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\section{Introduction \label{sec:Intro}}

Hadron production in high-energy proton-proton (pp) collisions originates from multiple scatterings
of the partonic constituents of the protons at central rapidities, and from ``spectator'' (noncolliding) partons emitted in the very forward direction. The produced partons reduce their
virtuality through gluon radiation and quark-antiquark splittings, and finally fragment into hadrons
at scales approaching 0.2\GeV ($\Lambda_\mathrm{QCD}$). Usually, one separates the produced hadrons
into two classes: those coming directly from the fragmentation of partons resulting from the scattering with the largest momentum
transfer (hard scattering) in the event, and the rest (underlying event, or UE). The UE thus
consists of hadrons coming from (i) initial- and final-state radiation (ISR, FSR) from the hard
scattering, (ii) softer partonic scatters in the same $\Pp\Pp$ collision (multiple parton interactions, or
MPI) possibly with their own initial- and final-state radiation, and (iii) proton remnants concentrated along the beam direction.

An accurate understanding of the UE is required for precise measurements of standard model processes
at high energies and searches for new physics. Indeed, the UE affects measurements of isolated
high transverse momentum \pt leptons or photons, and it dominates most of the hadronic activity from the overlapping $\Pp\Pp$ collisions taking place in a given bunch crossing (pileup) at the high luminosities achieved by the CERN LHC\@. The
semi-hard and low-momentum partonic processes, which dominate the UE, cannot be adequately calculated with
perturbative Quantum Chromodynamics (pQCD) methods alone, and require a phenomenological description containing
parameters that must be tuned to data.

The topological structure of $\Pp\Pp$ interactions with a hard scattering can be used to define experimental observables sensitive to the UE\@.
One example is the study of particle properties in regions away from the direction of the products of the hard scattering.
At the Tevatron, the CDF experiment measured UE observables using inclusive jet and Drell--Yan (DY) events in $\Pp\bar{\Pp}$ collisions at centre-of-mass
energies $\sqrt{s} = 0.63$, 1.8, and 1.96\TeV \cite{TevatronUE1,TevatronUE2,TevatronUE3}. In $\Pp\Pp$ collisions at the LHC,
the ALICE, ATLAS, and CMS experiments have carried out UE measurements at $\sqrt{s} = 0.9$ and 7\TeV using events containing a leading (highest \pt) charged-particle jet \cite{UEleadjet2,UEleadjet, UEleadjet3} or a leading charged particle \cite{UEleadtrack2,UEleadtrack}, or a DY lepton pair \cite{UEDYll}.
In this paper, we study the UE activity in $\Pp\Pp$ collisions at $\sqrt{s} = 2.76$\TeV by measuring the average multiplicity and scalar transverse momentum sum ($\Sigma \pt$) densities
of charged particles in the azimuthal region orthogonal to the direction of the leading charged-particle jet, referred to as the transverse region.

At a given centre-of-mass energy, the UE activity is expected to increase with the momentum transfer between the interacting partons (hard scale).
On average, increasingly hard parton interactions result from $\Pp\Pp$ collisions with decreasing impact parameters between the two protons, which in turn enhance the overall hadronic activity originating from MPI until a saturation is reached for central collisions with maximum overlap \cite{SjostrandMPI,FrankfurtMPI}.
At the same time, the activity related to the ISR and FSR components also increases with the hard scale.
For events with the same hard scale, probed by the \pt of jets or DY pairs, the MPI activity rises with $\sqrt{s}$,
as more partons are expected in the protons at increasingly smaller parton fractional momenta
$x \sim 2\,\pt/\sqrt{s}$ \cite{SjostrandMPI,FrankfurtMPI}.
Hence, studying the UE as a function of the hard scale at several centre-of-mass energies provides an insight into the UE
dynamics and its evolution with the collision energy, further constraining the model parameters.

The paper is organised as follows. Section 2 presents the main features of the Monte Carlo (MC) event generators used in this study
to provide a description of the UE properties. Section 3 briefly describes the experimental methods, observables,
event and track selection, as well as the corrections and systematic uncertainties of the measurements. The results are presented
in Section 4, and summarised in Section 5.

\section{Monte Carlo event generators \label{sec:MC}}

	In this analysis, the \PYTHIA{}6 \cite{PYTHIA6}, \PYTHIA{}8 \cite{PYTHIA8}, and \HERWIGpp \cite{HERWIG++} MC event generators are used
with various tunes that are described below.
In \PYTHIA{}, the 2$\to$2 parton scatterings, including MPI, are described by leading-order
pQCD, with the $1/\pt^4$ cross section divergence regularised by introducing a low-\pt infrared cutoff (\ensuremath{p_{\mathrm{T}0}}\xspace), such that the diverging term is replaced by $1/(\pt^2+\ensuremath{p_{\mathrm{T}0}}\xspace^2)^2$.
There are various tunable parameters that control the behaviour of this regularisation,
the matter distribution of partons in the transverse plane within the hadrons, and the final-state colour reconnection effects among the produced partons.
When QCD radiation is modelled via a \pt-ordered evolution, the MPI and parton showers are interleaved in one common sequence of decreasing
\pt values \cite{Sjostrandptordering}. For the latest version of \PYTHIA{}6 only ISR showers and MPI are interleaved,
while in \PYTHIA{}8 FSR showers are also included.
The final nonperturbative transition of partons to hadrons is described by the Lund string fragmentation model \cite{Lund-hadronization}.

Another general-purpose generator, \HERWIGpp, is similar to \PYTHIA{}, but uses angular-ordered parton showers and the cluster model \cite{HERWIG++} for hadronisation. It has an MPI model similar to the one used by \PYTHIA{}, with tunable parameters for regularising the partonic cross sections at low momentum transfer, but does not include the interleaved evolution with ISR and FSR.

Both MC models incorporate multiple parton collisions ``perturbatively''---i.e. based on a ``regularisation'' of the underlying pQCD subprocesses'
cross sections --- but require a nonperturbative ansatz for the impact parameter profile of the colliding protons. The frequency of MPI is then generated
by assuming a Poissonian distribution of the number of elementary partonic interactions over the overlapping $\Pp\Pp$ volume, with the average number
depending on the impact parameter of the hadronic collision \cite{SjostrandMPI,FrankfurtMPI}.
The MPI cross section is dominated by scatterings with semi-hard momentum transfers, O(1--2\GeV), involving low-$x$ partons,
and thus shows a stronger dependence on the evolution of the low-\pt infrared cutoff, and on the
incoming parton densities than the single hard-scattering interactions \cite{SjostrandMPI,FrankfurtMPI}.
In \PYTHIA{}6, \PYTHIA{}8 and \HERWIGpp, the energy dependence of MPI is mostly controlled by the energy evolution of the low-\pt infrared cutoff parameter ,which follows a (tunable) power law dependence on the centre-of-mass energy \cite{PYTHIA6, PYTHIA8, HERWIG++}.
The UE activity accompanying various types of hard scattering processes is well described by MC event generators, \cite{UEleadjet,UEleadjet2, UEleadtrack,UEleadtrack2, UEDYll}, illustrating the universality of MPI in different event topologies and hard-scattering production processes.
Such a universality is confirmed by the similarity between the UE activity measured in DY \cite{UEDYll} and jet-dominated events \cite{UEleadjet,UEleadjet2, UEleadtrack,UEleadtrack2}, despite their different underlying parton radiation patterns.

In this analysis, several event generator tunes are used.
These are the \PYTHIA{}6 (version 6.426~\cite{PYTHIA6}) tunes Z2, Z2*, and CUETP6S1 \cite{GEN-14-001}, \PYTHIA{}8 (version 8.175 ~\cite{PYTHIA8}) tunes 4C~\cite{tune4C} and CUETP8S1 \cite{GEN-14-001}, and \HERWIGpp 2.7 with tune \textsc{UE-EE-5C}~\cite{HERWIG++, UE-EE-5C}. All of these tunes use the CTEQ6L1~\cite{CTEQ6L1} parton density function. The energy dependence of \ensuremath{p_{\mathrm{T}0}}\xspace\ in these tunes is parameterised as $\ensuremath{p_{\mathrm{T}0}}\xspace(\sqrt{s}) = \ensuremath{p^\text{REF}_{\mathrm{T}0}}\xspace \times (\sqrt{s}/\ensuremath{E_{0}}\xspace)^\epsilon$, where \ensuremath{p^\text{REF}_{\mathrm{T}0}}\xspace, \ensuremath{E_{0}}\xspace, and $\epsilon$ are tune parameters summarised in table \ref{tab:tunes}. These parameters were obtained by tuning to different data sets. The 4C tune was derived from early LHC data on charged particle multiplicities~\cite{tune4C}. Z2, Z2*, CUETP6S1 and CUETP8S1 were tuned to the previous UE results from CMS at 0.9 and 7 \TeV~\cite{UEleadjet}. In addition, CUETP6S1 tune also included CDF data~\cite{CDFUEdata} at 0.3, 0.9, and 1.96\TeV, while CUETP8S1 tune used 0.9 and 1.96\TeV\ data for tuning. The UE-EE-5C was tuned with the ATLAS UE data at 0.9 and 7\TeV~\cite{UEleadtrack2} and CDF UE data at 0.3, 0.9, and 1.96\TeV~\cite{CDFUEdata}. None of the tunes make use of data at 2.76\TeV, making this a good test
of interpolation between other centre-of-mass energies. The detector response was simulated in detail by using the \GEANT{}4 package
\cite{geant4}, and simulated events were processed and reconstructed in the same manner as collision
data.

\begin{table}
\topcaption
{\label{tab:tunes} Summary of the parameters of the Monte Carlo generator tunes.}
\centering
\begin{tabular}{rccc}
\hline
Tune & \ensuremath{p^\text{REF}_{\mathrm{T}0}}\xspace\ (\GeVns{}) & \ensuremath{E_{0}}\xspace\ (\GeVns{}) & $\epsilon$ \\
\hline
Z2 & 1.832 & 1800 & 0.275 \\
Z2* & 1.921 & 1800 & 0.227 \\
CUETP6S1 & 1.9096 & 1800 & 0.2479 \\
4C & 2.085 & 1800 & 0.19 \\
CUETP8S1 & 2.1006 & 1800 & 0.2106 \\
UE-EE-5C & 3.91 & 7000 & 0.33 \\
\hline
\end{tabular}

\end{table}

\section{Experimental methods \label{sec:Ana}}
\subsection{The CMS detector}

The central feature of the CMS apparatus is a superconducting solenoid of 6\unit{m} internal diameter, providing a magnetic field of 3.8\unit{T}.
Within the solenoid volume there are several complementary detectors: a silicon pixel and strip tracker, a lead tungstate crystal electromagnetic calorimeter, and a brass and scintillator hadron calorimeter, each composed of a barrel and two endcap sections.
The silicon tracker measures charged particles within the pseudorapidity range $\abs{\eta}< 2.5$.
For non-isolated particles of $1 < \pt < 10$\GeV and $\abs{\eta} < 1.4$, the track resolutions are typically 1.5\% in \pt, and 25--90 (45--150)\mum in
the transverse (longitudinal) impact parameter \cite{TRK-11-001}.
Two of the CMS subdetectors acting as LHC beam monitors, the Beam Scintillation Counters (BSC) and the Beam Pick-up Timing for the eXperiments (BPTX) devices, are used to trigger the detector readout.
The BSC are located along the beam line on each side of the Interaction Point (IP) at a distance of 10.86\unit{m} and cover the
range $3.23 < \abs{\eta}  < 4.65$. The two BPTX devices, located inside the beam pipe at distances of 175\unit{m} from the IP, are designed to provide precise information on the bunch structure and timing of the incoming beams, with a time resolution better than 0.2\unit{ns}.
A more detailed description of the CMS detector, together with a definition of the coordinate system used and the relevant kinematic variables,
can be found in Ref.~\cite{Chatrchyan:2008zzk}.

\subsection{Event and track selection}

The present analysis is performed with a data sample of proton-proton collisions collected with the CMS detector at $\sqrt{s}=2.76$\TeV during a dedicated
run in March 2011, corresponding to an integrated luminosity of 0.3\nbinv. In 6.2\% of the events there is an extra (pileup) $\Pp\Pp$ collision, corresponding to an average of 0.12 overlapping $\Pp\Pp$ collisions.
Minimum bias events were recorded by requiring activity in both BSC counters in coincidence with signals from both BPTX devices
(in contrast to Ref.~\cite{UEleadjet}, where only one of the BPTX devices is required).
To reduce the statistical uncertainty for the highly prescaled minimum bias trigger at large \ensuremath{\pt^{\text{jet}}}\xspace, single-jet triggers based on information from the calorimeters, with \pt thresholds at 20 and 40\GeV, were also used to collect data (differently from Ref.~\cite{UEleadjet}, where thresholds of 30 and 50\GeV are used). Events identified as originating from beam-halo background were removed from the sample~\cite{trk}.
The event selection requires exactly one primary vertex with more than four degrees of freedom (approximately 4 particles) and located no more than $\pm$10\cm from the centre of the luminous region (beamspot) in the $z$-direction.

For each selected event, the reconstructed track collection needs to be freed from undesired tracks, namely secondaries and background
from track combinatorics and beam halo tracks.
Tracks not corresponding to actual charged particles (misreconstructed tracks) are suppressed by imposing the \textit{high-purity} selection criteria~\cite{TRK-11-001}.
Secondary decays are suppressed by requiring that the impact parameter significance $d_0 / \sigma(d_0)$ (measure of the distance between the track and the primary vertex in the $xy$-plane) and the significance in the $z$-direction $d_z/\sigma(d_z)$ to be each less than 3.
In order to remove tracks with poor momentum measurement, we require the relative uncertainty in the momentum measurement $\sigma(\pt)/\pt$ to be less than 5\%.
The average reconstruction efficiency for the selected tracks is about 85\% and drops to 75\% for tracks with $\pt\approx 0.5$\GeV and $\left|\eta\right|\approx 2$, while the  track misreconstruction
rate is about 2\%, increasing to about 8\% for tracks with $\pt\approx	0.5$\GeV and $\abs{\eta}\approx 2$. Track efficiencies are determined by matching the generated level and reconstructed level tracks.

The event hard scale and reference direction, for the identification of the UE sensitive region, are defined using leading ``track jets''~\cite{CMS-PAS-JME-08-001} or charged-particle jets. The use of track jets makes the transition of leading tracks to leading jets more continuous and extends the \pt coverage to larger values.
These jets are reconstructed from tracks with $\pt > 0.5$\GeV and $\abs{\eta} < 2.5$
using the Seedless Infrared-Safe Cone (SISCone)~\cite{Salam:2007xv} algorithm with distance parameter of 0.5. Although anti-\kt~\cite{Cacciari:2008gp} is now the
preferred algorithm at the LHC, the SISCone algorithm is chosen in this analysis for compatibility with previous results~\cite{UEleadjet}.
Furthermore, a comparison of the UE activity obtained at generator level using SISCone and anti-\kt algorithms has been performed, finding
differences of only a few percent for $\ensuremath{\pt^{\text{jet}}}\xspace \leq 20$\GeV.
From all reconstructed track jets with $\abs{\eta}<2$ and $\pt > 1.0$\GeV,
the one with the largest $\ensuremath{\pt^{\text{jet}}}\xspace$ is selected. Only events containing at least one track jet fulfilling these criteria are considered for this analysis.
Jets are reconstructed with a matching efficiency of 80\% at $\ensuremath{\pt^{\text{jet}}}\xspace\approx 1$\GeV and up to 95\% for $\ensuremath{\pt^{\text{jet}}}\xspace>20$\GeV.
Trigger conditions are chosen to keep the trigger efficiency as uniform as possible and close to 100\%. For the \ensuremath{\pt^{\text{jet}}}\xspace ranges in [1, 25), [25, 50), and [50, 100)\GeV, we use the minimum-bias and the two single-jet samples, respectively, corresponding to about 11M, 50k, and 23k selected events.

\subsection{Observables}
\label{sec:Obs}

In this analysis we follow the same methodology as in the previous studies of the UE activity in events with a leading charged-particle jet, carried out at $\sqrt{s}=0.9$ and $7$\TeV~\cite{UEleadjet}.
Charged-particle jets and charged particles produced at central pseudorapidity ($\abs{\eta}<2$) with $\pt>1$ and 0.5\GeV, respectively, are used to study the UE properties.
The direction of the leading charged-particle jet in the event is used to select charged particles in the transverse region
defined by $60\de<\abs{\Delta\phi}<120\de$, where $\Delta\phi$ is the relative azimuthal distance between a charged particle and the leading jet.
The UE is measured in terms of particle and $\Sigma \pt$ densities, as a function of the leading \ensuremath{\pt^{\text{jet}}}\xspace,
which is used as an estimate for the hard scale of the interaction.
The particle density (\ensuremath{\left<N_{\text{ch}}\right>/\left[\Delta\eta\Delta(\Delta\phi)\right]}) and $\Sigma \pt$ density (\ensuremath{\left<\sum \pt\right>/\left[\Delta\eta\Delta(\Delta\phi)\right]}) are computed, respectively, as the average number of primary charged particles,
and the average of their scalar \pt sum, each per unit of $\eta$ and of $\Delta\phi$.

As suggested in Ref.~\cite{pumplin}, the transverse region can be studied in detail by separating
 --- independently for the particle multiplicity and for the \pt sum --- the $60\de<\Delta\phi<120\de$
and the $-120\de<\Delta\phi<-60\de$ ranges, and identifying the regions with higher and lower activities, referred to as transMAX and transMIN, respectively. The two regions should have roughly equal activities for most events since the dominant production channel, two-jet production, is topologically symmetrical. In a three-jet topology, the transMAX side will capture the activity from the third jet.
The difference between the measured densities in the transMAX and transMIN regions is called the transDIF density.
The resulting particle and $\Sigma \pt$ densities are expected to be sensitive to different components of the UE activity.

Since the transMAX region contains the third jet, while both transMAX and transMIN
regions receive contributions from MPI and beam remnants, the transMIN activity is sensitive to MPI and beam
remnants, and the transDIF activity is sensitive to harder initial- and final-state radiation. The present approach extends the methodology
employed in Ref.~\cite{UEleadjet}

\subsection{Corrections and systematic uncertainties}

The UE observables (\ensuremath{\left<N_{\text{ch}}\right>/\left[\Delta\eta\Delta(\Delta\phi)\right]}\ and \ensuremath{\left<\sum \pt\right>/\left[\Delta\eta\Delta(\Delta\phi)\right]}) described in Section~\ref{sec:Obs} are reconstructed from selected tracks, with
$\pt>0.5$\GeV and $\abs{\eta}<2$, in the region transverse to the leading track-jet.
These measured observables are corrected for detector effects and selection efficiencies to reflect the primary charged-particle activity using a 2-dimensional, iterative unfolding technique~\cite{D'Agostini} based on response matrices that correlate the generated and reconstructed level observables.
These matrices are constructed from the generator level and reconstructed level UE and \ensuremath{\pt^{\text{jet}}}\xspace observables for \PYTHIA{}6 Z2 events; this procedure accounts for detector effects and inefficiencies.
The unfolding matrices are applied to a \PYTHIA{}8 4C sample to estimate the systematic uncertainties related to the correction procedure. These vary between 0.2\% and 4\%, depending on the observable, region and \ensuremath{\pt^{\text{jet}}}\xspace.

Several other sources of systematic uncertainties may affect the results. These include the implementation of the simulation of the track and vertex selection criteria,
tracker alignment and material content, background contamination, trigger conditions, and pileup contributions.
The uncertainty in the simulation of the track selection is evaluated by applying various sets of selection criteria and comparing
their effects on the data and on the simulated events. The impact parameter significance ranges are varied by one unit around the nominal window resulting in an effect on the densities of 0.6--4\%.
Replacing the {\it high-purity} selection by the simpler requirement $N_{\text{layers}} \geq 4$ and $N_{\text{pixel layers}} \geq 2$ for the silicon strip and pixel detector layers, respectively, has an effect of up to 0.8\%.
Varying the fraction of misreconstructed tracks by 50\% affects the densities by 0.4--0.6\%.
The description of inactive tracker material in the simulation is adequate within 5\% \cite{UEleadjet2}, and increasing the
material densities by 5\%
in the simulation induces a change in the observables of 1\%.
The effects of tracker misalignment, precision in the IP position, and dead channels, evaluated by varying the detector conditions in the MC simulation, are each found to change the results by 0.1--0.3\%.
The effect of varying the trigger and vertex efficiencies within their uncertainties,
as well as the effect of pileup contributions, all lead to a negligible effect.

Systematic uncertainties are largely independent of one another, but they are correlated among
data points in each experimental distribution. They are added in quadrature to the statistical uncertainties
and are shown in all figures. Systematic uncertainties mostly dominate the statistical ones, which are often smaller than the data points.
Table \ref{tab:syst} shows a summary of the systematic uncertainties as a range from the minimum to maximum values as they vary across region, observable and \ensuremath{\pt^{\text{jet}}}\xspace.
The transMAX and transMIN regions tend to have a larger total systematic uncertainty than the other regions and the \ensuremath{\left<\sum \pt\right>/\left[\Delta\eta\Delta(\Delta\phi)\right]}\ observable tends to have a slightly larger total systematic uncertainty by about 0.2\% compared to the \ensuremath{\left<N_{\text{ch}}\right>/\left[\Delta\eta\Delta(\Delta\phi)\right]} observable. The total systematic uncertainty is large at low \ensuremath{\pt^{\text{jet}}}\xspace and decreases to a minimum at $\ensuremath{\pt^{\text{jet}}}\xspace \approx 3$\GeV and then rises again up to a plateau for $\ensuremath{\pt^{\text{jet}}}\xspace > 20$\GeV.

\begin{table}
\topcaption
{\label{tab:syst} Summary of the systematic uncertainties (in percentage) due to various sources. The values range from the minimum to maximum from all regions, observables, and across different $\ensuremath{\pt^{\text{jet}}}\xspace$ values.}
\centering
\begin{tabular}{r|c}
\hline
Source & Systematic (\%) \\
\hline
Unfolding procedure & 0.2--4  \\
Impact parameter significance & 0.6--4 \\
Fraction of misreconstructed tracks & 0.4--0.6 \\
Track selection & 0.1--0.8 \\
Material density & 1 \\
Dead channels & 0.1 \\
Tracker alignment & 0.2--0.3 \\
Interaction point position & 0.2 \\
\hline
Total & 1.9--5.8  \\
\hline
\end{tabular}
\end{table}

\section{Results \label{sec:Results}}

In Fig.~\ref{fig:resultsTrans}, the (a) particle and (b) $\Sigma \pt$
densities, after unfolding, are shown in the transverse region, relative to the leading charged-particle jet,
as a function of $\ensuremath{\pt^{\text{jet}}}\xspace$.
A steep rise of the underlying event activity in the transverse region is seen up to $\ensuremath{\pt^{\text{jet}}}\xspace \approx 8$\GeV,
followed by a ``saturation'' (plateau-like) region, with nearly constant multiplicity and
small $\Sigma \pt$ density increase.
In Fig.~\ref{fig:resultsTransMaxMin}, the (left panes) particle and (right panes) $\Sigma \pt$ densities after unfolding are shown as a function of \ensuremath{\pt^{\text{jet}}}\xspace in the
transverse region with maximum and minimum activities (transMAX and transMIN), respectively.
In the transMIN region, the amount of UE activity is roughly half that in the transMAX region.
The \ensuremath{\pt^{\text{jet}}}\xspace dependences observed in the two regions are also quite different. At high $\pt$, the distributions show a slow rise in the transMAX region,
while for transMIN the flattening of the UE activity as a function of \ensuremath{\pt^{\text{jet}}}\xspace is more pronounced.
The corresponding distributions in the difference between the transMAX and transMIN regions (transDIF) are
presented in Fig.~\ref{fig:resultsTransDiff}.
The particle and $\Sigma \pt$ densities both show a rise with $\ensuremath{\pt^{\text{jet}}}\xspace$, and the plateau-like region above $\ensuremath{\pt^{\text{jet}}}\xspace \approx 8$\GeV---seen for distributions in the individual transMAX and transMIN regions---is replaced by an increase as a function of \ensuremath{\pt^{\text{jet}}}\xspace.

\begin{figure}[htbp]
        \centering
\includegraphics[width=0.48\textwidth]{figs/compMCResultUnfoldNchFinal.pdf}
\includegraphics[width=0.48\textwidth]{figs/compMCResultUnfoldPtsumFinal.pdf}
        \caption{\label{fig:resultsTrans} Measured (left) particle density, and (right) $\Sigma \pt$ density, in the transverse region
relative to the leading charged-particle jet in the event ($\abs{\eta}<2$, $60\de < \abs{\Delta \varphi} < 120\de $), as a function $\ensuremath{\pt^{\text{jet}}}\xspace$.
The data (symbols) are compared to various MC simulations (curves). The ratios of MC
simulations to the measurements are shown in the bottom panels. The inner error bars correspond to the statistical uncertainties,
and the outer error bars represent the statistical and systematic uncertainties added in quadrature.}

\end{figure}

\begin{figure}[htbp]
        \centering
\includegraphics[width=0.48\textwidth]{figs/compMCResultUnfoldNchFinal_max.pdf} \includegraphics[width=0.48\textwidth]{figs/compMCResultUnfoldPtsumFinal_max.pdf} \includegraphics[width=0.48\textwidth]{figs/compMCResultUnfoldNchFinal_min.pdf} \includegraphics[width=0.48\textwidth]{figs/compMCResultUnfoldPtsumFinal_min.pdf}
        \caption{\label{fig:resultsTransMaxMin} Measured (left panes) particle density, and (right panes) $\Sigma \pt$ density, in the transMAX and transMIN regions ($60\de < \abs{\Delta \varphi} < 120\de $,
relative to the leading charged-particle jet in the event, with maximum/minimum UE activity),
as a function of $\ensuremath{\pt^{\text{jet}}}\xspace$.
The definitions of the symbols and error bars are the same as for Fig.~\ref{fig:resultsTrans}.}

\end{figure}

\begin{figure}[htbp]
        \centering
\includegraphics[width=0.48\textwidth]{figs/compMCResultUnfoldNchFinal_diff.pdf}
\includegraphics[width=0.48\textwidth]{figs/compMCResultUnfoldPtsumFinal_diff.pdf}
        \caption{\label{fig:resultsTransDiff} Measured transDIF activity (see text for its definition) for (left) particle density,
and (right) $\Sigma \pt$ density, as a function of $\ensuremath{\pt^{\text{jet}}}\xspace$.
The definitions of the symbols and error bars are the same as for Fig.~\ref{fig:resultsTrans}.}

\end{figure}

The rapid increase of the UE activity with \ensuremath{\pt^{\text{jet}}}\xspace in the region below $\sim$8\GeV is mainly attributed to the
increase of MPI activity as the hard scale of the interaction increases~\cite{FrankfurtMPI}.
This fast rise is followed by a saturation region (for the transverse and especially transMIN distributions), with nearly constant multiplicity and
small $\Sigma \pt$ density increase. This behaviour is expected as a consequence of a nearly full overlap of the colliding protons in interactions yielding the hardest parton-parton scatterings.
When $\Pp\Pp$ collisions occur for very small impact parameter, the amount of MPI activity saturates~\cite{SjostrandMPI,FrankfurtMPI}.
Such a distinct \ensuremath{\pt^{\text{jet}}}\xspace-dependent pattern in the amount of UE activity (sharp rise followed by a plateau above
the $\ensuremath{\pt^{\text{jet}}}\xspace \approx 8$\GeV transition) is clearly seen for all the observables presented, especially in the transMIN region.
In contrast, the transMAX and transDIF distributions show a continuous rise with $\ensuremath{\pt^{\text{jet}}}\xspace$ also in the high-$\pt$ regime.
This is expected to be caused by contributions from initial- and final-state radiation in the transverse region~\cite{pumplin}.
Following such an interpretation, the present results provide constraints on the modelling
of the different UE components.

The results are compared to recent tunes of the \PYTHIA and \HERWIGpp event generators.
All \PYTHIA{}6 and \PYTHIA{}8 tunes predict the distinctive change
in the amount of activity as a function of the leading jet \pt within 5--10\%. The \HERWIGpp UE-EE-5C tune also provides a fair description of the data.
In general, the data-model agreement improves for the transDIF densities.
The continuous increase observed at high-\ensuremath{\pt^{\text{jet}}}\xspace in the transDIF distributions is well reproduced by all MC tunes,
corroborating the hypothesis of increased contributions of QCD radiation from the hardest scattered partons.
The same trend is observed in $\Pp\Pap$ collisions at 1.96\TeV \cite{TevatronUE3}.
The latest \PYTHIA{}6 (\PYTHIA{}8) tune CUETP6S1 (CUETP8S1) improves the description of the data
in comparison to the results obtained with the parameters of the previous Z2* (4C) tune.

The centre-of-mass energy dependence of the UE activity in the transverse region is presented
in Fig.~\ref{fig:genProfiletransregVSe} as a function of \ensuremath{\pt^{\text{jet}}}\xspace for $\sqrt{s}=0.9$, 2.76, and 7\TeV~\cite{UEleadjet,UEleadjet2}.
A fast rise with increasing centre-of-mass
energy of the activity in the transverse region is observed for the same value of
the leading charged-particle \ensuremath{\pt^{\text{jet}}}\xspace. This is expected from the higher parton densities probed at
low-$x$ in the protons, and the larger phase space available for parton radiation. All tunes predict a centre-of-mass energy dependence of the UE activity
which is consistent with that of the data.

\begin{figure}[htbp]
        \centering
\includegraphics[width=0.48\textwidth]{figs/compMCResultUnfoldNchEnergies.pdf}
\includegraphics[width=0.48\textwidth]{figs/compMCResultUnfoldPtsumEnergies.pdf}
        \caption{\label{fig:genProfiletransregVSe} Comparison of UE activity at $\sqrt{s}= 0.9$, 2.76, and 7\TeV for (left) particle density,
and (right) $\Sigma \pt$ density, as a function of $\ensuremath{\pt^{\text{jet}}}\xspace$~\cite{UEleadjet, UEleadjet2}. The data (symbols) are compared to various
MC simulations (curves). The definition of the error bars is the same as for Fig.~\ref{fig:resultsTrans}.}

\end{figure}

The measurements presented here provide constraints for the development and tuning of the
underlying event description implemented in MC models. In particular, they may allow improving
the modelling of key ingredients---such as multiparton interactions,
QCD radiation, energy evolution of the transverse proton profile, etc.---, which will play
an increasing role at higher proton-proton collision energies.
\section{Summary \label{sec:Summary}}

The measurement of the underlying event (UE) activity in proton-proton collisions at $\sqrt{s}=2.76$\TeV
has been presented using events with a charged-particle jet produced at central pseudorapidity
($|\eta^{\textrm{jet}}|<2$) with transverse momenta $1 \leq \ensuremath{\pt^{\text{jet}}}\xspace < 100$\GeV. This analysis complements the results
of previous similar measurements at $\sqrt{s}=0.9$ and $7$\TeV.

The UE activity is measured in the transverse region and further studied in terms of the transMAX, transMIN and transDIF activities. A steep rise of the underlying activity in the transverse region is seen with increasing leading jet \pt. This fast rise is
followed by a leveling above $\ensuremath{\pt^{\text{jet}}}\xspace \approx 8$\GeV, with nearly constant particle density and small $\Sigma \pt$ density increase.
Such a distinct pattern (fast rise followed by a leveling of the UE hadronic activity) is clearly
seen for all the observables in the various regions, and is compatible with the impact parameter picture of $\Pp\Pp$ collisions featuring an increasing number of MPI for increasing overlap followed by a saturation of hadron production once the hardest most-central collisions are reached.
The transDIF density distributions show an
increase of the activity as a function of \ensuremath{\pt^{\text{jet}}}\xspace, corroborating the hypothesis of more intense ISR and FSR
from the increasingly harder parton-parton scatter.

The results are compared to recent tunes of \PYTHIA and \HERWIGpp Monte Carlo event generators. The \PYTHIA{}6, \PYTHIA{}8, and \HERWIGpp
tunes describe the data within 5 to 10\%.  All MC tunes
predict a collision energy dependence of the hadronic activity similar to that observed in the data. The ability of the latest Monte Carlo generator tunes to describe the data confirms the validity of the tunes and lends confidence to the predictions of UE activity for higher collision energies.

\begin{acknowledgments}
We congratulate our colleagues in the CERN accelerator departments for the excellent performance of the LHC and thank the technical and administrative staffs at CERN and at other CMS institutes for their contributions to the success of the CMS effort. In addition, we gratefully acknowledge the computing centres and personnel of the Worldwide LHC Computing Grid for delivering so effectively the computing infrastructure essential to our analyses. Finally, we acknowledge the enduring support for the construction and operation of the LHC and the CMS detector provided by the following funding agencies: BMWFW and FWF (Austria); FNRS and FWO (Belgium); CNPq, CAPES, FAPERJ, and FAPESP (Brazil); MES (Bulgaria); CERN; CAS, MoST, and NSFC (China); COLCIENCIAS (Colombia); MSES and CSF (Croatia); RPF (Cyprus); MoER, ERC IUT and ERDF (Estonia); Academy of Finland, MEC, and HIP (Finland); CEA and CNRS/IN2P3 (France); BMBF, DFG, and HGF (Germany); GSRT (Greece); OTKA and NIH (Hungary); DAE and DST (India); IPM (Iran); SFI (Ireland); INFN (Italy); MSIP and NRF (Republic of Korea); LAS (Lithuania); MOE and UM (Malaysia); CINVESTAV, CONACYT, SEP, and UASLP-FAI (Mexico); MBIE (New Zealand); PAEC (Pakistan); MSHE and NSC (Poland); FCT (Portugal); JINR (Dubna); MON, RosAtom, RAS and RFBR (Russia); MESTD (Serbia); SEIDI and CPAN (Spain); Swiss Funding Agencies (Switzerland); MST (Taipei); ThEPCenter, IPST, STAR and NSTDA (Thailand); TUBITAK and TAEK (Turkey); NASU and SFFR (Ukraine); STFC (United Kingdom); DOE and NSF (USA).

Individuals have received support from the Marie-Curie programme and the European Research Council and EPLANET (European Union); the Leventis Foundation; the A. P. Sloan Foundation; the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation; the Belgian Federal Science Policy Office; the Fonds pour la Formation \`a la Recherche dans l'Industrie et dans l'Agriculture (FRIA-Belgium); the Agentschap voor Innovatie door Wetenschap en Technologie (IWT-Belgium); the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MEYS) of the Czech Republic; the Council of Science and Industrial Research, India; the HOMING PLUS programme of the Foundation for Polish Science, cofinanced from European Union, Regional Development Fund; the Compagnia di San Paolo (Torino); the Consorzio per la Fisica (Trieste); MIUR project 20108T4XTM (Italy); the Thalis and Aristeia programmes cofinanced by EU-ESF and the Greek NSRF; the National Priorities Research Program by Qatar National Research Fund; the Rachadapisek Sompot Fund for Postdoctoral Fellowship, Chulalongkorn University (Thailand); and the Welch Foundation.
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Q: Fedora frequently (but not always) hangs in or just after Grub. How to debug? My work laptop is a Dell Precision 7510 currently running Fedora 26. At boot, it usually (ie, the majority of attempts) gets stuck with a black screen before the point at which it would show a Fedora logo. I have to hard power-cycle it and try again; after anything from one to ten attempts it finally "catches" like a balky outboard motor and starts running.
A while back a colleague suggested adding something to the grub config; his suggestion didn't work at all but did help narrow down the point at which it's freezing. If I edit the config ('e' at the prompt) to add a nonsense command and then attempt to start (ctrl-x), I get a message saying the command is unknown and to press any key, and the freeze (unless this is the lucky time that it decides to start) happens immediately thereafter with nothing more displayed. I had been concerned that the problem was in hardware, but the fact that I can do grub stuff every time even if the boot then fails, implies that it's a Linux problem.
I don't know enough about how Fedora boots to know where to start looking. Any suggestions would be very welcome.
FWIW this used to happen back when I was running Fedora 24 too.

A: Have you tried editing GRUB like you said (e) and removing the quiet option? That helps to show more info on boot.

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Valentine's Day's history is still a much-debated mystery, however, people from all across the globe celebrate it as a day of love. Though anyone can be our Valentine, most of us celebrate the day with our partner or spouse. Romance is not about showering someone with expensive gifts. You don't have to go out of your budget to impress your loved ones. Your simple gesture filled with affection can work magic.
Amidst the growing trend of gifting teddies and cards to your loved ones, we bring to you some ideas from the old school of romance. However, before you start thinking about these ideas, it is important to know your partner's interest. So, here are some simple yet quirky ways to celebrate Valentine's Day so that your wallet doesn't weep.
Love Note: Expressing your love is the most important thing in a relationship. Don't you feel blessed and lucky when someone tells you about how much they love you? We are not talking about the romantic connotation of these lines but the depth which it holds. Valentine's Day demands some creativity, so channelise your inner artist and drop some love notes at different places of the house, like drawers, dining table, wallet, etc. Let your partner find them. While they smile reading the love notes, you can thank God for being kind.
Candlelight Dinner At Home: What can be better than a celebration at home? If you both are working and have taken an off to spend a lazy day together, then it is better to miss the rush of booking a table in a restaurant. You can transform your rooftop or even your room into a cosy space and have your favourite food there. Decorate the space with lights and fill it with aroma before you arrange a table for both of you. Post dinner, you can also watch your favourite movie or series.
Buy A Dress For Them: If your partner loves dressing up, then nothing can be better than gifting them the dress they have been wanting for a long time. Watching your partner getting ready for work in your gifted dress is a sheer pleasure.
Adventures: If your partner is a travel or adventure junkie, then a quiet celebration won't do. You need to push the envelope to make them happy. Give them some love soaked in thrill as they go for activities like bungee-jumping, hot-air balloon rides, paragliding. You need to spend a day that accommodates the interests of both of you.
Hand-made Cards: Well, a lot of Valentine's Day cards are available in the market but nothing can beat the charm of hand-made cards. Self-made cards will not only bring a smile on partner's face but also make them appreciate the effort and time you have put in for them. You can write your favourite quote and stick a romantic picture of both of you inside the card.
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Long Croft Coppice
A wood between Marsh Hill Farm and Longcroft Farm
Long Croft Coppice (Parcel 1110) was a wood situated between the fields of Marsh Hill Farm to the west and Longcroft Farm to the east. A coppice is an area of woodland in which the trees or shrubs are periodically cut back to ground level to stimulate growth and provide firewood or timber.
The 1846 Tithe Apportionment recorded that Long Croft Coppice was owned by Lord of Kingston Manor, William Jones Prowse, who had inherited huge land holdings in the area. It was not let to a tenant, but 'occupied' by Prowse himself since the timber of the woodland provided a long-term investment. The Apportionment described it as a wood measuring 2a 3r 20p.
Long Croft Coppice (Parcel 1110) was bounded to the north by Lower Plaines (Parcel 1117), to the east by Longcroft Farm's farmhouse and orchard (Parcel 1109) and to the south by Lower Sleight (Parcel 1106). To the west it was bounded by Washing Pool Ground (Parcel 1116), Coppice (2) (Parcel 1111), Marsh Hill Farm's farmhouse and orchard (Parcel 1112) and Smoke Acre Orchard (Parcel 1113).
Each farm has (or will have) its own page - click here.
Each Parcel of land has (or will have) its own page - click here.
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We are delighted to be able to offer our clients the first class services of our colleagues at Savills Insurance Services. Once you've found your dream property it is important that you get it properly covered. Without the right insurance policy, you could have problems when you come to claim and find out you don't have the cover you thought.
Wherever you choose to buy your holiday home, you're not going to live there full time and need to know your investment is properly protected. Having the right insurance is all about understanding what assets you own, what liabilities you are exposed to, and what external events can occur which will put you at risk. Local insurance policies can include variations and exclusions relating to burglary, accidental damage or personal liability claims. In Spain, for example, natural events such as storms, floods or earthquakes are covered by a state-backed insurance pool, but the cover is restricted and you could end up footing a large part of a claim yourself.
Other pitfalls include inadequate levels of liability cover (Spanish, Portuguese and Italian policies generally provide £200,000 of cover – which will not be enough if a guest suffers a serious bodily injury), small-print which can leave you seriously out pocket (Italian policies normally only pay half the sum insured in case of earthquake damage) or theft cover which is restricted when the property is left unoccupied. Hiscox provides public liability cover up to £5 million, which also includes any staff you may employ to look after your property. Hopefully any claim you make will not be this serious, but even smaller claims – such as accidental damage to contents – can be problematic if it turns out that they are not covered by your policy.
To avoid disappointment when a claim occurs, check that what you assume to be covered actually is, and compare policies offered locally with those offered by UK insurers specialising in overseas properties. Don't assume that what is covered under your UK home insurance will automatically be covered abroad, as the expectation of what should be standard cover differs greatly from country to country.
What level of cover do you need for your holiday home?
For buildings insurance, the sum insured should be sufficient to rebuild all buildings as well as all outdoor structures such as swimming pools, terracing or perimeter walls. This is often quite different to the price you have paid for the property, so it is recommended that you obtain professional advice. Selecting the market value as your sum insured may lead to underinsurance – in which case you will be penalised if a claim occurs – or to overinsurance, where you will pay unnecessary premiums. Check your policy to decide if you need to add an amount to pay for any professional fees.
Contents should be insured for their replacement value as new – not the value you paid for them or their second-hand value.
Should you protect yourself against being sued?
Most policies provide liability cover to protect you as owner of the holiday home should someone be injured by, for example, a falling roof tile. However if you rent out your property, or if you employ domestic staff, you should check that you have cover in place should a guest or an employee be injured.
How do you plan to use your holiday home?
Whether you plan to use your new home only for holidays, or to rent it out, you need to have confidence that your insurance policy gives you proper protection. In France and other countries, theft cover is often restricted if a home is unoccupied for more than 90 consecutive days, which is not much use for your home if it will only be occupied for a few months a year. Hiscox theft cover applies even when the property is unoccupied for extended periods and we will even pay your travel expenses if you need to get out there in an emergency.
If you're not fluent in the local language, making a claim through a local insurer can be problematic. At Hiscox, we have a dedicated team which specialises in overseas holiday homes. Not only are our policies written in plain English, but our claims team is UK-based and able to make decisions and settle claims quickly. If we want a local loss adjuster to visit your property, we will make sure that an English-speaking person is appointed to guide you through the process.


Despite its name and author, the new report entitled "Data Brokers: A Call for Transparency and Accountability" from the Federal Trade Commission makes a fascinating read. First of all, what's a data broker? I believe this label originated within the government to describe aggregators of information about consumers, excluding credit bureaus. As you might expect, this definition includes an eclectic mix of companies. For example, the nine randomly selected companies asked to provide background information for this report are: Acxiom, Corelogic, Datalogix, eBureau, ID Analytics, Intelius, PeekYou, Rapleaf and Recorded Future. The operating scale of these businesses is impressive: one reported that it maintains over 700 billion aggregated data elements, another holds information on 1.4 billion consumer transactions, and still another adds 3 billion new records monthly to its database. And the money is substantial too, with just these nine companies generating over $427 million annually from the sale of consumer data.
Let's start with creativity. There seems little doubt these consumer data companies are a number of years ahead of most B2B companies in extracting maximum value from their data. They have developed market segmentation systems, ratings and scores, and powerful analytical tools. They understand the value of historical data to discern patterns and trends, and have rolled out lucrative new products based on data others might discard. Also, these companies truly understand and apply the concept of inferential data. Someone with a pickup truck and a fishing license can be categorized as an outdoor enthusiast, for example.
Perhaps most powerfully, these companies are active in helping marketers to bridge the online-offline divide. They are routinely matching online website registration data to the deep offline data they collect, creating much richer audience profiles. These companies will even embed some of their data in tracking cookies for ad targeting purposes. And of course there is intense marketer interest in understanding online-offline buying behavior.
The segments of the business are interesting as well. Data brokers, in the view of the FTC, break into three types: those who primarily sell marketing data, those who sell risk management data and those who sell people search products (the "background check" and "find anyone online" products that are proliferating these days). Again, we see a progressive industry. It has morphed from the obvious marketing application for its data to risk management. Risk management in the B2C world largely means using data to pre-screen purchases. For example, a risk management product might alert an online vendor that the buyer has had merchandise shipped to an unusually large number of different addresses, a potential indication of fraud. So what's largely the same dataset has been spun into an entirely new market, and very successfully we might add: for the nine companies in the FTC study, risk management revenues are rapidly approaching marketing revenues. Are there untapped B2B opportunities in risk management? I believe there are.
We also see that with the people search products, the industry has morphed from selling its data to businesses, to selling its data to consumers. This is a sweet pivot that many data publishers aspire to, because with little more than a different user interface, you've got a product of interest to a new and vast market.
Another intriguing insight from the report is that none of the companies surveyed obtained all their data from the original source. All were licensing substantial portions of their data from each other. And that makes sense because it allows these companies to move faster, and not have to develop the large staffs necessary to be expert in so many different data sources. Why build your own capability to pull in home ownership data from the source when you can license it from someone who gathers it as a primary business activity? And these licensing agreements, not surprisingly, have grown complex, with some even containing clauses preventing "reverse engineering" of licensed data elements as a way to keep other data brokers from getting too clever with licensed data.
What this report offers is an inside peek into the operations of some very savvy, large and successful consumer data providers, and there you'll see the future of the business data industry as well.


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Global Education Aid
"Global Monitoring Report 2009"
Aid for basic education in developing countries declined from $5.5 billion in 2006 to $4.3 billion in 2007, or by nearly 22 percent, according to the Global Monitoring Report 2009 , published by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization.
The decline in world aid for education means that countries will fall short of goals that the international community agreed to reach at a meeting in Dakar, Senegal, in 2000.
Then, the international community set a target of ensuring that all children would have access to a primary education by 2015. The UNESCO report estimates that the goal will be missed by about 30 children.
Aid from the United States for basic education rose during 2007, but few other countries stepped in to fill the aid gap. The Netherlands and the United Kingdom, which boosted their education aid sharply in 2006, decreased their donations slightly last year
By Mary Ann Zehr
Published in Print: April 29, 2009, as Global Education Aid


It provides support for multiple codecs and fallback to a Flash-powered MP3 player when needed.
The library auto-detects the browser, knows its capabilities and loads the right player with the right codec.
An API exists for controlling the player and has the functions for "load, play, playPause, pause, volume and seek".


A Pegasus Airlines' aircraft with 162 passengers nearly plunged into the Black Sea after skidding off the runway at Trabzon International Airport, Turkey on Saturday.
All passengers and six crew members were safely evacuated from the Boeing 737-800 within 20 minutes of the incident. Provincial Governor Yucel Yavuz as well as Pegasus airlines said there were no reported injuries in the runway excursion incident. However, operations were halted at the airport for several hours before resuming their normal schedule on Sunday.
Several images and videos show the plane at a steep angle, its nose nearly dipping into the sea.
Passengers described the ordeal and the panic in the aircraft as it went out of control. Passenger Yuksel Gordu told Turkey's official Anadolu news agency that words weren't enough to describe their fear. "It's a miracle we escaped. We could have burned, exploded, flown into the sea," Gordu said in a statement. Other passengers reported hearing a loud bang before the plane skewed off.


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Next Pats Podcast: Why Patriots should pursue Odell Beckham Jr.
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The 2021 NFL trade deadline came and went without the New England Patriots making a major move.
The Patriots have won back-to-back games for the first time all season following their 27-24 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 8. They are just a half-game out of the No. 6 and 7 seeds in the AFC playoff race as a result.
Even though the Patriots can't make any trades for the remainder of the 2021 campaign, it's never too early to look ahead to the offseason and what moves the team could potentially pull off to improve the roster.
Curran: Pats inactivity at the deadline suggests they have what they need
On the latest episode of NBC Sports Boston's Next Pats Podcast with Phil Perry, former Patriots linebacker Rob Ninkovich made the case for why New England should pursue a trade for Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.
"I honestly think they should try to go get Odell Beckham Jr., because if you add him to the offense, I think it helps them drastically," Ninkovich said. "It helps the young quarterback, it helps the running game and your other wide receivers. I think he would be available, it looks like he could move. He probably wouldn't be as costly as a pass rusher. That's my take on it.
"You add Odell to this offense and people are like, 'What are you talking about?' I don't think Odell is an issue. I think he plays hard. I think he just wants the ball like any wideout does -- they just want to catch the ball and have it thrown to them.
"We've seen Mac Jones spread the ball out so much in the last three weeks -- (Odell) would get his touches and would be happy with a team that has Bill Belichick as your head coach. I think in the past, when you're playing for other coaches that aren't there very long and there's constant change at that position and you're getting a new head coach and offensive coordinator every couple years, there's some stability here (in New England) when it comes to Belichick and Josh McDaniels.
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Despite the Patriots' inactivity at the trade deadline, Ninkovich is confident they can compete for a playoff spot in the AFC and even give the Buffalo Bills some competition for the division title.
"I think they're going to be OK," Ninkovich said. "They're going to continue to get better as the season progresses and learn what goes well together and which packages work. You start thinning out things that don't work, and let's continue to build this thing.
"... They have everything in front of them at 4-4. They can still win the division. Right now it's a one team division. You look at Miami and the Jets (struggling), it's a one-team division between (the Patriots) and the Bills. That's it."
Also in this episode: Perry and Ninkovich discuss whether the Patriots will regret not trading for a cornerback, the state of the team's pass rush, and much more!


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December 6, 2020 EDM / leadership / music
Rolo Green – Under Control (feat. Nicole Dash Jones) [Extended Mix]
New Zealand producer Rolo Green has established himself as one of the most exciting talents to emerge in electronic music in the past year, with a string of releases and DJ reactions that belies what is actually a very short time in the spotlight. Whether it be his hypnotic, melodic take on Progressive House, his technical and textured Trance or his releases under the moniker of Harper & Green, his work is consistent and of a high quality that few rival.
Growing up in Napier, the North Island of New Zealand, he became influenced in dance music culture from afar from a young age. At fifteen, he was given his first set of decks and taught himself to mix. "I was given an early Paul Oakenfold mix from Radio 1 and that was me, hooked" he explains, "after that I was exposed to progressive and trance. I've tried to mix this together in my own music – a bit of everything."
Rolo started producing at 24, amassing a wealth of vinyl and experience and dedicating his life to learning about music production. His first release came shortly after, but it was his "Lifetime EP" that proved to be a real launch pad. Its epic and moody synth work pointed to a talent that surprised considering his short time releasing records, and Nick Warren became an early ambassador, heavily supporting the EP on his tour of Asia.
Rolo's ascent from then on in was steady, with releases finding their way on to Perfecto, Zerothree, Avanti, Enhanced and most recently of all, a string of successful releases on Anjunabeats including his track "Napier" which was a stand out hit for the label in 2017.
2019 is set to be Rolo's year. With a steady stream of projects and collaborations in the pipeline, Rolo has launched his own label "Greenstone" and has further Anjunabeats releases penned for release. Out on the road, his global touring schedule is set to explode as the demand to have Rolo in charge of the dance floors peaks. Soundcloud
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Rising British heptathlon star Katarina Johnson-Thompson insists she is not feeling the pressure despite being labelled as the heir apparent to London Olympic gold-medallist Jess Ennis.
The 20-year-old burst on to the scene in London last year when she came home in 15th place at the Olympics, as Ennis claimed gold on Super Saturday.
Ennis has already said that she expects Johnson-Thompson, who broke her British junior heptathlon record, to overtake her, but the Liverpool Harrier maintains that she has no intention of being seen as Ennis' successor.
She said: "I don't think there is any pressure on me. I want to win medals for myself. I don't want to be someone else.
"People saw me at the Olympics so I don't know whether they expect me to do well this year.
"But I am only 20 and it's hard to win medals at this age. You have got to be strong in every event. As long as I progress each year I will be happy with myself.
"I reckon I have another eight years in the sport so if I win medals in 2016 and 2020, I won't complain.
"Some athletes may have said now the Olympics are over 'what else is there to do in life'?


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This month's words are differentiated by one little "hard c" sound in the middle, but that sound indicates a big difference in meaning.
The word climatic refers to specific weather conditions, as in this example.
As climatic conditions change due to global warming, polar ice is becoming softer and less hospitable for its animal life.
Meanwhile, that little "hard c" sound in the word climactic gives it an entirely different meaning: It refers to the high point, or climax, of a story.
The lead character's murder confession was the climactic moment of the movie.
Whether writing or speaking, remember that little "c" and don't mix these two similar-appearing words.
In this troubling economy, it's easy to look at the dark side. Yet this month is traditionally a time to be thankful. What things about your career, your job, or your office are you grateful for?
I am thankful that I have a job in a time when so many have lost their jobs, homes. and in some cases, even their dignity. I am also thankful for my boss, who is calm and quiet spirited.
Others mentioned the practical aspects of some jobs, such as stated by Terri Ulrich, a Chiropractic Assistant in Fort Myers, Florida.
I love the fact that my office is less than a mile from my home. I can walk or bicycle there, giving me exercise and saving bucks at the gas pump! I also get free spinal adjustments, which keeps me healthy and happy.
Many were philosophical, as was Ben Harrison, a postal worker in New York City.
Is this my dream job? Heck no, but at least I have security. And the work is not bad—occasionally even enjoyable. Really, it's all in the attitude. You can grump and make things miserable, or you can learn to be pleasant. It's surprising how much more I began to enjoy my work once I considered that I was performing a service that helps people.
And there were many more positive responses. Elizabeth Jacobs, an accountant in Tenafly, New Jersey, finds much to be thankful for.
I had to put myself through school, and I have huge student loans to pay back, which shrinks my already small income. I could have done something more glamorous and gotten a bigger paycheck, but this is what I wanted, and I am lucky to be able to do something I enjoy. Even more, I get to work with amazing people who make it a joy to go to work each morning, and that is truly something to be thankful for.
Rosalind Hebert, a public information planner with the Houston-Galveston Area Council, reflects on the support she received from educators throughout a long, upward career path.
I have been with the same company for more than 15 years and have much to be thankful for. I am especially grateful for the dedicated staff members who have supported me in my career and for the many opportunities I had to complete my degree in Business Administration with financial support from my company. Such company-paid professional development and continual job training offer almost unlimited possibilities for all employees.
In addition to the freedom to advance, I am grateful for a very generous package of benefits, plus flextime working hours which begin as early as 6:00 a.m. and run as late as 6:00 p.m. I have a 15-minute commute, covered parking with security, a cafeteria in the same building, and a management office that includes all employees in special holiday celebrations.
Even though every office has its problems, I have learned that the grass is never greener on the other side. I am so very thankful to be working for an organization whose services—at least for now—are needed and utilized by the very large community it serves.


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This report examines a number of reasons why some of Syrian refugees have returned home, despite the high risks involved, including the longevity of the crisis, the deteriorating living conditions in displacement, and the legal and security pressures they face. Some countries and international organizations have cited the number of returning refugees as proof that it is safe for them to go home, and to justify an immediate (coerced, and in some cases forced) repatriation of all Syrian refugees. Assad's regime, Russia and some international agencies have disseminated inaccurate or out-of-context figures about refugee returns to regime-held areas. These figures do not reflect essential details about why these individuals have decided to return.
The United Nations (UN) estimated that 8,070 refugees returned to Syria from Jordan during the first 9 months of the Russian initiative1 to repatriate refugees (July 2018 to March 2019), an initiative that was closer to a forced return for the refugees and did not include any credible safety guarantees or monitoring mechanisms. This number is very close to the Jordanian government's estimates. The Russian government, however, has declared that 87,000 refugees returned from Jordan during this time. The UN has also estimated that 14,496 Syrian refugees returned home from Lebanon in the same period, compared with the Russian government estimate of 55,000 and the Lebanese General Directorate of Security figure of 100,0002.
Yet even according to the Russian estimates, only 142,000 refugees returned to Syria from Lebanon and Jordan during this period, which accounts for only 2.7 per cent of the registered refugees at the start of the Russian initiative – which is far below Russian expectations. Settling this issue is Moscow's main concern, as it is a key element of its effort to demonstrate the stability of areas under Assad's control, which should imply that the only obstacle to the full return of refugees is the devastation of residential areas. According to the Russian strategy, the European Union should finance the reconstruction, which should ultimately lead to the return of the remaining displaced Syrians – and the complete legitimization of a Russian victory in Syria. In this scenario, the regime and its Russian allies would guarantee refugees' rights, safety and dignity. From Russia's point of view, the return of refugees and Internally Displaced People (IDPs) to regime-held areas under any conditions and without any gurantees is a key element for a political solution that would be granted international legitimacy, and that would consequently make the idea of elections plausible, but most importantly it would allow the flow of reconstruction funds to the Syrian Regime.
The reality is considerably different. All international political initiatives that have been launched to date have failed to establish a solid basis for a process that responds to refugees' concerns regarding what constitutes the minimum conditions for a voluntary, safe and dignified return, as guaranteed under international law. There is also an acute lack of reliable and verified information available to refugees and IDPs to allow them to make an informed decision about whether to return under the current circumstances. There is a similar gap in the knowledge and information available to international policy makers on the motivations and experiences of people who have returned to Assad-held areas without the minimum conditions in place.
This is the second report in a series of thematic reports focusing on returning parameters that seeks to fill this gap. The Data Collection and Analysis Unit of the Syrian Association for Citizens' Dignity (SACD)is conducting this ongoing study to investigate the reasons why Syrian refugees and IDPs have returned to regime-held areas despite the lack of minimum conditions, and the spread of reports and news about systematic human rights violations.
The researchers interviewed 112 returnees to regime-held areas, some of whom left again after they returned. The survey respondents represent a wide spectrum of Syrian society from different demographic segments and geographical regions. The first report in the series, Vengeance, Repression and Fear: Reality behind Assad's Promises to Displaced Syrians (October 2019), interviewed a different set of 165 people.
The responses of the returnees compiled in this study illustrate the impossibility of voluntary mass returns in the current circumstances. An overwhelming majority of them are disappointed at the lack of sincerity of the promises made by the regime and its allies, in addition to the lack of reliable and comprehensive information from the international agencies operating in Syria, including the UN High Commissioner for Refugees.
This report confirms the conclusion of the first report with a new set of respondents: the majority of those who have returned to Assad-held areas have regretted their decision and are actively looking for a way to leave again. One of the key findings of this report confirms that the returnees lacked the necessary information to make an informed decision about returning, and that the majority of the returns were motivated by the harsh living conditions and pressures in the displacement areas.


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Happy Friday! This week in mobility... solving for the supply chain woes of tomorrow, a changing environment for transport, and some shiny new vehicles.
Courtesy of Nissan
If the global supply chain crisis teaches us anything, companies need to prepare for disruptions to it. This week, several vehicle makers announced significant investments in their manufacturing abilities to ensure their place in an electrified future… Hyundai announced a $5.54 billion investment in EV and battery manufacturing facilities in Georgia. Stellantis and Samsung SDI announced a battery manufacturing facility in Indiana. And as a fun addition, EVage, an Indian EV startup, is looking into methods to meet demand with micro-factories to produce its Model.X delivery vans more quickly.
The regulatory landscape continued to evolve. In the US, the EPA launched the Clean School Bus program to replace diesel school buses with electric alternatives. Several EV companies and environmental groups asked the Biden administration to invest in charging infrastructure. The FAA certified Joby Aviation, allowing it to operate its commercial air taxis. The California DMV stripped Pony.ai of its last autonomous vehicle testing permit in the state. In Europe, the UK government announced a £40 million competition to kick-start commercial self-driving vehicles. And in China, Shanghai partially restarted public transport, signaling a gradual reopening after nearly two months of being sealed off from the outside world.
And what would an issue be without some vehicle hype? Mitsubishi and Nissan unveiled their jointly developed EVs in Japan — low-priced micro models to attract Japanese buyers. BYD began pre-orders for its long-teased Seal EV, an anticipated competitor to the Tesla Model 3. Buick China teased its upcoming Electra-X EV, developed on GM's Ultium platform. Jidu, the joint-venture between Baidu and Geely, teased its Robocar ahead of its official announcement next month. And Segway introduced their new GT series of e-scooters, which can reach a max speed of 37.5 mph.
It's a bird; it's a plane; it's… Walmart started offering drone deliveries in six states. ZeroAvia expanded its agreement with MHIRJ to design retrofit and line fit options for hydrogen-electric regional jets. And Lilium, an eVTOL company, is partnering with Honeywell and DENSO to co-develop and manufacture their electric motor.
Out with the old, in with the new (business model). Finn, a car subscription platform, raised $110 million to expand in the US and Europe. Getaround, a carsharing company, plans to go public to drive expansion. JLR has re-launched online buying, subscription, and rentals under one site. Co-op, a UK food retail business, has expanded its delivery service with autonomous home delivery robots. And Mercedes-Benz revealed a plan to reduce its dealership count as it moves toward a direct-to-consumer model.
Obligatory Telsa news. Elon Musk says Teslas will be fully-autonomous now by next year. Tesla has filed to enter Thailand as its latest market, with plans to sell vehicles, batteries, and solar products.
And some other good-to-knows. Lucid recalled over a thousand vehicles over display screen issues. Qualcomm shared several new products, including some explicitly targeting autonomous robots. Luminar, a lidar company, poached executives from Apple, Nvidia, and Tesla. And Zoox, Amazon's autonomous mobility subsidiary, showcased more details of its upcoming, purpose-built robotaxi.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Ford put its purchasing power behind emerging clean technologies as it joined the First Movers Coalition. BMW created a closed recycling loop for high-voltage batteries in China. Suzuki developed technology to reuse small lithium-ion batteries collected from EVs for solar-powered streetlights.
Did anyone say first? Orca AI, an autonomous cargo company, powered a commercial cargo ship to complete a world-first, 500-mile journey entirely with AI. And Oxbotica, a UK autonomous vehicle maker, announced that they had the first deployment of a zero-occupancy, fully autonomous EV on public roads in Europe.
Two heads are better than one. Volkswagen secured a deal with Mahindra to supply the EV components for its Indian market vehicles. Solo AVT announced an agreement with American Battery Solutions to develop the battery for their SD1 electric truck. Daimler Truck acquired a stake in German high-tech machinery manufacturer Manz, agreeing on a strategic partnership for battery production. And Bosch made a strategic investment in WeRide, a Chinese autonomous technology company, to develop autonomous driving solutions in China.
Money makes the wheels go round. Hyundai confirmed an additional $5 billion investment in robotics, AI, air mobility, and autonomous driving. Volvo raised €500 million for electrification through a new green bond. Motive, a fleet management company, announced an additional $150 million in funding at a $2.85 billion valuation. Airspace, a logistics startup, raises an additional $70 million. Minus Zero, an autonomous vehicle startup, raised $1.7 million to bring driverless vehicles to India. And Sensible 4, a Finish autonomous technology company, received €8 million to boost sustainable transport.
A new study attributes pollution of all types to 9 million deaths a year globally, with the death toll due to dirty air from cars, trucks, and industry rising 55% since 2000.
With billions of dollars of funding and over a decade of work, why don't we see roadways dominated by autonomous vehicles? The answer is more simple than you may think — it's hard.
While EV consideration has shot up given the current climate and the influx of new vehicles, skepticism remains high as the industry moves from early to mass adoption.
No one likes a red light. Maybe AI will allow your autonomous vehicle to avoid them.
At every level of government, zoning reform has become a new pathway to more sustainable transport.


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The Gunners & a complimentary Sapper successfully completed the Prudential Ride London Surrey 100 in support of the DNRC
A team of 150 riders – 'Team DNRC' – took part in the Pru Ride 100 on Sunday 30 July cycling over the 100 mile course to raise money and awareness for the new Defence and National Rehabilitation Centre (DNRC). It was a hugely successful day with many Team DNRC making good times.
A Very early start to the day for all. There should only be one 4 o'clock in a day
An early start at 0545hrs and initially wet roads was in itself challenging, however the sun soon shone through and with the top rate support structure of the organisers 25,000 riders proceeded to ride the closed roads of London and Surrey. We saw plenty of fellow DNRC riders on the route, greeting each other with words of encouragement throughout. It was lovely to see Rich Walsh at one of the feed stations too.
Endurance events such as these require a particular blend of both physical and mental strength, in particular when the road went up and most of all in the last few miles when the body and mind is not responding as you would want it to. However, with the huge crowds cheering us on, the sight of Big Ben in the distance and the promise of a medal the legs responded and rose to ther challenge.
Capt Leon Young RA said:
"The Gunners in my opinion have made a considerable contribution to both the DNRC and the Royal Artillery. Not just with the money raised, £4000+ but the media exposure has been phenomenal. When we signed up for this challenge no one imagined we would be conducting professional media shoots at Headley Court with the Ride London team and the BBC, amongst all the numerous other interviews and advertising too. I have included 3 media links below that may be of interest to you. To cap it all off the Gunner road cycling team have just won the Army Cycling Road Race Series for the second consecutive year which is a real indicator of the level of cycling talent we have in the Gunners.
On behalf of the Gunner Cycling Team thank you for giving us this opportunity to support a fantastic cause and to participate in such an incredible event."
The ability of the team was diverse, ranging from some covering the course in 4hrs 23mins, which incidentally was only 15 minutes slower than the professional racers
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I never thought this year would come close to holding all of these twists and turns...our first year of marriage was really one for the books. I am so grateful for this life that my husband and I have and I know for certain that I wouldn't want to do this crazy journey with anyone else. Jus, thank you for our life, these adventures and our son.
You're my best husband, always.
What an exciting first year of marriage! Congratulations and here's to many more!
Oh boy do you guys make a beautiful couple or what!! Congratulations on one year of marriage and many blessed years to come!! Happy weekend!
Happy Anniversary!! So much in just one year!
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Happy anniversary!! Your wedding looked so beautiful! Y'all look so happy together!


I love toys. They are one of the many great things about childhood, and in 2014 we featured some that were just amazing. Here are the 10 most popular toys featured on Babyology in 2014. Perhaps you'll find some inspiration for next Christmas – it's never too early to start planning!
At number 10 is the amazing Moover Dolls Pram from Danish By Design. Having just bought one of these for my baby's first birthday, I can attest to their beauty, design and sheer toddler-proofness. This is a toy that I'm sure will stick around to become an heirloom piece long after my girls are done with playing with dolls.
We love multi-purpose toys here at Babyology. The Plui Rain Cloud is a sure-fire bath time hit for parents and kids. Not just for bath time, however, it can be used for washing hair, imaginative play, outdoor water play and as a teaching tool. And, it can be cleaned, so won't attract mould in the same way most bath toys do!
Quality, unique soft toys are always a great gift idea, and what could be more fun for kids than having one of their creatures turned into a toy! Child's Own Studio custom makes toys based on the drawings of your child. Canadian artist Wendy Tsao made her first custom toy in 2007 for her daughter, and is now so busy that she creates wait lists of 100 at a time.
If I lived in a house with a straight staircase, the SlideRider would make the perfect gift for my children. Essentially a set of folding mats, the SlideRider turns a staircase into an indoor slide! Not yet in production, this is one toy to be waiting eagerly for. Rainy days will never be boring again!
The Lammily doll has been gaining a lot of media attention for creating a doll that is based on a realistic body type. Lamely features a low-maintenance hair style and a practical wardrobe, as well as articulated joints and flat feet that mean she can stand on her own!
Outdoor cubby houses come in many styles, but none are quite as cool as the retro-inspired caravan cubbies. I want one as an art installation piece in my yard. As an added bonus, I might just let the kids play in it.
Baby play mats are pretty much an essential item, and Babyologists were quite taken by the Igolo Nest, play mats that can double as a structure of sorts, such as a car, or butterfly. Because they are large, they offer a great space for babies to play and roll around, but can double as toddler toys with the simple pull of a string!
Sophie the Giraffe has been a baby favourite for decades, and in 2014 we saw the release of her little (adopted) brother, FanFan the fawn. Just as adorable and just as chewable, he is sure to be as big a star as his sister.
For kids ready to put FanFan away, we were very impressed by the range of toys at the How We Montessori Shop. This online store offers a small, but really great selection of at-home materials inspired by the work of Maria Montessori. So the focus of the stock on the virtual shelves is on practical life for children as the first step of development.
The caravan theme was clearly a winner in 2014, with the Jetaire Camper Play Tent coming in as our most popular toy post of the year, and it is easy to see why. An indoor tent big enough to sleep in and stand up it, your kids could set up camp in the lounge room and stay there for their own mini indoor holiday!
What a great year for toys 2014 was! We are very much looking forward to bringing you more beautiful and innovative toys in 2015.


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Decision Appealed - See T2109
T1840 of 1989 IN THE MATTER OF A REFERRAL BY THE SECRETARY FOR LABOUR, PURSUANT TO SECTION 13(2) OF THE LONG SERVICE LEAVE ACT 1976, FOR HEARING OF A DISPUTE BETWEEN MRS LYNETTE MAY BRENNAN AND THE KINGBOROUGH NURSING HOME PTY LIMITED
COMMISSIONER R J WATLING HOBART, 9 August 1989
For the Kingborough Nursing Home
Pty Limited - Mr K Brotherson with
Mr P Hopkins
For the Hospital Employees Federation of Australia,
Tasmania Branch - Mr I Linnell (6.4, 2.5, 18.5)
- Mrs V de Groot (8.8.89) with
Mrs L M Brennan
For the Department of Labour
and Industry - Mr B Thomson
- Mr B Newton
This matter was referred to the President of the Commission by the Department of Labour and Industry pursuant to the provisions of Section 13(2) of the Long Service Leave Act 1976.
The application referred to me for hearing and determination was an unresolved long service leave dispute between Mrs Lynette May Brennan of Walgett Place, Glenorchy (the employee) and the Kingborough Nursing Home Pty Limited (the employer).
The hearing commenced on 6 April 1989 at which time the Inspecting Officer from the Department of Labour and Industry presented a report of his findings having investigated the circumstances of the dispute.
He informed the Commission that he had attempted to verify, to the best of his ability, the details of the employee's service as no records appeared to be available.
The original claim made by the employee was for pro rata long service leave pursuant to Section 8(3)(c) of the Act. That section refers to an employee whose employment is terminated on the grounds .... domestic or other pressing necessity of such a nature as to justify the termination of that employment.
The claim was made under this section of the Act because the employee was not exactly certain when she commenced employment with the original employer. However, she thought it was approximately January 1974.
It was established at a later time on another day of sitting that the employee had indeed commenced her employment on 20 October 1972 as a Nursing Assistant at the Sunnyside Nursing Home, Dynnyrne, at which time the employers were Mr and Mrs Verdouw.
The employee was still employed at the home when it was transferred from the Verdouw's to a Mr Hall.
The home was then taken over by the current employer, Kingborough Nursing Home Pty Limited.
Mrs Brennan continued her employment with that company and terminated her services with the employer on 15 April 1988. However, her final group certificate shows she was employed by the new company from 13 April to 17 April 1988.
During the course of the hearing when new evidence came to light the Inspector from the DLI made additional reports which, in the end, showed that Mrs Brennan had an automatic entitlement to long service leave as she had completed the 15 years' continuous employment with three different employers. The final employer, at the time of resignation, being Kingborough Nursing Home Pty Limited.
On the final day of the hearing, many of the unresolved matters had been finalised and the transcript shows that the employer had accepted the report of the Inspecting Officer of the DLI that an automatic entitlement exists. It states:-
"COMMISSIONER WATLING:
We adjourned a while back to enable the parties to have further discussions with the inspector from the Department of Labour and Industry to examine things in greater depth, and in light of arguments that were going to be run. I understand that there is a report, further report to be made in relation to this matter by the inspecting officer, Mr Thomson.
Mr Thomson, would you like to take the stand?
MR THOMSON:
(Department of Labour and Industry)
Mr Commissioner, I had a look at what records are available, even though they are incomplete. It is a fact that there is a wage sheet showing a commencement date for Mrs Brennan of 20.10.1972. It is a fact that there is also a wage sheet showing a commencement date for 19 March 1980.
But I believe there is a convincing argument that could be put about that, that all it refers to is a change of contract of employment.
Sir, on the face of it, there appears now to be an automatic entitlement, and I would ask you to make a decision in the matter.
COMMISSIONER WATLING:
Right, well, in fact I probably don't have to. If there's an automatic entitlement, I suppose it is left to me to say to the parties, Is there any challenge to the report from the officer of the Department of Labour and Industry? Mr Brotherson?
MR BROTHERSON:
As far as the employer is concerned, Mr Commissioner, all possible material in this matter has now been put to the Department of Labour and Industry and any report made by the DLI would be accepted by the employer.
Right. Mr Linnell?
MR LINNELL:
We have no reason to challenge the DLI's report of today.
Right. Mr Thomson, for the completeness of the record, could I ask that you inform both the parties and the Commission, of your amended finding so it can be attached to your earlier reports.
Yes, sir. I'll complete a report and make sure that all parties including yourself get a copy.
As there is a report that states that there is an automatic entitlement and as there is no challenge to that report from either side, there is nothing for me to decide, as the only reason that I get it is if there is a dispute over it. As there is no dispute over this long service leave application made by Lynette May Brennan, the matter is now closed.
HEARING CONCLUDED"
Some time later, I was informed by the DLI that the employer had refused to pay the long service leave entitlement and a request was made that the hearing be resumed.
This was done so on 8 August 1989, at which time I was informed by Mr Brotherson, representing the Kingborough Nursing Home Pty Limited that whilst they conceded that Mrs Brennan had the requisite period of service to satisfy the requirements for a full entitlement of long service leave, they were only prepared to pay the proportionate amount of that entitlement which she served in their employ and I can only take it from the employee's group certificate that that means from 13 April to 17 April 1988.
Mr Brotherson said that it was his client's view:-
"...that they should not be required to pay the balance of the entitlement which is by far the substantial amount of the entitlement which was served with previous owners of the Sunnyside Nursing Home.
They have taken steps to contact the previous owners and suggest that they should make contributions along that basis and that request has been denied.
My client is in a position where, at the time that the business was purchased and moved down to Kingborough, long service leave entitlement were paid into a trust account for a number of employees who had achieved pro rata entitlements or full entitlements.
Mrs Brennan was not on that list and therefore, the owners of the Kingborough Nursing Home face a substantial cost which was not taken into account at the time of the sale."
However, Mr Brotherson emphasised (see page 23 of transcript) that there was absolutely no dispute at all that Mrs Brennan had served the requisite period of service and that it followed through various transmissions of business.
As can be seen from the transcript, the facts relating to the transmission of the business and the continuity of employment by the employee are not challenged.
What is in dispute is that the employer only desires to pay an amount of money to the employee that would equate to the time she was actually employed by the Kingborough Nursing Home Pty Limited, i.e.13 to 17 April 1988.
It is also the employer's views that the previous employer should pay the balance.
Regardless of the employer's view on this question, the provisions of Section 5(4) of the Act make it very clear that the last employer is responsible for the whole period of employment.
This section of the Act to which I refer states:-
"Where a business is, whether before or after the commencement of this Act, transmitted from an employer (in this subsection referred to as "the transmittor") to another employer (in this section referred to as "the transmittee") and a person who at the time of the transmission was an employee of the transmittor in that business becomes an employee of the transmittee -
(a) the continuity of the employment of that employee shall be deemed not to have been broken by reason of the transmission; and
(b) the period of employment of the employee with the transmittee shall be deemed to include the period of his employment, and any period deemed to be a period of his employment with the transmittor."
If the employer in this matter is of the opinion that the previous employer should bear the cost associated with this claim, then he is entitled to pursue it through appropriate channels. However, he is not entitled to withhold the payment of long service leave to the employee if she has an entitlement under the Act.
Accordingly I find in favour of the employee in this matter and I ORDER that Kingborough Nursing Home Pty Limited, Redwood Road, Kingston, Tasmania 7050 to pay to Mrs Lynette May Brennan of 7 Walgett Place, Glenorchy, Tasmania 7010 the sum of $2,508.70 in full settlement of her long service leave entitlement.
I further ORDER that such sum by paid within seven (7) days as from Wednesday, 9 August 1989.
R J WATLING
This page was last modified on 3rd February 2005.
The URL for this page is: https://www.tic.tas.gov.au/decisions_issued/long_service_leave/t1840


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Juggernaut es un término que se usa, entre otros, para el personaje Juggernaut (Marvel Comics). Otros usos incluyen:

En la cultura popular
 En el universo de Akasa-Puspa (un cómic de ciencia ficción), los júggernauts son inmensos seres que habitan en el vacío del espacio. Son criaturas de forma ahusada de un kilómetro de longitud. En su extremo anterior se halla la boca, mientras que en el extremo posterior se halla un orificio que cumple la doble función de ano y propulsor. El mecanismo de propulsión de estos seres se basa en calentar su extremo posterior mediante un órgano cubierto de tejido reflectante que concentra la luz de los soles próximos, lo que recalienta el hidrógeno, gas que el juggernaut guarda en su interior. Cuando el hidrógeno recalentado es expulsado por el ano se produce el impulso necesario para desplazar a la criatura.
 A5 Juggernaut es un vehículo espacial en La guerra de las galaxias.
 Un gigante gargantuano Sim-Seru del juego Sony PlayStation Legend of Legaia.
 Vehículo enorme que destruye a KITT en Knight Rider.
 Villano de X-men en los cómics de Marvel, hermanastro de Charles Xavier.
 En la primera edición del sistema de juego de roles Dungeons & Dragons, un Juggernaut es un dispositivo parecido a un golem, que se ve como una gran estructura de madera o piedra sobre rodillos.
 Una nave de guerra en el juego Age of Empires.
 Una de las criaturas más poderosas en el juego de computadora Tibia.
 Unidad de artillería bipedal que aparece en los juegos Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun Firestorm y Tiberium Wars.
 Una unidad tanque a vapor de la raza Vinci en el videojuego Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends.
 Juggernaut (Shaggai) es la más poderosa de las armas de Hypnos en la serie de televisión Digimon Tamers.
 Tanque lento en el juego XMP Unreal 2 de EXpanded MultiPlayer.
 Tipo de monstruo en el juego C64 Archon II: Adept.
 Tipo de coraza pesada en Tribes 2.
 Juggernaut Hordling: personaje de The Horde.
 Unidad naval en Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness.
 Yurnero the Juggernaut es un héroe con gran capacidad AoE en DoTA-Warcraft III.
 Una especie de flood de tamaño inmenso que está cifrado en el disco y solo se ha visto en el nivel Suma Caridad (también llamada Gran Caridad Ciudad Covenent), en el juego de Halo 2.
 Fantasma asesino serial en 13 fantasmas.
 Es una bestia gigante parecido a un seismosaurio en el juego Turok Evolution, en el capítulo 13, se entra en ella y se destruye desde adentro, para evitar la caída de una ciudad ficticia llamada Galyana.
 En Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 y Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, es un soldado equipado con un traje antiexplosivos, y en el modo zombis de Call of Duty: World at War, Call of Duty: Black Ops y Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 es una ventaja que aumenta la resistencia de la cantidad de veces que te golpea un zombi a cinco.
 En el juego Final Fantasy XII, es una enemigo con forma de golem de madera.
 En el juego Final Fantasy XIII, es un enemigo de tipo robot gigante.
 Es un tipo de partida del modo multijugador de Halo Reach.
 En el juego Global Agenda, es un enemigo colosal de gran poder.
En el juego en línea Pirate Galaxy, el Juggernaut es un Mantis inmenso que aparece en algunas misiones.

En música
 La banda de Rapcore Zebrahead, creó una canción titulada "The Juggernauts", dicha canción aparece en su álbum "Phoenix" como la 5 pista. Es considerada por muchos fanes de la banda como su "Himno"
 Juggernaut of Justice  es una canción del grupo Anvil
 Here We Are Juggernaut es una canción de Coheed and Cambria de su álbum del 2010 llamado Year Of The Black Rainbow.
 Juggernaut es un álbum de Lustmord grabado en 2007 por King Buzzo.
 Juggernaut es un álbum de estudio de Hunters & Collectors.
 Juggernaut es una canción de Raven de su álbum de 1987 Life's a Bitch.
 Juggernaut es una canción de Clutch de su álbum Pitchfork & Lost Needles.
 Juggernaut es una banda de heavy metal de Texas, conocida por sus shows ultrajantes.
 Juggernaut es una banda de hardcore de Melbourne (Florida) que comenzó en 2005.
 Juggernaut es una banda de rock de Sídney (Australia) formada en 1980.
 "Juggernaut" es una canción de Manolo Kabezabolo de su disco 2001: la odisea va despazio.
 Juggernaut es un álbum de Sun City Girls grabado en 1994, para una película de Mark Roman Bodnar.
 "Juggernauts" es una canción del disco Common Dreads de la banda inglesa Enter Shikari.
 "Juggernaut' es una canción de dredg incluida en su EP de 1996 "Conscious"
 "Juggernaut" es el título de una canción contenida en el disco 'Until Your Heart Stops' de Cave In
 "Juggernaut es el título de una canción del álbum "Cold Blood" de la banda japonesa Sadie.
 "Juggernaut" es un álbum de estudio doble de Periphery.

En otros campos
 The Unstoppable Juggernaut es un episodio de la serie animada X-Men (1994).
 Argonauta y Juggernaut, libro de poemas de Osbert Sitwell.
 Un juego multijugador en Halo, Halo 2 y Halo 3.
 Una carta de la tercera edición de Magic: The Gathering (R) (o Magic TG), siendo un juego de rol o estrategia muy difundido a nivel mundial. Más tarde fue impresa en el set Darksteel.
 Un luchador profesional estadounidense.
 Una de las Siete Mujeres nacidas del céter de Jessica Borg. Representa su lado monstruoso.
 En sociología, Giddens toma la imagen del Juggernaut para describir a la modernidad
 En literatura, la palabra "juggernaut" aparece como descripción de Hyde en Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
Apodo del P-47 Thunderbolt durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial.
Traje antibalas del juego Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.

Cine
 Juggernaut (1936) es un filme de misterio protagonizado por Boris Karloff.
 Juggernaut (1968).
 Juggernaut (1974) es un filme dirigido por Richard Lester, y protagonizado por Richard Harris.

Episodios de televisión
 Episodio de la quinta temporada de Star Trek: Voyager.
 «Bart vs. The Juggernauts», juego handheld de Los Simpson.
 Knight of the Juggernaut fue el primer episodio de la cuarta temporada de Knight Rider.
 «The Juggernauts», aventura de audio de Doctor Who escrita por Scott Alan Woodard y publicada por Big Finish Productions.

En idioma inglés
 Creencia o institución que logra una devoción ciega y destructiva e incluso en la cual los adeptos pueden llegar a ser implacablemente sacrificados.
 En Gran Bretaña, camión de gran envergadura y potencia.

Referencias

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