President Donald Trump's signing of the Childhood Cancer Survivorship, Treatment, Access and Research, or STAR, Act on Tuesday represents a significant legislative achievement in the ongoing battle to improve outcomes for children afflicted with cancer.
As a long-term childhood cancer survivor, I am grateful that this issue is receiving much-needed national attention. As an advocate involved in guiding this bill through Congress, I appreciate the teamwork of the childhood cancer community and our legislators in getting the STAR Act to the finish line. And as a pediatric oncologist and laboratory scientist at UT Health San Antonio, I am hopeful that passage of the STAR Act will improve the environment for pediatric cancer research.
UT Health San Antonio is among the vanguard of American centers conducting cutting-edge research to improve the treatment of children with cancer. Through scientific discoveries and the conduct of clinical trials of novel therapies, our pediatric oncologists are making a positive impact on cancer survivor rates and long-term quality of life. The STAR Act augments this by authorizing funding for clinical trials, building and enhancing cancer tissue biorepositories, and new research on improving care for the rapidly growing population of survivors.
San Antonio and South Texas are well-positioned to benefit from many of the provisions of the STAR Act. The Greehey Children's Cancer Research Institute, part of UT Health San Antonio, is one of only two stand-alone research institutes in the U.S. focused solely on childhood cancer. Greehey Institute clinical faculty care for children in the University Health System, UT Health San Antonio's primary clinical partner in pediatrics. Because our pediatric oncologists are nationally leading experts with experience in the latest treatments, parents consider UT Health San Antonio the right place to bring their seriously ill children. Greehey Institute faculty also are integral members of the Mays Cancer Center, the newly named home to UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, the region's only NCI-designated Cancer Center.
Through the efforts of Drs. Peter Houghton and Gail Tomlinson, we have two well-established blood and tumor tissue biorepositories, with biospecimens collected from more than 500 mostly Hispanic children with cancer in the South Texas region. These biorepositories have created a foundation to decipher the root cause of children's cancer and are facilitating novel lab studies that will lead to new treatments.
Pediatric oncologists at UT Health San Antonio lead the region's only phase one drug clinical trials and have established a multidisciplinary clinic to care for long-term survivors and screen for late health complications caused by childhood cancer therapies.
Despite tremendous progress that has pushed five-year survival rates above 80 percent, childhood cancer remains the No. 1 cause of disease-related death for U.S. children. In addition, long-term survivors of childhood cancer are frequently faced with extensive health problems caused by their treatments. Nearly all long-term survivors will suffer from late effects of therapy by age 50, many of them life-threatening or debilitating.
Development of new medicines specifically focused on rare pediatric cancers has been slow. In the past 30 years, more than 60 new drugs have been developed for adult cancer but only four new drugs for pediatric cancer.
Passage of the STAR Act signals a move in the right direction when it comes to pediatric cancer research. Most important, UT Health San Antonio and its Greehey Children's Cancer Research Institute stand ready to capitalize on new sources of federal funding and welcome additional community support to lead a renewed focus on childhood cancer.
Dr. Gregory J. Aune is the Stephanie Edlund Distinguished Professor in Pediatric Cancer Research at the Greehey Children's Cancer Research Institute of UT Health San Antonio. A 28-year survivor of childhood Hodgkin's lymphoma, he is a national advocate for children with cancer, and serves on the National Cancer Institute Council of Research Advocates and NCI Pediatric Leukemia and Lymphoma Steering Committee.


Two beautiful women with cello and harp. Romantic and virtuoso works by A. F. Servais, Marin Marais, Armas Järnefelt, Franz Liszt, Franz Schubert, Edward Elgar etc. Extensive touring and concerts since 2005 in Finland and other countries.
In 2014 Duo Toivio-Puusepp shall have a concert tour in the USA. In 2015 the duo will publish their "10-year-jubilee album". Duo Toivio-Puusepp is a regular performer at many music festivals in Finland, and has performed throughout the country in almost all concert halls and churches.
Along with regular concert appearances in concert halls, churches and salons, Duo Toivio-Puu sepp fits well for parties and other gatherings, where beautiful music is needed. They also perform new music and "evergreens", for example Disney and Elvis songs among others.
In 2009 and 2011 Duo Toivio-Puusepp performed on an extensive concert tour in Lapland, Finland. In june 2012 they visited Italy: the duo performed concerts in Rome and Bologna, together with the Finnish barytone Petteri Lehikoinen.


This Brazilian carnival is one of the world's biggest and most famous. It's an explosion of sound and colour, taking place in February or March, with parades and performances.
This spectacular festival takes place in February each year. Thousands of people write their wishes and dreams on fire lanterns, before releasing them into the sky. It's a beautiful sight, and families with children might have seen something similar in the Disney movie 'Tangled'.
In Texas, this sand festival draws visitors from all over the world. View the intricately detailed sand sculptures created by some of the world's most talented sculptors, and enjoy the live entertainment and the food and drink on offer.
The people of Peru celebrate Inti, the Incan sun god, in the last week of June. First and business class flights to Lima will take you to this festival, where there are street fairs and live music performances.
If you're in New York for Thanksgiving, then you won't want to miss the Macy's parade. It's a world-famous event, with parade floats and live entertainment. Giant balloons are in the shapes of favourite film and TV characters including Snoopy, Pikachu and a range of Disney favourites.
If you'd like to see any of these festivals first-hand, then your Experfly consultant can book luxury flights on your behalf. Call now to book flights to Lima, New York or Rio de Janeiro.


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On safari to Etosha Park, Namibia
One of Africa's largest and most prolific game reserves, Etosha National Park in Namibia protects 22,270km2 of bush and its wildlife, with the vast Etosha salt pan at its centre.
Throughout most of the year, the numerous waterholes are ideal places to see animals whilst on safari to Etosha National Park. Namibia's predominantly dry climate encourages game to congregate around these water points for their daily drink. Many Namibia safari vehicles have large windows and a pop top roof allowing you great vantage points to observe and photograph wildlife. Whilst on a safari to Namibia, time in Etosha is spent following the rhythm of the animals: rise at dawn to watch them at their most active in the cool morning; relax during the midday heat; and venture out again in the late afternoon.
Much of Etosha National Park's landscape is open savannah, with huge vistas across the pan, so with patience animals can be easy to spot. Most of Africa's big-game species are found here making Namibia a top wildlife safari destination. These include leopard, cheetah, hyena, warthog, elephant, black and white rhino, giraffe, zebra, many species of antelope and a high concentration of lion. Etosha Park also has over 300 species of birds.
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Air Force Ones è un brano musicale del rapper statunitense Nelly, pubblicato come secondo singolo estratto dall'album Nellyville il 7 novembre 2002. Il brano figura il featuring dei rapper Kyjuan, Ali e Murphy Lee.

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Over the past few months dorsaVi has been striving to promote its technology through a series of strategically earned media opportunities across print, television and online.
In late-July, well-known Victorian masthead, The Herald Sun ran a full page feature article on dorsaVi in its Business section. The article followed a series of exciting announcements with the journalist, Paul Gilder, eager to learn more about physiotherapist-turned-CEO Andrew Ronchi and his brother Dan who drove a Melbourne-based start-up to a global success. The Herald Sun article can be found here.
May was a popular month in the media landscape with Australian Mining Magazine, a popular business to business publication, running a very positive two page feature article on dorsaVi. The article also featured on the magazine's website.
The article gave insight into dorsaVi's history, spoke positively about its financial position, and illustrated how its wearable sensor technology works. Much of the article focused on ViSafe by highlighting its usefulness for insurers such as Allianz and large mining companies such as Byrnecut Australia in assessing workplace health and safety practises.
This opportunity was pursued following the Allianz announcement with the journalist expressing an interest in having a "hands on" experience with the product. The journalist had his own ViMove assessment so he could better understand how the technology worked before developing his story.
This strategic approach led to a detailed and well rounded story which can be found online by following this link http://www.miningaustralia.com.au/features/workplace-insurers-take-interest-in-wireless-physi.
Later that month, dorsaVi pursued an exciting opportunity with Channel 9's A Current Affair, which featured the Company's clinical product, ViMove, in a story about back pain.
This opportunity was pursued on the back of an announcement that was featured in our April 2014 newsletter. The announcement, titled ViMove helping to reduce back pain, looked at how the device was being used by a variety of healthcare professionals including neurosurgeons, pain medicine specialists and physiotherapists to assess and treat patients with back pain.
The segment featured an interview with Andrew Ronchi on what led him to creating ViMove and the benefits of this product over other currently available options for clinicians.
Regan Burrows, a patient of Professor Bittar, featured during the segment to talk about the benefit of ViMove in understanding his condition and consequently helping in his rehabilitation.
Lastly, the reporter spoke with Bob Laybourne, a chronic back pain sufferer, who was treated with ViMove just over two years ago and says the product has changed his life. Mr Laybourne went from being unable to walk to his letter box to now (following intervention with ViMove) being able to help his son during footy training.
The story was shared 863 times on Facebook and saw a spike in the Company's share price. A Current Affair and dorsaVi both received a high volume of enquiries after the program.
The ACA story can be found online at http://aca.ninemsn.com.au/article/8848933/wear-away-your-back-pain.


Physical exercise is something that helps your life in a lot of ways, many of which translate directly into dollars.
For starters, a regular routine of physical fitness will help raise your energy level, making you feel more ready to tackle projects like air-sealing your home instead of kicking back on the couch. If you channel that energy well, you can accomplish a lot of things that cut back on your overall spending.
At the same time, that fitness routine can improve your wellness, cutting back on your health care costs. That's clearly true in terms of long-term health, but it can have short-term health benefits as well. In both cases, you're saving money with fewer medications, doctor visits, and medical procedures.
Beyond that, there's a common sense of well-being among people who exercise. I just feel better when I consistently exercise, both mentally and physically. I don't get sick nearly as often, I'm upbeat about things, and I feel much more ready to tackle what life throws at me.
Exercise is almost a no-brainer if you want to save some money.
One of the drawbacks is that many people associate regular exercise with the expenses of equipment and gym membership. It doesn't have to be that way at all.
For me, the most enjoyable type of exercise is going outside and walking or running. I love a nice long walk/jog at the start of the day (before breakfast) and sometimes a family walk in the evening after supper.
For my personal walk, I'll put on my headphones and enjoy a podcast along the way. I'll usually end up learning something new during that process.
With my family, we'll usually have a family discussion about something. On our last family walk (a two mile jaunt that our six year old and our four year old completed, and our two year old completed in part before giving up), we spent most of the time talking about why there are different kinds of trees and also about some ongoing family issues.
If you want something more, I'd suggest that you take a look at the wonderful book You Are Your Own Gym by Mark Lauren and Joshua Clark. It's written by an elite Special Operations physical trainer and focuses entirely on exercises of all intensities that you can do at home and that require essentially no equipment.
There are also a lot of internet goal-setting and motivation tools for exercise. Fitocracy, WorkoutBox, 200 Situps, Couch to 5K, and countless others offer free or low cost online motivation tools that can help you keep moving forward with your goals.
Exercise is a fantastic way to feel better about yourself, have more energy, and put yourself in a better physical place. If you want those kinds of improvements, it's up to you. Get started today.


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"""TilePyramid creation."""

import math
import pytest
from shapely.geometry import box
from tilematrix import TilePyramid, GridDefinition, PYRAMID_PARAMS

def test_grid_init(grid_definition_proj):
    grid = GridDefinition(**dict(PYRAMID_PARAMS["geodetic"], grid="custom"))
    custom_grid = TilePyramid(grid_definition_proj).grid
    # make sure standard grid gets detected
    assert grid.type == "geodetic"
    # create grid from grid
    assert GridDefinition(grid)
    # create grid from dict
    assert GridDefinition.from_dict(grid.to_dict())
    # __repr__
    assert str(grid)
    assert str(custom_grid)
    # __hash__
    assert hash(grid)
    assert hash(custom_grid)

def test_deprecated():
    grid = TilePyramid("geodetic").grid
    assert grid.srid

def test_proj_str(grid_definition_proj):
    """Initialize with proj string."""
    tp = TilePyramid(grid_definition_proj)
    assert tp.tile(0, 0, 0).bounds() == grid_definition_proj["bounds"]

def test_epsg_code(grid_definition_epsg):
    """Initialize with EPSG code."""
    tp = TilePyramid(grid_definition_epsg)
    assert tp.tile(0, 0, 0).bounds() == grid_definition_epsg["bounds"]

def test_shape_error(grid_definition_epsg):
    """Raise error when shape aspect ratio is not bounds apsect ratio."""
    grid_definition_epsg.update(
        bounds=(2426378.0132, 1528101.2618, 6293974.6215, 5446513.5222)
    )
    with pytest.raises(ValueError):
        TilePyramid(grid_definition_epsg)

def test_neighbors(grid_definition_epsg):
    """Initialize with EPSG code."""
    tp = TilePyramid(grid_definition_epsg)
    neighbor_ids = set([t.id for t in tp.tile(1, 0, 0).get_neighbors()])
    control_ids = set([(1, 1, 0), (1, 0, 1), (1, 1, 1)])
    assert len(neighbor_ids.symmetric_difference(control_ids)) == 0

def test_irregular_grids(grid_definition_irregular):
    for metatiling in [1, 2, 4, 8]:
        for pixelbuffer in [0, 100]:
            tp = TilePyramid(grid_definition_irregular, metatiling=metatiling)
            assert tp.matrix_height(0) == math.ceil(161 / metatiling)
            assert tp.matrix_width(0) == math.ceil(315 / metatiling)
            assert tp.pixel_x_size(0) == tp.pixel_y_size(0)
            for tile in [
                tp.tile(0, 0, 0),
                tp.tile(0, 10, 0),
                tp.tile(0, tp.matrix_height(0) - 1, tp.matrix_width(0) - 1),
            ]:
                # pixel sizes have to be squares
                assert tile.pixel_x_size == tile.pixel_y_size
                assert tile.pixel_x_size == 10.0
                # pixelbuffer yields different shape and bounds
                assert tile.shape(10) != tile.shape()
                assert tile.bounds(10) != tile.bounds()
                # without pixelbuffers, tile bounds have to be inside TilePyramid bounds
                assert tile.left >= tp.left
                assert tile.bottom >= tp.bottom
                assert tile.right <= tp.right
                assert tile.top <= tp.top

            # with pixelbuffers, some tile bounds have to be outside TilePyramid bounds
            if pixelbuffer:

                # tile on top left corner
                tile = tp.tile(0, 0, 0)
                assert tile.bounds(pixelbuffer).left < tp.left
                assert tile.bounds(pixelbuffer).top > tp.top

                # tile on lower right corner
                tile = tp.tile(0, tp.matrix_height(0) - 1, tp.matrix_width(0) - 1)
                print(tp)
                assert tile.bounds(pixelbuffer).bottom < tp.bottom
                assert tile.bounds(pixelbuffer).right > tp.right

def test_tiles_from_bounds(grid_definition_irregular):
    bounds = (755336.179, 300068.615, 791558.022, 319499.955)
    bbox = box(*bounds)
    tp = TilePyramid(grid_definition_irregular, metatiling=4)
    tiles_bounds = list(tp.tiles_from_bounds(bounds, 0))
    tiles_bbox = list(tp.tiles_from_bbox(bbox, 0))
    tiles_geom = list(tp.tiles_from_geom(bbox, 0))

    assert set(tiles_bounds) == set(tiles_bbox) == set(tiles_geom)

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New Art Museum in Hamburg Blown Up
By Terry Southern
In 1962, Olympia Press editor Maurice Girodias published Terry Southern's story "New Art Museum in Hamburg Blown Up" in the first issue of the short-lived literary magazine, Olympia (it ran for only four issues). Southern's trenchant and funny piece was in excellent company: the issue also featured ten episodes from William S. Burroughs's The Soft Machine, poems by Lawrence Durrell, a selection from Southern's pornographic novel, Candy, and a suppressed chapter from J. P. Donleavy's The Ginger Man. This was not a publication to be taken lightly.
Southern's story was relegated to "long-lost" status before his son, Nile, proposed it for inclusion in Gabriel Levinson's forthcoming anthology, A Brief History of Authoterrorism. We're pleased to welcome it back after nearly fifty years.
Herr Badhoff
J. P. Donleavy
Maurice Girodias
Terry Southern
By Adam Gilders
I remember thinking, after the second or third unreturned phone call, maybe this is how it begins with stalkers. A few unreturned phone calls, three or four, but it's the absence of a good reason that really sets you off. I mean, why isn't he returning those calls? There's no good reason. You want to address the problem, to set things straight. So there's a few more calls, like, why aren't you answering my calls? It's not that it's a big deal to me, it's not that I don't have anything else to do, or that my life lacks meaning, but there's no good reason to be avoiding me. We used to be pretty good friends, and it's not like we had a big falling out. I mean, it just came into my mind to give you a call, since we hadn't been in touch for a few years, and I thought maybe you'd want to know that things hadn't worked out with my marriage.
The point is, I suddenly had an insight about how stalkers are born: mounting frustration, burning resolution, determination to make contact. So you're thinking the stalker gives birth to himself, but the stalker, and I use the word loosely, very loosely, isn't necessarily responsible for the birth; there's at least two parents, I mean.
There was never any threat to your person. With the restraining order you reported that you had reason to believe that you were in danger. The only one who was in danger: me. I'm the first to admit that I went too far with some of my … When I cut off the tip of my finger and sent it in a package. Sent the tip of my thumb, with the note: What would it take Dale? (What does it?) How did that add up to a threat to you Dale? It added up to a lot of pain for me, but not a threat. If he stopped thinking about himself for five minutes and thought about … Sent him my finger. Do you know what that's like, in terms of pain?
Friend is: Dale
This story first appeared in Another Ventriloquist.
See also: "Adam Gilders and Another Ventriloquist."
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Jeff Radebe, South African Energy Minister says the signing of the 27 renewable energy projects, worth ZAR56 million, is expected to result in a reduction of the carbon dioxide (CO2) emitted by 8.1 million per year.
"The renewable energy programme is [confirmation of]South Africa's commitment, together with 195 other countries around the world, to the Paris Agreement for the reduction of CO2 emissions worldwide. It also makes us part of the ever and fast changing global world of a renewable energy industry.
"I can proudly say that it is also an effective climate change mitigant and a water-smart programme. The 27 projects are expected to offset 8.1 million tonnes of CO2 per annum," said the Minister Radebe.
The Minister made these remarks when he signed the projects on 4 April 2018.
With energy being the biggest consumer of water, Minister Radebe said the devastating impact of the current drought, specifically in the Western and Northern Cape provinces, over the last few years has highlighted the impact of climate change and water security.
The renewable energy programme will further stimulate an indigenous renewable energy industry and contribute to socio-economic development and environmentally sustainable growth.
The renewable energy projects are expected to offer cost competitive rates for electricity.
"The estimated, average portfolio cost for all renewable energy technologies under the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme has dropped consistently in every bid round.
"Indications are that prices will continue to decrease in future rounds as demonstrated by the recent Solar PV and Wind prices elsewhere in the world. The lower prices coming from the renewable energy projects will provide the much needed relief to indigent households under the current economic conditions, said Radebe.
The national energy regulator, Nersa will continue to play a critical role in ensuring justifiable tariffs to the consumers, while allowing investors in electricity generation to receive a fair return on investment.
"We have to acknowledge that we may not always be achieving the low prices as reported in other parts of the world, however there is a necessity to ensure support of the programme to the transformation objectives of our country," said Radebe.


This photos of a blue-eyed Magicicada was taken by Maria Wagner in Downers Grove, IL.
Back in 2004 (13 years ago) there was a rumor that University of Maryland (College Park) researchers would pay over $1000 for a blue-eyed cicada. We told our children and laughed as we watched them try to find one.


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typedef NSString *const FBSDKHTTPMethod NS_TYPED_EXTENSIBLE_ENUM NS_SWIFT_NAME(HTTPMethod);

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/// Describes anything that can provide instances of `GraphRequestProtocol`
NS_SWIFT_NAME(GraphRequestProviding)
@protocol FBSDKGraphRequestProviding

- (id<FBSDKGraphRequest>)createGraphRequestWithGraphPath:(NSString *)graphPath
                                                      parameters:(NSDictionary *)parameters
                                                     tokenString:(nullable NSString *)tokenString
                                                      HTTPMethod:(nullable FBSDKHTTPMethod)method
                                                           flags:(FBSDKGraphRequestFlags)flags;

- (id<FBSDKGraphRequest>)createGraphRequestWithGraphPath:(NSString *)graphPath;

- (id<FBSDKGraphRequest>)createGraphRequestWithGraphPath:(NSString *)graphPath
                           parameters:(NSDictionary<NSString *, id> *)parameters
                           HTTPMethod:(FBSDKHTTPMethod)method;

- (id<FBSDKGraphRequest>)createGraphRequestWithGraphPath:(NSString *)graphPath
                           parameters:(NSDictionary<NSString *, id> *)parameters
                           tokenString:(nullable NSString *)tokenString
                           version:(nullable NSString *)version
                           HTTPMethod:(FBSDKHTTPMethod)method;

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METIP, DroneQ and ERC partner for a broad application of maritime drones for the offsh
On Thursday 8 October 2020, John Spee (North Holland North NHN Development Company) and John Troch (DroneQ Aerial Services) participated in an Energy Reinvented Community online session Working Group Digital Energy corona-proof meeting in Nieuwegein and gave a presentation that explained the cooperation between ERC and METIP (Maritime Emerging & Enabling Technologies Innovation Platform) and showed the Energy Reinvented members how drones could provide support to the Offshore Energy Industry Oil, Gas & Wind. The presentation was the start of the Maritime Logistics: Drone Delivery programme for offshore energy.
Safety is paramount when conducting Drone Delivery flights and requires intensive preparation. Not only the legal framework is an important part of this, but also flight safety itself. A comprehensive risk analysis for these specific circumstances is carried out. Things like the flight environment, flying over long distances beyond the drone pilot's sight and flying over water require specific risk mitigation measures. Landing with a drone in a high-metal environment, potential disturbances by radar and high-power transmission equipment on board the ship, offshore installations and offshore wind turbines are included in the risk analysis. Permits for flying over longer distances (BVLOS=Beyond Visual Line Of Sight) require, among other things, detailed operational procedures and emergency procedures, modifications to drone and support equipment, being able to navigate and communicate with the drone over 4G, 5G or Iridium (satellite), drawing up a flight communication plan before, during and after flight.
DroneQ has developed a comprehensive development and test program within the Maritime Drone Initiative (MDI), part of METIP, with respect to Maritime Logistics: Drone Delivery, where drones are equipped with a so-called payload delivery system that allows the pilot to release the payload remotely. The package in which the cargo was transported has also been designed, tested and optimized to ensure that the cargo has as little impact as possible on the flight performance of the drones and the cargo is protected to the maximum. On-site testing is part of this process to obtain maximum assurance that safety during the operation would remain within the risk acceptance frameworks.
The conditions in maritime environments are of a different order than those above land. Issues such as strong winds, salt haze and rapidly changing weather conditions make the conditions in which maritime drones must continue to operate within the framework of acceptable risk level into a special field. This not only places high demands on the operator, but also on the equipment itself and on the operational processes and procedures.
An important element of Drone Delivery is the ability to operate within the processes and procedures of the Logistics Supply Chain, in which Drone Delivery processes need to be seamlessly integrated. Logistics is a special field in which everything has to be right in order not to run the risk of stagnation of the supply chain. Not only the supply chain process must be a well-oiled machine, processes must also be set up and regularly tested to ensure continuity of service. Especially in the dynamic world of Offshore Energy, a reliable supply chain is crucial! This requires a professional and reliable partner in this field. Drone Deliveries will include operations on land, in ports, to offshore wind turbine parks, offshore installations and ships and will focus on transporting reserve parts, tools and measuring instruments, documents and other supplies by drone. The ambition is to automate as much as possible and to enable autonomous deployment, which will be introduced in phases. In addition to drones, Autonomous Surface Vessels (USVs) and underwater drones (ROVs) will also be among the focus areas.
In addition to Maritime logistics: Drone Delivery, other disciplines using drone applications will also be highlighted, including Security,Inspection, Surveying and Maintenance.
The strength of METIPs MDI is to operate from a platform where a consortium of companies that are each experts in their part of the Drone Delivery process and jointly bring in expertise, experience, knowledge and activities to bring Maritime Logistics: Drone Delivery to the required level and maintain it. Innovations in areas such as communication technologies, Artificial Intelligence, automated offshore drone bases and other operational innovations set the bar even higher for these consortium partners. The process-based project approach of applying existing technology, adapting existing technology that may require a specific demand to develop a special drone for example, can be addressed from the ecosystem of METIP partners and makes the collaboration between Energy Reinvented and METIP unique. Never before has the development and application of maritime drone support for offshore energy been formed on this scale.
In addition to DroneQ Aerial Services (Drone Operations & Integration), the METIP are core partners for the Energy Reinvented collaboration, including Development Company NHN, Airhub (Legal Consultancy & Drone Operations Management Systems), and Space53 (Drone Test & Innovation center). For each project, this core team is supplemented as needed by other specialist partners from the METIP/MDI partner ecosystem.
About METIP:
The Development Company Noord-Holland Noord (NHN) is a private law implementation organization of municipalities in North Holland North and Province of North Holland. NHN is a permanent point of contact in the region for issues related to the development of the region. The organization knows what is going on and brings together entrepreneurs, researchers, investors and governments. NHN has set up the Maritime Emerging & Enabling Technologies Innovation Platform (METIP) and Maritime Drone Initiative (MDI) program, which are part of the Region Deal Maritime Cluster Head of North Holland.
More info: John Spee - Email: jspee@nhn.nl - Tel. +31 6 513 573 95
About DroneQ Aerial Services:
DroneQ is a next-generation Unmanned Vehicle Systems Operator & Integrator,where operational processes and autonomy are important factors for operations in the air, on land, on water and underwater! DroneQ has its roots in the Offshore, civil sub- and upper water construction and incident and calamity response and has conducted inspections of oil and gas extraction installations, pipelines, cables and surface and other subsea installations with UAVs and ROVs (Remotely Operated Vehicles) for over 20 years, building knowledge and experience worldwide in destructive and non-destructive inspections, capture and reporting at all levels , from senior management to technical stakeholders.
More information: John Troch - Email: john@droneq.nl - Tel. +31 6 111 999 55


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Will Valles Caldera become a national park?
Kimberly Hirai Oct. 27, 2011
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Around 3,000 elk, the second largest herd in New Mexico, spent the summer munching on Valles Caldera National Preserve grasslands before migrating to nearby Bandelier National Monument for the winter. A menagerie of other wildlife also stake claim to the collapsed volcano's mountain forests: black bear, mountain lion, bobcat and 60 species of birds.
Seasonal changes aren't the only ones in store for the preserve. To maintain its natural, cultural, ecological and recreational resources, Congressional representatives and environmental groups are hoping Valles Caldera gains a national park designation.
A recently released study highlighted benefits of National Park Service management of Valles Caldera, stating park control would likely bring more jobs and economic benefits to local economies than if the preserve was turned over to U.S. Forest Service management.
"Everything that we've seen in this study and in other research suggests that there's both a magnetic quality associated with the park service management and the park service identity," study author Michele Archie said. The Harbinger Consulting Group study, completed in June and released this October, showed National Park Service management of the preserve would support $11 million in economic activity, 202 jobs and $8 million in wages to gateway communities like Los Alamos, N.M. and Jemez Springs, N.M., compared with other management scenarios.
The life of the 88,900-acre Valles Caldera National Preserve in northern New Mexico has been anything but ordinary. Congress created the national preserve in 2000 when the government paid $101 million for the previously private Baca Ranch. The preserve was a public lands management experiment, in which the government-owned Valles Caldera Trust mixed private and public administration to run the property as a working ranch. In return, Valles Caldera was supposed to wean itself off federal funding by 2015.
But the experiment failed. As early as 2005, skeptics voiced doubt. By 2009, the trust was five years behind its funding schedule. Environmentalists said the goal of turning a profit was incompatible with managing for preservation. Recreationists said user fees were too high.
The U.S. Forest Service was slated under the original legislation to take over operations in 2020, if the Trust could not meet the self-funding mandate. But U.S. Senators Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M. and Tom Udall, D-N.M., reintroduced the Valles Caldera National Preserve Management Act, S. 564, in March 2011. The bill would transfer jurisdiction of the preserve to the National Park Service within 90 days of enactment.
In a May 2011 Senate National Parks subcommittee hearing on the bill, the Trust's chairman admitted it would not meet that financial goal: "It has become clear that the capital improvement to make the preserve financially self-sufficient are either too costly or unacceptable to the major stakeholders in the region," Chairman Raymond Loretto said.
The Harbinger Consulting Group's economic study, which was commissioned by Caldera Action and other environmental groups, further bolstered support for that action. Among differences in National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service properties are visitation numbers -- parks tend to attract greater numbers of out-of-town visitors who spend more money in gateway communities, whereas national forests tend to be frequented by locals and campers. In addition, the study found that affiliation with the national park system is likely to encourage continued visitation.
Several management differences between the two agencies led to the study's conclusion that "The National Park Service is more likely than the U.S. Forest Service to maintain a high and consistent level of funding, staffing, visitor services, and resource protection."
It is unclear what adverse impacts may come from a national park designation -- the bill maintains current hunting and fishing opportunities, though some areas will be designated as off-limits. With the designation, the number of visitors could jump, leading to pressures on roads and recreational use. The preserve currently has low visitation numbers -- about 17,000 in 2008 -- compared with about 300,000 annual visitors to the 42,000-acre Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, which the study used as a comparable area with similar characteristics.
The U.S. Forest Service has remained neutral on the decision. In the May hearing, U.S. Forest Service National Forest Systems deputy chief Joel Holtrop said many management options exist.
"It is important to note that restoration and resource management issues are already being managed by the Forest Service not only at Valles Caldera but also on approximately 895,000 acres on National Forest System land in the Jemez Mountains surrounding the preserve and on the preserve's southeast corner adjacent to Bandalier National Monument," Holtrop said.
Regardless of Congress' choice of management agency, coordination among those involved would be paramount, Holtrop acknowledged. With the study and hearing now complete, the legislation appears to have a clear path forward. But if May's hearing was any indication, the decision won't come without some opposition. Subcommittee ranking member Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C., made the final comment -- he questioned diverting funds away from the enormous backlog of maintenance at national parks to put toward a new addition to the park system.
Kimberly Hirai is an intern at High Country News.
Image courtesy Flickr user Larry 1732.
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Brazil's Differences With Washington Are Unavoidable, And Positive
By Mark Weisbrot
This article was published in Fohla de São Paulo, Brazil's largest circulation newspaper, on November 28, 2009. The English version appears below; the Portuguese version is here.
Over the last decade an epoch-making political change has taken place in the Western Hemisphere: Latin America, a region that was once considered the United States' "back yard," is now more independent of Washington than Europe is.
But while Latin America has changed, U.S. foreign policy has not – even now, with the election of President Obama. Hence the region, including Brazil, finds itself increasingly at odds with Washington. The military coup in Honduras is just one recent and glaring example.
The elected president is kidnapped at gunpoint and flown out of the country; his supporters are arrested by the thousands, beaten, tortured, and some even killed by security forces; media outlets opposing the coup are intermittently shut down, their equipment confiscated. Despite widespread condemnation of these crimes from human rights groups worldwide, the coup regime now tries to legitimate itself with an "election." Almost every country in Latin America says no, we must first restore democracy, civil liberties, and basic human rights; Washington supports the "election."
It is not only on the question of democracy that Washington finds itself on the wrong side of history. It has also gotten the economics wrong. From 1960-1980, when according to Washington folklore the region's governments couldn't do anything right, the average Latin American's income grew by 82 percent. From 1980- 2009, a much longer period filled with Washington-sponsored neoliberal reforms, it grew by about 18 percent. No wonder that most of the electorate in the region has voted over the last decade to reject neoliberal policies. It is little comfort that the U.S.-based authors of failed policies in Latin America have now managed to tank the U.S. economy as well.
It is enough to just mention Washington's "war on drugs" in the hemisphere as another colossal failure that has trampled on the sovereignty of various nations. The Obama administration now continues the Bush policy of punishing Bolivia with trade sanctions for dubious "offenses." As for security policy, the Obama administration's decision to expand its military presence in Colombia, once again in opposition to almost every government in South America, has made Washington into more of a destabilizing force in the region.
Brazil cannot afford to sit on the sidelines while the United States causes trouble in Latin America – most menacingly in the case of Honduras, threatening to push the region back to an uglier era when the military could overthrow elected governments that Washington and the local elite did not like. As for policy outside the region, Brazil's interest in reaching out to all parties in the Middle East will be more than welcome there, as well as throughout the world. Brazil has advantages that could enable it to play a positive role: Lula is one of the most popular leaders in the world, the government has a skilled diplomatic corps, and Brazil has no conflicts of interest that would prevent it from being an honest mediator.
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Maxx Imsho scores a touchdown on both sides of the ball to lead Middletown South
Sophomore Anthony Summey runs for two touchdowns after transferring from Red Bank Catholic
Senior quarterback Aneesh Agrawal runs for a TD and throws for a TD
RED BANK - There was no truth to the rumor Maxx Imsho sold concessions Friday night at Count Basie Field.
But, Imsho, a senior safety and running back for Middletown High School South, did just about everything else.
Imsho, who was an Asbury Park Press All-Shore first team selection last season on defense, ripped off a 48-yard touchdown run, had an interception that set up a TD and also picked up a fumble and returned it 30 yards for another TD to lead Middletown South, ranked No. 1 in the Asbury Park Press Top 10, to a 49-14 win over No. 10 Red Bank Catholic in a Shore Conference Class B North game and the season-opener for both teams.
The Eagles, who have also won 13 straight games since the start of the 2015 season, also received a significant boost from sophomore running back Anthony Summey, who trainsferred from Red Bank Catholic last week and got his six practices in order to be eligible for Friday night's game. Summey, who spent last season at St. Joseph (Montvale), rushed for 127 yards and two TDs.
But, back to Imsho. There was a good chance that wherever the ball was Friday night when Middletown South was on defense, Imsho was somewhere around it.
"The whole thing is fun, I love playing the game, no matter where I am on any aspect of the game,'' Imsho said. "I just want to win the game., help everyone out and be a asset to the team and just do our job together.''
With standout senior outside linebacker/running back James McCarthy sidelined for the season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament, Middletown South, which still has a ton of talent on both sides of the ball, is going to need as many players as possible to fill the void left by McCarthy's injury.
"When James went down, you're looking for the next best guy to be an impact player,'' said Middletown South coach Steve Antonucci. "Maxx was up to the task and I knew he'd do what he's doing right now. Maxx is an athlete. He's a jack of all trades.''
Imsho said the preparation work put in by Middletown South's long-time defensive coordinator Al Bigos was a major reason why he always showed up around the ball Friday night.
"He just gives us the whole scheme of everything. We know what's coming in and out of every play,'' Imsho said.
Summey, who spent almost all of the preseason at Red Bank Catholic, showed what he is going to add to Middletown South's offense with TD runs of 34 and 32 yards. The first TD, which came on a trap play, wiped out an early 7-0 deficit. Summey started even though he had barely enough time to learn the terminology of Middletown South's offense.
"We talked (Thursday) about him just being Anthony,'' Antonucci said. "I knew he was going to be under a lot of scrutiny coming in here (Friday night). I just wanted him to be poised and calm. He really did a good job with it (Friday night). He doesn't know our entire offense, but he knows the basics of it. He's got some God-given talents, so that helps too.'''
Antonucci said senior wide receiver Jeff Lewandowski not being available because of a concussion resulted in Samson Dube having to move to the slot receiver position, which resulted in Summey moving into the starting role at running back.
"He (Summey) gives us that guy. The guy, you're looking for,'' said Antonucci, who said Summey, a linebacker, will eventually play some on defense..
Middletown South also received solid play from senior quarterback Aneesh Agrawal, a transfer from Holmdel. Agrawal ran for a TD and threw a TD pass.
Red Bank Catholic, which was beginning the second tenure of Frank Edgerly's second tenure as head coach, threw an early scare into Middletown South. The Caseys jumped out to a 7-0 lead on Tom Lang's 5-yard TD pass to Max Hazard. That TD was set up by receiver's Jaden Key's 38-yard pass to Hazard to the 1.
Summey's 34-yard TD run tied the game 7-7.
Middletown South built a 28-7 halftime lead on Jeremy Joyce's 6-yard TD reception from Agrawal, Imsho's 48--yard TD run and Agrawal's 4-yard TD run.
Red Bank Catholic pulled within 28-14 on sophomore quarterback Steve Lubischer's 3-yard TD run and was driving for another TD when Imsho picked up a bad snap and raced 30 yards for a TD that put the game away.
Summey's 32-yard TD run and Ryan Ruziecko's 32-yard interception return concluded the scoring.
Key play: Imsho's 30-yard fumble return for a TD in the third quarter that made it 35-14 Middletown South and snuffed out a Red Bank Catholic potential rally.
Offensive game ball: Middletown South's veteran offensive liine, which opened holes all night for whomever was running the ball.
Defensive game ball: Imsho, was all over the place from the safety position.
Up next: Middletown South hosts Ocean (1-1) next Friday night. Red Bank Catholic is at Middletown North (1-1) next Friday night.


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Moscow, 21 March 2018. – On March 20, Kamchatka Region Court found passenger Vladimir Kolotygin guilty of crimes under articles 213 ("Hooliganism") and 116 ("Beatings") of the Russian Criminal Code.
Vladimir Alexandrov, Aeroflot's Deputy CEO for Legal and Property Matters, said:
"Thanks to the consistent actions of the airline, aimed at ensuring that no case of dangerous disruptive behaviour on board goes unpunished, the court has not only sentenced Mr. Kolotygin to 180 hours of community service, but has also ordered the accused to pay 150 thousand rubles in damages to the flight attendant. The recent changes to Russian law are clear: disruptive passengers on board will now bear real responsibility for their actions. The airline will continue to protect its employees and ensure that disruptive passengers pay compensation for damages, as well as fines proportionate to the degree of offense, in accordance with the law."
Aeroflot previously reported the incident, which occurred on January 15 on flight SU1730 from Moscow to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. Business class passenger Kolotygin, who boarded the plane in a clear state of alcoholic intoxication, disturbed the public order, insulted the crew and, finally losing control of himself, struck a flight attendant in the face with his fist.
Aeroflot will continue closely monitoring compliance with safety regulations on board, opposing those who violate these rules, and protecting the right of passengers to comfortable and safe flights. The active work of the airline in this area has led to an amendment of the Russian Criminal Code, with tougher penalties for disruptive behaviour on public transport. Aeroflot also reminds passengers that from June 2018, Russian airlines will legally be able to blacklist offenders and deny them future transportation.
About Aeroflot
Aeroflot is Russia's flagship carrier and a proud member of the SkyTeam global airline alliance. Aeroflot and its partners serve 1,074 destinations in 177 countries worldwide. In 2017, Aeroflot carried 32.8 million passengers (50.1 million passengers as Aeroflot Group including subsidiaries).
Aeroflot became the first Russian airline to be awarded Four Star Airline status by Skytrax in recognition of the high-quality of its customer service. In 2017, Aeroflot was named Best Airline in Eastern Europe for the sixth time at the Skytrax World Airline Awards.
In 2017, Aeroflot was named the most powerful brand in Russia and the world's strongest airline brand by leading valuation and strategy consultancy Brand Finance. Aeroflot was also named Best Major Airline in Europe by TripAdvisor travellers and recognised as the Favourite International Airline in China at the Flyer Award Ceremony 2017.
Aeroflot operates one of the youngest fleets in the world with 230 aircraft. Aeroflot is based in Moscow, at Sheremetyevo International Airport.
Aeroflot is among the global leaders in aviation safety, with a European Community Safety Assessment of Foreign Aircraft (SAFA) Index, the main globally recognized safety parameter, comparable to global peers.
The first Russian carrier to enter the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) register, renewing its registration for the seventh time in 2017, Aeroflot has successfully passed the IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) and is fully ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2004 compliant.
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