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Press Release: Gogo closes $30 million revolving credit facility
Gogo, the leading global provider of broadband connectivity products and services for aviation, today announced the completion of its previously disclosed $30 million asset-based revolving credit facility.
"The closing of our $30 million revolving credit facility provides additional buffer capital and represents another important step in the strengthening of our balance sheet and liquidity without equity dilution," said Oakleigh Thorne, President and CEO of Gogo. "We continue to expect Free Cash Flow improvement of at least $100 million in 2019 versus 2018 and meaningfully positive annual Free Cash Flow in 2021."
Following the closing of this credit facility, the Company expects to maintain a minimum total liquidity balance of approximately $100 million. The Company does not anticipate requiring additional capital based on its current plans and projected cash flow trajectory, except as needed to refinance its debt obligations maturing in 2022 and 2024.
About Gogo
Gogo is the Inflight Internet Company. We are the leading global provider of broadband connectivity products and services for aviation. We design and source innovative network solutions that connect aircraft to the Internet and develop software and platforms that enable customizable solutions for and by our aviation partners. Once connected, we provide industry leading reliability around the world. Our mission is to help aviation go farther by making planes fly smarter, so our aviation partners perform better and their passengers travel happier.
You can find Gogo's products and services on thousands of aircraft operated by the leading global commercial airlines and thousands of private aircraft, including those of the largest fractional ownership operators. Gogo is headquartered in Chicago, Ill., with additional facilities in Broomfield, Colo., and locations across the globe.
This press release includes a discussion of Free Cash Flow, which is a non-GAAP financial measure. Management uses Free Cash Flow for business planning purposes, including managing our business against internally projected results of operations and measuring our performance and liquidity. This supplemental performance measure also provides another basis for comparing period to period results by excluding potential differences caused by non-operational and unusual or non-recurring items. This supplemental performance measurement may vary from and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies. Free Cash Flow is not a recognized measurement under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, or GAAP; when analyzing our liquidity, investors should (i) evaluate each adjustment in our reconciliation to the corresponding GAAP measure, and the explanatory footnotes regarding those adjustments and (ii) use Free Cash Flow in addition to, and not as an alternative to, consolidated net cash provided by (used in) operating activities when evaluating our liquidity. No reconciliation of the forecasted range for Free Cash Flow for fiscal 2019 is included in this release because we are unable to quantify certain amounts that would be required to be included in the corresponding GAAP measure without unreasonable efforts and we believe such reconciliation would imply a degree of precision that would be confusing or misleading to investors.
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Steffen Lohmann is a senior researcher at the Fraunhofer Institute for Intelligent Analysis and Information Systems IAIS and associated member of the Smart Data Analytics group of the University of Bonn. His main research areas include Semantic Technologies, Knowledge Engineering, Interactive Information Systems and Information Visualization. At Fraunhofer IAIS, he is heading the business unit on Enterprise Information Integration concerned with research and development in areas such as Industry 4.0, Internet of Things, Semantic Interoperability, and Smart Data Integration. Steffen holds BSc and MSc degrees in Applied Communication and Media Science and a PhD in Computer Science. He is co-author of more than 100 peer-reviewed scientific publications, co-founder of a number of research and software projects and initiatives, has served in different functions for major scientific conferences and journals, and co-organized several activities in the above topic areas.
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Idon't know when a horse becomes a "senior." Age is a human concept of marking how many times we circle the sun. If instead we were traveling in a straight line through space, how would we mark the passage of time? The idea of us or our horses "getting old" would be an impossibility. Yet getting old is how we all are trained to think. Let me offer a different approach.
We base age on the recurring event of the Earth passing the same spot in space once a year. We accept this based on seasons, day length or a calendar but are we really sure this is accurate? For instance, why do we appear to age at different rates? I think there are better and more accurate ways to measure time.
Every day starts with a sunrise and while each day is unique, they are all roughly the same. We can be assured that this daily routine will continue for a very long time. The other two events that define our lives is our birth and death. Therefore my definition of a "senior" horse is one that has limited days left of natural life (abrupt end of life due to accidents are an exception). When that endpoint occurs is only a guess but preparing for those senior years is a daily event starting soon after birth. This makes a short answer to the question, "How do you feed the senior horse?" You feed them the same as a young horse.
If a horse is fed correctly from birth then they will never need to be fed differently. The evidence for this is everywhere we look. All wild animals including horses eat the same food from weaning to death. Unfortunately most horses living a domesticated life are not fed correctly and as the days get closer to their death the effects that we consider to be the "senior look" become more noticeable. These effects include obesity or loss of body fat, loss of muscle along the top line, enlarged abdomen, fat loss above the eyeballs, poor hair coat, poor hoof condition, chronic skin conditions, metabolic issues, hormone issues including insulin resistance and pituitary dysfunction (Cushing's), unsoundness and other conditions all related to increased age. But rather blame the accumulation of time (age) we need to look at the accumulation of daily effects of poor feeding and the subsequent daily effects of gut inflammation.
Here is another way to look at the horse becoming a "senior." If there is little to no gut inflammation throughout the life of the horse then there is no adverse signs of aging and no "senior" horse. The real question to ask is, "How do you feed the horse with adverse signs of aging mentioned above?" The simple answer is 1) start feeding the horse as horses should be fed to eliminate gut inflammation and 2) add protein until the amino acid reserves are restored.
When gut inflammation has occurred for a long time (decades) then it may take a year before the gut lining heals and the normal gut microbes restored.
When a horse immediately looses fat as the carbohydrates of grain are removed, the owner will then see the true loss of muscle along the back. This shocks the owner who instinctively adds back grain which makes fat that only covers up the problem.
When winter brings cold weather and the horse is losing body fat as the gut inflammation subsides an additional food needs to be added without inflammation. Shredded coconut meal seems to fill this spot well.
The biggest negative effect of feeding grain daily for years is chronic protein deficiency which I see as the root of almost every health problem horses have. There are between 1 and 3 billion proteins in every human cell and most of these are destroyed and rebuilt every 2 to 4 days. There are about 20 amino acids that make ALL of these proteins just like there are 26 letters that make ALL the words in the dictionary. If some of the letters are missing then some of the words can't be made. The same is true of proteins. Horses with chronic protein deficiency such as "senior" horses with adverse signs of aging need to be supplemented with a variety of amino acids until they look better. The best source of protein for horses are alfalfa plus soy bean meal.
It is interesting to watch a horse being fed correctly actually become less hungry. Muzzled horses no longer need muzzles and ponies lay next to the hay. Let's paint the picture from the owner's perspective. It is winter and the horse is losing back fat reveling the muscle loss along the back bone. Now the thinning horse stops devouring the hay you paid for. Conclusion: the horse hates the poor quality hay and because he isn't eating hay, there is no grass and you stopped feeding grain, your horse will never survive the winter. You are killing your horse unless you get him back on grain and he perks up. There – now he has fat again, he is obnoxious again and everyone feels better.
Now let's look at it from the science point of view. Your horse no longer has gut inflammation so he feels better hence he is acting more normal and calmer than you have ever seen him. Because the amount of daily sugar intake is significantly diminished his body has started to convert the body fat into more efficient fuel for the cells. With this fuel efficiency he is no longer as hungry and only eats what he needs to eat. Adding the protein sources is helping to restore the lost enzymes, vitamins, hormones, neurotransmitters and connective tissue which all help him feel better. The stressed and dying cells from sugar dependency are now repairing themselves too.
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Most of you want the recipe to successfully feed your horses. I don't start there. Doing things because you are told to do them without knowing why or the consequences is what has gotten you to having unhealthy and old looking horses. This blog though has started you to think and hopefully encouraged you to investigate all the nutrition blogs HERE.
Step 1 – remove all inflammatory food. In essence feed only pasture and hay along with water and Himalayan salt (or equivalent).
Step 2 – Add protein sources. For horses between 1000 and 1400 pounds – 1 pound of soy bean meal daily and 1 flake of alfalfa hay daily (or equivalent in cubes or pellets or mixed in the grass hay). You can start with small amounts to test the acceptance and the response. After a year or so you can reduce the total daily amounts.
Step 3 – If necessary, especially for extremely thin horses and very old horses, add 1 pound of shredded coconut daily (CoolStance). Some need more to get results.
Step 4 – Reduce stress on the horse. Give them a way to get out of the cold wind of winter or extreme heat of summer. Use blankets, barriers, non-leaking roofs, fans, clipping long hair coats or other ways to obtain a more comfortable living condition. Remember these horses are old and some are in poor health. Good nursing care goes a long way. Fix their teeth so they can chew comfortably or if they have significantly reduced number of cheek teeth then provide food they can swallow (chopped hay or soaked hay cubes). If they can't swallow food then they are starving amongst plenty.
Hi Doc T, Just a quick note to tell you about my 20 yr old TWH mare. When I signed up and read your advice on feeding, I started my 2 horses on just grass hay with 5 lbs of alfalfa hay and Renew Gold.That was Sept 20,2018. I also give them salt and added Purina Free Balance 12/12 after the first 3 weeks. After going through numerous feeds to find something to keep my old mare looking good for 3 yrs now, with not such good results, she looks awesome! She is a healthy weight and shines like crazy. The 3 yr old looks great also. Their temperaments are better too. Thank you for giving me the courage to take them off grain.
It really takes courage to do something different from what you have been told to do for decades. Most people don't want to be known as rebels, but when asked the question, "How's it working for ya?" the answer forces to be looking for something different. Thanks for finding this and trying it – and having the courage. Many people feel this way and I know you are speaking for them too.
My 28 year old quarter horse has been losing ground for about 2 years. I tried him on senior feeds, several different brands, but his diarrhea progressed until I put him on straight oats. We had a respite from gut problems over the next year. This year, in the summer, I tried the no grain diet for my 28 year old quarter horse who had massive gut inflammation, and he lost about 50 pounds, and that was after already losing 200 pounds with progressive diarhea. He was put on steroid shots for a week which "cured" the inflammation. Got his teeth floated again where he had another tooth removed, and one tooth was loose, but not loose enough to be pulled. He is now on a winter pasture and getting beet pulp and oats, just holding his own. We are slowly introducing his winter hay which consists of straight alfalfa, no grass. He cannot chew the grass hays which are cut too late for horses (around here they cut for cows).
1. how does coconut pulp differ from beet pulp.
2. how do you find soybean meal that is not sprayed with Roundup.
3. Is there an oil that would be beneficial putting weight on him.
4. is there any more I can do?
3) No there are no oils that benefit horses. They have cellulose that becomes short chain fatty acids. Horses do not eat oils in the wild. Most oils actually bind with LPS molecules (lipopolysaccharides which are parts of the dead bacteria found in the gut) which are then able to penetrate the gut wall causing inflammation at the inside of the gut wall. This is a form of leaking gut. Do not feed oils with the exception of Omega 3 though I don't feel it necessary if the gut microbes are correct and the inflammation is nil. Most people and even some horses have reduced joint inflammation after initiating a proper non-inflammatory diet.
4) Read everything I have written including the comments. Feed only pasture and hay in any form your horse can ingest it. Add real salt and water and soy bean meal. Write all your observations. Wait 2 weeks and decide if this is a path to go down.
Thanks Stephanie. I look forward to the 6 month update. Looks like he is heading in the right direction.
Hi Doc T. I'm having trouble finding soybean meal. I guess it's processed in different ways. Do you have a recommendation? As for coolstance, I guess smartpak is the only one that ships regularly unless you have a recommendation. As I told you in the past, I have a 33 year old who's teeth where filed off with an electric tool about 4 or 5 years ago. Since then, he cannot chew hay at all. He's doing good on pasture and alfalfa cubes but winter is coming. My 23 year old mare can chew hay but I can't find any due to constant rain this past summer. I will have to settle for some nasty hay but will need to supplement of course. Thanks!
Soy beans should be de-hulled and the oil extracted by solvents (the most common way though some are pressure extracted). The remains are roasted and then ground into a meal. This provides about 45% protein with a bioavailability of about 80%. This should be fed at 1 pound a day for a 1000 to 1400 pound horse. Adjust for smaller or larger horses.
there is an abundance of soy beans in America so you should be able to find SBM at feed mills as well as feed stores (just ask them to get some). The going rate is about $20 for a 50 pound bag.
Also contact CoolStance and ask them to get it in your area. This should be fed at about 1 pound a day though thin older horses may need more.
thanks Doc T.! the 32 yr old, 900lbs, senior mare I have ( large pony size morganXwelshcob) was a very easy keeper her whole life. on the 550 acre ranch semi-desert south interior of bc canada for 10 years free roamed, free grazed on all kinds forage. during competition (3-day event) and cattle moving season, was fed 1st cut long stemmed ranch grown hay. no grain. ever. then for 14 yrs lived on 16 acre fraser valley grass/hay farm, w restricted access to the lush hay fields, and grazed w. grazing muzzle or on small mowed fields . she is now 32, the grinding teeth pretty much gone, can prehend and chew/swallow live grass, cannot eat hay, is diagnosed w PPID and tested high B.U.N. levels,, DVM indicates kidney failure. . . I 'm directed to restrict dietary Ca intake, , therefore NO alfalfa. soaked Tmothy cubes are the staple forage , supplements are dried ground kelp , & ACV. Meds for PPID are Prascend . DVM says there is no treatment for failing kidneys.. even with full time grazing on good grass, she is not assimilating sufficient calories to maintain weigh Can u recommend supplements/ for this mare? I do incorporate some alf/tim mix cubes (intuitively) I've tried adding a cup of soymeal a few times,,,, she didn't tolerate well, diarrhea. She seems fine w small amt of alfalfa /tim cubes,, but the dietary Ca warning by the vet rings the bell in my head. would so appreciate any pointers, thanks for the info and research and education and stimulation you are generously sharing.
Renal failure is not common in horses. Are there other signs (ventral edema, abnormal urinalysis). Work with your vet on this horse. The question is why the high BUN (with or without renal failure signs).
CoolStance is a non-inflammatory source of fat which helps thin older horses keep or gain weight without adverse effects. I caution the use of kelp – monitor her thyroid for goiter as the added iodine can cause enlargement.
SBM usually does not cause diarrhea. Please try it again without any other changes in her diet. Start with a handful. Be caution with adding protein to a renal failure horse. Do this with the help of your vet and with BUN monitoring.
I have questions on soy as a protein. 1. Is it a complete protein? In other words are horses gorverned by the same physiological process as vegan humans who would have to supplement with different sources to make a complete protein to enable the body and muscles to function correctly? 2. Wasn't there controversy over soy disrupting hormone function? And I also heard it's not good for the heart. 3. I know you don't believe in the NON-GMO movement. But, I do. I figure if we have changed a plant so much that it resists pests and diseases how well can it be digested? I was raised with I believe knowledge about nutrition. Was always taught the healthiest most nutritious items soured the fastest. Because they were so rich in makeup. I have read there is no soy available in America that is not GMO.
THANK YOU I BELIEVE IN YOU AND AM FOLLOWING YOUR ADVICE. I have seen such a change in my horses since I cut out grain.
Hi Sheila – As you know I cannot comment specifically about a horse's case. I removed the reports because there was medical information about 2 horses where there was no evidence they belonged to you. This information is medically confidential. As well there were several email addresses included. Thanks for understanding.
Does ground Flax seed count as a source of fat?
There is oil in seeds which is fat – but not all fats are the same or beneficial. Most oils are inflammatory as they bind to LPS's (lipo poly saccharides) which are broken pieces of dead gut bacteria and after binding they invade the lining of the gut. In addition all seeds have lectins which also cause leaking gut by invading the tight junctions. Finally all seeds have starch.
There are no real studies of how flax seeds help horses. For these 3 reasons (oil, lectins and starch) I don't see the advantage to feeding flax seeds to horses. There is also some evidence in humans where flax seeds are inflammatory.
If you want to see an improved hair coat add protein (after removing gut inflammation). If you want to add fat, feed more cellulose. Cellulose (structural carbohydrates of plants – or fiber) is digested by the healthy colon bacteria into short chain fatty acids. See my blog "The High Fat Diet – Part 7 of 12" – and read all the blogs to get a better understanding of feeding horses.
While flax is a source of fat, not all fats are beneficial.


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OSU undecided on backup runner
Ohio State remains without a clear-cut backup to running back J.K. Dobbins.
Coach Ryan Day said Thursday that the No. 2 spot on the depth chart remained "in flux." During the season opener against Florida Atlantic, three running backs split carries behind Dobbins.
Redshirt freshman Master Teague III had the most with eight carries for 49 yards. Freshman Marcus Crowley had four carries for 27 yards, and redshirt junior Demario McCall had two for 11 yards.
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"I thought Master ran hard," Day said. "But Master hasn't practiced a whole bunch, so we really only can go off the game film and what we did this week in practice. Demario did some good things on special teams, but he's still working. If we can continue to build that room up, build some depth, I think both those guys will play."
None of the running backs had the edge for the backup spot on the team's initial depth chart released last week.
Teague was limited by an undisclosed injury suffered in preseason camp, and McCall had been a game-time decision before playing against Florida Atlantic.
At one point, it looked like McCall had the inside track. About a week and a half before the opener, running backs coach Tony Alford said McCall projected as the backup running back.
The team ranked behind Ohio State in the national polls is LSU, which sits at No. 6 and faces Texas in a high-profile game Saturday night.
The Tigers are led by Joe Burrow, a former Buckeyes quarterback. During his news conference Thursday, Day complimented Burrow.
"I couldn't be prouder of what he's done down there," Day said, "not just playing, but going into a big-time SEC school in a tough environment and being the leader."
Day, who was Burrow's position coach with the Buckeyes in 2017, said he spoke with LSU coach Ed Orgeron at the NFL draft this year.
Orgeron told him that Burrow "literally took over that team and turned that program around." The Tigers went 10-3 in 2018 for their first season with double-digit wins since 2013.
Extra rest
Cincinnati will visit Ohio State with at least an extra day's rest.
The Bearcats opened their season on Aug. 29, a Thursday, while the Buckeyes began Saturday.
Day didn't view it as a significant issue, noting that Cincinnati's opener was a night game. Ohio State kicked off at noon. The difference in allotted rest was less than 48 hours.
"They do have a little bit of time to catch their breath," Day said, "but in this situation, I don't think it matters all that much."

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Victor DeLorenzo's Genre Journey
From the June 2013 Riverwest Currents
Victor DeLorenzo, s/t album
Bachelor Farmer Recordings
By Tea Krulos
The unique sound of the Violent Femmes, dubbed "folk punk," can be attributed to all three of the founding members—the bleating, angst filled vocals of Gordon Gano, the thumping walk of Brian Ritchie's bass, and the eclectic approach to percussion by Victor DeLorenzo.
The Violent Femmes' first album, 1983's self titled debut, differed greatly from many of its contemporaries. It was a time of sounds heavily relying on droning synthesizers, but one of the Femmes most famous melodies, "Gone Daddy Gone," features the Femmes plinking away a catchy barrage from a less puffy- haired instrument– the xylophone.
Other bands from the 1983 yearbook were super-sizing their drumsets, adding dozens of drums and flotillas of cymbals and sometimes giant gongs that looked like something from a set of a kung-fu movie. Meanwhile, DeLorenzo's set up for one of the Femmes' biggest hits, "Blister in the Sun," was refreshingly simple– a snare drum and a pair of steel brushes.
These choices ended up serving the Femmes extremely well. While many of the bands of 1983 are like flies trapped in amber, the Femmes' debut, now 30 years old, has a timeless sound that still sounds fresh today. The band has reunited after a hiatus of over 5 years to play a handful of shows like Coachella and Summerfest. They're as young as ever.
During the periods between Femmes gigs, DeLorenzo has kept himself busy with a variety of musical projects that have expanded in direction far beyond the Femmes. While the other Femmes members have moved on to other parts of the world, DeLorenzo still lives on the east side. He plays a mix of chamber rock and jazz improv with a trio named Nineteen Thirteen, who play regular gigs at the Jazz Estate, and lays down the blues with a group named Lorenzo Menzerschmidt.
All of this has led to DeLorenzo's first solo album, 15 tracks of musical explorations, an unpredictable mix of the best kind. Recorded sporadically over nine years, it has a touch of everything DeLorenzo has immersed himself in—jazz, experimental, pop, blues, and Femmes style punk- folk. The album was recorded with DeLorenzo's children and other guests adding their musical talents to the mix. DeLorenzo's fellow Violent Femmes member, Gordon Gano, takes over for vocals on "Dr. Um," a fun, trippy song that shows off a love of wordplay.
Other stand out tracks include an excellent cover of the Zombies "I Remember When I Loved Her," the punk flavored "Gonna Wanna," the catchy layer of drums and vocals on "Bow," and "Auction Man (yer on the air)," which sounds like something from a Frank Zappa session.
Guest vocalist Kim Manning joins in on a sunshine filled cover of the Violent Femmes' "Good Feeling," which originally appeared on the Femmes' debut album, bringing this story full circle.
The amazing feat of this mixture of styles is that it sounds innovative instead of muddy, which is a testament of DeLorenzo's creativity as a drummer and a songwriter. Highly recommended for fans of the Violent Femmes or anyone seeking something unique and catchy to add to their playlist.
The album is available at CD Baby here: cdbaby.com/cd/victordelorenzo
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Captain Marvel's final scene was changed to explain why she didn't turn up until Avengers: Endgame
By Bradley Russell 2019-03-15T10:47:48Z
Here's why the final moments of Captain Marvel were changed (for the better)
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Even a multi-billion franchise like the MCU changes minor things that could end up making a massive difference. Case in point: The Captain Marvel ending was almost different to the one we were given, although the revised draft probably edges it in terms of tying Carol's solo adventure up with a neat bow. The Captain Marvel editor has revealed why the change was made, and what the original plans were. Spoilers for Captain Marvel to follow.
Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, editor Debbie Berman reveals how the original closing moments were a "bit jarring." Instead of Captain Marvel escorting Talos and the refugee Skrulls into the far reaches of the galaxy in search of a new home, we would have been given Carol Danvers just flying off on her own. Yeah, not great.
Understandably, Berman pushed for changes here, as Carol never felt like the type to leave someone hanging and also to give a reason as to why she didn't turn up in the MCU until Avengers: Endgame.
As she explains: "It used to end with Carol flying off into space alone, and I found that a bit jarring. Like, where exactly was she going? And what was she doing? It felt like we needed a stronger visual to assert a more specific justification for her leaving and disappearing for so many years."
So, now we sorta know why Carol was missing for decades – she was (probably) helping the Skrulls. As Berman says, it gives "more resonance and closure to her final moment in the film."
It is, admittedly, a little weird that Captain Marvel swanned off having regained her memories of Earth and her BFF Maria Rambeau, but at least it's better than the dark timeline of Captain Marvel just flying into space for no real reason. It's almost as if these people know what they're doing…
Did you spot these extremely well-hidden Captain Marvel Easter eggs?
Bradley Russell
GamesRadar+'s entertainment news writer. Lover of all things Nintendo, in a tortured love/hate relationship with Crystal Palace and also possesses an unhealthy knowledge of The Simpsons (which is of no use at parties).
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As noted in my previous post, we're about 1/4th of the way through the NBA season. There's very little time to reflect, however, as there are 10 games scheduled tonight. There are a couple nice matchups in Pelicans-Mavericks and Rockets-Warriors, some lopsided ones in Knicks-Spurs and Clippers-Pacers, and finally some in-between, perfectly mediocre games in Celtics-Hornets and Heat-Nuggets. WHAT A GREAT NIGHT.
I actually looked at which games applied to each of those categories over the first fourth of the season, measuring them by Basketball-Reference's metric labeled SRS, or Simple Rating System. SRS takes into account a team's point differential and strength of schedule. It is not a perfect metric, ignoring wins and losses as I've explained here, but to me it's better than looking strictly at margin of victory, among other statistics. For reference, the Golden State Warriors currently have the best SRS at 9.54 while the 76ers have the league-worst at -11.89. Anything above, say, 5.00 is very good.
I like the metric, so I've kept track of every team's SRS on game nights. The first couple weeks were cut out from this post, though, because SRS needs to even itself out over the first handful of games or so. We will always have the -22.20 from New York and +25.46 from Golden State on November 2.
There are some expected teams like Memphis and Dallas, but hello Toronto and Sacramento! The Kings, partly from being without DeMarcus Cousins, now have an SRS of just 1.96. Toronto, meanwhile, currently has the second-best mark in the league at 8.15. Unsurprisingly, a lot of teams from the West are listed here.
So much tire fire, or dumpster fire? Any game featuring the 76ers rounds out the top five, but New York and Minnesota are also included in a decent amount. There is also Oklahoma City in one game. This may be #BOLD, but with Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook back that team will likely never add to the 10 worst matchups.
Looking ahead, it'll be "interesting" to see if a game with two teams' SRS' summing to a total of -20.00 or worse happens again. Only the 76ers and Timberwolves have an SRS of -10.00 or worse while third most-embarrassing Detroit sits at -7.63. The next 76ers-Timberwolves matchup takes place on January 30. Mark that down, figure out what kind of unsatisfying dinner to have, choose your least-favorite Gatorade flavor, and we can all be miserable together.
Tonight's Portland-Minnesota game barely misses out on the 10 largest differentials. Surprisingly, some of those games in the screenshot have been pretty fun, or at least close. The team with the worse SRS in those matchups is, to no surprise, 0-10.
The home team in the 10 most-even matchups, at least by SRS, is 8-2. Most look decently contested, but we're not taking into account rest advantages, injuries, players returning from injuries, etc. Again, Oklahoma City is likely to see a rise in their SRS, the Kings may continue to dip, Detroit's should be twice as bad for being as disappointing as they are, and Golden State should get a boost just because. Maybe I'll make a new metric called SoupRS. If a team was a soup and I had a spoonful, my reaction would either hurt or help their original SRS. Basketball stats: Tasty, edible, digestible?


Puffy Eyes:The eyes and the skin around them are often the first areas of the face to start showing age because they are so delicate. Make a habit of using an eye cream every day – it reduces swelling and darkness in the under-eye area and also smoothes the skin. Some good brands: L'Oreal, The Body Shop.
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Based on real events that occurred in the year 2016 , this movie shows Pakistani terrorists launching a terror attack on an Indian army camp in Uri in Kashmir . The attack on sleeping Indian soldiers catches the Indian army by surprise , killing many of them . While India pretends to be ruminating over what to do , actually Prime minister Narendra Modi has given the order for retaliation in form of a surgical strike into Pakistan occupied Kashmir . The surgical strike is successful , killing scores of Pakistani terrorists in surprise attack . The movie shows a partly real and partly fictionalised version of the events .
The fiction lies in Bollywood tale of the hero Major Vihan Singh Shergill ( played by Vicky Kaushal ) losing his brother in law Major Karan Kashyap ( played by Mohit Raina ) in the Uri terror attack , and volunteering for the surgical strike to take revenge . He then successfully takes a team of commandos across the line of control to kill Pakistani terrorists in their living quarters in Pakistan occupied Kashmir . As he had promised , he kills the terrorists by entering their very homes . This is of course like a typical Bollywood revenge story .
But the major difference from other Bollywood revenge stories is that both the Uri terror attack and the retaliatory surgical strike actually happened . The movie does show the actual manner in which the Uri terrorists must have infiltrated the Indian army camp and killed Indian soldiers . And the retaliatory Indian surgical strike is the main event of the movie , for which I and the audience had come to the theatre .
The movie is successful in creating the grief of the families of those who lost their sons in the Uri terror attack . And the desire for revenge . The surgical strike is filmed brilliantly , and unfolds like an action thriller . Except the fact that the emotions are real and you do not feel detached from the events in the movie like you feel for a normal action thriller . This is your country's soldiers taking just revenge for their brothers in arms killed and hence you feel deeply connected with the movie .
The fighting has been shown well , with automatic rifles blazing and grenades exploding at regular intervals . The grenades explode creating yellow flames and the bullets hit hard sending the Pakistani terrorists to their deaths . Knives are used to sever body parts , and at times the fighting becomes physical combat . Meanwhile Bofors artillery guns keep the Pakistanis busy on the border by regular shelling . Indian troops are transported to attack by helicopters painted in Pakistani colours . The Pakistani terrorists' living quarters are booby trapped by grenades , and getting past them is a tricky task . But Major Vihan takes his men past the obstacles to annihilate the terrorists and brings Indian soldiers back to Indian territory without losing a single man , just as he had promised .
The film has war cries and patriotic chants , and they serve to heighten the drama of the movie . But there is no excessive jingoism . Paresh Raval plays a character like national security adviser Ajit Doval and he is in overall charge of the operation . Rajat Kapoor plays PM Modi . They have some tense moments as they wait in the command centre masterminding the operation . The movie has some women characters like Yami Gautam playing an intelligence agent , and Kirti Kulhari playing the pilot who flies the helicopter that takes the men back to Indian territory .
Colours of the movie are decent , and background music and songs are decent too . Acting is good by everyone . Cinematography is good , especially of the surgical strike . The movie will be appreciated by all nationalists and patriots .
Copying from Udta Punjab thread. Looks like now BJP has also learnt the importance of films before elections.
My elders tell me Punjab always had drugs menace in Universities from the 60s. Being a border state drugs infiltrate from our semi-porous borders.. same for Gujarat and especially Rajasthan.
Defaming the whole state for a few votes, a very dangerous trend.. I'll make a movie named Andha Pradesh for AP, Ulta Pradesh before UP elections, Waste Bengal ..
Full page ad by delhi govt for Punjab elections..
This one, plus accidental PM seem to work as publicity. Plan to watch both.
Looks like there was 'Bharat mata ki jai' And a bit of 'Modi Zindabad' in an AMC theatre in Bay Area as per someone in a WhatsApp group who saw this.
Just tell me that it is nowhere near like that latest JP Dutta movie... and I will watch it. Don't remember the name of that movie... but it was based on some Indo-Chinese battle and it starred Arjun Rampal and a bunch of other guys. After the nth verbal skirmish with the Chinese army before the hour, I lost all interest in the movie. I mean, I did even try to stretch it to the hour... then realized there will be another hour of the same nonsense Couldn't take it any more.
Just tell me that it is nowhere near like that latest JP Dutta movie... and I will watch it.
I heard this review from somebody.. it is unlike any Bollywood action flick.. no drama at all, no emotional scenes or personal stories, only action.. that too Hollywood style.
There were a bunch of Jai Hind chants too throughout.
did the movie have that 72 hoors dialogue or was it censored?
I saw it here in Los Angeles . The dialogue was there . Very slick movie. A Must watch.
Or fine to watch on home HDTV?
Or must watch in hall with chants of Jai Hind.. for the atmosphere? I don't go to movie hall unless it's a must watch in hall.. kyunki saala do mahine pe Netflix pe aa hi jayegi.


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Chevrolet has revealed the two extremes of the Silverado family, the 1500 and the Class 4, 5, and 6 trucks. But the HD variant has yet to make its debut. Today, Chevrolet dropped a teaser for the upcoming 2020 Silverado HD. This would be ok if it was a couple of months out from being shown, but Chevrolet isn't planning to show until late 2019. That's right, we have an 18-month wait. The photo shows the top half of the Silverado HD's front end and it looks tough. We can see the headlights being similar in shape to the 1500 and the Chevrolet script running the whole length of the grille. We're expecting a number of grille inserts depending on the trim. A chrome-ringed hood scoop provides extra cooling for the engine - possibly a diesel engine. Source: Chevrolet Press Release is on Page 2 CHEVROLET TO REVEAL THREE ALL-NEW SILVERADOS IN 18 MONTHS Next-gen Silverado HD previewed prior to its 2019 reveal DETROIT — Chevrolet announced that the next-generation Silverado HD will debut next year, as a 2020 model. It will be the third all-new truck in the Silverado lineup revealed in just 18 months, joining the 2019 Silverado 1500 and the 2019 Silverado 4500/5500/6500HD. "Chevrolet already fuels the most successful truck manufacturer in the industry," said Alan Batey, global head of Chevrolet. "With a completely new, expanded range of Silverado models on the horizon, we expect to see even more truck buyers in Chevrolet showrooms." The next-generation Silverado HD is designed for the specific priorities and needs of heavy-duty truck customers. On-road testing of the new Silverado HD prototypes will begin in the near future to reach Chevrolet's increased durability and validation standards, and the bolder, larger proportions of the truck will be instantly apparent. More product information will be provided next year, with the first production models scheduled to roll off the assembly lines in Flint, Michigan, in the third quarter of 2019.
We cannot fault anyone who forgets Kia sells a flagship sedan. No, we're not talking about the Stinger. We're referring to the K900 which sounds like the name of a knock-off Doctor Who character. Later this year, Kia will be launching the second-generation K900 in select markets like the U.S.. Today, Kia dropped a teaser photo of the new model. Compared to the current K900, the new model looks much leaner and the A-Pillar has been pushed back slightly. The headlights feature LED accents. We think the new K900 will use the underpinnings of the Genesis G90, which would allow it to have rear and all-wheel drive. Engines are expected to be the twin-turbo 3.3L V6 and 5.0L V8. As for when we'll see it, some believe it will debut at Geneva while others have it at New York. Our money is on New York. (Author's Note: I actually reviewed the K900 back in 2015 and thought it was a nice sedan for the money. You can check out the review here. -WM) Source: Kia Press Release is on Page 2 Kia previews second-generation K900 Kia Motors has previewed its flagship luxury sedan, the K900, ahead of its world debut later in the year. The new model combines sophisticated exterior design, effortless performance and a spacious cabin distinguished by luxurious materials and elegant styling. New technologies protect occupants, enhance interior comfort and give the driver greater confidence at the wheel. Created through joint efforts by Kia's designers in Korea and in the U.S., the new K900 will be manufactured at the company's production facility in Korea. The new flagship sedan will go on sale in selected global markets from the second quarter of 2018.
Rumors have been flying for the past year or about Lexus introducing a three-row variant of their RX crossover and it appears to be materializing. Today, Lexus released a teaser photo of the RX L that will be debuting a couple weeks at the LA Auto Show. We can't make out any details as the picture just shows the nameplate. It will be offered with the 3.5L V6 (RX 350L) and hybrid powertrain (RX 450hL). It is expected that the RX L will have the same wheelbase length as the standard RX, but have a longer rear overhang to make room for the third-row. Source: Lexus Press Release is on Page 2 The Power of Three: All-new 3-row Lexus RXL to Debut at the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show LOS ANGELES, Nov. 15, 2017 – How can the top-selling Lexus RX get even better? Make more of it. The all-new 2018 RX 350L, now featuring three rows, will make its World Premiere at the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show. The hybrid model, the RX 450hL, will also be announced. The RX that paved the way for the luxury crossover segment 20 years ago will retain its stylish figure while also providing more flexibility for passengers. The RX 350L will be revealed at the Lexus Press Conference taking place on November 29, 2017 at 10:00 am PST in the South Hall at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
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KONTAKT is proud to host the return of the mighty Jah Tubby's World Sound System, back in Leicester for the first time in over 4 years.
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Jah Tubby's Sound System was established in the 1970′s in North London and by 1977 were playing against the biggest Sound Systems of the day. In 1979 they had resident nights on thursday, friday and sundays in the UK. In the mid 80′s they established the Jah Tubby's and Y&D record labels initially both labels released 12 inch singles up to around 1990 though the Jah Tubby's label was revived in 2000 with a series of 7inch singles and later in the decade with a series of 10inch releases. In the 80′s Aba Shanti-I front man Joseph Smith deejayed on the sound using the name Jasmine Joe.They are still going today and alongside the Sound System and record label they also manufacture amps and other equipment for a new generation of sound systems.
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HomeFraud News From WorldTax Fraud: Earl Worthy Sentenced for His Role in a Fraudulent Tax Refund Scheme
Tax Fraud: Earl Worthy Sentenced for His Role in a Fraudulent Tax Refund Scheme
November 21, 2016 fraudon Fraud News From World 0
Alaska Inmate Sentenced for Identity Theft and Filing False Income Tax Returns
Anchorage, Alaska – U.S. Attorney Karen L. Loeffler announced today that Earl Worthy, 41, was sentenced to 70 months in prison for his role in a fraudulent tax refund scheme. The court also ordered Worthy to pay $159,628 in restitution to the IRS. Worthy pleaded guilty on May 9, 2016, to conspiracy to defraud the government, mail fraud, and aggravated identity theft. Worthy's co-defendant, Tammy Jackson, was previously sentenced to five years of probation for her role in the conspiracy.
While an inmate at the Fairbanks Correctional Center, Worthy collected the names and social security numbers of individuals, many of whom were inmates. Between May 4, 2009, and Sept. 21, 2012, Worthy conspired with at least five others, chief among them Tammy Jackson, to use these identities to prepare and file false federal income tax returns with the purpose of obtaining a refund.
In some instances, the names and personal information used to file the false returns was obtained without permission. At other times, Worthy did obtain permission to use an individual's name and information when he filed for the false tax refunds. Using the names and SSN's of the various individuals, Worthy and Jackson prepared false individual income tax returns claiming false wages and withholding amounts listed on the tax returns for which there were no Forms W-2 issued. Worthy directed Jackson to use a template that listed amounts for wages, tax withholding, tax refund and other amounts that were essential to complete and file the tax return. Each return claimed that the taxpayer was owed thousands of dollars in refunds to which they were not entitled. In most instances, Worthy and Jackson forged the individuals' signatures on the tax returns.
Worthy and Jackson submitted the false individual income tax returns in paper. The tax returns were submitted using the addresses of the Fairbanks Correctional Center (FCC) and other addresses most of which were associated with Tammy Jackson. Many of the Treasury checks were mailed to the FCC. In other instances, Treasury checks were mailed to addresses associated with Tammy Jackson. Worthy directed Jackson to cash the fraudulent refund checks. Worthy and Jackson obtained signed Powers of Attorney to allow the cashing of the checks. At other times, the refunds for the false returns were deposited directly into a bank account under the control of Worthy or a co-conspirator. Worthy authorized the co-conspirators, including Jackson, to retain a portion of the money from the Treasury checks or direct deposits.
"Identity theft and tax refund fraud is a top priority for IRS Criminal Investigation. It is particularly disturbing when these crimes are carried out by those serving in a correctional facility," stated Special Agent in Charge Darrell Waldon of IRS CI. "Alaska has had a recent string of refund schemes perpetrated by prisoners."
"The Department of Corrections is dedicated to public safety and will always respect the rights and dignity of victims of crime. The successful investigation by DOC staff and our law enforcement partners which led to Mr. Worthy's conviction and sentencing shows our commitment in making sure laws are not broken inside in our institutions," stated Dean Williams, Commissioner, Alaska Department of Corrections.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Steven Skrocki of the District of Alaska. The case was investigated by the Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI), with the assistance of the State of Alaska Department of Corrections. For more information on ways to protect against identity theft and what to do if victimized by this crime, visit www.irs.gov.
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ASTM D1997-91(2008)
Standard Test Method for Laboratory Determination of the Fiber Content of Peat Samples by Dry Mass
The purpose of this test method is to standardize the procedure for determining fiber content of peat samples by dry mass.
A standard test method for determining the quantity of fibers in a peat sample is necessary not only for classifying samples (as in Classification D 4427), but is also a significant parameter in predicting or defining the many end uses of peat. In this regard, fiber content has been related to agricultural and horticultural end uses (such as mulching, soil enrichment, etc.), geotechnical measurements (such as strength, compressibility, permeability, etc.), industrial chemical uses (such as production of waxes, activated carbon, medicinals, etc.), and even energy uses (such as direct combustion, methanol production, gas yields, etc.).
1.1 This test method covers the laboratory determination of the fiber content of samples of peat (as defined in Classification D 4427) by dry mass. It also may be used for non-peat organic soil materials.
1.2 Because this test method is simple and requires no sophisticated equipment to perform, it is especially recommended for routine reconnaissance work, where large numbers of samples need to be tested and mineral contents are low.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.
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SophieMages 1st March 2022 About The Music, New Releases
KILE J Releases New Single 'Honey'
Kile J has released their brand new single 'Honey', breaking the gender norm and the boundaries that come with it. Listen now on Spotify!
Kile J is a non-binary artist who is proud to share who they are with the world. Based in New York City, they moved from everything they new back in Houston Texas to peruse their creative talents. Since then, Kile has worked with a number of top influencers in the industry.
They work hard to acknowledge the struggles for queer people of colour, allowing others with a similar experience to immerse themselves in music that they can relate to. 'Honey' showcases their vibe in the most infectious way, blending southern music, R&B, and modern pop.
'Honey' will throw you back to your feels and reflect on how you see yourself now, but also how you and others saw your childhood self. A song of reflection, and being proud of who you are and what you've done to overcome your fears. Appreciating that life is a journey, Kile explains how the person you are today is a reflection of where you've been. It's also a really easy listen that would work for most playlists.
When discussing the new release, Kile J said:
"There are moments where you can only understand if you're a part of the culture, and there's also moments where I feel everyone can relate to it in some way. The underlying theme of the project is to tell black queer love stories authentically; not only ones about loving others, but ones about loving yourself as well."
As a talented performer, Kile has created nothing but buzz since launching their career on the music scene. CMJ has previously ranked their musical project Trak Joy on their 25 best songs of the week. They have also had their own feature on BuzzFeed, to discuss all things gender queer and pop culture related.
To be kept up to date with future releases and new information, you can follow Kile J on Instagram and TikTok.
So, what did you think of 'Honey'? Let us know over on our Twitter!
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Portia de Rossi played Veronica Palmer on ABC's "Better Off Ted," from 2009-2010.
Better Off Ted: Comedy. 9:30 p.m. Tues. on ABC.
There is a lot of good news to go around now that the critically acclaimed workplace sitcom "Better Off Ted" returns to ABC on Tuesday.
It means that last year's best new comedy is back on the air - adding to a minor embarrassment of comedic riches at ABC, which also has this season's best new comedy in "Modern Family."
It means you can watch the entire first season at Hulu.com through Wednesday in order to catch up on what you missed out on last season (based on the low ratings for "Better Off Ted," pretty much everybody missed out). Or you can buy the DVD, which is also available.
It means there's finally something good (and funny) on Tuesday nights.
And, last, it means that ABC gets a do-over.
The network needs to cash that chip because after toiling to make a smart, funny, fearless sitcom for ages - and failing - it finally had something in "Better Off Ted," which premiered in late March at the tail end of the TV season and promptly got lost, despite the critical praise. Even though ABC stepped up and renewed the series - a smart move - it followed with a bit of counterintuitive mystery-making in the decision department. After airing six straight episodes and a seventh two weeks later (good consistency by network standards), ABC pulled the series off the air and then, with almost no fanfare, began airing original episodes in the summer.
So a show struggling for attention was essentially dumped in the desert - and suffered predictably steep ratings declines. Why? Other than "Aren't you guys always complaining about no original programming in the summer?," there has been no good answer.
Consider Tuesday a reason to forgive the network. It would be helpful if ABC ran some kind of handy recap of the characters beforehand, but barring that, you'd do yourself a favor by watching some Season 1 episodes on Hulu before Tuesday.
"Better Off Ted" takes place at the fictional Veridian Dynamics, a soulless conglomerate that will make anything that will make a profit (regardless of how toxic or who gets hurt in the making or using of said product). The series is narrated through Ted (Jay Harrington), head of research and development. His boss is Veronica (Portia de Rossi), who "doesn't let silly things like feelings or the lives of innocents stand in the way of success." She's the perfect Veridian upper-management type - cold, ruthless and often forgetting the names of her employees, whom she hates to mingle with.
There's also Linda (Andrea Anders) a "product assurance" tester who is troubled by working for an unscrupulous company and thus complains constantly. Plus two nerdy scientists: Lem (Malcolm Barrett) and Phil (Jonathan Slavin), who are routinely abused but find comfort in their shared dysfunction.
This is a series (with no laugh track) that likes its comedy delivered quickly and with the utmost archness, which might take some getting used to for new viewers. Once you get the comedic patois, the laughs follow (and knowing the characters, who were fleshed out better in Season 1), also helps. But it's great news that series creator Victor Fresco (who also dreamt up the brilliant "Andy Richter Controls the Universe") gets a second chance from ABC. The revamped "Scrubs" doesn't provide the best lead-in, but at least now ABC has found sitcom success with other series and finally seems to know what it's doing.
It's so un-Veridian - a company getting it right.


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Hugging Through Glass
The Jewish Week, December 7, 2001
When the Israeli novelist David Grossman first visited America, he commented, "Americans are very polite, but trying to relate to them is like kissing through glass." Now, following a year of unprecedented suffering in Israel and a day of unimaginable horror here, the relationship between Israelis and American Jews has changed in remarkable ways. The Sabra's legendary coarse exterior has peeled away, revealing vulnerability rarely seen before by outsiders, and the hard crusty New Yorker has softened in kind.
I was in Israel a few weeks ago on a solidarity trip from my community and was dumbfounded by how grateful Israelis were to see me. Every time an Israeli began to thank our group so humbly and profusely I was tempted to shout out, "Wait a minute! There's something wrong with this picture! You're supposed to be chastising us for not living here and we're supposed to be complaining about your rudeness. Have I landed in Tel Aviv or Mister Rodgers neighborhood?"
An epidemic of niceness has broken out. Have you ever been on a tour where no one in the group complained about anything? That's what happened, despite the usual assortment of glitches. It's amazing how even an empty hotel couldn't provide enough towels in some of the rooms; but even more incredible that it didn't matter. Our purpose in going to Israel was not to be comfortable. It was, in fact, just the opposite: we were there to feel their pain, and for them to feel ours.
Remember the Yehuda Amichai poem, "Tourists," where the author chastises camera-toting visitors for using him as a target marker for a Roman ruin? The poem concludes: "I said to
myself: redemption will come only if their guide tells them, 'You see that arch from the Roman period? It's not important: but next to it, left and down a bit, there sits a man who's bought fruits and vegetables for his family.""
Well, redemption may be at hand. There are precious few tourists on the streets of Jerusalem right now, but those who are there are sitting with the vegetable shopper in Gilo and virtually ignoring that Roman arch. All the old grudges have been set aside; the condescension has melted away. I've never felt more enriched by a visit to Israel, yet I used up barely a single roll of film. There was far less posing and a lot more hugging.
Everything has changed and we haven't gained our bearings yet. Because of that, Israelis and Americans are still talking past each other, however genteelly. Israelis are resigned to the near disappearance of tourism, but they are bitter that a number of American students, including those from various rabbinical programs, have chosen to forego their overseas studies in Israel.
What they don't understand is that, for Americans, the issue is no longer merely whether it is safe to visit Israel, but whether it is fair to leave one's own family for a semester when the situation here is also perilous. I felt that same tug in leaving my family behind in the throes of the anthrax scare, even though I was in Israel for less than a week. They don't understand that Americans are nesting right now; we're not even going to Disney world for a week, much less to Mount Scopus for a year.
Most Israelis I spoke to also doubt America's resolve to carry out the war on terror to its rightful conclusion, indicating, again, that they have no idea just how deep our wound runs. On the one hand, they've adjusted to living under constant pressure and vigilance and have become numbed to atrocity, and on the other hand, they've never experienced so terrible a blow to the very symbols of their society's existence. How otherwise could they doubt our resolve, knowing that millions of Americans gaze tearfully at downtown Manhattan each day while crossing bridges or flying overhead? This national nightmare is far from fading away.
And how could they begin to imagine our shock, when the most recent comparable "ground zero" experience over there took place some 2,000 years ago, when the Second Temple was destroyed? Masada has not fallen again, but the World Trade Center has.
They can't possibly understand, and it shows. Only days after the 9/11 attacks, Israeli TV insensitively showed the film "Independence Day," and in early November a screening of "Deep Impact" followed that up. Both films feature fictitious decimations of New York and Washington. That's like showing reruns of "Hogans Heroes" on Yom HaShoah – in 1945. On many El Al flights, just before landing a photo of the destination is projected onto the TV monitors. Let's just say that as my plane approached JFK, they flashed an "old" photo of the New York skyline. I pulled over a stewardess and commented on how insensitive this was, especially toward Americans returning to their still-grieving city. In fact, it hardly mattered, because there were so few Americans on this nearly full flight.
They don't understand us and we don't even come close to understanding them. Our kids still go to malls and movies with little concern. We have little doubt that the bus will make it home from school. New York is looking to recover tourists, but in Israel many great hotels have closed down completely. Guides are moonlighting as couriers. This might be the greatest economic crisis in Israel's history, but the monetary loss of the entire tourism industry is only secondary to the psychological impact of feeling utterly abandoned.
Now more than ever, American Jews need to visit Israel. With everyone feeling so vulnerable, a group hug is in order -- and the more we hug as fellow Jews, the more Israel and America will come together as nations. It used to be that we needed to visit Israel to show them that we care. Now we need to visit there all the more, to show our fellow Americans why.
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