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Apolinario Mabini 150 Years
In celebration of the birth sesquicentennial of Apolinario Mabini, here are some legacies about him.
The house where Mabini died is now located in the campus of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) in Santa Mesa, Manila, having been moved twice. The simple nipa retains the original furniture, and some of the books he wrote, and also contains souvenir items, while hosting the municipal library and reading facilities.
Mabini was buried in his town of birth - what is now Talaga, Tanauan City, Batangas. A replica of the house Mabini was born in was also constructed on the site, and also contains memorabilia.
Mabini's face adorns the Philippine Ten peso bill in 1998, along with that of Andrés Bonifacio, and the pair has been featured on the 10-peso coin since 2000.
Four Philippine municipalities are named after Mabini: Mabini, Batangas; Mabini, Bohol; Mabini, Compostela Valley, and Mabini, Pangasinan.
The Philippine Navy's Jacinto class corvette, BRP Apolinario Mabini (PS-36) which was acquired in 1997, is also named after Mabini.
Southern Tagalog Arterial Road (STAR), an expressway that connect the province of Batangas to the SLEX, was renamed Apolinario Mabini Superhighway in 2007 when President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo signed Republic Act 9462.
Apolinario Mabini Bridge, formerly known as Nagtahan Bridge in the City of Manila, was renamed in his honor in 1967 by President Ferdinand Marcos through Proclamation No. 234.
There is a reef called the Mabini Reef which is also known as the Johnson South Reef located in the Spratlys Islands at the West Philippine Sea.
At least 6 national roads, 19 streets in Metro Manila, 5 health facilities, 80 elementary and secondary schools, and 3 colleges nationwide have Mabini in their names.
The Apolinario Mabini Award is a prestigious national award given by the President of the Republic of the Philippines to Persons with Disabilities (PWD) whose work and accomplishments in the last five years promote the human rights and dignity of Filipinos with disability.
In 2013, the Polytechnic University of the Philippines, through the College of Communication, launched its first media recognition called the PUP Mabini Media Awards. With over 40 categories in five media flat forms – television, radio, print, advertising and online media –the award giving body commends outstanding programs and individuals in the said fields.
Established in 2003 pursuant to Executive Order No. 236, or The Honors Code of the Philippines, the Gawad Mabini is conferred upon DFA personnel and Filipinos who have rendered distinguished service and promoted the interests of the Philippines at home and overseas.
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What will the mobility of tomorrow look like?
Tomas Krämer, research coordinator at the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, has always had practical application in mind,
even during his doctorate in solid-state physics. Today, he coordinates the Fraunhofer Next Generation Computing
initiative, which aims to generate fresh momentum in the field of mobility. In this interview with Rüdiger
Quay, Deputy Director of IAF and researcher in the field of power electronics, he talks about innovative concepts
and the path toward »green mobility«.
Dr. Tomas Krämer, research coordinator at the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft.
Which technological innovation in the field of mobility have you found interesting?
Krämer — Mobility itself is fascinating to me! It means overcoming boundaries, freedom and seeing things in a new and different way.
Quay — Seafaring and the associated discovery of the world in the 15th and 16th century. This changed the world very dramatically and it formed the basis for the global trade and cultural exchange that we see today.
What does your own mobility look like?
Krämer — I cycle a lot, to meet my need to do sports, which I generally find difficult to accommodate in my professional life. However, I have to admit that I am a fair weather cyclist! In general, I try to limit my travel and use technology such as telephone and video conferencing instead. It's just easier to move a few electrons back and forth than the whole person (laughs).
Quay — I travel a lot professionally and therefore have a high CO2 footprint, which pains me personally. On my many journeys I have seen how the world is changing: droughts in Holland, where as a child I used to stand in wellington boots in the pouring rain. In my private life I use my bike whenever possible.
Dr. Rüdiger Quay, deputy director of Fraunhofer IAF.
How is Fraunhofer IAF paving the »way ahead« in the field of mobility?
Quay — We are researching gallium nitride (GaN) for effective voltage conversion and efficient power supply. GaN is already used in cars today in various converters because it is small and compact. It is also being evaluated for converters in engines. This would mean that converters, which are currently very large, could become smaller and would no longer have to be water-cooled. And that would make cars lighter. In addition, we are researching higher voltages up to 1200 V, because that would be even more efficient. For this, however, the material system has to be further developed, as there are currently no cost-effective GaN substrates available.
Krämer — When you look under the hood at Fraunhofer IAF, you see many points of contact with mobility. An essential part of the added value of a car is not the powertrain and the driver's cab, but the sensors, communication and electronics. That's where IAF is strong. In the short term, I see IAF's millimeter-wave devices as a good opportunity to advance driver assistance and networked driving – right up to autonomous vehicles. IAF's power electronics are particularly energy-efficient and yet high-performance, meaning that they are predestined for mobility. In the medium term, diamond can serve as a new power electronic material. And the topic of the future is clearly quantum computing, which makes intelligent logistics possible.
What do you think the revolution will be: the engine of the future or autonomous driving?
Quay — We have to be honest about the drive concept: Mobility will always cost energy. The combustion engine is an amazing concept that cannot simply be replaced. I am in favour of electric mobility. We have to build networks, because an electromobilty station will then need several 10 megawatts. And we need to make wind power in the north usable for us. The fuel cell can also be a great help. But a lot more research is needed to make it safe and compact for everyone.
Krämer — Electromobility is also my answer. It has been around for some time, but there is still a lot of potential behind it. We have to succeed in providing electrical energy from renewable sources. We have to build intelligent networks. All in all, I believe that the way forward for Germany is a combination of networked and intelligent mobility.
Quay — I also like car sharing. That makes sense if you only need half a car. There are simply too many empty trips. I don't think that we will all be driving autonomously soon, but an intelligent network can give us a lot of help through smarter management and planning, because as people we get tired, especially when we drive long distances.
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Fraunhofer IAF develops power electronic systems for efficient charging of electric vehilcles.
How could Next Generation Computing be of help?
Quay — Neuromorphic and quantum computers are capable of solving more specific problems than our classic computers. Our computers are very flexible, but they need too much energy to solve complex problems. This could be improved by giving up flexibility on the chip so that it solves certain problems faster and more efficiently, i.e. with less energy. We need this performance in order to ensure we provide the required computing power in real-time situations with highdensity traffic efficiently. Today, this can only be achieved with very high amounts of energy.
Krämer — Autonomous driving and intelligent logistics present us with extremely complex problems. Neuromorphic and quantum computers can bring us a significant step forward. In our next generation computing initiative, we are pursuing these two topics. That's why I advocated this early on in the Fraunhofer Group for Microelectronics and then in the Research Fab Microelectronics Germany.
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In project KoNet, researchers are working on real-time communication for autonomous driving.
What do you think mobility will be like in 20 years?
Krämer — Much more electromobile, much more intelligent. Maybe mobility will also become less important again, because we'll be able to solve a lot of issues through virtual communication. And if you do have to drive, it will be efficient and emission-free.
Quay — I'm a big advocate of electric powertrains for aircrafts. That would be a big breakthrough. For this we need better storage and drives. Renewable energy as a source would be a big step forward. I have to fly often, but the introduction of climate-unfriendly gases into the stratosphere is of course critical. Hydrogen could be a solution, but it is still a tough nut to crack for research.
What would you like to invent on the way into the future?
Krämer — A great discovery is less appealing to me than the successful implementation of important topics that we have been pursuing for a long time. We have been talking about intelligent networks for 20 years, but we have not yet put them into practice. In this sense, my dream would be to bring artificial intelligence, quantum computers or sustainable mobility into our everyday lives.
Quay — I feel the same way. If I could wish for something, it would be a technology that can efficiently wash CO2 out of the atmosphere on the basis of renewable energies. Then we could stop climate change.
Dr. Tomas Krämer received his doctorate in the field of solid state physics and works as research coordinator at the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft. He is the institute supervisor of Fraunhofer IAF and coordinates the Fraunhofer Next Generation Computing Initiative. Dr. Rüdiger Quay joined Fraunhofer IAF as a scientist in 2001, headed the RF measurement technology group and finally the business unit power electronics. Since 2018 he is deputy director of Fraunhofer IAF and responsible for all business units.
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Corbyn said he welcomed May's "willingness to compromise to resolve the Brexit deadlock" and looked forward to talks with her.
Her pivot to Labour has led many to believe that she is ready to back a much softer version of Brexit - one that would keep Britain closely aligned economically with the EU.
But some in the Labour Party have cast her gambit as a trap aimed at scaring her own lawmakers into backing the thrice-defeated deal, or as a way to extend responsibility for the difficulties of Brexit to the Labour Party. The EU27 are likely to grant an extension which involves the United Kingdom taking part in European elections, which will cause further outrage from Tory benches.
"We should leave on April 12 without a deal". She has been cautioned that it could destroy the Conservative party.
In a statement after the meeting with May concluded, Corbyn said, "There hasn't been as much change as I expected, but we will have further discussions tomorrow (Thursday) to explore technical issues". They will be angry if the party actively helps bring about the U.K.'s departure.
Mr Campbell also suggested that the prime minister should be "punished" for spending money on no-deal preparations when she does not seem to be willing to leave without a deal.
In an apparent signal of willingness to accept a far softer form of Brexit, Mrs May offered to hold talks with the Labour leader to agree a plan acceptable to both, which can be put to the House of Commons ahead of the April 10 summit of the European Council. He said: "I've spoken out against a customs union, but I do want to see an outcome from these talks that can deliver Brexit".
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Judge Rosemary Collyer's full opinion, sealed since last week, is released without redactions
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North Sioux City is a city in Union County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 2,530 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Sioux City, IA-NE-SD Metropolitan Statistical Area.
The southern tip of this land between the Missouri River from the west and south and the Big Sioux River from the north and east was a meeting place for Native American Indians traveling the two rivers. Area tribes current to the 1804 Lewis and Clark expedition were the Omaha, Yankton Dakota and Ponca, all Siouan language speakers.
French-Canadian farmer Joseph La Plant, born ca. 1823 in Indiana, settled at Sioux Point in 1849 and is listed with other early settlers in the 1860 census as living "Between Big Sioux and Big Stone Lake" in the "Unorganized" area of Minnesota, with the closest post office located immediately down and across the rivers in Sioux City, Iowa.
North Sioux City was incorporated in 1951.
North Sioux City is located at 42°31′52″N 96°29′44″W / 42.53111°N 96.49556°W / 42.53111; -96.49556 (42.530999, -96.495494), bounded on the east by the Big Sioux River and on the west by the oxbow McCook Lake.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.29 square miles (5.93 km2), of which, 2.26 square miles (5.85 km2) is land and 0.03 square miles (0.08 km2) is water.
North Sioux City has been assigned the ZIP code 57049 and the FIPS place code 45700.
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,530 people, 1,073 households, and 679 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,119.5 inhabitants per square mile (432.2/km2). There were 1,146 housing units at an average density of 507.1 per square mile (195.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.5% White, 0.6% African American, 1.3% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.4% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.8% of the population.
There were 1,073 households of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.3% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.7% were non-families. 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.93.
The median age in the city was 37.4 years. 24.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27% were from 25 to 44; 27.4% were from 45 to 64; and 13.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,288 people, 916 households, and  621 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,021.7 people per square mile (394.4/km²). There were 953 housing units at an average density of 425.6 per square mile (164.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.32% White, 0.61% African American, 0.79% Native American, 1.05% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.57% from other races, and 1.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.49% of the population.
There were 916 households out of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.1% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.99.
In the city, the population was spread out with 27.1% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 32.3% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 10.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.2 males.
As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $39,333, and the median income for a family was $44,926. Males had a median income of $31,800 versus $22,480 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,416. About 5.0% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.3% of those under age 18 and 3.7% of those age 65 or over.
North Sioux City is the former home of Gateway, Inc., the area's most well-known employer. At its height, Gateway employed over 6000 employees. After Acer Computers bought out the majority of Gateway (MPC of Idaho purchased the business portion) in late 2007, several layoffs have taken place. Fewer than 100 people have jobs at the original facility. Acer has expressed interest in selling the facility.
Other companies are renting from the facility, including Alorica, which absorbed a number of Gateway phone jobs. They are handling the AT&T account.
On August 18, 2008, MPC announced the lay-offs of 55 people currently employed (who were all former Gateway employees). On October 17, 2008 MPC laid-off 98 more employees at the former Gateway facility, many of whom were former Gateway employees.
North Sioux City Public Schools are part of the Dakota Valley School District (South Dakota). The Dakota Valley School District has one elementary school, one middle school, and one high school.
Students attend Dakota Valley High School.
^ "North Sioux City, South Dakota". City-data.com. Retrieved July 28, 2012.
^ "Dakota Valley School District". Dakota Valley School District. Archived from the original on July 19, 2012. Retrieved July 28, 2012.
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All blog posts are by University of Michigan students who have participated in a CGIS program. The following blogs are students studying abroad in Cuba.
I honestly can't even really believe that I am here. I am in Cuba and it's beautiful. When I was on the plane to Cuba from Fort Lauderdale I actually burst into silent tears. They were silent enough for the woman who sat next to me not to notice them. I wasn't crying because of some super deep meaningful reason. I cried because of all the stress I had experienced in this single day. I woke up later than I intended so I got to the airport in a bit of a rush. As I pulled my suitcase through the airport doors I realized that I'd chosen one of worst suitcases from our heap in the basement; the wheels were leaning inward so it made the suitcase harder o pull. I ended up getting through the security checkpoint just as my flight was boarding. Not to mention I coincidentally left my iPhone charger in the midst of rushing to the airport. I didn't have any moisturizer, didn't have any razors. Some of those silent tears were for visions of me with fuzzy legs in Cuba. None of those "setbacks" stopped me from getting to Cuba.
Oh hello blog! Today was the day I landed in Cuba for the very first time and let me say, it is lovely! I was the first to arrive in DTW at 4 am, because Cuba flights require three extra hours of prep time and attention, naturally. I was bored and contemplated doing laps around the airport for exercise and stimulation, but of course I reached a McDonald's and decided that would be a far enough of a walk for this gal! After devouring my bacon, egg, and cheese bagel, I met the first person in my cohort, Lydia! Soon after, I met Destane (my Cuba roommate) and many others. Almost the entire cohort took the flight from DTW to Ft. Lauderdale, in fact, all of us except for one. It was really nice to meet most of my cohort prior to departure, but it was clear we were all quite sleepy. Our flight to Ft. Lauderdale was very nice and smooth, our Ol' Cap' did a stellar landing. It was strange descending into Ft. Lauderdale, though, for we passed what looked like a bunch of tiny LEGO mansions, all accompanied with their own pools, tennis courts, and fancy cars. It seemed as though Ft. Lauderdale was the final resting place for crusty, old, leathery folks. It was rather disgusting to see such unbridled wealth in such a concentrated space. Initially, I looked out of the airplane window hoping to find alligators, but instead saw the blinding consequences of capitalism.
After two full days in Havana, I've compiled a list of observations about Cuban culture and the city. The very first thing I noticed about the city was the presence of color. From the lush green plants, a dramatic contrast to the drab landscape of Michigan in April, to the colorful 1950s cars; from the zany paint colors found on any and all buildings, to the vibrant wardrobes of every Cuban. It isn't just the landscape dipped in this refreshing burst of color. The soundscape also is a vibrant mix of musical styles, from reggaeton to music from the United States, and of course, a more traditional, uniquely Cuban musical style. And one cannot discuss music in Cuba without a mention of dance. Where there is music in this country, there is dance.


Two designers create affordable and sustainable lighting to help third world countries thrive.
Due to poor economic conditions, many third world countries in Africa and South America can't afford to light their streets, coastlines or neighborhoods. This makes it hard for businesses to thrive and for people to feel safe. Well, it looks like the team at Ingendesign (which consists of Daniel Lorincz and Alberto Vasquez) has come up with a solution. It's called the "Flow," and it's a wind-powered lighting system made from sustainable bamboo.
According to Ingendesign, bamboo is one of the cheapest and most abundant resources in the third world, and that's why it made sense for the team to use it as the light's main material. It's also locally harvested in countries like Colombia (a place where the team is testing the lights), so there's no need make a huge carbon footprint by shipping in materials.
It's made from bamboo blades that have been cut in half and angled at the end (to increase wind speed).
It's also made with electronic components like LEDs, wires and dynamo, which can all be recycled.
Depending on the force of the wind, the lighting will either be continuous, or waver like a dancing light show!
Sadly, these lights are not for sale yet, but the Ingendesign duo plans to start the manufacturing of them this summer. So, what do you think? Good green idea, or not?
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Utilities won't say when the bulk of power might return, but estimate it may be weeks in some instances.
Based on operators' reports, the Minerals Management Service said about 4 percent of oil production had been restored, and natural gas output stood at about 8 percent.
Some companies with platforms in the western Gulf of Mexico said they'd restarted production in the past day.
The U.S. Gulf Coast is home to nearly half the nation's refining capacity, while offshore, the Gulf accounts for about 25 percent of domestic oil production and 15 percent of natural gas output.
Anadarko Petroleum Corp., the largest independent deep-water producer in the Gulf of Mexico, said Wednesday it had resumed production at two of its eight operated platforms, though those facilities were not in the storm's path.
Exxon Mobil Corp. said Wednesday it was returning operations crews to platforms and other offshore facilities not in Gustav's path, and assessment teams to those in the storm's immediate path.
Exxon Mobil also halted operations at two refineries in Louisiana because of Gustav. The company said it was unable to provide a restart schedule for either plant.
The status of the Louisiana Offshore Oil Port, a critical link in the nation's energy infrastructure, was not known. Any prolonged closure of LOOP, as it's called, could severely disrupt crude imports and their shipment to refineries. LOOP is located about 18 miles south of Grand Isle, La.
Of the 31 major natural gas processing plants in the region, 16 that had been shut down have reported no damage and are expected to start up when the flow of gas resumes.
Associated Press Writer John Poretto contributed.


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New Tough Government Rules for Welfare Cheats
Written on October 18, 2010 by Japhet Writ
"We are reforming the system and stepping up our efforts to catch the benefit and tax cheats who are stealing money meant for the most vulnerable people in our society." - Lord Freud, Welfare Reform Minister
Work and Pensions Secretary, Ian Duncan Smith, plans to impose a "three strikes and you're out" policy for welfare cheats in UK. Does this mean that jobless fraudsters would be left with no income at all? The answer is "no". The "three strikes policy" is a flexible measure, wherein the penalty would depend on the fraudster's circumstances. Included here are whether the false claimant has a family to support and the extent of fraud. Simply put, false claimant can still be prosecuted while receiving some benefits.
This measure is part of a raft procedure from Welfare Reform Minister, Lord Freud. Freud wants to catch benefit and tax cheats, and cut the £192 per year social security bill. And as part of this overhaul, Smith plans to introduce a Universal Credit that will provide claimants of benefits in a single array. This streamlined system is hoped to prevent benefit cheats to prosper, helping the taxpayer to lessen their £5 per annum fine.
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by webdev@tech360.ca | Nov 20, 2018 | Stories from the Heart | 0 comments
Health Care Close to Home Away from Home
Eric and Bev Shepherd
On Monday of the July long weekend, 2017, Eric and Bev Shepherd took what Eric describes as his "unplanned visit to AMGH".
July long weekend, 2017 Eric and Bev Shepherd are from London, but they built a cottage north of Goderich more than 25 years ago. They were referred to a local builder, who built their cottage based on a Lego model that Eric and his daughter built. Over the years, they have enjoyed time at the cottage with their three children and their grandchildren. In fact, their daughters and daughter-in-law, who live in Toronto and London, still prefer to shop in Goderich where they know the local store owners who are friendly and accommodating.
On Monday of the July long weekend, 2017, they took what Eric describes as his "unplanned visit to AMGH". Eric and Bev had been working outside around the cottage when Eric went in for some lunch. He began to have chest pains, then the pain went to his back, and he began sweating. He and Bev decided to drive to the Hospital in Goderich. On the way, the pain was getting worse so they pulled over and called an ambulance. It was very quick and the transfer went smoothly. They gave him nitroglycerin and two aspirin to chew and took him into the Emergency Department. He was seen quickly by the nurses and the emergency physicians, hooked up to IV and had blood work and an ECG. The blood work and ECG showed that he was having had a heart attack. The decision was made to admit Eric to stabilize him before transferring him to London for an angiogram and to have a stent placed. He was then sent back to Goderich for observation where he says "I got to be a guest for a couple of days before they turned me over to Bev and we went home."
Eric was a surgeon in London for 43 years, specializing in urology, until he retired in May 2017. Bev was also a nurse for some time. So they both have plenty of experience with large, urban hospitals. "The tone and efficiency of care are so different in Goderich." they shared. They enjoyed their experiences with the doctors and had the opportunity to get to know the staff in a friendly way. The friendships and positive working relationships between the staff were evident. Bev shared how different it was to be able to easily find their way around the Hospital, to be able to find parking, and even that the parking was free, compared to other hospitals. Eric was even impressed with his oatmeal at breakfast, "It was hot. It was so wonderful." All of these things made their experience, at a very difficult time, easier.
For the Shepherds, having quality health care close to home, including their "home away from home" is crucial. They are perfectly comfortable being up at their cottage, knowing that AMGH is there for them if they need it.
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Hyde Park, NY – The 5th Annual Menus of Change Leadership Summit opened on June 20 by reflecting back on all that the initiative has accomplished to date. This includes calling on the culinary profession and foodservice industry to use menu and recipe design as a main lever for delivering healthier, more sustainable, and delicious food and to reconsider the role of protein in favor of adopting plant-forward culinary strategies. The Culinary Institute of America and Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health are partners in Menus of Change, which includes the annual conference that took place last week at the CIA's New York campus.
The initiative's two advisory councils—comprised of leading scientists, analysts, and foodservice business leaders from across the country—provided executive briefings on the latest scientific findings and business developments for the 2017 Menus of Change Annual Report, which was released on June 20. The report also features case studies and trend analysis, with highlights including: an investor spotlight on Food System 6, a marketing spotlight on Green Monday, an emerging chain spotlight on Modern Market, and a public-private partnership spotlight on Aramark and American Heart Association. Most importantly, the report dashboard rates the foodservice industry's progress in addressing public health and environmental imperatives year over year.
The "Make It Work" sessions are always an integral part of the conference. In these, conference attendees present their own concepts or challenges and get advice from a panel of experts on how best to address them. The pitches center around new business strategies and menu concepts that seek to follow the Menus of Change principles in ways that will both please their clientele and improve the bottom line.
Russell Walker, PhD (Northwestern University), Dan Coudreau '95 (McDonald's), and Elizabeth Meltz (Batali & Bastianich Hospitality Group) on how food transparency affects business and what information, and how much, to share with customers.
Menus of Change advisory council members will meet throughout the coming year to discuss continued progress and begin to plan the program for the next Menus of Change, to be held June 19–21, 2018.
Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health brings together dedicated experts from many disciplines to educate new generations of global health leaders and produce powerful ideas that improve the lives and health of people everywhere. As a community of leading scientists, educators, and students from around the world, we work together to take innovative ideas from the laboratory to people's lives—not only making scientific breakthroughs, but also working to change individual behaviors, public policies, and health care practices to create a healthier world. For more information, visit www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource.


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Chris Pratt Thanks Jesus in First Appearance Since Anna Faris Split (Video)
He won the Choice Sci-Fi Movie Actor award at the Teen Choice Awards Sunday night
Carli Velocci | August 14, 2017 @ 8:15 AM
Chris Pratt made his first public appearance since announcing his separation from Anna Faris Sunday at the Teen Choice Awards.
The "Jurassic World" star took the stage to accept the Choice Sci-Fi Movie Actor award for his role in "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2." In his speech, he cracked a few jokes and thanked a seminal force in his life.
"I would not be here with the ease and grace I have in my heart without my lord and savior, Jesus Christ," the actor said.
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He also went on to thank writer and director James Gunn for bringing characters like Peter Quill to life, while teasing the "Guardians of the Galaxy's" third installment.
And because this is the Teen Choice Awards, Pratt decided to give out some sagely advice to aspiring actors: lie.
"When I came to Los Angeles, I came from Hawaii and I had all of this blonde hair and I was tan and I met an agent because I really wanted to be an actor and get an agent and he said, 'Wow. Bro, you must surf?' And I said 'Yeah,' and that was the first of many lies I told to get where I am today," he told the crowd.
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Pratt and Faris took to Facebook a week ago to announce their separation after eight years of marriage.
"Our son has two parents who love him very much and for his sake we want to keep this situation as private as possible moving forward," the two wrote in a joint statement. "We still have love for each other, will always cherish our time together and continue to have the deepest respect for one another."
Watch the speech above.
All 12 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2' Main Characters, Ranked (Photos)
(Some spoilers ahead.) Just about everybody who's anybody from "Guardians of the Galaxy" returns for the sequel, and almost all of them get meaty emotional arcs this time out. Plus, of course, we've got some major newcomers as well. Here's every main character in "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2," from the least to most Baby Groot.
12. Ayesha (Elizabeth Debicki)
The high priestess of the Sovereign plays the role of a minor villain for a bit, but she doesn't really get to dive into the role for most of the movie. Hopefully Ayesha will have a chance for more fully fleshed out villainy when her post-credits scene bears fruit.
11. Kraglin (Sean Gunn)
It's hard not to love poor Kraglin, even if he does accidentally do some betrayal. Loyal to Yondu to a fault, he's the heart for the Ravagers, and his post-credits scene adds hope that he'll continue to hang around with the Guardians in the future, hilariously messing stuff up.
10. Drax (Dave Bautista)
Now that he's been able to deal with some of the pain of his family's murder, Drax gets to have a little fun as he leaps, laughing hysterically, into battle. His pairing with Mantis yields some great jokes, but ultimately it feels like he doesn't have enough to do in this story.
9. Taserface (Chris Sullivan)
None of the Ravagers are particularly smart or capable, but Taserface is at least committed. He named himself, apparently, after the idea of getting shot, and then electrically shocked, by a brand-name stun gun. That's some commitment, and Taserface's bumbling villainy makes everything to do with the Ravagers that much more fun.
8. Rocket Raccoon (Bradley Cooper)
Rocket has to work through some stuff this time around. While pairing him up with Yondu for the pair of them to deal with their baggage works well, we could do with more Rocket wise-cracking and tomfoolery.
7. Yondu (Michael Rooker)
With both a major emotional arc and a few great moments of extreme violence, "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" really becomes Yondu's movie toward the end. Between that and his Mary Poppins line, Yondu comes into his own in "Guardians 2."
6. Gamora (Zoe Saldana)
It feels like, for at least half the movie, Gamora's the only person with her head on straight. Pitting her against Nebula with more backstory applied to their relationship is pretty interesting, even though it's handled at high speed. Plus, she picks up and fires a huge gun that falls off a spaceship, so major points for being a badass.
5. Mantis (Pom Klementieff)
It's crazy how many funny lines Mantis gets, especially as she's interacting with Drax. It feels like "Guardians" is still figuring out how best to use Mantis as part of the team, but at least so far she's a fun, funny addition.
4. Peter 'Star Lord' Quill (Chris Pratt)
It's nice that Quill finally starts to figure out his family history in "Vol. 2." The personal level of his story draws a lot out of his character we didn't see the first time around. And he's pretty on-point with his '80s pop culture references. All in all, Quill is a lot of fun and provides a lot of emotional grounding for the movie.
3. Nebula (Karen Gillan)
In the first "Guardians," Nebula was a cool character who was underfeatured. That problem is largely fixed in "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2," and her smoldering rage makes her seem extremely dangerous at all times. She's great as something more than a henchman, even if her character arc feels like it's on fast-forward.
2. Ego the Living Planet (Kurt Russell)
Kurt Russell pours on the '80s charm as Ego and never lets up. You can't blame Quill for considering spending the rest of his life doing whatever Ego says. Who wouldn't want to hang out and play catch with Snake Plissken on a magic planet?
1. Baby Groot (Vin Diesel)
Too adorable to kill, Baby Groot is a scene-stealer who walks off with the movie in two key moments. Director James Gunn knows that watching Groot wander around a battlefield is cooler than the actual battle. That's how great he is.
Obviously Baby Groot is the best — but how does everyone else stack up?
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Obasanjo's Ally, Femi Majekodunmi Dumps ADC, Returns to APC
October 04, 2018 News, Politics
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), in Ogun State and a close associate of former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, Dr. Femi Majekodunmi, on Thursday resigned his membership from the party with immediate effect.
Majekodunmi in a press release he personally signed and made available to our correspondent, said he was leaving ADC to return back to his former political party, the All Progressives Congress (APC).
He also disclosed that he has withdrawn from the Ogun Central senatorial race under the platform of the ADC.
Majekodunmi added that as a mark of respect to Governor Ibikunle Amosun, he is fully back to the APC from his ward in Abeokuta South Local Government.
He said, "My loyalty is now fully with APC. I hereby confirm that there is no more divided loyalty and will henceforth fully resume my activities in APC, starting from my Ward 1, Abeokuta South. "
According to him, he took the decision to return back to the APC after due consultations with his family members, relations and political associates within Ogun State and all over the country, stating that he has no regrets serving as a member of the ADC.
Majekodunmi who served as Caretaker Chairman of ADC in Oyo State, maintained that his return back to the APC was the best decision he could take at the present time and not for selfish interest, noting that the party is more poised to deliver the dividends of democracy to the people of Ogun State.
He said, "After due consultations with my immediate family, political leaders and teeming supporters across the length and breadth of Ogun State and all over the country, I have decided to resign my membership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and return back to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
"This decision is the best I could take at the moment given the political situation in our dear state, Ogun State. Indeed, it was in the best interest of the people of the state as I believe that for now it is the APC that is in better position to continue to deliver the dividends of democracy to the people.
He, however, said that leaving the ADC does not mean its members are his enemies, stating that as a politician that has served the state in different capacities, he will continue to make himself available to serve the people irrespective of his return back to the APC.
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Your Trip to Munich: The Complete Guide
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Top Museums in Munich
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Guide to Munich's Hofbräuhaus
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From Lush Gardens to Beer
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Birge is a German-born travel writer based in Berlin and Los Angeles who has written for Zagat and Northstar Travel Media.
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Munich is quintessential Germany. Where Berlin and Frankfurt may disappoint you with their modern style, Munich is the land of lederhosen, weighty pork dishes, traditional biergartens, and the biggest beer festival in the world. It doesn't hurt that this cosmopolitan city also has no shortage of architecture and culture—some museums are considered even better than those in Berlin! No trip to Munich is complete without visiting these 23 attractions and sights. Luckily, many of them are in the center of Munich's Old Town and you can easily walk from one landmark to the next.
Listen to the Clock in Marienplatz
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Marienplatz, 80331 München, Germany
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Munich's Marienplatz (Marien Square) is the central square in the heart of Munich.
It's home to the Neues Rathaus (New Town Hall) with its highly decorated façade and the traditional Ratskeller (Town Hall cellar) restaurant. The Tourist Information Center is also nearby and makes a great pit stop for advice and brochures.
For most visitors, the Glockenspiel within the Rathaus tower captures most of the attention. From March through October, this famous clock chimes every day at 11 a.m., noon, and 5 p.m. When its 43 bells ring out, more than 30 figures make merry, fight, and dance! Finally, a golden bird chirps three times to end the show. If you miss these show times, you have one more chance at 9 p.m. to watch an angel and a night watchman appear.
If you're visiting the city at Christmas time, don't miss the largest Weihnachtsmarkt (Christmas market) in the entire city.
Drink a Beer at the Biggest Folk Festival in the World
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For many people, Munich is synonymous with Oktoberfest. There is so much more to the city, but that doesn't mean you should skip the world's greatest beer fest.
A tradition since 1810, more than 6.3 million visitors pour into the city every fall. On opening day, the mayor of Munich taps the first keg in the Schottenhamel beer tent with the exclamation "O'zapft is!" (It is tapped!). For the next two weeks, more than 7.5 million liters of beer will be consumed.
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No matter what time of year you visit, the best beer halls in Munich are still happily serving.
True Munich beer halls brew their own beer and present it in the atmosphere it was meant to be drunk, typically alongside platters of meat by tracht-clad (traditional clothing) servers with boisterous oompah music.
Even though it's touristy, don't miss the world-famous Hofbrauhaus. It's Bavarian hospitality at its best in a fabled environment.
Find the Devil's Footstep
Frauenplatz 12, 80331 München, Germany
Along with the Rathaus, the twin towers of the Frauenkirche define Munich's skyline. It is the city's largest church with room for 20,000 pious visitors and it dates back to the 15th century.
When you enter the church, you'll immediately see the Teufelstritt, a mysterious footprint called the "Devil's Footstep." Legend says this black mark was where the devil stamped his foot. It also miraculously survived World War II, despite severe damage to the rest of the cathedral.
For a more heavenly perspective, climb the steps of the cathedral's towers for an unparalleled view of Munich's cityscape and the Bavarian Alps.
Get Nude in the English Garden
Munich's English Garden (Englischer Garten) is the largest park in the city and the designated hang-out on any sunny day.
Attractions within the park are numerous. You can rent a paddle boat, stroll along the wooded paths, or visit one of its traditional beer gardens. But if you really want to relax, you can let it all hang out on its grassy lawn—and yes, we mean go nude.
Moments from the civility of Marienplatz, the meadow of Schönfeldwiese welcomes everyone to from retirees to college students. Feel free to join in, but refrain from taking pictures.
Try Surfing at the Eisbach Canal
Even though it's hundreds of miles from the ocean, Munich's visitors walking the perimeter of the Englischer Garten come across the Eisbach canal and are surprised to find surfers there.
Munich is the birthplace of the unusual sport of river surfing. Intrepid surfers suit up throughout the year to take on the fierce waves erupting from the bridge and see how long they can hold on.
Drink Your Beer Outside
Hirschgarten 1, 80639 München, Germany
Munich's beer gardens are among the country's best. At most, long wooden picnic tables stretch out below century-old chestnut trees and waitresses loaded down with steins breeze between the tables. Munich is home to almost 200 beer gardens including the largest in the world, Hirschgarten, which seats a whopping 8,000 people.
Live Like a King at the Residence Palace
Residenzstraße 1, 80333 München, Germany
Once the home of royalty, the Residence Palace of Munich is open to the public. It is free to walk the grounds, but curious visitors should really step inside.
Construction began in 1385 on what was to become the largest city palace in Germany. Today, the place is home to one of the best European museums of interior decoration, 10 courtyards, and 130 rooms of regal antiques, artwork, porcelain, and tapestries. Don't miss the Antiquarium (Hall of Antiquities), which dates back to 1568. It is the largest Renaissance hall north of the Alps and features an incredible ceiling of alternating gold and paintings.
Shop the Farmers' Market
Viktualienmarkt 3, 80331 München, Germany
Viktualienmarkt is Munich's daily outdoor farmers' market. Its 140 booths offer the best in seasonal specialties from spargel (that's asparagus, by the way) to strawberries.
The Viktualienmarkt began in the early 19th century and attracts Müncheners, tourists, and even local chefs. There is a butchers' hall, bakery, fish market, and flower area. If you can't wait to eat, some of Germany's best sausages, and bretzeln (pretzels) are cooked up fresh.
Above the market is the maibaum (maypole), decorated with figures from their various trades.
Look at New, Old, and Modern Art
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Barer Str. 27, 80333 München, Germany
Munich's three Pinakothek museums cover the range of great art throughout the ages.
The Alte Pinakothek (Old Picture Gallery) is one of the oldest art galleries in the world. It holds more than 700 European masterpieces from the Middle Ages to the end of the Rococo period.
The Pinakothek der Moderne is the largest museum for modern art in Germany with photography and video from greats like Picasso and Warhol.
Reflect at Dachau Concentration Camp
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Alte Römerstraße 75, 85221 Dachau, Germany
The concentration camp of Dachau was one of the first concentration camps in Nazi Germany, where it served as a model for all the camps to follow.
Visitors follow the "path of the prisoner," walking the same way prisoners were forced to travel after their arrival in the camp. The original prisoner baths, barracks, courtyards, and the crematorium are all available to visit in horrifying detail.
Feel the Olympic Spirit
Spiridon-Louis-Ring 27, 80809 München, Germany
Phone +49 89 30670
The Olympic Stadium in Munich was built for the 1972 Olympic Games and is still a wonder of technology.
The design of the acrylic glass roof is modeled on the Alps, and on a clear day you can actually see the mountains. Access is only available during the summer and through a guided tour. Panels describe the momentous moments of the Games, as well as life of the stadium afterwards.
Discover the World's Largest Museum of Technology
Museumsinsel 1, 80538 München, Germany
The Deutsches Museum (German Museum) is one of the oldest and largest science and technology museums in the world. There are 17,000 artifacts taking visitors from early developments like the first automobile to the laboratory bench where the atom was first split.
Interactive exhibits entertain the children and enough trains, planes, and automobiles to keep everyone's imagination moving. Some exhibits are closed for renovations until 2020.
Jump in a Lake
Lake Starnberg, Germany
Just a short ride on public transport from the city, Starnberger See drops you back into nature. There are views of the Alps—including the Zugspitze—as well as six castles, but most people can't stop looking at the stunning azure hue of the lake. If you're ready to get wet, Starnberger See is the ideal location for swimming, boating, or sunbathing.
Be One with the Animals at the World's First Geo-Zoo
Tierparkstraße 30, 81543 München, Germany
Tierpark Hellabrunn is more of a nature preserve than a zoo, with almost 20,000 animals spread out over 89 acres. Since its inception in 1911 as the first geo-zoo, their focus has been providing a quality experience for the animals and visitors.
Tierpark Hellabrunn consistently ranks among the best zoos in Europe, thanks to thoughtful and beautiful exhibits like the historically listed Elephant House, crowd-pleasers like the petting zoo, picnic spots, and pony and camel rides for children during summer.
Summer Like Royalty at Nymphenburg
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Schloß Nymphenburg 1, 80638 München, Germany
The summer residence of the Wittelsbach Electors, this large Baroque palace from the 17th century is known as Schloss Nymphenburg "Castle of the Nymphs" or simply Nymphenburg.
It has a massive span of 600 meters from wing to wing and is bordered on both sides by the Nymphenburg Canal. Water features abound, offering a cooling spray in summer and a natural ice-skating rink in winter. Multiple garden pavilions dot the grounds, with Amalienburg, the palace hunting lodge, famous for its Hall of Mirrors and European rococo design.
The Steinerner Saal (Stone Hall) in the Central Pavilion dates back to 1674. Styled like an Italian villa, its private chambers cover three floors of the central pavilion which are lavishly decorated. The Palace Chapel is elaborately illustrated with the life of Mary Magdalene.
Take a Ride on the Real Falkor
If you are traveling with little movie buffs, take them to the Bavaria Filmstadt (Bavaria Film Studios), Munich's answer to Hollywood.
This is Europe's largest film making center with a storied history of great films. Beloved props include Falkor, the dragon from "The Neverending Story" (Die unendliche Geschichte in German). Drama-loving adults can step into Das Boot (The Boat).
For a bit of live action, there are regular stunt shows of fights, fires, and falls. Guided tours of the studio are available in English.
Sunbathe Along the Isar River
The Isar River's fast-running section known as the Eisbach shoots through the Englischer Garten and provides the rapid waters for surfing, but elsewhere it runs much more calmly.
The river has undergone a mass renovation in Munich and is now to go-to spot for lazy summer days. Rafting, swimming, fishing, picnicking, grilling, or simply sunbathing (with or without clothes) on its rocky shores are a mainstay of sunny days.
Study Immigration at Germany's Jewish Museum
Sankt-Jakobs-Platz 16, 80331 München, Germany
Located next to Munich's largest synagogue, the Jewish Museum is an eye-catcher. All glass and stone and fronted by a menorah, the museum is unusual in that it studies the immigration. It also covers the history of Munich's Jewish community, festivals and rites of passage.
The nearby community center offers a school, auditorium and a kosher restaurant.
Admire the Historic Odeonsplatz
Odeonspl., München, Germany
This central square is easily identified as the entrance to the Residence Palace, Theatinerkirche, and the regal lions that guard the steps to the Feldherrnhalle (Field Marshals' Hall).
Ludwigstraße and Briennerstraße lead off from the square, and Odeonsplatz has traditionally been an important site for parades and events. The annual parade to Oktoberfest follows this route. And under the Nazi regime, a statue honoring fallen soldiers was here and required a salute by all those that passed by. The monument was demolished, but there is still a plaque in the pavement and on the wall of the Residenz.
Worship at St. Peter's Church
Rindermarkt 1, 80331 München, Germany
Peterskirche or St. Peter's Church is Munich's oldest parish church. Rebuilt after a fire and dedicated in 1368, it was established by monks.
It stands apart from the city on a hill appropriately named Petersberg. Inside, red marble monuments by Erasmus Grasser and golden statues grace the sides while paintings adorn the cieling. Climb the 299-steps up the tower with its eight clock faces and eight bells.
Feel the Speed at BMW Welt
BMW Welt, Am Olympiapark 1, 80809 München, Germany
Stuttgart may be "car city," but Müncheners also love their cars. BMW's stunning headquarters and factories (BMW Welt) are located next to Olympic Park. A modern twisting design of glass, the museum showcases nearly every model the company has ever made. Sports cars, racing models, and motorcycles all look as if they could speed away at any minute. If you want a BMW to come home with you, there's even a distribution center!
Day Trip to the Most Famous Castle in Germany
Neuschwansteinstraße 20, 87645 Schwangau, Germany
Few people staying in Munich for more than a few days can resist the allure of Germany's most famous castle, Neuschwanstein.
Just two hours from the city, this fairy-tale castle was the basis for the modern castles of Disney. Hidden away above Füssen and framed by the Alps, it receives more than six million visitors a year.
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Paul Simon sells entire song catalogue to Sony Music Publishing
The 79-year-old joins a number of musicians cashing in on their life's work in recent months.
Thursday 1 April 2021 06:42, UK
Image: Singer Paul Simon, pictured in 2016, has been performing for more than six decades
Paul Simon has sold his entire song catalogue to Sony Music Publishing.
The 79-year-old Simon's work stretches over six decades with 16 Grammys, and his catalogue includes songs such as Bridge Over Troubled Water and Graceland.
The value of the deal was not revealed but Simon, who retired from touring in 2018, said he was "pleased" to have Sony Music Publishing as the "custodian of my songs for the coming decades".
Sony Music Publishing chairman John Platt said: "From Simon and Garfunkel standards like Bridge Over Troubled Water to solo classics such as Graceland, Paul Simon's music resonates deeply as a cultural touchstone for people all over the world."
Simon began his career as a folk singer in the late 1950s, turning out hits such as Mrs Robinson, The Sound Of Silence and The Boxer, with childhood friend Art Garfunkel.
But they split in 1970 and Simon began a solo career.
Simon joins a number of musicians cashing in on their life's work - Bob Dylan and Shakira recently sold their full catalogues, while Stevie Nicks sold a majority of her catalogue and Neil Young sold 50%.
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Q: How to solve $2x-\cos x=0$ using Lipschitz? I'm trying to solve the equation
$$2x-\cos x=0$$
using Lipschitz.
I know that $\cos x$ is Lipschitz-Cont. since
$$|\cos x-\cos y|\leq |-\sin z||x-y| \leq |x-y|$$
So i know that $cos x$ is $1$-Lipschitz. But how to continue i solving the equation? I thing this has something to do with the Banach fix point theorem. Any suggestions?

A: Hint: $f(x)=\frac{\cos x}{2}$ is not just Lipschitz, but a contraction, meaning $f$ has a unique fixed point.

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A physiotherapist by training, Rachel Stedman (writing as R. L. Stedman) has an MBA from the University of Canterbury and a Certificate in Creative Writing from Aoraki Polytechnic (where she studied with Diane Brown).
In 2012 she was shortlisted for the Tom Fitzgibbon Award and was the winner of the Tessa Duder Award. In 2014, Rachel's first novel, A Necklace of Souls, was shortlisted for the Sir Julius Vogel Award, was awarded Notable Book by Storylines and gained Best First Novel at the New Zealand Post Book Awards.
Rachel has published seven novels, and has several more germinating in her head. She lives in Otago, New Zealand, and you can find her on most social media platforms (@rlstedman) or at her local library.
The Evil Drinking Fountain – A story by Rachel made into a short film by pupils at Parkvale School in Hastings.


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Сергій Миколайович Тівяков (;  14 лютого, 1973, Краснодар) – російський шахіст, представник Нідерландів від 1999 року, гросмейстер від 1991 року.

Шахова кар'єра
В шахи почав грати в п'ять років. До 1984 року займався в шаховій школі Василя Смислова. 1989 року в Пуерто-Рико став чемпіоном світу серед юнаків до 16 років, через рік у Сінгапурі – чемпіоном світу до 18 років. У 1992 році переміг у турнірах за швейцарською системою у Геусдалі та Москві (меморіал Олександра Алехіна). Наступного року посів 1-ше місце в Ростові, поділив 1-ше місце в Геусдалі (разом зі Спірідоном Скембрісом), а також досягнув значного успіху, посівши 5-те місце на міжзональному турнірі ПША (федерації, яка конкурувала з ФІДЕ) у Гронінгені Й здобувши право грати в матчах претендентів. У чвертьфіналі, який відбувся 1994 року в Нью-Йорку, на дограванні поступився Майклові Адамсу з рахунком 6½ - 7½. Того самого року єдиний раз виступив за збірну Росії на шаховій олімпіадіj, здобувши в Москві золоту медаль.

Досягнув успіхів у міжнародних змаганнях у таких роках:

 1994 – Калькута (посів 1-ше місце), Вейк-ан-Зеє (турнір Hoogovens, посів 2-ге місце позаду Предрага Ніколича),
 1996 – Буенос-Айрес (меморіал Мечислава Найдорфа, поділив 1-ше місце разом з Жорді Мажемом),
 1997 – Джакарта (посів 1-ше місце), Пекін – двічі (турнір Tan Chin Nam Cup, посів 1-ше місце, а також турнір Lee Cup, поділив 1-ше місце разом з Борисом Альтерманом),
 1998 – Гронінген (посів 1-ше місце разом з Вадимом Міловим), Арко (поділив 1-ше місце разом з Мікеле Годеною, Романом Слободяном i Георгієм Тимошенком),
 1999 – Гронінген (посів 1-ше місце), Хогевен (поділив 1-ше місце разом з Михайлом Гуревичем, Олександром Береловичем, Звулоном Гофштейном i Рустамом Касимджановим),
 2000 – Вейк-ан-Зеє (турнір Corus-B, поділив 1-ше місце разом з Олександром Оніщуком i Борисом Аврухом), Геусдал (посів 1-ше місце),
 2002 – Леуварден (чемпіонат Нідерландів, посів 2-ге місце на дограванні поступившись Люкові ван Велі), Копенгаген (турнір Politiken Cup, поділив 1-ше місце разом з Олександром Бєлявським i Рубеном Фельгаєром), Каїр (посів 1-ше місце), Сен-Венсані (поділив 1-ше місце разом з Володимиром Малаховим, Володимиром Єпішиним i Андрієм Волокітіним),
 2003 – Малага (посів 1-ше місце), Дакка (поділив 1-ше місце разом з Зіауром Рахманом i Маратом Джумаєвим), Леуварден (чемпіонат Нідерландів, посів 2-ге місце позаду Люка ван Велі),
 2004 – Фліссінген (поділив 1-ше місце разом з Крішнаном Сашикіраном i Даніелем Стеллвагеном), Дірен (посів 1-ше місце), Леуварден (чемпіонат Нідерландів, 3-тє місце позаду Люка ван Велі та Івана Соколова), Ізмір (посів 1-ше місце), Аден (посів 1-ше місце),
 2005 – Геусдал (посів 1-ше місце), Нейва (посів 1-ше місце), Леуварден (чемпіонат Нідерландів, 3-тє місце позаду Люка ван Велі та Даніеля Стеллвагена), Сулсона (поділив 1-ше місце позаду Мірчі-Еміліана Пирліграса i Ауреліена Дуніса),
 2006 – Гілверсум (чемпіонат Нідерландів, посів 1-ше місце), Сен-Венсан (посів 1-ше місце), Амстердам (поділив 1-ше місце разом з Сергієм Еренбургом i Фрісо Нейбуром), Баньолас (поділив 1-ше місце разом Тігером Гілларпом Перссоном, Єнсом Крістіансеном i Віктором Корчним),
 2007 – Гілверсум (чемпіонат Нідерландів, посів 1-ше місце), Фліссінген (поділив 1-ше місце разом з Фабіано Каруаною i Ральфом Аппелем), Трієст (поділив 1-ше місце разом з Володимиром Бакланом), Монреаль (посів 2-ге місце позаду Василя Іванчука),
 2008 – Пловдив (чемпіонат Європи, посів 1-ше місце), Нептун (поділив 1-ше місце разом з Жаном-П'єром Ле-Ру), Гельсінгер (турнір Politiken Cup, поділив 1-ше місце разом з Володимиром Малаховим, Юрієм Кузубовим, Петером Гейне Нільсеном, Борисом Савченком i Йонні Гектором), Братто (поділив 1-ше місце разом з Карлосом Матаморосом Франко i Володимиром Бурмакіним) Трієст (поділив 1-ше місце разом з Маріном Босіочичем),
 2009 – Нойштадт (посів 1-ше місце), Вроцлав (поділив 1-ше місце разом з Вадимом Малахатьком i Володимиром Бакланом), Хогевен (посів 1-ше місце),
 2010 – Богота (поділив 1-ше місце разом з Еміліо Кордовою), Лейден (поділив 1-ше місце разом з Предрагом Ніколичем),
 2011 – Фагернес (посів 1-ше місце), Мешхед (поділив 1-ше місце разом із, зокрема, Євгеном Глейзеровим i Мерабом Гагунашвілі), Богота (поділив 1-ше місце разом з Лазаро Брузоном i Бартоломеєм Мачеєю),
 2012 – Розендал (поділив 1-ше місце разом з Мартином Кравцівим),
 2014 – Бейрут (поділив 1-ше місце разом з Азером Мірзоєвим i Кирилом Ступаком), Амстердам (чемпіонат Нідерландів, посів 2-ге місце), поділив 1-ше місце в Монреалі (турнір Canadian Open, разом з Робіном ван Кампеном i Ехсаном Гаемом Магамі,
 2015 – Таллінн (меморіал Пауля Кереса, Швидкі шахи, посів 1-ше місце).

Чотири рази брав участь чемпіонатах світу ФІДЕ, які проходили за олімпійською системою:
 1997 – дійшов до 3-го раунду (в якому поступився Майклові Адамсу),
 1999 – пройшов до 2-го раунду (в якому поступився Володимиру Крамнику),
 2001 – пройшов до 2-го раунду (в якому поступився Русланові Пономарьову),
 2004 – пройшов до 2-го раунду (в якому поступився Лівіу-Дітерові Нісіпяну).
Був також учасником Кубка світу 2005 (дійшов до 3-го раунду) i Кубка світу 2007 (пройшов до 2-го раунду).

Неодноразово представляв збірну Нідерландів, а також Росії, на командних змаганнях, зокрема:
 ; медаліст: у командному заліку – золотий (1994),
 ,
 ; триразовий медаліст: у командному заліку – двічі золотий (2001, 2005), а також в особистому заліку – золотий (2001 на 3-й шахівниці).

Найвищий рейтинг Ело дотепер мав станом на 1 жовтня 2005 року, досягнувши 2699 пунктів, посідав тоді 20-те місце в світовій класифікації ФІДЕ, водночас посідав 1-ше місце серед нідерландських шахістів.

Зміни рейтингу

Примітки

Література
 ChessBase Megabase 2008

Посилання

Шахові гросмейстери
Нідерландські шахісти
Радянські шахісти
Російські шахісти
Чемпіони Європи з шахів
Уродженці Краснодара

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Avondale Neighbors Slam Plan To Replace Bungalow With Modern Condos: 'Gentrification Is Coming'
"It's obviously about business, not about what happens to the neighbors who live over here," one neighbor said.
8:00 AM CDT on May 17, 2021
A developer wants to tear down the 1920s bungalow at 3840 W. Cornelia Ave. and replace it with a six-flat condo building.
Avondale Neighborhood Association
AVONDALE — A plan to tear down an Avondale bungalow and build condos in its place is drawing opposition from neighbors who say the project represents a trend of construction that ultimately prices out longtime residents.
Developer Tadeusz Kawula is trying to get a zoning change to raze a 1920s bungalow at 3840 W. Cornelia Ave. and replace it with a six-flat condo building with a parking garage in back and a rooftop deck. The condos would cost $350,000-$500,000 depending on the market when the building is complete, and they would be 1,200-2,400 square feet, the development team said.
While the project is small compared to others in the area, several neighbors at a community meeting Thursday evening spoke out against the plan, saying it has wider implications for the future of the neighborhood. They said the three-story condo building will change the character of the quaint block and lead to displacement.
"I think this is a pattern of what is going to happen in our neighborhood … because, unfortunately, gentrification is coming," neighbor Alejandra Lopez said.
Lopez lives less than two blocks from the bungalow. She said she's worried the Cornelia Avenue project — and others like it, including a condo building proposed for 3310 N. Harding Ave. — will eventually drive out working-class people who have called Avondale home for years.
"When they start to build units and buildings like that, the [tax] increases are crazy and people like me, [they say], 'I can't afford it,'" Lopez said. "It's obviously about business, not about what happens to the neighbors who live over here."
Credit: Avondale Neighborhood Association
A rendering of the condo building proposed for 3840 W. Cornelia Ave. in Avondale.
Paul Kolpak, the developer's zoning attorney, said Chicago needs to increase its housing supply to create a more affordable housing landscape. He said single-family homes, not multi-unit condo buildings, are what is hurting affordability.
"Single-family homes, as much we love them, are basically an inefficient use of land. As we go forward, I think you're going to see more and more of that," Kolpak said.
A recent housing study from DePaul University showed Chicago quickly is losing its two-, three- and four-flat homes. On the North Side, they're typically replaced by single-family homes.
Another major concern was the condo project's modern design. Nearby resident Valerie Teruel likened the project to "lego blocks with bannisters."
"I care very much about our neighborhood and how a lot of it is being destroyed by these tall buildings that don't have a lot of character or personality," Teruel said.
Neighbor Andrew Sirota said the bungalow the developer wants to demolish is "one of the most unique buildings" in the area. "It is in poor shape, but it could be fixed up," Sirota said.
Ald. Ariel Reboyras (30th) said he will continue to work with the development team to satisfy neighbors' concerns. He said the project is "not a done deal."
Members of the Avondale Neighborhood Association are pushing the alderman to adopt a community-driven zoning process like other City Council members in the area. That type of review procedure prioritizes neighbors' feedback.
Reboyras in February rejected a developer's plan to tear down an 105-year-old home at 3917-21 W. Eddy St. and replace it with condos after neighbors put up a fight.
"I don't make zoning changes unless we have the support of the community," Reboyras said. "I've always been fair with the zoning process, contrary to what some say."
Ariel Reboyras
Tadeusz Kawula