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< Court Has New Video System
The Monroe County Common Pleas Courtroom has a new video system which enables court exhibits to be displayed on monitors (as shown above) that enable the jurers to view the evidence as it is presented. The Monroe County Bar Association, in conjunction with the Woodsfield Police Department and donors, purchased the equipment. Shown, from left, are James L. Peters, president of the Monroe County Bar Association; Chuck Hamilton, Woodsfield Police Chief; Judge Julie Selmon, Monroe County Common Pleas Court Judge; donors, Alonzo Wilson and Roger Elliott, representing Woodsfield VFW Post 5303; Lorraine Holiday, Beallsville American Legion 768 Post Adjutant; Stanley Davis, representing Woodsfield Moose; and Lewis Jackson, representing Woodsfield Eagles. Photo by M. Ackerman
A new video system has been installed in the Monroe County Court of Common Pleas. The Monroe County Bar Association, in conjunction with the Woods-field Police Department, has purchased a 50 inch plasma display and three LCD monitors, one for the Judge's bench and one for each trial table.
The new digital technology will enable each party, through their attorneys, to display their exhibits on the plasma display above the jury box (as shown in the photo).
"I am grateful to the Monroe County Law Library Bar Association and the Woodsfield Chief of Police Chuck Hamilton, who, with the support of generous donations from the Woods-field Eagles, Woodsfield Moose Lodge, Woodsfield VFW and the Beallsville American Legion, made this project possible," said Judge Julie Selmon, Monroe County Common Pleas Court. "This state-of-the-art technology, which was installed by the fine employees of C.D.I. from Woodsfield, will greatly assist the lawyers and jurors in the presentation and review of documentary evidence as it is presented in court proceedings here in the Monroe County Common Pleas Court. This is just one example how we all, as members of various local community organizations, here in the county can come together and work to accomplish anything we set our minds to it."
According to John Yocca, court reporter, the ability to show the exhibits to the jury during trial enables a jury to better understand and receive evidence as it is presented from the attorneys and the witnesses.
"With the great help from Control Design and Integration, and in particular, the assistance and expertise of Phillip Masters, engineer for CDI, the plasma display and monitors will become an integral part of all jury trials conducted well into the future in Monroe County Common Pleas Court," said Yocca.
"This system will be a useful tool for local attorneys to use in the event of jury trials or hearings to be held in the Common Pleas Court," said James L. Peters, president of the Monroe County Bar Association. "With this system, we have some of the same technology larger counties use."
According to Peters, 50 percent of the $4,000 cost of the plasma display system was allocated from the law library fund. The rest was solicited by Police Chief Hamilton. Donors included Woodsfield VFW Post 5303, Woodsfield Moose, Woodsfield Eagles and Beallsville American Legion Post 768.
<Chimes Dedication Sunday
A celebration and dedication of the new Schulmerich Chimes system will be held at St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Woodsfield on Nov. 2 at 2 p.m. Babe Briggs, left, and Jeanne Schwall, right, spearheaded the $32,000 project. Paula Frank, organist, sits at the 102-year-old organ to which the system is adapted.
Photo by Martha Ackerman
The beautiful sound of chimes fills the air on each hour and hymns can be heard at noon and six p.m. The Schulmerich Carillon chimes are the newest addition to the 102-year-old 12-stop Moeller pipe organ at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Woodsfield.
A celebration and dedication of the Schulmerich Chimes will be held Sunday, Nov. 2 at 2 p.m. Music will be presented by organist Paula Frank and the Lazy River Band.
Jeanne Schwall and Babe Briggs, long-time members of the Woodsfield church, spearheaded the purchase of the $32,000 chime system. Jeanne and her late husband Louis Egger became members when they returned to Woodsfield after his military tour. Babe and her late husband Fred Briggs were married in the church in 1946.
"Two years ago when we had about $7,000 in our Memorial Fund, we began thinking about ways of using this money," said Schwall. "Several years ago the Methodist Church had chimes they played every day at noon. Both Babe and I remembered how much we enjoyed them and we began looking for information on what is available today, and of course, prices."
"We thought about it and prayed," they said in unison. "We didn't start until we knew we had support," said Schwall.
The ladies sent letters to former members and friends informing them and the congregation what it would cost and if they would be interested in pledging to help raise the money. "We received enough encouragement to continue our efforts and little-by-little the pledges came in.
"We were impressed and surprised that so many people wanted to help," said Schwall. Free will donations could be made in honor of the bells or in memory of a family member or friend. A plaque listing the donors will be displayed.
"It's unbelievable what the chime system can do, both inside and in the outside tower," said Frank. "There are so many possibilities and a lot to learn."
Frank, a music teacher at Woodsfield Elementary, said the chimes peal, play funeral dirges, wedding bells and so much more. She is excited to be exploring all the possibilities available with the Schulmerich Chimes system. "It plays with me or without me," the organist said. "It's a unique system. It has a memory card with secular and Broadway songs. We can also create our own card. We can tape music for a Christmas or other program and put it on the card and play it."
The system was installed by Humpe Organ Co. "They were impressed with the way the organ is built into the wall," said Frank, who noted a new pipe organ today would cost to the tune of $250,000. "This is a great addition to the 102-year-old organ."
"We think the Schulmerich Chimes system is a great asset to the community as well as our church," said Schwall, who invites the public to the celebration and dedication.
< Annual BBQ Set for Friday
Kirt Sloan, manager of Woodsfield's Riesbeck Food Market, and his employees are ready to serve their delicious ribeye steak and sausage sandwiches, along with soup beans and cornbread at the annual Warm the Children BBQ set for Oct. 30, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The meats, peppers and onions are fresh from Riesbeck's store.
It's that time of year again when the weather starts getting cooler and Warm the Children begins raising money to help provide new, warm winter clothing to the children of needy families in the Switzerland of Ohio Local School District.
Riesbeck's Food Market Manager Kirt Sloan and his staff are gearing up for their annual BBQ which is set for Friday, Oct. 30, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event benefits the Warm the Children program and over the last eight years, Riesbeck's has contributed almost $15,000 to the program.
The grills will be hot and ready for the ribeye steaks, sausage, onions and green peppers. The soup beans will be cooking in open kettles and the cornbread will be freshly baked. Also on hand, as usual, will be members of the Ruritan who will be making apple butter.
According to Sloan, Conn's Potato Chips has been a faithful sponsor of the BBQ. Also contributing to this year's BBQ are Caito Food Distributors, Pepsi, Nickles Bakery, Broughton's and Superior Meats. Woodsfield Subway helps out by providing the equipment to cut the peppers and onions.
The food is always delicious and available at the same great prices. A steak sandwich, chips and soda is only $5; sausage, chips and soda, $4; and soup beans and cornbread, $3. Where else can you get such a bargain and help children, too?
Don't forget Oct. 30, 7-5!
<Belmont Technical College: Higher Education Plan Advances
Belmont Technical College (BTC) recently convened a community task force to move forward a higher education plan for Monroe County. On Sept. 24 the college held the first of several planned meetings with community leaders to solicit input.
Leading the planning process for BTC is Dr. Lawrence Dukes, President Emeritus of Southern State Community College. With many years of experience as a community college president and direct experience in bringing higher education to rural areas of Ohio, Dr. Dukes shared his experiences with the group.
There was lively discussion and sharing of information at this session leading to the formulation of several issues to be explored for possible inclusion in the plan. According to Dr. Dukes," We have a great start to the planning process with community leaders who are committed to enhancing the community by expanding higher education opportunities for the residents of Monroe County."
Issues being researched include:
1) Collaboration with high schools, particularly regarding shared staff to meet new CORE requirements mandated by the state.
2) Use of grant funding for students.
3) Formation of a P-16 Council. Originated at the state level, P-16 is a shared education reform effort designed to create a seamless education and workforce system and produce the talent base needed for the 21st century economy.
4) Use of local or outside funding for the higher education initiative.
5) Possible development of a pathway to an associate degree that could largely be earned in Monroe County with both onsite and hybrid courses.
6) Creation of an "adult incentive" grant to assist more adults in enrolling in higher education.
7) Involving the Ohio Appalachian Center for Higher Education (OACHE) in marketing efforts that have worked in other counties.
The group thought it was premature to consider any permanent facilities. It will be considered for a goal in the distant future.
Future agenda items will include:
1) Establishing a p lan for Fall, 2009.
2) Establishing the P-16 Council.
3) Revisiting funding possibilities.
4) Considering a summer pre-college program to get under-prepared students ready for college.
< Obituaries
MARGUERITE ANDERSEN
Marguerite Boston Andersen, 83, of Hannibal, passed away quietly on Oct. 25, 2008 in the care of her family at the home of her daughter in Woodsfield. She was born Oct. 25, 1925 in New Martinsville, W. Va., a daughter of the late Neville Victor and Edna Wilt Boston.
Condolences may be expressed online at:
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STANLEY A. DAVIS
Stanley A. Davis, 75, of Woodsfield, died Oct. 22, 2008 at his home. He was born at Somerton on Oct. 4, 1933, a son of the late William and Golda Saffell Davis.
E. MERLE WINKLER
E. Merle Winkler, 82, of Sardis, died Oct. 23, 2008 at the New Martinsville Health Care Center, New Martinsville, W. Va. She was born Dec. 9, 1925 in Sardis, the daughter of the late Calvin and Mary Romick Myers. Sympathy expressions at: grisellfuneralhomes.com
RALPH "GUS" BELL
Ralph "Gus" Bell, Market St., Clarington, died Oct. 11, 2008 at Sistersville General Hospital. He was born Feb. 14, 1922 in Clarington, a son of the late David H. and Amelia Muller Bell. Sympathy expressions at www.grisellfuneralhomes.com
HELEN R. STAUFFER
Helen R. Stauffer, 97, formerly of Clarington, died Oct. 23, 2008 in Adams Lane Care Center, Zanesville. She was born Nov. 26, 1910 in Clarington, the daughter of the late John S. and Myrtle A. Monahan Simonton. Sympathy expressions at: grisellfuneralhomes.com
ZOLA M. SLAWTER
Zola M. Christman Slawter died Oct. 18, 2008.
In lieu of flowers, you may donate to The American Syringomyelia Alliance Project, Inc. (ASAP Inc.), P.O. Box 1586, Longview, TX 75606-1586 (718) 966-22593 in honor of Kimberley Ball or your favorite charity.
MELVIN L. BROWN
Melvin L. Brown, 60, of Ithaca, New York, died Oct. 25, 2008 at Cuyuga Medical Center. The son of the late Clyde and Stella Brown, he was born Feb. 28, 1948 in Woodsfield. Memorial donations can be sent to the Woodsfield High School Alumni and can be contacted at whsalumni@1st.net.
EDWARD L. STEGNER
U.S.A.F. Lt. Col. (Ret.) Edward L. Stegner, 88, of Fairborn passed away Oct. 26, 2008 in the Community Hospital, Springfield. He was born on Aug. 6, 1920 in Woodsfield, the son of the late Charles W. and Clara (Landefeld) Stegner. Condolences may be made to the family at
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I hope you enjoy the pot of yellow mums you took from my son-in-law's grave. Anyone who will steal from a dead man's grave will steal from anyone.
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Esther Nippert
The weather always seems to be the topic for discussion every year for Charlie's Run for Children's Hospital. For the first 29 runs, it has either rained or snowed for 26 for them. Charlie is known for bringing rain, which we truly needed this year, but he has lost his touch. We have had warm to very hot weather the past three years, and this year was beautiful, with temperatures around 70 degrees.
This year there were 11 very dedicated people who helped raise over $20,000 for very needy children. The runners were; Charlie Kozlesky, Dick Sanders, Ruta Mazelis, Lori Michener, Mitch Toto, Jerry Bartrum, Chris Benedict, Tyler Graham, Tom Mayes, and Josh Powers. Also, representing the Woodsfield Ladies Auxiliary Post 5303 was Sherry Wilson who doubled her walking miles from 10 miles last year to 20 miles this year. Congratulations to all runners for all their hard work and dedication.
With the state of the economy and all its turmoil, one would expect that donations would be down, but that is not the case in this event. As I say every year, this run would not be possible without the continued support of the community. You can understand why I truly enjoy working on this most worthy project with the fantastic cooperation the run receives from everyone. The first and most important contributors were Village Council, the Street Department, and the Police Department of Woodsfield. The run would not be possible if we were not permitted to use the city building and the streets of Woodsfield. Also, if it were not for the devoted employees of the Street Department, the potholes would not be filled, nor the streets swept. The Police Department has to work around the run, put up the barriers that cover the one-mile course, and then remove them after the run - we are so appreciative to Woodsfield for all help and cooperation. Also contributing
to the run were Olive Tree Inn, Victorian Rose Bed and Breakfast, Dick and Marie Yoss, Riesbeck's, Ladies of the Woodsfield United Methodist Church, VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 5303, Traditions, Mc-Donald's, Subway, Jerry Lee's, Coca Cola, Conn's Potato Chips, Frito Lay, Rick Schuerman, Phillip Keevert, Jay Circosta, Pyro-Apparel, AK Apparel, Dr. Edwards, Monroe County Beacon, Peg, Tim and Austin Buckalew, Carol Bonsall, Joyce Marple, Melissa Smithberger, Debbie Frye, Mary Lou Freiden and Pat Johnson.
Words could never express the gratitude to all who hep make this run successful year after year. Peg Buckalew is a wonderful co-director and I am so appreciative of all her help. May God continue to bless you and your families for years to come for all you do year after year for those less fortunate.
Pandora Neuhart
Co-ordinator
<Around the Burnside
A person with good sense is respected; a treacherous person walks a rocky road.
Wise people think before they act; fools don't and even brag about it.
Wow, 159 points on the 18th. I think two of our teams, Beallsville and River, have made it to play-offs. We wish them the best! Monroe Central girls made it to the district.
Well, the November election is finally nearly here. Signs everywhere and TV ads every few minutes or so. Seems to be more signs for one side than the other. No use to get all excited as the outcome of the election held in Monroe County causes very little surprises over the years.
There are several renewal levies up for a vote. Hopefully, they all will pass. I voted last week. I think it was. A lot of trouble to walk across the street and vote.
Jerry Wolfrom, a writer for the Jeffersonian and a speaker for the Monroe County Writers Guild meeting this summer, had an interesting idea in the Oct. 20 issue.
He asked how about running a dog for Congress? Reasons? Dogs can be taught to shake hands, speak, beg, roll over and play dead. And that's about all the Washington politicians have been doing in the past year. If the campaign gets down to dog eat dog, a mutt might have a leg up on his opposition. "So maybe it's time we give dogs a shot at the gravy train. After all, how often do we get a chance to vote for a candidate who's alert, faithful and willing to work like a dog?"
He also suggests we might consider cats. "After all, cats can straddle a fence better than dogs. They are experts in cover up, not to mention no matter how much trouble they create, they always land on their feet."
Also, he suggested cattle and sheep. "After all, we get lots of bum steers anyway and it's not unusual to have the wool over our eyes."
Kangaroo? No way! "The last thing we need in Washington is another politician with a pocket to fill."
I, for one, will be glad when the election is over. I'm getting sick of "I approve of this message."
Trick or treat is coming soon. I guess maybe tonight. I missed out on trick or treat when I was a kid. No such thing. We called it corn night. We'd shell a bag of corn and walk around town throwing corn at windows. Now they have corn hole tournaments.
OK, we would soap a window or two at times. We were lucky as our windows were too high on our old brick house for anyone to soap. We also would make a notched spool to spin on someone's window. This would make you jump!
We did go out the next night to see what we could get into. However, most folks prepared for us and put away just about everything that we might carry away.
Of course, ghost stories were told around this time of the year. An example might be:
Dick and Jane were driving home after an exciting football game. Dick's car was not the most dependable auto on the road. Along the way, it started to rain. As they traveled along, the storm got worse and worse until finally the wind started blowing limbs from trees and even blowing down trees.
During the worst of the storm, Dick's car broke down. They were scared because of the storm and were afraid something might happen to them.
During a bright flash of lightning, they noticed they were stranded close to an empty house. They were ready to leave the car and run to the house for protection. Then they remembered this was the house everyone said was haunted. They sat and thought about it for a while and decided there was nothing to this story and headed for the house.
Dick nearly fell down on the porch when he stepped on a loose board. They made it into the house and sure enough, it was dry and had some furniture to make it somewhat home-like. Dick and Jan sat down to dry off and wait out the storm.
They had been comfortable and started talking about the house being haunted and decided this was just a story that wasn't true.
At midnight a weird noise came from what had been the kitchen and out jumped a headless ghost waving its arms with hands the size of hams. Dick and Jane started running around trying to get away from the ghost. No way! They ran upstairs as it seemed to be the only way to be safe, but the ghost got closer and closer to them.
Just as the ghost was about to grab them, they jumped into a closet located in the bedroom and closed the door. This move saved them from the ghost. In the closet they found a drum. So-o-o-o they took the drum ... and beat it. Get it?
I think there are times we have a ghost in our house. How else could my car keys be taken off their normal hook and end up in my coat pocket causing me to hunt all over the house for them?
We are only beaten when we cease to believe what we can be.
Going to church Sunday? Why not?
Bible readings: From Acts: (Mon.) 8:12-25; (Tues.) 8:26-38; (Wed.) 22:3-16; (Thurs.) 11:19-26; (Fri.) 17:22-28; From Ephesians: (Sat.) 4:1-6; 4:7-16.


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Most countries are falling short on HIV prevention targets despite targeted Global Fund investments, report says
Issue 366 22 October 2019
1. GOVERNANCE
Post-Replenishment: from Pledges to Results
Following the Global Fund's Sixth Replenishment, which raised $14 billion for the Fund's next funding cycle, Global Fund Chair Donald Kaberuka and Vice-Chair Lady Roslyn Morauta set out their priorities for the Global Fund to translate pledges into results. In this Op Ed for Aidspan they emphasize that there is "room for stronger focus on purpose and efficiency", as the Board prepares to make decisions on allocations for 2020 to 2022 at the next Board meeting, in November.
Third OIG country audit of Uganda highlights concerns about oversight, internal controls and traceability of products
For the third time since Uganda and the Global Fund signed their first grant agreement in 2003, the Office of the Inspector General has conducted a routine audit of grants across all components. The audit report acknowledges improvements in distribution and stock coordination, but expresses concerns about inadequate controls at the central level and low traceability of commodities at the health facility level.
Civil society and community groups find it difficult to engage meaningfully in in-country Global Fund processes
The Global Fund Board will decide on the future of the Country Coordinating Mechanism Evolution project at the 42nd Board meeting to be held in mid-November. The decision will rely partly on the Global Fund CCM Hub findings from the CCM evolution pilot project held in 18 countries over the past year. A preview of these findings shows that the project has amplified community voices in terms of strategic oversight, and built the capacity of civil society representatives. However, civil society and community groups present in a CCM Dialogue Forum convened by the East Africa Network of National AIDS Organizations (EANNASO) noted persistent gaps in the representation and engagement of their constituencies in CCM processes.
Aidspan examines the strengths of Supreme Audit Institutions in Ghana, Kenya and Rwanda
The Global Fund requires that its grants be audited annually to enhance accountability and reduce the risk of fraud. The Ghana, Kenya, and Rwanda Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs) are among the eight in sub-Saharan Africa that currently audit their respective country's Global Fund grants. Each of these three SAIs has some unique strengths and some that they share.
Of 26 reporting countries in the Global HIV Prevention Coalition, only two are "virtually on track" to achieve a 75% reduction in new infections by 2020, the Coalition's Second Progress report states. Progress in the rate of decline in new infections is too slow to meet the 2020 targets set in the 2016 Political Declaration on HIV/AIDS. This article showcases the experience of Malawi's civil society in adopting the Prevention 2020 Roadmap.
Country Coordinating Mechanisms - key component or white elephant?
Behind the Global Fund's particularly utilitarian definition of CCMs ("Country Coordinating Mechanisms") lies a very complex reality. This reality impacts the way that CCMs operate, consultant Clare Gibson says. CCMs are considered by some to be artificial entities that are expensive and cumbersome, embodying the blatant hypocrisy of the developed world - hiding behind misleading concepts such as "national ownership" and "democratic multisectoriality" - and demonstrating little or no return on investment. There are, however, some interesting ways that this innovative partnership model can restore its full value and operational efficiency.
7. OF INTEREST
Other news relating to the Global Fund partnership
This 'Of Interest' focuses on the just-released WHO Global TB report 2019, MSF's new report on drugs for drug-resistant TB, and the Africa Constituency Bureau consultative meeting in Addis Ababa on 22-23 October, in preparation for the Global Fund's 42nd Board Meeting.
Kataisee Richardson
Global HIV Prevention Coalition report shows inadequate progress towards 2020 targets
Only two of the 26 reporting countries in the Global HIV Prevention Coalition are "virtually on track" to achieve a 75% reduction in new infections by 2020, according to country scorecards in the Coalition's Second Progress Report published this year. The report presents a detailed picture of progress, achievements and critical gaps related to HIV prevention globally. Although new adult HIV infections have declined between 2010 and 2017, progress is too slow to meet the 2020 targets set in the 2016 Political Declaration on HIV/AIDS – despite targeted catalytic investments from the Global Fund for key populations, human rights and adolescent girls and young women.
Prevention Roadmap
The Prevention Coalition is convened by UNAIDS and UNDP and is comprised of over 40 Member States, civil society organizations, key population networks and international organisations such as the Global Fund.
After a consultative process, the Coalition held an inaugural meeting in October 2017 to endorse the 10-point Prevention 2020 Roadmap to improve the delivery of prevention programming at country-level and significantly drive down infections by 2020. The Roadmap was developed for 25 countries with the highest number of new infections among adolescents and adults. Three additional countries were added in April 2018.
The Roadmap focuses on HIV primary prevention and the promotion and provision of effective HIV prevention tools. It also highlights the empowerment of adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) and key populations. Combination prevention packages all include a range of biomedical, behavioural and structural approaches, including testing and linkage to care, and efforts to address policy and human-rights barriers centered around the 5 prevention pillars (see Figure 1).
Figure 1: Five pillars of prevention
The Roadmap includes a 10-point action plan, whose implementation is led by governments. The Prevention Coalition Secretariat has been established within UNAIDS in Geneva to monitor progress and activate a mechanism for rapid technical assistance. The plan is summarized below:
Conduct a strategic assessment of key prevention needs and identify policy and programme barriers to progress.
Strengthen accountability for prevention, including all stakeholders.
Establish or strengthen HIV-prevention program-monitoring systems.
Assess available resources for prevention and develop a strategy to close financing gaps.
Develop or revise national targets and road maps for HIV prevention by 2020.
Strengthen national prevention leadership and make institutional changes to enhance HIV prevention oversight and management.
Establish or strengthen social contracting mechanisms for civil society implementers and expand community- based programs.
Develop consolidated prevention capacity-building and a technical assistance plan.
Introduce the necessary policy and legal changes to create an enabling environment for prevention programs.
Develop guidance, formulate intervention packages and identify service delivery platforms, and update operational plans.
The Prevention Roadmap aims to address the main gaps that hinder progress on prevention including: political leadership; policy; HIV financing and systematic scale up. To this end, it includes time-bound milestones and targets as well as commitments for governments, civil society, donors and the business community.
The Global Fund's Role
The Prevention Roadmap does not articulate specific commitments for the Global Fund itself – however, it does list commitments for donor countries, development partners and global philanthropic institutions. These commitments include intensifying support for primary prevention; sustaining funding for HIV prevention across pillars and allowing sufficient transition time to increase domestic financing and management capacity; and placing increased emphasis on HIV primary preventions targets in global and regional fora and conferences.
In the Global Fund's 2019 Results Report, Executive Director Peter Sands concedes that "while effective diagnosis and treatment are fundamental to the strategy to defeat HIV, it is increasingly clear that we must get better at prevention and in particular, in addressing the underlying drivers of new infections". The report highlights the Global Fund's prevention-related achievements such as a five-fold increase in funding for adolescent girls and young women. In 2018, the Global Fund launched the HER Voice Initiative in 13 East and Southern African countries, aimed at driving down infection rates among adolescent girls and young women. The initiative, which was launched with an initial investment of $500,000 from the Global Fund and continued with support from the private sector, is based on the principle that adolescent girls and young women have a vital role to play in driving and shaping the HIV response. HER has provided nearly 200 groups, networks or organizations led by adolescent girls and young women with small grants to facilitate their participation in Global Fund country processes.
Civil society experience: Malawi
Once the Roadmap was endorsed, countries were tasked with developing an accelerated start-up plan for the first 100 days and to prioritize setting national prevention program, financing and impact targets, as these had been missing from the 2016 Political Declaration targets.
Six countries (India, Malawi, Nigeria, Uganda, Ukraine and Zimbabwe) developed civil society shadow reports, with support from Frontline AIDS. "It [the process] started off well, with high levels of energy from all key stakeholders, including civil society. Different meetings were convened in Malawi to discuss priorities. [We agreed] we should revise the [national HIV] Prevention Strategy to align with the 5 pillars and that work is done", says Malawian civil society advocate Abigail Dzimadzi.
The government also moved quickly to introduce legislation that would create an enabling environment for the response. In February 2018, Malawi passed the HIV Prevention and Management Act, a major step in addressing barriers that hinder prevention efforts. For example, the Act provides for the establishment of the National AIDS Commission, sets the age of consent for voluntary counselling and testing at 13 years old, and outlines the rights and obligations of people affected by and living with HIV.
However, Ms Dzimadzi acknowledges the disconnect between the adoption of enabling policy and the implementation of effective behavioural and structural interventions for key populations and adolescent girls and young women. New adult HIV infections in Malawi declined by a mere 34% between 2010 and 2017. "As I speak [since the adoption of the Roadmap], we haven't moved. We are now reporting 27,000 new infections. We are still very far from where we thought we would be", Dzimadzi said. Malawi set a target of fewer than 13,000 new infections by 2020, from a baseline of 34,000 reported in 2017.
In Malawi, the timing of the Prevention Roadmap was not synchronized with the Global Fund's funding cycle. By the time the Prevention Roadmap was endorsed on October 10-11 2017, the Funding Request had already been submitted. The submission was made in March 2017 and approved on October 20 that year. That said, the Global Fund envelope did allocate $14 million, including $7 million in catalytic matching funds, meant to accelerate progress in prevention for adolescent girls and young women – but those funds had been allocated long before the Roadmap was developed. Advocates felt that they could not modify what had already been written into the grant to reflect the new priorities in the revised National Prevention Strategy.
Additionally, despite the Prevention Roadmap's emphasis on the critical role of civil society in delivering services to youth and key populations and in advocating for policy change and legal reform to facilitate programme scale up, Malawian civil society feels short-changed. Maziko Matemba, a civil society advocate and vice-chair of the CCM told the GFO, "local civil society are not the ones implementing, just participating [in discussions]. This is an open secret". Although Malawi has a civil society principal recipient, the funds are allocated to Action AID, an international NGO, not a Malawian organization, and this has become a source of contention among civil society who believe they are not being adequately resourced to respond. Malawi is currently in the midst of revising its National Strategic Plan, and Matemba says, "[civil society] is pushing hard so that support to civil society is well-defined and strategic".
The Coalition report also states that: "coverage gaps remain substantial across all components of primary prevention". Despite significant investments from the Global Fund, condom use among adolescent girls and young women remains very low. Matemba says this reflects his observations on the ground. "Most places, the free condoms are not there. I just attended a meeting and even the hotel we were staying in, the bathrooms have no condoms".
Malawi's experience implementing the Roadmap is far from unique. The Progress Report discusses the six 'shadow' reports and notes some of the common gaps. For example, they highlight a lack of data on key populations and inconsistencies in target setting. While official scorecards for all six countries indicate that national targets have been set, in some cases the target-setting process is dependent on finalizing other strategy documents – or, where the targets do exist, they are not comprehensive or exclude certain key population groups. Furthermore, there is a glaring lack of detail across the board for how scaling up prevention will actually be achieved and measured.
This suggests a need to strengthen the accountability framework by meaningfully engaging with civil society and community organizations, by investing, for example, in community-based monitoring tools and initiatives. Additionally, it underscores an urgent need to prioritize and engage key populations and adolescent girls and young women, and fund local civil society organisations and networks that serve them, to ensure that programs meet their needs.
According to the Roadmap, a country prevention programme managers' meeting will be held in October 2019 to discuss results, management and capacity issues, share experiences and identify changes in technical support needs.
The Global HIV Prevention Coalition Second Progress Report: April – December 2018.
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Truck shipments of manufactured goods, raw and refined products, and other goods represent more than 70 percent of both the value and the weight of freight as reported in the 2017 CFS. Trucks alone in 2017 moved 8.9 billion of tons valued at $10.5 trillion.
The Bureau of Transportation Statistics' (BTS) survey, conducted every five years, is the principal source of data for the Department of Transportation's Freight Analysis Framework (FAF). The CFS covers about three-fourths of all U.S. freight movements, excluding imports, shipments from farms, crude oil production, and a few smaller categories.
FAF, produced through a partnership between BTS and the Federal Highway Administration, integrates data from a variety of sources to create a comprehensive picture of freight movement among states and major metropolitan areas by all modes of transportation. Starting with data from the Commodity Flow Survey (CFS) and international trade data from the Census Bureau, FAF incorporates data from agriculture, extraction, utility, construction, service, and other sectors.
Preliminary CFS 2017 results:
Multiple modes
Parcel: Percent of CFS value: 14 percent
Amount moved: $2 trillion
Truck-rail: Percent of CFS value: 3 percent
Amount moved: $460 billion
Second most used mode after truck by weight and ton-miles
1.2 billion tons and 843 billion ton-miles moved
Ton-mile share rises to 47.5 percent of total CFS ton-miles by combining single-mode rail and multi-mode rail shipments that include truck and/or water.
Due to a methodological change in compiling the survey data, some shipments that would have been attributed to the single mode of rail in CFS 2012 and previous versions, were classified as as multiple mode in CFS 2017.
Shipment by industry
Weight: 4.6 billion tons
Value: $5.7 trillion.
Weight and distance: 1.5 trillion ton-miles.
Value: $6.4 trillion
Weight and distance: 750 billion ton-miles
Top commodities shipped
Mixed freight: $1.5 trillion
Motorized and other vehicles (including parts): $1.3 trillion
Gravel and crushed stone: 1.5 billion tons
Gasoline and related fuel oils: 1.5 billion tons
Ton-miles (weight and distance)
Coal: 563 billion ton-miles (18 percent of total ton-miles)
The CFS, is conducted as a partnership between BTS and the U.S. Census Bureau and is a component of the Economic Census. CFS 2017 is the sixth in the series that began in 1993. The CFS is a shipper survey of approximately 100,000 establishments from the industries of mining, manufacturing, wholesale trade, auxiliaries (i.e. warehouses and distribution centers), and select retail and service trade industries that ship commodities. The CFS provides a multimodal picture of national freight flows and represents the only publicly available source of data for the highway mode.
The preliminary tables are the first CFS 2017 products released. Final CFS data are scheduled to be released in December 2019. CFS data products and information on survey coverage, contents, and methods can be found on the BTS CFS webpage. FAF version 5 will be available following the release of final 2017 CFS data. Existing FAF Existing FAF information can be found on the BTS website.
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Spring is finally here, which means that it's about time to spend a bit more time outdoors. While Europe features a vast array of breath-taking landscapes which are perfect for long walks and hiking tours, its cities can boast itself of some of the most beautiful squares in the world. Here are a few examples of Europe's most picturesque city squares!
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Europe is not only rich in cultural heritage but also in affordable travel options. Thanks to a well-structured international coach network, it's easy to reach each one of our examples by bus. Simply use our search engine to look for the cheapest tickets and book your next trip. Remember: the next bank holiday is just around the corner!
From top left to bottom right: Piazza San Marco, Venice – Old Town Square, Prague – Plaza de España, Seville – St Peter's Square, Vatican City
Piazza San Marco, Venice
Pizza, pasta and gelato – what place would be better to indulge in Italian cuisine than the Piazza San Marco in Venice? Napoleon is said to have called it the "drawing room of Europe" in reference to its many architectural masterpieces including Doge's Palace and St Mark's basilica. The origins of the square date back to the 9th century when it was just an unpaved spot of green and used for public announcements. Today it is known as one of the most beautiful and vibrant squares in the world, not only in times of the famous Venetian Carnival.
➠ Bus routes to Venice
Old Town Square, Prague
Prague's Old Town Square is located between Wenceslas Square and the Charles Bridge and is one of the liveliest parts of the Czech capital. Although the square is home to many monuments and churches, its main attraction is the medieval astronomical clock, which was installed in 1410 and is the world's oldest astronomical clock still in operation.
➠ Bus routes to Prague
Plaza de España, Seville
In contrast to many other European squares, the Plaza de España in Seville is a fairly young public square: It was built in 1928 to showcase Spain's technological and industrial exhibits at the Ibero-American Exposition of 1929. The main building was designed by Aníbal Gonzáles, who mixed many Spanish styles including 1920s Art Deco. It is located in the Parque de María Luisa and is thus a very green space featuring fountains, bridges and hundreds of plants providing it with a paradisiac flair.
➠ Bus routes to Seville
St Peter's Square, Vatican City
It is not just for the Pope's sake that St Peter's Square in Vatican City is one of the most famous public places in the world. The square was designed in the 17th century by command of Pope Alexander VII, who wanted to have a square that would enable thousands of people to receive the Pope's blessing at the same time. One of the most striking features of St Peter's Square is the ancient Egyptian obelisk right at its centre, which had actually been erected about 100 years before the square itself was designed. The trapezoical base shape of St Peter's Square has been claimed by many to represent a masterstroke in its reminiscence of Baroque theatre; however, it is now know that the design was chosen due to spatial restrictions.
➠ Bus routes to Rome
From top left to bottom right: Trafalgar Square, London – Piazza Navona, Rome – Place des Vosges, Paris – Marienplatz, Munich
Trafalgar Square, London
Trafalgar Square is located in the centre of London and supposed to commemorate the Battle of Trafalgar, a British naval victory. Its main features are the National Gallery building on the square's north side and Nelson's Column in the middle of Trafalgar Square, which is guarded by four lion statues. There are four plinths to be found on the square with three of them featuring statues and memorials while the fourth is left empty and hosts specially commissioned works of art, which tend to change every few months. Fun Fact: During construction works in the 1950 glacial deposits were found, including the remnants of a rhino and elephant.
➠ Bus routes to London
Piazza Navona, Rome
Since the 15th century Piazza Navona in Rome has hosted the city's market, which is why it was decided that it needed to become a bit more representative. Therefore, the square has basically been reconstructed in the 17th century and has since become one of the most famous examples of Baroque Roman architecture featuring numerous statues and fountains. The most famous one is probably the Fountain of the Four Rivers, which featured prominently in Dan Brown's bestseller "Angels and Demons".
➠ Bus routes to Rome (see St Peter's Square)
Place des Vosges, Paris
In the 17th and 18th century the Place des Vosges – then called Place Royale – was the place to see and to be seen. It is the oldest planned square in Paris and was basically where the nobility and aristocracy met to discuss latest trends in fashion or court rumours. Only after the French Revolution was it renames to Place des Vosges. The square is characterised by its neat and structured layout with every building basically looking exactly like the other, thus evoking a sense of architectural perfection. Some of the square's most famous inhabitants include the novelist Victor Hugo and the politician Cardinal Richelieu.
➠ Bus routes to Paris
Marienplatz, Munich
Marienplatz has served as Munich's main square ever since 1158, however, it only received its name much later, namely in the 17th century, when the Marian column was erected to symbolize the end of Swedish Occupation during the Thirty Years' War. The main attraction of Marienplatz is the Glockenspiel on New City Hall. It features life-size figures and tells two distinct stories from the 16th century: The first one represents a medieval jousting tournament, in which – obviously – the Bavarian knight wins; the second one consists of Munich citizens dancing on the streets in times of the Plague signifying perseverance and loyalty. The actual dance is performed in Munich every seven years.
➠ Bus routes to Munich
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Rockstar Games appear to have missed a rather severe bug following the latest update for Grand Theft Auto Online as YouTuber Sharmarke Gamer highlights an exploit that allows players to earn incredible amounts of in-game cash. How does it work? Well, we're not about to give you the complete blueprints as we're not huge fans of exploiting in-game bugs for advantages, especially in a multiplayer setting.
However, we can say that the bug is very easy to duplicate after viewing Sharmarke's video. It requires two people, a car and a tuner shop. If you've got all of that ready the only action left to take is to interfere with your network cable that's attached to your console or router.
The results? Practically endless amounts of cash. The Grand Theft Auto Online community has been hit with an almost identical bug in the past but Rockstar rectified the problem by punishing those involved and removing some of the cash. However, with so many people waiting for Heists to add more depth and progression to the game, yet another exploit within the GTA Online community could be very damaging.


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I am trying to run a batch file which sets my ip address to a static value. But I cant run the process without hiding the command window because the program won't run if ShellExecute is not true and the Window wont hide if is true.
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EWP to Celebrate 20th Anniversary of Producing Artistic Director Tim Dang at 'One Night Only'
Posted On July 26, 2013 Performing Arts
Highlights of Tim Dang's tenure include (left) a hip-hop/anime/marital arts version of "Pippin" (2008), EWP's highest-grossing production, and (right) "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" (2001), set on Easter Island in place of Rome and remembered as EWP's funniest production.
On Saturday, Aug. 17, East West Players, the nation's largest producing organization of Asian American artistic work and the longest-running professional theater of color in the country, will celebrate the 20th anniversary of Tim Dang as producing artistic director.
EWP broke ground in 1996 in Little Tokyo (at the former Union Church) under Tim Dang's leadership.
This signature "One Night Only" event takes place at East West Players' home in Little Tokyo, featuring some of the best talent to grace the EWP stage, along with dinner al fresco in the Aratani Courtyard, just outside the theater. Proceeds benefit the artistic/educational programs of EWP and the organization's endowment.
In EWP's 48 years, Dang is the third artistic director of the organization, succeeding Nobu McCarthy and taking the helm in 1993. Among the key milestones in his leadership, the most pivotal was growing EWP from a 99-seat theater on Santa Monica Boulevard in the Silverlake neighborhood of Los Angeles to a 240-seat, state-of-the-art, mid-size theater in its current location at the Union Center for the Arts.
"I can't believe it's been 20 years. It's gone by so quickly. I'm proud of what we as an organization have accomplished to raise the visibility of Asian Pacific Islanders through the performing arts but there is still a lot of work to be done," says Dang. "Change is happening quickly in the world around us, and I hope our stories, our community, our artists will be more visible on stages all over America."
Accomplishments to date under Dang's tenure also include:
– Spearheading the inaugural convening of the National Asian American Theatre Conference hosted by EWP, which led to the creation of the national Consortium of Asian American Theaters & Artists (CAATA) in 2006;
– Throughout his tenure, widening the scope of Asian Pacific American artistic works produced onstage, such as the Vietnamese American play "Monster" (2002) and the South Asian play "Queen of the Remote Control" (2002);
– Expanding the EWP arts education and literary programs – Partners in Education and Arts Collaboration (PEAC), an after-school program for middle schools; the professional development program Alliance of Creative Services (ACTS), which connects artists to the entertainment industry; and the Writers Gallery, a partnership with the Japanese American National Museum.
Groundbreaking playwright David Henry Hwang ("M. Butterfly," "Golden Child") says, "Over the past 20 years, Tim Dang made certain that EWP, the nation's oldest theater of color, would remain on the cutting edge of Asian American theater into the 21st century. As our community became more diverse, as our artists explored new forms and stories, Tim embraced change and innovation, never settling for playing it safe. He succeeded in honoring the past, while also setting the stage for the future."
"Pacific Overtures" opened EWP's new venue in 1998, and was the theater company's highest-grossing production until 2008's "Pippin."
Hwang is also the namesake of EWP's theater at the Union Center for the Arts.
Confirmed performers include:
• Joan Almedilla ("Miss Saigon" and "Les Miserables" on Broadway; most recently in EWP's production of "Chess");
• Elijah Rock (EWP's "Chess");
• Lito Villareal (EWP's "Sweeney Todd," NBC's "The Winner Is");
• Antoine Diel (EWP's "Imelda" and "Sweeney Todd");
• Keo Woolford (EWP's "I-Land," director of "Three Year Swim Club"; West End's "The King and I");
• Jenni Selma ("Miss Saigon" on Broadway);
• Ethan Le Phong (EWP's "Pippin," "Mamma Mia!" on Broadway, "King and I" West End);
• Orville Mendoza ("Pacific Overtures" – Broadway and EWP, EWP's "Sweeney Todd," "Into the Woods," "Passion").
The show will be hosted by Reggie Lee ("Carousel" on Broadway; EWP's "F.O.B.," "Carry the Tiger to the Mountain," "Pacific Overtures"; NBC TV's Grimm).
Additional talent to be confirmed.
EWP is located at 120 Judge John Aiso St., Los Angeles. The event starts at 6 p.m. with a hosted bar and reception, and dinner catered by Executive Chef Glen Ishii (Noe at the Omni Los Angeles, owner of Jist Café). It continues with the performance at 7:30 p.m., and concludes with a raffle drawing and dessert reception catered by Majestic Caterers.
Various levels of sponsorships are available, ranging from $1,000 to $10,000. Single tickets are $250 for VIP, $125 in the orchestra and $75 in the balcony. For more information on sponsorship and tickets, visit www.eastwestplayers.org or contact Development Manager Rosalyn Kawahira at [email protected] or (213) 625-7000, ext. 17.
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I just got my hands on the brand new Samsung Galaxy S10 – lucky me! Check out my thoughts on the most recent flagship from Samsung.
The Samsung Galaxy S10 is all screen. The sleek, stream-lined design with rounded edges is what we've come to expect from Samsung. The aluminium frame and Gorilla Glass 6 front and Gorilla Glass 5 back are elegant, and the device feels lightweight and comfortable in hand.
From the front, the S10 looks pretty similar to the S9 but for one major change – Samsung has removed the notch and the front camera is now hole-punched into the top right-hand corner of the screen, which they're calling the 'Infinity-O display'. Surprisingly, I became used to this design really quickly and hardly noticed the camera – it didn't get in the way when watching video content or in everyday use. But if you really did find the front camera to be a distraction, you can choose to 'Hide front camera' in the Settings, which puts a black bar across the top of the screen.
The 6.1 inch display[iii] is a touch bigger than the Galaxy S9, but with a thinner frame, and the screen size (combined with HDR-certification and vivid AMOLED technology) was great for viewing video content.
The device measures 149.9 x 70.4 x 7.8 mm (L x W x H) and because there's no more front camera notch, the screen is nearly edge-to-edge, spilling over the curved sides. And best of all, after complaining about weight in my previous two reviews, this one is only 157g – hooray!
At the top of the device you'll find a microphone pinhole and card slot, and down the bottom – a USB-C port, loudspeaker, microphone and…. a headphone jack! Samsung is one of the few phone manufactures that still include the standard 3.5mm headphone jack, despite introducing wireless Galaxy Buds, and it's such a welcome feature for those of us who still use wired headphones.
On the right-hand side you'll find the power button, although it is higher up than in previous models and not as easy to reach. Over on the left is the volume controls and Bixby button (Bixby is Samsung's artificial intelligent assistant).
12MP – telephoto lens with 2x zoom.
I was able to capture great photos in daylight, that are detailed and clean, and the colours are vibrant while still maintaining a natural look.
One of my favourite camera features was the 'best shot' function. In the camera settings you have the option to turn on 'Shot suggestions', which guides you to line up your shot. This intelligent camera function pulls from the rules of photography to help you line up the best photo composition[iv].
Of the three camera lenses on the back, the 16MP ultra-wide-angle camera allows a 123-degree field of view. This is such a handy feature for those moments when you're trying to capture a landscape, or a group shot, and there isn't enough room for you to back up.
I took the above shots standing in the exact same spot and was amazed by how much I was able to capture and pleasantly surprised at the lack of distortion.
I had been told by a few people that Samsung has one of the best cameras for taking photos at night so I had to test this out.
The Galaxy S10 has a built-in Scene Optimiser which automatically enhances different types of photos, including those shot in low light. The shot on the left was taken with Scene Optimiser disabled, and the shot on the right was with it activated.
For low light shooting, the Scene Optimiser shoots, saves and compresses several shots into one to get you most optimised image. But because of this, it means you have to be quite patient and hold the phone really still for a few seconds while the shots are taking – as you can see, my dog Mia couldn't hold still that long and hence the blur around her head.
Overall, I was pretty impressed with the outcome of the photos. The camera certainly pulled in a lot of light to the extent where it almost looked like day time.
My favourite muse was back again to help me test out the live focus camera function.
'Live focus' is Samsung's version of portrait mode – it makes the subject of the photo sharp and detailed, and has several different options for the background. And the great thing is, you can change the background option even after you've already taken the shot.
For the photo in the top left I used 'colour point' which makes the subject coloured and the background black and white. I think you could get some really cool and arty shots using this function, although it can be slightly off sometimes (see the patch of green grass at the bottom of the photo).
The second photo was taken using 'zoom'. I found this one to be kind of funny and I'm not sure I'd use it very often.
Finally, the bottom photo was taken using 'blur' background. This was my favourite option and I would use this one the most. I like how you can blur the background to make the subject really stand out. Although I did notice that this setting tended to sharpen the part of the subject that was closest to the camera – see how Mia's nose is sharp, but the top of her head, ears and paws are blurred with the background. I would have preferred to have the whole subject sharp and only the background blurred.
I booked in a brunch date as soon as I found out about the 'Food' camera setting.
The top photo was taken with the standard camera settings and turned out lovely – the colours were bright and natural and the lighting was spot on.
The below photo is taken on the 'Food' camera setting. The colours are more vibrant, although personally I prefer the more natural colours in the top photo. And similar to the live focus function, the focal point was smaller than I would have liked it to be – it focused in on the fruit bowl in the centre and blurred the rest of the food on the platter.
This setting worked better for a smaller plate of food – I used it to shoot the pink latte above.
The slow-mo video option was really fun to play around with. It records at 240 frames per second.
There was a somewhat noticeable difference in quality between standard video recording, which shoots in 4K UHD, and slow-motion which records in 1080p. But overall I was pretty happy with the quality of the videos, particularly the second video of the pancakes.
Both of the videos above were captured in 'Slow motion', but the camera also allows for 'Super Slo-mo' which records at 960 frames per second.
I was really impressed with the ultrasonic fingerprint sensor built into the display. I found it worked consistently and quickly.
For the most part, however, the facial recognition kicked in and unlocked the phone before I even needed to press my finger on the scanner. It unlocked the phone almost instantaneously each time I picked it up.
When I first set up the facial recognition function, it directed me to take a shot of myself both wearing my glasses, and without them, so no matter what, it was able to recognise my face – I loved this feature!
It took me a little while to work out how to turn on the PowerShare setting. For some reason, it doesn't appear as an option when I did a search of the Settings. It was actually hidden in the quick settings menu that can be pulled down from the top of the home screen.
When I did find it, I tested it out on a Google Pixel 3. It was really simple to use – just turn PowerShare on and put the phones back to back – and there you have it! The charging began straight away. I found that it drained the Samsung battery at a quicker rate than it charged the Pixel, but it is a cool feature that would come in handy if your friends have a compatible device (those that support WPC Qi wireless charge) and need a top up.
The only time I used Bixby was through the camera. The Bixby Vision app is built into the phone's camera and does a bunch of cool things like translating languages, identifying the number of calories in your lunch, and showing where you can buy things.
All you have to do is point the camera at what you're interested in and the results pop up. It was more accurate for certain things (it was spot on with my shoes) and I'd be keen to give this feature a go when I'm travelling later this year!
Want to get your hands on this device? The Samsung Galaxy S10 is available from Optus.
Disclaimer: The views expressed in the above review are my own and do not represent those of Optus.
[i] In-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor support on Galaxy S10 and S10+only. Not available on S10e.
[ii] Compatible with devices that support WPC Qi wireless charging. Requires at lease 30% battery life on Galaxy S10.
[iii] Galaxy S10's screen size is 6.1" in the full rectangle and 6" with accounting for the rounded corners.
[iv] Accuracy of Intelligent Camera may vary depending on shooting conditions, including type of scenery, number and movement of subjects, and amount of focus.
"The charging began straight away. I found that it drained the Samsung battery at a quicker rate than it charged the Pixel" you gotta remember the Samsung's battery is a: powering the phone and induction loop and b: there is always of difference between output and input in charging.
Great review, looks like a nice phone. Majority of the photos looks great with sharp vibrant colours. However, some of the photos are incorrectly exposed. Maybe a firmware update will fix the issues.
Thanks @SillyGogo glad you enjoyed it!
Fingerprint-I think the accuracy level isn't that high. It gives message "No Match" or "press harder" most of the times especially when I'm used to Apple's Touch ID which is spot on. I wished it would use AI to learn the print pattern but doesnt seem so until now.
Notifications-I missed my notifications appearing on the lock screen from Apple. In S10plus, I can see only limited notifications and that also vanishes. Not sure how to set this up to show the brief notifications on the lock screen.
Music app-this is where I miss my iTunes so much! The Apple music app is just fantastic where I can add my songs to iTunes however and wherever playlist I need. In Samsung, yes i can add songs to playlist but I can not choose in which order the song can be within that playlist.
If someone can advise please..
Can any of our expert android users help out @mktwog?
I have a pixel 3 xl so may be slightly different on your phone.
Never used thing fingerprint thang Kara_YC or the rectal scanner on any of devices. I would be extremely surprised if you could not get the notifications as you want them as I noticed an extra depth of crap with latest notification system on Android. I must say I am probably the wrong person to ask as I disable just about everything when I setup a new device.
Damn this can't edit blog posts crud.
An update from my end: Notifications issue gone as I realised Samsung has intelligently added features which hides some or all the notifications from the lockscreen as a privacy feature. Great one!
Music, God this remains an issue and I can't get away with this problem.
Would you not just create a playlist with say Google Play Music? The songs would play in order you want.
Unless I'm wrong, I noticed that I can not use Google Play music without having to subscribe to it?!
Umm I think you mean you can't reorder the songs once you have added them to a custom playlist?
I thought with Appld music you also have to subscribe to be able to play music in the order you require, not random.
Umm no I just dumped dumped 97 albums off my pc on to my Tab 4 and created 2 custom playlists so I could possibly help you with it. Let me try my phone and see if it is the same.
No in Apple, I can add my own songs and create a playlist..
Sorry I thought you were trying to do the same on you Galaxy? Did I read the question wrong?
Same on my phone. Dumped a heap of Zappa albums on it opened up Google Play music and created a custom play list. No subscription needed?
Nice, but what if the albums aren't assigned to the songs that I need? That's where the problem is for me.
Must be that I'm a lazy sod. I pay my $10.99 subscription and ask the Google assistant play what I want.
I believe you can create custom playlists from any album. The fortunate thing about modem smart phones is the ability to download a thousand different music programs if what comes supplied with the phone doesn't do what you want it to do.


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RW tests products from Original Mountain Marathon, Berghaus, Camelbak, Lowe Alpine, Salomon, North Face
To the uninitiated, a rucksack is just a simple carrying device. For those in the know, it is far more: it can help you find more time to run, save money, build leg strength, and open up new running challenges. Whether you're a running commuter, appalled by the price of petrol and desperate to squeeze in a run before a congested working day, a novice adventure racer looking for a resistance session or just an average runner who needs a flexible means of carrying kit to and from training, the rucksack could be one of the most valuable pieces of kit you possess.
Manufacturers have acknowledged the rucksack's versatility too by creating a massive variety to choose from, even within the range designed specifically for running. Most are packed with features, including compression straps to hold your kit firmly against your back, internal pockets for drinks bladders, comfortable shoulder, chest and waist straps to keep the bag stable on the move, and reflective piping to ensure you're visible to traffic. Whether you're carrying two days supplies for a mountain marathon or a clean shirt and underwear to the office, there are rucksacks to suit your needs. We've tested six of the best.
Original Mountain Marathon (formerly KIMM) – £40.00
Capacity 25 litres
The KIMM sack is regarded by those in the know as the most useful rucksack ever. Designed to carry all your gear during the two-day Karrimor International Mountain Marathon adventure race, this smaller version of the 35L classic is packed with useful features. There are more mesh sections, zipped pockets and elasticated drawstrings than you'll know what to do with, and the padding on the back, shoulder and waist straps makes for a supremely stable and comfortable ride. A small reflective strip on the back will keep you visible to traffic and there is an internal compartment, with external access, for a bladder.
Contact 01768 482 182; www.theomm.com
Berghaus Bladdered – £35
Capacity 3L + 4L
A zip around the rucksack allows you to adjust the size of the main compartment. When zipped up in its compact position, there's enough space to hold work clothes, a packed lunch and a lightweight waterproof jacket. At its full capacity, you can add a hydration bladder. The comfortable shoulder and waist straps made for a snug, firm fit against the body to hold the bag stable: one tester even said he forgot he was wearing the bag during a run to work. An iPod shuffle fits into one shoulder strap.
Contact 0191 516 5700; www.berghaus.com
Camelbak Daystar –£50
Capacity 14.3L
In a recent five-day stage race, nearly every participant wore a Camelbak to provide fluid during the run, but the company isn't content with just supplying great bladder-carriers. This ladies' rucksack features a main compartment with ample space for a day's clothes, if you're commuting to work, plus a secure Velcro pocket. Compression straps on either side hold everything in place, while the thin but comfortable waist belt keeps the bag stable. The straps are held neatly in place with Velcro, and Camelbak's trademark two-litre reservoir – usually £20 – is included in the price, making the rucksack great value for money. Contact 01845 521 737; www.zyro.eu.com
Lowe Alpine Wadi – £45
When you need to carry a few bits and pieces but don't want it all slung around your waist John-Wayne style, the Wadi provides just enough space for a waterproof or gilet, some gels, a mobile phone and a 2.5litre hydration bladder. Its padded "tear-drop" shape is designed to allow your lower back to support the weight. Two mesh side pockets and two internal compartments make up the compact space, and thoughtfully placed reflective strips on the shoulder straps, waist belt, and back will ensure you're visible in traffic.
Contact www.lowealpine.com; 01539 740 840
Salomon Raid Revo 20 – £40
This is the best-selling pack in Salomon's Fast & Light concept range. It's certainly light, weighing in at less than a third of some of the packs on test, but whether it's fast is down to you. You might struggle to fit your kit for a day in the office in the Raid Revo, but there's plenty of room to carry a waterproof and some supplies, plus a Platypus bladder, which is included in the price. If you make it muddy, you can even stick it in the washing machine.
Contact 0800 389 4350; www.salomonsports.com
North Face Ray 20 – £45
The shoulder straps of this women's rucksack are narrower for a better fit, although some women may still find the sternum strap irritating (it can be removed). Even packed to bursting with clothes and lunch for a day in the office, the Ray's reinforced back ensured the pack kept its shape, and felt light and comfortable on the run. There are plenty of handy pockets but it is quite a long pack, so if you have a short body it may feel a little uncomfortable at the base of the spine.
Contact 01539 738 882; www.thenorthface.com
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Francis Mallory (December 12, 1807 – March 26, 1860) was an American naval officer, physician, and railroad executive, who as a Whig politician served two terms in the United States House of Representatives representing Virginia's 1st congressional district. He later served two terms in the Virginia House of Delegates representing Norfolk.

Early and family life, military service and education
Francis Mallory was born in 1807 in Elizabeth City County, Virginia, part of the Hampton Roads seaport and (now) metropolitan area, to the former Frances Lowry Stephenson (1786-1845), and her husband, Charles King Mallory (1781-1820), who briefly served as Lieutenant Governor of Virginia in 1812. His grandfather and namesake, Col. Francis Mallory (1740-1781) was a Virginia militia officer who married three times before his death in the Skirmish at Waters Creek while defending Hampton during the Patriot's Siege of Yorktown near the end of the American Revolutionary War.

Young Francis Mallory had a sister Mary (1810-1853) and two younger brothers, William Stevenson Mallory (1817-1857) and Charles King Mallory (1820-1875). He attended the private Hampton Academy and began a career as a naval officer after his father's death in Norfolk in 1820, accepting a midshipman's commission in the United States Navy and serving from 1822–1828.

Dr. Mallory graduated from the medical department of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia in 1831. He may have had a first wife who died in 1830. He married Mary Francis Wright, and in 1850 the family lived at Old Point Comfort in Elizabeth City County with their sons Francis Jr. (1834-1863) and Charles O'Connor (Connor) Mallory (1842-1877) and daughters Abby, Mary, Kate and Alice. Two other sons died in infancy, and their parents would choose to be buried beside them. Dr. Mallory's namesake son would die at the Battle of Chancellorsville in 1863 and his fellow C.S.A. officer/cousin Charles King Mallory days later. Charles O'Connor Mallory (1842-1877) enlisted as a private in the 6th Virginia Infantry in April 1861, rose to the rank of Sergeant Major after being transferred to the 55th Virginia Infantry, surrendered at Appomattox Courthouse, became a farmer in Essex County, Virginia and had sons to carry on the family's military tradition.

Tenure in the House of Representatives
Dr. Mallory established a medical practice in the area surrounding Norfolk, Virginia. He won election to the U.S. House of Representatives to represent Virginia's 1st congressional district in 1836, but lost to Democrat Joel Holleman two years later. During that re-election campaign, Holleman promised that he would resign if a Whig became President in 1840. William Henry Harrison did win the Presidency and  Dr. Mallory won the election to complete the rest of the term, as well as the following election, thereby serving as the area's Congressman until March 1843.

Career after Congress
He also served as Navy Agent in Norfolk during the administration of President Millard Fillmore (a fellow Whig) in the early 1850s. His political career continued as a Delegate in the Virginia General Assembly, representing Norfolk city from 1854-1859.

For many years, Mallory lobbied the Virginia General Assembly on behalf of a railroad line to Norfolk, despite rival railroad and shipping interests from Richmond and Petersburg. In 1851, Dr. Mallory and the Norfolk interests finally succeeded in obtaining a legislative charter as well as financing from the Virginia Board of Public Works to form the Norfolk and Petersburg Railroad (N&P).

In 1853, the new railroad hired a 26-year-old civil engineer and Virginia Military Institute graduate from Southampton County named William Mahone. Small-statured "Little Billy" Mahone was frugal with expenses yet managed to build the N&P to high construction standards. He  designed and implemented an innovative corduroy roadbed through the Great Dismal Swamp between South Norfolk and Suffolk. The design included a log foundation laid at right angles beneath the surface of the swamp, and rented enslaved labor built it. Still in use 150 years later, it withstands immense tonnages of export coal traffic en route to coal piers at Norfolk's Lambert's Point. Mahone was also responsible for engineering and building a 52 mile-long tangent track between Suffolk and Petersburg which remains a major artery of modern Norfolk Southern rail traffic (although rebuilt after the American Civil War).

Personal life
Dr. Mallory survived the Yellow Fever epidemic which swept through Norfolk in 1855 and killed 2,000 of its 6,000 citizens. However, the many deaths as well as financial hardship delayed construction of his new railroad for more than a year. After the railroad was completed in 1858, he stepped down and Mahone became its new president.

Francis Mallory owned 17 slaves in 1840. Either census information has been lost or misindexed, or he only owned slaves indirectly during the last census in his lifetime; his brother Charles Mallory owned 11 slaves in nearby Hampton in 1850, and 13 in 1860.

Death and legacy
Dr. Mallory died in Norfolk on March 26, 1860, and was buried in Elmwood Cemetery. His son was killed at the Battle of Chancellorsville, and is buried there.

Francis Mallory Elementary School of the Hampton City Public Schools and Mallory Street in Hampton's historic Phoebus section near Fort Monroe are named in his honor.

Electoral history
1837; Mallory was elected with 50.26% of the vote, defeating Democrat Joel Hollerman.

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1807 births
1860 deaths
19th-century American railroad executives
Members of the Virginia House of Delegates
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By Agencies For Citizen Digital Published on: September 25, 2019 11:54 (EAT)
Olympic bronze medalist Margaret Nyairera Wambui of Kenya opened up to The Olympic Channel about the International Association of Athletics' testosterone regulations that prevent her from competing at the upcoming IAAF World Championships in Doha, Qatar.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport sided with the IAAF and believed the rule was "necessary, reasonable and proportionate means of achieving the IAAF's aim of preserving the integrity of female athletics."
Under the rules, athletes with differences in sexual development will have to keep their testosterone levels under 5 nanomoles per liter.
In the IAAF's case, they noted that elite female athletes tend to have natural testosterone levels of approximately .12 to 1.79 nanomoles per liter.
If an athlete with naturally higher levels of testosterone opts not to take medication, they will have to race against men or compete in a division against intersex athletes—if that is presented as an option. The rule will impact athletes in events from 400 meters to the mile.
All three women's 800-meter medalists from the 2016 Olympics were affected by the new rules. Gold medalist Caster Semenya of South Africa has been the face of the fight against the IAAF but lost her appeal despite the Swiss Federal Supreme Court briefly suspending the ruling.
Semenya will not be able to defend her gold medal at the world championships and potentially the 2020 Olympics.
Silver medalist Francine Niyonsaba of Burundi confirmed that she has hyperandrogenism, a condition that produces naturally high levels of testosterone in her body, in an interview with the Olympic Channel in April.
"I was told you are one of those affected by high testosterone, so that's how my season ended," Nyairera said.
"After that, I didn't know what I was meant to train for, because if I have been stopped from running by the IAAF there was no need to train anymore. That was my career, my talent. That's what was feeding me.
"That's how I was earning a living. And all of a sudden, this was blocked. It affected me a lot. I didn't want to train or do anything. I was just chilling.
"When I came back, that's when the IAAF announced that the rule for high testosterone would come into effect and then I became a victim because the rule affected me," she added.
She has not competed since May's Diamond League meet in Doha, where she ran 2:00.61 and finished sixth overall. Nyairera, 24, says that she does not plan on taking any testosterone suppressing drugs.
Nyairera was in attendance at the 2019 Kenyan national championships to watch Jackline Wambui win the women's 800 meters in 1:58.79.
Jackline Wambui, 19, withdrew from the world championships after failing to take a mandatory testosterone level test, Athletics Kenya told Reuters.
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