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Opinion: Xeon chips and the future Mac Pro New of Intel's
Wednesday, March 7th 2012. | Hardware News
Intel on Tuesday announced the availability of its new Xeon E5 processors for servers and workstations. That announcement was accompanied by unveilings by Dell, HP, and IBM of E5-equipped servers.
While the news of new Xeons powering other companies' servers may not spark your interest, keep in mind that Apple's Mac Pro also run on that Intel processor. So does that mean an update to the Mac Pro–which has remained unchanged since August 2010–is in the works?
Historically, Apple doesn't announce new hardware that incorporates new processor architecture on the same day that the architecture first becomes available. But it can happen soon afterwards. For example, last year, Intel announced availability of its dual-core Sandy Bridge chips on February 20; four days later, Apple revealed new MacBook Pros that used the new chips. With Apple set to make a major announcement on Wednesday–most likely on the iOS front–Apple's public-relations energies are already spent, so if there's going to be a Mac Pro announcement, it probably won't happen this week.
That is, if Apple believes that the Mac Pro is a viable part of its product line. The rumor mill says that the Mac Pro is dead. And since the Mac Pro hasn't been updated in 18 months, it's easy to believe that Apple has abandoned its workstation.
I hope the Mac Pro isn't dead quite yet–I'd like to see Apple make one last effort for the machine, which would also simplify its product line. Currently, the Mac Pro line has three standard configuration models. Since Mac Pro buyers tend to customize their machines, Apple could simplify the line to offer just a single standard configuration model, one that offers a boost of processing power over the top-of-the-line iMac. That single Mac Pro model could have a ton of customization options, including CPU upgrades that allow for a 16-core Mac Pro.
Of course, there's another way for Apple to simplify its product line, and that's by discontinuing the Mac Pro. Apple sells more laptops than desktop Macs (in its Q1 2012 results, Apple reported that 72 percent of Macs sold were laptops), and when it comes to desktop Macs, most customers are satisfied with the processing power offered in the iMac–in fact, according to Macworld's benchmarks, a $1999 27-inch iMac with a quad-core 3.1GHz Core i5 is faster overall than a $3499 Mac Pro with an eight-core 2.4GHz Xeon processor (granted, this Mac Pro is much older than the iMac).
The advantage the Mac Pro had with its expansion slots is gone, thanks to Thunderbolt. While the Thunderbolt peripheral market still has a lot of growing to do, many of the Thunderbolt devices available, such as high-end video capture devices, are the types of devices used by Mac Pro users. For the most part, the slots in a new Mac Pro would be to address the needs of legacy users who don't (or can't) give up expansion cards.
Still, it's fun to think of the potential of a new Mac Pro. The Xeon E5 is based on the Sandy Bridge architecture, which is used in Apple's other Macs. There are versions of the new Xeon E5 processors with eight cores, so it's possible a Mac Pro could have 16 cores. The Xeon E5 also has an integrated PCI-Express 3.0 bus that has data rates of 8 gigatransfers per second; the current Mac Pro has PCI-Express 2.0 (5 gigatransfers per second). Those are just a few of the new features of the Xeon E5, and a new Mac Pro could be an impressive performer.
But is it worth it to Apple? Having a "muscle" Mac in its lineup used to be important to Apple when it had to battle for attention against Windows PCs, but it's not necessary anymore. If Apple doesn't make an announcement in the upcoming weeks, we may have our answer.
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Wilhelmus Albertus (Benny) Neyman (* 9. Juni 1951 in Maastricht, Niederlande; † 7. Februar 2008 in Soesterberg, Niederlande) war ein niederländischer Sänger.

Biografie
Anfang der 1970er-Jahre begann Neyman eine Ausbildung an der Kleinkunst-Akademie in Amsterdam. In den späten 1970ern hatte er in seinem Heimatland erste Erfolge mit Chanson-artigen Liedern verschiedener Interpreten wie zum Beispiel Reinhard Mey, Stephan Sulke oder Joe Dassin, deren Texte er stets selbst ins Niederländische übersetzte. 1983 veröffentlichte Benny Neyman sein erstes deutschsprachiges Album "Skizzen", aber erst 1985 kam der große Durchbruch mit dem Lied "Dann ruf' ich wieder Deinen Namen", welches zuvor in der niederländischen Version ebenfalls von ihm erschien und sein größter Hit wurde. Neben einigen Singles kamen 1987 und 1994 zwei weitere Alben in deutscher Sprache auf den Markt. Außerdem sang Benny Neyman mit der Frontfrau der Band Pussycat, Toni Willé, einige Duette auf Englisch.

Neyman starb am 7. Februar 2008 im Alter von 56 Jahren an Krebs.

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Unused Covid Vaccines Getting Destroyed In Africa
Despite many African countries struggling to obtain enough Covid-19 vaccines, some have thousands of expired doses which they have been unable to use.
Some countries are now destroying these vaccines, in line with the latest World Health Organisation (WHO) advice.
The Malawi government has destroyed almost 20 000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine, while South Sudan has 59,000 doses which it also plans to discard.
The vaccines had been donated through the African Union but had not been administered by their expiry date of 13 April. The WHO had originally asked for the vaccines to be kept while it investigated whether the expiry date could be safely extended. But it now says vaccines already sent out by the manufacturer and which are expired should be thrown away.
The Democratic Republic of Congo, meanwhile, says it cannot use most of the 1.7 million AstraZeneca doses it received under the global Covax scheme for poorer countries. Only about 1,000 of the doses had been administered by the end of April. Most of this batch – with an expiry date of 24 June – is now being sent to other countries, with some already delivered to Ghana and Madagascar.
Why have vaccines not been used?
The AstraZeneca vaccine can be stored safely in refrigerated conditions for up to six months after production.
And the African Union redistributed batches originally delivered to South Africa in February, which had a 13 April expiry date.
The South African government decided not to use them following concerns the vaccine offered insufficient protection from the variant prevalent in the country.
New Variants Causing Concern In Africa
And, in late March, the one million doses it had were sold on to the African Union to give to other African countries.
But some, such as South Sudan, say they were not made aware of the expiry date. Nigeria, meanwhile, said it would be unable to use all the doses in time. So some were reassigned to neighbouring Togo and Ghana. And some were even sent to Jamaica.
The WHO says only Togo and The Gambia have confirmed they used all these doses by the expiry date. Information about what has happened to the rest is currently unavailable.
Many countries failed to prepare adequately before receiving the vaccines, Phionah Atuhebwe, from the WHO in Africa, says.
"That is one of the reasons we are seeing the slow pace of rollout," she says. Financial challenges have also been blamed for this situation..
Africa Centres for Disease Control head John Nkengasong says countries need more support to increase the numbers of health workers and obtain supplies, such as personal protective equipment. And those who have vaccines approaching or beyond their expiry date should contact the WHO or Africa CDC.
"The continent as a whole knows how to vaccinate and has been vaccinating for other diseases, but the key is how do you scale that up, and at speed?" he said.
What about vaccine hesitancy?
Some experts and politicians blame concerns over the safety and efficacy of vaccines in general for the slow uptake in many countries in Africa – but it is hard to quantify that impact.
"It took a while to convince people," Sierra Leone Health Minister Austin Demby. Malawi virologist Gama Bandawe says mistrust of vaccines has played a role in the country being unable to use all the supplies it has received.
And South Africa's decision to stop using the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, amid concerns around cases of blood clots, may have added to these doubts.
A study commissioned by Africa CDC on Covid-19 vaccine perceptions in 15 countries indicated a significant proportion of people had concerns about vaccine safety.
On average, about 20% of respondents said they would not have a vaccine – but the proportion varied from below 10% in Ethiopia, Niger and Tunisia to 41% in DR Congo.
Ghana is one of the very few African countries that have used all their vaccine supplies.
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The team supports the director of Public Health in his tasks of disease prevention, health promotion, information for the public, monitoring of the population's state of health and its determining factors, and particularly the field of health protection. Threats to health can arise from physical, chemical or biological agents related to environmental contamination (water, air, soil), technological accidents or criminal or terrorist acts.
The team responds to reports from various interveners of the health network, other organizations or ministries such as the Kativik Regional Government and the Kativik School Board, the municipalities and the public concerning exposure to environmental risk factors. It maintains a constant duty roster (24/7) in order to be able to respond at all times to emergencies of an environmental nature. As needed, it conducts epidemiological investigations and issues health advisories in areas such as contamination of indoor and outdoor air, drinking water, water in swimming pools and traditional foods, as well as sanitary conditions, industrial pollution, waste management and so forth.
Reportable diseases of chemical or physical origin (chemical MADOs)
Environmental emergencies
The municipalities are responsible for the distribution system in each Nunavik community. For the purpose of quality control of potable water, they are required to take samples or have samples taken of the water distributed, in accordance with the provisions of the Regulation respecting the quality of drinking water. The Kativik Regional Government (KRG) receives the results of these tests weekly and forwards them to the Nunavik Department of Public Health. When a test reveals that a water sample does not meet established quality standards, the laboratory must notify the municipality, the KRG and the director of Public Health. Under the KRG's supervision, the municipality must then undertake the necessary measures to remedy the situation and, if applicable, protect all users against potential risks. The municipality must also notify, without delay, the users of the system when the water is declared unfit for consumption. The director of Public Health must also receive information concerning deviations from the norm and the measures taken to rectify such situations as well as, where applicable, boil-water advisories. In exceptional situations, the director of Public Health may issue a boil-water advisory should the municipality delay in its actions and if there is evidence of a health risk.
The environmental-health team supports the director of Public Health in assuming these responsibilities. It is also tasked with preventing public exposure to problems related to drinking water. It must proceed with an investigation rapidly when it receives reports of cases of diseases potentially related to water in order to identify the risks and specify the protective measures to set up.
For further information, consult the Regulation respecting the quality of drinking water.
Swimming is a physical activity that should be encouraged as it can contribute to the improvement of health. However, the promotion of safety habits before and during swimming is essential. Such habits can in effect protect users and their children against infectious diseases that can spread through the water in swimming pools as well as avoid contaminating pools with microorganisms.
Several pathogenic microorganisms carried by swimmers can contaminate water, such as Cryptosporidium, Giardia, E. coli O157:H7, Shigella and others. These microorganisms cause diseases that often manifest as diarrhea that can be accompanied by fever, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting and abdominal cramps and which can sometimes be severe, especially among babies and children.
Each swimmer shares the swimming pool's water with all the other swimmers present. If someone with diarrhea contaminates the water, ingesting that water can make others sick. That is why the Department of Public Health recommends that individuals with such symptoms refrain from using swimming pools for the entire duration of their symptoms.
The good news is that most microorganisms that cause diseases that can spread through the water in swimming pools are destroyed by the chlorine used in pools. However, chlorine does not act immediately. A certain period of time is required to destroy those microorganisms, and some of them, such as Cryptosporidium, are resistant to chlorine and can survive for several days in swimming pools. That is why even the best-maintained pools can spread diseases.
In Québec, application of the Regulation respecting water quality in swimming pools and other artificial pools is up to those responsible for the pools (i.e., all owners or operators of a swimming pool or other artificial pool covered by the regulation), who are required to offer their clientele safe, clean and stable pool water at all times and in accordance with the established norms.
For further information, consult:
posters put up in appropriate areas of the pool reminding that the spread of infections can be reduced if adults and children respect certain basic hygiene measures (Poster)
the Regulation respecting water quality in swimming pools and other artificial pools
The Regulation under the Public Health Act presents the list of diseases, infections and intoxications that must be reported to public-health authorities by the physicians and laboratories. As with certain infectious diseases, the ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux (MSSS) considers that certain diseases and intoxications caused by chemical or physical agents (chemical MADOs) must be monitored by public-health authorities. These reports serve, among other purposes, to identify the actions toward avoiding, when possible, the occurrence of other cases or aggravation of the situation.
In accordance with the powers conferred on him by the Public Health Act, the director of Public Health may conduct an investigation, often through a survey questionnaire, and issue recommendations (nutritional advice, follow-up examinations, etc.). The environmental-health team supports him in carrying out these tasks.
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a hazard to human health, as it is invisible, odourless and tasteless, irritates neither the eyes nor the respiratory system but can have serious effects on health.
All means of transportation, heating systems and other equipment that run on fuel such as gasoline, diesel, wood, propane, natural gas, heating oil, naphtha, kerosene and coal produce carbon monoxide. If such equipment is not used properly, for example, if used in a closed or poorly ventilated location or if inadequately maintained, it can involve a risk of carbon-monoxide poisoning. All generators, camping stoves, heating systems that burn wood, chainsaws, barbecues, four-wheelers, snowmobiles and so forth are sources of carbon monoxide.
Carbon-monoxide poisoning appears on the list of reportable diseases, infections and intoxications (MADOs).
the Santé Québec portal
the pamphlet Carbon monoxide kills! Protect yourself
the pamphlet Vacationers, stay alert! Carbon monoxide kills!
Mercury (Hg) is a toxic heavy metal that occurs in three forms: elementary, inorganic and organic, the latter also known as methylmercury (MeHg). When mercury released into the atmosphere ends up in aquatic ecosystems, it is transformed into MeHg by microorganisms and accumulates in the tissues of living organisms. MeHg has a very high affinity for proteins and tends to accumulate in the muscle tissue, i.e., meat, of those animals.
Most traditional foods in Nunavik contain low levels of mercury. Beluga meat (raw, cooked and dried or nikku) is the item that contributes most to blood mercury among Nunavimmiut, particularly on the Hudson Strait, the region where it is consumed most often. Beluga liver and kidney, seal liver and kidney, and lake trout (the oldest individuals) are also characterized by elevated levels.
A blood sample taken from an individual permits documenting his exposure to mercury as well as other contaminants. If the mercury exceeds the reporting level for a reportable disease (MADO) in Québec, both the physician who received the result and the accredited laboratory that tested the sample are required to report the MADO to the director of Public Health. In accordance with the powers conferred on him by the Public Health Act, the director of Public Health may conduct an investigation, often through a survey questionnaire, and issue recommendations (nutritional advice, follow-up examinations, etc.). The environmental-health team supports him in carrying out these tasks.
Exposure to lead is a hazard to human health which has long been recognized. First proven in relation to occupational settings, exposure to lead was then linked to environmental contamination through various means: through inhaled air (lead in gasoline), through drinking water (old distribution systems built of or welded with lead), through contaminated soil (industrial waste), through ingestion of flakes of paint containing lead, through food (lead used for sealing canned goods), etc.
First revealed by the Health Québec Survey (1994), the Nunavik population's exposure to lead was confirmed by the study of samples of umbilical-cord blood (1993-1996). That study enabled identification of the origin of elevated lead levels in blood. All the evidence indicates that use of lead shot constitutes the primary source of exposure to lead among Nunavimmiut, notably children, who consume small game. It is therefore possible to reduce exposure to lead among the Nunavik population through action at the source of the problem, i.e., by avoiding the use of ammunition containing lead shot for hunting.
A blood sample taken from an individual permits documenting his exposure to lead as well as other contaminants. If the lead exceeds the reporting level for a reportable disease (MADO) in Québec, both the physician who received the result and the accredited laboratory that tested the sample are required to report the MADO to the director of Public Health. In accordance with the powers conferred on him by the Public Health Act, the director of Public Health may conduct an investigation, often through a survey questionnaire, and issue recommendations (nutritional advice, follow-up examinations, etc.). The environmental-health team supports him in carrying out these tasks.
the public-health notice Preventing lead poisoning in Nunavik
Video: Lead ammunition: how it affects our health
Cadmium from both natural and anthropogenic sources can accumulate in lichens and other vegetation that, when consumed by caribou and moose, results in the buildup of this metal in those animals' kidneys and livers. Consumption of those organs by the Inuit could result in increased concentrations of cadmium in the blood. However, it is generally acknowledged that the concentrations measured in human blood are largely due to tobacco smoking.
A blood sample taken from an individual permits documenting his exposure to cadmium as well as other contaminants. If the cadmium exceeds the reporting level for a reportable disease (MADO) in Québec, both the physician who received the result and the accredited laboratory that tested the sample are required to report the MADO to the director of Public Health. In accordance with the powers conferred on him by the Public Health Act, the director of Public Health may conduct an investigation, often through a survey questionnaire, and issue recommendations. The environmental-health team supports him in carrying out these tasks.
Moulds are a type of fungus which appear in different colours. They can grow in homes where there is a sufficient level of humidity and where the nutrients they require, such as wood, cardboard and gypsum plasterboard, are present. They are often found in humid environments, for example, around bathtubs and windows.
In small quantities and if eliminated regularly, moulds generally pose no serious problems. On the other hand, when they develop in large amounts, moulds can release minute, airborne particles that, in certain cases, can cause health problems.
For further information, consult Health Canada's Web site
Last April, more than 140 persons were overcome by a toxic gas during a bantam hockey tournament at the Kangiqsualujjuaq arena; 30 of them received oxygen therapy and 7 required evacuation to Kuujjuaq for medical observation. The results of tests for gas concentrations as well as the symptoms felt by the affected individuals point to nitrogen dioxide emitted by the resurfacer (Zamboni) as the probable cause. A combination of factors likely contributed to the event, such as the higher-than-normal amount of the gas emitted by the resurfacer, its more-frequent use due to a hockey tournament and problems involving ventilation procedures and the gas detectors installed at the arena.
Numerous cases of poisoning have been reported elsewhere in the world. In Québec, from 2000 to 2012, 15 incidents that occurred in arenas were brought to the attention of seven regional departments of Public Health. Certain situations identified the cause as the ammonia in the ice-cooling system, whereas others involved carbon monoxide or nitrogen dioxide from combustion engines, principally resurfacers. In all cases, a certain number of individuals present in the arena, in general those using the ice surface (players, skaters), were affected. The symptoms varied in severity, but some individuals had to be admitted to intensive care.
Pursuant to the incident in Kangiqsualujjuaq, the Department of Public Health of the Nunavik Regional board of Health and Social Services (NRBHSS) drew up a plan of action to document the problem in the arenas of all the Nunavik communities as well as to inform and raise awareness among the arena managers relative to the importance of monitoring the quality of indoor air and the actions to carry out to protect the public health.
That preventive measure aims to support the municipalities in fulfilling their responsibility of ensuring the health and safety of persons who use the arenas.
For further information, consult the Kangiqsualujjuaq incident report, April 2015
The environmental-health team plays a role in prevention and emergency preparedness for incidents that may occur on the territory of the Nunavik communities. It also assumes responsibility during and after an event (application of emergency measures, population follow-up and statement of operations).
Urgence Québec
Québec poison centre
Canutec
There is very broad scientific consensus that the earth's climate is changing. According to Ouranos, climate-change predictions include rising temperatures throughout the territory of Québec, which are projected to be more pronounced in the winter in northern regions, as well as the occurrence of several extreme and increasingly unpredictable meteorological phenomena. Annual precipitation and ground accumulations of snow are expected to increase in Québec's most-northerly regions. In general, the consequences of climate change, such as heat waves, floods, melting permafrost, landslides, erosion, forest fires, contamination of water and food, zoonotic diseases and so forth could have effects on health. For example, in Arctic Québec, cases of diseases transmitted by insects or animals are likely to occur more frequently. Major impacts may also be observed on infrastructures and buildings as well as in the natural environment.
the Ouranos site
ArcticNet's site
Bed bugs are tiny insects that can be seen by the naked eye; they are brown, oval and wingless and resemble flattened apple seeds. They are active and visible especially at night and are generally found along mattress seams. They are biting insects that feed on the blood of humans as they sleep. If not controlled, these insects reproduce and spread rapidly.
Bed bugs do not transmit disease. The principal health risk is related to their stings, which sometimes occur in large numbers. They can cause severe itching and affect quality of life by disrupting sleep and causing stress and anxiety, even social isolation.
For a number of years, bed bugs have proliferated in Québec as elsewhere in the world. This problem is presently emerging in Nunavik. Several factors can explain the presence of bed bugs in a building, and the most-infested dwelling is not necessarily the origin of the problem. The causes behind the proliferation of bed bugs are:
more-frequent human travel (relocations, tourism, etc.);
use of second-hand items (sale or exchange of second-hand furniture and clothing);
lack of knowledge on bed bugs leading to use of ineffective extermination methods.
The fear of being identified as one responsible for a bed-bug infestation may discourage certain individuals from reporting the presence of these insects in their home, which could result in worsening the problem. It is important to understand that bed bugs do not discriminate and can infest any home: rich and poor, non-Inuit and Inuit can all be infested. We must neither accuse others nor feel ashamed, as everyone is at risk. What is important is to act as soon as possible.
Getting rid of bed bugs requires complex solutions and intensified efforts from the community and individuals. Inappropriate use of insecticides against bed bugs can also represent a health risk.
Both tenant and owner have responsibilities. It is important to follow the instructions listed in these pamphlets. Moreover, tenants are responsible for informing owners when they find insect pests in their units.
the pamphlet Bed Bugs: Prevention and Treatment, an information document presenting the means for preventing bed-bug infestations, recognizing signs of their presence and taking the necessary measures to exterminate them.
the Guide for Building Owners, Administrators and Managers, which provides information on the best ways to prevent and detect the presence of bed bugs in a home or building and exterminate them efficiently and effectively.
environmental.health.rr17@ssss.gouv.qc.ca


Rich, moist and decadent describes this roast duckling casserole, served with hot fluffy rice and buttered baby lima beans.Note: You can change the number of people served by placing your cursor over "Servings". The Ingredients will adjust to the new number of servings.
Brown the duckling pieces in oil in a heavy casserole. When half browned, add the onions and carrots.
Stir in the wine, chicken broth, herbs and salt and pepper to taste.
Cover and bake in a slow oven, 300 degrees F. for 1 1/2 hours.
Pour the liquid from the casserole into a saucepan and boil hard until it is reduced to 1 1/2 cups.
Reduce the heat and stir in the cornstarch mixed to a slurry with the water, continuing to stir until the sauce is thickened and smooth.
Pour the sauce back over the duck and bake 5 minutes longer, uncovered.


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Yorkshire v Hampshire (day two): Bresnan and Lyth stand tall to help hosts gain advantage at Headingley
IF EVER a comment summed up Tim Bresnan, it was when he was asked after close of play on Wednesday night whether he had been desperate to take the final wicket of the Hampshire first innings, which would have given him the first six-wicket haul of his first-class career.
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LEADING MAN: Yorkshire's Tim Bresnan's 5-28 were his best figures in his county championship career. Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
"No, not really," he smiled, looking somewhat surprised by the interviewer's question. "I couldn't give a toss who got the last wicket, to be honest, as long as someone did, and we didn't have to spend too long out in the field and could get on with batting and building a lead."
It was a revealing response, one suggestive of a man who puts side over self, the bigger picture over any personal consideration.
"Of course, it was nice to get five wickets," he clarified, after finishing with career-best figures of 5-28. "I don't take five wickets very often, so it's nice to know I can still do a job."
NICE TOUCH: Yorkshire's Adam Lyth hits out on his way to an unbeaten 60 on day two against Hampshire at Headingley. Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
Thanks largely to Bresnan, Yorkshire dismissed Hampshire for 157 in reply to 184 before closing day two on 172-4, a lead of 199 as they seek the win that would guarantee their First Division survival.
The former England man already had two wickets to his name overnight, and he took the first three of the morning after Hampshire resumed on 79-5, trapping Kyle Abbott lbw before having Tom Alsop caught at second slip and catching Liam Dawson off his own bowling – an instinctive take as he thrust out his left hand.
It completed only the ninth five-fer of Bresnan's first-class career as he beat his previous best of 5-36 against Notts at Scarborough in 2016.
He attributes the lack of five-fers to not taking the new ball and to doing the "grunt work", as he puts it, before the "big boys return to mop up the tail" – tongue, as ever, wedged firmly in cheek.
Yorkshire's Tom Kohler-Cadmore hits out through cover point on his way to a spritely 33 on day two against Hampshire at Headingley. Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
Bresnan's intervention was timely and indicative of the way that Yorkshire have rallied in recent days.
When the going gets tough, the tough get going, and after defeating Lancashire last week, Yorkshire have the chance of another fine win, Adam Lyth leading the charge in their second innings with a splendid, unbeaten 60.
Bresnan epitomises the fight in the camp and said that it was "nice to reward Yorkshire for putting faith in me" after they recently handed him a new two-year contract following weeks of discussions.
He was not entirely happy with the way that it all dragged out and is honest enough to say as much. Did he ever come close to leaving?
Yorkshire's Tim Bresnan takes a superb catch from his own bowling to dismiss Hampshire's Liam Dawson. Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
"I bought some train tickets," he quipped, before adding that "I'm glad it's sorted now and I can start looking ahead to the future".
That future sees Bresnan as an important figure in a period of transition as an experienced hand to help guide the club's youngsters.
With typical candour, he has not been entirely satisfied with his efforts this year – "if I'm playing well, the team usually plays well, and I've not been good enough", he said, referring primarily to his batting rather than a respectable return of 32 Championship wickets at 26.
But the sight of him toiling away yesterday into a howling gale was a rousing sight on as windy a day for cricket as Headingley can have known.
Yorkshire's Tim Bresnan celebrates dismissing Hampshire's Liam Dawson with a catch from his own bowling. Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com
That wind was so strong, in fact, that it blew down a section of advertising hoarding on to a spectator in the East Stand, who was not badly hurt, and it sent Steve Patterson's cap flying a full 40 yards, the Yorkshire captain several times getting close to it before it mockingly blew away from him just as he was about to pick it up.
After Matthew Waite bowled a driving Ian Holland, leaving the visitors 140-9, it was Ben Coad who nipped in to take that final Hampshire wicket, trapping Gareth Berg lbw for the joint top-score of 25.
Leading by 27, Yorkshire had increased their advantage to 53 when Jeet Raval was first to fall in their second innings, caught behind driving at Fidel Edwards.
Harry Brook played well before being caught behind off spinner Dawson's first delivery, and Gary Ballance became Dawson's second victim when he was adjudged lbw, umpire Graham Lloyd taking so long to raise his finger that he almost timed himself out in the process.
Tom Kohler-Cadmore, a man in excellent touch, struck an impressive trio of off-side boundaries off Abbott before he was fourth out at 132, caught behind off Holland. But Jonny Tattersall kept Lyth company until stumps to cap another encouraging day for the hosts.
"We've got a very useful lead to kick on and try and get a win in this game now," said Bresnan. "Lythy's played his socks off for the last few weeks, and been very unlucky with a couple of dismissals that haven't gone his way, so he's earned his reward.
"He's really battled out there and played beautifully too."


He was deployed in the east during a war and he sniped 345 soldiers of the opponent army.
He killed his opponent army's soldier by a single shot from the distance of the 1100 meters ( this is equal to more than of 1 kilometre).
Here comes the lady death of all times and she is also one of the world's best sniper/s. females are usually known as soft and kind hearted but Lyudmila Pavlichenko proved it totally wrong and that is why she is called as "Lady Death".
Russian national force OR Red army.
She killed 309 soldiers of opponents in WWII.
Lyudmila Pavlichenko died in 1970's and was also featured in a Russian film.
He was a Canadian soldier. Francis Pegahmagabow is considered as the Canada's most deadliest sniper of all times.
378 confirmed kills in western fronts during WWI.
Estimated 500 (Five hundred) kills during WWII.
He got injured during a war and after this incident, the government officially announced him as a HERO of the Soviet Union and they also pulled him back of the war zone.
Here comes the world's best sniper, he is also known as the "White Death". I did not talk about other world's best sniper in details but this man deserves a lot in this brief article. Let me tell you, he was deployed in a snowy area (I don't remember the name) to fight against the enemies. Guess how he sniped his enemies? During those days, a sniper's position was easy to guess from seeing the steam that comes from our mouth while breathing during the winter but Simo Haya was used to put snow in his mouth to prevent the steam and he used the iron sights to shoot the enemies. Here a question arises, why he did not use the scope? Actually, using the scope on a rifle can sometimes land you in extream trouble as in the daylight the scope of gun reflects the light which can easily indicate your position to your enemies so he preferred not using the scope. He was completely dressed up white for a perfect camouflage and this camouflage helped him escaping from battalions of battalions of the Russians, in short, he single handily failed the mission of the Soviet Union.
His confirmed kills are 505 (without the use of the scope) but the historians believe that he killed almost 550 Soviet Union soldiers during WWII. He killed all these people in less 100 days, wasn't he world's best sniper?
Simo Hayha got injured in 1940 by the enemy fire which disfigured his look as a soldier.
He was died the natural death in 2002 at the age of 96.
So, this was the detailed list of the world's best sniper/s and if you disagree with these facts than kindly drop your suggestions below.
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Ivey MBAs gain insights from leaders during pandemic
Ivan Langrish
The MBA Teachable Moments Virtual Speaker Series provides Ivey MBAs with unprecedented access to accomplished leaders during the COVID-19 pandemic. It's an example of Ivey's ability to pivot and provide an exceptional experience when classes moved online. Students hear firsthand the leadership challenges faced, and the insights leaders have gained, as they navigate the global pandemic.
Students have heard from senior leaders in conversations that are "raw, honest, surprising, and eye-opening," said Gillian McIver, MBA '21 Candidate in describing the MBA Teachable Moments Virtual Speaker Series.
Classmate Cindy Li described the importance of these events during times of great uncertainty: "The Teachable Moments series is a live lesson of true leadership which helps broaden my outlook and keep me anchored."
To date, students have heard from Neil Cunningham, President and CEO of PSP; Jeff Orr, HBA '81, President and CEO of Power Corporation; Bank of Canada Governor Stephen S. Poloz, MA '79, PhD '82; Michael McCain, HBA '79, LLD '17, CEO of Maple Leaf Foods; David McKay, MBA '92, LLD '19, President and CEO of RBC; Mark Poweska, President and CEO of Hydro One; Linda Hasenfratz, EMBA '97, CEO of Linamar Corporation; Charles Brindamour, CEO, Intact Financial Corporation; Darryl White, HBA '94 CEO of BMO & Mona Malone, HBA '94, Chief Human Resources Officer of BMO; Prem Watsa, MBA '74, Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of Fairfax Financial Holdings; Scott Beattie, Vice-Chairman, Revlon Inc.; Calin Rovinescu, President and CEO, Air Canada; Hon. Peter Bethlenfalvy, President of the Treasury Board; Anita Gaffney, EMBA '02, Executive Director, Stratford Festival; Sarah Davis, President, Loblaw Companies Ltd.; and David Cornhill, MBA '80, Chair, AltaGas Canada Inc. & Alec Clark, HBA '84, Head – Global Energy, TD Securities Ltd.
Highlights from past events:
David Cornhill, MBA '80, Chair, AltaGas Canada Inc. & Alec Clark, HBA '84, Head – Global Energy, TD Securities Ltd. - November 17, 2020
The Canadian energy sector is going through a period of transition with sustainability and combatting climate change at the forefront. Industry experts David Cornhill and Alec Clark provided a detailed look at the current challenges and outlook for the future, including:
Navigating complicated Canada / US political relationships;
Understanding the need to balance ambitious goals with achievable timelines; and
Embracing investment in new technologies
Sarah Davis, President, Loblaw Companies Ltd. - October 27, 2020
Loblaw is a ubiquitous Canadian brand that has been in business for over a century. According to the company, 90% of Canadians live within 10kms of one of their locations. Especially during the pandemic, Sarah Davis, President, Loblaw Companies Ltd., explained the importance of corporate and personal resiliency. During her Teachable Moments session Davis spoke at length about her personal leadership style and attributes she views as essential for good leaders, including:
Understanding the power of communication;
Be comfortable being uncomfortable, take chances and be brave;
Importance of forgiveness, don't always judge on failures; and
Look towards the positives, but don't be blindly positive
Anita Gaffney, EMBA '02, Executive Director, Stratford Festival - September 22, 2020
As a beacon for theatre and culture in Canada, the Stratford Festival has been massively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Gaffney spoke about the challenges of putting the festival on an "extended intermission" on her team and the local community. She spoke of many lessons during this period of disruption, including:
The critical importance of transparent communication, even when you don't have all the answers;
Understanding that people crave decision-making and as much certainty as possible; and
Be guided by your mission
Hon. Peter Bethlenfalvy, President of the Treasury Board - August 17, 2020
Governments at all levels across Canada were forced to respond rapidly as COVID-19 abruptly stopped the economy and impacted the health of their citizens. As President of the Treasury Board of the Government of Ontario, Bethlenfalvy is not only overseeing unprecedented spending, but also modernization of government processes, including:
An increased reliance on data for decision-making;
Movement towards greater digitization of government; and
Acceleration of collaboration between departments and ministries
Calin Rovinescu, President and CEO, Air Canada - July 29, 2020
Few industries have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic more than airlines. Rovinescu spoke candidly about the challenges Air Canada is currently facing and how rallying towards a common purpose can preserve the company's winning culture. Some highlights include:
Even though Air Canada is an 84-year old company, having an entrepreneurial mindset allows for nimble decision making;
Stressing the importance of clear, transparent communication with all stakeholders; and
Understanding this crisis is a marathon, not a sprint
Scott Beattie, Vice Chairman, Revlon Inc. - July 16, 2020
For his Teachable Moments session, Scott Beattie reflected on the future of retail and the evolving marketplace for beauty products, along with key career advice our MBA students:
The importance of brands creating refreshed content for consumers;
An organization which trusts its employees will help lead to the creation of products trusted by the market; and
From a career perspective, look for opportunities which will allow you to work cross-functionally.
Prem Watsa, Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer, Fairfax Financial Holdings - July 9, 2020
Watsa highlighted Fairfax's guiding principles and values as key to their long-term success through multiple global crises, including COVID-19. These principles and values include:
Acting with integrity and working with other companies that act with integrity;
Focusing on long-term and financial soundness; and
Investing in their communities.
Most importantly though, Watsa emphasized over and over again that a good leader and a good culture are imperative to a company's success. Doing the right thing is always the best choice, and always follow the golden rule.
Darryl White, CEO, BMO & Mona Malone, Chief Human Resources Officer, BMO - June 22, 2020
In a wide-ranging session, White and Malone reveal the mammoth and complex challenges the bank faced head-on in order to adapt to COVID-19. This successful transition required stakeholder cooperation and frequent and open communication, including:
Consistent dialogue with competitor institutions, federal government and the Bank of Canada
Accelerating and changing the way leadership communicates with customers and employees
Strong internal communication, including consistent employee pulse surveys
Increased emphasis on mental health
Charles Brindamour, CEO, Intact Financial Corporation - June 9, 2020
Brindamour spoke at length about how coping with crisis in the past has helped influence his leadership approach today. Underpinning his talk with Ivey students were five essential pillars he and his team use as guiding principles:
Values and purpose are not just a poster or a nice to have – they are critical for good functioning that goes beyond strategy;
Understand the importance of engagement and loyalty – an engaged team will be willing to move mountains;
Be very deliberate about a clear, narrow set of priorities and strategies.
Over-index on the recruitment and retention of top talent; and,
Stressing discipline and preparedness is fundamental – if the firm isn't disciplined when entering a crisis, it'll end up weakened.
Linda Hasenfratz, CEO, Linamar Corporation - June 2, 2020
Hasenfratz, a scientist by nature, spoke in-depth about how Linamar as a company is naturally suited to thrive during a crisis. Some of those key elements included:
Assembling a core team with the right capabilities to make fast decisions;
Rely on good data that is not born out of emotion. Understand what elements are driving the data underneath;
Communicate information clearly and frequently. Be transparent when you don't have all the answers but make sure to circle back; and,
Find a balance between short-term obligations and long-term decision- making.
Mark Poweska, President and CEO, Hydro One - May 19, 2020
Poweska articulated the challenges of being in a regulated industry and the importance of balancing the interests of different stakeholders. He also outlined other lessons learned:
Set guiding principles at the outset to direct decision making; and,
Lead with empathy, and put people first.
David McKay, President and CEO, RBC - May 12, 2020
Evangeline Philos, also a current MBA student, wrote about the conversation students had with McKay, President and CEO of RBC. Here is a summary of her takeaways:
Be agile in learning from the past and apply those lessons swiftly to change and improve;
Seeing both ends of the spectrum, and everything in between, is crucial in being able to scenario plan; and,
Crisis management teams cannot have cracks. Don't hesitate to make changes to teams, while ensuring that individuals can move into roles for which they are better suited.
Michael McCain, CEO, Maple Leaf Foods - May 5, 2020
McCain spoke about the importance of commitment and compassion for his team during the crisis.
"(He) spoke very clearly and eloquently about leading through crisis," said MBA '21 Candidate Kailey Howell-Spooner. "He's led through a variety of difficult times, and his message around accountability to your personal values during a crisis resonated with me. "
Bank of Canada Governor Stephen S. Poloz - April 30, 2020
Governor Poloz outlined the leadership lessons he learned from the experience:
Diversity of past experience pays when blazing a new trail;
Crises are exhausting — a deep personnel bench is a key part of resilience;
Over-invest in technology and business continuity preparedness; and,
Stay in touch with staff — even the ordinary things must still happen.
Jeff Orr, President and CEO, Power Corporation - April 22, 2020
Orr highlighted the importance of articulating top priorities, and using them as your guiding principles in all your decision making.
"Leadership isn't shining during the easiest of times but rather thriving during the most challenging ones. The best organizations can "weather any storm"," said Sab Sankaranarayanan, also an MBA '21 Candidate.
Neil Cunningham, President and CEO, PSP - April 7, 2020
Cunningham focused on PSP Investment's response to COVID-19, and brought important lessons in general management and leadership in a time of disruption to students.
"The market disruption lessons and crisis management preparedness guidance that Neil provided will give much deep thinking and advance their understanding for our MBA students," said MBA Program Faculty Director Larry Menor.
Leadership during challenging times
"The series has affirmed the value of leadership during challenging times," said Sankaranarayanan. "I find the overarching message of the series to be that every leader has to value his or her team and be prepared with risk management measures. However, things can still go haywire and the true testament of leadership is embracing the challenge and finding solutions to navigate it, and most importantly, learn from it."
McIver said leadership comes in many forms, but the resounding message during the pandemic was clear.
"Leadership in a time of crisis takes engagement, it takes listening, it takes communication, and it takes adaptability. All of the speakers have emphasized the importance of listening to their employees, because without healthy and happy employees, the business will not survive a normal circumstance, let alone a crisis."
Watch for more highlights from the Teachable Moments series throughout the summer, as we feature some of Canada's top leaders and their insights on leading during the pandemic.
David McKay: Leading through uncertainty
Ivey MBA Association welcomes new VP of Diversity and Inclusion
David McKay, MBA '92, LLD '19, shares how to lead through uncertainty
Governor Poloz outlines role of monetary policy during pandemic to Ivey MBA students


In this case, of course, everyone's a winner! With almost 500 Euros raised for the schools, the JPA would like to sincerely thank all those that took part especially the volunteers and notably the quiz master himself Mr. Leo Clancy.
Adam, Lisa, Jack and Sean.
Colm, Joseph, Ronán and Frank.
With First Prize and being presented with the Leo Clancy Perpetual Cup!
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While on the run from the police, Steve Railsback hides in a group of moviemakers where he pretends to be a stunt man. Both aided and endangered by the director he avoids both the police and sudden death as a stuntman. The mixture of real danger and fantasy of the movie is an interesting twist for the viewer as the two blend in individual scenes.
Genre: Action, Comedy, Drama, Romance, Thriller
Director: Richard Rush
Actors: Adam Roarke, Alex Rocco, Allen Garfield, Barbara Hershey, Peter O'Toole, Sharon Farrell, Steve Railsback
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Sharpe's Waterloo
Based on the novel by Bernard Cornwell, "Sharpe's Waterloo" brings maverick British officer Lt. Col. Richard Sharpe to his last fight against the French, in June of 1815.
A trio of accidental outlaws travel the length of New Zealand, protesting conformity and chasing lost love, with a posse of cops and a media frenzy in pursuit.
Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Romance
Strike of the Panther
Jason Blade is a man who can't bring himself to commit fully to his woman, and who spends all his time with a special crime task force taking on assignments…
The dynamic duo of Chon Wang and Roy O'Bannon return for another crazy adventure. This time, they're in London to avenge the murder of Chon's father, but end up on…
Derek and Hansel are modelling again when an opposing company attempts to take them out from the business.
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Mystery, Romance
Edward Carnby is a private investigator specializing in unexplainable supernatural phenomena. His cases delve into the dark corners of the world, searching for truth in the occult remnants of ancient…
Genre: Action, Horror, Science Fiction
The USS Enterprise crew explores the furthest reaches of uncharted space, where they encounter a mysterious new enemy who puts them and everything the Federation stands for to the test.
Country: Canada, China, United Arab Emirates, USA
Deathstroke: Knights & Dragons – The Movie
Ten years ago, Slade Wilson-aka the super-assassin called Deathstroke-made a tragic mistake and his wife and son paid a terrible price. Now, a decade later, Wilson's family is threatened once…
Genre: Action, Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Crime, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Science Fiction, Thriller
Charlie and Rachel run away from home to get married in Las Vegas. But they get attacked by a zombie who takes Rachel with him to hell, where she will…
Genre: Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
She Never Died
Lacey, a socially detached loner is cursed with immortality and a never-ending tedium of existence. In her attempts to keep her compulsions in check, she seeks out the darkest souls…
Genre: Action, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Thriller
An aging cop is assigned the ordinary task of escorting a fast-talking witness from police custody to a courthouse, but they find themselves running the gauntlet as other forces try…
An assassin seeks redemption after being given a second chance at life.
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Canadian industries struggle to hire and retain talent, data suggests
Home In the NewsCanadian industries struggle to hire and retain talent, data suggests
The Canadian economy is in uncharted territory, caught somewhere between a continuing crisis and sluggish recovery. While each industry, sector and business is facing its own unique challenges, data suggest many are struggling to hire and retain talent.
By Jared Lindzon – Special to the Globe and Mail* – June, 2021
The factors driving the talent shortage range from pandemic-related burnout to increased competition, a pause in immigration and new lifestyle preferences, as well as a continuation of pre-pandemic talent gaps.
According to a recent study conducted by global human resources consulting firm Robert Half, 27 per cent of Canadian workers feel their career has stalled since the start of the pandemic, and 43 per cent are feeling burned out, up from 33 per cent in 2020. The survey found the 28 per cent of staff that experienced a change in sentiment towards their work during the pandemic want to leave their job. At the same time, 49 per cent of employers admit they put promotions on hold during the pandemic and 61 per cent are concerned about increased turnover rates.
"We're in an interesting time where people maybe didn't get a promotion or the salary increase in the last number of months, they're feeling overworked and burned out, and maybe not feeling recognized," explains Mike Shekhtman, a regional vice-president with Robert Half Canada.
Mr. Shekhtman says that since the pandemic began Canadians were often asked to do more with less as a result of budget cuts, layoffs and hiring freezes. During that time, many were afraid to leave their jobs in an uncertain economy, but now that the recovery is under way he expects the coming months will see even higher rates of turnover.
"As the restrictions continue to loosen I think that's only going to exacerbate the need for even more talent, so the war for talent is going to continuously increase," he says.
This past year has also dramatically transformed how businesses operate, and a more remote workforce often requires different skills – skills that are not as widely available in the marketplace.
"We live in a more digital age now, but learning specialized skills is always going to be a delayed process. It takes time, and it's hard for people to take time – if they're mid-career – to learn new skills," explains Andrew Agopsowicz, a senior economist with RBC. "The supply of people to fill particular roles can sometimes take a long time to catch up, so I think that's naturally what we're going to see in a world with a lot of change."
Mr. Agopsowicz adds that a slowdown in immigration has further exacerbated the skills gap in many industries. While the reopening of borders will help fill the gap he emphasizes that the country was already struggling with a skills shortage across a range of industries prior to the pandemic.
"Irrespective of the pandemic, we have seen this general trend towards increasing job vacancies and more difficulty for employers to hire people with specific skills," he says. "It's not just the tech industry where we've seen increases in vacancies and unmet demand, but we've also seen it in health care, in construction, so I think with specific skillsets some industries are finding it very difficult to find people to fit their needs."
It's not just niche skills that are in high demand, either. Canadians employers are also struggling to fill roles in those industries hardest hit by the pandemic, such as retail, travel and hospitality.
"Logic would suggest once those businesses [reopen] those skills are available," says Darlene Minatel, the Canadian country manager for the Manpower Group, a global staffing firm. But she warned that many Canadians have changed their perspective toward their work or their employer in the past year. She says that some will also hesitate to return to frontline positions out of concerns for health and safety, adding that government support programs may have allowed Canadians to delay their return to the workforce.
"We're not so sure those who were in those markets want to remain there; the ones we spoke to don't want to be as vulnerable next time, so maybe they've considered going back to school, upgrading skills, so we anticipate some [hiring] challenges in that area."
Furthermore, the pandemic has hit small businesses particularly hard, and some fear the recovery will be more difficult for organizations with fewer resources to compete for talent.
"The need and increased cost of technical talent has skyrocketed. It's almost impossible to compete as an SMB with the base compensation of other tech giants for example," says Andrea Bartlett, the HR director for Humi, a human resources software provider for small and medium-sized businesses.
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President Vladimir Putin marked the fifth anniversary of what Moscow considers the day Crimea became part of Russia by visiting Ukraines Black Sea peninsula, as NATO, the United States, and the European Union again condemned what they called the 'illegal' land grab.
On March 18, 2014, Putin signed a treaty that Moscow claims made Ukraine's Crimea region part of Russia, after Russian forces seized control of the peninsula and organized a referendum that was not recognized by the international community.
Ukraine and the West have slammed Russia's move as an illegal annexation, leading to sanctions against Russian individuals and entities.
The annexation of Crimea and Russia's role in the ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine, where government forces have been fighting against Russia-backed separatists since April 2014, sent ties between Moscow and the West plunging to post-Cold War lows.
The conflict in eastern Ukraine has left around 13,000 people dead, some 30,000 injured, and uprooted well over 1 million Ukrainian citizens, according to UN and Ukrainian officials.
'This is an illegal occupation, an illegal seizure of territory, and we fundamentally stand behind Ukraine in insisting that its territorial integrity be restored,' Volker told journalists.
The Western military alliance's North Atlantic Council criticized Russia's 'ongoing and wide-ranging military build-up' in Crimea, and raised concerns over its 'efforts and stated plans for further military build-up' in the Black Sea region.
On the eve of the anniversary, EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini repeated the blocs 'steadfast' commitment to Ukraines sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The 'illegal' takeover of Crimea 'remains a direct challenge to international security, with grave implications for the international legal order,' Mogherini said in a declaration on behalf of the EU.
The United States, NATO, and the EU also called for the release of 24 Ukrainian sailors being held by Moscow.
In November, Russia captured three Ukrainian ships and their crewmembers near the Kerch Strait, which links the Black Sea and Sea of Azov.
Russian officials have proclaimed March 18 as the Day of Crimea's Reunification with Russia.
In Crimea, it is a public holiday. Posters celebrating the peninsula's 'return to its native land' hung in shop windows and on public transport in the regions main city of Simferopol.
Putin used his visit to Crimea to officially open two new power stations, which he said will fully cover the region's needs after Ukraine cut off energy supplies to the peninsula following its annexation by Moscow.
The power stations in Sevastopol and Simferopol were partially launched last year, but the official inauguration marked the moment they began working at full capacity.
The two power stations were at the center of an international scandal after German conglomerate Siemens said its power turbines had been installed there without its knowledge and in violation of EU sanctions banning the supply of energy technology to Crimea.
The EU widened sanctions against Russian companies and people in 2017 in response to the transfer of the turbines to the Russian-occupied region.
The Russian Foreign Ministry called the decision an 'unfriendly and unjustified' step.
In the evening on March 18, Putin appeared on stage at an open-air concert in Simferopol, after a meeting with selected representatives of civil society.
Putins trust and support ratings in opinion polls, which were significantly bolstered by the 2014 annexation of Crimea, have declined in recent months amid Russias ongoing economic woes.
Putin has dominated politics in Russia for two decades, serving as president or prime minister since 1999.
In 2018, Putin, 66, was reelected to another six-year term.
Critics say he has maintained his near monopoly on power by crushing political opposition and stifling dissent.


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The Rosary has always been a powerful weapon against terror throughout history:
Europe has been terrorized for many centuries by Islamic (fundamentalist) raids. Innocent people were kidnapped and sold as slaves.
Cities and towns were pillaged and looted. Thousands of churches were burnt down in Syria, Palestine, & Egypt.
The Maronites monasteries including Bet Moroon were completely destroyed. Christians were forced to become Muslims.
The Holy Sepulcre was burnt in Jerusalem. Many Christians took refuge in the mountains of Lebanon.
In response to that terror, the Europeans made their difficult decision: to launch the Crusades. On their way to Jerusalem, the crusaders would use a cord with 150 beads to pray one Our Father and 150 Hail Mary.
In 1213, the Virgin Mary appeared to St. Dominic and recommended this prayer for the conversion of sinners, to stop heresies and wars. St. Dominic organized this prayer and called it the Rosary (Roses offered to Mary).
In 1571, the Islamic troops advanced towards Rome. The Christians were terrified. They gathered in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican on October 7, 1571. They were crying from fear. The Pope told them to "Pray the Rosary". On that day, the Christians won the battle of Lepanto and the invaders were defeated. After 2 years, Pope Gregorius XIII declared October 7 the Feast of the Rosary.
A 100 years later, Islamic troops surrounded Vienna, the capital of the Holy Roman Empire, for 10 years. The King of Poland, John III Sobieski, was guiding the European Christian troops. When he saw that victory was something impossible, he climbed up a hill, cried out to Mary, holding in his hands the Rosary. The Christians of Vienna began to pray in processions the rosary. The invaders left the city and withdrew. That was on September 13, 1683. Following the victory, the King of Poland asked the Pope to consecrate the whole month of October to honor the Rosary.
Today, we are called to use this weapon once again to defeat terror & hatred in the world. Pray the Rosary.


Can anyone help? Last year I spotted a hotel in BSM, behind the main square where they hold the fruit and veg market - I cannot remember what it was called, I know that they also had some appartments, a pool and had recently refurbished. If anyone knows of this hotel, could you let me know.
Thanks very much for the info - just the place I was looking for.


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Yahoo7 launches Trixi's tricky mystery
An Australian-made interactive online drama featuring a foxy DJ called Trixi will hit the Web on Monday.
Ella Morton
August 14, 2008 4:59 AM PDT
Monday sees the launch of Yahoo7's PS Trixi, a Gen Y-targeted "edgy alternate reality experience" that blends elements of a TV show and an interactive game in a 12-part online drama.
PS Trixi follows the travails of plucky 20-something radio DJ Trixi (played by newcomer Erinn Swan), who embarks on a dangerous rescue mission when her sister mysteriously disappears.
The series has a strong emphasis on interactivity, and encourages the audience to solve clues by navigating a comprehensive Web site and sifting through Trixi's webcam videos, e-mails and podcasts.
PS Trixi also integrates some of Yahoo7's online offerings, offering bonus hints and extra storylines via the Yahoo search engine and photo sharing Web site Flickr. The multi-platform approach also involves Pacific Magazines and Channel Seven, with updates on Trixi's adventures set to appear on TV and in print.
According to writer Deborah Cox in a statement released by Yahoo7 today, this multi-format approach "offers a totally different experience to dramas that have come before - weaving fact and fiction, reality and unreality".
Trixi will hit the Web at www.trixi.com.au at 8:30pm on Monday August 28. For now, you can check out Yahoo7's video teaser for an introduction to Trixi and her posse.
Discuss: Yahoo7 launches Trixi's tricky mystery


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The memory of Caleb will always be with us, he wouldn't have it any other way. We all love and miss you!
Born on April 5, 1992 in Potosi, United States.
Passed away on March 26, 2016 in Park hills, Missouri, United States.
This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Caleb Miller, 24, born on April 5, 1991 and passed away on March 26, 2016. We will remember him forever.
Caleb, you have no idea the impact you made on my life... you were always here for me when I needed you and made me feel beautiful when others wouldnt. You and I had fantastically silly times singing Miley Cyrus together and goofing off at Accent all the time. I know you'll never see this but know I hope it somehow reaches you... Im sorry, I need a bit of a break for the moment...I'll add more later.


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First impressions - team by team testing analysis from Jerez
Testing Jerez
After an intense period of development, a new crop of Formula One cars made their highly anticipated on-track debuts at Jerez this week. From rookie roll-outs to surprise performances, and from reliability issues to promising early pace, we take a team-by-team look at all of the action from an intriguing opening session in Spain…
Kimi Raikkonen, 1m 20.841s, 200 laps
Sebastian Vettel, 1m 20.984s, 149 laps
Kimi Raikkonen (FIN) Ferrari SF15-T at Formula One Testing, Day Four, Jerez, Spain, 4 February 2015.
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Taken in isolation, Ferrari had the best of Jerez: fastest on three of the four days, they also emerged with the two quickest times and the fourth highest lap total.
However, there are obvious notes of caution - Kimi Raikkonen was fastest on the opening day of testing last year, for example, but that turned out to be a prelude to the team's worst season for more than two decades. But Raikkonen himself summed up the new optimistic mood at Ferrari, saying the SF15-T was "definitely an improvement" on last year's F14 T and talking of progress in every department. New team mate Vettel was similarly happy with the Scuderia's early headway.
Such verdicts will certainly be welcome for the Italian team after the low of 2014 - and ultimately mean more than the Finn's outright best time, which came on Pirelli's soft rubber. Ferrari are certainly not getting carried away, even hinting at the likelihood of Mercedes still being the benchmark. But after a winter of discontent, the hope is that real progress has been made, and that they can reign in some of Mercedes' advantage. On both fronts, Jerez offered cause for optimism.
Felipe Nasr, 1m 21.545s, 197 laps
Marcus Ericsson, 1m 22.019s, 185 laps
Felipe Nasr (BRA) Sauber C34 at Formula One Testing, Day Three, Jerez, Spain, 3 February 2015.
Sauber arrived at the year's first test with a neatly packaged new car, a distinctive new colour scheme and an all-new driver line-up. They left with some headline-grabbing times and a renewed sense of hope, having gone some way towards banishing the memories of a torrid 2014 campaign.
But whilst the C34 seems to be a significant improvement on the troublesome C33 - thanks in part to improvements made by Ferrari in the power unit department - few people expect Sauber to be quite so high up the timesheets when the real racing begins.
The Swiss team have shied away from the notion that they were doing low-fuel 'glory runs', though it must be said that Felipe Nasr and Marcus Ericsson both set their best times on the softer rubber. But take nothing away from Sauber - all the early signs point to them moving firmly in the right direction.
Nico Rosberg, 1m 21.982s, 308 laps
Lewis Hamilton, 1m 22.172s, 208 laps
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W06 at Formula One Testing, Day Four, Jerez, Spain, 4 February 2015.
They might not have set any headline lap times over four days at Jerez, but there was no concealing the fact Mercedes remain the class of the field.
The team focused almost exclusively on reliability, which proved their only Achilles' heel in an otherwise totally dominant campaign last year. The results were emphatic, as Rosberg and Hamilton racked up a staggering 516 laps in total. No other team broke 400.
More important was how Mercedes focused their run plans. Where other teams alternated fast laps with 'charge' laps - to get full power in their ERS - Mercedes' preference was for long runs with little fluctuation between laps. The length of these runs suggested the team were using heavy fuel loads; the unerring consistency suggested that performance was very low down on the priority list.
So while other teams may have gone faster, Mercedes went further and learned more - and all while already having the best platform on which to base their 2015 car. An ominous start then - at least as far as their rivals are concerned...
Felipe Massa, 1m 22.276s, 144 laps
Valtteri Bottas, 1m 22.319s, 134 laps
Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Williams FW37 at Formula One Testing, Day Two, Jerez, Spain, 2 February 2015.
One of the bedrocks of Williams' resurgent 2014 campaign was a trouble-free pre-season, and the Grove-based team made a similarly strong start in Jerez. Between them Valtteri Bottas and Felipe Massa completed 278 laps, and though they never cracked the top end of the timing sheets, there was a clear sense that Williams, like rivals Mercedes, were keeping their powder dry.
Williams are being understandably coy about their chances in 2015, but chief test and support engineer Rod Nelson admitted the team were 'very happy' with the evolutionary FW37's first runs in Spain, describing the new car as a 'reliable package that is straight forward to work with.'
Massa and Bottas were similarly pleased with the new machine's potential, the former describing the FW37 as 'another step forward from where we left the FW36'. The team thus head to the second pre-season test in Barcelona quietly confident, safe in the knowledge that there's still much more performance to come from the new car.
Max Verstappen, 1m 22.553s, 170 laps
Carlos Sainz Junior, 1m 23.187s, 183 laps
Max Verstappen (NDL) Scuderia Toro Rosso locks up at Formula One Testing, Day Four, Jerez, Spain, 4 February 2015.
With two rookies making up the youngest driver pairing in Formula One history, mileage was the key requirement for Toro Rosso at Jerez. Both Max Verstappen and Carlos Sainz Jr delivered on that front, as Toro Rosso clocked up more laps than any team other than Mercedes and Sauber.
The four days were therefore an exercise in the solid rather than the spectacular, but even so team principal Franz Tost saw enough to be encouraged about the team's prospects.
"We had four profitable days testing, during which both our drivers managed to complete a high mileage," he reflected. "That meant we were able to learn a lot about our car. If the team and drivers can keep this momentum going in the remaining two tests, then we will be very well prepared by the time we get to the first race of the season in Melbourne."
That said, the test wasn't without issues, including concerns about power unit reliability. Only when the Renault unit is running at maximum will we know if Toro Rosso can match their bullish pre-season target of finishing fifth in 2015.
Pastor Maldonado, 1m 22.713s, 137 laps
Romain Grosjean, 1m 23.802s, 53 laps
Romain Grosjean (FRA) Lotus E23 Hybrid at Formula One Testing, Day Four, Jerez, Spain, 4 February 2015.
Lotus arrived at Jerez hoping to extinguish memories of a dismal 2014, and while the car was one day late, the following three days hinted that major strides have been made.
For starters, the switch from Renault to Mercedes power appeared to pay dividends. A total of 190 laps spoke volumes for the reliability of the new system - which was particularly welcome given the team achieved just 111 laps in total over the first eight days of the 2014 pre-season.
"The team has made very good progress if you consider where we were this time last year," was Romain Grosjean's verdict. "Both the power unit and the chassis are going in the right direction. It's a very good start and I'm a happy driver."
It is too early to say just how competitive Lotus can be, of course. But where last year the team were listless, now they have a clear sense of progress and direction - and optimism is flowing as a result.
Daniel Ricciardo, 1m 23.338s, 84 laps
Daniil Kvyat, 1m 23.975s, 82 laps
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Red Bull Racing RB11 at Formula One Testing, Day One, Jerez, Spain, 1 February 2015.
Twelve months ago Red Bull endured a catastrophic start to what would ultimately prove to be an enormously challenging pre-season test programme. In context, this year's beginning was considerably more positive, even if a variety of technical niggles prevented the Milton Keynes team from completing as many laps with the RB11 as they would have liked.
"We did lose track time over the four days and that's always frustrating, as you inevitably have to scratch some things off the 'to do' list, but the major items were covered so I would say we're leaving Jerez in pretty decent shape," commented Red Bull's head of race engineering Guillaume Rocquelin.
Having encountered ERS and battery issues, it remains to be seen as to whether Renault have indeed made the big step forward with their power unit that Red Bull crave. What's certainly true is that having focused exclusively on medium and long runs in Jerez, there's plenty more speed to come from the package.
Jenson Button, 1m 27.660s, 41 laps
Fernando Alonso, 1m 35.553s, 38 laps
Jenson Button (GBR) McLaren MP4-30 at Formula One Testing, Day Four, Jerez, Spain, 4 February 2015.
With a brand-new car and power unit combination to bed in, Fernando Alonso and Jenson Button quite rightly predicted a steep learning curve ahead of the Jerez test - and that's exactly what they got. Together the duo managed just 79 laps and a handful of unrepresentative lap times as McLaren and new power unit supplier Honda ran into early teething problems.
"We'd anticipated there would be issues - this is a test, after all," said Honda motorsport chief Yasuhisa Arai, "but the difficulties we faced here were more than we'd expected, so we weren't able to get the running time we'd ideally wanted."
But despite the obvious frustrations of spending more time in the garage than out on the race track, it wasn't all bad news for the revived combination. McLaren say that they were able to ascertain that the main car architecture worked as planned, and they also managed to do a reasonable amount of encouraging aero work.
Clearly, there's an enormous mountain to climb between now and the first race to bring McLaren up to a decent competitive level, but Arai insists that spirits inside the squad remain high: "There's now an incredible amount of positivity within the organisation," he commented. "We'll return to the track in Barcelona - with some modifications - and will be stronger at the next two tests."


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The Milton Free Public Library is a public library located in Milton Mills, New Hampshire.

Structure
The library has three stories and a tower. The basement and the tower are not in use, the first floor is where the books are held, and the second floor has been renovated into a children's room with plenty of activities for younger patrons.

History
Before the library was built there were other buildings that housed books, but no official library for the town. The library was originally located on the first floor of the current Milton Historical Society on 56 Main Street. The library there was built in 1916 with money left over from the town budget that was purposed towards a library. Resources were donated by John E. Towsend. The very first librarian to work there was John Simes and the first trustees were John E. Horne, Everett Fox, and Moses G. Chamberlain. In 1992, the library was moved to its current location, 13 Main Street. Before the library was moved there, the location was a grammar school which opened in 1875. According to records, the land that the school was built on did not officially become part of the town until September 26, 1921.

References

External links
 Information about Library Trustees

Milton, New Hampshire
Libraries in Strafford County, New Hampshire


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