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Kurt Cobain's 'MTV Unplugged' Cardigan Sells At Auction For $334,000
A few weeks ago, we reported that the green cardigan that Kurt Cobain wore during Nirvana's iconic 1993 MTV Unplugged performance was up for auction. The unwashed sweater was actually auctioned four years ago for $137,000, but it was purchased again through Julien's Auctions this weekend. The Culver City-based auction house had estimated that the garment would sell for about $200-300k and it turns out they weren't too far off.
The piece was reportedly bought by Cobain family friend, Jackie Farry, for $334,000, making it the most expensive sweater to ever be auctioned. Considering Farry is a friend of the family, hopefully the sweater will be treated with proper respect and won't be washed. "It's very important that we don't wash it," Darren Julien of Julien's Auctions told Rolling Stone. "The stains are still there. There's even cigarette burns that you can see on the sweater."
The previous owner, Garrett Kletjian, admitted he had worn the sweater just one time, but took it off after 40 seconds. "It's kind of a weird, powerful thing when you do something like that, when we put on somebody else's [clothes]," Kletjian said. "It's like when they say you should walk in somebody else's shoes. When I put that on, I was like, 'Ah, no. God, I don't want to wear this.'"
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- Invite & import favourite influencers
Invite & import favourite influencers
As part of improving and making Brandnew platform more reliable, we continuously gathered feedback from users on their usage of the product, and found out; agencies have a long list of influencers that they work with saved on an excel sheet, and they wanted to have the influencers on the platform, as it's easier to operate and see the social network data, since the data is gathered and updated on a regular basis across all social networks.
As a result, the import tool was found to help agencies with creating influencer profiles and inviting them to have an account on Brandnew.
01. Process
Two research methods has been applied, by applying qualitative and quantitative research.
I have started with interviewing users to understand their needs when it comes to working with influencers, as mentioned before, users had a long list of influencers saved in an excel sheet, I looked at the excel files to better understand how I can help them in having the influencer profiles on Brandnew. Also, I have done a survey to investigate how many users have issues with having their influencers on the platform.
Prepared research plan to identify users needs, through running interviews and surveys.
Analysed and defined the problems and looked at the excel files to identify requirements.
Sketched several design solutions for the flow of importing influencers using CSV files.
02. Analysis
Analysed the gather information from the interviews and from the data sources of mixpanel and hotjar.
I have looked at our current solution of onboarding influencers through sending a link, which can be sent to them to register. The findings are the following:
The user can invite influencers only by sending them a link to the login page so they can register for an account.
The invitation is not personalized, as the user has to copy the link and send out an email to the influencers they have.
Influencers are fine with creating an account, but they don't want to spend time filling profile and connecting their social media accounts
Agencies have the permission to create and manage the accounts on behalf of the influencers.
Agencies have lots of influencers stored in an excel sheet, which makes it hard for them to onboard one by one.
03. Ideation
Ideation was aiming towards automating the process, to make it effortless for both agencies and influencers.
Users need an easier way to see the influencers that they have on excel sheets and be able to find them on the platform:
Provide an option to invite more than one influencer at once with personalised message through the UI.
Provide the user with an option to import influencers from a CSV file automatically into the platform.
I've decided to go with the CSV import option while also including personalised emails after a successful import, as it helps the users in importing in bulk in a much faster way, which consists of adding a new import option, and uploading CSV file following a template.
04. How it works
The user can download the template (Excel for windows, and Numbers for Mac users), and fill it with all data related to influencers to be imported.
After filling the template, the user can export the file to CSV and import it into the platform.
The platform will automatically create accounts for influencers.
The platform automatically sends personalized messages to influencers informing them of the import.
To make sure that the user has the permission from the influencer, the email includes information of creating personalized password and the option to delete the account.
04. Prototype & Testing
Tested the feature after it's initial prototype on staging environment.
After testing the prototype, I found a couple of errors related to the CSV when its empty or there are missing details, the user will not be able to import the file, so to communicate these errors, I worked on adding a message showing the error when it occurs.
05. Iteration
Second iteration was prepared after the findings from the testing.
An additional use cases has been covered, when there is an error in one of the fields but the others are correct, then the user can continue importing the correct ones anyway. Also, if the list contained influencers that have a Brandnew account already, then they will be added to the group without showing any error of already exist.
06. Metrics
Success metrics were identified for the feature, to keep a close eye on the feature usage and plan future iterations.
Several events were set to track the usage of the feature and the events are set to help in measuring the growth, happiness and engagement of the feature and to plan future iterations, some of the events:
The funnel of the CSV import, from upload until completing the import
How many times the CSV has been completed without failures
How many times the CSV uploaded with failures
Type of errors during the import
How many times the user clicked on continue anyway
The growth of the feature usage within three months bypassed the onboard feature that was provided before the CSV import. Also, in the first 3 months, 1371 influencers were newly imported using the feature.
Difference between Onboarding feature and CSV import from the release date.
Previous Project (p) Brandnew IO Influencer App
Next Project (n) Find and invite Influencers easily


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Member Highlight: Andy Meador
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Vice President - Director of Capital Projects at McDowell Properties
Andy Meador was quite literally born into the multifamily industry. His mother worked at Drucker + Falk and immediately after graduating high school, she helped secure him a job as an apartment groundskeeper. And the rest is history. Over the course of 35 years, Andy has continued to progress and take on different roles in the multifamily industry and now serves as the Vice President and Director of Capital Projects for McDowell Properties. His desire to dive into the various career paths within the industry has led him to a career of success, education and leadership.
On a day-to-day basis, Andy assists with overseeing the buying and selling of properties, evaluating the property's condition and hiring property managers that reintroduce value to the property. His portfolio includes developments nationwide. From working in construction to managing capital investments, Andy believes strong attention to detail and a passion for the industry has been instrumental for advancement in his career. Andy pours back into others by training and educating individuals, helping them find various opportunities within the multifamily industry.
Andy has two botanical words he metaphorically shares with people when speaking about career advancement in our industry – phototropism and photonasty. Phototropism refers to a plant's response to a light stimulus – we need different career paths and opportunities to show people a light source they want to grow towards. Photonasty is when the plant branches grow as a result of the light source, but not directly towards it. This embodies the idea that you like being in the multifamily industry, but you have the opportunity to advance through a different path that may better suit you – from a leasing agent to maintenance, for example. He wants young high school students and college grads entering the workforce to know this is a career with boundless opportunities and it's something to be proud of.
Andy has been an active member in multifamily organizations, being a 2021 Top PAC Contributor for the Apartment Association of North Carolina, and a faculty member for the NAA Education Institute training members for 17 years. Andy has previously served as a board member for both the Apartment Association of North Carolina and the Triangle Apartment Association. He is also a past president of the TAA (2017). He says both associations have been essential to his success. When Andy's not working, he's outside. He enjoys building and creating, doing yard work, camping, taking on new projects and spending time with his wife, two daughters, and German Shepherd.
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O'Donovan Rossa: An Irish Revolutionary in America presents the human face of one of Ireland's greatest freedom fighters. The indomitable spirit of this Fenian leader, Jeremiah O'Donovan Rossa, is evoked by Patrick Pearse's prophetic words over his grave in Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin, 1915: "While Ireland holds these graves, Ireland unfree shall never be at rest."
Seán Ó Lúing's fascinating account of O'Donovan Rossa's unrelenting commitment to the Irish cause, translated from Irish by Dr. Patrick McWilliams, is an essential chaper of Irish republican history.
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau looks on as former astronaut, and Governor General designate, Julie Payette,talks to reporters, on Parliament Hill, in Ottawa, Thursday July 13, 2017.
Former astronaut Julie Payette said she is looking forward to again serving her country – albeit this time on Earth – as she gets ready to promote science and knowledge as Canada's 29th governor-general.
After going on two space-shuttle missions in 1999 and 2009, Ms. Payette plans to use her position to inspire Canadians to embody core values of "tolerance, openness and working together."
"It is clear that I am a person who believes fundamentally in facts, evidence, data and science, which supports decision-making and allows us to function as a society based on knowledge," the 53-year-old said after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau confirmed her appointment.
Ms. Payette added that she will develop a full agenda in time for her installation in early fall, pointing out she is "pretty new to the job."
"I am very happy to have a second chance to represent Canada. I have done so for years as an astronaut in outer space, and now I have the chance to do so again, but this time on Earth," she said.
Mr. Trudeau asked Ms. Payette during a private meeting in Montreal in June whether she wanted to return to public life and move to Rideau Hall. A single mother, she took a few days to consult with her 14-year-old son before agreeing to serve as the successor to David Johnston.
Appointing a governor-general is the Prime Minister's prerogative, and federal officials said all it takes is one look at Ms. Payette's impressive CV to understand why she was perfect for the job. On Thursday, Mr. Trudeau praised Ms. Payette for dedicating her life to "discovery, to dreaming big and to always staying focused on the things that matter most."
While many celebrated Ms. Payette's appointment, it still generated questions about the federal government's failure to name an aboriginal as the Queen's representative in Canada.
"Some Canadians may be disappointed that today we are not celebrating the appointment of Canada's first governor-general from First Nation, Inuit, or Métis descent, and I understand and sympathize with those feelings," NDP Leader Tom Mulcair said.
Perry Bellegarde, National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations, said Ms. Payette must continue the work of her predecessors, who have built strong relations with First Nations.
"There are some who were calling for an Indigenous governor-general and, while we may see that in our lifetime, we know that whoever assumes this position has a duty to uphold the honour of the Crown in all their work, and that includes the long-standing relationship with First Nations," Mr. Bellegarde said.
Ms. Payette responded to questions on the controversy by pointing to her own long lineage in Canada and her intention to represent all Canadians in her new duties.
"As a 12th-generation Canadian, I'm exactly just that, a Canadian, and I am here to serve all Canadians of all backgrounds, of all walks of life, either new or not so new. It will be my pleasure," she said.
Mr. Trudeau went on to explain why he picked Ms. Payette, a francophone woman from Montreal, instead of an aboriginal candidate, as many had hoped.
"Reconciliation isn't just about Indigenous peoples and the Canadian government, it involves non-Indigenous Canadians as well," Mr. Trudeau said. "I know Ms. Payette will be engaged in the process of reconciliation, inclusion and the creation of opportunities for all in this country."
Mr. Trudeau said that during a trip to Scotland earlier this month, the Queen "graciously approved the appointment of Ms. Julie Payette as the next governor-general of Canada."
"When I was studying engineering, there was a big poster of Julie on the wall of one of our classes, so I have long known and admired her," Mr. Trudeau said Thursday. "When we sat down a few weeks ago … we talked about public service, family, responsibilities, our hopes for the country, and it quickly became clear that in terms of values, approach and priorities, I could have profound trust in her to do this job."
Reaction to Ms. Payette's appointment has been largely positive.
"As the representative of the Crown in Canada, the governor-general's role is to perform the Queen's duties as laid out by the Constitution on her behalf. It is a critical non-partisan role that can have a direct effect on the stability of Canada's government. Ms. Payette will have the full confidence of our Conservative caucus," said Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer.
Ms. Payette spent a total of 611 hours in space aboard space shuttle Discovery in 1999 and Endeavour in 2009. She operated the Canadarm and was the first Canadian astronaut to board the International Space Station.
Ms. Payette is fluently bilingual in French and English, speaks four other languages and is a licensed pilot. According to a Montreal newspaper, Ms. Payette's favourite coffee mug has the following inscription: "Failure is not an option."


1. (SBU) Summary: In meetings with Ambassador Wilkins, two key ministers of the Harper government have described Canada's implementation of the WIPO Internet treaties as a joint priority of their respective departments, but their subordinate officials are still split on key issues. We hope that the government will be in a position to introduce implementing legislation in Parliament by the fall of 2006, and urge Washington agencies to consider an Ottawa meeting with Canadian agencies and stakeholders to help us make our case to legislators. End Summary. Copyright: State of Play ----------------------------- 2. (SBU) Under Parliamentary rules, Bill C-60, introduced last fall to implement the WIPO Internet treaties, "died on the order paper" when Parliament dissolved in advance of last January's election. Nobody expects the new Conservative government to reintroduce the same bill. In introductory calls on Heritage Minister Beverley Oda and Industry Minister Maxime Bernier, the Ambassador stressed the importance of a strong bill to implement the WIPO Internet treaties. Both Oda and Bernier responded that WIPO implementation is a priority for them, and Bernier intimated that new implementing legislation will be stronger than C- 60. Oda told the House of Commons Heritage Committee on June 1 that the departments are reviewing the comments received on C-60 as well as "other technical developments" (i.e. changes in technology since other OECD partners implemented the WIPO Treaties) and plan to submit a new bill in the fall. (We have passed to the Canadian Heritage and Industry Departments USG comments on C-60's provisions.) As Heritage Critic for the Conservative opposition, Oda was respected for her expertise on copyright issues, and industry observers expect her to be heavily engaged on the issue and a stronger voice for copyright owners. Oda remarked to the Ambassador that she has been studying the Digital Millennium Copyright Act in an effort to familiarize herself with the issues. However, Oda cautioned that the government as a whole will remain tightly focused on the "five priorities" outlined by Harper. (reftel) 3. (SBU) Econ officers also met with Canadian Heritage officials, including Assistant Deputy Minister for Culture Jean-Pierre Blais, and Director General for Copyright Policy Patricia Neri. Blais and Neri expressed their appreciation for their frequent informal contacts with USG copyright experts, including the visit of Copyright Registrar Marybeth Peters in March. They told us that they expect the government to have a bill ready by mid-fall, although they declined to speculate on how the bill would address controversial issues such as technical protection measures (TPMs) and notice and takedown. 4. (SBU) The ministers of Industry and Heritage will have to submit a joint policy recommendation for Cabinet approval for the Justice Department to begin the official drafting process. In practice, however, if both Ministers agree on the policy, the departments can informally begin drafting in advance and submit a more detailed recommendation to the Cabinet. It is not clear yet whether Parliamentary officials will assign the bill to the Heritage Committee or Industry Committee, or try again to establish an ad hoc legislative committee with elements of both. 5. (SBU) Econ officers have also met with key MPs, including the Parliamentary Secretaries for Industry and Heritage and International Trade and the chair of the Industry Committee, to make the pitch for stronger IPR QIndustry Committee, to make the pitch for stronger IPR protection. Response so far has been encouraging; Conservative MPs tend to view IPR as a property rights issue and are less impressed by the argument that strong IPR protection stifles creativity. However, opposition clearly remains; in Oda's committee session this week, at least one MP described TPMs as "spyware" and a threat to consumers. Ministers and MPS have also commented that they are open to working through a series of smaller, more focused bills that are less unwieldy than the broad, complex and controversial update of IPR law that the previous government dithered over for years. We will continue to meet with MPs on the relevant committees in anticipation of legislation this fall. Enforcement ----------- 6. (SBU) We also see room for hope on enforcement issues, especially at the border. We have used the Harper government's focus on stronger law enforcement, including arming border guards and providing funds for hiring more RCMP officers, to underscore the link between counterfeit trade and organized crime and to argue for broader IPR enforcement powers for customs officers. Public Safety Minister Stockwell Day's policy advisor has told us that the idea is under consideration. DFAIT continues to chair the interagency working group on IPR enforcement. Comment and Recommendation -------------------------- 7. (SBU) Conventional wisdom is that the Conservative government, which is riding high in the polls, may want to call elections as early as the spring of 2007 in order to secure a majority in Parliament, so the window to get a WIPO bill through the current Parliament is narrow. Canadian officials are also aware of the desirability of strengthening copyright rules in order to protect merchandise being produced for the Vancouver Winter Olympics in 2010. While we are already making the case for a strong bill to parliamentarians, we believe that it would be helpful to have USG experts reinforce the message, either in person or by DVC. DFAIT officials have suggested that USG and GOC experts should meet in Ottawa in September or October to discuss IPR issues well in advance of the U.S. Special 301 Out-of-Cycle Review. Post recommends that Washington agencies take up this offer; a meeting in Ottawa would allow for meetings with a broader range of Canadian experts and stakeholders and a Parliamentary program to reiterate our case to MPs.
UNCLAS OTTAWA 001702 SIPDIS SENSITIVE; SIPDIS PASS USTR FOR CHANDLER E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: ETRD, KIPR, CA SUBJECT: IPR: PROSPECTS BRIGHTER FOR CANADIAN IMPLEMENTATION OF WIPO INTERNET TREATIES REFS: Ottawa 1322 1. (SBU) Summary: In meetings with Ambassador Wilkins, two key ministers of the Harper government have described Canada's implementation of the WIPO Internet treaties as a joint priority of their respective departments, but their subordinate officials are still split on key issues. We hope that the government will be in a position to introduce implementing legislation in Parliament by the fall of 2006, and urge Washington agencies to consider an Ottawa meeting with Canadian agencies and stakeholders to help us make our case to legislators. End Summary. Copyright: State of Play ----------------------------- 2. (SBU) Under Parliamentary rules, Bill C-60, introduced last fall to implement the WIPO Internet treaties, "died on the order paper" when Parliament dissolved in advance of last January's election. Nobody expects the new Conservative government to reintroduce the same bill. In introductory calls on Heritage Minister Beverley Oda and Industry Minister Maxime Bernier, the Ambassador stressed the importance of a strong bill to implement the WIPO Internet treaties. Both Oda and Bernier responded that WIPO implementation is a priority for them, and Bernier intimated that new implementing legislation will be stronger than C- 60. Oda told the House of Commons Heritage Committee on June 1 that the departments are reviewing the comments received on C-60 as well as "other technical developments" (i.e. changes in technology since other OECD partners implemented the WIPO Treaties) and plan to submit a new bill in the fall. (We have passed to the Canadian Heritage and Industry Departments USG comments on C-60's provisions.) As Heritage Critic for the Conservative opposition, Oda was respected for her expertise on copyright issues, and industry observers expect her to be heavily engaged on the issue and a stronger voice for copyright owners. Oda remarked to the Ambassador that she has been studying the Digital Millennium Copyright Act in an effort to familiarize herself with the issues. However, Oda cautioned that the government as a whole will remain tightly focused on the "five priorities" outlined by Harper. (reftel) 3. (SBU) Econ officers also met with Canadian Heritage officials, including Assistant Deputy Minister for Culture Jean-Pierre Blais, and Director General for Copyright Policy Patricia Neri. Blais and Neri expressed their appreciation for their frequent informal contacts with USG copyright experts, including the visit of Copyright Registrar Marybeth Peters in March. They told us that they expect the government to have a bill ready by mid-fall, although they declined to speculate on how the bill would address controversial issues such as technical protection measures (TPMs) and notice and takedown. 4. (SBU) The ministers of Industry and Heritage will have to submit a joint policy recommendation for Cabinet approval for the Justice Department to begin the official drafting process. In practice, however, if both Ministers agree on the policy, the departments can informally begin drafting in advance and submit a more detailed recommendation to the Cabinet. It is not clear yet whether Parliamentary officials will assign the bill to the Heritage Committee or Industry Committee, or try again to establish an ad hoc legislative committee with elements of both. 5. (SBU) Econ officers have also met with key MPs, including the Parliamentary Secretaries for Industry and Heritage and International Trade and the chair of the Industry Committee, to make the pitch for stronger IPR QIndustry Committee, to make the pitch for stronger IPR protection. Response so far has been encouraging; Conservative MPs tend to view IPR as a property rights issue and are less impressed by the argument that strong IPR protection stifles creativity. However, opposition clearly remains; in Oda's committee session this week, at least one MP described TPMs as "spyware" and a threat to consumers. Ministers and MPS have also commented that they are open to working through a series of smaller, more focused bills that are less unwieldy than the broad, complex and controversial update of IPR law that the previous government dithered over for years. We will continue to meet with MPs on the relevant committees in anticipation of legislation this fall. Enforcement ----------- 6. (SBU) We also see room for hope on enforcement issues, especially at the border. We have used the Harper government's focus on stronger law enforcement, including arming border guards and providing funds for hiring more RCMP officers, to underscore the link between counterfeit trade and organized crime and to argue for broader IPR enforcement powers for customs officers. Public Safety Minister Stockwell Day's policy advisor has told us that the idea is under consideration. DFAIT continues to chair the interagency working group on IPR enforcement. Comment and Recommendation -------------------------- 7. (SBU) Conventional wisdom is that the Conservative government, which is riding high in the polls, may want to call elections as early as the spring of 2007 in order to secure a majority in Parliament, so the window to get a WIPO bill through the current Parliament is narrow. Canadian officials are also aware of the desirability of strengthening copyright rules in order to protect merchandise being produced for the Vancouver Winter Olympics in 2010. While we are already making the case for a strong bill to parliamentarians, we believe that it would be helpful to have USG experts reinforce the message, either in person or by DVC. DFAIT officials have suggested that USG and GOC experts should meet in Ottawa in September or October to discuss IPR issues well in advance of the U.S. Special 301 Out-of-Cycle Review. Post recommends that Washington agencies take up this offer; a meeting in Ottawa would allow for meetings with a broader range of Canadian experts and stakeholders and a Parliamentary program to reiterate our case to MPs.
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Designer Roberto Verino and actor Juan Echanove have presented 'Seducción Especial', which brings together two special wines, Gargalo and Cinema Wines.
This special edition is presented in a wooden box with three bottles of Terra Do Gargalo from 2013 lees of the Monterrei Certificate of Origin and another three from Cinema vintage 2010 of the Ribera del Duero C.O. It marks the fusion of Cinema and Fashion, and of Red and White, which Lavinia will offer exclusively, in a limited production (400 units).
"Seducción Especial" was presented by Roberto Verino, the owner of Gargalo, and Juan Echanove, a partner in Cinema Wines, both of whom concurred in highlighting the complementary nature of these wines. "The Támega gorges and the Castilian plains pressed their wines with care and modesty, respecting their traditions while setting their sights on the future; these are and always will be the essential guidelines through which we offer you our 'blood'. Black and white blood. Ying and Yang", explained Juan Echanove.
The actor revealed how this project began and how it emerged from the common bonds existing between both men and their mutual passion for wine. "Before combining our wines in a single box, Roberto and I sat down together in order to get to know each other better. Smiles led to laughter and we decided to let both wines become entwined on the lees which are born in Monterrei, then roll down south on the peninsula, until they slip into a perfect "marriage", in the peaceful waters of the Duero river as it flows past Valladolid".
Designer Roberto Verino, in turn, expressed his satisfaction at being able to talk about wine and "his philosophy about wine" in such a "respected temple" as Lavinia. "Wine, as you all know is a miracle which someone –I still don't know who that someone was - defined so well in that simple yet wise phrase: 'God made grapes, but Man invented wine'. I have reached the conclusion that indeed wine is an invention of Man, but if you become a little distracted, the gods will steal it away from you. "So let us eat, drink and be merry … and you will see how the unmistakable signs– call them angels, fairies or Galician meigas— begin to surface and bring us that much closer to heaven".


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Governor Newson Signs SB 1159 Relating to COVID-19 & Workers' Compensation
On September 17, 2020, Governor Newsom signed SB 1159 into law. For employers with more than 5 employees, the bill establishes a workable presumption of compensability for employees who contract COVID-19 from any employer that experiences an "outbreak" of COVID-19 cases at a particular work location. The bill was passed with bipartisan support and was the employer-preferred COVID-19 related workers' compensation legislation being contemplated this year. We opposed prior versions of the bill, but did not oppose the final version, due to the amendments that established a sunset date, created an evidentiary standard for employers to controvert a claim, set an "outbreak" threshold trigger and continued a reasonable claim rejection timeline. In contrast, the industry was able to defeat AB 196 (Gonzalez). That measure similarly would have created a rebuttable presumption for COVID-19 workers' compensation claims, but it did not contain any industry requested amendments. For example, that bill did not have a sunset date — the presumption would exist in perpetuity — nor did it have a threshold trigger of an "outbreak," meaning any single employee could submit a presumed claim.
Industry Impact:
As it relates to our industry, the measure defines an "outbreak" as 4 or more employees who worked at the same jobsite and contracted COVID-19 within a 14-day period (for employers with more than 100 employees at a job site, at least 4% of the employees contracted COVID-19 within a 14-day period). The measure was amended to ensure that this presumption is rebuttable and the evidence to rebut the presumption includes, but is not limited to, evidence of measures in place to prevent transmission of COVID-19 and evidence of an employee's nonoccupational exposure to COVID-19. The presumption established by the bill expires on January 1, 2023.
It should be noted that this bill does not remove or change the recent industry amendments to the California Workers' Compensation Uniform Statistical Reporting Plan—1995 (USRP) and the California Workers' Compensation Experience Rating Plan—1995 (ERP) which exclude COVID-19 claims from a contractor's experience modification rate (EMR).
As SB 1159 contained an urgency clause, contractors must prepare to comply with the provisions of SB 1159 immediately.
To assist with compliance, below is an overview of SB 1159:
Rebuttable Presumption:
The bill establishes three rebuttable presumption labor codes for employees contracting COVID-19, in which only two presumptions apply to the construction industry:
New Labor Code Section 3212.86: Retroactively Codifies Governor Newsom's May 6, 2020 Executive Order: only for dates of injury from 3/19/2020–7/5/2020, with three minor clarifications/changes to the original Executive Order:
The Date of Injury (DOI) is to be considered the LAST date on which the employee performed services at the place of employment.
A diagnosis that is provided within 14 days of the DOI must be done by a licensed physician or surgeon holding an MD or DO degree, or a state licensed Physician's Assistant or Nurse Practitioner acting under review/supervision.
The diagnosis must be confirmed by a COVID-19 test (PCR test), or a serologic test (aka, an antibody test), within 30 days of the date of the diagnosis.
New Labor Code Section LC 3212.88: Effective from 7/6/2020–1/1/2023, COVID-19 claims will be rebuttably presumed compensable only during a period that's being defined as an "outbreak."
"Outbreak" is defined if within a 14-calendar day period, one of the following occurs:
An employer has 100 or fewer employees at a specific place of employment and at least four (4) employees who reported to the site test positive for COVID-19;
An employer has more than 100 employees at a specific place of employment and at least 4% of the number of employees who reported to the site, test positive for COVID-19.
COVID-19 is rebuttably presumed compensable for workers during an outbreak if:
An employee tests positive for COVID-19 within 14 days after a day that employee performed labor or services at the employee's site, and the positive test occurred during an outbreak as previously defined;
The "Test" is a PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) test approved for use to detect the presence of viral RNA. (Note: approved testing does not include "serologic testing," aka, antibody testing);
Presumption applies for 14 days after last date worked, even if employee has been terminated. And, if a claim is not rejected within 45 days after the date the claim form is filed, the COVID-19 claim is presumed compensable.
If the definition of an "outbreak" is not met and there are still employees who test positive for COVID-19, the presumption and rules outlined above do not apply. In this scenario, the standard rules around establishing compensability will apply, meaning the employer and claim administrator have 90 days in which to conduct their investigation from the date the DWC-1 claim form is filed.
In addition, the bill specifically allows employers to refute the presumption by pointing to measures they took to reduce the potential transmission of the disease or pointing to a worker's non-occupational risks of COVID-19 infection.
The COVID-19 rebuttable presumption established under SB 1159 sunsets on January 1, 2023.
Reporting and Filing Claims:
On or after September 17, 2020, employers need to keep records of a possible COVID19 outbreak, regardless of whether an employee who tests positive for COVID-19 files a claim or not. When the employer knows or reasonably should know that an employee tested positive for COVID-19, they must report all of the following data to their claim administrator within three business days (in writing via electronic mail or fax):
An employee has tested positive. For purposes of this reporting, the employer shall not provide any personally identifiable information regarding the employee who tested positive for COVID-19 unless the employee asserts the infection is work related or has filed a claim form pursuant to California Labor Code Section 5401.
The date that the employee tests positive, which is the date the specimen was collected for testing.
The specific address or addresses of the employee's specific place of employment during the 14-day period preceding the date of the employee's positive test.
The highest number of employees who reported to work at the employee's specific place of employment in the 45-day period preceding the last day the employee worked at each specific place of employment.
Penalties for Failure to Report Employees with COVID-19:
Where an employer fails to submit timely or intentionally submits false or misleading information, they shall be subject to a $10,000 civil penalty.
Advice – Contractors Need to be Diligent on Record-Keeping:
It's recommended that employers maintain daily records that are able to show which employees worked at specific locations on given days. Employers will also need to keep a log of the number of employees that reported to work at the affected employee's place of employment and the specific number of employees that test positive for COVID-19. Any time an employee believes the infection is work-related and requests to file a workers' compensation claim, a DWC-1 claim form should be provided to the employee and the claim should be reported to the carrier regardless of whether there is an "outbreak" or potential presumption. The carrier will assess whether the presumption applies or whether the general compensability rules apply.


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Home / Activities / Yala National Park
Yala National Park is one of the largest and certainly the most popular national park in Sri Lanka, and has the highest density of leopards anywhere in the world. Hidden away in the far south-east of the country, it comprises five separate blocks covering 141sqkm.
Yala's varying habitats – consisting of scrub plains, jungles, rocky outcrops, forest, mangroves fresh water lakes, rivers and coastal lagoons – provide homes for many species of animals including sloth bear, herds of elephants, buffalo, monkeys, sambar, deer, crocodiles. For many, though, the chief attraction is the endangered leopard sub-species Panthera pardus kotiya, which is found only in Sri Lanka. You may see it slinking in the undergrowth or lolling on one of the rock boulders which dot the park. Yala has some the best accommodation options of Sri Lanka's national parks, but can be busy in peak season.
Yala receives an annual rainfall of less than 1,000 mm from the north-east monsoon from about November to January. The rest of the year remains dry with the period from July to September showing severe drought conditions. Mean temperature is around 27C. The dry months from May to September are the best time for viewing big game in Yala, including leopards and sloth bear. From October to April, Yala becomes home to many species of migratory birds and is a hotspot for bird watching. The first few months of the year are also good for observing leopard cubs.
Bundala National Park
Bundala national park, bundala, Sri Lanka
Bundala National Park, which neighbours Yala, is one of the best places for birdwatching in Sri Lanka, and is also home to sloth bears, elephants and deer.
Best time: September to March
Chundikulam National Park
Chundikulam National Park, Sri Lanka
Chundikulam National Park is slowly regaining recognition as a birders' paradise as the Jaffna peninsular gradually begins to attract travellers once again.
Best time: March to September
Play a Sri Lankan drum
Sri Lanka resonates to the sound of drumming, and with the help of Red Dot, a teacher from a long line of professional drummers can reveal the basics of how to play as well as understand the history and importance of drums in Sri Lanka.
Kandyan Cultural Show
Stemming from various ancient dance rituals, Kandyan dancing became widespread across the island and is now a core part of Sri Lankan culture. It is a highly-theatrical, thrilling show to see.
Ritigala, Sri Lanka
Traditional Sri Lankan Village Life
Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
Hop into a bullock cart and explore the village life of the island. Walk through lush paddy fields, take a boat ride along Hiriwaduna Wewa and finally, savour a traditional Sri Lankan meal to wrap up your sojourn in the village.
Sri Lankan Cooking Class with a Family
Sensationally flavoursome rice and curry is a staple in Sri Lanka. A plate of rice and curry is comprised of various curries, cooked vegetables, sambols and steamed rice.
Adam's Peak
Adam's Peak, Sri Lanka
Adam's Peak is sacred to all four religious groups in Sri Lanka. Attempt the enthralling and challenging climb at night to reach the top in time to witness one of the most stunning sunrises in Asia.
Best time: December to April
Colombo by Tuk Tuk
See Colombo as the locals do – from the back seat of a tuk tuk, the three-wheelers which rove the island's capital. Visit the city's main attractions, lesser-known spots and enjoy the cool breeze.
Galle Boats and Bikes
Explore the rural villages around Galle, first by boat as you sail down the Kapu Ela, then by a scenic 9km bike ride through the surrounding paddy fields. Finish with hoppers and tea in a mud hut.
Sinharaja Rainforest
Sinharaja Forest, Deniyaya, Sri Lanka
Moist, murky and mysterious, an experience of Sinharaja is like nothing else in Sri Lanka. Trek through this magnificent landscape, the last surviving stretch of virgin rainforest on the island.
Sri Lanka Canoe Expedition
Kithulgala, Kitulgala, Sri Lanka
Canoe down the Mahaweli River from Kitulgala to Polonnaruwa with a guide, and spend three nights camping under the stars. This is a magical expedition which takes you through some of Sri Lanka's most remote areas.
Sri Lanka Hot Air Ballooning
Kandalama, Sri Lanka
Rise at dawn and soar above the wide plains and clusters of jungle which cover the Cultural Triangle, an area of Sri Lanka which is littered with dramatic ancient ruins dating back over 2,000 years.
Take a Sri Lanka surfing lesson
Weligama, South Coast
Learn to surf the waves at Weligama Bay on Sri Lanka's blissful south coast with the extra assurance of your own instructor to guide you every step of the way. For beginners and those seeking to improve their style.
Walking in Ella
Ella, Sri Lanka
Ella is one of the most beautiful spots in the hills for walking, offering trails of varying levels of difficulty – make the short climb up Little Adam's Peak or hike to the summit of Ella Rock.
White-Water Rafting and Canoeing
Enjoy an exciting rafting adventure in a jungle paradise. The Kelani River is famous for its white-water rafting and boasts rapids suitable for beginners and those with more experience.
Anawilundawa Wetlands
Puttalam, Sri Lanka
Located near to Kalpitiya, Anawilundawa (meaning 'seven wetlands' in Tamil) refers to a cluster of freshwater tanks within the sanctuary. It is a very important wetland for many migratory birds.
Best time: October to April
Gal Oya National Park Entrance, Pallang Oya - Inginiyagala, Sri Lanka
Best time: March to July
Horton Plains National Park
Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka
An undulating 2000m-high plateau covered in grassy plains interspersed with small patches of forest which is home to a rich array of wildlife. Trek to 'World's End', the park's most dramatic feature.
Best time: January to March
Kanneliya Rainforest
Kanneliya Forest, Peak Road, Sri Lanka
Trek through this forest area which lies just 35km from Galle. Accompanied by an experienced wildlife tracker, absorb the tranquil atmosphere whilst looking out for tropical birds and other animals.
Kitulgala-Kelani Forest Reserve
The Kelani Valley Forest Reserve in Kitulgala offers breath-taking scenery. Sail down the river, or journey through the jungle-clad hills and tea and rubber plantations on foot or by mountain bike.
Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery
Sri Lanka, Kosgoda, Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery
Of the seven species of marine turtles, five come ashore to nest in Sri Lanka and the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery which primary operates as a hatchery, is a great place to observe collected and rescued eggs hatch.
Kumana National Park, Sri Lanka
Best time: February to July
Lunugamvehera National Park
Lunugamvehera National Park, Tanamalwila, Sri Lanka
Positioned between Yala and Uda Walawe, Lunugamveherea National Park is home to 184 species of bird and a wide variety of other Sri Lankan animals.
Best time: May to September
Millenium Elephant Foundation
Millennium Elephant Foundation, Rambukkana, Sri Lanka
Learn about the key role elephants play in Sri Lankan culture and issues which arise from this. Accompanied by an expert, walk with, bathe and feed the elephants that are looked after here.
Minneriya National Park, Maradankadawala-Habarana-Thirukkondaiadimadu Highway, Rambawilla, Sri Lanka
Minneriya National Park is a small but popular wildlife park home to a wide range of Sri Lanka's wildlife. It is also the site of the world-renowned wildlife event 'The Elephant Gathering'.
Best time: July to December
Rekawa Turtle Watch
Rekawa Beach, Rekawa Road, Sri Lanka
Five of the seven species of marine turtle come ashore at Rekawa to lay their eggs. Join the night watch to observe these fascinating creatures up close.
Best time: April to July
The Monkey Kingdom of Polonnaruwa
Quite apart from the incredible ruins of this medieval city, Polonnaruwa is home to a large monkey population who were famously featured in Disney's engaging documentary film 'Monkey Kingdom'.
Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home
Udawalawa, Sri Lanka
Visit the Elephant Transit Home in Udawalawe National Park, a rehabilitation centre for orphaned elephant calves.
Udawalawe National Park
Udawalawe National Park, Udawalawa, Sri Lanka
Udawalawe National Park is one of the best places to see elephants in Sri Lanka – up to 500 elephants, along with other wildlife, are found here.
Wasgamuwa National Park
Wasgamuwa National Park, Sri Lanka
Wasgamuwa National Park is comprised of dry evergreen forests, grasslands and wetlands, and is known for the elephants which frequent the Mahaweli River which runs along a boundary of the park.
Best time: November to May
Wilpattu National Park
Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka
Wilpattu National Park is arguably Sri Lanka's most beautiful park. Its varying natural habitats – coastal belt, natural lakes, scrublands, open grasslands and dense forest – house numerous animals.
Best time: February to October
Bundala & Tissa Wetlands
Bundala & Tissa wetlands combine 20km of beach, lagoons and scrub hosting more than 150 bird species and should delight bird lovers in Sri Lanka.
Best time: October to March
Mask-Making Workshop
Galle Fort, Galle, Sri Lanka
A hands-on workshop which introduces you to the use of masks in Sri Lankan culture and demonstrates the stages of traditional mask carving from start to finish as you attempt to make one yourself.
The National Museum of Colombo is the largest in the country. Opened in 1877 by Sir William Gregory, it houses many precious relics including the throne and crown of the last Kandyan monarchs.
Sri Lankan Puppets
Balapitiya, Sri Lanka
The traditional folk theatre of Sri Lankan puppetry was a major form of entertainment in old Ceylon.
Slow down and travel silently by tiny boat up a Sri Lanka river to get a real sense of the beauty of this tropical land.


Shrews might seem rather unassuming. Smaller than mice, they can go largely unnoticed—scurrying through the grasslands of Britain, northern Europe and many parts of the U.S. in search of insects or dodging the hovering threat of owls and eagles.
Yet new research reveals these little molelike mammals are biological marvels when it comes to enduring the hardships of winter. A new study published Monday in Current Biology reports the skulls of Sorex araneus, the most common shrew species, shrink by up to 20 percent as the cold season approaches. Come spring, their heads return to roughly normal size.
Working in the 1940s, Polish zoologist August Dehnel first recognized shrews' bodies shrink during winter, a finding that came to be known as the "Dehnel phenomenon." But the new research is the first to nail down more specifics, and to measure the extent of the creatures' head shrinkage by following individual animals through the seasons. The work suggests declining temperatures trigger shrews to literally break down their cranial bones and warm weather cues them to rebuild.
To conduct the new study, lead author Javier Lazaro, a PhD candidate at Max Planck Institute for Ornithology, and his colleagues trapped 12 shrews in the nearby town of Möggingen, Germany. The animals were anesthetized, x-rayed and implanted with microchips for later identification. They were then scanned at regular intervals for over a year. All 12 showed the same pattern of peak head size in summer, a reduction throughout the winter and regrowth in the spring.
It is not just the skulls that shrink with winter, however. Shrews' brains appear to get smaller, too—by as much as 30 percent, according to prior dissection research. Moreover, the animals' other organs also lose mass; even their spines get shorter. Overall, the latest study suggests shrew body mass drops by 18 percent from July to February. Then, in spring, the creatures start to grow until they reach their peak size—83 percent larger than their winter low.
Shrews are not the only creatures to undergo bodily changes in response to environmental cues, scientists note. "It's not unusual for animals to lose soft tissue mass during lean periods," says John Grady, a postdoctoral researcher in ecology at Michigan State University who was not involved in the study. "In addition to fat, some animals will lose organ mass when food is scarce." He points to the fact some snakes break down their digestive tracts between feedings and build them back up after nabbing prey. But, like the authors of the new research, he was surprised by the degree of shrews' shrinking bones and brains.
Bret Stetka is a writer based in New York City and an editorial director at Medscape (a subsidiary of WebMD). His work has appeared in Wired, NPR and the Atlantic. He graduated from the University of Virginia School of Medicine in 2005.


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Home National News Women Promoted to Cabinet in Key Government Roles
Women Promoted to Cabinet in Key Government Roles
Premier Kathleen Wynne today announced changes to her cabinet that place eight women, including three new ministers, in key roles across government. In this time of economic change, Ontario is moving forward on a plan to create more fairness and opportunity for everyone. This updated cabinet draws on the strength of the government team to continue that work in 2018.
Nathalie Des Rosiers, MPP for Ottawa-Vanier, joins cabinet as the new Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry. Daiene Vernile, MPP for Kitchener Centre, moves into cabinet as Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport. And Harinder Malhi, MPP for Brampton-Springdale, becomes the new Minister of the Status of Women.
Other changes to cabinet include:
Mitzie Hunter becomes Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Development
Eleanor McMahon becomes President of the Treasury Board and Minister Responsible for Digital Government
Kathryn McGarry becomes Minister of Transportation
Indira Naidoo-Harris becomes Minister of Education and remains Minister Responsible for Early Years and Child Care
Steven Del Duca becomes Minister of Economic Development and Growth.
In addition, Dr. Helena Jaczek, Minister of Community and Social Services, will take on the responsibilities of Chair of Cabinet.
Ontario's plan is creating fairness and opportunity during this period of rapid economic change. The plan includes a higher minimum wage and better working conditions, free tuition for hundreds of thousands of students, easier access to affordable child care, and free prescription drugs for everyone under 25 through the biggest expansion of medicare in a generation.
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From 1977 until today, Marine Air Systems has represented innovation in marine air conditioning. The first company to develop a self contained ductable marine air conditioner in the 1980's, Marine Air Systems revolutionized the marine air conditioning business by making marine air conditioning more affordable for boat builders to install. This innovation has lead to the patented Vector Compact design, which is the smallest, lightest and quietest self contained marine air conditioner on the market. Other manufacturers continue to try and keep up, but Marine Air continues to lead the pack. That is why you'll find Marine Air products installed as factory-supplied air conditioning by many of the world's leading boatbuilders.
Marine Air Systems is also the leading supplier of chilled water systems for mega yachts on a world wide basis, including the patented Chiller Compact. So whether it be a 28' cabin cruiser or a 130' mega yacht, you will find the Marine Air name aboard. With a variety of digital control systems including the new "Elite" control, Marine Air has a system for any size boat and any size budget. These high quality products meet ABYC and CE specifications and are built in an ISO registered facility in Pompano Beach, Florida. These products are sold, installed and serviced through an extensive world-wide network of factory-trained dealers.
Marine Air Systems products are made by Dometic Environmental Corporation, formerly Taylor Made Environmental, which was acquired by Dometic Corporation from the Taylor Made Group in August 2003. "Although there has been a change in ownership, the management, sales, customer service and engineering functions have remained completely intact" says Frank Marciano the President of Dometic Environmental Corporation. "This is very important as we continue to give our customers the world class service that they have been accustomed to over the years." Other major brands include Cruisair air conditioning and fishbox refrigeration, Dometic Refrigerators and Freezers, Sentry battery chargers, Grunert marine refrigeration systems, Dometic microwaves and Eskimo Ice - ice crushing systems.
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Dometic Corporation is one of the world's leading suppliers of accessory products for the marine, RV and trucking industries. The company's offerings include refrigerators, air conditioners, stove tops, microwaves, awnings, generators, lights, windows, doors and sanitation systems. Dometic has production facilities in 10 countries, its own sales and marketing operations in 35 countries, plus approximately 65 distributors globally. The Dometic Group is wholly owned by BC Partners, a leading pan-European private equity firm, operating through integrated teams based in Paris, Hamburg, London, Milan and Geneva.


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Hammer Commits to Boston College
Hard Work Pays off for Fencing Superstar
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Students and family join Zack as he signs his letter of intent to attend Boston College.
By Sam Cormier, Reporter
Although it was much more fitting for fencer Zack Hammer '16 to be a Stuart Hall Knight, he will still fly high as a Boston College Eagle. Coming into his freshman year after being recruited by many schools, Zack is BC's top foil recruit. As he reflects on the recruiting process he says, "Fencing also helped me get into a Division 1 college as well. Even with a strong academic record, getting into top colleges are incredibly difficult. It turns out, since fencing is sort of an elitist sport, that most of the top colleges have teams." Zack is incredibly excited to compete at the college level, and in college his main goal is to compete in the NCAA championship and help elevate Boston College's team to the best that it can be. After college Zack hopes to compete for the national championship and at the international level.
Even though Zack is now a superstar in the fencing world, he was not always a foiler. When Zack was little, his main sport was baseball, until one summer when that all changed. As he remembers, "I used to do little league baseball as my sport. One summer I had a few weeks where I had nothing to do, so my mom gave me a rec center pamphlet with a bunch of sports camps and told me to choose one. I chose fencing, because what kid wouldn't love sword fighting? After that week I wanted to immediately quit baseball and do fencing full time. I've been doing it ever since." Ever since he has started he has been a natural. He has travelled all over the U.S. and the world, and is really grateful for visiting all these places that he would not normally be able to go to. The Hall fencing team will look forward to having Zack for the rest of this year as he goes for his fourth consecutive city championship and teach the younger fencers some of his tricks.
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It should be on the dream list of any serious golfer. It is a perennial contender to be named the greatest golf course in the world.
Unique inner/ outer loop routing
Revetments and bunkering
Contouring surrounding bunkers
Strategic bunker placement
Imperceptible elevation changes
17 provided Alister MacKenzie with the inspiration for the 8th at Augusta National
Bernard Darwin wrote: "Muirfield is the course to be seen in the Lothians."
When Tom Simpson reviewed the bunkering in preparation for the 70th Open, he filled in 160 bunkers! 20 of them on the first hole alone. When he started the course had 350. When he had finished it was less than 200.
The Honourable Company & The Open
The first Open held at Muirfield was the 32nd in 1893 which was won by English Amateur, Harold Hilton. The 36th Open was won by Harry Vardon in 1896. James Braid won his second and third Open in 1901 and 1906. Ted ray was victorious at the 52nd Open in 1912. Walter Hagan won the 64th Open in 1929 with Alf Perry taking the crown in 1935 at the 70th Open. Henry Cotton won his third Open in 1948. Gary Player won his first Open in 1959 before Jack Nicklaus won his first in 1966. Lee Trevino triumphed in 1972 before Tom Watson in 1980. Nick Faldo won his third Claret Jug in 1987. Ernie Els won the 131st Open in 2002 before Phil Mickelson won the 142nd Open in 2013.
Muirfield, also known as The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers, is the complete experience of golf anywhere in the world.
Muirfield Clubhouse
The renovation to the clubhouse completed in 2019 is spectacular. Attention to detail (down to the bespoke woven carpet incorporating the HCEG monogram), preservation of its regal craftsmanship and the addition of many artefacts of outstanding merit, not only to the Company but golf itself, are on display. The historical routing maps, first editions of architectural titles in the library alongside artwork that has emerged from Muirfield archives makes this a veritable museum.
Another addition to the revamped clubhouse is the ladies' locker room. Perhaps the most important addition for visitors is the gift shop. The selection of wares on offer is, as expected, of exceptional provenance and refined taste. The members can choose from items with the elegant HCEG monogram where guests may purchase the monogram along with the words MUIRFIELD underneath.
A Member's Day at Muirfield
The members play foursomes in the morning, return to the clubhouse for a silver service carvery in a jacket and tie before returning to the course for the afternoon match. The traditional club match is a 36 hole affair that takes priority on the course. Time is of the essence on the course, but a more relaxed pace in the clubhouse pervades. It is refined but not contrived, forced, nor stuffy.
The clubhouse sits at the end of a long drive off the main road which services Gullane. Modest and understated, the drive is flanked by houses on the left and fields on the right until you arrive at the members' covered garages and the grand Greywalls Hotel & Chez Roux. At the end of the drive is a vehicle gate and pedestrian gate that once walked through allows you an elevated view across not only the links but the Firth of Forth and the Kingdom of Fife opposite.
Muirfield Routing
The view from the clubhouse reveals Muirfield's first secret. The links are set upon a hilltop rather than against the forth. Grey-stone walls flank the course on three sides. Trees behind those walls give it a stadium like feel. The far side of the open vista tumbles down the hillside to the private beach available to members and guests.
Routing is one of the courses' most significant aspects. The outward nine loops clockwise adjacent to the perimeter of the site. The inward nine circles counter-clockwise within it. The routing allows a frequent change in direction which affords infinite variety.
Perhaps the reason why it is so successful is the characteristic that accentuates it so well. What in particular? Virtually imperceptible change in elevation. For example, a gentle opening hole followed by a subtle, downhill second hole means the third tee is almost at the lowest point of the property. Only looking back from the third green to the tee, do you realise how much you've fallen then climbed. The third through sixth and the eleventh through the fourteenth also benefit from this subtle characteristic. Of note, the only discernible downhill tee shot is twelve, and this may be more to do with your view of Gullane Hill than anything else. The single apparent uphill tee shot is the thirteenth, which again is deceptively long despite innocuous yardage.
Muirfield Revetments & Bunkers
The revetments and bunkering are perhaps some of the best in the world. Strategically placed, they present an honest challenge to the golfer. The course is gentlemanly in its approach. It plainly shows you what is required and leaves you the choice, rewards or consequences dependant upon whether you respect or rise to the challenge. Bunkers are not immense, but the shaping around them means they affect a greater area than the footprint of the bunker itself.
One-Shot Holes
The one-shot holes, of which there are four, are superb. All are memorable and present a different challenge. Two of the four are about 150 yards in length and the other about 180 yards. Of particular note is the fourteenth. A false front will reject anything feeble. A punch bowl of sorts, most balls that land near the green will end up in one of five pot bunkers. Club selection is paramount as the prevailing wind often helps and moderate yardage betrays that fact this hole has some bite.
Three-Shot Holes
There are three par fives at five, nine and seventeen. Perhaps the most critical and overlooked requirement of a good par five is the second shot. In this regard, the ninth is magnificent. The ninth makes use of the boundary wall, and the orientation of the green emphasises a well placed second. From the tee, if O.B. is respected and the left fairway bunkers are given a wide berth, a precise second is required to make the green in three. A careful tee shot means a more demanding layup for the second. An aggressive tee shot successfully placed taunts the player to thread the eye of the needle for the green in two. Anything short or left is gathered up by the bunkers, and any advantage from a stellar tee shot evaporates instantly.
Murfield Summary
Some would say it is not a traditional, seaside links. Some may hold the thick and heavy rough against Muirfield. However, in the same breath, one must admit the width is modest, if not generous. It does often seem detractors can only hold against it what it is not. If this is the criterion by which a course is to be evaluated, virtually none will fare better than Muirfield. Such is its excellence.
Tom Simpson agreed with Ruskin that "the work of man cannot be good without imperfection." Discussing the Ideal Course, Tom Simpson wrote that a golf course with eighteen outstanding holes would leave one a nervous wreck with a broken heart. At least one indifferent hole allows needed relief. Despite the indifference, perfection would still be achieved. Perhaps Muirfield is so good that there are no imperfections by which one can measure perfection. The absence of mediocrity confounds some by removing the benchmark by which all else is measured.
Muirfield is undoubtedly one of the most excellent golf courses on the planet. Quite possibly, it is the ultimate bucket list experience. Some may decry it for what it is not. However, what it is - weighs more heavily. Muirfield has reached the pinnacle of everything it does and embodies the ideals of golfing perfection.
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South Carolina Business Entity Search: A Step-by-Step Guide
The South Carolina Secretary of State Business Name Search portal allows users to use two methods for a quick business search.
Through these options, aspiring business owners can confirm the availability of their desired names. Members of the public can also be granted access to information on all businesses in the Palmetto State.
To know how, follow this guide below:
South Carolina Secretary of State Business Name Search
Before commencing your search, open the South Carolina Secretary of State Business Name Search portal [1]. Here, you can find a blank search bar and various search options, which you can choose from depending on the information you have.
All the steps involved for each function and option are presented on this page to help you understand the process.
Also, do note that the information such as businesses' extensive details and filing history are based on the South Carolina State Secretary's records.
As previously mentioned, open the business name search portal of the South Carolina's SOS site.
To check the availability of a particular business entity or find a specific business in the state, enter a name on the designated field.
Click the drop-down menu beside the search bar. Then, select from the options 'Begins With,' 'Contains,' and 'Exact Match'
Once done, hit the search button to generate results.
If the name is available there should be no results generated on the page.
Meanwhile, if the name is taken, the page will generate a list of results that matched the name you have provided. This means that the name has already been registered to another business.
See the sample screenshot below for reference.
If you're looking for a specific business in the state, scroll through the list and find the one that matches your inquiry. Once you arrive at the business of your interest, select the name to be linked to another page.
On this page, you can now review a summary of information regarding the business. These include its registered agent, corporation history records, and more.
If you wish to file for an existing business, there is an Add Filing option on the same page.
You may also request certain documents regarding the subject business with the Request Documents button.


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#include "../example_common.h"

using namespace put;
using namespace ecs;

/*
const pen::music_item* k_music_items;
k_music_items = pen::music_get_items();

pen::music_file mf = music_open_file(k_music_items[0]);
sound_index = put::audio_create_sound(mf);
*/

namespace pen
{
    pen_creation_params pen_entry(int argc, char** argv)
    {
        pen::pen_creation_params p;
        p.window_width = 1280;
        p.window_height = 720;
        p.window_title = "game";
        p.window_sample_count = 4;
        p.user_thread_function = user_setup;
        p.flags = pen::e_pen_create_flags::renderer;
        return p;
    }
} // namespace pen

void example_setup(ecs_scene* scene, camera& cam)
{
    scene->view_flags &= ~e_scene_view_flags::hide_debug;
    scene->view_flags |= e_scene_view_flags::physics;
    editor_set_transform_mode(e_transform_mode::physics);

    clear_scene(scene);

    cam.focus = vec3f(5.0f, 1.0f, 5.0f);
    cam.rot = vec2f(-0.9f, 0.0f);
    cam.zoom = 20.0f;
    camera_update_look_at(&cam);

    material_resource* default_material = get_material_resource(PEN_HASH("default_material"));

    geometry_resource* box = get_geometry_resource(PEN_HASH("cube"));
    geometry_resource* cyl = get_geometry_resource(PEN_HASH("cylinder"));

    // add light
    u32 light = get_new_entity(scene);
    scene->names[light] = "front_light";
    scene->id_name[light] = PEN_HASH("front_light");
    scene->lights[light].colour = vec3f::one();
    scene->lights[light].direction = vec3f::one();
    scene->lights[light].type = e_light_type::dir;
    scene->transforms[light].translation = vec3f::zero();
    scene->transforms[light].rotation = quat();
    scene->transforms[light].scale = vec3f::one();
    scene->entities[light] |= e_cmp::light;
    scene->entities[light] |= e_cmp::transform;

    //
    vec3f pitch_pos = vec3f(15.0f, 1.0f, 4.0f);

    u32 pitch = get_new_entity(scene);
    scene->names[pitch] = "slider_x_body";
    scene->parents[pitch] = pitch;
    scene->transforms[pitch].translation = pitch_pos;
    scene->transforms[pitch].rotation = quat();
    scene->transforms[pitch].scale = vec3f(1.0f, 1.0f, 1.0f);
    scene->entities[pitch] |= e_cmp::transform;
    instantiate_geometry(box, scene, pitch);
    instantiate_material(default_material, scene, pitch);
    instantiate_model_cbuffer(scene, pitch);
    scene->physics_data[pitch].rigid_body.shape = physics::e_shape::box;
    scene->physics_data[pitch].rigid_body.mass = 1.0f;
    instantiate_rigid_body(scene, pitch);

    u32 pitch_constraint = get_new_entity(scene);
    scene->names[pitch_constraint] = "pitch_constraint";
    scene->parents[pitch_constraint] = pitch;
    scene->transforms[pitch_constraint].translation = pitch_pos;
    scene->transforms[pitch_constraint].rotation = quat();
    scene->transforms[pitch_constraint].scale = vec3f(1.0f, 1.0f, 1.0f);
    scene->entities[pitch_constraint] |= e_cmp::transform;
    scene->physics_data[pitch_constraint].constraint.type = physics::e_constraint::dof6;
    scene->physics_data[pitch_constraint].constraint.rb_indices[0] = scene->physics_handles[pitch];
    scene->physics_data[pitch_constraint].constraint.lower_limit_rotation = vec3f::zero();
    scene->physics_data[pitch_constraint].constraint.upper_limit_rotation = vec3f::zero();
    scene->physics_data[pitch_constraint].constraint.lower_limit_translation = -vec3f::unit_z() * 5.0f;
    scene->physics_data[pitch_constraint].constraint.upper_limit_translation = vec3f::unit_z() * 5.0f;
    scene->physics_data[pitch_constraint].constraint.linear_damping = 0.999f;
    instantiate_constraint(scene, pitch_constraint);

    //
    vec3f platter_pos = vec3f(0.0f, 1.0f, 00.0f);

    u32 platter = get_new_entity(scene);
    scene->names[platter] = "platter";
    scene->parents[platter] = platter;
    scene->transforms[platter].translation = platter_pos;
    scene->transforms[platter].rotation = quat();
    scene->transforms[platter].scale = vec3f(10.0f, 1.0f, 10.0f);
    scene->entities[platter] |= e_cmp::transform;
    instantiate_geometry(cyl, scene, platter);
    instantiate_material(default_material, scene, platter);
    instantiate_model_cbuffer(scene, platter);
    scene->physics_data[platter].rigid_body.shape = physics::e_shape::cylinder;
    scene->physics_data[platter].rigid_body.mass = 1.0f;
    instantiate_rigid_body(scene, platter);

    u32 platter_constraint = get_new_entity(scene);
    scene->names[platter_constraint] = "platter_constraint";
    scene->parents[platter_constraint] = platter_constraint;
    scene->transforms[platter_constraint].translation = platter_pos;
    scene->transforms[platter_constraint].rotation = quat();
    scene->transforms[platter_constraint].scale = vec3f(1.0f, 1.0f, 1.0f);
    scene->entities[platter_constraint] |= e_cmp::transform;
    scene->physics_data[platter_constraint].constraint.type = physics::e_constraint::hinge;
    scene->physics_data[platter_constraint].constraint.axis = vec3f::unit_y();
    scene->physics_data[platter_constraint].constraint.rb_indices[0] = scene->physics_handles[platter];
    scene->physics_data[platter_constraint].constraint.lower_limit_rotation.x = -M_PI;
    scene->physics_data[platter_constraint].constraint.upper_limit_rotation.x = M_PI;
    scene->physics_data[platter_constraint].constraint.angular_damping = 1.0f;
    instantiate_constraint(scene, platter_constraint);

    // load physics stuff before calling update
    physics::physics_consume_command_buffer();
    pen::thread_sleep_ms(16);
}

void example_update(ecs::ecs_scene* scene, camera& cam, f32 dt)
{
}

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A 1952 Lucian Freud self-portrait sold at Sotheby's last night for £3.28m, beating its £600-800,000 estimate. Well worth it I'd say. Francis Bacon's triptych of Freud sold for £23m, a price that comfortably beat the $3.8m for a comparable work that sold in New York in 2003.
The pictures were part of the private collection of the late George Kostalitz.


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Tebow certain to join Jags in 2013?
foxsports Dec 22, 2012 at 12:00a ET
It may be a bit later than they wanted, but Jags fans may get their wish.
Just a few years after Jacksonville supporters failed to see their team scoop up their hometown star, University of Florida quarterback Tim Tebow, in the 2010 NFL Draft, No. 15 may be headed south.
Chris Mortensen of ESPN reports that it's "a virtual certainty" that Tebow will go to the Jaguars after this season.
Tebow is expected to ask to be released after the season, and the Jets will likely honor that request, Mortensen reports.
The Jaguars were among the teams said to be interested in Tebow, then the Denver Broncos starting quarterback, after last season, when Denver signed Peyton Manning and needed a new home for Tebow. But the New York Jets suddenly jumped into the picture, trading for Tebow and dashing the hopes of pro-Tebow Jaguars fans yet again.
Tebow was given the choice of going to either the Jets or the Jaguars, but he was reticent to join Jacksonville because the team had committed to Blaine Gabbert, the Jaguars' 2011 first-round pick, Mortensen says. Tebow was also given assurances by Jets head coach Rex Ryan that he would be involved in New York.
But with the Jaguars reportedly cooling on Gabbert and planning to make the starting job an open competition in 2013, there's a "high likelihood" that Tebow could be in the mix for the starting job in Jacksonville, according to team sources.
Tebow's time in New York has been rocky at best, with the Jets failing to make the former Heisman Trophy winner useful outside of occasional wildcat sets. Tebow has said he wants a chance as a traditional quarterback, and he faced another setback this week when the Jets benched quarterback Mark Sanchez, but chose third-stringer Greg McElroy rather than Tebow for the starting job. Tebow was said to be ready to ask for a trade after the decision.
The Jaguars (2-12) have had a rough season of their own, and bringing in Tebow, who still has a lot of work to do in his development as a quarterback, wouldn't necessarily help turn the team around. But the Florida native has plenty of fans in the Jacksonville area, and the boost he would bring to the organization has long been considered enough to buy time to get the team winning again.


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Bishop Stika urges unity to find solutions to violence after Knoxville shootings
Police respond to a shooting at Austin-East Magnet High School in Knoxville, Tenn., April 12, 2021. CNS photo/Brianna Paciorka, News Sentinel, USA Today Network via Reuters
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. Bishop Richard F. Stika of Knoxville offered prayers for a teenager who was killed and an injured police officer involved in a school shooting.
The bishop also expressed concern in a statement April 12 following the incident for "the series of tragic events" that have resulted in the deaths of four other teens since Jan. 27 who were former or current students at the Knoxville public school as well as concern for mass shootings in several cities nationwide in recent weeks.
Such incidents, he said, "demonstrate that violence in our society remains a serious, almost daily occurrence and that it claims victims in many different ways."
"As a nation, we must commit ourselves to work to turn away from violence and find real solutions that lead us to love, compassion and decency," Bishop Stika said in a statement released following the death of an Austin-East Magnet High School student.
Bishop Stika also pledged to "do what I can to help."
Bishop Richard F. Stika of Knoxville, Tenn., is seen at the Vatican Dec. 3, 2019. Bishop Stika offered prayers April 13, 2021, after a shooting the day before at a Knoxville public school in his diocese, but he also urged U.S. communities to come together "to find positive solutions to this ongoing problem in our country." CNS photo/Vatican Media
"Prayers are important, but communities must come together to find positive solutions to this ongoing problem in our country," he said.
Knoxville Police Officer Adam Willson, who was serving as a school resource officer at the school, was recovering from surgery after being shot, officials reported April 13.
Police did not identify the student who died.
The shootings occurred about 3:15 p.m. after police responded to a call that an armed student was in a school bathroom, said David Rausch, director of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.
Willson was shot when the student fired at officers who entered the bathroom, Rausch said. The student was killed by return fire from police, he said.
Knoxville police have said that no evidence points to any connection between this shooting and the earlier incidents claiming the lives of the other four teenagers.
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US demos robotic aviation refuelling system
25th July 2017 - 15:30 GMT | by The Shephard News Team
The US Army Aviation and Missile Research, Development and Engineering Center (AMRDEC) recently demonstrated initial capabilities of an unmanned air refuelling system to limit helicopters' time on the ground and remove soldiers from isolated fuelling stations.
The demonstration unveiled a new science and technology effort called the Autonomous and Robotic Remote Refuelling Point (AR3P).
By using self-aligning robotics, articulated arms and sensors, the system can support a quick hook-up, ultimately reducing the receiving aircraft's time on the ground. The robotic system can also increase safety by removing soldiers from the fuelling station.
The AR3P uses an isolated forward arming and refuelling point approach to provide an autonomous, unmanned refuelling capability using existing technologies. These technologies include aviation ground support equipment, sensors, energy efficient sustainment equipment, aircraft components with minor modifications and aircraft refuelling interfaces and equipment.
A majority of the robotic package came are commercial off-the-shelf materials, but the fuel port system is an AMRDEC-designed solution. Use of additive manufacturing assisted in the rapid prototyping of the project.
Currently, the project is addressing technical risk areas under Phase 2 and hopes to establish a framework for future funding. Phase 3 will include aircraft modification and flight testing of a Mosquito Test aircraft, while the final phase will feature a flight test of an Apache AH-64 at the Aviation Applied Technology Directorate at Fort Eustis, Virginia.


Forget feeling guilty on your cheat day; Fria's makes wholesome and delicious treats that are good for you too!
Fria's Superfoods is basically every snack fiend's dream come true. The locally owned delicatessen specialises in wholesome treats that are beyond delicious and packed with superfoods and protein, to help keep you feeling fuller and satisfied for longer. What's more, the snacks are also free from flour, added sugar, eggs, and dairy. The range includes delights like lemon bliss balls, matcha mint and liquorice balls, sweet potato brownie balls, black bean truffles and peppermint mousse cake cups that will not only have your taste buds tingling but your mind all sorts of confused trying to figure out how something that tastes this good isn't bad for you.
Owned and run by super woman herself, Fria Hiemstra, Fria's Superfoods is a local success story of note. When she's not working her super demanding day job as an actuary, Fria breathes, eats, and sleeps the Fria's Superfoods brand. Fria and her team of merry helpers work after hours at night and in the early hours of the morning to create the range of delicious treats and deliver them to hungry customers and select retail stores in the Cape. As a result of her hard work, the brand has grown from strength to strength over the last few months and I have no doubt that very soon the name Fria's Superfoods will be on everyone's lips.
I got the chance to try a box of Fria's treat and loved every bite of the experience. While you're not really supposed to eat a whole box of these treats in one sitting I was on a time crunch to get through them all before the expiry dates ruined my party. The Fria's snacks are preservative free so they need to be kept in the fridge and only have a shelf life of about 2 or 3 days — hence the rush to eat an entire box of treats all in the name of research.
The Sweet Potato Brownie Balls (with sweet potato, dates, almonds, oats, and Cacao) and the Snickers Cake Cup (with peanut butter, dates, red skin peanuts, toasted coconut, and Cacao) were definitely my favourites of the lot. I loved the sweet potato balls because they weren't as sweet as some of the other treats and they had an incredible texture to them. The combination of sweet potato, dates, and Cacao in these bite sized treats was a real delight and I will definitely be buying them again next time I need a sweet pick-me-up.
As for the Snickers Cake Cup, it was a taste sensation of note! If you're looking for a healthier alternative to chocolate bars, you're in luck because these cups of joy will help to keep your chocolate cravings at bay. A peanut lover's dream come true, you'll need to be careful with these because once you try it you'll be obsessed and you can't exactly eat one of these cake cups every day because while they're packed with good-for-you stuff, they're also calorie dense (2507kj per 130g serving).
I also adored the Lemon Bliss Balls – these zesty bites are great for those who love tangy treats with a hint of sweetness. Another winner was the Coffee Choccie Workout bar which I used as a pick-me-up before heading to gym in the morning. Made with real coffee beans, to give you a natural energy boost, and Vibrant Health ProMatcha protein powder, to give you muscle building oomph, this delicious bar is the perfect breakfast or pre-gym treat.
The great thing about the Fria's range is there something to suit every taste – whether you're a chocolate lover, nut fanatic, or sweet toothed snack 'o holic, you're bound to find something you'll love in this range of healthy treats. If you want to get your hands on Fria's handmade delights you can order them online for delivery or pop into select Wellness Warehouse stores (Lifestyle on Kloof and Wellness Warehouse Cavendish) as well as Spars (Vredehoek and Sea Point) to grab a treat on the go.
For more information visit the Fria's Superfoods website or say Hi to Fria's on Facebook.