In February I wrote about an article reporting that patients in a vegetative state may not be as unaware of their surroundings as doctors had previously thought (see News the Public Needs to Know). Now, I know that I've said I'll try to be better in reading my books and magazines, but I just recently read the December 2009 issue of Scientific American. In it, there's a short article about how some people can still learn while in a vegetative state.
To explore possible tests of consciousness in patients, Sigman and his colleagues turned to classical conditioning: they sounded a tone and then sent a light puff of air to the patient's eye. The air puff would cause a patient to blink or flinch the eye, but after repeated trials over half an hour, many patients would begin to anticipate the puff, blinking an eye after only hearing the tone.
If two stimuli are delivered at exactly the same time, even snails will equate the stimuli. But the team actually delayed the puff after the tone by 500 milliseconds. To associate two stimuli separated by that time gap, "you need conscious processing," says lead study author Tristan Bekinschtein of the Impaired Consciousness Research Group at the University of Cambridge. In fact, delaying the second stimulus by more than 200 milliseconds is enough to demonstrate some learning, he adds. By comparison, people under general anesthesia, considered to be entirely lacking awareness, showed no sign of such learning when given the tone and air-puff test.
…The detection of learning…also opens up questions about when patients should be classified as being in a persistent vegetative state, in which emergence isn't predicted to be likely.
Why is this an important advance in diagnosing a patient's condition? The article also states that: "A recent study found that about 40 percent of vegetative state diagnoses are incorrect" [emphasis mine].
In March, another news item on this topic showed up on the Scientific American website. It seems that certain patients in a "minimally conscious state" or a "vegetative state" due to brain injuries may be revived by injecting the patient with apomorphine, a drug used for patients with Parkinson's disease.
Fridman hypothesizes that apomorphine might work by acting in place of dopamine. Flooding the injured brain with the chemical might stimulate it enough to repair the connections, enabling the patients to reach full consciousness. He notes the drug wouldn't work in cases where the brain has been deprived of oxygen or blood, because the damage is more widespread. Terri Schiavo, a Florida woman whose care sparked a nationwide controversy that peaked in 2005, was in a vegetative state caused by that kind of injury.
…Fridman first tried apomorphine on a patient in 2004. The man had been in a minimally conscious state for 104 days. After he was given the drug the patient's mother called Fridman to tell him her son had awakened after only 24 hours.
Over the next few years, Fridman and a colleague, Ben Zion Krimchansky at the Loewenstein Hospital Rehabilitation Center in Israel tried the drug on a total of eight patients. Seven recovered consciousness. (One subsequently died of an unrelated problem.) One welcome effect, Fridman says, was that patients did not regress even after the treatment was discontinued. Five improved to where they could walk, and one can now drive by himself.
…But because these clinical observations were not double-blind studies—in which neither the physicians nor the patients know if subjects get a placebo or the drug—Fridman currently is starting a formal clinical study with a total of 76 patients. The apomorphine will be given between one and four months after a traumatic brain injury, and the dosages will be spread over several weeks, given over 12-hour periods. Some patients will get the drug and some will be controls.
Because maybe, just maybe, that patient in a "vegetative state" can hear every word you're speaking and is scared to death of what's going on and that no one will hear her silent cries.
Perhaps you have not read about Jawad Pasha and Muhammad Hussain Kakar of Pakistan.We are able to tell you very different story. This is true that some of these are known as conscious after scanning. But we are experiencing the wonderful recovery through simple methods without any medication. We are also successful to control their seizures/fits . Actually we could not find any role of a neurologist in case of Persistent Vegetative or Minimally Conscious State.
Thank you for the information. If you could provide any additional information, such as links to alternative treatments, that would be appreciated.
if you see this again, there is a hope giving news.
Muhammad Hussain is now talking by repeating words and his feeding tube is removed (Nasal) and he is now eating and drinking by mouth. He was a PVS for one year and next year he took for reaching this stage.


When Is The Best Time To Receive A Massage?
A client once asked a real estate agent, "When is the best time to buy a home?" His answer: Whenever you want to buy a home." In some ways, the same holds true with a massage. Is there a "best" or "perfect" time to receive a massage? It just depends on you! Of course, your body will let you know when it needs attention, and when this happens, it's always best to follow through.
Unfortunately, in this day and age, there are quite a few things to be stressed about. Many of us lead hurried lives with long 'to do' lists and often take care of others before ourselves. If you are feeling overwhelmed and in desperate need of a break, getting a massage can serve as a much needed mini-vacation. Indulging in an hour-long massage, where the focus is completely on you and your needs, can serve as a much needed respite from the day-to-day activities that often leave us feeling tired and over-burdened.
Have you ever opened your eyes in the morning only to feel like you have been through 12 rounds in a boxing ring? When muscle tension, headaches and stiffness results from exercise or minor accidents, it's time to make an appointment with a massage therapist. The repetitive kneading motion of massage therapy and the pressure applied to specific muscles and joints encourage a release of chemicals that are stored in these affected areas. Specific massage treatments targeted on these problem areas can work wonders to relieve pain, especially on those days where you feel like you have been hit by a truck.
When you are suffering from pain, it is important to check in with your doctor, especially if it is a new pain you have never experienced before, or in any way out of the ordinary for you. Once you are getting the proper medical treatment, and have received permission from your physician, consider seeing a massage therapist to assist you with relieving the pain naturally. Your therapist can work with you to find the best technique that will be both beneficial and healing.
For those who wonder if there is a 'best' time of day to schedule a massage, again, it all depends on your needs. For many clients, a therapeutic massage is necessary at the end of a long work week. For others, a massage leaves them feeling inspired and creative, so they prefer to make an appointment at the beginning of the day. Some like to arrange a treatment prior to a light yoga class while others prefer a massage prior to travelling. Regardless, the best time for a massage is when you desire it most, and preferably before your body starts sending out distress signals!


There already are numerous plans and programmes in Vienna that cover and address large individual areas, together with strategies at an international and national level; the next generation of these will in turn be influenced by the Smart City Wien strategy. The Smart City Wien strategy is intended to create a supportive and structured framework. The strategy of a smart city fits into the existing landscape of documents, campaigns and stakeholders. The role of Smart City Wien is to take up the most important national and European dynamics and translate them into action for the city. In contrast to the very detailed instructions contained in the planning documents of the city, here the broad lines are to be drawn up first, and they will become binding. Smart City Wien is an initiative that addresses a cross-section of the entire city and affects virtually all areas of responsibility.
In this way, the future success of the city will be guaranteed in all respects. A fundamental aspect of Smart City Wien is the integration and networking of these areas. This not only embraces new mechanisms for taking action and coordinating policy and administration, but also provides enhanced options for indicidual citizens to exercise influence themselves.
Smart technologies, systems and concepts are the answer to the challenges of the future: they will make use of intelligent and systematic approaches to achieve an energy-efficient and sustainable economy in the city. Smart City – the intelligent, forward-thinking city – is therefore the answer and, at the same time, the point of departure for new energy, mobility and business systems intended to safeguard the quality of life for Vienna's citizens in the long term.
In order to achieve these goals and ensure a successful transformation, involvement of the internal city bodies and forces, as well as overarching cooperation with the associated businesses in the city is a basic prerequisite. A clear identity and positioning within and outside the city is essential not only for the population but also for the city authorities. This includes a specific focus on research and technology policy in the city, as well as the active involvement of its residents, local industry, research and Viennese businesses in the Smart City Wien process.
The overall objective of the Smart City Wien Framework Strategy is "the best quality of life for all inhabitants of Vienna, while minimizing the consumption of resources. This will be realized through comprehensive innovation." Each of the central areas of the framework strategy and the therein specified topics (such as energy, mobility, buildings and infrastructure in the central area "resources") are underpinned through precisely defined objectives. A total of 38 specific objectives were defined in the Smart City Vienna Framework Strategy. The timeframe of the objectives is until 2050, but many objectives incorporate realisation steps until 2025 or 2030.
In the scope of a monitoring process, which was initiated by the City of Vienna and which is supported by the Smart City Wien Agency, the achievement and the revision of the defined objectives is, in cooperation with all partners, ensured.


Defra publish an interactive monitoring map showing current levels of pollution at monitoring sites, three of which are in Birmingham.
Defra also provide a five day air pollution forecast with related health advice.
In Birmingham, we have more monitoring stations than those used by Defra; data from these forms our annual status report. Ongoing air quality information can be requested from our pollution team.
The monitoring stations only measure the pollution at this fixed points. Using what we know about sources of pollutions, such as roads, airports and industrial sites, we are able to create a computer model (called Airviro) which predicts levels of pollutants across the city.


• Board of directors declared a special cash dividend of $0.10 per common share, payable on April 2, 2018, to common shareholders of record on March 15, 2018.
Toronto, March 2, 2018 - GMP Capital Inc. (GMP) (TSX: GMP) today reported revenue of $59.3 million in fourth quarter 2017 representing a 9% decrease relative to the same period a year ago. GMP recorded net income of $6.4 million and EPS of $0.07 in fourth quarter 2017 compared with net income of $3.2 million and diluted EPS of $0.03 in fourth quarter 2016. Adjusted EPS1 was $0.11 in fourth quarter 2017 compared with $0.07 in the prior year quarter.
"The progress we made toward diversifying our business over the past year is best evidenced by a strong fourth quarter 2017. Impressive growth in our underwriting franchise was driven by robust client activity in the burgeoning blockchain and cannabis sectors," said Harris Fricker, President and Chief Executive Officer, GMP. "Additionally, the declaration of a special dividend by our Board is indicative of the improvement in GMP's operational performance in 2017 and our outlook for the first half of 2018. We also remain encouraged by the ongoing financial strength of our industry-leading Wealth Management business."
Full year revenue was $186.8 million in 2017, down 5% compared with 2016. GMP recorded a net loss of $47.1 million and a diluted loss per share of $0.74 in 2017, primarily due to the $52.0 million non-cash goodwill impairment charge recorded in second quarter 2017. This compared with a net loss of $11.6 million and a diluted loss per share of $0.24 in 2016. On an adjusted basis1 net income was $18.8 million in 2017, generating EPS of $0.18 compared with net income1 of $5.5 million and EPS of $0.01 in 2016.
Commenting further, Mr. Fricker said, "While not without challenges, our improved adjusted net income performance in 2017 demonstrates the powerful operating leverage of an operationally leaner, more focused and better diversified franchise. As promised, we made considerable strides toward diversifying our business, with our non-commodities businesses accounting for half of total investment banking revenue in 2017. GMP established itself as a leader in the emerging blockchain and cannabis growth sectors, as investor interest in these sectors surged in 2017. The real opportunity for our firm is continuing to do what we do best, namely helping small- to mid-cap companies efficiently access the requisite capital needed to grow their business."
For further information about GMP Capital Inc., our results for fourth quarter and year-end 2017 and the meaning of certain references, this earnings release should be read in conjunction with our annual financial statements as at and for the year ended December 31, 2017 (2017 Annual Financial Statements), our management's discussion and analysis for the year ended December 31, 2017 (2017 Annual MD&A) and our annual information form, which can be accessed on our website at gmpcapital.com and on SEDAR at sedar.com. Unless otherwise indicated, all dollar amounts are expressed in Canadian dollars and have been taken from our 2017 Annual Financial Statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Revenue of $59.3 million decreased from $65.2 million.
• Net income of $6.4 million increased from $3.2 million.
• On an adjusted basis1, net income of $9.7 million increased from $6.9 million.
• Diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.07 compared with $0.03.
• Adjusted EPS of $0.11 increased from $0.07.
• Annualized return on equity(ROE)1 of 12.2% increased from 4.0%.
• Adjusted ROE1 of 14.8% compared with 10.2%.
• Revenue of $186.8 million decreased from $196.1 million.
• Net loss of $47.1 million compared with a net loss of $11.6 million.
• On an adjusted basis1, net income of $18.8 million increased from $5.5 million.
• Diluted loss per share of $0.74 compared with a diluted loss per share of $0.24.
• Adjusted EPS of $0.18 increased from $0.01.
• ROE of negative 26.2% decreased from negative 7.4%.
• Adjusted ROE of 6.4% increased from 0.4%.
Revenue of $55.1 million decreased 12% compared with fourth quarter 2016 largely due to lower investment banking fees and lower commissions.
• Investment banking revenue of $32.6 million decreased 14% primarily driven by lower advisory revenue, which declined 54% compared with fourth quarter 2016. Fourth quarter 2016 included two notable advisory mandates in the energy and mining sectors. Underwriting revenue in fourth quarter 2017 increased 30% compared with fourth quarter 2016 led by robust client activity in the blockchain and cryptocurrencies and cannabis sectors.
• Commission revenue of $9.5 million decreased 33% reflecting muted client trading activity.
• Principal transactions generated net gains of $10.4 million in fourth quarter 2017 compared with net gains of $6.0 million in fourth quarter 2016. This increase was led largely by higher returns on principal inventories and lower losses in connection with client trade facilitation. Partly offsetting this increase was lower client fixed income trading activity in our U.S. operations.
Expenses of $41.6 million decreased 16% compared with fourth quarter 2016 largely due to employee compensation and benefits expenses and lower trade related costs on weaker trading activity.
• Income before income taxes of $13.6 million increased from $12.6 million.
• Wealth Management reported income before income taxes of $2.1 million compared with a loss before income taxes of $0.9 million. The improved performance was largely due to our share of Richardson GMP's net income and dividends received on our preferred share investments in Richardson GMP in connection with Richardson GMP's fourth quarter 2017 redemption of its Class A preference shares and a substantial portion of its Class B preference shares.
The following information sets forth an overview of the consolidated financial results of Richardson GMP, on a 100% basis; noting, however, that GMP owns an approximate 32% non-controlling interest of Richardson GMP as at December 31, 2017.
• Revenue increased 3% to $75.4 million primarily driven by higher management fees and client trading commissions.
• Adjusted EBITDA2 increased 51% to $12.6 million.
• AUA of $30.5 billion increased 4%, administered by 182 advisor teams, average AUA per team of nearly $168 million.
During fourth quarter 2017, Richardson GMP entered into a four-year $80 million credit facility agreement with a syndicate of chartered banks allowing the firm to access more cost effective and tax efficient external funding. Richardson GMP used the initial proceeds from this facility to refinance its existing long-term indebtedness. The remainder of the proceeds were used by Richardson GMP to redeem all of its Class A preference shares and a substantial portion of its Class B preference shares, at par, including all declared and unpaid dividends. Pursuant to these redemption, GMP received approximately $25.1 million in cash in connection with its preferred shares investments in Richardson GMP, representing the partial return of capital invested in Richardson GMP. Additionally, Richardson GMP repaid fully its $5.0 million subordinated loan facility made available by GMP.
GMP reported a net loss of $47.1 million in 2017 compared with a net loss of $11.6 million in 2016. The decrease primarily reflects a $52.0 million non-cash goodwill impairment charge recorded in second quarter 2017 in our Capital Markets segment and lower revenue generation amid muted client activity. Partly offsetting the decline were $14.4 million in dividends received during 2017 on our preferred share investments in Richardson GMP and stronger performance in our Wealth Management segment. On an adjusted basis, 2017 net income was $18.8 million compared with a net income of $5.5 million in 2016.
Total revenues decreased 5% in 2017 compared with 2016 primarily due to lower investment banking fees, which declined 14% on lower mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity, and lower principal transactions net gains. Investment banking fees related to advisory mandates decreased 30% compared with the prior year. M&A revenue in 2016 included several large mandates in the mining and energy sectors. Underwriting revenue decreased 3% compared with 2016 as lower client activity in our commodities business was largely offset by a notable 39% increase in fees in our non-commodities franchises, led largely by strong activity in our blockchain and cryptocurrencies and cannabis franchises. Principal transactions generated net gains of $24.9 million in 2017 compared with net gains of $32.0 million in 2016. This decrease was led largely by lower client fixed income trading activity in our U.S. operations partly offset by lower losses in connection with client trade facilitation. Commissions declined on lower client trading activity. Partly offsetting these decreases were dividends received in 2017 in connection with our preferred share investments in Richardson GMP.
Total expenses increased 13% in 2017 compared with 2016 primarily due to the $52.0 million non-cash goodwill impairment charge recorded in second quarter 2017 and incremental operating expenses following the acquisition of GMP FirstEnergy. Partly offsetting the increase were efficiency gains realized from previous restructuring initiatives and lower variable compensation commensurate with lower revenue generation. Expenses in 2017 include $13.3 million related to the Transaction Shares3. Expenses in 2016 included $15.1 million in restructuring and related charges and $3.5 million related to the Transaction Shares3.
Share of net income (loss) of associate reflects our share of Richardson GMP's net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders. For more information on Richardson GMP's financial performance, refer to the "Supplemental Information" section within this press release.
April 2, 2018, to preferred shareholders of record on March 15, 2018.
On March 1, 2018, the board of directors also declared a special cash dividend of $0.10 per common share, payable on April 2, 2018, to common shareholders of record on March 15, 2018. This special cash dividend represents excess capital arising from GMP's improved financial performance.
A conference call and live audio webcast to discuss GMP's fourth quarter and fiscal 2017 results will be held this morning at 10:00 a.m. (ET). Interested parties are invited to access the quarterly conference call on a listen-only basis by dialing 416-340-2216 or 1-800-273-9672 (toll free) or via live audio webcast at http://www.gmpcapital.com/investor. A recording of the conference call will be available until Friday, March 9, 2018, by dialing 905-694-9451 or 1-800-408-3053 (toll free). The passcode is 5686885#. The webcast will be archived at http://www.gmpcapital.com/investor.
We use certain measures to assess our financial performance that are not GAAP measures under IFRS. These measures do not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and are therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers. Non-GAAP measures should not be considered as alternatives to net income or comparable metrics determined in accordance with IFRS as indicators of GMP's performance, liquidity, cash flows and profitability. For further information, refer to the "Presentation of Financial Information and Non-GAAP Measures" section in the 2017 Annual MD&A.
3. On September 30, 2016, GMP completed the acquisition of FirstEnergy Capital Holdings Corp. (FirstEnergy). GMP acquired all of the outstanding equity securities of FirstEnergy and issued 11.2 million Common Shares to former FirstEnergy shareholders, with the balance of the consideration to be paid in the form of a promissory note (Buyer Note). Approximately two-thirds of the Common Shares issued are subject to an escrow agreement to be released over a four-year period pursuant to the terms of a purchase agreement (Transaction Shares).
Richardson GMP's management assesses performance on both a reported and an adjusted basis and considers both bases to be useful in assessing underlying, ongoing business performance. Presenting results on both bases also permits readers to assess the impact of specified items on financial results. Richardson GMP's management uses certain measures to assess the financial performance of Richardson GMP that are not GAAP measures under IFRS. EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA do not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and are therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers. These Non-GAAP measures should not be considered as alternatives to net income or comparable metrics determined in accordance with IFRS as indicators of Richardson GMP's performance, liquidity, cash flows and profitability. Richardson GMP's management believes adjusting results by excluding the impact of the specified items is more reflective of ongoing financial performance and cash generating capabilities and provides readers with an enhanced understanding of how management views Richardson GMP's core performance. For further information, refer to the "Supplemental Information" section in the 2017 Annual MD&A.
This press release contains "forward-looking information" as defined under applicable Canadian securities laws. This information includes, but is not limited to, statements concerning our objectives, our strategies to achieve those objectives, as well as statements made with respect to management's beliefs, plans, estimates, projections and intentions, and similar statements concerning anticipated future events, results, circumstances, performance or expectations that are not historical facts. Specifically, this press release contains forward-looking information concerning GMP's response to industry conditions, expectations regarding operating leverage, actions ensuring feasibility and enhanced competitive positioning. Forward-looking information generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "outlook", "objective", "may", "will", "expect", "intend", "estimate", "anticipate", "believe", "should", "plans" or "continue", or similar expressions suggesting future outcomes or events. Such forward-looking information reflects management's current beliefs and is based on information currently available to management.
Forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance and is subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including those described in this press release. GMP's primary business activities are both competitive and subject to various risks. These risks include market, credit, liquidity, operational, legal and regulatory risks and other risk factors including, without limitation: variation in the market value of securities, volatility and liquidity of equity and debt trading markets, volume of new financings and mergers and acquisitions (M&A), dependence on key personnel, and sustainability of fees. Other factors, such as general economic conditions, including interest rate and exchange rate fluctuations and resource commodity prices, may also have an effect on GMP's results of operations. Many of these risks and uncertainties can affect GMP's actual results and could cause its actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking information disclosed by management or on its behalf. For a description of additional risks that could cause our actual results to materially differ from our current expectations, see "Risk Management" and "Risk Factors" in the 2017 MD&A and "Risk Factors" in GMP's annual information form. These risks and uncertainties are not the only ones facing GMP. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently consider immaterial, may also impair the operations of GMP. Although forward-looking information contained in this press release is based upon what management believes are reasonable assumptions, there can be no assurance that actual results will be consistent with this forward-looking information. Certain statements included in this press release may be considered a "financial outlook" for purposes of applicable Canadian securities laws and, as such, the financial outlook may not be appropriate for purposes other than this press release. The forward-looking information contained in this press release is made as of the date of this press release, and should not be relied upon as representing GMP's views as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release.
Except as required by applicable law, management and the Board of Directors undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
GMP is a leading independent diversified financial services firm headquartered in Toronto, Canada, providing a wide range of financial products and services to a global client base that includes corporate clients, institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals in two integrated reporting segments. The Capital Markets segment provides investment banking, including advisory and underwriting services, institutional sales and trading and research through offices in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, the Bahamas and Asia. Wealth Management consists of GMP's non-controlling ownership interest in Richardson GMP Limited. Richardson GMP Limited, Canada's largest independent wealth management firm, is focused on providing exclusive and comprehensive wealth management and investment services delivered by an experienced team of investment professionals. GMP is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "GMP". For further information, please visit our corporate website at gmpcapital.com.


The Minnesota Office of Justice Programs has a variety of resources available to crime victims.
Victims of violent crime can file a claim for reparations to cover expenses related to the crime. Click here for more information about reparations and how to file a claim.
Local organizations distribute funds in small amounts to crime victims to cover emergency expenses related to the crime. Click here for more about the Emergency Fund and program contacts for your county.


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As well as a choice of two exciting colours, we are really pleased to announce that now you can personalise your Wormabit with our custom label service.
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Q: How to verify correctness of a Fenchel conjugate derivation Suppose I derived Fenchel conjugate of a function.
My goal is to check if my solution is right. Suppose the steps are not available any more and only the final solution is present.
Is there any verification procedure (or a certificate) by which I can make sure that the solution is right or wrong?
Any numerical or analytical procedure is useful.
Or perhaps any tools available for computing Fenchel conjugate of a non differentiable  function?

A: Suppose you are given $f$, and have a candidate function $g$ that might be equal to $f^*$ (the the fenchel conjugate of $f$), but you're not sure. You can try checking numerically that:
$$f(x) + g(y) \ge \langle x,y\rangle$$
for various values of $x,y$. Any counterexample to the inequality is certificate that $g \ne f^*$. To prove that $g=f^*$, you need to show the inequality is satisfied for all $x,y$, and that for each $y$ there is an $x$ such that the inequality is tight.

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Ukraine's Airlines Want To Launch Flights To Minsk And Chisinau
Several Ukrainian airlines have appealed to the State Aviation Service of Ukraine with the request to provide them with the right to fly to Minsk and Chisinau
Wizz Air Carried 100 Million Passengers
Wizzair, the major lowcost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, has carried 100 million passengers for 11 years of its service.
LEO Express Considering Opportunities For Expansion Service In Ukraine
Czech railway operator Leo Express considers opportunities to expand its service in Ukraine, its owner and CEO Leoš Novotný announced it in an interview to the CFTS portal.
New Passenger Rail Operator To Be Launched In Germany
A new passenger rail operator will start to work in Germany on March 18 2016. DerSchnellzug (the fast train) company will be specialized on long-distance routes.
Odessa To Purchase 45 new trolleybuses for EBRD loan
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and Odessa municipal enterprise Odesmiskelektrotrans have signed a loan agreement for a EUR 8 m loan for 12 years to upgrade trolleybuses.
PJSC Ukrainska Zaliznytsia Registered
PJSC Ukrainska Zaliznytsia based on the assets of the State Railway Administration of Ukraine was registered on October 21.
Ukrzaliznytsia To Restore Rail Links With Moldova, Bypassing Transnistria
Ukrainian and Moldovan railways are planning to implement a project involving construction of a railway between Berezino and Bessarabka (Basarabeasca) and overhaul of the railway between Artsyz and Berezino.
The Monorail Project Being Discussed In Ukraine
Authorities in the Kiev region are discussing the possibility of building a monorail that will connect the capital of Ukraine and Bila Tserkva, which is a major regional administrative center.
Interview With CEO of Leo Express: There Are Opportunities To Expand Our Service In Ukraine
Leoš Novotný, the owner of Czech railway operator Leo Express, in an exclusive interview to the CFTS portal on the reasons of entering into Ukrainian market, limits of ambitions, and the peculiarities of business growth.

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High Court clarifies when payments made in support of overseas mission services qualify for tax credits
As part of its overseas mission programme, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints expects applicants to commit to raising a "standard amount" towards supporting the Church's missionary work.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Trust Board and Coward v Commissioner of Inland Revenue [2019] NZHC 52
Missionary, Overseas, Donations, Donor, Gifts, Tax credits, Charitable, Public benefit
As part of its overseas mission programme, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints ("the Church") expects applicants to commit to raising a "standard amount" to go towards supporting the Church's missionary work. The Trust Board of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints ("the Trust") is the Church's New Zealand-based entity which receives the "standard amount" payments for New Zealand resident applications and provides the donors (including the plaintiff in the second proceeding, Mr Coward) with deduction receipts.
The High Court had to consider whether the "standard amount" payments qualified as "gifts" under s LD 1 of the Income Tax Act 2007 ("the Act") and therefore whether tax credits could be claimed for such payments. The Court held that payments made to the Trust by a missionary, their parents, and/or grandparents were not "gifts", while payments by other relatives and friends were.
This is an important judgment that clarifies the scope of s LD 1 of the Act. The principles set out by the judge for determining whether a payment is a gift will be applicable in future cases.
The judgment addresses two proceedings, which were heard together, both involving the Commissioner of Inland Revenue ("the Commissioner") as defendant. The plaintiff in the first proceeding is the Trust. The plaintiff in the second proceeding is Mr Coward, a New Zealand tax resident and member of the Church, whose daughter was a missionary.
The Church itself is based in Salt Lake City, Utah, but has a worldwide presence, including in New Zealand. Under the Church's missionary programme, young members can apply to take part in an 18 – 24 month mission service overseas. As part of their application, a missionary is expected to commit to raising a "standard amount" to go towards supporting the Church's missionary work. This "standard amount" is not paid towards their mission overseas, but rather towards funding the expenses of other missionaries in New Zealand. The missionaries sent overseas from New Zealand have their expenses paid by the relevant Church-related entity in the country where their mission takes place.
At the time of Mr Coward's daughter's application, the "standard amount" for New Zealand was $475 per month or $5,700 per annum. At issue in Mr Coward's tax challenge were his contributions directed towards this annual amount.
The plaintiffs argued that the payments were gifts because they were gratuitous payments made by Church members to the Trust to support the Church's charitable work and were, therefore, dispositions of property without consideration.
The Commissioner argued that the payments were made to meet the essential personal expenses of the specific missionary while on a mission and not gratuitously made to the Trust. As such, the payments were not gifts.
What is a "gift"?
After having considered relevant cases from Australia, Canada, United States, and New Zealand, Hinton J adopted the following principles for determining whether a payment qualifies as a "gift":
For there to be a gift, there must be a voluntary transfer of property owned by the donor to the donee.
There can be no material benefit flowing to the donor as a result of the donation.
However, a minor benefit or consideration will likely not be sufficient to vitiate the gift. Neither will a "purely moral" benefit.
In examining whether the donor receives a benefit, the following considerations are relevant:
The benefit to the donor need not arise as a result of meeting a legal obligation.
Anticipation of a benefit may be sufficient to deny a gift.
There must be a connection or link between the donor's payment and the benefit.
The donor does not have to directly benefit from the donation, it is enough that the benefit is indirect, albeit it must be more than a pure moral benefit. For example, there will be a material benefit for a parent or grandparent in ensuring one's children are educated, or if one receives a contractual right to insist on the donee's performance, as a result of the payment.
Benefit or consideration to the donor
Hinton J considered that the payments were all voluntary and, as such, the case turned on whether there was any resulting benefit or consideration to the different categories of donor. To determine whether there was any benefit or consideration, Hinton J asked:
Was there a sufficient link between the standard payments and the payment of a missionary's essential expenses?
If so, was there a benefit to the different categories of donor as a result of the payment of those expenses?
There was a sufficient link
Hinton J considered that there was a clear link between the payments made as part of the application to be a missionary, and receipt by the missionary from the Church overseas of their essential expenses. Donors knew and anticipated that their payments to the Trust would enable the missionary (on behalf of whom they were paying) to go on their mission, and correspondingly to have their expenses paid by the Church.
Was there material benefit to each category of donor?
While Hinton J accepted that the missionary work is rigorous and conducted in very restricted conditions and circumstances, she accepted the Commissioner's argument that Ms Coward, and any other individual missionary, benefited from having their essential expenses paid.
As such, the Judge held that payments by a missionary to the Trust were not "gifts" under s LD 1.
Hinton J then considered whether payments made to the Trust by a parent (such as the payments made by Mr Coward for his daughter's application) or a grandparent were "gifts" under s LD 1. She held that because such payments provide a benefit to the child, they will generally also benefit the parent and grandparent donors who benefit by seeing their child engage in life education, being able to travel, live overseas, and experience being a missionary abroad.
As such, the Judge held that payments by parents and grandparents to the Trust were not "gifts" under s LD 1.
Hinton J considered, however, that payments made to the Trust by other relatives (including siblings, cousins, aunts, uncles, and more distant relations), as well as friends of the missionary and other members of the Church, fell into the category of pure generosity and were therefore gifts. This was because these other relatives and friends do not generally feel the same sense of obligation to assist a missionary applicant or to ensure their needs are met, and any benefit to these people is minor or immaterial and is a "pure moral benefit".
Summary of result
Hinton J held that the payments to the Trust in support of a missionary's application to participate in an overseas mission service, by the following classes of people, were not gifts under s LD 1 and, as such, the Trust was not permitted to issue donation receipts in respect of them and Mr Coward was not entitled to tax credits:
missionaries called to serve the Church;
a parent or legal guardian of a missionary; and
a grandparent of a missionary.
However, such payments made by the following classes of people did qualify as gifts and, as such, the Trust was permitted to issue donation receipts in respect of them:
a sibling of a missionary;
a more distant relative of a missionary, such as a cousin, uncle or aunt; and
a Church member unrelated to the missionary, such as a friend of a missionary or a member from the missionary's local ward.
Income Tax Act 2007, s LD 1


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Стокс () — тауншип в округе Розо, Миннесота, США. На 2000 год его население составило 229 человек.

География
По данным Бюро переписи населения США площадь тауншипа составляет 93,3 км², из которых 93,3 км² занимает суша, водоёмов нет.

Демография
По данным переписи населения 2000 года здесь находились 229 человек, 82 домохозяйства и 66 семей. Плотность населения — 2,5 чел./км². На территории тауншипа расположено 88 построек со средней плотностью 0,9 построек на один квадратный километр. Расовый состав населения: 99,13 % белых, 0,44 % — других рас США и 0,44 % приходится на две или более других рас. Испанцы или латиноамериканцы любой расы составляли 1,31 % от популяции тауншипа.

Из 82 домохозяйств в 45,1 % воспитывались дети до 18 лет, в 67,1 % проживали супружеские пары, в 8,5 % проживали незамужние женщины и в 18,3 % домохозяйств проживали несемейные люди. 17,1 % домохозяйств состояли из одного человека, при том 9,8 % из — одиноких пожилых людей старше 65 лет. Средний размер домохозяйства — 2,79, а семьи — 3,03 человека.

31,4 % населения — младше 18 лет, 5,2 % — в возрасте от 18 до 24 лет, 31,9 % — от 25 до 44, 23,6 % — от 45 до 64, и 7,9 % — старше 65 лет. Средний возраст — 35 лет. На каждые 100 женщин приходилось 112,0 мужчин. На каждые 100 женщин старше 18 приходилось 121,1 мужчин.

Средний годовой доход домохозяйства составлял 39 531 доллар, а средний годовой доход семьи — 40 313 долларов. Средний доход мужчин — 27 708 долларов, в то время как у женщин — 21 250. Доход на душу населения составил 17 653 доллара. За чертой бедности находились 4,5 % семей и 9,6 % всего населения тауншипа, из которых 11,8 % младше 18 и 16,7 % старше 65 лет.

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Тауншипы округа Розо

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Is in Louisville Thursday night. Look who's in the house!
Wish I could drive over for the day but there is no way.
Is in Louisville Thursday night. Look View attachment 293 who's in the house!
I've seen him play against Sac Republic, and he is still very impressive -- looked like a man among boys, just can't go 90 on a regular basis at his age.
Wasn't able to go, watched on ESPN 2. Remarkable achievement for this city and club. Owe a lot of it to James O'Connor, but there's enough praise to go around for ownership, the founder and the charter supporters group, The Coopers. Luke Spencer, the goalscorer, was hurt a big chunk of the season, and was one of three co-managers between O'Connor and John Hackworth, along with Captain Paolo Del Piccolo and Midfielder George Davis IV. It's hard to repeat in any sport at any level. It certainly didn't look like it was going to happen immediately after James left. They went 4-2-1 with the 3 players in charge, although they started conceding more goals than normal. Then John Hackworth lost or drew four straight (gasp) through the end of August to the first weeks of September. The natives were getting restless. They perceived a drop in the quality of play. But things clicked after a 2-2 draw at Pittsburgh on September 15th. Finished the regular season with six straight wins, then won four more to win the trophy again. It's fun to watch, and they're a pleasure to be around. One of their defenders, Paco Craig, is a musician whose dad played drums for Culture Club. We always talk music when we run into each other. Somebody pinch me. Good times. Hope they last for a long time.


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Are states ready for self-driving cars?
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Self-driving vehicles are synonymous with sophisticated sensors producing terabytes of data being analyzed by powerful computers. But it seems the success of this transportation revolution hinges on a decidedly low-tech material: Paint.
That's because when it comes to getting the nation's infrastructure ready for autonomous traffic, the most critical upgrade amounts to making sure the lines on our 4 million miles of roads are solid, bright and preferably white so they can be picked up by computer vision gear.
"The (self-driving car companies) actually said make sure you have really good paint lines," says Kirk Steudle, director of Michigan's Department of Transportation. "So, where there are lines, we have to make sure they're really good."
If only things were that simple. A USA TODAY Network survey of nearly a dozen states hoping to lead the way in self-driving cars and trucks reveals varying degrees of readiness as officials balance anticipating a huge shift in mobility with a reluctance to spend limited infrastructure funds on the wrong improvements.
That one-foot-in, one-foot-out stance is echoed in guidelines recently published by the Governors Highway Safety Association.
In doling out advice for state officials on the coming age of self-driving cars, the recommendations balance action ("Be a player in your state") with caution ("Be flexible, this is a new game.")
While some states such as California, Michigan, Arizona and Ohio are eagerly welcoming self-driving vehicle tests and beginning to make upgrades to roads to accommodate robot-driven vehicles, others are taking a more measured approach given the nascent state of the industry.
"I want to see the manufacturers succeed, because my ultimate goal is to ensure public safety on the road," says Mark Kopko, manager of advanced vehicle technology for Pennsylvania's DOT.
Twin potholes lurk in the road ahead
Two factors make it difficult for states, however eager, to dive headlong into concrete infrastructure improvements, whether that's painting lane stripes or embedding sensors in roads and traffic signals.
The first is a lack of national vision for autonomous vehicles. During his fall campaign, President Trump promised to spend upwards of $1 trillion on infrastructure needs. But so far there is no road map for securing such funds or determining how they'll be deployed or whether self-driving car-related work will be included.
The Obama administration set out proposed guidelines for how companies can effectively self-regulate. U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said this month in Detroit that the Trump administration is "reviewing and updating this policy to incorporate feedback and improvements recommended by numerous stakeholders."
Cities vie to become hubs of self-driving technology
Regulators scramble to stay ahead of self-driving cars
In addition, a group of senators on June 13 released a framework for federal legislation they hope to introduce in Congress in the coming weeks that would overhaul federal motor vehicle regulations.
The second factor causing some states to pump the brakes is the sense that tech companies such as Uber and Google's Waymo, and automakers such as Ford Motor, General Motors and others, are developing self-driving cars that will have sensors and mapping systems that won't rely on roadway upgrades.
"We are working very closely with a lot of cities, states and the federal government, but we need to make sure the technology is able to work in the current environment," GM President Dan Ammann said in February. "So we're not depending on an improvement in infrastructure."
Ken Washington, Ford's vice president of research and advanced engineering, says smart roadways would make self-driving cars even more capable, but "you can't count on that being there, which is why our technical approach is to build the capability completely on the vehicle."
As challenging as the leap from horses to cars
That strategy leaves many state-level officials in a bit of a quandary.
"I think this is as challenging a position as it was when we went from horses to cars," Tennessee DOT Commissioner John Schroer says. "I don't want to be known as the commissioner that built roads that 10 years later were obsolete."
Nevertheless, in an effort to not miss out on this huge transportation shift and its financial and quality of life benefits, Tennessee is echoing a few other states in installing fiber-optic lines in roads that can send electronic warnings to cars about hazards ahead and other information considered important to making self-driving cars aware of their surroundings.
These vehicle-to-infrastructure and systems that allow cars to alert each other of their relative position to avoid collisions are an effort to double and triple the redundancy of the technological systems that make it possible for a computer to drive humans through the real world.
Cadillac is first out of the gate with a model packed with vehicle-to-vehicle sensors, the 2017 CTS sedan. But such in-car tech is of limited practical use without a critical mass of similarly savvy vehicles that can share road info with each other.
Despite these looming skirmishes, there are tangible spoils awaiting cities and states that manage to prepare for this new transportation vision and help to make roads safer.
The statistic cited most often by technologists working on self-driving cars is 40,000, roughly the number of deaths from traffic accidents in 2016, which after years of decline represents a 14% jump over 2014, according to the National Safety Council.
Distracted driving is largely considered to be the main culprit, which explains why many companies developing self-driving cars create demo reels of their products that show passengers deep in conversation or working on their laptops while the vehicle handles all of the driving chores. This is the highest level of self-driving car prowess, otherwise known as Level 5 autonomy, according to the Society of American Engineers.
"It's a total tragedy that has to be addressed, and we believe (self-driving cars) can help get us to zero traffic deaths," says Greg Larson, who leads traffic operations research for Caltrans, California's Department of Transportation.
Golden State among those setting pace
California accounted for nearly 10% of the nation's traffic deaths last year. Its Department of Motor Vehicles so far has granted around 30 companies licenses to test autonomous vehicles around the state. That sharp focus already has led to a few pioneering efforts to bring connected car tech to its citizens.
In Palo Alto, at the heart of Silicon Valley, the state has 11 intersections seeded with technology that can relay traffic information to connected cars, such as the speed required to make every green light. At Bishop Ranch, a huge office park east of San Francisco, employees get shuttled around in two fully autonomous buses.
"The main reason we did this is to just introduce this technology to the public and take away the fear," says Alexander Mehran, CEO of Sunset Development Company, which runs Bishop Ranch. "And also because one of the biggest costs of our bus system is the driver."
Incentivized by the prospect of a technology-based boost to municipal and state coffers, a range of states are forging ahead with plans to make sure they're ready for what's to come.
In Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Michigan, officials also are busy weighing investments in fiber optic lines, smart traffic signals and other sensors. Manufacturers "are going to be building these vehicles and putting them on the roads whether we're ready for them or not," says Joe McGuinness, commissioner of Indiana's DOT.
Ohio is already digging deep. Fiber optic cables snake alongside 241 miles of the state's tolled Ohio Turnpike, while 4-foot-tall short-range sensors are being erected on 60 miles of freeway around Cleveland and Akron. Soon, 40 turnpike maintenance vehicles will be outfitted with sensors capable of amassing and later transmitting data about weather and traffic.
Ohio Turnpike chief Randy Cole hopes his state can soon provide hundreds of miles of testing zones for autonomous vehicles looking to augment their on-board tech with vehicle-to-infrastructure data. The key, he says, is having not just the right sensors but the ability to process all the information they collect in real time.
"No one really talks about it, but we need to have databases," Cole says. "A lot of the headlines you're seeing are, 'We're putting up sensors.' But for us, it's the software behind it that's key to providing the services that the public demands."
Two states that have been very accommodating to self-driving car companies are Arizona and Nevada, the former currently hosting both Uber and Waymo's fleets.
Trucking ripe for self-driving overhaul
Trucking is seen as a prime candidate for self-driving tech. Long-haul routes are typically done at a fixed speed, which is particularly easy for self-driving software to handle. Many states are experimenting with "platooning," which involves using tech to allow a small convoy of autonomous trucks to travel in close formation, which cuts back on fuel use.
What's more, experts say that if every vehicle on the road had sophisticated autonomous vehicle technology on board, highway officials could make lanes narrower and pack more cars on the road without expensive lane expansion projects. Platooning all vehicles would also maximize existing highway real estate.
Good weather also makes life easier for self-driving cars, so it's little surprise companies are testing in parts of the country where the sun shines often.
The city of Phoenix is not only running a new autonomous vehicle ride-hailing passenger program with hundreds of Waymo's self-driving Chrysler Pacifica minivans, but it is also testing connected-vehicle tech at a location north of town where emergency vehicles approaching an intersection at the same time will be notified by in-car tech which has the right of way.
At the University of Nevada at Reno, researchers are working on LiDAR sensors (which detect images and help AVs "see") that would be able to scan metrics from passing unconnected vehicles in order to enhance safety at intersections, which are where a large percentage of accidents take place.
The state's DOT also is launching a statewide initiative called the One Nevada Transportation Plan, which will assess the state's infrastructure needs on a variety of fronts.
One Nevada's mission is to "envision what Nevada transportation will look like over the next 20 years," NDOT spokesperson Meg Ragonese says. "We know some of those needs will relate to emerging technology such as autonomous and connected vehicles."
60,000 miles of gravel roads
Even in states committed to making infrastructure investments, the road ahead could be long. Consider Michigan, home of the automakers, where business leaders and lawmakers are very aggressive about ensuring the state once again becomes known as the birthplace of a transportation renaissance.
But for all the state's progress on this front — welcoming state policies, innovative engineering, self-driving car-dedicated test tracks — some hurdles loom large. For starters, only half of Michigan's 122,000 miles of roads are paved. The rest are gravel. While Michigan's summers are glorious, its winter road conditions are treacherous and last for months.
It is in this very real world, a world built around roadway infrastructure, that often harks back to the dawn of the highway system itself, that autonomous vehicles will have to prove their worth before being embraced by a nation that, for better and for worse, is used to driving itself.
The only way for the nation's infrastructure to effectively cope with self-driving cars is continued and frequent dialog between the key constituents: cities, states, federal officials and the manufacturers, says Michael Replogle, New York City's DOT deputy commissioner for policy.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently announced that Audi is the first company to be granted the right to test self-driving car in his state.
"With this action, we are taking a careful yet balanced approach to incorporating autonomous vehicles on our roads to reduce dangerous driving habits, decrease the number of accidents and save lives on New York roadways," Cuomo said in a statement.
That's a good move, Replogle says: "The only way of effectively addressing these (planning) challenges is to make sure we have a seat at the table in defining the rules for automated vehicles."
Contributing: Chris Woodyard and Nathan Bomey, USA TODAY; Brent Snavely, Detroit Free Press; Emma Ea Ambrose, Lafayette Courier and Journal; Ryan Randazzo, The Arizona Republic; Jason Hidalgo, Reno Gazette-Journal; Lizzy Alfs, The Tennessean; Chrissie Thompson, Cincinnati Enquirer; Grace Schneider, Louisville Courier Journal, Thomas Zambito, The Journal News.


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Azamgarh (, ) er et distrikt i den indiske delstat Uttar Pradesh. Distriktets hovedstad er Azamgarh.

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Ved folketællingen i 2011 var der  indbyggere i distriktet, mod  i 2001. Den urbane befolkningen udgør  af befolkningen.

Børn i alderen 0 til 6 år udgjorde  i 2011 mod  i 2001. Antallet af piger i den alderen per tusinde drenge er 949 i 2011.

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It never ends with parrots! Flight feathers, down feathers, tiny bits of dust, seed husks, pellet crumbs, splinters of wood from toys . . . .
And the cages. Paper has to be changed, bars need to be wiped down, water and food dishes need to be washed and dried, perches cleaned of poop splatters . . . .
I do my best but it never seems good enough. If I had larger birds that threw their food onto the walls I don't know what I'd do.
It's bad enough I feel my parrot slave friends are judging my bad cage cleaning habits, but then I remind myself that they're as bad as me. We're all too busy and frazzled to keep spotless bird cages. So I clean hard enough and frequently enough to keep the bacteria factor at bay, then sit back and watch my parrots mess everything up again . . . .


While you're visiting Vegas for the weekend why not drive a Mercedes-Benz rental car. You can rent a Mercedes AMG GT today for a day, or drive it around the Vegas strip all weekend. The new flagship sports car from the German car manufacturer is AMG's latest creation. Las Vegas is a fun place to enjoy driving this Mercedes supercar. The AMG GT is powerful yet does not show off as much as a Lamborghini. Built for performance this beautiful Mercedes Benz looks similar to the previous model the Mercedes SLS that it replaces but with a more dramatic stance. For over 50 years AMG has been producing high-performance Mercedes-Benz automobiles for the race track.
The AMG GT is a popular choice for Vegas exotic car rental. Applying the latest technology in engineering, the AMG division team continuously excels in pushing the boundaries of high-performance cars that exceed expectations. All of the customers that have rented this car have been amazed at how fun and easy it is to drive. The AMG GT is comfortable while still providing supercar performance when you need it. It is a powerful German engineered vehicle that screams sophistication. If you're going to rent a Mercedes in Vegas than this is a great option. It is affordable and provides a quality ride that only an AMG Mercedes-Benz can offer.
Under the hood is an AMG 4.0L twin-turbo V8 engine which pumps out 469-hp and flies from 0-60 mph in 3.9 seconds. Step on the gas pedal and hear the V8 roar to life. It is equipped with a rigid carbon-fiber driveshaft that links the engine to the rear-mounted 7-speed AMG SPEEDSHIFT® DCT transaxle. You won't even feel the gears switching with this advanced transmission. The transmission can be adjusted between several different driving modes that give the driver full control.
Inside this marvel of engineering, the AMG GT seems like it came out of a science fiction novel. In the center console is a wide V that encloses several buttons such as the start button, drive mode selector, traction control, and ride hardness adjustment to name a few. In the center, you will also find the media touchpad which allows you to control the media system and climate controls. This Benz comes fully equipped with the ability to pair your phone and listen to your favorite tunes while cruising the Vegas Strip. Vegas Mercedes rental cars are now easier than ever to rent. We aim to provide you with a one of a kind exotic car rental experience in Las Vegas.
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This is my first time posting in this forum. Haven't even set up my sketchbook yet.
I used to draw a lot but then had a big break with barely any time of drawing. Now I'm getting started again and doing my very best to become a serious artist. I've always loved drawing and painting and want to push my abilities further. That's why today I tried the Quickposes-training with 90 seconds per photograph. It's new to me, so I still need a lot of practice.
For your feedback and tips I'm more than thankful. Let's have fun in here and learn a lot!
P.S.: If anybody of you guys have an idea how to photograph and present analog artwork in a better way, please let me know.
Yesterday I tried some warriors. Because I felt it wasn't enough time in my female silhouette drawing session I chose 120 seconds this time.
I'm happy to get your feedback.
I wrote some feedback on your previous drawings Silvana, I hope this helps .
So The amount of pictures I'm dropping is pretty big. So I've put them in an imgur album instead of right into the post. I hope that's okay?
These are some 1 minute poses I've done. I'm not sure if I'm getting a handle on the concept. So I welcome all critique that anybody is willing to give.
Really like this site. Been using it for a while myself. Currently at Improver Level. Here's a sample of my gestures.
Great site. I've been using to practice myself. Currently at Improver Level Here's a sample of my gestures.
Good stuff guys, please keep posting!
Here are a handfull of my gesture drawings I've did this week. I hope that the scanner didn't ruin them. Any feedback/advice is appreciated.
Hi Exewon, the drawings are barely visible on my screen.
Ah sorry about that. I've done this next batch in ink. So hopefully they are more clear.
Hello everyone, I've used timed practice for almost a year but new to here for sharing.
Photos below were Male/120 sec/30 poses, more focus on muscle then pose.
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How are my proportions for my sketches? How well is the value portrayed in the two paintings? Any critiques on these drawings is much appreciated!
Just a small handful of 1 minute gesture drawings I did.
Some FORCE gesture drawings from today.
Last time I posted some of my gesture drawings here was over 2 weeks ago. So here are some more.
I don't think I'm improving to be honest. Anybody can help me spot the problems and give me a bit of direction on how to fix em? It would be appreciated.
For some reason the rest of the images didn't want to upload. So I put them in an imgur album that I'll link here.
Can someone explain what I'm supposed to take away from "gesture drawing"? I've been trying to look for a solid answer but so far I've come up empty-handed. I'm trying to learn how to draw characters and poses but gesture drawing has not helped. In fact, sometimes it's pretty frustrating to try to see form in the poses when they're in impossibly foreshortened angles.


A view of the Brooklyn Bridge and DUMBO neighborhood on June 24, 2016 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.
The end of a year always has people wondering what the next will bring. And after a year like 2016 - with its political upsets, social uncertainty and international instability - many are desperately looking forward to a change in 2017.
Unlike other major points of discussion in the news, real estate maintained an overall positive trend throughout 2016, with home prices increasing 4.8 percent over the course of the year through November, according to real estate information site Zillow. Results from Zillow's most recent Home Price Expectations Survey of more than 100 economic and housing experts shows home values likely increasing by 3.6 percent in 2017 - continued growth, but slower than the past year.
Real estate functions in a cycle - both seasonally and over several years - and 2017 isn't expected to break that pattern in any significant way. However, the year will most likely lead us into a new curve of the cycle, with higher interest rates supported by faster wage and job growth than recent years.
Many expect President-elect Donald Trump's administration to ease some lending restrictions, which would make it easier for lenders to issue mortgages, but nothing is certain in the lead-up to Inauguration Day. While we wait to see how policy changes may affect the real estate industry and homeownership, here are five things to expect from housing in 2017.
And don't hold your breath for them to go down in the foreseeable future. To properly follow inflation rates and support a positively functioning economy, interest rates have to tick upward, meaning we're likely going to see an increase of as much as a full percentage point by the end of the year. On Dec. 14, the Federal Reserve increased interest rates by 25 basis points, with expectations to increase rates three more times by the end of 2017. Recent memory is filled with near-historically low interest rates, so any increase may seem like a big deal.
"It's going to crimp some of those first-time homebuyers," but negatively affect a relatively small group due to general economic growth, says Steve Rick, chief economist for CUNA Mutual Group, which builds financial products for credit unions nationwide.
Luxury real estate, where new property development has been largely focused following the recession, remains mostly unaffected by increasing mortgage rates, as the hikes aren't significant enough to make a major impact.
"One thousand dollars for somebody who's buying a $4 million apartment does not make a difference. It does make a difference to a $1 million buyer, because $290 [more in your mortgage payment] is your car, your school, your transportation costs or your monthly internet bill," says Victoria Shtainer, a luxury real estate agent for Compass in New York City.
Those who should act fast to take advantage of current interest rates are homeowners with an adjustable rate mortgage. Rick suggests refinancing your mortgage to secure a fixed rate and avoid what's expected to be at least three years of increasing interest rates.
"Even though [your rate] might be slightly higher now, in the long run you'll be better [off]," Rick says. "Your rates by 2019 could be 2.5 percent higher than they are now, and nobody wants that."
"When they're looking for new homes, they want something they can afford, and oftentimes that means settling for something that's a little bit smaller," says Svenja Gudell, Zillow's chief economist.
But as prices continue to climb in those already pricey urban centers, millennials - who Gudell expects to be the largest buyer group in 2017 - are likely to look to the suburbs for more affordable alternatives.
An aerial view of The Villages retirement community in Central Florida.
New development for multifamily housing, including apartments and condominiums, also remains high. "New apartments are hitting the market all the time, and that's easing some of the supply constraints we've seen. It's going to make rents grow at a slower pace," Gudell says.
"Most of the products like that get eaten up and digested quickly because we haven't had that product in a long time, because the majority of development was three bedrooms, $15 million and up and super-luxury," Shtainer says.
Luxury residential development is still expected throughout the U.S. But with slowing demand, prices likely won't increase at the same pace they have over the last few years.
Rental rates are expected to slow in 2017, according to Zillow, but it's important to keep in mind that many major cities for renting like New York and San Francisco are already considered unaffordable for many renters.
"Even as rental affordability won't deteriorate further, it'll still remain bad. So a lot of these markets will remain unaffordable in a rental sense for this coming year as well," Gudell says.
Despite 2016 being a year full of surprises - some good and others bad - expectations for the economy remain positive, which is positive for housing.
"Even though rates are up, which is going to choke off a little bit of housing demand, what's upsetting that is strong job growth, strong wage growth and strong optimism," Rick says.
Confidence is half the battle when it comes to real estate, as people don't want to move or purchase a new property if they're concerned values will go down.
"They see that the economy is booming, and they see a lot of optimism going into 2017," she says.


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SARCE 2017 (Shiz, Inc. and E.F.M. FIRST Annual Red Carpet Event) ARCHIVE PAGE
labanex 2017-01-28 Events, Evolve.Forward.Media, SARCE, SARCE 2017, Shiz
Shiz, Inc. and E.F.M. FIRST Annual Red Carpet Event 2017
Took place on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at EVO in Kyle, TX
NEW SARCE WEB SITE
* All links here are on this site except *, which is on SARCE.US.
MAIN * | MAIN PAGE | 2017 ARCHIVE | MOVIE LINKS, DOWNLOAD, AND DVD *
PHOTOS | ORIGINAL RED CARPET PHOTOS *
This event has completed. This is an archive of the event page.
■ SARCE 2017 Videos and Social Media Links
Updated 2017-08-16: SARCE 2017 DVD will be included with the SARCE 2018 DVD. Please visit https://sarce.us/2018dvd/ for more details.
DO WHAT YOU LOVE, ALWAYS AND NEVER QUIT.
Get ready to be moved, inspired, impressed, amazed, and blown away.
Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. in Kyle, TX
LOCATION: Evo Entertainment, 3200 Kyle Crossing, Kyle TX 78640
DATE: Saturday, February 25, 2017
TIME: 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
AUDITORIUM: 9
This is not a film festival, it is merely a showcase of our work in 2016. This will be the first annual RED CARPET screening party event for Shiz, Inc. and Evolve.Forward.Media showcasing all of our short films and trailers. Films will be presented in DCP (4K and 2K) on a big silver screen with 5.1 surround sound. Get ready to be moved, inspired, impressed, amazed, and blown away.
We are hosting this at a movie theater. Why you may ask? Isn't it nice to see your hard work on the big silver screen? We want to thank all of the cast and crew for working so hard in 2016 in producing beautiful quality movies.
COST: $8 per seat
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/h2K5GmxodeE2
EVO Theater Web Site: https://www.facebook.com/filmslanesgames/
Testing DCP Package on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Qi7A9J9Q5jY
■■■ Itinerary:
■ 9:30 a.m. Red Carpet photo op for cast
■ 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. SARCE Event.
Kayla Brown
Linda Lola
Katie Mae Peters
Joy Lin
Danyelle Cavaness-Weatherford
Kerry-Ann Z. Frazier
Brian Elder
Emma Rose Gill
Christopher Winbush
Serenity Alyanna Edward
Keynote, Antonio TwizShiz Edward
■ 11:10 a.m. TRAILERS AND MOVIES
See FILMS TO BE SHOWN below.
There will be a 10 minute and 6 minute intermission.
■ 1:30 p.m. Luncheon at Hardihoods Eatery & Drinkery (at EVO)
Red Carpet photo op for everyone else.
■ 2:00 p.m. Launch Celebration.
Scar, STOP, In Utero, Weathering the Storm, F O R W A R D trailer, Trapped in the LightSwitch trailer, and VETERAN trailer on Vimeo and YouTube.
■ This will end when everyone leaves.
■ FILMS TO BE SHOWN
■■■ Trapped in the Light Switch Teaser Trailer for a feature film (horror drama).
Starring Brian Elder, Joy Lin, and Raylene Gill.
Written by Bobbie Jarvis.
Directed by Kerry-Ann Z. Frazier.
Shot in Killeen, TX.
Presented in DCP 4K and 5.1 Surround Sound.
http://www.trappedinthelightswitch.com/
■■■ VETERAN Teaser Trailer for a feature film (drama). PTSD of ex-military living in the streets of Killeen TX.
Starring L. Rene'e "Tootie" Hall.
Written by Serenity Alyanna Edward.
http://www.veteranfilm.com/ | Facebook Group
■■■ Death and Compromise Trailer – Elder Films productions. Death and Compromise is a western about two fictional outlaw characters, Luke Young and Lemuel Sinclair and their journey through some factual events based around the time of the 1850's settlement in Texas.
Like the movie on Facebook Page.
Also support them on Indiegogo.
■■■ A "Taste & See" Murder Mystery Trailer – KZFrazier Drama Production Presents: A "Taste and See" Murder Mystery "WHO DONE IT" come join us as we take you on a ride through the Harlem Renaissance era a movement that spanned the 1920's. The Harlem Renaissance was the name given to the cultural, social, and artistic explosion that took place in Harlem, New York. During the time, it was known as the "New Negro Movement," named after the 1925 anthology by Alain Locke. Get ready to be WOWED by the talent of this cast. This is an event you don't want to miss, so put on your best roaring 20's attire, enjoy the fabulous dessert bar, listen to some soothing jazz, and sit back and relax. We are about to take Killeen, TX somewhere they have never been before.
Date of event: Friday, March 10, 2017 — 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM CST
Location: Killeen Civic and Conference Center, 3601 South W.S. Young Dr, Killeen, TX 76542
Get your tickets on Eventbrite | Facebook Event Page | Website
■■■ F O R W A R D Scenes. Sci-fi drama web series that explores human evolution as a physiological inevitability. Both guided and thwarted by two warring alien races, as well as by a government intent on stopping the evolution, a group of humans fight to lead humanity towards the future of the possible.
Starring Ammie Leonards, Paul Roberts, and Benjamin Scott.
Directed by Danyelle Cavaness-Weatherford.
Shot in San Antonio, Austin, San Marcos, Georgetown, Killeen, and Round Rock, TX.
https://www.evolveforward.net/ | Facebook Page | YouTube
Edited full scenes from F O R W A R D:
■ Restaurant – This scene was shot in January 2016. Even though the cast has changed since this shoot and we upgraded our technology, we are still presenting this scene at SARCE.
■ Randall / Josie House (with CIA encounter)
■ Delia / Patrick flashbacks
■ CIA Office Boardroom
■ Alleyway / 4th Street Bridge / Congress Ave / CIA
■ Food Bank
■ Charles / Mya / CJ's House
■■■ Scar – Two people discover that scars comes in many forms.
Starring Joy Lin and Brian Bogart.
Written by Joy Lin.
https://shiz.tv/scar | Facebook Group
This film may be unsuitable for all audiences. We will announce this before the movie plays if you need to leave during this film. Sufficient time will be given so you can return to your seat after the movie plays. The content is adult conversation which is merely suggestive and not shown at anytime in the film. Parental discretion is advised. The film is not rated, compares to most movies with PG-13 ratings. No adult language.
■■■ Bet You I Die – Isn't life insurance just an annual game of… A writer lists her boyfriend as her beneficiary for her life insurance out of love, but when he loses a big bet, things take an interesting turn.
Written and Produced by Joy Lin.
Shot in Austin, TX.
Presented in DCP 2K and 2.1 Stereo Sound.
This film may be unsuitable for all audiences. We will announce this before the movie plays if you need to leave during this film. Sufficient time will be given so you can return to your seat after the movie plays. The content is adult conversation which is merely suggestive and not shown at anytime in the film. Parental discretion is advised. The film is not rated, compares to most movies with PG-13 ratings. Adult language.
■■■ Weathering the Storms – A man struggles with his faith in God when faced with a family crisis.
Starring Trent Jolie and Christopher Winbush.
Written, Directed, and Produced by Emma Rose Gill.
Shot in Temple and Belton, TX.
■■■ The Flying Book – Two students fight after one book in the library. Shot on Super 8 film, circa 1993. Also featuring music by Too Sweeet (Dalonte Smith). This is Antonio TwizShiz Edward's first short film.
Starring Jules Christian and Dalonte Smith.
Directed by Antonio TwizShiz Edward.
Shot at Long Beach City College, CA.
https://shiz.tv/theflyingbook
Shooot 'Em Up: YouTube Video | SoundCloud Audio
■■■ STOP – A couple picks up a hitchhiker to discover that doing the right thing is always good, even if it is unknown.
Starring Laura L. Martin, Nguyen Stanton, and Frank J. Kim.
True story by Serenity Alyanna Edward.
Shot in San Marcos, TX.
http://www.stopfilm.net/ | Facebook Group
■■■ In Utero – A rogue planet is about to destroy Earth and in the last few minutes, one of the three sisters wants to die alone. The other two sisters wants everyone to be together with family.
Starring Ammie Leonards, Sharon Bailey, and Danyelle Cavaness-Weatherford.
Directed by Katie Mae Peters.
Shot in Spicewood, TX at the Living Desert Ranch, Cabin 71.
http://www.inutero.net/ | Facebook Group
The film's soundtrack contains extremely high and low frequencies playing at high volumes. Discretion is advised.
■ PDF of the Itinerary for SARCE Event 2017 – PDF
■ PDF of the SARCE 2017 Playbill – PDF
This is the current itinerary and playbill for SARCE updated 2017-02-22.
Shiz, Inc. is a multimedia production company that works with local artist in producing quality entertainment for the sake of art. We believe in the arts of music, photography, motion picture, video, and other forms of art and collaborating with local artist. Shiz, Inc. is the parent company of Evolve.Forward.Media, which is about the betterment of humanity. "Inspiring The Spirit – Capturing The Mind – Celebrating New Thought Through Film And New Media."
DRESS CODE: Casual, but dress nicely. There will be photographers and a red carpet.
PHOTOS: You can take all the photos and videos (live ones as well) you want, except when a movie is playing. Anytime during movie play, there is to be no photography or video recording.
FOOD: Food is not covered in the admission.
The soundtrack of these movies will be loud and contain a lot of high pitch sweeping sound effects and bass content in full 5.1 surround sound. Please be aware of this before attending.
Please bring ALL of your family and friends. If they are paying for themselves, please make sure they know this site address.
Website address: http://www.sarce.xyz/ OR https://shiz.tv/sarce/
Public Releases:
The following movies will be release on YouTube and Vimeo on Saturday, January 25, 2017 2:00 p.m. CST: In Utero, STOP, Scar, Trapped in the LightSwitch Teaser Trailer, VETERAN Teaser Trailer, and the F O R W A R D Trailer will be publicly released on Vimeo, YouTube, and downloadable from this site. Weathering the Storms will be released at the same time by Emma Rose Gill on YouTube as well.
Links and info:
LIKE our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/shizannualredcarpetevent/
JOIN our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shizannualredcarpet/
Set GOING on Facebook Events: https://www.facebook.com/events/219423525131014/
URL: http://www.sarce.xyz/ or https://shiz.tv/sarce/
Cute fact: Sarcé is a commune in the Sarthe department in the region of Pays-de-la-Loire, north-western France.
http://2017.sarce.xyz/
https://shiz.tv/sarce/
Shiz and Evolve.Forward.Media Screening Party Events:
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NEW SITE FOR SARCE - For all future SARCE events
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Buku Sudoku (2008) (Executive Producer)
L.A. Street Racing (2007) (Executive Producer)
Buku Kakuro (2006) (Executive Producer)
Devastation (2003) (Representation for Digitalo)
Toki Tori (2008) (Two Tribes greets the following people)
Fastlane Pinball (2006) (Special Thanks)
Painkiller: Black - Limited Edition DVD (2005) (DreamCatcher Special Thanks)
WWII Tank Commander (2005) (Special Thanks)
Painkiller (2004) (DreamCatcher Special Thanks)
Painkiller: Battle Out of Hell (2004) (DreamCatcher Special Thanks)
Celtic Kings: Rage of War (2002) (Special Thanks to)
Tzar: The Burden of the Crown (2000) (Special Thanks To)
Traitors Gate (1999) (Huge Thanks To)
L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (2010) (Business Development)
Memory Clinic (2010) (Chief Customer Officer)
Nat Geo Adventure: Ghost Fleet (2009) (Chief Customer Officer)
Biker Mice from Mars (2007) (Octagon Entertainment / Merscom LLC)
Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties (2006) (Octagon Entertainment)
Heretic Kingdoms: The Inquisition (2004) (Licensing Manager)
Laser Squad: Nemesis (2002) (Licensing Manager)
Jay founded Digi Ronin Games in 2008 with Paul Potera and Ben Moy. He has developed and continues to maintain relationships with companies such as National Geographic, Disney, Cartoon Network, MTV, Nickelodeon, and Microsoft. Over the past several years alone he has overseen the development of more than a dozen titles based on a variety of licenses such as Garfield, Holly Hobby, Strawberry Shortcake, and a wide selection of Disney characters. These titles spanned the Nintendo GBA and DS; Microsoft Xbox 360; and PC.
Prior to helping found Digi Ronin Games, Jay worked with Octagon Entertainment and Merscom Games. During his time with Octagon, Jay arranged numerous deals across the globe for PC, GameCubeTM, Playstation 2®, and XboxTM games. Jay also proved to be a key evaluator of projects, having secured some of Octagon's most successful games. As his work migrated to the Merscom side of the business, Jay was key in building the digital distribution network that is still in use today.
Jay regularly provides advice for the development community through lectures at GDC as well as the Triangle Gaming Expo. Jay also contributed chapters on contract negotiation to the books "Game Design Methods" and "Secrets of the Game Business" from Charles River Media.
Jay received his BA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1998.
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Home Press Releases Malaria Vaccine Initiative, Merck and NYU Langone Medical Center Collaborate to Research...
Malaria Vaccine Initiative, Merck and NYU Langone Medical Center Collaborate to Research Potential Malaria Vaccine
Development of a vaccine to prevent the malaria parasite from entering the human liver is the goal of a new collaboration announced by global leaders in malaria research and vaccine development. The PATH Malaria Vaccine Initiative (MVI), Merck (known outside the US and Canada as MSD), and NYU Langone Medical Center are working together to evaluate an approach targeting a novel part of a major surface protein on the malaria parasite. Malaria is estimated to kill close to 900,000 people each year with the majority of deaths occurring in children under the age of five in sub-Saharan Africa. The circumsporozoite protein (CSP) has been recognized as a potential target in the development of vaccines focused on the earlier stages of malaria infection. The researchers working on this project are focusing on a new approach that targets a region of CSP important to a critical function of the protein. By blocking this function, it is hoped that invasion of the parasite into the liver, an essential step in causing malaria disease, can be prevented.
Dr. Elizabeth Nardin, professor in the Department of Medical Parasitology at NYU Langone Medical Center said, We think we can improve the way sub-unit vaccines are designed by strategically targeting this critical protein function. Other vaccine approaches targeting CSP have required extremely high levels of antibody, which are difficult to elicit and to maintain. This approach has the potential to address that problem.
The rationale for pursuing this targeted "peptide protein conjugate" approach is based on knowledge of both the vaccine technology to be used and the targeting of a particular malaria protein known to elicit an immune response. CSP has already been shown to have significant protective efficacy in the field, in the context of RTS,S, the most advanced malaria vaccine candidate, now in a Phase III clinical trial. Additionally, other conjugate-based vaccines developed against bacterial pathogens have been incorporated into licensed, widely used pediatric vaccines by Merck.
Dr. John Shiver, vice president of vaccines discovery at Merck said, History has shown that vaccines can be a powerful tool against disease. We recognize that new methods and partnerships, like this collaboration with MVI and NYU Langone Medical Center, are important to continue innovation in the battle against the malaria parasite.
lthough this vaccine approach is being tested primarily for use in children younger than one year of age, it could be used to help prevent disease in all populations vulnerable to Plasmodium falciparum, the most deadly species of the parasite, and could potentially be adapted to prevent P. vivax as well. Approximately 40 percent of the world's population liveas at risk of contracting malaria caused by P. vivax and/or P. falciparum.
"Though it is quite early, we are excited to have the opportunity to explore the promise of this innovative vaccine approach with Merck and MVI," said Dr. Photini Sinnis, associate professor in Medical Parasitology at NYU Langone Medical Center.
About the PATH Malaria Vaccine Initiative (MVI)
The PATH Malaria Vaccine Initiative (MVI) is a global program established at PATH in 1999 through an initial grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. MVI's mission is to accelerate the development of malaria vaccines and ensure their availability and accessibility in the developing world. MVI's vision is a world free from malaria. For more information, please visit www.malariavaccine.org.
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Add to My Calendar 01/30/2019 1:15pm 01/31/2019 3:15am America/New_York "Puddle Jumpers"
Puddle Jumpers Ages 4 & 5 with an adult. Explore the trails of Pyramid Mountain with your preschooler, and learn about the natural world through the season during six weeks of walks, activities, and crafts. Cost: $55 per child.
Topics of discussion to include changes to the township's recycling procedures.
Danielle Colombo, registered dietician from Shoprite, Lincoln Park will bring ideas & snacks to help celebrate Valentine's Day!
Celebrate Arbor Day at the Land Conservancy's headquarters, WildAcres , a Montville public park, located at 19 Boonton Ave.
Children aged 5 -10 are invited to join us for tree planting, hike, tour of our native garden, craft project and refreshments.
MONTVILLE, NJ - Last Sunday, April 14, was a fun day to be a kid in Montville Township. For on that day, the annual Easter egg hunt was held at the turf fields of Montville Community Park.
MONTVILLE, NJ - Montville residents learned a little darker side of local county history through the subject of America's wicked past with slavery at the Montville Township Public Library on March 14.
MONTVILLE, NJ - On April 5, Hilldale Elementary held its annual TREP$ Marketplace for its fourth and fifth grades, within its gymnasium. This year, over 200 residents, friends and family arrived at the school and shopped around 30 different vendors.
Jersey Shore Outdoors: LBI Area Fishing Update by Jim Hutchinson, Sr.
NEW YORK, NY -- Jaguar USA, based in Mahwah, New Jersey, was the recipient of the top three World Car Awards at the New York International Auto Show this year for the same model, the Jaguar I-PACE.
MONTVILLE, NJ - For the Montville girls lacrosse team, much of the focus this season has been on rising sophomore midfielder Maddy Kelly, who has emerged as the team's top scoring threat with 30 goals going into Saturday's Morris County Tournament game against Parsippany.
The following homes have OPEN HOUSES presented by RE/MAX NEIGHBORHOOD PROPERTIES this weekend.
From 1 - 4 p.m.
Contact LISA MOTISI for more info.
From 2 - 4 p.m.
15 Diann Drive | Montville Twp.
Contact SALLY VREELAND NOVAK for more info.
Connectivity – a doublespeak word if there ever was one.
It is, in fact, dis-connectivity. Life through devices makes us not present in our immediate world and takes us outside of ourselves and into the world of entertainment, sports, social media, etc.
Why would they all leave?
It's the question to which I know the answer to, but still find it incomprehensible when I see the rugged beauty and enjoy the simple lifestyle of Southern Italy even for a too-short vacation.
They left to find work. They left for the promise of America, and the belief that aspiration leads to ascension.
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