Here�s the deal. I love Battlefield 3. I cannot hide this fact nor do I want to. Battlefield 3 is, without a doubt my favorite multiplayer game ever. You read that right, I said �ever� and according to RAPTR I have played a total of 106 hours so far (even though Battlelog shows a total of 69H 48M).
Now, I�ve played a ton of multiplayer games in my time, and I�ve enjoyed most of them, hell the only other multiplayer game that I�ve played more of (total hours played) is Black Ops and I have a feeling that Battlefield 3 will be taking that top spot soon enough.
The Battlefield series is definitely not for everyone, there is a fairly steep learning curve, the game relies very heavily on teamwork over �lone wolf� game play, the vehicle combat can be and often becomes very overwhelming at times and at the end of the day your Kill/Death ratio really doesn�t matter (unless you�re playing Team Death Match). This is what turns a lot of people off from the Battlefield series, for me however the reasons above are exactly why I prefer the multiplayer in Battlefield over the others currently on the market.
I�m not going to get in to comparisons to other FPS games and I don�t want to talk about the single player campaign for Battlefield 3 (which I thought was very good), instead I want to talk about my time with the multiplayer portion of the game and the elements that have completely won me over.
The first thing I want to talk about is �Battlelog�.
Battlelog is basically a one stop shop for everything Battlefield 3 MP related. On the Battlelog website I can join or form my own platoon, create my platoon emblem, track my stats, learn more about maps, guns and vehicles and organize play times with friends or other people who belong to the same platoon as me.
Now, Battlelog has been compared to the �Elite� service offered by Infinity Ward for the Call of Duty series but unfortunately I have not spent enough time with Elite to give a solid opinion on which I enjoy more. I�m sure that both services are comparable and offer everything that the player would need to keep track of their playtime with their respective game.
As you can see in the picture above all of my stats are right there for me to look at. The nice thing about Battlelog is that it tracks everything in real time. If I have Battlelog open on my PC while I am playing I can hear it making noises as it updates with games won/games lost as well as messages or comments that people may be leaving.
*Side Note: Before logging in to Battlelog (at least on the 360) you need to put your game disc in and link the game to your EA account. This is a small annoyance but an annoyance nonetheless.
When I first started playing the multiplayer I was a bit overwhelmed. Now, I had played Bad Company 1 & 2�s MP as well as Battlefield 1943 so I knew what to expect but Battlefield 3 puts all the other iterations to shame. The sheer size and scope of the multiplayer maps are in a word, amazing. Unlike Call of Duty (the game that Battlefield is most compared to) the maps do not feel cramped or too small, on the contrary the maps in Battlefield can and are often one of the reasons why many people shy away from the series. As far as I�m concerned the maps (and their size) are one of the major draws for me. I love being able to flank an enemy tank by running behind a hillside and then slowly creeping up on him, planting my C4 and then watching that tank blow sky high, especially when you know that they never saw it coming.
Out of the box you get a total of nine maps; Seine Crossing, Demavand Peak, Operation Metro (map from the beta), Grand Bazaar, Caspian Border, Operation Firestorm, Tehran Highway, Noshahr Canals and Kharg Island. Now, nine maps may not seem like a whole hell of a lot but no worries, coming sometime this December DICE is releasing the Back to Karkand map pack (free for those who bought the limited edition) which will include 4 new maps bringing the total number of maps to 13.
If I had to pick a favorite map I would have to go with Grand Bazaar, lots of choke points, lots of hidden passageways for flanking and definitely enough room to drive a tank straight in to the heart of the enemy base. As far as the biggest of the maps I would definitely have to say that Caspian Border takes the cake. I accidentally spawned at the starting point during a round of Rush the other day and decided to hoof it to the last set of points. Needless to say that I never made it before the match was over (I ran for a good 5 minutes).
Oh and one last thing before I move on, when playing Rush on Demavand Peak you have the ability to �base jump� off of a mountain top, free fall for several seconds and then deploy your chute before slamming in to the ground. This never gets old and is definitely one of my favorite moments of the game and is definitely something that has to be played to be truly appreciated.
Vehicles are, without a doubt one of the major draws (as well as drawbacks for many people) in the Battlefield series. Tanks, Humvees, AMTRACS, Fighter Jets and Helicopters, plenty of choices for those daring enough to try their hand at vehicle combat (32 total vehicles at launch). Personally I stick with the vehicles that have four wheels or two treads; I�m no good at the aerial stuff. That�s not to say that I haven�t at least tried flying a fighter jet or attack helicopter. My limited time piloting a helicopter was met with mixed results as I only lasted a few minutes before being shot down by multiple rockets. My time spent piloting a fighter jet is even more limited as the only time that I attempted to fly around was met with me crashing in to a cell phone tower (epically I might add, just ask Mr. Andy Dixon, he was there for the whole thing).
I'd rather plant some C4 on the side of a tank than drive it.
Personally I love the vehicle combat; it adds a whole new layer as well as new tactics that need to be employed in order to be successful. Thankfully DICE has given the player plenty of options for fighting back against vehicles, from tank mines to RPGs, C4 to SAM Missiles no vehicle is safe from an experienced player.
What multiplayer shooter would be complete without weapon choices and upgrades? Thankfully for us DICE has decided to shower us with so many weapon and equipment choices that you may very well find it difficult to keep track. Every class (minus support and recon) has eleven main unlocks which include various weapons and equipment such as EOD BOTS (for arming and disarming M-COMM Stations), defibrillators, land mines, claymores, mortars, portable spawn stations and more. Seriously, the sheer amount of unlocks alone will keep you busy for hours trying to unlock them all.
My gun of choice would definitely have to be the M249 with IRNV scope, fore grip and extended mag, the IRNV scope makes it seem almost unfair as it acts as a thermal scope during night or daytime play. DICE has already said that they plan on nerfing the IRNV scope to make it more balanced although no further details have yet surfaced as to what exactly this means. Whatever your play style though there is definitely something for everyone. Prefer close quarter combat? There�s a gun and loadout for that, long range support more your thing? There�s plenty to choose from to get the job done.
I could literally go on and on about my love for Battlefield 3 but I�ll try to wrap it up here with some final thoughts and a couple of favorite moments.
Battlefield is not for everyone, if you didn�t care for the previous versions then there�s a good chance that you won�t care for this one. The maps are huge, the destruction is massive, the vehicles can and will be a nuisance and the action is fast and violent.
The matchmaking has been greatly improved and as of this blog I have had zero issues getting in to a game either by myself or with a squad. Things were pretty rough at the beginning but things seem to be running just fine now. I�ve only been kicked from a game once and I rarely experience any lag issues.
I have no intentions on slowing down, I plan on unlocking everything that can possibly be unlocked, whether that be a weapon or dog tag, I will not stop until everything is mine! Hopefully I�ll see some of you on the Battlefield with me, if you can get though the first few levels and learn the intricacies that make Battlefield what it is then I truly believe that you will find a game that is both enjoyable and fulfilling. If you have the game and haven�t joined a platoon yet feel free to join the Destructoid Xbox 360 Platoon and if you plan on picking the game up at a later date we�d love to have you as part of our team.
Favorite Moment Number One: Trying to fly a fighter jet only to find myself flying face first in to a cell phone tower. The explosion I caused and the falling debris of the jet was absolutely ridiculous and hilarious at the same time.
Favorite Moment Number Two: Playing Rush on Tehrahn Highway. Defending the last M-COMM Station I saw three enemies hiding behind a brick wall (saw their tags on my mini map) with no way to shoot them I pulled out my RPG, blew a hole in the brick wall and then unloaded on all three with my SCAR-H, killing all of them and ending the match with a win.
Who needs doors? We make our own in Battlefield 3!
Favorite Moment Number 3: Base jumping off the mountain top on Demavand Peak for the first time. It was so epic that I forgot to deploy my parachute and ended up as a small crater and wet spot on the ground.
See that cliff right there? yea, you get to jump off that sucker.
Favorite Moment Number Four: During a game of rush on Caspian Border I planted C4 and destroyed six enemy tanks during one round, stopping the enemy forces from taking either of the first two points.
Thanks for reading and see you on the Battlefield!


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Deceptively spacious with a large open-plan main living area, Mimosa Casita has been designed in a traditional style with lots of local character including high wooden ceilings, terracotta floor tiles and wooden shuttered windows. Sleeping up to four guests, it offers 1 double bedroom & 1 twin bedroom along with two bathrooms - so popular with couples, family or friends to share. The double bedroom has a queen bed & an en-suite shower room specially fitted to accommodate disabled and wheelchairs users, although with its wetroom design of sink & wc as well as the large open shower it is suitable for all guests. The twin bedroom is next to the family bathroom and can also become a second double on request.
In the open-plan living area, the well stocked hand-painted kitchen is fully furnished with granite worktops, gas hob and electric oven, dishwasher, microwave and fridge/freezer - as well as a wooden dining table seating four. For relaxing, there are two comfy sofas, WiFi, radio/CD, iPod docking station, UK/European (freeview) satellite TV & DVD, selection of board games, books and toy box for younger children - with a woodburner for the cooler nights between mid November to late March.
Two pairs of patio doors lead out onto the stone patio with a vine shaded pergola, complete with two sunbeds, charcoal BBQ and table and chairs for perfect for a lazy breakfast or al fresco dining - while the private garden area at the rear has an ancient olive tree with a wooden swing chair for a relaxing snooze.
Finca El Sueño is a relaxed & mellow retreat in a peaceful rural location, the antithesis to a managed holiday resort - where adults can sit back and relax in their own private space, while children run free to explore and meet new friends in several acres of gardens. Tucked within organic laid-back grounds including a large Bees & Butterfly Herb Garden, Citrus Walk and a lake in the water meadows, there are just five country houses full of character sleeping one to eight persons - offering guests a choice of individual accommodation for couples, families and friends, as well as larger groups.
The four 1, 2 & 3 bedroom Casitas (cottages) are named after the closest of the trees that surround them, each have their own private shaded patio & garden, sharing a swimming pool safely fenced for little ones & two play areas for children set in the central gardens. One bed Casita Almendra is perfect for just 1 or 2 persons, while both three bedroom Casitas Alcornoque and Pimienta are also popular for families & friends. The spacious and peaceful Cortijo del Sueño (original farmhouse with Moorish origins) with four en-suite bedrooms has its own private swimming pool, so perfect for families and friends to share, or a base for larger groups.
Welcoming guests for 12 years (many who return more than once), Finca El Sueño is found in one of the most unspoilt areas of the Costa de la Luz, nestled into a secluded valley by the sea between the hilltop 'white village' of Vejer & the seaside towns of Zahara and Barbate. There are four regional airports of Jerez, Seville, Gibraltar and Malaga, offering a wealth of choices for guests from all over the world. The closest train station is Jerez airport and a good system of buses serve the region, with the closest main bus station at the foot of Vejer hill (Barca de Vejer). Taxis are available locally. However, we recommend car hire to explore the area fully.
Just minutes away are miles of glorious beaches, delicious restaurants & tapas bars to suit all tastes either in town, beside the sea or tucked in away in rural settings, along with a wealth of shops & markets, stunning nature reserves & a range of activities from wildlife tours, cycling, surfing, horseriding to whale watching for all ages. Dehesa Montenmedio just 500m away with its renowned NMAC art centre, acres of natural deer park, 18 hole golf course and international annual equestrian Sunshine Tour, while within easy reach are many of the historical and cultural gems of Bolonia, Cadiz, Seville & even Morocco to explore.
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5 km to the beach, 5 km to the city center, 85 km to the airport, 5 km to supermarket, 200 m to a river or lake, 85 km to the train station, 5 km to the bus station, 5 km to the hospital, 0 m to a hiking route
500 m from a golf resort, 500 m from a horse riding center
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* Changeovers: properties are rented on a weekly basis, with a Saturday changeover between June to October & 2 weeks between 20 July-31 August 2019. During November to May and for last minute dates, we can offer flexible changeover dates and booking lengths - subject to availability and minimum booking period requirements. €200 security deposit is required for 2 week bookings, which is returned 14 days after departure - subject to our Terms & Conditions.
* Occupancy: Please note for both our property rental licence and insurance, our maximum stated occupancy numbers include all children and babies - so we cannot offer additional beds or allow non-resident guests to visit or use the facilities. Please note that we require all children aged 2 years or over to have an allocated bed of their own. Please note that the maximum occupancy for either three bedroom Casita is 6 persons, with a maximum of 4 adults. For larger groups or those with mobility requirements, we can also provide a choice of 1,2 & 3 bedroom Casitas with use of their own swimming pool and the larger four bedroom Cortijo with its own private swimming pool on the finca.)
* Prices include IVA (curently 10%), free Wifi, complimentary children items, all utilities (using existing equipment provided), a Casitas laundry room and daily caretaker to clean the pools. Additional housekeeping, catering, shopping service, personal chef, cookery lessons and childminding are available on request.
* Housekeeping: a booking of 10 nights or more includes a light general clean on the middle (Saturday) morning of the booking, with a full change of bedlinen & bathroom towels. The final clean on departure is also included.
* Children Items: for younger children aged up to 5 years, we can also offer items such as a travel cot, bed guards, booster seat, high chair & bathroom items with our compliments. A full list of items is given on our website.
* The shared Casita swimming pools is safely enclosed and there are two children's play areas in the central gardens (for ages one to six years and six to 12 years) with wooden playhouses, slides, swings and seesaws - so popular places for children to run around, explore and meet new friends.
* All our properties are non-smoking and we cannot accept pets, although assistance dogs (eg guide dogs for the blind) are always welcome - there are also friendly rescued farm cats resident on the finca.
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FATHER MOURAD: MY DAYS IN THE HANDS OF ISIS
"Masked men came into the monastery of Mar Elian and abducted me along with a volunteer helper of ours, Boutros. They forced us into a car and then left us in the middle of the desert for four days, blindfolded and chained up. Then they took us to Raqqa, the capital of ISIS."
Father Mourad during the press conference in Rome
So begins the account of Father Jacques Mourad, the Syrian priest kidnapped by IS on May 21 this year and finally freed on October 10. In a press conference organized by pontifical charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), Father Mourad, a member of the religious community of Deir Mar Musa, founded by Father Paolo Dall'Oglio, was speaking for the first time about his long months of imprisonment.
Kept in a small bathroom
"In Raqqa they kept us shut up in a small bathroom," Father Mourad continues. "They deliberately chose this place in order to humiliate us – but then our mission is to be humble, even in the face of violence." In that small bathroom this priest and religious spent a full 84 days. "The jihadists frequently insulted us, but the most difficult moment was when they tried to intimidate us – 'Either you convert to Islam or we cut off your head'."
"In Raqqa they kept us shut up in a small bathroom"
During the long months of imprisonment Father Jacques found comfort in reciting the Rosary and in the prayer of abandonment of Charles de Foucauld, "a victim of violence who devoted his entire life to Christian-Islamic dialogue." Father Mourad himself has likewise made interreligious dialogue the very heart of his mission, having for over 15 years supported all the families in Qaryatayn, without any distinction as to their faith. He believes that this work on behalf of religious dialogue may be what persuaded IS to abduct him. "Though undoubtedly the good I was able to do for the population, thanks also to the help of ACN, was a determining factor in my liberation. I am certain that this was one of the reasons that prevented IS from killing me."
Muslim/Christian dialogue, a dangerous commitment
On August 11 Baghdadi men took hold of Father Mourad again and drove him off in a car. "I thought my last hour had come," he recalls. "We travelled for over four hours, then the car stopped." After getting out of the car, Father Jacques recognized a young man from his own parish. Behind him were the 250 Christians abducted by IS a few days earlier from Qaryatayn. They were now close to Palmyra and from there Father Jacques and his faithful would not return home until September 1. "We almost went back to a normal life, but we were absolutely forbidden from leaving the city."
During the 40 days he spent in Qaryatayn, he was able to celebrate Mass in underground places, "both in order not to be seen while we were praying and in order to take shelter from the bombings". Then on October 10, with the help of a Muslim man and a Syrian Orthodox priest, Father Jacques succeeded in escaping. "Life in Qaryatayn had become impossible – with no food, no water, no electricity.
Little by little all the Christians left the town. There are just 11 people left there, still in the hands of IS, while eight of the Christians have been killed by the jihadists."
At the end of the press conference, Father Jacques wanted to express his thanks to ACN," who for years now have been supporting the community of Deir Mar Musa," and also to recall the plight of Father Paolo Dall'Oglio. "Let us pray that the miracle of his liberation may yet happen," he said.
Since the beginning of the crisis in Syria, ACN has given over 12.5 million CAN in humanitarian and pastoral aid for the people of the country.
Marta Petrosillo, ACN International : press@acn-intl.org, Adapted by Amanda Bridget Griffin, ACN Canada: com@acn-aed-ca.org
We would like to share with you a letter from Father Jacques Mourad to ACN Head of the Middle East Department received last October:
Read a letter from Father Jacques Mourad of Syria following his hostage experience
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Hall Peninsula is a small ice-free peninsula on the southeast coast of Snow Island in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica.  The feature is scissors shaped with its north and south arms extending 800 m including Cacho Island and 750 m including Ogygia Island respectively, with  Ivaylo Cove lying in between. The area was visited by early 19th century sealers.

The peninsula is named after Captain Basil Hall, RN (1788–1844), a name originally applied by James Weddell to Snow Island.

Location
The peninsula is centred at  which is 12.48 km northeast of Cape Conway and 5.08 km south-southwest of President Head (British mapping in 1825 and 1968, and Bulgarian in 2009).

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 L.L. Ivanov. Antarctica: Livingston Island and Greenwich, Robert, Snow and Smith Islands. Scale 1:120000 topographic map.  Troyan: Manfred Wörner Foundation, 2009.

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References
 Hall Peninsula. SCAR Composite Antarctic Gazetteer

Peninsulas of the South Shetland Islands

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Classification society DNV GL in early May published an analysis outlining the relevance of the internal combustion engine to the maritime industry's decarbonisation efforts, available alternative fuels and its competitor technologies; it was written by Christos Chryssakis, Business Development Manager at DNV GL.
Internal combustion engines (ICEs) represent the dominant technology in marine propulsion today. If ICEs are to play a role in the decarbonisation of shipping, suppliers, regulators, shipowners and engine manufacturers will have to agree on viable alternatives to carbon-based fuel.
With the current focus on alternative marine power sources, it's easy to overlook the overwhelmingly dominant position of the internal combustion engine, or ICE, in marine propulsion. The marine two-stroke ICE is so well proven and so well established that it will continue to have a central place in ship propulsion for decades to come.
If demands for decarbonisation in shipping are to be met, the question then becomes one of fuel: which fuels can be green enough, and available soon enough, to satisfy stricter emissions regulations, and how will engine makers adapt to the new norm of fossil-free fuel?
Making the ICE transition
"All the big engine makers are looking at alternative solutions, everything from energy sources to engine technology," says Christos Chryssakis, Business Development Manager at DNV GL – Maritime.
Chryssakis believes that internal combustion power will be the dominant force in shipping for the next 20–30 years, due both to the development timelines for alternative power solutions and to the time it will take for those solutions to become a force in the marine market.
"In the meantime, if we manage to find good alternative fuels, ICEs can compete," he says. "The big two-stroke engines are close to efficiency limits, but gains can be made in other energy efficiency technology that will open the way for smaller engines consuming less fuel."
Kjeld Aabo, Director New Technologies, MAN Energy Solutions, backs up Chryssakis' claims with numbers: "We have more than 25,000 two-stroke engines operating, and more than 300 orders for alternative fuel engines." The market for ICEs will be open for many years, he believes. "Right now there is no better power solution for ships of 2,000 dwt and above."
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So what is the right combustion fuel for the future? "That is the big question," Chryssakis confirms. "It is still open to discussion, but we are learning a lot about some of the more likely options." While still searching for the right solution, shipping will soon need to achieve critical mass in low-carbon fuels to reach the IMO emissions targets for 2050, he says. These targets stipulate a 50 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and a 70 per cent reduction in carbon intensity by 2050. "Some of this will be achieved through efficiency measures, but the rest will have to come from alternative fuels."
The role of DNV GL will be to provide fact-based figures on how much fuel is needed and how it will be produced. "We are now updating our energy transition model based on the latest learning and regulations," says Chryssakis.
While markets and regulations will dictate price, another key issue is how fuels are produced. "Alternative fuels have to be produced with renewable energy and in a sustainable manner or they will ultimately not help to reduce the overall carbon footprint," Chryssakis points out.
The emergence of ammonia as fuel
Already a familiar industrial commodity, ammonia is one fuel alternative steadily attracting more interest in the industry. "Ammonia is a good way of storing hydrogen, but it has different handling requirements than natural gas," Chryssakis says. Ammonia takes up less space than hydrogen, but it is both toxic and corrosive. Existing class rules for ammonia as a cargo and as a refrigerant are a good starting point for developing rules for ammonia as a fuel, he says, but emissions still represent a challenge. "The technology required to burn ammonia in an internal combustion engine is still being refined."
Emissions from combusted ammonia may contain a high amount of nitrous oxide (N2O), a powerful greenhouse gas, even small amounts of which present a risk to the environment. "We might be able to clean this exhaust, but the technology is not proven." Small amounts of unspent ammonia may also be emitted, Chryssakis says. "Anything over 30 ppm locally can be dangerous, and as little as 5 ppm can be smelled."
Chryssakis mentions the option of ammonia tankers burning their cargo as fuel, much the same as modern LNG tankers do. But this technology will first gather momentum in newbuilds, he maintains, while regulations and contracts favouring sustainable power will drive retrofits. The cost of producing ammonia will also influence decisions.
"We have a pallet of different fuels already, and ammonia will soon be added to that," Kjeld Aabo says. MAN plans to offer engines designed to burn green ammonia by 2024, with testing scheduled to begin in 2021. "The goal is no ammonia slip at all. Both odour and N2O should be eliminated with these tests."
He reports that some owners are asking for ammonia-burning engines before 2024. "These are the carriers of ammonia who can burn their cargo as fuel, but there is also a broader interest out there for ammonia."
A host of green ICE alternatives
Burning hydrogen in combustion engines is another option, says Chryssakis. And though hydrogen contains no carbon atoms, and thus emits no CO2 when consumed, it is often produced using natural gas. Hydrogen can be used to partly replace LNG in combustion engines, thereby reducing their carbon footprint.
Biofuels have long been considered an alternative to petroleum-based fuel, but producing them at scale remains an issue. "Large-scale production, including facilities, has not performed well enough to justify realisation, either economically or technically," says Chryssakis. "For example, if it takes 50 years for a forest to mature, and only two per cent can be harvested annually if we are to ensure regeneration, that would limit access to sustainable feedstock."
Synthetic fuels can use the same infrastructure and engines as petroleum fuels, but they will need to be produced from renewable energy in order to qualify as green. "The issues right now are scaling up production, and identifying suitable energy sources," Chryssakis says. "For example, it has been estimated that we would need 8 km2 of solar panels to produce enough ammonia to operate one large container vessel for a single year."
The case for bridge fuels
Despite its status as a fossil fuel, LNG should not be discounted as a short and medium-term solution, Chryssakis maintains. "LNG can contribute a 15–20 per cent greenhouse gas emissions reduction, and it can also serve as a basis for using other fuels in the future. Evolving engine technology could also reduce methane slip from LNG." All engine makers are working to resolve this issue, he points out. "No one wants to risk stranded assets of ships unable to sail because of emissions restrictions."
If so-called bridge fuels are abandoned, he says, the alternative is to continue burning oil while in pursuit of the "perfect" solution. "But we cannot bet safely today on a solution that will not be available until 2035 or 2045. It is better to work with what we have, and concentrate on building a future-proof infrastructure that can match future ships."
Competition to ICEs
Chryssakis notes that batteries with currently available chemistries are approaching the physical limits of energy storage. "New storage chemistries may emerge that can offer tenfold improvement, but they are still not proven on a commercial scale, and probably the first applications will be seen in automobiles, not large units like ships."
Fuel cells are more suited than batteries when size is an issue, he says. "But they perform better under constant loads, so they need batteries to even out consumption." Then there are the issues of fuel access and storage to resolve, as well as fuel production methods. Fuel cell life expectancy also remains a significant variable, he notes.
The relative attractiveness of different power solutions will vary between segments as well, Chryssakis says. "For example, cruise passengers might be willing to pay a premium for cleaner ships. But how quickly are consumer attitudes changing in the same direction?" That being said, charterers and owners in the transport trade are becoming more attentive as consumer sentiment shifts towards green alternatives, and they are actively seeking alternatives, he confirms.
Keeping ICE options open
"Right now we are still in the phase where we need to explore all available options for ICEs. The most important thing is not to close doors too early. We can experiment today with what is available until the best alternative emerges," says Chryssakis.
Kjeld Aabo agrees. "We have a zero-emission strategy, but we must also be prepared for markets to evolve. Many in the industry want to follow their hearts in one direction or another, but we do not know enough about the right direction yet."
ICEs can accommodate nearly all types of fuel, he says, but the market must be ready or manufacturers will not be able to justify committing their design capacity. "There are so many balls in the air now that stakeholders are facing very complicated decisions," Aabo acknowledges. In such an environment, engine manufacturers believe they can offer a robust option. "We know that ICEs will provide the highest efficiency possible in the foreseeable future. Unless something completely unexpected turns up, ICEs will be around for many years."
Source: DNV GL
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Rumours of Praxis Energy Agents' Singapore office closure 'untrue'
'As far as the Singapore office is concerned all of these are just hearsay,' General Manager tells Manifold Times.
Netherlands: FinCo Bunkering parent firm acquires Licorne Petroleum
Acquisition will enable firm to further strengthen its position in the Dutch and adjacent markets.
Rajah & Tann: Vessel arrests in Singapore continue to be on the up, despite COVID-19
The arrest of vessels at the world's largest bunkering port continues to be an effective method of obtaining recovery on maritime-related claims, says Partner Max Lim.
Shell Singapore oil heist: Shipowner should have conducted a charterer check
Owner of Prime South should have done due diligence to ensure legitimacy of the charterer, says industry observer.
Malaysia: MASA appeals to Minister of Transport to 'refine and reconsider' ban on single hull tankers
'Therefore, representing the players of the Malaysian bunker industry, we sincerely hope that this matter can be refined and reconsidered immediately so that all parties benefit together,' says communication.
We4Sea secures funding from ENERGIIQ, Mainport Innovation Fund II
'Digital Twin' concept does not require hardware on vessel to track bunker fuel consumption and emissions.
The top three positive movers in the 2020 bunker supplier list are Hong Lam Fuels Pte Ltd (+13); Chevron Singapore Pte Ltd (+12); and SK Energy International (+8), according to MPA list.
'We will operate in the Singapore bunkering market from the Tokyo, with support from local staff at Sumitomo Corporation Singapore,' source tells Manifold Times.
Changes include abolishing advance declaration of bunkers as dangerous cargo, reducing pilotage fees on vessels receiving bunkers, and a 'whitelist' system for bunker tankers.
Claim relates to deliveries of MGO to the vessels Pacific Diligence, Pacific Valkyrie, Pacific Defiance, Crest Alpha 1, and Pacific Warlock between March 2020 to April 2020.
3,490 mt of LSFO from Itochu Enex was lifted at Universal Terminal; the same bunker stem was bought by Global Marine Logistics and delivered by bunker tanker Juma to receiving vessel Kirana Nawa.
ICS FUEL 2020 webinar: ISO 8217:2017 marine fuel quality standard takes center stage in panel discussions
Representatives of Veritas Petroleum Services, Maersk, INTERTANKO, ElbOil Singapore, and SDE International provide insight from their respective fields of expertise on what lies ahead.
Shell MGO bunker heist: Second ex-Shell employee pleads guilty to nine charges
Port Hedland welcomes first LNG powered vessel – bulk carrier 'HL Green'
Ocean Tankers Tuas Terminal to be wound up voluntarily due to liabilities
Singapore: MPA enhances measures to protect shore-based personnel against Covid-19
Singapore: International Energy Group to be wound up; calls for creditors meeting
Gloryholder Liquified Gas Machinery to supply LNG bunker system to Japanese bulk carrier
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Nature Tales is back with a Springtime theme at Barnstaple Library for the Easter holidays!
Family friendly, interactive fun - linking libraries with the great outdoors.
Nature Tales trail will be set up for you to enjoy between 10 & 4pm. Ask a member of staff for your map & nature spotting board. Please note: This event takes place on Castle Green.


LNEG is an R & D institution geared towards meeting the needs of society and companies. By investing in a sustainable research, along with what is best done internationally, it guarantees to have in its areas of competence an adequate response to the needs of the business sector. LNEG develops technical - scientific activities in the areas of Energy and Geology with a view to its application in advanced solutions that allow to leverage the Economy.


1.Click the 'Start' or 'Windows' button in the lower-left hand corner of your screen, click the 'Search programs and files' field. Enter 'Mozilla Firefox' as done in the example or enter the name of your favorite web browser – hit the 'Enter' key or click the resulting link to continue. **NOTE: This tutorial assumes that Mozilla Firefox is the default web browser – if you are using IE or Chrome, some of these steps may need to be slightly modified depending on how download links are handled .
3. If you are using Mozilla Firefox with default settings and extensions, you should see the dialog below – confirm the 'Save File' radio button is selected, and click the 'OK' button. If the 'Downloads' progress window appears, click back to the web browser and move on to the next step.
4. Next, point your web browser to the OpenVPN Community Downloads page. Download and install version 2.3.8. After making your selection of which version to use, click the given link. In the resulting dialog, click the 'Save File' button to continue.
5. Start the OpenVPN client installation process by locating the executable file in the browser's 'Downloads'. To locate this panel click the 'Firefox' menu button in the upper-left corner of the browser window. Locate the 'Downloads' item in the resulting context menu, and click to continue. Once the Downloads panel is open, click the item to select, then right click to open a context menu. Within this context menu, locate the 'Open' item and click it to continue.
6. Depending on your user privileges or operating system settings, you may or may not see the dialog shown in the example below. The installation requires Administrative rights to continue – confirm this request by clicking the 'Continue' button. If a username and password are requested, enter the credentials for an Administrator account. Hit the 'Continue' button and move on to the next step.
7. Once the OpenVPN Client installation has begun, click the 'Next >' button on the first step to continue.
9. No changes need to be made to the installation options, however you may want to scroll through and confirm that each item is ticked. All available install options will ensure that the tutorial can be successfully completed. Move on to the next step after the 'Next >' button is clicked.
10. Confirm the contents of the 'Destination Folder' field – in most cases, the default option will suffice. For those with external devices plugged in, double-check to confirm that the installer isn't trying to place the destination directory on your external device. Click the 'Install' button to continue to the next step.
11 . As the the OpenVPN client installs, you may notice a brief pause as the the TAP driver is installed. Notice the 'TAP INSTALL (tap-0901)' label, as shown in the example. If a 'Windows Security' dialog pops up during this portion of the install, simply click the 'Continue' button or enter your login credentials as indicated in step 6. Once the 'TAP DRIVER' installation finishes, the progress bar will inch forward and finally complete. Move on to the next step once further input is required.
12. Once all of the required files and components have been successfully installed, the installer application will indicate this status with a 'Completed' label above the progress bar. Move on to the next step by clicking the 'Next >' button.
13. On the last page of the installer, you may untick the checkbox labeled 'Show Readme'. If you'd like to consult the official documentation, feel free to leave the box ticked before finally clicking the 'Finish' button in the bottom-right corner of the panel. Move on once the installer has terminated.
14. Back on your Desktop, locate the newly created 'OpenVPN GUI' icon, and execute it by right-clicking and selecting the 'Open' item. Alternatively, you may double-click the icon to execute the GUI. You will not immediately see a dialog or new window, however take notice of the new icon in the taskbar in the lower-right corner of your screen. The desktop icon and taskbar icon are similarly styled, however the taskbar icon will have a red shading by default. Once the GUI is running, move on to the next step.
15. Again, like in the first step, locate the Windows 'Start Menu' button, and click it – then find the 'Search programs and files' field and click into it. Enter 'Downloads' into the search field and click the resulting 'Downloads' item above to continue to the next step.
16. For this step, the contents of the 'ovpn.zip' file, obtained previously in step two, will need to be extracted into the OpenVPN configuration directory. If you downloaded the file to a location other than the default 'Downloads' folder, please move to that location to proceed further. Once in view, select the 'ovpn.zip' file with a single click. Near the top end of the window, under the location and search bar, look for the 'Open' button. Click this button and continue to the next step.
17. Again, find the tool menu below the search and location fields, and click the button labeled 'Extract all files'. After the resulting dialog appears, move to the next step.
18. Within the 'Extract Compressed (Zipped) Folders' window, locate the destination folder field – to the right, find the 'Browse' button, and click it to continue.
19. Within the resulting 'Select a destination' dialog, drop down through the menus until the 'config' directory, under the the 'OpenVPN' folder, is selected. If you chose the default install path during the install process, you may use the example as a guide – if a different install location was selected, your result may differ from the example. Alternatively, the full path, 'C:\Program Files\OpenVPN\config', can be manually entered into the destination field in the previous window. If entering the destination by hand, or via the copy/paste functions, click the 'Cancel' button, enter the destination and continue to the next step. Those who are following the tutorial to the word may click the 'OK' button after the destination has been chosen.
20. Now back in the previous window, confirm your previous selection in the destination field before continuing. Untick the checkbox labeled 'Show extracted files when complete', and click the 'Extract' button: this action may trigger privilege escalation, read all pop-up dialogs carefully.
21. In the corresponding 'Destination Folder Access Denied' dialog, click the 'Continue' button. To confirm this decision, click the second 'Continue' button in the resulting 'Permissions Request' dialog, then move on to the next step.
22. After the progress bar indicates the completion of the extraction process, point your cursor to the 'OpenVPN GUI' icon in taskbar on the lower-right corner of your desktop. Right-click the 'OpenVPN GUI' icon, and locate the desired server configuration in the resulting context menu. Mouse over the selected config/server so the pop-out menu appears, then locate and click the 'Connect' item to move on to the next step.
23. Enter your login information into the 'OpenVPN – User Authentication' dialog exactly what VPNKeys has been sent to your email. Our authentication servers are case-sensitive, and a single mis-capitalized letter will result in an error message. If you are unsure that you have the correct credentials, or run into any error messages in any of the following steps, please contact our support team. After you have filled in both fields, click the 'OK' button to continue, and move on to the final step.
24. Once you have entered your credentials and hit the 'OK' button, you may notice status messages scrolling through the 'OpenVPN Console'. When the secure tunnel is finally established, the console will disappear, and the status indicator shown in the example will appear in your notification area. If any error or warning messages appear, take note of them; look for the 'connected' message above the 'Assigned IP'. Take this opportunity to test the connection by opening your favorite web site or by checking your email. Through the secure OpenVPN tunnel, have the assurance that your online activities are not being monitored by prying eyes.


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In this chapter, we describe how to migrate existing data from external storage systems to IBM Flex System V7000 Storage Node. Migrating the data allows applications to benefit from new features, such as Easy Tier, an intuitive management GUI, and advanced storage replication functions that better support applications.
To migrate data, we use the built-in Storage Migration Wizard on IBM Flex System V7000 Storage Node, which is easy to use and helps guide you through the entire procedure.


Whether you need Wi-Fi for laptops or smartphones, or both, there are many wi-fi Internet corporations that provide service that may fit your house and workplace needs. Companies avoided too many web connections as of the worth or maintained that their web service suppliers have a free quantity for web access which was dear for the businesses. Our redundant network design ensures that our clients get higher Web performance, guaranteed. Web access with tremendous quick downloads and uploads that allows for HD streaming multi-media without the wait!


When you need more horsepower to use larger implements and work in more demanding conditions, the P7030C is a better choice. With 22% more engine and PTO horsepower than the P7010, the P7030C delivers the additional power you need. You get 20 forward and 20 reverse fully synchronized shuttle shift operating speeds, standard creeper, selectable independent or manual PTO, 540/750/1000 RPM rear PTO speeds, shiftable ground speed PTO, 3 rear remote valves, and extendable lower links. The quick attach, self leveling loader not only has more lift capacity at 3,500 lbs than competitive models, it comes standard with grill guard, skid steer coupler and bucket. And regardless of the weather outside, you will be incredibly comfortable in the spacious, climate controlled cab. Even the front and rear wash/wipers are standard, as is the deluxe stereo with CD player.


The HWY8 Jacket: Lined, Red & Black Flannel Jacket | Uncharted Supply Co.
Pop the collar, grab a gas station coffee, top your tank off and turn up Tom Petty's Damn The Torpedos. This jacket feels like America and is perfect for sunny days on the slopes, early mornings behind the wheel, and cool evenings on the lake.The Uncharted logo, strategically placed on your left shoulder, and the subliminal #dontdie under the collar let people know you've got this without saying a word. CAUTION: LENDING THIS JACKET TO SOMEONE ELSE LESS PREPARED HAS SHOWN TO SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE LIKELIHOOD OF CONTINUED OWNERSHIP4.1 oz., 100% cotton flannel shell, 55/45 cotton/polyester, quilted nylon lining, Button closures, Two chest pockets with Velcro® closure, Side entry pockets.


An inductive charging cover for the HTC Thunderbolt popped up on Verizon's site last night, but now thanks to the picture you are seeing above, we know that it won't be the only 4G phone on Big Red throwing a wireless power party. The DROID Charge, which was just announced, is going to receive a similar back piece to allow for wireless charging on one of LG's new Powermat-esque pads and at $29.99 it might be cheaper than the Tbolt's. Oh, and we're also pretty sure the new DROID Incredible 2 will see a similar accessory. Looks like pad charging is the way of the future. Are you excited?


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THE REVOLUTION ENDED IN MAY A film by Mikel Muñoz
Posted on December 20, 2017 at 4:26 pm. Written by Christie
'The revolution ended in May', Mikel Muñoz's 2015 film (Spanish with French subtitles) on the five days of infamy and treachery that ended Spain's social revolution. In the Spring of 1937, with the anti-fascist war at its peak, the pro-Stalinist 'socialists' of the PSOE, led by Finance Minister Juan Negrín, the communist-led PSUC (The Unified Socialist Party of Catalonia) led by Juan Comorera, supported by right wing nationalists of the Estat Català, moved against the power bases of the anarcho-syndicalist workers' militias in Catalonia, starting on April 25 with the customs post at Puigcerdá on the French border, and culminating in the attempted seizure of the Barcelona Telephone Exchange. The latter action and the call for the CNT employees defending the building and adjoining barrio barricades to abandon their positions and give up their arms was endorsed by the infamous 'notables' of the higher committees of the CNT, particularly anarchist ministers Federica Montseny and Juan Garcia Oliver, and CNT National Secretary Mariano T. Vazquez. The following account of the 'Events of May' is from 'Building Utopia'.

REVOLUTION AND SOCIAL REVOLUTION: A Contribution to the History of the Anarcho-Syndicalist Movement in Spain 1930-1937 by Stephen John Brademas. Edited and Introduced by Pedro García-Guirao – eBook £1.50 (see eBookshelf)
Posted on September 23, 2017 at 1:32 pm. Written by Christie
John Brademas died in Manhattan on 11 July 2016, at the age of 89. He was an outstanding member of the United States Congress for the Democratic Party for 22 years (1959-81), a partner with the Rockefeller Foundation, founder of the King Juan Carlos I of Spain Center at New York University (of which he served as president from 1981 to 1992), a recipient of the Great Cross of Alfonso X (the Wise) of Spain (2011), conferred upon him by King Juan Carlos I of Spain, and recipient of some thirty other awards.
However, as his obituary in the New York Times (11 July 2016) set out, behind this glamorous award-studded life lay something that ran much deeper. The son of a Greek immigrant restaurant-owner (whose restaurant came under repeated Ku Klux Klan attacks) and an Indiana elementary-school teacher, John Brademas recalled how his father told him on several occasions that he would strive not to leave him a great legacy (unlikely as he was an immigrant to Indiana and owner of a modest restaurant) but rather a first-rate education. Brademas embraced his father's educational ambitions and never forgot his origins. In fact, James Fernandez (New York University) stressed in his obituary that "towering over everything else, perhaps, was the wisdom, decency and compassion of a truly extraordinary man who never forgot where he came from."1


Thank you for taking the opportunity to learn more about The Four Way Soul Food Restaurant in Memphis, Tennessee. The Four Way Soul Food Restaurant is one of Memphis' premier black owned soul food restaurants.
Thank you for taking the opportunity to learn about Kountry Cookin Soul Food Restaurant in Memphis, Tennessee. Kountry Cookin Soul Food Restaurant is one of Memphis' premier black owned soul food restaurants.


A beautiful necklace featuring dangling drops of hand hammered shaped sparkling curves which fall from the chain and flatter the body.
Handcrafted by contemporary designer jeweller Fiona DeMarco.
Dimensions: Adjustable length 16", 17" and 18". Drop 27mm.


The public will have an opportunity to view the top three entries for the 2015 wild turkey, pheasant and waterfowl stamp design contest.
MADISON – The public will have an opportunity to view the top three entries for the 2015 Wisconsin wild turkey, pheasant and waterfowl stamp design contest that for the first time will be displayed at the Wisconsin State Fair from July 31 to Aug. 10.
Artists had from the end of February through July 21, 2014 to submit entries for the contest. Judging will take place in a closed session the following week. Following judging, the top three entries for each stamp category will be displayed in the Natural Resources Park at the Wisconsin State Fair. Department of Natural Resources staff will be on hand to discuss the history of each program, as well as the central role wildlife art has played in Wisconsin's habitat conservation efforts.
Funds from the sale of these stamps contribute to wildlife habitat restoration and management throughout Wisconsin.
After several years of displaying contest entries at the Aldo Leopold Legacy Center in Baraboo, wildlife officials say the change in venue will allow a greater number of visitors to view the artwork. Increased visibility will help showcase the stamp program and its positive impacts on Wisconsin's wildlife. Visitation during the 11-day Wisconsin State Fair is close to one million people annually, with nearly 120,000 visiting the DNR Park.
Artists and others interested in receiving email updates on the stamp design contests can sign up to receive occasional email reminders about contest entry deadlines, detailed event information and an announcement highlighting the winning artwork for 2015. From the DNR website, dnr.wi.gov click on the email icon in the footer of the page for "subscribe for updates for DNR topics" then follow the prompts and select the "Waterfowl, Wild Turkey, and Pheasant Stamp Design Contests" distribution list.


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Q: Mounting One File on Azure Web App for Containers I have developed the Multi-Container App and trying to deploy on Azure Web App for Containers using docker compose.
I am able to communicate between the containers created.
In one of the container, we need to mount the yaml file to container which docker image name is aler9/rtsp-simple-server
I have tried the options provided on below url,
mount azure file share to web app for linux containers with docker-compose
Still Can't able to find out how to configure it.
This is the error shown,

The docker-compose file as below,

A: Your issue is you put a space between : and destination path /.
So change it to:
- fsmount001:/path/to/file.yaml

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaStackExchange


There seems to be just as many bird feeders available for purchase as there are birds. Which feeder is the best?
Well that all depends upon several factors such as where your feeder will be located, what kind of birds you wish to attract, if there are any predators or pests that can get to your bird feeders, just to name a few.
We have gathered some of the best rated, most liked feeders according to customer reviews on pages specific to the type of bird feeder you would like to get for your backyard, apartment deck or patio, place of work or wherever you would like to have one.
Some of the types of feeders include tube, platform or tray, window, hopper and specialty feeders such as hummingbird, oriole, bluebird, thistle/Nyjer, mealworm, suet and squirrel proof bird feeders. Some people enjoy decorative feeders or making their own.
Tube Feeders - Depending on the size of the seed ports and how you configure this type of feeder (with or without perches, tray or no tray attached), you can attract a wide variety of birds with this type of feeder.
Hopper Feeders - A gravity type feeder where seed is enclosed in a main chamber and bird seed is let out slowly from the bottom into a tray as birds feed.
Platform Feeders - This type of feeder is the most non-specific type of feeder and will attract many different types of birds, big and small. It is considered one of the messiest types of feeders.
Window Bird Feeders - People enjoy these types of feeders because it brings the birds up close for viewing. Typically doesn't hold as much seed as other feeder types, but there is one on the market that makes refilling and cleaning easy. There are feeders that are mirrored and in house style which makes them even more enjoyable.
Oriole Feeder - Attract Orchard, Bullock's, Hooded and Baltimore Orioles to your backyard bird feeder with fruit feeders by offering oranges, nectar and grape jelly.
Best Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder Review & Comparison -For those who have trouble with squirrels stealing bird seed, here is a review of the best squirrel proof bird feeders including Brome Squirrel Buster, Heritage Farms Absolute II, Homestead Super Stop-A-Squirrel and the ever so popular, Droll Yankee Flipper.
Squirrel Buster Plus Bird Feeder Review - Here is an in-depth review of one of the best-selling squirrel-free bird feeders that really works and outwits even the slyest squirrels.
Hummingbird Feeders - Specialty feeders for a sugar solution with tiny feeding ports to attract hummingbirds. You can make your own solution by using this hummingbird food recipe.
Peanut Bird Feeder - Attract even more bird species by putting out a peanut bird feeder in addition to other feeders.
Angel Bird Feeder - For those who want a heavenly touch to your backyard bird feeder.
Precautions against Disease -Protect birds against Salmonellosis, Aspergillus fungus, Avian Pox and others.
Preventing Bird Window Collisions - Millions of birds are killed by window collisions. Follow these tips to keep birds safe from windows.
Precautions against Cats - Keep cats indoors. They kill millions of birds every year. The Cats Indoors! campaign has some great information for cat owners and info to give to your neighbors if you don't own a cat yourself.
If you like the idea of homemade bird feeders and would like to build your own feeder, then go to our bird feeder plans page.
Check out this awesome Bird Feeder Cam to take photos and videos at your bird feeders.


The waterfront location of the Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing puts you near more than 100 stores, so you will have ample shopping opportunities. Succulent meals are close with the Level 2 Steakhouse across the street.
All rooms offer fantastic area views. With over 50 local theatres, you will easily find entertainment that suits you.
All rooms have a writing desk and a TV, and the business center with Wi-Fi is always open. This pet friendly hotel has an indoor swimming pool and a fitness center.
"Internet for free" "Complimentary Wifi"
"Gorgeous Christmas decorations" "Super clean facility"
"Gorgeous Christmas decorations" "Fun weekend getaway"
"Wonderful people front counter" "Staff was friendly and helpful"
"Great pillows" "Queen size beds"
"Everything including" "Internet for free"
"No continental breakfast" "Did not offer breakfast buffet"


In this video I give you my top 2 healthy hair tips for women over 40 and I review the Mycro Keratin Treatment. This video was filmed at my favourite hair salon in Cape Town, Maverick Hair.
In this video, I'm going to tell you how I manage to keep my hair looking healthy and easy to style.
I'm filming from my favourite hair salon in Cape Town, Maverick Hair.
As we get older, our hair tends to loose a lot of it's natural colour, it gets dry and sometimes even changes texture.
2. Go for regular Mycro Keratin Treatments. I have these every 3 months to keep my hair looking good. It's great for women who have over coloured or over styled their hair or struggle with frizzy hair of hair that is difficult to style. The Mycro Keratin Treatment even helps your colour look good.
Make sure to use good hair care products after the treatment. Shampoos that have foaming agent, sodium laureth sulfate, will strip the treatment from your hair. I like the Mycro Keratin shampoo, conditioner and mask. I use the mask every second was as it keeps my treatment working for longer.


Beautiful 3 Bed/2 bath lakefront pool home offered in the sought after gated community of Stonebridge Lakes. Meticulously maintained by the original owner and recently updated with brand new carpet and paint throughout, all this home needs is a new owner! Awesome views in both directions with a pond in the front and stunning conservation area overlooking Turkey Lake behind. Master suite boasts a walk-in closet, double vanities, and french doors leading to a private home office. Plant any of your favorites in your very own vegetable garden or sit back and enjoy the view from your screened in, pavered pool area. Home has a new A/C (2017) and the kitchen has been remodeled with upgraded granite and stainless appliances. Just move in!


The Hearing Loss Association of Greater Baltimore is a chapter of the Hearing Loss Association of America. The national organization was founded by Rocky Stone as Self Help for Hard of Hearing People in 1979; the name was changed in 2006. Our local chapter was founded by a group of Baltimore area residents. The Chapter met at many different locations, such as the Presbyterian Church in Towson and the old HASA building next to the Lovely Lane Church downtown.
People join our chapter when they find they have a hearing loss and decide to do something about it above and beyond visiting the audiologist. They come to learn how hearing loss affects people, how to compensate for a hearing loss, how to deal with personal, family, school, work, and social situations where hearing loss has an impact; to help others with hearing loss; to advocate on the local and national level for access via captioning, interpretation, technology; and to advocate for protection for folks with hearing loss, and to fulfill a desire for cameraderie with other folks who understand what it is to have a hearing loss.
Come visit! Our meetings are free to all.


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LBCC Promises Two Years Free Tuition
By Dianne Anderson
Long before AB 19 became state law allowing all full time community college students a free year of tuition, Long Beach Community College leaders had already taken the lead on their own local program to clear the path to higher education.
Lately, LBCC has upped the ante even more.
Free tuition has increased from one year to two years for students that attend the college after they graduate from high school from the Long Beach Unified School District.
"LBCC was one of the first California Community Colleges to provide students with a free first year of tuition prior to the passage of AB 19," said LBCC President Dr. Reagan Ferragamo Romali in a statement. "Thanks to the generosity of the LBCC Foundation, we will continue to grow our Long Beach College Promise and help LBUSD students by removing the financial barriers to higher education."
Under the extended College Promise program, students receive priority registration at LBCC, where they will experience support and counseling to transition to Cal State University, Long Beach.
Long Beach City College Trustee, Uduak Ntuk, said that qualifying Long Beach Unified School District high school graduates will now realize even greater savings at about $2,200 a year. The tuition free second year will start for students that graduate high school next spring.
College Promise has been around for about a decade, and he said the program is seeing great success. Currently, about 45% of the district high school students that go on to college attend Long Beach City College.
"We're trying to continue to incentivize Long Beach Unified students to come to Long Beach City College, so their first and second year tuition will be free," he said.
Only one requirement is needed to access College Promise 2.0. Students who graduate from Long Beach Unified High School must enter LBCC straight out of high school to be eligible for that second year of free tuition.
"This is just a commitment that the college has for the community, the Long Beach Unified School District is one of the most diverse districts in the state," Ntuk said.
Initially, College Promise started with an agreement between the community, Long Beach Unified Superintendent Christopher Steinhauser, former LBCC President Eloy Ortiz Oakley, and former Cal State University Long Beach president F. King Alexander.
LBCC offered up its "seamless ed" free year tuition, setting the foundation for collaboration among the three education institutions to get LBUSD graduates channeled into academic support, and opportunities.
Dr. Felton Williams said since the school district signed a Memorandum of Understanding with LBCC and CSULB, the local program has expanded exponentially.
Recently, the increased commitment to College Promise 2.0 includes two additional partners, the city of Long Beach and the Port of Long Beach.
The ports are also extremely valuable in terms of potential green jobs, he said. Shippers always ship goods, and the port alliance will strengthen opportunities for local participating students.
He said that ships are moving 12 months out of the year.
"When you think about the port, you've got a ton of economic interests in what's going on with our ports, consider that they are all-weather ports," said Williams, LBUSD Board of Education member.
Similar to voter-approved bond projects and construction work opportunities at Long Beach City College and Long Beach Unified School District, he said the port is also carving out more jobs for the students, and residents who live within the city.
The local port also meets state green goals. Ships cut their engines within a certain radius of the harbor, and visiting trucks are required to switch from diesel to clean-burning fuel. Trains must upgrade to cleaner burning fuel.
He said a lot is going on to improve the health and safety of the community in the city of Long Beach, and the changing business landscape will bring more jobs. Students will be prepared to compete with the help of the College Promise 2.0, and the partnership with California State University, Long Beach.
"People don't realize that Long Beach State is one of the key universities in California in terms of admitting students. It has become a flagship, and turns away at least 30,000 students, but they still take our kids as part of the College Promise agreement," he said.
He said the commitment to local kids takes priority over students coming from out of the area, which is essential to advancing the goals of College Promise.
"They hold to the promise of taking our kids and our kids are showing they can move and advance well. Our kids are showing they can hold their own when they transfer to Long Beach State," he said.
For more information, https://www.lbcc.edu/long-beach-college-promise
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See also
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References

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The Irish Writers Centre was delighted to appoint Lisa Harding as Writer-In-Residence at Pavee Point for 2016—2017. Lisa will shortly be presenting an essay on her time at Pavee Point. Meantime, we have two audio recordings taken from the workshops. Water by James Anthony McDonagh and Mary Collins speaking about Marriage.


Our Yr4s have been busy making some amazing chocolate treats as part of our Erasmus+ project to promote Entrepreneurship. Their company is called CHOCOLATE EXPRESS.
Their chocolate treats will be on sale to celebrate Valentine's Day at break times on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Single items will cost around 50p.
Big thank you to our Yr4 parents who volunteered to help the children make these amazing sweets.


Synopsis Filmmaker Raoul Peck envisions the book James Baldwin never finished, Remember This House. It is a journey into black history that connects the Civil Rights movement to #BlackLivesMatter. It questions black representation in Hollywood and beyond and examines the lives and assassinations of Medgar Evers, Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr.


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By Christopher Boulton From Advocacy to Activism Archives
Last month, I joined ad industry luminaries Deadra Rahaman, Walter T Geer III and Mychael Metcalf along with scholars Jason P. Chambers, PhD; Lynita Taylor, MBA, and Teresa Mastin for the "Ads Need Soul" conference hosted by GTB. The entire three-hour event is available online and you can watch my 15-minute talk below. This column summarizes what I think the advertising industry should STOP and DO if they're serious about dismantling inequality.
STOP hiring friends and relatives who skip to the front of the line because of who, not what, they know. Whether client side or agency side, they're known as "must-hires," a euphemism for white nepotism. This kind of opportunity hoarding is an ugly remnant of the Mad Men era and should be chucked into the dustbin of history. DO pay your interns and raise your entry level wages to attract more than just rich white kids to the business. STOP letting teams hire at the entry-level. DO give HR more power to determine qualifications and challenge teams to work with people who are different from them and contribute a wider range of backgrounds and experiences.
STOP hiring diversity officers. A growing body of evidence suggests that the diversity industrial complex has lost its way and is even enabling systemic racism. DO read Pamela Newkirk's book Diversity, Inc.: The Failed Promise of a Billion-Dollar Business and follow the lead of Coca-Cola's highly successful diversity transformation by using external monitoring to build trust with both your brands and the public. STOP pouring money into anti-bias training. Newkirk cites research showing that the results are mixed and often backfire. DO read and implement the 4A's Equity & Inclusion Manifesto. It was created through a democratic "congressional" process that included the participation of over 300 stakeholders and is full of great ideas.
STOP expecting the advertising industry to hold itself accountable through self-regulation. They've been failing at this for decades. Instead, DO report agency-level diversity data on an annual basis so consumers and advertisers can adjust accordingly. Insist that the 4A's make such public reporting an industry norm by requiring it of all its members. Anything less means they're just not serious about fixing a problem that has festered under their watch.
STOP pretending that substantive change will happen without baselines, targets, incentives and, yes, penalties. The ghosts of Mad Men continue to haunt Madison Avenue decade after decade because, for far too long, the symbolic expression of good intentions with no external mechanism for measurement or material consequences for failure has been allowed to count as "progress." Advertising's unique ability to persuade by creating the appearance of change has helped agencies conceal and protect white gains and Black losses behind the scenes for generations. And, when it comes to feigning reform while continuing to marginalize Black lives and maintain white power, advertising has a long record as a repeat offender.
DO listen to Black women like Alicia Garza. Speaking at last year's ADCOLOR conference, Garza addressed the limits of representation, symbols without substance, the need for Black vision and strategy, and why we need not just values, but rules, consequences, and, yes, STOP signs:
"Sure, we might be able to say there are black people in a C-suite, but the positions that we often hold are those of diversity consultants, right? That has become kind of a new trend across corporate America. You know, we don't want to get slammed for not having Black representation and so we're going to make sure that we have a position, often filled by a Black person, often filled by a Black woman, that's going to look at diversity and inclusion in our company. And we're going to have a lot of great conversations about diversity. We're going to make sure that we do things like celebrate Black History Month and, you know, maybe we'll even do, you know, a video chat about Fannie Lou Hamer.
"But, at the end of the day, representation is not everything, and it's not enough. That is a clear example of how we have symbol without substance. What we need to be doing is making sure that our companies are led by the vision and strategy of Black people who, frankly, are bringing the experience of what it means for Black people to be excluded, right? Not just from the staffing of a company, but for the vision and the strategy. And we need to make sure that that space is wide open. We need to also ensure that we are paying Black people equitably in relationship to their peers inside of a company.
"Values are important, but also rules are important and rules are what shape our everyday lives. If we only talk about people's personalities and right and wrong and good and bad people, then we are only going to get the kinds of interpersonal solutions that rely on people's goodwill, as opposed to accountability to each other. When you're driving, you stop at a stop sign. That is a rule that then has a consequence if you break it. And you can be a really nice person and run a stop sign, but if you run a stop sign, you are going to get a ticket. And who would be displaced, right? And what would be the impact of that? I think those are uncomfortable conversations that we need to have in order for that reckoning to start to become complete."
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Dr. Christopher Boulton is a race representation in advertising researcher, documentary filmmaker, and associate professor of communication at the University of Tampa. His writing has appeared in academic journals such as the Howard Journal of Communications…


UK life expectancy and healthcare spend vs OECD. NHS success story?
UK life expectancy expanded - in line with the OECD average (more or less, there was a little catch up) until recently where (like in a few countries) it seems to be flattening. This is a blunt but well understood measure of a population's health.
A similar type of trend can be seen in childhood mortality. Although experts can gripe with the data, the overall trend is likely robust. There is also some catch up from OECD average from a poorer start.
This is a good achievement by the UK given what the UK has spent on healthcare since the 1970s.
My general observation here is that the UK has underspend / invested less in healthcare but has managed to obtain an average to above average results.
There are many factors that combine to impact life expectnacy and health. Correlation is not causation.
However, I think there is enough data and evidence to suggest that given the amount the UK has invested in health (and social care and education) that if the UK wants to continue the positive trends in health, it will likely have to spend more or at current levels of spend the health out comes will - in my view - likely to continue to tail off.
In this sense, the UK's NHS has been a unique system that has enabled outsized gains in health outcomes for the amount of spend over the last 50 years.
I can't make a nice graph widget, but I can show how this % spend on GDP goes back to the 1970s. so this is arguably about 50 years of under spend, at even the lower end of 2% of GDP that's somewhere in the region of £500bn to £1,000 bn (yes 1 £trillion) in culmulative under spend compared to what would have been spent on the OECD average %.
(Now whether it would have been well spent or what else the UK spent the money on is another debate - maybe the OECD over spent given its outcomes… but given the UK is uniquely low (though Italy is close in some years and has slightly worse outcomes broadly) .
You can see how Germany is approx matching the UK since 1970 on life expectancy and trend (OK it did slowly gain beofre mathcing), but was spending much more of GDP to achieve that.
Cancer survival rates and cures have enormously improved over the last 40 years. From 5 out of 10, 5 year survival rates to close to 7 out of 10 5 year survival rates (although sadly not for pancreatic).
Much like the Hans Rosling Factfulness book argues, we should acknowledge how much better certain items are despite considerable challenges going forward.
I think there are some hard conversations to be had on the allocation of resources on aspects of innovation, especially towards very end of life care.
This you can sense from Atul Gawande's book, Mortality (Gawande Mortality blog post ). If someone is facing average survival of 3 to 6 months, and the tail chances of survival of eg. 2 years are extremely low then a balanced conversation is needed.
Some provoking reads on health innovation in those above/below links.
Value of life, under constrained budgets - see the work of philosopher Jonathan Wolff on a somewhat accessible look at this.
More noise on US healthcare as JP Morgan, Berkshire Hathaway and Amazon form a venture to look at lowering healthcare costs (Bloomberg article). I've been meaning to write a long series of pieces on health, given it is one of my specialties and I can talk about health for almost as many days as I can talk about theatre or investments and sustainability.
But, it's hard to compress those thoughts succinctly.
I've also seen data where items such as socio-economic status, smoking, obesity and other key factors have been balances and US is still worse at the mean).
One of the problems in the US, is that there is no socio-political consensus that healthcare is a human right, in the same way it is in Europe.
Ultimately funding healthcare is as much (or if you follow Cambridge economist Ha-Joon Chang's line of thinking, the politics is everything (23 Things They Don't Tell You about Capitalism) political as economic. Some of the US population believes healthcare is a right and should be public funded, but others in the US do not believe it is a right. Those others believe the healthy should not subsidise the unhealthy. This gives rise to the system the US has and there is the added difficulties of the healthcare economics of risk pools, which is perhaps somewhat unique to healthcare.
So even as the economics of US health weigh even more heavily, I don't see any easy way out for the country unless they can form a consensus on whether it is a right and settles once and for all if it should be privately or publicly funded or what the split should be and then perhaps move towards a system like Singapore or Switzerland. Or can think about distributive justice.