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Air Traffic Control "Reform" and the General Aviation Community
For more than 20 years, several big airlines have sought to seize control of our nation's air traffic control (ATC) system so they can effectively determine where and when general aviation operators can fly. These airlines want the ability to control where investments in our aviation system are made which represents a significant threat to general aviation. Proponents of the airline backed ATC plan on Capitol Hill have created talking points to push their goal to privatize the system. We have taken their statements and labeled them as "myths" and debunked them with the truth.
"One of our top priorities this year is FAA reauthorization and reform of our nation's ATC operations. Specifically, the reform would remove ATC operations from FAA and into a not-for-profit corporation, with the goal of modernizing operations."
The 21st Century AIRR Act (H.R. 2997) goes well beyond just removing ATC operations from FAA and turning them over to a private not-for-profit corporation. In addition, services such as flight information, weather briefings, aeronautical information, airport advisory services, and responsibility for navigational aids would be removed from FAA. Congressional oversight of air transportation taxes, allocation of resources, and most importantly access decisions would be given to a not-for-profit corporation. This corporation would be able to tell all general aviation stakeholders where and when they could fly.
"Reforms would improve the certification process, as well, by streamlining the FAA's aircraft certification processes so that manufacturers can get their products to market faster and operators can benefit from greater, more efficient approvals of new equipment and technologies."
Certification reform can be done without removing ATC from FAA and giving it to a not-for-profit organization. This "myth" is conflating two separate and distinct issues
"There is a fair amount of misinformation surrounding how reform of the air traffic control system will impact the business aviation community."
"For example, some claim that this new reform would give sweeping latitude over aviation system governance to airlines, which would allow them to restrict where and when companies using business aviation can fly and how much they pay. These accusations are completely false for the following reasons:
The proposal struck a balance on the board of the new not-for-profit corporation, giving equal representation to both the airlines and the general aviation community. Each sector has four seats on the board.
Additionally, executive business jets were also exempt from user fees. Only Congress would have the power to determine who pays a fee, not the Corporation.
Finally, this new entity will be prohibited from restricting airspace access for ATC services provided.
Not only are concerns about the new system unfounded, the business aviation community and employees on business travel stand to benefit from the new system."
Under H.R. 2997, the ATC corporation could use an administrative process to restrict general aviation access to airports and airspace. So long as the restriction didn't adversely impact safety it could be approved. The economic or operational costs of major decisions such as closures of ATC facilities, changes to airspace classification or modifications to navigational procedures would not be considered.
The bottom line for general aviation- hiring expensive lawyers and enduring lengthy legal proceedings would be the only way to challenge airport and airspace restrictions. In other countries with privatized ATC systems we have observed access restrictions for general aviation operators, and believe that same thing could happen in the U.S. if ATC privatization occurs.
Under H.R. 2997 a 13 member board would oversee the private corporation charged with running our nation's ATC system. The board would include two seats for general aviation and four seats for the scheduled airlines and their employees. However, by aligning forces with the hub airports, the air traffic controllers union and the at large board members, the airlines could dominate the board.
"According to the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics, since 2004, ATC delays are nearly 19% longer in 13 out of the 20 largest U.S. hubs. There are examples showing that it takes between 4 and 20-percent more time to fly between certain cities today than it did in 1990 despite newer airplanes and supposedly "modernized" ATC."
"Time is money. Delays and cancelled flights have real impacts for business travelers and the bottom line for their employers. According to FAA, airline delays and cancellations cost the U.S. economy nearly $30 billion annually.
According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, air carrier delays and weather accounted for nearly 80% of flight delays in 2016. When an aircraft was late arriving and caused the next flight to be delayed, airlines were directly responsible the majority of the time. Airlines have also been increasing scheduled flight times for over 20 years to boost on-time performance and account for ground congestion caused by their scheduling practices. Finally, airline IT disruptions cause significant delays across the system – there have already been 17 major outages in 2017.
"This approach to air traffic control is ultimately good for the business aviation community as well as passengers flying on business travel."
We believe business aviation and general aviation will be severely disadvantaged under air traffic control privatization legislation as we have seen in other countries that have moved to privatized systems
"Efforts to modernize our ATC system under the FAA from a WWII-era inefficient, radar-based system to a modern, satellite-based system, have failed, running up against billions in cost-overruns, and decades of delay."
According to the FAA Administrator, over the past five years, NextGen has delivered benefits to the aviation industry and traveling public that are on time and on budget. Significant progress has occurred on modernization programs including ADS-B, a GPS-based surveillance technology that provides direct routings and GPS tracking of aircraft. The FAA also created 4,000 GPS approaches offering precision guidance to the runway without the need for ground based equipment.
In recent Congressional testimony, the President of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association said, "The U.S. National Airspace System (NAS) is the safest, most efficient, most complex, and most diverse system in the world."
"Overwhelming evidence from the U.S. government and other reports shows separating operations has led to better performance on safety, service quality, cost, and financial stability and has the potential to save businesses billions of dollars that are currently lost to system inefficiencies, cancelled and delayed flights and reduced employee productivity."
According to a recent Congressional Research Service report, "There does not appear to be conclusive evidence that any of these (privatized ATC) models is either superior or inferior to others or to existing government-run air traffic services, including FAA, with respect to productivity, cost effectiveness, service quality, and safety and security." In 2016, the Government Accountability Office also found that, "To maintain operations, the Canadian ANSP (Nav Canada) cut costs and raised its user fees."
"Modernizing the system would result in more direct flight routes and shorter flight times."
Department of Transportation data shows that our ATC system is not the primary cause of airline flight delays – airline scheduling practices are. Moreover, direct routings are possible with GPS technology, however as of 2015, only six percent of the commercial airline fleet was equipped to take advantage of ADS-B technology. Over scheduling by the airlines at hub airports causes delays that have nothing to do with our ATC system.
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The Truth about So-Called GA Protections in H.R. 2997
Supporters of H.R. 2997 claim there are so-called protections for GA in the legislation. That couldn't be farther from the truth as the bill will severely reduce GA access to the nation's airports and airspace.
So-Called Protection
There are strong access protections to ensure continued, assured access to airports, airspace, and air traffic control services:
Key take away is that access cannot be denied to any user and the Corporation cannot prioritize one user over another in its operation of the ATC system
Includes rigorous, 3-tiered government review and oversight process should the Corporation take any action that may indirectly affect access
This is a higher standard than the current standard as FAA can make changes to access and put in place policies that would affect access for users
The ATC corporation and big airlines could use this bureaucratic process to restrict GA access to airports and airspace.
So long as the restriction doesn't adversely impact safety it could be approved. The economic/operational costs of major decisions such as closures of ATC facilities, changes to airspace or modifications to navigational procedures would not be considered.
Hiring expensive lawyers and enduring lengthy legal proceedings would be the only way to challenge airport/airspace restrictions.
Under our current ATC system, Congress has the authority to review changes to airport or airspace access, and our elected representatives act as a voice for GA. Removing congressional oversight and handing it over to a private board leaves GA open to devastating access restrictions
A balanced board of directors with aviation stakeholders each holding 1 designated spot including 1 for general aviation and 1 for business aviation, the government has 2 appointees, and 2 seats that will be determined by the board by a supermajority vote meaning they will need to be consensus nominees to be seated.
Aviation stakeholders do not have the ability to directly appoint representatives
They submit a list of possible appointees and the DOT Secretary will choose the director from each stakeholder's list.
The board would include four seats for the scheduled airlines and their employees. However, by aligning forces with the hub airports, the air traffic controllers union and the at large board members, the airlines could dominate the board.
According to HR 2997, once the ATC system is transferred to the private board, a "supermajority" would no longer be required to select the at-large members. The supermajority is only required for appointment of at-large members before transfer of the ATC system occurs.
Potential Board Control: The 13-member board is dominated by airline related interests.
There is a prohibition on charging user fees to any segment of general aviation.
Although GA is exempt from user fees and will continue paying the fuel tax, none of the fuel tax revenue will go towards ATC operations. Congress could easily modify the legislation later to subject GA to user fees set and controlled by the private board.


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Autism evades the simplest questions – why? Why now? Why does it affect those who it affects and why does it present so differently among individuals? We do know that when it comes to autism, not every "why" has the same answer; that's where genetics come in.
Holly Stessman, PhD, an assistant professor in the Department of Pharmacology at Creighton University Medical School, almost went to pharmacy school. That was before she tried her hand at biochemistry research as a biology and biochemistry major at Clarke University and decided on graduate school in molecular genetics. She eventually narrowed her research focus to the question of whether cancer cells become drug resistant over time – and if so, how? Can we pick new drugs that cells won't resist?
After finishing her PhD, Stessman went on to a post-doctoral fellowship working in the well-regarded Genome Sciences Department at the University of Washington. There she began to study human genetics and autism.
Genetic factors in autism are so important because of the nature of the disorder. Autism spectrum disorders manifest in a range of symptoms that vary widely. From a scientist's perspective, autism differs from, for example, achondroplasia, a form of short-limbed dwarfism, in which there is one main risk gene, Stessman explains. This makes it easier to predict and diagnose. With autism, however, 500-700 genes and many gene variants seem to factor into the disease. Stessman is working to make sense of this complexity.
Splitting the Spectrum
Based on her findings during her post-doc, she believes that, although autism spectrum disorders have been lumped together, science and medicine would benefit from the ability to split people into groups based on genetic variation.
Her research hopes to identify shared phenotypes that suggest specific types of autism in individuals sharing genetic variation in the same gene. "There are at least 90 high-impact genes we can implicate," Stessman says. "Those genes have more variation in autism and intellectual disability patients than in controls."
In 2014, Stessman and colleagues showed that patients carrying genetic variation in the gene CHD8 shared specific clinical features such as increased head circumference (also known as macrocephaly) and gastrointestinal problems. Experiments to test this link between genetics and phenotype in zebrafish found that "knocking down" expression of the gene appeared to cause similar features in the fish. Since the publication of this work, Stessman and others in the field have continued to pursue studies linking additional genes with phenotypes.
In 2017, work by Stessman and colleagues appeared in the journal Nature Genetics. By compiling a huge database of genetic information spanning several continents, they identified genetic subtypes associated with incidence of intellectual or developmental disability accompanied by autism, and subtypes associated with autism but not intellectual or development disability. Drawing a distinction between these subtypes fills a void in the previous work on the genetic risk factors of autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders.
Targeting "Drugability"
Human biology and genetics are complex, and understanding the significance of these connections will require exploration. Nonetheless, the work toward identifying genetic subtypes like this opens the possibility of targeting those genes for treatment. Stessman calls this the "drugability" of her findings. The more targeted the treatment based on genetic factors, the more promising the results will be.
This trend in drug development isn't unique to autism. Stessman says it reflects a shift in health care overall. Genetics are becoming a bigger part of physician education, medical records and everyday care as well – and that's good news, Stessman says. For example, genetic testing at a well-child appointment could help pinpoint risk factors for autism and other potential problems, Stessman suggests. This could allow for earlier, targeted intervention. Early diagnosis and intervention can help those with autism live a relatively normal life.
Separating Fact from Fiction and Fear
While genetic testing can provide a path to some answers, it also leads to questions. Stessman emphasizes that genetic variation does not determine a patient's future – it simply points to increased risk. Once variants are identified, patients should talk to their doctor about healthy lifestyle decisions and prevention strategies.
In addition, patients may wonder who can see and use their genetic information and for what purposes. "The field is starting to listen to people's concerns about what happens to your genetic data," Stessman says. "You can still get health insurance – but life insurance and enrollment in the military can be affected" based on your genetic predispositions. More and more researchers are exploring the ethical dimensions of genomics research and working to find ways to ease patient anxiety.
Stessman notes that most patients are enthusiastic about contributing to research efforts. "By participating in research, they can help someone else later," Stessman says. They're contributing to the body of knowledge. Researchers in a certified lab can also report results of tests that otherwise might not be covered by insurance to doctors to aid in finding the best treatment options for individuals.
During her work as a post-doc, the Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI) took note of Stessman's work. As a finalist in their "Bridge to Independence" program, which provides support to scientists just beginning their faculty careers, she will receive $450,000 over three years for her work on in vitro modeling of genetic subtypes of autism.
At Creighton, Stessman will also teach in the neuroscience major to round out the genetics component of the program. The neuroscience program and Creighton's reputation in hereditary cancer research helped draw her to campus.
At the forefront of that research stands Henry Lynch, MD, a pioneer of the link between genetics and some cancers and longtime professor in the School of Medicine. He and his team have amassed the Hereditary Cancer Database and Biorepository, which is "a remarkable collection of clinical information and specimens that has made possible the discovery of genes and discrete genetic events that lead to hereditary cancer," according to Thomas Murray, PhD, interim provost of Creighton University. The database contains information for more than 200,000 individuals and nearly 3,000 families, a vast resource for researchers like Stessman.
"It's amazing working with Dr. Lynch's team because they have been so focused on sample collection," she says, and "his work has been integral to the field." The legacy of his efforts gives rising stars like Stessman and her students a lot to work with.
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Around Europe: EPL giants fall; Gary Neville's challenge at Valencia
EPL giants Chelsea, Manchester City fall again, Gary Neville takes charge at Valencia and Juventus is on the move in Serie A. Ben Lyttleton goes Around Europe.
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There were more shocks involving giants in the Premier League on another unpredictable weekend of action, while in Spain, Valencia has a new and intriguing coach in place ahead of a big game this week. Pep Guardiola has some thinking to do after a rare defeat for Bayern Munich, while Lyon is moving into a new stadium in the new year under a cloud. Meanwhile, in Italy, perennial favorite Juventus is back on the upswing after a horrid start to its latest title defense.
Here is what caught our eye this week Around Europe:
Credit to EPL giant slayers Bournemouth, Stoke
Some results make you sit up and take notice, and this was one of them. Down-on-its-luck Bournemouth is one of the stories of this Premier League season: a club that was minutes away from extinction but won promotion through the divisions under English coach Eddie Howe, sticks true to its principles despite losing four key players–Callum Wilson (who was on the verge of an England call-up), captain Tommy Elphick and the club's two most expensive signings Tyrone Mings, Max Gradel–to long-term injuries in the season's first few weeks. Oh, and last season's PFA Player of the Year in the second division, Harry Arter, was missing until November, too.
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This Premier League season has been so unpredictable that maybe newly promoted Bournemouth beating Chelsea 1-0 at Stamford Bridge is not such a surprise. But, really, it is. Chelsea may be in a rotten slump and Monday's papers, understandably, focus on the latest threat to Jose Mourinho's job: his former club FC Porto comes to London Wednesday and defeat could knock the Blues out of the Champions League.
But what about Bournemouth?
"This result is at the very top," said Howe. "We've never been in the top flight before, so to come to the champions and beat them, it must be the best individual result in the club's history, and I'm very pleased this group have been able to achieve this."
Mitchell Kaye, a diehard fan who has watched the team home and away for over 20 years, told SI.com: "It was the kind of moment you dream about as a kid and live for your whole footballing life."
Yet last week's result was arguably just as impressive as this one. Bournemouth was 2-0 down at home to Everton, and could have been feeling sorry for itself. But the spirit in the squad is strong, and it clawed back to 2-2. On 93 minutes, Ross Barkley scored for Everton, the TV commentator said: "And he's surely won it for Everton now!"
Most people would have agreed. But not this group of players: on 95 minutes, Junior Stanislas equalized to earn Bournemouth a point. The result was probably worth more than a point: it gave the side belief, and proved that it has a collective spirit that outshines what we have seen at times from the likes of Newcastle or Aston Villa this season. You can't buy that in the January transfer window.
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Howe is not the first English coach with a predominantly English group of players to win promotion to the Premier League, play nice football, keep the same core of players from lower leagues and impress with his management style. Last season, Sean Dyche did the same with Burnley, which, after 16 games, had an almost identical record: won three, had 15 points, held 17th position in the table. Bournemouth's now reads: played 15, won three, 13 points, position No. 17 in the table.
Burnley was relegated at the end of the season. At this rate, Bournemouth might just avoid that fate.
Chelsea, of course, was not the only big-name casualty in the Premier League over the weekend. Stoke City totally outplayed Manchester City and won 2-0, a score that flattered the title contender. Without Vincent Kompany and Sergio Aguero, City is a different team, and you fear for its European aspirations if those two players are not fit in spring.
The real story, though, was how Stoke outplayed City in every department, with the front four of Marko Arnautovic, Xherdan Shaqiri, Ibrahim Afellay and Bojan Krkic giving the visiting defense nightmares. This was coach Mark Hughes's vision come to life (and it helped to embarrass his former team). The days of Stoke as the bruisers are over. The new Stoke is just as tough to beat, but has a new deftness and guile in attack.
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Neville ready for Valencia challenge
You could see why Gary Neville did not take charge of the Valencia team for its weekend fixture at home to Barcelona. The Englishman, a surprise choice to replace Nuno Espirito Santo, was only appointed last Wednesday; he met the media on Thursday and watched Saturday's game against the Spanish champion from up in the stands.
If the plan was to avoid being associated with an embarrassing defeat, it did not work: Valencia was excellent throughout and just about deserved its 1-1 draw against the Spanish champion. Neville would have been encouraged by his new side's performance and effort–and noted the Valencia fans' reaction to the caretaker-coach on the sideline, Voro Gonzalez, a former player who has been temporary coach before.
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"If the contract is only for six months, why not give it to Voro?" wondered former Valencia captain David Albelda, a sentiment that ex-goalkeeper Santiago Canizares echoed.
Regardless, the first test of Neville's career as head coach comes in the Champions League on Wednesday, with Valencia needing to beat struggling Lyon (more on that below) and hoping Zenit provides a favor and beats Gent. It's a pretty important debut match, with £8 million in extra revenue resting on the outcome.
Neville made all the right comments in his press conference, promising to learn Spanish, bring over his whole family, and admitting that Neville the TV pundit would question the appointment of Neville the coach. Fans at the Mestalla can turn pretty quickly on coaches–as they've done on Hector Cuper, Unai Emery and Nuno in the past–but Neville should have some time to win them over.
His first job will be to restore Alvaro Negredo to the team; the Spain forward is one of Valencia's best players but was inexplicably dropped from the squad by Nuno. Young fullback Ruben Vezo, who struggled against Neymar Saturday (join the club), could benefit from a Neville defending masterclass but there is enough talent in the squad, most of it young, to move up the table.
The plan for Neville is clear; make a success of his six months in Valencia and be in a strong position to potentially replace Roy Hodgson as England coach after Euro 2016 (Neville is already England's assistant coach and will retain that role). If he flops in Valencia, he can blame the mitigating factors of an inherited squad, a new language and a short time to turn things around.
As he said with his typical honesty: "Let's see how it goes."
Bayern endures first defeat
Is the title race back on again in Germany? Borussia Dortmund did what Manchester United needs to do in the Champions League Wednesday, winning 2-1 at Wolfsburg, to close the gap at the top of the table to five points. That's because Bayern Munich lost its first game of the season, going down 3-1 at Borussia Monchengladbach, for whom caretaker-turned-permanent boss Andre Schubert continues to be a miracle-worker.
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This was the first time Pep Guardiola had named an unchanged lineup in 99 games as Bayern boss, and it didn't prove fruitful. What went wrong? Exactly the same as what happened in the two Champions League semifinal losses in the last two seasons: Bayern conceded the first goal to a good side and then did not know how to react. Within 14 minutes, Lars Stindl and the prolific Fabian Johnson had turned 1-0 into 3-0.
"We lost control," said Guardiola after the game.
This is one of the issues that the Spaniard has failed to correct in his time in Bavaria. It's a tricky challenge, as Bayern is so dominant at home that it rarely happens. But if Bayern is to win the Champions League, it will need to resolve this issue before spring. And even though Dortmund was a bit fortunate to win all three points thanks to Shinji Kagawa's late winner, no, the title race is not really back on at all.
Schurrle lifts Wolfsburg, Man United disappoints in Champions League
Elsewhere in Germany, the focus will also be on Wolfsburg as it welcomes United needing just a draw to get out of Group B. United needs to win to avoid needing help in CSKA Moscow-PSV, but might not find it easy.
And a note on naughty Marwin Hitz: the Augsburg goalkeeper scuffed up the area just to the left of the penalty spot with the heel of his boot before FC Cologne's Anthony Modeste took a penalty.
Guess what happened next? That's right, Modeste slipped as he struck the ball and Hitz saved the spot kick. The keeper later apologized for his behavior and the German FA, who could have charged him for unsportsmanlike behavior, will take no further action.
Lyon limps out of Stade Gerland
It was not supposed to end like this. Lyon's final Ligue 1 game at Stade Gerland ended in another defeat–its third in four games–and a surreal atmosphere was completed when the fans who booed the players off at the final whistle hung around to watch a firework display and cheer Lyon's former greats like Juninho Pernambucano and Sonny Anderson on a final lap around the pitch.
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Coach Hubert Fournier was training his players on defending corners all week, so couldn't have been happy that the two goals newly promoted (and now second-place) Angers scored in its 2-0 win were both Cheikh Ndoye headers from set pieces. "We will meet, talk, try to think about things and not get carried away," Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas told beIN Sports when asked about the coach's future. Winger Mathieu Valbuena, however, called recent performances "catastrophic."
This is practically the same Lyon side that pushed PSG close in the title race last season, and rather than cashing in on young talents like Alexandre Lacazette, Aulas tied them down to lucrative new contracts. It has not worked, and Fournier looks on his way out–and soon. Wednesday, Lyon is the opponent for Neville's first game as Valencia coach–ironically, if he had the choice of any team in Europe, he might have chosen Lyon–and then Lyon plays PSG. After that, Aulas could well sack Fournier.
Aulas wants a big name to lead Lyon in the new stadium, and Le Parisien reported that former hero Juninho, currently doing his coaching badges, was top of his list. That might be a bit early for the Brazilian, but change is imminent all the same.
Dybala, Juventus on the march
Italy was where the title race was the most open this season, but after five wins in a row, the latest a clinical 2-0 win at Lazio, there is something promising about the form of Juventus at the moment. After 10 games, the reigning champion had only won three matches; it was down in 12th place and 11 points behind leader Roma. Now it's only one point behind fourth-place Roma and six off the pace set by Serie A-leading Inter.
Juventus has gone back to basics: switching to a back three in defense–at the request of the players–keeping clean sheets (three in a row for league games, four-and-a-half and over seven hours in all) and relying on some individual brilliance for the goals.
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In recent weeks, that's come from Paulo Dybala, the new signing from Palermo who Max Allegri has eased into the side. He's now undroppable and like Carlos Tevez, is not just there for his goals: he's scored seven, including both against Lazio (the first took a heavy deflection) and created three more.
Allegri fell out with Alvaro Morata last month, but the pair has made up.
It was in midfield where Allegri earned his money this weekend. With Paul Pogba suspended, the easy option would have been to pick a replacement and ask him to play like Pogba. That's not possible, though, so he moved Claudio Marchisio into the center, picked Kwadwo Asamoah on the left and Stefan Sturaro on the right. The balance worked but with Dybala–or IncreDybala as Tuttosport called him–in this form, it seems like it's only a matter of time before Juventus makes up deficit on Inter.
Top three players of the week
Xherdan Shaqiri (Stoke)
The winger was too hot to handle for Manchester City and his two passes, the second an incredible defense-splitter, were converted by Marko Arnautovic for a well-deserved win.
Casimir Ninga (Montpellier)
The Montpellier forward came from Chad in the summer for €75,000 and has turned his team's season around: two goals against Lyon last week and two more in a 2-2 draw at Marseille Sunday. Ninga, 22, is fast, strong and generous with the ball. Remember the name.
Antonio Sanabria (Sporting Gijon)
The 19-year-old Paraguayan striker scored a hat trick for Sporting Gijon in its 3-1 win over Las Palmas. Roma, who has loaned him out, will be happy.
Top three goals of the week
Jessy Pi (Troyes)
Bottom of the table and without a win all season, Troyes has not enjoyed much to cheer about this season. But the French club sneaked a point at Reims thanks to Pi's tasty volley.
Jessy PI Goal - Reims 1-1 Troyes - 05-12-2015
Renato Sanches (Benfica)
You're 18, your team is 2-0 up at home with a few minutes left and you have the ball 35 yards from goal. Why not try a shot? That's what Sanches did against Academica, and even his coach looked surprised when the ball powered into the top corner.
O golaço de Renato Sanches à Académica
Jairo Sampeiro (Mainz)
A dipping volley from a lying-down position set Mainz on the way to a fine win at Hamburg – but not many would have expected Jairo to go for it from there.


Most golfers have, and will always have, moments of frustration on the golf course. I've witnessed that same frustration on the course, follow a player into the parking lot and far beyond. How can we allow something beyond our control to consume our thoughts more than a moment or even a lifetime?
If you're a junior golfer and you haven't had the opportunity to work with a sports psychologist, mental coach or someone within martial arts, I can't tell you how important it is to start sooner than later. The ability to control your thoughts and emotions through pertinent, appropriate strategies is one of the best techniques you can have in your arsenal in order to play this game of golf at the highest level.
Success during my collegiate coaching career can be pinpointed directly to the techniques and strategies I learned through the mentorship of leading sports psychologists. What an honor and privilege it has been to work with these amazing professionals. While coaching at Oregon State University we worked closely with Dr. Jerry Lynch. Dr. Lynch gave us the tools to visualize, meditate and control our breath. Then, in 2010, while coaching at USMA West Point, I met Dr. Zinsser. Dr. Zinsser worked closely with Dr. Bob Rotella, a world renowned sports psychologist within the golf world. After implementation of positive mental techniques, the Army Cadets were better equipped to find clarity and peace on and off the golf course.
Can you imagine a collegiate golf team coming together prior to practice, acknowledging the daily goal and visualizing that day's practice There's something magical about seeing yourself hitting that perfect wedge shot or hearing 5 foot putts drop in the hole. These visualization strategies were woven into practices, team meetings and tournament play. If you want to play your best golf, why wouldn't you ever visualize yourself being successful on and off the golf course? You have to play the game of golf in the present. When you learn the techniques of controlling your breath and visualizing, you allow yourself to be your best for that moment and for that golf shot. If you can't rein in those thoughts and emotions when you stand over a shot, you will never have the chance to play your best golf or be your best on and off the course!
This leads into how we talk to ourselves on the course when you're practicing or competing. Is your inner dialogue positive or negative? If you caddie for a friend or another player, would you ever tell them during the round how horrible they're playing? Would you tell them over and over that they will never be good enough to play college golf? Then why in the world would you ever say this to yourself? There is absolutely no competitive advantage to talking negatively to yourself.
" I have to get mad and let my anger out, it helps me focus." This statement always leaves me scratching my head. What about having no emotional attachment to the result of a golf shot? Is it possible? It is and using mental strategies to rise above negative emotions, keeps you, not only in the game, but in the moment and within that golf shot.
Take time and evaluate your practice agenda. We all love hitting drivers, wedges, flop shots and putting, but how much of your practice daily is dedicated to your mental game? This is by far, the most neglected aspect of the game for junior golfers. Can you control your breath? Can you visualize yourself positively on the golf course? Is your inner dialogue to yourself positive? If you take the energy and commitment to learn these important strategies early in your golf journey, it will become habit.
A tour caddie acts as the bridge to success for many professional golfers. It is incredibly important to know the game inside and out, but AS important to lift the professional up and over each shot with positivity. Can you imagine if a caddie voices his fear of not going into a putt with confidence and advises his player to lag the putt? No, a good caddie is there with a good attitude and positive outlook for every minute on the course. My question is, Are you doing this for yourself? Former OSU player, friend and colleague Tim Mickelson, is a perfect example of an amazing caddie. Tim knows the game inside and out, he's a great player and is not shy to build his brother up during a tournament. I'm so honored to have coached this young man and proud to watch him grow into one of the best caddies out on tour. His success is a direct result of positive strategies and preparation.
How do you talk to yourself on and off the course?
Are you positive with your inner dialogue?
Are you sincerely believing your words?
Do you have the tools to keep your emotions in check?
These subtle changes will impact your life on and off the course. Life is difficult, so let's make a positive change starting today with your game. Your peers and interested college coaches are watching you on the course and how you handle adversity. If your knee-jerk reaction is anger or emotional escalation you are not giving yourself a competitive edge and are not giving your teammates your best contribution. You owe yourself, your team and your golf future the best you have everyday and it all starts with positivity.
I can't wait to hear your feedback! Enjoy the Walk!
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Saint Jean Carbon Announces $800,000 Private Placement
June 21, 2018 09:00 ET | Source: Saint Jean Carbon
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OAKVILLE, Ontario, June 21, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saint Jean Carbon Inc. ("Saint Jean" or the "Company") (TSX-V:SJL) is pleased to announce that it intends to complete a non-brokered private placement financing of up to 6,000,000 units ("Flow-Through Units") at a price of $0.05 per Flow-Through Unit for gross proceeds to the Company of up to $300,0000 (the "Flow-Through Unit Offering"). Each Flow-Through Unit will consist of one (1) common share in the capital of the Company issued on a "flow-through" basis pursuant to the Income Tax Act (Canada) (each a "Flow-Through Share") at a price of $0.05 per Flow-Through Share and one (1) common share purchase warrant (each whole common share purchase warrant a "Warrant"). Each whole Warrant will entitle the holder to acquire one (1) additional common share in the capital of the Company (each a "Warrant Share") at an exercise price of $0.075 per Warrant Share for a period of 36 months from the date of issuance.
In addition, the Company intends to complete a non-brokered private placement financing of up to 10,000,000 units ("Common Units") at a price of $0.05 per Common Unit for gross proceeds to the Company of up to $500,0000 (the "Common Unit Offering" and together with the Flow-Through Unit Offering, the "Offering"). Each Common Unit will consist of one (1) common share in the capital of the Company ("Common Share") at a price of $0.05 per Common Share and one (1) Warrant. Each Warrant will entitle the holder to acquire one (1) additional Common Share at an exercise price of $0.075 per Common Share for a period of 36 months from the date of issuance.
Closing of the Offering is subject to customary conditions, including receipt of all regulatory approvals, and is anticipated to occur on or about June 28, 2018. All securities issued as part of the Offering will be subject to a four month and one day hold period.
The Company intends to use the proceeds of the Flow-Through Unit Offering on the Company's exploration and development expenditures on its mineral properties. The Company intends to use the proceeds of the Common Unit Offering for general corporate and administrative purposes.
The Company intends to pay a cash finder's fee, to certain arm's length finders (each a "Finder"), equal to 8% of the gross proceeds raised under the Offering from purchasers introduced to the Company by each Finder.
About Saint Jean
Saint Jean is a publicly traded carbon science company, with specific interests in energy storage and green energy creation and green re-creation, with holdings in graphite mining and lithium claims in the province of Quebec in Canada. For the latest information on Saint Jean's properties and news please refer to the website: http://www.saintjeancarbon.com/ .
Saint Jean Carbon Inc.
Paul Ogilvie, CEO and Director
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Email: info@saintjeancarbon.com
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS: This news release contains forward-looking statements, within the meaning of applicable securities legislation, concerning Saint Jean's business and affairs. In certain cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as ''plans'', ''expects'' or ''does not expect'', "intends" ''budget'', ''scheduled'', ''estimates'', "forecasts'', ''intends'', ''anticipates'' or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results ''may'', ''could'', ''would'', ''might'' or ''will be taken'', ''occur'' or ''be achieved''. Such forward-looking statements include those with respect to the Company's intention to complete the Offering and use the proceeds of the Offering as working capital to fund the continued development of the Company's business.
These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, and are naturally subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances that may cause actual results to differ materially. The forward-looking statements in this news release assume, inter alia, that the conditions for completion of the Offering, including regulatory approval will be met.
Although Saint Jean believes that the expectations represented in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, there can be no assurance that these expectations will prove to be correct. There are risks which could affect Saint Jean's ability to complete the Offering, the impact of general global economic conditions and the risk that they will deteriorate, industry conditions, that required consents and approvals from regulatory authorities will not be obtained.
Statements of past performance should not be construed as an indication of future performance. Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not such results will be achieved. A number of factors, including those discussed above, could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. Any such forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.
All of the forward-looking statements made in this press release are qualified by these cautionary statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking information is provided as of the date of this press release, and Saint Jean assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.
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Кáрин Кнайсль (; род. 18 января 1965, Вена) — австрийский государственный деятель, дипломат, журналист и политик. Член совета директоров — независимый директор ПАО «Роснефть» (2021—2022). Министр иностранных дел Австрии (2017—2019).

Биография
Родилась в Вене, но часть своего детства провела в Аммане (Иордания), где её отец являлся личным пилотом короля Хусейна, а мать работала стюардессой. В молодости была вовлечена в деятельность Amnesty International, поддерживала правозащитные и экологические организации. В Венском университете изучала право и ближневосточные языки, продолжила образование в Еврейском университете Иерусалима и в  (в 1991—1992 годах училась в Национальной школе администрации во Франции), защитила докторскую диссертацию на тему о соотношении международного права и концепции границ на Ближнем Востоке. В 1989—1999 годах работала в Министерстве иностранных дел Австрии под началом министра от Австрийской народной партии Алоиза Мока, затем стала журналистом и исследователем, экспертом в проблемах Ближнего Востока, проявляя критическое отношение и к сионизму, и к политическому исламу. Также выступала против ЕС и приёма мигрантов. Между 2005 и 2010 годами была беспартийным депутатом местного совета, избранной по списку Австрийской народной партии.

В должности министра иностранных дел
Оставаясь официально беспартийной, 18 декабря 2017 года заняла кресло министра иностранных дел Австрии в правительстве Себастьяна Курца по квоте Австрийской партии свободы.

9 ноября 2018 года в Австрии по обвинению в шпионаже в пользу России был арестован отставной полковник Вооружённых сил, вследствие чего Кнайсль отменила намеченный на декабрь визит в Россию. В телефонном разговоре с министром иностранных дел Лавровым она выразила надежду, что сложившаяся ситуация не повлияет на двусторонние отношения.

3 июня 2019 года после отставки Себастьяна Курца приступило к исполнению своих полномочий правительство Бригитте Бирляйн, в котором Кнайсль не получила никакого назначения.

После ухода из политики
26 февраля 2021 года выдвинута в совет директоров «Роснефти» в качестве независимого участника. Соответствующее распоряжение правительства РФ от 26 февраля 2021 года было опубликовано 3 марта 2021 года на официальном портале правовой информации. Кроме неё независимыми директорами выдвинуты бывший федеральный канцлер Германии Герхард Шрёдер, исполнительный директор компании Nord Stream 2 AG Маттиас Варниг и председатель правления Marcuard Holding Ханс-Йорг Рудлофф (Hans-Jörg Rudloff). В списке кандидатов в качестве представителей РФ числятся действующие члены совета директоров «Роснефти» вице-премьер РФ Александр Новак, помощник президента РФ Максим Орешкин и глава «Роснефти» Игорь Сечин.

9 марта 2021 года совет директоров компании утвердил Кнайсль в качестве кандидата.

23 мая 2022 года на фоне российского вторжения на Украину подала заявление о выходе из совета директоров «Роснефти» с 20 мая и отказалась продлить полномочия в нём на второй срок. В июле сообщила об отъезде из страны «из-за угрозы расправы».

5 июля 2022 года американская газета The Washington Post опубликовала статью об аресте в Австрии высокопоставленного офицера спецслужб Эгисто Отта (Egisto Ott), обвинённого в шпионаже в пользу России. По сведениям газеты, в период нахождения Кнайсль на посту министра иностранных дел Отт планировал реорганизацию внешней разведки и передачу её в структуру Министерства иностранных дел, но никаких документов, доказывающих её причастность к этим планам, не обнаружено. Сама Кнайсль сообщила журналистам через текстовые сообщения WhatsApp, что не даёт интервью и что она эмигрировала из Австрии, поскольку получала угрозы убийством. С 2022 года проживает в Ливане.

С октября 2022 — колумнист российской газеты "Ведомости", указывающей своего автора как доктора права. Первую статью посвятила необходимости для Германии налаживать отношения с Россией для восстановления экономической мощи.

Личная жизнь

Карин Кнайсль до вступления в брак проживала в Зайберсдорфе под Веной, где вела небольшое фермерское хозяйство.

18 августа 2018 года состоялась свадьба Кнайсль с бизнесменом Вольфгангом Майлингером, на которую невеста пригласила в качестве гостя Владимира Путина. 18 августа, по пути на встречу с Ангелой Меркель (впервые с 2014 года — в Германии), Путин принял участие в торжестве, состоявшемся в городе Гамлиц в предместьях города Грац. Британская газета The Guardian подвергла решение австрийского министра критике, поскольку оно подрывает единую политику Евросоюза по отношению к России на украинском направлении.

Труды
 Der Grenzbegriff der Konfliktparteien im Nahen Osten. Dissertation, Universität Wien, 1991.
 Hizbollah: Libanesische Widerstandsbewegung, islamische Terrorgruppe oder bloss eine politische Partei? Eine Untersuchung der schiitischen Massenbewegung Hizbollah im libanesischen und regionalen Kontext. Landesverteidigungsakademie, Wien 2002, ISBN 3-901328-69-6.
 Der Energiepoker: Wie Erdöl und Erdgas die Weltwirtschaft beeinflussen. FinanzBuch, München 2006, ISBN 3-89879-187-4; 2., überarbeitete Auflage 2008, ISBN 978-3-89879-448-0.
 Die Gewaltspirale: Warum Orient und Okzident nicht miteinander können. Ecowin, Salzburg 2007, ISBN 978-3-902404-39-8.
 Die zersplitterte Welt: Was von der Globalisierung bleibt. Braumüller, Wien 2013, ISBN 978-3-99100-086-0.
 Mein Naher Osten. Braumüller, Wien 2014, ISBN 978-3-99100-112-6.
 Prinz Eugen: Vom Außenseiter zum Genie Europas. Belvedere, Wien 2014, ISBN 978-3-902805-58-4.
 Wachablöse: Auf dem Weg in eine chinesische Weltordnung. Frank & Frei, 1. September 2017, ISBN 978-3950434842

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Since my first cancer diagnosis in 1993, I have practiced meditation. Nothing fancy, just following my breath. I was initially breathing myself away from the loud speakers in my head suggesting that I work harder to get well or do a better job, in general.
Editor's Note: This piece was originally published in June 2012 at www.canceristhenewblack.com.


The 2015 ACT-R Summer School will take place from July 13-16, just before the 22nd annual ACT-R Workshop which will also be held at Carnegie Mellon University. The Summer School will follow a format similar to that used in ACT-R Spring Schools held at the University of Groningen and consist of both a Summer School and a Master Class.
The Summer School will train researchers in the use of ACT-R for cognitive modeling using the ACT-R tutorial. The tutorial consists of eight units, six of which will be covered during the four days of the Summer School. Each day will consist of a morning theory lecture covering one or two tutorial units, an afternoon discussion session on the topics of the day, and modeling assignments which participants are expected to complete during the day and evening.
The Master Class is organized in parallel with the Summer School. The Master Class offers the opportunity for ACT-R modelers to work on their own projects with guidance from experienced ACT-R researchers. There is no curriculum for the Master Class, but Master Class students are welcome to attend the Summer School lectures and discussion sessions.
To provide an optimal learning environment, admission to the Summer School and Master Class will be limited. To apply for the Summer School, please email a curriculum vitae and a statement of purpose to db30@andrew.cmu.edu. Demonstrated experience with a modeling formalism similar to ACT-R will strengthen a Summer School application. To apply for the Master Class please email a curriculum vitae along with some information about your level of experience with ACT-R and some details on the project you expect to work on during the Master Class.
Applications are due by April 13th and applicants will be notified of admission by April 30.
Admission to the Summer School and Master Class is free. In addition, the registration fee for the ACT-R Workshop will be waived for Summer School Students, but not for students of the Master Class. Housing will be available in the CMU dormitories for approximately $60/day (single) or $40/day (shared), and will be available through the end of the workshop.
For more information on the Summer School and Master Class you can email Dan Bothell at db30@andrew.cmu.edu.


The recently aired HBO documentary, "Heroin: Cape Cod USA," focuses attention on how heroin has ripped a swath of destruction in one of America's iconic communities, but it could easily be a story of thousands of other communities throughout America. It is a movie that should be seen by everyone. That said, my reaction to it is mixed.
On the one hand, heroin addiction affects people of all ages, from every walk of life, from coast to coast. It's great to see an evocative and emotional television documentary focusing attention on the horrific problem. Denying that we have an epidemic will not solve the problem. Calling attention to heroin addiction might help us find solutions and prevent deaths.
On the other hand, I am bothered by the implication in the movie that heroin addiction is due to prescription drugs. It's not as if prescription drugs are floating around and jumping into the mouths of innocent people who are just minding their own business in the same way as a virus inoculates a passenger on a subway.
Prescription opioids are supposed to be used for pain. When people choose to use them for other reasons, that's when the disease of addiction begins to own the person's soul. People addicted to heroin also choose to use the drug, at least initially. There are no physicians who prescribe heroin. Of course, just because people choose to use heroin doesn't lessen the tragic effects of the devastating disease of opioid addiction.
Connecting the prescribing of painkillers to heroin use may be valid for a limited number of cases, but the implication of cause and effect is flawed. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that there were 250 million prescriptions of painkillers in 2012. Yet a recent study shows that only 0.022% of exposures to an opioid are associated with overdose deaths. It is impossible to know how many people are misusing opioids prescribed for pain. Understanding the reasons for misuse is more important than knowing the prevalence of misuse. This is where our lance should tilt.
Addiction is part of human beings' biology that sadly imprisons far too many innocent victims. All of the people in the documentary admitted to using heroin or prescription drugs to feel good or to relieve emotional pain. Most began using addictive substances before being exposed to an opioid.
Before the abundance of unused and diverted prescription opioids, people who wanted to get high on chemicals would go directly to heroin or cocaine. Remember the 60's and 70's? In those days, the chemicals of choice were THC, LSD, Quaaludes and more. In the 80's, we had a national epidemic of "crack babies" from cocaine.
Alcohol has always been the fallback for those seeking a recreational high when other drugs are not available. Even today, there are more deaths due to alcohol than opioids or any other drug of abuse except for products that contain nicotine. However, heroin appears to be more lethal than most other drugs of abuse because of its tendency to make some users stop breathing.
Recreational drug users who participate in my clinical research studies on drugs of abuse admit to using prescription opioids for fun because prescription opioids are legal substances, because others can't smell opioids if they're working, and the opioids are cheaper than a six-pack of beer.
Understanding the root causes of the opioid epidemic is crucial to reversing the problem. Believing it is just about the supply will not solve the problem and will likely have serious unintended consequences by allowing the disease to continue its carnage. And the belief that heroin addiction always, or even usually, arises because someone has been prescribed opioids is misinformed.
So my thanks go out to HBO for airing "Heroin: Cape Cod USA." It's a start at drawing nationwide attention to the horrific heroin problem. Future documentaries, I hope, will help shine a light on the real causes, and possible solutions, of the heroin addiction epidemic and not just its ruination of our families and communities.
Lynn Webster, MD, Vice President of the Scientific Affairs PRA Health Sciences; Author, "The Painful Truth: What Pain Is Really Like and Why It Matters to Each of Us"; Researcher; Past President of American Academy of Pain Medicine; and Board Certified Pain Medicine and Certified Addiction Medicine. Visit him online at www.thepainfultruthbook.com.


Purchased a Nikon D3100 just days before leaving for the best vacation EVER! took alot of photos took alot of bad one took some good ones here is a short gallery of some of them, steal them if you like if you see yourself!
What a killer time! Virgin no more.


The Rosé Revolution kicks off on November 10th and is all about celebrating, Rosé - which has its traditional home in the south of France.
DiscoverVin are excited to be part of the Revolution.
What is the Rosé Revolution?
A: The Rosé Revolution is a celebration of dry, purpose-made and delicious Rosé wines. Variety incidental, these are serious styles to be enjoyed at any time.
We are spreading the word that these wines are delicious, a great match with food and a great wine to consider at any time of the year. So grab some Chateau La Rayre or Zette Rosé or a few for that matter and start spreading the word.
Q: When is this year's Rose Revolution taking place?
A: The launch of the Rose Revolution will take place on Thursday 10th November 2011 for a taste and tweet.
Q: Where is this year's Rose Revolution taking place?
DiscoverVin's friends in Capital Cities can become rosé revolutionists at their local rose revolution events.
Order some Rosé from DiscoverVin.
Let us know about the great, dry Rosé wines you are drinking, share your stories and photos with us on our facebook page or on twitter. There are a number of sites where you can find out more on the Rose Revolution and see all the exciting events happening happening all over Australia: www.facebook.com/RoseWineRev.
There will be a number of live events and social media opportunities for consumers throughout summer but the Rosé Revolution is encouraging wine lovers to organise their own events too!
Grab some friends, celebrate this fine wine and show the world how great it can be!
Rosé Revolution at Barakee, Wooragee.


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Ms. Jjingo regularly advises a variety of financial institutions, including Bank of America, Barclays, Citibank, Credit Suisse, Goldman Sachs, HSBC, ING and Morgan Stanley. She was named to the IFLR1000 as a Rising Star.
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Open the atom-python-run package settings (atom Settings >> packages >> find atom-python-run >> settings)
In F5 command section, change the default to python3 {file}. It should look something like this.
EDIT: Make sure that F5 doesn't interfere with another command from another package. Or else you can use F6 as well.

Restart, atom. You should be good to go!
If you aren't able to run python scripts through atom. Then here's the package you can install.
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A: Try running "sudo ln -s /usr/bin/python3 /usr/bin/python".
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This VICE News behind-the-scenes from the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville is a must-see.
"We knew we were gonna meet a lot of resistance. The fact that nobody on our side died, I'd go ahead and call that points for us. The fact that none of our people killed anybody unjustly, I think is a plus for us." These are the words of white supremacist Christopher Cantwell, speaking to VICE News after the violent Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia on August 12 where a protester was killed and two state troopers lost their lives in a helicopter crash.
Charlottesville became America's most recent and brutal reckoning with white supremacy that sprang to the surface the subterranean currents of racialism in an unprecedented way. Amid tensions over police brutality, the prominence of the Black Lives Matter movement, the rise in hate crimes across the country targeting religious and ethnic minorities, including Muslims and Jews, and with memories still fresh of Dylann Roof's execution of African-American worshippers in a Charleston church in 2015, the sight of armed, far-right militias descending upon a quiet college town waving Nazi flags became a pivotal point in American social politics.
The backlash against President Donald Trump's applying moral equivalency to "many sides" involved in the Charlottesville clashes as a logical culmination of his well-known flirtations with racism and populism has led to mass protests, condemnations from across the political spectrum, and the resignation en masse of the president's Arts Council, disbanding of his Manufacturing Council and the latest loss of his chief strategist, the self-proclaimed alt-right impresario Steve Bannon.
Writing in 1942, the Austrian author Stefan Zweig warned: "It is an iron law of history that those who will be caught up in the great movements determining the course of their own times always fail to recognise them in their early stages." With echoes of Jim Crow, the Holocaust, apartheid and the Yazidi genocide, everyone needs to see this VICE News film and remember that no society is immune from hate that can overturn everything you hold dear in a blink of a historical eye.


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During our ninth week, we worked on learning about the letter "I." To find items for our Letter I Sensory Bin I raided the girls' toys, my craft supplies, and our school supplies.
Letter I Sensory Bin was a lot of fun and perfect for a hot day. The girls had a blast playing in the pool and trying to melt the ice.
Pour about 2 inches into the bottom of the bowl.
Add a few of the plastic toys and letters.
Put in freezer for 4-5 hours.
Repeat until bowl is full or you run out of plastic toys and letters.
Empty bowl of ice into a pool or water table.
Give plastic cups, tools, and water to your child to use to uncover all the letter "I" items.
The girls loved exploring their Letter I Sensory Bin. They used cups of water and the water hose to melt the ice and tools to chip away at it. They also counted the different kinds of items, counted the total number of items in the bin, and tried stacking the items.
While the girls explored their letter "I" sensory bin, I read Bugs A to Z from our Tot School Letter I Books list. Afterwards, we listened to music genres or instruments that begin with the letter "I".
Have you ever tried a letter I themed sensory bins with your kids?


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The following case study examines whether a variety of injuries sustained in a motor accident are considered minor or non-minor injuries in accordance with the Motor Accident Injuries Act 2017 (the Act).
The claimant was the driver of a vehicle that was stationary at an intersection. The claimant's vehicle was hit from behind by another car and pushed into the intersection. The claimant's vehicle sustained significant damage.
The claimant developed severe pain overnight and consulted with a general practitioner (GP) the day following the accident.
The claimant described back pain that radiated to the left lower leg laterally. There was also pain in the left buttock and the right buttock laterally and superiorly. The claimant noted pain in the lower back and neck. The neck pain radiated to the trapezial region more on the right side than left. Occasionally, there is pain in the right arm with some change in feeling in the fourth and fifth fingers of the right hand. The claimant indicated difficulty with balance. Pain makes it difficult for the claimant to exercise and has resulted in significant weight gain.
There is ongoing physiotherapy treatment and use of analgesic medication.
MRI of the lumbosacral spine reported showing lumbar canal stenosis with suspected impingement of the L4 and L5 nerve roots on the left side.
MRI of the cervical spine reported showing a small to moderate size C5/6 disc protrusion with canal stenosis. There were also degenerative changes present.
The soft tissue injuries to the cervical spine, lumbar spine and the right elbow and right ankle can be regarded as caused by the motor accident.
There is not sufficient evidence available to support causation of the other "injuries" listed.
There is no current evidence of radiculopathy. An acute injury does not cause degenerative spondylosis and annular tears are common in asymptomatic people of the claimant's age. There is no convincing medical reason that an annular tear could have been caused by the accident. The other statements are descriptions of symptoms, not injuries. It should also be noted that, at the time of assessment, no definite neurological deficit manifested by objectively decreased sensation or reduced muscle power could be detected.
Cervical radiculopathy and C5/6 degenerative spondylosis, lumbar radiculopathy and L4/5 annular tear, gluteal and left trochanter area, decreased sensation in the left lateral leg and foot, reduced power at left ankle, reduced sensation right arm.


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For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David's throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this.
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This passage from Isaiah reminds us that Jesus' teaching, ministry, life, death, and resurrection were incredibly and irreducibly political in nature.
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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, née le , est une femme politique nigériane possédant également la nationalité américaine.

Ministre des Finances du Nigeria de 2003 à 2006 et de 2011 à 2015, elle s'attelle à réduire la corruption et la dette publique. Entre ces deux mandats, elle est ministre des Affaires étrangères puis directrice générale de la Banque mondiale. En 2021, elle devient directrice générale de l'Organisation mondiale du commerce.

Situation personnelle
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala naît le  à , dans le delta du Niger, d'une professeur de sociologie et d'un professeur d'économie. Ses parents sont des chefs traditionnels, avec rang royal.

Elle effectue ses études supérieures aux États-Unis à l'université Harvard et au Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

Elle est mariée à Ikemba Iweala, neurochirurgien. Ils ont quatre enfants, notamment l'écrivain Uzodinma Iweala.

Carrière

Débuts à la Banque mondiale
Elle entre à la Banque mondiale en 1982, et suit sur le terrain les projets financés par cet organisme puis devient secrétaire du conseil d'administration de la Banque à la demande de James Wolfensohn.

Premier mandat de ministre des Finances
En 2003, le président nigérian Olusegun Obasanjo l'appelle pour devenir ministre des Finances ; elle est la première femme à occuper ce poste dans son pays. Elle quitte Washington, où restent son mari et ses quatre enfants, pour revenir dans son pays natal.

Sous sa direction, des entreprises industrielles publiques sont privatisées, et une concurrence se développe dans les télécommunications. Elle lutte contre la corruption, publiant les recettes de l'industrie pétrolière ainsi que les sommes versées aux collectivités locales, pour que . Pour la spécialiste de l'anti-corruption Sarah Chayes, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala n'a cependant lancé que , dénonçant le fait que .

Elle lance des procédures de révocation sur des ministres, des juges, des militaires, des gouverneurs, et le chef  de la police nationale, gagnant le surnom de « Okonjo-Wahala » (en langue yorouba, ce qui peut se traduire par « l'emmerdeuse »). Elle consacre également son énergie à réduire et renégocier la dette publique de son pays et y réussit assez bien : en effet, trois quarts de la dette du Nigéria (30 milliards de dollars) est effacée. Les pays créanciers du Club de Paris créent un programme spécial de remboursement pour le Nigeria, et effacent pour 18 milliards de dollars dans cette dette.

Le bilan de son mandat est notamment marqué par l'économie d'un milliard de dollars de remboursements par an, un taux d'inflation annuel ramené de 23 % à 11 %, et un produit intérieur brut multiplié par près de trois. Elle créé également un fonds spécifique pour les femmes africaines chefs d'entreprise.

Ministre des Affaires étrangères
En 2006, à l'approche des élections présidentielles, elle se voit proposer une autre ministère, celui des Affaires étrangères. Elle est encore une fois la première femme à occuper cette fonction dans son pays. Mais elle ne reste pas longtemps et, après deux mois, préfère quitter le gouvernement, la période se prêtant moins aux actions de fond.

Directrice générale de la Banque mondiale
Redevenue disponible, elle est rappelée en 2007, par le président de la Banque mondiale, Robert Zoellick, qui fait d'elle  sa directrice générale. En 2012, elle est candidate pour en devenir la présidente. Le , elle reçoit le soutien de son ancien concurrent José Antonio Ocampo, mais l'Américain Jim Yong Kim est nommé à ce poste à ses dépens le .

Deuxième mandat de ministre des Finances
Entre-temps, elle est de nouveau ministre des Finances, de 2011 à 2015. Une de ses principales mesures est d'arrêter les subventions aux distributeurs d'essence, ce qui double le prix du carburant à la pompe, pour financer des investissements dans les infrastructures et dans la santé des femmes enceintes. Le , sa mère est kidnappée, les ravisseurs exigeant une rançon et sa démission. Mais, à 83 ans, sa mère parvient à fausser compagnie à ses ravisseurs.

Gavi Alliance
En , quittant le gouvernement, elle devient présidente du conseil d'administration de GAVI Alliance, une organisation favorisant l'accès à la vaccination en Afrique. Elle succède à Dagfinn Høybråten, ministre de la santé norvégien devenu secrétaire général du Conseil nordique des ministres.

Directrice générale de l'OMC
En 2020, elle est candidate à la direction générale de l'Organisation mondiale du commerce (OMC), en concurrence avec la Sud-Coréenne Yoo Myung-hee. Cette dernière se retire début 2021, et Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala est nommée directrice générale de l'organisation le 15 février 2021. Elle est la première femme et la première Africaine à occuper ce poste. Elle prend ses fonctions le .

Le 13 avril 2021, elle exhorte les pays d'Afrique à s'entendre pour une mutualisation de leurs forces et de leurs ressources pour créer à l'avenir leurs propres vaccins.

Le 4 mai 2021, elle nomme à ses côtés quatre directeurs généraux adjoints, dont deux sont des femmes : l'Américaine Angela Ellard et la Costaricienne Anabel González (les deux autres étant le Français Jean-Marie Paugam et le Chinois Xiangchen Zhang). La parité dans ces postes est une première dans l'histoire de l'OMC. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala déclare : .

Autres engagements
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala est coprésidente de la , avec Nicholas Stern et Paul Polman. Elle est également présidente du conseil d'administration de l'Institution Nelson Mandela, un organisme-cadre des Instituts africains des sciences et de la technologie, présidente du conseil d'administration de l'université africaine des sciences et de la technologie d'Abuja et administrateur de la Fondation Carnegie pour la paix internationale.

Distinctions

Elle a été classée parmi les « 8 femmes combattantes anticorruption qui suscitent l'inspiration » par Transparency International en 2019, l'une des 50 plus grandes dirigeantes mondiales (Fortune, 2015), dans le Top 100 des personnes les plus influentes du monde (TIME, 2014), le Top 100 Global Thinkers (Foreign Policy, 2011 et 2012), le Top 100 des femmes les plus puissantes dans le monde (Forbes, 2011, 2012, 2013 et 2014), les 3 femmes les plus puissantes d'Afrique (Forbes, 2012), le Top 10 des femmes les plus influentes d'Afrique(Forbes, 2011), le Top 100 des femmes dans le monde (The UK Guardian, 2011), le Top 150 Women in the World (Newsweek, 2011), et le Top 100 des personnes les plus inspirantes dans le monde - Delivering for Girls and Women (Women Deliver, 2011). Elle figure également dans le classement des 73 influenceurs d'affaires « brillants » dans le monde établi par Condé Nast International.

En 2019, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala est élue à l'Académie américaine des arts et des sciences. En 2017, elle reçoit le Prix Madeleine K. Albright pour le développement mondial de l'Aspen Institute, le Women's Economic Empowerment Award de WEConnect International et le Vanguard Award de l'université Howard. En 2016, elle reçoit le prix Power with Purpose du Devex Development Communications Network et le Global Fairness Award de l'Initiative mondiale pour l'équité en reconnaissance de sa contribution au développement durable. Elle a également reçu de hautes distinctions nationales de la République de Côte d'Ivoire et de la République du Libéria, et la troisième plus haute distinction du Nigéria, commandant national de la République fédérale (CFR). En outre, elle est récipiendaire du David Rockefeller Bridging Leadership Award (2014), de la President of the Italian Republic Gold Medal by the Pia Manzu Centre (2011), du Global Leadership Award du Chicago Council on Global Affairs (2011), du Global Leadership Award de la Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs (2010) et du Bishop John T. Walker Distinguished Humanitarian Service Award (2010). Elle a enfin reçu le Prix européen des héros du magazine TIME en 2004, a été nommée ministre des Finances de l'année (Africa Investor Magazine, 2014), ministre des Finances de l'année pour l'Afrique et le Moyen-Orient (Le Banquier, 2004), ministre des Finances mondiaux de l'année (EUROMONEY, 2005), ministre des Finances de l'année pour l'Afrique et le Moyen-Orient (Emerging Markets Magazine, 2005) et ministre de l'année (THISDAY, 2004 et 2005).

En 2021, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala est lauréate du AAUW Alumnae Recognition Award. Le prix honore un ancien ou une ancienne récipiendaire d'une bourse ou d'une subvention de l'American Association of University Women ayant obtenu un succès et une distinction exceptionnels dans sa profession.

Publications
 The Debt Trap in Nigeria: Towards a Sustainable Debt Strategy (Africa World Press, 2003)
 Chinua Achebe: Teacher of Light, avec Tijan Sallah, (Africa World Press, 2003.
 Reforming the UnReformable: Lessons from Nigeria, (MIT Press, 2012)
 Shine a Light on the Gaps – un essai sur l'inclusion financière des petits exploitants agricoles africains (Affaires étrangères, 2015), * Financement des ODD : Flux financiers licites et illicites des pays en développement (Horizons Magazine, 2016)
 Fighting Corruption is Dangerous: The Story Behind the Headlines (MIT Press, 2018)
 Mobilizing Finance for Education in the Commonwealth (Commonwealth Education Report 2019)

Notes et références

Voir aussi

Articles connexes
 European Heroes
 Liste de dirigeantes politiques

Liens externes

 Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, « Il faut impliquer les pays émergents dans la gestion du monde »,  sur lemonde.fr

Diplomate nigérian
Femme politique nigériane
Ministre nigérian des Affaires étrangères
Ministre des Finances ou équivalent
Directeur général de l'Organisation mondiale du commerce
Pionnière en politique
Étudiant de l'université Harvard
Étudiant du Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Docteur honoris causa de l'université Brown
100 femmes de la BBC
Naissance en juin 1954
Naissance dans l'État du Delta


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In spite of easy access to information in this technological age – or perhaps because of it – myths about the human brain abound.
You have likely heard people say that we use a fraction of our brain. The theory goes something like this: Imagine how much smarter we would be if we could figure out a way to unlock the 90 per cent of our brain's potential that sits idle as we muddle through our lives.
This, of course, is false.
Contrary to this widely-held myth, we do use our entire brain. Different areas in the brain serve different functions and certain places are more active at times than others. But brain cells that are inactive will die.
I'm not certain where this myth originated but it may be in part because when we look at brain images, we often see just a small area lit up. This doesn't mean that only one area is active or being used while the rest of the brain lies dormant. It is really just a reflection of what is being imaged.
Another very popular idea about the way our brains learn is the notion that providing a lot of rich stimulation to preschoolers will improve their brain or learning capabilities.
If you go into a toy store today, you will be bombarded with myriad educational toys and products designed with this in mind.
Studies have found that rats kept in isolation fare worse than those in more stimulating cages with other rats or an exercise wheel. However, this study would translate better to a comparison between a severely neglected child and children exposed to the amount and types of stimulation one could expect in a normal household with human interaction.
Although educational toys and videos are just fine, it doesn't follow from scientific research that children without these latest fads will fail to keep up with their peers at school or later in life.
Another commonly-held belief about the human brain is that children learn better when they receive information in their preferred learning style.
While people certainly prefer different kinds of instruction – auditory, visual or kinesthetic – these preferences have little to do with how effectively we learn. Several studies show there is little to no correlation between these preferences and learning performance.
However, in spite of the published data on this topic, a staggering 94 per cent of teachers still believe students perform better when taught in their preferred style.
Of course, this is not to say a good teacher should not try to make learning more appealing to students by adjusting lessons to suit various preferences. This practice undoubtedly leads to more engaged learners who will appreciate their educational experience and pursue it further.
The myths about the human brain and how we learn are almost ubiquitous. But we do know for certain that we will always have more to learn and we will always be testing the brain's capacity.


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Piramal Enterprises Raises Rs 17.50 billion from CDPQ
28 Dec 2019 CW Staff
Piramal Enterprises recently announced the completion of the Rs 17.50 billion fund raise through preferential allotment of Compulsory Convertible Debentures (CCDs) to Canadian institutional investor, Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ).
The compulsory conversion of CCDs into equity shares will take place within 18 months from date of allotment.
CDPQ, a long-standing existing investor with PEL, had also participated as the anchor investor during PEL's previous capital issuance, investing $175 million out of the total issue size of $750 million. In addition, CDPQ's real estate subsidiary, Ivanhoé Cambridge, has committed $250 million towards a co-investment platform with PEL to provide long-term equity to blue-chip residential developers. The repeated and robust partnership across platforms and entities is a testimony to CDPQ's long-term partnership approach and its confidence in PEL's business model.
Ajay Piramal, Chairman, Piramal Enterprises said, "CDPQ, the marquee global investor's long-standing partnership with Piramal Group, and its further investment in the Company reaffirms the strength of our business model and long-term growth potential. This infusion of funds will strengthen our balance sheet and also enable us to tap both organic and inorganic growth opportunities that continue to emerge in the current market dynamics across the sectors and the markets that we operate in."
PEL has set the record date of December 31, 2019, for the Rights Issue. This issuance of Rs 36.50 billion gives an opportunity to existing shareholders to participate in the capital raise at an attractive price of Rs 1,300 per share. The Promoters are committed to the success of the Rights Issue and are underwriting 90 per cent of the issuance.
CDPQ is a large, long-term Canadian institutional investor managing over CA $325 billion, primarily public pension and insurance plans. CDPQ invests globally in major financial markets, private equity, infrastructure, real estate and private debt.
Piramal Enterprises
Compulsory Convertible Debentures
Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec
CDPQ
Piramal Enterprises recently announced the completion of the Rs 17.50 billion fund raise through preferential allotment of Compulsory Convertible Debentures (CCDs) to Canadian institutional investor, Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ).The compulsory conversion of CCDs into equity shares will take place within 18 months from date of allotment.CDPQ, a long-standing existing investor with PEL, had also participated as the anchor investor during PEL's previous capital issuance, investing $175 million out of the total issue size of $750 million. In addition, CDPQ's real estate subsidiary, Ivanhoé Cambridge, has committed $250 million towards a co-investment platform with PEL to provide long-term equity to blue-chip residential developers. The repeated and robust partnership across platforms and entities is a testimony to CDPQ's long-term partnership approach and its confidence in PEL's business model.Ajay Piramal, Chairman, Piramal Enterprises said, "CDPQ, the marquee global investor's long-standing partnership with Piramal Group, and its further investment in the Company reaffirms the strength of our business model and long-term growth potential. This infusion of funds will strengthen our balance sheet and also enable us to tap both organic and inorganic growth opportunities that continue to emerge in the current market dynamics across the sectors and the markets that we operate in."PEL has set the record date of December 31, 2019, for the Rights Issue. This issuance of Rs 36.50 billion gives an opportunity to existing shareholders to participate in the capital raise at an attractive price of Rs 1,300 per share. The Promoters are committed to the success of the Rights Issue and are underwriting 90 per cent of the issuance.CDPQ is a large, long-term Canadian institutional investor managing over CA $325 billion, primarily public pension and insurance plans. CDPQ invests globally in major financial markets, private equity, infrastructure, real estate and private debt.
Piramal Enterprises notes 32.12% slump in net profit at Rs 426.49 cr


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Q: How to convert specified elements of the ndarray to the concrete type I have to do it without using pandas or something else, just pure numpy
I have a big ndarray of numpy.str_ read from the CSV file, I'd like to convert every element of every column to the particular type. For instance, I know that in the 2nd column there will be an integer and I would like to convert all elements of the first column to numpy.float, every element of the 2nd column to numpy.int and so on, is there a way how to elegantly implement it?
+Is there a way how to specify what element should be converted to what type when I convert list to ndarray with np.array(), somehow to play with the dtype?
I tried to find something and found this https://numpy.org/doc/stable/user/basics.rec.html#structured-arrays but I don't think that it is what I'm looking for. In case it is, could explain me how to use it in my case.
Appreciate your help.
Example:
I have [['1', '1.6', 'hey']['2', '5', 'tr5']]
How do I get something like
array([1, 1.6, 'hey'][2, 5.0, 'tr5'])

A: Yes, structured arrays is what you need.
You have to pass the dtype argument as follow:
np.array(data, dtype=[(name1, type1), (name2, type2), ...])

Where data is a list of tuples with fields.
You have to convert the original array to that structure.
If you dont need the names just put empty str.
you also can put dtype argument as dtype=np.dtype(type1, type2,...)


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