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Possible 757 Restarting?
SWALUV
As we all know, the 757 is a mid-size, narrow-body twin-engine jet airliner that was built by Boeing Commercial Airplanes from 1981 to 2004. The 757 is pretty much used on medium range flights, some US-EU routes, Hawaii, and domestic use.
The aircraft as many of you know is heavily overpowered and is amazing, in my opinion. As the 757's get older and are being retired from daily service. Will Boeing, seeing as there is no replacement, the A321 doesn't have the range as well as the 737-900, and given enough pressure from the airlines, restart the 757 production line but take it to the next level. Boeing would of course have to come up with more fuel efficient engines along with other things. What would you suggest Boeing do as these beautiful aircraft are starting to be retired.
New Engines?
Advanced wing?
New Winglets?
Different aircraft material?
I know that the 757 was lacking orders but also do you think the 757 was cut a little to early seeing as it's brother/sister the 767 is still in production?
doulasc
RE: Possible 757 Restarting?
The 757 replaced the 727-200.what replaced the 757? Was it the 737-800?
BMI727
Quoting SWALUV (Thread starter):
What would you suggest Boeing do as these beautiful aircraft are starting to be retired.
Build as many 737s as they can sell. And 787s.
Why do Aerospace Engineering students have to turn things in on time?
B757Forever
restart the 757 production line but take it to the next level.
We can only dream. As much as I would love to see a 757NG, it will never happen. The closest thing we may see will be the next all new narrow body from Boeing., whenever that is. It would be phenominal though to see a revamped 757 with a composite wing and li-al fuselage and a geared powerplant. Such an aircraft would absolutely have to retain the 757 nose / cockpit! We are dreaming right?
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AeroWesty
Will Boeing, seeing as there is no replacement, the A321 doesn't have the range as well as the 737-900, and given enough pressure from the airlines, restart the 757 production line but take it to the next level.
The tooling has been destroyed. The 757 will never be produced again.
International Homo of Mystery
Saying that they got it back or used the 767 production line then what?
XT6Wagon
Please search. This has been discussed to death pretty much every few months.
the 757 is dead.
Quoting XT6Wagon (Reply 6):
Please search.
Oops!!! Didn't show anything when I did search at all! Well this isn't the first time that has happened!
AA737-823
Because the 757 was a niche airplane whose missions can be handled by the 739/321 on the small end, or 787/332 on the high end.
While it's true to say that those planes aren't the same as the 757, it's also true that the missions that PERFECTLY suit the 757 are few and far between. The 757-200 is too capable for most domestic US or intra-Euro routes. Similarly, it's not enough for many Transatlantic routes.
Where it shines is in thin, light Transatlantic routes. But it took twenty years for carriers to put it there. And, there are challenges (periodic fuel stops on CO, for example, which is a very frustrating situation for misconnects).
Quoting AA737-823 (Reply 8):
Where it shines is in thin, light Transatlantic routes.
Ahh, I disagree the 757 is perfectly suited for Hawaiian routes as the 737's and A320's aren't as profitable, or so I have heard here on A.net. Also JFK-LAX, SFO are perfectly suited for 757's as well as high altitude airports, as I said when the 757 is overpowered.
Quoting SWALUV (Reply 5):
There is no getting the tooling back. It has been destroyed.
This is an old thread, but still has worthwhile info regarding your question:
Did Boeing Shut Down The 757 Line Too Early? (by Flyf15 Jul 3 2007 in Civil Aviation)
I flew from Mexico to newark today. We had to make a fuel stop in baltimore??? What was supposed to be an 4 hour flight turned into an 8 hour nightmare.This would not have happened had it been a 757 plane instead of the 737.
The 757 has become a very successful plane and i'm sure if the demand is there Boeing will either bring it back or come up with a suitable replacement. I don't think tooling is a big deal. If the market is there i'll come back one way or another.
Its my understanding, based on reading here, that the number of 757s being used on routes that are not suitable for the 738/739 or A320/A21 is on the order of 50 - 75 total. No one is going to produce a full sized jet liner for such a small market. Yes, the 757 has the capability for those long thin routes - and I am fairly sure that the last ones flying will be on those routes a decade or so hence. But, then they will be replaced with a different aircraft. 787 seems the best match at the moment. In a decade there may be other matches.
restart the 757 production line
unfortunately your topic is one of the most frequent that we'd rather not see..
Simple answer.. The fuselage and wing assembly areas no longer exist, the FAL is used for the 737 and 737MAX, all tooling except that required for spares manufacture has been scrapped. Component procurement has ceased except for spares, and vendor designed items (mainly electronics), The component manufacturing in Wichita has been converted to 737 production although they retain some spares capability and could etch a skin if needed for a repair.
all the upgrades you suggest make it a new plane with full manufacturing and airworthiness certification required
Face it the plane is dead.. I was involved with building all but the last 15, loved the plane, but it is time to look elsewhere.
AirframeAS
Quoting AeroWesty (Reply 4):
That is not necessarily true. The jigs have been destroyed, not the tooling. The tooling is used on other programs. It is the jigs you are referring to. The blueprints are still in existence, hence the jigs can be rebuilt again. But it is not worth the expense to do so, and Boeing already knew this. This came from someone in a thread a few years back.
The 757 CAN come back, it is 100% possible. But Boeing will not take the expense to do so.
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Quoting AirframeAS (Reply 14):
The 757 CAN come back, it is 100% possible.
IDK, you might want to check your own replies in the thread I linked above. Just sayin'.
Quoting AeroWesty (Reply 15):
IDK, you might want to check your own replies in the thread I linked above.
And I have....long time ago, on that very thread. I was corrected by someone else on the thread that the 757 CAN still be rebuilt, its just that the jigs are destroyed but the blueprints of that airplane is still in existence. But Boeing won't re do it for obvious reasons. It is in that thread you mentioned and I agreed to that.
The only airlines that want a new 757 are virtual airlines run by a.netters.
spiritair97
Quoting Stitch (Reply 17):
LOL. Yor not wrong, though.
The only airlines that want a new 757
Well, Boeing likely could sell a couple hundred of them today if the engine maker would commit to a pip for it. Yet most of those would have been 737 sales anyway, and certainly not enough to restart an entire production line from cold with no factory or tooling for it.
The 737-700 can perform any 757-200 mission, performance wise. The 737-900ER can fly as many people 3/4 as far with a lot less airframe weight and fuel burned. The 767 is around due to the KC-46 and 5 year delay of the 787.
A new 757 won't be built due to engines. The new engines for Max and NEO are way more efficient than the 757s. So somebody would have to invest a lot of money for a 35k-40k thrust engine with a chance for a small production run.
Maybe the next gen 737 (2027?) will sit up taller to allow open rotor engines and one more stretch. It could look a bit like a 757.
How about selling the Russian 757 more widely? It has western engines and avionics.
cargolex
Quoting ADent (Reply 20):
Although it pains me to say it, I'm pretty sure the MAX is the last trip around the block for the 737. Whatever comes after the max will have to be a clean sheet.
That...is a totally different aircraft that looks alot like the 757 but doesn't have the same economics, support, or user experience. To say nothing of being essentially an extremely low-production model.
TWACaptain
Boeing is actually studying a replacement 757. The original plan was to dump the 757 in favor of the 737-900 however as many operators have found out, the -900 is not even close to a viable replacement. The following is from Flight Global several months ago:
Boeing confirms long-haul 757 replacement study
By: STEPHEN TRIMBLE WASHINGTON DC 11:48 26 Apr 2012 Source:
Boeing chief executive Jim McNerney confirms a replacement for the long-haul 757-200 market segment is being studied internally, adding potentially a new layer to the 737 Max concept.
The 757-200 ceased production in 2004, and was replaced on domestic routes largely by either the 737-900ER or the Airbus A321.
But US carriers have also introduced the 757-200 on long-haul routes, flying between East Coast cities and Europe and West Coast cities and Hawaii.
That has created a potential gap in the market, with US Airways complaining that the A321neo will lack the range to reach Europe from its Philadelphia hub and perhaps even Honolulu from its Phoenix hub.
"I think we're trying to think through exactly how to fill that market," McNerney told analysts on 25 April during a first quarter earnings call.
"The largest part of that [757-200 replacement] segment is going to be filled by the larger versions of the narrowbody [737 Max]," he says. "But there's some product planning we have yet to do, and we'll announce that in due course."
The remarks echo McNerney's statement about a 757 replacement last May. Speaking to analysts at last year's Boeing "investor day", McNerney explained the company's focus was on replacing the "heart" of the narrowbody market formed by the 737-700 and -800.
At the time, Boeing was still considering an all-new narrowbody, and McNerney suggested it could stretch that aircraft for the 757 replacement market or develop a shortened version of the 787.
Though Boeing resisted the re-engined 737 concept for several years, the airframer has tallied more than 300 firm orders for the CFM Internatinal Leap-1B 737 Max since launching the programme late last year.
McNerney re-affirmed that Boeing remains on schedule to complete firm configuration of the 737 Max series in 2013.
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irelayer
Quoting cargolex (Reply 21):
For what it's worth, I agree...but I have this funny feeling that we'll talk about a new new new 737 20 years from now: 737 "EVO".
-IR
Well, before the 757 was born the tooling didn't exist. That's not really a reason, as it can be built again.
Quoting BMI727 (Reply 2):
Because yes, having a huge gap like this, from the 739 to the 788, since the 763 is dying, is the way to go. Doesn't look like a good business plan for me.
Quoting 2175301 (Reply 12):
Its my understanding, based on reading here, that the number of 757s being used on routes that are not suitable for the 738/739 or A320/A21 is on the order of 50 - 75 total. No one is going to produce a full sized jet liner for such a small market.
Well, read above. So, you have a 50-75 aircraft demand for a huge gap like this? What has changed that much in this world, that 20 years ago it made sense to have TWO models in this range and now it doesn't make sense to have even one?
The 737-900ER can fly as many people 3/4 as far with a lot less airframe weight and fuel burned
It just doesn't go inside my brain. I can't see how a smaller plane fits AS MANY as a larger one. Well, if I compare a VIP A380 with a 737, the 737 carries a lot more people. It doesn't make sense, and i'm not even talking about cargo, which I don't know about.
Quoting kanban (Reply 13):
Well, first of all, no one if obligated to read every thread. Second, no, this has NOT been discussed to death. What has been discussed to death in this forum is why the 757 died and what about restarting production, and the answer is always pretty much the same: because it received no orders and because it is a niche plane bla bla bla. This thread, however, is basically asking this: Ok, so you are right it was a niche plane and it received no orders, now, what should boeing do to change that.
Answering what I think was the question, I think the 757 will come back, but not with the name of 757. This will probably change. The thing we might see in the future would be something in the middle of the 752 and the 763, at least in my opinion. Yes, the 767 is still in production, but it is not the best anymore. It will sell more than 75 frames, if boeing does their job and goes right on the marketing of the product. An aircraft like this would probably be a game changer, providing range and economics for routes not capable of handling a 787 and too far or too loaded for a 739MAX. The problem with todays catalog of Boeing is that well, they don't have anything between the 737 and the 787, so when you look down to the 739, you will also look down to the A321 and Boeing seems to be losing this battle.
Boeing did shut the 757 line down too early. If they had persevered through a temporary slump in orders a NG version would still be in production today.
But they didn't and there is nothing remotely close to it in capability now or on the horizon.
It ain't coming back..
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sweair
WBs will be used down to 4000nm and NBs will be used up to 3700nm. Maybe a 787 is profitable on long and thin routes if cargo is carried instead of 40 seats.
I seem to recall that at around 2006 Fed Ex were talking to Boeing about a production restart for an order of 90 757F's and even that didn't convince Boeing then the expense of restarting a new production run was worth the effort. Hence Fed Ex have gone to the second hand market and converted them. Who knows how many other pax & cargo 757's could have been sold since had Boeing said yes then. Also it's a shame the TU-204 hasn't been developed into a true reliable economic and trusty replacement for the 757.
Quoting dz09 (Reply 11):
I don't see how a 757 would have fixed that. The 737 is more than capable of flying that route. Maybe you should choose an airline that actually knows how to calculate fuel requirements, and one that can refuel their aircraft in under 4 hours.
YULWinterSkies
Any plane can 'not make it' if fuel is miscalculated. I would say that a 737 is just fine to do MEX-EWR under most circumstances.
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Clydenairways
I don't know why the moderators permit threads like this to be re-started over and over again. Everything said here has been discussed over and over again and with the same replies. Repetition on this forum is becoming more and more common.
Quoting rg787 (Reply 24):
Why No 757NG? (by WROORD Jan 7 2010 in Civil Aviation)
B-757 Relaunch As B-757-800ER? (by Delta777Jet May 30 2009 in Civil Aviation)
What Would An Updated 757 Have Been Like? (by DL767captain Mar 16 2008 in Civil Aviation)
Did Boeing Ever Consider A 757NG? (by JAM747 Feb 20 2007 in Civil Aviation)
757 Next Gen? (by Aa777jr Nov 14 2004 in Civil Aviation)
Just to give you a quick taste. There are so many of these threads it is unbelievable. Take a look through this:
https://www.airliners.net/aviation-fo...&submit=1&starter=&search_active=1
The range of the 737/A320 has increased enough so that it can cover 90-95% of the 757's (former) missions at a fraction of the fuel cost. On the other end of the scale, the A330 has taken over the 757's longest routes (and the 767's routes) as it can do them at a fraction of the fuel cost. The reduction in costs also means the load factors do not have to be particularly high to create the same profit and the increased number of seats means that more passengers can be flown if demand increases.
The only place the 757 still makes sense is the US, and even there it is slowly being over taken by the 737/A320.[Edited 2012-08-05 02:47:09]
brindabella
Quoting sweair (Reply 26):
With respect, the focus here on a.net is always towards the North Atlantic/USA/Europe. The zero-growth markets.
Airbus & Boeing are both way smarter than that, IMO.
The future in the short-medium term is easy to point-to. Asia.
757s in Asia?
cheers, Billy
817Dreamliiner
Quoting U2380 (Reply 31):
I agree, there's way too many threads about this same topic already, I guess some dont use the search function. To answer rg787, the 737-900ER has the capacity to replace the 757 on MOST routes (excluding the transatlantic ones of course) airlines typically have seating on the 757 ranging from about approx 175-200 pax roughly with 185 being average. The 739ER has a maximum capacity of 215 pax, yes a tight squeeze but its possible since Boeing added the extra emergency exits behind the wing. With the MAX coming online in about 5 or so years, the MAX 9 will have the range to cover practically all of the current 757 routes which is flown by first 1000 or so 757s. The only routes which will NOT be covered by the 737 and the 737MAX like I said before will be the transatlantic routes which are done by the last 50 or so 757s which still have a good amount of years left in them. All of this was mentioned in a Boeing presentation at the recent Farnborough Air Show.
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A handful of 757's will be rebuilt for a variety of second-life purposes such as cargo, business, and various other special mission platforms. It may drink gas a little more than the forthcoming generation of efficient aircraft, but it's got power to spare that the 739 doesn't, and it's a robust airframe.
What you saw are replies to the same topic.
PHX787
At the risk of getting killed by this zombie topic:
And 787s.
This is probably what airlines are going to start doing. It will work better in the long run, I think.
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Quoting 817Dreamliiner (Reply 33):
I guess some dont use the search function.
Just to say,
After being on this website for a very long time I have realized that the search button only searches for the same title. I always use the search button but it never show's anything, sorry that you are offended but I had this question.
Quoting SWALUV (Reply 37):
Sorry SWALUV but my post wasn't directed at you, but rather in response to rg787's post. But there are variations in the topic titles as U2380 posted, which pretty much end up being the same thing.
OOPS!!!!! Duh... Sorry about that didn't know, ( note to self) Read more into the topics to see who they are directed at...
Also it's a shame the TU-204 hasn't been developed into a true reliable economic and trusty replacement for the 757.
I guess this could be done, but most airlines don´t have faith in Russian manufacturers, in which I don´t mean safety concerns but customer support.
It will forever be a McDonnell Douglas MD 80 , Boeing MD 80 sounds so wrong
Quoting XT6Wagon (Reply 19):
Well, Boeing likely could sell a couple hundred of them today if the engine maker would commit to a pip for it.
I don't believe they could.
The only airlines flying the 757 in quantity are the United States carriers and they now have made major future purchases of 737-900ERs, 737-9s, A321-200s and A321-200neos to start replacing them.
And the engine makers would need to commit to more than just a PiP - we'd need CFM and Pratt to offer LEAP-X and the GTF. And even if they did, I am skeptical that the airlines would buy them.
Oshkosh1
Not gonna happen...No way, No how.
As others have said...the tooling/infrastructure and outsourced contracts are G-O-N-E.
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Sorry, I should have said, I meant all the pages in that link. This topic has been going round for a good few years.
kgaiflyer
It would appear the only people who don't want the 757 line restarted are Boeing and the airlines.
Those losers -- what do they know ?
StickShaker
Quoting TWACaptain (Reply 22):
A "shortened version of the 787" ??
This would be heaven for those who like stubby aircraft designs.
I thought the idea of a shrink was to add range - aka 332 (the only really successful shrink in recent times). Stretching them seems to work so much better.
777STL
No, no, no and no.
This question comes up at least once a month and the answer is always no. The tooling has long been destroyed and there likely isn't a market for them anyway. The only carriers interested in acquiring additional 757s right now are only interested in used frames anyway.
At an extraordinary cost. Boeing isn't going to spend the capital to restart the 757 line only to build 30 copies. You also have to take into account the opportunity cost of shutting down another line to restart the 757 as well - real estate and other resources is finite.
What has changed that much in this world, that 20 years ago it made sense to have TWO models in this range and now it doesn't make sense to have even one?
Simple: the 737NG and the A320 family. A 739ER or an A321 can do 80% of the missions that the 757 can, while doing them much more economically. Really, the only areas those two frames fall short in is certain hot and high South American destinations where the performance is necessary and the few niche, long and thin European destinations that necessitate the range. Both frames can economically do Hawaii and they can do transcons as well.
Quoting Max Q (Reply 25):
And you know this because?
I come here rather casually and I see this same question asked quite often. I don't much understand the point of speculating about these pie in the sky theories that will never in a cold day in hell happen.
PHX based
the 757 as an airplane will not ever come back, BUT, the capacity might. OEW was about 50% of the 788, range with winglets was about 50% of the 788. Seating was more than 50% of the 788.
A fictional airframe with the range of 4500-5000nm with 200seats filled and an OEW of max 60t. That would be one very efficient frame for some routes. Will someone do it? It depends on what need airlines see going forward, maybe over crowded mega hubs have reached a limit with night curfews etc.
Quoting clydenairways (Reply 30):
Any future 757 "come back" thread should automatically be re-directed to a list of ALL the threads on re-starting the 757... not just on Civil Aviation but also on Tech/Ops.
I don't think people should be complaining about another 757 thread or another Fokker thread. The threads are clearly titled. If you've had enough already don't click on the new one. This thread is up to 46 posts and the most recent Fokker thread if I remember right got up to 50-60 posts. Some people want to rehash these topics. Whats the harm? Those that don't want to rehash them don't have to be a part of doing so.
If you really want a 757 size plane the 762 is still available but I don't see any takers. The 757 won't be back. The 739ER and A321 can do 3000 mile routes cheaper and there's not enough 4000 mile routes being flown by the 757 to justify building them again.
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Home Awards and events Mactaggart & Mickel CEO earns top director accolade
Mactaggart & Mickel CEO earns top director accolade
Ed Monaghan
MACTAGGART & Mickel CEO Ed Monaghan has been named director of the year by the Institute of Directors at its Scottish awards.
Monaghan triumphed in the family business category at the awards, which were held online this year. He was also shortlisted for director of the year in Glasgow and West of Scotland regional category.
Glasgow-headquartered housebuilder Mactaggart & Mickel said the success is testament to his leadership of the fourth-generation family-run company, which he joined as an apprentice more than 40 years ago.
"Scottish businesses have faced significant challenges over the last year, which we have all had to respond to," Ed Monaghan said. "During these challenging times, Mactaggart & Mickel have retained its reputation for excellence and for doing things the right way. I have been humbled to lead our company through this period and am honoured to represent Scottish businesses on the UK stage."
The award was given for the group's performance during the three years leading up to April 2020. During this time, the housebuilder has invested in England, where it has a dedicated team and is actively building new homes; become only the second UK housebuilder to earn Investors in People Platinum accreditation; launched a new brand to unify the group's communications approach and emphasise the family heritage; and maintained a five-star rating for customer satisfaction by the Home Builders Federation for eight consecutive years
IoD judges said, "Ed is at the helm of a substantial and long-established family business. While he is not a family member, he is pivotal to the continuation of the family's values, which is usually a very difficult task. The business has a model set of governance arrangements and Ed is deeply involved in that. He also demonstrates significant experience and understanding of what is required to be at the helm of one of Scotland's premier family businesses."


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Amazing. Stopped by on my way out of Zion NP. I got the spinach quiche and iced coffee, and it was on point.
Stopped here on the way to Mount Zion loved the coffee and delicious scones homemade scones.The cutest lil cafe, loved loved loved patio area and decor was very cool; gorgeous mountainous views and cool local art. Would def come back.
This place could be dropped in to any beatnik destination on a country road. It is exactly what travelers will appreciate. Fresh food, amazing coffee drinks and free wifi in a casual environment. They are committed to using environmentally responsible coffee vendors, which I appreciate. Their individual quiches are about $4 but I love them way too much. :) I wish they had a broader menu but the limits fit with the environment. You can't get a heavy meal here but you can get a great daily special.


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Season 2 Game Overview
Welcome to our Clue Hunt through spaces and time in Benton County Oregon. Over the next several weeks you'll embark on an adventure taking you to 5 unique locations in the county, many of which are said to be harboring guests from a different era.
And, before you do anything else, please take a moment to register for the Grand Finale! The event itself is FREE, and includes a final clue hunt in the Corvallis Museum of the Benton County Historical Society, and a celebratory gathering. Just click the button below and a new tab to a Google form will open. THANK YOU for taking care of that first! 😀
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Three years after its debut in Japan, Toyota's Prius hybrid gasoline/electric car is finally coming to Europe.
The updated European version of the Prius offers improved performance over the model that has been sold in Japan. The new model also has mechanical refinements and color and trim features intended to appeal to European consumers.
The four-door, 72hp Prius can run either on its 1.5-liter engine, its electric motor - or a combination of both. It is 4320mm long - midway between a Volkswagen Golf and Passat - and sits on a 2550mm wheelbase.
'We see hybrid cars as a mainstream product,' said Steve Settle, director of customer services at Toyota Motor Europe in Brussels.
The Prius is expected to sell 5,000 units in Europe in 2001, but Toyota is cautious about long-term forecasts.
Toyota has sold 40,000 Prius cars in Japan since late 1997. Sales started in July in the USA. So far 3,400 units have been sold there.
Toyota dealers offering the Prius have been specially equipped to service the hybrid system.
'Every distributor has two Prius specialists and each dealer should have at least two trained technicians with appropriate electric testing equipment,' Settle said.
Eighty out of 230 Toyota dealers in the UK have applied to sell the Prius so far. In the Netherlands, all 80 Toyota dealers have shown an interest in selling the car.
Toyota plans print and TV advertising campaigns.
The customer profile for the Prius was defined during a pilot project in Sweden.
'In Sweden, ISO 14001 environmentally-certified companies in particular showed interest,' Settle said.
Europe counts for half of the global total of 7,000 ISO 14001-certified companies, he said.
'We also expect sales to rental and lease companies who want to make a statement with an eco-friendly car,' Settle said.
Toyota is also counting on competition from other carmakers with hybrid vehicles to focus attention on such models.
Honda also offers a hybrid - the two-door Insight that is on sale only in the UK. Honda says it has no plans yet to sell the Insight in the rest of Europe.
In the UK, the Toyota is priced at 16,495 (E27,235) compared with 17,000 for the Honda.
In most countries, the Prius benefits from lower tax rates compared with normal cars. In the Netherlands, for example, the price incentive is about 30 percent.
Toyota is still negotiating tax incentives in Greece, Belgium and Ireland. In Norway, where car taxes are based on vehicle weight, the tax will be lowered by an amount reflecting the extra weight for hybrid components. The Prius won't be offered in Denmark, because of the country's high car tax rates.
Electronic management of the hybrid system has been refined for the European version of the Prius. Average fuel consumption is 5.1 liters per 100 km. CO2 emissions of 120 g/km are 40 percent lower than normal gasoline-powered cars, Toyota says.
Honda's Insight uses only 3.4 liters of fuel per 100 km, with just 80g/km CO2 emissions.
Oi said Toyota's hybrid system was not developed for the Prius alone. 'It can be applied to all sorts of models,' he said.
Honda has also developed further hybrid applications. Honda's new Civic is expected to be offered in hybrid form within 18 months.


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Q: Unable to Clone Gerrit Repository I am trying to connect to gerrit hosted on my VPS. I am using Git Bash for windows. I have generated SSH keys using ssh-keygen in GitBash and added key on gerrit server as well.
when i run ssh -p 29418 <username>@<gerrit-server> i will see below welcome message
  ****    Welcome to Gerrit Code Review    ****

  Hi Full Name, you have successfully connected over SSH.

  Unfortunately, interactive shells are disabled.
  To clone a hosted Git repository, use:

  git clone ssh://username@<gerrit-server>:29418/REPOSITORY_NAME.git

but when i clone the repository by running following command
git clone ssh://<username>@<gerrit-server>:29418/project-name.git

i see the following error in my Git Bash terminal
Cloning into 'project-name'...
ssh_exchange_identification: Connection closed by remote host
fatal: Could not read from remote repository.

Please make sure you have the correct access rights
and the repository exists.

I am not able to understand what's going on and how to successfully clone my projects in my machine. Can anyone please help me in this matter?
Update-1:
I am still not able to figure out what the problem is but i just want to share some weird thing which is happening right now. I created another SSH key and this time i added a passphrase for the SSH key. I added that key on the SSH server as well. Normally when there is a passphrase attached to the key the Git Bash terminal should asks for the passphrase to unlock the private key.
Now what's happening right now is if i ssh gerrit server by running command ssh -p 29418 <username>@<gerrit-server> it asks me to unlock passphrase that means its using the correct ssh key and it displays the Gerrit welcome message  The problem is that it don't ask for the passphrase when i run the git clone command listed above, that means that its using some other SSH key that's why i get SSH_exchange_identification error from Gerrit. Is there any other step i need to perform before cloning? Do i have to do any Git Setting to successfully clone Git Repository?

A: Configure your git settings -> config
add user.name and email (which is used in your gerrit settings)

A: I was also facing same problem, Its not working for latest versions of Git.
It worked fine for me for git version - 2.29.3.
If you want to identify which ssh key is being used then try adding this a file inside .ssh folder named as config with below content. This will help you identify which ssh-key is being used -
# Gerrit
Host gerrit.*.com
   host gerrit.*.com
   user user_name
   PreferredAuthentications publickey
   IdentityFile ~/.ssh/id_rsa

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Ocean City's Pip the Beach Cat makes waves with new children's book
Pip the Beach Cat, who has become an Ocean City celebrity has released a children's book titled "Pip's Guide to Ocean City Vol. 1."
Ocean City's Pip the Beach Cat makes waves with new children's book Pip the Beach Cat, who has become an Ocean City celebrity has released a children's book titled "Pip's Guide to Ocean City Vol. 1." Check out this story on delmarvanow.com: https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/maryland/2019/06/17/ocean-citys-favorite-cat-has-released-childrens-book-pip-beach-cat/1441984001/
Lucas Gonzalez, Salisbury Daily Times Published 6:00 a.m. ET June 17, 2019 | Updated 9:59 a.m. ET June 17, 2019
Pip the Beach Cat makes waves in Ocean City with his adventures Produced by Megan Raymond, Salisbury Daily Times
Ocean City's favorite cat is continuing to grow in popularity with the release of a self-published book.
Within the last year, Pip the Beach Cat has made a name for himself during his adventures in the resort town, garnering more than 15,000 followers on Facebook.
When Pip wasn't trekking the beaches, riding a paddle board, or taking a dip in the ocean in recent months, he was working on a children's book about things to do in Ocean City.
"Pip's Guide to Ocean City Vol. I," narrated by none other than Pip himself, focuses on the favorite locations and activities of Pip's owner Emily Meadows and her family.
Pip the Beach Cat shows off his first book and special pip plush in Ocean City, Md. on Wednesday, June 12, 2019. (Photo: MEGAN RAYMOND/SALISBURY DAILY TIMES)
"We wanted to capture some of what is in Ocean City now before it is gone, including buildings, businesses and trends," said Meadows, who ghostwrote the book. "As an Ocean City native, I am so proud of this book and the activities it captures."
According to Meadows, the book was inspired by activities she and her family did when she was a kid. The book includes locations she wants the new generation of children to know about while still providing a nostalgia factor for adults who grew up in or visited Ocean City.
Read more on Pip: Ocean City's Beach Cat makes waves with his adventures
"We wrote the book without any monetary compensation from local businesses — meaning what you find in it is what we truly believe represents our town," Meadows said.
Meadows and Pip have also visited several area schools and libraries, where they've held story times with kids, answered questions and taught lessons in kindness toward animals and in the self-publishing process.
"We also teach that if a cat can write a book, so can you," Meadows said. "Behind all of this, our main message is just to bring something really joyful and something really fun."
More photos of Pip below.
This beach cat leads a much more exciting life than we ever will. Animalkind, USA TODAY
"Pip's Guide to Ocean City Vol. I" is available for purchase online at Pip's store, and in person at several locations.
You can find it at The Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum on the Boardwalk, and at 'Pip-Up' Shops at The Residence Inn Marriott from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays for guests only, The Commander Hotel from 3-6 p.m. Thursdays for guests and the public, the Residence Inn Marriott from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, and Ocean City Gallery on the Boardwalk from 6-8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
If you purchase the book directly from Emily and Pip, you can get a paw-signed copy. You can also get one with a personalized message in the front cover if you buy from Emily and Pip or through Pip's online store.
PHOTOS: Pip the Beach Cat making waves with new book
Pip the Beach Cat waits to take a ride on a paddle board on at Odyssea Watersports in Ocean City, Md. on Wednesday, June 12, 2019. MEGAN RAYMOND/SALISBURY DAILY TIMES
Pip the Beach Cat shows off his first book and special pip plush in Ocean City, Md. on Wednesday, June 12, 2019. MEGAN RAYMOND/SALISBURY DAILY TIMES
Pip the Beach Cat goes paddle boarding with his Dad on at Odyssea Watersports in Ocean City, Md. on Wednesday, June 12, 2019. MEGAN RAYMOND/SALISBURY DAILY TIMES
Pip the Beach Cat's first book and special Pip Plush. MEGAN RAYMOND/SALISBURY DAILY TIMES
Pip the beach cat plays skee ball on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018 at Playland in Ocean City. Staff Photo by Megan Raymond
Pip the beach cat plays multiple games at Playland on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018 at in Ocean City. Staff Photo by Megan Raymond
Pip the beach cat plays at the beach at the Ocean City Inlet on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018. Staff Photo by Megan Raymond
Pip the Beach Cat rides in his cat bubble to the beach to play. Staff Photo by Megan Raymond
The book will eventually be available from major retailers including Amazon and Barnes & Noble, but those copies won't be signed, Meadows said.
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Fifteen percent of the book's proceeds will be donated to charities including The Cricket Center, Surf Into Integrity and Worcester County Humane Society. Meadows said as Pip attends events, he'll donate $3 from every book to the organizations.
Work on Vol. II is expected to begin this summer, with an anticipated release for next year, Meadows said.
For a complete list of what Pip is up to this summer, check out pipthebeachcat.com.
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Enjoy the delicious Hyderabadi Cuisine with Indian essence being in Melbourne. Nawab's Palace - one of the top Indian Restaurants in Melbourne, offers same tasty and traditional dishes full of authentic Hyderabadi food here in docklands as those of your favourite restaurant in India. All the ingredients are chosen with great care and specifications; with this the Hyderabadi style makes each recipe a mouth watering course.
The mixed taste of Mughlai and Persian cuisine is what Hyderabadi cuisine is all about. The spices, meat, or rice are chosen with care and cooked with specific time and temperature while preparing a dish of Hyderabadi cuisine adding a distinct taste and aroma to the dish. Utensils made of copper, brass; earthen pots are used for cooking which also involves the direct use of fire, adding to the originality of Hyderabadi cuisine. Hyderabadi cuisines are slightly sour, hot and richly blessed with nuts and assorted spices and cooked in pure ghee.
The ingredients used and the method of making gives the dish its name for example "Murgh do pyaza" gets its name from the onions which are added twice to the dish in two different ways.
The base of dishes popularly known as "Gravy" is exclusive blend of herbs, spices and condiments. Hyderabad's most famous dish is Hyderabadi Biryani, a meat – and – rice dish. An authentic meal of Hyderabad inseparably includes a Mutton Biryani. Other very popular biryanis are chicken and vegetarian biryani. The "Kebabs" is one more special dish of Hyderabadi cuisine, the "Shammi Kebab" is one most popular type.
Hyderabadi cuisine is a princely legacy of the Nizams. In olden times Some 26 varieties of Biryanis were served to the guests of the Nizams. The recipes of many dishes were a well-kept secret that pass only down the family line or from the Teacher to his Pupil. The Head chefs or popularly known as "Khansas" were treated with due respect in the times of Nizams. A mealtime was celebrated as ritual each time concerted delicious dishes in Hyderabadi home.
In lucknowi "Nawabi" is synonymous with "Shahi" which truly signifies the richness of Hyderabadi cuisine.


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Affordability and Value
Affording a Liberal Arts Education
Getting the Most Out of Your College Experience
STEM and the Liberal Arts
Graduating on Time
Starting Your Career in the Right Job
Contributing to Your Community
Transition to college
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Do You Know JEO?
James Edward Oglethorpe, founder of the colony of Georgia, was born on December 22, 1696, in Yorkshire, England. After graduating from Eton and Corpus Christi College, Oxford, Oglethorpe began a military career in 1717, fighting against the Turks under Prince Eugene of Savoy.
Championing the Oppressed
From 1722 to 1743, Oglethorpe served in the British House of Commons, gaining a reputation as the champion of the oppressed. He pressed for the elimination of English prison abuses and, in 1732, defended the North American colonies' right to trade freely with Britain and the other colonies.
Founding a Colony
The prison reforms Oglethorpe had championed soon inspired him to propose a charity colony in America. On June 9, 1732, the crown granted a charter to the Trustees for Establishing the Colony of Georgia. Oglethorpe himself led the first group of 114 colonists on the frigate Anne, landing at the site of today's Savannah on February 1, 1733. The original charter banned slavery and granted religious freedom, leading to the foundation of a Jewish community in Savannah.
The Battle of Bloody Marsh
In 1742, Oglethorpe called upon his military experience and Georgia's fledgling militia to defend the colony from a Spanish invasion on St. Simons Island. Oglethorpe and his militia defeated the invaders in the Battle of Bloody Marsh, which is credited as the turning point between England and Spain's fight for control of southeastern North America.
An Opponent of Slavery
In 1746, Oglethorpe was falsely accused of treason by a disgruntled military office and driven from public life, although he retained his title as general and – at the time of the American Revolution—was the senior office in the British Army. He did not publicly comment on the war, but in private he tried to convince the government to negotiate a truce in 1777-1778. Throughout his life, Oglethorpe remained an outspoken opponent of slavery in the colonies.
"Great Esteem"
At the age of 88 the General died at Cranham Hall on June 30, 1785. Three weeks before his death he called on John Adams, newly appointed ambassador to England from the United States of America, to express his "great esteem and regard for America"—the new country in whose creation he had played and important role.
How Does OU Pay Homage to its Namesake?
Thornwell Jacobs, who became the Oglethorpe president for nearly three decades, intended for the new campus to be a "living memorial" to James Oglethorpe.
Oglethorpe Day
Held in February, a beloved tradition, Oglethorpe Day annually commemorates the anniversary of General James Edward Oglethorpe's arrival in the new world in Savannah, GA. Oglethorpe Day celebrations include the spirited "Petrels of Fire" race on the quad, an esteemed guest speaker, and other Oglethorpe-related activities throughout the day.
Nescit Cedere
The Oglethorpe University motto, Nescit Cedere, a Latin phrase pronounced "nes-keet keh-deh-reh," was adopted from the Oglethorpe family crest as the University's motto. It translates as "he does not know (how) to give up" and perfectly captures the pride and tenacity of the Oglethorpe community.
Gothic revival architecture
The distinctive Gothic revival architecture of the buildings on the main quad of the Oglethorpe campus was inspired by the honorary alma mater of James Oglethorpe, Corpus Christi College, Oxford.
Battle of Bloody Marsh
Each year, a team of students and a team of faculty and staff meet to do battle … via tug-of-war. The annual "Battle of Bloody Marsh" is named for the famous 1742 battle in which General Oglethorpe's forces defeated the Spanish troops in South Georgia.
Mascot: the Stormy Petrel
Oglethorpe University's mascot is the Stormy Petrel, affectionately called "Petey" by our students. This unusual mascot – a small, persistent seabird, according to legend, had inspired James Oglethorpe while on board ship to Georgia in 1732. The Oglethorpe University nickname "Stormy Petrels" is unique in intercollegiate athletics.


A research proposal on the impact of technology use in a pre-K classroom.
A review of the literature on the ethical demands on the director of a preschool.
An overview of the importance of Kindergarten in a child's development.
A research paper on parent perceptions of the transition from early intervention programs to early childhood programs.


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With World Fisheries Day coming up on November 21, today's Flashback Friday is a look back at The Rome Declaration for responsible inland fisheries.
Many people associate the term "fisheries" with boats on the ocean, but substantial fishing also takes place in rivers, lakes, and wetlands. These "inland fisheries" are often overlooked, but are important for food security, recreation, and livelihoods, especially in developing countries. Regardless of whether an inland fishery is large or small, it likely faces challenges regionally or globally. Many external factors can threaten inland fisheries, such as degraded water quality, rapid development in watersheds, and competition for water resources. Given the growing human population and our demand for both freshwater and fisheries resources, it will be increasingly important to effectively manage and sustain these fisheries. The Global Conference on Inland Fisheries, held in Rome in January 2015, was hosted by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and Michigan State University to assess challenges and take stock of inland fisheries world-wide. The outcome of this meeting was synthesized in a recent publication called The Rome Declaration: Ten Steps to Responsible Inland Fisheries, which outlines a recommended path towards sustainable inland fisheries.
At FISHBIO, we were pleased to see our mission to provide sound science on fish and fisheries reflected in these ten steps. The first step, to assess fish production to facilitate fisheries management, is at the core of our monitoring work. Each year, we enumerate California trout and salmon populations to provide accurate information about their production in the San Joaquin River basin. Other links to the Rome Declaration include our work in Laos partnering with communities to develop co-management of Fish Conservation Zones, which falls under Step 4, and our effort to communicate fisheries science to a diversity of people through our website, videos, and newsletters, which falls under Step 5.
These steps are all highly relevant to the Mekong River, which provides the world's largest harvest of freshwater biomass. FISHBIO supports the efforts of the Mekong Fish Network (MFN) in the region, which are well-aligned with these steps outlined in the Rome Declaration. In particular, one of the primary goals of the MFN is to improve scientific communication (Step 5) by connecting individuals, researchers, and resource managers from public, private, and academic groups across the Lower Mekong Basin. The MFN also aims to encourage collaboration between researchers across boundaries and sectors (Step 7). The Rome Declaration also highlights the need for increased support to improve the capacity of fisheries resource officers to conduct standardized monitoring, which is another objective of the MFN. Achieving these steps on a global scale is daunting, and it will take a concerted effort by researchers, resource managers, donors and the private sector working together to move down this path. Given the crucial importance of inland fisheries, we hope the Rome Declaration offers a good starting point to encourage researchers and resource managers alike to collaborate and communicate to improve the state of inland fishery science and management.


High-performance hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) catalysts are compelling for the conversion of renewable electricity to fuels and feedstocks. The best HER catalysts rely on the use of platinum and show the highest performance in acidic media. Efficient HER catalysts based on inexpensive and Earth-abundant elements that operate in neutral (hence biocompatible) media could enable low-cost direct seawater splitting and the realization of bio-upgraded chemical fuels. In the challenging neutral-pH environment, water splitting is a multistep reaction. Here we present a HER catalyst comprising Ni and CrOx sites doped onto a Cu surface that operates efficiently in neutral media. The Ni and CrOx sites have strong binding energies for hydrogen and hydroxyl groups, respectively, which accelerates water dissociation, whereas the Cu has a weak hydrogen binding energy, promoting hydride coupling. The resulting catalyst exhibits a 48 mV overpotential at a current density of 10 mA cm−2 in a pH 7 buffer electrolyte. These findings suggest design principles for inexpensive, efficient and biocompatible catalytic systems.
Turner, J. A. Sustainable hydrogen production. Science 305, 972–974 (2014).
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Zheng, Y. et al. High electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution activity of an anomalous ruthenium catalyst. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 138, 16174–16181 (2016).
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This work was supported by the Ontario Research Fund: Research Excellence Program, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) of Canada, and the Connaught Global Challenge programme of the University of Toronto. F.P.G.d.A. acknowledges financial support from the Connaught Fund. P.D.L acknowledges financial support from NSERC in the form of the Canada Graduate Scholarship – Doctoral (CGS-D) award. This research used resources of the Advanced Light Source, which is a DOE Office of Science User Facility under contract no. DE-AC02-05CH11231. This research also used resources of the Advanced Photon Source, an Office of Science User Facility operated for the US Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science by Argonne National Laboratory and was supported by the US DOE under contract no. DE-AC02-06CH11357, and the Canadian Light Source and its funding partners. All DFT computations were performed on the IBM BlueGene/Q supercomputer with support from the Southern Ontario Smart Computing Innovation Platform (SOSCIP). SOSCIP is funded by the Federal Economic Development Agency of Southern Ontario, the Province of Ontario, IBM Canada Ltd., Ontario Centres of Excellence, Mitacs, and 15 Ontario academic member institutions.
These authors contributed equally: Cao-Thang Dinh, Ankit Jain, F. Pelayo García de Arquer.
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Nintendo 3DS: Futuristic Handheld, Retro Battery
By Devin Connors 22 March 2011
The Nintendo 3DS launches in North America on March 27th. Is this new glasses-free 3D goodness worth your hard-earned $250?
Included Applications and Software
The Hardware
3DS Menus, User Interface
Augmented Reality: AR Cards and Face Raiders
Launch Titles, Game Reviews
So How Good is the 3D, Anyway?
Battery Life: Where's the Beef?
Should you buy a 3DS?
The 3DS includes a healthy amount of non-gaming software. The Mii Maker is very similar to the one found on the Nintendo Wii, so you can create a Mii in your own image, or go crazy make an awesome Admiral Ackbar avatar. The biggest addition here is the ability to create Mii's from photos taken with the front-facing 3DS camera. Beyond that it's pretty self-explanatory: Make a Mii and have it represent in you in certain 3DS games. Your Mii profile is a little more fleshed out this time, and has more connections to the outside world than its Wii counterpart. When it comes to StreetPass, Nintendo's take on NFC, you can allow your Mii to be copied to other 3DS devices you happen to come across. You can also make custom QR codes for your Mii to make sharing with friends that much easier.
Your Mii is also what people will see when they add you to their friend's list. Your friend card displays a Mii of your choice, your friend code, a 16-character message (something like "Hello World!"), your favorite game, and online status (you can keep this private if you prefer). Nintendo is still using Friend Codes instead of say, and email address or username, but this time around you have ONE code, tied to your 3DS console, instead of a new code for every game you play.
The 3DS also includes a camera and an audio recorder. The camera app lets you take 2D photos of yourself with the front-facing camera, or 2D/3D photos using the dual sensors on the back. After taking a photo, you can use the Graffiti tool to make it a little more festive. The audio recording app lets record small sound bites (ten seconds each), which you can edit to go slower or faster, change the pitch, or add effects like a parakeet. This is a silly, but fun, add on that exists simply to make use of the microphone. Other software, like the Settings menu, Download Play, and the Activity Log, is standard Nintendo fare.
One quick note: Some software, like the 3DS Web Browser and the eShop, hasn't been activated yet. Nintendo has told us both will be made available via firmware updates at some point in the future.
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tapher 22 March 2011 09:09
I am Yoshi's Great Partner!
MULTITAKSING!
septembrium 22 March 2011 19:37
Anyone know what the specs are on the QR Code reader features of the Nintendo 3DS? It's pretty hard to find information about it. Can't wait to get my hand on it by the way!
dconnors 22 March 2011 23:36
septembriumAnyone know what the specs are on the QR Code reader features of the Nintendo 3DS? It's pretty hard to find information about it. Can't wait to get my hand on it by the way!
Are you looking for something specific? To read QR codes you use the camera on the back of the 3DS, but beyond that Nintendo has been pretty tight-lipped on things.
-Devin
shqtth 23 March 2011 04:52
Not an untested technology. Most of the samsung LCD displsys had this 3d technology at the Vancouver 2010 (winder olympics).
I seen it when I visited the Ontario Pavilion. It was quite cool. And it works !
Nexus52085 23 March 2011 10:02
Nice review. Thanks, Toms. I really don't think I'll be able to get one on day one, even though I'd really like to. That being said, I played this thing at the demo station in Grand Central, and it is a whole lot of fun.
arlandi 25 March 2011 08:41
Speaking as a father of 2 girls:
The short battery life issue may be a good thing for children playing this gadget. since sometimes they can be glued to their games for a very long time. short battery life will force them to take a break and do other things (like study, do their homework, etc).
Speaking as a gamer:
i hope this thing will autosave whenever battery power is drained...
arlandiSpeaking as a father of 2 girls:The short battery life issue may be a good thing for children playing this gadget. since sometimes they can be glued to their games for a very long time. short battery life will force them to take a break and do other things (like study, do their homework, etc).Speaking as a gamer:i hope this thing will autosave whenever battery power is drained...
Auto-saving is usually a game-side feature. There are two battery indicator lights that flash red once the battery is close to drained, so you should get plenty of warning so you can plug the 3DS in.
I was really impress with this write up. My oldest was starting to get all starry-eyed about this. But I think that we can wait for the next generation and see if the battery life improves. Here in Southern Cali... 2.5 hours is a typical car ride (stoopid traffic)... and the DS lite can easily get us there and back.
Thanks for the article!


The California Horse Racing Board reports that 3-year-old The One We Stole is dead after breaking down in the 6th at Los Alamitos September 26. A claimer for all of 2015, her final owners had her "For Sale" at $2,500 the day she died. This is horseracing.
Despite the horrific suffering and death of WOLF KING – his owner is allowed to continue to race horses.
Meanwhile, Elliott says all horsemen racing at Parx have a responsibility to their equine athletes.


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Define the policy of the Church in education, both religious and secular, and, in promotion of this policy, to take such steps as may be deemed necessary to co–ordinate activities in all fields of education affecting the interests of the Church of Ireland;
Maintain close contact with Government, Diocesan Boards of Education, and other educational and school authorities with a view to ascertaining the most efficient and economical use of resources including funds, transport facilities and teachers;
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Advise the General Synod of developments in educational policy in the Republic of Ireland and will represent the Church as an educational partner to the Department of Education and other educational bodies;
Support, through the Follow Me programme, Religious Education in primary schools under Protestant management;
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Have power to represent the Board of Education of the General Synod in all educational matters affecting only Northern Ireland;
Nominate Church of Ireland representatives to any education body in Northern Ireland as required (examples of such bodies are the Transferor Representatives' Council, the Education Authority, and the Controlled Schools' Support Council);
Work at all times to preserve and exercise the statutory rights accorded to the Church of Ireland as a transferor church and as managing authority in respect of those schools not transferred to state control;
Work, as appropriate, with other transferor churches to ensure that the statutory requirements as set out in the Education and Libraries (Northern Ireland) Order 1986 in respect of the provision Religious Education and collective worship in controlled and voluntary schools other than nursery and special schools are preserved and complied with;
Develop, in conjunction with other churches, a clear and shared vision of education shaped by core values of the Christian faith;
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Liaise with other churches within the Transferor Representatives' Council (TRC) in promoting the interests and safeguarding the rights of transferors;
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Make submissions to relevant Government consultations;
Engage with Institutions of Higher Education regarding the future preparation of teachers for the Controlled sector;
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ER doctor who mocked patient suspended
LOS GATOS (AP) — A Northern California emergency room doctor has been suspended after cursing and mocking a man who said he had an anxiety attack.
The San Jose Mercury News reports that Dr. Beth Keegstra, a contract doctor with El Camino Hospital in Los Gatos, was suspended after she was recorded on June 11 questioning whether 20-year-old Samuel Bardwell was sick or just looking for drugs.
Bardwell's father, Donald, said his son suffers anxiety attacks and takes the drug Klonopin. But the college student hadn't picked up a prescription for two days before suffering an attack after basketball practice.
The father recorded Keegstra scoffing when Samuel Bardwell says he can't inhale.
She replies: "you must be dead" and calls him "the least sick of all the people who are here."


We Made it to the New York Times!
Geography defines East Tennessee as a land of mountains and valleys and with a history and heritage apart from the rest of the state. The East Tennessee Historical Society recognizes this distinctiveness with programs and exhibitions uniquely tailored to the region. The ETHS educational mission is to engage the public with the message that history is important.
Guilford Dudley, of Tennessee, was appointed ambassador to Denmark in 1969.


Delete my Facebook Account: Enough of the endless extraneous Facebook post, countless friends requests from unknown individuals and intrusion of privacy by unwanted friends. Here is the basic steps to follow in order to delete your account.
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And it's done. Remember if you want to access this same account, you have to go through the normal login again using your email or phone number and password, your friends, posts and messages will be restored.
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In case you have a change of heart and wish to activate your Facebook account back after requesting for removal, remember to login instantly. I hope this article was helpful!


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Ban on screening Steven Spielberg's 'The Post' overturned in Lebanon
Steven Spielberg at Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center in New York, March 27, 2017. (Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
(JTA) – Lebanon's Interior Ministry has overturned a ban on screening "The Post," a film directed by Steven Spielberg.
Lebanon's censorship board had made the decision to ban the movie based on a "boycott Israel" list, which Spielberg appears on since he shot some scenes from the 1993 film "Schindler's List" in Jerusalem, the Hollywood Reporter reported Sunday, citing a source involved with the newspaper drama's international rollout.
But on Wednesday, the Interior Ministry decided not to sign off on the decision.
"Interior Minister Nohad Mashnouk is going to allow the film to be shown," a senior ministry official told the French news agency AFP.
The company distributing the film in Lebanon confirmed to AFP that the film about the Washington Post's pursuit and publishing of the Pentagon Papers would be released in theatres in the capital of Beirut and elsewhere on Thursday.
In the past three years, at least five films directed or produced by Spielberg were screened in Lebanon, including "The BFG" and "Bridge of Spies."
AFP reported that a second film was censored by Lebanon this week. The film, "Jungle," starring Daniel Radcliffe, is about the Israeli adventurer Yossi Ghinsberg, who was lost in an uncharted part of the Bolivian Amazon in 1981. The film already had been playing in theatres for two weeks when it was censored and removed. In addition to the main character in the film being Israeli, one of the film's producers also is Israeli.
Lebanon is officially at war with Israel and bans Israeli products. Lebanese citizens are not allowed to travel or have contact with Israeli citizens.


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Q: A proof that $EX_n\to EX$ for uniformly integrable $\{X_n\}$ with $X_n\to X$ a.s. I'm having some trouble following someone's proof of the following result:
Assume that $\{X_n\}$ are uniformly integrable and that $X_n\to X$ a.s.;
then $EX_n\to EX$.
First, the author shows that $X$ is integrable, and I'm fine with that. But I don't understand how exactly she concludes that
$$
\limsup_{n\to\infty}E|X_n-X|=0.
$$
Fix $\epsilon>0$. By the integrability of $X$ and the uniform integrability of $\{X_n\}$, the author can choose an $M$ such that
$$
\sup_n E\ (1_{\{|X_n|\ge M\}}|X_n|)\le\epsilon\quad\text{and}\quad E\ (1_{\{|X|\ge M\}}|X|)\le\epsilon.
$$
I'm also fine with the identity
\begin{align} |x-y| & \le 1_{\{|x-y|\le 2M\}}|x-y|+1_{\{|x-y|\ge 2M\}}|x-y|\\
 & \le 1_{\{|x-y|\le 2M\}}|x-y|+(1_{\{|x|\ge M\}}+1_{\{|y|\ge M\}})(|x|+|y|).
\tag{1}
\end{align}
My question is, how exactly does this identity imply that
\begin{align}  \limsup_{n\to\infty}E|X_n-X|  \le &  \limsup_{n\to\infty}E(1_{\{|X_n-X|\le 2M\}}|X_n-X|)\\ &\ +2 \limsup_{n\to\infty}E(1_{\{|X_n|\ge M\}}|X_n|)
 + 2E(1_{\{|X|\ge M\}}|X|)?
\tag{2}
 \end{align}
Specifically, how do the four terms in
$$(1_{\{|x|\ge M\}}+1_{\{|y|\ge M\}})(|x|+|y|)$$
become $$2 \limsup_{n\to\infty}E(1_{\{|X_n|\ge M\}}|X_n|)
 + 2E(1_{\{|X|\ge M\}}|X|)?$$
EDIT: d.k.o. explains below why
$$|x-y|
\le 1_{\{|x-y|\le 2M\}}|x-y|+2|x|1_{\{|x|\ge M\}}+2|y|1_{\{|y|\ge M\}},
\tag{3}$$
from which $(2)$ is immediate. So, if the author claimed that $(2)$ follows from $(3)$, I'd have no question. Her claim in the proof, however, is that $(2)$ is a consequence of $(1)$. I'd still like to ask if this is actually true?

A: The inequality follows from the fact that $|x-y|\le |x|+|y|\le 2\{|x|\vee|y|\}\le 2\{|x|+|y|\}$. Namely,
$$|X_n-X|=|X_n-X|\cdot 1\{|X_n-X|\le 2M\}+|X_n-X|\cdot 1\{|X_n-X|> 2M\}$$
$$\le |X_n-X|\cdot 1\{|X_n-X|\le 2M\}+2[|X_n|\vee |X|]\cdot 1\{2[|X_n|\vee |X|]>2M\}$$
$$\le |X_n-X|\cdot 1\{|X_n-X|\le 2M\}+2|X_n|\cdot 1\{|X_n|>M\}+2|X|\cdot 1\{|X|>M\}$$

A: You can consider
$$ 1_{\{\vert x\vert>M\}} (\vert x\vert + \vert y\vert)  = 1_{\vert x\vert >M} \vert x\vert + 1_{\vert x\vert >M}1_{\vert y\vert> M} \vert y\vert +1_{\vert x\vert >M}1_{\vert y\vert \leq M} \vert y\vert \leq  1_{\vert x\vert >M} \vert x\vert + 1_{\vert y\vert> M} \vert y\vert + 1_{\vert x\vert >M}1_{\vert y\vert \leq M} \vert y\vert $$
Similarly:
$$ 1_{\{\vert y\vert>M\}} (\vert x\vert + \vert y\vert)  \leq  1_{\vert x\vert >M} \vert x\vert + 1_{\vert y\vert> M} \vert y\vert + 1_{\vert y\vert >M}1_{\vert x\vert \leq M} \vert x\vert$$
So you can fix $\epsilon > 0$  an take $M$ such that  $$\mathbb{E} (1_{\vert y\vert >M}1_{\vert x\vert \leq M} \vert x\vert) \leq \mathbb{E} (1_{\vert y\vert >M}\vert y\vert )  < \epsilon$$
and
$$\mathbb{E} (1_{\vert x\vert >M}1_{\vert y\vert \leq M} \vert y\vert) \leq \mathbb{E} (1_{\vert x\vert >M}\vert x\vert )  < \epsilon$$
that should work (once $\epsilon$ is arbitrary)

A: Do you know Egoroff's theorem? Forgive me for rephrasing this result in non-probabilistic notation but here is how I'd state and prove it. We want to show that $f_n \to f$ in $L^1(X)$ for $\mu(X)=1$ and $f_n \to f$ almost everywhere.
Pick $\delta>0$. Egoroff's Theorem states that there is a set $A_{\delta} \subset X$ with $\mu(X\setminus A_{\delta}) < \delta$ when $\mu(X)<\infty$. This means we can write
$$\int_X |f_n - f| d\mu \leq \int_{A_\delta} |f_n-f| d\mu + \int_{X \setminus A_\delta} |f_n| d\mu + \int_{X \setminus A_\delta} |f| d\mu$$
where the last two terms we got from the triangle inequality. Uniform integrability means these last two terms are less than $\epsilon>0$ each. So
$$\int_X |f_n - f| d\mu \leq \int_{A_\delta} |f_n-f| d\mu + 2\epsilon.$$
By Egoroff's (remember), we can take the limsup of each side but pass the integral through the second integral term on the right side since the convergence is uniform. Hence
$$\limsup_{n \to \infty} \int_X |f_n - f| d\mu \leq 2 \epsilon.$$
But take $\epsilon \to 0$ to get the result.


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Moore, Okla. School Destroyed by Violent Tornado Set to Reopen
Photo Credit: Twitter/Moore Public Schools
(Volunteers build a new playground at the rebuilt Plaza Towers Elementary.)
May 20, 2013 is a day etched in to the minds of thousands across Oklahoma. That's the day an EF-5 tornado ripped through the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore — flattening houses, shredding businesses and causing catastrophic damage to two schools in the town. One of those schools, Plaza Towers Elementary, was the site of unimaginable heartbreak; that's where seven students lost their lives.
As the community mourned and began to reassemble the pieces of their shattered lives, the City of Moore made a decision: They would rebuild the school that was at the center of the town's collective sorrow.
Now, more than a year later, Plaza Towers Elementary School is set to reopen next month, starting a new chapter in the school's history. According the KFOR-TV in Oklahoma City, a memorial for the seven students that lost their lives in the tornado is also under construction. The memorial will also commemorate the heroism of many of Moore's residents in the immediate aftermath of the storm.
NewsOK.com reports Plaza Towers and Briarwood Elementary School (the second school that sustained heavy damage) will have "safe areas" to accommodate all students and staff in the event another tornado threatens Moore. The shelters will be FEMA rated, which means they're build to withstand up to 250-mph winds — well north of the EF-5 threshold of 200-mph.
While the school were being rebuilt, classes were being held at other campuses in the district.
Moore's school year is set to start on August 19.
Meteorologist Alan Raymond


In case you have not seen this on the tv this month, here is a spot KSBY is running for Big Brothers Big Sisters. As we wrap up National Mentoring Month, this is a reminder of why we do what we do – pass it along or contact Diane at 805.239.3534 to find out how you can volunteer!
Thank YOU to Katie at Niner Wine Estates for not only becoming a Big Sister, but sharing her perspective with us for National Mentoring Month.
I was in the right place at the right time to become a Big Sister. I had volunteered with the program during my High School years in my hometown, and was looking for a way to start donating my time locally. The winery I work for started getting involved with must! charities and I met newly-initiated Big Sister Becky who was a wonderful combination of "I was terrified to become a Big" and "this is the greatest thing I have pushed myself to do." I was still scared of the concept, but reassured that the feeling was (at least semi) normal.
Fast forward four months and the time has flown. I have been a Big Sister to a (hilarious & talented) 13 year old girl, and while we are different people, our shared sense of humor and approach to the world means we spend a lot of time chatting and laughing. I'm absolutely thrown back into pre-teen years – our circumstances are different but the 8th grade struggles are the same: making friends who are your entire world, navigating the bullies, and trying to find what makes you different. Being a 13 year old is hard – I'm really happy I survived my own go at it.
For anyone out there even entertaining the idea of becoming a Big – do it. It's going to push you out of your comfort zone and make you work, but at the end of the day you'll be happy you did. We all could use a perspective change – it's the best way to grow. With so many great kids out there just looking for someone to be there, you can switch up how you look at the world and learn to appreciate what you have.
It's easy to give money… at least for me it is. Not because I have a lot of money, but because it's easier to just donate cash than to really sacrifice something more precious to me – as in my time. Now don't get me wrong, I volunteer and give of my time through various channels once a week. Some are set times where I serve alongside my family and others are sporadic as needs pop up in the community. But giving of my time is and always will be one of the toughest decisions I make in my life… it's the selfish side of me that keeps me from wanting to make these so called "time giving" commitments.
I have been a big sister for the past 6 months. I am appalled (with myself) that I even thought for one second that I couldn't do it, or that I didn't have the time to spare. I am so thankful that I took the leap of faith and made the commitment. My time with my little sister is AMAZING! This giving of myself and my time to invest in the life of a young 10 year old who just needs someone to be there for her and encourage her in life, has been one of the best gifts I have ever received. I know you are probably reading this and thinking – ya-ya, I've heard this before… (Trust me I've been in your shoes). But, it honestly has been an incredible gift to ME! (Yes, to me – I'm sure it is a gift to my little too, but here is my selfish "real" side being exposed yet again).
Upon diving into my relationship with my little, I had visions (and a few fears) of what was expected of me. For those of you who know me, know that I am a planner with a tiny bit of "type A" (ok…. Maybe a lot more than "tiny") and I like to know what lies ahead. This however was a big mystery, one of which I had little control over. Big Brothers Big Sisters does such an amazing job of matching Bigs and Littles that everything has just happened naturally.
January kicks off National Mentoring Month and what better way to commemorate the new year than to become a mentor…or kick start a friend to be a mentor. Big Brothers Big Sisters needs mentors in the North County – there are kids waiting to be matched as we type. Contact Diane at 805.239.3534 to see how just 6 hours a month can make a difference in the life of a child.
Why Big Brothers Big Sisters – what made you make the call?
I had been curious about the Big Brothers Big Sisters program for quite some time after hearing about it through various sources. In particular, I knew that they were in need of quality male mentors in the north county. I went years thinking that it would be too much time and that my life was too busy as it was. Eventually I met a girl through a friend who worked for the SLO county office and she gave me the push I needed to make the commitment.
What do you like about being a Big Brother and is it what you thought you would like?
I like being a part of their family. And seeing the process of Grant growing up has been a blast. I also like the fact that I am getting valuable insight into what it will be like to be a father, without having the full time and financial commitment. Overall it has been less of a burden and way more rewarding than I had ever dreamed.
Is having a Little Brother a blast from the past to your own childhood? Are the struggles similar?
I give Big Brothers Big Sisters a lot of credit for setting up such a great match. It actually took close to three months while they found the perfect fit. Not only does he remind me a lot of myself at that age as far as interests, but he even looks like me too! I think that both of us were a little shy during that period and it is nice that I can help him through such an interesting phase for boys.
What is the most challenging part of being a Big Brother?
I would say the most challenging thing is finding creative "kid friendly" activities that fit into your and your little's schedule. For example, I work in the hospitality industry and never get a weekend off, whereas Grant is in school and those would be great times to get together. We make it work.
What would you tell your best friend about becoming a mentor?
I would tell my friend to stop making excuses and just dive in. There are so many kids in need of good mentors in every county that it just makes sense. Giving back to my community has been one of the most fulfilling experiences of my life.
Tablas Creek Vineyard Donates Over $7,000 to must! charities…Again!
One buck. One bottle. So incredibly simple. And those bucks and bottles added up this year to $7,206 for must! charities thanks to our partners at Tablas Creek Vineyard. Each year, during the month of December, for every bottle of wine that was sold in the tasting room, Tablas Creek donated $1 to must! charities. Over the last several years, Tablas Creek Vineyard has infused over $30,000 directly into our community through must! charities project collaborators.
Through this program, Tablas Creek Vineyard is making a difference at the Boys and Girls Club, Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County, Food Bank Coalition and CASA. Together, we are creating sustainable change in the community we live and work.
Let's raise a glass of Tablas to Tablas and cheers to a partner who is making it look easy to do the right thing!
must! charities sat down with Steven Herring, owner of All About Events in Paso Robles, to chat about his involvement with the organization. For two years, Steven has been a partner of must! charities and has recently increased his involvement by joining our Partner Advisory Board. The time and energy our partners invest in our community continues to astound us and Steven is no exception. And yes, that cutie pie pictured is Hudson, quite possibly a future Youth Board member!
The Central Coast is ripe with great causes, why did AAE choose to partner with must! charities?
I gained interest in helping with non-profits when I was about 26 years old. I have sat on the boards of a few different organizations through out the past few years. Once I heard about must! and the mission that they had, it really inspired me to get involved.
Being a father myself now, it has opened my eyes even more to how important it is to have positive role models in childrens' lives. It is very important that every child has a chance to succeed and is given the OPPORTUNITY to do exactly that.
Giving back to the community is more important to me as a individual and my personal gratification. I am always striving to make a difference in in the local community and the little extra time that I have is what I can give back. I am very fortunate that All About Events is able to make financial contributions to must! and other non-profits.
In tot terms, how do you talk about philanthropy with Hudson?
He is still pretty young to understand so I have not had that conversation yet. But he will be introduced as soon as I think he can comprehend… (insert Kyle's note here that she thinks he should apply for the must! charities Youth Board in 2026).
Where do you see All About Events in 10 years?
Our greatest strengths is the long term relationships that we build with the all of of clients. Every team member truly cares about all of the weddings and events we take part in and is dedicated to making sure everything goes flawless on our end. All of the team members and myself are born and raised right here in the area and want to ensure that we give back to the local community in anyway we can and the quality of inventory and customer service is how we do it through All About Events.
Steven embodies hard work, dedication, and giving back to the community and we are thrilled to have him involved in must! charities. The same dedication can be seen a million times over each weekend in our region as All About Events serves weddings, corporate events, and festivals with top quality tenting, rentals and customer service.