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CyclingGiro d'Italia
Giro d'Italia 2021: Wiggins tips Yates for win, says other British riders can be on the podium
Tour de France winner Sir Bradley Wiggins has suggested we might see more than one British rider on the podium of the Giro d'Italia this year. While Simon Yates goes in to the Italian Grand Tour as favourite, a spot on the podium is also within the grasps of James Knox and Hugh Carthy, Wiggins has told Eurosport.
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Sir Bradley Wiggins has tipped Simon Yates of Team BikeExchange to win the Giro d'Italia, but says there are other British candidates for a podium spot too.
Speaking to Eurosport UK, the Tour de France winner and former hour record holder discussed the hopes of Hugh Carthy and James Knox, as well as acknowledging the potential of Remco Evenepoel - Knox's team-mate - who is on the road back to full fitness.
Asked who would win, Wiggins had two words:
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Wiggins cited the surprise victory of Tao Geoghegan Hart in the 2020 Giro as a catalyst for greater self-belief among young riders that they too could take a win in the sport's most prestigious races.
There's Hugh [Carthy], plus James [Knox] has been up there in the past, top 10s, 12th at Worlds. This really is a race for those guys now. Hugh was third in the Vuelta last year, Tao's winning of the Giro last year. It really snowballs and success breeds success. I think, it's everyone else now, younger riders, younger British riders particularly are seeing the Giro as a possibility they can do something here, whether that's a top ten, a top five, a stage win. I think after Tao last year, who knows!
"A win as a British rider in a Grand Tour is not out of the question."
Geoghegan Hart will not ride the Giro this year to defend his 2020 title, something Wiggins described as "a shame" but also "natural".
"The Tour is higher on his priorities, it's like 'you proved yourself but you haven't really proved yourself [at the Tour].' It's a shame he's not gone back to the Giro, it would have been great to see a British rider go back as the defending champion.
"He's a Grand Tour winner, the next logical step for him would be to go to the Tour de France. That's the funny thing about the Giro, you can win the Giro or the Vuelta like Simon Yates did, and you, you're left with the natural step up to 'are you going to do the Tour now?'."
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Wiggins also said he thought British riders might provide some of the race's biggest surprises.
The biggest surprises are going to come from the British riders, I think. You've got James Knox, he's obviously got Remco Evenepoel coming back from a horrific crash – but I think that definitely James, has an opportunity for a podium spot. It's not out of the question that we could have two British riders on the podium at the end of this race. Certainly one.
Wiggins also explained his personal excitement at seeing the Giro back in its traditional May calendar spot.
"I think last year with Covid-19 and things, we had it at a time of year that we'd never seen before. They could pass the Stelvio without snow which always adds drama to the race, tackling the conditions and the weather is a part of the history of the race.
"With it being back in its usual spot, which I think we're very fortunate to have, it always adds another level to the Giro. Particularly with rain, passing the high mountains like the Gavia with snow, the Zoncolan. The likes of Pantani and all that have raced on it."
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'He is in good spirits' but Bernal to undergo further surgery after serious crash
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Congratulations on receiving your first chiropractic adjustment!
Research indicates that some patients receiving chiropractic adjustments may experience a mild side effect of some kind (Cagnie, Vinck, Beernaert & Cambier, 2004; Chaibi, Benth, Tuchin & Russell, 2017). Many patients feel the effects of an adjustment right away, while it may take a bit longer for others. Since everyone is unique, it's impossible to make exact predictions about how your body will react to the first adjustments from Dr. Foss, so here are some common experiences reported by patients to help you prepare for the possibilities!
Some people report feeling great!
They may have suffered from symptoms for years due to subluxations interfering with their nervous system and, once adjusted, they may immediately notice symptoms disappear. This is an exciting experience! However, keep in mind that one adjustment isn't enough for long-term correction, and you may find that the symptoms return a short while later. Don't despair! You've only just begun your care plan after all. Even if the symptoms don't return, it will take more adjustments to return your vertebrae to their correct alignment (especially if the subluxations are severe and/or have been there a long time), so it's vital to continue following your care plan.
Other people report minor discomfort after their first adjustments, particularly in the areas of greatest subluxation. A 2017 study by Chaibi, Benth, Tuchin and Russell indicates that 11.3% of patients receiving chiropractic adjustments during the study experienced a mild, localized tenderness afterward. Muscle soreness is also a common experience and was noted by a study in which 13% of participants reported sore muscles after an adjustment (Meier, Evans, Hartvigsen, Shulz & Bronfort, 2015). The muscles around your spine have been pushing and pulling in the same directions for many years, which has maintained the misalignment of your vertebrae. Now those muscles are being asked to push and pull in the directions that maintain correct alignment, so it's only natural to expect them to be a bit sore!
Regardless of the type of discomfort, it tends to be mild and usually occurs within 4 hours after an adjustment and resolves within 24 hours (Cagnie, 2004).
Don't hesitate to ask Dr. Foss about any concerns!
Some people report not feeling much different.
Lastly, some people report not feeling any different after their first adjustments. Even though you may not notice any effects, rest assured that important changes are taking place! Chiropractic adjustments won't always make you feel better instantly, but they'll make you heal better instantly!
Cagnie, B., Vinck, E., Beernaert, A., & Cambier, D. (2004). How common are side effects of spinal manipulation and can these side effects be predicted? Manual Therapy,9(3), 151-156.
Chaibi, A., Benth, J. Š, Tuchin, P. J., & Russell, M. B. (2017). Adverse events in a chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy single-blinded, placebo, randomized controlled trial for migraineurs. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice,29, 66-71.
Maiers, M., Evans, R., Hartvigsen, J., Schulz, C., & Bronfort, G. (2015). Adverse events among seniors receiving spinal manipulation and exercise in a randomized clinical trial. Manual Therapy,20(2), 335-341.


The World Association of Community Broadcasters (AMARC) is currently seeking applications from candidates for an evaluation of its project entitled "Empowering the poor and marginalized to fight poverty through Community Radio" funded by Bread for the World.
The World Association of Community Radio Broadcasters (AMARC) is an international non-governmental organization serving the community radio movement, with almost 4 000 members and associates in 150 countries. Its goal is to support and contribute to the development of community and participatory radio along the principals of solidarity and international cooperation. All continents are represented on AMARC's International Board of Directors. AMARC advocates for the right to communicate at the international, national, local and neighborhood levels and serves, defends and promotes the interests of the community radio movement through solidarity, networking and cooperation.
The project "Empowering the poor and marginalized to fight poverty through Community Radio (CR)" is based on the belief that the right to be informed and the right to be heard are key components of a strategy to fight poverty in a suitable manner. Voicelessnes is a key dimension of poverty and the democratization of communications through the development of community media is a key step to the empowerment of the poor, excluded and particularly women.
The direct target groups of this project are 96 CR Journalists participating in Capacity Building and knowledge Sharing Workshops and 180 Community Radio Journalists mentored in 75 Community Radios.
The indirect target groups are 600 practitioners (NGOs, Civil Society Groups and citizens participating in CR programs), Community activists (active on addressing food security, disaster management & climate change, ending violence against women challenges) and CR Audiences and Stakeholders.
So far there have been conducted 1 Capacity Building Workshop and 1 Knowledge Sharing Seminar and thematic radio programs in 2013. In 2014, only the thematic radio programs have been realized.
AMARC is undergoing an internal restructuration process in order to improve its organizational capacities. Therefore the project implementation faced some delays. On the other hand the process shall be used to improve the Planning and Monitoring systems in place. The evaluation could contribute to this process by assessing the current situation of project implementation and developing recommendations on how to improve the Planning and Monitoring System. This evaluation shall comprise an assessment of the outcome of the activities conducted until now on a sample base (project impact so far, M&E tools in place, lessons learned for the ongoing of the project) as well as the internal controlling system and the financial management.
The Evaluation is primarily intended for AMARC and its funding partner Bread for the World, Germany. Further stakeholders are the direct and indirect target groups of the project.
An independent external evaluation will be carried out at project midterm phase to evaluate the forth going of the project, the PME System in place and the internal controlling system including the financial management.
Are the project objectives still valid?
Are the themes of the radio programs and knowledge sharing seminars still relevant?
To which extent have the project objectives been reached until now?
How did the activities conducted contribute to the project objectives?
Have the direct and indirect target groups been reached by the activities conducted?
Has the gender dimension of the project been met (themes of radio programs, Knowledge Sharing Seminars and participants of the Workshops)?
How many CR journalists from how many CR and which countries have been reached by thy activities conducted?
How many hours of radio programs on topics of the project have been broadcasted by how many CR?
What use of output did the activities conducted so far have (1 Workshop/1 Knowledge Sharing Seminar carried out in 2013, thematic radio programs, etc.)?
Has the efficiency been adhered to while planning the project activities?
Is the PME system of the project coherent and outcome and impact oriented?
Are the results of the PME system used for the project management?
Has the training of the trainers in the Capacity Building Workshops been realized and did they train others?
Have the series of radio programs been distributed in local communities and worldwide?
Is an internal controlling system in place?
How is the Financial Management structured?
The process of evaluation will include conducting of interviews with the direct and indirect target group on a sample base, reviewing of radio experts analysis, letters of NGOs, documentation of phone calls and life stories. The evaluation will assess the immediate effect of the project.
The External evaluation will also review the PME system of AMARC in the head quarter and its regional offices.
1. Inception report (Max 5 to 6 pages in font Arial 12) including evaluation design and proposed methodology and detailed evaluation implementation work plan.
3. PowerPoint presentation of the evaluation process, the results and recommendations.
4. A verbal presentation and explanation of results will be made by the evaluator to the project Coordinator.
5. Debriefing (in person or by telephone) of Bread for the World, Germany at the end of the Evaluation.
Members of the evaluation team should not have been directly involved in the design and/or implementation of the project.
Interested candidates must send their proposal before May 8, 2015, 5PM.


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Over the past 40 years, our school-based staff have collaborated with school leaders, teachers, and community providers to identify challenges students face in class or at home and coordinate community services to bring support and resources into schools and students' homes. From immediate needs such as food and clothing to more complex ones such as life skills coaching, we do whatever it takes to help students succeed. Our mission is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.
The work of Communities In Schools began with the founder's idea of bringing community resources inside public schools – where our work is accessible to those who need them, coordinated in a centralized manner, and accountable to making an impact in schools. Throughout the years, our evidence-based approach, adapted to meet each community's unique needs, is the basis for our success.
Communities In Schools of Indiana began in 2001 where the former executive director also founded CIS of Wayne County. The former executive director saw the need for a CIS state office and to expand the work of CIS across the state. CIS of Indiana began in 2014 with three schools in the Metropolitan School District of Decatur Township. We currently serve over 13,000 students throughout the state and provide intensive one-on-one support to over 1,200 students in 30 schools.
Communities In Schools of Indiana is part of a network working in 2,300 schools and 23 states across the nation. Communities In Schools builds relationships in schools and communities through an evidence-based program model.
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The Communities In Schools State Office provides leadership, strategic direction, operational support, and critical resources to the CIS Indiana network to ensure its organizational and programmatic effectiveness and to maximize its impact in meeting the needs of Indiana's highest-need students and families.
Communities In Schools surrounds students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. Our evidence-based approach, adapted to meet each community's unique needs, is the basis for our success.
With the support of CIS, our students stay in school, graduate and go on to bright futures. They all have a story about their journey to who they are today.

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Warren Annunziata, former President and Fund Administrator for United Craft and Industrial Workers Union Local 91 (a union that represents school bus drivers in New York City), was sentenced in March 2011 to 33 months in prison, two years supervised release, and was ordered to pay $250,000 in forfeiture and restitution. Annunziata was previously indicted for extorting cash payments from union employers totaling at least $500,000. Annunziata collected tens of thousands of dollars from a union employer who placed money into a bank account controlled by Annunziata, which he then used for personal expenses by utilizing a false identity and forged signatures. This case was conducted jointly with the Department of Labor's Office of Inspector General and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
James Drury, former Secretary-Treasurer of Communications Workers of America (CWA) Local 3121 in Hialeah, Florida, was sentenced in March 2011 to 24 months incarceration followed by three years supervised release. Between 2005 and 2009, Drury wrote unauthorized checks to himself, made unauthorized withdrawals from the union's checking account, and used the union's credit card for personal expenses, together totaling over $300,000. Drury forged the former president's signature on checks in order to deceive the union and further his scheme. At sentencing, Drury was ordered to pay $186,757 in yet unpaid restitution and a $100 special assessment. This case was conducted jointly with the Department of Labor's Office of Inspector General.
Frankie Sanders, former American Postal Workers Union (APWU) Southern Regional Coordinator in Houston, Texas, was sentenced in June 2011 to 18 months in federal prison without parole for theft of union funds. A jury found Sanders guilty of submitting false travel receipts seeking and obtaining more than $10,000 in union funds for reimbursement. Sanders was also sentenced to a three-year term of supervised release and ordered to pay restitution to the APWU. OLMS initiated the investigation after an audit disclosed falsified hotel receipts in excess of $10,000. The fraudulent receipts were for two New Orleans hotels and included alleged stays for periods when the hotels were closed due to damages as a result of Hurricane Katrina. In addition to his employment with the APWU National, Sanders also served as a trustee to a New Orleans APWU local union following the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
In February 2011, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia granted the Department's motion for summary judgment and ordered a new election under the Department's supervision in a lawsuit against the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) National Union. The lawsuit sought to void the May 2008 election for District 2 AFGE National Vice President (NVP) because the union denied a member in good standing the right to run for office. OLMS supervised new nominations and a new election for the office of AFGE District 2 NVP. Between February and June 2011, OLMS investigators from the New York, Buffalo, Boston, and Philadelphia District Offices reviewed delegate election records for each of the 120 local unions in District 2 and supervised new delegate nominations and elections where necessary. The supervised election was successfully completed at the July 2011 District 2 caucus with nominations and an election of National Vice President that satisfied LMRDA requirements and generated no complaints from the union membership.
In February 2011, OLMS entered into a voluntary compliance agreement with the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 310, located in Green Bay, Wisconsin, concerning its election of officers conducted in August 2010. The OLMS investigation of the election disclosed that Local 310 failed to mail an election notice to all members, denied members the opportunity to vote, and allowed ineligible members to vote. IUOE Local 310 agreed to conduct a new election, under OLMS supervision, for the offices of business manager, district director of the power plant, and three trustees. The supervised election was conducted by mail ballot with the tallying completed in May 2011. The race for trustee was decided by only one vote.


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Pourquoi étudier au Japon
Etapes pour étudier au Japon
Programme de premier cycle
Programme de master et de doctorat
Emplois et parcours professionnels
Vivre au Japon
Why Study in Japan
Steps to Study in Japan
Jobs and Career Paths
Voices of Current Students and Alumni
Academic year and duration of studies
Masters programmes in Japan are generally for two years and doctoral programmes are for three years to complete. Some postgraduate programmes are for five years, comprised of two years of "first half of the doctoral programme" and three years of "last half of the doctoral programme". This is not the case for medical, dental and veterinary undergraduate programmes, which are for 6 years, and do not have Masters programmes. Doctoral programmes for these areas take four years. Academic year starts either in spring (April) or in autumn (September or October).
In order to be able to apply for Masters programmes in Japan, you have to satisfy one of the requirements below.
Japanese university graduates
Students who have completed 16 years of school education in countries other than Japan
Students who have completed a programme with standard study period of minimum three years at universities or equivalent institutions in countries other than Japan and received a Bachelors degree or its equivalent
For more detailed eligibility to apply for Masters programmes specified by MEXT, please see here.
In order to be able to apply for PhD programmes in Japan, you have to satisfy one of the requirements below.
Students with a Japanese Masters degree or students with a Japanese professional degree
Students who have been awarded with a Masters degree or its equivalent or a professional degree by a university or an institution in countries other than Japan
Students who have graduated from universities and have been involved in a research at universities or research centres for minimum two years, and recognized as having academic competency equivalent to those with Masters degree
For more detailed eligibility to apply for PhD programmes specified by MEXT, please see here.
Finding schools and programmes
There are nearly 1,550 programmes (around 150 at undergraduate and 1,400 at postgraduate levels) taught fully in English. You can search schools and programmes at the following data portals:
Search for Schools (provided by Japan Students Services Organization: JASSO)
You can choose medium/language of instruction under "Search by major field or school location"
List of university degree programmes offered in English (provided by JASSO)
Study in Japan for Africa data portal
This site provides information on schools and programmes particularly interested in having students from Africa and participated in Study in Japan fair. It also allows you to search for exchange programmes between Japanese and African universities.
To apply for a postraduate programmes, you need to:
Get a consent from your prospective supervisor
Prepare a research proposal
Prepare your application documents
1. Finding your prospective supervisor
Applying to a graduate school requires receiving a prior consent from a professor to be your prospective supervisor. Some universities ask an applicant to contact professors directly, or others ask you to contact them through the administration office of the university. This is indicated in their university website or application guideline.
When contacting a professor, it is advisable to have your research proposal ready so that he/she understands your area of research interest.
2. Preparing a research proposal
A research proposal is an outline of your research plan and the methodology you intend to use. It will be an introductory document for professor to understand that you have a firm research plan for your study at a graduate school.
In general, a research proposal should include:
Purpose of research
Significance of the research
and it should be written within approximately 2,000 words.
3. Preparing your application documents
Each university has different required application documents, procedures and deadlines. Please make sure you check the application guidelines of the university of your interest to understand the details of your required application documents.
Basic documents required to apply for Japanese universities are:
Application form (as designated by each university)
Certificate of a Bachelors degree (or anticipated degree) (for a Masters programme application)
Certificate of a Masters degree (or anticipated degree) (for a PhD programme application)
Transcripts of the schools attended
Bachelors thesis (for a Masters programme application) or Masters thesis (for a PhD programme application) and its summary
Other documents as required by each university
Many schools require these documents to be translated either in Japanese or English. Please contact the school you apply for more exact details.
Application period
Japanese universities do not have a collective nationwide application period. Most common application period is between June and January. For exact dates of application periods, please check with the universities that you are interested in applying to. Admission takes place either in April or September/October.
Whether or not there is an entrance exam and the subject you need to take depend on each school and programme. Some schools require applicants to take a written exam, whereas other schools only have an interview. Please contact the school you are applying to find out more details.
Once you receive the acceptance note for admission from your preferred university, first of all, congratulations! Now one can proceed to either:
Apply for a scholarship, if the university you applied to has some; or
Apply for a tuition waiver or reduction, if the university you applied to has the system in place.
There are a number of scholarships one can apply for once you receive an acceptance letter from the university. Application procedures are different depending on scholarships, and some need to be applied for directly by an applicant, whereas others need to be applied for through the university you will be studying at.
Quite often, depending on your past academic records or the performance upon application, university will determine whether he/she is eligible for a tuition waiver. Some will waive up to 100%. Detail should be checked with the university which gave you an admission offer.
You can find more information on scholarships on our Scholarships page.


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Share Jorea Marple
Jorea Marple was West Virginia's first female superintendent of schools. Selected by the Board of Education, Marple was sworn in as the state's 27th superintendent on March 1, 2011, and served until November 15, 2012.
Marple was born on January 16, 1949, in Sutton. After graduating from Sutton High School, she attended Fairmont State College (now university) where she received her bachelor's degree. She also earned a master's degree and doctorate from West Virginia University.
She spent her entire career working in education in West Virginia as a teacher and administrator. Her first job was as an elementary teacher in Monongalia County. In 1971, she moved to Kanawha County, where she worked as a teacher, reading specialist, and principal. She was superintendent of Kanawha County schools from 1993 to 1998. Marple served as assistant superintendent and deputy superintendent at the Department of Education before being named superintendent. She helped create "Global 21," a statewide effort that aims to help students compete internationally by promoting critical thinking, communication skills, and the use of technology. Marple was also involved in work related to pre-kindergarten programs, school technology, leadership development, reading initiatives, and teacher quality.
Marple and her husband, Darrell McGraw, live in Charleston. They are the parents of two grown children.
Last Revised on December 07, 2015
e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia "Jorea Marple." e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia. 07 December 2015. Web. 19 January 2020.


London South Bank University has announced that all employees - and those working for its subcontractors and suppliers - will in future earn at least the London Living Wage of £9.40 an hour.
Four years ago the university faced protests from trade unions calling for the London Living Wage to be paid to cleaners. At the time cleaners were earning just £6.08 an hour.
In 2011 LSBU management said that contractors' pay arrangements were not its responsibility, but now the university has had a change of heart.
"London South Bank University seeks to provide an environment for staff in all roles to be creative and empowered to deliver," said chief operating officer Ian Mehrtens.
"We aspire to attract and foster the very best staff who take pride in their university, and take responsibility for its development.
"Becoming a Living Wage employer is a proud moment for London South Bank University and sends a clear message that we value our staff highly."
Living Wage foundation director Rhys Moore said: "We are delighted to welcome London South Bank University to the Living Wage movement as an accredited employer.
"It is wonderful to see London South Bank University taking a lead and involving the whole community in this step.
"The best employers are voluntarily signing up to pay the Living Wage now. The Living Wage is a robust calculation that reflects the real cost of living, rewarding a hard day's work with a fair day's pay."
News of LSBU's decision to adopt the London Living Wage came on the same day that Mayor of London Boris Johnson announced that the rate – calculated by City Hall economists – has risen from £9.15 to £9.40 an hour.
"As our economy continues to grow and employment in London increases, it is essential all hardworking Londoners receive a fair share of the proceeds of the capital's success," said the Mayor.
"I have long argued that those companies that can afford to pay the London Living Wage should do so because there are clear benefits for employers in increasing productivity and reducing staff turnover, while it makes a real difference to the quality of life for employees.
"I encourage businesses in the capital to follow the example of Lidl and Oliver Bonas and pay their staff the London Living Wage."
Labour mayoral candidate Sadiq Khan said: "Low pay and the housing crisis have created a perfect storm of working poverty.
"And alongside this, the working poor face the threat of the Government's proposed cuts to tax credits.
"It's clear that in-work poverty has become a shameful blight on our city, and neither the Government nor the Mayor are doing enough to turn things round.
"We have seen an increase in the number of low-paid jobs under the current Mayor – a trend I am committed to reversing.
"I want to make London a Living Wage City – one in which everyone who does a hard day's work gets a fair day's pay."


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Community Safety: In Retrospect and Prospect
Gordon Hughes, Julian Buchanan, Jonathan Evans
This paper does two things. Firstly, it summarises briefly the current state of community safety policy in Wales and clarifies the framework within which it is delivered. Secondly, it sets out the direction in which the authors think Welsh community safety policy should move in the short- to medium-term future. As with our other papers in this series, the approach taken here is based on a commitment to strengthening community life by developing socially inclusive policies and, where practicable, building participatory models of practice.
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Update: Robert Plant's Publicist Denies Singer Tore Up $800 Million Led Zeppelin Offer
Nick DeRiso Published: November 10, 2014
Virgin tycoon Richard Branson apparently offered a whole lotta cash for Led Zeppelin to reunite -- before Robert Plant set him straight on what is and what should never be. In fact, according to a new report from the Mirror, Plant ripped up a contract promising Led Zeppelin a final-tour guarantee of $800 million in front of a group of stunned promoters.
11/10 Update: According to the Guardian, Plant's publicist has declared this story is "rubbish." And yes, apparently, that's the entire quote.
"They have tried to talk him round but there is no chance," a source tells the newspaper. "His mind is made up, and that's that."
The Mirror also detailed an evenly split proposed revenue cut for Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones. Drummer Jason Bonham, who has previously filled in for his late father on drums, was to earn a set salary. Everyone save for Plant had reportedly signed the contracts.
Branson was reportedly even willing to rename one of his jets "The Starship" in order to fly Led Zeppelin to venues on this now-scuttled tour.
Led Zeppelin hasn't performed together since 2007, in a show that was later released as 'Celebration Day.' Plant recently released a solo album, and then hit the road for separate dates. Page, meanwhile, has continued an ambitious Led Zeppelin reissue campaign.
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The first review of "Sophomore Undercover."
So, I wasn't expecting anything like this for a few months, but the first review for Sophomore Undercover was posted a few days ago by Alan Liu over at watermarkbooks.com.
Sophomore Undercover by Ben Esch.
Sophomore Undercover was so ridiculously stupid it was funny. The sophomore in the title, Dixie Nguyen (who by the end of the book ends up naked in front of the whole high school), somehow comes up with a conspiracy theory that involves methamphetamine, steroids, and other drugs, that are made in Canada and are imported to America under the cover of a respectable pharmaceutical company owned by an Eastern European (who thinks Dixie is a "homosheshual" and pregnant [he's a guy]), and that sells "cold medicine" to an albino high schooler, who then passes on the drugs to the high school football team, which, incidentally, never wins games anyway.
Also, the book really hammers home that fact that you shouldn't smoke in a large, paper-filled office.
Wow. Yeah. What can I say? What a crazy book. If you're feeling insane or just want a good laugh, take a look.
Wow...reading that review was surprisingly trippy. I think I might need to lie down for a little bit.
Anyway, bravo to Alan for a thoughtful review and for liking the book (Author's note: Well I'm pretty sure he liked it. I mean, "so ridiculously stupid it's funny" is a compliment, right? Dear god please let that be a compliment).
Alan's also got a ton of other really great reviews right here. So, click on over and show the dude some love.
How did this 11 year old kid get a copy of your book? And did you notice that he liked your ridiculous book even more than Dave Barry's ridiculous book. High praise, my friend, high praise.
ok... can i just say that i love that kid?
He's ridiculous. In a good way.


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Q: Are some problems undecidable even given an infinite time? Are undecidable problems only those that have no algorithm to give a yes or no answer in a finite time or are there problems with no algorithm to give a yes no answer even in an infinite time? (If undecidability means there isn't a yes/no answer over a finite period, doesn't that mean given enough time these problems are  actually decidable?)
If some problems do require an infinite time to be answered can you give examples of these problems?

A: The hyperarithmetic sets of integers are precisely the ones for which membership in them is decidable algorithmically, with a finite set of instructions, if you are allowed to do an infinite sequence of steps in any positive time interval you want.  (These sets are the effective analogue to the Borel sets.)
A simple example of a hyperarithmetic set which is not recursive is the set of all (codes for) Turing machines which halt, with an empty tape as input.  There are many hyperarithmetic sets that are much more complicated than this one, however.
A good source for this is Theory of Recursive Functions and Effective Computability, by Hartley Rogers, Jr.  See Chapter 16 (The Analytical Hierarchy), section 16.5 (Generalized Computability), p. 407 (in the paragraphs under the heading Generalized Machines).
Needless to say, this doesn't make all hyperarithmetic sets decidable.  They're only decidable in this generalized sense in which infinite sequences of algorithmic steps are allowed.

A: By definition, an algorithm must give an answer in a finite time (although that time may be arbitrarily long).
For example: the halting problem is undecidable.  That is, there is no algorithm that, given a Turing machine and its input, decides whether or not the Turing machine given that input will halt.
Now you could just simulate running the Turing machine on that input.  If the simulation halts, you return Yes.   However, there is the possibility that the Turing machine will go on forever without halting.  We can't just say "if it runs forever, return No", precisely because only an answer in a finite time counts as an answer.

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Pentatonix's new album PTX Vol. 3 drops today.
For the a cappella group's fans, this is quite an exciting day. The band already teased some tracks off the release, including incredibly catchy covers of "Rather Be" and "Problem." This is just the beginning of a particularly busy fall for the group; they also have a Christmas album dropping Oct. 21., and anyone who's seen their version of "Little Drummer Boy" knows why this is an exciting development.
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Sorry for my bad english, my friends, in this article i will try to aware you from buying fake copies of PU scope for MOSIN/SVT rifle.
At least, when you buy a copy - you have to know, that it is not original historical item, made in USSR.
First of all, i want to describe difference between copy and original PU scope, also i want to help you identify, do you have original or fake PU scope, and also i want to help you to buy original historical PU scope to your MOSIN/SVT rifle (for example, from us).
Most of PU scopes selling at ebay are copies, made in modern times, i will try to describe you most of them.
Bent handle shutter was never produced in Russia and USSR. In USSR handle was produced only molded together with the body of the shutter. Tap and drill was also never produced and was never present in scope set. On the face of mount there is an imitation of milling while original mount have flat surface.
At this picture you see original scope attached to fake copy of mount, molded from soft metal while original mount was milled from hardened steel.
As #2, also made in Cherkasy, Ukraine FOTOPRIBOR plant right now.
This modern copies of PU scopes are made in Izyum-Holding, Izyum optic mechanical plant.
Numbers of scopes beginning in "Ч" was never produced (look at our table of original scopes at bottom).
Same as #2, #5. At this picture you can see wrong (uneven, rough) star mark. Original scopes have clear smooth edges.
Also, as #2,#5,#7, this non-original modern copy of PU scope made in Cherkasy, Ukraine.
Mark painted in very bright white paint (1), leather caps made recently, very fresh skin (2), color of bracket differs from color of scope body because it is made from soft metal (3), original mounts was never equipped with drill and taps for installing scope at field, because all sniper rifles was selected from best rifles at plant (factory) and scope was installed at plant (factory). There was no need to equip drill and taps in scope set (4).
Here is also cope of PU scope made in Cherkasy plant, same as #2,#5,#7,#8.
At this picture you see clear smooth outflow (1) and also different color of metal at body and mount (2).
I hope, now you more understand fow to recognize fake or copy of PU Mosin and SVT-40 scopes. Here is a full table of ORIGINAL PU MOSIN NAGANT AND SVT-40 scopes. Don't be ashamed buying a fake ora copy of scope for you historical original russian soviet rifle.
P.S. We sell ONLY original items, our PU scopes are original, made in USSR. Here is a full list of ORIGINAL USSR PU MOSIN and SVT-40 scopes for you rifles. Click here and look at them.


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The law firm of Kaye Scholer joined the List Project as a pilot partner in October 2010, taking on four cases from our List. Kaye Scholer has been assigned cases of Iraqis who have fled to neighboring countries, as well as those still in Iraq.
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Kaye Scholer's pro bono efforts reflect the firm's commitment to the community, and are essential to the development of their lawyers. This commitment led the firm to become a charter member of the Law Firm Pro Bono Challenge, which requires that at least three percent of their overall practice must consist of pro bono work. Kaye Scholer meets or exceeds this challenge each year by providing quality legal assistance to a diverse range of clients.
Alison McKinnell King heads up Kaye Scholer's team of attorneys assisting the List Project. Ms. King is Counsel in the Corporate & Finance Department of Kaye Scholer's New York office. She concentrates in securities offerings, tax-exempt organizations, and mergers and acquisitions of privately-owned and publicly-registered companies. Ms. King has experience in cross-border business combination and equity and debt offering transactions.
Ms. King has represented various low-income individuals and tax-exempt organizations on a pro bono basis since joining the firm in 1996. She has been the Co-Chair of Kaye Scholer's Pro Bono Committee since 2002 and is responsible for the development and administration of the firm's pro bono program worldwide. Under her leadership, the firm has built strong relationships with local and national legal services organizations, has developed experience in several areas of pro bono practice, such as representing charter schools and working with refugees and victims of human rights abuses, and the firm continues to increase the number of tax-exempt organizations and micro-entrepreneurs that it counsels on contract, corporate, employment, intellectual property and real estate issues. The firm's commitment to pro bono was recognized when it was presented with the 2009 New York State Bar Association President's Pro Bono Award in the Large Law Firm category.
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The brewers of Corona beer hold a steadfast belief in their recent cannabis investments, unlike many other stock pickers who've had their fingers burnt by the bong biz. Investors raised eyebrows yesterday as Constellation Brands took an L in its earnings release thanks to a floundering bet on weed start-up, Canopy Growth. However, keen to eventually bring cannabis-infused beverages to market following a four-billion-dollar commitment to the Canadian firm, executives have no choice but to say they're "bullish." Aside from agonizing over Canopy Growth's share price, though, Constellation is planning to launch a new hard seltzer in 2021. More details to follow!
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It's official. Bed Bath & Beyond is the worst retailer on the planet, and possibly beyond! Structurally unprofitable thanks to an excess of non-expiring, 20% off coupons which rip into its margins, customers won't shop at Bed Bath unless they do indeed have these coupons! It's a catch-22. That's the view held by investors who lost last night lost 15% after Bed Bath missed earnings, closing forty stores in the process. But it's never over until it's over. The home furnishings business is plotting a sensational comeback under Mark Tritton, a former Target executive, but a famous saying is playing investors' minds right now. "When a CEO with a reputation for brilliance tackles a business with a reputation for bad economics, it's usually the reputation of the business which stays intact." That's one of Warren Buffett's. Gulp!


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Ex-Senior Netanyahu Official, Former Navy Chief Detained For Questioning
September 3, 2017 /0 Comments/in INVESTIGATIONS /by Joe Levin
Israel Police detained Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's former bureau chief, David Sharan, was arrested Sunday on suspicion of accepting bribes in the so-called submarine affair.
A court ordered him to remain in detention for five days.
Also detained include a former navy brigadier general and a media adviser. Police searched the suspects' homes and offices, as well.
The State Attorney's Office is expected to submit its response to a petition demanding the opening of a criminal investigation into Netanyahu later on Sunday.
Also known as the "Submarine Affair," the scandal involves allegations of bribery in a more-than-billion-dollar submarine deal between Israel and Germany.
The prime minister is not a suspect in this case, but his personal lawyer, adviser and cousin is.
ThyssenKrupp, the German shipbuilder, is represented in Israel by Michael Ganor, the key suspect in the affair.
Alleged to have bribed high-ranking defense officials to advance the deal, Ganor signed an agreement in July to turn state's evidence in the case.
In exchange for testifying against other suspects, he will serve one year in prison and be fined 10 million shekels ($2.8 million).
David Shimron, Netanyahu's personal lawyer, adviser and cousin, also served as Ganor's attorney.
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For hotel owners and other business leaders operating in the travel industry, it is important to keep up with the latest digital trends. Failure to do so can result in rivals gaining a competitive advantage, while it can also negatively impact upon the customer experience, potentially harming your reputation as a result.
In this article, you will learn about six of the most important digital trends that those in the tourism industry need to be aware of, and adapt to, if they are going to successfully optimise business performance.
Recognition technology is being put to great use in some hotels already, with retina scanning and finger print scanning being used to unlock hotel rooms. This can improve the customer experience by eliminating the need to keep hold of a key card, or use a physical key; both of which could be lost or stolen.
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Out of all the emerging digital trends in the travel industry, one of the most exciting is the use of robots to perform intelligent tasks. This opens up a huge number of potential uses, ranging from customer service, through to data processing. A particularly good example of the possibilities is the 1A-TA robot by Amadeus.
Powered by 'deep learning' technology, it is hoped that in the near future, travel agents and other tourism professionals will be able to use the robot as a digital assistant. The robot can find out information from customers while they sit in the waiting room, analyse preferences and intelligently recommend suitable destinations.
In the age of smartphones, mobile integration is more important than ever before and it is one of the digital trends that can be implemented most easily within the tourism industry. For instance, a dedicated mobile app for a hotel can be used to facilitate room bookings, restaurant reservations, room service requests and spa appointments.
In addition to self-service functions, mobile integration can be used alongside beacon technology to send promotional messages when they are most relevant, based on physical location. Furthermore, mobile apps can be combined with IoT technology (outlined later in this article) to allow guests to control room appliances from their phone.
One of the most exciting digital trends of recent times has been the increased usage of chatbots. This technology has been a revelation for customer service handling and can be utilised by those in the travel industry to provide rapid response times to basic queries. Crucially, chatbots can deliver swift replies even in the middle of the night.
This also fits in with the rise of artificial intelligence more generally. Perhaps the most notable example of this so far has been a combined project from Hilton and IBM, resulting in 'Connie' – an AI-driven customer service robot, which is able to respond to human speech, learn from interactions and provide tourist information.
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Complex algorithms can be used to cross-sell products and make predictions about needs, based on the behaviour of customers from the same location, booking the same room, at the same time of year. Technology within rooms can also be set up to greet guests by name, while hotels may even be able to provide automatically generated travel suggestions, based on user interests and preferences selected during the booking process.
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For example, smart energy systems can be used to automatically adjust room temperatures based on whether the rooms are occupied, eliminating wasted energy usage in empty rooms. Starwood Hotels have even used IoT technology to automatically adjust the strength of light bulbs, based on the amount of natural light detected.
Finally, VR and AR are also increasingly being deployed within the travel and tourism industry. In the case of VR, several hotel chains are experimenting by allowing customers to experience a virtual recreation of their hotel rooms during the booking process, before they ever physically step foot in them, enabling more informed choices.
Augmented reality, meanwhile, is typically deployed via a smartphone app and is used to enhance real-world environments through overlays. This can mean, for instance, that a user might point their phone at a restaurant and see customer reviews, or point their phone at a hotel map and find additional information about nearby attractions. Other examples might include interactive virtual maps or 360 videos to present a resort, cruise ship or tourism destination upfront.
In order to avoid being left behind, it is vital that those in the travel industry keep up with the latest digital trends. By understanding and making use of some of the above technologies, you should be able to keep pace with rivals and even gain an edge over some, while simultaneously improving the customer experience for your guests.


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Filet mignon seems to be the go-to steak when folks want to get fancy on special occasions. It's an extremely tender cut. It's also very lean, lacking the marbling of fattier cuts of steak. Now I'm not here to convince you one way or another on what the best cut is, but in my experience, there are far superior steaks (ahem, hanger steak) to choose before dropping $19/lb on tenderloin, even for upscale dinners. There. I said it. I feel better after speaking my truth before we proceed. My personal feelings aside, I am often asked to prepare filet mignon by clients who are intentionally choosing a leaner and "less beefy" tasting steak. So with that I can assure you, yes you can most certainly incorporate steak into your meal plans and still keep it healthy. With that in mind, the one thing to know about filet mignon is that you absolutely can't overcook it or you'll be gnawing on leather all night. The leaner a steak is, you'll need to stay in the rare to medium rare temperature range. Beyond that, so much moisture will be lost that it's going to be detrimental to texture and flavor. This is why you often see filet mignon blanketed with hollandaise sauce or other creamy concoctions to bring some fat back into the mix. And while I will never turn down an excuse to overdose on butter, there are way more interesting and flavorful ways to compliment a steak. The most important issue at hand is not screwing up your pricey steak. First of all, now is not the time to get cheap. Go for the prime grade and/or aged steak if available. Better marbling, best texture and flavor. You'll need it. Be especially suspicious of choice grade filet mignon on sale around the holidays and at discounted grocers. In my experience it's not from the best beef and is often very bland, dry or even stringy. This is when you're honestly better off choosing another cut, like flank or New York Strip, which are still fairly lean albeit more marbled.
What we have here are two issues to tackle. The first is preparing the filet mignon correctly so that it doesn't overcook. The second is serving it with a sauce that lets the meat shine but also won't monopolize your calories (or time) for the day. In my recent post, I shared how to get started when you're ready to dive into the world of sous vide cooking. Make sure you've read that one as a primer. In this post, I'd like to show you how I achieve a perfectly cooked steak utilizing my sous vide circulator paired with the Bernzomatic TS8000 Max Heat Torch. Sous vide cooking is the best thing that ever happened to home cooks attempting to prepare steaks at home. I find that many people are still resistant to incorporating meat thermometers into their routine which is a problem when you want to be precise (and safe) cooking a steak. With a sous vide circulator, you bypass all of that. It's the true "set it and forget it" technique of the 21st century. There's even tables all over the internet telling you exactly how long to cook your steak, and at what temperature, to achieve the results you want. Doesn't get much easier than that. Before you follow this recipe you'll at least need to be familiar with the way your circulator functions and have it set up in the proper vessel for water storage. Today I used my Sansaire immersion circulator set in a large stock pot. It's a very basic setup and probably the one most of you are going to be doing at home. For other options, please refer to the previous tutorial.
Sous vide cooking is especially useful for lean cuts like filet mignon because you want to get an evenly cooked rare to medium rare temperature all the way through the steak, without the bulls-eye of grayish overcooked meat around the perimeter. There's less fat in filet mignon and less of a safety net when you get to flipping it back and forth in a hot skillet. In a sous vide water bath, a one-inch thick filet mignon takes an hour to cook but you can hold it up to two and a half hours*, which is great if you need to coordinate dinner service. The only real downside to preparing steaks sous vide is that the surface of the steak gets pretty wet during the cooking process. Typically, you would finish the steak on a grill or searing hot skillet for just a minute or two. Perhaps even with a butter bath like the restaurant chefs do. All those things work, it's just that you are definitely at risk of overcooking the meat you took the time to get to a specific temperature. In the photo below, I did this recipe using my sous vide machine at 128°F and finished the steak with a butter bath in the cast iron skillet.
It was pretty good, but as you can see there is a slight well-done ring around the edges of the meat, and the meat did start to go past rare as it approached center. A few months later, I redid a photoshoot for this recipe.
The steak was cooked to the exact same temperature. This time, I seared it with my torch instead of in the pan. See the difference? The torch applies heat so quickly to the outer surfaces of the steak that you can get a crusty sear within a matter of a few seconds. Not one spot was overcooked. (I also sprung for prime filet mignon here, illustrating my earlier point about the quality of the meat itself.) The sous vide + torch combo is the ultimate way to prepare a precisely cooked steak. That's definitely the sort of thing that should matter when you're going out of your way for special occasions. It's also just so mind-blowingly easy that there's no reason not to use this technique for any steak dinner. The best part is not even needing to turn your stove on!
Here's a brief video of the sous vide and torch techniques in action!
Now that you cooked your filet mignon to perfection, the remaining issue to deal with is dressing the finished steak with some sort of sauce that won't defeat the point of choosing a lean cut. This problem is fairly easy to fix. When in doubt I always turn to herb sauces made with a good olive oil for richness. They add a punch of bright flavor that compliments just about any meat, fish or vegetable. When I think of steak my mind immediately goes to chimichurri. It's a sauce of Argentine origin but oddly enough every Cuban restaurant I went to in Florida served it with skirt steak and a side of rice, beans and plantains. So that was always my point of reference. Classically the sauce is made with lots of fresh parsley and includes dried oregano, garlic, vinegar, and lots of good olive oil. It's easy to find variations and I have thrown this sauce together with almost any herb I happen to have on hand in there. On this particular day I was low on both parsley and cilantro (my default choices) so I used arugula instead. I love the bitterness of arugula and how tender the greens are. Since it works so well in pesto I wasn't surprised that it worked in a chimichurri sauce. The sauce comes together in minutes, so you can do that while the steak cooks. Leftovers are incredible over eggs the next day. (Or you could just make this recipe for breakfast in the first place. Serve the filet mignon and chimichurri with sunny side up eggs, which means you get that yummy yolk to dip your steak in as well. It's a win win.) All you need to know here is that chimichurri is a guilt free sauce. Drizzle it over everything with reckless abandon.
You might notice that I also seasoned my steaks in this recipe with a simple coffee rub. This is also the cheat code. Coffee enhances beefy flavors and really boosts color. I've always loved a good coffee rub, but it also became a trick I turned to when searing sous vide steaks, because it makes up for the lack in color you're often left with. The little bit of brown sugar in the rub helps with caramelization when the steak gets torched. It's optional, so feel free to omit if you're not including sugar in your diet. Same for the honey in the chimichurri, which balances out the acidity and bitterness of the herbs. I often turn to this recipe when I'm on Whole30 and don't feel like it's missing much without.
In summary, when dealing with lean cuts of steak, sous vide is definitely the way to go. Finish it off with a torch like the Bernzomatic TS8000 to achieve the best sear without risking overcooked meat. Pair the cooked steak with a bright, tangy chimichurri sauce to keep it healthy without sacrificing flavor. All three parts of this approach are outlined in the recipe steps below, and if filet mignon isn't your thing no worries. Use this recipe on your steak of choice, just adhere to suggested cook time and temperature with the sous vide portion of the process. My absolute favorite cut is hanger steak, and this is exactly how I would still prepare it. Enjoy!
Extra virgin olive oil to cover, approx 1/3 c.
Notes: To make this a Whole30 compliant dish, skip the brown sugar and honey. Make sure you read all other labels including the fish sauce. If you're a sous vide rookie, check out The Kitchenista's Guide to Getting Started with Sous Vide Cooking before you begin.
Turn on your sous vide circulator per manufacturer's instructions, setting the water temperature for your preferred steak finish. For filet mignon, I recommend around 125°F for rare, up to no more than 134° for the upper range of medium rare. In the example here, my steak was cooked to 128°F.
Mix together the salt, coffee, pepper, brown sugar and paprika. Season steaks on all sides. After seasoning, transfer steaks to a freezer safe zip bag or vacuum sealed bag. Wait for the water to reach the desired temperature setting before placing the steaks in the water. If using a plastic zip bag, leave it partially unsealed. Holding the unsealed end of the bag above water, submerge the rest of the bag under water to push air out before sealing completely.
For temperatures up to 130°F, cook the steaks at least one hour or up to two and a half hours if you need to hold them longer. For temperatures beyond 130°F, you can hold the steaks up to four hours safely.
Combine arugula, herbs, shallot, garlic, lemon, vinegar, fish sauce, honey and pepper flakes in food processor. Pulse until finely minced. Stir in enough olive oil to cover herbs and season to taste with salt & pepper. Set aside until needed to let flavors meld.
The fish sauce adds a little umami, which will also enhance the meatiness of the steak. If you don't already have it on hand, try soy sauce instead.
Alternatively, you can utilize a large mortar and pestle for better texture, because it does not tear the herbs so harshly. This is my preferred way to make herb sauces when possible. Start by grinding the arugula, herbs, shallot and garlic until it's all mashed together, and the greens are silky. It helps to add a pinch of salt and drizzle of olive oil at this step. Stir in all remaining ingredients, with olive oil to cover the herbs. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Once steaks are cooked, remove from water bath and transfer to a rack set over a heavy baking pan, or similar heat safe setup. Pat dry.
The next step should be done in a well-ventilated area and only on a surface that can withstand high heat. Holding the torch three to four inches above the steak, torch the surface and sides to achieve a crusty finish. Move the torch so the flame reaches evenly across the surface without charring one spot too much. Use tongs to flip the steak over and torch the other side. Repeat with the second steak.
You'll notice I didn't add any oil or butter during the cooking process. I tested it both ways and thought that it created a slightly acrid taste due to the intensity of the flame. If you really wanted to incorporate butter, just brush the steaks with melted butter after torching.
Transfer seared steaks to a cutting board. Slice against the grain.
To plate, spoon some of the chimichurri sauce on a plate or serving platter. Fan the steak slices over the chimichurri. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with a tiny pinch of finishing salt (or Kosher salt if nothing else.) Serve with additional chimichurri sauce on the side.
I finished off this meal with a salad and side of crispy pan-fried plantains. Roasted potatoes, boiled yucca or even mashed cauliflower would also be an excellent fit, as would rice and black beans.


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Whether you consider yourself a semi-professional photographer or you are just looking for ways to enhance your family's photo album, it is always a good idea to learn about how you can take better pictures of the Smoky Mountains. Not only will this help improve your skills as a photographer in general, it will also ensure your vacation photos will be the ones all of your loved ones will be talking about long after the trip is over.
To get started bettering your photos, read through our tips below!
The most important step in making sure you capture the best pictures of the Smoky Mountains possible is to pick the right location. There are several picturesque placed in and around the national park. The trick is to decide which of these amazing locations is right for you.
You can do so by deciding what kind of story you want your photos to tell. For example, if you want to capture the moments of your family or friends hiking a new trail, then clearly your subject will be the natural and unique views found along the way. If you want to capture the history found inside of the park, you may want to visit one of the areas that are known for its historical structures and homesites. If you simply want to capture the majestic mountains, then you should consider going to an overlook or one of the balds that offer views of the mountain range below.
The next tip we have to help you take better pictures of the Smoky Mountains is to pick the right time of day to start your adventure. We recommend getting an early start because it gives you time before the light of the sun becomes too harsh and you lose depth in your photos. Plus, the soft light of morning also gives your pictures an added peaceful touch if you can catch it when the sun first stretches out from the sky.
If you aren't a morning person, early evening is also a good time to take pictures of the Smokies. Similar to earlier in the day, there is a sense of calm you can capture with the light during this time which adds an interesting element to your photos.
Depending on your camera, you can always adjust your settings to make up for the light if your only option is to go in the middle of the day. However, most of that is done in post-process editing.
The last thing you want to experience when you are taking pictures of the Smoky Mountains is to go to snap the photo to discover your battery is dead or your memory card is full. Not only does it prevent you from taking new photos, it also means your photo adventure is over.
However, you can easily avoid this by making sure you pack an extra set of batteries and a couple of spare memory cards in your bag when you set out. There is a good chance you won't need these items, but you will be thankful to have them if you do.
Keep in mind, batteries and memory cards are not something you can find at one of the visitor centers in the park. You will need to stop somewhere on your way in or bring them from home.
You never know what exactly you are going to find when you go on a photo adventure in the Smoky Mountains. Yes, you will capture stunning views of the mountains and the natural landscape, but the details in the pictures of the Smoky Mountains always seem to change.
This could be a close up on a new flower you haven't seen before, a wildlife creature hiding in the edge of the forest or a new angle on your favorite historical cabin. All of these are sights are easy to capture with your camera, but if you aren't looking for photographical moments, then you may miss it.
This is especially important if you are photographing family or friends while they are doing something. Plus, candid shots always make for a good story later.
You don't often get the perfect picture on the first try. That is why we always recommend you try to take a couple of photos at a time. When you do so, make sure you change the frame a little bit to make sure you are capturing the full story of the moment.
You can do this by adjusting how far you are zoomed in, where you want to focal point to be on the image, shifting how you frame the picture in the viewfinder or changing from horizontal to a vertical view. All of these small adjustments can lead to significant changes in your final image.
It is also a good idea to always make sure you take a couple of photos just in case something is out of focus or blurry on your initial take.
There are a ton of uses for a tripod to make your photo taking experience better. Not only does the use of the stand cut down on the chance of blurring your pictures, it also gives you a little more room for creativity when capturing the moments.
For example, if you are taking pictures at night you can lengthen the exposure a little bit to let in more light which will bring out more details of your photo. This is also a good technique if you want to capture the stars in the sky at night.
Tripods also allow you to be in some of the pictures you take as well. Instead of trying to extend your arm and hope you and your loved ones are all in the frame, you can set up the tripod, set a short timer, and jump in front of the lens before the picture is taken.
Now that you know how to start taking better pictures of the Smoky Mountains, it is time to start planning your next photographers getaway today! Start your search by browsing all of the amazing places to stay in the Smoky Mountains on our website. From peaceful campgrounds to relaxing cabins, we have everything you need to plan the perfect adventure!


The size of the outbreak triggered by the traveler is the largest to date.
How to stop this outbreak in Korea is an emergency matter. Due to the lack of experience with MERS in Korea, and limited experience with SARS in 2003 compared with China, Vietnam, Singapore or Canada the needed well-coordinated effective response will be more challenging.
Although not a strict analogy, this central theme of a new pathogen causing an outbreak, or an old pathogen (like Ebola in West Africa in 2013-2015, or West Nile Virus in the USA in 1999-onward) causing an outbreak for the first time in a new part of the world the critical practical knowledge-from-experience is lacking or at least limited.
A central innovation is needed for an effective and rapid global response to new outbreaks. One that distills and shares immediately the all-of-society coordinated response "best practices". Most importantly, we must share how such "best practices' were implemented in prior outbreaks of the identical (e.g., Ebola in Uganda, DRC or Gabon prior to West Africa) or similar (e.g., SARS and MERS in Asia or the Middle East) pathogens.
This comprehensive approach requires innovative leadership because "best practices" must be immediately transferred not only to public health officials and epidemiologists, but also hospital and outpatient settings, as well as political leadership and the media to optimize outbreak communications.
Such a whole-of-society immediate and coordinated response is likely best done via the United Nations.