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This streaming service so happens to be more current and up to date than Netflix. The drawback about this is that the latest movies and TV shows (from both broadcast and cable) often come with an extra price tag. Regardless, its HBO library is to die for. Episodes of shows you wouldn't find anywhere else like The Sopranos, Six Feet Under, The Wire, Oz, and Band of Brothers are available for free with your subscription, and you won't find them anywhere else. It's HBO content covers up for the lack of its attention-grabbing originals. There are no adds, and the subscription fee is 99$ a year, but if you do the math you'll realize that it's less than 9$ a month.
I like new Roku Streaming Stick+ quite a bit and have one set up on the TV in my bedroom. I spent several days testing it out with a couple of TVs around my house. The Streaming Stick+ is geared for 4K HDR, but can be used with TVs that only stream 1080p. I found it to be really solid with streaming Netflix and Amazon Video even when far away from my WiFi router. If you're looking for lower priced streamer, then check out the new line of Roku media players. If any of them are out of stock at Amazon, you can buy them directly from Roku. Roku is currently offering a free trials of DirecTV Now and HBO Now with an activation of a new Roku device.
Most cable broadband ISPs offer packages that include both internet and television. A few cable providers also offer mobile and phone options. In a lot of cases, there is a discounted subscription price if you bundle your internet, cable TV, and other services. Many customers are surprised to find that buying only one or the other is actually more expensive than choosing a bundled service package.
There are a lot of options out there to stream your favorite shows. Don't feel overwhelmed. They all offer free trials and no contract. There is no risk to try them out. Don't overthink ditching your traditional pay TV provider. Try cutting the cord. If you discover it isn't for you, I'm sure your cable company will be more than happy to take your money again.
PlayStation Vue will lead to ditch cable TV and still enjoy plenty of live channels and DVR features. Ironically, you don't even need a PlayStation. PlayStation Vue has become the third live-TV streaming service to declare price hikes alongside Sling TV and DirecTV Now. Access level will cost$39.99 per month, Core will be $44.99, Elite is $54.99 and Ultra will be $74.99 per month. You can enjoy PlayStation™Vue on multiple devices all at the same time. Watch on the web, stream on up to five devices at once, and watch live TV in every room of your house with PlayStation™Vue.
Even if you get your local CBS station with an antenna, it's still a good service to plumb the huge on-demand library. That's especially true if you're a diehard Star Trek fan. You may already know that Star Trek: Discovery is exclusively produced for CBS All Access. But the streaming service also has 79 epsiodes of the original series, Deep Space Nine, Star Trek Enterprise, The Next Generation, Voyager and Star Trek: The Animated Series.
The first thing you may want to consider is an HD antenna. This doesn't provide a way to watch streaming videos, but if you want to watch live TV, it's the cheapest and simplest solution. You may remember having rabbit ears on your hand-me-down TV as a kid — an HD antenna is basically the modern-day version of that. You hook the device into your TV, put it somewhere near a window and watch as the free channels roll in.
Television has changed remarkably over the past few years. It might be time for your viewing habits to change as well. Unless you enjoy paying more than $100 a month for a cable or satellite subscription you only half use, you're probably considering joining the growing ranks of consumers who have "cut the cord" and are now getting their favorite TV shows, movies and even live sports through the internet and streaming services. Making this change requires some preparation, though. Here's a step-by-step guide to the cord-cutting process. And once you're set up, hop on over to The New York Times's site Watching for personalized TV and movie recommendations.
Liverpool, congratz on the new found freedom. You are off to an excellent start. I live in TX and had spectrum triple play up until July 2016. I still have internet with them at a rate of $57 monthly tax included. I initially had the same setup as you with PSvue and Roku on 6 TVs as we have 4 kids and living room; also powered antenna on roof for all local content with over the air single line DVR to record CBS shows my spouse watches. AS of this monthly, I cut PSvue as well. Since last year, they lost several channels, added taxes and starting in September 2017, increased the rates. AS a result of this, I had to search deeper for better savings and cord cutting. Roku is proprietary and restricts many open source options available to cord cutters. I have now switched all TVs to Amazon Firestick, but not running kodi as many would say. Kodi is 2016, and the new available apps for cord cutters is Terrarium TV, and Mobdro. You can youtube both to see how they easily work. Find you a couple of teens in your area who can help you locate someone to assist you with this firestick project. Let me know if I can be of any further assistance.
I agree with you that "net tv is simply not ready". We're still in relatively new stages of how these all shake out. NOTHING out there now can match the simplicity we're accustomed to with dedicated cable boxes and one interface for all our TV watching. We all have our gripes about the various interfaces offered by Comcast, FIOS, Charter, who have you, but in the end for the "average user" even with their downsides they are "better" than the myriad of interfaces you have to deal with combining the likes of Amazon Video with Netflix with (Hulu/YouTube/DirecTV/etc), alongside the convenience of a single remote with consistent buttons. I do think a LOT of people WANT to switch to streaming-only TV, they try it out before they "cut the cord" and don't like the inconsistency, or they try it after "cutting the cord" and end up going back. Like for me, I already cut the cord and went with PS Vue, but like I said it's missing half the live TV I want to watch, so now on my FireTV boxes or my PS4's I have to use some other app (with totally different controls, user interface, etc.) to get those other channels, then I hop over to Amazon Video or Netflix to watch a movie and that's all different too. Then if my kid wants to watch something, he's got to hop between 3 or 4 or 5 different "apps" to find something of interest.
Up until a couple of years ago I had never paid for cable or satellite tv. I wrote in one post about how I still got all of my favorite shows via streaming alternatives, and how I wasn't really missing anything by not having cable. I realized after we got cable (at my wife's behest) that I HAD been missing watching all of my favorite sports teams because for the most part sports is one of the biggest things you can't really get in all the free streaming options. Now that I've had the sports for a couple of years, I'd have a hard time dropping it I think. At the very least, however, we're making sure to not pay too much for our TV. We just switched from Comcast cable to Dish Network when our promo deal expired and we had to pay $85/month for cable alone. When they wouldn't droip our rates we switched to Dish Network and got more channels for about $40. I'm sure we'll have to do the same again in a year or so when our new deal runs out. *sigh. If only all the sports teams streamed their games live for free!
One of my personal favorites is Amazon Prime, which gives you access to thousands of free TV shows, movies, and documentaries, and there are thousands of other movies and shows available on a pay per view basis. There is a monthly fee to use Amazon Prime, but it is much more than just a TV subscription as you can also get free 2-day shipping from Amazon, borrow Kindle books for free, and more – all for less than $8 a month (Amazon Prime is one of the best deals in the tech world, in my opinion!).
By 2012, however, Time Warner's investors were demanding to know why the company wasn't selling its reruns to Netflix, according to one former Time Warner executive. "We sat out for a few years, and all of Wall Street said, 'What the hell are you guys doing? You're leaving value on the table for your shareholders!' " the former executive said. "So we relented. That was the beginning of the end."
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Cable TV is widely available to U.S. residents, so it's a very popular option. This connection transmits information via an electric current that travels through copper cables buried underground. If cable TV is available in your area, the installation process should be pretty painless, as the infrastructure is already in place. Cable television is a great option for those that don't want to commit to long-term contracts. Some providers like Spectrum offer "no contract" options, but when a contract is required, it's typically shorter than those required for satellite TV. Cable TV plans tend to be more expensive than satellite, and the HD quality isn't as good. However, many providers let you bundle TV with high-speed cable internet to save on your monthly bill!
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Your Local Library: Your local library will most likely have a decent selection of DVD movies that you can check out for a week or more. In fact, many libraries will actually buy copies of new releases that you can reserve. My local library tends to be a bit picked over, but if you get on a waiting list you can usually find movies or TV shows you'd enjoy watching.
Per your suggestion I have purchased the Roku Streaming Stick, gone thru the installation process, adding some of the free channels, etc. pretty much easy stuff and all working great until I decided to remove the stick from one TV to insert it in another TV. The Stick was VERY HOT! is that normal? I like the stick because of portability, I can take it from the living room TV to the bedroom TV without much hassle, but seems like getting hot is not safe. After a while watching the Pluto channel and going into a couple of commercials when the program re-started, there was NO sound! have to go back to main screen to start Pluto over again. This continue to happen all the time, evening/night as well as during the day. Then another issue started, a screen will come up saying "the USB port didn't have enough power to run the Roku and needed to be connected to another power source" – I then connected it to the wall, haven't had this issue anymore. I started running tests, turning on the TV and checking the Stick and it would normally take only about 1/2 hour to start getting hot, after one hour I would need a towel to be able to remove it. Anyone had this problem? Help!!
Maybe you first heard the term whispered in hushed corridors at work or in a back-alley near your house, but now there's no escaping the fact that "cord cutting" has gone mainstream. And it's no wonder why. The monthly cost of cable TV in this country now averages more than ever before: a whopping $123 per household. But thanks to à la carte streaming services and the disruptive technology that's taken over the living room in recent years, it's easier than ever to save serious cash. Cancel your cable subscription, and join the growing ranks of cord-cutters streaming their shows.
No cable service truly offers a la carte cable TV. However, through VUDU, iTunes and Amazon (even if you're not a Prime Instant Video subscriber) you can buy episodes of entire seasons of shows a la carte. This includes shows currently airing. At first, that might seem expensive, but shows are $1.99 an episode and you can get a discount on the season pass. I saved a ton of cash this way when my family cut the cord. My family purchases only 3-4 season passes a year, keeping it under $10 a month.
I'm all for new features. Don't know how much time I've lost on just one more turn. But, I'm not a kid anymore. I think all people with families can testify, that you simply don't have the time to spend hours on a game. And each iteration makes the hurdle even bigger. I would probably get my ass handed to me by a 12 year old! Still love the game though!


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23-year cold case suspect awaiting day in court
After 23 years, Sam Perone awaits arraignment in Warren County, facing a murder charge in the 1992 death of Richard Woods.
By: Ashley Zilka
LEBANON, Ohio — After 23 years, the suspect in a formerly cold homicide case out of Warren County is back in Ohio, awaiting his day in court.
Warren County deputies announced last week that they had issued an arrest warrant for 67-year-old Sam Perone in the death 1992 death of Richard Woods.
Perone was living in Phoenix when the warrant was issued. Warren County deputies — with the assistance of the Phoenix Police Department and Maricopa County Sheriff's Office — arrested Perone at his home in Phoenix on October 8, 23 years to the day after deputies discovered Woods' body in a ravine about 1.5 miles away from an Interstate 71 rest area.
Now, Perone is facing a murder charge. A Warren County judge will arraign Perone in court Wednesday morning.
On the eve of Perone's court appearance, Woods' widow said she misses her husband but is beginning to feel a sense of peace after more than two decades.
WATCH in the viewer above as Woods' widow speaks with 9 On Your Side's Ashley Zilka about what Perone's arrest means to her family.

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Amazon UK reveals top 10 video games sold in last 15 years
Amazon UK is fifteen years old now, and with that, the company has released a list of top 10 video games sold throughout those years. You would expect Amazon to giveaway some free products on such a day, but we can live with this...
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19-year-old spends 2,000 hours creating massive video game mod as part of a job application
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Ron Boudreaux bought his 2007 Freightliner new in 2006. Before that he owned a '97 Freightliner Classic, driving 2.5 million miles in nine years.
A brother's influence imparts to Louisiana driver aheart for the road and a successful career
Ron Boudreaux used to be his older brother's shadow. Whatever job Charles held, Ron says he was "right there behind him." Charles started out cutting down trees, then moved to making local deliveries in the Houston area.
After Charles took up trucking, he included his younger brother. Driving along Interstate 10 near the Louisiana-Texas border one day in the late 1970s, Charles pulled over and told then 25-year-old Ron to get behind the wheel.
"He asked me, 'Do you think you can do this?' and I said, 'I don't know.' He said, 'Well I think you can,'" Boudreaux says. "I didn't even know how to shift the gears, but he taught me how to drive. He taught me the old-fashioned way."
Boudreaux picked up more than just operating skills from his older brother. The 57-year-old owner-operator says his brother taught him mechanics and how to use maps and plan routes. "He even did his best to keep me out of trouble."
The Youngstown, La., native and resident landed his first driving job hauling supplies and equipment to oil fields for a Houston-based company named Joe D. Hughes in 1978. Twenty years later, Boudreaux took his life savings into the Baton Rouge, La., Freightliner dealership and bought a 1997 Classic.
That year, 1998, he became the first owner-operator at the newly founded Raider Express. He's still with Raider, hauling fresh and frozen meats nationwide.
"The first five years of my career, I told myself, 'Well, one day I'm going to have my own truck. One day I'm going to have a big pretty truck,'" Boudreaux says. "I never gave up. Every day out here it's like a dream come true."
Boudreaux traded his Freightliner in 2006 for a 2007 Coronado. The next year, he netted $60,000 and reached 1 million accident-free miles.
He says it's hard to succeed as a one-truck operation. "Prices keep going up and up and up," he says. "Your wages don't." To counteract that, Boudreaux says he strives to keep overhead down, manage fixed costs, be diligent with preventive maintenance and occasionally work extra days.
Boudreaux practices what he preaches, says Raider Express President Mike Eggleton Sr. Boudreaux has worked with him his entire trucking career, following him from Joe D. Hughes to two other companies and eventually Raider.
"He's the hardest working man I know. He's never late on a load," Eggleton says. "You can absolutely depend on him being where he says he's going to be when he says he's going to be there."
Boudreaux is the company's "go-to guy," says dispatcher Nick Nordquist. "You can call on him when you need something to get done, and he makes it happen. He's top notch with everything he does."
Boudreaux, Raider's first owner-operator, stands with Mike Eggleton, center, and his sons, Dan, left, and Michael Jr., right.
Boudreaux says he has persevered through the ups and downs of the trucking industry. "I'm at the peak of it right now," he says. "But there's bad times and good times. You just have to stick with it through both."
His brother didn't get to see the peak of the career he introduced to Boudreaux years ago. In 2005, Charles died after a heart attack.
"He was my No. 1 idol," Boudreaux says of his brother. "I went to him in my young days to get to know whatever I needed to know. He took me by the hand and showed me everything he knew about trucking.
"We enjoyed life together, traveled together, partied together. He was always right there – there for me at all times."
Boudreaux says he's not sure if he'll ever step away from over-the-road trucking. "I don't know if it's the smell of the diesel or the highway – it's addicting. It's very addicting. The more you do it, the more you like it. I can't see that I ever will retire myself. I'll save money, but as long as I'm physically healthy, I'm going to be driving a truck." n
Ron Boudreaux
1952 Born Oct. 3 in Lafayette, La.
1970 Daughter, Karen, was born Aug. 26
As a company driver for Joe D. Hughes in the early 1980s, Boudreax hauled equipment to oil fields on flatbed in an International cabover.
1973 Daughter, Casandra, was born July 15
1978 Started as a company driver for Joe. D Hughes
1980 Daughter, Tondelaya, was born Dec. 20
1992 Daughter, Ashley, was born Oct. 12
1998 Bought first truck
1999 Married Marcella Pradier Oct. 3
2007 Reached 1 million accident-free miles in March
2010 Named finalist for Truckload Carriers Association Owner-Operator of the Year
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BARBECUE RIBS and family go hand-in-hand when he's not on the road, Boudreaux says. He has a special recipe for his ribs and cooks them in the barbecue pit at his house, usually for 10 to 15 people. "When the people in my neighborhood see me out by the barbecue pit, we get a lot of passersby," he says.
ZYDECO DANCING used to bring Boudreaux and his wife Marcella back to Louisiana when they lived in Houston. Boudreaux says they visited Louisiana on his days off to find places to dance to the accordion-based music.
Nominations for 2011 Owner-Operator of the Year, hosted by Overdrive and the Truckload Carriers Association, are due by Aug. 15. Visit Truckload.org to apply. For more information, see Page 72.
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NEW YORK, NY — Ronald J. Katter of The Katter Law Firm was sworn in as President of the Jewish Lawyers Guild by the Hon. Barbara Kapnick, Justice of the New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, First Department, on December 1.
The Jewish Lawyers Guild is an organization of lawyers and jurists founded upon fellowship and faith in 1962. The Guild holds a variety of activities, including lectures, programs and tours that are relevant to the legal and Jewish communities. In addition, the Guild participates in the judicial screening panels, provides a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) program for its members and funds two scholarships at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law.
"I am very proud to be installed President of this renowned organization," Mr. Katter said. "The Jewish Lawyers Guild has a history of supporting the legal and Jewish communities, fighting discrimination, promoting equality under the law, and providing financial assistance to those in need. The Jewish Lawyers Guild has performed vital and important work over the years for the Jewish legal community. I plan to continue and build on that legacy during my term as President."
Mr. Katter concentrates his practice in personal injury law. He has achieved substantial financial recoveries for clients in slip-and-fall, automobile, mass transit, environmental negligence, Legionnaires' disease, wrongful burial, and wrongful death cases. He is committed to obtaining the largest possible compensation permitted by law for his injured clients.
In addition to his practice, Mr. Katter is a frequent lecturer on different aspects of personal injury practice and law firm management and marketing at bar associations and for other CLE providers.
Mr. Katter chaired the New York County Lawyers Association's Tort Section and is a Member of the American Association for Justice, New York State Trial Lawyers Association, New York State Bar Association (NYSBA), Bronx Bar Association and Brooklyn Bar Association. He was Co-Chair of the New York County Lawyers Association's Solo and Small Firm Practice Committee from 2002 to 2007 and Delegate to the NYSBA's House of Delegates from 2004 to 2007.
He served as a Trustee and chaired the Scarsdale Synagogue and Tremont Temple's Legal Committee. Mr. Katter served pro bono as an Arbitrator for Small Claims Court, Civil Court of the City of New York. He also served as a member of the Edgemont Union Free School District's School Board Nominating Committee. He is a Democratic District Leader in the Town of Greenburgh.
Mr. Katter is admitted to practice in the State of New York and before the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court.
He earned his J.D. from Boston University School of Law and his B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania.


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Rutgers University Professor on White People: "We Gotta Take These Motherf****** Out"
Richard Moorhead A Rutgers University professor is facing criticism from human rights advocates after urging the audience of an online interview in support of critical race theory to "take these mother******* out," speaking in express reference to white people. Dr. Brittney Cooper, a tenured professor of left-wing studies at Rutgers University in New Jersey, made the demand in an interview with The Root's Michael Harriot. Cooper issued a series of insults and allegations at white people in the video, pointing to members of the race as responsible for what she claims is violence and oppression in the world. "The...
Richard Moorhead A Rutgers University professor is facing criticism from human rights advocates after urging the audience of an online interview in support of critical race theory to "take these mother******* out," speaking in express reference to white people....


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This opportunity is located on the far North Coast of NSW on the doorstep of some of Australia's most significant World Heritage-listed reserves and spectacular National Parks. This major regional centre has all the modern conveniences and infrastructure of a city without the hustle and bustle of traffic and over population.
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This long-standing mixed billing practice is committed to providing high-quality medical care to its patient base and promoting health, wellbeing and disease prevention. The tight-knit staff team and doctors work together to ensure a well-structured day-to-day flow. Four receptionists and two registered nurses keep the practice running smoothly and support the team of four GPs.
Featuring seven fully equipped consultation rooms and two allied health rooms, the practice enjoys a staff room, kitchen and ample parking close to a shopping centre, specialists and hospital, meaning you are conveniently located to all you need.
Open from 8:30am-6pm weekdays and Saturday mornings, you can enjoy great work-life balance with Saturdays rotated amongst the GPs in the practice.
With everything from chic boutique fashion and designer homewares, to organic produce and rare books, there are quirky speciality stores, sidewalk cafés and arcades full of surprises. There are dozens of playing fields, an abundance of cricket pitches, a synthetic hockey arena, indoor basketball courts, gymnasiums, tennis courts, horse and greyhound tracks, and a popular speedway circuit.
From inner-city dwellings to small acreages, some of the best housing opportunities at an affordable price, particularly when compared to nearby coastal alternatives are available.
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that you think I did it.
I asked students to write a poem about empathy. Taylor gave me this.
Don't be. We've been there too.
Wow! both of these are fantastic. You have some talented students!
Two great poems! That second one nails empathy, and the first one made me laugh.
Thanks for sharing these poems Jone, Taylor's poem is deep and filled with empathy.
These are wonderful, Jon. Bella made me laugh, and Taylor stirred my heart. Such great voice in both their poems. Thanks for sharing them.


What are the best tea stores for tea connoisseurs in Kyoto or nearby Uji?
I recommend you TSUJIRI or HAYASHITA in KYOTO Shijo. At there, you can buy several japanese teas and also you can drink tea or eat macha-sweets.


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Around the world there are a few shoe shops that are specialized in minimal shoes. In a series of interviews Toesalad wants to introduce some of them to you. We start with Voycontigo, a German shop and web shop that only sells barefoot shoes. At Voycontigo we spoke to Armin Gretzmeier who is one of the founders of this shop in Freiburg, Germany. On their website is some very interesting and detailed information about the brands they offer. It is all in German so you might need Google Translate for this. Voycontigo ships orders worldwide.
Can you tell us something about your (web)shop?
We have both a retail store and an online shop (multi channel strategy), which works very well. Many customers who know us through the website come to our store and the ones who know our store order online if they don't live close by. We started our store and online shop six years ago and focused exclusively on barefoot shoes. In 2012, we started our own little brand "Chala", which is developing very well and growing rapidly.
Why did you choose the name Voycontigo?
My partner is Peruvian and she comes from Lima. We thought that the Spanish name Voycontigo, which means "I go with you" just suited us very well. Even after six years, we can still identify ourselves with that name.
Which brands and what kind of shoes do you offer?
At present, we have ten barefoot shoe brands available, but we think in the next few years a couple more will be added. We sell barefoot shoes exclusively. Barefoot shoes have little or no cushioning, are designed without a built-up heel (zero drop), and have very thin soles.
Where do your customers come from and which kind of shoe do they buy most?
It varies. Many of our customers are from the region around Freiburg, including in Switzerland and France. But they are also from the UK, Austria, and all over Germany. They may be people who are passing through on holidays or taking a long ways to come and visit our store. The demand for running and casual shoes are equally high.
Which are your bestselling shoes?
I'd prefer not to say ;) … but to give you an idea, the Vibram Five Fingers models, like EL-X or KSO Evo, are among the leaders. It also depends on the season, but the other brands and models are very much in demand as well. In the summer season, our Chala Sandals are not to be beat.
Which shoe do you think deserves more attention?
That's a tough question. I haven't thought about it :) But it's interesting how sometimes very popular barefoot shoes are bought by many customers and still the production is stopped way too soon. That's a pity, really, because some classics, like Sprint, Neo, Classic, and Aqua, are very well-established and have real fans.
Do you see a trend in minimalist shoes? What do you expect for the future?
I assume that the topic will settle down somewhere in a niche. You can't tell, really. There will always be fans of minimalist shoes, but a Vibram Five Fingers trend like it broke out in 2007/08 is not visible at present. We will continue to focus on our own production (Chala) and put further models and types on the market.
What is your own favourite shoe?
I have a few favourite shoe styles. For running, my absolute favorites are the Vibram Five Fingers model. In the summer, I wear our Chalas, of course, and in winter I usually wear Sole Runners.
How big is minimalist running and hiking in Germany?
Since we are in the Black Forest, there are quite a few people who hike in barefoot shoes. But, overall, it's still a niche, because many people don't trust minimal shoes for hiking.
Can you tell us something about Voycontigo's own Chala sandals?
Our own product, Chala, originated in 2012 as a reaction to a customer's demand. As a team, it took six weeks to work out the whole start-up concept and to come out with the first Chalas. Since that time, the brand has developed and grown very much year after year. You can look forward to the innovations for the upcoming 2015 season. Soon there will be an advanced running model and two more casual models. Furthermore, we're planning a winterproof version.
Voycontigo sells toesocks from a brand called Knitido. Can you introduce this brand and their products to us?
Knitido is a Japanese family business, established more than 30 years ago. They produce socks for sports, yoga, business, office, wellness, and home use. Our experiences with Knitido are very good. For warm toe socks, they are the best producer, in my opinion. We currently mainly sell their winter toe socks made from materials such as angora, cashmere, or a combination of silk and wool, which are very cozy and warm and a great remedy for cold feet.
Did you ever have customers in your shop that wanted to buy cushioned, supported shoes and what did you tell and sell them?
Yes, we have. We sometimes have customers who don't much like the barefoot shoe feeling at first. We always explain the benefits to them, let them try different models, and recommend that they train their feet slowly. We often sell them models with soles that are on the thicker side, but still have a zero drop and no cushioning, which gives them a chance to get used to walking in barefoot shoes without feeling every little stone. When they visit us again, they often buy more minimal barefoot shoes and/or replace their hiking, winter, or sports shoes with shoes from our assortment, as well, which shows their conviction.


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Judiciary-related Constitutional Amendments
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After a non-election year trial-run (pun-intended) in 2015, constitutional amendments concerning contested judicial elections, and judicial retirement age are back in 2016. This time, for real. During the 2015 Session, Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller led the effort to introduce the largest incoming class of new legislators in 20 years to 2 issues that have been resurfacing around the capitol for ages. Because the General Assembly almost never acts upon constitutional amendments in non-election years, the presence of the bills in 2015 was largely an educational exercise.
Contested Judicial Elections
As I have mentioned previously in this column, the MSBA has supported the elimination of contested judicial elections for circuit court judges for over 30 years. Over that time, various forms of legislation to achieve that end have been proposed in the General Assembly, in requisite constitutional amendment form.
In 2016, there are several proposals before the legislature. The MSBA supports one of those bills, opposes another, and supports a third approach, with amendments. With constitutional amendments, the adage be careful what you ask for truly does come into play. If you ask the General Assembly and voters of Maryland to endorse a particular constitutional amendment, and then find that it doesn't work out the way you thought it would, you may be stuck with it for a generation or longer.
HB 388 – Del. Hill, et al. (MSBA Supports) – would provide for appointment by the Governor, with confirmation by the Senate; appointed judge stands for contested election at the next election; judicial term would be reduced from 15 to 10 years, with retention elections replacing contested elections. (HB 224 is identical, except that it keeps the duration of a judge's term at 15 years.)
SB 179 / HB 448 – Sen. Kelley et al./ Del. Sydnor et al. – would provide for appointment by the Governor, with confirmation by the Senate; judicial term would be reduced from 15 to 10 years; would provide for reappointment by the Governor at the end of the 10-year term, with reconfirmation by the Senate. (MSBA supports with an amendment to replace reappointment/reconfirmation with retention election at the end of the 10-year term).
HB 223 – Dels. West and Barron – would provide for appointment by the Governor, with confirmation by the Senate; appointed judge stands for contested election at the next election, if, in the Senate confirmation process that candidate receives less than 80% of the Senators voting; judicial term would be reduced from 15 to 10 years, with retention elections replacing contested elections. (MSBA opposed this approach. Despite the fact that we realize the Sponsors were attempting to craft a compromise, the MSBA felt that 1) the bill does not fully eliminate contested judicial elections; and 2) that the bill added an element of instability in the Senate confirmation process.)
Judicial Retirement Age
Approximately 33 states mandate that judges retire by a specific age, generally around the age of 70. However, there has been a growing movement to reexamine the efficacy of that mandate. With the recognition that life expectancy, and productivity in later life are increasing (up to a point) a number have states have considered increasing the mandatory judicial retirement age. However, many of those states, like Maryland, allows for judges to be "recalled" to the bench to handle docket assignments, even after their mandated retirement.
In 2015, Senate President Miller introduced SB 847, which would have increased the mandatory retirement age of judges from 70 to 75 years of age. A Senate Judicial Proceeding Committee amendment reduced the retirement age to 73, and House Judiciary Committee and House floor amendments clarified the prospective application of the bill. SB 847 made it to the House floor, but died in the waning hours of the Session. A similar measure was passed by the General Assembly in 1994, but was rejected at the polls by the voters.
This year, Sen. Miller, and Del. Joseph Vallario have cross-filed a bill (SB 502 / HB 481) to raise the mandatory retirement age to age 73, with prospective application of the Act. The bill's prospects appear positive, mid-way through the Session. And at this point I have seen little press coverage of the issue, outside of legal publications. (MSBA Supports)
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DRC Malaria and Ebola Outbreaks Slowing
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MAF delivers medical supplies to combat a malaria epidemic. Photo by Jon Cadd.
Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo — MAF staff working in the northeastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo report a slowing of the malaria epidemic that has killed scores of people this year.
At its worst, during June, Nebobongo Christian Hospital logged five malaria-related deaths per day in its pediatric wards. Last month, the medical director reported that deaths had decreased to two or three per week with aggressive medical intervention.
Likewise, an Ebola outbreak discovered in the Isiro area in August appears to be slowing. An October 26 report from the World Health Organization (WHO) noted 52 cases of Ebola to date (35 laboratory confirmed, 17 probable) with 25 fatalities.
MAF has provided flight support to the WHO, Doctors Without Borders, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and other medical organizations in their efforts to contain the illnesses. MAF has transported medicines, medical supplies, doctors and other personnel to remote areas where the viruses have been so deadly.
How you can pray:
Pray that experts might yet be able to identify what has caused this year's increased malaria rates and why it has become so deadly.
Pray for flight safety for the MAF pilots as they deliver critically needed medicines.
Pray that the red-and-white MAF planes will be a tangible reminder of God's love.
Pray for comfort for hundreds of families who have lost children and other loved ones.


Student-athletes in the academy participate in leadership sessions throughout each semester and progress to a new level each year, as symbolized by their motto, "Walk it, talk it, team it." Year one is marked by students leading by example ("walk it"). During year two, students learn to vocalize their leadership ("talk it"). And by year three, students become positive influencers to their teams ("team it").
Read this article about the launch of Leadership Academy.
Almost 900 Ithaca College students double as athletes, often spending just as much time—and gaining as many skills—on the court as in the classroom. Student-athletes therefore have twice the opportunity to practice leadership, and not just as team captains; at Ithaca College, all student-athletes who are selected for the Leadership Academy program develop their skills to be confident, active role models for their peers both on and off the field.
Leadership, however, doesn't follow a strict formula. It takes many forms, all of which benefit student-athletes' experiences.
The Leadership Academy program emphasizes interaction and support between teammates, especially as older athletes serve as mentors to first-year students.
"If you have younger students who look up to you and they see the way you interact with other students on campus, they'll try to model those positive characteristics that will make them a better leader too," Morris said.
Becoming the ultimate team leader isn't just about showing younger players how to manage and adapt to conflicts during practice and games; it also involves transferring those lessons to the classroom - and ultimately the workforce.
Niemec said that one of the most helpful skills she's learned from Leadership Academy is the ability to adjust to different situations and whether the moment calls for her to say something directly or to lead by example.
Morris also recognizes the longer-term value of learning these crucial leadership lessons while still in college.
"This is a head start on competing against other candidates for jobs," he said. "Being able to make an impact through communication, through character, and through leading by example—those are the little things the Leadership Academy has taught us along the way."


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Book Review – 'Angels At War' by Freda Lightfoot
September 29, 2015 Book reviews, Recommended ReadAmazon book review, author, Book reviews, Fred Lightfoot, historical fiction, literature, novel, World War 2Dorinda Balchin
'Angels At War' tells the story of the Angel sisters in the turbulent years of 1910 to 1918. I had anticipated that this book would be a light read yet, although the writing is not overly heavy or verbose, this is not a simple historical romance of girl meets boy, girl loses boy, girl finds boy again. Those elements are a part of this novel, but it goes on to be much, much more.
The Angels are sisters (their story begins in 'House Of Angels' although 'Angles at War' can be read as a stand-alone novel). The characters are well drawn and have depth; all with their good points and their bad, their strengths and weaknesses. The plot is intriguing and moves at a good pace, encouraging you to turn the page and keep reading.
What I was not expecting from this novel was such a masterly handling of the social and political history of the time, which Ms Lightfoot tells through the narrative without the reader ever feeling that they are being lectured to. The description of a turn of the century department store is intriguing, and its modernisation during the novel fascinating. Reading what happened to the suffragettes during their fight for emancipation is enlightening and humbling – the marches and arrests, the prisons and force-feeding are cleverly woven into the story. The description of the work of the VAD's in hospitals, both in England and on the front line in France, is gripping.
This book seems to have everything, from the excitement of war to everyday domestic life, from male domination to female emancipation, from jealousy to love. Livia is a strong central character whose choices in life are often not the right ones, leading to unhappiness for herself and others. But her choices are always made for the right reasons, in an effort to help those she loves and, as such, she is an endearing character. I think many readers will recognise a lot of themselves in Livia, or one of her sisters.
This book, for me, was a pleasant surprise, which is something I always like. If you are interested in the past but don't like a heavy history book – or a novel that reads like one – you will find 'Angels At War' informative and enlightening, yet entertaining and easy to read. I will certainly be buying more books by Ms Lightfoot.
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For King and Country – VAD nursing auxiliaries
September 14, 2015 Articles, Heronfield, world war 2Heronfield, history, nurses, VAD, Women at war, World War 2Dorinda Balchin
Have you heard of the VAD's? You may have read about them or seen them in a movie. But who exactly were they, and what did they do?
The Voluntary Aid Detachment (VAD) was a voluntary organisation which provided field nursing services which were of vital importance during the two World Wars as well as during other conflicts. The VAD was founded in 1909 when the War Office put forward a scheme which allowed the British Red Cross to provide supplementary aid to the Territorial Forces Medical Service in the event of war. In 1914 The Red Cross was joined with the Order of Saint John (the St John's Ambulance) to form the Joint War Committee (JWC). The idea was to make sure that they worked together efficiently in helping the military hospitals; it was thought safer for the St John's volunteers to work under the protection of the internationally recognised Red Cross symbol. There were over 2,500 Volunteers in Britain at the outbreak of WW1, by the end of 1914 there were 74,000, two thirds of whom were women and girls who also wanted to do their bit during the conflict.
WW1 recruiting poster for the VAD's
The British Red Cross were reluctant to send civilian women to work overseas as most of the Volunteers were from the middle and upper classes and would have found it difficult to cope with the unaccustomed discipline and hardships. The Military authorities also refused to accept the VAD's at the front line. It was not until three VAD's, led by Katherine Furse, went to France in October 1914 as canteen workers that things began to change. The women were unexpectedly caught in a battle where they helped out in the emergency hospital. Those in authority on the front line saw how well the women acquitted themselves and, as there was a growing shortage of trained nurses, this opened the door for the VAD's to serve overseas – as long as they were over 23 and had more than 3 months hospital experience.
Coming from privileged backgrounds and with no real medical training the VAD's were often critical of the nursing profession on the one hand and criticised for their own lack of experience and discipline on the other. It made for an uneasy relationship with the military and the doctors to begin with, but relations improved as the Volunteers gained more experience.
Between 1914 1nd 1918 over 38,000 VAD's served as cooks and ambulance drivers and worked in hospitals in all theatres of war from the Eastern Front and Middle East through Gallipoli and on the Western Front. They also served in convalescent hospitals back in the UK. From being resented at the outbreak of war the VAD's came to be highly respected and many were decorated for distinguished service.
Between the two World Wars the VAD were reorganised and Volunteers were trained to work as nurses, radiographers, pharmacists, clerks and laboratory assistants. When the Second World War broke out the British Red Cross and Order of St. John joined together again to form the Joint War Organisation (JWO). There were also women who had been living abroad with their husbands, notably in the Far East, when war was declared, and they formed local VAD groups. A number of these became prisoners of the Japanese after the fall of Singapore. During WW2 the VAD's consisted of some 14,155 Red Cross members, 1,695 from the Order of St John's cross and 21 from the St Andrew's Ambulance Association.
Kath Lewis who served as a VAD in WW2
The VAD's were opposed to the Governments proposal in 1942 that they should join with the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) and they were supported in their campaign to remain a separate organisation by The Times newspaper. There was a commission of enquiry and The War Office eventually ruled that they should retain their identity and be given new responsibilities.
Being a member of the VAD was just one of many roles that women took on during the two great wars of last century, proving that they had just as much to offer as their male counterparts and spearheading the way for future equality for women.
Please click here to see an example of what life was like for one VAD during World War 2. Kath Lewis served as a VAD at RAF Halton. You can also find out about VAD's by reading about my fictional heroine, Sarah, in Heronfield.
Were you or one of your relatives a VAD? Do you have a story to tell? If so please leave a comment and tell us all about it. Thank you!
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Jennie Upton has commented on this post and sent a picture of her mother who served as a VAD in Kenya.
Thank you to Alison Bilynskyj for this photograph of her mother, Isobel Mary Cumming, who was a VAD. The photo was taken in 1941. I'm afraid I don't know where she served.
Book Review – 'To Defy A King' by Elizabeth Chadwick
September 1, 2015 Book reviews, Recommended ReadAmazon book review, author, Book reviews, Elizabeth Chadwick, historical fiction, King John, literature, novel, recommended readDorinda Balchin
This year we are celebrating 800 years since the signing of the Magna Carta. Why did the barons come together to write the charter, and force King John to sign it? Why did the king renege on his promises? 1215 was a turbulent time in English history and in her novel, 'To Defy A King', Elizabeth Chadwick brings this period to life. Set in England from 1204 to 1218 the story immerses us in England's conflicts with France, Wales, Scotland, Ireland and the Roman Church. Following the characters we are able to see how these conflicts influenced the actions of both the barons and King John.
The novel begins with Mahelt, daughter of William Marshal (Earl of Pembroke), becoming betrothed to Hugh Bigod (future Earl of Norfolk). The marriages of children of important families in medieval England were arranged for political expediency, not for love. However, Mahelt and Hugh grow to love each other as they struggle to cope with an endlessly changing array of family and political alliances. The Marshal and Bigod families find themselves on opposing sides of the conflict surrounding King John, with Hugh's family helping to formulate the Magna Carta in the hope of limiting John's power whilst the Marshals stay faithful to their oath to the King, no matter how much they disagree with him. When John breaks his promises there is turmoil and conflict in England, including a French invasion. Throughout it all Mahelt and Hugh have to tread a knife-edge to protect their family and lands. Only with the death of the King is Mahelt able to re-unite her birth family and marriage family, and look to the future with hope.
As always, the historical research conducted by Elizabeth Chadwick in writing this novel has been immense. We know from history that these people existed. We know where they were at certain times and what their political persuasions were, who they fought for, who they loved. What Ms. Chadwick has done, with great skill, is to bring these people to life. One can only speculate on personal relationships so long ago (although there are hints in some of the historical documents Chadwick has used for her research), but it is this rich development of character which brings the novel to life. If you have no knowledge of medieval history when you pick up the book, by the end of it you will have some understanding of what it would have been like to live in King John's kingdom – food, clothing, living conditions, family duty, loyalty, political and religious beliefs – for this is a book which immerses you in all aspects of medieval life.
Elizabeth Chadwick has a flair for descriptive writing with pace and believable dialogue. Couple this with well-rounded characters, an historically accurate story and a remarkable depth of research, and you have a book which will keep you hooked from start to finish. If you enjoy historical fiction Elizabeth Chadwick will become one of your favourite authors – if she is not already!
(Elizabeth Chadwick has written a number of novels set in this era featuring the Marshal and Bigod families. You can find the chronological order here on Ms Chadwick's website. I decided to recommend 'To Defy A King' because of its link to the Magna Carta although it is not the first in the series)
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The Art of Craft: How a New Floral Brooch From Graff Pays Homage to Its Celebrated History of Diamond Design
The brooch was conceived as a tribute to Graff's long history with pink diamonds.
By Noor Brara , Sep 21, 2020
How the Work of the Late French Nouveau Réalisme Pioneer César Lives on Through a New Series of Pendants
The artist's foundation teamed up with Celine for the project.
By Noor Brara , Jul 9, 2020
The Art of Craft: How Elsa Peretti Designed Tiffany & Co.'s Bone Cuff to Draw Attention to the Elegance of a Woman's Wrist
To mark its 50th anniversary, Tiffany & Co. has released a new line of colorways that celebrate the life of its enigmatic creator.
By Noor Brara , May 20, 2020
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We spoke with creative directors across the fashion industry to understand how they're working with artists in a moment of profound change.
Akris Creative Director Albert Kriemler on How His Fashion Design Begins With Art That 'Sparks a Desire'
The Swiss fashion designer shares the art that inspired his Fall 2020 collection.
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The two painters tricked out pieces of Celine Men's just-released Spring 2020 collection, now available online.
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Apple Refreshes 15-Inch MacBook Pro With New AMD Radeon Vega Pro Mobile Graphics
While the MacBook Air, Mac Mini and iPad Pro garnered the bulk of the attention at Apple's event held this morning in Brooklyn, the company hasn't forgotten about its MacBook Pro family. Apple just recently refreshed its 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Pros back in July, but the company will unleash a "mini refresh" in November.
This update only pertains to the discrete graphics options that are available in the 15-inch MacBook Pro. In this case, Apple announced that AMD Radeon Pro Vega Graphics will be coming to the MacBook Pro. Current 15-inch MacBook Pros are available with either a discrete Radeon Pro 555X with 4GB GDDR5 or a Radeon Pro 560X with 4GB GDDR5 (this is in addition to the integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630). These two discrete AMD GPUs are based on Polaris architecture.
Both a Radeon Pro Vega 16 and Radeon Pro Vega 20 will be available starting next month; each configured with 4GB of HBM2 memory. According to Apple, the new GPUs will provide up to a 60 percent uplift in performance for video editing 3D design and rendering tasks. Apple says this performance differential was achieved when both systems were equipped with 2.9GHz 6-core Intel Core i9 processors, 32GB of RAM and a 4TB SSD running Cinema 4D R20. The only difference between the machines was the choice of graphics card: Radeon Pro 560X versus Radeon Pro Vega 20.
For another look at how performance will stack up, we suggest that you take a gander at our review of the Dell XPS 15 2-in-1. That particular machine uses a Radeon RX Vega M GL GPU with 20 Vega compute units, which should provide a rough estimate on what to expect with the Radeon Pro Vega 20.
Apple says that the new Radeon Pro Vega 16 and Radeon Pro Vega 20 options will be available starting November 14th.
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Popular science helps to discover the abundance of this jellyfish
When the Rhizostoma luteum jellyfish was discovered at the beginning of the 19th century in the waters of the Strait of Gibraltar, only nine specimens were identified. For years, it was so inconspicuous that later, in the 20th century, it failed to turn up for six decades. A team of scientists, with the help of a citizen initiative, has now confirmed that it is not really as difficult to find as previously believed.
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Karen Kienberger with the jellyfish Rhizostoma luteum. / Darius Enayati
In 1827 the French naturalists Jean René Constant Quoy and Joseph Paul Gaimard, while aboard the Astrolabe on a trip around the worlkd, discovered a new jellyfish species in the Strait of Gibraltar. Describing the Rhizostoma luteum (formerly called the Orythialutea) was made possible thanks to the analysis of nine specimens. This was the first and last time it was seen.
"We believe that every time it was seen, it was mistakenly identified with such other jellyfish", Laura Prieto says
During the following decades, this jellyfish went unnoticed and there were no scientific records of it over the last 60 years. It was not until 2013 when a team of scientists, led by Laura Prieto of the Institute of Marine Sciences of Andalusia (CSIC), confirmed the presence of this species in Mediterranean waters by means of a phylogenetic analysis.
"We believe that every time it was seen, it was mistakenly identified with such other jellyfish as the Rhizostoma pulmo, the Rhizostoma octopus and the Catostylus tagi," as Prieto, the co-author of another study that corroborates that this jellyfish is actually more abundant than what was thought, has pointed out to Sinc.
The new work, part of the future doctoral thesis by Karen Kienberger and recently published in the Marine Biodiversity journal, has made several historical and recent records of the Rhizostoma luteum since 1998, thanks to the observations of scientists and a citizen initiative.
The results confirm more than 150 observations in the last 17 years, "which shows that it is not such a rare species after all," the authors emphasize.
"With this work, we did research work to see if what we thought was an unusual species was really one that had been ill-identified for many years," explains Prieto. The R. luteum is frequent in the coastal waters of the west and south coasts of the Iberian peninsula and the west and north coasts of Africa.
This jellyfish is actually more abundant than what was thought. / Darius Enayati
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The jellyfish can reach a diameter of more than 60 cm with some specimens; the oral arms end differently and sometimes - but not always - they are very long, and can reach more than two metres.
To detect the jellyfish, the researchers were helped by citizens who sent historical accounts, photographs and videos
"Its geographical distribution is very wide: from Portugal to South Africa in the Atlantic and in the Alboran Sea in the Mediterranean. With subsequent studies, we've been able to verify that the mother carries her protected offspring in her gonads until she releases them in an appropriate environment," the researcher reports.
In order to detect the jellyfish, Laura Prieto and Karen Kienberger were helped by citizens who sent historical accounts, photographs and videos taken in the North-East Atlantic Ocean and the Alboran Sea. "Posters were distributed in diving and marine clubs and a lot of non-scientific outreach literature, such as books on diving or marine fauna, was subjected to revision," says Prieto.
The scientists contacted many authors of the photos, and explored open social networks and open access databases on jellyfish that included photos. "Any citizen could (and can) send an email with the place, the date and the photo of a sighting," the authors stress.
For the researchers, this type of work makes it possible to monitor biodiversity and the manner in which species respond to climate change in marine ecosystems.
Kienberger, K y Prieto, L. "The jellyfish Rhizostoma luteum (Quoy & Gaimard, 1827): not such a rare species after all" Marine Biodiversity 48(3): 1455-1462 DOI: 10.1007/s12526-017-0637-z septembre 2018
The first cockroach to feed on lizard tears
Moths and butterflies are known to complete their diet by drinking the tears of reptiles and birds thanks to the elongated appendage that serves as their mouthpart. But it is not necessary to have such a proboscis to become a "tear drinker".
A foot tumour and two tail fractures complicated the life of this hadrosaur
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THE FLASH Review: "Mixed Signals"
By TBA on October 18, 2017 3 - TELEVISION NEWS, TV Reviews
What a pleasant, breezy episode. The Flash this week does an admirable job of showing a few of members of Team Flash juggling their professional life with their personal lives all while making the most of the typical villain of the week. With a fun episode this week, we continue on a course correction that works in the show's favor this week.
Let's start with Barry (Grant Gustin) and Iris (Candace Patton) whose storyline this week is endearing without being saccharine. Now that he's back, it's cool that he's getting caught up on things, but Barry doesn't realize (and most people don't until after they've walked down the aisle) is that his relationship with Iris has changed. It's a two-way street. Just like most of the last season, Barry can't listen to what Iris has to say or when she wants to join in and help. Iris singlehandedly spearheaded Team Flash while he was trapped in the Speed Force, but the biggest problem we've come to learn is that Iris had to lie about Barry's whereabouts and that was embarrassing for her. That's completely understandable as people are judgmental at every little thing.
Two things to note that I like are one: With these first two episodes, the writers have done a great job at making Iris proactive with a voice. As we and Barry learn it's a voice he needs to listen to on and off the field of battle. Two: Catlin (Danielle Panabaker) was right to suggest couples therapy as you don't need to be at each other's throats to be in couple's therapy. One thing most couples never understand is communication is key. Sure you never wanna turn things into an argument, but by the same token if you can't talk things over then there's a problem.
Speaking of working on relationships, Gypsy (Jessica Camacho) has come to Earth-1 for her scheduled date with Cisco (Carlos Valdes). Well, thanks to Ramsey Deacon aka Kilgore (Dominic Burgess), that keeps getting pushed off. Between Iris and Barry and now Cisco and Gypsy, Caitlin is playing therapist to both couples. She deserves better than this, but hey that's how the apples fall this week. Gypsy even stresses the importance of this day to Cisco as on her Earth, it's 1-1-1 Day meaning one soul meets another creates one. The show admits it's cheesy, but hey it works cause the characters admit how stupid it is. It's the Valentine's Day on Gypsy Earth (shrugs). Cisco is eventually able to make it up to Gypsy with a romantic dinner at STAR Labs (I laughed at that. Why not a restaurant?).
Our villain of the week is a clever one as Team Flash had a hard time tracking down the metahuman. At first, I too thought it was a hacker who was out for kicks. Honestly, I was finding it hard to feel sympathy for the victims as most of them were huge douches especially Shelia Agnani (Aliza Vellani). But as we got further along, I did feel bad for Tim Kwon (Donald Heng). Dude seemed like a nice guy who just made the wrong decision and got wrapped up in the scheme launched by the other two.
Once it came down to the final showdown it could've been real easy for Barry and Wally (Keiynan Lonsdale) to beat him, but thanks to the new suit and all of its upgrades (Barry should've read the manual Cisco handed him. As Kilgore gets a hold of the suit we see it has a pulse cannon in the hands with a targeting system (ala Iron Man), an inflatable raft (which is a call back to the comics as the suit did actually balloon up). And a self-destruct mode as Cisco learned from last season that evil time remnants of Barry can appear at any moment. It sucks by the episode's end that all the tech is being removed from the suit, but I hope at least the cool yellow lens with the heads-up display stays (and the pulse cannons).
This is more like it after last week's uneven episode. While this does feel like season complete with the metahuman of the week released by the season's big bad, things now seem to be moving forward for the characters. Not a lot of quips and one liners (thank God), they still manage to keep things light and fun while addressing serious issues. This week's director Alexandra La Roche does a much better job than Glen Winter did last week. Without all the weird zooms and camera movements that made things sloppy or awkward including some ill-advised handheld camera work, this truly felt like a first season episode in the look as well.
Some things to note is that Captain Singh (Patrick Sabongui) is still a prick. Barry brings a newspaper to Iris' attention of how Olivier's secret identity is now out (to which she shakes her head as the therapist walks in the room). Wally seems a little miffed that he doesn't have a new suit as well. Speaking of I'm glad Wally's around to fill in for Barry when Barry needs to focus on him and Iris. Richard Brooks is playing Warden Wolfe who seems to have ulterior motives. Richard Brooks may be one of the most underrated television actors working. How cool was it that Barry was able to catch all the fragments from that fragment grenade? So cool.
Will The Thinker's plan come to pass with all the metas he's assembling at Iron Heights? How does Warden Wolfe figure into all of this? When is Barry and Iris' wedding exactly? Stay tuned true believers!
Season 4, Episode 2 (S04E02)
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Borgata Seeks to Introduce Phil Ivey Crockfords UK Edge Sorting Ruling
16th October 2014 // Industry, Legal News, News
Marina District Development Co, LLC, the parent company of the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City, New Jersey, has filed notice with a New Jersey court that it plans to introduce the UK judgment in the recent lawsuit by poker pro Phil Ivey against London's Crockfords Casino, in its own civil case against Ivey.
Ivey lost the British case last week, failing to convince a High Court magistrate that Crockfords was in the wrong in withholding £7.7 million (USD $12.4 million) in winnings from Ivey after Ivey won against the casino in two 2010 visits while employing a card-identification technique known as edge-sorting at the casino's high-stakes punto banco tables. Crockfords did reimburse Ivey his initial £1 million deposit, prior to Ivey filing his lawsuit.
The Borgata's counsel in the case, Jeremy Klausner of the Hackensack, NJ firm of Agostino & Associates, P.C., notified the court of its intent via the filing on Friday of a "Notice of Supplemental Authority." The notice asserts that the British decision in the case of Philip Ivey v. Genting Casinos Limited (Genting is the parent company of Crockfords) be accepted as evidence in the case because of the judge's ruling in that case that the edge sorting admitted to by Ivey and Sun constituted cheating, even if not specifically declared as a specific form of cheating activity under British gambling statutes.
Wrote Klausner, "It is Plaintiff's [Borgata's] understanding that the case was not decided pursuant to England's Gambling Act of 2005, but upon principles of common law as applied to the facts." Klausner admits being in contact with Genting's attorneys in connection with the British case, also writing, "According to counsel for Genting, the judgment rendered by the High Court of Justice is that 'edge sorting' constitutes unfair play and cheating.
Though announced on October 8th, the formal written decision in the Ivey-Crockfords (Genting) case has yet to be published in written form. FlushDraw hopes to obtain a copy of the High Court decision when it is made available.
The following paragraph, excerpted from Friday's filing, explains why the Borgata and its counsel believes the UK court decision should be admitted as a form of evidence in the New Jersey case:
[The judgment] is instructive because it directly addresses the issue raised in Count I of Plaintiff's Amended Complaint (among others), i.e., that "edge sorting" is unfair play and a breach of the parties' agreement regarding the play of the Mini-Baccarat games at issue here. As such, it lends further support to Plaintiff's opposition to Ivey's and Sun's Motion to Dismiss. Plaintiff's Amended Complaint is not an attempt to enforce New Jersey's Casino Control Act and the regulations promulgated thereunder, and does not depend upon a finding that Defendants violated the CCA. Rather, Ivey's conduct has now been judged to constitute unfair play and cheating, the essence of how Ivey breached his agreement with Borgata, exactly as he did with the casino in London. Moreover, as Plaintiff will argue in a separate application to this Court, the English judgment should collaterally estop [bar] Ivey from contending that "edge sorting" is fair play.
The notice goes further by imploring that Ivey, in the New Jersey case, should not be permitted to re-argue that the edge-sorting does not constitute a form of cheating, since he already lost the UK case on that matter. Klausner's argument implores the legal theory of "comity," or international legal reciprocity, an implied understanding between nations with similar legal frameworks to respect the decisions of other international jurisdictions in highly similar legal matters. Strictly speaking, however, the UK decision is not binding on the New Jersey court.
As mentioned, the Borgata lawsuit against Ivey involves edge-sorting activities at the casino's punto banco tables, which traditionally is a form of "no skill" mini-baccarat. Ivey has already admitted the edge sorting occurred. In both the Borgata and Crockfords episodes, Ivey was assisted at the tables by Las Vegas resident Cheung Yin Sun, a woman who is widely known as the "Queen of Sorts" in advantage-play circles and who has been banned from several casinos for her expertise in identifying tiny print variations on card backs.
When rotated through a series of "superstitious" manipulations employing several special requests by Ivey and Sun, the pair were able to identify the first card "off the shoe" (first card to be dealt) in any given hand. The edge thus obtained by Ivey and Sun has been estimated at anywhere between 6% and 26%, with most estimates favoring the lower figure. Ivey profited over the course of four lengthy visits to the Borgata's tables, with the casino now suing Ivey to recover the more than $9.6 million it claims Ivey won illicitly at the casino's punto banco tables.
Cheung Yin Sun, Gemaco (the manufacturer of the cards used in the Borgata edge-sorting affair), and an unnamed Gemaco quality-control supervisor are co-defendants in the Borgata lawsuit.


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Jennifer Mary Butala
Jenna attended Los Angeles County High School for the Arts. Later, she went to California State University, Northridge (CSUN), but dropped out after a month.
Actress, producer
Father – Richard Butala (Hughes Aircraft executive)
Mother – Sue (Grace) Butala (Homemaker)
Siblings – Tony Butala (Uncle) (The Lettermen's lead singer)
5 ft 10 in or 178 cm
55 kg or 121 pounds
In 1991, Jenna started dating actor Bodhi Elfman after they both met during a Sprite (soft drink) TV commercial audition in February 1991. After 4 years of dating together, the couple married on February 18, 1995.
On July 23, 2007, the couple welcomed their first child, a son named, Story Elias in Los Angeles. After about three years, the Jenna gave birth to the couple's second child, a son named, Easton Quinn Monroe.
Jenna Elfman and Bodhi Elfman during SAG Awards 2014
Jenna has Croatian ancestry on her father's side.
Tall body frame
S*x appeal
34-24-34 in or 86-61-86 cm
4 (US) or 36 (EU)
Jenna Elfman during 2014 Elle's Women in Television Celebration
11 (US)
She has appeared in Sprite, coffee, 1996 Honda Accord, Clearasil, AT&T, and many other commercials.
She was raised as Roman Catholic.
Jenna is also a member of Church of Scientology.
Playing the lead role as Dharma Freedom Finkelstein Montgomery in the ABC's sitcom Dharma & Greg from 1997 to 2002. She appeared in all the 119 episodes of the show.
She appeared in 1997 comedy film Grosse Pointe Blank for her role as Tanya.
In 1992, Jenna appeared in CBS' mystery series Murder, She Wrote for her role as background ballet dancer in an episode titled "Dance Diabolique". Her role is uncredited.
Jenna is a busy lady and due to her hectic life, it becomes difficult for her to find time for exercises. Depending upon the available time, she likes to do walking, climb stairs, does strength training, hiking, dancing, etc.
Jenna does lunges while brushing her teeth, and likes to do 10 to 15 push-ups before going to bed.
She tries to eat organic whole grains, fruits, vegetables and others. She drinks lots of water and also sleeps a lot.
Jenna Elfman Favorite Things
Food – Pizza
Designer – Isabel Marant
Accessories – Rebecca Minkoff bag, Marni bracelet, Fenton / Fallon For J. Crew Necklace
Beauty Products – Lancôme Flash Bronzer, Epicuren After Bath Moisturizer, Olay Daily Facials Express
Dress – DVF, Halston
Shoes – Fendi, Thakoon sandals
Source – Shape, MSN
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She is well trained in ballet dancing. She started taking dance lessons at the age of 5.
Elfman was offered a role in sci-fi action film Minority Report (2002), which she rejected.
She is the daughter-in-law of director Richard Elfman (father of Bodhi) and actress Marie-Pascale Elfman (mother of Bodhi).
She left ballet dancing at the age of 16 after her ankle injury became more serious.
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Backcountry apps target winter recreationists with loads of features
Sun., Dec. 4, 2022
Backcountry skiing and snowboarding provides access to some incredible landscapes. Getting there safely requires skills in navigation, avalanche safety and good gear. Nowadays, that gear often includes a backcountry app. (Katie Cooney)
By Brett French The Billings Gazette
BILLINGS – The amount of information outdoor recreationists have at their fingertips is astounding.
It wasn't that long ago that a handheld GPS device was considered unprecedented for the information it provided to an adventurer about their location and the surrounding terrain. Now you can get all of that and more on a smartphone, most of which have a bigger screen than GPS devices.
Montana has its own homegrown app developer of outdoor maps in onX. In a recent online presentation, the company's Joe Risi and Charlie von Avis highlighted the capabilities of their app for backcountry snow recreationists.
For $39.99, the app can provide a variety of data, including: avalanche forecasts, weather conditions, Snotel information on snow depth, topo and satellite views, public lands, and slope angle and aspect.
Tools allow the user to create and share routes, including posting waypoints and photos. Forecasts provide weather data. Maps created on a computer automatically sync with the user's phone. Where cell service isn't available, maps can be loaded ahead of time to an offline folder where all of the original layers will be preserved.
"We're trying to put it all in one place so a skier has what they need to make decisions," von Avis said, adding there are infinite ways the app can be used.
Most important for winter backcountry users, the app provides updated avalanche forecasts and includes a colored map showing areas where avalanches are more likely to occur.
"We have nationwide coverage for the avalanche forecasts," von Avis said.
One of the most helpful features for those new to an area is the Discover tab. Clicking on the feature provides curated information on known routes, including distance, difficulty, estimated time, the elevation of the high point, slope angle and elevation gain. Written descriptions provide more details on where to go and what the terrain is like.
Drew Pogge, owner of Big Sky Backcountry Guides in Bozeman, said onX is a latecomer to backcountry apps where businesses like CalTopo and Gaia have planted their flag. He said their functions are all about the same, but onX does a better job of integrating avalanche information.
Sam Magro, of Montana Alpine Guides in Bozeman, said most of his guides are using Gaia. He likes the slope shading and angles to highlight avalanche terrain. Doug Chabot, director of the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center, is also a Gaia user. He said he leans on it "a bunch" when traveling in a new area, but always carries a map and compass as backup.
"It's the old guy part of me," he said.
Pogge also carries a paper map, in case his battery dies, as a backup.
In the Cooke City area, Ben Zavora of Beartooth Powder Guides also uses Gaia, but some of his guides and business partner Reed Youngbar are fans of onX Backcountry.
"I think all the mapping apps are pretty good these days. It is kind of what you get used to," Zavora said.
Youngbar said he was introduced to digital map software and GPS years ago and sees the creation of apps as "a perfect marriage of desktop GIS platforms and handheld GPS.
"I have used all the major platforms over the years and they all have their pluses and minuses," he added.
Perhaps their biggest benefit, Youngbar said, is their ability to accurately relay coordinates to a rescue party if needed. He also appreciates the slope angle to find terrain less prone to avalanches when danger is rated considerable or extreme.
Such apps are important tools when teaching avalanche courses. Yet Pogge prefers to use the programs at home to search out powder stashes and safe routes to get there.
All of Pogge's guides carry some type of GPS device, but he tries to teach his students to not stare at their phones in the mountains. Rather, he'd like them to learn the basics of traveling in the backcountry safely.
"It's important not to trust technology too much, therefore field verification is important for real-time decision making …" Youngbar said. "The map may indicate a safe slope angle, but the reality may be different and it's important to trust your observations.
"I also see people get obsessed with checking their maps in the field. I think technology in the backcountry is very useful and important, but at the same time one of the reasons to go into the backcountry is to limit our exposure to technology and reconnect with nature."
The differences in the apps may come down to what the user is comfortable with, as well as cost. Gaia has a free basic map and route app, but maps can be downloaded for offline use. For $3.33 a month ($39.96 a year) its premium features are accessible. If you are an Outside Network member, the cost is $2.99 a month with some added features.
Likewise, CalTopo's basic features are free, with three other paid levels. For mobile devices, the cost is $20 a year, the pro model is $50. It offers premium layers and advance planning tools. For the $100 desktop membership, CalTopo throws in desktop applications and GIS tools.
Switch over to hiking mode and similar information is available for those months when snow isn't covering the ground. onX Backcountry includes a feature that overlays where there are forest fires and smoke. Gaia's paid members can find nearby campgrounds.
Unlike some other apps, onX's Discover information on trails is curated by the company, rather than being user-generated. To beef up this feature, the business acquired Adventure Project and Outdoor Project apps, while also working with Beacon Guidebook authors.
"We try to cultivate content that is good and authoritative before it goes into the app," von Avis said.
Youngbar said he has concerns about ski routes being published on mapping platforms, even though it helps introduce people to new areas.
"I do like a sense of discovery when it comes to backcountry skiing," he said. "This is a topic that I am conflicted on, too. On one hand, I realize that it's public land and no one deserves to have sole access to a place, and on the other, I worry that the places I like to ski/guide will become overcrowded. I am biased because I was raised in a surfing culture where you don't talk about surfing locations."
The onX trails can also be filtered by how much time you have, the distance you want to travel, or elevation gain if you want to avoid a big climb. Like a smartwatch or phone, you can track your route, elevation gain and distance. Upgrade to the premium content and the maps include a 3D feature to provide a better visual understanding of the terrain.
"We're trying to make maps more accessible for people who may not be as app literate," von Avis said.
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Die Erprobungsstelle Tarnewitz (auch: E-Stelle Tarnewitz) auf der künstlich angelegten Halbinsel Tarnewitz am östlichen Ende der Boltenhagener Bucht diente der deutschen Luftwaffe bis zum Ende des Zweiten Weltkriegs zur Erprobung von Flugzeug- und Bordwaffen.

Geschichte
1933 begann die Geschichte der E-Stelle Tarnewitz im Ostseebad Boltenhagen, als die Reichsluftwaffe auf der Suche nach einem geeigneten Platz für Waffentests auf die unberührte Sandbank an der Ostseeküste stieß. Schon im September 1935 wurde mit den Bauarbeiten begonnen. Es wurden Deiche aufgeschüttet sowie Spundwände gesetzt. Mit einem für damalige Verhältnisse riesigen technischen Aufwand wurde die Halbinsel mit Seesand aufgespült und vollständig mit einer Bitumendecke versiegelt. Nach der Errichtung von Hallen und Labors nahm die Erprobungsstelle 1937 ihren Betrieb auf.

Zeit des Nationalsozialismus
Der E-Stelle oblag die Erprobung der durch die Industrie entwickelten Waffensysteme und im engen Zusammenhang auch die Weiterentwicklung bis zur Einsatzreife. Auch wurde auf Basis der im Einsatz gesammelten Erfahrungen die günstigsten Einbauvarianten von Waffen und deren Systeme ermittelt. Außerdem erfolgte die Erprobung von Maschinengewehren, Bordkanonen, Bordraketen und Sondergeräten. Für Ausrüstungsversuche wurden vor allem Flugzeuge der Typen Me 262, Bf 110, Fw 190 sowie Ba 349 verwendet. Kurz vor Kriegsende 1945 wurden die wichtigsten Erprobungsflugzeuge nach Schleswig-Holstein überführt. Amerikanische Truppen nahmen die E-Stelle schließlich ein. Es folgten die Engländer und später die Rote Armee, die auf dem Areal die Zufahrtsstraßen, Teile des Rollfeldes sowie übriggebliebene Anlagen sprengte.

Nachkriegsgeschichte
Nachdem sich mehrere Jahre niemand um die Halbinsel kümmerte, wurde diese 1952 von der See-Polizei übernommen. Später wurde das Objekt der 4. Flottille der Volksmarine zugeordnet, die auf dem Gelände einen Stützpunkt errichtete. 1963 nahm die Grenzbrigade Küste das Gebiet in Besitz, die Tarnewitz bis zur Auflösung der NVA 1990 unter Kontrolle hielt. In dieser Zeit wurden der Hafen erneuert sowie zahlreiche neue Gebäude und Anlagen errichtet. Die Bundeswehr übernahm das Objekt 1990, zog sich aber bald wieder zurück. Mittlerweile wurden Teile der Halbinsel, das heutige Gelände der Weißen Wiek, zu einer Marina mit angrenzender Hotelanlage und Badestrand ausgebaut. Dazu wurden sämtliche von der NVA errichteten Gebäude und Anlagen abgerissen. Der größere Teil der Halbinsel wurde als Naturschutzgebiet Tarnewitzer Huk ausgewiesen.

Literatur
 Angelika Rätzke: Mythos Tarnewitz – Geheimnisse einer Halbinsel, Boltenhagen Verlag, ISBN 3-937723-00-5.

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