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EA today announced via Twitter that the newest game in The Sims franchise, The Sims 4, will be coming to the Mac in February. The Sims 4 was first launched on the PC in September and EA initially promised a 2014 Mac launch for the game, but was unable to meet that target.
As with other games in the franchise, The Sims 4 invites players to create and control the lives of virtual characters, establishing relationships, building homes, and helping them advance through their careers. The Sims 4 has received some criticism for gameplay changes and features that were stripped from the previous game, but EA has pledged to return at least some of that former functionality to the game in the future.
The Sims 4 has received several content updates since its September launch, adding in ghosts, pools, and holiday decor. The game's first "Game Pack" expansion, The Sims 4: Outdoor Retreat will launch next week, adding new objects, features, and gameplay options.
Mac users who may have already purchased the PC version of The Sims 4 will be able to download the Mac version of the game at no additional cost. Though EA says the game will launch "next month," there is no specific release date specified at this time.
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> > Are both of you talking about out of bound array accesses or about some other C++ undefined behavior?
> that nobody (sane) does, you know, pointer aliasing, overlapping memcpy, (int*)(void*)(short*), etc.
Overlapping memcpy? Do you mean, Linus's battle # n+1 with gcc developers from year or so ago? I think, what they did in this particular case was pessimization which is bad. But I agree with gcc developers that reliance on particular order of execution of memcpy is a dangerous practice, at least as long as organization does not have full control on compiler. Since both memcpy and memmove present in the standard, so there is probably a god reason for that.
In the last part, do you refer to reliance of gcc optimizer on C99 strict aliasing riles?
I don't like them too. But C99, and to less extent C++, has other, perfectly sane although not 100% sufficient, ways by which programmer can carry information about absence of aliasing to compiler. Besides, in many cases C/C++ compiler can figure it out by itself during LTCG/GPO, which, I think, is perfectly sane and very desirable.


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Governor Cuomo Grants 11 Clemency
On Friday, Governor Cuomo granted clemency to 11 individuals in the form of 2 commutations and 9 pardons. Several people gathered outside of the Governor's mansion to encourage him to consider extending clemency to more people . In a statement, the Governor's office says the 11 individuals demonstrate substantial evidence of rehabilitation and a commitment to their communities.
Governor Cuomo issued pardons to the following individuals in recognition of their rehabilitative efforts. Every pardon recipient is in good standing, having given back to their families and communities and lived crime-free for a substantial period of time.
Alejandro Molinet Vega, 63, was convicted of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree and Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree. Mr. Molinet Vega has lived crime free for 29 years.
Claudio Hoyos, 54, was convicted of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree when she was 22 years old. She has been gainfully employed and crime free for more than 30 years.
Adewale Ogunbowale, 55, was convicted of Possession of a Forged Instrument in the Third Degree and Scheme to Defraud in the First Degree. Mr. Ogunbowale completed required community service and probation, paid restitution and expresses remorse for his crimes. He has been crime free for 21 years and has worked as the Fire Safety director for Harlem Hospital for more than 17 years.
Elvin Pinto Martinez, 43, was convicted of Attempted Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree at 25 years old. The offense stemmed from a drug addiction. After his conviction, Mr. Pinto Martinez voluntarily enrolled in a six-month outpatient drug rehabilitation program. He has been crime free for 19 years.
Indira Ozuna, 53, was convicted of Reckless Endangerment in the First Degree at 32 years old. She has been crime-free for 21 years.
Kwame Siriboe, 41, was convicted of misdemeanor offenses for possession or sale of marijuana between the ages of 27 and 31 years old. Mr. Siriboe has a GED and certifications in auto mechanics, AC and refrigeration and has worked as a maintenance worker for Safe Horizon, a victims' services organization, for 11 years. He has not been convicted of any crimes for 18 years.
Renata Smith, 41, was convicted of Criminal Possession of Marijuana in the Fourth Degree at 25 years old. She now runs an IT consulting company and an afterschool enrichment program. Ms. Smith has been crime free for 16 years.
David Lugo, 49, was convicted of two counts of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree in 1995 and 1998 and Attempted Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree in 1990. Mr. Lugo was addicted to drugs when he committed his crimes, but he has been sober for 10 years and has been crime free for eight years.
Alexander Levin, 41, was convicted of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fourth Degree and Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree in 2003. At the time of the crimes, Mr. Levin was addicted to crystal methamphetamine. After successfully undergoing treatment for his addiction, Mr. Levin has turned his life around and is now a highly acclaimed pastry chef and works to promote sobriety in the food services industry. He has been crime free for 16 years.
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Governor Cuomo commuted the sentences of two individuals who have demonstrated substantial evidence of rehabilitation. They will return to their communities and help serve as essential credible messengers to reduce crime throughout New York State.
Monica Szlekovics, 42, was convicted of Murder in the Second Degree and related charges in Monroe County in 1996. Ms. Szlekovics had a traumatic upbringing, suffering physical abuse by a number of men, including extreme, ongoing physical and psychological abuse from her husband. As a result of years of brutal domestic abuse, Ms. Szlekovics was suffering from Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and trauma bonding when her husband forced her to participate in these offenses. Her husband confessed to actually shooting and killing the victim. Since her conviction, Ms. Szlekovics has completed college with a BA in sociology, worked as a clerk/administrator for the college program and worked and then volunteered in the parenting center. She has also participated in domestic violence classes and has had years of individual therapy for severe victimization at the hands of her former husband. She expresses remorse for her role in the crimes, and has extensive support from the domestic violence groups and women's justice advocates. Former Monroe Country District Attorney Mike Green, who was DA at the time of Ms. Szlekovics' crimes, supports commutation of her sentence. With a pardon, Ms. Szlekovics hopes to work for an organization that provides restorative justice programming so that she can help domestic violence victims and former inmates re-integrate into society using the skills she has acquired through her educational and vocational experiences in prison.
Ryan Brice, 32, was convicted in 2014 of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree and related charges. Mr. Brice turned to crime to make money after his family lost their home and possessions from flooding during hurricane Irene. Although Mr. Brice was sentenced as a violent offender because of the weapons charge, he has never engaged in violence. During his incarceration, Mr. Brice has obtained his GED and has completed anger management and vocational training. Mr. Brice has also been working as a facilitator in Transitional Services since January 2017. Upon his release, he plans to continue his education and earn an Associate's degree.

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Murdered woman featured on TV show, 'Fatal Attraction'
Episode aired Monday night on TV One
Updated: 8:16 AM EDT Jul 26, 2016
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A Lake Worth mother, whose murdered daughter and friends was featured on the crime series "Fatal Attraction," hopes the episode will help raise awareness about domestic violence.The episode aired Monday night on TV One.Download app: iOS | AndroidRuby Pertee said her daughter, 29-year-old Yamika Murphy, and her two friends, 23-year-old Ronald Wright and 23-year-old Debbie Sears, were shot and killed in August 2009.The shooting took place in the 1400 block of South D Street in Lake Worth.Investigators with the Palm Beach County Sheriff's office said the person who pulled the trigger was Murphy's estranged husband, Bruce Strachan.Pertee said Strachan made good on his promise. She said her daughter was a victim of domestic violence and that her husband had threatened to kill her daughter days before the shooting."He wasn't going to take no for an answer. He felt that if he couldn't have her, no one else would, and so he decided to take her life, and unfortunately two of her friends were there, and he decided to take their lives as well," said Pertee.Pertee said the "Fatal Attraction" episode, titled "Watcher in the Night," focused on legal mistakes. She said attorneys and members of the Ronald family will also comment about the case.Pertee said domestic abuse needs to be taken more seriously. She said she, too, was a victim, and hopes others will get strength from her daughter's story."Have a plan. Touch (base) with people that can probably help you get away, or either get in contact with one of these organisations that can help you get away," said Pertee.The mother of four admits she thinks about her daughter every day.She said she used to call Yamika, who is her oldest child, "Yummy," because of her fat cheeks as a baby.She says he misses everything about her, especially her smile, her good cooking and love for animals."But I miss those phone calls and her calling me, "Hi Mommy. What are you doing? I was just thinking about you, and then the good cooking," said Pertee.
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A Lake Worth mother, whose murdered daughter and friends was featured on the crime series "Fatal Attraction," hopes the episode will help raise awareness about domestic violence.
The episode aired Monday night on TV One.
Download app: iOS | Android
Ruby Pertee said her daughter, 29-year-old Yamika Murphy, and her two friends, 23-year-old Ronald Wright and 23-year-old Debbie Sears, were shot and killed in August 2009.
The shooting took place in the 1400 block of South D Street in Lake Worth.
Investigators with the Palm Beach County Sheriff's office said the person who pulled the trigger was Murphy's estranged husband, Bruce Strachan.
Pertee said Strachan made good on his promise. She said her daughter was a victim of domestic violence and that her husband had threatened to kill her daughter days before the shooting.
"He wasn't going to take no for an answer. He felt that if he couldn't have her, no one else would, and so he decided to take her life, and unfortunately two of her friends were there, and he decided to take their lives as well," said Pertee.
Pertee said the "Fatal Attraction" episode, titled "Watcher in the Night," focused on legal mistakes. She said attorneys and members of the Ronald family will also comment about the case.
Pertee said domestic abuse needs to be taken more seriously. She said she, too, was a victim, and hopes others will get strength from her daughter's story.
"Have a plan. Touch (base) with people that can probably help you get away, or either get in contact with one of these organisations that can help you get away," said Pertee.
The mother of four admits she thinks about her daughter every day.
She said she used to call Yamika, who is her oldest child, "Yummy," because of her fat cheeks as a baby.
She says he misses everything about her, especially her smile, her good cooking and love for animals.
"But I miss those phone calls and her calling me, "Hi Mommy. What are you doing? I was just thinking about you, and then the good cooking," said Pertee.


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The PACT Act, also referred to as the vape mail ban, is set to go into effect in the next few weeks but no one knows exactly when. The legislation requires the USPS to allow for a public comment period (if you haven't commented, do so now!). The USPS then has until as late as April 26th to review public comments and amend their policies.
However, the USPS could decide to approve the policy quickly and spring it on vapers with little to no warning before April 26th. For this reason, don't delay in getting prepared!
Kai's Virgin Vapor is working hard to find solutions to lessen the impact of this anti-vaping legislation for our customers and we will announce details soon. In the meantime, we urge our customers to stock up as the initial months after the PACT Act goes into effect will likely be filled with confusion, vape mail delivery delays and even an inability to ship to all zip codes.
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Among the products likely to be hardest hit by the PACT Act are samples and hardware.
Samples, even with zero nicotine, will become impossible to ship inexpensively. While we are working to mitigate the unfair shipping cost increases to our customers, we have been unable to find a solution that will enable us to ship samples to our customers at a reasonable price. That's because the PACT Act imposes the same restrictions on zero nicotine vape juice as it does on e-liquid that contains nicotine, including the USPS shipping prohibition and the requirement that an adult sign for each delivery, a service that costs $7 per delivery on average with any carrier on top of shipping costs.
Obviously, it doesn't make economic sense for anyone to ship samples so customers can try a flavor to see if they like the taste before committing to a larger bottle when it costs $15 or $20 in shipping.
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Shipping by sea is a potential alternative but shipping times are far longer at the best of times and right now, the ports are experiencing major delays extending shipping times by weeks. Keep in mind that, even after e-cig hardware successfully arrives in the United States, arranging a shipper to transport it from the port to the merchant is yet another hurdle, since all the major carriers have bowed out of vape deliveries.
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Q: if condition variables in gitlab-ci.yml a simple request, but can't find any sample for it.
suppose, I'd like to set an environment variable, depends on the branch name.
something like this (of course, this code doesn't work)
variables:
  rules:
    - if: '$CI_COMMIT_BRANCH != "master"'
      variables:
        env: "dev"
    - if: '$CI_COMMIT_BRANCH == "master"'
      variables:
        env: "prod"
  stackName: projectA-${env}

So the stackName or other variables can use ${env} as suffix in the name and I can also use ${env} in jobs , scripts or stages
How can I set it?

A: The variable env or stackName can be set in two different job, which run with a rule according the branch. And you can define a template job, to make same thing for both environment. For example, define two jobs like this with a template :
.template-job:
  script:
    - echo $STACK_NAME

prod-job:
  variables:
    STACK_NAME: projectA-prod
  rules:
    - if: '$CI_COMMIT_BRANCH == "master"'
  extends: .template-job

dev-job:
  variables:
    STACK_NAME: projectA-dev
  rules:
    - if: '$CI_COMMIT_BRANCH != "master"'
  extends: .template-job

Using this, you have two jobs but they extends the same template-job, which is using the variable $STACK_NAME. You can of course name it ENV or whatever.

A: You can use it in this way.
  environment:
    name: your-env-dev
  rules:
    - if: '$CI_COMMIT_REF_NAME == "master" && "your-env-dev" =~ $YOUR_INSTANCES'

Set the variable value in settings under CI/CD

A: Answer my question after about 1 year. Here is my solution, and a simple  solution.
I refered the idea from @Time recommended.
gitlab pipeline's environments are similar concept of CircleCI's context , if you are familar it.

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*create environments first, such as develop, staging, production, etc

*create variables but assigned to different environments

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*you can set the variables with same names, but assigned to different environments.

When use it, you can add below codes to each task
staging_build:
  stage: build
  environment:
    name: staging
  script:
    - echo ${AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID}
  only:
    - staging

production_build:
  stage: build
  environment:
    name: production
  script:
    - echo ${AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID}
  only:
    - main

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Q: Is it dangerous to run a CPU in an extremely cold environment? We are in a fish processing unit where the temperature is constantly at -10°C (+13F).
If we use a machine in here, will it be at risk of damage from the cold? Is there any considerations we need to make?

A: As long as you keep the machine dry, there shouldn't be any real problems from running a PC in the cold. Where you will run into problems is if condensation is allowed to form on the components.
I have installed computers into blast chillers and refrigeration factories without problems, but we did need to make sure the cases were put into enclosures that keep moisture out.
We actually purchased special electronics cabinets for that purpose, but its not expressly necessary as long as you can keep the moisture level under control.

A: It may not work stable when temperature is too low because electrolytic capacitors did not work properly when temperature is too low. Especially when the power supply is cheapest possible (with small capacitors).

Additionally, low temperature is a problem for most aluminum capacitors: for most types, capacitance falls off rapidly below room temperature while dissipation factor can be ten times higher at −25 °C than at 25 °C.
Most limitations can be traced to the electrolyte. At high temperature, the water can be lost to evaporation, and the capacitor (especially the small sizes) may leak outright. At low temperatures, the conductance of the salts declines, raising the ESR, and the increase in the electrolyte's surface tension can cause reduced contact with the dielectric.
The conductance of electrolytes generally has a very high temperature coefficient, +2%/°C is typical, depending on size. The electrolyte, particularly if degraded, is implicated in various reliability issues as well.

Source: Wikipedia: Electrolytic capacitor -> Reliability and length of life

This is why only CPUs (and other semiconductor components) are cooled to low temperatures, not the whole computer.

The normal working range for most capacitors is -30°C to +125°C

Source: Electronics Tutorials: Electronics Tutorial about Capacitor Characteristics

A: As it happens, there's a bunch of experimental servers running quite close to my office — specifically, on the roof of the building I work in — that may provide some relevant real-world data.
They're part of an experiment by the Helsinki Institute for Information Technology on cooling servers with unfiltered outdoor air at ambient temperatures ranging from around -20°C to +20°C.  Originally, the servers were simply placed in an off-the-shelf camping tent (to protect them from snow, rain and pigeon droppings) and left to run over the winter.  Since then, they've built a small rooftop greenhouse to run the servers (and grow some plants) in.
So far, the experiment seems to be a success.  As one of the researchers writes,

"The intake server air is not filtered in any way. The most frequently asked question is, whether the moisture condensing inside the servers harms them. However, the condensation works in reverse, since the servers are cooled by air, so they are always warmer than the air around them."

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If we use a machine in here, will it be at risk of damage from the
  cold? Is there any considerations we need to make?

Consider a hot summer's day, and you've just finished cutting the grass in your backyard.  You go inside and bring out a cold beverage, sit down, and enjoy the landscape... That's when you notice that your drink is covered in condensation.
Consider a cold winter's day, you've just finished shoveling off your driveway.  You go inside and bring out a hot beverage, sit down, and enjoy the landscape... That's when you notice, well, nothing - you won't have any condensation formed.
This is why in most cases, simply exposing a computer to the cold won't do any damage.  Computers enjoy being cold rather than hot, and so long as you're not moving a cold computer into a hot room (like the first example, this could cause condensation inside the case and thus short-circuit some components), there shouldn't be a huge issue.
Do note that if you ever have to bring a freezing cold computer back indoors (i.e. you stored the computer outside at -10C, and bring it inside at 21C), you should make sure all of the condensation has been cleared before plugging it in and starting it up.  If you're unsure, I would let the computer sit inside for a few days for any moisture to evaporate, and for the temperature/humidity in the case equalize.

Lastly, also ensure that if the computer is exposed to the weather elements (i.e. precipitation, high humidity, etc...), additional precautions/safeguards might need to be taken (waterproof case, moisture-proof case, proper ventilation).

A: As far as component failure, you are in serious personal danger at -20, -30 degrees that the device will fail at. however, humidity and saturation will become a problem quickly as the components gain moisture.
if the device is is a constant very low temp environment, a sealed case and externally attached heat-sinks will do fine.


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Makarskától légvonalban 53, közúton 70 km-re délkeletre, Pločétől légvonalban 11, közúton 21 km-re délkeletre, községközpontjától légvonalban 3, közúton 10 km-re délnyugatra Neretva-folyó deltavidékén, az Adria-parti főút mentén fekszik.

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A falu feletti magasabban fekvő területek már ősidők óta lakottak voltak, melyet a Szent Antal templomtól nyugatra és keletre található illír halomsírok is bizonyítanak. A török alóli felszabadítás után két hullámban a szomszédos Hercegovinából érkezett horvát ajkú lakosság telepedett itt le. Az első telepesek már 1686-ban megérkeztek és legelőször Opuzen környékét népesítették be. Slivno felszabadítása után népesültek be a slivnoi falvak. A második nagyobb hullám az ún. kis háború (1714-1718) idején érkezett. Már rögtön a felszabadulás után 1689-ben megalapították a slivno ravnoi plébániát. A velencei uralomnak 1797-ben vége szakadt és osztrák csapatok vonultak be Dalmáciába. 1806-ban az osztrákokat legyőző franciák uralma alá került, de Napóleon lipcsei veresége után 1813-ban újra az osztrákoké lett. A településnek 1880-ban 109, 1910-ben 160 lakosa volt. 1918-ban az új szerb-horvát-szlovén állam, majd később Jugoszlávia része lett. A második világháború idején a Független Horvát Állam része volt. A háború után a szocialista Jugoszlávia része lett. A második világháborút követően a Kis-Neretva és a tengerpart mentén több új település is létrejött, miközben a régi, magasabban fekvő települések kiürültek. A településnek 2011-ben 10 állandó lakosa volt.

Népesség

(1857-ben, 1869-ben és 1921-ben lakosságát Slivno Ravnohoz számították. 1991-ben lakossága Tuštevac kiválásával csökkent.)

Nevezetességei
Páduai Szent Antal tiszteletére szentelt temploma 1700 körül épült. A mai Szent Antal szobor 1903-ban került a templomba. 1914-ben egy Szent József oltárt is emeltek, rajta a szent szobrával, de ezt 1977-ben helyszűke miatt megszüntették. 1925-ben a régi harangtornyot lebontották és ekkor készült a mai beton harangtorony, mely azonban nincsen összhangban a kőépülettel. Ma ezen át lehet bejutni a templomba.

Jegyzetek

Források
Slivno község hivatalos oldala
A split-makarskai érsekség honlapja – Slivno Ravno

További információk
Visitdubrovnik.hr: Slivno
Geni.com:Slivno
Prostorni plan uređenja općine Slivno II. izmjena i dopuna - Slivno község rendezési tervének II. módosított és kiegészített kiadása. Zágráb, 2013. novemb

Dubrovnik-Neretva megye települései

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Chelsea Handler won't say why Jennifer Aniston friendship broke down
Chelsea Handler and presenter Jennifer Aniston attend Glamour's 2011 Women of the Year Awards on November 7, 2011 in New York City. (Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Glamour Magazine)
After years of being her biggest supporter, Chelsea Handler is still refusing to disclose what ended her friendship with Jennifer Aniston. The outspoken comedian — who once lived on her scathing jokes about Angelina Jolie — is happy to talk about practically anything, except her former pal.
On his podcast, Straight Shuter: Naughty But Nice, Rob Shuter tells all on Handler's bizarre secrecy.
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"Chelsea paints herself as someone that tells it as it is, which she mostly is, except on the subject of why she and Jennifer Aniston had such a nasty falling out," sources told Shuter.
The comedian is promoting her sixth book, Life Will Be the Death of Me… And You Too!, and while fans expect to hear every graphic detail about her wild life, Aniston will not be mentioned.
"Whatever happened between Jen and Chelsea will go to the grave. Neither lady is saying anything," the insiders told Shuter.
Handler hinted at her 2017 fallout with Aniston during her appearance on Stern's show earlier this month.
"I'm a great friend, but if you piss me off, you're out," she said at the time. "I was so angry for a long time and didn't know why."
Despite their mysterious fallout, however, Handler did attend Aniston's 50th birthday party.
"I wouldn't say they are friends again and hanging out and going on vacation together," a source told Shuter. "But at least they are talking again."


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ZIGGY STARDUST AND THE SPIDERS FROM MARS
Dir: D.A.Pennebaker
1973 / 120mins
Directed by pioneering rock film-maker D.A. Pennebaker, this documentary and concert film captures Bowie and his band, The Spiders From Mars, performing at London's Hammersmith Odeon on July 3, 1973.
It was at this now-infamous concert that Bowie made a sudden announcement, shocking fans and media alike by stating "it's the last show we'll ever do". Rather than marking his withdrawal from music, his declaration signalled the retirement of the Ziggy Stardust persona, and the end of a hugely influential chapter in Bowie's own story.
In addition to the concert movie, the evening will include a new film produced by MOJO magazine exclusively for these screenings. This film will feature MOJO's Editor-In-Chief Phil Alexander in conversation with The Spiders From Mars drummer Woody Woodmansey, whose own acclaimed memoir, My Life With Bowie: Spider From Mars, has just been published by Sidgwick & Jackson. As well as re-living that fateful night in 1973, Woody will provide further insight into what he describes as "the adventure of a lifetime."
Every attendee will receive a copy of MOJO magazine which will fully document the Ziggy-era, and which will also feature an exclusive David Bowie/Spiders From Mars Collectors' Cover. This special souvenir cover will not be available in the shops, and is destined to become one of the rarest covers ever produced by the award-winning MOJO team.
Date: Tue 7 March, 2017
Price: £12.50 (£10 concessions)


Ten years ago, many retailers were sceptical about whether e-commerce would ever become a big thing in South Africa because of the high barrier of entry but today e-commerce is booming in South Africa. In February 2014, a report found that almost a quarter of South African shoppers buy using their tablets, in addition to the 23% that use cellphones for transactions.
With South Africa's mobile penetration rate sitting at 86% and sub-Saharan Africa's mobile usage likely to double over 2015, this buying power is only set to increase. E-commerce is no longer the niche subset of retail it once was.
As the mobile market increases, so do the number of options consumers have available. Now, customers in search of a particular product or service can choose from any number of retailers, traditional and online, local and international.
Faced with this abundance of choice, consumers have become more demanding. They expect better communication with the players they do business with, something more tangible than automated stock replies promising an answer in 48 hours. Keeping customers happy enough to keep calling them customers is the single biggest challenge retailer's face today.
There is a need among retailers to direct focus towards faster, more fulfilling customer service and personalisation. This, however, presents its own difficulties, particularly for smaller e-commerce providers who may lack the resources of their physical counterparts. While online retailers generally have superior front-end technology, they often lack the back-end technology to implement a holistic customer-centric strategy.
In addition, the South African e-commerce market comes with its own set of unique problems, particularly for international players entering for the first time. A significant proportion of the population remains unbanked, rendering them unable to make purchases online. Providing reliable mobile payment or credit line options is an essential condition for any retailer, but this calls for an additional investment to be able to integrate their payment apps and support into the greater CEM strategy.
More online retailers are therefore choosing to outsource their CEM strategies to third-party agencies. By doing so, retailers can deliver an end-to-end, omnichannel experience to customers without needing the upfront staff and tech investment.
The scalability of such outsourcing solutions is of particular benefit to e-commerce practitioners, who often find themselves in much more temperamental growth cycles compared to traditional retailers. Growing too quickly – a very real challenge for online retailers – is mitigated by having the right staff complement readily and instantly available to manage all customer touch points and keep them in the buying lifecycle.
As online retailers grow their audiences alongside the exploding mobile market, they should pay careful attention to customer metrics such as response and resolution times, churn rate and conversion rate. Gaining customers in the e-commerce boom may be easier, but maintaining them might prove to be the difference.
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And it can be found by anyone hot footing it to Emerald. Sometimes in the pursuit of Authenticity and living The Authentic Life, it is necessary to get out amongst the wandering herd and see what there is to see. Nothing, I tell you – there is nothing to inspire one who has lost their way more, no art form more accessible or inspirational in a visceral and immediate sense – that being the recipient of the one who has mastered the form of food.
To see such mastery – to experience such mastery, if you can get yourself up to Emerald. You are in for a treat!
The General Food Store has been open for business since July 2011. It turns on a postage stamp, no room to swing any cats or kittens but talent, genius and revealing the divine potential of food – has the place packed out. It is a joy to receive the benefit of someone who has learned and sculpted, perfected and molded their own one truth that drives them through the business of living, then shone that light out into the world for others to see and participate in.
Paul 'Dougie' Douglas and his partner Belinda are such beings and the inspiration that drives the General Food Store. 'Dougie' perfected his craft for fifteen years working as a chef keeping his hand in and honing his skills working in London's top fine dining restaurants. All masters must first learn the rules before they can break them competently. For they must inevitably break, how else can they relate to us mortals? – Fractured as we are and still remain whole and unblemished?
Dougie then, when skilled sufficiently in the canon of cuisine, embraced the alchemy of the personal pilgrimage and traveled around New Zealand and Australia, allowing the outer journey to take him through the last leg of his inner transformation. Right on cue, he met his partner Belinda – in Melbourne. Lucky Us!
Belinda was a graphic designer but the pair discovered a shared passion and harmony pre-existed between them when it came to their personal aesthetic for food and design. It was more enjoyment than research but they both spent many years engaging with and reflecting on the Melbourne Food scene preparing and refining their own vision, noting what they liked, what resonated, what spoke, what didn't and what they would do differently. The General Food Store is the result of these inspired and disciplined musings.
The General Food Store strives to embrace ethical principles and sustainable business practices. These initiatives include using biodegradable take-away coffee and lids, sustainable light globes and worm farm. Effort and creativity are combined to produce a menu that evolves as the seasons change. Local ingredients are sourced as much as is possible resulting in a creation that sparkles like a diamond and shimmers like gold. The feel good vibe washes towards you, as you enter in to their tiny establishment.
Come for the vibe, stay for the food. 'Dougie"s menu is a spectacular feast for the senses. He balances a variety of influences in to a harmonious and comforting experience. Not all Chefs get – texture, 'Dougie' does.
Clangers and I couldn't get past the breakfast special of the day, which was – smoked eel, confit of potato, coriander pesto, poached egg and herb salad. Clangers and I are yappers – we are. We would probably benefit from talking less and thinking more – but … Generally there's a serious challenge eating on account of the words getting in the way of the food. Words, food, excitement all get stuck and mouth tries valiantly to resolve the conflict in a kind of stop start sort of motion that results in confusion, a certain amount of existential angst and the kind of identity crisis that awaits the maturing hipster.
Well – 'Dougie's talent also – magically resolves all conflict. His food soothes. He has perfected his talent to such a degree that it creates a temporary but no less impressive inspirational sense of calm, quiet and a feeling of unmistakable wholeness. The mark of a master. Unmistakable. We were – silent.


We always met some same questions, why your cutting press machines so more expensive than machines from India, Yancheng or other factories and they said the machines looks so same.
Have to say here first of all, machines look same doesn't mean they are exact same.
Actually, we know what happens and it's not a news for us. here let us try to do an explanation.
1) HONGGANG is the bigggest factory specialized in hydraulic cutting press from 2003 in China which is a truth that can be written down here. We manufacture the cutting press machine from A-Z, from the steel parts to electric box. Our engineers have over 20 years experience in precision cutting machine; over 15 workers working over 10 years for HONGGANG factory, over 18 workers are the share holders of the company.
2)Honggang is a famous brand for its quality, service in whole China, which also is a truth can be written down here.
3)Cutting press machine prices depends on cutting press machine production cost, production cost depends on good parts from Japan, German, Taiwan brands(parts list can be sent by email), thick steel materials, experienced workers, quality control system.
4)Please compare to machine specifications, such as cutting press machine weight, motor , depends on pressure.
5) We here need to paste some dialogue between our boss and our after-service in Afer sales service group. We care about each problem produced by our machines.
One of our after-sales engineer went to one of our customer's factory.
The factory owns many different brand of cutting press machine before buying HONGGANG.
The engineer also found one COPY HONGGANG cutting press machine.
Our boss asked: ask them about the quality.
Engineer: the quality can not compare to honggang quality. The pressure is not enough. The customer said want to return old brand machines for HONGGANG machines.
Boss: Why they have all brands machines?
Engineer: They bought them before and found them didn't work. After buying our machines, they don't buy other brand any more, all Honggang machines.
6) You may agree with us that first reason for cutting press machine purchasing is steady working,or it will stop the production, or cause the delay, or pressure not enough, or it will damage the cutting dies/boards. it's terrible isn't it?
And second, long time working, specially for the big customized machine. till now, many cutting press machines from Honggang factory produced in 2003 are still now working.
Third, service. at present, HONGGANG manufactures 1000+ sets of cutting machine every year and develops new machine every year, and no doubt that we still can surive in next 15 years to do the maintanance for our machines. Also, we always answer emails within one working days. Our engineer available to abroad, now they have been to Russia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar, America, Chile, next month will go to India.


"Our voters are fired up and they're really ready to get out and say no to this radical agenda and vote for somebody that's going to put Georgians first ahead of this special interest, the status quo, the politically correct and the socialist billionaires from California and New York that are funding her campaign," he added.
Kemp then spoke on illegal immigration and what he would do, as governor of Georgia, to work with President Trump to stop it.
Kemp explained that he has solutions that could curb illegal immigration and violence in Georgia should he be elected governor.
On healthcare, Kemp shared his thoughts on Abrams' socialist view of taking over health care.
"I think we can use the private market and the private sector to do things differently," Kemp added.
Kemp shifted to focus on the economy and shared his initiative on growing the economy in Georgia.


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The Coronavirus Pandemic causes a Cascade of Crises
Blog / 24/03/2020
The international system is now close to a critical point. Data analysis shows that a next critical point will be reached in 2020, plus or minus two years; assuming that the model that is used is correct.
The effects of a series of real-world developments are consistent with the predictions of the model.
This is typical behavior of an anarchistic state system: During the period 1480-1945, the system produced four accelerating war cycles, each with its own critical point (1618, 1792, 1914, 1939).
In these cases, a critical state of the system (that followed these critical points) went hand in hand with a systemic war. These systemic wars were instrumental in the reorganization of the international order to provide yet another period of relative stability. That is their function.
The last systemic war (World War II, 1939-1945), has resulted in the United Nations international order. However, a first global war cycle also started in 1945, with the implementation of this new international order.
That is how the anarchistic system works en develops; powered by tensions caused by population growth, and rivalries between states.
Analysis shows that 2020 could be the critical point of this latest cycle. If history repeats itself – and there is every reason to expect this – then a systemic war ensues, bringing about a new and 'upgraded' international order: a UN 2.0, so to speak.
Typically, the period between the tipping point of a war cycle (2011 in this case) and the critical point, is characterized by the accumulation of tensions and political and social volatility: The international order is no longer able to properly regulate these tensions. This behavior has been visible since 2011, and now the corona virus pandemic comes on top of this volatility.
The coronavirus pandemic and responses to this pandemic and its fall-out, are not without context: This particular context – at this stage of development of the cycle – is not helpful.
The damage of this pandemic is great in itself, but it is not limited to health risks; economies of all countries, and the world economy are also receiving unprecedented blows.
There is no international cooperation to combat the pandemic, on the contrary: The motto is "everybody for him- or herself", not only when it concerns toilet paper, but also when it is about medical supplies and whole economies, for example.
Borders are closed too, not only to stop the spread of the virus – which is an understandable measure in some cases – but out of reflex, to ensure a false feeling of security and control. International cooperation is key to (eventual) success: Without international cooperation, there will be more damage, and a (much) longer period of recovery.
The United States and China place the pandemic and its consequences in the context of their mutual rivalries, and it provides fertile soil to further magnify differences in interests and differences between political systems.
Allegations are exchanged. China has managed to bend the pandemic that started in China, to its own advantage, it seems. The United States, which is also struggling with dysfunctional internal politics, is failing for itself and internationally. The United States is expected to be hit hard by the pandemic, including economically and politically.
China will expose the inability of the United States to handle the pandemic, and use it to promote its own 'superior' approach to the pandemic and other challenges.
The pandemic also makes it painfully clear what the downside is of globalization and of the dependence on well-functioning global supply chains. Globalization requires cooperation, mutual interdependencies and a certain level of trust, and that is what it is lacking now.
The outsourcing of production, including of critical supplies, gives China political leverage, that will undoubtedly be exploited. But this dependency will not be without consequences: The pandemic will also result in the relocation of production facilities to ensure the supply of critical supplies (such as medicines), in the future. Everything changes, but not in all cases for the better.
Worryingly, the United States will undoubtedly also be suffering reputational damage from its response to the pandemic – from denial, to overcompensation, to dismissal – and the fact that, unlike previous crises, the United States was unable to rise above itself.
This mostly self-inflicted damage will be compensated for with more posturing by the United States.
A cascade of crises seems inevitable.
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O Fuji Speedway é um circuito localizado na cidade de Oyama, na província de Shizuoka, no Japão, aos pés do Monte Fuji. Fez a sua re-estreia na Fórmula 1 no ano de 2007, substituindo o circuito de Suzuka como sede do Grande Prêmio do Japão em um contrato de dois anos.

História

Inicialmente a pista foi planejada para ser um oval de duas milhas e meia de extensão de alta velocidade (formato de circuito conhecido como Superspeedway), porém, devido a falta de recursos, somente uma das curvas do circuito foi construída. Posteriormente esta curva foi interligada com as ruas da localidade, transformando Fuji em um circuito de rua.

A pista foi inaugurada em dezembro de 1965 e logo pode-se constatar a alta periculosidade da curva de alta velocidade, pois não fornecia proteção satisfatória em caso de acidentes, o que tornava os mesmos, em sua maioria, muito graves. Foram feitos alguns ajustes para tentar solucionar o problema, sendo o principal a adição de uma curva de baixa velocidade ao fim da reta.

Em 1976, no circuito de Fuji, o Japão estreia na Fórmula 1, sendo a última das 16 corridas da temporada. Na primeira edição, houve uma batalha intensa entre James Hunt e Niki Lauda e, devido as péssimas condições do tempo e da pista, Lauda abandona a disputa e deixa livre para Hunt ganhar o campeonato. Mario Andretti venceu a corrida com Hunt chegando em terceiro.

Na sua segunda edição, em 1977, foi uma corrida marcada por um grave acidente. Na volta 6, Ronnie Peterson e Gilles Villeneuve disputavam posições quando Villeneuve fez uma manobra no fim da reta, o carro saiu da pista e atravessou o muro, voando em direção às pessoas que estavam naquele ponto. Ao final, duas pessoas morreram (um policial e um fotógrafo) e mais de dez pessoas se feriram. Dessa vez Hunt ganha a corrida e, como já não havia mais nenhuma disputa ou interesse, Hunt e o 2º colocado, Carlos Reutemann, não subiram ao pódio, porque pegaram o primeiro voo para a Europa, fazendo que apenas Patrick Depailler, o 3º colocado, comemorasse sozinho. Depois disso, Fuji não sediou mais corridas na F1 e o Japão esperou dez anos para novamente ver um Grande Prêmio em seu país, dessa vez em Suzuka.

Restou a Fuji sediar corridas de carros e de outras competições nacionais. As velocidades ainda continuavam muito altas e, por isso, em 1986, foram colocadas duas chicanes, uma na curva 100R e a outra na maior curva do circuito, a Last Curve mas, mesmo com essas modificações, o maior atrativo do circuito é ainda a sua longa reta que tem mais de 1.3 km, sendo uma das maiores do automobilismo. A pista ainda continuou a sediar competições nacionais, até que os donos da pista tentaram, sem sucesso, uma prova na CART no final dos anos 90. Depois foi abandonada e no outono de 2000 a Toyota comprou o autódromo para tentar se fazer algo no futuro com o circuito.

Em 2003, o circuito foi fechado para novas modificações profundas, tendo seu traçado modificado e refeito por Hermann Tilke. Recentemente, em abril de 2005, a pista foi aberta novamente e a Toyota conseguiu um acordo com a FIA para trazer novamente a Formula 1 para Fuji, em substituição à Suzuka — a prova realizou-se em 30 de setembro de 2007. Tal fato acirra ainda mais a disputa entra as duas equipes japonesas da Fórmula 1, já que Suzuka pertence à Honda.

Fórmula 1

O Autódromo de Monte Fuji foi palco do Grande Prêmio do Japão de Fórmula 1 nos anos de 1976, 1977, 2007 e 2008.

O Fuji Speedway mudou muito ao longo dos anos. Na década de 1980 o circuito tinha uma curva longa perto da última curva. Na década de 1990 esta curva longa foi divida por uma chicane. Já em 2005 a pista foi reformada mais uma vez, e ganhou o atual traçado. Houve uma versão GT do Fuji Speedway, chamada Fuji Speedway GT, mas esta só foi disponível para o jogo Gran Turismo 4.

Vencedores
O fundo rosa indica que a prova não fez parte do Mundial de Fórmula 1.

Ligações externas

Autódromos do Japão
Autódromos da Fórmula 1
Grande Prêmio do Japão


"Steppterminal was conceived as an ensemble of hybrids between architectural fragment and autonomous sculpture. The series presents a set of ghost structures, without status or future, evoking a perpetual present—that of ruins, or unfinished construction, isolated in its own sovereign failure. Nicolas Moulin's new piece will be composed of a total of 6 elements, the first two of which appear here. The piece draws from technical principles used in the modular constructions of brutalist architecture from the 1960s and draws particular inspiration from parts of existing buildings, reduced to 1:6 scale, here the IBM Center in La Gaude, designed by Marcel Breuer (Steppterminal 1) and Boston City Hall by Kallmann McKinnell & Knowles (Steppterminal 2).
Exalting the radical and austere expression of raw concrete in buildings used for collective housing, administrative centres, and companies, brutalist architecture developed exponentially during the Trente glorieuses (the thirty-year boom following WWII), as well as during the Cold War. It was presented as the "terminal" expression of a now- extinct great modern utopia, its dying breath. The brutalist aesthetic—once called the "romanticism of the mal foutu (the badly made, or misshapen)" by Le Corbusier—combined a potential vision of the future, whose duty was to respond to the new needs of a mass society, with archaic principles of construction, thus creating a paradoxical image of buildings that seem to have foreseen their own obsolescence. Today unpopular, associated as they are with the aesthetic of the "ugly" and the social divide created by a collective imaginary now influenced by the standard neutrality of the bungalow aesthetic, these buildings convey the asynchronous image of a modernity fallen into disuse, a kind of inter-zone that continues to be traversed and inhabited nevertheless.
By rebuilding these constructions, by having them be contemplated, analysed, and read (one of the founding principles of brutalist architecture being the readability of a building's structure) as fragments, real-fake simulacra, Nicolas Moulin temporalizes these ghosts, reassigns them a transitory function.
At once outsize model and sculpture bled dry, a potential space drained of its playful dimension, reminiscent of Matta-Clark's building cuts, Steppterminal recalls these "white elephants"—monuments abandoned mid- construction, never having housed the human activity for which it was intended. Financially too costly, symbolically facing destruction, they remain unproductive monuments, concrete spectres that continue to inhabit the landscape of the living.
For this project, the artist must proceed as engineer, with precision and calculation, taking into account the weight, balance, gravity, and tension between the modules derived from an analogous material, in this case from by- products of concrete blends.
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The long historical novel The 13th Dalai Lama——Gyangze Battle of 1904 was writtenin the early 1980s, a period when the Chinese Government had just started to put in placethe reform and opening-up policy. It was published by the China Federation of Literary andArt Publishing Corporation in 1985.
Gyanpian Gyamco, of the Tibetan ethnic group, was born inBatang County of the Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture ofSichuan Province in 1938. He joined the PLA in 1950 and heworked for the Ethnic Publishing House from 1956 to 1980.Beginning in 1981, he was transferred to work for the EthnicLiterature Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of SocialSciences, engaging exclusively in the research into King Gesar.His works include A Probe Into King Gesar, Biography of KingGesar, Historical Fate of Gesar, Gesar and Tibetan Culture, OnGesar, Approaching Gesar, Galsang Medo, The 13th Dalai Lama,Master Panchen Erdeni, Snowland General Tan Guansan andBiography of Li Jue.
Wu Wei graduated from the Graduate School of the ChineseAcademy of Social Sciences with an MA degree in 1988. Sheengaged in the publishing business as an editor and manager forprolonged period of time.
Foreword of Second Edition
Buddha of the Land of Snows
The Tent Shrouded in Shadow
A New Star Rises in the Northeast
Qoini Makes a Divination
The New Qing High Commissioner for Tibet
Smoke Rings Signal Deep Emotion
Francis Younghusband's Dream
Fear and Worry
A Flock of Sheep at the Foot of the Mountain
The Lute of a Buddhist Guardian
The Nanyi Monastery Meets With Catastrophe
The Barkor Street Corner
The Silence of Norbu Lingka
Ebullient Lhasa
Mysterious Mongolian Lamas
The Small Monastery on the Mountain
By the Holy Lake
Cheerful Laughter under the Walls of the Ancient Castle
Stranded in Parlha Village
Towering Copper Tower
The God of Fire Shows His Power
A Fearful Place
The Austere Yamun Guarded by Stone Lions
Water Is as Precious as Blood
He Belongs to This Land
Eternal Starlight
"Yes, Tibet. Because it borders India, it is vital for us to control Tibet."Younghusband drank a mouthful of water and continued, "But we are not in a positionyet to control Tibet. We have signed treaties with the Chinese Government, butthe local government of Tibet refuses to recognize them, or accept the obligationsstipulated in the treaties. They opened Yadong as a commercial port but only in thenarrowest sense. Of course this is insufficient for our needs. Still, we gained a loteven from the restricted opening ofYadong. The price of sheep and goats in Tibet isone third of the price in India, and the price of leather is only one tenth of the pricein India. The Russians too are not ignorant of these potential benefits. They havemade us an offer: as long as we allow them some concessions in Tibet, they wouldnot oppose our interests in Egypt. In this way, Tibet has become a vitally importantbargaining chip in the Great diplomatic Game between us and the Russians. Doyou understand? Only if we truly have total control over Tibet, can we fully utilizethis bargaining chip and advance our interests in places like Egypt, Persia andAfghanistan."
The long historical novel The 13th Dalai Lama——Gyangze Battle of 1904 was writtenin the early 1980s, a period when the Chinese Government had just started to put in placethe reform and opening-up policy. It was published by the China Federation of Literary andArt Publishing Corporation in 1985. It was republished by the Writers Publishing House,at which time it struck a definite chord with many readers. Consequently, this book wasrepublished a number of times over the years, and was always in great demand. However,some readers reported that they had some difficulty in understanding this historicalnovel because they did not have a good knowledge of the history of the Tibetan people'sstruggle to resist aggression and defend their country in modern times. Readers werelargely unacquainted with the historical background of the novel and were unaware of thesignificance and profound influence of the struggle. Many readers expressed the hope thatthe writers could provide a brief synopsis of the relevant historical background of the novelso as to allow the reader to better understand the book and learn more about this period ofhistory.
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Gun Control Law Signed in New York
Lindsay Haskell
History was made today as the Governor of New York, Andrew Cuomo, signed a bill into law that contains the toughest gun control statutes in the country. Signed just after 5 pm EST, a little over one month since the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre shooting, the law, called the New York Safe Act, is not only "the first bill," says Cuomo, but the "best bill."
The New York Safe Act redefines what an assault weapon is to incorporate a wider range of guns, and reduces the capacity of magazines from ten to seven bullets. In addition, the law makes background checks mandatory for the purchase of ammunition and guns, in public and private sales, increases penalties for illegal gun use, imposes a one-state check on all firearm purchases, and initiates programs aimed at ending gun violence in high-crime neighborhoods.
Cuomo's enthusiasm for this bill was evident as he announced, "I'm proud to be a New Yorker, becaue New York is doing something, because we are fighting back, because, yes, we've had tragedies, and yes, we've had too many innocent people lose their lives, and yes, it's unfortunate that it took those tragedies to get us to this point, but let's at least learn from what's happened, let's at least be able to say to people, yes, we went through terrible situations, but we saw, we learned, we responded, and we acted, and we are doing something about it. We are not victims."
One of the missions of the law is to ensure that guns will not be available to those diagnosed with mental illnesses. The act bestows judges with the responsibility of determining who might do harm to themselves or others, and then requiring them to receive the outpatient care they need. Any time that a mental health professional decides that a gun owner is a risk to others, it must be reported and the gun extracted from the household by the authorities.
One component of the law is called the "Webster provision," named after the two firefighters attacked on Christmas Eve in Wesbter, N.Y. This installment charges a person who kills a first responder with a life sentence and no possibility of parole.
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, founder of the group Mayors Against Illegal Guns and a prominent advocate of gun control, praised the governor and the New York Legislature, stating that they "have shown that it's possible to act quickly- and in a bipartisan fashion- to enact gun laws that will make our communities safer. The responsible and comprehensive gun reform bills the governor signed into law today will help keep guns away from criminals and others who are already prohibited from purchasing them."
Not everyone is a fan, however, as the National Rifle Association reacted strongly to the law, "Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York Legislature orchestrated a secretive end-run around the legislative and democratic process and passed sweeping anti-gun measures with no committee hearings and no public input...While lawmakers cou;d have taken a step toward strengthening mental health reporting and focusing on criminals, they opted for trampling the rights of law-abiding gun owners in New York, and they did it under a veil of secrecy in the dark of night."
In a news conference following the signing, Cuomo attributed the appearance of secrecy and rush in the process, to necessity, "As soon as people found out that I was proposing a specific law that was going to ban the sale of assault weapons, we were afraid that would actually cause a rush on the market of people who wanted to buy assault weapons."
Despite the criticism from the NRA, Cuomo continues to stand by the New York Safe Act, stating, "You can overpower the extremists with intelligence and with reason and with common sense and you can make this safe a safer state."
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The students whom radio station adviser John Finn calls his "stars," from general manager to art director, are still starry-eyed about the relocation of The College of Wooster's radio station to a much more prominent place on campus.
Previously housed on the second floor of Wishart Hall, WCWS, 90.9FM, also called Woo 91, has since the fall occupied center stage along a main thoroughfare in the lower level of Lowry Center.
"It's much better having space down here," said Deanna Langer, a senior who serves as Woo 91's promotion director. Often, she said, students "didn't even want to walk over (to Wishart)."
Along with Woo 91 being more accessible and noticeable, Langer pointed out the station is seeking to give students "a voice."
"Twitter is very interactive," Langer said, prompting conversations among students and DJs, and Facebook is additionally beneficial for voices.
Brought in only halfway through last semester as the new art director, sophomore Adrian Rowan said, she has quickly been making her mark, having even made fliers for the first day of broadcast on Oct. 1, which happened to coincide with College Radio Day.
Her role is similar to promotion, she said, looking forward, for example, to DJs coming to her for posters for their shows.
"I can design it for Facebook (or make) a physical poster," hand-drawn or digitally rendered, Rowan, a studio art major, said.
Serving as the assistant music and program director is Warner Brownfield, a sophomore English major, who said he is committed to "a lot of odd jobs," one of which is "contacting a lot of different artists via email."
"I've interviewed a couple and am in contact with a few more," Brownfield said.
Senior Jeremy Ludemann, the station's general manager, is excited about expanding sports and community coverage, improving on "news -- local, national and international."
In the area of sports, "we covered field hockey and volleyball," Ludemann said. "We're doing lacrosse, and, of course, basketball."
"We're also going to start broadcasting quidditch," Brownfield said. "We want to be more interactive with the community. Wayne County still believes in the power of radio."
Using as its motto "Wooster's sound alternative," Ludemann is hoping for "competition for show slots next year ... which (would make) the sound even better."
In celebrating the station's past and its future, kudos go in large part to the station's chief operator/engineer, Herman Gibbs, who "kept us on the air for 29 years," Ludemann said.
"He's the unsung hero," confirmed Finn, who has developed on one wall of the new radio station a display board of "who's who" in the station's storied past, to "give (students) a feel for the history of WCWS."
While many college radio stations are going off the air, Finn and the student radio enthusiasts expressed gratitude that, even though the station is no longer part of The College's communications department nor necessarily connected with its academic mission, The College of Wooster has demonstrated, through the prime location it has given the station, its important function and place within the College's community.
It has progressed from needing "life support," based in part on outdated equipment, to "a success story," Finn said, from "threatened to thriving."
"We're (now) in the center of events," Ludemann said. As people traverse the main hallway on the lower level of Lowry, "they're looking straight up at the speakers."
"We have such a talented staff," he said, citing "so much diversity. That's the beauty of college radio."


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Seoul, Washington to indefinitely suspend marine exchange program
Seoul, Washington to indefinitely suspend marine exchange program. June. 25, 2018 09:25. by Sang-Ho Yun ysh1005@donga.com.
South Korea and the United States announced Saturday that they would indefinitely suspend the joint Korea Marine Exchange Program (KMEP) along with the Ulchi Freedom Guardian drills. The South Korean army explained the decision was made by the two countries after a close discussion as a part of measures taken after the North Korea-U.S. and inter-Korean summit meetings.
But controversy spiraled out when the U.S. army was reported to have arbitrarily suspended the program. According to the report, South Korea and the United States had no discussion on the issue and the South Korean marine did not know about the suspension at all until right before the announcement. As a result, the South Korean army had to repeat what was announced by the U.S. Department of Defense.
"The United States is more or less leading the decision, considering the negotiation with North Korea," said a South Korean army insider. The latest announcement will suspend two programs to be held between July and September out of eight remaining programs, while 11 out of 19 KMEPs that had been planned for this year were finished.
In the meantime, the Korean army also said additional measures can be taken if North Korea continues on with the productive discussion. That is, Tongchang-ri missile site destruction or progresses in military talks may also suspend the Vigilant Ace (Air Component Exercise) planned in November, Key Resolve (KR) and Foal Eagle (FE) in March next year.
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Citi goes for yin and Jan in Asia
By Matthew Thomas
Citi's network banking model can sometimes sound rather old-fashioned; Jan Metzger, Citi's CIB head in Asia Pacific, is a tech geek who can talk for hours about whatever is new – you know what they say about opposites…
Jan Metzger is not your typical banker. The German-born dealmaker, who was appointed Citi's head of Asia-Pacific banking, capital markets and advisory in December, has a background that sets him apart from his peers.
Metzger studied economics and computer science with artificial intelligence at the University of Sussex, in Brighton, UK.
After graduating, he used his programming skills at a startup that created voice recognition software. There is a video floating around the internet showing a 21-year-old Metzger in an ill-fitting suit, pitching his idea on stage with all the verve of Steve Jobs.
Metzger talks about those days with a Dickensian flair.
"I lived in a bedsit, which is an English way of saying a hole with a bed," he told a group of students at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. "Cold showers and coding is all I did."
Metzger is prone to bursts of excitement when talking about shifts in technology or game-changing deals. He yells – or even slams the table – to make a point. But while this could come across as a display of machismo in other bankers, with Metzger it seems to be a natural outpouring of an abundance of energy.
It appears there is a method to his madness. Metzger has spent the last three years helping to turn Citi into a powerhouse in Asia's technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) sector. In 2018 alone, he helped the firm win landmark deals such Ant Financial's $14 billion Series-C equity placement, Naspers' $10 billion sale of shares in Tencent and Ping An Good Doctor's $1.1 billion IPO.
A German startup veteran might not seem the most obvious choice to run the Asian corporate and investment banking team of a bank that generates much of its revenue from rather stolid business lines such as transaction banking and trade services. But Metzger's rise to the top says a lot about how Citi is positioning itself in the region – and suggests that he is the right man to push the bank forward.
Citi's pitch to its clients is simple: the bank's global network and its diverse offering of services means it can be a one-stop shop for global companies who need the full panoply of services, from cash management to acquisition advice.
The combination of geographical spread and strength across various different areas of banking means Citi is attempting something that few other banks – perhaps only HSBC and JPMorgan – could attempt.
No one at Citi uses the term 'financial supermarket' anymore (that model was ditched by then-chief executive Vikram Pandit in the wake of the 2008 global financial crisis), but the new Citi has a lot of the hallmarks of the Citi of old.
The crucial difference is that while the old Citi stressed its ability to be all things to all customers, the new Citi puts the emphasis on offering all things to a more select customer base, rather like a high-end supermarket.
The ideal Citi client is a company that is present in multiple countries and needs a combination of cash management, short-term trade financing, hedging, capital-raising, corporate finance advisory and all the other services you can imagine.
The classic examples, eyed jealously by rivals, are Alibaba and Samsung.
Citi remains tight-lipped about how much work it does for these two coveted companies, but judging from the public transactions, the relationships are clearly strong.
In 2018, Citi worked on two follow-on equity sales for members of the Samsung Group, a $7 billion multi-tranche bond for Alibaba and a $14 billion equity placement for Ant Financial, among other transactions. The fees from these deals often pale in comparison with the revenues Citi can generate from day-to-day corporate banking relationships with the same clients.
This connect-the-dots model is undoubtedly profitable. Citi earned $2.31 billion from its institutional clients group (ICG) in Asia during the first nine months of 2018, an increase of 30% from the same period in 2017.
That, along with similar results in EMEA and Latin America, helped paper over a fall in the North American business, where profits shrank 20%.
I don't want to be melodramatic, but Good Doctor has changed the world - Jan Metzger, Citi
Citi is clearly making the most of its approach to banking, boasting client relationships that touch on almost all areas of the business. But the risk to the model is the great unknown facing banks worldwide: which companies will be worth banking in the future?
There was a time when those companies at the very top of the pyramid seemed almost untouchable. That time is gone.
Ford, which invented the affordable car and has been a household name for more than a century, is now worth much less than Uber, a nine-year-old company that allows anyone to provide a taxi service.
General Electric, a 126-year-old industrial firm that was once the epitome of management excellence, is now in the middle of an existential crisis and was booted out of the Dow Jones Industrial Average Index.
How can banks keep up with this fast-changing corporate environment? How can Citi make sure that it not only banks Alibaba but also develops a relationship with the next Alibaba, and the one after that?
There are a couple of ways Citi executives think the bank can tackle this problem. The first is by using the insight it already has into growing companies.
The bank's supply chain finance team gets to see first-hand how Citi customers' suppliers are doing, in terms of both how much business they are already getting from Citi's client base and how efficiently they're able to service these clients.
This approach, which other banks are also using, allows Citi to turn a relationship with a large corporation into a series of additional relationships with its suppliers.
The second is by using its large commercial banking division.
Citi has more than 10,000 commercial banking clients in Asia. That gives it insights into some of the fastest-growing small companies in the region. Citi can use this information not simply to prepare a full-scale treatment for these companies when they grow, but to help them grow now, in part by opening the door to the capital markets.
A good example is China's Ganfeng Lithium, which Asiamoney understands is a commercial banking client for Citi. The company raised $421 million from a Hong Kong IPO in October; Citi was the sole sponsor.
"This is the beauty of the commercial bank," says Metzger. "The commercial bank can add value for much smaller companies. That makes it a great radar for us to find the next giant companies.
"Companies are springing up so quickly in Asia. We want to offer all of our banking services to them, but sometimes we do a deal for a company that we don't have a relationship with. That's our way in to a wider relationship."
Asiamoney posits that the third way Citi will position itself for the future is by elevating bankers like Metzger. He is likely to be tracking the clients of the future not just because he is obsessed with clients, but because he is obsessed with the future, too.
That becomes apparent the moment you sit down with him. Metzger insists on meeting at the Starbucks outlet below Asiamoney's offices in Hong Kong, where we talk amid the din of screaming babies and over-excited schoolchildren.
"What are you using to record this interview?" he asks.
It is not the question of a man worried about going on the record, but the curiosity of a tech nerd. He pulls out his own phone to demonstrate a new app for voice recording that comes with plenty of bells and whistles. He looks slightly disappointed when Asiamoney reveals we are using the default programme on the iPhone.
This was symbolic of our meeting, perhaps even for Metzger's approach to working at Citi. He is obsessed with technology, extolling the virtues of driverless trucks and digital stylists. He gets particularly animated when talking about how new technology – or the creative uses of existing technology — can change the world.
When Citi helped Ping An Healthcare and Technology raise $1.1 billion from a Hong Kong listing in April 2018, it was doing just the sort of business that gets Metzger excited.
The company is behind the Good Doctor app, which uses artificial intelligence to provide medical advice to its users.
Metzger tells Asiamoney about the huge potential of Good Doctor.
"I don't want to be melodramatic, but it has changed the world," he says. He talks about the role big data can play in identifying correlations between seemingly inconsequential habits and eventual medical conditions. He spends almost 10 minutes rhapsodizing about the company and its services, discussing the historical accidents that have led to medical breakthroughs in the past.
"How did you win the mandate?" Asiamoney asks.
"We showed unbelievable passion," he says.
And what does Ping An say about the Good Doctor transaction?
"We chose Citi to be the sponsor of the deal because Citi always puts client's interest first, delivers high-quality results through diligent work, and dedicates full-platform resources once the client is on board. The success of our IPO proves we made the right choice," says the firm.
Metzger is certainly not the only one at the bank who can talk the talk with technology entrepreneurs. He frequently gives credit to James Perry, Citi's head of technology in Asia Pacific, and other members of the team. But the fact that Metzger has seen the world from his client's perspective adds an X-factor to the pitch of a bank that is increasingly dealing with startup billionaires instead of grizzled veterans who have worked their way up the corporate ladder.
Eye-catching
The importance of technology companies to Citi's Asian revenues is perhaps most apparent in investment banking. The US bank has pulled off a stellar performance in Asia's technology sector this year, winning some of the most prominent deals and vaulting up the league tables.
Most eye-catching is the performance of the bank's technology M&A business in Asia Pacific. It worked on $38.5 billion of TMT deals in the region in the first 11 months of 2018, according to Dealogic.
That put it third in the league table, behind Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan. Perhaps more impressively, it means Citi's volumes in 2018 eclipsed the sum total of its last three years of Asian TMT business.
Citi's capital markets origination division has also had an outstanding year. To be sure, the team is strong in most sectors – among its highlights this year were a $2.3 billion convertible bond from Evergrande Group, a $4.1 billion loan for the acquisition of GLP and an innovative project finance loan securitization for Singapore's Clifford Capital, whose largest shareholder is Temasek Holdings.
But it is the bank's deals in the technology sector that have really turned heads, showing an investment banking strength that adds a serious edge to Citi's network banking model.
It was the biggest private placement ever done and it's the sort of deal that our competitors will tell you Citi has no chance of winning - Jan Metzger
For example, Citi was a global coordinator in the $10 billion follow-on offering in Tencent's shares by Naspers, a South African media conglomerate. The company was monetizing part of what must be one of the most successful investments in history: the $32 million it put into Tencent in 2001 was worth more than $175 billion by the time of the share sale.
Naspers enjoyed some lucky timing. When it sold the Tencent shares in March 2018, they were trading at HK$439.40 ($56.20); by early December, they had fallen to HK$322.60. But the company also benefited from expert execution by Citi and its joint global coordinators, Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley.
The three banks were confident enough about their read of the market that they opened the order book without wall-crossing investors. They covered the entire deal within two hours and ended up with demand of $23 billion, allowing them to pull off one of the largest follow-on offerings in history.
Metzger gets particularly excited talking about a pair of deals involving Ant Financial that show the way Citi can make the most of its all-encompassing relationships even when a big client is not offering a mandate.
A clear win was Citi's role as an adviser to Ant Financial when the company raised $14 billion from a Series-C equity round in June. The deal received demand from a who's-who of global investors, including the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, Khazanah Nasional, GIC, Temasek and Carlyle.
"It was the biggest private placement ever done and it's the sort of deal that our competitors will tell you Citi has no chance of winning," Metzger says.
He adds that during the pitching process, Citi highlighted everything it was doing for Ant Financial, making the most of its connect-the-dots model to convince Ant's executives that Citi – already a trusted partner – could be trusted to deliver with the equity placement.
When Citi worked on Ant Financial's acquisition of a stake in Pakistan's Telenor Microfinance Bank, its relationship with the Chinese technology company was also a boost, but not in the way you might think.
Citi worked as a sell-side adviser on that transaction – Ant Financial chose to go it alone – but there is little doubt that the bank's relationship with Ant Financial helped convince Telenor that Citi would be able to add value.
It was also an example of the bank bringing teams across different business lines and geographies together in a way that many rival banks talk about, but few are able to achieve.
"That was a good example of the whole bank working together," he says. "That deal was worked on by the London telecoms team, regional coverage bankers, Pakistani country coverage bankers, Middle East execution bankers, Asian technology bankers, Asian FIG bankers. And it's Belt and Road. And it's a cross-over between fintech and traditional businesses. And it's emerging markets. It's everything."
Citi's Asian business is far from being a one-man show.
Francisco Aristeguieta, Gerry Keefe, Ashu Khullar, Rajesh Mehta and Stuart Staley
Francisco Aristeguieta, who became chief executive of Citi's Asia-Pacific business in June 2015, has "torn down the silos" between the different business lines, according to one Citi insider. He also has ensured that Citi has a world-class leader in each of its core areas.
Gerry Keefe, head of corporate banking in Asia Pacific, has spent 12 years at Citi, most recently as the head of the corporate bank in Japan. He was given the brief of reorganizing Citi's disconnected corporate banks in the region into a whole that, as Aristeguieta previously told Asiamoney, "prioritizes content over geography".
His knowledge of content is unquestioned: Keefe previously ran Citi's global securitized products team.
Ashu Khullar, Citi's head of Asia-Pacific capital markets origination, has seen many sides of the bank. He joined Citi as a relationship manager in 1988 and worked his way up to co-head of loans structuring and syndications in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
That led to a job jointly running the corporate bank in EMEA before he was picked to super-charge Citi's capital markets team in Asia. There are few bankers who will better understand how to combine Citi's strengths across the corporate and investment bank.
Rajesh Mehta, head of treasury and trade solutions in Asia Pacific, is another Citi veteran. He joined the bank 34 years ago and has run cash management and transaction banking teams around the world for Citi, including taking charge in Indonesia, Mexico, Argentina, South Africa and the United Kingdom. He is now based in Hong Kong.
Stuart Staley, head of markets and securities services in Asia Pacific ex-Japan, is the final piece of the puzzle.
Like Metzger, he took his new job in March, having previously been global head of Citi's commodities business in London. He joined the bank in 2004, having previously been chief executive of AEP Energy Services, a US commodities trader.
That leaves Metzger. He is a relative newcomer to the US bank, having joined in 2015 from Credit Suisse, where he was head of TMT investment banking, Asia Pacific. But his swift elevation shows that Aristeguieta sees him as a crucial cog in his plans to pull off a business model that almost none of Citi's rivals can follow.
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