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Trump attacks the US, takes Russia's side on 2016 election meddling while setting a meeting with Putin
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President Donald Trump pushed Russia's version of events on alleged election meddling in a tweet on Thursday.
The post advanced conspiracy theories while questioning US law enforcement and intelligence agencies.
Shortly after the tweet, the White House confirmed the Trump-Putin summit for July 16 in Helsinki, Finland.
Trump has a history of siding with dictators if they back his version of events.
President Donald Trump pushed Russia's version of events on alleged election meddling on Thursday, with a tweet that advanced conspiracy theories while questioning US law enforcement and intelligence agencies.
"Russia continues to say they had nothing to do with Meddling in our Election! Where is the DNC Server, and why didn't Shady James Comey and the now disgraced FBI agents take and closely examine it? Why isn't Hillary/Russia being looked at? So many questions, so much corruption!" Trump tweeted.
The message came a few minutes before the White House finalised plans for Trump to meet Russian president Vladimir Putin at a summit in Finland next month.
Trump has long questioned if Russia helped him with the 2016 presidential election against Hillary Clinton, despite the US intelligence community and the Senate Intelligence Committee formally stating that it was Russia's goal to meddle in the election in his favour.
By stating Russia's side in the argument, that Moscow did not meddle in the US election, Trump went against the US intelligence community. Trump then threw into question the FBI by attacking its former director James Comey as "shady," and then the entire US government by raising corruption as a possible factor in its carriage of justice.
Not long after the tweet, the White House posted official confirmation that Trump and Putin will meet in Helsinki, the Finnish capital, on July 16.
Trump's National Security Adviser, John Bolton, a noted Russia hawk, met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday and appeared to completely flip his stance on the Kremlin.
Bolton, before joining the Trump administration, said Russia's election interference was "a true act of war" against the US, and that a policy based on trusting Russia was "doomed to failure."
But on Wednesday, Bolton came off as broadly supportive of a meeting between Putin and Trump, and praised the Russian leaders' courtesy and respect at the meeting.
When Trump emerged from his summit with Kim Jong Un without any certifiable steps towards his stated goal of denuclearizing the country, he stressed that he was taking Kim's word for it that he would disarm.
Experts say with near unanimity that Trump did not secure any credible steps towards, or even a timeline or promises for denuclearization in North Korea.
Trump has since gone on to praise Kim's human rights record, which is one of the world's worst.
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Israel stands with UK at UN over Chagos Islands dispute
Israel stood with the UK at the United Nations General Assembly this week, voting against the resolution that demanded the UK give up its claim to the British Indian Ocean Territory, otherwise known as the Chagos Islands.
The General Assembly ruling is not legally binding and cannot be enforced, but it is an indication of how the world's governments see this issue.
As we know from the many anti-Israel resolutions passed at the UN General Assembly, this collective viewpoint is far from being a moral compass in the world. For a start they are deeply anti-Semitic, voting on resolutions that deny the historical facts of Jewish history in the land of Israel and they have condemned Israel more than any other country whilst not once condemning the terrorists of Hamas.
The resolution said that Britain should end its administration of the territory and give them to Mauritius.
The vote passed 116 in favour, 6 against and 56 abstentions.
The UK was joined by Israel, the US, Australia, Hungary and the Maldives in voting against the resolution.
Except for Spain, all members of the European Union abstained from the vote. Spain voted in favour.
Britain's UN ambassador, Karen Pierce, told the assembly: "British Indian Ocean Territory has been under continuous British sovereignty since 1814. Mauritius has never held sovereignty over it and we do not recognise their claim."
She added that the government stands by the 1965 agreement with the Mauritian Council of Ministers to detach the British Indian Ocean Territory in exchange for fishing rights and other benefits and a commitment "to cede the territory when it is no longer needed for defence purposes".
Britain purchased the Chagos Archipelago from Mauritius in 1965 for £3m, creating a region known as the British Indian Ocean Territory.
Between 1967 and 1973, it evicted the islands' entire population to make way for a joint military base with the US, which is still in place on Diego Garcia.
US planes have been sent from the base to bomb Afghanistan and Iraq. The facility was also reportedly used as a "black site" by the CIA to interrogate terrorism suspects. In 2016, the lease for the base was extended until 2036.
"The joint UK-US defence facility on the British Indian Ocean Territory helps to keep people in Britain and around the world safe from terrorism, organised crime and piracy," the FCO said.
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When Honda sold to Honda Cars, it brought back the old, old Honda engines
Updated December 08, 2019 05:23:13 The Honda Accord engine is one of the most popular parts on the vehicle.
It's the one engine that's usually built on a production line.
Honda used to make the engines in the 1960s, but in 2014 the company sold to Nissan and it's now made its own engines.
This year, the new Honda Engine, which will debut on the 2018 Honda Accord, was built in Japan.
While Honda was building the engine, it was also building a small number of other parts that were also used on the original Honda Accord.
Here's a look at a few of them.
Engine Block Heater – The Honda Engine Block heater was made for the first time in 1959, but was also a popular addition to the original Accord.
It is now made by Mitsubishi.
Honda Accord Engine Block Heaters – A lot of the Honda Engine Blocks are still in good shape, and the Honda Accord Engine Blocks that were used on its production line are a little bit more expensive.
Rear Seats – The Accord's rear seats are very similar to the older Accord, but there are two different designs.
One is the standard, and another is the high-back design.
The high-backs are made by Kuka.
Suspension and Brakes – The suspension and brakes were all made by Kawasaki.
They have the same components as the Honda engines, but Kawasaki also made the suspension.
The ABS and traction control are made at Honda's facility.
Airbags – The airbags on the Honda Honda Accord are also made by Honda.
The seats are made in Japan, and they come with an airbag package.
Fuel System – Honda made the fuel system for the Accord and it is also made in the United States.
Honda makes fuel for the vehicle in the US, but it is available in Japan as well.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System – The tire pressure monitoring system is built into the Honda engine block heater.
Ventilation – The cabin is made out of glass.
The windows are made of glass and the seats are glass.
Brakes – Honda also made ABS brakes for the Honda Civic Si.
Interior – The Civic Si is one year old, and it comes with leather seats, heated seats, and an optional headliner.
It also comes with a touchscreen navigation system and it has an audio system.
Audio – The audio system on the Civic Si also includes an automatic music player, which is very similar from the Honda Odyssey.
In addition to these, there are also other features and innovations in the Honda-built Accord.
Headlight Adaptors – The headlights of the Accord are a lot more advanced than on the Odyssey.
Honda's headlight adaptors are designed to make them more visible.
A new feature of the Civic is the heated rear seats.
The Accord has a rear-facing sunroof, and a new rear seat design that can be installed with the Accord, as well as a headrest and an armrest for the rear passengers.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) – The ABS system on both the Honda and Accord are electric, so it is possible to have ABS on both vehicles.
Safety and Security – The new Honda Accord comes with an anti-theft sensor, so that the vehicle can detect when a thief steals it and stop him.
The Civic also has an automatic emergency braking system that is very close to the Honda's system.
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Arturia Minibrute: here to beat your sounds into shape. Clicl the image for more product photos.
NAMM 2012: You can't fail to spot the irony in the news that Arturia, a company that made its name replicating vintage analogue synths in software, has just announced the Minibrute - a true analogue hardware synth of its own.
Coming with a two-octave keyboard, this sports a multi-wave oscillator, classic multimode filter and a range of modulation options.
Other feature include the Brute Factor, which is designed to add saturation and rich harmonics; the Ultrasaw, which generates "shimmering" sawtooth waveforms; and the Metalizer, for extreme triangle harmonics.
An arpeggiator has been thrown into the mix too, as has CV, Gate, MIDI and USB MIDI I/O.
The Minibrute will cost you €499, and a full spec list is below. Check out the Arturia website for more.
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NAIDOC Family Day celebrates Aboriginal culture and art with live performances, hands-on fun for all ages, with a special focus on Nyoongar culture.
This year's national NAIDOC Week Theme is Because of Her, We Can!
These will be presented alongside a great stage program, activities, a youth zone, children's activities and more.
Theever-popular Deadly Jobs Expo will return presenting a great range of organisations with employment opportunities.
Commence the Day with the 'Dandjoo Koorliny' Reconciliation Walk and Flag Raising Ceremony.
Meet outside Council Administration Centre (48 Old Perth Rd) at 10.00am; then join participants as they walk in unity to Ashfield Reserve for Flag Raising and Welcome to Country Ceremonies.
Parking is free - entry off Fisher Street. Priority parking is available for vehicles displaying a current ACROD sticker.
This is an all ages, smoke, alcohol and pet free event.


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Back to Airservices
Airservices Australia
Flight Paths
Noise Monitoring
Please go to our new interactive portal as this report will no longer be updated from April 2020.
Airservices manages enquiries and complaints about aircraft noise and operations through the Noise Complaints and Information Service (NCIS). The information below is collected by the NCIS for the purpose of complaint management, analysis of issues and identification of causal factors. For this reason we refer to 'complainants' and 'issues'. Complainants are people who contacted the NCIS. While some people submitted enquiries or comments rather than complaints, all are referred to as "complainants". Issues are the primary concern they raised.
Changes to our complaint-reporting format
The new interactive reporting below (effective October 2019) will be monthly, rather than quarterly. New data will be available on the 10th business day of each month.
Use this interactive tool to explore the issues raised by residents from different suburbs. Read an explanation of issues and classifications used in complaint reporting.
Help is provided on both the Complainants and Issues and Classification Screens in the bottom right hand corner of the screen.
If the NCIS have identified something new or unusual in the data, an explanation will be provided in a dated accordion below the interactive reporting. Previous quarterly reporting to January 2016 is under the accordion "Archived". Yearly reviews of complainant numbers and issues will continue to be provided.
Note: monthly complaints data describes the complaints lodged in that calendar month. Depending on when in the month the matter was lodged, the investigation may not have been completed within the same month. Where an investigation reveals that the issue or classification initially assigned to the matter was not the most appropriate one, this will be corrected. This may result in incremental changes to issue or classification counts for a previous month. Additionally, complainant numbers are now for each month. Previously if a complainant contacted the NCIS each month in a quarter that was reported as one complainant, if you are adding the number of complainants each month, this may not provide a realistic interpretation of the total number of complainants. If you select a month where there were no complainants, nothing will be displayed.
The following tabs contain our previous complaint reports
There were 248 individual complainants in 2019. This is an increase from 143 in 2018.
The increase in the complainant numbers was due to the introduction of the Gold Coast Instrument Landing System (ILS) on Runway 14 in February 2019. 164 complainants raised concerns with its use in 2019.
The major issue raised in 2019 was Standard flight path movements, with 83 percent of complainants raising this issue. This issue includes concerns with ILS usage.
Unusual movements and curfew movements were each raised by six percent of complainants. Other issues in 2019 include General aviation traffic (2%), Training (2%), Military operations, property enquiries, night movements and sport aviation (each 1%), and ground running and other enquiries (3%).
Chart 1: Main issues raised in 2019
Standard flight path movements
In 2019, the major concern raised in Standard flight path movements was the use of the ILS for Runway 14.
The Runway 14 ILS was introduced at the Gold Coast Airport at the end of February 2019. Seventy nine percent of these complainants raised concerns with the use of the ILS, while other Runway 14 arrivals affected four percent and Runway 14 departures affected 11 percent. The use of Runway 32 only concerned four percent of these complainants.
Chart 2 which shows complainant numbers for the different runway used and for ILS use for each quarter in 2019. While complainant numbers regarding ILS use have increased in quarters three and four, this is expected due to seasonal weather patterns that will require increased ILS usage in the later part of the year.
The ILS is only permitted to be used in certain conditions such as when poor weather affects visibility, for operational requirements, or during emergencies.
Visibility concerns due to smoke from bushfires as well as local weather events have increased in quarter four, resulting in increased use of the ILS.
Chart 2: number of complainants associated with runway used or ILS use
Unusual movements
Weather diversions were the main concern in 2019, affecting eight complainants. Traffic management concerned four complainants, while three complainants were affected by missed approach procedures.
Curfew and night movements
Permitted movements were the main concern under this issue with 10 complainants affected. These include aircraft meeting the curfew restrictions on type of aircraft, and aircraft with a dispensation to operate during the curfew. Emergency services operations also affected three complainants during the curfew period while airwork conducted during the curfew period affected two complainants. Levels of air traffic in the non-curfew period resulted in this airwork being conducted during the curfew.
Complainants from 43 suburbs raised issues in 2019. The suburb with the most complainants was Miami with 39, followed by Mermaid Waters with 29 and Broadbeach Waters with 21 complainants. A total of seven suburbs had 10 or more complainants, while 19 suburbs recorded one complainant.
The majority of Miami residents (97 percent) were concerned with the ILS procedure for aircraft landing on Runway 14. Other complainants were concerned with unusual movements, including weather diversions and missed approach flights.
All Mermaid Waters residents were concerned with ILS procedure. Other issues raised included noise monitoring and unusual movements due to traffic management.
The majority of Broadbeach Waters residents (95 percent) were concerned with the ILS procedure. Other issues raised include standard flight path movements.
All suburbs recording 10 or more complainants were north of the airport and the majority of complainants from these suburbs (88 percent) were concerned with ILS use. Five percent were concerned other Runway 14 arrivals, and six percent were concerned with unusual movements resulting from weather diversions, traffic management or missed approach procedures.
The chart below shows the suburbs with 10 or more complainants in 2019, and compares the complainant numbers in 2019 with complainant numbers in that suburb in 2017 and 2018.
Chart 3: Comparison of suburbs recording most complainants in 2019, with those of 2018 and 2017
There were 35 complainants during quarter three. This is a decrease from 111 complainants in quarter two and 114 complainants in quarter one. For the same period in 2018, there were 20 complainants.
The implementation of the Gold Coast Instrument Landing System (ILS) during quarter one 2019 continues to be raised by complainants this quarter however the number of complainants has decreased from 82 percent of complainants in quarter one, to 31 percent this quarter.
Standard flight path movements, including ILS operations, were the main concern raised this quarter, affecting 54 percent of complainants.
General aviation including training were a concern to five complainants, curfew movements were a concern to four complainants and other night movements affected two complainants.
Unusual movements and flight path changes affected three complainants.
Other concerns including property purchases and network interference were also raised.
Chart 1: Number of complainants affected by runway use and ILS use
Curfew movement concerns were regarding permitted movements under the Curfew Act this quarter. These include movements by emergency services aircraft and small business jets. Some passenger jets may also be granted a dispensation by the Department of Infrastructure Transport, Cities and Regional Development to operate into or out of the airport on an ad hoc basis if certain criteria are met.
For more information about the permitted categories, visit the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and Regional Development website.
Although a curfew is in place at Gold Coast Airport this does not prevent aircraft from operating in the area. The issue of Night movements was raised by complainants concerned with a small aircraft operating over the area conducting a survey. Due to the proximity of the area to the airport, this survey was unable to be conducted while the airport was operational.
Instrument Landing System (ILS)
The key concerns raised regarding the use of the ILS related to whether the Noise Abatement Procedure requirements were being complied with. The Noise Abatement Procedures require the ILS to be used only when poor weather affects visibility, for operational requirements, or during emergencies, however many complainants believe the ILS is being used in good weather and when not required.
In this quarter a total of 11 complainants were affected by two separate aircraft on two days which they perceived to be conducting an ILS approach. Instead, these aircraft routes were changed for traffic management which resulted in the aircraft tracking over the suburbs further north than the usual approach path. Further information on flight paths can be found at this site.
The conditions in which the ILS can be used can be found in the complaints report for Quarter one 2019.
Twenty-two separate suburbs recorded complainants in quarter three. A single complainant was recorded in 16 suburbs while one suburb recorded five or more complainants.
Suburbs with the most complainants were Burleigh Heads (5), Miami (4), with Tweed Heads and Surfers Paradise recording 3 complainants each. All of these suburbs except for Tweed Heads are located to the north of the airport.
Residents from Burleigh Heads, Miami and Surfers Paradise raised concerns over aircraft perceived to be operating on the ILS approach. Burleigh Heads and Miami residents were also affected by weather diversions.
Tweed Head residents were concerned with curfew and night movements as well as network interference.
Chart 2: Comparison of Suburbs affected by the use of the Gold Coast ILS in Q1 to Q3 2019, and number of complainants affected.
There were 111 complainants during quarter two. This is a slight decrease from 114 complainants in quarter one. For the same period in 2018, there were 64 complainants.
The implementation of the Gold Coast Instrument Landing System (ILS) during quarter one 2019 has continued to be raised by complainants and continues to be the main reason for the increase in complainants. Seventy seven complainants were affected by this issue this quarter.
Unusual movements and general aviation including training were a concern to six complainants each, while curfew movements was a concern to four complainants. Military movements, Ground Running and concerns regarding noise monitors were also raised.
Chart 1: Runway directions, including ILS usage and number of complainants affected 2019
The concerns regarding Curfew operations were all permitted movements under the Curfew Act. These include movements by emergency services aircraft and small business jets. For more information about the permitted categories visit the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development website.
Weather diversions and traffic management requirements were the cause of concern regarding unusual movements.
Twenty-nine separate suburbs recorded complainants in quarter two. A single complainant was recorded in 12 suburbs while seven suburbs recorded five or more complainants.
Suburbs with the most complainants were Mermaid Waters (20), Miami (17), Mermaid Beach (11), Broadbeach Waters (9), Surfers Paradise (8), and Burleigh Heads recorded six complainants. All of these suburbs are located to the north of the airport.
All complainants from Mermaid Waters, Broadbeach Waters, Surfers Paradise, and Burleigh Heads were concerned with the ILS approach path, while 94 percent from Miami and 82 percent from Mermaid Beach also recorded concerns with the ILS approach path. Other issues raised in these suburbs include traffic management, unusual movements, and Runway 14 arrivals.
Other suburbs affected by the ILS approach path were Bundall, Benowa, Bilinga, Broadbeach, Broadwater, Burleigh Waters, Palm Beach and Southport.
Chart 2: Suburbs recording the most complainants regarding the Gold Coast ILS Q1 and Q2 2019
There were 114 complainants during quarter one. This is a significant increase from 31 complainants in quarter four 2018. For the same period in 2018, there were 51 complainants.
The implementation of the Gold Coast Instrument Landing System (ILS) during the quarter is the main reason for the increase in complainants. There were 93 complainants affected by this issue.
Standard flight path movements, including ILS operations were the main concern this quarter, affecting 93 percent of all complainants.
Curfew movements and unusual movements were a concern to two complainants each.
Chart 1: Runway directions, including ILS and number of complainants affected
The concerns raised over Curfew operations were regarding permitted movements under the Curfew Act. Weather diversions and traffic management requirements were the cause of concern regarding unusual movements.
The key concerns raised about use of the ILS related to whether the Noise Abatement Procedure requirements were being complied with. The Noise Abatement Procedures require the ILS to be used only when poor weather affects visibility, for operational requirements, or during emergencies.
Weather conditions that can affect visibility for pilots include low cloud and rain. Air traffic control will advise pilots to use the ILS when:
the cloud base is at or below approximately 800 feet (244 metres), and/or
the visibility from the control tower looking out along the ILS flight path is less than approximately 4 kilometres. Visibility from the control tower is assessed by reference to geographical features at known distances. The ILS will be nominated for use once the visibility of Tugun Hill from the tower is reduced due to weather. Tugun Hill is located 4 kilometres from the tower.
Operational requirements
If a pilot requests use of the ILS due to operational requirements, air traffic control must accede to this request. The pilot-in-command of the aircraft always has the final say about which type of approach that aircraft will perform.
When this occurs Airservices will subsequently follow-up with the airline to ensure that expectations regarding the use of the ILS are clearly understood.
Concerns about weather conditions
A number of residents have raised concerns that the ILS has been used when weather conditions appear clear or fine at their homes.
Due to the often highly localised nature of weather conditions, the conditions close to the airport may be quite different from those you observe from other locations and may change quickly. Weather assessments are continually being made by air traffic controllers located at the control tower using data from instruments located on the airfield in addition to visual observations.
Air traffic control's observations may differ from those of the Bureau of Meteorology because the Bureau's report:
is issued every half hour, while air traffic controllers located at the control tower make minute-by-minute weather assessments and issue new advice to pilots immediately when required
covers a five nautical mile (10 kilometre) radius of the aerodrome with only one instrument actually on the airfield, whereas air traffic control use data from multiple instruments located on the airfield in addition to their visual observations from the tower.
Another key factor is that air traffic control must make the decision about which approach to nominate for use around 30 minutes before it is required so that pilots can prepare their approach. This will often require a prediction of the weather conditions at the airport at the time of arrival. If the conditions change before arrival it will usually be too late to re-sequence the aircraft onto a different approach. For this reason some aircraft may use the ILS when conditions have cleared somewhat, and aircraft using other (non-ILS) approaches may have to conduct a missed approach if conditions have worsened and the pilot is unable to sight the runway by the decision altitude.
Twenty three separate suburbs recorded complainants in quarter one. Nine suburbs recorded a single complainant.
The suburbs recording the most complainants were all located under the ILS approach path and these can be seen in Chart 2. Burleigh Heads and Palm Beach also recorded a single resident each, concerned with Unusual movements. These movements were not using the ILS approach path.
Other suburbs affected by the ILS approach path were; Varsity Lakes, Bundall, Southport and Banksia Broadway, each recording one complainant. Burleigh Waters recorded three complainants.
Chart 2: Suburbs and number of Complainants affected by the Gold Coast ILS
The increase in the complainant numbers was due to an increase in concerns regarding helicopter movements; from nine in 2017 to 42 in 2018. Unusual movements also concerned more residents, 15 in 2018 and four in 2017.
The major issue raised in 2018 was Standard flight path movements, with 47 percent of complainants raising this issue. However this issue affected less complainants in 2018 (67) than 2017 (87). As can be seen in Chart 1 below, the issue of Helicopters was also significant in 2018, with 29 percent of complainants concerned with these operations.
Chart 1: Issues
In 2018 the major concerns raised in Standard flight path movements was the use of Runway 14 as can be seen in Chart 2 below. Runway 14 arrivals was raised by 48 percent of these complainants while Runway 14 departures was raised by 33 percent of these complainants. Multiple runway directions were nominated by 10 percent of these complainants.
Chart 2: Breakdown of the issue of Standard flight path movements
Helicopter movements
All but one of the complainants were concerned with short helicopter tourist flights occurring at the airport. All of these complainants initially contacted Airservices Australia between February and May 2018; and were from suburbs close to the airport boundary; Bilinga, Coolangatta and Tugun. These flights have now been altered to cause less disturbance to the neighbouring suburbs.
Weather diversions were the main concern in 2018, which affected nine complainants. Traffic management concerned five complainants, while one complainant notified Airservices of an aircraft operating contrary to published procedures. Notification of this flight had already been forwarded to the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) in line with Airservices legislative obligations.
Complainants from 34 suburbs raised issues in 2018. The suburb with the most complainants was Bilinga with 33, followed by Banora Point with 12 and Miami with 10 complainants. A total of nine suburbs had five or more complainants, while 16 suburbs recorded one complainant.
Bilinga complainants primarily raised issues on helicopter operations at the airport with 30 complainants raising the short-flights of the helicopters as a concern. The other complainants in this suburb were concerned with ground running of engines at the airport, odours from helicopters, and emergency services operations in the curfew period.
Banora Point residents raised concerns with Standard flight path movements, with nine complainants raising this issue. Runway 14 departures was raised by 78 percent of these complainants. Other concerns were curfew movements and weather diversions.
Miami complainants were concerned with Runway 14 arrivals (70 percent) and unusual movements including weather diversions.
The chart below shows the suburbs with five or more complainants in 2018, and compares the complainant numbers with the number of complainants in that suburb in 2017.
Chart 3: Comparison of suburbs recording most complainants in 2018, with those of 2017
There were 31 complainants in quarter four 2018. This is an increase from 20 complainants in quarter three.
The increase in complainants is related to an increase in concerns due to standard flight path movements. There were also small increases in concerns around curfew operations, general aviation traffic, helicopters, property issues and unusual movements compared to quarter three.
Runway 14 operations affected 67 percent of residents who raised the issue of Standard flight path movements, with the majority concerned with arrivals on to Runway 14. Runway 14 use was greatest in October with most complainants raising concerns occurring in that month.
Chart 1: Number of complainants raising each issue
Residents raising concerns over unusual movements were regarding aircraft being taken off normal flight paths due to other air traffic, including to facilitate an emergency services helicopter's flight.
Concerns over curfew movements were over permitted aircraft operations, while the issue of helicopters related to operations in Springbrook. General aviation concerns were regarding light aircraft operating along the coastline, and the property issue was a query on aircraft operations over a particular location.
Complainants from 18 separate suburbs raised issues in quarter four. Eleven suburbs recorded a single complainant.
Five complainants were recorded in Burleigh Heads and three complainants were recorded in each of the suburbs Banora Point, Fingal Head, and Miami.
Burleigh Heads residents and Miami residents were affected by Runway 14 arrivals, unusual operation for traffic management purposes and light aircraft conducting airwork.
Fingal Head and Banora Point residents were affected by Runway 14 departures with several residents concerned with late departures; as the airport operates on Queensland time and the curfew commences at midnight in New South Wales time.
There were 20 complainants in quarter three 2018. This is a significant decrease from 64 complainants in quarter two.
The decrease in complainants in quarter three is related to a decrease in concerns related to helicopter and standard flight path movements. No helicopter issues were raised this quarter compared to quarter two where 19 complainants raised this issue, and 20 fewer complainants raised the issue of standard flight path movements in quarter three compared to quarter two.
The short-term helicopter operations that disturbed residents around the airport in quarter one and quarter two have now ceased. Residents were not disturbed by other helicopter operations from the Gold Coast Airport in quarter three.
Runway 14 operations affected 53 percent of residents who raised the issue of Standard flight path movements, with a single jet aircraft conducting a permitted VOR (Omni) approach to Runway 14 being a concern to 38 percent of complainants, from six separate suburbs. This approach is often mistaken by residents for an ILS (instrument landing system) approach. The ILS approach is not yet implemented.
Residents raising concerns over weather diversions and unusual tracking by aircraft are shown under the issues of Unusual movements. The issue of Other pertains to an access issue with the Webtrak program.
Twelve separate suburbs recorded complainants in quarter three. A single complainant was recorded from seven suburbs. Five complainants were recorded in Miami and two complainants were recorded in each of the suburbs Broadbeach Waters, Surfers Paradise, Tweed Heads and Tweed Heads West.
Miami residents were affected by Runway 14 arrivals and weather diversions. Three complainants were concerned with unusual movements over the suburb on the same day. Aircraft that departed from Runway 32 were unable to turn to the east due to thunderstorms; the aircraft tracked to the north then turned to the west before tracking in a south-easterly direction to avoid the storms.
Complainants from Broadbeach Waters and Surfers Paradise were concerned with the passenger jet that used the VOR approach on the same day. One complainant from Surfers Paradise was also concerned with aircraft noise and a jet flight path close to the shoreline.
Tweed Heads complainants were concerned with the early left turn of a departing jet off Runway 14, and noise disturbance from aircraft departing off Runway 14, while Tweed Heads West complainants were disturbed by Runway 14 departures as well as by circuit training.
There were 64 complainants in quarter two 2018. This is an increase from 51 complainants in quarter one
The increase of complainants in quarter two is related to Standard flight path movements. A jet aircraft conducting a permitted VOR (Omni) approach to Runway 14 was a concern to 14 complainants, from eight separate suburbs. This approach is often mistaken by residents for an ILS (instrument landing system) approach. The ILS approach is not yet implemented.
Short term Helicopter operations continued to disturb residents close to the airport over quarter two. More information on these activities is available on our Investigations page.
Runway 14 operations were the main concern to residents under the issue of Standard flight path movements. These operations affected 86 percent of these complainants, with 54 percent concerned with Runway 14 arrivals; as described above a single aircraft was the cause of concern to the majority of these complainants.
Twenty five separate suburbs recorded complainants in quarter two. Thirteen suburbs recorded a single complainant.
Chart 2: Suburbs recording four or more complainants
The majority of Banora Point, Mermaid Beach, Mermaid Waters and Miami residents were affected by Runway 14 operations.
Helicopter operations affected the residents of Bilinga and Coolangatta.
Fingal Head residents were affected by standard flight path movements, weather diversions, circuit training and helicopter activity.
Tugun residents were affected by Runway 32 departures, Curfew operations and Helicopters.
There were 51 complainants in quarter one 2018. This is an increase from 39 complainants in the previous quarter and an increase from 45 complainants in quarter one 2017.
The increase of complainants in quarter one relates to an increase of complainants contacting about helicopter operations as discussed in the Issues section below.
The main issue raised in quarter one was Helicopters, with 47 percent of complainants concerned by these operations. The second highest issue was Standard flight path movements, raised by 25 percent of complainants. Chart 1 below shows the number of complainants raising each issue:
All the complainants who raised the issue of Helicopters were concerned about short round-trip flights. This issue was comprehensively investigated by Airservices but no solutions could be identified. The investigation report is available on the Investigations page.
Of the complainants raising the issue of Standard flight path movements, 85 percent were concerned by Runway 14 operations. The majority of these complainants were from south of the airport and were concerned by departing aircraft. Historically the use of Runway 14 increases in the first half of the year and the use of Runway 32 decreases due to seasonal weather patterns. The complaints reflect this.
Complainants reside in fifteen separate suburbs, with the most complainants living around the airport or to the south of the airport.
Bilinga, which is adjacent and to the east of the airport, had 22 complainants with 90 percent of these raising the issue of Helicopters. Other issues raised by Bilinga residents were odours and ground running, both of which are issues within the remit of the Airport.
Banora Point had seven complainants with 57 percent of these concerned with Runway 14 departure operations. Other issues raised were unusual movements, which were a result of weather diversions, and Runway 32 arrivals. Banora Point is overflown by aircraft departing Runway 14 and by aircraft approaching to land on Runway 32.
Coolangatta, which is immediately to the south-east of the airport, recorded four complainants; all were concerned about helicopter activity.
Of the remaining suburbs, two suburbs had three complainants each, another two suburbs had two complainants each and the remaining eight suburbs had one complainant each.
There were 133 individual complainants in 2017. This is a significant decrease from 338 in 2016.
In 2016 several flight path changes were made and the Golf Course Trial was conducted, resulting in increased complainant numbers. See 2016 overview. If the complainants concerned about these issues are not included, the 2016 and 2017 complainant numbers are fairly consistent.
The major issue raised in 2017 was Standard flight path movements, with 67 percent of complainants raising this issue as can be seen in Chart 1 below.
The issue of Curfew was raised by nine percent of complainants. The majority of these were regarding concerns around jet aircraft during the curfew. These aircraft were operating with a dispensation from the Department of Infrastructure, Regional Development and Cities. Concerns were also raised about light aircraft and helicopters operating within the curfew times: these aircraft are permitted to operate under the curfew .
The main concerns of complainants who raised the issue of Standard flight path movements in 2017 were Runway 14 departures, as shown in Chart 2 below.
Sixty-one percent of these complainants were concerned with movements to the south of the airport; and 46 percent were concerned with Runway 14 departures.
The changes made in August 2016 continued to concern 15 percent of complainants who raised the issue of Standard flight path movements. The number of complainants concerned about these changes declined over the year.
Chart 2: Breakdown of standard flight path issue
Complainants from 33 separate suburbs raised issues in 2017. The suburbs with the most complainants were Banora Point with 25 complainants, and Tweed Heads South with 12 complainants. Kingscliff, Palm Beach and Tweed Heads each had eight complainants, and Fingal Head had seven complainants.
A total of 11 suburbs had five or more complainants, and another 11 suburbs had a single complainant each.
Banora Point had the most complainants in both 2017 and 2016 as can be seen in Chart 3 below. Generally complainant numbers are down in most suburbs for 2017 compared to 2016. This is a reflection of issues raised over flight path changes in 2016.
The suburb of Banora Point is south of the airport and is overflown by departing aircraft from Runway 14, and arriving aircraft on to Runway 32. Some circuit training aircraft may also track overhead. In 2017 76 percent of complainants in Banora Point raised the issue of Standard flight path movements. Other issues raised included Curfew, Military, Training, and Unusual movements which included weather diversions. The issue of the Gold Coast Airport Instrument Landing System implementation was also raised.
The suburb of Tweed Heads South is also south of, but closer to the airport. The suburb is also overflown by departing aircraft off Runway 14, and arriving aircraft on to Runway 32. Circuit training aircraft will also track over the area. 58 percent of complainants raised the issue of Standard flight path movements. Other issues raised included Curfew, Military and Night movements.
The chart below shows the suburbs with five or more complainants in 2017, and compares the complainant numbers with the number of complainants in 2016.
Chart 3: Suburb and complainant comparison 2017 and 2016
There were 39 complainants for quarter four 2017. This is an increase from 25 complainants in quarter three 2017, but a decrease from 56 complainants in quarter four 2016.
There have been 133 individual complainants for 2017.
Sixty-three percent of complainants were affected by Standard flight path movements in quarter four as can be seen in Chart 1 below.
Military movements were a concern to 13 percent of complainants. These complainants were concerned with military jets conducting practise approaches to the airport. Military pilots are required to ensure they maintain the appropriate ratings on civilian navigation aids as well as military navigation aids. Therefore this occurrence does occur on occasions at the Gold Coast Airport and other civilian airports.
Unusual movements were raised by ten percent of complainants. All of these were raised due to aircraft tracking to avoid bad weather.
Chart 1: Issues and number of complainants raising them
The main concerns of complainants who raised the issue of Standard flight path movements in quarter four were Runway 14 departures and Runway 32 arrivals. This is shown in Chart 2 below.
Movements to the south of the airport were raised by the majority of complainants.
Chart 2: Runway directions used under the issue of Standard flight path movements
Complainants were recorded from 17 suburbs. Nine suburbs had one complainant and six suburbs had three or more complainants. Banora Point had the most complainants with nine, followed by Kingscliff with five complainants.
Standard flight path movements were raised by 66 percent of Banora Point complainants. They were concerned with both Runway 14 departures and Runway 32 arrivals. Both of these flight paths track overhead the suburb. Other issues raised by the Banora Point complainants were Military and Unusual movements.
Standard flight path movements was also raised by some complainants from Kingscliff. They were concerned with Runway 32 arrivals; the approach path for Runway 32 goes over the suburb.
There were 25 complainants during the third quarter of 2017. This is a decrease from 45 complainants in quarter two 2017, and a significant decrease from 101 complainants in quarter three 2016.
There have been 101 individual complainants for the year-to-date.
The NCIS continues to refine how issues are classified and applied. We have recently decided to classify all complaints regarding movements that are tracking on the relevant flight path and within the normal altitudes as Standard flight path movements. In our reporting to the community this will provide greater clarity about what can be expected in the normal course of operations at the airport. Unusual movements will only be used for commercial aircraft operating outside their usual flight paths at major airports. Examples of unusual movements will include, weather diversions, traffic management, radar departures, direct tracking and missed approaches.
The Night Movements category has been expanded beyond the previous 11pm – 6am hours to cover complainants who advise the NCIS that they have been disturbed by air traffic at any hour of the night.
As shown in Chart 1 above, the majority of complainants (sixty-four percent) were affected by Standard flight path movements in quarter three. The runway direction of main concern to complainants were Runway 14 departures and this is shown in Chart 2 below. Historically the use of Runway 14 begins to decline in quarter three and the use of Runway 32 increases. This is due to seasonal winds.
The complainants affected under the issue of military were disturbed by an aircraft conducting instrument training at the airport. Military pilots, like civilian pilots must remain current on flying procedures. At times they required to fly on civilian navigation systems which are not available at military airports.
Chart 2: Standard flight path movements
Ten suburbs were affected by aircraft movements during quarter three. The suburb recording the most complainants was Banora Point with six complainants. Kingscliff, Palm Beach and Tugun recorded three complainants and Bilinga, Tweed Heads and Tweed Heads South recorded two complainants each.
Runway 14 departures affected Banora Point and Tweed Heads, while Runway 32 arrivals affected the suburbs of Kingscliff, Tweed Heads and Banora Point. Departures from Runway 32 were the cause of concern for Tugun residents.
Bilinga residents were affected by permitted movements during the Curfew. Residents in Tweed Heads south were affected by the military operation and also multiple runway directions. The issue affecting the Palm Beach residents was not noise related.
There were 41 complainants during the second quarter of 2017, which is a reduction from 45 complainants in the first quarter of 2017.
There have been 82 individual complainants for the year-to-date. For the same period in 2016 there had been 223 individual complainants.
Sixty-seven percent of the issues raised by complainants in quarter two were about flight paths including concerns about increased frequency of use, perceptions something had changed, and the altitudes of aircraft. Fifteen percent of the issues raised were about helicopter activities.
The majority of complainants raising flight path issues were concerned with Runway 14 departures as shown in Chart 1. Historically Runway 14 usage increases over the winter months, however in 2017 there has been marked increase in the use of Runway 14, this is mainly due to the prevailing winds and weather conditions.
Chart 1: Runway directions complained of
Complainants concerned about helicopter activities were primarily disturbed by helicopters conducting airwork, which included power line surveys and photography.
Chart 2: Helicopter issues
The suburb with the most complainants in quarter two was Banora Point with five complainants. Banora Point is affected by departures off Runway 14 as well as arrivals for Runway 32.
There were four complainants each from Fingal Head, Tweed Heads, and Tweed Heads South. These suburbs are all to the south of the airport. The issue of main concern to these residents were Runway 14 departures.
Twenty-one separate suburbs recorded one or more complainants.
There were 45 complainants during the first quarter of 2017, a reduction from 57 complainants in the fourth quarter of 2016 and significantly fewer than the 175 complainants in quarter one last year.
The main issues raised in quarter one were related to flight paths including a perception that something had changed, increased frequency and a concern that aircraft were too low. These were raised by 34 complainants (note that some complainants may have raised more than one issue). The majority of these concerns related to departures from Runway 14 (13 complainants), followed by the flight path changes made in August 2016 (nine complainants).
Chart 1: Flight path issues
The suburb with the most complainants in the first quarter of 2017 was Banora Point with 12 complainants. This was followed by Palm Beach with five complainants.
Banora Point, to the south of the airport, is affected by both departures from Runway 14 and arrivals for Runway 32 and complainants from this suburb were concerned about both types of movements. Palm Beach is affected by noise from arrivals to Runway 14.
Twelve suburbs had one complainant, three suburbs had two complainants and two suburbs had three complainants each. Tweed Heads had four complainants.
In 2016 there were 338 individual complainants.
Issues 2016
The main issues for 2016 were about changes or perceptions of change to flight paths or a desire for a change (151 complainants), and the Golf Course Trial (103 complainants).
Sixty-four complainants raised concerns over the changes to flight paths that were introduced in August 2016, where approach paths were realigned in accordance with International Civil Aviation Organisation requirements (for more information see quarter three). Fifty-two of these complainants were from suburbs north of the airport.
Fifty-two complainants were concerned with Runway 14 departures.
More than 80 per cent of submissions about the Golf Course Trial were against the trial (84 complainants).
Chart 1: Issues, 2016
Suburbs 2016
Forty-nine suburbs had one or more complainant in 2016. Twenty-one suburbs had one complainant only. Five suburbs had two complainants. Four suburbs had three complainants and a further four had four complainants. There were 15 suburbs with five or more complainants.
Chart 2: Suburbs with five or more complainants, 2016
The suburbs with the most complainants was Banora Point (124). The majority of these complainants were making submissions against the Golf Course Trial. Kingscliff had 20 complainants and Tugun 17.
There were 57 complainants during the fourth quarter of 2016, which is a significant reduction from 101 complainants in the third quarter.
The main issues in quarter four were concerns about a change of flight path that occurred in the previous quarter, or issues to do with existing flight paths such as increased frequency, a perception that something had changed, or a view that a flight path should change.
Sixteen complainants were concerned about the changes made in August 2016 that adjusted the alignment of some of the approaches to the runways. More information about this change.
Thirteen complainants raised concerns about departures from Runway 14, citing a view that something had changed (there had been no changes to the flight path) or that the fight path should be moved.
Chart 1: Breakdown of issues, quarter four
"OCTA" stands for "outside controlled airspace"
There were 21 suburbs with one or more complainants. Sixteen of these suburbs had one or two complainants each. The five remaining suburbs were Kingscliff with eleven complainants, Banora Point with ten, Tugun with eight, Miami with five and Palm Beach with four complainants.
Kingscliff is affected by arrivals to Runway 32 and on occasion by departures from Runway 14. Banora Point and Tugun, which are situated at each end of the runway, are affected by noise and movements regardless of the runway direction used.
101 complainants raised issues during the third quarter of 2016. For the year-to-date there have been a total of 298 individual complainants.
93 complainants were concerned that the flight path was located over their area, or felt that the flight path hand changed, or was different from usual.
There have been a number of recent changes to flight paths associated with the Gold Coast Airport:
reinstatement of pre-trial southern departure flight path off Runway 14 to the south
change to the alignment of some approach paths both north and south of the airport on 18 August
Most of the issues raised were to do with the change to the alignment of the approach paths, however complainants from south of the airport also raised issues regarding the departure path off Runway 14 to the south. See quarter two for more information about this change.
Chart 1: Change of, different or location of flight path issues
YBCG is the code for Gold Coast Airport. 14 and 32 are runway directions.
In the above chart, "Gold Coast Changes Aug 16" refers to the realignment of approach paths that occurred on 18 August 2016. To the north of the airport, changes were made to the "RNAV" approach and the "VOR" approach. More information about the changes
Subsequent to the change Airservices worked with the airlines to reduce use of the VOR approach by commercial jets. As a result it will be used by the airlines only when operationally required. Between 7 September and the end of the quarter the VOR approach was used only twice by commercial aircraft. It may be used on occasion however this is expected to be infrequent.
In quarter three there were eight suburbs with five or more complainants. The suburbs were Banora Point with 20 complainants; Mermaid Beach with 11 complainants; Miami with 7 complainants; Broadbeach Waters and Palm Beach with 6 complainants each; and Kingscliff, Tugun, and Tweed Heads with 5 complainants each.
Complainants in Banora Point were mainly concerned with the southern departures trial and the outcome of this, which was the reinstatement of the previous departure path off Runway 14 to the south.
Mermaid Beach, Kingscliff, Broadbeach Waters, Miami, and Palm Beach complainants raised the issue of the changes to the realignment of approach flight paths, discussed above. Complainants in Broadbeach Waters and Mermaid Beach were newly overflown by the VOR approach, while those from northern suburbs closer to the airport were affected by the RNAV approach being moved closer to the coast.
70 complainants raised issues in quarter two of 2016. This is a significant decrease from quarter one (175) and is primarily due to the announcement that the southern departures trial flight path would not be made permanent.
For the year to date there have been 245 "unique" complainants, that is, NCIS has been contacted by 222 individuals.
Two issues were raised more frequently than others this quarter:
Change of, different, or location of flight path
Increased frequency
Change of, different or location of flight path
31 complainants were concerned that the flight path was located over their area, or felt that the flight path had changed, or was different from usual.
The southern departure flight path from Runway 14 reverted to the pre-trial flight path on 23 June 2016. Some complainants contacted us prior to this because they had heard the flight path had already changed and wanted to complain that they weren't noticing a difference. Others contacted us after the change to complain that it had made no difference. Most of the latter complainants were from Banora Point, a suburb affected by the pre-trial, trial and post-trial flight paths due to its proximity to the airport.
Chart 1: Breakdown of change of, different, or location of flight path issue
13 complainants raised the issue of an increase in frequency of aircraft over their location. The prevailing wind tends to be southerly, requiring use of Runway 14.This is reflected in these complainants' issues which were primarily concerned with either arriving or departing aircraft off Runway 14.
Chart 2: Breakdown of increased frequency issue
In quarter two there were three suburbs with five or more complainants; Banora Point with 15 complainants and Fingal Head and Kingscliff with six complainants each. All these suburbs are south of the airport.
Banora Point is overflown by departures going to southern destinations off Runway 14, as well as arrivals on to Runway 32. The majority of complainants raised issues about departing aircraft off Runway 14, including increased frequency and perceived low height of some aircraft.
Kingscliff is overflown primarily by arrivals on to Runway 32 from two arrival flight paths. Complainants raised issues to do with these flight paths, including perceptions that there had been a change or a view that the flight paths should be situated elsewhere.
Fingal Head is overflown by three to ten departing jet aircraft a day when Runway 14 is used. These aircraft are bound for eastern or northern destinations after departing Runway 14. There is also some lower level coastal traffic. Complainants raised issues regarding the departing aircraft as well as helicopter flights.
There were 175 complainants in the first quarter. Two issues were raised more frequently than others:
Runway 14 southern departures trial with 103 complainants raising this issue
Runway Selection with 22 complainants raising this issue
Runway 14 southern departures trial
The trial change to the departure flight path off Runway 14 to destinations to the south aimed to reduce aircraft noise to residents to the south of the airport by maximising jet aircraft tracking over the Banora Point Golf Course. More info about the trial – see Gold Coast southern departures reinstatement
Of 103 complainants raising the trial, 84 were against it. All the complainants were from south of the airport. From Banora Point there were 71 complainants against the trial and six supporting the trial. Banora Point is overflown by both the trial departure route and pre-existing departure route.
Airservices considered the trial did not achieve the intended noise reductions and it was cancelled however due to necessary regulatory approvals and procedure design the trial flight path remained in place until June 2016.
Chart 1: Breakdown of southern departure trial issue
Runway Selection
22 complainants raised the issue of runway selection, with equal numbers concerned about Runway 32 arrivals from the south and Runway 14 departures to the south. There were only two complainants from north of the airport, with the rest from south of the airport.
Chart 2: Breakdown of runway selection issue
There were five suburbs with five or more complainants: Banora Point (101 complainants), Kingscliff (9 complainants), Terranora (8 complainants), and Tweed Heads and Tweed Heads South (6 complainants each).
All these suburbs are to the south of the airport with Banora Point and Tweed Heads South being overflown by the southern departures trial route, and this issue was raised by the majority of complainants in these suburbs. Terranora complainants also raised the issue of the trial. The majority of complainants in all these suburbs were against the trial flight path.
Most complainants in Tweed Heads raised the issue of a commercial jet aircraft that turned early towards the east on departure from Runway 14. The airline was contacted by Airservices Australia regarding this issue.
Kingscliff is under an approach path for Runway 32 and most complainants in Kingscliff raised the issue of the altitude of the arriving aircraft, stating the aircraft seemed to be lower. Investigations found no difference in altitude. Complainants frequently feel that larger aircraft are lower, however this is usually a misperception stemming from the way our brains process information about size, and not because of an actual difference in altitude.
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Joe Says No
Friday, October 19th, 2007	at 12:54 pm
Joe Torre has shown what a truly classy guy he is by turning down a one-year contract extension offer to manage the New York Yankees:
NEW YORK — After all he had accomplished — four World Series titles, 12 straight years in the playoffs, almost certain entry into the Hall of Fame — and after all the indignities, this was one Joe Torre wasn't going to stand for.
He wasn't going to take a pay cut from the New York Yankees, no matter that he still would have been the highest-paid manager in baseball, and he certainly wasn't going to prove himself all over again.
Torre walked away Thursday, turning down a $5 million, one-year contract —
$2.5 million less than he made this season, when the Yankees failed to make it past the first round of the playoffs for the third straight year.
Yankees owner George Steinbrenner had publicly stated before the final game of their divisional series with the Cleveland Indians that if Torre didn't take the team to the World Series this year that they would have to seriously consider whether Torre should continue to be their manager. Obviously, four World Series titles and 12 straight playoff appearances (including overcoming a horrible 21-29 start this year to make it to the postseason) was not enough for the Yankees. Their offer was nothing less than a slap in Torre's face and Joe wasn't going to stand for it.
Joe Torre is by far one of the best managers in baseball and a shoe-in for the Hall of Fame. He doesn't need the aggravation associated with managing the Yankees. He'll no doubt end up managing somewhere else next year. Wherever it is, they'll be much better off for having Joe Torre as their manager.
As for the Yankees, their dominance in the American League is over. They will certainly go downhill from here. It may take a while but they'll eventually realize what a hugh mistake they have made.
A Goat No More
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A Baseball Bleg
Filed under: Sports • Tom
I only visit "Stones" every once in awhile, but I really enjoy the posts – most I agree with, including this one; but since I was born and raised near Cleveland, I just can't seem to manange much sympathy for the Yankees. With all the advantages (raw cash being the most prevalent)of playing in New York, it's shocking (but hardly disappointing) that they don't win every year! It's a credit to teams that have to function with financial realities (Colorado, Arizona, Cleveland) that they can compete with the Big Market Bullies! That said, Torre is a classy man, muddled in decidedly less classy environs. He deserved a better fate in the Big Apple.
Go Tribe!
5M per annum a slap in the face? Torre took less to manage the Dodgers.


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Huawei Ascend P7 è uno smartphone progettato e commercializzato da Huawei presentato il 7 maggio 2014 e rilasciato il 12 giugno dello stesso anno come cellulare della serie P. Ha ricevuto recensioni che hanno notato la struttura sottile in vetro, la buona qualità della fotocamera frontale e il processore lento.

Specifiche tecniche
Huawei Ascend P7 Ha un display IPS da 5 pollici con risoluzione 1080p. Posside una CPU Cortex-A9 da 1,8 GHz Quad-core HiSilicon Kirin 910T con GPU Mali-450. Ha 2 GB di memoria RAM e 16 GB di memoria ROM, espandibili con una scheda SD fino a 64 GB. È dotato di una fotocamera posteriore da 13 Mp con autofocus e flash LED che supporta la registrazione video a 1080p e una fotocamera frontale da 8 Mp. Supporta il Wi-Fi dual-band 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct e le funzioni DLNA e Hotspot. Ha il Bluetooth 4.0 con A2DP e modalità a risparmio energetico, GPS con A-GPS e GLONASS, Ha la radio FM . Utilizza una batteria Li-Po da 2500 mAh non rimovibile che supporta fino a 422 ore di tempo di standby 3G, 22 ore di conversazione in 2G e 14 ore di conversazione in 3G.

Recensioni
Huawei Ascend P7 ha ricevuto recensioni positive. Il sito web CNET ha elogiato il corpo sottile da 6,5 mm con struttura in vetro, fotocamera frontale ad alta risoluzione e display Full HD luminoso, ma ha criticato il suo processore lento. Il sito web TechRadar ha apprezzato il design del launcher privo di Drawer delle app, la qualità dell'immagine della fotocamera frontale e il peso ridotto, ma non ha gradito la durata della batteria e l'interfaccia utente.

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Q: What is image and video signal ? Signal is something that carries information. Usually, something is a pattern of variations of physical quantity that can be manipulated, stored, or transmitted by a physical processes.
I am wondering that how image can be a signal. Ok, it is stored, manipulated, transmitted digitally, but how it can carry variations?
Also how video can be kind of a signal?

A: A signal doesn't have to be a single quantity; the variation doesn't have to happen along a single axis, either.
An image is information (e.g. brightness) varying in two dimension (e.g. along a X- and a Y-axis).
Simple as that; counts both for digital and analog images.
That information that changes might be one-dimensional (e.g. only brightness for a black and white / grayscale image), or multidimensional (e.g. red, green, blue for a color picture).
Video is information varying in three dimensions: two dimensions like an image, and time as third dimension.

A: To build on Marcus's answer, when we have multidimensional data (e.g., stereo audio, video images), we often want to transform it into a one-dimensional signal so that we can transmit it over a single wire or as a radio signal.
There are many ways to do this. For example, with stereo audio, we translate one of the channels1 to a different range of frequencies and then add it to the other channel. This creates a single signal that can be transmitted and then decoded to produce the original two channels of audio. The general term for this is "frequency-division multiplexing".
For video, we take a different approach. We sample the pixel data in time, and then serialize all of that data (i.e., send pixels one at a time) into a high-bandwidth channel, combining the data with synchronization signals that allow us to keep track of where each data item belongs in the image. Again, this one-dimensional signal can be transmitted over a wire or over the air. The general term for this is "time-division multiplexing".

1 I'm ignoring the details of sum and difference processing for simplicity.

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Vinegar is Bob Maza's unofficial family business.
Maza followed in his father's and grandfather's footsteps as an operator at Fleischmann's Vinegar Co., beginning at age 17.
Forty-two years later, Bob Maza is still going strong as a Fleischmann's operator.
The production facility at 4801 S. Oakley St. in Chicago's Canaryville neighborhood was built in 1910 and has undergone massive expansion over the last 100 years.
Approximately 76,000 gallons of vinegar per day — or 28 million gallons per year — are produced at the Chicago facility, which accounts for about 60 percent of all vinegar in North America. Fleischmann's is the world's largest vinegar supplier.
Maza said production used to ebb-and-flow depending on the season, but not anymore.
After production, the vinegar is loaded into tankers and delivered across the country. Fleischmann's has its own line of vinegars, but the majority goes to other manufacturers as a key ingredient used in pickling, salad dressings, ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise and much more.
As an operator, Maza oversees tank transfers, monitors production and runs samples back and forth between the testing area, among many other things.
And even after 42 years on the job, Maza said there is never a dull moment.
The 13 Teamster workers at Fleischmann's are among the more than 1,800 members who earlier this year transferred to Local 727 from Teamsters Local 710, which has been in trusteeship since July 2014.
Teamsters Local 727 is an affiliate of Teamsters Joint Council 25, America's premier labor union for Chicago, Illinois and northwest Indiana.


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Q: console.log doesn't show React state correctly I am doing a project which needs to encapsulate the letter has been typed by the user

const { useState, useEffect } = React;

function App() {
  const [usedLetter,setUsedLetter] = useState([])

  useEffect(()=>{
    window.addEventListener('keydown', handleKeydown);
    return () => {
      window.removeEventListener('keydown',handleKeydown);
    }
  },[])

  function handleKeydown(event){
    const letter = event.key;
    setUsedLetter(usedLetter => [...usedLetter,letter])
    console.log(usedLetter);
  }

  return (

Used letter : {usedLetter}

  );
}

ReactDOM.render(<App />, document.body);

This block of code produced a strange behavior. When I monitor state from react developer tool, everything was normal. The result show on the browser was normal. But when it came to the console, specifically console.log(usedLetter); the value stored in usedLetter was nothing even after I had hit a number of character. I have tried to access usedLetter through useEffect and it worked but it was inconvenient because I had to break the flow and accessed it outside of event listener callback
Can anyone tell me why this happen and how can I work around to get the real usedLetter (the one show on the browser) inside the event listener callback ?
Thanks a million

A: useState only sets the new state which it does asynchronously in nature.
there is an npm package called react-usestateref
Check out this codesandbox:
https://codesandbox.io/s/sharp-bardeen-1gyo3?file=/src/App.js
I used the accepted answer from here to figure it out:
React hooks: accessing up-to-date state from within a callback


How do some of the most successful entrepreneurs in the world stay happy, focused and productive? What were the trade secrets of Henry Ford, Larry Page and Thomas Edison? How did Mark Zuckerberg or Bill Gates get to the top? Simple. They all shared something in common. They all followed a set of habits every day that over time led to success.
1. Start each day with the biggest challenge, and sort the small stuff later.
2. Know how to manage cash flow and control your spending.
3. Don't put too much pressure on yourself; just try your very best.
4. Outsource menial tasks that are taking up too much time, so you can concentrate on the real work.
5. Don't be shy about self-promotion; get your name out there.
6. Understand that success is a long journey and the road won't be easy; but the more you put in, the more you'll get out.
7. Really learn to get organised and productive; time is money.
8. Never underestimate the power of communication and building strong relationships with customers.
9. Make five goals each year to work towards; and focus on accomplishing them.
10. Keep up with the latest technology and industry updates; be ahead of your game.
11. Cherish your evenings and weekends; forget work and spend time with family and friends instead.
12. Always have a book of fiction on the go, totally unrelated to work. It will help you relax and switch off.
13. Don't drink alcohol during the week. Contrary to popular belief, it doesn't relax you or help you sleep… quite the opposite. Save it for the weekends, if you must.
14. Have a morning and evening routine. Humans thrive off routine.
15. Disconnect. Switch off the smartphone, hide away the tablet. Really escape from the digital world.
16. Get into cooking. It's a very zen-like practice that helps you relax and focus on something other than work.
17. Take moments to enjoy those hobbies you love.
18. Learn a new skill, totally unrelated to work – like a foreign language, or a musical instrument.
19. Surround yourself with great friends who make you happy. Don't underestimate the importance of positive company.
20. Enjoy spending some time alone. We all need those moments away from others, to recharge the batteries.
21. Make an effort to nurture relationships, both at work and at home.
22. Pick your battles and know when to back down.
23. Know how to handle criticism positively, learn something from it and move on.
24. Have a positive attitude at all times. Positivity attracts, negativity repels.
25. Be a great listener. People love to talk, so listen!
26. Never burn any bridges. You never know when you'll need an ally.
27. Be the person you want other people to be. Be charming. Be everyone's friend.
28. Be confident and comfortable in your own skin and you'll put everyone else at ease.
29. Become a master storyteller. Practice your elevator pitch, know how to sell yourself and successfully express your ideas.
30. Understand that first impressions really do count. Make an effort with your appearance and how you handle yourself. Good body language is a skill you must master.
31. Book regular holidays so you always have something to look forward to.
32. Get plenty of rest and sleep.
33. Don't build your life around your business, build your business around your life.
34. Don't sweat the small stuff. You've survived and thrived, so let little troubles wash over you.
35. Understand that it's the small things that lead to happiness, not huge mortgages or fast cars.
36. Spend time outdoors, even if it's just a 30-minute walk. A little fresh air and sunshine does wonders to the soul.
37. Take up difficult challenges and overcome them. Your confidence will soar when you achieve something you never thought possible.
38. Enjoy simple living. Material possessions only provide fleeting happiness.
39. Do something nice for other people on a regular basis. It doesn't have to be expensive. It's the thought that counts. And 'giving' is proven to make us happy.
40. Invest in yourself and strive to learn something new every day. You'll be surprised and delighted by how much you move forward.
41. Make regular exercise a priority. You don't have to join a gym. Exercise DVDs are awesome, as is running around your local park.
42. Look after your back by creating a healthy work environment. Invest in an ergonomic chair and ensure your desk setup is optimised for correct posture. Better still, get an adjustable standing desk so you can spend some of your day out of your chair.
43. Get up and take regular breaks away from your desk. Get outside if you can.
44. Learn how to breathe. If we're stressed, we tend to take short, sharp breaths and this isn't good for the body. Instead, breathe deeply for five seconds, hold it for 10 and then slowly exhale. Oxygen is life.
45. Eat well. Think about what you're putting in to your body.
46. Cut down on the caffeine. Too much can make you anxious or heighten stress.
47. Drink plenty of water throughout the day. Stay hydrated.
48. Keep work and home life separate. Don't allow work to creep in to your downtime.
49. Keep stress at bay by being organised and productive, leaving plenty of money in the bank and ensuring clients are happy at all times. This will help you sleep at night.
50. When the going gets tough, be kind to yourself. There's only so much you can achieve in one day, so relax and always remember to prioritise your health.


A NEW eight-week program run by Emerge Health and Wellness is taking a unique approach to helping people lose weight and gain control of their lives.
Run by Vicki Allan – a clinical hypnotherapist and neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) practitioner – the group weight loss and lifestyle program combines a dietician-designed eating plan with recipes, hypnotherapy, health and wellness coaching and small group personal training.
With her vast experience in this area, Ms Allan said she was able to offer something "very different" to help people achieve their health and wellness goals.
She said she had always been passionate about helping people live their happiest, most joyful life.
"I believe in walking the path of wellness with the client," she said.
"There are no fad diets in this program, as we know that these do not work in the long term.
"Getting to the real issue is important – if it were just about eating the right foods and exercising, we would not have the obesity and chronic disease epidemic that we now face.
The program will include a one-on-one session with a health professional, group sessions covering hypnotherapy, coaching and NLP, an MP3 player with recordings to take home, a Portion Perfection Healthy Eating Plan, small group personal training sessions, group nutritional information sessions, personal journal and discounts on private hypnotherapy.
Ms Allan has 40-years' experience as a nurse, 30-years' experience as a personal trainer and several years' experience as a health and wellness coach.
"Now working as a clinical hypnotherapist and NLP master practitioner, I am also available to assist people with recovery from phobias, trauma, depression and anxiety," Ms Allan said.
Emerge Health and Wellness is located at Level 1, Suite 9, 2 Bayfield Street, Bellerive.
For more information, contact Vicki Allan on phone 0419 155 578, email vickiallan26@gmail.com or visit the Emerge Health and Wellness Facebook page.
Caption: Clinical hypnotherapist and neuro-linguistic programming practitioner Vicki Allan.


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J Capri - Need Your Love - Tweety Bird Riddim
J Capri - Tuff Love (Raw) - New Yaak Riddim
J Capri - Only Me - Full Speed Riddim
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J CAPRI Biography.
J Capri, whose right name is Jordan Joel Phillips, the daughter of talented Jamaican DJ Mr. Murphy otherwise known as Kenneth Phillips and cosmetologist Oradell Carwin, was born on the 24 December 1991, Kingston, Jamaica. J Capri is a singer, songwriter and DJ who aspires to be the most versatile female artist out of Jamaica.
She is influenced by artistes such as her father, her cousin, Chad Phillips otherwise known as Dahj, Patra, Vybz Kartel, Lauryn Hill, Aaliyah, Beyonce and a caliber of artistes from different genres.
Ever since Jordan was 6 years old, she knew she wanted to be a musician. She attended St Richards Primary School where her talent was recognized one day at a singing competition. She was quite nervous and lost the competition, however, quite a few people believed she was the better singer and that she should have won. Ever since she sang that day, though she was disappointed she didn't win, she knew for a fact that music is what she was destined to do.
She moved on to attending Wolmers Trust High School for Girls; the school that changed her outlook on people and life itself.
She was no A+ student but Jordan was filled with potential. The experiences she went through at Wolmer's, both good and bad, made her realize that she was born with a wonderful talent that should not be hidden.
At 17 years of age she attended EXED Community College where she studied Performing Arts then moved on to attending Edna Manley School of The Visual and Performing Arts. She met people who inspired her creative outlook on fashion, music, art and dance. However, when she was in the last semester of her first year at Edna Manley, she was blessed with the opportunity of meeting Tarik Johnston, popularly known as Rvssian, CEO of Head Concussion Records. For years Jordan was hoping to work with either Rvssian if she ever decided to seriously become a dancehall artist, so when she met rvssian she was extatic and couldn't wait to start working with him.
Jordan was always a dancehall lover and wondered daily about what she would be like as a dancehall artist but she was always more into r&b. When Jordan met rvssian, he asked her to write her first dancehall song. Rvssian was very impressed with what she came up with and decided to produce a hit song with Chan Dizzy, who was creating a big buzz with his hit song 'Strange Face'. Jordan was very excited to work with Chan Dizzy because she admired his versatility.
Nicest Feeling was then released late November 2011. The song was very well received in Trinidad and Tobago and Florida. It also has over 400,000 views on Youtube. Capri started to generate a big buzz after she released hit song, Whine and Kotch with popular dancehall artist Charly Black produced by Rvssian. The song went number one on itunes in over 7 countries such as Netherlands, France, Trinidad and Tobago , Guadeloupe, Martinique and more.
J Capri was asked to tour in Paris France, Guadeloupe, Martinique and Trinidad and Tobago 4 months after she released Whine and Kotch with Charly Black. Rvssian decided to keep the hype going by releasing ''the sequel'' of Whine and Kotch. Rvssian didn't have to do much convincing to get one of the hottest dancehall artists, Konshens, to collaborate with his new artist J Capri.
When the song released,it started wreaking havoc on radio stations in Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica and Martinique. J Capri and Konshens shot the video 2 weeks after the song released and in less than a month the video was premiered on Trinidad tv and on YouTube. So far the video has over 98,000 views. Quite a few people believe that J Capri is the new Patra, the future of dancehall. There is no doubt that she just may be 'The Next Big Thing'
1J Capri - Need Your Love - Tweety Bird Riddim
2J Capri - Tuff Love (Raw) - New Yaak Riddim
3J Capri - Only Me - Full Speed Riddim
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CAF Board
Home - Chelsea Academy Foundation - CAF Board
The Chelsea Academy Foundation is an independent charitable organisation that supports the Academy. The Foundation's Board of Trustees comprises a team of dedicated, local volunteers with a passion for education and supporting their local community.
Susan Harris
(Chair of Chelsea Academy Foundation)
After graduating from Durham University with a degree in Politics and Social Policy, Sue spent 13 years in Procurement roles, working in the furniture, travel, telecoms, and FMCG sectors. The arrival of children in 2004 marked a change in direction, though negotiation skills are very much still required when dealing with her two boys, Jack and Luke. When Jack started school, Sue decided to get involved in education as well, spending eight years as a Governor of a local primary school. She became a Parent Governor at Chelsea Academy in the summer of 2016, where she is keen to strengthen the links with the parent body and encourage parental involvement in school life. As a fluent Italian speaker, Sue takes every opportunity to travel to the region of Abruzzo in central Italy, where she continues her quest to produce the perfect risotto.
Simone Brych-Nourry
Simone is General Counsel of a high tech company. In the past she has served on development committees of several educational charities.
Dr Niccolò Caderni
The recipient of the 1978 Award of the Italian Physical Society for his research on General Relativity, Dr Caderni has been a European Space Agency Senior Fellow at Cambridge, a Fellow at the Institute for Theoretical Physics of the University of California, and a Professor at the University of Pavia in Italy. Next, Niccolo developed an interest in the then nascent field of technology transfer, and heeded to a new calling as a technology strategist. He has worked at Bankers Trust International, was a Managing Director at Phillips, the third largest auction house in the world, and a Senior Advisor to the Bentinck Thyssen family. He also served on the Board of the Centre for European Policy Studies in Brussels. In 1997 Dr Caderni co-founded IPG AG, a technology incubator, with a portfolio of new media companies focusing on the delivery of digital content, and in 2000 was elected Chairman of the Board of Webiz Holding BV, the private equity fund of the Italian utility giant ENEL, Europe's second largest energy provider. From 2005 onwards, Dr Caderni has contributed to a number of initiatives leveraging on his interest and experience in technology, private equity, art collecting, and the fostering of innovation. He is Chairman of ETT Solutions Ltd, a company offering multimedia interpretations to museums and cultural venues, a Director of Unit9, a leading digital agency, as well an advisor to a number of financial institutions.
Astrid Nellemann
Astrid started her career working as an investment banker with Credit Suisse and Goldman Sachs. She then joined Goodman Group, a global real estate investment management firm, as Head of Corporate Transactions and member of the European Management Committee. Astrid was subsequently a co-founding Partner of Isabella Capital, a credit-focused hedge fund investing principally in European high yield. Astrid is currently Director of Corporate Transactions for LakeSprings, Bruxelles. Astrid holds an MBA from The Wharton School and an undergraduate degree from The London School of Economics. She is a Danish national, but has lived in Chelsea for many years together with her husband and three daughters.
David Rosa-Casado
Originally from Spain, David came to London in 1999 to complete the final six months of his Computer Science degree but 22 years later he is still here. He lives in Battersea with his wife Anna, originally from Cheshire, and their 11 year old son, who is enjoying his time as a student at Chelsea Academy. David holds a MSc in Computer Science from the University of Madrid and has spent his working life in IT holding a number of management roles mainly in the financial sector. He has worked for The London Stock Exchange, London Metal Exchange, Morgan Stanley and he is currently at Deutsche Bank where he manages a Global IT team. He is a keen road cyclist and is a member of the Rapha Cycling Club and GFTL racing team. David is very much looking forward to supporting the CAF board and being an active member of the Chelsea Academy family.
Serena Snell
Serena is a brand consultant with over 20 years agency and client side experience, and was Head of Brand at Cancer Research UK before starting her own consultancy. In the last seven years she has focused her energies on working with charities and science organisations. Serena brings a broad spectrum of brand, marketing and fundraising experience to the foundation's board. She lives with her family locally and is an active part of the community.
Filippo Lanza
Filippo is Chief Investment Officer at Numen Capital LLP, a London-based multi strategy manager focused on credit markets. Filippo has also been a Venture Investor in several start-ups in EduTech across the UK and USA, and FinTech in the UK. Previously he worked at Lehman Brothers and JPMorgan Chase in the credit derivatives department.
Mariella Ardron
Principal of Chelsea Academy
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Businesses asked to stick to hygiene laws to protect delivery and warehouse staff
Coronavirus: FTA, RHA and Unite issue joint statement on safety of logistics workers
Mark Moran
Business groups representing freight sector workers are calling for delivery drivers and warehouse operatives be provided with adequate hygiene facilities, including hot and cold running water, when delivering to, or collecting from, business premises.
In a joint statement, David Wells chief executive of the Freight Transport Association (FTA), Richard Burnett, CEO of the Road Haulage RHA and Adrian Jones, national officer of trade union Unite, have highlighted the legal obligations of businesses to employees and visitors, urging them to ensure that the facilities on offer to visiting workers comply with the legal requirements.
The statement said: "Government advice during this crisis is to wash hands thoroughly and often. Since 2017 delivery drivers have had the legal right to use toilets and washrooms in commercial premises yet we are still receiving reports that access to these facilities is denied.
"Logistics is delivering vital supplies across the economy, but drivers are being denied the ability to comply with the government's primary advice to avoid the spread of COVID-19. On behalf of such a key industry, we demand that those relying on logistics to keep their businesses operating comply with the legal requirements laid down by public health authorities.
"Drivers are the backbone of the UK's supply chain and must be protected at all costs. It is vital that all sectors of the economy recognise this and ensure hygiene facilities are available where and whenever they are needed. The health and wellbeing of the nation depends on it."
In 2017, the Health and Safety Executive re-examined the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992, in particular Regulations 20 and 21 which state that suitable and sufficient sanitary conveniences and washing facilities shall be provided at readily accessible places and that hot and cold water must be available to use.
HSE's guidance clearly states that drivers must have access to welfare facilities in the premises they visit as part of their work.
When deliveries and collections are made, HSE mandates that loading and unloading areas should have easy and safe access to toilet, washing and refreshment facilities.
Businesses making or receiving deliveries can gain more information about their legal obligations on the provision of hygiene facilities by contacting:
Public Health England: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england/
Public Health Wales: www.wales.nhs.uk/
Health Protection Scotland: www.hps.scot.nhs.uk/
Kerbside management schemes could improve the health and vitality of cities
Dynamic kerb management will deliver the goods
COP26: UK pledges HGVs will be zero-emission by 2040
Lorry parking to be improved in bid to boost HGV driver numbers
Last-mile delivery needs a sustainable rethink
Overseas hauliers may get cabotage rights in UK
How will deliveries evolve after the pandemic?
Online deliveries can help tackle emissions
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Suddenly Senator Warner is concerned about Health Care Costs
Up to now Mr. Warner was talking about all of the cost savings that will come from the health care legislation. With the anger against this bill growing, it appears to us as if the good senator is looking for cover:
Five Democratic senators urged the Senate majority leader, Harry Reid of Nevada, on Thursday to include a "fail-safe mechanism" in the final version of major health care legislation in order to guarantee the hundreds of billions of dollars in projected government savings that are intended to help pay for the bill.
In a letter to Mr. Reid, the five senators urge that the legislation include some sort of fast-track and fail-safe mechanism that they said would give Congress "the tools to keep cost under control should the current savings estimates fail to materialize."
The letter was signed by Senators Evan Bayh of Indiana, Michael Bennet of Colorado, Kay Hagan of North Carolina, Claire McCaskill of Missouri, and Mark Warner of Virginia.
One wonders what these "the tools to keep cost under control should the current savings estimates fail to materialize" might be. Can you say tax increase/rationing?
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Fern Emmett est une actrice américaine, née le  à Oakland (Californie), morte le  à Los Angeles (quartier d'Hollywood, Californie).

Biographie
Fern Emmett débute au cinéma dans six courts métrages muets sortis en 1927 et 1928. En tout, comme second rôle de caractère ou dans des petits rôles non crédités, elle contribue à deux-cent-quarante films américains, le dernier sorti en 1947, quelques mois après sa mort prématurée (en 1946, à 50 ans).

Au sein de sa filmographie figurent de nombreux westerns, dont quelques-uns avec John Wayne, notamment Texas Terror de Robert N. Bradbury (1935) et Le Retour du proscrit d'Henry Hathaway (1941).

Parmi ses autres films, citons également La Fille du bois maudit du même Henry Hathaway (1936, avec Sylvia Sidney, Fred MacMurray et Henry Fonda), Créature du diable de Sam Newfield (1942, avec George Zucco) et La Chanson du souvenir de Charles Vidor (1945, avec Paul Muni, Merle Oberon et Cornel Wilde).

Filmographie partielle
1927 : Girls d'Eugene Forde (court métrage) : l'épouse d'un client du café
1930 : Second Honeymoon de Phil Rosen : la servante
1931 : Neck and Neck de Richard Thorpe : la tante Susan
1932 : Love in High Gear de Frank R. Strayer : la servante de l'hôtel
1933 : Hello, Everybody! de William A. Seiter : Ettie
1934 : City Limits de William Nigh :  Benton
1934 : Cœurs meurtris  (A Girl of the Limberlost) de Christy Cabanne : Ann
1935 : Rainbow Valley de Robert N. Bradbury : une villageoise
1935 : The E-Flat Man de Charles Lamont (court métrage) : l'épouse du fermier
1935 : Texas Terror de Robert N. Bradbury : la tante Martha Hubbard
1936 : Don't Turn 'em Loose de Benjamin Stoloff
1936 : Sur la piste d'Oregon (The Oregon Trail) de Scott Pembroke : Minnie
1936 : Trois prétendants (Three on a Limb) de Charles Lamont (court métrage) : la mère de Molly
1936 : La Fille du bois maudit (The Trail of the Lonesome Pine) d'Henry Hathaway : Lena Tolliver
1936 : Sur les ailes de la danse (Swing Time) de George Stevens : la servante de Watson
1937 : Une nation en marche (Wells Fargo) de Frank Lloyd :  Jenkins
 1937 : Les Démons de la mer (Sea Devils) de Benjamin Stoloff : Miss McGonigle
1937 : Deux femmes (John Meade's Woman) de Richard Wallace
1938 : Overland Stage Raiders de George Sherman : « Ma » Hawkins
1938 : Casier judiciaire (You and Me) de Fritz Lang : la mère de la vilaine petite fille
1939 : Le Lien sacré (Made for Each Other) de John Cromwell : l'épouse du fermier
1939 : Et la parole fut (The Story of Alexander Graham Bell) d'Irving Cummings : la servante de Mac Gregor
1940 : La Jeunesse d'Edison (Young Tom Edison) de Norman Taurog :  McCarney
1940 : Keeping Company de S. Sylvan Simon
1940 : Michael Shayne, Private Detective d'Eugene Forde
1941 : L'Or du ciel (Pot o' Gold) de George Marshall : la mère d'un petit garçon
1941 : Le Retour du proscrit (The Shepherd of the Hills) d'Henry Hathaway :  Palestrom
1942 : La Femme de l'année (Woman of the Year) de George Stevens : l'épouse du juge de paix
1942 : L'Inspiratrice (The Great Man's Lady) de William A. Wellman : la secrétaire du rédacteur en chef
1942 : My Heart Belongs to Daddy de Robert Siodmak : la servante Josephine
1942 : Broadway de William A. Seiter : l'épouse de Will
1942 : Sacramento (In Old California) de William C. McGann :  Coggins
1942 : Les Folles Héritières (The Gay Sisters) d'Irving Rapper : l'épouse du fermier
1942 : Créature du diable (Dead Man Walk) de Sam Newfield : Kate
1943 : Les bourreaux meurent aussi (Hangmen Also Die!) de Fritz Lang : une paysanne
1944 : La Reine de Broadway (Cover Girl) de Charles Vidor : une journaliste-photographe
1944 : Coup de foudre (Together Again) de Charles Vidor : Lillian
1944 : San Diego I Love You de Reginald Le Borg
1945 : La Chanson du souvenir (A Song to Remember) de Charles Vidor :  Lambert
1946 : Nuit et Jour (Night and Day) de Michael Curtiz : une secrétaire

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Actrice américaine
Actrice américaine du muet
Naissance en mars 1896
Naissance à Oakland (Californie)
Décès en septembre 1946
Décès à 50 ans
Décès à Hollywood
Personnalité inhumée au Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)
Actrice de western