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November 13, 2011 by Awix
Normally I have a lot of time for the science advocate, evolutionary theoriser and militant atheist Richard Dawkins, but every once in a while he comes out with some rather off-the-wall opinions, usually when he has temporarily left his own area of expertise and is commenting somewhere else off piste. Fifteen years ago or so I caught part of a lecture the great man was giving on the presentation of science in the media, and he was characteristically scathing about the bias he perceived. Broadcast every week on BBC1, he said, was a programme with two main characters, one of whom represented a rational, scientific viewpoint, while the other was a mouthpiece for every piece of New Age-y and pseudoscientific piece of gobbledegook the writers could come up with. Every week the characters would present their solutions to a mystery or crisis they encountered in the line of their work, and every week the scientific explanation would be wrong. How ridiculous! How objectionable! How likely to turn the nation into superstitious cretins!
Well, er, hang on, Rich – the show in question was The X Files, and only having genuinely spooky things in it 50% of the time would probably not have helped the ratings, given this was a show predicated on the existence of spooky phenomena. Nevertheless, the Prof had a point: any work of fiction revolving around a skeptical rationalist taking on the forces of the unexplained is unlikely to see the protagonist proved right, simply because there's no story there. Or, to put it another way, one of the distinguishing characteristics of ghost stories is that they have ghosts in them.
Which brings us (finally) to Nick Murphy's The Awakening, which has come out a couple of weeks late for Halloween, but clearly wants to be a Properly Scary Ghost Movie. Set in 1921, the main character is Florence (Rebecca Hall) a – you guessed it! – skeptical investigator of the paranormal. Her work in the area has won her admirers and detractors in equal number, but almost at once we can sense that something deeper drives her – does she just want to reveal the truth, or is she secretly hoping to one day find evidence of a ghost she is unable to explain away? Some tragedy seems to lurk in her past.
Florence is approached by Mallory (Dominic West), a master at a boarding school in Cumbria. There have long been reports of disturbances in the house, and the same spectral figure has been appearing in school photographs for decades. Now a pupil has been found dead, apparently having died of fright, and for obvious reasons the school authorities wish to have the matter investigated.
Well, I give absolutely nothing away by saying that on this occasion Florence encounters an apparition that resolutely resists debunking. That we are in standard ghost story territory is apparent from very early on, possibly even before we meet the Creepy Domestic to be found in all haunted houses (played in this instance by Imelda Staunton).
I turned up to The Awakening with fairly high hopes, based principally on the fact that co-writing the script with Murphy is Stephen Volk. Volk is not really a big name screenwriter, but nearly twenty years ago he traumatised the nation (if you believe the legend, and why not?) with the brilliant Halloween mockumentary Ghostwatch, in which a routine outside broadcast from a 'troubled' suburban house became an excursion into complete terror (particularly for those audience members who switched on late and weren't aware it was drama).
Well, as I said, The Awakening is a much more traditional tale, and – if we're honest – considerably less impressive. Murphy contrives some effective 'jump' moments (the gentleman in the row behind me was shouting 'Yaargh!' quite frequently, and I believe I expostulated at one point myself) but can't quite generate an appropriately creepy atmosphere to accompany them the rest of the time.
As a result, the ghost itself, despite a reasonably effective build-up, isn't that memorable a creation (certainly not compared to Pipes, the malevolent presence at the heart of Ghostwatch). I think perhaps the story has been overly drenched in metaphor – hardly surprisingly, given the setting, all the characters seem scarred and haunted by events in their personal histories. This kind of metaphor – the marks left by the past on the present – is central to many ghost stories, if not all of them, so it isn't a problem in and of itself. But, that said, I'm not sure it should take the place of delivering a damn good scare, which is arguably what happens here.
That said, for most of its duration this is a fine film, well-mounted and directed, and with excellent performances from everyone involved. Rebecca Hall is particularly good in what's a pretty big starring role which demands that she runs the gamut of emotions. For most of the film, the script is solid, if not exactly innovative, with a dash of Nigel Kneale's The Stone Tape (another brilliant TV ghost story) in its focus on Florence's rational approach to investigating the haunting.
Unfortunately, the movie comes a serious cropper in its final act. Having been restrained and quite thoughtful prior to this point, the climax sees the movie throwing not one, not two, but three separate twists at the audience. (Although one of these has appeared in so many other ghost movies that it's practically become a cliche.) There's a definite case of diminishing returns going on here (when the final twist was revealed, my reaction was not 'What?!?' so much as 'What, not another one?!?'), and I'm not even sure the whole movie hangs together coherently as a result. It would be dishonest of me not to say that I found the end of this film a serious letdown after a strong start.
Is it enough to completely spoil The Awakening? Well, not quite – the film does work well up to a point, the acting is good, and there are some extremely spooky individual moments, especially early on. It won't scare you to death, but neither will it bore you there – just be prepared to cut the ending some slack.
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In an editorial, The New England Journal of Medicine called for replacing "dangerously incompetent" political leadership in the United States.
One of the world's most prestigious medical journals, The New England Journal of Medicine, has never supported or condemned a political candidate before. In an editorial signed by 34 editors, the journal said the Trump administration had responded so poorly to the coronavirus pandemic that they "have taken a crisis and turned it into a tragedy."
The political leadership has failed Americans in many ways that contrast vividly with responses from leaders in other countries, the journal said.
The journal did not explicitly endorse Joseph R. Biden Jr., the Democratic nominee, but that was the only possible inference, other scientists noted, reports the New York Times.
The journal joins another publication, Scientific American, who last month endorsed Mr. Biden, the former vice president.
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Think of a Facebook page like a magazine layout, with multiple images and sections that showcase your content. Just like a full-page spread on a feature story, your Facebook cover photo offers a first impression to visitors, so they have a better idea of what to expect from your brand or business. Ideally, you want to choose a cover photo that engages people and encourages them to explore more of your page. With a Facebook cover photo maker like Shutterstock Editor, you can easily create a cover photo with the perfect dimensions and layout for your brand.
In this practical guide, we've shared how to use a Facebook cover photo maker to design gorgeous visuals for your business or personal brand.
How Does Shutterstock Editor Work?
Built to work seamlessly in your browser, Shutterstock Editor, a free photo editor, allows you to upload and edit images on the fly. Whether you're working with a stock image or a personal creation, you can easily add text, filters, shapes, and more. The app also includes a wide range of size presets, which optimize your project for Facebook, Twitter, and other platforms.
One of the biggest challenges people face when they upload a Facebook cover photo is the dimensions. Many times, images end up looking stretched and unprofessional. In Shutterstock Editor, you can use the "Facebook Cover" preset, which limits your project's dimensions to the correct Facebook cover photo size. This ensures that your cover photo looks crisp and unaltered, regardless of the end-user's device. No need to worry about stretching, pixelation, or small images that fail to upload.
Shutterstock Editor also includes 10 custom filters that will give your Facebook Page a more stylish look. Choose from the ultra-saturated Nickel, the monochrome Carbon, the muted Palladium, and many more. Or, give your cover photo a modern looks with bold, colorful shape masks and sans-serif fonts.
What Is the Correct Facebook Cover Photo Size?
In the newest version of Facebook, the best cover photo size is 820 pixels wide by 462 pixels tall.
Your image will display differently on desktop and mobile, but if you want to use the same image for each display, 82ox462 pixels will give you the best results no matter where your page is displayed.
First, open Shutterstock Editor. Click on the My Content (M) icon on the left sidebar. Choose "Uploads" > "Upload an Image" to edit an image from your hard drive, or simply drag the image onto the canvas. You can also browse for an image from the Shutterstock collection using the Search (S) tab on the left sidebar. I'm choosing this colorful illustration of people from Shutterstock.
Next, click on the Preset Sizes icon on the left side of the screen (or press the P key). Select "Facebook Cover" from the Editor presets section. If you'd like to apply a pre-made template to your image, press the T key to move to the Templates section, and choose a template from the list. Many of these templates are free, but the ones marked "Pro" require an Editor Pro membership. Now, drag the image to adjust its placement within the new dimensions. You can also drag the corners to resize the image. I dragged my image right of center because I'm going to place a text box on the left side of the canvas.
To add a shape to your design, navigate to the Elements (H) menu on the left sidebar, and select Shapes. Choose the shape you want to add, and then drag to corners to resize it. You can change the fill color, stroke color, and opacity on the right sidebar.
If you'd like to add text, click on the T icon (or press the A key). There are some text templates to choose from, or you can also add a simple headline, subheadline, or body text. I chose a text template with the font Libre Baskerville. Play around with color, placement, and letter spacing to get the look yo want.
To finish up the cover photo, I added the logo for this pretend company. That's not essential, since the logo can also appear in your company page profile picture. To add your logo, upload it to My Content (M).
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Update: Two healthcare workers at KHSC test positive for COVID-19
November 26, 2020 November 27, 2020 Tori Stafford 0 Comments coronavirus, COVID-19, Dr. Gerald Evans, Emergency Department, ER, healthcare worker, Hotel Dieu, Kingston, Kingston General Hospital (KGH), Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC), Sandra Carlton
Kingston General Hospital, a KHSC site. Photo by Lucas Mulder.
Update (Friday, Nov. 27, 2020): Today, Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) confirmed another case of COVID-19 amongst its staff.
KHSC referred to the cases as "community-acquired transmission," and said that both healthcare workers are from Kingston General Hospital (KGH) and are recovering at home while self-isolating.
"Four other staff members are off work on self-quarantine with careful monitoring as higher risk contacts and five more are on work isolation with as a precaution," KHSC said in a press release on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020.
"Evidence indicates that this was not a work-acquired infection."
KHSC also said that, due to "rigorous universal masking, physical distancing and infection control practices" in place, "hospital-related exposures to the positive staff members remain low risk."
""We have stringent COVID-19 protocols in place for all of our employees and assure the public that our facilities remain safe places to receive care," said Dr. Gerald Evans, Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Control. "As the largest employer in the city and given the recent rise in community prevalence, we are not surprised about positive cases emerging among staff members. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and respond swiftly."
KHSC's Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness and Infection Prevention and Control teams have been working with Public Health to conduct the appropriate contact tracing related to the positive cases. According to KHSC, that work is almost complete.
"We are in regular contact with all impacted staff members and wish those who tested positive quick recoveries," said Sandra Carlton, joint Vice-President and Chief Human Resources Officer. "At KHSC, we're proud of the very strong teamwork that makes keeping patients and staff safe our top priority at all times."
An employee who works in the Emergency Department at Kingston General Hospital has tested positive for COVID-19.
Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) said they confirmed the case today, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020, and that, so far, evidence indicates that this was not a work-acquired infection.
"KHSC is now working to determine if there is any potential risk to patients and staff. Due to rigorous universal masking, physical distancing and infection control practices at KHSC, exposures to the positive staff member are likely low-risk in nature. The hospital remains a safe place to receive care," KHSC said in a press release.
According to KHSC, the staff member is at home recovering in self-isolation. The KHSC Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness, and Infection Prevention and Control teams are conducting contract tracing related to the positive case.
"We're not surprised about this development given the rise of community prevalence of COVID-19 in the South East. Our staff are members of the community, so it only makes sense to expect cases," said Dr. Gerald Evans, Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Control for KHSC, in a statement.
"We will continue to monitor this situation closely and to respond swiftly as required."
KHSC is asking the community for patience as they carry out the case tracing as "quickly and thoroughly as possible."
"We wish our staff member a safe, speedy recovery," said Sandra Carlton, joint Vice-President and Chief Human Resources Officer. "At KHSC, we're proud of the strong teamwork that makes the safety of patients and staff our top priority at all times."
While KHSC did not disclose which hospital the employee works at and has indicated they will not be releasing further information about this case today, Kingstonist has confirmed with other KHSC employees that the employee works at KGH and last worked Monday, Nov. 23, 2020.
We will update this article as more information becomes available.
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Considered together, IMAGINE and its startling predecessor, PLASTIC ONO BAND, paint a vivid picture of the state of John Lennon immediately post-Beatles. If PLASTIC ONO BAND found John working out his hitherto repressed feelings about childhood and stardom, then the abiding impression of IMAGINE is John's one certainty in this storm of doubts and recrimination: his love for Yoko. "Jealous Guy," with its peerless vocal and a spot-on arrangement for strings, is sublime. "Oh My Love" is all delicacy and melodiousness. "Oh Yoko!" is a celebratory finale with none of the cloying self-obsession of John and Yoko's home movies.
On two other songs where Yoko is not the dominant theme, she is nevertheless invoked through the "oh no, oh no" refrain. That's not to say that love songs predominate. Half of the material covers similar terrain to PLASTIC ONO BAND, but the themes are balanced by hope and even light-heartedness. "Crippled Inside" is leavened by its country stylings including Dobro, courtesy of George Harrison, who also spices up two of the album's pivotal tracks, "Gimme Some Truth" and "How Do You Sleep?" (the latter is a vitriolic attack on Paul McCartney). Outside of PLASTIC ONO BAND, this may be Lennon's finest solo album.
Rolling Stone (10/28/71, p.48) - "...On the evidence of IMAGINE, I don't think that John has resolved the manner in which a masterpiece and an artistic dead-end like POB can succesfully be followed....But then, great artists, of whom John is one, are nothing if not resourceful..."
Q (7/00, p.140) - Included in Q's "The Best Male Angst Albums Of All Time"
Q (4/00, pp.104-5) - 4 stars out of 5 - "...a strange, contrary record with touches of genius....extraordinarily beautiful....it is a signpost to one of the 20th Century's major figures....proof that genius is a series of fleeting moments..."
Mojo (Publisher) (4/00, p.106) - "...Contains both the best and worst of the man - the idealist and the ranter, the righteous and the vindictive anger....So you take your choice between the pantheistic songs or the pissed-off plodders..."
NME (Magazine) (9/18/93, p.19) - Ranked #34 in NME's list of The Greatest Albums Of The '70s.
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Tonight at 7:10 is the first (of many) Yankees / Red Sox games this season and I am really looking forward to it. It's always special when the division rivals meet, but that first time in a new season is a particularly exciting event. I'm sure tonight will be no different. Kevin and I will be celebrating in grand fashion tonight in front of our television (despite the beautiful Spring weather we're having) with pizza, wings and a few beers. Actually, that's probably how we will spend a good portion of our weekend… and I couldn't be more thrilled!
Don't you love the weekends with no commitments? So… how 'bout them METS!!


"Make it pop like pink champagne"
So i went to this super pink cafe located at Pluit, North Jakarta. So welcome to Indodiner! Yes, it's currently a hype cafe here in Jakarta and in Instagram, lol!
It's quite big actually, and they have some instagrammable spots for you to take fancy photos. On the first floor, you can see all turquoise walls with all turquoise table sets too! On the second floor, you can find all pink walls with pink decorations. For today post, i will share to you the outfit photos i took on second floor.
I decided to wore my old pink dress, paired it with pink earrings and sunnies! It really blended well with the pink decoration, so i suggest you to wear all pink too if you visit this cafe!
Indodiner has a fancy sink and even toilet. Let me tell you this first, there's a rule here if you want to take photos with your camera. You need to order their foods and drinks with minimum purchase of IDR 100K each person, and you are free to take as many photos as you want.
As for the foods (i didn't take any photos, too bad), they serve us some of pork menus (non-halal). As for the taste, to be honest, not really worth the price. The price start from IDR 46K.


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US Approves $1,364 Million Worth Missiles, Torpedo, C4ISR Systems Sale To Taiwan
Taiwanese Kee Lung Class destroyer
In a move certain to anger China, the US State Department has approved a possible foreign military sale to Taiwan of SRP system, a component of C4ISR, upgrade electronic warfare systems of KEELUNG Class destroyers, 56 AGM Air-to-Ground Missiles and MK 54 Lightweight Torpedo Conversion Kits altogether worth US$1,364 million.
Also incuded are Heavyweight torpedos, HARM and standard missiles.
The foreign military sale (FMS) notice has identified Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) in the United States as a recipient of the sale.
While Taiwan is nowhere identified in the notice as the recipient of the possible sale, some of the equipment such as the KEELUNG Class destroyers are in service with the Republic of China (Taiwan) Navy.
The SRP contract, potentially worth $400 million, is a key component to the recipient's Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance architecture.This potential sale will not introduce new capabilities, but will continue a similar sustainment package to one currently in place, the FMS notice says.
The upgrade to the AN/SLQ-32V3 Electronic Warfare Systems in support of four ex-KIDD Class (now KEELUNG Class) destroyers will include upgrade hardware, software, support equipment and parts, publications, training, engineering and technical assistance.
The total estimated program cost is $80 million and the prime contractor will be Raytheon Missiles Systems Company of Tucson, Arizona.
The 56 AGM-154C JSOW Air-to-Ground missiles include JSOW integration, captive flight vehicles, dummy training missiles, missile containers, spare and repair parts, support and test equipment, Joint Mission Planning System updates, publications and technical documentation, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistical and program support. The total estimated program cost is $185.5 million.
Currently, market research is being conducted to determine the viability of a qualified contractor in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations. The purchaser typically requests offsets, but any offsets will be determined between the purchaser and the contractor.
The MK 54 Lightweight Torpedo (LWT) Conversion Kits sale will include LWT containers, torpedo support, torpedo spare parts, publications, training, weapon system support, engineering and technical assistance for the upgrade and conversion of 168 MK-46 Mod 5 Torpedoes to the MK-54 Lightweight Torpedo (LWT) configuration. The total estimated program cost is $175 million.
The sale also includes forty-six (46) MK 48 Mod 6AT Heavyweight Torpedoes (HWT). This sale will include HWT containers, torpedo support, torpedo spare parts, publications, training, weapon system support, engineering and technical assistance. The total estimated program cost is $250 million.
Incuded is sixteen (16) Standard Missile-2 (SM-2) Block IIIA All-Up Rounds (AUR), forty-seven (47) MK 93 MOD 1 SM-2 Block IIIA Guidance Sections (GSs), and five (5) MK 45 MOD 14 SM-2 Block IIIA Target Detecting Devices (TDDs) Shrouds. This request also includes Seventeen (17) MK 11 MOD 6 SM-2 Block IIIA Autopilot Battery Units (APBUs) maneuverability upgrades on the GSs, sixty-nine (69) section containers and sixteen (16) AUR containers, operator manuals and technical documentation, U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical and logistics support services. The total estimated program cost is $125 million.
Also included are fifty (50) AGM-88B HARMs and ten (10) AGM-88B Training HARMs. This request also includes: HARM integration, LAU-l 18A Launchers, missile containers, spare and repair parts, support and test equipment, Joint Mission Planning System update, publications and technical documentation, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistical and program support. The total estimated program cost is $147.5 million.
Boeing To Provide Support Services For Taiwan Navy's Perry-class ship Harpoon Missiles...
Boeing has been awarded a foreign military sales contract worth $11 million to provide for reconfiguration, integrated logistics support (ILS) and training services for harpoon missile on a Taiwan Navys Perry-class ship. "The Boeing Co
US Firm Awarded $65M Aircraft Maintenance Contract For Taiwan's F-16s
The Pentagon has awarded the US firm URS Federal Services Inc. with a $65 million contract to provide aircraft maintenance for Taiwan Air Forces F-16 Fighting Falcon jets
Taiwan To Build Eight Submarines, Initial Designs By 2018
Taiwan plans to build eight submarines. The initial designs are expected to be fully completed by early 2018, a senior Taiwanese Navy official said
Taiwan Launches Submarine Project Against China Threat
Taiwan has launched the island's first home-grown submarine project on Tuesday against growing military threats from China. The move follows China having sent its only aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, through the Taiwan Strait in January, in one of a number of military drills held,
Taiwanese Navy Plans To Build New Helicopter Carrier
The Taiwanese navy has revealed plans for a proposed helicopter carrier what it calls an 'Amphibious Landing Helicopter Dock Ship, during a naval indigenous shipbuilding exhibition in Keelung Harbor. According to the specifications listed on the display, the Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) would have a displacement of 22,000 tons, have a top speed of 30 knots (55kph), and would be 220 meters in length
Taiwan Aims To Complete Fighter Jet Prototype In 10-Years
Taiwan has set a target to complete a prototype of a new fighter jet in 10 years and is ready to develop the engine for it. A budget proposal for the jet engine program will be sent to the Legislature later this year for approval, Chang Guan-chung, president of the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST), said in a legislative hearing
US Navy Picks 5 Firms for C4I Technical, Engineering Support Contracts
The US defense contractors have been awarded multiple contracts by the US Navy to provide Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence, or C4I, software applications, the Department of Defense announced Friday. The companies tapped to provide the Navy with C4I software include Forward Slope Inc
Taiwan To Upgrade 'Cloud Peak' Medium-range Missiles For Micro-Satellites Launch
Taiwans Defense Ministry is allocating over US$426 million (NT$12.4 billion) to upgrade countrys Yun Feng or "Cloud Peak" medium-range guided missiles in order to convert into a satellite launch vehicle
Taiwan To Buy Jet Engines From Honeywell For Indigenous Jet Trainer Program
August 8, 2017 @ 07:18 AM
Taiwanese lawmakers visiting the US last week reached a deal to buy jet engines from Honeywell. The Legislative Yuan Foreign and National Defense Committees bipartisan delegation visited International Turbine Engine Co (ITEC) to discuss the purchase of jet engines for Taiwans indigenous high-performance trainer jet program
China Enraged Over Taiwan Arms Sales, US Sanctions
China has condemned US arms sales to Taiwan and sanctions against some Chinese entities and individuals. US arms sales to Taiwan and sanctions against some Chinese entities and individuals undermine the mutual confidence between China and the United States, Chinese Ambassador to the United States Cui Tiankai was quoted as saying by


This is a vintage 1970s era silk scarf made by Givenchy. Featuring a flower power pattern of all over purple abstract "flowers" with green centers on a white background and a green & pruple striped border. Made of 100% silk and hand rolled edging. In great vintage condition, and there is a slight hole and fading in one corner.


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Well, finally after many weeks of hard "work", I finally present the trailer to the upcoming horror/suspense/comedy/thriller film. In conjuction with BonquishaJones, PhotoPrintsOfPeace, TheWeeklyCorn, gaaraisawesome4eva, and various other people!!!


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import { ActivatedRoute, Params } from '@angular/router';
import { RootService, SetupService } from '../shared/services';

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Next Words Director Comey May Hear From President Trump? 'You're Fired!'
Elura NanosMar 20th, 2017, 8:24 pm
If there's one thing we know about President Donald Trump, it's that he's not afraid to yell, "you're fired!" anytime he hears something he dislikes. 45 must be practicing his termination declarations Monday, after a day of James Comey's testimony before Congress. Comey, the Obama-appointed FBI director testified today before the House Intelligence Committee, and that testimony boiled down to this: Obama's wiretapping is "fake news," and the Trump-Russia connection isn't (or at the very least they are investigating).
If you're thinking that it's a little weird for the FBI to be commenting on an open investigation, you're right. The FBI is generally pretty tight-lipped about its work. But bizarre times call for bizarre measures, and Comey explained that in "unusual circumstances where it is in the public interest," he would share what information he could about what's been going on with our president.
Comey began his hours of testimony with this confirmation that Trump's campaign is being investigated, and that investigation is a criminal one:
"I have been authorized by the Department of Justice to confirm that the FBI, as part of our counterintelligence mission, is investigating the Russian government's efforts to interfere in the 2016 presidential election and that includes investigating the nature of any links between individuals associated with the Trump campaign and the Russian government and whether there was any coordination between the campaign and Russia's efforts. As with any counterintelligence investigation, this will also include an assessment of whether any crimes were committed."
The testimony would have made Trump look bad enough, even without Trump's tweet, sent just hours before the hearing began:
James Clapper and others stated that there is no evidence Potus colluded with Russia. This story is FAKE NEWS and everyone knows it!
Next came the following exchange between Representative Adam Schiff and Comey regarding President Trump's Saturday-morning tweet accusing then-President Obama of wiretapping Trump Tower:
SCHIFF: First, the president claimed, quote, "Terrible. Just found out that Obama had my wires tapped in Trump Tower just before the victory. Nothing found. This is McCarthyism," unquote.
Director Comey, was the president's statement that Obama had his wires tapped in Trump Tower a true statement?
COMEY: With respect to the president's tweets about alleged wiretapping directed at him by the prior administration, I have no information that supports those tweets and we have looked carefully inside the FBI. The Department of Justice has asked me to share with you that the answer is the same for the Department of Justice and all its components. The department has no information that supports those tweets.
SCHIFF: The president accused Mr. Obama and presumably the FBI of engaging in McCarthyism. As you understand the term McCarthyism, do you think President Obama or the FBI was engaged in such conduct?
COMEY: I'm not to try and characterize the tweets themselves. All I can tell you is we have no information that supports them.
SCHIFF: Were you engaged in McCarthyism, Director Comey?
COMEY: I try very hard not to engage in any isms of any kind, including — including McCarthyism.
Ouch. President Trump probably had today blocked out on his calendar for some fist-bumping over the opening of the Neil Gorsuch confirmation hearings. Those hearings were wildly overshadowed by Comey's testimony, which painted pictures of Trump as everything from foolish to criminal.
While Donald Trump is known for his pervasive inconsistency, he is consistent about one thing: getting rid of those who threaten his authority. He has been known to fire (or, if we're talking Hillary Clinton, threaten to "lock up") any worthy opponent. Just last week, news broke that Trump had fired U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Preet Bharara and dozens of other U.S. Attorneys. Although turnover of federally-appointed prosecutors is typical, Bharara's firing was not. For starters, it opposed a public announcement last November that Bharara had been officially asked to stay on into the Trump administration. Stranger still was the timing. Right at the time he was fired, Bharara had reportedly been conducting an investigation into Tom Price, Trump's new Health and Human Services Secretary, over some shady stock transactions.
By contrast, Comey's calling Trump out for lying about President Obama, while simultaneously confirming that the FBI is amidst an investigation over collusion with Russia is a one-two punch that leaves the Price investigation in the dust. Trump, a compulsively reactive person when publicly embarrassed, is likely doing far more than licking his wounds right now. But could Trump really fire James Comey?
He sure can. Under federal law, the F.B.I. director is appointed to one 10-year term – a term length purposely created such that it overlaps presidential administrations. Presidents may fire the FBI director (and Congress can impeach one) – and according to a 2014 report by the Congressional Research Service, "there are no statutory conditions on the President's authority to remove the FBI Director." While some FBI directors have resigned prior to the end of their terms, only one – William S. Sessions (appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1987) – was ever fired. Sessions was fired by President Bill Clinton in the wake of allegations of ethics violations, such as misuse of public funds for his private benefit.
It was impossible to listen to Comey's testimony Monday without anticipating Trump's cutting short his tenure as Director. And yet, such a reality was all but unthinkable just a few short months ago. James Comey's unprecedented public statement made the week prior to the 2016 presidential election was largely considered the thing that sealed President Trump's win. Just a few days before Election Day, Comey announced that the Hillary Clinton was being reopened. Although little came of the announcement relative to that investigation, the bell could not be un-rung, and Hillary Clinton was pronounced for evermore, "extremely careless" with the handling of classified information. Candidate Trump could not have asked for a better gift; many, though, like Senator Harry Reid, and ethics specialist Richard Painter, criticized Comey for having acted improperly and perhaps even illegally.
Monday's hearing may have been the ultimate full-circle. Or perhaps the ultimate penance. James Comey, intentionally or not, almost certainly helped Trump secure his win in November. And now, his statements suggest Trump to be a liar at best and a traitor at worst. While Trump may have amused himself with tweeting in real-time today, as if the Congressional Hearing was some kind of reality show finale, I'd bet a search of his Google history would show, "can the president fire the FBI director?"
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The 'mighty' Pen's journey from a Sword to a Swiss Knife
There is an old saying – 'The Pen is mightier than the sword'. The power of the written word has gone beyond paper with the advent of new technologies and the '3 screen revolution. The 'Sword' has transformed into a 'Swiss Knife', where content is more fluid than ever. It is leaping off hard bound books and is getting customised to suit the increasing number of eye balls on tablets, smart-phones, PC's and e-readers.
As per a research conducted by CyberMedia, 158,000 tablets were sold between Oct 2010 and June 2011 in India. Add to this 12 million smartphones and 40 million mobile internet users in India and we have an enormo, and applications to ensure interoperability of content across these devices.
Led by Rajesh Lalwani, team Blogworks conducted a social media workshop for leading publishers of India at the GLOBALOCAL conference. The workshop focused on the opportunities and challenges that this new wave of digitisation brings and how publishers are engaging with Screenagers.
The Publishing industry is gearing up to harness interesting platforms on the digital medium. So while Random House plans to produce games, Penguin Books is restoring its catalogue of e-books to e-book library lending services, such as the one offered via Amazon's Kindle e-reader and tablet devices. This is a cue for marketers to engage differently across multiple touch-points as consumer behaviour across these touch points differs.
This is also leading to cross-industry collaborations; old world publishers are joining hands with game developers, designers, application developers to create new standards of creativity. On one hand this collaboration is creating content that is engaging, it is also helping them arrest the attention of the consumers who are spoilt for choice.
The biggest shift however is the end of 'passive reading'. Where earlier, people would read a book and share their experience on a one-on-one basis, conversation are now happening many to many. Welcome to the world of Social media, where everyone is an 'author'! Micro-publishing and on-demand publishing sites like Lulu are enabling new age writers to manage all aspects of book publishing with minimum intervention.
Frank Rose, author, The Art of Immersion sums up this phenomenon, "Everywhere we look, stories are breaking the limits imposed by print and film and video. Boundaries that once seemed clear—between author and audience, content and marketing, illusion and reality—are starting to blur."
The only word of caution for the enthusiastic content developer and marketer is to not lose sight of content that is 'relevant for the consumer'. Technology is a mere enabler and the aim should be to build compelling, engaging stories for consumers. By virtue of the quality of your content and its associated relevance, the consumer will be your most credible 'marketer'.
P.S. Mr. Publisher while you adapt books to online platforms, don't stop printing the hardbound book. I can never savour curling up with a Kindle under the winter sun:)


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A Pokémon Map of Wales 01.08.16
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Pokémon Go opens up a new world of possibilities for 'augmented reality' games, but is ultimately hamstrung by its own lack of adventure and a rural urban/divide, says Ifan Morgan Jones.
The last few years have seen a definite trend in mobile applications towards the 'gamification' of real life. Dieters can now log every calorie and try to beat yesterday's total. Runners and cyclists can use fitness apps such as Strava in order to compete with strangers' race times. If you have a real-world goal that you need extra encouragement to reach, you will likely find an app that will act as a motivator.
Like Strava, Pokémon Go uses the GPS location on your smartphone in order to modify the reality around you. The rewards here are ostensibly for exploring your area and finding all the Pokémon on your list. There is a danger of course that as these kinds of augmented reality games become more popular, people will increasingly begin to live in parallel realities, geographically near but interacting to stimuli that are invisible to each other.
Pikachu lives in Llandysul
When I catch a Pikachu on Llandysul high street, no one else can see the creature – unless they too are playing Pokémon Go, of course. However, this also means that, paradoxically, while it alienates us from the community around us, games like Pokémon Go can actually bring us closer to others that share our interests.
Some of the critters available caught in somewhat mundane places
Having settled down in a park in Newcastle Emlyn to look for Pokémon, I realised that several other people around me were involved in the same activity, and socialising happily together. Over time, the bond between culture and geographical location may sever itself completely. How long, for instance, before a person could live their life in a language and culture, without sharing it with anyone close to them?
Leaving aside such considerations, is Pokémon a good game? It's certainly a successful game. Nintendo's share price leapt up 50%, until they informed their share-holders that they did not actually own the Pokémon brand, whereby it fell down again. However, Pokémon Go isn't yet what it was advertised to be – a game that encourages you to go out and explore unfamiliar environments. As a Pokémon fan in the '90s, I had great hopes for this aspect of the game.
With schools closing for the summer, the timing couldn't be better. I could introduce my children to Pokémon and spend the summer months walking around Welsh beauty spots with them searching for the critters. Unfortunately, the underlying mechanics of the game mean that you're much more likely to be lured to your nearest shopping centre than for a walk in the park or some nearby woodland.
You won't find too many in idyllic spots...
The game shares its basic DNA with Ingress, another augmented reality mobile game from the same company, Niantic. Ingress required that players hack 'portals', and collect 'Exotic Matter' that is strewn around the game-world. The locations of the portals were suggested by the players themselves based on well-known landmarks, such as churches or monuments. But because Ingress appealed mostly to young, urban, white men who are the early adopters of such cutting edge technology, portals tends to congregate around affluent, urban areas.
...despite a lot of the marketing materials of the application
Meanwhile, the location of the Exotic Matter is based around Google's own data on where people tend to use their mobile phones. This means that you'll find a lot of Exotic Matter in car parks and around bus stops, but very little in the countryside.
In order to hit the ground running Pokémon has simply made use of the same map as Ingress – PokéStops, where you can collect items, and gyms, are located on Ingress' portals. And Pokémon spawn in the same places as the Exotic Matter. As you can imagine, even if you set aside the lack of a 3 or 4G connection, this puts anyone who isn't living in a town or city at quite a large disadvantage. Luckily, I live next door to a village hall in Ceredigion which had been designated as a pokestop. But none of the other villages nearby have anything similar, and I have to drive five miles into the nearest town to find a gym.
A pub and a gym all in one application
Worse still, there are very few Pokémon anywhere in the vicinity. I have caught more Pokémon on a five-minute stroll through Carmarthen than I did on an hour long trek along the country roads near my house. This is a very strange decision by Niantic (the developers of the game), as much of their advertising was based on people exploring the countryside and suburban areas. It's therefore difficult to tell whether this bias towards urban areas is intentional, or whether it's just an early problem that they will smooth out over time.
McPokémon
Their deal with McDonald's, which will turn all of the company's Japan branches into Pokémon gyms, does however suggests that they do indeed want to herd users into shops and businesses. Walking around a city centre may well be better than not walking around at all, of course. The first person to catch all the Pokémon in the UK claims to have lost two stone while doing so. But if the McDonalds' tie-in, and future collaborations of that sort, do reach the UK, it will be very difficult to argue that the game has any of the positive benefits that have been claimed for it.
Ifan Morgan Jones is a print and online journalist turned lecturer. Before joining the School of Creative Studies and Media in September 2012 he worked as a reporter and then deputy editor of Golwg Magazine, before becoming the editor of the Golwg 360 news website.
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Frustrated by traditional Welsh-language culture Miriam Elin Jones explores new debates about 'Welsh futurism' in music and literature.
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Answer: Yes, you always can sell a house when its occupied. However, to ensure that you do not get sued, you should disclose in writing that there is an occupant in the property. A person that purchases a property takes ownership of the property subject to whatever rights the occupant has. It is best for you to confirm in writing that there is an occupant, to avoid potential claims that you failed to disclose something. The standard Arizona Association of Realtor's purchase contract states that possession is given at close of escrow. You want to clarify while they legally own the property at close of escrow, the occupant still has rights to possession. Also, if you haven't been in the home for a long time, due to the problems in your relationship, you should disclose that as well. You may want to sell the home "as-is" "where-is" without any warranties, as you don't know the condition of the home.


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Welcome to Zygoma. This is my personal blog and the views expressed here are not those of my employer (the National Museum of Ireland), they are mine and solely mine.
The disclaimer out of the way, I hope you enjoy my mystery object on Fridays and my occasional thoughts on a variety of scientific, sceptical and museological subjects.
Friday mystery object #155
Today I have this bird skull for you to identify from the Horniman's collections:
I think it's a pretty characteristic one, but it's not very complete, so let's see how you do.
You can put your suggestions, comments and questions below and I'll do my best to answer. Good luck!
July 6, 2012 by PaoloViscardi Categories: Friday mystery object | Tags: Biology, bone, Friday mystery object, museums, mystery object, Natural history, skull | 17 Comments
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Ric Morris says: July 6, 2012 at 8:14 am
Pffff… I'n alnost sure this is a loveable and colourful small auk.
Jake says: July 6, 2012 at 9:28 am
I don't think it can be that, Ric, because orcs are mythical creatures.
Ben Cazzola says: July 6, 2012 at 9:44 am
whaa…mific you say… but I saw them in a documentory about jewelry once…
biologycurator says: July 6, 2012 at 9:49 am
That's what you get for watching the National Geographic channel in its current state.
Barbara Powell says: July 6, 2012 at 8:31 am
I think this is what featured on Jake's special slot on Autumnwatch.
That's what I think too. (PS. I got mine as a swap with Mrs Powell).
I didn't actually swap Mrs Powell for them, though.
Ric Morris says: July 6, 2012 at 4:54 pm
Er… Barbara Powell… are you one and the same lady as the aforementioned Mrs Powell, purveyor of fine osteological specimens to the young gentry of central Scotland?
Barbara Powell says: July 6, 2012 at 5:00 pm
Indeed so, and if you watched the aforementioned program I would like to add that the eggs Jake said I gave him were mermaid's purses, incase any of the local constabulary are logged in.
Ric Morris says: July 6, 2012 at 11:09 pm
Phew! I am not Constabulary, but thank you for your explanation.
Something in the Charadriiformes. And yes I did shout the name out later on haha.
henstridgesj says: July 6, 2012 at 1:55 pm
This arctic brother is a bit of a clown
Rhea says: July 6, 2012 at 5:47 pm
My first thought was to look through coots and rails, but none matched this fellow.
PaoloV says: July 8, 2012 at 4:25 pm
No, this chap is a different order altogether.
Robin says: July 6, 2012 at 8:37 pm
Hmmmmm….corniculata or cirrhat?
Neither!
Arghhh! Arctica? Artica. Final answer.
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That's right theatre fans. I said the "World's Most Popular Musical". Mamma Mia, which first premiered in 1999, has since been seen by over fifty four million people, and grossed over two billion dollars at the box office. That is why it is so popular I guess. Which is why you need to see it. Heading over to London soon, and want to see a show that will have you dancing in the aisles?
Well than Mamma Mia is the show for you. Now while I have seen the show, maybe you haven't. Which is why you might want to know a little bit about it before you purchase tickets for it right? Of course you do. It's your money after all. Here is a brief synopsis about the show for you to check out. Enjoy!
Mamma Mia tells the story of young Sophie, who has lived her entire life on the Greek island of Calicos and is preparing to marry her fiancé, Sky. There is only one problem. Sophie wants her father (whom she has never met) to walk her down the aisle at her wedding. Without telling her mother, Donna, about her secret wish, Sophie begins snooping around to try to find some mention of his existence.
She finds entries in her mother's old journal that name three different men that Sophie decides could be her father. She then secretly invites all three of them and signs the invitations from her mother. On the eve of the wedding, guests begin to arrive, including the three men that Sophie invited. She can't wait to find out which of them is her actual father. Featuring over twenty-five songs from Swedish super group ABBA, Mamma Mia is one show you don't want to miss.
Ready to see it now? Of course you are. The only question is how do you get tickets? Well I guess you could wait until you get over to London and wait in a long line. That sounds like fun. NOT! Or you could just call one of the friendly ticket experts at Applause and we will get them for you. It doesn't get any easier that that my friends. Get your tickets to see Mamma Mia at the Novello Theatre in London. You will have the time of your life. Until next time theatre fans.


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First 5G innovation lab set up to determine telecom service's utility
Kalbe Ali Published December 15, 2022
Federal secretary for Information Technology and Telecom Mohsin Mushtaq, PM's Special Assistant on Youth Affair Shaza Fatima, PTA's Muhammad Naveed, VEON Group CEO Kaan Terzioğlu, VEON Co-founder Augie K Fabela, Jaz CEO Aamir Ibrahim and Rector Nust Javed Mahmood pose for a group photo during the groundbreaking of Jazz 5G Innovation Lab at Nust. — Photo courtesy: Jazz
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's first 5G innovation lab was set up on Wednesday at the National University of Science and Technology (Nust) in a joint venture between the industry and the academia.
The target of the innovation lab is to determine the utility of 5G through the social-eco lenses, and launch indigenous solutions related to health, education, mobility and businesses which suit the local environment. The 'innovation lab' is a research project powered by Jazz and Huawei technologies, while various disciplines of Nust will be involved to determine the impact and utility of 5G telecom services in the Pakistani society.
By leveraging its high bandwidth, low latency, and advanced security the project will help researchers to work on potential use cases for 5G in the fields of artificial intelligence (AI), augmented and virtual reality and healthcare sector, manufacturing and service industry, agriculture, security, disaster management, entertainment, and the public sector.
Mohsin Mushtaq, federal secretary for Information Technology and Telecom (MoITT), performed the groundbreaking of the 5G Innovation Lab, and said the lab will play a pivotal role in helping build an ecosystem to explore 5G-enabled use cases of IT & telecom technologies.
Speakers highlighted that unlike 4G, the 5G usage was not limited to data and telephony, but was a wider implementation as stimulant for digitisation of other industries.
Kaan Terzioglu, VEON Group CEO, the parent company of Jazz, said there was a need to have a look at the future of communications where 5G would have an important role to play. He said the priority of Jazz was to provide 4G to all, but it was making a major commitment towards innovation in the country and exploring the potential of 5G to help transform business and society.
Published in Dawn, December 15th, 2022
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Great move and wonderful news.
Pacair
Let's have 3g first, then worry about 4g and 5g
ENGR Hamid Shafiq
@Pacair, We have Super 4G dont worry about it
@Pacair, 3G is of no use and it is huge investment with complexity with not so much return. So it is better to move forward.


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What LGBT Stuff Is The MRC Freaking Out About Now?
Topic: Media Research Center
How is the Media Research Center going into LGBT freakouts these days? Let us count the ways.
Alexander Hall insisted that Google CEO Sundar Pichai was "pandering" to his LGBT employees and cared only about "maintaining politically correct status" by saying in a memo that he would consult "many groups, including people who have themselves experienced harassment" in setting future company policy in the wake of right-winger Steven Crowder's rampant homophobia against gay journalist Carlos Maza. Hall didn't frame if that way, of course; to him, Crowder is just a "conservative comedian" who was merely "making jokes at [Maza's] expense." Hall went on to sneer: "The memo didn't mention how conservative employees feel excluded after their favorite YouTubers were banned from the platform or demonetized. " Hall did not name any YouTuber who was banned or deplatformed merely for expressing conservative views (unless he's counting homophobia as a conservativ value).
Jorge Plaza complained that author Nicholas Sparks was being unfairly attacked after a lawsuit by the former headmaster of a Christian academy Sparks co-founded exposed communications in which Sparks was trying to shut down diversity efforts at the school, including forbidding the formation of an LGBT club. Plaza lamented that the lawsuit "fit too perfectly into the media's narrative: Christian organizations are racist, sexist, bigotted, and homophobic."
Alexis Moutevalis Coombs furthered the MRC's Taylor Swift-bashing by complaining about the video for Swift's song "You Need To Calm Down," which featured "dozens of (mostly) LGBT celebrity cameos" and "virtue-signals with shots of angry, illiterate, toothless hicks protesting and holding signs that say, 'Get A Brain Morans!' and 'Homasekualty Is Sin!'" Coombs did take pleasure, however, in some people on "the left" criticizing the video.
Karen Townsend was hate-watching Freefom's "Good Trouble" when she came across a transgender Hispanic character named Jazmin being given a quinceanera-type ceremony:
The episode is a vehicle for the LGBTQ activists in Hollywood to promote their social agenda. Jazmin's family is having difficulty dealing with her transition and the father is cast in a poor light. The far left still doesn't get it – transgenderism is not normal behavior. Most Americans feel as the Martinez family does – it is a struggle to come to grips with this situation from a loved one.
The storyline is also a chance to virtue-shame over the ban on transsexuals in the military. Many Americans disagree with transsexuals serving openly in the military, including President Trump. Jazmin tells the party-goers that her quinceañera is an opportunity to fundraise for The Center for Transgender Veterans. She says there are 134,000 trans military veterans, including 15,000 currently serving. The fundraiser raises $10,000 for the fight to end the military ban. And the young people watching this show are further indoctrinated.
As if Townsend isn't attempting anti-transgender indoctrination here.
Gabriel Hays lost it when current "Spider-Man" Tom Holland said he would be open to the superhero being gay, going on to attack Marvel Studios' "inclusive" vision for its superhero franchises, complaining that a "very minor gay character" in "Avengers: Endgame" was "a giant leap for the homosexual agenda being uploaded into the psyches of young comic book fans. Who knows? We may well soon be privy to seeing Spidey in some new rainbow colored digs. And we're all just going to love it."
The mysterious Jay Maxson whined in a rant against "Big LGBT":
"The story" of Wimbledon so far has been 15-year-old Floridian Coco Gauff. Ranked 313th in the world, she is a wildcard entry who stunned her idol Venus Williams and also made an amazing comeback to defeat Polona Hercog. So who is Timemagazine's Wimbledon coverage focusing on? Why, it's the history-making first lesbian couple playing together in the famed tournament!
And you thought you could escape from the LGBT-in-your-face media frenzy by switching the channel from the lesbian-dominated World Cup women's soccer tournament to Wimbledon tennis. No dice!
Hays returned to grouse that "RuPaul's Drag Race" was nominted for an Emmy, mocking: "No one can outdo RuPaul when it comes making crossdressing fun for the whole family, that's for sure."
Updated: Sunday, July 21, 2019 11:28 AM EDT


Set among 17 acres of beautiful park and woodland overlooking the picturesque Weald of Kent, The Reynolds Retreat is a member's gym, country club, restaurant and spa perfectly combined.
The Sevenoaks gym is our largest with the most comprehensive range of equipment, set within Reynolds Retreat, a beautiful renovated Victorian building within 17 acres of its own park and woodland, allowing opportunities for inside and outdoor fitness.
The Waterleaf restaurant is situated in the heart of the Kentish countryside. We are dedicated to locally sourced food bursting with flavour and sumptuousness. Themed around locally sourced seasonal produce and stunning views over the Weald of Kent.
We visited in February, the four of us having booked directly with the spa for a spa day. I could not be more impressed with this spa. Wonderful facilities – some of the best I have seen! The gym is full of new and state of the art equipment. My treatments were a facial and scalp massage and embarrassingly, I was so relaxed I fell asleep! Lunch was delicious- the cod was gorgeous and brownie was yummy too. Loved every minute of this day especially the tropical storm showers ha!
Had an excellent day with my mum. Staff were all very friendly and professional. Facilities were spotless and both our treatments were fantastic. Thoroughly recommend a day here to unwind.
Welcome to a truly unforgettable experience, and discover a whole new level of health, fitness and wellbeing. Located just outside Sevenoaks in Kent, and set within 17 acres of beautiful parkland with lime tree-lined driveway, historic yew trees and walled Victorian garden, the beautifully restored and extended 25,000 sq.ft. Victorian property offers some of the most luxurious and highest quality fitness, thermal spa and treatment facilities in the country. Reynolds Retreat is the perfect setting to improve your health and fitness, to meet with friends for lunch or dinner, to relax in the grounds with a game of croquet or just treat yourself to some thermal relaxation or spa and beauty treatments.
Escape the gym and take your fitness to a whole new level with outdoor training at Reynolds Retreat. We provide a range of courses and classes suitable for all fitness levels that will improve your general fitness in no time.
Reynolds Retreat offers it all – a member's health club, country club and destination spa all perfectly rolled into one.


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Church group protests N.M. funeral
Staff and Wire Reports
RIO RANCHO — Members of a Kansas fundamentalist group that contends the deaths of U.S. soldiers are God's punishment for America's tolerance of homosexuality showed up at an Army soldier's funeral.
Flags around the state were flown at half-staff Thursday as family and friends honored Spc. Alexander Jordan, 31, who died Sept. 10 of injuries caused by enemy small-arms fire while he was conducting a mounted patrol in Baghdad, Iraq.
Police escorted Jordan's body to Vista Verde Memorial Park where he was buried.
Family and friends held American flags, but members of the Westboro Baptist Church of Topeka, Kan., stomped on other U.S. flags and held up signs that said, "America is doomed," and "God hates fags."
Westboro Church members said they were going to protest at the funeral services for Army Sgt. Leroy "J.R." Segura Jr. of Clovis on Aug. 14, but did not show.
Segura, a 23-year-old Clovis native, was killed Aug. 4 in a vehicle accident in Iraq.
Westboro Church spokesperson Megan Phelps-Roper said local news coverage of the plans to picket prior to Segura's services had accomplished the goal of the protesters and made their presence in Clovis unnecessary.
"That message has saturated Clovis, New Mexico. Our goal was accomplished. So, we have to go to other places that have not yet gotten that message. Our job is to put the cup of God's wrath to your lips and make you drink it," Phelps-Roper said.
Phelps-Roper attended the Rio Rancho protest.
Members of three motorcycle riding groups stood together Thursday to shield Jordan's grieving family members and friends from the spectacle.
"We've got to show support for our boys," said Ron Smiley, president of the Edgewood Black Beret chapter.
Bob Boone, Rio Rancho's public safety director, said the church members were free to protest, but the owners of the private cemetery asked that they not enter.
Jordan, who was married in April, joined the Army in September 2003. An only child, he attended Cibola High School and New Mexico Military Institute.
Jordan's father lives in Rio Rancho.
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Europe's largest food retailer Carrefour launches new fund with $88 million in initial funding to invest in digital retail startups
Nickie Louise Posted On April 4, 2022
French retail giant Carrefour has partnered with European venture capital firm Daphni to launch a new fund is aimed at investing in early-stage tech startups in the digital retail space. As part of the partnership,
Their new venture capital fund which is called Dastore will initially invest $88 million (80 million euros) by taking minority stakes in high-potential emerging startups in France and globally to allow Carrefour "to stay close to innovations and emerging technologies", the statement said.
Daphni said the investment will focus on business areas related to Carrefour's digital strategy priorities, such as new e-commerce businesses, data, and digital tools for operations and financial services in retail and logistics and supply chain.
In a statement, Carrefour Group's Executive Director of E-Commerce, Data and Digital Transformation Elodie Perthuisot said, "Launching this venture capital vehicle is a huge milestone in our innovation strategy and illustrates our willingness to further develop the links we have with the startup ecosystem. Investing in startups is an opportunity for Carrefour to speed up its own digital transformation, while at the same time helping early-stage companies to grow faster. We have therefore opted for an unprecedented investment fund model in the retail space and are delighted to start this adventure alongside seasoned and well-known investors such as daphni", said Elodie Perthuisot,
"Dastore is perfectly in line with one of daphni's strategic aims, which involves creating bridges between startups and corporates (in this case specifically, with Carrefour) in the area of digital retail", said Marc Simoncini, Partner at daphni.
The latest investment is one of the series of Carrefour's investments in just the last 12 months. Last November, Carrefour pledged to spend €3 billion between 2022 and 2026 to step up digital expansion as part of its plans to take on Amazon, Reuters reported.
Founded in 1958, the Massy, France-based Carrefour is Europe's largest food retailer and the eighth-largest retailer in the world by revenue. The company operates a chain of hypermarkets, groceries stores, and convenience stores, which as of January 2021, comprises its 12,225 stores in over 30 countries.
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I am extremely new to VBA. I have a basic program where a person will enter details into worksheet "Survey". Once done entering the information, they click the button "Add to Database". This will execute a macro that copies the different cells from the "Survey" sheet and places them in the the "Database" sheet on the next available row. Then the cells on the "Survey" sheet are cleared out.
The cells that are copied are not continuous. There are 156 cells of information of varying sizes and types that need to be copied.
Have you tried just making a named range, and referring to that in your VBA?
Again, I am really very new to this. I thought I was doing that by making the String "myCopy" and then sending it into the named Range "myRng". But of course I can't create myRng without it bombing out. I guess I don't know the proper syntax to do this.