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'Raider Nation, Welcome Home' — Allegiant Stadium Opens to Silver and Black Fans
"Commencement" is an apt one-word description of what unfolded last Saturday, when Allegiant Stadium welcomed the Raider Nation for the first time ever with the celebration of an ending and a new beginning. Ending what seemed like an eternal search for a true home befitting this historic organization at this time. Beginning to settle into a palace elevated in the desert, a new chapter in the six-decade life of the Silver and Black.
The familiar refrain, boldfaced Silver and Black bordered, can't be repeated enough: The Greatness of the Raiders is in its future. And that future is now!
Las Vegas Raiders Owner Mark Davis led a VVIP list of invitees to share in the momentous ribbon-cutting event prior to leading the Raider Nation into this Las Vegas palace, where he stopped in the sea of humanity to engage with the throng that followed. Davis beamed proudly, as if he'd just received the keys to a new home, while standing on the mezzanine level of the Ford Plaza looking down at an enthusiastic crowd amassed below at the site of the Raider Image and the Legacy Bricks.
"I just want to say, Raider Nation, welcome home. Let's cut this thing!," said Davis before giving way to the illustrious group of scissor-bearers ready to cut into a slice of history—the First Lady of Raider Nation Carol Davis, Raiders Alumnus and Pro Football of Famer Jim Otto, Raiders President Dan Ventrelle, Raiders Senior VP, Stadium Development & Operations Tom Blanda, Raiders Executive Larry Delsen and Raiders Alumnus and Sands Corporation Executive Napoleon McCallum.
Raider Nation, welcome home! ☠ pic.twitter.com/dqbRspxzpZ
— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) August 14, 2021
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That Silver and Black contingent was joined by entertainment star Marie Osmond, music legend Carlos Santana, 1968 Olympic Gold Medalist Tommie Smith, Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman, Urban Chamber of Commerce Las Vegas President Ken Evans, Allegiant Air CEO Maury Gallagher, Resorts World Las Vegas Executive Doni Taube, Resorts World Las Vegas President Scott Sibella, UNLV VP Bo Bernhard, UFC Executive Lawrence Epstein, Applied Analysis Executive Jeremy Aguero, Sands Corporation Executive Andy Abboud, Westgate Las Vegas President Cami Christensen, Nevada COVID-19 Task Force Chairman Jim Murren, Clark County Commissioner Michael Naft, Clark County Commissioner Marilyn Kirkpatrick, Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo, LVCVA CEO Steve Hill, Congresswoman Dina Titus, Laborer's Union Executive Tommy White in cutting the ribbon while being showered with confetti and serenaded by The Autumn Wind.
Davis vowed to not watch a Raiders football game in Allegiant Stadium until fans could be in attendance with him. He kept to his promise and enjoyed the Raiders' first preseason game Saturday alongside the first group of fans who joined him in person in Las Vegas to root on the Silver and Black, which impressed on the field with a 20-7 win over Seattle.
A full season went by with no fans being able to attend games in the brand-new Allegiant Stadium. The COVID-19 global pandemic forced all NFL teams to have limited to no capacity throughout the 2020 season. In 2021, a sense of normalcy is beginning to return -- especially within professional sports and the NFL.
Saturday was a must-see event in true Las Vegas fashion from start to finish. Singer-songwriter Judith Hill re-enacted her performance during the November 2017 stadium groundbreaking with a repeat rendition of the appropriately lyrical Andra Day hit "Rise Up." As was the case during the groundbreaking, Hill sang while playing a grand piano and was once again joined by the Las Vegas House of Blues Choir. Concurrently on the field, several hundred members representing the Las Vegas community who worked tirelessly to make the opening possible—frontline workers, medical personnel, first responders, construction workers and the Nevada National Guard—lined up and were honored with a standing ovation.
The Al Davis Memorial Torch was lit by inspirational philanthropist and medical expert Dr. Miriam Adelson, who handled the prestigious honor with grace and elegance. Dr. Adelson is majority shareholder of the Las Vegas Sands Corporation, a company founded by her late husband, Sheldon G. Adelson. The Adelson family has donated hundreds of millions of dollars in support of local and international causes. She was a fitting selection to light the torch in memory of, and in tribute to, her late husband and Al Davis, who declared that "The fire that burns brightest in the Raiders organization is the will to win" as the stadium would not be a reality without their support.
Legendary entertainer Marie Osmond hit every note with her traditional rendition of the National Anthem, working fans into a frenzy leading up to kickoff. Lifelong Raiders fan and entertainment superstar Carlos Santana headlined the halftime show and was accompanied by the newly minted house band, which will perform at every Raiders home game. Santana's two song set ended with an encore-asking performance of his hit "Maria Maria" that left fans roused for second half action on the field.
Head Coach Jon Gruden was overjoyed to pick up a victory in his first game in Las Vegas with fans. "It was great to have the Raider fans out there," Gruden said. "I'm kind of numb to see world coming back together again and to be in this stadium with these fans again. It just warms my heart."
August 14, 2021 is yet another historic timeline in the rich annals of the Raiders. What happened at Allegiant Stadium on Saturday was not only a moment to relive, but also a preview for what's to come inside of what Davis tabbed "The Death Star, where our opponent's dreams come to die."
Sights of the Game: Preseason Week 1 Gameday Entertainment vs. Seahawks
Get an exclusive look at the gameday entertainment from the Raiders' Week 1 preseason matchup against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders fans outside of Allegiant Stadium before the preseason home game against the Seattle Seahawks.
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Las Vegas Raiders ownership, alumni, and local dignitaries take part in the ribbon cutting of Allegiant Stadium before the preseason home game against the Seattle Seahawks.
Raider Rusher with a fan before the Las Vegas Raiders preseason home game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Fans before the Las Vegas Raiders preseason home game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders alumnus Jay Schroeder meets with fans before the preseason home game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Frontline workers are honored on the field before the Las Vegas Raiders preseason home game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
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Singer Judith Hill performs before the Las Vegas Raiders preseason home game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
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The Las Vegas Raiders are introduced onto the field before their preseason home game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
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Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Tanner Muse (55) is introduced onto the field before the preseason home game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Javin White (53) is introduced onto the field before the preseason home game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski (44) is introduced onto the field before the preseason home game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Darius Philon (96) is introduced onto the field before the preseason home game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson (97) is introduced onto the field before the preseason home game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell (99) is introduced onto the field before the preseason home game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre'von Moehrig (25) is introduced onto the field before the preseason home game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Keisean Nixon (22) is introduced onto the field before the preseason home game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Damon Arnette (20) is introduced onto the field before the preseason home game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) is introduced onto the field before the preseason home game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the national anthem before the preseason home game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
The American flag is displayed by season ticket members on the field during the national anthem before the Las Vegas Raiders preseason home game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Darius Philon (96) during the national anthem before the preseason home game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Singer Marie Osmond performs the national anthem before the Las Vegas Raiders preseason home game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Nathan Peterman (3) during the national anthem before the preseason home game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the national anthem before the preseason home game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
The American flag is displayed on the field during the national anthem before the Las Vegas Raiders preseason home game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) during the national anthem before the preseason home game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders during the national anthem before the preseason home game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Singer Marie Osmond performs the national anthem, while the Nellis Air Force Base Color Guard presents the nation's colors, before the Las Vegas Raiders preseason home game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
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Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Tanner Muse (55) during the national anthem before the preseason home game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) during the national anthem before the preseason home game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Marcell Ateman (88) during the national anthem before the preseason home game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Nathan Peterman (3) during the coin toss before the preseason home game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders fans with signs during the Las Vegas Raiders preseason home game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Olympic gold medalist Chelsea Gray, A'ja Wilson and Jackie Young during the Las Vegas Raiders preseason home game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Carlos Santana performs during halftime at the Las Vegas Raiders preseason home game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
A fan records Carlos Santana's performance during halftime at the Las Vegas Raiders preseason home game against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium.
Four Raiders Pro Bowlers to appear in skills competitions throughout Pro Bowl week
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Patrick Graham getting a good 'head start' evaluating the 2023 draft class at the Reese's Senior Bowl
The Raiders defensive coordinator detailed his initial experience in head coaching the collegiate showcase in Mobile, Alabama.
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"It's important not just to help make this be the Sports and Entertainment Capital of the World, but one of the best communities to live in," said Raiders alumnus Teyo Johnson.


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Tigran Petrosian is a titan of chess history.
All agree he was a genius of strategy, defence and sacrifice, but didn't he take too many draws?
Possibly so, but when Petrosian selected and annotated his best games, that flaw disappeared, leaving only brilliance and profound chess understanding.
This book is an English translation of a Russian classic that is a favourite of many grandmasters, including Mihail Marin and Levon Aronian.
A literal translation of the Russian title might be 'The Strategy of Soundness' but Python Strategy is a better fit for Petrosian's more ambitious games.
NOTE: If you have the old Pergamon books from the early 1990s, called 'The Games of Tigran Petrosian, Volumes 1 and 2', then maybe you don't need this new book, as the old Russian annotations may be familiar.


under the carpet and ignoring it. Jahseh created a foundation with his mother called "Helping Hand" where they help young children living in poverty, we are sad to have said goodbye to him, as he had such an amazing influence on the rap industry and wasn't afraid to express himself while being one of the most real rappers in the industry, he will be remembered for his impact in the world.
Perth Zoo is today mourning the loss of the world's oldest Sumatran orangutan. Puan, who passed away over night at an estimated 62 years old, was awarded the Guinness World Record in 2014 as the oldest known orangutan of her species. Although her exact date of birth was unknown, she arrived in Perth by plane 50 years ago and has been the Queen of Perth Zoo ever since.
Puan was a great-grandmother and had 54 descendants in total, and her genes accounted for almost 10% of the total captive population.
Puan was euthanised after age-related complications were affecting her quality of life. She was described as a patient, independent matriarch, the "quiet and dignified leader" of her colony.
Her full obituary, written by zookeeper Martina Hart – who has cared for her for the last 18 years – has been released by Perth Zoo this morning.
Is Humility as Sunny as it Sounds?
"Calling the world from isolation", The Gorillaz dropped a hot summery track, with an accompanying music vid on May 31. 'Humility' was released in order to tease The Gorillaz' new album 'The Now Now' which is set to release one the 29th of June. The song itself carries a very beachy vibe throughout, it also features The Gorillaz' trademark synth sound, some uplifting guitar riffs along with some vocals from 2D, something the fans felt 'Humanz' sorely lacked. All these pieces come together to prove that The Gorrilaz are at their strongest when they leave the darkness at the doorstep and get uplifting and trippy. However, while the song is undoubtedly upbeat, the lyrics themselves might tell another story.
Some backstory before we dive into that; before the songs release, the bands founder and bassist, Murdoc Niccals was arrested and thrown in prison for smuggling. He has since been replaced by former powerpuff girls villan and leader of the Gangreen gang, Ace. It is unclear how he came to join the group though it is known that he and the bands guitarist, Noodle are good friends.
The main vocalist and the star of the video, 2D has had a long and troubled history with Murdoc, so you'd expect him to say something about his bandmate, but he hasn't, at least not on record. 2Ds appearance in the video for 'Humility' has lead people to believe that 2D is happy with Murdoc out of the picture, however the lyrics make 2D look as though he's torn between feeling free without Murdoc, and with the isolation of being in the band without him. this can be found in the first verse of the song.
2D says this at the point in the video where he looks his absolute happiest "See the state i'm in now?" this is a warning, this happiness isn't real its a front that 2D is putting up, probably for the sake of the rest of the band, but deep down, 2D is broken, he misses Murdoc deeply. even though 2D wants so badly to be free from him, he needs Murdoc. Its understandable seeing as theyve been making music together for nineteen years. Before Noodle, before Russel it was just 2D and Murdoc. and now they've been separated, seemingly for good. Now all 2D can do is make music, not only to express these feelings, but in an attempt to call Murdoc…out of isolation.
It feels quite surreal to have said goodbye, we all know that life isn't infinite, but for some reason Puan has always just seemed to be the one who might prove us wrong.
Puan was born in approximately 1956, and has passed away at the grand old age of 62. In saying this, Puan may have been older than what we thought, as she was wild born, so her age has been calculated via old stories, notes and dates long gone. In 2016 she was awarded a Guinness World Record for being the oldest living Sumatran orangutan in the world.
Puan is one of the more difficult members of our colony to write about – she's not as outgoing as Sekara, as sweet as Utama or as placid as Dinar, but she certainly holds a special place in everyone's hearts, and her legacy is quite simply incredible. There really aren't words to describe Puan and the impact she has had on not only the breeding program at Perth Zoo, but also on the people who over the past 50-odd years have cared for her.
Perth Zoo's Puan arrived at Perth Zoo in 1968.,Picture: Alex Asbury.
Th zoo can't stress enough how incredible her legacy is. She's a mother to 11 children (most wild orangutans reproduce 4 times in their lives), a grandmother, and a great grandmother. She has 54 descendants, 29 still living, and those descendants are spread across 5 European zoos, 3 in the United States, Singapore Zoo, Adelaide Zoo, Perth Zoo, and of course, Sumatra. Her genetics count for just under 10% of the global captive population.
Puan was a 'hands off' individual. She was somewhat aloof, the zookeeper that handled her remembers being told early in her career – 'Puan will decide when and if you may touch her'! When they weighed her they knew they had one chance and one chance only, if they weren't on the ball and watching closely, she certainly wasn't going to sit on those scales again. As Kylie Bullo once said to me – 'Oh Puan, bless her, she never fails to make you feel unworthy'! If they weren't quick with her dinner, or they kept her inside a minute longer than she deemed necessary, she would let them know by tapping her foot to make them hurry along. they always knew were they stood with Puan.
Over the years Puan's eyelashes had greyed, her movement had slowed down and her mind had started to wander. But she remained the matriarch, the quiet, dignified lady she had always been. Puan demanded and deserved respect, and she certainly had it from all her keepers over the years. She was the founding female of the best breeding colony in the world. She was the invaluable teacher to our youngsters before they were released to Bukit Tigapuluh. The maker of the most amazing nests, and the lady who took no nonsense from her children over the years, but was also the most nurturing mother we had.
Perth Zoo's Puan, the 62 year old Sumatran Orangutan, has descendants all around the world.Picture: Supplied.
Rest in peace Puan, may you climb happily in the jungles of the sky. Thank you for giving us your legacy, and I promise we'll look after your family.


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Decentraland Review: [The Future Of Blockchain-Powered Games?]
1 What Is Decentraland?
2 How Does Decentraland Work?
3 What Is LAND?
3.1 How Can LAND Be Of Value In Decentraland?
4 What Are Decentraland's MANA Cryptocurrency Tokens?
5 Future Roadmap Updates, And Conclusion
5.1 Decentraland Review
'Ready Player One in a wide-open virtual metaverse on steroids and blockchain power' is the best way I can describe what this experience is, and one we'll explore in detail through this Decentraland review.
In a world where NFTs are becoming ever popular, Decentraland takes it up a notch by building a massively 3D open-world virtual reality game around it. Here, there is no goal apart from just having fun, where players can buy and trade land, as well as other in-game goods and services.
But more than that, Decentraland's video game ethos has blended into an expansive economy and marketplace, where players can create their own custom games, which could then be explored with their friends or other gamers. As is the name, Decentraland is a wholly decentralized game, where you – the community – can take control, while having a huge grin. So, are they a preview of what games of the future will be like? Well, you'll have to read along our Decentraland review to find out.
What Is Decentraland?
Launched to the public in February 2020, Decentraland is a virtual reality game built and powered by the Ethereum blockchain and is overseen by the Decentraland Foundation. However, its birth began much earlier, in 2015, by Ari Meilich and Esteban Ordano. Originally, it was a pixelated grid-based interface that allocated pixels through a Proof-of-Work algorithm. But soon, it evolved into a large 3D open-world game, before the beta version then went live in 2017.
Initially, developers can sell parcels of virtual land in the game for as little as $20. But following the NFT craze in late 2020 and early 2021, entire virtual homes and real estate were being sold for $100,000 or more. One house on Decentraland once sold for more than $500,000, while a New York-based digital real estate investment company, Republic Realm, paid nearly $1-million ($913,228 to be exact) for 259 parcels of digital land in Decentraland to build a virtual shopping district.
How Does Decentraland Work?
The first aspect of this digital reality that we should be exploring in our Decentraland review is how does it all works? As we noted earlier, the whole game revolves entirely around the idea that you create your own experiences, or choose to enjoy ones created by other players. There's a great degree of freedom to enable players – within the game's mechanics, of course – to build and enjoy in-game minigames, aside from the virtual life-like experience of buying houses.
You can purchase, for example, apparel for your in-game character, or change its appearance. Within each 'parcel' of land, each player can practically do whatever they want, such as remodeling their homes or set up virtual businesses. Players can then visit other users' parcels or lands. There are contests for creating and displaying digital NFT artwork, play around with the aforementioned minigames, design various applications, or offer goods and services for sale within Decentraland.
As you can imagine, this has helped to create a very large and diverse economy, where players can earn income or rewards from their participation in the many events held across Decentraland, not to mention spending tokens to acquire goods and services. As of this Decentraland review, there are nearly 20,000 users signed up. Since the total amount of land is capped to just 90,000 parcels, there is also an incentive to speculate on virtual property prices, where you can earn massive returns.
What Is LAND?
On Decentraland, there are technically two cryptocurrency tokens – MANA (which we'll discuss more of later in our Decentraland review), and LAND. The latter is a non-fungible ERC-721 token that is used to represent a single parcel of virtual land in Decentraland, and can be purchased with MANA. Everything else in between, such as in-game items or services, are all NFTs that can be bought using MANA tokens. LAND is perhaps the most unique aspect of Decentraland.
Unlike other games, users who own LAND (parcels of digital real estate) have creative freedom to work and develop those properties, as well as buy, hold, or exchange them at will. The ownership is then documented into the Ethereum blockchain as proof, which includes the content is published on that land, its coordinates, and so on. Each LAND parcel is 16-meter by 16-meter and encompasses the landscape aside from common spaces such as roads and plazas, which are developer-owned.
We'll start to explore more now as to how a few pixels of LAND can prove to be valuable when used the right way. It has created a secondary marketplace within Decentraland, where LAND owners can buy and sell the property as one would in real life as an investment. Its location matters, as the prices derive from community interest. For example, LAND that's located on major crossroads within the world, or those that are placed near busy districts tend to be worth more.
How Can LAND Be Of Value In Decentraland?
LAND could be a highly appreciative asset, as its quantity is made scarce – just 90,000 parcels – as in the real world where space is finite. Just like in the real world too, the value of the land isn't purely based on how large or where it's been built, but also on how the owner chooses to develop that land that makes it worthwhile. Decentraland really lets you play around with this concept in more than a few ways, all of which are handled by the game's smart contracts.
This layer consists of entries that contain details like what objects are placed on that LAND, textures, sounds, as well as scripts that control how all those things come together, and how users can interact with them. In Decentraland, you can use your LAND to build, for example:
Art galleries, where the LAND (parcel) owner can showcase or trade their NFT art collection, or other types of NFT collectibles like memorabilia and merchandise.
Casinos, where players from across Decentraland can visit to play games or bet on matches to win (or lose MANA tokens).
Malls or shops, where players can sell entire NFT goods such as trading cards, in-game items, collectibles, or even consider selling services to other players, such as offering your 3D makeover skills so that other players can call you up to renovate their virtual homes in Decentraland.
Games, where LAND owners can build game sites and playgrounds, such as hosting minigames or other such entertainment like arcades, a digital funfair, or an amusement park for those bigger parcels. Aside from that, you could turn your virtual land into a large park or sporting ground.
Music venues, where LAND owners can offer up their parcels to be built into dedicated spaces that'll host virtual music festivals and concerts.
Business, where parcels of LAND can be turned into a business park, and users can meet digitally to discuss ideas. There's even a Crypto Valley, a digitalized version of Silicon Valley, where you can pitch to potential investors, and there's some talk of hosting virtual advertisements on certain LAND, thus opening up the opportunities to monetization even more.
What Are Decentraland's MANA Cryptocurrency Tokens?
MANA, as we've hinted at before in our Decentraland Review, is the main cryptocurrency of the Decentraland network. Its tokens are used as a medium of exchange, such as buying and selling a parcel of LAND, in-game items or services, and so on. The first LAND tokens were distributed with the first auction of LAND back in 2017, which represented the first in-game land that was sold to the public. This was following a token sale in August 2017 that raised them 86,260 ETH.
It was valued at $25-million at the time. As for MANA's tokenomics, it's inflationary. This is set by a slowly declining inflation rate, which is set to 8.00% in the first year, before decreasing to 6.06% by year five, and down further to 4.65% by year ten. As of writing this Decentraland review, there are 2,194,184,827 MANA in total supply (based on the inflation rate right now), of which 1,690,689,645 MANA are in circulation. Currently, the ERC-20 MANA is worth around $0.662344.
Thus, this gives Decentraland's MANA cryptocurrencies a unicorn market cap of $1,119,818,630, making it the 65th-most valuable token on the market. Looking back historically, the price of MANA has skyrocketed significantly since everyone went mad for NFTs in late 2020. From its all-time lows of $0.007883 back in October 2017, today's prices mark a gargantuan 8,300% leap in value. But with the recent market correction in April 2021, we're still 60% down from its all-time highs of $1.63.
Future Roadmap Updates, And Conclusion
So then, do they have more things in the pipeline? Indeed, our Decentraland review has come across a detailed roadmap mapping out their future. For the most part, we can expect more content to be added into the metaverse, such as improving the graphical fidelity or allowing users to use pre-fab items in the world builder. We can expect to see more refinements to the in-world trading, the addition of better cinematics, the ability to create guilds or groups, VR support, and more.
Finishing off, we can say that we're quite impressed with the rate of progress that they've been able to accomplish as of this Decentraland review. It continues to gain in popularity, as more users are keen to see what this new NFT-everything sort of gaming feels like. Honestly, we really do feel that this is an excellent working showpiece of where games will evolve next. Imagine being able to live your dream life, and stretching beyond your heart's content and wildest imaginations.
That is what Decentraland is, opening up the closed garden and limited capabilities of many games today, and empowering the community to create the game for themselves. Decentraland then is like a blank canvas, where you can create anywhere from your dream home, to an entire online business. You can enjoy countless community-created games, roam around large open worlds, and have tonnes of fun. Decentraland truly is an awesome display of what blockchains can do.
Decentraland Review
Project Values
Tokenomics Model
Long Term Sustainability
Vibrant secondary economics, where users can buy and sell countless varieties of NFT goods or services.
A lot of economic potential aside from in-game trading and marketplaces, such as advertising, opening up virtual businesses, and so on.
Open-world metaverse encourages players to explore and interact without any boundaries.
LAND is a potentially valuable item, as its economics are deflationary, with only a finite and scarce parcel of land available.
Parcels of LAND can be developed and worked on in numerous ways, such as transforming it into fantasy land, business, public venue, etc.
Plenty of engagement through the regular release of events such as quests and contests, as well as more content to be added in the future.
In-game mechanics are still limited to what you can create, and can't easily let you create intricate minigames or applications.

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Creative execution x Marketing effectiveness
As the advertising landscape evolves, with brands using several creatives at once and with more and better data, it has become increasingly important to understand the impact of creativity... Here is an executive summary that highlights the important features and the most efficient ones regarding creative execution & marketing effectiveness by sector.
Here is an executive summary that highlights the important features and the most efficient ones regarding creative execution & marketing effectiveness by sector.
Scope & Methodology of the study
This study, which relies on Meta and focuses on Meta creatives, used AI to look at 3 billion impressions of nearly 23,000 individual creatives across three and a half years with 124 models encompassing multi-stage econometric modeling and Object/text Detection. We used a sample of five brands from the Insurance, Cosmetics, Hospitality and automotive sectors, and 13 related outcome KPIs. We noticed patterns in the features that make a creative driving a higher return on investment. We also spotted the irrelevant features. Indeed, the creative elements of a campaign are defined by features. Features are objects or sets of objects present in the marketing creative, all of which are identified by object detection algorithms. This includes common objects like people, as well as brand-specific objects, such as a logo or product. Each creative is then codified according to the set of objects, allowing for the creation of time series variables that can be modelled through MMM.
To get a deep dive in the methodology, read these articles on:
How to use pre-trained Detectron2 models to detect brand-specific object in creative images
How to train Detectron2 models to detect brand-specific object in creative images
So, which features are important?
In this study, a feature is considered relevant if:
Splitting the impressions by the appearance of a feature improves the performance of the sub-model
There is a positive uplift between the feature appearing and not appearing
If the features in the sub-model (both the feature and partner of the feature group) are significant with a p-value < 0.1.
This table outlines the findings in this study regarding features that matter for each sector. Please note that within each sector one or more brands were modelled through numerous sub-models.
Features that matter for each brand
* Automotive results were achieved with further sub-modelling where for Person it does not test Person appearing Y/N but Person with a Face and without a Smile appearing vs not; for Person & Product it tests person without a Face & Product vs not.
4 features that significantly drove ROI uplifts across brands: Brand Cue, Logo, Product and Person
Brand Cue was significant at driving higher ROI in Hospitality and Insurance. It could, however, not be tested for Cosmetics and Automotive because of low impression levels (3% and 0% respectively).
Logo was significant in Hospitality and Cosmetics. For Automotive, 74% of creative impressions featured a Logo (either on the car, above text, or in the corner of the creative), making it difficult to separate the effect of Logo from other features appearing in the creatives. Therefore Logo did not achieve the expected significance. For Insurance, the result that a Brand Cue was relevant but not a Logo is interesting: either the audience does not associate the brand cue with the brand, or it is seen as a symbol of innovation with more appeal. Text was only significant for Cosmetics, despite it having good impression levels for all the other brands' models. This could be due to the fact that Text was associated with the majority of the impressions (between 62-83%) for the other brands, making it difficult to truly determine the impact of text. It is worth noting that Text in Cosmetics could also be interpreted as a Product, as text would often be on the label (e.g. the scent description).
Person results (Person, Person & Face, Person & Face & Smile, Person & Product, Person & Face & Product) must be read with caution as they are not mutually exclusive. A person smiling was only relevant for the Insurance brand but not in the other brands. Other brands are more Product focused, with more creative impressions featuring products (against Insurance, with only 6% of creative impressions featuring products). It would appear, pending further validation, that when a brand sells 'intangible products' (e.g. insurance products) then smiles and people become more relevant. For Automotive, Person & Face and Person & Product were the only relevant features. For this brand, 83% of the creative impressions featured a Product and only 56% a Person. Creatives labelled as Product in this brand showed either a whole car, or very close-up images/videos of the inside of cars (with some displaying tech screens). These results would indicate (pending further validation) that adding a person to your product creative generates an uplift in ROI. This provides support for the research discussed in the 'Object Selection' section
The most efficient features are those which are relevant and have the highest ROI uplifts
Top performing features by brand
That is, the creatives that display a feature are much more efficient at boosting the ROI than all the other features or none of the features appearing. The table above outlines the top-ranking features in terms of ROI uplift for each brand.
The features with the largest uplift across brands (ranked 1) were Product, Text and Person with Face; Text was the most efficient in Cosmetics, Person with Face in Hospitality and Automotive and Product in Insurance. Due to the nature of Text in Cosmetics, this specific feature should be read with caution, however. When looking at the pattern of text along with the other features in Cosmetics, it is found that Text was always accompanied by a Product. For that reason, we cannot say whether Text in isolation drives higher ROIs, but Text with Product was seen to have a positive uplift. A sub-model containing just Product & Text features could be run in order to answer this question.
Excluding Text, the most efficient features were thus Product and Person with Face. These two features were also shown to be important in combination; the combination of Person & Product ranked second in both Cosmetics (with Face) and Automotive (without Face). Brand Cue was also a significant feature in the analysis, ranking sixth and seventh for Insurance and Hospitality, respectively. Similarly, Logo ranked sixth for Hospitality and Cosmetics. When combined, these two features were found to be even more efficient for Insurance and Hospitality, as Logo & Brand Cue was ranked second for Insurance and fifth for Hospitality. Logo Size was tested in a similar sub-model to just the Logo feature, but the Logo impressions were split out according to size: Small, Medium or Large (determined by the % of the creative which detected the logo occupied). The partner variable was the same as in the Logo sub-model: No Logo. No significant results were found for Large Logo due to the low volume of impressions associated with this feature (<3% for all brands).
For Hospitality, Medium and Small Logo were ranked second and fourth, respectively, while for Cosmetics, Medium and Small Logo were ranked fourth and fifth respectively. Both results indicate that having a bigger Logo is more efficient than having a Small Logo, and in general, having a Logo is better than having no Logo at all.
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Many of the results could not be used because they did not meet the minimum impressions threshold (5%), or the uplift was <1 (meaning that a feature appearing was less efficient than not appearing). This was especially relevant for the Logo, Brand Cue & Text category. An interpretation of a <1 uplift is that splitting the creative impressions by having a Logo (Yes/No) did improve model performance and achieved significant coefficients to its splits, but the Logo split had a lower ROI than the not having that split. This does not mean that having a Logo in your creatives on Meta will decrease your ROI if you are an insurer, but rather that other features are more efficient than a Logo.
Testing the appearance of a feature vs its partner (e.g. Logo appearing vs not appearing) means that the partnering feature contains all other features. In the Insurance example, in the Logo sub-model, we are testing the appearance of a Logo vs 'everything else' (could be a Product, a Landscape, a Brand Cue, etc.). Does this mean that all other features are more efficient at driving sales than a Logo? No, there could be one single feature that is much more relevant than the rest and making the Logo partnering split more efficient.
In general, these results should be interpreted with caution and should always be considered in context of the brand and the creatives included in the study. For example, knowing that the creatives in the Cosmetics brand often included products with labels on them helps in understanding the results for this brand. Whilst most sub-models showed a positive uplift of the feature appearing, for Text, most sub-models results indicate that adding text to a creative would lead to a lower ROI.
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Larry Clark Robinson (* 2. Juni 1951 in Winchester, Ontario) ist ein ehemaliger kanadischer Eishockeyspieler und derzeitiger -trainer, der im Verlauf seiner aktiven Karriere zwischen 1970 und 1992 unter anderem für die Montréal Canadiens und Los Angeles Kings in der National Hockey League spielte. In Diensten der Canadiens de Montréal, bei denen Robinson den Großteil seiner Karriere verbrachte, gewann Robinson zwischen 1973 und 1986 insgesamt sechsmal den Stanley Cup als Spieler. Darüber hinaus erhielt er zahlreiche individuelle Auszeichnungen, darunter die Conn Smythe Trophy im Jahr 1978 und die Aufnahme in die Hockey Hall of Fame im Jahr 1995. Er hält außerdem den Rekord mit der besten Plus/Minus-Bilanz von +722 in der gesamten NHL-Karriere. In seiner anschließenden Karriere als Trainer gewann er drei weitere Male den Stanley Cup mit den New Jersey Devils.

Sein Bruder Moe Robinson kam zu einem Einsatz in der National Hockey League.

Karriere

Spielerkarriere
Bis in die 1960er Jahre hinein spielten sehr viele Spieler wie Eddie Shore, Gordie Howe oder Bobby Hull in der National Hockey League, die auf dem Land auf einer Farm aufgewachsen waren. Als Larry Robinsons Karriere in den 1970er-Jahren begann, war das schon eher die Ausnahme. Kurz nachdem er Laufen konnte, stellten ihn seine Eltern auf Schlittschuhe, aber erst mit acht Jahren kam er in eine Schülermannschaft. Wie auf dem Land üblich, heiratete er jung und als er in Kitchener in der Juniorenliga spielte, war er bereits Vater. Beim NHL Amateur Draft 1971 wurde er als 20. in zweiten Runde von den Canadiens de Montréal gedraftet, dasselbe Jahr, in dem die Canadiens an erster Gesamtposition Guy Lafleur holten. Die Canadiens waren amtierender Stanley-Cup-Sieger und in der Verteidigung hervorragend besetzt. Man musste schon ein Star sein, um sich einen Platz in dieser Mannschaft zu erarbeiten und der sowohl körperlich als auch technisch starke Robinson wurde von seinem Trainer Al MacNeil in der American Hockey League bei den Nova Scotia Voyageurs zu einem Star gemacht.

Bei den Canadiens bildete er zusammen mit Guy Lapointe und Serge Savard die "Big Three" und sein spektakulärer Bodycheck in den Finalspielen 1976 gegen Philadelphias Haudegen Gary Dornhoefer gilt als entscheidender Moment, in dem die Canadiens das Ruder herumrissen und in diesem Jahr den Stanley Cup holten. Für Robinson war es der zweite Titelgewinn nach 1973 und in den folgenden Jahren 1977, 1978 und 1979 durfte er erneut den Cup in Händen halten. Larry hatte eine unglaubliche Präsenz auf dem Eis und man hatte sehr viel Respekt vor ihm. Es reiche meist, wenn er in einer Auseinandersetzung dazwischen fuhr, um die Gemüter zu beruhigen. Nach seinem sechsten Cup Gewinn 1986 wechselte er zu den Los Angeles Kings.
Im Team Canada spielte er 1976, 1981 und 1987 beim Canada Cup.

Trainerkarriere
Nach seinem Karriereende war er zwei Jahre Assistenztrainer bei den New Jersey Devils. Von 1995 bis 1999 kehrte er für drei Jahre als Trainer zu den Los Angeles Kings zurück. Die nächste Station war dann wieder bei den Devils wo er erneut Assistenztrainer war, aber zum Ende der Saison das Team übernahm und 2000 Stanley Cup gewann. 2002 beendete er dort seine Trainerlaufbahn, kam aber im Sommer 2005 zurück und ersetzte den erkrankten Pat Burns. Am 19. Dezember 2005 legte er sein Amt nieder, da er selbst merkte, dass er durch den Stress gesundheitliche Beschwerden bekam, war aber weiterhin als Assistenztrainer der Devils aktiv. Im Sommer 2012 verließ er New Jersey, um fortan als Assistenztrainer und Director of Player Development bei den San Jose Sharks tätig zu sein. Als Assistenztrainer von Todd McLellan wurde er gemeinsam mit ihm nach der Saison 2014/15 entlassen, verblieb allerdings in der Position des Director of Player Development. Seit Sommer 2018 ist er als Berater für die St. Louis Blues tätig.

1995 wurde er mit der Aufnahme in die Hockey Hall of Fame geehrt und am 19. November 2007 hingen die Canadiens de Montréal seine Trikotnummer 19 als Banner an die Decke des Centre Bell, die somit an keinen Spieler des Franchise mehr vergeben wird.

Erfolge und Auszeichnungen

Als Spieler

International

Als Trainer
 1995 Stanley-Cup-Gewinn mit den New Jersey Devils (als Assistenztrainer)
 2000 Stanley-Cup-Gewinn mit den New Jersey Devils
 2003 Stanley-Cup-Gewinn mit den New Jersey Devils (als Assistenztrainer)

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Eishockeytrainer (Los Angeles Kings)
Eishockeytrainer (New Jersey Devils)
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Person (San Jose Sharks)
Person (St. Louis Blues)
Mitglied der Hockey Hall of Fame
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Philanthropists, business leaders, and WSU supporters Michael and Virginia Jessemey McCarty received the WSU Alumni Association Alumni Achievement Award in September. Virginia graduated in 1974 with a broadcasting degree, and Michael earned his degree in recreation in 1975. He recently retired as chief executive officer of the Association of Washington Cities. She is the owner of McCarty & Associates marketing firm, which she founded in 1986.
Twenty five years ago the WSU "farm barn" with its cattle stalls and hayloft was converted into a welcome landing for visiting alumni and their families and friends. The ground-floor livestock area was transformed with a visitors' desk, an open lounge with distinct seating areas, a small library, and several charming meeting rooms. The second level under the gambrel roof became a bright, open space perfect for parties, reunions, and game day gatherings.


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Mordechai Eliahu "Max" Kreinin (; 20 January 1930 – 9 February 2018) was an Israeli-born American economist who was University Distinguished Professor of Economics at Michigan State until 2014.

He was born in Rishon LeZion to parents Avraham and Joheved Kreinin. He attended Herzliya Hebrew Gymnasium, received a bachelor's degree from the University of Tel Aviv, and earned a doctorate in economics from University of Michigan. He began teaching at Michigan State University in 1957. Over the course of his career, Kreinin helped develop the Finger-Kreinin index to measure the similarity of exports between nations and served as president of the International Trade and Finance Association.

Kreinin died at the age of 88 on 9 February 2018.

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2018 deaths
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A very popular major among international students is English Literature. This is particularly the case in Europe and the United States of America. Being able to read and analyze texts written in English from all over the world and make a career out of it can be a very appealing idea to many. You will be completely absorbed in the world of a language that strengthens international relations and has shaped history. Due to its unprecedented role in human history, English language and literature have become very popular.
Historically, many universities offer degree programs in English Literature. Some have been historic centers for the teaching of English literature, and some have gradually reached a respectable position. We are going to mention 5 of those universities where English Literature is considered a well-taught and highly respected course.
So here are these 5 universities!
I think anyone can guess why the University of Oxford is here. First, it is among the leading universities in the world; second, it is the oldest in the English-speaking world. Having been Around for so long contributed immensely to the field of English literature. Just to let you know about the University of Oxford, this is basically a group of 39 semi-autonomous colleges, each with their own academic organization. It is also home to the oldest university museum in the world as well as the largest university press. Once admitted here, you will be part of an illustrious legacy established by Oscar Wilde, TS Eliot, Vera Brittain, VS Naipaul and Iris Murdoch.
Next on the list is the second oldest university in the English-speaking world, the University of Cambridge. Its origins can be traced back to academics who left the University of Oxford, but it has established itself as an independent and prestigious university across the world. Much like the University of Oxford, the University of Cambridge is divided into 31 semi-autonomous colleges with their separate academic organization. It is home to the second largest academic press in the world and is home to one of the most respected review bodies. It has a huge range of libraries which all house millions of books. His alumni include Robert Greene, Charles Kingsley, Samuel Butler, and Sir Salman Rushdie.
I know what you are thinking: this list is getting predictable. Well, it sure is because these universities are the best at almost everything they do. Harvard University holds a prominent place in the education of those interested in English literature. Founded in the year 1636, it is one of the most sought after universities. Comprised of many university faculties and the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, Harvard University is the perfect place to explore diversity. There are so many wonderful gifts at Harvard, from the largest endowment to running the largest network of libraries around the world. Many writers have been university alumni such as Margaret Atwood, Robert Bly and E..E. Cummings.
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In the UK a brownfield site is defined as "previously developed land" that has the potential for being redeveloped. It is often (but not always) land that has been used for industrial and commercial purposes and is now derelict and possibly contaminated. In the USA a brownfield site always refers to industrial land that has been abandoned and that is also contaminated with low levels of hazardous waste and pollutants.
The lack of available green spaces for development purposes has meant that brownfield sites have become increasingly popular in recent years, especially in places where demand for residential and commercial property is high. There are over 66,000 hectares of brownfield sites in England, and around a third of these are in the high-growth areas of greater London, the South East and East. The UK is committed to developing brownfield sites as a priority. It has already exceeded its 2008 target of building over 60% of new houses on brownfield sites, and aims to significantly grow this percentage over the next decade.
Brownfield sites are considered for redevelopment of not only housing and commercial buildings, but also as open spaces for recreation, conservation, woodland and other community areas.
All brownfield sites need to be assessed by an experienced environmental consultant before they can be redeveloped. This involves an analysis of the soil, groundwater and surface water through testing for hazardous compounds, and ensures that appropriate measures are taken to reduce identified risks and liabilities. Any development plans must be made compliant with current regulations. Special licenses are required to reclaim brownfield sites and strict environmental regulations can be prohibitive for developers. If the environmental assessment is positive and supports the redevelopment, the next step is remediation.
Remediation of a brownfield site is the removal of all known contaminants to levels considered safe for human health. Redevelopment can only take place after all environmental health risks have been assessed and removed. Remediation can be expensive and complex, and this needs to be seriously considered before purchasing brownfield land. Not all sites are deemed suitable for remediation, particularly if the costs exceed the value of the land after development.
Bioremediation uses the natural processes of indigenous bacteria, microorganisms, plants, enzymes and fungi to destroy or neutralise toxins and contaminants.
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The reclamation and reuse of brownfield sites is a core component of the UK Sustainable Development Strategy integrating a wide range of economic, social and environmental objectives. Brownfield redevelopment not only cleans up environmental health hazards and eyesores, but it is also a catalyst for community regeneration, particularly when communities are brought into the consultation process of site identification and restoration. Managed effectively as a sustainable redevelopment scheme, brownfield sites provide affordable housing, create opportunities for employment, promote conservation and wildlife, and offer a shared place for play and enjoyment. Above all, the transformation of a brownfield site is a vision of hope for the future.
Can someone erect an agricultural barn 10 year previously in open countryside and then claim it is 'a brown site' and can then use this as an argument to build a housing development on the site?
Please would you be able to tell me what percentage of new housing in the UK has been on greenfield and brownfield land in Kent since targets were set?
There is a site that was a landfill more than 40years ago. It has not been reconstructed but now blends in with the green belt. It has never had buildings on it. Would it be considered green field or brownfield?
Hi I own a small parcel of land that I belive is a brownfield site, the site was MOD land up until around 1970, it was then used or taken over by the local council, the land itself had timber houses to which the LA filled for families. some 30 years ago the LA decided to demolish the site and build new stone houses !, half of the land was then sold off ! This is the land to which I refer is possible brownfield, my land // The said land was then returned to agricultural use. Is it possible that this land is classed as green belt or brownfield site within the green belt, and can I put in as such to build a dwelling.I am located in Wiltshire, I have no faith in the LPA.
We really can't give individual opionions on pieces of land or when/where reclassifications are possible.
Hi I own a small parcel of land that i belive is a brownfield site, the site was MOD land up until around 1970, it was then used or taken over by the local council, the land itself had timber housesto which the LA filled for families. some 30 years ago the LA decided to demolish the site and build new stone houses !, half of the land was then sold off ! This is the land to which i refer is possible brownfield, my land // The said land was then returned to agricultural use. Is it possible that this land is classed as green belt or brownfield site within the green belt, and can i put in as such to build a dwelling. I am located in Wiltshire, i have no faith in the LPA. .
We own land which was a former manmade millpond and water management system including stone sluices, stone culverts and man made mill bypass channel which date back several hundred years but 80% of which are still clearly visible. The old mill building, to which this land was originally curtilage land, was converted to residential use in 1982. We have an email dated 7th August 2007 from the LPA confirming the "fact that the site is previously developed land". Under the new planning in principle brownfield planning law which came into effect in April 2017 we submitted plans for a new house on 20% of the site the remainder to left in a natural state to encourage wildlife. Our application has been refused as the Planning Officer who considered that the that the surface mounted structures have blended into the landscape with the passage of time. We strongly disagree and need an irrevocable and incontestable opinion as to what if any blending into the landscape, or not as the case may be, has occurred to counter this reason for refusal - can you please suggest to whom we might turn for such an opinion.
I own a small site (6 houses possibly) that was a resevoir with pumphouse, the pumphouse was demolished due to vandalism so was not considerd "brownfeild".Strange that vandals can prevent developement.With changes favouring brownfeild developement is this situation likely to change?Don.
A brownfield site does not have to have existing properties in situ...it can be land that was previously developed.
I own a small site (6 houses possibly) that was a resevoir with pumphouse, the pumphouse was demolished due to vandalism so was not considerd "brownfeild". Strange that vandals can prevent developement. With changes favouring brownfeild developement is this situation likely to change? Don.
We're sorry we don't have lists of sites like that. You can find out what land/redevelopment land is for sale via local commercial/rural/land agents though.
We own a parcel of land that was used as a tip and has some contamination. It was designated as brownfield but this appears to have lapsed. It is within the green belt. How do we get it re classified?
What's the best way of identifying a brownfield? I've recently seen an example of someone building their own eco-friendly green house on an old brownfield site (e.g. an old quarry, I think it was). Is it literally a case of coming across an appropriate site and then asking the Council about it's availability? I'd love to find an alternative to usual mortgage debt if possible!
The definition of brownfield is in the article above. You would have to "own" the land yourself in order to build something on it. If you identify a piece of brownfield land and manage find the owner willing to sell, you could ask your local planning office what type of development they would allow(before purchasing it of course).
What's the best way of identifying a brownfield?I've recently seen an example of someone building their own eco-friendly green house on an old brownfield site (e.g. an old quarry, I think it was).Is it literally a case of coming across an appropriate site and then asking the Council about it's availability?I'd love to find an alternative to usual mortgage debt if possible!
We are looking to purchase a house with a 3 acre field (not attached to the house but up a shared drive with 1 neighbour) there are 4/5 large 40ft derelict greenhouses on the site along with what appears to be a very large poly tunnel base. We are looking to purchase the property with a view to possibly build on the above a home for ourselves one day. I believe this would be classed as brownfield but where would I start to investigate?
Your local planning officer will be able to tell you this.
We are in adverse possession of a small plot (about half an acre) of unregistered land within the green belt. Our aim is to fulfill the 12 year rule to eventually own said plot. From the late 60's the land was being used by a government department as a 'road making facility' to store aggregates and oil for the manufacture of tarmac on the site, and was abandoned by them over 20 years ago. There are no buildings on the site. The land was left contaminated with solidified tarmac and aggregates. The abandonment of the land caused a huge fly tipping problem. What are the chances of this land being reclassified as a brownfield site?
We really can't say as we don't know the area or the specific details. A local planner may be able to tell you.
We are in adverse possession of a small plot (about half an acre) of unregistered land within the green belt.Our aim is to fulfill the 12 year rule to eventually own said plot.From the late 60's the land was being used by a government department as a 'road making facility' to store aggregates and oil for the manufacture of tarmac on the site, and was abandoned by them over 20 years ago.There are no buildings on the site.The land was left contaminated with solidified tarmac and aggregates.The abandonment of the land caused a huge fly tipping problem.What are the chances of this land being reclassified as a brownfield site?
@Cllr marmite. What has the planning been granted for?
@Regret. It does not mean that it will necessarily be a problem for you. Some traces of diesel do not mean the land is "contaminated|". Contamination to a level where it could be harmful is usually in areas of former heavy industry such as chemical works, factories, mines etc. Your local council will be able to give guidance on this. If you want to take action against the developer you will need to have evidence that they did not take sufficient precautions in the building design etc.
I bought my new build house in December 2014; the land was previously a bus depot. When digging a trench to plant a hedge we found diesel in the soil as close to the surface as 3-4 inches, and have since discovered there is what appears to be a big concrete tank just below ground level - the "garden" was a mound above the level of the road, so it looks as though the developers had tried to cover it up rather than dealing with the contaminated land. Where do we stand with this legally?


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Bangkok Flooding: Thai Airways cancels Europe flights in Nov, Dec
By John Walton, November 16 2011
Thai Airways has cancelled some flights to Europe and the Middle East during the rest of November and into December, with flights from Bangkok to Copenhagen, Dubai, Frankfurt, London, Moscow, Paris, Rome and Zurich all affected.
The cancellations come as Thailand's capital continues to suffer from flooding, although Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi airport is currently unaffected.
Smaller Don Mueang (the old international airport) has been flooded and closed.
Specific Thai Airways flights to Europe and the Middle East on certain days have been cancelled according to information from the GDS airline scheduling system.
Australian Business Traveller requested a full list of cancelled flights from Thai Airways yesterday, and we will update this article when that full information is received.
For passengers heading to or from London, the airline's UK website lists the following flights as cancelled:
TG916 (departing Bangkok at 1330 to London at 1935) and TG917 (departing London at 2135 to Bangkok at 1555 of the following day) on 15, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30 November 2011, 06 and 13 December 2011.
The airline's main site and other European sites are not currently displaying details of the cancelled flights.
Our advice: if you're planning to fly Thai over the next month or two, check regularly with the airline to make sure your flight is still leaving on time.
The airline is offering to change your ticket for no extra cost, however. The airline states:
All Thai tickets including redemption tickets issued on Thai's website (www.thaiairways.com) or by ticketing offices and travel agents issued Worldwide (except Greece) issuing date on or before 30 November 2011 with travel period during 01 October – 15 December 2011 reservation can be changed with no additional fees.
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Watch Ke$ha *Ahem* "Rock" The 2013 Kids' Choice Awards
I never got the chance to say how much I ended up actually liking Ke$ha's new album Warrior, after totally hating on its first single, Die Young. But there you go, it's now out there for all to read, and I ain't ashamed of it!! Now that that's out the way, watch the Glitter Queen performing a medley of We R Who We R and, her last single, C'mon, at the 2013 Kids' Choice Awards.
Unsurprising to most, the performance wasn't great on the vocal front. But she did pretend to play a few chords on an electric guitar, so we should probably let her off for the slightly wonky delivery, right? Yes? Glad you agree! Swiftly moving on, at least Ke$ha managed to work into the arrangement some of the grungier, rock influences that she initially promised would be present (but weren't really) on Warrior. The Kids' Choice Awards didn't seem like the right venue for it, but I enjoyed it nonetheless!
Check out Ke$ha's performance below!
Thanks go to Neonlimelight for this video!
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Hunter 24 March 2013 at 18:46
I just relistened to Warrior today and I realized how good of an album it actually is. And I know for a fact Kesha actually does have some vocal prowess, but this was a bit of a disaster. No wonder C'mon was her first song to miss the Top 10 in the US :(
Brian 25 March 2013 at 12:06
I hate how underrated the album is. Anyways the performance...was alright. Nothing remarkable about it. As for the whole rocker thing- She was rumored to have written "Plenty of Material" or "a hundred songs" for the album- but the record label was in charge of placing whichever songs on her album. So...yeah. Idk.
ruru 25 March 2013 at 14:55
warrior is one of my favourite albums, but her live performances continue to under impress me . kesha i love you gurl but step it up.
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Pseudochazara cingovskii — вид денних метеликів з родини сонцевиків (Nymphalidae).

Поширення
Ендемік Північної Македонії. Трапляється лише в околицях села Плетвар на південь від Скоп'є. Площа поширення виду становить не більше 1,5 км². Загальна чисельність метеликів не перевищує 10 тис. особин.

Опис
Забарвлення сіро-коричневе. Переднє крило має два темних вічка з білим центром. Між вічками є дві білі цятки.

Спосіб життя
Мешкає у місцях з виходом вапнякових скель на висоті 1000—1200 м над рівнем моря. Метелики літають у кінці липня на початку серпня. Завдяки забарвленню метелика важко помітити на вапняку. Буває одне покоління в рік. Гусениці годуються на Poa annua та Poa pratensis.

Примітки

Посилання
 Species info
 «Pseudochazara de Lesse, 1951»  at Markku Savela's Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms
 Butterflies of Europe, Tom Tolman, 1997, Princeton University Press
 Satyrinae of the Western Palearctic — Pseudochazara cingovskii

Satyridae
Тварини, описані 1973
Комахи Європи
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Haaretz | Jewish World
ADL Chief Foxman: Kerry's 'Chutzpah' Will Unite American Jews
In interview with Army Radio, Foxman weighs in on tensions in Israel-U.S. relations.
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Abraham Foxman, national director of the Anti-Defamation League, said Sunday morning that U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry's "outrageous behavior" will unite American Jews.
'Weak U.S. Imperils Israel, American Jews'
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"When there is a crisis the American Jewish community comes together," Foxman told Army Radio, in answer to a question put to him - to what degree is the Jewish community affected by fluctuation in Israeli-U.S. relations.
"I think Kerry's outrageous behavior will unite the American Jewish community," Foxman said. "It is chutzpah to lecture Israel about the risks of peace and war."
Foxman, who is currently in Israel to attend the Jewish Federations of North America General Assembly, said he does not believe the recent tensions in Israel-U.S. relations will cast a cloud over the event.
"This is not new. The relationship between the United States and Israel has had its ups and downs. The good news is that both countries need each other, the good news is that hamatarot (the goals) are the same, that is the U.S. and Israel know that the common goal is to stop Iran from becoming nuclear. The U.S. and Israel want to see peace between the Israelis and the Palestinians. The question is in the details, and also there is a question of trust," he said.
He described the current tensions between the allies as a "crisis of trust," explaining that they had each agreed recently "not to surprise each other," yet Netanyahu had found out from other diplomats what had been going on in Geneva, and "not directly, as was promised."
Kerry spent the past week in the Middle East, during which he met several times with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The timing of his visit coincided with the latest round of peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians, and the negotiations between Iran and world powers over Tehran's uranium enrichment.
Last month, Foxman criticized American leadership and resolve in the global arena, saying the world increasingly sees a "weak and retreating" United States that "cannot be counted on."
Speaking at the ADL's Centennial conference in New York, Foxman expressed apprehension that the U.S. is undergoing a "deep and dangerous change" that would endanger both Israel's security and the wellbeing of the American Jewish community. "It causes me to lose sleep," he said.
He lambasted Congressional resistance to U.S. President Barack Obama's call for a military strike against Syria's chemical weapons that resulted in U.S. acceptance of the Russian compromise offer. "A huge sigh of relief was heard throughout the nation, but what was also heard was questioning around the world whether America could be counted on."
And while he didn't rebuke Obama by name, the administration's attitude towards talks with Iran was also a cause for concern, he said. "America seems desperate to avoid a confrontation with Iran and the Iranians, aware of that, are playing it to a fare-thee-well."
Abraham Foxman, national director of the Anti-Defamation League.Credit: AP
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A few weeks back, Aki's family and I visited the city of Kobe to pick up our car (Honda Street G whaaaat?!?). Kobe is mostly known for its beef, but was also a hub for foreigners in Japan, in the early 1900s.
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Category Archives: Brunswick GA
U. S. Picric Acid Plant Ruins, Circa 1917, Brunswick
Jim Morrison graffiti, U. S. Picric Acid Plant, Brunswick
Known as "The Factory that Never Was", this place looks more like something one would encounter under a freeway in New York or Los Angeles than in Coastal Georgia.
As America entered World War I in 1917, construction began on a factory at the site with the purpose of manufacturing picric acid, then vital to the manufacture of explosives.
It was to employ 5000 during the construction process and 6000 during operation and promised an economic boom for the community.
But the signing of the Versailles Treaty on 11 November 1918 put an end to the war and an end to the U. S. Picric Acid Plant in Brunswick.
Construction was halted immediately and the site was abandoned, just a month shy of completion.
It's been suggested that the remains seen here were multi-level, built for the separation of chemicals used in the process.
Over the years large sections were demolished and this is all that remains, to my knowledge.
A partial chimney, visible from I-95, was also part of the operation. (Not pictured).
It's suggested by some that another section remains nearby in the woods, overgrown to the point of obliteration, but I'm not looking for them so I cannot confirm either way.
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December 12, 2019 · 11:39 am
George's Bait, Glynn County
Thousands of tourists pass by this sign regularly without giving it much notice. It's on the southbound side of the Torras Causeway and is inconvenient if you're heading onto the island. But legions of local fishermen will tell you George's Bait is the best place to get bait in all of Glynn County.
The late George Bennett began a bait business on the other side of the Torras Causeway in 1953 which quickly earned a reputation as the best in the area. In the 1970s, with the four-laning of the causeway, the business moved here, to this tiny hammock in the marsh between Brunswick and St. Simons Island. Shirley Bennett, her son, daughter, and other relatives have kept the business thriving over the years.
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Glynn Ice Company Ruins, 1920, Brunswick
R. C. Baumgartner established the Glynn Ice Company in 1903. It was first located on Grant Street, then Newcastle. With an output of 75 tons per day, it was one of the most successful businesses in Brunswick. Baumgartner sold it to F. D. M. Strachan in 1912, and it was relocated here in 1920. Coal delivery was added to the business at that time. F. D. Aiken purchased the ice company in 1930 and changed the name to Glynn Ice & Coal Company. Modern appliances put an end to the day-to-day delivery of ice by the end of World War II, but bulk customers such as shrimpers and other fishermen kept the business afloat. The business closed permanently in 1982 and the building fell into ruin. It was scheduled for demolition by the city but in 2001, Keith Missildine, a Brunswick native with preservation experience, successfully petitioned the city to purchase and restore the property. One structure was saved and restored as a residence, and the remainder was stabilized, as seen today. I'm unsure what has come of plans to restore the building as office space, but at least it has survived with some of its original character intact.
Thanks to Kristen Knost for sharing her photographs and the location on the Vanishing Georgia Facebook group.
Brunswick Old Town Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
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ARCO Administration Building, Circa 1919, Brunswick
This was the main office of the Atlantic Refining Company/Atlantic Richfield Company (ARCO), which operated an oil refinery in Brunswick from 1919-1935. it was one of the largest employers in Brunswick and built an entire village to support its operations, albeit a segregated one. Subsequent owners of the property were Georgia Power, Dixie Paint, and two chemical companies, and years of unchecked pollution led to the classification of much of the property as a Superfund site. Honeywell, the present owners, are involved in ongoing cleanup and reclamation of the property and surrounding estuary.
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Abandoned Gable Front Cottage, 1930s, Brunswick
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September 1, 2019 · 11:41 am
Folk Victorian Cottage, Circa 1910, Brunswick
This Folk Victorian cottage is located in the ARCO (Atlantic Refining Company) neighborhood but was not part of the workers village.
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July 2, 2019 · 12:01 pm
Poteet Seafood, Brunswick
Passing by this rather plain metal building you might not even give it any notice, but to locals, it's a landmark. Poteet Seafood has been a leading distributor of Wild Georgia Shrimp for over 35 years. I am passionate about documenting and promoting these places because the people behind them really are a vanishing breed. Due to the prevalence of pond-raised Asian shrimp and the lower price of that product, combined with higher fuel costs, it's harder than ever for independent fishermen to survive. Though I personally don't buy any imported shrimp, I understand that not everyone is lucky enough to live near the coast and have easy access to the product. But by all means, please buy Wild Georgia Shrimp whenever you can. If you live far from the coast and just have to have some, you can order from Poteet's website, linked above.
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May 30, 2019 · 11:45 am
Folk Victorian House, Brunswick
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Victorian House, 1885, Brunswick
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Queen Anne House, Brunswick


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Arsen Zjorajevitsj Galstjan (Russisch: Арсен Жораевич Галстян, Armeens: Արսեն Ժիրայրի Գալստյանը) (Nerkin Karmiraghbyur, 19 februari 1989) is een Russisch judoka van Armeense afkomst. Hij won op zaterdag 28 juli 2012 Ruslands eerste gouden medaille bij de Olympische Spelen van 2012. In de klasse tot 60 kilogram was hij in de finale te sterk voor de Japanner Hiroaki Hiraoka, die hij na 41 seconden versloeg op ippon.

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Olympische Spelen
  2012 – Londen, Verenigd Koninkrijk (– 60 kg)

Wereldkampioenschappen
  2010 – Tokio, Japan (– 60 kg)

Europese kampioenschappen
  2009 – Tbilisi, Georgië (– 60 kg)
  2011 – Istanboel, Turkije (– 60 kg)
  2016 – Kazan, Rusland (– 66 kg)

Russisch judoka
Russisch olympisch kampioen


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