The Nuthatch is in the perfect location to explore both the local Market town of Masham and further into the Yorkshire Dales.
Masham is a typical, pretty, Yorkshire Dales market town, offering all of your local amenities. Markets are still held every Wednesday and Saturday on the square. Along with the butchers, bakers, and deli's you will find a fantastic selection of cafe's, pubs and restaurants. Masham is famous for its two Breweries, Black Sheep and Theakstons, both offer tours and Black Sheep an excellent Bistro. For fine dining we can highly recommend Vennells restaurant just off the square.
Masham hosts numerous events through the year including the Steam Rally in July and the infamous Sheep Fair in September. It was also on the 2014 Tour de France route so you are likely to still find the odd yellow bicycle hanging about!
A 4* hotel with a spa development opening in 2017. Swinton Park offers a selection of country pursuits, an awarding winning cookery school and Samuels Fine Dining restaurant - we can also recommend the afternoon tea.
Situated at Druids Temple 'a miniature stone henge' it is a 2 1/2 mile walk from The Nuthatch. The cafe serves good home cooked food - muddy boots & dogs are welcome. It is also home to the Swinton Park Birds of Prey.
Take a brewery tour to learn the real story behind the Black Sheep name whilst seeing the brewing team at work. Afterwards enjoy sampling some ales at the bar and enjoy lunch or dinner in the fabulous bistro.
A visit to Theakstons will show you not just the beer being made but also to the barrel cooper at work. The Bar - The Black Bull in Paradise - offers all their beers for you to try.
Artison offers a huge range of creative craft day or weekend courses. From watercolour painting, black smithing or making wire chickens, there is something for everyone but be sure to book well in advance.
Hackfall Woodland is dotted with follies, lakes, fountains and grottos. Footpaths wind and twist through the woods giving you a surprise round every corner. The views from the top make the climb back up well worth it.
A short walk from The Nuthatch in Fearby Cross is the clay pigeon shooting ground of Warren Gill. Whether you are an experienced shot or have never picked up a gun before, there is a full range of lessons available.
A National Trust property situated near the Cathedral City of Ripon. The Cistercian abbey, is surrounded by an elegant water garden and a medieval deer park. A perfect location for a picnic; or coffee and cake in the tea house.
The home of Wensleydale Cheese, the visitor centre is in the Yorkshire Dales market town of Hawes. See the cheese being made, sample the different varieties in the shop and enjoy some refreshments in the cafe or restaurant.
There are just too many attractions in the Yorkshire Dales to try and list them all! Take a look here for some more ideas and suggestions as to things to see and do, all within a short drive of The Nuthatch.


We are a family owned company that is a small to medium in size. Fire-Matic Systems is involved in each part of the fire sprinkler system from estimating, designing, permitting, installing and inspections of the systems. We are seeking individuals with experience installing fire sprinkler systems and knowledge of all aspects of the installation process. Our projects consist of commercial and industrial buildings, high rises and residential projects. We look for people that are reloadable, dependable, have good communication skills and take pride in their work.
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Following an electrifying Senate race where Beto O'Rourke's campaign nearly claimed Ted Cruz's Senate seat, an energized youth vote may spell trouble for Donald Trump, John Cornyn, and vulnerable House Republicans in 2020. A new Quinnipiac poll lends credence to this possibility, revealing a virtual polling tie between Trump and leading Democratic contenders including Beto O'Rourke, former Vice President Joe Biden, and Senator Bernie Sanders in hypothetical head-to-head matches.
A new TargetSmart analysis shows that an electoral shift in the 2018 midterm elections, powered by a surge in youth vote participation, may play a role in turning the tables in Texas in 2020. Our analysis finds that over half of first time voters in Texas' 2018 election — 373,518 people — were under the age of 30. Additionally, younger Hispanic voters are making their voices heard, with Hispanic voters comprising nearly a third of the vote share of voters under 30 years old. If Texas can continue to harness the momentum from youth and Hispanic voters seen in the 2018 midterm elections, then the state should be one to watch as the 2020 election approaches.
Texas followed the national trend of an increased share of young voters in 2018 midterm elections compared to the 2014 elections. Voters under 30 nearly doubled their vote share relative to 2014 — a five percent increase — and nearly matched 2016 participation levels. Our analysis also found that younger Hispanic voters are becoming an increasingly engaged force. They made up 30 percent of the vote share of voters under 30 in 2018 , a 10 percent increase from 2014. Additionally among voters under 30 in Texas, Hispanic voters comprised a larger vote share than in the 2016 general election. Finally, voters aged 50-64 saw the largest decrease in vote share, a drop of five percent.
In 2018, Hispanic voters increased their vote share by around six percent relative to the 2014 midterm elections. African Americans decreased vote share slightly compared to 2014. Asian American, Hispanic voters increased vote share compared to 2014 and Caucasian voters decreased their vote share by nearly seven percent relative to 2014.
The shift to a more diverse electorate is even more pronounced when looking specifically at voters under 30. While the share of Caucasian voters under thirty declined by 11 percent by vote share, Hispanic voters in that cohort surged by 10 percent.
In Texas, gender breakdown of vote share remained relatively stagnant across 2014, 2016, and 2018. When controlled for race however, Hispanic female voters increased their vote share by six percent compared to 2014 and maintained near exact levels of participation from 2016.
Our analysis of first time vote share and newly registered voters reveals the potential for an electoral shift in Texas, as younger voters demonstrated their growing commitment to political engagement. Half of first time voters were under 30 years old (373,518), a 13 percent increase from the 2016 presidential election. Additionally Hispanic voters comprised nearly a third of the vote share for first time voters, a 14 percent increase relative to 2014.


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Lagos Collapsed Building: Injured Pupils Are In Stable Condition, Receiving Treatment —MD, General Hospital
Some of the injured pupils in the building collapse at Ita-Faji, Lagos Island, on Wednesday are in stable condition and still receiving adequate medical attention in some hospitals in Lagos.
A visit by the News Agency of Nigeria correspondent to the General Hospitals in Marina and Gbagada in Lagos, on Thursday, showed that some of the patients had been stabilised, while others were still being attended to.
Names of the patients in stable condition were pasted at the General Hospital on Wednesday for easy identification of the victims by their relatives.
Relations of some of the victims expressed gratitude to God for the survival of their children, thanking the medical team for their care.
They told NAN on condition of anonymity that their loved ones had been stabilised and were receiving the needed treatment.
Dr Ismail Ganikale, the Medical Director, General Hospital, Lagos, told NAN that no new victims of the school building collapse were brought to the hospital.
"No new casualty has been brought in and we are doing the best we can to mop up," Ganikale told NAN.
He said that the management had rallied the medical team and was trying to get the actual number of casualties.
Also, Dr Saliu Oseni, the Chairman, Lagos Chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association said that the association had been going round the hospitals to monitor the treatment of the victims.
"So far from what we gathered, the last set of patients that were brought to the Lagos General Hospital came in last night and we have yet to receive new patients as of this morning.
"Most of the patients came in through General Hospital and Massey Children Hospital from where they were referred to other hospitals, including Lagos State University Teaching Hospital; Mainland General Hospital and General Hospital, Yaba.
"We are aware that there is a patient at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba.
"We have about six patients in Gbagada General Hospital; the actual statistics will not be clear until everything is okay.
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25 March 2019, Monday, Folk Club Night. Maria O'Flaherty Quartet. Jazz and folk from Auckland. Featuring Nick Jones on fiddle, Sam Swindells on guitar and Ollie Holland on upright bass. $10. 7pm.
6 March 2019, Wednesday, The Frank Burkitt Band in concert. Folk music and more from Wellington. $15.
25 February 2019, Folk Club Night. Dennis Duigan & Ramblin' Ash. Old Timey duo from Australia. Regular club night. E-mail for a first half floor spot. $15. 7:30pm.
6 February 2019, Wednesday. Nine Mile Creek. Australian Bluegrass Band over for the Kiwigrass festival, making a stop up at the hall before returning home. If you like the Pipis, you'll love Nine Mile Creek. $15. 7:30pm.
28 January 2019, Monday. Lonely Heart String Band! Back from the USA! Note that we will not have a regular club night this month to make room for this outstanding band. 7:00pm, $25.
16 January 2019, Wednesday. Rhode Works in Concert. Prodigy bluegrass band from the Waikato, the Rhodes boys have only become more stunningly talented than they were a year ago! 7:30pm. $10.
26 December 2018, Wednesday. Boxing Day Club Party. Leftovers Potluck. Open Mic acoustic music. 6pm. Gold Coin donation.
2 December 2018. Sunday. Full Concert. Tattletale Saints.
26 November 2018, Monday, Club Night. Special guest: The Sonoran Dogs!
14 November 2018, Wednesday. Alpaca Social Club in Concert.
29 October 2018. Monday. Club night. Special guest: Albi and the Wolves.
11 October 2018, Thursday. Full Concert. The Nukes.
24 September 2018, Monday. Club Night. Special Guest: The Bully Boys, singing a combination of mostly a capella old traditional folk from the British Isles and maritime sea shanties.
20 September 2018, Thursday. Full Concert. Special guest Pete Denehy from Australia.
27 Aug 2018, Monday, Club Night. Special Guest: Pete and the Skiffy Rivets.
30 July 2018 Monday, Club Night. Special Guest: Niels Gedge.
25 June 2018, Monday. Club Night.. Special Guest: Diane Ponzio.
28 May 2018, Monday. Club Night. Special Guest: Neighbouring Planets.
30 April 2018, Monday. Club Night with Martha and the Backseat Drivers. Floor singers first half.
12 April 2018, Thursday. Daniel Champagne. Full concert. Supported by Oliver Bones. Tickets: https://danielchampagneatwhangateauhall.eventbrite.com.
26 March 2018, Monday, Club Night. Donna Dean. Award winning New Zealand singer-songwriter.
8 March 2018, Thursday. 10 String Symphony. Acoustic fiddle duo from the US.
26 February 2018, Monday, Club Night. Esther Swift. Harpist, singer/songwriter and a rising star of the Scottish Folk scene. This is Esther's first ever tour of New Zealand.
29 and 30 January, Monday and Tuesday, Lonely Heartstring Band. Best bluegrass band ever. Two sold out nights. Phenomenal.
3 December 2017, Sunday: Concert with The Danberry's from Nashville, TN, featuring Vanessa McGowen on bass. Award winning independent folk/bluegrass duo.
27 November 2017, Monday: Club night with special guests Rhodeworks! This family bluegrass band has been wowing audiences since they appeared on the scene a year ago. Show starts 7pm.
3 November 2017, Friday:Full Concert with Albi and the Wolves! Stay tuned for ticket price and time.
30 October 2017, Monday: Club Night. No guests, floor singers all night.
25 September 2017, Monday: Club Night. Special guests: The Remarkables.
28 August 2017, Monday: Club Night. Special guests: John Hayday and Vaughn Morgan. John and Vaughn will perform a full hour of thought-provoking, moving traditional story-songs accompanied by beautifully wrought guitar accompaniment. $10. 7pm.
31 July 2017, Monday: Club Night, hosted by John Hayday. Special Guest: Chris Priestly and friends. New Zealand folk icon Chris Priestley's folk career and influence span decades and has touched thousands and thousands of people. His albums "Unsung Heroes" and "Rogue" tell tales of figures from New Zealand History. 7pm start. $10.
26 June 2017, Monday: Club Night with special guests Conor and Swigger! The hosts of the excellent Thirsty Dog Folk Club on K' Road are coming north of the bridge to amaze and delight you with songs and humour. $10. Floor singers first half, as per the usual!
29 May 2017, Monday: Club night with special guests Rhode Workz! This family bluegrass band has been wowing audiences since they appeared on the scene a year ago. Show starts 7pm.
6 May 2017, Saturday: Full concert from Will Day and Col Finley. Australian country stars Will Day and Col Finlay have laid down their amplifiers and are touring NZ as an acoustic duo. Supported by Leigh's own Pipi Pickers. Show starts at 7:30pm. $10.
Special guests: Hungrytown (USA). Folk Duo Hungrytown have toured all around the world, and bring timeless lyricism, remarkable affinity for instrumental embellishment, and gorgeous vocal harmonies.
Special guest: Rachel Dawick. Rachel will be bringing us new songs and more amazing tales of her travels and adventures in the UK and elsewhere.
19 February 2017. The Company. Brilliant bluegrass band from Australia featuring New Zealand's own George Jackson on fiddle and banjo. Full Concert. 7:30pm.
9 February 2017, Thursday: Tattletale Saints return! Full concert. 8pm.
January 30th, 2017, Monday: Club night. Special Guests: The Frank Burkitt Band. Frank Burkitt is well known for entertaining story-telling, tightly arranged songs and delicious harmony and a set list that contains blues, country, bluegrass, swing and some Scottish folk. It is good old fashioned original song-writing backed up by a band that understands perfectly how to add infectious rhythm and groove (Geluk's bass), varied and skilled solo breaks (Burnell and Jackson on fiddle and mandolin) and endorphin-exploding harmonies (Filbey on backing vocals). $15.
14 December 2016, Wednesday: CLUB NIGHT AND CONCERT.
No Bones About It are coming back to New Zealand. In 2013 they were our first ever club night guests, so we are having a special mid-month club night to honour the occasion of their return. http://whangateau.co.nz/upcoming-shows/december-14-no-bones-about-it/ $15.
2 December 2016, Friday: Community Music Making/Drumming with Fraser Bruce. 7pm-8:30pm. Come and share some great rhythms and blend with other instruments for huge creative fun. Drums etc supplied, other instruments welcome. Suggested koha $10 adults $5.00 under 18's. For more information, 0210 227 9951, fraser.bruce@mac.com.
28 November 2016, Club Night.
Special Guests: Albi and the Wolves! Not your usual folk music, Albi and the Wolves are a mash up of high-power alt-country, bluegrass and any other folk styling that strikes their fancy. There will definitely be a dance floor set up for this one. $15. 7pm.
31 October 2016, Monday: Club night.
Special Guests: Alpaca Social Club with Jon Sanders and Craig Denham $15. Jon Sanders and Craig Denham are half of well known kiwi 4-piece Beyondsemble. (It's Halloween, come in costume! There will be candy!) $15.
18 November 2016, Friday: Community Music Making/Drumming with Fraser Bruce. 7pm-8:30pm. Come and share some great rhythms and blend with other instruments for huge creative fun. Drums etc supplied, other instruments welcome. Suggested koha $10 adults $5.00 under 18's. For more information, 0210 227 9951, fraser.bruce@mac.com.
28 November 2016, Monday: Club night.
September 2016 Club Guest: Beverly and Al Young.
31 May 2015 – Hot Diggity Bluegrass Band.


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Home Science The "JUICE" Mission Will Search for Alien Life on Jupiter's Moons
The "JUICE" Mission Will Search for Alien Life on Jupiter's Moons
January 7, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0
It's hard to believe that any life form could be dwelling on Jupiter. The biggest planet of our Solar System is a gas giant that lacks the suitable conditions for supporting life as we know it. But astronomers could have better luck when it comes to Jupiter's moons.
Our beloved planet has only one natural satellite revolving around it: the Moon that we all know. But Jupiter has an abundance of moons: 79 discovered so far. Therefore, the chances of finding alien life elsewhere in our Solar System automatically increase.
The ESA will launch "JUICE" in 2023
According to popsci.com, we have roughly a year to wait for the launch of the European Space Agency's space mission known as "JUICE" – the JUpiter ICy moons Explorer. The mission aims to analyze three of Jupiter's moons along with the giant planet itself. Ganymede, Europa, and Callisto are targeted for the upcoming mission.
JUICE will start exploring the remote worlds in April 2023, and it shall receive help from an Ariane 5 rocket. In order to reach Jupiter, 7.6 years will be needed.
A scaled model of the #JUICE Radar antenna is under characterization test @TestCentre.
The RIME instrument, with its 16 m boom, will sound the depth pf the Galilean moons down to about 9 km. @ASI_spazio @NASAJPL @UniTrento @SpaceTechSTI pic.twitter.com/qINWqpkqEs
— ESA's JUICE mission (@ESA_JUICE) December 21, 2021
Here's what Michael Summers has to say, who is a planetary science professor at George Mason University, as he's quoted by popsci.com:
On the Earth, the magnetosphere shields us from charged particles from the sun,
But on Jupiter, you've got a magnetic field that's vastly larger than that of the Earth.
Olivier Witasse, who is a JUICE mission project scientist, says it all while cited by the same source:
We don't go to Jupiter all the time, in particular with the European Space Agency. So it's a big mission for us,
The vision is really to understand whether [the target places] have what we call 'habitable places' around Jupiter.
What's for sure is that JUICE will be a great mission, and we can't wait to find out what important data it shall gather from Jupiter!
One of Jupiter's Moons Could Have Conditions for Hosting Life
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Environmental, Health and Safety News: HighSpeed Rail "a massive campaign to sustain the unsustainable."
HighSpeed Rail "a massive campaign to sustain the unsustainable."
TreehUgger reports - James Howard Kunstler thinks the new high speed rail proposal is a mistake, part of "a massive campaign to sustain the unsustainable."
One very plain and straightforward example at hand is the announcement last week of a plan to build a high speed rail network. To be blunt about it, this is perfectly f*****g stupid. It will require a whole new track network, because high speed trains can't run on the old rights of way with their less forgiving curve ratios and grades. We would be so much better off simply fixing up and reactivating the normal-speed track system that is sitting out there rusting in the rain -- and save our more grandiose visions for a later time. (Haase- this is 99.9% correct).


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The worst ever FOI response I have ever seen
Friday, April 13th, 2007 at 12:12 pm Written by: Julian
Following the request made last month for information about how Bristol Council had managed to contract out all its IT services with no oversight at all, I've got this message back:
Dear Mr Todd,
I now write further to my email of 11 April and apologise for the delay in the response.
I will now respond to each of your queries in turn.
1. A copy of the full contract as it stands between "Bristol City Council" and the "Local Education Partnership", which Tim Sheppard's told me was available to FOI users in his email to me on 6 March 2006.
I can confirm that the contract is a standard document populated by our contractual details which are commercially sensitive. As a result both sections 41 and 43 are engaged. (Commercial interests and Information provided in confidence) Disclosure of this particular information would prejudice the commercial interests of the parties and would be a breach of confidence. The public interest has been considered and although the City Council has a presumption of disclosure, it is considered that the prejudice that would occur outweighs the duty to disclose in this particular circumstance. A copy of the standard document and further information can be found at http://www.partnershipsforschools.org.uk/StandardDocuments.htm and http://www.bsf.gov.uk
2. The list of people on its governing body, evidence of legal independence of the Council if there is any, and any available accounts so far, and an explanation of what it means for it to have a "commercial interest".
The LEP is a registered company and therefore has legal independence. The Council has a minority shareholding in this organisation and is not in the definition of an influenced company under the Local Government Housing act 1989 as amended. I can also confirm that there is not a Governing Body, but instead a board of directors. I would suggest you contact the LEP at the address contained in the following answer for details of accounts. I can confirm however that Bristol City Council put forward £30,000 for the working Capital of LEP. This is the Council's 10% share in the LEP. This information is available in the Cabinet report of 9 March 06, which can be found at www.bristol.gov.uk I can also confirm that the LEP has only been trading since July 2006 so there will not be any accounts yet available for inspection.
3. All relevant details of the statutory duties of the "Local Education Partnership" in relation to the Freedom of Information Act.
I would suggest that you direct this question to the LEP at Bristol LEP Limited, Maple Cross House, Denham Way, Maple Cross, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 9SW
1. According to press releases I have read, the Local Education Partnership is made up of Skanska, BCC, and Partnership for Schools. Is it your view that, although it is two in three parts publically controlled, and its entire budget derives from the BCC, it is not a public authority subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act? If it is subject to the Act, what is its address for sending requests?
Please see answer above
2. In the words of my copy of the Freedom of Information Act Awareness Guidance No. 5, Annexe: "A Public Authority cannot attempt to contract out of its responsibilities under the Act and unless information is covered by an exemption it must be released if requested." You have assured me that the major reason this information cannot be released is because BCC signed a contract saying that the information is confidential (while being unable to locate any materials that could explain why such a clause had been signed). Am I correct in thinking that this exemption cuts right through the guideline?
As previously confirmed, FOI obligations were considered and addressed when the contract was drafted and commercially sensitive information within the contract was highlighted so that FOI requests could be dealt with more efficiently.
Finally, I would very much like to see the contract between BCC and the LEP which you have referred to. Can you pass it on, or should I file it through the regular email address?
Please see answer to first question above.
This response should answer your request in full, however if you are not satisfied with this response or wish to lodge an appeal against any exemptions that may have been applied, you can do so by writing to the Data Protection Officer at Bristol City Council Legal Services, The Council House, College Green, Bristol, or foi@bristol.gov.uk. Details of the complaints procedure can be found at http://www.bristol-city.gov.uk/complaints.
If, after you have exhausted the Council's complaints procedure, you are still not satisfied with the response you have received you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner, details of your right to complain can be found at http://www.ico.gov.uk/complaints.aspx
There's a very extensive set of paperwork relating to this bogus construct at for £18 a page. There has got to be some other sources.
The central issue here is whether there is a loophole in the law that enables the business community to carry on looting the public finances out of public view, or whether the we can start to control this robbery of our economic opportunities as well as hard cash, by making sure that it has to happen in broad daylight.
There are two legal mechanisms that look good, but don't work properly. The first is the EU procurement mechanism, that sets out an open bidding procedure where we get to see how a private company gets awarded a contract by a "Body Governed by Public Law", with the intention of reducing corruption and opening the process to all businesses. The second is the Freedom of Information Act, which applies to all "Public Authorities", which gives the public a right to know what's going on in the state owned institutions which they are compelled without choice to pay for.
There is a legal ass that we don't have a right to know or influence what's going on inside an ostensibly private corporation, even if its entire income and services are derived from public funds. Once such a body gets a contract to use our money, the directors are legally in it for themselves; and all stated public benefits must be "aspirational" in nature.
Clearly, if there is a gap between the definitions of EU procurement and FOI Act, of what we could be defined as a "Public Body", then it's possible to tunnel money out through this back alley.
For example, a City Council called B — undoubtedly a public body — contracts all the educational services out to a fake shell company called L, which then buys in lots of over-priced and exclusive services from a large company S in whose building it just so happens to have its offices, even though officially and legally it is an independent company.
Now, if B can shovel money to L as though L were a public body, like a division within the council, it doesn't need to declare anything through EU procurement. If L was not a public body according to Freedom of Information Act, we don't have a right to know what L does with it.
There's a few documents (in crappy WORD format) I'm reading through at the bottom of the Standard Document List, such as Counsel's first summary opinion in relation to procurement, which details parts of how this scam is legally constructed.
Provided the principles which actually guide the management of the LEP are based on the criteria of performance, efficiency and cost effectiveness (as set out in the SHA and SPA provided), I conclude that each LEP may be structured and will be able to operate in such a way that it will not qualify as a "body governed by public law" and thus be covered as a contracting authority for the purposes of the public procurement regime.
In other words, it's arguing that L is a private body with regards to the EU procurement law in what it buys, even though it appears to have been constructed by B solely for the purposes of turning this contract with S. I'm looking for where is the EU procurement procedure whereby B decided it could buy these services from L without putting it to open tender.
It's a pain and a struggle. All we want to find out is how much do the computers and the crappy Microsoft software purchased by our state educational system cost, and why aren't they installing Linux servers everywhere, even though they are the cheapest most effective option and everyone is doing it.
They obviously know they've got something to hide, or they would publish it, since there is no recognizable commercial confidentiality matter that could pertain, since these cast-iron long term contracts have now all been signed. There is nothing we can do to stop them ripping the entire system off for every penny and small business opportunity possible. The deal is done. All we are left with now is simply the Right to Know.
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Back in 2009, a project aiming to revitalise and pass on traditional watchmaking techniques was born. The project, known as Naissance d'une Montre, or "Birth of a Watch", was under the aegis of the Time Æon Foundation, established by Robert Greubel, Stephen Forsey, Philippe Dufour, Vianney Halter and Kari Voutilainen, though it was the first three who took the most active roles in the project. After the first series was completed in 2015, Time Æon has just announced its second Naissance d'une Montre creation at SIHH 2019.
Established in 2005, the Time Æon Foundation is a growing family of notable watchmakers and designers who collaborate on projects with the shared goal of preserving traditional watchmaking know-how.
Spearheaded by Greubel Forsey and Philippe Dufour, the first project of the Time Æon Foundation was to educate a French watchmaker, Michel Boulanger, in the art of designing and building a watch by hand from scratch, almost exactly as it was done in the 19th century. Mr Boulanger was then to pass on the knowledge to students of watchmaking.
In 2015, Mr Boulanger's efforts culminated with the unveiling of the prototype of the first Naissance d'une Montre, the Montre École, or "School Watch".
Ten pieces were planned, and swiftly spoken for, while the prototype was sold at Christie's the following year for SFr1.46m.
The "Montre École" prototype, sold at Christies for almost US$1.5 million.
Time Æon is now made up of seven members, with the most recent addition being Dominique Renaud – best known as the co-founder of complications specialist Renaud & Papi.
The foundation's current projects include movement decoration workshops for watchmaking students, conducted by Mr Boulanger, who completed the first Naissance d'une Montre, and Mr Dufour.
Coincidentally, a separate project with similar goals was initiated by a pair of Urwerk watchmakers, Dominique Buser and Cyrano Devanthey, and named Oscillon. Similar to the Naissance d'une Montre project, the pair restored old production machinery and employed traditional watchmaking methods to create timepieces by hand, without the aid of modern automated equipment.
Given the similarities, it didn't take long before a collaboration between Time Æon and Oscillon was born, leading to the second timepiece of the Naissance d'une Montre, with the prototype movement having been shown at SIHH 2019.
The second project is led by Mr. Buser and Mr. Devanthey under the patronage of Time Æon, particularly the two cofounders of Urwerk – Felix Baumgartner and Martin Frei, which explains the aesthetics of the case.
The movement uses the Oscillon calibre as a base, but with its construction revamped in Greubel Forsey style, leaving the movement to form the dial in front.
Of interest is the wide, bowtie-shaped, proprietary free-sprung balance wheel. Much of the going train is visible on the opposite half of the dial, while the sub-seconds sits at six o'clock.
This leaves only the 12 o'clock position for the keyless works and crown, which is the signature position on an Urwerk watch case.
At a glance, the case back appears unassuming in comparison to the dial, but closer inspection reveals twin mainspring barrels in an interesting configuration – they are connected via a continuous mainspring that is wound across both barrels, effectively forming a constant-torque mechanism that is similar to a fusee and chain.
Sandwiched between both barrels is a large, sweeping hand which acts as the power reserve indicator.
The back is signed by both Greubel Forsey and Urwerk, along with the names of Mr. Buser and Mr. Devanthey.
Also announced at SIHH 2019 was the third Naissance d'une Montre, which will be completed in about five years. It will be a collaboration with Ferdinand Berthoud, and utilise a fusee and chain mechanism as found in the Ferdinand Berthoud FB 1, except one made entirely by hand, just like the rest of the watch.
Meanwhile, a separate project will be executed between Dominique Renaud and Greubel Forsey to create a timepiece with a unique escapement conceived by Mr Renaud.
Time Aeon expects the prototype of the Ferdinand Berthoud collaboration to be presented at SIHH 2020.


Samsung is one of the market leaders in the world of smartphones. The expensive phones they come up with are always a surprise and a matter of curiosity for the fans. Recently Samsung's Galaxy S10 got a major leak. It was during the Christmas season and gave a hint of the upcoming attraction.
The leak was nothing but an accident. This unintentional exposure to the design of S10 was big news, especially for the Galaxy Note 7 user. This means there are certain similarities between the designs of both.
Samsung industry insider Ice Universe gave this hint after a couple of tweets related to the phone. They assured the size of S10+ to be same as that of Galaxy Note 7. Ice Universe further enlightened the size in numbers. The chances for S10+ is to have a +6.44-inch screen with the same size chassis (153.5 x 73.9 x 7.9 mm / 6.04 x 2.91 x 0.31-inch).
Moreover, the tweets showed the official Samsung case with which the size and almost the shape, at least from the back became known. The displayed case confirmed how and at exactly what point camera will be placed in Galaxy S10+. It will be placed horizontally and with an updated triple camera.
The rough idea of phone's appearance was a big hit, thanks to Ice Universe. The price of all the new launches are high and the same is expected from the Galaxy S10+. For this may be the fans don't have to wait much. News also reported that the launch will be sooner than fans are expecting.
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Institute is a band from the sprawling land of punk bands known as Austin, Texas. Institute cranks out tunes in the vein of Joy Division, also comparable to early UK punk bands like Crisis. They have set themselves apart with their mid-tempo and thick, frayed guitar tone all fronted by frontman Moses Brown's sharply moaned perspectives. On Subordinate, Institute's newest LP, the band is in top form.
Punk music can go two ways: fast or slow. If it's gonna be fast, make it fast. If it isn't fast, make it catchy. Although Subordinate is short, clocking in at 26 minutes, it provides much to be remembered in that small amount of time. The parts of the album that tend to repeat in the mind are the bass lines, especially on songs like "Oil Money" and definitely on "Human Law." Overall, these punchy lines drive the songs. Floating above the lyrics are melodic guitar lines fulfilling the dark sound that Institute finds easy to craft.
Guitar chords teeter the line between feeling happy and sad, but the chemistry between it and Brown is unmistakable. Whenever the guitar work is getting close to happy or sad, it gets darker. It is dark enough to prepare the listener to pay attention and gives a great platform for Brown's vocal delivery that maintains a laziness while still being urgent.
On songs like "All This Pride," Brown begs people to "…push your ego down as far it goes…" to those who are proud for reasons that are not clear. Other topics tackled on this LP include "the lonely sham of playing by the rules, the search for money and power, the annihilation of a true personality, and the standards of normalcy that from childhood conditions us to feel abject," according to Institutes write up on their Bandcamp.
Verdict: Subordinate, and Institute in general, are kind of hard to explain. They provide a feeling that is specific to them along with a raw, moody sound that is undeniably punk through the tone and topics covered. Only as intricate as it needs to be, Institute has dialed in perfectly with a sound that is unique in today's punk scene, while also keeping their roots in touch with songs on this new LP that are comparable to the vision they began with on their demo.
Looking for a dark and melodic punk record with catchy bass lines and memorable vocals? Look no further! These songs will stay on the mind after only a few listens.


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InnoEnergy and WindEurope are bringing back the largely successful hackathon, Hack the Wind®, to Hamburg this September for its 2018 edition. And get ready, because this year will see big names in the wind energy sector onboard as partners, more indepth challenges (Blockchain tech, Data Visualisation…), and another massive prize pool for the winners.
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India is our true friend: Bangla PM Hasina
Dhaka, Dec 17 (PTI) Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said that India is Bangladesh's true friend as she expressed her gratitude to the country and the Indian Army for their support during the 1971 liberation war.
Addressing a virtual summit with her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi, Hasina said that she is happy to meet him again, "particularly on this month of victory".
"December evokes in all Bangladeshis the spirit of joy, freedom and celebration as we recall with deep gratitude our 'Father of the Nation' Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Under whose dynamic leadership we earned our great independence," she said.
"India is our true friend," the Bangladesh Prime Minister said.
"I pay deep homage to the three million martyrs who laid down their lives. I pay tribute to the members of the Indian armed forces martyred in the war and to their families. I pay my gratitude to the government and the people of India who extended their whole hearted support for the cause of our nation," she said.
The war in 1971 broke after the sudden crackdown at midnight past on March 25, 1971 in the erstwhile East Pakistan by the Pakistani troops and ended on December 16. The same year Pakistan conceded defeat and unconditionally surrendered in Dhaka to the allied forces comprising the freedom fighters and the Indian soldiers.
Officially three million people were killed during the nine-month long war.
Modi and Hasina jointly inaugurated a digital exhibition on Mujibur Rahman and Mahatma Gandhi in an effort to celebrate the life and legacies of the iconic leaders.
Hasina and Modi also relaunched a trans-border rail route between Chilahati and West Bengal's Haldibari which has been inoperative for almost 55 years.
The ties between India and Bangladesh have witnessed a significant upswing in the last few years. Both sides have scaled up trade and economic engagement besides implementing a number of connectivity and infrastructure projects. PTI CPS AKJ CPS


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NASCAR notebook: Matt Kenseth out at Joe Gibbs Racing
Matt Kenseth conducts a practice session in preparation for the NASCAR SPRINT CUP Series. Photo by Joe Marino-Bill Cantrell/UPI | License Photo
By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service
Distributed by The Sports Xchange
SPARTA, Ky. -- The first domino has fallen in what promises to be NASCAR's most enthralling "silly season."
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In a question-and-answer session with reporters on Friday morning at Kentucky Speedway, Matt Kenseth confirmed that he has no job for next year and doesn't expect to return to Joe Gibbs Racing.
"I don't have a ride at this moment for next year," Kenseth said in advance of Saturday's Quaker State 400 (8 p.m. ET on NBCSN). "I really haven't worked on anything real hard, but I do not think I will have the option to race at JGR next year, unfortunately."
That doesn't mean Kenseth plans to retire from the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
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"I certainly hope to still be racing," he said. "I think I've got some wins left in me, and hopefully I can race for championships, but right now my focus is on finishing up this year. As we talked about, it's been kind of a slow start.
"It hasn't been a good year at all, not nearly up to my standards or my team's standards. Really trying to get back to Victory Lane, hopefully trying to get qualified for the playoffs here and have a shot at the championship is pretty much my focus at this point."
Kenseth's exit from the No. 20 JGR Toyota doubtless will amplify speculation that Erik Jones will leave the No. 77 Furniture Row Racing Camry to take that seat.
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As to Kenseth's future, his name has been mentioned as a possible short-term solution for the No. 88 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, with Dale Earnhardt Jr. retiring from full-time racing at the end of the season.
But Kenseth was mum on that subject.
"I've really probably said too much about what I'm not doing next year, so I really don't have anything to say about what I am doing at this point," Kenseth said. "At this point, I don't have anything going on for next year, and I'm pretty focused on trying to get running better this year and winning some races."
Kenseth and Earnhardt were both rookies in 2000, but Earnhardt doesn't expect his fellow driver to follow him into retirement just yet.
"Matt is going to have a job," Earnhardt said emphatically. "I don't think he's got to worry about that. I think that it's smart for him to let everybody know early what his plans are or the lack thereof. He is a talented guy who is just a couple of races removed from being a winner and could show up any week and get to Victory Lane.
"I think that the situation with Gibbs, from an outsider looking in, is there's just not enough room. The Jones kid is probably going to come in there and take that ride, or there is some agreement beforehand possibly that that was what was going to happen.
"But Matt will get a job. He's so good and so talented that he will be in a great car with a great opportunity next year, no less than what he has this year."
DALE EARNHARDT JR. RECALLS THE ANNIVERSARY THAT CHANGED HIS LIFE
Last year's Quaker State 400 was the tipping point in Dale Earnhardt's season.
Not only that. The symptoms NASCAR's most popular driver suffered during race weekend at Kentucky Speedway brought him to a crossroads in his personal and professional life.
That was the weekend that concussion-like symptoms he first experienced in June at Michigan became so severe that Earnhardt was forced to step out of the No. 88 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet for the rest of the season.
Through an arduous rehabilitation, Earnhardt recovered and earned medical clearance to drive again. But he also married long-time girlfriend Amy Reimann during the offseason and experienced life outside the race car for an extended period of time.
Ultimately, Earnhardt decided the 2017 season would be his last as a full-time NASCAR driver.
As he returned to Kentucky on Friday, Earnhardt recalled the circumstances that started his life-changing decision process in motion.
"I was not feeling too good physically and, yeah, I've thought about that quite a bit just how big a difference it is from today compared to last year," he said. "It reminds you about how much we had to overcome and how much rehab went into trying to get healthy. And, yeah, this is where it all kind of started to come to the surface, where the symptoms and all that stuff started to be a concern.
"It's a bit of a reminder, and I'm proud that we worked so hard to come back and worked hard to get healthy. You start racing this year you kind of forget about last year, and I think we all do... we kind of forget about everything that happened and little dates like this will bring those memories back and remind you to be thankful and fortunate."
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Late in Friday's final Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series practice, series leader Kyle Larson zoomed to the top of the speed chart, posting a lap at 188.186 -- .980 mph faster than that of second-place Martin Truex Jr. "I thought in race trim we were pretty good," Larson said. "Then we switched to qualifying trim, and we were really fast." In other words, don't put it past the driver of the No. 42 Chip Ganassi Racing Chevrolet to win his third race of the season in Saturday night's Quaker State 400. ... On Friday afternoon, entitlement sponsor Quaker State and Kentucky Speedway announced an extension of their partnership through 2022. Jim McCormick, vice president of Quaker State North America, pointed out that Kentucky Speedway was the perfect place for the Quaker State entitlement because the track and the motor oil share an inherent toughness. "This race has only been won by champions," McCormick said. In fact, the only winners in six events at the 1.5-mile speedway are Cup champions Brad Keselowski (3 victories), Kyle Busch (2) and Matt Kenseth.
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Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery is located on the grounds of the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King in Waupaca County.
The cemetery is located on Highway QQ and is 3 miles west of Waupaca, 98 miles directly north of Madison and 38 miles west of Appleton. Eau Claire is 134 miles, La Crosse 136 miles and Milwaukee 123 miles.
From the North: Located approximately 60 miles southeast of Wausau. Take Hwy 51 South to Stevens Point. Take Hwy 10 East to Waupaca. Take the first Waupaca Exit which is Hwy 54 west. Turn right at the bottom of the exit ramp and proceed approximately 50 yards and turn left on County Hwy QQ at the stop light. Continue approximately 2 miles on Hwy QQ into King. After stopping at the three way stop sign, continue on Hwy QQ. Turn left at the third driveway to enter the cemetery.
From the East: Located approximately 38 miles west of Appleton. Take Hwy 10 West to Waupaca. Take the second Waupaca Exit which is Hwy 22 South/ County Hwy K. Turn left at the bottom of the exit ramp and continue on Hwy 22 South to King Road at the first stop light by Waupaca High School. At the stop light, turn right on King Road and continue until King Road ends. Turn left on County QQ and proceed to the third driveway on the left to enter the cemetery.
From the South: Located approximately 98 miles north of Madison. Take Hwy 51 North to Plainfield and exit at Hwy 73 West/County Hwy P. Take a right at the bottom of the exit ramp and travel through Plainfield. Just after the town of Plainfield, County P will take a sharp left turn. Continue on Cty Hwy P until it ends at Hwy 22. Turn left on Hwy 22 and continue north to Hwy QQ. Turn left on Hwy QQ. This will take you into King. The Wisconsin Veterans Home will be on your left. The cemetery will be on your right.
From the West: Located approximately 134 miles west of Eau Claire. Take Hwy 12 East from Eau Claire to Hwy 10. Take Hwy 10 East to Waupaca. Take the first Waupaca Exit which is Hwy 54 West. At the bottom of the exit ramp, turn right and proceed approximately 50 yards and turn left on Cty Hwy QQ. Continue approximately 2 miles on Hwy QQ into King. After stopping at the three way stop sign, continue on Hwy QQ. Turn left at the third driveway on the left to enter the cemetery.


Sometimes, leveling up can make experience seem hard to come by. This is especially true when you keep collecting the same type of Pokémon over and over! Fortunately, collecting a whole lot of the same isn't a bad thing! Turn some of them in to Professor Willow for candy of that Pokémon's type. Then get ready to evolve a whole lot of them from their first tier to their second tier! (Pidgey is a great one to do this with since it requires fewer candies than most for its first tier evolution.) Want to level up even faster? Hold onto them until you have a lucky egg and then evolve a whole bunch!


This Saturday my good friend and amazingly talented musician Kristopher Rein will play in honor of the season for non-violence some of the music we have worked on for over almost 15 years now. That's how long ago Kristopher started the study of North Indian classical Tabla with me. From the beginning, he impressed me with his outstanding speed of learning and talent. Not only has he become knowledgeable, solid tabla player but he also picked up the sitar which he has studied under the guidance of Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan for many years now. This will be the first time we invite you to join us for the magic and beauty of Raga and Tala played by Sitar and Tabla traditional style.
Some of you have heard me play Didgeridoo and Tabla at the same time and I really enjoy playing that combination. This time though I will allow myself to be accompanied by Kristopher on the Tablas so I can fully focus on the Digeridoo which I also present in a more loose interpretation of the North Indian model. This is a premier and I feel excited (and a little bit nervous). The Didgeridoo has so many layers of possibilities and I hope to show a side of it that may be new even for the seasoned Didgeridoo connoisseur.
And of course, we will not withhold some straight up percussion with both Kristopher and at the Tablas.
With all the time we have spent together most of what you will hear on this Saturday is spontaneous generation of music and grooves. What seems like a restriction at first look provides the framework to express our creativity freely. I am talking about the restriction of set rhythmical cycles with a definite (and in a sense) holy one when it comes to rhythm or a set scale of tones selected to evoke specific emotions. By agreeing on these elements while playing we share a language that allows us to express our creativity (to the degree of our control of that language).
Please come join us, your presence will make us play better music, your ears will inspire us to new ideas and improvisations and your contributions will help us to sustain ourselves so we can find time to practice and get better at our art.
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"Railroad" is the first solo single released by Maurice Gibb, best known as a member of the Bee Gees. It was released in April 1970, like the Bee Gees' songs from 1967 to 1972, the single was released by Polydor in most parts of the world while in the US and Canada it was released by Atco. In Canada it was also released by Atlantic and Cotillion. Gibb not release a follow-up single until 1984 when he released "Hold Her in Your Hand".
"Railroad" was written by Maurice Gibb and Billy Lawrie. Lawrie was also the brother of Lulu, who Maurice married in 1969. Originally written for a Bee Gees album but never used. The single features guitar work by Leslie Harvey of Stone the Crows.
As Gibb explains: "People have said that my single sounds like the Bee Gees, I sang the higher parts usually, and the other vocal parts I've added to 'Railroad' could be the others." Gibb once said that his wife at that time, singer Lulu's reaction to the song that the piano is too loud on this single, so Gibb mixed it in six times to please her.
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The Benefits of Complete Corporate Comprehension
Thanks to her experience, Elizabeth O'Callahan is able to take a holistic view of most businesses, and it helps her take on numerous responsibilities at data-solutions firm NetApp
By	Geoff George
Elizabeth O'Callahan
Elizabeth O'Callahan's full title at NetApp is a mouthful: vice president of intellectual property, corporate and securities, corporate compliance, and employment. "I think my title is probably not tweetable at this stage," she says, laughing. "I tend to shorten it to vice president of legal."
Her many duties help her maintain a broad perspective over NetApp's work as a major resource and authority for businesses and organizations managing their data through hybrid cloud systems (i.e., systems involving both on-site data storage and cloud storage). The company's clients include banks, government entities, and large and small corporations alike, who turn to NetApp for a variety of hardware and software solutions. "We're trying to help customers manage and optimize their use of their data—which is now the most precious resource any enterprise has—across all the different environments," O'Callahan says.
Here, she discusses how she has cultivated her wide-ranging business outlook over the course of her career and explains exactly how she maintains it at NetApp.
You started as an associate with a private firm right out of college. How did you find your way to Silicon Valley?
I started in business litigation at a small firm. I enjoyed it, but I have an execution-oriented personality, so I found litigation frustrating in terms of the length of time it took to get to a resolution. What I did enjoy was the fact that I was able to learn about businesses. We got to work with in-house counsel, and in-house roles weren't something they really taught you about in law school.
I decided to look at how I could be in a position to have such a job, and I thought, "Well, I don't know anything about corporate law, so I should probably learn that." I got a position as a corporate associate at a firm in Palo Alto that specialized in representing technology companies. I was working with start-ups as their outside counsel, taking companies public, helping them buy companies, and helping them sell themselves.
Your bachelor's degree was in political science, so was it a steep learning curve jumping
into technology?
It was not something that came naturally, but I think we've all experienced an education in technology in the past twenty years. My experience was a little more intense, but in working with a lot of different clients and companies, you get immersed in it. You have to understand the products and the technology and how they fit into the greater picture—as well as who the customers are and what value the products bring to the customer. And I'm just interested in businesses and how they thrive.
That interest probably helped you jump into in-house work, first for Xilinx and then NetApp. How quickly were you able to understand NetApp as a business once you got there?
Xilinx had been a customer of NetApp, so I was somewhat familiar with its products. I understood how it fit into the overall IT infrastructure and ecosystem. The sales and marketing function was a lot more complex, with the number of partners we have around the world, so that's taken some homework on my part to understand. One of the things I love about in-house work is that you're constantly learning and there's constantly a new challenge coming. As NetApp has moved into the cloud and into providing new products and services, I've been constantly learning.
Were there aspects of your work as outside counsel that helped prepare you for your role at NetApp?
I worked initially with start-up companies, helping them with their venture funding and later larger transactions. If you've been through an IPO or an M&A transaction with a company, you understand how it operates, what the important parts of it are, where the risks are, and what to worry about. You also see management changes and how management and the board interact with one another and with their shareholders. Those are all things I still do today. I think the experience of being in-house is richer, and you have all the facts accessible to you and are able to apply the law and be a better corporate lawyer.
How did you end up with the different responsibilities that make up your lengthy executive title?
I'm a big believer that to deliver and maximize shareholder value, you must think about the broader picture. There are other responsibilities that the corporation has. It employs people. It serves its customers, and it lives in and serves its community. It has responsibility in terms of its innovation, its product quality, and its environmental impact. Having a broad scope is consistent with the idea that the corporation serves many masters, and it helps you develop a comprehensive strategy for approaching the law and the business.
Are there aspects of your work that you've had to do more learning on the job for?
Definitely intellectual property. The team I manage is composed of patent professionals and patent attorneys, and prior to this role, I had not been responsible for a patent portfolio or patent litigation. I've done litigation, and I've dealt with intellectual property issues as a corporate attorney in certain transactions, but I certainly never had to be this close to patents and understanding patents and how best to defend them. That's been exciting and new and incredibly humbling.
How much do others within your organization help you maintain that broad outlook?
I'm incredibly fortunate to work with an amazing team of outstanding professionals. I certainly could not do it without them. And my management chain, from my boss to our CEO, is good at keeping the team informed about what the discussions are, what the strategy is, and where we're going. NetApp is somewhat a relationship-based company. You have to have a good network and talk to your clients, friends, and associates in different parts of the business. I think that's incredibly important.
Getting Time to Give Back
NetApp is deeply supportive of volunteerism, so much so that it offers forty hours of paid time off to each of its employees, every year, for volunteer efforts. Here's where O'Callahan has directed some of her hours:
The Law Foundation of Silicon Valley: O'Callahan supports this nonprofit legal-counseling center by offering her expertise pro bono.
Second Harvest Food Bank: The organization operates in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties, and O'Callahan and her team work with it to fight hunger in Silicon Valley.
Rise Against Hunger: O'Callahan, along with all NetApp employees, is committed to packing one million meals this year, in partnership with this organization.
Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco: O'Callahan and her team have also done work with this local chapter of the national housing organization. The chapter not only builds new homes but also helps revitalize neighborhoods throughout the area.
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"What impresses me about Beth is that she is smart, efficient, and focused. She looks at problems holistically and analytically while never losing the human touch. That's why working with her is such a pleasure."
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Big East Tournament: No. 2 DePaul survives against No. 3 Villanova
Ben Gartland|March 10, 2015
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It became apparent early in the first half that junior forward Megan Podkowa was going to be the one that No. 2 DePaul would rely on down the stretch as they faced No. 3 Villanova in the Big East semifinals. Her 22 points and ten rebounds played a large part in the slow-tempo game that saw DePaul squeak out a 58-55 victory over the Wildcats.
"I'm definitely trying to be more aggressive with every game," Podkowa said. "Like Coach Bruno said, all the guards did a great of getting me the ball. They found me on the three, found me inside, so I have to credit it all to the guards."
The Blue Demons played a style more akin to Villanova's slow-tempo offense, which drifted away from their normal, fast paced style of defense.
"We can get them into our tempo, but to get them into our tempo, I have to give up some things that I don't want to give up in playing against them," head coach Doug Bruno said. " "So we've been playing them this way since we got into the Big East, and it doesn't give our fans the 80‑ and 90‑point game, but it does give them a little bit of drama, especially the way we finished tonight."
Both teams had trouble scoring in the first half. DePaul was not able to get outside shots to fall, despite earning some open looks and the Wildcats were not able to capitalize on the missed chances from DePaul on the other end. The Blue Demons shot 2-10 from beyond the arc in the first half, although the Wildcats were not much better as they shot 2-8. Because of this, neither side was able to score enough points to manufacture any separation from the other, which led to a tight game all half. At the break, DePaul led only 25-21.
In the second half, DePaul pulled away for a bit and was up by as many as seven at one point, but the Wildcats inched right back in and were within four with just over a minute to go. After Coyer went down the floor and hit a bucket 29 seconds to go, they fouled senior guard Brittany Hrynko and sent her to the line for a one-and-one with 21 seconds. She hit the first shot but missed the second, which gave Villanova a possession to tie it.
However, the Wildcats could not convert a three-point attempt in their final seconds with the ball, although they had two attempts during the possession. Lauren Buford's last second heave at the buzzer, went wide, ending the game in favor of DePaul 58-55.
It was the second time in a row that DePaul had earned a berth in the Big East finals after they won the tournament in 2014.
"Just having the experience, I guess, is good for us," senior guard Brittany Hrynko said. "But at the same time we can't just come into the game just thinking we're going to win. We have to come in with the same energy and just keep playing hard."
Standing in their way will be No. 1 Seton Hall, whom DePaul shared a regular season conference title with this season, despite losing twice to the Pirates.
"Us and Seton Hall both had tough games, so both our legs are going to be tired," Hrynko said. "But it's just a matter of coming in ready to play."
"We should be prepared for it based on the schedule that we play," Bruno said. "Winning three times in a row is something that isn't standard. You know how gassed everybody is, everybody is playing on fumes tomorrow night, but it's the same for both teams."
That game will be at 7 p.m. CST and will be broadcast on Fox Sports 2.
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AI News, Mulgan, G.: Big Mind: How Collective Intelligence Can Change Our ... artificial intelligence
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On 'Big Mind' Thinking: A Collective Intelligence 'Paradigm' For Our Time? – Part 1 of 3
Today, in 2018, Collective Intelligence and its capabilities are gradually becoming increasingly familiar to a broader audience, thus beginning to have a greater impact, with a strong argument in favor of extended communication.
presents several challenges, especially for contemporary intelligence and the work it pursues.[2] The contemporary challenge for intelligence: 'Multi-everything!' In an era of so-called Big Data, the Internet-of-Things (IoT), and the proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI), digital/social media and cyber challenges, including enhanced nuclear risk;
now, more so than ever, intelligence is increasingly concerned with overlapping-to-blurring conditions and situations of 'multi-everything!'[3] We are only just beginning to grasp the implications and ramifications of these trends, extending to their associated events and developments;
Renowned US intelligence educator, Mark Lowenthal, has equally raised the 'everything' challenge, which intelligence and its collectors and analysts, in particular, confront today.[4] There are no easy or straightforward solutions for producing operatives or practitioners on the 'front-' and 'fault-lines';
If we accept the 'multi-everything!' characterization of the overall challenge for intelligence and its doing (in terms of what concerns intelligence), an important question soon arises: 'how do we go about realizing our goals and accomplishing our intended effects and outcomes?'[5] As Part 2 of this blog post reveals next – adopting a 'Big Mind' and harnessing Collective Intelligence provides us with a starting point for moving forward… Dr. Adam D.M.
Geoff Mulgan
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greatly expanded its work, partly through creating new units, centres and funds in fields ranging from evidence and impact investment to challenge prizes and skills;
Between 1997 and 2004 Geoff had various roles in the UK government including director of the Government's Strategy Unit and head of policy in the Prime Minister's office.
He has advised many governments around the world and is currently chair of an international advisory committee for the Mayor of Seoul and a member of advisory committees for the Prime Minister's office in the UAE, the Scottish Government and SITRA, the Finnish Innovation agency.
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Lauren Jackson's Canberra Picks
By Rachel Will - July 4, 2013
Lauren's fav resto, Chairman & Yip.
A dish at Chairman & Yip.
Walking along the Himalayan cedars at the National Arboretum.
Basketball star, Lauren Jackson of Canberra.
As Australia's purpose-built capital celebrates its 100th anniversary with a yearlong program of art and cultural events, we asked local Olympian and basketball star Lauren Jackson to share her favorite hometown haunts.
Where do you take visitors to Canberra?
"Usually to Barton to visit the Aboriginal Tent Embassy [a semi-permanent collection of tents erected in the 1970s by activists representing the political rights of Aborigines] on the lawns of Old Parliament House, or to Questacon (the National Science and Technology Centre; questacon.edu.au) for its fun and educational exhibits. And of course to the National Museum of Australia (nma.gov.au). I also like to show off the new National Arboretum (nationalarboretum.act.gov.au), which has gardens of native Australian trees and plants plus rare and endangered species from around the world."
What's your favorite café?
"For coffee and light meals, it's Tilley's Devine Café Gallery (tilleys.com.au) in Lyneham. The atmosphere is very relaxed and it's a great place to catch up with friends over salads and burgers, listen to live music, or just get a serious amount of study done. It's probably my favorite place in Canberra."
And your favorite restaurant?
"The Chairman & Yip (chairmangroup.com.au). It's been around for more than a decade, but the Cantonese food is still unbelievable and the service is impeccable."
Where do you go for shopping?
"I usually head to the Canberra Centre (originally the Monaro Mall, launched in the 1960s; canberracentre.com.au) because it just seems to be getting bigger and better and has everything from department stores to branded boutiques."
How do you spend a lazy Canberra Sunday?
Probably at my favorite little café, Tilley's, or going to the Cotter River for a swim if the weather is right—there are barbecue facilities at Cotter Bend. Canberra also has a lot of great weekend markets, including the Old Bus Depot (obdm.com.au; open Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) for arts and crafts and farmhouse cheeses.
What do you miss when you're away?
The trees and the freshness of the air. And the people.
Interviewed by Natasha Dragun. For details about Canberra's centennial celebrations, visit canberra100.com.au
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import net.minecraft.world.World;
import net.minecraftforge.client.model.ModelLoader;
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import net.minecraftforge.fml.relauncher.Side;
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import java.util.HashSet;
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A blockage is a mechanism which is linked to the development of a heart attack. In this case the blockage is caused by a blood clot blocking the coronary arteries. Identify TWO further mechanisms which lead to rupture of the cell membrane and release of cytosolic enzyme.