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Charging Infrastructure Underway
Which plug should it be? Combo, Type 2 or CHAdeMO?
Was that the signal so many had waited for? On Nov. 29, 2016, BMW, Daimler, Ford and Volkswagen announced the establishment of a joint venture in the electric transportation sector. They explained in a memorandum of understanding that they would join forces and equally share responsibilities for advocating the deployment of a "high-powered DC charging network for battery-electric vehicles covering long-distance travel routes in Europe."
Categories Germany Tags BMW, CHAdeMO, Combo, CSS, Daimler, DC, Ford, Mark Fields, Oliver Blume, Porsche, Tesla, Type 2, Volkswagen 1 Comment
Plug Power: Growth Not Losing Speed
June 1, 2016 by Hydrogeit
Fuel cells in materials handling, © Plug Power
The fourth quarter brought another growth boost by 70% to USD 38.4 million compared to the same quarter last year. Plug Power's total revenue added up to more than USD 103 million, although it could have been 3.6 million more if the sale-leaseback transactions hadn't forced the company to distribute the amount for tax reasons across contracts. Revenue was originally thought to reach USD 100 million.
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How Much Electric is in Hybrid?
April 5, 2016 by Hydrogeit
Are cars like the BMW i8 electric vehicles? A question hotly debated by many stakeholders in the electric transportation industry, not least since the government has planned to introduce various incentives for these types of vehicles. The German Electric Mobility Act (EmoG) passed in June 2015 says that communities can allow electric cars on bus lanes – whether or not the vehicles in question are actually running on gas or electricity
Categories Germany Tags BMW, CO2, Electric, Electric Mobility, hybrid, i8, Klaus Fröhlich, Munich Leave a comment
It is Time to Act – Thoughts on the German Strategy
Dear Reader, I would like to present you with some short number examples: The German Callux program installed 474 fuel-cell heating systems within eight years; the original target was 800. Japan currently has over 140,000 of these systems. The German 50 Filling Station program was supposed to set up 50 H2 filling stations until the end of 2015. In the end, there were only 19. Until the middle of 2016, another 23 are said to be added. Meanwhile, Japan has already had 80 of these stations in operation (On a side note, the CEP predecessor, the Verkehrswirtschaftliche Energiestrategie, had envisioned 2,000 public H2 filling stations until 2010).
Categories Germany Tags Angela Merkel, BMW, California, Callux, Climate Change, dieselgate, Elon Musk, H2 infrastructure, H2 Mobility, Japan, Paris, Sigmar Gabriel, Tesla Leave a comment
Munich's Two Ways of H2 Refueling
December 1, 2016 January 7, 2016 by Hydrogeit
Thick hose for cryogenic hydrogen fuel, © BMW
The work on developing ultra-cold hydrogen was abandoned together with the H2 combustion engine in 2006 – at least, that is what everyone believed. After years of uncertainty, it is now clear that BMW is still holding on to cryogenic technology. Proof of that is the inauguration of a new pump at the multi-energy refueling station in Munich, at which drivers can fill up both their compressed gas and their ultra-cold H2 tanks.
Categories Germany Tags BMW, cryogenic, GH2, Gran Turismo®, H2 Refueling, H2 station, high-pressure, Linde, liquid, Munich Leave a comment
BMW Presents New 5 Series Boasting Fuel-Cell Engine
December 8, 2015 December 7, 2015 by Hydrogeit
Fill it up, please! © BMW
This summer car manufacturer BMW presented a new vehicle driven by a fuel cell. In Miramar in the south of France, the Bavarian company revealed their new BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo (GT) on the first of July 2015. The car is a showcase vehicle, which was developed in cooperation with Toyota and is planned for mass production by 2020.
Categories Europe Tags 5 Series, BMW, cryo, cryogenic, France, i8, Le Mans, Munich, pressure, storage Leave a comment
Ballard: Big vision for China
P200i back-up system, © Protonex
Second quarter figures certainly fell short of expectations. All segments reported decreasing revenues. Still: The second half of 2015 should bring forth many positive developments in several areas, according to Ballard's CEO, Randall MacEwen. FuelCell Energy would be "extremely busy." This means: I assume that the takeover of Protonex will soon become reality, as over 50% of preliminary votes by Protonex's shareholders were in favor of the deal.
Categories Germany Tags Ballard, BMW, China, CNR, CRRC, CSR, FuelCell Energy, Plug Power, Protonex, Randall MacEwen, rating, VW Leave a comment
A pauper's oath for the automotive industry
November 4, 2015 by Hydrogeit
Toyota Mirai during IAA 2015
Seldom before was it evident just how big the gap between theory and practice can get than it was at the 66th International Motor Show (IAA). Indeed, in the run up to the IAA 2015, the show organizers, the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) had said clearly and repeatedly that electric mobility would be a key topic again at this year's event. In reality, things were very different, however: neither fuel cells nor battery powered vehicles proved to be a major topic at any of the auto manufacturers. Of those present, only Toyota made a clear focus on hybrid vehicles, presenting the new Mirai
Categories Germany Tags 4MATIC, 740e, ARD, BMW, E-cars, E.On, EnBW, GLC, hybrid, IAA, Mercedes, Mirai, RWE, Smart, SUV, Toyota, ZDF, Zetsche Leave a comment
Fuel Cell Forklift Trucks Undergoing Testing
October 2, 2015 October 2, 2015 by Hydrogeit
(Source: Daimler)
Mercedes-Benz doesn't only sell vehicles powered by hydrogen fuel cells; it also uses them at its production facilities. Since the start of June 2015, the firm's transporter plant in Düsseldorf has been operating two forklift trucks which are powered by hydrogen fuel cell. The forklift trucks were manufactured by Linde Material Handling and are supplied on location at a mobile H2 filling station provided by Air Products. One of the goals of the project, which will
Categories Germany Tags BMW, filling, forklift, Gelo, H2IntraDrive, i3, Linde, Mercedes-Benz, plant, trucks Leave a comment


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Minzy Announces North American "Dance Break" Tour
September 28, 2018 Nisha
Minzy has announced that she will be holding the ten-city "Dance Break" North American tour in the fall of 2018.
The 24-year-old dancer and singer signed with Music Works in 2016 after leaving YG Entertainment earlier that year. She released her solo debut EP "Minzy Work 01" in April of 2017, which peaked at number two on the U.S. World Albums chart and at number ten in Korea. Minzy debuted as a part of YG's girl group 2ne1 in 2009 after training at YG for several years. She was recruited for her skills in dance, having garnered attention through viral uploads of her dance performances. She left 2ne1 in 2016, who later disbanded, in order to pursue her solo career.
Minzy will be starting on the west coast of the USA before heading east and then performing at two dates in Canada in Toronto and Vancouver. Ticket prices vary between $50 for general admission to up to $225 for VIP and Meet and Greet tickets. Her dates and information are listed below:
November 21 – San Francisco
November 23 – Los Angeles
November 26 – Houston
November 27 – Dallas
November 30 – Atlanta
December 2 – Washington D.C.
More information to be announced.
December 3 – New York
December 5 – Chicago
December 6 – Toronto
December 9 – Vancouver
Some tickets are available now for pre-sale. General tickets will go on sale on October 1st, 2018 at 9AM PST in most venues.
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Regional Autonomy: Mimika's rural areas rise after 20 years of neglect
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Markus Makur , The Jakarta Post , Timika | Mon, 11/03/2008 10:24 AM | The Archipelago
During the Catholic missionary period, the village of Kokonao was a center of education, but when West Mimika's administration center moved to Timika city twenty years ago, it was gradually forgotten about.
Kokonao, the capital of West Mimika district, is situated in the mountainous region of Central Papua. However, thanks to various development programs set up by the regency administration, the condition of the area has considerably improved. Fisheries, housing, clean water facilities and a number of other infrastructure projects have been established.
Thanks to this progressive infrastructure development, carried out in every village in West Mimika, residents of Kokonao now feel proud of their home. A community figure in Kokonao, Yan Wakris, said residents no longer migrate to Timika city because the administration has paid attention to the area's development and infrastructure needs by implementing the Respek program, which is in line with people's wishes.
Respek, the Rural Development Strategic Program, was initiated by the Papuan provincial administration under the leadership of Governor Barnabas Suebu in 2007.
To further spur development in the region, the administration has involved residents in the more labor intensive projects, such as road, bridge and dock construction, so they may earn an income.
"Kokonao residents earn a living from marine resources, such as fish, crabs and squids, which offer the potential to improve their well being," Wakris said recently. He added that people have benefited from an ice factory, jointly established by USAID and the Maria Bintang Laut cooperatives, under the patronage of the Timika diocese. "Ice is very helpful to the fishermen in Kokonao. Now they can keep their catch fresh longer and sell them outside the area. Fish and crabs from Kokonao are much sought after by people in Timika city and outside the area," said Wakris.
Annually, Rp 100 million (US$10,500) for the Respek program in Mimika regency comes from the provincial budget. Additional funds for rural areas are disbursed by the Amungme and Kamoro Community Development Council. The Respek program has focused development in rural areas in an effort to stem migration to Timika City, where new arrivals can seldom afford the cost of living or adapt to the pace of the city.
Jila tribal chief Petrus Ogomagai said residents wished to return and live in their villages because they cannot earn a living in Timika city. "The only mode of transportation to Jila is by air. The runway of the airport in Jila has been paved and can serve small planes like the Pilatus Porter. Residents are tired of living in Timika," he said.
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The program began in January 2014 as part of a statewide grant from the Illinois Green Economy Network (IGEN) to promote green economy initiatives.
Students in the program combine online coursework with hands-on learning experiences such as touring job sites, connecting with local employers, and completing a service learning project. Most students can expect to complete the seven credit hour program in one semester. Successful completion of the program will prepare individuals for entry level positions on construction, deconstruction, and demolition or material salvage crews and contributes to an associate degree in Architectural Construction Technology.
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You Are One of Them by Elliott Holt
Release Date: 30th May 2013
Genre: Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction
Sarah Zuckerman and Jennifer Jones are best friends in an upscale part of Washington, D.C., in the politically charged 1980s. Sarah is the shy, wary product of an unhappy home: her father abandoned the family to return to his native England; her agoraphobic mother is obsessed with fears of nuclear war. Jenny is an all-American girl who has seemingly perfect parents. With Cold War rhetoric reaching a fever pitch in 1982, the ten-year-old girls write letters to Soviet premier Yuri Andropov asking for peace. But only Jenny's letter receives a response, and Sarah is left behind when her friend accepts the Kremlin's invitation to visit the USSR and becomes an international media sensation. The girls' icy relationship still hasn't thawed when Jenny and her parents die tragically in a plane crash in 1985.
Ten years later, Sarah is about to graduate from college when she receives a mysterious letter from Moscow suggesting that Jenny's death might have been a hoax. She sets off to the former Soviet Union in search of the truth, but the more she delves into her personal Cold War history, the harder it is to separate facts from propaganda.
You Are One of Them is a taut, moving debut about the ways in which we define ourselves against others and the secrets we keep from those who are closest to us. In her insightful forensic of a mourned friendship, Holt illuminates the long lasting sting of abandonment and the measures we take to bring back those we have lost.
Good citizen and bad citizen, Nuclear weaponary, War games, KGB, CIA, Russia and America, presidents, secrets and defections.
These all feature somewhere in this storys timeline.
The author tells the tale of two young girls in America, rather wealthy ones, who find a war with Russia quite scary and decide to due the good deed of writing to the Russian president with a letter of concern. The main character who as already lost her sister to illness has forged a relationship with one particular schoolmate who catches the hearts of Russian officials in her letter and soon finds that she is also lost to a tragic accident.
The writing never bored with all the Americans in Russia storytelling it held my interest to the end, the story edges around the spy field and defecting it does not go deep undercover but does a good job showing how some citizens defect in its storytelling. The tv series The American is doing well in the ratings, the Russian and American story seems to still pull in interest and so this tale may provide some decent entertainment in its reading, a story that has some historical significance.
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Pharmacy owner in deadly 2012 U.S. meningitis outbreak gets 1 year in prison
By Nate Raymond
BOSTON (Reuters) - A co-owner of a Massachusetts compounding pharmacy whose mold-tainted drugs sparked a deadly fungal meningitis outbreak in 2012 was sentenced on Thursday to one year in prison for deceiving regulators to avoid federal oversight before the tragedy.
Gregory Conigliaro was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Richard Stearns in Boston after a federal appeals court last year revived his conviction for conspiring to defraud the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ahead of the outbreak.
He was among 14 people associated with Framingham, Massachusetts-based NECC who were indicted after mold-tainted steroids it produced sickened 793 people nationally, including more than 100 who died.
The defendants included Barry Cadden, NECC's ex-president, and Glenn Chin, its former supervisory pharmacist, who were convicted of racketeering and fraud and are serving prison sentences of 14-1/2 and 10-1/2 years, respectively.
Conigliaro, Cadden's brother-in-law, was not charged over the tainted drugs. But Assistant U.S. Attorney Amanda Strachan said his lies to regulators in the decade beforehand ensured NECC remained open, allowing the tragedy to unfold.
"He was responsible for keeping that business open until they got caught," Strachan said.
Prosecutors said Conigliaro, 57, conspired with others at NECC to deceive the FDA into believing it was operating like a conventional pharmacy subject to state oversight and not like a drug manufacturer subject to tougher federal oversight.
Prosecutors said Conigliaro in particular misled the FDA into believing it was dispensing drugs pursuant to valid, patient-specific prescriptions like a typical pharmacy when it was actually shipping drugs nationally without them.
A jury in 2018 found Conigliaro guilty, but Stearns threw out his conviction, saying it was legally impossible for Conigliaro to have impeded the FDA's functions. A federal appeals court disagreed and reversed that decision in 2021.
In addition to prison, Conigliaro must pay a $40,000 fine.
He told Stearns that had he known about the "horrible" conduct that occurred in the so-called clean rooms in which NECC's drugs were produced, "I would have done everything and anything possible to stop it, period."
(Reporting by Nate Raymond in Boston; Editing by Bill Berkrot)
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10 highly recommended addresses in Athens
Once just a stopover on the way to the Cyclades, Athens is changing fast, with new and irresistible enticements springing up everywhere. Take advantage of the quiet post-season city and its milder temperatures to (re)discover the Greek capital through these ten highly recommendable addresses.
Six Dogs, Athens
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1. Fill up with jazz at the gasworks
In the Gazi neighborhood, the former city gasworks is now one of the coolest places to be. Small-scale bars, restaurants and art galleries have sprung up and proliferated around this former industrial site now converted into an arts center and party venue. Keep a close eye on the program for upcoming concerts or the next food festival. Some events here are even free...
2. Relive antiquity among contemporary architecture
At the foot of the Acropolis, the spectacular Theacropolis Museum is itself built on columns, and showcases ten centuries of sculpture and bas-relief stone carvings from the neighboring hill. The architecture of this new concrete, marble and glass building is designed to flood the interior with daylight to create an incredibly modern perspective on this collection of ancient art. The result is quite simply mind-blowing.
3. Eat well
Opened last spring, Cherchez la femme may have a French name, but this new restaurant is all about local produce and recipes, including tabbouleh with grilled pine nuts, minted meatballs and salad... greek, of course! This neo-brasserie is decorated in the 19th-century style so enthusiastically embraced by the Athenians.
4. Stroll through the flea market
There are two absolutely essential things to do on a Sunday in Athens... Watch the changing of the fustanella-wearing guard outside the Greek parliament at the end of the morning, and walk around Avissinias square in the Monastiriki neighborhood for the flea market. Old prints, porcelain and vintage jewelry: a great deal of searching to be done, and just as much haggling when you find what you want!
5. Track down some great design
In this 1930s house, fashion designer Marilena Emmanouil has created Philos, the most sophisticated concept store in Athens. On the three consciously shabby chic upstairs floors, she offers a curated selection of furniture, fashion and art objects by international designers.
On the ground floor, there's avocado toast or soft cheese salad and one of the best cups of coffee in town.
6. Shop with the shepherds
Leather straps, hundreds of steel and bronze bells, riding gear and everything a rancher might need: Mompso is a one-of-a-kind store. It also sells the famous klitsa, the traditional carved-handle stick used by Greek shepherds. It will cost you €18 for a stick carved from maple. A new take on travel souvenirs.
7. See the stars beneath the stars
We love Thisio, the open-air cinema created in 1935 - the year in which its current owner was born... Between April and October, its red chairs are the place to sit and enjoy the latest Hollywood movies overdubbed in Greek. The screen is mounted on an ivy-covered wall, cats wander about between the legs of the audience and, as the backdrop, the Parthenon shines to the light of the moon.
8. Enjoy a drink in a secret garden
Take wooden tables, a handful of hammocks and a few fig trees: that's the cocktail recipe for Six Dogs. This bar in a green city center backyard is open 365 nights of the year. The younger generation of Athenians love it for its cool vibe, ultra-tattooed waiters and 30-cocktail menu. Our favorite? The Vladimir: vodka, lemon juice and fig infusion.
9. Hit the road to find Street Art
Fancy a treasure hunt? Few tourists ever venture into the ramshackle neighborhood of Metaxourgeio, but it's definitely worth a look. Here, the artists have taken over the faded sorbet-colored walls to create their frescoes and stenciled art. These narrow streets and courtyards are a fabulous gift for photographers.
10. Say thanks to corporate sponsors
Located at the highest point of a 170-hectare park, this brand-new art center is a gift from shipping magnate Stavros Niarchos to his city. Designed by architect Renzo Piano, the building houses the capital's opera house, the national library and a lake where (pre-booked) kayaking is free. From the top of the building, you can see the sea and all of southern Athens.
Getting information : visit www.discovergreece.com or the official website of the Greek Tourism Organization at www.visitgreece.gr
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The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Episode 1 Deep Dive: Everything That Happened – and What It Means
"New World Order" introduces Sam's sister, Bucky's fetching new haircut, and a deeply troubled world working through social upheaval caused first by the Blip and then its reversal.
by Erik Amaya | March 19, 2021 | Comments
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Often in comics, one miniseries or event title leads directly into another comic book series with little or no downtime. And while The Falcon and the Winter Soldier does not intend to pick up any of WandaVision's batons — in fact, it was originally scheduled to bow first — debuting two weeks after that other show's finale offers viewers a little bit of the thrill of picking up the first issue of a follow-up story. That sensation changes as soon as the first episode truly begins and Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) reveals a part of what he's been up to for the last few months: fighting dudes like Batroc (Georges St-Pierre) for the U.S. government.
So let's catch up with him, James Buchanan Barnes (Sebastian Stan), and the Marvel Cinematic Universe as a whole as we dive into the first episode of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier.
Spoiler alert: The following reveals details of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier episode 1, "New World Order." Stop here if you have not watched the episode.
The Timing Matters
(Photo by Chuck Zlotnick/Marvel Studios)
As we go further into Phase 4, the end of Avengers: Endgame becomes an important marker of time. WandaVision takes place mere weeks after the Avengers restored roughly 3 billion people to life. Spider-Man: Far From Home occurs the next summer. Black Widow, as it happens, will apparently occur six years prior to Endgame. And the first Falcon episode establishes that some months have gone by.
It appears that distance from everyone coming home will be an important plot point. The economic instability suggested in Wanda's (Elizabeth Olsen) first trip to Westview continues to matter and even seems to be contributing to an as-yet-unspecified political upheaval. To be sure, Sam's difficulty in securing a loan is a mostly separate issue — more on that in a moment — but the tense situation Rhodey (Don Cheadle) and a few other government types keep dancing around seems connected to the sudden (and we assume occasionally fatal) return of everyone who was lost when Thanos first snapped his fingers in Avengers: Infinity War.
In terms of those whispered economics, we imagine insurance companies went right to work trying to reclaim any death benefits they paid out in the previous five years. The returned also probably expected to go back to work at jobs that either evaporated or found new hires to fill the vacancies. Of course, there's the individual psychological toll to consider, but the instability people keep telling Sam about is the aggregate of those things and is typically expressed in terms of financial and political unrest. And in this episode, we're only seeing the edges of that picture.
Nevertheless, the timing still matters as Far From Home presents a world — or at least certain European cities and New York — more or less recovered. Whatever powder keg the generals at Steve Rogers' (Chris Evans) memorial expected to explode in the short term sure hasn't a handful of months later.
Or, perhaps, Sam and Bucky were instrumental in preventing it from happening.
When Even an Avenger Can't Get a Loan
One interesting element of the episode is seeing just how accustomed Sam became to the privileges of being an Avenger. To be fair, he lost them as soon as he and Steve defied the Sokovia Accords in 2017, but his expectation that his status as a world-saving superhero would make his loan application a breeze is a bit naive. Nevertheless, it is an interesting way for Marvel Studios as a whole to broach a topic like systemic racism.
Each dimension of the scene is fascinating to examine, in fact. Beyond Sam's seeming overconfidence, you have the loan officer unsure of Sam's identity (ouch) and his inability to approve the loan because of the bank's rules, which are built against people like Sam and his sister, Sarah (Adepero Oduye). Then you have her understanding that this was the only way their visit to the bank could transpire — a reality Sam has seemingly forgotten thanks to years in the service and his time in a much more egalitarian organization. Then there is that question: was he receiving income from Tony (Robert Downey Jr.) during the time he worked out of the Avengers HQ? And is his current government contracting something he can claim on the application?
We'll also step back a bit and note the bank appears to be offering no sort of amnesty for those who were Blipped. Their five years without jobs or income stands against them. Although, we imagine the bank bends that rules in certain situations.
But no matter the reasons for Sam and Sarah to walk out of there defeated — or however an individual viewer may regard the scene — it indicates a growing maturity for the Marvel method while feeling like a natural extension of the Captain America film series philosophy. Now, it's finally pointed to a contemporary situation.
Bucky Got a Haircut, Found a Date, and Can't Deal With His Guilt
This might be kind of shallow, but we're very glad to see Bucky finally did away with his grungy Winter Soldier hair. Yes, there's definitely a psychological advantage to doing so — he can look in the mirror and not see the monster who haunts his nightmares— but on a purely aesthetic level, Bucky is a much more handsome man with a closer-cropped do.
We imagine it is something his therapist encouraged him to do, but it's also possible he chose to do it all on his own in the hopes of reclaiming some part of the man he was before he went to the war. The visual similarity to the dashing lad who showed Jenna Coleman around that science expo in Captain American: The First Avenger is striking. But there is also the sharp contrast of this shattered old man hidden just under Bucky's relatively youthful appearance.
Although, we'll admit, it is easier to see that 106-year-old man when he and Yori (Ken Takemoto) go to lunch. It is interesting that these scenes (and his therapy session before them) are the first time we've really seen Bucky try to cope with everything. Sure, he had that period in Wakanda, but note the way that's minimized in this episode. Those handful of scenes in Black Panther and Infinity War are not about a solider and conscripted killer processing 70 years of trauma. And, really, they couldn't be. Now, though, both we and Bucky have the chance to explore it.
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Which makes the date Yori gets for him and his guilt-induced nightmare all the more fascinating. In regards to the former, it make for a fascinating contrast with the cocksure kid in The First Avenger. He absolutely fumbles at every turn and she carries that date until he walks out.
But, really, Bucky's in no place to date. He has to finish making amends. At the very least, it would resolve his nightmare. But telling Yori the truth may be the hardest thing he will have to do to complete the task. Sure, Yori may think he wants to know that truth, but what will happen when he finds out this man he's befriended is his son's killer? Bucky has a real ease with him — to the point where the first scene at Izzy's plays as though Yori knows Bucky's real identity — and to lose that bond would be a real setback even if the truth is, ultimately, more important.
It's a different sort of jeopardy for the Winter Soldier to experience, but it reflects the sort of show Falcon wants to be. We just hope Bucky gets some sport of peace by the time we get to the end of it.
The Portents of Trouble
Curiously, though, the first episode resists the temptation to feature Helmut Zemo (Daniel Brühl) or reveal any aspects of his plan. Although, it's pretty easy to imagine the Flag Smashers as a nascent Masters of Evil. That group, formed by Zemo's father in early issues of The Avengers comic book, will never use that name in the MCU. But it will be interesting to see if The Falcon and the Winter Soldier attempts to employ one of their better known lineups under a different moniker. As it happens, Flag-Smasher is a singular villain in the pages of Marvel Comics and Erin Kellyman briefly appears in the episode as a female version of that character.
Of course, because we're assuming a lot this week, we imagine the Flag Smashers are tied to Zemo. But what if they're not? Their aims may be there own while he stays true to his plans as a lone operative.
To a certain extent, Zemo is the most successful MCU villain. He tore the Avengers in half, and although they did reform, they are no longer the imperial force he saw when Sokovia fell. But considering the views we've heard him espouse in trailers, moving his brilliance to ending superheroes entirely could lead to a number of broken costumed folk.
Then there's that counterfeit Captain America (Wyatt Russell). Fans of the comics will recognize U.S. Agent on the spot, but we'll hold off on examining him and his comic book counterpart until next week when, presumably, we'll know more about his status in the MCU and what he does to inspire Sam's desire to retake the shield.
But for all these uncertainties, at least Sam and Bucky will have allies in the coming fight thanks to people like Sharon Carter (Emily VanCamp) and First Lieutenant Joaquin Torres (Danny Ramirez), a kid in the army who may have a fascinating destiny as the series wears on.
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– Smile and look at your husband when he is talking and listen to him with interest.
– Don't correct his story-telling.
– Don't tell him how to drive unless he specifically asks for you to be the navigator. But even then, please don't critique his driving skills.
– Let him decide what to eat and don't lecture him or give him THE LOOK!
– Allow him the freedom to go talk with the men if he wants to or to watch the football game he is interested in. You can ask for what you want, "I'd love for you to sit with us in the other room for awhile, please" with a pleasant, friendly tone of voice. But then be gracious no matter what he chooses to do.
– If you feel that people are getting nosy and asking things you don't want to answer and you feel stressed out, "When are you having a baby? Are you ever going to get pregnant?" or other personal questions – smile and look at your husband and let him field those questions (especially if it is his family that is asking, there is tension or if you are feeling pressured). If he's not there, or you don't mind answering, then smile and say something to deflect the question, "Children are a blessing, aren't they?" "We'll be sure to let everyone know if we have any news." And change the topic sweetly.
– Praise him genuinely in front of others (not constantly – but a few sentences during the day would be great).
– If there are people who verbally attack you in the extended family, stay in the same room as your husband. Most likely, these people will only attack you if they can get you alone so that there are no witnesses.
– Do not criticize him, speak negatively of him or use non-verbal disrespect (eye rolling, sighing, looking impatient, scowling, daggers in your eyes).
– Do not join in with other wives bashing their husbands!!!! Even if your husband never knows about it, putting your man down in front of other people is extremely disrespectful and it will taint your ability to respect your husband. And – it is sin in the eyes of God. If the women won't change the topic off of husband bashing or gossip, go in and join the men! Or go play with all the children.
– If people want you to commit your family to something, check with your husband first, or if he is there, look at him, smile and let him answer.
– Uphold your husband's parenting decisions (ESPECIALLY in front of others!).
– Smile and enjoy the blessing of being with your husband and family.
– Do not complain or argue – that ruins your witness for Christ and it can ruin the whole atmosphere for everyone (Philippians 2:14-16a This is a command from God for all of us as believers so that we may shine for Christ! Great passage to memorize.).
– If a particular family member refuses to allow your husband to come to his/her house – I believe it would be best if you don't go either. No need to create a big fuss. Just simply say, "Ok, I understand. But if my husband isn't welcome, then my children and I are not going to be able to come." That is all you have to say. If they try to engage in an argument, refuse to engage. Just repeat, "You are free to make any decision you like. I love you and I really would like us all to be together. But none of us will be able to come if my husband is not welcome and treated with respect." Family is important! I want you to be able to be with all of your family and to love and enjoy them. But, if you have to choose – you have a covenant with your husband that you do not have with your family. Honor your husband first. Honor your marriage covenant before God first. Your husband needs to know that he comes before your family – and your family needs to know that, too! If you do not properly "leave" your family and cleave to your husband, your family will almost always gladly overstep their bounds and become too involved in your life. They will expect you to put them first. That is not right. Your husband is to be your first human priority.
– If a family member of your husband's disrespects him – I believe it may be best for him to handle that situation and for you to trust him to handle his own family dynamics.
– Do not be a martyr! Ask for help if you need it! If you can't make a certain dish without feeling resentful – don't make it!
– Don't correct his manners.
– Don't correct his pronunciation.
– Don't insinuate he doesn't make enough money.
– Be content with him and what you have.
– Find your strength, joy, identity and purpose in Christ!!
– Don't try to force your husband (or anyone that is an adult) into doing something they don't want to do.
– Make sure there will be some of your husband's favorite dishes if possible.
– If possible, go where your husband wants to go when he wants to go there. Of course, say what your preferences and desires are – in a friendly, non-pressuring way. But, it would be awesome if he could have the final say if you can't agree on the plans.
Remember, ladies, WE have the power to set the emotional temperature for our families. Let's use that power constructively to make Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations pleasant, harmonious and peaceful! It is our choice to make.


Currently the world offers a variety of different marketing platforms to businesses. Since there is a bifurcation of the audience across all marketing platforms, it is very important for businesses to understand and evaluate cross-channel consumer behavior.
Majority of our time is usually spent in front of a technological device, like: – TV, computer, Smartphones, tablets, mobile phones and other portable devices. Each of these platforms has its own reach and their own respected benefits.
Amongst this list, Smartphones are increasing in popularity the fastest. Smartphones attracts all age groups ranging from: teens, housewives, working professionals, everyone is attracted towards the instant search facility of this medium. So when you optimize your website for smartphones, you really cannot ignore the primary channels as well. Hence, drafting an effective content and mobile strategy is a must. There are two ways to have a website that is cross compatible with tablets and smartphones, two options are by building a responsive website or building a custom mobile website.
This class of consumers is always in the quest to buy the product right away i.e. without any delay. Something like same day delivery or even delivery within the next few hours. Companies need to ensure that the information about the latest products, services and deals is updated on their website or mobile platform. It is because these consumers want to buy the specific product/service; they would ideally type the exact keyword. So it is important to optimize the website accordingly.
This category of consumers prefers to do price comparisons before buying a product/service. For example: – you can track the IP address of the Wi-Fi to find out the search count per day, month or year.
Consumer behavior can be assessed and understood by analyzing their purchase and/or search history. For example: – as an online store owner, you can find out the number of abandoned shopping carts you have, preferences of a particular customers, etc. So the next time when they visit your site, you can suggest them new products/services based on their past searches.
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A pedestrian suffered serious injuries after being hit by a car in Chartham.
It happened on the A28 Ashford Road at around 5.15pm.
The road was initially blocked in both directions while emergency services dealt with the aftermath.
A police spokesman said: "Serious injuries have been reported.
"Officers are at the scene and road closures are in place while the incident is attended to."


Culross Place is a place in South East Glasgow and is mainly residential.
Coolblades is a retailer of various hairdressing equipment and other supplies for hairdressers and barbers.
Map showing Culross Place in Glasgow.


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Home / Attempt to smuggle 5 million liters of diesel fuel from Libya thwarted
Attempt to smuggle 5 million liters of diesel fuel from Libya thwarted
June 30, 2016 - 13:46
Written By: AbdulkaderAssad
Azzawiya Coast Guard, together with Tripoli Coast Guard, has foiled an attempt to smuggle fuel via the Libyan coast on board of an oil vessel with the flag of Belize Island in Central America. On the vessel there was a Russian captain and a Ukrainian crew.
The vessel, which belongs to a Greek company, was loaded with 5 million liters of diesel fuel and heading to Malta when it was intercepted off Bukamash shores in Zuwara, where it was handed over to the Navy Force in Tripoli before it empties the smuggled fuel in Ben Jaber oil storage tanks and then detain the vessel and the crew by the Public Persecutor until the end of investigation.
Meanwhile, the Special Deterrent Force in Tripoli said it received the nine crewmen; a Russian captain, 7 Ukrainian crewmembers and a man from Greece representing the Greek company.
Fuel smugglers' work off the Libyan shores mounts in summer because the weather is stable making it easy for smugglers to load fuel and sail toward whatever destination they want, especially Malta and Greece because they are geographically close to Libya. In addition to the high prices of fuel in Europe and low price of the same substance in Libya as it is subsidized by the government and that is why it is sold for less than it cost.
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special lecture by Rabbi Kin on the lessons to be learnt in the Book of Esther and the message it conveys for future generations.
This lecture, presented by Rabbi Elyahu Kin, is part of the new series on Morality & Bio-Ethics. In this lecture Rabbi Kin addresses the core issues surrounding the sanctity of potential human life from a Jewish perspective. Part of this presentation includes some segments of the famous film "The Silent Scream."


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Pony Express announces second open season
World Pipelines, Tuesday, 01 August 2017 09:40
Tallgrass Pony Express Pipeline, LLC (Pony Express) has announced a second open season to offer potential shippers another contracting option to make a commitment to a proposed extension and expansion of Pony Express' system.
This open season offers new capacity and transportation service on a proposed extension of the Pony Express system beginning at a new origin near Platteville, Colorado (and potentially another origin near Lucerne, Colorado) and ending at the Buckingham point (together, the 'Platteville extension'), as well as potential expanded capacity on Pony Express' existing pipeline system (existing system expansion). Together, the Platteville extension and the existing system expansion are the 'project'. The project will provide transportation service for petroleum meeting the condensate (API gravity between 47° and 57°) common stream criteria to be established by Pony Express.
This second open season results from a binding bid received by Pony Express during an earlier, and separate, open season conducted by Pony Express that commenced on 1 June 2017 and ended on 17 July 2017 (first open season) and resulted in approximately 30 000 bpd of binding commitments. The deadline for submitting bids in this open season is 15 August 2017, which may be extended by Pony Express in its sole discretion.
Prospective bidders may review the details of this open season after the execution of a confidentiality agreement. Parties that entered into a confidentiality agreement with Pony Express in the first open season do not need to execute a new confidentiality agreement to review the current open season materials.
Read the article online at: https://www.worldpipelines.com/business-news/01082017/pony-express-announces-second-open-season/


Remain at the scene of the accident. It is important for all the people involved in the auto accident to stay at the location, especially if anyone has injuries or if it was a fatal accident. If you flee the scene after an auto accident you may receive criminal charges.
Check everyone involved for any injuries. First, check yourself and your passengers if they have been hurt and contact ambulance for medical treatment if that have been injured. It is important to not move anyone that is complaining of back or neck pain. You could cause further injury if you move them. It is advised to wait until medical professionals arrive at the scene for help.
Call the police or 911 as soon as possible. The police should make an accident report and you should receive a copy of this report. It is a good idea to write down the name and badge number of the police officer, for future use if the case goes to court.
Take plenty of pictures at the scene. Recording the accident scene is essential when filing an insurance claim or even a future lawsuit. If possible, take pictures immediately after the accident occurred in order to get the best idea of the scene the moment it all happened. If this is not possible, return to the location as soon as possible to take pictures. Remember that the larger the time gap is between the accident and the taking of the photos, the less helpful the pictures will be to your future case. It is imperative to take pictures of the damage to your vehicle and be prepared to provide photos of your car prior to the accident, undamaged. You should also take thorough pictures of injuries you or your passengers sustained from the accident.
Exchange the proper information with the parties involved in the accident. Retrieve as much identification about the people involved as possible. We recommend you gather their names, phone numbers, driver's license numbers, license plate numbers, and insurance information. It is good to keep your conversations very limited with the other parties, so as not to admit guilt. Do not say "I didn't see you" or "It was my fault", simply tell them "I'm sorry".
Collect witnesses to the accident. If there were any eyewitnesses that remained on the scene, talk with them to gather their view of the accident. Write down their name, phone number, and address if they are needed at a later time with the case.
Call your auto insurance company. If you can, contact your insurance rep as soon as possible. It is important to be honest with all the details of the accident when reporting to your insurance company. Lying about information to your insurance rep can result in a denied claim. It is wise to consult with a personal injury lawyer before making any official statement to anyone.
Maintain records of any medical treatments received. The injuries from the auto accident can entail many treatments and follow up doctor appointments. You may need to seek treatments by your doctor, Dr. Miriam McParland, physical therapist, and other medical professionals. When presenting your medical expenses in court, it is advised to have kept track of all doctor visits, recommendations, and treatments.
Keep track of your injuries. At Integrated Health Solutions, we suggest you keep a daily journal to write down how you are feeling and how you have improved since the accident. Note how the injuries, pain, and symptoms have affected your life now. It is important to jot down any tasks you used to be able to complete before the accident but cannot perform now due to the impairment from the accident.
Seek legal guidance from an accident injury lawyer. Consult with a knowledgeable attorney in your area that can offer a valuable defense if you happen to be at fault or help you receive the best settlement payment for your injuries.
Car accidents can happen anywhere. If you find yourself in an auto accident, it is wise to remain calm and follow the steps above. If you have any questions regarding your chiropractic care, call your Orland Park chiropractor at 708-403-5075 now to help you through recovery so you can get back to enjoying your life!


Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli spoke of humbling Randy Gregory in a recent message to former All-Pro defensive end Simeon Rice.
Rice played under Marinelli's tutelage for five years in Tampa Bay, and shared an undated message on Twitter late Tuesday night that he received from his former coach.
Simeon Rice and Rod Marinelli aren't the only ones who have humbled Randy Gregory recently. The NFL announced on January 5th that Gregory would be suspended for the entirety of the 2017 season.
Well I think Gregory will be a great defensive player for the cowboy's.but I'm here to tell y'all what I think is the cowboy's problem we hold on to old players too long .also a young tight end.
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My name is Mat, and I'm 46, IT manager, I'm french, living in southern France.
A real Commodore fan, I think Sinclair's computers are a real pillar of the 8 bits era, like Commodore and Amstrad, even if I haven't met any in the 80s. I'm not a huge collector, but I wanted a (or even a few) Spectrum to be part of my collection. My hobby is to fix and raise old computers from dead, and play a few games, but I have to admit that what I like most is to watch these computers, with some kind of satisfaction and admiration.
Then I bought a ZX Spectrum 48k, it still has trouble but I'm fixing it, still a few problems but I'm progressing. And then I've recently bought a ZX Spectrum 128K (grey) in a really GREAT condition, the french version (everything is labelled in french on the ports). I have little troubles with it and it's part of my presence here (to have a reference site where I can get help to put these Sinclair computers back on tracks).
That's all for now Have a good day !
I know you will get all the help from the guys on this very friendly Zeddy Forum ask any question and someone on here will be only too glad to give you all the help you need to fix it.
Welcome to ZX80, ZX81,TS1000 and TS1500 forum. There is a forum for the Spectrum. we even have TS2068.
Thanks for the welcoming !
Hello Mat. A warm welcome to Sinclair ZX World.
I hope you have fun learning about and using your ZX Spectrum computers.


Pine Island is a semi-private resort that is open year-round for members, guests, vacationers and travelers. Its 144 acres include a mile and a half lakefront. There are 175 full hookup RV sites and 90 primitive sites for tents. RV and tent sites are on a first come, first served basis. Reservations must be made for cabins that accommodate from four to nine people and rental trailers.
Going out fishing in a boat? There are boat ramps and docks and a well-stocked ship's store. If you want to stay on land, there is a fishing dock or you can catch fish right from the shoreline. Amenities include restrooms, showers, laundry facilities, pavilion and free WiFi. There is something to do for all ages and interests: playgrounds for the kids, a recreation center for teens, outdoor pool and heated indoor pool, miniature golf and Frisbee golf, ping-pong, horseshoes, volleyball, basketball and tennis.


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Selected Comments at the Inauguration of New Buildings and Achievements within the Battambang University
Source: Cambodia New Vision (CNV)
Four Visits in a Row in 2010
I am so glad today to return to the province of Battambang once again after three previous visits – to inaugurate the SOS School Buildings, to preside over the groundbreaking ceremony to build the irrigation system at Konghot and to visit the brigade 51 which is stationing close to the border. This fourth visit is indeed prideful as I will have to officially inaugurate buildings for the University of Battambang and some more achievements.
The Battambang University
It is our pleasure and pride that the University of Battambang has sprung up elegantly as I saw it from a bird's eye view. It is a great wisdom of HE Sar Kheng and Lok Chumteav (Madame) to put effort in getting this university off ground by combining separated tertiary and professional education facilities into one. Thanks to their great initiatives, new buildings have sprung up with old ones that were constructed, and now refurbished, back in 1965.
It has been noted in a report to me here that the achievements that we inaugurated today have cost some 6,815,702 USD and 495,600,000 Riel. It should be noted that the total amount of contribution from both inside and outside the country is 6,877,802 USD. This is a fairly big amount of money ever contributed. I greatly thank HE Sar Kheng and Lok Chumteav as well as contributors for their shares in making the university composed of well designed and built facilities in the province of Battambang.
There is one more building, provided by HE Dul Phok, to be completed. It will be a two story building that is going to serve as library. I also learn that there is this effort for buildings to be serviced as boarding houses for students and teachers. As male students, in the meantime, could benefit from staying in the Buddhist pagoda, by residing with monks, I assure that priority must placed on female students' facilities while building the boarding house.
As far as teaching and studying tools are concerned, I have the knowledge that you already have 430 computers in five computing classrooms. The Deputy Prime Minister HE Sar Kheng and Lok Chumteav have accepted to respond positively to the Rector's demand for an addition of 200 PCs, 70 laptops and 2,000 chairs. In fact we have now reached an information epoch that everyone has to have a computer. I also have one that would allow me to go online and browse for information, especially when I go abroad. It is the best means for me to get information from inside Cambodia through websites.
As far as this proposal for the location for the Royal University of Agriculture of Battambang is concerned, and also a building to serve as boarding house, and I am sure that HE Chan Sarun, Minister for Agriculture and whose training background is in food and agriculture, would know what is best to do with this. I accept to take care of this proposal with a down payment of 100,000 USD. Again priority must be placed on providing facility and condition for female students. We have built, for your information, in Phnom Penh a number of student hostels because Cambodia is also providing scholarships to foreign students.
Yesterday I also approved the formation of a commission under the leadership of HE Sar Kheng to see through the design and building of the Chea Sim-Komjaimie University, formerly Moha Russeivedic University in Prey Veng province. The University would be a conjoined position for students to come from the provinces of Prey Veng, Svay rieng and Kompong Cham. I would also like to declare my contribution of 100,000 USD for the construction work and another 100,000 USD for the students and/or teachers hostels.
Nuclear Engineering - a New Subject
As is reported by HE Prach Chan, the Governor of Battambang, as well as clearly stated in the report of HE Touch Visalsok, the Rector, together with new buildings, another remarkable thing is that the Battambang University is to offer a new subject course on nuclear engineering. The subject is indeed not included in curriculum of any universities in the whole country so far.
Let me clarify this point a bit as far as nuclear engineering in the curriculum of the University is concerned. This is in fact a response to the (Royal Government's) Rectangular Strategy – Phase II. I have in fact removed from the policy a phrase about electricity production to be generated by nuclear power. Finally I have to put it back in because it is now a general trend in the world that everyone is looking for electricity to be generated by nuclear power.
We have had the proposal in the last months for investments in nuclear-powered electric power generation but we have not yet approved it. I hope that HE Keat Chhon, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Economy and Finance, who has his degree in nuclear engineering in France, could look into this matter and perhaps makes contribution in developing curriculum for this subject matter.
Four Universities in Four Provinces
In the last years, I have been so proud that we have put into use five new universities in between 2006 and 2010 in four provinces. In 2006, we put in to use the University of Svay Rieng (in the province of Svay Rieng), which was built under the initiative and leadership of the late HE Hok Lundy. In 2008, at Banteay Meanjei province, we put into operation the University of Banteay Meanjei, which was built under the leadership of HE General Ke Kimyan. Two years later, 2010, today we put into use the University of Battambang. We also have another University at the province of Siemreap.
A critical issue here for us is to build more schools in rural areas. (You may have noted that a few days ago) I have mentioned about and drawn attention of my vision of achieving a goal of one junior college for each commune. It is noted with pride that this vision has almost become a reality now whereas in some communes there have been more than one junior high school. In the district of Tramkok of Takeo province for instance there are up to seven junior high schools. This is not a surprise because as we all are witnessing here now our country has got a university at the provincial level, take for instance in the p;rovinces of Battambang, Banteay Meanjei, Sieamreap, Svay Rieng, etc., in addition to those that are seconded to universities in Phnom Penh.
Assistance provided by the Buddhist community, mainly from pagoda for those who have to go on in their education, is not a particular case for me but a general one. Let's take the case of Deputy Prime Minister HE Keat Chhon. The fact that he was able to continue his study in Phnom Penh and on to France is because there had been helps from the Buddhist monks and various other sources.
Equal Chance for Education
It should be understood and well appreciated that it is because of peace that prevails throughout the country that we are having an increasing chance for doing many things. In time of war, parents and teachers, as well as students themselves, would be concerned for safety while in search of education and in fulfilling mission of education. In absence of war, it is worth saying that it is now time for our compatriots to enjoy peace and equal chance for education.
It is also obviously true that addressing issue of equal chance for education would in fact help narrow the intellectual gap between rural and urban, poor and rich in terms of human resource development. It is true that we have seen more of intellectual concentration before only in Phnom Penh and around. As we have narrowed down the gap in education, it is anticipated that such action would result in eventual lessening of gap in property and other sectors. These are the significance of our effort to decentralize schools of all levels – primary to university – throughout the country.
I am sure that the university is for use not only by students who are daughters and sons of our people in Battambang, Pailin or Pursath provinces, but also those from other provinces and cities, Phnom Penh also included, who happen to have relatives in the province (of Battambang). I wish to affirm that everyone is equal from birth (as far as physical and mental health and ability are concerned). We should be of agreement that it is not always the case that children of the rich would do better in school, while children of the poor would suffer a reversal trend. You must agree with therefore that what really concerns us here is to provide them equal chance for education.
Peace Environment – More Achievements
I would like to take this opportune moment to officially inaugurate two segments of national road with a total length of 40 kilometers. The first segment is 16 kilometers that runs from the national road 77 through to the site of Komping Puoy reservoir. We also should thank Okhna Sok Kong for his generous contribution on my behalf and that of HE Sar Kheng's in providing a transformation of the Komping Puoy reservoir into a tourist destination. The second segment is running 24 kilometers from the city of Battambang to the district of Banan, financed by the Asian Development Bank and the (Royal Government's) counterpart fund.
It should be noted also that (because of joint efforts to develop and improve tourist destination) in the last nine months there have been 195,000 tourists visiting Battambang province, a figure that is 3.2% increase to that of 2009. I am sure the figure is also picking up further for October, November and December. It should be noted also that there has been development and vast improvement of hotels and services in Battambang province.
For people living in this part of the country, I may say that aside from the above two national roads, there will be two more roads that I will take my time to come and preside over their groundbreaking ceremonies in February next year. The first will be connecting Banteay Meanjei to Pailin via Koun Damrei, Koun Damrei, Mealay, Sampeo Loun, Komrieng and Phnom Preok. Another road will be the one that runs from Thmor Kol district to Bovel district and from Bovel there will be a juncture of two lines – one of which will go to Sampeo Loun district, while another one will go to Phnom Proek and Komrieng districts. Also fund is sought for building another road to point 400 at the border with Thailand.
Some Reminiscences and Drastic Changes
Taking this opportune moment I would like to thank the CPP working groups for their joint efforts with the local authorities of Battambang province under the leadership of HE Sar Kheng. It should be noted that the initiative also has the supports of Samdech Chea Sim, President of the Senate and President of the Cambodian People's Party, and Samdech Heng Samrin, Honorary President of the Cambodian People's Party and President of the National Assembly, as well as various others.
Maybe it is good to recall some stories (in relation to our efforts in this part of the country) back in 1985 when we were so poor that a piece of woven mat was used as window cloth. I could remember that HE Ke Kim Yan was the governor of Battambang province. It was that year that my wife and I were here and we went to visit the Japanese-assisted rice cultivation and experiment farm project at Tuol Samraong. Maybe HE Ke Kim Yan still remembers I asked him to place in my map Brigade 415, which, according to not-well informed sources, was established not long ago, but (Ee) Chhean (Governor of Pailin province and former Khmer Rouge commander) has confirmed to me just now that it was formed since June 1979. We learned about its existence only in 1985 as Brigade 415 stationed near Pailin, which was then a part of Battambang province.
The situation has comparatively and drastically changed. Until 1990 Ee Chhien was still making war (with the Royal Government of Cambodia) from Pailin, now he is sitting here with us. How could we blame all responsibilities on him (Ee Chhean) as in fact the war was a creation by those of former generations? Thanks to the win-win solution, from which peace has been achieved and prevailed, we have now moved Brigade 196 to station at Komping Puoy, Brigade 95 has now been moved to station at the Adhibadei High. I also remember to come to Battambang province again in 1990 to review the military situation in general and around the city.
I may recall that Ee Chhean troops forced General Pol Saroeun's troops to withdraw twice, once in 1989 and again in 1994, from battles in this part of the country. Psychologically, the two Cambodian forces then fought for a position. When one side won, another side retreated. They did not worry because it would be a loss (of position or territory) to Khmer. I am sure if it were foreign forces, like in Preah Vihear province, such a retreat would not be an option. Well, as far as this matter is concerned, use of the word invasion has come to a stop as we have achieved a complete normalization (of the situation). I have marked that (the place) was invaded on July 15, 2008, and the withdrawal took place at 10:30 am on December 1, 2010.
We purchased a number of military tools and means for war in the past and some have been kept in good service for when they are needed. We just launched a real ammo test fire from 15 trucks to verify whether they are ready or in good condition. We have just got hundreds of new tanks and armored vehicles. They all have been placed in warehouses and only old ones are ready for service. The new ones will be kept ready for eventual need.
Responses to Ill-Willed Remarks
As of the present, situation has improved greatly day after day. There has been some irrational observation that Cambodia is getting poorer. I wonder how could anyone is stated to be poorer than when one was in 1979 (when the country was liberated from the genocide). Let's ask those who are now in their 70s because by then they must be in their 40 years of age. Could they recall as to what they did have at the time. Some people had plates but no spoons, while some got oxen but no carts. What happened in Cambodia was not that simple. The ICAPP (International Conference of Asian Political Parties) delegation found it hard to understand and believe as to such a thing could have happened in Cambodia, let alone the fact that Phnom Penh was starting from no-resident city.
It is normal for them to have such feeling because they have seen things these days in a normal state with skyscrapers. What has been said to the contrary of the present reality is beyond imagination. Let's ask these monks here if they could stand a chance to benter monkhood under the regime of Pol Pot? Tomorrow we will celebrate the Human Rights Day and you may agree with me that these rights are defined to be those to life, to food, to education, healthcare, etc.
Some in the opposition have even taken their vows to sue me to the international court in the case of K5 national defense plan/project (which includes clearing forest and building a levee and a canal along the border with Thailand). If it were not because of their threats, I would not choose to fulfill that option. If ever the case is in court, I am sure the first to stand trial would be the United Nations for its recognition of the Khmer Rouge and for allowing the Khmer Rouge to occupy the Cambodian seat. Then Tripartite Coalition Government joined their forces to fight the Phnom Penh Government, where possible return, in the case they won the war, would be the regime of Pol Pot.
Can they clarify that if they did or did not do it? Had there been or not in 1979 the Tripartite Coalition Government, in which there was also Khmer Rouge as one of its member? If there were no such threats, but then Government, that was established and led by the late Prime Minister HE Chan Si, and which I was inherited from him, had taken the initiative and action without a justified cause, I would take full responsibility and would report myself to the court in The Hague. However, first of all, they have to answer if there were or not real threat against the Phnom Penh Government and against rebirth of the Cambodian people. Have you accepted that there was the regime of Pol Pot in between 1975-79?
As of these days the United Nations have also collaborate with the Royal Government of Cambodia to carry out the trial of former Khmer Rouge leaders. The case of 001 has been closed and the case of 002 has processed. The situation has now changed that not only that we no longer had resistance forces in the jungle, no one has been forced to go to war, but also we have to reduce the forces and also to accept no more new recruits. (I do not know) if this is someone's trick so as to have a chance to return (from abroad) to the country. (If s/he behaved in an irresponsible manner), s/he would have to wait.
They also claimed that democracy in Cambodia is in a setback position. Has it been advancing before? So you recognized that there has been a democracy then? They have always denied it. Why do they change their remarks so instantly? It is so surprisingly naïve that they have said using foreign radio broadcast that so and so number of population is in constant fear and because of fear they dare not cultivate and are worried that their lands would be confiscated. Battambang province is the rice bowl of the country and this year has produced 75,000 tons of rice, which is 5,000 tons more than last year. Is it because of such fear as they said?
On Political Party Formation
So and so has claimed to be the best choice for the country and people but why has s/he got only a small number of seats? Why could you not replace the Royal Government? Why s/he recently cheated people, despite my written instruction that I have no comment, that I am offering support for so and so to set up political party. They even said that the Funcinpec officials who may want to swing side may do so as they will negotiate with the Prime Minister to keep their current positions. It was in response to this insanely distortion that I prepared a message for the people, the coalition government, CPP and Funcinpec, about my position that I would not tolerate a de facto tripartite coalition.
They have created a big mess and Deputy Prime Minister (from Funcinpec) HE Nhek Bun Chhay may have not understood me. Fundraising seems to have started now and they have fooled businessmen that the Prime Minister allows so and so to form political party. Some have disguised their activities as non-governmental organization, while some propose themselves to be fathers of democracy or Buddha, etc. Let me assure in my statement today that no matter how many seats the (current Funcinpec coalition partner) will get, I will consider them the coalition partner because we have been working together and we have a good knowledge of each other.
Politician or the King's Advisor
It does not matter whether s/he does, stays in opposition or goes along with, but there is one thing that needs to be resolved. I am the one who has proposed ranks and privileges for so and so in the royal family since members of the Royal family are not involved in politics. Some have got equivalent ranks of Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister, etc. That is my idea that I have proposed to HM the King.
Today, on TV, because so person has ceased to abide by the rule and gets involved in politics, I will propose to HM the King to end his position as advisor of HM the King. HM the King is neutral. When an advisor of HM the King is involved in politics, why can't it be inferred about HM's involvement? When the person lost in the political elections, would not it be a loss seen for HM the King? I need to send out a clear message (as far as this return to politics decision is concerned).
It is quite a mess because of one person has been making unreliable decision about political involvement, I do not mean to harm anyone. My only intention is to keep the Cambodian Royal family respectable. However, they should not underestimate my (political) resolve. You are welcome (to politics again). I respect human rights but I would not bow to anyone who would want to have double rights (of being politician as well as advisor of the King). S/he may have to choose one among the two: if you want to participate in politics, you have to stop being the King's advisor, and if you want to retain your advisor position, you have to abandon politics.
As far as the petition for the return to politics is concerned I also have the information. I know who is in charge of collecting signatures in Batambang, Siemreap and Kompong Cham provinces. It was a case too that the petition in Siemreap province had been advised to get more thumb prints. There has been attempt to woo some in the current coalition government and I know who that would be. Some said they would stay on for a while. I would suggest to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Interior HE Sar Kheng to look into this matter. I would not allow for that. If they are so expressed to leave I will get them off the Government list. I would not tolerate a snake with two heads at all.
Everyone rights have to be attached with rule of law as their conditions. Some foreign radios have been busy making interviews with so and so, but they would not go for the masses who would speak in favor of the Cambodian People's Party. If ever they interview officials or supporters of the Cambodian People's Party, it is highly possible that those interviews would not be broadcast or not in full. That is why I do not grant any interview unless it is live. However I now have so many radios and TVs that it may not be necessary to speak on foreign radios at all.
I think I have made it clear now that I do not give green light to anyone to do anything, nor I ever grant my support to so and so to go into politics. S/he may do whatever s/he wants but s/he must not link it in any way to my name or cause harm to anyone.
The Most Rice Produced in 32 Years
2010 may be the year that we have harvested the most rice in almost 32 years after the fall of Pol Pot. We have harvested and collected almost 8 million tons of paddy rice. With this amount we are expecting a surplus of about 3.7 million tons of paddy. According to some preliminary calculation, some 2.4 million tons of milled rice for export will be available.
However, maybe (Deputy Prime Minister) HE Keat Chhon could verify it with the World Food Program on an interview. Have you seen the interview (provided by the World Food Program) that said Cambodia is vulnerable to being food insecure? At the same time we have a request from them for a supply of 2,000 tons plus a certain sum of money every year. I wish that this information is checked and if it is true, we should get our rice and money back? A correction need to be made.
Maybe HE Keat Chhon could summon WFP representative in Phnom Penh for clarification. In fact their task is to collect rice in the world to give to Cambodia, but they have asked from Cambodia in the past three or four years. They also do the same for this year. We could not afford to give (rice and money) to the organization that is going to give the rice back to us and discrediting us at the same time. The amount of some 2,000 tons is good for giving out to orphanages.
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Google Maps adds voice guidance for visually impaired
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Google Maps launched a new feature on World Sight Day that provides detailed voice guidance for people with visual impairments.
The new feature proactively tells users if they are on the correct route, in addition to communicating the distance until the user's next turn and the direction they are walking. It will also alert users as they approach large intersections and provide a spoken notification if the user mistakenly makes a wrong turn and needs to be rerouted.
While the updates will primarily aid individuals with visual impairments, the technology can also help people who want a more screen-free travel experience.
There are 36 million people who are blind across the globe, and 217 million people with moderate-to-severe visual impairments, according to a Google Maps blog post published by analyst Wakana Sugiyama, who worked with Google Maps as an early advisor on the new feature.
"As a legally blind woman living in Tokyo, I know that getting around unfamiliar environments can be a challenge," she wrote. "I can easily commute from my front door to my desk at work; it's a trip I take regularly and know well. But going some place new and unfamiliar can be an intimidating experience without sight to guide you."
This is one of many recent updates from Google Maps to improve navigation for users. In August, Google Maps launched Live View, an augmented reality (AR) feature, to help pedestrian navigation. Live View overlays a live video feed on Google Maps, and directional arrows and street names to give users a more intuitive experience.
Like the voice guidance feature, Live View improves the user experience while also boosting safety. With the AR abilities, users can hold their phones up to show surroundings in real-time. However, there are some concerns that AR navigation could cause head-on collisions if people walk with their phones up to their face instead of using the feature as it's intended while they are stationary.
Google Maps also launched a new multimodal trip-planning feature in August that combines bicycling, ride-hailing and transit options into one trip. In July, it released bike-share data in 24 cities across the globe and information about transit crowdedness and delays.
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Home Blog A taste for innovation: Mélange Bakery Café opens at Newark Liberty International
A taste for innovation: Mélange Bakery Café opens at Newark Liberty International
USA. OTG has partnered with respected pastry chef Jacques Torres and French chocolate specialist Valrhona to open the Mélange Bakery & Chocolaterie at Newark Liberty International Airport.
The Mélange is located in the Global Bazaar in Terminal C. The outlet is part of a US$120 million re-imagining project which will include 55 new restaurants and food markets to serve the 35,000 passengers passing through Newark Liberty every week.
Mélange Bakery & Chocolaterie: connects passengers with food from one of the world's top pastry chefs
"It takes a small city to create these culinary experiences daily, and that city now includes Mélange Bakery Cafe, a 24-hour production bakery inside the airport, providing the freshest baked goods to travellers terminal-wide," OTG stated.
Chef Jacques Torres, known for French pastries and fine chocolates, consulted on the development of the concept, along with two executive pastry chefs and a team of classically-trained bakers under them.
"The most fun I have as a pastry and chocolate chef is to surprise and delight my customers," Torres said. "This is one of the reasons I couldn't resist developing Mélange at Newark Liberty.
Chef Jacques Torres: "The most fun I have as a pastry chef is to surprise and delight my customers"
"You would not normally think of a world-class round-the-clock bakery being located in an airport, but that is exactly what we do for United customers every day."
At full capacity, daily production at Mélange can include over 1,000 croissants, assorted pastries and buns, more than 1,200 hand-rolled New York-style bagels, over 600 muffins, 200 hand-crafted chocolate bars, 75 cupcakes, 12 types of macaroons, 10 varieties of doughnuts, such as Passion Fruit and Maple Bacon, and six varieties of sweet and savoury eclairs.
United Airlines Vice President of Corporate Real Estate Gavin Molloy commented: "There is nothing like the smell of fresh baked goods coming out of the oven to bring a smile to your face.
"With Mélange, our Newark customers have the opportunity to indulge in fare from one of the world's best pastry chefs; either as a pre-flight treat, a to-go option to enjoy inflight or even as a quick pick-me-up upon arrival."
Fresh fare: More than 3,000 items are produced from scratch every day at the bakery
OTG partnered with Valrhona to ensure the use of high quality ingredients in the creation of hand-crafted chocolates and bonbons. The Valrhona corporate pastry chefs provided training to OTG's team at L'Ecole Valrhona Brooklyn and onsite at Mélange.
OTG Chief Executive Officer Rick Blatstein said: "We're excited to work with Chef Torres and Valrhona to bring Mélange to life for United customers at Newark Terminal C. We pride ourselves on using the best talent and ingredients to deliver the freshest food to travellers. With Mélange, our restaurants throughout Terminal C literally can't get fresher baked goods."
Mélange and Chef Torres were recently featured in United's Big Metal Bird video series.
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Posted on September 24, 2014 by Suzanne van Rooyen
It's been a long time since I've dedicated a Wednesday to a QUILTBAG Hero. Today I'd like to talk about not just one, but several of these heroes in the context of a film I watched last week and am still getting over. This is a movie that made me feel angry, ashamed, devastated, and disgusted, as well as inspired and here's why.
In the 1980s in America, a much misunderstood disease plagued the gay community. Dubbed the 'gay cancer' and frequently treated with chemo with a near 100% mortality rate, HIV/AIDS ravaged the gay population. People were dying but nobody knew what was killing them let alone how to treat it or prevent it from spreading. Enter Larry Kramer, a playwright, author and LGBT rights activist. Kramer co-founded the Gay Men's Health Crisis, an organization dedicated to helping those with HIV/AIDS and educating the gay community. When he was eventually ousted from his own organization, Kramer vented his frustrations in the form of a semi-autobiographical play called The Normal Heart.
Having grown up in South Africa, a country with the most high profile HIV epidemic in the world, it always baffles me that HIV/AIDS be considered a 'gay' disease as it was in America and many other parts of the world. In Africa, this disease attacks young and old, gay and straight, black, white – none of that matters and this is a fact that's been well understood for decades. Watching a film where HIV/AIDS is pigeon-holed as a curse on or punishment for a certain sexuality is almost surreal and beyond tragic.
The Normal Heart isn't my first HIV/AIDS focused movie. I watched and shed several tears during Philadelphia and I sobbed through the end of Dallas Buyers Club, but as potent and meaningful as those two films were, neither hit me half as hard as the TV film adaptation of The Normal Heart. I think this is due in part to the fact that The Normal Heart is written by a man who lived through the very crisis at the heart of the story and that the semi-autobiographical leanings of the screenplay lend a certain gravitas and authenticity to the film. The fact that a gay man, Ryan Murphy, directed The Normal Heart and that the film starred several known gay actors – namely Matt Bomer and Jim Parsons – also added to the reality of what I was seeing. These people aren't just playing at being gay or being affected by the issues highlighted in the film – these men are living in a world directly affected and shaped by the events taking place in the story and that somehow packed a significantly greater punch.
I couldn't watch The Normal Heart in one sitting. It was too much. Mark Ruffalo is outstanding in his role as Ned Weeks (a fictionalized Larry Kramer) and the monologues he delivers in the film whether to his brother, lover, friends or enemies, often had me choked up with ineffable emotion, overwhelmed by the bitter desperation in his pleas for those around him to take note of their plight. I really wish I could find a copy of the script somewhere because there are entire scenes I would love to frame and hang on my wall as a stark reminder of the battles men like Ned (like Larry Kramer) fought then. Without these pioneers of LGBT activism, we wouldn't be where we are today.
What left me the most destroyed after watching this film was the relationship between Ned and his one true love, Felix Turner – played by the beautiful Matt Bomer. Why does it matter that he's beautiful? Because we see a healthy, young and exquisite man wither and die on screen and that physical transformation in itself was shocking and devastating. (Kudos to Matt Bomer for risking his health to drop 40 pounds for the role). But the physical ramifications of the disease weren't nearly as eviscerating as the emotional journey for these two characters coming from very different backgrounds: Felix has an ex-wife and son who he is not allowed to see, but despite that has still allowed himself to love and form committed relationships with men, while Ned is blatant about his sexuality yet emotionally repressed to the point of denying himself any emotional connection, preferring nameless one-night hook-ups. In the words of Felix:
Men do not naturally not love. They learn not to.
It's only when Ned meets Felix – again – that Ned allows himself to love, which of course results in tragedy when Felix is diagnosed with AIDS. Watching their relationship unfold in a candid portrayal of how the disease physically progresses – seriously, little is left to the imagination – as well as the psychological and emotional affects on these lovers and those around them, didn't just bring me to tears, but actually made me nauseated, as I couldn't help but imagine what it would be like to watch one of my loved ones disappear in front of me without being able to do anything about it.
Doomed love story aside, this film is about the triumph of the human spirit and the determination, preservation and dedication of people like Ned Weeks who eventually helped make the HIV/AIDS crisis a top national priority, resulting in better education and medical care for all sufferers of the disease, gender and sexuality aside. These first LGBT activists also paved the way for the modern rights we have today. Watching a cast interview, I discovered that DOMA was overturned while they were busy filming! A sign from the universe indeed, and a remarkable victory for those like Larry Kramer and numerous other QUILTBAG heroes, who have fought so long and so hard for the most basic of human rights: equality.
If I have any criticisms of this film it's that I could've done with a bit less politicking and a lot more emphasis on the development of Ned and Felix's relationship. I know that wasn't the point or focus of the story, but things seemed to progress quickly and largely off-screen when I really wanted to see their love grow and witness more of how it affected these characters in the midst of the health crisis. That, or I just really wanted to see more of Ned and Felix's romance before Felix gets sick because I'm a sucker for a love story… and Matt Bomer.
I couldn't sleep after watching this film and I haven't been able to get this movie off my mind for more than week, often going back to rewatch significant scenes to remind myself that what these men were fighting for then isn't all that different from what we are fighting for now, except the conversation has broadened from strictly gay and lesbian to include trans, queer, intersex and a myriad other gender identities. The argument, however, hasn't changed very much in almost 35 years – that people are people regardless of gender identity or sexuality, and that we all deserve human rights. Just writing that makes me extremely angry, because to deny LGBT+ people any of those rights means to treat them as less than human and that is something I just cannot fathom.
Suffice it to say, I am so glad this play was made into a film otherwise I might never have known it existed. As hard as this film is to watch, I strongly recommend it. There is nothing glamorous about The Normal Heart, but it is extremely brave and honest, which is why I will be taking shares out in Kleenex and rewatching this film again and again, because its message is an important one and until we have true equality for all human beings, the fight will continue. Inspired by this film, I plan and hope I can make my own contribution in the fight for equality in whatever capacity I can manage.
Have you seen The Normal Heart? What did you think?
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