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Foster Care Law – The Book!
Mention the phrase "foster care" to nearly anyone and you may evoke one of several images: maltreated children; kindly strangers; abusive strangers; bureaucratic bungling. One image not likely evoked will be the sheer enormity of the foster care system. Foster care is big business. In 1989, the federal government spent 1.2 billion dollars to reimburse state spending on foster care. This year it will be over 6 billion dollars, an increase of more than 400%!
Foster care is a way of offering children a stable home while their own parents are unable to care for them. Some children may have been neglected or mistreated. Social workers and lawyers work with biological and foster families to help parents and children sort out their problems in order to make the biological home a safe place to which the child can return. Usually, foster care is a temporary arrangement. Some children return to their own families in a matter of days, weeks, or months. Those who cannot (two-thirds will stay more than a year) may stay in long-term foster care or may be adopted. Ideally, each child is placed in a foster home that is thoughtfully chosen to meet their unique needs. The principal goal is to significantly reduce the length of time a child spends in the frustrating wait to return to their own home, to find a permanent home, or to be adopted.
This book galvanizes and centralizes a great deal of legal and social work information about foster care into one easy-to–understand primer. The child welfare services system in general and the foster care system in particular are both amalgamations of federal and state law, hazily defined standards, policies, and practices. Public policy is defined by broad strokes; law is defined in its details.
Forster Care Law – A Primer catalogues and organizes numerous disparate bits of policy and legal information into a single volume that new or seasoned social workers and lawyers will find invaluable, even as public and private agencies are hampered by high staff turnover and inexperienced workers.
While anyone can apply to be a foster parent, to be an effective foster parent is a challenging task that calls for specific knowledge, skills and abilities. Even armed with these, foster parents too often find themselves unappreciated and criticized. Every new report of child abuse by a foster parent further weakens the desire of would-be foster parents and undermines the ability of agencies to retain their veteran foster parents. To combat this pessimism, one of the virtue's of this book is the authors' ability to provide a comprehensive review of risk and liability issues. This is accomplished by citing numerous legal cases without dragging the reader into a quagmire of legal jargon.
There is unanimous agreement that the American family is in a state of crisis. Births to unwed parents are still at record high levels, marriage rates are down, and divorce rates are up. Legislators, lawyers, social workers, and public policy makers are constantly pondering ways to evaluate such family changes in an attempt to determine possible responses to them. Schweitzer and Larsen have unraveled one strand of the family crisis mess. This book does what few child advocacy books do. It deftly communicates real-life practice, policy, and law to front-line workers without sounding like a training manual. It is a book that should truly help many of us lawyers and social workers do our jobs better.
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March 31, 2005 (10:23 am)
Spearheaded by Minnesota Chief Justice Blatz, a national movement to open juvenile dependency courts to the press and public gained momentum in the late 1990's. However, based on new empirical data, that movement has begun to fade. For instance, in bills in California in 2000 and 2004 and a bill in Connecticut in 2004 were all defeated. The open court movement had been relying on a study by the National Center for State Courts analyzing the effects of publicity on abused children in Minnesota, which indicated that abused children were not harmed by opening the courts. However, on March 7, 2005, a judge in San Mateo County, California found that the National Center for State Court's study, as well as a similar study by a University in Arizona, were methodologically flawed because they did not even interview the persons with the greatest knowledge of the psychological impact of opening the courts: children, parents, and psychotherapists. I filed an amicus curiae brief in the San Mateo case and also testified as an expert witness on the harmful effects of open courts on abused children. If you are interested in the latest research in this area, please see my two law review articles, William Wesley Patton, Pandora's Box: Opening Child Protection Cases To The Press and Public, 27 W.S.U.L.R. 181 (1999-2000); An Empirical Rebuttal to the Open Juvenile Dependency Court Reform Movement (to be published in April, 2005 in the Suffolk University Law Review). If your state is considering an open dependency court bill and you would like to discuss the most recent literature regarding psychological abuse and the publication by the press of detailed identifying and embarrassing information regarding abused children, please contact me at bpatton@law.whittier.edu.


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YouTube's Chad Hurley: 'Surround yourself with great people'
YouTube CEO Chad Hurley last night at the Dublin Web Summit advised technology entrepreneurs to surround themselves with great people and keep their operations lean and mean in order to be more efficient.
Fine art graduate Hurley, who established YouTube in 2005 with PayPal colleagues Jawed Karim and Steve Chang, sold the company to Google in late 2006 for US$1.65bn.
Hurley was interviewed live on stage by Siliconrepublic's John Kennedy at the Dublin Web Summit, where Hurley talked openly about building YouTube, the company's acquisition by Google and the future of the video-streaming site. He also doled out sage words of advice to up-and-coming start-ups.
Speaking at the summit, which is currently ongoing in the Chartered Accountants Offices, Dublin 2, the YouTube founder spoke about the site's humble beginnings and how it managed to create the world's biggest video-sharing network.
"We were in the right place at the right time in terms of people having the devices to create these videos. And having the connections to upload and view them, as well. That all came together around the time we created the site," he said.
Art of the start
Hurley said he believes having an art degree helped him think outside the box and dream up ideas that related to your customer more instead of focusing on the mechanics of the web. However, he emphasised the importance of having technical muscle to reinforce your concept and see it through to fruition.
"I think a great combo is not just having someone to come up with an idea but having someone to build it. So I'm not underestimating the value of engineering to any degree. There's a play between engineering and design where people have a product they can emotionally relate to and understand from the brand to the community you have to build."
Despite the short 18 months before the site was acquired, it had multiple offers before Google came knocking on their door. This allowed them to grow, and in the meantime see out their potential. However, while this played in their favour, Hurley admitted such rapid popularity and growth took them by surprise.
"Unfortunately, growth surpassed our expectations and we weren't able to keep up on all fronts – namely infrastructure, people and cash. All of those things were in great need and exponentially continued to grow. Google were trying to build a video service at the time so it was a great combination. They had the sales teams and we had the community."
Hurley on the future of media
The impact YouTube had on the world at large was completely unplanned and despite becoming a new form of news service in its own right, the content has a long way to go in terms of becoming truly valuable socially.
"For people to react to is really emotional. We still have a long way to go in terms of people producing their own content that is new, compelling and valuable. Just to hear about the community has been one of the things I've been happy about – not necessarily making a difference in politics or producing something newsworthy," he said.
Hurley spoke openly about what he believed lay in the future for YouTube and the potential for the site. He admitted he desired to see the site made widely accessible and hoped that one day it might support all channels of distribution.
"It's really early in terms of what we can do but we need to focus on making the site easier to use. It's not just a problem of search, its building better and better recommendations. It's really a combination of improving these things. Down the road we need to extend this experience to all devices and make the site interactive on the mobile phones or PC or TV and provide more business models. It would be great if we became this video platform that supported all types of distribution."
Before opening questions to the floor, Hurley answered an interesting question about how he believed the world of online advertising and YouTube would cross over going forward.
"It's going to be huge considering the progress we've seen over the last five years. From our eyes, creating a great ad experience will help our partners which in turn can create great content for the community. And we have a long way to go in terms of integration with TV. These worlds will merge and if it's still a linear broadcast they'll be pooling ads dynamically to serve the individual."
Hurley's advice to entrepreneurs
Finally, he addressed the room full of entrepreneurs who had come to hear him speak and told them among other things that team work and being unafraid to reassess your plan mid stride can be vitally important.
"Surround yourself with great people. I think you need people you can trust to do their job and sometimes the product or idea can die if someone is too controlling. Be prepared to adapt. Also, being lean and mean helps you build something more efficient. You may have initial thoughts or ideas on how something will work but you need to observe how you and the community are using it. Don't be afraid to change direction mid course," he concluded.
It also emerged on the same night from the Founders event that ran in parallel with the Dublin Web Summit that Hurley will be moving from the CEO position to an advisory role at YouTube, where he will be adding his attentions to new projects.
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Whitehaven boss Charlton says there is no extra incentive on return to Workington
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Whitehaven coach Gary Charlton sees no extra incentive in going back to Derwent Park this afternoon to take on his former club.
Charlton spent six years with Workington Town, earning widespread respect for the way he and Martin Oglanby coached the team.
Today's League One derby is the second time he's gone back to Town as Whitehaven coach, but the first when points are at stake.
His first competitive game as the new Haven coach was in the traditional Ike Southward Memorial Trophy game which Town won 24-6.
"As far as Jonty [Gorley] and myself are concerned it's another game we want to win for Whitehaven.
"It's our job to get the best out of our players and do enough to beat Workington.
"Town have a very good side with some excellent players, and they won't have been happy with their last two results. We are expecting a reaction," said Charlton.
Gorley was also an assistant coach at Derwent Park until last season and he and Charlton have struck up a respected partnership at the Recreation Ground.
Whitehaven go into the game as joint leaders of League One and face two important matches if they are to retain that position alongside Hunslet.
After the derby this afternoon, Haven are back in action at the Recreation Ground on Sunday, April 28 when Newcastle Thunder are the visitors.
After losing their first two games, the second favourites for the League One title, have hit form and have won their games since.
"We just look at one game at a time and that is Workington as far as we are concerned," said Charlton.
At last night's training session Haven worked with the Kells squad, the second time they have got together in preparing for matches.
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Popular Sports In France List
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From nba to elegant fifa, here is the list of top 10 greatest sport events. Football, better known as soccer in the us and canada, is the most popular sport in the world, with an estimated following of 4 billion fans.
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Popular sports in france list. The french teams play in the league name top 14 and they are amongst the best european team and sometimes win the champion cup (asm clermont, stade toulousain, rct rugby club toulonnais). The placement of any sport on the list is not indicative of india's performance in general. At number 10 in the list of least popular sports in the world is archery.
See more lists of top sports by country. Among professional sports, golf is the only one in which the player with the lowest score is the winner. Football dominate sports headlines in some of the major countries in the world including almost all european nations like united kingdom, germany, france, spain etc.
It originated from the japanese shinto ritual that depicted a human wrestling a god. See also the list the most popular internet searches for sports in france. Horse racing is very popular especially trotting.
Although the main stars like erik zabel in this sports had their ups and downs in the past, cycling remains one in the top ten list of the most watched and liked sports. One of the most watched sports on tv! The most popular golf tournament is known as the ryder club.
Before delving into the list, it is essential to first know that these sports have been ranked on the basis of their pure popularity in india. Another incredibly important sport for the french, rugby is widely followed and practiced in the country. Basketball is also quite popular and they have won the fiba eurobasket 2013 and have also taken two olympic silver medals.
Le foot, soccer, is the most popular team sport in france. Sport (or sports) is all forms of usually competitive physical activity which, through casual or organised participation, aim to use, maintain or improve physical ability and skills while providing entertainment to participants, and in some cases, spectators. France like many countries has a taste for popular sports such as rugby, football and basketball.
Compared to the other sports in france, rugby is located mostly in the south of france plus paris. Here is a discussion and lists of the most popular sports in france. The middle class in particular has time for running, fitness, table tennis, and basketball, but also for winter sports and soccer.
It is held once every two years between the teams of top european golfers and the best american golfers. These are the world's biggest events in sports. One of the most popular skiing ventures is taking the zugspitzbahn to the top of the highest german mountain, die zugspitze.
Table tennis, also known as ping pong, is a sport in which two or four players hit a lightweight ball back and forth using table tennis rackets. Some reports claim that cricket was invented in france, however, the sport is relatively unknown due to inadequate media coverage. Cricket is a developing sport in france.
This list of french sports vocabulary will help! Popular sports in japan sumo. France is also known for its rugby, motorsports and, of course, cycling, with the tour de france held there being the most prestigious cycling race.
There are regional differences in the popularity of sports, the sports that are popular in france can be very different to elsewhere around the world. In france, especially in the south of france, rugby union is very popular. You'll also find a list of various sports nouns including names of equipment and places where people play sports.
Like most european countries, football is france's most popular sport, with just under 2,000,000 licensed league players. Popular sports of france (see more) Below are details of sports, sporting events and sports people related to france.
Orienteering is a reasonably popular sport in france; Around 900 million fans from asia, europe, africa, and the americas make table tennis 7th most popular sports in the world. With a bunch of research for this post, the following are five of the most popular sports in france followed by a few of the traditional and unusual sports you may or may not have heard of that are super french.
Six major sumo tournaments are held across the country each year with each tournament spanning. In south america football is more than just a game, it represent dreams and joy for kids in brazil, argentina and other latin countries. The list includes names of about 40 kinds of sports.
The world cup final in 2011 between new zealand and france gathered 15.4 million tv viewers. Athletes play together on une équipe. Cycling is also a very well followed sport, with many people in france cycling as a hobby.
Here is a brief discussion of the most popular sports in the world. Because there is an incredibly strong cycling culture in the country, it is not surprising to think that this is one of the most important sports in france. This map shows most popular sports by country.
In addition to the massive state promotion of elite sports, there are many sports trends that recreational athletes in china are discovering for themselves. Sports are popular in china, and becoming more and more so. It is regulated by the fédération française de course d'orientation (ffco).
Top 10 popular sports in india. Our ranking reveals that fifa world cup is the biggest name in the events niche, gathering more people than any other in the list. The most prestigious football tournament, the fifa world cup, was watched by a record number of 3.5 billion fans in 2018.
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Top 10 least popular sports in the world 10. Archery was a major sports event back in the medieval ages where skill in archery often earned huge fame and success but now it doesn't enjoy the same appeal and lags behind the shooting games. The ffpjp is the 4th largest sports federation in france.
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Preserving Our History
Mario Toglia
They Came By Ship
Heritage is something that is passed down from one generation to the next. It could be as real as photographs, heirloom objects, documents and a variety of paper souvenirs, or it can be as abstract as traditions, rituals, family lore and biographies. In Celebrating The Heritage, the Calitrani American kinship relishes its unique culture with a diversity of immigrant stories and recollections, including remembrances of trips to the familial hometown as well as its approaches to remaining linked to its legacy. Those readers or family history narrators, who seek perspectives on their own families, are likely to appreciate the experiences of this singular Italian American community in keeping its heritage alive in the present and preserving its history for the future.
Mario Toglia, son of Calitri born immigrants, Ernest and Giuseppina (Codella) Toglia, grew up in Brooklyn and attended local Catholic schools, including Fordham University School of Education. He taught Romance languages in the New York City school system for some 33 years. Researching his family history was an avocation, done initially as a leisurely pastime, but the introduction of the "Age of Computer Technology" opened up new ways to search and study. The collection of data expanded outward after he connected with fellow Calitrani descendents. Mario Toglia acknowledged the ties that bound the Calitrani American community. "With all the material that I gathered," he said, "it became obvious it was my generation's mission to honor and preserve the immigrant history and legacy of Calitri." The end product was the book, They Came by Ship: The Stories of the Calitran Immigrants in America published in 2007. This was followed in 2013 with Preserving Our History. Mr. Toglia is a member of the Calitri American Cultural Group, the Italian American Studies Association and the Italian Genealogical Group. He currently resides on Long Island.


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Journey through modern Oslo and follow the clues to discover the origins, stories and challenges faced across the capital's 1,000-year history.
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Learn about Oslo history, from medieval beginnings to its dramatic rebuilding
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Pass By: Nobel Peace Center, Brynjulf Bulls Plass 1 City Hall Square, Oslo 0250 Norway
The Nobel Peace Center in Oslo, Norway is a showcase for the Nobel Peace Prize and the ideals it represents. The Center is also an arena where culture and politics merge to promote involvement, debate and reflection around topics such as war, peace and conflict resolution.
Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
Pass By: Oslo City Hall, Raadhusplassen 1, Oslo 0037 Norway
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Pass By: King Haakon Statue, Tromsø, Norway
Nils Sigurd Aas (21 April 1933 – 10 February 2004) was a Norwegian sculptor. He was one of the most prominent artists in modern Norwegian sculpture and is particularly well known for his statue of Haakon VII, located in the June Seventh Square in Oslo, and for designing coins for Norwegian currency, including 10-krone and 20-krone coins.
Pass By: The Royal Palace, Slottsplassen 1, Oslo 0010 Norway
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Pass By: The Norwegian Parliament, Karl Johans gate 22, Oslo 0026 Norway
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Pass By: Akershus Castle and Fortress (Akershus Slott og Festning), Festningsplassen 1, Oslo 0015 Norway
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Flights on Vintage Plane Bring Back Memories for WWII Vets
"Just because you age doesn't mean you lose your dreams," said Darryl Fisher, founder of a nonprofit that provides seniors with "dream flights."
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Published Apr 8, 2016 at 4:50 AM | Updated at 7:19 PM CDT on Apr 9, 2016
Vintage Plane Bring Back Memories for WWII Vets
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Ann Seufert, 89, whose husband served as a Seabees commander for 25 years, waved to her family before she took off in a restored WWII-era biplane for a 15-minute flight around Orange County on Thursday. (Published Saturday, April 9, 2016)
A group of seniors aged 83 through 94 strapped themselves in, pulled on their aviator goggles and canvas helmet and soared across the cloudy sky above Fullerton, California on a WWII-era biplane Thursday.
A former prisoner of war in Germany, a WWII plane mechanic and a former navy wife were among the five Rowntree Gardens Senior Living Community residents with connections to the military who took flight one by one with a pilot in the restored 1942 plane maintained by Ageless Aviation Dreams Foundation.
Darryl Fisher, pilot and founder of AADF, and his volunteer pilots, honor veterans living in long-term care facilities across the country by providing "dream flights" on fully restored WWII-era planes. The foundation has taken flight with 1,500 seniors to date.
"I could see everything," said 83-year-old Chuck Iverson, a former corporal of the U.S. Army and first-time flier. He was the first of five passengers to take off Thursday morning. "Nothing else matters. You feel very comfortable," he said.
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"'I was relaxed and felt no fear, no pain — just total joy,'" Jason Sherman of Rowntree Gardens Senior Living recounted Iverson saying after dismounting the plane.
For Iverson and some of his peers, an experience like this was just a number on their bucket lists. For those who once flew warplanes, ascending into the clouds once more took them back to their youth.
"It brought back a lot of memories," said 94-year-old Edwin Willems, who served as a plane mechanic during WWII. "It was the smoothest flight I've been on."
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Loved ones cheered from below as they watched the plane glide across the cloudy sky above the Fullerton Municipal Airport with their relatives strapped inside. One family member traveled from Chicago to watch his brother take flight for the first time.
"It's not just a ride," said Fisher.
This was Fisher's first time flying veterans living in Orange County. He plans to return in the fall to fly with the three seniors who could not ride due to the rain.
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"Their peers will ... hopefully be encouraged that they too can go do things that are on their bucket lists," said Randy Brown, chief executive of Rowntree Gardens.
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Paris: iconic, romantic and eternal city for the fans of history, art, luxury and fashion.
Unfortunately, the City of Lights has recently been the scene of horrific terrorist attacks, but doesn't want to lose its tourist appeal, its charm and its lifestyle. To sleep in Paris, solutions that combine history, luxury, modernity and location are many.
The Peninsula has always been synonymous of glamour and elegance, a luxury hotel chain that just over a year ago has opened its first hotel in Europe, in Paris. Located in the heart of the city, on the famous Avenue Kléber, really close to the Champs-Elysées and the Arc de Triomphe, The Peninsula Paris is formally known as Hotel Majestic, an historic hotel which opened in 1908, and later became home of some government offices and then again refuge during the First World War. In World War II it served as the seat of the German military command in France and in 1944 played a key role in the deportation of Jews in Paris. In 2008 the French government sold the building to the Qatari Diar company and in 2014 it reopened as The Peninsula Hotel with an architectural design by Richard Martinet Affine of Architecture and Interior Design, interiors by the Hong Kong based Studio Chhada Siembieda & Assicuates Ltd.
Compared to large luxury chains like Park Hyatt, Mandarin Oriental and Four Seasons, The Peninsula is a group with few facilities, 10 properties that allow high standards and top quality. The flagship, in Hong Kong, has often been rated as the best hotel in the world.
Distinctive features of The Peninsula Paris are the high ceilings, the Haussmann architecture, the elegant furniture and furnishings created by the best French craftsmen, all combined with an incredible and modern technology. The rooms are 200, 34 of which are suites; wonderful the options for lunch or dinner in the beautiful City of lights: the French and international restaurant The Lobby, the Cantonese Lili, the international Kléber Terrace and of course the amazing room service. The highlight of The Peninsula Paris are 1,800 mq of Spa, luxuriously furnished space that allows the guest of the Hotel to refresh and revitalize body and mind. Another feature of the hotel are the cars available to get around town or to the airport.
The Four Seasons Hotel George V redefines the concept of luxury in the City of Lights, a hotel built in 1928 that boasts 244 luxurious rooms, a fine dining and a valuable art collection. The hotel is characterized by its private terraces, its beautiful tapestries and its location close to the Champs-Elysées.
Hotel Plaza Athenee has opened just over a year ago following a partial restoration that has integrated additional buildings to create six new rooms, eight suites, a ballroom and two spaces for events. Located on the prestigious Avenue Montaigne, a few steps from the Eiffel Tower and the Seine River, the Hotel Plaza Athenee is characterized by its charm and its pleasant atmosphere.
The surrealist artist Salvador Dali was a regular visitor, Le Meurice offers rooms and suites tastefully furnished and decorated in Louis XVI style, with fine Italian marble bathrooms. The restaurant Le Meurice has one of the most beautiful dining rooms in the world overlooking the Tuileries garden, offering an extraordinary and refined French cuisine.
Strongly linked to the cultural and social life of Paris, the Ritz Paris reopens with its landscapes, its suites and its living room, the Ritz rediscovers its unique atmosphere and its unique art de vivre.
The Hotel de Crillon is about to celebrate a new era, after a restoration inspired by its bright past. The hotel, opened in 1758, is a masterpiece of architecture of the 18th century and the work of restructuring will improve its majesty and elegance.
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bloggers boyfriend says:
Monday December 28th, 2015 at 01:25 PM
wow ! totally gonna bring this post with me when am goingto paris ! perfect luxury getaway !
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Tuesday December 29th, 2015 at 11:58 AM
It's funny how Paris looks so much more glamorous and gorgeous in your post and in your words than when I'm there myself haha 😉 xoxo
Monday January 4th, 2016 at 02:33 PM
I love the Peninsula!
I discovered the hotel from your IG last year and I booked a weekend last September.. The best weekend so far!
Gonna try the Ritz when it will reopen!
Hotel pazzeschi, prima o poi li visiterò tutti.
Il Peninsula sembra decisamente il più bello di tutti.
Adoro la foto con lo staff al lavoro!
Bravi ragazzi e buon anno ancora!
I stayed at the Plaza Athenee and I was very disappointed with the room they gave me.
I will try the Peninsula or the Georges V next time.
tags: Avenue Kléber, Chhada Siembieda & Assicuates Ltd, Crillon, Four Season Hotel George V, Hotel Plaza Athenee, Hotels, Le Meurice, Luxury Hotels, paris, Qatari Diar, Ritz, The Peninsula Paris, travel
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Diversity among Canadian Heads of Mission: Two Years In
With 74 Ambassadorial-level appointments at Global Affairs Canada since 2015, has the Liberal government honoured its commitment to increase diversity?
by Andrew Griffith | Nov 8, 2017
The gender diversity of new Global Affairs Canada appointments, segmented by location and post's level. CIC/Andrew Koltun
Newly elected Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was cheered for his pithy retort of "because it's 2015" when asked why gender parity among his cabinet was important to him. Yet a gender-balanced cabinet was just the first part of a broader Liberal commitment to increase the diversity of political appointments across the federal government, including Senators, judges and other Governor-in-Council appointments.
With two-years of head of mission (ambassadorial, high commissioner and consul) appointments, it is clear that the Liberal government is living up to its commitment of increased diversity in these prominent appointments, signalling change both in Canada and abroad.
Of the 74 appointments to date, close to half have been women compared to an end-2015 baseline of less than one-third. When considered proportionately to the 15 percent of Canada's population who are both visible minorities and Canadian citizens, visible minorities remain slightly under-represented at 11% of appointments. Significantly, there are no identified Indigenous peoples heads of mission.
"…there are no identified Indigenous peoples heads of mission."
HoM Appointments Vs Global Affairs Canada (GAC) Executives
The achievement of increased diversity remains fairly consistent when the appointments are considered in across levels of seniority and prestige. In terms of the eight most visible head of mission political appointments (Washington, New York Permanent Mission to the UN, New York Consulate General, Beijing, Bonn, London, Paris and San Francisco), three are women and one is a visible minority.
The above figure shows the significant increase in representation of women and visible minorities, for both senior and junior appointments (using the classification level of the post, not the person).
Compared to overall diversity numbers at GAC for executives (EX1-5), women are over-represented (48.6% women Heads of Mission compared to 40.7% of all EXs who are women). Visible minorities are slightly under-represented at 10.8% compared to 11.5% of all EX visible minorities. 4.3% of all EX are Indigenous persons, again with no identified Indigenous HoM appointments in the past two years.
While it is clear that GAC is delivering on the government-wide commitment to increased diversity in appointments with respect to women and visible minorities, a noticeable gap still exists for Indigenous peoples representation.
Interestingly enough, however, the antiseptic nature of HoM summary biographies contrasts sharply with those of judicial appointment biographies, which are chatty in comparison and include more personal information related to diversity. It is hard to see how this fits in with GAC's efforts to promote diversity and inclusion without including some of this information in the official biographies and embassy and consulate website messaging.
Andrew Griffith
Andrew Griffith is the former Director General of the Citizenship and Multiculturalism Branch within the Department of Citizenship and Immigration Canada, and is a regular media commentator and blogger. He has worked for a variety of government departments in Canada and abroad, and is a fellow of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. He is the author of several books, most recently Multiculturalism in Canada: Evidence and Anecdote.
He recently published "Building a Mosaic" for the Migration Policy Institute which examines the evolution in Canada's deliberately crafted approach to immigrant integration.
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Cristiano Ronaldo Might Have the Best Car Collection of Any Athlete
by Wendy Johnson on October 29, 2019
Cristiano Ronaldo is well known for his many accomplishments. He's a superstar on the soccer pitch, has a lifetime contract with Nike, has hordes of sports fans following his every move, and he has an impressive collection of cars, ranging from the higher-priced to the fastest vehicles.
His garage contains over 19 cars that are worth several million dollars. Cristiano Ronaldo, a major car lover at heart, owns a wide variety of expensive, stylish, and high-performance vehicles. Of all the cars he currently has in his possession, we'd thought we look at just a few of the ones we think are pretty impressive.
By far the most expensive vehicle in his collection, the CR7 Bugatti cost him a few million dollars. This little speedster catches our eye because it will go from 0 to 60 in 2.5 seconds flat. The fastest of the cars listed here.
Also, it's known to be an exclusive brand with only 500 builds under its belt. Leave it to Cristiano to snag one of these for his car collection.
Bought in 2006, for $102,000, it's one of the earliest cars Cristiano Ronaldo purchased. He got it during his time playing for the Manchester United team.
It surprises us that Ronaldo chose a basic sedan, but with a 5L V10 engine, you don't really need much more than that. The acceleration on the BMW goes from 0 to 60 in 4.1 seconds. Not bad for a more conservative high-powered car.
Cristiano Ronaldo's car collection wouldn't be complete without the iconic Aston Martin. His DB9 is the epitome of a high-performance vehicle because of the V12 engine powering it up.
Ronaldo bought the coupe version for its sleek styling, but don't let that fool you. This British-made car has a 5.9L engine powerful enough to kick up 470 hp, making it to the top of the list of favorites from his fans.
Cristiano seems more like a speedster kind of guy, but he shows us there's more to his taste in cars. Having a Rolls Royce in his collection proves he likes luxury, style, performance, and sophistication.
The Phantom rounds out his fleet with a twin-turbo V12 engine running at 563 hp. All that for a price tag of $400,000, he couldn't have asked for more.
In Cristiano Ronaldo's car collection, you can find more than one Ferrari. He bought a 599 GTO, F430, 599 GTB Fiorano. However, he no longer has the 599GTB Fiorano, because of the damage from an earlier accident. He ultimately sold it online for $40,000.
Ronaldo still owns the other two, but the 599 GTO seems to be his favorite from the Ferrari line. With the V12 engine, it tops out at 208mph, running 661 hp. What's even more impressive about this car, is the handling abilities it has at higher speeds.
This beauty cost him $150,000, back in 2009. The 5.2L V10 engine runs at 525 hp. The acceleration is no laughing matter either. Going from 0 to 60 in 3.9 seconds is pretty impressive for a stylish coupe, like the R8. Cristiano keeps it in his garage along with the other Audi cars- the RS6, and Q7.
Of course, Ronaldo's car collection holds more than just these few cars mentioned here. Catching a glimpse of his fleet will show you a line of speedsters, luxury, and high-performance vehicles.
This car lover works hard on the playing field, so he spends his well-earned money on one of the best hobbies a person could have. To him, it's more than just collecting a few cars, he makes it seem more like an art form.
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Review 1: Hot Toys MMS217 The Lone Ranger: 1/6th Johnny Depp as Tonto Collectible Figure
This was part of my June haul :) see my post HERE
The Lone Ranger is a 2013 American action western film produced by Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films and directed by Gore Verbinski. Based on the radio series of the same name, the film stars Johnny Depp as Tonto, the narrator of the events, and Armie Hammer as John Reid (The Lone Ranger). It relates Tonto's memories of the duo's earliest efforts to subdue the immoral actions of the corrupt and bring justice in the American Old West. It is the first theatrical film featuring the Lone Ranger and Tonto characters in more than 32 years.
It was a box office bomb! Critics praised the acting performances, western style, but criticized the long length and lack of originality. Charlie McCollum of the San Jose Mercury News wrote, "In the end, The Lone Ranger is one hot mess — an entertaining one, to be sure, but still a mess."
That aside, we have Johnny Depp as Tonto. He seems to pop up as part of Hot Toys Movie Masterpiece Series collectible figure rather often. Robert Downey Jr as Tony Stark / Iron Man have also been produced a lot of times by Hot Toys but that's always as Tony Stark / Iron Man (one of Hot Toys' cash cow). Johnny Depp has appeared as different characters each time - as Captain Jack Sparrow (three times), as Edward Scissorhands, as Sweeney Todd, and now as Tonto. Medicom Toys has also released 1/6 scale versions of Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow, Willy Wonka, Ichabod Crane, Sweeney Todd and Mad Hatter.
Hot Toys MMS217 (Movie Masterpiece Series) The Lone Ranger: 1/6th scale Tonto Collectible Figure box packaging - front and back.
Hot Toys MMS217 (Movie Masterpiece Series) The Lone Ranger: 1/6th scale Tonto Collectible Figure specially features: Authentic and detailed fully realized likeness of Johnny Depp as Tonto head sculpt with real-like facial expression, detailed wrinkles, face paint and gesture as seen in The Lone Ranger. Includes real fabric hair implantation in black long straight hair with tribal accessories plus detailed crow and bandana sculpture on head. Approximately 30 cm tall TrueType body with over 30 points of articulation and tattoos. Seven (7) pieces of interchangeable palms including: One (1) pair of fists, One (1) pair of relaxed palms, One (1) pair of weapon holding palms, One (1) left open palm for holding pocket watch.
Weapons: One (1) dagger with sheath, Two (2) axes, One (1) pistol
Accessories: Two (2) pocket watches
Pouch and tribal decorations, dagger with sheath
One (1) brown and white tribal armband, One (1) white and bronze-colored bracelet, One (1) bronze-colored bracelet
Figure display stand with Tonto nameplate and movie logo
Hot Toys MMS217 (Movie Masterpiece Series) The Lone Ranger: 1/6th scale Tonto Collectible Figure Instruction Sheet
12-inch Tonto's costume is made up of One (1) black and bronze-colored tribal necklace, One (1) leather-like black belt, One (1) multi-colored belt, One (1) orange-colored belt, One (1) pair of brown pants with pouch and tribal decorations, One (1) pair of brown moccasins.
Johnny Depp's Tonto character wears black-and-white face paint and a deceased crow on his head. According to Depp, the inspiration for the costume was a painting entitled I Am Crow by Kirby Sattler. This is certainly a Tonto I've never seen before.
Johnny Depp has a knack for playing weird and quirky characters - Edward Scissorhands, Ichabod Crane (Sleepy Hollow), Sheldon Sands (Once Upon a Time in Mexico), Willy Wonka (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), Sweeney Todd (Demon Barber of Fleet Street), Mad Hatter (Alice in Wonderland) - but it was his performance as the suave but shambling pirate Captain Jack Sparrow in "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" that was a major success. Looks like The Lone Ranger is a dud.
So this will probably be the only 1/6th scale figure from The Lone Ranger film as I doubt Hot Toys will proceed to produce The Lone Ranger 12-inch figure even though they did preview him at some toy fairs. Anyway, I'm glad they started out with Tonto first as I was looking forward to this, being a Johnny Depp fan.
Too bad Armie Hammer's Lone Ranger was nothing like Clayton Moore's version of the masked vigilante. That would have done The Lone Ranger some justice. Instead we got a bumbling clownish guy trying to find his purpose in life after being raised from the dead and taking instructions from a Native American who's seeking vengeance. I was surprised when I first found out that Johnny Depp was playing Tonto because surely he'll take the limelight away from The Lone Ranger. In the past, Tonto has always been a sidekick but one just cannot imagine Depp being one.
Hot Toys obviously went for the slim body when putting this 1/6th scale Johnny Depp as Tonto Collectible Figure together. After all, Depp was never a muscular figure and you wouldn't picture him with a body like the ROCK's (check out the 12-inch muscular body Hot Toys used for 1/6 scale Dwayne Johnson as Roadblock Collectible Figure HERE. It even comes with tattoos)
NEXT: The devil is in the details so check out my next post for close-up shots and more pictures of Hot Toys MMS217 "The Lone Ranger" 1/6th scale Johnny Depp as Tonto 12-inch Collectible Figure HERE
September 9, 2007 – The Lone Ranger (1949 - 1957) and Tonto action figures (with horses) produced by Gabriel, 1976. Check them out HERE
September 10, 2007 – Captain Action as The Lone Ranger and Tonto by Playing Mantis, 1998 posted HERE
September 10, 2007 – The Lone Ranger and Tonto action figures by Exclusive Toy Products, Inc. produced in 1998 (pictures HERE).
January 14, 2011 – "The Green Hornet" 12-inch figures posted in my toy blog HERE
Labels: 12" Figure, Cowboys and Indians, Depp, Famous Faces, Hot Toys, Movie-Western
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Can a Sealed Subwoofer Deliver Deep Bass?
If you enjoy feeling music's low-end, you may be interested in investing in a sealed subwoofer.
Over recent years these machines have become increasingly popular amongst drivers, but does it have enough power to deliver a deep and powerful bass? Let's find out.
Sealed subwoofers can deliver deep bass. Sealed subwoofers, also called "acoustic suspension" subwoofers, use a sealed enclosure to control the movement of the woofer cone. This design allows them to produce deep, controlled bass with good transient response and a relatively flat frequency response. Although they may not have the same output as other types, sealed subwoofers can deliver deep bass and are often preferred for their smooth, balanced sound.
In the article below, I will explain details about sealed subwoofers and how they compare to other types.
What Is a Sealed Subwoofer?
A sealed subwoofer is a type of speaker designed to reproduce bass frequencies. Sealed subs are sometimes called "closed box" or "acoustic suspension."
A sealed subwoofer consists of a speaker driver (also known as a woofer) mounted in a small, airtight enclosure. The sealed enclosure aims to help the woofer produce bass frequencies in a controlled and precise manner.
How Do Sealed Subwoofers Produce Deep Bass?
The sealed enclosure of a subwoofer plays a crucial role in its ability to produce deep bass.
The woofer moves back and forth to produce sound waves and creates air pressure inside the enclosure.
In a sealed enclosure, this air pressure is contained within the box and helps to create a tight, controlled bass response. This makes sealed subwoofers well-suited for reproducing deep bass notes, as they can produce precise and accurate low frequencies.
Pros and Cons of Sealed Car Subwoofers:
Like all other car audio elements, subwoofers have pros and cons.
The main advantage of a sealed subwoofer is that it can deliver deep bass notes with precision and accuracy. This makes it an ideal choice for those who enjoy feeling the low end of their favorite music.
On the other hand, sealed subwoofers are not as loud as different sub types, and they may not be suitable for people who wish to shake their entire car with bass.
Below is a summary of the pros and cons of sealed subwoofers:
#1. Tight, controlled bass response
Sealed subwoofers are known for producing a precise and accurate bass sound, making them well-suited for reproducing deep bass notes.
#2. Good transient response
Sealed subwoofers have an excellent transient response, which means they can quickly respond to changes in the audio signal.
Such speed makes them well-suited for reproducing bass sounds that require fast response times, such as kick drums and cymbals.
#3. Flat frequency response
Sealed subwoofers also have a relatively flat frequency response, which means that they can produce a balanced sound across all frequencies.
#4. Compact size
Sealed subwoofers generally require a smaller enclosure than other types, making them a good option for those with limited space in their car.
#5. Easy to install
Sealed subwoofers are relatively simple to install, and as the ported subs, they do not need any free space between the walls and the trunk. There is no port.
#1. They may not produce high-volume levels
Sealed subwoofers may not be as efficient at producing high volume levels as other types of subwoofers, such as ported or bandpass, because the bass is softer.
#2. May not reproduce the lowest frequencies well
Sealed subwoofers may not be as efficient at reproducing extremely low frequencies as other subwoofers.
Which Are the Best Sealed Car Subwoofers?
It is not easy to find a good product, so to make it easier for you, here are some examples of top-rated sealed subwoofers on the market:
Rockford Fosgate P300-12
If you need extra bass in your car audio system and have room in the trunk for a standard single enclosure but not much more for an additional amplifier, the Rockford Fosgate P300-12 active sealed subwoofer might be the perfect solution (link to Amazon).
This all-inclusive system includes a Punch 12″ subwoofer housed in a custom-sealed enclosure and a 300 Watt amplifier to power it.
You do not need to fuss with separate amplifiers and subwoofers. Instead, run power, ground, and a signal from your source, and you're ready to rock.
One of the standout features of the P300-12 is its "closed-loop" design, which ensures that the performance of the woofer, amplifier, and enclosure are perfectly matched for optimal sound.
It also has a built-in 0°/180° phase switch, allowing you to fine-tune the subwoofer's sound to your preferences. In addition, there are separate low-level and speaker level inputs, so you can easily integrate the P300-12 into any system.
If you want to adjust the bass to your preference, the P300-12 has a built-in adjustable bass boost EQ and a variable low pass crossover that you can set between 50 Hz and 200 Hz with a 12dB/Octave Butterworth slope.
And if you want to control the bass remotely, the P300-12 comes with a detachable power/ground connector and a remote bass level control.
The P300-12 is built to last, with a durable exterior that can withstand scrapes and bumps while in the trunk or cargo area.
It also has thermal and over/under voltage protection to keep it running smoothly. And when it's time to turn the subwoofer off, the intelligent auto turn on/off function ensures that it won't drain your car's battery.
In terms of construction, I have found it a solid design. The P300-12 features a proprietary high output woofer made from 5/8″ MDF (medium density fiberboard).
It also has large AWG input terminals and is covered with industrial heat activated vinyl for added durability. And if anything goes wrong, which in my opinion, is unlikely with any Rockford Fosgate product, the P300-12 comes with a 1-year warranty.
It's also CEA-2006 and CEA-2031 compliant, meaning it meets industry standards for performance and power handling.
Overall, the Rockford Fosgate P300-12 sealed subwoofer is a convenient and powerful option for adding bass to your car audio system.
Its all-inclusive design and range of adjustable features make it easy to customize the sound to your liking, and its durable construction ensures that it will hold up to regular use.
Rockford Fosgate Prime R2-2X12
Rockford Fosgate Prime Dual R2-2×12 sealed car subwoofer (link to Amazon) is an all-in-one solution for those seeking epic bass performance in their vehicle, but it needs a large space.
The pre-built, pre-wired enclosure is loaded with two 12″ subwoofers and is ready for installation as soon as you add an amplifier.
The dual design of all R2 subwoofers allows for a powerful 500 watts of thumping bass performance, ensuring you get the high-quality sound you desire.
One of the standout features of the Prime Dual R2-2×12 is its high-quality construction. The enclosure is made with 5/8″ MDF, which is known for its durability and ability to withstand heavy use.
The enclosure is also covered with high-density carpet, giving it a sleek and professional appearance. In addition, the subwoofer features high current binding posts, which allow for a secure connection and ensure optimal performance.
Another benefit of the Prime Dual R2-2×12 is its easy drop-in installation.
The enclosure is internally wired to a 2-ohm load, so all you have to do is add an amplifier, and you're ready to go, but do not make the mistake I did, and get a strong 2 Ohm amp that will be able to support demanding 500W RMS.
In terms of dimensions, the Prime Dual R2-2×12 measures 14.37″ x 34.06″ x 12.51″, making it a compact and space-efficient option for those with limited room in their vehicle.
Overall, the Rockford Fosgate Prime Dual R2-2×12 sealed car subwoofer is a top-quality option for those looking to add powerful bass performance to their vehicle with a passive design.
JBL Stage 1200S
The JBL Stage 1200S passive sealed car subwoofer (link to Amazon) is another excellent choice for those looking to add serious bass to their car audio setup.
With a power handling of 250 watts RMS and a frequency response of 34-200 Hz, this subwoofer can produce deep, powerful bass that will enhance the overall listening experience in your vehicle.
One of the standout features of the Stage 1200S is its compact size, making it easy to install in various vehicles.
The enclosure is made from 5/8″ MDF and covered with black carpet, ensuring it can withstand the wear and tear of life in a car.
Additionally, the subwoofer features a polypropylene cone with a thin rubber surround, which helps deliver smooth and distortion-free bass.
One thing to note about the Stage 1200S is its 2-ohm impedance, which may not be a good match for all sub amplifiers.
However, for those with compatible amplifiers, the 2-ohm impedance can boost power, resulting in even more impressive bass performance.
In terms of sound quality, the Stage 1200S performs admirably, with a sensitivity rating of 91 dB and a large voice coil that helps to deliver an accurate and sustained bass response.
The 12″ woofer cone also plays a role in the subwoofer's impressive performance, allowing it to deliver realistic, note-perfect bass.
While it may not be the best match for all amplifiers due to its 2-ohm impedance, those with compatible amplifiers will be able to take full advantage of its impressive bass performance.
Compact size makes it easy to install in a variety of different vehicles.
Power handling of 250 watts RMS and frequency response of 34-200 Hz for deep, powerful bass
Polypropylene cone with rubber surround for smooth, distortion-free bass
Sensitivity rating of 91 dB and large voice coil for accurate and sustained bass response
12″ woofer cone for realistic, note-perfect bass
2-ohm impedance may not be a good match for all amplifiers
JBL BassHub Passive Spare Tire Subwoofer
If you do not have room in the trunk but want to utilize the space in the spare wheel, the JBL BassHub (link to Amazon) is your choice.
With its compact size and innovative design, the BassHub can fit over the hub of your spare tire, maximizing both bass and space-saving capabilities.
One of the standout features of the BassHub is its 11″ subwoofer, which features a fiberglass cone with a lightweight surround capable of handling 600 watts RMS, which is a lot for a sub in such a small package.
The dual 4-ohm voice coils also provide some flexibility in terms of impedance, allowing you to choose between 2- or 4-ohm, meaning that many amplifiers can power it.
The subwoofer sits in a rugged cast-aluminum enclosure, which helps to protect it from your cargo and ensures it can withstand the wear and tear of life in a car.
Installation of the BassHub is straightforward, thanks to the included plug-in harness that makes it easy to remove the subwoofer when you need to access your spare tire.
Since the BassHub is designed to be mounted inside the spare tire rim, you'll need to turn your spare tire upside down to install it.
It's also important to note that the BassHub is only compatible with spare tires mounted inside the vehicle, featuring a removable spare tire post, and is not compatible with welded spare tire posts.
Because of that, I could not install and test it inside my car and had to ask a friend for help.
In terms of performance, the BassHub delivers impressive bass quality, with a frequency range of 20-150 Hz and a sensitivity rating of 90 dB.
As a result, it can deliver deep, punchy bass that will enhance the overall listening experience in your vehicle.
Overall, its compact size and innovative design make it easy to install, and its 11″ subwoofer delivers impressive bass. Unfortunately, it's only compatible with certain spare wheels and may not be the best fit for all vehicles.
The compact size and innovative design make it easy to install and save space.
11″ subwoofer with fiberglass cone and rubber surround can handle up to 600 watts RMS
Dual 4-ohm voice coils provide flexibility in terms of impedance.
Rugged cast-aluminum enclosure protects the subwoofer from cargo and wear and tear.
The Plug-in harness makes it easy to remove the subwoofer when needed.
The frequency range of 20-150 Hz and a sensitivity rating of 90 dB for impressive bass quality
Only compatible with certain types of spare tires
It may not be the best fit for all vehicles.
Are There Any Drawbacks to Using a Sealed Subwoofer?
As I mentioned earlier, one potential drawback of sealed subwoofers is that they may not be as efficient at producing high volume levels or low frequency sounds as other types of subwoofers.
As a result, sealed subwoofers may not be the best choice for those looking to achieve extremely high volume levels or reproduce extremely low frequencies.
Sealed subwoofers can deliver deep bass and are popular for those looking for a tight, controlled bass response.
They use a sealed enclosure to create a precise and accurate bass sound, making them well-suited for reproducing deep bass notes.
While sealed subwoofers may not be the most efficient at producing high volume levels or extremely low frequencies, they can still provide a powerful and impactful bass experience.
Why Are Sealed Subwoofers Less Efficient Than Other Types?
One reason sealed subwoofers may be less efficient than other types is that they rely on the air pressure inside the enclosure to produce bass.
This air pressure can become difficult to control at very high volume levels or extremely low frequencies, which can impact the subwoofer's efficiency.
As a result, sealed subwoofers may not be the most efficient at producing high volume levels or extremely low frequencies.
What Are Other Types of Subwoofers?
In addition to sealed subwoofers, there are several other types of subwoofers that may be more efficient at producing high volume levels or low frequencies:
#1. Ported subwoofers
Also known as "vented" or "bass reflex" subwoofers, these use a port (or hole) in the enclosure to help produce bass frequencies.
The port allows some of the air pressure inside the enclosure to escape, which can help the woofer move more freely and produce bass more efficiently.
#2. Bandpass subwoofers
These subwoofers use a special enclosure that allows only a certain range of frequencies (the "bandpass") to pass through.
This can help the woofer produce bass more efficiently, as it only reproduces a specific range of frequencies.
#3. Passive radiator subwoofers:
These subwoofers use a passive radiator (a specially designed speaker driver with no magnet or voice coil) instead of a port to help produce bass.
The passive radiator moves in response to the air pressure inside the enclosure, which can help the woofer produce bass more efficiently.
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Quantum Corporation appoints Adalio Sanchez and Marc Rothman to board of directors
Quantum Corporation reports fiscal third quarter 2017 results
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Quantum Corp. announces the appointments of Adalio Sanchez and Marc Rothman to Quantum's board of directors. Sanchez is a 35-year information technology industry veteran who spent most of his career at IBM Corp., including 16 years in senior executive and global general management roles. He is currently president of S Group Advisory LLC, a firm providing expertise and management consulting services. Rothman is executive vice president and chief financial officer at VeriFone Inc., responsible for leading the company's finance, information technology, and real estate organisations, and has more than 30 years of global finance and merger and acquisition experience.
"Adalio and Marc bring a broad range of business and technology experience to Quantum's board," said Paul Auvil, Quantum's chairman of the board. "Along with the other directors and Quantum management team, I look forward to drawing on their knowledge and expertise as the company strives to build on its positive market momentum over the past year in scale-out tiered storage and data protection and deliver increased shareholder value."
Adalio Sanchez previous experience
Prior to assuming his current position at S Group Advisory in 2015, Sanchez served as senior vice president/officer at Lenovo Group Ltd. for a year. In that role, he led Lenovo's $5 billion global division focused on enterprise server/storage, cloud and data centre technologies. From 1982 to 2014, Sanchez worked at IBM, rising to become general manager, modular systems, where he ran two divisions with total annual revenues of $6 billion. Other leadership positions he held at IBM included vice president of corporate strategy and various general manager roles, including general manager of UNIX Systems and chief operating officer of IBM's personal computer (PC) business. Sanchez began his career as an engineer working on IBM's second PC.
Marc Rothman previous experience
Prior to joining VeriFone in 2013, Rothman served as the chief financial officer of Motorola Mobility Inc., where he played a central role in Motorola Mobility's spinoff from its former parent company, Motorola Inc., as well as its sale to Google in 2012. During his 12-year tenure at Motorola, he also served in a number of senior finance leadership positions across the company, including chief financial officer in several of its global business segments (public safety, networks and enterprise, and mobile devices) and senior vice president and corporate controller. He began his career at Deloitte & Touche, Audit Advisory Services.
Sanchez and Rothman were appointed to Quantum's board as part of an agreement the company reached with VIEX Capital Advisors in early March of this year to reconstitute the board with a majority of new, independent directors. They replaced current board members John Mutch and Jon Gacek (Gacek remains president and CEO of Quantum).
"The director search process went well, resulting in a pool of highly qualified and capable candidates," said Eric Singer, founder and managing member of VIEX. "I appreciate this constructive collaboration with Quantum and look forward to identifying a third new board member. We strongly support all members of the reconstituted board as they build on the company's industry leadership and market opportunities to generate significant value for all Quantum shareholders."
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Sales Report – Toyota Kirloskar Motor registers 12% Growth in February 2017
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New Fortuner and Innova Crysta continue to grow attributing to Toyota's domestic sales growth.
Toyota Kirloskar Motor registered 12% growth in its domestic sales in February 2017, when compared to its sale in February 2016.
TKM sold a total of 11,543 units in the domestic market and exported 570 units of the Etios series in February. The company had sold 10,312 units in the domestic market and exported 903 units of Etios series in February 2016.
Segment leader, Fortuner has been very well accepted in the market and crossed the 2000 units milestone for the first time in India since its launch in 2009. The SUV clocked 2027 units in February and has sold over 8200 units in the last four months.
Toyota also introduced the new Prius and updated Camry Hybrid in India.
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Commenting on the monthly sales, Mr. N. Raja, Director & Sr. Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Toyota Kirloskar Motor said,
"We clocked a 12% growth in sales in February 2017 when compared to the sales in the corresponding month last year. Both the new Fortuner & Innova Crysta have been performing consistently, attributing to TKM's domestic growth. The Fortuner which captures more than 70% segment share in the SUV segment, has sold 2027 units in February making it the highest ever sales for Fortuner in a month ever since its launch in India in 2009. The new Fortuner has sold over 8200 units in the last four months. The Innova Crysta has also maintained its growth trajectory selling over 67,500 units since its launch last year. We are very happy with the way our customers have appreciated both the new Fortuner and the Innova Crysta.
We launched the new Prius and the new Camry Hybrid last month. The Camry hybrid which is the first and the only strong hybrid to be manufactured in India, has always been very well received by our customers and we are confident that our customers will appreciate the new Camry Hybrid as well. We are actively working to promote strong hybrid technology and other environment friendly vehicles based on our stance that environment friendly vehicles can have a positive impact on the environment only if they are used widely", continued Mr. N. Raja.
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Demonstrators take part in an anti-austerity protest organised by The People's Assembly following the State Opening of the British Parliament earlier this year. (Photo: Getty
Jeremy Corbyn, Welcome to Europe's Fight Against Austerity
The Labour leader and my own party Podemos have one thing in common: a rejection of the neoliberalism that has impoverished our people
How surprising, paradoxical, even ironic, that much of the media are comparing the Labour veteran Jeremy Corbyn to Podemos. What can the new leader of the old political party founded by British trade unions have in common with a movement born barely 18 months ago in Spain? Basically one thing: the failure of the social-liberal "third way".
It is often said of my party that we represent the indignados, the outraged. This is not wrong, but is only half an explanation. This movement in Spain is an expression of the failure of neoliberalism, the political ideology which destroyed social protections, industry and trade unions, produced speculative bubbles and consumption based on credit, and proved unable to deliver acceptable solutions when the financial crisis accelerated the destruction of public services impoverishing both workers and the middle class. When the crisis hit Spain, the Socialist party PSOE, traditionally identified with the welfare state, was in government and failed to provide an alternative.
Not only did the Spanish socialist party not react as socialists, they didn't even dare to reject the policies of austerity and the slashing of public spending or to offer a minimal Keynesian rescue programme. The prime minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero simply surrendered to the crisis, embracing the same measures that a conservative government would have done. He himself acknowledged in a memoir that he knew that the measures he took would cost him elections and the leadership of his party.
This failure contributed to a public perception of the two major Spanish parties as almost identical; they embodied the privileged political elite, while the welfare cuts they imposed impoverished the majority of the population. The biggest social expression of the resulting public disaffection was 15-M, a movement whose main message was the rejection of the political and economic elite. Podemos only became the political-electoral expression of that movement because the Spanish Socialist party seemed to many voters just like the (conservative) People's party.
The story in the UK is not so different. The success of neoliberalism in Britain meant the defeat of Labour and the British working class, a process which played out in many symbolic ways. What moved me most was the defeat that Thatcher inflicted on the miners, who staged a heroic resistance. And what affronted me most was Tony Blair's "third way", a direct successor to Thatcherism, which turned social democracy into a sort of new social liberalism which would eventually become a reference point for all European socialist parties, particularly for the Spanish.
If Podemos is the best expression of the identity crisis in Spanish socialism, Jeremy Corbyn is the best expression of the identity crisis in the British Labour party. The challenge could have come from outside the party (as in Scotland, where traditional Labour voters understood that the SNP would be better defenders of social rights); instead it has arisen from within.
But whether it comes from inside or outside is not important. At last we have an ally in the UK with whom we share a diagnosis of the current political crisis and a plan to fight for the defence of social rights through policies to tackle inequality. Our role is simply to represent the social majority, the masses hit by a financial governance model designed to favour the financial elites and their clientele.
Increasingly socialists are joining us to defend democracy, to fight against austerity and inequality. We can only say: welcome, comrades. Let's walk together.
The smear campaign against Corbyn has already begun. Again we hear the kind of insults that the Greek government received and that we in Podemos have received. And we hear the same kind of condescension in the warnings that he can only ever be a voice of opposition and can never govern. And yet across Europe we are becoming stronger and stronger.
Pablo Iglesias is the leader of the Podemos party in Spain.
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PHL @ UPR Arecibo
The Habitable Exoplanets Catalog
Earth Similarity Index (ESI)
Visible Paleo-Earth
The Planet-Hab Collaboration
The Planetary Habitability Laboratory (PHL) is a research and educational virtual laboratory dedicated to studies of the habitability of Earth, the Solar System, and exoplanets. The main goal of the PHL is to map the habitable universe via the development and implementation of methods to measure the habitability of planetary bodies. The PHL is directed by Prof. Abel Méndez from the University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo with international collaboration from other scientists.
Our main research approach is to use the evolution of terrestrial habitability, from paleoclimates to climate change, as a baseline for planetary habitability studies. Our specific objectives are to (1) develop habitability metrics and classifications, (2) trace the evolution of terrestrial habitability, (3) assess the habitability potential of solar and extrasolar planets, (4) devise tools and methods for ground, orbital, and remote habitability assessments, and (5) create, provide, and facilitate astrobiology science tools for scientist and educators.
The most notable projects of the PHL are the Visible Paleo-Earth (VPE), a photorealistic visual reconstruction of Earth past in the last 750 million years, and the Habitable Exoplanets Catalog (HEC), a listing and comparison of potentially habitable exoplanets.
Abel Méndez, Director, PHL @ UPR Arecibo
Edgard Rivera-Valentín, Co-Investigator, LPI/USRA
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University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo (UPR Arecibo)
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University of Puerto Rico (UPR)
NASA Astrobiology Institute (NAI)
National Science Foundation (NSF)
NASA Puerto Rico Space Grant Consortium (PR-SGC)
Puerto Rico Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (PR-LSAMP)
Integrated Science Multi-use Laboratory (ISMuL)
The computational resources of the PHL are partially supported by the High Performance Computing Facility (HPCf), the University of Puerto Rico, the Puerto Rico INBRE grant P20 RR-016470 from the National Center for Research Resources (NCRR), a component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH); and the Institute for Functional Nanomaterials (IFN) award 0701525 from the Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) program of the National Science Foundation (NSF).
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Planetary Habitability Laboratory
University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo
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Major Actors Hired To Do Very Little
By Jason Iannone/Updated: Feb. 1, 2021 7:55 pm EST
If you manage to snag a huge celebrity for your project, the kind who shoots past the A-list and goes straight to the A++-with-extra-credit-list, you're naturally going to want to base everything around them. Or, not. Sometimes, people are perfectly happy paying top-dollar to use some ultrastar for a sentence or two, if that. The pretty mega-celeb must be thrilled — little work, all the money — so don't expect any of the following to complain about their talents going underused:
Vin Diesel: Guardians of the Galaxy
Marvel paid the furiously famous Vin Diesel a whopping way-more-than-your-salary-illion bucks to say three words: "I am Groot," over and over again. Yes, he says it differently each time, depending on the situation, but whether sad, mad, happy, or silly, he's still repeating three words over an entire movie. And yet, each word is more memorable than anything he said in The Pacifier.
Interestingly enough, Diesel is — in a roundabout way — saying different stuff each time. He has a special "Groot script" that gives him the English translation of what Groot is saying, so he can more easily get into the tree's head ... or, whatever a tree would have for a head-like-thing. So while Diesel's grumbling "I am Groot," Groot himself might be saying "Thanos must die" or "Rocket's a cool rodent" or "Bautista, I love you bro, but you're no The Rock." However, Diesel himself doesn't actually say any of those things — he just grunts "I am Groot" from dawn to dusk and calls it a job.
That said, it's quite impressive that he at least attempts to do the Baby Groot voice naturally. Next stop: voicing all the chipmunks in the inevitable next Alvin sequel. Yes, even the Chipettes.
Jay Leno/George Clooney: South Park
These days, if South Park snags a celebrity voice, they'll likely milk it like any other show might. KoRn takes center-stage, both literally and figuratively, and premieres their new song. Cheech and Chong do what they do best — play themselves. This wasn't the case early on, however, when Trey Parker and Matt Stone would treat celebrities like they barely existed.
In one of the show's first episodes, Parker and Stone — virtual unknowns — somehow snagged Jay Leno. They had him play a cat. This wasn't a magical talking cat — it was a normal housecat, who did normal housecat things. They had just hired the biggest talk show star on the planet to meow a few times and go home. Somehow, a couple episodes earlier, they'd also managed to cast George Clooney in "Big Gay Al's Big Gay Boat Ride." He wasn't Al, and he wasn't the boat. Instead, he was Stan's gay dog, who woofed and humped and borked much like any doggo you've ever owned. Two of the biggest stars in the known universe, and the South Park guys hired them to make housepet sounds.
Both characters have since returned to the show, but it seems Parker and Stone just meow and bark themselves.
The Three Stooges: It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
You can't do much more "nothing" in a film than literally stand there for five seconds. That's extras work, for the most part. And yet, that's exactly what the legendary Three Stooges did, in 1963's It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World. The story is Rat Race 1.0 — a bunch of celebrities run around in this wacky way or that one, hoping to collect a giant chunk of money — but what's truly important is this scene. There, standing around holding fire hoses and fire axes, about to completely screw up their job as they're eternally wont to do, are Larry, Moe, and Curly Joe: the Three Stooges.
No one's bonking heads, Moe isn't yelling at the two other knuckleheads to get to work — they're just there, for about as much time as it takes to microwave a Pop Tart. Apparently, someone decided it'd be funnier to take the three funniest people on TV and have them do nothing funny at all. And honestly? It kind of works.
We almost saw yet another Stooge in Mad X4. Joe Besser, who played Joe, was originally going to play a mechanic, but couldn't get time off work. Either way, conspicuous by his absence was the best Stooge of all, Curly, who had been dead for years and was thus doing the most nothing of all.
John Hurt: Spaceballs
Sometimes, when you parody something, the things you're mocking gets in on the act. Such was the case in 1987, when John Hurt showed up in Spaceballs for about a minute to get Chestbursted just like in Alien.
The best part about this brief scene is how the joke works for everybody. It's possible that, even if you know of Alien and Chestbursters, you don't recognize John Hurt. He's ... plain! Put him a police lineup and, even if he were the culprit, nobody would be able to point him out. If you don't recognize him, you'll still have the alien. If you don't know anything about Alien, though, then you've still got the wackiness that is this ugly, angry, slimy creature — who just killed a man by jumping out of his stomach — wearing a top hat and singing the Michigan J. Frog song. If you don't know what that song is, you can still laugh because it's clearly a vaudevillian show tune and an evil creature singing it is hilarious.
If you don't get that, and know nothing of Star Wars either, then why are you even watching the movie? Maybe you're a diner aficionado? If so, the joke about how The Special will kill you must've been the biggest rib-tickler you've had in years.
Cate Blanchett: Hot Fuzz
Cate Blanchett's a pretty big deal, in case you missed it. So it makes perfect sense that she'd be in a big-deal movie like Hot Fuzz. What makes less sense is how she shows up for less than two minutes, never shows her face, never appears again, and never gets credited for her role, despite that role being the main character's estranged girlfriend.
"Janine" is a crime scene investigator clad head-to-toe in a white examiner suit that she doesn't remove, which bequeaths us the wonderful scene where Simon Pegg starts talking to her, only to realize he's talking to the wrong person-in-white-suit. He find the real Janine and they have a bit of a row about Pegg's workaholism while surrounded by blood and corpses — a typical scene for a domestic squabble, really.
She reveals that she's seeing someone else — another white guy clad in a white examiner suit, but not the white guy clad in a white examiner suit right next to him, because he looks weird — and the scene ends. That's all Cate Blanchett did in this film, but since the scene was so delightful (and delightfully British), it's also all she needed to do.
Brad Pitt & Matt Damon: Confessions Of A Dangerous Mind
Based on the not-true-but-he-made-money-pretending-it-was-so-jokes-on-us story of Dating Game creator Chuck Barris being a CIA assassin, Confessions of a Dangerous Mind sported a beyond-all-star director in George "Still Dreamy" Clooney. He, naturally, used his star power to bring in fellow superstars, such as Matt Damon and Brad Pitt, and just as naturally had them do ... squat.
You only see either Damon and Pitt once, when they appear on Barris' Dating Game. They never say anything. They never attempt to woo the girl. They just sit there as the camera quickly pans past. Finally, the camera focuses on Bachelor #3, a schlubby guy chock full of vague, empty, kinda-creepy answers like "The only way you could be ugly is by what you say or do. ... From where I'm sitting, I think you're beautiful."
Lines like that are even more meaningless than "I like to have fun!" but Schlubby Bachelor won anyway, beating out his two gorgeous contestants, presumably because they were mute. Still though, the audience getting to see two of the top actors in the world for a whopping two seconds only to never see them again, is a bigger punchline than all of Barris' "I hosted The Gong Show but i also totally killed for the government you guys" yarns combined.
Glenn Close: Hook
There's a real good chance you didn't notice Glenn Close in Hook at all. But there she is, playing one of the good Captain's many, many underling pirates. But no matter how much you play Where's Glenndo, pausing with each frame shift to catch a tiny glimpse of Close in the crowd, you won't find her. That's because she's not in the crowd. Rather, she's the bearded pirate getting brutally punished for betting against Hook's success. It's amazing what happens when you put down the razor for a few days.
Yes, that's Close, playing a dude pirate named Gutless, sporting manlier whiskers than most of us can hope to grow. Apropos to his name, Gutless immediately starts grovelling and crying upon realization that Hook knows he's a traitor. He's then tossed into the "Boo Box," a treasure chest that the other pirates throw live scorpions into, until Gutless presumably dies from being scorpioned to death. And you thought a written warning from your boss was bad.
Somehow, this one small scene, where Close does little but cry and scream, might be creepier than her entire turn in Fatal Attraction. Unless, of course, there's a deleted scene where Gutless escapes the Boo Box and boils all the scorpions before telling Hook he loves him and will kill herself if he can't be with him. That would change everything.
Michael Bay: Mystery Men
While he's not an actor per se, Michael Bay is as famous as anyone he directs, and whenever he insists his movies are actually good, we're forced to suspend disbelief more than we do whenever Tom Hanks plays a mean guy.
Plus, he once got filmed himself, albeit briefly. If you watched Ben Stiller's 1999 superhero spoof Mystery Men (and judging by their box office, you didn't), you saw Michael Bay for all of four seconds. He's the fratty doofus bro asking if he and his fratty doofus buddies can "bring brewskis" to the evil guy's meeting about how to kill the city's greatest hero. They then whoop and holler because yes, they can, and that's all we see of him for the rest of the film. He doesn't even come back to hit Ben Stiller in the head with an evil beer can.
Really, if you think about it, it's absolutely perfect that Bay played a dumb frat boy — that is, after all, his prime market. Interestingly enough, at the time he filmed this cameo, he only had a couple dumb action movies under his belt, and none of them were SUPER dumb (AKA none of them were Transformers). It's like he knew of his future long before anyone else did, and we ignored his warning.
Dan Aykroyd: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Dan Aykroyd has one of the more distinct voices in Hollywood — imagine a nasally auctioneer who slowed the volume and upped the jokes — so it's a shocker that he was able to pull off an uncredited cameo and have very few people realize it was him. And yet, he did just that with Temple Of Doom.
He's the guy escorting Indy and his gal pal onto a plane, all while apologizing that they'll have to ride with a bunch of chickens (though since it's secretly the bad guy's plane, we're thinking poultry is the least of Indy's concerns). Dan is onscreen for about 20 seconds, but he never gets a close-up, which might explain why he went under the radar. The fake British accent he put on probably helped, too.
Decades later, Aykroyd would do another quickie cameo, this time in 2016's Ghostbusters, but this time his mug was smack-dab in the middle of the camera, making it 100 percent clear that it was him. Apparently, subtlety died with the rest of the '80s.
Kurt Russell: Forrest Gump
One of the first super-famous people a young Forrest Gump mingled with was a pre-fame Elvis Presley. At the time, he was just some southern kid with a guitar — the story of Gump being what it is, his leg-brace-laden dancing inspired Elvis to start gyrating and throwing his legs around like he was constantly slipping on soap. Because nothing interesting happened unless Forrest Gump was there to unknowingly make it happen.
The guy physically playing Elvis is just Some Guy, but the voice is none other than Kurt Russell, who showed up to sing a little bit of "Hound Dog," happily accept Mama Gump's invite for dinner, and ... that's it. Some Guy lip-synced to Russell's brief crooning, and the next bit of Elvis we see is him on TV, world-famous and using the same moves he shamelessly stole from a naive, disabled kid.
Voicing Elvis was, in a way, a career circle for Russell, as 15 years ago he had played Elvis in a movie called Elvis. But he didn't sing — country star Ronnie McDowell handled that. But now, Kurt Russell could finally say he played the Elvis role completely. It just took him a really long time to do it.