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Hunter Biden Email Reveals $100K 'Gift' from Former FBI Chief
The ex-official appeared to tie 'future work' to the donation.
During the 2020 election, the mainstream media had their hands full in attempting to suppress a story regarding Hunter Biden, an abandoned laptop, and Rudy Giuliani.
Giuliani had allegedly been given a copy of the hard drive of a laptop that now-President Joe Biden's son left for years at a small repair shop, after the device had been waterlogged. The infotainment industry feigned scrutiny of the entire story at the time, hoping to take the air of the Rudy's sails, thus stymying any possible attacks by incumbent President Donald Trump on the Biden family.
Now, several months removed from the end of that election, those peeking around on the device are finding some worrisome information, and the media is unable to contain these revelations.
Former FBI director Louis Freeh reportedly gave $100,000 to a trust for President Joe Biden's grandchildren, seeking "some very good and profitable matters" with Biden, according to emails obtained by the New York Post.
The emails reportedly emanate from Hunter Biden's water-damaged laptop and apparently show the gifts were made in April 2016, before Hunter Biden received an email from Freeh that he "would be delighted to do future work with you."
The alleged emails show Freeh wrote on July 8, 2016, "I also spoke to Dad a few weeks ago and would like to explore with him some future work options. I believe that working together on these (and other legal) matters would be of value, fun, and rewarding."
Hunter Biden was frequently touted as a symptom of the Biden family's willingness to engage in shady, self-serving business deals, and it the emails now freed from this dubious device seem to lend a bit of credence to this characterization.
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Dems Now Suggesting That Merrick Garland will Prosecute Donald Trump
With the nation having now broken the violence barrier, as it pertains to our politics, such speculation is downright irresponsible.
As the January 6th committee continues down a blatantly partisan path that is unlikely to bring the country together in any meaningful way, there are fears that their actions could spark a great deal of animosity within this powder keg of a nation.
We are as divided as we ever have been, or at least in the last 150 years, and every political motion must be true and just. Otherwise, we can consider it fuel for whatever trouble appears to be looming just over the horizon.
The January 6th committee and the Democrats supporting it, being under the microscope as they are, must be particularly careful not to deal in rumors, hyperbole, or propaganda. They have at least one hand firmly on the rudder of this nation for the time being, and any hard, jerking motions could send us all figuratively to the floor.
That's why the latest speculation regarding their investigation is so mindlessly dangerous.
Senate Democrats believe there is a good chance the Department of Justice will prosecute former President Trump for trying to overturn the results of the 2020 election and inciting the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, which would have major political reverberations ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
Democratic lawmakers say they don't have any inside information on what might happen and describe Attorney General Merrick Garland as someone who would make sure to run any investigation strictly "by the book."
The narrative was even bolder than that:
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) said "clearly what [Trump] did" in the days leading up and the day of the Jan. 6 attack on Congress "falls in the ambit of what's being investigated and perhaps is criminal."
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) said it's up to the prosecutors at the Justice Department whether to charge Trump, though he believes that the former president's actions on and before Jan. 6 likely violate federal law.
"They have all of the evidence at their disposal," he said.
Kaine believes federal prosecutors are looking seriously at charges against Trump, although he doesn't have any inside information about what they may be working on.
"My intuition is that they are" looking carefully at whether Trump broke the law, he said. "My sense is they're looking [at] everything in a diligent way and they haven't made a decision."
"I believe there are federal statutes that are very much implicated" by Trump's efforts to overturn President Biden's victory in the 2020 election, Kaine added.
As the January 6th committee continues down a blatantly partisan path that is unlikely to bring the country together in any meaningful way, there are fears that their actions could spark a great deal of animosity within this powder keg of a nation. We are as divided as we ever have been, or at least in the last 150 years, and every political motion must be true and just. Otherwise, we can consider it fuel for whatever trouble appears to be looming just over the horizon. The January 6th committee and the Democrats supporting it, being under the microscope as they are, must be particularly careful not to deal in rumors, hyperbole, or propaganda. They have at least one hand firmly on the rudder of this nation for the time being, and any hard, jerking motions could send us all figuratively to the floor. That's why the latest speculation regarding their investigation is so mindlessly dangerous. Senate Democrats believe there is a good chance the Department of Justice will prosecute former President Trump for trying to overturn the results of the 2020 election and inciting the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, which would have major political reverberations ahead of the 2024 presidential election. Democratic lawmakers say they don't have any inside information on what might happen and describe Attorney General Merrick Garland as someone who would make sure to run any investigation strictly "by the book." The narrative was even bolder than that: Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) said "clearly what [Trump] did" in the days leading up and the day of the Jan. 6 attack on Congress "falls in the ambit of what's being investigated and perhaps is criminal." Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) said it's up to the prosecutors at the Justice Department whether to charge Trump, though he…
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Just completed the 2nd Season of Stranger Things. I am truly fascinated by the casts' talents. And I am actually referring to the young blood of the show – Millie Bobby Brown, Gaten Matarazzo, Finn Wolfhard, Caleb McLaughlin and Noah Schnapp.
They started when they were barely teenagers and they are now able to pull out wonderful performances just by fighting monsters and Demogorgon.
One of the other reasons why I can relate to the show is how it's taken out from the 80s nostalgia. The walkie talkies, arcades, big hair, recorders – major throwback!
Is the gate closed for good?
Will Eleven lead a 'normal life'?
Where in the world is Doctor Brenner?
What is the Mind Flayer's next move?


South Africa: How Long Without TV?
Copyright 1970 by Routledge: Taylor and Francis. This material is copyrighted, and any further reproduction or distribution is prohibited without the permission of the copyright owner.
Describes the political, social, and nationalist aspects of the ban on television in South Africa along with the role of the South African Broadcasting Corporation.
Orlik, Peter B., " South Africa: How Long Without TV?" in Journal of Broadcasting 14:2 (Spring 1970) 245-258.


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International Education Show 2022 Riding on the booming education sector, the International Education Show has become the most popular higher education event in the country and the region. In fact the show is eagerly awaited by the student community since Higher education is now a major driver of economic competitiveness in an increasingly knowledge-driven economy. The show will be the best platform for educational institutions from across the region and world to spot the brightest talents who are willing to pursue higher studies in a variety of specializations in Reputable institutions in different cities and countries. Industry analysts have been noticing a healthy growth in the number of students enrolling in primary, secondary and tertiary education segments, along with a rise in the number of education institutions in the country and the region. View the event website here: https://www.educationshow.ae/ Read More
Najah Abu Dhabi 2022 In line with its long-standing tradition of being a world class higher education event, the 16th edition of Najah Abu Dhabi will continue to provide a strong platform for students to meet with leading higher education institutions from around the world. It is the most significant overseas education fair in the region, enabling students to make informed decisions about their future career paths. Najah Abu Dhabi is supported by the Ministry of Education in the UAE. View the event website here: https://informaconnect.com/najahexpo/dubai/ Read More
IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS 2022) The 2022 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS 2022) will be held on October 23–27, 2022 in The Kyoto International Conference Center, Kyoto, Japan. The IROS is one of the largest and most impacting robotics research conferences worldwide. It provides an international forum for the international robotics research community to explore the frontier of science and technology in intelligent robots and smart machines. The theme of IROS 2022 is "Embodied AI for a Symbiotic Society''. In addition to technical sessions and multi-media presentations, IROS conferences also hold panel discussions, forums, workshops, tutorials, exhibits, and technical tours to enrich the fruitful discussions among conference attendees. Visit the event website here: https://iros2022.org/ Read More
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The 9th International Conference on Variable Neighbourhood Search (ICVNS2022) The 9th International Conference on Variable Neighborhood Search (initially called ICVNS2022) will be co-organized by the EURO Working Group on Metaheuristics (EWG EU/ME). The main goal of the 9th ICVNS conference is to provide a stimulating environment in which researchers coming from various scientific fields can share and discuss their knowledge, expertise, and ideas related to the VNS Metaheuristic and its applications. The aim of the 9th International Conference on VNS is to allow specialists and practitioners on Variable Neighborhood Search to effectively screen papers and participate in lively debates. Although physical attendance is highly encouraged, online attendance will be facilitated. View the event website here: http://www.icvns2022.info/ Read More
Association of American Medical Colleges Annual Meeting We are eager to gather in person once again for Learn Serve Lead 2022: The AAMC Annual Meeting. Our learners and leaders have long waited to reunite with like-minded peers and reignite the spark of collective learning. This year, we will connect with one another in commemoration of what the last few years have taught us. We'll also look to the future and explore what lies ahead in medical education, patient care, and biomedical research. Whether you're a longtime attendee or new to Learn Serve Lead, you'll have the opportunity to share your perspective on how we can improve the health of everyone, everywhere. Visit the event website here: https://web.cvent.com/event/ae816afb-2c05-4d7c-b88c-c24d09987881/summary?RefId=AAMCLandingpage Read More
IEEE ROSE 2022 The focus of the ROSE symposium series is on sensing systems and technologies for robotics and industrial automation, as well as their impact on autonomous robotics and intelligent systems development and applications. Papers are solicited on all aspects of these areas. Visit the event website here: https://rose2022.ieee-ims.org/ Read More
Sixth International Conference on Lean Six Sigma for Higher Education The International Conference on Lean Six Sigma (LSS) for Higher Education was founded by Professor Jiju Antony in 2013. The conference has attracted over 300 academics from over 30 countries since then. The sixth International Conference on Lean Six Sigma (LSS) for Higher Education will explore the current status of the Trinity of Operational Excellence (OPEX) in the Higher Education sector. OPEX is a powerful operational strategy that increases process performance, resulting in reduced waste across the HE sectors, improved efficiency of business processes resulting in enhanced customer satisfaction and improved bottom line results in hard cash savings. The objective of LSS is to transform the HEIs from separate reactive operations, which are generally functionally oriented, into cross-functional process-focused organizations to meet the demands of 21st century education. Although a number of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) have been utilizing Lean principles, research has shown that very few HEIs have been integrating the best practices of Lean and Six Sigma for developing and sustaining a culture of continuous improvement. CONFERENCE WEBSITE AGENDA REGISTER HERE ACCOMMODATIONS IN ABU DHABI Please find below update Khalifa University COVID-19 guidelines effective from Monday 7th Nov 2022: No PCR test /green pass is required for visitors / employees / contractors Quarantine period for positive cases is still 5 days Wearing face mask is optional Keynote Speakers Martin Brenig-Jones, Chief Executive, Catalyst Consulting Ltd, UK Title of the Keynote: "The practical application of Lean Six Sigma in higher education establishments – what works well, what can we learn?" Synopsis: This keynote will focus on the experience gained in implementing Lean Six Sigma in a number of further educational establishments which have partnered with the speaker's company Catalyst. We have taken a highly practical approach and over the last 2 years during the pandemic have developed this into a hybrid mix of virtual and live workshop-based sessions building on the best from both the Lean and Six Sigma worlds. The speaker will explain this approach explaining the rationale and how the importance of delivering benefits at speed is so important to maintain momentum in Lean Six Sigma deployments. Contents: The contents of my keynote address include: Higher educational establishments (HEE) as extended enterprises The challenges of Lean Six Sigma Deployment in HEEs and how to overcome them Using a hybrid approach – virtual and live workshops The most commonly used tools successfully used in virtual working How to keep educational leaders and management on board Biography: Martin is CEO of Catalyst Consulting Ltd working with blue chip global clients in the field of operational excellence. Prior to this he held a number of senior executive roles in British Telecom (BT). Martin is a recognised expert in quality, programme and project management, process improvement and advanced quality management techniques such as Lean Six Sigma. He is a BQF (British Quality Foundation) certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt and has trained and coached leaders and practitioners at all levels around the world. He combines operational leadership; an engineering background; a curiosity about organisations and what makes them successful; with the ability to work across all organisational functions to make change happen. He describes his personal crusade as 'helping leaders to create brilliant organisations'. Although he can hold his own at the highest intellectual level, he certainly does not have his head in the clouds, preferring practical application and 'making it happen'. He attributes this to his engineering professional training and grounding. Martin's early career was in operational and technical management roles focusing on large scale programme management in the telecommunications business. Before he left BT in 2000, Martin headed up Quality for the group working directly with Divisional Managing Directors and their teams across the business on major change programmes. A particular strength is his ability to connect ideas, people, and systems together to bring about change. He is an excellent team builder and workshop facilitator. Martin is a regular conference speaker with a positive, motivational and entertaining style often using props on stage to bring his subject to life. Martin's knowledge and experience of management tools and techniques is unusually wide, from strategy formulation and execution, through scorecards, policy deployment, programme management, process management, change management, risk mitigation, cost analysis, six sigma, lean, and agile. He is the author / co-author of a number of publications including Lean Six Sigma for Dummies which is Wiley's best seller on the subject with sales over 100,000 worldwide. More recently he co-authored 'Lean Six Sigma for Leaders' also published by Wiley with several case studies written by leaders in organisations that Martin has consulted in, including Barclays, Coopervision, and Ricoh. He studied at the University of Liverpool and has a Hons degree in Electronic engineering, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Management. He is a member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology. Beth Cudney, Professor of Data Analytics, John E. Simon School of Business, Maryville University, USA Title of the Keynote: Title: "Integrating the Voice of the Student in Course Design Using the Kano Model" Synopsis: Gathering the voice of the customer is a critical step in designing a new product or service. The same holds true in higher education. In order to design effective classroom activities and assignments, it is important to understand the needs and expectations of our students and how they learn. The Kano model is a methodology for gathering and analysing the voice of the customer. In this presentation, a case study using the Kano model to design a semester project using gamification is presented in order to identify the gamification attributes that will resonate best for students in a specific discipline. Contents: The contents of my keynote address include: Understand how to identify customer needs using the Kano model. Develop a Kano questionnaire Perform VOC analysis using the Kano model Interpret the results of the Kano model analysis Biography: Dr. Elizabeth Cudney is a Professor of Data Analytics in the John E. Simon School of Business at Maryville University. She received her B.S. in Industrial Engineering from North Carolina State University, Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering and MBA from the University of Hartford, and doctorate in Engineering Management from the University of Missouri – Rolla. Dr. Cudney received the 2022 Crosby Medal from ASQ and 2021 Bernard R. Sarchet Award from ASEE EMD for "lifetime achievement in engineering management education. She received the 2021 Walter E. Masing Book Prize from the International Academy for Quality for her book on Lean Six Sigma. In 2018, Dr. Cudney received the ASQ Crosby Medal for her book on Design for Six Sigma. Dr. Cudney received the 2018 IISE Fellow Award. She also received the 2017 Yoshio Kondo Academic Research Prize from the International Academy for Quality for sustained performance in exceptional published works. In 2014, Dr. Cudney was elected as an ASEM Fellow. In 2013, Dr. Cudney was elected as an ASQ Fellow. In 2010, Dr. Cudney was inducted into the International Academy for Quality. She received the 2008 ASQ A.V. Feigenbaum Medal and the 2006 SME Outstanding Young Manufacturing Engineering Award. She has published nine books and over 100 journal papers. Dr. Cudney is a certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt. She holds eight ASQ certifications, which include ASQ Certified Quality Engineer, Manager of Quality/Operational Excellence, and Certified Six Sigma Black Belt, amongst others. Daryl Powell, Chief Scientist and Professor, SINTEF Manufacturing and Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway Title of the Keynote: "No Lean Without Learning - Reflections from the Lean Sensei" Synopsis: Universities seem content with deploying lean projects to eliminate waste and improve processes in back-office support functions only, with the core value delivery processes appearing to have immunity from change. This is the opposite of most examples of lean implementation in the manufacturing sector, where production and delivery processes are the core focus. However, both approaches fail to grasp the true lean ideal. Drawing on inside insights from the Norwegian manufacturing- and higher education sectors and reflecting over his recent Shingo award-winner The Lean Sensei (in which the authors present lean as an education system – not a production system), in this keynote speech Daryl seeks answers to the question "What can universities learn from the lean education system?". Isn't it time we began to take our own medicine? Contents: The contents of my keynote include: Lean Higher Education Customer Value Lean as an Education System Professional Bureaucracy Power and Politics Biography: Dr. Daryl Powell is Chief Scientist and Research Manager at SINTEF Manufacturing and Adjunct Professor at both the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and the University of South-Eastern Norway (USN). He is also Visiting Professor at the University of Bergamo, Italy. With more than 15 years of experience in studying and guiding lean transformations, he was recently awarded the honorary title of Professor of Practice in Lean Manufacturing at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) in Swansea, UK. Daryl has more than 100 publications and over 1600 citations and is the recipient of both the Shingo Research Award for the Routledge Companion to Lean Management and the Shingo Publication Award for the Lean Sensei. He has also served on the editorial advisory board of the International Journal of Lean Six Sigma since 2014 and was recently made an honorary member of the International Lean Six Sigma Institute. Dr Sanjay Bhasin - Lean and CI Practitioner - Her Majesty's Prison and Probation Service, UK Title of the Keynote: "Ingredients required and perceptions requiring tackling to enhance LSS maturity within the Public Sector" Synopsis: Whilst the familiarity towards LSS is improving, there exists a need to reinforce how the LSS methodology can play an important role within the political five-year cycles LSS is often viewed in isolation; consequently, other national agendas such as "High Reliability" or "Learning Organization" do not extract upon the learnings from LSS initiatives. As is true of HE, we are being required to demonstrate efficiencies; the leadership and cultural components of LSS are not embraced to the level of the tools. We are embedding better performance, governance and assurance to embed LSS but levels of maturity need work. Contents: The contents of my keynote include: Learning Organization Lean Six Sigma Maturity Leadership and Cultural components of LSS Key Ingredients for success of LSS in Public Sector Biography: Dr Sanjay Bhasin is an accredited senior Lean/Continuous improvement (CI) practitioner depicting high-ranking management positions within the industrial, education and public sectors. As a master Black-belt in LSS, his present position as "Head of Continuous Improvement" for the Probation Service in England and Wales predominantly incorporates steering the organization towards a higher level of Lean maturity. He obtained his PhD in Lean from Aston University. He is the author of various articles published in reputable international journals alongside two books and has frequently presented as key-note speaker at international conferences. Recognition includes most commended award for his research on "culture" in the "International Journal of Lean Six Sigma" and winning national awards for his research by the Institute of CI Public Sector in 2014 and 2015 consecutively. Besides being a peer reviewer of seven international journals. He retains his links with academia and cutting-edge research through his visiting lectureship with Buckingham University. Sandy Furterer – Professor of Practice, Department of Integrated Systems Engineering, The Ohio State University, USA Title of the Keynote: "Identifying Quality Attributes of Teaching Effectiveness through Mixed Methods Analysis" Synopsis: As the COVID-19 pandemic took higher educational learning online, this research identified critical online teaching effectiveness factors from the instructors' perspectives and experiences during COVID-19. A qualitative phenomenology approach was used for this study. A snowball sample was deployed in which fifteen faculty in the engineering and engineering technology fields with experience in online teaching and learning were interviewed. Eight major themes that impact teaching effectiveness in an online environment were identified from the analysis, which included course organization, collaboration, valuable course content, student timely feedback and response, engagement, games, class recordings, and exam, assignment, and quiz grades. The factors identified for online teaching effectiveness can be used by faculty to enhance their course design and delivery while teaching online or blended courses. This research provides insights into factors that impact online teaching effectiveness during the COVID-19 pandemic that had not been explored in previous research. Contents: The contents of my keynote include: Online Teaching Effectiveness Engineering Education Covid-19 and its impact on Teaching Effectiveness Qualitative Research Phenomenological Research Biography: Dr. Sandy Furterer has joined the Department of Integrated Systems Engineering at Ohio State as a Professor of Practice in the area of Lean Six Sigma and Systems Engineering. She will also provide curriculum support and teach for the BSET program. Dr. Furterer received her Bachelors and Masters of Industrial & Systems Engineering from Ohio State, an MBA from Xavier University, and her PhD in Industrial Engineering from the University of Central Florida. Dr. Furterer's teaching experience has included lean six sigma, systems engineering fundamentals, model-based systems engineering, leadership and diversity, engineering economy, and other industrial and systems engineering courses. Dr. Furterer's teaching experience has included lean six sigma, systems engineering fundamentals, model-based systems engineering, leadership and diversity, engineering economy, and other industrial and systems engineering courses. Before joining Ohio State, Dr. Furterer was a tenured Associate Professor at the University of Dayton in the Engineering Management, Systems and Technology Department. She has over 25 years of experience in business process and quality improvements. She is an ASQ Certified Manager of Quality / Organizational Excellence, a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt, a Certified Quality Engineer, a Certified Manager of Quality / Operational Excellence, an ASQ fellow, and a certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt. Dr. Furterer's research projects have focused on lean six sigma, change management, leadership and diversity, systems engineering, healthcare systems and engineering education. She developed a framework to integrate lean and six sigma methods applied in local government. Dr. Furterer has published 9 textbooks in the areas of systems engineering, lean six sigma, design for six sigma and quality engineering methods and tools, as well as 6 textbook chapters, with the latest being a Lean Systems in Engineering Management chapter in the 6th edition of the Maynard Industrial Engineering Handbook. She has published 21 peer-reviewed research articles, 39 peer-reviewed conference proceedings, and presented 8 invited presentations and panels, and 98 conference presentations. Dr Bart Lameijer, Assistant Professor of Business Analytics and LSS Master Black Belt, Amsterdam Business School, university of Amsterdam, The Netherlands Title of the Keynote: Contemporary developments and their managerial implications in Higher Education Synopsis: The situation for Higher Education institutes anno 2022 is challenging. We are witnessing an increasing need for life-long learning in a non-linear world and there is a greater need for graduates to be critical, self-leading problem solvers. Consequently, we see a steadily increasing inflow of students (both in variety and volumes) and witness a lower tolerance for mundane error-prone rigid administrative processes by staff and students. Finally, we observe emerging technologies and new fast-growing innovators (web-based learning platforms) that tap into the "skills-over-degrees" demand. The purpose of this keynote address is to have an informed discussion about these contemporary developments in Higher Education, and discuss their managerial implications related to the deployment of continuous improvement/ data-based process improvement initiatives. Contents: The contents of my keynote include: The situation for Higher Education anno 2022 – some concrete implications. Managerial implications – what does it take to adequately respond? Lean Six Sigma based continuous improvement programmes – what is it and how can it help? Examples of how Lean Six Sigma based continuous improvement programmes can facilitate. Biography: Bart Lameijer is Assistant Professor Business Analytics at the Department of Business Analytics of the University of Amsterdam Business School, the Netherlands. Furthermore he is co-director of the Institute for Business and Industrial Statistics at the University of Amsterdam Business School. His expertise lays in Lean management and Six Sigma implementation for Operational Excellence purposes, and his research interests centre around both organization-wide and project-level data-driven process improvement methodology implementation. Please visit the conference website for more information. Read More
7 December 2022 - 9 December 2022
2nd Annual Conference of the Emirates Society of Clinical Microbiology (ESCM) The 2nd Annual Conference of the Emirates Society of Clinical Microbiology (ESCM) brings together experts from many fields to present their latest findings, guidelines, and experiences. The conference is scheduled in both in-person and virtual versions. It is an occasion to connect with colleagues in microbiology and immunology, as well as professors, researchers, students, and technical staff from the field of medical microbiology & immunology, delegates from various industries, and inspiring speakers and experts who will share evidence-based findings for quality and safety in patient care and improvement of microbiologists in global health. View the event website here: https://www.ku.ac.ae/escm-annual-conference Read More
Digital Universities MENA Higher education is at a pivotal moment across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and governments are spearheading new incentives to drive digital transformation to deliver world-class education at scale. THE Digital Universities MENA will bring together education leaders, policymakers and industry partners to discuss how institutions across the region can embrace digital transformation and internationalization to meet the needs of students and society and rise to the forefront of the digital economy. The event will also feature cutting-edge start-ups and the latest technologies set to accelerate education into the next decade of transformation. For more information, visit the event website https://www.timeshighered-events.com/digital-universities-mena-2022 Read More
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Arab Health 2023 Arab Health brings together key stakeholders to collaborate and make healthcare a more sustainable, positive impact industry. Discover the way forward through sustainable and innovative solutions that will disrupt existing models, revolutionizing healthcare for future generations. Visit the event website here: https://www.arabhealthonline.com/en/Home.html Read More
World Future Energy Summit (WFES) 2023 The World Future Energy Summit is the leading international event accelerating sustainability and the global transition to clean energy. Exhibition, technology showcase, investment incubator and business forum all rolled into one event, the summit convenes leaders, innovators and global thinkers to share ideas that are creating the blueprints for a sustainable future. For more information, visit the event website https://www.worldfutureenergysummit.com/ Read More
IEEE Innovative Smart Grid Technology (ISGT) Conference 2023 Under the theme, "Secure and Resilient Smart Grids" the Conference will gather academics and industry experts to promote and discuss innovations and developments in the field of smart grid technology and applications, address new challenges, share solutions and talk about future research directions of the interface of technology, information, and complex systems. Visit the event website here: https://ieee-isgt-me.org/ Read More
International Defense Exhibition & Conference (IDEX 2023) IDEX is the only international defense exhibition and conference in the MENA region demonstrating the latest technology across land, sea and air sectors of defense. It is a unique platform to establish and strengthen relationships with government departments, businesses and armed forces throughout the region. Read More
Unmanned Systems Simulation & Training (UMEX) 2024 Building on the success of the previous Unmanned Systems Exhibition and Conference in 2016, 2018 & 2020, launched during the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX), the Middle East region is ready to welcome a bigger and better UMEX show in 2024, with a broader scope which will include a Simulation and Training (SIMTEX) zone to reflect the growth and investment in the UAE and GCC countries. UMEX and SIMTEX are ideally positioned to provide a professional platform for manufacturers to meet operators and establish lucrative business relationships while promoting the ecological, environmental, civil and humanitarian benefits of unmanned systems and military simulation and training. View the event website here: https://umexabudhabi.ae/ Read More
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Drones: Safe and Secure Operation
Drones: Safe and Secure Operation by Dr. Abdulhadi Shoufan
Soil salinization: An hydrological perspective
Soil salinization: An hydrological perspective by Dr. Annalisa Molini
Electric Transportation/Electric Vehicles
Electric Transportation/Electric Vehicles by Dr. Balanthi Beig
Biofeedback, Mindfulness and Resilience in the Era of Covid-19
Biofeedback, Mindfulness and Resilience in the Era of Covid-19 by Dr. Herbert Jelinek
Technologies Leading to Sustainable Energy Transition
Technologies Leading to Sustainable Energy Transition by Dr. Samuel Mao
'Exercise Snacks' for a Healthier You
'Exercise Snacks' for a Healthier You by Kim Thompson
The Impact of the Mathematical Sciences in Modern Society
The Impact of the Mathematical Sciences in Modern Society by Dr. Jorge Zubelli
Photonics: Controlling the Flow of Light
Photonics: controlling the flow of light by Dr. Jaime Viegas
Sustainable solutions for the road infrastructure in Abu Dhabi
Sustainable solutions for the road infrastructure in Abu Dhabi by Dr. Michele Lanotte
Factors that are Driving Innovation
External factors that are driving Innovation in both Public and Private Sectors by Dr. Toufic Mezher
Curriculum Vitae Workshop by Joe Lahoud
Competencies in Medicine and Biotechnology for Abu Dhabi & the UAE
Developing Competencies in Medicine and Biotechnology for Abu Dhabi & the UAE by Dr. Habiba Alsafar
A Sustainable, Long-Term, Effective Lifestyle
Create a Sustainable, Long-Term, Effective Lifestyle by Abdus Sabur Muhammad
Positive Teamwork
Combine Strengths of People Through Positive Teamwork by Abdus Sabur Muhammad
Using MBTI to learn about yourself and others
Using MBTI to learn about yourself and others by Kholoud Ribhi Elayyan
Why should I study petroleum sciences?
MSc student Ahmed AlZaabi details the wide range petroleum sciences and explains why it's important to keep researching oil and gas.
Is it possible to charge an electric car wirelessly?
Dr. Jamal Alsawalhi introduces us to the concept of wireless power transfer and how it can be used to change our lives in an age of electric vehicles.
What's the big deal about epidemiology?
Dr. Juan Acuna explains exactly why epidemiology is so important, especially in a global pandemic, and how it impacts every part of our lives.
What is an exponential organization?
Jean-Luc Scherer introduces exponential technologies, organizations and platform business models.
What makes a start-up successful?
Syed Tariq details the importance of team dynamics for a successful start-up journey.
Can anybody be creative?
Jean-Luc Scherer explains how to take a systematic approach to creativity and the innovation process.
How can I stop procrastinating?
Dr. Sami Mejri explains why we procrastinate and offers his top tips for reducing procrastination.
What can we do to stop the spread of Covid-19?
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"Everything around you is in Russian..."
You and your team were very excited about taking over this Russian space station for the next few months. You thought you were prepared for just about anything, but nothing could prepare you for this. Your ears are still ringing from the explosion and you still feel a bit dizzy, but your team is looking at you to take action.
All communication with earth is down, so there will be no help from that end.
Everybody is still in shock, not only from the explosion but because of the three dead Russians floating in front of you. They are not only dead Russian cosmonauts, they were supposed to be your guides in the space station and even more importantly, your interpreters. They were supposed to show you the ropes in the MIR II for a few weeks and help you to translate all the essential stuff.
Everything around you is in Russian: the instruction manuals, the signs, the posters. Even the computer voice on the intercom is in Russian and it seems to repeat itself a couple of times: 'Kislorod postavka shest'desyat odin minut, Kislorod postavka shest'des odin minut'. You grab your little Russian dictionary and translate as best you can. You're pleasantly surprised how quickly you find the translation but the outcome is less pleasant 'oxygen supply 61 minutes'.
The intercom voice speaks again saying: 'Shest'desyat minut', you know right away that 'shest'desyat' means sixty.


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American Teacher Arrested At Bali Airport For Illegal Vape Stashed In Camera Bag
Bali Police have arrested an American school teacher at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport. The 37-year-old, with initials JJB, was arrested for carrying marijuana vape e-liquid into Indonesia hidden in his camera case.
During a press conference the Airport Police Chief AKBP Ida Ayu Wikarniti accompanied by the Head of Customs at Ngurah Rai, Mira Puspita Dewi, explained the arrest. They shared that he has been arrested on Tuesday 7th August after arriving on Batik Air OD 177 from Kuala Lumpur.
Dewi told the press that 'As per procedure, Customs and Excise officers check passenger's luggage'. The X-Ray of his luggage flagged suspicious bottles in his camera bag. During the search of his bags, officers found e-liquid cartridges containing marijuana. The liquid was sent off for tests and it was confirmed that the e-liquid did contain narcotic substances and was not simply a flavored vape liquid.
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During his interrogation, the accused claimed to be traveling alone to Indonesia and that he did not know that marijuana was illegal in all forms in Indonesia. He was paraded at the press conference wearing a bright orange prisoner's overall branded with the number 62.
He also wore a brown balaclava to cover his face. Dewi also confirmed that authorities do not believe that the accused had any intent to supply. Wikarniti told the press 'Based on the suspect's statement that the narcotic evidence is his and is to be used during his stay or vacation in Bali'.
The suspect has been charged with Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 35 of 2009 concerning Narcotics, namely Article 113 Paragraph 1 with the threat of imprisonment for a minimum of five years, a maximum of 15 years, and a minimum fine of Rp. 1 billion, a maximum of Rp. 10 billion (USD 67,000 – 680,000).
There were no comments shared by any legal representation for the American during the press conference. Neither Dewi nor Wikarniti alluded to any involvement from the American Consulate in legal proceedings.
The suspect is the second American citizen to be arrested for possessing marijuana vape e-liquid in August. A Californian named in the press only by his initials JPC was arrested at his home in Kuta after a suspicious parcel was sent to him from Thailand.
A parcel was flagged by customs officials in Bali after the package had an address but no named receiver. Customs alerted the Denpasar Police to the matter who tracked the parcel to the address.
During a search of the property, police found seven bottles of the 'suspected marijuana-containing liquids' which were tested and confirmed to contain illegal substances. Bali, and Indonesia more broadly, have exceptionally tough laws on drugs.
Despite many countries around the world moving to legalize, or at least decriminalize marijuana use for recreational purposes, Indonesia has confirmed that it will retain its zero-tolerance approach to marijuana and any other narcotic substances.
Travelers are reminded that border officials in Indonesia are now actively looking at vape liquids along with their usual checks for drugs and other illegal substances. Any cannabis-related product is considered illegal in Indonesia. In the past travelers have been bought in for questioning and even arrested for possessing hemp massage oil and clothing with a marijuana leaf on it. CBD, even for therapeutic or medicinal purposes, is strictly forbidden.
A Brazilian student who was traveling to Bali from Kuala Lumpur, after a trip to Thailand, was recently arrested for carrying marijuana into Indonesia. Much like the accused, 25-year-old, Alberto Sampaio Gressler claimed that he was unaware that marijuana was illegal in Indonesia. He has also been arrested and charged with drug-related offenses and faces a minimum of 4-years in prison.
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I totally agree with outlawing any illegal drugs, but mistaking CBD Gummies with THC is totally stupid and shows 3rd world mentality. Perhaps an education is in order!
@Firechef, outlawing illegal drugs? That's the only thing that makes them illegal, is laws, not common sense. Marijuana is only an "illegal drug" because a country says it is. It's a therapeutic medicine in many states in the USA.
This is an absolute tragedy.
Kerobokan is obtaining new teacher directly from USA, like all leading education institutions in the world, if US government don't call him back.
Wake up Indonesia! Big pharma isn't giving the pain killers so people have to sneek in cbd. For fark sake. Stop the meth and the dealers but 'cbd' should be 100% legal.


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The Village of Rosemont water tower with its intricate rose design has been an area landmark since its construction in 1982. The colorful tower has been repainted twice, in 1990 and 1998, each time using oil-based enamel paint. When Christopher Burke Engineering and the Village of Rosemont, Illinois, needed to recoat the intricate, multi-color rose design on the 500,000 gallon tower in 2006, they chose fluoropolymer technology from Tnemec to prevent this one-of-a-kind hybrid from fading. "The rose pattern required six different colors, so we had to apply them in two different layers," reported Kenneth Brend, who was in charge of the project for Jetco, Ltd. "We went around the whole tower once applying half the colors, then came back again and finished the design."
A flexible containment system was required for most of the work to prevent renegade dust from escaping the jobsite, which was adjacent to a heavily traveled McDonald's drive-through. "We had to build a canopy from the base of the tower across the drive-through lane of the restaurant," Brend recalled. "Thirty-five tons of concrete had to be poured at the bases of the 1,600 square foot canopy to prevent movement during high winds." From the start of the project in June 2006 to its completion in November 2006, the drive-through stayed open without a single report of property damage from overspray.Rosemont Water Tower Exterior Close UpRosemont Water Tower Exterior at Night The Rosemont water tower was chosen as Tnemec Company's 2006 Tank of the Year for its impressive exterior artwork and choice of coating system.
The tower's exterior was sandblasted to bare metal in accordance with SSPC-SP6/NACE No. 3 Commercial Blast Cleaning prior to the application of Series 91-H2O Hydro-Zinc, a two-component, moisture-cured, aromatic urethane zinc-rich primer. The primer was spray-applied to the tower's exterior, followed by an intermediate coat of Series 73 Endura-Shield, an aliphatic acrylic polyurethane, to provide additional film thickness for corrosion resistance.
Brend duplicated the original rose design by sketching it in pencil directly onto the tower using photographs as a reference. He spent several weeks applying the finish coat of Series 700 HydroFlon, a two-component, fluoropolymer polyurethane chosen for its superior long-term gloss and color retention as well as its life expectancy. "We used 9-inch rollers to apply the finish coat wherever there were solid colors, like on the riser," Brend noted. "For the detailed work, we used 4 inch rollers and dozens of 2-1/2 inch sash brushes."
"We worked on the tower exterior for 97 days, although we were at the jobsite a total of 165 days," Brend added. "Wind and rain caused a lot of downtime, but after it was finished, the Rosemont public works department received numerous phone calls from people stating how beautiful it looked. Everybody loved it."


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As most of you know, legendary baseball figure Frank Robinson passed away recently after a bout with cancer. In addition to being one of the best all-around players who ever stepped on the field, Frank was a manager and baseball executive, serving in different capacities over time. He devoted his entire adult life to the game he loved.
I, along with many others, have long argued that Robinson is one of the most underrated players in baseball history – even though he captured MVPs in both leagues, was a two-time World Series Champion, a 14-time All-Star, a Gold Glove winner, put up monstrous career numbers and even won a Triple Crown. Unfortunately for Frank, he played in an era filled with some of the game's biggest names, from Hank Aaron to Roberto Clemente to Willie Mays. Of course, these icons and more also played in the outfield, which made it even more difficult for Frank to stand out amongst his peers.
That said, this column isn't about Frank Robinson the player, it is about Frank Robinson the person.
Several years ago, I had the pleasure of attending a special dinner, which is best described as a celebration of baseball. There were about 25 guests at the dinner, and a good percentage of the attendees were Hall of Famers. Most of the remaining guests were either wives of the players, celebrities or executives from different worlds. A recently-retired Derek Jeter was there as well. I am still trying to figure out why I was invited to this great event, but it will remain a memorable one for sure.
The seating was pre-selected at the extensive table before us and the name cards were prominently placed at each seat. Of course, I felt out of place in the presence of so many players I admired growing up, like Eddie Murray and Dave Winfield. To be completely candid, I was a little nervous. As I approached the table, I noticed some of the names surrounding me, which included former flamethrower Goose Gossage and legendary sportscaster Al Michaels, owner of the unmistakable voice. To my immediate left was Frank Robinson and his wife Barbara.
Before I could say anything or sit down, Frank introduced himself and his lovely wife. Now for the hard part. After introducing myself to him, what do I say next? As we sat down to begin the dinner, the servers began delivering small bowls of soup to each guest. Frank immediately told the server that he was not a big fan of soup and politely declined. It happened so quickly, that another server brought a bowl of soup over and placed it in front of Frank. Once again, Frank politely declined and asked that the server remove the bowl.
Just as Frank was placing the dinner napkin on his lap, yet another server placed a bowl of soup on Frank's plate. Keep in mind that the three deliveries of soup took place over the course of a minute or so. Let's just say that the service was incredible. At this point, I could tell Frank was getting a bit frustrated, so I decided to take a chance and really break the ice.
Let's be clear about something. The delicious red wine that I ingested like Kool-Aid helped provide the liquid courage I needed at that instance. There was a moment of silence after the comment was made, and in that millisecond, I was mortified. Then, suddenly, Frank grabbed his napkin, placed it over his mouth and started laughing hysterically. Some of the guests at our end of the table were looking at Frank and wondering what the heck was going on. Then Frank's wife leaned over to ask what was so funny. Frank was laughing so hard that he had a hard time getting the words out in a coherent manner. At one point, he jokingly asked me if I wanted to head out and go to McDonald's with him.
The ice was officially broken, and I was relieved. From that point forward, Frank and I talked about many things, from how baseball has changed to his love of movies. In fact, Frank told me that one of the things he liked to do when he had down time as a player was to go the movies by himself. He said it helped him relax. It was something we connected on since I did the same as a young man from time to time. We joked with one another that the other people in the theater probably thought we were serial killers, but we didn't care.
For over two hours Frank and I talked about a lot of things. I found him to be extremely intelligent and insightful during our conversation. Most importantly, Frank was friendly and outgoing with someone who clearly reeked of feeling out of place at this exclusive event. I can't claim that we were close friends, but for an evening, Frank made me feel like we were when he didn't have to do so.
The sports world has lost a heck of a ballplayer, but the entire world has lost an even better person.


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Through the ARB, SaviCorp® has initiated testing of its DynoValve®/DynoCap products on all United States vehicle models, up to 2014, to garner quantitative data regarding the benefits of their implementation. In conjunction with these crucial tests, the company has also partnered with the United States Postal Service (USPS) to subject the DynoValve®/DynoCap to voluntary EPA 511 testing, to assist in obtaining its United Arab Emirates (UAE) mandate.
Both ARB and EPA accreditations, when achieved, along with ISO 9001 certification, will open the door, giving SaviCorp® worldwide leadership credentials. With the finalization of SaviCorp®'s General Services Administration (GSA) schedule imminent, the company is primed to grow its foothold, both domestically and internationally.
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U.S. mulls quotas on steel, aluminum after extending deadline
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. officials are pushing for quotas and "other restrictions" on steel and aluminum imports, a top trade official said on Tuesday after the White House announced a month-long extension of tariff exemptions for Canada, Mexico and the European Union.
Workers stand behind rolls of steel at the ArcelorMittal Dofasco steel plant in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, March 13, 2018. REUTERS/Mark Blinch
The decision to extend that deadline was welcomed by many of America's trading partners, but they continued to push for permanent exemptions.
"We will have quotas and other restrictions to make sure that we defend our industries in the interest of national security," White House trade adviser Peter Navarro told steel industry executives.
President Donald Trump's administration said in March it would impose tariffs of 25 percent on steel imports and 10 percent on aluminum in a bid to stanch imports from China, which it says had driven down prices and put U.S. companies out of business.
But it granted temporary exemptions to allies such as Canada, Mexico and the EU, which had been due to expire on Tuesday morning. The administration said on Monday night those exemptions would continue for a month, but added a full imposition of tariffs remained an option.
"Last night's decision is certainly a step forward," Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland told reporters on Tuesday, adding: "Canada will continue to work for a full and permanent exemption."
Before Tuesday, South Korea was the only country with a full exemption after it agreed to quotas. The White House said on Monday it had reached agreements for permanent exemptions for Argentina, Australia and Brazil.
The White House has attempted to link exemptions for steel and aluminum imports from the EU to a reduction of tariffs on car imports by the bloc.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross delivers a speech during the Americas Business Summit in Lima, Peru April 12, 2018. REUTERS/Andres Stapff
That move has been rejected by the EU, which says it must receive a permanent exemption on the steel and aluminum tariffs before holding a wider discussion on trade. It has rejected a discussion of auto trade.
'PROTRACTED EXTENSIONS' UNLIKELY
"We're having some potentially fruitful discussions about an overall reduction in trade tensions," U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said of the discussions with the EU in a CNBC interview.
"I don't think we have any intention to grant protracted extensions. That defeats the whole purpose."
Trump has invoked a 1962 trade law to erect protections for U.S. steel and aluminum producers on national security grounds, amid a worldwide glut of both metals that is largely blamed on excess production in China.
The tariffs have increased friction with U.S. trading partners and prompted several challenges before the World Trade Organization.
At the same time as pursuing the metals tariffs, which have raised concern among U.S. consumers of steel and aluminum that rising costs will make them uncompetitive, the Trump administration has set out to tackle what it says is China's theft of intellectual property from U.S. companies.
A U.S. delegation will travel to Beijing this week to discuss the issue. Trump has threatened to add $100 billion of imports from China to initial list of $50 billion if China retaliates against U.S. goods.
Reporting by Jason Lange and Lisa Lambert; Additional reporting by David Lawder in Washington, David Ljunggren in Ottawa and Philip Blenkinsop in Brussels; Editing by Paul Simao and Peter Cooney


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Coming out in India: How to Tackle the Dilemma?
We never realized, amidst his deep stares, that he too might need someone to open up to.
A STORY BY: AroonaBanerjie
Being an Asian, it's inherent that I belong to a community that is very strict and conservative about the way matters of family are curated and concerned. When it comes to sexuality,at school, we aren't taught much how to deal with an umbrella topic that has such a wide scope and nuances. Having a friend in high school who was gay, taught me an important lesson in life: how does a person deal with something so delicate and how can one's life revolve around it entirely.
This friend was Jai, who was an average shy Indian boy, always used to get awkward amongst our group; which consisted of many guys. When we were in our early adolescence, we just deemed him as an introvert, who doesn't like to mess with people and is quite studious. So, we never made fun of him and most of the time he was left alone with his own string of thoughts. We never realized, amidst his deep stares, that he too might need someone to open up to and some amount of attention, and a kind listening ear who can, if not bail him out, help him lighten the burden on his shoulders instead.
Slowly as days progressed, he was busier and busier with his own studies, avoided public tuition classes with the rest of us, and whatnot. Slowly, we started avoiding him entirely. Then came our most-awaited, farewell party. It was that time of the year, to dress up well and have a fun-filled day!
Jai ended up attending. He was dressed up in formals, with a red bow tie. I still vividly remember him going down, and talking to Aparshakti, one of our classmates, and my close friends. After a few exchanges of words, the next moment we saw Jai being held by his collar violently and being beaten black and blue by Aparshakti. We all rushed to stop them, only to hear Aparshakti saying 'he's a faggot, trying to seduce me!'.
There was a deafening silence around us, followed by Jai storming out, his cheeks flushed red with anger. The matter was not taken up seriously, and we all waved it away, taking it as a casual random joke. But those who knew Jai close enough, things started to fall into place suddenly and unexpectedly. It was all crystal clear, about why he wouldn't talk to the guys, and why he wouldn't hang out with us often.
Feeling sad and empathetic for him, I approached him and spoke to him about everything. At first, he was resistant enough to casually whisk away the topic, but upon my persistent firmness, he opened up to talk about it.
I along with my other friends, advised him, to come out to his parents when he feels they would be okay with him being "gay' as he was still dependent on his parents financially.
We suggested that he keep the secret until he was independent enough to fend for himself. After 6 years of struggling and grappling with serious emotions, Jai came out to his parents, who in turn blamed him and tried to "talk him out of being gay." They said it was nothing but a mental disorder, which could be cured by marriage.
That was the day when the always silent Jai, explained that being gay doesn't make him less human than anyone else. He still can feel the pain and warmth of love, even if it is from the same gender. That day, he walked out with his head held high, and proud, for he finally was able to justify himself and his conscience, for being "gay" isn't wrong or unacceptable.
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DBBC's Cassie Fowler Wins Minor League Women in Baseball Scholarship
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DBBC Assistant Group Sales Manager Cassie Fowler
DBBC Assistant Group Sales Manager Cassie Fowler has been selected as a recipient of the 2019 Women in Baseball Leadership Scholarship. Minor League Baseball made the announcement on Thursday, November 7, 2019.
"Cassie is one of the most (if not the most) respected people in our organization," said DBBC Ticket Sales Manager Brian Simorka. "She hits her sales goals annually with professionalism and compassion for the fans and her clients."
The scholarship includes a trip to the Baseball Winter Meetings, including registration, airfare and lodging. The 2019 Baseball Winter Meetings will be held on December 8-12 in San Diego. Fowler will also be honored at the Women in Baseball Leadership Event, held during the week of the meetings.
Fowler is thrilled for the opportunity to attend the meetings, where baseball executives, media and exhibitors converge for networking, educational workshops and discussions about trends and innovations in the industry.
"I am so honored and excited to be one of the recipients of this scholarship," she said. "I've never been to Winter Meetings or California so this will be such an amazing experience for me. I had such a wonderful time at Innovators Summit in El Paso last month and I hear that Winter Meetings is a lot like that conference, but on steroids. So I'm super excited to see what all is involved."
The Bulls are proud to have Fowler help represent the team in San Diego.
DBBC's Cassie Fowler receives the Durham Bulls Carlile Employee of the Month for February 2019 from DBBC's Scott Strickland (left) & DBBC's Chip Allen.
"Cassie is constantly thinking outside the box to stay ahead of the curve and her clients' needs," said Simokra. "The rapport she has built with them is unmatched. She has been recognized several times internally with salesperson of the month, and year, as well as employee of the month. She is one of the hardest working people in the industry, and I am so happy that she will be recognized for it by Minor League Baseball!"
Simorka nominated Fowler for the honor.
"I didn't even know that Brian nominated me, and I am so grateful and touched that he would think to nominate me for this opportunity," she said. "Brian has been such a big supporter of me for years and I wouldn't be where I am today without him."
Simorka, along with DBBC Vice President of Baseball Operations Mike Birling and DBCC Assistant General Manager – Sales Chip Allen, surprised her with the announcement.
"I learned of the big news while sitting in Mike Birling's office with Chip and Brian thinking we are just having a basic ticket meeting, but then Mike receives a call and puts it on speaker," Fowler explained. "It was Pat O'Conner, President of MiLB informing me that Brian nominated me and that I had been selected. Such a cool experience to have Pat O'Conner share the big exciting news with me."
Born and raised in Durham, Fowler earned a degree in Health and Human Kinetics with a concentration in Sports Management from Ohio Wesleyan University in Dayton, Ohio. She joined the Bulls in 2014, quickly becoming adept at sports sales. She won the Durham Bulls Ticket Sales Salesperson of the Year Award for both 2016 and 2018. The Bulls created a new award in 2019, the Rhonda Carlile Employee of the Month, named for the long-term Bulls staffer who retired in January. Fowler won the Carlile Employee of the Month Award for February 2019, nominated by her peers.
The Minor League Baseball honor is yet another well-deserved accolade in her shining sports career.
"It also feels really good to be a successful female in a male dominated field," said Fowler, "and I hope that I can show other females in sports and entertainment that we can break down those walls and prove to the sports world that us females can kick some butt in the office."
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Seth Itzkan, speaking at the "Houston After Oil" session of the Association for the Study of Peak and Gas (ASPO) 2007 conference in Houston. Segment 2 discusses the Beddington Zero Energy Development (BedZED) in Beddington, England, outside of London, as well as a ZED Quarter, and the Changsha Master Plan.


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It is and always will be determined by the other factors and road users in any given situation.
You could be in a situation where to slow early would almost guarantee the following driver overtakes and even does so aggressively. This conjures up a scenario that would be completely unacceptable.
Same scenario minus the other driver could be more than acceptable.
Therefore the distance is circumstantial.
So pupil will eventually anticipate the lights but also anticipate any other road user who could be involved in their situation at that moment.
yeah I see where your coming from, there are so many idiots on the road who just dont have any consideration for anyone, driving ahead yesterday when this driver came straight across us from the right did a U turn and drove off, good job my pupil was alert (and me or course ), or when your on a 50 road and your up to speed but drivers still feel the need to break the law and overtake, lets hope the police cars with the speed guns are round the corner.
Not a minority group though - not just the idiots. But the Jekyll and Hyde crew as well:- You know normal law abiding people who just become the aggressive nutter, idiot, the moment they take control of a vehicle.


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Why we retained workers in Ajaokuta inspite not being fully operational — minister
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The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Mr Olamilekan Adegbite says workers are retained at the Ajaokuta Steel Company to protect the Infrastructure from vandalism.
Adegbite said this when he featured at a forum of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja.
According to him, it is important to keep the place running.
He said the reason why successive governments could still talk about the company was because of the few workers keeping the place running.
"The steel territory where Ajaokuta sits is about three times bigger than the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
"So, you can imagine an investment of that magnitude being left without people to maintain.
"If everybody is withdrawn from there, we would not be sitted ere today talking about Ajaokuta because it will not exist anymore.
"You know who we are. If that place is left like that people will cannibalise the place and turn everything into scrap," he said.
He said the plants were still functional, adding that at full production, the company was capable of employing more than 10,000 workers.
On whether or not the company had produced anything steel since its establishment in the 70s, Adegbite said it had produced at certain period.
He said, "Ajaokuta has actually produced at certain period.
"It is only that it has not produced liquid steel, which is the ultimate because it can be converted into any desired metal.
"Billets were being imported from abroad, so Ajaokuta has always functioned in one way or the other.
7'So, all these years, alot of investment has gone into training people toward steel production.
"People went on secondment while others were sent for first degree and Masters.
"So many people were trained in Russia because it was built by the Soviet Union in those days."
The minister further said the workers, some of whom had retired had kept hope alive that Ajaokuta steel company would work.
He said, "these hands were kept together because we do not want to lose them".
On argument as to whether or not the non-take-off of the company was because the "gods are angry" the minister said the communities had been carried along over the years.
This gesture according to him is to show respect for the people and their culture.
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package natlab.toolkits.analysis.test;

import java.util.HashSet;
import java.util.Set;

import natlab.toolkits.analysis.HashMapFlowMap;
import natlab.toolkits.analysis.Merger;
import natlab.toolkits.analysis.Mergers;
import natlab.utils.NodeFinder;
import analysis.AbstractSimpleStructuralForwardAnalysis;
import ast.ASTNode;
import ast.AssignStmt;
import ast.Function;
import ast.Name;
import ast.Script;
import ast.Stmt;

/**
 * A simple forward analysis example, computing reaching definitions.
 *
 * @author Jesse Doherty
 */
public class ReachingDefs
    extends AbstractSimpleStructuralForwardAnalysis<HashMapFlowMap<String,Set<AssignStmt>>>
{
	public static final AssignStmt UNDEF = new AssignStmt();
	public static final AssignStmt PARAM = new AssignStmt();
	public static final AssignStmt GLOBAL = new AssignStmt();

	private Merger<Set<AssignStmt>> merger = Mergers.union();

    private HashMapFlowMap<String,Set<AssignStmt>> startMap;
    private NameCollector nameCollector;

    public ReachingDefs( ASTNode<?> tree )
    {
        super(tree);
//        DEBUG=true;
        startMap = new HashMapFlowMap<String,Set<AssignStmt>>(merger);
        nameCollector= new NameCollector(tree);
        nameCollector.analyze();
        for( String var : nameCollector.getAllNames() )
            startMap.put( var, new HashSet<AssignStmt>() );
    }

    /**
     * Defines the merge operation for this analysis.
     *
     * This implementation uses the union method defined by {@link
     * AbstrcatFlowMap}. Note that the union method deals with the
     * cases where {@literal in1==in2}, {@literal in1==out} or
     * {@literal in2==out}.
     */
    public void merge( HashMapFlowMap<String,Set<AssignStmt>> in1,
                       HashMapFlowMap<String,Set<AssignStmt>> in2,
                       HashMapFlowMap<String,Set<AssignStmt>> out )
    {
    	Set<String> keys = new HashSet<String>(in1.keySet());
        keys.addAll(in2.keySet());
        for (String s: keys){
        	Set<AssignStmt> res = new HashSet<AssignStmt>();
    		res.addAll(in1.get(s));
    		res.addAll(in2.get(s));
        	out.put(s, res);
        }
    }

    /**
     * Creates a copy of the FlowMap with copies of the contained set.
     */
    public void copy( HashMapFlowMap<String,Set<AssignStmt>> in,
                      HashMapFlowMap<String,Set<AssignStmt>> out )
    {
        if( in == out )
            return;
        out.clear();
        for( String i : in.keySet() )
            out.put(i, new HashSet<AssignStmt>(in.get(i)));
    }

    /**
     * Creates a copy of the given flow-map and returns it.
     */
    public HashMapFlowMap<String,Set<AssignStmt>>
        copy( HashMapFlowMap<String,Set<AssignStmt>> in )
    {
        HashMapFlowMap<String,Set<AssignStmt>> out = new HashMapFlowMap<String,Set<AssignStmt>>();
        copy(in, out);
        return out;
    }

    public void caseFunction(Function f)
    {
    	currentOutSet = newInitialFlow();
    	currentInSet = currentOutSet;
        for (Name n: NodeFinder.find(f, Name.class)){
        	Set<AssignStmt> s = new HashSet<AssignStmt>();
        	s.add(UNDEF);
        	currentOutSet.put(n.getID(), s);
        }
        for (Name inputArg: f.getInputParamList()){
        	Set<AssignStmt> s = new HashSet<AssignStmt>();
        	s.add(PARAM);
        	currentOutSet.put(inputArg.getID(), s);
        }
        caseASTNode(f.getStmts());
        outFlowSets.put(f, currentOutSet);
    }

    public void caseScript(Script f)
    {
    	currentOutSet = newInitialFlow();
    	currentInSet = currentOutSet;
        for (Name n: NodeFinder.find(f, Name.class)){
        	Set<AssignStmt> s = new HashSet<AssignStmt>();
        	s.add(UNDEF);
        	currentOutSet.put(n.getID(), s);
        }
        caseASTNode(f.getStmts());
        outFlowSets.put(f, currentOutSet);
    }

    public HashMapFlowMap<String,Set<AssignStmt>> newInitialFlow()
    {
        return copy(startMap);
    }

    public void caseAssignStmt( AssignStmt node )
    {
        inFlowSets.put( node, currentInSet );
        currentOutSet = copy(currentInSet);
        Set<String> defVars = nameCollector.getNames( node );

        for( String n : defVars ){
            Set<AssignStmt> newDefSite = new HashSet<AssignStmt>();
            newDefSite.add( node );
            currentOutSet.put( n, newDefSite );
        }
        outFlowSets.put(node, currentOutSet);
    }

    public void caseStmt( Stmt node )
    {
        inFlowSets.put( node, currentInSet );
        currentOutSet = currentInSet;
        outFlowSets.put( node, currentOutSet );
    }

}

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Since I began participating in small group faith-sharing, nearly all of them were lectionary-based (i.e., each meeting revolved around the Sunday readings). It was, by far, the easiest type of meeting to prepare for because you had a given framework (the Sunday readings) and there was an abundance of lectionary-based resources, even back then. And while it was not fully articulated at the time, there was an underlying philosophy that our ministry's main focus was to help prepare our members (many of whom were Catholics just beginning to dive into Scripture, others who were liturgical ministers) celebrate the Eucharist in a meaningful way.
Now, I was involved in leading these meetings for at least six years, give or take, and for the record — I love being Catholic. I love that we celebrate liturgical seasons, the rituals of the Mass and the comfort in knowing that I am praying the same prayer, hearing the same readings that someone across the globe is praying. But as much as I love the rhythm of hearing the same readings every three years (some, every year), there is a fine line between something being rhythmic versus repetitive; ritual vs. rote. And if someone is never challenged or taught to recognize that Scripture can hit us in different ways at different points in our lives, is never shown that the Word of God is living and relevant to our everyday lives, then it's easy to understand why so many people never bother to break open Scripture and allow it to permeate their lives. Because taken at face value, hearing the same Scripture readings over and over again can get pretty boring.
So when I came across this chapter from Rebuilt on message (i.e., homily) preparation and writing messages according to a common theme (i.e., creating a series), I thought that this method of organizing messages into series would be just as effective when creating a curriculum for a lectionary-based small group — AND it would address the tendencies for many lectionary-based small groups to fall into ruts. By using the Sunday readings as a jumping off point, several themes could be covered in a given liturgical year, and they would always be chosen according to the needs of the community. And, more importantly, you wouldn't be covering the same themes every year because, presumably, readings from one year may be saying something different to your group the following year.
Need some inspiration to get started? Click here to check out a list of some suggested themes for 2015, all based on the readings for Year B.
Anna – thanks for taking the time to leave a comment! It's always encouraging knowing that there are professionals out there who are finding these resources helpful — especially when they're from two of my favorite places: California and WTU 🙂 Let me know if there are any other resources you find yourself having to hunt down — I'd love to help!