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Courtesy of the Africa Center for Strategic Studies, the U.S. National Defense University, and the United States Department of Defense, here are a representative sample of articles on African matters, either from around the African continent or about Africa-related activities:
The 'Caliphate's' Colonies: Islamic State's Gradual Expansion into North Africa
The caliphate has a beach. It is located on the Mediterranean Sea around 300 kilometers (186 miles) south of Crete in Darna. The eastern Libya city has a population of around 80,000, a beautiful old town and an 18th century mosque, from which the black flag of the Islamic State flies. The port city is equipped with Sharia courts and an "Islamic Police" force which patrols the streets in all-terrain vehicles. A wall has been built in the university to separate female students from their male counterparts and the disciplines of law, natural sciences and languages have all been abolished. Those who would question the city's new societal order risk death. Darna has become a colony of terror, and it is the first Islamic State enclave in North Africa. The conditions in Libya are perfect for the radical Islamists: a disintegrating state, a location that is strategically well situated and home to the largest oil reserves on the continent. Should Islamic State (IS) manage to establish control over a significant portion of Libya, it could trigger the destabilization of the entire Arab world. Der Spiegle
Al Qaeda branch releases video of French, Dutch hostages
Al Qaeda's North African branch, al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM), released a video Monday purporting to show a French and a Dutch hostage who have been held in the Sahara since being kidnapped separately in Mali in November 2011. In an online video identified by the private SITE jihadist monitoring group, French national Serge Lazarevic and a man identifying himself as Sjaak Rijke appeal to their governments to negotiate their release from the AQIM militants. There is nothing in the footage of Lazarevic to suggest when it was shot, but Rijke says he is speaking on September 26 this year and refers to a US-Taliban prisoner exchange conducted in May. France 24
Mali: Last Chance in Algiers
As northern Mali experiences renewed violence, peace negotiations in Algiers offer a unique opportunity to resolve the crisis. But after almost two months of negotiations, peace remains a distant hope. The Malian government and participating armed groups have struggled to find common ground. Influential radical groups that are absent from the negotiating table are tempted to resort to violence to derail the process. Conflict resolution will require reconciliation of competing interests regarding security in the Sahara, organisation of the Malian state structure and local balance of power between divided communities in the north. In the face of armed clashes, it is tempting for mediators to move quickly to achieve a deal that would only guarantee security in the short term. But rushing the process will not help. Time is needed to build the foundations of sustainable peace. After months of deadlock, Algeria arranged international mediation that had long been handicapped by institutional rivalries. The mediation team led by Algeria should maintain this momentum and take the time necessary to build broad consensus for a future agreement. International Crisis Group
Islamic State Allegiance Could Cost Egypt's Sinai Jihadis Popular Support
Last week, the Egyptian militant group Ansar Beit al-Maqdis (ABM), which operates primarily in the Sinai Peninsula, pledged its loyalty to the so-called Islamic State (IS). In an email interview, Zack Gold, a visiting fellow at the Institute for National Security Studies in Tel Aviv, discussed the implications for Egypt.WPR: What are the major armed groups operating in Sinai, to what degree do they coordinate activities and do they have any foreign support? Zack Gold:Egypt's Sinai Peninsula has been a base of armed activity, both militancy and smuggling, for many years. Following the uprising of 2011, however, the remnants of smaller jihadi groups amalgamated into Ansar Beit al-Maqdis, the "Supporters of Jerusalem." World Politic Review
Sinai caught in the middle of Egypt's 'war on terror'
With soldiers firing warning shots to herald the nightly curfew and jihadist militants beheading informants, Sinai's residents find themselves caught in the middle of Egypt's "war on terror". The Sinai Peninsula has become a hotbed of Islamist militancy after decades of neglect under former president Hosni Mubarak, and amid a security vacuum triggered by the army's ouster last year of his successor Mohamed Morsi. Militant attacks remain commonplace almost two years since the military launched its "war on terrorism" in northern Sinai bordering Israel and the Palestinian Gaza Strip. A brazen suicide bombing on 24 October killed 30 soldiers near the North Sinai capital El-Arish, sparking a state of emergency and a curfew being slapped on several areas of the province. News 24
Subcommittee Hearing: Fighting Ebola: A Ground-Level View (video)
Witnesses: Mr. Rabih Torbay, Senior Vice President for International Operations International Medical Corps - Mr. Brett Sedgewick, Technical Advisor for Food Security and Livelihoods Global Communities - Darius Mans, Ph.D. President Africare. House Comittee on Foreign Affairs, Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations
Obama on Ebola in West Africa: 'We are nowhere out of the woods'
President Obama said Tuesday that despite progress, West Africa is "nowhere near out of the woods" on Ebola. "It underscores how important it is to continue to push forward until we stamp out this disease entirely in that region," Obama said before a meeting on the virus with national security and public health officials. "Until we do, there are threats if additional outbreaks, and given the nature of international travel, it means that everybody has some measure of risk." White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest said later that the president was referring to the country of Mali, which was declared free of the virus, only to see it come back. Obama said that attention on the virus in the United States has ebbed in the past week, "the challenge remains." The Washington Post
Guarding The Ebola Border
On a map, a border is a solid black line. On the ground, it can feel like a fiction. I'm standing on the edge of a shallow stream through the forest that separates two West African countries: Ivory Coast and Liberia. Here there is no fence. No sign. No border guard to prevent my crossing. On either side of this stream, people speak the same local language, Yokuba, a language incomprehensible to most of their countrymen. They share the same currency, the West African CFA franc, as well as a currency of trust built up over generations of intermarriage and communal life. There's even one tribal king who can settle disputes on both sides. Ebola changed all that. NPR
Army names new units that will deploy to Africa
The Minnesota National Guard's 34th Infantry Division headquarters and soldiers from 11 other states will deploy this spring to support U.S. Ebola response operations in West Africa, officials announced Sunday. In all, about 2,100 soldiers from the National Guard and Army Reserve are expected to deploy to Liberia and Senegal to relieve troops who deployed to the region in September and October as part of Operation United Assistance. The deployment of the Guard and Reserve soldiers was announced Friday. Army officials released the list of specific units tapped for the deployment on Sunday after notifying soldiers and their families. The soldiers, as well as those already in country, are expected to be deployed for six months. About 1,200 Guard soldiers are expected to deploy from these units. ArmyTimes
Algeria opposition calls for new elections
A coalition of Algerian opposition parties and political figures has called for new presidential elections because of the continued hospitalizations of the country's leader. President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, 77, was elected to a fourth term in April, but he has rarely appeared in public since suffering from a stroke in 2013. He was briefly hospitalized in France last weekend. Tuesday's opposition statement said the leader's absence is a sign of the "serious crisis in the country." The coalition, which includes Islamist and secular opposition parties, and former government ministers, also called for an independent commission to oversee elections. AP on Yahoo News
Tunisia: Political comeback of Ben Ali's cohort a setback to democracy
The political party Nidaa Tounes has won 85 seats in the newly-elected 217-member Tunisian parliament. This compares with the 69 seats won by the Islamist party Ennahdha, which after the last election in 2011 held the majority in the Constituent Assembly. The elections on October 26th were welcomed by most Arab, African and international media observers who saw in them a model of democracy for a region torn by strife and dictatorship. Lebanese columnist Rami Khouri described the elections as "the most significant domestic and national political development in the modern history of the Arab world". Despite social unrest and severe economic challenges, Tunisia's political factions were able to agree and compromise for the sake of national unity, "in sharp contrast with the hysteria and hallucinatory emotional excesses" in Egypt where the army overthrew the elected Islamist president to great popular acclaim, Khouri wrote in the Daily Star. African Arguments
Tunisia 2.0 - from revolution to republic
For someone who has not been sleeping much, and working punishing hours for months, 27-year old Anis Smaali is in an extraordinarily good mood. He is running a team of 5,000 election observers for Mourakiboun - a group that monitored Tunisia's parliamentary elections in October and on Sunday will be observing the first freely contested presidential election in the country's history. "These are the most important elections in the history of Tunisia," he says with a broad smile. "After this we will have a real government with a five-year mandate. Tunisia is showing that a real and sustainable democracy is possible in the Arab world." Less than four years ago, Mr Smaali was among hundreds of thousands demonstrating outside the Interior Ministry, calling for an end to dictatorship. BBC
Nigeria: Policing the Police
[...] The population of the police is about 370,000, a minuscule fraction of Nigeria's 167m. If the police are unable to manage police affairs, how do we expect them to protect millions of Nigerians? How many other cases, like Banor's, are in police's files? Could Banor have acted alone? We are wondering if the police realise the implications of what they are telling the public. Are they confirming stories about dismissed police officers making their way back to service? Could it be that the police take finger prints of criminals, but do not have finger prints of their personnel? Why is the police pay roll not computerised as has been the case with the Nigeria Immigration Service since 2006? How are the police using the technologies that are available to them? How did Banor's matter get to the stage of the allegations against him? Is his case common in the police? Vanguard on allAfrica
Cameroon under pressure from Boko Haram
Cameroon's military are battling cross-border raids by Nigeria's militant Islamist group Boko Haram, as the BBC's Thomas Fessy found out when he joined soldiers on a patrol. A soldier is standing on the back of a flatbed pick-up truck leading the convoy. His high-powered twin-barrelled gun is turned towards Nigeria. In reality, though, the weapon is aimed at what Boko Haram call their "caliphate", or Islamic state. The border village of Amchide is mostly deserted. Only a handful of people can be seen as we drive through. They are hastily throwing a few belongings on a cart as they prepare to leave. They probably did not have time to take anything when they fled during an attack, and came back to recover their possessions. BBC
Zambia to hold presidential by-election January 20
Zambia's interim leader announced a presidential by-election on Jan. 20 and called for calm and tolerance amid concerns about a tense contest to succeed President Michael Sata, who died in office last month. Interim president Guy Scott, who became the continent's first white leader since the 1994 end of apartheid in South Africa, said he hoped all contestants, both from the ruling Patriotic Front (PF) and opposition parties, would desist from violence. "It is my prayer that peace continues during the campaigning and the presidential by-elections," he told a news conference. Questions about the stability of Africa's second-biggest copper producer arose when Scott fired a presidential front-runner, Edgar Lungu, as PF secretary-general on Nov. 3, without explaining why. Reuters
The real value of the Zimbabwe torture ruling
The South African Police Service (SAPS) really doesn't want to investigate torture in Zimbabwe. When the Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC) and the Zimbabwean Exiles Forum (ZEF) first asked it to do so in 2008, even giving detectives a dossier of evidence to get them started, the police took no action. When a court action (brought by SALC) forced it to do so, it appealed. When it lost that appeal, it appealed again. All to no avail. In late October, the Constitutional Court - the highest court in the land - ruled that SAPS must investigate the complaint. Failure to do so would violate South Africa's obligations under both domestic and international law. For SALC and international justice campaigners, the verdict was vindication after a long and difficult fight. ISS
'White Widow alive and well' in Somalia: report
Dubbed the "White Widow," Samantha Lewthwaite - a British convert to Islam who is said to have been involved in the Kenya mall attack last year - is reportedly living in Somalia with her jihadist husband, Marco Costa, a wanted Al-Qaeda suspect, the Daily Mail quoted Kenyan sources as saying. The sources said Lewthwaite was 'alive and well' and living in the south Somalia, the daily reported. The paper said it had obtained a forged Mozambican passport bearing Costa's picture. The document clearly identifies him as Jamal Salim, who the paper said was on the run from Kenyan police since he shot and killed two police officers in Nairobi in 2011. Lewthwaite has previously used a false South African passport and alias. The couple, according to the Daily Mail, also appears in a selfie taken at their home, adding that police are using these and pictures of their two children as part of a countrywide manhunt for the suspects. Al Arabiya
Ivory Coast tells soldiers to return to barracks
The Ivory Coast government is calling on disgruntled soldiers to return to their barracks after they protested in the streets over their benefits. The Defense Ministry said it would make concessions the soldiers, whose complaints earlierTuesday had raised the specter of widespread unrest. The demands of the soldiers - dominated by former rebels who brought the current president to power - include increased health care benefits and improved opportunities for career advancement in the military. Defense Minister Paul Koffi Koffi said the government will address those issues. Ivory Coast is still recovering from a bitter political standoff that left about 3,000 people dead after a disputed December 2010 election. AP on Stars and Stripes
DR Congo's Katanga 'catastrophic' as 71,000 flee homes: UN
The UN refugee agency said it was "deeply concerned about the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Katanga". Rampant violence in the mineral-rich southern region has uprooted about 400,000 people since 2012, and brought the total number of people internally displaced to nearly 600,000, UNHCR said. In October alone, the agency said it had registered 1,737 "incidents" in the territories of Kalemie and the so-called "triangle of death" comprising Manono, Mitwaba and Pweto in northern Katanga. The violence is mainly attributed to the Mai Mai rebel group which is fighting for a better distribution between the north and south of the wealth from the province's immense natural resources. Times Live
Food on Hold, Ex-Rebels in Bangui Face Bleak Future
Ex-rebels in the Central African Republic have been threatening to blow themselves up to protest a government attempt to relocate them from camps in the capital, Bangui. The rebels are under pressure to move - an international aid agency says their food supply has been put on hold while talks about their relocation continue. Tensions are running high in the streets of Bangui around two camps containing ex-rebels, as negotiations over their future drag on. Peacekeepers from the United Nations mission MINUSCA have deployed to the area to prevent clashes between the ex-Seleka rebels inside the camps and anti-Balaka militia outside. VOA
Traffickers turn to teenagers to drive migrant boats across Mediterranean
Traffickers in Egypt and Libya are increasingly using children to drive boats of migrants to Italy. Many of these teenagers are then detained and imprisoned by the Italian authorities, facing up to 15 years in jail and fines of hundreds of thousands of euros. This year, 18 children have been sent to jail in Catania, Sicily, on trafficking charges. Others are being held in juvenile detention centres in Agrigento, Palermo, Siracusa and Reggio Calabria. Lawyers in Sicily say more and more minors are being charged with offences as traffickers attempt to evade Italian authorities by sending children in their place. Said, now 19, was only 15 when he was jailed in Italy on charges of aiding and abetting illegal immigration and criminal association. The Guardian
Habyarimana case: the new Rwandan witness disappeared
The new witness in the case of the attack against the plane of former Rwandan President Juvenal Habyarimana - April 6, 1994 on the eve of the genocide - has been missing since Thursday, November 13. He was to be heard soon by the judges Nathalie Poux and Marc Trévidic. According to testimonies collected by RFI, Emile Gafirita was abducted in Nairobi, Kenya, outside his home shortly before midnight. He was stopped by two men who handcuffed him and forced him into their vehicle. No news since. Kenyan police ensures not have arrested him and they are investigating this matter. Emmanuel Mughisa had moved there two months ago, in the district of Dagoretti, Nairobi.Rwandan " without history, rather friendly and open , "according to nearby residents. [...] According to his French lawyer, Maître François Cantier Emile Gafirita had just received his call when he was removed on Thursday, but his name as a witness was known for several weeks by all parties, including the Rwandan regime figures charged in this case. The ProxyLake
Global report says 36 million people enslaved: Mauritania is biggest offender
[...] "From the Thai fisherman trawling fishmeal, to the Congolese boy mining diamonds, from the Uzbek child picking cotton, to the Indian girl stitching footballs ... their forced labour is what we consume," read the report. The biggest offender, with the highest proportion of its population enslaved, remains the west African nation Mauritania, where slavery of black Moors by Berber Arabs is an entrenched part of society. Mauritania has anti-slavery legislation but it is rarely enforced and a special tribunal set up in March has yet to prosecute any cases, the report said. In second place was Uzbekistan where, every autumn, the government forces over one million people, including children, to harvest cotton. Countries like Qatar in the Middle East were a major destination for men and women from Africa and Asia who are lured with promises of well-paid jobs only to find themselves exploited as domestic workers or in the construction industry, the report found. Al Jazeera
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Sarcos Robotics to Merge with Rotor Acquisition Corp.
April 6, 2021 April 5, 2021 by Sarcos
Sarcos Robotics, a leader in highly dexterous mobile industrial robotic systems, develops robotic systems to enable the workforce of the future with solutions that enhance productivity, reduce occupational injuries, and equalize employment opportunities for the jobs around the world that do not lend themselves to automation
Merger expected to provide the company with up to $496 million of proceeds before expenses to fund business plans, facilitate potential bolt-on acquisitions, and enhance capabilities
$220 million PIPE with participation from funds and accounts managed by BlackRock, Millennium Management LLC, Palantir Technologies Inc., Caterpillar Venture Capital Inc., Schlumberger, Michael F. Price, JAWS Estates Capital, LLC, Sarcos Chairman and CEO Ben Wolff, and founders of Rotor Acquisition Corp.
Combined company to be named Sarcos Technologies and Robotics Corporation and expected to trade on Nasdaq under the new ticker symbol "STRC" with transaction anticipated to close in Q3 2021
SALT LAKE CITY and NEW YORK, April 6, 2021 – Sarcos Robotics ("Sarcos" or the "Company"), a leader in the development of robots that augment humans to enhance productivity and safety, today announced that it will become publicly listed through a merger transaction with Rotor Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: ROT.U, ROT, and ROT WS) ("Rotor"), a publicly-traded special purpose acquisition company. Upon closing, the combined company's common stock is expected to trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol STRC. The transaction represents an enterprise value of $1.3 billion for the combined company, plus a potential earnout of an additional $281 million based on the combined company's future share trading price.
Sarcos is developing mobile, highly dexterous robotic systems designed for dynamic or unstructured environments. With a focus on augmenting humans for non-repetitive tasks where human decision making is essential, Sarcos' robotic solutions are designed to enhance individual productivity, making physically demanding jobs safer and more accessible to more people, alleviating skilled worker shortages, and reducing the economic and social impact of occupational injuries, while also equalizing job opportunities for tasks that previously required significant strength and stamina.
Leveraging more than thirty years of development efforts and its robust patent portfolio, Sarcos expects to commercially release its Guardian® XO® full-body wearable industrial exoskeleton robot in mid-2022, followed later in the year by its Guardian® XT™ highly dexterous force feedback industrial teleoperated robot. The Guardian® XO® and Guardian®XT™ robots are expected to join the Company's highly versatile multi-purpose inspection robot in its commercial lineup, with the aim of delivering a full suite of robots capable of performing physically demanding work that requires human-like skill, dexterity, and range of motion.
With end-market product applications including the aerospace, automotive, logistics, defense, maritime, oil and gas, power and utilities, construction, and manufacturing industries, Sarcos is well-positioned to capture market share in the massive traditional labor markets, representing a total addressable market in U.S. industrial sectors alone of approximately $147 billion. Sarcos plans to expand its product availability globally and recently announced a memorandum of understanding to introduce its products to the Middle East and Africa.
Sarcos intends to deploy its robot fleet primarily through a Robotics as-a-Service (RaaS) solution, which it expects will accelerate the adoption of its products by offering a scalable source of labor augmentation to support its customers. The Company has strong engagement and support from key strategic partners and potential customers, including several Fortune 100 companies.
Management Comments
"Sarcos is building advanced mobile industrial robotic solutions that will advance the future of the workforce," said Ben Wolff, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Sarcos. "We have a strong foundation and a clear road map to launch our next-generation highly dexterous mobile industrial robotic systems that are intended to increase productivity, save lives, and reduce injuries. Our transaction with Rotor accelerates our access to resources that will facilitate our broad product launch and enable us to execute potential bolt-on acquisitions to fortify our platform and enhance our capabilities. Rotor brings significant experience in the industrial and consumer sectors and a shared vision for the future of robotics and the workforce."
Mr. Wolff continued, "This transaction and the opportunities we believe it will create are a result of the efforts of our team. Moving forward, our team and their dedication to innovation will continue to be the ultimate drivers of our success. We want to thank our customers and business partners for their support as we enter this new chapter for Sarcos."
Stefan M. Selig, Chairman of Rotor, said, "We launched Rotor Acquisition Corp. with the goal of identifying and partnering with companies that are leveraging technology and innovation to disrupt 'old-economy' businesses in large and growing markets. Sarcos fits these criteria perfectly, and we are excited to partner with them and create value by building out the Sarcos platform and bringing the Company's robotics technology to the global workforce."
"In January of last year, we were proud to announce our partnership with Sarcos Robotics to bring its cutting-edge products to our frontline teams. It was remarkable to have Sarcos' Guardian XO industrial exoskeleton join me on stage at the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show for its first public demonstration," remarked Ed Bastian, Chief Executive Officer of Delta Air Lines. "Delta's employees are the key ingredient to our success, and we are committed to reducing on-the-job injuries as well as fostering workforce diversity and improving worker longevity for a healthier and safer team. My enthusiasm for Sarcos' potential has only grown since then as we continue to work closely with Sarcos to turn our everyday heroes into superheroes, making their jobs safer and easier than ever."
Bolstering Financial Position to Accelerate Growth
Upon completion of the transaction, Sarcos expects to have up to $496 million in cash, before expenses and assuming no Rotor shareholder redemptions, to fund growth initiatives and enhance shareholder value, including:
Completing the commercialization and launch of its Guardian XO and XT products;
Ramping up production to drive scale and growth;
Increasing its capabilities through bolt-on acquisitions; and
Developing the Company's AI platform to enhance the value proposition of its core products.
The transaction has been unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of both Sarcos and Rotor. Rotor's Board of Directors acted upon the unanimous recommendation of a Special Committee of independent and disinterested directors of Rotor. The Special Committee has obtained a fairness opinion from an independent financial advisor engaged by the Special Committee. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2021, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including regulatory approval, the approval of Rotor's stockholders and a minimum cash balance comprised of funds in trust and proceeds from the PIPE of not less than $200 million.
At the closing and as a result of the transaction, it is expected that the combined company will have up to $496 million in cash, prior to payment of transaction expenses, including approximately $276 million of cash held in Rotor's trust account from its initial public offering (assuming no shareholder redemptions) and approximately $220 million from a committed PIPE investment, at $10.00 per share. Key PIPE investors include funds and accounts managed by BlackRock, Millennium Management LLC, Palantir Technologies Inc., Caterpillar Venture Capital Inc., Schlumberger, Michael F. Price, JAWS Estates Capital, LLC, Sarcos Chairman and CEO, Ben Wolff, and founders of Rotor Acquisition Corp. Sarcos' existing shareholders will exchange 100 percent of their equity of Sarcos for 120 million shares of common stock of Rotor to own approximately 68 percent of the outstanding shares of the combined company at closing. They also will be entitled to receive up to an additional 28.1 million common shares, subject to the trading price of the combined company's common stock reaching certain levels in the future, as specified in the merger agreement.
Additional information about the proposed transaction, including a copy of the merger agreement and investor presentation, will be provided in a Current Report on Form 8-K to be filed by Rotor today with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and available at www.sec.gov.
Jefferies and PJT Partners are acting as financial advisors to Sarcos and Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, Professional Corporation is acting as its legal counsel. Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is acting as legal counsel, and Credit Suisse is acting as sole financial and capital capital markets advisor to Rotor Acquisition. Credit Suisse, Jeffries, and PJT Partners are acting as joint placement agents with respect to the private placement. Milbank LLP is acting as legal counsel to the Special Committee of Rotor's Board of Directors, and Houlihan Lokey is acting as financial advisor to the Special Committee.
Sarcos and Rotor will host a joint investor conference call to discuss the transaction and review the investor presentation today, April 6, 2021, at 8:30 AM ET. A live webcast of the conference call and associated presentation materials will be accessible at www.sarcos.com/ir.
The companies encourage those who intend to listen via phone to pre-register for the conference call using the following link: https://dpregister.com/sreg/10154304/e636ff9580. Callers who pre-register will be given a conference passcode and unique PIN to gain immediate access to the call and bypass the live operator. Participants may pre-register at any time, including up to and after the call start time.
Those without internet access or unable to pre-register may dial in by dialing 1-866-777-2509 in the United States or 1-412-317-5413 internationally.
A replay of the conference call will be available shortly after the completion of the conference call and can be accessed at Sarcos' website.
About Sarcos Robotics
Sarcos Robotics is a leader in industrial robotic systems that augment human performance by combining human intelligence, instinct, and judgment with the strength, endurance, and precision of machines to enhance employee safety and productivity. Leveraging more than 30 years of research and development, Sarcos' mobile robotic systems, including the Guardian® S, Guardian® GT, and Guardian®XO®, are revolutionizing the future of work wherever physically demanding work is done. Sarcos is based in Salt Lake City, Utah, and backed by Caterpillar Venture Capital Inc., Delta Air Lines, GE Ventures, Microsoft, and Schlumberger. For more information, please visit www.sarcos.com.
About Rotor Acquisition Corp.
With approximately 100 years of combined experience in investing and managing capital across markets and industries, structuring transactions, and building businesses and led by Chief Executive Officer Brian Finn, Chairman of the Board Stefan M. Selig, and Director John D. Howard, Rotor Acquisition Corp. is a blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with potential target companies with certain industry and business characteristics within the areas of disruptive consumer and industrial technologies. For more information, please visit www.rotoracquisition.com.
Additional Information about the Merger and Where to Find It
This press release relates to the proposed merger involving Rotor and Sarcos. Rotor intends to file a proxy statement with the SEC, and each party will file other documents with the SEC regarding the proposed transaction. A definitive proxy statement will also be sent to the stockholders of Rotor, seeking any required stockholder approvals. Before making any voting or investment decision, investors and security holders of Rotor and Sarcos are urged to carefully read the entire proxy statement, when it becomes available, and any other relevant documents filed with the SEC, as well as any amendments or supplements to these documents, because they will contain important information about the proposed transaction. The documents filed by Rotor with the SEC may be obtained free of charge at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, these documents, when available, can be obtained free of charge from Rotor upon written request to Rotor Acquisition Corp., The Chrysler Building, 405 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York 10174.
Rotor, Sarcos and certain of their respective directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the stockholders of Rotor, in favor of the approval of the merger. Information regarding Rotor's directors and executive officers is contained in the section of Rotor's Form S-1 titled "Management", which was filed with the SEC on December 18, 2020. Additional information regarding the interests of those participants and other persons who may be deemed participants in the transaction may be obtained by reading the proxy statement and other relevant documents filed with the SEC when they become available. Free copies of these documents may be obtained as described in the preceding paragraph.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 including, but not limited to, Rotor's and Sarcos' expectations or predictions of future financial or business performance or conditions,Sarcos' product roadmap, including the expected timing of new product releases, Sarcos' plans to expand its product availability globally, the expected composition of the management team and board of directors following the transaction, the expected use of capital following the transaction, including Sarcos' ability to accomplish the initiatives outlined above, the expected timing of the closing of the transaction and the expected cash balance of the combined company following the closing. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. Generally, statements that are not historical facts, including statements concerning possible or assumed future actions, business strategies, events, or results of operations, are forward-looking statements. These statements may be preceded by, followed by, or include the words "believes," "estimates," "expects," "projects," "forecasts," "may," "will," "should," "seeks," "plans," "scheduled," "anticipates," "intends" or "continue" or similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual events, results or performance to differ materially from those indicated by such statements. Certain of these risks are identified and discussed in the section of Rotor's Form S-1 titled "Risk Factors," which was filed with the SEC on December 18, 2020. These risk factors will be important to consider in determining future results and should be reviewed in their entirety. These forward-looking statements are based on Rotor's or Sarcos' management's current expectations and beliefs, as well as a number of assumptions concerning future events. However, there can be no assurance that the events, results, or trends identified in these forward-looking statements will occur or be achieved. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and neither Rotor nor Sarcos is under any obligation and expressly disclaim any obligation, to update, alter or otherwise revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law. Readers should carefully review the statements set forth in the reports, which Rotor has filed or will file from time to time with the SEC.
In addition to factors previously disclosed in Rotor's reports filed with the SEC, including Rotor's most recent reports on Form 8-K and all attachments thereto, which are available, free of charge, at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov, and those identified elsewhere in this press release, the following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from forward-looking statements or historical performance: risks and uncertainties related to the inability of the parties to successfully or timely consummate the merger, including the risk that any required regulatory approvals or stockholder approvals of Rotor or Sarcos are not obtained, are delayed or are subject to unanticipated conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger is not obtained, failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the merger, risks related to Sarcos' ability to execute on its business strategy, attract and retain users, develop new offerings, enhance existing offerings, compete effectively, and manage growth and costs, the duration and global impact of COVID-19, the possibility that Rotor or Sarcos may be adversely affected by other economic, business and/or competitive factors, the number of redemption requests made by Rotor's public stockholders, the ability of the combined company to meet Nasdaq's listing standards (or the standards of any other securities exchange on which securities of the public entity are listed) following the merger, the inability to complete the private placement of common stock of Rotor to certain institutional accredited investors, the risk that the announcement and consummation of the transaction disrupts Sarcos' current plans and operations, costs related to the transaction, changes in applicable laws or regulations, the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Rotor, Sarcos, or any of their respective directors or officers, following the announcement of the transaction, the ability of Rotor or the combined company to issue equity or equity-linked securities in connection with the proposed merger or in the future, the failure to realize anticipated pro forma results and underlying assumptions, including with respect to estimated stockholder redemptions and purchase price and other adjustments; and those factors discussed in documents of Rotor filed, or to be filed, with SEC.
Additional factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in forward-looking statements can be found in Rotor's most recent reports on Form 8-K, which are available, free of charge, at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov, and will also be provided in Rotor's proxy statement, when available. Any financial projections in this press release are forward-looking statements that are based on assumptions that are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond Rotor's and Sarcos' control. While all projections are necessarily speculative, Rotor and Sarcos believe that the preparation of prospective financial information involves increasingly higher levels of uncertainty the further out the projection extends from the date of preparation. The assumptions and estimates underlying the projected results are inherently uncertain and are subject to a wide variety of significant business, economic and competitive risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the projections. The inclusion of projections in this press release should not be regarded as an indication that Rotor and Sarcos, or their representatives, considered or consider the projections to be a reliable prediction of future events.
Annualized, pro forma, projected and estimated numbers are used for illustrative purposes only, are not forecasts, and may not reflect actual results.
This press release is not intended to be all-inclusive or to contain all the information that a person may desire in considering an investment in Rotor and is not intended to form the basis of an investment decision in Rotor. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements concerning Rotor and Sarcos, the proposed transaction, or other matters and attributable to Rotor and Sarcos or any person acting on their behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements above.
This press release does not constitute a solicitation of a proxy, consent, or authorization with respect to any securities or in respect of the proposed transaction. This press release also does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or a solicitation of any vote or approval, nor will there be any sale of any securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such other jurisdiction. No offering of securities will be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or an exemption therefrom.
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Rotor Acquisition Corp.
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Sarcos Insights
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Q: Powershell script to change encoding alters accented characters We have some extracts that are being sent to us from a different system. The encoding keeps changing. We need to maintain that internally. Wrote a PowerShell script to change the encoding to UTF-8. But the accented characters are changed. The name Denaè changes to Denaè I would like to retain the name as Denaè ? Any help would be much appreciated.
I would like to change the file to UTF-8 with the accented characters unchanged, using PowerShell. Is it possible?
vonPryz
Here is the code that i have right now
$Source =  'C:\Source'
$Destination =  'C:\Destination'
$Utf8NoBomEncoding = New-Object System.Text.UTF8Encoding($False)
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[System.Text.Encoding]::GetEncoding(1252).GetBytes([char[]]'è') -join ', '
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[char[]][System.Text.Encoding]::UTF8.GetBytes([char]'è') -join ''
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Club offers service leadership during pandemic
Revamped 'Students in Action' organization focuses on specific volunteering areas
By Sartaj Rajpal, Editor-in-Chief
The Students In Action service organization is attempting to grow its membership and create more opportunities to help others during the COVID-19 pandemic.
"We're expanding and gaining the largest potential for service involvement throughout the school as possible," junior Joe Shea, a club leadership member, said.
Individual club members have taken on a larger role in the organization this year.
"We set it up so that we have a leadership team," senior Nicholas Schiller said. "There are two or three people for each service area. All the new people join as members of a group. It's a little more decentralized, so we can have people take on more
responsibility."
This increase in accountability of each member comes with expectations.
"If you're going to be in SIA, you have to contribute in some way, whether that is coming up with your own initiative or program or joining an existing team," faculty adviser Sarah Cardenas said.
Student members say Cardenas and Clinton Hackenburg have been great supporters of the organization as the new SIA advisers.
"They've been really supportive and help talk to the other teachers and administration when needed," senior Bryan Maruyama said.
One of SIA's new initiatives is collecting food for people in need during the pandemic.
"I'm helping provide culturally relevant food to the Mission Neighborhood Center, which serves low-income seniors and families," sophomore Julia Kearney said. "Usually San Francisco Food Bank and Marina Food Bank have helped provide groceries, but COVID-19 made that difficult, so my idea was to have bins where students can donate long-lasting foods. The donation boxes will be put outside the schools."
Another new project involves teaching classes to middle schoolers.
"I'm on the environmental team," Schiller said. "We're setting up an after-school program to teach fourth through sixth graders about the environment."
While the organization is still coming up with new ideas for service, some projects have been temporarily discontinued because students are unable to be on campus regularly.
"The pandemic really affected our ability to do things," Schiller said. "The Eco Team couldn't do a trash pick up, and One Less Hungry is shut down. There's been a lot of challenges, but I think we've done a decent job adapting to it."
Organization leaders say they are going to work to make volunteering as accessible as possible.
"I think SIA is making great strides to fulfill its goal of bringing service opportunities to the school community," Shea said.
Bryan Maruyama
Clinton Hackenburg
Joe Shea
Julia Kearney
Nicholas Schiller
Sarah Cardenas
Bailey Parent
Bailey Parent is a sophomore and a reporter for The Roundtable. When he's not writing or busy with school, he is a boy scout


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KAJ steht für:
 Katholische Arbeiterjugend
 Flughafen Kajaani (IATA-Code), Flughafen in Finnland
 Karthago Airlines (ICAO-Code), tunesische Fluggesellschaft

Kaj steht für:
 Kaj (Tschahār Mahāl und Bachtiyāri), Ort im Landkreis Ardal (Iran), Provinz Tschahār Mahāl und Bachtiyāri, Iran
 Kaj (Hilmend), Nebenfluss des Hilmend, Provinz Daikondi, Pakistan
 Kaj (Marskrater), Marskrater
 Variante des zumeist männlichen, selten auch weiblichen Vornamens Kai, siehe Kai (Vorname)

kaj steht für:
 Kaje (ISO-639-3-Code), platoide Niger-Kongo-Sprache im nigerianischen Bundesstaat Kaduna

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Whoopee. Someone call the National Enquirer.
When I asked one of the Royals star players about this, he pointed at the hotel entrance and said that trouble was right outside those doors.
If a player screwed up outside the hotel, police and reporters might get involved; if a player screwed up inside those hotel doors, someone from the hotel would most likely fix what they broke, help them to their room and quietly send them a bill for the damage.
But these days, with security and cell phone cameras everywhere, staying inside your hotel is no protection.
Decades later, I asked then-Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas what spring training nightlife was like. He said that if he took a sip of beer with a meal in a restaurant, and someone happened to take his picture while doing so, it might go viral.
If that happened, and the next day Moose made an error or went hitless, Twitter trolls would be happy to blame his drinking as the cause.
A picture could be worth a thousand potentially inaccurate words.
And Moose wasn't the only one who felt that way. One night a coach from a visiting team and I went out for dinner after a game and we each had a beer. Suddenly, in the middle of a conversation, the coach ducked his head like he was saying a prayer.
Someone across the restaurant was taking a picture, and the coach would have been in the background with a beer in front of him. So he ducked his head to make sure his face couldn't be seen.
He had the same worry as Moose. If the picture wound up on social media and the next day he screwed up in any way, someone would say it happened because he was out drinking the night before — even though it was one beer with a meal.
When I said I thought he was being paranoid, he told me a story.
Most of us do not finish work at 5 p.m. and then go home and get in bed. Players are the same way, but they might finish work at 11 p.m. They're often still wired after playing a game, and they're also hungry ... but going out for a meal can lead to trouble.
Teams serve post-game meals after games — known as "spreads" — and it's common to see big-league players walk out of the clubhouse carrying their post-game meals in Styrofoam containers.
This doesn't mean players are angels who never party. Look at a team's record after a night off, and if you see a bunch of losses, don't be surprised: They might have used that night off to party and paid the price the next day.
But if you're fighting for a spot on the roster, you probably don't want to show up to a spring training workout hungover.
One of the reasons managers like to let players know they have the next day off is so those players know it's safe to go out and enjoy themselves — they won't have to play the next day.
And to be fair, fans aren't the only ones who confuse spring training with spring break. Editors who have never been to spring training might assume their staffers are up to similar same hijinks.
And, yeah, that sometimes happens.
But for the most part, reporters, photographers and columnists are getting up around 6 a.m. to be there when the clubhouse opens. If you hang around on the back fields and watch the players work out in the morning and then watch a ballgame that starts at 2:05 p.m. and then write a story about it, you've had a long day in the sun.
The Royals now hold spring training in Arizona, and every time someone says it's a dry heat, I think you could say the same thing about a microwave: Stick your head in one 10 hours and see if you feel like partying afterward.
Reporters do go out, but it's not uncommon to grab some takeout and head back to the apartment or condo and stay in. You'll probably be in bed by 10 p.m. to get ready for the next day.
But I will admit that after a day in the sun that first beer (or in my case, that first three beers) tastes great. After that, you're pretty wiped out.
When Eric Hosmer was a Royal, I admired the way he handled himself and wrote several pieces explaining the leadership role he eventually took on with the team. Every time I wrote something positive, I'd tell Hoz and ask him not to screw up for at least a week — it would make me look bad.
Having just defended players and reporters alike from the fantasies that many people have about spring training, I'm well aware that someone might now screw up before this thing can get posted.
So please: If you're down there in Surprise and read this and plan on doing something stupid, wait a week.


It's happening! We were really approved! I was elated, but not suprised. Last week, Josh hopped in his car and heard "Do it Again", the song with the beautiful lyrics, "I've seen you move, you move the mountains. And I believe I'll see you do it again." That song has been dear to me, so … Continue reading EP Approval!
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Between now and Opening Day, HardballTalk will take a look at each of baseball's 30 teams, asking the key questions, the not-so-key questions, and generally breaking down their chances for the 2013 season. Up next: The Colorado Rockies.
The Big Question: Can the Rockies dig themselves out of last place?
The Rockies went 64-98 last season, posting their worst record in franchise history. There were no shortage of contributing factors, as their best player, Troy Tulowitzki, was limited to 47 games due to groin surgery and the starting rotation was a complete and utter disaster.
Jhoulys Chacin, Jorge De La Rosa and Juan Nicasio each missed time due to injury and were largely non-factors. Jeremy Guthrie struggled after coming over from the Orioles and was eventually traded to the Royals. Jamie Moyer resembled a batting practice pitcher before being released. With the season circling the drain, the Rockies moved to an unconventional four-man rotation, complete with 75-pitch limits and piggyback relievers. Whether you want to blame the talent, the process, or some combination of the two, the experiment just didn't work. The Rockies finished with the highest ERA in the majors at 5.22. They will return to a more conventional five-man rotation this season, though the piggyback relievers are expected to stick around.
This offseason brought a significant change in the dugout, as Jim Tracy resigned amid reports that he wasn't comfortable with the dynamic of director of major league operations Bill Geivett having an office in the clubhouse. Following a lengthy manager search in which the likes of Jason Giambi and Matt Williams were considered, the Rockies settled on first-time manager Walt Weiss and gave him a one-year deal. It was a pretty surprising choice, as Weiss has no pro experience as a manager or coach. He was the head varsity baseball coach at a Denver-area high school last year. Quite a change of pace.
While there is a new manager in Colorado, the roster is pretty close to what we saw going into last year. And so, the Rockies are hoping that improved health will lead to better results. And they should, at least on paper. Getting full seasons out of Tulowitzki, Carlos Gonzalez and Michael Cuddyer could make a major impact for the middle of the lineup. I'm just not convinced that they'll stay healthy. In fact, there's plenty of evidence to suggest that they won't. Chacin, De La Rosa and Nicasio should all be upgrades for the rotation, but there's not an ace in that bunch. Jeff Francis hardly inspires much confidence at this point and 24-year-old Drew Pomeranz is a wild card. Oh, and pitching in Coors Field remains one of the toughest tasks in the sport. In short, digging out of last place will be a challenge.
There were some silver linings in an otherwise miserable year, as Dexter Fowler posted career-highs across the board while Wilin Rosario and Josh Rutledge emerged as potential impact players. While Rosario still needs a lot of work behind the plate, the 24-year-old batted .270 with 28 home runs, 71 RBI and an .843 OPS in 117 games. Rutledge helped fill in for Tulowitzki during the second half and batted .274 with eight home runs, seven stolen bases and a .775 OPS. Plate discipline is a weakness for the 23-year-old, but he's expected to start at second base this season.
The Rockies could soon have another exciting young player to add to the mix, as prospect Nolan Arenado is currently pushing Chris Nelson for the starting third base job. The soon-to-be 22-year-old saw his stock drop a bit after he produced an underwhelming .285/.337/.428 batting line with Double-A Tulsa last year, but he's capable of better and has enjoyed an excellent spring. While the Rockies haven't made a final decision yet, the smart money is that he'll begin the season in the minors and make his major league debut in mid-June.
Todd Helton is entering what will likely be his final season in the big leagues. The 39-year-old has a history of back issues and is coming off hip and knee surgeries, so he figures to get plenty of regular rest in his 17th season. It will be interesting to see how he'll be viewed by Hall of Fame voters down the road, as he owns a superb .320/.419/.545 lifetime batting line. Only 19 players have a higher career on-base percentage. However, he owes a lot of his success to playing in Coors Field, so it will be tough for him to get much respect. Larry Walker has had a hard enough time, even though he didn't spend his entire career in Colorado.
The biggest move the Rockies made this offseason was acquiring right-hander Wilton Lopez from the Astros. This was only after the Phillies nearly acquired Lopez, but reportedly backed out over concerns about his elbow. Still, with elite command and a 2.64 ERA over the past three seasons, he has a chance to be a solid set-up man in front of veteran right-hander Rafael Betancourt. But he may be a luxury for a team with a questionable rotation.
Prediction: Fifth place, NL West.


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Agents say their involvement benefits both universities and students, helping students unfamiliar with the Canadian university system learn more about their options, particularly in Atlantic Canada.
Dalhousie's contracts stipulate agents get a 10 per cent commission for the first five full-year students enrolled, and 15 per cent for every additional full-year student. In 2018, this would make the commission roughly $1,800 for a student pursuing a bachelor of science and enrolled in five courses per term.
Memorial University pays third-party agents a flat fee of $1,100 for an undergraduate student, and up to $2,000 for a graduate student.
Universities also employ in-house recruiters who aren't paid commissions.
With fewer students coming from New Brunswick, the university is trying to remain economically viable. Third-party recruiters, he said, provide the school a foothold in new regions it wouldn't have otherwise.


Publisher Sold Out today announced that it has partnered with Pugstorm to publish the award-winning action-arcade game Radical Rabbit Stew on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, the Xbox One family of devices, including Xbox One X, and PC.
Make rabbit stew! In space!! Grab your trusty spoon and prod those crazy rabbits into saucepans to free the space chefs. But think fast or the bunnies will gobble you up! With bite-size "pick-up & play" action, award-winning puzzles, juicy pixel graphics and a delicious soundtrack, Radical Rabbit Stew is a hare-raising action-arcade game perfect for new players and 16-bit retro fans alike.
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It was sung by Shang Wen-jie, the winner of last year's "Super Voice Girl" singing contest in China. She just graduated from the Shanghai-based Fudan University as a French major.
Il y a lontemps que je t'aime, jamais je ne t'oublierai.
Sous les feuilles d'un chêne, je me suis fait sécher.
J'ai perdu mon ami sans l'avoir mérité.
I strayed one summer day.
Ever in my heart you'll stay.
A bird's song came my way.
Your heart is always gay.
While I could weep today.
In such a senseless way.
That I had picked that day.


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The ISO and the war on Syria: Silly and shameful
by admin|Published September 11, 2013
By Freedom Road Socialist Organization
In recent weeks there has been a real upsurge of activity on the part of the anti-war movement in the U.S. Protests have been held in scores of cities – more that 50 on Sept. 7 alone – including substantial demonstrations in cities like New York and Chicago. An article published in the Socialist Worker on Sept. 10, entitled "Standing against both war and dictatorship," goes a long way toward explaining why the International Socialist Organization (ISO) has been by and large irrelevant, or worse yet, an obstacle to this growing movement against another U.S. war.
Penned by ISO member Eric Ruder, the article takes to task three socialist organizations: Freedom Road Socialist Organization (FRSO), Workers World Party (WWP) and the Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL) for supporting Syria in its fight in its fight to defeat a vicious onslaught from U.S. and Western imperialism, reactionary Arab states and the Israelis.
We in FRSO have constantly stated our views on this matter and we will always be on the side of those who resist imperialism.
Sectarianism directed at Syrian Americans
The anti-war movement is a united front, which brings together diverse viewpoints and forces. The level of political understanding about what's happening in Syria is uneven and we need to unite people who have a wide range of perspectives. To oppose a U.S. attack on Syria, it is important that we have broad slogans that unite all who can be united, such as "Hands off Syria," or "No U.S. war on Syria." That's a given.
It should also be a given that we build unity with Syrian Americans who are concerned about their loved ones at home and support their country in its battle with imperialism. Sadly this is not the case for the ISO.
In many cities, Syrian Americans have one of the most constant, dynamic, and in some cases, the largest force in the current anti-war movement. Most people would say that is a good thing, but not the ISO. Instead they complain about the flags, signs, and portraits that Syrian Americans bring to protests.
For example in Chicago, Syrian Americans have been extremely active in anti-war demonstrations. How does the ISO evaluate this? Ruder's article says, "The ugly consequences of 'antiwar' support for the Syrian regime were easy to see in Chicago, where organizers of 'Hands off Syria' protests repeatedly turned over the platform to representatives of the Syrian American Forum…" Imagine that. Syrian Americans help organize demonstrations, turn out in large numbers and often speak from the platform.
The ISO, which has never been big on opposing U.S. intervention in Syria, was apparently "caught off guard" when they finally did make their way to the anti-war protests and found Syrian Americans expressing their views. It seemed "ugly" to them. Perhaps it is more a case of ISO playing the Ugly American.
ISO and the demonization of Syria
At the very moment when Washington and those who echo the master's voice are trying to demonize the government of Syria, ISO is trying to do the same thing among left and progressive forces. So they criticize the Syrian government for being "inconsistent" opponents of imperialism and praise the "rebels."
Let's take a look at this. The government of Syria has done more to oppose imperialism than ISO will ever do. They help the Palestinians in a big way. Same goes for the patriotic and national democratic forces of Lebanon. Syria, Iran and the movements for national liberation in Lebanon and Palestine are central to the camp of resistance to imperialism and Zionism in the Middle East.
So what does the ISO article have to say about this? According to them not only is Syria an "inconsistent" opponent of imperialism, the article says "the West considers the Syrian regime a precious asset that can assist in maintaining the current hegemonic structure of power in the region, though their preference may be for it to be weakened and thus more subservient."
The Bush administration used to say that Syria could be considered a part of his 'Axis of Evil.' Over the last couple of years Washington has spent over $1 billion to destroy the Syrian government and right now the U.S. is threatening a military attack. Yet in the world that ISO sees, Syria is a "precious asset" of the West. It is hard for serious people to take this kind of analysis seriously.
The point here is not to say that Syria is perfect or socialist or always does the right thing. What is being said is that we should not be joining our rulers in demonizing the Syrian government.
As for the 'rebels,' history's verdict is in. One can debate the nature of the demonstrations against the Syrian government several years ago and what led up to them, but today, right now, the opposition is bought, paid for, and acting on behalf of the U.S. and the most reactionary of Arab regimes.
Anti-imperialism is a good thing
The U.S. has built an empire and that extends into Asia, Africa, Latin America, the Middle East and some other places too. It exists to rip off the land, labor and natural resources of others while enriching the elite who run this country. This empire is a grim place, held together by U.S. military power, death squads and puppet governments.
It is positive that there are national liberation movements in places like Colombia and Palestine that are leading powerful movements to break free of imperialism. It is a step forward for the peoples subjugated by U.S. imperialism and they land blows on our common oppressor.
It is also a good think that there are countries in this world that have left the orbit of imperialism. This includes Syria. It is good for the people of Syria, good for the struggle in the Middle East, and for all of us who want a world without imperialism.
ISO considers it strange that a socialist would take this view. In fact it is ISO that is the odd one out.
We recently reprinted a statement from the Syrian Communist Party, which reads in part, "The defense of Syria's national regime, which faces, head held high, all methods of aggression, refusing humiliation and submission, means defending the country and its sovereignty and independence." Frankly this is what the vast majority of revolutionaries around the world think. Check out what Cuba says about Syria or the government of Venezuela. One could go on and on like this but the point is clear enough.
Revolutionaries and socialists need to make a concrete analysis of concrete conditions; this is what Marxism is all about: understanding reality in order to change it. Everything in this world is the product of actual historical processes that we can know about, if we bother to study them. This includes Syria.
The ISO uses the opposite approach, which claims the world is what they would like it to be and what they say it is. In their world, the brutal foreign-backed Syrian opposition becomes the Arab revolution. They find progressive forces where they are not, and when forces resisting imperialism have shortcomings – they say that those resisting are the same as the imperialists.
The world never has and never will conform to a bunch of preconceived notions. The anti-war movement deserves something better than the ISO's armchair critiques.
The people of Syria, the peoples of the world and the people of the U.S. face a vicious enemy that will go to any length to maintain its power and privilege. Building an anti-war movement under slogans like "Hands off Syria" and "No war with Syria" is the best way that people in this country can help to defeat U.S. imperialism's attempt to dominate the Middle East. Washington is isolated right now. People don't want another U.S. war. Together we can win.
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'Expendables 3' leaks online, downloaded 189,000 times
This is probably not the movie opening the Expendables 3 cast and crew had in mind.
The Sylvester Stallone-led action movie, set for release on Aug. 15, was downloaded more than 189,000 times in 24 hours as of 6 p.m. ET Thursday, after a DVD-quality copy was leaked online, reports Variety. The number will surely grow significantly bigger as days go on.
And that means potentially bad news for box-office numbers. As Variety points out, the young, male target audience of the film coincides with the largest user demographic of illegal file-sharing services.
The film stars a packed cast, including Jason Statham, Antonio Banderas, Jet Li, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Dolph Lundgren, Kelsey Grammer, Terry Crews, Mel Gibson, Wesley Snipes and Harrison Ford.
"These are some of the great talents of all time," Stallone told USA TODAY at the Cannes Film Festival in May. "It takes a certain kind of movie to bring them all together."


Seasonal attachment, or better known as Cuffing Season, usually means you and your bae will cozy up for the winter months and then part ways once the temp rises and your desire to stay cooped up all the time ceases. But, what if you want your relationship to be more than just a short-term "Netflix and Chill" fling? Don't worry, you're not alone. There have been quite a few solid relationships that blossom well after Cuffing Season ends. So, if you're starting to feel like the one you cuffed may be the real thing, we've got you covered.
Learn everything you need to know about Cuffing Season so you can make sure your relationship will last.
So, what is Cuffing Season?
Cuffing Season refers to the time of year when people who would normally rather be single find themselves wanting to be in a steady relationship, instead. This sense of wanting to be "cuffed" or tied down is stemmed from the idea that during the months of November to March people realize that the chances to meet others out at a bar, or just out in general, significantly drops due to cold weather and busy holiday schedules. Therefore, people decide to couple up so they can avoid having to attend holiday parties solo and also have an excuse to stay in on a Friday night.
How do you know if you're cuffed?
There are many signs that someone is cuffing you and it's important to stay observant about whether or not your partner is seeking a serious relationship or just a temporary fling. It's a telltale sign you've been cuffed if you start to notice that you're no longer meeting up for drinks or a bite to eat, and instead are opting for more casual hang at the house dates. Yes, you can thank Cuffing Season for the term "Netflix and Chill." Another sign, or shall we say phase, of being cuffed is when you become each other's go-to date for all types of holiday work parties or family-functions. Cuffing Season falls right during all the major holidays — like Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Valentine's Day — so many people look for commitment so that they don't have to deal with these social events alone. However, this doesn't mean you can't turn your relaxed courtship into a blossoming romance. You can easily build a stronger connection by showing interest in your prospective suitor's hobbies or trying to get to know their family or friends on a more personal level. These types of initiatives will help you build an emotional bond, rather than a friends-with-benefits relationship.
Do relationships last after Cuffing Season?
Yes, relationships can totally last well after Cuffing Season, but you both have to be willing to put in the effort. While dating is never easy, a commitment that started as a casual, seasonal fling means you'll have to start asking more "get to know you questions" in order for your relationship to grow. Once Cuffing Season ends, you'll no longer feel the pressure from your family or from the holidays about settling down. So, if you believe your partner is the real deal, be open and honest about pursuing a more serious relationship. Along with being less guarded with your partner, you should also start making future plans or dates together well in advance. Gone are the days of you two being quick date options, so putting an outing on the calendar a few weeks (or maybe months!) ahead of time is ideal. This type of planning will let each of you know that you're both on the same page and ready to brace the aftermath of Cuffing Season together.


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Telesni stražar je osebni varnostnik ali vladni agent, ki ščiti oziroma varuje osebe. Običajno so to premožne ali politično pomembne osebe, katere potrebujejo osebno zaščito pred: ugrabitvijo, napadom, tatvino, umorom, nadlegovanjem, izgubo zaupnih informacij, groženj, ali drugih kaznivih dejanj. Osebe ki potrebujejo za svojo varnost telesnega stražarja so tako imenovane VIP osebe.

Naloge telesnega stražarja

Naloge telesnih stražarjev oziroma stražarje si ljudje običajno predstavljajo kot jih prikazujejo v raznoraznih filmih, kjer je glavna naloga, da se stražar s svojo mišično maso in borilnimi veščinami bojuje proti sovražnikom varovane osebe. V realnem življenju pa je tisto laično razmišljanje v čistem nasprotju. Večinoma gre za načrtovanje poti, pregled stavb in prostorov v katerem se bosta gibala, seznanitev s sestanki stranke in ljudi, ki jo bodo obdajali, kontrola avtomobila ter spremljanje in varovanje stranke pred izgubo življenja iz dneva v dan.

Razdelitev odgovornosti

Razdelitev odgovornosti je odvisna od več dejavnikov. Zato poznamo več vlog katere delujejo v skupini. Vloge se delijo na telesnega stražarja voznika, stražarja osebe, lahko pa tudi druge stražarje, ki so pomožni ali pa delujejo kot podpora pri odkrivanju eksplozivnih teles, prisluškovalnih naprav, ostrostrelcev, preiskavi ljudi, ki bi lahko imele stik s stranko. Vse to pa je odvisno od stopnje tveganja kar se prilagaja pri samem varovanju osebe in vključevanju posameznih vlog.

Transport

V nekaterih primerih telesni stražarji tudi vozijo svoje stranke na različne lokacije. Za učinkovito izvedbo varovanja osebe pa potrebujemo več telesnih stražarjev, saj en sam stražar ne more spremljati stranke in pustiti prevoznega sredstva brez nadzora. Prevozno sredstvo brez nadzora pomeni številna tveganja za stranko oziroma izvedbo varovanja, katera so: namestitve eksplozivnih naprav na prevozno sredstvo, možnost namestitve lisic ali odstranitev vozila s strani redarske službe. Za stranko je potrebno vedno imeti vozilo na razpolago, saj v primeru visoke ogroženosti telesni stražar ne bo moral odpeljati stranke s kritične točke.
Voznik mora biti usposobljen za taktično vožnjo v situacijah ogroženosti ter poznati vse karakteristike avtomobila kako se odziva na samem vozišču. Zato se največkrat uporabljajo velike limuzine z nizkim težiščem in zmogljivim motorjem kot so BMW ali Mercedes Benz. Uporabljajo pa se tudi terenska vozila. Za minimalno tveganje so potrebna neprebojna stekla, ojačana karoserija vozila in pnevmatike "Run-flat", ki omogočajo vožnjo po predrtju pnevmatike.

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Susan Spencer writing for the Worcester Telegram reports that the University of Massachusetts Medical School received $1.4 million in research grants from Toronto-based Blu Genes Foundation to run a Phase I/Phase II clinical trial for the genetic disorder, Tay-Sachs. It represents the first gene therapy to correct the genetic expression that is genesis of the disease. Tay-Sachs is a genetic disorder caused by the absence of beta-hexosaminidase (HexA). This missing enzyme triggers damage to cells which results in progressive neurological disorders. See the NIH overview.
Tay-Sachs disease is very rare in the general population. The genetic mutations that cause this disease are more common in people of Ashkenazi (eastern and central European) Jewish heritage than in those with other backgrounds. The mutations responsible for this disease are also more common in certain French-Canadian communities of Quebec, the Old Order Amish community in Pennsylvania, and the Cajun population of Louisiana.


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Q: Taylor expansion of $\frac{1}{(1-x)^2}$ How do I compute the Taylor expansion of
$$\frac{1}{(1-x)^2}$$
around $0$?

A: First consider the geometric series formula
$$\frac{1}{1 - x} = \sum_{n = 0}^\infty x^n, \quad |x| < 1.$$
Differentiating with respect to $x$, we obtain
$$\frac{1}{(1 - x)^2} = \sum_{n = 1}^\infty nx^{n-1} = \sum_{n = 0}^\infty (n + 1)x^n.$$


A BALLAJURA mother, who recently returned from conquering Mt Everest base camp with her daughter, said they experienced the "trip of a lifetime".
Suze Trappitt and her daughter Tekaisha completed their 16-day tour this month, where they reached the end of base camp, which has an altitude of about 5364m.
Ms Trappitt said the trip was both enjoyable and phenomenal.
"Tekaisha enjoying seeing the snow the most, both up close and on the mountains in the distance," she said.
Ms Trappitt said they trekked about six and a half hours each day in temperatures as low as -16C.
"The most challenging was of course the altitude and difficulty physically with breathing, and climbing," she said.
She admitted both herself and her daughter found a new appreciation for those trekkers who climbed the mountain.
"Tekaisha says a definite no (to doing base camp again), but she may consider a smaller mountain where altitude is not such a factor," Ms Trappitt said.


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High Definition Heritage!
A New Tourism Partnership
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This year we are opening up our database of high resolution interactive panoramic pictures to the tourism community throughout the Island of Ireland and beyond.
We are excited to announce a new affiliate partnership with Heritage Island.
Heritage Island is a marketing group representing the leading Visitor Attractions & Heritage Towns throughout the Island of Ireland and is the only marketing organisation dedicated to the promotion of Ireland's major heritage and cultural attractions, North and South.
Left to Right: Tracey Dineen (Heritage Island), Dympna O'Brien (Dublinia), Thomas McVea (Virtual Visit Tours)
This innovative partnership will see the 360° content from our featured Heritage Island members syndicated onto www.heritageisland.com, meaning enhanced exposure and valuable user content for its members.
Heritage Island is an acknowledged leader within the industry, in the promotion of cultural tourism and has the trust and the respect of all the major players in the industry and the agencies & government departments responsible for tourism in the Island of Ireland, both North and South.
Virtual Visit Tours specialises in high-definition interactive panoramic photography, which lets viewers literally step inside the image, allowing a perfect virtual tour of some of the finest tourist attractions in Ireland. Our niche in marrying high quality virtual tours with a well trafficked tourism gateway website is unique in the market and has received much acclaim.
Heritage Island members cover the broad spectrum of all that is good about Irish culture: Historic Houses, Castles, Museums, Parks & Gardens, Caves, Heritage Towns, Distilleries and Aquariums.
These attractions are as diverse as Ireland itself. They tell the story of kings and invaders, famine and emigrations, priests and poets, encompassing the social and industrial heritage which has shaped not only the Ireland of today but also influenced Europe and the New World.
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