Background: College students are at increased risk for general sleep issues as well as specific disorders, including Behaviorally Induced Insufficient Sleep Syndrome (BISS) and insomnia. These disorders can have deleterious daytime consequences, which can be compounded by exacerbating depression. The present study aims to establish college prevalence of BISS/insomnia, to characterize sleep characteristics in this sample, and to compare depression across BISS/insomnia.
Methods: Data from a college risk behaviors and health study (n=989) was used. Insomnia and BISS were defined as mutually exclusive disorders, using ICD-10/DSM-5 criteria, and Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index items.
Results: Overall, the results of this study characterize sleep in college students as commonly insufficient, with moderate sleep quality, normal sleep latency, and high levels of daytime sleepiness. A majority (~68%) of students were categorized as normal sleepers, followed by insomnia (~22%), and BISS (~10%). Insomnia was associated with the most depression, followed by BISS, and normal sleep, after controlling for gender and ethnicity. BISS and insomnia predicted depressive symptoms over and above potent risk and demographic factors, including ethnicity, gender, binge drinking, anxiety, and interpersonal trauma exposure.
Conclusion: These findings reinforce the importance of incorporating sleep screening into depression treatment (and vice-versa) in college students. Future research can extend the present study's findings by utilizing a longitudinal design, including additional measures, and evaluating screening/clinical interventions for this population.


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A new organization has launched to promote inclusion within the fashion industry. Founded by Teen Vogue editor-in-chief Lindsay Peoples Wagner and Sandrine Charles of Sandrine Charles Consulting, the new Black in Fashion Council aims to "represent and secure the advancement of black individuals in the fashion and beauty industry [sic]," according to the council's website.
The council describes itself as a collective, with an executive board consisting of several fashion and beauty industry figures such as GQ deputy fashion director Nikki Ogunnaike, Harlem's Fashion Row founder Brandice Daniel and costume designer Shiona Turini.
According to Vogue, the Black in Fashion Council will create an equality index score for companies across the fashion and beauty sectors.
"As a collective, we envision a world in which black people in fashion and beauty spaces can be open and honest, guaranteed equal rights, and be celebrated for our voices," the council's website states, "While we are working on our end, we encourage people in the industry to rise to the occasion to sustain long-term change."
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Vertical farming increases lettuce yield per unit area compared to conventional horizontal hydroponics
Touliatos, Dennis and Dodd, Ian Charles and McAinsh, Martin Robert (2016) Vertical farming increases lettuce yield per unit area compared to conventional horizontal hydroponics. Food and Energy Security, 5 (3). pp. 184-191. ISSN 2048-3694
Official URL: https://doi.org/10.1002/fes3.83
Vertical farming systems (VFS) have been proposed as an engineering solution to increase productivity per unit area of cultivated land by extending crop production into the vertical dimension. To test whether this approach presents a viable alternative to horizontal crop production systems, a VFS (where plants were grown in upright cylindrical columns) was compared against a conventional horizontal hydroponic system (HHS) using lettuce (Lactuca sativa L. cv. "Little Gem") as a model crop. Both systems had similar root zone volume and planting density. Half-strength Hoagland's solution was applied to plants grown in perlite in an indoor controlled environment room, with metal halide lamps providing artificial lighting. Light distribution (photosynthetic photon flux density, PPFD) and yield (shoot fresh weight) within each system were assessed. Although PPFD and shoot fresh weight decreased significantly in the VFS from top to base, the VFS produced more crop per unit of growing floor area when compared with the HHS. Our results clearly demonstrate that VFS presents an attractive alternative to horizontal hydroponic growth systems and suggest that further increases in yield could be achieved by incorporating artificial lighting in the VFS.
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HGH therapy falls under the medical specialty known as hormone replacement therapy (HRT). The doctors that prescribe this type of treatment are typically referred to as HRT specialists. They work with adults who have passed their thirtieth birthday and are in generally good health. What that means, for the most part, is that they are not under a doctor's care at this time for cancer treatment. Human growth hormone injections are contraindicated when cancer is active or being treated until authorized by an oncologist. When searching the internet for what kind of doctor can prescribe HGH injections in West Palm Beach FL, it is best to find the right specialist with extensive experience in this area. This physician will be familiar with the particular blood panels that need to be requested and run in order to rule out other issues and to determine if adult growth hormone deficiency (AGHD) is the cause of any current symptoms. Blood analysis is the required diagnostic tool that must be used before an HGH prescription can be provided to an individual. A physical examination and completed medical history questionnaire are also required as part of the protocol for diagnosis of this type of hormone deficiency. Contacting the right specialist can result in receiving an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan that can restore vitality and well-being even in later years of life.
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In striking contrast, a little more than a month later, Burla was in New York City in the fight of her life. Soon after the Houston race, Burla had been diagnosed with synovial sarcoma a cancer that attacks soft tissue. In her case, doctors at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York had discovered that a cancerous tumor had attached itself to her right hamstring. The tumor and part of her hamstring would have to be removed.
The muscle would never grow back and her doctors were not optimistic that she could resume her running career which, at the time, was not exactly priority number one. Honestly, said Burla, now 28, my main concern was just being able to walk again and be able to chase Boyd around the park. At the time, I didn't know if I would be able to even keep up with him. Boyd is her two-year-old son.
Fortunately, Burla didn't lose her leg in the operation and in March, finally received some good news when her Oncologists at Sloan Kettering said that her cancer had not spread and she wouldn't need radiation, chemotherapy or another operation. A month later, Burla began training again.
Two months after that, she returned to racing and most amazingly of all, in November, the Team Mizuno star ran her first marathon at the New York City Marathon and finished 19th overall (fourth American woman) in 2:37:06. Burla had chosen the New York City race for her marathon debut, in part because she had spent so much agonizing time at Sloan Kettering in the winter and spring and, ìIt felt like running New York was coming full circle.
Burla graduated from the University of Missouri in 2005 with All American credentials and a degree in child development and education. She settled down in Forest Park, a suburb of St. Louis, with her husband Adam, a former Missouri shot putter. But her post-collegiate running career never quite took off until she met Dr. Isaya Okwiya, a native of Kenya and family practitioner, who coaches an elite group of women in suburban Washington.
Sight unseen, Okwiya convinced Burla to run for his team, (Team Riadha) and a partnership was born. Under Okwiyaís tutelage, Burla progressed gradually, winning several low-key races and finishing as high as third in the US National Half Marathon Championships in 2008. Still, she was barely a blip on the national scene.
Raised in a running family in Washua, Wisconsin, where her father is a legendary high school coach, running has always been part of Burla's DNA.
Since I was a little girl, I've always loved to run, says Burla. But after college, I just lost focus. Then, I met Isaya and he gave me direction and the ability to focus on major goals. Right from the beginning, he said my goal was the marathon and the 2012 Olympic Marathon Trials.
It still is. After recovering from the NYC Marathon, Burla will probably return to Houston for the USA Half Marathon Championships on January 30th which, coincidentally, will be the site of the US Olympic Marathon Trials in 2012.
I'm just a regular mom, says Burla, who just so happens to run. I never thought I'd be a professional runner or anything like that. Sometimes at races I'll see these runners who I have heard and read so much about and then realize they're just like me in a lot of ways.
Nobody is just like Serena Burla. No world-class runner has gone through what she has had to endure and emerged on the other side stronger, mentally tougher and even more committed.
Right now, nobody is suggesting that the elfin-like 5 1″" Burla is a favorite to make the 2012 team, but nobody is counting her out either. Not after what she has gone through.


Radio in New Zeawand began in 1922, and is now dominated by awmost 30 radio networks and station groups. The Government has dominated broadcasting since 1925, but drough privatisation and dereguwation have awwowed commerciaw tawk and music stations to reach warge audiences. New Zeawand awso has severaw radio stations serving Māori tribes, Pacific Iswand communities, ednic minorities, evangewicaw Christians and speciaw interests.
State-owned broadcaster Radio New Zeawand reaches de broadest range of wisteners wif biwinguaw fwagship broadcaster Radio New Zeawand Nationaw. Severaw previouswy state-owned radio brands wike top-rating tawk station Newstawk ZB are now owned by NZME Radio, which operates eight networks on terrestriaw radio and iHeartRadio. Ten radio networks are operated by MediaWorks New Zeawand, incwuding top-rating music stations The Edge and The Rock. Independent stations wike The SkiFM Network, 1XX and Coast FM continue to serve wocaw communities, awongside wow-powered and internet stations.
New Zeawand was awso one of de first countries to introduce Christian radio, wif Rhema Media now operating dree networks around de country. The Student Radio Network began wif de start of bFM in 1969 and de first of de country's community access broadcasters was founded in 1981. Te Māngai Pāho funds Māori iwi radio stations, and de Pacific Media Network continues to receive Government support.
Professor Robert Jack made de first broadcast in New Zeawand from de University of Otago physics department on 17 November 1921. The first radio station, Radio Dunedin, began broadcasting on 4 October 1922, but it was onwy in 1925 dat de Radio Broadcasting Company (RBC) began broadcasts droughout New Zeawand.
In 1930, station 1ZR began operating from de Queen Street premises of Lewis Eady Limited in Auckwand. Pioneer broadcasters incwuded Aunt Daisy, Dudwey Wradaww and Rod Tawbot. A "radio church", de 'Friendwy Road', was run by 'Uncwe Tom' Garwand and de Reverend Cowin Scrimgeour.
In 1932, RBC's assets were acqwired by de government, which estabwished de New Zeawand Broadcasting Board (NZBB). This wouwd water be repwaced by de New Zeawand Nationaw Broadcasting Service (NBS) and de Nationaw Commerciaw Broadcasting Service (NCBS). In de 1950s, dese merged to become de New Zeawand Broadcasting Service (NZBS), a government department. In 1962, dis gave way to de New Zeawand Broadcasting Corporation (NZBC), an independent pubwic body modewwed on de BBC in de UK.
Untiw de 1980s, stations used a series of New Zeawand caww signs, consisting of a singwe digit and two wetters (see right). In addition to YA Nationaw programme stations, YC Concert programme stations and a wimited number of privatewy owned X stations, severaw stations were operated commerciawwy by de government. In each region, de wargest city was assigned a ZB station (1ZB Auckwand, 2ZB Wewwington, 3ZB Christchurch and 4ZB Dunedin) and a ZM music station (1ZM Auckwand, 2ZM Wewwington and 3ZM Christchurch). The Newstawk ZB and ZM brands continue to be used by The Radio Network. The second wargest city was assigned a ZA station: 1ZA in Taupo, 2ZA in Pawmerston Norf, 3ZA in Greymouf and 4ZA in Invercargiww. In oder towns and cities de finaw wetter was assigned from de town or city name such as 4ZG in Gore and 1ZH in Hamiwton, uh-hah-hah-hah. These ZA and oder stations, awso now owned by The Radio Network, have been rebranded as Cwassic Hits. 1YA, 2YK, 3AQ, 4YA were de first stations operating in de country's four main cities, and 5ZB was a mobiwe radio station broadcast in raiwway carriages during de 1940s.
The United Kingdom and New Zeawand untiw recentwy shared an FM broadcasting awwocation of 88.0–105.0 MHz. This smawwer awwocation (wess dan de 20 MHz from 88–108 MHz typicaw of FM in de rest of de worwd) can be traced to de 405 wine tewevision system's VHF awwocation bwock. The UK adopted de 405 wine system. New Zeawand considered adopting it in de wate 1950s but had adopted PAL by 1960. Meanwhiwe, de band above 105 MHz had been fiwwed wif wand-based mobiwe radio-tewephone users (taxis, powice and oders). New Zeawand's FM freqwency awwocation issue was not fixed untiw de wate 1990s, after dose users had been reassigned channews ewsewhere, when de band was expanded to de fuww 20 MHz. Bof New Zeawand and de United Kingdom now have de standard gwobaw awwocation of 88–108 MHz for FM. NZ permits Radio Data System subcarriers, but deir adoption is not universaw. Radio NZ uses RDS for its FM network, but commerciaw radio's adoption of de technowogy is not universaw.
The first station to broadcast on FM in New Zeawand was a temporary station in Whakatane cawwed FM 90.7. The station ran from 5 January 1982 untiw 31 January 1982. The first permanent station in New Zeawand to broadcast on FM was Magic 91FM in Auckwand broadcasting on 91.0FM fowwowed by 89 Stereo FM broadcasting on 89.4FM. Bof stations are no wonger in operation; Magic 91 is de wocaw Auckwand freqwency for ZM and 89 Stereo FM today broadcasts a simuwcasted FM version of Newstawk ZB. Radio New Zeawand started broadcasting on FM in de earwy 1980s and most networks now broadcast on FM.  On 22 February 1982, Victoria University of Wewwington's student station Radio Active became de first station in Wewwington to wegawwy broadcast on FM.
"Kiwi Radio" redirects here. For oder uses, see Kiwi Radio (disambiguation).
From 1966, Radio Hauraki broadcast from de MV Tiri dat was moored in internationaw waters near Auckwand, and in 1968 from de MV Tiri II. This was de onwy ship-based pirate station to ever broadcast in de Soudern Hemisphere which it did for 1,111 days, awdough it was subseqwentwy discovered dat de ship had awways been moored in de New Zeawand territoriaw waters off de Hauraki Guwf.
In 1970 it was granted a wicense to broadcast from wand and a successor company stiww broadcasts to de Auckwand market under de Radio Hauraki brand and is networked nationwide. In 1972, Radio Bosom broadcast briefwy untiw Post Office inspectors found and seized de transmitter which was conceawed in a maintenance tunnew under a University of Auckwand buiwding. Now known as bFM, de station broadcasts wegawwy from de University of Auckwand student union buiwding.
Kiwi Radio began broadcasting as 4YZW on 1977, and as WKNZ on de medium wave band in 1978. On 25 March 1980 dey waunched a pirate Radio Freedom broadcast on bof shortwave and FM. In 1983, de name was changed to Kiwi Radio, due to not wanting to be confused wif de many oder stations named Radio Freedom. Kiwi Radio was known to reway oder pirates, such as some from Austrawia, before it ceased broadcasting in 1997. In 2013, Radio Totse began broadcasting on shortwave to Norf America on 6925 kHz.
Radio New Zeawand is a New Zeawand's state-owned nationaw pubwic service radio broadcasting service. It was formed in 1925, and took on its modern form under de Radio New Zeawand Act 1995. The broadcaster is bound by de Charter and Operating Principwes incwuded in de Act, which is reviewed by de New Zeawand Parwiament every five years and was wast amended in 2004. The broadcaster is reqwired to provoke debate and criticaw dought, refwect New Zeawand and Māori cuwturaw diversity, cater for varied ages and interests, promote music and drama and create a sense of nationaw identity. It is awso a Civiw Defence broadcaster.
Radio New Zeawand Nationaw, formerwy Nationaw Radio, is Radio New Zeawand's generaw pubwic service broadcaster. It broadcasts fwagship news programmes wike Morning Report, Midday Report and Checkpoint, awongside morning show Nine to Noon, afternoon show The Panew and a range of interviews and magazine programmes. Radio New Zeawand Concert is FM radio network broadcasting cwassicaw and jazz music and reguwar news updates. The pwaywist is among de most diverse and ecwectic of de worwd's state run cwassicaw music networks. Oder services offered by Radio New Zeawand incwude de Radio New Zeawand Internationaw Pacific shortwave service, de AM Network Parwiamentary broadcaster and The Wirewess youf website.
The distribution of iwi radio stations and de wocation of tribaw areas.
Te Whakaruruhau o Ngā Reo Irirangi Māori is a Māori radio network of biwinguaw Engwish and Māori wanguage radio stations serving wocaw Māori iwi drough wocaw freqwencies and onwine streaming. The individuaw stations are aww funded by and accountabwe to Te Māngai Pāho. They broadcast nationaw and wocaw news coverage, music, educationaw programming, comedy, drama and programmes dat teach de Māori wanguage, wif wocaw personawities, community shows and shared network programmes.
The Pacific Media Network is a pan-Pasifika nationaw broadcasting group owned and operated by de Nationaw Pacific Radio Trust and funded by New Zeawand on Air. It has a wegiswative rowe of serving Pacific peopwes and communities in Engwish and ten Pacific wanguages, in a way dat shapes de country's nationaw identity. It awso aims to "empower, encourage and nurture Pacific cuwturaw identity and economic prosperity in New Zeawand, to cewebrate de Pacific spirit". Its primary source of income is a $3.25 miwwion annuaw grant from de Government. Pacific Media incwudes de nationwide Niu FM radio network set up in 2002, de Auckwand-based Radio 531pi station waunched in 1993, and de independent Pacific Radio News service.
The Association of Community Access Broadcasters represents de twewve community radio stations set-up between 1981 and 2010 which have received government funding since 1989. They broadcast community programming and provide faciwities, training and on-air time for individuaws and community groups to produce programming. The stations are awso reqwired to represent particuwar rewigions, cuwtures, wanguages, ages and sexuawities. There are currentwy wocaw access stations in Auckwand, Waikato, Taranaki, Hawke's Bay, Manawatu, Wairarapa, Kapiti, Wewwington, Newson, Canterbury, Otago and Soudwand.
The Student Radio Network (known as bNet between 1998 and 2009) is a woose grouping of de current and former student radio stations. These radio stations broadcast wocaw independent news and current affairs, and have provided a pwatform for new or independent New Zeawand artists. The network has co-operated on advertising sawes, cowwaborated on ideas and shared originaw programming. Some stations are run by student associations whiwe oders are owned by independent non-profit trusts. The 2011 Canterbury eardqwake and de introduction of vowuntary student membership have raised fresh concerns about de future of student broadcasting, but de rowe of de stations continues to be recognised by New Zeawand on Air and de Ministry for Cuwture and Heritage.
The network began as a grouping of university student radio stations in major centres, and for a whiwe operated as a commerciaw network of student union stations and former student union stations in six markets. In 1986 member station Radio One waunched de Rad-One Card, a wow-cost discount and woyawty card wif on-air competitions, to raise funds. Simiwar schemes have now been waunched by oder stations, such as de Active card by Radio Active and de bCard by bFM and Bank of New Zeawand. It adopted de name bNet for over a decade, using de brand of Auckwand member station bFM, and hewd de bNet NZ Music Awards between 1998 and 2007 to promote de rowe de stations pwayed in fostering New Zeawand music across genres. However, de group agreed to change its name back to Student Radio Network at a meeting in 2009, to refwect de broader range of student radio brands. The stations continue to provide a spotwight for wocaw bands, having previouswy hewped promote Fat Freddys Drop, Kora, Jordan Reyne, Dimmer, Jet Jaguar, Shocking Pinks, The Enright House and some underground and ewectronica acts.
In 1986 de Weird Cuwture, Weird Custom compiwation was reweased wif twewve tracks on de awbum, two chosen by competition by each of de six member stations. Artists incwuded Jean-Pauw Sartre Experience, Putty in Her Hands, and Cassandra's Ears. It was distributed by Jayrem Records. Freak The Sheep Vow. 2 was anoder simiwar compiwation awbum reweased by Fwying Nun Records in 1992.
The Ski FM Network is New Zeawand's wargest independent Top 40 radio network, whowwy privatewy owned and operated. From studios in Taupo, de program audio is fed to de network via high speed fiber to Whanganui on 93.6 FM, Ohakune 106.2 FM, Ruapehu/Turoa 91.8, Nationaw Park/Whakapapa 105.4, Rotorua 90.0 FM, Taihape 107FM, Taumarunui 91.1, Taupo 87.8 FM, and onwine via Tune-In, iHeart Radio and www.skifmnetwork.co.nz. Originawwy estabwished in de earwy 80's as a niche market pwatform, de brand has seen a few owners over de years and since 2012 de current owners have sowidified additionaw freqwencies for use around New Zeawand at a water date for additionaw brands and content. An additionaw 12 freqwencies have been secured for future expansion, uh-hah-hah-hah. The Ski Brand has a regionaw coverage which incwudes a popuwation footprint of 135,772 pwus de Summer and Winter visitor popuwation spikes, it awwows deir advertisers to buy at provinciaw rates and receive metropowitan sized audiences. Currentwy, wif no need for segmented markets, advertisers find de return on investment for fuww network pwacement works exceptionawwy weww.
New Zeawand Media and Entertainment is one of New Zeawand's wargest radio companies. It was formed in 2014 drough de formaw merger of The Radio Network and de New Zeawand assets of APN News & Media, which incwudes magazines and newspapers wike The New Zeawand Herawd. The Radio Network, in turn, began when de commerciaw radio activities of Radio New Zeawand were sowd-off in 1996, putting de Sports Roundup service and de Newstawk ZB, Cwassic Hits and ZM networks into entirewy private ownership.
The company now runs tawk radio network Newstawk ZB and sports radio network Radio Sport awongside music networks Radio Hauraki, Coast, Fwava, The Hits and Mix. Privatewy owned Gore station Hokonui Gowd is operated by NZME under a wong-term wease contract.
MediaWorks New Zeawand operates ten radio brands awongside its tewevision brands, TV3 and FOUR. It was formed in 2004 when CanWest Gwobaw Communications combined tewevision company TV3 Network Services and radio company RadioWorks, to seww-down its shares in de company on de NZSX and seww its remaining stake to Ironbridge Capitaw. MediaWorks has continued to face ongoing financiaw difficuwties, reqwiring a $43 miwwion woan from de Government in 2011 before briefwy going into receivership in 2013. Since Mark Wewdon took charge of de company in August 2014, it has outwined pwans for greater integration between radio and tewevision, uh-hah-hah-hah. This incwudes de pwanned introduction of a combined news service, NewsHub, in 2016.
Since its inception in 2004, MediaWorks has rewaunched wocaw heritage stations to its aduwt contemporary More FM and easy wistening The Breeze brands, reducing or removing wocaw programming. Its oder music brands incwude The Edge, The Rock and The Sound. It has rowwed out new tawk radio network Radio Live and wocaw music station Kiwi FM, converted Radio Pacific to LiveSport, and purchased brands Mai FM and George FM. MediaWorks affiwiates incwude Times FM in Orewa, Coromandew FM on de Coromandew Peninsuwa, Radio Dunedin in Otago and Port FM in Timaru.
Rhema Media is de country's wargest Christian media organisation, and a major New Zeawand radio company. Christchurch evangewist Richard Berry first proposed Radio Rhema in de 1960s, and it began permanentwy broadcasting in 1976. Rhema Media is de founding organisation of United Christian Broadcasters and provides de modew of broadcasting for member organisations in oder countries. For exampwe, Austrawia's Rhema FM is modewwed on New Zeawand's Rhema.
The organisation is predominantwy funded by donations, and operates young-oriented Life FM, famiwy-oriented Rhema and Star for owder wisteners. The future of some of its networks was brought into qwestion in 2010, when de Government reqwired Rhema Media to raise 6.4 miwwion dowwars to renew its commerciaw radio freqwencies for de fowwowing two decades.
Broadcasting to Marwborough, Wanganui, Taihape, Timaru, Oamaru, Ashburton, Awexandra and Cromweww. The station does not use DJ's, instead pways music wif short ad wibbed commerciaws.
The Wowf was based at Lake Tekapo.
The Wowf was short-wived radio network based at Lake Tekapo in Souf Canterbury. The station was independentwy owned from its outset in 2001, and broadcast to ruraw areas where in some cases de warger network stations did not broadcast or operate wocaw stations. The network started at a time when many New Zeawand stations had been taken over by New Zeawand's two wargest radio companies The Radio Network and MediaWorks New Zeawand or repwaced wif a network product based from one of de main centers, particuwarwy Auckwand. Due to funding issues, it went off de air permanentwy in 2003.
The network broadcast on 100.6 FM in severaw centres, incwuding Temuka, Bwenheim, Kaikoura, Medven, Waimate, Oamaru, Awexandra, Gore, Mount Cook, Reefton, Gerawdine, Twizew, Fairwie, Murchison, Timaru, Westport, Hanmer Springs and Karamea. It awso broadcast on 91.9 FM in Hokitika, 97.8 FM in Lake Tekapo, 99.0 FM in Kapiti Coast, 105.4 FM in Auckwand and 1593 AM in Christchurch. The Wowf was avaiwabwe nationwide on de Sky Tewevision digitaw service.
Low power broadcasting wicenses in New Zeawand are issued by Radio Spectrum Management and managed by de Ministry of Economic Devewopment. In many cases, dey provide community groups wif easy access to broadcasting. Any resident is awwowed a free wicence at a maximum of 1 watt EIRP in de FM guardbands from 87.6 to 88.3 and from 106.7 to 107.7 MHz under a Generaw User Radio License (GURL). Prior to June 2010, de wower band was wocated between 88.1 and 88.8 and a maximum of 500 mW EIRP awwowed. Broadcasters on dese freqwencies are reqwired to cease operations if dey interfere wif oder, wicensed broadcasters and have no protection from interference from oder wicensed or unwicensed broadcasters. Contact detaiws must awso be broadcast every hour.
One wicensee may operate two transmitters anywhere (cwose togeder), but a dird transmitter must be at weast 25 km away from at weast one of de first two transmitters. Radio Inspectors reguwarwy monitor and make random unannounced visits to broadcasters, and wiww impose fines for viowations of de reguwations. New broadcasters are awso subject to an initiaw compuwsory inspection, uh-hah-hah-hah. The high cost of freqwencies in Auckwand, Wewwington and Christchurch makes wow-power broadcasting particuwarwy popuwar in dese markets.
Radio stations in New Zeawand incwude some network stations and a number of predominantwy wow-power stations dat operate in a singwe market. Auckwand, Wewwington and Christchurch are de wargest commerciaw radio markets, surveyed twice a year by GfK New Zeawand in March and August/September. Between 1991 and 2015, de survey was conducted by TNS New Zeawand. Smawwer markets wike Waikato are surveyed once a year in de second August research term, whiwe severaw oders use oder means to measure audience share.
Radio New Zeawand networks do not participate in commerciaw market surveys, meaning dey are not incwuded in wistener numbers and are not counted in market share. However, a Niewsen Media Research survey commissioned by Radio New Zeawand suggests its Nationaw and Concert stations reach a combined audience of 563 dousand uniqwe wisteners. The Nationaw programme reaches 503 dousand, or 14 percent of de 15+ popuwation, giving it 10.2 percent station share. The Concert programme reaches 138 dousand or 4 percent of de 15+ popuwation, wif an estimated market share of 1.4 percent. Commerciaw radio surveys, by comparison, are based on wisteners 10+.
Auckwand is de country's wargest radio market. Surveys of 3000 peopwe are conducted twice a year to garner de wistener habits of more dan 1.2 miwwion peopwe who wive in Auckwand's urban centres. Due in part to high wevews of peak hour commuter traffic congestion, 74.6 percent wisten to de radio on a weekwy basis. Newstawk ZB has maintained a wong-running first pwace in de ratings under successive breakfast hosts Pauw Howmes and Mike Hosking, wif a 13.4 percent station share and a weekwy cumuwative audience of 178 dousand wisteners in de watest Q2-14 survey for August to September 2014.
The Edge has 7.7 percent share and 169.2 dousand wisteners; ZM has 4.5 percent share and 136.9 dousand wisteners; The Breeze has 7.8 percent share and 136.2 dousand wisteners; Mai FM has 5.2 percent share and 126.2 dousand wisteners; and Coast has 7.8 percent share and 105.4 dousand wisteners. Radio Live, The Hits, The Sound, The Rock, George FM, More FM, Fwava and Radio Hauraki aww maintain audiences over 50 dousand. Radio Sport, de BBC Worwd Service and Hindi station Radio Tarana awso have audiences above 30 dousand.
The Wewwington market covers an area of around 335 dousand peopwe, where 64.1 percent of peopwe wisten to commerciaw radio during de week. A survey of around 1500 peopwe is conducted in de market twice a year. Despite de absence of former wocaw breakfast duo Powwy and Grant, ZM continues to wead de ratings wif around 42 dousand wisteners each week and 6.7 percent market share.
Newstawk ZB has wocaw news and a wocaw morning programme, has de highest market share at 14.5 percent, and has around 34 dousand wisteners. Long-running and predominantwy wocaw station The Breeze has 12.7 percent station share and over 38 dousand wisteners. The Hits and The Edge awso have more dan 30 dousand wisteners and more dan 7 percent market share.
Around 1500 peopwe are surveyed for de Christchurch market, in which 72.8 percent of de popuwation of 365 dousand peopwe are radio wisteners. Under breakfast hosts Simon Barnett and Gary McCormick, More FM consistentwy weads de ratings wif around 70 dousand wisteners. Newstawk ZB maintains de highest market share at 15.3 percent, wif nearwy 56 dousand wisteners. Its wocaw news and morning programme provide a particuwar focus on de issues dat have fowwowed de 2010 Canterbury eardqwake.
The Breeze has 57 dousand wisteners and 9.9 percent station share; The Sound has 44 dousand wisteners and 9.1 percent station share; and The Edge, The Rock and ZM awso have more dan 30 dousand wisteners and more dan 3 percent station share.
New Zeawand's provinciaw radio markets are surveyed once a year in August and September, wif survey sizes of 800 to 1000 peopwe. The wargest of dese is de Waikato market, in which dere are 227 dousand peopwe and 79.7 percent of peopwe wisten to de radio each week. Locawwy founded The Edge has de most wisteners at 47 dousand, fowwowed by ZM wif 44 dousand wisteners. Partwy wocaw The Hits has 12.2 percent market share and 33 dousand wisteners, just ahead of wocawwy founded The Rock wif 12.1 percent market share and 32 dousand wisteners.
Three oder markets awso cover de upper Norf Iswand. Nordwand covers 112 dousand peopwe, wif More FM reaching 27 dousand wisteners and 17.3 percent market share. Tauranga covers 136 dousand peopwe, wif Coast reaching 23 dousand wisteners and 15 percent market share. Onwy 47 dousand peopwe wive in de Rotorua market, where Fwava weads wif 8 dousand wisteners and Coast has 16.6 percent market share.
In de centraw Norf Iswand, Taranaki incwudes a popuwation of 84 dousand peopwe, wif The Edge attracting 21 dousand wisteners and The Hits securing 13.8 percent market share. The Hawke's Bay market incwudes 107 dousand peopwe, wif 23 dousand wisteners tuning into The Edge and Newstawk ZB maintaining 15.6 percent market share. Manawatu has a radio market of 97 dousand, wif 18 dousand wistening The Edge and 15 percent of market share going to The Rock.
On de Souf Iswand, de Newson market incwudes 61 dousand peopwe, wif 15 dousand peopwe wistening to The Edge and 15 percent of market share going to Coast. Dunedin incwudes 102 dousand peopwe, wif 19 dousand wistening to The Edge, 16 dousand wistening to The Hits and Radio Dunedin maintaining a 14.8 percent market share. Soudwand covers 68 dousand peopwe, incwuding 14 dousand wistening to The Edge. Market share is heaviwy contested wif Coast securing around 16.5 percent and The Rock securing 15 percent.
There are severaw radio markets dat are not recognised by commerciaw surveys, but in which dere is stiww competition between commerciaw radio stations such as Newstawk ZB. These incwude Tokoroa and Taupo in de Waikato and de Kapiti Coast in Wewwington. Oders incwude Bwenheim in Marwborough, Greymouf on de West Coast, Ashburton and Timaru in Canterbury, and Oamaru, Awexandra, and Queenstown in Otago.
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THE READING CURE
JERSEY ARTS CENTRE / SUNDAY 30 SEPTEMBER / 16.30
A luminous memoir about recovery and how one woman discovered an appetite for food and life through reading.
At the age of fourteen, Laura Freeman was diagnosed with anorexia. She had seized the one aspect of her life that she seemed able to control and struck different foods from her diet one by one until she was starving. But even at her lowest point, the one appetite she never lost was her love of reading. This is not a book about an eating disorder; it is about recovery and what happens afterwards: 'the pouring in of sunlight after more than a decade of darkness and hunger'.
As Laura battled her anorexia, she gradually re-discovered how to enjoy food – and life more broadly – through literature. Plum puddings and pottles of fruit in Dickens gave her courage to try new dishes; the wounded Robert Graves' appreciation of a pair of greengages changed the way she thought about plenty and choice; Virginia Woolf's painterly descriptions of bread, blackberries and biscuits were infinitely tempting. Book by book, meal by meal, Laura developed an appetite and discovered an entire library of reasons to live. The Reading Cure is a beautiful, inspiring account of hunger and happiness, about addiction, obsession and recovery, and about the way literature and food can restore appetite and renew hope.
Laura Freeman is a freelance writer and critic and writes for the Spectator, The Times, Sunday Times, Daily Mail, Daily Telegraph, TLS, Evening Standard, Slightly Foxed and Standpoint. She was shortlisted for Features Writer of the Year at the 2014 British Press Awards. She read history of art at Cambridge, graduating with a double first in 2010. The Reading Cure is her first book.
Laura Freeman will be in conversation with acclaimed writer Cathy Rentzenbrink.
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Q: Make the number of follows for a post available to the post creator When I asked whether there's a way of knowing how many members are following one's post, I was told this:

For the most part, you can't. Follows have never been publicly available.
https://meta.stackexchange.com/a/386397/1322117

However, how many follows a post have isn't the same as who the followers are. Sharing the total number of follows for a post doesn't at all necessitate making any individual follows publicly available.
I hold that making the total number of follows for a post available to the post creator (and to no one else) would be a really valuable aid, without which it's impossible to know for sure if editing a post makes it more or less interesting to the community. Neither views nor saves (which are also private) are as good indicators as follows.
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Tough Currie Cup season ahead
The standard of the rugby played was perhaps not of the highest order throughout, but the first round of the 2009 Currie Cup this weekend pointed to a season where only the toughest sides will survive.
With a number of relatively serious injuries already a worry for the provincial coaches, Friday's and Saturday's matches made it clear that the competing sides' depth could be the deciding factor.
The physicality could be attributed to the return of most of the old rugby laws under the global ELVs – just as the rather disappointing standard could be the result of new combinations and lengthy lay-offs from competition. What is certain, however, is that there will be no easy matches.
Griquas highlighted that in their away bonus point 28-18 win over the Free State Cheetahs in Bloemfontein. Newcomers Leopards gave the Boland Kavaliers a struggle of note in going down 26-18.
But for some poor goal-kicking they would have been the winners in a damp Wellington.
The Lions, laughing stock after their 74-10 drubbing against the British and Irish Lions took pre-tournament favourites Blue Bulls to the wire at Loftus (19-13), and defending champions Sharks were handed a lesson in cohesion and effectiveness by Western Province, who won 29-15.
Pride of place for the weekend goes to Griquas, who have now added a third away win with their defeat of the Free State. The Natal XV and the Blue Bulls were their other away victims in the Vodacom Cup play-offs.
With their captain Jonathan Mokuena leading the way in winning possession for his side and spoiling it for the opponents by means fair and also often foul, the Free State three-quarters could seldom get their rhythm and speed going.
The try by Sevens Springbok Lionel Mapoe was, however, one of the highlights of this match.
Griquas' forwards were immense – and although Griquas can hardly afford to lose him, it is time that the work and tactical planning of coach Dawie Theron was noticed.
Behind this impressive pack, Sarel Pretorius at scrumhalf was the hero, with his halfback partner Naas Olivier cool and commanding in playing the corners and keeping his side on the front foot.
This Griquas display followed a good start to the season by the Kavaliers, who dominated the first half against the Leopards earlier on Friday.
But once the newcomers from North West found their feet at this level, the Boland team could do little more than defend their lead with Justin Peach's 16 points making the difference in a match where the visitors outscored the Kavaliers by three tries to two in the Boland's 26-18 win.
These two sides are not there for the taking, that much was obvious. Western Province, with Willem de Waal in supreme form on the wet Newlands ground as well as his 19 points which kept the pressure on the Sharks in the 29-15 win, have suddenly put together a front five that can compete with the best.
Springbok hooker Tiaan Liebenberg was brilliant in the tight loose, while former Lions lock Anton van Zyl and All Black great Chris Jack made a difference with their willingness to add hard work in the rucks to their skills when those were needed.
Add the two locks' honest scrummaging to the ability of props Wikus Blaauw and Brok Harris, who both also did their bit in the tighter phases, a brilliant Luke Watson in the loose and a good backline, and coach Allister Coetzee has the formula to go all the way.
The Lions dominated the first 30 minutes and were just about full value for their 13-0 lead at the break, courtesy of some poor kicking by the Blue Bulls at Loftus. But the Bulls scored 19 unanswered points after the break to win 19-13.
Full marks to new Lions coach Hans Coetzee, who has taken a few new faces and gelled them with some regulars and some old-timers into what is a very competent side.
Their near-success was built on a solid, aggressive defence which frustrated the Blue Bulls and a willing pack which contested the breakdowns with aggression.
Quick cleaning and secure handling saw the Lions keep up the pressure, but their fortunes changes when captain and fetcher supreme Cobus Grobbelaar left the field just after halftime.
The Blue Bulls suddenly had the quicker ball, and they took over control of a game that was a warning that there will be few easy matches in the Currie Cup.
The Blue Bulls missed six from nine kicks at goal, and the Lions three from six in what could have made a difference to both sides.
On the injury front, the coaches will have to sweat it out until Monday with four high-profile players known to be on the troubled list.
The Bulls Springbok fullback Zane Kirchner has a knock to the cheekbone which is feared to be a fracture and could keep him out of the Tri-Nations.
Sharks skipper Johann Muller has what seems like a serious arm injury; his Lions counterpart Cobus Grobbelaar has a bump to the leg and Springbok utility Meyer Bosman will miss eight weeks of Free State's campaign with a broken hand.
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Manafort was just hit with a brand new indictment. If convicted, Trump won't be able to pardon him.
Judge lambasts Manafort's lack of remorse, abundance of suits
Manafort faces up to 10 years in prison in 2nd sentencing hearing
Rudy Giuliani defends Manafort's 47-month prison sentence: 'He's not a terrorist'
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says Manafort sentencing shows justice isn't 'blind,' it's 'bought'
Ex-federal prosecutor says Manafort's 47-month sentence is 'disrespectful of the American people'
At sentencing, Paul Manafort says he feels 'humiliated and ashamed'
manafort sentencing
That was fast.
Almost immediately after President Trump's campaign chair Paul Manafort was sentenced to an additional 73 months in prison for witness tampering and unregistered lobbying by a federal judge, the Manhattan District Attorney's office indicted Manafort on entirely brand new charges, NBC News reported.
Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance will reportedly bring 16 charges against Manafort relating to mortgage fraud, conspiracy, and falsifying business records, all on the state level. CNBC notes that President Trump does not have the power to pardon someone facing a state sentencing.
Vance said in a statement that Manafort's actions "strike at the heart of New York's sovereign interests, including the integrity of our residential mortgage market."
While the announcement's timing provided some shock value, it has been known that New York prosecutors were investigating Manafort and that they would seek to ensure that he stayed in prison if Trump did eventually pardon his crimes at the federal level. Read the indictment here. Tim O'Donnell
Judge Amy Berman Jackson laid into former Trump campaign chair Paul Manafort before sentencing him for conspiracy against the US and conspiracy to obstruct justice for attempting to tamper with witnesses.
"It's hard to overstate the number of lies, the amount of fraud, and the extraordinary amount of money involved," Berman Jackson said. Despite Manafort's apology and his attorney's pleas for a lighter sentence, Jackson added that "there is no good explanation that would warrant the leniency requested."
Judge Jackson does not seem inclined to be lenient with Manafort. She said "a significant portion of his career has been spent gaming the system." We should know his sentence soon.
— Brad Heath (@bradheath) March 13, 2019
Her most scathing comment, though, was her description of what she believed Manafort's true motivations were — to create a luxurious lifestyle, rife with excess houses and fine clothes.
Jackson: "[Manafort] cheated US treasury out of $6M. Why? Not to support a family, but to sustain an opulent lifestyle - more houses than a family can enjoy, more suits than a man can wear." Also said FARA violations were "antithetical to the U.S. values he said he championed"
— Julia Arciga (@JuliaArciga) March 13, 2019
Jackson also made sure to dispel the notion that Manafort is a victim, chastised him for failing to show remorse, and criticized his decision to not send her a letter before the sentencing.
Manafort's apology and letters from his family pleading for a shorter sentence so as not to split the family up for too long didn't do much to sway Jackson, either. The judge acknowledged that while it is unfortunate that prison sentences break up families, Manafort's wife and children have the financial means to sustain themselves. Tim O'Donnell
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On Wednesday morning, Paul Manafort is expected to be sentenced in his second federal criminal case. U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson in Washington, D.C., could sentence him to up to 10 years in prison for crimes of witness tampering, unregistered lobbying, and other related charges.
Last week, Manafort was sentenced to 47 months in prison, out of a possible 24 years, in a separate case in Virginia; Berman will decide not just how long Manafort's second sentence will be but also whether he will serve it concurrently with the other one or consecutively. In this case, Manafort pleaded guilty and agreed to cooperate, but Jackson concurred with Special Counsel Robert Mueller's office that Manafort lied to prosecutors, voiding his plea deal. Peter Weber
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Rudy Giuliani sees nothing wrong with President Trump's former campaign chair Paul Manafort receiving a prison sentence well below the recommended 20 years.
Manafort was convicted last year of bank and tax fraud, and on Thursday evening, Judge T.S. Ellis sentenced him to 47 months in prison. Rudy Giuliani, Trump's lawyer and a former federal prosecutor, told Jonathan Lemire of The Associated Press that this is an acceptable amount of time. "He's not a terrorist," Giuliani said. "He's not an organized criminal. He's a white collar criminal."
Giuliani said he feels "terrible about the way Manafort has been treated," adding that it's "not American to keep a man in solitary confinement to try to crack him." Manafort was targeted because "he wouldn't lie," Giuliani told Lemire. "It was ... not like anything I've ever seen before because they wanted him to say things that were not true."
Regarding the solitary confinement, Special Counsel Robert Mueller said in a court filing last July that Manafort was in a private unit and "not confined to a cell." He had access to a telephone, laptop, and "his own bathroom and shower facility." Manafort seemed to find his accommodations acceptable, with Vox reporting he was heard on a monitored phone call saying he was treated like a "VIP." Catherine Garcia
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) sees Paul Manafort's 47-month sentence for bank and tax fraud as further proof that the criminal justice system is broken.
On Thursday evening, MSNBC's Ari Melber tweeted that the sentence is "far below" the recommended 20 years, despite "extensive felonies and post-conviction obstruction." This is a "reminder of the blatant inequalities in our justice system that we all know about, because they reoccur every week in courts across America."
Ocasio-Cortez agreed. "Paul Manafort getting such little jail time for such serious crimes lays out for the world how it's almost impossible for rich people to go to jail for the same amount of time as someone who is lower income," she tweeted. "In our current broken system, 'justice' isn't blind. It's bought." Catherine Garcia
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Paul Manafort was sentenced on Thursday to 47 months in prison for bank and tax fraud, well below the guidelines of 19 1/2 to 24 years.
Former federal prosecutor Glenn Kirschner told Hardball's Chris Matthews this is an "unjust result," and "as an American, I'm upset." He's "disappointed" with Judge T.S. Ellis, who said in court that Manafort has "otherwise lived a blameless life," Kirschner said, calling the lenient sentence "an outrage" and "disrespectful of the American people."
The Washington Post's Jackie Alemany notes that in 2018, Ellis sentenced a 37-year-old man to the mandatory minimum of 40 years in prison for dealing meth, saying at the time: "I chafe a bit at that, but I follow the law. If I thought it was blatantly immoral, I'd have to resign. It's wrong, but not immoral."
Scott Hechinger, a public defender in Brooklyn, put Manafort's sentencing in context by tweeting that on Wednesday, one of his clients "was offered 36-72 months in prison for stealing $100 worth of quarters from a residential laundry room," and a colleague's client was "forced to plead out to the mandatory minimum of 3.5 years (5 months shy of Manafort) for simple possession of a firearm. No allegation of use. Prosecution wouldn't drop top count after a hearing. Best they had been willing to do was 2 years." Catherine Garcia
Ahead of his sentencing on Thursday, Paul Manafort addressed the court, saying the last two years have been "difficult" for his family.
Manafort, President Trump's former campaign chair, was convicted of tax and bank fraud last August, and could receive up to 24 years in prison. He spoke to the court for about four minutes, while seated in a wheelchair, thanking Judge T.S. Ellis for "a fair trial," and asking that he be "compassionate" in his sentencing.
Manafort did not apologize for his crimes, The Washington Post reports. He told the court his life is "professionally and financially in shambles," and "to say that I feel humiliated and ashamed would be a gross understatement." Manafort shared that he has leaned on his faith to get through the last few years, and he hopes to "turn the notoriety into a positive and show who I really am." Catherine Garcia


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dealing with. Some may not even be able to read.
language, and utilising your voice by speaking slowly and lowly.
deficit disorder – you wouldn't like it one bit.
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Irish Reflections
by Drick Boyd | Aug 16, 2007 | Uncategorized | 3 comments
Recently, I spent 12 days in Ireland with my wife and twenty year old daughter. I had never been to the "green isle" before, so this was new adventure. As I understand it, Ireland has experienced an economic resurgence over the past decade, and as a result has emerged as the European vacation of choice for many Americans (according to at least one tour guide I spoke with). For nearly two weeks I was immersed in Irish life and culture, which I found interesting and refreshing. I would like to share four concrete insights that struck me on my trip. Even though they are obviously through the lens of a tourist (for Ireland's tourist industry is definitely a well-oiled machine), I think there may be some deeper realities to consider.
One thing that strikes any American visitor to Ireland is the cleanliness of the place. Not only are the streets clean and trash picked up, but the air is clear and free of smog, even in Dublin which is a bustling city of over a million people. The parks are beautifully maintained, as if they are golf courses. More importantly, throughout the country there are signs reminding people to recycle and to think in terms of renewable energy. Because the roads are narrow and the gas prices high, people drive small, energy efficient cars. We saw several brands of cars (such as a Nissan Micra) that aren't even sold in the United States, and we didn't see one gas-guzzling SUV. During the entire tip I only saw one public restroom that had paper towels to dry your hands; everywhere else there were blowers to dry one's hands. Instead of environmental responsibility being an individual choice, as it is in the U.S., in Ireland environmental concern is a cultural mandate. I could not help but recognize how arrogant and wasteful the U.S. attitude toward ecological concerns are compared to the Irish.
Closely aligned to their environmental concerns is the sense of connection to the rest of the world. Ireland is a member in the European Union and so our money was in the form of Euros. On the news reports there was this clear awareness that Ireland was part of a larger global community, not only with Europe, but throughout the world. In the city of Dublin banners adorn the light poles that announce that Dublin is a "fair trade city," thus linking Dublin's economy to the farmers and producers in developing countries. Almost all the coffee shops we entered sold fair trade coffee and many of the markets had fair trade fruits and vegetables. In this country we often talk about being part of a global community, but we do so only on our terms. If we don't agree with what the rest of the world desires, be it in military matters, foreign policy, or business, we think we are big enough to simply go it alone. As we are finding out in Iraq, that is a dangerously flawed policy. The Irish, by contrast, have what appears to be a healthy sense of interdependence.
During our time there, the country was involved in the all-Ireland finals for Gaelic Football and for Hurling. For those who haven't been introduced to these two sports, they are fast moving, high scoring, and exciting to watch, and Irish people get as excited about their sports, as Americans do theirs. I would love to see Hurling (which is sort of combination lacrosse, soccer, and football) come to the United States. One night I sat in a pub talking to older Irish men, and was surprised to learn that virtually all sports in Ireland are amateur. So when 50,000+ folks packed into Dublin's Croke stadium to see the Hurling Semifinals, they were watching guys who had to go back to work on Monday just like them. I found it refreshing to realize that the Irish players and spectators participate for the love of sport, and the business of sport is a minor concern. While I am sure there is manipulation and corruption at some level, they have not so distorted sport that a few big, fast, brawny guys get rewarded with salaries and accolades that are way out of line with their overall social value, while spectators are endlessly gouged.
Finally, I was struck by the sense of history among the Irish. We visited ruins that went back as far as 7000 B.C., toured castles of the 12 century and saw prisons that held the revolutionaries from the rebellions of the early 1900's. Now in part this was due to the fact that these sites are featured in the tourism guides, and I was told by some Irish folks that like elsewhere visitors are often more aware of their history than the Irish are. I know that is true for Philadelphia; many local residents have never visited the historic district. Even so, because so many ancient buildings still stand and are still in use, history is just embedded into the way people live. The Irish language is now being taught in school, after almost being eradicated by the English in the 18th and 19th century. Like other countries going through an economic boon, Ireland has experienced an influx of immigrants, particularly from Poland, Russia and Asia, yet even with that there is a sense of rootedness that was interesting. Not only did I get the sense that the Irish are connected to the rest of the world, but they are connected to their ancestors and their past. They have a greater sense of where they have come from.
My buddies at the pub assured me that Ireland has its share of problems. Apparently, the prime minister is involved is in some sort of scandal, and there was evidence of debates over land use and the huge subsidies that are paid to Irish farmers. So by no means do I mean to paint Ireland as a utopia. However, whenever one goes to another country or culture, he/she has the opportunity to see their own culture in a fresh light. That is what happened to me. There is so much more I could say, and you are welcome to look at some pictures we took. But I was struck by what we as American could learn from the Irish; I came away very much touched by their refreshing approach to life in the world today.
Anonymous	on August 16, 2007 at 11:25 am
As usual, I enjoyed reading your insightful musings, Drick. The US can do a lot more in terms of being environmentally friendly.
Anonymous	on August 16, 2007 at 5:44 pm
Welcome back Drick! It sounds as if your trip to Ireland was a great experience. It was interesting to see the environmental concern of this nation. We have much to learn from their environmental approaches to life.
Breck
John	on August 17, 2007 at 6:53 am
wow!it's great to read articles that come directly from the heart. Thanks for sharing


This spinach never saw the inside of a can. A square dish is layered in the center with steamed spinach leaves, and soy sauce is channeled between the stack and the edge of the dish. The leaves are dusted with shredded bonito, blond thin curls of dried skipjack tuna. The bitter, leafy earthiness--silky in texture--is deftly foiled by the concentrated sea wash, delivered in whispered bursts shrouded in a delicate crunch. This stuff can do more than just swell biceps.


4-5-Dec 2004. A classic of world cinema that lasts 5 and a half hours - Abel Gances 1927 masterpiece Napolon. The showing of the film celebrates Napoleon's self-coronation as Emperor on 2 December 1804. To conduct the music for this silent epic Carl Davis is returning to the London Philharmonic Orchestra, at home at the Royal Festival Hall for two screenings of Napolon. Davis will be conducting his own score.
The film was revolutionary in terms of cinematography as the director often strapped the camera to horses or on pulleys above the battle scenes. He also used the double and triple split screen to tell the tale of Bonapartes early years leading up to the Italian campaign of 1797.
In 2000 the British Film Institute created a new version of the film with additional footage while trying to remain faithful to Gances original. Carl Davis's score includes music by Mozart, Haydn and Beethoven, and uses Corsican and revolutionary songs as well.


If you're thinking about end-of-lifecycle and minimizing footprints, the 2008 Smart Fortwo extensively uses 100 percent recyclable synthetics, and the door panels of the Fortwo can be easily changed--whether they become damaged or for vanity--and recycled.
The 2008 Smart Fortwo is a very competent, fun-to-drive city car, not just a novelty, but with so many caveats, most people would be best served by a hybrid or larger small car.
To bring you this assessment of the 2008 Smart Fortwo roadster, TheCarConnection.com's experts have handpicked some of the most useful information from reputable reviews. Then to make this especially relevant to shoppers who might be comparing the Fortwo to another model, the editors at TheCarConnection.com have included their own driving observations.
The diminutive 2008 Smart Fortwo, the smallest mass-market car sold in the United States, is making its debut in the States for 2008, although it follows a design that's a decade old.
All U.S. Fortwo models are powered by a 70-horsepower, 1.0-liter Mitsubishi-supplied three-cylinder engine, with a five-speed automated manual transmission. Like many sportier cars with automatic transmission, it can be shifted with handy paddle shifters alongside the steering wheel or just left in Drive.
The interior in the 2008 Smart Fortwo feels very basic, much like a small pickup cab at first, but a surprising amount of headroom--even for those well over six feet tall--and decent legroom, though large or lanky people will be bumping elbows or potentially shoulders because the cabin is so narrow. The driving position is quite upright and vanlike, with short seats, and the steering wheel sits more horizontal than most cars. The instrument panel and controls feel rather cheap and plasticky. In back, cargo space is disappointingly small for the two-seater, with only enough room to wedge three large shopping bags in a row; the front passenger seat can fold forward, but it's an option.
The 2008 Smart Fortwo has, no joke, two different personalities behind the wheel. At city speeds of 40 mph or less, the 1,800-pound Smart feels very peppy around town due to its low gearing, peppy powertrain and quick-ratio steering. Although the transmission doesn't always shift smoothly, it's a fun car to drive on tight city streets, especially when it comes time to park.
But those same features that make it feel so in its element in the city--the quick steering, short wheelbase, and short overhangs--all work against the 2008 Smart Fortwo on the highway. Although the seating position is on the level of other cars, the lack of much car in front or behind the driver fosters a feeling of vulnerability--even if it is quite a safe car--while the steering and short wheelbase combine to create a choppier, busy ride with twitchy steering that's especially susceptible to crosswinds, bumps, and truck ruts. What's more, engine and road noise become prominent.
To the point, the Smart doesn't have the acceleration of most other vehicles; its 0-60-mph time of about 13 seconds is on par with economy cars of a couple decades ago. Fuel efficiency doesn't completely assure that the 2008 Smart Fortwo is worth the sacrifice if you're not planning to be in tight urban spaces most of the time; EPA ratings are 33 mpg city, 41 mpg highway.
Two different body styles of the 2008 Smart Fortwo are offered: a Coupe with a fixed roof, and a Cabrio model that has two removable roof panels that allow a more open-air experience. The Coupe is offered in two different trims, Pure and Passion. The Pure gets you only the most basic equipment, with not even a sound system, but it does have keyless entry, a rear defroster, and an outside temperature display. Most will want to upgrade to the Passion model, which gets flashier alloy wheels, a panorama roof, power windows, automatic climate control, and a two-speaker AM/FM/CD stereo. Top options include electric power steering (which isn't really needed on the Smart), heated seats, fog lamps, and a "premium" four-speaker sound system.
Perhaps because the Smart is so small, safety features are emphasized. The so-called tridion safety cell provides occupant protection that rivals much larger vehicles, Smart says, and electronic stability control, anti-lock brakes, and side airbags are all standard. The 2008 Smart Fortwo has not been crash-tested in the United States, but current and previous versions of the model have done very well, netting four out of five stars in Europe's Euro NCAP test.
No other car under $20,000 draws as much attention as the 2008 Smart Fortwo.
Making its American debut in 2008 is the Smart Fortwo, a European micro car that has been on sale across the pond for the past decade. Despite its small size, the 2008 Smart Fortwo has a visual impact that far exceeds its physical dimensions.
The exterior of the 2008 Smart Fortwo is unmistakable, both for its size and its actual styling. Automobile observes, "this street-legal Tonka toy is again very tall, very narrow, and very short." Kelley Blue Book says "the body panels are made of dent-resistant plastic," while Cars.com adds that the design "fuses wraparound panels and extended fenders in an extroverted, ultra-chic package." Cars.com reviewers also write that the 2008 Smart Fortwo "generates more interest among observers than some that cost 10 times as much." All Smart Fortwos feature a "silver or black strip that loops around the Fortwo's side," which Edmunds says is the visual evidence of "the Tridion safety cell." The Smart Fortwo comes "in two body styles," according to Edmunds: "a hatchback Coupe" that "is offered in Pure and Passion trim levels" and a "convertible Cabrio" that "only comes in Passion." Edmunds adds that the exterior of "the base Pure comes with 15-inch steel wheels," while the Passion trim adds "alloy wheels" and "a panorama glass roof" to provide some visual distinction.
The interior of the 2008 Smart Fortwo isn't quite as radical as the exterior, but reviews read by TheCarConnection.com approve of the logical layout. ConsumerGuide praises the Smart Fortwo for having controls that "are simple and well laid out," along with "easy to see" gauges and the "unobstructed" speedometer. Kelley Blue Book calls the overall interior styling "unique, but not as quirky as the car's exterior design might lead you to expect." Those same Kelley Blue Book reviewers also find that the "relatively compact instrument panel and open space where you'd expect a center console all contribute to an interior that feels less confined than that of the significantly longer and wider MINI Cooper." Cars.com writes "the cabin has a cartoonish look, with dimpled upholstery on the dashboard and kitschy plastic air conditioning controls" and a dashboard that "curves away as it descends." For those seeking a more customized interior styling touch, Edmunds notes "there are a number of monochromatic and two-tone interior options available to liven things up."
The 2008 Smart Fortwo accelerates slowly and labors on the highway, but its frugal engine sips gas at a wallet-friendly rate, though it's no better than a Toyota Prius.
The 2008 Smart Fortwo is small and far from quick. In fact, the only redeeming performance quality of the 2008 Smart Fortwo is the fact that it gets over 40 mpg on the highway, but even that comes at the cost of premium fuel.
The 2008 Smart Fortwo, in both coupe and cabriolet form, is available with just one tiny engine. Edmunds writes that a "1.0-liter three-cylinder engine that produces 71 hp and 68 pound-feet of torque" sits inside the Smart Fortwo, which is barely powerful enough to give the Smart Fortwo "a 0-60-mph time of 14.1 seconds." ConsumerGuide says that overall "acceleration is sluggish from a stop and is plagued by annoying bogging and surging at every shift." Furthermore, the Smart Fortwo's "90-mph top speed" and poor acceleration "qualify it as one of the slowest new vehicles on the road," according to Kelley Blue Book. Highway driving in the 2008 Smart Fortwo is always an adventure, and while Cars.com contends "maintaining 65 mph is within the realm of long-haul plausibility," they also note that "climbing an incline at that speed--or accelerating to anything higher--is dicey."
The small three-cylinder engine on the 2008 Smart Fortwo comes with just one available transmission, and that transmission is universally derided in reviews read by TheCarConnection.com. Edmunds describes the transmission as "a five-speed automanual" that "is shifted without a clutch pedal via a simple console-mounted stick (and column-mounted paddles on Passion models)." Kelley Blue Book says that "the automated manual transmission" shifts "with all the grace of a backhoe," while Car and Driver writes that the "five-speed" transmission is "a dog off the dime and characterized by the most laughingly goofy gaps between shifts" in full automatic mode. Moving to the "shift-yourself manumatic approach," Car and Driver finds that "the Fortwo can be driven more quickly, but it takes a lot of concentration."
While a small engine definitely doesn't provide impressive acceleration, in this case it does offer the benefit of impressive fuel economy. The EPA estimates that the 2008 Smart Fortwo will get 33 mpg in the city and 41 mpg on the highway in either coupe or cabriolet form. Cars.com finds that the fuel economy "figures beat the most frugal subcompacts," though "premium fuel is recommended" for the 2008 Smart Fortwo.
Like many cars with short wheelbases, the 2008 Smart Fortwo suffers from a rough ride, especially at highway speeds. ConsumerGuide says that the 2008 Smart Fortwo is "stiff and choppy over all but glass-smooth roads, with sharp bumps and expansion cracks causing abrupt vertical motions." Once on the highway, Kelley Blue Book reviewers find that "the faster you go," the "more skittish the fortwo becomes." Edmunds thinks the Smart Fortwo's "high-speed stability is also pretty good, although strong crosswinds can wreak havoc on its boxy shape." They also warn that "handling largely depends on how one equips the Smart Fortwo," as "a base Pure model with manual steering and narrow 15-inch front tires feels ponderous," while "upgrading to power steering and wider tires provides a more adept driving experience, and actually makes zipping through city streets fun." Kelley Blue Book agrees, stating that they had the most fun "in parking lots, where the car's micro measurements and sub-30-foot turning circle combine to deliver an almost comical sense of agility." Another performance positive is the braking on the 2008 Smart Fortwo. When it comes time to stop, Car and Driver writes that the "excellent-feeling brakes" bring the hatchback to a full stop "from 70 mph in 167 feet," with "the ragtop nine feet later."
Despite being hailed as an urban alternative, the 2008 Smart Fortwo offers little in the way of functional storage space.
The 2008 Smart Fortwo offers the build quality one would expect from a Mercedes-Benz offshoot, as well as a surprising amount of passenger space. The lack of any significant cargo room, however, is a major drawback.
The Smart Fortwo can, as its name suggests, seat two inside its tall cabin. Edmunds reviewers write that although the interior is "certainly snug, the Smart Fortwo offers a surprising amount of space for two people." Other reviews read by TheCarConnection.com rave about the ample occupant space, and Cars.com reviewers find that "headroom and legroom are entirely adequate." ConsumerGuide, which is typically very conservative with their praise, says that the "seats are supportive, with good side bolstering," but the "narrow cabin means two adults ride almost shoulder-to-shoulder." They also point out that the "lack of a tilt steering column may compromise comfort for some drivers."
While the interior of the Smart Fortwo may be spacious for passengers, that certainly isn't the case when it comes to cargo. In this important category, especially for a car designed for urban driving, Cars.com finds that "cargo room in back measures just 7.8 cubic feet, less than a third the space the Cooper offers behind its front seats." ConsumerGuide also rates the 2008 Smart Fortwo well below the class average for cargo room, saying that it is "meager overall" and claiming that the "tiny glovebox offers barely enough space for an owner's manual." Kelley Blue Book reviewers feel that the "open space where you'd expect a center console" helps contribute to the "less confined interior," but the lack of a console for storing small items might prove annoying.
Build and materials quality on the 2008 Smart Fortwo is a bit of a mixed bag. While Cars.com writes that "build quality is respectable," and most reviews read by TheCarConnection.com agree--the materials left some reviewers wanting something a bit more upscale. Like the Cars.com reviewers, ConsumerGuide feels that the "cabin materials are solid and well-assembled," but they also say that the "overall ambiance is budget, with lots of hard plastic and very few padded surfaces." The 2008 Smart Fortwo also features "standard cloth upholstery," according to Edmunds, which certainly doesn't offer any upscale pretense.
Aside from some materials issues, the 2008 Smart Fortwo is plagued by excessive road noise. ConsumerGuide says that the ride is "never serene," and while "road noise is relatively well-muffled," the "wind rush is pronounced at highway speeds." They also add that the tiny engine produces quite a bit of noise, and "engine note is always audible and rises to a loud groan under acceleration."
The 2008 Smart Fortwo may be small, but it's got a full suite of safety features and impressive engineering to boot.
The 2008 Smart Fortwo is, among many other things, proof that looks can be deceiving. One glance at the Smart Fortwo's tiny exterior dimensions will probably leave you wondering if it could withstand hitting a mailbox, much less a full-size SUV.
Crash tests show that the 2008 Smart Fortwo can hold its own in some pretty serious impacts. The 2008 Smart Fortwo coupe was recently tested by both the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the two main crash-testing authorities in the United States, and both report impressive results. The NHTSA scores are the lower of the two, but still a respectable four stars for front driver impacts and three stars for front passenger impacts, as well as a perfect five-star rating for side impacts. However, the NHTSA does note that "during the side impact test, the driver door unlatched and opened," which "increases the likelihood of occupant ejection." The IIHS, which typically has a more stringent rating system, awards the 2008 Smart Fortwo a perfect rating of "good" for both its frontal offset and side impact tests. Reviews read by TheCarConnection.com register quite a bit of surprise at the high ratings, which Edmunds attributes to "the Tridion safety cell," which is a "cage of high-strength steel" that "allows the Smart car to withstand impacts as well or better than much larger cars."
When it comes to safety features, the Smart Fortwo is again ready to impress. Cars.com reviewers note "standard safety features include front and side-impact airbags--the latter extending upward to protect occupants' heads--as well as antilock brakes, traction control and an electronic stability system." Jalopnik reviewers add that the 2008 Smart Fortwo "is safe," and "it feels safe, too," thanks to a "full retinue of airbags." Thanks to the Tridion system and the fact that all the safety features come standard on every trim level, Kelley Blue Book testers feel comfortable praising the Smart Fortwo's "impressive crashworthiness."
Despite its small stance, driver visibility from within the 2008 Smart Fortwo leaves little to be desired. ConsumerGuide says that the Smart Fortwo's "upright driving position prevents occupants from feeling dwarfed by surrounding traffic" and affords "great visibility all-around." Car and Driver also praises visibility from within the 2008 Smart Fortwo, proclaiming "the view out the windshield is panoramic."
Yes, it's an economy car, but the standard and optional features on the 2008 Smart Fortwo are still disappointing.
Between its mid-30s fuel economy and low base sticker price, the 2008 Smart Fortwo is definitely an economy car. While those attributes may be appealing to many consumers, the economy nature of the Smart Fortwo is, unfortunately, reflected strongly in the standard features list.
The cheaper trim of the Smart Fortwo, the Pure, starts at only $11,590. However, reviews read by TheCarConnection.com all mention that the Pure comes with little more than four wheels and an engine. While Edmunds points out that the Pure comes standard with "keyless entry, leather steering wheel and electric window defroster," Cars.com notes "basic amenities like power steering and a radio are optional." The standard features list on the 2008 Smart Fortwo grows somewhat for the more expensive Passion trim level, which Cars.com says "adds a fixed glass roof, alloy wheels, power windows, air conditioning and a two-speaker CD stereo with iPod connectivity." The only difference between the Smart Fortwo Passion Coupe and Cabriolet is that "the Passion Cabrio adds an upgraded stereo with MP3-compatible in-dash six-CD changer."
With such a small standard features list, you might expect the 2008 Smart Fortwo to offer quite a few options, but there is little available aside from adding the Passion's standard items to the Pure. Kelley Blue Book says "the 2008 Smart Fortwo's options list includes heated leather seats, a fixed panorama glass roof and a sport steering wheel with paddle shifters." The only other noteworthy optional feature is the available "two-tone paint," according to ConsumerGuide. There are a few conspicuously absent features on the 2008 Smart Fortwo, but Cars.com conjectures that perhaps the most glaring omission is that "cruise control is not available."
This car attracts attention and almost always unsolicited comments about its size and the inherent danger of driving on public highways. Until you drive the car using the shift paddles you can't possibly... This car attracts attention and almost always unsolicited comments about its size and the inherent danger of driving on public highways. Until you drive the car using the shift paddles you can't possibly expect anything but being stuffed in to an uncomfortable space without the ability to get out of its own way. Quite the contrary exists if you learn the benefit of select shifting. The car has as many amenities as the typical Mercedes sedan of the same year--everything from remote keying to heated leather bolstered seats. It also accelerates with normal traffic quite easily if you learn how to use the power band with the paddles. The car is then fun to drive every day.
Dollar per mile the most expensive car I have ever owned!
Dependable,fun to drive,fuel efficient and easy to park.
Great little car that receives a lot of negative press from people who never owned one or only drove it for a short time. Looking forward to the purchase of the new 453 for 2016.


Cameroon's President, Paul Biya, has ordered that Internet access be restored to the affected English-speaking North-West and South-West regions of the country.
This comes after over three months since Cameroon's government ordered telecommunications companies to shut down the Internet in the English-speaking regions after protests erupted mainly by Cameroon's English-speaking community which felt it was being sidelined.
The Internet shutdown, which started in January 2017, was ordered by Cameroon's government, with a letter from the Director-General of CAMTEL, Cameroon's national telecommunications and Internet service provider stating that the Internet was shut down following orders from the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications.
The Internet shutdown didn't go unnoticed with notably David Kaye, UN Special Rapporteur, and the UN itself condemning the shutdown and requesting Cameroon's authorities to restore Internet access in the affected regions.
It will come as a relief for those who have been affected by the lack of Internet access for over three months in areas like Bamena, where people have spoken about how the Internet shutdown has affected their work and daily life.


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McDonald's Sundial Campaign – Breakfast Timings given by the Sun Gods..
An innovative billboard designed by Leo Burnett has been put up in Wrigleyville, Chicago, as part of the Sundial Campaign.
According to Chicago Business,
The billboard has been designed with inputs of an engineer and "features a real sundial whose shadow falls on a different breakfast item each hour until noon, when the shadow of the McDonald's arches are dead center".
The campaign is part of the Fast Food Breakfast War in the United States, with the major players fighting to get a larger share of the significant breakfast market.
Breakfast contributes a major share in the overall Fast Food Market in the United States, hence this competition. Though McDonald's invented breakfast in the quick service restaurant industry, it could not retain its first mover advantage for long. With new players like Starbucks (selling warm breakfast sandwiches in Chicago) and Wendy's, competition is increasing in this market.
The Sundial concept was invented by Christian Huff, a Chicago-based electrical engineer and technical advisor to Studio One East, a Chicago graphic design business that does work for Leo Burnett. After selecting the appropriate Billboard, where the Sun hit the right angles, an aluminum set of McDonald's arches measuring four feet by three-and-a-half feet were designed to serve as the "dial" mounted above the billboard.
The billboard will remain in place until August, after which the "Sun effect" would go down..
Though the campaign has seasonal limitations, it is an innovative application of Sunlight and reflection. However, such a campaign would lose its effectiveness in a place which has huge variations in weather. If such a billboard is setup in a place like Mumbai or Shanghai, due to the daily variations, the campaign would lose the consistency, and hence, the credibility.
For now, its 6 AM and the Sun Gods have ordered for Black Coffee!! :)
[via Adverblog and Billboardom]
UPDATE on 6th August
Another coverage by Adcritic in their weekly newsletter discusses the campaign from the creator's perspective.
According to the engineer Christian Huff, who is behind the designing of the sundial, not only is the sundial the only abbreviated sundial he has seen, but he accepted that the billboard has a limited life span. "As summer ends, the movement of the sun will shorten the shadow — unless the 'shadow mast' is realigned" as quoted in the article.
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