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Zubrin says NASA should just buy tickets with SpaceX for moon
Posted on 26 June, 2020 by Eclipse Now
Mars Society's Robert Zubrin says SpaceX should do the run at something like 1/20th the cost of NASA's SLS. I'll hand you over without any further ado.
By Robert Zubrin & Homer Hickam, Washington Post, 06.22.20
The success last month of the SpaceX Dragon's flight to the International Space Station was the first time in nearly a decade that Americans traveled into space aboard an American vehicle launched from U.S. soil. That is important, but we think the flight actually means even more. This commercially developed spacecraft has given our nation the means to carry crews to the moon — and perhaps beyond — much faster and cheaper than has ever been envisioned. Shouldn't we take advantage of it?
In March 2019, Vice President Pence challenged NASA to land astronauts on the moon by 2024 "by any means necessary." This was a potential breakthrough, because after nearly 50 years of drift, the White House was finally giving NASA's human spaceflight program a concrete goal with a clear timeline and forceful support — a necessity for any progress and the restoration of the agency's can-do spirit. The purpose for the mission itself is a blend of economic, scientific and world leadership goals designed to make the investment worthwhile to all Americans.
NASA's response to Pence's challenge was to proceed with what it already had in the pipeline: the Orion crewed spacecraft and the massive shuttle-derived Space Launch System (SLS) heavy-lift expendable booster rocket. SLS has been in slow-walk development since 2006, with more than $18 billion spent, but it is still years away from launch. Considering this track record, we unhappily doubt the SLS/Orion combination will meet the vice president's challenge.
But now we have an alternative. The contract that resulted in the Dragon crewed spacecraft was issued by NASA in 2014. Six years and $3 billion later, it has flown astronauts into orbit. What SpaceX did was show that a well-led entrepreneurial team can achieve results that were previously thought to require the efforts of superpowers, and in a small fraction of the time and cost, and even — as demonstrated by its reusable Falcon launch vehicles — do things deemed impossible altogether. This is a revolution.
We recognize the hard work that NASA and its contractors have put forth on Orion/SLS, but they have simply been left behind by more nimble commercial companies. Dragon is not just cheaper than Orion; it is much better, because it is much lighter. The Dragon has a mass of 9.5 tons, compared to Orion's 26.5 tons. Orion could have been designed lighter, but NASA has received so many conflicting directives from successive administrations — Orion was once required to fly to the asteroid belt! — it ended up with an elephant, not the racehorse it needed.
Moreover, SLS cannot deliver Orion to low lunar orbit like Apollo with enough propellant to fly it home. To fix this, NASA wants to build a new space station in high lunar orbit, which it calls the Gateway, to provide Orion with a destination that it can reach. But to travel down to the moon and back up to the high Gateway orbit requires a lander with double the propellant needed from low orbit. This Rube Goldbergian plan will cost billions and add years to the schedule of what has become known as the Artemis program.
But is Crew Dragon capable of replacing Orion? We think so. Weighing only 20 percent more than the Apollo capsule, it has 50 percent more internal space, making it more than large enough. Not only that, we wouldn't need to wait or pay for an SLS to get it there. SpaceX's already operational Falcon Heavy launcher could send it to low lunar orbit with a fully fueled return stage, eliminating the necessity for the Gateway station. To land would still be a two-rocket situation — one to deliver the Dragon to lunar orbit and another to send the lander — but vastly cheaper and faster, requiring two Falcon Heavy rockets instead of two SLS boosters, which each cost 10 times as much. NASA has tapped Blue Origin (whose founder, Jeff Bezos, also owns The Post), Dynetics and SpaceX in a moon-lander competition. We anticipate the same entrepreneurial spirit that produced Crew Dragon to prevail in its development.
It's time to get on board with the new reality SpaceX and other commercial companies, working closely with NASA, have provided. We propose that a Crew Dragon first be sent in an Apollo 8-type flight around the moon as a demonstration, followed closely by a landing with a commercial lander. The SLS being assembled can be reserved for a future heavy uncrewed payload; Orion can be readied for use in Mars or other crewed interplanetary missions. The question for the administration and Congress is this: Do you really want to reach the moon by 2024?
Robert Zubrin is founder of the Mars Society and president of Pioneer Astronautics. His latest book is "The Case for Space: How the Revolution in Spaceflight Opens Up a Future of Limitless Possibility." Homer Hickam is the author of "Rocket Boys/October Sky," a retired NASA astronaut trainer and spacecraft engineer, and a board member of the U.S. Space and Rocket Center.
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With this issue, the Catholic New World salutes and thanks the religious men and women who have devoted their lives to serving the people of God. In the following pages, we honor hundreds of teachers, nurses, chaplains and parish priests who have given anywhere from 15 to 85 years in service of the Lord. Join us in offering them our thanks.
SISTER MARY MARTIN VOGLEWEDE was a teacher and social service provider and did neighborhood outreach. She served at St. Nicholas, Evanston; Unity House; and in Wisconsin, Alabama and Indiana. She is retired at Nazareth Court, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.
SISTER ROSALINDA GRIGONIS served in education, administration and business. She served at Maria High School; Immaculate Conception (44th Street); Sts. Peter and Paul; St. George; Holy Family Villa, Palos Park; Nativity BVM; in the Joliet, Illinois, diocese; and in New Mexico, Nebraska and Pennsylvania. She does prayer ministry at Our Lady of Victory Convent, Lemont.
SISTER M. IMMACULA WENDT has been a teacher, administrator and congregational leader: general superior, general treasurer and motherhouse maintenance supervisor and treasurer. She served at St. George (Bridgeport); in the Joliet, Illinois, diocese; and in New Mexico. She is the assistant general superior and general treasurer in Chicago for her congregation.
SISTER AGNETTE BENGAL was a teacher, principal, social worker, treasurer, seamstress and community leader. She served at St. Gregory; Josephinum High School; Maria Immaculata Convent; St. Alphonsus, Prospect Heights; and in Missouri, Michigan and Louisiana. She now does prayerful presence at Sacred Heart Convent, Wilmette.
SISTER MARY EILEEN O'CONNOR, whose home parishes were St. Gertrude, Franklin Park, and St. Aloysius, dedicated her religious life to education at the elementary, high school and college levels. She served at St. Theresa, Palatine; St. Clement; Mallinckrodt College and Loyola University- Mallinckrodt Campus, Wilmette; and in Louisiana and Minnesota. She is retired at Sacred Heart Convent, Wilmette.
SISTER THERESE FIELDS was a teacher, principal and administrator; did vocation and formation ministry; was House of Prayer coordinator; and ministered to the poor. She served at St. Aloysius; St. Martha, Morton Grove; St. Theresa, Palatine; St. Mary of Celle, Berwyn; and St. Joseph, Wilmette. She now does light duties, is the convent annalist and shares and converses each week with high school students at Sacred Heart Convent, Wilmette.
SISTER MARY JANE (MARIE WILLIAM) SCHALLERT taught at St. Matthew, Queen of Angels, St. Nicholas of Tolentine, in other Illinois towns and in Ohio, Florida, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas. She is retired in Adrian, Michigan.
SISTER ANN PATRICE REMKUS ministered in teaching, alumnae and development work and pastoral ministry. She served at St. Laurence; Aquinas High School; Regina Dominican High School, Wilmette; Our Lady of Charity, Cicero; St. Victor, Calumet City; in other Illinois towns; and in Michigan, Iowa, Arizona and California. She is retired at the motherhouse in Adrian, Michigan.
SISTER JEAN MAUREEN TOBIN, from St. Felicitas Parish, was a teacher, principal and secretary. She served at St. Rita; St. Mary, Star of the Sea; Our Lady of Good Counsel; St. Cyprian, River Grove; in other Illinois towns; and in Michigan and South Africa. She is an assistant in the congregation history department at the Adrian, Michigan, motherhouse.
SISTER GLORIA (AMABILIS) HIGGINS was a teacher and served in her community's business office. She served at Epiphany; in Rockford, Illinois; and in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Kansas. She is retired at the motherhouse in Sinsinawa, Wisconsin.
SISTER KATHLEEN (MARIE WINIFRED) O'DONNELL, from St. Benedict Parish, was a teacher and secretary. She served her congregation's eastern province in River Forest; at Visitation; Misericordia Home North; in Rockford, Illinois and in Oklahoma; Washington, D.C.; Minnesota; Wisconsin; and Alabama. She is retired at the motherhouse, Sinsinawa, Wisconsin.
SISTER DIONA McNICHOLS, from St. Angela Parish, ministered in teaching, administration and business. She served at Dominican University (formerly Rosary College) and at St. Luke, both in River Forest, and in Montana and Wisconsin. She is retired at St. Dominic Villa, Sinsinawa, Wisconsin.
SISTER MARY HILARION GROCHOWSKI, from St. Casimir Parish, was a principal and ministered in support services. She served at St. Mary Magdalene; St. Stanislaus, Posen; St. Hedwig, Niles; St. John of God, Sts. Peter and Paul; in Joliet and Peoria, Illinois; and in Alabama, Wisconsin and Minnesota. She does prayer ministry at Our Lady of the Angels Convent.
SISTER MARY PRESENTIA NITECKE worked in education and music and with medical records. She served at St. Helen; St. Joseph; St. Mary Magdalene; St. Stanislaus, Posen; Holy Innocents; St. John of God; St. James; Sacred Heart; St. Bronislava; Our Lady of Ransom, Niles; Mother of Good Counsel Provincial House; in Belleville and Joliet, Illinois; and in Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota and Texas. She lives in Milwaukee.
SISTER MARY JANELLA WARCHAL, from St. John of God Parish, worked in education and health care. She served at St. Helen; St. Stanislaus, Posen; Our Lady of Good Counsel Care Center; International Cord Rosary Center-Mother of Good Counsel Convent; in Centralia, Illinois; and in Wisconsin. She does prayer ministry at Our Lady of the Angels Convent.
SISTER MARY CAROLITA TURZINSKI was a principal, provincial and day care administrator and she did outreach ministry. She served at St. Wenceslaus; Good Shepherd; Mother of Good Counsel Province; Good Counsel High School; St. Joseph High School; Felician College; in the Joliet, Illinois, diocese; and in Wisconsin. She now does hospitality and is an outreach minister at St. Clare Convent, Polonia, Wisconsin.
SISTER MARY MONICA SZCZEPKOWSKI, from St. Mary Magdalene Parish, has worked in education, provincial administration and human resources. She served at St. Joseph; Holy Innocents; Mother of Good Counsel Province; St. Isidore, Blue Island; in Centralia, Illinois; and in Minnesota. She is a human resources assistant, St. Mary Hospital, Centralia, Illinois.
Sister M. Veronica Kovas did farm work, laundry and food service as a cafeteria planner and cook for her community, most of them at the same time. From 1941 to 1955, she operated heavy farm equipment; drove a team of horses to assist in the plowing, planting and harvesting of crops; milked a herd of cows, fed the pigs and did other farm-related chores, all while wearing her religious habit. Sister Veronica also was the community laundress and an operator of heavy industrial machines for 45 years of her religious life and worked in food service for 56 years of her time as a Sister of St. Francis of Christ the King. She served at Mount Assisi Academy, Alvernia Manor Retirement Home and Mount Assisi Convent in Lemont. She is retired at St. Joseph Convent Infirmary, Lemont.
SISTER M. GERMAINE SULAK was a teacher, principal, administrator, organist, religious education teacher, CCD coordinator, health care supervisor, child care supervisor, support staff member and sacristan. She served at St. George; Holy Trinity; Sacred Heart (East 96th Street); Avernia Manor, Lemont, St. Stephen; in Itasca, Illinois; and in Indiana, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Wisconsin and Kansas. She is a member of the support staff at Alvernia Manor.
SISTER M. BARBARA MARKOVICH was a teacher, principal, administrator, congregation leader, formation directress, provincial vicaress and retreat staff member and spiritual director. She served at Mount Assisi Academy, Lemont; at the House of Prayer; in Bolingbrook and Joliet, Illinois; and in Wisconsin, Kansas and Pennsylvania. She is director of the Our Lady of the Angels retreat ministry, Lemont.
SISTER IOLA STECHER was a teacher at Immaculate Conception (31st Street); St. Clara; St. Joseph, Wilmette; and St. Mary, Buffalo Grove. She is a volunteer and serves in the ministry of prayer and presence at St. Joseph Convent, Milwaukee.
SISTER GERMAINE WERTH was a homemaker. She served at Alvernia High School Convent and St. Clara Convent. She does ministry of prayer and presence and is a rose-petal rosary maker at Sacred Heart Convent, Milwaukee.
SISTER CLAIRE PINK was a teacher and musician. She served at St. Philomena, St. Benedict, St. Clara and St. Matthias. She is a volunteer at St. Joseph Convent, Milwaukee.
SISTER LARINA WILLIAMS, a Chicago native, was a teacher and assistant principal. She served at Holy Angels, St. Martin, St. Clara, St. Kilian and Ascension/St. Susanna, Harvey. She serves in the ministry of prayer and presence in Milwaukee.
SISTER PAULINE (GERTRUDE) LOGSDON worked in education and catechesis. She served at St. Francis De Paula; St. Gerald, Oak Lawn; and in Iowa; Chuiucanas, Peru; and Freeport, Grand Bahamas. She now does prayer and presence at the Canticle, Clinton, Iowa.
SISTER BEATRICE (THERESE MARTIN) GRIFFIN, from St. Viator Parish, worked in education and administration. She served at St. Gerald, Oak Lawn, and in several cities in California. She assists with care and appointments for elderly sisters in Clinton, Iowa.
SISTER JULIA RDZAK, from St. John of God Parish, was a teacher, secretary and pastoral minister. She served at St. Barbara; Transfiguration; Queen of the Universe; Lourdes High School; at the Bartlett Learning Center; and as coordinator, Immaculata Congregational Home and Infirmary in Bartlett; as a member of the provincial team; at the American Medical Association; and in Indiana. She is retired at Clare Oaks, Bartlett.
SISTER LEE ANNE DANCZAK was a teacher, lab technician and pastoral minister. She served at St. Barbara, St. John Bosco, Immaculate Conception (South Chicago), in Streamwood and in Indiana and Nebraska. She is retired in Ord, Nebraska, where she tutors at St. Mary School.
SISTER MARCIANA LYNCH, from Resurrection Parish, was a maternity nurse and supervisor; coordinator of the School of Practical Nursing; a hospital administrator; convent administrative assistant; and director and staff assistant in the Materials Management corporate office. She now does ministry of prayer and volunteers her services at St. Francis Convent, Springfield, Illinois.
SISTER IGNATIUS REMIAN, from St. John Cantius Parish, was a medical technologist, member of the surgery waiting room support staff and in the leadership of her congregation. She served at St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital; Holy Family Hospital, Des Plaines; and in Texas, New Mexico and Italy. She is retired at Nazarethville, Des Plaines.
SISTER MARCELLA FLAT, from St. Michael Parish (South Shore), was a teacher, principal and provincial councilor. She served at Holy Trinity; Immaculate Heart of Mary; St. Patricia, Hickory Hills; St. Ladislaus; St. Emily, Mount Prospect; St. Andrew the Apostle, Calumet City; and in Texas. She is retired and volunteers as a switchboard operator in Des Plaines.
SISTER ELIZABETH JEAN RONKOWSKI, from St. Michael Parish (South Shore), was a teacher, principal, local superior and provincial secretary, and she worked in the business office and in purchasing. She served at St. Blase, Argo; Holy Family Academy; St. Emily, Mount Prospect; and Nazarethville, and she now is the retreat director at the House of Prayer, Des Plaines.
SISTER FRANCETTA KUNKEL was a hospital treasurer and worked in education, mission education and communications. She served at St. Norbert, Northbrook, and is retired at the Convent of the Holy Spirit, Northfield, where she does liturgy planning.
SISTER MATHILDE STEFFENS worked in food management. She served at her order's provincial house and at the Society of the Divine Word's St. Mary's Mission Seminary, Techny. She lives at the Convent of the Holy Spirit, Northfield.
Sister Mary Alice Giese, from St. Dorothy Parish, was a primary and middle school teacher, school administrator and skilled care provider. She ministered at Our Lady of Bethlehem; Nazareth Academy, LaGrange Park and Resurrection Life Center.
Sister Lorraine Ruh, from Holy Rosary Parish, was a primary school teacher and administrator at the motherhouse. She served at St. Barbara, St. Mary, St. John Fisher and St. Francis Xavier, LaGrange. She does prayer ministry at the congregation's motherhouse in LaGrange Park.
Sister Adrienne Schmidt was a middle school teacher, school administrator and food service manager who ministered at Nazareth Academy, LaGrange Park; and St. Francis Xavier School, LaGrange. She provides support services at the Sisters of St. Joseph motherhouse in LaGrange Park.
SISTER ROSANNE STUMP calls St. James Parish, Arlington Heights, home. She was a teacher, principal and administrator. She served at St. Raphael; St. Gregory High School; Academy of Our Lady; Preston Publishing Company, Niles; Montay College; College of Lake County; Evanston Township High School, Evanston; Oakton Community College, Des Plaines; Living Word Center, Arlington Heights; in Westmont, Illinois; and in Louisiana, Iowa and Idaho. She is retired in Arlington Heights.
SISTER MARY ANN ZRUST, from St. Mary of the Lake Parish, was an elementary school teacher, principal, a member of the Sisters of the Living Word leadership team, pastoral associate, office manager, congregation historian and administrative assistant for the Vicar for Priests, Archdiocese of Chicago. She also served at St. Juliana; St. Mary of Celle, Berwyn; Sisters of the Living Word, Arlington Heights; and in Missouri, Minnesota, Louisiana and Texas. She is retired in Chicago.
SISTER JOAN (MAGDALETTA) STRITESKY, from Mary Queen of Heaven, Berwyn, was an educator, administrator, coordinator of the associates for the BVM congregation and family life educator. She served at St. Celestine, Elmwood Park; in Rock Island, Illinois; and in Tennessee, Iowa, California and Colorado. She is retired in Dubuque, Iowa.
SISTER CARMELLE ZSERDIN, from St. Michael Parish, was an educator who served as professor of art at Clarke University, Dubuque, Iowa, where she has been since 1962.
SISTER MARY RALPH ORLINSKI, a Chicago native, taught elementary school in the Chicago area for 60 years. She served at St. Catherine/St. Lucy, Oak Park; St. James; St. Stephen; St. Joseph, Libertyville; St. Lucy; Precious Blood; St. Finbarr; Resurrection; Our Lady of Mount Carmel; and in Elgin. She now does ministry of prayer at Mercy Circle.
SISTER MARY ROSALIE FITZPATRICK, a Chicago native, was a teacher and minister of care. She served at St. Rose of Lima; St. Cecilia; Little Flower; St. Xavier Academy; Mercy High School; St. Xavier University; St. Germaine, Oak Lawn; Christ Hospital, Oak Lawn; in Dundee, Illinois; and in Wisconsin and Rhode Island. She lives at Mercy Circle and does ministry of prayer.
SISTER ANNE MARIE DORAN, a Chicago native, was a teacher, nurse and office staff member. She served at St. Gabriel; St. Malachy; St. John of the Cross, Western Springs; Resurrection; Holy Rosary; Mercy Medical Center; in Rockford, Illinois; and in Wisconsin. She ministers in prayer at Mercy Circle.
SISTER SHEILA MEGLEY was development director at Mother McAuley High School and St. Francis High School; a member of the leadership team of the newly formed Mercy Sisters West Midwest Community; was provost of Salve Regina University in Rhode Island and president of Regis College in Massachusetts. She is a trustee of her community and lives at Mercy Circle.
SISTER JEANETTE DeBROSSE taught at St. Victor, St. Robert Bellarmine and Notre Dame High School. She does community service at MND Health Center, Cincinnati.
SISTER JOAN SHIELDS, a Chicago native, served in religious education at St. John the Apostle, St. Alexander and Our Lady of the Wayside, where now is the director of religious education.
SISTER ANTOINETE VOLK worked in food service and in senior care and community service. She served at Angel Guardian Orphanage, St. Augustine School, United Stand Family Center and Sts. Peter and Paul Convent. She lives at Catherine Kasper Home, Donaldson, Indiana, and does sewing there.
MOTHER MARY TERESITA has dedicated her religious life to contemplative prayer, adoration, praise and intercession for the local and universal church. She entered the Poor Clare Monastery in Roswell, New Mexico, came to Chicago for the re-foundation of the Poor Clares in the archdiocese in 2000, and moved to the newly constructed Palos Park monastery in 2003.
SISTER CHARLES ELLEN TURK was a teacher and principal. She served at St. Leo, St. Angela, St. Mel-Holy Ghost, St. Angela and Mother Theodore Guerin High School, River Grove, and in Indiana. She ministers in prayer at St. Mary of the Woods, Indiana.
SISTER MARIE DAVID SCHROEDER was an educator at Maternity BVM, St. Mel, St. Sylvester and St. Francis Xavier, Wilmette. She ministers in residential services at St. Mary of the Woods, Indiana.
SISTER MARGARET ANN WILSON (ANN GERARD) devoted her religious life to education and health care. She served at Our Lady of Sorrows, Immaculate Conception, St. Angela, Holistic Health Care and in Oklahoma and Indiana. She ministers as an outpatient assistant/companion at St. Mary of the Woods, Indiana.
SISTER JOSEPHINE PAOLINELLI, from St. Ferdinand Parish, was a teacher, business manager, office administrator and bookkeeper. She served at Our Lady of Sorrows, St. Genevieve, Providence-St. Mel and in Rolling Meadows. She is a volunteer at Gottlieb Hospital, Melrose Park.
SISTER M. JULIANNE MACIUSZEK, from St. Casimir Parish, was a teacher, principal, supervisor, secretary, receptionist and health care worker. She served at St. Casimir; St. Thecla; St. Mary of the Angels; St. Bede, Ingleside; and Presence Resurrection Medical Center. She is retired and lives at Queen of the Resurrection House of Prayer.
SISTER KATHLEEN ANN SKROCKI was a day care provider, teacher, substitute teacher, vocation directress and campus minister. She served at Resurrection Day Care, Resurrection College Prep High School and as a teacher and principal in New York, Connecticut and New Jersey. She is a vocation directress in Chicago.
SISTER MARY BARBARA SNIEGOWSKI, from St. Robert Bellarmine Parish, was a teacher, administrator, provincial superior, secretary and treasurer, vocation/formation directress, director of the Resurrection Life Center and intercommunity liaison. She served at St. Casimir; Queen of the Rosary, Elk Grove Village; Presence Resurrection Life Center; and in Ohio. She is the provincial secretary, provincial councilor and archivist in Chicago.
SISTER MARCIANA ZAMBIASI was a formator for the junior sisters in North America; Provincial Treasurer, Our Lady of Fatima Province; and a leader in her congregation. She is the local superior of the Bishop Scalabrini Community, Melrose Park.
BROTHER NICHOLAS GEIMER, an Evanston native whose home parish was St. Timothy, was an educator and did formation work. He served at St. Patrick High School, St. Mel High School and in Nairobi, Kenya. He is retired at De LaSalle High School, Minneapolis.
BROTHER RAPHAEL MASCARI, a Chicago native from Our Lady of the Mount Parish, Cicero, was an educator at St. Francis High School, Wheaton, Illinois, and Lewis University, Romeoville, Illinois, where he is a mathematics professor.
BROTHER JOHN STEPHEN O'KEEFE taught and worked in the Leo High School Community. He lives at the St. Joseph's Residence Community, New Rochelle, New York.
FATHER VINCENT ELSEN was an instructor, Mission Band member, retreat house director, pastor and chaplain. He served at St. Augustine, Corpus Christi High School and was director of the Newman Center in Ruston, Louisiana. He is retired and does supply ministry at St. Clare's Friary, Alton, Illinois.
FATHER VENARD KOSMMER was a pastor, instructor and administrator who served at Corpus Christi High School and Hales Franciscan High School and now is senior parochial vicar at Notre Dame Parish, Clarendon Hills, Illinois.
FATHER ANDRE SCHLUDECKER was a pastor and confessor. He served at St. Peter and in Wisconsin. He is the chaplain to the Franciscan Sisters of Springfield, Illinois.
BROTHER RAYMOND SHUBERT has been an office staff member, tailor and liturgical designer. He served at Hales Franciscan High School and now works at St. Peter's in the Loop.
FATHER WILLIAM WOESTMAN has ministered in teaching and administration. He served as director of Our Lady of the Snows, Belleville, Illinois; was provincial, Central U.S. Province for the Missionary Oblates, St. Paul, Minnesota; director of the Missionary Association of Mary Immaculate in Rome; was a member of the canon law faculty in Ottawa, Canada; and now serves in the Office of Canonical Services for the Archdiocese of Chicago.
FATHER CHARLES SCHNEIDER was a missionary, bursar, regional superior, rector, associate novice master and mission secretary for the Province of Ghana, where he worked for 55 years. He is retired in Techny.
FATHER STANLEY PLUTZ was a missionary priest in the Philippines, where he taught and served as a spiritual director at Divine Word and diocesan seminaries. He was one of two vice-postulators for the cause of canonization of St. Arnold Janssen. He is retired in Techny.
BROTHER KEN VALOIS, from St. Helena parish, worked in education, fine arts and pottery. He also completed the Chicago Marathon twice. He is retired in Techny.
FATHER BILL HALVEY, from St. Mel Parish, worked in Papua New Guinea for 26 years, first as a brother, then as a priest. He was a teacher, pastor and retreat center director. He was the U.S. Post Office postmaster at Techny and was chaplain to cloistered Benedictine Sisters. He served in Mississippi, New Jersey and Wyoming. He is retired in Techny.
FATHER SIMON LEFEBVRE has been a teacher and a parish priest. He ministered in Peoria, Illinois; Nevada; California; and Taiwan, and was in residence and provided sacramental ministry at St. Viator Parish. He is retired at the Viatorian Province Center Residence in Arlington Heights.
FATHER JOHN VAN WIEL was a high school chemistry teacher. He served at St. Viator High School, Arlington Heights, and in Rock Island, Kankakee and Springfield, Illinois. He is retired and lives at the Viatorian Province Center, Arlington Heights.
FATHER L. FREDY SANTOS has been a high school teacher and parish priest. He served in his native Colombia and in Belize. He now is associate pastor of St. Theresa in Kankakee, Illinois.
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With the preserved remnants of the Qing and Ming dynasties, Huang Long Xi Ancient Town is a maze of restored, ancient streets filled with tea houses, souvenier shops and plenty of food vendors to satisfy any appetite. Walking the cobblestone streets will transport you back in time, while sipping tea along the riverfront will create an unforgettable experience.
Getting there is easy—from the Xiannmen Bus Station in Chengdu, purchase a one-way ticket to Huang Long Xi Ancient Town (14rmb). Buses leave Chengdu every 25 minutes and the journey takes about an hour, with a few stops near the end. Once at the final stop, get off the bus and wait for a local bus (1rmb) to transport you to the gates of Huang Long Xi Ancient Town, or you could walk 500 meters, upslope to town.
While this ancient town is a happy place to spend the day, it is a tourist spot and tends to get very busy and overcrowded. So after taking some time to walk the streets in the ancient town—preferrably the ones at the tail end—find your way over to the river where you can then relax with a cup of tea and take in all the sights.
Thanks to CometoChengdu for inviting Traveldudes to visit Chengdu, China. Traveldudes maintains full editorial control of content published on this site.


I don't know if I'm qualified to write about this topic but hey I have lost things too, so I will speak from experience.
We currently lost out car… it got stolen. I was not there, hubs was and when he called me to say the car is gone, I lost all functions in my system and everything around me became a haze, the moment I got back to reality I was crying or I had tears streaming off my eyes and making everything blurry. Had so many questions, prayed and asked some more questions.
Few years when I lost my mom, the shock was not so much as to derail my thoughts too much, maybe because even to this day I kind of think I had a warning from God. But it was loss too much to bear, had to have a different look at my life and make with a life alterations. See that why I say loss kind of reminds you that you are alive.
You see loss is something else, it's probably a way of life to wake you up from whatever life sleep you were in, and it's always brings a sense of wonder, and questions that brings you closer to understanding that truly am alive, not that you needed to be reminded but I guess so.
Loss as we will know it is part of life, part of our everyday existence and without it, life would be good, then normal, then boring & repeat. Somehow at later stage you tend to think back and say, thank you Lord for losing such & such because I have better now, or in a better place or better season.
After all everything in life has its own time, its own season as rightly put I Ecclesiastes chapter 3.
I'm writing this post to encourage myself to wake up, show up and do at the worst time of my life. Hope it gives you closure or hope. Better things are ahead!!


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Q: React hooks not showing correct data when component is rendered I have created a hook in a component as below.
useEffect(() => {
    axios
      .get("http://127.0.0.1:5000/v1/matches")
      .then((response) => {
        getStatusCode(response.data.code);
        console.log("responseCode",responseCode);
        getMatchdata(response.data.result);
        setInfo(<MatchData responseCode={responseCode} matchdata={matchdata} />);
      })
      .catch((error) => console.log(error));

  },[]);

This is a state function used in the above effect
 const [info, setInfo] = useState();

I expected the above useEffect should return me some data in the below block

 {info}

but it is showing wrong data, whereas I have created another function to trigger on Refresh button as
function refresh() {
    setInfo(<MatchData responseCode={responseCode} matchdata={matchdata} />);
  }

this function is returning me correct data. I want to create a functionality that will dynamically update the div element with change in state of {info}, by default when the page is loaded first, it should fetch data from the endpoint used here only. I'm new to React. Where I'm going wrong and how do I achieve it?

A: I don't want to say this is wrong, but this seems like an atypical approach from what I've seen in the wild. Specifically I am talking about storing a JS/JSX or TS/TSX element in a state object. I have more commonly seen a value stored in that type of variable and that value changing when necessary via the set dispatch function. Then the state object is passed to the component who needs it to do something. In react, when the value of that state object changes, it will cause the component who uses it to re-render. If I were coding this, this is what my code would look like.
const [info, setInfo] = useState();

const getData = () => {
  axios
    .get("http://127.0.0.1:5000/v1/matches")
    .then((response) => {
      setInfo(response.json())
    })
    .catch((error) => console.log(error));
}

const divComponent = ({info}) => (

{info.data.code}

{info.data.result}

)

const refreshButton = () => (
  <button onClick(()=>getData())>Refresh</button>
)

Unless you only specifically want something to happen once at component mount, you would not use useEffect() like you did in your code. If the decision to refresh were coming from an external object with state instead of the refresh button, you could add that object whose state changes to the dependency array of the useEffect function. This would cause the refresh to run any time that object's state value changes. In the code above, getData() (which might need to be async) will only run when called. Then you have a component called divComponent which is expecting info to have value. When rendering this component you would want a null check like I coded below. Finally the refreshButton component will call getData() when it is clicked.
Then in your code that renders this, I would have something like this:
<>
  {info ? <divComponent info={info} /> :
There is no info
}
  <refreshButton />
</>

The code above will check if the state object info has value, and if it does it will render the divComponent with your data values. If it does not, instead it will show the p tag explaining that there is no data. Either way it will render the refreshButton, which would run the getData() function again when clicked.
** EDIT **
Based on your comment, here is another approach so you can have a value on page load and update when necessary:
import {useState, useEffect} from "react";

const [info, setInfo] = useState();

const getData = () => {
  axios
    .get("http://127.0.0.1:5000/v1/matches")
    .then((response) => {
      setInfo(response.json())
    })
    .catch((error) => console.log(error));
}

useEffect(()=> {
  getData();
}, [])

const divComponent = ({info}) => (

{info.data.code}

{info.data.result}

)

const refreshButton = () => (
  <button onClick(()=>getData())>Refresh</button>
)

export const Page = () => (
  <>
    {info ? <divComponent info={info} /> :
There is no info
}
    <refreshButton />
  </>
);

A: your method is quite complex. I believe you need to add your MatchData Component Inside the div in this way.Also Don't Need To Call State Method setInfo() in useEffect hook.Only responseCode and matchdata Needed that is already adjusted by you in useEffect Hook.

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A hog ? You mean a hedge-hog ?
Or is it a porcupine ?
It's a nice doodle, so keep on doodling ! Did you see all the doodles queen Beatrix made when she was a student, they are quite nice.Very sophisticated of course.


In 2019 inline skater are participating for the first time at Santander Marathon.
On this page you get all the important information for these competitions.
You find an interactive course map and many other information about the course. What is in my starting documents? Where can I get them and how does the pickup and delivery work? All answers to these questions you find here.
When? June, 09, at 8:30 am.
Start? Santander-Platz 1, 41061 Mönchengladbach.
How? On inline- or roller-skates.
The use of helmets is mandatory for children*.
We recommend the the use of protectors and helmets for every participant to prevent injuries.
Even experienced skaters should wear protectors, in the event that unexpected situations occur.
*In German law child is, who is not yet 14 years old.
How get the starting documents?
Pickup spot 08/06/2019 (03:00 p.m. – 07:00 p.m., finish area Geroweiher) 09/06/2019 (07:00 a.m. – one hour before the start, Santander Consumer Bank AG, Santander Platz 1, 41061 Mönchengladbach) Please plan sufficient buffer (at least 1 hour) between the pickup and the start of your race. If you want to collect start documents of others, please keep a signed authorization and a copy of the identity card. Shipping You can also book the shipment with your registration.
Depending on the mode of shipment we charge 1,50 € for every shirt.
You can order shipment until 23/05/2018 with your registration. Those who choose one of the shipping options, getting the start documents (+ T-Shirt) sent from the 29/05/2018.
Can you not start and want to pass your starting grid?
With your account, you always have access to your personal information after registration and can change them as you like. So, you simply enter the data of the other person who wants to participate for you at Santander Marathon.
The transfer of participation is free until 13/05/2019.
After the 13/05/2019 we charge a fee of 12 € for the transfer.
You can easily up- or downgrade your competition. Please get in contact with us until 11/05/2019 via our contact form and tell us your name and your invoice number.
Downgrades are completely free of charge. After an upgrade, you become a new invoice where you have to pay the differential amount between your old and your new competition.
Please transfer it to our bank account and mention the invoice number in the purpose section of the transfer.
The change of your competition will occur after the incoming payment.
After 12/06/2019 we charge an additional fee of 5 € for the change of competition.


This refreshing soda tastes like the first crisp, cool day of autumn captured in a glass. For the best flavor, be sure to use unpasteurized apple cider, not apple juice. Instead of refined sugar, we sweeten it with sucanat (the name is an initialism of sugarcane natural), dried sugar cane juice that has a molasses-like flavor. Apple cider vinegar balances out the sweetness with a bracing, acidic kick. It's best enjoyed icy cold after a long walk in the woods.
Divide the sumac into two equal portions; use half for the syrup and half for the garnish.
To a small sauce pot add the sucanat, half the sumac, cloves, cinnamon stick, and water. Over medium-high heat, bring to a boil, then remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature. Strain the syrup into a heatproof measuring cup. Discard the solids.
Using a peeler, remove six ½-inch wide by 2-inch long strips of the zest from the lemon, being careful to remove only the outermost yellow layer, leaving behind the bitter white pith.
In a small bowl, combine the lemon peel and the remaining sumac and toss to coat.
Fill 4 tall glasses with ice. Add 1 cup apple cider to ¼ cup sparkling water. Stir in 1 tablespoon simple syrup and 1½ teaspoons apple cider vinegar to each glass, garnish with the lemon peel, and serve. Store the remaining simple syrup in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Nutrition per serving: Calories: 100, Protein: 0g (0% DV), Fiber: 1g (4% DV), Total Fat: 0g (0% DV), Monounsaturated Fat: 0g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g, Saturated Fat: 0g (0% DV), Cholesterol: 0mg (0% DV), Sodium: 35mg (1% DV), Carbohydrates: 24g (8% DV), Total Sugars: 22g, Added Sugars (sucanat): 21g (42% DV). Not a significant source of trans fat.


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Q: What is a broken pipe error? Running code in python, I discovered a "Broken Pipe Error."  Can someone please explain to me what this is simply?
Thanks.

A: A pipe connects two processes. One of these processes holds the read-end of the pipe, and the other holds the write-end.
When the pipe is written to, data is stored in a buffer waiting for the other processes to retrieve it.
What happens if a process is writing to a pipe, but the process on the other side suddenly exits or closes the pipe? Or the other way round, a process is reading just as the writer finishes or closes?
This input/output error is called a broken pipe.


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Transcript: Bill Belichick Press Conference 8/5
Read the full transcript from Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick's press conference in Allen Park, MI prior to a joint practice with the Detroit Lions on August 5, 2019.
PATRIOTS HEAD COACH BILL BELICHICK
BB: First of all, I'd just like to express my condolences and sadness on the passing of Don [Banks]. That was shocking. I've had an opportunity to work with him many, many times. Very professional, very passionate. I just had a lot of respect for the way he did his job. Our condolences on behalf of the organization, too, to the Banks family. We'll miss him. On the Brady contract, you know it's always good to come to an agreement with a player – any player – so that's a good thing. I'm not going to talk about the contract, so we'll move on from that and focus on what we're here for, which is a great opportunity to work against the Lions. Very appreciative of this opportunity from Matt [Patricia] and his staff and the organization. It's a good opportunity for our football team, our coaches, our players, our organization. So, a road trip to just fine-tune things on a lot of different levels and compete against a team that obviously we weren't very competitive against last year – a little bit later than this, but still pretty early in the season. So, we'll see where we are now, but Matt and his staff have been very welcoming and accommodating for everything that we need. It's great personally for me, even though I was never part of this particular facility, just to look back on some of the pictures here in the facility – Charlie Sanders, who I coached, Lem Barney, Mr. [William Clay] Ford, and many other great players and great people in this organization. It has a long history, so I really appreciate the opportunity to be here and for our football team to improve over the next few days. That's what we're here for, just to continue to get better and to work towards the start of the season and the opening game. I'm sure we'll accomplish a lot out there today; I'm sure we'll make a lot of mistakes that we'll need to correct from the coaching and the playing-end, but that's what we're here for. I hope we can be competitive more so than last time.
Q: What did you find to be the most difficult part of getting your program up and running, both in Cleveland and New England?
BB: Look, all that's in the past. I don't really care too much about that now, I'm just trying to do a good job with our team this year, get them ready to go. We're into our second week now of training camp, and this is another step in the phase of our preparation, as I said for the opener and for the regular season. I'm really just focused on how I can help our team, and there's certainly a lot of things that we can do better, that I can do better, that our staff can do better. We're going to do the best we can at those. That's really where I'm at right now.
Q: How was your experience at the Pro Football Hall of Fame?
BB: I actually spent a couple days there because I went over Saturday night for Ty's [Law] induction. As always, the Hall of Fame was awesome. From David Baker all the way down to all the people we interacted with, which I want to say was practically everybody there – their research people, their archives, the people that showed us around and answered questions. It was a great experience. Because I was there a little longer, I got to see a lot of things maybe that I wouldn't have seen otherwise. Certainly, it was great to see Ty and all of the people that came to support him, as well as the other guys that were there. Kevin [Mawae], who was with the Jets when I was there of course, and Gil Brandt, who I've had a long relationship with, and Ed Reed, who's killed us so many times, but we can put a smile on our face now because we don't have to deal with him on the field. So, it was great to see all of those people, and Tony [Gonzales] as well. That's another guy that killed us when we didn't double cover him, which was almost every play we doubled him. But, it was great. I think our team appreciated it. We saw a lot of the history of the game, the busts and the enshrines and other historical things about the Hall of Fame. I think one of the great things about the Hall of Fame that they pointed out to us multiple times, which I'm not sure I fully understood – but the Hall of Fame really is a Hall of Fame for every NFL player, not just the enshrinees and the ones with the busts. Literally, I could go to 1941, go to 1941 Lions and pull up my dad, and see the team picture, and see an article about him and so forth. Their objective, and I'd say they've achieved it, is so that every family member, son or daughter, grandson or granddaughter, or whoever could actually go there, or the player themselves could actually go there and not just see their name, but see something about the person. Pictures, articles, as well as stats or whatever the case may be, regardless if the player played one year or 20 years in the league. They've done a great job preserving the history of the game. When only 1 percent of their memorabilia and collection is on display, then you realize the enormity of what they have and how great and how special it is. It was quite a – to see Red Grange's shoulder pads, Joe Namath's cape, and Johnny Unitas' high-top shoes – it's just thrilling. It really is, to put it all in one place. It was great.
Q: When you keep signing Tom Brady, are you continuously surprised that he's able to keep playing at this high of a level?
BB: Tom's been very consistent throughout the course of his career, and I feel like we're off to a good start in training camp. We all have a long way to go, but I know Tom's worked hard. He's put in a lot of time, a lot of work, as he always does. He's very well prepared. We're looking forward to just building this preseason, and continue to get better on a daily basis.
Q: With so few live reps before this week, how useful are these three days when you go up against another team?
BB: They're great. I think you really identified one of the great values of this is the number of quality reps that everybody can get between the game and practice. I think throughout our entire roster, we feel very good about the opportunity. We'll have to look at everybody against quality competition – getting experience to players that don't have experience, guys that do have experience, to do it in a controlled setting where we can get third down, red area, two-minute and so forth. We've done it against ourselves, but now we're seeing it against other players and against another team, a different scheme, and it's a little more competitive situation. So, I think those are all good. I think it gives us a great opportunity to start to begin the process of seeing an opponent, recognizing the adjustments we need to make, making those adjustments quickly – both as a coaching staff and as players, and in each unit. This is a great opportunity, and especially with Matt and his staff, and how well I feel like we can work with them. Certainly, it's gone very smooth up to this point, and I expect it to continue – the reciprocal cooperation to make sure that everybody gets as much out of it as we can, again, individually, by unit, and as an entire team. I think the structure of it's been great. They've been great with it.
Q: Is there a sense of pride when you walk into a building run by guys that used to work for you?
BB: I know a lot of people in this building and certainly have a lot of respect for them, and wish them well. As I said, it's a great building to walk into, period. It's a tremendous facility and it certainly brings back a lot of memories for me from '76 to '77 when I was here. That being said, the real purpose of our trip here is to improve our football team. That's what we're here for, so I don't want to get caught up in a lot of the other things. They're nice and they're there, but what we're here for is to do what we need to do and help our football team get better. As I said, it's a great opportunity, and we don't want to miss it.
Q: What have been some of the keys to success for Kyle Van Noy?
BB: Kyle's done a good job for us. He fits well into our scheme. The scheme that he was in before I think was maybe not as good of a fit for him, similar to when we got [Roosevelt] Colvin from the Bears. Sometimes, some players just fit into one situation and one scheme better than another. Kyle's done a great job for us. He's smart, he's very instinctive, he does a good job with communication, he can call signals. We have multiple signal-callers on our defense, and that's a good thing that helps us with communication and adjustments. He's made a lot of big plays for us since we got him. I'm glad we have him. He's done a great job.
Q: How valuable is this experience in terms of team-building and going on the road?
BB: Yeah, I think it's a good opportunity. Hopefully, we'll be able to take advantage of it. It was an area we weren't very good in last year. I think there's a lot of components to that, but the bottom line was we weren't a very good road team at all, and that's important in this league. You're not going to last very long when you can't play .500 on the road or better. So, hopefully we can improve on that, and this is an opportunity for us, as I said, to take some steps, get some things ironed out, start to develop a routine, and hopefully build on it.
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After Meeting with Trump, Bayer Commits to More Jobs in US
Bayer-Monsanto Sweeten Deal
A meeting between President-elect Donald Trump and executives from Bayer AG and Monsanto led to the announcement of more research and development investment in the U.S. and maintaining of Monsanto's current job force.
OMAHA (DTN) -- With the Bayer AG-Monsanto Co. merger now pending before federal regulators, a spokesman for President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday that Bayer AG had made several commitments regarding that merger and investment in the U.S.
Sean Spicer, a spokesman for Trump, said in a daily morning press briefing that Bayer AG CEO Werner Baumann had committed to investing $8 billion in research and development in the U.S. Spicer also said Bayer had committed to maintaining 100% of Monsanto's 9,000-plus workforce in the U.S. and also would create at least 3,000 new jobs in genomics, robotics, satellite-imagery specialists, engineers and advance biotechnology, Spicer said.
At the same time, Spicer also said Monsanto's headquarters would remain in St. Louis.
Spicer made the statement that even though the acquisition details were public, the job details were new. "This new domestic expansion has not been broadcast anywhere previously and was not something that was in the works with Monsanto and Bayer previously," Spicer said. "The reason for this commitment and expansion is because of the president-elect's focus on creating a better business climate here in the United States."
In a statement Tuesday, Monsanto and Bayer AG noted Bayer's Baumann, along with Monsanto CEO Hugh Grant, "had a very productive meeting" when they met with Trump last week in New York to pitch their merger to the president-elect and his team.
"The driving force behind the Bayer-Monsanto combination is increasing and accelerating innovation to help growers around the world address challenges like climate change and food security," the companies stated. "This becomes increasingly important as we all work together to feed a growing population in a sustainable way."
Bayer and Monsanto stated they intend to spend $16 billion on research and development over the next six years, of which at least half of those funds will be in the U.S. "This is an investment in innovation and people that will create several thousand new high-tech, well-paying jobs after integration is complete, jobs that will keep America at the forefront of agricultural innovation and that serve U.S. farmers by delivering better products and services faster."
The Trump transition team, Monsanto and Bayer did not respond to questions about whether it was appropriate for the companies and Trump to directly negotiate about jobs while such a large merger is pending before multiple U.S. and European regulatory agencies. That point, however, struck a chord with National Farmers Union President Roger Johnson, who called on Trump to reject the notion that farmers benefit from mega-mergers in agriculture.
"Today's announcement that President-elect Trump's transition team has struck a deal with Bayer and Monsanto is deeply disturbing if it leads to an approval of the Bayer-Monsanto acquisition by the incoming Trump administration," Johnson said. "The touted benefits of these deals pale in comparison to the adverse effects family farmers and ranchers will face with continued mergers in the agriculture sector. Corporate consolidation in agriculture leads to less competition and choice in the marketplace and higher input costs for family farmers and ranchers."
The Trump meeting with the agribusiness giants came just a day after Iowa farmer and businessman Bruce Rastetter, a member of Trump's ag advisory team, had issued a statement calling on the new administration to oppose the three major seed-and-chemical mergers now before regulators.
Monsanto agreed to merge with Bayer AG last fall for a $57 billion deal that also includes taking over $9 billion in Monsanto's debt. The two companies combined have roughly $25.8 billion in sales.
When the merger was announced last September, officials from both companies stressed it was more about innovation than cost savings. Still, Bayer also noted at the time that once the transaction is completed and the two companies are combined, "synergies" over the next three years would lead to roughly $1.5 billion in savings.
A Monsanto spokeswoman last week also stated to DTN that the two companies had filed appropriate paperwork with the Federal Trade Commission, known as Hart Scott Rodino filings. Those filings have been made in the U.S., along with several filings in other jurisdictions. Monsanto and Bayer AG stated they anticipate submission of the required filing in the E.U. in the first calendar quarter of this year.


Located at the corner of Peachtree Street and North Avenue, Windsor Over Peachtree Condominiums is another value priced option for the Midtown Atlanta condo buyer.
Floor plans in the building (there are 16 homes per floor) do not include a washer/dryer connection. There is a community laundry room in the building. I've also seen individual homes remodeled where they modified the kitchen plumbing to add a euro washer/dryer.
The Windsor Over Peachtree will now be directly across the street from the new Proton Cancer Treatment Center that is being built.
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Shares in Japan's Mitsubishi Motors crashed again Tuesday after a report said it had been using an improper fuel-efficiency testing method for decades, widening a data-cheating scandal that has plunged the company into crisis.
The maker of the Outlander sport utility vehicle and Lancer cars had been supplying false results on more models than previously reported, the leading Nikkei business daily said.
In response, the Tokyo-listed shares dived 9.58% to close at ¥434.
The firm's stock price has halved and billions of dollars have been wiped off its market valuation since it admitted Wednesday to falsifying efficiency data for hundreds of thousands of vehicles sold in Japan.
Authorities raided the company's office last week after its admission and the firm has warned that the number of vehicles involved could rise as it could be widened to include those sold overseas.
A spokesman declined to the comment on the latest report and it will hold a news briefing later Tuesday. The scandal comes a decade after the automaker was pulled back from the brink of bankruptcy after it was found to have covered up a series of vehicle defects.
The Nikkei report said Mitsubishi's inaccurate testing could stretch back to the 1990s — rather than just 2002 as the company has said — and affect more models.
On Saturday, the Nikkei said Mitsubishi plans to compensate customers in a bid to limit the fallout.
Japan's transport ministry has ordered the company to reveal the results of an internal investigation on Wednesday.
The embarrassing revelations have raised questions about the Japanese carmaker's future, and pointed to a broader problem in the global car industry as regulators probe other automakers' pollution and fuel-efficiency standards.
Embattled German carmaker Volkswagen said Friday the massive engine-rigging scandal it is currently engulfed in pushed it into its first annual loss in more than 20 years, and the final total costs are still not calculable.
Also Friday, Germany's transport minister Alexander Dobrindt said a probe sparked by Volkswagen's emissions-rigging scandal found irregularities at 16 car brands, including Mercedes, France's Renault, Alfa Romeo, Chevrolet, Hyundai, Jaguar, and Nissan.


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Known for its rich history, Boston has many sights to see and even more places to dine. Here are 5 restaurants that capture the historic nature of the city while also giving you a meal to remember.
Run by Chef Jamie Mammano, this French Mediterranean-inspired dining option will be sure to satisfy even the most hard to please palate. Chef Mammano prides himself on using what's in season to create his ever-changing seasonal menu. The decor complements the food, with high ceilings and warm lighting. Not in the mood for a full-course meal? Take a seat at the bar and let the bartenders entertain you with the creative cocktails they create. If you are a raw seafood fan, do not leave Mistral without trying the tuna tartare. Rumor has it that Robert Kraft, owner of the Patriots, pops in every so often just to satisfy his craving for the famous appetizer. Business casual or dressy will make you feel at home. Reservations, especially on weekends, are recommended.
You cannot visit Boston, the birthplace of Legal Sea Foods, without having at least one meal at one of its many locations throughout Boston. Known for its chowder and other fresh, local seafood selections, visitors and Bostonians alike come to "Legals," as it is called, for a great meal and some "chowda." Most recently, Legals introduced its Seaport location called "Legal Harborside." With views of the Boston Harbor, this 20,000-square-foot property has a first-floor casual menu and oyster bar, second floor for private and fine dining and third-floor bar with a retractable roof and walls for drinks and cocktails outside when it's warm. Very open and bright, this is not for someone looking for a quiet, cozy dining experience. Anything goes for attire in any of the Legal Sea Foods locations.
Looking for an intimate dinner with candlelight in a historic townhouse on Beacon Hill? No. 9 Park is your place. With its elegant setting composed of antique-style chandeliers and original wood floors, the menu is Italian- and French-inspired. Run by James Beard Award winner Barbara Lynch, Boston foodies widely consider No. 9 Park the best food in the city. If you cannot get a reservation, try to sit at the bar and have dinner there, as it is a great place to sit and watch the Beacon Hillers and local executives come in and out. Business casual attire is recommended, although history has shown to lean more on the side of business.
Sonsie is located on Boston's famous fashion row Newbury Street -- where Bostonians go to shop and to be seen. Sonsie is no exception. The restaurant's facade may be unassuming when you walk by, but the interior is much larger and more modern than expected. The restaurant is crowded almost every night for dinner or drinks and again on Sunday for its famous brunch. With its American fare menu, choices can range from gourmet brick-oven pizza to steak. Loud and bustling, the bar has a great selection of wine and signature cocktails. Any attire goes but make sure it's in style, as this crowd will almost always contain local celebrities and professional sports figures.
Fiore is located on Hanover Street in Boston's historic Italian North End. The area contains more dining options per square foot than any other place in the city. Although there are many great restaurants in the North End, Fiore has the perfect combination of great food, friendly waitstaff and endearing atmosphere. This place is nothing fancy, but if you are craving an authentic Italian meal with some of the best red sauce around, you have to make your way over to Fiore. If the weather is warm enough, try to score seats on the roof deck. You will feel like you are in old- world Italy, even if it is just for a couple of hours. Attire is business casual. Anything but shorts and T-shirts will do.


La Mesa – The Helix Highlanders traveled less than 10 miles to their neighbor and rival Grossmont to take on the Foothillers in the annual "Battle For The Musket" trophy game. From the get go you knew it was going to be one of those nights as the Highlanders pounced first.
On the very second play of the game Helix quarterback Carson Baker threw a ball to Isaiah Wooden who hauled it in and scampered his way to the house for the score to make it 7-0. They added more when Elelyon Noa added his claim to the scoring with a touchdown run. After that it was the defenses turn as they were able to force a fourth down and Grossmont had to punt deep in their territory.
The snap by the Foothiller center went over the punters head into the end zone where it was recovered by Isaac Taylor-Stuart to extend the lead to 21-0. By the end of first quarter after another touchdown strike from Baker to Terrance Tolbert for 15 yards and another Noa scamper the score was 35-0 Helix.
Another defensive score for the Highlanders in the second quarter as they didn't let up. This time Michael Shawcroft was able to break through and sack Grossmont for a safety. By the time it was all said and done the Highlanders led 50-3 at the break as Rashaad Scott dazzled his way to a 60 yard kickoff return and Noa this time caught a 15 yard pass.
Backup quarterback Delshawn Taylor even got into the scoring act for the Highlanders as he ran for 72 yards and a score.
Passing wise Baker on the night for the Highlanders threw for 170 yards on 11 of 14 passing while Noa rumbled his way for 190 yards on 18 carries.
The only scoring for the Foothillers was a 35-yard field goal by Amber Huff.
With the victory the Highlanders keep their firm grasp on the Musket Trophy for the twenty-first victory in a row and also a claim to their third consecutive Grossmont Hills League Championship which they can win outright with a victory next week over Valhalla.


I didn't get what "he was all business" means.
'All business' means 'serious', or 'only concerned with whatever business is to be transacted'. We often use the phrase about someone who is unwilling to joke or chat during a business discussion.
In your quotation, it seems to mean that Reagan was just normally occupied with whatever business he had with Ruth Marone; he was not strange about it.


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Tribute to a lifelong Red: Andrew Wheatley (1947-2013)
Dan Holland reflects on the passing of a true Red with a heart of gold, Kop season ticket holder Andrew Wheatley.
When I woke on the 20th March, on what was my 33rd birthday, the first text I read wasn't one wishing me a Happy Birthday it was one telling me of the devastating news that my friend Andy Wheatley had suddenly died the night before.
Most of you reading this won't know Andy, but you will have sat in the same ground as him on numerous occasions, drank in the same ale house on match days and also shared many happy memories as a supporter of our great club.
I first met Andy in the late 90's when I joined my local Branch of the Liverpool Supporters Club; a club that Andy first had the idea of creating and that at it's strength boasted a membership of 450 people – the majority of whom would maybe not have had the opportunity to watch their beloved Reds without Andy's intervention.
Born in 1947, Andy soon became a Liverpool fan and a disciple of the great Bill Shankly, regularly making journeys across the country to worship at a place he considered his church. I remember him telling me of times that he even hitch hiked a journey that can't have been pleasant in the days before comfortable cars and roads as good as the M62.
Those who were lucky enough to know Andy found him to be a kind, considerate, fun man and ultimately a gentleman. He touched the lives of so many and this was confirmed at his funeral last week when there was people standing in the aisles of crematorium such was his popularity. The exit music was predictably and rightly You'll Never Walk Alone, which caused an impromptu sing along from the strong Liverpool connection in the congregation. A nice touch that Andy would have undoubtedly enjoyed.
Speaking at the funeral was his very close friend and current Chairman of the Supporters Club, Kevin Donovan. Kevin recalled a number of happy times he and Andy shared; their hundreds of journey's across the M62, and indeed across Europe and to numerous Cup Finals following the Reds. Andy boasted the proud record of 3 visits to the Camp Nou and had never seen Liverpool lose – only a Red could say that!
Kevin's son Alan recalled one of the trips to Barcelona where he and his Dad and other local Reds had toured many of the city's bars and restaurants, while Andys companion, Betty (who sadly has also recently passed) dragged him round museums and churches much to his disgust. But Andy's personality meant he went along with it to make his close friend happy even at the detriment of his.
What I remember about Andy is his sense of humour and how he revelled in the banter, often poking fun at himself. Andy was unlucky enough to suffer from a stutter and one of my favourite jokes shared with Andy was about his affliction. On the way to a Liverpool Man United match we discovered we had miscalculated and were actually a ticket short. Andy thought we should ring the Supporters Club on Lower Breck Road to see if they could bail us out, but no one had the number so Andy volunteered to ring directory enquiries and began to read out the number when his stutter interfered. "Dan," he said "the number is 0 one one one one one!" I joked back "Andy where are we ringing, the moon?!". After throwing the phone at me he had the good grace to laugh.
Kevin, in his eulogy, recalled a funny tale about Andy's stutter. On a night out it was Andy's round and off he went to the bar for Kev's lager and his cider. He seemed to be taking an inordinate amount of time and when he returned he was carrying a lager and a blackcurrant! "Why aren't you drinking?" asked Kev, "I am but I couldn't ask for Blackthorn and got this f****n thing!"
Joking apart, Andy was a very special man and any of you that have met him will no doubt share that opinion. Andy always said Liverpool would never win the Premiership in his lifetime. We all thought this was a very pessimistic view and always argued he was wrong. Due to this unforeseen tragedy Andy has unfortunately been proved right and whilst he has witnessed numerous League titles, European Cup, FA Cup, League Cup and UEFA Cup successes, this is another tragedy.
Andy will be sadly missed and Liverpool Football Club are missing one of it's biggest ever fans, when we do win the Premier League, please raise a glass to Andrew John Wheatley.
Andy – You Will Never Walk Alone. Rest in peace mate.
Andy Wheatley, Fans, tribute


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Home...Diseases, Viruses and IllnessesNovel Coronavirus (COVID-19) UpdateMasks or Face Coverings
A face covering (non-medical mask such as a cloth mask) can reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19 when physical distancing and keeping two-metres' distance from others may be challenging or not possible. A non-medical mask or face covering protects other people from your germs. Please see the province of Ontario's factsheet on non-medical masks and face coverings.
Face coverings and provincial legislation
Please refer to provincial legislation O. Reg. 364/20 for updated requirements on face coverings. Learn more about face covering requirements for landlords and common areas.
For employers, organizations and operators:
Please visit our COVID-19 Information for Workplaces, Employers, Employees page for information on Public Health Instructions for organizations and a Step-by-Step COVID-19 Prevention: Business and Organization Tool Kit.
Frequently Asked Questions: Instructions on face coverings
Please refer back frequently, as information is regularly updated.
What is an establishment? Which ones are included in the Instructions?
Establishments are premises that are openly accessible to members of the public and are used for the purposes of offering goods or services to members of the public, including, but not limited to, a mall or other structure containing business or organization premises.
The areas of an establishment that are subject to the face covering requirements are:
Any areas in which visitors interact with one another or with staff members, OR
Any areas that are open or accessible to members of the public
Areas of an establishment that are not subject to the face covering requirements are:
Areas that are outside (e.g. a restaurant patio)
Areas that are not open or accessible to members of the public
Employees are not required to wear masks under these Instructions if:
They are in an area of the establishment where the public does not have access and they can maintain a two metre distance
They are protected from interactions with the public by a barrier such as plexiglass
What establishments are NOT included in the Instructions?
Some groups may already have existing legislation, guidance or public health instructions guiding their business or organization during Stage 3:
Day cares, public schools, private schools, post-secondary institutions and other facilities used solely for educational purposes
School transportation vehicles
Hospitals and portions of buildings used by regulated health professionals
Buildings and services owned or operated by the Province of Ontario or the Federal Government of Canada
Portions of community centres, arenas or other buildings owned or operated by the Municipality used for the purposes of providing community services or programs for which registration or prebooking for a group is required.
What does "best efforts" mean?
"Best efforts" means:
Signage at the entry informing visitors of the requirement to wear a mask as per the Medical Officer of Health's Instructions
If greeting visitors at the door, give a verbal reminder that the visitor should be wearing a face covering if they can
Give a verbal reminder to visitors who remove their face covering for extended periods of time while in the business
NOTE: There is not a need for a business to turn away the customer to achieve the best effort standard.
What is considered a mask or face covering according to these Instructions?
A face covering means a medical or non-medical mask or other face coverings such as a bandana, a scarf or cloth. The face covering must cover a person's nose, mouth and chin without gaping.
Face shields are not acceptable forms of a face covering for the purpose of these Instructions because they are not as effective for source protection (source protection means that the person wearing the mask is less likely to transmit infection to others). However, they may be used in situations where an individual is unable to use any other type of face covering.
Who is exempt from wearing a mask or face covering in an establishment?
Please see the province's list of exemptions for face coverings
Note – 'Person' means any customer, patron, employee or visitor, who enters the premises.
Some people who are deaf or hard of hearing rely on lip reading to help understand verbal messages, and masks may create a barrier. Employees should keep an open mind when communicating with a person who is deaf or hard of hearing, particularly when wearing a mask, and let the person suggest their preferred way of communicating.
There may be situations where someone who is deaf or hard of hearing may require an employee to remove their mask or face covering to speak to the customer. We remind anyone removing their mask or face covering to follow safe handling procedures and to keep a distance of 2 metres (6 feet) away from others.
Do I need proof of exemption, such as a card?
No proof is required for an exemption from wearing face coverings. Public health is not asking businesses to check or require documentation for not wearing a mask, and no official exemption documentation has been developed as it is not needed. Some centres are reporting that fake Mask Medical Exemption Cards are being distributed. While they may appear legitimate, these cards are NOT real and not needed.
Can I go further to make masks mandatory in my establishment?
Yes, as long as it does not violate any other laws, such as human rights codes. You may want to seek legal advice.
While it is a store owner's prerogative to turn a customer away according to their policy, that policy is not aligned with the Health Unit's Instructions and therefore the Health Unit would not enforce it.
Such a policy also does not align with the provincial mandatory mask requirement. Both the Health Unit's Instructions and the Provincial regulation outlines certain situations when a person would be exempt from wearing a mask, for example children younger then two, and those with health and accommodation exemptions.
If you are going to have a policy that doesn't allow anyone into your business without a mask, you should consider alternate means for your customers such as online or curbside.
What is an acceptable barrier (e.g. drive throughs)
A drive-through, outdoor patio or walk-up window are outdoor areas. Masks are recommended but not required.
Barriers should be an impermeable material. If you are indoors, and you can remain behind a barrier, except for your hands, below face level, when exchanging goods, then a mask is recommended, but not required.
Should I send an employee home if they can't wear a mask?
Our instructions do not require employees to wear masks if they aren't able to. Please follow applicable HR policies as well as labour and employment legislation.
How is this being enforced?
Huron Perth Public Health will be taking a progressive enforcement approach to ensure compliance with these instructions. Enforcement measures include focusing on education, however, pursuant to the ROA, people and businesses who do not comply with the above-noted requirements may be fined where significant non-compliance concerns are identified.
Operators of establishments are expected to use their "best efforts" to implement their face covering policies. This means that signs and verbal reminders are used but there is not a requirement that a business turn away the customer. These Instructions are to be enacted and enforced in good faith and should be primarily used as a means to educate people on the importance of face covering use in enclosed spaces.
These Instructions are intended to decrease risk for our community on a population level by requiring mask use of those who can wear masks in the community setting.
HPPH fully understands and expects that some people cannot wear masks
HPPH is not asking for owners/operators to deny service to people who cannot wear masks and is not recommending that they do so. Other measures such as signage (asking people with symptoms to not enter the shop), hand hygiene and physical distancing can be used for people who cannot wear masks.
Please refer to the HPPH Discussion Guide for Owners/Operators.
As part of these Public Health Instructions, the Medical Officer of Health encourages everyone to be kind, patient, and respectful to one another. Navigating this pandemic is our individual and our shared responsibility. These lnstructions count on everyone's best intentions.
What if I see someone not wearing a mask?
Calling in complaints is not necessary. We've provided information to owners and operators regarding this policy, including exemptions. We ask everyone to be kind and understanding when others can't wear masks, and to physically distance from them. Please note the Instructions are not a Section 22 making it mandatory, they are a good faith requirement.
The use of masks or face coverings in establishments is an additional public health measure (along with physical distancing, hand and cough hygiene, and staying home when sick) which will help prevent the spread of COVID-19 within the community.
Under what authority are these Instructions being issued?
These Instructions are being issued by Huron Perth Public Health's Medical Officer of Health under the authority of the Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID‐19) Act, 2020 and associated regulations, in particular Ontario Regulation 364/20 Rules for Areas in Stage 3
When are these Instructions in effect? How long must people comply with these Instructions?
Instructions became effective 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 17, 2020. Establishments currently operating will be required to follow these Instructions as long as provisions are in force to follow public health advice, recommendations and Instructions. These Instructions will be reviewed regularly by Huron Perth Public Health.
These Instructions will remain in effect until further notice from Huron Perth Public Health; any decision on an end date will depend on whether legislation still calls for adherence to public health advice, recommendations and instructions, and whether there is still evidence of virus transmission.
Frequently Asked Questions: face coverings in specific situations
Are face coverings required in places of worship?
Yes, currently under O. Reg. 364/20, everyone attending a place of worship for the purpose of a religious service, ceremony or rite, must wear a face covering the entire time that they are indoors. Physical distancing is still required between all individuals who do not live in the same household even when wearing a mask.
There are some situations when you do not need to wear a face covering. For a list of exemptions, please refer to O. Reg. 364/20: Rules for Areas in Stage 3 and the Huron Perth Public Health Instructions for Employers posted above. You do not need to provide proof of exemption.
Do people need to wear masks during athletic or fitness activity in indoor facilities?
Temporary removal of the mask is permitted where necessary for the purposes of receiving services, or while actively engaging in an athletic or fitness activity.
Do customers at outdoor patios have to wear a face covering?
The definition of "Establishment" applies only to indoor portions of a restaurant that can be accessed by members of the public under the current Emergency Order. The owner or operator of the establishment must apply their policy requiring face coverings when clients enter the building (e.g. to use the facilities, pick up takeout food, etc.). While at your patio table, customers are not required to wear a face covering. However, the business is required to ensure physical distancing between tables.
Are religious officiants exempt from wearing a mask when leading a ceremony?
The officiant (e.g. minister, imam) of a religious ceremony can choose to not wear a mask if they are standing in an area of the religious space that is separate from the public attending the ceremony and are able to maintain at least 2 metres from every person. The officiant should use a microphone to project their voice to reduce the risk of respiratory droplets being spread; and preferably not participate in any singing or chanting. The officiant should stand as far away as possible from the people attending (but at least 2 metres) and if there is more than one officiant, they should be spaced at least 2 metres apart and not be facing each other.
For guidance planning indoor or outdoor gatherings for a funeral reception or celebration of life, please see Toronto Public Health's Guidance for Planning a Funeral Reception or Celebration of Life.
Can a congregation in a place of worship sing?
Group singing is strongly discouraged. However, if more than one person is singing, limit the number of people singing to the fewest possible. Anyone singing should be 2 metres from anyone else and separated by an impermeable barrier (a mask is not an impermeable barrier). If an impermeable barrier is not used, anyone singing should be separated from any other person to the greatest extent possible (but at least 2 metres) and not facing each other. All attendees are required to wear a mask.
Please refer to the provincial COVID-19 Advice: Religious Services, Rites or Ceremonies for further information.
Do people who attend weddings have to wear masks?
Weddings are private events, not an event for the public to attend. For private events we recommend maintaining 2 metres distance between people not in your social circle. Masks are not required.
The province has announced that as part of Stage 3, people gathering indoors for wedding ceremonies can continue to fill up to 30 per cent of the capacity of the particular room. The new provincial limits on gatherings apply to wedding receptions.
For more information on planning a wedding, please see Toronto Public Health's Guidance for Planning a Wedding.
What if I am working at a private event such as a wedding (e.g. caterer, photographer)
Because you are working at the private event, you would need to keep 2 metres from others or wear a mask.
Frequently Asked Questions: masks and other face coverings
How do masks or face coverings work?
Wearing a mask or face covering helps to trap COVID-19 and protects people who are around you. Since some people who are infected with COVID-19 may have the virus and not know it, whenever people are going out and might come into close contact with other people they should wear a mask or face covering. When other people wear a mask or face covering they are helping to protect you as well.
Wearing a mask or face covering should not replace other protective measures including physical distancing, hand washing, not touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands and self-monitoring for COVID-19 symptoms.
What is the evidence supporting masks?
We do have accumulating epidemiological evidence that the widespread use of face coverings by all persons decreases the spread of respiratory droplets, and expert opinion supports the widespread use of face coverings to decrease transmission of COVID-19.
Advice on the use of masks in the context of COVID-19 | World Health Organization
Physical distancing, face masks, and eye protection to prevent person-to-person transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis. | The Lancet, June 1, 2020.
What We Know So Far About…Wearing Masks in Public. | Public Health Ontario, June 17, 2020.
Are masks safe to wear?
Many people safely wear masks in different environments (e.g. healthcare) for prolonged periods of time. Remember that you are only required to wear a mask when you are inside indoor settings where the public interact.
What type of mask or face covering should I wear?
There are many types of masks or face coverings available including non-medical cloth masks that can be washed and reused, disposable masks that can only be worn once and medical masks such as N95 respirators that should be reserved for front-line health care workers.
When buying or making a mask or face covering you should look for masks or face coverings that are made with:
Three layers of tightly woven but breathable cloth such as cotton, linen, flannel or quilting cotton
No seams over the mouth and nose through which air may leak
Horizontal pleats to help fit a variety of faces
If you currently own a 2-layer non-medical mask, you do not need to throw away your mask. When making or buying more masks, consider the 3-layer mask for improved protection.
A good cloth mask or face covering should:
Be made of at least three layers with 2 layers of tightly woven material fabric (such as cotton or linen). The third (middle) layer should be a filter-type fabric, such as non-woven polypropylene fabric.
Cover over nose, mouth and chin, and be easy to breathe through
Fit securely to the head with ties or ear loops without gaping or impairing vision
Be comfortable to avoid the need for adjustments when wearing
Maintain their shape after washing and drying
Not contain non-breathable materials such as plastic
Keep in mind that wearing a non-medical face mask alone will not prevent the spread of COVID-19. It is important to avoid crowded and closed spaces with poor ventilation, stay home when you are sick, avoid close contact with others outside of your household, and to wash your hands frequently and thoroughly.
For instructions on making a mask using fabric, a t-shirt or a bandana, visit the Government of Canada website.
Disposable non-medical face masks
Disposable non-medical face masks may also be worn. These masks are single use masks and should be thrown out and replaced as soon as they get slightly wet, dirty or crumpled. Remember to dispose of masks properly in a lined garbage bin. Do not leave discarded masks in shopping carts, on the ground, etc.
To preserve supplies for healthcare workers, medical masks and N95 respirators should be reserved for specific high-risk settings and are not recommended for lower-risk day-to-day activities, like when you are in a grocery store or while taking public transportation. N95 respirators with valves, which let air out more easily when you breath out, should never be used when the intent is to protect others from the virus you may be shedding because they will not trap the virus.
Where can I get a mask or face covering?
Non-medical masks are available at a variety of price points. United Way Perth-Huron has compiled a list of where to find masks in Perth and Huron Counties and encourages those who have difficulty with the cost to apply to their urgent needs fund. Individuals can also call 2-1-1 or visit 211ontario.ca to access this information.
What is the proper way to use a mask or face covering?
Visit the Government of Canada's website for instructions on how to put on, remove and clean non-medical masks and face coverings. See also the poster on the do's and don'ts of wearing a non-medical mask or face covering.
Do not share your mask with others
Wash your hands before putting on and after taking off a mask
Place the mask over your nose, mouth and chin
Avoid touching your face and mask while using it
Change your mask as soon as it is moist or dirty. Do not add substances, such as essential oils, to a mask.
Do not leave your mask tucked under the chin, hanging from your ear, or on your forehead
Remove the mask by the ear loops without touching the front of the mask
Put used mask in a paper bag or directly in the laundry bin to be washed
Launder cloth masks with other items using the hot cycle and dryer
Who should not use masks or face coverings?
Face coverings should not be placed on or used by:
Children under the age of two
Anyone who has trouble breathing
Anyone who is unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance
Wearing masks in the heat
Wearing a mask is important to decrease the transmission of COVID-19 in any indoor setting where it may be difficult to maintain at least a two-metre or a six feet distance.
Wearing a mask outdoors is necessary in situations where proper physical distancing cannot be maintained.
Bring spares - although wearing masks may become more uncomfortable in hot temperatures, they will still work. You may need to change your mask more frequently in hot and humid temperatures as it may become damp more quickly.
Consider choosing a breathable material.
Plan outdoor activities for the coolest times of the day and take breaks in the shade or a cool environment if you find wearing a face covering uncomfortable in the heat.
Outdoor workers - for people undertaking physical exertion in heat, a mask can make the effort more difficult. Decreasing intensity and volume of work, taking more frequent rests and taking more cooling breaks may be necessary. Discuss with your employer.
Masks and exercise
Wearing a mask when exercising may not be possible because of higher heart and breathing rates. Exercising without a mask is safer outdoors if there are people around who are not from your own household. If you are exercising outdoors, briefly passing someone on the sidewalk or road is not considered a significant risk for exposure to COVID-19. When exercising outdoors (such as jogging, cycling or skateboarding) here are some ways to stay safe:
Maintain at least a two-metre (six feet) distance from others
When in single file, spacing needs to increase with speed of movement
Step-aside or pass others quickly and courteously on sidewalks
If you are with others, travel in single file to allow others to pass safely
If possible, consider using shared paths and sidewalks when it's less busy
Communicating with people who have a hearing impairment