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Cycling The Col de Joux Plane From Morzine
James | November 4th, 2021
Photos: StoryCrafters | Cyclist: Guy Jones, CMI Pro Cycling Team
The Col de Joux Plane is steeped in road cycling history and is a regular feature in the Tour de France. With a steep gradient providing a very challenging climb on the way up, riders are greeted by spectacular views at the summit before descending down to the valley floor along high speed bends and hairpin turns.
The Col provides one of the most challenging yet rewarding rides in the area and if you're a keen and competent cyclist then we strongly recommend you take on the challenge. What's more, there is a fantastic loop that takes in the Col which starts and finishes right in the centre of Morzine.
A Rich Cycling History With Plenty Of Controversy
The Col de Joux Plane first featured in the Tour de France in 1978 and has played a part 12 times since. The Col is traditionally used as the final climb and descent of a much longer stage requiring riders to preserve energy in order to compete with the step gradient late in the stage.
In 2000 the Col became famous for its gruelling climb when it pushed Lance Armstrong to his limits, nearly costing him the overall win when he bonked on the climb and lost the lead.
In 2006 controversial American rider Floyd Landis managed to make up a 7 minute deficit by attacking the Col at full pace. He was however later disqualified for the use of performance enhancing drugs thus proving the Col requires almost super human strength and endurance to tame.
The Col is used for numerous international and domestic races and sportifs throughout the year and is renowned for its challenge. Officially classed as a "Hors Categorie" (beyond category) by the UCI due to its gruelling and unrelenting nature. The fastest official ascent of the Col is owned by climber extraordinaire Marco Pantani who tamed the beast in 1997 with a time of just 32 minutes and 50 seconds.
Cycling The Col de Joux Plane – The Numbers
The ascent of the Col de Joux Plane from Samoens has an overall average gradient of 8.5%. However the final 5.5kms of the ride has an average gradient of 9.5% so you will need to save some fuel in the tank.
The steepest section of the road is a 12.5% gradient and is around about the halfway point at La Combe. The road is 11.6 kms long and is all uphill from Samoens up to the Col which sits at an altitude of 1691 meters above sea level. The elevation gain is 998 meters and your legs will know about every single one of them by the time you reach the summit.
How To Ride The Col de Joux Plane From Morzine
There are two routes summiting the Col which both start right in the centre of Morzine and you can ride straight from the door of The Farmhouse.
Option one is a straight up and down the Col on the Morzine side which although is not the way the Tour de France does it, still provides a challenge.
The second option is a much longer 52 km circular route that encompasses the Col in the traditional fashion.
Straight Up and Down
Heading straight out of The farmhouse take a left onto the road and follow round the bend until you reach the T-junction opposite Hotel le Sporting. Go straight across at the junction onto the D354 Route des Nantes. This is where the climb begins and this road will take you all the way up to the summit of the Col.
The road is 10.9kms long and offers an altitude gain of 771m. The average climbing gradient for the route is 6.5% however the maximum gradient is at a steeper 11%.
The start of the ride is particularly steep as you climb out of the village but there are some easier sections slightly higher up to give your legs a bit of respite. As the houses thin out along the roadside as you gain altitude you will head up past a helicopter landing platform on the left before you make it to the hairpin turns of the Nyon plateau.
The road then enters some beautiful alpine forest before breaking out into pastures by some ski lift stations. The final climb up to Col du Ranfolly is particularly steep but the good news is once you reach the Col the final 2kms of the ride up to Col de Joux Plane are fairly pleasant.
Just round the corner from the Ranfolly the road descends for a short fast section before bearing right and traversing the mountainside before the short sharp climb up and round to the lake and beautiful viewpoint at Col de Joux Plane.
Once you have recovered and taken in the views (there is a lovely cafe/restaurant opposite the lake for some well deserved refreshments), to return to Morzine, simply turn around and come back the way you came.
The Col de Joux Plane Loop
Turn right out of The Farmhouse then take the first left past the nursery school. At the t-junction at the top of the road, take a right onto the main road. This heads out of Morzine towards the neighboring village of Les Gets along the D902 and the road climbs gently for 7kms.
Follow the main road right through the village before descending the 11 kms to Taninges. Here the route turns left onto the D907 signposted Samoens. This road provides a beautiful 11.5km flat meandering ride along the valley floor surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery.
At Samoens bear left following the signs for Col de Joux Plane where the ascent of the Col begins. Initially the road is steep and narrow and you'll quickly begin to notice the road continuously pitches steeply then backs off slightly making it difficult to find a rhythm. Heading up to the steepest section of the climb at La Combe you will also notice there is not a lot of tree cover so make sure you take plenty of water with you and try to set off early to avoid the midday sun.
The second half of the climb is the more demanding with a consistent 9.5% average gradient which will test you all the way to the summit. However, as you climb higher you will start to notice the snow capped peaks of the Mont Blanc Massif start to come into view which should inspire you on to the top.
At the top of the Col there is a lovely little lake which provides the perfect spot to stop and celebrate your achievement and take in the beautiful views of Mont Blanc and the Samoens valley. There is also a restaurant at the summit which during the peak summer months offers some much needed refreshments.
Enjoy The Descent
Once you've taken in the views it's time to head back to Morzine. The initial descent is short lived to start with as there is a second Col to reach after just 2kms.
The Col du Ranfolly is only a short climb but on tired legs it can prove a challenge as the road pitches up sharply to the summit. The descent from this Col is very fast and has an average gradient of 9% over the 12 km road which winds its way back down to the valley floor.
If you are not enjoying the hairpin bends and high speed turns too much to look up then you will be greeted with fabulous views as you pass through beautiful alpine meadows with far reaching views over Morzine.
The Perfect Place To Stay To Tackle The Climb
Morzine is a road cyclist's paradise with an abundance of incredible alpine routes to be tackled. The Col de Joux Plane is one of the most famous and the most challenging routes in the area and we at The Farmhouse could not be better located for you to ride it.
The route starts and finishes just 250m from the hotel and we have everything you might need for the perfect cycling getaway.
We are cycling enthusiasts ourselves with a plethora of knowledge and experience of exploring the local area on two wheels. We have made every effort to ensure cyclists have everything they need at the hotel with secure bike storage, workshop space with tools and a bike wash all available.
We can even customise our menu to make sure you're fully fuelled up to take on or recover from tackling the Cols.
Click here to see more on why The Farmhouse is the perfect place to stay for a cycling holiday in the Alps.
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The touching story of Darfur United
08/02/2013 by Omar Saleem
The Darfur region is better known for poverty and the murderous Janjeweed militia, who terrorised and drove out many of the indigenous population in western Sudan in a conflict that began over grazing rights. Since 2002, an estimated 250,000 Sudanese refugees have fled the conflict and sought refuge at the Breidjing Camp in Eastern Chad. This number grows daily.
While Darfur symbolises famine and death, the region has recently been in the spotlight for an altogether different reason: hope. In June 2012, a team of Darfur refugees made their 'international' debut in the bi-annual VIVA World Cup, which was staged in the beautiful region of Iraqi Kurdistan.
With no games played prior to the tournament, how Darfur would fare in its first fixture against the breakaway Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) was hard to gauge, particularly as the TRNC has an established and competitive league whereas the side that American manager Mark Hodson had whittled down from a shortlist of over 60, taken from refugee camps, had yet to play a game.
The end result, a 15-0 loss, was irrelevant. What the men that took to the field that day achieved was far greater than any scoring victory could have given; they placed Darfur on the map and their honest play, integrity and fight was an inspiration to all who witnessed the event. The fact that a year later the team is still playing and the world continues to talk about their debut, tells a more important story.
An 18-0 loss to French Provence gained the team some local media coverage in France, again far more important than the result. The continued strength and messages of support for the Darfuri players was overshadowed by the stories of death and persecution that the players told. The stories shocked those present; not that it was a surprise to anyone. Frequent tales of atrocities and death emanate from the camp as almost all the refugees have suffered some kind of violence prior to find refuge in the Breidjing.
The camp itself it a dangerous place – gangs are commonplace and law is almost impossible to regulate. Though charities do a superb job in helping those in the camp, the reality is these people need their own home. They deserve their own land. For now, however, they need hope.
That Darfur United – as the team is known – was even at the World Cup is an amazing story in itself. The idea for team came from the west coast of America and i-ACT, a non-profit organisation based in the Los Angeles area. "We have been traveling to the refugee camps in Eastern Chad since 2005, each time connecting with the refugees through various projects, including football," explains organiser Katie-Jay Scott. "Football is one of the few outlets that the Darfuri children and young adults have. Since 2010 we've been bringing sports equipment donated by football and volleyball clubs in America to the schools in the refugee camps. In 2011 we had the opportunity to ask Christian Michelis from the VIVA World Cup if they would accept a team from Darfur; and he said yes. That is where Darfur United and its journey began.
"Now we have several football clubs, organisations, schools, and individuals involved. Aid Still Required (ASR), also based in the Los Angeles area, came on board as a partner to help us make the trip to VWC, and the long term programs, a reality."
Although the Kurdish organisers covered accommodation for 25 members of each of the eight visiting teams to Kurdistan, entrants had to cover their airfare. This has deterred some potential teams, notably Greenland, who don't have the backing of charities and aid to support their trip. All things considered, however, I think the Greenland team would rather reside where they are than in the starving, dangerous conditions of the Breidjing.
As Darfur United prepared to leave Chad, Katie-Jay Scott admitted: "We continue our outreach on this front. It's been an amazing feat to raise what has been needed and we still have a little way to go."
She continued: "i-ACT and ASR have been fundraising since November 2011 to make this project a reality. It's required three trips to the refugee camps: introduction of the idea and establishing a project plan, tryouts, and now finally to pick up the team and take them to Iraqi Kurdistan. We've collected quite a few donations, including our uniforms and boots which were all donated by Tracy McGrady, an NBA player. Xara Soccer has also been incredible in providing balls, cones, goalie gear, and training uniforms for the team.
"The project has been fully funded by generous individuals, schools/school clubs, local Los Angeles businesses and amateur football teams. We've sold Darfur United gear and hosted a large fundraiser in Manhattan Beach which helped raise the profile and gain coverage."
Sport has always bridged gaps in society – perhaps it has the potential to do the same in Darfur. The One Strong Kick event in the US raised £10,000 for the team's academy in Camp Mile. According to the website, "The Darfur United Soccer Academy will offer a safe place for children and youth to gather and participate in a healthy and enriching activity that teaches lessons that apply on and off the field.
Play is recognized as one of the best forms of therapy. Offering the opportunity and means to participate in a positive, organized, and sustained activity can have a huge impact on individuals and the entire community.The first DU Soccer Academy will be launched in Camp Mile in 2013. Camp Mile is home to Darfur United players Sadam, Mohamed Mahmoud, and Mubarag."
What happened next for Darfur United after the VWC was the main issue. In spite of the on field difficulties that faced the team during the tournament, the team quickly regrouped and plans were formulated to continue growth. The aforementioned academy for kids in the region will help shape the sporting future of the camp and give the players inspiration and hope.
The coaching continues to improve, the equipment is improving and the playing surface is being tailored to suit the game. In reality, this matters very little – the message will always come first. The Darfuris may be displaced. They may be short of food, water and security. But they are still here, and slowly they will regain their place on the map. Be it through football or politics.
Katie-Jay Scott added: "Darfur United will grow after VWC. We plan to create an academy like program that trains these initial players to return home and teach soccer to the kids and young adults in their own camp. There are twelve camps in Eastern Chad and all camps are represented in those attending the VWC plus a few others who were on the roster but unable to travel.
"These young men will continue to be trained by coaches who travel to the refugee camps and in turn share their football knowledge with their peers. We also hope to begin a program for young girls, which will be the first of its kind in the camps. All of this will likely start with a pilot program in Spring 2013.
"We also want the team Darfur United, also known as Darfur FA, to continue to be able to play together and against other teams. Most likely, the next match would be in Chad, against Chad itself, or perhaps against an organised UN Refugee Agency team; not sure of the details or timing of this but we will work to keep the team playing together.
"Darfur United is really more than just a team. It will not only be turned into a documentary about the team and their individual stories from Darfur to the refugee camps, but it will serve to continue to unite the Darfuri's in a time when they are physically and spiritually disconnected because of violence."
The sustainability of the project is the key – training those to train others. As with education, it only takes one trained mind to impart their knowledge on a thousand others. In football, coaching is the same. It only takes one coach to teach a thousand, who will teach ten thousand. The future is bright for football in Darfur and through the game perhaps the camp will feel hope, faith, joy and inspiration. They certainly deserve it.
By Omar Saleem @omar_saleem
Tags: africa, conifa, darfur, sudan
Omar Saleem 08/02/2013

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The United States and Japan have long agreed that moving Futenma Marine Corps Air Station was a necessity, but political realities in Okinawa now have senior American officials backing off the timelines for any such move.
The language expressed this week by both America's Secretary of Defense and a senior State Department official was couched in political niceties, but the bottom line that filtered through, at least in the minds of many government officials, is that if the planned relocation isn't feasible or acceptable to the Okinawa people, then the airbase with its 4,000 Marines, helicopters and aircraft that use the 9,000-foot runway will simply have to stay in Ginowan City. The White House insists there's been no position change on the need for moving Futenma and keeping U.S. troops and bases in Japan and Okinawa, but other political challenges are taking top billing.
Defense Secretary Robert Gates says "We do understand that it is a politically complex matter in Japan, and we intend to follow the lead of the Japanese government in working with the people of Okinawa to take their interests and their concerns into account." Gates, speaking during a Japan visit, says the commitment to move Futenma remains, but "we hope to move forward with the relocation of U.S. forces in Okinawa in ways that are more appropriate to our strategic posture, while reducing the impact on the communities nearby."
Japan's Prime Minister, Naoto Kan, during June ceremonies commemorating the Battle of Okinawa in Spring 1945, apologized to Okinawa citizens for "the burden" they bear in maintaining U.S. bases. The relocation of Futenma from densely populated Ginowan City in central Okinawa to the Henoko district of Nago City in the lightly populated northern reaches of the island has been contentious, with Okinawans opposed to the move and demanding it be moved away from Okinawa. Kan hade told Okinawans "I apologize for the burden, and I promise to seriously try all the more to reduce Okinawa's burden related to the U.S. bases and eliminate associated dangers. The Japan-U.S. agreement, however, links the Futenma move with another burden-reducer, moving 8,000 Marines from Okinawa to Guam.
The Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs is saying much the same thing. Kurt Campbell insists the U.S. "is not going to again get into the business of setting deadlines and timing" on relocating Futenma. He says Japan and the U.S. have spent a lot of time focusing on relocation, while losing ground on other complex issues including changes to the East Asia and Pacific region security posture. Japan was supposed to have worked out the deadline before the Prime Minister visits U.S. President Barack Obama this spring, but now both sides say that won't happen. There is a two-plus-two meeting between the two government that's coming up, and Campbell suggests there'll be no pressure on Japan to solve the relocation problem before the President and Prime Minister meet. The issues were to have been resolved before the two-plus-two meetings.
Campbell avoided commenting on Okinawa Governor Hirokazu Nakaim's demands the relocation be moved outside his prefecture, adding credence to the most recent U.S. positions that nothing will happen before the established 2014 deadline. That would impact plans to shift the Marines to Guam, where Japan's already agreed to pick up more than $6 billion of the relocation costs, plus another $420 million in loans to shore up Guam's ailing infrastructure.
Tokyo, for its part, hasn't found a key to gaining support with Okinawans.


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Pinsent Masons bolsters its Trade Group in Düsseldorf
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Pinsent Masons continues to expand its Competition, EU & Trade Group, with the appointment of competition law specialist, Prof. Dr. Hans Jürgen Meyer-Lindemann, as a partner in the Düsseldorf office.
Regarded as one of the leading competition practitioners in Germany, he joins from Dechert, where he was a senior partner. Hans Jürgen's focus will be on clients within the Advanced Manufacturing & Technology (AMT) sector, including Life Sciences.
Hans Jürgen's work includes handling high-profile merger control cases before the European Commission and national competition authorities; major cartel investigations in a variety of industries; and numerous litigation matters concerning both public and private enforcement before local and district courts, Germany's Federal Supreme Court and the European courts.
Commenting on Hans Jürgen's appointment, Alan Davis, Head of Competition, EU & Trade at Pinsent Masons said: "We are delighted to welcome Hans Jürgen to the Competition, EU & Trade Group. Hans Jürgen will work closely with the Head of our German Competition Team, Michael Reich in Munich. His outstanding reputation, track record and wealth of experience in German and EU competition law significantly strengthens our pan-European competition law practice advising on complex merger and anti-trust cases."
Head of the Advanced Manufacturing & Technology (AMT) sector, Florian von Baum added: "Across the AMT sector, we are seeing more disputes with a competition law background and Hans Jürgen's expertise means that we can support our clients as their needs develop and change. His skillset, knowledge and experience will enable us to deepen our ability to offer high quality competition law advice across the sector and I look forward to working with Hans Jürgen."
His appointment follows the appointment of Robert Vidal, formerly head of Taylor Wessing's UK competition team, in the Competition, EU & Trade Group in London and brings the number of partners in the Group across the UK and Germany to nine. The team is currently advising on EU, UK and German antitrust enforcement investigations in the pharmaceutical, financial services, construction and manufacturing sectors, as well as mergers and market investigations. The team is also advising on a variety of competition litigation matters, including follow-on and stand alone damages claims.
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London taxis coming to Poland
LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) is announcing its entrance into the Polish commercial vehicle and taxi markets with the appointment of an exclusive dealer partner in the country, Polish Electric Vehicle Company (PEVC). Located in the cities of Warsaw, Poznań and Szczecin, the dealer group will provide full sales and after sales support across three sites for LEVC's electric TX taxi, TX Shuttle and new electric van, VN5.
PEVC is part of one of the largest dealer groups in Poland is fully dedicated to the LEVC brand. The three dealer sites are geographically placed to serve new LEVC customers in Poznan, Szczecin and the country's capital city, Warsaw.
LEVC, based in Coventry, UK has been manufacturing the official London black cab for more than 100 years and reinvented the iconic taxi as an electric zero emissions capable TX in 2018. Since launch, more than 5,000 units have sold worldwide, and its green credentials have prevented more than 57,000 tonnes of CO2 from entering the atmosphere and saved 35 million litres of fuel from use.


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Lutharö shares guitar playthrough for DIAMOND BACK off newly released EP WINGS OF AGONY
Unleashing their sophomore EP "Wings of Agony" this past March, Hamilton, ON's Lutharö are sharing with fans their latest guitar playthrough for their track "Diamond Back."
The song itself is about doing whatever it takes to pursue your passion and growing a thicker skin in the process of doing so.
Guitarist Victor Bucur said, "Diamond Back comes in guns a blazing with its crazy high energy and super-fast chuggy riffs. It then breaks into an extremely catchy harmonized chorus soaring above the madness and just when you think you've had a second to breathe, you get punched in the face with one menacing breakdown. Following the breakdown is one killer solo section filled with fast sweeps and tapping sections. One thing for sure, this song takes no prisoners."
More innovative and imaginative than their debut EP "Unleash The Beast," Lutharö stepped out of their comfort zone for "Wings of Agony."
Their catchy riffs, blazing solos, and vocals ranging from vicious growls to cleans are sure to send a chill down your spine, making them a well-rounded powerhouse of a band that brings beauty, aggression, and skill to the genre.
Lutharö is suggested for fans of Arch Enemy, Unleash The Archers, and Amon Amarth.
"Wings of Agony" is available for download and stream on Spotify, Bandcamp (CD), Apple Music.
Watch music video "Wings of Agony" HERE.
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Diamond Back (4:31)
Blood Lightning (4:41)
Will to Survive (5:09)
Wings of Agony (6:02)
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Washington, DC– 3D Communications LLC announced today the expansion of its global healthcare regulatory services with the hiring of two senior science executives focused on clinical trial design, statistical analysis, and regulatory submissions. Peggy Berry, a former FDA official, regulatory affairs executive and drug development consultant, and Todd Gross, PhD, a biostatistician and clinical development specialist, have joined 3D Communications. They will be leading high-level programs for bio-pharm and device companies advancing innovative medicines and devices in the United States and Europe.
A regulatory specialist since her days at the FDA's Office of Drug Evaluation, Peggy Berry has built a strong reputation inside and outside industry for her deep understanding of all phases of clinical development – from phase 1 through commercialization. Peggy has worked across multiple therapeutic areas, including pulmonary, cardiovascular, neurology and oncology; and across the globe, preparing for regulatory meetings in the US, Canada, the EU, Australia, Japan and the Middle East. A member of the Regulatory Affairs Professional Society, Peggy has earned her Regulatory Affairs Certification and is an ACRP Certified Clinical Research Associate.
Todd Gross has led clinical development, biostatistics, clinical data management and programming departments for pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers. He has proven success with FDA, EU and Asia-Pacific regulatory processes for more than twenty NDA, IND, PMA, IDE and 510(k) applications, and has presented at numerous successful FDA advisory panels. A thought leader in statistical analysis for clinical trials, Todd has co-authored more than two dozen publications and presents frequently at industry-sponsored conferences.
For more than 15 years, 3D Communications has been supporting life sciences companies through the U.S. regulatory approval process. With Berry and Gross, the firm's specialized team extends its ability to serve the global needs of sponsors.


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Le Glaucope cendré (Callaeas cinereus), aussi appelé kōkako en māori, est une espèce d'oiseaux endémique de Nouvelle-Zélande, vivant en milieu forestier.

Description
Il possède un plumage gris et arbore un masque noir ainsi que des bajoues vivement colorées caractéristiques. Il fait partie de la famille des Callaeidae au même titre que le Huia dimorphe (Heteralocha acutirostris), aujourd'hui éteint, et que le Créadion rounoir (Creadion carunculatus), fortement menacé. Auparavant largement répandu à travers les deux îles principales de la Nouvelle-Zélande, l'introduction de prédateurs exotiques tels que phalangers renards,  furets,  hermines,  chats,  rats et souris ont fortement contribué à réduire la population de glaucopes cendrés à quelques groupes variant entre quelques et plusieurs centaines d'individus, disséminés à travers l'Île du Nord.

Systématique
Il existe deux sous-espèces de glaucope cendré, bien que l'une d'entre elles soit à présent éteinte.

Caractéristiques générales
 Taille : 38 cm
 Masse :
 Âge maximal : 20 à 30 ans
 Il n'y a pas de dimorphisme sexuel.

Kōkako de l'Île du Nord

Sa sous-espèce Callaeas cinereus wilsoni, se distingue par des bajoues d'un bleu pastel (ces dernières sont en fait roses à la naissance mais la couleur évolue avec l'âge). Cette espèce est menacée suivant les critères de la Liste rouge de l'UICN puisque l'on ne compte que  à l'état sauvage (recensement de ). Cependant, le kōkako fait l'objet d'un actif programme de préservation de la part du D.O.C. (Department of Conservation), ministère de l'environnement néo-zélandais. En effet, celui-ci s'est fixé comme objectif d'atteindre d'ici 2020 le quota de  répartis dans une vingtaine de réserves sur l'île principale et sur quelques îles préservées telles Tiritiri Matangi, Île de Kapiti ou Little Barrier Island. Ce projet repose essentiellement sur le contrôle des espèces invasives, et notamment des opossums et des rats, ainsi que sur un intense programme de réintroductions dans différents sites où le kōkako était présent il y a encore quelques décennies de cela. C'est pourquoi, les écologues sont optimistes sur une survie à long terme du glaucope cendré.

Kōkako de l'Île du Sud

Sa sous-espèce Callaeas cinereus cinereus, aux bajoues orange, a été officiellement déclarée éteinte par le D.O.C. le . Il n'y a pas eu une seule observation confirmée de cette sous-espèce depuis plusieurs dizaines d'années, même si quelques-unes non confirmées ont eu lieu de manière anecdotique.

Comportement et écologie

Le kōkako est célèbre pour son chant, extrêmement puissant et varié, ressemblant, de loin, à des notes d'orgues. Les appels que lancent les mâles pour délimiter leur territoire portent à des kilomètres à la ronde. Cette mélopée est très étrange, donnant une impression de ralenti par rapport aux chants des autres oiseaux. Les couples se forment généralement pour la vie (qui pourrait atteindre une vingtaine d'années) et chantent généralement de concert durant une heure environ tôt le matin. Ces chants différent suivant les individus et chaque population possède ce qui pourrait être considéré comme un « dialecte ».

Le kōkako vole mal et ne soutient pas plus de  en battant des ailes. Ces dernières sont d'ailleurs particulièrement courtes et arrondies, ce qui explique certainement ses piètres performances. Pour se déplacer, le glaucope cendré préfère se déplacer, toujours avec son conjoint, en sautillant de branche en branche à travers l'épais feuillage des forêts humides primaires qui constituent son habitat. Il passe la journée à patrouiller son territoire à la recherche de feuilles, de crosses de fougères, de fleurs, de fruits et d'insectes. Il utilise pour cela ses puissantes jambes. En fait, il se comporte d'une certaine manière comme les  écureuils des forêts occidentales. Ses arbres de prédilection sont les Podocarpus néo-zélandais tels le rimu ou le mataï.

Mythologie māorie

La culture māori fait à de nombreuses reprises référence au kōkako. Dans la plus célèbre d'entre elles, il donne à boire au héros Māui lors de son combat contre le soleil en imbibant ses plumes d'eau et en les lui présentant afin de le rafraîchir. Māui récompense le kōkako pour son soutien en lui étirant les jambes jusqu'à ce qu'elles soient suffisamment longues et puissantes pour lui permettre de se déplacer dans les arbres pour rechercher sa nourriture.

Dans la culture néo-zélandaise

Le glaucope cendré figure sur le verso du billet de  néo-zélandais.

Il est également l'icône de la protection des forêts primaires de Nouvelle-Zélande et de la lutte contre l'abattage des arbres par les industries forestières dans les années 1980.

Notes et références

Bibliographie
 Innes, J., and Flux, I. 1999. North Island kōkako recovery plan 1999-2009. Threatened species recovery plan 30, Department of Conservation.

Voir aussi

Articles connexes
 Liste des oiseaux de Nouvelle-Zélande

Liens externes

 Kokako Recovery "Ce site Internet a été développé par des amateurs enthousiastes de partager les travaux du Kokako Recovery Programme."
 Site Internet des oiseaux de Nouvelle-Zélande
 Le kōkako sur Tiritiri Mātangi Island
 Page consacrée au kōkako par le Department of Conservation
 Page consacrée au kōkako par TerraNature
 Page consacrée à la famille du kōkako par TerraNature
 Page consacrée aux Callaeidae sur Oiseaux.net

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Oiseau disparu (nom vernaculaire)
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\section{Introduction}

In 1916, Einstein cleverly predicted the existence of gravitational waves and gravitational lensing as part of the theory of general relativity \cite{Einstein:1956zz}. In 2015, the gravitational waves were detected by LIGO \cite{Abbott:2016blz}, which shows that the theoretical predictions are well fitted with experimental observations. Hence, this new detection of gravitational waves marks not only a culmination of a decades-long search, but also the beginning of a new way to look at the universe. After detection of gravitational waves by LIGO, there is renewed interest in the topic of gravitational lensing\cite{Li:2018prc}. Gravitational lensing first proposed by Soldner in 1801 in context of Newtonian theory \cite{soldner}.  Many useful results for cosmology have come out of using this property of matter and light. Then using data taken during a solar eclipse in 1919, Eddington measured a value close to that of the GR prediction \cite{Dyson:1920cwa,VallsGabaud:2012xz}. Then gravitational lensing has been worked in various space-times using different methods \cite{Bartelmann:1999yn,Bartelmann:2010fz,Keeton:1997by,Eiroa:2002mk,Mao:1991nt,Bozza:2002zj,Gallo:2011mv,Crisnejo:2017jmx,Sharif:2015qfa}.

Moreover, over the years, there have been many studies linking gravitational lensing with the Gauss-Bonnet theorem (GBT) after Gibbons and Werner (GW) elegantly showed that the possible way of calculation the deflection angle using the GBT for asymptotically flat static black holes \cite{Gibbons:2008rj}:
\begin{equation}\notag
\alpha=-\int \int_{S_\infty} \mathcal{K}  \mathrm{d}\sigma,
\end{equation}
Here $\mathcal{K}$ and $\mathrm{d}\sigma$ are the Gaussian curvature and surface element of optical metric.

Afterwards, Werner extended this method for stationary black holes \cite{Werner:2012rc}. Next, Ishihara et al. \cite{Ishihara:2016vdc} showed that it is possible to find deflection angle for the finite-distances (large impact parameter) because the GW only found the deflection angle using the optical Fermat geometry of the black hole's spacetime in weak field limits and for the observers at asymptotically flat region. Recently, Crisnejo and Gallo have studied the deflection of light in a plasma medium \cite{Crisnejo:2018uyn}.  Since then, there is a continuously growing interest to the
weak gravitational lensing via the method of GW and GBT of black holes, wormholes or cosmic strings \cite{Jusufi:2017lsl,Sakalli:2017ewb,Jusufi:2017mav,Ono:2017pie,Jusufi:2017vta,Ovgun:2018prw,Jusufi:2017hed,Arakida:2017hrm,Ono:2018ybw,Jusufi:2017uhh,Ovgun:2018xys,Jusufi:2018jof,Ovgun:2018fnk,Ovgun:2018ran,Ovgun:2018oxk,Ovgun:2018fte,Ovgun:2018tua,Ono:2018jrv,Ovgun:2019wej,Ovgun:2019xxx,Ovgun:2019ygw}.

The main aim of this paper is to investigate the effect of the nonlinear electrodynamics (magnetized) charge on the deflection angle where we use the GBT in which the deflection of light become a global effect \cite{Kruglov:2017fuj}. Because we only focus  the nonsingular region outside of a photon rays.

Gravitational singularities are mainly considered within general relativity, where density apparently becomes infinite at the center of a black hole, and within astrophysics and cosmology as the earliest state of the universe during the Big Bang. In general theory of gravity, spacetime singularities raise a number of problems, both mathematical and physical \cite{Kruglov:2018lct,Kruglov:2017xmb,Kruglov:2017mpj,Kruglov:2017fck,Kruglov:2016uzf,Kruglov:2016ymq,Kruglov:2016ezw,Novello:1999pg,Novello:2001fv}. Using the nonlinear electrodynamics it is possible to remove these singularities by constructing a regular black hole solution   \cite{Bronnikov:2000vy,AyonBeato:1998ub,AyonBeato:1999ec,Rodrigues:2018bdc,Hayward:2005gi}. Recently, Kruglov has proposed a new
model of nonlinear electrodynamics with two parameters $\beta$ and $\gamma$ where the the specific range of magnetic field, the causality and
unitary principles are satisfied \cite{Kruglov:2017fuj}. Moreover, it is shown that  there is no singularity of the
electric field strength at the origin for the point-like particles and it has a magnetic charge. Moreover, AN Aliev et al. showed the effect of the magnetic field on the
black hole space time \cite{Aliev:1989wx,Aliev:2006yk,Aliev:2006tt,Aliev:2004ec,Aliev:2002nw}.

This paper is organized as follows. In section 2, we briefly review the solution of magnetized black hole and then we calculate its optical geometry and the optical curvature. In section 3, deflection angle of photon using the GBT is studied in the case of magnetized black hole. In section 4, we analysis the deflection angle in details using the graphical analysis. And we concludes in section 4 with a discussion regarding the results obtained from the
present work.

\section{Weak Gravitational Lensing and Magnetized black hole}

The action for the Einstein with a nonlinear electrodynamics (NLED)  is given as \cite{Kruglov:2017fuj}
\begin{equation}
J=\int d^{4}x\sqrt{-g}(\frac{1}{2k^{2}}R+\mathcal{L}),
\end{equation}
where $k^{2}=8\pi G\equiv M^{-2}_{pl}$, $M_{pl}$ is for reduced planck mass, $G$ is Newtonian constant and $R$ is Ricci scalar. From above equation we derived the Einstein equations as
\begin{equation}
R_{ab}-\frac{1}{2}g_{ab}R=-k^{2}T_{ab}.
\end{equation}
Now, we derive the equation of motion for electromagnetic fields by varying $(1)$
\begin{equation}
\partial_{a} (\sqrt{-g}(F^{ab} \mathcal{L}_{F}+\bar{F}^{ab}\mathcal{L}_{G}))=0.
\end{equation}
Now, we analyze the static magnetic black hole solution by using the Einstein field equation and equation
of motion for electromagnetic field with above equations. In the case of pure magnetic field, Bronnikov showed\cite{Bronnikov:2000vy} that when spherical symmetry holds, the invariant is $\mathcal{F}=q^{2}/(2r^{2})$, where $q$ is a magnetic charge. In this case, the line element of the static and spherical symmetric
space-time is
\begin{equation}
d s^{2}=-f(r)dt^{2}+\frac{1}{f(r)}dr^{2}+r^{2}(d\theta^{2}+\sin^{2}\theta d\varphi^{2}),
\end{equation}
by assuming both the source and observer are in the equatorial plane likewise trajectory of the null photon is also on
the same plane with$(\theta=\frac{\pi}{2})$, we obtain the optical metric as follows
\begin{equation}
d s^{2}=-f(r)dt^{2}+\frac{1}{f(r)}dr^{2}+r^{2}d\varphi^{2}.
\end{equation}
For moving photon in the equatorial plane and null geodesics, $d s^{2}=0$, we get
\begin{equation}
dt^{2}=\frac{1}{f(r)^{2}}dr^{2}+\frac{r^{2}}{f(r)}d\varphi^{2}.
\end{equation}
Subsequently, we make the transformation into new coordinate $u$, the metric function $\zeta(u)$ as
\begin{equation}
du=\frac{dr}{f(r)} , \zeta=\frac{r}{\sqrt{f(r)}}.
\end{equation}
Then the optical metric tensor $\bar{g}_{ab}$ is as follows
\begin{equation}
dt^{2}=\bar{g}_{ab}dx^{a}dx^{b}=du^{2}+\zeta^{2}d\varphi^{2}.
\end{equation}
It is to be noted that $(a,b)\rightarrow (r,\varphi)$ and determinant is $det\bar{g}_{ab}=\frac{r^{2}}{f(r)^{3}}$. Now using $Eq.(8)$,
the non-zero Christopher symbols are $\Gamma^{r}_{rr}=-\frac{f'(r)}{f(r)}$, $\Gamma^{r}_{\varphi\varphi}=\frac{r(rf'(r)-2f(r))}{2}$, $\Gamma^{\varphi}_{r\varphi}=\frac{-rf'(r)+2f(r)}{2rf(r)}=\Gamma^{\varphi}_{\varphi r}$. Hence, we can find the Gaussian optical curvature $\mathcal{K}$ \cite{Gibbons:2008rj} as follows
\begin{equation}
\mathcal{K}=-\frac{R_{r\varphi r\varphi}}{det\bar{g}_{r\varphi}}=-\frac{1}{\zeta}\frac{d^{2}\zeta}{du^{2}}.
\end{equation}
Now, we rewrite Gaussian optical curvature in terms of Schwarzschild radial coordinate $r$\cite{B22}:
\begin{equation}
\mathcal{K}=-\frac{1}{\zeta}\left[\frac{dr}{du}\frac{d}{dr}(\frac{dr}{du})\frac{d\zeta}{dr}+(\frac{dr}{du})^{2}\frac{d^{2}\zeta}{dr^{2}}\right].
\end{equation}
By applying Eq.(10) into our metric (6) we obtain the Gaussian optical curvature of photon from magnetized black hole, which yields that
\begin{equation}
\mathcal{K}=-\frac{\sqrt{f(r)}}{r}\left[\frac{r(f'(r)^{2}-2f(r)f''(r))}{4\sqrt{f(r)}}\right],
\end{equation}
where the function $f(r)$ is \cite{Kruglov:2017fuj}
\begin{equation}
f(r)=1-\frac{2Gm}{r}+\frac{Gq^{2}}{r^{2}}-\frac{\beta Gq^{4}}{5r^{6}}+\mathcal{O}(r^{-10}).
\end{equation}
After substituting the value of $f(r)$, we get the value of optical curvature up to leading orders
\begin{equation}
\mathcal{K}\simeq-\frac{2 Gm}{r^{3}}+\frac{3Gq^{2}}{r^{4}}-\frac{21\beta G q^{4}}{5r^{8}}+O \left( {G}^{2},m^2 \right) .
\end{equation}
\section{Deflection angle of photon and Gauss-Bonnet theorem}
Now, we use the Gauss-Bonnet theorem to derive the deflection angle of photon for magnetized black hole. We apply the Gauss-Bonnet theorem to the region $\mathcal{M}_{R}$, stated as \cite{Gibbons:2008rj}
\begin{equation}
\int\int_{\mathcal{M}_{R}}\mathcal{K}dS+\oint_{\partial\mathcal{M}_{R}}kdt+\sum_{j}\theta_{j}=2\pi\mathcal{X}(\mathcal{M}_{R}).
\end{equation}
Here $\mathcal{K}$ is for Gaussian curvature and the geodesic curvature is $k$, given as $k=\bar{g}(\nabla_{\dot{\alpha}}\dot{\alpha},\ddot{\alpha})$ in such a way that $\bar{g}(\dot{\alpha},\dot{\alpha})=1$, where $\theta_{j}$ is the representation for exterior angle at the $j^{th}$ vertex and $\ddot{\alpha}$ is unit acceleration vector. The jump angles become $\pi/2$ as $R\rightarrow\infty$ and we get $\theta_{O}+\theta_{S}\rightarrow\pi$. The Euler characteristic is $\mathcal{X}(\mathcal{M}_{R})=1$, as $\mathcal{M}_{R}$ is non singular. Therefore we get
\begin{equation}
\int\int_{\mathcal{M}_{R}}\mathcal{K}dS+\oint_{\partial\mathcal{M}_{R}}kdt+\theta_{j}=2\pi\mathcal{X}(\mathcal{M}_{R}).
\end{equation}
Where $\theta_{j}=\pi$ shows the total jump angle and $\alpha_{\bar{g}}$ is a geodesic; since the Euler characteristic number $\mathcal{X}$ is $1$. As $R\rightarrow\infty$ the remaining part yield that $k(D_{R})=\mid\nabla_{\dot{D}_{R}}\dot{D}_{R}\mid$. The radial component of the geodesic curvature is given by \begin{equation}
(\nabla_{\dot{D}_{R}}\dot{D}_{R})^{r}=\dot{D}^{\varphi}_{R} \partial_{\varphi}\dot{D}^{r}_{R}+\Gamma^{r}_{\varphi\varphi}(\dot{D}^{\varphi}_{R})^{2}.
\end{equation}
At very large $R$, $D_{R}:=r(\varphi)=R=const$. Therefore, the first term of equation $(17)$ vanish and $(\dot{D}^{\varphi}_{R})^{2}=\frac{1}{\zeta}$. Recalling $\Gamma^{r}_{\varphi\varphi}=\frac{r(r f'(r)-2f(r))}{2}$, we get
\begin{equation}
(\nabla_{\dot{D}^{r}_{R}}\dot{D}^{r}_{R})^{r}\rightarrow\frac{-1}{R},
\end{equation}
and it shows that the geodesic curvature is independent of topological defects, $k(D_{R})\rightarrow R^{-1}$. But from the optical metric $(8)$, we can say that $dt=Rd\varphi$. Therefore we find that
\begin{equation}
k(D_{R})dt=\frac{1}{R}Rd\varphi.
\end{equation}
Taking into account the above results, we obtain
\begin{equation}
\int\int_{\mathcal{M}_{R}}\mathcal{K}dS+\oint_{\partial\mathcal{M}_{R}} kdt =^{R \rightarrow\infty }\int\int_{S_{\infty}}\mathcal{K}dS+\int^{\pi+\Theta}_{0}d\varphi.
\end{equation}
In the weak deflection limit, by assuming that at the zeroth order the light ray is given by $r(t)=b/\sin\varphi$. Thus by using $(14)$ and $(20)$, the deflection angle becomes \cite{Gibbons:2008rj}
\begin{equation}
\Theta=-\int^{\pi}_{0}\int^{\infty}_{b/\sin\varphi}\mathcal{K}\sqrt{det\bar{g}}dud\varphi,
\end{equation}
where,
\begin{equation}
\sqrt{det\bar{g}}du=r dr(1-\frac{6mG}{r}+\frac{3Gq^{2}}{r^{2}}-\frac{3q^{4}G\beta}{5r^{6}}).
\end{equation}
After substituting the leading order term of Gaussian curvature $(14)$ into equation$(21)$, the deflection angle up to second order term is calculated as follows:
\begin{equation}
\Theta\thickapprox \frac{4mG}{b}-\frac{3\pi Gq^{2}}{4b^{2}}+\frac{7G\pi \beta q^{4}}{32b^{6}}
\end{equation}
\section{Graphical Analysis}
This section is devoted to discuss the graphically behavior of deflection angle $\Theta$. We also demonstrate the physical significance of these graphs to analyze the impact of correction parameter $\beta$, BH charge $q$, and impact parameter $b$ on deflection angle by examining the stability and instability of BH.
\subsection{Deflection angle with Impact parameter $b$}
This subsection gives the analysis of deflection angle $\Theta$ with impact parameter $b$ for different values of correction parameter $\beta$ and BH charge $q$ in geometrized unit $8\pi G = 1$.

\begin{itemize}
\item  \textbf{Figure 1} shows the behavior of $\Theta$ with
$b$ for varying $q$ and for fixed value for correction parameter.
\begin{enumerate}
\item In figure (i), we examined that the deflection angle exponentially decreases for small variation of $q$.
\item In figure (ii), we analyzed that the deflection angle gradually decreasing and then eventually goes to infinity for large variation of $q$ which
is the unstable state of magnetized BH.\\
Therefore, we conclude that for small values of $q$ the magnetized BH is stable but as $q$ increases it shows the unstable behavior of magnetized BH.
\end{enumerate}
In \textbf{Figure 2}, indicates the behavior of deflection angle with impact parameter by varying correction parameter $\beta$.
\begin{enumerate}
\item In figure (i), we noticed that the deflection angle decreasing constantly for small values of $\beta$ but in \item In figure (ii), as $\beta$ increases the deflection angle gradually decreasing and then goes to infinity.
\end{enumerate}
\end{itemize}
\begin{center}
\epsfig{file=bqs,width=0.45\linewidth}\epsfig{file=bvq2,width=0.45\linewidth}\\
{Figure 1: Relation between $\Theta$ and impact parameter $b$}.\\
\end{center}
\begin{center}
\epsfig{file=bB2,width=0.5\linewidth}\epsfig{file=bB1,width=0.5\linewidth}\\
{Figure 2: Relation between $\Theta$ and impact parameter $b$}.
\end{center}
\begin{center}
\epsfig{file=Bb3,width=0.5\linewidth}\epsfig{file=Bbq4,width=0.5\linewidth}
{Figure 3: Relation between $\Theta$ and correction parameter $\beta$}.
\end{center}
\begin{center}
\epsfig{file=qB1,width=0.5\linewidth}\epsfig{file=qb2,width=0.5\linewidth}
{Figure 4: Relation between $\Theta$ and BH charge $q$}.
\end{center}
\begin{itemize}
\item  \textbf{Figure 3} shows the behavior of $\Theta$ with correction parameter
$\beta$.
\begin{enumerate}
\item In figure (i), shows the behavior of $\Theta$ with $\beta$, for varying $b$ and fixed $q$. This shows that when $b<0$ it gives the uniform negative behavior but for $b>0$ it behave as a positive slope. We also conclude that for $4\leq b<15$ the behavior is negative slope but for $b\geq15$ it gives positive slope.
\item In figure (ii), indicate the behavior of $\Theta$ with $\beta$, for the variation of $q$ and fixed $b$. We examined that the deflection angle is positively increasing with increase of $q$ but for $5\leq q \leq 10$ the behavior is negative and then it becomes positive.\\
\end{enumerate}
In \textbf{Figure 4}, represent the behavior of deflection angle with BH charge $q$.
\begin{enumerate}
\item In figure (i), represents the behavior of $\Theta$ with $q$, by varying $\beta$ and fixed $b$. We analyzed that the deflection angle initially decreases but as $\beta$ increases the deflection angle firstly decreases and then increases. We also observe that for $\beta>20$ the behavior is increasing.
\item In figure (ii), shows the behavior of $\Theta$ with $q$, by varying $b$ and fixed $\beta$. We observed that the deflection angle is increasing for smaller values of $b$ but as $b$ increases the deflection angle become negatively decreasing.
\end{enumerate}
\end{itemize}
The photon lensing in weak field approximation has been studied
by many authors \cite{z5a}-\cite{ji}. Frolov \cite{R23} discussed the
collision of particles in the vicinity of horizon of weekly
magnetized non-rotating black hole in the presence of the
magnetic field Innermost Stable Circular Orbits (ISCO) of
charged particles. He demonstrated that for a collision
of two particles, one of which is charged and revolving at
ISCO and the other is neutral and falling from infinity,
the maximal collision energy can be high in the limit of
strong magnetic field. He also illustrated that for
 realistic astrophysical black holes, their ability to
play the role of accelerators is in fact quite restricted.
Liang \cite{J7} calculated the deflection angle in the strong
deflection limit and also obtained the angular positions
and magnifications of relativistic images as well as the
time delay between different relativistic images.
He also discussed the influence of the magnetic charge on
the black hole gravitational lensing. Recently, Turimov et al.
\cite{J8} have considered the magnetic field around a gravitational source
and illustrated that the split of the Einstein ring, as
the counterpart of the Zeeman effect. When the cyclotron
frequency approaches to the plasma frequency, the size and
the form of the ring change because of the presence of
a resonance state. This is a pure magnetic effect and can
potentially help to study magnetic fields through
gravitational lensing effects. Moreover, they found the
deflection angle of a photon moving in an inhomogeneous
magnetized plasma in the background of a static compact object
and the obtained deflection angle is
\begin{eqnarray*}
\alpha^{\pm}&\simeq& \frac{2M}{b}\left[1+(1-\frac{\omega_{0}^{2}}{\omega^{2}}-\frac{\omega_{0}^{2}}
{\omega^{2}}\frac{\omega_{c}}{\omega}f_{\pm}(\omega_{c},\omega_{0}))^{-1}\right]-
\frac{\omega_{0}^{2}}{\omega^{2}}\frac{\sqrt{\pi}\Gamma[(h+1)/2]}{\Gamma(h/2)}
\nonumber\\&\times&\left(\frac{R_{0}}{b}\right)^{h}\left(1-\frac{\omega_{0}^{2}}{\omega^{2}}-\frac{\omega_{0}^{2}}
{\omega^{2}}\frac{\omega_{c}}{\omega}f_{\pm}(\omega_{c},\omega_{0})\right)^{-1}+\mathcal{O}(M^{2}/b^{2})
\end{eqnarray*}
where $\Gamma(x)$ is the gamma function
\begin{equation*}
\Gamma(x)=\int_{0}^{\infty}t^{x-1}e^{-t}dt.
\end{equation*}

In our analysis, we study the weak gravitational
lensing and obtain the deflection angle of photon in the background of
magnetized black hole and analyze the effects of non-linear
electrodynamics by means of Gauss-Bonnet theorem.
To this end, initially, we set the photon rays on
the equatorial plane in the axisymmetric spacetime
and evaluate the corresponding optical metric.
After that we calculate the Gaussian optical
curvature for Gauss-Bonnet theorem. Furthermore,
we investigate the impact of correction
parameter, black hole charge and impact parameter
on deflection angle of photon for magnetized black
hole and investigate the effect of non-linear electrodynamics graphically.
We conclude that the mass $m$ decreases the deflection angle,
while the correction parameter $\beta$ increases the deflection angle.
Also, we prove that the impact parameter $b$ is directly proportional to the deflection angle.

In comparison with the deflection angle computed by Turimov et al. \cite{J8}, they found the
deflection angle of a light ray passing near a magnetized static compact object surrounded
by weak inhomogeneous plasma while we have evaluated the deflection angle by using GBT in a
weak gravitational lensing for spherically symmetric spacetime incorporating magnetic field
and correction parameter $\beta$.
\section{Conclusion}
In this paper, we have analyze a model of NLED with parameter $\beta$. Then, we study the magnetized black hole and obtained the regular black hole solution. After that we calculate the optical Gaussian curvature for magnetized black hole. Then by using Gauss-Bonnet theorem, we calculate the weak gravitational lensing. We obtain the following angle of deflection for magnetized black hole
\begin{equation}
\Theta\thickapprox \frac{4mG}{b}-\frac{3\pi Gq^{2}}{4b^{2}}+\frac{7 G\pi \beta q^{4}}{32b^{6}}.
\end{equation}
We conclude that for $f(r)$ if $r\rightarrow\infty$ the space-time becomes flat, if $\beta=0$ the NLED model converted into Maxwell's electrodynamics and the solution becomes RN solution.
We have analyzed the behavior of deflection angle w.r.t impact parameter $b$, correction parameter $\beta$ and BH charge $q$.\\
The results obtained from the analysis of deflection angle given in the paper are summarized as follows:\\
\textit{\textbf{Deflection angle with respect to impact parameter:}}
\begin{itemize}
\item In our analysis we have to discussed the behavior of deflection angle, for this we choose different values of BH charge $q$ and fixed correction parameter. For smaller values, the deflection angle gradually decreasing but for large values of $q$ the deflection angle gradually decreases and then goes to infinity.
\item While for fixed $q$ and different values of $\beta$, the deflection angle constantly decreases for small range of $\beta$ and gradually decreases for greater values.
\item Thus, we conclude that for smaller values, BH indicates the stability and for large values shows the instability of BH.
\end{itemize}
\textit{\textbf{Deflection angle with respect to correction parameter:}}
\begin{itemize}
\item The behavior of $\Theta$ w.r.t $\beta$, for fixed $q$ and varying $b$, positive behavior can be observed only for $b>0$ except $4\leq b<15$.
\item The behavior of $\Theta$ w.r.t $\beta$, for fixed $b$ and varying $q$, the behavior is positively increasing for $q>0$ except $5\leq q\leq10$.
\end{itemize}
\textit{\textbf{Deflection angle with respect to black hole charge:}}
\begin{itemize}
\item The behavior of $\Theta$ w.r.t $q$, for fixed $b$ and varying $\beta$, the deflection angle initially decreases but with the increase of $\beta$, the deflection angle firstly decreases and then increases. For $\beta>20$ the deflection angle positively increases.
\item The behavior of $\Theta$ w.r.t $q$, for fixed $\beta$ and choose different values of $b$, the deflection angle positively increases for small $b$ and negatively decreases for greater $b$.
\end{itemize}

\acknowledgments This work was supported by Comisi{\'o}n Nacional de Ciencias y Tecnolog{\'i}a of Chile through FONDECYT Grant $N^\mathrm{o}$
3170035 (A. {\"O}.).

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Noel Whelan identifies the 'horrible' player Leeds need to sign to push for Premier League
Date: 19th April 2016 at 11:21am
By Alex Stevens
Noel Whelan has advised Leeds to sign a "horrible" centre-back who loves defending this summer.
The Championship club's recruitment plans are likely to be partly dependent upon the managerial situation, with owner Massimo Cellino strongly hinting Steve Evans will be axed.
But ex-Elland Road striker Whelan has urged his former club to land a player who loves to keep clean sheets.
Leeds are 12th in the Championship table as they prepare to host fellow mid-table club Wolves at Elland Road on Tuesday night.
Evans' side are looking to build upon consecutive victories against Reading and Birmingham, which has given the club hopes of a top-ten finish.
"In general the midfield was strong on Saturday and the only downfall would be the disappointment of the way they conceded the goals at set-pieces again," Whelan told the Yorkshire Evening Post.
"Disciplined marking is an art and sometimes people just fall asleep far too easily. For the second one we fell asleep and we were too busy arguing and lost concentration and once again people are not looking to mark men in the box.
"You have got to do that first and foremost. I definitely think we need some centre-backs and I think we need a no nonsense, horrible centre-half who just enjoys defending.
"I'm not so bothered whether he can play football or not to be quiet honest – just somebody that can head, defend, keeps clean sheets, enjoys keeping them and gives the centre-forward an absolutely torrid day and let's them know they have been in a game."
Leeds' current senior centre-backs are skipper Sol Bamba, Liam Cooper and Giuseppe Bellusci, but the position is likely to be reinforced in the summer as the Championship's best supported club target a genuine promotion push to the Premier League.
Evans has consistently said he wants to remain in charge at Leeds and admitted after the win over Reading that he is waiting for Cellino to invite him to hold contract discussions.
That is looking an increasingly distant prospect as Cellino failed to provide the Scot with any reassurances about his future, with his contract expiring in June.
"He talks too much," Cellino told the Telegraph. "He has to learn to shut his mouth. I've told him so many times to stop, you have no idea. But he doesn't."
Brian McDermott, Dave Hockaday, Darko Milanic, Neil Redfearn and Uwe Rosler have already been shown the exit door by Cellino during his controversial two-year reign.
Evans passed Redfearn on Saturday to become Cellino's longest-serving manager with 34 matches at the helm.
In other Leeds news, a member of Evans' backroom staff has decided to quit at the end of the season.


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78% of MPs favour stricter regulation for accountants and tax advisers
A new survey published by AAT (the Association of Accounting Technicians) has revealed that MPs overwhelmingly support AAT's recommendation for increased regulation of high street accountants and tax advisers.
AAT is campaigning for a legal requirement that anyone offering paid-for tax advice should be a member of a relevant professional body. There is currently no requirement to be appropriately qualified or to be a member of a professional body and as such a third of the accountancy sector is effectively unregulated.
The YouGov survey, commissioned by AAT, shows that over three-quarters (78%) of 103 MPs surveyed are in favour of introducing compulsory membership of a professional body for anyone offering paid-for tax and accountancy services. This included 75% of Conservative MPs and rose to 85% among their Labour counterparts. Just 6% of MPs disagreed with the proposal.
This echoes the findings of a recent survey published on behalf of AAT at the start of the new tax year, which found that most people who had used an accountant or tax adviser thought it should be compulsory for anyone offering paid-for tax advice to be a member of a relevant professional body. The survey also found that six out of ten people were unaware that no formal qualifications are required to practice as an accountant or tax adviser offering paid-for tax advice.
Unregulated agents account for most agent-related complaints to HMRC and contribute to tax evasion and money laundering activities, whilst their mistakes and errors leave many taxpayers with large and unnecessary fines and penalties. Likewise, unregulated agents who overclaim or wrongly claim various tax reliefs cost the Exchequer hundreds of millions of pounds a year.
Adam Harper, Director of Professional Standards and Policy, AAT, says: "The government is proposing to make the UK's audit sector the most tightly regulated in the world. Yet in stark contrast there is currently no requirement for accountants and tax advisers to be appropriately qualified or to be a member of a professional body, even though unregulated tax agents account for two-thirds of all agent-related complaints to HMRC. This can leave individuals and businesses open to significant financial problems.
"Whilst it's a very positive sign that over three-quarters of MPs back AAT's recommendation that anyone providing paid-for tax or accountancy services should be a member of a relevant professional body, we now need this support to translate into action, including for Treasury Ministers to listen to their colleagues and legislate accordingly. This long overdue change would put accountants on a par with nurses, architects and solicitors – who all have to be a member of their respective professional bodies – whilst benefitting individual taxpayers and businesses as well as the UK economy as a whole."
The government is currently consulting on proposals to do nothing more than require unregulated accountants to hold professional indemnity insurance, which AAT has previously described as 'inadequate'.
David Little is a Partner in our Corporate & Commercial team. Should you require any further advice or assistance, please contact us at company@bishopandsewell.co.uk
The above is accurate as at 6 May 2021. The information above may be subject to change during these ever-changing times.
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Category: Blog | Date: 6th May 2021


Danish ophthalmologist, born January 23, 1926, Copenhagen.
After graduating from the University of Copenhagen in 1952, Mette Warburg trained in ophthalmology and in 1966 became a certified. She has held appointments as eye surgeon and professor of ophthalmology at the University of Århus. One of her research interests has been the aetiology of blindness in mental retarded individuals, and in 1989 she became head of the ophthalmological service for persons with multiple handicaps at the Gentofte Hospital Medical School. She has been a popular lecturer and has published more than 140 articles.
We thank Patrick Jucker-Kupper, Switzerland, and Søren Nørby, Denmark, for information submitted.
The heterogeneity of microphthalmia in the mentally retarded.
A molecular analysis of the Yemenite deaf-blind hypopigmentation syndrome: SOX10 dysfunction causes different neurocristopathies.
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News about data centres
Singapore cautiously moves forward on new data centre development
After a lengthy moratorium on new data centre developments, Singapore is poised to once again open the doors to new development proposals, albeit under a more selective framework.
Data centre developments bolster server markets in Singapore, Malaysia
By Leon Spencer | 04 November, 2021 13:13
Although the Singapore government has placed a temporary moratorium on new data centre permissions, it is likely to remain the most sought-after location for new data centres.
Singapore tech players team up to drive tropical data centre solutions
As part of a new S$23 million research program aimed at developing innovative and sustainable cooling solutions for data centres located in tropical locations.
Microsoft stirs up server soup in effort to be cool
By Leon Spencer | 07 April, 2021 11:46
The thought of plunging a server rack into a vat of boiling liquid is likely to send most IT professionals into a fit of discomfort, yet this is exactly what Microsoft has been doing as it works to find new ways of keeping hardware cool.
Data centre infrastructure spend to soar
By Leon Spencer | 15 March, 2021 16:37
Global investment in data centre infrastructure is expected to surge past US$26 billion by 2025, driven by rampant data creation and pent-up demand.


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Hi, I'm using Fetch on WUSB's digital editing computer as a way for staffers to ftp their produced shows to the Uni's Podcast Server.
In typical Mac form, I'm trying to make things as easy as possible for the user. The easiest to me seems to be to have a Droplet Shortcut in the sidebar and the Dock.
Does the Droplet Shortcut feature not work for a managed user?
What staffers used pre Fetch 5.2 is the widget. But dragging and dropping the file onto an icon in the dock or sidebar is a lot easier than dragging it, pressing F12, and dropping it on the bone.
Does it work to put the droplet shortcut in the Applications folder (or wherever Fetch is installed)?
If not I'd be interested to see a screenshot of the error. You can email it to bugs at fetchsoftworks dot com.


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Ziff Davis Launches ExtremeTech
By Jonathan Angel
Ziff Davis Internet went live on Monday with ExtremeTech (www.extremetech.com), its new Web site for "hardcore technologists." The first in a series of Web site launches the company is planning for this year, ExtremeTech has a "hand-picked" staff of 30 and is headed by Bill Machrone, former editor-in-chief of PC Magazine.
"ExtremeTech was born out of our experiences with PC Magazine readers," explained Machrone. "The most technically savvy layer of this audience clamored for more information. We … built this site to meet their needs."
The site will include news, reviews and discussion forums. Prior to the site's launch, the Internet Research Group was commissioned by Ziff Davis Internet to survey 1,000 IT professionals and computer enthusiasts. The majority said they expect to use ExtremeTech rather than one of its existing competitors.
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Assessing the Legal Toolbox for Sea Level Rise Adaptation in Delaware: Options and Challenges for Regulators, Policymakers, Property Owners, and the Public
From the Environmental and Natural Resources Law Clinic at Widener Law, this report reviews the legal tools available for sea level rise adaptation in the State of Delaware, and analyzes the legal issues related to the use of each tool. The report also discusses the current status of the tools under Delaware law, and provides recommendations for changes needed in Delaware law to make them more effective.
The legal tools thoroughly analyzed in this report include:
Acquisition and Buybacks
Building Restrictions and Prohibitions
Setbacks and Buffers
Conservation Easements Rolling Easements Transferable Development Credits
General strategies for adapting to sea level rise are discussed also, falling into four categories including: Laissez–Faire/No Action Strategy, Shore Protection/Fight the Sea, Accommodation/Work With the Sea, and Retreat.
In analyzing the legal tools that could be used to adapt to sea level rise, the report focuses on resources that are most appropriate for the implementation of the Accommodation and Retreat strategies. (A "No Action" strategy does not require any legal tools; a Shore Protection strategy relies primarily on the decision to armor or elevate.)
According to the Delaware Sea Level Rise Advisory Committee, up to 11 percent of Delaware's land mass could be underwater by the year 2100 due to sea-level rise, and 81 to 99 percent of all coastal wetlands could be inundated.
"Assessing the Legal Toolbox" was funded by a grant from the Coastal Programs Office of Delaware's Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, from funding made available by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). In addition to the generation and distribution of the report, the grant allows the Law Clinic to conduct public workshops on the topic.
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Ever wonder whats the deal with Maple Cookies? Here in the Great White North, these things are everywhere. Oh sure we've got a maple leaf on our flag, and yes we technically supply something like 85% of the worlds maple syrup, but why are Canadians so obsessed with Maple?
Well have you ever had a maple cookie??? They are actually quite fantastic! My guess is that if you live in another part of the world you may not even be aware of them, but maple cookies are a real thing here and have beenpopular since... well before I was born.
The Wiki page on the matter is brief but straightforward.Maple cookes are cream filled sandwich cookies shaped like a maple leaf and flavored like maple, sometimes actually containing real maple syrup. If you have not had a maple cookie, you are definitely missing out.
Here are a few of the maple cookies offered in the local grocery store. Note the inclusion of Pure Quebec Maple Syrup on some of these packages.


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