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Innovative 'Robocoaster' Debuts at Legoland California
The new Knights' Tournament continues the Carlsbad park's tradition of interactive attractions.
Written by Robert Niles
Published: May 19, 2005 at 5:05 PM
Words like "unique," "original" and "innovative" weigh little to publicists and ad writers. Slap a new shade of paint on a familiar carnival ride and they throw the words "fresh" and "exciting" around press releases with no more effort than reflex.
Such carelessness with the language leaves thoughtful writers with few effective superlatives when a park debuts an attraction that really *is* unlike anything ever ridden before. This challenge confronts Legoland California as it unveils Knights' Tournament, the first Kuka Robot "Robocoaster" attraction in the United States. (The official, public opening comes May 26, 2005.)
How does one describe this attraction? You can't accurately call it a roller coaster. There are no wheels to roll, and the machine never coasts. Here, you ride in one of a pair of seats attached to the end of a factory assembly-line robot arm, pitching and yawing through the air. No tracks. No cars. No wheels.
Kuka's pitched the name "robocoaster," but in its debut installation that unfamiliar title means nothing to casual fans and visitors. So let's try this instead: The future of theme parks.
Every decade or so, a theme park company introduces new technology that everyone in the industry rushes to copy: Steel-track coasters, Audio-Animatronics, upside-down coasters, flight simulators. Add robots arms to that list. With Knights' Tournament, Legoland has its first break-out hit, an attraction that will draw fans outside its target market of families with pre-teen children.
Photo courtesy Legoland California.
The genius of Knights' Tournament lies in its interactivity. Riders can select the intensity of their adventure, from a gently lifting level one to a popcorn-kernel-in-a-skillet-of-hot-oil level five. Riders from 40 to 48 inches tall are limited to level one, those under 55 inches to levels one or two. Neither invert; you'll need to selects level three or above to go heels over head.
But a four-year-old can now ride the same extreme coaster as his older teen sister. And with the flexibility of computer control, Legoland can introduce newly programmed ride sequences until Kingdom Come. Look for new sequences by this time next year, with the possibility of random sequences (within your selected intensity level, of course) in the years after that.
Level four offers an experience most like an extreme roller coaster, with broad swoops, inversions and flips during the one-minute ride. But Knights' Tournament is no mere simulator. When was the last time a mere roller coaster froze you upside down in mid-air? Or cartwheeled you in a 360-degree spin around your belly button?
A tip for the queasy: Extend your legs and watch your feet while you ride. With no track, you've no visual clue of what's coming next. Watching your feet provides a steady point of reference to help your eyes maintain your sense of equilibrium during the ride.
My favorite move, on level four, dropped me face-first toward the water below, only to then flip me heels over head backward above the robot arm mount into a complete inversion on the other side. (Guys, ignore the advice above and hold your legs in, sitting tight into the seat for this flip. I'm just sayin'. And in a really high voice....)
Level five sacrifices some sweeps and flips for more lateral spins and cartwheels. At its more intense levels, Knights' Tournament is the ride that Magic Mountain wished X would be. But thrill junkies will find any of the levels two through five satisfying, each for its distinct features. And the kindergarten crowd will delight in level one's simple thrill of a slow spin in the air on a "big kids'" ride.
Knights' Tournament continues a tradition of interactive attractions that has distinguished the Carlsbad, Calif. park in its six years' of business.
"Lego's values are all about that you are able to decide and influence your own experience," Legoland President John Jakobsen told Theme Park Insider. "You can determine what you want to do. You're not just being put into something and passively entertained. Here, you have to make an active decision."
Jakobsen explained that the flexibility of interactive attractions such as Knights Tournament and last year's Fun Town Fire Academy is essential for the park to serve its target pre-teens without making its attractions seem like toddler fare.
"The challenge is how can you have something that is appealing for eight, nine and 10-year-olds, without being laughed at by the 13 and 14-year olds? Because if that's the case, you've lost [the younger kids] all the way down the ranks."
Lego toys are built to inspire tales of fancy and adventure, not to provide them. That's the key difference between Lego's core product and the movies and TV shows offered by other parks' parent companies, including Disney, Universal and Viacom. That difference is reflected in Legoland's attractions, which rarely impose explicit storylines on its creative settings. Yet the care and detail provided in those settings enable imagination, raising Legoland's rides far above the unthemed fare of amusement parks like Six Flags.
But a creative mind can imagine the spectacle a ride like this could become within an immersive story, supported by on-ride music and visual effects. Legoland's attractions lack the upper eight-figure budgets that Disney and Universal adventures enjoy. Yet the uniqueness of the experiences Legoland offers puts this park on the same level as its big-budget competition.
Too few theme park fans have made their way an hour south of Anaheim to witness the creativity and innovation at Legoland California. The park draws a little more than one-tenth the number of annual visitors as Anaheim's Disneyland Park. As millions more flock to the Magic Kingdom this 50th anniversary year to celebrate Disneyland's past, here's hoping Knights' Tournament draws a few of them down the road to Carlsbad, to celebrate the park whose innovation is driving the industry's future.
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The riders in the foreground are on Level 2. Those in the background are on Level 5.
Readers' Opinions
From Arthur Cashin on May 20, 2005 at 9:52 AM
I got to ride the one they have in Denmark and it truly is a unique experience. Not to be missed.
From Edward Bass on May 20, 2005 at 4:11 PM
Wow! That looks cool. If only I didn't live 2000 miles away and last year was our big vacation to Southern California!
From Kevin Baxter on May 21, 2005 at 5:04 AM
Fairly cool, but four people at one time? What's the throughput, 100 people per hour??? If I were Disney or Universal, I don't think I would be jumping on the bandwagon for a line-creator like that.
So how exactly would this be used in a dark ride, since Universal's scrapped Van Helsing was supposed to be our first introduction to the technology? The towers seem far too thick and bulky to be easily moved around a track. And could a car for, say, sixteen people fit on there and still create those motions? I can definitely imagine a challenger to Spider-Man if these needs are met, but I don't see them being them met with the Legoland examples.
From Russell Meyer on May 21, 2005 at 6:56 AM
Kuka had shown a version of the Robocoaster where the arms were mounted on a track, but it was still only four to a car. The ride itself looks cool, but the viability of it being used as an e-ticket I think may be a ways off.
I could see Six Flags picking something like this up and using it as an upsell attraction. They could probably get $10-$15 per ride.
From Robert Niles on May 21, 2005 at 8:52 PM
There are six arms, each with two seats. With a one-minute ride, that would yield an hourly capacity of 360, assuming another 60 seconds to unload and load passengers between rides. Given that riders have to choose their levels, I think a two-minute unload/load time is more likely. Which would yield 240 guests per hour. Yes, that's "Dumbo" territory. But it's actually a relatively high capacity for Legoland.
From Jason Lester on May 21, 2005 at 10:20 PM
Legoland's older coaster Spellbinder had serious line problems.
I'm thinking if the car size was increased a dark ride could be possible. Empahasis on the could be.


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Oh wow, I somehow fell out of the habit of doing my Top Nine Movies, probably on account of, y'know, the pandemic. So we're bringing it back, but this time it's not just movies. It's nine things I really enjoyed this year. Some of which are movies, others, well, you'll see.
As ever, it's nine because I'm saving a spot for a dark horse that shows up later that knocks its way on. And this list isn't necessarily the best nine things or most important, it's just nine things I liked a lot and wanna tell you about. As ever, I reserve the right to disavow this list at any moment, starting tomorrow.
Top Gun: Maverick, movie directed by Joseph Kosinski
Pure pulp excellence, the movie captures everything that made the original so great while still making a story that feels new. Kosinski pulls out every trope in the book for this sort of story and it's all executed with utmost excellence.
Horizon Forbidden West, video game
The first game, Horizon Zero Dawn, is one of my favorite games from the PS4, so jumping into the sequel on the PS5 was an assured delight. That Forbidden West is a sequel that somehow manages to continue an excellent story without invalidating the first one while being a wildly fun game to play is an enormous success. It's so good and I can't wait to play the DLC coming out in a few months.
PEP, album by Lights.
Lights is an artist who is able to reinvent herself with near every album she puts out, each one feeling entirely different and yet totally in line with what's come before. PEP is no different, going for a more electro-pop vibe with every song on the record earning its place. To wit, "Okay Okay" is a great bop that makes you want to dance while "Voices Carry" is pure anthemic wonder.
Everything Everywhere All At Once, movie directed by Daniels
This movie is frickin' weird, but nestled in that weirdness is a heartfelt story about existentialism, love, and family. Michelle Yeoh is at the top of her game throughout, anchoring every emotional beat in this outrageous movie that still feels so intimate. Plus, I am here for odd science fiction and I am here for stories centered around an Asian cast. Mix the both? My only complaint is I didn't do it first.
Speaking Bones, novel by Ken Liu
The entire Dandelion Dynasty is excellent fantasy, drawing on East Asian traditions for its world-building while crafting a story about nation-building, invention, and the rise of modernity. It's tragic, epic, romantic, and sweeping all at once; Speaking Bones is the kind of book you can't put down but can't bear to finish lest it be over.
Relient K and Semler, Concert in New York
Relient K was my favorite band during my teenage years and they remain a band I love dearly. I had the opportunity to see them during a reunion concert in New York, which would have been a delight in itself. But they chose Semler to open for them, a beautiful decision that rebutted conventional evangelicalism in the best possible way. The best way to describe the concert was a bunch of former church kids getting a group therapy session followed by pure catharsis. And getting to see Grace Baldridge join Relient K on stage for "Sadie Hawkins Dance" living their dream was wonderful.
Andor, tv show
When I say Andor is my favorite Star War since The Last Jedi I don't say it to invalidate The Mandalorian, I say it because it simply is the best Star War since The Last Jedi. Able to be a decidedly serious and 'dark' show while still carrying that spark of hope that makes Star Wars Star Wars, Andor manages to pull off an incredible first season about revolutionaries and what might radicalize someone against a fascist leadership. There's never a bad time for a show to glorify fighting space Nazis.
Chongqing Yaomei, restaurant in Pasadena, CA.
Look, I love hot pot, and Chong Qing Yao Mei here in Pasadena does it really well. Any time I have any excuse to have a decent meal out, it's here. There's a joy in having a good meal, especially with friends — and hot pot does both very well. It doesn't hurt that the leftovers make for good fried rice.
Glass Onion, film directed by Rian Johnson
Is Rian Johnson one of my favorite directors? Maybe! But regardless of that, Glass Onion is an excellent follow-up to Knives Out, doing what the original did so well then throwing in enough of its own wrinkles that play with the whodunnit genre while still offering up a terrific mystery story. Plus it's just so well made that you can't deny its quality. That it's a lot of fun too certainly helps.
A damn good thriller that does what Predator did so well while offering up a new take on it. It'd be on of the list were it not for its competition.
The joy! The warmth! It might be my favorite Disney+ Marvel tv show depending on the weather!
We need more NASA-punk science fiction and Lightyear delivers.
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Mitski's latest album is (slightly) more upbeat than her other stuff, but the 80s-influenced "The Only Heartbreaker" might be my favorite song of the year.
I know there's some historical questionability around this movie, but screw that, this movie rules. Everyone's acting on the top of their game and it's great time. There are a few hiccups but overall it works.
I'm not a huge Trekkie got really into this show this year. It may seem like a sci-fi sitcom, but it regularly hands out excellent sci-fi stories that rival anything else.
Sheer bonkers Tollywood action. What more do you want from a movie that puts it all out there and commits to the hilt?
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3. What functions do the ACPs serve?
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The roles of doctors will be expanded through the introduction of Clinician Career Model – offering various career tracks in the roles of Clinician Practitioner, Clinician Educator, Clinician Researcher and Clinician Administrator. These career paths recognise that each individual doctor has different strengths and preferences.
Clinical excellence remains a firm foundation regardless of the career track you choose. However, what is important for doctors in an academic environment is the spirit of inquiry to drive care innovation through research and improve the future of Medicine through education. Ultimately, all our efforts are aimed at improving patient care and outcomes.
For Clinician Practitioners whose competencies are primarily in the area of clinical service, the individual plays an integral role in Academic Medicine by being actively supportive of academic activities of the hospital/institution. For example, referring patients for research projects and education collaborations.
7. How can I play a role even though I may not be a doctor?
Whether you're a nurse, allied health professional or administrator, you play an important role in Academic Medicine when you adopt the spirit of inquiry to improve care, teach and innovate, right where you are in your department and institution.
For example, it is ingrained in our nurses that they are not just 'do-ers', but critical thinkers who can influence their practice and advance medical knowledge. They know that innovation and research are intrinsic to their work and culture and this translates into quality care for patients. Our nurses have to be up-to-date with current research and know the best practices in the field. Only then can they transfer this knowledge to their patients and colleagues.
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Academic healthcare centres are involved in care innovation. More often than not, nurses are initiators of QI projects and are already making improvements in care and service delivery.
As care innovators at SingHealth, our nurses and allied health professionals work hand in hand with doctors to improve care and are critical to the success of our Academic Clinical Programs.
9. Must all staff teach and do research?
Academic Medicine reflects the relentless pursuit of care improvements through research and innovation, with a commitment to share new knowledge and teach the next generation to do likewise.
While all staff are encouraged to support care innovation, not everyone needs to be personally teaching or doing research. Academic Medicine takes a multi-disciplinary team effort, and together we bring the synergies of research and education to improve patient care and outcomes.
10. What are the criteria for faculty appointments by Duke-NUS?
To ensure academic rigour, a stringent joint-selection process has been put in place to review the clinical and academic achievements of all clinicians before faculty appointments are given.
The Academic Medicine Education Institute (AM·EI) is a joint institute by SingHealth and Duke-NUS that brings together educational expertise from SingHealth and Duke-NUS to form a community of excellent educators and leaders in education who are committed to excellence in teaching and learning.
To find out more about AM·EI's programs and the community of learners, click here.
The Academic Medicine Research Institute (AMRI) serves to enable research-oriented careers of SingHealth clinicians with the long-term goal to achieve excellence in innovative translational, clinical and health services research. In collaboration with the Institutional and ACP Vice Chairs (Research) & Heads of the Residency Training Programs, AMRI helps to identify, nurture and support budding and established Clinician Scientists (CS). AMRI provides educational tools and mentoring opportunities via the Khoo Scholars Programme and Research Development Seminars for clinician scientists and CS track residents.
For more details about AMRI, click here.
13. What is a SDDC?
Sprouting from the academic fervour are SingHealth Duke-NUS Disease Centres (SDDCs), taking multidisciplinary practice to a higher level and enabling subspecialties across ACPs to come together and offer patient-centered care. First formed in 2014, the SDDCs break away from the traditional hospital setting, graduating to disease-based care, where patients receive holistic care from a broader base of healthcare professionals without the need to travel to multiple institutions.
14. What is a Joint Research Institute?
The formation of national research institutes are research collaborations between the ACPs and Duke-NUS' Signature Research Programmes, to reinforce transformation in clinical services and improve treatments of diseases through collaborative research.


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BENGALURU: The city continues to witness lowest office vacancy, pan-India as compared to major cities in the country. The IT capital of India has 4% vacancy across office space in the city, said JLL India.
"From these figures, it is clear that IT hubs continue to see a good supply-demand equilibrium compared to other markets in the country. Developers in these IT hubs, especially Bengaluru and Pune, need to look into addressing the existing space crunch before the situation forces occupiers to consider some other cities. A few developers in Bengaluru have started advancing completion of their commercial projects in the city," said Ramesh Nair, CEO & Country Head, JLL India.
In a trend led by the IT capital of India, Pune and Hyderabad witnessed over 5% and 9% vacancy level respectively. According to JLL, other cities follow these three: Chennai has around 11% vacancy levels; Mumbai has around 18%; Kolkata has more than 27% and Delhi-NCR has almost 31%. At a pan-India level, the average vacancy in commercial real estate stands at 15%, as of Q4 '16.
"We are seeing consistent demand for office space from clients across sectors with 99% pre-leased," said Mike Holland, CEO, Embassy office parks. Embassy has operations across all major cities in the country.
In terms of office stock too, Bengaluru is a clear winner among these three IT-dominated markets. The stock (in million sq. ft.) here is far more than the stock of Pune and Hyderabad put together. In terms of IT stock too, Bengaluru leads the way although when it comes to quality options for occupiers, all three cities are still struggling in the same measure.
"The city saw over 8.6 mn sq. ft. commercial space occupied in 2016 and is expected to close 2017 absorption at 8 mn sq. ft. There is need for commercial developers operating in Bengaluru to scale-up supply of quality office assets," said Nair.
For a city that emerged at the top of 30 most dynamic cities globally in JLL's City Momentum Index 2017, this data also demonstrates how occupier demand continues to remain strong and how there is need for commercial developers operating in Bengaluru to scale-up supply of quality office assets.
While talent availability along with the scale of its thriving tech industry and innovative start-ups have helped the city, it risks losing its 'numero uno' position as Bengaluru - like most other emerging cities - faces big challenges in 'absorbing' rapid growth in terms of its urban sprawl, lack of planning oversight, environmental degradation and a lack of suitable infrastructure. These are far from unique to Bengaluru but will need to be addressed and managed if it is to transform its momentum into longer-term success.


In April 2018 the UK government announced that it would introduce an ivory ban with a small number of exemptions for certain items containing ivory.
The announcement was made on April 3 2018 by the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) as its response to a consultation on a UK ivory sales ban that closed in December 2017.
It will cover ivory items of all ages – not only those produced after a certain date. The maximum available penalty for breaching the ban will be an unlimited fine or up to five years in jail.
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On announcing the intended ban, Environment Secretary Michael Gove said: "The ban on ivory sales we will bring into law will reaffirm the UK's global leadership on this critical issue, demonstrating our belief that the abhorrent ivory trade should become a thing of the past."
The consultation had received more than 70,000 responses, with over 88% of responses in favour of the ban.
The proposed ban is not yet law and so for now current CITES regulations still apply to ivory items.
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Hayne, de Belin trial outcomes could deter sexual assault victims from pursuing charges, say experts
BOCSAR executive director Jackie Fitzgerald said the recent trials of prominent footballers had highlighted the standard of proof used in criminal proceedings, requiring an offence to be proven beyond reasonable doubt.
Ms Fitzgerald said the low conviction rate was an intractable issue and the outcomes in the trials of the footballers were likely to have an impact on how many victims pursued charges.
"Those particular cases are obviously harrowing for those people involved and it's reasonable to think that could translate into reduced reporting, even for a short period. I think that's likely," she said.
Nicholas Cowdery, QC, former NSW director of public prosecutions, said there was already a deterrent effect for victims who did not want to go through a traumatic trial where their version of events would be aggressively questioned.
"When people see that in cases that attract a lot of publicity … the alleged victim is put through a very testing experience and the end result is either indecision or an acquittal then I think it's a fair comment that would act as an additional deterrent to any victims in that situation from coming forward," Mr Cowdery said.
Mr Cowdery said it was easy for the defence to sow enough doubt in jurors' minds as they weigh up one person's word against another's, especially when the matter hinged on the question of consent.
He said some of the difficulty for victims in sexual assault trials was an inevitable result of important legal concepts – like the presumption of innocence and proving an offence beyond reasonable doubt – but the process could still be improved and delays reduced.
Some reforms have already been put in place that seek to make it easier for complainants, including allowing the use of a complainant's original evidence in a retrial and permitting evidence to be given by videolink rather than in the court room.
Among other suggested changes to consent laws, a recent NSW Law Reform Commission report recommended juries receive improved directions to address misconceptions about consensual and non-consensual sex.
The report was commissioned by the state government in 2018 following the acquittal of Luke Lazarus, who was accused of rape by Saxon Mullins. The highly publicised matter, which centred on the question of consent, involved a trial, a retrial and two appeals over five years.
Former NSW director of public prosecutions Nicholas Cowdery, QC, believes sexual assault reporting might be affected by recent court outcomes. Credit:Rob Homer
Ms Mullins criticised the findings of the report and said the law should change to stop an accused relying in court on a mistaken belief in consent based on reasonable grounds unless they took steps to find out if the other person was consenting to sex.
Helen Campbell, executive officer of Women's Legal Service NSW, said it would be understandable if seeing the price paid by sexual assault victims in criminal trials affected potential complainants.
"I have no personal experience of any particular client saying they would not report to police because of an outcome they saw in the news but it wouldn't surprise me," she said.
Ms Campbell pointed to the trial of de Belin and his friend Callan Sinclair which saw the 19-year-old complainant give evidence in the witness box over five days.
"Who would want to do that? And why is it allowed? … The criminal justice system needs to be reformed to be more supportive and protective of victim witnesses," she said.
The juries in the trial of de Belin and Sinclair and the separate Hayne trial were both unable to reach a verdict in late 2020.
Hayne was accused of sexually assaulting a 26-year-old woman in her Newcastle home. He pleaded not guilty and a jury of eight men and four women was discharged after they were unable to reach a verdict. Hayne will face a retrial next year.
De Belin and Sinclair both pleaded not guilty to allegations they raped the 19-year-old woman in Wollongong in December 2018 after a night out. The pair said the encounter was entirely consensual. The jury was unable to reach a unanimous or majority verdict on the five charges of aggravated sexual assault against each man. A retrial has been scheduled for April.
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NRL 2020: no-fault stand down policy, Jack de Belin, Andrew Abdo, arbitration hearing
The NRL's no-fault stand down policy will be put to the test this week when the governing body and Rugby League Players Association go before an arbitrator on Thursday.
However, NRL CEO Andrew Abdo is comfortable with the policy's place in the game and says "it's not going anywhere."
The Sydney Morning Heraldreports the RLPA is challenging the rule, arguing it was introduced in February, 2019, without adequate consultation making it a breach of the players' collective bargaining agreement.
The NRL will go into the hearing with a slight edge given the no-fault stand down policy was examined in court in May last year. Federal Court Justice Melissa Perry dismissed a claim that the rule constituted an "unlawful trade" for Dragons player Jack de Belin.
De Belin has already spent the 2019 and 2020 seasons on the sidelines due to sexual assault charges and will now miss the opening two months of the 2021 season at the very least after a jury was unable to reach a verdict in his trial last month. His new trial will commence in April.
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The stance of the no-fault stand down policy and how it is affecting de Belin has ultimately sparked some criticism.
Dragons sponsor Norm Black — owner of TripADeal — said the policy was "so flawed it's beyond words" and highlighted what it could suggest.
"It creates a feeling of guilt," Black said.
"It's a one-size-fits-all rule and I think that's wrong."
While de Belin's lawyer David Campbell SC said a player "could be held out for five years" under the rule and believes it should be used on a case-by-case basis.
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Regardless, NRL CEO Andrew Abdo is "very confident" the governing body will come out of Thursday's hearing on top.
"It's not going anywhere," Abdo said.
"Despite the fact that we're in arbitration with the RLPA, we're very, very confident that we will win the arbitration and it will be upheld, and we won't have to talk about it any more."
He told the Herald that ideally there wouldn't even be a need for the policy because players wouldn't get themselves into dangerous situations.
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"It's there for, hopefully, very rare occasions. We would love to not have this debate because the rule is never invoked"
"We won't prejudge innocence or guilt, but don't put yourself in a position when you're faced with those charges.
"Ideally, we're not talking about it, because players haven't put themselves in a position."
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NRL 2020 Transfers: Jack Bird, St George Illawarra Dragons, Jack de Belin retrial, Anthony Griffin
Jack Bird has opened up on the end to his nightmare time at the Brisbane Broncos, declaring "they didn't care about me".
Bird, who signed a bumper four-year deal worth almost $4 million in 2018, was restricted to just 17 NRL games at the Broncos before joining St. George Illawarra despite having a year left on his contract.
Injuries plagued his time at Red Hill with the 25-year-old enduring two season-ending ACL injuries.
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Speaking to media on Wednesday, Bird took a swipe at his former club saying he was made to feel like a "burden".
"At the end, I felt like a burden there. Like I was just there for the sake of it," he told the Daily Telegraph.
"I felt like they weren't putting their time and effort into me, my rehab. I felt like I was just another number … they were pushing me to the side, they didn't care about me.
"So in the end, I knew if I wanted to get back to my best I had to move. Go to someone who was willing to put their time and effort into me getting back to my best."
Bird said it became clear that he wasn't in new Broncos coach Kevin Walters plans for 2021.
"I knew they didn't want me there," he told the Sydney Morning Herald.
"Kevvie was saying he wanted me there, but I got a feeling he didn't."
With a fresh back in Sydney the new Dragons recruit is ready to make a name for himself.
He is happy to fill a role but if given the choice, Bird sees a gap in the current squad where he could be of assistance.
"We'll see what happens but it's a good opportunity for me to step into the No.13 jersey if that's what Hook wants me to do," he told the Sydney Morning Herald.
"I'd definitely feel comfortable in the No.13 jersey."
The club's first-choice lock Jack de Belin remains suspended under the NRL's no fault stand-down policy.
His retrial is set for April 12, with Bird expected to be one of a host of players in contention for de Belin's spot.
Even if he is able to return to the Dragons, Bird is so confident in his ability at lock that he says there are no guarantees de Belin walks right back into the starting line-up.
"If Jack comes back, he may not get it back," he added.
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New coach Anthony Griffin admitted the physical and mental toll had been weighing on Bird.
In spite of that, there is something in particular Griffin has noticed about the 25-year old at conditioning sessions.
"(Bird) is frustrated obviously over the last couple of years he's had with his body," Griffin said on Sky Sports' Big Sports Breakfast.
"He's got about a month left in his rehab but he's got a real spring in his step.
"We did a heavy conditioning session yesterday and he flogged it, he's just got a real hunger about him, Jack. Hopefully mid-January he'll join the main group and be ready to play in the trials."
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Given his history as a playmaker, Bird would be a strong option as a ball-playing lock.
Griffin appears to have other plans though.
"I think the thing with Jack at the moment is the simpler the better," he added.
"We might play him in the back row where he doesn't have that one-on-one dynamic movement both offensively and defensively early in his football so he just gets in there and gets dirty and gets some carries, make some tackles, gets some confidence in his knee.
"Whatever is best for the team and Jack after that, we'll sort it out."
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The Dragons are doing everything they can to ensure Bird feels wanted at the Red V though, with Griffin revealing to Fox League's Lara Pitt last week that his physical and mental health is the club's priority.
"We really need to care for him over the next six months. He will have some mental and physical challenges to get back to his best," Griffin said.
"And until he's comfortable playing again, I don't see a real need to say 'look we are going to play him here or there'- I just want to see him play."
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NRL 2020: Jack de Belin cancer diagnosis, testicular cancer, rape trial, St. George-Illawarra Dragons
NRL player Jack de Belin underwent surgery following a cancer diagnosis this year.
The Daily Telegraphreports that de Belin found a lump in his testicle earlier this year and recently underwent surgery for testicular cancer.
It is the second-most common form of cancer found among young men aged 18-39.
The report claims that de Belin underwent surgery in early September after seeking medical advice and that it was a success.
He is expected to make a full recovery.
His manager Steve Gillis though told the Daily Telegraph: "It's a private and personal matter.
"He's a very strong willed man and his focus remains on clearing his name before the courts."
De Belin has a new court date after the jury was unable to reach a verdict in his rape trial.
JDB won't be a distraction
The retrial is set for April 12 in Sydney after it initially looked like it would take place in August in Wollongong.
The NRL recently confirmed that de Belin would remain stood down under the code's no-fault stand down policy until a final verdict was reached.
"The no-fault stand down rule is not about forming a view on the guilt or innocence of an individual, it is about protecting the values and reputation of the game while a serious criminal process is underway," said NRL CEO Andrew Abdo.
"Mr de Belin will remain subject to the no-fault stand down rule until his criminal proceedings have been determined by the court."
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NRL star Jack de Belin has undergone surgery following a shock cancer diagnosis this year.
De Belin has kept his private medical condition secret this year after undergoing surgery for testicular cancer in September.
The 29-year-old is also facing a second sexual assault trial in Sydney next year.
The Dragons star and his co-accused Callan Sinclair, 23, are facing a District Court retrial after a jury was discharged this week after failing to reach a verdict.
After deliberating for just under two days, the jury of seven men and five woman were discharged on Monday afternoon, unable to return a verdict for either man.
The St George Illawarra forward and his friend were facing the possibility of a nine-month wait for a retrial because of the backlog of the cases in the Wollongong District Court.
The shock cancer diagnosis came at the time de Belin and his legal team were preparing for his upcoming trial.
The Daily Telegraph first reported de Belin's shock diagnosis came after he found a lump in his testicle earlier this year.
After consulting a specialist, de Belin had keyhole surgery.
The operation was reportedly a success and he is expected to make a full recovery.
De Belin has missed the past two years of his NRL playing career after being stood down under the game's "no fault" rule.
The NRL earlier this week ruled out making any changes to its hard line "no-fault" stand down policy.
A second trial is set to commence on April 12, 2021, at Sydney District Court.
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De Belin no distraction for Dragons in NRL
Stood-down NRL star Jack de Belin trained with St George Illawarra for the past two seasons but coach Anthony Griffin is adamant it won't be a distraction for the team in 2021.
A day after de Belin's retrial on rape accusations was scheduled for April in Sydney, after a jury in Wollongong failed to reach a verdict, Griffin said NRL training should be the furthest thing from the 29-year-old's mind.
Speaking for the first time as Dragons coach on Thursday, Griffin said former State of Origin forward de Belin would not be returning to training in the short term.
De Belin's presence at training has been labelled a distraction to the misfiring side in the past but Griffin said it wouldn't be a problem next season.
"He's got a legal battle on his hands," Griffin said.
"Personally I respect that, we've got no control over it so that will be his main focus at the moment, not training with the football team.
"Right at the moment that's something external to what's happening here.
"He's been in a legal battle, this is probably the furthest thing from his mind at the moment."
Having their best forward in peak physical condition at training but unable to play has been a cloud hanging over the Dragons for the past two seasons.
In both campaigns they have finished in the bottom four.
It's a situation that threatens to spoil the Dragons' 2021 season too with de Belin's retrial set to commence in April, meaning if he is found not guilty the first match he could play is in round nine.
It's understood the NRL has offered the club salary cap dispensation for de Belin's replacement while he is unavailable, after he agreed to a three-year deal with the Dragons.
That contract is yet to be registered by the NRL and until the legal process is completed he is only receiving a percentage of his pay.
Whether that has an impact on the salary cap and the Dragons' top 30 roster, Griffin is unconcerned.
"It's honestly not an issue for me," he said.
"I'll find out off Ryan Webb (Dragons chief executive) in due course into how that affects our salary cap, but I don't think it will affect it if the NRL has stood him down."
Regardless, Griffin is confident in the players he has available despite losing Tyson Frizell, Korbin Sims, James Graham and Jacob Host.
"(de Belin) hasn't been here for two years so we don't need to replace him," he said.
"Tyson Frizell, James Graham, Jacob Host have left.
"Poasa Faamausili has trained really well and Jack Bird has come onto the list.
"I've got a lot of confidence with the guys on our list.
"We've got a bit of capacity with our salary cap and we'll fill that when we have the right people."
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The Dragons have pledged to stand by Jack de Belin and have dismissed concerns the star lock's uncertain future will negatively impact the squad, salary cap or team's on-field performance.
De Belin's playing future is under a cloud after the jury in his sexual assault trial was unable to reach a verdict this week.
St George Illawarra CEO Ryan Webb says a clause in de Belin's recent contract extension means the player will only be paid a percentage of his salary if his case continues beyond the 2020 season.
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Up until now the Dragons have been paying de Belin's full salary but if he is unavailable for a third straight season the club is in a position to acquire a replacement for new coach Anthony Griffin's squad.
The picture will become clearer in the coming weeks but should the decision be made not to go to retrial and the charges not pursued further de Belin would be free to make his return.
"He hasn't played for two years, the advantage is he's trained very hard, and has done a lot of opposed sessions," Griffin told foxsports.com.au.
"Nothing replaces a game. He's injury free and he's as fit as he can be without playing.
But we'd take some time to feed him back into the squad."
If de Belin faces a retrial it will most certainly mean he misses the majority of the 2021 season after the NRL confirmed its No Fault Stand Down policy would still apply.
But Griffin in his first year at the helm of the Red V is in no rush to stack his squad with new faces, telling foxsports.com.au of his plans for Jack Bird and his $2 million halves.
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'NOT A REBUILD'
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St George Illawarra has lost significant experience in its forward pack and has so far failed to fill the void; James Graham departed mid-season, Tyson Frizell headed for Newcastle and the club never replaced de Belin.
The Dragons have picked up Jack Bird from the Broncos, youngster Poasa Fa'amausili from the Roosters and have been in conversation with several forwards over the past few months.
It might appear the club is losing in the race for big-name signatures, but Griffin says it's quite the opposite.
"We've still got some capacity but we aren't going to rush into just bringing anyone in just for the sake of it," Griffin said.
"We had an opportunity to pick up a couple of guys over the last month which we didn't, we didn't think they were a good fit for us.
"We've got terrific young forwards in Lawrie, Ford, Kerr, Tariq Sims, Trent Merrin had an interrupted season and never quite got right, we'll get him right, and Paul Vaughan."
Griffin's approach is risky but he's confident he can jag a signing or two before 2021 kicks off.
Again, he's in no rush.
"To really fill our list up I think we've got two maybe three spots forward-wise, and we've still got a nice capacity salary cap, so we're just going to wait and make sure we get the right people," he added.
"We turned one down last week, we just didn't think they were the right person for us. My opinion is, if you are patient the right thing shows up."
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'SERIOUS PLAYER, BUT WE NEED TO CARE FOR HIM'
The only major signing made on Griffin's watch has been injury-plagued star Jack Bird who has made the move home after 17 appearances for the Broncos over the last three seasons.
Bird won't be back to full training with the rest of the Dragons squad until late January as he continues to rehab his ACL.
When he does return it'll be via the interchange before Griffin determines his best starting position.
"He is a serious football player, and was one of the best players in the league before he was 22 but we've got to get him fit. There's a physical and mental aspect of that," Griffin added.
"Until he's fit, I don't want to put any expectation on him to play this position or that position".
THE $2m QUESTION MARK
The Dragon's highest paid players were also their most disappointing in 2020, courting intense scrutiny as Paul McGregor chopped and changed his side to try and make it work.
Halfback Ben Hunt never settled in the No.7 jersey, playing at hooker and off the bench. In fact, the Dragons didn't win a single game when Hunt started in his preferred position.
Then there was Hunt's misfiring halves partner Corey Norman, who was also dropped and found himself being shopped around.
Griffin is backing himself to get the best out of the pair.
"Hunt and Corey Norman are both a bit unfilled in their careers," he said.
"They've both been at the highest level for a long time, played Origin and finals, but I think they both have another level of performance in them and unfinished business.
"With Ben in particular, I don't see why he can't be one of the best halfbacks in the competition."
Norman meanwhile had his future at the club under question for much of the year, with the Dragons unable to offload him from the final year of his contract prior to Griffin's arrival.
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"I've not addressed his contract or anything like that, only his personal performance and the responsibility he's got to himself and his teammates," Griffin said.
"I feel really strongly about someone like Corey, in his position, I don't want him to finish without him getting everything out of himself.
"I've had that conversation with him and I think the type of person he is he will rise to the occasion".
Applying pressure to the $2 million halves are 2020 breakout player Adam Clune and young gun pivot Jayden Sullivan.
"I literally want to sit and watch, I want to see them train, I want to watch them and how they care about their teammates, how they care about the club, and make decisions based on what's best for the club," Griffin said.
"That's the best way to build teams – to build people that care about their organisation and ultimately sustain some long-term success.
"Obviously Ben Hunt and Corey Norman are experienced and have played at a high level already but that's for them to prove to the rest of their teammates and to me that they care most about the place, that they want to play those positions.
"And for the younger guys it's a great opportunity for them — I've got an open mind — to win themselves a spot."
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YOUNG DRAGON BREATHING FIRE
When it comes to the young blood coming through in 2021 we can expect to see more of 20-year old flyer Cody Ramsey.
Having burst onto the scene at the NRL 9s last year, Ramsey played three first grade games at the back end of the season and will be giving fullback Matt Dufty a run for his money for that number 1 position.
"Ramsey is an enormous talent. He could play fullback, centre, wing. I'm going to watch and leave that up to them. If he shoots the lights out on the wing or at fullback, then we've got a decision to make," Griffin said.
Ramsey looked comfortable in first grade when he scored two on debut against Canberra and with speed to burn he's been setting the pace in pre-season while adding some size to his 82-kilo frame.
"When I first met him I couldn't believe it, there was nothing to him, he had a body like a snake," Griffin said.
"Part of his education over the off season is to get his body to a better NRL standard.
"He's a really diligent kid, he's worked really hard, putting on about 5 or 6 kilos.. I think he's now 88 kilos. He hasn't just gone and eaten a heap of McDonalds.
"We sent him through some diet and strength advice, so he's gone and done that himself.
"He's got enormous speed, when you see him live, he just goes whoosh… it looks like everyone else is standing still.
"I haven't got any preconceived ideas (on where to play him). I think that's the best way for the players to get everything out of themselves."
With Euan Aitken moving onto the Warriors it opens up a spot in the centres and Griffin sees the Feagai brothers as bright prospects for the season ahead.
"The junior players that have come through, they're going to be a real cornerstone of the team going forward.
"My belief is, if you give young people an opportunity they very rarely let you down."
FIXING THE 'BIG ISSUE'
When the Dragons broke their premiership drought over a decade ago they were a team that stood for something.
They had machine-like defence; they were a side that were always hard to beat.
Gradually the Dragons seem to have lost their way.
Griffin says the focus first and foremost must be on defending their line.
"Defence has been a real issue for the team, conceding I think nearly 24 points per game for two years," he said.
"You can't win with that.. you are relying on teams to play badly against you.
"That's the thing as fans, as the coach and as players – you want to feel that everyone is competing really hard for one another and has got a great attitude and that comes out in your defence.
"We need to play for each other defensively, and if we are playing for each other defensively, and showing some resilience people will identify with that. And then with the football – we've gone right back to scratch.. we're going to build a system that suits the team."
"With the playmakers, McIness, Ramsey and Dufty at the back, I think we've got a lot of assets there.. if we get them working well together and we get the right system, it'll free up the rest of the team."
'I'VE HAD A LOT OF LETTERS'
What many might not know about the new Dragons head coach is that the man born and bred in Rockhampton developed a soft spot for the club some 44 years ago.
"Rod Reddy played in Rockhampton for the same club we all played for so to see someone like that from Rocky playing on the television and in grand finals, in 77' and '79 for St George, instantaneously everyone turned into mad Dragons supporters.
"We'd get our white shirts, and paint 'Red Vs' on them, I had five brothers and we'd stencil the Dragon onto them as well, my Mum would blow up because we'd ruin all these shirts," Griffin laughs.
"The Dragons were always close to my heart, even when I was in the Brisbane system, you sort of always had one eye on how the Dragons are going."
Now it's all eyes on Griffin and how he plans on returning this proud club to playing finals football.
Asking for patience on the recruitment front might fall on deaf ears as he knows all too well he's now in charge of a team with one of the most passionate supporter bases in the league.
"I've had a lot of letters," he said.
"They say, 'Oh – it's great to see you at the club, but now let's talk about the team.
"I've never met so many long-suffering St George Illawarra fans in my life, everyone I run into now, they all say 'I'm a long-suffering St George fan'… it's not 'I'm a Dragons fan'.
"My answer is – I am too, from 1978!
"St George Illawarra have the benefit of a really strong fan footprint. That doesn't bother me, that's the strength of the place.
"I've experienced the highs and the lows of big fan bases. I hope there's as many of them out there, I hope we are playing finals and there's 50,000 of them packed into ANZ Stadium, that's a really good thing about the club".
"There's a lot of improvement in the group, they're very talented, we can build a team capable of playing finals – no risk."
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NRL 2021: Jack de Belin, Callan Sinclair, rape trial, new court date, St George Illawarra Dragons
St George Illawarra lock Jack de Belin has a new court date after the jury was unable to reach a verdict in his rape trial.
The NSW Origin forward and Callan Sinclair are accused of sexually assaulting a woman at a Wollongong apartment in December 2018. Both deny the charges.
The jury deliberated for a total of 10 hours before informing the judge on Monday that "the divide (among the jury)… has remained consistent and is unlikely to change".
A date for a retrial has been set for April 12 in Sydney. Initially it appeared as though de Belin would have to wait until August for a retrial to take place in Wollongong.
Jack de Belin's re-trial to go ahead on April 12. Trial to be held in Sydney, not Wollongong.
— Steve Zemek (@stevezemek) December 1, 2020
De Belin remains stood down by the NRL's no-fault stand own policy.
The Dragons forward attempted to challenge the ruling in Federal Court, but lost his appeal against the NRL's rule.
The NRL confirmed on Monday that de Belin would remain stood down until a verdict was reached.
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Jack de Belin retrial set for April
St George Illawarra NRL star Jack de Belin and Shellharbour Sharks player Callan Sinclair are set to face a retrial in Sydney in April 2021.
The pair will defend five charges each of aggravated sexual assault before a NSW District Court judge and jury in the Downing Centre from April 12 after no available date was found in Wollongong before August.
Jack de Belin will face a retrial in April 2021. Credit:Kate Geraghty
The fresh date comes after a jury announced it was unable to deliver a unanimous or majority verdict against the pair on Monday after nine hours of deliberating following three weeks of evidence in the high-profile trial against the footballers.
If found not guilty, the April fixture could pave the way for Mr de Belin, 29, to re-enter the NRL mid-season and salvage his $600,000 playing career.
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NRL won't budge on de Belin stand down despite hung jury
The matter will be mentioned in court again on Wednesday after an ashen-faced de Belin left Wollongong District Court on Monday still not cleared of rape allegations.
De Belin and Sinclair have pleaded not guilty to all charges and argued they had consensual sex with a 19-year-old woman after a night partying in December 2018.
St George Illawarra footballer Jack de Belin, 29, has pleaded not guilty to aggravated sexual assault. Credit:Kate Geraghty
Despite mounting pressure on the NRL to re-evaluate its hardline policy which was "never designed" for such a lengthy criminal proceeding, the code remains firm in its stance de Belin won't be on the field for St George Illawarra's local derby against the Sharks in round one next year.
"The no-fault stand-down rule is not about forming a view on the guilt or innocence of an individual, it is about protecting the values and reputation of the game while a serious criminal process is underway," NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo said.
"Mr de Belin will remain subject to the no-fault stand-down rule until his criminal proceedings have been determined by the court."
De Belin's manager Steve Gillis said he wanted to talk to Australian Rugby League Commission chair Peter V'landys before Christmas about the policy, which has been implemented for numerous players including Dylan Walker, Tyrone May and Manase Fainu.
Walker and May have both returned to the field after their criminal proceedings had finished. Walker was found not guilty of domestic assault, while May pleaded guilty to recording four sex tapes without the consent of the women in them and narrowly avoided jail time. Fainu is facing three charges after allegedly stabbing a man at a church dance in Wattle Grove in 2019. The Sea Eagles player is pleading not guilty and will stand trial next year.
Asked about the policy, Gillis said: "We'll be having a conversation with them at some stage.
"I think we'd all agree the rule wasn't designed to have someone sit three years out of footy and that's the way it's looking today.
"[Australian Rugby League Commission chairman] Peter V'landys is a very approachable and sensible person and you'd like to think we'd be able to have a discussion and we can find some common ground. The rule was never designed for this."
The Dragons are expected to leave a decision on whether de Belin returns to training with Anthony Griffin's squad to the 29-year-old, in consultation with the football department. He has trained for the last two years with teammates on full pay without having played a single game.
The Dragons announced in September de Belin had an in-principle agreement with the club to extend his contract with the Red V, pending the criminal charges. That was despite a big-money offer from the Warriors and the Dragons have committed a significant amount of salary cap space to de Belin for 2021 and beyond.
The club inserted protection clauses into de Belin's contract regarding pay and will now have to wait several more months before determining whether the deal stands.
"We'll continue to support Jack through this period," Dragons chief executive Ryan Webb said.
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All you ever wanted to know about performing website due diligence and how to not doo due diligence when buying sites.
I'm at the Ungagged Conference and enjoyed sitting in on a presentation by Bryan O'Neil of Flippa.com.
Are you looking for a Website, or a Web Business?
When considering investing in a web business, consider the following.
Traffic source: Is it dependent on free search?
On-going development: Does it require additional investment?
Dependence on Third-party API's: Facebook, Twitter and others can change access to data at any time.
There are other considerations for website due diligence as well.
The Revenue per Visit (RPV) is the revenue generated by a site divided by the number of visitors. If this number is small, you may have trouble building traffic, because the cost of the traffic is higher than the revenue.
For a better analysis, consider measuring Profit per Visit.
If the site is not something you would use, you might have a business built on traffic arbitrage. Arbitrage is acquiring traffic, and then sending it advertisers or affiliates for more than you paid.
This is not a web business.
Does the Website have a Future?
Sites with a limited future are not a good long-term investment. When performing website due diligence, be careful of sites that are at the mercy of time or other businesses.
Websites that focus on a single event have a built in expiration date.
Sites that fix something in someone else's product can be eliminated by upgrades to that product.
Websites that depend on loopholes should be avoided, as loopholes can be closed.
Avoid trying to figure things out after you buy.
O'Neil offer seven myths about buying a business that you should avoid.
Dependence on organic traffic is dangerous.
Businesses with good financial verification can fail if they don't have a future.
Myth #3: Escrow can save you from a bad decision.
Escrow is where you give money to a third party during a period of inspection and verification.
Do your due diligence before you enter escrow. Don't make yourself a target for scammers.
Entering escrow also tie up your capital, limiting your options.
Myth #4: Website due diligence is just too expensive.
Due diligence is expensive, especially if done by a third party.
But, when you compare it to the purchase price, it can be quite affordable.
DDP = Cost of Due Diligence / Purchase Price of Website.
Myth #5: Screen shots are viable proof of financial performance.
Business owners can forge screen shots showing success. This is a sign of a scammer.
Make the seller jump through hoops.
Myth #6: Your broker can do due diligence.
Avoid any broker that claims they have done due diligence for you.
Brokers work for the SELLER.
Myth #7: You can rely on apps to do your website due diligence.
Nope. You need the human element in the process.
Here is my instagraph infographic of his presentation on due diligence mistakes when buying Websites.


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Im Mai 2010 verstarb Hult im Alter von 74 Jahren nach kurzer Krankheit. Seine Brüder Leif und Nils, der bei Malmö FF in den 1960er Jahren zum Auswahlspieler in der schwedischen Nationalmannschaft avancierte, waren ebenfalls als Fußballspieler aktiv und liefen jeweils in der Allsvenskan auf.

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"Desh Bhakti hi meri Shakti hai (Patriotism is my power)" is the slogan of the biographical drama on Prime Minister Narendra Modi whose trailer is trending on YouTube. The trailer hit the Youtube on Wednesday and was successful in garnering over 9 million views in just one day. The film directed by Omung Kumar will … Continue reading 'PM Narendra Modi' to be Released a Week Before Lok Sabha Election 2019, Is it a Master Stroke in Favour of BJP?


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We're on the Verge of a Transport Revolution; Life on Wheels Tells the Story.
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What is the future of transportation? Film-makers David Hodge and Hi-Jin Kang Hodge have been asking everyone from Steven Chu to William Clay Ford to 80 other experts for their new full-length documentary Life on Wheels.
Telling the story through the eyes of experts and real families and households, we paint pictures of potential futures based on new social movements and lifestyle trends, game-changing technologies, and new business models. We depict an entire industry and infrastructure on the edge of disruption; just as in the computer industry during the 80s, new technologies are coming online faster than people can figure out how to apply them. No one knows the rules yet and so people - businesses, citizens, and policymakers - are making it up as they go along. At the same time, as we track this "wild west" of mobility, we dismantle the viability and the glory myths of the current, outmoded systems, giving urgency to the transformation.
This is a subject dear to TreeHugger, as we regularly are looking for life after the gasoline powered car. Hodge talks to many who are doing the same, looking at the problems we have and figuring out how to fix it, like Thilo Koslowski:
Over a million people in the world die every year and three times that many are injured or maimed. Or two people die every minute of the day in an automobile. In the US alone, 40 thousand people die every year. It's like having a major train crash every other day.
We have covered this issue often:
Pedestrian deaths up 46 percent since 2009, mostly due to bad design of roads and vehicles
How to write a headline about drivers who kill
Maril Molina:
Small particles from vehicle emissions called "Soot" cause 25,000 premature mortalities every year.
This has always been an underplayed issue, but more and more people are coming to realize its importance. It will probably lead to the end of diesel and it should be noted that electric cars make soot from tire wear too. More:
Everybody in London is breathing toxic levels of PM2.5
Just ending pollution from car exhaust could add three weeks to your life
Even in polluted cities, it is still better to bike and walk
It's time to dump diesel
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The two opposing autonomous vehicle projections are that most households will retain at least one personal vehicle and that almost no-one will bother to own one because it will be so cheap and convenient to dial-a-robocab. While the on-demand scenario occurs to many thought-leaders as preferable, this is neither guaranteed to occur nor has it been determined how such fleets might be governed to achieve a high level of optimization concerning time, energy and fleet size.
This is one of the most controversial discussions around autonomous cars; In the end, I think it is more likely that cars become part of our living room than they be shared. More:
How will self-driving cars affect our cities? Two views
The car of the future will be in the living room of the house of the future
There are three revolutions in urban transportation coming down the road
Will self-driving cars change the way we live as much as the car did?
The car of the future will be part of your living room
The film-makers want this to be The Inconvenient Truth for transportation, and judging from the trailers and interviews, it might well be. The interviews are mostly in the can but they have an Indiegogo campaign going right now (with just a week left) to raise the money for editing and final finishing.
The film will be released in early 2019; I am looking forward to it, the few interviews they have put up on their site or excerpted in the trailer are great. It will have an impact.
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How Self-Driving Cars Could Change the Way Boomers Live
The Car Must Die. But Let's Get the Reasons and the Replacement Right.
10 of the Strangest Public Transit Systems
Memo to Bicycle Industry: Bikes ARE Climate Action
Let's Go Camping! A Tour of Trailers and RVs
Philly Puts the Brakes on Electric Scooter Rollout
Bird's Head of Sustainability on the Future of Micromobility
The TH Interview: Tom Gray of the American Wind Energy Association
How to Go Green: Commuting
Why Are So Many Pedestrians Getting Killed in Our Roads?
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"The Story of Plastic" Is a Moving Film That Reveals Where Plastic Comes From – And Where It Goes
Five, Just Five, Solutions to Roll Back Greenhouse Gas Emissions.
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Q: How to achieve nested XML transformation using template matching? How to achieve nested XML transformation?
i.e when multiple hierarchical tags has to be transformed
am using a template matching like this but if i try to transform the next immediate element tag the sub element is not getting transformed
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<ONE name="Sam" id="72622" clgName="LourdesB" cgclgName="LourdesBoys"
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A: It's difficult to answer because neither your input nor your output are valid XML documents. I am guessing you want to do something like this:
<xsl:stylesheet version="1.0"
xmlns:xsl="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Transform">
<xsl:output method="xml" version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" indent="yes"/>

<xsl:template match="*">
    <xsl:copy>
        <xsl:for-each select="*[not(*)]">
            <xsl:attribute name="{name()}">
                <xsl:value-of select="." />
            </xsl:attribute>
        </xsl:for-each>
        <xsl:apply-templates select="*[*]"/>
    </xsl:copy>
</xsl:template>

</xsl:stylesheet>

This converts elements that do not have children into attributes of their parent, then continues recursively on to the children that do.
Given a well-formed input such as:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<ONE>
   <name>sam</name>
   <id>72622</id>
   <clgName>lourdes</clgName>
   <cgclgName>Lourdesboys</cgclgName>
   <inputparameter/>
   <outputparameter/>
   <level>MIDLEVEL</level>
   <dataobjectview>
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         <inherits/>
         <isReverseEngineered>false</isReverseEngineered>
         <wsdlName/>
         <NameSpace/>
         <properties>
            <basic>
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               <YQuadrant>1</YQuadrant>
               <annotations/>
               <imports/>
            </basic>
         </properties>
      </dataobject>
   </dataobjectview>
</ONE>

the result would be:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<ONE name="sam" id="72622" clgName="lourdes" cgclgName="Lourdesboys" inputparameter="" outputparameter="" level="MIDLEVEL">
   <dataobjectview>
      <dataobject inherits="" isReverseEngineered="false" wsdlName="" NameSpace="">
         <properties>
            <basic XQuadrant="1" YQuadrant="1" annotations="" imports=""/>
         </properties>
      </dataobject>
   </dataobjectview>
</ONE>

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