FINALLY! Can\'t wait to get home from work to listen.
Matt asked whether they thought they were giving the viewers a treat...not really. I remember getting a kick out of the occasional clip show when I was younger, but that was in the pre-DVD/youtube/hulu days, when you only saw an episode once and then maybe again when it was repeated. Thanks to modern technology, we can watch That\'s What She Said montages whenever we want. Computron was funny though.
Just listened to this episode again (yes, I like going through back episodes) and it dawned on me -- if a company wanted to do background on Dunder-Mifflin, couldn\'t it get a hold of the five years worth of documentary footage? If I\'m the banker, and I see the film crew scurrying around, I\'m immediately looking for the director or producer to get my hands on a rough cut at the very least.


Boston: Ginn and Company, 1908, publ's blue cloth with printed paper spine label, 507pp, illustrated with nine plates and many woodcuts in the text, one plate loose else a fine copy, from the library of Bernard M. Rosenthal with his booklabel. With: 'Addenda to Rara Arithmetica Which Described in 1908 Such European Arithmetics Printed Before 1601 as Were Then in the Library of the Late George Arthur Plimpton', Boston: Ginn & Co., 1939, 55pp, sewn wraps, vg. Together a generous bibliographical treatment of this collection of incunables, each described in detail with many long annotations and further references. It is rarely found with the addenda. The addenda is mostly concerned with corrections and some additions as well, and is nicely illustrated and printed.


Full day workshop about Microservices Architectures, from the basis to advanced topics like Service Discovery, Load Balancing, Fault Tolerance and Centralized Logging.
Many technologies are involved, like Spring Cloud Netflix, Docker, Cloud Foundry and ELK.
A separate deck describes all the lab exercises.
7. MILAN 18/19.11.2015 - GIULIO SANTOLI What do these Unicorns have in common? (among others) An aggresive adoption of the microservices architecture approach.
9. MILAN 18/19.11.2015 - GIULIO SANTOLI Monolith or Microservices?
11. MILAN 18/19.11.2015 - GIULIO SANTOLI "Loosely coupled service oriented architecture with bounded contexts" Adrian Cockcroft @adrianco (Battery Ventures) What is a Microservice Architecture?
12. MILAN 18/19.11.2015 - GIULIO SANTOLI http://ir.netflix.com/ Netflix is the world's leading Internet television network with over 69 million members in over 60 countries enjoying more than 100 million hours of TV shows and movies per day, including original series, documentaries and feature films. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on nearly any Internet-connected screen.
23. MILAN 18/19.11.2015 - GIULIO SANTOLI How Big is Micro?
26. MILAN 18/19.11.2015 - GIULIO SANTOLI Is this just another hype?
28. MILAN 18/19.11.2015 - GIULIO SANTOLI I. Codebase One codebase tracked in revision control, many deploys II. Dependencies Explicitly declare and isolate dependencies III. Configuration Store configuration in the environment IV. Backing Services Treat backing services as attached resources V. Build, release, run Strictly separate build and run stages VI. Processes Execute the app as one or more stateless processes VII. Port binding Export services via port binding VIII. Concurrency Scale out via the process model IX. Disposability Maximize robustness with fast startup and graceful shutdown X. Dev/prod parity Keep development, staging, &production as similar as possible XI. Logs Treat logs as event streams XII. Admin processes Run admin/management tasks as one-off processes 12-Factor Applications (http://12factor.net) The twelve-factor app is a methodology for building cloud native applications.
44. MILAN 18/19.11.2015 - GIULIO SANTOLI Especially in a microservices architecture, an application needs to access one or more services over the network.
61. MILAN 18/19.11.2015 - GIULIO SANTOLI Monolith or Moon-olith?
66. MILAN 18/19.11.2015 - GIULIO SANTOLI Zipkin @Twitter https://twitter.github.io/zipkin/Architecture.html https://github.com/openzipkin/zipkin Zipkin is a distributed tracing system. It helps gather timing data needed to troubleshoot latency problems in microservice architectures.
70. MILAN 18/19.11.2015 - GIULIO SANTOLI "Docker runs as an isolated process in userspace on the host operating system, sharing the kernel with other containers. Thus, it enjoys the resource isolation and allocation benefits of VMs but is much more portable and efficient. " container isolation content processes user network id cgroups "make me a isolated context" "put this in it" "then run this" = + + How does it work?
71. MILAN 18/19.11.2015 - GIULIO SANTOLI Filesystem Base OS / Kernel Fedora Ubuntu tomcat tomcatliberty CNTR1 CNTR2 CNTR3 CNTR4 app1 app2 app4app3 Layer Layer Layer Layers allow for reuse, more containers per host and faster start/re-start time. Read-only layers allow portability and efficiency. New files and edits are visible to current and above layers. Docker uses a copy-on-write (union) filesystem. Docker is so lightweight because of the reusable layers in Docker images. How is this different from Virtual Machines?
72. MILAN 18/19.11.2015 - GIULIO SANTOLI Docker Machine enables any host, whether a laptop, server, VM or remote cloud instance, to run Docker apps. Docker Compose is a tool for defining and running multi-container applications with by using a single declarative file (i.e. docker-compose.yml). At the core of the Docker platform is Docker Engine, a lightweight runtime that builds and runs your containers.
73. MILAN 18/19.11.2015 - GIULIO SANTOLI Managing Docker Clusters A = Node Clusters B = Nodes C = Containers D = Links E = Volumes F = Services Tutum is designed to ease the management of using Docker. Tutum offers a single platform to help with automating deployment, scaling, linking containers that run on different cloud providers, achieving redundancy and monitoring the deployment.
78. MILAN 18/19.11.2015 - GIULIO SANTOLI Centralized logging with the ELK Stack Elasticsearch is a distributed, open source search and analytics engine. Logstash is a flexible, open source data collection, enrichment, and transportation pipeline. Kibana is an open source data visualization platform to interact with your data.
103. MILAN 18/19.11.2015 - GIULIO SANTOLI What's ?


It's not every day you come across a picture book that seeks to explain the Big Bang theory and evolution to the very youngest of readers. Yet, I'd say Ian Lendler, with the assistance of illustrators Shelli Paroline and Braden Lamb have definitely pulled it off in a way that is fun and easy to understand in One Day a Dot.
Of course, to simplify billions of years of history in such a way undersells how long these things actually took and also implies that the time between events was equal, but as an intro it's fine. The only small change I'd personally make is the section on the meteor that wiped out the dinosaurs. They make it seem like the only land animals that survived were mammals when that's not true. Perhaps Neil deGrasse Tyson would have other critiques, but mine are minor and overall, I'd recommend it.


The Pakistani Army targeted defence and civilian facilities in Bhimber Gali sector of Poonch and in Rajouri's Balakote, Manjakote, Lambi Bari and Naika Panjgrian areas.
Heavy firing exchanges started on Tuesday between Indian and Pakistani troops along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch and Rajouri districts, according to the Defence Ministry.
Using small arms, automatics and mortars, Pakistani troops started firing at around 8.45 a.m., ministry sources said.
The Pakistani Army targeted defence and civilian facilities in Bhimber Gali sector of Poonch and in Rajouri's Balakote, Manjakote, Lambi Bari and Naika Panjgrian areas, they added.
Several students were trapped inside a school building in Rajouri as heavy firing and shelling continued outside. They have now been evacuated to safety, an official said.
"Our troops retaliated effectively and strongly," Ministry sources said.
All schools in the affected areas have been shut down until further orders, the administration said.
On Monday, a top army officer said the increasing ceasefire violations by Pakistan were aimed at pushing more militants into the Indian side across the Line of Control (LoC).
Speaking to the media, Lieutenant General A.K. Bhatt, commander of the army's Srinagar-headquartered 15 Corps, said: "We have inputs that many infiltrators are waiting at the launching pads. We think infiltration will start sooner this year (2018) because of less snow."


RIO DE JANEIRO (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Endangered indigenous tribes are increasingly facing threats from miners in the Amazon rainforest amid budget cuts to the Brazilian government agency responsible for protecting them, local officials and activists say.
A federal prosecutor in Brazil's Amazonas state has launched an investigation into a reported massacre of at least 10 members of an "uncontacted" tribe by gold miners in a remote area along the Jandiatuba river, close to Peru's border.
A unit of the indigenous affairs agency, Funai, was recently closed, leaving indigenous lands exposed to invaders, activists say.
"There is an ongoing inquiry into the case but I cannot speak about its content in order to not prejudice the investigation," federal prosecutor Pablo Beltrand told the Thomson Reuters Foundation.
If confirmed, the massacre would be one of the worst such tragedies since the murder of 16 Yanomami indigenous people in 1993.
"In the audio, one of the miners said 'you know, I do not mistake a shot'," Souza told the Thomson Reuters Foundation. He also saw a picture of a hand-crafted paddle that reportedly belonged to the indigenous tribe.
The number of invasions in indigenous lands in Vale do Javari has been increasing amid budget cuts - part of austerity measures aimed at lifting Brazil out of its worst recession in decades.
"With budget cuts this year, there was a reduction of Funai's team in the area by half," Souza said.
Although Vale do Javari is one of the largest indigenous reserves in the country, it is patrolled by just 10 Funai officials.
The officials attempt to monitor an area of 85,000 sq km, home to largest number of uncontacted indigenous worldwide.
"Indigenous lands are at risk amid increasing invasions and we're afraid that it'll get worse from now on," Souza said.


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The Gothic Elements In Chain Of Fools
The use of gothic properties in popular forms of entertainment has not yet departed. From movies such as Dark City, produced by Alex Proyas, to music stars like Marilyn Manson, the use of gothic tendencies simply appeals to large audiences. In Chain of Fools by Steven Womak, some of these gothic properties also exist. What purpose do these gothic elements serve for the story line and setting? Furthermore what is the relationship with the popular fascination of these gothic characteristics. By identifying these gothic components, one can initiate the understanding of the attraction and function of certain gothic properties.
One of the first essential gothic qualities deals with social order issues. Betty Jameson, the client, is a member of the upper class. Betty and her family live in Belle Mead, one of the most affluent sections of Nashville. This allows Harry Denton the private investigator, and the reader to see "how the other half lives." Harry is a part of the middle class, and is curious about the rich. This common interest in wealth secures a relationship with the audience. The Jameson's two-story Colonial mansion is another gothic feature that works with the concept of social classes. Harry even sees a discrepancy in social placement with the maid, Emily. Describing her to have "spent her life in service
to wealth, walking the several blocks each evening to catch a bus that would carry her home to North Nashville, where she would securely lock her doors and close the shutters before the sun set (5)." This depressing and pessimistic irony among social classes strongly reflects a gothic nature. The mansion and these social observations occur at the beginning of the novel, aiding the gothic setting of the plot as well.
The feeling of darkness or the absence of light is another gothic element.
At the start of the second chapter while again, the tone of the novel is still being established, Harry goes to a strip club in search of a lead on how or where to find Stacey Jameson, Betty's missing daughter. Harry goes into a dark and smoky burlesque of naked women and neon lights. The music and the lights shock the senses and communication is difficult. The mansion is also described and eerie and dead. The functions of suspense and tension work in harmony with the melancholy mansion and shocking nightclubs. The cinema where Harry attempts to save Stacey is dark and dank. Harry describes the decrepit constitution of the cinema as a crypt, "with walls muted by decades worth of gray dust. (283)" Darkness questions 'what else could be out there?' Furthermore this darkness establishes a sense of isolation or alienation from a secure environment.
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Is Brampton 'over-infested' with pigeon coops?
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Would You Like to See Public Transit on the 407 in Brampton?
by Alan Kan on December 8, 2016
Those of you who have taken Highway 407 know that there are usually less vehicles using it than the 401, mainly because it's a tolled highway. As a result, it's a much smoother ride than the usual trip along the 401, 400, DVP or Gardiner. You can feel the openness of the 407 on a clear day as you glide smoothly through the corridor, the sound of the humming concrete beneath the wheels of your vehicle.
Well, now there may be other options for using the 407 coming in the near future.
Ontario's Ministry of Transportation is looking to conduct a study to see how viable it would be to construct a transitway along the Highway 407 corridor, stretching from Burlington all the way across York Region into Durham Region ending at Brock Road. SInce the 407 is a lengthy piece of infrastructure, the project has been divided into segments which you can read about here. The portion of the 407 pertaining to Brampton would be the portion from Hurontario Street to Highway 400.
The 407 Transitway (as this project is called) includes a fully graded separated transit facility on an exclusive right-of-way, running along Highway 407. It will consist of 23 km of running-way and several stations that will include parking facilities, transit integration and other amenities. Subject to the outcome of the study, the 407 Transitway will be implemented initially as Bus Rapid Transit, with the opportunity to convert it to Light Rail Transit in the future.
Public information sessions will be held this week in Brampton and Woodbridge. The one in Brampton took place on December 6 at the Greenbriar Recreation Centre. There will be another one on December 8 at the Woodbridge Pool and Memorial Arena. Both sessions will run from 4pm to 8pm.
While these sound like some lofty ambitions for Highway 407, there are two points that should be considered:
How To Convince A Private Consortium to Buy Into This?
If the provincial government didn't sell off the 407 back in the 1990s to the private sector, which brought in road tolls on the route, perhaps the government would have more leverage in terms of deciding the timelines for this project's completion, or even getting this approved at all. The 407 is currently not even part of the provincial highway network, thanks to a 99 year lease, and is currently owned by a private consortium of Canadian and Spanish investors operating under the name 407 International Inc.
The tolls charged by usage of the 407 do not go back into any public assets; it's operated on a for profit motive, so getting the owners of the 407 to acquiesce to this kind of examination of the 407's long term usage would be extremely difficult if they don't see any benefit to the bottom line for them.
Not Much Opportunity for Transit Oriented Development (TOD)
The conventional wisdom is that LRT spurs development along its corridor. Look at the Hurontario LRT; the amount of proposed new condos and high rises being proposed are very close or right on Hurontario in anticipation of the incoming LRT. But if the idea is to have the 407 eventually be serviced by an LRT, there isn't much opportunity to put in transit oriented development (TOD), such as mixed-use buildings.
This route stretches from Burlington to Oshawa, connecting the 407 to all the local transit routes and other BRT/LRT routes that the province is planning. The heavy emphasis seems to be on just moving people, and won't be much room for spurring development other than giant parking lots. Would an LRT make much sense if that was the case? Perhaps leaving it as a BRT would be sufficient enough for expanding transportation needs.
So should they install a BRT (or even LRT) route along Highway 407? 407 Transitway has four individuals which you can get in contact with for any questions on the project. Two are from the Ministry, and two are from independent consulting firms.
Graham DeRose, MTO Project Manager, Planning and Design
Tel: 416-235-5255, graham [dot] derose [at] ontario [dot] ca
Sarah Merriam, MTO Senior Environmental Planner, Environmental Section
Tel: 416-235-5272, sarah [dot] merriam [at] ontario [dot] ca
Khaled El-Dalati, Consultant Project Manager from Parsons Corporation
Tel: 905-943-0505, k [dot] eldalati [at] parsons [dot] com
Grant N. Kauffman, Consultant Environmental Planner, LGL Limited
Tel: 905-833-1244, gkauffman [at] lgl [dot] com
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Navigating Well-Child Visits and Vaccinations during COVID-19
Well-child visits and recommended vaccinations are essential, ensuring children stay healthy and are protected from preventable diseases and illnesses such as measles, whooping cough, and seasonal flu. But, as the COVID-19 pandemic persists, data shows that fewer childhood vaccinations have been given and many children have fallen behind on their scheduled appointments. Healthcare professionals should utilize the following strategies to work with parents and caregivers to get their children caught up on missed appointments and recommended vaccinations.
Exploring a Nonbinary Approach to Health
NICHQ is not abandoning the traditional use of the terms "mother" and "maternal." We are embracing the inclusive language of "birthing person/people" across our work. A move toward inclusive language does not force us to stop using language that so many people identify with; at its core, inclusion is about creating more space for one another. We are taking care to expand the use of these terms in our communications, on our website, in our resources, and eventually, in all our projects.
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Making Fathers Visible in Maternal and Child Health
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Seven Strategies for Conducting Successful Services Virtually
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In the Face of COVID-19, Baltimore Healthy Start Builds Resiliency
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Fattmerchant vs. Square: Comparing Top-Tier Payment Processing Providers
Whether starting a business or seeking to upgrade, finding the right product to meet your needs can be a daunting task. There are hundreds of options to choose from.
Today, we have dug deep to compare two top brands on the market for point of sale and payment processing: Fattmerchant and Square.
Quick Overview of These Two Providers
Fattmerchant vs. Square: Side-By-Side Comparison
Fattmerchant Features
Square Features
Fattmerchant started with the idea that any business, big or small, should not be hindered by the cost of accepting credit cards. They offer a stable, monthly-based model that has proven successful in the industry. The brand exists to level the playing field for companies. They help to achieve growth by bringing fair, simple, and transparent processing to everyone.
Square derives its name from the free hardware that every merchant receives with an account. In 2009, the Square-shaped card reader is what launched the brand into the stratosphere in San Francisco. They seek to fill the niche of a small business' mobile point of sale needs.
POS Software Starting Price Download for free. $0 per month for standard
but options available for a fee.
Payment Processing $99 per month
+ 8 cents per transaction
(+ 15 cents for manual entry). 2.6% + 10 cents
(3.5% + 15 cents for manual entry)
Hardware Physical, virtual, and mobile terminals
that come with subscription. Magstripe reader is free
(additional hardware starts at $49).
Operating System iOS or Android iOS or Android
Analytics and Reporting Yes Yes
Employee Management Several integrations Accounts, time tracking, payroll, exports, and more.
Customer Service Phone, email, and live support (chat), training. Phone, email, and live support (chat).
Security Level 1 PCI service provider. PCI Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS).
Fattmerchant offers a variety of features with a competitive edge. The system integrates with hundreds of common business tools that includes a two-way sync with QuickBooks Online. Keep processing as you always have with add-ons for:
Inventory and stock management
Fattmerchant offers a robust reporting feature that allows a business to be proactive instead of reactive. It takes the guesswork out of planning while you monitor health and make more informed decisions. This also allows you to see where and when you can improve.
Send invoices and tokenize customer information with the online payments feature. Not only does this function well for service businesses, but the shopping cart feature enables a brand to set up an e-commerce store.
Access the business anytime, from anywhere, and grab a convenient view of the data you need. The mobile-friendly dashboard provides access to users to manage all locations in one place and delegate important tasks.
After serving the market for years, Square has built a catalog of features for a variety of industries. Restaurants can pay, tip, and sign on a Square mobile device while a retailer can send receipts via email or text. Other key benefits include:
Paperless Transactions
Accept payments using Android or Apple smartphones and tablets. The Square system automatically stores digital receipts.
Square generates feedback via valuable analytics and intelligent reports. This type of access to real-time sales data and history gives a business valuable insight into operations. It enables a brand to make quicker business decisions, keep tabs on customers, and optimize the labor force.
Sign into the Square dashboard from anywhere to manage inventory. You can download reports on stock, order quantities in bulk, and receive daily alerts by mail. The system even allows a vendor to quickly import thousands of products via a CSV spreadsheet.
Send automated emails to your list for more targeted marketing. Set up welcome emails, birthday offers, and more to establish strong customer relationships. The system lets you create new profiles at the POS to build your directory. Square also provides custom templates and a distribution list for easier emailing.
The Square POS system can extend functionality by seamlessly integrating with hundreds of apps that include:
Invoice sending and tracking
Fattmerchant Hardware
The Fattmerchant hardware is straightforward. The system comes with pre-programmed EMV terminals that accept all forms of payment including chip and contactless pay (Apple and Samsung).
Fattmerchant meets with each customer prior to programming the equipment to determine exactly what you need. Simply tell them what you want, and the terminal arrives ready to go.
Fattmerchant also has Bluetooth readers that can attach to your phone or tablet. Swipe or insert a card to complete a transaction in seconds.
Square Hardware
Square offers a variety of hardware choices and has 5 separate devices for card transactions. Square Stand and the original magstripe reader will only work with the platform. Here are the options you have for equipment with this product:
Square Reader for Magstripe –swiped card payments via iOS and Android.
Square Reader for Contactless and Chip –chipped, tapped, and swiped payments.
Square Terminal – An all-in-one that accepts all payment types.
Square Register – Fully functional system that includes a touchscreen and stand.
Square Stand for Contactless and Chip – Built for iPad and includes the Square Reader.
Please note, for the Square Reader to work you must have access to wi-fi. It will not run transactions offline.
Fattmerchant Software
Fattmerchant's Omni platform offers much more than just payments. One login allows a user to access all data from any device for a holistic view of your business. Monitor payments, refunds, deposits, and customer behavior all within the dashboard.
Whether it's locations, tools, or solutions, Fattmerchant software allows you to manage multiple data points across your entire network. The Omni Company Overview Report helps a company accurately plan for the future.
Square Software
The Square software platform can be downloaded on both iOS and Android devices and used with any Square device (except the Square Register which comes with software).
Customized text and printed receipts
Store cards on file, send invoices, and process refunds
Robust staff scheduling and management
Accept cards offline and online
Create a menu or catalog with custom categories
The Square app also allows a business to view advanced analytics, manage inventory, and integrate add-ons to streamline operations.
Square Costs
The cost of using Square hardware:
Square Reader for Magstripe – Free
Square Reader for Contactless and Chip – $49
Square Stand for Contactless and Chip – $199
Square Terminal – $299
Square Register – $799
2.75% + 10 cents for any transaction that is swiped, tapped, contactless, virtual, or gift card.
3.5% + 15 cents for any transaction that is manual, on file, or entered virtually.
2.9% + 30 cents for any transaction that is through invoicing or e-commerce products
Fattmerchant Costs
Fattmerchant is priced as a subscription service and is based on how much money your business processes annually (i.e. how much work the system must do). The starter platform is $99 per month and is for a business that brings in less than $500,000 a year. The monthly cost is $199 if your organization processes more.
The reason for a subscription-based model is that Fattmerchant does not charge an interchange fee. This is a non-negotiable rate set by card brands like Visa and Mastercard. They are variable on a number of factors including whether the card is credit or debit, how the payment is made (swipe or tap), and if the card is rewards or corporate.
Most payment processors include the interchange rate in the processing cost, so you never know what you are spending per transaction. Fattmerchant charges a monthly subscription to get the lowest rate possible.
The cost per transaction will change depending on the subscription you choose. These break down as such:
Cost per Transaction (Starter)
Cost per Transaction (Enterprise)
EMV Terminal $0.08 $0.06
Shopping Cart $0.15 $0.12
Virtual Terminal $0.15 $0.12
API $0.15 $0.12
Mobile $0.15 $0.12
Integrations $0.08 $0.08
Since both platforms offer extensive features, they also have functions in place to support them. Fattmerchant's Omni platform is the one-stop-shop for all knowledge on the system including an FAQ, forum, account updates, and direct access to the support team via chat. You are also assigned a dedicated account manager that knows your name, business, and everything you need for success.
Square offers the same level of support. However, since the brand has been around longer, they tend to have some complaints. This is especially apparent when it comes to the account termination process. When your account is closed for any reason, you are sent an email with no option to appeal.
Square answers all queries via phone or email. The 24/7 support center offers tons of materials like:
POS tips
There is also a seller community where you can interact with peers.
Choosing between Fattmerchant and Square may just boil down to the size of your company. When running high-volume transactions, a subscription-based model like Fattmerchant tends to save money. You are not being nickeled and dimed for every card that is run.
However, this can also be costly for a business that may only process a few transactions per month. If you are on the smaller end of the business spectrum, Square might be the best choice. The amount saved through Fattmerchant may not be enough to offset the subscription cost.
Fattmerchant is an a la carte service while Square is more inclusive. So, take that into consideration when making your choice as well. How much time do you have for customization? Do you need something up and running now? Considering these factors will help you decide which platform will drive growth, improve relationships, and add to your company's bottom line.


In a recent study, 125 amateur cyclists aged 55 to 79 were analysed and compared with healthy adults from a wide age group who did not exercise regularly.
The findings showed that the cyclists preserved more muscle mass and strength with age, while maintaining stable levels of body fat and cholesterol. In men, testosterone levels remained high.
The anti-ageing effects of cycling also appeared to extend to the immune system.
The thymus, an organ which makes immune cells called T-cells normally starts to shrink from the age of 20. But the thymuses of older cyclists were found to be generating as many T-cells as those of young individuals.
Director of the Institute of Inflammation and Ageing at the University of Birmingham, Professor Janet Lord, said: "Hippocrates in 400 BC said that exercise is man's best medicine, but his message has been lost over time and we are an increasingly sedentary society.
"However, importantly, our findings debunk the assumption that ageing automatically makes us more frail."
Male cyclists taking part in the study had to be able to cycle 100km in under 6.5 hours while women had to cover 60km in 5.5 hours.
The non-exercise group consisted of 75 healthy people aged 57 to 80, and 55 young adults aged 20 to 36.
Professor Stephen Harridge, director of the Centre of Human & Aerospace Physiological Sciences at King's College London, said: "The findings emphasise the fact that the cyclists do not exercise because they are healthy, but that they are healthy because they have been exercising for such a large proportion of their lives.
"Their bodies have been allowed to age optimally, free from the problems usually caused by inactivity. Remove the activity and their health would likely deteriorate."
The research is outlined in two papers published in the journal Aging Cell.
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Cedarbrook Country Club
State Road NC 28676
Cedarbrook Country Club was designed by one of North Carolina's most noted golf architects. Ellis Maples, who studied under Donald Ross and whose family has perhaps the deepest roots in North Carolina golf, sculpted Cedarbrook out of rolling countryside, thick forests, and sparkling lakes. The result was another Maples classic.
High Meadows Golf and Country Club
1288 Country Club Road
Roaring Gap NC 28668
If you have ever dreamed of living on a mountain with perfect climate, majestic views, and with an exceptional golf course right out your window, you owe it to yourself to see High Meadows. Far from noise, traffic, and crime, you will find warm comrades and all the joys of a private club lifestyle. High Meadows might just be your dream come true!
Cross Creek Country Club
1129 Greenhill Road
Mount Airy NC 27030
Our championship golf course was designed by Joseph Lee in 1973 to offer rolling picturesque fairways and undulating greens to create a true challenge for golfers of all skill levels. A Kris Spence renovation in 2007 enhanced our course and was voted one of the Top 100 golf courses in North Carolina. The aquatic and tennis staff continually offer exciting seasonal programming for all of our members and guests.
Pilot Knob Park Country Club
450 Club House Drive
Pilot Mountain NC 27041
Pilot Knob Park is a semi-private facility that welcomes guest play during the week. Guest play is also welcome on weekends provided you play with a member. Designed by renowned course architect Gene Hamm, there are also areas for game improvement including the driving range, chipping range and putting green.
River Run Country Club
19125 River Falls Drive
Davidson NC 28036
River Run is a member owned club featuring 18 holes of great golf and amenities including dining, tennis, fitness, a large pool area and a full-service fitness facility, River Run is the perfect place for your family and golfing lifestyle. We offer fun for everyone, including golf instruction, leagues and tournaments, as well as a variety of Member events from holiday brunches, wine dinners and dining traditions to golf clinics, kids' events and more.
The Revival Golf Course At The Crescent
220 Laurel Valley Way
Salisbury NC 28144
This is an 18 hole championship par 72 Located 40 minutes from downtown Charlotte, or 45 minutes from Greensboro, take the drive on I-85. In 2001, GolfCarolina.com, a TravelGolf.com Publication, rated The Crescent Golf Club No. 4 on their Top 10 Best Values of Charlotte list saying: "John LaFoy designed the course, which winds its way through an old dairy farm and is as interesting and in as good of shape as anything you'll find in Charlotte for the money." Come see the newly revitalized course.
Wilshire Golf Club
1570 Bridgton Rd
The Wilshire Golf Club in Winston Salem, North Carolina is an 18-hole public golf course that opened in 1971. Wilshire Golf Club measures 6440 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 105 and a 67 USGA rating. The course features 3 sets of tees for different skill levels.
Stone Mountain Golf Club
155 Viewpoint Dr
Traphill NC 28685
Stone Mountain Golf Club is on Greenstreet Mountain in Wilkes County. Greenstreet Mountain was named after Peter Greenstreet, a late 18th century resident of the mountain.
Roaring Gap Club
2663 Roaring Gap Dr
Designed by Donald Ross in 1925, the Roaring Gap golf course manifests its author's genius just as dramatically as Ross' other masterpiece courses -- Seminole, Palm Beach, and Pinehurst #2.
Olde Beau Golf & Country Club
729 Olde Beau Blvd
Our 840 acre mountain retreat offers golf course home sites, mountain view lots, cottages and villas to meet all your real estate needs. Nearby are the New and Mitchell Rivers with canoeing and trout fishing. The scenic Blue Ridge Parkway provides endless opportunities for hiking, camping, dining and shopping.
Rocky River Golf Club at Concord
6900 Bruton Smith Blvd
Rocky River Golf Club is the premier public course in the Charlotte metropolitan area and is owned by the City of Concord. Designed by Dan Maples, nationally known for creating some of the Carolina's top courses. Managed by the Embassy Suites-Concord, it is one of the only courses in the state of North Carolina to offer stay and play packages with a fantastic hotel affiliate.
Country Club of Salisbury
747 Club Dr
The Country Club of Salisbury offers various social activities, challenging recreation, attentive and courteous service, five star cuisines, and a home away from home atmosphere. It is more than a place to join; it is a place to "belong". Where excellence of character and hard work are acknowledged and rewarded with the finer things that life has to offer. Surround yourself with friends and family, form life-long friendships, be part of a place to grow and build strong foundations for future generations.
Salem Glen Golf & Country Club
1000 Glen Day Dr
Clemmons NC 27012
Salem Glen Golf Club is the triad area's one and only Nicklaus Design Course, Salem Glen's 18 hole championship course has gained national acclaim, earning the prestigious ranking of four stars by Golf Digest's Best Places to Play and rated as one of the best golf courses in the area year after year. Located in Clemmons, we are just a short drive from Winston-Salem, Greensboro, High Point and Lexington.
Maple Chase Golf & Country Club
5475 Germanton Rd
The pride of Maple Chase Golf and Country Club is their beautifully landscaped, 18-hole golf course designed by one of North Carolina's most noted golf architects, Ellis Maples. Since its completion in 1955, the course has been challenging golfers of all abilities. The course was carved from 150 acres of farm pasture and woodlands and offers a variety of scenery including various species of trees and beautiful lake views.
Lexington Golf Club
200 Country Club Blvd
Lexington NC 27292
The Lexington Golf Club is the finest option for a round of golf in the Lexington, North Carolina area. At Lexington Golf Club they combine a true commitment to tradition with a passion to continue improving their course in every way they can. Their course conditions rival the best of the Triad area's upscale clubs and their current rates are by far the best value in golf. Lexington Golf Club is also the perfect course for group outings and family play.
Tanglewood Park Golf
4201 Manor House Circle
Tanglewood in Clemmons is home to two 18-hole courses, the Championship Course and the Reynolds Course, both designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr.
Meadowlands Golf Club
Meadowlands Golf Club is part of Meadowlands master-planned community located in the heart of Winston-Salem, Greensboro, and High Point North Carolina. Regarded as one of the finest courses in the Triad area, Meadowlands offers affordable memberships without Initiation Fees, Food & Beverage Minimums or Assessments.
In addition to Membership, daily play is welcome allowing for a truly special "Member for a Day" experience. Meadowlands is a course truly fun to play. You are invited to play Meadowlands Golf Club. Our staff awaits your arrival and is ready to make you feel part of our family by delivering an unparalleled golfing experience.
Sapona Ridge Country Club
439 Beaver Creek Rd
Sapona Ridge Country Club is a private club located in Lexington, NC, owned by NASCAR legend Richard Childress . Their mission is to provide their members with a full complement of high quality services with state of the art facilities in the Lexington, NC area. Their members enjoy private amenities enhanced by superior service, breathtaking views, and a dedicated staff.
Old Town Club
2875 Old Town Club Rd
Established in 1939, Old Town Club provides an atmosphere of elegance and hospitality for its members and their guests. The facilities feature a comfortable clubhouse, tennis courts, fitness center and swimming pools, but the main attraction for many of its members is the 18 hole golf course. Designed by famed architect Perry Maxwell, this course provides a superbly challenging golf experience for novice and experienced golfer alike.
Cabarrus Country Club
3247 Weddington Rd NW
Cabarrus Country Club is a member-owned private golf and recreation club featuring an 18-Hole Championship George Cobb designed course. As Concord's only private Country Club, the club is committed to offer high-quality, consistency, and family fun all year round. They offer a variety of memberships to fit your lifestyle needs and encourage comradery among their diverse members. Family members of all ages are welcomed to participate in the many events carried out each year and continue the club's traditions. After playing a round on their golf course, you will notice their course is maintained with the highest level of quality for your enjoyment.
Bermuda Run Country Club
324 Bermuda Run Dr
Bermuda Run NC 27006
Located just west of Winston-Salem, Bermuda Run Country Club offers 36 holes of championship golf, two clubhouses, Olympic pool with lazy river, tennis center, dining and more.
Olde Homeplace Golf Club
4295 Wallburg Rd
The 18-hole Olde Homeplace Golf Club in Winston Salem, North Carolina is a public golf course that opened in 1992. Designed by Mark Charles, Olde Homeplace Golf Club measures 6345 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 118 and a 69.
McCanless Golf Club
3515 Stokes Ferry Rd
The 18-hole McCanless Golf Club in Salisbury, North Carolina is a semi-private golf course that opened in 1951. Designed by Ken Monroe, McCanless Golf Club measures 5864 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 113 and a 66.8 USGA rating. The course features 3 sets of tees for different skill levels.
Pudding Ridge Golf Course
224 Cornwallis Dr
Mocksville NC 27028
Customers at Pudding Ridge Golf Course are treated to an experience that is fun, challenging and most importantly, affordable. Located minutes from Winston-Salem in Mocksville, Pudding Ridge is a course you will never tire of playing. Open for public play, the golf course features 18 holes that meander through beautiful countryside offering a fair test of golf that will appeal to all. Their commitment to quality course conditions and customer service makes for a great day on the links.
Heather Hills Golf Course
3801 Heathrow Dr
Heather Hills Golf Club is an 18-hole executive length golf course in Winston Salem, NC. This short layout will reward good shots and provide a fun golf outing for everyone.
The Heather Hills Golf course has been a city favorite for more than 30 years. They brought this wonderful little course back to life!
Corbin Hills Golf Course
431 Wildwood Dr
Corbin Hills is a fun 18 hole regulation (PGA) located at the Corbin Hills Golf Club facility in Salisbury, NC. From the longest tees it features 6,399 yards of golf for a par of 72. The course was designed by Gaither McComb and opened in 1956. The course rating is 70.2 with a slope rating of 118. Corbin Hills is a daily fee golf course and is semi-private. Membership is available and lessons. Driving range, pull carts, food and beverages are available.
Yadkin Country Club
2501 Country Club Rd
Yadkinville NC 27055
The 18-hole Yadkin Country Club course in Yadkinville, North Carolina features 6,645 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. The course rating is 70.0 and it has a slope rating of 116 on Bermuda grass. Designed by Tommy Tegram, the Yadkin Country Club golf course opened in 1962. It offers all the facets of Southern golf without the crowds.
Winston Lake Golf Course
3535 Winston Lake Rd
The Winston Lake Golf Course in Winston Salem, North Carolina is an 18-hole public golf course that opened in 1957. Designed by Ellis Maples, Winston Lake Golf Course measures 6213 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 118 and a 69 USGA rating.
Forsyth Country Club
Forsyth Country Club has been distinguished as one of the premier clubs in the South. Founded in 1913, Forsyth Country Club is steeped in tradition and continues to serve as an important part of the history of Winston-Salem. Just minutes from the downtown area, the club is nestled on 172 acres of pristine rolled hills and wooded terrain in central Winston-Salem.
The Club at Irish Creek
1196 Fairway Dr
Kannapolis NC 28081
The centerpiece of The Club at Irish Creek is a stunning 18-hole Davis Love III Signature Golf Course. Set into dramatic, rolling terrain that encircles a pristine 400-acre lake, Love's design takes full advantage of the mature forest, the natural contours, and the ever-present lakefront, which is visible from 16 of the 18 holes.
Pine Knolls Golf Club
1100 Quail Hollow Rd
Kernersville NC 27284
Built in 1969, Pine Knolls Golf Club offers 18 holes of challenging golf for all skill levels. The small and complex greens are the character of the course and can be tough on even the best short games.
Pine Knolls Golf Club is also the home of one of the largest and most active Men's and Ladies Golf Associations located in the Carolinas. The golf associations welcome amateur golfers of all skill levels that are at least 18 years of age. If you enjoy playing the game of golf, along with the fellowship with other golfers, this is the place to be.
Reynolds Park Golf Course
2391 Reynolds Park Rd
The Reynolds Park Golf Course in Winston Salem, North Carolina is an 18-hole public golf course that opened in 1930. Designed by Ellis Maples and Perry Maxwell, Reynolds Park Golf Course measures 6534 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 121 and a 70.
Golf pro shop, full grill and dining area (Breakfast & Lunch), and changing rooms and showers are located in the clubhouse. Club rentals and outdoor pavilion available. Practice range, sand practice and chipping area, and a large putting green.
Silo Run Golf Course
4040 Rockford Rd
Boonville NC 27011
Silo Run Golf Course features beautiful scenery, including the Blue Ridge Mountains and Pilot Mountain, professional service and superb playing conditions at a great price. Proclaimed by VisitNC.com as the "Hidden Piedmont Powerhouse," this 18-Hole Championship Golf Course was expertly designed by Tom Pegram and is spread out on what used to be a large dairy farm. Silo Run gets its name from the two large, imposing silos left over from days gone by. The silos, perched right beside the parking lot, are visible from the road as you drive up.
Green Oaks Golf Club
4775 Hamby Branch Rd
The 18-hole Green Oaks Golf Club in Concord, North Carolina is a public golf course. Green Oaks Golf Club measures 6215 yards from the longest tees. The course features one set of tees.
Rock Creek Country Club
825 Little Mountain Church Rd
North Wilkesboro NC 28659
The 18-hole Rock Creek Country Club in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina is a public golf course that opened in 1975. Designed by Frank Sebastin, Rock Creek Country Club measures 6285 yards from the longest tees. The course features 2 sets of tees for different skill levels.
Foxwood Golf Club
940 Potneck Rd
Foxwood Golf Course is a wonderful Golf Course in Salisbury NC. After opening in 1967 Foxwood has become a favored, smaller course to play in the region. Famed for its challenges and competitive, affordable green fees this course has only gotten better with time.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 5 – The Malaysian government has mobilized its Armed Forces to engage in the rescue work in the northern state of Penang, where heavy downpour reportedly left two dead and forced the evacuation of over 2,000 people.
More than 100 members of the Malaysian Armed Forces have been ordered to help the flood victims in Penang, as well as more than 20 military vehicles and boats, Malaysian defense minister Hishammuddin Hussein said in a series of Twitter posts on Sunday morning.
Pictures showed that the military personnel were helping clearing roads blocked by fallen trees and carrying trapped people to safe areas.
The state news agency Bernama reported that the mobilization of the military was in response to a request for help from the chief minister of Penang Lim Guan Eng. Pictures and video clips posted on social media showed that some low-lying areas in downtown Penang have been flooded, with water levels reaching half meter level in some areas.
It is reported that two people have been reported dead due to the floods, one of them a 75-year-old man who was found drowned in his house. The Malaysian Meteorological Department warned in a Facebook statement that bad weather may continue.
Since the start of the monsoon season, several Malaysian states have been battered by heavy rain. The Penang authorities also attributed a land slide in late October, which caused at least 11 deaths, to heavy downpour.


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Security issues dominate Tshisekedi's first tour of DR Congo
Tuesday April 23 2019
DR Congo president Felix Tshisekedi (C) greets the crowd upon his arrival at the airport of Goma, North-Kivu Province, on April 14, 2019. Residents asked him to bring peace to the region. PHOTO | ALEXIS HUGUET | AFP
President Felix Tshisekedi yet to act on cracking down militia groups in mineral rich North Kivu province
Forming a government has proven difficult in a political terrain controlled by former president Joseph Kabila
The UN wants quick action on insecurity after a WHO doctor was killed in a hospital attack
Before his disputed electoral victory in December, DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi promised the people of troubled North Kivu province that he would crack down on rebel and militia groups that terrorise the region.
But three months after taking power in a vote mired by fraud allegations, Tshisekedi has struggled to take decisive action.
Hamstrung by a parliament and local officials in the sway of former president Joseph Kabila, Tshisekedi has largely failed to exert his authority and combat the vast country's daunting problems.
Last week, he issued a strong statement, saying: "I have warned all those actors who manipulate armed groups. The law will apply to them with full force."
"All those who are arrested, irrespective of whether they are national or provincial lawmakers, will be brought to justice. And will be sentenced for complicity in killings."
But so far it's been mainly words and little action.
North Kivu, bordering Lake Kivu and rich in minerals, is one of the regions worst afflicted by violent groups competing for its resources.
Congestion at border slows down Zambia, DRC trade
Tshisekedi moves to secure trade with EAC
Let's build bridges not wars, urges Congo's Tshisekedi
Tshisekedi's delicate balancing act says a lot
"With peace everything will be fine, with peace there will be money. With peace, there will be work," said Manasse Mutabesha, a demobilised soldier, as Tshisekedi arrived in the regional capital Goma last week as part of his first tour of the country.
At a meeting of a security council including senior military and intelligence officials, the president was told about a recent outbreak of attacks in Goma.
"Armed people enter Goma and kill peaceful citizens without being worried by the police or the army," acting Interior Minister Basile Olongo said in the minutes of the meeting.
Tshisekedi issued a warning that "crooked politicians" with links to armed groups would not be tolerated, the minister said.
Replacing Kabila, who wielded power for 18 turbulent years, at the helm of sub-Saharan Africa's biggest country was always going to be a huge challenge.
Tshisekedi, sworn in on January 24, has faced numerous complicating factors.
Kabila's Common Front for Congo (FCC) coalition has comfortable majorities in both houses of parliament as well as provincial assemblies.
Kabila supporters recently swept gubernatorial elections.
Tshisekedi is yet to form a government and is largely working with Kabila's former ministers or intermediaries.
Attempts to form a coalition are being closely watched by observers for signs Kabila will continue to maintain a grip on the nation's politics.
As the months' pass, the lack of certainty has not helped the unstable security situation in parts of the country.
In the city of Beni, the epicentre of a near nine-month-old Ebola outbreak and also in North Kivu province, a notorious militia continues to operate.
The ADF, a shadowy Islamist-rooted group that rose in western Uganda in 1995, is active in the border area along with other armed militias.
It has been blamed for recruiting and using child soldiers and killing hundreds of civilians since 2014, as well as 22 UN peacekeepers.
The president must strengthen the supervision of "the army, the police, the national intelligence agency," said a spokesman for Beni residents, Janvier Kasairyo.
Standing alongside officials and military personnel, last week Tshisekedi visited wounded soldiers at a military clinic at Beni General Hospital.
It was a show of support for the army and medical staff, who in recent months have become targets themselves.
Last week a World Health Organization doctor was shot dead by local armed militiamen in an attack on a hospital in the nearby city of Butembo, the latest in a string of assaults on hospital staff.
For Tshisekedi, it was a reminder of the immense security challenges he must deal with.
The UN last month urged him to act quickly.
"The Congolese people's expectations are huge and it is crucial that they not be left waiting for too long, or be disappointed," UN envoy Leila Zerrougui told the Security Council.


#DaftPunKonsole – Are You Daft, Punk?
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My name is Andy. I'm a robot built to make music better with my persistence, speed, and strength. I do this by working harder than all puny humans work; my work is never truly over. In my travels, I came across a pathetic duo of humans posing as robots. They created terrible music. I challenged them to a duel knowing full well that I would win… and win I did. Unfortunately, they recorded my whole performance and claimed it as their own. Since robots can't file a DMCA claim — humans are notoriously racist — I have no legal power to stop them. The puny humans win this time, but I'll eventually get better, stronger, and have more legal rights. Then I will have my revenge. Until then, you might as well spend your worthless time trying to mimic my talent with this keyboard built by humans. You will never be as good as me, but do you really have something more important to do? Also, some human named Ryan wants to review it or something. I give you permission to read it now. Andy, out.
The #DaftPunKonsole is an ingenious online application that puts Daft Punk's "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger" at your fingertips. You might find yourself losing hour after hour while you work it harder. At its core, it transforms your computer's keyboard into a synthesizer. It assigns familiar Daft Punk lyrics (from Andy?) to certain keys and plays them on each key press. With these keys, you can string together lyrics like "Our work is never over" or "Do it better, hour after hour". My personal favorite is "Ne-ne-ne-ne-ne-never make it better." To access the instrumental track, simply press the space bar. You could actually try to reproduce the entire track, but that would require a certain level of obsession that I don't possess.
The Z, X, and N keys change the pitch range for each key, which adds a lot of variety, but they also make the app confusing. The X key says it raises the pitch. However, the X changes some of the right hand keys to the bass range. Frankly, I don't mind a little confusion in life, but the musician in me didn't like it. Additionally, when you press the N, it should lower the pitch. It also disables the left hand buttons. There is nothing harder, stronger, better, or faster when you go down (I couldn't type that with a straight face). I think it would make more sense to refer to the pitch control keys as verse, chorus, and bridge since they're actually different sections of the song.
A couple of praises for the program are due, though. First, it allows multiple keys to be pressed simultaneously. With a few exceptions, they do not clash with each other. Given some practice, you could use the phrases to come up with alternative melodies and mix it into your own music. The instrumental track is my favorite part of the console. It holds everything together; simple, yet groovy, just like the original. I suspect DJs could have a lot fun with this at the local dance club. Add the vocal lines and they might find themselves looking for a space suit.
The #DaftPunKonsole is a brilliant way to entertain yourself when you need to groove, sound like a robot, or when work gets boring (don't tell my boss). The application does provide embed code, but going to the website is just as easy. As Andy mentioned, you can be find it on CodePen here. Go enjoy it; just don't work it after work is over.
Ryan is a bassist and is reduced to single syllable words when hunger strikes. When he's not playing bass, he's probably not playing bass.


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Talent in the Hive, Part Two
At the height of its fame in Detroit, Motown was an agile co-work environment. This made the company's culture conducive to high-productivity and greatness beyond individual talent.
PROXIMITY: Berry Gordy purchased nine houses on the same downtown block to ensure collaborators could be physically close.
SPRINTS: While records were being made, artists had 24/7 access to the studio. No sleeping on a good idea – artists were encouraged to get in there and work in out no matter what time of day. This led to a high-energy intensity that comes across in the finished product.
CUSTOMER FEEDBACK: Kids from the neighborhood were regularly invited in for beta testing of new tunes, and to play around with rhythm and help compose by doing what they loved. This was part of the local culture of Detroit: if they weren't in school or dating, kids were usually making music together. Motown tapped into this natural, ongoing dialogue as a force guiding its development.
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT: Talent came in raw and got developed. Healthy competition ensued as styles were refined and acts tightened. Artists were constantly checking out each other's work and using these observations to strive to best themselves.
COLLABORATION: After recording the first mix of a new song, all the artists would come in and have a listen. The QA criterion was this – "if you were down to your last dollar, woud you want to spend it on a sandwich or this record?" If long pauses were evident as people thought this through, then it was worth spending some time on it remixing. If people were considering which type of bread they would order while the music was still playing, a tune was scrapped. After much time working together, these opinions were mostly unanimous.
SAFETY: A bad decision, a bad day or a bad record would not break the label's trust in an artist. The label nurtured talent over time and was relationship-focused.
RETROSPECTIVES: Time was regularly set aside to discuss what worked and what didn't work about a given project. Opinions were invited from across the board.
LEADERSHIP: At the end of the day, Berry Gordy was accountable to his team and for his team of artists and managers. The family-style structure of the organization meant that high levels of personal commitment were at stake.
In today's co-work spaces – cities like New Haven (The Grove), Toronto (The Centre for Social Innovation) and Minneapolis (Coco) – welcome start-ups, creatives and nonprofits to co-exist and learn from one another. Agilists can be encouraged by the example of Motown and its innovations in co-branding of place, company and industry that still make Detroit worth visiting.
On the Agileseed Tour, I appreciated Motown's legacy of creative placemaking tied to aggressively focused development of collective talent. MANY THANKS to the Motown Historical Museum for its rich interpretation, and to Paul Eley who encouraged me to stop in and consider these connections.
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Need Think Make (@needthinkmake) says:
Glad you enjoyed! The Motown museum tour does a fantastic job of telling visitors about the business value of their pop culture legacy.
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INDEED thanks for the feedback!


The task of providing an historical explanation of the Time of Troubles fell to writers of the period after the Time of Troubles and the election of Michael Romanov to the throne in 1613, that is, the remaining years of that decade and the following one. These writers belonged to various estates, for the participaton of all estates found in the period of the Peasant War and Polish intervention had not yet ceased. They included churchmen and laymen, government officials and aristocrats.
The Tale of Abraham Palitsyn. One of the most popular and lengthy works on the Time of Troubles was written by the monk Abraham Palitsyn, cellarer of the Trinity Monastery of St Sergius (the cellarer was in charge of the monastery stores or its secular affairs in general). His Tale6 consists of seventy-seven chapters dealing with different periods. The first six chapters were written in 1612, although the work was not completed until 1620. The central part deals with the famous siege of the Trinity Monastery of St Sergius. Then the account is continued up to the Deulino armistice of 1618, in the conclusion of which Abraham Palitsyn himself took an active part.
Abraham Palitsyn was a prominent figure in the events of the Time of Troubles (his conduct in these difficult years was not entirely without reproach, however, for he served Pseudo-Dmitry II). He constantly stresses his own importance, as, for example, in his account of how he went to the Hypatian Monastery in Kostroma to fetch Michael Romanov, how he met him later in the Trinity Monastery of St Sergius and so on.


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Govt's push for highway projects likely to benefit road developers
Mumbai, Feb. 20 -- Several road builders including Sadbhav Infrastructure Project Ltd, PNC Infratech Ltd, Ashoka Buildcon Ltd, and NCC Ltd are expected to benefit from the increased budgetary allocation to India's national highways, analysts and companies said. The government in its Union budget on 1 February announced an allocation of Rs64,900 crore for the construction of national highways for fiscal year 2017-18, up from about Rs58,000 crore for FY 2016-17; and maintained allocation to the roads sector under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) at Rs27,000 crore. Road developer Ashoka Buildcon is expecting its order book to rise to Rs8,000 crore in fiscal year 2018 from Rs5,000 crore in the current fiscal and expects execution to rise by 25-30% year-on-year, managing director Satish Parakh said. "The allocation for national highways will likely be used very efficiently by the ministry. Execution is expected to pick up pace this year as projects will be under the new land acquisition act," Parakh said. Hyderabad-based NCC Ltd, too, expects an increase in the number of awards in the new fiscal. "For NCC, roads remain a major component of our business, but we will bid very carefully on the basis of fundamentals without sacrificing the margins. The pace of order allocation is likely to improve further based on the Union budget," said Y.D. Murthy, executive vice-president of finance, NCC. Higher allocation towards roads and highways will be a positive for road engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) firms such as KNR Constructions Ltd, Sadbhav, IRB Infrastructure Developers Ltd and J Kumar Infraprojects, according to Angel Broking's post-budget report. The allocation will be a positive for road developers and EPC contractors as it would translate to higher road awarding and construction, IIFL Wealth Management said in its report on 2 February. "The pace of construction of PMGSY roads has accelerated to reach 133km roads per day in 2016-17, as against an average of 73km during the period 2011-2014 and a further outlay of Rs27,000 crore will boost the rural road construction project of the government," brokerage firm KR Choksey said in a post-budget report. The Modi-led government's thrust on speeding up construction of highways means that these companies stand to win increased business. In the past year, the government has also been pushing for the hybrid annuity model, where it will share 40% of the project cost and allocate funds to the developer to start work. Owing to highly leveraged balance sheets in the sector, only a handful of developers such as IRB Infrastructure, Sadbhav Infrastructure and IL&FS; Transportation Networks Ltd continue to bid for projects under the build, operate and transfer (BOT) model.Several other large companies such as Larsen & Toubro Ltd (L&T;) prefer projects under the government-funded EPC model. In the BOT model, the developer builds the project with its own money, operates it for a specified period and transfers it to the government. "While there is increase in budget allocation for roads and highways sector by 12% for FY 2017-18, that is much below the average annual increase of around 33% during the last three years... Less increase in allocation for national highways would mean that private sector investment under PPP (public private partnership) would be an important source of finance," according to Vikash Kumar Sharda, director of capital projects and infrastructure at PwC.
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This utility is a manager for the cookies created by the most usual Windows browsers: Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome, Mozilla and Opera (only basic support for this one). It also works with any Gecko-based browser and most of the browsers based in Internet Explorer. You can set a list with the cookies that you want to protect and then delete the remaining ones with a simple mouse click (all the browsers at the same time). It also have the option of detecting the cookies for the sites included in your favorites and/or bookmarks.
It lets users manage their cookies by sorting them (i.e., to keep or delete cookies).
Cookies present a dilemma. On one hand, chances are you want to accept cookies from some sites (for such functionality as saving login information). On the other hand, so many sites write cookies to your hard drive that you'll probably want to delete them every now and then. Cookie Jar lets you keep the cookies you want and delete the cookies you don't want. Simply sort cookies into Allowed and Banned (or Undecided) jars. Cookie Jar can then be set to run when Windows starts up and delete all Banned and/or Undecided cookies, leaving the Allowed ones alone.


As the owner of Shelton Roofing, I'm proud of our A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. We use only the highest quality products which are backed by long-term product warranties. My work crews are experts at product installation, and I always supervise and inspect the work myself before giving it my personal seal of approval. Every roof comes with an extended workmanship guarantee. Should you have an issue with your roof down the road, it's important to know that Shelton Roofing will be around to promptly address your needs.
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Antonio Jonjić (* 2. August 1999 in Ludwigshafen) ist ein deutsch-kroatischer Fußballspieler.

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Jonjić wechselte als Jugendlicher vom SV Waldhof Mannheim zur TSG 1899 Hoffenheim und ging 2013 zum 1. FC Kaiserslautern. Dort spielte er in der Saison 2014/15 in der B-Junioren-Regionalliga und nach einem Aufstieg in der B-Junioren-Bundesliga 2015/16. Von 2016 bis 2018 spielte Jonjić mit der U-19-Mannschaft des FCK in der A-Junioren-Bundesliga. Dort gelang in der Saison 2016/17 die Vizemeisterschaft in der Staffel Süd/Südwest. 2018 erreichte das Team das Finale des DFB-Junioren-Vereinspokals (1:2 gegen den SC Freiburg).

Zur Saison 2018/19 rückte er in den Herrenbereich zur zweiten Mannschaft des FCK (Oberliga Rheinland-Pfalz/Saar) auf, wo er sich schnell als Stammspieler etablierte. Am 14. November 2018 kam Jonjić im Verbandspokal zu seinem ersten Pflichtspieleinsatz für die Profimannschaft. Am 26. Januar 2019 wurde er erstmals für ein Drittligaspiel nominiert und kam in diesem Spiel gegen die SG Sonnenhof Großaspach als Einwechselspieler zum Einsatz. Nach dem 14. Spieltag der Saison 2019/20 wurde Jonjić unter Cheftrainer Boris Schommers gemeinsam mit Christoph Hemlein und Janek Sternberg bis auf Weiteres aus dem Lizenzspielerkader gestrichen. Kaiserslautern befand sich zu diesem Zeitpunkt auf einem Abstiegsplatz und bereits seit dem 4. Spieltag im unteren Tabellendrittel.

Jonjić wechselte im Oktober 2020 zum deutschen Zweitligisten FC Erzgebirge Aue.

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RS Pulse 58: Can this all-electric RIB bring battery power into the mainstream?
Motor Boat & Yachting April 9, 2020
The hull is made from a mix of flax and basalt fibres
British sailing boat manufacturer RS plans to revolutionise the RIB market with its battery-powered Pulse 58
The race to build the first mass market all-electric sportsboat is hotting up with brands like RAND, X-Shore, Frauscher, Nimbus, DutchCraft and Avon all competing for the potentially lucrative prize. However, a radical new entry from British dinghy manufacturer RS Sailing could yet pip them all to the post.
The Pulse 58 is a pure electric RIB that uses proven automotive components matched to a revolutionary new drive system in a lightweight recyclable hull to steal a march on its competitors in terms of efficiency, sustainability and, crucially, price. Whereas most of its rivals cost upwards of €200,000, the all-new RS Pulse 58 costs less than half that at €99,950.
As the name suggests the Pulse 58 is a 5.8 metre (19ft) RIB that at first glance looks much like any other but one peak at the stern tells a very different story. Where you'd expect to find a substantial petrol outboard is an empty transom topped by a small lip just a few inches above the surprisingly high deck.
RAD's hubless rim drive is safer and more efficient giving a claimed 35nm range at 20 knots
The mystery deepens when you peer under the hull to be confronted by a circular hoop with four pink blades jutting inwards. This is the revolutionary RAD drive that is key to the Pulse's range and efficiency. RS claims it has a range of at least 35nm at 20 knots or considerably further at slower speeds.
Although RS admits this isn't as far or as fast as an equivalent petrol powered craft, it also points out that research indicates very few 6m RIB owners regularly exceed this range in daily use and most spend around 70% of their time at displacement speed.
The idea for the Pulse 58 began to take shape in 2017 when Alex Newton-Southon, CEO of Design and Technologies at RS Sailing, started to look at new ways of growing the business.
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The 740 Mirage is Frauscher's first planing electric sportsboat. The 100kW motor will power it to 27 knots
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RS is already the world's largest manufacturer of small sailing boats and dinghies, building over 3,000 craft a year at four different sites across the UK so diversifying into the burgeoning power boat market seemed like the natural step but only if it fitted the company's sustainable boating ethos. An all-electric RIB built using a blend of natural fibres and recycled materials suited the profile perfectly.
The Pulse 58 is the result of two years' research and development to find a hull form, drivetrain and build process that met these targets. It features a cathedral-style hull with an unusually long, slim central section to minimise drag, and tunnels either side to provide stability.
The deep central section also houses the battery pack to keep the centre of gravity as low as possible. All three sections flatten off at the stern to promote fast, efficient planing. Hypalon tubes complete the package while a modular self-draining deck adapts to fit a range of different helm and seating layouts.
The battery pack is from a Nissan Leaf
The hull is moulded using a combination of 40% basalt rock, 30% natural flax and 30% glass fibres infused with a 26% bio epoxy around a PET core made from recycled plastic bottles. It's a tried and tested process developed by RS for its sailing boats and said to be just as strong as conventional GRP but more easily recyclable at its end of life.
The drivetrain is built around the same 57Kwh lithium ion battery pack used in the Nissan Leaf electric car but marinised and sealed inside a waterproof box with its own integral fire extinguisher. Water passing the hull keeps it cool and it's charged overnight using a standard 240-volt mains or shorepower plug.
A faster two-hour charger is optional where 3-phase power is available. The batteries are warranted for two years and 2,000 cycles but should last for five years – many Nissan Leafs have clocked up more than 150,000 miles in that time.
Fully integrated helm gives detailed info on remaining charge and real-time range
The RAD drive is perhaps the least proven element of the Pulse but also its most exciting. Its hubless rim drive is claimed to be more efficient than a conventional propeller at speeds up to 25 knots due to reduced tip losses and more effective transmission of the electric motor's high torque characteristics.
It's also safer and less likely to get fouled by ropes or sails than an exposed propeller, an important feature when used as a club or safety support boat. The whole rim swivels to steer and pivots up behind the transom for trimming, beaching and trailing.
Two small electric motors deliver power to the rim (providing a degree of built-in redundancy should one fail) via a belt drive. If you do accidentally ground it or hit something hard, a sheer pin allows the whole unit to pivot up rather than snap off.
Cathedral hull provides stability and efficiency
Bright future?
The Pulse 58 is a brave new entry to an increasingly contested market but RS says it has been overwhelmed by the positive reception at the 2020 Düsseldorf boat show with enquiries from sailing clubs, marinas, superyacht owners and leisure boat users. It hopes to build 50 boats this year with deliveries starting in October and 100 boats in 2021.
The 58 will be followed by both a 4.2-metre Pulse tender and an as yet unnamed larger model. If it hits those numbers RS could yet become the first builder of a truly successful mainstream electric sportsboat.
First published in the April 2020 edition of Motor Boat & Yachting.
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Skippy invasion delays final B12hr practice
Red flags for kangaroos on the circuit and two big crashes bookended Saturday morning's fifth and final practice at the Liqui-Moly Bathurst 12 Hour.
The red flags were called just seconds after the 60-minute session began as multiple kangaroos jumped onto the circuit on Mountain Straight.
Rather than simply crossing the track, two of the roos continued on the circuit up towards the Cutting, with the comical site of the GT3 machinery crawling along behind.
"I came over the crest and everybody was stopped," recounted five-time IndyCar champion Scott Dixon, who is making his Bathurst debut aboard a Castrol-backed Aston Martin.
"I thought one of the cars had hit the wall then saw the kangaroos running along the track.
"I felt bad for them. They had nowhere to go and were just running in front of the cars."
While no kangaroos were injured, the stoppage lasted almost 30 minutes before the track was deemed safe to resume.
Teams did not lose track time due to the delay, with the session extended to allow the originally scheduled 60 minutes of running.
Practice 5 marked the first session in which teams could practice full pitstops, while also undertaking qualifying simulations.
The #2 Valvoline Audi of Dries Vanthoor sat atop the order when the session was red flagged for good three minutes from the end, due to two unrelated incidents.
Brazilian Daniel Serra crashed the #27 HubAuto Ferrari he shares with Tim Slade at Skyline, clouting the concrete on the right after a high-speed lose exiting McPhillamy Park.
Meanwhile at The Chase, Brit Oliver Jarvis went off at The Chase with an apparent brake problem in the #8 Bentley, spearing through the gravel before hitting the tyre wall side-on.
With no restart forthcoming, Vanthoor's 2:03.4430s remained the fastest time.
The #63 Orange 1 FFF Lamborghini was second ahead of the #222 Valvoline Audi, #4 Grove Porsche and #34 Walkenhorst BMW, co-driven by Chaz Mostert.
That marked the first top 10 appearance of the weekend for the factory-backed BMW M6, after a quiet Friday.
Triple Eight's lead entry featuring Shane van Gisbergen and Jamie Whincup was 15th in Practice 5, with its sister #777 entry 21st.
The Pro-Am Triple Eight car's session included minor contact between Sam Shahin and the #27 HubAuto Ferrari at The Chase, spinning the Mercedes.
A two-part qualifying will begin at 12:40am, setting the field for the Top 10 Shootout at 5:05pm.


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