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Chang Yaramothu
Assistant Professor, School of Applied Engr & Tech
chang.yaramothu@njit.edu
2513 Guttenberg Information Technologies Center
I have spent the past decade creating and formulating new systems for concussion/TBI diagnostics. My goal is to perform fundamental research and translate that research into technology that can be utilized by the general public. Prior to joining NJIT as full-time faculty, I have co-founded a biotech start-up that utilizes virtual reality for therapeutic purposes.
Ph.D.; New Jersey Institute of Technology and Rutgers Biomedical & Health Sciences; Biomedical Engineering; 2017
M.S.; New Jersey Institute of Technology; Biomedical Engineering; 2014
B.S.; New Jersey Institute of Technology; Biomedical Engineering; 2013
2020 Digi-Tech Innovator, NJBiz Magazine
2020 Fellow, American Academy of Optometry
https://research.njit.edu/sqrl/
ECET 311 - EMBEDDED SYSTEMS I
BME 792 - PRE-DOCTORAL RESEARCH
Biomedical Engineering, Electronics, Embedded Systems, Medical Devices, Signal Processing, and Data Analysis.
ECET 202: CIRCUITS II
ECET 311: EMBEDDED SYSTEMS I
ECET 411: EMBEDDED SYSTEMS II
Concussion/TBI Diagnostics, Eye Movements, Vestibular System Endurance, OculoMotor and Vestibular Rehabilitation, Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS)
Method, system, and apparatus for treatment of binocular dysfunctions
Development of Concussion Diagnostics Tools in an Adult Population
The aim of this study is to generate normative values of oculomotor endurance in an adult (18 - 65 years) population with acute TBI utilizing the Oculomotor and Vestibular Endurance Screening (MoVES) protocol.
Longitudinal Concussion Assessment on NJIT Athletes Utilizing MoVES and VisQuaL-T
The aim of this study is to test the reliability and efficacy of the Oculomotor and Vestibular Endurance Screening (MoVES) protocol in detecting concussions.
MoVES Automation
This project aims to automate the Oculomotor and Vestibular Endurance Screening (MoVES) protocol in a virtual reality headset so it can easily be utilized without any training.
Multimodal Visual Balance Concussion Assessment
The purpose of this study is to understand the underlying interconnectivity between the visual, oculomotor, and balance systems in non-concussed healthy controls and the deficits present in concussed participants.
TBI Acquired Convergence Insuffieincey Rehabilitation RCT
This study aims to examine the efficacy of office-based vergence and accommodative therapy (OBVAT) in remediating convergence insufficiency (CI) in children with CI acquired as a result of a concussion.
Sangoi, A, & Scheiman, M, & Yaramothu, Chang, & Santos, E, & Gohel, S, & Alvarez, Tara (2021). Convergence Insufficiency Neuro-Mechanism Adult Population Study: Phoria Adaptation Results.. Investigative ophthalmology & visual science, 62(10), 19.
Alvarez, Tara, & Yaramothu, Chang, & Scheiman, M, & Goodman, A, & Cotter, S, & Huang, K, & Chen, A, & Grady, M, & Mozel, A, & Podolak, O, & Koutures, C, & Master, C (2021). Disparity vergence differences between typically occurring and concussion-related convergence insufficiency pediatric patients.. Vision research, 185, 58-67.
Semmlow, J, & Yaramothu, Chang, & Scheiman, M, & Alvarez, Tara (2021). Vergence Fusion Sustaining Oscillations.. Journal of eye movement research, 14(1),
Yaramothu, Chang, & Morris, C, & d'Antonio-Bertagnolli, J, & Alvarez, Tara (2021). OculoMotor Assessment Tool Test Procedure and Normative Data.. Optometry and vision science : official publication of the American Academy of Optometry, 98(6), 636-643.
Alvarez, Tara, & Scheiman, M, & Morales, C, & Gohel, S, & Sangoi, A, & Santos, E, & Yaramothu, Chang, & d'Antonio-Bertagnolli, J, & Li , X, & Biswal, Bharat (2021). Underlying neurological mechanisms associated with symptomatic convergence insufficiency.. Scientific reports, 11(1), 6545.
Namaeh, Mashael, & Scheiman, Mitchell, & Yaramothu, Chang, & Alvarez, Tara (2020). A Normative Study of Objective Measures of Disparity Vergence and Saccades in Children 9 to 17 Years Old. Optometry and Vision Science, 97(6), 416--423.
Yaramothu, Chang, & Li, Xiaobo, & Morales, Cristian, & Alvarez, Tara (2020). Reliability of frontal eye fields Activation and Very Low-frequency oscillations observed during Vergence eye Movements: an fNIRS Study. Scientific reports, 10(1), 1--10.
Morales, Cristian, & Gohel, Suril, & Li, Xiaobo, & Scheiman, Mitchell, & Biswal, Bharat, & Santos, Elio, & Yaramothu, Chang, & Alvarez, Tara (2020). Test--Retest Reliability of Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Activation for a Vergence Eye Movement Task. Neuroscience Bulletin, 36(5), 506--518.
Alvarez, Tara, & Scheiman, Mitchell, & Santos, Elio, & Morales, Cristian, & Yaramothu, Chang, & D'Antonio-Bertagnolli, John, & Biswal, Bharat, & Gohel, Suril, & Li, Xiaobo (2020). The Convergence Insufficiency Neuro-mechanism in Adult Population Study (CINAPS) Randomized Clinical Trial: Design, Methods, and Clinical Data. Ophthalmic Epidemiology, 27(1), 52--72.
Alvarez, Tara, & Scheiman, M, & Santos, E, & Yaramothu, Chang, & d'Antonio-Bertagnolli, J (2020). Convergence Insufficiency Neuro-mechanism in Adult Population Study Randomized Clinical Trial: Clinical Outcome Results.. Optometry and vision science : official publication of the American Academy of Optometry, 97(12), 1061-1069.
Alvarez, Tara, & Scheiman, M, & Santos, E, & Morales, C, & Yaramothu, Chang, & D'Antonio-Bertagnolli, J, & Biswal, Bharat, & Gohel, S, & Li , X (2020). The Convergence Insufficiency Neuro-mechanism in Adult Population Study (CINAPS) Randomized Clinical Trial: Design, Methods, and Clinical Data.. Ophthalmic epidemiology, 27(1), 52-72.
Scheiman, Mitchell, & Yaramothu, Chang, & Alvarez, Tara (2019). Changes in the disparity vergence main sequence after treatment of symptomatic convergence insufficiency in children. Journal of eye movement research, 12(4),
Semmlow, John, & Yaramothu, Chang, & Alvarez, Tara (2019). Dynamics of the Disparity Vergence Fusion Sustain Component. Journal of eye movement research, 12(4),
Yaramothu, Chang, & Goodman, Arlene, & Alvarez, Tara (2019). Epidemiology and incidence of pediatric concussions in general aspects of life. Brain sciences, 9(10), 257.
Yaramothu, Chang, & Jaswal, Rajbir, & Alvarez, Tara (2019). Target eccentricity and form influences disparity vergence eye movements responses: A temporal and dynamic analysis. Journal of eye movement research, 12(4),
Yaramothu, Chang, & Greenspan, Lynn, & Scheiman, Mitchell, & Alvarez, Tara (2019). Vergence endurance test: A pilot study for a concussion biomarker. Journal of neurotrauma, 36(14), 2200--2212.
Wu, Ziyan, & Mazzola, Catherine, & Catania, Lori, & Owoeye, Oyindamola, & Yaramothu, Chang, & Alvarez, Tara, & Gao, Yu, & Li, Xiaobo (2018). Altered cortical activation and connectivity patterns for visual attention processing in young adults post-traumatic brain injury: A functional near infrared spectroscopy study. CNS neuroscience \& therapeutics, 24(6), 539--548.
Santos, Elio, & Yaramothu, Chang, & Alvarez, Tara (2018). Comparison of symmetrical prism adaptation to asymmetrical prism adaptation in those with normal binocular vision. Vision research, 149, 59--65.
Yaramothu, Chang, & Santos, Elio, & Alvarez, Tara (2018). Effects of visual distractors on vergence eye movements. Journal of vision, 18(6), 2--2.
Yaramothu, Chang, & Alvarez, Tara (2018). Objective Quantitative Concussion Assessment Through Vergence Eye Movements. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 99(11), e143--e144.
Alvarez, Tara, & Kim, Eun, & Yaramothu, Chang, & Granger-Donetti, B\'erang\`ere, (2017). The influence of age on adaptation of disparity vergence and phoria. Vision research, 133, 1--11.
Abstract# 1: Individualizing HD-tDCS With fMRI and E-Field Modeling: Pilot Data from the NAVIGATE-TBI Study
Brain Stimulation: Basic, Translational, and Clinical Research in Neuromodulation, 2019
Clinical and Functional Imaging Changes Induced from Vision Therapy in Patients with Convergence Insufficiency
Proceedings# 37: Virtual eye rotation vision exercises (VERVE): A virtual reality vision therapy platform with eye tracking
Short-term modification of vergence ramp eye movements in the convergent direction
You, Me, and Debris
43rd annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference (NEBEC), 2017


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package com.amazonaws.services.marketplacemetering;

import com.amazonaws.*;
import com.amazonaws.regions.*;

import com.amazonaws.services.marketplacemetering.model.*;

/**
 * Interface for accessing AWSMarketplace Metering.
 *

 * <fullname>AWS Marketplace Metering Service</fullname>
 *

 * This reference provides descriptions of the low-level AWS Marketplace
 * Metering Service API.
 *

 *

 * AWS Marketplace sellers can use this API to submit usage data for custom
 * usage dimensions.
 *

 *

 * Submitting Metering Records
 *

 *

 *

 *

 * MeterUsage- Submits the metering record for a Marketplace product.
 *

 *

 *

 */
public interface AWSMarketplaceMetering {

    /**
     * Overrides the default endpoint for this client
     * ("https://metering.marketplace.us-east-1.amazonaws.com"). Callers can use
     * this method to control which AWS region they want to work with.
     *

     * Callers can pass in just the endpoint (ex:
     * "metering.marketplace.us-east-1.amazonaws.com") or a full URL, including
     * the protocol (ex:
     * "https://metering.marketplace.us-east-1.amazonaws.com"). If the protocol
     * is not specified here, the default protocol from this client's
     * {@link ClientConfiguration} will be used, which by default is HTTPS.
     *

     * For more information on using AWS regions with the AWS SDK for Java, and
     * a complete list of all available endpoints for all AWS services, see:  http://developer.amazonwebservices.com/connect/entry.jspa?externalID=
     * 3912
     *

     * This method is not threadsafe. An endpoint should be configured when
     * the client is created and before any service requests are made. Changing
     * it afterwards creates inevitable race conditions for any service requests
     * in transit or retrying.
     *
     * @param endpoint
     *        The endpoint (ex: "metering.marketplace.us-east-1.amazonaws.com")
     *        or a full URL, including the protocol (ex:
     *        "https://metering.marketplace.us-east-1.amazonaws.com") of the
     *        region specific AWS endpoint this client will communicate with.
     */
    void setEndpoint(String endpoint);

    /**
     * An alternative to {@link AWSMarketplaceMetering#setEndpoint(String)},
     * sets the regional endpoint for this client's service calls. Callers can
     * use this method to control which AWS region they want to work with.
     *

     * By default, all service endpoints in all regions use the https protocol.
     * To use http instead, specify it in the {@link ClientConfiguration}
     * supplied at construction.
     *

     * This method is not threadsafe. A region should be configured when the
     * client is created and before any service requests are made. Changing it
     * afterwards creates inevitable race conditions for any service requests in
     * transit or retrying.
     *
     * @param region
     *        The region this client will communicate with. See
     *        {@link Region#getRegion(com.amazonaws.regions.Regions)} for
     *        accessing a given region. Must not be null and must be a region
     *        where the service is available.
     *
     * @see Region#getRegion(com.amazonaws.regions.Regions)
     * @see Region#createClient(Class,
     *      com.amazonaws.auth.AWSCredentialsProvider, ClientConfiguration)
     * @see Region#isServiceSupported(String)
     */
    void setRegion(Region region);

    /**
     *

     * API to emit metering records. For identical requests, the API is
     * idempotent. It simply returns the metering record ID.
     *

     *
     * @param meterUsageRequest
     * @return Result of the MeterUsage operation returned by the service.
     * @throws InternalServiceErrorException
     *         An internal error has occurred. Retry your request. If the
     *         problem persists, post a message with details on the AWS forums.
     * @throws InvalidProductCodeException
     *         The product code passed does not match the product code used for
     *         publishing the product.
     * @throws InvalidUsageDimensionException
     *         The usage dimension does not match one of the UsageDimensions
     *         associated with products.
     * @throws InvalidEndpointRegionException
     *         The endpoint being called is in a region different from your EC2
     *         instance. The region of the Metering service endpoint and the
     *         region of the EC2 instance must match.
     * @throws TimestampOutOfBoundsException
     *         The timestamp value passed in the meterUsage() is out of allowed
     *         range.
     * @throws DuplicateRequestException
     *         A metering record has already been emitted by the same EC2
     *         instance for the given {usageDimension, timestamp} with a
     *         different usageQuantity.
     * @throws ThrottlingException
     *         The calls to the MeterUsage API are throttled.
     * @sample AWSMarketplaceMetering.MeterUsage
     */
    MeterUsageResult meterUsage(MeterUsageRequest meterUsageRequest);

    /**
     * Shuts down this client object, releasing any resources that might be held
     * open. This is an optional method, and callers are not expected to call
     * it, but can if they want to explicitly release any open resources. Once a
     * client has been shutdown, it should not be used to make any more
     * requests.
     */
    void shutdown();

    /**
     * Returns additional metadata for a previously executed successful request,
     * typically used for debugging issues where a service isn't acting as
     * expected. This data isn't considered part of the result data returned by
     * an operation, so it's available through this separate, diagnostic
     * interface.
     *

     * Response metadata is only cached for a limited period of time, so if you
     * need to access this extra diagnostic information for an executed request,
     * you should use this method to retrieve it as soon as possible after
     * executing a request.
     *
     * @param request
     *        The originally executed request.
     *
     * @return The response metadata for the specified request, or null if none
     *         is available.
     */
    ResponseMetadata getCachedResponseMetadata(AmazonWebServiceRequest request);
}

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I think they are right. As I've said before, this militaristic and interventionist approach to the Middle East just won't work. I'm not advocating "giving in" to terrorists – I am advocating engaging with the leaders in the Middle East and giving them the help they want, rather than imposing our solution on them.


The protestant reformation of 16th century had both: immediate and long term effects. Thus, we can see that it was a revolution of understanding the essence of religion, and of what God is. The protestant reformation is said to a religious movement. However, it also influenced the economical, political and social life of people. The most global, short term effect of the reformation was the reevaluation of beliefs, and, as a result, the loss of authority of the Holy Roman Empire. The long term effects were: the emergence of new heretical movements, the declining of papacy, thus the reevaluation of people's view on the church and life values.
The reformation is generally associated with the publication of Martin Luther ninety five theses. It was his way to show the protest against the "business" made on religious people: the Holy Roman Empire was earning money on selling people indulgences. Martin Luther got the support of German princes, who were on the same side, but with different motives (they wanted to get autonomy). Luther was the great part of reformation, his influence was immediate, and people listened to him. One of the immediate effects of reformation can be observed in the development of that times writers. For example, Francois Rabelais satirized church, writing about their "business" in humorous way. The other writers, like Erasmus wrote more specifically about the pappy and their role in the lives of ordinary Christians. The major short term of reformation was about the informational acknowledgement, Luther told people the truth about the papacy and their actions, and the reaction of people was immediate: the loss of respect to church, papacy. These results were really strong, because people felt that, all the dogmas they believed earlier were untrue. Luther established the church of England, thus made a kind of "connection" of religion and politics. The centers of education were mostly concentrated in church, but after the reformation, people took into account the other possibilities to study. So, it was in some way the beginning of educational reform.


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The Regional Government of Veneto (Giunta Regionale del Veneto) is the executive of Veneto, one of the twenty regions of Italy. The Regional Government, which has its seat at Palazzo Balbi on the Grand Canal, is led by the President of Veneto, who is elected for a five-year term, and composed of the President and ten Ministers (Assessori), including a Vice President.

Current composition

The current regional government has been in office since 16 October 2020, under the leadership of President Luca Zaia of Liga Veneta–Lega, after his re-election in the 2020 Venetian regional election.

List of previous governments

Luca Zaia is the ninth President of Veneto. His predecessor Giancarlo Galan (1995–2010) has been the longest-serving President so far. Since direct election of the President was introduced in 1995-2000, Venetian politics has become far more stable and governments generally last for a full term of five years.

References

Politics of Veneto

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Organizations spend billions of dollars each year on formal training programs, yet research shows that people learn how to do their jobs through informal learning methods, including learning from others in peer-to-peer networks (Hunter, 2010), self-taught learning by observing others, and learning on the job (Hashim, 2008). The costs to develop and deliver formal training programs are staggering, costing up to $70,000 per sales person, causing some companies to move to other learning methods (Blair & Sisakhti, 2007). In spite of the growing body of evidence that suggests people learn most of what they need to know about their jobs through informal learning methods, corporations, non-profits, and governments invest most of their budgets in formal learning, when it is apparent that most learning is informal (Cross, 2006). As a consequence, organizations may be investing resources where they will do the least amount of good.
If it is true, as evidence in the literature suggests, that people learn through informal learning, the study seeks to address the problem that organizations may be mis-allocating training and performance improvement resources. My study will further seek to address the question, "How can organizations leverage a social theory of learning to design, implement, and evaluate a community of practice using an enterprise social network to on-board new employees?" Moreover, the results of my study could inform performance improvement professionals how to allocate more resources to an informal intervention as an effective means of improving sales results.
Blair, D., & Sisakhti, R. (2007). Sales tranining: What makes it work? Here's a hint: Money and metrics play their part. T+D, 61(8), 28-33.
Cross, J. 2006. Informal learning: Rediscovering the natural pathways that inspire innovation and performance. San Francisco, CA: Pfieffer.


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Q: Is it possible and how to predict individual survival curve after Cox regression? Taking the veteran dataset of a two-treatment, randomized trial for lung cancer in the R package survival as an example, where

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*time is the survival time in days

*status is the censoring status (0 for surviving and 1 for dead)

*trt is the treatment type (1 or 2)

*celltype: 1=squamous, 2=small cell, 3=adeno, 4=large

*age: age in years

(There are more covariates but for simplicity I only included 3)
Adding in the above covariates/factors, the Cox regression can be run as follows:
library(survival)
cox <- coxph(Surv(time, status) ~ trt + celltype + age, data = veteran)
summary(cox)

# Call:
# coxph(formula = Surv(time, status) ~ trt + celltype + age, data = veteran)

#   n= 137, number of events= 128

#                       coef exp(coef) se(coef)     z Pr(>|z|)
# trt               0.179011  1.196034 0.201404 0.889    0.374
# celltypesmallcell 1.080310  2.945592 0.274647 3.933 8.37e-05 ***
# celltypeadeno     1.170470  3.223506 0.294727 3.971 7.15e-05 ***
# celltypelarge     0.292624  1.339939 0.285504 1.025    0.305
# age               0.004097  1.004106 0.009581 0.428    0.669
# ---
# Signif. codes:  0 '***' 0.001 '**' 0.01 '*' 0.05 '.' 0.1 ' ' 1

                  exp(coef) exp(-coef) lower .95 upper .95
# trt                   1.196     0.8361    0.8059     1.775
# celltypesmallcell     2.946     0.3395    1.7195     5.046
# celltypeadeno         3.224     0.3102    1.8091     5.744
# celltypelarge         1.340     0.7463    0.7657     2.345
# age                   1.004     0.9959    0.9854     1.023

# Concordance= 0.619  (se = 0.028 )
# Likelihood ratio test= 26.04  on 5 df,   p=9e-05
# Wald test            = 25.01  on 5 df,   p=1e-04
# Score (logrank) test = 26.51  on 5 df,   p=7e-05

Now, these coefficients allow me to compute the hazard ratio between any two groups of patients, each with a set of trt, celltype, and age. For examples, if

*

*group A has trt = 1, celltype = squamous, and age = 49, and

*group B has trt = 2, celltype = smallcell, and age = 50,

then we can say that at any time point, the proportion of subjects from group B who have died from group B should be $1.196\times2.946\times1.004=3.538$ times of that from group A. But this does not allow us to tell the proportion of survival at any time point for either group A or B - we only know the ratio.
In broader term, is it possible to tell at any given time point, for a group of patients with known trt, celltype, and age, the proportion of survival? If all terms tested are factors, we can just subset the target population from the dataset and generate the Kaplan-Meier curve, but then age is present in the model. Maybe a relevant question is: what is the baseline hazard function $h_0(t)$ in this case?

A: The baseline hazard rate $h_0(t)$ is hard to estimate (takes smoothing), but the baseline cumulative hazard $H_0(t)$ is easy.  Given $H_0(t)$ you can estimate an individual survival curve by
$$\log S(t;z) = H(t;z) = H_0(t)e^{\beta z}$$
Basically any survival analysis software will both let you get individual survival estimates and also compute the Breslow-Aalen estimator of $H_0$
$$\hat{H}_0(t)=\int_0^t\frac{dN(s)}{\sum_i e^{\beta z_i}Y_i(s)}$$
This is like the Nelson-Aalen estimator of the cumulative hazard for a group, except that the denominator is not the number at risk but a weighted number at risk using the individual hazard ratios as weights.
You do need to check whether your specific software defines $H_0(t)$ as the cumulative hazard when all covariates are zero or (more conveniently) as the cumulative hazard when all covariates are equal to the baseline averages. In R, you want predict.coxph.

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Neck-and-Neck Senate Poll Good for Udall
The first poll of candidates running for the U.S. Senate in Colorado (at least the first poll not done by a candidate) was released by pollster Floyd Ciruli yesterday. As The Grand Junction Sentinel writes:
Polling data issued Thursday shows five-term Congressman Mark Udall, D-Colo., and former three-term Congressman Bob Schaffer, R-Colo., are running neck and neck among Colorado voters for the state's open U.S. Senate seat.The Ciruli Associates poll showed 35 percent of Colorado voters support Schaffer and 36 percent of voters support Udall.Twenty-one percent of Colorado voters are undecided in the race, according to the poll.Mike Melanson, Udall's campaign manager, said the poll clearly shows next year's Senate race will be tight.However, Melanson said the poll shows Udall winning over the second-largest voting bloc in the state: unaffiliated voters.The poll shows Udall leads Schaffer among unaffiliated voters, with 34 percent saying they support his candidacy. Nineteen percent of unaffiliated voters said they support Schaffer's candidacy.
Campaign polls should always be taken with a certain grain of salt, particularly this far out from Election Day. This time in 2005, Republican Bob Beauprez was leading in the polls in the race for governor; one year later, Beauprez was crushed by Democrat Bill Ritter after running one of the worst statewide races in recent memory. Keeping in mind that these early polls don't portend anything necessarily, it's still interesting to read between the lines in the Schaffer camp's response:
Walt Klein, Schaffer's chief campaign consultant, said the poll results should come as "a cold bucket of water" to political observers who have declared Udall as the de facto next senator from Colorado.He said the Ciruli poll should at least diffuse some of the widespread beliefs circulated on state and national Web blogs that outgoing-Republican Sen. Wayne Allard's seat will flip Democratic next year."Why wouldn't you expect at the outset, 14 months before the election, that the race would start out as a dead heat?" Klein said. "It's baffled me why anyone would think otherwise."
Sign #1 that your campaign isn't going well: You celebrate a poll that shows you running are neck-and-neck with your opponent.Klein's happiness at running even with Udall is understandable given that Schaffer's own poll had him five points back earlier this summer. It's also understandable when you consider that there are 180,000 more registered Republicans than Democrats in Colorado; not only should Schaffer be at least even with Udall at this point – he should be ahead in the polls (as Beauprez was in 2005). What Klein does not mention, however, is Udall's strong lead among Unaffiliated voters; it is this group that will ultimately decide the race.Udall's campaign is no doubt confident about this poll for the same reasons, but also for a less intuitive reason: They want people to think that this is a close race. Schaffer obviously needs people to believe that this is a close race because he needs supporters to think he has a real chance at winning, but Udall wants that perception for a different reason. The majority of political observers see Udall as a strong favorite in this race because of his fundraising lead and because he's the more moderate of the two candidates, but Udall's campaign doesn't really relish the "favorite" label; Udall doesn't want donors and other potential supporters to think he has this race in the bag, because then Schaffer becomes the public underdog. In that scenario, any momentum from Schaffer becomes exaggerated and allows him to play up his position as David versus the Goliath.The 2008 Senate race is Udall's to lose, which is a pretty common belief among political observers. Udall just hopes you don't tell anyone.


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Il doppio del torneo di tennis Nottingham Challenger 2 2005, facente parte dell'ATP Challenger Series, ha avuto come vincitori Josh Goodall e Martin Lee che hanno battuto in finale Jean-Michel Péquery e Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi 6-4, 7-60.

Teste di serie

 Jean-François Bachelot /  Nicolas Mahut (primo turno)
 Santiago González /  Diego Hartfield (primo turno)

 Mark Hilton /  Jonathan Marray (primo turno)
 Mustafa Ghouse /  Harsh Mankad (primo turno)

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Nottingham Challenger 2005


Cost almost $100 for four people to go on this, then you get to the top and it's like $50 more to eat.. There is no rails at the top so if you have little ones you have to keep a close eye on them.. The little shops are cute..
Although the views were breathtaking, the price I think is a little steep for a ride up the mountain and a playground for the kids. They are still working on this place and adding landscaping, the restraunts werent open and the zip lining costs extra. The fairy gardens didnt have any fairies we saw.
"Absolutely worth it.. loved it"
First time to Anakeesta. Beautiful views. Loved the rope bridges. Wonderful barbecue. Could use more seats/tables.
It was very relaxing and beautiful, all 3 of my kids enjoyed it which i was kinda nervous about but will def reccomend to anyone and do again when we go back!
I came here with my family. We loved the treetops walk and the kids area. The views are gorgeous and there's lots to do. The memorial was very nice. We will be back!
This was my second time going to Anakeesta and really enjoyed. My husband and I finally did the zip line and it was great. Love the views from the top and good food.
You are basically paying for a ski lift up to the mountain to walk on a 10 min rope bridges and a small Treehouse for kids. Parking is $10. Anything else you want to do you have to pay extra. You need to book the zip line days ahead of time. The mountain rail cannot be purchased ahead of time and it was an hour wait to go on. All these activities need a long drawn out waiver you have to fill out. If you want to take the gondola lift up instead of the chair lift, it's a 45min wait. Lunch lines were long. After finally getting our order at the BBQ place, they were out of coleslaw so unless you settled for the baked beans, you were SOL. There was more food in the kids meals than the adult meals. We ended up spending almost $400 there and it was definitely not worth it. We had 4 adults and 5 small children ages 4-6.
"Our Zip Line experience was AMAZING!"
It was a first time experience for a few of us couples and nerves were high! Adam, Jerrad, Auston and Hunter were so knowledgeable and funny to help ease our fears and make our experience so much fun! I would definitely do it again at this location!
This is a great new attraction in Gatlinburg. It was a crisp March day when we visited but the sky lift ride up the mountain wasn't cold. At the top there was a gas fire pit surrounded by rocking chairs. Firefly Village shops were unique. There is a Treehouse Village Playground for the kids. We enjoyed the Treetop Canopy suspended bridges. The summit garden wasn't quite in bloom and they were still planting but it will be great. There is a sit down restaurant overlooking Gatlinburg and an outdoor dining area for the Smokehouse BBQ walk up truck. Look online for discounts.
"Beautiful place but a work in progress"
Spent an absolutely beautiful midday in April up here with my toddler and husband. We rode the chondola up and really enjoyed the scenic views of Gatlinburg. The memorial fire walk is very nice and the views are breathtaking at the top. Unfortunately the kids treehouse was shut down due to a bee infestation but the staff member running the gem mine was extremely nice and accommodating even though we didn't buy a bag of pay dirt. We just played with the gravel and water around it. Our family highlight was definitely the treetop walk. You can definitely appreciate the craftmenship and uniqueness of it and it's just an awesome walk up high in the woods. The garden walk in the spring is also absolutely gorgeous. We rode the chair back down which was actually in some ways better than the Chondola as it was open air and you could see better. PS there are I believe 8 Chondolas and 100+ chairs. They were paving which kind of ruined the fresh mountain air and they are expanding so I am looking forward to seeing what is to come. Unfortunately with the play area being closed my son got quickly bored. I am personally looking forward to going back.
We all enjoyed our trip up the mountain! The gardens were being planted with new spring plants and the views were amazing. We also learned a lot about the terrible fire that tore through the town. They have come a long way in restoring the forest.


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Ex aequo é uma expressão em latim que significa "com igual mérito", "em igualdade de direitos", "em situação de igualdade". Também é comum a expressão ex aequo et bono ("segundo o justo e o bem" ou "de acordo com a equidade natural").

A expressão é utilizada, por exemplo, quando dois elementos de uma classificação ou hierarquia se encontram na mesma posição (ex.: O primeiro lugar foi ocupado, ex aequo, pelo João e pela Maria).

Ver também
 Latim
 Línguas
 Rede ex aequo
 Ex aequo et bono

Palavras, frases e expressões em latim


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Recap: BottleRock 2018 from Billy Idol to Bruno Mars
2018's BottleRock in Napa Valley, was the festival's sixth year running.
The weekend quickly sold out to 120,000 attendees for an unforgettable Memorial Day celebration. The line-up is one of the most eclectic you can find. Aside from the main acts of Muse, The Killers, and Bruno Mars the festival has everything from hip-hop like Snoop Dogg to funk like Duran Jones & The Indications to blues rock like Hamish Anderson. But put all the phenomenal music aside, BottleRock also has a major focus on curating celebrated chefs and bringing in world renowned brewers, distillers and vintners.
The festival holds 5 stages of music and on top of that adds a culinary stage where you can find, Giada de Laurentiis and Halsey cooking pasta together. There is also a VIP acoustic stage that hosts acts like SOJA and Allen Stone breaking down their sets for a some much needed shade relaxation. BottleRock strives to provide comfort for their guests – something tough to find at places like Coachella or Bonnaroo, where tens of thousands crowd in on each other in the blazing heat. This year's Napa gathering had even more areas to relax and watch you're favorite bands, with additional shade areas and improved grass lawns. They've even upped their production a fair bit since 2017 as well, bringing in larger stages, and significantly improved backdrop screens for a better AV experience for all. While many festivals have taken a step or two back in recent years, BottleRock continues to thrive and gain traction as one of the most sought after 3 day fests in the US.
In addition to reveling in the big acts like Bruno and The Killers, I had plenty of time (and leg room) to enjoy some of the others like Incubus, The Head & The Heart, The Revivalists, Lake Street Dive, Michael Franti & Spearhead and Oh Wonder, among many others. Throughout the weekend their were 80 musical acts presented and the best part was it was never hard to find your way to the best seat in the house. If you want to hang back and sit on your blanket, the sound was great. If you wanted to venture forward and get front and center, it took an easy stroll weaving through people – no mesh of angry crowds blocking you in, just plenty of smiles, pats on the back and a lot of dancing room
The Williams Sonoma Culinary Stage, was an impressive standout. Although, not always knowing who's who, it became quickly apparent that most of these people ons stage could be found all over the Food Network or had their own TV special. People like Masaharu Morimoto, Graham Elliot, Richard Blais, Aarón Sánchez and Dominique Crenn graced the stage with other celebrities and musicians like George Lopez, Shaun White, Barry Bonds and even the Harlem Globetrotters.
Here are some of my 2018 awards.
Best Band You Forgot About: Earth Wind & Fire
First of all, to see this name on the line-up was a shock. Where have these guys been? Is it the original line-up? Earth, Wind & Fire, no matter what age they are now, brought the house down. Whether BottleRock-ers recognized them at first or not, they definitely remembered who these legends were when "Shining Star" came on and again when the infamous "September" got everyone remembering all the lyrics and dancing around like animals. In a time when retro is cool, what's cooler than bringing in one of the world's top selling musical groups from the '70s?
Oldy But Goody: Billy Idol
If you had any doubts about Billy before the show, the punk rock legend put them to rest very quickly. Idol manned the main stage with youthful, intoxicating energy and power. Sure, he's gotten older and his voice has changed, but he's definitely still got it. He sprinted around the stage and into the crowd, tearing off clothing and fist pumping. He offered up a few deep cuts before igniting the crowd with pleasers like "Rebel Yell" and "White Wedding."
Strangest Crowd: The Chainsmokers
What to say about this show is a little hard to pin-point. The Chainsmokers show was packed, but it had to have been the most eclectic crowd they've ever played. With BottleRock's more 'mature' crowd a lot of people were seemingly there to see what all the fuss was about with these guys. Young teenagers seemed to be accompanied by their Fathers and their, "I've had one to many glasses of Chardonnay" Mothers. The older generation stood their staring at the blazing lights andLED screens and trying to figure out where the sampled vocal's were coming from or what these guys were doing as a performance besides jumping up and down on their DJ stand. Alex Pall even yelled out, "Let me hear you shout, if this is your first rave ever!"
Most Pleasant Surprise: St. Paul & The Broken Bones
Haven't heard of them? I think you will soon. The six piece band from Birmingham, AL blends southern soul, blues, and funk rock. The band is fronted by Paul Janeway, who has a voice of (dare I say) an angel. Paul's band is tight and groovy and offers up a very feel good set, featuring a full horn section that can really belt it out.
Best Daytime Energy: Mondo Cozmo
Josh Ostrander's intoxication lo-fi pop songs have found themselves in a big light this past year. He's had many of his songs including, "Shine On" and "Automatic" find their way to tastemakers of KCRW and NPR. In Napa, Ostrander and his band tore up the Midway Stage to a hot afternoon crowd. They even did a cover of The Verve's "Bittersweet Symphony," which had Ostrander running in circles in stage, getting everyone to sing-a-long.
Wildest Performance: The Killers
While Snoop Dogg was tearing down the other stage, Brandon Flowers and his band brought an incredible vibrant energy to their headlining performance. Of course, the seasoned veterans have done this many times before but they still spare nothing each time they perform. Flowers has the charisma of a gentleman while bursting through hit after hit, each one more memorable than the last. The band stirred through songs both old and new without seeming to stop much to catch a breath.
Biggest Bummer: Halsey
Dare I say that it seemed as if the pop singer was lip-syncing? I won't go as far as accusing her of doing so, because I don't truly believe it. But lets just say this afternoon set was less than underwhelming. The production was off or intentionally very minimal, she seemed to be playing songs at half tempo and even told the crowd they "must be tired." To cut her some slack, she later tweeted she had an asthma attack or something of the sort, but we may never know what really went on.
Best Performance: Thievery Corporation (late night)
Thievery always has an entertaining show, but the real treat was getting to catch them at the late night after party in Downtown Napa. After a great opening DJ set from Bay Area radio host, Aaron Axelson, the band played for nearly 2 hours without slowing down. Song after song they brought out a guest vocalist or rapper or instrumentalist, as if they held a never ending cycle of talent. Rob Garza and Eric Hilton know how to have a great time on stage and the crowd can feel it. Their set incorporated a bit of everything from electronica to hip hop, bossa nova to reggae and funk.
Biggest Little Guys: The Wrecks
Talk about young guns becoming rockstars. The Wrecks, led by frontman Nick Anderson were reminiscent of a young The Killers, The Strokes, Weezer, or Vampire Weekend. This 5-piece mashes catchy choruses, with blazing guitars from both Nick Schmidt and Western Weiss met with the hard-hitting drums of Billy Nally. Their most recent EP, Panic Vertigo, will show you exactly that. The band has already toured with The Hunna, Night Riots, and Nothing But Thieves.
Best Early Show: The Night Game
The Night Game's frontman, Martin Johnson, comes out swinging. Johnson's new project is already touring with John Mayer and he have collaborated with Gotye and Kygo. The music provided a wash of lush synths and guitars met with arena rock drums and chanting, catchy choruses. His new song "American Nights" is out everywhere now and the debut album is expected September 7. Judging by the vast appeal of his songwriting, I think we'll start to hear a lot more of Johnson this summer and through 2018.
Most Non-Music Fun: World's Biggest Cocktail
A surprise highlight at the festival was stumbling upon BottleRock setting a new Guinness World Record. As we were strolling by the Culinary Stage, there appeared to be a colorful drink on stage in a glass bigger than 7 feet tall. Turns out, Snoop Dogg, Warren G and Top Chef, Michael Voltaggio decided to concoct a 550-liter Paradise cocktail – which was a tribute to Snoop's 1994 hit 'Gin and Juice.' The trio managed to set the record for world's biggest cocktail, and yes, they were drinking from it.
The culinary portion of BottleRock is where the festival really sets itself apart. If you are able to shell out for VIP or Platinum experiences, that holds true even more so. The Platinum VIP ticket offers an open bar in areas that come right up to easy viewing risers of the stages and cocktail servers who tray pass small bites to keep you fueled up.
Best Bites: The Farmer's Wife
The owner, Kendra, makes the most amazing grilled cheese you can find around. It's one of those things that you might at first think a grilled cheese is a grilled cheese – but you'd be sadly mistaken. There's something magical about the way these are made, from the grilled bread right down to the light side salad on every plate. Each ingredient is locally sourced from areas near Sonoma and San Francisco. Kendra can be found at Bay Area Farmer's Markets at the Marin Civic Center and San Francisco Ferry Building or you can keep track at what event or festival she'll be at next here.
Runner Up: Mustard's Grill
Runner up was local favorites, Mustard's Grill, who's signature Pulled Pork Nachos had mouth's watering in the back of their packed line. The booth at BottleRock is a small chapter of what they offer at their Napa restaurant, which offers upscale Californian dishes that you don't want to miss.
Best Sips: Hop Valley Brewing
It's a rarity to find one of Oregon's finest brewers in Northern California, but for a special weekend they decided to make the trip. Hop Valley had a number of great brews flowing throughout the festival, one of the crowd favorite's being the refreshing Citrus Mistress IPA. The festival's beer garden was on par with something you might find at a world renowned beer festival but pair it with music and all the other delights and scenes, you've got something really special. Oh and did we mentioned that all of Hop Valley's cans were coming with a free koozie?
Runner Up: JaM Cellars
This winery is a force to be reckoned with, both on the sauce and off. JaM Cellars has famously set up a place where you can taste their wines and find tons of the festival's lineup playing stripped down or B-side sets at the JaMpad sage. All weekend long the winery offered up many choices of delicious wines paired with guest appearances, jam sessions, and dance parties with people like Michael Franti, The Struts, Magic Giant and Bleachers.
I also was given the opportunity to get some first-hand info from artists at the festival. I spoke with Martin Johnson (The Night Game) and Hamish Anderson to get some of their take on the festival.
CC: If you could have any super hero power what would it be?
HA: I'd have to say flying or being able to teleport. I'm not the world's biggest fan of aeroplanes and being trapped on long flights so being able to just fly somewhere or teleport would really come in handy!
CC: What's the best part of BottleRock festival to you? Did you see anything particularly memorable / crazy / interesting?
HA: What was really memorable was how engaged the audience was. A lot of times at festivals it can be hard playing to big audiences when there are so many other things going on. At BottleRock during my set (and every time I saw another artist play) the audience was right there with me – so energetic and into it, that was really awesome to experience! MJ: We got to see Snoop Dogg and it's really incredible what he's done. It's almost like musical theatre the way everything is choreographed and some of the outfits. I typically dislike weed and weed culture but he takes it to an almost sophisticated level.
CC: How does it compare to other festivals you've played?
HA: Compared to other festivals I think it definitely has the most eclectic line up, which is a great thing! It's got everything from Rock to Hip Hop to Dance and Pop Music, so it really does have something for everyone.
MJ: I've been out of the festival game for a minute so a lot of it is really new again. There's so much more line-blurring between genres that a festival can have Snoop Dogg AND The Night Game on the bill and it feels totally natural. Also they had ice backstage which is honestly all I care about.
CC: If you had to choose anything besides being a musician, what would it be?
HA: I would definitely still be wanting to do something to do with arts and music. Maybe being a producer or even composing music for film. No matter what, it would have to involve music in some way.
MJ: A cop. A really good cop. Not a detective either, but like, a cop walking a tough beat, doing the right thing and probably with bad indigestion who chews nicotine gum and sighs a lot.
CC: Growing up, what was one band or artist that steered you the most towards being a musician?
HA: Definitely, The Beatles. They are the reason I started playing guitar, writing songs and singing. To this day, I'm just blown away anytime I listen to a Beatles record and just how incredible and inspiring their body of work is.
MJ: Paul Simon. More specifically the Central Park live CD. I must have listened to that CD 1700 times since I was 4 years old. What an accomplishment to make music that speaks to children who don't even understand the words but also has depth and layers to it that I still feel like I'm too young to understand.
CC: Have you had any really embarrassing moments on stage recently?
HA: At a festival in The Netherlands, in front of about 2,000 people (not including the live stream audience), my pedal board suddenly decided it wanted to die and my guitar sound cut out. Luckily it was in-between songs, but I was frantically pulling apart pedals and cables on stage trying to find out what the issue was. It was all live streamed as I mentioned, so the cameras were right on my hands while I pulled everything apart. Thankfully, it didn't take too long until we could continue the show. It was a close call and one of those moments that feels like its a bad dream you're hoping to wake up from!
CC: What is the hardest part about touring for you?
HA: Honestly, sometimes all the parts of touring that can be hard (not seeing friends and family for months, running on little sleep, having to drive endless hours, eating fast food at crazy hours) however, I don't really feel like I can complain about any of it. I feel really fortunate anytime I tour because I get to do what I love and that's all I want to be doing. So really, any of the issues I have with touring disappear, I'm just happy to be able to do what I love.
CC: BottleRock has a big focus on food. What food do you need to always have with you on the road?
HA: The food at BottleRock was insane, seriously some of the best I've ever eaten! They really incorporate the culinary aspect of the festival well for the artists backstage which was great. For me beef jerky is a must have on the road. I'm always way too nervous before a show to eat an actual meal so beef jerky is something I can snack on before or after a set to keep me going!
MJ: Ice.
As it stands a 3-day blend of music, wine, food, craft brew, spirits and hospitality like this can only be experienced at one place. Napa Valley offers a beautiful backdrop to a great festival, the weather in Northern California is hard to beat at the end of May. There really aren't many bad things to say, so I was excited when the organizers announced that BottleRock Napa Valley will return May 24 – 26, 2019.
photo by: courtesy of BottleRock
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Jane Bowles (Nova Iorque, 22 de fevereiro de 1917 - Málaga, 4 de maio de 1973) foi uma escritora e dramaturga norte-americana.

Jane Bowles viajou e viveu um pouco por todo o mundo, sendo considerada por grandes escritores e críticos, entre os quais Tennessee Williams e Truman Capote, como um dos maiores vultos da moderna literatura norte-americana. A sua vida foi atormentada e marcada pela doença e a sua obra, escrita até aos trinta anos de idade, compõe-se apenas de uma novela, Two Serious Ladies, da peça teatral In the Summer House e de sete contos que foram publicados sob o título Plain Pleasures.

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 Duas senhoras bem comportadas, Presença, Lisboa, 1987. 174 p.

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Today I got my arse out of bed and out into the freezing air that's suddenly decided to drop over London and made my way across the city to Alexandra Palace, for the third and final round of this years annual Rapha Supercross cyclocross race series. Rather ashamedly, for the decade i have spent living in London since leaving home a bright eyed and bushy tailed 18 year old northern lass, this was my first ever visit to the iconic north London venue. And what a great visit it turned out to be. A festival of all things cyclocross had landed in the damp and hilly park, all beset against a stunning backdrop of the London city skyline.
The course was extremely tough, with plenty of leg stinging climbs, off-camber slippy-like-banana-peel sections and gates and jumps aplenty. And that's before we even get to the insane foam-wall-of-doom and "Tequila Shortcut" present on the novice category race!
Straight out of the start line riders were whipped around up a nasty uphill section, and on the first lap for seniors and novices made their way up by the palace building to negotiate a series of tight turns and a wooden jump.
The ladies and vets race was great, with some real strong showings. Delia Beddis smashed the ladies race, waiting until almost the final lap and hooning it out from second place to come home to the finish a good 10 seconds clear on her rival. Thrilling stuff watching the top girls pelt it past guys, and be cheered by the dropped men heartily.
The atmosphere was amazing, with the crowd really getting behind the riders, whether it be via furiously shaken cowbells or some good old fashioned heckling. The crowds were great to say this has been one of the first freezing days London has seen this year, with everyone turning out, tucking into belgian frites and espressos aplenty.
A crazy addition to the racing, as if the course wasn't hard or technical enough, was the 'Foam Wall of Doom", which essentially was a massive thick foam blasting cannon shooting an avalanche of foam at one of the hairiest crosses on the course. Think back to those dodgy 1990's foam parties, imagine a rider careering through that and heckling aplenty and your beginning to picture the scene!
Most riders loved the foam pit and the crowd bent nuts, cheering anyone to emerge looking like a yeti mounting a bicycle. Respect to those who braved it!
The "Tequila Shortcut" was a stroke of genius, with riders offered a cheeky shortcut on the course in return for downing a shot of tequila on bike as they passed through. Handed a shot glass by a gold lamé be-decked bandito, riders were precarious in downing said shot then pelting up the hill, christ knows how some of those dudes managed it because I promise I saw several riders pass through three times! Pure carnage, and the crowd loved every minute of it, taunting those who dare not partake with a rousing chorus of boo's & cheers.
Next year iv promised myself id like to get hold of a cross bike and give it a blast, novice category for sure (il be bringing my drinking A-game!). Thanks to all at rapha supercross for staging an incredibly fun day out for riders and watchers, Cant wait for next years!
Iv shot a heap of photos on my wee compact, go and check them out on my flickr here and help yourself to any for your blog/facebook etc.


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Letsrecycle Live 2021 Review
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First published in the October 2021 issue of Quarry Management
Two-day showcase exhibition and conference for the recycling, demolition and waste-management sectors returns to Stoneleigh Park
The second Letsrecycle Live event – which took place from 15-16 September at the National Agricultural and Exhibition Centre (NAEC) in Stoneleigh Park, near Coventry – finally opened its door to visitors, following months of uncertainty surrounding the holding of in-person exhibitions/conference since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
The showcase event for the waste-recycling and demolition sectors takes place every two years and was due to be held in May 2021, but organizers Environment Media Group (EMG) took the decision to postpone the show to mid-September after the summer holiday period.
The rescheduled dates proved to be a silver lining for the show organizers, giving them more time to further develop the event, and according to EMC, the second edition of Letsrecycle Live was bigger and more collaborative than the inaugural event in 2019.
Featuring around 200 exhibitors – spread across indoor and outdoor areas – Letsrecycle Live, and the newly co-located Demolition Expo, welcomed a wide range of professionals from across the industry including waste-management, recycling, transport, equipment manufacturers, government departments and environmental bodies.
After a difficult 18 months for the events sector, the two-day show provided a safe and secure platform for the waste and recycling industry to reconnect whilst retaining the feel and atmosphere that made the first exhibition and conference such a success.
As with the previous show, this year's Letsrecycle Live championed sustainable innovation by promoting the newest technologies and equipment across the sector and, once again, providing attendees with a host of quality networking events and opportunities.
During the show, a packed conference programme was split between four conference theatres: Keynote; Materials Village; Local Authority; and Demolition Expo. Many of the high-calibre speakers who took part in the informative presentations and panel discussions provided invaluable insights into the ongoing challenges facing the demolition and recycling industry, ranging from delivering net-zero emissions and the circular economy through to attracting the next generation of talent and increasing the representation of women across the sector.
Among the dozens of leading industry experts and professionals who shared the stage across the theatres were: Adam Read, president of CIWM (Chartered Institution of Wastes Management); Richard Dolman, president of IDE (Institute of Demolition Engineers); Bob Johnstone, managing director of Keltbray Decommissioning; Peter Buckley, senior adviser at the Environment Agency; and Nina Sweet, special adviser for WRAP.
As the construction sector works towards becoming a net-zero-carbon industry, the demand for more environmentally friendly processes and recycled aggregates that enhance the sustainability of new buildings and infrastructure is ever-increasing.
Walking from stand to stand, it was perhaps no surprise to see many of the exhibiting companies highlighting their green credentials and conveying the need to reduce, reuse, achieve net zero and become part of the circular economy.
Encouraging producers to think about waste materials from a re-use perspective, Blue Group showcased a wide range of materials processing and handling equipment at this year's Letsrecycle Live event. Products on display included: Rammer hammers; Fortress pulverizers/crackers; and Powerscreen's Metrotrak compact jaw crusher, whilst working demonstrations of the Fuchs MHL 331F material handler and Doppstadt Inventhor Type 6 shredder were held at the show's Live Demonstration Area.
As one of the highlights of the event, the Live Demonstration Area – along with the Trucks in Action Arena – gave visitors the opportunity to see a range of mobile shredders, material handlers, telehandlers and waste/refuse vehicles operating in their intended environments.
Other machines that showcased their materials-handling capabilities in the demonstration area included: the JCB 457 Wastemaster wheel loader and all-electric JCB 525-60E compact telehandler; as well as Volvo's L25 electric compact wheel loader, which benefits from zero exhaust emissions and low noise levels and vibrations. Also keen to highlight their specialist recycling expertise at the show, Liebherr's demonstration line-up consisted of the LH24 material handler and T55/7s telescopic handler.
Away from the Live Demonstration Area, Richard Dorman, managing director of Red Knight 6 (RK6), authorized distributors of Komplet recycling systems and Rubble Master equipment in the UK, said Letsrecycle Live 2021 turned out to be a very encouraging show for the business.
'It's been a breath of fresh air to return to an exhibition such as Letsrecycle Live and being able to showcase our products and services, and to have the opportunity to welcome both existing and new customers to our stand,' commented Mr Dorman. 'During the show, we've gained a considerable amount of interest in most of our exhibits on display, particularly the RM 70GO! 2.0 mobile compact crusher.'
Visitors to the Kiverco stand were not only able to explore the company's latest range of modular, portable and static processing equipment, but also a new brand identity that was soft launched at this year's Letsrecycle Live event.
'Given the strength of the Kiverco name in the waste-recycling industry – and our natural progression in the sector – the refreshed brand identity encapsulates what we do best, with an agenda to transform our industry and deliver innovative, value-added solutions for waste sorting and separation,' said Niamh Anne McNally, digital marketing manager for Kiverco.
'The new logo has been redesigned to create a simpler, cleaner and more modern brand identity that reflects the company's business ethos, as we continue on our journey to become a more market- and customer-led business.'
Elsewhere on the showground, Inmalo displayed a wide range of heavy-duty hydraulic excavator attachments from the likes of Montabert and Mantovanibenne, as well as dust-suppression systems, including the brand-new portable Motofog MFX20 designed specifically for quarrying and demolition applications.
Likewise, BPH – one of the UK's leading specialists in the sale, rental and repair of excavator attachments – showcased an extensive range of PRODEM hydraulic breakers, demonstrating their materials processing expertise and demolition attachments offering.
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ATHERTON, JOHN
The Fly and the Fish
New York: The Anglers' Club of New York/The Macmillan Company, 1951. First Edition, First Printing. Octavo. 16.5 x 25 cm. 195 pp. Illustrated with two color plates and occasional black-and-white reproductions of illustrations in the text. 222 copies printed. Two extra plates loosely inserted, identical to the two plates originally..... More
BATES, JOSEPH D.
The Art of the Atlantic Salmon Fly
Boston, MA: David Godine, (1987). First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. Quarto. 8.75 x 11.25 in. 232 pp. Illustrated throughout in color and black-and-white.	More
BATES, JOSEPH D. and PAMELA BATES RICHARDS
Fishing Atlantic Salmon: The Flies and Patterns
(Mechanicsburg, PA): Stackpole Books, (1996). First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. Quarto. 8.75 x 11.25 in. xx, 396 pp. Fully illustrated with reproductions of color photographs by Michael D. Radencich, and with reproductions of black & white paintings and pencil sketches by John Swan; illustrated endpapers. Edited by Bob Warren. Forewords.....	More
CAMPBELL, A.J.
Fly-Fishing Tackle: A Guide for Collectors and Anglers.
(New York): Lyons & Burford, (1997). First edition, first printing. Quarto. 358 pages. Illustrated throughout in black and white and with an eight-page suite of color plates.	More
DECUIR, L. J.
Southeastern Flies: A Collection of Flies, Fly Tying and Fly Fishing Tips for Use on the Tailwaters, Streams, and Lakes of the Southeastern United States
Birmingham, AL: Menasha Ridge Press, (2000). First Edition, First Printing. Paperback. Octavo. 6 x 9 in. 296 pp.	More
DUBE, JEAN-PAUL.
Salmon Talk.
Clinton: Amwell Press, (1983). First edition, thus. Octavo. 233 pages. Illustrated with photographs from the author's personal collection and original art by Tom Hennessey.	More
ELKINS, PETE.
Catching Freshwater Striped Bass: The Fish of the Future.
Mclean: EPM Publications, (1977). First edition. Octavo. 159 pages. Illustrated with several monochrome reproductions of fishing photographs.	More
ELLIS, RAY, Painter and ED JEROME, Editor.
Fishing the Vineyard.
Savannah: Compass Publishing, (2000). First edition, first printing. Oblong quarto. 96 pages. Profusely illustrated with reproductions of color paintings and black-and-white photographs, pictorial endpapers.	More
FOX, CHARLES K., Editor
Armchair Adventure, for The Angler
South Brunswick and New York: A.S. Barnes and Company, (1970). First Edition, Editor's Edition. Small octavo. 14.5 x 21.5 cm. 248 pp. "Editor's Edition," so marked on the front free endpaper and signed by Fox. Hugh Gwyn Chatham's copy with his ownership signature on the front free endpaper. Chatham was..... More
GILL, EMLYN M.
Practical Dry-Fly Fishing
New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1912. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. Sextodecimo. 5 x 7.5 in. 216 pp.	More
GINGRICH, ARNOLD, Editor
The Gordon Garland: A Round of Devotions by His Followers
New York: The Theodore Gordon Flyfishers, 1965. First Edition, First Printing. Octavo. 15.5 x 23.5 cm. Illustrated endpapers. Previous owner's inscription on the first white page, stating "This copy presented to me at lunch with the Theodore Gordon Flyfishers today at the Williams Club, N.Y.C." Number 285 of 1500 copies.....	More
GORDON, THEODORE
The Complete Fly Fisherman: The Notes and Letters of Theodore Gordon
New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1947. Robert Ball. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. Large octavo. 6.5 x 9.5 in. xxxii, 552 pp. Illustrated throughout with black & white vignettes by Robert Ball; illustrated endpapers. Edited with an introduction by John McDonald.	More
GRANT, GEORGE F.
The Master Fly Weaver
Portland, OR: Champoeg Press, (1980). First Edition, First Printing. Quarto. 22 x 28.5 cm. 234 pp. With black-and-white reproductions of illustrations by Harvey Eckert, and a series of color photographs by Mike Fong housed in an envelope affixed to the rear pastedown, as issued. Number 238 of 1950 copies printed..... More
GREY, ZANE.
Tales of Tahitian Waters.
New York & London: Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1931. First edition (I-F). Quarto. 303 pages. Profusely illustrated with reproductions of monochrome photographs from the author, pictorial endpapers.	More
HAIG-BROWN, RODERICK
Fisherman's Spring
Toronto: Collins, 1951. Louis Darling. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. Octavo. 5.5 x 8.25 in. 222 pp. Illustrated throughout with black & white vignettes by Louis Darling.	More
Fisherman's Winter
New York: William Morrow & Company, 1954. Louis Darling. First American Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. Octavo. 5.5 x 8.25 in. 288 pp. Illustrated with several black & white vignettes by Louis Darling.	More
HENDERSON, WILLIAM
Notes and Reminiscences of My Life as an Angler
London: Spottiswoode & Co., 1876. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. Small octavo. 13 x 20 cm. xiii; 324 pp. Illustrated with six black-and-white plates including the frontispiece.	More
HEWITT, EDWARD R.
Hewitt's Handbook of Trout Raising and Stocking
New York: The Marchbanks Press, 1935. First Edition, First Printing. Duodecimo. 12.5 x 19 cm. 71 pp.	More
HOLDEN, GEORGE PARKER
The Idyl of the Split-Bamboo
Cincinnati: Stewart & Kidd Company, (1920). First Edition, First Printing. Octavo. 15 x 21 cm. [xiv]; 278 pp. Illustrated with several black-and-white plates and figures in the text. "A Carefully Detailed Description of the Rod's Building, Prefaced by a Dissertation on the Joys of Angling, there being appended some Information.....	More
HUNNICUTT, SAMUEL J.
Twenty Years Hunting and Fishing in the Great Smoky Mountains
Maryville, TN: Byron's, [1951]. Second Edition. Paperback. Octavo. 5.5 x 8 in. 188 pp. Illustrated with black-and-white reproductions of photographs and historic advertisements. As scarce if not scarcer than the 1926 original edition.	More
JELLISON, HAROLD and D.B. HOMEL.
Antique & Collectible Fishing Reels: Identification, Evaluation, and Maintenance.
Bellingham, WA: Forrest Park Publishers, (1999). Second edition, revised. Quarto. 144 pages. Profusely illustrated in black-and-white.	More
JOHNSON, PAULA J., Editor
Working the Water: The Commercial Fisheries of Maryland's Patuxent River
Charlottesville, VA: Calvert Marine Museum / University Press of Virginia, 1988. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. Small quarto. 8.75 x 10.25 in. 218 pp. Illustrated with black & white reproductions of photographs.	More


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Research Paper 97, August 2019
Intellectual Property under the Scrutiny of Investor-State Tribunals
Legitimacy and New Challenges
In 2009, C.S. Gibson was suggesting that: "With this early coverage of intellectual property in BITs, it is perhaps surprising that there has yet to be a publicly reported decision concerning an IPR-centered investment dispute. Given the trajectory of the modern economy, however, in which foreign investments reflect an increasing concentration of intellectual capital invested in knowledge goods protected by IPRs, this could soon change". A couple of years later, the first investment cases dealing with IP issues were made public.
In this context, this paper first addresses the conditions that have to be fulfilled in order to bring intellectual property claims in investment arbitration, by touching upon the question of the definition of an investment in theory and in practice. It also tries to shed light on some of the implications of recent arbitral awards touching upon this interaction between intellectual property and investment protection, from a legal and regulatory perspective.
On the other hand, the specific situation of the European Union is scrutinized, and in particular the project put forward by the European Commission to adapt the dispute settlement system for the protection of investments.
The South Centre Monthly, June 2019
This update provides a snapshot of the publications and social media activities of the South Centre during the month of June 2019.
Investment Policy Brief 18, June 2019
Legitimacy Concerns of the Proposed Multilateral Investment Court: Is Democracy Possible?
Growing concerns in Europe about international investment regimes and investor-state dispute settlement systems pushed the European Union into pursuing the creation of an investment court system and a multilateral investment court. The European Union (EU) started this reform through the Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement, the Vietnam-EU Free Trade Agreement, and by direct persuasion of other countries to start negotiations at the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law. Visible reasons for the change include concerns over the perception of a lack of transparency, coherence, and arbitrators' partiality, all of which diminish the legitimacy of the multilateral investment court. Other reasons might be laid on the budgetary risks of more than 213 claims against EU countries. To address these legitimacy concerns, the EU wants to replace traditional party-appointed arbitrators with a two-tiered investment tribunal system comprised by a roster of members selected by the state parties on the treaty. This Essay argues that the creation of the multilateral investment court needs to follow democratic principles in order to be legitimate. History has shown us that the EU has abused its power in the past when implementing resolution systems. Foregoing negotiation, comment by member nations, and implementing a tribunal at its own behest has shown this. The EU multilateral investment court proposal has legitimacy deficiencies because the EU has relied on its power to impose its views so far, i.e. its proposal was not previously negotiated multilaterally amongst other member nations. It is thus possible that the appointment of the future judges to this court will likely be subject to the political constraints and veto that the International Court of Justice or World Trade Organization appointments suffer today. This could leave small economies at a disadvantage because they might be subject to permanent, politically biased judges. A superior solution would be to adopt better arbitrator disqualification rules, clear interpretation directives to avoid law creation, and stricter arbitrator qualifications.
The South Centre Monthly, April 2019
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Investment Policy Brief 17, April 2019
Challenges of Investment Treaties on Policy Areas of Concern to Developing Countries
Country experiences have revealed that international investment agreements (IIAs) could have an adverse policy impact on various policy areas that are generally important for developing countries in relation to the achievement of their development objectives. This policy brief gives an overview of challenges resulting from IIAs to major policy areas of concern to developing countries. These policy areas include industrial policy, tax reform, handling debt crisis, the use of capital controls, intellectual property rights, public-private partnerships, and climate change action in relation to investment in clean technologies.
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The South Centre Monthly, March 2019
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Investment Policy Brief 16, March 2019
The Future of Investor-State Dispute Settlement Deliberated at UNCITRAL: Unveiling a Dichotomy between Reforming and Consolidating the Current Regime
Reform of investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) is being deliberated at the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Working Group III, which will be meeting in New York between the 1st and 5th of April 2019. For several years, the ISDS regime has been under scrutiny from voices in both developed and developing countries. ISDS reforms have been addressed in multiple forums, including national, bilateral, regional and multilateral levels, such as the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). Reforms could include moving away from arbitration as the norm for dispute settlement between foreign investors and host states or end up by introducing adaptations that might make arbitration in ISDS cases perform in a more acceptable way. Finding one-size-fits-all solutions in these deliberations is unlikely. Advancing relevant reforms would require full and effective participation of interested countries, equal opportunity for different points of views to be heard and integrated into the design of any potential outcome, and effective mechanisms to address any potential conflicts of interest within this forum.
UNCITRAL Working Group III: Can Reforming Procedures Rebalance Investor Rights and Obligations?
The work of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) provides an opportunity to rebalance the international investment regime – but only if the full gamut of key issues are identified. Requiring investors to uphold standards of responsible business conduct (RBC) is largely a function of substantive rights and obligations, but it also presents procedural dimensions that fall within the purview of the UNCITRAL process. This policy brief explores the issues and discusses possible options for reform.
Building a Mirage: The Effectiveness of Tax Carve-out Provisions in International Investment Agreements
The present policy brief analyses the language of taxation carve-out provisions incorporated in International Investment Agreements (IIAs), and its effectiveness with regards to restricting the protection and dispute settlement provisions of IIAs only to non-tax-related claims. It illustrates that even in cases where such carve-out provisions have been incorporated into IIAs, the broad language and lack of clarity in the drafting of such provisions have effectively allowed Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) tribunals to scrutinize tax measures adopted by States, and even determine that such measures resulted in a breach of State's obligations under the agreement. It makes recommendations on how States could effectively implement such carve-outs when negotiating, reforming or drafting new international investment agreements.
South Centre Quarterly Report, October-December 2018
South Centre Quarterly Report, 1 October to 31 December 2018
This report summarizes the programmatic activities of the South Centre during the period 1st October to 31 December 2018. It is intended to provide information, organized by Program and themes, about recent developments in the areas covered by the South Centre's Work Program and publications made and meetings organized or co-organized by the Centre to examine particular issues or to provide analytical support for international negotiations taking place in various fora. It also informs about external conferences and other meetings where the Centre has participated.
Investment Policy Brief 13, December 2018
IP Licence, Trademarks and ISDS: Bridgestone v. Panama
Can an intellectual property right or a license authorizing its use be deemed an 'investment' under bilateral investment treaties? This policy brief discusses the arguments submitted by the parties in the Bridgestone Licensing Services, Inc. and Bridgestone Americas, Inc. v. Republic of Panama case on questions regarding a trademark license agreement. Bridgestone Licensing Services, Inc. (BSLS) and Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM) together initiated arbitration proceedings on the grounds that Panama's Supreme Court decision was unjust and arbitrary, violated Panama's obligations under the United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement (TPA), expropriated their investments, and violated the requirement of fair and equitable treatment (FET) to BSLS's and BSAM's investments.
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Carlsberg don't do Ski Trips…because they simply couldn't compete with this!
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I've always liked the Hyper Island 'crew' sites. For years now (since Crew 9) I've been looking and thinking that it'd be cool to be in a crew. The site's are always superbly well done and really show off the capabilities of the students. Frankly, I've always wondered why my course (Interactive Media Production at Bournemouth University) don't apply a similar approach but that's a whole different thread.. For now, just witness Crew 12.
Personally, I prefer the year previous (Crew 11) but there's no doubt that a massive amount of work has gone into this years site and it shows. The flash version has tonnes of video (too much for my poxy iBook to cope with), but I actually think the 'lite' version of the site is nicer. Either way, worth a look. Each student's personal site is also probably worth a look if you have a free hour or two because the quality of work is always impressive.


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The Show Issues Sincere Apologies For Different Things
By Lauren Smith
A video of retired NFL player, Shannon Sharpe, who now does a show on Fox Sports, went viral of him getting into a fight at a basketball game with one of the players dads. He went on his show and took full accountability and gave a sincere apology for his behavior. So, the whole show decided to apologize for something they've done recently.
Amy apologized for being a bad sport when the show plays games. She doesn't like how she can get combative, and how it brings negative and low vibes to the games that she wants no part of. She vowed to move forward differently the next time the show does a game and apologized for bringing that energy.
Eddie apologized to his son's basketball team that he's coaching for being terrible. Back in December he said on the show that the team was so good after they won their first game. Since then, they haven't won a single game and are currently 1 and 6. He apologized to the players on the team, their parents, and Bobby Bones who is the sponsor of the team.
Raymundo apologized to Lunchbox and his wife. They were getting on the same plane and Raymundo had an earlier boarding time than them. Lunchbox and his wife asked him to save their seats so they could all sit together. After having a couple mimosas, Raymundo got on the plane and didn't feel like saving their seats anymore. So, he just sat down and when they walked past him, he had to tell them he didn't save their seats. Lunchbox accepted his apology.
Bobby Bones apologized to his wife for the dream version of him. Apparently, he's done some things he's not proud of in her dreams. Sometimes she wakes up and tells him he said something really mean to her in the dream. Bones wishes he could tell dream him to shape up because what he does in there affects him in real life.
Lunchbox apologized for accusing his wife of losing their household scissors that went missing two months ago. She's usually the only one who uses the scissors, but when he was cleaning up the Christmas decorations, he realized he used them to cut the top so he could put the star on it and then set the scissors on the mantel. He found them hidden behind some Christmas decorations and put them back in the jar. He then started to accuse his wife of putting the scissors back without telling him. He never admitted to her that he was the one who lost the scissors and found them until now, he also apologized for that.
Everyone on the show was forgiven!


Surveys have given that the usual fiber content present in the American diet contains only half of the level suggested by the government. Psyllium Husks can be an opportunity to raise the consumption level dietary fiber. When it is added to liquid, It has the capacity to bloat up to 50 times from its initial volume. This Expanding ability of Psyllium Husk can be vital in keeping regularity and gastrointestinal health.
As a dietary supplement, It is advised to take 3 nos of capsules with an 8 oz. glass of liquid, twice a day. Also Consider taking this Psyllium Husk in combination with NOW Gr8-Dophilus, Triphala and Detox Supports.
Psyllium Husk Contains Gelatin (capsule) and magnesium stearate (vegetable source).
This Product Contains no sugar, yeast, salt, starch, gluten, corn, soy, wheat, milk, egg, shellfish or preservatives.
Take this product as DIrected. Without drinking enough liquid the Psyllium Husk may Swell in the Throat, causing Blockage or Choking. Avoid use if you ever had esophageal narrowing or swallowing difficulties.
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. † Daily Value not established. ††Fiber is not digested, thus has no caloric effect.


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