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Tag: Mikael Granlund Sharks Shutout 8-0 by Predators; Eighth loss in ten games for San Jose Published on March 5, 2022 March 6, 2022 by M WalshLeave a comment The Nashville Predators Michael McCarron (47) gets congratulations from teammates after scoring a first period goal against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center in San Jose on Sat Mar 5, 2022 (AP News photo) By Mary Walsh SAN JOSE- The San Jose Sharks fell 8-0 to the Nashville Predators Saturday night in San Jose. Michael McCarron, Matt Duchene, Roman Josi, Matt Luff, Yakov Trenin and Mikael Granlund scored for Nashville. Juuse Saros made 20 saves for the shutout win. Alex Stalock made 22 saves before being replaced by Zach Sawchenko, who made 6 saves for the Sharks. It was the most goals the Sharks have ever given up in a shutout loss. The Sharks also have also been shutout at home more than any other team this season. After the game, Sharks Head Coach Bob Boughner said: “That was the worst one of the year, for sure. I think, you know, regardless of the score, at three-nothing I thought we were actually playing a pretty competitive game. We were playing pretty hard. We only gave up two chances in the first period and I think we only generated one. So it’s a pretty even first period, regardless of the shot clock. I thought the second period, the chances we did have [Saros] made saves or [we] hit a couple posts, hit a crossbar. Once it got four-nothing we got away from our game.” Before the game, the Sharks expressed their support of Ukraine by displaying the Ukrainian flag on the jumbotron while playing the Ukrainian anthem. It was also “You Can Play” night at the tank, promoting inclusivity in the sport. The Sharks wore rainbow jerseys during warm-ups and they held a ceremonial puck drop from San Jose sled hockey player Zack Nazareno. Michael McCarron scored the first Nashville goal at 10:43 of the first period, off of a pass from behind the net. Assists went to Philip Tomasino and Date Fabbro. Matt Duchene made it 2-0 with a shot up the middle from the blue line. That shot made its way through traffic and into the net at 18:30 of the period. Assists went to Roman Josi and Ryan Johansen. Well past the ten minute mark, the Sharks were still at three shots on goal. By the end of the period, they had only managed five to Nashville’s eleven. Roman Josi added a third goal for Nashville at 2:43 of the second period. Assists went to Matt Luff and Philip Tomasino. Matt Luff made it 4-0 in the final minute of the second period, gathering the puck up as it slipped out of a melee in front of the net. Assists went to Tomasino and McCarron. Duchene scored his second of the night 4:43 into the third period. He skated into the zone seemingly unnoticed by the Sharks defense and scored with a late backhand. Filip Forseberg and Mattias Ekholm got the assists. Michael McCarron scored his second of the night at 6:07, redirecting a shot from Luff. Assists went to Luff and Josi. The Sharks replaced Stalock with Sawchenko after that goal. Yakov Trenin scored and unassisted goal at 11:13. He picked off a pass by Marc-Edouard Vlasic that came right to him above the blue paint. Mikael Granlund scored a power play goal at 13:06. His shot from the bluel line went ight up the middle through traffic. Assists went to McCarron and Josi. The Sharks power play got three shots on goal, and gave up two short-handed shots. Their penalty kill gave up oe goal and four shots. Rudolf Balcers was back in the lineup Saturday. Erik Karlsson has been practicing but is not expected to play before next week. The Sharks play again on Sunday in Anaheim against the Ducks at 5:00 PM PT. Categories NHL, San Jose Sharks•Tags Alex Stalock, Juuse Saros, Matt Duchene, Matt Luff, Michael McCarron, Mikael Granlund, Nashville Predators, Roman Josi, San Jose Sharks, Sports Radio Service, Yakov Trenin, Zach Sawchenko Sharks Fall to Predators 3-1; Loss is second in a row for Sharks Published on October 26, 2021 October 26, 2021 by M WalshLeave a comment San Jose Sharks defenseman Mike Ferraro (38) skates around the back of the net in the second period against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Tue Oct 21, 2021 (AP News photo) The San Jose Sharks were defeated 3-1 by the Predators in Nashville Tuesday. Nashville goals came from Matt Duchene, Filip Forsberg and Mikael Granlund. Juuse Saros made 28 saves for the win. Timo Meier scored for the Sharks, and James Reimer made 23 saves in the loss. The Predators scored less than two minutes into the game, on a very early power play. Duchene skated right down the slot, with Brent Burns in front of him. His shot slipped around Burns’ stick and past Reimer at 1:20. Assists went to Roman Josi and Ryan Johansen. That was only penalty the Sharks’ took in the game. The Sharks power play had two shots on goal in the first, and the teams were dead even in shots for the first period at nine each. In the face-off circle, the Predators had an edge with a 52% win percentage. Filip Forsberg made it 2-0 Predators at 12:31 of the second period. Roman Josi held the puck around the face-off dot until two Sharks and their goalie moved to defend against his shot. Then he found Forsbeg in the slot with a centering pass. Forsberg’s shot went between Mario Ferraro’s legs and over Reimer’s glove. Assists went to Josi and Dante Fabbro. The Sharks had a slight edge in shots during the second period, 12-10. Their pwoer play got four shots in two tries. They improved in teh face-off circle to 57%. Timo Meier scored for San Jose 11:54 into the third period. After an offensive zone draw, Meier jumped on a rebound and managed to get the puck in the net before tripping over Juuse’s outstretched left arm. Assists went to Jonathan Dahlen and Logan Couture. Mikael Granlund scored into an empty net at 19:07, with a shot from his own net front. An assist went to Alexandre Carrier. The Sharks finished with a 29-26 edge in shots and won 54% of their face-offs. The Sharks next play on Thursday, at home in San Jose against the Montreal Canadiens at 7:30 PM PT. Categories NHL, San Jose Sharks•Tags Filip Forsberg, James Reimer, Juuse Saros, Matt Duchene, Mikael Granlund, Nashville Predators, NHL, San Jose Sharks, San Jose Sharks podcast with Mary Lisa Walsh, Timo Meier Sharks Come Back to Pick Up Point, Lose to Wild in OT 4-3 Published on December 10, 2017 December 24, 2017 by M WalshLeave a comment Minnesota Wild’s Nino Niederreiter, left, celebrates his game-winning goal with teammate Eric Staal during overtime of an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) by M. Walsh SAN JOSE — The San Jose Sharks fell in overtime to the Minnesota Wild 4-3 at SAP Center on Sunday night. The point was hard won as the Sharks had to come back from a three goal deficit. Eric Staal scored twice for Minnesota, Ryan Murphy added another goal and Nino Niederreiter notched the overtime winner. Brent Burns and Tomas Hertl scored two goals for the Sharks. San Jose goaltender Martin Jones made 20 saves on 24 shots, while Minnesota goaltender Alex Stalock made 31 saves for the win. After the game, Sharks head coach Pete DeBoer said: It was a gutsy effort by us. It was our sixth game I think in ten nights, including traveling back from the East last week. Back to back, against a team that was rested and waiting for us. I knew we would probably start slow, we didn’t expect to be down three but I thought it was a gutsy effort to get some points tonight. Three times in the past four days, the Sharks fell behind by three goals and came back to tie the game. In Sunday’s game, there was no back and forth in the score. It was all Wild, then all Sharks. DeBoer was asked why the Sharks tend to score in bunches after falling behind by two or more goals: We have a resilient group, a confident group. In all those situations, we’ve shortened the bench and we have our top players are top players. And when they get that extra ice time and the ability to play without worrying about the score, thy have the ability to create some offense and put a lot of pressure on the other team. Unfortunately though you can’t ride those guys 25 minutes a night. So we’ve got to stop putting ourselves in those holes and for me, get a little but more out of the depth of the lineup. The Sharks gave up two goals early in the first period. The first was a power play goal from Ryan Murphy at 4:19 with assists to Jason Zucker and Eric Staal. Murphy scored after a beautiful two pass sequence starting at the blue line, then going to the goal line and back up to the far side of the net. The execution was perfect, but the Sharks probably should have gotten in the way of one of those passes. The second goal came at 10:27 from Eric Staal with assists to Ryan Suter and Mikael Granlund. A key factor was a bump to Brent Burns near the blue paint from Staal. He pushed Burns into Jones and the two Sharks both went down. Staal retrieved the puck and took the shot before Jones could get back in position. The third Minnesota goal was a wraparound from Staal. Staal jammed the puck between Jones’ skate and the post. The NHL reviewed the play and confirmed it. DeBoer followed up with a challenge for goaltender interference, but it was rejected. Assists went to Murphy and Granlund. The Sharks got a surprising opportunity during a penalty kill with less than three minutes left in the second period as Dylan DeMelo was in the box when Eric Staal and Ryan Murphy went to the box at the same time. Murphy’s penalty was delayed and Staal’s holding penalty came during the delay. With just six or seven seconds left in the five-on-three portion of the power play, Burns took a shot from the faceoff circle and scored. Assists went to Joe Thornton and Tomas Hertl. Two minutes into the third period, Gustav Olofsson went to the box for tripping. Forty seconds into the penalty, Burns took a shot from the center of the blue line and beat Al Stalock over the left shoulder. The lone assist went to Joe Pavelski. The Sharks tied the game after a series of three astonishing attacks on the Minnesota net. Tim Heed took a shot that Stalock stopped, but he dropped the puck and it was in play again–with the Sharks swarming. Finally, Hertl’s shot found its mark. Assists went to Kevin Labanc and Dylan DeMelo. At the end of regulation, the shot count was 33-22 Sharks, with the third period count 14-7 in favor of the Sharks. Overtime started with some energy from the Sharks, but in the second minute it fell into a lull with the Wild, circling the Sharks in the Sharks’ zone. After what seemed an interminable period, the Sharks finally broke out, but they had barely been able to change when Niederrieter broke in and took a shot for the win. The Sharks next play on Thursday in Calgary against the Flames at 6:00 pm PT. 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Emotion regulation group therapy for deliberate self-harm: a multi-site evaluation in routine care using an uncontrolled open trial design Correction: Emotion regulation group therapy for deliberate self-harm: a multi-site evaluation in routine care using an uncontrolled open trial design - November 01, 2017 Hanna Sahlin Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden PubMed articlesGoogle scholar articles Johan Bjureberg Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden PubMed articlesGoogle scholar articles Kim L Gratz Department of Psychology, University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio, USA PubMed articlesGoogle scholar articles Matthew T Tull Department of Psychology, University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio, USA PubMed articlesGoogle scholar articles Erik Hedman Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden PubMed articlesGoogle scholar articles Jonas Bjärehed Department of Psychology, Lund University, Lund, Sweden PubMed articlesGoogle scholar articles Jussi Jokinen Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden Department of Clinical Sciences, Psychiatry, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden PubMed articlesGoogle scholar articles Lars-Gunnar Lundh Department of Psychology, Lund University, Lund, Sweden PubMed articlesGoogle scholar articles Brjánn Ljótsson Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden PubMed articlesGoogle scholar articles Clara Hellner Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden PubMed articlesGoogle scholar articles Correspondence to and Hanna Sahlin; Hanna.Sahlin{at}ki.se Sahlin H, Bjureberg J, Gratz KL, et al BMJ Open 2017;7:e016220. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-016220 Received February 1, 2017 Revised June 16, 2017 Accepted July 10, 2017 First published October 5, 2017. Review history © Article author(s) (or their employer(s) unless otherwise stated in the text of the article) 2017. All rights reserved. No commercial use is permitted unless otherwise expressly granted. This is an Open Access article distributed in accordance with the Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial (CC BY-NC 4.0) license, which permits others to distribute, remix, adapt, build upon this work non-commercially, and license their derivative works on different terms, provided the original work is properly cited and the use is non-commercial. See: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/	{"pred_label": "__label__cc", "pred_label_prob": 0.5774537324905396, "wiki_prob": 0.42254626750946045, "source": "cc/2023-06/en_middle_0098.json.gz/line13862"}
Most Desirable single Men of Indian Cinema. While the Indian Film Industry boasts of a number of desirable men, we bring to you a list of Top 5 Desirable Men of Indian Cinema and there is no suprise that this boys have all the looks, The body and the right attitude. 1. Salman Khan – The actor who has been on a success spree with Back to back hit films which have proved to be winners amongst the critics and the audience is undoubtedly India’s most Desirable Man. Salman charmed many as he debuted with Maine Pyaar Kiya and has continued to rule hearts till date. Salman also proves to be the most desirable bachelor in town, hands down. 2. Hrithik Roshan – With those Greek God looks, lineage and the Superstar tag, Hrithik Roshan has been a subject of desire by men and women alike. While Hrithik proves idealist to men for giving health and fashion goals, women love and adore him for his charming screen presence. Hrithik is also touted to be India’s answer to Bradley Cooper with the duo sharing a striking resemblance. Hrithik is also Bollywood’s last pan Indian star to have garnered nationwide recognition and love. 3. Prabhas – Prabhas who is an established superstar down south got Bollywood talking with his mesmerizing performance in Baahubali. The actor who plays the titular role, proved to be a visual delight on celluloid. by exuding utmost innocence PRabhas got the girls weak in their knees. A number of girls wrote and tried contacting the actor post the National award winning film Baahubali confessing their love while others went ahead to even send him marriage proposals. Prabhas who became 2015’s biggest sensation is not only a desired man in Bollywood but Tollywood too. 4. Ranbir Kapoor – Ranbir Kapoor got hearts racing as he boldly dropped his towel in her very first film Saawariya. With his boy next door looks and playboy personality, Ranbir proved to be a sensation amongst the youth. The actor still manages to smitten ladies with his smile alone. 5. Farhan Akhtar – Farhan Akhtar is the only Bollywood actor who has a long list of admirers of the many talents he possesses. Besides being a Entertainer onscreen with his acting, directing and scripting skills, Farhan is a Rockstar in his real life too. The actor who is a much loved singer is a socialist too and work towards the cause of rape and discrimination faced by women. Farhan Akhtar is also known for his cool fashion sense besides his trendy hairstyles. The actor is desired by all for his acting, singing, social work and his suave personality.	{"pred_label": "__label__wiki", "pred_label_prob": 0.8077888488769531, "wiki_prob": 0.8077888488769531, "source": "cc/2023-06/en_middle_0098.json.gz/line1498303"}
The State Of Social Media Analytics Tools to help enterprises sift through mountains of unstructured data to find nuggets of useful information are still immature, says Deloitte expert. David F Carr Editor, InformationWeek Government/Healthcare Slideshow: 14 Leading Social CRM Applications (click image for larger view and for slideshow) Considered along the same spectrum as business analytics, from basic information management and business intelligence to predictive analytics, social media analytics is both advanced and just getting started, according to a Deloitte Consulting expert. "From my perspective it's infantile--the mere fact that you have so many little start-ups, from my point of view, reflects that," John Lucker, leader of leads Deloitte's Advanced Analytics & Modeling practice said in an interview. Many of these startups have good ideas, but their efforts haven't yet coalesced, he said. The technology for analyzing social networks is advanced in the application of "big data" analysis techniques that some organizations are applying to analyze sentiment about their brands or divine consumer marketing trends and opportunities. Still, the products to support these requirements are still young and the understanding of what to do with the data is still scarce, Lucker said. Lucker offered his thoughts, not as a social analytics specialist per se, but as someone with deep experience in corporate analytics who is increasingly fielding questions from clients trying to understand the applications of social media data. Before joining Deloitte in 2000, he developed his data analysis and marketing prowess mostly through work with banks and insurance companies in a career stretching back to the early 1980s. If social media analytics is immature, that only means that it lags slightly behind the use of analytics in other contexts, he said. "None of the companies I work with in the Fortune 1000, none of them are really mature in the use of analytics. There are pockets of greatness and brilliance in most companies, but they are typically just pockets." As Deloitte classifies things, the range of maturity for corporate analytics starts with information management (simplify organizing data for later recall), progresses through business intelligence (flexible reporting on historical data), performance management (systematically applying data to improve corporate performance), and advanced or predictive analytics (making credible predictions based on the data). Social media data is a little different in that we don't control how it is created or recorded on the Web and have to impose structure on it retroactively. Just parsing out all the social media mentions a company wants to track takes a lot of computing horsepower. But relatively few organizations have progressed beyond the basics of historical reporting on that data to making useful predictions, Lucker said. "From the technology side, it's more of a classic, pragmatic story," Lucker said, but the more you move toward advanced analytics, the more the focus shifts from the technology itself to knowing how to use the technology and how to interpret the data. For example, you have to decide how far to trust the data coming from an uncontrolled medium. If you were to mine the comments sections of newspaper websites dealing with the budget, the Tea Party, the debate over lifting the debt limit, or the recent Standard & Poor's downgrade of U.S. Treasury bonds, you could certainly get a sample of consumer sentiment, but how representative is it? How many of the people posting are actually lobbyists and their minions? How many are professional complainers and cranks? "It's not a random sense of people's sentiment," Lucker said. "How do you normalize unstructured data that is inherently skewed or biased?" There are data cleansing strategies for filtering out suspect data, but you could wind up eliminating some legitimate content in the process. "You may be creating an equally biased data set based on what you think is the norm. That's a much different problem from dealing with corporate data such as customer information or pricing information where it's much easier to statistically understand bias." Meanwhile, it's important not to overestimate the accuracy of the data or the quality of the analysis based on it, Lucker said. Web marketers like Amazon.com can do a lot to divine our tastes by watching what we buy, but even they can be confused when we use their service to buy a gift for someone else that doesn't reflect our tastes at all. The challenge is even greater for the marketer working with a social media feed, where some of a consumer's posts may be random comments or inside jokes between friends that don't reflect their real preferences at all. "We should be looking for ways of validating the signals that come from the data against secondary or tertiary data sources," he said. "I would never suggest to you that the right way to do something is don't do it at all until you can get it perfect. I'm just saying that putting too much weight on stray comments, or stray data signals, could be dangerous." Attend Enterprise 2.0 Santa Clara, Nov. 14-17, 2011, and learn how to drive business value with collaboration, with an emphasis on how real customers are using social software to enable more productive workforces and to be more responsive and engaged with customers and business partners. Register today and save 30% off conference passes, or get a free expo pass with priority code CPHCES02. Find out more and register. 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The Deloitte Global 2022 Gen Z and Millennial Survey Nominations are now open for our 2022 ranking! Apply today. Women @ Work 2022: A Global Outlook IASPlus Fresh perspectives enhance the audit Legal Services in Cyprus Digital media trends 5G adoption She.Can.STEM Program CY-EN Location: Cyprus-English The Legal 500 awards top rankings and recommendations to Deloitte Legal practices in EMEA, Asia Pacific and Americas The 2017 edition of the Legal 500 has recognized the Deloitte Legal practices with top tier rankings in EMEA, Asia Pacific and Americas. Deloitte Legal continued double digit growth over the past year and registered a 32% improvement in rankings when compared to 2016. The Legal 500 analyzes the capabilities of legal networks and law firms across the world, assigning rankings based on comprehensive research in over 100 jurisdictions. The rankings illustrate the quality, breadth of service, capabilities and geographic reach of the Deloitte Legal network. Overall, Deloitte Legal boasts rankings and recommended lawyers in the following areas: Banking, finance and capital markets Commercial, corporate and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) Fraud and white-collar crime Intellectual property (IP) and technology, media and telecoms (TMT) Investments funds Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) and procurement "We are very pleased that the Deloitte Legal teams continue to be recognized by our clients and ranking directories for excellence in legal services," said Piet Hein Meeter, Deloitte Global Managing Director, Deloitte Legal. "The relationships we have with our clients goes beyond legal services. We see ourselves as their business partner and are truly invested in their long-term success." The Legal 500 also features over 55 Deloitte Legal practice profiles from all over the world, more than any other law firm or legal network represented in the online publication. Steve Dutton Global Communications Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited [email protected] About Deloitte Legal Deloitte Legal include the legal practices of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited member firms or their affiliates that provide legal services. Deloitte Legal teams combine specific industry knowledge with broad legal experience to offer focused, client-centered service to national and multinational organizations. Deloitte Legal industry specialists strive to understand the particular needs of clients operating in the industries they serve, to stay close to their business and to remain current on trends and developments. The Deloitte network employs over 1,800 legal professionals in more than 75 countries. Visit www.deloittelegal.com for more information and details of the services we provide worldwide. "Deloitte Legal" means the legal practices of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited member firms or other affiliates that provide legal services. For legal and regulatory reasons, not all member firms provide legal services. Deloitte Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre About Deloitte Cyprus Privacy in Greek Deloitte Legal Privacy Deloitte App Privacy Policy GDPR Candidate privacy notice © 2022 Deloitte Limited. All rights reserved. See Terms of Use for more information. Deloitte refers to one or more of DTTL, its global network of member firms, and their related entities. DTTL (also referred to as “Deloitte Global”) and each of its member firms are legally separate and independent entities, which cannot obligate or bind each other in respect of third parties. DTTL and each DTTL member firm and related entity is liable only for its own acts and omissions, and not those of each other. DTTL does not provide services to clients. Please see www.deloitte.com/about to learn more.	{"pred_label": "__label__wiki", "pred_label_prob": 0.9006919264793396, "wiki_prob": 0.9006919264793396, "source": "cc/2023-06/en_middle_0098.json.gz/line1295243"}
Shakespeare's England Author: Sian Smith Time to Unwind: A guide to Spas in Shakespeare’s England Posted on 11th January 2023 12th January 2023 by Sian Smith We all deserve a treat once in a while, and there’s no better way to relax than with a luxurious spa break. Whether you are in need of a spa day pick-me-up, or looking to get away for a relaxing retreat, in Shakespeare’s England you can find a host of spa destinations to suit every need. Here’s our guide to relaxing spas in Warwickshire: The Elan Spa at Mallory Court Country House Hotel, near Royal Leamington Spa Relaxation and rejuvenation are ready and waiting at this country hideaway near Royal Leamington Spa. Elan Spa at Mallory Court is a sophisticated, new addition to the Warwickshire spa scene offering a wide range of treatments, soothing experiences and state-of-the-art facilities all tucked away in the grounds of this award-winning country house hotel. The stylish and contemporary facilities include: a thermal retreat, indoor Hydrotherapy pool where you can bathe away your stresses, or enjoy a relaxing lie down by the poolside, and an outdoor vitality pool with a view where you can kick back and take in your natural surroundings. Make sure to give yourself an energising boost in the steam room and pay a visit to the indoor and outdoor (glass-fronted) saunas. The extensive treatments accompanied by Temple Spa products, are inspired by nature and designed to rebalance the mind, body and spirit. Both residential spa breaks or spa days are available, there’s even an option to build your own bespoke spa day – you just need to decide which of the many options you want to try first! Visit the Elan Spa at Mallory Court website for details. Billesley Manor Spa and Health Club, near Stratford-upon-Avon Although spas weren’t really a thing in Shakespeare’s time, the great playwright himself is said to have frequented the manor house which remains here today. Now a grand country hotel with oak-paneled walls and oozing with sophisticated luxury, Billesley Manor feels like a home from home – on a much grander scale! The health club and spa is a peaceful oasis, with a chilled out seating area, secluded treatment rooms, indoor pool, steam room and sauna. The treatments here are complemented by ESPA products and include a tempting choice of face and body rituals designed to leave you floating on air. Billesley Manor offers a selection of residential spa breaks, or the option to visit for a blissful spa day (we warn you, you may not want to leave!) Visit the Billesley Manor Hotel website for details. The Stables Spa at Studley Castle, Studley Aaaaand relax….. As you travel along the majestic, tree-lined driveway towards Studley Castle, you will feel your cares melt away. The Stables Spa is a sanctuary of calm with a modern style that contrasts perfectly with the aged grandeur of the main castle building. Take a dip in the pool, or treat your body to an invigorating steam or sauna before you settle on a lounger and drift away with a good book. The treatment menu offers a choice of specialist facial and body boosts, designed to relax and rejuvenate you. Visit for a 1, 2 or 3 night spa break or enquire about one of the Stables Spa’s new spa day packages. Visit the Stables Spa at Studley Castle website for details. The Welcombe Hotel and Spa, Stratford-upon-Avon As the name suggests, a warm welcome awaits at this hilltop retreat on the outskirts of Stratford-upon-Avon. The Romans knew a thing or two about taking care of themselves, and the Roman inspired thermal suites at the Welcombe Spa are the place to discover how they liked to rejuvenate after a busy day of Empire building. You will also find a 15-metre indoor pool, a Swedish sauna, steam room, a lanconium tepidarium, tropical & polar storm showers, an ice fountain, thermal loungers and a poolside whirlpool – not forgetting the outdoor vitality pool! The treatment options invite you to combine dedicated therapist treatment time with the opportunity to experience the very latest in heat and water therapies. Book a residential stay or drift away for a single day on a relaxed non-residential spa package. Visit the Welcombe Hotel Spa website for details. Ettington Park Hotel, near Stratford-upon-Avon It’s time to retreat, to this beautiful Warwickshire countryside retreat! Ettington Park is a neo-gothic style mansion which may look imposing from the outside, but offers an oasis of calm and luxury inside. Within the impressive hotel walls sits a tranquil Health Suite that is for the exclusive use of hotel guests, and the newly opened Redwood Treatment Room, where you can enjoy a range of relaxing treatments to soothe the day away. If you wish, you can also take advantage of the indoor pool, steam room and sauna. Indulge in a blissful residential spa break, or spa day and your cares will soon be forgotten. Visit the Ettington Park Hotel website for details. Mercure Walton Hall Hotel & Spa, Wellesbourne Nestled in the grounds of this 16th century manor house hotel is the Walton Hall Spa. Revive, rebalance and relax with a choice of pampering treatments, take dip in the pool and revive the body in the steam and sauna rooms. Walton Hall offers a choice of relaxing spa packages for a residential stay or a daytime escape. Visit the Walton Hall Hotel website for details. Whether you’re looking to relax and unwind, enjoy a treat with friends, or to escape for a total reset, Shakespeare’s England has a spa to suit you. Keep an eye on our Offers Page for new spa offers, or visit your chosen spa website to book. Don’t forget to share your adventures with us on social media – #MyShakespearesEngland. Follow Shakespeare’s England on Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, and Twitter. Shakespeare’s England’s Best Dressed Christmas Tree Contest Posted on 13th December 2022 14th December 2022 by Sian Smith Can you help us to choose Shakespeare’s England’s Best Dressed Christmas Tree? 🎄 We asked our members to send us a photograph of their Christmas tree and we need your help to choose the best one! All entries are below, to vote for your favourite, visit the post our Facebook or Instagram pages and place a comment or Like on the photo of your top tree! We will announce the winner on Monday 19th December. The Arden Hotel, Stratford-upon-Avon Billesley Manor Hotel & Spa Ettington Park Hotel Go Cotswolds Guided Tours Hotel Indigo Stratford-upon-Avon Mallory Court Country Hotel & Spa St Mary’s Guildhall Warner Hotel Studley Castle The Welcombe Hotel Coach House Stratford-upon-Avon Mercure Walton Hall Hotel & Spa Christmas in Shakespeare’s England Posted on 15th November 2022 18th November 2022 by Sian Smith Christmas is a special time to visit Shakespeare’s England as Warwickshire transforms into a winter wonderland with a whole host of festive events and activities to enjoy! Our historic towns of Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick, Kenilworth and Royal Leamington Spa will be sparkling with Christmas magic. Shop till you drop, indulge in delicious festive food and drink, make special Christmas memories with the kids, and get together for festive fun with friends and family. Use our guide to help you plan the perfect Christmas in Shakespeare’s England! Christmas Shopping in Shakespeare’s England Add even more sparkle to your Christmas shopping at one of the many festive markets taking place across Shakespeare’s England. Stratford-upon-Avon will switch on their Christmas lights on Saturday 19th November with a full day of festive fun across the town centre from 10am-7pm. And from 8th – 11th December you can stroll and shop at the Stratford-upon-Avon Victorian Christmas Market. The annual Warwick Victorian Evening on Thursday 24th November is an event not to be missed. See the town Christmas lights turned on, capture a visit from Santa, and visit the Christmas market to find the perfect gifts from the carefully selected local, British and artisan traders. Royal Leamington Spa switched their lights on at the beginning of November, but on Sunday 20th November the annual Christmas market will return to The Parade from 10am-5pm with a whole host of stalls, and a cheeky Christmas Elf Takeover. Click here for more information. Kenilworth enjoys not one, but two Christmas lights switch on events! On Friday 25th November from 6-8pm, the Old Town will see a traditional lights switch on with entertainment, food and drink from local businesses on the High Street in Kenilworth. And on Sunday 27th November, join the festive fun on Warwick Road between 12pm – 8pm with market stalls, funfair rides and entertainment. (Lights are switched on at 6pm). Festive Family Events in Shakespeare’s England Christmas at Warwick Castle Complete your Christmas wish list in one truly magical destination with a festive visit to Warwick Castle. Visit during daytime and discover twinkling trees, dazzling decorations, and festive flourishes at every turn. Make memories with Santa and Mrs. Claus as you listen to a special story of Christmas hope and joy. Glide upon an magnificent open-air ice rink, and as darkness falls, follow the magical illuminated light trail around the castle’s historic grounds. Book your visit early to avoid disappointment! Meet Santa at Kenilworth Castle Book an audience with Santa when he pays a visit to Kenilworth Castle on special dates throughout November and December. Bring the children’s imaginations alive as they listen to his festive tales amidst the enchanting castle decorations. Click here to book your visit in advance. Candlelit Tours of Shakespeare’s Birthplace Experience Christmas through the eyes of William Shakespeare himself on an after-dark tour of Shakespeare’s Birthplace, which will include costumed guides sharing stories of festive traditions of the 16th century and an insight into how one of the world’s greatest playwrights lived in Stratford-upon-Avon. Luminate Coombe As darkness descends during the festive season, join an enchanting journey, weaving a captivating light trail through the stunning, historic grounds of Coombe Abbey Park. Immerse yourself in the mesmerising mile long trail, with stunning lighting elements and fabulous light play, all set to ambient music. Tickets must be pre-booked online in advance. THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride Do you believe? Join THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride with Vintage Trains and relive the magic of the 2004 motion picture being theatrically re-created and be immersed in the sights, sounds and intrigue of this classic children’s tale. See the dancing chefs, meet the conductor and Santa and receive a ‘silver bell. Prepare to be surrounded by the magic and wonder of the Christmas season! Click here for information and how to book. Christmas at Fairytale Farm At Fairytale Farm from 3rd – 24th December you will enter a beautiful Fairytale Castle and start your journey from the South Pole to the North Pole in their magical and immersive event that includes dancing penguins, and a walk through the Secret Forest to meet Santa himself! Santa at Shakespeare’s Schoolroom Santa will be making his way down the chimney at Shakespeare’s Schoolroom & Guildhall in Stratford-upon-Avon to greet families for a special Christmas experience on dates throughout December. There’s also a festive quiz, story-telling, puzzles, music, Christmas crafts and games combine to make this an unforgettable excursion for all the family. Festive fun at Compton Verney Historic Manor and art gallery, Compton Verney has a host of festive events lined up for the family to enjoy throughout December. From 1st – 24th December you can take part in the festive reindeer trail within the stunning landscape, and on selected dates between Friday 9 December to Friday 23 December there is a chance to meet Santa in his magical Grotto! Click here for more information on the Reindeer Trail. Click here for more information on Santa’s Grotto. Christmas trail and lunches at National Trust Charlecote Park At Charlecote Park, a deep freeze is being felt this winter and your help is needed! Take on the Festive Curse Breakers Trail to help crack the code and break the freezing curse that’s fallen over the parkland and buildings this Christmas. You can also warm up after your adventures with a delicious festive lunch in the Orangery Restaurant (lunch must be booked in advance, find information here. Christmas Day Walk in Stratford-upon-Avon The best way to work up an appetite for your Christmas Day lunch is to join Stratford Town Walk on their special Christmas Day Walk! Walk in the footsteps of William Shakespeare on this multi award-winning 2 hour guided walking tour of Stratford-upon-Avon. Booking ahead is essential. Catch a panto at the Belgrade Theatre This year’s legendary Belgrade Theatre pantomime is the enchanting tale of Jack and the Beanstalk – and it’s their fastest selling panto ever! In this good old fashioned panto you will head to the village of Prickly Bottom where the evil giant Blunderbore is causing havoc! What the village needs is a hero brave enough to climb up to the giant’s castle and send him packing. Will Jack and his mysterious beanstalk prove to be the heroes we are looking for? There’s only one way to find out! Make sure you book your tickets early to guarantee the best seats at the best price on your preferred date, because they are getting snapped up quickly! Festive Food and Drink in Shakespeare’s England ‘Tis the season to eat, drink and be merry and there are plenty of places to indulge in wonderful festive food and drink in Shakespeare’s England this Christmas. Below is just a small taste of what you can enjoy… Festive Lunch and Show at Studley Castle Celebrate the festive season with a special treat at Studley Castle. Enjoy a sumptuous 3-course festive lunch served with Tea & Coffee followed by a Christmas Show in the Castle’s luxurious Evesham Restaurant. Available on selected dates at £35.00 person Festive Afternoon Tea at The Telegraph Hotel Book a festive sparkling afternoon tea at the Telegraph Hotel between 29th November and 21st December within their stylish and relaxed Forme & Chase restaurant. From £23.50 per head. Festive Lunch with Santa at Billesley Manor Book a Festive Lunch with Santa on Sunday 18th December at Billesley Manor. Lunch will be served in the stylish wood panelled surroundings of the Stuart Rooms restaurant, and tickets include a gift for your child. You might also like to take a festive afternoon tea with friends at Billesley Manor, available throughout December from £25 per person. Click here for more information on lunch with Santa. Christmas Breaks in Shakespeare’s England Book a magical break in wintery Warwickshire to experience the festive season at one of our wonderful hotels. Pre-Christmas Escapes Enjoy a pre-Christmas stay in Stratford-upon-Avon at the stylish Arden Hotel. After a day of Christmas shopping, check in to your room before you relax in the No.44 Brasserie for a delicious dinner, and afterwards maybe take in the beautiful view over the River Avon on the all-weather terrace with a glass of mulled wine and delicious iced ginger cake under the patio heater. Perfection! Pre-Christmas package is available from £279.00 per room per night. If you prefer the tranquillity of a rural hotel, then you might prefer a pre-Christmas escape at Mallory Court Hotel and Spa near Royal Leamington Spa. Relax in one of the hotel’s cosy lounges next to the fire with a delicious festive cream tea, and after a busy day of Christmas shopping, experience culinary excellence in The Dining Room within the Manor House for a Taste of the Season dinner. With a wide choice of accommodation from peaceful country retreats and boutique town centre bolt-holes to cosy bed and breakfasts, and self-catering stays – there is something to suit all tastes and budgets. Find a place to stay in Shakespeare’s England here. Visit our Offers page for a choice of accommodation and dining offers in Shakespeare’s England. Keep an eye on our Events Calendar for a full calendar of festive events and activities. taking place in Shakespeare’s England this Christmas. We hope you have a wonderful Christmas time in Shakespeare’s England and don’t forget to share your festive adventures with us on social media – #MyShakespearesEngland. Posted in UncategorisedTagged christmas Spooktacular Half Term Halloween Fun in Shakespeare’s England Posted on 28th September 2022 8th October 2022 by Sian Smith Experience the thrills and chills of Halloween this October in Shakespeare’s England! From haunted castles and frightening fairy tales, to ghostly walks and fearsome family activities – there is plenty of eerie excitement to be found….if you dare! Family Friendly Halloween Fun Halloween at the Castle, Warwick Castle From £29, Sunday 1st – Monday 31st October Encounter Halloween frights and fun at Warwick Castle this October. Explore over a thousand years of spooktacular history as you venture through The Haunted Hollows, meet the Witches of Warwick, and experience the haunting Halloween atmosphere around the castle and grounds. As Halloween approaches, the castle’s spookiest residents invite you to join them for haunting half-term fun at The Haunted Castle (22nd-30th October). Enjoy mysterious mazes, eerie entertainment, and frightful delights for the whole family as over a thousand years of haunted history come to life. For more information visit: https://www.warwick-castle.com/ Halloween Fun at the Farm, Mary Arden’s Farm From £7.50, includes pumpkin carving 25th, 27th, 29th October, 9:30am – 12pm & 1pm – 3:30pm Discover the weird and wonderful traditions of All Hallows’ Eve at Mary Arden’s Farm this October half-term. This family friendly event gives the opportunity to explore the spooktacular traditions that people in medieval and Tudor England took part in to keep the spirits at bay, with fun-hands on activities to enjoy! All activities are included, including a pumpkin to take home. Suitable for ages 4+, pre-booking is essential. For more information visit: https://www.shakespeare.org.uk/visit/whats-on/tudor-halloween/ Halloween half term, Kenilworth Castle £36.90 for two adults and up to 3 children if booked online in advance Saturday 22nd – Sunday 30th October, 10am-5pm Gather your little monsters and prepare for a ghoulishly good day out at Kenilworth Castle this October Half Term. Follow Dennis, Gnasher and friends to solve creepy clues on the fun family quest around the grounds. Then, meet costumed performers to hear tall tales of the strange, the supernatural and the downright silly. With so much spooky stuff to see and do, it’s a phantomtastic, great value day out for families – and tickets are even cheaper if you book in advance. For information and how to book click here. Twisted Circus – Family Friendly Edition, Magic Alley, Stratford-upon-Avon £8 or £9 when a performer is present From 8th October Roll up, Roll up! Welcome to the most Twisted Circus in Town! As you enter the Corpse Brothers’ circus at Magic Alley, expect to find all your favourite circus characters but with a distinctly creepy twist ready for Halloween. Part circus, part funfair part carnival (or should that be carnevil!) you can immerse yourself in a different world long forgotten. The Twisted Circus is suitable for children over 6 with strictly no admittance to anyone younger…some things are simply not suitable for little ones. Anyone caught misbehaving will be sold to the circus – For Eternity! For information and bookings, click here. Halloween themed family fun day, Belgrade Theatre, Coventry Free entry, Wednesday 26th October, 10.30am-4pm Join the Belgrade Theatre in Coventry for a free Halloween-themed family fun day with activities including story-telling, a dressing up station with real stage costumes, and arts and crafts inspired by upcoming family shows such as David Walliams’ Demon Dentist. No booking is required and families can turn up on the day. For more details visit https://www.belgrade.co.uk/events/halloween-family-fun-day/ “Scarily Ever After” Halloween event, Fairytale Farm, Chipping Norton £7.75 per person, Saturday 22nd – Sunday 30th October, 10am-5pm Head to the award-winning Fairytale Farm in Chipping Norton for their Halloween themed “scarily ever after” family-friendly Halloween event which runs daily during half term. Fun activities include: sing-a-long sessions, pumpkin carving and painting competitions, and indoor craft activities. Post photos of your children in fancy dress on the Fairytale Farm social media to be entered into a prize draw to win a free annual family pass to the farm. From October 8, Fairytale farm is also launching an “illuminations and supper deal” which will run every weekend after 3pm. Wander through the illuminated walk, see farm animals (if you arrive before they are put to bed!), and enjoy a tasty hotdog or crusty bread and soup with a drink. The “illuminations and supper” deal is charged at £9.75 per adult and £8.75 per child. For more information visit www.fairytalefarm.co.uk Halloween Family Fun Day, Sulgrave Manor £6 per child, £8 per adult, Sunday 30th October, 11am-3pm Celebrate Halloween at Sulgrave Manor and enjoy a full day of fiendishly fun activities including a Halloween Trail, Craft Activities, Pumpkin Painting, Roasting Marshmallows, House Talks and Free Flow Tours. For more information and to book online click here. St John’s Haunted House, St John’s House, Warwick £14 children, £8 adults, 2 and under free, Thursday 27th October – Sunday 30th October Head to St John’s Haunted House in Warwick this half term. Get spooked as you explore rooms and see them as you’ve never seen them before. Discover the creepy story of the Knights Templar hospital that was based on the site in the Medieval era. Make Mad Science bouncy eyeballs and a spooky lantern to take home. Get messy making potions, enjoy small world fairy play and more. Dressing up is welcomed for children and adults! For more information and to book, click here. Magic of Science, British Motor Museum £40 for a family in advance or £44 on the day, Saturday 22nd – Sunday 30th October Less scary but certainly magical is the Magic of Science which takes place at the British Motor Museum during October half term. Get up close to one of the Ford Anglias which starred in the film Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and then join the mad scientists for some magical, mind-blowing experiments, extraordinary family tours plus make an optical illusion to take home! Museum entry is just £40 for a family in advance or £44 on the day, £14.50 for adults in advance or £16 on the day, £12.50 for concessions in advance or £14 on the day, £9 for children (5-16 years) in advance or £10 on the day and under 5s are FREE. For information and bookings visit: https://www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk/whats-on/october-half-term Ghoulish Fun for Grown Ups! Halloween isn’t just for the kids! Shakespeare’s England has something spooky to offer the adults too…. Castle After Dark, Warwick Castle From £20, 22nd, 23rd, 28th – 31st October, from 6pm Can you brave the darker side of Halloween at Castle After Dark? From fearless families to brave scare-seekers, see if you have what it takes to conquer the UK’s scariest castle. Brace yourself for an evening of spine-chilling scares ahead at Warwick Castle. The castle courtyard transforms into a frightful festival of entertainment. Feed your fear as you prepare for an evening you’ll never forget. The Castle Dungeon* awaits for frightful fun and Warwick Castle’s grisliest tales. There’s terror at every twist and turn across three thrilling scare attractions within the Castle and grounds. You’ll face your fears as you venture through the darkness and open your mind to the most unnatural possibilities. Recommended for ages 10+, pre-booking is required. Additional charges apply. For more information visit: https://www.warwick-castle.com/explore/events/castle-after-dark/ Halloween Ghost Walk, Stratford-upon-Avon Adults £10, Children £5 (recommend 8 years +), Monday 31 October 2022, Walks at 7pm and 7.30pm Join this award-winning, entertaining ghost walk around the ‘haunted’ streets of Stratford upon Avon with Stratford Town Walk. Join your costumed guide, Vincent, Edward or the Man in Black for a stroll around the ancient streets to discover the buildings seeping with tales of ghosts, witches, murder and misery. Hear about ghostly goings-on at a haunted tearoom, the witch of Sheep Street, a jilted bride who appears in a local hotel, a young girl buried alive and more. An evening of good old-fashioned story-telling. The guides are professional entertainers and deliver the tour in their own unique style. Walks last 1-1.5 hours, pre-booking is essential. For information visit: https://stratfordtownwalk.co.uk/halloween/ Spooky Cocktails and Ghost Tour, St John’s House, Warwick £25 per person, Friday 28th October 7pm – midnight Join this unique Ghost Hunt at St John’s House! Challenge your fears and take part in real experiments with Ghost Hunters ‘Haunted Happenings’ and enjoy some spooky gin cocktails from ‘The Warwickshire Gin Company’. The evening includes a tour of the St John’s House to hear the fascinating and varied history of the building and all the people who have lived here. Then join experienced guides and paranormal experts as they show you what to look for and how to read the signs of unusual activity. Some of these activities take part in the cellar and attic, please note unfortunately there is no disabled access. The bar will be open all evening for you to purchase further drinks and cocktails, either before or after your tour experience. Other alcoholic drinks available. This is an adult only event, dressing up is welcomed! For more information and to book click here. Twisted Circus After Dark, Magic Alley, Stratford-upon-Avon Friday 28th October, Saturday 29th October, Sunday 30th October and Halloween from 7pm till late Do you dare enter the Big Top after dark? Experience a Halloween event at Magic Alley, Stratford-upon-Avon that is not for those of a nervous disposition! During this Halloween scare attraction sound and lighting effects will be used and there will be live actors in attendance. There is a glass of prosecco or equivalent soft drink included if you make it out alive! Admission is for 18+ years only. For more information and bookings visit: https://magicalleystratford.com/halloween/ Halloween Masquerade Ball, Billesley Manor Hotel £65.00 per person, Sunday 30th October, from 7.00pm Join Billesley Manor for a black tie masquerade ball in aid of The Shakespeare Hospice. Enjoy 5 courses along with blood punch in the newly refurbished Topiary Suite. Follow this with dancing to live music. Tickets are £65.00 per person or £600.00 for a table of 10 Booking is essential, visit: https://www.billesleymanor.com/ Book a Spooky Halloween Short Break in Shakespeare’s England Extend your stay in Shakespeare’s England during Halloween and Half Term with some wickedly good accommodation to choose from! Enjoy a shivering-ly great time in Shakespeare’s England this Halloween and don’t forget to share your spooky adventures with us on social media – #MyShakespearesEngland. Escape the Everyday in Shakespeare’s England this Summer Posted on 21st July 2022 21st July 2022 by Sian Smith Escape the everyday with a summer break to Shakespeare’s England – a picture-perfect pocket in the county of Warwickshire dotted with bustling towns, charming country villages, miles of rolling green countryside, and a whole host of attractions and days out that will keep the whole family entertained throughout the summer. There is a place for everyone to escape to in Shakespeare’s England! With everything from mediaeval castles showing thrilling live jousting, al fresco theatre performances of much-loved Shakespeare or classic fairytales, to traditional steam train journeys through our beautiful countryside, and creative and colourful art and cultural exhibitions, and all the fun kicks off this summer with a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience the Commonwealth Games right here in Warwick and Royal Leamington Spa. Read on to discover all the places you can escape to this summer in Shakespeare’s England. Escape to History From 23rd July, the ultimate jousting experience returns to Warwick Castle! War of the Rose Live! unleashes the action of historic battles from the 15th century. Feel the past come to life as you witness thrilling battles, daring stunts and incredible jousting. Horses will charge, swords will clash, and the crowd will roar. But which side will you choose… red rose or white rose? Book your tickets. The excitement doesn’t stop there! The skies of Warwick will be illuminated with the legend of the epic night-time spectacular, Dragon Slayer! Myth becomes reality in this gripping theatrical experience as you join Guy of Warwick on his quest to prove his valour to Princess Felice. The live-action performance encompasses thrilling stunts, majestic horses and daring swordsmanship, before a breath-taking finale where projection mapping blended with live-action brings the legend to life on the walls of the castle itself. Discover more and book tickets. Escape to history and enjoy an exhilarating, action-packed family day out at Kenilworth Castle on Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st July at their Legendary Joust. See lances shatter, feel the thunder of hooves and hear the roar of the crowd as reputations are won and lost as four legendary knights will compete on horseback. Learn more and book tickets. Return to Kenilworth Castle over the August bank holiday weekend to experience their thrilling live Knights Tournament! Watch as rival knights compete in the ultimate test of strength and skill with the winner decided by the clashing of swords in the Grand Melee finale! Find out more and book tickets. Escape to Theatre As the home of the world-famous Bard, Shakespeare’s England is the ideal location for those looking to escape to an immersive theatre performance. The Royal Shakespeare Company theatres in Stratford-upon-Avon are the theatrical home of Shakespeare’s works, while a whole host of theatre performances can be enjoyed across Warwickshire with the Belgrade Theatre in Coventry, and the brand-new 500 seat outdoor Amphitheatre at Berrybank Park in the Cotswolds also offering a diverse programme of performances this summer. At The Belgrade Theatre, experience a very special performance of The Allesley Silas (Saturday 23rd to Saturday 30th July). Silas Marner is one of the great stories by one of Coventry’s most celebrated writers, George Eliot. This new version of the story, with joyous music by Rebecca Applin, was a sell-out success during Coventry UK City of Culture 2021, where it was performed in a circus marquee in Allesley Park. For more information visit the Belgrade Theatre website. Why not escape outdoors for a summer theatre performance with an al fresco feel? The Amphitheatre Berrybank Park is a newly opened 500-seat green venue in the Cotswolds that is set on an ancient wold between Stow, Moreton and Chipping Norton. This unique outdoor venue has an entire summer of music and theatre to look forward to, including world-class opera, Broadway and West End musical hits, jazz, blues, and community choirs. This August brings a run of events for the whole family with a ‘gloriously silly’, Slapstick Picnic version of The Importance of Being Earnest – also showing this summer are The Wind in the Willows; Pirates of Penzance (complete with a chance to sing in the Chorus); Elmer’s Walk; The Woman in White; A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Peter Pan (with real flying!). The Real Garden Festival on August Bank Holiday Monday is the perfect way to see out the summer holiday, you and the kids can enjoy an ecology-themed day of outdoor discovery and wonder, with storytelling, foraging walks, dance and music. The Amphitheatre will also be inviting guests to their outdoor cinema with summer showings of Moulin Rouge, The Grand Budapest Hotel, and Paddington 2. Visit our Events Diary to discover their full summer calendar. During the summer weekends, The Dell, the Royal Shakespeare Company’s outdoor theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon will play host to a range of lively student, community and semi-professional productions. The Dell is situated on the banks of the River Avon in Avonbank Gardens, near Holy Trinity Church. Entrance is free and no booking is required. Find a list of performances here. To discover these and other outdoor theatre events in Shakespeare’s England this summer, visit our Events Diary. Escape to Arts and Culture Head to Compton Verney to escape to an incredible Summer of Colour over the holidays, and make sure to experience their thought-provoking and immersive new artwork Luke Jerram: Crossings which invites you to take a rowing boat out onto their iconic lake and listen to different stories from around the world. Each brightly decorated boat is fitted with speakers that play recorded audio the recorded audio of people sharing a variety of different life experiences and personal testimonies – what a perfect summer treat! For information sail over to www.comptonverney.org.uk To coincide with Birmingham 2022, Warwick District Council is running a month-long CultureFest from Saturday 16th July to Sunday 21st August to showcase and celebrate the incredible arts and heritage venues, artists, and creatives in the area. Events and activities will be taking place across Royal Leamington Spa, Warwick, Kenilworth and Whitnash. Click here for more information, or browse our events diary. Escape to Family Fun and Fairytales Escape the present and learn what life was really like ‘in the olden days’ at Mary Arden’s Farm this August. They are running a series of Tudor family experience days on 17th, 18th, 25th and 31st August from 10am-3pm. The kids will love this unique Tudor experience packed full of creative activities, at the home of Shakespeare’s mother – a perfect introduction to life in Shakespeare’s time. Booking online is essential (suitable for children aged 4+). How about a trip down memory lane? The British Motor Museum is inviting families to help celebrate the 100th birthday of the Austin Seven with seven marvellous activities running from 22nd July to 5th September. Uncover this much-loved car’s history and take a look at some of its exciting adventures with at the ‘Small car. Big history: 100 years of the Austin Seven’ exhibition. Your little ones will love to have fun on the interactive family tour and even get crafty by making an Austin Seven to take home. Find out more here: https://www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk/whats-on Escape on a tropical rainforest adventure with a minibeast-filled summer at Stratford Butterfly Farm where the whole family can walk among some of the world’s most stunning and colourful butterflies, and spot colourful fish amid the cool pools and splashing waterfalls. Join a series of interactive sessions throughout the holidays including Meet the Mini-Beast handling, Butterfly Life Cycle, and Beetle and Snake demonstrations in the Discovery Zone. To guarantee entrance over the summer holidays tickets advance online booking system is recommended, visit www.butterflyfarm.co.uk Why not escape the humdrum of the town centre and hop onto the Shakespeare Express for a vintage steam train ride across Shakespeare’s England?! Every Sunday from 17th July to 4th September the steam hauled Shakespeare Express travels from Birmingham Snow Hill to Stratford-upon-Avon on a series of return trips, calling at Birmingham Moor Street, Tyseley and, on the outward journey only, at Henley in Arden. Trains will travel along the Shakespeare Line through city townscapes and the beautiful Warwickshire countryside. On Saturday 31st July and Saturday 7th August you can step through the train keyhole into Wonderland. If you’re completely mad… you’ll fit in just fine on the Vintage Trains Mad Hatters Theatrical Experience! A fun-filled theatrical day out for everyone! Visit the Vintage Trains website for details and bookings. To celebrate the Commonwealth Games, vintage steam or diesel trains will run over the Shakespeare Line returning from Birmingham and Stratford upon Avon, bookings and times: https://vintagetrains.co.uk/ Escape to Sport and Once in a Lifetime Events! The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games will be staged in Britain’s second city from Thursday 28th July to Monday 8th August. Sporting action is taking place across Shakespeare’s England too with the Lawn Bowls and Para Lawn Bowls at Victoria Park, Leamington Spa from Friday 29th July to Saturday 6th August, and the start and finish of the Cycling Road Race in Warwick on Sunday 7th August! If you can’t make it to the games you can still experience the excitement and atmosphere with the Queen’s Baton Relay which passes through Stratford and Warwick Districts on Friday 22nd July. Find details on where it will stop via our events diary. Throughout the games themselves head to one of two Live Festival Sites in Market Square, Warwick and Pump Room Gardens, Leamington Spa to catch the action from the games on live screens, and take part in fun activities like pop-up lawn bowls! Details on the Live Sites can be found here. Use our helpful guide to find out how you can experience all the excitement of the Commonwealth Games in Shakespeare’s England. Escape for a short break in Shakespeare’s England We get it, there is just too much for you to choose from! After a busy year, why not treat yourself and escape to Shakespeare’s England for an extended stay? With a wide choice of accommodation from glamping at Warwick Castle, to peaceful country house hotels and boutique town centre bolt-holes – there is something to suit all tastes and budgets. Find a place to stay in Shakespeare’s England here. We can’t wait to welcome you to Shakespeare’s England this summer! There is something for everyone to enjoy, it is the perfect place to escape the everyday and make summer memories to last a lifetime. Don’t forget to tag us in your escapes on social media – #MyShakespearesEngland. Posted in UncategorisedTagged days out, family activity, summer holidays CultureFest 2022: A guide to a summer celebration of arts, heritage, and creativity From 28th July to 8th August 2022, Birmingham and the West Midlands will play host to the Commonwealth Games. Two of the key sporting events will take place in Warwick District. – the Lawn Bowls and Para Lawn Bowls will be played at Victoria Park, Leamington Spa, and the Cycling Road Race will start and finish in Warwick. In honour of this exciting opportunity, a month-long CultureFest will be hosted across Warwick District alongside the games. CultureFest 2022– hosted by Warwick District Council and partners – will showcase and celebrate the incredible arts and heritage venues, artists, and creatives in the area with events and activities taking place across Royal Leamington Spa, Warwick, Kenilworth and Whitnash from Saturday 16 July to Sunday 21 August 2022. Culturefest 2022 will feature a series of artistic, colourful, thought-provoking and fun events and activities that can be enjoyed by everyone – whether local to the area, or visiting! See below a full list of events from the CultureFest programme and how you can experience them! Alternative Leamington – Leamington Spa An exhibition to celebrate the diversity within the town of Royal Leamington Spa. 16th July – 21st August 2022 Andy Kershaw Introduces MG Boulter – Leamington Spa As part of CultureFest (to coincide with the arrival of the Commonwealth Games), bowls and cycling enthusiasts will be delighted to welcome the fabulous MG Bouter to Temperance’s intimate venue. Tuesday 26th July, 19:00 – 23:00 Temperance Bar, Leamington Spa Andy Kershaw’s African, Caribbean and Latin Dance Night – Leamington Spa Temperance is thrilled to be able to welcome back legendary DJ, Andy Kershaw for a night of world music and dancing. As part of our CultureFest, he will be playing songs from around the Commonwealth and beyond. Wednesday 27th July, 19:00 – 23:30 Art in the Park Festival – Leamington Spa A free, curated, arts festival, which showcases, sells, and provides live demonstrations from artists and craftspeople from the local area. 13th and 14th August, 10am-6pm Jephson Gardens, Royal Leamington Spa Battle of the Big Top – Leamington Spa Set within the vibrant world of a Big Top, we follow two siblings’ journey as they experience an adventurous visit to the circus. Wednesday 3rd August – Sunday 7th August Loft Theatre, Leamington Spa Caitriona Dunnett at Hill Close Gardens – Warwick Artist Caitriona Dunnett will be exhibiting at Hill Close Gardens this summer as part of CultureFest 2022. Hill Close Gardens, Warwick From Saturday 16th July ‘Come Bowl with Me’ by Talking Birds – Leamington Spa Come Bowl With Me is a funny and interactive outdoor performance by acclaimed Coventry theatre company Talking Birds, celebrating the popular and accessible sport of Lawn Bowls, which is being hosted in Leamington Spa for the Commonwealth Games. Saturday 23, Sunday 24, Monday 25 July 2022 Jephson Gardens by the Clocktower and Pump Room Gardens Islamic Cultural Exhibition – Leamington Spa Learn the history of Islam, its links with the Commonwealth, the uniqueness of the Holy Qur’an, Islam’s place with respect to other major faiths of the world. Baitul Ehsan Ahmadiyyah Mosque (AMA UK), Leamington Spa Saturday, 20 August 2022, 10am – 4pm Leamington History Group’s Commonwealth Town Trail – Leamington Spa Book your place for a free guided tour around Central Leamington to learn more about the town’s past connections, including the Royal Pump Rooms, the Town Hall, Imperial House and the Commonwealth Club. Visitor Information Centre, Pump Rooms, Leamington Spa Tuesday 26th July and Tuesday 2nd, 9th & 16th August Leamington Literary Society’s Promenade with Mr Dickens – Leamington Spa Experience a magic lantern show at the Temperance Café, Bath Street, on Charles Dickens’s visits to the Royal Spa, followed by a leisurely stroll to the places he knew, by way of some intriguingly Dickensian alleyways! Saturday 23 Jul at 11am-12pm Modern Pre-Raphaelite Visionaries: British Art 1880 – 1930 – Leamington Spa ‘Modern Pre-Raphaelite Visionaries’ offers you the chance to rediscover a host of ‘forgotten’ British artists working at the turn of the twentieth century. Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum The exhibition runs until 18 September 2022, open daily from 10am-4pm. Music Improvisation Workshop by Interplay Jazz – Warwick Join members of Interplay jazz group in this entry-level music improvisation workshop to have fun and try out some simple techniques for making new music with other people. The Nelson Club, 21 Charles Street Warwick 13th August, 2.30pm-4.30pm On Yer Bike! Exhibition at Market Hall Museum – Warwick This exhibition tells the story of the history of cycling, with Warwickshire at its heart, and showcases a number of star cycles, including a boneshaker, a Chopper, a Royal Mail postal bike and a bicycle frame made of bamboo! Saturday 2nd July – Saturday 29th October Market Hall Museum, Warwick PechaKucha Night – Leamington Spa PechaKucha (Japanese for “chit chat”) is the world’s fastest-growing storytelling platform, used by millions around the globe. St Patrick’s Irish Club, Leamington Spa Friday 22nd July, 7.30pm Play, Me Leamington… Rotary Street Pianos – Leamington Spa This project, inspired by artist Luke Jerram’s ‘Play Me, I’m Yours’ Street Piano artworks will see three pianos, painted by local young artists, installed in Leamington Spa. They will be free for the public to play and enjoy, and help showcase the Rotary Club’s dedication to delivering inspiring experiences for Leamington’s residents. Leamington Spa train station, outside the Royal Pump Rooms and inside the Royal Priors shopping centre From 14 July until 30 August 2022 Red Sky at Night, by Mikron Theatre Company – Leamington Spa Mikron Theatre Company return to Leamington’s beautiful Foundry Wood for a theatre performance about the wild and wonderful world of weather. Outdoor Classroom, Foundry Wood Sunday 21st August Right Up Craig and Johnathan’s Street Download and listen to six FREE podcasts that explore the streets of Leamington, Warwick, Kenilworth and Whitnash via two restored Raleigh Magnums. Taking the Waters – Leamington Spa In it’s centenary year, David Fletcher’s new play celebrates the Loft’s presence in Leamington Spa by bringing to life some significant events in the town’s history through drama, music and movement. It is also a deeply human story, told through the eyes of two generations of remarkable women. 13th – 23rd July The Leamington Society’s Welcome Walking Tours – Leamington Spa Visiting Royal Leamington Spa for the first time? Welcome! The Leamington Society invites you to join them for a walking tour, to be introduced to the town’s history as a spa and to the modern town with its many attractions. Visitor Information Centre in the foyer of the Pump Rooms Friday 29 July – Saturday 6th August, 11am and 3pm The Legend of The Dragon Slayer at Warwick Castle – Warwick Experience an unmissable evening of captivating storytelling, fearless fighting, majestic horses & thrilling battles all set around the local legend of Guy of Warwick and his quest to prove his valour to Princess Felice. Showing: 12th – 13th, 15th – 21st August 2022 Wars of the Roses LIVE at Warwick Castle – Warwick Witness the iconic history of the Wars of the Roses come to life before your eyes in a live action jousting experience. 23rd July – 4th September 2022 Warwick Folk Festival – Warwick Warwick Folk Festival returns for it’s 42nd year from Thursday 21 to Sunday 24 July 2022! Castle Fields, Warwick Thursday 21 to Sunday 24 July 2022! Warwick’s Unbelievable History – Warwick An alternative, self-led, tour of Warwick, which weaves fact and fiction to create unbelievable stories about the town’s incredible past. Warwickshire Pride Festival – Leamington Spa Warwickshire Pride is an annual festival – a celebration of LGBT+ life and culture. You can expect a wide range of stalls, live performances and entertainment, food stalls and a bar, fairground rides, a trans chillout zone, bi zone, women’s tent, talks, workshops and much more. Pump Room Gardens, Leamington Spa 20th August, 11am-6pm Windows Into the Past – Warwick History meets technology in Warwick’s interactive “Windows into the Past” shop front exhibition. Market Street, Warwick Live Festival Sites – Warwick and Leamington Spa Experience the Commonwealth Games in Warwick and Leamington Spa at two Live festival sites – in Pump Room Gardens, Royal Leamington Spa operated by Warwick District Council and another in Market Square, Warwick operated by Warwickshire County Council; both will have big screens, open from 10am – 10pm and are free to attend, to celebrate the region’s hosting of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Thursday 28 July – Monday 8 August, 10am-10pm More information on CultureFest can be found on their Facebook Page. Visit our guide for more information on experiencing the Commonwealth Games in Shakespeare’s England. Don’t forget to share your summer adventures in Warwickshire with Shakespeare’s England with the tag #MyShakespearesEngland on social media! Experience Birmingham 2022 – The Commonwealth Games in Shakespeare’s England Posted on 14th July 2022 1st August 2022 by Sian Smith The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games will be held in venues all across Birmingham and the West Midlands, from 28 July until 8 August 2022. We are so excited to be welcoming some of the Commonwealth Games action right here in Shakespeare’s England! Exciting sport events will be held in Coventry and Royal Leamington Spa, and there is a whole host of cultural events to look forward to, such as Culturefest which is taking place at venues across the Warwick District’s four towns of Leamington Spa, Warwick, Kenilworth and Whitnash. Read on to find out more information about the sports, venues, tickets and schedule for the Commonwealth Games. Discover what the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games stands for and find out how you can experience all of the excitement and history of this iconic sporting event. The most dedicated, highly trained and determined athletes from across 72 nations will come together for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games in a momentous celebration of sport, competition and community. Discover the exciting line up of sports from Athletics and Gymnastics to Basketball and Boxing – click here to find out more. Click here for the full schedule of sporting events, and where they will take place. Which Commonwealth Games sport events are taking place in Shakespeare’s England? Lawn Bowls and Para Lawn Bowls – 29th July to 6th August Victoria Park, 23 Archery Road, Leamington Spa, CV31 3PT The home of English Bowls will be transformed this summer, as the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games programme is played on the hallowed greens of Victoria Park, Royal Leamington Spa. In just the third ever Games hosted by an English city, the lawn bowlers vying for Commonwealth glory will compete for victory between Friday 29 July and Saturday 6th August. During the Lawn Bowls and Para-Lawn Bowls, spectators will witness bowlers maintaining composure under immense pressure as they battle to get closest to the jack. Demanding strategy and cunning moves, this event at the Commonwealth Games is one of the most uniquely nerve-wrecking sports. 18 sessions, and 8 medal sessions will be played at Victoria Park. From 4 – 13 July, park users will need to enter Victoria Park through the end of the old tennis courts car park. From 13 July, the access into the park will be through the Avenue Road pedestrian entrance, with the old tennis court car park closed to the public until 11 August. Find more information on the Lawn Bowls here. Cycling Road Race – 7th August 2022 Myton Fields, Warwick, CV34 6PR Warwick’s Myton Fields is a green recreation space, the other side of the river to St Nicholas Park that will be used for the Birmingham 2022 Road Race events on Sunday 7th August. The Road Race will see the women complete seven laps of a 16km course, whilst the men will complete ten laps. The course will involve the riders cycling past the Lord Leycester Hospital in Warwick town centre, as well as Victoria Park in Royal Leamington Spa, which is the venue for the Birmingham 2022 lawn bowls and para lawn bowls competition (see above). The final part of the course will cross the River Avon, where the cyclists will be treated to a stunning view of Warwick Castle. Find more information on the Cycling Road Race here. Live Festival Sites From 28th July until 8th August visitors can enjoy two Live Festival Sites in Warwick and one in Royal Leamington Spa. Soak up the atmosphere and keep up with all of the action at the Commonwealth Games with Live Screens and lots of fun pop up activities and events. Find out more about all Commonwealth Games Festival Sites here. Accommodation in Shakespeare’s England Whether you’re looking for a hotel, a tranquil rural stay, or a quaint B&B, we have accommodation throughout the county to suit your tastes, whatever your budget. Visit our accommodation page to find the perfect base for your Commonwealth Games stay and see our latest accommodation offers. Travel to the Commonwealth Games In anticipation of the rail network being busier than normal throughout the Commonwealth Games, Chiltern Railways have strengthened their timetable across the fortnight of 28th July – 8th August, as follows: • On the weekends they are doubling the number of trains running between Birmingham Moor Street and London Marylebone, to two per hour in each direction • On weekdays they are running two trains per hour in each direction between London and Birmingham throughout the day • On Sunday mornings they are adding additional early services, so that spectators can make sure they get to Leamington for the Lawn Bowls or Warwick for the Cycle Road Race on time for the start. Due to major events also happening at Wembley on Sunday 31st July (Go Lionesses!) and Saturday 6th August, Chiltern Railways will not be running services to Aylesbury via Amersham as we will be using all available units to strengthen both the Birmingham and the Wembley service. For more information on rail travel to the games you can visit the Chiltern Railways website. Commonwealth Games Cultural Events in Shakespeare’s England Culturefest 2022 Birmingham 2022 is a once in a lifetime opportunity for our region, and in response to this Warwick District Council, with the support of its partners, will showcase and celebrate the incredible arts and heritage venues, artists, and creatives in the area in a month-long CultureFest, with events and activities taking place across Royal Leamington Spa, Warwick, Kenilworth and Whitnash from Saturday 16 July to Sunday 21 August 2022. CultureFest aims to encourage the people who live, work, and visit the area to discover or rediscover world-class venues and artists across our four towns and find new stories and experiences by young people and emerging talent. The festival will add value to Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games and give people a lasting memory of the district. Use our CultureFest guide for a list of the events taking place, you can also keep an eye on our Events Diary and the festival What’s On page. The Birmingham 2022 Festival The Birmingham 2022 Festival is the biggest celebration of creativity ever in the region and one of the largest ever Commonwealth Games cultural programmes. Birmingham 2022 Festival is a £12 million six month long celebration led by artists who know that great audience experiences are a magical combination of beauty, community, participation, diversity and inclusion. Heritage is a golden thread that runs through and between every event, project and idea. Above all, it is a festival made in the West Midlands for the Commonwealth, and everyone is invited. When the Games conclude in August, the Festival will keep going through to the end of September. For more information on the Birmingham 2022 Festival, and a list of events and venues, click here. Get Set for the Games As our region ‘Gets Set for the Games’, now is the perfect time to start planning so that you’re ready too. Whether you’re a resident or a business owner, to help you prepare, the ‘Get Set for the Games’ online hub will provide the most up-to-date information and the tools you need to plan and prepare for the busy and exciting Summer ahead. For more information on the Get Set for the Games programme click here. Visit the official website of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games for more information on this summer’s exciting events, and to find out how you can be part of the action! Posted in UncategorisedTagged Birmingham 2022 Festival, commonwealth games Father’s Day Gifts and Days Out in Shakespeare’s England Posted on 15th June 2022 15th June 2022 by Sian Smith Are you looking for the perfect Father’s Day gift or a special treat for Dad? There are plenty of exciting things to do and unique presents to find in Shakespeare’s England. If your dad’s sock collection is getting out of hand and you are in search of a Father’s Day gift with a difference, our useful guide to celebrating Father’s Day in Shakespeare’s England is here to help. With unforgettable days out, personalised gifts, and gastronomic treats, you can discover something to show your dad just how much he is appreciated. Father’s Day Gifts for Car Crazy Dads The British Motor Museum has plenty of ideas for Father’s Day, whether you are looking for a special day out or a unique gift. Treat Dad to a visit on Sunday 19th June and he can experience the spectacle of 500 vintage and veteran motorcycles at the annual Vintage Motor Cycle Club’s Banbury Run. This event is the biggest gathering of motorcycles and three-wheelers produced before 1931 and is guaranteed to incite a bit of nostalgia! For a gift that keeps on giving, why not present Dad with an annual membership to the British Motor Museum? He can admire their collection of over 400 British classic cars whenever he likes for a whole year, as well as attend all their popular motoring shows. Membership starts from £42 a year and includes access to special ‘Member only’ events including ‘Museum on the Move’ where you get to ride in a selection of the Museum’s cars. Find out more on the museum website. For Dads with a need for speed, head to Bicester Village from 18th-29th June to discover the sound of motorsport and experience iconic and historical moments from the Williams Racing team. Try your luck with the racing simulator at the Bang & Olufsen boutique and be entered into the chance to win daily prizes, with one overall entry winning a ‘money can’t buy’ motorsport experience.  Click here to book your space . Bicester Village is also the perfect place to shop for a special gift for Dad, with more than 160 boutiques of the world’s leading fashion and lifestyle brands offering exceptional savings, all year round. Father’s Day Gifts for Foodies For the dad who loves a treat for the taste buds, there are endless options for a Father’s Day foodie experience in Shakespeare’s England! The Cross, Kenilworth’s only Michelin starred restaurant will be serving its usual a la carte and tasting menus on Sunday 19th June as well as a delicious Sunday roast – featuring Chateaubriand roast beef, Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, vegetables and roasting juices. This delectable treat is priced at £50.00 as a main course or with a £5 supplement if ordered as part of a set lunch. If you want your dad to be treated like royalty, why not indulge him in an Afternoon Tea that is fit for a monarch? At Billesley Manor he can enjoy a delicious feast in the stately surroundings of the 16th century manor house before taking a stroll around the stunning topiary gardens. What a way to spend some cherished moments with the main man in your life! The Queen’s Afternoon Tea at Billesley Manor is available throughout June from £20, booking is essential on 01789 279955. Boutique four-star sister hotels Mallory Court Hotel and Spa in Leamington Spa and The Arden Hotel in Stratford-upon-Avon, have a range of Father’s Day gift vouchers including Midweek Afternoon Tea for Two or a Tasting Menu for two, including a glass of Champagne at Mallory Court Hotel’s 3 AA Rosette Dining Room; and Afternoon Tea for Two or a three-course Dinner for Two at the award-winning Arden Hotel from £59.00. Bookings can be made direct with each hotel. At Coombe Abbey Hotel, he can experience a Knights Afternoon Tea! This cream tea with a twist is ideal for a dad who loves his historical dramas! Served on a rustic bench, guests will be treated to hot small plates such as pigs in blankets, cottage pie, and salmon finger sandwiches. But not to fear – nobody’s jumping on a horse after this! Instead, you can amble around Coombe Abbey’s Old Deer Park or sneak in a beer before home time. Knight’s Afternoon Tea is served from Tuesday to Sunday, between 12.15pm and 2.30pm. Click here to purchase a voucher to book in advance. If dad needs a way to work off his Father’s Day treats, a trip to Coombe Abbey’s on-site Go Ape offers a hair-raising Father’s Day gift experience to get him moving! Leap off treetop platforms, wind through rope nets, and balance to reach a show stopping zip wire at the end. This gift is ideal for families, couples, and friends alike. More ambitious climbers can try the Treetop Challenge, while smaller adventurers should opt for the Treetop Adventure. Book online here. A Personalised Gift Just for Dad Is Dad a gin connoisseur? Or would he like to be? Buy him his own personalised bottle of Shakespeare Distillery gin and he will certainly feel like one! You can choose from a Stratford Dry Gin, Rhubarb Gin, Mulberry Gin Liqueur or Elderflower & Quince and customise the label with a special message just for Dad. Extend his gin journey even further and arrange for him to visit the distillery just outside Stratford-upon-Avon to sample their artisan spirits on an entertaining tour, or why not send him back to the classroom on one of their popular Gin Schools so he can create and bottle his very own own gin recipe! If you just can’t decide, gift vouchers are available from the Shakespeare Distillery website. A perfect way to treat Dad to a day in the great outdoors, while he indulges in some good food and drink is to book him onto a Go Cotswolds ‘Brewery, Pub Lunch, and The Cotswolds’ tour! This full day experience includes a 90-minute tour and tasting session at the award-winning rural craft beer brewery, Purity Brewing Co., a traditional pub lunch and a drink at The Fleece Inn, a historic country pub dating back to the 15th Century, free time to explore in the wonderful Cotswolds ‘wool’ town of Chipping Campden, and a visit to another, pretty, ‘secret’ Cotswolds village! Tours run on the first Saturday of the month between July and December 2022 and cost 75 per person (strictly over 18’s only). Book online here. Arrange a Magical Family Day Out with Dad Perhaps all Dad wants to do for Father’s Day is enjoy a day out with his loved ones, and there are plenty of great attractions to choose from in Shakespeare’s England! With majestic castles, historic houses, vibrant theatres and cultural venues interspersed with glorious countryside and charming towns and villages just waiting to be explored. Dads and father figures with younger families looking for a way to entertain the kids (and themselves!) for a few hours can enjoy a free Father’s Day visit to Wonderland at Magic Alley! Magic Alley’s brand new Wonderland themed experience in Stratford-upon-Avon! Inspired by Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass but with a Steampunk Twist. This event is a ‘Who Dunnit?’ and involves solving the crime of who stole the tarts from the Queen of Heart’s Diamond Jubilee Party! Anyone who identifies as a dad can use the code “BONKERS” for a discount of £8 (one full ticket price) off the booking as a whole. A minimum of 2 tickets must be purchased. For a truly special gift for Dad, take him on an authentic steam express train experience with Vintage Trains, who have just launched a new summer and autumn tour programme. Father’s Day gift vouchers are available via their website for The Shakespeare Express which will be running ‘Summer Sundays’ between 17th – 24th July from Birmingham Snow Hill, Moor Street and Tyseley to Stratford-upon-Avon with dining options and five hours to explore this historic market town. Treat Dad to a Weekend Away If you are planning a Father’s Day weekend treat, there are plenty of wonderful places to stay in Shakespeare’s England, visit the Stay page on our website to browse luxury country retreats, boutique town centre hotels, or charming guest houses and self-catering accommodation. However and whenever you plan to spoil Dad for Father’s Day, you can find plenty of inspiration on our website. Make sure to share your memories with us on social media using #MyShakespearesEngland, we love to see your adventures! Celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in Shakespeare’s England Posted on 27th May 2022 30th May 2022 by Sian Smith This year Her Majesty the Queen celebrates an iconic 70 years on the throne. She is the first ever British Monarch to achieve this milestone, and the country will come together for an exciting four-day weekend of festivities to mark the occasion. Across Shakespeare’s England, our towns, villages, hotels and visitor attractions are staging a series of exciting events in celebration of the Platinum Jubilee. Whether you are local to the area, or you are visiting for a short break, you can join in with the fun! Here is our guide to Platinum Jubilee celebrations across Shakespeare’s England: The Stratford-upon-Avon Platinum Jubilee Festival Join the festive atmosphere as Stratford upon Avon celebrates the Platinum Jubilee with a host of street parties, music and live performances across the town. Amongst the partying will be a huge Royal Artisan Market and Street Food Court boasting over 100 traders that will span across the town on Bridge Street, Bancroft Basin, Waterside, Wood Street and High Street. The market will run Thursday 2nd, Friday 3rd & Saturday 4th June from 10am-9pm and on Sunday 5th June from 10am-5pm. Other highlights of the Jubilee weekend in Stratford include: Family Workshops with the Royal Shakespeare Company The Dell Theatre Garden, Wednesday 1st – Thursday 2nd June, 2pm-4pm Take part in environmentally friendly crafts, writing activities, and Citizen Science, hosted by the Royal Shakespeare Company. Jubilee Poetry Trail Explore Stratford on foot and discover the Stratford Jubilee Poem! Lines of the poem (Written by Coventry City of Culture Poet Laureate Emilie Lauren Jones) will be displayed at various locations around the centre of the town. Piece them together to discover the key word to be in with a chance to win a prize. Poetry trail maps and entry forms are free and will be available from the Escape Arts’ family activity stall during the Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend from Thursday 2nd – Sunday 5th June. Jubilee Picnic in the Park On Saturday 4th June between 2pm-6pm visitors can soak up the party atmosphere on Bancroft Gardens at a giant picnic in the park. The Picnic in the Park will include fun and creative activities with the Royal Shakespeare Company including flag making, and memory making crafts. Indulge in a bit of nostalgia with an outdoor temporary display that will give people the chance to find out more about Her Majesty The Queen’s visits to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and Stratford-upon- Avon. Memories of Her Majesty Exhibition On Friday 3rd June, head to Stratford Town Hall for ‘Memories of Her Majesty’ (10am–4pm). This is a colourful and evocative one-day exhibition in partnership with Stratford community groups and the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. It shows how the Queen’s reign has brought families, friends and the people of Stratford-upon-Avon together, with photographs from the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust and Royal Shakespeare Company collections on display for the first time. An online gallery will also be launching on Thursday 2nd June. For a full programme of Jubilee weekend events in Stratford-upon-Avon click here. Hymns and Crowns for the Queen at Holy Trinity Church On Sunday 5th June at 5pm, Holy Trinity Church in Stratford-upon-Avon will host a very special service for the local community to mark the Platinum Jubilee. During the service, crowns decorated by local community groups will be presented to the Mayor of Stratford-upon-Avon. The service will also include singing of the Queen’s favourite hymns and a thanks giving for her many years of service to the nation. More information can be found here. Lighting of the Jubilee Beacon – Stratford-upon-Avon Head to The Obelisk, Monument Field on Stratford’s Welcombe Hills on Thursday 2nd June for the ceremonial lighting of the Queen’s Jubilee Beacon at 9.45pm. This will be followed by a Firework Display at 9.50pm – a wonderful way to kick off a weekend of Platinum Jubilee celebrations in Stratford-upon-Avon! Travelling to Stratford-upon-Avon for the Jubilee Bank Holiday Road closures will be in place across Stratford-upon-Avon for the Jubilee weekend so make sure to allow extra time if you are travelling by car. You can find a list of local road closures in Stratford District here. Stratford Park & Ride will be operating during the following times throughout the bank holiday weekend: Thursday 2nd June – 10am – 6.45pm Friday 3rd June – 10am – 6.45pm Saturday 4th June – 10am – 10pm Sunday 5th June – 10am – 7pm The Park and Ride service offers a great opportunity to avoid the traffic, and explore Stratford on foot. Jubilee Celebrations in Warwick On Thursday 2nd June from 12pm until 7pm, Warwick town will celebrate the Jubilee in style with a fun-filled Jubilee event in Warwick Market Place. Families and friends are invited to bring a picnic to the event which will include live music and fun for families! Find more information here. Children can also join in with the Jubilee fun by following a trail around Warwick town centre to find the hidden Corgis! Corgis sponsored by individual retailers and businesses will be visible in windows across the town from Friday 27th May 2022 and throughout the Jubilee weekend. The trail is free to enjoy, trail sheets can be downloaded for free here. Join the Jubilee Beacon Lighting in Royal Leamington Spa Royal Leamington Spa will be joining in with the national celebrations in the lighting of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Beacons with a traditional ceremony set to take place in the Pump Room Gardens on Thursday 2nd June. Warwick District’s Beacon will be one of thousands to be lit across the UK to mark the start of the Jubilee celebrations. The event which will take place from 9pm will feature bagpipes and a bugler ahead of the official lighting at 9.45pm by the Chair of Warwick District Council, Mini Mangat and Mayor of Royal Leamington Spa, Nick Wilkins. In line with a long-held tradition the Warwick Town Crier will make a public proclamation to announce the event at 2pm. There will also be an all day Jubilee celebration with a Right Royal Picnic at the Pump Room Gardens in Leamington Spa, on Saturday 4th June from 11am to 6pm. The event will include a Bake Off Competition, a Best-Dressed Competition, A Jubilee Colouring Competition, and a Jubilee Crochet Corgi Show. There will be live entertainment, food stalls, and fairground rides. Entry is free and all details are listed on the event website here. Have a Royally Good Time in Kenilworth On Friday 3rd June, Kenilworth will celebrate the Jubilee in royal style with a Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Street Party on Warwick Road from 11am – 4pm. Anyone attending this free event is invited to bring their own picnic, or enjoy a bite to eat from one of the fantastic vendors and local businesses. During the festivities will be an opportunity to relax and enjoy live music from popular local artists. More information is available here, or by emailing [email protected]. Jubilee Street Parties in Warwick District New memories of traditional Jubilee street parties are set to be made for the Platinum Jubilee bank holiday across Warwick District with a whole host of street parties in the area. Communities can come together to celebrate in true British style with a delicious picnic, traditional games, competitions and plenty of fun! A full list of street parties and road closures in Warwick District can be found here. Jubilee Events in Bidford on Avon Celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in Bidford on Avon from Thursday 2nd – Sunday 5th June, with a whole host of activities for everyone to enjoy! The fun festivities include: A Torch relay around Bidford, a decorate your house and garden competition, a fancy dress competition, a Queen’s Jubilee concert and Bidford Show of Talent. There will also be a lighting of the Queen’s Jubilee beacon on the evening of Thursday 2nd June, and a Street party on Bidford High Street on Sunday 5th June from 3-6pm. Find the full programme of Jubilee events in Bidford here. Jubilee Events in Alcester The Roman town of Alcester knows how to hold a great party, and the Platinum Jubilee is no exception! Alcester Town Council is hosting a Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Beacon Lighting on Thursday 2nd June. Picnics are welcome on Centenary Field, Alcester, from 6pm. Entertainment on the evening includes a fancy-dress competition and parade, complimentary Jubilee cake, Alcester Victoria Silver Band and Alcester town choirs performing the Jubilee Anthem, the beacon will be ceremoniously lit at 9.15pm. On Sunday 5th June there will be a Jubilee Street Party on Alcester high street between 1pm–4pm. Residents are invited to bring their own tables, chairs and picnic, with entertainment provided. More information on Alcester’s festivities can be found here. Enjoy a Jubilee Themed Day Out in Shakespeare’s England To really get into the Royal spirit of the Jubilee, we recommend a visit to a real-life Castle, and Shakespeare’s England boasts two of them! At Warwick Castle there are endless activities to enjoy, from the new Zog live show which launches during May half-term holidays, and the new Zog Playland and trail, to being awed by the falconry displays at the UK’s biggest bird of prey show. You can also take on the Horrible Histories Maze, meet the resident bowman and visit the Princess Tower. Not forgetting the 64 acres of stunning grounds and gardens to explore. You can truly pretend to be a Royal for the day! Meanwhile, at Kenilworth Castle, families can immerse themselves in memorable moments from English Royal history with tales of Queen Elizabeth I’s visit to Kenilworth Castle, and stories about young monarchs through history. There is also a chance to take part in sword-fighting lessons at Sword School! Find out more here. Take the family along to a ‘Right Royal Day Out’ at the British Motor Museum which is celebrating the royal cars in its collection. A number of vehicles from the Royal household are on display including the first bespoke royal Land Rover state review car, one of the fleet of vehicles used for Queen Elizabeth II’s first Commonwealth Tour and a 1971 Rover P5B, the personal property of HM the Queen but on long-term loan to the museum. A free Family Tour of the museum takes place each day from Saturday 28th May – Sunday 5th June at 1.30pm, where children can help ‘royal reporters’ Jim and Claire find the next scoop on their tour around the royal cars. The kids can also get creative and will be able to make a ‘royal car’ to take home from their visit! Buzz along to Compton Verney for their Queen’s Ju-Bee-Lee Family Fun Days with bee-themed activities celebrating the Platinum Jubilee on Tuesday 31st May and Wednesday 1st June. Inspired by the Queen’s Green Canopy – a unique tree planting initiative – the gallery will celebrate the pollinators who help to keep the planet green, with drop-in sessions across two days. Learn more here. Dine like a Royal for the Platinum Jubilee With all of this excitement you will need lots of delicious food and drink to restore your energy levels, and in Shakespeare’s England you will be spoiled for choice when looking for amazing places to eat and drink! Here is just a selection of those who have pulled out all the stops for the Platinum Jubilee! At The Arden Hotel, Stratford-upon-Avon you can celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with a delicious picnic hamper while listening to live acoustic music from Bird & The Badman on Sunday 5th June ( performances are 1pm – 1.45pm and 2.30pm – 3.15pm). Picnics will be available from 12pm to 4pm, charged from £30 per person. Details are available here. You might prefer to take a Platinum Afternoon Tea which includes extra fabulousness with a glass of Veuve Cliquot Champagne for £42 per person! Book your bubbly afternoon tea treat here. At Mallory Court Hotel and Spa, Leamington Spa you can truly dine like royalty for the Jubilee with a Platinum Jubilee Afternoon Tea experience which includes a glass of Champagne and canapes on arrival served in the hotel’s stunning gardens, followed by delicious traditional afternoon tea and a glass of fizz in a private dining room! The experience is charged at £60 per person and you can book here. Alternatively, you can opt for a Platinum Picnic Afternoon Tea, which includes a glass of fizz for two, traditional afternoon tea, picnic blanket to use outdoors and a game of croquet on the lawn for two. This quintessentially British experience costs £75 for two people and can be booked here. The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) will be offering a special Jubilee Afternoon Tea in its Rooftop Restaurant on Sunday 5th June between 12.15pm – 3.30pm featuring a range of seasonal savoury and sweet delicacies for £24.95 per head, £29.95 (with a glass of Prosecco) or £34.95 (with a glass of Champagne). Bookings can be made via www.rsc.org.uk/rooftop-restaurant or by calling 01789 40344. The Coach House, Stratford-upon-Avon have a great programme of free, live entertainment taking place throughout the Jubilee Bank holiday weekend. With Swing Jazz on the evening of Thursday 2nd June (8-10pm), Live Motown from 9pm on Friday 3rd June, local singer/songwriter Matty Coles on Saturday 4th June (9pm), and live music from 5pm on Sunday 5th June. Great food from their recently launched summer menu and a wide selection of drinks are just another reason to visit! Find them on Rother Street. Throughout June, you can also take a Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Afternoon Tea at the quintessentially English Billesley Manor whilst enjoying the tranquil surroundings of their topiary gardens. If you are searching for the perfect way to raise a toast to Her Majesty, look no further than the limited edition Jubilee Gin from Stratford based Shakespeare Distillery. It has a striking royal blue colour, created with Butterfly Pea flowers, and is described as a beautifully delicate and well-balanced gin that takes inspiration from a summer’s garden. We can’t wait to have a taste! The Jubilee Gin can be purchased online, from the Distillery shop, or from their shop at No.1 High Street, Stratford-upon-Avon. The perfect place to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee Whether you live locally to Shakespeare’s England, or you plan to visit for the Jubilee bank holiday there is a Jubilee event to entertain the whole family. If you decide to extend your stay, you can choose from a wide selection of places to stay across South Warwickshire. You can visit our Events and Festivals calendar for even more events, and make sure to follow us on social media for the latest updates. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, you can also to subscribe to our mailing list below for updates. Enjoy a visit fit for a monarch in Shakespeare’s England for the Platinum Jubilee! We would love you to share your photos with us on social media with #MyShakespearesEngland. Spring into Summer: May Half Term in Shakespeare’s England Another school holiday is upon us and it’s going to be a busy week! As the weather brightens up (hopefully), and the UK prepares to celebrate Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee there is no better time to visit Shakespeare’s England. Whether you are visiting for the day, or spending a few nights in beautiful South Warwickshire, our helpful guide to May half term events and activities in Shakespeare’s England will help you plan your visit. What’s On in Shakespeare’s England for May Half Term? With Jubilee themed picnics, wonderful wildlife adventures, family friendly festivals, and arty activity days, there is something to do for everyone. Half term fun at Warwick Castle Visit Warwick Castle for a fun-filled day out! NEW for May Half Term is the Zog Live Show! With theatrical puppetry, and interactive routines that will enthral all mini-dragon fans. Explore the new Zog Playland with its winged zip rope, and train to become a fully-fledged dragon in the Quest for the Golden Star Interactive Trail. Elsewhere at Warwick Castle you can see history come alive as you uncover the interactive Horrible Histories Maze, or delve into Warwick’s dark past in the Castle Dungeon (if you dare!). Marvel at over 60 high-flying birds in the UK’s biggest Birds of Prey Show or enjoy a taste of Royal entertainment from years gone by with a tour of the State Rooms. Visit the Warwick Castle website for details of all half term activities, and how to book your tickets. Uncover the fascinating history of the world’s greatest playwright at the Shakespeare family homes. Revisit the very place where his story began at Shakespeare’s Birthplace, and be inspired by a site that was his family home for 19 years at Shakespeare’s New Place. Enjoy a wander through the beautiful gardens of Anne Hathaway’s Cottage – the childhood home of his wife Anne, and see where their romance first blossomed. Booking is recommended when visiting the homes, visit their website for details. Kids Rule this Half term at Kenilworth Castle Make like royalty with a visit to Kenilworth Castle, where Kids Rule this Half Term! Celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee in the great outdoors with a range of interactive activities, try your hand at sword fighting in Sword School, and hear tales of Elizabeth I and her visit to Kenilworth Castle. Activities run from 10am-5pm daily between Saturday 28th May – Sunday 5th June. Book in advance to save on your entry via their website. Enjoy Jubilee Themed Half Term Fun From Thursday 2nd – Sunday 5th June the UK will come together to celebrate Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee. Shakespeare’s England is gearing up to commemorate this memorable occasion in true royal style. Here are some of the Jubilee events taking place over May half term. A Royal Day Out at the British Motor Museum Take the family on A Royal Day Out at the British Motor Museum! Between Saturday 28th May and Sunday 5th June The British Motor Museum will take on a royal theme with costumed characters, the chance to create a ‘royal car’ to take home, and of course, there will be an opportunity to view some special vehicles from the museum collection which have royal links – including the first bespoke royal Land Rover state review car – one of the fleet of vehicles used for HM Queen Elizabeth II’s first Commonwealth Tour. Book your tickets via the museum website here. Us Brits just love to take a risk with our weather so it wouldn’t be a proper British royal celebration without a garden party or picnic! The Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon has five days of special family events culminating in a Picnic in the Park in Bancroft Gardens on Saturday 4th June between 2pm and 6pm, with family activities including flag making and memory making crafts. Families who prefer a more relaxed atmosphere can join an accessible picnic in The Dell Forest Gardens. Other highlights include family workshops, a Jubilee Afternoon Tea in its Rooftop Restaurant and Memories of Her Majesty exhibition at Stratford Town Hall with an online gallery. The RSC’s iconic Theatre Tower will also be lit red, white and blue from Thursday 2nd June – Saturday 4th June. Join Compton Verney for their Jubilee Weekend Picnic in the Park. Get your friends and family together between Thursday 2nd – Sunday 5th June, order one of their fabulous hampers filled with gorgeous goodies and relax in the beautiful parkland. Bookings are essential via the Compton Verney website. Enjoy a Platinum Jubilee Afternoon tea at the Arden Hotel On Sunday 5th June, why not join Karma Salford Hall for their Queen’s Jubilee Garden Party? Another Great British past time is a traditional afternoon tea and our hotels have pulled out all the stops to create special Platinum Jubilee themed feasts for their guests! Throughout June, you can take a Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Afternoon Tea at the quintessentially English Billesley Manor. At the Arden Hotel in Stratford-upon-Avon you can join the celebrations at their Platinum Jubilee Picnic on Sunday 5th June from 12pm until 4pm with a delicious hamper and live music to enjoy. You can also take Platinum Jubilee Afternoon Tea at the Arden Hotel until 30th June – details to book both options are available via their website here. Mallory Court Country Hotel and Spa are offering two special Afternoon Tea experiences for the Jubilee. A picnic Afternoon Tea for 2, to include a picnic and a game of croquet. OR a Platinum Jubilee Afternoon Tea to include Champagne and canapes in the stunning private dining room. More details on both options are available here. Crafty Half Term Events in Shakespeare’s England Arts and Crafts at Coventry Transport Museum Get creative this half term with a choice of excellent art workshops in Shakespeare’s England. Learn how to paint a Spectacular Self Portrait at the Herbert Art Gallery and Museum on Saturday 28th, Monday 30th & Tuesday 31st May, Budding designers will love Compton Verney’s Print Makers Holiday Camp on Tuesday 31st May, or they can get creative while learning about re-fashioning and upcycling clothes at the Re-Fashion Makers Camp on Wednesday 1st June. Coventry Transport Museum is inviting little learners to get hands on with two car and engineering themed craft sessions, This Makes That with These, and Make & Play Engineers – Crazy Colourful Experiments on Monday 30th and Tuesday 31st June respectively. Get Back to Nature in Shakespeare’s England for Half Term Mini-Beast Handling Sessions Stratford Butterfly Farm Rediscover our natural world with several nature themed events during half term. From Saturday 28th May – Wednesday 1st June, the Stratford Butterfly Farm will host its popular Meet the Mini-Beast handling sessions as well as Snake demonstrations and Butterfly & Beetle Life Cycle demonstrations daily in the Discovery Zone. Elsewhere, prepare to go apiary at Compton Verney for their brilliant, Ju-Bee-Lee family fun days from Monday 30th May to Wednesday 1st June. And on Thursday 2nd June, there is a Boggling Bugs Family Workshop at Hill Close Gardens in Warwick. In Kenilworth, mini nature lovers can join the Kenilworth Nature Watch Week! A week long series of outdoor activities for children and families to celebrate and learn about the nature and wildlife in Kenilworth and the local area. Activities include a Children’s Bat Walk, Mini Beast Hunt, and Stream Dipping. Find the full programme of events here. Half Term Family Festivals in Shakespeare’s England Dogfest is coming to Ragley Hall Festivals have returned for 2022 and there are some great events to enjoy in Shakespeare’s England! Dog Fest at Ragley Hall, Park and Gardens is a must for all canine fans, and the much-loved Midlands Air Festival returns to Ragley over the Jubilee weekend from Thursday 2nd to Saturday 4th June. At Coombe Abbey, why not jump back in time and enjoy one of three nostalgic film classics at their Open Air Cinema weekend? Dirty Dancing, Sing-a-Long Grease, and the Rocky Horror Picture Show will be showing respectively from Friday 27th – Sunday 29th May. Fantastic Fairy Tales for Half Term in Shakespeare’s England Wonderland at Magic Alley! Step Through the Looking Glass into the fantastical new Wonderland event at Magic Alley in Stratford-upon-Avon to find out Who Stole the Tarts?! Or treat your little ones to the mystical Once upon a Unicorn event at Fairytale Farm from Saturday 28th May – Sunday 5th June (there’s a prize for anyone who visits in anything unicorn related!) Places to Stay for Half Term in Shakespeare’s England How can you possibly fit all of this excitement into one day? Why not escape for an extended stay and spend a few days here in Shakespeare’s England for the half term holidays? You can find a whole host of accommodation on our website here. How to keep up to date with half term events in Shakespeare’s England? There is so much happening in Shakespeare’s England for this very special half term holiday that it is impossible to include everything in one place! Visit our Events and Festivals calendar for even more events, and make sure to follow us on social media for the latest updates. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, and make sure to subscribe to our mailing list below for updates. Have a royally exciting time in Shakespeare’s England this Half Term! Don’t forget to your share your photos with us on social media with #MyShakespearesEngland. Posted in UncategorisedTagged half term activities, half-term, May half term Shakespeare’s Birthday Celebrations 2022: What’s On in Stratford-upon-Avon Posted on 13th April 2022 18th April 2022 by Sian Smith This April, the annual Shakespeare’s Birthday Celebrations will be taking place ‘live’ in Stratford-upon-Avon for the first time since 2019. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the birthday celebrations were cancelled in 2020 and held online in 2021 so this year there is much excitement around their planned return to the town! Below is a round up of the Shakespeare Birthday celebrations that will be taking place at various locations around the town, along with links to book tickets for some events and access information to help you plan your visit. The Shakespeare Birthday Celebrations and Parade Friday 22nd April A particular highlight of this year’s celebration will take place on Friday 22nd April when the recently restored statue of William Shakespeare, which was presented to Stratford-upon-Avon in 1769 by David Garrick will be formally unveiled by RSC favourites Dame Judi Dench and Sir Kenneth Branagh outside Stratford Town Hall! Saturday 23rd April The annual Shakespeare’s Birthday Parade will take place around the streets of Stratford-upon-Avon, and will include the traditional and flag unfurling ceremony. The parade will begin at 10.30am from Bancroft Gardens on Waterside and take in Sheep Street, High Street and Bridge Street. The flag unfurling ceremony will take place at 11am. The flag poles are positioned at various locations on High Street, Henley Street and Bridge Street. At 11.05am the formal parade will move off from Bridge Street via High Street to Holy Trinity Church. Other spectators wishing to lay flowers at Shakespeare’s Grave are invited to join the rear of the Civic Parade. The parade will conclude at 11.50am at Holy Trinity Church. Sunday 24th April Following an invitation only Civic Reception at the Town Hall at 10am, there will be a traditional procession and church service as follows: Mr Shakespeare will arrive at the Town Hall to ceremoniously offer the Quill to the King Edward VI School Head Boy. From 10.50am, a Procession will lead from the Town Hall to Holy Trinity Church via Chapel Street, Church Street, Old Town, led by the ATC Band. From 11.15am, the annual Shakespeare Service will take place in Holy Trinity Church, where the Quill will be received and placed in the hand of Shakespeare above his grave. The service will conclude at 12.30pm. You can find a full, detailed programme of the Birthday parades and ceremonies on 23rd and 24th April (with full timings) here. Access information for visitors and viewing the parade can be found here. Shakespeare Birthday Celebrations by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust To mark the anniversary of William Shakespeare’s 458th birthday, the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust has planned a special weekend of celebrations in honour of Stratford’s most famous son and the world’s greatest playwright, with a vibrant mix of performances and workshops. The free, family-friendly programme will take place on Henley Street, right in front of the very house where Shakespeare was born (Shakespeare’s Birthplace) and at New Place, his final home. Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 April 2022, 10am – 5pm Free entry to Shakespeare’s Family Homes for CV37 residents In celebration of Shakespeare’s 458th birthday, Stratford-upon-Avon (CV37) residents can enjoy free entry to Shakespeare’s Birthplace, Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and Shakespeare’s New Place during the weekend 23 and 24 April, 10am – 5pm. Simply present your proof of address at the ticket desk. Friday 22 April 2022, 4.30pm Shakespeare’s Birthday Lecture – Shakespeare in a Changing Climate Professor Sir Jonathan Bate CBE, Professor of Environmental Humanities (Literature), Arizona State University, presents this year’s Shakespeare’s Birthday Lecture on the subject of Shakespeare in a Changing Climate. Living through the Little Ice Age, Shakespeare knew all about what he called “rough weather.” From the Forest of Arden to the storms of King Lear and The Tempest, the elements play a major role in several of his plays. And he inherited a series of ancient beliefs about the relationship between climate and national character, geographic origin and human behaviour. How, then, does Shakespeare speak to our own age of climate crisis? Co-hosted by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust and the Shakespeare Institute, University of Birmingham, this year’s lecture will take place online. Tickets £10. Book Signing: On Friday 22 April, Professor Sir Jonathan Bate will be signing copies of his new memoir Mad About Shakespeare: From Classroom to Theatre to Emergency Room in the Shakespeare Bookshop, Henley Street, Stratford-upon-Avon from 2.30- 3pm. Signed copies of the book will also be available to order online from shop.shakespeare.org.uk. Musical performance by K’antu Ensemble Throughout the morning, K’antu Ensemble will perform an eclectic musical performance outside Shakespeare’s Birthplace on Henley Street. This versatile, intriguing and multi-talented vocal/instrumental ensemble are known for the uniqueness of their sound, combining elements of folk and world music with historically-informed techniques. K’antu Ensemble will also deliver free interactive performances and workshops during the afternoon in the garden of Shakespeare’s New Place. Free entry for CV37 residents. Welcombe Hills Walk – Shakespeare and Wildlife Join a guided walk across the Welcombe Hills led by guides from the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust and the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust. Part of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust Sustainable Shakespeare programme, the walk offers an opportunity to explore Shakespeare’s connection to this landscape and the role it played as a likely source of inspiration for his works. Learn about the site’s rich history, and the current conservation efforts that seek to protect and preserve the varied wildlife and habitats of this special place. The walk starts at Rowley Fields and lasts around 2hrs. Tickets cost £10 and available soon at www.shakespeare.org.uk/whatson. Shakespeare Birthday Celebrations with the RSC Join the RSC for free activities and performances to celebrate Shakespeare’s Birthday. Join actors and members of the creative team for Unwrapped in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre (10.15-11.15am, tickets £5 – £8, Suitable for ages 12 years up, book online here.) A free performance of Out of the Deep Blue, by Autin Dance Theatre featuring a 13-foot-tall puppet (4-4.30pm, no booking required) Room for the Soul, an art installation in the RSC’s new Dell Forest Garden. (12-3.30pm, next to the Holy Trinity Church, no booking required) See the final two parts of Henry VI trilogy, Henry VI: Rebellion (1.15pm) and Wars of the Roses (7.15pm) Be part of the live audience for an edition of the popular podcast, The Guilty Feminist on Sunday 24 April. (Tickets from £12.50, The Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Sunday 24 April 2022, 7:30pm, book tickets here.) Some roads in Stratford-upon-Avon will be closed from 8am to 12.30pm – please allow extra time for your journey. Shakespeare Birthday Lunch 2022 with the RSC Saturday 23 April, 2022 Pragnell is delighted to have the honour of organising Shakespeare’s 458th Birthday Lunch. Hosted by actor and presenter Alexander Armstrong, attendees will enjoy a three-course luncheon, accompanied by fine wine and the event will feature performances from the Royal Shakespeare Company, a newly commissioned spoken word piece, along with special guests. The Pragnell Shakespeare Birthday Award, which will be given at the luncheon, celebrates individuals who have significantly furthered society’s understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of the Bard’s work. The illustrious roster of winners includes Sir Ian McKellen, Dame Judi Dench and Sir Kenneth Branagh. For more information, please contact [email protected] Tickets for the lunch can be booked here. Road Closures in Stratford-upon-Avon, 23rd and 24th April Roads in Stratford-upon-Avon will be closed from 7am to 1.30pm on Saturday 23rd April – please allow extra time for your journey. The roads which are subject to the Road Closures are as follows: Sheep Street Chapel Street Southern Lane Wood Street Henley Street Meer Street Chestnut Walk The road closures are designed to keep traffic away from the main parade route, but individual street closures will be lifted as soon as possible after the Parade has passed. Waterside will be closed on Sunday 24 April for the regular up market The following roads will be closed between 10:00am and 1:00pm to allow the Civic procession to march safely from the Town Hall to and from Holy Trinity Church: Other roads leading into the parade route may be affected for a short time, but disruption will be kept to a minimum. The most likely roads to be affected are: Chapel Lane Bull Street College Street Scholars Lane Ely Street All affected roads throughout Stratford town centre on Friday, Saturday and Sunday will re-open as soon as possible, and when safe to do so; During the early part of the morning of Sunday 24 April, much of the town centre will be closed to accommodate those running in the Shakespeare Rotary Marathon. Posted in UncategorisedTagged shakespeare's birthday Have an eggs-cellent Easter in Shakespeare’s England Posted on 8th April 2022 8th April 2022 by Sian Smith Spring has arrived and there’s a long bank holiday weekend to look forward to! Whether you are travelling with family, friends, or seeking a romantic escape this Easter, there is something in Shakespeare’s England for you to enjoy. What’s on in Shakespeare’s England this Easter? You can eggs-pect Easter trails, guided tours, historic houses, delicious seasonal menus, breakfast with the Easter Bunny and much more! Use this helpful guide to help you decide what to do and where to stay when you visit Shakespeare’s England this Easter (for eggs-tra fun, count how many egg-related puns we have managed to squeeze in!) Easter Family Fun Visit the brand-new Zog Playland at Warwick Castle! Whizz down the zip wire and slides, wriggle your fingers in the sand pit, embark on a Golden Star quest and meet everyone’s favourite dragon. Plus, the biggest bird of prey show is back and lots more family entertainment too. Visit the Warwick Castle website for information on how to book. Embark on an Easter Adventure Quest at Kenilworth Castle (2-24 April). Families can eggs-plore the historic site for clues and challenges, discover traditional Easter games like egg rolling and the egg and spoon race and track down the Easter eggs to win a chocolate treat and an adventurer’s certificate. Find more details here. It wouldn’t be Easter without an egg hunt, and if you visit the British Motor Museum over the Easter weekend (15-18 April) you will find an egg hunt with a bit of a Mini twist! Collect the eggs around the museum to claim your reward! From 9-24 April, the British Motor Museum is also hosting a ‘Mini Madness’ event with a ‘Road Map’ family trail, a family tour with the museum’s own Mini factory costumed characters and you can even design your very own Mini with air-drying clay! For information on all of their Easter holiday activities click here. Compton Verney has a cracking programme of Easter holiday activities. Play detective on the Easter Trail that roams inside the galleries and around the stunning parkland, or book the kids onto one of the unique all-day holiday camps which include an Adventure Art Camp (12 April) and a four day Animation Camp (19-22 April, 9.30am-4pm). Visit Shakespeare this Easter On 23 April, Shakespeare’s England will celebrate the birthday of the world-renowned playwright William Shakespeare, and in the run up to this over the Easter break, there are plenty of places to visit and learn more about Shakespeare’s life in Stratford-upon-Avon. Shakespeare’s Birthplace will be open seven days a week this Easter with an introductory exhibition, Famous Beyond Words, which shines a spotlight on Shakespeare’s early life in the town as costumed guides show visitors around the house. Book here. At Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and Gardens – marvel at some of the original features and furniture of the 500-year-old Hathaway family home where Shakespeare courted his bride-to-be, and wander around the pretty spring gardens. Booking is recommended here. At Shakespeare’s New Place, you can walk in Shakespeare’s footsteps and be inspired at the site that was his grand family home from 1597 – 1616. Explore the beautifully restored gardens and sculptures inspired by Shakespeare’s family life and works. The House Next Door exhibition brings to life the story of the building and the personal life of Shakespeare himself. Book your visit here. Even though you are on a break from the school run, we recommend a visit to Shakespeare’s Schoolroom & Guildhall where you can sit in the 600-year-old building where a young Shakespeare would have been taught and experience a lesson by a Tudor schoolmaster. Families can try their hand at quill writing, dress up in Tudor clothing, and enjoy some traditional games. The schoolroom is open daily throughout the holidays, and there will be a special Easter challenge from 15-18 April. Pick up the Schoolroom’s newly launched Family Trail that will take you around Stratford, picking key highlights from Shakespeare’s childhood. Find more information here. If you prefer a guided walking tour, why not book onto a two-hour family-friendly tour with Stratford Town Walk? It starts at 11am from Sunday to Friday, and 11am or 2pm on Saturdays. The tour takes in all of Stratford’s well-known sites with fascinating stories of Shakespeare’s life through fire, flood and plague! (Advance booking is necessary on 07855760377). Easter Activities for Art Lovers Why not unleash your creative side with a host of art-based activities in Shakespeare’s England over the Easter holidays? The Herbert Art Gallery and Museum, Coventry have three family-friendly arts workshops to choose from. You are the Art – Living Sculptures (9-23 April) is a drop-in workshop where children can transform themselves into colourful living sculptures and walk along the runway in extravagant junk modelled outfits, using recyclable materials, and make textured art pieces to take home. Make a collaborative costume art piece with globally renowned artist Daniel Lismore and have your work displayed at the Herbert at the Art Masterclass: Living Sculptures (14 April) or bring your ideas to life through cross stitching at the Art Masterclass: Cross Stitch & Textile Art (21 April). You are never too young to get creative, and at the Lunt Roman Fort, Baginton, near Coventry, your little ones can learn about the ancient artform of mosaic making this Easter! They will be able to create an artwork, which will become part of a giant 4-metre-long frieze within the museum’s permanent collection. Easter Inspired Food and Drink Calling all G&T lovers! Join the first River Avon Gin Tasting Cruise of the year on Easter Saturday (16 April). A 60-minute cruise on the beautiful River Avon through Stratford-upon-Avon taking in riverside sights including the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and Holy Trinity Church. Enjoy a tutored tasting of the eggs-quisite craft gins produced by Shakespeare Distillery – finish with a souvenir glass of Gin & Tonic – perfect! Book your tickets here. At the Arden Hotel, Stratford-upon-Avon, indulge in delicious fish dishes for a traditional Good Friday Supper (15 April), or bring family and friends for a eggs-cellent Easter Sunday Lunch on 17 April, with an Easter egg for the whole party. Book here. Would you like to have breakfast with the Easter Bunny? At Fairytale Farm over the Bank holiday weekend, you and your little ones can enjoy a freshly cooked breakfast with a VIP visit from the Easter Bunny which includes an Easter tale and a chocolate egg! (Places are limited, book here) Throughout the holidays you can also visit to play Easter Egg Bingo, try your hand at some Easter-themed crafts, and enjoy a cuddle with some super-cute real-life rabbits and guinea pigs! Where to stay in Shakespeare’s England this Easter With so much to see and do in Shakespeare’s England this Easter, it makes sense to extend your visit, and there is a whole host of eggs-traordinary places to stay with hotels, spa escapes, family-run guest houses, self-catered accommodation, or glamping sites to choose from. Award-winning historic country house hotel, Mallory Court Hotel and Spa in Leamington Spa, has an Easter Escape offering four nights for the price of three on a Bed & Breakfast basis. Or ideal for visiting friends or family is their Simple Stay offer. Stay in a standard room in the Knight’s Suite, which includes an overnight stay, Nespresso machine and continental breakfast. Enjoy a family Easter getaway at Coombe Abbey Hotel (including bed and breakfast in a family room, child-friendly menu in the Garden Room Restaurant, Coombe choc box and Coombe crowns). Why not eggs-tend your Easter weekend at The Arden Hotel in Stratford-upon-Avon? Their Extend the Weekend offer is available for Sunday and Monday night stays and includes an overnight stay with B&B, a complimentary room upgrade, and a bottle of house wine in your room on arrival! (Available over the Easter bank holiday). You can browse for accommodation in Shakespeare’s England here. Plan your Easter visit to Shakespeare’s England There is so much happening in Shakespeare’s England this Easter that it is impossible to include everything in one place! Visit our Events and Festivals calendar for even more events, and make sure to follow us on social media for the latest updates. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, and make sure to subscribe to our mailing list for updates. Have an eggs-citing time in Shakespeare’s England this Easter! Don’t forget to your share your photos with us on social media with #MyShakespearesEngland. 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Infographs Transfer of Russian troops to left Bank of Dnipro River done: Moscow By Al Mayadeen English Source: Agencies The Russian Defense Ministry says Ukrainian forces tried to disrupt the transportation of civilians and troops to the left bank of the Dnipro River. The transfer of Russian troops to the left bank of the Dnipro River in the Kherson Region was completed. (Reuters) The Russian Defense Ministry confirmed on Friday that the transfer of Russian troops to the left bank of the Dnipro River in the Kherson Region was completed at 5.00 Moscow time (02:00 GMT). In a statement, the Ministry indicated that "not a single piece of military equipment or weapon was left on the right bank," adding that "all Russian servicemen crossed to the left bank of the Dnipro River." The Russian Ministry confirmed that no losses were reported during the transfer of the Russian troops to the left bank of the Dnipro River, confirming that "all civilians who wanted to leave the right-bank part of the Kherson Region were assisted in the evacuation." The statement read that the Russian troops have taken up pre-prepared defensive positions on the left bank of the Dnipro River after the crossing. "The armed forces occupied defensive lines and positions prepared in advance in engineering terms," it said. Ukraine's advance in Kherson did not exceed 6.2 miles The Russian Defense Ministry noted that the advance of Ukrainian troops over the past two days in some areas in the Kherson Region did not exceed 10 kilometers (6.2 miles). On Wednesday, Commander of the Joint Russian Forces in Ukraine Sergey Surovikin reported to Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu that it was necessary to withdraw the troops from the right bank of the Dnipro river, including the city of Kherson, and organize a defense on its left bank, and the proposal was accepted by the minister. Ukrainian forces tried to disrupt transportation of civilians, troops In the same context, the Russian Defense Ministry confirmed that during the transfer of civilians to the left bank of the Dnipro River, Russian troops repelled 33 Ukrainian HIMARS missiles. "During the night the enemy tried to disrupt the transportation of civilians and the transfer of troops to the left bank of the Dnipro River," the statement said, adding that the "Ukrainian armed forces launched five HIMARS missiles on crossings over the Dnipro River." The Ministry noted that "28 rockets were taken down by Russian air defense systems. Five more rockets were successfully deflected from the targets by means of electronic warfare." Read more: Kherson faces electricity outage after Ukrainian attack on power lines Dnipro River Russia & NATO As the Draconian Western-led sanctions on Russia exacerbate the economic crisis worldwide, and as Russian troops gain more ground despite the influx of military aid into Ukraine, exposing US direct involvement in bio-labs spread across Eastern Europe and the insurgence of neo-Nazi groups… How will things unfold? Ukraine considered destroying Nova Kakhovka dam: WaPo Buzzfeed to use AI to write its articles after firing 180 employees FBI created dashboard to mislabel Twitter users as Russian bots Russia reveals Marker 2 combat robots Russian troops enter Vuhledar, block Ukrainian arms supply path Lavrov: Algeria main contender to join BRICS About half a million workers demand wage increases in UK IAEA censures Iran over 'undeclared' change to Fordow plant Exclusive: PIJ delegation, led by Al-Nakhalah to visit Cairo Thursday Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.	{"pred_label": "__label__wiki", "pred_label_prob": 0.9735316634178162, "wiki_prob": 0.9735316634178162, "source": "cc/2023-06/en_middle_0098.json.gz/line1438644"}
4D Lotto Result Summary and History Author: Ren Macabudbud Published: January 31, 2023 0 comments The 4D Lotto summary and history of results for the Year 2023 are summarized at this page. The 4D Lotto game is drawn everyday by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) at 9PM every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The 4D is one of the exciting major digit PCSO games. As with other games, 4D lotto aims to raise the government funds for health programs, medical assistance services, provide business opportunities, and engage in charities of national character. Apart from 4D Lotto, PCSO is also conducting major jackpot-prize games and digit games. You may find here the lotto results today for 6/58 Ultra Lotto, 6/55 Grand Lotto, 6/49 Super Lotto, 6/45 Mega Lotto, 6/42 Lotto, Swertres Lotto/ 3D Lotto, EZ2 Lotto/ 2D Lotto, 6D Lotto, and STL. Here is the history and summary of results for 4D Lotto for the year 2023: WINNING DIGITS February 1, 2023 6-0-1-2 January 30, 2023 2-0-9-2 January 9, 2023 9-6-2-4 How to Play 4D Lotto? 4D Lotto is a game that uses four (4) chambered machine that draws numbers from 0 to 9. The ticket is 12.00 pesos per combination. To play, The player must choose his/her preferred six digits combination from 0 to 9. The selected number can be repeated. To win 4D Lotto first prize, all digits must appear in exact order. The draw of the 4D Lotto is aired at PTV and at PCSO official pages. Players can also play the ROLL1 up to ROLL4. Roll 1 – The first digit ranges from 0 to 9 will be generated by the system to complement the selected last three (3) digits. This will create 10 sets of numbers. Roll 4 – Similar to Roll1 except that the central system will generate the last digit ranges from 0 to 9 to complement the selected first three (3) digits. The first prize amount starts at P10,000.00. If there is no winner, it will be added to the first prize pool for the next 4D lotto draw. If there is more than one (1) winner of the first prize, this will be divided accordingly. Here is table of 4D lotto prizes: 1st Prize 4 out of 4 numbers P10,000.00 2nd Prize Last 3 of 4 numbers P800.00 3rd Prize Last 2 of 4 numbers P100.00 Playing 4D Lotto in COVID-19 Pandemic Prizes above P10,000.00 are subject to 20% tax pursuant to TRAIN Law. PCSO also informs the public to be aware of certain entities claiming that they are connected with the agency. For reliability and security, buy the lotto tickets only at the authorized lotto outlets. Likewise, nobody knows what will come out in any of the lottos draw so don’t be caught up with promises of winning numbers for a higher ticket price. This can be done through the PRC televised game show aired at the Philippine Television Network (PTV) for fixed prized lottery and sweepstakes games. There are also plans to make PCSO games online to gain more bettors resulting in bigger funds.	{"pred_label": "__label__wiki", "pred_label_prob": 0.8941195607185364, "wiki_prob": 0.8941195607185364, "source": "cc/2023-06/en_middle_0098.json.gz/line625193"}
Toronto Couple Cancels Big Wedding to Help Sponsor Syrian Refugee Family Instead By opting for a City Hall wedding, they've raised $17,500 for a refugee family. Samantha Jackson and Farzin Yousefian said they opted for a small city hall wedding on Oct. 9, 2015, to use the money they would've spent on a bigger wedding to instead help Syrian refugees. -- A Toronto couple recently canceled their big wedding to use the money instead to help sponsor a Syrian refugee family's settlement into Canada. Samantha Jackson and Farzin Yousefian had planned a traditional wedding for March -- complete with a gorgeous venue, a caterer and other vendors – costing tens of thousands of dollars, Jackson told ABC News today. But the two decided to toss their plans after realizing the money could be used for a cause close to their hearts and greater than themselves, said Jackson, a doctorate student studying public policy. "We were in the midst of wedding planning in September when that devastating photo of 3-year-old Aylan Kurdi found on a beach came out," Jackson said. "Like so many other people, we became acutely aware of how bad the situation was getting and how important it was to act and do something positive, so we canceled the wedding and redirected the funds." 7-Year-Old Boy Donates All the Money in His Piggy Bank to Mosque Vandalized in Texas Syrian Refugee Family Finds a Home in Connecticut After Being Denied Entry in Indiana How One Syrian Family Found Life in Michigan After War The bride explained she'd been volunteering for Ryerson University Lifeline Syria Challenge, which has been fundraising money to help cover the cost of rent, clothing and food for one year for Syrian refugee families resettling in the Toronto area. She and Yousefian decided to use the money for the wedding to help sponsor a Syrian family of four. "We realized how all the money we would've put to our wedding would be better used helping give Syrian refugee families the second chance they deserve," Jackson said. Jackson added that she and Yousefian acted fast and decided to have a small City Hall wedding last month, followed by a casual dinner with friends and family and a small reception at a bar in Toronto. Ryerson University Lifeline Syria Challenge members (L-R) Ratna Omidvar, Wendy Cukier, Samantha Jackson, Farzin Yousefian and Krysten Connely are pictured together here. "Our family and friends were absolutely thrilled and supportive," Jackson said. "And rather than giving the traditional gift, they made donations to help fund our sponsorship of a Syrian refugee family." The couple has raised $17,500 so far toward their goal of $27,000, which is the amount needed to sponsor a Syrian family of four in the Toronto area, she said. "Our wedding was perfect," Jackson said, “and it was definitely the perfect way to start our marriage.”	{"pred_label": "__label__wiki", "pred_label_prob": 0.7950918674468994, "wiki_prob": 0.7950918674468994, "source": "cc/2023-06/en_middle_0098.json.gz/line1440570"}
Jameis Winston Said He Had Difficulty Reading Street Signs And License Plates Prior To Lasik Surgery #Jameis Winston by Eric Italiano April 29, 2020 2:44 pm Getty Image / Roy K. Miller I have a confession to make: I think I love Jameis Winston. Get him on my New York Jets, the two were born for each other. Only a New York Jets quarterback could possibly possess this sort of unintentional comedy, like a living meme. Winston, who is now in New Orleans after signing a one-year deal with the Saints, told reporters during a conference call that prior to his offseason Lasik surgery, he had difficulty reading things such as license plates and street signs. Jameis Winston on Zoom call with Saints media, about Lasik surgery, said he can now read license plates and street signs that he couldn't read as well before. Helps with blurriness, depth perception, clearer vision. — Greg Auman (@gregauman) April 29, 2020 “No blurriness, and I think that’s huge. Depth perception has increased. Those are big things. I didn’t have bad eyes. I just had astigmatism. I had certain things that they had to fix to increase the precision and sharpness of my vision. That’s the biggest thing.” “I can say this: When you’re riding in a car, and say you get into an accident, you can’t read the license plate of the person who just hit you but they just ran off because they didn’t have insurance, right? Stuff like that. I can read license plates. I can read street signs. I think the precision in the vision is the biggest difference,” Winston said, according to Greg Auman of The Athletic. That’s right, the former Heisman Trophy winner and #1 overall NFL Draft pick has spent the last five years playing quarterback in the world’s most athletic and brutal football league without having the very basic ability to… see far? Just incredible stuff. The man was putting up 5,000-yard passing seasons with essentially one eye. Eric is a New York City-based writer who still isn’t quite sure how he’s allowed to have this much fun for a living and will tell anyone who listens that Gotham City is canonically in New Jersey. Follow him on Twitter @eric_ital for movie and soccer takes or contact him [email protected] Eric Italiano Eric is a New York City-based writer who still isn’t quite sure how he’s allowed to have this much fun for a living and will tell anyone who listens that Gotham City is canonically in New Jersey. Contact him [email protected] Tags Clean NewsFootballJameis WinstonNew Orleans SaintsNFL	{"pred_label": "__label__wiki", "pred_label_prob": 0.7154868245124817, "wiki_prob": 0.7154868245124817, "source": "cc/2023-06/en_middle_0098.json.gz/line1069977"}
HomeFundingUK-based vegan pet food startup OMNI raises €1.3 million to bring nutritious... FundingUK-Startups UK-based vegan pet food startup OMNI raises €1.3 million to bring nutritious plant-based diets to our pets OMNI, the UK’s first vet-backed plant-based food company for dogs, has raised €1.3 million to fuel its expansion in a market estimated to be worth €13 billion by 2028. Investors in the first fundraising round include institutional food-tech investors such as ProVeg International, Trellis Road, Purple Orange Ventures, Shiocap, and Kale United. Other investors include angel investor Vera Baker as part of the Atomico Angel Programme as well as Brendan Robinson, the Founder of Village Vet, Founder of a leading cultivated meat business, and the food-tech media platform FoodHack. Founded in 2020 by Dr Guy Sandelowsky and Shiv Sivakumar, the company has seen an average monthly growth rate of 55% since its soft launch in the UK in May 2021. OMNI produces 100% plant-based, nutritionally-complete dog food that is better for the environment, as well as a healthy choice for dogs. Founder, Guy Sandelowsky is a vet who has witnessed first-hand the rising levels of nutrition-related health problems in dogs, while Shiv, a former investment banker, comes from a family where plant-based dogs have thrived for generations. As entrepreneurs, they believe that conventional dog food is failing both the animals and the planet. The pair are on a mission to become the world’s favourite and most trusted plant-based dog food brand. The so-called plant-based revolution is one of the biggest trends in the foodtech industry for humans, and companies like OMNI are bringing the sustainability-orientated phenomenon to man’s best friend. Any dog owner can tell you how they become part of the family as a pet. OMNI is providing food for our pets that is higher in quality than many of the pet food brands out there and is packed full of nutritional value. The startup has put research into ensuring the food is full of protein – at 30% protein (coming from pea protein, brown rice, pumpkin and so forth), it’s a higher content than other meat-based diets. Guy Sandelowsky said: “More and more pet owners are going vegan, vegetarian or flexitarian, and many are taking their pets with them! This market is already worth many billions of dollars a year worldwide and it will only get bigger – perhaps much, much bigger.” Now, with new capital in hand, OMNI plans to expand its product offering with an exciting new line-up of functional plant-based treats that are due to be released in the coming months. These treats will target specific health issues that are commonly observed in dogs such as skin issues, joint problems, and anxiety. Proptech platform Homesearch brings home €6 million to transform real estate prospecting Paris-founded Wandercraft secures €40 million to accelerate delivery of its personal self-balanced exoskeleton The insect protein industry is flying high London-based Entocycle secures €4.6 million A new era for retail? London-based Emperia bags €9 million to scale metaverse ecommerce Onto raises a €113 million credit facility to drive forward the move to electric mobility Steven Bartlett’s $100 million Flight Story Fund takes off to back the next generation of European unicorns building a better tomorrow The importance of adaptability and being quick on your feet \| Interview with Matt Connelly, Founder and CEO of ihateironing	{"pred_label": "__label__cc", "pred_label_prob": 0.7009022831916809, "wiki_prob": 0.2990977168083191, "source": "cc/2023-06/en_middle_0098.json.gz/line317174"}
How to Stop Speaking Harshly to Yourself KatarzynaBialasiewicz/Thinkstock Harsh self-talk is a pattern of learned behavior, and the good news is we can unlearn it. Recently, I read an interview with author Danielle LaPorte where she stated that she never speaks meanly to herself. “Not ever.” This blew my mind. Because even though I write regularly about practicing self-compassion and embracing ourselves, I still struggle with harsh self-talk. I’m guessing you do, too. It might not be all day every day. Your cruel self-talk might slither in after you make a bad decision, after you hurt someone’s feelings, after you make a mistake at work, after you have an “unproductive” day, after you fail a test, after you don’t achieve a goal. You might say things like: What’s wrong with me? How could I be so stupid? How could I be so incompetent and inept? I can’t do anything right. Of course, I didn’t do well. I never do. Of course, I messed up. What else is new? Figures… “There are many reasons why we speak so harshly to ourselves,” said Lea Seigen Shinraku, MFT, a therapist in private practice in San Francisco. Two of the most common reasons are: to motivate change and to defend against vulnerability, she said. Many people think “that if they aren’t hard on themselves, they will be lazy or never change.” People also use harsh self-talk to avoid doing things that are scary, to manage expectations, and to find a sense of control, she said. Shinraku shared this example: You’re looking for a new job. But you don’t apply for challenging positions to protect yourself from possible rejection. You tell yourself you’re simply not smart enough. “[I]t might feel less humiliating to speak harshly to yourself internally, rather than to be more ‘publicly’ humiliated by risking rejection (or being rejected) by a potential employer.” Harsh self-talk is also a habit, said Sarah Margolin, LMFT, a therapist in private practice in New York City. Over time, you might’ve internalized the negative, critical voices of your caregivers. Today, those voices have become your own. Thankfully, because harsh self-talk is a pattern of learned behavior, we can unlearn it, Margolin said. Below are three tips to help. Explore what’s underlying your self-talk According to Shinraku, our harsh self-talk is actually an alarm that indicates we’re facing something scary. She stressed the importance of getting curious and exploring the underlying fear. Because once we delve deeper, the harshness tends to diminish. For instance, you just started a relationship, and your self-talk has been especially negative. When you examine what’s going on, you realize that your fear of being rejected and being close with someone is driving your mean self-talk, she said. If harsh self-talk is an alarm, your fear is the fire, Shinraku said. “We get so caught up in how loud and harsh the sound of the alarm is, that we do not attend to the fire that’s burning—the fear and suffering that require our attention and compassion.” What are you afraid of? What are you really struggling with? Re-teach yourself We think that if we just do better and be better, then we’ll shield ourselves from suffering (likely a thought rooted in our childhood). We think that if we can control everything, we’ll remain unscathed. “This is a misunderstanding,” Shinraku said. She suggested re-teaching ourselves that suffering is part of life, and when we suffer, what we really need is self-compassion. One practical strategy is the self-compassion break, developed by Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer for their Mindful Self-Compassion course. “The break is a series of phrases that you can adapt to your situation,” Shinraku said. When you notice you’re speaking harshly to yourself, repeat these phrases: This is a moment of suffering. Suffering is part of life. May I be kind to myself. If you don’t like the word “suffering,” Shinraku suggested experimenting with: “This is hard. Hard experiences are part of life. May I be kind to myself.” Re-parent yourself Margolin stressed the importance of kindly parenting ourselves, which we can do by being comforting and encouraging. For instance, she suggested thinking of what you’d say to a child who is hurt, scared or disappointed. Try to console yourself in the same way. (It might even help to picture yourself as a child or even to look at a photo of yourself as a child.) According to Margolin, you might tell yourself: “Everyone makes mistakes,” or “It’ll be OK.” It’s hard to stop cruel and cold self-talk. We see it as gospel. But remember that this self-talk might simply be a habit. And like any habit, you can quit (and substitute it with something healthier, more nourishing). Remember that your mean self-talk might be a signal of an underlying fear. Exploring your fear can diminish the intensity (and help you get to know yourself better). All of this takes practice—like anything worthwhile. This article was first posted on PsychCentral. Fear Suffering Self-Love Self-Talk Margarita Tartakovsky, MS, is an associate editor and regular contributor at Psych Central. Her Master's degree is in clinical psychology from Texas A&M University. In...	{"pred_label": "__label__cc", "pred_label_prob": 0.7376629114151001, "wiki_prob": 0.2623370885848999, "source": "cc/2023-06/en_middle_0098.json.gz/line646543"}
The Fat Jew’s guide to modern branding May 13, 2015 \| By Caroline Bottger Basic bitches rejoice: Josh Ostrovsky, better known as social media performance artist and Instagram’s @thefatjewish, revealed that he is releasing a line of rosé just in time for summer. The name? White Girl, of course, with the tagline “This is so us.” The rosé is a year in the making. Last August, the New York Post reported a shortage at several Hamptons wineries and restaurants. This year, Ostrovsky is determined that such a calamity will never befall the region’s legions of gals ever again: “May we never almost encounter such a fucking travesty … We were right on the brink of disaster. What would’ve happened? We were running dangerously low,” he told Page Six on May 11. Ostrovsky joined Twitter in June 2009 and had enough of a following that by January 2010 he was tapped to edit Vice’s notoriously ribald DO’S & DONT’S section. His Instagram account, where he entertains his 4.1 million followers with funny pictures, jokes and memes, gained mainstream notoriety in 2014, when the New York Times profiled him. The rest is history. Whether you find Ostrovsky’s approach uncomfortably weird or extremely funny, there are lessons brands can learn from the Fat Jew. Here are five. The persona is powerful Ostrovsky’s persona is strongly coded as gay, but in real life, he’s a straight man with a fiancée, fashion publicist Katie Sturino. He identifies with the trappings of a certain flamboyant gayness as part of his personal brand, and has done so since he was a kid.“I was super gay as a youth,” he told Page Six last June. Today he attracts a massive following for that flamboyance as much as for his being messy, hilarious and profane. “It’s a great place to start, especially on social media,” said Luke Carrell, strategy director at social media agency We Are Social. Ostrovsky is not without his detractors, however, but it’s not over any perceived “gayness.” The Fat Jew’s haters often bristle that he recirculates other people’s amusing photos without credit. ME AND MY CUTE ASS DOG @toastmeetsworld FINALLY DID THE BEST FRIENDS MATCHING SHIRT THING, DEDICATED TO ALL THE HATERZ A photo posted by thefatjewish (@thefatjewish) on May 11, 2015 at 2:27pm PDT Appeal to universal sentiments There’s very little newsy content in Ostrovsky’s social feeds. He posts jokes about drugs, sex and the Kardashians — the eternal things in life. The rosé story is a year old, and a footnote at best. To build a connection with people, a strong brand gives users “content to establish their own social identity,” said Lauren Nutt Bello, partner and vp of client services at digital agency Ready Set Rocket. “These social personalities give customers a platform to talk about themselves and say, ‘This is so me!’,” she said. Thank you Mom, I guess for giving birth to me and raising me or whatever, but mostly for telling me to flush a public toilet with my foot. Touching stuff is the worst. A photo posted by thefatjewish (@thefatjewish) on May 10, 2015 at 4:09pm PDT Waiting a full year to respond to a very minor news item runs counter to a lot of advice brands receive about responding in real time to big trends, but Ostrovsky’s approach suggests otherwise. “It does pay off to react to trends as they relate to their consumers and their offerings,” said Carrell. If the brand and the moment fit, then the creative execution might not necessarily be viewed as old news. Ladies, I live with my mom but she goes to bed early and is a deep sleeper so as long as we’re quiet it’s alllllll good, plus I got great snacks like cheese nips and Haribos A photo posted by thefatjewish (@thefatjewish) on May 5, 2015 at 10:31am PDT Have a diverse portfolio The Fat Jew’s portfolio of work runs the gamut of old and new media: Instagram, Twitter (229,000 followers), his dogs Toast and Muppet’s Instagram accounts, a scripted drama based on his life that he sold to Comedy Central, his book, and now, his forthcoming rosé. Social media gives brands the opportunity to learn what their customers are talking about beyond the brand’s purview and “gives insights you wouldn’t have otherwise,” said Nutt Bello. THE WORLD IS SO FUCKING WEIRD IN 2015 (@whatsgoodny) What not to do: Be something you’re not At the end of the day, Ostrovsky is a comedian, not a brand. When comedians offend, there’s the potential to “bounce back stronger than ever before,” said Carrell. “Brands can explore using humor, but they shouldn’t try to replicate the success of comedians.” Still the greatest thing he ever wrote. A photo posted by thefatjewish (@thefatjewish) on Apr 30, 2015 at 6:00pm PDT Marketing Briefing: With younger consumers questioning brands’ trustworthiness, marketers turn to scenario planning More certainty that a marketing play is an authentic fit for a given brand is key as consumers are more skeptical of advertising than ever. Digiday+ Research: Agencies see different paths for online, offline ad spend this year Agencies expect a big jump in online ad spend this year — but the same isn't true for offline ad spend.	{"pred_label": "__label__wiki", "pred_label_prob": 0.5964407324790955, "wiki_prob": 0.5964407324790955, "source": "cc/2023-06/en_middle_0098.json.gz/line258300"}
Individualizing With Art (It’s All About You) By Cindy A. Lugo When Elizabeth Impastato opened her gallery, she had one person in mind…you, her customer. Impastato Gallery and Art therapy provides a unique experience for the art connoisseur and would-be artist. “We cater to the individual,” said Impastato, as she defined her boutique establishment. “Our motto is Express, Create and Explore.” With this mantra in mind, she has created an artistic oasis which compels all of the senses. By fashioning her gallery to emulate a spa experience, Impastato sets herself apart from the traditional art gallery owner. In addition to displaying original works of art available for purchase, she offers artistic services in a serene setting complete with soft lighting, aromatic candles and stress relieving music. Customers can personalize their private art lessons within various painting and drawing packages that Impastato offers. She has crafted Monet and Picasso painting packages differing only in the number of classes in which she teaches privately to students focusing on their individual needs. Art supplies are included with each two-hour lesson. Eric Mondello leads The Drawing Journey with a focus on Perspective and Landscape, the Face, the Human Body, Basic Animals and Shading & Technique. Each of these private lesson packages taught by Mondello includes four one and a half hour classes. Impastato Gallery and Art Therapy also boasts a list of services offering group escapes. The “Un-Wine” package provides an opportunity for a relaxing art session complete with complimentary wine, art supplies and a pre-drawn canvas to paint. “Everyone does not have to paint the same thing. We have a selection of 23 canvases to select from on our website,” said Impastato. The “Date Night” package is popular among couples who desire to share a special moment creating a masterpiece together. The “Corporate Team Fun” package is a creative way to incorporate art into a team building opportunity resulting in a piece of art to display in the workplace. For a complete list of services provided by Impastato Gallery and Art Therapy, Contact the gallery at 985-778-5338 for your lesson or a gift certificate for your budding artist. Check out Impastato Gallery and Art Therapy at www.impastatogallery.com and at their location in the Chenier Marketplace in Mandeville, 1901 Hwy. 190, Suite 28. Woman Who Inspires: Workplace Tragedy, Changes Woman’s Appearance But Not Her Spirit By Chad Ruiz Annie Kirschenbaum Circulates Message of Love and Appreciation Meeting Annie Kirschenbaum is a life-changing experience. Immediately, she swoons you with her southern Woman Who Inspires: Real Superheros of Safe Harbor Safe Harbor is introducing the “Real Superheroes of Safe Harbor” gala to the community. For eight years the annual event was known as the “Real By Christian Dischler How to beat lung cancer This holiday season we’re all thankful to be approaching the end of 2020. But for cancer, there Simple Living Fuels Daryl Hannah’s Environmental Passion By Patricia Danflous Passion, persistence and performance are qualities defining the most talented thespians. Actress Daryl Hannah understands the passion to entertain, the persistence to By Michelle Fouchi Esneault Berries of all kinds are nutritional powerhouses but goji berries, also known as wolfberries, go to the head of the class	{"pred_label": "__label__wiki", "pred_label_prob": 0.5454114079475403, "wiki_prob": 0.5454114079475403, "source": "cc/2023-06/en_middle_0098.json.gz/line1156540"}
Conductive hearing loss - Granuloma invading the middle ear or obstructing the external auditory canal Factor Last reviewed for CCPS 01 July 1996. Preliminary questions [15098] 15310 there is some evidence that a granuloma invading the middle ear or obstructing the external auditory canal may be a factor in the development or worsening of the condition under consideration. 15286 the veteran has suffered from a granuloma that invaded the middle ear or caused obstruction of the external auditory canal at some time. 15287 the veteran has suffered from a granuloma that invaded the middle ear or caused obstruction of the external auditory canal of side and site of the body at some time. 16633 — the granuloma that invaded the middle ear or caused obstruction of the external auditory canal of side and site of the body is due to an illness or injury which is identifiable. [Default true] 15288 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the identified illness or injury which caused the granuloma and VEA service for conductive hearing loss. 15289 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the identified illness or injury which caused the granuloma and VEA service for the clinical onset of conductive hearing loss. 15291 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the identified illness or injury which caused the granuloma and operational service for the clinical onset of conductive hearing loss. 15292 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the identified illness or injury which caused the granuloma and eligible service for the clinical onset of conductive hearing loss. the clinical onset of conductive hearing loss of side and site of the body occurred after the end of the veteran's last period of VEA service. the veteran's conductive hearing loss of side and site of the body permanently worsened. 15290 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the identified illness or injury which caused the granuloma and VEA service for the clinical worsening of conductive hearing loss. 15293 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the identified illness or injury which caused the granuloma and operational service for the clinical worsening of conductive hearing loss. 15294 — the veteran has established the causal connection between the identified illness or injury which caused the granuloma and eligible service for the clinical worsening of conductive hearing loss. Clinical onset and operational service [15291] the veteran suffered from the granuloma that invaded the middle ear or caused obstruction of the external auditory canal of side and site of the body, and which was caused by the identified illness or injury, at the time of the clinical onset of the condition under consideration. 15297 — the identified illness or injury which caused the granuloma is causally related to operational service. Clinical onset and eligible service [15292] 15298 — the identified illness or injury which caused the granuloma is causally related to eligible service. Clinical worsening and operational service [15293] the veteran suffered from the granuloma that invaded the middle ear or caused obstruction of the external auditory canal of side and site of the body, and which was caused by the identified illness or injury, at the time of the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration. the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred prior to that part of operational service to which the identified illness or injury which caused the granuloma invading the middle ear or obstructing the external auditory canal of side and site of the body is causally related. Clinical worsening and eligible service [15294] the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred prior to that part of eligible service to which the identified illness or injury which caused the granuloma invading the middle ear or obstructing the external auditory canal of side and site of the body is causally related. URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/ccps-medical-research-library/statements-principles/c-d/conductive-hearing-loss-f049-h902/rulebase-conductive-hearing-loss/granuloma-invading-middle-ear-or-obstructing-external-auditory-canal	{"pred_label": "__label__wiki", "pred_label_prob": 0.9071906805038452, "wiki_prob": 0.9071906805038452, "source": "cc/2023-06/en_middle_0098.json.gz/line1721102"}
Radio 101: Music Row Live During CMA Week in Nashville - 2021 Recap Earlier this month, I had the work opportunity of a lifetime. My co-host, my boss and I traveled to the home of country music, Nashville Tennesee, to broadcast live from Sharla McCoy's Music Row Live event during CMA Awards Week. I documented the trip in real-time on my Instagram Stories, but I've been wanting to share a more in-depth recap of everything here on the blog. I've been working full-time in radio for four and a half years now, but this was the first work trip that I've ever had the chance to go on. And what a first trip it was! Our broadcast set up for Music Row Live. The two big country music awards shows that happen every year are the ACMs (Academy of Country Music) and the CMAs (Country Music Association). The ACMs are typically held in Las Vegas sometime in the spring, and the CMAs typically in Nashville in November. Prior to working full-time in country radio, I assumed that all that happened for each of these annual events were just the televised awards shows themselves. I had no idea that there were lots of radio and record industry networking events, parties, and broadcasting opportunities in the days leading up to country award shows. In the average year before COVID, I've been told there would be tons of CMA Week broadcast opportunities in Nashville for those in the radio industry. These events function kind of like conferences or trade shows, where each station would set up a small area to broadcast remotely in one giant room, and country artists and their entourages would travel from station to station, giving brief interviews. Some artists would hit all the events that week, and some would only hit certain events, as there would be multiple happening around Nashville at the same time. Last year there weren't any in-person CMA Week events for radio, and this year things were still off to a slow start back. Some of the larger annual radio broadcast events were still cancelled for this year. But one CMA Week event, Sharla McCoy's Music Row Live, was a go for this year! Sharla's CMA events are typically more intimate than some of the other ones, and a limited number of stations get to attend. My boss and Sharla happen to be very good friends who go way back, so Sharla reached out to 97.3 The Eagle a few months ago inviting us to be some of this year's lucky attendees. There were only like 10-15 stations present this year, so we were honored to be part of this small group. Guitars for the radio stations in attendance that were signed by all of the country stars who came to Music Row Live! I believe we will be auctioning off our two guitars for charity. Music Row Live was held this year at the iconic Starstruck Entertainment Studios, which is right on Music Row itself in Nashville. Sharla took so many COVID precautions into planning the event, and I think one of the main reasons that she picked Starstuck as the venue was so each radio station could have their own individual room to broadcast in, instead of everyone being out in one giant sectioned off room, like some of the other broadcast events used to do pre-COVID. Our station staff got put into a writers' room- the whole time I was there I kept wondering what famous country songs had been written in the very room we were in. 😊 Sharla McCoy herself is amazing- I need to give her a shout-out! She worked so hard to make sure everything about her event ran flawlessly- from the COVID precautions to the schedule for each day, and making sure all of the radio people had constant access to drinks and snacks (there was an awesome snack room that I made hourly visits to- haha!). Sharla also hired an awesome team of interns that assisted all of the stations, and they were all fantastic. Thank you Sharla and team for everything! Left to right: Sharla, my co-host Cash, my boss Eddie and me! Our Music Row Live events were three days long. Sunday was a half day, and Monday and Tuesday were very full and long days. My boss would set up our recording equipment each morning in our little room, and Cash and I would wrap up interview prep for the artists. Then they would start arriving! Over the course of the three days, we met and interviewed 40+ country artists! There was rarely a dull moment, during the short breaks in between artists, we had a continuous stream of record label reps and execs who stopped by to say hello to my boss (he's been in country radio a long time and truly knows everyone!). We would take a lunch break everyday, and everyone from all the radio stations in attendance would come out to the lobby of Starstruck to eat and enjoy a lunchtime acoustic performance from an artist! Our performers were Ian Flanigan (from the Voice), Cam, and Dillon Carmichael. Since we met so many artists in such a short amount of time, it would honestly be tough for me to share all of them with you here. (This would be a very long blog post if I did that!) Instead, I wanted to highlight a few of the more well-known country artists that I got to meet and interview, and also a few country newcomers who really stood out to me / impressed me, and that I think should be on your radar if you listen to country. Let's start with some of the bigger stars: Kelsea Ballerini- I was so excited to meet her! She is so incredibly kind and sweet in person, it felt like interviewing an old friend. John Rich of Big & Rich - he was so nice and shared some Nashville local recommendations with us. Eddie Montgomery of Montgomery Gentry- it was hard not to get emotional when he spoke about launching his solo career following the passing a few years ago of his musical partner Troy Gentry. American Idol and North Carolina's own Scotty McCreery! Something cool about Scotty and his wife still reside in North Carolina, he just travels in to Nashville when he needs to for work. Dustin Lynch! Super nice guy, he just radiated positivity in his interview with us. The only two country stars that I truly felt starstuck to meet... married couple Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd! Carly Pearce is such a delight! Not only is she absolutely gorgeous, but she is so funny too! Lee Brice! He's so nice and down to earth, and told us a fun story about Virginia Beach! Many of the artists that we met were experiencing their first Music Row Live and CMA Week- just like me! It was so inspiring to talk to so many new artists- most of them have been grinding away in Nashville for between 5-10 years (some even more), just waiting for their big break to come. It was so inspiring to me to hear their stories of perseverance, and I related to many of them based on my own career! Here are my favorite new artists that I met (check out their songs if you're a country fan): Priscilla Block! She got her big break last year through TikTok! I absolutely love her voice and her first few singles. Nate Barnes! He has an incredible story of getting discovered for music- and leaving his life and former career back home in Michigan to take a risk and move to Nashville. I can't wait to follow his future success! Elvie Shane! Super cool and chill guy, another artist that it felt like we'd been old friends with for awhile. And I just love that the lyrics behind his first hit song are all about being a step-father! Frank Ray! He left a career in law enforcement back home in New Mexico to pursue his Nashville music dreams. He is incredibly nice and just had such positive energy! Dillon Carmichael! His voice and music reminds me of Luke Combs- so if you like Luke I think you'll love Dillon. He was one of our lunchtime performers one of the days! You can see all of the 40+ artists that we met and interviewed in my IG Story Highlight HERE, and you can listen to all of the radio interviews that we did HERE! Lastly, I wanted to answers a few questions that y'all sent me on Instagram about Music Row Live: Were there COVID precautions taken for the event? - I so appreciated how many precautions Sharla took with organizing her event this year. Proof of full vaccination or a recent negative COVID test was required for everyone! All three of us there from 97.3 The Eagle are fully vaccinated. 😊 Were you able to recognize each artist by name? How did you keep track of everyone you met? The bigger stars yes, but definitely not all of the smaller artists, especially since for the two longer days we didn't have many breaks between interview guests and it was all one after another after another! That's why I was so thankful that we were assigned an awesome intern, Chris, working for the whole event with our station and a couple of the others that were broadcasting near us. He would let us know the next few artists on schedule to meet us, and also give helpful reminders when we were running over time with an interview. Were any of the artists rude or not what you expected in person? One of the things that I've enjoyed the most about my first few months in country radio is learning how this part of the industry truly is a family, and that extends to the artists as well! Every single person we met from the 40+ artists, to the record reps and execs, to the other radio people there, were all so nice! Some of the artists definitely are a little more outgoing than others, but every single one of them was nice, and so gracious to us in our radio interviews. Did you know in advance which artists you were getting to interview? A little bit! We found out a few days before leaving for Nashville who the first artists were that we'd be seeing on the first day, and then once we arrived we found out the schedule for the other two days. There were a couple last minute cancellations for a couple interviews, but there were also a couple awesome last minute additions! Why didn't you stay to attend the CMA Awards? It just didn't work out for us this year, but that doesn't mean that it can't in a future year! Country radio folks absolutely can and do attend the CMA Awards, and I would love to get the chance to see the main event in a future year! At Music Row Live, do the country artists that you met just go from room to room meeting and interviewing with different radio stations? Yes- that's literally exactly how it is! One more reminder- you can see all of the 40+ artists that we met and interviewed in my IG Story Highlight HERE, and you can listen to all of the radio interviews that we did HERE! My Travel Diary blog post from my first trip to Nashville (for vacation not work) in 2019 can be read HERE. This was truly the career experience of a lifetime! I hope to have the chance to go to Music Row Live in a future year again, and finally attend the CMA Awards as well. So far country radio has been very good to me! 😍 Labels: Career, Dream come true, My life, Radio, Radio 101, Things I love, Travel, Work	{"pred_label": "__label__cc", "pred_label_prob": 0.5379374027252197, "wiki_prob": 0.4620625972747803, "source": "cc/2023-06/en_middle_0098.json.gz/line1391826"}
Animals · Conservation · Education · Environment · Profiles/Interviews Trailhead Ambassador Program enhances hiking in Oregon Written by Teresa Bergen Lifestyle Parenting Education Wilderness lovers often see dismaying things on hiking trails: litter, thirsty people in flip flops who forgot to bring water, rambunctious dogs whose owners have never heard of leash laws, clueless couples who carve their names into trees. Instead of simply griping about these miscreants, some parks and wilderness areas have developed constructive ways to educate the public and make recreation safer and more fun for everybody. The Trailhead Ambassador Program at Oregon’s Mount Hood and Columbia River Gorge recruits volunteers to greet hikers at trailheads, answering questions and offering suggestions. Inhabitat talked to Lizzie Keenan, wilderness lover and co-founder of the program, about how trailhead ambassadors can make tangible differences in the local environment. Inhabitat: Tell us about your involvement with the Trailhead Ambassadors Program. Lizzie Keenan: I co-founded the program with Friends of the Columbia Gorge in the summer of 2017. The program was a mesh of an idea the Mt. Hood and Columbia River Gorge Tourism Alliance had merged with Trail Talks, a program Friends of the Columbia Gorge piloted that summer. The Tourism Alliance, which I manage, has funded the bulk of the program since its inception, and I have been there every step of the way helping to shape and grow it into what it is today. Related: Seven commandments of Leave-No-Trace camping Additional partners to get it launched included U.S. Forest Service for the Columbia River Gorge and U.S. Forest Service for Mt. Hood National Forest, Oregon State Parks, and local tourism entities like Oregon’s Mt. Hood Territory. The idea came from increased feedback from our local communities in the region that search and rescue at our trails was at an all-time high, that congestion at trails was becoming unmanageable and there was a general call for help for educating visitors on best practices in our recreation areas. I did some research and found a couple of programs in different parts of the U.S. running something like what we were looking for. In the end, we mirrored a lot of our program from the White Mountain National Forest Trailhead Steward Program. Inhabitat: What are some of the more unusual questions ambassadors have heard? Keenan: Upon seeing the dog that our volunteers brought with them to the trail, a young boy asked, “Will I see other mountain lions like that one on the trail?” Ambassadors working at Multnomah Falls have been asked by visitors, “How do I get to the Columbia River Gorge from here?” The answer is usually, welcome! You made it! Someone asked at the Dog Mountain Trailhead, “Is there a restaurant or store on top of Dog Mountain, so we can buy food?” Inhabitat: What kind of traits should a volunteer have? Keenan: Being a trailhead ambassador requires someone who enjoys talking with people. We ask that our volunteers study up on the trails they will be volunteering at so they can share advice with confidence and authenticity. Finally, ambassadors should love the region. Love the trails, the communities, the culture of the area. That translates to visitors loving and appreciating the land they are recreating on more. Inhabitat: Have you seen any results? Keenan: Yes! In our first season, which ran over the course of 20 weekends, our volunteers talked to over 23,700 visitors in the Gorge and on Mt. Hood. They helped to shape visitors’ experiences. Example actions visitors have taken after speaking with a trailhead ambassador include going to their car to get better shoes and/or water, taking a picture of the map of the trail so they can reference it on their hike, getting a parking pass when they didn’t have one already and much more. Related: Get ready for an adventure with this ultimate checklist of backpacking essentials Other results include fewer car break-ins on the weekends that volunteers staffed the trails as well as a feedback loop of trail information that would go directly to the local land manager. One example of this was at Starvation Creek; after speaking with hikers in the area, the ambassadors found out there was a landslide on the trail. They were then able to inform Oregon State Parks about it, and soon rangers came in to close off that portion of the trail. Inhabitat: What kind of feedback have you received from visitors? Keenan: It has been 99 percent thankful and supportive. Both regular recreators and new folks visiting from out of town have been incredibly thankful to have trailhead ambassadors stationed at their trail. Those who are local are thankful to have people sharing advice at the trails, because they have seen and helped unprepared visitors in the past. Those new to the trails are excited to have someone nice and approachable to talk to, to ask questions of and feel more confident about heading out on a new adventure. Inhabitat: Do you have any advice for other places interested in starting similar programs? Keenan: Borrow materials from another program who is running a program like the one you want to do; don’t recreate the wheel. Start small and develop your dedicated group of volunteers. Finally, collect data. This program has been a huge opportunity for us to learn and track common issues and trends at our trailheads that we and the other agencies involved can use to better serve the land and visitors in the future. + Trailhead Ambassadors Program Images via Trailhead Ambassadors Program and Bureau of Land Management Trailhead Ambassadors Program Trailhead Ambassadors go through training to best serve visitors to the Mount Hood and Columbia River Gorge. The program has already seen outstanding success in keeping visitors and the parks safe. One of the most important qualities for volunteers is that they are outgoing. The position requires interacting with visitors. The program helps educate visitors to take care of our natural lands. Inhabitat spoke with Lizzie Keenan, a co-founder of the Trailhead Ambassadors Program in Oregon.	{"pred_label": "__label__cc", "pred_label_prob": 0.7415316700935364, "wiki_prob": 0.2584683299064636, "source": "cc/2023-06/en_middle_0098.json.gz/line1028247"}
Premieres in Brazilian cinemas on 02/02/2023 President Lula takes a new attitude AGAINST Bolsonaro’s plans: see what happened Carnival 2023: Queen of Vitória flaunts 24K gold iPhone: costs 40 thousand AGU calls for Wallace’s banishment from Olympic sport after controversy with Lula Films Globo will show over the weekend (10/28 to 10/30) – Cinema News How to know if the egg is good using the cell phone flashlight and water “Expectation and impasse”; Santos has serious problems facing Palmeiras and Maicon is just the ‘tip of the iceberg’ Nicole Kidman, Zac Efron and Joey King to star in new Netflix romantic comedy UK faces biggest day of strike in 11 years with stoppages in several sectors InDriver competes with Uber and 99 as the cheapest transport app Home/Sports/“Not even the World Cup got in the way”; Flamengo prepares 4 reinforcements after the departure of Dorival Júnior “Not even the World Cup got in the way”; Flamengo prepares 4 reinforcements after the departure of Dorival Júnior Admin December 3, 2022 Sports Leave a comment 9 Views The intention of the Flamengo board is to further increase the options in the squad, aiming to be successful in 2023 in Mais Querido Per Peter Zanuzzi 12/03/2022 – 2:17 pm BRT Photo: Marcello Zambrana/AGIF – Even with the departure of Dorival, Flamengo remains strong in the market. The World Cup is getting closer and closer, with countless underdogs, but also with favorite teams guaranteeing a place in this remaining final. About that, several Brazilian teams take the time to study possible signingsprecisely aiming to increase the level of the cast in 2023, which promises to be a well-attended season. In the case of Flamengo it is no different, even with the departure of Dorival Júnior, so much so that the cariocas have already made contact with some players that are of interest, even if it is just to find out about the true conditions. As a result of departures, as was the case with Rodinei, Diego Ribas and Diego Alves, some positions need to be updated, precisely thinking about a tiring schedule. Not even the World Cup interfered with the searches, so much so that journalist Leonardo José brought the information directly from backstage, specifying the 4 reinforcements that were chosen by the Flemish board🇧🇷 “While the World Cup is going on, Flamengo is still at full steam with the planning for 2023. The board is still looking to hire a goalkeeper, a right-back and a defensive midfielder, in addition to expecting a good ‘market opportunity’ for a midfielder”he wrote. Who can paint soon is the goalkeeper Rossi, from Boca Juniors, who even came to be probed by Vasco as well, but with advanced talks with Rubro-Negro, the Argentine is getting closer and closer to playing in Gávea in 2023 , even more so due to the fact that Hugo Souza is also living his last days in Rio de Janeiro. Furthermore, Rumors have put Anderson Talisca, Lucas Moura and Cristiano Ronaldo in the sights in recent days, but there is still no progress for the trio🇧🇷 In the case of CR7, for example, the chances of signing a contract with Al-Nassr, from Saudi Arabia, receiving more than R$ 1 billion per year, are great after returning from Qatar. Tags Dorival Junior Flamengo Marketplace world Cup Previous Zendaya returns to Instagram with an unpublished photo on the set of “Duna 2”. Check out! Next After threat to Twitter, Apple raises tension and wages war against Elon Musk Mbappé misses penalties, but PSG beat Montpellier for the French The proposal made by the US fund Serengeti for 20% of Liga Forte Futebol (LFF) …	{"pred_label": "__label__wiki", "pred_label_prob": 0.8869582414627075, "wiki_prob": 0.8869582414627075, "source": "cc/2023-06/en_middle_0098.json.gz/line1518951"}
KT Network Iraq's stock market looks positive, says Rabee Securities By Omnia Tarek Published: Mon 16 Jan 2023, 10:30 AM For a country enshrined in political controversy and uncertainty, the economic outlook for the future of Iraq looks optimistic, according to Rabee Securities founder and chairperson Shwan Ibrahim Taha. He said: "Under the circumstances, the Iraq markets and economy have managed to stand firm, which is what is required in a such difficult political standstill and tense geopolitical situations." Taha highlighted the market success in 2022, where Iraq’s budget revenues increased by 59 per cent yearly to $100.9 billion due to an increase in oil prices. Similarly, Iraq’s central bank foreign currency reserves rose to $96 billion at year's end. Taha emphasised that implementing more robust governance measures and reducing costs associated with government wages would make way for more sustainable measured policies in the future. Interim progress has already been made with improved bilateral relations and investment opportunities with countries such as Saudi Arabia, Japan, China, England, and France. More recently, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced that it would set up a company to invest in Iraq, which is expected to pave the way for a raft of government implementation of laws and regulations to attract further overseas investors to the country. Taha added: "I am optimistic about Iraq’s outlook; we will witness a gradual increase in production to reach five million barrels by 2028. Any significant downside in oil prices could add some pressure. Still, we are positive that international investors are slowly returning, and this will be further helped by improvements to internal policies implementation." — Omnia Tarek is the senior account manager at Sahara PR. More news from KT Network A&A Associate register record 3,000 new companies in 2022 Dubai consultancy caps off productive year as world’s fastest growing business setup firm; bags prestigious Global Business Outlook Award for unprecedented numbers Philips highlights the role of impactful partnerships at Arab Health 2023 to achieve real and long-term healthcare results Six hot CX trends for 2023 and beyond Be More Keto combines convenience with affordability Rumailah Farm set to expand across UAE Business Tabloid Awards recognises excellence in various industries Ekta’23 sets an immersive art exhibition celebrating the 74th Republic Day Dr Abdalla Kablan: It’s time to calm down about ChatGPT	{"pred_label": "__label__wiki", "pred_label_prob": 0.9577495455741882, "wiki_prob": 0.9577495455741882, "source": "cc/2023-06/en_middle_0098.json.gz/line1632457"}
Justice For Cedric Navigation UNRELEASED CEDRIC LOFTON HOSPITAL PHOTOS “… preliminary autopsy results showed only scratches and a bruise a few scratches and no life threatening injuries.” -Sheriff Jeff Easter, press conference, September 30 How could that be said when this was his condition?The coroner’s report also diapers the timeline and events presented by District attorney Marc Bennett. Does this anger you? It should! Ask yourself, if it were your child, and these delays and false information were given out, while still no charges filed, no admission of guilt and no responsibility taken… START THERE… And go do it. Call, March, Shout, Visit, Write, Share, Email, post, tweet, comment #JusticeforCedric 👊🏾💪🏾✊🏾 Sedgwick County sheriff Jeff Easter phone number: 316.660.3900 Sedgwick County District Attorney Marc Bennett phone number:316.660.3600 Official response of Cedric Lofton’s parents to coroner’s report Re: Statement on behalf of the Family of Cedric Lofton in Response to Release of Sedgwick County Autopsy Report Today, the Chief Medical Examiner for Sedgwick County, Kansas, confirmed that Cedric Lofton’s death was a homicide. According to the Medical Examiner, Cedric suffered “cardiopulmonary arrest … after a physical struggle while restrained in the prone position.” This confirms our belief that Sedgwick County personnel at the Juvenile Intake and Assessment Center (JIAC) in Wichita killed Cedric. As supported by the video evidence, these individuals unjustifiably and with excessive and unreasonable force pinned Cedric to the ground, ultimately killing the unarmed, 135-pound, 17-year-old African American teenager. Cedric’s family anxiously awaits the findings of the criminal investigation and believes the Sedgwick County District Attorney should pursue criminal charges against the law enforcement personnel responsible for Cedric’s death. Cedric’s death was caused by the hands of the very authorities that were obligated to protect him and make sure he was safe. Instead, they killed him with conscious disregard for the young life in their keeping. This is a tragedy of epic proportions! These senseless killings by authorities must stop! Cedric and his family deserved better. Cedric’s family will not rest until they have secured justice for him. – Civil Rights Attorneys Steven Hart (312.955.0545) and Andrew M. Stroth (844.878.4529) Parent’s Attorneys Use Law To Demand Footage WICHITA, KS – Relying on the Kansas Open Records Act, Sarah Harrison and Chad Lofton, the parents of Cedric Lofton, demanded transparency into the death of their 17-year-old son. Cedric died from injuries sustain while in custody at the Juvenile Intake Assessment Center in Wichita, Kansas. Earlier today, civil rights attorneys Andrew M. Stroth, Matt Topic, and Steven Hart sent a formal request under Kansas law to the Wichita Police Department, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, Sedgwick County, and the Sedgwick County Sheriff Department demanding that Cedric’s family be given access to any videos of the incidents resulting in Cedric’s tragic death. “On September 24, 2021, everything changed for the family of Cedric Lofton. When law enforcement uses deadly force, it is critically important that families have prompt access to videos and other records so they can better understand what happened and test official statements like those that have already been made here,” said Andrew M. Stroth and Matt Topic. A copy of the letter can be found here. Before & After Photos Of Cedric with Plea From Parents To Release Footage Honorable Governor Laura Kelly State of Kansas 300 SW 10th Avenue, Suite 241S Re: September 24, 2021 Killing of Cedric Lofton Dear Honorable Governor Kelly, The weekend before last, on September 24, 2021 our 17 year-old son Cedric Shemar Lofton was taken into custody by the Wichita Police Department, unreasonably detained with handcuffs and the WRAP restrain system, taken to the Juvenile Intake Assessment Center (“JIAC”), and ultimately died from his injuries. Cedric loved his family and his job, was a student at Wichita High School East, enjoyed writing songs and poetry, and liked to sing. We are reaching out to you, as the Governor of Kansas, to ask for your help, as we try to come to terms with Cedric’s death at the hands of law enforcement officers in the City of Wichita and Sedgwick County. It is our understanding that authorities within the Kansas Bureau of Investigations (“KBI”) and others have in their possession video and other evidence of how our son died while in their custody. If you have even the smallest amount of compassion for our family, would you please arrange for us and our legal counsel to view all of the video evidence of the moments leading up to the tragic death of Cedric. This includes video evidence from the Wichita Police Department, Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office, and videos from the Juvenile Intake Assessment Center so we can learn more about the final moments of our son’s life. We are setting up an official memorial and information website at:www.JusticeforCedric.com where we will update supporters and the public with new information regarding our son and this case. You may reach us through our attorneys, Andrew M. Stroth, Action Injury Law Group – (844) 878 4529 or [email protected] and Steven Hart at Hart McGaughlin Eldrirdge – (312) 955 0545 or [email protected] We have also designated Pastor Maurice Evans as our family spokesperson. Pastor Evans can be reached at (530) 763 2867 [email protected] Sarah Harrison and Chad Lofton, mother and father of Cedric Lofton cc: Mr. Brandon Whipple, Mayor – City of Wichita Mr. Kirk D. 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You Are Here: Home → 2016 → April → 20 → Luisita farmers hold vigil to stop destruction of farms, huts Luisita farmers hold vigil to stop destruction of farms, huts Ronalyn V. Olea April 20, 2016 DAR, Hacienda Luisita, land reform MANILA — The rumbling sound of bulldozers roused Hacienda Luisita farmers from sleep past 10 pm, April 18, when Aquino-Cojuangco aides reportedly ordered the complete demolition of collective farms and huts run by a farmworkers organization in barangay Mapalacsiao, Hacienda Luisita, Tarlac. According to reports from the Alyansa ng mga Manggagawang Bukid sa Asyenda Luisita (Ambala), goons under the orders of Arsenio Valentino, a known Aquino-Cojuangco aide and farm administrator were set to demolish Ambala’s kubol (headquarters) in barangay Mapalacsiao. Several women farmers held vigil to stop the bulldozing. Florida Sibayan, Ambala chairperson, said, “Hindi natuloy ang pagbuldos ng kubol sa Mapalacsiao, sa pagkakaisa ng mga kababaihan na ipaglaban ang lupa. Kahit gabi na, hindi sila natakot na ipagtabuyan ang mga magbubuldos.” (The bulldozing of our hut in Mapalacsiao was averted by the women’s unity to fight for the land. It was very late, but they were not afraid to drive away the goons) However, Ambala also reported that the bulldozers are now on standby and demolition can continue any time. Gravel and sand has been delivered to the area where a workers’ barracks has been set up for the construction of a new structure in the said disputed area. The Unyon ng Manggagawa sa Agrikultura (UMA) noted that this new threat coincides with the fourth anniversary of the historic Supreme Court decision for total land distribution in Hacienda Luisita which was promulgated on April 24, 2012. Only last month, more than 20 hectares planted mostly to monggo (mung bean) and other food crops in the same area have been destroyed by eight tractors manned by goons reportedly hired by Valentino, and another known Cojuangco-Aquino aide, Buena Timbol. UMA Secretary General Danilo Ramos lamented that “President Aquino does not give a damn about these illegal activities in his own backyard.” “Two Cojuangco-Aquinos have won the presidency with the promise to distribute Hacienda Luisita to us farmworkers. But look at what’s happening to us here now,” Sibayan said. Anakpawis lawmaker Fernando “Ka Pando” Hicap revived his call to investigate the bogus land distribution implemented by Aquino and the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in Hacienda Luisita. As early as August 2013, Anakpawis authored House Resolution No. 163, directing the House Committee on Agriculture to conduct an inquiry, after reports of fraudulent processes and harassment of farmers hit the news. In October 2103, Anakpawis, Rep. Neri Colmenares and the rest of the Makabayan bloc in Congress also introduced House Resolution 417 to hold investigations regarding the highly questionable land survey of Hacienda Luisita. “The DAR’s dubious land survey and mode of distribution via tambiolo raffle draws in highly militarized ceremonies laid the basis for the swindle of supposed beneficiaries and the shameless landgrabbing and eviction happening now in Hacienda Luisita,” Ramos said. Other than this incident, on June 25, 2014, the DAR itself through its Provincial Agrarian Reform Office led by Atty. Jose Eduardo Narcisco, with assistance from fully-armed policemen, led the destruction of food crops and fruit trees in the same area in Hacienda Luisita. The UMA said DAR is also instrumental in the illegal arrest, smear campaign and filing of trumped-up charges against Hacienda Luisita farmers who were slapped with violation of RA 6657 or the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law – for cultivating the land promised by agrarian reform. In 2014, complaints or countercharges were filed by farmers at the Department of Justice (DOJ) against the perpetrators and other members of the President’s family. Up to now, no action has been taken by authorities. “Now they are wooing us to vote for someone who will continue their ‘Daang Matuwid.’ Are they referring to a ‘straight path’ where farmers are run over by rumbling bulldozers?” Sibayan said.	{"pred_label": "__label__wiki", "pred_label_prob": 0.8283107876777649, "wiki_prob": 0.8283107876777649, "source": "cc/2023-06/en_middle_0098.json.gz/line1687031"}
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Intelligence is a lie / I am not strong » In conclusion a job of this sort is potentially a good fit for a person of charitable inclinations — a social worker, a church volunteer — but who is skeptical or otherwise unsuited for work with institutions and who is at least partially buffered against economic considerations. (Without “buffering” you’d probably need two such jobs.) The service that you can provide is first that which any service worker can do, treating as a human being any person who should fall under your sphere of influence; — then as an honest and reliable employee to a hard-pressed small business owner, who can’t pay much; — then as a person who knows English well where that is not always the case, particularly in writing, even among native speakers — who can help fill out job and unemployment applications, write and read official letters, etc.; — then as a person who has basic computer and smartphone literacy, where people are old and may not have that; — then as a person needed in emergencies (you’re moving? you’ll be in the hospital?) and gives alms and has time to spare; — then as a person who listens attentively and without judgment to frequently boring and sometimes egregious monologues; — then as a constant presence, a reliable fallback, the interlocutor of last resort; — then as a voice of convention, a voice of what a “normal” person thinks about such topics as — Bitcoin, when to invest, various organic powders and pills, various pseudo-science stuff, various crazy political stuff, with which the uninformed or geographically disoriented are inundated (not telling anyone what to think, but giving people access to conventional wisdom and mainstream accounts); — and such. Not to oversell it, but something like this is the way that a service-oriented person could be of service in a career of this kind hypothetically. This entry was posted on July 8, 2022 at 3:26 pm and is filed under Uncategorized. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. Both comments and pings are currently closed.	{"pred_label": "__label__wiki", "pred_label_prob": 0.500424861907959, "wiki_prob": 0.500424861907959, "source": "cc/2023-06/en_middle_0098.json.gz/line47407"}
Sugarland Lyrics Sugarland Info Sorted by Album Release Date (View Sorted by Song Title) From the Album Bigger (2018) (buy at amazon.com) Let Me Remind You Lean It On Back Bird In A Cage Love Me Like I'm Leaving Tuesday's Broken Not The Only From the Album The Incredible Machine (2010) (buy at amazon.com) All We Are Incredible Machine Stuck Like Glue Incredible Machine (Interlude) Every Girl Like Me Find The Beat Again Shine The Light From the Album Gold and Green (2009) (buy at amazon.com) City Of Silver Dreams Gold And Green Maybe Baby / New Year's Day Nuttin' For Christmas O Come, O Come, Emmanuel Little Wood Guitar From the Album Love On The Inside (2008) (buy at amazon.com) All I Want To Do It Happens Already Gone Keep You Take Me As I Am What I'd Give Steve Earle Very Last Country Song Fall Into Me Operation: Working Vacation Life In A Northern Town Come on Get Higher From the Album Enjoy The Ride (2006) (buy at amazon.com) Settlin' Everyday America One Blue Sky From the Album Twice the Speed of Life (2004) (buy at amazon.com) Something More Just Might (Make Me Believe) Down in Mississippi Speed of Life Small Town Jericho Time, Time, Time Stand Back Up 50 Cent Lovin' Blood on Snow Guide You Home (from "Act Of Valor" soundtrack) I Won't Cry Live With Lonesome My Heart's Broken Too Who Says You Can't Go Home • Jennifer Nettles Sugarland Info: Sugarland, an American country music duo, is composed of singer-songwriters Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush. Sugarland was founded in 2002 by Kristen Hall with Bush and ultimately became a trio after hiring Jennifer Nettles as lead singer. Sugarland has sold in excess of 14 million records. Besides songs written with Kevin Griffin, Nettles and Bush write all of the band's songs. -Wikipedia Associated acts: Billy Pilgrim, Soul Miner's Daughter Name Origin: Georgia native Kristen Hall came up with the name because it had a "sweet" sound to it. Sugarland was a small rural town just outside of Houston Texas. The name is a reflection of the main industry of the time - a sugar mill and refinery owned by Imperial Pure Cane Sugar. While the company is still headquartered their, the refinery has long since been closed. Kristian Bush (background vocals, lead vocals, mandolin, acoustic guitar, and harmonica) Jennifer Nettles (lead vocals) Past members:	{"pred_label": "__label__wiki", "pred_label_prob": 0.6421284675598145, "wiki_prob": 0.6421284675598145, "source": "cc/2023-06/en_middle_0098.json.gz/line1043835"}
RAF News RAF Typhoons carry out second round of airstrikes against Daesh targets in Iraq this year This is the second time this year that RAF Typhoons have carried out airstrikes against Daesh targets in Iraq. Royal Air Force Typhoons for the second time this year have carried out airstrikes against Daesh targets in Iraq using Paveway IV precision guided bombs. The airstrikes occurred on Thursday 11th February, when two RAF Typhoon FGR4s were tasked to conduct the strikes against terrorists who had been identified occupying two dispersed encampments on the banks of the Tharthar River, west of the city of Bayji. The strikes were carried out following a check of the area which revealed there were no signs of any civilians who might be placed at risk. This allowed the Typhoon pilots to release their Paveway IV guided bombs striking the targets. Further surveillance of both sites confirmed that the series of different targets within the encampments were struck and the mission had been a success. The RAF’s armed reconnaissance missions support the enduring work of the Iraqi security forces to prevent any resurgence of the Daesh terrorist movement within their country as part of Op Shader, the UK contribution to the US-led international counter-Daesh operation. Op Shader continues despite the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and appropriate precautions have been introduced to allow the operation can carry on. RAF Typhoons carry out airstrikes against Daesh targets in Iraq £550m F-35 missile contract signed	{"pred_label": "__label__cc", "pred_label_prob": 0.5147411227226257, "wiki_prob": 0.48525887727737427, "source": "cc/2023-06/en_middle_0098.json.gz/line1049418"}
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What's New at West High? The Western Breeze Student-Athlete Transportation Updates As CPS continues to navigate through this fall athletic season, we look forward to seeing our student athletes excel on their respective fields of play! We understand there have been concerns surrounding transportation for extracurriculars and our Transportation Department is working hard in collaboration with the Athletics Department to minimize disruption of service. There is a national, state and local shortage of buses and bus drivers causing many districts, like CPS, to stack routes in the morning, afternoon and for athletics. As a district, we are working every day discussing, coordinating and troubleshooting these concerns and collaborating on alternative support plans. We know families and schools have been creative when it comes to transporting student-athletes to their key events. We appreciate this support and your partnership as we deal with a very difficult situation. We support schools allowing the community (parents/families/coaches) to transport our student athletes to different games to support our district at this time. We know this is not our long-term plan and will continue to work to secure transportation through other options. You are, however, approved to move forward in this direction when transportation is unavailable and as directed by the School Athletic Director. We will continue to collaborate with transportation vendors to expand coverage for athletics events and will communicate adjustments to schools in a timely fashion. 2144 Ferguson Road, Cincinnati, OH 45238 Email: [email protected]	{"pred_label": "__label__cc", "pred_label_prob": 0.6276489496231079, "wiki_prob": 0.3723510503768921, "source": "cc/2023-06/en_middle_0098.json.gz/line1121974"}
The use of an SDE model for subcritical reactor noise experiment design and its comparison to a traditional Monte Carlo computational method Eshed Magali, Chen Dubi Noise experiments, and the Feynman-α method in particular, are used to measure the decay rate of the neutron population in a source driven subcritical assembly, such as that of a shut down nuclear reactor core. These experiments allow for a direct measurement of the reactivity of the assembly or other kinetic parameters such as the delayed neutron fraction βeff. These experiments can take a significant amount of time to perform, as the neutron population in the system is commonly small, and thus the detection rate is low. Simulation of these experiments can be used to design the experimental setup in advance. The design space includes parameters such as the required source intensity, detector efficiency or measurement time. However, direct simulation of the branching process itself is relatively expensive, even in a point reactor model, as many particle histories must be simulated for each configuration. Previous work has shown that the branching process’ mean count rate and variance can be accurately modeled using a system of stochastic differential equations (SDEs). By solving these SDEs, one can simulate an ”experiment signal” whose mean and variance match that of the branching process, which fully simulates all the information required for a Feynman-α experiment. Using these inexpensive simulations, the variance in the extracted reactivity from many sampled detection signals is obtained for many possible experimental setups. From this analysis, we show the dependence of the relative error in one's measurements on their setup parameters, and that for any reactivity value, there exist source intensities and detection probabilities such that any further improvement in these parameters will only have negligible impact on the error. The relationship between these two parameters for equally low relative errors is also examined. A publicly available, open source Python implementation is provided for other researchers to use in future studies. Annals of Nuclear Energy https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anucene.2022.109444 Feynman-Y Reactor noise 10.1016/j.anucene.2022.109444 Dive into the research topics of 'The use of an SDE model for subcritical reactor noise experiment design and its comparison to a traditional Monte Carlo computational method'. Together they form a unique fingerprint. Computational methods Engineering & Materials Science 100% Differential equations Engineering & Materials Science 84% Neutrons Engineering & Materials Science 51% Kinetic parameters Engineering & Materials Science 19% Reactor cores Engineering & Materials Science 18% Signal detection Engineering & Materials Science 17% Time measurement Engineering & Materials Science 17% Magali, E., & Dubi, C. (2023). The use of an SDE model for subcritical reactor noise experiment design and its comparison to a traditional Monte Carlo computational method. Annals of Nuclear Energy, 180, [109444]. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anucene.2022.109444 Magali, Eshed ; Dubi, Chen. / The use of an SDE model for subcritical reactor noise experiment design and its comparison to a traditional Monte Carlo computational method. In: Annals of Nuclear Energy. 2023 ; Vol. 180. @article{9ea1f75ff6334479a850551fa506a32b, title = "The use of an SDE model for subcritical reactor noise experiment design and its comparison to a traditional Monte Carlo computational method", abstract = "Noise experiments, and the Feynman-α method in particular, are used to measure the decay rate of the neutron population in a source driven subcritical assembly, such as that of a shut down nuclear reactor core. These experiments allow for a direct measurement of the reactivity of the assembly or other kinetic parameters such as the delayed neutron fraction βeff. These experiments can take a significant amount of time to perform, as the neutron population in the system is commonly small, and thus the detection rate is low. Simulation of these experiments can be used to design the experimental setup in advance. The design space includes parameters such as the required source intensity, detector efficiency or measurement time. However, direct simulation of the branching process itself is relatively expensive, even in a point reactor model, as many particle histories must be simulated for each configuration. Previous work has shown that the branching process{\textquoteright} mean count rate and variance can be accurately modeled using a system of stochastic differential equations (SDEs). By solving these SDEs, one can simulate an ”experiment signal” whose mean and variance match that of the branching process, which fully simulates all the information required for a Feynman-α experiment. Using these inexpensive simulations, the variance in the extracted reactivity from many sampled detection signals is obtained for many possible experimental setups. From this analysis, we show the dependence of the relative error in one's measurements on their setup parameters, and that for any reactivity value, there exist source intensities and detection probabilities such that any further improvement in these parameters will only have negligible impact on the error. The relationship between these two parameters for equally low relative errors is also examined. A publicly available, open source Python implementation is provided for other researchers to use in future studies.", keywords = "Feynman-Y, Reactor noise, SDE", author = "Eshed Magali and Chen Dubi", note = "Funding Information: Computational support was provided by the NegevHPC project. This research was funded by the Nuclear Research Center Negev . Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2022 Elsevier Ltd", doi = "10.1016/j.anucene.2022.109444", journal = "Annals of Nuclear Energy", publisher = "Elsevier Ltd.", Magali, E & Dubi, C 2023, 'The use of an SDE model for subcritical reactor noise experiment design and its comparison to a traditional Monte Carlo computational method', Annals of Nuclear Energy, vol. 180, 109444. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anucene.2022.109444 The use of an SDE model for subcritical reactor noise experiment design and its comparison to a traditional Monte Carlo computational method. / Magali, Eshed; Dubi, Chen. In: Annals of Nuclear Energy, Vol. 180, 109444, 01.01.2023. T1 - The use of an SDE model for subcritical reactor noise experiment design and its comparison to a traditional Monte Carlo computational method AU - Magali, Eshed AU - Dubi, Chen N1 - Funding Information: Computational support was provided by the NegevHPC project. This research was funded by the Nuclear Research Center Negev . Publisher Copyright: © 2022 Elsevier Ltd N2 - Noise experiments, and the Feynman-α method in particular, are used to measure the decay rate of the neutron population in a source driven subcritical assembly, such as that of a shut down nuclear reactor core. These experiments allow for a direct measurement of the reactivity of the assembly or other kinetic parameters such as the delayed neutron fraction βeff. These experiments can take a significant amount of time to perform, as the neutron population in the system is commonly small, and thus the detection rate is low. Simulation of these experiments can be used to design the experimental setup in advance. The design space includes parameters such as the required source intensity, detector efficiency or measurement time. However, direct simulation of the branching process itself is relatively expensive, even in a point reactor model, as many particle histories must be simulated for each configuration. Previous work has shown that the branching process’ mean count rate and variance can be accurately modeled using a system of stochastic differential equations (SDEs). By solving these SDEs, one can simulate an ”experiment signal” whose mean and variance match that of the branching process, which fully simulates all the information required for a Feynman-α experiment. Using these inexpensive simulations, the variance in the extracted reactivity from many sampled detection signals is obtained for many possible experimental setups. From this analysis, we show the dependence of the relative error in one's measurements on their setup parameters, and that for any reactivity value, there exist source intensities and detection probabilities such that any further improvement in these parameters will only have negligible impact on the error. The relationship between these two parameters for equally low relative errors is also examined. A publicly available, open source Python implementation is provided for other researchers to use in future studies. AB - Noise experiments, and the Feynman-α method in particular, are used to measure the decay rate of the neutron population in a source driven subcritical assembly, such as that of a shut down nuclear reactor core. These experiments allow for a direct measurement of the reactivity of the assembly or other kinetic parameters such as the delayed neutron fraction βeff. These experiments can take a significant amount of time to perform, as the neutron population in the system is commonly small, and thus the detection rate is low. Simulation of these experiments can be used to design the experimental setup in advance. The design space includes parameters such as the required source intensity, detector efficiency or measurement time. However, direct simulation of the branching process itself is relatively expensive, even in a point reactor model, as many particle histories must be simulated for each configuration. Previous work has shown that the branching process’ mean count rate and variance can be accurately modeled using a system of stochastic differential equations (SDEs). By solving these SDEs, one can simulate an ”experiment signal” whose mean and variance match that of the branching process, which fully simulates all the information required for a Feynman-α experiment. Using these inexpensive simulations, the variance in the extracted reactivity from many sampled detection signals is obtained for many possible experimental setups. From this analysis, we show the dependence of the relative error in one's measurements on their setup parameters, and that for any reactivity value, there exist source intensities and detection probabilities such that any further improvement in these parameters will only have negligible impact on the error. The relationship between these two parameters for equally low relative errors is also examined. A publicly available, open source Python implementation is provided for other researchers to use in future studies. KW - Feynman-Y KW - Reactor noise KW - SDE U2 - 10.1016/j.anucene.2022.109444 DO - 10.1016/j.anucene.2022.109444 JO - Annals of Nuclear Energy JF - Annals of Nuclear Energy Magali E, Dubi C. The use of an SDE model for subcritical reactor noise experiment design and its comparison to a traditional Monte Carlo computational method. 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La Traviata at Nashville Opera Joseph E. Morgan \| October 12, 2018 Emily Birsan as Violetta Valery (Photo Anthony Popolo) In 1852 Giuseppe Verdi began composing his great La Traviata for the next season’s Carnival in Venice. The libretto was written by Francesco Maria Piave after Alexandre Dumas’ play La dame aux camélias, and premiered on March 6, 1853. Dumas’ tragic narrative is a semi-autobiographical account of his own relationship with Marie Duplessis who died of consumption shortly after their relationship ended. On October 4th, Nashville Opera opened its season with a performance of this, perhaps Verdi’s most romantic opera, at the Tennessee Center for the Performing Arts. The best part about Verdi’s operas, as with most Italian operas, are the vocal numbers and La Traviata is no different. For this production they brought in American Soprano Emily Birsan and Korean tenor Won Whi Choi. While the two singers were not perfectly matched, their strengths led to some magical moments in the production. Birsan, who has a bright and delicate voice was particularly magnificent in the second act in the moments when she is in love with Alfredo and by the third act when her illness takes over. For Choi’s part he has a tremendous instrument with a bright, brassy sound. In the famous first act drinking song, Emily Birsan as Violetta and Won Whi Choi as Alfredo Germont. (Photo Anthony Popolo) “Libiamo ne’ lieti calici” he was magnificent. In the party scenes, Birsan’s portrayal of Violetta as the life of the party was alluring, and well matched by Choi’s fetching glances. The supporting cast, including the Baron, (Baritone Jeffrey Williams), and Doctor Grenvil (Bass, Ben Troxler) were all very strong. As always Amy Tate William’s choir was well prepared and the orchestra was flawless under Dean Williamson’s baton—in particular it was fun to hear and see the cimbasso in the horn section. In all is was an outstanding production and well worth a Thursday night out. Nashville Opera returns in early November with Jake Heggie’s brilliant Three Decembers. Joseph E. Morgan Joseph E. Morgan is a father of two, husband, teacher and recovering guitarist in Middle Tennessee. Classical Reviews, Reviews No Comments » Print this News Adam’s Harmonielehre and Ehnes Plays Beethoven with the Nashville Symphony (Newer) (Older) Swan Lake by the Nashville Ballet	{"pred_label": "__label__cc", "pred_label_prob": 0.6056167483329773, "wiki_prob": 0.3943832516670227, "source": "cc/2023-06/en_middle_0098.json.gz/line548773"}
Australia’s new Covid rules: isolation recommended but not required \| Coronavirus From 14 October, people who test positive to Covid will no longer have to isolate, following a unanimous decision by national cabinet on Friday. The decision has divided epidemiologists, with some arguing it is safe to drop the mandatory requirements, while others say it will only increase cases. Here is everything you need to know about what you can, and what you should, do now: From 14 October, Australians who have tested positive to Covid will no longer be required to isolate at home for five days. The change in public health rules will be rolled out by state and territory governments. However, people who work in high-risk settings will not be able to return to work for five days after testing positive, and the official health advice for all workers is still for people to work from home or avoid going to work if they test positive and have symptoms. The difference is, from 14 October, most workers will not have access to pandemic leave payments. National cabinet announced that the payment will end for everyone except workers in high-risk settings, which include the aged care, disability care, Aboriginal healthcare and hospital care sectors. What was behind this decision? Australia’s chief medical officer, Prof Paul Kelly, said ending mandatory isolation periods was “a reasonable approach” that “recognizes we are in a very low community transmission phase of the pandemic”. He said it was time to end “Covid exceptionalism”, where it is treated very differently from any other infectious disease, but left open the door to reversing the decision, saying the health advice may change. National cabinet ends Covid-19 mandatory isolation orders and payments – video In his letter to the prime minister, Anthony Albanese, Kelly wrote that removing the isolation requirements “would not materially detract from Australia’s pandemic response”. He cited the high underlying immunity within the population, as well as access to antivirals, as reasons behind the changing health advice. What do I do if I test positive? Some epidemiologists have recommended that people continue to voluntarily isolate if they test positive. Prof Michael Toole from the Burnett Institute says if you test positive and are symptomatic, it is safest to “isolate for at least a week”. “A large study in the US found that after five days, 50% of people were still infectious,” he says. “At 10 days, virtually no one was infectious.” What if I have Covid and need to go to work? If you are a casual worker and cannot afford to miss shifts, then wear a well-fitted face mask when you return to work, Toole says. “If you work in a local bakery[and] say you’ve tested positive and you’re not sick, you have to tell the owner ‘I’m going to wear a mask for seven days’,” he says. How do you know if you are still infectious? The best way to know if you can leave the house without passing the virus on is by using a RAT test, says Prof Catharine Bennett, the chair of epidemiology at Deakin University. “Recent studies tend to suggest they’re not as good as picking up early stages of infection, particularly with people without symptoms,” Bennett says. “The RAT’s best use is in telling you when you’re no longer infectious. “If you tested positive and you’ve avoided socializing, you’ve avoided work, and you have no symptoms – if you swab and get a negative test result you’re probably OK.” What should workplaces do to protect employees? To keep everyone safe, workplaces should follow the health departments’ advice and make sure people who are sick stay home, Bennett says. “If they’re still infectious, it’s still much smarter, it’s wise, to have them work from home if they can,” she says. “Still, managing infection risk in workplaces will be important.” She says the best thing people can do is wear a mask in crowded places and practice social distancing where possible. “All of those things that everyone has learned over the last three years still matter,” Bennett says. She warned that hard and fast public health rules may be needed if cases surge again. Categories COVID-19 NASA’s Juno spacecraft captures extraordinarily detailed images of Jupiter’s moon Europa France’s Superprod Studio Buys The Co-Production Company – Deadline	{"pred_label": "__label__wiki", "pred_label_prob": 0.939560055732727, "wiki_prob": 0.939560055732727, "source": "cc/2023-06/en_middle_0098.json.gz/line1611708"}
Cisco Optimistic About SDN as Revenues Grow By Sean Michael Kerner Thanks to strong data center business and the growing shift towards 10 GbE and SDN, Cisco has good fiscal news to share. The vendor reported its third quarter fiscal 2013 earnings late Wednesday, showing overall growth and optimism for the rest of the year. For the quarter, Cisco reported net sales of $12.2 billion, a 5 percent year-over-year gain. Net income was reported at $2.5 billion, or $0.46 per share, representing a 15 percent year-over-year increase. Moving forward, Cisco provided guidance for fourth quarter revenue growth in the range of 4 to 7 percent on a year-over-year basis. Switching revenues down, data center up Cisco did show some mixed results in its switching business. Cisco CEO John Chambers said during his company’s earning call that overall switching revenues decreased by 2 percent during the quarter. This is not the first time that Cisco has had a quarterly decline in switching revenues. Cisco first quarter fiscal 2013 results also suffered a 2 percent switching revenue decline. The decline in Cisco’s switching revenues has not been limited to just 2013, either. The trend surfaced during 2011, when Cisco experienced a 2 percent switching decline in both the second and the fourth quarter of the year. While the vendor’s overall switching business has slipped, Chambers stressed that in the data center, the Nexus switching product line grew by 12 percent. Chambers added that Cisco also saw good customer adoption and growth on its fully converged wired and wireless Catalyst 3850 platform. Cisco announced the Catalyst 3850 in January as a unified access device for both wired and wireless connectivity. At the core of the Catalyst 3850 is the new Unified Access Data Plane (UADP) ASIC. The UADP is a piece of silicon that Cisco has invested over $100 million to bring to market. Cisco’s overall data center business is growing at a rapid pace. “As we execute on our unified data center strategy, we are seeing our UCS plus Nexus business now on a combined run rate of approximately $5.5 billion annually, growing over 35 percent year-over-year.” Demand for 10 GbE grows Cisco’s numbers demonstrate a movement towards 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE). “We see demand for faster speed ports driving switching upgrades, cycles, and in Q3, a record number of 10 gig ports, growing 35 percent year-over-year,” Chambers said. “We do see budget shifting from wireline to wireless, benefiting our wireless business, which delivered another strong quarter of record revenue growth, up 27 percent year-over-year.” SDN adoption During the earnings call, Chambers also provided some insight into Cisco’s Software Defined Networking (SDN) customer adoption. Chambers said that Cisco now has over 50 customers in beta with Cisco ONE agents and controllers. Cisco ONE is the vendor’s overarching SDN strategy, first announced in June of 2012. Chambers also noted Cisco’s leadership in the OpenDaylight project, an open source effort to build an SDN framework. “Customers are telling us that they strongly prefer the breadth and openness of Cisco’s approach and ability to build upon existing network investments and run across hybrid environments,” Chambers said. “We feel very confident in our leadership position in this market. Sean Michael Kerner is a senior editor at Enterprise Networking Planet and InternetNews.com. Follow him on Twitter @TechJournalist. Sean Michael Kerner VIDEO: ONF Chief on the Future of OpenFlow SDN SDN: A Babe in the Enterprise Woods TR Academy Network Certification Courses IT professionals need to constantly learn to keep pace with today's... What is IoT Development? Developing Internet of Things (IoT) solutions today may prove to be... Top IoT Analytics Providers The Internet of Things (IoT) is growing at an astonishing rate...	{"pred_label": "__label__wiki", "pred_label_prob": 0.6550722718238831, "wiki_prob": 0.6550722718238831, "source": "cc/2023-06/en_middle_0098.json.gz/line1641142"}
eTN becomes a SUNx SDG 17 Partner calling for Climate Sanity in Tourism on Earth Day In nature, nothing exists alone is the message for Earth Day 2019. Announcing the public launch of its “SDG17 Partners Program” on Earth Day 2019, Professor Geoffrey Lipman co-founder SUNx, calls and president of the International Coalition of Tourism Partners (ICTP) asks the Travel & Tourism sector to join its “Plan For Our Kids” and take the “Climate Sanity” Pledge. Professor Lipman, former Executive Director at IATA, President of WTTC and Assistant Secretary-General UNWTO, said: “I’m confident that Travel & Tourism will play a leadership role in the global shift to a New Climate Economy: we just need a pathway for change and that lies in our faith in the next generation” SUNx a legacy for Planetary Champion Maurice Strong has created a “Plan For Our Kids”, aiming to recruit 100,000 STRONG Climate Champions to advance its vision of a no Carbon 2050 sector totally compliant with the evolving goals of the Paris Accords. He added “During the past year we have seen a welcome intensification of the pressures for a new commitment to Climate Sanity, which stops discussing whether climate change is existential and just gets on with solutions. That’s the common message from Greta Thunberg’s Friday’s for Futures and AOC’s Green New Deal: it’s the message from Earth Scientists and Nobel Economists: it’s the plea from Sir David Attenborough. ”Lipman concluded “SDG 17 Partners will share our long-term vision on the fact that Climate Change is eXistential and that we have to act NOW, as if this Earth Day is the first day of the rest of our lives. We all have different starting positions, based on our separate realities: but we have a shared goal of meeting the Paris Agenda and together taking a “No Carbon 2050 moonshot”. We can deliver Climate Friendly Travel ~ measured plans: green growth: 2050 no carbon proof “ Juergen Steinmetz president of the eTN Corporation said “We are proud to become a SUNx SDG 17 Partner and provide preferential support for this great cause. As long as I have known Geoffrey Lipman, he has been drumming home the message that Climate Change is eXistential and that if we don’t fix it now, it will fix us. We are in, and will use all our links, like ICTP and the African Tourism Board to support Climate Friendly Travel. going forward”. For more on SUNx and its SDG 17 Partnership Program please contact: go to www.thesunprogram.com What is Earth Day? The first Earth Day on April 22, 1970, activated 20 million Americans from all walks of life and is widely credited with launching the modern environmental movement. The passage of the landmark Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act and many other groundbreaking environmental laws soon followed. Twenty years later, Earth Day went global, mobilizing 200 million people in more than 190 countries and lifting environmental issues onto the world stage. On April 22, 1970, millions of people took to the streets to protest the negative impacts of 150 years of industrial development. In the U.S. and around the world, smog was becoming deadly and evidence was growing that pollution led to developmental delays in children. Biodiversity was in decline as a result of the heavy use of pesticides and other pollutants. The global ecological awareness was growing, and the US Congress and President Nixon responded quickly. In July of the same year, they created the Environmental Protection Agency, and robust environmental laws such as the Clean Water Act and the Endangered Species Act, among many. One billion people Earth Day is now a global event each year, and more than 1 billion people in 192 countries now take part in what is the largest civic-focused day of action in the world. It is a day of political action and civic participation. People march, sign petitions, meet with their elected officials, plant trees, clean up their towns and roads. Corporations and governments use it to make pledges and announce sustainability measures. Faith leaders, including Pope Francis, connect Earth Day with protecting God’s greatest creations, humans, biodiversity and the planet that we all live on. Earth Day Network, the organization that leads Earth Day worldwide, has chosen as the theme for 2018 to End Plastic Pollution, including creating support for a global effort to eliminate primarily single-use plastics along with global regulation for the disposal of plastics. EDN is educating millions of people about the health and other risks associated with the use and disposal of plastics, including pollution of our oceans, water, and wildlife, and about the growing body of evidence that plastic waste is creating serious global problems. From poisoning and injuring marine life to the ubiquitous presence of plastics in our food to disrupting human hormones and causing major life-threatening diseases and early puberty, the exponential growth of plastics is threatening our planet’s survival. 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Please assist us in spreading the word and let us not forget to help tourists who are currently in Sri Lanka.” The Sri Lanka travel industry is bracing for the impact of the horrific attack Easter Sunday in the nation’s capital Colombo and in Negombo, where the airport is located. Sri Lanka received 2.1 million tourists in 2017 and had set a target to double that number this year. Free visas to visitors from 30 countries including the U.S.,UK, EU and Thailand are part of this strategy. Currently, Sri Lanka is quiet. It’s a curfew and all roads are closed. The U.S. embassy raised the level of travel advisory for Sri Lanka to level 2: The embassy warned terrorist groups to continue plotting possible attacks in Sri Lanka. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, local government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, parks, major sporting and cultural events, educational institutions, airports, and other public areas. The White House issued a statement, that the United States condemns in the strongest terms the outrageous terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka that have claimed so many precious lives on this Easter Sunday. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the families of the more than 200 killed and hundreds of others wounded. We stand with the Sri Lankan government and people as they bring to justice the perpetrators of these despicable and senseless acts. In the meantime, Sri Lanka arrested 13 alleged suspects. Another attack on the airport was prevented. 215 people including foreign tourists were killed, more than 500 injured in a series of planned and coordinated attacks on Easter Sunday. The UK Foreign Department is telling British Citizens: On 21 April 2019 bombs were used to attack three churches and three hotels in Sri Lanka, in central Colombo; in the northern suburb of Colombo Kochchikade, and in Negombo roughly twenty miles north of Colombo; and in the east of the country in Batticaloa. There have been significant casualties. If you are in Sri Lanka and you are safe, we advise that you contact family and friends to let them know that you are safe. If you are in Sri Lanka and have been directly affected by the attacks, please call the British High Commission in Colombo: +94 11 5390639, and select the emergency option from where you will be connected to one of our consular staff. If you’re in the UK and worried about British friends or family in Sri Lanka caught up in the incidents, please call the FCO switchboard number: 020 7008 1500 and follow the same steps. Security has been stepped up across the island and there are reports of ongoing security operations. if you are in Sri Lanka, please follow the advice of local security authorities, hotel security staff or your tour company. The airport is operating, but with increased security checks. Some airlines are advising their passengers to arrive early for check-in, in light of increased security screening. The Sri Lankan authorities have declared a nationwide curfew. You should limit movements until this has been lifted, following the instructions of the local authorities and your hotel/tour operator. The Sri Lankan authorities have confirmed that, if you need to catch a flight from Colombo airport, you are able to travel to the airport provided you have both passport and ticket valid for travel that day. They have also confirmed that arrangements have been put in place for arriving passengers. 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All roads and international air routes will in the near future, be leading to the Southern circuit, as the tour operators have major plans to open new tourism revenue streams. Complimenting the Government’s drive to transform the Southern tourism circuit, the key tourism players are currently scouting for apt partners to invest heavily in accommodations as part of a strategy to open up the area for travel. It is understood, the Fifth Government under President Dr John Pombe Magufuli is working overtime to put up hardware infrastructures as it seeks to unleash the full economic potential of the area. Impressed by the government move to designate Iringa as the Southern circuit hub, Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO) last week deployed a delegation led by its Vice-Chairman, Mr Henry Kimambo to identify new potential members in its effort to establish a chapter in the area to cater for the entire Southern circuit. “We want to replicate the best practices from the northern tourism circuit to Southern shred,” Mr Kimambo told the tour operators in Iringa during the engagement meeting. He revealed that TATO plans to bring its services close to its members in Southern circuit, comprising Morogoro, Iringa, Njombe and Mbeya anytime soon. This implies that the 36-year-old advocacy agency for a multi-billion dollar industry, with its base in northern safari capital of Arusha, will soon have a liaison office in Iringa to take care its Southern circuit members. Mr Kimambo said that his association was aware that the Southern circuit based tour operators not only have their own different issues but also need strong ties with their northern tourism circuit peers if the tourism potential is to be unleashed. Presenting the benefits before the Southern Circuit tour operators, TATO Chief Executive Officer, Mr Sirili Akko said lobbying and advocacy is a core service offered by his association. “Members enjoy the conducive business environment as TATO represent a collective voice for private tour operators in lobbying and advocate towards the common goal of improving the business climate in Tanzania” Mr Akko explained. TATO also provides unparalleled networking opportunities for its members, allowing individuals tour operators or company to connect with their peers, mentors, and other industry leaders and policymakers. As a member, one is in the unique position to attend conventions, seminars, award dinners and other related events with like-minded professionals in the field. These events are attended by the brightest minds and are a hotbed of ideas and collaborative efforts. “An association’s annual General meeting represents an incredible opportunity for members to meet and network with the largest gathering of their peers during the year” Mr Sirili explained. TATO also trains its members on key issues such as labour laws, tax compliance, corporate social responsibility, conservation issues, among others, he noted. As if that was not enough, TATO members also enjoy the service of having a platform where they channel their operational or policy related challenges to the government for a solution. Members are also bonded together as they advocate for their peers and share their challenges and triumphs with one another, TATO CEO explained. “Indeed, TATO provides members with a competitive advantage because they become active, informed members of their industry” Mr Sirili said, stressing that his members also get updates on all issues on tourism and related sectors by providing resources, information, and opportunities they might not have had otherwise. Thanks to USAID PROTECT Project for building the capacity of TATO, an umbrella organization with over 300 members, for it to become an efficient advocacy agency for the tourism sector. Project coordinator, Mr Jumapili Chenga said the scaling up membership base for TATO is one of his scheme’s components. Iringa Region Tourism Officer, Ms Hawa Mwichaga was grateful that at the long last a strategy to unlock the Southern tourism circuit has stepped up a gear. Tour operators from Iringa, Mbeya and other regions namely Ernest Luwala, Nancy Mfugale, Modestus Mdemu, Serafina Lanzi supported the idea of joining TATO as a concrete step to spur tourism in southern circuit. Natural Resources and Tourism Ministry’s officer-in-charge for Southern Circuit, Ms Tully Kulanya said her zone has a great potential for tourism business. “The Southern Parks are the perfect destinations for travelers looking for plentiful and rare wildlife in a remote area of Africa” Ms Kulanya noted. The national parks namely Mikumi, Udzungwa, Kitulo Ruaha, as well as Selous Game Reserve, have fewer visitors and give the feeling of being all-alone. Activities include game drives in open vehicles, boat safaris, and walking safaris. These safaris include flights between the parks. Tanzania’s earnings from tourism jumped 7.13 percent in 2018, helped by an increase in arrivals from foreign visitors, the government has said. Tourism is the main source of hard currency in Tanzania, best known for its beaches, wildlife safaris and Mount Kilimanjaro. Revenues from tourism fetched $2.43 billion for the year, up from $2.19 billion in 2017, Prime Minister, Mr Kassim Majaliwa said in a presentation to parliament. Tourist arrivals totaled 1.49 million in 2018, compared with 1.33 million a year ago, Majaliwa said. President John Magufuli’s government said it wants to bring in 2 million visitors a year by 2020. 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SEAHIS focuses heavily on the issues facing hotel property investors. What topics are top-of-mind at the moment? Simon Allison, Chairman of hotel owners’ alliance HOFTEL which organizes the Summit notes: The market in South-East Asia is generally booming, but investors in hospitality properties still face numerous challenges. These include: • The need to pay numerous fees and taxes, to the online travel agents, to the brands and to the governments which between them can take almost half of what a guest pays the hotel • The challenge of the sharing economy and of new forms of accommodation • Oversupply as new properties get built • The one-sided contracts which some hotel brands impose on them • The dangers of relying too heavily on a single inbound market, like China – as the fall-off in demand in Phuket after the boat disaster showed last year • Acquisitions of boutique brands by the majors – can these make money for their buyers and for the owners of the properties they manage The last point is very much a relevant topic at the moment given the vast sums recently paid by Intercontinental for a stake in Six Senses, by Hyatt for Two Roads and by GIC for a stake in CitizenM. These issues will be addressed at SEAHIS by many of the region’s most senior hotel and travel executives including Suchad Chiaranussati, CEO of SC Capital; Dillip Rajakarier, CEO of Minor International; Thomas Willms, CEO of Deutsche Hospitality; Brian Williams, Deputy Chairman of Swire Hotels; Aron Harilela, CEO of Harilela Hotels; Stephan Vanden Auweele, Chief Hospitality Officer of Asset World Corporation (TCC); Piyaporn Phanachet, CEO of U City; Andrew Langdon, SVP Development Asia, Accor; Mike Orgill, Director, Public Policy, Airbnb and Jake Stein, Senior Director, Owner Relations at Expedia. “Last year almost 50% of all attendees were from groups which own or develop hospitality real estate, said Simon Allison, CEO of HOFTEL. “They want exciting and sometimes controversial content and we aim to deliver that. 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Tall Stories 235: The American suburb Photo: R Boed Monocle’s Henry Rees Sheridan explores how we define the American suburb, with Jed Kolko, chief economist at Indeed. Andrew Tuck What makes cities tick, from city hall to the suburbs. Thursday 2 February at 20:00 UK time The Urbanist - latest episodes Tall Stories 342: Montreal’s Metro Hester Underhill explores how the metro system beneath Canada’s second-largest city, and its collection of stunning mid-century designed stations, came to be. US Conference of Mayors Chris Cermak, Monocle’s Washington correspondent, reports on the US Conference of Mayors. The meeting is an opportunity for local leaders to get together and share best practices – but also for the federal government to… Tall Stories 341: Legislative Yuan, Taiwan James Chambers ponders the next steps for Taiwan’s parliament building – a centre for the island’s strong democracy famous for its verbal, and occasionally physical, bust-ups. Urban trends at the World Economic Forum Monocle’s Carlota Rebelo reports on the urban trends that will shape our world in 2023 from this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos. We hear from Jeff Merritt, Iryna Ozymok, Tollulah Oni, Diane Binder and Carlo Ratti. Tall Stories 340: Muscle Beach South Beach, Miami Tomos Lewis investigates how the redesign of Miami’s very own version of Muscle Beach is working out for local residents. Urban challenges for 2023 What are the biggest issues facing our cities in the year ahead? We visit five urban centres around the world to find out what’s predicted for the coming 12 months and brainstorm solutions for city halls. Tall Stories 339: Brixton Windmill, London Louis Allen takes us to a centuries-old building that still stands in London’s Brixton neighbourhood to this day and which is emblematic of the area’s agrarian past. Best of ‘Tall Stories’ 2022 Monocle’s editor in chief, Andrew Tuck, looks back at his favourite episodes of ‘Tall Stories’ from 2022. Tall Stories 338: Palacio de Aguas Corrientes, Buenos Aires Lucinda Elliott visits a palace in downtown Buenos Aires originally designed to provide safe drinking water for the city’s residents. Monocle’s editor in chief Andrew Tuck recalls some of his favourite interviews and reports from the year on ‘The Urbanist’. We visit Europe’s best Christmas market in Tallinn, discover a US town that has been dubbed “Christmas City” since the 1930s and get a letter from our resident grinch, Andrew Mueller. Plus: Andrew Tuck and Carlota Rebelo… 2022: Urbanism in review What were the biggest wins in the world of urbanism over the past 12 months? With the help of our global correspondents, we get a view from around the world about some of this year’s successes in planning, architecture and… Tall Stories 337: The Puppet Theatre Barge Emily Sands takes us to a puppet theatre that is currently moored in London’s Little Venice. Democratising public space Creating cities that are truly open requires the perspectives of the entire community. We speak to two promoters of the democratisation of urban design – Gail Shillingford of B+H Architects and Deborah Saunt of architec… Tall Stories 336: Golden Mile Complex, Singapore Naomi Xu Elegant explores one of Singapore’s most distinctive multi-use tower blocks and contemplates the building’s future. The Bulletin with UBS434	{"pred_label": "__label__wiki", "pred_label_prob": 0.821506679058075, "wiki_prob": 0.821506679058075, "source": "cc/2023-06/en_middle_0099.json.gz/line235336"}
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Linear Independence Vector Spaces Linear Transformations Dot Products Transposes Orthogonality Eigenanalysis Singular Value Decomposition Determinants Linear AlgebraDeterminants The determinant of a square matrix A is a single number which captures some important information about how the transformation \mathbf{x}\mapsto A\mathbf{x} behaves. In this section, we will develop a geometrically-motivated definition of the determinant. Suppose that R is a region in \mathbb{R}^n and that A is an n \times n matrix. Consider the singular value decomposition A = U \Sigma V'. Let L_1(\mathbf{x}) = V'\mathbf{x}. By what factor does L_1 transform volumes? Let L_2(\mathbf{x}) = \Sigma\mathbf{x}. In terms of the entries of \Sigma, by what factor does L_1 transform volumes? Let L_3(\mathbf{x}) = U\mathbf{x}. By what factor does L_3 transform volumes? Solution. Since U and V are orthogonal, L_1 and L_3 both preserve volumes. So they multiply volumes by a factor of 1. Since L_2 scales volumes by a factor of \sigma_1 along the first axis, \sigma_2 along the second, and so on, it scales volumes by a factor of \sigma_1 \sigma_2 \ldots \sigma_n. Volume scale factor We see from this exercise that a linear transformation T from \mathbb{R}^n to \mathbb{R}^n scales the volume of any n-dimensional region by the same factor: the volume scale factor of T. Find the volume scale factor of the matrix A = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 0 & 0 \\\ 0 & 0 & 1 \\\ 0 & k & 0 \end{bmatrix} by describing how the matrix transforms a region in \mathbb{R}^3. Solution. Since A[x,y,z] = [x,z,ky], we see that A stretches (or compresses) regions in \mathbb{R}^3 by a factor k along the y-axis and then reflects across the plane y = z. For example, the unit cube is mapped to a 1 \times 1 \times k box Since such a box has volume k, the volume scale factor of S is k. Orientation factor Another geometrically relevant piece of information about T is whether it preserves or reverses orientations. For example, rotations in \mathbb{R}^2 are orientation preserving, while reflections are orientation reversing. Let's define the orientation factor of T to be +1 if T is orientation preserving and -1 if T is orientation reversing. We define the determinant of a transformation T to be the product of its orientation factor and its volume scale factor. We define the determinant of a matrix A to be the determinant of the corresponding linear transformation \mathbf{x}\mapsto A\mathbf{x}. Interpret A = \begin{bmatrix} 0 & -1 \\\ -1 & 0 \end{bmatrix} geometrically and use this interpretation to find \det A, the determinant of A. Solution. Since A\begin{bmatrix} x \\ y \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} -y \\ -x \end{bmatrix}, A reflects points in \mathbb{R}^2 across the line y = -x. Therefore, it preserves areas and reverses orientations. So its determinant is -1. There is relatively simple formula for \det A in terms of the entries of A. For example, \begin{align}\left\|\begin{array}{cc} a & b \\\ c & d \end{array}\right\| = ad - bc\end{align} is the determinant of a 2 \times 2 matrix. However this formula is terribly inefficient if A has many entries (it has n! terms for an n\times n matrix), and all scientific computing environments have a det function which uses much faster methods. For various values of n, use the expression np.linalg.det(np.random.randint(-9,10,(n,n))) det(rand(-9:9, n, n)) to find the determinant of an n\times n matrix filled with random single-digit numbers. How large does n have to be for the determinant to be large enough to consistently overflow? np.linalg.det(np.random.randint(-9,10,(n,n))) using LinearAlgebra det(rand(-9:9, n, n)) Solution. Trial and error reveals that this determinant starts to consistently return inf Inf at n = 187. Suppose that A and B are 3 \times 3 matrices, with determinant 5 and \frac{1}{2} respectively. Suppose that R \subset \mathbb{R}^3 is a 3D region modeling a fish whose volume is 14. What is the volume of the transformed fish BA(R)? Solution. The volume of A(R) is 5 \cdot 14 = 70. The volume of BA(R) = B(A(R)) is \tfrac{1}{2} \cdot 70 = 35. Let R \subset \mathbb{R}^3 be 3D region modeling a fish, and suppose A an invertible 3 \times 3 matrix. If R has volume 15 and A^{-1}(R) has volume 5, then the determinant of A is equal to Solution. We can see that the matrix A^{-1} scales volumes by \frac{1}{3}, and hence \det A^{-1} = \frac{1}{3}. This implies that \det A = 3. Determinants can be used to check whether a matrix is invertible, since A is noninvertible if and only if it maps \mathbb{R}^n to a lower-dimensional subspace of \mathbb{R}^n, and in that case A squishes positive-volume regions down to zero-volume regions. Let A = \begin{bmatrix} 2 & -2 \\ -4 & 0 \end{bmatrix}. Find the values of \lambda \in \mathbb{R} for which the equation A \mathbf{v} = \lambda \mathbf{v} has nonzero solutions for \mathbf{v}. Solution. We can rewrite A\mathbf{v} = \lambda \mathbf{v} as A\mathbf{v} = (\lambda I) \mathbf{v}, where I is the identity matrix. We can rearrange this to give the equation (A - \lambda I)\mathbf{v} = 0. This has a nontrivial solution if (A - \lambda I) has a nonzero nullspace. Since A - \lambda I is a square matrix, this is equivalent to it having determinant zero. \begin{align}\det \left(A - \lambda I \right) = \det \left(\begin{bmatrix} 2-\lambda & -2\\ -4 &- \lambda \end{bmatrix} \right) = -\lambda (2-\lambda) - 8\end{align} Setting this equal to zero gives \begin{align}\lambda^2 - 2\lambda - 8 = 0\end{align} The left-hand side can be factored \begin{align}(\lambda - 4)(\lambda + 2) = 0\end{align} Thus our two solutions are \lambda = 4,-2. For an n \times n square matrix, which of the following is the relationship between \det A and \det (3A)? XEQUATIONX38XEQUATIONX. \det(3A) = 3^{n} \det (A). Solution. The answer is (4) \det(3A) = 3^{n} \det (A). There are two ways to see this, algebraically and geometrically. To check that this is the right answer using algebra, let A = I_{n} be the n \times n identity matrix, with determinant 1. The matrix 3A is diagonal, with threes on the diagonal. Its determinant is the product of the entries on its diagonal, 3 \times 3 \times \cdots \times 3 = 3^{n}. Geometrically, we know that the determinant of A measures how much A scales volume. The matrix 3A scales by a factor of three more in each dimension. Since there are n dimensions, the total scaling of volume is multiplied by a factor 3^n. Is every matrix with positive determinant positive definite? Solution. No. Consider the negation of the 2 \times 2 identity matrix. It has determinant 1, yet its eigenvalues are both negative. Congratulations! 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Characterization of the interface between cellulosic fibers and a thermoplastic matrix Feipeng P. Liu, Michael P. Wolcott, Douglas J. Gardner, Timothy G. Liu Agricultural & Biological Engineering The applicability of the microbond test to evaluate the interfacial properties between cellulosic fibers and thermoplastics was studied. Acetylation and heat treatment were applied to modify the surface of cellulosic fibers (rayon, cotton, and wood). The apparent diameters and surface free energies of the fibers were estimated by dynamic contact angle (DCA) analysis. Interfacial shear strengths between the cellulosic fibers and the polystyrene matrix were determined using the microbond test method. The test results indicate that acetylation increases the total surface free energy of the wood fibers, whereas heat treatment dramatically decreases the surface free energy of all cellulosic fibers tested. For heat treated and acetylated fibers, the greater the surface free energy, the greater the interfacial shear strength (ISS) regardless of fiber types. For control group fibers, a low ISS exists even though the fibers have high surface free energies because of the formation of a weak boundary layer. The high ISS between the acetylated wood fiber and the polystyrene matrix is attributed to the improved wetting and spreading of the melting polystyrene on the acetylated wood fiber surfaces. As such, the interfacial properties between the cellulosic fibers and polystyrene matrix system can be successfully characterized by dynamic contact angle and microbond test. Composite Interfaces https://doi.org/10.1080/156855494X00319 10.1080/156855494X00319 Dive into the research topics of 'Characterization of the interface between cellulosic fibers and a thermoplastic matrix'. Together they form a unique fingerprint. Thermoplastics Engineering & Materials Science 100% Characterization (materials science) Engineering & Materials Science 87% characterization Physics & Astronomy 55% Free energy Engineering & Materials Science 45% Surface Free Energy Chemical Compounds 44% Liu, F. P., Wolcott, M. P., Gardner, D. J., & Liu, T. G. (1994). Characterization of the interface between cellulosic fibers and a thermoplastic matrix. Composite Interfaces, 2(6), 419-432. https://doi.org/10.1080/156855494X00319 Liu, Feipeng P. ; Wolcott, Michael P. ; Gardner, Douglas J. et al. / Characterization of the interface between cellulosic fibers and a thermoplastic matrix. In: Composite Interfaces. 1994 ; Vol. 2, No. 6. pp. 419-432. @article{3ce9c14fe763447bb81dff6c5015b4f6, title = "Characterization of the interface between cellulosic fibers and a thermoplastic matrix", abstract = "The applicability of the microbond test to evaluate the interfacial properties between cellulosic fibers and thermoplastics was studied. Acetylation and heat treatment were applied to modify the surface of cellulosic fibers (rayon, cotton, and wood). The apparent diameters and surface free energies of the fibers were estimated by dynamic contact angle (DCA) analysis. Interfacial shear strengths between the cellulosic fibers and the polystyrene matrix were determined using the microbond test method. The test results indicate that acetylation increases the total surface free energy of the wood fibers, whereas heat treatment dramatically decreases the surface free energy of all cellulosic fibers tested. For heat treated and acetylated fibers, the greater the surface free energy, the greater the interfacial shear strength (ISS) regardless of fiber types. For control group fibers, a low ISS exists even though the fibers have high surface free energies because of the formation of a weak boundary layer. The high ISS between the acetylated wood fiber and the polystyrene matrix is attributed to the improved wetting and spreading of the melting polystyrene on the acetylated wood fiber surfaces. As such, the interfacial properties between the cellulosic fibers and polystyrene matrix system can be successfully characterized by dynamic contact angle and microbond test.", author = "Liu, {Feipeng P.} and Wolcott, {Michael P.} and Gardner, {Douglas J.} and Liu, {Timothy G.}", note = "Funding Information: The authors would like to acknowledge the Southern Forest Experiment Station of US Forest Services for partial funding of this research. This manuscript is published as scientific Article no. 2477 of the West Virginia Agriculture and Forestry Experiment Station.", doi = "10.1080/156855494X00319", journal = "Composite Interfaces", Liu, FP, Wolcott, MP, Gardner, DJ & Liu, TG 1994, 'Characterization of the interface between cellulosic fibers and a thermoplastic matrix', Composite Interfaces, vol. 2, no. 6, pp. 419-432. https://doi.org/10.1080/156855494X00319 Characterization of the interface between cellulosic fibers and a thermoplastic matrix. / Liu, Feipeng P.; Wolcott, Michael P.; Gardner, Douglas J. et al. In: Composite Interfaces, Vol. 2, No. 6, 1994, p. 419-432. T1 - Characterization of the interface between cellulosic fibers and a thermoplastic matrix AU - Liu, Feipeng P. AU - Wolcott, Michael P. AU - Gardner, Douglas J. AU - Liu, Timothy G. N1 - Funding Information: The authors would like to acknowledge the Southern Forest Experiment Station of US Forest Services for partial funding of this research. 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For control group fibers, a low ISS exists even though the fibers have high surface free energies because of the formation of a weak boundary layer. The high ISS between the acetylated wood fiber and the polystyrene matrix is attributed to the improved wetting and spreading of the melting polystyrene on the acetylated wood fiber surfaces. As such, the interfacial properties between the cellulosic fibers and polystyrene matrix system can be successfully characterized by dynamic contact angle and microbond test. AB - The applicability of the microbond test to evaluate the interfacial properties between cellulosic fibers and thermoplastics was studied. Acetylation and heat treatment were applied to modify the surface of cellulosic fibers (rayon, cotton, and wood). The apparent diameters and surface free energies of the fibers were estimated by dynamic contact angle (DCA) analysis. Interfacial shear strengths between the cellulosic fibers and the polystyrene matrix were determined using the microbond test method. The test results indicate that acetylation increases the total surface free energy of the wood fibers, whereas heat treatment dramatically decreases the surface free energy of all cellulosic fibers tested. For heat treated and acetylated fibers, the greater the surface free energy, the greater the interfacial shear strength (ISS) regardless of fiber types. For control group fibers, a low ISS exists even though the fibers have high surface free energies because of the formation of a weak boundary layer. The high ISS between the acetylated wood fiber and the polystyrene matrix is attributed to the improved wetting and spreading of the melting polystyrene on the acetylated wood fiber surfaces. 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Gyllene Tider played at the party Per tells about his birthday party on Ilta-Sanomat. “Marie sang me a very beautiful song and Gyllene Tider played five songs. We had a little circus performing, good food and a lot of drunken people!” “It was a very pleasant day, but also a long and tiring one. It continued non-stop till 6 AM.” Per doesn’t think the age matters. “It’s a big misunderstanding that rock and pop are teenagers’ priviledge. That’s just a cliché. Bob Dylan is soon 60 and I find him still interesting. It’s about the work process and development, which happen despite the age.” This article was written for an earlier version of The Daily Roxette. Technical errors may occur. ★ The author: Visa Kopu Archive, TDR:Misc, vintage.	{"pred_label": "__label__wiki", "pred_label_prob": 0.6492055058479309, "wiki_prob": 0.6492055058479309, "source": "cc/2023-06/en_middle_0099.json.gz/line747893"}
How finest to avoid wasting as financial institution deposits regain relevance The Financial institution of Israel’s choice on Monday to hike the rate of interest by 0.5% to three.25% instantly interprets into an increase on mortgage repayments. However however, the upper rate of interest gives stable funding choices, during which households can put their financial savings. High traits and types to observe in 2023 After greater than a decade during which the zero curiosity provided by banks on deposits made it an nearly irrelevant possibility, merchandise linked to the central financial institution rate of interest, which rise or fall in accordance with the Financial institution of Israel rate of interest, are all of the sudden again in trend. These choices are attracting increasingly more clients, particularly at a time when the capital markets are risky. Israel’s banks have raised the common rate of interest paid on deposits for one yr from a set fee from solely 0.27% in April, earlier than the primary rate of interest hike, to three% in October, and have managed to lift greater than NIS 103 billion from the general public in simply the final two months. For comparability, the whole of latest deposits in March and April was solely about NIS 45 billion. On the identical time, monetary mutual funds, which by the character of their exercise are extra just like financial institution deposits than to managed mutual funds, or those who comply with sure indexes or sectors (alternate traded funds), tripled the quantity of property they handle – from NIS 16.5 billion to greater than NIS 41 billion. To those two merchandise might be added one other sort of mutual funds, these specializing in authorities bonds. Though they’re extra risky than financial institution deposits or monetary funds, they could additionally generate the next return – and won’t endure computerized decreases in return because the Financial institution of Israel’s rate of interest falls. In accordance with the forecast of the Financial institution of Israel analysis division and analysts’ forecasts, the rate of interest will proceed rising to round 3.5%-3.75%. Nonetheless, subsequent summer season it’s anticipated to begin falling, and if that’s the case, rates of interest on fastened deposits can even begin falling. A significant benefit of those final two merchandise, investing by means of monetary mutual funds or in bonds, is their liquidity in contrast with financial institution deposits. With mutual funds, you can provide a promote order when the worth is calculated in accordance with the worth of the bond, on the given buying and selling day, (which may mirror a excessive or low worth in relation to the value at which the bond was purchased). The return, in fact, is not going to be the identical because the one promised for redemption on the finish of the interval, however it is not going to embrace a penalty because the banks cost when closing the deposit earlier than the agreed date. Who’s providing the very best rate of interest? As with loans and mortgages, so with financial institution deposits clients can select completely different tracks during which they need to deposit their cash. The banks supply tracks with a set rate of interest which, regardless of its identify, is calculated in accordance with the rate of interest of the Financial institution of Israel, or a monitor with a variable rate of interest – the prime monitor (the Financial institution of Israel rate of interest, plus 1.5% and fewer the monetary margin that the financial institution chooses to provide to its clients). Financial institution of Israel Governor: Fee will exceed our forecast Analysts see smaller Israeli fee hikes forward Financial institution of Israel hikes fee by 0.5% Because the Financial institution of Israel rate of interest started to rise in April, the banks have raised the fastened rate of interest. On Monday, instantly after Financial institution of Israel announcement of one other rate of interest hike, Israel Low cost Financial institution (TASE: DSCT) introduced that it was as soon as once more elevating the rate of interest on deposits for a interval of 1 yr at a set fee to three.75%. On the identical time, the financial institution is providing curiosity on a one-year deposit at a variable fee, which would be the identical because the Financial institution of Israel fee: 3.25% and might be up to date in accordance with the Financial institution of Israel’s future rate of interest modifications. The financial institution providing the very best rate of interest within the variable rate of interest monitor is One Zero (Israel’s lately launched digital financial institution), which even earlier than the final rate of interest hike was providing an annual rate of interest of three.4%, and that is now anticipated to rise to three.9%. Nonetheless, it is a deposit for 3 months to a yr, and those that want extra instant entry to the cash will obtain a lot decrease charges on each day or month-to-month deposits. The speed for a financial institution deposit closed for as much as three months, the place a lot of the public funds are deposited, is at present only one.05%. In monetary funds, month-to-month returns hover across the Financial institution of Israel fee, as with deposits, however greater by about 0.1%-0.2%. It is because they’ve a median lifetime of as much as 90 days, and may mix barely longer makams (authorities bonds), in addition to purchase very brief bonds from banks, which add further fractions of a proportion. Greenback funds have raised lots of of hundreds of thousands this yr Greenback monetary funds supply even greater returns, round 4.5%, as a result of the rate of interest within the US is greater – and so they have already raised lots of of hundreds of thousands of {dollars} from Israeli clients this yr. In a 3rd financial savings product, mutual funds that spend money on authorities bonds, a buyer who closes cash for 3 years can obtain a return of three.2%, similar to the present rate of interest. Nonetheless, the benefit of this product over the opposite two interest-linked merchandise is that this rate of interest is assured, even when the Financial institution of Israel decides in just a few months to begin slicing the rate of interest. An alternative choice is a belief fund that invests in authorities bonds linked to an index that protects the consumer from the rise in inflation, and these supply a three-year rate of interest return equal to the Shopper Value Index (CPI) + 0.5%. It is a return that may defend financial savings due to the erosion of cash in an inflationary surroundings. Tel Aviv Inventory Change EVP head of buying and selling, spinoff and indexes Yaniv Pagot says that investing in these funds has an extra benefit. “The investor can profit past the returns that the bonds pay additionally by profiting on the capital. If the market thinks that the rate of interest will fall from 3.25% right this moment to 2%, the investor will nonetheless have the ability to earn annual curiosity of three% plus additional capital returns of an extra 3%-4% – and even attain a return of seven%.” How a lot tax should be paid on earnings? A big difficulty that impacts these choices on the place to save cash is the query of taxation, when the funding matures. Whereas financial institution deposits are topic to a 15% tax on the nominal revenue, each monetary funds and funds that spend money on bonds require fee of 25% tax, however solely after nominal revenue is adjusted to inflation. Common inflation expectations in Israel over the following 12 months are estimated at 3%, so if inflation within the coming yr does meet these forecasts, the investor might be liable to tax just for extra revenue of over 3%. Subsequently, investing in authorities bonds by means of the funds is preferable when it comes to tax over direct funding in bonds, which require fee of a 15% tax on the nominal revenue. Printed by Globes, Israel enterprise information – en.globes.co.il – on November 24, 2022. © Copyright of Globes Writer Itonut (1983) Ltd., 2022. 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Bargaining to resume today between CUPE 1600 and Toronto Zoo Following a marathon day of bargaining in which some progress was made, negotiators for CUPE 1600 will return to the table this morning in an effort to conclude negotiations with the Toronto Zoo before a midnight lockout or strike deadline. “While we have been able to resolve some issues with the Zoo, we haven’t made enough progress and I am concerned about our ability to conclude negotiations before the deadline,” said Christine McKenzie, President of CUPE 1600. Although negotiators have made progress on some issues, there has been no movement on several issues the union considers critical, including changes proposed by the Zoo that would greatly diminish workers’ employment security and give the Zoo more power to contract out work. “Any efforts by the Zoo to weaken workers’ job security and contracting out language are non‑starters,” warned McKenzie. “Our members were very clear when they voted unanimously to give our bargaining committee a strike mandate if they felt it was necessary—weakening their job security and contracting out language is bad for our community, bad for the Zoo and, most importantly, it will be bad for the animals,” she added. McKenzie said the union will continue to bargain straight through to tonight’s midnight deadline and would consider bargaining past the deadline, provided progress is being made towards a settlement. “However, that requires both sides to be at the table with a clear commitment to negotiating a fair deal both sides can live with. Ultimately, that decision will hinge on what level of commitment to achieving a settlement we see from the Zoo throughout the day,” she said. CUPE 1600 represents more than 400 zookeepers, horticulturists, trades people, maintenance, administration and public relations staff, concession and ride operators at Canada’s largest zoo.	{"pred_label": "__label__wiki", "pred_label_prob": 0.6040520071983337, "wiki_prob": 0.6040520071983337, "source": "cc/2023-06/en_middle_0099.json.gz/line121164"}
The CONG Token is the new crypto hype The Conglomerate Capital, the project that was able to attract investments from notorious capitalists and blockchain-companies backers last year, is launching its token presale event on January 16th with a goal of USD 2.5 million. Based on the founders´ experiences, this amount will be quickly fulfilled. The world is fast changing and becoming more decentralized as it gets more digital. Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs), blockchain, DeFi, web 3.0, and cryptocurrencies are all growing in popularity. How to employ all of these new technologies in a way that benefits society is now the problem. In terms of finance and investing, these new technologies offer a rare opportunity to provide outstanding private market investment opportunities to retail investors around the world. Until now, these opportunities could only be accessed by Venture Capital (VC) and Private Equity (PE) funds. TCC is the unique web3, BEP20 blockchain-based investment and funding platform, governed by a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO), from which disruptive startups as well as SME businesses will raise capital, where investors will be able to access Venture Capital and Private Equity outstanding opportunities through the CONG token. Additionally, the TCC and CONG ecosystem is the first and only to develop governance and investing features to lead and safeguard investors through the adoption and use of new market features and to rely on the knowledge of top-tier VC and PE industry executives to influence how people allocate their capital. “At TCC, we seek not merely to democratize investment options, but to streamline investment process for investors and fundraising for Companies” says Diego Queirantes, Founder and responsible for deals structuring. “We are prepared to recreate VCs and PEs constrained contexts” he continued. “Investors are more than welcome to go along for the voyage to reshape the way people invest their capital.” The creator of The Conglomerate Capital kept people in mind when developing the Company and its digital token, CONG. Yves Civolani, Founder & CEO and former private equity industry executive, came to the terrible realisation that because the average person lacks basic financial knowledge, they are compelled to spend their life’s work savings on substandard opportunities. His parents have never had the opportunity to engage in VC and PE investments and earn lucrative returns as regular retail investors. The TCC concept was born out of his desire to make these opportunities accessible to regular people by assembling a conglomerate of companies run by global minnows. “Before beginning to work on the project’s development, a thorough examination of the crowdfunding and launchpads sectors was necessary,” said Yves. “We wanted to comprehend concerns and issues from the viewpoints of all participants: investors, business owners/companies, and platforms.” Before founding the project, Yves worked for more than a decade for tier-1 global private equity funds. Therefore, throughout his career he learned by doing, what the problems are for startups and SME (Small and Medium Enterprises) to raise capital from either equity or debt securities. With all of this in mind, TCC seeks to solve these issues by decentralising the VC and PE infrastructures while also imposing a cycle of accountability and mutual interest alignment. In order to give the CONG token value, based on the founding team experience in VC/PE/M&A environments, TCC intends to bring various industries features to cryptocurrency world through the use of leverage of DeFi and blockchain, under a DAO (Decentralised Autonomous Organization) governance structure. This is in line with the main attributes of the TCC & CONG ecosystem. Investors are encouraged to hold onto their tokens and use CONG as a form of asset storage. To secure more investor consensus and a more democratic funding procedure, TCC offers many more advantages than the conventional paradigm, including zero-knowledge-proof authentication, decentralised data storage, trade agreements, and more. The TCC white paper states that priority would be given to early investors when allocating investments. In return for CONG, the platform will receive USDT, BUSD and USDC. The only token in the whole ecosystem, CONG, will finance all Businesses and Investors. Compared to other launchpads platforms, that is an important difference as they all face alignment problems due the fact that funded projects launch each their own tokens, competing against each other for investor´s capital allocation. According to the roadmap, fiat and credit cards will also be accepted by TCC along the project development. While CONG cannot be traded in a DEX or CEX, its price will rise if a deal opportunity passes through the platform because, based on the DAO mechanism, holders will decide what the token price will be for each funding campaign. This will set a buy pressure on the token. The CONG presale will begin on January 16th, 2023 at 9:00 am GMT with a token price of USDT 0.0025. Therefore, it is best time to invest and join the ecosystem. Based on the hype already generated when the project was announced, the second presale round, which will start as soon as the first fulfils, will have CONG token price increased by 20%. The management team at TCC has extensive expertise in the investment industry as whole, while the development team is made up of a group of blockchain and web developers, embracing the most potent and recent technical development in the cryptocurrency sector. The TCC team has years of expertise in the sector and has raised more than USD 200 million using a variety of mechanisms, including debt, equity, and convertible debt. The team has also completed many M&A transactions in recent years. By assisting in the review of funding applications, all this experience will work for the ecosystem´s benefit. They are all in agreement and aligned with the investors as the team is compensated by CONG. Written by: LATAM Blockchain Experts Group. 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2nd December, 2018 – Christmas prep! This week had a Christmas theme, with all of us getting out the Christmas decorations and preparing the advent calendars (my partner makes them for the children). It is such a lovely time of year and, although we are all atheists, we do still involve ourselves with Christmas events and pantomimes that are happening near us, just as we do with other religious festivals. So here is what W learned this week, in subject order as usual….. Science / Nature: W asked about the days being shorter now and why that happens and when the days will start to get longer again. We chatted about the seasons and the Earth’s tilt. W later asked why the date of Easter moves, so we talked about the phases of the moon and how that affects Easter. Then she asked why the moon has phases, so I explained that to her too. In the evening, W spent some time telling her stepsiblings, J and D about Blue Planet and what the different creatures do, which I suppose solidified her learning from last week. Whilst we were going through the Blackwall tunnel, W asked why there were bars at a certain level in the tunnel. I explained that it is lower on one side and the bars are showing the height of the lowest part of the tunnel, so lorries can only go on one side and they can check whether they fit by looking at the bars. Literacy / English: On one of our train journeys, we read a book together, which she really loved (and I wondered if the other passengers did too…..). Wrote a song about Christmas and then also wrote some events on the calendar. PE: On Monday afternoon, we went to W’s gymnastics class, which W did brilliantly at. She listened so well in a class of 12 children and followed the instructions and concentrated for the duration. The teacher gave her lots of praise and wrote down what she had learned in her book, so that she would know where she was up to next time. She loved it at the class again and is very relaxed and calm there. She knows a few of the people and likes to play in the hallways with them. Play: She showed great negotiation skills when it was time to put up the Christmas decorations with her siblings. After that, W had a great time playing with the Christmas toys. She adores the Playmobil Christmas scene and spent ages sorting out Santa’s workshop. In fact, she then played with it every day, sometimes letting all her other Playmobil toys join in! Drama / Performing Arts: We went to the theatre to see a brilliant adaptation of Rapunzel. We talked about the actor who plays Rapunzel, who is black with purple dreadlocks. There was no prince rescuing Rapunzel – instead Goldilocks came to Rapunzel’s tower, where they worked together to defeat evil and free themselves.W loved the performance so much – She especially liked having her information sheet with her during the panto, so that she could work out which actor was playing which part and which actors played more than one part. W’s stepsister, D (8) had a xmas show with her Saturday dance group, so we watched that. It was a Harry Potter story with singing and dancing. W watched kids in groups of 3-4 year olds, all the way up to teenagers doing different dances. We talked about why the very small children had more simple dances and the older kids had more difficult ones. Numeracy / Maths: On 1st December, it was time to open the advent calendar. W is now obviously really good at reading the numbers and doesn’t need help at all this year. We played the Orchard Toys Bus Stop game, adding and taking away people from a bus journey. W really enjoyed it and did well. When brushing her teeth, W said she was going to work out maths sums in her head without using her fingers. It took quite a while, but she did it entirely by herself. PSHE: We read an old Christmas story, which I had to pause in order to chat about the gender of the characters in books. Usually, I just change ‘he’ for ‘she’ in kids’ books to balance out the genders and to make the numbers of male and female characters equal. In this book, it wasn’t possible. J and D knew the story well and are used to me changing a couple of characters, but this time, there were 13 male characters and two female characters, who didn’t speak! We had a chat about how this used to be the norm in older books (and still is the case in a lot of modern books) and how it is important that stories reflect the actual population. We talked about which characters needed to be male for the purpose of the story (none of them) and which could be changed. Then we enjoyed the Christmas tale!! We went to the Christmas fair at the end of our road, which was really good. W got to sit in a fire engine and try on a firefighter’s hat. The firefighter showed her the safety goggles inside the helmet and also the heat-reflecting goggles. They showed us their oxygen tanks and the dial which shows how much oxygen is left. W also learned that the firefighter in charge can see how much oxygen each firefighter has left on her own machine too. W saw the heavy machine that can cut through metals, and the sledgehammers, axes and hoses too. She enjoyed seeing what they do with all the tools. There was a ‘treasure hunt’ afterwards, where the children had to search for certain crocheted items on the stalls and get a stamp for each one. Once the sheet was full, they got a chocolate prize. W did very well and recognised most of the items herself. She was confident at talking to the stallholders too. Socialisation: After the Christmas fair, we went to E (10) and F’s (7) house for a bit. They worked on their Christmas tree, which this year they are making out of Lego. W made an activity course for her soft toy dog to play with, with D and F. Then W asked their mum for a pen and paper and sat down for ages drawing pictures. She drew one of her with her toy dog, which was really good, then drew another of lions in the snow! Later, more children arrived (T [6], J [9], B [7], N [10] and T [8]), all of whom W has met before. She played well with all of them. On Monday morning, W’s friend, N popped over for a short time. They had a lovely time playing and W really enjoyed it. On the train, W met a dog who W stroked and played with for the whole journey. She chatted confidently to her owners. Art: Later, she made a Christmas decoration from pipe-cleaners and beads. W played on her online advent calendar game. She did well with the jigsaws, then played an art game, filling in detailed colours, in which she had to use the drop and drag function and very fine control of the cursor. W decorated her dolls’ house for Christmas. She was really inventive with the materials she had and showed good spatial awareness with measuring spaces and putting appropriate decorations into them. Next week, we have yet more Christmas-themed activities! Posted on December 2, 2018 April 26, 2019 Categories art, Diary, English, Learning at home, lego, Lessons / Group learning, literacy, Maths, Organic learning, play, PSHE, Science, Social groups, socialisation, Spatial Skills, Subjects, UncategorizedTags art, Christmas, drama, English, firefighters, Home education, home learning, Home Schooling, homeschooling, literacy, Maths, nature, numeracy, PE, performing arts, play, Playmobil, PSHE, religion, Science, socialisationLeave a comment on 2nd December, 2018 – Christmas prep! 25th Nov, 2018 – animals! This week was all about animals – sea creatures, pets, land animals, climates and habitats. Here is how W’s learning progressed throughout the week: Science / Nature: W went over what she had learned last week about bats. It was good to hear that she had absorbed all the information. We have been working on the days of the week and the names of the months and have made good progress, often reciting the words when we are on a train or in the car. We watched 2 episodes of Blue Planet, which W was absolutely amazed by. We have the poster that goes with the series already and she loves learning the names of all the different sea creatures. She also learned about the food chain in the oceans, storms affecting the seas, false killer whales and how they communicate with (and remember) individual dolphins. At the petrol station, I explained where the tanks of fuel are and showed W where they are filled. W’s stepbrother, J (10) chatted to her about the equator and deserts. We spent some time looking up where the major organs of the body are. W was interested in the fact that the stomach is behind the ribcage and not in her ‘tummy’. She asked if frogs have teeth and how they bite things…. then later asked about flamingos: how they eat and how they dance. On Wednesday, we had to go to the vets to get the kittens neutered. We talked a lot about why neutering is important, then W asked what happens to the cats testicles after they have been removed (!). We saw lots of dogs in the veterinary surgery, and we chatted to the owners about the types of breed and their ages etc. We ended up spending a long time in there (drop off, collection and waiting for medication took 2.5 hours in total) and W was very patient indeed. She played with another child (4) and chatted to her about the cats. When we were eventually called into the room with the vet, W learned about the process of having an operation and what happens in what order. She chatted to them confidently. Afterwards, we learned about how to care for the cats for the first week after their operation. We then watched Jo Brand’s cats and kittens programme, which was educational again. At the train station, we saw a police dog checking people’s bags. W asked how they are trained to do that and we talked about how they have a favourite toy and they are given that toy when they do the right thing. The police officer came over with the dog and introduced him to her. He was called Bobby and had a business card too. It was lovely that the officer did that as there was clearly a big police operation going on with armed officers too, but he took time out to speak to W about the dog. We looked at the ‘magic mirror’ that was set up at the station. W loved the fact that she could see herself in it, but that there were other things that she could see in the mirror that were not there in real life. She saw a pride of lions moving near her and absolutely loved it. Geography: We talked about tectonic plates, mountains and glaciers again, which she loves explaining to me. South Africa came up in conversation randomly, so we talked about the climate and habitats that are there. Play: We got the Xmas decorations out and the children loved looking through them all. Afterwards, instead of playing a board game, we played a memory game where we put 5 decorations on to a tray, covered it, removed one, and then the children had to work out which one I had removed. We all really enjoyed the game. We played the ‘Guess How Much I Love You’ board game quite a few times and, although it’s a little young for all the children now, they enjoyed it and played well. History: In the car, W asked about World War II, so her stepsiblings, J (10) and D (8) explained a bit about it to her. We also talked about refugees in an age-appropriate way. Spatial Skills: We did a jigsaw instead of a board game on Thursday, which was lovely. W used to do so many jigsaws when she was 3 and became quite good at doing them, so it was good to see her enjoying them again. W wanted to check her Lego builds that are on display in her bedroom, so that she could see if there were any pieces missing. We did two full sets and made a list of missing parts, then found the pieces that we needed from her ‘spares’ box. She later put together her new Playmobil set by herself, following the instructions with no problem. PSHE: We talked about burials and what happens after a funeral. Maths / Numeracy: At bedtime, W randomly told me: “3+3 is 6. 4+4 is 8. etc etc”. She enjoys adding numbers for fun and I hope that continues! On the train on Wednesday, W did some work in her new Shopkins activity book. There were colouring- in activities, writing, spot the difference, mazes and numbers. On Thursday, she asked to go to her drop-in Maths and Drama classes. In Maths, she was given a worksheet with addition tests and she just sat and worked on it by herself. She asked for help from the teacher when she had run out of fingers to add up on, so the teacher helped her to find a new way of adding when she does bigger numbers. Also in Maths, she played a numbers game where they drew different parts of a robot according to which numbers came up on a dice. The next game was one where she stood back-to-back with a friend (T), 6, and they each wrote down a number. They had to guess what number the other had from being told what the total of the two numbers was. Drama / Performing Arts: In Drama, she played games pretending to be animals and also telling stories and guessing which fairy tales they are. She really enjoyed this class too. Socialisation: At the classes, she saw her friends, B (7), A (5) and T (6) from our regular Monday social group, who were pleased to see her! English / Literacy: At home, D had put a new poster on her wall and W did a good job of trying to read the words on it. W wrote wedding and birthday cards for friends and family. She insisted on doing it without help, and did a good job. Home Economics: We baked a lemon drizzle cake, and decorated it with many hundreds and thousands. Art: I had a giant box arrive with some stock for my shop and W asked if she could draw on it. She spent ages drawing cats and rainbows on it, inside and out. She asked for a light inside and took her night lights in there too so that she could see her masterpieces properly. In the café on Friday, W entertained herself by drawing in my notebook, making more pictures of cats. All her free time at home on that day was spent decorating the giant cardboard box again. She has now branched out into drawing butterflies too. This rounds off our animal-themed week nicely. At the moment, W is interested in all living things, whether they are sea creatures or land animals. She has such enthusiasm for learning when it is a subject that she enjoys, and I hope that continues into her future. Posted on November 25, 2018 April 12, 2019 Categories art, Diary, English, Geography, history, Learning at home, lego, Lessons / Group learning, literacy, Maths, nature, Organic learning, play, PSHE, Science, Social groups, socialisation, Spatial Skills, Subjects, Uncategorized, workTags art, drama, English, Geography, history, home economics, Home education, home learning, Home Schooling, homeschooling, learning through play, lego, lessons, literacy, Maths, nature, numeracy, play, Science, socialisation, Spatial Skills, working from home, working while home educatingLeave a comment on 25th Nov, 2018 – animals! 18th Nov, 2018 – a quiet week This week was mainly about taking some time off learning while we have some family time. However, as learning happens all the time anyway, here is the incidental learning that happened, without much effort at all….. Literacy / English: There were quite a few birthdays this week, so W made cards for friends birthdays. Her writing was very good and she concentrated on the task well. Later in the week, W wrote a letter to Santa. She did extremely well with her letters, copying some out and writing some by herself. On Thursday, W asked if she could try to see some bats, so after looking up some information, we found that we may see some that night, since it was a warmer night. We did manage to see a couple and then W made up a poem about our walk, which she later turned into a song. Our last piece of work on literacy this week was when W decided to make a sign for the house. She did well trying to spell the words. Home Economics: W helped to make cake and flapjacks for a family gathering, which obviously she loved as she got to lick the spoon! W then asked if jelly has gelatine in, so we talked about what it is, where it comes from and how it works. Maths / Numeracy: We played ‘Pop to the Shops’ by Orchard Toys, during which, W was reading the two-digit numbers for the first time (“forty pence”, rather than “four-oh”, for example). W played Minecraft with her stepbrother, J (10) and later her stepsister, D (8) too. J built buildings for her on her tablet and W furnished them with J’s help. I love the way that they work together on their Minecraft buildings. J seems to really enjoy helping W with her learning these days. Science / Nature: There was salt on the platforms at the train station. W knew it was there to stop people slipping, so we talked about water freezing and why salt made a difference. We talked about how else you could melt ice. On the way home, we talked about why the sun sets and the fact that the Earth spins. W asked about condensation on a water bottle, so I explained to her where it comes from ad why it happens. Music: W wanted to learn a song that we used to sing from when she was a baby, so we did, then later W played the piano at the train station. We talked about the notes and chords. Engineering: We were delayed at a London station, so we watched the engineers building part of a large building using a cherry picker. Then we saw a freight train and counted the carriages together. We talked about earthquakes and how builders can ensure that buildings don’t fall down, by making them able to sway (W has a slight fascination with earthquakes lately). Socialisation: On Monday, we went to our regular social group, where W played with her friend J (5) for most of the time. AS always, W had a great time at her Rainbows group, playing with her friends and doing craft activities. Play: W played with her toys (mainly My Little Ponies) a lot, taking care to categorise them as she did so. When we played Uno on the train and W is getting very good at the strategy side of the game now. On Friday, W made a stable for her toy horse using boxes and chairs, then played with them for a long time. Art / Design: W decided to design some wedding dresses, taking care to include the tiny features that she wanted on them. PSHE: W still has lots of questions about death and funeral services, because of our recent loss (more about this here). I am glad that she is talking about it and asking lots of questions. I really do believe that when children hold in their grief, it can build to a much worse level than when they are encouraged to talk about it whenever they need to…. I am trying to remember this for myself too…. This blog post is much shorter than usual because we have actually done far less in terms of education than we usually would. However, I know that this is normal after an event such as a death in the family and I also know that it is important for us to take the time that we need in order for us to heal as a family. Posted on November 18, 2018 March 30, 2019 Categories art, Diary, English, history, Learning at home, literacy, Maths, nature, Organic learning, play, PSHE, Science, Social groups, socialisation, Subjects, UncategorizedTags art, design, engineering, English, home economics, Home education, home learning, Home Schooling, homeschooling, literacy, Maths, minecraft, music, nature, numeracy, play, PSHE, Science, socialisation, technologyLeave a comment on 18th Nov, 2018 – a quiet week 7th Oct, 2018 – a relaxed week This week was one of those weeks where we did a little learning as we went along, but not massive amounts of concentrated learning. It is funny how all the learning that we do evens out over time. Some weeks are very busy with W trying to soak up as much information as she can, and others are more relaxed and play-based. I suppose W’s motivation to learn goes along with any developmental leaps that she makes. This is yet another affirmation for me that a child-led approach to education must be beneficial when a child is allowed to learn when they are most receptive to it. So here is our condensed relaxed week, by subject, as usual: PE: At the swimming pool, W practiced her swimming a bit more and also played on the inflatables for a bit. Play: One of W’s favourite games lately is a game of owning her own restaurant and having other people as guests in her restaurant. I must say I like being waited on for a while as I’m putting my feet up…. On Thursday, she also played a long game of hotels with her Nanna and Granddad, which they also enjoyed! We played “Unicorn Vets”, in which we fixed her pretend unicorns’ poorly horns and hooves and cleaned up after them too. Literacy / English: W was feeling in a helpful mood and assisted with alphabetising the CDs. She did very well with reading the letters and with knowing the starting letters of names. She also thought about how to lay out the CDs on the shelves so that she could reach them. On Tuesday, we read one of her cat encyclopedias, which compared big cats to domestic cats. There was a quiz at the end and W got nearly all the questions right, so she was really pleased. Art: W did some great drawing this week. She started with cats (drawing a hook in their tail so they were glad to see us) and when she was asked what she would need to care for her cats, she drew loads of things: food, water, brushes, cat box etc. Again, W did lots of colouring, as usual. This time it was in a symmetrical pattern book. Numeracy / Maths: W helped to sort some Lego – she is still loving categorising and sorting it. We worked a little bit on telling the time, mainly on half past and o’clock. Socialisation: On Monday, a friend came over they played all sorts of games and generally messed about. Monday was also our regular social group day. W did a bit of charging about with the other children and then helped to practise writing with a few other kids to write. Towards the end of the session, she played with her friends and performed a show with them. On Wednesday, W saw her friend J (4 years old) for a few hours. They had a great time playing. Geography: When we were on the train, we discussed the difference between a borough of London and a regular town. We talked about how big London is and how many people live there. Science / Nature: W looked at my hands and commented on how old they are (!) and then said that she could feel my bones and that hers are all soft, so we talked about the differences between adult and toddler bones and skin. We saw a vet show in which a dog was living in the crawl space under a wooden house. W asked why the house didn’t have foundations, so we looked at different types of buildings and the types of foundations they needed. We did some gardening and looked at the flies in a bag of garden waste that was breaking down. We also moved some worms, weeded and swept up. We saw a freight train at a local station, which had stopped at the platform, so we looked into the cab and noticed that there were many more controls in there than in a regular train. The driver very kindly moved out of the way so that we could see in. We counted 19 carriages on the train and talked about why a freight train needs a bigger engine and is more noisy than passenger trains. Business: For some reason we were talking about a job that I had in a pet shop when I was a teenager. W asked why that shop is not there any more and this led to a discussion about why a shop might close down. She was really interested in that and also interested in how businesses make money. Posted on October 7, 2018 February 17, 2019 Categories art, Diary, English, Learning at home, lego, literacy, Maths, Organic learning, play, politics, Science, Social groups, socialisation, UncategorizedTags art, business, English, Geography, Home education, home learning, Home Schooling, homeschooling, literacy, Maths, nature, numeracy, PE, play, Science, socialisationLeave a comment on 7th Oct, 2018 – a relaxed week 30th Sept, 2018 -The Rainbows Promise Science / Nature: While we were passing through King’s Cross station this week, we saw the Harris Hawk, who works there to scare the pigeons away. We spoke to her handler and asked questions about her diet and temperament. She was later outside and was flying onto the low buildings. W asked why she wasn’t in a cage and why she followed her owner so well, so we talked about imprinting too. W was so pleased to have met her! On Saturday, we took W’s stepsister, D (7) to a dance class at a school, where W explored the ‘nature’ part of the school playground, in which there were woods! She loved the fact that there was a school with woods….. but when we saw a shed called the ‘behaviour shed’ which children are put in for time out, W didn’t seem to like the school any more…. and neither did I…. On the way home, we saw lots of dogs being walked and we said hello to every single one (after asking permission from their owners first, of course). We learned about breeds and also about muzzles and why we shouldn’t stroke a nervous dog. We saw a sunflower with a bee on it and this led to a conversation about how bees communicate with each other to find the best pollen. The next day, we talked about how trees and humans help each other by converting oxygen and carbon dioxide. On Monday, W helped to cook risotto. She doesn’t usually ask to cook dinner, so this was a great ‘home economics’ learning opportunity for her. Tuesday was Rainbows day and it was W’s special ‘promise’ day, in which she had to recite her promise and become a fully-fledged Rainbows member with a badge and a certificate. We decided to bake cakes for all the children and leaders, so we spent some of the day doing that. W managed to almost do the whole bake by herself. Then came her promise. She remembered it all and recited it well in front of everyone and the leader cried as she pinned her badge on her and welcomed her properly. W absolutely loves her Rainbows group and although we are not religious (Girlguiding has a religious Christian aspect), W gains so much from participating in the group and seeing her friends there. On Wednesday, we were going to do some learning from W’s encyclopedias, but when we got up, we saw that Watson the cat wasn’t well (she had been off-colour for a couple of days, but definitely wasn’t herself today). I had to make some calls to see if we could get an appointment at the vets for her. We eventually got an appointment at the animal hospital and when we arrived, we saw that it was very, very busy, which was great as we got to see what animals had what problems and what medication they needed (it wasn’t very private at all). W chatted to the other customers a lot and then got to watch the vet examine Watson and diagnose a large abscess. The vet then took Watson into a different room to operate and brought her back to us, dazed and rather sore. We had instructions from the vet to clean the wound twice a day with boiled salty water and to give Watson a tablet once a day, which W was happy to do. She asked the vet herself whether she needed to keep the other cats away from Watson – something that I hadn’t thought of myself. We read a few of W’s encyclopedias from the library about cats and big bats. Geography: On the train home, W asked about zones in London and we talked about zones 1-6 and where we live. She thought that we live in the furthest place from the centre and was surprised that there is even more of London past our house. Politics: At dinner, we talked about the Royal family again and how their ‘wages’ are our taxes. She was interested in what our money pays for, such as bin collections and schools and learned that everything costs money. Literacy / English: Our board game for a couple of days this week was Articulate, which W is great at. She guessed really well and described things really well also. It is unsurprising as she is such a chatterbox…. There was the book fair at the school when we went to collect W’s stepsiblings, so the children all got new books. D sat and read to W, which she loved. Later, when we were all playing charades, W said that she wanted to write down everyone’s initial and make a tally of how many goes each person had had. She did this entirely by herself and it was really good. Art: W again did lots of colouring this week. Play: W played lots of imaginative games with her stepsister, D (7 years old) and their My Little Ponies. On Sunday, I had a cold and we were meant to go to a museum, but I didn’t feel up to it. Instead, W and D had an amazing day together, just playing with their toys. They also went outside doing tricks on scooters and bikes, which was actually quite good. W has been quietly practicing riding her big bike (donated by a friend) and is getting quite good at it now (with stabilisers) Also this week, W helped me with my work, packing parcels and sticking stamps on the letters, which was great as she doesn’t usually want to (and doesn’t have to). I made a big box for a parcel and W climbed in, so I let her play with it for a while and she turned it into a car, a lorry, a cat bed, a regular bed etc. She had fun in it. Numeracy / Maths: When we played Monopoly Junior, W was again great with her mental maths. At breakfast, W decided to randomly tell me the answer to some sums, such as ‘Mama, did you know that 3+2+1 is 6?’ And then she would show me how she worked it out. It was great to see her do that entirely by herself. Later, we went into town to buy a toy with W’s earnings from her work earlier this week. She was really brilliant at knowing what she could and couldn’t buy. She had £12 and was saying “I can’t buy that because 25 is bigger than 12”. She settled on a toy from TK Maxx, which she was overjoyed with and played with over and over again. At dinner, W was talking about numbers (I can’t remember why) and did some addition and subtraction on her fingers, completely of her own choosing. Thursday brought more addition and subtraction during play. W wanted to tell me how many of a certain thing that she had and what the difference was between that and another group of toys. Socialisation: Monday was our social group day and we were lucky enough to have D there with us. They played a lot with the other children and generally had fun outside and inside with W’s friends. ….So that rounds of another week of home education with us. Next week, we are playing a game of W’s choosing, which is apparently called ‘Unicorn Vets’….. Posted on September 30, 2018 February 17, 2019 Categories art, Diary, English, Learning at home, literacy, Maths, Organic learning, play, politics, Science, Social groups, socialisation, Subjects, UncategorizedTags art, English, Geography, girlguiding, home economics, Home education, home education groups, home learning, Home Schooling, homeschooling, literacy, Maths, nature, numeracy, play, politics, rainbows, Science, socialisationLeave a comment on 30th Sept, 2018 -The Rainbows Promise 23rd Sep, 2018 – socialising Last week, I was worried that we had not done enough socialising and that we had spent too much time at home…. However, this week more than made up for last weeks lack of playdates with friends, so I’ll start this diary entry with: Socialisation: On Monday, a friend came to play with W and they had a lovely time with the dolls house etc. We later went to our favourite social group, which was busy again. We met yet another family with two Mums, which brings the total to 4 families at this group. It is lovely for W to be able to see so many children with families like hers. On Wednesday, a neighbour, T (6 years old), came over for a playdate (who W met when searching for our cat’s collar). The children all had fun playing with her. On Thursday, it was time for another play date: this time with B (6) and T (2) who we know from our Monday group. W was keen to show T how to be careful and gentle with the kittens. At Rainbows, W played really well with the other children and also included the new children in the games. And to round off a week of socialisation, on Friday at the park, W played with her friend, J (4 years old). They enjoyed climbing the big climbing frame and generally running around. Literacy / English: As usual, on our train journeys, W practiced reading signs at the stations. W is loving having her things accessible at the desk now (more about this here), and is sitting down to do colouring-in sheets at least once a day, deciding for herself when to just sit down and work on it. Science / Nature: On Tuesday, we watched W’s favourite vet show on TV, which she loved. She particularly liked the bit about hoof care in horses and how quickly newborn horses can walk. We saw a fox outside Rainbows and discussed why it was out in the evening and what it was going to eat. W spent time in the garden, collecting acorns for squirrels and talking about oak trees. W made a mini garden in a planter, with shells, planted acorns and a section for an acorn display Numeracy / Maths: At Rainbows, W did some dot-to-dot puzzles and then got to colour them in, which she really enjoyed. She did really well and recognised her numbers up to 48 with only a little help. Next week, she is doing her ‘promise’, which she is really excited about as she becomes a proper Rainbows member then. Earlier in the day, W had asked to do some paid work with me, so she set about categorising some items for my shop. Play: W built one of her Playmobile sets. She was determined to do it herself and was proud that she had managed it without adult help. This rounds off a busy week of socialising, to contrast with last week’s home learning. I am learning now that we can’t do everything in every week, but that all subjects and learning opportunities balance out over the months (and years). Posted on September 23, 2018 February 17, 2019 Categories Diary, English, Learning at home, literacy, Maths, nature, Organic learning, play, Science, Social groups, socialisation, Subjects, TV, UncategorizedTags English, Home education, home learning, Home Schooling, homeschooling, literacy, Maths, nature, numeracy, pets, play, Playmobil, Science, socialisationLeave a comment on 23rd Sep, 2018 – socialising	{"pred_label": "__label__cc", "pred_label_prob": 0.7368803024291992, "wiki_prob": 0.2631196975708008, "source": "cc/2023-06/en_middle_0099.json.gz/line1556619"}
Published on End Poverty in South Asia Toward Great Dhaka: Seize the golden opportunity Qimiao Fan Martin Rama Yue Li Joe Qian Originally Appeared on the Daily Star Had you looked across Shanghai's Huangpu River from west to east in the 1980s, you would mostly have seen farmland dotted with a few scattered buildings. At the time, it was unimaginable that East Shanghai, or Pudong, would one day become a global financial centre; that its futuristic skyline, sleek expressways, and rapid trains would one day be showcased in blockbusters like James Bond and Mission Impossible movies! It was also unimaginable that the Shanghainese would consider living in Pudong. How wrong that would have been! Pudong is now hosting some of the world's most productive companies, and boosting some of the city's most desirable neighbourhoods. And Shanghai has become China's most important global city, lifting the entire hinterland with it. The same potential for urban transformation exists in Bangladesh, across the Pragati Sarani Airport Road that divides Dhaka into its west and east. West Dhaka is urban, hosting vibrant centres. East Dhaka remains largely rural, with a vast expanse of farmland. This sharp contrast presents a golden urban development opportunity for Dhaka, one that is not available to other major Asian cities. Realizing the Promise of a Great Dhaka Dhaka's population has grown from three million in 1980 to 18 million today and it continues to increase rapidly, which is a clear sign of success. However, Dhaka's development has been mostly spontaneous, with its urban infrastructure not keeping pace with its population growth. Dhaka's citizens are confronted with three challenges every day. Flooding and water-logging are recurrent, with monsoon rainfalls and river overflows often bringing the city to a standstill. The average driving speed has dropped from 21 kilometres per hour to less than seven kilometres per hour, and continues to slow toward walking pace. Congestion consumes millions of working hours per day. The city is also messy in other ways. Three-and-a-half million of its citizens currently live in slums and lack access to basic services. Air, soil and water quality has deteriorated to alarming levels. Without taking decisive action now, these problems will only get worse, as Greater Dhaka will be home to 25 million people by 2035. Continuing business-as-usual is not the answer. The World Bank's just released report, "Toward Great Dhaka: A New Urban Development Paradigm Eastward", lays out a strategic vision for the city to unlock the potential of East Dhaka . This area is as large in surface as a major European city, and much of it is located within a few kilometres of the most valuable parts of the city. East Dhaka thus has the potential to become a new urban centre that will help alleviate the challenges faced by West Dhaka and make the entire city more prosperous and liveable. Inspired by the success of Pudong, Shanghai, but based on Dhaka's reality and state-of-the-art economic modelling and simulations, the report recommends three interventions to develop East Dhaka. These interventions are all based on existing plans and studies for Dhaka and actually amount to a prioritisation exercise, emphasising what is most critically important given the urgency of the situation. Their selection was guided by multiple consultations with urban authorities, technical experts and civil society, including a major conference held in Dhaka one year ago. The three selected interventions are: building the eastern embankment along the Balu River, accompanied by canal rehabilitation and preservation, to mitigate flooding; developing transport links and public transit, to ease congestion; and creating a world-class business district with sound policies, to attract firms and residents eastward. These three critical interventions are projected to cost USD 15 billion. But the return on the investments is an enormous USD 53 billion boost to annual economic output by 2035. If implemented, these three interventions will enable the capital to comfortably host five million more people and to create 1.8 million new and better jobs, in comparison with a continuation of business as usual. The average income per capita in Dhaka could reach more than USD 9,200 by 2035 compared to less than USD 8,000 on current trends. This would help put Dhaka on the list of global cities. It would also enable Dhaka to become a stronger economic powerhouse for Bangladesh as well as a regional hub connecting emerging economic corridors between South and Southeast Asia. But time is running out. Many parts of East Dhaka are being developed spontaneously: private developers are filling vast tracts of land with sand, and households and firms are encroaching the edges of the few roads there. Action must be taken now to avoid replicating the messy development of West Dhaka. Spontaneous development is also creating new disaster, environmental and social risks. Fixing East Dhaka in the future will be much more expensive and difficult, even riskier. As a long-term development partner, the World Bank stands ready to assist should Bangladesh decide to seize the golden opportunity presented by East Dhaka before it becomes too late. A prosperous Dhaka is essential for Bangladesh to become a higher-middle income country in one generation, a development goal set by the government and an aspiration shared by the people. As Pudong's story suggests, the success of a strategic vision in such a scale will depend on a strong political will, a clear mandate by authorities, good coordination between institutions and concerted implementation. While the myriad of overlapping authorities has plagued Dhaka's development in the past, the stellar example of Hatirjheel Lake rehabilitation project shows that bold urban development initiatives are possible in Bangladesh. As we marvel today at the progress made by Shanghai, we look forward to seeing a world-class Dhaka tomorrow. Let us make this vision a reality, together. Director, Strategy and Operations, Office of the World Bank Managing Director of Development Policy and Partnerships More Blogs By Qimiao Former chief economist, Latin America and Caribbean region More Blogs By Martin More Blogs By Yue External Affairs Officer More Blogs By Joe Tapas Paul My priority policy agendas are different than yours. Connecting neighboring cities with Dhaka through dedicated railroads should be a priority. Population control also is in my priority policy agenda. Then I may add your policies. I lived many years in Dhaka and other countries. Thanks.	{"pred_label": "__label__wiki", "pred_label_prob": 0.7040396928787231, "wiki_prob": 0.7040396928787231, "source": "cc/2023-06/en_middle_0099.json.gz/line337158"}
John Alden Lundquist witnessed some of the region’s biggest news events in his 35 years as an Associated Press reporter — most of them spent working in Minneapolis. A wizard at shorthand notetaking, Lundquist is remembered by colleagues for his meticulous approach to reporting. Back home, his quirky sense of humor earned him nicknames like “Uncle Quack Quack.” Lundquist died Oct. 30 at 94 — he had been in hospice since June, his family said, but lobbied for watching the World Series from bed after his latest fall. After graduating from the University of Minnesota in 1949, Lundquist began his career at the Minot (N.D.) Daily News, left for Baltimore to join the Associated Press in 1950 and returned home to the wire service’s Minneapolis bureau in 1960. He covered the 1980 trial of Ming Sen Shiue, who was convicted of kidnapping and sexually abusing a Roseville algebra teacher and her daughter and killing a 6-year-old boy who witnessed the abductions. Lundquist also covered the 1973 occupation of Wounded Knee in South Dakota by the American Indian Movement, and his clip file contains scores of stories from crime to business and personality profiles. For the Shiue trial, Lundquist received an AP award in 1981 for excellence in reporting and writing. “I was so amazed with his ability to know everything to ask about something,” said AP photographer Jim Mone, who spent 12 years working alongside Lundquist. “He needed to know everything about them.” Photo courtesy of Lundquist family John Lundquist worked as a reporter for the Associated Press for 35 years, most of those in Minneapolis. Lundquist chaired the Wire Service Guild when workers went on strike in subzero temperatures in January 1969. In the office, he was known for whistling while he worked. “And he could carry a tune,” said Karen Mills, a fellow reporter and editor. “I always thought of him as the Happy Whistler. Although sometimes it’d get on your nerves.” Lundquist met Alice Hansen through Twin City Lutheran Young Adults and they married in 1963. They adopted their three children — John was 50 when they adopted the youngest, Jana, at 3 months, Jana Oman said. After retiring from the Associated Press, he spent another decade working at Hennepin County Medical Center, stocked shelves at Target and worked at a temp agency. He earned the name “Uncle Quack Quack” from nephew Seth Tibbott, who went on to found the Tofurky Company. Tibbott remembered how Lundquist once hid under a table and made quacking sounds as he and his brother came home one day. “When he came to visit, things came alive,” Tibbott wrote in a memorial. Karen Lundquist said her father passed along different traits to his three kids: She carried on his way with words in a career in communications, Brian inherited his love of sports, and Jana clung to his Lutheran faith. Off the clock, he loved playing with words, she said, turning phrases on their heads: “Take a shower” became “shake a tower.” “And if a pun could be had it was,” Karen Lundquist said. Bedtime stories were drawn from a vast library started by Lundquist’s father, Seth. Later in life, Lundquist marked up the children’s letters home, returning the correspondence with his own edits. At the end of his Associated Press tenure, Lundquist worked overnight shifts even into his 60s. If he woke any of the kids when he got home to Richfield, he’d invite them to share a can of soup at the dinner table, Karen Lundquist said. Other times, she said, he’d summon one of them for “snuggle buggle,” time where they’d wrap themselves in blankets and peer at the stars. “When he was [home] he was really, really present,” Karen Lundquist said. He is survived by his wife, Alice, of Richfield; children Karen Lundquist, of Austin, Texas, Brian Lundquist, of Maplewood, and Jana Oman, of Deer Park, Wis.; and four grandchildren. Services have been held. Stephen Montemayor covers federal courts and law enforcement. He previously covered Minnesota politics and government. [email protected] 612-673-1755 smontemayor More From Local The plea is for unintentional murder and intentional assault for shooting another student in the chest. Federal judge John Tunheim clears way for new Minnesota vacancy with senior status Tunheim declared intention in Wednesday letter to President Joe Biden Minneapolis Tree Lottery opened Feb. 1. Here's how to apply Winners will be able to buy shade tree for $30 Federal judge: St. Paul officers illegally searched and arrested resident The ruling denies officers' claims that qualified immunity protects them. 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Kids Membership Membership programs for explorers of all ages. Planetary Society Offers Opportunity to Decipher Message on Mars Mat Kaplan Puzzle-lovers around the world have the "opportunity" to decipher a message on Mars. A Planetary Society mini-DVD mounted on Opportunity, the second of NASA's twin Mars Exploration Rover spacecraft, depicts a coded message on its cover. A newly released image of that DVD assembly shows the message encircling the DVD. The mini-DVD was produced as part of the Society's and LEGO Company's Red Rover Goes to Mars educational project on the Mars Exploration Rover mission. NASA's rover Spirit also carried a DVD with a coded message, which many thousands of people have been working to crack. The code on the Opportunity DVD is even more accessible, so will require fewer clues for kids and the general public to decode it. "Riddle me this: What could be more exciting than robotic spacecraft exploring an alien world?" asked Planetary Society Director of Projects, Bruce Betts "Robotic spacecraft exploring an alien world AND carrying secret messages for the public to decode! We hope that the fun aspects of the DVD will interest kids and members of the general public who may not otherwise have followed the rover missions, as well as those that would have anyway." The LEGO Company partnered with the Planetary Society on the Red Rover Goes To Mars project to help stimulate children's interest in science and technology through NASA's Mars Exploration Rover mission. Visitors to The Planetary Society's web site will see images of the DVDs on Opportunity and Spirit and will be encouraged to decode the messages. Every two days, new clues are released to help people crack the codes. Once someone has decoded a message, that person will be able to input it at the Society's web site and print a certificate acknowledging the accomplishment. All who successfully enter a decoded message before the correct answer is released will be entered in a random drawing that will award LEGO and Planetary Society prizes to a subset of these cryptographers. In addition to the four million names carried on each DVD, the DVD mounting structure includes magnets to collect dust, colors to study color appearance under a Martian sky, and representations of robotic LEGO minifigures that have been personified as Sandy Moondust on Opportunity and Biff Starling on Spirit . Biff and Sandy's entertaining mission reports are called the Astrobot Diaries and appear on The Planetary Society's website. Sandy now has successfully joined Biff on the surface of Mars. The Planetary Society's web site also offers a wealth of information about Mars, the Mars Exploration Rovers, decoding, and planetary data encoding. The activity is fun for hobbyist code-breakers as well as the general public, especially kids. The Planetary Society, in cooperation with the LEGO Company, provided the DVDs to carry to the surface of Mars the names of four million people collected by NASA. The DVD assembly is mounted to the lander that protected Opportunity during its landing on Mars. When Opportunity rolls forward onto Mars, it will leave the DVD behind as a time capsule. "The early days of space exploration stimulated the creativity of an entire generation, expanded our imagination, and encouraged us to push our limits, making us better and braver human beings. With this project, the LEGO Company wants to help bring part of that magic back" said Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen, President and CEO of the LEGO Company. "With the success of the Spirit and Opportunity landings, the magic is back!" The DVDs are constructed from silica glass to withstand the high temperatures required to sterilize them of Earth microbes prior to their launch for Mars. Silica glass also enjoys a far greater lifetime than the plastic from which regular DVDs are made, perhaps lasting as long as 500 years - a time capsule on the Martian surface. The entire DVD and mounting assembly weigh 69 grams and were subjected to a battery of tests designed to simulate the extreme environmental conditions of their journey to and arrival on Mars: temperatures cycling from -125 to 60 degrees Celsius, exposure to vacuum, high-speed random vibration, and shocks of 4,000 times the acceleration of Earth's gravity. Visionary Products, Inc. implemented the DVD mounting assembly, Plasmon OMS donated the silica glass DVDs and data etching, and the magnets were donated by Jens Martin Knudsen and Morten Bo Madsen, heads of the Danish team who also built the magnets mounted to the Mars Exploration Rovers. About The Planetary Society With a global community of more than 2 million space enthusiasts, The Planetary Society is the world’s largest and most influential space advocacy organization. Founded in 1980 by Carl Sagan, Bruce Murray, and Louis Friedman and today led by CEO Bill Nye, we empower the public to take a meaningful role in advancing space exploration through advocacy, education outreach, scientific innovation, and global collaboration. Together with our members and supporters, we’re on a mission to explore worlds, find life off Earth, and protect our planet from dangerous asteroids. To learn more, visit www.planetary.org. 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Addicted To Underwear + Cosplay Cutie + Coming Out: A History + Trolling Rush Limbaugh + Queers Against Pete (!!!) + MORE! — 12-PACK Comments (0) ABOVE: Fight me! BELOW: Keep reading to vote on your favorite underwear brands/boys, Queers Against Pete (and, apparently, Queers Cool with Letting Trump Win), a coming-out history and more ... I'm addicted to Addicted. You? (Image by Matthew Rettenmund) MEN AND UNDERWEAR: I love a good underwear awards! (Image via Gay Fleshbot) GAY FLESHBOT (WORK UNFRIENDLY): One of my favorite cosplay cuties, plus more guys too sexy to stay clothed. '80s lesbian bumper sticker (Image via Etsy/by Nome) THE CHICAGO REPORTER: A fascinating look at what coming out meant in the '30s — and what it means now. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Joe Mantegna gives some interesting insight into working with “my girl” Madonna in 1988's Broadway show Speed-the-Plow and the 1992 dude Body of Evidence. “Godzilla” is brought up ... but not in a derogatory way. KENNETH IN THE (212): Muscles and a mustache. In honor of Valentines Day, here is an awkward picture of me making out with my super hot wife on election night. ⁦@PeteButtigieg⁩ is not going back in the closet, and neither am I. Happy VD to you too, Rush Limbaugh. #Loveislove https://t.co/O8I7MlvAMx — Dana Nessel (@dananessel) February 14, 2020 THE HILL: Michigan's first openly gay AG, Dana Nessel, wished Rush Limbaugh a happy V-Day with a pic kissing her wife. TOWLEROAD: We now live in a world where a tiny group called Queers Against Pete think it's productive to disrupt his campaign events because he's not intersectional enough, who think he is the enemy — not Trump — because he's too white. I've never felt less progressive than today, because I think defeating a fascist dictator takes precedence over all over issues, and because while Pete is not my #1 pick, I see him as a good person who would be on the side of what's right, and would be highly persuadable once in office on issues where we may disagree. And it is, in fact, homophobic to make the group called Queers Against Pete, because it implies that all LGBTQ support that exists for Pete is only because he's gay. It's the same as when someone says or does something anti-gay and your gay friend barks, “Well, I'm gay and I'm not offended!” Don't shut up, but don't think your voice is representative. I'd like to start Queers Against Queers Against Queers. Who's with me?! CNN: Keegan-Michael Key is supporting ... Pete. NYDN: Haaz Sleiman will play the husband of Marvel's first gay superhero, played by Brian Tyree Henry. Sleiman says that he and Henry share a moving kiss, while Marvel has confirmed of the superhero: He’s married, he’s got a family, and that is just part of who he is. JOE.MY.GOD.: I love reading that George and Kellyanne Conway despise each other for realz. WAPO: A 59-year-old dialysis patient is insisting he be allowed to bring a cardboard cut-out of Trump with him to his sessions. In spite of the fact that this comforting face would likely be not-to-comforting to sane patients around him, he's pitchin' a fit, kicking the back of the hospital's metaphorical feet as it reclines, I mean declines, to let him bring it. Really makes you root for the diabetes. Do I have to tell you the state in which this is occurring? EXTRATV: Caroline Flack, the controversy-dogged host of the UK's Love Island, died by suicide Saturday. The presenter, who had dated Harry Styles (when he was 17 and she 31) and Prince Harry, was about to be tried for assault over an incident with her boyfriend, tennis pro Lewis Burton. Burton had denied he was a victim. Fans on social media are roasting the media for their negative coverage of Flack in the months leading up to her death. On Christmas Eve, she posted her second-to-last IG message, which read: Been advised not to go on social media ... but I wanted to say happy Christmas to everyone who has been so incredibly kind to me this year..... this kind of scrutiny and speculation is a lot to take on for one person to take on their own... I’m a human being at the end of the day and I’m not going to be silenced when I have a story to tell and a life to keep going with .... I’m taking some time out to get feeling better and learn some lessons from situations I’ve got myself into to.I have nothing but love to give and best wishes for everyone ❤️ Posted at 7:23 PM in 12-PACK, 6-PACK, ABS, DONALD TRUMP, FLORIDA, GAY ISSUES, GUYS, HISTORY, KELLYANNE CONWAY, LGBTQ ISSUES, MADONNA, MICHIGAN, MODELS, MOVIES, MUSCLES, NEED TO KNOW, NEWS, OBITUARY, OUTING, PETE BUTTIGIEG, POP CULTURE, SELFIES, SHIRTLESS, THEATRE, UNDERWEAR \| Permalink \| Comments (0)	{"pred_label": "__label__cc", "pred_label_prob": 0.7449586987495422, "wiki_prob": 0.25504130125045776, "source": "cc/2023-06/en_middle_0099.json.gz/line1455193"}
SKF Makati Mavericks win opening leg of the 2022 Globe 7s Series NDD On August 13, 2022, six rugby teams from Luzon traveled to the South for the first leg of the 2022 Globe 7s series National Development Division rugby festival. Two pools of three teams each were composed of La Liga 2, Nomads Kalabaws, and Defending Champions Clark Jets for Pool A, and Albay Bulkans, La Liga 1, and SKF Makati Mavericks for Pool B. Playing a total of 4 games from the single round robin, semifinals and finals matches, the SKF Makati Mavericks successfully clinched the championship with a 4-0 record after beating Clark Jets 34-7, and Manny Eduque, who also celebrated his birthday recently, was awarded as Most Valuable Player. In a conversation with SKF Makati Mavericks captain Lito Ramirez, he shares “nakakaproud sa sarili [ang pagkapanalo ng championship] at masaya dahil natalo po namin ang defending champion ng Heritage division [Clark Jets]” (I feel proud that we won the championship and I am happy that we were able to beat the defending champions from the Heritage Division [which is Clark Jets]). On how this early win will help them for the future legs, “[kung] paano ito makakatulong sa next leg namin, siguro dapat namin dipensahan ang pagiging champion namin” (on how this win will help us in the coming legs, maybe [it will give us the motivation or drive] to defend our team’s championship). Coming into the festival day, Albay Bulkans coach, Ric Bellen, who, along with his team, took a 12-hour land travel from Albay to Imus, Cavite for this competition shared that support from families and friends who also traveled from Albay helped their team feel motivated despite the long travel. As per Belen, “lagi kong sinasabi [sa players na] we cannot buy experience” (I always tell my players that we cannot buy experience). The opportunity of playing against other teams, should be something local teams should consider participating in as it can boost the confidence of players, especially from less-developed areas, that they can also get the opportunity to compete and play Rugby with other Filipinos from different parts of the Philippines, even at the developmental stage. On his role as team captain, Ramirez tells us that a very crucial part of his role is to encourage and motivate his teammates to fight and believe in themselves. Bellen, on the other hand, shares that the moral and financial support from the players’ families also keep clubs going. The contribution of all the teams, organizers, sponsors, and players involved in the festival are equally important in the continuous improvement and development of the sport in the Philippines. Bella Nepomuceno, one of the commentators ended the livestream coverage sharing that “we (Rugby in the Philippines) are [still] a small community … we want to see it grow, and it takes everyone to make that happen”. Final ranking during the NDD first leg: La Liga 2 at 6th place with 12 points, Albay Bulkans at 5th place with 13 points, Nomads Kalabaws at 4th place with 15 points, La Liga 1 at 3rd place with 17 points, Clark Jets at 2nd place with 19 points, and SKF Makati Mavericks at 1st place with 22 points to be accumulated after all three legs. Next festival will be on the 27th of August, at the Alabang Country Club, where the Women’s and Open Division will be playing for their first leg in the Globe 7s Series competition.	{"pred_label": "__label__wiki", "pred_label_prob": 0.7008910775184631, "wiki_prob": 0.7008910775184631, "source": "cc/2023-06/en_middle_0099.json.gz/line1548136"}
See other Author! Author! Articles Title: 12 NASCAR Drivers Disqualified, Suspended Following Sunday's Race Source: Tango Foxtrot Papa Productions URL Source: [None] Author: TFP Post Date: 2020-06-15 16:22:17 by Esso Twelve NASCAR drivers have been disqualified and suspended pending termination following the George Floyd 400 Sunday, at Homestead-Miami Speedway on unspecified charges. NASCAR has revoked the drivers' licences, known as 'hard cards', disallowing the drivers to compete in future NASCAR events. The drivers disqualified and suspended are: Denny Hamlin, Chase Elliot, Ryan Blaney, Tyler Reddick, Aric Almirola, Kyle Busch, Austin Dillon, Christopher Bell, William Byron, Brad Keselowski, Clint Boyer and Martin Truex Jr. The drivers finished between 1st place and 12th, respectively, in the rain and lightning-delayed race that didn't conclude until 11:00PM EST. The win and all driver points for the race have been revoked and awarded to the 13th place driver, Bubba "BLM" Wallace, NASCAR's only African-American driver in its Premier Cup Series. Wallace's spectacular years-long career include zero wins, very few actual finishes in races and some of the most memorable tantrums and crashes in NASCAR history. NASCAR President, Steve Phelps, said, "We're all very proud of Bubba BLM and his accomplishments in the fine sport of auto racing." Phelps added, “The presence of the confederate flag at NASCAR events runs contrary to our commitment to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all fans, our competitors and our industry. Bringing people together around a love for racing and the community that it creates is what makes our fans and sport special. The display of the confederate flag will be prohibited from all NASCAR events and properties, thanks to Bubba.” The twelve suspended drivers are being held without bond in a Miami jail pending charges from the Miami-Dade prosecutor's office. (This story will be updated when the evil, male, white-privileged drivers are lynched.) Tongue-in-cheek, but not much. Restricter plates be rayciss! “I am not one of those weak-spirited, sappy Americans who want to be liked by all the people around them. I don’t care if people hate my guts; I assume most of them do. The important question is whether they are in a position to do anything about it. My affections, being concentrated over a few people, are not spread all over Hell in a vile attempt to placate sulky, worthless shits.” - William S Burroughs Dakmar posted on 2020-06-15 16:42:39 ET Reply Trace Private Reply #2. To: Race Bannon, Dakmar, 4um (#1) Racist racers in in restrictor-plate races be rayciss, race-baiter Race. The light that burns twice as bright, burns half as long. - Dr. Eldon Tyrell Godfrey Smith: Mike, I wouldn't worry. Prosperity is just around the corner. Mike Flaherty: Yeah, it's been there a long time. I wish I knew which corner. My Man Godfrey (1936) Esso posted on 2020-06-15 16:52:24 ET Reply Trace Private Reply Racist racers in in restrictor-plate races be rayciss I'll betcha can't say that fast 10 times. LOL #4. To: Dale Jr, NASCAR, 4um (#0) Shut up Jr. You and NASCAR are losing me. We need a "Burning Books for Freedom" rally. We need something. Burning Books for Freedom When the Nazis were burning books they specifically burned those by Karl Marx. ;) #8. To: BTP Holdings (#7) Yeah, and when the taliban destroyed statues... #9. To: Dakmar, 4um (#5) C'mon up. I've got the makings for purple drank. You can sleep on the couch. Aunt Jemima ain't giving up the bed. #10. To: Dakmar, 4um (#8) I think I'm having Kayleigh withdrawal symptoms. McEnany/Carlson 2024! #11. To: Esso (#9) I need to sleep today, apparently 9PM - 2AM are reserved for celebrations of patriotism and being good neighbors. This is done by saving everyone the expense of buying their own fireworks. You're just hungover from all your juneteenth partying. Admit it. Kill whitey! Let the bruthas go! Acknowledging derogatory term, Eskimo Pie owner says to change ice cream's name But it's still ok to make them pull me around on a sled, right? Eskimo Pie Never had that category come up on PornHub before. I'll check it out. #17. To: Dakmar, 4um (#15) Un-flippin' real. I thought you were teasing. As long as it's not a Lawn Boy sled. I remember the scene when the D.I. walks into the barracks in the morning and screams, "Drop your cocks and grab your socks." LOL That brand is next on the chopping block. Might be confused with lawn jockey. Probably better outlaw jockey shorts while we're at it. And lawns. Hank Hill will not be pleased. That was a great film, could never be made today. My Dad put my .027 gauge Lionel model trains in his mother's basement and they all rusted. :-/ #26. To: BTP Holdings, Esso (#23) (Edited) Marines rejected me for arthrogryposis, as did Army, Navy, and Air Force. Now I know how negroes who got turned down for CEO feel, just because 74IQ. Fight the power! :) My Dad put my .027 gauge Lionel model trains in his mother's basement and they all rusted. Is that a sex joke? Nope. The old man was a drunk. One day I went in the basement and found all the bottles of booze he had hidden and broke them all in the wash tub. He was not a happy camper that day. :-/ But you got to play with the .027 trains later? Dang, had to look up that condition. “The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out... without regard to the prevailing superstitions and taboos. Almost inevitably he comes to the conclusion that the government he lives under is dishonest, insane, intolerable.” ~ H. L. Mencken Lod posted on 2020-06-20 13:46:16 ET Reply Trace Private Reply #31. To: Lod (#30) Reality for me, glad it didn't take my legs. Damn Dakkie, everybody knows that HO scale trains are used for the jokes. Of course, it should come as no surprise that N scale has been banned (cancelled). In my day it was C Cell batteries. Nope. They were rusted and useless. :-/ no surprise that N scale has been banned (cancelled). N scale was like matchbox since they were so small. :p LOL, I know, sorry for being snarky. I still have some HO trains from when I was a kid, no transformer...The Milwaukee Road Hiawatha with the Beaver Tail observation cars is still my favorite. The EMD-E3 was best looking locomotive ever. #37. To: Dakmar (#36) (Edited) Damn, AJ's bitching wanting me to go out and get her some watermelon and Popeyes. I shoulda known better than to invite some unemployed bitch to come shack up with me. I thought that her being a former businesswoman, and all, that she'd have been better than that. (Edit) At least her purple drank recipe is decent. Is there a Popeye's nearby? May as well get the Cajuns involved. Start screaming something about Olive Oil and Sweet Peas, tell them Corn Pop owes you money... Don't be Wimpy!	{"pred_label": "__label__cc", "pred_label_prob": 0.6926153898239136, "wiki_prob": 0.3073846101760864, "source": "cc/2023-06/en_middle_0099.json.gz/line613267"}
What power does PI realize he has over Richard Parker in Chapter 81? He attributes his survival with the tiger to two things, Richard Parker’s tendency toward seasickness and the fact that Pi provided all his food and water. The tiger would not have survived had it not been for Pi providing for him. These actions gifted Pi with the power over the tiger. Does PI go blind? His pen runs out of ink and he can no longer write in his diary. He begins sleeping many hours a day, slipping into a state of semiconsciousness. Pi goes blind, and in his sightless delirium, he hears a voice. The voice speaks to him, and Pi responds, talking about food. What does the blind Frenchman represent in Life of Pi? The blind Frenchman is likely a figment of Pi’s imagination or deteriorating mental condition. Yet his actions and words merge with those of the cook from the ship ”Tsimtsum. ” Prior to meeting the blind Frenchman, Pi hears a voice with a French accent. He converses with the voice about various cuisines. What is the deeper meaning of life of pi? The Will to Live Life of Pi is a story about struggling to survive through seemingly insurmountable odds. The shipwrecked inhabitants of the little lifeboat don’t simply acquiesce to their fate: they actively fight against it. Pi abandons his lifelong vegetarianism and eats fish to sustain himself. Does Pi eat a human? The Frenchman attempts to kill and eat Pi, but first, he is attacked and killed by Richard Parker, the tiger. Out of desperation, Pi takes one of the man’s arms to use as bait. Pi then admits ‘that, driven by the extremity of my need and the madness to which it pushed me, I ate some of his flesh. Does Pi eat fish? Pi tries to fish using a leather shoe as bait, but it doesn’t work very well. A lifelong vegetarian and pacifist, Pi hesitates and then cries when he finally breaks the fish’s neck with his hands. Later, Pi manages to land a three-foot-long dorado, which he kills and feeds to Richard Parker. What does the algae island symbolize in Life of Pi? Like many other aspects in Life of Pi, the algae island is a paradoxical symbol of both salvation and temptation. Its very existence tests Pi’s faith. At first the island tempts Pi with an easy life, allowing him to stray from his journey. It could be an island paradise. How does Life of Pi make you believe in God? Pi believes that the mere fact of living from day to day will qualify as a miracle, showing the presence of God with him. As long as Pi remains faithful—and works hard—he can survive. Faith in God is an opening up, a letting go, a deep trust, a free act of love—but sometimes it was so hard to love. What is the plot of life of Pi? Delhi takes over the Tamil Nadu government. The Patel family leaves India for Canada. The Tsimtsum sinks. The hyena, the zebra, and Orange Juice die. Pi decides to train Richard Parker and keep him alive. Near death, Pi meets the blind Frenchman. Pi and Richard Parker arrive at the algae island. Pi and Richard Parker reach Mexico. What happens the next day in life of Pi? Richard Parker observes Pi from the boat. The tiger snorts through his nostrils, a call known as prusten expressing “f… Read More The next day Pi attempts to fish, using his shoe as bait. The attempt doesn’t go well. He tries and fails to catch a s… Read More Pi tells the reader of other castaways who survived long periods at sea. What does the Lightning symbolize in life of Pi Chapter 85? Pi accepts this lightning strike as a sign from God, an act of communication with the religion that seems to have forsaken him. Pi lives on the edge of death every day, so the lightning inspires wonder in him instead of fear. Cosby, Matt. “Life of Pi Chapter 85.” How do I track the themes in life of Pi? LitCharts assigns a color and icon to each theme in Life of Pi, which you can use to track the themes throughout the work. One day a huge dorado jumps into the boat while chasing flying fish.	{"pred_label": "__label__cc", "pred_label_prob": 0.5342336893081665, "wiki_prob": 0.4657663106918335, "source": "cc/2023-06/en_middle_0099.json.gz/line1155377"}
Home » Jazz Articles » A Big Band Spectacular? You Bet Your Brass! Big Band Report A Big Band Spectacular? You Bet Your Brass! By Jack Bowers Sign in to view read count On May 23, Betty and I flew to Los Angeles to attend the L.A. Jazz Institute's semi-annual ode to swinging, this one labeled Big Band Spectacular and slated for Thursday through Sunday, May 25-28. We rearranged our schedule to arrive a day early, even before Wednesday's "bonus" event, to attend the funeral of a longtime friend and colleague. As the service was held mid-afternoon Wednesday in Inglewood, we returned to the Westin LAX Hotel, scene of the week's events, around suppertime. Betty was tired and went to our room but I thought I'd check out the evening's star attraction, Gordon Goodwin's rollicking Big Phat Band, not realizing that the extra performance wasn't included in our registration fee. I could have parted with another $25 to sit in on the concert but decided to pass; there would be more than enough music to groove on in the days ahead. And so the festivities began for us early Thursday morning with the first of four films canvassing big-band jazz from the 1920s to the transitional post-swing and pre-bop era of the early '40s. I hadn't planned to write anything about this year's event but old habits die hard, and it wasn't long before I was seated in the rear of a darkened ballroom, scribbling largely illegible notes and wondering why I was unable to simply relax and enjoy the music. Well, if write we must, I said to myself, let us at least approach the enterprise from a different angle. Agreed. Instead of the day-to-day summary set forth in years past, we would devise a list of categories—the "Best of BBS," so to speak—not only to give the reader a sense of what took place during the four-day event but to underline the sights and sounds that proved to be most memorable from our vantage point in the back row. So without further ado, here we go... Best Individual Performance There were a lot of them, making the choice quite difficult. In the end, however, one performance outshone the rest, and it came midway through the BBS's twenty-seventh and final concert Sunday evening by the Tom Kubis Big Band when drummer Ray Brinker and trombonist Andy Martin absolutely smoked Juan Tizol's venerable "Caravan." Brinker, a fine drummer in any context, produced an extended solo that was so dynamic and technically brilliant it might have made even the curmudgeonly and ultra-competitive Buddy Rich smile. Brinker's tour de force was preceded by Martin's eloquent and acrobatic solo, even more persuasive than one is used to hearing from one of the West Coast's foremost trombone masters. Two unequivocal thumbs up (three, if we had that many). Best Ensemble Performance A slightly easier call. At Sunday's jazz brunch, the incomparable Bill Holman's superlative rehearsal band delivered a magnificent performance of classical composer Joaquin Rodrigo's three-movement Concierto de Aranjuez, written in 1939 for guitar and orchestra—which was all the more remarkable as Holman's ensemble has no guitar. It does, however, have the resourceful Christian Jacob at the keyboard and an all-star in every other chair (acceptance into Holman's long-running band is among the area's most sought-after honors). The band was squarely on the mark from note one, navigating the concerto's dense and demanding passages with what seemed to be relative ease (though there's no doubt a lot of work must have gone into making it appear that effortless). It's one thing to perform flawlessly such a strenuous piece of music; it's quite another to do so without seeming to work up a decent sweat. On a scale of one to ten, a well-earned perfect score (with extra props for Holman's fabulous chart). Best Concert Start to Finish Again, there were a number of strong contenders, but the ones that caught my ear were those led by world-class arrangers performing their own material: Mike Barone, Carl Saunders, Scott Whitfield, Gary Urwin, Les Hooper, Tom Kubis. Peter Myers would be in the mix but I missed most of his Sunday evening concert, as Betty and I were having supper with two grandsons who are living in L.A. and one daughter-in-law. Irwin's cause was helped by the presence of guest trombonist Bill Watrous (who later led his own band), Saunders, Whitfield and Kubis by their performances as sidemen as well as leaders. In the end, the decision came down to choice of material, with Barone earning the slimmest of edges. But all of the concerts named, and some others as well (Roger Neumann's Rather Large Band and the Phil Norman Tentet spring immediately to mind), were more than worth the price of admission. Iron-man Award This year's blue ribbon for stamina goes to Jamie Hovorka who played lead and / or jazz trumpet in no less than nine separate bands. As usual, Saunders and fellow trumpeter Bob Summers were heard often (seven bands apiece) while Whitfield played in half a dozen. But Hovorka outdistanced them all, and at the end didn't seem the least bit winded. Best Performance by an Amateur No contest here. Drummer Kaylah Ivey's talent and enthusiasm fairly lit up the ballroom as she reinforced an otherwise splendid concert by director Bruce Babad 's Fullerton College Jazz Ensemble. While lending the band much of its fire and propulsion, the irrepressible Ivey never missed a beat—and she's only a sophomore! Most Pleasant Surprise That would have to be John Stephens' BIG Bluzz Band, perhaps because I wasn't expecting much from it. As it turns out, the Bluzz Band's set was surprisingly charming with sharp readings of "Take the 'A' Train," "Mood Indigo," "Jumpin' at the Woodside," "Witchcraft," Gerald Wilson's "Viva Tirado" (Stephens was a longtime member of Wilson's reed section) and drummer Paul Kreibich's showcase, "The Brush Off" (Kreibich celebrated his sixty-second birthday on May 24, one day before the concert). Newcomer of the Year There weren't many, but one who stood out in the sparse crowd was the Israeli-born trombonist Ido Meshulam who performed with the Joey Sellers Jazz Aggregation, the Steve Huffsteter Big Band, the Ron King Big Band and Roger Neumann's Rather Large Band. A strong soloist with a pristine sound. No wonder his talents were in demand. Best Charts Did you actually think I was going to choose between Mike Barone, Gary Urwin, Carl Saunders and Tom Kubis? Needless to say, it's a four-way tie among them with Scott Whitfield, Pete Myers, Brent Fisher , Bill Cunliffe, Les Hooper and David Angel no more than a step or so behind. That's why Ken Poston called it a Big Band Spectacular. No argument here. Toward the end of an impressive hour-long concert, Kubis announced that his band would be playing the straight-ahead swinger "Be-Bop-a-Palooza" and asked, "Is Ann Patterson still here?" (Patterson's band, Maiden Voyage, had played the concert leading to his). When someone replied, "She's in the green room (the backstage area reserved for musicians)," Kubis said, "See if you can find her. And tell her to bring her horn." Patterson soon emerged, totally surprised, with alto in hand. "Come up onstage," Kubis said. "We'd like you to play this one with us." After explaining to Patterson that it was a tune based on rhythm changes and letting her know the key, Patterson (alto) and Kubis (tenor) were off and running, much to the delight of the audience. What ensued were their best solos of the evening, followed by equally persuasive ad libs by trombonist Martin, baritone Jay Mason and bassist Trey Henry. After a standing ovation, Kubis wrapped up the concert and the Spectacular with an updated arrangement of the trad jazz favorite "Bill Bailey," featuring pianist Jim Cox. Best Scheduling Decision Leading off on Thursday afternoon with the superlative Mike Barone Big Band. If what Barone and Co. had to say didn't whet your appetite and leave you looking forward to more of the same, you must have somehow signed up for the wrong event and were on the threshold of what promised to be a long and ear-splitting weekend. The "Star Is Born" Award This one goes to pianist Christian Jacob who not only played marvelously all week but wrote the score for Clint Eastwood's latest film, "Sully," which stars Tom Hanks as the heroic pilot Chesley Sullenberger who landed his damaged plane in the Hudson River, saving the lives of everyone on board. Onward and upward, Christian. Lone Downer of the Week While Poston's enterprises keep getting better and better, the audience keeps getting smaller and smaller. Some of that is no doubt caused by attrition (the patrons aren't getting any younger), some by economics (it does take more than a few bucks to travel from faraway places to attend these events). Whatever the reasons, there seem to be fewer bodies on the scene with each passing year, and Big Band Spectacular was no exception. Kudos to Poston and the LAJI for continuing to defy the odds and offer high-quality jazz, no matter how much red ink may be flowing. The "What Have I Overlooked" Department Other bands performing (not all of which I saw) included ensembles led by trumpeters Mike Price (playing mostly Ellington songs) and John Daversa and drummer Bernie Dresel; the Luckman Jazz Orchestra led by Charles Owens; the Saddleback College Jazz Combo (a quintet) and the JazzAmerica Traditional Jazz Band, composed of youngsters ages 12-20 performing music from jazz's earliest years and directed by bassist Richard Simon. Well, that about sums it up. Twenty-seven concerts, twenty-three by professional bands, plus films and panel discussions, every one of them entertaining in its own way. After a winner like that, what does one do for an encore? Well, in October Poston and the LAJI will present a four-day tribute to the music of Gerry Mulligan. Sounds like another humdinger. You'll find details at the web site, lajazzinstitute.org. DIVA Is Twenty-Five Years Old? You've Got to Be Kidding! On second thought, there is every reason to believe that may be true, not the least of which is a statement to that effect from DIVA's co-founder and driving force, drummer Sherrie Maricle. And she should know. Actually, DIVA has big plans to help mark the historic annum but needs your help to carry them out. One of the ventures is a new CD, "DIVA Plays DIVA," with music by members or alumnae of the band: Roxy Cross, Noriko Ueda, Jennifer Krupa, Janelle Reichman , Leigh Pilzer, Sara Jacovino, Alexa Tarantino, Barbara Laronga (who performed with two bands in L.A.) and Tomoko Ohno. You'll find more about the fan-funded enterprise (plus ways you can help and rewards for doing so) at artistshare.com On a more personal note... In the early '90s, while I was working near Chicago, a new band blew into the Windy City. I knew nothing about it save for the name, DIVA, and the fact that every one of its members was a woman. Having heard Ann Patterson's all-female Maiden Voyage a few times, I thought maybe, just maybe they could play at that level. As it turns out I was wrong but in a good way. Much as I admire Maiden Voyage, even Patterson would concede there is only one DIVA—to these ears, unquestionably the finest all-female big band ever assembled, and among the best of either gender, thanks in part to Maricle, a Buddy Rich disciple who learned her lessons well and has served as the band's Energizer Bunny from the get-go. It was Buddy's "rehearsal drummer," the late Stanley Kay, who approached Maricle with the idea of forming an all-woman band, a plan that came to fruition in 1992 when DIVA made its debut. It has been swinging ever since, at concerts and other venues in the States and abroad, as well as on nine albums, every one of which this writer has reviewed. For a splendid example of the band's work, log on to YouTube and search for the video DIVA made in 2013 at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola in NYC. Big-band jazz doesn't get much better than that. And while you're online don't forget to check out DIVA's 25th Anniversary Project at artistshare.com. And so ends our first Big Band Report since June '16. We really should do this more often... FOR THE LOVE OF JAZZ All About Jazz has been a pillar of jazz since 1995, championing it as an art form and, more importantly, supporting the musicians who create it. Our enduring commitment has made "AAJ" one of the most culturally important websites of its kind, read by hundreds of thousands of fans, musicians and industry figures every month. 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Minecraft 1.19 Wild Update Mobs \| Image credit: Minecraft Minecraft 1.19 Wild Update- All 5 New Mobs List to Be Added in the Next Update List of new mobs in Minecraft 1.19 Wild update: The next 1.19 version of Minecraft, called The Wild Update, strives to enhance a wide range of available features. The Wild Update’s release date has not yet been announced, however, it is currently scheduled for later in 2022. At the yearly live event, Mojang unveiled the next significant update to Minecraft. The Minecraft 1.19 Update brings a slew of new features including new mobs, biomes, blocks, and so on. In the 1.19 update, new mobs will be included along with major improvements, along with the allay, which was chosen by Minecraft fans. Let’s take a look over the list of the all-new 5 mobs that will be introduced in the Minecraft 1.19 Wild update. List of all 5 new mobs that will be added in Minecraft 1.19 Wild update Fireflies seem to be a brand-new mob that will debut in Minecraft. Fireflies, resembling real-life as expected, are the tiniest mobs in Minecraft 1.19. They wouldn’t engage with both the frogs, despite appearances. It is the first creature among the list of new mobs in the Minecraft 1.19 Wild update. As a result, their appearance appears to be primarily cosmetic. Luminescent fireflies could only be found in the marsh habitat, and only at night-time. Fireflies would almost certainly be required for frog breeding. Tadpoles The creature among the list of new mobs in the Minecraft 1.19 Wild update are tadpoles. Tadpoles are the larvae of frogs. Tadpoles mature into frogs as adults and could be kept in containers owing to their very modest size. After being fed slimeballs, two frogs mate, and one of these fertilizes into eggs that hatch into tadpoles. Tadpoles, like frogs, come in three varieties: tropical, temperate, and tundra, but the frog’s variety is determined by the habitat in which the tadpole matures. Allay Allay is a blue-colored distinct creature that loves music and gathers objects for players. This adorable critter was confirmed on the basis of user-choice mob voting in 2021. Following the elimination of the copper golem in voting, it was declared the winner. The allay mob’s currently existing use is to locate fallen blocks. The Allay is included in the list of new mobs in the upcoming Minecraft 1.19 Wild update. Frogs are wacky critters that breed in both ancient and fresh wetlands. On the surface, they might hop, scream, and stroll gradually, and then they will swim fast submerged. It is the fourth creature among the list of new mobs in the Minecraft 1.19 Wild update. They can be found on water lilies and drop branches in wetlands and mangrove swamps, and also on the boundaries of lands. Slimeballs could be used to spawn this creature, and they can also destroy magma blocks. Warden is perhaps the most eagerly anticipated and terrifying mob to be ever introduced to the game. The Warden exclusively occurs beneath in the dark deep caverns biome, where he has his own old city building. Whenever the warden is informed, this mob is intended to be incredibly hard to refute, causing the player to purposefully dodge or run. The Warden is so potent that even players wearing netherite armor can be seriously injured by it. Lastly, Warden is added to the list of new mobs in the Minecraft 1.19 Wild update.	{"pred_label": "__label__wiki", "pred_label_prob": 0.5346350073814392, "wiki_prob": 0.5346350073814392, "source": "cc/2023-06/en_middle_0099.json.gz/line653470"}
Blog / Accounting and Inventory written by \| May 2, 2022 What is Inventory Valuation, and Why is it Important? Inventory valuation is an accounting process businesses use to determine the value of unsold inventory items when generating their financial accounts. Inventory makes up a significant amount of the assets of any firm that sells tangible goods, and therefore it's critical to keep track of its value. A deep understanding of inventory valuation can aid in maximising profits, and it also assures that its inventory value is appropriately represented in its financial accounts. Businesses can use this amount to calculate their inventory turnover ratio, which can help you plan your purchases. The accounting treatment for inventories is provided by Ind AS-2 and AS-2, particularly in terms of their measurement and disclosure. The technique used to value inventories can impact a company's gross profit within a given accounting period. Inventory valuation directly impacts COGS, i.e. Cost of Goods Sold and is an important factor in measuring your company's overall financial health. Also Read: Everything You Need to Know about Inventory Costing Methods What is Inventory Valuation? The monetary amount associated with the goods in inventory at the end of an accounting period is known as inventory valuation. The price is determined by the costs of acquiring the goods and preparing it for sale. The largest current business assets are inventories. Inventory valuation helps you assess your cost of goods sold (COGS) and, as a result, your profitability. FIFO (first-in, first-out), LIFO (last-in, first-out), and WAC are the most commonly utilised valuation methodologies (weighted average cost). Why is Inventory Valuation Important? Inventory valuation provides precise metrics utilised to make strategic decisions and prepare accurate financial accounts. Following a thorough inventory assessment, a more informed decision can be taken on many firm parts. The list given below includes all the reasons why the valuation of the inventory is advisable for every business:- Impact on COGS There is much less expensive to charge the Cost of Products Sold when closing inventory has a higher valuation and vice versa. As a result, the profit levels stated are heavily influenced by inventory valuation. Impact on Ratios Relevant to Loan Finance If a business has obtained a loan from a lender, the loan agreement may restrict the allowable proportions of current assets to current liabilities. If the entity fails to meet the target ratio, the lender can call the loan. Because inventory is often a large component of this current ratio, inventory valuation is critical. Impact on Income Taxes The cost-flow technique utilised can affect the amount of taxes paid. During heightened prices, the LIFO technique is often employed to reduce the income taxes paid. Impact on Multiple Periods Because the incorrect ending balance in the first period will be incorrect, it will carry over into the beginning inventory balance in the next reporting period, causing the reported profits in two consecutive quarters to be incorrect. Objectives of Inventory Valuation The ultimate purpose of inventory valuation is to assist in the formulation of an accurate picture of a firm's total profit and financial situation. The gross profit of a corporation is determined by deducting the Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) from net sales (total sales, fewer returns and discounts, and any other income not related to sales). How a company assesses its inventory directly affects its gross profit and income statement, which banks and investors use to evaluate financial performance. The value of inventory impacts a company's balance sheet, which reflects the company's assets and liabilities. Inventory, together with cash, short-term investments, accounts receivable, supplies and prepaid insurance, is considered a current asset for accounting purposes. Different Inventory Valuation Methods The inventory valuation technique is a method for calculating the overall value of a company's inventory at any given time. The inventory value is computed using the total cost of purchasing and preparing the inventory for sale. This is critical in accounting because the valuation of any item is used to calculate the Cost of Goods Sold, which directly impacts the income statement and balance sheet. The most popular methods of inventory valuation are as follows:- 1. First-In, First-Out (FIFO) According to the First-In-First-Out (FIFO) value strategy, inventory products are sold in the same order as purchased or manufactured. The oldest inventory products are sold first, according to the FIFO principle. The FIFO value method is the most often used inventory valuation method since most companies sell their products in the same order that they buy them. There are two fundamental drawbacks of FIFO. For starters, a larger gross income means a higher tax burden. Second, FIFO can lead to financial statements that are misleading to investors during periods of strong inflation. 2. Last In, First-Out (LIFO) This inventory valuation approach is the opposite of the First-In-First-Out (FIFO) inventory valuation method. It is assumed that the products purchased or manufactured most recently are sold first. LIFO allows for a more precise match between expenses and revenue. It also lowers the company's tax bill while increasing COGS. 3. Weighted Average Cost (WAC) Inventory and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) are determined using the Weighted Average Cost inventory valuation method, which uses the average cost of all things purchased over a period. This strategy is primarily employed by businesses that do not have inventory variances. Also Read: Learn About Safety Stocks Examples of the above 3 methods of inventory valuation Rate per unit Items Purchased Items Sold Items unsold Now the value of purchases is ₹23,750 (10020 20030 35045) The value of inventory under the three methods will be as follows:- FIFO – Items bought will be sold first. The value of sales will be ₹10,250 (10020 20030 5045). Now the closing stock will be ₹23,750 – ₹10,250 = ₹13,500. LIFO – Items bought will be sold first. The value of sales will be ₹15,750 (35045). Therefore, the closing stock will be ₹23,750 – ₹15,750 = ₹8,000. Weighted Average Cost – The total value of purchases is divided by the total number of units to get the average cost. Average Cost = ₹23,750/500 = ₹47.5 Sales = 35047.5 = ₹16,625 Closing Stock = ₹23,750 – ₹16,625 = ₹7,125. Choosing the Right Inventory Valuation Method There are no hard rules for which valuation method is best for a particular business, but let's look at the advantages and disadvantages of each method: • At the moment, FIFO yields the grossest income, LIFO the least, and WAC somewhere in the centre. This is based on a standard inflationary scenario in which supplier costs rise over time. As a result, FIFO has the highest tax burden, while LIFO has the lowest, with WAC in the middle. • LIFO is permissible under the US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) but not by International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) (IFRS). As a result, while LIFO is available in the United States, it is not in many other countries. LIFO can match current income with recent costs, reducing the effects of inflation and deflation. • The apparent solution is to use a specific ID when you, your shareholders or your clients want to know the cost and the selling price of each unit. People who purchase and sell art may be interested in how the price of a Rembrandt changed from when it was last purchased to when it was sold. Challenges of Inventory Valuation When valuing inventory, there are two primary challenges: the company must estimate the overall cost of its inventory, and to do so, it must first figure out how much inventory it has, which can be difficult. Keep Track of Your Inventory Costs The following is the basic equation for calculating the value of your remaining inventory at the end of an accounting period: COGS = Opening Stock Purchases – Closing Stock. Closing Stock = Opening Stock Purchases – COGS. The importance of beginning and ending inventory, on the other hand, may not be as straightforward as it appears. Anything you can't sell for full price due to damage, obsolescence or simply shifting consumer tastes needs to be marked down and valued properly. Determining the Amount of Inventory This can also be more difficult than it may seem, and it may also be necessary to undertake physical inventory counts. A periodic inventory system is used by many businesses to keep track of goods, and companies use this technique to evaluate inventories after each accounting period. On the other hand, a perpetual inventory system tracks every purchase order and sale and changes inventory to reflect those activities constantly. The Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), gross income and the monetary worth of inventory remaining at the end of each period are affected by how a company values its inventory. As a result, inventory valuation impacts a company's profitability and future value, as shown in its financial accounts. It's also crucial to choose an inventory valuation method since once a corporation has decided, it should generally stay to it. Q: How do you calculate closing stock? Opening stock net purchases: COGS = closing stock is the basic formula for calculating ending inventory. The closing stock of the previous period is your starting inventory, and the products you've purchased and added to your inventory count are net purchases. Q: Why is FIFO the best method? When utilised in an industry where the price of a product is stable, and the company sells its oldest products first, FIFO is most successful. Because FIFO is predicated on the cost of the first item purchased, it ignores any price increases or decreases for newer units. Q: How to calculate inventory value using the weighted average cost method? According to the Weighted Average Cost approach, the value of closing inventory should be calculated using the average price of inward inventory values. The following is the formula: Average cost per unit = Total inward value / Total inward quantity. Q: When is the inventory valuation accounted for? Each inventory is evaluated at the end of a particular reporting period. Q: Can you change your inventory valuation midway? While changing your method during your business cycle is doable, it can be a time-consuming and laborious procedure. The approach, however, cannot be modified in the middle of a business cycle year. Q: What is included in valuing inventory? Inventory value takes into account a wide range of expenses. All included are direct labour and materials, factory overhead, freight-in, handling and import duties or other taxes on inventory purchases. Q: Is inventory valued at cost or selling price? In most cases, inventory is valued based on its cost. Calculating cost might be difficult depending on the type of business and the inventory valuation method employed. To figure out how much inventory the firm has at various production phases, the company must first figure out how much inventory it has. Q: How is inventory valuation calculated? There are several methods for calculating the value of inventory. The main three methods are First In First Out (FIFO), Last In First Out (LIFO) and Weighted Average Cost (WAC). 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U.S. and World Business News German gas importer Uniper seeks damages from Gazprom BERLIN (AP) — German energy company Uniper said Wednesday it’s suing Gazprom for damages over natural gas that hasn’t been delivered since June, when the Russian supplier started reducing amounts to Germany. Gas importer Uniper said it has initiated proceedings against Gazprom Export at an international arbitration tribunal in Stockholm. It said the cost to replace gas that Russia failed to supply so far totals at least 11.6 billion euros ($12 billion) and that cost will continue to increase until the end of 2024. Gazprom started reducing gas supplies through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline under the Baltic Sea to Germany in mid-June, citing alleged technical problems. German officials dismissed that explanation as cover for a political decision to push up prices and create uncertainty. Russia hasn’t delivered any gas to Germany, which is supporting Ukraine in the face of Russia’s invasion, since the end of August. Uniper has incurred huge costs as a result of the gas cuts. The government announced the company’s nationalization in late September. The cuts have contributed to high prices for heating fuel and power generation which, in turn, have raised fears of business closures, rationing and a recession as the weather turns cold. Uniper has been forced to buy gas at far higher market prices to meet is supply contract obligations. “We are claiming recovery of our significant financial damages in these proceedings. It’s about gas volumes that were contractually agreed with Gazprom but not delivered and for which we had to procure replacements at extremely high market prices and still have to do so,” Uniper CEO Klaus-Dieter Maubach said in a statement. “We incurred these costs, but they are not our responsibility. We are pursuing these legal proceedings with all due vigor: We owe this to our shareholders, our employees and the taxpayers.” Uniper also said it has decided to “further distance itself as far as possible” from Russian unit Unipro, saying that a sale was agreed in September with a local buyer but Russian regulatory approval is outstanding and “uncertain.” Uniper said that Unipro’s management hasn’t been involved in the parent company’s “information processes” for some time and that finances and IT systems also have been separated. It said its board this week launched a process to further separate the two companies “as far as possible.” Richmond man killed in hit-and-run, Prince George …	{"pred_label": "__label__wiki", "pred_label_prob": 0.7611722350120544, "wiki_prob": 0.7611722350120544, "source": "cc/2023-06/en_middle_0099.json.gz/line1873705"}
The Five Coaching Staffs Built To Win It All In Season 16 Ryan Moreland · December 8, 2022 BY: Antony Stover (@bigtinktink) I have been in the CFSL since Season 9. I have learned a lot, but nothing as important as this: Coaching wins the big games. A team can have all of the talent in the world, but without a good coaching staff, they have nothing. Between game planning, playbook choosing, and roster management, coaches most often decide the outcome of games. Every team in the CFSL has talent, but these five teams have the talent to go far and the coaching staff to take them even further. Devan took the reins of Kentucky in Season 13, which is when the Wildcats made their CFSL debut. He’s constantly shown he is capable of game planning with the best of them. The proof of that is the fact that Kentucky has never missed the playoffs. Kentucky is coming off a strong Season 15 and has reloaded well this offseason. One new Wildcat is Syrok. Syrok comes from the Ware coaching tree and is a successful AD, an even better Recruiter. Then you have JCD. Someone from my coaching tree who I believe is one of the best in the CFSL. Then add in people like rapidracoon, Glocklesnar, and anthonydelano who are all big-time names in the CFSL. Devan is certainly in my opinion, building a team to not only win but dominate the CFSL in Season 16. Florida State DE Jarod Cook with the sack on Jones. What can you say about Tom that hasn’t already been said? He has been the AD of FSU since Season 7. Under his leadership, the Seminoles made the playoffs in Seasons 7,8,12,13,14, and 15. They added a National Championship in S14. Those are some impressive stats. This offseason Tom has added 10 Elites, including big names like Jathan, Assured, Squidy, and thegingermatt. Tom is once again building a team capable of being just an absolute powerhouse in the CFSL. I believe Tom is ready to make another run for the CFSL throne. Oklahoma State FS Otto Podolski snagged the pick away from the receiver. I’ll begin by saying it will be interesting to see how this team’s season plays out. Houston has controlled Oklahoma State since Season 8. The Cowboys have been a constant playoff team under his command and won a title last year. But Houston has stepped down and there is a new sheriff in town. ThatGuy is taking over arguably one of the most talented rosters in the league. ThatGuy added two coaches with AD experience to a roster that already had quite a bit. The Pokes added 10 Elite players this offseason to restack an already powerful roster. That roster and have so much coaching experience been everything Oklahoma State needs to run it back in Season 16. Texas LB Blake Grant going up to snag the interception. I’m going to talk about Texas. This is a shocker, right? Horns got Texas their first title back in Season 5. Texas has remained a perineal playoff team, but they have been missing that it-factor. Perhaps they left it on the field while losing two straight national championships to Notre Dame in seasons 12 and 13. Horns is back at the helm in Texas. He has wasted no time in assembling one of the most experienced staffs in the league. He brought in Ware as an RC, who not only is a great recruiter but is also a phenomenal game planner. Ware certainly knows how to bring the locker room together. His Team spirit award is proof of that. Then you have me. Horns moved me up to AHC. I won ADOTY in Season 13 and assembled one of the most efficient and disruptive defenses the league had ever seen. Texas also brings in, Beaver Achilles who has AD experience as well. With a returning offensive coordinator in Boojyea, and Holldorf coming in as our DC I’d say Texas has one of the most experienced staffs in the league. Boise State CB Aries Rodriguez leapt for the pick in front of the receiver. Let’s talk about Clutch. He’s probably one of the most respected guys in the league and a seasoned vet. He won a National Championship at Clemson in Season 8, before taking over Boise in Season 10. Clutch has surrounded himself with guys who have an abundance of experience. You have Jonsey who’s been around since Season 10 and has certainly gained experience and respect from guys across the league. You bring in Rury who coached under a Championship-winning AD at Miami. He has Hunkydory who while may not be a coach, is a seasoned vet and certainly would have input on certain things as a former AD. Having Frank around is a big plus as well, learning things from a talented DThall at Oklahoma. Clutch is one of the better ADs in the league and with his knowledge he has the potential to make this current coaching staff of his one of the best. Talented players only get you so far in the CFSL. To reach the peak you must have a talented and hardworking coaching staff that can develop recruits into stars. 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Blog Post, Personalized Book Selections Personalized Book Selections for Mae Munster! Best List Yet! Date: June 4, 2018Author: Book It Blog 0 Comments I have a super cool friend named Crystal aka Mae Munster. She plays the stand up bass, works her ass off running her own businesses, and is a smoking hot pinup model! When she reached out on Social Media looking for book recommendations, I jumped at the opportunity. See, like me she has a really great taste in books. Haha! Lucky for all of us, I have a killer list of books I put together for her to read. Crystal promises to keep me updated as to what she is reading and I will make sure to keep you in the loop. I started Crystal off with some twisted books. They have all been written about on my blog if you want to read their reviews. Amazon $12.99 Kindle \| $10.48 Paperback TV Trailer for You by Caroline Kepnes Starring Penn Badgley I couldn’t be more excited!! Book Reviews: “You” & “Hidden Bodies” by Caroline Kepnes You by Caroline Kepnes and also it’s sequel Hidden Bodies. These are being adapted into a TV series beginning in September starring Penn Badgley from Gossip Girl! “I am RIVETED, AGHAST, AROUSED, you name it. The rare instance when prose and plot are equally delicious.” —Lena Dunham From debut author Caroline Kepnes comes You, one of Suspense Magazine’s Best Books of 2014, and a brilliant and terrifying novel for the social media age. When a beautiful, aspiring writer strides into the East Village bookstore where Joe Goldberg works, he does what anyone would do: he Googles the name on her credit card. There is only one Guinevere Beck in New York City. She has a public Facebook account and Tweets incessantly, telling Joe everything he needs to know: she is simply Beck to her friends, she went to Brown University, she lives on Bank Street, and she’ll be at a bar in Brooklyn tonight—the perfect place for a “chance” meeting. As Joe invisibly and obsessively takes control of Beck’s life, he orchestrates a series of events to ensure Beck finds herself in his waiting arms. Moving from stalker to boyfriend, Joe transforms himself into Beck’s perfect man, all while quietly removing the obstacles that stand in their way—even if it means murder. A terrifying exploration of how vulnerable we all are to stalking and manipulation, debut author Caroline Kepnes delivers a razor-sharp novel for our hyper-connected digital age. You is a compulsively readable page-turner that’s being compared to Gone Girl, American Psycho, and Stephen King’s Misery. Amazon $9.99 Kindle \| $9.40 Paperback Everyone knows a couple like Jack and Grace. He has looks and wealth; she has charm and elegance. He’s a dedicated attorney who has never lost a case; she is a flawless homemaker, a masterful gardener and cook, and dotes on her disabled younger sister. Though they are still newlyweds, they seem to have it all. You might not want to like them, but you do. You’re hopelessly charmed by the ease and comfort of their home, by the graciousness of the dinner parties they throw. You’d like to get to know Grace better. But it’s difficult, because you realize Jack and Grace are inseparable. Some might call this true love. Others might wonder why Grace never answers the phone. Or why she can never meet for coffee, even though she doesn’t work. How she can cook such elaborate meals but remain so slim. Or why she never seems to take anything with her when she leaves the house, not even a pen. Or why there are such high-security metal shutters on all the downstairs windows. Some might wonder what’s really going on once the dinner party is over, and the front door has closed. From bestselling author B. A. Paris comes the gripping thriller and international phenomenon Behind Closed Doors. Next up…Historical Fiction books. The first is fiction but it has a ton of factual accounts from the women who were Hitler’s food tasters. He was extremely paranoid about people poisoning him (for good reason). Amid the turbulence of World War II, a young German woman finds a precarious haven closer to the source of danger than she ever imagined—one that will propel her through the extremes of privilege and terror under Hitler’s dictatorship . . . In early 1943, Magda Ritter’s parents send her to relatives in Bavaria, hoping to keep her safe from the Allied bombs strafing Berlin. Young German women are expected to do their duty—working for the Reich or marrying to produce strong, healthy children. After an interview with the civil service, Magda is assigned to the Berghof, Hitler’s mountain retreat. Only after weeks of training does she learn her assignment: she will be one of several young women tasting the Führer’s food, offering herself in sacrifice to keep him from being poisoned. Perched high in the Bavarian Alps, the Berghof seems worlds away from the realities of battle. Though terrified at first, Magda gradually becomes used to her dangerous occupation—though she knows better than to voice her misgivings about the war. But her love for a conspirator within the SS, and her growing awareness of the Reich’s atrocities, draw Magda into a plot that will test her wits and loyalty in a quest for safety, freedom, and ultimately, vengeance. Vividly written and ambitious in scope, The Taster examines the harrowing moral dilemmas of war in an emotional story filled with acts of extraordinary courage. I recommend this book to everyone! It is on my top 5 books of all time list. A #1 New York Times bestseller, Wall Street Journal Best Book of the Year, and soon to be a major motion picture, this unforgettable novel of love and strength in the face of war has enthralled a generation. France, 1939 – In the quiet village of Carriveau, Vianne Mauriac says goodbye to her husband, Antoine, as he heads for the Front. She doesn’t believe that the Nazis will invade France … but invade they do, in droves of marching soldiers, in caravans of trucks and tanks, in planes that fill the skies and drop bombs upon the innocent. When a German captain requisitions Vianne’s home, she and her daughter must live with the enemy or lose everything. Without food or money or hope, as danger escalates all around them, she is forced to make one impossible choice after another to keep her family alive. Vianne’s sister, Isabelle, is a rebellious eighteen-year-old girl, searching for purpose with all the reckless passion of youth. While thousands of Parisians march into the unknown terrors of war, she meets Gäetan, a partisan who believes the French can fight the Nazis from within France, and she falls in love as only the young can … completely. But when he betrays her, Isabelle joins the Resistance and never looks back, risking her life time and again to save others. With courage, grace, and powerful insight, bestselling author Kristin Hannah captures the epic panorama of World War II and illuminates an intimate part of history seldom seen: the women’s war. The Nightingale tells the stories of two sisters, separated by years and experience, by ideals, passion and circumstance, each embarking on her own dangerous path toward survival, love, and freedom in German-occupied, war-torn France―a heartbreakingly beautiful novel that celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the durability of women. It is a novel for everyone, a novel for a lifetime. Couple of interesting non-fictions…this first one is an account from a woman who lost her entire family in the 2004 tsunami in Sri-Lanka. Not a happy ending, but a good book. Book Review: Wave by Sonali Deraniyagala One of The New York Times‘s 10 Best Books of the Year, a Christian Science Monitor Best Nonfiction Book, a Newsday Top 10 Books pick, a People magazine Top 10 pick, a Good Reads Best Book of the Year, and a Kirkus Best Nonfiction Book A National Book Critics Circle Award finalist In 2004, at a beach resort on the coast of Sri Lanka, Sonali Deraniyagala and her family—parents, husband, sons—were swept away by a tsunami. Only Sonali survived to tell their tale. This is her account of the nearly incomprehensible event and its aftermath This is one of my favorite non-fictions. It’s about a woman in NYC going through training to become a coroner. During her training, 9/11 happens. It’s such a good book. But beware, it definitely has some gory stuff. Amazon $11.99 Kindle \| $7.52 Paperback “Fun…and full of smart science. Fans of CSI—the real kind—will want to read it” (The Washington Post): A young forensic pathologist’s “rookie season” as a NYC medical examiner, and the hair-raising cases that shaped her as a physician and human being. Just two months before the September 11 terrorist attacks, Dr. Judy Melinek began her training as a New York City forensic pathologist. While her husband and their toddler held down the home front, Judy threw herself into the fascinating world of death investigation—performing autopsies, investigating death scenes, counseling grieving relatives. Working Stiff chronicles Judy’s two years of training, taking readers behind the police tape of some of the most harrowing deaths in the Big Apple, including a firsthand account of the events of September 11, the subsequent anthrax bio-terrorism attack, and the disastrous crash of American Airlines Flight 587. An unvarnished portrait of the daily life of medical examiners—complete with grisly anecdotes, chilling crime scenes, and a welcome dose of gallows humor—Working Stiff offers a glimpse into the daily life of one of America’s most arduous professions, and the unexpected challenges of shuttling between the domains of the living and the dead. The body never lies—and through the murders, accidents, and suicides that land on her table, Dr. Melinek lays bare the truth behind the glamorized depictions of autopsy work on television to reveal the secret story of the real morgue. “Haunting and illuminating…the stories from her average workdays…transfix the reader with their demonstration that medical science can diagnose and console long after the heartbeat stops” (The New York Times). Some of my favorite fiction stories! If you loved the movie Practical Magic…here is the prequel. Love, loss, magic and witches. Book Review: The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman (Prequel to Practical Magic) INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER* REESE WITHERSPOON BOOK CLUB PICK From beloved author Alice Hoffman comes the spellbinding prequel to her bestseller, Practical Magic. Find your magic. For the Owens family, love is a curse that began in 1620, when Maria Owens was charged with witchery for loving the wrong man. Hundreds of years later, in New York City at the cusp of the sixties, when the whole world is about to change, Susanna Owens knows that her three children are dangerously unique. Difficult Franny, with skin as pale as milk and blood red hair, shy and beautiful Jet, who can read other people’s thoughts, and charismatic Vincent, who began looking for trouble on the day he could walk. From the start Susanna sets down rules for her children: No walking in the moonlight, no red shoes, no wearing black, no cats, no crows, no candles, no books about magic. And most importantly, never, ever, fall in love. But when her children visit their Aunt Isabelle, in the small Massachusetts town where the Owens family has been blamed for everything that has ever gone wrong, they uncover family secrets and begin to understand the truth of who they are. Back in New York City each begins a risky journey as they try to escape the family curse. The Owens children cannot escape love even if they try, just as they cannot escape the pains of the human heart. The two beautiful sisters will grow up to be the revered, and sometimes feared, aunts in Practical Magic, while Vincent, their beloved brother, will leave an unexpected legacy. Thrilling and exquisite, real and fantastical, The Rules of Magic is a story about the power of love reminding us that the only remedy for being human is to be true to yourself. Loved this next one. It’s a little bit of time travelly magic. 1970’s SF, single mother finds herself back in a time much simpler than the time she’s living in. If you ever read The Time Travelers Wife, you will like this. But I liked this one way more. Book Review: Valley of The Moon by Melanie Gideon The author of the critically acclaimed Wife 22 has written a captivating novel about a love that transcends time—perfect for readers of The Time Traveler’s Wife, Time and Again, and the novels of Alice Hoffman. San Francisco, 1975. A single mother, Lux Lysander is overwhelmed, underpaid, and living on the edge of an emotional precipice. When her adored five-year-old son goes away to visit his grandparents, Lux takes a solo trip to Sonoma Valley—a chance to both lose herself and find herself again. Awakened at midnight, Lux steps outside to see a fog settled over the Sonoma landscape. Wandering toward a point of light in the distance, she emerges into a meadow on a sunny day. There she meets a group of people whose sweetly simple clothing, speech, and manners almost make them seem as if they are from another time. And then she realizes they are. Lux has stumbled upon an idyllic community cut off not only from the rest of the world but from time itself. The residents of Greengage tell a stunned and disoriented Lux that they’ve somehow been marooned in the early twentieth century. Now that she has inexplicably stepped into the past, it is not long before Lux is drawn in by its peace and beauty. Unlike the people of Greengage, Lux discovers that she is able to come and go. And over the years, Lux finds herself increasingly torn between her two lives. Her beloved son is very much a child of the modern world, but she feels continually pulled back to the only place she has ever truly felt at home. A gorgeous, original, and deeply moving novel about love and longing and the power that time holds over all of us, Valley of the Moon is unforgettable. This next book is like the movie Beaches. It’s all about a best friendship that spans many many years with all of its ups and downs. It will make you laugh and cry. This is my second recommendation by author Kristin Hannah and believe me when I say this is one of my all time favorite books. Amazon $9.99 Kindle \| $14.93 Paperback From the New York Times bestselling author Kristin Hannah comes a powerful novel of love, loss, and the magic of friendship. . . . In the turbulent summer of 1974, Kate Mularkey has accepted her place at the bottom of the eighth-grade social food chain. Then, to her amazement, the “coolest girl in the world” moves in across the street and wants to be her friend. Tully Hart seems to have it all—beauty, brains, ambition. On the surface they are as opposite as two people can be: Kate, doomed to be forever uncool, with a loving family who mortifies her at every turn. Tully, steeped in glamour and mystery, but with a secret that is destroying her. They make a pact to be best friends forever; by summer’s end they’ve become TullyandKate. Inseparable. So begins Kristin Hannah’s magnificent new novel. Spanning more than three decades and playing out across the ever-changing face of the Pacific Northwest, Firefly Lane is the poignant, powerful story of two women and the friendship that becomes the bulkhead of their lives. From the beginning, Tully is desperate to prove her worth to the world. Abandoned by her mother at an early age, she longs to be loved unconditionally. In the glittering, big-hair era of the eighties, she looks to men to fill the void in her soul. But in the buttoned-down nineties, it is television news that captivates her. She will follow her own blind ambition to New York and around the globe, finding fame and success . . . and loneliness. Kate knows early on that her life will be nothing special. Throughout college, she pretends to be driven by a need for success, but all she really wants is to fall in love and have children and live an ordinary life. In her own quiet way, Kate is as driven as Tully. What she doesn’t know is how being a wife and mother will change her . . . how she’ll lose sight of who she once was, and what she once wanted. And how much she’ll envy her famous best friend. . . . For thirty years, Tully and Kate buoy each other through life, weathering the storms of friendship—jealousy, anger, hurt, resentment. They think they’ve survived it all until a single act of betrayal tears them apart . . . and puts their courage and friendship to the ultimate test. Firefly Lane is for anyone who ever drank Boone’s Farm apple wine while listening to Abba or Fleetwood Mac. More than a coming-of-age novel, it’s the story of a generation of women who were both blessed and cursed by choices. It’s about promises and secrets and betrayals. And ultimately, about the one person who really, truly knows you—and knows what has the power to hurt you . . . and heal you. Firefly Lane is a story you’ll never forget . . . one you’ll want to pass on to your best friend. OK, these next books are funny ones. I think Crystal will especially love this first one. Its name says it all. Amazon $11.99 Kindle \| $12.89 Hardcover THE “GENIUS” (Cosmopolitan) NATIONAL BESTSELLER ON THE ART OF CARING LESS AND GETTING MORE–FROM THE AUTHOR OF GET YOUR SHT TOGETHER AND YOU DO YOU Are you stressed out, overbooked, and underwhelmed by life? Fed up with pleasing everyone else before you please yourself? It’s time to stop giving a fck. This brilliant, hilarious, and practical parody of Marie Kondo’s bestseller The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up explains how to rid yourself of unwanted obligations, shame, and guilt–and give your fcks instead to people and things that make you happy.The easy-to-use, two-step NotSorry Method for mental decluttering will help you unleash the power of not giving a fck about: Having a “bikini body” Co-workers’ opinions, pets, and children And other bullsht! And it will free you to spend your time, energy, and money on the things that really matter. So what are you waiting for? Stop giving a fck and start living your best life today! Amazon$10.00 Kindle \| $9.81 Paperback A riotously funny, emotionally raw New York Times bestselling novel about love, marriage, divorce, family, and the ties that bind—whether we like it or not. The death of Judd Foxman’s father marks the first time that the entire Foxman clan has congregated in years. There is, however, one conspicuous absence: Judd’s wife, Jen, whose affair with his radio- shock-jock boss has recently become painfully public. Simultaneously mourning the demise of his father and his marriage, Judd joins his dysfunctional family as they reluctantly sit shiva and spend seven days and nights under the same roof. The week quickly spins out of control as longstanding grudges resurface, secrets are revealed and old passions are reawakened. Then Jen delivers the clincher: she’s pregnant… “Often sidesplitting, mostly heartbreaking…[Tropper is] a more sincere, insightful version of Nick Hornby, that other master of male psyche.”—USA Today NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING JASON BATEMAN, TINA FEY, JANE FONDA, AND ADAM DRIVER My other suggestions would be to read comedians books. Audio is always best for those since they read them themselves. Here are a couple of my favorites: Amazon $21.55 on Audible (Or use this link to get it free!) Before Liz Lemon, before “Weekend Update,” before “Sarah Palin,” Tina Fey was just a young girl with a dream: a recurring stress dream that she was being chased through a local airport by her middle-school gym teacher. She also had a dream that one day she would be a comedian on TV. She has seen both these dreams come true. At last, Tina Fey’s story can be told. From her youthful days as a vicious nerd to her tour of duty on Saturday Night Live; from her passionately halfhearted pursuit of physical beauty to her life as a mother eating things off the floor; from her one-sided college romance to her nearly fatal honeymoon — from the beginning of this paragraph to this final sentence. Tina Fey reveals all, and proves what we’ve all suspected: you’re no one until someone calls you bossy. (Includes Special, Never-Before-Solicited Opinions on Breastfeeding, Princesses, Photoshop, the Electoral Process, and Italian Rum Cake!) Amazon $21.55 Or use my Audible Link to listen for free! #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Do you want to get to know the woman we first came to love on Comedy Central’s Upright Citizens Brigade? Do you want to spend some time with the lady who made you howl with laughter on Saturday Night Live, and in movies like Baby Mama, Blades of Glory, and They Came Together? Do you find yourself daydreaming about hanging out with the actor behind the brilliant Leslie Knope on Parks and Recreation? Did you wish you were in the audience at the last two Golden Globes ceremonies, so you could bask in the hilarity of Amy’s one-liners? If your answer to these questions is “Yes Please!” then you are in luck. In her first book, one of our most beloved funny folk delivers a smart, pointed, and ultimately inspirational read. Full of the comedic skill that makes us all love Amy, Yes Please is a rich and varied collection of stories, lists, poetry (Plastic Surgery Haiku, to be specific), photographs, mantras and advice. With chapters like “Treat Your Career Like a Bad Boyfriend,” “Plain Girl Versus the Demon” and “The Robots Will Kill Us All” Yes Please will make you think as much as it will make you laugh. Honest, personal, real, and righteous, Yes Please is full of words to live by. Since I can’t stop remember books to post…here are two more by one of my favorite authors Blake Crouch Author Spotlight: Blake Crouch: This is TV series right now on TNT… Letty the main character is a bad ass bitch too. Fresh out of prison and fighting to keep afloat, Letty Dobesh returns to her old tricks burglarizing suites at a luxury hotel. While on the job, she overhears a man hiring a hit man to kill his wife. Letty may not be winning any morality awards, but even she has limits. Unable to go to the police, Letty sets out to derail the job, putting herself on a collision course with the killer that entangles the two of them in a dangerous, seductive relationship. Good Behavior comprises three interlinked novellas (The Pain of Others, Sunset Key, and Grab), which together form a novel-length portrait of Blake Crouch’s all-time favorite character creation, Letty Dobesh. This edition is the complete Letty Dobesh collection. By the same author…this is a really cool trilogy. It was also on TV! It’s a bit of sci-fi/horror, but has one of my favorite plot twists of all times. Amazon $0 on Kindle Unlimited! \| $11.81 Paperback It’s a three book series so I suggest buying all three at once. The one-million copy bestseller that inspired the Fox TV show. Secret service agent Ethan Burke arrives in Wayward Pines, Idaho, with a clear mission: locate and recover two federal agents who went missing in the bucolic town one month earlier. But within minutes of his arrival, Ethan is involved in a violent accident. He comes to in a hospital, with no ID, no cell phone, and no briefcase. The medical staff seems friendly enough, but something feels…off. As the days pass, Ethan’s investigation into the disappearance of his colleagues turns up more questions than answers. Why can’t he get any phone calls through to his wife and son in the outside world? Why doesn’t anyone believe he is who he says he is? And what is the purpose of the electrified fences surrounding the town? Are they meant to keep the residents in? Or something else out? Each step closer to the truth takes Ethan further from the world he thought he knew, from the man he thought he was, until he must face a horrifying fact—he may never get out of Wayward Pines alive. 2013 International Thriller Award Nominee So…I’m pretty sure I set Crystal up for quite a while. Yay! If you or anyone you know would like personalized recommendations, shoot me an email! I would love to help a fellow reader. Happy Reading Crystal! Join Amazon Kindle Unlimited 30-Day Free Trial Amazon.com – Read eBooks using the FREE Kindle Reading App on Most Devices This blog post contains affiliate links. If you purchase something through a link, I receive a small commission. This doesn’t cost you anything and it helps keep my content FREE for you. 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Posted on July 18, 2012 March 14, 2013 by Macy Book review: “Artemis Fowl: The Last Guardian” by Eoin Colfer Artemis Fowl’s magical journey that spans eight novels and one short story collection comes to an end with Artemis Fowl: The Last Guardian. The official description: Artemis Fowl’s archenemy Opal Koboi has masterminded a way to simultaneously secure her release from prison and bring the human and fairy worlds to their knees. And, unless Artemis can stop her, the evil pixie’s next move will destroy all human life on Earth. Ground zero is the Fowl Estate, where Opal has reanimated fairy warriors who were buried there thousands of years ago. Their spirits have possessed any vessels they can find – corpses, Artemis’ little brothers, assorted wildlife – and they are bound to obey Opal’s every command. Defeating the motley troops and their diabolical leader will require all of Artemis’ cleverness, as well as Butler’s bravery, Holly’s skill, and Foaly’s gadgetry. But if their best efforts aren’t enough, Armageddon will surely follow. I’ll admit it: I teared up as I started to read The Last Guardian. Imagine: Artemis Fowl came out in 2001 and here we are, 11 years later, with Artemis, Holly, and Butler’s last adventure. They’ve battled each other, the Russian mafia, a genius-insane pixie and her LEP stooge, a pansy tech genius, a genius-insane pixie (again), a demon, Artemis’ younger self and the genius-insane pixie (again), and a nasty elf. Reformation notwithstanding, Artemis has become my favorite anti-hero. So. How’s the book? I’m parts satisfied, saddened and “That’s it? There’s no epilogue?!”. I’m satisfied because it was a good end to Artemis’ brilliant run. He is at his most selfless, something that would have been unthinkable in the first book. I was so happy to see Artemis and Holly as BFFs again. Butler is the same steadfast presence. Juliet trying to wrangle Myles and Beckett Fowl was adorable. We see Foaly’s more sensitive side and (finally!) his kick-ass wife. I’m probably in the minority of AF fans when I say that Opal Koboi is not my favorite villain. I was satisfied with how The Opal Deception ended and thought that her inclusion in The Time Paradox was unnecessary, so you can imagine my worry when I found out that Opal was returning yet again. From a certain point of view, Opal is the perfect foil for Artemis because she is so much like what Artemis was before: intelligent to the point of megalomania and uncaring. It’s always nice to see Artemis stumped. But after several appearances, Opal seems to have become an exaggeration of her former self (though that could also be due to her growing insanity with each book). Luckily, The Last Guardian is a good exit point for our deranged pixie. Some things I wasn’t too happy about but not enough to warrant not liking the book as a whole: Mulch is the ultimate deus ex machina. Need to save Artemis’ ass? Just have Mulch dig a hole out from under him. N°1 is practically non-existent. I loved him in The Lost Colony and it’s such a pity that Colfer hasn’t used him much for the last two books. Colfer doesn’t explain what happens between books. This was most problematic with Time Paradox and Atlantis, but it was also a slight problem here. Yes, Artemis is finally cured and he and Holly are BFFs again but Colfer doesn’t explain how they got there. Time Paradox and Atlantis threw huge wrenches into the Artemis/Holly friendship but we don’t know how they moved past those. The ending killed me. I shouted “That’s it?!” when I turned the last page and discovered that that was really the end. No epilogue. GAAAH. I would have absolutely loved it if we got even just a short glimpse into Artemis’ new life after everything he went through. Of course, one can always say that that’s what fan fiction and my imagination are for but I really did want to read something official from the author himself. Overall rating: 5/5 stars. I’m still mourning the loss 🙁 Now that Artemis has gone off into the sunset (and hopefully, more legal shenanigans), I need a new love. Any suggestions? Categoriesbook review, review, young adult Tagsartemis fowl, book review, Eoin Colfer, review, The Last Guardian, young adult 2 Replies to “Book review: “Artemis Fowl: The Last Guardian” by Eoin Colfer” Pingback: Book review: “Artemis Fowl: The Last Guardian” by Eoin Colfer \| Islander Girl Pingback: Colfer, Eoin: Artemis Fowl and The Last Guardian (VIII) (2012) \| humanitysdarkerside Previous PostPrevious Shark spotting in El Nido! Next PostNext Movie review: “The Dark Knight Rises” (no spoilers!)	{"pred_label": "__label__cc", "pred_label_prob": 0.7474425435066223, "wiki_prob": 0.2525574564933777, "source": "cc/2023-06/en_middle_0099.json.gz/line398840"}
Countdown to Bourbonnais: Training camp and the art of theater By Robert Zeglinski On Jul 23, 2019 Like an overgrown fungus that refuses to relent, the NFL season does not perish in February like it probably should. This spore multiplies and takes up arms in saturating itself on every airwave, tweet, nook, and cranny imaginable. Where a good portion of United States dwells in chilly weather during this time, the NFL unthinkably persists against all odds. The fungus of most of the NFL off-season is not conducive to health. It’s barely edible – these aren’t porcini mushrooms. These are pale white death caps of which one can only appropriately name after an experience of seeing someone else consume them. Someone has to make the leap of faith to advance culinary culture, right? When the summer arrives – the actual summer, not the feint of unforgiving rain, but when heat domes devastate the country enough to put millions of people in heat advisories – is when the NFL slowly slinks away into the dark. That is when the NFL is missed. This dog days of summer period is when people find themselves writing sometimes obnoxious but largely innocent letters in fan mail, making sure to sign each with a message along the lines of “your biggest fan.” It’s difficult to maintain a delicate balance between appreciation and groveling. Often you’ll find someone tossing the ball up in the air toward the ceiling countless times to kill their boredom in an empty headspace. They’re restless. They don’t rightly know what to do with themselves when 200-pound men aren’t running into each other at hazardous speeds over a small, oblong ball. “Should I find another hobby, maybe take an improv or art class to work for self-improvement?,” they wonder in introspection, if they’re capable of such self-awareness. No, football needs its steadfast devotion they say. Now is not the time to let go, if it’ll ever be time. And when this gloriously flawed, contemptible, and somehow still successful league returns to the public consciousness in late July, it’s euphoria for everyone with a modicum of investment. When you’re a monument to grandeur and violence, you don’t surrender the mantle so easily. The masses are flocking. Don’t deny them. Pay no mind to the imminent death of a league. Maybe one day the annual prophecy will come true. Realistically, it should be guaranteed. But the NFL’s swelling annual profit reports serve as firm of a condemnation of the prophecy as you can find. The prophecy is more conspiracy theory than destiny. More abject fallacy than proverb. The day the NFL falls isn’t today, isn’t now, and may be decades away. As they loosely say, the frog only panics when the water is boiling. The water’s quite hot, but it isn’t evaporating yet. The NFL will soldier on until everyone realizes this glaring fungus proves to be as malevolent as its namesake, as it always was. One of the emblems of the original NFL in the Bears begin their formal preparations for the 2019 season this week. What happens to the Bears in camp, and by extension the preseason, is the mirror of the state of the NFL in 2019. Head coach Matt Nagy and the gang have reported to Bourbonnais for training camp for what they hope, nay, what they believe to be the start of a Super Bowl campaign. There is a lot of work to be done over the next six months. At the end of this grinding madness, there will be an expected coronation where the powers that be at Halas Hall can bask in all the money they spent to make it so. Never mind the players who will try and make sure the head and body blows they managed to absorb and still stand, albeit with limps, are acknowledged. On a smaller scale, over the next couple of weeks, one will hear a lot about what exactly is transpiring at camp. Who said what, who did what, who drove what, who went where, who talked to who, who threw what, who tackled what, how healthy that specific who was, how unhealthy they were, how happy Coach A is with Player D, how Player C is progressing in Player B’s eyes. All in one never-ending circular motion. Rinse, repeat, recycle. In essence, these practices are just of a slightly higher level of competition than anything the Bears endure over the fall. It’s no different from any rote exercise and arguably should be evaluated in such a manner. But it’s not that simple. It can’t be that simple. It’s more than practice to so many, even if it’s only practice. There will be excitement, measured to the point of a quiet calm. Or excessively boisterous to madness and ceaseless antagonization of any tidbit of any information professing, even suggesting, the Bears aren’t destined for the promised land. Panic will be the currency of the moment, not an afterthought. It’s only natural to believe everything can and should go wrong when you’re near or sitting at the top. It’s the peak of human insecurity. If someone isn’t panicking at the first sign of trouble in sport, or in any endeavor, are they alive? The sensation of fear and frustration is as much proof of vitality as a good resting heart rate or laid-back demeanor. Every slightest bit of perceived news, good or bad, will make for overreaction galore. A non-story becomes an in-depth expose and feature. A tangible, meaningful story that would help tell the story of a season? Those will arrive in measured gaps every now and then. One has to make an effort to find that olive branch and stretch it down to the ground. Training camp, particularly in Bourbonnais, is a place where many intrepid families treat visiting the Bears like an annual bonding visit to the local lake, water park, zoo or amusement park. The thrills come not in the form of going down a water slide at 60 miles per hour, or in happy-go-lucky Timmy using a tire swing to launch at high speeds into the shallow end, or having your insides blended on “crush” on a roller coaster. They’re hand-delivered in random bits and pieces of an undrafted free agent making an unexpected flash play. That undrafted free agent is a fan favorite now. Accept it. Learn his name and then forget it once the next flavor of the day makes his appearance. Save it for trivia night at the bar years from now. A day is made not when the family sits down together for a barbecue at sunset, but when a child’s favorite player graciously stops to sign a novelty football, gel-covered poster, or sometimes, an appendage. These are moments to be embedded and to last a lifetime—provided you have the right Sharpie and as long someone actually stops to indulge. That football and that poster will eventually be hung up somewhere in the family den, so cherish it. Bears training camp in Bourbonnais is intently unique because of what it’s done for a small village of over 15,000 people over the years. For almost two decades running, Bourbonnais has turned itself into a gridiron bucket list destination. In a northern city where football is synonymous with “culture” and “art”, that Bourbonnais gets to host the first glimpse of the Bears rising out of hibernation makes it a god send to anyone making the trek. Unfathomable influence for any village like Bourbonnais to possess for so long. Bourbonnais morphing into as much of a tourist destination as Navy Pier or the Willis Tower is the invasion of football culture on overdrive. There’s no brakes to stop it in its tracks. Forget absorbing one’s self into what makes Chicago or any prominent NFL city unique. It’s not food, though you should really try “Tommy’s over on 1st.” It’s not the arts. Wait, what art? There’s football happening. It’s the Bears, and that football, and what many in Chicago will always lean on first to say they’re in tune with life on the lake. It’s all they have. It’s all they desire to have. When what would otherwise be just another sleepy rest stop on the way up to Chicago becomes a center of attention for a few weeks each summer, you can’t make a salient point otherwise. There’s a lot to learn about the Bears in an abbreviated training camp this summer. There’s a lot for the NFL to roost in as well, like a potential and (seemingly) inevitable comeuppance. The former of which is going to happen either way. Because even when there isn’t a lesson to be learned, the experience in itself of attempting to learn something suffices for most. People want to revel in teams like the Bears. People desire to be around the Bears and their energy, hoping it rubs off from a distance. Getting a glimpse of what they perceive to be people who are larger than life itself takes precedent. They never are, but it’s the perception of which comes first, of which the Bears and the NFL are actively built on. Whatever that comeuppance ends up happening for the NFL, it only happens when summer practices stops becoming must-see theater. But when everyone wants football’s stage to act as the new theater, find your seat, grab a roster guide or playbill, and find out the name of your new favorite undrafted free agent. His scene’s about to start, shh. Robert is an editor and writer. Follow him on Twitter @RobertZeglinski. 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Project Servator marks four year anniversary This Sunday marks four years since Project Servator, which uses specially trained officers to spot signs that someone may be carrying out hostile reconnaissance, was launched at the Royal Albert Dock in Liverpool. The policing tactic Servator (latin meaning ‘watcher’ or ‘observer’) aims to disrupt a range of criminal activity. It was first developed and introduced by the Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI) and City of London Police and is now used by a growing number of police forces. Highly visible Project Servator deployments have since been expanded to a range of locations including, National Museums Liverpool, Pier Head, Liverpool Cruise Terminal, Liverpool ONE, M&S Arena and the neighbouring exhibition centre. Deployments can also be seen at regional events such as Aintree Races and city-centre parades. Chief Inspector Iain Wyke of Protective Security Operations at Merseyside Police said: “Deployments are planned proactively and are deliberately unpredictable, so you will see officers popping up at various locations, at any time and in any weather. We use a range of police assets, including police dogs, horses, armed officers, and live-monitored CCTV. Sometimes, we will use these assets in conjunction with vehicle checkpoints. “Along with our deployments, since April 2021, our Counter Terrorism Security Advisors (CTSAs) have helped us deliver specialist See Check and Notify (SCaN) training to 686 staff in local businesses and venues. This reinforces the network of vigilance in Merseyside by helping staff identify suspicious activity and ensuring they know what to do when they encounter it.” Madeleine Farrell, Head of Security at National Museums Liverpool (NML), said: “Our partnership with Project Servator has been of great importance to us at National Museums Liverpool. Project Servator makes us part of a wider, connected community and provides reassurance both to our staff and the thousands of visitors who come to our museums and galleries every day. On top of this, a range of staff from across NML have been given the opportunity to take part in SCaN training, which has been an invaluable tool for us. As the project marks its fourth anniversary, we’re pleased to be continuing our partnership which helps to ensure the safety and security of all who use our sites every day.” Chief Inspector Wyke added: “Project Servator is an invaluable policing tactic, and my thanks go to our community partners for their support, and to the members of the public who have engaged with our officers during deployments. Their assistance in reporting suspicious activity helps us to keep Merseyside safe for those who live, work, and visit here." British Army member charged with bomb hoax terrorism offences Prevent: Far right referrals outnumber Islamic extremism for second year running Righting ‘serious failings’ of force centre of Met advert Police counter terror IT system was 'not fit for purpose' Essex Police officers receive bravery award Realistic terror scenarios in Scottish nightclub exercise	{"pred_label": "__label__wiki", "pred_label_prob": 0.5705668926239014, "wiki_prob": 0.5705668926239014, "source": "cc/2023-06/en_middle_0099.json.gz/line1499124"}
The SYLE Press About The Death of Grass From Decades (Sam Youd) The book, the film – podcast Who was John Christopher? John Christopher's The Death of Grass Sam Youd was born in Lancashire in April 1922, during an unseasonable snowstorm. As a boy, he was devoted to the newly emergent genre of science-fiction: ‘In the early thirties,’ he later wrote, ‘we knew just enough about the solar system for its possibilities to be a magnet to the imagination.’ Over the following decades, his imagination flowed from science-fiction into general novels, cricket novels, medical novels, gothic romances, detective thrillers, light comedies … In all he published fifty-six novels and a myriad of short stories, under his own name as well as eight different pen-names. He is perhaps best known as John Christopher, author not only of The Death of Grass but also of a stream of novels (beginning with The Tripods Trilogy) in the genre he pioneered, young adult dystopian fiction. ‘I read somewhere,’ Sam once said, ‘that I have been cited as the greatest serial killer in fictional history, having destroyed civilisation in so many different ways – through famine, freezing, earthquakes, feral youth combined with religious fanaticism, and progeria.’ In an interview towards the end of his life, conversation turned to a recent spate of novels set on Mars and a possible setting for a John Christopher story: strand a group of people in a remote Martian enclave and see what happens. The Mars aspect, he felt, was irrelevant. ‘What happens between the people,’ he said, ‘that’s the thing I’m interested in.’ John Christopher on Amazon Coutelier’s log Alsoby Sidebar / Books Russian edition Books, reading and me … Damian Mark Whittle ‘Cozy catastrophes’ The SYLE Press © 2023	{"pred_label": "__label__wiki", "pred_label_prob": 0.86165851354599, "wiki_prob": 0.86165851354599, "source": "cc/2023-06/en_middle_0099.json.gz/line1429742"}
شراء الكتاب الإلكتروني - ‏12.99 US$ Simon and Schuster, 14‏/07‏/1999 - 224 من الصفحات The man Business Week calls "the ultimate entrepreneur for the Information Age" explains "Permission Marketing" -- the groundbreaking concept that enables marketers to shape their message so that consumers will willingly accept it. Whether it is the TV commercial that breaks into our favorite program, or the telemarketing phone call that disrupts a family dinner, traditional advertising is based on the hope of snatching our attention away from whatever we are doing. Seth Godin calls this Interruption Marketing, and, as companies are discovering, it no longer works. Instead of annoying potential customers by interrupting their most coveted commodity -- time -- Permission Marketing offers consumers incentives to accept advertising voluntarily. Now this Internet pioneer introduces a fundamentally different way of thinking about advertising products and services. By reaching out only to those individuals who have signaled an interest in learning more about a product, Permission Marketing enables companies to develop long-term relationships with customers, create trust, build brand awareness -- and greatly improve the chances of making a sale. In his groundbreaking book, Godin describes the four tests of Permission Marketing: 1. Does every single marketing effort you create encourage a learning relationship with your customers? Does it invite customers to "raise their hands" and start communicating? 2. Do you have a permission database? Do you track the number of people who have given you permission to communicate with them? 3. If consumers gave you permission to talk to them, would you have anything to say? Have you developed a marketing curriculum to teach people about your products? 4. Once people become customers, do you work to deepen your permission to communicate with those people? And in numerous informative case studies, including American Airlines' frequent-flier program, Amazon.com, and Yahoo!, Godin demonstrates how marketers are already profiting from this key new approach in all forms of media. <span dir=ltr>Seth Godin</span>‏ able advertising allow American asset attention base become benefits better brand build campaign chance choose clutter comes communications consumer cost course create deliver direct dollars e-mail earn effective entire example expensive focus focused frequency getting give hand huge hundred important increase individual interaction interest Internet Interruption Marketing invest it’s keep lead less leverage look magazine mass means measure messages million mission month offer once opportunity percent Permission Marketing points problem profitable promotion prospects purchase question reach reason receive relationship relevant response reward sell single spend strangers techniques there’s they’re things tion trust turn users الصفحة 30 - That means the average page that they have indexed in their search engine is called up exactly nine times a month. Imagine that. Millions of dollars invested in building snazzy corporate marketing sites and an average of nine people a month search for and find any given page of information on this search engine. This is a very, very big haystack, and Interruption Marketers don't have that many needles.‏ تظهر في 3 من الكتب من 1999-2000 الصفحة 25 - For ninety years marketers have relied on one form of advertising almost exclusively. I call it Interruption Marketing. Interruption, because the key to each and every ad is to interrupt what the viewers are doing in order to get them to think about something else.‏ Customer Relationship Management: Concepts and Tools, المجلد 13 <span dir=ltr>Francis Buttle</span>‏ Strategic Marketing Planning <span dir=ltr>Colin Gilligan</span>‏,<span dir=ltr>Richard Malcolm Sano Wilson</span>‏ Seth Godin, Vice-President, Direct Marketing, Yahoo! Inc., is responsible for Yahoo!'s direct marketing, permission marketing and Internet promotions. Godin joined Yahoo! in 1998 from Yoyodyne, where he served as president and CEO. Yahoo! acquired Yoyodyne, a recognized leader in Internet-based interactive direct marketing, last year. Recognized as the pioneer of Permission Marketing, Godin is a sought-after speaker on the conference circuit, having presented at the Direct Marketing Association's annual conference, Jupiter events, and ICE, as well as international marketing forums. Last year, Godin was one of the highest ranked speakers, among 403 presenters at Internet World. He is a featured speaker at Fall, Spring and Summer I-Worlds. Godin is also the recipient of the 1998 Momentum Award, honoring outstanding Internet industry accomplishments. Godin received an M.B.A. from Stanford Business School in 1984. Prior to graduating from Tufts University in 1982 with a degree in both Computer Science and Philosophy, Godin co-founded and ran one of the largest student-run businesses in the coutnry. From 1983 to 1986 he worked as a brand manager at Spinnaker Software, where he led the team that developed the first generation of multimedia products, working with such forward-thinkers as Arthur C. Clarke and Michael Crichton. He managed 40 engineers and introduced more than 60 software and video products to the marketplace. Godin is the author and co-author of a number of top-selling business books, including E-Marketing, the first book ever published on how to do business online; The Guerilla Marketing Handbook, part of the best-selling Guerilla Marketing series; The Information Please Business Almanacm, a ground-breaking business reference book; and Permission Marketing: Turning Strangers into Freinds, and Friends into Customers. العنوان Permission Marketing: Turning Strangers Into Friends And Friends Into Customers المؤلف Seth Godin الناشر Simon and Schuster, 1999	{"pred_label": "__label__cc", "pred_label_prob": 0.5828800797462463, "wiki_prob": 0.41711992025375366, "source": "cc/2023-06/en_middle_0099.json.gz/line54771"}
Most Expensivest Sh*t Actually Me 10 Essentials The Couples Quiz Holiday Gift Guide: 7 Gifts You Definitely Can’t Afford Unless you make it rain on a regular basis, chances are you won’t be able to afford the gifts on 2 Chainz’s Christmas list. [Narrator] Can't figure out what to give the friend who's got it all? Just in time for the holidays, Two Chains is here to help. These are the seven craziest gifts from his GQ series Most Expensivest Shit. If you can afford them, that is. Number seven: $30,000 headphones to make that private jet flight just a bit more comfortable. When they were originally put out by Sennheiser, the list price was I think about $12,800, just under 13. On Ebay, they stablized around $20- or $21,000 until the Japanese collectors came on the market and now they're back over $30,000. Feel a little tingly feeling on the inside. (rap music) That's me. I sound good. [Narrator] At number six, for the sharpest dresser you know, try a suit that costs more than your car. Our suits go between $7,500 and $9,500. We also have things that are much rarer than that. Things like vicuna. What's the difference between vicuna and, let's say, cashmere goat? It's just rare. So a vicuna suit would be $50,000. A vicuna topcoat is about $60,000. I wanna feel some vicuna. Can't blame you. I could sleep with it. There you go. You know what I'm sayin? Yeah, that's nice. It's soft. I'd probably get a robe or pajama suit made in that. [Narrator] A $1,000 ice cream sundae? Hope you're hungry, dude. You don't even have to cook an ice cream, and it still costs a fucking arm and a leg. How much is this sundae for the record-holding champion like yourself? What is this sundae? Tell me the cost of it right now. I'm sure I'd probably eat them every week. $1,000. [Narrator] But let's not forget dental hygiene. Follow up the sundae by brushing with a $5,000 toothbrush. Well how much is this expensive toothbrush? I would like to take a guess. This one is titanium, and it has a special pad. I'd say this toothbrush is worth $99. This toothbrush is $3,200 Euros, which is over $4,000. (Narrator) At number three, give the cigar-chomping kingpin in your life this. A bespoke panama hat. What's your most expensive hat? $25,000? This man worked on it for one year. Wow, $25,000? For one hat? [Narrator] Want to upgrade your home theater? How about $250,000 speakers? All the better to bump Two Chains, of course. What does something like this cost? Like, what does it run? More than you'd imagine. As you're seeing it, it's $260,000. It's 260 bands, like we would say, bands. 260 bands. [Narrator] And the most expensivest of our expensive shit? Rare cars, plural, to park in front of your mansion. You do have a mansion, right? $345,000. The dirt on this car alone is worth $20,000. Two million. Two million dollars for this car, man? I'm glad to be close to your rich ass! [Narrator] Even if you're all set on stocking stuffers, be sure to share this list with a friend. And while you're at it, head over to video.gq.com and GQ's YouTube channel for the first season of Two Chains' Most Expensivest Shit. Starring: 2 Chainz 2 Chainz’s All-Time Favorites On Most Expensivest Shit A Suit that Costs More Than Your Car? 2 Chainz Explains Eating $1K Ice Cream Sundaes with 2 Chainz Jo Koy's $612,415 Shopping Spree 10 Things Shaquill and Shaquem Griffin Can't Live Without 2 Chainz Makes a $90K Ugly Christmas Sweater 2 Chainz Checks Out a $399 Inflatable Jumpsuit Have a Quarter of a Million Dollars to Spend? Cop These 2 Chainz-Approved Speakers GQ's Best Stuff Box for Summer Is Here Project Upgrade: The Best Suit for Your Big Thighs	{"pred_label": "__label__cc", "pred_label_prob": 0.6978573799133301, "wiki_prob": 0.3021426200866699, "source": "cc/2023-06/en_middle_0099.json.gz/line1507208"}
How CloudBees used Containers to Transform Jenkins into a Service CI/CD / Containers Feb 26th, 2016 12:22pm by Scott M. Fulton III “As the use of Jenkins grows and grows, the ability of administrators and DevOps folks to keep up with that demand is getting out of control,” said André Pino, the vice president of marketing for CloudBees. On Tuesday, CloudBees unveiled a cloud-based version of its commercial Jenkins. The very fact that this Private SaaS Edition is being delivered “as-a-service” speaks to the large number of use cases within organizations where cloud-based continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) is not only convenient but feasible. “What this product provides is a way for them to offload a Jenkins delivery environment as-a-service,” Pino continued. CloudBees customers, said Pino, asked for a way to spin up a Jenkins and spin it back down. Put another way, they wanted CI/CD that was as scalable as the work they’re doing, and they weren’t getting it from the fixed fortification that Jenkins on-site had become. CloudBees has found that these objectives can be more easily achieved through the use of containers and a microservices architecture. Under the covers, Jenkins Private SaaS uses Docker containers, explained Dan Juengst, Docker’s senior director of product marketing. “The Mesos orchestration engine to manage all these containers. The front-end is what we call Jenkins Operations Center, and there’s a button on it that says, ‘Create a new master.’ So when the project team pushes the master button, the Mesos orchestration engine will spin up a new Docker container with the Jenkins master installed, and that team can start using it immediately, within minutes.” Traditionally, CI/CD has been sold to organizations as a top-down, executive-driven ethic that has to be enforced from the upper levels of the corporate hierarchy. Yet many small, agile development teams within the largest of its customers are needing instantaneous, ephemeral CI/CD platforms for individual jobs, rather than end-to-end corporate job control. This is change management from the other end of the organization — what an executive might perceive as “bottom-up” change. Containers First In its initial form, Juengst told us, Private SaaS edition will be tailored for OpenStack deployments and Amazon AWS. An environment where first-generation virtual machines are in place is “not an ideal candidate for it,” said Juengst. “But if they can stand up an environment, or take advantage of AWS to run Private SaaS Edition, they can still run their applications and do the rest of their IT work in vSphere and virtual machines. That’s kind of independent from us.” Azure-based deployments, as well as conventional VMs, are on CloudBees’ “to-do list” for future enhancements, according to Juengst. “The beauty of containerization is that it provides a level of abstraction from the underlying system,” stated CloudBees VP Pino, “so that we can create an infrastructure utilizing containers that can be easily adapted to multiple underlying configurations. That alleviates a lot of the custom work that previously was required, to adapt it to these configurations.” Juengst added a bit more detail here: In the existing Jenkins Enterprise Edition, a feature called hot standby lets CI/CD servers fail over to bypass servers without an apparent service interruption. This takes a bit of administration effort and an extra server, but it works. In Private SaaS Edition, which is container-based, an entire redundant standby server becomes unnecessary, because functions are replicated at a more granular level, scaling up and down on-demand. “Mesos itself has the capability to monitor all the containers that are running in its own environment,” explained Juengst. “And if a container happens to disappear or crash, then it knows to spin that container back up instantly. If a build node is running a job and it crashes, Mesos will generally spin it back up and restart the job, and off it goes.” Docker is a sponsor of The New Stack. Scott M. 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PES becomes ASDE Update (17 June 2009): See new developments that indicate "ASDE" might not be the final word. (Via The Lobby, confirmed by Italian news sources) In a strange move that is just done to please the Italian Partito Democratico, the PES group in the European Parliament will be re-branded into ASDE, the Alliance of Socialists and Democrats. I think this will ruin any move to brand the term "PES" which until now was both, the name of the party and of the political group. It will make future campaigning more difficult, and it will also make it more difficult for people in the member states to recognise the differences between the parties and the politics. Having the "Alliance" and "Democrats" in ALDE and ASDE will for sure lead to confusions and to misunderstandings, not to mention that the EPP also has an "-ED" in its parliamentary group. This will blur the lines and the concepts, and this can only be bad for the European democracy that is already in bad shape today. So I think the re-branding as ASDE is wrong, even if it will bring 21 additional seats to the Socialist group, wrong for the socialist group and wrong for the European Parliament in general. Update 2: Since ASDE sounds pretty much like a UK/Ireland-based supermarket chain called ASDA, Jon Worth was again able to prove his marvellous graphical skills by bringing ASDE and ASDA together. Update 1: Interview with PES/ASDE member Robert Goebbels on EuroparlTV Tags: ALDE, ASDE, EP groups, EPP, EuroparlTV, European Parliament, PES Eurocentric said... This is just plain stupid. Then "Party of European Socialists" has worked well, I think - it didn't need to be "The Alliance of Labour parties, Socialists and Social Democracts and other Generally Left-Leaning parties" (ALSSDLL), and the longer the names get, the less unitied and credible they sound. If the change really had to happen, then why not go for the easy option of adding on a "D"? It would have mainly left the PES image intact as the PESD. I agree with both of you. You shouldn't spoil the brand, even if it is in need of new thinking. Still, this brings the group to 182 MEPs. Stephen Spillane said... But EPP-ED is becoming EPP as the ED part, UK Conservatives etc are moving away to form a new group. No thats one less Democrat in name group! I agree with the sentiments though. Aaron said... Unfortunately, names of political groups are still unimportant to the average voter. So whanging that name won't be that dramatic. But it's sure to slow down further identification with parties, especially for local activists. I long for more the Spanish-Portuguese PES rallies, or Sarkozy-Merkel common electoral stances. I, too, agree with Eurocentric. PES-DoE or PES-ED would sound good, and would preempt the term "Democrat" from the new Eurosceptic group. Aaron, The names and identities of the political groups are important to everyone who writes and speaks about them, including the institutions themselves, officials, journalists, bloggers and whatnot who act as intermediaries. Now without the ED, the European People's Party (EPP) and its group can be understood by a first time reader. The more complicated a name gets, the more it needs introductory explanations, which are a waste of time and space. European Democrats - right wing, anti-EU European Democratic party - center right, pro European EUDemocrats - centre left, anti- EU I am a supporter of the cause of this ASDE problem, The italian "partito democratico". Well I understand your view, but to me the problem here is whether in Europe we should mainly still think od of Socialists/liberals/democrats or simply re-organised fields around key issue like global warming, civil rights, european integration. Same answers to these key questions could be given across old families.. Probably "This will blur the lines", but maybe (i say maybe) "lines" have to be revised. Julien Frisch said... Dear Filippo, The problem is not that lines are blurred, I am a big fan of unity over issues that need to be tackled jointly. But if you form common but still separate political groups, you should make clear where this difference is, and if there is a difference, not to chose names that sound so similar to those of other groups that citizens who are not as actively following EU politics as the Euroblogosphere is doing can still recognise that there is a difference. In the end, elections are also about choices, personal and programmatic choices, and only if there is this choice, people will see a value in elections as a method to chose representatives that represent the visions, ideals, and interests of those who voted for them. So yes to working across lines, blurring differences, but no to creating politically separate groups without and not making clear what this separation means. Thank you for replying to me. But I do not think that here we are only talking about single issues that have to be tackled jointly, but, on the long run, we are talking about strategic policy choices and new political entities that could replace families created when the world was pretty different. I understand that "ASDE" does not clarify things at all(now we actually can choose between doing our shopping in ASDA or in ALDI :)), but I belive that a common group that goes firmly beyond the socialist identy, but still in the progressive field, is not a mistake, but an important first step. The question is, whether the "progressive field" will be cohesive enough... please think a second of how much cohesion we saw in the socialist field on the EU Constitution. Just to mention an irrelavant point for an EP political group.. 1) Letting the PD in: ok, as long as they broadly speaking share the PES values. And I think they do. 2) Changing the name PES to ASDE: absolute rubbish. -It sounds like ALDE. -What a way to communicate with the activists who supported the PES campaign. -The PES campaign may not have resulted in an election victory, but I do think it did much for getting the name 'PES' more known. -If it is only the Group in the EP changing its name, and the not the Party, I would be more mild in my judgement. A different name for the Group (preferably not ASDE) would even make it more easy for people to distinguish the Group from the Party (PES). ASDE is a bad name though. European Socialists and Democrats (ESD) Party of European Socialists and Democrats (PESD) Progressives, Socialists and Democrats (PSD) European Socialists and Progressives (ESP) Terrible, terrible idea. No thanks, Filippo. 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Posts tagged with "VIP" Ushuaïa Ibiza & HÏ Ibiza Closing Parties USHUAÏA IBIZA CLOSING PARTY 2022: ONE MORE dANTS THE MARTINEZ BROTHERS CAMELPHAT B2B ANDREA OLIVA CLOONEE LATMUN B2B FRANCISCO ALLENDES CHELINA MANUHUTU B2B SYREETA Saturday 8th October Ushuaïa Ibiza Closing Party (12:00 – Close): 75€ Ushuaïa Ibiza + Hï Ibiza Closing Parties (Joint Ticket): 125€ Tickets are On Sale Now at Theushuaiaexperience.Com Ushuaïa Ibiza’s closing parties are world-renowned, bringing together world class artists, awe-inspiring production, and a party atmosphere like no other. This year’s final party promises to be one of the most unique and highly-anticipated closing party line-ups the island has ever seen, as the club’s iconic residency ANTS takes over the illustrious open-air club with a closing party to remember on Saturday 8th October. ONE MORE dANTS is pulling out all the stops with a truly massive house and techno line-up, starting with GRAMMY Award-winning DJ and producer Black Coffee. This will be a rare chance to see the global Afro house pioneer perform outside of his longtime, hugely successful residency at Hï Ibiza. He is joined by leading US duo The Martinez Brothers whose cutting-edge selections traverse the house and techno spectrum with effortless style. The first of three special back-to-back from GRAMMY-nominated house duo CAMELPHAT, whose own weekly residency at the Ushuaïa Ibiza has become a firm favourite, and tech house titan and ANTS regular Andrea Oliva. British DJ-Producer Cloonee steps up next, followed by another spectacular back-to-back session from Latmun and Francisco Allendes, which promises to be a house and techno masterclass. Add in Ibiza favourite Chelina Manuhutu playing B2B with high energy tech specialist Syreeta, plus final guest Sona, and you have a formidable line-up for Ushuaïa’s final party of the summer! This summer has been Ushuaïa Ibiza’s most phenomenal season to date. The award-winning open air club’s iconic poolside stage has played host to packed out crowds and the biggest music stars in the world every week, including Armin van Buuren, Calvin Harris, Charlotte de Witte, David Guetta, Eric Prydz, J Balvin, Martin Garrix, Swedish House Mafia and many more. Now the stage is set for the most-anticipated event of the season, as Ushuaïa Ibiza brings the summer to an emphatic close with one of the most monumental closing party line-ups the island has ever seen. Tickets and VIP Tables are available now. Alongside individual event tickets, you can also buy a joint ticket for both Ushuaïa & Hï Ibiza Closing Parties. Book your place at theushuaiaexperience.com. 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From our event producers, venue operators, booking managers, artist management, marketing and design teams, TNL consistently goes beyond expectations, fusing music and art to deliver profound experiences that invigorate audiences around the world. Find out more at thenightleague.com. HÏ IBIZA CLOSING PARTY 2022 ANFISA LETYAGO \| ANNA \| DAMIAN LAZARUS PACO OSUNA \| PEGGY GOU \| SITA TALE OF US \| THE MARTINEZ BROTHERS \| VINTAGE CULTURE Hï Ibiza Closing Party (Midnight – Close): 75€ Tickets available now at www.hiibiza.com It’s been a record-breaking season at Hï Ibiza but there is still time for the most anticipated event of the summer. Hï Ibiza’s unmissable closing party on Saturday 8th October brings together some of the club’s most iconic residents with a raft of global favourites. Tickets for this sure-to-sell-out event are available now and with Anfisa Letyago, ANNA, Damian Lazarus, Paco Osuna, Peggy Gou, Sita, Tale Of Us, The Martinez Brothers and Vintage Culture all lining-up, it’s set to be one of the standout events of the summer. Hï Ibiza’s Theatre plays host to Brazilian house wonder Vintage Culture, who brings his rolling basslines and emotive vocal sounds to the club for one final date this summer, after his much talked about debut residency. Fellow Hï Ibiza resident, Crosstown Rebels boss and electronic shaman Damian Lazarus, also stars, along with DJ, producer and label boss Peggy Gou. Melodic techno innovators Tale Of Us complete the Theatre lineup, rounding off another hugely successful season of their revered Afterlife residency, before boundlessly energetic New York pair The Martinez Brothers, who have truly made this room their own this summer, bring the season to a triumphant close. Over in Hï Ibiza’s Club room, catch Spanish techno star Sita and Italian selector Anfisa Letyago who mixes up groove-laden techno with powerful house on labels like Rekids and Hotflush. Add to that ANNA, who brings her trademark, heavy-hitting brand of techno to the Club, along with Spanish techno legend and Hï Ibiza resident Paco Osuna, who has had a truly fantastic season during his summer residency, and all roads lead to a stunning closing party. This has been Hï Ibiza’s longest ever season and amongst many highlights, the club was voted The World’s No. 1 Club in DJ Mag’s Top 100 Clubs 2022 poll for the first time this year. Weekly summer residencies have included Afterlife, Black Coffee, Damian Lazarus, David Guetta, FISHER, Glitterbox, Idris Elba, Paco Osuna, The Martinez Brothers, and Vintage Culture, plus there’s been a whole host of high profile DJ sets from artists including Armin van Buuren, Charlotte de Witte, Fat Tony, Honey Dijon, J Balvin, Nicky Jam and many more. 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With world-class residents, state-of-the-art design and sound, plus a commitment to putting the clubber at the centre of the experience, the groundbreaking club has proved itself a force to be reckoned with. Find out more at hiibiza.com. Founded in 2001 by events entrepreneur Yann Pissenem, The Night League is a 360 music and entertainment company, dedicated to every facet of event and venue management. For over two decades, The Night League has created and delivered world-class music experiences through globally-renowned in-house brands Ushuaïa Ibiza, Hï Ibiza, ANTS and Children of the 80’s, as well as collaborating with some of the world’s most influential artists, festivals and events to create bespoke, pioneering concepts. From our event producers, venue operators, booking managers, artist management, marketing and design teams, TNL consistently goes beyond expectations, fusing music and art to deliver profound experience. 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PERFECT MOMENT × JONAS Perfect Moment, luxury fashion and sportswear brand, today announced that Priyanka Chopra Jonas, the award-winning actor, producer, philanthropist, activist, and entrepreneur and Nick Jonas, the multi-platinum and Grammy-nominated recording artist, song-writer and actor, have partnered with Perfect Moment as investors. This is the first time the couple have entered into a business partnership together within the fashion industry, combining their entrepreneurial expertise and passion for skiing and the outdoors. Having worn the brand for years, Chopra Jonas and Jonas are loyal fans of the Perfect Moment label. The power couple, who share the same ethos as Perfect Moment, will play a substantial role in the brand as it expands its global footprint to enter new markets in Asia and the Middle East, and continues to grow in their biggest markets including the United Kingdom and United States. Additionally, while Chamonix-born Perfect Moment has grown from a brand created for extreme sport racers into a fashion brand anchored in womenswear, the company plans to shift focus back onto their existing menswear collection to create a balanced offering for their full consumer base. They look forward to working with Nick and Priyanka to bring their vision to life. Perfect Moment’s Co-Founder and Creative Director Jane Gottschalk shared “I can’t think of a more fun, diverse, business savvy couple to help us grow the brand to the next level. They are admired globally not only for their talent, but for their passion for life and impeccable taste. This combination resonates with audiences everywhere, and perfectly represents the values that Perfect Moment is known for.” Priyanka Chopra Jonas commented “Not having to choose between looking amazing and performing at their highest level is a consumer need that Perfect Moment not only understands, but one that is baked into the ethos of this brand. I am proud to be a strategic investor and advisor to such a bold and trendsetting company. We’re looking forward to a bright future.” Nick Jonas added, “Perfect Moment hits the mark on how style and performance go hand-in-hand. This is my first choice and in our role, we feel other ski and surf enthusiasts worldwide will appreciate the fashion and function of this brand.” CEO Negin Yeganegy adds “The entrepreneurial and creative expertise that Nick and Priyanka bring to the table is invaluable. As Perfect Moment endeavors to dominate the world of lifestyle fashion, it’s important that we bring in like-minded partners who can elevate the brand even further. Not only do they live and breathe the brand, but their proven track record of successful business endeavors makes them ideal partners.” Perfect Moment, best known for its colorful and fashion-forward ski and surfwear, is regularly worn by high profile celebrities, VIPs and influencers. About Perfect Moment Perfect Moment was founded in Chamonix, France, in 1979 by Thierry Donard, French racer turned filmmaker. In 2010, the headquarters were brought over to Hong Kong and then London after Jane and Max Gottschalk took over ownership of the brand. Over the years, the brand has combined fashion with function in the worlds of ski and surf. The Perfect Moment collections marry the extreme demands of nature with the world of Fashion. Perfect Moment manufactures and directly distributes the clothing and accessories collections under the brand Perfect Moment through its online store and in exclusive international department stores and multi-brand outlets. For more information, please visit HERE. This entry was posted in Uncategorized and tagged 360, 360 mag, 360 Magazine, artist, award winning, brand, Celebrity, clothing, entertainment, fashion, Globe Newswire, Grammy nominated, Jacqueline Alvarez, Jane Gottschalk, menswear, Negin Yeganegy, Perfect Moment, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Surfwear, the360mag, Thierry Donard, Vaughn Lowery, VIP, womenswear on 07/13/2022 by 360 intern. NFT-VIP NFT-VIP is hosting its inaugural conference in the tech space to network their businesses, advance knowledge and engage intimately. In the recent past, similar NFT meetups have been held in multiple cities across America: Miami, New York City and Los Angeles. This year, NFT-VIP will be holding its series at Margaritaville Resort Time Square, June 19 – 22. 360 MAGAZINE serves as the official media sponsor of the episode. As a rapidly growing digital industry, NFT-VIP has become a popular way for people to trade outside the conventional financial system. It continues to stimulate the development of a virtual economy based on digital strengths in various forms: music, art and fashion. “The idea of using cryptocurrencies is not only a form of currency. Along with a deliverable channel, knowing that entities could be built on them and using them is mind-blowing,” states Julie Lamb, CEO of NFT-VIP. This is the first major 360 MAG Podcast promotion that will serve as the official launch. Interviewee Jefferson Noel is scheduled to speak on the NFT-VIP agenda. Other notable guests: Andrew Yang, Young Paris, Alex Alpert, Vaughn Lowery, Chris Carter, Genesis Johnson, postVerrone, Fanzo, Sal DiGuardia and FoodMasku. Helen Indelicato, Julie Lamb, Sal Di Guardia, Vaughn Lowery will be on the NFT-VIP stage via ‘press panel’ Sun., June 19 at 2:30pm EST (click image for full agenda). The NFT-VIP festival was fabricated with the unique digital identifier enthusiast in mind, providing a golden opportunity to intensify transmissions and interrelations. The number of leading brands and celebrities involved in this field is increasing exponentially with the world’s first and largest crypto collectibles market—OpenSea. With that, 360 MAGAZINE has minted and released a loveable Animal set. (Minting Lucky Lenox on OpenSea) As a media partner, 360 MAGAZINE aims to liaise between NFT-VIP participants and disadvantaged business enterprises. 360 is determined to spread the word on NFT-VIP to countless cohorts: the elderly, women, racialized groups and the queer community. “We now coexist in a multi-generational society with multi-racial people who have multi-educational backgrounds and who possess multi-hyphen lifestyles. Our purpose here is to create an environment of inclusiveness and to further facilitate sustainable relationships beyond the metaverse,” Lowery shares. During the engagement, 360’s Swarovski encrusted bottle, made in collaboration with Integrity Bottles and Good Vibe Gliders, will be forged on Solana with partial proceeds donated to a charity. 360, freshly announced pet NFT, apace with Reebok’s Looney Tunes footwear, will go to a handful of lucky guests with Best Tech Style. Additionally, in real time, the publication will interview the speakers in their ecletic enclosure with bean bags and a bejeweled e-bike. NFT-VIP RECAP HERE. About 360 MAGAZINE 360, an internationally acclaimed LA-based magazine, represents the celebration of societal change through racial and sexual ambiguity as a youthful popular culture and design journal. As a certified National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) business, it progressively supports various under-represented communities: women, POC and queer. Just last month, 360 was crowned Business of the Month. Previous celebs on the cover: Saweetie, Demi Lovato, David Guetta, Sebastián Yatra, Will.i.am, Steve Aoki and Tyga. Infographics on the journal can be downloaded HERE. Twitter \| LinkedIn \| TikTok About Vaughn Lowery Vaughn Lowery, the founder and president of the NGLCC certified, 360 MAGAZINE, has always strived for positive social change. Lowery is the executive producer of 360 MAG Podcast on Audible, Apple and Spotify as well as a new NFT Animal Series on OpenSea. His self-help marketing memoir, Move Like Water × Be Fluid is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Walmart. He’s a graduate of Cornell University’s ILR School and grandson of the late Dr. Joseph Lowery–a leader of the civil rights movement with Martin Luther King as well as the minister at Barack Obama’s Presidential Inauguration. Twitter\|LinkedIn\|TikTok About NFT According to Wikipedia, non-fungible token is a financial security consisting of digital data stored in a blockchain, a form of distributed ledger. The ownership of an NFT is recorded in the blockchain, and can be transferred by the owner, allowing NFTs to be sold and traded. NFT-VIP Agenda HERE. Listen to NFT-VIP Speakers on 360 MAG Podcast HERE. Reebok Best Style Tech Winners BELOW. This entry was posted in Art and tagged 360, 360 Mag Podcast, 360 Magazine, 44th president, activist, Alex alpert, Amazon books, Andrew Yang, animal series, Apple, art, artist, Audible, author, award-winning, Barack Obama, Barnes & Noble, bitcoin, blm, blockchain, branding, Chris Carter, civil rights, cohorts, content curator, Cornell university, Crypto, Crypto wallet, cryptocurrency, CryptoMondays, David Guetta, Demi Lovato, design, digital currency, digital ecosystem, encrusted bottle, Ethereum, etherium, fanzo, Father’s Day, fiat, foodmasku, gamey the cat, good vibe gliders, Google podcast, guru, hrc, human rights, ILR SCHOOL, image consultant, Integrity Bottles, international publication, Jefferson Noel, Joseph lowery, Julie Lamb, juneteeth, la, lenox haffoney, lgbtq, linkedin, looney tunes, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Magazine, Los Angeles publication, lowery institute, Lucky Lenox, Margaritaville Resort, Margaritaville Times Square, marketing, Martin Luther King, McKinley Franklin, medal of freedom, Miami, Michelle Obama, mint, move like water, MOVE LIKE WATER AND BE FLUID, MOVE LIKE WATER X BE FLUID, new york city, new york times nft, NFT, nft community, nft lovers, nft nyc 2022, nft vip, nft vip 2022, NGLCC, nyc, nyc event, Obama inauguration, opensea, Podcast, postVerrone, president obama, Reebok, sales, saweetie, SCLC, Sebastian Yatra, self-help, solana, spotify, spotify podcast, Steve Aoki, Swarovski, tech, tyga, underrepresented, underserved communities, Vaughn Lowery, VIP, Walmart, web3, Wikipedia, will.i.am, Young Paris, YouTube on 06/23/2022 by McKinley Franklin. DRAI’S LIVE Fabolous, GRAMMY and BET nominated rapper stunned fans at Drai’s Nightclub on Friday, January 21. The performance was Fabolous’ first full-length Drai’s LIVE concert of the year held in Las Vegas. Fabolous staged his hits “Throw It in the Bag” and “You Be Killin’ Em” for attendees as they partied all night on The Cromwell Rooftop. Adding to the excitement, artist and record producer Juicy J performed his own Drai’s LIVE performance on Saturday, January 22. Juicy J played some his top hits like “Show Out” and “Stay Fly,” and some of his leading collaborations with other artists like “Powerglide” by Rae Sremmurd and “I Don’t Mind,” by Usher. Juicy J has, too, worked with other leading individuals in the music industry such as 2 Chainz, Megan Thee Stallion, Lil Baby and more. Drai’s Nightclub is open on Friday and Saturday’s from 10 PM to 3 AM. Tickets and VIP table reservations can be made on their HERE. All other specific requests can be made by emailing [email protected]. Drai’s Beachclub • Nightclub Drai’s Beachclub • Nightclub innovates nightlife, located on top of the extraordinary rooftop of The Cromwell – the 11-story hotel with an impeccable view of the Las Vegas Strip. The Beachclub accompanies 30,000-square feet of numerous pools, cabanas and bungalows and two full-service bars. Inside the scene, Drai’s Nightclub sports 25,000-square feet of pure first-class nightclub luxury. The Nightclub holds Drai’s Live, a performance concert sequence showcasing full-length sets from the best of the best in the music industry, including Wiz Khalifa, Future and 2 Chainz. Located on the corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Flamingo Boulevard, Drai’s is set in the ideal location for nightlife enthusiasts. Named a Top 10 “Best U.S. Casino” by USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice and the esteemed receiver of the Forbes Travel Guide Recommended Award, The Cromwell brings innovation and excitement to the hotel scene in Las Vegas. Sporting high-tech, advanced technology, The Cromwell is the first hotel in Las Vegas to use mobile key technology for guest room access. Conveniently located across from Caesars Palace, this hotel holds 188 rooms with 19 suites, a virtual concierge service called ‘Ivy,’ an enormous casino, Bound – the hotel’s very own lobby bar, Interlude – casino lounge, and Drai’s Beachclub • Nightclub, The Cromwell has everything you could be looking for out of the Las Vegas experience. This entry was posted in Uncategorized and tagged 360, 360 Magazine, artist, artists, bar, beachclub, Best u.s. casino, Bungalow, cabana, Caesars Palace, casino, club, clubbing, collab, collaboration, concert, concert series, Drai's Beachclub, Drai's Nightclub, Drai’s Beachclub & Nightclub, drai’s live, Drai’s LIVE concert, fab, Fabolous, Forbes Travel Guide Recommended Award, full-service bar, Grammy nominated, hotel, hotel bar, hotel casino, hotel scene, I don’t mind, Juicy J., las vegas, Las Vegas strip, luxury, luxury hotel, McKinley Franklin, nevada, night, night club, nightclub, nightlife, pefroamnce, performance, performer, pool, powerglide, rapper, reservations, rooftop, rooftop club, Show Out, star fly, The Cromwell, throw it in the bag, travel, usa today 10best readers’ choice, Vaughn Lowery, VIP, vip table reservation, you be killin em on 01/25/2022 by 360 intern. Drai’s Nightclub Open On Pro Bowl Weekend In the first weekend of February, Drai’s Nightclub will welcome football fans to the entertainment capital of the world with a superstar lineup of Drai’s LIVE performances for the weekend of the NFL Pro Bowl. The exciting weekend will be kicked off with a performance by Ludacris on Friday, Feb. 4, followed by DaBaby on Saturday, Feb. 5. Drai’s has also announced that it will be bringing back Sunday night parties to the iconic nightclub during Pro Bowl weekend. On Sunday, Feb. 6, Lil Baby will help Drai’s bring back Sunday nights with a bang by performing an explosive concert after Pro Bowl. Ludacris, the American rapper and actor, is a frequent Drai’s performer and a crowd favorite. He is known for popularizing the ‘Dirty South’ style of rap music with his hits like “Stand Up” and “Money Maker,” as well as his iconic features on songs by top artists such as Justin Bieber, Lil Jon, Usher and more. BET and Billboard Music Award-winning rapper, DaBaby, is known for his popular song featuring Roddy Ricch, “Rockstar,” and collaborations with some of today’s hottest artists, such as Megan Thee Stallion, Jack Harlow and DJ Khaled. Drai’s Nightclub recently hosted the official release party for his new mixtape, entitled “Back on my Baby Jesus Shit Again,” which dropped Friday, Nov. 12. Three-time Grammy award winner, Lil Baby has recently been awarded the title of “Best Male Hip-Hop Artist” at the 2021 BET Music Awards. His album entitled “My Turn” won “Hip-Hop Album of the Year” at the 2021 iHeartRadio Music Awards. His most recent album, which was released in July of last year in a collaboration with Lil Durk, debuted at no. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. Drai’s is the only nightclub in Las Vegas that offers full-length concerts by today’s hottest artists. Every weekend, the Drai’s LIVE concert series brings big names like 2 Chainz, Wiz Khalifa and Rick Ross to the rooftop of The Cromwell, with epic performances set to the stunning backdrop of the lights of the Las Vegas Strip. The upcoming Drai’s LIVE concert lineup can be found here. In February, Drai’s Nightclub will be open Friday through Sunday from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. Tickets and VIP table reservations are available on the website. About Drai’s Beachclub • Nightclub Drai’s Beachclub • Nightclub takes entertainment and nightlife to new heights in an unmatched setting – 11 stories high on the rooftop of The Cromwell with dazzling views of the Las Vegas Strip. Drai’s Beachclub is a 30,000-square-foot oasis with multiple pools shaded by 10 towering palm trees, a variety of cabanas and bungalows, and two full-service bars. Inside, Drai’s Nightclub is a 25,000-square-foot palatial, multi-level club with an expansive dance floor, massive LED lighting systems, and modern technology featuring more than 7,000 square feet of the most state-of-the-art high-definition LEDs in production, including a towering 80-sided LED disco ball – the only one of its kind. Drai’s Nightclub is home to Drai’s LIVE, an unprecedented concert series that provides fans with the opportunity to see full-length performances by top performers like Wiz Khalifa, Future and 2 Chainz in an up-close setting unlike anything else in the world. Drai’s is located at the corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Flamingo Boulevard. About The Cromwell The Cromwell – named a Top 10 “Best U.S. Casino” by USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice, recipient of the Forbes Travel Guide Recommended Award and the first standalone boutique hotel on the famed Strip – brings an exclusive, luxury lifestyle hotel experience to the Las Vegas Strip, focusing on hospitality, amenities and personalized service. The Cromwell is the first hotel in Las Vegas to offer mobile key technology for digital, keyless entry to rooms via the guests’ iOS devices. Located on the bustling corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Flamingo Road – directly across from Caesars Palace – The Cromwell keeps it intimate with 188 rooms including 19 suites, a personalized virtual concierge service named Ivy, a 40,000-square-foot casino, Bound – the elevated hotel lobby bar, Interlude – a casino lounge featuring live entertainment, award-winning GIADA – the first-ever restaurant by celebrity chef and television personality Giada De Laurentiis, Drai’s Beachclub • Nightclub – a 65,000 square-foot rooftop pool and nightclub with day and nightlife experiences boasting open-air, panoramic views from 11 stories above the iconic Las Vegas skyline, and Drai’s After Hours – located at its original home beneath the boutique hotel. This entry was posted in Uncategorized and tagged 360, 360 Magazine, BET Music Awards, billboard hot100, Celebrity, clubbing, Cromwell, crowd favorites, DABABY, Drai LIVE Performances, Drai Nightclub and Beachclub, Drai's, entertainment, explosive concerts, Grammy Award Winning, hollywood, iHeartRadio Music Awards, kian mahd soltani, las vegas, Lil Baby, Lil durk, ludacris, musicians, party, production, Vaughn Lowery, VIP on 01/19/2022 by 360 intern. Art Basel VIP Minting Event Established and renowned art dealer Avery Andon has collaborated with hip-hop legend and WuTang Clan founding member Ghostface Killah, along with the world-renowned jeweler Jason Arasheben, of Beverly Hills Minted Jewelry. This established team has joined forces to curate a minted NFT for the new art NFT platform and marketplace, ArtGrails. Melting down Ghostface Killah’s Golden Eagle Bracelet, the 24k solid gold bracelet was transformed into a large one-pound gold coin that was minted as an NFT. The “Golden Eagle Bracelet” was made by jeweler Jason of Beverly Hills. Jason curates’ pieces for his clients that range from LeBron James, Drake, Mariah Carey, J-Lo and so many more phenomenal stars. On November 30th the reimagined coin and an NFT video of the original form being liquefied and minted will be available as one exclusive set on the ArtGrails platform. This means that the piece will in the end only be purchasable by one buyer. ArtGrails is holding an invite-only VIP viewing event, art show and kick-off party on November 30th to celebrate the beginning of Art Basel 2021. The exclusive set of events will be held in the design distract of Miami. ArtGrails will not be posting content of the exclusive “minting event” video, so the auction winner will have the decision to make the video public or not. The iconic 24k Golden Eagle Bracelet exemplifies an emblem in hip-hop history, and with the minting of the piece, now someone else will be able to own such a legendary piece of hip-hop history. The coin that is up for grabs will come with an NFT video that showcases Ghostface and Jason of Beverly Hills melting the bracelet into coin form. The video serves as a “tokenized physical asset that will accompany the minting of the video taken of the transformative goldsmithery into an NFT.” Jason of Beverly Hills has continued to heavily influence and impact hip-hop history through the collaboration of this piece. While breaking down an emblem of hip-hop history, he also creates a new, reformed piece of that history. His work merges the physical and digital world in a way that has never been seen before. Avery Andon had the brilliant idea of the collaboration between Ghostface Killah and Jason of Beverly Hills for this creation. Andon leads ArtGrails upcoming NFT drops that highlight a wide range of renowned and influential buyers. Andon comments on the event, stating, “this auction features some of the most monumental custom NFTs ever created, which required a platform that provides a truly custom experience for delivering high-end art. With NFTs en route to becoming an industry standard, ArtGrails pushes the industry forward, demonstrating that the future of fine art and collectibles goes beyond paper certificates of authenticity; therefore raising the standard for art buyers, owners, and dealers.” The singular, unique set that includes the Ghostface Killah Gold Coin and the NFT Video of the melting and minting of the previous bracelet opens for auction on ArtGrails.com at 5:00PM EST on November 30th. The auction will end at 5:00PM EST on December 5th. To learn more about ArtGrails and to participate in the online NFT auctions, please visit the ArtGrails website at http://wwwartgrails.com. This entry was posted in Uncategorized and tagged 24k solid gold, 360, 360 Magazine, art, art dealer, artbasel, artbasel Miami, artgrails, artist, ArtLife, Auction, Avery Andon, CEO, collectible jewelry, digital art, Drake, founder, Ghostface Killah, golden eagle bracelet, hip hop, hip hop music, hip-hop history, j-lo, Jason Arasheben, Jason of Beverly Hills, jewelry, kickoff party, LeBron James, Mariah Carey, McKinley Franklin, melted coin, minting, NFT, nft 3d illustrations, nft auction, NFT Marketplace, nft platform, nft video, NFTs, physical art, tangible art, Vaughn Lowery, VIP, vip event, wutang clan on 11/30/2021 by 360 intern. Denver Comes Alive – New Band Denver Comes Alive will return to Mission Ballroom for its second annual event. Produced by Live For Live Music in partnership with AEG, Denver Comes Alive promises a full day of live sets and unique projects featuring an array of live music greats. A limited number of $29.50 early bird tickets will be available via pre-sale starting Thursday, October 7 at 10 AM MT (code:liveforlivemusic). General on sale begins Friday, October 8 at 10 AM MT. Fans can elevate their Denver Comes Alive experience with a VIP package that includes exclusive access to a private lounge with a bar and food provided by Lou’s Italian Specialties in the West Balcony, as well as a private viewing area with seats. Inspired by the vibrant live music culture of New Orleans, LA and its famed Jazz & Heritage Festival, Denver Comes Alive will offer up a mix of never-before-seen collaborations and nationally touring bands. In true Comes Alive fashion, the 2021 event will feature the world premiere of a new band, Ramble On Revival. The all-star ensemble features Oteil Burbridge (Dead & Company) Steve Kimock (Phil Lesh & Friends), Eric Krasno (Soulive), Holly Bowling (Ghost Light), Jeff Sipe (Col. Bruce Hampton and the Aquarium Rescue Unit), Skerik, and Jennifer Hartswick (Trey Anastasio Band), who will pull from their interconnected musical lineages to deliver a performance steeped in the spirit of the Grateful Dead, the Allman Brothers Band, and more. In addition to the debut of Ramble On Revival, the thoughtfully curated 2021 Denver Comes Alive lineup will feature Grammy-nominated New Orleans soul/funk/jazz/hip-hop/spoken word outfit Tank and the Bangas, beloved instrumental dance band Circles Around The Sun, former Prince and Michael Jackson collaborator Judith Hill, and more. The one-day event, hosted by SiriusXM’s Ari Fink, will also feature DJLogic performing between sets and a live painting exhibition/pop-up gallery by beloved New Orleans artist Frenchy. “The last Denver Comes Alive took place a month before the pandemic hit and is my last memory of being at a sold-out, indoor show, dancing until my feet hurt without a care in the world,” says Kunj Shah, founder of Live For Live Music. “Over the course of the next year, we put on four virtual Comes Alive events and raised over $500,000 for charity, but we’ve been itching to get back to the live setting.” Shah adds, This time around, we’re going to incorporate a bunch of incredible nonprofit organizations, various members of the Denver and New Orleans communities, and a truly diverse group of musicians to really make this event come alive. Denver Comes Alive will donate a portion of proceeds to New Orleans Musicians Clinic (NOMC), which provides comprehensive medical care and social services to local musicians, performing artists, cultural workers, and tradition bearers. In the wake of the devastating Hurricane Ida, the organization is actively working to provide immediate relief for its most vulnerable patients and clients. In addition to NOMC, Live For Live Music and Denver Comes Alive are proud to partner with Conscious Alliance, a network of creatives using their time and talents to feed millions of hungry families across the US. In addition to a Conscious Alliance food drive at the event, all proceeds from sales of a unique Art That Feeds’ Denver Comes Alive 2021 poster will go toward sending a semi-truck filled with food to New Orleans to directly aid families struggling in Ida’s aftermath. HeadCount and GrooveSafe will also have a presence on-site. HeadCount is a non-partisan organization that uses the power of music to register voters and promote participation in democracy. GrooveSafe aims to cultivate consent culture and create a no-tolerance environment for sexual misconduct. Prepare for this year’s Denver Comes Alive by reliving 2020’s highlights here. Get tickets for Denver Comes Alive 2021 starting this Friday here and find more information on the lineup below. Ramble On Revival: Oteil Burbridge (Dead & Company, Ramble On Revival) Steve Kimock (Phil Lesh & Friends) Eric Krasno (Soulive) Holly Bowling (Ghost Light) Jeff Sipe (Aquarium Rescue Unit) Jen Hartswick (Trey Anastasio Band) Plus performances by: Circles Around the Sun + DJ Logic Spinning Between Sets Hosted by Ari Fink (SiriusXM) This entry was posted in Uncategorized and tagged 360, 360 Magazine, AEG, Ari Fink, band, Col Bruce Hapmton, Dead & Company, Denver Comes Alive, DJLogic, Eric Krasno, Funk, Ghost Light, Grammy nominated, Greateful dead, hip hop, Holly Bowling, jazz, Jazz & Heritage Festival, Jef Sipe, Jennifer Hartswick, Judith Hill, live music, Michael Jackson, new orleans, Oteil Burbridge, Phil Lesh, Prince, singer, siriusxm, songwriter, soul, Soulive, spoken word, Steve Kimock, tank and the bangas, The Allman Brother Band, Thomas Barrett, tour, Trey Anastasio Band, Vaughn Lowery, VIP on 10/08/2021 by 360 intern. The Underground Chicago Review By: Emily Bunn × Vaughn Lowery 360 Magazine was invited to Chicago’s most-exclusive nightclub for an evening of merrymaking, music and memories. The Underground Chicago recently reopened last weekend after a fifteen-month lockdown and is yet again revitalizing Chicago’s VIP social scene. The choice club for A-listers– including celebrities like Justin Bieber, Usher, LaBron James, David Beckham, Will.I.Am, and Miley Cyrus– The Underground consistently delivers elevated experiences surrounding music, cocktails, fashion, art and design. Entrepreneur and owner of The Underground, Billy Dec, comments on the club’s long-awaited re-opening: “The COVID pandemic has wiped out many live music and nightclub venues across the country,” says Dec. “Historically, nightclubs have had a pivotal role in cultural evolution. The Underground family fought to stay alive and reopen because we see it as a major responsibility—it’s our duty to elevate our community platform so people can come together to celebrate music, fashion, dance, art and design. After an unprecedented and impactful run, we look forward to constantly elevating and innovating our industry and The Underground experience fueled with excitement, creativity, service and positive energy.” The vibrant ambiance of The Underground reflected the colorful diversity of guests inside, all of which were busy unleashing their signature moves on the packed dance floor. The discotheque throbbed with ecstatic energy and heavy bass lines all night long. A state-of-the-art sound system blared trendy music across all corners of the club for all to hear. The ambiance of the tunes was complimented by thrilling pyrotechnics and digital screens that projected artsy flicks. Upon arriving at the legendary establishment, 360 Magazine was greeted with service from hospitable, welcoming staff members– including security and a stylish porter. On the particular night we visited, Lil Jon made a star appearance. Lil Jon, the musical mastermind behind releases such as Turn Down for What, Get Low, Cyclone, and Alive (with Offset and 2 Chainz), filled the club with energy and exuberance. Soundscapes swelled across every crowded corner of the club as the rapper delivered an incredible performance. Lil Jon wasn’t the only celebrity guest, as he performed alongside Emmy award-winning TV host, actor and personality, Billy Dec. Dec also is the restaurateur and owner of the iconic nightclub but is best known for his roles in “Chicagoland,” “Mollywood,” “One Small Hitch,” and “Adventures in the Sin Bin,” among others. Dec has also appearance on many national broadcast programs, including NBC’s Today Show and NBC Today in Nashville. Looking ahead, Dec is set to open The Underground’s sister venue, The Underground Cocktail Club. Scheduled to open over Lollapalooza weekend (July 30-Aug 1), this new establishment will feature a separate entrance to The Underground’s building and emphasize the nostalgic, vintage appeal of the 1920’s. The Underground Cocktail Club will focus on creating innovative cocktails and featuring more live performances. Next time 360 Magazine comes to Chicago, we can’t wait to have another memorable, lively night at the Underground. This entry was posted in Uncategorized and tagged 2 chainz, 360, 360 Magazine, Actor, Adventures in the Sin Bin, Alex Bogdan, Alive, art, Backyarding personality types, Billie Dec, Billy Dec, Chicago, Chicago night life, chicagoland, COVID pandemic, Cyclone, dance, David Beckham, design, discotheque, dj, drinks, Emily Bunn, Emmy award-winning TV host, entertainment, exclusive, fashion, festival weekend, get low, illustration, Justin bieber, LaBron James, Lil Jon, live performances, Lockdown, Lollapalooza, Lollapalooza weekend, miley cyrus, Mollywood, music, Music Fest, music festival, NBC Today in Nashville, NBC’s Today Show, night life, nightclub, Offfset, One Small Hitch, personality, pyrotechnics, rap, rapper, Reopening, rita azar, state-of-the-art sound system, the 1920’s, the Roaring Twenties, the Underground, the Underground chicago, The Underground Cocktail Club, The Windy City, turn down for what, Usher, Vaughn Lowery, VIP, will.i.am on 07/26/2021 by Bunnemily. Mr. Lindsay Boyd Q×A As the world prepares to re-open, luxury travel mastermind Mr. Lindsay Boyd is unveiling the ultimate, action-packed getaway. His incredible $80,000 travel itinerary consists of James Bond themed thrills across four countries. Sight-seeking sensations include participating in high octane races in Ferraris, completing Secret Agent mission assignments, and starring in daring chase scenes in luxury supercars, boats, and helicopters. During all of which, travelers will be filmed so that they can rewind and relive their high stakes adventures forever. Not only will travelers feel like they’re Agent 007, but they will also have the chance to see the Secret Service Agent at the London premier of “No Time to Die.” Planning such an enthralling, experiential, breath-taking trip takes time and luxury travel know-how. As such, 360 Magazine sat down with Mr. Lindsay Boyd to discuss his once-in-a-lifetime travel excursion. When did you first come up with the concept of James Bond themed travel? The idea was developed 5 years ago, but now is the first time we can act on it. How long have you been a fan of the James Bond franchise? For all 24 previous Bonds. How long did it take to plan this ultimate bucket list of James Bond themed luxury travel experiences? Over 4 months. The idea of filming guests and creating an exciting home-video of their vacation is such a personal and intimate touch to this trip. What inspired you to not only bring guests to see the London Premiere of No Time to Die, but also to let them be the stars of their own stories? Travel and especially experiential travel are extremely personal in nature, and thus, require some type of memorialization. Film makes it that much more personal. After the trip, where can guests access their footage? It will be delivered to them via electronic media. Why and when did you first become involved with the travel industry? 2015, I opened my firm so that I could go to the Olympics and other events in style and with VIP treatment. I have been traveling all my life and this just seemed to be a natural growth area for me. This incredible trip offers so many high class, five-star attractions. Is there one experience that you expect guests to be the most impressed by? That is a hard question, as the experience will be ultra-personal. But, for me, it will be the adrenaline filled chase scenes and the firefight leading to a fast helicopter extraction. You mentioned that additional locations and adrenaline-filled action events will be announced at a later date. Can you reveal any more information regarding the trip’s itinerary? We have a racetrack available to us in Italy and supercars at our disposal. We will be doing some exciting activities on a fjord in Norway. Do you envision creating any other exclusive, themed trips in the future? Yes, we will be doing several in the coming year, including a Fashion Week in Milan trip that will be to die for. There are some movie related projects that we are looking at, and a series of continuous, international music festivals with VIP access and special activities related to the music and the international locations. We will travel to three or four [locations] in a row and add distinct activities. This entry was posted in Uncategorized and tagged 360, 360 Magazine, action-packed getaway, adrenaline, Aston Martins, boats, chase scenes, Emily Bunn, Experiential Travel, Fashion Week, Ferraris, film, fjord, four countries, helicopter, helicopter extraction, illustration, international music festivals, Italy, james bond, Lamborghinis, Lindsay Boyd, London, London premier, luxury supercars, Luxury Travel, Milan, movie related projects, Mr. Lindsay Boyd, No Time To Die, Norway, professional film crew, racetrack, Range Rovers, Samantha Miduri, Secret Agent mission assignments, Secret Service Agent, supercars, the Olympics, travel, travel itinerary, trip itinerary, VIP, VIP Access, VIP treatment on 07/26/2021 by Bunnemily. Gonçalo Santana – Brainless	{"pred_label": "__label__wiki", "pred_label_prob": 0.5865342617034912, "wiki_prob": 0.5865342617034912, "source": "cc/2023-06/en_middle_0099.json.gz/line510875"}
HomeRural History 2019 Rural history Epistemology and methodology Rural History 2019 IVth European Rural History Organisation (EURHO) Conference – Call for panels Published on Friday, June 29, 2018 by Elsa Zotian The EURHO Conferences are international, multidisciplinary meetings intended for all European and other researchers applying comparative approaches. The Paris Conference will be open to all proposals employing new methods, introducing new approaches, exploring new concepts or yielding new results across a wide range of themes, time periods and spatial boundaries. We encourage all scholars and researchers to bring their knowledge and experience to this event. We particularly welcome panels and papers dealing with the economic, social, political or cultural history of the countryside (agricultural or artisanal production, social reproduction, consumption, material culture, power relations, gender, well-being, village life, political relations, technological and scientific improvements, tourism etc. ) and featuring links to environmental, political, anthropological and cultural history — and, beyond these, an interest in the preoccupations of geography, sociology, economy, archeology, agronomy, biology and zoology. It is with great pleasure that we announce the holding of Rural History 2019, the fourth biennial conference of the European Rural History Organisation (EURHO), in Paris from Tuesday 10 to Friday 13 September 2019. This meeting will be organised by the École des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales (EHESS), through the Centre de Recherches Historiques (CRH), in collaboration with the CNRS (Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique), the FMSH (Fondation Maison des Sciences de l’Homme) and the EPHE (Ecole Pratique des Hautes Etudes). The EURHO Conferences aim to promote a dialogue between rural history researchers that transcends national frontiers, crosses chronological barriers and breaks down disciplinary boundaries. The Eurho Conferences are international, multidisciplinary meetings intended for all European and other researchers applying comparative approaches. They aim to promote a dialogue between rural history researchers which aims to surpass national frontiers, cross chronological barriers and break down disciplinary boundaries. They welcome all and any topics, that bring new insights to the historical study of the problems faced by rural society. These range from the economic and social history of the countryside (agricultural or preindustrial production, social reproduction, consumption, material culture, village life, technology, tourism and so on) to connections with environmental, political, anthropological and cultural history — and beyond these, with the preoccupations of geography, sociology, economy, archeology, agronomy, biology and zoology. They deal with subjects such as supply, power relations, gender, social well-being, and technological and scientific improvements in the historical framework of agriculture and of rural society and the relationship between city and countryside. The Paris Conference will be open to all proposals employing new methods, introducing new approaches, exploring new concepts or yielding new results across a wide range of themes, time periods and spatial boundaries. We encourage all scholars and researchers to bring their knowledge and experience to this event. We particularly welcome panels and papers dealing with the economic, social, political or cultural history of the countryside (agricultural or artisanal production, social reproduction, consumption, material culture, power relations, gender, well-being, village life, political relations, technological and scientific improvements, tourism etc. ) and featuring links to environmental, political, anthropological and cultural history — and, beyond these, an interest in the preoccupations of geography, sociology, economy, archeology, agronomy, biology and zoology. All researchers working on the history of the countryside are invited to submit panel proposals. A panel should focus on a specific topic and include participants from at least two countries. Panel proposals will be assessed by the Academic Research Committee (comité scientifique) which will accept or refuse them, or suggest modifications. Organisers will be advised of other paper proposals that may relate to their panels. Double sessions on a particular topic are possible, but triple sessions are not. Each session will last two hours and include four papers. Sessions will be led by a chair and a discussant. The presentation of new research and of work in progress is particularly relevant. Participants may not propose more than two papers. A session proposal should include a title, the full name and affiliation of the organiser or co-organiser, and a short abstract (up to 500 words) introducing the topic, its scope, themes and approach, and the names and affiliations of at least two of the proposed panel contributors; a draft call for papers may also be included. The deadline for panel proposals is 15 October 2018. Only online submissions via this link will be received by the Academic Research Committee. For any questions, please contact us at [email protected] Béaur, Gérard, professor, CNRS/EHESS, Paris, France, Chair Congost, Rosa, professor, University of Girona, Spain Gerhard, Gesine, professor, University of the Pacific, Stockton, USA Head-König, Anne-Lise, professor, University of Geneva, Switzerland Herment, Laurent, researcher, CNRS, Paris, France (co-organizer) Hoyle, Richard, professor, University College of London, United Kingdom Langthaler, Ernst, professor, Johannes Kepler Universität Linz, Austria Morell, Mats, professor, University of Uppsala, Sweden Moser, Peter, dr. director, Archives of Rural History, Bern, Switzerland Petmezas, Socrates, professor, University of Crete, Greece Svensson, Patrick, professor, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden Thoen, Erik, professor, University of Ghent, Belgium Van Molle, Leen, professor, University of Leuven, Belgium Varga, Zsuzsanna, professor, Eötvös Loránd University of Budapest, Hungary The International Scientific Committee is responsible for the selection of panels and individual papers. French Scientific Committee Gérard Béaur, Directeur of Studies, EHESS and emeritus Director of Research, CNRS, CRH-ERHIMOR, Paris, Chair. Fabrice Boudjaaba, Research Fellow, CNRS, CRH-ERHIMOR, Paris. Laurent Herment, Research Fellow, CNRS, CRH-ERHIMOR, Paris, Co-organizer. Alain Chatriot, Professor, SciencesPo, ERHIMOR, Paris. Alice Ingold, Assistant Professor, EHESS, CRH- GGH-TERres & GRHEN, Paris. Morgane Labbé, Assistant Professor, EHESS, CRH-ESOPP, Paris. Niccolo Mignemi, Former Member of Ecole Française de Rome, ERHIMOR, Paris. Pablo Luna, Assistant Professor, University Paris-Sorbonne, CRH-ERHIMOR, Paris. Perrine Mane, Directeur of Studies, CNRS, CRH-GAM, Paris. Jean-Baptiste Paranthoën, Post Ph D Student, EHESS, CRH-ERHIMOR. Anne Varet-Vitu, Engineer of Researches, CNRS, CRH-LADEHIS, Paris. Nadine Vivier, emeritus Professor, University Le Mans, member of the Academy of Agriculture, ERHIMOR, Paris. Nadja Vuckovic, Assistant Engineer, EHESS, CRH, Paris. Federico Zemborain, Research engineering, CNRS, CRH, Paris. Society > History > Rural history Mind and language > Epistemology and methodology EHESS 54, Bd. Raspail Paris, France (75006) rural, history, economic Federico Zemborain courriel : federico [dot] zemborain [at] ehess [dot] fr « Rural History 2019 », Call for papers, Calenda, Published on Friday, June 29, 2018, https://calenda.org/446293	{"pred_label": "__label__cc", "pred_label_prob": 0.7452191710472107, "wiki_prob": 0.2547808289527893, "source": "cc/2023-06/en_middle_0099.json.gz/line1284101"}
Announcing the 2023 Software Sustainability Institute Fellows Posted by s.aragon on 15 December 2022 - 10:00am By Rachael Ainsworth, Community Manager Join us in welcoming the 18 new Software Sustainability Institute Fellows for 2023, plus six International Fellows—three through our International Fellowship pilot and three through a collaboration with Open Life Science! We received over 60 applications this year from many outstanding candidates, and our new research software ambassadors represent some of the best people working in—and advocating for—better research software. We offered Fellowships to three international applicants (applicants that are based outside the UK or without a formal affiliation with a UK-based institution or office), as part of our continuing International Fellowship pilot to help us identify and address challenges for opening and scaling up the Programme internationally in the future. The Institute has also agreed to support three additional International Fellows via sponsorship to Open Life Science (OLS) who will administer the Fellowships, establishing the first cohort of OLS/SSI Fellows! Read more about the OLS/SSI Fellows. The 2023 Fellows are Alex Coleman, Alex Southgate, Aman Goel, Andrea Sánchez Tapia (international, OLS Fellow), Aoife Hughes, David Young, Deborah Leem, Felicity Anderson, Gaurav Bhalerao, Georgia Aitkenhead, Kasia Banas, Kieran Didi, Lincoln Colling, Loïc Lannelongue, Magesh Chandramouli (international), Melissa Black (international, OLS Fellow), Michael Tso, Nadine Spychala, Reina Camacho Toro (international, OLS Fellow), Samuel Forbes, Sarah Jaffa, Saranjeet Kaur Bhogal (international), Stephen Klusza (international), and Ugur Yilmaz. The new cohort includes representatives from seven of the research fields in the Joint Academic Coding System (JACS) principle subject codes, including Biological Sciences, Computer Sciences, Education, Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Subjects Allied to Medicine, and Combined/general subject unspecified. The 2023 cohort also includes non-researchers and members of the Research Software Engineering community. Their work is supported by a variety of funders including EPSRC, ESRC, MRC, NERC, STFC, and local institutional funding. The 2023 Fellows come from 13 research and technology institutions across the UK, including Cardiff University, Durham University, Open Life Science, Queen's University Belfast, Square Kilometre Array Observatory, The Alan Turing Institute, UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, University College London, University of Cambridge, University of Edinburgh, University of Leeds, University of Oxford, and the University of Sussex. The International Fellows come from Clayton State University, CNRS (French National Centre for Scientific Research), MetaDocencia, Open Life Science, Purdue University, and the RSE Asia Association. Many of the Fellows are at an early career stage - they are Research Assistants/Associates, Data Scientists, Lecturers and Research Software Engineers. We also have six career Phase 1 Fellows (e.g. Doctoral students), two career Phase 3 Fellows (e.g. Programme Director and DevOps Engineer), and one career Phase 4 Fellow (Professor)—learn more about the different career stages and what they mean. Our applicants came from many different backgrounds and groups, and half of the Fellows identify as women or non-binary. The charts below provide more information about the distribution of applicants and Fellows based on these demographics. Please take a look at our Fellows’ profiles. Many of them have provided social media handles and other details so you can follow their work and make contact if you share a common interest. You can also meet many of our Fellows at Collaborations Workshop 2023 taking place 2–4 May (registration will open tomorrow!). You can find further information about the Fellowship Programme here and sign up to this mailing list to receive updates about the programme such as when applications for the next cohort open. Congratulations again and welcome to the 2023 cohort! Rachael Ainsworth Fellows 2023 Better software better research Open Life Science	{"pred_label": "__label__wiki", "pred_label_prob": 0.9969761967658997, "wiki_prob": 0.9969761967658997, "source": "cc/2023-06/en_middle_0099.json.gz/line743035"}
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BLS CPR Chiropractors BLS CPR Marin Nurses CPR for Marin Nannies CPR for Marin teachers CPR Marin Childcare CPR Marin Coaches CPR Marin Construction CPR Marin Dentists CPR Marin EMT Paramedics CPR Marin Foster Care CPR Marin Lifeguards CPR Marin Parents CPR Marin Personal Trainers Marin CPR for babysitters Marin Social Worker CPR AED CPR Training AED Defibrillator Sales American Heart Association 2010 Changes American Heart Association Heart Walk SF BBB of Marin County BLS vs BCLS CPR Classes Free CPR Classes Free Poster Confirmation Hiring CPR Instructors Marin County Lowest Price CPR Classes Online CPR Classes Replace CPR Card Review/Feedback EMSA CPR Certification Marin County BLS, CPR, First-aid, ACLS, PALS Marin County CPR Classes \| 4340 Redwood Hwy, San Rafael, CA 94903 \| Phone: (707) 595-2528 American Heart Association New CPR Changes Highlights of the 2010 Guidelines for CPR and ECC Major Issues Affecting All Rescuers 1 Lay Rescuer Adult CPR 3 Healthcare Provider BLS 5 Electrical Therapies 9 CPR Techniques and Devices 12 Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support 13 Acute Coronary Syndromes 17 Stroke 18 Pediatric Basic Life Support 18 Pediatric Advanced Life Support 20 Neonatal Resuscitation 22 Ethical Issues 24 Education, Implementation, and Teams 25 First Aid 26 Summary 28 Mary Fran Hazinski, RN, MSN Leon Chameides, MD Robin Hemphill, MD, MPH Ricardo A. Samson, MD Stephen M. Schexnayder, MD Elizabeth Sinz, MD Brenda Schoolfield Guidelines Writing Group Chairs and Cochairs Michael R. Sayre, MD Marc D. Berg, MD Robert A. Berg, MD Farhan Bhanji, MD John E. Billi, MD Clifton W. Callaway, MD, PhD Diana M. Cave, RN, MSN, CEN Brett Cucchiara, MD Jeffrey D. Ferguson, MD, NREMT-P Robert W. Hickey, MD Edward C. Jauch, MD, MS John Kattwinkel, MD Monica E. Kleinman, MD Peter J. Kudenchuk, MD Mark S. Link, MD Laurie J. Morrison, MD, MSc Robert W. Neumar, MD, PhD Robert E. O’Connor, MD, MPH Mary Ann Peberdy, MD Jeffrey M. Perlman, MB, ChB Thomas D. Rea, MD, MPH Michael Shuster, MD Andrew H. Travers, MD, MSc Terry L. Vanden Hoek, MD © 2010 American Heart Association TThis “Guidelines Highlights” publication summarizes the key issues and changes in the 2010 American Heart Association (AHA) Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC). It has been developed for resuscitation providers and for AHA instructors to focus on resuscitation science and guidelines recommendations that are most important or controversial or will result in changes in resuscitation practice or resuscitation training. In addition, it provides the rationale for the recommendations. Because this publication is designed as a summary, it does not reference the supporting published studies and does not list Classes of Recommendations or Levels of Evidence. For more detailed information and references, the reader is encouraged to read the 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC, including the Executive Summary,1 published online in Circulation in October 2010 and to consult the detailed summary of resuscitation science in the 2010 International Consensus on CPR and ECC Science With Treatment Recommendations, published simultaneously in Circulation2 and Resuscitation.3 This year marks the 50th anniversary of the first peer-reviewed medical publication documenting survival after closed chest compression for cardiac arrest,4 and resuscitation experts and providers remain dedicated to reducing death and disability from cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Bystanders, first responders, and healthcare providers all play key roles in providing CPR for victims of cardiac arrest. In addition, advanced providers can provide excellent periarrest and postarrest care. The 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC are based on an international evidence evaluation process that involved hundreds of international resuscitation scientists and experts who evaluated, discussed, and debated thousands of peer- reviewed publications. Information about the 2010 evidence evaluation process is contained in Box 1. Evidence Evaluation Process MAJOR ISSUES AFFECTING ALL RESCUERS This section summarizes major issues in the 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC, primarily those in basic life support (BLS) that affect all rescuers, whether healthcare providers or lay rescuers. The 2005 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC emphasized the importance of high-quality chest compressions (compressing at an adequate rate and depth, allowing complete chest recoil after each compression, and minimizing interruptions in chest compressions). Studies published before and since 2005 have demonstrated that (1) the quality of chest compressions continues to require improvement, although implementation of the 2005 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC has been associated with better CPR quality and greater survival; (2) there is considerable variation in survival from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest across emergency medical services (EMS) systems; and (3) most victims of out-of-hospital sudden cardiac arrest do not receive any bystander CPR. The changes recommended in the 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC attempt to address these issues and also make recommendations to improve outcome from cardiac arrest through a new emphasis on post–cardiac arrest care. Continued Emphasis on High-Quality CPR The 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC once again emphasize the need for high-quality CPR, including • A compression rate of at least 100/min (a change from “approximately” 100/min) • A compression depth of at least 2 inches (5 cm) in adults and a compression depth of at least one third of the anterior- posterior diameter of the chest in infants and children (approximately 1.5 inches [4 cm] in infants and 2 inches [5 cm] in children). Note that the range of 11⁄2 to 2 inches is no longer used for adults, and the absolute depth specified for children and infants is deeper than in previous versions of the AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC. The 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC are based on an extensive review of resuscitation literature and many debates and discussions by international resuscitation experts and members of the AHA ECC Committee and Subcommittees. The ILCOR 2010 International Consensus on CPR and ECC Science With Treatment Recommendations, simultaneously published in Circulation2 and Resuscitation,3 summarizes the international consensus interpreting tens of thousands of peer-reviewed resuscitation studies. This 2010 international evidence evaluation process involved 356 resuscitation experts from 29 countries who analyzed, discussed, and debated the resuscitation research during in-person meetings, conference calls, and online sessions (“webinars”) over a 36-month period, including the 2010 International Consensus Conference on CPR and ECC Science With Treatment Recommendations, held in Dallas, Texas, in early 2010. Worksheet experts produced 411 scientific evidence reviews of 277 topics in resuscitation and ECC. The process included structured evidence evaluation, analysis, and cataloging of the literature. It also included rigorous disclosure and management of potential conflicts of interest. The 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC1 contain the expert recommendations for application of the International Consensus on CPR and ECC Science With Treatment Recommendations with consideration of their effectiveness, ease of teaching and application, and local systems factors. Highlights of the 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC 14 D U L T C P R MMAJOR ISSUES L A Y R E S C U E R •• Allowing for complete chest recoil after each compression • Minimizing interruptions in chest compressions • Avoiding excessive ventilation There has been no change in the recommendation for a compression-to-ventilation ratio of 30:2 for single rescuers of adults, children, and infants (excluding newly born infants). The 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC continue to recommend that rescue breaths be given in approximately 1 second. Once an advanced airway is in place, chest compressions can be continuous (at a rate of at least 100/min) and no longer cycled with ventilations. Rescue breaths can then be provided at about 1 breath every 6 to 8 seconds (about 8 to 10 breaths per minute). Excessive ventilation should be avoided. A Change From A-B-C to C-A-B The 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC recommend a change in the BLS sequence of steps from A-B-C (Airway, Breathing, Chest compressions) to C-A-B (Chest compressions, Airway, Breathing) for adults, children, and infants (excluding the newly born; see Neonatal Resuscitation section). This fundamental change in CPR sequence will require reeducation of everyone who has ever learned CPR, but the consensus of the authors and experts involved in the creation of the 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC is that the benefit will justify the effort. Why: The vast majority of cardiac arrests occur in adults, and the highest survival rates from cardiac arrest are reported among patients of all ages who have a witnessed arrest and an initial rhythm of ventricular fibrillation (VF) or pulseless ventricular tachycardia (VT). In these patients, the critical initial elements of BLS are chest compressions and early defibrillation. In the A-B-C sequence, chest compressions are often delayed while the responder opens the airway to give mouth-to-mouth breaths, retrieves a barrier device, or gathers and assembles ventilation equipment. By changing the sequence to C-A-B, chest compressions will be initiated sooner and the delay in ventilation should be minimal (ie, only the time AHA ECC Adult Chain of Survival The links in the new AHA ECC Adult Chain of Survival are as follows: 1. Immediaterecognitionofcardiac arrest and activation of the emergency response system 2. EarlyCPRwithanemphasison chest compressions 3. Rapiddefibrillation 4. Effective advanced life support 5. Integrated post–cardiac arrest care required to deliver the first cycle of 30 chest compressions, or approximately 18 seconds; when 2 rescuers are present for resuscitation of the infant or child, the delay will be even shorter). Most victims of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest do not receive any bystander CPR. There are probably many reasons for this, but one impediment may be the A-B-C sequence, which starts with the procedures that rescuers find most difficult, namely, opening the airway and delivering breaths. Starting with chest compressions might encourage more rescuers to begin CPR. Basic life support is usually described as a sequence of actions, and this continues to be true for the lone rescuer. Most healthcare providers, however, work in teams, and team members typically perform BLS actions simultaneously. For example, one rescuer immediately initiates chest compressions while another rescuer gets an automated external defibrillator (AED) and calls for help, and a third rescuer opens the airway and provides ventilations. Healthcare providers are again encouraged to tailor rescue actions to the most likely cause of arrest. For example, if a lone healthcare provider witnesses a victim suddenly collapse, the provider may assume that the victim has had a primary cardiac arrest with a shockable rhythm and should immediately activate the emergency response system, retrieve an AED, and return to the victim to provide CPR and use the AED. But for a presumed victim of asphyxial arrest such as drowning, the priority would be to provide chest compressions with rescue breathing for about 5 cycles (approximately 2 minutes) before activating the emergency response system. Two new parts in the 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC are Post–Cardiac Arrest Care and Education, Implementation, and Teams. The importance of post–cardiac arrest care is emphasized by the addition of a new fifth link in the AHA ECC Adult Chain of Survival (Figure 1). See the sections Post–Cardiac Arrest Care and Education, Implementation, and Teams in this publication for a summary of key recommendations contained in these new parts. 23 American Heart Association L A Y R E S C U E R A D U L T C P R LLAY RESCUER ADULT CPR Summary of Key Issues and Major Changes Key issues and major changes for the 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC recommendations for lay rescuer adult CPR are the following: • The simplified universal adult BLS algorithm has been created (Figure 2). • Refinements have been made to recommendations for immediate recognition and activation of the emergency response system based on signs of unresponsiveness, as well as initiation of CPR if the victim is unresponsive with no breathing or no normal breathing (ie, victim is only gasping). • “Look, listen, and feel for breathing” has been removed from the algorithm. • Continued emphasis has been placed on high-quality CPR (with chest compressions of adequate rate and depth, allowing complete chest recoil after each compression, minimizing interruptions in compressions, and avoiding excessive ventilation). • There has been a change in the recommended sequence for the lone rescuer to initiate chest compressions before giving rescue breaths (C-A-B rather than A-B-C). The lone rescuer should begin CPR with 30 compressions rather than 2 ventilations to reduce delay to first compression. • Compression rate should be at least 100/min (rather than “approximately” 100/min). • Compression depth for adults has been changed from the range of 11⁄2 to 2 inches to at least 2 inches (5 cm). These changes are designed to simplify lay rescuer training and to continue to emphasize the need to provide early chest compressions for the victim of a sudden cardiac arrest. More information about these changes appears below. Note: In the following topics, changes or points of emphasis for lay rescuers that are similar to those for healthcare providers are noted with an asterisk (). Emphasis on Chest Compressions 2010 (New): If a bystander is not trained in CPR, the bystander should provide Hands-OnlyTM (compression-only) CPR for the adult victim who suddenly collapses, with an emphasis to “push hard and fast” on the center of the chest, or follow the directions of the EMS dispatcher. The rescuer should continue Hands-Only CPR until an AED arrives and is ready for use or EMS providers or other responders take over care of the victim. Simplified Adult BLS Algorithm Simplified Adult BLS Unresponsive No breathing or no normal breathing (only gasping) Activate Get emergency defibrillator response Start CPR Check rhythm/ shock if indicated Repeat every 2 minutes All trained lay rescuers should, at a minimum, provide chest compressions for victims of cardiac arrest. In addition, if the trained lay rescuer is able to perform rescue breaths, compressions and breaths should be provided in a ratio of 30 compressions to 2 breaths. The rescuer should continue CPR until an AED arrives and is ready for use or EMS providers take over care of the victim. 2005 (Old): The 2005 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC did not provide different recommendations for trained versus untrained rescuers but did recommend that dispatchers provide compression-only CPR instructions to untrained bystanders. The 2005 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC did note that if the rescuer was unwilling or unable to provide ventilations, the rescuer should provide chest compressions only. Why: Hands-Only (compression-only) CPR is easier for an untrained rescuer to perform and can be more readily guided by dispatchers over the telephone. In addition, survival rates from cardiac arrests of cardiac etiology are similar with either Hands-Only CPR or CPR with both compressions and rescue breaths. However, for the trained lay rescuer who is able, the recommendation remains for the rescuer to perform both compressions and ventilations. LAY RESCUER ADULT CPR CChange in CPR Sequence: C-A-B Rather Than A-B-C* 2010 (New): Initiate chest compressions before ventilations. 2005 (Old): The sequence of adult CPR began with opening of the airway, checking for normal breathing, and then delivery of 2 rescue breaths followed by cycles of 30 chest compressions and 2 breaths. Why: Although no published human or animal evidence demonstrates that starting CPR with 30 compressions rather than 2 ventilations leads to improved outcome, chest compressions provide vital blood flow to the heart and brain, and studies of out-of-hospital adult cardiac arrest showed that survival was higher when bystanders made some attempt rather than no attempt to provide CPR. Animal data demonstrated that delays or interruptions in chest compressions reduced survival, so such delays or interruptions should be minimized throughout the entire resuscitation. Chest compressions can be started almost immediately, whereas positioning the head and achieving a seal for mouth-to-mouth or bag-mask rescue breathing all take time. The delay in initiation of compressions can be reduced if 2 rescuers are present: the first rescuer begins chest compressions, and the second rescuer opens the airway and is prepared to deliver breaths as soon as the first rescuer has completed the first set of 30 chest compressions. Whether 1 or more rescuers are present, initiation of CPR with chest compressions ensures that the victim receives this critical intervention early, and any delay in rescue breaths should be brief. Number of Compressions Delivered Affected by Compression Rate and by Interruptions The total number of compressions delivered during resuscitation is an important determinant of survival from cardiac arrest. The number of compressions delivered is affected by the compression rate and by the compression fraction (the portion of total CPR time during which compressions are performed); increases in compression rate and fraction increase the total compressions delivered, whereas decreases in compression rate or compression fraction decrease the total compressions delivered. Compression fraction is improved if you reduce the number and length of any interruptions in compressions, and it is reduced by frequent or long interruptions in chest compressions. An analogy can be found in automobile travel. When you travel in an automobile, the number of miles you travel in a day is affected not only by the speed that you drive (your rate of travel) but also by the number and duration of any stops you make (interruptions in travel). During CPR, you want to deliver effective compressions at an appropriate rate (at least 100/min) and depth, while minimizing the number and duration of interruptions in chest compressions. Additional components of high-quality CPR include allowing complete chest recoil after each compression and avoiding excessive ventilation. Elimination of “Look, Listen, and Feel for Breathing”* 2010 (New): “Look, listen, and feel” was removed from the CPR sequence. After delivery of 30 compressions, the lone rescuer opens the victim’s airway and delivers 2 breaths. 2005 (Old): “Look, listen, and feel” was used to assess breathing after the airway was opened. Why: With the new “chest compressions first” sequence, CPR is performed if the adult is unresponsive and not breathing or not breathing normally (as noted above, lay rescuers will be taught to provide CPR if the unresponsive victim is “not breathing or only gasping”). The CPR sequence begins with compressions (C-A-B sequence). Therefore, breathing is briefly checked as part of a check for cardiac arrest; after the first set of chest compressions, the airway is opened, and the rescuer delivers 2 breaths. Chest Compression Rate: At Least 100 per Minute* 2010 (New): It is reasonable for lay rescuers and healthcare providers to perform chest compressions at a rate of at least 100/min. 2005 (Old): Compress at a rate of about 100/min. Why: The number of chest compressions delivered per minute during CPR is an important determinant of return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) and survival with good neurologic function. The actual number of chest compressions delivered per minute is determined by the rate of chest compressions and the number and duration of interruptions in compressions (eg, to open the airway, deliver rescue breaths, or allow AED analysis). In most studies, more compressions are associated with higher survival rates, and fewer compressions are associated with lower survival rates. Provision of adequate chest compressions requires an emphasis not only on an adequate compression rate but also on minimizing interruptions to this critical component of CPR. An inadequate compression rate or frequent interruptions (or both) will reduce the total number of compressions delivered per minute. For further information, see Box 2. Chest Compression Depth* 2010 (New): The adult sternum should be depressed at least 2 inches (5 cm). 2005 (Old): The adult sternum should be depressed approximately 11⁄2 to 2 inches (approximately 4 to 5 cm). Why: Compressions create blood flow primarily by increasing intrathoracic pressure and directly compressing the heart. Compressions generate critical blood flow and oxygen and energy delivery to the heart and brain. Confusion may result when a range of depth is recommended, so 1 compression 4 American Heart Association H E A L T H C A R E P R O V I D E R B L S ddepth is now recommended. Rescuers often do not compress the chest enough despite recommendations to “push hard.” In addition, the available science suggests that compressions of at least 2 inches are more effective than compressions of 11⁄2 inches. For this reason the 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC recommend a single minimum depth for compression of the adult chest. HEALTHCARE PROVIDER BLS Key issues and major changes in the 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC recommendations for healthcare providers include the following: • Because cardiac arrest victims may present with a short period of seizure-like activity or agonal gasps that may confuse potential rescuers, dispatchers should be specifically trained to identify these presentations of cardiac arrest to improve cardiac arrest recognition. • Dispatchers should instruct untrained lay rescuers to provide Hands-Only CPR for adults with sudden cardiac arrest. • Refinements have been made to recommendations for immediate recognition and activation of the emergency response system once the healthcare provider identifies the adult victim who is unresponsive with no breathing or no normal breathing (ie, only gasping). The healthcare provider briefly checks for no breathing or no normal breathing (ie, no breathing or only gasping) when the provider checks responsiveness. The provider then activates the emergency response system and retrieves the AED (or sends someone to do so). The healthcare provider should not spend more than 10 seconds checking for a pulse, and if a pulse is not definitely felt within 10 seconds, should begin CPR and use the AED when available. • Increased emphasis has been placed on high-quality CPR (compressions of adequate rate and depth, allowing complete chest recoil between compressions, minimizing interruptions in compressions, and avoiding excessive ventilation). • Use of cricoid pressure during ventilations is generally not recommended. • Rescuers should initiate chest compressions before giving rescue breaths (C-A-B rather than A-B-C). Beginning CPR with 30 compressions rather than 2 ventilations leads to a shorter delay to first compression. • Compression rate is modified to at least 100/min from approximately 100/min. • Compression depth for adults has been slightly altered to at least 2 inches (about 5 cm) from the previous recommended range of about 11⁄2 to 2 inches (4 to 5 cm). • Continued emphasis has been placed on the need to reduce the time between the last compression and shock delivery and the time between shock delivery and resumption of compressions immediately after shock delivery. • There is an increased focus on using a team approach during CPR. These changes are designed to simplify training for the healthcare provider and to continue to emphasize the need to provide early and high-quality CPR for victims of cardiac arrest. More information about these changes follows. Note: In the following topics for healthcare providers, those that are similar for healthcare providers and lay rescuers are noted with an asterisk (). Dispatcher Identification of Agonal Gasps Cardiac arrest victims may present with seizure-like activity or agonal gasps that may confuse potential rescuers. Dispatchers should be specifically trained to identify these presentations of cardiac arrest to improve recognition of cardiac arrest and prompt provision of CPR. 2010 (New): To help bystanders recognize cardiac arrest, dispatchers should ask about an adult victim’s responsiveness, if the victim is breathing, and if the breathing is normal, in an attempt to distinguish victims with agonal gasps (ie, in those who need CPR) from victims who are breathing normally and do not need CPR. The lay rescuer should be taught to begin CPR if the victim is “not breathing or only gasping.” The healthcare provider should be taught to begin CPR if the victim has “no breathing or no normal breathing (ie, only gasping).” Therefore, breathing is briefly checked as part of a check for cardiac arrest before the healthcare provider activates the emergency response system and retrieves the AED (or sends someone to do so), and then (quickly) checks for a pulse and begins CPR and uses the AED. 2005 (Old): Dispatcher CPR instructions should include questions to help bystanders identify patients with occasional gasps as likely victims of cardiac arrest to increase the likelihood of bystander CPR for such victims. Why: There is evidence of considerable regional variation in the reported incidence and outcome of cardiac arrest in the United States. This variation is further evidence of the need for communities and systems to accurately identify each instance of treated cardiac arrest and measure outcomes. It also suggests additional opportunities for improving survival rates in many communities. Previous guidelines have recommended the development of programs to aid in recognition of cardiac arrest. The 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC are more Highlights of the 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC 5 sspecific about the necessary components of resuscitation systems. Studies published since 2005 have demonstrated improved outcome from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, particularly from shockable rhythms, and have reaffirmed the importance of a stronger emphasis on immediate provision of high-quality CPR (compressions of adequate rate and depth, allowing complete chest recoil after each compression, minimizing interruptions in chest compressions, and avoiding excessive ventilation). To help bystanders immediately recognize cardiac arrest, dispatchers should specifically inquire about an adult victim’s absence of response, if the victim is breathing, and if any breathing observed is normal. Dispatchers should be specifically educated in helping bystanders detect agonal gasps to improve cardiac arrest recognition. Dispatchers should also be aware that brief generalized seizures may be the first manifestation of cardiac arrest. In summary, in addition to activating professional emergency responders, the dispatcher should ask straightforward questions about whether the patient is responsive and breathing normally to identify patients with possible cardiac arrest. Dispatchers should provide Hands-Only (compression- only) CPR instructions to help untrained bystanders initiate CPR when cardiac arrest is suspected (see below). Dispatcher Should Provide CPR Instructions 2010 (New): The 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC more strongly recommend that dispatchers should instruct untrained lay rescuers to provide Hands-Only CPR for adults who are unresponsive with no breathing or no normal breathing. Dispatchers should provide instructions in conventional CPR for victims of likely asphyxial arrest. 2005 (Old): The 2005 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC noted that telephone instruction in chest compressions alone may be preferable. Why: Unfortunately, most adults with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest do not receive any bystander CPR. Hands-Only (compression-only) bystander CPR substantially improves survival after adult out-of-hospital cardiac arrests compared with no bystander CPR. Other studies of adults with cardiac arrest treated by lay rescuers showed similar survival rates among victims receiving Hands-Only CPR versus those receiving conventional CPR (ie, with rescue breaths). Importantly, it is easier for dispatchers to instruct untrained rescuers to perform Hands-Only CPR than conventional CPR for adult victims, so the recommendation is now stronger for them to do so, unless the victim is likely to have had an asphyxial arrest (eg, drowning). Cricoid Pressure 2010 (New): The routine use of cricoid pressure in cardiac arrest is not recommended. 2005 (Old): Cricoid pressure should be used only if the victim is deeply unconscious, and it usually requires a third rescuer not involved in rescue breaths or compressions. Why: Cricoid pressure is a technique of applying pressure to the victim’s cricoid cartilage to push the trachea posteriorly and compress the esophagus against the cervical vertebrae. Cricoid pressure can prevent gastric inflation and reduce the risk of regurgitation and aspiration during bag-mask ventilation, but it may also impede ventilation. Seven randomized studies showed that cricoid pressure can delay or prevent the placement of an advanced airway and that some aspiration can still occur despite application of cricoid pressure. In addition, it is difficult to appropriately train rescuers in use of the maneuver. Therefore, the routine use of cricoid pressure in cardiac arrest is not recommended. 2010 (New): Chest compressions are emphasized for both trained and untrained rescuers. If a bystander is not trained in CPR, the bystander should provide Hands-Only (compression-only) CPR for the adult who suddenly collapses, with an emphasis to “push hard and fast” on the center of the chest, or follow the directions of the emergency medical dispatcher. The rescuer should continue Hands-Only CPR until an AED arrives and is ready for use or EMS providers take over care of the victim. Optimally all healthcare providers should be trained in BLS. In this trained population, it is reasonable for both EMS and in- hospital professional rescuers to provide chest compressions and rescue breaths for cardiac arrest victims. 2005 (Old): The 2005 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC did not provide different recommendations for trained and untrained rescuers and did not emphasize differences in instructions provided to lay rescuers versus healthcare providers, but did recommend that dispatchers provide compression-only CPR instructions to untrained bystanders. In addition, the 2005 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC noted that if the rescuer was unwilling or unable to provide ventilations, the rescuer should provide chest compressions. Note that the AHA Hands-Only CPR statement was published in 2008. Why: Hands-Only (compression-only) CPR is easier for untrained rescuers to perform and can be more readily guided by dispatchers over the telephone. However, because the healthcare provider should be trained, the recommendation remains for the healthcare provider to perform both compressions and ventilations. If the healthcare provider is unable to perform ventilations, the provider should activate the emergency response system and provide chest compressions. Activation of Emergency Response System 2010 (New): The healthcare provider should check for response while looking at the patient to determine if breathing iis absent or not normal. The provider should suspect cardiac arrest if the victim is not breathing or only gasping. 2005 (Old): The healthcare provider activated the emergency response system after finding an unresponsive victim. The provider then returned to the victim and opened the airway and checked for breathing or abnormal breathing. Why: The healthcare provider should not delay activation of the emergency response system but should obtain 2 pieces of information simultaneously: the provider should check the victim for response and check for no breathing or no normal breathing. If the victim is unresponsive and is not breathing at all or has no normal breathing (ie, only agonal gasps), the provider should activate the emergency response system and retrieve the AED if available (or send someone to do so). If the healthcare provider does not feel a pulse within 10 seconds, the provider should begin CPR and use the AED when it is available. Change in CPR Sequence: C-A-B Rather Than A-B-C 2010 (New): A change in the 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC is to recommend the initiation of chest compressions before ventilations. 2005 (Old): The sequence of adult CPR began with opening of the airway, checking for normal breathing, and then delivering 2 rescue breaths followed by cycles of 30 chest compressions and 2 breaths. Why: Although no published human or animal evidence demonstrates that starting CPR with 30 compressions rather than 2 ventilations leads to improved outcome, chest compressions provide the blood flow, and studies of out-of- hospital adult cardiac arrest showed that survival was higher when bystanders provided chest compressions rather than no chest compressions. Animal data demonstrate that delays or interruptions in chest compressions reduce survival, so such delays and interruptions should be minimized throughout the entire resuscitation. Chest compressions can be started almost immediately, whereas positioning the head and achieving a seal for mouth-to-mouth or bag-mask rescue breathing all take time. The delay in initiation of compressions can be reduced if 2 rescuers are present: the first rescuer begins chest compressions, and the second rescuer opens the airway and is prepared to deliver breaths as soon as the first rescuer has completed the first set of 30 chest compressions. Whether 1 or more rescuers are present, initiation of CPR with chest compressions ensures that the victim receives this critical intervention early. 2010 (New): “Look, listen, and feel for breathing” was removed from the sequence for assessment of breathing after opening the airway. The healthcare provider briefly checks for breathing when checking responsiveness to detect signs of cardiac arrest. After delivery of 30 compressions, the lone rescuer opens the victim’s airway and delivers 2 breaths. 2005 (Old): “Look, listen, and feel for breathing” was used to assess breathing after the airway was opened. Why: With the new chest compression–first sequence, CPR is performed if the adult victim is unresponsive and not breathing or not breathing normally (ie, not breathing or only gasping) and begins with compressions (C-A-B sequence). Therefore, breathing is briefly checked as part of a check for cardiac arrest. After the first set of chest compressions, the airway is opened and the rescuer delivers 2 breaths. Why: The number of chest compressions delivered per minute during CPR is an important determinant of ROSC and survival with good neurologic function. The actual number of chest compressions delivered per minute is determined by the rate of chest compressions and the number and duration of interruptions in compressions (eg, to open the airway, deliver rescue breaths, or allow AED analysis). In most studies, delivery of more compressions during resuscitation is associated with better survival, and delivery of fewer compressions is associated with lower survival. Provision of adequate chest compressions requires an emphasis not only on an adequate compression rate but also on minimizing interruptions to this critical component of CPR. An inadequate compression rate or frequent interruptions (or both) will reduce the total number of compressions delivered per minute. For further information, see Box 2 on page 4. 2005 (Old): The adult sternum should be depressed 11⁄2 to 2 inches (approximately 4 to 5 cm). Why: Compressions create blood flow primarily by increasing intrathoracic pressure and directly compressing the heart. Compressions generate critical blood flow and oxygen and energy delivery to the heart and brain. Confusion may result when a range of depth is recommended, so 1 compression depth is now recommended. Rescuers often do not adequately compress the chest despite recommendations to “push hard.” In addition, the available science suggests that compressions of at least 2 inches are more effective than compressions of 11⁄2 inches. For this reason the 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC recommend a single minimum depth for compression of the adult chest, and that compression depth is deeper than in the old recommendation. TTable 1 Summary of Key BLS Components for Adults, Children, and Infants* Abbreviations: AED, automated external defibrillator; AP, anterior-posterior; CPR, cardiopulmonary resuscitation; HCP, healthcare provider. *Excluding the newly born, in whom the etiology of an arrest is nearly always asphyxial. Unresponsive (for all ages) No breathing or no normal breathing (ie, only gasping) No breathing or only gasping No pulse palpated within 10 seconds for all ages (HCP only) CPR sequence C-A-B Compression rate At least 100/min Compression depth At least 2 inches (5 cm) At least 1⁄3 AP diameter About 2 inches (5 cm) At least 1⁄3 AP diameter About 11⁄2 inches (4 cm) Chest wall recoil Allow complete recoil between compressions HCPs rotate compressors every 2 minutes Compression interruptions Minimize interruptions in chest compressions Attempt to limit interrruptions to <10 seconds Head tilt–chin lift (HCP suspected trauma: jaw thrust) Compression-to-ventilation ratio (until advanced airway placed) 30:2 1 or 2 rescuers 30:2 Single rescuer 15:2 2 HCP rescuers Ventilations: when rescuer untrained or trained and not proficient Compressions only Ventilations with advanced airway (HCP) 1 breath every 6-8 seconds (8-10 breaths/min) Asynchronous with chest compressions About 1 second per breath Visible chest rise Attach and use AED as soon as available. Minimize interruptions in chest compressions before and after shock; resume CPR beginning with compressions immediately after each shock. Team Resuscitation 2010 (New): The steps in the BLS algorithm have traditionally been presented as a sequence to help a single rescuer prioritize actions. There is increased focus on providing CPR as a team because resuscitations in most EMS and healthcare systems involve teams of rescuers, with rescuers performing several actions simultaneously. For example, one rescuer activates the emergency response system while a second begins chest compressions, a third is either providing ventilations or retrieving the bag-mask for rescue breathing, and a fourth is retrieving and setting up a defibrillator. 2005 (Old): The steps of BLS consist of a series of sequential assessments and actions. The intent of the algorithm is to present the steps in a logical and concise manner that will be easy for each rescuer to learn, remember, and perform. Why: Some resuscitations start with a lone rescuer who calls for help, whereas other resuscitations begin with several willing rescuers. Training should focus on building a team as each rescuer arrives, or on designating a team leader if multiple rescuers are present. As additional personnel arrive, responsibilities for tasks that would ordinarily be performed sequentially by fewer rescuers may now be delegated to a team of providers who perform them simultaneously. For this reason, BLS healthcare provider training should not only teach individual skills but should also teach rescuers to work in effective teams. Comparison of Key Elements of Adult, Child, and Infant BLS As in the 2005 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC, the 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC contain a comparison table that lists the key elements of adult, child, and infant BLS (excluding CPR for newly born infants). These key elements are included in Table 1. ELECTRICAL THERAPIES EELECTRICAL THERAPIES The 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC have been updated to reflect new data regarding defibrillation and cardioversion for cardiac rhythm disturbances and the use of pacing in bradycardia. These data largely continue to support the recommendations in the 2005 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC. Therefore, no major changes were recommended regarding defibrillation, cardioversion, and pacing. Emphasis on early defibrillation integrated with high-quality CPR is the key to improving survival from sudden cardiac arrest. Main topics include • Integration of AEDs into the Chain of Survival system for public places • Consideration of AED use in hospitals • AEDs can now be used in infants if a manual defibrillator is • Shock first versus CPR first in cardiac arrest • 1-shock protocol versus 3-shock sequence for VF • Biphasic and monophasic waveforms • Escalating versus fixed doses for second and subsequent shocks • Electrode placement • External defibrillation with implantable cardioverter-defibrillator • Synchronized cardioversion Automated External Defibrillators Community Lay Rescuer AED Programs 2010 (Slightly Modified): Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of AEDs by public safety first responders are recommended to increase survival rates for out-of-hospital sudden cardiac arrest. The 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC again recommend the establishment of AED programs in public locations where there is a relatively high likelihood of witnessed cardiac arrest (eg, airports, casinos, sports facilities). To maximize the effectiveness of these programs, the AHA continues to emphasize the importance of organizing, planning, training, linking with the EMS system, and establishing a process of continuous quality improvement. 2005 (Old): The 2005 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC identified 4 components for successful community lay rescuer AED programs: • A planned and practiced response, typically requiring oversight by a healthcare provider • Training of anticipated rescuers in CPR and use of the AED • A link with the local EMS system • A program of ongoing quality improvement There is insufficient evidence to recommend for or against the deployment of AEDs in homes. In-Hospital Use of AEDs 2010 (Reaffirmed 2005 Recommendation): Despite limited evidence, AEDs may be considered for the hospital setting as a way to facilitate early defibrillation (a goal of shock delivery ≤3 minutes from collapse), especially in areas where staff have no rhythm recognition skills or defibrillators are used infrequently. Hospitals should monitor collapse-to–first shock intervals and resuscitation outcomes. AED Use in Children Now Includes Infants 2010 (New): For attempted defibrillation of children 1 to 8 years of age with an AED, the rescuer should use a pediatric dose-attenuator system if one is available. If the rescuer provides CPR to a child in cardiac arrest and does not have an AED with a pediatric dose-attenuator system, the rescuer should use a standard AED. For infants (<1 year of age), a manual defibrillator is preferred. If a manual defibrillator is not available, an AED with pediatric dose attenuation is desirable. If neither is available, an AED without a dose attenuator may be used. 2005 (Old): For children 1 to 8 years of age, the rescuer should use a pediatric dose-attenuator system if one is available. If the rescuer provides CPR to a child in cardiac arrest and does not have an AED with a pediatric attenuator system, the rescuer should use a standard AED. There are insufficient data to make a recommendation for or against the use of AEDs for infants <1 year of age. Why: The lowest energy dose for effective defibrillation in infants and children is not known. The upper limit for safe defibrillation is also not known, but doses >4 J/kg (as high as 9 J/kg) have effectively defibrillated children and animal models of pediatric arrest with no significant adverse effects. Automated external defibrillators with relatively high-energy doses have been used successfully in infants in cardiac arrest with no clear adverse effects. Shock First vs CPR First 2010 (Reaffirmed 2005 Recommendation): When any rescuer witnesses an out-of-hospital arrest and an AED is immediately available on-site, the rescuer should start CPR with chest compressions and use the AED as soon as possible. Healthcare providers who treat cardiac arrest in hospitals and other facilities with on-site AEDs or defibrillators should provide immediate CPR and should use the AED/defibrillator as soon as it is available. These recommendations are designed to ssupport early CPR and early defibrillation, particularly when an AED or defibrillator is available within moments of the onset of sudden cardiac arrest. When an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest is not witnessed by EMS personnel, EMS may initiate CPR while checking the rhythm with the AED or on the electrocardiogram (ECG) and preparing for defibrillation. In such instances, 11⁄2 to 3 minutes of CPR may be considered before attempted defibrillation. Whenever 2 or more rescuers are present, CPR should be provided while the defibrillator is retrieved. With in-hospital sudden cardiac arrest, there is insufficient evidence to support or refute CPR before defibrillation. However, in monitored patients, the time from VF to shock delivery should be under 3 minutes, and CPR should be performed while the defibrillator is readied. Why: When VF is present for more than a few minutes, the myocardium is depleted of oxygen and energy. A brief period of chest compressions can deliver oxygen and energy to the heart, increasing the likelihood that a shock will both eliminate VF (defibrillation) and be followed by ROSC. Before the publication of the 2005 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC, 2 studies suggested the potential benefit of CPR first rather than shock first. In both studies, although 11⁄2 to 3 minutes of CPR before shock delivery did not improve overall survival from VF, the CPR-first strategy did improve survival among victims with VF if the EMS call-to-arrival interval was 4 to 5 minutes or longer. However, 2 subsequent randomized controlled trials found that CPR before attempted defibrillation by EMS personnel was not associated with a significant difference in survival to discharge. One retrospective study did find an improved neurologic status at 30 days and at 1 year when immediate CPR was compared with immediate defibrillation in patients with out-of-hospital VF. 1-Shock Protocol vs 3-Shock Sequence 2010 (No Change From 2005): At the time of the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) 2010 International Consensus Conference on CPR and ECC Science With Treatment Recommendations, 2 new published human studies compared a 1-shock protocol versus a 3-stacked- shock protocol for treatment of VF cardiac arrest. Evidence from these 2 studies suggests significant survival benefit with a single-shock defibrillation protocol compared with a 3-stacked- shock protocol. If 1 shock fails to eliminate VF, the incremental benefit of another shock is low, and resumption of CPR is likely to confer a greater value than another immediate shock. This fact, combined with the data from animal studies documenting harmful effects from interruptions to chest compressions and human studies suggesting a survival benefit from a CPR approach that includes a 1-shock compared with a 3-shock protocol, supports the recommendation of single shocks followed by immediate CPR rather than stacked shocks for attempted defibrillation. Defibrillation Waveforms and Energy Levels 2010 (No Change From 2005): Data from both out- of-hospital and in-hospital studies indicate that biphasic waveform shocks at energy settings comparable to or lower than 200-J monophasic shocks have equivalent or higher success for termination of VF. However, the optimal energy for first-shock biphasic waveform defibrillation has not been determined. Likewise, no specific waveform characteristic (either monophasic or biphasic) is consistently associated with a greater incidence of ROSC or survival to hospital discharge after cardiac arrest. In the absence of biphasic defibrillators, monophasic defibrillators are acceptable. Biphasic waveform shock configurations differ among manufacturers, and none have been directly compared in humans with regard to their relative efficacy. Because of such differences in waveform configuration, providers should use the manufacturer’s recommended energy dose (120 to 200 J) for its respective waveform. If the manufacturer’s recommended dose is not known, defibrillation at the maximal dose may be considered. Pediatric Defibrillation 2010 (Modification of Previous Recommendation): For pediatric patients, the optimal defibrillation dose is unknown. There are limited data regarding the lowest effective dose or the upper limit for safe defibrillation. A dose of 2 to 4 J/kg may be used for the initial defibrillation energy, but for ease of teaching, an initial dose of 2 J/kg may be considered. For subsequent shocks, energy levels should be at least 4 J/kg; higher energy levels may be considered, not to exceed 10 J/kg or the adult maximum dose. 2005 (Old): The initial dose for attempted defibrillation for infants and children when using a monophasic or biphasic manual defibrillator is 2 J/kg. The second and subsequent doses are 4 J/kg. Why: There are insufficient data to make a substantial change in the existing recommended doses for pediatric defibrillation. Initial doses of 2 J/kg with monophasic waveforms are effective in terminating 18% to 50% of VF cases, with insufficient evidence to compare the success of higher doses. Case reports document successful defibrillation at doses up to 9 J/kg with no adverse effects detected. More data are needed. Fixed and Escalating Energy 2010 (No Change From 2005): The optimal biphasic energy level for first or subsequent shocks has not been determined. Therefore, it is not possible to make a definitive recommendation for the selected energy for subsequent biphasic defibrillation attempts. On the basis of available evidence, if the initial biphasic shock is unsuccessful in tterminating VF, subsequent energy levels should be at least equivalent, and higher energy levels may be considered, if available. Electrode Placement 2010 (Modification of Previous Recommendation): For ease of placement and education, the anterior-lateral pad position is a reasonable default electrode placement. Any of 3 alternative pad positions (anterior-posterior, anterior– left infrascapular, and anterior–right infrascapular) may be considered on the basis of individual patient characteristics. Placement of AED electrode pads on the victim’s bare chest in any of the 4 pad positions is reasonable for defibrillation. 2005 (Old): Rescuers should place AED electrode pads on the victim’s bare chest in the conventional sternal-apical (anterior- lateral) position. The right (sternal) chest pad is placed on the victim’s right superior-anterior (infraclavicular) chest, and the apical (left) pad is placed on the victim’s inferior-lateral left chest, lateral to the left breast. Other acceptable pad positions are placement on the lateral chest wall on the right and left sides (biaxillary) or the left pad in the standard apical position and the other pad on the right or left upper back. Why: New data demonstrate that the 4 pad positions (anterior-lateral, anterior-posterior, anterior–left infrascapular, and anterior–right infrascapular) appear to be equally effective to treat atrial or ventricular arrhythmias. Again, for ease of teaching, the default position taught in AHA courses will not change from the 2005 recommended position. No studies were identified that directly evaluated the effect of placement of pads or paddles on defibrillation success with the endpoint of ROSC. Defibrillation With Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator 2010 (New): The anterior-posterior and anterior-lateral locations are generally acceptable in patients with implanted pacemakers and defibrillators. In patients with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators or pacemakers, pad or paddle placement should not delay defibrillation. It might be reasonable to avoid placing the pads or paddles directly over the implanted device. 2005 (Old): When an implantable medical device is located in an area where a pad would normally be placed, position the pad at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) away from the device. Why: The language of this recommendation is a bit softer than the language used in 2005. There is the potential for pacemaker or implantable cardioverter-defibrillator malfunction after defibrillation when the pads are in close proximity to the device. One study with cardioversion demonstrated that positioning the pads at least 8 cm away from the device did not damage device pacing, sensing, or capturing. Pacemaker spikes with unipolar pacing may confuse AED software and may prevent VF detection (and therefore shock delivery). The key message to rescuers is that concern about precise pad or paddle placement in relation to an implanted medical device should not delay attempted defibrillation. Synchronized Cardioversion Supraventricular Tachyarrhythmia 2010 (New): The recommended initial biphasic energy dose for cardioversion of atrial fibrillation is 120 to 200 J. The initial monophasic dose for cardioversion of atrial fibrillation is 200 J. Cardioversion of adult atrial flutter and other supraventricular rhythms generally requires less energy; an initial energy of 50 to 100 J with either a monophasic or a biphasic device is often sufficient. If the initial cardioversion shock fails, providers should increase the dose in a stepwise fashion. 2005 (Old): The recommended initial monophasic energy dose for cardioversion of atrial fibrillation is 100 to 200 J. Cardioversion with biphasic waveforms is now available, but the optimal doses for cardioversion with biphasic waveforms have not been established with certainty. Extrapolation from published experience with elective cardioversion of atrial fibrillation with the use of rectilinear and truncated exponential waveforms supports an initial dose of 100 to 120 J with escalation as needed. This initial dose has been shown to be 80% to 85% effective in terminating atrial fibrillation. Until further evidence becomes available, this information can be used to extrapolate biphasic cardioversion doses to other tachyarrhythmias. Why: The writing group reviewed interim data on all biphasic studies conducted since the 2005 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC were published and made minor changes to update cardioversion dose recommendations. A number of studies attest to the efficacy of biphasic waveform cardioversion of atrial fibrillation with energy settings from 120 to 200 J, depending on the specific waveform. 2010 (New): Adult stable monomorphic VT responds well to monophasic or biphasic waveform cardioversion (synchronized) shocks at initial energies of 100 J. If there is no response to the first shock, it may be reasonable to increase the dose in a step- wise fashion. No interim studies were found that addressed this rhythm, so the recommendations were made by writing group expert consensus. Synchronized cardioversion must not be used for treatment of VF because the device is unlikely to sense a QRS wave, and thus, a shock may not be delivered. Synchronized cardioversion should also not be used for pulseless VT or polymorphic VT (irregular VT).These rhythms require delivery of high-energy unsynchronized shocks (ie, defibrillation doses). CPR TECHNIQUES AND DEVICES 22005 (Old): There was insufficient evidence to recommend a biphasic dose for cardioversion of monomorphic VT. The 2005 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC recommended use of an unsynchronized shock for treatment of the unstable patient with polymorphic VT. Why: The writing group agreed that it would be helpful to add a biphasic dose recommendation to the 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC for cardioversion of monomorphic VT but wanted to emphasize the need to treat polymorphic VT as unstable and as an arrest rhythm. Fibrillation Waveform Analysis to Predict Outcome 2010 (No Change From 2005): The value of VF waveform analysis to guide defibrillation management during resuscitation is uncertain. 2010 (No Change From 2005): Pacing is not routinely recommended for patients in asystolic cardiac arrest. In patients with symptomatic bradycardia with a pulse, it is reasonable for healthcare providers to be prepared to initiate transcutaneous pacing in patients who do not respond to drugs. If transcutaneous pacing fails, transvenous pacing initiated by a trained provider with experience in central venous access and intracardiac pacing is probably indicated. To date, no CPR device has consistently been shown to be superior to standard conventional (manual) CPR for out-of- hospital BLS, and no device other than a defibrillator has consistently improved long-term survival from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. This part of the 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC does contain summaries of recent clinical trials. CPR Techniques Alternatives to conventional manual CPR have been developed in an effort to enhance perfusion during resuscitation from cardiac arrest and to improve survival. Compared with conventional CPR, these techniques typically require more personnel, training, and equipment, or they apply to a specific setting. Some alternative CPR techniques may improve hemodynamics or short-term survival when used by well-trained providers in selected patients. 2010 (New): The precordial thump should not be used for unwitnessed out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. The precordial thump may be considered for patients with witnessed, monitored, unstable VT (including pulseless VT) if a defibrillator is not immediately ready for use, but it should not delay CPR and shock delivery. 2005 (Old): No recommendation was provided previously. Why: A precordial thump has been reported to convert ventricular tachyarrhythmias in some studies. However, 2 larger case series found that the precordial thump did not result in ROSC for cases of VF. Reported complications associated with precordial thump include sternal fracture, osteomyelitis, stroke, and triggering of malignant arrhythmias in adults and children. The precordial thump should not delay initiation of CPR or defibrillation. Several mechanical CPR devices have been the focus of recent clinical trials. Initiation of therapy with these devices (ie, application and positioning of the device) has the potential to delay or interrupt CPR for the victim of cardiac arrest, so rescuers should be trained to minimize any interruption of chest compressions or defibrillation and should be retrained as needed. Use of the impedance threshold device improved ROSC and short-term survival in adults with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, but it has not improved long-term survival in patients with cardiac arrest. One multicenter, prospective, randomized controlled trial comparing load-distributing band CPR (AutoPulse®) with manual CPR for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest demonstrated no improvement in 4-hour survival and worse neurologic outcome when the device was used. Further studies are required to determine if site-specific factors and experience with deployment of the device could influence its efficacy. There is insufficient evidence to support the routine use of this device. Case series employing mechanical piston devices have reported variable degrees of success. Such devices may be considered for use when conventional CPR would be difficult to maintain (eg, during diagnostic studies). To prevent delays and maximize efficiency, initial training, ongoing monitoring, and retraining programs should be offered on a frequent basis to providers using CPR devices. mm Hg AADVANCED CARDIOVASCULAR LIFE SUPPORT The major changes in advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS) for 2010 include the following: • Quantitative waveform capnography is recommended for confirmation and monitoring of endotracheal tube placement and CPR quality. • The traditional cardiac arrest algorithm was simplified and an alternative conceptual design was created to emphasize the importance of high-quality CPR. • There is an increased emphasis on physiologic monitoring to optimize CPR quality and detect ROSC. • Atropine is no longer recommended for routine use in the management of pulseless electrical activity (PEA)/asystole. Capnography Waveforms • Chronotropic drug infusions are recommended as an alternative to pacing in symptomatic and unstable bradycardia. • Adenosine is recommended as safe and potentially effective for both treatment and diagnosis in the initial management of undifferentiated regular monomorphic wide- complex tachycardia. • Systematic post–cardiac arrest care after ROSC should continue in a critical care unit with expert multidisciplinary management and assessment of the neurologic and physiologic status of the patient. This often includes the use of therapeutic hypothermia. Capnography Recommendation 2010 (New): Continuous quantitative waveform capnography is now recommended for intubated patients throughout the periarrest period. When quantitative waveform capnography is used for adults, applications now include recommendations for confirming tracheal tube placement and for monitoring CPR quality and detecting ROSC based on end-tidal carbon dioxide (PETCO2) values (Figures 3A and 3B). Intubated 1-minute interval Before intubation Capnography to confirm endotracheal tube placement. This capnography tracing displays the partial pressure of exhaled carbon dioxide (PETCO2) in mm Hg on the vertical axis over time when intubation is performed. Once the patient is intubated, exhaled carbon dioxide is detected, confirming tracheal tube placement. The PETCO2 varies during the respiratory cycle, with highest values at end-expiration. CPR ROSC Capnography to monitor effectiveness of resuscitation efforts. This second capnography tracing displays the PETCO2 in mm Hg on the vertical axis over time. This patient is intubated and receiving CPR. Note that the ventilation rate is approximately 8 to 10 breaths per minute. Chest compressions are given continuously at a rate of slightly faster than 100/min but are not visible with this tracing. The initial PETCO2 is less than 12.5 mm Hg during the first minute, indicating very low blood flow. The PETCO2 increases to between 12.5 and 25 mm Hg during the second and third minutes, consistent with the increase in blood flow with ongoing resuscitation. Return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) occurs during the fourth minute. ROSC is recognized by the abrupt increase in the PETCO2 (visible just after the fourth vertical line) to over 40 mm Hg, which is consistent with a substantial improvement in blood flow. FFigure 4 Circular ACLS Algorithm Adult Cardiac Arrest Shout for Help/Activate Emergency Response • Give oxygen • Attach monitor/defibrillator CPR Quality • Push hard (≥2 inches [5 cm]) and fast (≥100/min) and allow complete chest recoil • Minimize interruptions in compressions • Avoid excessive ventilation • Rotate compressor every 2 minutes • If no advanced airway, 30:2 compression-ventilation ratio • Quantitative waveform capnography – If Petco2 <10 mm Hg, attempt to improve CPR quality • Intra-arterial pressure – If relaxation phase (diastolic) pressure <20 mm Hg, attempt to improve CPR quality Return of Spontaneous Circulation (ROSC) • Pulse and blood pressure • Abrupt sustained increase in Petco2 (typically ≥40 mm Hg) • Spontaneous arterial pressure waves with intra-arterial monitoring Shock Energy • Biphasic: Manufacturer recommendation (120-200 J); if unknown, use maximum available. Second and subsequent doses should be equivalent, and higher doses may be considered. • Monophasic: 360 J Drug Therapy • Epinephrine IV/IO Dose: 1 mg every 3-5 minutes • Vasopressin IV/IO Dose: 40 units can replace first or second dose of epinephrine • Amiodarone IV/IO Dose: First dose: 300 mg bolus. Second dose: 150 mg. Advanced Airway • Supraglottic advanced airway or endotracheal intubation • Waveform capnography to confirm and monitor ET tube placement • 8-10 breaths per minute with continuous chest compressions Reversible Causes – Hypovolemia – Hypoxia – Hydrogen ion (acidosis) – Hypo-/hyperkalemia – Hypothermia – Tension pneumothorax – Tamponade, cardiac – Toxins – Thrombosis, pulmonary – Thrombosis, coronary Check Rhythm If VF/VT Post–Cardiac Arrest Care IV/IO access Epinephrine every 3-5 minutes Amiodarone for refractory VF/VT Treat Reversible Causes Consider Advanced Airway Quantitative waveform capnography 2005 (Old): An exhaled carbon dioxide (CO2) detector or an esophageal detector device was recommended to confirm endotracheal tube placement. The 2005 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC noted that PETCO2 monitoring can be useful as a noninvasive indicator of cardiac output generated during CPR. Why: Continuous waveform capnography is the most reliable method of confirming and monitoring correct placement of an endotracheal tube. Although other means of confirming endotracheal tube placement are available, they are not more reliable than continuous waveform capnography. Patients are at increased risk of endotracheal tube displacement during transport or transfer; providers should observe a persistent capnographic waveform with ventilation to confirm and monitor endotracheal tube placement. Because blood must circulate through the lungs for CO2 to be exhaled and measured, capnography can also serve as a physiologic monitor of the effectiveness of chest compressions and to detect ROSC. Ineffective chest compressions (due to either patient characteristics or rescuer performance) are associated with a low PETCO2. Falling cardiac output or rearrest in the patient with ROSC also causes a decrease in PETCO2. In contrast, ROSC may cause an abrupt increase in PETCO2. Simplified ACLS Algorithm and New Algorithm 2010 (New): The conventional ACLS Cardiac Arrest Algorithm has been simplified and streamlined to emphasize the importance of high-quality CPR (including compressions of adequate rate and depth, allowing complete chest recoil after each compression, minimizing interruptions in chest compressions, and avoiding excessive ventilation) and the fact that ACLS actions should be organized around uninterrupted periods of CPR. A new circular algorithm is also introduced (Figure 4, above). 2005 (Old): The same priorities were cited in the 2005 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC. The box and arrow algorithm listed key actions performed during the resuscitation in a sequential fashion. Why: For the treatment of cardiac arrest, ACLS interventions build on the BLS foundation of high-quality CPR to increase tthe likelihood of ROSC. Before 2005, ACLS courses assumed that excellent CPR was provided, and they focused mainly on added interventions of manual defibrillation, drug therapy, and advanced airway management, as well as alternative and additional management options for special resuscitation situations. Although adjunctive drug therapy and advanced airway management are still part of ACLS, in 2005 the emphasis in advanced life support (ALS) returned to the basics, with an increased emphasis on what is known to work: high- quality CPR (providing compressions of adequate rate and depth, allowing complete chest recoil after each compression, minimizing interruptions in chest compressions, and avoiding excessive ventilation). The 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC continue this emphasis. The 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC note that CPR is ideally guided by physiologic monitoring and includes adequate oxygenation and early defibrillation while the ACLS provider assesses and treats possible underlying causes of the arrest. There is no definitive clinical evidence that early intubation or drug therapy improves neurologically intact survival to hospital discharge. De-emphasis of Devices, Drugs, and Other Distracters Both ACLS algorithms use simple formats that focus on interventions that have the greatest impact on outcome. To that end, emphasis has been placed on delivery of high-quality CPR and early defibrillation for VF/pulseless VT. Vascular access, drug delivery, and advanced airway placement, while still recommended, should not cause significant interruptions in chest compressions and should not delay shocks. New Medication Protocols 2010 (New): Atropine is not recommended for routine use in the management of PEA/asystole and has been removed from the ACLS Cardiac Arrest Algorithm. The treatment of PEA/ asystole is now consistent in the ACLS and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) recommendations and algorithms. The algorithm for treatment of tachycardia with pulses has been simplified. Adenosine is recommended in the initial diagnosis and treatment of stable, undifferentiated regular, monomorphic wide-complex tachycardia (this is also consistent in ACLS and PALS recommendations). It is important to note that adenosine should not be used for irregular wide-complex tachycardias because it may cause degeneration of the rhythm to VF. For the treatment of the adult with symptomatic and unstable bradycardia, chronotropic drug infusions are recommended as an alternative to pacing. 2005 (Old): Atropine was included in the ACLS Pulseless Arrest Algorithm: for a patient in asystole or slow PEA, atropine could be considered. In the Tachycardia Algorithm, adenosine was recommended only for suspected regular narrow-complex reentry supraventricular tachycardia. In the Bradycardia Algorithm, chronotropic drug infusions were listed in the algorithm after atropine and while awaiting a pacer or if pacing was ineffective. Why: There are several important changes regarding management of symptomatic arrhythmias in adults. Available evidence suggests that the routine use of atropine during PEA or asystole is unlikely to have a therapeutic benefit. For this reason, atropine has been removed from the Cardiac Arrest Algorithm. On the basis of new evidence of safety and potential efficacy, adenosine can now be considered in the initial assessment and treatment of stable, undifferentiated regular, monomorphic wide-complex tachycardia when the rhythm is regular. For symptomatic or unstable bradycardia, intravenous (IV) infusion of chronotropic agents is now recommended as an equally effective alternative to external transcutaneous pacing when atropine is ineffective. Organized Post–Cardiac Arrest Care 2010 (New): Post–Cardiac Arrest Care is a new section in the 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC. To improve survival for victims of cardiac arrest who are admitted to a hospital after ROSC, a comprehensive, structured, integrated, multidisciplinary system of post–cardiac arrest care should be implemented in a consistent manner (Box 3). Treatment should include cardiopulmonary and neurologic support. Therapeutic hypothermia and percutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs) should be provided when indicated (see also Acute Coronary Syndromes section). Because seizures are common after cardiac arrest, an electroencephalogram for the diagnosis of seizures should be performed with prompt interpretation as soon as possible and should be monitored frequently or continuously in comatose patients after ROSC. 2005 (Old): Post–cardiac arrest care was included within the ACLS section of the 2005 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC. Therapeutic hypothermia was recommended to improve outcome for comatose adult victims of witnessed out-of-hospital cardiac arrest when the presenting rhythm was VF. In addition, recommendations were made to optimize hemodynamic, respiratory, and neurologic support, identify and treat reversible causes of arrest, monitor temperature, and consider treatment for disturbances in temperature regulation. However, there was limited evidence to support these recommendations. Why: Since 2005, two nonrandomized studies with concurrent controls and other studies using historic controls have indicated the possible benefit of therapeutic hypothermia after in-hospital cardiac arrest and out-of-hospital cardiac arrest with PEA/asystole as the presenting rhythm. Organized post–cardiac arrest care with an emphasis on multidisciplinary programs that focus on optimizing hemodynamic, neurologic, and metabolic function (including therapeutic hypothermia) may improve survival to hospital discharge among victims who achieve ROSC after cardiac arrest either in or out of hospital. Although it is not yet possible to determine the individual effect oof many of these therapies, when bundled as an integrated system of care, their deployment has been shown to improve survival to hospital discharge. Effect of Hypothermia on Prognostication Many studies have attempted to identify comatose post– cardiac arrest patients who have no prospect for meaningful neurologic recovery, and decision rules for prognostication of poor outcome have been proposed, but those developed in previous years were established from studies of post–cardiac arrest patients who were not treated with hypothermia. Recent reports have documented occasional good outcomes in post–cardiac arrest patients who were treated with therapeutic hypothermia, despite neurologic examination or neuroelectrophysiologic studies that predicted poor outcome within the traditional prognostic time frame of the third day after arrest. Thus, characteristics or test results that were predictive of poor outcome in post–cardiac arrest patients in the past may not be as predictive of poor outcome after use of therapeutic hypothermia. Identifying patients during the post–cardiac arrest period who do not have the potential for meaningful neurologic recovery is a major clinical challenge that requires further research. Caution is advised when considering limiting care or withdrawing life- sustaining therapy, especially early after ROSC. Because of the growing need for transplant tissue and organs, all provider teams who treat postarrest patients should implement appropriate procedures for possible tissue and organ donation that are timely, effective, and supportive of the family members’ and patient’s desires. Tapering of Inspired Oxygen Concentration After ROSC Based on Monitored Oxyhemoglobin Saturation 2010 (New): Once the circulation is restored, monitor arterial oxyhemoglobin saturation. It may be reasonable, when the appropriate equipment is available, to titrate oxygen administration to maintain the arterial oxyhemoglobin saturation ≥94%. Provided that appropriate equipment is available, once ROSC is achieved, the fraction of inspired oxygen (FIO2) should be adjusted to the minimum concentration needed to achieve arterial oxyhemoglobin saturation ≥94%, with the goal of avoiding hyperoxia while ensuring adequate oxygen delivery. Because an oxyhemoglobin saturation of 100% may correspond to a PaO2 anywhere between approximately 80 and 500 mm Hg, in general it is appropriate to wean the FIO2 for a saturation of 100%, provided that the saturation can be maintained ≥94%. 2005 (Old): No specific information about weaning was provided. Why: In effect, the oxyhemoglobin saturation should be maintained at 94% to 99% when possible. Although the ACLS Task Force of the 2010 International Consensus on CPR and ECC Science With Treatment Recommendations2,3 did not find sufficient evidence to recommend a specific weaning protocol, a recent study5 documented harmful effects of hyperoxia after ROSC. As noted above, an oxygen saturation of 100% may correspond to a PaO2 anywhere between approximately 80 and 500 mm Hg. The ACLS and PALS expert consensus is that if equipment is available, it may be reasonable to titrate inspired oxygen on the basis of monitored oxyhemoglobin saturation to maintain a saturation of ≥94% but <100%. Initial and Later Key Objectives of Post–Cardiac Arrest Care 1. Optimize cardiopulmonary function and vital organ perfusion after ROSC 2. Transport/transfer to an appropriate hospital or critical care unit with a comprehensive post–cardiac arrest treatment system of care 3. Identify and treat ACS and other reversible causes 4. Control temperature to optimize neurologic recovery 5. Anticipate, treat, and prevent multiple organ dysfunction. This includes avoiding excessive ventilation and hyperoxia. The primary goal of a bundled treatment strategy for the patient after cardiac arrest is for a comprehensive therapeutic plan to be delivered consistently in a trained multidisciplinary environment leading to the return of normal or near-normal functional status. Patients with suspected ACS should be triaged to a facility with coronary angiography and interventional reperfusion capabilities (primary PCI) and a multidisciplinary team experienced in monitoring patients for multiorgan dysfunction and initiating timely appropriate post–cardiac arrest therapy, including hypothermia. With renewed focus on improving functional outcome, neurologic evaluation is a key component in the routine assessment of survivors. Early recognition of potentially treatable neurologic disorders, such as seizures, is important. The diagnosis of seizures may be challenging, especially in the setting of hypothermia and neuromuscular blockade, and electroencephalographic monitoring has become an important diagnostic tool in this patient population. Prognostic assessment in the setting of hypothermia is changing, and experts qualified in neurologic assessment in this patient population and integration of appropriate prognostic tools are essential for patients, caregivers, and families. SSpecial Resuscitation Situations 2010 (New): Fifteen specific cardiac arrest situations now have specific treatment recommendations. The topics reviewed include asthma, anaphylaxis, pregnancy, morbid obesity (new), pulmonary embolism (new), electrolyte imbalance, ingestion of toxic substances, trauma, accidental hypothermia, avalanche (new), drowning, electric shock/lightning strikes, PCI (new), cardiac tamponade (new), and cardiac surgery (new). 2005 (Old): Ten specific situations related to patient compromise (ie, periarrest conditions) were included. Why: Cardiac arrest in special situations may require special treatments or procedures beyond those provided during normal BLS or ACLS. These conditions occur infrequently, so it is difficult to conduct randomized clinical trials to compare therapies. As a result, these unique situations call for experienced providers to go beyond basics, using clinical consensus and extrapolation from limited evidence. The topics covered in the 2005 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC have been reviewed, updated, and expanded to 15 specific cardiac arrest situations. Topics include significant periarrest treatment that may be important to prevent cardiac arrest or that require treatment beyond the routine or typical care defined in the BLS and ACLS guidelines. The 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC recommendations for the evaluation and management of acute coronary syndromes (ACS) have been updated to define the scope of treatment for healthcare providers who care for patients with suspected or definite ACS within the first hours after onset of symptoms. The primary goals of therapy for patients with ACS are consistent with those in previous AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC and AHA/American College of Cardiology Guidelines, which include • Reducing the amount of myocardial necrosis that occurs in patients with acute myocardial infarction, thus preserving left ventricular function, preventing heart failure, and limiting other cardiovascular complications • Preventing major adverse cardiac events: death, nonfatal myocardial infarction, and the need for urgent revascularization • Treating acute, life-threatening complications of ACS, such as VF, pulseless VT, unstable tachycardias, and symptomatic bradycardias Within this context, several important strategies and components of care are defined. Systems of Care for Patients With ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction A well-organized approach to ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) care requires integration of community, EMS, physician, and hospital resources in a bundled STEMI system of care. This includes educational programs for recognition of ACS symptoms, development of EMS protocols for initial call center instruction and out-of-hospital intervention, and emergency department (ED) and hospital-based programs for intrafacility and interfacility transport once ACS is diagnosed and definitive care is determined. Out-of-Hospital 12-Lead ECGs An important and key component of STEMI systems of care is the performance of out-of-hospital 12-lead ECGs with transmission or interpretation by EMS providers and with advance notification of the receiving facility. Use of out- of-hospital 12-lead ECGs has been recommended by the AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC since 2000 and has been documented to reduce time to reperfusion with fibrinolytic therapy. More recently, out-of-hospital 12-lead ECGs have also been shown to reduce the time to primary PCI and can facilitate triage to specific hospitals when PCI is the chosen strategy. When EMS or ED physicians activate the cardiac care team, including the cardiac catheterization laboratory, significant reductions in reperfusion times are observed. Triage to Hospitals Capable of Performing PCI These recommendations provide criteria for triage of patients to PCI centers after cardiac arrest. Comprehensive Care for Patients After Cardiac Arrest With Confirmed STEMI or Suspected ACS The performance of PCI has been associated with favorable outcomes in adult patients resuscitated from cardiac arrest. It is reasonable to include cardiac catheterization in standardized post–cardiac arrest protocols as part of an overall strategy to improve neurologically intact survival in this patient group. In patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest due to VF, emergent angiography with prompt revascularization of the infarct-related artery is recommended. The ECG may be insensitive or misleading after cardiac arrest, and coronary angiography after ROSC in subjects with arrest of presumed ischemic cardiac etiology may be reasonable, even in the absence of a clearly defined STEMI. Clinical findings of coma in patients before PCI are common after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest and should not be a contraindication to consideration of immediate angiography and PCI (see also Post–Cardiac Arrest Care section). S T R O K E / P E D I A T R I C B L S CChanges in Immediate General Treatment (Including Oxygen and Morphine) 2010 (New): Supplementary oxygen is not needed for patients without evidence of respiratory distress if the oxyhemoglobin saturation is ≥94%. Morphine should be given with caution to patients with unstable angina. 2005 (Old): Oxygen was recommended for all patients with overt pulmonary edema or arterial oxyhemoglobin saturation <90%. It was also reasonable to administer oxygen to all patients with ACS for the first 6 hours of therapy. Morphine was the analgesic of choice for pain unresponsive to nitrates, but it was not recommended for use in patients with possible hypovolemia. Why: Emergency medical services providers administer oxygen during the initial assessment of patients with suspected ACS. However, there is insufficient evidence to support its routine use in uncomplicated ACS. If the patient is dyspneic, is hypoxemic, or has obvious signs of heart failure, providers should titrate oxygen therapy to maintain oxyhemoglobin saturation ≥94%. Morphine is indicated in STEMI when chest discomfort is unresponsive to nitrates. Morphine should be used with caution in unstable angina/non-STEMI, because morphine administration was associated with increased mortality in a large registry. The overall goal of stroke care is to minimize acute brain injury and maximize patient recovery. Treatment of stroke is time sensitive, and these stroke guidelines again emphasize the “D’s of Stroke Care” to highlight important steps in care (and potential steps that may contribute to delays in care). By integrating public education, 911 dispatch, prehospital detection and triage, hospital stroke system development, and stroke unit management, the outcome of stroke care has improved significantly. • The time-sensitive nature of stroke care requires the establishment of local partnerships between academic medical centers and community hospitals. The concept of a “stroke-prepared” hospital has emerged with the goal of ensuring that best practices for stroke care (acute and beyond) are offered in an organized fashion throughout the region. Additional work is needed to expand the reach of regional stroke networks. • Each EMS system should work within a regional stroke system of care to ensure prompt triage and transport to a stroke hospital when possible. • Although blood pressure management is a component of the ED care of stroke patients, unless the patient is hypotensive (systolic blood pressure <90 mm Hg), prehospital treatment of blood pressure is not recommended. • A growing body of evidence indicates improvement in 1-year survival rate, functional outcomes, and quality of life when patients hospitalized with acute stroke are cared for in a dedicated stroke unit by a multidisciplinary team experienced in managing stroke. • Guidelines for indications, contraindications, and cautions when considering use of recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rtPA) have been updated to be consistent with the American Stroke Association/AHA recommendations. • Although a higher likelihood of good functional outcome is reported when patients with acute ischemic stroke receive rtPA within 3 hours of stroke symptom onset, treatment of carefully selected patients with acute ischemic stroke with IV rtPA between 3 and 4.5 hours after symptom onset has also been shown to improve clinical outcome; however, the degree of clinical benefit is smaller than that achieved with treatment within 3 hours. At present, the use of IV rtPA within 3 to 4.5 hours after symptom onset has not been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. • Recent studies showed that stroke unit care is superior to care in general medical wards, and the positive effects of stroke unit care can persist for years. The magnitude of benefits from treatment in a stroke unit is comparable to the magnitude of effects achieved with IV rtPA. • The table for management of hypertension in stroke patients has been updated. PEDIATRIC BASIC LIFE SUPPORT Many key issues in pediatric BLS are the same as those in adult BLS. These include the following: • Initiation of CPR with chest compressions rather than rescue breaths (C-A-B rather than A-B-C); beginning CPR with compressions rather than ventilations leads to a shorter delay to first compression. • Continued emphasis on provision of high-quality CPR. • Modification of recommendations regarding adequate depth of compressions to at least one third of the anterior-posterior diameter of the chest; this corresponds to approximately 11⁄2 inches (about 4 cm) in most infants and about 2 inches (5 cm) in most children. • Removal of “look, listen, and feel for breathing” from the sequence. PEDIATRIC BLS •• De-emphasis of the pulse check for healthcare providers: Additional data suggest that healthcare providers cannot quickly and reliably determine the presence or absence of a pulse. For a child who is unresponsive and not breathing, if a pulse cannot be detected within 10 seconds, healthcare providers should begin CPR. • Use of an AED for infants: For infants, a manual defibrillator is preferred to an AED for defibrillation. If a manual defibrillator is not available, an AED equipped with a pediatric dose attenuator is preferred. If neither is available, an AED without a pediatric dose attenuator may be used. Change in CPR Sequence (C-A-B Rather Than A-B-C) 2010 (New): Initiate CPR for infants and children with chest compressions rather than rescue breaths (C-A-B rather than A-B-C). CPR should begin with 30 compressions (any lone rescuer) or 15 compressions (for resuscitation of infants and children by 2 healthcare providers) rather than with 2 ventilations. For resuscitation of the newly born, see the Neonatal Resuscitation section. 2005 (Old): Cardiopulmonary resuscitation was initiated with opening of the airway and the provision of 2 breaths before chest compressions. Why: This proposed major change in CPR sequencing to compressions before ventilations (C-A-B) led to vigorous debate among experts in pediatric resuscitation. Because most pediatric cardiac arrests are asphyxial, rather than sudden primary cardiac arrests, both intuition and clinical data support the need for ventilations and compressions for pediatric CPR. However, pediatric cardiac arrests are much less common than adult sudden (primary) cardiac arrests, and many rescuers do nothing because they are uncertain or confused. Most pediatric cardiac arrest victims do not receive any bystander CPR, so any strategy that improves the likelihood of bystander action may save lives. Therefore, the C-A-B approach for victims of all ages was adopted with the hope of improving the chance that bystander CPR would be performed. The new sequence should theoretically only delay rescue breaths by about 18 seconds (the time it takes to deliver 30 compressions) or less (with 2 rescuers). Chest Compression Depth 2010 (New): To achieve effective chest compressions, rescuers should compress at least one third of the anterior- posterior diameter of the chest. This corresponds to approximately 11⁄2 inches (about 4 cm) in most infants and about 2 inches (5 cm) in most children. 2005 (Old): Push with sufficient force to depress the chest approximately one third to one half the anterior-posterior diameter of the chest. Why: Evidence from radiologic studies of the chest in children suggests that compression to one half the anterior-posterior diameter may not be achievable. However, effective chest compressions require pushing hard, and based on new data, the depth of about 11⁄2 inches (4 cm) for most infants and about 2 inches (5 cm) in most children is recommended. Elimination of “Look, Listen, and Feel for Breathing” 2010 (New): “Look, listen, and feel” was removed from the sequence for assessment of breathing after opening the airway. Why: With the new chest compression–first sequence, CPR is performed if the infant or child is unresponsive and not breathing (or only gasping) and begins with compressions (C-A-B sequence). Pulse Check Again De-emphasized 2010 (New): If the infant or child is unresponsive and not breathing or only gasping, healthcare providers may take up to 10 seconds to attempt to feel for a pulse (brachial in an infant and carotid or femoral in a child). If, within 10 seconds, you don’t feel a pulse or are not sure if you feel a pulse, begin chest compressions. It can be difficult to determine the presence or absence of a pulse, especially in an emergency, and studies show that both healthcare providers and lay rescuers are unable to reliably detect a pulse. 2005 (Old): If you are a healthcare provider, try to palpate a pulse. Take no more than 10 seconds. Why: The recommendation is the same, but there is additional evidence to suggest that healthcare providers cannot reliably and rapidly detect either the presence or the absence of a pulse in children. Given the risk of not providing chest compressions for a cardiac arrest victim and the relatively minimal risk of providing chest compressions when a pulse is present, the 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC recommend compressions if a rescuer is unsure about the presence of a pulse. Defibrillation and Use of the AED in Infants 2010 (New): For infants, a manual defibrillator is preferred to an AED for defibrillation. If a manual defibrillator is not available, an AED equipped with a pediatric dose attenuator is preferred. If neither is available, an AED without a pediatric dose attenuator may be used. 2005 (Old): Data have shown that AEDs can be used safely and effectively in children 1 to 8 years of age. However, there are insufficient data to make a recommendation for or against using an AED in infants <1 year of age. PPEDIATRIC ALS L A Y R E S C U E R WWhy: Newer case reports suggest that an AED may be safe and effective in infants. Because survival requires defibrillation when a shockable rhythm is present during cardiac arrest, delivery of a high-dose shock is preferable to no shock. Limited evidence supports the safety of AED use in infants. • Many key issues in the review of the PALS literature resulted in refinement of existing recommendations rather than new recommendations; new information is provided for resuscitation of infants and children with selected congenital heart defects and pulmonary hypertension. • Monitoring capnography/capnometry is again recommended to confirm proper endotracheal tube position and may be useful during CPR to assess and optimize the quality of chest compressions. • The PALS cardiac arrest algorithm was simplified to emphasize organization of care around 2-minute periods of uninterrupted CPR. • The initial defibrillation energy dose of 2 to 4 J/kg of either monophasic or biphasic waveform is reasonable; for ease of teaching, a dose of 2 J/kg may be used (this dose is the same as in the 2005 recommendation). For second and subsequent doses, give at least 4 J/kg. Doses higher than 4 J/kg (not to exceed 10 J/kg or the adult dose) may also be safe and effective, especially if delivered with a biphasic defibrillator. • On the basis of increasing evidence of potential harm from high oxygen exposure, a new recommendation has been added to titrate inspired oxygen (when appropriate equipment is available), once spontaneous circulation has been restored, to maintain an arterial oxyhemoglobin saturation ≥94% but <100% to limit the risk of hyperoxemia. • New sections have been added on resuscitation of infants and children with congenital heart defects, including single ventricle, palliated single ventricle, and pulmonary hypertension. • Several recommendations for medications have been revised. These include not administering calcium except in very specific circumstances and limiting the use of etomidate in septic shock. • Indications for postresuscitation therapeutic hypothermia have been clarified somewhat. • New diagnostic considerations have been developed for sudden cardiac death of unknown etiology. • Providers are advised to seek expert consultation, if possible, when administering amiodarone or procainamide to hemodynamically stable patients with arrhythmias. • The definition of wide-complex tachycardia has been changed from >0.08 second to >0.09 second. Recommendations for Monitoring Exhaled CO2 2010 (New): Exhaled CO2 detection (capnography or colorimetry) is recommended in addition to clinical assessment to confirm tracheal tube position for neonates, infants, and children with a perfusing cardiac rhythm in all settings (eg, prehospital, ED, intensive care unit, ward, operating room) and during intrahospital or interhospital transport (Figure 3A on page 13). Continuous capnography or capnometry monitoring, if available, may be beneficial during CPR to help guide therapy, especially the effectiveness of chest compressions (Figure 3B on page 13). 2005 (Old): In infants and children with a perfusing rhythm, use a colorimetric detector or capnography to detect exhaled CO2 to confirm endotracheal tube position in the prehospital and in-hospital settings and during intrahospital and interhospital transport. Why: Exhaled CO2 monitoring (capnography or colorimetry) generally confirms placement of the endotracheal tube in the airway and may more rapidly indicate endotracheal tube misplacement/displacement than monitoring of oxyhemoglobin saturation. Because patient transport increases the risk for tube displacement, continuous CO2 monitoring is especially important at these times. Animal and adult studies show a strong correlation between PETCO2 concentration and interventions that increase cardiac output during CPR. PETCO2 values consistently <10 to 15 mm Hg suggest that efforts should be focused on improving chest compressions and making sure that ventilation is not excessive. An abrupt and sustained rise in PETCO2 may be observed just before clinical identification of ROSC, so use of PETCO2 monitoring may reduce the need to interrupt chest compressions for a pulse check. Defibrillation Energy Doses 2010 (New): It is acceptable to use an initial dose of 2 to 4 J/kg for defibrillation, but for ease of teaching, an initial dose of 2 J/kg may be used. For refractory VF, it is reasonable to increase the dose. Subsequent energy levels should be at least 4 J/kg, and higher energy levels, not to exceed 10 J/kg or the adult maximum dose, may be considered. 2005 (Old): With a manual defibrillator (monophasic or biphasic), use a dose of 2 J/kg for the first attempt and 4 J/kg for subsequent attempts. PEDIATRIC ALS WWhy: More data are needed to identify the optimal energy dose for pediatric defibrillation. Limited evidence is available about effective or maximum energy doses for pediatric defibrillation, but some data suggest that higher doses may be safe and potentially more effective. Given the limited evidence to support a change, the new recommendation is a minor modification that allows higher doses up to the maximum dose most experts believe is safe. Limiting Oxygen to Normal Levels After Resuscitation 2010 (New): Once the circulation is restored, monitor arterial oxyhemoglobin saturation. It may be reasonable, when the appropriate equipment is available, to titrate oxygen administration to maintain the arterial oxyhemoglobin saturation ≥94%. Provided appropriate equipment is available, once ROSC is achieved, adjust the FIO2 to the minimum concentration needed to achieve arterial oxyhemoglobin saturation ≥94%, with the goal of avoiding hyperoxia while ensuring adequate oxygen delivery. Because an arterial oxyhemoglobin saturation of 100% may correspond to a PaO2 anywhere between approximately 80 and 500 mm Hg, in general it is appropriate to wean the FIO2 when the saturation is 100%, provided the saturation can be maintained ≥94%. 2005 (Old): Hyperoxia and the risk for reperfusion injury were addressed in the 2005 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC in general, but recommendations for titration of inspired oxygen were not as specific. Why: In effect, if equipment to titrate oxygen is available, titrate oxygen to keep the oxyhemoglobin saturation 94% to 99%. Data suggest that hyperoxemia (ie, a high PaO2) enhances the oxidative injury observed after ischemia- reperfusion such as occurs after resuscitation from cardiac arrest. The risk of oxidative injury may be reduced by titrating the FIO2 to reduce the PaO2 (this is accomplished by monitoring arterial oxyhemoglobin saturation) while ensuring adequate arterial oxygen content. Recent data from an adult study5 demonstrated worse outcomes with hyperoxia after resuscitation from cardiac arrest. Resuscitation of Infants and Children With Congenital Heart Disease 2010 (New): Specific resuscitation guidance has been added for management of cardiac arrest in infants and children with single-ventricle anatomy, Fontan or hemi-Fontan/ bidirectional Glenn physiology, and pulmonary hypertension. 2005 (Old): These topics were not addressed in the 2005 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC. Why: Specific anatomical variants with congenital heart disease present unique challenges for resuscitation. The 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC outline recommendations in each of these clinical scenarios. Common to all scenarios is the potential early use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation as rescue therapy in centers with this advanced capability. Management of Tachycardia 2010 (New): Wide-complex tachycardia is present if the QRS width is >0.09 second. 2005 (Old): Wide-complex tachycardia is present if the QRS width is >0.08 second. Why: In a recent scientific statement,6 QRS duration was considered prolonged if it was >0.09 second for a child under the age of 4 years, and ≥0.1 second was considered prolonged for a child between the ages of 4 and 16 years. For this reason, the PALS guidelines writing group concluded that it would be most appropriate to consider a QRS width >0.09 second as prolonged for the pediatric patient. Although the human eye is not likely to appreciate a difference of 0.01 second, a computer interpretation of the ECG can document the QRS width in milliseconds. Medications During Cardiac Arrest and Shock 2010 (New): The recommendation regarding calcium administration is stronger than in past AHA Guidelines: routine calcium administration is not recommended for pediatric cardiopulmonary arrest in the absence of documented hypocalcemia, calcium channel blocker overdose, hypermagnesemia, or hyperkalemia. Routine calcium administration in cardiac arrest provides no benefit and may be harmful. Etomidate has been shown to facilitate endotracheal intubation in infants and children with minimal hemodynamic effect but is not recommended for routine use in pediatric patients with evidence of septic shock. 2005 (Old): Although the 2005 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC noted that routine administration of calcium does not improve the outcome of cardiac arrest, the words “is not recommended” in the 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC provide a stronger statement and indicate potential harm. Etomidate was not addressed in the 2005 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC. Why: Stronger evidence against the use of calcium during cardiopulmonary arrest resulted in increased emphasis on avoiding the routine use of this drug except for patients with documented hypocalcemia, calcium channel blocker overdose, hypermagnesemia, or hyperkalemia. Evidence of potential harm from the use of etomidate in both adults and children with septic shock led to the recommendation to avoid its routine use in this setting. Etomidate causes adrenal suppression, and the endogenous steroid response may be critically important in patients with septic shock. N E O N A T A L R E S U S C I T A T I O N L A Y R E S C U E R A D U L T C P R PPost–Cardiac Arrest Care 2010 (New): Although there have been no published results of prospective randomized pediatric trials of therapeutic hypothermia, based on adult evidence, therapeutic hypothermia (to 32°C to 34°C) may be beneficial for adolescents who remain comatose after resuscitation from sudden witnessed out-of-hospital VF cardiac arrest. Therapeutic hypothermia (to 32°C to 34°C) may also be considered for infants and children who remain comatose after resuscitation from cardiac arrest. 2005 (Old): Based on extrapolation from adult and neonatal studies, when pediatric patients remain comatose after resuscitation, consider cooling them to 32°C to 34°C for 12 to 24 hours. Why: Additional adult studies have continued to show the benefit of therapeutic hypothermia for comatose patients after cardiac arrest, including those with rhythms other than VF. Pediatric data are needed. Evaluation of Sudden Cardiac Death Victims 2010 (New Topic): When a sudden, unexplained cardiac death occurs in a child or young adult, obtain a complete past medical and family history (including a history of syncopal episodes, seizures, unexplained accidents/drowning, or sudden unexpected death at <50 years of age) and review previous ECGs. All infants, children, and young adults with sudden, unexpected death should, where resources allow, have an unrestricted complete autopsy, preferably performed by a pathologist with training and experience in cardiovascular pathology. Tissue should be preserved for genetic analysis to determine the presence of channelopathy. Why: There is increasing evidence that some cases of sudden death in infants, children, and young adults may be associated with genetic mutations that cause cardiac ion transport defects known as channelopathies. These can cause fatal arrhythmias, and their correct diagnosis may be critically important for living relatives. Neonatal cardiac arrest is predominantly asphyxial, so the A-B-C resuscitation sequence with a 3:1 compression-to-ventilation ratio has been maintained except when the etiology is clearly cardiac. The following were the major neonatal topics in 2010: • Once positive-pressure ventilation or supplementary oxygen administration is begun, assessment should consist of simultaneous evaluation of 3 clinical characteristics: heart rate, respiratory rate, and evaluation of the state of oxygenation (optimally determined by pulse oximetry rather than assessment of color) • Anticipation of the need to resuscitate: elective cesarean section (new topic) • Ongoing assessment • Supplementary oxygen administration • Suctioning • Ventilation strategies (no change from 2005) • Recommendations for monitoring exhaled CO2 • Compression-to-ventilation ratio • Thermoregulation of the preterm infant (no change from 2005) • Postresuscitation therapeutic hypothermia • Delayed cord clamping (new in 2010) • Withholding or discontinuing resuscitative efforts (no change from 2005) Anticipation of the Need to Resuscitate: Elective Cesarean Section 2010 (New): Infants without antenatal risk factors who are born by elective cesarean section performed under regional anesthesia at 37 to 39 weeks of gestation have a decreased requirement for intubation but a slightly increased need for mask ventilation compared with infants after normal vaginal delivery. Such deliveries must be attended by a person capable of providing mask ventilation but not necessarily by a person skilled in neonatal intubation. Assessment of Heart Rate, Respiratory Rate, and Oxygenation 2010 (New): Once positive-pressure ventilation or supplementary oxygen administration is begun, assessment should consist of simultaneous evaluation of 3 clinical characteristics: heart rate, respiratory rate, and evaluation of the state of oxygenation. State of oxygenation is optimally determined by a pulse oximeter rather than by simple assessment of color. 2005 (Old): In 2005, assessment was based on heart rate, respiratory rate, and evaluation of color. Why: Assessment of color is subjective. There are now data regarding normal trends in oxyhemoglobin saturation monitored by pulse oximeter. SSupplementary Oxygen 2010 (New): Pulse oximetry, with the probe attached to the right upper extremity, should be used to assess any need for supplementary oxygen. For babies born at term, it is best to begin resuscitation with air rather than 100% oxygen. Administration of supplementary oxygen should be regulated by blending oxygen and air, and the amount to be delivered should be guided by oximetry monitored from the right upper extremity (ie, usually the wrist or palm). 2005 (Old): If cyanosis, bradycardia, or other signs of distress are noted in a breathing newborn during stabilization, administration of 100% oxygen is indicated while the need for additional intervention is determined. Why: Evidence is now strong that healthy babies born at term start with an arterial oxyhemoglobin saturation of <60% and can require more than 10 minutes to reach saturations of >90%. Hyperoxia can be toxic, particularly to the preterm baby. 2010 (New): Suctioning immediately after birth (including suctioning with a bulb syringe) should be reserved for babies who have an obvious obstruction to spontaneous breathing or require positive-pressure ventilation. There is insufficient evidence to recommend a change in the current practice of performing endotracheal suctioning of nonvigorous babies with meconium-stained amniotic fluid. 2005 (Old): The person assisting delivery of the infant should suction the infant’s nose and mouth with a bulb syringe after delivery of the shoulders but before delivery of the chest. Healthy, vigorous newly born infants generally do not require suctioning after delivery. When the amniotic fluid is meconium stained, suction the mouth, pharynx, and nose as soon as the head is delivered (intrapartum suctioning) regardless of whether the meconium is thin or thick. If the fluid contains meconium and the infant has absent or depressed respirations, decreased muscle tone, or heart rate <100/min, perform direct laryngoscopy immediately after birth for suctioning of residual meconium from the hypopharynx (under direct vision) and intubation/suction of the trachea. Why: There is no evidence that active babies benefit from airway suctioning, even in the presence of meconium, and there is evidence of risk associated with this suctioning. The available evidence does not support or refute the routine endotracheal suctioning of depressed infants born through meconium-stained amniotic fluid. Ventilation Strategies 2010 (No Change From 2005): Positive-pressure ventilation should be administered with sufficient pressure to increase the heart rate or create chest expansion; excessive pressure can seriously injure the preterm lung. However, the optimum pressure, inflation time, tidal volumes, and amount of positive end-expiratory pressure required to establish an effective functional residual capacity have not been defined. Continuous positive airway pressure may be helpful in the transitioning of the preterm baby. Use of the laryngeal mask airway should be considered if face-mask ventilation is unsuccessful and tracheal intubation is unsuccessful or not feasible. 2010 (New): Exhaled CO2 detectors are recommended to confirm endotracheal intubation, although there are rare false- negatives in the face of inadequate cardiac output and false- positives with contamination of the detectors. 2005 (Old): An exhaled CO2 monitor may be used to verify tracheal tube placement. Why: Further evidence is available regarding the efficacy of this monitoring device as an adjunct to confirming endotracheal intubation. Compression-to-Ventilation Ratio 2010 (New): The recommended compression-to-ventilation ratio remains 3:1. If the arrest is known to be of cardiac etiology, a higher ratio (15:2) should be considered. 2005 (Old): There should be a 3:1 ratio of compressions to ventilations, with 90 compressions and 30 breaths to achieve approximately 120 events per minute. Why: The optimal compression-to-ventilation ratio remains unknown. The 3:1 ratio for newborns facilitates provision of adequate minute ventilation, which is considered critical for the vast majority of newborns who have an asphyxial arrest. The consideration of a 15:2 ratio (for 2 rescuers) recognizes that newborns with a cardiac etiology of arrest may benefit from a higher compression-to-ventilation ratio. Postresuscitation Therapeutic Hypothermia 2010 (New): It is recommended that infants born at ≥36 weeks of gestation with evolving moderate to severe hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy should be offered therapeutic hypothermia. Therapeutic hypothermia should be administered under clearly defined protocols similar to those used in published clinical trials and in facilities with the capabilities for multidisciplinary care and longitudinal follow-up. 2005 (Old): Recent animal and human studies suggested that selective (cerebral) hypothermia of the asphyxiated infant may protect against brain injury. Although this is a promising area of research, we cannot recommend routine implementation until appropriate controlled studies in humans have been performed. Why: Several randomized controlled multicenter trials of induced hypothermia (33.5°C to 34.5°C) of newborns ≥36 weeks’ gestational age with moderate to severe hypoxic iischemic encephalopathy showed that babies who were cooled had significantly lower mortality and less neurodevelopmental disability at 18-month follow-up. Delayed Cord Clamping 2010 (New): There is increasing evidence of benefit of delaying cord clamping for at least 1 minute in term and preterm infants not requiring resuscitation. There is insufficient evidence to support or refute a recommendation to delay cord clamping in babies requiring resuscitation. Withholding or Discontinuing Resuscitative Efforts 2010 (Reaffirmed 2005 Recommendation): In a newly born baby with no detectable heart rate, which remains undetectable for 10 minutes, it is appropriate to consider stopping resuscitation. The decision to continue resuscitation efforts beyond 10 minutes of no heart rate should take into consideration factors such as the presumed etiology of the arrest, the gestation of the baby, the presence or absence of complications, the potential role of therapeutic hypothermia, and the parents’ previously expressed feelings about acceptable risk of morbidity. When gestation, birth weight, or congenital anomalies are associated with almost certain early death and an unacceptably high morbidity is likely among the rare survivors, resuscitation is not indicated. The ethical issues relating to resuscitation are complex, occurring in different settings (in or out of the hospital) and among different providers (lay rescuers or healthcare personnel) and involving initiation or termination of basic and/or advanced life support. All healthcare providers should consider the ethical, legal, and cultural factors associated with providing care for individuals in need of resuscitation. Although providers play a role in the decision-making process during resuscitation, they should be guided by science, the preferences of the individual or their surrogates, and local policy and legal requirements. Terminating Resuscitative Efforts in Adults With Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest 2010 (New): For adults experiencing out-of-hospital cardiac arrest who are receiving only BLS, the “BLS termination of resuscitation rule” was established to consider terminating BLS support before ambulance transport if all of the following criteria are met: • Arrest not witnessed by EMS provider or first responder • No ROSC after 3 complete rounds of CPR and AED analyses • No AED shocks delivered For situations when ALS EMS personnel are present to provide care for an adult with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, an “ALS termination of resuscitation” rule was established to consider terminating resuscitative efforts before ambulance transport if all of the following criteria are met: • Arrest not witnessed (by anyone) • No bystander CPR provided • No ROSC after complete ALS care in the field • No shocks delivered Implementation of these rules includes contacting online medical control when the criteria are met. Emergency medical service providers should receive training in sensitive communication with the family about the outcome of the resuscitation. Support for the rules should be sought from collaborating agencies such as hospital EDs, the medical coroner’s office, online medical directors, and the police. 2005 (Old): No specific criteria were established previously. Why: Both BLS and ALS termination of resuscitation rules were validated externally in multiple EMS settings across the United States, Canada, and Europe. Implementation of these rules can reduce the rate of unnecessary hospital transport by 40% to 60%, thereby decreasing associated road hazards, which place providers and the public at risk, inadvertent exposure of EMS personnel to potential biohazards, and the higher cost of ED pronouncement. Note: No such criteria have been established for pediatric (neonate, infant, or child) out-of- hospital cardiac arrest, because no predictors of resuscitation outcome have been validated for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in this population. Prognostic Indicators in the Adult Postarrest Patient Treated With Therapeutic Hypothermia 2010 (New): In adult post–cardiac arrest patients treated with therapeutic hypothermia, it is recommended that clinical neurologic signs, electrophysiologic studies, biomarkers, and imaging be performed where available at 3 days after cardiac arrest. Currently, there is limited evidence to guide decisions regarding withdrawal of life support. The clinician should document all available prognostic testing 72 hours after cardiac arrest treated with therapeutic hypothermia and use best clinical judgment based on this testing to make a decision to withdraw life support when appropriate. 2005 (Old): No prognostic indicators had been established for patients undergoing therapeutic hypothermia. For those not undergoing therapeutic hypothermia, a meta- analysis of 33 studies of outcome of anoxic-ischemic coma documented that the following 3 factors were associated with poor outcome: • Absence of pupillary response to light on the third day • Absence of motor response to pain by the third day EDUCATION, IMPLEMENTATION, AND TEAMS •• Bilateral absence of cortical response to median nerve somatosensory-evoked potentials when used in normothermic patients who were comatose for at least 72 hours after a hypoxic-ischemic insult Withdrawal of life support is ethically permissible under these circumstances. Why: On the basis of the limited available evidence, potentially reliable prognosticators of poor outcome in patients treated with therapeutic hypothermia after cardiac arrest include bilateral absence of N20 peak on somatosensory evoked potential ≥24 hours after cardiac arrest and the absence of both corneal and pupillary reflexes ≥3 days after cardiac arrest. Limited available evidence also suggests that a Glasgow Coma Scale Motor Score of 2 or less at day 3 after sustained ROSC and the presence of status epilepticus are potentially unreliable prognosticators of poor outcome in post–cardiac arrest patients treated with therapeutic hypothermia. Similarly, recovery of consciousness and cognitive functions is possible in a few post–cardiac arrest patients treated with therapeutic hypothermia despite bilateral absent or minimally present N20 responses of median nerve somatosensory evoked potentials, which suggests they may be unreliable as well. The reliability of serum biomarkers as prognostic indicators is also limited by the relatively few patients who have been studied. Education, Implementation, and Teams is a new section in the 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC to address the growing body of evidence guiding best practices for teaching and learning resuscitation skills, implementation of the Chain of Survival, and best practice related to teams and systems of care. Because this information will likely impact course content and format, the recommendations are highlighted here. Summary of Key Issues Major recommendations and points of emphasis in this new section include the following: • The current 2-year certification period for basic and advanced life support courses should include periodic assessment of rescuer knowledge and skills, with reinforcement or refresher information provided as needed. The optimal timing and method for this reassessment and reinforcement are not known and warrant further investigation. • Methods to improve bystander willingness to perform CPR include formal training in CPR. • Hands-Only (compression-only) CPR should be taught to those who may be unwilling or unable to perform conventional CPR, and providers should be educated to overcome barriers to provision of CPR (eg, fear or panic when faced with an actual cardiac arrest victim). • Emergency medical services dispatchers should provide instructions over the telephone to help bystanders recognize victims of cardiac arrest, including victims who may still be gasping, and to encourage bystanders to provide CPR if arrest is likely. Dispatchers may instruct untrained bystanders in the performance of Hands-Only (compression-only) CPR. • Basic life support skills can be learned equally well with “practice while watching” a video presentation as with longer, traditional, instructor-led courses. • To reduce the time to defibrillation for cardiac arrest victims, AED use should not be limited only to persons with formal training in their use. However, AED training does improve performance in simulation and continues to be recommended. • Training in teamwork and leadership skills should continue to be included in ACLS and PALS courses. • Manikins with realistic features such as the capability to demonstrate chest expansion and breath sounds, generate a pulse and blood pressure, and speak may be useful for integrating the knowledge, skills, and behaviors required in ACLS and PALS training. However, there is insufficient evidence to recommend for or against their routine use in courses. • Written tests should not be used exclusively to assess the competence of a participant in an advanced life support (ACLS or PALS) course; performance assessment is also needed. • Formal assessment should continue to be included in resuscitation courses, as a method of evaluating both the success of the student in achieving the learning objectives and the effectiveness of the course. • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation prompt and feedback devices may be useful for training rescuers and may be useful as part of an overall strategy to improve the quality of CPR for actual cardiac arrests. • Debriefing is a learner-focused, nonthreatening technique to help individual rescuers and teams reflect on and improve performance. Debriefing should be included in ALS courses to facilitate learning and can be used to review performance in the clinical setting to improve subsequent performance. • Systems-based approaches to improving resuscitation performance, such as regional systems of care and rapid response systems or medical emergency teams, may be useful to reduce the variability in survival from cardiac arrest. Two Years Is Too Long an Interval for Skills Practice and Reassessment 2010 (New): Skill performance should be assessed during the 2-year certification with reinforcement provided as needed. The optimal timing and method for this reassessment and reinforcement are not known. Why: The quality of rescuer education and frequency of retraining are critical factors in improving the effectiveness of resuscitation. Ideally, retraining should not be limited to 2-year intervals. More frequent renewal of skills is needed, with a commitment to maintenance of certification similar to that embraced by many healthcare-credentialing organizations. Instructors and participants should be aware that successful completion of any AHA ECC course is only the first step toward attaining and maintaining competence. American Heart Association ECC courses should be part of a larger continuing education and continuous quality improvement process that reflects the needs and practices of individuals and systems. The best method to help rescuers maintain required resuscitation skills is currently unknown. Learning to Mastery 2010 (New): New CPR prompt and feedback devices may be useful for training rescuers and as part of an overall strategy to improve the quality of CPR in actual cardiac arrests and resuscitations. Training for the complex combination of skills required to perform adequate chest compressions should focus on demonstrating mastery. Why: Maintaining focus during CPR on the 3 characteristics of rate, depth, and chest recoil while minimizing interruptions is a complex challenge even for highly trained professionals and accordingly must receive appropriate attention in training. The 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC have placed renewed emphasis on ensuring that chest compressions are performed correctly. Training simply to “push hard and push fast” may not be adequate to ensure excellent chest compressions. Use of CPR prompt and feedback devices during training can improve learning and retention. Overcoming Barriers to Performance 2010 (New): Training should address barriers that interfere with bystander willingness to attempt CPR. Why: Many fears of potential rescuers can be alleviated by education about actual risks to the resuscitation provider and to the arrest victim. Education may help people previously trained in BLS to be more likely to attempt resuscitation. Frequent responses identified in studies of actual bystanders are fear and panic, and training programs must identify methods to reduce these responses. Emergency medical services dispatcher instructions should identify and use methods that have proven effective in educating and motivating potential providers to act. Learning Teamwork Skills in ACLS and PALS 2010 (New): Advanced life support training should include training in teamwork. Why: Resuscitation skills are often performed simultaneously, and healthcare providers must be able to work collaboratively to minimize interruptions in chest compressions. Teamwork and leadership skills continue to be important, particularly for advanced courses that include ACLS and PALS providers. AED Training Not Required for Use 2010 (New): Use of an AED does not require training, although training does improve performance. Why: Manikin-based studies have demonstrated that AEDs can be operated correctly without prior training. Allowing the use of AEDs by untrained bystanders can be beneficial and may be lifesaving. Because even minimal training has been shown to improve performance in simulated cardiac arrests, training opportunities should be made available and promoted for the lay rescuer. Continuous Quality Improvement for Resuscitation Programs 2010 (New): Resuscitation systems should establish ongoing systems of care assessment and improvement. Why: There is evidence of considerable regional variation in the reported incidence and outcome of cardiac arrest in the United States. This variation is further evidence of the need for communities and systems to accurately identify each instance of treated cardiac arrest and measure outcomes. It also suggests additional opportunities for improving survival rates in many communities. Community and hospital-based resuscitation programs should systematically monitor cardiac arrests, the level of resuscitation care provided, and outcome. Continuous quality improvement includes systematic evaluation and feedback, measurement or benchmarking and interpretation, and efforts to optimize resuscitation care and help to narrow the gaps between ideal and actual resuscitation performance. The 2010 First Aid Guidelines were once again codeveloped by the AHA and the American Red Cross (ARC). The 2010 AHA/ARC Guidelines for First Aid are based on worksheets (topical literature reviews) on selected topics, under the auspices of an International First Aid Science Advisory Board made up of representatives from 30 first aid organizations; this process is different from that used for the ILCOR International Consensus oon CPR and ECC Science With Treatment Recommendations and was not part of the ILCOR process. For the purposes of the 2010 AHA/ARC Guidelines for First Aid, the International First Aid Science Advisory Board defined first aid as the assessments and interventions that can be performed by a bystander (or by the victim) with minimal or no medical equipment. A first aid provider is defined as someone with formal training in first aid, emergency care, or medicine who provides first aid. Key topics in the 2010 AHA/ARC Guidelines for First Aid include • Supplementary oxygen administration • Epinephrine and anaphylaxis • Aspirin administration for chest discomfort (new) • Tourniquets and bleeding control • Hemostatic agents (new) • Snakebites • Jellyfish stings (new) • Heat emergencies Topics covered in the 2010 Guidelines but with no new recommendations since 2005 are the use of inhalers for breathing difficulties, seizures, wounds and abrasions, burns and burn blisters, spine stabilization, musculoskeletal injuries, dental injuries, cold emergencies, and poison emergencies. Supplementary Oxygen 2010 (No Change From 2005): Routine administration of supplementary oxygen is not recommended as a first aid measure for shortness of breath or chest discomfort. 2010 (New): Supplementary oxygen administration should be considered as part of first aid for divers with a decompression injury. Why: As in 2005, no evidence was found that showed a benefit of supplementary oxygen administration as a first aid measure to victims with shortness of breath or chest discomfort. Evidence was found (new for 2010) of a possible benefit of supplementary oxygen for divers with a decompression injury. Epinephrine and Anaphylaxis 2010 (New): New in 2010 is the recommendation that if symptoms of anaphylaxis persist despite epinephrine administration, first aid providers should seek medical assistance before administering a second dose of epinephrine. 2005 (Old): As in 2005, the 2010 AHA/ARC Guidelines for First Aid recommend that first aid providers learn the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis and the proper use of an epinephrine autoinjector so they can aid the victim. Why: Epinephrine can be lifesaving for a victim of anaphylaxis, but approximately 18% to 35% of victims who have the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis may require a second dose of epinephrine. The diagnosis of anaphylaxis can be a challenge, even for professionals, and excessive epinephrine administration may produce complications (eg, worsening of myocardial ischemia or arrhythmias) if given to patients who do not have anaphylaxis (eg, if administered to a patient with ACS). Therefore, the first aid provider is encouraged to activate the EMS system before administering a second dose of epinephrine. Aspirin Administration for Chest Discomfort 2010 (New): First aid providers are encouraged to activate the EMS system for anyone with chest discomfort. While waiting for EMS to arrive, first aid providers should advise the patient to chew 1 adult (non–enteric-coated) or 2 low- dose “baby” aspirins if the patient has no history of allergy to aspirin and no recent gastrointestinal bleeding. Why: Aspirin is beneficial if the chest discomfort is due to an ACS. It can be very difficult even for professionals to determine whether chest discomfort is of cardiac origin. The administration of aspirin must therefore never delay EMS activation. Tourniquets and Bleeding Control 2010 (No Change From 2005): Because of the potential adverse effects of tourniquets and difficulty in their proper application, use of a tourniquet to control bleeding of the extremities is indicated only if direct pressure is not effective or possible and if the first aid provider has proper training in tourniquet use. Why: There has been a great deal of experience with using tourniquets to control bleeding on the battlefield, and there is no question that they work under proper circumstances and with proper training. However, there are no data on tourniquet use by first aid providers. The adverse effects of tourniquets, which can include ischemia and gangrene of the extremity, as well as shock and even death, appear to be related to the amount of time tourniquets remain in place, and their effectiveness is partially dependent on tourniquet type. In general, specially designed tourniquets are better than improvised ones. 2010 (New): The routine use of hemostatic agents to control bleeding as a first aid measure is not recommended at this time. Why: Despite the fact that a number of hemostatic agents have been effective in controlling bleeding, their use is not recommended as a first aid method of bleeding control bbecause of significant variability in effectiveness and the potential for adverse effects, including tissue destruction with induction of a proembolic state and potential thermal injury. 2010 (New): Applying a pressure immobilization bandage with a pressure between 40 and 70 mm Hg in the upper extremity and between 55 and 70 mm Hg in the lower extremity around the entire length of the bitten extremity is an effective and safe way to slow lymph flow and therefore the dissemination of venom. 2005 (Old): In 2005, use of pressure immobilization bandages to slow the spread of the toxin was recommended only for victims of bites by snakes with neurotoxic venom. Why: Effectiveness of pressure immobilization has now also been demonstrated for bites by other venomous American snakes. Jellyfish Stings 2010 (New): To inactivate venom load and prevent further envenomation, jellyfish stings should be liberally washed with vinegar (4% to 6% acetic acid solution) as soon as possible and for at least 30 seconds. After the nematocysts are removed or deactivated, the pain from jellyfish stings should be treated with hot-water immersion when possible. Why: There are 2 actions necessary for treatment of jellyfish stings: preventing further nematocyst discharge and pain relief. A number of topical treatments have been used, but a critical evaluation of the literature shows that vinegar is most effective for inactivation of the nematocysts. Immersion with water, as hot as tolerated for about 20 minutes, is most effective for treating the pain. Heat Emergencies 2010 (No Change From 2005): First aid for heat cramps includes rest, cooling off, and drinking an electrolyte- carbohydrate mixture that can include juice, milk, or a commercial electrolyte-carbohydrate drink. Stretching, icing, and massaging the painful muscles may be helpful. Heat exhaustion must be vigorously treated by having the victim lie down in a cool place, removing as many of the victim’s clothes as possible, cooling, preferably by immersing the victim in cold water, and activating EMS. Heat stroke requires emergency treatment by EMS providers and will require treatment with IV fluids. The first aid provider should not try to force the victim of heat stroke to drink fluids. Why: The 2010 AHA/ARC Guidelines for First Aid have divided heat emergencies into 3 categories of increasing severity: heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and, the most severe, heat stroke. Signs of heat stroke include those of heat exhaustion plus signs of central nervous system involvement. As a result, heat stroke requires emergency care including IV fluid therapy. In the years since the publication of the 2005 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC, many resuscitation systems and communities have documented improved survival for victims of cardiac arrest. However, too few victims of cardiac arrest receive bystander CPR. We know that CPR quality must be high and that victims require excellent post–cardiac arrest care by organized teams with members who function well together. Education and frequent refresher training are likely the keys to improving resuscitation performance. In this 50th year since the publication of the landmark Kouwenhoven, Jude, and Knickerbocker description of successful closed chest compression,4 we must all rededicate ourselves to improving the frequency of bystander CPR and the quality of all CPR and post–cardiac arrest care. 1. Field JM, Hazinski MF, Sayre M, et al. Part 1: Executive Summary of 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC. Circulation. In press. 2. Hazinski MF, Nolan JP, Billi JE, et al. Part 1: Executive Summary: 2010 International Consensus on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Science With Treatment Recommendations. Circulation. In press. 3. Nolan JP, Hazinski MF, Billi JE, et al. Part 1: Executive Summary: 2010 International Consensus on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Science With Treatment Recommendations. Resuscitation. In press. 4. Kouwenhoven WB, Jude JR, Knickerbocker GG. Closed-chest cardiac massage. JAMA. 1960;173:1064-1067. 5. Kilgannon JH, Jones AE, Shapiro NI, et al. Association between arterial hyperoxia following resuscitation from cardiac arrest and in-hospital mortality. JAMA. 2010;303:2165-2171. 6. Surawicz B, Childers R, Deal BJ, et al. AHA/ACCF/HRS Recommendations for the Standardization and Interpretation of the Electrocardiogram, Part III: Intraventricular Conduction Disturbances. Circulation. 2009;119:e235-e240. 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Return to Swimming Instruction and Water Safety Education Swimming Instruction and ... Swimming Instruction and Water Safety Education The School Swimming Outside of School Hours Voucher ProgramExternal Link (the voucher program) gives current primary school students who missed out on school swimming lessons in 2020, 2021 or 2022 the chance to catch up. Schools can use the voucher program and issue vouchers until Thursday 6 April 2023. Refer to the Resources tab for more information. The purpose of this policy is to ensure that all school swimming and water safety programs meet the Victorian Curriculum F–10 and provide students with the knowledge and confidence to participate in aquatic activities. From 2017, the Victorian Curriculum F–10 has required swimming and water safety education to be taught as part of the Health and Physical Education learning area. By the end of Year 6, it is anticipated that students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills identified in the Victorian Water Safety Certificate. Information on managing risk and conducting programs safely can be found in the Excursions Policy, with specific guidance on swimming activities in the Excursions Guidelines chapter Adventure Activities. This policy applies to programs which have the purpose of teaching swimming and water safety as part of the school curriculum. For information on risk management in relation to swimming and water safety education as well as other water activities such as recreational swimming, surfing, canoeing and boating, refer to the Excursions Policy, with specific guidance on swimming activities in the Excursions Guidelines chapter Adventure Activities. Swimming and water safety is included in the Health and Physical Education curriculum from Foundation to Level 10External Link . This requires schools to ensure that they are implementing a swimming and water safety program that meets the requirements of the curriculum. Individual schools are expected to make decisions about how to best incorporate swimming and water safety into their school programs, based on factors such as access to safe swimming facilities/locations, qualified instructors and their broader learning program. To help build schools’ swimming and water safety programs, the Department has collaborated with Life Saving Victoria (LSV) in developing a School Swimming and Water Safety ToolkitExternal Link , which provides a full suite of information on: Water safety messages and statisticsExternal Link Victorian Curriculum as it relates to swimming and water safetyExternal Link FundingExternal Link Program optionsExternal Link The Victorian Water Safety CertificateExternal Link ResourcesExternal Link Professional developmentExternal Link Curriculum requirements The Victorian Curriculum F–10 outlines what every student in Victorian government schools should learn as part of Health and Physical EducationExternal Link during their first eleven years of schooling. The Health and Physical Education curriculum includes four focus areas with specific reference to swimming and water safety which schools are required to teach: Fundamental movement skills (FMS) — Develop foundation movement and skills to enable students to participate in a range of physical activities. For example, floating and moving the body through water. Safety (S) — Practise behaviours and skills to keep themselves and others safe in and around water. For example, sun safety, use of protective equipment and first aid. Lifelong physical activities (LPA) — Understand that swimming can enhance lifelong health-related fitness and wellbeing. Challenge and adventure activities (CA) — Participate in challenging swimming activities in a range of contexts. For example, triathlon, diving, water polo. The Victorian Water Safety CertificateExternal Link is a Victorian Government initiative, which describes specific competencies that should be achieved by the end of primary school. These competencies identify the knowledge and skills to enable students to safely enjoy water-based activities in calm and shallow aquatic environments. The competencies focus on water safety knowledge, rescue skills, survival sequences and the ability to swim a continuous distance of 50 metres. Further detail about the requirements for swimming and water safety can be found in the Victorian Curriculum on VCAA websiteExternal Link and in the School Swimming and Water Safety ToolkitExternal Link on the LSV website. Progression Model and achievement levels The Department, with LSV and VCAA, has developed the Sample Swimming and Water Safety F–10 Progression ModelExternal Link . This Model defines the swimming and water safety competencies expected to be achieved by students by the end of each level in the curriculum. The two strands within the Victorian Curriculum: Health and Physical Education are: Personal, Social and Community Health and Movement The Model has organised each competency from the National Swimming and Water Safety Framework, as well as the content descriptions from the Victorian Curriculum, into these two curriculum strands. Each level in the Model reflects the content outlined in the Victorian Curriculum: Health and Physical Education and the National Swimming and Water Safety Framework. Designing and delivering swimming and water safety programs Funding for swimming in schools is delivered to Victorian government schools via the Student Resource Package. The Swimming in Schools initiative provides funding for the delivery of quality swimming and water safety education. Please refer to the Parent Payments Policy for more information. The Victorian Curriculum F–10 is structured as a continuum across levels of learning achievement, which enables the development of targeted learning programs for all students that can be delivered with a range of classroom-based lessons together with in-pool swimming lessons across the year levels. As the achievement level of swimming and water safety for students varies across school year levels, swimming programs should allow students to participate at the level appropriate to their individual learning needs. For example, the minimum achievement level anticipated by the end of Year 6 is the Victorian Water Safety Certificate, however, if students achieve their certificate prior to the end of Year 6 then curriculum should be delivered as appropriate to their learning needs beyond that. For more information refer to the Sample Swimming and Water Safety F–10 Progression ModelExternal Link . Victorian government schools can also elect to deliver separate, extra-curricular swimming programs that are in addition to the school’s swimming program, such as swimming carnivals, surf camps and training for competitions, which schools can provide on an optional, user-pays basis. Case studies of various schools’ swimming programs provide examples of cost-effective ways of delivering swimming programs in line with the Victorian Curriculum and are available on the LSV website: St James Primary School, VermontExternal Link : A video of a metropolitan school that shows how the school successfully varies swimming venues to cater to the different competencies and learning needs of students. Loch Sport Primary SchoolExternal Link : A video of a regional school with small class numbers that has developed a swimming program that is time and cost effective and successfully engages with parents. Airly Primary SchoolExternal Link : A written case study of a regional school with small class numbers and no nearby aquatic facilities, that uses transportation and funding effectively. Clayton South Primary SchoolExternal Link : A written case study of a metropolitan and culturally diverse school that effectively engages with parents to ensure understanding of the importance of the swimming program, which is adjusted for varying competencies. Skipton Primary SchoolExternal Link : A written case study of a regional school that delivers its own swimming and water safety programs annually with AUSTSWIM qualified teachers and parents, and shows how timetabling and these cost effective measures contribute to the program’s delivery. St Thomas Primary SchoolExternal Link : A written case study of a regional Catholic school and their partnership approach with the aquatic facility that results in 85% of Year 6 students attaining the Victorian Water Safety Certificate, which is celebrated by the whole school. The VCAA has developed sample swimming and water safety activities for Foundation to Level 10. These resources include land-based and water-based activities which can be included in school swimming and water safety programs. In addition to these swimming and water safety activities, examples of assessment strategies for swimming and water safety have also been outlined by VCAA for each of the Levels. Refer to: Foundation LevelExternal Link Level 2External Link Level 10External Link To further assist schools in the development of individual school swimming and water safety programs, an online interactive options toolExternal Link as well as a posterExternal Link can be found in the School Swimming and Water Safety ToolkitExternal Link . Schools are funded through the Student Resource Package (SRP) to deliver the Victorian Curriculum, including swimming and water safety which is part of the Health and Physical Education curriculum. Funding provided for swimming and water safety education must be used to deliver F–10 swimming and water safety instruction for students. Expenditure will be tracked against the Swimming in Schools CASES 21 code. More information is provided in the SRP Targeted Initiatives Guidance on Swimming in School (reference 115). Related policies Curriculum Program Foundation to 10External Link Excursions Policy Parent Payment Policy SRP — Targeted Initiatives, Swimming in School (Reference 115) Swimming Instruction and Water Safety Ed... Department Policy, Guidance and Resources for its Swimming I... There is no further guidance for this topic. For more inform... Department policy on school swimming and water safety education Policy last updated Targeted School Services Unit Statewide Services Branch, Schools Operations and Statewide Services Division [email protected]	{"pred_label": "__label__cc", "pred_label_prob": 0.5702157616615295, "wiki_prob": 0.42978423833847046, "source": "cc/2023-06/en_middle_0099.json.gz/line397504"}
Maoyan: “Internet + Entertainment” Strategy to Create Long-term Value HONG KONG – (ACN Newswire) – As the movie and entertainment market in China gears up to embrace the Chinese New Year holiday, one of its busiest seasons of the year, Maoyan Entertainment, a leading platform providing innovative Internet-empowered entertainment services, is celebrating its listing today on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. The stock code for Maoyan is 1896, which has special meaning for Maoyan as it is the year that the movie industry started in China. “Going public is a new beginning for Maoyan to empower and grow together with the entertainment industry in China,” said Zheng Zhihao, CEO of Maoyan Entertainment. “As an ‘Internet + Entertainment’ platform, Maoyan will continue to leverage the power of internet and innovation to make entertainment easier and simpler for consumers and industry players and create long-term value for the industry and our shareholders.” Leveraging Internet to make entertainment easier and simpler Maoyan is now the largest online movie ticketing platform in China, with monthly active users (MAU) averaging 134.6 million and a market share of 61.3%, as measured by GMV of movie tickets sold in the first nine months of 2018, according to the iResearch Report. It is also the second largest ticketing services provider for entertainment events in China. As a one-stop entertainment consumption platform, consumers can easily discover content and make informed decisions based on a wealth of entertainment information, user-generated ratings and commentaries. They can enjoy comprehensive entertainment services, including ticketing, IP-derivative merchandise and in-venue food and beverage pre-ordering. “We strive to leverage the power of Internet to enable consumers to easily discover and enjoy quality entertainment,” Zheng said. “Meanwhile, we are seeking to transform content creation, promotion and distribution with Internet and enable our business partners to easily enhance their operations and performance. With our ‘Internet + Entertainment’ strategy, Maoyan has grown from an online movie ticketing service provider to a leading integrated platform in the entertainment industry empowering upstream and downstream players along the value chain.” Maoyan was the first in China to provide Internet-based promotion and distribution services for movies and has since expanded such services to a broad range of entertainment content. Maoyan has become the largest lead distributor of domestic movies in terms of China gross box office. In the first nine months of 2018, Maoyan provided entertainment content services for movies that contributed to over 90% of the gross box office in China. “Maoyan is well-positioned to expand along the movie industry value chain and into new entertainment sectors, including live music performance, sports events, TV series and variety shows, based on our capabilities and resources, such as our extensive user coverage, brand recognition, data and technology, industry insights and operation expertise,” said Zheng. “We have become an integrated platform with unique analytics, services, and industry resources offering valuable services to our partners.” The powerful network effects have shaped Maoyan’s ability to capture commercial opportunities arising from its ecosystem and expand to attractive business areas along the entertainment value chain and across entertainment formats, further enhancing its growth potential, added Zheng. Creating long-term value for the industry With strategic partnerships with Tencent, a leading social media platform, and Meituan Dianping, a leading e-commerce platform for services, consumers can easily access Maoyan’s platform through Tencent’s Weixin and QQ apps, Meituan app and Dianping app. “Our relationships with Tencent and Meituan Dianping are complementary and mutual beneficial,” said Zheng. “These partnerships help Maoyan broaden our user reach and enhance our brand awareness. Maoyan’s large user base, advanced technology and continuous provision of products and services are also beneficial to our partners’ service offerings to their own users.” “We will continue to strengthen our business cooperation with both Tencent and Meituan Dianping because the strategic partnerships will give us a competitive advantage in respect of user traffic and media resources and further strengthen our market position,” said Zheng. Besides user access, Maoyan has also developed close partnerships on content resources with leading content producers in China, including Huanxi Media Group, Mahua Fun Age, Edko Films and New Classics Media, etc. In its strategic partnership with Huanxi Media Group, Maoyan has the right to investment and exclusive distribution and promotion right to all movies, TV series and online shows from Huanxi Media Group. “As a public company, Maoyan will continue to empower the entertainment industry with better products and services and grow together with the industry,” said Zheng. Previous articleKDDI announces KDDI GX Platform Next articleEnjoy the Innovative Blockchain DApps on Infinito Wallet	{"pred_label": "__label__cc", "pred_label_prob": 0.59626704454422, "wiki_prob": 0.40373295545578003, "source": "cc/2023-06/en_middle_0099.json.gz/line383306"}
Man to appear in court charged with manslaughter of Armagh man Nigel Burgess Paul Higgins A County Armagh man is due to appear in court this week accused of the manslaughter of a man who died in what police said was “an altercation”. Brian Anthony Nicholl (51) is due to appear at Armagh Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday accused of the unlawful killing of Nigel Burgess (main image) on April 11 last year with the case listed as a Preliminary Enquiry, the legal process necessary to elevate any case to the Crown Court. Mr Burgess, who had the nickname Budgie and was 60-years-old at the time of his death, died at Ballinahone Close in Armagh. It was reported at the time that when police officers and emergency services arrived, they found Mr Burgess lying on the ground but tragically, he was later pronounced dead at the scene. It is understood that Nicholl, who is from Ballinahone Close, was arrested at the time and was freed pending further enquiries. Relatedarmaghcourts	{"pred_label": "__label__wiki", "pred_label_prob": 0.5361124277114868, "wiki_prob": 0.5361124277114868, "source": "cc/2023-06/en_middle_0099.json.gz/line367638"}
WRD Minister Awangbow Newmai inspects river banks Peruvian Congress rejects bill calling for early elections The bill was presented amid a nation-wide political unrest following the ouster and arrest of former President Pedro Castillo on December 7 and the swearing-in of vice President Dina Boluarte to take the place of Castillo. Lima: Peru’s Congress rejected a bill to bring forward general elections from 2026 to December 2023, as protests continued across the country. Hernando Guerra, president of the legislative constitution commission, presented the bill and explained that it would allow “enough time” to make corresponding electoral reforms, but failed to gain a congressional consensus broad enough on Friday. Failing to get 87 votes needed to pass a proposal, the bill garnered 49 votes in favor, with 33 against and 25 abstentions. Opposing Boluarte to hold the presidency till 2026, the bill aims to shorten her term of office to April 30, 2024, and Congress’ term to April 28 of the same year. According to official reports, over a dozen demonstrators have been killed since Sunday in protests demanding Boluarte’s resignation, the shutdown of Congress, Castillo’s release and early elections. The protesters have burned police stations, obstructed Peru’s main highway and blocked access to airports, stranding hundreds of foreign tourists. The United Nations on Friday expressed “deep concern” over reports of deaths of protestors in Peru. UNSC extends mandate of team monitoring sanctions against Taliban-linked entities Flu ‘spreading’ in France squad ahead of WC final Imphal: Minister for Water Resource and Relief & Disaster Management, Awangbow Newmai today inspected the Imphal Barrage at...	{"pred_label": "__label__wiki", "pred_label_prob": 0.8872190117835999, "wiki_prob": 0.8872190117835999, "source": "cc/2023-06/en_middle_0099.json.gz/line1273717"}
HeadlinesDecember 23, 2003 Nader Might Still Run, But Not As A Green The Washington Post is reporting that Ralph Nader has still not decided whether to run for president again in 2004. But one thing has become clear if he chooses to run he will not do so on a Green Party ticket. Sources close to Nader say the longtime consumer advocate recently told Green Party officials he will not seek the party’s nomination again. In 2000 on the Green ticket Nader received about 3 million votes for president. Israeli Raid in Rafah Kills Six Palestinians At least eight Palestinians and two Israelis have died in Gaza over the past day. In Rafah, 40 Israeli tanks led a raid into the southern refugee camp of Rafah where Israeli forces killed six Palestinians including a police officer. The raid came hours after two Israeli army officers and two Palestinians died in a firefight in Gaza. Egyptian Foreign Minister Assaulted in Jerusalem In Jerusalem, visiting Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Maher was hospitalized Monday after a group of Palestinians threw shoes at him and called him a traitor outside the Al-Asqsa mosque. It was not clear if the 68-year-old foreign minister was injured. Israeli police have arrested five Palestinians in connection with the incident. Agence France Press reported the suspected assailants were members of a fringe Palestinian group called the Islamic Liberation Party. The group opposed Maher’s meeting Monday with Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon in an attempt to restore peace talks. 2 U.S. Soldiers Die in Baghdad Attack In Baghdad, two U.S. soldiers and an Iraqi interpreter died after a roadside bomb exploded near their convoy. Two other soldiers were wounded. With Eye on Oil Contracts, Russia To Waive Iraq Debts Russia has agreed to forgive more than $4 billion in debts from Iraq after the Iraqis indicated Russia would have a chance to revive oil contracts signed during Saddam Hussein’s era. This according to the New York Times. Gen. Zinni: Bush & Neocons Conned U.S. Into War Former Center Command General George Zinni has lashed out at the Bush administration accusing them of conning the country into invading Iraq. Zinni told the Washington Post, “The more I saw, the more I thought that this was the product of the neocons who didn’t understand the region and were going to create havoc there. These were dilettantes from Washington think tanks who never had an idea that worked on the ground.” European Nations To Pressure Syria Over Arms The Guardian of London is reporting that Britain is planning to join with France and Germany to put pressure on Syria over weapons of mass destruction and terrorism. The Guardian reports the top goal is for Syria to get rid of its chemical weapons before it receives sanctions from the United Nations. Pakistan Questions Top Atomic Scientist The New York Times is reporting that the Pakistani government has questioned Abdul Qadeer Khan, the scientist who developed Pakistan’s atomic bomb, as part of an ongoing investigation into whether Pakistani scientists secretly helped Iran and North Korea. Khan is seen by many in Pakistan as a national hero. Three of his aides were detained recently for questioning. FDA Warns Stats Over Importing Canadian Drugs The Food and Drug Administration is warning that any state or city that imports cheaper prescription drugs from Canada will face legal action and fines. The announcement comes shortly after the state of Illinois requested a waiver to let the state buy drugs from Canada for state workers and retirees. The state estimates it would save about $91 million annually. At least 10 states have expressed interest in running similar programs. A recent USA Today poll found 71 percent of Americans supported legalizing the sale of Canadian drugs. Judge Bars Military From Requiring Anthrax Vaccine In Washington a federal judge in Washington has ordered the Pentagon to stop forcing U.S. service members to take the controversial anthrax vaccine. The judge said the government can not use soldiers as “guinea pigs for experimental drugs.” Calif. 6.5 Earthquake Kills Two On Monday, an earthquake of a magnitude of 6.5 hit central California about 200 miles north of Los Angeles. At least two people died. The town of Paso Robles was heavily damaged in what was the largest earthquake to hit the state in four years. NYPD Investigates Blogging Brooklyn Cop The New York Police Department has begun an investigation into a Brooklyn officer who has been writing about his experience on a website. According to Newsday, the officer brags about beating suspects, writing phony tickets and ignoring calls to his precinct. In one post, the officer who goes by the online name of Brooklyn Bacon, wrote “”I am the type of person who loves getting my hands dirty whether it is chasing someone down a street or just giving them the 'good old fashion NYPD beat down.' I hope you didn’t think those beatings don’t really exist do you?”	{"pred_label": "__label__wiki", "pred_label_prob": 0.9593683481216431, "wiki_prob": 0.9593683481216431, "source": "cc/2023-06/en_middle_0099.json.gz/line145216"}
Four-fold increase in solar forcing on snow in western U.S. burned forests since 1999 Biophysical feedback of global forest fires on surface temperature Zhihua Liu, Ashley P. Ballantyne & L. Annie Cooper Contrasting impacts of forests on cloud cover based on satellite observations Ru Xu, Yan Li, … Bojie Fu Revealing the widespread potential of forests to increase low level cloud cover Gregory Duveiller, Federico Filipponi, … Alessandro Cescatti Future increases in Arctic lightning and fire risk for permafrost carbon Yang Chen, David M. Romps, … James T. Randerson Black carbon and dust alter the response of mountain snow cover under climate change Marion Réveillet, Marie Dumont, … Paul Ginoux Influence of biogenic emissions from boreal forests on aerosol–cloud interactions T. Petäjä, K. Tabakova, … V.-M. Kerminen A western United States snow reanalysis dataset over the Landsat era from water years 1985 to 2021 Yiwen Fang, Yufei Liu & Steven A. Margulis Fire air pollution reduces global terrestrial productivity Xu Yue & Nadine Unger Strong cooling induced by stand-replacing fires through albedo in Siberian larch forests Dong Chen, Tatiana V. Loboda, … Shunlin Liang Kelly E. Gleason1,2, Joseph R. McConnell1, Monica M. Arienzo1, Nathan Chellman1 & Wendy M. Calvin ORCID: orcid.org/0000-0002-6097-95863 Nature Communications volume 10, Article number: 2026 (2019) Cite this article Forest fires are increasing across the American West due to climate warming and fire suppression. Accelerated snow melt occurs in burned forests due to increased light transmission through the canopy and decreased snow albedo from deposition of light-absorbing impurities. Using satellite observations, we document up to an annual 9% growth in western forests burned since 1984, and 5 day earlier snow disappearance persisting for >10 years following fire. Here, we show that black carbon and burned woody debris darkens the snowpack and lowers snow albedo for 15 winters following fire, using measurements of snow collected from seven forested sites that burned between 2002 and 2016. We estimate a 372 to 443% increase in solar energy absorbed by snowpacks occurred beneath charred forests over the past two decades, with enhanced post-fire radiative forcing in 2018 causing earlier melt and snow disappearance in > 11% of forests in the western seasonal snow zone. Most annual precipitation falls as snow in the American West1, with mountain snowpacks serving as water reservoirs that recharge aquifers and sustain streamflow into drier summer months2,3,4. Snow is a particularly important water resource in the Intermountain West where 50–70% of precipitation is seasonally stored as snowpack. Rising air temperatures have reduced recent snowpack volume and associated seasonal snow-water storage, resulting in accelerated snowmelt and earlier springtime meltwater release5,6,7,8, which ultimately threatens the timing and volume of downstream water resource availability8,9. Earlier snowmelt extends the growing season resulting in amplified late summer drought10, reduces forest productivity limiting carbon sequestration11, and shifts phenological synchronicity with impacts to the reproductive success of many plants, pollinators, birds, and fish12,13. Another consequence of climate warming and earlier snowmelt has been an increase in forest fire intensity, duration, extent, and frequency14,15,16, with total area burned likely to continue increasing across the West17,18,19,20. The headwater regions of the Rocky Mountains are especially vulnerable, with an anticipated 300–700% increase in burned area for every 1 °C increase in global average temperature21. The vast majority of western forest fires occur in the seasonal snow zone, and such fires result in spatial and temporal changes in snow accumulation, ablation, and melt22,23,24,25,26. Removal of the canopy by fire results in reduced interception and enhanced snow accumulation23,25, but the more open canopy also results in more incident sunlight on the snowpack surface22,24, as well as changes in longwave radiation and turbulent energy fluxes22. In addition, increased deposition of light absorbing impurities (LAI) from the charred canopy results in reduced snow albedo24,25. As a result of these changes collectively referred to here as post-fire radiative forcing on snow, forest fires lead to mid-winter loss of snowpack volume27, accelerated snowmelt, and earlier snowpack disappearance25,28,29. The magnitude and persistence of LAI-related albedo changes, as well as their associated radiative impacts on snow-water resources over broad scales, are presented in the current study. The extent of burned forests in the seasonal snow zone has dramatically increased across the West. While in these burned forests, 5 day earlier snow disappearance persists for >10 years following fire. Fire-related impurities, specifically black carbon and burned woody debris, darkens snowpack and lowers snow albedo for 15 winters following fire. A four-fold increase in the solar forcing on snow in western burned forests occurred from 1999 to 2018. Future increases in forest fires under a warming climate and associated radiative forcing potentially will have vast implications for the volume and timing of western streamflow and therefore water resource management30,31. Snow disappears earlier after forest fire across the West Satellite-based observations from 1984 to 2017 document a marked change in the forested area burned in the seasonal snow zone, increasing at an average rate of up to 9% per year (p < 0.0001) with a total of 1.6% of the forested area burned in 2017 alone (Fig. 1). Not all 1980s and 1990s fires were mapped in Monitoring Trends in Burn Severity (MTBS)16, potentially resulting in a small overestimation in the trend. To assess the large-scale impacts of post-fire radiative forcing on snow, we used 2000–2016 moderate resolution imaging spectroradiometer (MODIS) satellite measurements of snow covered area across the American West to determine relative changes in snow disappearance date (SDD) before and after fire. This analysis (Methods) showed that for all studied fires in the seasonal snow zone throughout the West (n = 841), snow disappeared on average 5 days earlier as a result of post-fire radiative forcing (Fig. 2). The change in relative SDD was both immediate and persistent, with the relative disappearance date remaining constant for the first seven to eight years following fire but still significantly different from pre-fire conditions even after 10 years when our analysis ended. Locations of forest fires in the western seasonal snow zone (SSZ) and total area burned (inset) from 1984 to 2017. Area burned determined from Landsat imagery has increased at an average rate of up to 9% per year in recent decades as a result of climate warming and a legacy of fire suppression. Also shown are 2017 snow sample collection sites located in seven recently burned forests (burned 1–15 years prior to snow sampling) Change in mean snow disappearance date (SDD) before and after fire. SDD was evaluated for all burned forests (n = 841; dashed line) located in the western U.S. seasonal snow zone using 2000–2016 MODIS satellite measurements. Forest fire resulted in a clear and immediate shift in SSD, with impacts of fire starting to decline after ~8 years but persisting for >10 years. Error bars indicate the standard error of the mean The change in SDD (Fig. 2) suggests that forest fires impact the snow-dominated hydrology consistently throughout the American West for at least 10 years following fire. To assess the underlying causes of this persistence, we characterized the composition, magnitude, and duration of LAI in snow samples collected in early spring 2017 from a chronosequence of seven high-severity, pine-dominated burned forests (burned from 1 to 15 years prior to sampling) located in Wyoming, Utah, and Colorado, within the headwaters for the major rivers of the American West (i.e., Columbia, Missouri, Colorado, and Rio Grande; Fig. 1; Supplementary Table 1). We first used geochemical techniques32,33 to measure black carbon (BC; 0.09–0.6 µm) and dust (0.8–10 µm) concentrations, as well as conventional gravimetric techniques34 to measure organic and inorganic debris (>0.7 µm) concentrations in the snow samples. We then simulated the impact of measured LAI concentrations on snow albedo using the Snow, Ice, and Aerosol Radiation (SNICAR) model35. We also measured the spectral albedo directly on the snow samples. Post-fire radiative forcing on snow was calculated as the modeled difference in sunlight energy absorbed by an LAI-impacted (both SNICAR-modeled and directly measured albedo) and clean snowpack (with background levels of LAI concentrations), with the former assuming full snow surface irradiance and the latter with an assumed 60% reduction from full snow surface irradiance (Methods). Forest-fire-related impurities on snow During the first winter following fire, BC and organic debris were highly concentrated and both declined during the 15-year chronosequence (Fig. 3; BC, R2 = 0.84, p value < 0.01; organic debris, R2 = 0.83, p < 0.01). Conversely, dust including insoluble particles and inorganic debris showed no significant changes. BC and organic debris concentrations were most variable between sites on snowpacks from more recently burned forests, and BC concentrations measured in the burned forest 15 years after fire were similar to remote pre-industrial background levels of 0.5–5 ng g−1 measured in ice dated from 1750 to 1850 from the Upper Fremont Glacier, Wyoming36. Whereas dust concentrations were variable both within and between all burned forest sites, the greatest concentrations were from the southern Rocky Mountains, a region known for dust-on-snow events37. Inorganic debris concentrations measured in the chronosequence samples from the southern Rockies were similar to low-dust-year concentrations measured in subalpine snowpacks in the San Juan region of the Rocky Mountains38. Total gravimetric LAI measured at the San Juan region sites was attributed solely to atmospheric dust deposition on snow. Changing impacts of light absorbing impurities (LAI) on snow following fire based on 2017 sampling of chronosequence of western burned forests (Fig. 1). a Photographs of snow-surface samples. b Black carbon and dust concentrations. c Organic and inorganic debris concentrations. d Measured (dark cyan dots and solid line) and SNICAR-modeled (dark cyan triangles and dashed line) snow albedo, with associated 15 January hourly, average, post-fire radiative forcing on snow for measured (dark red dots and solid line) and SNICAR-modeled (dark red triangles and dashed line) albedo values. Error bars indicate one standard deviation Forest-fire-related solar forcing on snow Both SNICAR-modeled and measured albedo were lowest during the first year following fire and increased during the 15-year chronosequence (Fig. 3; modeled; R2 = 0.81, p value < 0.01; measured, R2 = 0.88, p value < 0.01), from 0.62 to 0.68 and 0.2 to 0.51 for modeled and measured, respectively. We attribute the majority of SNICAR-modeled albedo change to BC concentrations (81% one winter following fire; 59% 15 winters following fire). Measured snow albedo incorporating impacts of both fine-grained (BC and dust) and course-grained (organic and inorganic) impurities showed greater changes than SNICAR-modeled snow albedo that included only fine-grained (BC and dust) impurities (Fig. 3). The difference between measured and simulated snow albedo values suggests that, in addition to BC and dust, larger impurities (e.g., micro-charcoal and burned woody debris) also make critical contributions to the snowpack energy balance and ultimately snowmelt. We determined the radiative forcing on snow associated with the SNICAR-modeled and measured albedo values using solar insolation at 40°N latitude on January 15—the day of year corresponding to maximum North American snow-covered area39. Calculated radiative forcing was 32 and 101 Wh m−2 during the first winter following forest fire for the SNICAR-modeled and measured albedo values, respectively, declining to 23 and 44 Wh m−2 after 15 years (Fig. 3). Combining satellite-measured recent increases in annual burned area in forests (Fig. 1) with 15-year persistence of post-fire radiative forcing (Fig. 3) indicates a 366% recent increase in the extent of western snowpack impacted by post-fire radiative forcing (Fig. 4)—from 2.4% in 1999 to 11.2% in 2018. Using the more conservative SNICAR-modeled snow albedo values, total daily post-fire radiative forcing in the West increased 372% from 10.6 × 103 GW in 1999 to 50.0 × 103 GW in 2018. Using measured snow albedo values, total daily post-fire radiative forcing increased 443% from 23.7 × 103 GW in 1999 to 128.7 × 103 GW in 2018. For perspective, the 2018 forcing was 3.6 times the annual energy output of the Grand Coulee Dam (the largest energy producing dam in the U.S.), and sufficient energy to melt 1.4 billion m3 (1.1 million acre-feet) of ripe (i.e., isothermal at 0 °C) snowpack. Since 1984, however, 56% of forest area burned in the western seasonal snow zone occurred in the Columbia River Basin, the largest river by volume flowing into the Pacific Ocean from the western hemisphere, and the fourth largest river by volume in the U.S.40. Total daily 2018 post-fire radiative forcing on January 15 across the Columbia River Basin alone was sufficient to melt 0.82 billion m3 (0.66 million acre-feet) of ripe snowpack, equivalent to 213% of the daily discharge on 15 January or 0.35% of annual Columbia River discharge (average discharge at Vancouver, WA from 2007 to 2017). Although substantial, these estimates of total post-fire radiative forcing on snow are conservative because they were calculated on January 15 to correspond with maximum snow-cover extent but when insolation is low. The majority of seasonal snow melts later in spring when insolation and thus the magnitude of post-fire radiative forcing are larger. Total daily post-fire radiative forcing on snow (PFRFS) in the western U.S. for 15 January 2018 based on measured albedo values from 2017 chronosequence of burned forests, and change from 1999 through 2018 based on SNICAR-modeled (red dots) and measured (red stars) albedo values (inset). A 372% (modeled) to 443% (measured) increase in post-fire radiative forcing on snow occurred since 1999, and currently over 11% of all forests in the seasonal snow zone are experiencing enhanced radiative forcing due to forest fire occurrence within the last 15 years Our results suggest that forest fires in the seasonal snow zone have immediate and profound impacts on snowmelt throughout burned forests in the American West, resulting in accelerated snow disappearance, earlier springtime meltwater release, and likely lower stream flows during drier summer months. Under climate warming, snowpack and associated water resource vulnerability will increase as forest fires become more frequent and extensive across the landscape19,21,41,42. As more snow falls as rain and less water is stored in warmer snowpacks, local forest fire effects related to earlier snowmelt also are likely to increase because, shallower snowpacks require less energy to melt, snow grain size is larger in warmer snowpacks which absorbs more sunlight energy, and shallower snowpacks accumulate greater impurity concentrations assuming no change in dry deposition of black carbon and burned organic debris. Human effects also contribute to snow-water resource vulnerability on a global scale, directly through aerosol emission/deposition of black carbon and dust on snowpack, and indirectly though greenhouse gas emissions, while simultaneously water resource demands are increasing for forest, agriculture, and urban use41. Forest fire effects to snow water resources are a concern for land managers and policy makers who have the common objective of optimizing consumption of natural resources while preserving the integrity of the landscape. Operational water models must include forest fire disturbance effects on snowpack if they are to accurately predict flood risks, drought potential, and downstream water resource availability. Remote sensing analyses To determine the area burned each year across the West, we used the MTBS fire perimeter data product that spans the 1984–2015 Landsat record at 30 m spatial resolution43. Note that not all the 1980s and 1990s fires were mapped in MTBS16, potentially introducing bias in the early part of the trend curve. In addition, we do not consider changes in fire activity prior to 1984 when Landsat 5 measurements began. For fires which occurred in 2016 and 2017 we used the Geospatial Multi-Agency Coordination Group fire perimeter data available online at http://rmgsc.cr.usgs.gov/outgoing/GeoMAC/historic_fire_data/. Here, we defined the western U.S. as the 11 western states of Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. Within the perimeters of burned areas, we evaluated changes in burned forested area in the seasonal snow zone. Forested area was defined by tree density >20% in the LANDFIRE Existing Vegetation Cover (EVC) product44. The seasonal snow zone was determined using the MOD10A1 8-day snow-covered area product from MODIS as regions where snow was present in >25% of images centered on January 15 (2000–2017)24. We evaluated the difference in SDD before and after forest fire for all forests burned between 2004 to 2010 in the western seasonal snow zone included in the MTBS database. The SDD product was developed from 2000 to 2016 Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) MOD10A1 daily 500 m snow-cover data45 as the last day snow cover was observed (centered on the first five-day period without snow). To account for year-to-year changes in SDD resulting from meteorologic and geographic variability, we compared the SDD in forested areas inside each burn perimeter (n = 841) with that in a surrounding 2 km buffer. This difference in burned and unburned SDD (dSDD) was computed from 2000 to 2016 for all areas that burned between 2004 and 2010 to obtain at least five pre- and post-fire years. The pre-fire average dSDD was subtracted from each annual value to determine the change in dSDD before and after fire (Fig. 2). To account for inter-annual variability in forest cover, climate, and snowfall as well as satellite retrievals, we compared snowmelt in the burned forest to the surrounding unburned forest for 10 years of pre-fire conditions and found essentially no difference. This suggests that this approach to determining changes in SDD was valid, although we acknowledge potential biases in estimating snow cover from satellite imagery45,46. All spatial analyses were conducted in ArcInfo 10.4.147, and all statistical analyses were conducted in R version 3.3.348. Statistical relationships were tested for a significance level of 0.01. Field sampling We sampled snow from a chronosequence of seven winter-accessible pine-dominated forests in the western seasonal snow zone that burned severely over 20 km2 within the past 15 years. These sites were located in Wyoming, Utah, and Colorado—within the headwaters of the largest volume rivers in the West including the Columbia, Colorado, and Rio Grande Rivers (Supplementary Table 1). At each research site, we identified three replicate snow sampling locations in high-severity burned forested areas of >1 km2 using Landsat-derived delta normalized burn ratio threshold value of >39049. At each sampling location, we collected a snow-surface sample, a snow-core sample of the entire snowpack, and measured snowpack properties, including snow water equivalent (SWE) and snow depth24. We collected the top 3 cm from a 0.5 m × 1 m plot on the snowpack surface using sterile scoops and Whirl-Pak® bags. Snow samples were kept frozen until analyzed in the laboratory. At each snow sampling location, we measured SWE using a federal snow sampler, and snow depth using a depth probe at nine randomly selected locations within a 50 m radius of each snow sample location to obtain a local average. Spectral albedo measurements Prior to chemical and other analyses, we decontaminated the snow samples by removing the outer 1 cm of snow on all sides as well as scraped the tops and bottoms using a pre-cleaned ceramic knife. In our cold laboratory (−15 °C), we measured spectral albedo for each 1 nm band throughout the range from 350 to 2500 nm using an Analytical Spectral Devices® Full-Range Field Spectrometer (ASD-FR) with a contact probe mounted in an opaque Teflon™ light exclusion chamber that held the probe 1 mm above the snow sample. We made the spectral albedo measurements relative to a Spectralon® white reference target for every 10 cm section of each snow sample. A spectral correction was applied to the original measurements to correct for the observed offset as a result of an imperfect white reference. We then integrated the spectral albedo measurements across the spectral range and normalized by the illumination spectrum for each snow-surface sample. Geochemical analyses After sample decontamination and spectral measurements, we divided the snow samples into three subsample sets and stored them in Whirl-Pak bags for subsequent geochemical analysis. To evaluate the mass of small light-absorbing impurities (LAI), including BC and crustal dust, one subsample set was analyzed using a continuous flow analysis system normally used for ice core measurements32,33. Samples were melted in Whirl-Pak bags, sonicated for 3 min, and transferred into pre-cleaned sample vials. Using an autosampler, samples were pumped through a 20 µm stainless steel filter to remove large particles (to prevent clogging the lines) and then into a low-volume debubbler50. From the debubbler, samples were split for measurements of BC in the size range 0.09–0.6 µm and insoluble particles used as a proxy for crustal dust in the size range 0.8–10 µm. We measured BC mass concentrations using a Single Particle Soot Photometer® (SP2; Droplet Measurement Technologies). SP2 measurements are based on incandescence. Instrument calibrations were conducted twice daily using three different standard concentrations. From replicate analyses of ice cores and snow samples, typical errors in concentration measurements are <5%50,51,52. Measurements of insoluble particle mass and size distribution were made using an Abakus® laser-based particle counter that determines semiquantitative, size-resolved particle counts53. Concentrations from the Abakus measurements were binned into four sizes based on requirements for the radiative transfer model (0.8–1, 1–2.5, 2.5–5, and 5–10 µm). To verify that insoluble particle concentrations from the Abakus measurements were composed largely of crustal dust, we analyzed one subsample set for total concentrations of a broad range of elements54 using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS; Thermo® Element 2). Samples were melted in Whirl-Pak bags and transferred into acid-cleaned sample vials in a class-100 clean room. Samples were then acidified to 1% HNO3 using concentrated ultrapure nitric acid and stored for 3 months54 prior to analysis. Ultrapure nitric acid spiked with indium was used as an external standard and introduced to the sample line just prior to sample injection into the ICP-MS instrument. Rare earth element (Ce, Dy, Gd, Pr) measurements made using the high-resolution ICP-MS confirmed that insoluble particles measured by the Abakus were composed largely of crustal dust (r = 0.68, p < 0.01). To determine the mass and organic composition by weight of larger impurities (e.g., micro-charcoal or burned woody debris) on the snowpack surface, one subsample set was melted in Whirl-Pak bags and vacuum-filtered using Whatman® GF/F glass fiber filters (average pore space 0.7 µm). Using loss-on-ignition to distinguish organic vs. inorganic debris concentrations on snowpack34, the filters were combusted in a muffle furnace for 2 h at 530 °C and the organic debris calculated as the difference in mass before and after combustion. Radiative transfer modeling To estimate the additional solar energy absorbed by a snowpack as a result of forest fire occurrence and subsequent deposition of LAI, we used BC and dust measurements in conjunction with the SNICAR model35,55 (available online at http://snow.engin.umich.edu/). SNICAR uses a two-stream radiative transfer solution56 to calculate snow albedo with known concentrations of BC and dust, snow-grain size, and incident-solar-flux characteristics. To isolate the impacts of LAI variability on radiative forcing from geographic location (e.g., slope, aspect, and latitude), we calculated the snow albedo for LAI-impacted and pristine snow using consistent parameters in SNICAR (i.e., direct radiation, effective grain size of 1500 µm, snowpack density of 300 kg m−2, average solar conditions for 15 January at 40°N latitude, including 4.225 MW m−2 per day, solar zenith angle of 61°). The largest snow-grain size in SNICAR was selected to represent the isothermal at 0 °C snowpack consistent with field observations. We used optical parameters for hydrophobic BC in SNICAR based on the assumption that the BC was relatively recently emitted and deposited within or a short distance from the burned forest. Because the radiative properties of larger LAI particles (e.g., micro-charcoal, burned woody debris) are not well understood and therefore not included in the SNICAR model, we also used direct spectral albedo measurements to estimate radiative forcing on snow. Post-fire radiative forcing was calculated as the modeled difference in net snowpack shortwave radiation between the dirty (LAI-impacted) snow albedo values (both SNICAR-modeled and directly measured) and an equivalent clean snow albedo (with background levels of LAI concentrations). Background BC concentrations of 1 ng g−1 used in clean snow scenarios were derived from BC measurements in snow from the oldest (15-year old) fire, and were similar to pre-industrial background levels of BC in snow measured in ice dated from 1750 to 1850 from the Upper Fremont Glacier, Wyoming36. No background dust concentration was used in the clean snow scenarios because of the broad spatial variability in dust and that dust concentrations at each site were assumed to be unaffected by fire. A burned forest canopy with full snow surface irradiance was used for the LAI-impacted simulations. For the pristine snow simulations, we used an unburned forest canopy with a 60% reduction from full snow surface irradiance24. We assumed that the increase in incoming solar radiation as a result of the more open canopy was constant throughout the 15-year period of our analysis. Geospatial analyses To evaluate temporal variability in the maximum impact of forest fire effects to snowpack across the West for the period 1984–2017, we determined the radiative forcing each year for January 15th which is the average date of maximum North American seasonal snow cover extent39. Post-fire radiative forcing on snow coefficients were developed using a logistical regression of the SNICAR-modeled and measured albedo, and associated post-fire radiative forcing values during the 15 years following fire. The annual total daily post-fire radiative forcing on snow each year was calculated using the SNICAR-modeled and measured radiative forcing coefficients for the 15 years following fire (Fig. 3), applied cumulatively for the total forested area burned in seasonal snow (Fig. 1) within 15 years following fire. 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IMPT’s first exchange listings are due on December 14, with Uniswap, LBANK Exchange and Changelly Pro already confirmed to be supporting the new altcoin. Combined with its plans to build a decentralized carbon credit marketplace, this early support suggests that IMPT could become one of the next biggest coins in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. The announcement that IMPT’s presale will end on December 11 seems to have galvanized early investors, creating a rush to acquire some IMPT before the sale ends. Its sale price is $0.023, a level which is likely to seem very low a few days or weeks after the coin lists. The market would seem to agree with this claim, given how quickly the sale has risen from $14.5 million raised two days ago to $16.8 million today. Assuming that the sale continues raising around $1 million every day, this would likely result in a total raise of about $19 million or $20 million by the deadline. This would work out at around 943.8 million IMPT sold, or 31.5% of its maximum total supply of 3 billioin IMPT. Aside from the fact that the presale is due to end in a matter of days, it has managed to raise such a large sum mostly because of IMPT’s promising fundamentals. These will see it combine a marketplace for NFT-based carbon offsets with an eco-friendly retail platform through which consumers can buy products from merchants who dedicate a slice of their revenues to environmental initiatives. According to IMPT, it has already signed up around 25,000 affiliate retailers, meaning users will have plenty of choices when using its platform. By shopping with such retailers, users will be rewarded with IMPT tokens, which can then be used to buy NFT-based carbon credits. Once users have credits, the latter can either be sold on IMPT’s marketplace or retired, meaning that they contribute to a user’s IMPT.io score. 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IBIZA VINTAGE: INSANELY AMAZING IMAGES OF THE '80s & '90s ON THE WHITE ISLE Available from IDEA Books... Ahead of the UK's mass exodus to Ibiza this season, DJ Mag has had the White Isle on the brain. We've already hashed out the very best of what's on for 2015 in this month's magazine (June, 2015) as part of our annual Ibiza Guide, and now we've collected together the very best pics of the world's most hedonistic party paradise from the late '80s onward. Titles include Ibiza Magazin (1981) — of which there are currently only two known issues — plus legendary Ibiza chronicles like Ku, Kiss Me Darling plus Ibiza By Ku and Paula's Ibiza (covers both pictured below). As well as a collection of iconic images by British photographer Derek Ridgers, who took up residency at the island’s most famous club Ku in the '80s, the books and mags also showcase the work of two graphic artists, Yves Uro and Armin Heinemann. Yves Uro, a freehand illustrator and graphic artist personally created hundreds of posters for Ku whilst Armin Heinemann — the owner of Paula’s Ibiza — was responsible for many of the go-to clubbing garments during the period. You can snap up all of the books from the treasure trove that is IDEA Books in West London. If you've never been and you're a London local, hop on down here — trust us when we say, it's well worth the trip. [All images via IDEA Books] Charlotte Lucy Cijffers is DJ Mag's digital editor — follow her on Twitter. Ibiza IDEA Books Ku Club Ku Ibiza clubs can reopen in April Ibiza’s beaches under threat of being “permanently lost” due to climate crisis, study shows Fashion \| Brand Focus: DiscoTees Amnesia Ibiza announces opening and closing parties for 2021 Beat Hotel Ibiza announces three-day music retreat and broadcast	{"pred_label": "__label__wiki", "pred_label_prob": 0.6642740964889526, "wiki_prob": 0.6642740964889526, "source": "cc/2023-06/en_middle_0099.json.gz/line1206451"}
ICG RAIL REMOVAL NEWS Click on any picture to view full size. Click here for Pictures of a Locomotive in Belleville, WI The Ex-Illinois Central Railroad Between Madison and Monroe, WI - August 1, 1999 You can see from the photos above, the rails are being ripped out near Monroe. This is where the removal crew started in 1999. More pictures will be added as work progresses. As you know, Wis DOT has elected to remove the Ex-Illinois Central rail line that runs from Madison, Wi to Freeport Ill. They removed the segment from Freeport to Monroe last year. This year, they started in Monroe and are continuing all the way through to Madison. On Wednesday, I went to Green County to check up on the progress the rail removal crew was making. As of 10-13-99, they have made it from Monroe to just north of Belleville. All rail is removed from Freeport to Belleville now. On this day, the crew was working just north of the Sugar River bridge, heading toward the village of Basco. These guys aren't wasting a bit of time. Had a chance to talk with several of the workers and they are very nice guys who are far more sympathetic to the removal of rail service in Green County than DOT, DNR and Green County. They are keeping the corridor neat and hauling away all material as they proceed. This is something that I hate to see happen, but at least they are keeping the corridor intact so people can enjoy the beauty and splendor of this unique route. This is a copy of a letter from Carl Batha to the Wis, DNR southern district director, Ruth Badger and several other people working in the southern district offices of the Wisconsin DNR pertinent to the former Illinois Central rail corridor from Freeport, IL to Madison, WI. Please read and re-read the letter as it says a lot which isn't directly communicated. The DNR doesn't have the money or staff to establish this trail. On April 21, Batha told the Green County WI tourism committee the DNR didn't have the money for the trail, then on April 27th told the Green County Board of Supervisors before they voted to remove the rails that the DNR did have the money for the trail. Then on June, 25th, he told a group that the DNR didn't have the money for the trail. A news article on WEKZ radio in Monroe, WI recently related exactly the same thing...'no money for the trail'. Also of interest is the statement that "many of the local governments that supported a recreational trail are now on record of supporting rail:" FACT: No local government EVER supported a recreational trail. From Carl Batha: On Friday, 9-10-99 I attended a meeting of the South Central Rail Transit Commission (SCWRTC) . There were important items on the agenda dealing with the Badger (Freeport-Madison) Trail. (1) Pecatonica Rail Transit Commission asks that rails be reinstalled for commercial rail traffic from Monroe to Belleville. (2) SCWRTC wanted to know how the "permit" from DOT and SCWRTC for DNR to operate a recreational trail on the line was progressing. For background, SCWRTC has a hard time calling a meeting as there is difficulty in having a quorum. One member, Roberta Lightner sic (Leidner), does not attend because of, I believe, failing health. There is one vacancy on, which represents Dane County, on the commission. Depending on who fills this vacancy, the actions of the Commission could change 180 degrees. Besides, not being able to meet because Commissioners are not, or do not make themselves available, when they do meet, there is not much happening other than the barest of necessities. There has not been a Rail Operator in years; little is invested in the maintenance or management of the line. The Commission is at "gridlock." Some commissioners do not want the corridor to go to a "rails to trails" program; they believe there is a current need for rail traffic. The other sided of the "fence" are those commissioners, currently in the majority, that can't wait to unload the burden on to DNR, so we can inherit the neglect of the past 20 years and deal with the corridor management issues. ISSUE # 1 RE-ESTABLISHING RAIL TRAFFIC BETWEEN MONROE AND BELLEVILLE The Pecatonica Transit Commission "supervises" the operation between Monroe and Janesville. They passed a motion that it would help their line if the SCWRTC would reconsider rail traffic between Monroe and Belleville. Some of the commissioners serve on both commissions!! There are strong emotions that there is a market for rail traffic. There was lots of discussion that Rail use is evolving and that now production grain agriculture (as verses pervious dairying agriculture) is a new potential high volume user. Representatives of the Monticello Speeder groups support this belief. It was reported by the 'save the rails" contingent of the Commission that Rep. Brandemuehl (Chair of Highway and Transportation) will be calling a meeting of all local legislators along the corridor to look at the issue - clearly the pro-rail made this announcement to show they have a legislator on their side and that there will be an "inquiry." Many of the local governments that supported a recreational trail, are now on (more recent record) of supporting rail. This may be because of the "support rail" rallying folks were the last to ask the question of them: or, they have a belief, or they want to believe that agriculture really needs this rail line now. The anti recreation trail/pro rail group have argued the last several years: (1) that rail is needed for recreation (speeder cars). That argument went sour when after 1+ years the speeder people could not show how they could effectively operate the line (2) that rail is needed for (manufacturing) business. This argument also went sour when time after time the pro rail group brings in a new operator who says he has an interest, but then drops out after he looks at the market. (3) and finally, that Agriculture is changing and needs rail now. This is the most current argument that is drawing attention. There may be data that grain agriculture is on the upswing. But the BIG question, will this support a viable rail line? A motion was made at the meeting to commission an "independent contractor" to study the evolving new needs of agriculture and the use of rail. It was discussed that this "study" could get done for as little as $1,000 (!) , but the motion asked for up to $2,500 (!). An aide to Senator Erpenbach supported doing this "study" commenting that the Senators office had received a lot of calls about this new change in agricultural. The motion failed for a second. There was a lot of anger in the room by the pro-rail group. ISSUE #2 Status of the permit to DNR to operate a recreational trail I commented that the DNR is waiting and anxious to meet the challenge of having this most important corridor as a recreational trial. We have received a draft permit, but the various agency attorney's (DOT, SCWRTC, DNR) have not worked out the specific details of the agreement. I further said we have not taken this issue to our DNR Board because (1) the agreement is not in final stages and (2) we need to be assured that the corridor is not needed for rail use. In fact, I said the DNR will not pursue a recreational trail until all issues of rail use have been dealt with. Recreation comes second to rail freight. I further stated that I feel like the DOT and SCWRTC are "tossing around this rail corridor as a hot potato" and wants DNR to "catch it" fast and fix all the problems! I really believe this! These two agencies (DOT & SCWRTC) can't wait for DNR to have the responsibility of handling all the problems!! They want out, totally, of all responsibility. This is very evident in the (draft) agreement were they take no responsibility for anything-it will all be DNRs. I believe a new round of legislative inquiry into why this Rail line is being abandoned is imminent. There permit that goes to DNR for operating a recreational trail must keep DOT and SCWRTC as participating partners! We should not enter into a Permit until we have staff and support $$ to operate and develop this trail. Adversaries to the trail are anxious to test whether we have the proper resources-they have said all along that we do not. This sides with their belief that the commercial use of this corridor for rail was let to slide by the government, which was the primary reason the rail failed, economically. Lack of timely progress in establishing a Trail, erodes our political-leader support and the confidence of our citizen and Trail-user partners. I think we (DNR) are floundering on this initiative. I plan to air my concerns and the realities of what we hope to take on must be realized right up front. Carl Bath, DNR People are being asked to call the following (two) toll free phone numbers which are Green County Tourism numbers and ask them to forward the question to Bob Hoesly: "Why are the Rails coming out?" Hoesly is the chairman of the South Central Rail Transit Commission, Chairman of the Green County Board of Supervisors, Chairman of the Pecatonica Rail Transit Commission and a member of the Green County Tourism committee. Also included is the email address which would be helpful to use. You need to leave a message asking that they contact Hoesly and tell him you want to see the rails kept in place for servicing agricultural needs in Green and Dane County because agriculture is our #1 industry, as well as providing one more tourist opportunity for the area. Not one local governmental body has gone on record as being in favor of removal of the rails. Six have gone on record as to keep the rails from the beginning. Included are the following: Village of Monticello Village of New Glarus Village of Belleville Town of Montrose Town of Exeter Town of Mt. Pleasant Green County Economic Development Corp. (3 times) Belleville Chamber of Commerce Monticello Community Club Please help us to stop the removal of the rails. It's not over yet and won't be until the last spike comes up. 1-888-222-9111 Ext 11 (If the question is asked) and 1-800-527-6838. Email [email protected] Bob Hoesly 608-527-2338 (Home phone number) The following is a letter from Governor Tommy G. Thompson to the Village President of Belleville, Wisconsin. (Received 8-31-99) Paul C. Ziehli, Village President Belleville, WI Belleville, WI 53508 Dear Mr. Ziehli, Thank you for your letter regarding your interest in preserving the railroad corridor from Madison to Monroe for potential shippers in Green County. I appreciate the time you took to contact my office. Because railroads are important to transportation in Wisconsin, I asked several members of my staff and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) to listen to the rail service needs of prospective shippers in Green County. At the request of Monticello officials, WisDOT contacted Pioneer Railcorp and potential shippers. Pioneer Railcorp completed its review of the line and shippers and did not see a viable business opportunity. Therefore, they were not interested in operating the line. WisDOT will retain ownership of the corridor, allowing the future restoration of rail service if its viability can be demonstrated. WisDOT will work with the Department of Natual Resources to allow the installation of a trail as an interim use. The decision to remove the rail was a difficult decision for all those involved. The South Central Wisconsin Rail Transit Commission and WisDOT have been trying to restore viable rail service in this corridor for nearly 20 years without success. Thanks again for taking the time contact my office. Tommy G. Thompson [email protected] Changes Last Made: October 13th, 1999	{"pred_label": "__label__wiki", "pred_label_prob": 0.5155558586120605, "wiki_prob": 0.5155558586120605, "source": "cc/2023-06/en_middle_0099.json.gz/line67346"}
The Order of the Companions of O.R. Tambo The late Oliver Reginald Tambo played a central role in the freedom struggle against apartheid, and dedicated his life to overthrowing the apartheid regime. He was known for his gentle character and compassionate qualities. His leadership of the struggle against apartheid, at an international level, galvanised world opinion against the apartheid regime. His benevolence and personal concern for the plight of freedom fighters and their conditions in the field endeared him to thousands of liberation fighters. The Order of the Companions of OR Tambo is awarded in three categories to eminent foreign nationals for friendship shown to South Africa. It is therefore concerned primarily with matters of peace, cooperation, international solidarity and support and is integral to the execution of South Africa’s international and multilateral relations. In the design of the main badge of this Order, the enveloping and watchful eye of the majola symbolises the active expression of solidarity and support for South Africa. In African mythology, the majola (mole snake) visits babies in a spirit of benevolence. The snake comes as a friend and protector to prepare the baby for a successful and safe adult life. The mole snake can be aggressive and can give painful bites but is non-venomous. The majola’s visitation is seen as an active expression of solidarity and support, encouraging long-term success of the young and, by extension, the human race. In the centre is a tomoye of four sections, inspired by the universal ying and yang that speak of a meeting point for diverse spiritual energies. This is enclosed by north and south pointers representing the relationship between countries of the north and countries of the south. The Order of the Companions of OR Tambo comprises four elements: a neck badge (a gold, silver or bronze medallion on a neck band); a miniature (a miniature gold, silver or bronze medallion for wearing as a brooch or on the breast pocket); a lapel rosette (also in gold, silver or bronze); and a wooden ceremonial staff incorporating an entwined mole snake. The stick, carved out of dark, indigenous wood, symbolises appreciation for the support and solidarity shown, and also a commitment to support and stand by the recipient in return. The Supreme Companion of OR Tambo in gold is awarded to those who have actively promoted the interests and aspirations of South Africa through excellent cooperation and active expression of solidarity and support. The Grand Companion of OR Tambo in silver is awarded to those who have actively promoted the interests and aspirations of South Africa through outstanding cooperation, solidarity and support. The Companion of OR Tambo in bronze is awarded to those who have actively promoted the interests and aspirations of the Republic through cooperation, solidarity and support. 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DAO deficiency Tag 16 October, 2019by dr-healthcareClinical trials and clinical studiesDAO and neurological symptomsScientific Publications Association of Diamine oxidase (DAO) variants with the risk for migraine from North Indian population Dowload pdf Sukhvinder Kaura,⁎, Arif Alib, Yaser Siahbalaeic, Uzair Ahmadc, Fazila Nargisc, A.K. Pandeyd, Balkirat Singhe a UGC-PDF, Gene Expression Lab, Department of Biosciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India b UGC-BSR-FF, Department of Biosciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India c Department of Biosciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India d Head, Department of Physiology, ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Faridabad, India e NC Medical College & Hospital, Panipat, India A B S T R A C T Background: Migraine is a common neurovascular disorder affected by various levels of neurotransmitters. Low histamine metabolism is also related with pathophysiology of migraine. As diamine oxidase (DAO) gene variants are linked with higher levels of histamine in migraine patients, we investigated the possible relationship of two variants rs2052129 and rs10156191of this gene with migraine risk in North Indian population. Methods: A case-control study for 250 migraine patients and 250 matched healthy controls was conducted by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP). Results: We found statistically significant differences in allelic frequencies of rs2052129 (p = .009, OR = 1.462; 95% CI: 1.098–1.947) and rs10156191 (p = .019, OR = 1.430; 95% CI: 1.060–1.928) variants in DAO gene. For rs1015691, we were able to show statistically significant association at all genotypic, dominant and allelic levels in both MA (for T allele, p = .020; OR = 1.662, 95% CI: 1.083–2.551) as well as in female subgroup (for T allele, p = .025, OR = 1.460; 95% CI: 1.049–2.033). But no such significant association was found in clinical sub grouping of migraine in rs2052129 as p > .05. However in gender analysis, protective effect of T allele in male migraine patients for rs2052129 (OR < 1) was found. Conclusions: Our findings clearly indicated that female patient with rs10156191T allele and in MA subgroup showed an increased risk for migraine. Our data also indicated that rs2052129T variant showed a significant role in migraine susceptibility of this population. 15 May, 2019by dr-healthcareHistoricalInterviewsnewsPublications in the media According to a study the 90% of migraines can be treated with the enzyme DAO – Interview of RTVE to Juanjo Duelo, CEO of DR Healthcare 7/3/2013 – interview to Juanjo Duelo in rtve 24h. Language: Spanish These last hours has been spoken about migraines, from which has been made public that the fifteen percent of the world’s population suffers from these tremendous headaches that go beyond a headache. Juanjo Duelo, in addition to suffering from migraines, directs a research team that assures to be able to determine the causes of migraines and most importantly, their solution.	{"pred_label": "__label__cc", "pred_label_prob": 0.5008834004402161, "wiki_prob": 0.49911659955978394, "source": "cc/2023-06/en_middle_0099.json.gz/line23947"}
ABC brass adored T.J. Holmes, but some staff loathed him If T.J. Holmes gets the boot because of his extra-marital activities, ABC brass will be sorry to lose a big up-and-coming talent. But Page Six hears that some production staff will breathe a big sigh of relief. Insiders say that while Holmes — who is “very likely” not returning to the show after his affair with “GMA3” co-anchor Amy Robach was exposed — got glowing reviews from execs for his skills both on-the-air and as a producer. But he’s known to be a terror around production staffers on set. “He terrorizes the staff. They hate him. He yells at producers, snaps at people and people don’t want to work with him,” one source told Page Six. Another source described him as “snooty” and “nasty” to staffers while another industry insider said he had a reputation for being “a douche… long before this scandal erupted.” “He loves himself, and really thinks he’s a huge star. He acts like he’s hot s–t,” they said. T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach were pulled off the air, and ABC continues to investigate. “He’s nicer when he’s around the top anchors, but if he’s not with them, he acts like he runs the place and isn’t as nice,” the source added. The first source advised not to get on his bad side because, “he holds a grudge.” (While his rep didn’t comment, a source close to Holmes called the barbs a “transparent and baseless character assassination against T.J.”) They further warned: “ABC News talent to be prepared… you could be next!’ Some ABC staffers described Holmes as a terror to work with. Disney General Entertainment Con ABC via Getty Images But it seems that when the higherups have their eye on him, Holmes is a very different character. An insider told us his most recent performance reviews from top execs provided to head of talent Galen Gordon are full of comments that cast him as “being versatile and a go-to.” In the reports he’s also praised for his “ability to handle the hardest of news but also light stories with heart and warmth.” The reports say that he’s unique at the network “for bringing context to difficult stories and always finding that critical nugget…. [a] Swiss army knife, if you will,” they said. “‘GMA’ execs said each day they try to figure out where to best deploy T.J. to improve the show. The only criticism… was that… [he] can be slow to respond or non-responsive when producers reach out to him,” they added. A fifth person told us that Holmes has to work harder than other ABC talent, and described him as “overworked and under-supported.” “He had a heavier work load than everyone else. He wasn’t just presenting his segments. He was producing them. He did double duty for years,” they said. “If you were on the ball, you were fine. If you dropped the ball or did mediocre work, he wasn’t one to bite his tongue, but he was always professional,” they said. Holmes pulled double duty producing his own segments and delivering news at ABC. After anchoring stints at CNN and BET, Holmes found himself having to “climb his way back” to top anchor status — and it started with overnight shifts at ABC, we’re told. “That was probably demoralizing for him, and that might have reflected in his behavior, but he’s no worse than any other television talent,” a sixth source said. Despite differing opinions about the way he has treated staff, the general consensus, according to a sixth source, is, “T.J. is good at his job… He’s meticulous and he holds people to [high] levels of accountability. Not everyone wants to work that hard — he’s an excellent journalist and they all get pegged as being difficult because they are meticulous,” the sixth source said. Meanwhile, we’re told that neither Holmes nor Robach expected their affair would jeopardize their jobs as hosts of “GMA3.” Although more of Holmes’ “indiscretions” have come out since their office affair was revealed, reports suggesting Robach was blindsided by the alleged flings are laughable, according to sources familiar with the situation. Holmes and Robach remain off air and were spotted leaving town on Tuesday. For example, Robach “was best friends with Natasha [Singh],” the woman he had a three-year affair with while married to wife Marilee Fiebig, an insider said. Holmes was accused of yet another office affair as he and Robach skipped town on Tuesday. Reps did not get back to us.	{"pred_label": "__label__wiki", "pred_label_prob": 0.9925079941749573, "wiki_prob": 0.9925079941749573, "source": "cc/2023-06/en_middle_0099.json.gz/line439705"}
OBAMAINBERLIN VADIM ZAKHAROV / NIKLAS NITSCHKE VISITATION 1 VISITATION 10 OBAMAINBERLIN Rosenheim Venice Tre Oci Kunst und Migration Of Para-Sites and Hospitality VISITATION 10 GROSS LINDOW / BRODY 13-1-2013 FIRST MOVEMENT (Nitschke) - Leaving Haim Steinbach SECOND MOVEMENT (Zakharov) - Kiss and Slap THIRD MOVEMENT (Nitschke) - Introducing the constellation of Pipe FOURTH MOVEMENT (Nitschke) - Gogol / Levinas: Nose and Hitler Special Guest - KATHRIN BECKER The first movement takes place at an area close to the station of Brieskow-Finkenheerd, within the sphere of politics and war. I a distance of approximately 200m from the station there are the remains of a former terminal, close to the railway tracks, a gathering of some low buildings standing at the margins of an almost square yard which is partly surrounded by a wall and right now covered with snow. In a gateway leading to this yard destroyed by a former fire Nitschke prepared - in advance of the first movement - an object quoting the work of Haim Steinbach. In presence of Kathrin Becker and Vadim Zakharov Nitschke places three dark blue watering cans and two light green heads of cabbage on a two-part socle painted dark green and violet, which is mounted to the wall in a way characteristic for the work of Steinbach. Subsequently Nitschke plays on his Iphone - which he places on the socle as well - a percussion-based interlude from the first act of the opera 'Nose' of D. Shostakovich and departs direction of the opposite corner of the yard concentrating on an object in front of his chest which is not visible for Becker and Zakharov. On their way from the parking lot to the yard Zakharov left a plastic bag at the corner of another ruin, hanging on a bush. He asks Nitschke to go back to this bag, to take what he will find inside and to follow to the advice which is written on a note he will find there as well. Zakharov asks him to strew a track of cornflakes on his way. In the bag Nitschke finds a black top hat which he shall put on and return. When he is back at the gateway Zakharov presents a torchlight to Nitschke and tells him that he informed Kathrin Becker and asked her to pass on this information by way of a gesture if she wants to. Kathrin Becker does without. Subsequently Nitschke invites Zakharov and Becker to have a snack at the restaurant Die Preussenstuben close to the Brieskower Kanal at Groß Lindow. There he asks Zakharov and Becker each to take 12 chocolate-pralinés into the mouth, to lick and taste them and to put them back into the packing. Then he leaves the restaurant to drive to the center of the sphere located in the forest nearby, within some five minutes of driving distance, where he embeds each of the pralines into a piece of butter and fixes them together with a piece of hardboard to the thin trunks of the pine trees at average breast height in this area of the forest. The pieces of hardboard are broken parts of the wooden body first introduced at the bridge of Fürstenberg in 2011 to represent the painting 'Embarkment for the island of Kythera' there. The painting used to be assigned by a rectangle painted with plum jam on the wooden body. Each of the broken pieces is now partly covered with a thin layer of chocolate. Nitschke informs the guests - after he picked them up at the restaurant and brought them to the forest - that preparing the visitation he had cast - with chocolate - the vague shape of a pipe onto the wooden body and then broke it. The broken parts of the body are now alloted to certain treetrunks in a way that, looking from above they form points on the outline of a pipe. Nitschke presents Zakharov and Becker a map of the stars in sky then to be found above the place. The map overlays a print of a google earth image of the area. The outline of a pipe is marked on this map by way of adding some of the stars to a new constellation. The fourth movement takes place outside the area encompassed by the Dead Zone Map, in front of the ruin of the former castle of Brühl, now Brody. In the courtyard of the baroque castle, - of which just the building envelope is left, covered with a roof, but a staircase with four caryatids still introducing the main entrance -, Nitschke delivers a speech. The speech combines an abridged version of the "Nose" of N. W. Gogol with a text of Claude Levinas, "Einige Betrachtungen zur Philosophie des Hitlerismus" (Some reflections on the philosophy of hitlerism). Both texts penetrate each other, alternating at intervals. Nitschke offers Zakharov and Becker to listen or to go to the restaurant nearby, as it is very cold and the speech will last about half an hour. Kathrin Becker backs out after a couple of minutes, Zakharov stays to document the speech. During the speech night is falling, it is dark when Nitschke finishes his speech, hammers a nail to the wall of the courtyard and leaves the nose there. A fourth movement Nitschke prepared is not performed and kept for further realization: in the near of the station of Neuzelle stands a building next to a crossing, the building totally locked, the openings of the windows closed with sheetmetal. Two mirrors are to be mounted to this building, in a distance of about one meter, at the height of the second level of the train, where Zakharov and Becker will sit, pass by and be reflected successively, the reflection and the intervall being barely perceivable because of the speed the train. © 2020 by OBAMAINBERLIN (Vadim Zakharov, Niklas Nitschke)	{"pred_label": "__label__wiki", "pred_label_prob": 0.6944223642349243, "wiki_prob": 0.6944223642349243, "source": "cc/2023-06/en_middle_0099.json.gz/line890149"}
Flying Eagle Felix Udoh Training With Partizani Tirana Nigeria youth international Felix Okon Udoh is presently in Albania undergoing tests with second division side Partizani Tirana., according to Panorama Sport. One of the priorities of coach Shpetim Duro before the start of the second stanza of the league is the recruitment of a left sided player. On Thursday, Udoh, who is on the books of renowned academy 36 Lion Lagos, started training with Partizani Tirana. Udoh, a goalscoring wing-back, had previously attracted interest from clubs in Romania, Sweden and Albanian giants KS Vllaznia Shkodër, his representative Hasan Egilmez earlier informed this portal. Meanwhile, Nurudeen Orelesi has returned to Albanian champions Skanderbeg and will remain with the side until at least the summer. The highly rated midfielder tested abroad but no agreement was reached between the German club and Skanderbeg.	{"pred_label": "__label__cc", "pred_label_prob": 0.5042686462402344, "wiki_prob": 0.4957313537597656, "source": "cc/2023-06/en_middle_0099.json.gz/line389944"}
Home » Lifestyle » Universal Halts Production on Live-Action Films Including ‘Jurassic World: Dominion’ Due to Coronavirus Universal Halts Production on Live-Action Films Including ‘Jurassic World: Dominion’ Due to Coronavirus March 14, 2020 Lifestyle After Netflix and Disney shuttered all live-action productions, Universal has decided to do the same with “Jurassic World: Dominion,” “Flint Strong” and the untitled Billy Eichner project all going on hiatus effective Friday. The studio continues to monitor the situation closely and will make a determination on when to restart production in the coming weeks. “Jurassic World: Dominon” had been shooting in London since February but in light of the coronavirus pandemic, execs felt it was the best move for the safety of all involved to delay the shoot indefinitely. Like all the other productions being closed around the world, it is unknown when the shoot was going to end and if it will impact the June 2021 release date at this time. Colin Trevorrow also wrote the script with Emily Carmichael (“Pacific Rim: Uprising”) from a story by Derek Connolly. Trevorrow is exec producing with Steven Spielberg, with Frank Marshall and Pat Crowley producing. Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard are returning to the pic, and Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum and Sam Neill are reprising their roles from 1993’s original “Jurassic Park.” “Flint Strong” stars Ice Cube and Ryan Destiny with Rachel Morrison directing. The sports drama, based on the 2015 boxing documentary “T-Rex,” follows Claressa “T-Rex” Shields (Destiny), a 17-year-old Flint, Michigan native who dreams of becoming the first woman in history to win an Olympic gold medal in boxing. The untitled Billy Eichner movie was in pre-production with production about to begin this month. Nicholas Stoller is directing. Can I travel to Spain? Latest 2020 holiday advice for Malaga, Benidorm and Barcelona Why Lisa Loeb Has 'a Lot of Political Discussions at Home' With Her 2 Kids Coachella Has Officially Been Postponed Due To Coronavirus Concerns Neville urges all to face up to reality of coronavirus Home workout guide: How supersets can ramp up your fitness Devil’s Backbone Brewing Company’s 2020 Pet Photo Beer Can Contest Could Make Your Dog A Star Flint Strong, Jurassic World: Templegate's horse racing tips: Kempton and Uttoxeter live on ITV – betting preview for Saturday's racing MMA, boxing face obstacles to holding cards amid coronavirus fears	{"pred_label": "__label__wiki", "pred_label_prob": 0.7091301679611206, "wiki_prob": 0.7091301679611206, "source": "cc/2023-06/en_middle_0099.json.gz/line64767"}
New model for climate funding - The Mexican-Norwegian Proposal Norway says no climate actions without financing Green Climate Fund: Critical negotiations ahead Differing views on market-based approaches for REDD+plus... Outline of The Bilateral Offset Credit Mechanism Climate talks stay bogged in Bonn Cancun agreement and financing forestry Norway and Mexico launch a joint model to provide predictable funding for climate actions in developing countries, starting in 2013. Norway and Mexico join forces and propose a model for climate funding at the negotiations in Copenhagen. The model establishes a Green Fund for financing of climate actions in developing countries. Contributions to the Green Fund should come both from public budgets and from auctioning of emission allowances. According to the proposal, the scale of the Green Fund could start around 10 billion dollars per year by 2013 and increase to 30-40 billion dollars by 2020. Mexico's President Felipe Calderón (photo above) and Norway's Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg "hope that through our joint proposal we can help develop a funding model everyone can endorse," they say in a common statement. "To achieve an ambitious outcome in Copenhagen, it is crucial that we reach an agreement on financing climate actions in developing countries," they say. Both countries find the resources so far raised for funding climate actions in developing countries inadequate. At an earlier stage in the negotiations both Norway and Mexico tabled proposals that could give increased predictable funding for climate actions in developing countries. The new model combines these proposals. Norway's proposal is a model where a certain percentage of the total UN-allowances should be set aside for international auctioning to finance climate actions in developing countries. Mexico has proposed to establish a Green Fund that draws funding based on each country's emissions, GDP and population. The joint model uses both sources of income. "In order to raise an adequate amount we will combine complementary sources of financing. This money should both finance adaption and mitigation efforts in developing countries. Financing should be based on results," Calderón and Stoltenberg say, according to a press release. THE JOINT MODEL To achieve an ambitious outcome in Copenhagen financing will need to be scaled up significantly and urgently, starting fast and rising over time. Mexico and Norway now launch a joint model (see chart) that has the potential for substantially increasing the amount of predictable funding available for climate change actions in developing countries, enabling developing countries to move towards a more climate resilient development path. The goal is to establish the Green Fund by deciding on the framework during the ongoing Copenhagen climate summit. SCALE AND FINANCIAL SOURCES Box A – Agreed scale of comparable and predictable funding The objective of the model is to enhance the certainty and predictability of climate finance and guarantee the availability of adequate and sufficient resources. As an indication, the scale of the Green Fund could start at around 10 bn USD per year in 2012 and increase to 30-40 bn USD in 2020. Contributions to the Green Fund may come from different complementary sources of financing: budget funding, international and domestic auctioning of allowances, and other comparable sources, and should go to both mitigation and adaptation efforts. Because the value of the allowances would depend on market prices, there is some uncertainty about the level of annual contributions from allowance auctioning. However, the uncertainty would be substantially reduced by establishing a buffer between auctioning and disbursements. Box B – Budget funding/ other methods Budget contributions that are decided according to a scale based on responsibility (emissions) and capability will go strictly to result based mitigation actions in developing countries. All countries would contribute except the least developed, and developing countries would be net beneficiaries. Countries may also use other methods to raise comparable levels of budget funding. Box C- International Auctioning When countries - as part of a UN climate agreement - set a limit on their emissions of greenhouse gases, emission allowances become valuable. These allowances - or assigned amount units (AAUs) - may be seen as the collective property of the parties to the agreement. To increase the scale of the Green Fund, Mexico and Norway propose to set aside a certain proportion of the total UN-allowances for auctioning at the international level to support both mitigation and adaptation efforts with fixed percentages for each. Box D- Auctioning – countries with non-Kyoto like commitments Countries without Kyoto-type commitments (UN allowances), which have national cap and trade systems and have facilitated auctioning for international purposes through national legislation, may also contribute to the Green Fund through auctioning of national allowances. CLIMATE ACTIONS Box E – Result based mitigation actions/ REDD+ Funding for mitigation actions, including REDD (Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation), should primarily be delivered through result based mechanisms, for fully additional verified emission reductions relative to predetermined agreed reference levels. Such incentives would allow further actions from developing countries based on the number of tons of emissions either avoided or captured. Developing countries would be expected to mobilize domestic resources to help finance efforts in their own countries, subject to their respective capabilities. Box F – Adaptation actions In the area of adaptation the most vulnerable countries will be given priority, as well as the least developed countries and small island developing states. Box G – Governance The Green Fund should have a high-level board under the policy guidance of, and accountable to, the Conference of the Parties, with equal representation of developed and developing countries, and an equitable, efficient and transparent governance structure. To ensure rapid start-up and efficiency, the administration of the Green Fund could be entrusted to an existing international financial institution that could deliver funding in partnership with domestic and international public and private financial institutions. Handel (-Zertifikaten)	{"pred_label": "__label__wiki", "pred_label_prob": 0.5578517317771912, "wiki_prob": 0.5578517317771912, "source": "cc/2023-06/en_middle_0099.json.gz/line292871"}
Manufacturing cells _Tune my production. industrial intelligence 4.0_beyond automation Updated earnings forecast for 2006 IWKA continues to systematically reorganize on the way to becoming an automation group Additional companies that do not meet the sustainable return on investment expectations of the group were reclassified as discontinued operations. A loss from discontinued operations of over EUR 50 million includes non liquidity-related valuation adjustments, which lead to a substantial shortfall for the first half of 2006. Nevertheless, it is already clear now that the restructuring is bearing fruit. In the first half-year, IWKA has achieved double-digit growth in orders received and sales revenues from continuing operations. Earnings figures from operating activities of EUR 2.9 million include budgeted startup costs for the Jeep Wrangler pay-on-production contract. IWKA will therefore be reporting substantial positive operating earnings for the current business year. The Executive Board had forecasted already at the beginning of the 2006 business year that 2006 will still be a transition year since the restructuring of the company has not yet been completed. The current results confirm these projections. IWKA Aktiengesellschaft will present the results for the first half of the year on August 8, 2006. There will be a change at the Executive Board level of IWKA. Dieter Schäfer, currently responsible for Packaging, will leave IWKA's Executive Board effective August 31, 2006. Wolfgang-Dietrich Hein, CEO, will assume responsibility for the division in addition to his other duties. The Supervisory Board thanks Mr. Schäfer for his commitment to the IWKA Group. Dieter Schäfer has been a member of the Executive Board since 2004. The Executive Board will henceforth consist of four members: Wolfgang-Dietrich Hein (CEO, Packaging Division), Dr. Jürgen Koch (Finance and Controlling), Gerhard Wiedemann (Automotive Division) and Bernd Liepert (Robotics Division). English - Magyarország	{"pred_label": "__label__wiki", "pred_label_prob": 0.5184609293937683, "wiki_prob": 0.5184609293937683, "source": "cc/2023-06/en_middle_0099.json.gz/line1401834"}
Extreme Heat by Jewel Quinlan When photographer Chloe Gaige gets assigned to cover the Pro Kiteboarding finals in Morocco she never expects to run into her childhood crush. Back then, their age difference is what caused her to pull away. Would he resent her for how she treated him back then? Fully grown, pro kiteboarder Kai Shephard is a tough competitor used to going after what he wants…and getting it. When he catches sight of Chloe in the crowd with her camera, nothing can stop him from trying to be with her again. Except Chloe, that is. Would she see him for the man he is now? Title: Extreme Heat Author: Jewel Quinlan Audiobook Audio Format Narrated by: P. J. Ochlan Listening time: 1 hr and 1 min Extreme Heat is a quick listen about two people getting a second chance to explore their passion for each other, a passion which started when they were both in high school. Chloe and Kai shared a steamy kiss back in the day, but nothing really came of the experience due to Chloe being a bit too concerned about their age difference and her need to fall into peer pressure of appearances. How would it look if she hooked-up with a younger guy? Fast forwarded a few years… Call it luck or fate, but Chloe runs into the sexy, athletic version of Kai. He’s no longer a boy, he’s a man who wants Chloe and he usually gets what he wants. I enjoyed the premises of this short story, felt the narration was excellent, and found myself falling into the interesting setting of kiteboarding in Morocco. Surrender Sweet Succubus by Jewel Quinlan When Dr. Stephen Wallace, a fertility specialist from Sydney Australia, is approached by his brother and sister-in-law for help conceiving a child there is no way he can refuse. Since they have already exhausted all the possibilities modern medicine can provide, Stephen turns to his skills as a shaman for alternative solutions. His search leads him to Las Vegas, Nevada on a slim lead to capture a succubus who he hopes has the power to help. But when he meets Geneva, the exotic and passionate succubus, he finds himself being captured instead. Title: Surrender Sweet Succubus Publisher: Jewel Quinlan Novella Length (Approximately 49 pages) Reviewed by Brandi 5 Stars – Highly Recommended Read! I found Surrender Sweet Succubus to be a refreshingly original paranormal romance that packed a lot of punch in the way of vivid imagery, a balance between the modern world and the fantastical world, as well as some smoking scenes between Stephen and Geneva. There were so many things to like about this story, including how the author worked in an unexpected connection with the hero (a fertility specialists and a shaman) who also has association with an aborigines as a mentor/guide. And I want to emphasize I don’t believe I’ve read anything quite like this story which was a welcome delight. While this was the first I’ve read from Ms. Quinlan, I assure you it will not be the last. Rock Star Ex by Jewel Quinlan Social media consultant, Eve Everett, is less than thrilled when her business partner hooks them up with a job covering celebrity rock band Arsenal. Their new lead singer, Devon Quinn, is the man who broke her heart five years ago. But there’s no way Eve can turn down the assignment. It’s the big break their fledgling company needs. To boost Arsenal’s social media presence the band’s manager wants intimate coverage, especially of Devon, which means traveling with the band in their tour bus while they promote their new album. It’s not long before Devon tries to rehash the past but Eve would rather leave it buried where it is. When Eve is asked to be part of a music video, she decides it’s a great opportunity to reap some revenge by showing Devon what he’s missing. But soon she’s the one losing control. Will Devon once again claim her heart as well as her body? Title: Rock Star Ex Genre: Contemporary Romance M/F 3 Flames – Crackling Hot 4.5 Stars – Recommended Read One of my all-time favorite lines from a book. “His voice was a combination of sex and sandpaper.” What a great opening line. That alone hooked me. While the story is written around a rock band, it wasn’t predictable. I liked that the author kept it fresh, with a good flow, and she also did a great job with her characters. For a book of only eighty some pages, the characters were interesting and well developed, with a great chemistry and history between Eve and Devon that I did enjoy. If you don’t feel like you have the time to pick up a lengthy novel, but are looking for something with some sizzle and substance that you can read in a couple of hours, I would recommend reading Rock Star Ex.	{"pred_label": "__label__cc", "pred_label_prob": 0.6415999531745911, "wiki_prob": 0.35840004682540894, "source": "cc/2023-06/en_middle_0099.json.gz/line851916"}
TikTok settles for $92m after being accused of harvesting biometric data HomeCloud Boffins : : Latest News : : Cyber Security : : TikTok settles for $92m after being accused of harvesting biometric data Posted on 26/02/2021 By Author IT Pro. Categories Cyber Security TikTok owner ByteDance has proposed a $92 million (roughly £65.7 million) settlement to a class-action lawsuit after the social media platform was accused of collecting the biometric data of its users. The lawsuit accused the social media platform of deploying a complex artificial intelligence (AI) system to scan for facial features in users’ videos, alongside algorithms to identify a user’s age, gender and ethnicity. The accusers claim that TikTok’s app extracted a broad array of such data without consent, while information such as personal and private viewing histories was shared with third-parties such as Facebook and Google. Also of concern is the potential for this data to be shared with companies based in China, given the lawsuit claimed TikTok doesn’t adequately disclose how user data is shared with entities outside the US. The settlement, if accepted by a judge, would require TikTok to establish a compensation scheme for its users in addition to launching a ‘privacy compliance’ training programme. “This settlement is important for many reasons,” said co-lead counsel Katrina Carroll, arguing on the side of the class-action lawsuit. “First, it provides compensation for TikTok users, but equally as important, it ensures TikTok will respect its users’ privacy going forward. Social media seems so innocuous, but troubling data collection, storage, and disclosure can happen behind the scenes. This settlement sets out to prevent that.” Related Resource The path to CX excellence for B2B services The four stages to thrive in the experience economy Co-lead counsel Beth Fegan argued that biometric information is mong the most sensitive of private information because it’s unique and permanent. Therefore, she added, it’s critical that Tiktok users’ privacy is protected against “underhanded attempts at theft.” TikTok denied any privacy violations following the accusations and has maintained that there was no wrongdoing on its part. “While we disagree with the assertions,” a spokesperson told the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), “rather than go through lengthy litigation, we’d like to focus our efforts on building a safe and joyful experience for the TikTok community.” The firm had previously been under fire for a now-rectified vulnerability in its platform that exposed data belonging to its users. According to Check Point Research, if left unpatched, the vulnerability would’ve enabled hackers to access a user’s phone number, nickname, profile and avatar pictures, unique user IDs, as well as certain profile settings. Edge-enabled mobility of the future Turning vehicle data into value Modern networking for the borderless enterprise Five ways top organisations are optimising networking at the edge Address multi-cloud configuration risks Cloud security challenges and how to overcome them The total economic impact of IBM Security Verify Cost savings and business benefits enabled by IBM Security Verify See the original article here: ITPro	{"pred_label": "__label__wiki", "pred_label_prob": 0.755925714969635, "wiki_prob": 0.755925714969635, "source": "cc/2023-06/en_middle_0099.json.gz/line427357"}
Staff Email Access About Ione About Ione Overview Historic Ione City of Ione Newsletter Veterans Support City Government Overview Council & Commision Vacancy City of Ione Council Agendas and Reports City of Ione Departments Parks and Recreation Department Planning, Entitlement Review and Development RFP and RFQ Parks and Maintenance Event Planning Concierge Support City of Ione Library VOCs Lab Testing Report a Public Concern or Submit a Request Community Events & News Castle Oaks Golf Club Equestrian Complex Preston Castle Train Depot Doing Business Overview Business Concierge Support Space for Lease Business-related Permits Rent a City Facility Request a City Newsletter Download Meeting Agendas and Reports Request a Financial Statement Find a Budget Item Deprecated: Non-static method JSite::getMenu() should not be called statically, assuming $this from incompatible context in /home/customer/www/ione-ca.com/public_html/templates/ione/lib/framework/helper.layout.php on line 148 Deprecated: Non-static method JApplication::getMenu() should not be called statically, assuming $this from incompatible context in /home/customer/www/ione-ca.com/public_html/includes/application.php on line 536 CDCR VOC Lab Testing Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) Lab Testing Results for CDCR Wastewater: Contrary to many statements made on social media platforms the City of Ione has been testing for VOCs as required by the Regional Water Board (CVRWQCB) beginning in September of 2021. The City and CDCR tests CDCRs wastewater for VOCs on a regular basis. These results are submitted to the Regional Water Board as required. See the link below to review all of these reports. CDCR VOC Lab Testing 2022 August 4, 2022 Report July 29, 2022 Report July 28, 2022 Weekly Report July 7, 2022 Report July 7. 2022 Monthly Report June 30, 2022 Weekly Report June 16, 2022 Monthly Report June 2, 2022 Weekly Report May 26, 2022 Weekly Report May 19, 2022 Report May 5, 2022 Report May 5, 0222 Monthly Report April 8, 2022 Report October 11, 2021 Report Amador County COVID-19 Information Business licenses are available by clicking on the application below or at Ione City Hall, located at 1 Main St., Monday through Friday 8:00-4:30. If you need assistance with filling out the business license please contact the City Clerk at 209-790-4792. Location: Preston School of Industry, 900 Palm Dr., plaque located 0.9 miles N of site on State Hwy 104 (P.M. 4.3), 1 mi N of lone (MAP) The “Castle”, built in 1890-1894, is the most significant example of Romanesque Revival architecture in the Mother Lode. It was built to house the Preston School of Industry, established by the State Legislature as a progressive action toward rehabilitating, rather than simply imprisoning, juvenile offenders. Doors of the 120-room 'Castle' closed in 1960 after new facilities were completed. Preston Castle was also listed in the National Register of Historic Places on 7/30/1975. Registration Date: 1/11/1974. Ione Brewery Location: 338 Preston Ave. (MAP) Built in the 1860‘s of Ione brick by brewers Raab and Huttner served as a brewery for over 30 years in 1907 C.C. Prouty moved his creamery to this site a soda works and ice plant were installed in 1910. Various businesses have occupied the premises since. Dedicated by CHIPSA Parlor No. 40 Native Daughters of the Golden West. Steam Flour Mill Location: 217 W. Jackson St. (MAP) Built in 1856 by Thomas Rickey Yearly grind 4000 tons, Barley-Oats-Corn. Dedicated May 3 1969 by Ione Parlor No. 33 CHIPSA Parlor No. 40 Native Sons and Daughters of the Golden West. Old Red Brick Building Saloon Location: 12 W. Main St. (MAP) Old Red Brick Building later the Scully building dedicated to the spirits within. James W. Marshall Chapter No. 49 E Clampus Vitus April 24, 1974. Ione City Hall Location: 1 E. Main St. (MAP) Originally built as the three story commercial hotel in 1864. Razed by fire and rebuilt as a one story building in 1930. Remodeled in 1966 by the City of Ione as its City Hall. Mayor David S. Mason, Councilmen: Jack Gasaway, Dale Herfel, Ted M. Campbell, Anthony W. Guidon M.D. Dedicated by Ione Parlor 33 and Grand Parlor Native Sons of the Golden West April 22, 1967. Iron Ivan Location: Behind City Hall, 1 E. Main St. (MAP) Old No. 7 was the last steam locomotive to operate over the Amador Central Railroad between Amador and Martell. The twelve mile long railroad lies entirely within Amador County and is one of the shortest railroads in this Country. Iron Ivan is a fine example of one of the early steam locomotives produced by the Baldwin locomotive works. This engine was manufactured in January 1901 and was brought to the Amador Central Railroad from the McCloud river railroad in 1937. The last trip was made by this engine between Ione and Martell in 1956. Dedicated by The James W. Marshall Chapter No. 49 E Clampus Vitus May 1, 1965. Pioneer Park Dedicated to the memory of the pioneer men and women of Ione. Monument erected by CHIPSA Parlor No. 40 Native Daughters of the Golden West July 21 1935. Ione Parlor No. 33 N.S.G.W. Location: 25 E. Main St. (MAP) This building built in the year 1854,was originally a hardware store on the ground floor and a dance hall on the upper floor. Ione Parlor No.33, N.S.G.W. bought the building in the year 1884 and has continuously owned it there ever since. Dedicated by Grand Parlor Native Sons of the Golden West March 11, 1971 David S. Mason III, Grand President In memory of James D. Phelan, Senator. Daniel Stewart Store Location: 18 E Main St, lone (MAP) This general merchandise store built by Daniel Stewart in 1856 was the first building erected in lone Valley from nearby Muletown brick. Once known as 'Bed-Bug' and 'Freeze Out,' Ione was an important supply center on the main road to the Mother Lode and Southern Mines. Registration Date: 11/21/1963. Ione’s Chinatown Location: Main St. South side at the top of the hill before El Dorado St. Looking North from the monument lies 5.22 acres which was originally deeded to Ky Kee, Hop Wah Chung, Quong On Long and Chang Hang Co. in 1883 Know as Chinatown, the community was comprised of stores, homes and a Joss house. At the peak of population approximately 1,000 chinese lived in this town and surrounding area. Dedicated May 3, 1970 by the CHPSA Parlor No. 40 Native Daughters of the Golden West. Ione Elementary School Bell Location: 415 S. Ione St. (MAP) Dedicated in memory of our Pioneer Mothers and Fathers. CHPSA parlor No.40 Native Daughters of the Golden West, Ione Parlor No.33 Native Sons of the Golden West October 8, 1955. Ione Annual Picnic Location: 600 S. Church St. (MAP) In 1876 Ione’s annual picnic moved from Shakeley Hill to this location. The 100-acre park is part of an 1840 land grant and was leased to the City by the Howard Estate on May 11, 1967. The Park during its early years hosted many of the important horse events of the day. Today horse shows and horse racing are still a part of the celebration held the second weekend in May. Dedicated this March 10, 1979 by Grand President Charles E. Kohlbert, Native Sons of the Golden West, Ione Parlor 33. Ione Methodist Church Location: 150 W. Marlette St. (MAP) The cornerstone was laid in 1862 and the church, constructed of locally fired brick, was completed in 1866. Dedicated as the Ione City Centenary Church and later popularly known as the Cathedral of the Mother Lode, this church was the first to serve the people in the area. Registration Date: 7/31/1953. Ione High School Location: 450 S. Mills St. (MAP) The first high school in Amador County was erected on this spot in 1903 by the Ione Academy, a private corporation. The original two story frame structure built at a cost of $2,287, housed the school until 1939. As a result of the steady growth in enrollment a major building program was begun. The original structure was remodeled into a one story building, Four other buildings three of brick veneer and one of stucco were added and the project was competed in 1941 when the wood frame shop building was finished. The last major building program was completed in the spring of 1975 when the new shop and the academic center is a replica of the remodeled original building which was destroyed by fire on November 26, 1972. Dedicated by Grand Parlor Native Sons of the Golden West Fred L Peixoto, Grand President March 8 1975 In memory of James D. Phelan United States Senator. Scully Ranch Location: 9805 Dave Brubeck Road (MAP) Property settled by J.P. Martin in 1848. Home built Circa 1852. Purchased in 1882 by William Scully who arrived from Ireland in 1854. The Scully family has owned and operated the ranch for five generations. Present owners are Robert and Etta Scully. Placed on the National Register of Historic Landmarks November 1978. Dedicated by Ione Parlor No. 33Native Sons of the Golden West CHIPSA Parlor No. 40 Native Daughters of the Golden West September 8, 1979. Space for Rent or Lease Wanting to start your business in Ione? 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Why ARCA GET INSIDE ARCA THE Regenerators ARCA NOW 1. THE PLANETARY PREMISES AND THE SOIL-FOOD RELATIONSHIP The planetary premises and the soil-food relationship The ARCA Vision The ARCA Mission The ARCA Manifesto The ARCA inspiring principles The ARCA genesis The ARCA communities: Rgeneration ARCA farmers and contractors The ARCA charter of the farmer and the contractor The ARCA regenerators coproducers The ARCA charter of food The ARCA research network How is it possible to grow endlessly in a closed system like our planet? How long can we still go on wasting non-renewable resources? Hasn’t the planet maybe begun to show us the first symptoms of its intolerance? Is it morally and ethically fair to leave the task to future generations? Can the market and the mechanism supply-demand answer our health and evironmental needs? Somebody maintains that climate changes are cyclical and they do not depend on human activities, but isn’t it more correct to assert that the planet has never been so crowded before, the well-being so widespread and unfortunately obtained to the detriment of the environment? Is it possible to go on entrusting the air, water and ground quality, also called “the triangle of life”, to consumers and farmers, who are not always aware of the consequences of their choices? Given the alarms launched by almost all scientists, isn’t it high time each of us began to do something more to contrast or to remove the notorious “point of no return”? At today’s rate of consumption, we are burning more resources than our planet can regenerate every year. The coefficient is between 1.4 and 1.7; therefore, we would need 1.4 or 1.7 planets to be able to sustain this rhythm. Agriculture, with forestry and other farming uses, today is responsible for 24% emissions which alter the climate. In the past the soil was considered a living organism. Now it has become an element to exploit. We have no longer adapted ourselves to nature and its time, but we have tried to revolutionize it. Traditional farming practices are damaging this vital resource, which houses a quarter of the planet’s biodiversity. The exploitation of the soil, the lack of a rotation of cultivations and inappropriate inputs have caused 30% loss of our soil over the last 150 years: an erosion which has caused numerous vital species to disappear and which increases climate changes. A healthy soil actually has the ability to hold CO2, which would otherwise be dispersed in the atmosphere in the form of emissions. A healthy soil, and in particular its first gold centimetres of depth, retains the organic substance which generates life. A healthy soil holds water reducing its corrivation time thanks to a higher capacity of absorption, participating in the washing away and in desertification. A healthy soil preserves the sea heritage from the phenomenon of eutrophication, the pollution of water due to the overabundance of nitrates and phosphates. Nowadays, the state of farming soils is in widespread dramatic conditions, both in the physical and chemical state. This is demonstrated by the systematic presence of substances harmful for our organism and by the nutritional shortage in food, which become more and more deprived of its components, including flavour. Noxious substances have an impact on the organisms we want to contrast, but at the same time they damage the physical and chemical properties of the soils, the whole ecosystems and public health. It is clearer and clearer and more and more evident indeed the relationship between soil, food and health. Food can act in a preventive or destructive manner on our organism: there is indeed an association, scientifically supported, between contamination through pesticides and neurodegenerative diseases. Our diets are no longer adequate to what is good for us and for the planet and they represent the main cause of climate changes and of the loss of biodiversity. “The soil is a great connector of our life, the source and destination of all of us”. Wendell Berry “Let food be your medicine and let medicine be your food”. Hippocrates 2. THE ARCA VISION A planet where the land and man are in balance, where a farmer is the primary guardian of the life of the soil and where everyone, with their choices in buying food, from consumers become conscious regenerators of the environment. 3. THE ARCA MISSION To represent an experimental laboratory of a bioetic thought for a new humanism, where the different communities can share values and actions tending to increase the awareness on the role and on the responsibility we all have, as regenerators, in determining the salubrity of our food, connected to the preservation of the environmental resource. To reinterpret the concept of waste focusing on the assumption that waste does not exist. To think again of a bioconservative regenerative agriculture to offer people excellent quality food, food which gives joy, food which fosters human connections. Food with the highest possible quantity of incorporated services, from the protection of the soil to the local art of cooking, guaranteeing an improvement of life and health, ensuring a fair income and a new status to the farmer, seen as the primary guarantor of the environment and guardian of the area. To retrieve the knowledge and the good practices which protect the soil, taking inspiration from the model of circular economy of the sharecropping and hilly farmhouse, improving its performances with the aid of new techniques and technologies. To give back to the future generations, through a concrete and responsible committment, the knowledge and the continuity in the appreciation and safeguard of the cultural heritage and of the beauty, inherited from old farming. 4. THE ARCA MANIFESTO Good soil, healthy food. Healthy soil, good food. We grow a new future with our head, with our hands and keeping our feet on the ground. Agriculture has values useful to the present (committment, solidarity, respect for the eco- system and for the biodiversity); we grow them in the future, to improve the environment, nutrition, health and economy. Everything starts from the Soil: what we eat, what we drink, what we breathe. Soil, water, sun, seeds, animal life and knowledge are the first matters of life. Our soils ask for help, the biological life which should animate them is prey of a progressive impoverishment. We want to improve the consequences of our acts towards a better world. We love Seasons. The soil, the agricultural and the vegetable garden culture are time machines, they transfer old knowledge, they are nourished by living elements, they offer flavours and high-value experiences and a teaching: keeping ourselves in health means to eat well, in tune with the rhythm of nature. The vegetable world and the animal one are a partly unknown universe, although we we have been living here for thousands of years. We are good neighbours. A renewed solidarity among farmers has become essential in order to manage the soil and the land in common and through common biopreservative regenerative practices. The following step to carry out is the complete and total synergy between the community of farmers and the various communities of the final consumers of food, no longer passive consumers, but co-producers and conscious regenerators of the land, to be eventually able to achieve an olistic view, whose final objective is to restore an accomplished and permanent well-being for a better quality of life. Agricultural goods and products have a ritual function: drinking wine, eating local food has always been the language of social and community networks, a value which can be added to nutritional aspects. Basing agriculture on the regeneration of soils re-energises that fertile culture which overcomes the dependance on synthetic or pharmaceutical shortcuts, with a marked consequence on the quality of health, on the environment and on the well-being, even social, of people. We like to know, to let people know, to eat consciousness. Meeting, exploring the origins and the stories of places and of food; we love tasting, chatting and telling things which have quality and, above all, which have true stories. Real tales convey the evocative and identity value of traditional farm products; we want to know the quality of things, the health of the soils, to have and convey the awareness of the land which houses us. The Soil perpetuates itself: do not exhaust nature, but regenerate it. The well-being of the people and of the planet depends on 30 centimetres soil which, if measured in their characteristics, if cared and respected, can preserve and improve our eco-system. The matters which nourish us are the main components of our life. ARCA draws inspiration from the biological processes and from the biodiversity of nature. 5. THE ARCA INSPIRING PRINCIPLES ARCA: Agriculture for the Controlled Regeneration of the Environment. ARCA is the acronym for Agriculture for the Controlled Regeneration of the Environment. Agriculture: the good bio-preservative regenerative practices, which reduce the phenomenon of erosion, for the protection of the life of the soil. Regeneration: excellence food as a crucial element in the regeneration of the soil, taking inspiration from the old model of the circular economy of the sharecropping farmhouse of the hilly areas. Controlled: a river basin area approach, a well-defined and therefore measurable area. The new techniques and technologies, the research, monitoring, experimentation in the field. Nothing can be improved without the objectivity of measurement. Environment: the safeguard of the area and its beauty, according to an olistic bio-ethical thought, generating a fair value for the proactive and communicating communities of farmers and food users. ARCA is a business project and, by its nature, it produces income, without distorting the ‘benefit’ core and corporate form. A benefit company produces benefits which have ripercussions on different communities linked by a mutual interest. The inspiring principles of ARCA are: The regeneration and the health of the soil as a foundation of agriculture and nourishment; The food and everything else directly or indirectly connected to its construction, distribution and use, from agriculture to agricultural industry, from trade to services; The hilly area meant as a set of river basins, enclosed as well as measurable entities, and its economic, social, tourist and cultural development; The improvement of the environment as far as the activities connected to food can and must contribute; The adoption of the model of circular economy as a guarantee for all the actors of the food and agricultural ARCA supply chain. For the farmers a fair income based more on production costs than on market prices, getting out of a distorting logic. For the regenerator co-producer of food a fair value and a high qualitative and nutritional content; The coming back on the territory of culture, beauty and qualified employment. Therefore, a regeneration not only of the soil, but also demographic and of intelligence. ARCA redesigns the concept of agriculture carrying out new practices regenerating the soil and contributing to the safeguard of the living underlayer, to preservation in relation to the erosion of hilly soils, to a new introduction of biodiversity and to the implementation of excellence food chains of production. ARCA favours a direct contact without intermediaries between the farmer and the food user who, from a passive role, with his behaviour and choices, becomes an active regenerator of the environment with a remarkable impact on the salubrity and on the quality of food. ARCA wants to revolutionize the present way of farming, in a way destructive, by introducing new techniques, awareness and scientific knowledge without forgetting the healthy part of old methods. ARCA farming techniques develop and keep in good health the soils in terms of microflora, microfauna and humus available. Earthworms, bees and flowers, as biological indicators, are the other ARCA “poster elements”. ARCA is agriculture as it was in the past. Farm agriculture, or better the man who has protected and modelled the soil and the landscape, has left us a great legacy: the organization of life and the productive capacity of mixed farming. A civilization to retrieve, ro reinterpret and to modernize, a regenerating element in itself. ARCA is the answer to transform an urgent state of universal necessity into a great business opportunity for our area. ARCA is a set of processes, which transversally include the route of food changing the role of the actors of all food and agricultural supply chains. ARCA focuses on the planet, the people, the performances of excellence and an ethically fair profit. 6. THE ARCA GENESIS The ARCA idea was born in 1988, in the Marches, thanks to a visionary food and agriculture entrepreneur, Bruno Garbini, the memorable founder of the rabbit and poultry Group with the same name. ARCA lay on too feasible and revolutionary principles at that time, distant from the feelings of the communities and of local politics in a period when environmental sustainability was not a central theme yet and when the capacity of production and consumption appeared limitless. Nowadays, the economic, social, cultural and bioethical context has made the re-birth of the project possible. In 2015, with his lifelong friend Enrico Loccioni and the memorable contestant Giovanni Fileni, respectively founders of the Loccioni Group, international excellence in measure, automation and energetic efficiency, and of the Fileni Group, forerunner as well as first national player of biological poultry farming and third national player of conventional poultry farming, an unimaginable spark fires and the three farm entrepreneurs, in love with their region, give again life to ARCA. In 2016 ARCA Ltd. was born, one of the first Benefit Companies in Italy. The cultural legacy the associate founders of ARCA take inspiration from is the one of the old endemic model of the multi-purpose farmhouse, archetype of the circular economy, when agriculture and environment were in perfect harmony. When the care for the land was guaranteed, as well as the absence of waste and the re-use of the resources in a fragile hilly context, respecting the time, the seasonability and the good regenerative practices. An agricultural, biological, bioethical and biopreservative ante litteram (ahead of its time) act which has matured today becoming a possible and above all necessary market. A shared dream? To give back to our hills and to the countryside of our Marches the beauty and the healthy aspect of the past to obtain the acknowledgment of UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE. Ipse dixit: “Thanks to the example of my parents’ work, share-croppers of the Esino Valley, I have learnt to know and respect the soil, its natural rhythms and its produces. Poultry farming in the Marches for almost 20 years as a pioneer in a biological way has been and is an agricultural act, a way to contribute to the development and to the respect of the area where I live. In ARCA we put our biological supply chain and our unique expertise to service our area”. Giovanni Fileni “Today we can demonstrate how a wide range of agricultural and industrial products, and not only, of a new generation can have an embedded service of environmental regeneration. Let’s imagine the supply chains or productive systems located in a constantly monitored river basin, mainly made of hilly areas, which adopt innovative production techniques, re-interpreting tradition. The products of these supply chains enable the Controlled Regeneration of the Environment and they can respond to the needs of a market of regenerators, people sensitive to environmental issues and aware to support in this way a new economy. Buying and consuming ARCA products not only means to create wealth in an area, but also to regenerate the natural environment of that area, to contribute to a new social service, to develop a future of preservation and promotion of the hilly ecosystem”. Bruno Garbini “I’ve been lucky I was born in this wonderful area, where I’ve picked the values of the monastic and share-cropping culture I’ve applied over these 50 years of business. Let’s give back these values to the area now, employing technologies, innovation, energetic efficiency and the intelligence of networks, giving ARCA the objectivity of measure”. Enrico Loccioni 7. THE ARCA COMMUNITIES: RGENERATION ARCA talks as much with the rural community (producers and farmers) as with the different urban communities in order to create a network extended to the local social, environmental and cultural system. ARCA aims at evolving the concept of consumer moving on to the one of regenerator co-producer in order to reach the community of Rgeneration. The key words of Rgeneration are: Regeneration, Renovation, Restoration, Recycling, Re-Use, Resilience, Respect, Rotation, Relationships, Rediscovery, Renaissance, Roots, Responsibility. The target? All of them! The Market? The Planet! People, consciously informed about the potentiality of their food choices, become active regenerators of the soil, thus creating a direct line between food and the environment and acquiring a well-defined fundamental role. With ARCA a farmer is concerned with the nourishment of the soil, retrieving his history, his culture and the old knowledge, producing healthy food, traceable and without using Chemistry. ARCA recognizes farmers a higher added value, which is based not only on market laws, but on real production costs. Food is seen as the driving force of development of the area and of its values, so both the farmer and food users become guardians and regenerators of the land, of its beauty and health. 8. ARCA FARMERS AND CONTRACTORS Are you a farmer who has already started a biological choice? Are you a producer of excellence food? Are you ready to choose ARCA practices? Are you willing to invest and be involved as a protagonist in the direct relationship with the people who consciously choose ARCA food? ARCA farmers and contractors love the soil and their work, they know traditional agriculture, nature’s mechanisms and they want to go deeper into them, they want to study them more deeply in favour of man and for the preservation of nature itself. ARCA farmers and contractors are aware of the significant beneficial consequences due to the adoption of bio-preservative farming practices: to regenerate the soil also means to regenerate the entire environment, to regenerate themselves and above all to regenerate the place where the farmer lives and works daily, making it better, that is, exactly like food, a healthy, clean and also beautiful place. Choosing to adopt ARCA agronomic practices, farmers avoid their own and their family’s exposure to highly toxic chemical products. Conventional agriculture, in estimating the value of a piece of land, does not consider as parametres of esteem the soil vitality, the speed of corrivation of waters and the ability to hold carbon. According to this perspective, the soil is only considered as an element to exploit and this might cause a significant depletion of the soil resources. Instead, with the ARCA regenerative practices, which are deeply rooted in the assumption according to which the soil is the first productive factor, a soil increases its value in proportion to its fertility. First of all, there’s an increase in the soil’s productive potential and in its related economic value; in addition, conditions are imposed for the reactivation of biodiversity, beauty and excellence employment. The bio-preservative regenerative techniques of ARCA, official partner of the Global Soil Partnership, are defined in the ARCA Regenerative Soil System, that is the technologies and the good agronomic practices which can be utilized by farmers and described in the following Charter of the Farmer and the Contractor. 9. THE ARCA CHARTER OF THE FARMER AND THE CONTRACTOR 1 He is a modern man, aligned with his time but conscious of the value of tradition. He is a real businessman, who not only aims at getting public funding, but who has also found out an alternative and virtuous way to earn a decent quantity of money with the company, as today the real value derives from the quality of its production. His company will anyway enjoy the public funding due to him especially for the social service, carried out through the care of the soil and the environment. 2 He sows, between one cash crop and another, the cover crops in order to seize the atmospheric carbon and to store it in the soil, to limit its erosion, to enrich it with minerals and organic substances, to improve its structure, to give back its vitality, scent and productivity. Making also bees happy, which find a new flourishing and now outdated essences available, such as sulla (coronoaria), veccia, mustard, oil seed rape. 3 He flanks old practices to new techniques and technologies, essential for real regenerative agriculture: crop rotations so as not to stress the soil, organic fertilizations to enrich it, intercropping, that is the simultaneous farming in the same space of two different species which interact between them (for instance, wheat and proteic pea, or barley and lentils). 4 He uses machines covered by patent and techniques deriving from a long scientific research which cause a minimal inconvenience to the soil by processing at 5-6 cm depth, ventilating the soil, avoiding reversing the pedological horizons and without overturning clumps, thus creating the best conditions for the processes of humification and the consequent regeneration of organic substance. Moreover, that is how we favour the management of the soil carried out both by the root systems of cultivations and by the microflora which is associated to them. 5 He preserves over the years the soil fertility also through a correct optimization of surface waters, decreasing the corrivation time, increasing the soil’s power of filtering and making groundwater cleaner. 6 He uses tractors of precise power, not too heavy, in order not to compact the soil excessively, instead of oversized tractors, useless fossil energy heat sinks. Moreover, he limits to the minimum the traffic in the plots, providing the vehicles used with adequate rubber wheeling. 7 He appropriately uses all the technology available and through a correct relation with Universities and Research Centres he wants to renovate his knowledge repeatedly. 8 He is a partner at a systemic level to his colleagues and the local institutions; he is integrated in acknowledged excellence agricultural and food supply chains and has shares of capital of the business company which places his products. His market is the world. An ARCA contractor is also aware, in terms of effectiveness and efficiency, with respect to: Deep knowledge of agronomic principles. Talent for innovation and new techniques and technologies. Sensitivity and meticulous care of the techniques. Qualitative approach. Rapidity of intervention. Income generation linked to the performances of excellence of the job. 10. THE ARCA REGENERATORS COPRODUCERS Have you ever wondered who or what your choice of food will damage? Are you a person who pays attention to the salubrity and the goodness of food, considering also its role in the protection of the soil and the environment? Do you want to develop your growth and your inner regeneration also through some food which in its turn qualifies and regenerates natural resources and the beauty of the territory? Are you ready to evolve from passive consumer to active co-producer and regenerator aware of the soil? Are you a new mother or a new father and you would like to have a support in the complex decisions concerning your child’s weaning, food and nutrition? How can you choose food, considering also its emotional and relational role, its learning and self-esteem? How can you build a relationship of real confidence between parents, food and child? Do you follow alternative diets, as organic, macrobiotic, vegan and you want to do even more? Do you follow specific diets as a sports person or because you have achieved the full maturity of your body? Do you love seasons and the seasonality of food? Do you want to rediscover old knowledge, flavours and smells? Are you looking for healthy food which also gives joy and which is truth and expression of an area? Do you wish to take care of your pets, too, guaranteeing them healthy, nutritious and genuine food? In a worldwide scenario where pollution depletes the soil, the choices people make when they sit down to eat become important. Hence the possibility to choose healthy, safe food with a better nutritional profile and which improves everybody’s life. ARCA offers the chance to choose products which are good not only to health, but which regenerate and enrich the soil, too. ARCA starts from the premise that today people match products, pay more attention to and are more conscious of what they buy. People wonder more and more about food: where it comes from, how it was produced and how long it has been travelling to arrive at the selling point or through a delivery channel. The concept of tracking food from the producer to the table is today a key point. Food doesn’t represent only a form of sustenance any longer; it has become a symbol of the personal values of those who choose it and a form of expression of ourselves. For this reason fresh, genuine, original and regenerating food is searched for. 11. THE ARCA CHARTER OF FOOD What are the characteristics and the trends which make food “perfect” today? Food linked to tradition but also careful about health, a “reconsidered tradition” which best satisfies the needs for healthy food. Food which also responds to the needs of the people who suffer from very diffused food and nutritional diseases or of people who pay great attention to what they eat today more than ever. According to ARCA philosophy food is: Obtained with farming practices that regenerate the soil Controlled, tracked, certified at any level Connected to the local area, typical Linked to tradition Simple and natural Highly serviced, easy and fast to prepare With low-cholesterol index With low-glycemic index With low-inflammatory index Recommended to vegetarians Recommended to vegans Ideal for sports people 12. THE ARCA RESEARCH NETWORK “Healthy soil, healthy food, healthy people, healthy planet”. Rodale Institute in Pennsylvania (USA) ARCA draws inspiration from the guidelines on bio-preservative agriculture worked out by the Rodale Institute in Pennsylvania, the centre of experimentation and research among the first in the world to start the road of sustainability and regeneration already from 1947. Since 1981 the Rodale Institute has been applying the techniques of organic farming on its 333 acres in Pennsylvania and has been studying the results of the transition from conventional farming. Their Farm System Trial has been going on for 35 years to show through scientific data the superiority of organic agriculture in terms of improvement of profitability and of the soil’s well-being, which are the keystones of regenerative agriculture. From this experience and from these premises a partnership for the research is originated, which involves the Agricultural Department of the Polytechnic University of the Marches (D3A) and of the University of Udine, in addition to the Rodale Institute, which actively collaborates with ARCA. In the ARCA research network there are also the Consortium AASTER and the University of Camerino. 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Jets HC Robert Saleh Honors Linden HS Player Xavier McClain Sophomore Died After Sustaining Apparent Head Injury in a Game Jack Bell NYJETS.COM CONTRIBUTOR A somber Jets head coach Robert Saleh opened his Friday morning news conference with words of condolences and solace for the family of Xavier McDaniel, a Linden High School sophomore who died on Wednesday from an apparent head injury sustained in a game on Sept. 9. "Before I get started, I just want to take a minute to honor the memory of Xavier McClain, a sophomore at Linden High School who passed away from injuries he sustained in a game a couple of weeks ago," Saleh said. "On behalf of the Jets organization, heartfelt condolences to his mother Lisa, his father Norman, his brother Andres and the entire Linden community. "It's a sad day any time you lose a member of the entire football community ... heart goes out to him and his family." According to NJ.com, McClain took a blow to the head as he returned the second-half kickoff in a game against Woodbridge. The game was stopped as McClain was attended to and taken from the field in an ambulance. Linden Mayor Derek Armstead on Wednesday night said on social media that McClain had died from his injuries. Faculty and staff at the school confirmed the news on Thursday morning. "Together we prayed for a miracle and hoped for a different outcome," Armstead wrote on his Facebook, Instagram and Twitter posts. "I trust that God knows better. He needed an angel and decided to call Xavier home to be with Him." McClain played on offense and defense for Linden. In the game he had two carries for 18 yards and caught an 8-yard pass, while also making four tackles in the defensive backfield. Linden won the game, 31-0. HC Robert Saleh on OC Nathaniel Hackett: Checked the Boxes on What We Were Looking For New Hire Led Top-10 Scoring Offenses 3 Different Seasons as an OC	{"pred_label": "__label__wiki", "pred_label_prob": 0.8726840615272522, "wiki_prob": 0.8726840615272522, "source": "cc/2023-06/en_middle_0099.json.gz/line1512024"}
DUTOIT: A Family from Moudon, Switzerland Daniel JORDAN (ID #I21404) (male) TITLES/'DIT' NAMES/OCCUPATIONS: notary BIRTH: of Boulens DEATH: aft 1697 Father: Pierre JORDAN (d. BEF 1693) Mother: Susanne GIRAUDET (bp. 26 AUG 1638, d. AFT 1702) He was Curial Substitué de Boulens when he purchased property from his mother Susanne Giraudet (Isaac Dutoit, notary at Moudon, ACV DL 37/7). _Moyse JORDAN _______\| _Pierre JORDAN ______\| \| (.... - 1693) m 1686\| \| \| _____________________ \| \| \| \| \|_____________________\| \| \| \| \|_____________________ \|--Daniel JORDAN \| (.... - 1697) \| _____________________ \| _Benoit GIRAUDET ____\| \| \| (.... - 1677) m 1636\| \| \| \|_____________________ \|_Susanne GIRAUDET ___\| (.... - 1702) m 1686\| \| _Jaques GUEX ________ \|_Anne GUEX __________\| m 1636 \| David JORDAN (ID #I26048) DEATH: bef 1730 +Jeanne Marie JORDAN (b. bef 1687?, d. 29 JAN 1767) Elizabeth JORDAN (ID #I33758) (female) Family 1 : William MILLER (dates unknown) +America MILLER (b. 1832, d. aft 1915) Estienne JORDAN (ID #I11721) TITLES/'DIT' NAMES/OCCUPATIONS: habitant at Lausanne +Magdelaine Marguerite JORDAN (dates unknown) François JORDAN (ID #I20676) TITLES/'DIT' NAMES/OCCUPATIONS: minister at Payerne, 1694 Father: François JORDAN (b. abt 1595, d. 1663) Family 1 : Marie MESTRAL (dates unknown) Jeanne Marguerite JORDAN (dates unknown) Samuel JORDAN (dates unknown) \| \| _François JORDAN ____\| \| \| __ \| \| \| \| \|__\| \| \|__ \|--François JORDAN \| __ \| __\| \| \| \|__ \|_____________________\| TITLES/'DIT' NAMES/OCCUPATIONS: minister at Granges DEATH: 1663, Granges-près-Marnand, Vaud, Switzerland +François JORDAN (dates unknown) Family 2 : Jeanne SECRÉTAN (bp. 18 AUG 1631) Susanne JORDAN (bp. 10 MAR 1654, d. 21 AUG 1658) Marie Magdelaine JORDAN (bp. 18 JAN 1657) Jean Jaques JORDAN (bp. 29 MAY 1659) Jeanne Marguerite JORDAN (bp. 6 SEP 1663) His journal for the years has survived. He married three times, each wife a sister or daughter of a minister. George JORDAN (ID #I3583) TITLES/'DIT' NAMES/OCCUPATIONS: minister +Marie Catherine JORDAN (dates unknown) George JORDAN (ID #I25701) BIRTH: of Ecullayes +Jeanne JORDAN (d. bef 1578) Helen JORDAN (ID #I1187) Family 1 : William J. RICHARDSON (b. 31 MAR 1848) Fred RICHARDSON (dates unknown) Jean JORDAN (ID #I22135) Family 1 : Françoise GEORGE (dates unknown) MARRIAGE: bef 1561 BAPTISM: 10 MAY 1721, Moudon, Vaud, Switzerland Father: Jean David JORDAN (d. MAY 1731) Mother: Susanne CAVIN (dates unknown) _Jean David JORDAN __\| \| (.... - 1731) \| \|--Jean JORDAN \|_Susanne CAVIN ______\| Jean David JORDAN (ID #I23503) DEATH: MAY 1731, Moudon, Vaud, Switzerland Family 1 : Susanne ESCOFFEY (dates unknown) Louise Jaqueline JORDAN (bp. 24 APR 1717) Jean Jaques JORDAN (bp. 3 SEP 1718) Family 2 : Susanne CAVIN (dates unknown) Pierre JORDAN (bp. 2 MAY 1720) Jean JORDAN (bp. 10 MAY 1721) Jean François JORDAN (ID #I3811) BIRTH: of Rueyres +Marie JORDAN (dates unknown) Jean François JORDAN (ID #I24059) BAPTISM: 15 FEB 1711, Moudon, Vaud, Switzerland Father: Michel JORDAN (dates unknown) Mother: Susanne Ursule CLARIS (dates unknown) _Michel JORDAN _________\| \| \| __ \| \| \| \| \|__\| \| \|__ \|--Jean François JORDAN \| __ \| __\| \| \| \|__ \|_Susanne Ursule CLARIS _\| Jean Jaques JORDAN (ID #I23917) Family 1 : Susanne Magdelaine HEREMANT (dates unknown) MARRIAGE: 26 SEP 1717, Moudon, Vaud, Switzerland BAPTISM: 29 MAY 1659, Granges-près-Marnand, Vaud, Switzerland Mother: Jeanne SECRÉTAN (bp. 18 AUG 1631) ________________________\| \| \|_____________________ \| \| _____________________ \| \| \| \| \|________________________\| \| \| \| \|_____________________ \|--Jean Jaques JORDAN \| _Philibert SECRÉTAN _+ \| _François Noé SECRÉTAN _\| \| \| (.... - 1643) \| \| \| \|_Françoise DUFLON ___ \|_Jeanne SECRÉTAN ____\| \| _____________________ \|_George VULLYAMOZ ______\| BAPTISM: 3 SEP 1718, Moudon, Vaud, Switzerland Mother: Susanne ESCOFFEY (dates unknown) \|_Susanne ESCOFFEY ___\| Jeanne JORDAN (ID #I14310) Family 1 : Jean CHUARD (bp. 2 NOV 1634, d. 1665) Her brother was pastor at Romainmôtier. Father: George JORDAN (dates unknown) Family 1 : Claude JOSSEVEL (d. bef 1587) MARRIAGE: 6 MAY 1571, Moudon, Vaud, Switzerland Marguerite JOSSEVEL (bp. 06 JUL 1572) Sara JOSSEVEL (bp. 05 SEP 1574) Françoise JOSSEVEL (bp. 23 MAR 1576) _George JORDAN ______\| \|--Jeanne JORDAN Jeanne Marguerite JORDAN (ID #I20675) Father: François JORDAN (dates unknown) Mother: Marie MESTRAL (dates unknown) Family 1 : Abraham DESSIBORD (dates unknown) MARRIAGE: 13 APR 1694, Payerne, Vaud, Switzerland \| \| __ \| \|__ \|--Jeanne Marguerite JORDAN \| __ \| _____________________\| \| \| \|__ \|_Marie MESTRAL ______\| BAPTISM: 6 SEP 1663, Granges-près-Marnand, Vaud, Switzerland Jeanne Marie JORDAN (ID #I24818) Family 1 : Pierre François FAUCHERRE (bp. 11 DEC 1717) MARRIAGE: 23 JUL 1739, Moudon, Vaud, Switzerland BIRTH: bef 1687? DEATH: 29 JAN 1767, Combremont-le-Petit, Vaud, Switzerland BURIAL: 31 JAN 1767, Combremont-le-Petit, Vaud, Switzerland Father: David JORDAN (d. bef 1730) Family 1 : Pierre (Jean Pierre?) AIGROZ (d. 15 NOV 1736) MARRIAGE: 3 JAN 1730, Combremont-le-Petit, Vaud, Switzerland Jacob Daniel AIGROZ (bp. 3 DEC 1730, d. 27 JUN 1731) +Pierre Antoine David AIGROZ (bp. 11 JUL 1734, d. 4 DEC 1807) Her death record says she was an octogenarian. _David JORDAN _______\| \|--Jeanne Marie JORDAN Joan JORDAN (ID #I35748) BIRTH: ABT 1578, England [13607] IMMIGRATION: ABT 1639, To New Haven, with dau & fam. [13608] DEATH: 1 AUG 1659, Guilford, New Haven, CT [13609] Family 1 : John KITCHELL (bur. 20 MAR 1601/2) MARRIAGE: 17 MAY 1596, Beckenham, Kent, ENG [15445] Frances KITCHELL (bp. 30 JAN 1596/7) Elizabeth (twin) KITCHELL (bp. 9 APR 1599) Joan (twin) KITCHELL (bp. 9 APR 1599) Robert KITCHELL (bp. 25 OCT 1601) Family 2 : Edmund SHEAFE (bp. 17 MAR 1559/60, bur. 1 NOV 1626) MARRIAGE: 17 OCT 1610, London, ENG [15210] [15211] [15213] [15214] +Joane SHEAFE (b. ABT 1612, d. 16 AUG 1668) Harman SHEAFE (b. ABT 1614) Jacob SHEAFE (bp. 4 AUG 1616, d. 22 MAR 1659) Unnamed SHEAFE (bur. 1 AUG 1616) Mary SHEAFE (bp. 19 OCT 1617, bur. 30 JAN 1617/8) Mary SHEAFE (bp. 26 SEP 1620, d. 22 JUL 1693) Birthdate estimated. She was aged 61 when she arrived in New England in 1639. "Jhon" Kitchell was married to "Jhone" Jordan, 17 May 1596 at St. George's Church, Beckenham, Kent. Their children were not recorded in that parish, and a great deal of searching was required to establish the fact that John Kitchell was a yeoman of Hayes, Kent. Marriage date estimated. Edmund's first wife was buried in March 1598. Joan was the sister of Nicholas Jordan. Author offers proof that the last wife of Edmund Sheafe was Joan (Jordan) Kitchell; that by her first husband she was the mother of Robert Kitchell; and that Edmund Sheafe had no daughter named Margaret. Date of marriage is in question. Joan was widowed by 1602 and may have had a second husband (surname Lake) before she married Edmund Sheafe. [15212] Misstatements repeated for more than 40 years are as follows: Edmund Sheafe married as his second wife, Joan (Jordan) Downe and that he had by her a daughter named Margaret who married Robert Kitchell. Author shows name as Joan (Jordan) (Kitchell) (Lake) and marriage date of 17 Oct. 1610 in London. [15215] This agrees with info from other sources. Louise Jaqueline JORDAN (ID #I23505) BAPTISM: 24 APR 1717, Moudon, Vaud, Switzerland \|--Louise Jaqueline JORDAN Legend: Protestant minister. Send E-mail to Author HTML created by GED2HTML v3.6-WIN95 (Jan 18 2000) on 08/21/2020 07:13:11 AM Pacific Daylight Time.	{"pred_label": "__label__wiki", "pred_label_prob": 0.7927019000053406, "wiki_prob": 0.7927019000053406, "source": "cc/2023-06/en_middle_0099.json.gz/line774453"}
Last-mile Delivery for RPA By RPA Staff July 5, 2021 Frank appraisals of the current state of RPA are encouraging. According to Stamford, Conn.-based consultancy Gartner, revenue from RPA software sales will grow nearly 20 percent in 2021 to $1.89 billion. Even with much economic activity shuttered last year, the sector still posted a double-digit gain, surging nearly 12 percent from $1.4 billion to $1.6 billion. Businesses in survival mode recognized the need for increased productivity and efficiency increased, making the RPA sector a relative winner in 2020 and poised for even more growth as automation becomes more integrated into the strategic plans of organizations in many industries and verticals. The evolution of the technology has brought it to a point where the value of RPA for automating certain tasks and processes is unquestionable. Unattended automation—automating processes that do not require human intervention—has been a verifiable winner for organizations and early iterations of RPA. It makes up much of the “low-hanging fruit” that gets picked by organizations just setting out on automation journeys. But what are the opportunities that will enable businesses to achieve scale as they seek and find more opportunities to automate? According to Todd Schiller, co-founder and CEO of PixieBrix, attended automation is the next RPA battleground. New Perspective on Attended Automation As RPA providers begin to integrate artificial intelligence into their solutions, the types of processes open to automation become more numerous and complex. Processes that are highly variable and that involve more human judgement are more common than the simple tasks RPA has been so effective automating. “Attended automation is where there’s a human in the loop,” Schiller explains. “And it’s really about the last-mile delivery of traditional RPA. It’s about empowering 1.7 billion knowledge workers around the world, which is a much broader problem to try to solve than just automating back office tasks.” For Schiller, ensuring “last-mile delivery” of RPA in an attended automation environment means taking a novel approach. Still in its infancy, he says much of the industry still looks at attended automation in one of two ways: it’s an RPA assembly line with a human overseer standing by to handle any exceptions the solution throws off or it’s a digital assistant for business. But, in an approach like that, the user would still have to provide a command and wait for a response. It’s not seamless, human-machine interaction. For that, Schiller says it’s better to think of attended automation using RPA as an Iron Man-like exoskeleton or augmented reality that is more responsive to the human working with it. “So each person, with whatever technology they are using, gets to augment what they’re seeing and how they interact with the world,” he says. “And that drives them to be more creative, more productive, and better at their job, as opposed to working with an on-demand digital assistant they have to ask questions to and wait for an answer.” But a truly “last-mile” automation solution means meeting the humans engaged in the automation where and how they work. And, since so much work gets done in the cloud on Chromebooks and Macs, Schiller and PixieBrix offers the solution via a browser extension. “I was talking to a retired salesperson who constantly worked in Salesforce,” he offers. “He said when doing customer research, he would go look them up on YouTube, he would search for the person’s name, then the person’s name associated with cloud computing, and then also the company name. That’s a classic sort of thing where there’s friction. You need to jump out of the CRM, go to a different website, open it up, run a search, see what the results are and then watch those. With what we’re doing, a customer can just use the PixieBrix page editor to drop a button onto the Salesforce page to accomplish all that.” One of the first proving grounds for attended automation has been call centers. For Rajan Gupta, Managing Partner of Centelli, a London-based intelligent automation service provider, PixieBrix and its browser extension has solved a thorny problem for its call center clients. Call center agents are measured on how quickly they can resolve a customer’s problem and still get good reviews. So how does any automated process get triggered? It requires the user to click a robot that’s running on their desktop. “But there are five functions that are out there,” Gupta notes. “Function A requires three pieces of data input and then the magic happens behind the scenes. But I have to think about which function I want to use. I have to manually trigger it. “Well, with PixieBrix, I’m able to bridge that gap. It allows me to see what’s on the page and I can make a logical choice based on what I see. And I can present to the agent only option A and not B, C, or D, and now they don’t have to click for it. The automation can actually prompt them. 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Defeater Announces ‘Live on BBC Radio 1’ Release on Bridge Nine Records Last December, Massachusetts-based Defeater was invited to record a BBC Maida Vale Session in the UK, which aired on Mike Davies Punk Show on BBC Radio 1 on January 24th. Just about one year later, Bridge Nine Records is excited to make this session available on digital and vinyl formats on December 18th and January 15th, respectively. Defeater guitarist (and Getaway Recording engineer) Jay Maas commented on the recording session: “On every level imaginable, this experience was a dream come true for me. Every band from The Cure, and The Smiths to Hot Snakes, and American Nightmare has been recorded behind those walls. It’s nothing but an honor and a treat to now be included on that list. We tracked live versions of ‘But Breathing’, ‘Brothers’, ‘Warm Blood Rush’, and ‘Empty Glass’.” He continued, “The studio was absolutely gorgeous. It had 20-foot ceilings, great acoustic treatment, a built-in glass vocal booth, and a lounge loft, all contained in the live room. There was a full 48-track SSL board, three silver-faced 1176ln compressors, an E.A.R. Fairchild replica, and hand built near field monitors, which sounded unreal, in the control room.” Defeater recently completed an Australian tour with Blacklisted as well as a West Coast tour just prior to that. 2013 will see Defeater releasing their Live On BBC Radio 1 album and writing and recording new material for Bridge Nine Records. More information coming soon. B9R177 – Defeater, Live on BBC Radio 1: Digital Release Available 12/18/12: “But Breathing” “Warm Blood Rush” “Empty Glass” Vinyl Release Available 1/15/13: Related Items:BBC, BBC Radio 1, Bridge Nine Records, Bridge Nine Records, Defeater, Defeater, Jay Maas, melodic hardcore, post hardcore Glassjaw to release new album Material Control on Dec 1, stream new song Premiere: Kill Verona release first new song in 13 years Resume Transmission: At The Drive In stream new song ‘Governed By Contagions’	{"pred_label": "__label__wiki", "pred_label_prob": 0.9800029397010803, "wiki_prob": 0.9800029397010803, "source": "cc/2023-06/en_middle_0099.json.gz/line1901014"}
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The Broadway Bradford signs major Cinema operator The luxury cinema operator The Light will be joining the scheme. A new cinema and restaurant extension has been confirmed at the Yorkshire scheme which is managed by Westfield – and is to include a six-screen, 780 seat cinema and four restaurants, totalling 35,000 sq ft (3,252 sq m). Construction is scheduled to start in Q1 2016. The new cinema and restaurants will create further links between the shopping centre and the rest of Bradford City Centre, and the cinema-anchored development is expected to create around 100 new jobs. Since the scheme’s successful opening in November 2015, a series of other new deals including Ann Summers, Pandora, Centros Unico and Moss Bros have also been confirmed to join the 570,000 sq ft (52,954 sq m) shopping centre, which has seen strong footfall growth since its launch - 250,000 shoppers visiting the centre over its opening four days, more than 100,000 visits on Black Friday and bumper sales during Boxing Day and January. The Italian restaurant Zizzi also opened mid-January joining Patisserie Valerie and further restaurant occupiers expected to be announced shortly. Renee Moran, Asset Manager and Vice President at Meyer Bergman commented: “Bradford is now firmly back on the retail map, and these new deals – especially with a superb cinema operator – ensure its reputation will grow from strength to strength as a destination. The team worked diligently to deliver the varying requirements for each of these new leisure and entertainment operators, and I look forward to seeing them open later this year.” Keith Mabbett, Director of Leasing at Westfield, commented: “The opening of The Broadway in November was a fantastic step forward for Bradford City Centre. The opening day was only the beginning, and these new lettings will only add to the growing attraction of shopping, leisure and dining experiences in the City Centre.” “Since opening in November we’ve been experiencing a high level of interest in the centre from retailers who want to come to Bradford, and we expect to be in a position to announce more new signings in the coming weeks.” “The Broadway is now very close to being fully let, which is a great achievement, and a brilliant vote of confidence in Bradford City Centre.” Related shopping malls and stores: Broadway Bradford 3 MARCH 2016, United Kingdom USA . Cincinnati ADDRESS: World Trade Center, Manhattan, NY 10007 USA . New York Westfield World Trade Center Qatar . Doha ADDRESS: Hanauer Straße 68, 80993 Germany . Munich Olympia Einkaufszentrum MALLS.COM . NEWS . The Broadway Bradford signs major Cinema operator	{"pred_label": "__label__wiki", "pred_label_prob": 0.9558295607566833, "wiki_prob": 0.9558295607566833, "source": "cc/2023-06/en_middle_0099.json.gz/line444859"}
China Data Home / Business / Macro Letter points to nation's strong ties with ASEAN By XU WEI in Beijing, LIU ZHIHUA,LIU ZHIHUA and SHI RUIPENG in Nanning \| CHINA DAILY \| Updated: 2021-09-11 07:47 An online business matching campaign is held at the Malaysia pavilion during the 2021 China-ASEAN Expo in Nanning, the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, on Friday. [Photo by WANG ZHUANGFEI/CHINA DAILY] President Xi Jinping reaffirmed on Friday China's commitment to enhancing strategic mutual trust and deepening cooperation in anti-pandemic efforts and trade with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. In a letter to congratulate the opening of the 18th China-ASEAN Expo and the China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit, Xi highlighted the need for joint efforts between China and ASEAN to enable the early implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership and promote the high-quality building of the Belt and Road. The two sides should develop a higher level of strategic partnership and jointly safeguard the momentum of regional prosperity and growth, he said. Xi pointed out that cooperation between China and ASEAN has become the most vibrant of its kind in the Asia-Pacific region, with both sides becoming each other's largest trading partner and bilateral cooperation being comprehensively deepened. Xi recalled the proposals he made at last year's expo and summit, saying that they have received an active response from ASEAN member countries and that cooperation in related areas is progressing. Since the start of the pandemic, the two sides have joined forces in fighting the virus and overcoming difficulties with mutual assistance, demonstrating the essence of a community with a shared future, he said. The expo and summit, under the theme of sharing new opportunities from the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor and jointly building a China-ASEAN community with a shared future, opened on Friday in Nanning, capital of the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. Encouraged by Xi's congratulatory letter, analysts and business leaders feel increasingly confident about the prospects for China-ASEAN economic and trade cooperation. Zhang Jianping, director-general of the China Center for Regional Economic Cooperation, which operates under the Ministry of Commerce, said ASEAN will continue to be China's largest trading partner, and its contribution to the nation's inbound foreign direct investment and outbound direct investment will also increase rapidly. "The two sides have even greater cooperation potential in areas such as infrastructure, energy and resources, agriculture, manufacturing and the modern services industry," Zhang said. China and ASEAN will become the largest and most energetic emerging markets in the Asia-Pacific region, and the integration of the regional economy will be accelerated, driven by the continuously strengthening bilateral economic and trade cooperation, he added. Zhu Jianhe, chairman of Nanning-based Guangxi Beibu Gulf Investment Group Co Ltd, said the company will invest more in the construction of transportation infrastructure at Chinese border ports, as well as in improving the capabilities of road transportation and border port customs clearance. As a result, the company aims to contribute more to the growing connectivity between China and ASEAN member countries, Zhu said. The State-owned company is the largest investment and operation services company involved in inland road and border ports in Guangxi. China's Beidou system offers 7 different user services China-ASEAN Expo a busy event in host city Nanning Ronald McDonald House opens near Beijing Children's Hospital SOHO China: Blackstone suspends tender offer World Internet Conference to kick off on Sept 26 Highlights for upcoming CIFTIS draw attention New energy vehicles attract attention at congress China ready to host 2022 CIFTIS Copper-cast carved clocks popular at home and abroad Smart products improving life on display at expo Young woman inherits traditional Chinese batik techniques Most Viewed in 24 Hours State Council News Premier stresses need to boost market vitality Premier extends congratulations to Pujiang Innovation Forum Top 10 Chinese regions by per capita disposable income in H1 State companies see stable shipment growth Central SOEs beef up innovation All you need to know about the 2022 CIFTIS SOEs China Life Insurance's net profit down in H1 China's oil giant CNOOC reports revenue, profit surges in H1 2022 China Intl Fair for Trade in Services China Intl Consumer Products Expo 2022	{"pred_label": "__label__wiki", "pred_label_prob": 0.5100463032722473, "wiki_prob": 0.5100463032722473, "source": "cc/2023-06/en_middle_0099.json.gz/line122282"}

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