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No Fly Zone = Escalation?; Reporting in China; and Climate Governance Gaps
As part of Carnegie Council's ongoing work to understand the ethical principles at stake during Russia's invasion of Ukraine, our Impact Initiatives and Ethics & International Affairs journal have published podcasts and essays analyzing critical issues within the conflict: the ethics of imposing a no-fly zone; Russia's use of propaganda to justify invasion; the changing role of humanitarian aid organizations in Ukraine; how the U.S. and its allies can formulate an ethical response to the crisis; and more.
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In this talk, U.S. defense expert Elbridge Colby discusses the changing nature of American power with Carnegie Council President Joel Rosenthal. As the lead architect of the 2018 National Defense Strategy, Colby details the latest threats and challenges that the United States faces.
Media Engagement in China: A Series of Ethical Questions
The first event of this new series features Strategy Risks' Isaac Stone Fish in conversation with The Wire, China's David Barboza, Radio Free Asia's Bay Fang, and Buzzfeed News' Megha Rajagopalan to examine the ethical questions that media outlets and journalists must grapple with when reporting on China.
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The U.S. Global Engagement (USGE) initiative published new episodes of The Doorstep podcast, highlighting the important ways that international news affects the everyday lives of the American public. Co-hosts Tatiana Serafin and Nikolas Gvosdev talked to Politico's Nahal Toosi about whether the U.S. is already at war and they looked at the key takeaways of Russia's invasion with Atlantic Council's Ukraine expert Melinda Haring. Plus, in a recent virtual event, Gvosdev and Serafin spoke to New York Times correspondent Peter S. Goodman about the societal impacts of the global billionaire class and his new book Davos Man: How the Billionaires Devoured the World. Join the conversation by following @DoorstepPodcast on Twitter.
The Carnegie Climate Governance Initiative (C2G) launched several new resources about the governance challenges posed by emerging approaches to alter the climate. In response to the release of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)'s Working Group II report, the initiative released a briefing note highlighting the policy and governance gaps around the potential deployment of solar radiation modification (SRM). Additionally, C2G's Nicholas Harrison and Cynthia Scharf wrote a blog post detailing the report's implications and how to understand and manage the risks of global warming overshooting 1.5°C. And in a newly published paper in collaboration with the Duke Center on Risk in Science & Society, C2G explored the use of a risk-risk framework to enable a more comprehensive assessment of climate change risks. Finally, in a new episode of the C2GTalk interview series, Carnegie Institution for Science's Ken Caldeira examined the ethical questions surrounding the outdoor research and experimentation of SRM. Follow the initiative's work directly by visiting c2g2.net or by following @C2G2net on Twitter.
The Artificial Intelligence & Equality Initiative (AIEI) released new podcast episodes exploring the impact of AI permeating many different aspects of society. Senior Fellow Anja Kaspersen sat down with Dr. Jürgen Stock, secretary general of the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol), to discuss the role of AI in law enforcement. In another episode, Kaspersen talked with Caltech's Professor Anima Anandkumar about her work on tensor algorithms, the state of AI research, and the critical importance of diversity in the field. And lastly, Kaspersen asked AI Ethics Global Leader for IBM Dr. Francesca Rossi, can you code a gut feeling? For more on AIEI, visit carnegieaie.org.
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Want to know who's trying to end the shutdown? Look at who's negotiating.
Here's how it ultimately breaks down, in pure and simple human terms. This Friday morning, over 800,000 federal employees will wake up, hit the "brew" button, and log into their bank accounts, which will show exactly the same amount of money that they did when the employees went to bed on Thursday night. There's what all of this high and mighty rhetoric about the government shutdown boils down to. And that doesn't include the army of contractors affected by the shutdown, who likely will never be made whole once the shutdown is concluded.
But fear not, Glorious Bleater has matters well in hand. Last weekend, he convened a high level "working group" to tackle the problem. Negotiators from both sides met on Saturday and Sunday to forge a path through this prickly forest. And that's where you can separate the wheat from the chaff when it comes to who really wants to end this shutdown. By who each side has negotiating.
Let's start with the administration side of the coin. It's a real, high powered, all star line up. Mick Muvaney, Mike Pence, and Jared Kushner. Mick Mulvaney, a Tea Party creep so slimy that slugs pour salt on him, a guy whose idea of compromise was voting lock step on crazed budgets from Paul Ryan that he knew had no hopes of being signed by Obama, so who cared. And the head of OMB who is such a numbers savant that he couldn't find a way to get the meatier parts of repealing Obamacare through the reconciliation process, where 60 votes weren't needed in the Senate.
Then there's Mike Pence, This is a guy who started his public political career by shilling for the big tobacco companies. To hear Pence tell it, an apple a day may keep the doctor away, but a pack of smokes was the fountain of youth. And the capstone to his legislative negotiating genius was carving out a rescue deal for Carrier, which somehow or other managed to cut more jobs in Indiana than it saved, while costing the states taxpayers billions.
And batting clean up is none other than the non blonde half of Jarvanka, Jared Kushner. I can sum up Jared's negotiating skills with three simple words. 666. Fifth .Avenue. This is a guy who brainlessly overpaid for a building that makes the comedy movie "The Money Pit" look like a documentary on the Kushner company. And he caped it off by negotiating a bailout loan from Qatar, while his father in law was desperately pretending he knew that the US Constitution said. I have no facts, but I suspect that Jared's interest payment on that loan from Qatar is the UAE.
Boy, talk about "Murderers Row." And who did the Democrats send in to go up against this Imperial Death Star of negotiating talent? Senate and House congressional aides and staffers. That's right. Chuck and Nanicy went there. They sent in the heavy hitters, because they knew that when the bases are loaded, with two outs in the bottom of the ninth, you need your closer.
I'm not being sarcastic or facetious here. Who in the hell do you think does the heavy lifting n the legislative process in Washington? The Senators and Representatives?!? Puh-lease! The only bills that Rand Paul ever wrote were to patients whose eyes he had treated. And the only bills that Duncan Hunter actually read were for golf shorts that he told his campaign to pay for. You may see new footage of various senators and congress critters emerging from high level meetings to do the peoples business, but who do you think actually writes the drafts of these bills, the legislators? Shee-it, they can't finish the NY Times crossword puzzle. It's aides and staffers who take the block of granite that their bosses give them, and make a sculpture out of it.
Here's an example. In any given year, there are literally 100+ bills in various larval stages of negotiation and debate. How can any legislator, no matter how diligent, possibly be intelligent on all of them. It's staff members who provide them with "cheaters," 3×5 cards with brief summaries on the bills that are up for debate and consideration at any given moment. Legislators come and go, but the pool of highly qualified, savvy office workers remains constant. New legislators ask veterans for names to staff up. Alexandria Ocasio-Crtez, and her freshman classmates certainly brought loyal, qualified people that they're comfortable in to work with them, but don't kid yourselves. Their staffs contain experienced Hill staffers who know how to move things along. Mot senior level, experienced Hill staffers leave their jobs for one reason, and one reason only. Phone number paychecks working for lobbyists and special interests.
These last couple of days, I have heard commentators on all three major news platforms, MSNBC, NN, and FOX claiming that the Democrats may not have shown "good faith: in the team that they sent in to negotiate the end to the government shutdown. I see it exactly the opposite. Pelosi and Schumer sent in the experts, the ones who know what their bosses want, and the best way to get it. Dwayne Johnson may get $10 million for making a new blockbuster movie, but it's a guy who only gets 10% of that, but who has spent years knowing exactly which buttons to push, and which words to say, who got it for him. Don't judge a book by its cover, media.

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    "Bigram":"2_2","Trigram":"3_3"
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			var myPlot = document.getElementById('plotdiv'),
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var row = document.createElement("tr")
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The Government believes that in view of the prevailing conditions in Cyprus that remain unchanged since the 1974, Turkish invasion, it is crucial to retain the presence of UNFICYP, in its current mandate and configuration, until a settlement has been reached, Michael Mavros, Second Counsellor at the Delegation of the Republic of Cyprus to the United Nations has said.
He also expressed his satisfaction for the decision of the Secretary General to instruct Jane Holl Lute, his special envoy, to continue discussions and the unanimous support of the Security Council to the efforts under way.
"Our side will continue to engage constructively in the efforts to revive the negotiating process and reach a lasting solution of the Cyprus issue", Mavros said, addressing a meeting Thursday, where a Comprehensive Review was made of the whole question of peacekeeping operations in all their aspects.
Mavros said that Cyprus unequivocally supports the review of peacekeeping operations in order to enable them to become more effective and efficient in responding to contemporary challenges and able to fulfill their mandate as prescribed by the Security Council.
He pointed out that Cyprus has expressed its support to the `Declaration of Shared Commitments` and to the Secretary General's vision for reforming the peace and security pillar with the aim of improving the United Nations peacekeeping operations' ability to deliver on their mandates with a stronger focus on performance.
"As a host country of a peacekeeping operation since 1964, we are deeply indebted to the United Nations, to all the United Nations member states for their invaluable contributions, their active involvement and their steadfast support. UNFICYP is a successful model of a UN operation, with exemplary performance in exercising its preventive and deterrent tasks, preventing a recurrence of fighting, contributing to the maintenance of law and order and a return to normalcy, preserving stability, de-escalating tension, promoting and facilitating bicommunal activities, undertaking humanitarian activities and, most importantly, underpinning an atmosphere that is conducive to the political peacemaking process", he said.
Mavros added also that UNIFICYP has been a pioneer in implementing new policies, including on strengthening women's participation in peacekeeping, having appointed in 2014 the first woman to serve as Force Commander in a United Nations peacekeeping operation.
"While we understand that the size of the peacekeeping budget forces us to review peacekeeping operations, rationalize costs, develop a performance culture, and ensure that all funds and resources are spent prudently, it is important to underline that the particularities of each conflict and each peacekeeping operation should always be taken into account. The performance of the peacekeeping operations cannot be jeopardized by undue weakening or early withdrawal, where the situation on the ground does not warrant such a course of action", he said.
Mavros also underlined that UNFICYP is already a "lean" peacekeeping operation whose limited strength poses challenges in the execution of its functions and has undergone repeated reviews, the recommendations of which have fully implemented.
"I would like, therefore, to reiterate that, in view of the prevailing conditions in Cyprus that remain unchanged since 1974, it is crucial to retain the presence of UNFICYP, in its current mandate and configuration, until a settlement has been reached", he said.


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    /// <summary>
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    /// </summary>
    public class TzxHardwareInfoDataBlock : TzxDataBlockBase
    {
        /// <summary>
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        /// </summary>
        public byte HwCount { get; set; }

        /// <summary>
        /// List of machines and hardware
        /// </summary>
        public TzxHwInfo[] HwInfo { get; set; }

        /// <summary>
        /// The ID of the block
        /// </summary>
        public override int BlockId => 0x33;

        /// <summary>
        /// Reads the content of the block from the specified binary stream.
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="reader">Stream to read the block from</param>
        public override void ReadFrom(BinaryReader reader)
        {
            HwCount = reader.ReadByte();
            HwInfo = new TzxHwInfo[HwCount];
            for (var i = 0; i < HwCount; i++)
            {
                var hw = new TzxHwInfo();
                hw.ReadFrom(reader);
                HwInfo[i] = hw;
            }
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Writes the content of the block to the specified binary stream.
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="writer">Stream to write the block to</param>
        public override void WriteTo(BinaryWriter writer)
        {
            writer.Write(HwCount);
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In this easy-to-digest guide, Natalie Sisson will teach you what it takes to build your own highly-profitable online business doing what you love.
Sound advice. Too many freelancers live in the moment, chasing the next gig, and forget to think of themselves as business owners and plan for the future.
Exactly. Freelancers need to think of themselves as business owners. Only then they can move to the next level. Thanks for the comment!
I think it is incredibly important to define a niche. At first, when clients are few and far between, it can be tempting to take ANY work that comes along, and for a while, that's not all bad. But eventually, I think we all need to choose a focus.
As my business took shape, an important turning point was when I realized that my Master of Divinity and my years of ministry experience qualified me for a special niche, but not as narrow of a niche as some people might have expected. I take on editorial projects that involve spirituality, but not everything spiritual is religious. Lately, I have also gotten back to retreat work, which I have always loved, but have designed some retreats for a broader audience than when I worked for a parish.
A combination of narrowing and broadening my focus has really helped me define my business.
I agree. When I started out, I wrote for every business that came along, even if they sold weed. But now, with years of experience behind me, I focus solely on small and medium businesses.
Good articles. It expose more truth about freelance and others business around the globe.
I think that you make a lot of sense in your post.
about the focus being on "Different" rather than "Better".
study as "Better" is never going to happen anyway.
My point is that, only focusing on being better is really vague; if A claims to be better than X, Y will say he's better than A, and Z will claim he's better than Y. If you, instead, offer something that your competitors don't, you'll be different than them and attract more clients.
Thanks for sharing, really interesting topic.This logical framework of entrepreneur mindset is truly interesting and need based for changing global business environment.
My recent interest has been in your articles on start-up businesses and being an entrepreneur just to have a direction for myself, hence the question above. Lately I have been passionately working on a business plan for a personal security system. In a broad Google search, I could not find anything similar to what I am working on which makes me feel my idea is or may be unique. It is just for the sheer complexity of design and manufacturing that I mostly feel I may not be able to take it any further, specially if I were to look for the funding. Funding organizations look for the amount of work done toward an idea, publications and teams put together etc. So from point A to B of being an entrepreneur there are so many other small graduations to be attained, one being, as you pointed out, liaising with the teams.
Thank you for these very useful tips. I think that the core of your success is your willingness to work and grow every day. The main thing is not to stop and keep moving forward, gradually increasing the load and widening their horizons work. So, you should be ready to faults and for analyze them. Good luck and feel inspire! The first steps always the hardest so don't give up.
I love this article! I am currently taking my time coming onto the freelance writing scene and trying to learn as much as I can. Freelance writing is something I want to make a full-time living from and so I do not want to jump into this half-cocked. Yes, I know this is a business venture. I have bought a website name and domain for my freelance business and plan to do the same for a blog idea I have. Thank you so much for the tips in this article. I already had a good idea that these should be followed and your information confirmed my thoughts!
I like the way you wrote and share the information.
Thanks for suggestions, really helps in freelancing.


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Home SPORTS CRICKET DOMESTIC GAMES RESUME
CRICKET DOMESTIC GAMES RESUME
NATIONAL team players are expected to vent their anger of failing to qualify for the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup when they participate in the Zimbabwe Cricket Pro50 Championship and Logan Cup games this week.
This will be the first time since the 2018 ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier that national team players will be involved in competitive action ahead of upcoming international engagements.
ZC's domestic cricket resumes this morning with the Pro50 Championship games in Harare and Mutare whilst the Logan Cup recommences on Thursday.
Rising Stars take on Harare Metropolitan Eagles at Takashinga Cricket Club while Manicaland Mountaineers welcome Midlands Rhinos at Mutare Sports Club.
Only one round of action had been possible in the Pro50 Championship in December and this resumption makes it an almost even campaign for all teams to take a shot for the final on June 2.
In the opening Pro50 Championship week, Mountaineers and Eagles registered five-wicket victories Tuskers and Rhinos respectively.
ZC Head of Cricket Affairs, Givemore Makoni, told H-Metro that it's imperative for all players to be involved in these domestic games as preparations for international assignments begin.
"It's important in that these games do give the much needed game time. Resumption of the games will give them the needed game time to keep them playing. A lot of these players were last active before the Qualifier so they need game time.
"They will be playing the Pro50 and Logan Cup; that will be enough for them to prepare for the triangular series. It also gives the selectors the chance to see some of the players as well," he said.
Zimbabwe will host a T20 International tri-series involving Australia and Pakistan from June 28 to July 9.
Thereafter, the Chevrons will play a five-match One Day International series with Pakistan from July 13 to 22.
It's anticipated that the domestic games will make the players shake off rust and get into the groove for the international showdown.
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Louisville – Six individuals who have made outstanding contributions to sports – dating back nearly a century through recent times – have been selected as the 2019 class of the Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame fueled by the Kentucky Lottery (KSHOF).
Comprising the 42nd KSHOF class are: Derek Anderson, (Louisville) member of a University of Kentucky basketball national championship, 11-year NBA veteran and NBA champion; Deion Branch, University of Louisville all-conference wide receiver, 13-year NFL career and Super Bowl MVP; William Exum, trailblazer as the long-time athletic director and multiple sports coach at Kentucky State University and USA Olympic Track & Field Manager; Ralph Hacker (Richmond), long-time radio color analyst and play-by-play for University of Kentucky, innovator in sports radio networks and programming; Willis Augustus Lee (Natlee), one of the most decorated U.S. Olympians ever who won seven medals in shooting events at the 1920 Olympics; and Nate Northington (Louisville), an all-state high school football player who played at the University of Kentucky and was the first African-American ever to play in an SEC football game.
A selection committee comprised of 16 sports media from throughout the Commonwealth, along with a bygone era committee comprised of current members of the KSHOF, selected this year's class. All votes by the selection committee were independently tabulated by regional accounting firm Dean Dorton, one of the largest accounting and advisory firms in Kentucky, with offices in Louisville and Lexington.
The 2019 KSHOF class members and their families will be honored on Aug. 19 at the Galt House Hotel in downtown Louisville. For ticket information or sponsorship opportunities, contact Julie Howell at jhowell@louisvillesports.org / (502) 587-6742.
The KSHOF is owned and operated by the Louisville Sports Commission, a Kentucky-based non-profit whose mission is to attract, create, host and operate sporting events and activities that enhance the quality of life of the Commonwealth. The KSHOF was founded in 1963 to recognize athletes and sports figures who are Kentucky natives as well as individuals who participated in their respective sport or made a significant impact in their sport in Kentucky.
"The KSHOF Class of 2019 recognizes six outstanding individuals who have had a major impact on sports in the Commonwealth and on the national and international stage," said Louisville Sports Commission President and CEO Karl F. Schmitt, Jr. "We are thrilled to have the Kentucky Lottery back as our presenting sponsor, as well as regional accounting and advisory firm Dean Dorton for officially tabulating the votes. Also we want to acknowledge the longstanding partnership between the KSHOF and the Louisville Arena Authority."
The KSHOF Class of 2019:
Derek Anderson – (Louisville). Living on his own at age 11, Anderson persevered to become an all-star basketball player at Doss High School and earned a college basketball scholarship that led to an NCAA championship, an NBA championship and successful business career. He started college at Ohio State, transferred to the University of Kentucky and was a member of the Wildcat's 1996 national championship team. The 13th overall draft pick by Cleveland, Anderson played 11 years as a guard in the NBA for six different teams and was a member of the Miami Heat championship team in 2006. He retired in 2008 with a career per-game average of 12 points, 3.4 assists and 3.0 rebounds. Anderson authored the book Stamina about his life story from homelessness to successful careers on the basketball court, in business and philanthropy.
Deion Branch – A native of Albany, Ga., Branch was an all-conference wide receiver for the University of Louisville in 2000 and 2001 where he led the Cardinals to consecutive Liberty Bowls, Branch was drafted in the 2nd round by New England, and played 11 seasons for the Patriots and Seattle Seahawks. He earned MVP of Super Bowl XXXIX with the Patriots with 11 catches, 133 yards (tied as the most Super Bowl receptions at the time). He played in 140 NFL games with career totals of 518 receptions, 6,644 yards and 39 touchdowns. His Deion Branch Foundation raises money for children affected with spinal meningitis; Deion's son was afflicted with the disease and lives at The Home of the Innocents in Louisville, one of the Foundation's beneficiaries. Branch hosts an annual skills and drills football camp for underprivileged kids in Louisville that is free of charge.
William Exum – A native of Rock Island, Ill., Exum was a trailblazer as both an athlete and sports administrator. He was the first African-American football player at the University of Wisconsin and earned three letters at UW in track in the 1930s. He served Kentucky State University (KSU) in the following capacities: athletics director from 1949 to 1977; chairman of the Department of Health and Physical Education; and track, tennis and cross country coach, leading the KSU's men's cross country team to the 1964 NCAA Division II Cross Country National Championship. Exum served as Head Manager of the USA Men's Olympic Track and Field Team in 1972 and 1976. He was a member of the Athletics Congress of the USA Olympic Track and Field Committee, the selection committee of the National Track Hall of Fame, and Chairman of the National Summer Youth Sports Administrative Committee. Exum was inducted into the National Association of College Directors of Athletics (NACDA) Hall of Fame in 1978.
Ralph Hacker – (Richmond). A sport broadcaster and pioneering media executive in Lexington, Ky., Hacker spent nearly 30 years as analyst then play-by-play radio announcer for University of Kentucky football and basketball (1972-1998). He started his radio career doing high school games in Richmond at age 15 and at age 16 did radio broadcasts for Eastern Kentucky University football and basketball. He covered UK sports for five years before joining legendary Cawood Ledford as radio color analyst, and then made the transition from analyst to play-by-play. He anchored numerous UK radio call-in shows and coaches' shows. As President of HMH Broadcasting, Hacker was instrumental in building one of the state's top broadcasting companies with properties such as WVLK Radio, which was UK's flagship station for decades.
Willis Augustus Lee – A native of Natlee in Owen County and U.S. Naval academy graduate, Willis Lee earned seven medals at the 1920 Olympics as a member of the USA Rifle Team, then went on to a distinguished military career as a vice admiral and war hero in the U.S. Navy. At the age of 19 in 1907, he became the only American ever to win both the U.S. National High Power Rifle and Pistol championships in the same year, and in 1920 in Paris, Willis won five Olympic gold, one silver and one bronze – a record for total medals in a single Olympic Games that stood until 1980. His medal count: small-bore rifle, standing at 50 meters (gold); free rifle, three positions at 300 meters (gold); military rifle, prone at 300 meters (gold); military rifle, prone at 600 meters (gold); military rifle, prone at 300 meters and 600 meters (gold); military rifle, standing at 300 meters (silver); and running target, single shot (bronze). In February 1942, Rear Admiral Lee was assigned to the Pacific Theatre and led a task force of American battleships to victory over a larger Japanese force near Guadalcanal that helped turn the tide of war. He earned the Navy Cross, the second highest honor awarded by the Navy for extraordinary heroism.
Nate Northington
Nate Northington – (Louisville) An all-star high school football player at Thomas Jefferson in Louisville who was highly recruited by colleges north of the Mason Dixon Line, Northington accepted a football scholarship to the University of Kentucky and became a trailblazer for college football equity in the South. On Sept. 30, 1967, while still a teenager, he became the first black player in SEC football history when he logged 3:17 playing time in UK's 26-13 loss to Mississippi at Stoll Field. His presence was the source of much personal derision by fans and the general public, which was later featured in full-length documentaries by CBS and ESPN. In 2016, UK unveiled a statue of Northington and three other players who broke SEC color barrier. Prior to transferring to Western Kentucky University due to injuries and personal reasons, he convinced freshman players Wilbur Hackett and Houston Hogg to stay at UK and finish the job of integrating the SEC.
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In my relentless quest to acquire every possible tool before I leave this planet, this weekend I picked up a leaf vacuum.
Thanks to my neighbor's regrettable decision to plant a bunch of poplars in his yard, all of which grew to over 60 feet in a few short years, my back yard maintenance has increased several-fold, especially this time of year. If you have any experience with poplars you know that they shed like sheepdogs. It was all the excuse I needed to invest in a new electric tool. No more acoustic brooms for me!
Lowes carried Black & Decker, Toro and Troy-Bilt. They were all 12 amps, all fairly heavy, all injection molded plastic and they're probably all made in the same Chinese factory. So I looked for details on the box to close the sale. The B&D had a "metal impeller". I wasn't sure what difference that made, but it was ten bucks more than the others so it had to be better, right?
I wanted to write a review of the Black & Decker but it died on me five minutes into its maiden voyage. The motor started making a clicking noise, slowed down, started smoking... I took that as a clue.
I've never had much luck with Black & Decker, from the toaster oven that caught fire to the power screwdriver than came apart in my hand. Okay, their stuff is pure crap. I mostly acquire B&D junk only by way of well-meaning gift givers. Folks, I have no product advertisers here for a reason.
Lowes took the return in good spirit. The nice lady at the return desk said, "Another one, huh?" I thought she was asking if I wanted to replace it, which I didn't. Instead, without looking up she pointed at the wall where there were two more expired B&D leaf vacs.
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GOYA (Michelle Hatzizacharias and Silvenna Karantenislis, Advisors):Young Parishioners (ages 13-18) are invited to participate in the spiritual, social, athletic and philanthropic events of this organization. They meet the first Thursday of every month and they have their President, Executive Board and members comprised exclusively by the youth. Parents (the Advisor, the coaches, the members of the youth committee) monitor the growth of the organization together with the Parish Priest and they provide the necessary resources for all their events. Highlights of the group include visits to Ronald McDonald House, hospitals, elderly homes and assisting charities, as well as the following social and athletic events: Fridays at Friday's, dances, fundraising events, Ski trips, helping at the Festival, talents shows, Olympics, Volleyball and Basketball, retreats, Lenten dinner, attending the Pre-sanctified evening services and a pioneering program of tutoring younger students (in School subjects, Greek or music) to increase participation in the organization events and to help worthy causes. The Volleyball teams start practices on October and they meet every Wednesday at Charerton School (coaches are Nikos Poulikidis, Vassilis Zarboutis and Georgia Golding).
The GOYA are scheduled for the end of the year pool party; an amazing evening of fun and fellowship always follows. We wish every blessing to the new GOYA board, which will be officially inaugurated and announced in Church as they assume their responsibilities for the New Ecclesiastical Year. Many fun events and spiritually edifying programs will be offered to the Youth and please, stay connected to receive all news and updates from our Church GOYA.
The Youth of Saint Demetrios Church are outstanding volunteers and gifted members of the Parish.
There is no doubt in our mind that the only way forward is through the concerted effort of our younger generations. ... ultimately, it is you that will oblige us to assume responsibility for the way we treat the earth and its resources.


This beautifully hand painted floral spinning top will always makes kids smile. Challenge your friend to see who spins the fastest and longest. Made of durable organic paint finish and solid wood construction toys stimulate children through every stage of development and help nurture and develop their natural abilities. It can be a good option for your home decor as this spinning top has been beautifully hand painted by skilled artisans.


A beautiful sunny day today, 75° a few fluffy white clouds in the sky and no wind, throw in a 10% humidity and it just doesn't get any better than that.
I hardwired my camera monitor into the truck this morning. I had been just plugging it into a cigarette lighter plug just to test it but now that I've screwed it into its permanent position I'm happy to get rid of the temporary plug hanging down off my dashboard.
Wiring it up was an easy job. Like a lot of trucks there's a fuse box on the end of the dashboard that you can access when you open the drivers door. So I just tapped into a hot wire at the fuse box, and grounded it in the same area. I hid the wire from the monitor where the windshield and the dashboard come together so the installation looks pretty clean.
I worked on the motorcycle seat for a little bit. I glued the foam seat cover that I made to the seat that I've been sitting on. And I use the term seat loosely, it was more like a slightly rounded 2 x 4.... except harder. Now that its glued in place, after it dries I can do the final shaping of the foam, and then cover it with some black Naugahyde I bought a while back. I figure this motorcycle seat modification would've been an easy weekend project for an average person, but due to my ambition and unique skills I figure on having the seat completed and ready to ride in under three months.
my motorcycle seat project is moving right along. I've glued it down and rubber bands are holding it all together until the glue dries. behind it is the Naugahyde that I will cover the whole thing with.
Be careful you could strain a body part with all that vigorous work. We have had rain for two days now but it is a nice cool time of the year here.
I take numerous breaks while accomplishing tasks of that magnitude and will often take a vacation between projects.
Rain? what is this rain of which you speak?


It is established that financial inclusion is an instrument that is capable of transforming savings into investment and, therefore, it can be an effective tool for raising the level of financial sovereignty of the state and stabilizing its financial security. The necessity of updating methodological approaches to assessing the financial security at the macro level was substantiated by supplementing the list of indicators of the state of the banking component of the financial security system of Ukraine by the indicator of financial inclusiveness in the banking sector. The definition of financial inclusion in the sphere of banking services and of management of bank security is offered. It is found out that World Bank analytical materials are currently the only relevant source of information about the level of financial inclusion in different countries of the world, and in national economies internal experts do not assess the level of financial inclusion. Taking into account this circumstance, it is suggested, using the information of domestic statistics, to formulate judgments on the state of financial inclusion in the sphere of banking services by indicators that characterize the level of use different types of banking operations by population and business structures. An analysis was made and a critical comment on the financial inclusion of Ukrainians to the banking services segment as of the beginning of 2018 was provided. It has been established that in Ukraine the level of financial inclusion in the last few years is lower than the value that is inherent for its global indicator. Assumptions regarding availability of reserves in the financial system of Ukraine for the growth of the level of financial inclusion in the future are made. Based on a retrospective analysis of financial results and key performance indicators of banks in Ukraine, the need to take measures to increase the level of financial inclusiveness of the population and business entities based on the growth of their interest in the use of banking products and services has been substantiated. The possibilities of using the indicator of financial inclusion level as an indicator of the state of the banking component of the state financial security management are revealed.
economic security; financial security; financial market; financial institutions; bank; insurance company; financial company.
Postipukh, O. (2018). U Kyyevi vidbuvsya pershyy forum z finansovoyi inklyuziyi Finclusion UA. [In Kiev, the first financial inclusion inclusion forum Finclusion UA]. Retrieved from https://newsroom.mastercard.com/eu/uk/news-briefs/finclusion-ua [in Ukrainian].
The Republic of Uganda. (2017, October). National Financial Inclusion Strategy 2017—2022. Retrieved from https://www.bou.or.ug/bou/bou-downloads/publications/special_pubs/2017/National-Financial-Inclusion-Strategy.pdf.
National Bank of Ethiopia. (2017, April). Ethiopia: National Financial Inclusion Strategy. Retrieved from https://www.nbe.gov.et/pdf/service/Ethiopian%20National%20Financial%20Inclusion%20Strategy.pdf.
Peterson, K. O. (2018). Impact of Digital Finance on Financial Inclusion and Stability. University of Essex.
Besley, T., Burchardi, K., & Ghatak, M. (2018, January 2). The Gains from Financial Inclusion: Theory and a Quantitative Assessment. Retrieved from http://www.lse.ac.uk/economics/Assets/Documents/finance-and-development-workshop/besley-burchardi-ghatak-gains-from-financial-inclusion.pdf.
Park, C.-Y., & Mercado, R. V., Jr. (2018). Financial Inclusion: New Measurement and Cross-Country Impact Assessment. ADB Economics Working Paper Series, 539.
Gammage, S., Kes, A., Winograd, L., Sultana, N., Hiller, S., & Bourgault, S. (2017). Gender and Digital Financial Inclusion: What do we know and what do we need to know? International Center for Research on Women (ICRW).
Ampudia, M., & Ehrmann, M. (2017). Financial inclusion: what's it worth? Working Paper Series. European Central Bank, 1990.
Mader, P. (2016). Microfinance and Financial Inclusion. The Oxford Handbook of the Social Science of Poverty.
Demirgüç-Kunt, A., Klapper, L., Singer, D., Ansar, S. & Hess, J. (2018). The Global Findex Database 2017. Retrieved from https://globalfindex.worldbank.org.
Постіпух O. У Києві відбувся перший форум з фінансової інклюзії Finclusion UA [Електронний ресурс] / O. Постіпух. — 2018. — 14 червня. — Режим доступу: https://newsroom.mastercard.com/eu/uk/news-briefs/finclusion-ua.
The Republic of Uganda. National Financial Inclusion Strategy 2017—2022 [Electronic resource]. — 2017. — October. — Available at: https://www.bou.or.ug/bou/bou-downloads/publications/special_pubs/2017/National-Financial-Inclusion-Strategy.pdf.
Ethiopia: National Financial Inclusion Strategy [Electronic resource] / National Bank of Ethiopia. — 2017. — April. — Available at: https://www.nbe.gov.et/pdf/service/Ethiopian%20National%20Financial%20Inclusion%20Strategy.pdf.
Peterson K. O. Impact of Digital Finance on Financial Inclusion and Stability [Text] / K. O. Peterson // University of Essex. — 2018. — 29 p.
Besley T. The Gains from Financial Inclusion: Theory and a Quantitative Assessment [Electronic resource] / T. Besley, K. Burchardi, M. Ghatak. — 2018. — 2 January. — Available at: http://www.lse.ac.uk/economics/Assets/Documents/finance-and-development-workshop/besley-burchardi-ghatak-gains-from-financial-inclusion.pdf.
Park C.-Y. Financial Inclusion: New Measurement and Cross-Country Impact Assessment [Text] / C.-Y. Park, R. V. Mercado, Jr. // ADB Economics Working Paper Series. — 2018. — № 539. — 36 p.
Gender and Digital Financial Inclusion: What do we know and what do we need to know? [Text] / S. Gammage, A. Kes, L. Winograd, N. Sultana, S. Hiller, S. Bourgault // International Center for Research on Women (ICRW). — 2017. — 68 p.
Ampudia M. Financial inclusion: what's it worth? [Text] / M. Ampudia, M. Ehrmann // European Central Bank Working Paper. — 2017. — № 1990. — 28 р.
Mader P. Microfinance and Financial Inclusion [Text] / P. Mader // The Oxford Handbook of the Social Science of Poverty / [editors D. Brady, L. M. Burton]. — 2016. — 420 p.
The Global Findex Database 2017 [Electronic resource] / World Bank group. — Available at: https://globalfindex.worldbank.org.


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Unilever Adds Paula's Choice to Its Extensive Portfolio of Beauty Brands
Acquired in a $2 billion USD deal.
By Ameerah Qureshi Jun 15, 2021
By Ameerah Qureshi
According to the latest reports from WWD, Unilever has bought skincare brand Paula's Choice for approximately $2 billion USD, adding to its comprehensive dossier of personal care brands.
Although the exact terms of the deal are yet to be disclosed, it is expected to close in the third quarter of 2021, placing Paula's Choice in the company of labels like Murad, Dermalogica, Kate Sommerville and Ren, as well as Tatcha. Early plans indicate that the new acquisition will join Unilever Prestige, run by Vasiliki Petrou, with the aim of bringing in a larger audience of customers. Petrou referred to the brand as "a true pioneer in the digital space" and "a mission-based brand rooted in truth and transparency."
Regarding the takeover, Unilever's Beauty & Personal Care president Sunny Jain said in a statement, "Developing Unilever's portfolio in the high-growth premium skin care segment is one of our strategic priorities and I'm excited that Paula's Choice is joining us on this journey."
Founded in 1995, Paula's Choice was an early advocate of ingredient transparency and was one of the first skincare brands to display an ingredient dictionary.
Elsewhere in the world of beauty, Hung Vanngo gives us the lowdown on post-pandemic makeup.
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Featuring an exclusive 11-piece line up across skin, hair and more.
LEGO x adidas Originals Celebrate The Superstar Silhouette
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Tyler, The Creator Releases New "SIDE STREET" Teaser
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BLACKPINK Is Working on a Special 5-Year Anniversary Project
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South Korean Actor Park Seo-joon Reportedly Cast in 'Captain Marvel 2'
Known for his roles in 'Parasite,' 'Itaewon Class' and more.
Chrissy Teigen Apologizes for Hateful Tweets
"I was a troll, full stop. And I am so sorry."
NASA Will Send the First Spacecraft to the Dark Side of the Moon
With the goal to further understand Earth's nearest neighbor.


HR is the most vital and important part of the company can say that HR is the all in all in a company that is it is the head of the company which takes parts in the hiring process of administration, training of staffs. Moreover one can HR is the director of the company. Only that department has the right for hiring and firing of an employee because the HR department plays a significant role here. Beyond administrative duties they have the power for documentation, admin related works, salary issues, transportation issues and many more.
Choosing HR careers begin by earning an associate's degree or a certificate. Those who earn master's degrees in HR can move on to work in directorial and senior-level management roles. There are two options for earning a master's degree- the Master of Business Administration with a concentration in HR, and a HR's master's degree.
Why HR in management as a career options?
This course teaches you to effectively utilize the HR. It also involves the process of hiring and developing the employees according to the organization. It allows the students to develop general management skills and learn about HR practices.


Please check our website/ Facebook page for possible cancellation tomorrow- Wednesday 29th Jan. Low temperatures are forecast so the conditions may be too slippy for us to run. We'll post an update as soon as a decision is made. Thank you!
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Sorry for the late notice but we have taken the decision to cancel tonight's run due to the risk of icy pavements. See you all back on Monday!
The Couch to 5k group will meet at the bowl football pitch at 6.45pm for week 2 of their schedule. Other joggers- please met at the railway station car park at 6.45pm. A hill reps session has been planned with an alternative run available too.
2 Comments Well done Beth!
It looks fairly reasonable for tonight's sessions. There are a few pockets of ice in some places but we should manage a careful jog. Broomhill looks suitable for hill reps for those who want them. See you all at 6.45pm in the railway station car park!
Wed 17th Jan -Cancellation of sessions.
Due to the weather conditions we have taken the decision to cancel all JogScotland sessions tomorrow (Wed 17th). Hope to see you all back on Monday (fingers crossed!).
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Benthamiella spegazziniana ist eine Pflanzenart aus der Gattung Benthamiella in der Familie der Nachtschattengewächse (Solanaceae).

Beschreibung
Benthamiella spegazziniana ist ein Chamaephyt. Die leicht fleischigen Laubblätter sind etwa 1,5 mm lang und 0,5 mm breit. Der Blattrand ist wollig behaart. Der Kelch ist etwa 1 mm lang und nahezu glockenförmig, die Kelchzähne sind am Rand wollig behaart. Die Krone ist nahezu glockenförmig, behaart und wird etwa 1,75 mm lang. Die zwei Staubblätter stehen über die Krone hinaus und sind gleichgestaltig. Die Staubfäden sind unbehaart und setzen im unteren Drittel der Kronröhre an. Der Fruchtknoten besitzt ein sichtbares Nektarium. Der Griffel steht nicht über die Krone hinaus.

Verbreitung
Die Art ist in Santa Cruz beheimatet.

Systematik und botanische Geschichte
Die Art wurde 1948 von  Alberto Soriano erstbeschrieben. Das Epitheton ehrt Carlos Luis Spegazzini.

Literatur
 Armando T. Hunziker und Silvia Arroyo-Leuenberger: 256. Solanaceae. Pt. 9, Subtribu VII d.: Benthamiellinae Hunz. In: Flora fanerogamica Argentina, Fasc. 64. 2000. Seiten 1–11.

Benthamiella (Gattung)
spegazziniana

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St. Cyprian of Carthage
Catholic priest and bishop in Carthage, Africa, active from about 249 A.D. to 258 A.D. One of the Church Fathers.
Early life. "[Before his conversion]...liberal arts...imbued his mind... [When] his faith was in its first rudiments, he believed that before God nothing was worthy in comparison of the observance of [God's will]... Who has ever recorded such a marvel? His second birth had not yet enlightened [him]...[when] he immediately...distribut[ed] his means for the relief of the indigence of the poor, [and] dispens[ed wth] the purchase-money of entire estates..." (The Life and Passion of Cyprian Chapter 2 by Deacon Pontius of Antioch)
"[In] respect of God's grace, there was no delay, no postponement...[and] he immediately received the presbyterate and the priesthood. For who is there that would not entrust every grade of honour to one who believed with such a disposition?" (ibid. Chapter 3)
"[As] a presbyter...[n]either poverty nor pain broke him down; the persuasion of his wife did not influence him; the dreadful suffering of his own body did not shake his firmness. ... His house was open to every comer. No widow returned from him with an empty lap; no blind man was unguided by him as a companion." (ibid. Chapter 3)
Bishop of Carthage. "[By] the judgment of God and the favour of the people, he was chosen to the office of the priesthood and the degree of the episcopate while still a neophyte, and, as it was considered, a novice. ... Some resisted him...[but] he forgave them, reckoning them afterwards, to the astonishment of many, among his closest and, most intimate friends." (ibid. Chapter 5)
"[As bishop he] composed many writings whereby the memory of his worthy name survives... [The] profuse fertility of his eloquence and of God's grace so expands itself in the exuberance and richness of his discourse, that he will probably never cease to speak even to the end of the world." (ibid. Chapter 1)
Faithfulness under Persecution. "[He] was frequently demanded for the lions [during a persecution]...[but] it occurred then...that [he] was withheld from the consummation of martyrdom...[by fleeing]. ... Wherefore...he [was] banished into a hidden and secret place, [but continued] with the affairs of his God..." (ibid. Chapters 7, 11)
"At last [a] day dawned...[when he] was suddenly announced to the proconsul; he [was] brought forward; he [was] placed before him; he [was] interrogated as to his name. He answer[ed] who he [was], and nothing more. ... And thus...the judge [read] from his tablet [his] sentence... [He] was called a standard-bearer of the sect, and an enemy of the gods, and one who was to be an example to his people; and that with his blood discipline would begin to be established. ... His passion being thus accomplished, it resulted that Cyprian, who had been an example to all good men, was also the first who in Africa imbued his priestly crown with blood of martyrdom, because he was the first who began to be such after the apostles." (ibid. Chapters 16, 17, 19)
Catholic Apologetics
The Divinity of Christ
Creation out of Nothing
Creation in Genesis
The Canon of Scripture
Apostolic Tradition
The Name "Catholic"
Apostolic Succession
Peter the Rock
Peter's Primacy
Peter's Successors
The Authority of the Pope
Popes Deposing Faraway Bishops
Religious Orders, Monks and Nuns
Offering Penances for Self and Others
Mortal Sin
Baptism as a Means of Grace
Baptismal Regeneration
Trinitarian Baptism
Forms of Baptism
The Real Presence
The Sacrifice of the Mass
Intercession of the Saints
No Salvation Outside the Church
Reward and Merit
The Antichrist


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Q: Rendering components are showing up twice when clicked on Add Here button in Sitecore Experience editor In experience editor, whenever clicking on "Add here" button, getting duplicate entries of renderings.
Below is the image for reference. I am using Sitecore 8.2

A: Use Rendering id's to see if the both are same or different. Add the two renderings to the item in two different placeholders and then check the  raw values in the presentation details of the item.
1.If both are same, Then it is caching issue. just clear the cache.
2.If both are different, then there  is rendering available with the same name. If it is a duplicate then copy the rendering id from the presentation details and search it in the sitecore content tree and once you have a hit. delete it.

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Any ideas why my cart isn't fixed on this site?
in the center, but is scrollable on the page.
When you say it's scrollable - do you mean that if you scroll the colorbox scrolls with you? Which browser are you seeing that in if that is the case?


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Q: How to return excel file via ajax call using epplus Trying to return an excel file via an ajax call but something isnt right.
The jquery code falls right into the error block.
mvc controller
   public ActionResult GetExceptionBillingExport(BillableStopSearchFilter bFilter)
    {
        var results = GetDataFromDatabase();

        using (var package = new ExcelPackage())
        {
            ExcelWorksheet sheet = package.Workbook.Worksheets.Add("Sheet1");
            sheet.Cells.LoadFromCollection(results, true);
            return File(package.GetAsByteArray(), "application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet", "Report.xlsx");
        }

    }

jQuery method
$.ajax({
    type: 'GET',
    url: 'controller-url-here',
    data: filter,
    beforeSend: function () {

    },
    complete: function () {

    },
    success: function (response) {
        console.log(response);
        var blob = new Blob([response], { type: 'application/vnd.ms-excel' });
        var downloadUrl = URL.createObjectURL(blob);
        var a = document.createElement("a");
        a.href = downloadUrl;
        a.download = "Report.xlsx";
        document.body.appendChild(a);
        a.click();
    },
    error: function (err) {
        alert(err);
    }
});

A: Got it working.  Key changes were:  (1) wrapping the response with Json, then (2) unpacking the array before creating the Blob
jQuery:
$.ajax({
            type: 'POST',
            url: '@Url.Action("GetBillingExport", "BillingExceptions")',
            data: searchFilterData,
            contentType: "application/json; charset=utf-8",
            dataType: "json",
            beforeSend: function () {

            },
            complete: function () {

            },
            success: function (response) {
                console.log(response);
                var bytes = new Uint8Array(response.FileContents);
                var blob = new Blob([bytes], { type: 'application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet' });
                var downloadUrl = URL.createObjectURL(blob);
                var a = document.createElement("a");
                a.href = downloadUrl;
                a.download = "Report.xlsx";
                document.body.appendChild(a);
                a.click();
            },
            error: function (err) {
                alert(err);
            },
            cache: false
        });

controller:
[System.Web.Http.HttpPost]
public ActionResult GetBillingExport([FromBody] BillableStopSearchFilter searchFilterData)
{

    var results = GetDataFromDatabase(BillableStopSearchFilter);
    ExcelPackage.LicenseContext = LicenseContext.Commercial;
    using (var package = new ExcelPackage())
    {
        ExcelWorksheet sheet = package.Workbook.Worksheets.Add("BillingReport");
        sheet.Cells.LoadFromCollection(results, true);
        package.Save();
        var fileObject = File(package.GetAsByteArray(), "application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet", "Report.xlsx");
        return Json(fileObject, JsonRequestBehavior.AllowGet);
    }

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Home » Road Tests » Land Rover » 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | Road Test
2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | Road Test
Posted on May 13, 2015 by Zaran Tarapore
AEDAED 480,000
2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Published on: May 13, 2015
User: 100%
Land Rover claims the 2015 Range Rover Sport to be 'The Most Dynamic Land Rover Ever Built'. We dug deep into it and realized that the Range Rover Sport is not all that sportier when compared to its full-bodied Range Rover. Even though the Sport is lighter, it is barely 0.1 seconds quicker to the 100 km/h mark than its full-grown sibling according to the official spec sheet.
* Phenomenal Meridien audio system that is an absolute joy to turn up.
* Sheer power is simply exhilarating.
* Impressive low-end torque.
* An alarming amount of wind noise creeps into the cabin at highway speeds.
* Utterly pointless paddle shifters and manual mode as the transmission swaps cogs when the RPM needle hits the limiter any way.
Introduction & Summary
When Land Rover introduced the Range Stormer to the world in 2004 at the North American International Auto Show, a sense of bewilderment proceeded to fill the air, along with the minds of journalists, enthusiasts and individuals all around the globe. But while people questioned the brand's actions, it was the British marque's first attempt at building something other than utilitarian rigs and a precursor to what was in store the following year: the Range Rover Sport.
Eleven years on, there is enough reason to suggest that the brand has found a cosy niche on the outskirts of its comfort zone. With sales following an upward trend since its inception and no direct competitors to steal its shine, we put the 2,310 kg Range Rover through its paces to judge if it's worthy of the Sport insignia on its derriere.
Styling & Design
Embracing the DNA that it shares with its kinfolk, the second-generation 2015 Range Rover Sport flaunts an outer shell that borrows cues from the Evoque and its elder brother to form a fine balance of familiarity and individuality. Simply put, it's design has evolved well over time.
Within the cabin, however, there are hints that suggest the designers' creativity simply ran a little dry. Although swathed in fine leather and Morzine trim, a strong sense of apathy is made prominent with all the bits nicked from the Jaguar parts bin.
Although positioned as a performance SUV, the 2015 Range Rover Sport is not restricted to the tarmac. Remaining true to its roots, it is fitted with the renowned Terrain Response system that we've all come to love here at AutoMiddleEast. The system allows for adjustments to be made to the suspension, gearing and traction control systems simultaneously with the simple twist of a knob.
Other features amongst a virtually endless list include Cornering Brake Control (CBC) and an Intelligent Four-Wheel Drive system that maintains stability when cornering by adjusting brake pressure and reducing engine torque to correct understeer or oversteer.
Performance, Ride & Handling
Out on the open roads, the Range Rover Sport does a fabulous job of trying to prove that the badge on its rear isn't just a pretentious claim. A dip of the accelerator pedal is all it takes for the Brit to emit operatic symphonies from its exhaust tips and sprint forward in a graceful, balletic manner.
Providing the grunt to charge down asphalt and rip up treacherous sand dunes, is a 5.0 litre Supercharged V8 engine that packs in 503 horsepower and 625 Nm of torque. What the figures translate into, are the capability to touch 100 km/h in 5.3 seconds and more than enough power to challenge even the sharpest of dunes effortlessly.
In the sand, it doesn't take long to observe just how wonderfully the 8-speed automatic transmission, un-intrusive traction control system and Terrain Response System interact with one another. Locking and unlocking differentials automatically, it ensures an abundance of power is present at all times.
With suspension settings limited to only height alterations, there are times when the option to stiffen the ride up further wouldn't go amiss. For instance, when indulging in some loutish behaviour either on or off the tarmac.
Comfort & Practicality
Keeping with the other offerings from the brand, the 2015 Range Rover Sport bears a distinctive identity within the cabin that makes it an unmistakable offering from the British marque. However, while it isn't uncomfortable on any count, the use of dark colours and the sheer chunky-ness of it all are a little overwhelming, to say the least.
Dimensionally measuring 4,850 mm long, 2,073 mm wide and 1,780 mm tall, the Range Rover Sport isn't exactly small. Yet, it remains effortless to navigate through the city and in parking lots due to its phenomenal outward visibility and 12.6 metre turning circle. Contributing to its practicality is its boot space that measures 784 litres with the second-row seats in use, or an impressive 1,652 litres when stowed away.
Price & Verdict
Land Rover is adamant on promoting the Range Rover Sport as 'The Most Dynamic Land Rover Ever Built' – something they seem to carry in their promotional activities as well. But while it may be the case, we wanted to find out by just how much.
Although we wouldn't call ourselves a numerically-gifted bunch at AutoMiddleEast, we whipped out our calculators to do a little math before concluding this review. Taking the Range Rover Sport's horsepower output (503 horsepower) and its weight into consideration (5,093 lb) we arrived at a power-to-weight ratio of 0.100 hp / lb. We then proceeded to compare this to the full-bodied Range Rover that emits the same amount of power and weighs 5,137 lb to arrive at a figure of 0.099 hp / lb.
What we're trying to say is that the Range Rover Sport isn't a performance SUV for the hardcore enthusiast and the numbers don't lie. Yes, it is 0.1 seconds quicker to the 100 km/h mark than its full-grown sibling. Yes, it is 44 lb lighter on the weighing scales. Yes, it is AED 20,000 more affordable. But unfortunately, that's all it really is; negligibly better than its elder sibling.
To find something that isn't fictitiously sporty and that falls into the same price range, you're better off paying a visit to the AMG arsenal.
Tags: 2015, Land Rover, Off-road, Premium Mid Size SUV, Range Rover Sport
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The enjoyment of a vast range of human rights, including rights to life, health, food, water, and housing, depend on a healthy and sustainable environment. Today, on World Environment Day, let us remember that those who work to protect the environment are not only environmentalists – they are human rights defenders. And they are increasingly at risk.
As the international demand grows for the exploitation of natural resources in developing countries, so the threats to environmental defenders increase. Those who oppose development projects are often treated as enemies of the state and, all too often, they are targeted for assassination.
Recent cases include the assassinations of Berta Cáceres, a leader of the Lenca indigenous people in Honduras, and Sikhosiphi "Bazooka" Rhadebe, a community leader in Xolobeni in South Africa. For years, both received death threats for opposing huge projects – dams in Honduras and a titanium mine in South Africa – that would displace their people.
Such murders happen all the time. The deaths of Cáceres and Rhadebe are unusual only in that they received international attention. Mostly when environmentalists are murdered, their deaths go unnoticed beyond their communities. For example, a photographic exhibition in Geneva drew attention last month to the murders of 60 environmentalists over the past two decades in just one country, Thailand. Most had received little or no attention in the international press.
The human rights organisation Front Line Defenders reports that, of the 156 human rights defenders killed in 2015, the largest single group, 45% of the total, were those defending environmental, land, or indigenous rights. Another organisation, Global Witness, has found that an average of two environmental and land rights activists are being killed weekly – and the numbers are getting worse.
The situation is particularly grave in Latin America and south-east Asia, but it affects every region of the world. It is truly a global crisis.
Last year, the international community reached consensus on new sustainable development goals as a roadmap to a more sustainable, prosperous and equitable future. But these goals cannot be met if those on the frontline of sustainable development are not protected.
It is ironic that environmental rights defenders are often branded "anti-development" when, by working to make development truly sustainable, they are actually more pro-development than the corporations and governments that oppose them.
The brave women and men who risk their lives to protect the environment and rights of others should be lauded as heroes. Instead, the authorities typically fail to protect them, to investigate their deaths, or to punish those responsible.
This March, the UN human rights council adopted a landmark resolution requiring states to ensure the rights and safety of human rights defenders working towards the realisation of economic, social and cultural rights.
They must take additional steps to safeguard the rights of members of marginalised and vulnerable communities, especially indigenous peoples, whose cultures, identities and livelihoods often depend on the environment and whose lives are particularly susceptible to environmental harm, placing them on the frontline of conflict.
Moreover, international financial institutions should explicitly tie their continuing support for development projects to the implementation of safeguards for human rights, including rights of freedom of expression and association. Multinational businesses should make clear in actions as well as words that they will not undertake projects in countries where these basic protections are not accorded. If they fail to keep their commitments, they should be penalised in their home countries and in the marketplace.
Protecting environmental defenders is not just the right thing to do. It is also the only way to ensure sustainable development.
Two decades ago, Ken Saro-Wiwa was hanged for peaceful protests against oil pollution in his native Ogoniland, in Nigeria. The Niger delta has since become one of the most polluted environments in the world. This week, the Nigerian government and the UN announced that clean-up of this blighted region will finally commence, at a cost of hundreds of millions of dollars, and in a timeframe that may span a quarter of a century.
If we continue to fail to protect those fighting to protect the environment, what new disasters will we face in another 20 years?


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Q: Material UI Autocomplete component not showing values from react state I am trying to get value from the state for materialUI's autocomplete component.
I am facing the following problem : -
Autocomplte working fine for selecting the value and with onChange function it saving it into the state too.
But when I refresh my page/ re-render it is not showing value on the textfeild(from saved state):
<Autocomplete
    name={"TideLocation"}
    disabled={p.disabled}
    options={data_source}
    getOptionLabel={option => option.text}
    inputValue={this.state.tidelocation_searchtext}
    onChange={_this.handleUpdateTideLocationField}
    onNewRequest={_this.handleChangeTideLocation}
    onBlur={_this.handleBlurTideLocationField}
    onUpdateInput={_this.handleUpdateTideLocationField}
      renderInput={(params) => (
       <TextField className="autoCompleteTxt"{...params} label="Location" />
    )}
/>

I tried with the debugger and found its getting value in this.state.tidelocation_searchtext
but failed to set it with params.
Thanks in advance !!
Ps: I tried with defaultValue and search text nothing worked for me
following is my ONchangeFunction
  handleUpdateTideLocationField = (str, value) => {
        debugger
        this.setState({tidelocation_searchtext: value.text});
    }

after selecting a value,following value saved in sate :
tidelocation_searchtext: "Auckland"

A: So I found the solution all by myself by doing research and several hit and try, following is the solution of my problem:
<Autocomplete
  name={"TideLocation"}
  disabled={p.disabled}
  options={data_source.map(option=>option.text)}
  defaultValue={this.state.tidelocation_searchtext}
  onChange={_this.handleUpdateTideLocationField}
  onNewRequest={_this.handleChangeTideLocation}
  onBlur={_this.handleBlurTideLocationField}
  onUpdateInput={_this.handleUpdateTideLocationField}
  renderInput={(params) => (
  <TextField className="autoCompleteTxt"{...params} label="Location" />
 )}
/>

Basically I was doing the following things wrong :
1.There is no need of using input inputValue={this.state.tidelocation_searchtext}&  getOptionLabel={option => option.text}
2.as my data is in object form I have to convert it into a string so default value can match this from the state value
    options={data_source.map(option=>option.text)}
Thank you all for your valuable support and solution !!

A: Removing inputValue has worked for me, even when passing object as options.
Using: "@material-ui/core": "^4.12.3"

A: You are right, if object type options are passed, material-ui's AutoComplete component does not seem to reflect the value when mounted. (Perhaps a bug?)
I was able to get around this by passing the proper characters to inputValue.
@RebelCoder
Maybe you should have initialized tidelocation_searchtext.

A: For me it was coming from the dropdown z-index which was hidden by another css behaviour.
I added this in a css file :
/* Dropdown MUI Component Autocomplete*/
div[role="presentation"].MuiAutocomplete-popper {
  z-index: 1000000;
}

And it appeared finally. A bit hacky, but I think it was caused by another library that had something of that kind.
Note that I added several css elements to the selector, because just using the class wasn't enough.

A: If data/state not saved externally f.e. in local storage then it will be lost on page refresh, always. It's normal - like RAM memory without power - it (page/app state) only exists in memory !!
It's like using using cookie to keep you logged in.
If you really need such functionality then use f.e. redux-persist


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Chilas Airfield  is an airfield located at Chilas, a town in Gilgit–Baltistan, Pakistan.

History
It was built during the British Raj in 1927. After independence, Frontier Works Organisation (FWO) further developed it to support the construction of Karakoram Highway.

The airfield was also used by Pakistan Air Force in 1960s and 1970s and flew C-130 planes from there.

See also
 List of airports in Pakistan

References

External links

Airports in Gilgit-Baltistan