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Q: Problem with installing nodejs First following link couldn't install npm on ubuntu, I installed nodejs successfully, but then when I install npm, it gives error :
The following packages have unmet dependencies:
**npm : Depends: node-gyp (>= 0.10.9) but it is not going to be installed**
E: Unable to correct problems, you have held broken packages.
root@yatin-3000-N200:/home/yatin/Documents/installations# npm install
The program 'npm' is currently not installed. You can install it by typing:
apt-get install npm*

Also tell if there is some command from which dependencies also get installed automatically in Ubuntu without we caring for it.

A: Yeah!! I got answer at askUbuntu by lot of searching and struggle. First we need to install g++-4.8 which right way is given at
https://stackoverflow.com/questions/19836858/upgrade-gcc-4-6-3-on-ubuntu-12-04-to-4-8-2 ,answer by JintoThomas, and then we can install nodejs following at Ubuntu / Install NodeJS & npm , answer by Anton Dozortsev. And Thanks Parto but i tried it before, that not work for me.
Then install less compiler(not for nodejs but if required) as
npm install -g less

Then final step is:
Because the command name of the node.js is nodejs (instead of node) on Ubuntu, when the installation is complete, you need to change this first line of lessc command. Open /usr/local/bin/lessc with your favorite text editor (with root privileges), and change the end of the first line from node to nodejs.
-#!/usr/bin/env node
+#!/usr/bin/env nodejs

'-' means in above remove it and '+' means add it
It may be possible that lessc is at some other localtion, check it by
which lessc

like for me it is at /usr/bin/lessc

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New York City is one of the great world cities, drawing people from across the country to do business, enjoy the best in shopping, and celebrate the arts in every way. Whether your trip to New York City takes you to Broadway to see the latest Tony winner, to Wall Street to close a deal, to Fifth Avenue to pick up the latest fashions, or to the Metropolitan Museum of Art to see a special exhibit, you can get there quickly and easily from Atlanta. When you travel from Atlanta to New York City, you're making the journey from one of the great travel hubs to another, which means you have plenty of flight choices available.
How long is the flight from Atlanta to New York City?
Your flight from Atlanta to New York City is likely to be a nonstop flight, since the distance between the two cities isn't significant. Expect to spend a little over two hours in the air.
Which airlines operate flights from Atlanta to New York City?
Delta flies from Atlanta to all three of New York's major airports: JFK, LaGuardia and Newark's Liberty International Airport. You can also fly in to Newark on United. United and Delta also make the trip from Atlanta to JFK, as do Frontier, American Airlines and Southwest.
How frequent are flights between Atlanta and New York City?
About 50 nonstop flights connect Atlanta and New York City every day, so your chances of finding at a convenient time are pretty good. Flights depart as early as 6 a.m. and keep going till almost midnight each day.
Which airports serve Atlanta to New York City?
Flights to New York City originate from the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta and may fly to either John F. Kennedy International Airport, LaGuardia or Newark Liberty International Airport.
Which direct flight route between Atlanta and New York City is cheapest?
There's not much difference in price between the various route choices from Atlanta to New York City, but flights into LaGuardia tend to be slightly cheaper than those to the other airports.
Any trip to New York City should include some time spent in Central Park. This vast park provides an oasis from the 24/7 hustle and bustle in the City That Never Sleeps, and it features everything from open-air ice skating in the winter to the Metropolitan Museum of Art to concerts and Shakespeare performances on the great lawns. Another must-visit attraction is the new September 11 Memorial, which draws quiet contemplation and an understanding of what's important. The best of theater awaits you on Broadway. Book half-price tickets at the TKTS booth in Times Square, and don't neglect off-Broadway productions. If you love opera, see what's playing at the Met, and check out Lincoln Center's playlist as well for other fine arts performances.
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Marathon working toward state
Posted: Tue 10:53 PM, May 15, 2018
MARATHON CITY, Wis (WSAW) -- The Marathon softball team was one step away from state last year losing to Phillips by one run in the sectional final. This year, their goal is to overcome that level and make it to Madison. They've had some challenges this season, especially with the "wintery" weather. While the Red Raiders have a 5-1 conference record, other teams in the Marawood-South have played as many as five more conference games than them, but now with Spring weather and a team of driven girls, the road to the playoffs is in high gear.
"Getting to the sectional final just made us want it even more. This year we're taking a new approach to it, we lost some great players," said Marathon senior Kenya Kaldunksi. "Sasha (Hornung), Jenna and I are really stepping up and try to be the leaders that they were."
"Each of us wrote our goals on a piece of paper and I'm like 'state' in all all caps," said Marathon senior Sasha Hornung. "I just believe in each other and being closer as a team, that would help us a lot."
CHAD THURS
"Our goal is always to try to make it to state, that is always our goal," said Marathon head coach Chad Thurs. "Conference comes first of course, we're on a mission there. We have a bunch of games, we got four games yet this week to play for conference. That's on target. we're starting to get our mind set for the tournament and the playoffs."
Pacelli, Thorp fall in state semifinal matchups
Tri-County, Gilman see their seasons end in state semifinal game
Luedtke Player of the Year Leads Softball All-Conference Honors for UWSP
SPASH softball is firing on all cylinders

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Dario G pulls out of playing Septemberfest
The account @dariogofficial has tweeted a series of statements about the festival and an apology to fans.
Septemberfest.
NINETIES star Dario G has pulled out of performing at Septemberfest, which kicked off today (Friday), as he says there has been payment issues.
The musician told the Echo: "Just wanted people to know that sadly I will not be performing, was really looking forward to it. Hold acc for pre-payment long overdue".
A tweet was also sent to Donington Park, which is hosting the three day festival, saying: "So sorry for all the people who have paid in good faith. Sorry for all the traders, staff, volunteers and all those let down".
Castle Donington musician Edd Saffell responded saying: "Most tradesmen get paid after a service is provided, so why should you be any different?"
The Echo contacted the Septemberfest organisers and event director Richard James confirmed Dario G will no longer be playing and there have been 'one or two other acts the festival has been unable to facilitate'.
He said: "It is a shame that Dario G has decided to pull out. We were looking forward to him playing.
"But we have got a full line-up for the festival, and we're looking forward to our headliners - Nathan Dawe, Reef, Razorlight, and 5ive - taking to the main stage."
The Echo was also contacted by a festival-goer today who said there had been a delay in the event kicking off.
Richard said: "There has been a bit of a delay on the first day as there was huge amount of rain yesterday, so we've been making up the site up as best as we can.
"We are expecting a very exciting weekend."
More information about the festival can be found at: septemberfest.co.uk


→Truly Rich Club Stock Picks: Is ALI's Growth Rate Better Than FLI And EEI?
If you're a member of TRC, you've probably read that Truly Rich Club's stock alert last January 24 is recommending a maneuver which they call a "Switch". Switching means selling a stock at a loss to buy a new stock which has a higher probability of growth.
TRC is mentioning three stocks namely EEI, FLI and ALI. The recommendation is to sell EEI and FLI to buy ALI because TRC believes that ALI's growth rate is faster than EEI and FLI.
I made a self-analysis if there's some truth about this recommendation. Since TRC is talking about the stock's growth rates, then this discussion will focus on that.
We can see that for the past five quarters, revenue remained almost consistent which we obviously like.
Now looking at the 5-year revenue, we can see that ALI, EEI and FLI has increased its revenue by 152%, 148% and 119% respectively from 2010 to 2014. With that numbers, it clearly shows that ALI performed better compared to the other two based on the chart.
The Net Income for the last five quarters describes a different view of the company's performance.
EEI shows a 305.23% decline of earnings. FLI increased by about 3.20%. The highest is ALI which shows an increase of 18.80% on the last five quarters.
The 5-year Net Income still shows that ALI is the best performer among the three which shows a 171.22% increase in earnings from 2010 to 2014.
Now that we saw and compared the revenue and net income of the three companies, I can say that I like ALI the most because of the growth performance of the company for the last 5 years.
Now I wanted to know if ALI outperformed the PSEI. So what I did is I indexed the three companies to compare them side by side to each other.
It is clearly seen that ALI has outperformed the two including the PSE Index even if it shows poor performance last April 2015. Also, notice FLI's slow but steady growth for the past 5 years. It's performance barely outperforms the index.
And because of oil prices hitting rock bottom, EEI's construction projects in the middle east were greatly affected. Earnings becomes affected too that's why the stock also started to perform poorly last April 2015 until now. But still, it outperformed the index before under performing this year.
All of the metrics I've shown based on past performance proves that ALI will grow faster than the other two stocks mentioned by Bro. Bo Sanchez.
By using a 25% margin of safety, I've come up with a buy below price of Php 33.67.
My only advise is to please invest intelligently. Make sure to study the company fundamentals before making a decision to buy stocks based on investment guides.
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Stock in Focus: EEI (23 Feb 2016) by Regina Capital Dev't Corp.
Stock in Focus: EEI (04 Sept 2015) by Regina Capital Dev't Corp.


How to improve page speed of Magento based eCommerce website?
With the utilization and demand of Magento eCommerce website growing at a faster rate, the speed and loading rate of the website is also the important concern. A speed of the website allows the end user to give the best in class user experience that is possible for the shopping for your e-commerce store. Various studies have suggested that consumers come out of the session of the website if it takes more than 4seconds to load. You can also hire magento developer for service and maintenance of your website.
One of the crucial values of the Magento performance optimization is the google rank, which can get affected adversely due to a slow site. Search engine Google has various spotlights of the Magento website speed for ranking on result pages. So the speed is an essential aspect for driving more of the traffic and potential customer towards e-commerce site with guaranteed conversions.
One must consider a few tips for improving the performance of a website, along with the reputable Magento development company for developing a robust ecommerce website development.
1. The low number of ads:- With the high ads, e-commerce website goes slow so it is essential to have an application that must be moderate and precise. Ads and advertisements are those which pop up on the screen at the time of click or can block the click one can make, and it can be used for the promotion of products or services by own or others.
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3. Clean up the database log:- Data that is more or less useful for Magento store should be removed immediately as it slows the Magento store. To boost the speed of the Magento e-commerce site, you have to clear the database logs often. As it is not easy, but will lower down the loading time for a website.
4. The periodic check is essential:- As an e-commerce store owner, it is essential for you to check the timings of the pages occupied. This will ensure you to identify the source and fault and help in fixing the time so as not to pile up. Even for the non-tech owners, it is essential to take the advice from experienced Magento development services.
5. Lower down the web page size:- It is important to reduce the page size of the website, and it is a great technique for improving speed and performance of e-commerce website running up on Magento. Bytes are the unit of measuring the web pages, and the smallest metrics is kilobytes. Images occupy bytes and slow the loading time. Try to avoid the big images as they impact on loading time crucially. Be sure to check and restrict the size of images and number before finally uploading the same. It is essential to know that the standard time of the website shall not be more than 2seconds.
Good use of in-memory technology and caching: Use of in-memory technology and caching initiates properly for avoiding undue access to a database for the optimum performance. This insists for evading needless approach for the database for the perfect performance. To enable the cache to allow a system to take out the previous access products very easily.
Well, experienced Magento ecommerce development can give online store owners with the latest features for the improvement of e-commerce website performance.


Charise doesn't share my enthusiasm for packing.
Charise and I pack very differently. I enjoy the process, and Charise can't stand it. A fact that became very evident when we were packing for Paris. Days passed, and Charise still hadn't packed. Her bag sat conspicuously empty. We had an early morning flight and the night before she was still loading things into the suitcase. Meanwhile, I had been ready to go for a while. I also try to pack as little as possible, while my wife wants to bring it all with us. Especially shoes. She's always packing way too many shoes. We already discussed our ongoing packing differences in this past blog post. Even though we pack very differently, we love to travel together. So we've both resigned ourselves to agree to disagree.
To move forward with this endless packing debate, we co-wrote this article. We each wrote our respective sections. Below is how we each personally pack and the gear that makes it possible. Some of these products were sent to us to try out and some of them we bought ourselves, but they all help make our travels less stressful. Also if you click through on any of the affiliate Amazon links and buy something, it helps support our site. Anyway, here's how we each pack our bags. Whose side will you be on?
I enjoy packing. I know that's weird, but I like it. For me, it's the first step in taking a trip, and I'm eager to get to it. I also appreciate the challenge of packing as little and as neatly as possible. I know I'm in the minority, but I can't be the only one who finds joy in a neatly packed bag. I usually pack up several days before we leave. That way I'm not rushed, and I'm less likely to forget something important. Up next is how I get everything into a suitcase and some of the products that make it easier.
I don't like to check bags. I don't want to worry about the airline losing my stuff or damaging it. I also don't want to wait in an extra check line or at the baggage carousel. Even if a connecting flight is missed or delayed, I still have all my stuff with me. Besides those reasons though, I think traveling with less is more enjoyable. I have one bag and one backpack. That makes everything a lot simpler. It's easier to get in and out of cars and trains. Maneuvering through cities and airports isn't as cumbersome. There's just less to keep track of, and I like that.
My carry-on is just an everyday samsonite roller bag, although I have my eyes set on an aluminum bag in the future. I think bags with four roller wheels are easier to navigate than those that only have two. I also prefer bags that have hard sides because they're waterproof and more durable.
The cubes fit neatly into my carry-on, with space left over.
Inside the bag, I find that rolling your clothes saves space over folding them. I use packing cubes to keep everything organized. We purchased this set from Amazon. We're not sure about the quality of this exact set, but they were cheap, and the idea is the same with any cubes. The cubes help keep everything separate. You pack pants in one bag, shirts in another and underwear in a different cube. If you have to get anything out, it keeps all your stuff from falling out, and it makes unpacking in your room a breeze. Packing cubes are a must. I also have all my liquids in a waterproof, clear zipper bag. If anything leaks out, my clothes will stay safe and dry.
Along with a carry-on, I can bring one personal item on the plane. That item is the Peak Design 20L Backpack. I've bought a lot of camera bags, and none of them have been quite right. Peak bags are fantastic though. I've owned two Peak bags. I had the Everyday Messenger, and I liked it a lot but carrying it around started to hurt my shoulder after a while. The backpack distributes the weight much better than the messenger. It comes in two versions, the 20L, that I have and a slightly larger 30L version. It holds all our equipment with room to spare and still fits under an airplane seat.
The Peak Designs 20L Everyday Backpack.
I sleep with a fan at home, but most hotels don't have them. I picked up this small travel fan, and it's excellent. It pushes a fair amount of air and drowns out noises so I can sleep better.
Phone and tablet batteries are always running out. I use this Anker Battery Pack to recharge our gear on the go. It also plugs directly into the wall to recharge. That works great because it doesn't need a separate cable to juice up and I can use it as a regular wall charger at night.
Planes, trains, and cabs are dirty. That dirt has a sneaky way of attaching itself to you. It can lead to your bag and clothes not smelling as good as they could. In my carry-on, I throw in a few dryer sheets to keep everything fresh. Then at the end of the day, I spritz my jackets down with this wrinkle releaser to keep them from getting grimy. By the way, the wrinkle releaser was Charise's idea. I guess all her packing opinions aren't that bad.
I, unlike Kenan, dislike packing immensely. I love him, but he's ridiculous. I know we're going somewhere once we book the tickets. I don't need to pack early to remind myself we're leaving. It also doesn't make me feel like I'm already on vacation. I might be known to procrastinate when it comes to packing, but everything is always ready when we have to leave for the airport. Also most of the things I have to pack, I still use on a daily basis. My toiletries, curling iron, and makeup are all things I need right up until we leave. I'm pretty sure more people will be on my side in this.
Also, I feel I should address the shoe issue. Kenan definitely exaggerates. I packed four pairs of shoes for Paris. Four. That's not too many and do running shoes even count? I don't think so. Besides, Kenan didn't even wear all the shoes he packed on our last trip.
I also don't like to check bags. It is way more convenient and uncomplicated to get around. But I'm not as set against it as Kenan is. I occasionally wouldn't mind checking a bag, especially for full-size liquids or more shoes. Wink, wink.
I went for the packing cubes with the cactus pattern.
When it comes to packing our carry-ons, we actually pack similarly. Rolling clothes saves space and helps with wrinkles. You still get them, but they're not as bad. I like our packing cubes as well. The zippers are pretty sketchy though. I'm pretty sure they'll fall apart soon. We'll have to do better research on the next set.
Plenty of room for more shoes.
My personal item is something I've struggled with since we've started traveling. I tend to cheap out on certain things. Backpacks were always one of those things. I've learned the hard way you get what you pay for. I've had several bags that were either too flimsy or just not my style. All in the hopes of saving money. In the end, I spent more money and still didn't have a bag that I liked.
That all ended when I got the Uphill Designs, Aster bag. My Uphill designs bag isn't cheap, but that's a good thing. It won't be falling apart anytime soon. Every part of this bag is handmade with full grain leather. It's so soft and fits my style perfectly. It holds all the stuff that I need on the plane, and it's fashionable enough to look good in whatever city we're in. Don't cheap out like I did. Get a great bag that will be with you forever.
A Good Book - Kenan reads on his phone to save room, but I like an actual physical book. He says it's a waste of space, but I feel like it's worth it. Hence the reason it's under my essentials. For our Mexico trip, I bought a few used books, but I haven't quite decided which one (or three) to bring.
Most electric toothbrushes are too big and bulky to pack efficiently. Quip is only slightly larger than a standard toothbrush, so it fits perfectly into my bag. Plus, each brush comes with a cover that doubles as a mount that sticks to the mirror. It gets the toothbrush out of the way so I can use more counter space for my next essential. We both love our Quip brushes!
Hotel counter space is often limited, and this makes it tough to keep all my makeup organized. I like this makeup bag because it keeps everything neatly in one spot. There are pockets and holders on the inside to keep brushes together and upright. It also stands straight up, so everything isn't strewn across the counter.
I really like Airpods. They're great for traveling, exercising or exercising while traveling. The battery life has been great. I highly recommend them.
The Quip toothbrush fits neatly into my toiletries bag.
For most people packing is a painful chore or at best, a necessary evil on the way to a vacation. To travel though, you have to take some stuff with you. You might as make it as easy as possible. Hopefully, our suggestions helped you do just that. How do you feel about packing? Do you pack more like Charise or like me? What are some of your favorite packing tips? Let us know below in the comments.


Many resources are available at SMU to enhance your classroom experience.
The goal of Community Engagement and Leadership is to develop leaders through educational and transformational experiences that equip them to impact positive social change. Opportunities include such things as the MLK Day of Service, leadership programs and summits, ongoing community service in the Dallas community and during SMU breaks in the United States and abroad, and the SMU Service House.
The Career Center cultivates excellence in career development, employment preparation, and professional opportunities for students through career decision-making, experiential learning and networking services and programs. Not only do they provide job search strategies and preparation for jobs upon graduation, but for valuable internships prior to graduation.
Residence Life and Student Housing is responsible for creating residential communities which empower students to value learning, citizenship and leadership. A wide variety of housing options is available for students.
Multicultural Student Affairs works with other offices across campus to provide support for students of color.
The office works to create an environment that fosters inclusivity and a deeper understanding of diversity through development, advocacy and dedication to student success.
This office provides on-going programs and services for both first-year and transfer students. Services include AARO, Mustang Corral, and other transition programs and initiatives that support new and continuing students.
Involvement outside the classroom is a tradition at SMU. Students involved outside the classroom have a more successful and rewarding college experience. The SMU MilVets student organization is one of over 200 student organizations sponsored through Student Activities. Clubs and organizations focus on academic, programming, campus governing, multicultural, religious, service, sports related, political and honorary organizations.
The Women & LGBT Center at SMU empowers students to increase awareness and understanding of gender equality issues. The Center gives voice for women and the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community for the purpose of eliminating barriers, diminishing prejudices, and creating a supportive climate and space for all.


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{-|
Team-related API calls
-}
module Api.Teams
where

import DB
import Data.Int
import Data.Monoid ((<>))
import Data.Text.Lazy as TL
import Database.PostgreSQL.Simple
import Types

{-|
Gets teams using given PGSQL connection
-}
getTeams :: Connection -> IO [Team]
getTeams conn = selectAll conn allTeamsQuery

{-|
Puts team into DB using given PGSQL connection and returns the new object
-}
putTeam :: Connection -> Team -> IO Team
putTeam conn team = insertInto conn insertTeamQuery team

{-|
Puts team into DB using given PGSQL connection and returns the new object
-}
getTeamById :: Connection -> TL.Text -> IO (Maybe Team)
getTeamById conn id = selectById conn id getTeamQueryById

{-|
Gets task list from a team with given id using given PGSQL connection
-}
getTeamTasks :: Connection -> TL.Text -> IO [Task]
getTeamTasks conn id = selectAllBy conn id (allTasksQuery <> whereTeam)

{-|
Gets team member list from a team with given id using given PGSQL connection
-}
getTeamMembers :: Connection -> TL.Text -> IO [User]
getTeamMembers conn id = getAllWithArrayById conn id teamUsersQuery

{-|
Puts a user with given uid into a team with given tid using given PGSQL connection
-}
putTeamMember :: Connection -> TL.Text -> TL.Text -> IO (TL.Text, TL.Text)
putTeamMember conn tid uid = insertIdId conn insertTeamUserQuery (tid, uid)

{-|
Deletes a user with given uid from a team with given tid using given PGSQL connection
-}
deleteTeamMember :: Connection -> TL.Text -> TL.Text -> IO Int64
deleteTeamMember conn tid uid = deleteIdId conn deleteTeamUserQuery (tid, uid)

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The adoption of agile methodologies in project management and software development has experienced a rapid growth in the last decade and is expected to keep growing. In transitioning to the agile way of working, many Johns and Janes throughout the world pose the same questions on what appears to be such a loose approach to development and is definitively a different, less traditional way of doing things. In the middle of all the differences in the way companies begin to work when transitioning to the agile mindset are issues relating to documenting.
"When it comes to thinking like a software and technology company, [we need to make sure] the vehicle is updatable over time, and we want to plan on a certain number of software updates throughout the year," said Butler. "Device makers have been doing it for a long time. Automakers haven't been doing it for a long time... Enhancements on an ongoing basis need to be thought about and planned... There's some fundamental changes in terms of how we need to organize business." One of the biggest obstacles remains the product development lifecycle of a new automobile. In most cases, it's five years or more.
The ability to foresee the future would certainly be the ultimate competitive advantage. In reality though, no business has a crystal ball for making critical decisions. That's why all critical business decisions have always carried a certain amount of risk. This risk has always and will always be part of the competitive game. While the elimination of risk is impossible, big data is forging a pathway for businesses to reduce it. Predictive analytics has been in use for a number of years and big data Hadoop is helping improve it's usage and improve outcomes in the process. With big data, no longer is the size of the sample set a limiting factor, as a lot more data is available from a modeling perspective.
Microsoft Windows Failover Clustering is a high-availability option designed to increase the uptime of SQL Server instances. A cluster includes two or more physical servers, called nodes; identical configuration is recommended. One is identified as the active node, on which a SQL Server instance is running the production workload, and the other is a passive node, on which SQL Server is installed but not running. If the SQL Server instance on the active node fails, the passive node becomes the active node and begins to run the SQL Server production workload with some minimal failover downtime.
This paper grew from an initiative by two team members to share our experience with others. As we do for pretty much anything substantial in our team, we organised an open space to discuss this subject and, even more importantly, involved everyone. We asked team members from all teams to recommend subjects that the outside world might find interesting. In a second round, we asked everyone to write his or her most important message to the reader. The result is this compendium of topics that derive from our more than four years of agile and scrum practices at the Port of Rotterdam, one of the world's busiest ports.
The good news is there's no shortage of information to fuel those innovative trends. With this information explosion occurring all around us, the industry is seeing over a 50x growth in data from 2010 to 2020. That's 80 exabytes to 40,000 EB that's all coming from what was thought of in the past as the most unlikely sources: our wrists, our cars and even our refrigerators to name just a few. The question then becomes, what we do with that data? Well use it of course. This is where EIA comes in. This will be one of the many topics I will be addressing within the EA team here at Gartner.
Unfortunately though, not all disruptors are popular, and for sites utilizing click-baiting as a key tactic in gaining unique pageviews, the feelings of animosity are growing. See, click-baiting, spurred on by social media sites, has a not-so-unknown dark side: "readers are being treated as stupid," Jake Beckman, the man behind @SavedYouAClick, told The Daily Beast. "It's social copy specifically intended to leave out information to create a curiosity gap. Some of it's disingenuous. It's not always, but the reader is always being manipulated."
Organizational culture has reached a tipping point. Most CEOs know that culture matters and can have a strong impact on business results. Studies now confirm it is considered as important to success as strategy, and in fact it should be a strategy in and of itself. That is the good news. The bad news is that despite this broad executive understanding of culture, and the many studies and books written over decades to demonstrate the link between culture and performance, the fact remains that too many culture change efforts still fail or fall short of their potential.
One of the main drivers for effective IG initiatives that touch all law firms, regardless of size, is that regulations are starting to address how clients' vendors, including law firms, are managing their data. Outside counsel guidelines are now providing requirements on how clients expect their firms to handle and secure their data. Those requirements can range from "we don't want our data in a particular software application," to "we want our data destroyed X amount of years after the matter is completed." These types of requirements touch upon many different responsibilities within the firm, and part of the IG process is that there is an understanding that there needs to be a policy and procedure on how outside counsel guidelines are reviewed and agreed to.


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15.11.11, Forlivesi, Quinto, and Vecchio, eds., Fides Virtus
Sean Otto
The Medieval Review 15.11.11
Forlivesi, Marco, Riccardo Quinto, and Silvana Vecchio, in association with Gionata Liboni and Caterina Tarlazzi, eds. Fides Virtus: The Virtue of Faith from the Twelfth to the Early Sixteenth Century. Archa Verbi, Yearbook for the Study of Medieval Theology: Subsidia, 12. Münster: Aschendorff Verlag, 2014. pp. xvi, 524. ISBN: 9783402102282 (hardback).
sean.otto@mail.utoronto.ca
This multilingual volume is a collection of essays stemming from a meeting of the Internationale Gesellschaft für Theologische Mediävistik held in Padua in 2011. With essays written in English, French, Italian, and German, all of which presume that the reader understands Latin as well, this is not a volume for the beginner. Add to this the highly technical treatments offered by the authors, and what we are left with is a collection for specialists in medieval theology. Bearing this in mind, the volume is quite a successful collection, and the individual essays are, in general, of very high quality and of great interest to those specialists who are its intended audience.
The volume's twenty-two essays have been divided across three themes (exegesis, moral theology, and preaching and pastoral theology), together with an inaugural lecture by Paolo Bettiolo on patristic readings of faith, which forms a preface to the collection. An introduction by the editors, abstracts for each contribution, and three indices (biblicus, nominum et operum anonymorum, and codicum manu scriptorium) complete the volume. The abstracts are each written in one of the four languages of the volume, but the language of the abstract does not necessarily correspond to the language of the contribution; one would have thought that more uniformity among the abstracts would have made them more useful to the reader who might not be as strong in one language or another.
The breadth of the collection is more temporal than geographic; most of the major (western) theologians of the Middle Ages are covered, with essays on Richard of St. Victor, Peter Lombard, Peter Comestor and Stephen Langton, Bonaventure, Peter of John Olivi, Abelard, Hugh of St. Victor, Aquinas, Duns Scotus, and Ockham. Lesser-known figures are also discussed: Domingo de Soto, Francis of Meyronnes, Jordan of Pisa, Johannes von Staupitz, and the almost criminally neglected William Peraldus. Some of the essays discuss multiple authors, as Bettiolo's, as well as Riccardo Saccenti's contribution on early theological summae, and Charles M. A. Caspers' piece on fides, spes, and caritas among the Modern Devout.
As is often the case with such a wide-ranging collection, the essays can feel at times somewhat disconnected from the collection as a whole; this does not take away from the quality of the scholarship, but it does tend to limit the cohesiveness of the volume, and as a result there are few who will read it in its entirety. There is the common thread of faith as a virtue running through the essays, but despite the editors' synthesis in the introduction, the collection will likely serve those looking at a particular author better than those looking for an overview of scholastic discussions of faith as virtue. All of this said, the diligent reader's efforts with this volume will be well rewarded, as there is much of great value to be discovered here. There is never enough space in a review to do justice to such a large collection, so I will discuss one or two essays in more depth, as representative of the whole.
Of particular interest, to my mind, is Richard Newhauser's piece on William Peraldus. Peraldus (c.1200-c.1271), a Dominican (sometime prior of Lyons), wrote two related treatises, one on the vices, and the other on the virtues. These circulated together and separately in dozens upon dozens of manuscripts (more than 220 partial and complete copies of the Summa on the virtues are known to have survived). These works were hugely influential, impacting even the likes of the English theologian and heresiarch John Wyclif (c. 1330-1384). [1] Yet despite this popularity and influence, Peraldus is still too little known to modern scholarship, and the only printed edition of any of his works are early modern incunabulae. [2] Included in the Summa on the virtues is a Tractatus de fide, which is an in-depth study not only of the pastoral and analytic aspects of faith, but of faith in opposition to lack of faith, i.e., heresy. This was, no doubt, of particular interest to those defending the Catholic faith from the errors of the Waldensians in Lyons, where Peraldus was prior. Newhauser argues that Peraldus conceives of faith as serving "as the antithesis to a reliance on sense perception" (396). Faith, for Peraldus, goes beyond the sensible, leads beyond the sensible; the senses must, in Newhauser's terminology, be educated, which education is "the acquisition of the virtue that sees, smells, hears, tastes, and touches beyond sensory stimulation--in the imperceivability at the core of Christian belief" (397). It is the heretics' (both Waldensians and Cathars) failure to educate their senses that leads them into error, and it was these errors, of both practice and doctrine, that Peraldus' Tractatus de fide opposed by helping "to define the Catholic community" (402).
Christoph Grellard's "La fides chez Guillaume d'Ockham: de la psychologie à l'ecclésiologie" seeks to add nuance to our understanding of Ockham's voluntarism, which he argues must not be taken too far, and must be understood in the context of an "épistémologie de part en part naturaliseé" (362). What interested Ockham most, once the epistemological questions are set aside, is a systematic understanding of faith, which could deal with both "la production des vérités de foi et l'occurrence d'éventuelles erreurs" (362). This was, of course, tied up with Ockham's controversy with Pope John XXII, whom Ockham found to be not only in error, but heretical error on the question of poverty. Grellard's reading of Ockham is that there is a certain "plasticité" in his conception of faith, since the truths to which a Catholic must adhere are revealed truths, attested in the canon of scripture. This allows for a distinction between error and heresy, and it is for this reason that Ockham had put in place a system of faith which required "l'adésion ferme au principe général de la véracité de la révélation et de l'enseignment de l'Eglise," but allowed for momentary doubt about a particular point of doctrine until such time as a definitive answer could be reached (362).
These two essays illustrate the importance of another theme that runs through several of the essays in this volume: faith's opposite, unbelief. Peraldus, Ockham, and the other authors surveyed here were all eager to understand the faith, and to protect that faith from various threats. This concern brings the level of discourse from the theoretical to the practical, as can be seen in the discussions of Peraldus and Ockham, as this was a matter of lively concern not only for theologians, but for prelates, preachers, and parish priests.
I would be remiss if I neglected to mention the passing of one of the editors, Riccardo Quinto († 3 August 2014); a prolific scholar of Stephen Langton and thirteenth-century preaching and thought, Quinto was a well-respected medievalist. This volume is fitting tribute to such a distinguished scholar, bringing together as it does a wide-ranging and consistently high-quality collection of studies on a subject closely related to Quinto's own research.
1. On this influence, see Johann Loserth, Johann von Wiclif und Guilelmus Peraldus: Studien zur Geschichte der Entstehung von Wiclifs Summa Theologiae (Vienna: Akademie der Wissenschaften in Wien, 1916).
2. Newhauser, along with a group of other scholars, is helping to remedy this lacuna by producing a critical edition and translation of Peraldus' Summa on the Vices.
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The first snow of the season was falling outside Stephen Snow and Brian Montague's Center for New Media and the Arts in downtown Bethel. Inside, however, you could have easily thought you were in a Soho loft in New York City.
Snow and Montague billed Saturday's "An Extraordinary Evening of Dance" as "one of the most amazing and complex events we have ever held at the center — a full-blown evening of multi-discipline dance" with 13 New York and Connecticut choreographers, 26 dancers, three musicians, and 18 short performances.
Colorful dim lighting set the mood. The program culminated with a mass improvisation, followed by a question-and-answer session with the artists.
Korhan Basaran, a native of Turkey, performs a dance titled "Nonetheless", at "An Extraordinary Evening of Dance", held at the Center For New Media and the Arts, in Bethel, CT, on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009.
Liz Matias, gives a solo dance performance at "An Extraordinary Evening of Dance", held at the Center For New Media and the Arts, in Bethel, CT, on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009.
Rebecca Anderson Darling, center, founder of Studio D, a progressive dance studio in New Milford, CT performs with her student dancers at "An Extraordinary Evening of Dance", held at the Center For New Media and the Arts, in Bethel, CT, on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009.
Students of Rebecca Anderson Darling, of Studio D, a progressive dance studio in New Milford, CT wait for there turn to perform at "An Extraordinary Evening of Dance", held at the Center For New Media and the Arts, in Bethel, CT, on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009.
Tom Kozumplik, left and Lorne Watson, right, musicians known as Loop 2.4.3, used percussion instruments to provide a unique, modern sound at "An Extraordinary Evening of Dance", held at the Center For New Media and the Arts, in Bethel, CT, on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009. A selection from their new album, Zodiac Dust, can be heard at www.loop243.com
Rebecca Anderson Darling, founder of Studio D, a progressive dance studio in New Milford, CT preforms a solo dance at "An Extraordinary Evening of Dance".


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Players Bingo with Love Pop Ups London [Gifted]
This was an invited opportunity, however as always, all views are my own.
For my first ever opportunity organised through the great Love Pop Ups London platform, I went along to Players Bingo in Camden for a night that could be dubbed "bingo for millennials".
I have played bingo before as my Mum is really into it after playing many years ago and taking a liking to it. I think she's still yet to hit the jackpot yet though!
I went along with my mate Mo, who also came along to Levi Roots' restaurant in Stratford (which closed down this week) and we'd arrived a bit early so went for a quick drink in a pub nearby. He was on antibiotics so there was a slight issue with the boozy bingo night in that the task of trying all the cocktails on the menu fell to me.
Doors open from 7pm on Thursday and Saturday nights with the fun beginning shortly afterwards.
They do serve a number of cocktails as well as a few food options to keep you going through the night as well as before the bingo gets going.
On the night that we went it was just burgers, fries and potato salad on the menu in place of coleslaw. Personally, I think improvements could be made to the variety of food on offer and some menu items that they said were offered before, definitely need to be brought back. I'm all for short, easy to follow menus, but the food we ordered definitely needed more flavour as the potato salad was something I could have rustled up to a better standard myself for a fraction of the price they were charging here.
The slightly over-salted chips were also a bit of a let-down and although the staff were friendly, we initially received no napkins, five forks for the two of us, and only got our (much needed) sauces after asking for them and then waiting a while. They could also do with a few snacks or light bites on offer as the night is a few hours long. Something like some peanuts or sweets would be helpful to keep you going.
Back to the positives, the cocktails were amazing and suitably alcoholic, particularly on a day when I was flagging a bit after leaving work. Mo being on antibiotics meant he could only sample the Ginger Ale as well as their non-alcoholic spin on a Pina Colada, both of which got his seal of approval.
"Players Lounge" Cocktail
"Bingostar Martini" Cocktail with Techno Bingo and counters
"Lucky Lotto" cocktail with an off-menu special "Virgin Pina Colada"
We went on a Thursday that was possibly a quiet night being before payday, but it was quite intimate and also really easy to get the hang of the games from the guy hosting and calling out the numbers. He was a fun, young guy who was really engaging and funny. He was joined by a bloke called Desmond who pushed the buttons and checked the winning bingo slips with gameshow-style suspense. They were also joined by a live band who quickly matched tunes to the number rhymes called out and kept a nice vibe going.
For a line of numbers across the board you won £20, for two lines it was £30 and for getting all the numbers in one box, "a full house", you won £50 cash as well as one of the spot prizes.
Prize lineup at Players Bingo
There was a group of ten ladies who had over half of the people in the venue playing so it was no surprise that quite a few of the winnings and prizes were picked up by them. (Including the elusive kayak that both Mo and I were after).
As well as the kayak, there was (my second choice) a mountain bike, an under-counter fridge freezer, a drone, a "hoverboard" Segway thing and a robotic vacuum cleaner.
Techno bingo between each round was also great fun at just £1 per board. The numbers were sang to us over a backing tune, but again, we just missed out with our table only coming close in the round where we didn't pay to play! Music played by the DJ in between the rounds was really good too.
Coming close at Techno Bingo – anyone for a fork?
Mo was lucky on the night picking up £30 of winnings for two lines in his book in the final game! His walk to the stage to find out if his lines had been confirmed was also the calmest I've ever seen a person about to win money.
After the end of bingo there was also about 30 minutes to an hour left of the night where they had music playing and people could carry on the fun for a little while longer. I can imagine with a larger crowd and no work the next day, it would be a different experience, but I really enjoyed the night!
The most nonchalant winner of £30 ever
Players Bingo runs on Thursday and Saturday nights every week (for those aged 18+), taking over about half of the Mecca Bingo hall in Camden. Tickets start from £12 with discounts for groups of four, eight or 20.
I can't wait to go along again, and my Mum, the real bingo addict, will be delighted when I tell her we might even join her at a "proper" bingo night – perhaps this time to win some big time cash prizes!
Website: www.players-bingo.com
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1 dead, 3 injured in shooting outside Cumru…
1 dead, 3 injured in shooting outside Cumru Township hookah lounge
KEITH MAYER – READING EAGLE
The crime scene Friday morning outside Diamonds Lounge in Cumru Township. One person was killed and three injured in gunfire. Multiple shooters were involved and the crime scene was in the front, sides and back of the strip center between Shillington and Mohnton, officials said.
PUBLISHED: February 5, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. | UPDATED: August 22, 2021 at 2:42 a.m.
An argument inside Diamonds Lounge in Cumru Township early Friday turned into gunfire outside, ending with one person killed and three injured.
"There must be 15 to 20 shell casings down there," Cumru Police Chief Madison Winchester said from the township building. "It's a big crime scene, from the front parking lot to the back and sides."
The dead person and one of the victims were from the Lancaster area, and two other victims were from the Reading area, police said, but their names were not yet available. The death occurred at Reading Hospital.
Acting Coroner Jonn M. Hollenbach said the family of the deceased has been notified and the police or the DA's office would be releasing the name.
An autopsy is scheduled for Sunday in Reading Hospital, Hollenbach said.
The injured were being treated in the hospital's trauma center, Winchester said.
Police were called shortly after 2:30 a.m. and found 75 to 80 people at the hookah lounge at 360 E. Wyomissing Ave. in the Stabon Ponds Plaza between Shillington and Mohnton.
Numerous other departments were called to assist because of the large crowd, Winchester said.
Investigators were interviewing witnesses later Friday to piece together the sequence of events, the chief said.
"An altercation inside spilled outside and that's when guns were introduced," Winchester said.
The crime scene processing unit of the Berks County detectives office was called to gather physical evidence.
It appears there were multiple shooters, District Attorney John T. Adams said.
The lounge, which allows patrons to bring alcohol, has been an ongoing nuisance for the community, Adams said.
But while Adams' office can sometimes use violations of the state liquor code to get a nuisance bar shutdown, Diamonds does not have a liquor license, which has made it harder for his office and Cumru police to crack down on it, he said.
Winchester agreed.
"We don't have the ability to lean on the (state police) LCE for help (since there is no liquor license)," he said.
Adams said this is the first time someone was killed there, though there have been other shootings and police incidents, including a report of shots fired there Jan. 25.
"Because they're not subject to state liquor license laws they operate at all hours and there have been frequent (police) calls there," he said.
"We are looking at legal avenues to close this business," Adams said.
The lounge's Facebook page describes it as offering live DJs and entertainment four days a week with "great service and chill vibes."
The owner, who identified herself as Angelise and declined to provide her last name, issued this statement:
"I would first like to express my sincere condolences to the family of the victim whose life was lost. My heart goes out to all of the victims, our customers, our staff and our community, as everyone was affected by this traumatic event.
"At this time we are actively participating with law enforcement to ensure justice is served. I would like to address the public at this time and state that Diamonds Lounge is a reputable establishment and we do not condone violence. We make every effort to make sure our customers are safe and will continue to do so."
Cumru police said further information would be released as the investigation progresses.
Anyone with information can call Cumru police at 610-777-9595 or stay anonymous by calling a tip to Crime Alert Berks County at 877-373-9913.


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A giant operation with the participation of police officers, the fire service's disaster response unit (Emak) and the police's helicopter unit was launched to find them, assisted by volunteers.
The scouts were found in a ravine in the area Arkatzi tou Pikromilothkiou at around 9.45 pm and taken by police helicopter to the ambulances that were waiting for them in the Troodos area and at Larnaca where they given first aid, the police announcement said.
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Oregon hosts Arizona looking for 7th straight Pac-12 win
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By ANNE M. PETERSON
AP Sports Writer
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) It's pretty simple: if the Oregon Ducks want even a chance to get into the College Football Playoff field, they have to keep winning.
Ranked No. 6 in both the CFP rankings and the AP Top 25, the Ducks host Arizona on Saturday night. Beat the Wildcats and Oregon will clinch the Pac-12 North's spot in the conference title game.
The Ducks (8-1, 6-0 Pac-12) haven't dropped a game since the season-opening loss to Auburn, stringing together a run of eight straight victories. Coach Mario Cristobal said they're not done yet.
"I think everyone in the building will tell you that we still have yet to play our best football," Cristobal said. "This is the time of the year where you need to start playing your best football, middle of November. The focus is on being in the now, the focus is on making sure that all the noise, all the external stuff, stays external."
Oregon hasn't won seven straight in conference play to start a season since 2012, and no Pac-12 team has started 7-0 in league play since Stanford in 2015. Washington opened with six in a row over conference foes in 2016.
Last season, the Ducks were ranked No. 19 when they went to Tucson and got rolled 44-15. Oregon ran for just 84 yards, led by quarterback Justin Herbert with 31. Meanwhile, J.J. Taylor ran for 212 yards and two scores for the Wildcats.
That loss stuck with Oregon because it was antithetical to what the team wants to be.
"That game highlighted a lot of things. No. 1, of course, running the football was an issue. If you aren't able to run, and you're one-dimensional then you make it that much more easy to defend. But, just as much as that was the ability to defeat man-coverage. That's what they did, right? They mugged us. They pressed us. We were ineffective at moving the football," Cristobal said.
While the Ducks look to rise on the national stage, the Wildcats (4-5, 2-4) are looking to become bowl eligible. They'll need two wins in their last three games - and two of those games are against Oregon and No. 8 Utah (No. 7 CFP rankings).
"We're trying to get to postseason play, that's what's important," Arizona coach Kevin Sumlin said. "For this team to do that we've got to go through some pretty good castles to try to get there. If we do it, we're going to earn it."
STARTING NOD
Sumlin wouldn't say who the team's starting quarterback would be against the Ducks, Khalil Tate or freshman Grant Gunnell. Tate has started eight of Arizona's nine games, but Gunnell has seen increased snaps. Sumlin said practices would determine the starter.
"I told them last Monday, we're going to go through this week and next week, and whoever performs the best is going to go run out there first. That's where we are," Sumlin said at his regular Monday news conference. "Whoever's performed the best last week and this week is going to be the guy that goes out there first."
DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR
The Wildcats let go of defense coordinator Marcel Yates and linebackers coach John Rushing and appointed former NFL assistant Chuck Cecil in the interim. Arizona is ranked 119th in the FBS in points allowed with an average of 36.9 points per game.
"We're going to do what we need to do and make decisions based on what's best for this football team. Chuck is our guy right now, we'll see what we do after that. We're just trying to win this week," Sumlin said. "That's not coach speak, that's where we are. Right now, we're talking about trying to beat Oregon this week, which is a pretty dang good football team."
MOMENTUM KILLER?
Both teams are coming off byes, and both coaches had different takes on the timing. Sumlin was grateful for the chance to get healthy going into a difficult stretch. Cristobal was asked if he's worried the bye week might have stalled the Ducks' momentum.
"I don't think anyone ever knows. If anyone could bottle themselves success after a bye week, you'd have multimillionaires all over the country now. One thing for sure during the bye week, you can get better but you can get worse. I think you prevent yourself from any type of decline if you really incorporate competitive drills," the Ducks coach said.
Taylor needs 56 rushing yards to pass Mike Bell for fifth on Arizona's career list. He's averaging more than 70 yards a game. For his career, Taylor has 3,108 rushing yards, ranking him 12th nationally among active players.
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What, Me Worry? Government Officials Downplay Covid-19 Panic Even As Case Counts Soar
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Everyone knows the 1964 dark comedy Dr. Strangelove, a Stanley Kubrick film which satirized Cold War fears of a nuclear conflict.
But more and more of those with pandemic fatigue across the nation are starting to recognize the film's sub-title as the way they should be carrying on: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb,
As we move into the heart of the winter, a strange dichotomy is emerging: while cases of Covid-19 are up across the nation, sparking long testing lines and increased hospital stays in some locations, some officials appear to be tossing up their hands.
The federal government has already said they have no solution, kicking the can to the states. That's while many state governors are backing off from closings. other new rules and heavy-handed approaches to dealing with the coronavirus. Instead, they urge caution rather than panic, particularly as the omicron variant appears more contagious but less lethal than previous strains.
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Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has suggested Covid-19 and its variants could be treated more like the flu. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is focused on voluntary mask wearing and vaccinations. "We don't have the practical ability to really put on a statewide mask order at this point," DeWine said in late December. "I don't think it's appropriate at this point. We have the vaccine. We have the tools."
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy echoed that approach. "Here is what we need everyone to really take to heart — the need to mask up, to get boosted and to just practice common sense," Murphy said.
South Carolina set a record for positive tests over the New Year's weekend. But Gov. Henry McMaster took it in stride. "If you get real sick, there will be room in the hospitals," he promised. "There's no need to panic. Be calm. Be happy. We just had a great Christmas season. Business is booming."
Even in the nanny state of California, where the a spike in infections saw the state health department extend an indoor mask mandate, there's no enforcement planned. "I think a lot of people will self-enforce and do the right thing," Gov. Gavin Newsom told reporters last month.
Panic in the media over increased cases ignores several facts.
Over the last week, California has seen an average of 54,695 new coronavirus cases per day. That's the highest rolling total of the pandemic. The previous high in the surge was about 46,000 cases per day last winter.
However, case counts don't necessarily equal disaster. The death counts from Covid-19 have remained relatively level over the last four to six months, and have not recently spiked.
Similarly, hospitalizations are also not skyrocketing in the big picture. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows the rate of those infected with Covid-19 who are hospitalized has dropped 50 percent in many locations compared to the record highs seen a year ago. Three percent of cases are admitted to hospitals, the CDC data shows. While percentages may be up, that's not indicative of imminent armageddon.
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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - May 10, 2012) - Lucara Diamond Corp. ("Lucara" or the "Company") (TSX:LUC)(BOTSWANA:LUC)(NASDAQ OMX First North:LUC) is pleased to report results and highlights for the first quarter period ended March 31, 2012.
William Lamb, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "This is a pivotal time for the Company. This quarter marks Lucara's transition from development stage to a producing diamond mining company. I would like to thank the team involved with the construction of Karowe for their outstanding work. Not only have they built a state-of-the-art mine within budget but also began commissioning the mine within only 18 months of completing a feasibility study on the project - which is a remarkable achievement. We now have an operating mine that is already proving up the quality of the asset. Karowe means 'precious stone', and given the high level of interest shown from the industry, it is a very suitable name. I'm proud to say that since the inception of Lucara we have achieved every objective we have set out to accomplish - a track-record we intend on maintaining."
Greater than 10,000 carats of diamonds were recovered from 28,000 tonnes of ore processed during April from the North Lobe where the grade in the upper benches is expected to exceed 32cpht. The ore mined during April had a resource grade of 34cpht. The mine production plan for the remainder of 2012 includes ore from the North and Centre Lobes and is expected to deliver an average ore grade of approximately 20cpht.
Several large diamonds have been recovered including nine special stones larger than 10.8 carats. The three largest stones recovered are 26.57 carats, 25.88 carats and 24.59 carats. Diamonds recovered are of high quality and show strong crystal shapes.
Commissioning activities at the Karowe mine were completed during April 2012 and the process facilities have been handed-over to operations. Ramp-up to full production is in progress with a target of 50% of the design throughput during May and 75% in June. At the end of the second quarter the operations are expected be operating as scheduled, at the full design capacity of 350 tonnes per hour.
Karowe's inaugural diamond sale will be held in early June with a total of six sales planned during 2012. It is expected that up to 40,000 carats will be available at this sale.
The construction of the Karowe Mine is forecast to be completed within budget at an estimated cost of $120 million. Expenditure to March 31, 2012 was $93 million with further expenditures of $24.5 million committed.
Mining was conducted in the central portion of the south lobe, exposing fresh, unweathered kimberlite, which will be tested to determine the comminution and liberation properties of the material. This kimberlite makes up the majority of the potential resource at Mothae.
The delineation drilling program, which commenced in the fourth quarter of 2011 has been completed during the quarter. Information from this drilling campaign will be used to update the geologic and resource model for the Mothae kimberlite.
The preliminary economic assessment ("PEA") work on the Mothae kimberlite to determine the milling and diamond liberation characteristics continued during the quarter. The results from the preliminary economic assessment will be used to make an informed investment decision regarding Mothae during the fourth quarter of 2012. Approximately 15,000 tonnes of fresh, unweathered kimberlite from sample C11A have been stockpiled and will be processed through the Mothae plant early in the second quarter of 2012. Post completion of the PEA the NI 43-101 document will be updated.
In April, the Company signed a definitive agreement with the Bank of Nova Scotia for a $25 million revolving term credit facility with a maturity date of March 26, 2014, which may be extended if both parties agree. Up to $15 million is available immediately with the remaining $19 million available following delivery of security over the Company's Karowe assets, which is expected during the second quarter of this year.
In the first quarter of 2012, activities across engineering, procurement, construction and the development of the operations team advanced the project such that construction was sufficiently complete to allow integrated ore commissioning activities to commence in early April.
During the first quarter, all unit processes had been run individually at, or above, design capacity. More than 5,000t of ore was processed through the front-end of the plant (primary crusher to stockpile). Mining activities concentrated on waste stripping (1.5 million tonnes in the first quarter) once the ore stockpile had been built up to 280,000t. In addition to the ore stockpile, production benches were prepared and ready to feed ore directly to the processing plant.
As at March 2012, the project had achieved over 1,500,000 hours without a lost time injury (LTI) and no environmental incidents have been recorded.
The operations team comprising Karowe staff, mining contractor (Kalcon) and process plant contractor (Minopex) staffed up during the first quarter.
Commissioning activities at the Karowe mine were completed during April 2012 and the process facilities have been handed-over to operations. Ramp-up to full production is in progress with a target of 50% of the design throughput during May and 75% in June. At the end of the second quarter the operations are expected to be operating, as scheduled, at the full design capacity of 350 tonnes per hour.
In the sales and marketing offices in Gaborone, the security systems and the stock control systems were installed and commissioned and the facilities are now ready to receive diamonds from the Karowe mine.
The first Karowe sale is forecast in June, with five additional sales scheduled during the year.
Mining was conducted in the central portion of the south lobe, exposing fresh, unweathered kimberlite, which will be tested to determine the comminution and liberation properties of the material. This kimberlite makes up the majority of the potential resource at Mothae. Sample C11A commenced in mid-January and exaction and processing is ongoing. Summary tonnage and grade results for the trial mining programme are shown in table 1.
** About 3,500t of sample E2A was processed in December 2011.
*** Sample C11A is ongoing. Final results will be reported when this sample is completed.
Tonnage estimates are based on daily plant weightometer readings and moisture content measurements to determine a dry tonnage estimate. The process plant is being operated by Minopex under contract to Mothae Diamonds and operates at a 2.0mm bottom cut-off size for diamond recovery. Diamond recovery and characterization work is carried out by the Mothae Diamonds diamond sorting staff with recovery results being monitored and reported by Remote Exploration Services, also under contract to Mothae Diamonds.
The delineation drilling program which commenced in the fourth quarter of 2011 was completed during the quarter. A total of 31 holes were completed totalling 5,630 meters. Delineation drilling to define the internal geology of the Mothae pipe and to define the kimberlite volume to a depth of 320 meters comprised 26 core holes. In addition to these core holes, five holes were drilled for mining and civil geotechnical evaluation. Information from this drilling campaign is being interpreted to develop an updated geologic and resource model for the Mothae kimberlite.
Work on the preliminary economic assessment of the Mothae kimberlite during the quarter focused primarily on planning for detailed ore dressing studies (ODS) of the main kimberlite facies within the pipe. Core samples from the delineation drilling program have been collected and submitted for preliminary metallurgical analysis. In addition to this, approximately 15,000t of fresh, unweathered kimberlite from sample C11A have been stockpiled and will be processed through the Mothae plant early in the second quarter of 2012 to determine milling characteristics and diamond liberation requirements for this material.
Exploration expenditure was $3.3 million during the quarter reflecting costs at Mothae. This is $2.1 million higher than the prior year due to the work completed during the first quarter on the preliminary economic assessment and the delineation drilling program. This work will lead to a further understanding of the ore body and the development of an updated geologic and resource model for the Mothae kimberlite.
Net loss is $4.2m compared to net loss of $1.9m in 2011. This reflects the sale of diamonds at Mothae in March 2011 and the higher exploration expenditure in 2012 compared to the prior year.
As at March 31, 2012, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $26.3 million and a working capital deficit of $(1.7) million, as compared to cash and cash equivalents of $48.6 million and a working capital surplus of $29.0 million at December 31, 2011.
Cash used in operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2012 was $4.0 million, and consists mainly of the net loss of $4.2 million adjusted for the impact of non-cash items and changes in non-cash working capital items.
Net cash from financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2012 was $0.1 million, which resulted from the exercise of stock options.
Net cash used in investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2012 was $19.9 million for expenditures primarily related to the development of the Karowe Mine. In conjunction with the development of the Karowe Mine, the Company has purchase commitments of $24.5 million.
In April the Company signed a definitive agreement with the Bank of Nova Scotia for a $25 million revolving term credit facility with a maturity date of March 16, 2014, which may be extended if both parties agree. Up to $15 million is available immediately with the remaining $10 million available following delivery of security over the Company's Karowe assets, which is expected during the second quarter of this year.
The facility contains financial and non-financial covenants customary for a facility of this size and nature. The applicable interest rate of any loan under the facility will be determined by the Company's leverage ratio at any given time. The two year facility will be secured by the Company's Karowe assets and guaranteed by its subsidiaries which hold the Karowe assets.
The Company intends to use the facility to fund ongoing operations primarily at the Karowe Mine in Botswana.
The Company expects ramp-up to full production capacity through the remainder of the second quarter.
The Company expects the first sale of diamonds from Karowe to take place at its dedicated sales and marketing facilities in Gaborone in June 2012. There are five further sales planned for 2012.
The Company intends to continue with trial mining program and project evaluation through to the end of the third quarter of 2012.
Resource modeling based on the recently completed drill program is ongoing and expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2012. Detailed ore dressing studies are underway and are also expected to be completed during this period.
The results of the resource modelling and ore dressing studies will be integrated into the ongoing preliminary economic assessment of the Mothae project, which is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2012.
The Company expects ongoing diamond recoveries and periodic sales of Mothae's diamonds during the trial mining phase.
Lucara is a well positioned emerging new diamond producer. The Company has an experienced board and management team with years of diamond development expertise. The Company's two key assets are the Karowe diamond mine in Botswana and the Mothae diamond mine in Lesotho. The 100% owned Karowe Mine is in the commissioning stage with ramp-up to full production scheduled for the second quarter of 2012. The 75% owned Mothae mine is currently in the trial mining stage. Both Mothae and Karowe are large scale assets with tonnage and throughput upside; diamond values from both could significantly increase with the continued recovery of Type IIA and large stones.


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PORTRAIT OF A NATION was on display when we decided to visit the Palace finally! I was excited as the last time I tried to visit we didn't get in without any prior booking to a hotel or one of their many restaurants. I guess there was an event going on that time and/or fully booked and cannot accommodate an additional guest without permission. So here we go and see how luxurious it can be to visit and admire the Palace from top to bottom and how nice it will be to dine here, though I warn you to bring a bigger wallet if you get my drift? Anyway… why not splurge once in a while since you are here in the luxurious Abu Dhabi emirates!
FYI for Abu Dhabians or visitors … there will be a new photography exhibition about retracing the footsteps of the Bedouin women and the journey is retold through the arts. Please visit: womenheritagewalk.com Or just go and visit the Palace from May 31st to June 14th.
There are some great details that my poor old camera cannot capture so bear with me.
We saw a lot of interesting artworks on display but I cannot post it all here. It is better to see to believe and you will appreciate it yourself.
Beautiful landscape & fountains surrounded with high rise buildings!
Enjoy walking with your loved ones beneath the lamp posts!
One of the 7 Emirates of UAE. Here's the LINK for you to know more about this rugged beauty.
Hubby finally had a short break from work and our last escapades before the start of school (last week) so yes this is a late post indeed.
Some tourists from Europe mostly from Germany.
The sister hotel (5 star) as we only got the 4 star. You can access the beach by coming to this place and enjoy the beauty of this luxurious hotel. You might get confuse if you see the Al Hamra Palace Beach Resort side by side with the Waldorf Astoria hotel which is among the luxurious hotel nearby. Here's the photos.
May I add that RAK is more conservative than Abu Dhabi and Dubai, so please mind what you are wearing. I have seen the locals giving a negative look at the woman with a boyfriend in tow holding her shopping bags, who was oblivious of her "dress code" in short shorts! Remember ladies, you are in a different culture than yours so please mind your manners and clothing. If you respect their cultures they will respect YOU too. Just a friendly reminder. It reminds me too when I first arrived in Dubai and on Ramadan season I have seen a very daring clothing from some Women who doesn't bother to read the signs from the doors of every establishments and even on hotels leaflet see this LINK to my old post please check it out if interested and want to learn more about the life here in UAE.
It was a very memorable and unfortunate day of September 2013 that I will never forget as for the first time in years I thought my 5yrs old son will be in a terrible state when he took a wrong step on the pavement in front of Gare de Lyon. It was like a slow motion seeing it on the movie when it happened just hours before we depart. I cannot believe it, I thought it's nothing until I saw his blood gushing on his lower part of the left lip. Unfortunately, his misstep caused us an instant panic and inconveniences. He got a very deep cut under his lower lip and it even the doctors get worried that they need a specialist to see him before they can decide what to do and finally after cleaning him up and taking care of his cut we are just lucky to be on time for our 4 O' clock train ride to Zürich, as you can see from the picture above when I took it was quarter to 1pm so we went to have lunch. It was an hour before the accident! Now I wonder why my photo seems gloomy. Perhaps a sign of what was to come. A misstep that makes me understand about "humanitarian aid" or sort of.
Needless to say, we learned a lot from this experiences. Fortunately after more than 2 years finally his scar is "almost" gone. Perhaps someday we will go back again…. will see.
February is full of events and actions and it is up to people in Abu Dhabi if they want to participate or not. As an expat, we want to know more of the culture we are currently living in. Besides this is as good as any other festival and you don't want to miss that especially if you have kids of your own. The more activities and events the better.
We didn't attend on the first day as most of the roads were closed hence we went to another alternative place to wander. See this LINK about it.
As you can see the old mixes with the new. According to Wikipedia… this is called the White Fort constructed in 1761 as a conical watchtower to defend the only freshwater well in Abu Dhabi. This festival is a reminder of the Bedouin life of a bygone era.
It is up to you how you want to experience it but we went to kids activities first before seeing them dancing and lots of photo opportunities that shows their way of life in the old days. It is truly interesting and yes we did enjoy it all.
The men and women that are part of this festival are reenacting their way of life as they walk throughout the place. So you can follow them or choose to go in a different direction only to see them again as they do their "chores" of the day.
And yes, of course! the foods. This is a dessert and like a sweet bread with molasses or honey. Surprisingly I like it and can eat some more. Good thing one of the activity pass we can swap for some foods and if it's not for the business call (it's must be!) that suddenly interrupted me (as I supposed to go to another woman requesting for that "pancake" while balancing the plates and getting my phone) and at the same time my son is already eyeing which one he will taste first. With that, I didn't get the chance to take a photo of what they are cooking. I would like to come back for more but we are about to go to my son's activity and a documentary the next as the person on the speaker phone reminding everyone about it. So yes in the last hour of our time there it was pretty hectic but fun!
The lights on the building dancing the night away!
Chinese New Year in U.A.E.
UAE is very open minded to other cultures and traditions and so we also celebrated the Chinese New Year Festivals. Every malls and hotel have their own gimmicks to attract the people's attention. So here are the two places in Abu Dhabi that we went to last week to joined in the festivities!
Unfortunately, we didn't get good shots on these Abu Dhabi locations as it is crowded and unlike our last CNY Festival in Auckland, NZ last year … there is no event coordinator who can tackle this issue so everybody can have their fair share of the views. Perhaps I cannot compare it to NZ as there are so many Chinese living in NZ and China brought their own dancers from mainland to perform the shows to be more authentic.
MALL OF EMIRATES, Dubai. Incidentally…we are at the right location and right time when we see these acts. Sometimes you don't have to expect something then it happens!
2016 is the Year of the Monkey so it is inevitable that there's somebody dressed in a monkey suit "monkeying" around their show as per photo shows.
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Last Thursday we came here just to do something as most of the roads were closed due to Qasr Al Hosn Festival (will post about this soon!) and we don't intend to be with so many crowds on the 1st day of this festival so we decide to go the opposite way. Good thing it is only 10 minutes away from our place.
I only took some photo that interests me so there are more to see so better check it out yourself and enjoy! Please click the photo to enlarge.
AND THE VIEW!!! Beautiful isn't it? nice to dine outside and so many restaurants to choose from. So perhaps an idea for Valentines? ehem!
That's Abu Dhabi and more!
Next will post about the Qaryat Al Hosn Festival, still ongoing up to Feb.13th. Please do come if you are in Abu Dhabi so you may enjoy the local culture and everybody are invited. Just pay Aed10 per person from 5yrs old UP, with 2 activity passes included (you can use for local foods) then lots for Kids activities + petting zoo + camel & horse rides. For more info please check this LINK.