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Nnamdi Kanu's unenviable dilemma
The leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, IPOB and Director of Radio Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has been languishing in detention since October 14, 2015 when the Directorate of State Services, DSS, arrested him. In spite of court orders for him to be released on bail, the Federal Government has stubbornly held on to him. He is being tried for treason: allegedly operating a pirate radio outfit that broadcast subversive messages and leading a group which is openly committed to the dismemberment of Nigeria, which is what the independence of Biafra will amount to.
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What it simply means is that Kanu is a political detainee/prisoner. In many cases, such prisoners can hope for a reprieve from either prolonged, life or death sentence through political negotiations by his comrades, followers or sympathisers based on their willingness to shift grounds or the willingness of their opponents (the government) to shift grounds. For instance, Kurdish separatist leader, Abdullah Ocalan, was sentenced to death for a treasonable offence similar to that of Kanu, but when he renounced violence and opted for a political solution to the independence of the Kurds from Turkey, he was eventually granted reprieve.
On the other hand, anti-Apartheid leader, Dr Nelson Mandela remained unbending about his desire for the overthrow of the Apartheid regime, and had to spend 27 long years in jail. It took major shifts in international attitudes to the Apartheid regime and a willing reformer in the person of President FW De Klerk for conditions acceptable to Mandela to emerge for him to be released. He then joined a political process that eventually saw him becoming the President of South Africa on the platform of his party, the African National Congress, ANC. However, unlike Ocalan and Kanu, Mandela was not fighting for separation but majority rule.
The Buhari regime refused to entertain any notion of freedom for Kanu until the Niger Delta Avengers, NDA's, massive bombing of our oil infrastructure in the Niger Delta held the country's leadership by the balls. When the Presidency shifted grounds and became more amenable to a negotiated settlement to enable the country resume her full exploitation of the oil that she had depended on for over 40 years, the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, MEND, re-entered the picture.
MEND, which had propelled the earlier version of the Niger Delta militancy that ended in the amnesty arrangement, saw an opportunity to wrest a deal that would accommodate the interests of the nation's recently emerged unified political bloc, the South East and South-South. Thus, came the proposal for the release of political prisoners, including the Okah brothers apprehended for MEND's acts of terror some years back, and of course, Kanu, if they would renounce their agitations for separatism.
Though the Federal Government has not yet openly admitted that such talks were ongoing, Kanu directly made it clear he was not game for any such deal. It was Biafra or nothing. Even his wife, Lolo Uchechi Okwu-Kanu, issued a statement saying: "Anybody thinking that my husband will renounce Biafra is certifiably insane".
The truth is that Kanu has found himself in the situation that the late Bashorun Moshood Abiola did when he was detained by General Sani Abacha after the Epetedo Declaration on June 11, 1994: he is now trapped in jail. Abacha and his supporters would have been overjoyed to let Abiola go only if he would renounce the struggle for his annulled presidential mandate, but Abiola's supporters, who were fighting – and some were dying – for him and the struggle, would have none of that.
Fancy what would have happened if Abiola had broken bounds, renounced his mandate and come back to open society? He would instantly have become a persona non-grata! The same National Democratic Coalition, NADECO, civil society groups and the Yoruba nationalist activists who were ready to lay down their lives for him would have turned viciously against him. His life and property (and possibly those of his loved ones) could have been in danger, for the precise reason that many had been killed and people's property destroyed by the government forces for coming out to fight for him.
Kanu's case is even more extreme in that the Army has killed hundreds of unarmed pro-Biafra protesters. They have been given heroes' burials since the Biafra protests started in the middle of 2015. Many are also being tried for treason. With the kind of vehement emotion that these young men (and women) carry this Biafra thing, Kanu's renunciation of the struggle would result in consequences better not imagined. He is far safer and better in jail, a hero and symbol of the struggle. He had better settle down for a long stay and hope that like in South Africa, the political atmosphere can suddenly change to accommodate a settlement terms that could safely propel him and his loyalists out of prison.
I don't know how this can happen, but there is nothing permanent in politics – even the much-touted "indivisibility" of Nigeria. No political arrangement lasts forever, much less the Nigerian type which is guaranteed mainly by force, the power of oil and the indecisive character of those who complain the loudest.
One good thing going for Kanu and all the pro-Biafra groups is that they profess non-violence. But IPOB's unbridled sabre-rattling over the airwaves is almost as effective in mobilising the angry youth against the Nigerian state – if not more so – as a call to arms.
I don't think that any government (even if headed by an Igbo) will look forward to releasing Kanu to go and continue from where he stopped.
Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has taken up a brave and difficult struggle. It is going to be a long one as well. Going forward may be difficult, but going back will be impossible, as Ghanaian playwright, Kofi Awoonor-Williams would say. But in politics, miracles do happen.
Source: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/08/nnamdi-kanus-unenviable-dilemma/


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CSA proposes bipartisan agenda
Samantha Praman-Linton
Photo by Matt Mitterhoff '16
A group of students at Lafayette aimed at raising awareness of political issues affecting their generation held a talk this week highlighting a bipartisan agenda they hope will grab the attention of lawmakers at the national level.
The group, Common Sense Action, aims to "get millennials more interested and involved in politics," Juannell Riley '15, co-founder of the group, said at an event hosted on Monday, entitled "Taking Action: Addressing the Political Problems Facing Our Generation."
The event centered around an agenda formed by Common Sense Action chapters around the country that addresses the issues facing the millennial generation, such as high unemployment, student loan debt, and the ending of Medicare and Social Security benefits. The plan, named the Agenda for Generational Equity (AGE), is a bipartisan outline that does not have "centrist policy proposals where everything is right in the middle;" instead, it is a mix of policy proposals that are "on the left and [the] right."
Riley said AGE is not "a way of trying to take the government hostage," but is a conglomerate of ideas that can affect the three concepts that the Agenda is centered on. The first concept is the advancement of generational fairness, which was formed on the basis of "the huge debt, driven by entitlement programs," Riley said. AGE proposes to reform Social Security by ensuring solvency and fairness of the program as a whole. As for Medicare, Riley says it is a "more tricky thing to deal with it because people don't want elderly people to not have ways to support themselves." AGE's proposals can potentially improve the health of the population, while decreasing the costs of the program per capita.
Another pillar of AGE is centered on millennial mobility, focusing on making college more affordable and diversifying the paths to jobs for those who may not attend college. The Agenda "does not look to deal with education in an exceptionally extensive manner" Riley said, but wants to achieve universal access to early childhood education.
The last objective of the Agenda is to repair politics and increase the amount of participation of millennials in civic manners by forming an expectation of national service.
After an introduction of the document by Riley at the start of the event, Professor Government and Law Professor Micheal Feola and Economics Professor Nicole Crain spoke about the strengths and weaknesses of the Agenda.
Feola noted "how substantial the Agenda is and serious it is in its aims and how big the stakes really are." He said the Agenda "hinged on three questions," one of them, being how to balance the ideals of a social state with the demands fiscal responsibility. He also said the Agenda centered on how to maintain social opportunities for all citizens and how to "repair politics where parties talk past one another and congress [is] in deadlock" although "in some senses, the Agenda was policy thought of the highest order."
Feola took issue with some aspects of that "stemmed from the core commitments of the Agenda." He took note of the focus on generational fairness, but noted that a meaningful dialogue with the advanced age population would be needed to some degree. He also questioned the concept of mobility and challenged the group to consider "broader themes of inequality" among millennials besides education, like nutrition and incarceration.
Professor Crain said the Agenda was a "nice and cooperative outlook" and approved of the groups bipartisan approach. She said intergenerational issues were of importance and that the group "needed to be careful with older people" due to the group's proposed reforms on Medicare and Social Security.
Shawn Hogan '17 said the discussion lacked "environmental policy suggestions," because she is of "the belief that climate change and the environment will become the world's biggest problem in the next few decades." Although she said "the idea of CSA and AGE is definitely necessary in our current political climate," she said "the points that were discussed seemed to contradict the overarching 'we should do something about the debt' issue."
Juannell RIley	• Feb 28, 2014 at 9:53 am
I really appreciate this article. It really gets at the foundation of what CSA is trying to do, while not shying away from some of the concerns that need to be voiced about the agenda. Thank you.
https://lafayettestudentnews.com/6288/news/csa-proposes-bipartisan-agenda/#comment-66

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Q: Excel Specific Average: Every X and then Y lines I have some data, chemical samples in fact, listed according to a numbering scheme. I need to make averages of analysis results in Excel, but every X and Y rows.
Example Sheet

On the example sheet picture attached, I need to average every row with sample ID finishing with 1,2 and 3, then average over sample ID rows 4 and 5, and then again. And then drag down for all data.
This is like averaging every 3 rows, then every 2 rows, then every 3 rows, then every 2 rows, etc.
I would highly appreciate any help to this quite difficult problem!
Many thanks,
Thomas

A: It's hard to tell exactly what output you're looking for, so here's a picture with the formula I'd use and sample data/output.
For copy paste:
=IF(RIGHT(A2,1)="1", AVERAGE(B2:B4), IF(RIGHT(A2,1)="4", AVERAGE(B2:B3), ""))

This just checks if the ID ends in a 1 or a 4, then averages either 2 or 3 values based on that. If it's neither, then it leaves the value blank. It should be draggable to the whole column without any issues.
Tell me if that's not what you're looking for, but I imagine something along these lines will work.

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Now in the hands of President Obama for final sign off, the budget deal that could end the 1975 oil export ban, could also extend investment and Production Tax Credits (ITC and PTC) that support wind and solar energy.
The tax measure (a provision sought by Democrats in exchange for lifting the oil export ban), if passed, will extend a $1.00/gallon biodiesel credit, a five-year extension on a production tax credit for wind developers, and an extension on an investment tax credit for commercial, utility, and residential solar developers for the next five years. Below further details how this tax measure could impact the different commodity and energy markets.
The extension of the solar tax credit will add an extra 20 GW of solar power, which is more than every panel ever installed in the U.S. prior to 2015, according to Bloomberg. Additionally, the wind credit will add another 19 GW over the next five years.
In the medium- to long-term, the extensions of tax credits for wind and solar energy will prove to be much more significant than the long-overdue removal of the oil export ban. The production tax credit for wind and the investment tax credit for solar energy have been important factors in the rapid growth of renewable energy sources, but uncertainty over their longevity has held back investment. Now, with a clear understanding of policies for the next five years, those industries will be much better positioned to plan their investments.
The tax credit extension will be very positive for the solar market and its development. At a high level, the tax credit should help even out the potential bubble that would have been seen in the market at the end of 2016, helping to alleviate the potential volatility in the market. Additionally, the ITC expiration was expected to require a lot of job cuts in the industry, so if it's extended, it will likely at minimum stay the same, but should continue to grow.
At a more granular level, the tax credit will do more for solar analytics than what it does for just monitoring. Demand for analytics has always been nascent because photovoltaics (PV) is still sub-scale, compared to other energy assets. According to recent articles, the ITC extension could boost the market by more than 50 percent, which is a huge step towards real-scale. When this is combined with the Clean Power Plan and COP21, solar is poised for an incredibly strong growth trajectory.
Similar to the solar industry, after years of uncertainty, this forward-looking tax policy will be a major boon to the biofuels industry. It's no coincidence that 2013, the last time Congress created a forward-looking tax credit, was one of the best years for the industry.
ERCOT's installed wind generation capacity currently stands at just over 15 GW as of December 2015, with an additional 3.2 GW of project currently in the queue between now and 2017. Short-term, the volume of planned wind resources significantly outweigh generation from other fuel sources, particularly natural gas-fired generation, despite the continued downward trend of wholesale natural gas pricing.
The proposed extension of the production tax credit is likely to sustain this trend of wind generation taking a larger share of the Texas generation mix as developers are incentivized to bring new wind projects online. As an intermittent, non-dispatchable source of generation, this increased wind generation is likely to continue to drive instances of supply stack volatility seen this winter in ERCOT.
Lifting the decades-long U.S. crude export ban could provide domestic producers with additional markets for light grades and economic incentives to resume drilling programs. In addition, the U.S. benchmark West Texas Intermediate crude price may strengthen to come into parity with global crudes due to free market competition.
While the deal still needs authorization from both houses of Congress as well as President Obama's signature, the consensus seems to be that the bill will pass. On Dec. 16, congressional leaders announced a piece of legislation that, in addition to enacting certain environmental measures sought by Democrats, will lift the decades-old ban. The export regulation, titled the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, was enacted in 1975.
If the ban is reversed, some U.S. refiners may benefit while others could face renewed economic challenges. Crude exports would likely ease grade quality imbalance issues on the U.S. Gulf Coast, while squeezing refining margins on the U.S. East Coast.
Though the potential effects on the U.S. midstream industry remain cloudy, increased coastal crude shipments could be a boon for crude-by-rail, which many times links high production centers with shipping docks. The industry, which centers on sending land-locked crude on train in times of capacity constraints, faced headwinds in 2015 as shippers chose new pipeline capacity rather than rail transportation.
In recent years, light sweet crude production from mostly shale plays boomed in the U.S.: a country with a refining complex optimized to run a heavier, sour crude slate. This growth spurred crude infrastructure growth, a wide-spread crude storage glut and pressured lawmakers to open export opportunities beyond current legal levels.
Though access to free market efficiencies would likely incentivize increased U.S. drilling activities, crude prices are not expected to increase enough in 2016 to significantly alter the production outlook for that year, according to Genscape.
In 2015, lower crude prices sent crude rig counts to levels unseen since the economic crisis of 2009. The price of WTI declined about $27/bbl during 2015 to $34.95/bbl on Dec. 17.
As a result, crude production in the United States is expected to fall by nearly 800,000 bpd year over year in 2016 from 2015, according to Genscape, which did not take into account the lifting of the export ban in the data. The anticipated 2016 year-on-year decrease will mark one of the first times in over five years without a year-on-year increase in crude production.
Increased light crude production in the United States is a supporting factor to lift the export ban. Domestic production during the last five years has almost doubled, hitting a high of 9.6 million barrels per day in April 2015. Nearly all of the growth was light crude. However, U.S. production recently slowed on the decline in crude prices, which was in part due to higher output contributing to the global crude supply and demand imbalance.
Production levels are often affected by the outright crude price. Brent crude prices are expected to average $56/bbl in 2016 with WTI crude prices averaging $5/bbl lower than Brent that year, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration's Short Term Energy Outlook released in December. Goldman Sachs, on the other hand, recently warned that crude prices could hit $20/bbl. WTI futures for delivery in January 2017 traded below $45/bbl Dec. 17.
If exports are allowed, WTI-priced crudes will again compete freely in the global market. This will likely bring the spread between WTI and Brent closer to parity or WTI may trade at a premium to Brent, as it did historically before the U.S. light sweet crude boom. The Brent-WTI spread is an important factor when assessing directional crude flows and hedging transportation risk.
Prior to five years ago, WTI always traded at a premium to Brent, and as that spread widened, foreign crude was pulled to the U.S. Gulf Coast because of economic factors. The historical spread between NYMEX Light Sweet Crude futures contract delivery crude, WTI, and Brent detached after crude formed a bottleneck at the storage hub of Cushing, OK. In addition, there was a lack of infrastructure to move the crude from the shale production fields. So, much so that the spread between the two benchmarks reached a point in 2011 where Brent trading at a premium of $28/barrel over WTI.
Increased crude exports would allow refiners the ability optimize their crudes slates -- especially the refining complex along the Gulf Coast. Refiners there may import more medium and heavy sour crudes, for which there facilities were designed, after a portion of the lighter sweet domestic crude is exported to other markets.
Prior to the shale crude boom, the export ban did not have a material impact since U.S. refiners imported a significant portion of their crude requirements. Companies spent billions of dollars building a U.S. Gulf Coast refining complex to optimize heavy and medium sour crudes, which primarily imported from the Middle East, South America and Canada. The inability to export growing U.S. crude, or even Canadian crude that had not be segregated as it passed through the United States, resulted in a market where refineries do not process the optimal blend of crude for the design of the plants.
Should exportation of light sweet domestic crude limit supply to the East Coast due to uneconomic rail movements, refiners there may again be in hot water. The shale boom revitalized many East Coast refineries, who were close to closing on poor profits, by replacing more expensive comparable oil with new light domestic production by rail.
Though they have recently resumed sourcing foreign oil in greater shipments, East Coast refiners continue to run Bakken crude by erasing some portion of poor shipping margins with profitable refined products crack spreads, which measure a refineries profitability, and investing in midstream assets. During the past year, crude-by-rail unloadings on the East Coast have declined, but remain healthy at some locations.
It's left to be seen what changes may occur in the midstream if exports are expanded. With light, sweet crude the most likely to be exported, crude by rail movements in the Bakken region may be the first to rebound as infrastructure and capacity are readily available.
The same goes for piping excess crude pooled in the U.S. Midcontinent to Gulf Coast ports for export. Utilization on three key pipelines connecting Cushing and the Gulf Coast has decreased over the past two months, averaging only 50 percent utilized in the last six weeks, according to Genscape. Should production volumes significantly increase, stalled infrastructure projects such as Shell's proposed 900,000 bpd St. James, LA, to Port Neches, TX, Westward Ho pipeline, a potential reversal of the Marathon-operated 1.2 million bpd St. James to Patoka, IL, pipeline, or Spectra's proposed 400,000 bpd Guernsey, WY, to Patoka pipeline could be accelerated if de-bottlenecking is needed.
Export activity allowed under the current export ban has already increased along the Gulf Coast. So far in 2015, an average of nearly 1.5mn barrels per week of crude was moved from Gulf Coast ports to Canada with additional stabilized condensate exports to Western Europe, the United Kingdom and the Caribbean. More than three million barrels of crude were destined for Canada from the Gulf Coast during the week ending Dec. 4, according to Genscape.
Transportation of crude from the Gulf Coast to Canada has been an essential mechanism to ease storage capacity constraints in the Gulf Coast region. If the volumes moved to the Canadian East Coast over the last six months were held in storage instead, capacity utilization would have reached the operational maximum threshold of 80 percent this week, according to Genscape.
Many energy companies in the Gulf Coast region are expanding storage and transportation infrastructure to help accommodate the rapidly increasing crude inventories and potential crude exports. In 2015, more than 15 million barrels of new storage capacity was brought online along the Gulf Coast in Houston, Beaumont-Nederland, TX, Corpus Christi, TX, and St. James terminals. An additional 23 million barrels of storage capacity is under construction in the region, according to Genscape.
Because it significantly affecting the oil industry, along with renewables, including wind, solar, and biofuels, the deal, if it goes through, could significantly impact the speed at which the U.S. energy landscape evolves and changes.
With the world's largest private and patented network of land, sea, and satellite monitors, Genscape delivers exceptionally accurate market insight and intelligence. To learn more about Genscape's suite of product offerings, click here.


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GHS Old Timer's Game end in 6-6 tie
By Editor | March 31, 2021 | 0
Former Greenville High School (GHS) Tiger baseball pitcher, Chris Bedgood, is pictured in stride to hurl a pitch at the GHS Old Timer's game. The game was part of day-long event on Saturday, March 13, which included a baseball camp for youth and concluded with a baseball game between former GHS baseball players. Fun was had by all with stories of yesteryear, camaraderie, food, and general good times. The game, which included recent graduates and some players near the age of 40, ended in a 6-6 tie. (Bruce Branum | The Standard)
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World Coal Association Assigns Rio Tinto Exec as New Chairman
By Admin . Jun 02, 2014, 8:02PM
The leading global authority on coal, the World Coal Association (WCA) has announced the appointment of Harry Kenyon-Slaney as its new Chairman. The former chief executive of Rio Tinto Energy replaces Chair Dr Zhang Xiwu, Chairman of the Shenhua Group, following the WCA general meeting in Canberra last month.
In his opening, Kenyon-Slaney commented: "I'm honoured to have been appointed and look forward to engaging robustly in the debate about how the world's growing energy needs will be met, whilst also addressing the need to tackle the very real issue of climate change. It is a complex dilemma with no easy solutions."
The newly appointed Chairman spoke about the current state of the coal market and the global energy demand.
"We as an industry have an interest in ensuring that coal can be extracted and consumed in a way that minimises any environmental impact. I believe we need to see ongoing investment in finding technical solutions to this issue, recognising the significant role fossil fuels will continue to play in the global energy mix."
Kenyon-Slaney also paid tribute to the outgoing Chairman: "I would like to acknowledge the significant contribution made by Dr Zhang and the Shenhua Group during his time as Chairman. Under Dr Zhang's leadership, the WCA expanded its capability and reach by establishing the Strategic Research Institute and launching Cornerstone, the official journal of the global coal industry."
Chief Executive of the WCA, Milton Catelin acknowledge "there are however, global challenges we face – energy access, energy security, affordability of energy and reducing emissions, all require us to work together. The coal industry needs to be united, constructive and engaged in major energy policy discussions."
This comes as the Australian coal industry slows down, getting hit hard with financial woes.
Appointed chief executive of Energy in 2012, Kenyon-Slaney joined Rio Tinto in 1990 from Anglo American Corporation where he held management positions in South Africa, Australia, and the UK.
View the entire press release here: http://www.worldcoal.org/extract/world-coal-association-appoints-new-chairman-2-3840/
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4 best coaching candidates for Damian Lillard's Blazers ranked
James Madison's Cinderella run through Women's College World Series continues with upset over Oklahoma State
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Blazers GM Neil Olshey is a very busy man right now, with his summer signings yet to be finalized. But the new additions aren't the only thing that Olshey has been busy with – he's also making sure that the appropriate head coach is chosen to lead the team in the upcoming season. The Blazers currently have a pretty solid roster, including the likes of Damian Lillard, CJ McCollum, Evan Turner, Maurice Harkless, Meyers Leonard, Allen Crabbe, and of course CJ McCollum's brother, Noah.
Damian Lillard is going to have a lot of people vying for his attention this year, including Pat Boylan, Vance Walberg, and Michael Malone. The Blazers are in an interesting spot this season, as they're unlikely to be able to make a play for the playoffs but also unlikely to give up on their future. Lillard will be able to pick and choose his next coach, and he'll be able to pick who he wants to run his offense (if he even wants a coach to run his offense).
After a rough start to the year, Damian Lillard has turned things around . Heading into the All-Star break, the twenty-two year old Blazers point guard is averaging over 20 points, six assists, and four rebounds per game. For his efforts, he's earned first place votes in the All-Star fan voting for both the All-NBA and All-Defensive teams.. Read more about where is damian lillard from and let us know what you think. The Portland Trail Blazers didn't make their first big move of the offseason right away. 24 hours after losing to the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the playoffs, Portland decided to part ways with coach Terry Stotts. After four first-round eliminations in the last five years, it was clear that something had to change on the team, and it appeared that Stotts was at the top of the list. Damian Lillard has already made it clear that he will remain in Portland, despite rumors linking him to a move to the Blazers. Therefore, team management must take the necessary steps to ensure that Lillard not only has what it takes to be competitive in the West, but more importantly, that he remains happy. He may have built a relationship with Stotts over the years, but it would be surprising if Lillard had absolutely no say in the trainer change. Now it's time to move on. The Blazers begin the search for a new head coach – or maybe it had begun long before Stotts was fired. According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Blazers have narrowed their choices down to four final candidates: Sources from ESPN report that candidates for the vacancy with the Blazers are among those being considered: Clippers assistant Chauncey Billups, Jeff Van Gundy, Nets assistant Mike D'Antoni and Michigan's Juwan Howard. – Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 5, 2021 All four are excellent candidates for the recent Portland vacancy, and today we look at the credentials of each. Below, we list the top four candidates to succeed Terry Stotts as head coach of the Blazers.
4. Juwan Howard
Few names have caused more controversy in college basketball in recent years than Juwan Howard. The two-time NBA champion has done a great job as head coach of the Michigan Wolverines. Howard has been nothing short of amazing since he signed with the program in 2019. Last season, Howard coached the Wolverines to a 14-3 record and their first Big Ten title in seven years. Howard has deservedly received recognition from several publications, and being named Associated Press College Basketball Coach of the Year is one of many accolades he has received. Michigan entered the NCAA tournament ranked number one. The only downside for Howard is that he has no NBA coaching experience. It would be risky for the Blazers to hire an inexperienced coach, especially considering what they are trying to accomplish right now. On the other hand, several rookie coaches have led their teams to the NBA championship in recent years, such as Nick Nurse and the Toronto Raptors in 2019. If anyone can pull off such a feat, it's Howard. Finally, it should be noted that Howard played one season with the Blazers during his time in the NBA (2009-10). He already has a base in the organization.
3. Jeff Van Gundy
Next up is Jeff Van Gundy. Unlike Howard, JVG has no lack of coaching experience at the NBA level. Van Gundy was head coach of the New York Knicks for seven seasons, from 1995 to 2002. He worked four years for the Houston Rockets, from 2003 to 2007. Although he has not been a head coach for 14 years, Van Gundy has always stayed close to the game. He is a long-time commentator for ESPN and has always contributed to coverage of games. Van Gundy's name keeps popping up when there are coach vacancies. But for some reason, he never got that last call. He's probably on the radar of several teams, but he remains an open candidate at this point. So the Blazers can do themselves a favor by inviting Van Gundy to Portland. This guy has talked a lot about Damian Lillard, so he probably has some ideas on how to approach the All-Star point guard.
2. Chauncey Billups
Another candidate mentioned as a possible successor to Terry Stotts in Portland is Chauncey Billups. The 44-year-old has had an outstanding NBA career and is considered one of the best point guards of his generation. There is no doubt about how effective Billups has been in his time in the league as a head coach, and that seems to have carried over to his role as a coach. Like Howard, Billups doesn't have much coaching experience. This season, he was even hired by the Los Angeles Clippers as an assistant coach under Tyronn Lue. However, Billups seems to shine in his role in Los Angeles as he has been able to build a good working relationship with the players. It's certainly an asset that will come in handy when he takes over the team. Billups was already linked to the Boston Celtics as a potential replacement for Brad Stevens, who himself was recently promoted to president of basketball operations for the team. Billups is in high demand right now, so the Blazers need to act fast if they are seriously interested in him.
1. Mike D'Antoni
On paper, the most logical pick for the Blazers would have to be Mike D'Antoni. The 70-year-old is currently serving as Steve Nash's assistant with the Brooklyn Nets. Given his professional qualities, D'Antoni's acceptance of a role as an assistant with the Nets before the start of this season was a surprise. Obviously, his relationship with Nash has everything to do with it. Maybe that's why D'Antoni is perfect for the Blazers. It would be particularly interesting to see what he could do with Damian Lillard as his star player. We all know how much D'Antoni loves his point guards. Under D'Antoni, Steve Nash won back-to-back MVP awards with the Phoenix Suns. With the Houston Rockets, D'Antoni coached the team for several successful seasons under James Harden. The partnership between D'Antoni and Lillard could have some potential pain points, but it's hard to imagine that Lillard wouldn't flourish in a fast-paced offense under Mike D'Antoni. One final note, and what could very well be the most important element in Portland's decision-making process, is the fact that Damian Lillard would have great influence on the team's new coach: Source: Damian Lillard will have a big impact on who the next head coach becomes. Stotts is the only coach he has played under in his nine seasons in the league. Now that the season is over, it was time for a change. https://t.co/opzDtX7LP3 – Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) 5. June 2021 That's not at all surprising when you consider that Lillard is and will continue to be the cornerstone of this team (or so it seems at this point). Whatever choice the Blazers make, Stotts will need to establish a good working relationship with Lillard, so it makes sense that his opinion carries a lot of weight in this important decision for the club.Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard has a decision to make as he heads into the off-season. He holds the option to opt out of his current contract and become an unrestricted free agent in 2017. If Lillard decides to opt out, the Blazers will have the chance to match any offer he receives from another team.. Read more about damian lillard net worth 2021 and let us know what you think.
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\section{Introduction}
In the vicinity of the equilibrium state of the nuclear Fermi-liquid
drop the stiffness coefficients are positive and the system is
stable with respect to particle density and surface distortions. With
decreasing bulk density or increasing internal excitation energy
(temperature) the liquid drop reaches the regions of  mechanical
or thermodynamical instabilities with respect to small particle
density and shape fluctuations and to separation into liquid and
gas phases. The process of the development of instability is a
complicated one. We will discuss some aspects of the process.
In particular, we will study the influence of a sharp liquid-drop
boundary on the instability with respect to small particle density
fluctuations. In actual nuclear processes (heavy-ion reactions, nuclear
fission etc.) nuclear matter is not static, and consequently the
development of instability depends not only on the equation of state,
but also on the dynamical effects such as the dynamical Fermi-surface
distortion or the relaxation processes. We will take into account
these aspects in studying the stability of the Fermi-liquid drop
in both regimes of the first- and zero sound modes.

\section{Bulk instability of the Fermi-liquid drop}
Let us consider small density fluctuations $\delta \rho ({\bf r}, t)$
starting from the  nuclear fluid dynamic approach \cite{RiScb,book}.
The linearized equation of motion reads (see Ref. \cite{KiKoSh}),
\begin{equation}
m\,{\partial^2\over \partial t^2}\,\delta \rho =
\vec{\nabla}\rho_{eq}\,\vec{\nabla}{\delta E\over \delta \rho} +
\nabla_\nu\nabla_\mu P_{\nu \mu}^\prime,
\label{eq1}
\end{equation}
where $\rho_{eq}$ is the equilibrium density, $E$ is the total energy
and the pressure tensor, $P_{\nu \mu}^\prime$, represents the deviation
of the pressure from its isotropic part due to the Fermi surface
distortions.

The variational derivative $\delta E/\delta \rho$ in Eq. (\ref{eq1})
implies a linearization with respect to the density variation
$\delta \rho$:
\begin{equation}
{\delta E\over \delta \rho} = \Big({\delta E\over \delta \rho}
\Big)_{eq} + \hat{L}[\rho_{eq}]\,\delta \rho + {\cal O}\Big(\delta \rho
\Big)^2.
\label{de1}
\end{equation}
We point out that the first term on the r.h.s. of Eq. (\ref{de1})
does not enter Eq. (\ref{eq1}) because of the the equilibrium condition
$(\delta E/\delta \rho)_{eq} = \lambda_F = {\rm const}$, where
$\lambda_F$ is the chemical potential. The operator $\hat{L}$ can be
derived from the equation of state $E = E[\rho ]$. We will use the
extended Thomas-Fermi approximation for the internal kinetic energy
\cite{BhRo} and the Skyrme-type forces for the interparticle interaction
\cite{EnBrGo}. In the special case of a spin saturated and charge
conjugated nucleus, and neglecting spin-orbit and Coulomb effects,
the equation of state reads
$$
E[\rho ] = \int d{\bf r} \,\,\Big\{{\hbar^2\over 2\,m}\,
\left[{3\over 5}\,\Big({3\pi^2\over 2}\Big)^{2/3} \,\rho^{5/3} +
{1\over 4}\,\eta \,{(\vec{\nabla}\rho)^2\over \rho}\right]
$$
\begin{equation}
+ {3\over 8}\,t_0\,\rho^2 + {1\over 16}\,t_3\,\rho^3 +
{1\over 64}\,(9\,t_1 - 5\,t_2) \,(\vec{\nabla}\rho)^2\Big\}.
\label{e1}
\end{equation}
The effective forces used in Eq. (\ref{e1}) leads to an overestimate
of the incompressibility coefficient. This is a well-known feature of
Skyrme forces which can be overcome by taking non-integer powers of
$\rho$ in the potential energy density in Eq. (\ref{e1}). For our
purposes we shall, however, be content with the form (\ref{e1}). To
make quantitative estimates of the finite size effects on the bulk
instability of the liquid drop, we will assume a sharp surface
behaviour of $\rho_{eq}({\bf r})$ having a bulk density $\rho_0$ and
an equilibrium radius $R_0$. Taking into account Eqs. (\ref{de1}) and
(\ref{e1}), the operator $\hat{L}[\rho_{eq}]$ is then reduced to the
following form
\begin{equation}
\hat{L}[\rho_{eq}]\,\delta\rho =
{K\over 9}\,\nabla^2\,\delta\rho - 2\,(\beta + t_s\,\rho_0)\,
\nabla^2\,\nabla^2\,\delta\rho\,\,\,\,\,\, {\rm at}\,\,\,\,r < R_0,
\label{hatl}
\end{equation}
where
$$
\beta = {\hbar^2\over 8\,m}\,\eta,\,\,\,\,\,\,
t_s = {1\over 64}\,(9\,t_1 - 5\,t_2)
$$
and $K$ is the incompressibility coefficient
\begin{equation}
K = 6\,e_F\,(1 + F_0)\,\left(1 + {1\over 3}\,F_1\right)^{-1}.
\label{K1}
\end{equation}
The Landau parameters $F_l$ are given by
\begin{equation}
F_0 = {9\,\rho_0\over 8\,\epsilon_F}\,
\left[t_0 + {3\over 2}\,t_3\,\rho_0\right]\,{m^\ast\over m}
+ 3\,\left(1 - {m^\ast\over m}\right),\,\,\,
F_1 = 3\,\left({m^\ast\over m} - 1\right),
\label{Fl}
\end{equation}
where
$$
{m\over m^\ast} = 1 + {m\,\rho_0\over 8\,\hbar^2}\,
(3\,t_1 + 5\,t_2)
$$
and $e_F$ is the Fermi energy.

The pressure tensor $P_{\nu \mu}^\prime$ can be expressed through the
displacement field $\vec{\chi}({\bf r}, t)$ \cite{KoMaPl}. Assuming
also $\delta \rho \sim e^{-i\omega t}$, the pressure tensor
$P_{\nu \mu}^\prime$ is given by \cite{KiKoSh}
\begin{equation}
P_{\nu\mu}^\prime = {i\omega \tau
\over {1 - i\omega \tau}} P_{eq} \Lambda_{\nu\mu},
\label{p2}
\end{equation}
where $\tau$ is the relaxation time and we used the symbol
\begin{equation}
\Lambda_{\nu\mu} = \nabla_\nu \chi_{\mu} +
\nabla_\mu \chi_{\nu} - {2 \over 3}\delta_{\nu\mu}\nabla_
{\lambda}\chi_{\lambda}
\label{lambda}
\end{equation}
for this combination of gradients of the Fourier transform $\chi_{\nu}$
of the displacement field $\vec{\chi}({\bf r}, t)$. The equilibrium
pressure of a Fermi gas, $P_{eq}$, in Eq. (\ref{p2}), is given by
$$
P_{eq} = {1\over 3m}\int {d{\bf p}\over (2\pi \hbar)^3}\,\,
p^2\,f_{eq}({\bf r}, {\bf p}) \approx \rho_0\,p_F^2/5\,m,
$$
where $f_{eq}({\bf r}, {\bf p})$ is the equilibrium phase-space
distribution function and $p_F$ is the Fermi momentum. We point out
that Eq. (\ref{p2}) is valid for arbitrary relaxation time $\tau$ and
thus describes both the zero- and the first-sound limit as well as the
intermediate case.

Taking into account the continuity equation and Eqs. (\ref{hatl}),
(\ref{p2}) and (\ref{lambda}), the equation of motion (\ref{eq1}) can
be reduced in the nuclear interior to the following form (we consider
the isoscalar mode):
\begin{equation}
- m\,\omega^2 \,\delta\rho = \left({1\over 9}\,K -
{4\over 3}{i\omega \tau
\over {1 - i\omega \tau}} (P_{eq}/\rho_0)\right)
\nabla^2\delta \rho
- 2\,(\beta + t_s\,\rho_0)\,\nabla^2 \nabla^2 \delta\rho.
\label{0eq3}
\end{equation}

The solution of Eq. (\ref{0eq3}) for a fixed multipolarity $L$ is
given by
\begin{equation}
\delta \rho ({\bf r}, t) = \rho_0 \,j_L (qr)\,Y_{LM}(\theta, \phi)\,
\alpha_{LM}(t),
\label{drhoL}
\end{equation}
where $q$ is the wave number and $\alpha_{LM}(t)$ is the amplitude of
the density oscillations. We will distinguish between stable and
unstable regimes of density fluctuations. In the case of a stable mode
at $K > 0$, a solution of Eq. (\ref{0eq3}) of the form (\ref{drhoL})
has the following dispersion relation
\begin{equation}
\omega^2 = u^2\,q^2 - i\,\omega\,
{\gamma (\omega )\over m}\,q^2 + \kappa_s \,q^4.
\label{disp1}
\end{equation}
Here, $u$ is the sound velocity
\begin{equation}
u^2 = u_1^2 + \kappa_v,
\label{c}
\end{equation}
where $u_1$ is the velocity of the first sound
\begin{equation}
u_1^2 = {1\over 9\,m}\,K,
\label{c1}
\end{equation}
$\gamma (\omega )$ is the viscosity coefficient
\begin{equation}
\gamma (\omega ) = {4\over 3}{\rm Re} \Big({\tau
\over {1 - i\,\omega \,\tau }}\Big) {P_{eq}\over \rho_{eq}}
\label{gamma}
\end{equation}
and
\begin{equation}
\kappa_v = {4\over 3}{\rm Im} \Big({\omega \tau
\over {1 - i\,\omega \,\tau }}\Big) {P_{eq}\over m\,\rho_{eq}},\,\,\,\,
\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\kappa_s = {2\over m}\,(\beta + t_s\,\rho_0).
\label{kappa}
\end{equation}
The quantities $\kappa_v$ and $\gamma (\omega )$ appear due to the
Fermi-surface distortion effect. The dispersion relation (\ref{disp1})
determines both the real and the imaginary part of the eigenfrequency
$\omega$.

The equation of motion (\ref{0eq3}) has to be augmented by the boundary
condition. This is given by a condition of the balance of the surface
pressure $\delta P_{surf}$ with the volume sound pressure
$\delta P_{sound}$ on a free surface of the liquid drop, see Refs.
\cite{Lamb,BoMo}. It reads
\begin{equation}
m\,u^2\,\rho_0\,j_L(qR_0) = {1\over q^2\,R_0^2}\,
(L-1)\,(L+2)\,\sigma\,{\partial j_L(qr)\over
\partial r}\Big\vert_{r=R_0}.
\label{sec1}
\end{equation}

Let us consider now the volume instability regime, $K < 0$, and
introduce a growth rate $\Gamma = -i\,\omega$ ($\Gamma$ is real,
$\Gamma > 0$), see Ref. \cite{PeRa1}. Using Eq. (\ref{disp1}), one
obtains
\begin{equation}
\Gamma^2 = |u_1|^2 \,q^2 - \zeta (\Gamma )\,q^2 - \kappa_s\,q^4,
\label{0disp}
\end{equation}
where
\begin{equation}
\zeta (\Gamma ) = {4\over 3\,m}{\Gamma \tau \over
{1 + \Gamma \tau}}{P_{eq}\over \rho_0}.
\label{zeta}
\end{equation}

Equation (\ref{0disp}) is valid for arbitrary relaxation time $\tau$.
From it one can obtain the leading order terms in the different limits
mentioned above.

{\it (i) Frequent collision regime: $\tau \to 0$.}\\
The contribution from the dynamic distortion of the Fermi surface,
$\kappa_v$, can be neglected in this case and we have from Eqs.
(\ref{0disp}) and (\ref{gamma}),
\begin{equation}
\Gamma^2 = |u_1|^2 \,q^2 - \Gamma\,(\tilde{\gamma}/m)\,q^2 - \kappa_s\,q^4,
\label{0disp1}
\end{equation}
where $\tilde{\gamma}=(8/15)\,e_F\,\tau$ is the viscosity
coefficient.
In the case of small viscosity coefficient $\tilde{\gamma}$, one
has from Eq. (\ref{0disp1})
\begin{equation}
\Gamma^2 \approx |u_1|^2\,q^2 - \kappa_s\,q^4 -
{\tilde{\gamma}\over m}\,q^2\,\sqrt{|u_1|^2\,q^2 - \kappa_s\,q^4}.
\label{0disp2}
\end{equation}

The amplitude of the density oscillations, $\delta \rho_L({\bf r}, t)$,
grows exponentially if $\Gamma > 0$. Expression (\ref{0disp2})
determines two characteristic values of the wave number $q$, namely,
$q_{max}$ where the growth rate reaches a maximum of $\Gamma_{max}$, and
$q_{crit}$ where $\Gamma$ goes to zero, i.e., (see also \cite{PeRa2}),
\begin{equation}
\Gamma = \Gamma_{max}\,\,\,\, {\rm at}\,\,\,\,
q = q_{max} < q_{crit},\,\,\,\,
{\rm and}\,\,\,\,\Gamma = 0\,\,\,\,{\rm at}\,\,\,\, q = q_{crit}.
\label{def1}
\end{equation}
The values of $q_{max}$ and $q_{crit}$ are obtained from, see Eq.
(\ref{0disp1}),
\begin{equation}
{\partial \Gamma \over \partial q}\Big\vert_{q=q_{max}} = 0
\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,{\rm and}\,\,\,\,\,\,\,
q_{crit}^2 = {|u_1|^2\over \kappa_s},
\,\,\,\, {\rm at}\,\,\,\,u_1^2 < 0.
\label{crit}
\end{equation}
Thus, the critical wave number $q_{crit}$ does not depend on
the viscosity. However, the presence of viscosity reduces the
instability, see also Fig. 1 below.

{\it (ii) Rare collision regime: $\tau \to \infty$.}\\
In this case, we have from Eqs. (\ref{0disp}), (\ref{kappa})
and (\ref{gamma})
\begin{equation}
\Gamma^2 = |u_1|^2\,q^2 - \kappa_v^\prime \,q^2 -\kappa_s\,q^4,
\label{0disp3}
\end{equation}
where
\begin{equation}
\kappa_v^\prime = {4\over 3\,m}{P_{eq}\over \rho_{eq}}.
\label{0kappa1}
\end{equation}

The critical value $q_{crit}$ and the value $q_{max}$ are given by
\begin{equation}
q_{crit}^2 = {{|u_1|^2 - \kappa_v^\prime}\over \kappa_s},
\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\, q_{max}^2 = {1\over 2}\,q_{crit}^2.
\label{crit1}
\end{equation}
Thus, the distortion of the Fermi-surface leads to a decrease of the
critical value $q_{crit}$, i.e., the Fermi-liquid drop becomes more
stable with respect to the volume density fluctuations due to the
dynamic Fermi-surface distortion effects.

\section{Numerical results and discussion}

In Fig. 1 we have plotted the instability growth rate $\Gamma$ as
obtained from Eq. (\ref{0disp}). The calculation was performed for the
Skyrme force SIII. The relaxation time was taken in the form
$\tau = \hbar\,\alpha/T^2$ \cite{AbKh} with $\alpha = 9.2\,$MeV and
$\alpha = 2.6\,$MeV \cite{KoPlSh1} and the bulk density $\rho_0$ was
taken as $\rho_0 = 0.3\,\rho_{sat}$, where $\rho_{sat}$ is the saturated
density $\rho_{sat} = 0.1453\,fm^{-3}$. We show also the result for the
nonviscous infinite nuclear matter and the nonviscous finite liquid drop
neglecting Fermi surface distortion effects. In a finite system, the
non-monotony behaviour of the instability growth rate as a function of
the wave number $q$ is due to the anomalous dispersion term in Eq.
(\ref{disp1}) created by the gradient terms in the equation of state.
We point out that the finite system becomes more stable with respect to
short-wave-length density fluctuations at $q > q_{max}$. We can also see
that the presence of viscosity decreases the instability. The strong
decrease of instability in a Fermi liquid drop (FLD), when compared with
the corresponding result for the usual liquid drop (LD), is because of
the Fermi surface distortion effects. In Fig. 2, this peculiarity of the
FLD can be seen in a transparent way for both the infinite nuclear matter
and the finite Fermi liquid drop.

For a saturated nuclear liquid one has for the force parameters
$t_0 < 0,\,\,\, t_3 > 0$ and $t_s > 0$. Thus, the critical value
$q_{crit}$, Eq. (\ref{crit}), increases with decreasing bulk density
$\rho_0$ at $u_1^2 < 0$, see also Eq. (\ref{Fl}). The existence of the
critical wave number $q_{crit}$ for an unstable mode is a feature of
the finite system. The growth rate $\Gamma$ depends on the multipolarity
$L$ of the nuclear density distortion and on the position of the
eigenvalue, $q_L$, in the interval of $q = 0\,\div\,q_{crit}$
\cite{PeRa2}. For a given $R_0$, the value of $q_L$ increases with $L$
for $L \geq 2$ because of the boundary condition (\ref{sec1}), see
Table 1. That means that if $q_L < q_{max}$ the instability increases
with $L$ and the nucleus becomes more unstable with respect to an
internal clusterization to small pieces (high multipolarity regime)
rather than to binary fission (low multipolarity regime). In contrast,
the binary fission is preferable if $q_{max} < q_L < q_{crit}$.

We give in Table 1 the values $q_L/k_F$ for two nuclei, $^{208}Pb$
and $^{40}Ca$ as obtained from Eq. (\ref{sec1}). The calculations
were performed with the surface tension parameter
$4\,\pi\,r_0^2\,\sigma = 17.2\,$MeV. We point out that the value of
$q_{max}$ is given here by $q_{max}/k_F = 0.69$. In Fig. 3 we have
plotted the instability growth rate at $T=6\,$MeV and
$\alpha = 9.2\,$MeV as function of the multipolarity $L$ of the
particle density fluctuations for two nuclei $^{208}Pb$ and $^{40}Ca$.
As is seen from Fig. 3, the lowest values of $L \leq 3$ give the
contribution to the instability growth rate $\Gamma$ for the nucleus
$^{40}Ca$. Thus, the nucleus $^{40}Ca$ is unstable with respect to
the fission under the conditions considered above. In contrast, the
instability growth rate of the nucleus $^{208}Pb$ includes the higher
multipolarity $L \leq 8$ and this nucleus has to be unstable with
respect to multifragmentation.

\section{Summary and conclusion}

Starting from the fluid dynamic equation of motion for the Fermi liquid
drop with a sharp surface, we have derived the dispersion relations
(\ref{disp1}) and (\ref{0disp}) for both the stable and the unstable
regime. The dispersion relations are influenced strongly by the
Fermi-surface distortion effect and the anomalous dispersion caused by
the finiteness of the system. The presence of the Fermi surface distortion
enhances the stiffness coefficient for a stable mode and reduces the
instability growth rate for an unstable one.

We have shown that the instability growth rate in an unstable finite
system is a non-monotony function of the wave number $q$ because of the
anomalous dispersion term. This is in contrast with the infinite nuclear
matter case where the instability growth rate increases with $q$. The
non-monotony behaviour of the instability growth rate $\Gamma (q)$ in
a finite Fermi liquid drop is accompanied with two characteristic wave
numbers $q_{max}$ and $q_{crit}$, see Eqs. (\ref{def1}) and (\ref{crit}).
The distortion of the Fermi-surface leads to a decrease of the critical
value $q_{crit}$. The decay mode of an unstable Fermi liquid drop depends
on the location of the eigen wave number $q$ on the slope of the curve
$\Gamma (q)$. The Fermi liquid drop is more unstable with respect to
multifragmentation if $q < q_{max}$ and the binary fission is preferable
if $q > q_{max}$. This is because the eigen wave number $q_L$, derived
from the secular equation (\ref{sec1}), increases with the multipolarity
$L$ of the particle density fluctuations. As an example, we have
demonstrated this phenomenon in the case of hot nuclei $^{40}Ca$ and
$^{208}Pb$. The nucleus $^{40}Ca$ is more unstable with respect to the
short wave fluctuations and prefers to decay into the binary fission
channel. The multifragmentation channel is preferable at the development
of the instability in the heavy nucleus $^{208}Pb$.

\section{Acknowledgements}
This work was supported in part by the US Department of Energy under
grant \# DOE-FG03-93ER40773 and the INTAS under grant \# 93-0151. We are
grateful for this financial support. One of us (V.M.K.) thanks the
Cyclotron Institute at Texas A\&M University for the kind hospitality.

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After the leak from Vietnam a couple of days ago, Apple's new refresh of the MacBook has finally been officially confirmed. The new MacBook has started showing up in Apple's own stores in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Germany and a few other sites. The new Macbook ( identified as MacBook 7.1 ) has received many upgrades and is priced at $999, and makes it a better deal than the similarly specced 13-inch MacBook Pro currently priced at $1199.
The new MacBook is powered by a much more powerful 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo processor with NVIDIA GeForce 320M GPU with 256MB of VRAM. The battery life is supposed to be 10 hours ( up from 7 hours in the earlier version ). There is no word on when the new MacBook will actually be released, but its expected to go global shortly.


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The Evolution of Cloud Video Conferencing
Cam Smith
What is cloud video conferencing?
For many, it seemed like this phrase entered the teleconferencing sphere overnight.
One minute, video conferencing was an exclusive, enterprise-level communications systems that only companies with robust servers could use practically. The next, video conferencing was hosted in the cloud — making it accessible to everyone.
In effect, cloud video conferencing means hosting a video call over the internet, as opposed to local servers. In the process, it has reduced the barrier of entry for companies who couldn't afford to have in-house video conferencing software run on their servers.
Cloud video has also become more user friendly than ever. Now, it can be accessed from any device with an internet connection — anywhere.
It's reshaping the way business are thinking about communication, and promises to be a revolution in the conferencing industry.
But where did cloud video conferencing come from? And where is it going?
What Exactly is The Cloud?
To understand how cloud video conferencing works, you need to first understand the cloud.
Think of CDs. You have a physical copy of something that you can use (with the help of other equipment) to listen to music.
Now think of an online streaming service like Spotify. Instead of the music existing in a physical location (like a CD) it's hosted online — or, as some call it, "the cloud."
Simply put, if you're in the cloud, your accessing data stored off site, not directly on a local server.
There's enormous convenience to hosting services and software in the cloud, and that has largely shaped the evolution of video conferencing.
The History of Cloud Conferencing
Video conferencing has been around for a long time now.
Back in the 30's and 40's, the Germans used coaxial cable and televisions to have simple video conferencing between government departments.
Old-school video conferencing
NASA even used simple, radio-transmitted video calls on its space flights during the Apollo missions.
It's picked up steam ever since. But for a long time the technology available has just not allowed it to be viable on a large scale.
In the 90's video conferencing was possible over the internet, but only with extremely low-quality video, that rarely exceeding single-digit FPS.
In the 00's, companies like Polycom lead the charge to make high-quality video conferencing accessible to enterprise companies.
It remained, however, prohibitively expensive, and only the largest companies could afford it (and largely used it internally.)
That's where cloud video came in. By the late 00's, the value of video conferencing was becoming clear, and a more affordable solution was required.
By hosting the video in the cloud, companies wouldn't need massive internal servers to use it, and because it was internet-based, any device with a camera could connect. Where once massive, lavishly-appointed boardrooms were the standard, smaller huddle spaces soon grew in popularity.
Cloud video conferencing continues to shape the way companies are communicating. It's past is filled with exciting advances. But what can we expect next?
The Future of Cloud Conferencing
Cloud video conferencing has come a long way since its inception, and it has a long way yet to go.
In terms of office communication, audio conferencing still dominates, largely due to its affordability, convenience and ubiquity. But as the demands of communication increase, audio fails to satisfy.
The future of cloud will be defined by how companies are choosing to communicate.
Right now, audio conferencing is largely meeting those needs. But as the rise of video conferencing shows, needs are changing, and technology must race to keep up.
Huddle rooms are reshaping the way conferencing is used in the office.
The key will largely lie in flexibility. Offices are becoming open space, work hours more negotiable, telecommuting a viable option. To remain a valuable member to a team, communication needs to adapt.
The value of video conferencing is in the accessing body language and being able to see in real time how people are thinking and feeling. It increases the effectiveness of communication.
Cloud conferencing strives to provide the most flexible options possible. It's affordable for small and medium sized businesses, and can be accessed across all platforms and devices.
It's not merely accessible, though. Cloud video conferencing is reshaping the ways business are able to communicate, and thus what they are capable of.
There's enormous potential for future growth, as many in the conferencing industry anticipate.
Video conferencing has come a long way.
From low frame rates and grainy images, to high end setups in enterprise board rooms, to the more accessible and modest cloud video setups.
The goals of cloud video conferencing is simple — better communication, made more accessible, for less money.
As modern office spaces change and huddle rooms are on the rise, cloud conferencing isn't just becoming viable, it's becoming necessary for up and coming businesses.
As it continues to grow in popularity one thing is for sure: the future looks bright for cloud video conferencing.
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The Ghost Club was founded in 1862, is the oldest organisation in the world associated with psychical research. Its prime interest focuses on paranormal phenomena such as ghosts and hauntings, but the club also covers other related subjects.
An extensive resource site on past and modern ghost sightings, haunted houses, cryptozoology, and all things paranormal reported in the UK. This links to the Dorset database.
Find out about other black dog legends in Britain. Compiled and researched by Dr. Simon Sherwood, this site is a good introduction into the Black Dog Mythology with links to other interesting Black Dog information.
Once the former Black Dog Inn of Uplyme. The Old Black Dog Bed & Breakfast Guest House now has its own website featuring the legend of the spectral Black Dog of Lyme.
Based in Thomas Hardy's Wessex, the Dorset Paranormal Research Team are a non-profit making team focussed on the study of spontaneous anomalous phenomena and ghost research.


Blues head coach Sir John Kirwan was thrilled with Friday's victory over the Crusaders, but believes his side can get much better.
The Blues trounced the Crusaders by five tries to nil to run out convincing 34-15 victors in a fine performance, but they failed to get the dominance they desired at the set piece and conceded too many penalties.
"We've still got a lot of work to do," Kirwan said.
While the Blues' electric backs showed plenty of razzle dazzle to score some excellent tries, Kirwan said he was extremely pleased with the way his side managed to prevent the Crusaders from scoring.
"We've got a very young defensive coach (Sir Graham Henry) who is very happy with the zero tries," Kirwan quipped.
It is the perfect start for the Blues. Written off by the media as too young and too inexperienced, Kirwan's men have defied their critics by scoring two bonus point wins to sit joint equal at the top of the New Zealand Conference ladder.
Kirwan conceded it was a shock even to him.
There was less emotion for Kirwan in his second game in charge. He was mightily impressed with Luke Braid's performance as well as centre Rene Ranger, but also praised the way the reserves played when they were called upon.
ìI thought the bench was outstanding for us. I thought Angus Ta'avao was unbelievable when he came on. In fact all those boys, Bryn, Jackson and Baden – they all came on at a critical moment in the game when the Crusaders were getting into their old style of work and were trying to grind us down.
The Blues played with the thrilling brand of rugby that had the 31,104 crowd at Eden Park on their feet for much of the game, and while their willingness to chance their arm from their own half backfired at times, Kirwan still urged his side to give it a go when the opportunities arose.
"When you want to play high skill, high tempo, high impact there are going to be occasions where you take a breath and I certainly took a few deep breaths in the coaching box but we've got to trust the guys," he said.
Halfback Piri Weepu had a disappointing night with the boot, missing a number of shots at goal which could have cost the Blues in a tighter game, but Kirwan revealed Weepu was only handed the kicking duties at the eleventh hour.
"We had a problem in the pre-game. Noakesy was ready to kick and he kicked in the warm up but tightened up so we gave Piri 30 seconds to prepare. We can't afford to leave those points out there and one of the reasons we got Baden on late was Noakesy had tightened up in his groin, Piri was off and we needed to get a goal kicker out there.
Kirwan was ecstatic with the crowd at Eden Park on Friday and hoped to see more of the same when the Blues take on the Bulls on Sunday (kick-off 4.05pm).
"They're absolutely fundamental to our success," Kirwan said.
"We need to build what is a great stadium. We need these people turning up next week. We've got a strong Bulls side coming down and they're going to try and beat us up.


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S o T o S p e a k | Ep. 767 | Like an Episode of a TV Show
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Jen Psaki says the quiet part out loud from time to time.
With regard to the $3.5 trillion rEcOnCiLiAtiOn BiLL (unofficially referred to as The Democrats Print Money to Get Everything They Want Act) about to get rubber stamped in Congress, Psaki says that the negotiations were "like an episode of a TV show." She may not have intended for it to be an admission that this is all Kabuki theater. If not, it's an unintentional double entendre and an interesting Freudian slip to boot.
The bill is said to "reduce income inequality" but printing money to reduce income inequality is like killing an unborn child and calling it healthcare.
Meanwhile, two Federal Reserve presidents are quietly resigning in the wake of separate insider trading scandals. Neither are being held accountable for anything because there's no rule against Federal Reserve presidents enriching themselves by making money printers go brrrr.
If there was, it would defeat the entire point of printing money.
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My life is good at the moment in fact it has been good for a while now but I know this will change; it's not IF this will change but WHEN. I'm not fatalistic I'm realistic.
I am enjoying my 'up' time immensely. Jean and I have done a lot together recently. We've been to Brighton and Berlin, the Pro 12 Final in the Aviva and Dáil Eireann over the past few months and being honest I couldn't have done them without her.
We both know that MS can rear its ugly head at any moment and without notice.
I have undertaken a personal project at home; we moved in here 2 ½ years ago and it is only recently that I felt physically able and motivated to clear out the shed, to prepare my 'Man Cave'. Even though the shed is not big the clean out has taken a few weeks, which in MS time isn't that long, but it isn't quite finished yet. A run to the dump and another few hours will see it complete. An old farming adage is my guiding tenet at the moment; "make hay while the sun shines" and when translated into 'MS Speak" it simply means "do it today because you may not be able to do it tomorrow".
We both know that 'tomorrow' will come maybe not exactly tomorrow but someday.
There was a slight dip recently when the uninvited and unwelcome Mr Unthoff came to visit but thankfully he didn't stay long. The weather over the past few days was not officially a heat wave more like a ripple but it took a lot out of me.
My Multiple Sclerosis (MS) seems to have taken a back seat for the moment and hopefully will stay back there for a long time. MS has been part of my life for more than 29 years and has left its marks and scars where they can't be seen, except with an MRI scanner. Those marks and scars have placed limitations on my life but I have learned to live with them. MS has not gone away; it never will. It is just waiting in the shadows for the opportunity to pounce and re-impose old restrictions and maybe introduce a few new ones.
Life is good. Of course good is relative and I still have pains and aches in various parts and I am less able than I was a few years ago but I have learned to work within my limitations. My 'time window' for getting 'stuff' done is short and any effort to extend the time will be met with staunch resistance. MS is unpredictable and I celebrate the good times and every achievement and live in the here and now. Change will come but I will deal with it then.
This blog is not about boasting about how good I feel at the moment when I know of so many other People with Multiple Sclerosis (PwMS) whose disease course has been much more turbulent and destructive than mine. It is just to say appreciate the better times when they arrive and deal with the less good ones when they follow. "One day at a time".
I know that when this good period is over, which I hope will not be any time soon, I will be less able; so I say Carpe Diem and MAKE HAY WHILE THE SUN SHINES.
So very well written, Declan. I'm glad you have better times, I keep a steady downhill climb. Here's to an empty and then transformed shed/cave!


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Karl Albrecht (* 1911; † nach 1947) war ein deutsches SS-Mitglied und Blockwart der Bewachungsmannschaft des Konzentrationslagers Mauthausen-Gusen und Blockwart.

Biografie
Albrecht war Mitglied der SS. Seit November 1944 war er Blockwart im Konzentrationslager Gusen II.

Nach Ende des Zweiten Weltkrieges wurde Karl Albrecht bei den Dachauer Prozessen im April 1947 vor ein US-Militärtribunal (General Military Government Court at Dachau, Germany 470424-470425) gestellt. Er wurde beschuldigt, im Zeitraum von November 1944 bis Januar 1945 Kriegs- und NS-Verbrechen gegen Inhaftierte verübt zu haben. Man klagte ihn an, Gefangene im Konzentrationslager Gusen II zu Tode geprügelt zu haben. Albrecht wurde schuldig befunden und zum Tode durch Hängen verurteilt. Das Urteil wurde später in lebenslange Haft geändert.

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 Dokumente über die Mannschaft des Konzentrationslagers Mauthausen-Gusen
 Karls Albrechts Gerichtsdaten

Personal im KZ Mauthausen
Angehöriger der Waffen-SS
Zum Tode verurteilte Person (Dachauer Prozesse)
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Netanya, Israel, June 1, 2015 – ORBIT Communication Systems, a leading provider of mission and business critical communication solutions for land, sea, air and space applications, announced that it has received an order to supply multiple OceanTRx™ 7-500 Ka-Band SatCom systems to one of the emerging ka-band global satellite service providers. ORBIT's SatCom systems will be installed on board cruise ships. This order follows previous orders for ORBIT equipment already installed on several large cruise ships.
ORBIT's OceanTRx 7-500 stabilized antenna systems (2.2 meter) provide continuous broadband data communications at very high rates. ORBIT's OceanTRx 4-500 (1.15 meter) and 7-500 systems support Ka-band communications, which is considered the fastest growing segment in the satellite industry. Over the past two years, ORBIT has invested substantial resources in the development of these Ka-band systems, which have demonstrated their technological superiority in multiple deployments for commercial and defense users.


Diabetes mellitus, simply referred to as Diabetes, is a group of diseases in which a person has high blood sugar, either because the body doesn't produce enough insulin, or because the body's cells don't respond to the insulin that is produced. Insulin is a hormone that is central to regulating energy and glucose metabolism in the body. There are 3 types of diabetes: Type 1, Type 2, and Gestational Diabetes which only occurs in pregnant women. It is estimated that 7.8% of the population has diabetes.
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Historian Nancy Isenberg's critically acclaimed and bestselling White Trash has been called a "groundbreaking and landmark book" upending the comforting myths about America as the land of equal opportunity and social mobility.
With White Trash Isenberg puts class under the kind of lens that writers like Cornel West and Ta-Nehisi Coates put race, and gives a historical context to writings on contemporary inequality. Opening with a myth-busting origin story, Isenberg reveals how the English class divisions were embraced in the settling of America and how colonization and expansion were accomplished because the upper class believed the poor were only valuable for the labor they provided.
Nancy Isenberg is the author of Fallen Founder: The Life of Aaron Burr, which was a finalist for the LA Times Book Prize in Biography and won the Oklahoma Book Award for best book in Nonfiction. She is the coauthor, with Andrew Burstein, of Madison and Jefferson. She is the T. Harry Williams Professor of American History at LSU, and writes regularly for Salon.com. Isenberg is the winner of the 2016 Walter & Lillian Lowenfels Criticism Award from the Before Columbus Foundation and was #4 on the 2016 Politico 50 list.
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Silkwood Stars provides 3 year and 4 year old Funded Kindergarten programs which are based on the Victorian Early Years Learning and Developmental Framework (VEYLDF), incorporating fundamental components from Montessori and Reggio Emilia approaches. Our Funded Kindergarten program is delivered by a qualified kindergarten teacher.
Our educators use the Montessori approach to deliver a unique, well planned and structured kindergarten program. Children are free to follow their own interests and are empowered to make their own choices and decisions about their learning within a structured environment. Our Montessori learning materials provide children with hands-on learning experiences which develop self-help skills, fine motor skills, literacy, numeracy, language, social skills and executive functioning. These are the key learning areas for children's school-readiness.
Our emergent curriculum reflects the Reggio Emilia approach where educators make curriculum decisions by observing, asking questions and listening to children's ideas. Our indoor-outdoor program allows children to move around the spaces freely and provides plenty of choices and opportunities for their learning and exploration. We provide a program and environment which supports children's social and emotional wellbeing thereby facilitating them to build positive relationships with peers and educators and assisting them to make a positive transitions from Kindergarten to school.
School-readiness is actively facilitated in our Kindergarten where children regularly participate in various activities that develop children's attention span, physical skills, emotional regulation, social interactions and play and problem solving skills. The Kindergarten program runs five days a week; Monday to Friday between 8:30 am and4:00 pm. Our childcare program continues before and after the kindergarten hours for children who attend long day care in conjunction with our Kindergarten program.


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[ARCHIVED] Goochland's Voter Satellite Office is Open for In-Person Early Voting with Expanded Saturday Hours
Goochland County's Voter Satellite Office is now open with expanded Saturday hours from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on October 24 and October 31 for in-person absentee early voting.
In addition, the Voter Satellite Office is open for in-person absentee early voting Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. October 31 is the last day to vote early.
Virginia no longer requires a reason to vote absentee. Individuals can cast your absentee early voting ballot in person by visiting the Voter Satellite Office location in the Goochland County Parks and Recreation's Goochland Sports Complex building at 1800 Sandy Hook Rd., Goochland, VA 23063.
Dedicated parking for in-person absentee early voting is located directly behind the Goochland Sports Complex and is accessible by an entrance off River Road West (Route 6). Dedicated parking for Voters 65 or Older and Voters with Disabilities is located in front of the Goochland Sports Complex and the new Office of the General Registrar's building and is accessible from Sandy Hook Road (Route 522).
Below is a map showing the location of Voter Satellite Office for In Person Absentee/Early Voting and the designated parking areas described above.
Pursuant to Executive Order Sixty-Three and Order of Public Health Emergency Five from Governor Ralph Northam all patrons entering the Voter Satellite Office, the Office of the General Registrar and all precincts are required to wear a face mask or facial covering when entering, exiting, traveling through, and spending time in the buildings. The Office of the General Registrar will honor these identified exceptions:
while eating and drinking
while exercising
any person who has trouble breathing, or incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the face covering without assistance
any person seeking to communicate with a hearing-impaired person, for which the mouth needs to be visible
any person with a health condition that keeps them from wearing a face covering.
The 2020 November General Election will occur on November 3, 2020 with all precincts open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
For more information on elections and voter registration please visit https://www.goochlandva.us/359/Elections-and-Voter-Registration, call 804-556-5803, or email vote@goochlandva.us.