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Head of Strategy and Development at Careers Scotland tells us about the 4th International Symposium
FE Archive	March 12, 2008
Experts from around the world will gather in Aviemore this week to discuss the role of careers guidance in increasing employment, boosting economies, and improving people's wellbeing.
The 4th International Symposium on Careers Guidance and Public Policy comes to the UK for the first time, with more than 100 delegates attending.
Vivienne Brown, Head of Strategy and Development at Careers Scotland took time out from preparing for the event to speak to FE News.
"We will have delegates from 33 countries "" both developed and developing "" attending the symposium. Over the course of four days they will hear from a range of speakers and discuss five main themes we see emerging in careers guidance."
Key speakers at the event will include Gordon Clark of the European Commission, Willy Roe of Highlands & Island Enterprise and Aboubakr Abdeen Badawi, adviser to the Egyptian government. It is hoped that the discussions will inform the development of careers guidance policy around the world.
Vivienne Brown expands: "At the end of the conference each country will take what they have gained from the discussion and draw up an action plan to implement across careers guidance in their country. It is very much about improving the quality agenda for all those countries involved. Many of the delegates attending are civil servants responsible for policy development so this Symposium is a good opportunity to make improvements from the top down.
"The role of careers guidance has never been more important than it is today. Globalisation has changed the face of employment and in order to compete, countries must have a skilled workforce that can quickly adapt to rapidly changing job markets.
Although being held in Scotland the steering group for the symposium is made up of organisations from across the UK including, DIUS, Department of Employment and Learning for Northern Ireland and Careers Wales as well as the Scottish Executive and Careers Scotland.
"Although careers guidance is a devolved policy," explains Vivienne, "we do work closely together with the other home nations as we share the same challenges "" a similar labour market, issues such as migrant workers and legislation affecting disability for example.
" Skills is high up the agenda following the Leitch report and careers guidance plays an important part in that. So we are working together on that aspect and have good contact and collaboration across the UK.
"Ensuring that as many people as possible have the information, motivation and career planning skills they need to pursue and plan their careers throughout their working lives is essential. It's no longer just about getting a job; but of personal and workplace development for career success, which may include moving on to different career opportunities."
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Last spring, Beckham, the king of rookie campaigns, said to expect big things from the team's second-round draft pick. Shepard, in turn, caught 65 passes for 683 yards and eight touchdowns – all in the top five in Giants history for a rookie (Beckham holds each of those records, which he set in 2014).
With a year under his belt, Shepard has only gotten better this offseason and looked impressive during organized team activities (OTAs) and into minicamp, which opened today at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Shepard hauled in a pair of touchdowns and scattered a handful of other receptions throughout Tuesday's practice.
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"To see young Shep, it just put a smile on my face," Beckham said after the first of three practices this week. "He has such a bright future ahead of him, and he puts that smile on your face. It reminds me of when I was young and it was my second year in the league and you are just so happy to be here and to be happy to do what he is doing, so it is reassuring to see from him."
Coach Ben McAdoo also liked what he saw.
"Sterling Shepard had a nice day today," he said. "I think he went out and had a strong first day in camp. He really showed up well inside, made a lot of plays, so it's good to have everyone out here working."
While Beckham saw a lot of familiar faces like Shepard's today, he also saw some new ones. On offense, that included six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Brandon Marshall and rookie tight end Evan Engram, the 23rd overall pick in in the 2017 NFL Draft.
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At LSU, Beckham went 2-1 against Ole Miss, Engram's alma mater.
The only loss was a 2013 game in which Engram caught two passes for 28 yards as a true freshman. Beckham filled up the stat sheet with five catches for 72 yards, a 21-yard punt return, and four kickoff returns for 92 yards.
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A plea bargain douses the scandal of the Thirtymile Fire
The darkest moment in U.S. Forest Service history won't be told — not to a jury, anyway.
Bob Simmons
(U.S. Forest Service)
U.S. Forest Service officials can exhale, finally. Ellreese Daniels' plea bargain in Spokane last week means there will be no U.S. District Court replay of one of the worst days in the agency's history, when four young firefighters died in the Thirtymile Fire, in the canyon of the Chewuch River, northeast of Winthrop, Wash.
Daniels was the first member of the Forest Service ever charged with a felony for his action — or lack of action — in fighting a fire. In the plea bargain, the federal government drops four charges of involuntary manslaughter and seven felony counts of lying to investigators. Daniels pleads guilty to two counts of "making false statements." The manslaughter charges alone could have sent him to prison for 24 years. As it is, he faces the possibility of a year in jail. He's due to be sentenced in June, but his attorney, Tina Hunt of Spokane, is hopeful her client will serve no jail time. "I was appalled that the prosecutor charged him," she said in an interview. "Ellreese did nothing criminal or wrong."
Her statement defines a bitter disagreement within the Northwest firefighting community, and between USFS and the families of the four young people who died on July 10, 2001. Forest Service officials have hoped for nine years for an outcome that would make the case go away, without a public recounting of the appalling blunders that resulted in trapping 14 firefighters and two tourists, and the deaths of four young people within sight of a safety zone. The plea bargain's as good an outcome as they could have hoped for.
The Forest Service has admitted that its supervisors broke all 10 of the Service's fire safety "commandments" in the canyon of the Chewuch that day. Failure after failure occurred that had little to do with Daniels or his limitations as boss of a fire crew. Firefighters arriving early for what looked like a small mop-up job found that their water pumps wouldn't start. Then their hoses burst. Communication with higher-ups was spotty. The chain of command was unclear. No one sought current weather reports that could have warned the firefighters of the great danger they were in. No lookout was posted in the late afternoon, when danger of a fire blowup is at its greatest. (Official definition [232KB PDF] of a fire blowup: "Sudden increase in fireline intensity or rate of spread of a fire sufficient to preclude direct control or to upset existing suppression plans. Often accompanied by violent convection and may have other characteristics of a fire storm.")
A water-dipping helicopter and its pilot sat on the ground for at least four hours, only 20 minutes away, while the Forest Service pondered whether it should dip water from the Chewuch River, home to some threatened species of fish. By they time they got the helicopter up, the Thirtymile Fire was a raging killer. And no one among the frontline crews knew, until it was too late, that they were on a dead-end road with no escape.
The concurrent failures are detailed in a superb book, The Thirtymile Fire, a Chronicle of Bravery and Betrayal, published last year. Author John N. MacLean mines the journal of one of the scorched survivors, along with first-person interviews, tapes of radio transmissions, and government transcripts. He provides painfully vivid accounts of the deaths, along with inquiries into the Forest Service's own disastrous investigation, whose first official report blamed the victims for their own deaths. (MacLean's the son of the late novelist Norman MacLean, author of the best seller A River Runs Through It and is at least as good a writer as his father. He'll be speaking in Spokane at Auntie's Book Store today, May 8, at 7:30 p.m.)
The four victims died in their emergency survival tents on a rocky hillside a few yards from the highway where the others survived. Of those who died - Karen Fitzpatrick, Jessica Johnson, Devin Weaver, and Tom Craven - only Craven had any experience fighting a fire. Daniels told investigators he had ordered the four out of the rocks and onto the road. Prosecutors say he did not.
Whatever Daniels faces after his sentencing in June, the Forest Service seems likely to endure the fallout from the Thirtymile Fire for a long time. According to attorney Hunt, firefighters facing routine questioning after some recent wildland fires are "lawyering up," in her words. "They'll spend money they don't have to hire attorneys because they've seen these appalling charges filed against Ellreese, and they don't trust the Forest Service or the prosecutors."
Some claim the Daniels case has damaged federal and state efforts to retain experienced firefighters and recruit new ones. A Web site where firefighters congregate carries a "Free Ellreese" discussion. Firefighters there declared last April 1 as "Black Tuesday." That's when top Forest Service officials told a congressional hearing that there's been no depressing effect on staffing as a result of the criminal charges against Daniels.
Individual firefighters say they're less willing to be assigned to wildland fires as a result of the Thirtymile Fire case. The International Association of Wildland Fire surveyed 3,362 firefighters before the case was plea-bargained in Spokane. Thirty-six percent of those surveyed said they'd make themselves less available to fight wild land fires, because of the manslaughter charges filed against Daniels. The IAWF is a professional association representing members of the wildland fire community.
According to Sen. Diane Feinstein of California, the agency's own data show firefighters quitting at a higher than normal rate, especially in Southern California forests. Feinstein, who chairs the subcommittee governing the USFS budget, complained that the Forest Service is avoiding the question of how many slots will go unfilled during the fire season, which is already under way in the Southwest.
An independent firefighting contractor from the Northwest — not bound by loyalty to the Forest Service — told me in an interview last week: "There's always been this heartbreak when one of us is killed. Now in addition to the sadness there's also the thought, 'I could go to jail next time.'"
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The movement led to the evolution of 'Vachana Sahitya,' which is a form of rhythmic writing in Kannada or prose texts.Over 250 Vachanakaru (writers), compiled over 11,000 vachanas (verses). But, how well do you know about it? Better yet, have they even been documented well to further linguistic and literary research? Well, a few years ago the answer would have been in the negative.
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Omshivaprakash who works for Carmatec IT Solutions Private Limited as a director for business development and technology in the city claims that several apps have scrapped data from their sites without an acknowledgement. "We are happy to see that we did make people think around such requirements," he says.
He adds that people use their Wordpress plugins and ask them to share data to build apps and to do research. "All this info is public in our Google Group. We have kept the platform open for all such research work around language tecnology," he says.
While anyone from anywhere can contribute to the projects, the collective includes a few regulars including Yogesh K S 27, Shrividya Bharadhwaj 28 and Devaraj K 27. The collective of around 10 core members headed by Omshivaprakash also created a searchable book index for Kannada eBooks called Pustaka Sanchaya. This helps you find over 5,000 books from digital library of India, Osmania university and Kanaja's eBooks in Kannada.


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In the middle of the party, Rinna decides to come clean in front of everyone. "After game night, I met with Eden, and I said some things in the heat of the moment that I didn't remember exactly, and now that I've had time to think about it and to talk to Harry about it, I said them. I said them," said Rinna. Kyle Richards is not happy to learn that Rinna flat out lied to her in Mexico and Kim wasn't ready to accept her apology with open arms. "You are always saying things, and then you're like, 'Oh I said it, and I'm sorry!' You told Eden that I am near death, that I am not in a good place — that is so uncalled for," said Kim. Rinna's whole defense was that she said those things in the heat of the moment because she was still upset about what happened at game night earlier in the season.
Some of the other girls chimed in to defend Kim like Vanderpump and Dorit, but Kim didn't need any help. She fired back, "You don't think of the consequences for other people! My children are affected. My sisters are affected. My friends are affected. My grandchild will be affected!" Rinna then backpedaled when she said she questioned Kim's sobriety after game night because "a sober person doesn't act like that." Eden wasn't off the hook for her part in it either as Kim turned to her and said, "You, being in recovery, go around and repeat it!" She also told her to stop comparing her relationship with her late sister to the one she has with her sister Kyle. Rinna chimed in once again, because she hadn't said enough already, and told Kim she wasn't being very compassionate to Eden's situation.
The conversation somehow went from Rinna apologizing for spreading lies about Kim's sobriety to two seasons ago when Kim made odd comments about Harry Hamlin. Kim denied this, but even Kyle told her she had "implied" something back when the girls were in Amsterdam. "Do you know how many people have come up to him and said, 'What did you do? So it did hurt our family," said Rinna. Kim finally apologized, and Rinna seemed to accept it. They all agreed to move on from the situation once and for all and all the women seemed satisfied….except for Vanderpump.
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Each year the European Lung Foundation (ELF) presents its annual awards during the European Respiratory Society annual Congress. It recognises people making an impact on respiratory public health and also patients.
The ELF award is given each year to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the service of human health in the respiratory field.
In 2018, the ELF Award went to the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group for the organisation's dedication to improving air quality in numerous major cities, and for millions of citizens, worldwide. During the ERS International Congress in Paris, ELF Chair Isabel Saraiva went to Paris City Hall to present the ELF Award to Anne Hidalgo, the city's mayor, who also chairs C40.
Outgoing ELF Chair Dan Smyth presented the ELF Award to Professor Colin Sullivan, the inventor of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). The Award recognised Professor Sullivan's huge contribution to improving the lives of people living with sleep apnoea – an issue personally felt by Dan, who uses CPAP himself.
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This award is given to a patient who has shown considerable strength and motivation to fight their lung disease as well as inspiring others to do the same.
In recognition of her invaluable contribution to the production of the ERS "Fightback" magazine and for her bravery in sharing her story about her personal fight against TB.


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Johnston girls sprint to front of cross country pack
John Naughton
jnaughton@dmreg.com
Johnston's top-ranked girls' cross country team has its own version of Heartbreak Hill.
There's a steeply angled hill near the Saylorville Spillway, and runners need 30 to 40 seconds to climb its pain-inducing 150 meters.
And for atmosphere, you can't beat the wildlife.
"Usually when we're there, the turkey vultures are circling overhead — just in case," coach Pat Hennes said.
But this is a team that loves a challenge.
The Dragons are a young squad that has taken on strong foes, blended a few veterans with state title experience and newcomers, and has gone on a 10-mile endurance run that sounds like an episode of "Survivor."
The team's top five athletes are currently ranked among the top eight of the state's Class 4A cross country runners by the state coaches' association.
Senior Emily Poss, a four-year varsity competitor, said it's a comfortable environment, even for a program that won a state championship two years ago.
"It feels a lot more laid-back," Poss said. "We've been having fun getting to the top."
The Dragons finished seventh in 4A last year. The team has been on a fast track to improving.
Freshmen Brooke McKee (who is ranked fifth) and Paige Horner (who is rated seventh) have made an impact.
McKee, whose older sister Jessica is a junior on the squad, said she was excited to join the team. She wanted to be like her sister.
"I've always admired her and wanted to be like her," McKee said.
Horner, a triathlete, weighed her fall sports options before joining the cross country squad. She decided the day before practice began to pick cross country over swimming.
"I'm really happy," Horner said. "I'm a better runner than a swimmer."
Several of last year's junior varsity runners made the transition to the varsity this fall. They were helped along by older athletes.
"They took us under their wing and showed us how it's done," said Josie Hovey, a sophomore.
Fellow 10th-grader Lauren Urban pushed herself through tough workouts to prepare herself for the varsity.
"It was a lot of hills, which was not fun," Urban said.
Freshman Clara Toot said her teammates have helped her cope with race day jitters.
"I get worried before, during and after," Toot said.
One of the team's biggest challenges was a run of more than 10 miles. The girls were dropped off in Polk City, then ran back to school.
The athletes helped each other along the way, with a lot of smiles.
"The whole time, we were talking and having fun," McKee said.
Golfers moving to districts soon
The fall golf season is quickly winding down. District meets will be held Oct. 4.
Meets will be held at four sites: Pheasant Ridge Golf Course in Cedar Falls, Dodge Riverside Golf Club in Council Bluffs, Veenker Memorial Golf Course in Ames and Palmer Hills Golf Course in Bettendorf.
The Class 4A state meet is Oct. 7-8 at the Tournament Club of Iowa in Polk City.
Fairfield girls making waves
While the Fairfield girls' swimming program may not be known as a state power, the team is making itself known as the state's leader in the 200-yard medley relay this fall.
The unit of Tea Harris, Tessa Seibert, Mady Rauscher and Erica Olson swam a state-leading 1:45.40 in a meet Sept. 15 at Keokuk.
Schiller sets the pace
Sam Schillinger of Cedar Falls took third in last year's Class 4A state boys' cross country meet. But he's hit No. 1 in the state rankings this fall.
Schillinger, a senior, owns the top spot in the latest state coaches' rankings. He's ahead of Johnston's Patrick Bose.
A year ago, Schillinger placed third behind two seniors, Ryan Schweizer of West Des Moines Dowling Catholic and Tysen VanDraska of Cedar Rapids Prairie.
To get high school results and more
* Follow the Register's reporters on Twitter: @JohnNaughton, @codygoodwin, @cuellarchris.
* To suggest a story, contact John Naughton at jnaughton@dmreg.com or on Twitter @JohnNaughton.


These beautiful boots just came in the other day.
I can't wait to show you all the outfits I'll be wearing with these shoes. In the meantime, here are some looks for inspiration.
This calls for a giveaway soon!
If you're walking along Hassan Assem Street in Zamalek, a small canopy with the name 'Dina Maghawry' is bound to catch your eye. The shop has an exquisite Mediterranean feel to it, with beautiful tiled floors, and old vintage cupboards.
Objet D'art which is bohemian inspired and flowery, using bright enamels adorned with chunky semi-precious stones in really nice colors.
Patrie is an authentic collection. Dina expresses her love for Egypt through the use of culture relevant symbols such as the old Egyptian flag, five piaster coins and the eagle of the Egyptian flag.
There's something for everyone; bracelets, earrings, necklaces and rings. Prices range from EGP150 to EGP1500, so you can buy these lovely pieces regardless of your budget.
Whether you want to buy yourself something nice or a christmas present for someone, these beautiful pieces should definitely be on top of your list.
In an attempt to become more environmentally friendly, H&M is launching a new recycling initiative, iCollect, in February 2013. The global recycling initiative will let you exchange old clothes for store discounts.
iCollect boxes will be placed near cash wraps in stores. Shoppers can drop off bags of used clothes and get vouchers in the form of store discounts in exchange for each bag of clothing donated. Any type of garment is accepted. Non-H&M items items are fair game, as are pieces that aren't in good condition.
Time to clean up your closets, ladies!
Don't get caught out giving lame gifts this Christmas season. Young Republic have released their 2012 Christmas Collection featuring hundreds of unique and exciting gift ideas for the fashionable man, woman and child. Showcasing the best from over 100 of their hottest independent designers, these gift ideas are sure to wow the crowd this Christmas!
From Justin Bieber (oh well... let's not talk about that), to Russell Brand, to Lenny Kravtiz pairing them with platform boots. There's been quite an array of those on the runways and retail racks. From Givenchy and John Bartlett to Uniqlo.
Ladies, what do you think about this? Is it just accepting blurred gender lines within the fashion industry and that menswear is not inspired by womenswear? Is it fashion forward? Or it means men should just start shopping from the women's department?
PS: I wonder if they'll go shopping for purses too because now they have nowhere to put their wallets.
This winter is all about studs and spikes of all kinds; silver, gold, and black. Here are some of my favorite studded items.
This Holiday season, Levi's is offering free customization of every item bought in-store between November 16 and December 16.
With Christmas approaching, most labels are launching special collections each year to celebrate the festive season. Levi's jumped on the personalization bandwagon. With labels like Sandro offering shoppers the opportunity to customize sneakers, Levi's will be be personalizing every item bought in store this holiday season. Perfect one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts for everyone!
With the help of a personal stylist, decide exactly where you'd put studs, stars, rhinestones or pearls at the Levi's Tailor Shop on the First Floor of the Champs Elysées store from November 16 to December 16.
I still love you, New York.
By now most of you know about the devastation of Hurricane Sandy, and the impact the storm has had on the East Coast. A lot of people were left in need of lifesaving work being done by the American Red Cross.
Financial donations help the Red Cross provide shelter, food, emotional support and other assistance to those affected this tragedy.
Thread art, Plexus no. 19, by artist Gabriel Dawe in Como, Italy. An installation made of thread for Miniartextil. Breathtakingly ethereal and awe-inspiring.
The exhibit consists of two thread structures streamed across an upper and lower balcony that is meant to be experienced from different angles or at different times of the day. As Dawe's puts it, "When the sun comes in in the morning, it is fantastic. Having those window-shaped light beams add a dimension to the installation. I always like when I get direct sunshine on them because it emphasizes the layering of the thread in very interesting ways."
The installation is part of Miniartextil, an annual exhibition of contemporary art, and is open now through November 18, 2012.
Canadian model Heather Marks took part in H&M's latest style book, entitled A New Mix. She mixes and matches items and you can find some modern shapes with color prints and varied hues. Peplum skirts, form-fitting pants and comfy sweaters appear to be what's in trend for autumn.
A while ago, I came across this Facebook group selling beautiful accessories and I've been meaning to write about it but being the corporate slave that i am, I usually forget.
The talented Engy Etribi makes use of colors and mixes different materials to make beautiful pieces. You can check out her work here.
Finally! The Maison Martin Margiela for H&M collection. Out in stores November 15th.
I certainly hope it's out in Egypt in November. I'm wondering if they're getting the collection to begin with.


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Whenever you have a team that has a history stretching back more than 115 years, there is bound to be a rich story of their evolution along with the game and America at large from the early days to present times. The Chicago White Sox history includes major stories in baseball lore, iconic stadiums, players, managers, and World Series champions a century apart.
It all began in 1901 when Charles Comiskey relocated his team to Chicago and renamed them as the White Stockings. Members of the American League since its inception that year, they were also the inaugural champions, capturing the first ever American League pennant. The World Series, however, did not begin until 1903 so that was the end of the season for Comiskey's team.
Their next pennant championship came in 1906 and they went on to play in their first World Series against their Windy City rivals, the Chicago Cubs. The White Sox prevailed to win their first championship after winning the series in six games. Another title would come in 1917.
The team returned to the World Series two years later, infamously taking part in a plot to throw the series. Known as the Black Sox Scandal, the incident ultimately led to the permanent ban of eight players from the White Sox. Despite many requests over the years for reinstatement, the ban remains in effect.
The scandal completely derailed the team and the White Sox did not win another pennant until 1959. However, despite successful seasons in the 50s and 60s, the team did not have any other hardware to show for their performances. Ups and downs throughout the 70s and 80s kept them team from stringing together many winning seasons. The constant threat of being moved from Chicago kept the team in limbo.
A new stadium brought stability to the club in 1991 along with 12 winning records between 1990 and 2005. That year, after winning 99 games to take the AL Central title, the White Sox moved through the playoffs swiftly, ultimately winning the World Series by sweeping the Houston Astros.
Posting a record of 62-100 last season, the White Sox are still a team in transition. Manager Rick Renteria is shuffling around his lineup to try to bring the best out of this young squad. Bringing in veteran catcher James McCann to call the game behind the plate has had a calming presence for the rest of the position players. First baseman Jose Abreu leads the team, while Yoan Moncada, Tim Anderson, and Yolmer Sanchez all have just a few years of MLB experience under their belts. The outfield is a similar story with veterans Jon Jay and Leury Garca showing the ropes to young leftfielder Eloy Jimenez. Right-handed hitter Welington Castillo is spending the majority of his time in the DH spot. As the youth of this team grows into everyday players, Chicago might be able to soon turn the corner and become playoff contenders.
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Notable alumni stars of the White Sox franchise include Ozzie Guillen, Robin Ventura, Carlton Fisk, Mark Buehrle, Harold Baines, 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson, Ted Lyons, Eddie Collins, Paul Konerko, Minnie Minoso, Luis Aparicio, Nellie Fox, Luke Appling, and Frank Thomas. For more information about the history of the Chicago White Sox click here.
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Regarding Rights
America is a nation born of violence. From the very beginning of European settlement, the effort to establish a foothold was a constant battle, sometimes with the peoples here before the Europeans (who weren't all sunshine and rainbows to each other before Europeans arrived) and sometimes with the land itself. Sometimes it was both: the Lost Colony of Roanoke likely acquired its moniker through a combination of drought and fighting the natives. Settlers were the hardy, the brave, the avaricious, and, often, the desperate.
In the two centuries after Roanoke the border of what became colonies pressed westward. There were Englishmen, and French, and Germans, but the point of the spear was as often as not Irish and Scots-Irish, pushing west from Pennsylvania and Virginia, through the Shenandoah and over the Wilderness Road into Tennessee and Kentucky. Most had little in the way of material possessions, but brought with them one indispensable tool, adopted from German settlers who had settled in Pennsylvania: the "Kentucky" long rifle.
The long rifle, with its spiraled bore and longer barrel, offered significant advantages over smooth-bore muskets, in both range and accuracy. Settlers shouldered them in the French and Indian War, Pontiac's Rebellion, and countless unnamed skirmishes with the Indian tribes. When the break with England came, it was on both sides at Kings Mountain, that battle of rebel and loyalist militias, a rift foreshadowing another still four score years in the future. Those familiar with the movie The Patriot can envision the advantages long rifles could offer from the (albeit technically fictional) scene in which Benjamin Martin threatens Cornwallis with the prospect of officers being targeted in every engagement. That conversation may not have happened but the basic premise is certainly true. The long rifle was present in western Pennsylvania, when the President of a new nation, under a new Constitution, marched out to put down an armed rebellion over a tax on whiskey. President Washington succeeded using just the show of military force, though he left a contingent of 1200 Federal troops behind for a time, just in case. What he did not do, what as far as is known to history he did not even consider doing, was disarm the populace.
The new Constitution that President Washington swore to preserve, protect, and defend included a provision almost without precedent in human history. While it did borrow from the English Bill of Rights of a century prior ("Protestants may have arms for their defence suitable to their conditions and as allowed by law") the Second Amendment to the American Bill of Rights went a step further: it stated that, without reference to religion or social class or any other qualifier, "a well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed." The genius of the Second Amendment was not that it recognized the right of individuals to possess arms (the English Parliament had done that, at least for Protestants) or even that it forbade the government from infringing upon that right. The real genius, the thing no government had ever done, was recognizing that the states, and by extension the people, might someday find it necessary to take up arms against an overbearing and tyrannical central government.
President Washington was undoubtedly familiar with Federalist No. 46, published in January of 1788 and penned by James Madison, a man largely responsible for the Constitution and Bill of Rights who was serving Virginia in the House of Representatives as Washington marched toward Pennsylvania in late 1794. Washington, for his part, viewed the tax as legitimate under the new federal Constitution but had little desire to use force so early in the life of the nascent republic (he delayed as long as he thought prudent and later pardoned the few men actually convicted of federal crimes.) Madison, much more prone to siding with the People as opposed to the Government, had written in Federalist No. 46 just 6 years prior:
Besides the advantage of being armed, which the Americans possess over the people of almost every other nation, the existence of subordinate governments, to which the people are attached, and by which the militia officers are appointed, forms a barrier against the enterprises of ambition, more insurmountable than any which a simple government of any form can admit of. Notwithstanding the military establishments in the several kingdoms of Europe, which are carried as far as the public resources will bear, the governments are afraid to trust the people with arms. And it is not certain, that with this aid alone they would not be able to shake off their yokes. But were the people to possess the additional advantages of local governments chosen by themselves, who could collect the national will and direct the national force, and of officers appointed out of the militia, by these governments, and attached both to them and to the militia, it may be affirmed with the greatest assurance, that the throne of every tyranny in Europe would be speedily overturned in spite of the legions which surround it. Let us not insult the free and gallant citizens of America with the suspicion, that they would be less able to defend the rights of which they would be in actual possession, than the debased subjects of arbitrary power would be to rescue theirs from the hands of their oppressors.
Much has occurred on the topic of the Second Amendment between the Whiskey Rebellion and the present. The militias were put into practice in a war we fought against ourselves. The Supreme Court, as on so much else, has been scattershot: it's difficult to see (at least to this layman) how the Justices who ruled on United States v. Miller (1939) were reading the same Constitution as those who ruled on Caetano v. Massachusetts (2016). Arms have changed, the federal government has changed, people have changed, but one thing has not changed: the Second Amendment remains the People's last bulwark against tyranny, whether the majority of citizens, or the federal judiciary, want to admit it or not.
This is not an opinion one voices in polite company. The media, and to a large extent the politicians themselves, have done an excellent job painting anyone who believes the main reason the Founders included the Second Amendment is defense from the government as crazy and potentially dangerous. Even among limited government Constitutionalists who believe in the personal right to gun ownership, the idea is considered at the very least eccentric. Most people seem to subscribe to the idea that we have reached the end of history and violence against the government, even if just, would be futile; or they believe we have at least reached a point where we can sort out our differences with the government in court. This is not only extremely naive concerning human nature but also makes the assumption that the government in question must always be federal. Potentially the same applies just as much to resisting, say, your local south Florida sheriff's office.
There is also a segment of the electorate who will never recognize an individual right to firearms at all, or if they do it is limited to single-shot hunting rifles and not "weapons of war." These are the people who start sentences with "no civilian needs a…." as if the Constitution contains a clause requiring a citizen to prove he "needs" the arms the Second Amendment says he can keep and bear. The implication that the onus is on the citizen to justify their rights, as opposed to the government justifying restrictions on those rights, is typical of the mindset of those who believe that, in every area of life, the government has a duty to do things for you instead of just a responsibility to not do things to you.
In a perverse way these people may actually understand the originalist meaning of the Second Amendment better than a lot of gun rights supporters. Their calls for the confiscation of firearms, particularly what they deem "military style" firearms, just so happens to coincide with their desire for ever larger and more intrusive government. This is why they can believe both that individually owned weapons can't possibly protect you from the overwhelming force of the government and that a pistol in the hands of a sheriff's deputy has absolutely no chance against an AR-15. The reason this does not strike them as contradictory is that they're really only interested in one thing: confiscation. Whatever argument they feel advances that goal in the moment is the one they will use, with no concern for accuracy and truth. They realize, consciously or not, that the individual right to keep and bear arms is the last line of defense against their beloved government, and they desire the citizenry be defenseless.
Luckily for us, the Founders knew enough about popular passions to implement a system designed to prevent rule by the mob, represented in this case by the mouthpieces from Parkland High and their media co-conspirators. Unfortunately for us, as a society we have become dangerously emotional in our politics (the bad laws passed and the freedoms surrendered in the name of safety, especially children's safety, are legion) and the guy in the White House seems more than willing to sign a restrictive gun control bill, despite pressure from the Right. In their incessant attacks on the NRA the Left signals that for all their lip service about democracy they don't much like it when Second Amendment supporters use the tools at their disposal to influence members of Congress. Americans without strong feelings on guns would do well to consider that, if the full court press against the NRA works, the next target may be a lobbying group they do support.
The purpose of the Second Amendment is that the people, either individually if necessary or collectively under the flags of their respective states, ultimately possess the means to ensure their liberty, be those means the Long Rifle or the AR-15. There are dangers in the world, but none is so threatening as a free man's disregard of his natural rights. It is possible that too many have disregarded them for too long, and there is no going back. Surely there remain, as Madison called them, the "free and gallant citizens of America." Whether there are enough is anyone's guess.


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Fred Dryer
TV Personality, Actor, Former NFL Defensive End & Radio Host
Veteran actor Fred Dryer (Sheriff Lock) is best known for his work in the title role of the popular NBC television series Hunter. From 1984 to 1991, Dryer portrayed LAPD Homicide Detective Sergeant Richard Hunter, a mobster's son turned cop, in this program created by Frank Lupo and produced by the late Stephen J. Cannell. Along with starring in the series, Dryer also directed and produced several episodes. The show aired in 88 countries, from Europe to China, and continues to air in some of those markets today.
In 1995 he created and produced a detective series, Land's End, in which he starred with Geoffrey Lewis, Tim Thomerson and Pamela Bowen. The Disney (Buena Vista Television) show shot on location in Cabo San Lucas for 22 episodes.
That same year he reprised his Hunter role in The Return of Hunter: Everyone Walks in L.A. and did so again in 2002 for Hunter: Return to Justice and Hunter: Back in Force in 2003, the latter of which kicked off a brief run of five new episodes of the series.
Dryer also starred in recurring roles on several series: Agent X, Diagnosis Murder and Cheers, and co-starred in the made-for-television movies The Wrong Woman, Wild Grizzly, The Rousters and The Kid from Nowhere.
In addition, Dryer has appeared in a variety of television programs from newer shows like Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Crisis, The Millers and Justice League to such classics as Hart to Hart, CHiPs, Lou Grant and Laverne & Shirley, among others.
His film credits include Snake & Mongoose, Suits on the Loose, Highway 395, The Independent, Stray Bullet, Death Before Dishonor and Cannonball Run II.
Before acting, Dryer played professional football for 14 years. In 1969 he was drafted by the New York Giants in the first round of the NFL Draft as the 13th player selected overall. He ended up leaving New York to play for the Los Angeles Rams from 1972 to 1981. As an L.A. Rams player, Fred made the Pro Bowl in 1970 and 1975, and played in Super Bowl XIV against the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1980.
In college, Dryer played for the San Diego State University Aztecs under Coach Don Coryell during his 1967/1968 seasons. As a defensive end, he was named First Team All-American in 1968 and played in the College All-Star Game, East-West Shrine Game and Hula Bowl in 1969. He was considered among the most dominant pass rushers in college football history and in 1988 was inducted into the Aztec Hall of Fame followed by the College Football Hall of Fame in 1997.
Today, Dryer resides in Los Angeles. He continues to produce and act, and currently hosts a digital radio talk show on CRN, The Sports Lounge, with co-host Michael Horn.
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19 days to visit the main sites of Peru and Bolivia. Visit the navel of the World: the Machu Picchu and Cusco, the Inca city and the mysterious Lake Titicaca. You will plunge into the special atmosphere of the Andean city of La Paz. Then you will escape to the Salar and Sud Lipez.
At your arrival at the airport Jorge Chávez of Lima, you will be taken to your hotel.
Night at the hotel El Tambo.
You will be transferred to the Lima airport to take your flight.
Departure for a half-day dedicated to the discovery of the ruins around Cusco (Sacsayhuaman and Q'enqo) and of the historical center: Koricancha (Temple of the Sun) and the Cathedral where several paintings of the Cusco School and many gold and silversmithery pieces and precious stone objects are displayed.
Return to the hotel in Cusco.
Night at the hotel Encantada.
8am departure in a private vehicle to explore the Sacred Valley of the Inca. The first stop is at Pisac in order to visit the impressive Inca ruins and the handicraft market. Then we continue to the Inca village of Ollantaytambo where we will visit the fortress.
Departure for a 2 hours ride by train to Aguas Calientes. The Vistadome's wagons are completely covered with glass for a panoramic view throughout the journey.
Night at the hotel Hatun Inti Classic (ex Inti Inn).
In the early morning, direct connection to the shuttle service that will drive you to the citadel of Machu Picchu.
Arrival to Machu Picchu, wonder of the world.
Machu Picchu is an ancient Inca city of the fifteenth century in Peru. Abandoned during the collapse of the Inca Empire, Machu Picchu sacred city, forgotten for centuries, is considered as a masterpiece of Inca architecture. It was unveiled in 1911 by the American archaeologist Hiram Bingham.
Together with your english speaking guide, you will start to discover the archaeological complex, still covered by the morning mist, built on top of a ridge and surrounded by precipices. A stunning view that evolves with the progression of the sun! After the guided tour (around 3 hours for the visit), you have the opportunity to discover on your own.
Return by train to Ollantaytambo.
Reception at the train staion and transfer to the hotel in the Sacred Valley.
Night at the hotel Villa Urubamba.
In the morning, departure in a private vehicle for a day dedicated to the discovery of the Sacred Valley. First stop at the cultural site of Moray, a former Incan agricultural 'laboratory'.
Then, continuation of the excursion to Maras: salt mines in the middle of the Cordillera! Visit of the village of Chinchero and its colonial church.
Drive back to Cuzco and transfer to the hotel.
Journey by bus to Puno, town located on the shores of Lake Titicaca. Wonderful landscapes along the road. We go over the Raya Pass, at an altitude of 4320 meters. Stop at Pukara village, of the archaeological site of Raqchi and of the "Sistine Chapel" of the Andes in Andahuaylillas. Reception and transfer to the hotel in Puno. Lunch included (buffet restaurant at Sicuani).
Note: visitors are not accompanied by a guide on the bus journey. However, a Spanish/English-speaking guide, exclusive to the bus company, participates to the journey and gives information along the way.
Option: the Andes Orient Express operates from November to March on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays (and also on Fridays from April to October).
Night at the hotel Intiqa.
Early in the morning, transfer to the port of Puno where we embark on the journey to the islands of Uros and Amantani. After a 25-minute cruise, we visit the floating islands. These islands are not natural; they were built by the Uros tribe, whose main activity is fishing. We then head for Amantani (around a 2 and a half hour cruise) where we will be welcomed by a local family who will share their lunch with us. In the afternoon we will take a walk up to the high point of the island and visit the archaeological sites dedicated to Pachamama and Pachapapa.
Dinner and night in the home of a local family.
Note: Very basic accommodations at a local family's home.
In the morning we leave by boat for Taquile (around a 1-hour cruise), a culturally very interesting island where the inhabitants had no contact with the outside world for four centuries and have therefore preserved their ancestral traditions. Visit and lunch (not included) in a local island restaurant. Return trip to Puno in the mid-afternoon and transfer to the hotel.
Private transport Puno - Desaguadero, On the way, visit to the aymara villages of Chucuito, Juli and Pomata.
We meet our guide at the border (at the Bolivian immigration post after the bridge). Departure in private vehicle. Along the way, we stop at the archaeological site of Tiwanaku. Guided visit through the pre-Columbian ruins, which are considered to be amongst the most important of the continent. Arrival in La Paz by late afternoon.
Note: On Friday, the local market in Desaguadero can make traffic difficult leading to delays in crossing the border.
We start the long north to south crossing of the altiplano to Uyuni, small town on the edge of the Salar (12 to 14-hour trip). We meet at the hotel one hour before the bus departure, for a transfer to the bus station of La Paz.
- Tuesdays and Fridays, departure of the private transport for Oruro at 9am on tuesday and at 10 a.m. on fridays. Arrival in Oruro at around 1pm-2 p.m., then departure of the train Expreso del Sur for Uyuni at 2:30 on tuesdays and at 3:30 p.m on fridays. Arrival in Uyuni at 9:30 on Tuesdays and at 10:20 p.m. on fridays. Pick up by our team upon arrival.
- Wednesdays and Sundays, departure of the private transport for Oruro at 2 p.m. Arrival in Oruro around 6 p.m., then departure of the train Wara-Wara for Uyuni at 7 p.m. Arrival in Uyuni at 2:20 a.m. the next day. Pick up by our team upon arrival.
- Other days, day open. We meet in the hall of the hotel at 8 p.m., for the transfer to the bus station of La Paz.
Departure of the night bus at 9 p.m. This bus is comfortable and direct to Uyuni. Arrival the next morning at around 7:30 a.m. Pick up by our team upon your arrival in Uyuni.
Lunch and dinner open (bar-restaurant La Loco recommended).
Note 3: This trip can be done by plane (1 hour flight). On request.
We will leave Uyuni in a private car at 08:30 am and cross the Cordillera de los Frailes to reach Potosí (el. 3900 m.a.s.l.). The so-called "Imperial City" had a time of international glory in the 16th and 17th century when it sheltered the world's largest silver mine. Nowadays the Cerro Rico ("Rich Hill") is still exploited but the glory is memory. On the way, we will stop in Pulacayo, village that sheltered the second largest silver mine in South America in the 17th and 18th century. It is now almost a ghost town but the museum relates its glorious past. We will arrive in Potosí after 3 to 4 hours on the road (205 km).
We will leave Potosí in a private car to reach the nice small colonial city of Sucre (el. 2810 m.a.s.l.) at the end of the afternoon. We will leave behind the Altiplano and descend to the Chuquisaca Valley. Here we will cross the Pilcomayo River on the Sucre Bridge; an interesting structure that looks like a medieval construction, even if built in the 19th century. We will arrive in Sucre after around 3 hours on the road (160 km).
Domestic flight Sucre - La Paz.
Meet at the hotel with your guide at 2:00pm for a tour of La Paz, a city located at almost 4000 m.a.s.l.: the Sagárnaga street and its local handicraft market (one of the most famous of South America), the witches' street, the San Pedro's food market, the historical center and the colonial area.
El Tambo hotel is located in the heart of Miraflores district and just a few steps from the Pacific. The hotel rooms are modern, comfortable and evoke the culture and heritage of the country. The perfect place to discovering the different districts of the peruvian capital.
This charming hotel is located in the Arts District in San Blas, the heart of Cusco. The modern and elegant infrastructure offers a great comfort, surrounded by magnificent gardens where guests can relax in between various visits to Cusco and surrounding areas. Beyond the discovery of the Inca capital, the location is the ideal starting point to visit some of the most famous tourist attractions in South America such as the magnificent sanctuary of Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley sites.
Hatun Inti Hotel Classic (ex Inti Inn) is a charming hotel located at the foot of Machu Picchu, in the main street of the village of Aguas Calientes. The rooms are cozy and comfortable and the hotel is located close to the thermal baths of Aguas Calientes where you can relax after your tour of the citadel.
Villa Urubamba hotel is implanted in the heart of Sacred Valley in a country setting. Located along the Urubamba River, it offers comfortable rooms in a tranquil setting opening onto a lush garden. Located along the Urubamba River, it offers comfortable rooms in a tranquil setting opening onto a lush garden.
Located just a 5 minutes walk from the center of Puno, the Intiqa Hotel offers tastefully decorated rooms and equipped with free Wi-Fi. You may try and taste the regional flavours in the restaurant. The Intiqa Hotel offers comfortable rooms decorated with warm tones. They are equipped with cable TV and a private bathroom with shower. Every morning you may enjoy a full breakfast with regional products. Guests will also enjoy local specialties at the restaurant.


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Labor report: La. job losses a trend
Ken Stickney
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Unemployment rates plunged in all Louisiana metro areas in December, the Louisiana Workforce Commission reported Tuesday.
But buried in the details may be a story of languishing or declining employment in a key job sector, especially for Lafayette.
The LWC reported that the unemployment rates toppled for non-farm employment in all nine metropolitan statistical areas — Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Hammond, Houma, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Monroe, New Orleans and Shreveport — in not-seasonally adjusted data. Data may be affected seasonally by weather, harvests, holidays or school schedules, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports.
On the surface, the numbers look good: Statewide, joblessness fell from 5.8 percent in November to 5.0 percent in December, down from 6.5 percent in December 2014. In Lafayette, unemployment was recorded at 5.4 percent in December, the same as December 2014 and down from 6.3 percent in November 2015.
But despite the decline in unemployment rates, there's a decline in the number of Louisiana jobs, too — 17,900, according to the BLS. That means despite the decline in joblessness, there are fewer people working, too.
Brian Schwaner, spokesman for the LWC, said a variety of factors may be involved. For example, some people may have been working Christmas jobs in December. Others may have stopped looking for work, and are no longer counted among the unemployed. Among those might be people who are retraining for new employment.
Stacey Zawacki, spokeswoman for the Lafayette Economic Development Authority, said LEDA President and CEO Gregg Gothreaux has suggested that in areas like Lafayette, workers may be working in Baton Rouge or Lake Charles — both areas showed increases in employment in 2015 — and those are reflected in the rolls of the employed in Lafayette Parish.
"It's hard to get a handle on it," Schwaner said.
What Tuesday's report did suggest was that total non-farm employment in the Lafayette MSA — it includes Lafayette, St. Martin, Iberia and Vermilion parishes — declined by 700 jobs in December and by 5,500 jobs over the course of 2015, down 2.47 percent from 2014.
Those Lafayette jobs losses included 2,800 in oil and gas, a decline by 12.17 of those jobs in the MSA over the course of 2015. In Louisiana, mining and logging sector jobs — these include many oil and gas jobs — declined by 9,900 seasonally adjusted jobs from 2014. Those jobs in Louisiana have declined for 19 consecutive months, the BLS said.
Job declines for December added to what appears to be a trend: the state ended 2015 with four consecutive over-the-month losses. Private sector employment declined by 11,600 jobs over the year, including three consecutive months of over-the-year losses after 60 consecutive months of over-the-year job increases.
The LWC will release its next report in March, Schwaner said.


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ATTO Technology to Showcase High Performance Audio and Video Workflow Solutions at BVE 2012
Amherst, NY (February 10, 2012) — ATTO Technology, Inc. is teaming up with its UK distribution partner, Global Distribution to showcase its extensive line of storage and network connectivity products in interactive workflow demonstrations at the 2012 Broadcast Video Expo (BVE) in London, England, February 14 through February 16. The Global Distribution booth is located in Earls Court 2, Stand C26.
ATTO will feature its portfolio of products optimized for post-production and broadcast workflows including Celerity™ 8Gb/s Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapters(HBAs), FibreConnect™ 8Gb Fibre Channel Switches, ExpressSAS® 6Gb SAS/SATA HBAs and RAID Adapters, FastFrame™ 10Gb/s Ethernet Network Interface Cards, FastStream™ RAID Storage Controllers and FibreBridge® 8Gb Fibre Channel Bridges in a variety of storage solutions.
"BVE 2012 is a great opportunity for ATTO to illustrate why we are the leader in powering all facets of high-performance audio and video workflows," said Wayne Arvidson, vice president of marketing at ATTO Technology, Inc. "This year, we are demonstrating a breadth of our products with industry-leading solution providers to show why they consistently select ATTO as the foundation to build marquee solutions in the market."
Bolstering its leadership in the media and entertainment market, ATTO is tested and certified with over 20 partners exhibiting at BVE 2012. For more information about ATTO and its partners, please visit www.attotech.com.


With over 100 events across the city of Charleston and more than 70 hotel options, who can choose when it comes to Charleston Wine+ Food? Our local hospitality groups make it easy! Whether you're a savvy CHSWFF devotee or new to the scene, the culmination of hotel packages we have curated for you will help you navigate your travel and the 2017 festival with ease. So don't let your FOMO get you down. Peruse our hotel packages and find the one that's right for you! We have highlighted a few of these stellar packages below. The Francis Marion: So Close You Can Taste It Located across from Marion Square, The Francis Marion Hotel has the perfect view of the heart of the festival - The Culinary Village. Enjoy prime proximity and an array of à la carte ticket options including tickets to Opening Night: Rooted in Charleston, Fowl Mouth and A Bourbon Affair.
Treat yourself to the ultimate Charleston experience with this exclusive three night package for two in the luxurious Wentworth Mansion. Touting the best view of the Holy City, you will savor every minute of your stay.. Rise and shine downtown then make your way to local Runnymede Plantation for fire-kissed dishes From the Ashes, or relish in an afternoon at the RiverOaks for our Iron + Oak Signature Event.
John Rutledge House Inn: Wine + Food Gastronome Package Enjoy the historic elegance that is the John Rutledge House Inn and experience the new ambiance of Anson's renovated space with a hotel package that has a flavor for every palette. You'll satisfy more than just an appetite, as local architect David Thompson takes you through a variety of downtown restaurants exposing you to the story behind design in our new excursion Flavor by Design. This package caters to all your senses - you won't want to miss out!
Grab your girls and head to Charleston for a wine lover's dream weekend. Sip on wines from Michele Chiarlo during a once-in-a-lifetime experience at the Indaco Wine Lunch with Executive Chef Kevin Getzewich + James Beard winner Chef Andrew Carmellini. Then head back to your hotel to determine which local somm takes home the ultimate bragging rights of Sumo Sommelier. The perks continue with available tickets to two Charleston Wine + Food traditions, the Culinary Village and Gospel Brunch. Your seats won't be saved for long, so grab your tickets soon for an experience like no other!
The Charleston Wine + Food Culinary Village is the heartbeat of the festival. Located in Marion Square, the Culinary Village welcomes approximately 10,000 guests over a three-day period. The village is home to chef demos, wine tastings, beer sampling, live music, and unique shopping experiences, and offers a variety of unique opportunities for brands and artisans to exhibit their products.
The Artisan Market features space for 25+ local and regional artisans to showcase handcrafted, bespoke, culinary, and lifestyle products. Booths are 10'x10' and include a front and back table, (2) chairs, and signage. The Hub is Charleston Wine + Food's grand tasting experience featuring an exciting cast of restaurants, producers, and distillers from around the country.The Hub offers the opportunity to engage with consumers through samplings of your beverage and culinary creations. Booths are 10'x10' and include a front bar and back table, (2) chairs, and signage. The Biergarten offers bar space to more than 15 craft breweries from Charleston and beyond. Booths are 10'x10' and include signage.They can also be outfitted by Charleston Wine + Food with a front bar, back table, and (2) chairs. The Corkyard is a brand new for 2017 dedicated exclusively to wine tasting! The Corkyard will feature a diverse assortment of high-quality wines from around the world. Booths are 10'x10' and include signage.They can also be outfitted by Charleston Wine + Food with a front bar, back table, and (2) chairs.
Want to join us as an Exhibitor March 3-5 in the Culinary Village? If so, apply here.


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India court bans firecrackers in pollution-hit cities citing virus surge
Firecracker makers immediately demanded that the government pay compensation for the ban.
09 November,2020 03:35 pm
NEW DELHI (AFP) - India's environmental court on Monday ordered a ban on firecrackers during the country's biggest annual festival in cities battling hazardously poor air quality, citing a link between pollution and a coronavirus surge.
The National Green Tribunal said the role of pollution in the Covid-19 crisis meant that the ban was needed ahead of Diwali celebrations on Saturday.
Traditionally, millions of firecrackers are set off during Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Light, but the practice has been blamed for worsening air pollution -- especially in northern India which suffers from serious smog every winter.
The tribunal, whose powers are similar to a regular court, said that pollution caused by fireworks was an "aggravating risk to lives and health". It said a general ban in all cities with rising air pollution should last until November 30.
India has the second-highest number of coronavirus infections in the world, and experts have raised concerns about air pollution worsening the symptoms of respiratory illnesses such as Covid-19.
The capital New Delhi and the states of Rajasthan, Haryana, Maharashtra and West Bengal have already halted or restricted the sale and use of firecrackers.
The tribunal said the ban in Delhi must be "absolute" because of the pollution crisis and rising Covid-19 cases.
State authorities in the rest of the country are considering allowing one-hour windows on Saturday for setting off firecrackers.
Delhi on Sunday reported 7,750 coronavirus cases in a day, a record since the start of the pandemic with hospitals reporting that intensive care beds are running out.
Pollution levels have been at the "severe" top level on the government index for almost a week.
New Delhi is caught in a perfect pollution storm because of its position in the bowl of a plain, the burning of crop stubble in states around the city, and its dirty industries.
The southern district of Sivakasi, which supplies about 90 percent of India's firecrackers and employs more than 250,000 people, has been hit particularly hard by restrictions in recent years.
Factory owners say they have already lost 30 percent of their business this year because of the coronavirus.
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Lahore second, Karachi ranks fourth among world's most polluted cities
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Calamitous smog necessitates three-day schools' closure in Lahore


In addition to chronicling her historic performance, the superstar blessed fans with a new bonus track: her spin on the 1981 Maze single "Before I Let Go."
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It may be a dreary Friday morning in New York City, but in the lobby of the Soho Grand Hotel, Nick Murphy is vibrant with energy.
The glamorous, romantic and ultimately tragic life of the 1940s and '50s music, stage and film star Judy Holliday is at the center of Smart Blonde, a just-wrapped play based on Holliday's life, starring In the Heights and On Your Feet! alum Andréa Burns in the title role.
Now in previews at New York's Winter Garden Theater after a run in Washington, D.C., director Tim Burton's 1988 cult classic Beetlejuice has become a Broadway musical (opening April 25). The show still tells the story of the eccentric, clownish demon (originated by Michael Keaton and played here by School of Rock alum Alex Brightman) who terrorizes a family grappling with issues concerning both the mortal and the macabre.
While working in a record store for two years in the mid-90s, future Spinnin' Records co-founder Roger de Graaf realized the importance of distinctive logo branding.


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Australia's AAA will test emissions of top 30 cars; government won't, it says (VW diesel update)
Stephen Edelstein August 23, 2016 Comment Now!
The Volkswagen diesel scandal has placed greater scrutiny on laboratory emissions testing of new cars pretty much around the world.
Over the year since the news of VW's use of illegal "defeat device" software first broke, other carmakers have come forward to confess errors or outright cheating in their own emission and fuel-economy tests.
Now the Australian Automobile Association (AAA) is taking matters into its own hands.
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The group is spending A$500,000 ($457,955) to conduct its own on-road emissions tests of 30 models, reports WardsAuto.
Australia's AAA hopes to see how the real-world results stack up to the official ratings—and it claims to be taking this action because the government won't.
The government does none of its own testing to ensure carmakers comply with regulations, AAA CEO Michael Bradley told Wards.
2016 Toyota Land Cruiser (Australian spec)
Most regulatory bodies—including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency—conduct relatively few tests of their own, because of the high costs involved.
Carmakers typically test all their new vehicles, according to specific rules laid out by regulators, or contract with third parties to do so, and then submit the results to government agencies.
The AAA's tests of the first 10 vehicles is expected to end this month, with results available later this year.
UPDATE: Separately, a battle between the Australian club and Volkswagen Australia has escalated.
ALSO SEE: Emission, fuel-economy test issues spread: Mitsubishi, Daimler, others being investigated
It started with the AAA's demand that VW explain why it said Australia's VW buyers deserved no compensation for diesel models VW has admitted contain "defeat device" software used to cheat on U.S. emission tests.
VW Australia has now retaliated by withdrawing its cars from the AAA's annual "best cars" competition, with a local VW executive saying the club's public statements "inspire little confidence in its grasp of fundamental issues," and accusing the club of being "hostile" to the company's cars.
The AAA re-ran last year's "best cars" contest with VW, Audi, and Skoda vehicles removed, despite VW's contention that none of the vehicles submitted were affected by the global diesel recall of 11 million vehicles.
The association hired Melbourne-based consulting firm ABMARC to analyze the data from the on-road tests and compare it to the official figures produced using laboratory tests.
Portable Emissions Measurement Systems (PEMS) on a Peugeot 308
The on-road tests utilize Australia's only Portable Emissions Measurement System (PEMS).
This is the same type of equipment used for on-road emissions testing in the U.S. and Europe—including the tests that uncovered Volkswagen's "defeat device" software.
The Australian tests will focus on popular models sold in that country, but AAA also plans to test VW TDI diesel models both before and after they are modified to come into compliance with emissions rules.
MORE: Peugeot admits real-world gas mileage is far lower than ratings
Such modifications have yet to be approved by regulators for VW and Audi models sold in the U.S.
The Australian testing program comes amid growing global skepticism over the efficacy and accuracy of laboratory emissions and fuel-economy testing.
Last month, PSA Peugeot Citroën admitted that real-world tests of 44 of its models revealed much lower fuel efficiency than had the official laboratory tests submitted for certification.
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Running a podcast and website is really hard.
I know that Daniel and I make it look easy, but there are a lot of early mornings and late nights spent creating content worthy enough for our followers. We created Writer's Bone as a hobby to pass the time, but it has grown into something so much more. It wasn't our plan for this to become anything more than a small weekly podcast with a Blogger Web page. However, in less than a year we have moved from Blogger and created a great looking new website, and have produced 55 podcast episodes. We have taken major steps in creating a great brand that has gained a strong viewership.
The future is upon us and we are ready to take the next steps in creating an even better product. Our 2015 guest line up is already filled with an array of different artists. We have more original and new content coming from a long list of up and coming writers. Daniel and I are also working on recording our first live podcast.
The future is strong for Writer's Bone. There is much more for us to complete in this upcoming year and I hope that all of you come with us for the ride. We thank you for all the support you have given to us during our first year and we are excited to bring you more in 2015.


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High Performance: When Britain Ruled the Roads by Peter Grimsdale
'In January 1964 a team of tiny red and white Mini Coopers stunned the world by winning the legendary Monte Carlo Rally. It was a stellar year for British cars that culminated in Goldfinger breaking box office records and making James Bond's Aston Martin DB5 the world's most famous sports car…. But before the Second World War only one British car had triumphed in a Grand Prix; Britain's car builders were fiercely risk-averse. So what changed?
To find out, Peter Grimsdale has gone in search of a generation of rebel creative spirits who emerged from railway arches and Nissen huts to tear up the rulebook with their revolutionary machines. Like the serial fugitives from the POW camps, they thrived on adversity, improvisation and sheer obstinate determination. Blazing the trail for them was William Lyons, whose heart-stoppingly glamorous and uncompromising Jaguars propelled a bruised and bankrupt nation out of the shadows of war, winning the fans in Hollywood and beating `those bloody red cars' at Le Mans.
High Performance celebrates Britain's automotive golden age and the mavericks who sketched them on the back of envelopes and garage floors, who fettled, bolted and welded them together and hammered the competition in the showroom, on the road and on the track – fuelled by contempt for convention.'
(Description Courtesy of HarperCollins)
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