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Ecuador's Left-Wing Success Story
It doesn't fit with neoliberal orthodoxy, but President Rafael Correa has made remarkable progress. Will the next government sustain it?
By Mark Weisbrot
Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa speaks at a forum in Guatemala City, Guatemala, on August 19, 2014. (AP Photo / Moises Castillo)
In a shift supported and welcomed in Washington, Latin America has been moving to the right in the last year or so. Three of South America's largest economies—Brazil, Argentina, and Peru—now have right-wing presidents with close ties to Washington and its foreign policy. The standard "Washington Consensus" narrative, while ignoring any US role in the region, sees the left governments that were elected in South America over the past couple decades as having ridden a commodities boom to populist victories, with handouts to the poor and unsustainable spending. When that boom collapsed, the story goes, so did the finances of left governments and therefore their political fortunes.1
But this is a highly exaggerated and self-serving narrative. Ecuador is a good example of how a left government achieved success over the past decade through positive and creative changes in economic policy, as well as financial, institutional, and regulatory reform.2
The details are also worth looking at because Ecuador's experience shows that much of the rhetoric about how "globalization" restricts the choices of governments to those that please international investors is also exaggerated. It turns out that even a relatively small, middle-income developing country can adopt workable alternative policy options—if people can elect a government that is independent and responsible enough to use them.3
Ecuador has cut poverty by 38 percent, increased spending on education and healthcare, and raised per capita income.
The results for the decade of left government in Ecuador (2007-16) include a 38 percent reduction in poverty and a 47 percent reduction in extreme poverty. Social spending as a percentage of GDP doubled, including large increases in spending on education and healthcare. Educational enrollment increased sharply for ages 17 and under, and spending on higher education as a percent of GDP became the highest in Latin America. Average annual growth of income per capita was much higher than in the prior 26 years (1.5 versus 0.6 percent), and inequality was considerably reduced.4
Public investment as a percent of GDP more than doubled, and the results were widely appreciated in new roads, hospitals, schools, and access to electricity.5
Rafael Correa was elected president of Ecuador in 2006 and took office in January of 2007. A former economy minister who was trained in the United States, he set out to fix some of the structural and institutional problems that had kept Ecuador from advancing. Policy was handicapped by the fact that Ecuador had adopted the US dollar as its currency in 2000. This meant that the government couldn't influence its exchange rate and was limited in how much it could use monetary policy. And it reduced the Central Bank's ability to act as a lender of last resort to the banking system.6
This meant that the government had to be more efficient and creative, and exert more control over the financial system. In 2008, a new constitution was approved in a referendum, and the central bank—which was previously "independent" and mandated to focus on low inflation—was now made part of the government's economic team. This was very important in coordinating economic policy. The conventional wisdom among most economists—and a pillar of neoliberalism—is that central banks should be independent of elected officials. In practice, this usually means that they are unaccountable to the public, but not so independent of powerful financial interests.7
Success depended on major institutional reforms, financial regulation, and smart policy choices.
A new law in 2009 required that banks in Ecuador bring 45 percent of their liquid assets back into the country; this requirement increased to 60 percent in 2012, and the actual level was more than 80 percent by 2015. These and other reforms that kept dollars in the country were essential to overcoming the new government's first serious challenge: the world financial crisis of 2008 and world recession of 2009. Ecuador was one of the hardest-hit countries in the hemisphere, since oil prices collapsed and the government depended on oil for the majority of its revenue. Another major source of dollars, remittances—mostly money sent home by Ecuadorians working abroad—also collapsed during the recession. This double shock could have caused a prolonged recession or depression, but it didn't, thanks to large increases in government spending and a large stimulus in 2009. The recession lasted just three quarters, costing about 1.3 percent of GDP.8
The next big economic shock was the much more prolonged collapse in oil prices that began in the third quarter of 2014. This time, the government was even more creative: In addition to some expansionary fiscal policy (i.e., running bigger budget deficits), the central bank actually engaged in quantitative easing, much as the US Federal Reserve did in response to the recession. Ecuador's central bank created billions of dollars that it lent to the government for spending (and also to state-owned banks). This was unexpected for a government that did not even have its own currency, but it proved to be very helpful in the recovery.9
The most important decision in bringing about Ecuador's current economic recovery was also perhaps the most unorthodox: The government imposed a variety of tariffs on imports under the World Trade Organization's provision for emergency balance-of-payments safeguards. This reduction of imports in 2015-16 added about 7.6 percentage points to GDP during those years. This counteracted spending cuts that the government had to make as revenues crashed.10
The government's legacy will be tested in an election this Sunday for president and national assembly.
The government of Correa and his party (Alianza PAIS) was thus able to achieve considerable economic and social progress, despite two recessions caused by serious external shocks. Contrary to the Washington narrative, this depended on major institutional reforms, financial regulation, and smart policy choices, many of which went against the conventional neoliberal wisdom.11
Of course it helped that the president himself has a PhD in economics and knew what he was doing, and that he had a serious commitment to progressive governance from the beginning. Still, Correa's government had to fight powerful entrenched interests, including the bankers who owned most of the television media when he took office. A referendum in 2011 prohibited banks from owning media (and vice versa), and that helped to reduce their stranglehold on public debate. But the media have remained a powerful and politicized right-wing force, as in other countries with left governments—e.g. Brazil, where the major media led a successful effort last year to remove Workers' Party President Dilma Rousseff from office—despite the lack of any impeachable offense.12
The government's legacy will be tested in an election this Sunday for president and national assembly. The candidate of Correa's party is Lenín Moreno, who is well known for his national and international activism for disability rights (he himself has been in a wheelchair since he was shot in a robbery in 1998). Moreno, who is popular with his party and the public and promises to expand upon the economic and social gains of the past decade, is leading in the polls.13
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Moreno's closest opponent is Guillermo Lasso—not surprisingly, a big banker—who promises tax cuts, including the elimination of capital gains taxes, that will benefit mainly upper-income groups. Lasso lost to Correa in 2013 by a landslide. Next in line is right-wing former Congresswoman Cynthia Viteri, who wants to dismantle some of Correa's main reforms, including restoring the autonomy of the Central Bank, removing taxes on capital flight, reducing the power of the central government. Moreno needs 40 percent of the vote, plus at least a 10-point lead on the next runner-up, in order to win in the first round. Many pre-election polls in Ecuador are unreliable, but Moreno is generally seen as leading, if not necessarily by enough to win in the first round.14
Why does this election matter? As Noam Chomsky pointed out last month: "During this century, Latin America, for the first time in 500 years, has freed itself from Western imperialism. Last century, that's the United States." The "pink tide" is also a rare event in world history: citizens in developing countries winning economic and social progress through democratic elections (very few of the development success stories of the 20th century or even more recently, e.g. China, have been electoral democracies). From 2002 to 2014, the poverty rate for Latin America dropped from 43.9 to 28.2 percent, after rising over the previous two decades.15
All of these gains—national sovereignty, social progress, democracy—are proving tough to hang on to as progressive forces in the region face a slowing world and regional economy; a resurgent right that still controls most of their countries' wealth, income, and media; and in some cases their own economic mistakes. And if all that weren't enough, there is Washington, which for the past 16 years has had a simple strategy: Get rid of all the left governments that we can get rid of, and make sure they never come back. (See e.g., here, here, here, here, and here.) Nobody is expecting anything better from the new US regime.16
It may not get a lot of media attention here, but supporters and opponents of Latin America's moves toward independence and progressive government in the 21st century will be following this election.17
Mark WeisbrotMark Weisbrot is codirector of the Center for Economic and Policy Research in Washington, DC, and president of Just Foreign Policy. His latest book is Failed: What the "Experts" Got Wrong About the Global Economy (2015, Oxford University Press).

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Have you ever seen London from the sky?
A good friend of mine recently sent me a couple of pictures from this beautiful city that I just couldn't resist not to share with you! They were all taken from a helicopter. Although it may all be part of a strategy to make me move to London, I am, indeed, all the more convinced it is an incredible city!


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Membership in the following clubs or activities are voluntary and do not affect classroom grades. Please see "Requirements to Participate" below.
Safety Patrol: Grades 4-5
Sponsor: Mr. Baugess
The safety patrol program is offered to fourth and fifth grade students. The purpose of safety patrol is to help ensure the safety of our students. Safety patrol members will help students get safely to and from their cars, through the crosswalks, and to the daycare buses. We will be looking for students that can and will set a good example for the whole school by being courteous, respectful, dependable, and who maintain academic excellence.
*Students will have a daily assignment in the morning or afternoon.
Vandever Select Choir: 5th Grade
Sponsor: Gammache
Vandevers Select Choir is for students who love to sing! Choir is open to fifth grade students only. Students will have opportunities to perform concerts and go on field trips throughout the year. To be in choir, students must have a permission slip signed by a parent/guardian, display good behavior, and must keep a C average or above in all of their classes.
TIGER Club: Grades 3-5
Sponsors: TBD
Are you a TIGER? Do you enjoy helping others? Can you start a chain reaction of kindness? If you answered YES to any of these questions this is the right club for you! Vandever's TIGER Club follows the districts Tiger Challenge initiative to promote Tenacity, Integrity, Gratitude, Expectations and Respect into our daily lives. We need YOU to help Make a Difference!
Kids for Christ: Grades Kindergarten-5
Sponsor: TBD
Kids for Christ is a club that allows students to come together to pray and worship.
Maintain a minimum of a 70% grade average in all subjects. Member's grades will be checked at progress report times. If any grade falls below 70%, club member will be placed on academic watch. Grade average must meet 70% requirement by end of the trimester or club member will be dismissed from club for the remainder of the school year.
Habitual behavior issues or frequent office referrals will result in dismissal. Review of club members' conduct will be assessed each trimester. Determination of membership reinstatement will be addressed on an individual basis.
Attendance is vitally important. Successful performances depend on the club member's dedication. If a club member has three (3) unexcused absences, s/he will be dismissed from the club for the remainder of the school year. Excused absences include illnesses, doctor appointment, and family emergency. Three (3) tardies will equal one unexcused absence. All absences/tardies will require notification from parent.
Note to Parents
Club members may be dropped off no earlier than 8 a.m. for a morning club meeting.
Siblings may not be dropped off with club members.
A permission slip/contract must be signed by both a parent and the student in order for a student to participate in any of the clubs.
Students will not be able to sign up for clubs until after school starts.
If you have any questions or need clarification, please feel free to contact a sponsoring teacher at 918-259-4490.
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All content and data is extracted from reliable sources, with original copy. The information I gathered was overwhelming and far-reaching, but was narrowed down to a practical amount for the general Seattle public to understand. The result gives people who are curious about the topic, through simple questions and (sometimes not so simple) answers, an introduction (a "point of entry") to issues within immigration detention, how immigration detention impacts individuals, and how this impact hits near Seattle, just two hours south in Tacoma.


There are 2 types of divorces in Thailand. These are Contested Divorces which tend to be very costly and then there are Uncontested Divorces which are much cheaper and are normally called Administrative Divorces. Speak to a Divorce Lawyer in Thailand before signing any agreements with regards to your divorce in Thailand.
An uncontested divorce is the administrative form of divorce in Thailand. It is preferred because it is swift and straightforward. For this divorce, parties do not need to have a ground to sever their marriage. Their mutual agreement to end the marital consortium is enough. The spouses must be physically present when applying for an uncontested divorce. It is conducted at the local register which is known as the amphur, amphoe or khet.
Contested divorce is judicial or court divorce. One party to the marriage is given recourse to go to the courts to end his/her marriage if any of the grounds provided under Thai law is attendant. This is usually availed of if there is a definite ground for divorce but only one of the parties is amenable to ending the marriage, or if one party has been absentee, and the absence has been a detriment to the other. Another reason to have this divorce is if there are disagreements on child custody and marital property sharing which the parties cannot settle by themselves, and the court's intervention is necessary to put an end to the marriage and the accompanying issues. Contested divorce is also the remedy of some couples who have not registered their marriage in Thailand but have been residing or working in Thailand for a reasonable length of time.
Thai's usually end their marriage through an uncontested divorce. They favor this option because it averts further conflict between husband and wife, as well as their families. As much as they can, Thai couples will settle issues on the sharing of child custody and marital property privately. Only in rare cases when a compromise can no longer be reached do they consult with a lawyer to assist them in the drafting of a Thailand divorce agreement which they will register at the amphur when they get their divorce in Thailand.
The rapid exposure of Thailand to the world in terms of commerce and tourism has resulted in many marriages between Thai nationals and foreigners. Unfortunately, differences between cultures and language have strained some relationships and Thailand divorce has become inevitable in these cases.
Almost always, the Thai spouse will suggest an uncontested divorce if the marriage registration took place in Thailand, as the uncontested divorce is more known and favored by Thais. Foreigners must take extra care before proceeding to have an uncontested divorce. The reason is that not all countries recognize this form of divorce. Many countries now recognize the uncontested divorce but only under special circumstances. It may pose more problems especially if the foreigner has plans of remarrying.
Foreigners who want to divorce in Thailand must seek the advice of a lawyer so they may be guided if and how they can proceed to divorce. Your Thailand divorce lawyer must be able to advise you whether your home country will recognize a divorce that you will receive in Thailand. There are cases where couples would go through a divorce only to find out that their State cannot recognize their foreign divorce.


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H is for Hale and Hearty Health.
There is nothing so limiting to personal freedom as ill health, and in this land of the free, the personal freedom of a truly healthy body is eroding at every turn.
Some may consider the phrase Hale and Hearty somewhat redundant. I do not. Although they both allude to the health of a person, their meanings are subtly different.
I think the sum says more than the parts about a person's Health.
Hearty – strong, exuberant, vigorous.
Health – the general condition of the body or mind with reference to soundness and vigor.
I've known more than a few people free from disease, who were not hearty. Without the Hearty (strength, vigor…) there cannot be total health.


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Cyberpunk 2077 release contributed to digital sales record in December - SuperData
Digital games saw a significant sales increase year-over-year setting a $12 billion record for the month of December, thanks in part to the release of Cyberpunk 2077.
According to SuperData figures, the release of Cyberpunk 2077 helped digital PC sales grow 40% year-over-year (yoy).
December also saw 15% growth from the prior year with the total monthly revenue ever. Mobile grew 5% yoy while console earnings grew 16%.
The SuperData report states Cyberpunk 2077 had the biggest game launch of all time based on digital revenue and digital units sold, which were around 10.2 million. The game broke records despite issues and the removal of the game from the PlayStation Store. As for digital sales, 80% were on PC, likely due to the delisting on PlayStation and the overall state of the console versions.
Moving on to other games, Among Us player numbers may have fallen from their November peak, but it was still 2.8 times as popular as Roblox, the next most-popular title. The title also released on Switch in December, moving 3.2 million copies, and it was the highest-earning version of the game for December.
The release of the Cayo Perico Heist for GTA Online resulted in the game earning the highest monthly digital earnings ever. Player numbers also grew 46% from November.
On PC and console, Fortnite earnings were at their highest since August 2020, and player numbers were larger than at any point since August 2019. In December, the limited-time Marvel Comics event brought in 15.3 million concurrent players.
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The Callback
By: Maddie Ziegler
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Bunheads meets The Kicks in this second novel in a brand-new middle grade trilogy from New York Times bestselling author, dancer, model, and actress Maddie Ziegler! After a successful first competition, twelve-year-old Harper is eager to keep on making her mark in Dance Starz, But lately, she's having a bit of "dancer's block," In her one-on-one with her teacher, Harper is reminded that dancing isn't just about the spins and leaps; it's about the emotion and passion for dancing, too. And lately, she hasn't felt that Harper has been living up to her usual standards. Vanessa will be choosing the first soloist to compete at the next competition for the team, and suggests to Harper that she find a way to figure out how to get that mojo back. Thanks to a chance conversation, Harper joins the school musical. Not only is this an opportunity to polish up her stage presence, but as the newbie at school, Harper is excited to make some more friends. But some of the teammates are not thrilled that Harper has to do something else other than dance team. Plus, their biggest rivals, The Belles, are looking to go toe-to-toe with them in the upcoming competition--and both teams have something to prove. Harper realizes that the musical, dance team, and school might be a little much. Can she figure out how to find her balance--on-stage and off?
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Homecoming: Former Ole Miss quarterback returns to Oxford as opposing coach
OXFORD — When Ole Miss hosts Southeastern Louisiana on Saturday, a familiar face will be roaming the sideline. But he will be wearing unfamiliar colors.
Former Ole Miss quarterback Micheal Spurlock, who played in 20 games for the Rebels between 2003-05, will return to Oxford this weekend as the visiting team's wide receivers coach. Spurlock, an Indianola native who played eight years in the NFL as a receiver and return man, is in his second season as a full-time college position coach.
This is not the path Spurlock says he expected his life to take.
"No way. If I wrote the story 10 times, it never would've come out with this ending," Spurlock told the Clarion Ledger. "But you know the old saying, 'If you love what you do, you'll never work a day?' I feel like I can do this 18 hours a day and not feel like it's work because I enjoy the guys I work with. You spend long hours with them, but they become your family. And then the kids you work with. To me, they've become my kids."
Spurlock's journey from Ole Miss to Hammond, Louisiana, involved more stops than a bus trip from Los Angeles to New York. Between 2006 and 2014, Spurlock bounced from Arizona to Tampa to San Francisco to Dallas to Jacksonville to San Diego to Chicago before he announced his retirement from professional football. He ended his career with two punt return touchdowns, three kick return touchdowns and three receiving touchdowns.
Upon retiring, Spurlock returned home to Mississippi with his wife and six kids. Boredom set in pretty quick.
"You don't realize it, but most of your life if you're a player, you had someone setting a schedule for you," Spurlock said. "All of a sudden, [my wife and I] would wake up and look at each other and say, 'What do you want to do today?'"
For Spurlock, the answer to that question often involved heading to the local ballpark to watch kids play baseball. Soon after, Spurlock's wife encouraged him to take up coaching, since he obviously liked interacting with and imparting wisdom upon young athletes.
So Spurlock volunteered as a coach at Philadelphia High School. Soon after, he spent some time at Coahoma Community College. Then, in 2016, he started an internship with the Dallas Cowboys. By 2017, former Ole Miss assistant coach Frank Wilson had offered Spurlock a position as a quality control assistant at UTSA.
It was there where Spurlock met Frank Scelfo. He was UTSA's offensive coordinator, and Spurlock's cubicle was right outside of Scelfo's office. The two would talk every day. So when Scelfo was hired as Southeastern Louisiana's head coach, he offered to bring Spurlock with him.
"People always say 'I want to help you' in this profession," Spurlock said. "He was a man of his word."
The job has been a blessing for Spurlock. He's only three hours from his hometown and happy to be working in the Southeast again. But more than that, he's happy to have found a job where he can make a difference in the lives of young people.
When reflecting on how important Ole Miss was to his life, Spurlock said the school helped turn him from an 18-year-old kid into a 23-year-old man. Now he's getting to do the same with the players he coaches. It's the relationships that matter to Spurlock, who said he looks forward to getting invites to weddings and birthdays 20 years from now because of the difference he's making today.
It's not as if this will be Spurlock's first return trip to Oxford since 2005. His brother-in-law works at Oxford High School, so he stops by on recruiting trips any time he's in the area.
But the chance to coach at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium this Saturday, even if it's for the opposing team? It'll be a special opportunity for Spurlock.
"There's nothing but family there," Spurlock said of Oxford and Ole Miss. "But just for one day I have to go and compete against them."
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"In accordance with CUNY policy, effective September 2012, smoking and tobacco use will be prohibited in all areas that comprise Hunter College. This includes indoor locations as well as outdoor locations such as entrances and exits to buildings, outdoor terraces and parking lots. Futhermore, vehicles that are owned, leased or operated by Hunter College are also included in this policy. There is no sale of cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, cigars, chewing or pipe tobacco at any facility, location, or vending machine owned, leased, operated or maintained by Hunter College or its contractors."
Hunter College respects an individuals choice to use tobacco, however, in accordance with CUNY policy we must restrict and discourage tobacco use on college property. We are looking forward to working with our neighbors and internal constituents to create a tobacco free campus out of respect for others and the environment.
"Effective no later than September 4, 2012, the following shall be prohibited at The City University of New York: (i) the use of tobacco on all grounds and facilities under CUNY jurisdiction, including indoor locations and outdoor locations such as playing fields; entrances and exits to buildings; and parking lots; (ii) tobacco industry promotions, advertising, marketing, and distribution of marketing materials on campus properties; and (iii) tobacco industry sponsorship of athletic events and athletes."


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462 Runway Girl Network and the Passenger Experience
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Aviation journalist Mary Kirby talks about the airline passenger experience. Also, ATC privatization, drones and wildfires, a new Air France airline targeted at Millennials, congressional action to address airline seat size and pitch, and airline revenue from fees and frequent flyer programs.
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Mary Kirby has covered the aviation industry for almost 20 years as both a journalist and an editor. After working many years for Flightglobal, she launched Runway Girl Network, which delivers news and intelligence about the airline passenger experience industry, and also highlights the work and accomplishments of women in aviation. Runway Girl Network is a go-to site that encompasses a B2B2C model.
Mary describes the objectives of Runway Girl Network and gives us the benefit of her knowledge concerning current airline passenger experience issues. Seat space, both width and pitch, continues to grow as a concern in the eyes of the flying public.
We also talk about the job of aviation journalists today, and the role of the vocal passenger. Mary considers lessons learned from the Network and the need for increased diversity of gender and color among those writing about the passenger experience. We also look at the gap in coverage of the passenger experience from the perspective of those with disabilities or reduced mobility.
Be sure to visit the Runway Girl Network website, follow the Network on Facebook and on Twitter at @RunwayGirl.
Sully mobilizes pilots against ATC privatization
In a 31-second ad available at ATCnotforsale.com, "Sully" Sullenberger says that privatizing ATC would hand "control to the largest airlines, giving them the keys to the kingdom."
Drones continue to cause problems for wildfire crews
Unauthorized drones have continued to fly into wildfire areas, sometimes halting aerial firefighting activities.
Drones can help, hinder fighting wildfires
The article explores some ways that drones could assist with fighting wildfires.
Meet 'Joon,' Air France's new airline for Millennials
In its press release [PDF] Air France describes Joon as a Millennial-focused carrier "aimed at a young working clientele whose lifestyles revolve around digital technology." Air France plans to start operating medium-haul flights from Paris-Charles de Gaulle later this year, with long-haul flights in mid-2018.
'SEAT Act': Congress set to finally push back against shrinking airline seats
Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN) introduced H.R.1467, the Safe Egress in Air Travel (SEAT) Act into the FAA reauthorization bill as an amendment. The amendment would ask the FAA to study evacuations and issue regulations for minimum safe-seat sizes.
Which airlines earn most from fees, frequent flyer programs?
The annual study of airline ancillary revenues from IdeaWorks Company and Cartrawler, is out. For 2016, the big U.S. legacy airlines are the ones hauling in the most ancillary revenues.
Nicki and her flight instructor.
In May, we received an email from listener Nicki. She was asking our advice about starting flying lessons in her late 30s and making a possible career change into flying. Nicki enjoys flying and in college, her friends used to take her up and let her fly the plane. At the time, Nicki couldn't afford flying lessons and even now it would be a stretch for her.
Well, Nicki has started to take some steps and sent us a recording describing her progress so far.
Oppose Air Traffic Control Privatization
The Consultants Have Won: Air France's New Airline is Named Joon
The Wings Over New Zealand Show Aviation Podcast
This entry was posted in Episodes and tagged ATC, drone, Joon, PaxEx, regulations on July 26, 2017 by maxflight.
437 Aviation News Roundtable
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A roundtable discussion of current aviation news, issues, and topics from our listeners. They include: the effects of the U.S. immigration ban on airlines and airports, the impacts of new executive orders on regulations like 3rd class medical reform, the bad news for Santa Monica airport, American Airlines passes on in-seat screens, another airline is grounded by a computer problem, clarity on ADS-B for non-electric aircraft, a review ordered of the F-35C and the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet. Also, glass cockpit vs. round gages, the 2017 Aerospace Media Awards, a warm airline story from Alaska, exploding airline tires, and the Global Supertanker 747 in action.
Jodi Bromer, #AvGeek, EMS pilot.
How Trump's abrupt immigration ban sowed confusion at airports, agencies
President Trump signed an executive order that fulfilled a campaign promise for new immigration policy. The order restricts immigration from seven predominantly Muslim countries, it shuts off refugee admission for 120 days, and bans admission of Syrian refugees until further notice. This caused a certain amount of confusion among airlines, airports, government agencies, and the public. Demonstrations against the change broke out at many airports.
Presidential Executive Order on Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs
Among other provisions, this executive order requires that for every new regulation issued, at least two prior regulations must be identified for elimination. How this impacts an agency like FAA is uncertain.
Regulations on Hold – EAA Monitoring Impact on Medical Reform
The Trump administration has ordered that no new regulations be published in the Federal Register. Also, that regulations that have been issued, but not yet taken effect, are pushed out 60 days. What does that mean for third-class Medical Reform, and the recently finalized Part 23 small aircraft certification regulations?
FAA Agreement allows Santa Monica to close its Airport after 2028
The FAA agreed to allow the City of Santa Monica to close the Santa Monica Airport as early as 2028. The City is also allowed to shorten the runway to just 3500 feet, eliminating larger business jets. Jack Pelton, CEO/Chairman of the Experimental Aircraft Association stated, "We were surprised at the announcement of the settlement between the FAA and the city of Santa Monica regarding its airport. It is certainly a disappointing development, first concerning the immediate ability to shorten the runway, and the ultimate ability to close the airport in 2028. While we can only guess at the inside discussions to reach this settlement as to our knowledge, the airport's stakeholders were not a part of it, the founding principles of FAA grant assurances are to maintain stability for an airport and its users as part of the national airspace system, above local political maneuvering."
For American Airlines New Technology Means Fewer In-Seat Screens
American Airlines believes in-seat entertainment screens are a technology without a future. So rather than install screens in the seats of its Boeing 737Max airplanes, the airline will offer passengers free entertainment they can watch on their mobile phones, tablets, and laptop computers.
FAA Clarifies ADS-B Mandate For Non-Electrical Aircraft
The ADS-B Out rule takes effect January 1, 2020. If your airplane was originally certified without an electrical system, the rule doesn't apply. But what if that same aircraft subsequently had batteries and an electrical starter installed?
Palm Beach County aviation head: Trump flight limits will hurt airport
POTUS vacations at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach. About 8 miles away is the Palm Beach County Park Airport, also called Lantana Airport. County commissioners are learning that they'll have to abide by the wishes of the Secret Service, and they are worried about the financial impact of operating restrictions.
Delta's U.S. Grounding Is Lifted After Latest Computer Glitch
Delta Air Lines experienced a computer problem that grounded U.S. domestic flights for 2 1/2-hours. About 170 flights were affected.
Mattis Orders Comparison Review of F-35C and Advanced Super Hornet
A Pentagon review of the capabilities and cost of two aircraft has been ordered by Defense Secretary James Mattis. He wants to compare the Lockheed Martin F-35C Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter and an upgraded version of the Boeing F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet.
Reports: Trump Says He's Cut $600 Million From F-35 Costs
President Donald Trump says that Lockheed has cut $600 million from the program cost for the F-35. This would be for the 90 planes of LRIP Lot 10 (Low-Rate Initial Production).
Pilots, Aviation & The Paradox of Progress
The paradox for aviators is that while automation makes flying easier for pilots, it is also "reducing the number of seats for them in the pointy end of airplanes."
Fabian, a 23 year old Aerospace Engineering & ATPL Student from Germany provides feedback on Micah's piece last episode on the death of Gene Cernan.
Hidden Figures, the movie about Katherine G. Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson – three African-American women who worked at NASA at the beginning of the U.S. manned space program.
Email Debt Forgiveness Day
Air Facts Journal, the journal for personal air travel – by pilots, for pilots.
2017 Aerospace Media Awards. The closing date for nominations is Friday 24th March 2017.
Foster Brooks (Airline Pilot)
Routehappy's 2017 WiFi Report
Delta flight makes unexpected landing in Cold Bay, FAA points to engine trouble. See also the picture album.
Il-76 in action fire fighting in Chile.
#SuperTanker en plena acción, registrado desde el aire. Qué notable. (#SuperTanker in full action, recorded from the air. How remarkable.)
Two aircraft are working with the 747 SuperTanker
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This entry was posted in Episodes and tagged ADS-B, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, F-35, medical, regulations, Trump on February 1, 2017 by maxflight.
424 A Center for Aviation Studies
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The Ohio State University's Center for Aviation Studies, a student pilot killed under mysterious circumstances, new wings for F-15C/Ds, new airline regulations, Bombardier layoffs, seat assignments by passenger size, hot props, airshow and air race reports, and a paint job that fails as a conspiracy theory.
Martin Rottler
Martin Rottler, M.S., CFI, is a Lecturer and the Industry Relations Coordinator for the Ohio State University's Center for Aviation Studies in Columbus, OH.
Martin explains the degree programs offered for students seeking professional pilot, management, operations, airport planning, or airport management careers. We discuss the passion for aviation that students have today, the cost of education and flight training, the pilot shortage, and accumulating hours with activities such as giving flight instruction, flying 135 cargo, and skydiving operations. Martin talks about efforts to increase student diversity, as well as pilot cadet programs in conjunction with airlines. These offer several benefits to students, including tuition reimbursement, airline company introductions, ground school, and social events.
As a lecturer, Martin is primarily responsible for teaching several courses a semester and advising students. As the Center's Industry Relations Coordinator, Martin is the primary point of contact for the program's industry partners across all facets of the aviation industry, including airlines, business aviation, and airports.
Martin brings a variety of aviation experiences to his teaching, having worked in Corporate Flight Operations for Cirrus Aircraft in Duluth, MN and in Flight Operations Quality Assurance at Korean Air in Seoul, South Korea. He currently holds a Commercial Pilot certificate, an Instrument Rating and is a Certified Flight Instructor.
Learn more about the Ohio State University's Center for Aviation Studies at aviation.osu.edu and follow the Center on Twitter at @cas_osu. Martin's home page is MartinRottler.net, he's @martinrottler on Twitter, and he's also has on Instragram.
Student Pilot Killed in East Hartford Crash Died of Smoke Inhalation, Thermal Injuries
Student pilot Feras M. Freitekh, a Jordanian national, was killed and his instructor, Arian Prevalla injured when their twin-engine Piper PA-34 crashed on Main Street, in East Hartford, Connecticut. The crash site is directly across the street from Pratt & Whitney. Reportedly, Freitekh was arguing with his instructor before the flight.
AOPA Asks Supreme Court to Hear Aircraft Liability Case
In 2005, an airplane crashed after an engine failure, killing the pilot. His spouse sued the engine manufacturer, claiming a carburetor design defect. In 2014, a U.S. District Court found that there was no design defect in the carburetor because the engine was certified and approved by the FAA. A U.S. Court of Appeals reversed the decision in April 2016, ruling that FAA certification of the engine did not mean there was no design defect, and the FAA does not preempt state law standards of care as far as aviation products liability goes.
USAF looks to push F-15C/Ds out to 2045!
How do you extend the service life of F-15C/Ds to 2045? With the F-15C/D Wing Replacement Program. The new wings will be based on the F-15E production wing
With his time on Air Force One short, Obama touts new airline regulations
President Obama recently described new regulations aimed at increasing airline competition protecting customers interests. Not all airlines are in favor of these rules, which include:
A refund of checked bag fees if your bags are delayed
Airlines have to publish more information about their on-time arrivals and lost baggage
Protections for disabled passengers
Greater price transparency for online ticket platforms
Bombardier plans to shed thousands of jobs through 2018
Bombardier plans to eliminate 7,500 more jobs as part of the company's previously announced five-year turnaround plan. The workforce reductions affect both the aircraft and rail businesses.
Hawaiian Airlines Will Continue to Assign Flight Seats Based on Passenger Weight
Federal complaints against Hawaiian Airlines claimed the airline practice of assigning seats only at the terminal discriminated against Samoans. The complaint has been denied and Hawaiian will continue the policy on flights between Honolulu and American Samoa.
This week, the conspiracy theorists came out to play. VFC-12 debuted a new camouflage scheme, based on the SU-34 Fullbacks seen in action over Syria. Photos of the new camo appeared first on Facebook, on a page that is dedicated to Adversary and Aggressor aircraft. The photos were then somehow hijacked into a story about the U.S. planning a "false flag" operation in Syria.
Photo by David Vanderhoof.
Ted attended the Red Bull Air Race in Indianapolis and sent us a great audio report.
Race plane, airliner, and helicopter at the Red Bull air race. Can you spot all three? Photo by Ted.
FS In Focus Show Podcast With Nick Anderson, Max Flight and Tracy Shiffman
Max Flight was a guest on the FS In Focus podcast with host Nicolas Jackson. The show aired live on Sky Blue Radio on October 15th, 2016. The episode starts with Capt. Nick from the Airline Pilot Guy podcast, then Max comes in at 1:03:00 talking jet engine technology. Tracy Shiffman from VATSIM's Worldflight charity group starts at 1:42:00.
Goodbye, Queen of the Skies
Brian has been traveling quite a bit lately, including to Singapore and Hong Kong. He did manage to see the last flight of the Cathay 747.
Huntington Beach Airshow
Back in California, Brian caught the Huntington Beach Airshow and recorded an interview with Staff Sgt Danny Wolfram of the United States Air Force. He was entertained by the "Screamin Sasquatch," a biplane with a jet engine.
Screamin' Sasquatch
Applications Open for EAA Founder's Innovation Prize
Do You Know Your Canary? [PDF] on the FAA Portable Reduced Oxygen Training Enclosure program.
Jodi Brommer and the Model 61 Long-EZ
Goolwa to Bankstown via Griffith Oct 2016 photo journal from Mark Newton.
Paul Filmer visited North Korea for the airshow and came back with some amazing photographs. Find some at Global Aviation Resource and more at Paul's site, Skippyscage.
This entry was posted in Episodes and tagged accident, air racing, airshow, AOPA, Bombardier, Education, F-15, flight training, Hawaiian Airlines, regulations on October 26, 2016 by maxflight.


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Are Diet Sodas And Unsweetened Drinks Good For Us?
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Sugar: it's in everything we eat, we love it, and it's absolutely killing us. Deaths from type 2 diabetes, obesity, and heart disease have all been linked to sugar intake, and yet our national consumption has never been higher. Thank goodness we had nutrition expert and bestselling author Cynthia Sass on the show to help navigate us through this sugar nightmare.
I know how sugary sodas can be. But I love them too much to stop drinking them completely. That's why I make the responsible decision and just drink diet sodas. They're sugar free, so they must be healthier. That's why they make them, right?
Wrong. The sugar-free sweeteners these sodas use can be just as bad, if not worse than their regular sugar counterparts. In fact, Cynthia want us to go one step further and eliminate all unnatural ingredients from our diets entirely. "I'm not a fan of anything artificial in food" she says, "whether it's colors, flavors, or sweeteners." There's enough natural food out there where we shouldn't be putting anything artificial into our bodies. "It's like polluting," she says, "when you're putting something in your body that serves no purpose and doesn't help you in any way."
There are serious health and diet consequences as well. Cynthia mentions that these artificial sweeteners have been shown to "disrupt appetite regulation," making it harder for your body to tell if you're hungry or full. They also may initiate a different type of "sweet tooth", one that will keep you going back to the "unsweetened" drink more than you should. Some statistics even show that people who drink diet soda actually weigh more than people who don't! Cynthia thinks this is probably a result of the "disrupted appetite regulation" mentioned earlier, and another reason why the sugar-free isn't necessarily the answer. Guess I'll think twice before my next Diet Coke!
Watch my full interview with Cynthia Sass here.
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On Friday's broadcast of CNN's "AC360", House Judiciary Committee member David Cicilline (D-RI) stated that "we intend" to bring Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker back before the committee in a deposition.
Whitaker is the first top Trump administration official to testify before Congress since Democrats won control of the House in the November midterm elections. Whitaker's exchanges with House Democrats sometimes got heated.
"If he were to continue to investigate the financial relationships without a broadened scope in his appointment, then this would raise serious concerns that the special counsel's investigation was a mere witch-hunt", he wrote.
Jamie Raskin, Democrat from Maryland, reacts as Whitaker tells the chair Nadler his time has expired for questioning. "I have not interfered in any way with the special counsel's investigation".
He also testified he had taken no actions related to the probe.
He said he was briefed beforehand about the indictment last month of Roger Stone, an informal adviser to Trump and a longtime political operative who helped launch the president's political career.
Other Democrats scolded Whitaker, with Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee, D-Texas, sternly telling him his humor was not appreciated. Trading Whitaker in for him will be one of the Trump presidency's rare blessings.
Trump critics and leftists mocked Whitaker as "unqualified and ignorant". The Maryland congressman noted that Whitaker's "fascinating career" included having "owned a daycare center, a concrete supply business, trailer sales, GOP activist, US attorney...."
Whitaker's highly anticipated testimony Friday had been in limbo after the Democratic-led committee approved a tentative subpoena to ensure that he appeared and answered questions. The letter declared Whitaker wouldn't appear before the panel, unless members withdrew a subpoena, compelling his testimony.


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Nigerian government signs agreement for digital skills development – 9jabase
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Many killed as armed bandits ambush Nigerian Air Force troops
An official was killed on Thursday when armed men ambushed troops of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) an official has said.
Many other air force troops were also injured in the ambush which was successfully repelled, NAF spokesperson Ibikunle Daramola said.
Many of the attackers were also reportedly killed.
Mr Daramola said "over 70 armed bandits" attacked the troops "at Ungwan Yako along the Kaduna-Birnin Gwari Road in Kaduna State."
"The gallant troops were able to fight their way through the ambush to the side of Birnin Gwari killing several bandits in the process," he said.
Birnin-Gwari and surrounding communities have suffered several attacks by armed bandits leading to the death of hundreds of people.
Many people have also been kidnapped for ransom by the bandits.
See the full statement by Mr Daramola, an air commodore, below.
Troops of the 271 Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Detachment, Birnin Gwari, on Thursday, January 9, 2020, foiled an ambush set up by over 70 armed bandits at Ungwan Yako along the Kaduna-Birnin Gwari Road in Kaduna State.
The gallant troops were able to fight their way through the ambush to the side of Birnin Gwari killing several bandits in the process.
Read also: Nigeria's ex-military chief diverted N1 billion meant for schools, hospitals to build private house – Witness
Unfortunately, one NAF personnel paid the supreme price in the process while some sustained varying degrees of injury.
UN pledges support to Nigeria's fight against corruption, insecurity – News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)
Editor IN· November 27, 2019
The deceased airman, Aircraftman Mukhtar Ibrahim, is scheduled to be buried today in accordance with Islamic rites while the injured personnel are currently receiving treatment at the NAF Hospital in Kaduna.
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, on behalf all officers, airmen, airwomen and civilian staff of the NAF, commiserates with the family of the fallen hero and prays that the Almighty grants his soul peaceful repose. The CAS has urged all NAF personnel to remain resolute and continue to work assiduously, in synergy with sister Services and other security agencies, to rid the Northwest of all criminal elements.
IBIKUNLE DARAMOLA
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Last week, after spending two long hours taking care of my car's regularly scheduled maintenance plus unexpected fitting with new tires, I treated myself to a visit to our local cafe. While sipping my decaf, I felt suddenly light-headed. I immediately assumed brain cancer, at which thought my heart began pounding at high anxiety and I began feeling over-warm; reason soon suggested perimenopause. Occam's razor and all that.
Needing air, I wandered outside and down the block to Peaceful Inspirations. I don't think I need to explain what kind of store it is. But it is interesting that my little town center has, besides the coffee shop and pizza places, and a nice book and gift shop, an integrative medicine center, yoga and Pilate's studios, and Peaceful Inspirations. It's like a microcosm of Berkeley, or Cambridge, MA, places I hold dear.
Anyhoo. I wandered into the new age store, and discovered a bookshelf devoted to success. Only in this store, it's Abundance. Abundance is the mystical-spiritual term for Success. I scanned the shelf and found many of the usual suspects; but I also found a book by a woman, Florence Scovel Shinn. Written in 1925. Twelve years before Dale Carnegie began winning friends and influencing people.
So natch, I bought Florence's book, The Game of Life and How to Play It. Because she wrote it a long time ago, and because I'd never heard of her. And because she was a woman. Unlike Dale Carnegie, of whom I have heard, and who was a man.
Which one of those was written first? Which one have I heard of? And which was written by a man?
So either Deepak Chopra owes a debt to Florence Scovel Shinn, or I haven't read deeply enough in his books to learn that he has indeed credited her with inspiration.
A third possibility is that Chopra and his ilk and Shinn and hers, arrived at similar conclusions independently, coming from Eastern spiritual philosophy and Western respectively. The so-called Wisdom Traditions, which is the semi-academic name given to these books that all seem to suggest the same types of spiritual practices as the key to success--excuse me, my tens of readers, I mean abundance--is a general public-domain type deal. In other words, everyone who draws on it, is drawing from such an established and understood pool of ancient wisdom that, you know, copyright isn't necessary to be observed.
There's not a single book I've mentioned lately that doesn't mention meditation, relaxation exercises, and positive thoughts as keys to success. This hodge-podge cross-fertilization of Hindu- Buddhist and Judeo-Christian ideas has been around for a long time. It blended into a strange mix of new ideas in 19th Century America.
William James, psychologist, philosopher, brother of Henry, and a dabbler in spiritualism himself, if memory serves, described Shinn's precursors as Mind Cure people. They called themselves members of the New Thought movement. Whatever they were called, they believed that through proper prayer and thought one could cure any physical or mental ailment.
Through prayer and thought, did I say? Yes, I did. That would be through AFFIRMATIONS. Shinn's books are chock full of miraculous cures for everything, especially poverty (she wrote from the 1920s through the 1940s) using prayers and affirmations in the name of JESUS.
The corollary being not so kind to the sufferers of chronic or acute illness or emotional problems, or the unemployed. Blame the victim anyone?
But I digress. And I haven't even gotten to Deepak. Another time. I've reached the maximum acceptable word count for blog posts.
Besides, I've got to meditate. And review my affirmations.
You know what I love best about following your blog, Hope? It's like having my personal detective/investigative reporter. Even when you're just trying to get over lightheadedness you end up uncovering something interesting and tying it back to previous discussions so we have a progression. Yes, I said discussions, even though we don't all and always voice our thoughts in your comments. You can be certain you have sparked discussions, silent as they may be.
Especially loved your last three paragraphs.
I Love your KEEP IT REAL analogy...mixed in with a bit of dry humor....MAKES for an INTERESTING READ!!!
Thanks! Humor makes everything better.


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'You've got to consider him': Why Julian Savea could be in line for an All Blacks re-call
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Former All Blacks hooker James Parsons believes Hurricanes wing Julian Savea has put himself back in line for a national re-call, four years after his last appearance for the All Blacks.
Savea is back in New Zealand playing in Super Rugby Aotearoa for the Wellington franchise he departed in 2018 following a slump in form that saw him dumped from the All Blacks.
After two tumultuous seasons with French Top 14 club Toulon, the 30-year-old returned to his homeland last year to play for Wellington in the Mitre 10 Cup.
Jona Nareki could in the All Blacks wing conversion in 2021 | Aotearoa Rugby Pod
Savea's performances in the national provincial championship were enough for the Hurricanes to re-sign their former star man on a one-year deal.
Since returning to the field for the Hurricanes, the 54-test wing, who scored 46 tries in his international career, has started in both of his side's opening two matches of the season after playing throughout the pre-season.
His performances have caught the eye of Parsons, who told the Aotearoa Rugby Pod that Savea deserves to be considered for national selection on the basis of his efforts early on in the season.
When asked how many wings are in contention for All Blacks spots following the match-winning performance of Highlanders wing Jona Nareki against the Chiefs on Friday, Parsons name-dropped Savea as a potential contender.
"They're starting to load up, because Sevu's coming back into form," Parsons said.
"You've got Caleb Clarke, you've got George Bridge, who's rehabbing, probably watching going 'Strewth, I'm under the pump here, I need to get back out on the field'.
"You've got Will Jordan, who just pops back up and reminds you he's epic. Even though the try [he dropped over the line against the Hurricanes] was disallowed, he just sprints past everyone.
"I know Julian's come back, but you have to consider him. I know there's people out there saying he's past it, but I don't think they're watching. Just watch him."
Parsons reasoned that Savea's work rate, physical condition, aerial skill and ball-carrying have all been impressive and that he should remain in the Hurricanes' starting side despite calls for reserve wing Salesi Rayasi to be promoted from the bench.
The Hurricanes have had a tough time over the first two rounds of Super Rugby Aotearoa against the Blues and Crusaders. #CRUvHUR #SuperRugbyAotearoa https://t.co/JXBlhbsTc5
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"I think Julian's playing some great footy and he has to stay in the No. 11, personally for me," Parsons said.
"Reason being because of his kick-chase efforts, his aerial skills around not only the box kick, but, as we saw for [Peter] Umaga-Jensen's try, it shows the physical condition he's in, the way he's getting up in the air and winning that air battle.
"Not only for that try, but a lot of those box kicks and getting that ball back, and then just his work off the ball and finding touches, and then direct carries off set piece, we know he's so good at.
"He's always getting that gain line carry and he's doing the work around there. You can only get the ball that you're delivered and, for me, both games he's shown plenty."
Parsons, himself a two-test All Black, expanded on why he thought Savea was performing well upon his return to New Zealand rugby, noting he believed Savea looked to be happier than when he left for France.
During his time with Toulon, Savea was subjected to public criticism from then-club owner Mourad Boudjellal for a lack of form on multiple occasions.
Parsons, who retired from professional rugby in January, suggested being away from the environment and closer to his family in New Zealand may have contributed to Savea's performances.
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"I don't think he's come back as an improved player, I think he's come back as a settled and happy man off the field and I just think his happiness and his joy of his time with his family and being back with his wider family back in New Zealand," he said.
"I think it has just emulated on him. He just looks happy. I don't know, that's just me looking there. He's always had the rugby skill set. I don't think he's an improved rugby player, he's always had that naturally.
"He's just come back and he just is playing with, I don't know, it looks like a freedom and a real want to do well for that jersey and a real want to back-up his brother [Ardie Savea] as a skipper."
Parsons added that the older Savea brother may have a "chip" on his shoulder to prove wrong those who doubted him at the time of his exit from New Zealand three years ago.
"I think he will command that respect now because once he left here and went over to France, and obviously it was well-documented, the owner or whatever went on over there, and then coming back here, he just seems at peace.
"I don't know. He just seems a lot happier, and that's certainly shown in the way he's playing."
After losing both of their first two matches against the Blues and Crusaders this season, the Hurricanes will have a bye before playing the Chiefs in Wellington next Saturday.
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What to Do in Jacksonville:
Unique Adventures
December 12, 2019 | By: Taylor Randolph
Situated in the First Coast region, Jacksonville is the perfect destination for a beach getaway. You will find people surfing, fishing, and swimming almost year-round at the beach. The city itself has grown a lot in recent years and has become super popular with the younger crowd. Downtown Jacksonville has become known for its cozy coffee shops, hip boutiques, and quirky restaurants. If you are ready for an adventure, then check out our list for what to do in Jacksonville.
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San Marco Neighborhood
San Marco is known as the fashionable and upscale district of Jacksonville. It was designed in the Italian Renaissance revival style, which is reflected in the style of its buildings and parks. If you've been to Venice, you might recognize that "San Marco Square" in Jacksonville is surprisingly similar in its Mediterranean buildings and fountain. In San Marco, you can enjoy upscale dining options, trendy clothing boutiques, and fascinating art galleries. Also, head to the Riverfront Park for sweeping city views and gorgeous sunsets.
The Florida Theatre was built in the 1920s and is one of the few Movie Palaces still remaining in Florida. It hosts over 200 annual events, including rock concerts, ballet performances, and other shows. Check out the event calendar of the Florida Theatre before your visit. This is a cultural hotspot in the middle of downtown Jacksonville.
Riverside/Avondale District
Riverside/Avondale is named amongst the Top 10 Great Neighborhoods in the US. This eclectic district is also listed in the National Registry of Historic Places. Here you find all sorts of hip boutiques, funky coffee shops, antique thrift stores, and great local dining. Enjoy a stroll down the oak-lined streets and admire the beautiful historic homes along the way.
Kraken CycleBoats
A super fun way to experience the wildlife and architecture of Jacksonville is from the perspective of a Kraken CycleBoat. This adventure lets you paddle your way along the river while sipping on your drink of choice. It's not hard to paddle a Kraken CycleBoat because there are no hills on the Florida waterways. They also have a motor just in case your pedaling turns into dancing by the end of the cruise!
Hang Gliding Adventure
One of the best things to do in Jacksonville is to experience the city from 2,000 feet in the air. Hang gliding takes you soaring over the stunning scenery and gives you a brand new appreciation for the beauty of Jacksonville. You'll get to fly over Jacksonville Beach, the Amelia Island Lighthouse, and even the original home of Pippi Longstocking. Check out Florida Adventure Sports for an unforgettable and amazing experience. Their pilot is FAA certified and has over 30 years of experience, so you can trust you will be in good hands.
Enjoy the sand and the waves at Florida's "First Coast." Jacksonville Beach has miles of gorgeous coastline and so much to offer. Surfers will enjoy the best waves in the region, wildlife enthusiasts love the dolphins playing in the surf, and people of all ages love the terrific leisure and recreational activities available here. There is a variety of restaurants located near the beach, as well.
Sunflower Field at Amazing Grace Farms
This one is technically outside of Jacksonville, but it's so incredible that I had to mention it. Amazing Grace Family Farms has a huge sunflower field in the spring and it is such a great place to take pictures. You can also bring scissors and cut the sunflowers that you want. It's best to go early because there is usually a huge line and the good flowers go fast.
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Brigade Deploys to National Training Center
Todd PittengerFebruary 1, 2022
A group of soldiers from Fort Riley are deploying to train in the west coast.
According to the Army, the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division heads to the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, California for a month-long training rotation to test their unit in an austere environment.
"The Dagger Brigade is excited about our rotation to NTC," said Col. Brandon Smith Thomas, 2nd ABCT commander. "We look forward to training and building a team of experts to win at the point of contact."
The brigade has a unique opportunity to partner with the 3rd Security Force Assistance Brigade from Fort Hood, Texas, as both units increase their readiness and build interoperability to fight and win against a near-peer adversary. The training allows the units to be tested during large-scale combat operations as they master small unit tactics and brigade offensive and defensive operations.
"Our Soldiers are motivated and ready to support this mission, and the 3rd Security Force Assistance Brigade," said Smith.


Sustained virologic responses (SVRs) were lower in patients with hepatitis C taking direct-acting antivirals with proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) compared with those not receiving PPIs, according to results of a comprehensive review published in the Journal of Clinical and Translational Hepatology.
Wijarnpreecha K, et al. Efficacy and safety of direct-acting antivirals in hepatitis C virus–-infected patients taking proton pump inhibitors. J Clin Transl Hepatol. 2017;5(4):327–34.
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Donald Glover's Spider-Man: Homecoming Role Reportedly Revealed
By Tim Karan/June 26, 2017 5:58 pm EST
Contains spoilers for Spider-Man: Homecoming
It was meant to be a secret, but if you simply can't wait to find out which character Donald Glover plays in Spider-Man: Homecoming, it seems like the cat is out of the heavy-duty bag.
In Marvel's press junket information for the film (via MovieWeb), Glover is credited as playing Aaron Davis. Die-hard fans know that, in the Ultimate Marvel comics, Davis is the alter-ego of the villain known as the Prowler. Although the Prowler first showed up in the '60s, the Aaron Davis character didn't become the villain until recently.
This version of the Prowler is a cat burglar who has no super powers, but is naturally inventive despite having no formal education in science.
There's also another reason that the reveal is important. In the comics (and apparently in Homecoming), Davis is the uncle of Miles Morales, the Brooklyn kid who eventually assumes the mantle of Spider-Man. Morales will be featured in Sony's currently untitled animated Spider-Man movie, and Oscar winner Mahershala Ali will reportedly voice Davis.
It should be noted that nothing is really official yet, but Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige seemed to confirm Glover's character in a recent chat with ScreenCrush. The interviewer said that Glover's character mentions his nephew, and that fans know that his nephew is Morales. That means that Morales could exist somewhere within the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
"All of those little things are just easter eggs for fans until they're something more than that," Feige said. "But anything that's happened in the books is potential material for us. In the meantime, I think Miles is a big part of the animated movie that Sony's making. But where we go... we definitely want you to go. He's there. He's there somewhere."
We'll find out everything for absolute certain when Spider-Man: Homecoming lands in theaters July 7. Until then, find out why the movie will be better than you think.


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Home » Mountain Climbing, Ladder Moving, and the Ring-Width of a Polygon
Mountain Climbing, Ladder Moving, and the Ring-Width of a Polygon
by Jacob Goodman, Janos Pach, and Chee K. Yap
Summary: This paper examines several geometric problems that turn out to be intimately related, ranging from mathematical folklore to motion-planning in robotics.
About the Authors: (from The American Mathematical Monthly, vol. 96 (1989))
Jacob Goodman received his Ph.D. at Columbia University in 1967, under the direction of Heisuke Hironaka. In addition to algebraic geometry, he has worked in topological graph theory and discrete geometry, and has coauthored a series of papers with Richard Pollack focusing on the interplay between geometric and topological properties of configurations of points and arrangements of hyperplanes and their generalizations.
He is coeditor in chief of Discrete & Computational Geometry, a journal of mathematics and computer science published by Springer-Verlag.
Janos Pach received his Ph.D. at Eötvös University, Budapest, in 1980, under the direction of Miklós Simonovits. He is a senior research fellow at the Mathematical Institute of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, working mainly in combinatorics, discrete geometry, and computational geometry. He is a frequent visitor at the Courant Institute, New York University.
Chee K. Yap was born in Singapore in 1952, grew up in Malaysia, and attended MIT (B.S., 1975) and Yale (Ph.D., 1980). Since 1981, he has been at the Computer Science Department of the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, New York University. He is an editor of S.I.A.M. Journal of Computing and the Journal of Computer and System Sciences. His research interests are mainly (ultimately) algorithmic, whether in the guise of complexity theory, symbolic and algebraic computation, computational geometry, or robotic 'applications' as in this article.


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Lodie Maurine Biggs (March 1, 1895 – March 1971), later Lodie Biggs Moore, was an American bacteriologist, bookseller, and civil rights activist.

Early life
Lodie Maurine Biggs was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, and raised in Seattle, Washington. Her father worked for the railroad, and was a member of the IWW. She earned a bachelor's degree in chemistry at the University of Washington in 1916.

Career

Bacteriology
Biggs worked as a bacteriologist at Crescent Biological Laboratory in Seattle. She also worked for the city of Seattle and the state of Washington, and ran her own commercial laboratory. In the 1930s, she moved to New York, and worked as a city bacteriologist there.

Activism in Seattle
In 1928, Biggs helped to revive the dormant Seattle branch of the NAACP, serving as its president from 1928 to 1930, and helped found and lead the Seattle branch of the National Urban League. In 1931, she attended the annual convention of the National Urban League in Minneapolis.

In 1932, she offered to resign from the Seattle Urban League's Health and Recreation Committee, when it moved to sponsor an all-black baseball team, which she felt was counter to the goal of racial integration: "Separate teams mean the beginning of racial feeling," she explained, "I do not approve and do not wish to be connected with an organization that would foster such a movement." Instead, the committee's chair agreed that she had a point, and set a policy against segregated teams.

Activism in New York City
By 1937, she was living in New York, and was secretary of the Harlem Citizens' Committee to Aid the Striking Seamen. She also served on the committee that became the Harlem Tenants Association that year. In 1942, she worked with Richard B. Moore, the Barbadian-born writer and activist based in Harlem. Biggs and Moore were both members of the Harlem section of the Communist Party, and both were expelled from the Party. In 1942, the pair founded the Frederick Douglass Book Center, a bookstore and community space in Harlem.

Personal life
Lodie Biggs married Richard B. Moore as his second wife in 1950; they shared an apartment in Brooklyn until her death there in 1971, in her seventies.

References

1895 births
1971 deaths
American bacteriologists
Activists from Little Rock, Arkansas
American civil rights activists
American booksellers
Members of the Communist Party USA
University of Washington alumni

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Almighty and eternal God! With lively faith and reverently worshipping Your Divine Majesty, I prostrate myself before You and invoke with filial trust Your supreme generosity and mercy. Illuminate the darkness of my intellect with a ray of Your Heavenly light and inflame my heart with the fire of Your Divine Love, that I may contemplate the great virtues and merits of the saint in whose honor I make this novena, and following their example imitate, as they did, the life of Your Divine Son.
Moreover, I beseech You to graciously grant me, through the merits and intercession of this powerful helper, the petition which through them I humbly place before You, devoutly saying, "Thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven."
Vouchsafe graciously to hear it, if it is to Your greater glory and the salvation of my soul. Amen.
O God, Who did make Saint Christopher a true Christ-bearer, Who converted multitudes to the Christian faith, and Who gave him the grace to suffer for Your sake the most cruel torments, through the intercession of this saint, we implore You to protect us from sin, the only real evil. Preserve us also against the harmful forces of nature, such as earthquake, lightning, fire, and flood. Amen.
Great Saint Christopher, seeking and mightiest master which you found in Jesus Christ, the Almighty God of Heaven and Earth. Faithfully serving Him with all Your power to the end of Your life, gaining for Him countless souls and finally shedding Your blood for Him, obtain for me the grace to bear Christ always in my heart, as you once did, bearing Him on Your shoulder. So that by this I may be strengthened to overcome victoriously all temptations and resist all enticements of the world, the devil, and the flesh, and that the powers of darkness may not prevail against me. Amen.
My Lord and my God! I offer up to You my petition in union with the bitter passion and death of Jesus Christ, Your Son, together with the merits of His Immaculate and Blessed Mother, Mary ever Virgin, and of all the saints, particularly with those of the holy helper, Saint Christopher, in whose honor I make this novena. Look down upon me, merciful Lord! Grant me Your grace and Your love, and graciously hear my prayer. Amen.


Everyone likes different types of food, but sudden cravings can actually tell you a lot about your body. Cravings usually occur when you are not truly hungry; instead, you might be bored and your brain decides that filling your body up with certain nutrients is a good a way to pass the time. Oftentimes, cravings occur when your body is trying to tell you that you are deficient in some sort of nutrients. Other times, cravings are a sign that your body is preparing to deal with future health concerns.
If you have lost a lot of sodium, then you might start craving salt. Excessive sweating and certain health concerns that affect how your body uses salt can all cause you to start looking for a salty snack. Additionally, reports show about 60% of men turn to salty snacks when they are feeling nervous or anxious. When you are stressed, your brain stimulates the release of cortisol, a hormone that can catalyze certain physiological responses to help you respond to the stress. Studies show that raising your sodium levels can help decrease the amount of cortisol in your body. Salt also can promote the production of oxytocin, a hormone that helps you manage stress by making you feel happier and more comfortable.
Stress due lack of sleep makes you even more likely to want a salty snack because sleep deprivation causes you to crave foods that to provide a high amount of shorter term satisfaction. Therefore, if you are craving salt, then it can definitely help you out if you are stressed. Just make sure that you do not eat too much it if you have high blood pressure. Additionally, you might want to stay away from salty snacks that can cause you to gain too much weight. A bag of potato chips, for example, is enough to stop your body from producing cortisol. However, it is also enough to make your waistline grow. You can stick to salted nuts or you can sprinkle salt on certain fruits and vegetables including cucumbers.
Chocolate has a number of healthy ingredients and your body might enjoy the effects of these nutrients so much that you start to feel the desire to eat a lot more chocolate. Usually, when men crave chocolate, is a sign that your body wants more magnesium. Magnesium deficiency is often overlooked. Few Americans have reported experiencing the symptoms, but studies show the vast majority of Americans are not getting enough magnesium from their diet. Magnesium deficiency can cause a couple of physiological problems with your bones, muscles, lungs, and heart. However, magnesium deficiency is also known to cause many mental health concerns, which might be part of the reason why chocolate is thought as a popular food among people with mental illnesses like depression and anxiety.
Chocolate has a relatively high amount of magnesium, so chocolate might be able to help you if you are deficient. Research shows chocolate is very healthy for you, especially dark chocolate. It can prevent diabetes, heart diseases, and depression. However, chocolate only provides these benefits when you eat it in moderation. Too much of it can lead to obesity and other serious health concerns. Therefore, if you are craving chocolate, try not to eat too much of it. You can also try ingesting cacao powder, which is the healthiest part of the chocolate. Alternatively, if you think you might be deficient in magnesium, you can find others sources of magnesium like certain nuts and vegetables.
Coffee cravings have a pretty obvious cause. When you become a regular coffee drinker, you can become dependent on the caffeine. Caffeine can act as a neurostimulant by bonding to certain receptors in your nervous system. Usually, these receptors bind to neurotransmitters that make you tired. However, when these neurotransmitters cannot bind to the receptors because the caffeine particles are in the way, you can combat fatigue. Too much caffeine can cause your body to crave the sensation of being more awake and focused. You might start to feel sluggish in the morning without your daily dose of coffee, which is a sign of caffeine withdrawal.
The best way to prevent coffee cravings is to slowly decrease the amount of coffee that you drink. Start by drinking decaf more often and see if that works. You also might want to skip coffee on days when you got adequate sleep or on days when you do not need to concentrate for work. However, if you do not want to reduce your coffee intake, your coffee cravings probably will not harm you. In fact, according to some studies, coffee is very healthy for you. Just make sure that you do not add too much creamer, whipped cream, and sugar. Otherwise, you might start to put on a few pounds. Additionally, too much caffeine can be toxic, so you definitely want to make sure that you do not overdose.
Sugar cravings occur for many reasons. Sometimes, when you do not eat enough food, you start to crave sugar so that your body can get access to easy fuel. Even when you do eat a lot of food, you can still crave fuel if your diet is low on fats and proteins. You use up your carbohydrates fast. Therefore, if you are eating a lot of carbs without any fats and proteins, you will quickly run out of fuel and start craving sugar in order to get access to more of it. Additionally, like salt cravings, sugar cravings are common if you are high in stress and low in sleep.
Sugar helps your body produce dopamine, which makes you feel good in response to stress. Unfortunately, sugar is usually the last thing you want to eat, especially processed sugars. If you have sugar craving, try to find a sweet fruit. Artificial sweeteners will not help because they make your body believe that you are about to eat sugar and your body will be very disappointed when it realizes that it is fake.
Cravings can make it difficult to maintain a well-balanced diet, so it is always a good idea to address the root cause of your cravings. Do not turn to food when you are bored, try to relieve yourself of stress, do not engage in poor sleep habits, and make sure your diet is not missing anything. If you do crave a certain nutrient, try to get it from the healthiest source possible.


This pair was the first to show the weakening of the US dollar, which was observed yesterday on many instruments. Practically, we see the development of a downward trend. It is embarrassing that this movement towards the main volume of the entire contract, which can result in frequent and deep corrective reversals or even a halt in the trend in any place. On the other hand, the nearest large volume lies at 113.15, and the potential to reduce, respectively, also. We are waiting for correctional growth either in a small volume area of 113.60-113.75 and selling there, or in the main volume area of 113.80-114.20, where you can sell with a stop at 114.20 and the target at 113.15.
In general, our fears that someone had gained a long position a couple of days ago were confirmed. We really see a manifestation of initiative upwards, which with confidence passes yesterday's perceived resistance. And there were no entry points to the sale at the time of this passage. Moreover, the price quickly grew. Today, we understand that the downward trend is over, unfortunately, it is difficult to say that we will go up quickly and confidently, since there are quite large volumes at the top. But there is space up to the nearest resistance of 1217.40-1222.00, which means that after correction you can buy with a view to 1217.40. Where to wait for the correction? There are two options. One aggressive, he suggests buying from a small balance at 1210.10-1206.70. The aggressiveness reflects to the fact that the probability of a decline below 1206.70 is quite high and target at 1217.40 give us relatively small profit. The second option is conservative - wait for a corrective decline in the area of 1204-1196, by the way, which may not be, and from there work upwards with the goal of 1217.40. And the appearance of the price below 1196 will speak about a change in the trend and a continuation of the fall.


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