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Megacities and the digital age
Joseph Speering
Today, megacities have become synonymous with economic growth. In both developing and developed countries, cities with populations of 10 million or more account for one-third to one-half of their gross domestic product.
Many analysts and policymakers think this trend is here to stay. The rise of big data analytics and mobile technology should spur development, they assert, transforming metropolises like Shanghai, Nairobi and Mexico City into so-called "smart cities" that can leverage their huge populations to power their economies and change the power balance in the world.
As technology researchers, however, we see a less rosy urban future. That's because digitization and crowdsourcing will actually undermine the very foundations of the megacity economy, which is typically built on some combination of manufacturing, commerce, retail and professional services.
The exact formula differs from region to region, but all megacities are designed to maximize the productivity of their massive populations. Today, these cities lean heavily on economies of scale, by which increased production brings cost advantages, and on the savings and benefits of co-locating people and firms in neighborhoods and industrial clusters.
But technological advances are now upending these old business models, threatening future of megacities as we know them.
Manufacturing on the fritz
One classic example of a disruptive new technology is 3-D printing, which enables individuals to "print" everything from ice cream to machine parts.
As this streamlined technique spreads, it will eliminate some of the many links in the global production process. By taking out the "middle men," 3-D printing may ultimately reduce the supply chain to just a designer on one end and a manufacturer on the other, significantly reducing the production costs of manufactured goods.
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That's good for the profit margins of transnational companies and consumers, but not for factory cities, where much of their transportation and warehousing infrastructure may soon become redundant. Jobs in manufacturing, logistics and storage, already threatened across many large sites, may soon be endangered globally.
In short, 3-D printing has transformed the economies of scale that emerged from industrialization into economies of one or few. As it spreads, many megacities, particularly Asian manufacturing centers like Dongguan and Tianjin, both in China, can expect to see widespread disruption to their economies and work forces.
Decline of the shopping mall
The retail sector is experiencing a similar transformation. Shopping malls, for example, which once thrived in megacities, are now suffering from the advent of e-commerce.
The value proposition of shopping malls was always that their economies of scale were location-dependent. That is, for malls to be profitable, they had to be sited near a large consumer base. Densely populated megacities were perfect.
But as stores have moved online, megacities have lost this competitive advantage. While online shopping has not completely replaced brick-and-mortar retail, its ease and convenience have forced many shopping malls to close worldwide. In the U.S., mall visits declined 50 percent between 2010 and 2013.
Cities in China, where the government has sought to build its national economy on consumption, will be hit particularly hard by this phenomenon. China has the world's largest e-commerce market, and it is estimated that one-third of the country's 4,000 shopping malls will shut down within the next five years.
As mobile technology continues its spread, accessing even the most remote populations, this process will accelerate globally. Soon enough, retail websites like Amazon, Alibaba and eBay will have turned every smartphone into a virtual shopping mall, especially if the dream of drone delivery becomes a reality.
The new work force: Robots, AI and the human cloud
Changes in the business world will also affect cities worldwide.
Thanks to artificial intelligence, or AI, which makes it possible to automate numerous tasks, both manual and cognitive, these days it's goodbye, human bank tellers and fund managers, hello robots.
Even in jobs that cannot be easily automated, the digitized gig economy is putting people into direct competition with a global supply of freelancers to do tasks both menial and specialized.
There are certainly benefits to crowdsourcing. Using both AI and the crowdsourced knowledge of thousands of medical specialists across 70 countries, the Human Diagnosis Project has built a global diagnosis platform that's free to all patients and doctors – a particular boon to people with limited access to public health services.
But by taking collaboration virtual, the "human cloud" business model is also making the notion of offices obsolete. In the future, medical professionals from various specialties will no longer need to work near to each other to get the job done. The same holds for other fields.
In a world without office space, traditional business and financial centers like New York and London would feel the pain, as urban planning, zoning and the real estate market struggle to adjust to firms' and workers' changing needs.
What would Tokyo be without its office space?
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Crisis in the making
At some point, all this change may end up meaning that economies of scale matter much, much less. If that happens, population size – currently the motor of the modern metropolis – will become a liability.
Megacities have long struggled with the downsides of density and rapid urbanization, including communicable disease, critical infrastructure shortages, rising inequality, crime and social instability. As their economic base erodes, such challenges are likely to grow more pressing.
The damage will differ from city to city, but we believe that the profound shifts underway in retail, manufacturing and professional services will impact all of the world's seven main types of megacities: global giants (Tokyo, New York), Asian anchors (Singapore, Seoul), emerging gateways (Istanbul, São Paulo), factory China (Tianjin, Guangzhou), knowledge capitals (Boston, Stockholm), American middleweights (Phoenix, Miami) and international middleweights (Tel Aviv, Madrid).
And because 60 percent of global GDP is generated by just 600 cities, struggle in one city could trigger cascading failures. It's conceivable that in 10 or 20 years, floundering megacities may cause the next global financial meltdown.
If this forecast seems dire, it's also predictable: Places, like industries, must adapt with technological change. For megacities, it's time to start planning for a disrupted future.
Christopher H. Lim, Senior Fellow in Science, Technology & Economics at RSIS, Nanyang Technological University and Vincent Mack, Associate Research Fellow in RSIS, Nanyang Technological University
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About time! Jodie is the first female Doctor Who
JODIE WHITTAKER last night made TV history by being named as the first female to play Doctor Who — and she urged diehard fans not to switch off over the gender swap.
After months of speculation over who would replace Peter Capaldi, 59, the actress — best known as Beth Latimer in ITV's Broadchurch — was unveiled as the 13th Doctor.
'I want to tell fans not to be scared by my gender, because this is a really exciting time,' she said.
Time's up: Peter Capaldi
'Doctor Who represents everything that's exciting about change. The fans have lived through so many changes. This is only a new, different one, not a fearful one,' the 35-year-old added.
And Whittaker, who starred in 2011 sci-fi flick Attack The Block with Star Wars actor John Boyega, has no worries about taking on one of TV's most iconic characters.
'If you need to be persuaded to do this part, you're not right for this part, and the part isn't right for you,' she said.
She also revealed keeping a lid on her casting had been tough.
'In my home, and with my agent, we talked about "The Clooney",' she told the Radio Times. 'To me and my husband, George is an iconic guy. It was fitting… especially given the fact he played a famous doctor too.'
Breakout role: Whittaker as Beth Latimer in crime drama Broadchurch PICTURE: ITV
A teaser shown after the Wimbledon men's final gave viewers their first glimpse of Whittaker as the Time Lord.
The BBC had tried to exterminate rumours the Doctor would regenerate as a woman — but new boss Chris Chibnall confirmed it had been his plan from the outset. 'I always wanted the 13th Doctor to be a woman and we're thrilled to have secured our No.1 choice,' he said.
Capaldi, who will bow out of the Tardis during this year's Christmas special, said he was happy to be handing over his sonic screwdriver to Whittaker.
'She is a wonderful actress of great individuality and charm,' he said. 'She has above all the huge heart to play this most special part.'
Social media went into meltdown once the news broke. And many devotees lapped up yesterday's landmark announcement — as the part has been played by male actors since the BBC1 series made its debut in 1963.
Wood you believe it? Whittaker and the Tardis
Author Jenny Trout posted a video clip showing her daughter watching the BBC trailer where Whittaker was unveiled as the Time Lord — it captured her screaming with delight as she realised the show's creators had broken the mould.
The clip quickly clocked up more than 8,000 retweets and 26,000 likes, with many commenting they had been moved to tears at the little girl's joy.
While many people criticised the decision to cast a woman in the role, show fan Charlie hit back at cynics, tweeting: 'It's not realistic that The Doctor is a woman!
'Yeah, God forbid a show about an alien who can change his face is unrealistic.'
Another wrote: 'Incredible. Women are Ghostbusters. Women are superheroes. Women are Doctors.'
And another devotee said: 'Think of all the little girls who are going to be inspired! Very cool.'
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Synopsis: Christian and Rasha have a discussion on the balcony, mainly to try and discern what secrets Rasha hides, though little is brought to light.
The theatre was relatively quiet, only a few others were still here and most keeping well and away from Rasha. It wasn't that she was openly cruel or mean…but there was something about her that often makes her seem unapproachable.
Her gaze lingers on the quill in Christian's hand, wondering what words he was putting to parchment, her thoughts never lingered on one thing too long, a bad habit.
The feathery end of the quill is brushed against the pale skin of Christian's lower jaw for a moment. "Perhaps she knows about the existence of us." He smiles a little, letting the quill's nib drab a few lines over the parch. "Almost, Rasha fraulein, almost." Then he pauses, looking at the strands of her red hair for a moment, seemingly entranced again before he rises up, albeit a little heavily from the chair. The book is slapped close and the quill made to vanish.
Rasha ponders the idea that the girl might know and a lovely game of cat and mouse skitters through her mind and is filed away for later. Smiling her most charming smile up at Christian, releasing the lock of hair as she takes his offered hand and rises from her chair, her free hand deftly catching the brush before it falls to the floor.
He grasps her small hand with his own gloved one, turning the fingers a little and marveling even at the delicacy of the porcelain skin covering undead bones. "Truth to say. I do not really know where we might go." He appears to think momentarily, his white blonde brows knitted together in a genuine sort of thoughtful stasis. "We could venture up to the balcony and look upon the city, and speak, perhaps. I've been around mortals for too long; and less associated with my Kind."
She felt their kind were often highly over rated, bound by rules she never held herself to and typically…boring. Christian was the first of their kind she'd cared to bother spend time with. She doesn't, however, tug away from his hand but twines her fingers with his. "Sounds intriguing, lead the way." she says, quickly setting the brush on her vacated chair and gathering up some of the train to her gown in her free hand to keep it from dragging the floor.
"No. I am done with the writing." The pale fellow replies with not much exact concern over his one passion in his undead life. The book is left lying on the tiny table set next to the velvet chair; a servant of his would collect it later.
The exquisite doll-like hand belonging to the girl is brought close, so she'd follow the urge and step nearer. There is one wide balcony upstairs, as they will find on the second floor which led out from one of the numerous rooms of the Theatre, the former Lord of this place built. As they ascend the stairs, the girl by his side is kept close, and servants bow silently as they move upwards; belying an odd sense of faux nobility in the atmosphere.
The pale man joins the girl at the railing now that the doors are closed for privacy. What little wind traverses the second floor catch his coat for a moment and flaps it slightly, tugging at the long strands of his hair too.
Christian seems to chuckle at Rasha's flitting attempts at conversation all the time, like a fickle butterfly in a big garden of flowers. His expression turns thoughtful and his posture shifts, returning to look back on the city again.
"Plays in the theatre always reflect the inner desires of the mortals who live in the city. Be it joy, or sadness. Anger even." He muses, letting his body arch a little over the rail as his arms stretch out to clasp his hands together.
The pale fellow seems to have twined a little too much of the girl's hair in his grasp, and he seems to be wondering how to untwist it from his fingers; yet he has no complaints to let it stay there. Dropping himself a little to level his eyes with hers, and that their faces match at the same height, Christian smiles just slightly, "Yes, you are a wonderful actress, Rasha fraulein. Had I not seen you on the first night I've returned, maybe I would had been enchanted by another."
Rasha reaction was to at first scowl then quickly soften her expression just before she drops her gaze from Christian's. Would she confess to him? Tell him how her only desire is to terrify at times. At times she finds herself watching the mortals, choosing one that no one would miss, bringing them to the brink of immortality and then living them for dead…when often they were not even close. No…not that. Some rules weren't to be broken or confessed when they were and she was trying to change her ways, some nights the temptation was just too great.
Christian notices the quick scowl across the girl's face, and very solemnly, his fingers release easily from the twined strands of hair, the tips of those fingers touching her cheek quickly. "Then you have found your balance and you need no answer from myself." He emphasizes with a sort of closure, though another shift in his eye colors seem to hint that he truly does not know what perhaps the girl wanted. The pale fellow could sense something that he would find empathy with maybe.
Rasha laughs, then nods. "Yes, terribly so. It makes me very nervous that you sit there so close to it. You might fall." she says, that fear a bit irrational, but she had it just the same.
"There are things you cannot see unless you come up here." The pale fellow bemuses, letting his hands out of his pockets now. He turns his back on her and then walks towards the doors, opening them.
Rasha nods, following, though now she wished she hadn't admitted to her fear. She did need to overcome it and more time with him was always a pleasure…still, perhaps it was time she returned to her room.
"We've talked sufficiently. I am satisfied." The pale fellow tells her, perhaps to assure, no? He holds the door open and his hand stretches out to the girl once more to take hers in hand to return to the lower floors.


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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 12: Craig Parry of Australia plays a shot round 2 of the Australian Masters at The Victoria Golf Club on November 12, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Lucas Dawson/Getty Images)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 12: Craig Parry of Australia putts a ball during round 2 of the Australian Masters at The Victoria Golf Club on November 12, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Lucas Dawson/Getty Images)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 11: Craig Parry of Australia plays a shot during day one of the Australian Masters at The Victoria Golf Club on November 11, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Lucas Dawson/Getty Images)
QUEENSTOWN, NEW ZEALAND - JANUARY 29: Craig Parry of Australia finds himself in the rough on the 13th hole during day two of the New Zealand Open at The Hills Golf Club on January 29, 2010 in Queenstown, New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Imag
QUEENSTOWN, NEW ZEALAND - JANUARY 29: Craig Parry of Australia finds himself in the rough on the 13th hole during day two of the New Zealand Open at The Hills Golf Club on January 29, 2010 in Queenstown, New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 14: Craig Parry of Australia plays an approach shot during Australasia final qualifying for The Open at Kingston Heath Golf Club on January 14, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)
QUEENSTOWN, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 15: Craig Parry of Australia plays a shot on the 13th hole during day four of the New Zealand Men's Open Championship at The Hills Golf Club on March 15, 2009 in Queenstown, New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty I
QUEENSTOWN, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 15: Craig Parry of Australia plays a shot on the 13th hole during day four of the New Zealand Men's Open Championship at The Hills Golf Club on March 15, 2009 in Queenstown, New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)
QUEENSTOWN, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 14: Craig Parry of Australia plays an approach shot on the 18th hole during day three of the New Zealand Men's Open Championship at The Hills Golf Club on March 14, 2009 in Queenstown, New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Wal
QUEENSTOWN, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 14: Craig Parry of Australia plays an approach shot on the 18th hole during day three of the New Zealand Men's Open Championship at The Hills Golf Club on March 14, 2009 in Queenstown, New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)
CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 04: Craig Parry of Australia plays an approach shot on the 9th hole during the New Zealand PGA Championship Pro-Am at the Clearwater Golf Club March 4, 2009 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty
CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 04: Craig Parry of Australia plays an approach shot on the 9th hole during the New Zealand PGA Championship Pro-Am at the Clearwater Golf Club March 4, 2009 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)
PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 20: Craig Parry of Australia plays his second shot at the 11th hole during the second round of the 2009 Johnnie Walker Classic tournament at the Vines Resort and Country Club, on February 20, 2009, in Perth, Australia (P
PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 20: Craig Parry of Australia plays his second shot at the 11th hole during the second round of the 2009 Johnnie Walker Classic tournament at the Vines Resort and Country Club, on February 20, 2009, in Perth, Australia (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 19: Craig Parry of Australia watches his tee shot on the 14th hole during day one of the 2009 Johnnie Walker classic held at The Vines Resort and Country Club February 19, 2009 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Ge
PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 19: Craig Parry of Australia watches his tee shot on the 14th hole during day one of the 2009 Johnnie Walker classic held at The Vines Resort and Country Club February 19, 2009 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)
PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 19: Craig Parry of Australia drives at the 18th hole during the first round of the 2009 Johnnie Walker Classic tournament at the Vines Resort and Country Club, on February 19, 2009, in Perth, Australia (Photo by David Ca
PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 19: Craig Parry of Australia drives at the 18th hole during the first round of the 2009 Johnnie Walker Classic tournament at the Vines Resort and Country Club, on February 19, 2009, in Perth, Australia (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 19: Craig Parry of Australia plays an approach shot on the 14th hole during day one of the 2009 Johnnie Walker classic held at The Vines Resort and Country Club February 19, 2009 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/
PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 19: Craig Parry of Australia plays an approach shot on the 14th hole during day one of the 2009 Johnnie Walker classic held at The Vines Resort and Country Club February 19, 2009 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 11: Craig Parry lines up a putt during the first round of the 2008 Australian Open at The Royal Sydney Golf Club on December 11, 2008 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 11: Craig Parry of Australia lines up a putt on the first hole during the first round of the 2008 Australian Open at The Royal Sydney Golf Club on December 11, 2008 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Image
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 11: Craig Parry of Australia lines up a putt on the first hole during the first round of the 2008 Australian Open at The Royal Sydney Golf Club on December 11, 2008 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 10: Craig Parry of Australia tees off during the pro am ahead of the 2008 Australian Open at The Royal Sydney Golf Club on December 10, 2008 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 28: Craig Parry of Australia plays a chip shot on the sixth hole during the second round of the 2008 Australian Masters at Huntingdale Golf Club on November 28, 2008 in Melbourne, Australia (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Ge
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 28: Craig Parry of Australia plays a chip shot on the sixth hole during the second round of the 2008 Australian Masters at Huntingdale Golf Club on November 28, 2008 in Melbourne, Australia (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 27: Craig Parry of Australia plays a shot out of the bunker during the first round of the 2008 Australian Masters at Huntingdale Golf Club on November 27, 2008 in Melbourne, Australia (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 27: Craig Parry of Australia plays a shot out of the bunker during the first round of the 2008 Australian Masters at Huntingdale Golf Club on November 27, 2008 in Melbourne, Australia (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)
SOUTHPORT, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 17: Craig Parry of Australia hits the first shot of the Championship during the First Round of the 137th Open Championship on July 17, 2008 at Royal Birkdale Golf Club, Southport, England. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Ge
SOUTHPORT, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 17: Craig Parry of Australia hits the first shot of the Championship during the First Round of the 137th Open Championship on July 17, 2008 at Royal Birkdale Golf Club, Southport, England. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
SOUTHPORT, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 17: Craig Parry of Australia hits the first shot of the Championship as starter Ivor Robson looks on during the First Round of the 137th Open Championship on July 17, 2008 at Royal Birkdale Golf Club, Southport, Engl
SOUTHPORT, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 17: Craig Parry of Australia hits the first shot of the Championship as starter Ivor Robson looks on during the First Round of the 137th Open Championship on July 17, 2008 at Royal Birkdale Golf Club, Southport, England. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
MIAMI - MARCH 20: Craig Parry of Australia hits his tee shot at the ninth hole during the first round of the 2008 World Golf Championships CA Championship at the Doral Golf Resort & Spa, on March 20, 2008 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by David Cannon/G
MIAMI - MARCH 20: Craig Parry of Australia hits his tee shot at the ninth hole during the first round of the 2008 World Golf Championships CA Championship at the Doral Golf Resort & Spa, on March 20, 2008 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 15: Craig Parry of Australia celebrates after making a putt to save par on the 17th hole during round four of the Australian Open Championship at The Australian Golf Club on December 16, 2007 in Sydney, Australia. (Pho
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 15: Craig Parry of Australia celebrates after making a putt to save par on the 17th hole during round four of the Australian Open Championship at The Australian Golf Club on December 16, 2007 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 15: Craig Parry of Australia holds up the trophy after winning the Australian Open Championship at The Australian Golf Club on December 16, 2007 in Sydney, Australia. Parry won by one stroke at 11-under par. (Photo by E
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 15: Craig Parry of Australia holds up the trophy after winning the Australian Open Championship at The Australian Golf Club on December 16, 2007 in Sydney, Australia. Parry won by one stroke at 11-under par. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 16: Craig Parry of Australia plays from the fairway during round four of the Australian Open Championship at The Australian Golf Club on December 16, 2007 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Robert Gray/Getty Images)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 15: Craig Parry of Australia lines up a putt on the 9th hole during round three of the Australian Open Championship at The Australian Golf Club on December 14, 2007 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Image
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 15: Craig Parry of Australia lines up a putt on the 9th hole during round three of the Australian Open Championship at The Australian Golf Club on December 14, 2007 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
COOLUM BEACH, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 07: Craig Parry of Australia plays a fairway shot during the second round of the Australian PGA Championship at the Hyatt Regency Resort on December 7, 2007 in Coolum Beach, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Ge
COOLUM BEACH, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 07: Craig Parry of Australia plays a fairway shot during the second round of the Australian PGA Championship at the Hyatt Regency Resort on December 7, 2007 in Coolum Beach, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
QUEENSTOWN, NEW ZEALAND - DECEMBER 02: Craig Parry of Australia plays an approach shot on the 17th during the fourth round of the New Zealand Open on December 2, 2007 in Queenstown, New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)
QUEENSTOWN, NEW ZEALAND - DECEMBER 02: Craig Parry of Australia makes a putt on the 17th during the fourth round of the New Zealand Open on December 2, 2007 in Queenstown, New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)
QUEENSTOWN, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 29: Craig Parry of Australia plays an approach shot on the 14th during the first round of the New Zealand Open on November 29, 2007 in Queenstown, New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)
Craig Parry during the Final Round of the Jacob's Creek Open held at Kooyonga Golf Club in Adelaide, Australia, on February 18, 2007. Sterling won the Open by one stroke to Kooyonga member David Lutterus. Nationwide Tour - 2007 Jacob's Creek Open - F
Craig Parry during the Final Round of the Jacob's Creek Open held at Kooyonga Golf Club in Adelaide, Australia, on February 18, 2007. Sterling won the Open by one stroke to Kooyonga member David Lutterus. Nationwide Tour - 2007 Jacob's Creek Open - Final RoundPhoto by Jamie McDonald/WireImage.com
Craig Parry chips from the hillside near the 14th green during the first round of the 2006 Chrysler Championship, Oct. 26 in Palm Harbor, Fla. PGA TOUR - 2006 Chrysler Championship - First RoundPhoto by Al Messerschmidt/WireImage.com
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Craig Parry during the third round of the 2006 WGC American Express Championship held at the Grove Golf Club in Watford, Great Britain on September 30, 2006. PGA TOUR - WGC - 2006 American Express Championship - Third RoundPhoto by Pete Fontaine/WireImage.com
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Craig Parry during the first round of the Barclays Classic held at Westchester Country Club in Rye, New York on June 8, 2006.Photo by Chris Condon/PGA TOUR/WireImage.com
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Craig Parry putting on the second green during the third round of THE PLAYERS Championship held at the TPC Stadium Course in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida on March 25, 2006.Photo by Chris Condon/PGA TOUR/WireImage.com
Craig Parry hitting onto the second green during the third round of THE PLAYERS Championship held at the TPC Stadium Course in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida on March 25, 2006.Photo by Chris Condon/PGA TOUR/WireImage.com
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Craig Parry studies a putt on the ninth green during second-round competition March 4, 2005 at the 2005 Ford Championship at Doral in Miami. Parry shot a 66 to tie for the lead at eight under par.
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Craig Parry during a practice round at the Accenture Match Play Championship at the LaCosta Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, California on February 22, 2005. 2005 PGA TOUR - WGC Accenture Match Play Championship-Practice Round-February 22,2005-Carlsbad Ca
Craig Parry during a practice round at the Accenture Match Play Championship at the LaCosta Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, California on February 22, 2005. 2005 PGA TOUR - WGC Accenture Match Play Championship-Practice Round-February 22,2005-Carlsbad Ca. La Costa Resort and Spa Carlsbad, CA USA February 22, 2005 Photo by Sam Greenwood/PGATourImages.com To license this image (4498118), contact PGATOURimages: pgatoursales@wireimage.com (e-mail) www.pgatourimages.com (web site)
Craig Parry on the 9th hole during a practice round at the Accenture Match Play Championship at the LaCosta Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, California on February 22, 2005. 2005 PGA TOUR - WGC Accenture Match Play Championship-Practice Round-February 22,
Craig Parry on the 9th hole during a practice round at the Accenture Match Play Championship at the LaCosta Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, California on February 22, 2005. 2005 PGA TOUR - WGC Accenture Match Play Championship-Practice Round-February 22,2005-Carlsbad Ca. La Costa Resort and Spa Carlsbad, CA USA February 22, 2005 Photo by Sam Greenwood/PGATourImages.com To license this image (4498119), contact PGATOURimages: pgatoursales@wireimage.com (e-mail) www.pgatourimages.com (web site)
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Monday and the sun shines again.
Agatha is better today, she actually pranced into the kitchen for breakfast, the cough is still with us but she is bright and beautiful and sat in a sunbeam this morning while I did my devotions and sent more prayers heavenward.
I fear to overburden you with my emails but I know that many of you have wept with me over our beloved dog and I wanted to give you some brighter news. Agatha is undoubtedly better. She'd be embarrassed to know I share a picture of her all scruffy and damp from her walk around the yard this morning, but I wanted to share the love that shines from her eyes. Though you might not have met her, she would greet every one of you with kisses and adoring wags if you'd been to visit.
I do not know how much time she will have, I'm praying for another year, an audacious prayer indeed for a dog that the veterinarian thought wouldn't live through last Thursday. But I am happy for each new day with her as long as they last.
I'm trying also to pray for His will and not my own but it's so hard. He knows best and this time of fearful watching has shown me that my faith while strong is shaken more than I thought possible when I look at the angry waves that beat against our little vessel.
I send the utmost sincere & grateful thanks for all the faithful prayers being sent up on our behalf, please continue to keep us there. Thank you, thank you, thank you, I am humbled at such a response. The letters and words of encouragement continue to flood my Inbox and comments section, many of you have shared your stories of the people and yes, the pets you have lost, that pain never goes away even after many years, I pray for your pain as well. You have strengthened me in ways you'll never know, I pray He blesses you dear friends for your goodness to me and yes for sharing in our love and our tears over our Agatha.
Sending hugs and prayers! We just lost our beloved dog Bandit after 14 years. He was amazing until he went to sleep.
Prayers answered. Blessingsr for little Agatha. The sweetest face ever.
We wish you all the strength to get through this most difficult time. As we have never owned a dog until now, we can't imagine life without our sweet Coco (BunnyHop). Life has completely changed at our house, and she has brought us so much joy! If it is comforting to know, a part of Agatha is in her and all of these dogs, and she will continue to shine in the eyes of all the puppies that you have sent to families around the country.
Sending you well wishes and hope so Agatha can be well again soon.
This is so encouraging. Continued prayers for sweet Agatha who knows how much she's loved.
Jane and Sophie Grace (whose one year "gotcha day" is this Saturday). She has been a true blessing to me Terry.
Thank you for keeping us posted. As with human death, we each feel our own mortality and it is the same with our pets.
the answer we may be hoping for.
Oh, dear Agatha, indeed, her eyes shine with love, such a beauty.
Praying for all of you, my dear friends. Be strong and positive, sending all my love and prayers across the ocean.
So grateful for the update and the blessings of another precious day with Agatha.
So glad to hear she is doing better at least for now. Schatzi and I will continue to pray for beautiful Agatha and all of you (especially Mama Terry) in this hard time. We love you and send our best thoughts and wishes with puppy wags your way!
I never send comments, but having met you and Agarha, when going to see the puppies – I had to respond. Knowing what a loving and caring person you are, I know your heart is breaking. I look at our Izzy and know I would be heart broken if anything happened to her. Know my thoughts and prayers are with you, John and Agatha. Each day is a blessing.
Heart Hugs and Soulful Tears while reading your deepest pain. Thank you for sharing the hardest truths, which are helping me to still mend, after 2 years, and trying to heal my with saddest and loneliest memories of my Gracie baby girl, a true gift from God, she was our gorgeous Shitzu child for 15 years.
Continuously loving, hugging, praying for Agatha, her Mommy and Daddy, & the whole wide world of fur families.
Thank you so much for the update on your dearest Agatha! The photo of her sweet face reminds me of my Harvest Moon, now known as Sadie. I am so glad she is doing better! I will continue to pray for her improvement.
With tears of joy for these sweet pictures. I will keep up the prayers for your family. Miss Agatha continue to fill our hearts by spreading your love, I know my heart was full seeing these pics this am.
I praise God for the wonderful news! We love you guys so much! So happy for the best news ever!
Agatha's eyes reflect her soulful depth and intelligence. What a special girl. You will know when it is time. She will tell you and you will hear her.
I wish you more time to love one another on this planet. When I look into Brie's eyes, I see Agatha.
PRAISE GOD!!!!! I am so thankful for dear sweet beautiful AGATHA feeling better.,and for OUR FATHER to answer our prayer!!! Miracle for sure! I will continue to pray for her and you. My little Yorkie Molly has tummy problems IBD which came on as she and I grieved over the lost of little Emmie, a Biever Terrier (party Yorkie in looks) four years ago. They were the same age and we were a close family! Molly is now almost 11 and every time she gets sick i fear loosing her. It is heart wrenching so I too feel blessed each day with her. It will be easy to remember you and Agatha in my prayers each day Terry because our little beautiful babies mean so much to us both and you and I cherish the time we have with them….I know the fear of loosing them too and still,cry for little Emmie even though I know we will be together again.
Oh such love in Agatha's eyes! You are so blessed. Thank you for sharing her with us. Our hearts are so touched and filled with compassion.
As I said in my email, please, please don't think your posts are too much. I look forward to them every single day. They inspire me to pray even harder for all of you.
Can't thank you enough for sharing Agatha's wonderful news and her pictures. She is a sweetheart!
Prayers along with positive thoughts will continue.
I am very gladdened to hear that Agatha is doing better today, I lost two of my precious animals this year and know the heartbreak of the loss or potential loss. As a Christian who is also a counselor I often recommend a book by a wonderful Pastor called "Cold Noses at the Pearly Gates" by Gary Kurz. It is a thoughtful and biblical discussion on what happens after we pass from this world to the next for us and our pets! I pray you do not need this today but in time we all need these words of encouragement when those we love come to the end of this side of heaven. God Bless you and little Agatha.
Dear loved ones. Praise God for His mercy!!!! I thank Him for each day that the three of you have together here & now. Will continue to send prayers to Father for you and give your sweet Agatha a kiss from us.
Oh, Terry, you are not burdening us, we are your Prayer Warriors!
It is an honor to stand with Agatha, John and you during this trial.
Agatha is on my "go to Prayer Warriors" list. God's Will is hard, but our faith seems to smooth the rough edges from my experience.
I pray you and John are resting well, and our Baby Girl welcomes the new day bright and happy with a diminishing cough!!!


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-- April 2019 - Week 5 -- Ben Kuzay - Stream of Consciousness Blazon Stone - Hymns of Triumph and Death Dark Suns - Half Light Souvenirs Leathürbitch - Into the Night Norsemen - Bloodlust NYT LIV - Ensomhedens Kolde Kald
Blazon Stone - Hymns of Triumph and Death
Stormspell Records
Pirate-themed speed metal
12 songs (54' 37")
Reviewed by Andy
What do you do when your favorite band stops being able to produce anything good? If you're a metal reviewer, alas! you are usually limited to panning the stinkers you force yourself to listen all the way through, praying all the while that your heroes finally get their act together, throw the drum machine in the garbage, and write some decent songs. Or, if you're former Rocka Rollas frontman Cederick Forsborg, you start a tribute band: No mere cover band, but a conscious creator of original songs that approximate, as closely as possible, the sound of their original's glory days.
In this case, the tribute band, named after a classic song in true tribute-band style, is Blazon Stone. The formerly glorious old band is Running Wild, themselves named after a song from their heroes. And Blazon Stone's latest album, Hymns of Triumph and Death, is the sort of thing Rock 'n' Rolf Kasparek could have made right around the year that Forsborg was born, back when he was the same age Forsborg is now.
Listen to Heart of Stone, the first (and my favorite) track, and you'll need to remind yourself several times that it's a tribute you're listening to, and that Rolf hasn't thrown over generic garbage like Shadowmaker to start making great music again. Forsborg's imperfect imitation of Kasparek's distinctive voice actually makes the resemblance greater, since he sounds more like the older, thin-voiced Rock 'n' Rolf of today than the roaring monster that enthralled oceangoing metal scalawags of the late 80s and early 90s. Riff-wise, he has the Kasparek picking style down to the point of indistinguishability; a few times, melodies on tracks such as Hellbound for the Ocean or Dance of the Dead even outshine their originals. And riffs? Given the narrow parameters the guy's working within (he does repeat himself quite a few times), Forsborg's ability to produce unique-sounding songs is impressive.
There is one caveat to this. If one isn't as die-hard a fan of RW's golden age as Forsborg, and expect Blazon Stone to build on its success in being what fans wish Running Wild still was, Hymns of Triumph and Death might disappoint a little; it's been five albums, and though they are all very good, still Forsborg's considerable talents all go into making music as much like his idol's as possible. That is beside the point, however. Running Wild left no obvious heir to its sound and musical themes (Alestorm's silly songs, needless to say, don't count), and fans have vainly hoped for Rock 'n' Rolf to suddenly regain interest in pirate-themed speed metal for quite a long time. Those who are looking for a good Running Wild album that was made less than fifteen years ago will find their treasure here instead. Arrrr!
Bandcamp: https://blazonstone.bandcamp.com/album/hymns-of-triumph-and-death.
Killing Songs :
Heart of Stone, Hellbound for the Ocean Andy quoted 84 / 100
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Justia › US Law › Case Law › Federal Courts › District Courts › Missouri › Eastern District of Missouri › 2019 › Owens v. Ameriquest Mortgage et al › Filing 19
Owens v. Ameriquest Mortgage et al, No. 4:2018cv01601 - Document 19 (E.D. Mo. 2019)
Court Description: OPINION, MEMORANDUM AND ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that plaintiff's motion to proceed in forma pauperis [Doc. # 2 ] is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that defendants Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC and Deutsche Bank National Trust Company's mo tion to dismiss plaintiff's complaint [Doc. # 11 ] is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that plaintiff's claims against defendant Ameriquest Mortgage are DISMISSED on initial review pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e) (2)(B)(ii). IT IS FURTH ER ORDERED that plaintiff's motion to appoint counsel and motion for temporary restraining order [Doc. # 3 and # 4 ] are DENIED as moot. An Order of Dismissal will accompany this Memorandum and Order. Signed by District Judge Henry Edward Autrey on 3/11/2019. (CLO)
Owens v. Ameriquest Mortgage et al Doc. 19 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF MISSOURI EASTERN DIVISION WILLIAM ANDRE OWENS, Plaintiff, v. AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE, et al., Defendants. ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) No. 4:18CV1601 HEA OPINION, MEMORANDUM AND ORDER This matter is before the Court on defendants' Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC ("Ocwen") and Deutsche Bank National Trust Company's ("Deutsche") motion to dismiss plaintiff's complaint for failure to state a claim. 1 The matter is fully briefed, and ready for decision. For the following reasons, the Court grants defendants' motion to dismiss plaintiff's Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ("FDCPA") claim and declines to exercise supplemental jurisdiction over plaintiff's state law claims. Legal Standard A motion to dismiss pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6) for failure to state a claim tests the legal sufficiency of a complaint so as to eliminate claims "which are fatally flawed in their legal Plaintiff is proceeding pro se and has filed a motion to proceed in forma pauperis, which the Court will grant. [Doc. #2] Defendants Ocwen and Deutsche entered their appearances and filed their motion to dismiss prior to being served with process, while this case was pending initial review under 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e). The final defendant, Ameriquest Mortgage, has not been served with process and therefore has not filed a motion to dismiss the complaint. Because the Court finds plaintiff has failed to state a claim upon which relief can be granted as to all defendants, it will (1) grant defendants Ocwen and Deutsche's motion to dismiss under Federal Rule 12(b)(6), and (2) on initial review under § 1915(e), dismiss without prejudice plaintiff's claims against defendant Ameriquest Mortgage. See 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e)(2)(B)(ii) ("Notwithstanding any filing fee . . . the court shall dismiss the case at any time if the court determines that . . . the action . . . fails to state a claim on which relief may be granted . . . ."). 1 Dockets.Justia.com premises . . . thereby sparing litigants the burden of unnecessary pretrial and trial activity." Young v. City of St. Charles, 244 F.3d 623, 627 (8th Cir.2001) (citing Neitzke v. Williams, 490 U.S. 319, 326-27 (1989)). To survive a motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim, a complaint need not contain "detailed factual allegations," but it must contain facts with enough specificity "to raise a right to relief above the speculative level." Bell Atl. Corp. v. Twombly, 550 U.S. 544, 555 (2007). As the United States Supreme Court reiterated in Ashcroft v. Iqbal, 556 U.S. 662, 677-78 (2009), "[t]hreadbare recitals of the elements of a cause of action, supported by mere conclusory statements," will not pass muster under Twombly. Upon considering a motion to dismiss, a federal court must accept as true all factual allegations in the complaint and view them in the light most favorable to the plaintiff. Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6); Erickson v. Pardus, 551 U.S. 89, 94 (2007); Davenport v. Farmers Ins. Grp., 378 F.3d 839, 842 (2004). Determining whether a complaint states a plausible claim for relief [is] a context-specific task that requires the reviewing court to draw on its judicial experience and common sense. Id. at 679. Background Plaintiff, William Andre Owens, has filed the present action against defendants Ameriquest Mortgage, Ocwen, Deutsche, alleging seven causes of action: (1) violations of the FDCPA; (2) negligence; (3) fraud in the concealment; (4) fraud in the inducement; (5) slander of title; (6) declaratory relief; and (7) rescission. Plaintiff states the Court has federal question jurisdiction based on his FDCPA claim. Plaintiff also states the Court has diversity jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1332; however, he has not alleged the citizenship of any parties and the Court cannot find that it has diversity -2- jurisdiction. See Hertz Corp. v. Friend, 559 U.S. 77, 96 (2010) ("The burden of persuasion for establishing diversity jurisdiction, of course, remains on the party asserting it."). Plaintiff alleges that on February 8, 2017, he received a "Notice of Acceleration and Foreclosure," which demanded payment of $133,200.00. Plaintiff does not attach this document, and he does not indicate which defendant sent the document. He states, "Defendant claimed to be an agent of the bona fide holder of a certain promise to pay a debt securitized by a certain deed of trust filed with the county registrar of deeds." Plaintiff has not identified the loan, the property at issue, or any information on the alleged foreclosure. Plaintiff's "statement of claim" is difficult to discern, but seems to challenge defendants' legal right to enforce the Notice of Acceleration and Foreclosure. Although plaintiff does not state what individual or entity he believes could assert such right, he claims defendants cannot. Plaintiff then cites to Texas, Georgia, and Iowa case law on the issues of agency and authority. As to his stated causes of action, only plaintiff's FDCPA claim asserts a federal question. In it, plaintiff alleges as follows: Defendant did violate the [FDCPA], 15 U.S.C. 1692e and 1692f by providing false and misleading information by mailing a dunning letter dated 8-Feb-17 by U.S.P.S. to the Plaintiff which asked for a lump sum of money. Defendant failed to prove up the existence of a debt to which Plaintiff was liable. Defendant failed to provide evidence to show that Defendant was a bona fide holder of a debt instrument to which Plaintiff was liable. Defendant failed to show agency for a bona fide holder of a debt instrument to which Plaintiff was liable. Defendant further failed to show that said bona holder was also a bona fide holder of a document establishing a lien against real property owned by Plaintiff. Defendant failed to itemize the various charges that comprised the total amount of the alleged debt . . . Defendant used false, deceptive and misleading representations in connection with collection of any debt . . . . by demanding payment of a debt Plaintiff did not owe and by making direct, indirect, and valid threats of dire consequences to Plaintiff if Plaintiff failed to pay the alleged debt, Defendant acted in clear violation of [the FDCPA]. Defendants Ocwen and Deutsche move to dismiss plaintiff's complaint for failure to state -3- a claim upon which relief can be granted. Defendants state plaintiff has alleged no substantive allegations against them and fails to state a claim for violation of the FDCPA. Discussion "The purpose of the FDCPA is to protect consumers from abusive debt collection practices." Mayhall v. Berman & Rabin, P.A., 13 F. Supp. 3d 978, 982 (E.D. Mo. 2014) (internal quotation omitted). To allege a plausible cause of action for violation of the FDCPA, a plaintiff must allege (1) he is a consumer; (2) the debt arises out of a transaction entered primarily for personal, family, or household purposes; (3) the defendant is a debt collector; and (4) the defendant violated, by act or omission a provision of the FDCPA. See 15 U.S.C.A. 1692a-o; see, e.g., Dunham v. Portfolio Recovery Assocs., LLC, 663 F.3d 997, 1001 (8th Cir. 2011) (listing elements of claim under FDCPA § 1692g(b)); Klein v. Stewart Zlimen & Jungers, Ltd., 2019 WL 79317, *3 (D. Minn. Jan. 2, 2019). Plaintiff's complaint contains no allegations that he is a consumer or that defendants qualify as debt collectors. He states he was sent a "dunning letter" or "Notice of Acceleration and Foreclosure" from an unspecified defendant and that this defendant used "false, deceptive, and misleading representations." Plaintiff has not alleged who sent the letter (other than "defendant"), to whom the letter was addressed, or the contents of the letter. Even liberally construed, plaintiff has not alleged enough facts to state a claim for a violation of the FDCPA that rises above a speculative level. He has alleged only "[t]hreadbare recitals of the elements of a cause of action for violation of the FDCPA, supported by mere conclusory statements," which is insufficient to survive a motion to dismiss under Federal Rule 12(b)(6) or initial review under § 1915(e). See Iqbal, 556 U.S. at 677-78. ); see also Stone v. Harry, 364 F.3d 912, 914-15 (8th -4- Cir. 2004) (federal courts are not required to "assume facts that are not alleged, just because an additional factual allegation would have formed a stronger complaint"). To the extent that plaintiff is attempting to raise pendant state claims for negligence, fraud, slander, and rescission, these claims are dismissed without prejudice. Where federal claims in an action have been dismissed, district courts may decline jurisdiction over state claims as a "matter of discretion." 28 U.S.C. § 1367(c)(3); Hassett v. Lemay Bank & Tr. Co., 851 F.2d 1127, 1130 (8th Cir. 1988). The Supreme Court has stated that if "the federal claims are dismissed before trial . . . the state claims should be dismissed as well." United Mine Workers v. Gibbs, 383 U.S. 715, 726 (1966). Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that plaintiff's motion to proceed in forma pauperis [Doc. #2] is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that defendants Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC and Deutsche Bank National Trust Company's motion to dismiss plaintiff's complaint [Doc. #11] is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that plaintiff's claims against defendant Ameriquest Mortgage are DISMISSED on initial review pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e)(2)(B)(ii). IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that plaintiff's motion to appoint counsel and motion for temporary restraining order [Doc. #3 and #4] are DENIED as moot. An Order of Dismissal will accompany this Memorandum and Order Dated this 11th day of March, 2019. HENRY EDWARD AUTREY UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE -5-


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Godfrey ...WORLD CHAMP
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New Zealand cycling has a new world champion, with Hayden Godfrey winning the relatively unknown omnium event in Manchester overnight.
Godfrey is describing the win as the highlight of his international cycling career that started two decades ago.
"I've been trying for quite a few years for a breakthrough victory like this," Godfrey said. "So to get it now is just fantastic."
Back home in Christchurch, the Godfrey family have seen his gold medal winning performance.
"Hayden doesn't show much emotion," his mother Jeannie Godfrey revealed. "But I asked him this morning about being on the podium and hearing the national anthem and he said it was amazing. We are so proud of him."
"He's a world champion now and for the rest of his life," father Barrie Godfrey said. "You can't take that away and it looks good on the CV for sure."
The omnium features five events, both sprinting and endurance and was introduced internationally two years ago.
In Manchester, Godfrey finished on 19 points, eight ahead of his nearest rival.
Last year Godfrey's future was in doubt because of a career-threatening leg injury, but now he has not given up hope of getting to Beijing as part of the team pursuit.
While the selectors deliberate, the 29-year-old can reflect on his best moment in sport - he was the only kiwi to win a medal, of any colour.
Subway Cycling Team
Continuing from the sponsorship by individual SUBWAY® Franchisees of cycling teams in previous tours of Wellington and last year's Tour of Southland, the SUBWAY® Franchisee Advertising Fund Trust has given a two year commitment for SUBWAY® Restaurants to be the principle sponsor of the SUBWAY® Cycling Team.
The SUBWAY® Cycling Team objectives are to create;
a team that will set the standard for support of riders, professionalism and achievement in New Zealand cycling;
a team that will capture the imagination of cycling enthusiasts, the New Zealand media, SUBWAY® franchisees, and partners;
a team that offers value to the sponsors so that the sponsors can grow with the sport;
a team that the sponsors can affectively market to promote their own franchises, products or brand due to the calibre of cyclists they sponsor;
a team that every young New Zealand cyclist will want to be part of.
Jorge Sandoval, Tour Director of the Trust House Tour of Wellington has already described the SUBWAY® Cycling Team as, "...the best organised team that I have seen in my 19 years organising cycling events in this country".
SUBWAY® Cycling Team..."A team that will set the standard for support of riders, professionalism and achievement in New Zealand cycling".
This is one of several objectives for the SUBWAY® Cycling Team that was officially formed in December 2005. The team is the creation of cycling enthusiast and SUBWAY® Upper Hutt franchisee Bruce Christie, and 'Off The Front Promotions Limited' that is a Christchurch-based cycling promotion company managed by active racing cyclists Hayden Godfrey, Fraser MacMaster and Greg Hume.
Team and Media Contacts
Subway Cycling Team is Managed by Off The Front Promotions OTFP Ltd
Hayden Godfrey (OTFP Ltd)
Greg Hume (OTFP Ltd and Team Manager)


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Party insiders see him as the front runner, calling it his race to lose, The Straits Times learnt from interviews with more than a dozen current and former WP members.
But Mr Singh declined to fuel speculation.
Asked last night if he would consider stepping up to the plate, he said: "It's quite premature for me to even consider this... At the end of the day, it doesn't matter whether you want it or not. It's who the party cadres want to represent the party as secretary-general."
His emergence as the favourite comes after Mr Low said at the party's 60th anniversary dinner this month that he will not contest the post of secretary-general, which he has held for 16 years.
Mr Singh leads the pack for a few reasons, said WP members, most of whom asked not to be named, citing party rules.
First, party cadres - who will choose the secretary-general at an election due next year - will likely favour an elected MP as WP chief, over a Non-Constituency MP.
The question now is whether Pritam wants the top job. Given he accepted the assistant secretary-general post, which is seen as the post for the next in line to be chief, the answer is clear.
The party has nine MPs, of whom six are elected.
The second reason: Mr Low's stepping down is part of a larger move to renew the WP's leadership, and this narrative would be placed in doubt if he hands over to someone in his or her 50s with fewer years left in politics. Mr Low is 61.
"If they pick Sylvia Lim, Chen Show Mao or Png Eng Huat as the next leader, it will not be renewal," said former WP executive council member Goh Meng Seng, referring to the three elected MPs who are aged, 52, 56 and 55 respectively.
Mr Singh and Mr Faisal Manap, 42, are the only elected MPs in their 40s, and most agree Mr Faisal is not eyeing the post of leader.
Mr Chen, who ran unsuccessfully for the top post last year, is unlikely to stand again as he does not have the numbers, some members said.
He has taken on a higher profile than other MPs of late. He was made assistant secretary-general, and chairs the Aljunied-Hougang Town Council (AHTC) and the WP 60th anniversary committee.
He has also done more media interviews - a telling sign in a party that tightly controls who can do such interviews, members said.
Also, he received the most votes at last year's executive committee election, a show of his standing among cadres. Mr Low and Ms Lim were not on the ballot, as they were earlier elected secretary-general and chairman respectively.
"The question now is whether Pritam wants the top job. Given he accepted the assistant secretary-general post, which is seen as the post for the next in line to be chief, the answer is clear," said a party member.
One big uncertainty is the lawsuit brought against WP MPs by an independent panel representing AHTC. Mr Low and Ms Lim are named in claims hitting $33 million. Mr Singh is less exposed. He is tied to $2.8 million in claims, and even then, he is held collectively accountable with four others.
However, "if more damage comes from the suit prior to party elections, he could lose his front-runner status," said a member.
What would the WP look like under Mr Singh?
WP members say he will continue focusing heavily on ground work, engaging voters door-to-door and meeting local needs.
Some added that he has shown signs of being more combative than Mr Low in Parliament - with one senior member expecting a WP "somewhere between that of Mr Low and Mr J.B. Jeyaretnam".
The late Mr Jeyaretnam, who led the WP before Mr Low, was known for his hard-hitting criticism of the ruling party.
Associate Professor Eugene Tan, of the Singapore Management University and a former Nominated MP, expects more assertiveness by WP and greater weight on some issues, such as race and religion, the rule of law and social justice.
Mr Singh has his work cut out for him. Members say that should he ascend to the post, his first job would be to unite all factions.
One veteran member noted that he has started seeking reconciliation by meeting "rebel cadres" who supported Mr Chen's challenge for the top job last year.
"There will be more collective leadership in future - not one sun, but many suns," a member said.
After stabilising the ship, members say his first major test will be the next general election, due in 2021. Added a former member: "If the party does badly, his leadership may not survive it."


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The little things add up, all it takes is that first baby step.


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package org.voimala.myrts.screens.gameplay.units.turrets;

import com.badlogic.gdx.math.Vector2;
import org.voimala.myrts.audio.AudioEffect;
import org.voimala.myrts.audio.SoundContainer;
import org.voimala.myrts.screens.gameplay.ammunition.AbstractAmmunition;
import org.voimala.myrts.screens.gameplay.effects.GeneralMuzzleFire;
import org.voimala.myrts.screens.gameplay.units.AbstractUnit;
import org.voimala.utility.MathHelper;
import org.voimala.utility.RotationDirection;

public class TurretStateHasTarget extends AbstractTurretState {

    private final long checkIfTargetIsInSightLagMs = 200;
    private long timeSpentSinceLastCheckIfTargetIsInSight = 0;
    private boolean isTargetInSight = false;

    public TurretStateHasTarget(final AbstractTurret owner) {
        super(owner);
    }

    @Override
    public void updateState(final float deltaTime) {
        checkTarget(deltaTime);
        handleLogicalRotation();
    }

    private void checkTarget(final float deltaTime) {
        checkIfTargetIsDead();
        checkIfTargetIsInRange();

        timeSpentSinceLastCheckIfTargetIsInSight += deltaTime * 1000;
        if (timeSpentSinceLastCheckIfTargetIsInSight >= checkIfTargetIsInSightLagMs) {
            timeSpentSinceLastCheckIfTargetIsInSight = 0;
            checkIfTargetIsInSight(25); // This is time consuming method so do not run it on every world update.
        }

        checkIfTargetCanBeShot();

        if (!ownerTurret.hasTarget()) {
            ownerTurret.findClosestEnemyInRange(); // Check if there are more enemy units in range
            if (!ownerTurret.hasTarget()) {
                ownerTurret.setState(new TurretStateIdle(ownerTurret));
            }
        }
    }

    private boolean checkIfTargetIsDead() {
        if (ownerTurret.getTarget() == null) {

            return true;
        }

        if (ownerTurret.getTarget().isDead()) {
            ownerTurret.setTarget(null);
            return true;
        }

        return false;
    }

    private void checkIfTargetCanBeShot() {
        if (ownerTurret.hasTarget()) {
            if (isTurretRotatedTowardsTarget() && isTargetInSight) {
                tryToShoot();
            }
        }
    }

    private void tryToShoot() {
        float distanceBetweenOriginAndShootPosition = (float) MathHelper.getDistanceBetweenPoints(
                ownerTurret.getPosition().x,
                ownerTurret.getPosition().y,
                ownerTurret.getPosition().x + ownerTurret.getRelativeShootPosition().x,
                ownerTurret.getPosition().y + ownerTurret.getRelativeShootPosition().y);
        float angleBetweenOriginAndShootPosition = (float) MathHelper.getAngleBetweenPointsInRadians(
                ownerTurret.getPosition().x,
                ownerTurret.getPosition().y,
                ownerTurret.getPosition().x + ownerTurret.getRelativeShootPosition().x,
                ownerTurret.getPosition().y + ownerTurret.getRelativeShootPosition().y);

        Vector2 spawnPoint = new Vector2( // TODO Close, but not right
                (float) (ownerTurret.getPosition().x + Math.cos(ownerTurret.getAngleInRadians()
                        + angleBetweenOriginAndShootPosition) * distanceBetweenOriginAndShootPosition),
                (float) (ownerTurret.getPosition().y + Math.sin(ownerTurret.getAngleInRadians()
                        + angleBetweenOriginAndShootPosition) * distanceBetweenOriginAndShootPosition));
        AbstractAmmunition ammunition = ownerTurret.getWeapon().tryToShoot(
                ownerTurret.getWorldController(),
                spawnPoint,
                ownerTurret.getAngle(),
                ownerTurret.getWeapon().getWeaponOptions());

        // TODO Decrease accuracy? Use SimTick as hash?

        if (ammunition != null) { // Weapon was fired
            ownerTurret.getWorldController().getAmmunitionContainer().add(ammunition);

            GeneralMuzzleFire muzzleFire = new GeneralMuzzleFire(ownerTurret.getWorldController(), spawnPoint, ownerTurret.getAngle());
            ownerTurret.getWorldController().getEffectsContainer().add(muzzleFire);

            ownerTurret.getWorldController().getAudioEffectContainer().add(
                    new AudioEffect(
                            ownerTurret.getWorldController(),
                            SoundContainer.getInstance().getSound("m4"),
                            0.08f,
                            new Vector2(ownerTurret.getPosition().x, ownerTurret.getPosition().y)));
        }
    }

    public boolean checkIfTargetIsInRange() {

        if (ownerTurret.hasTarget()) {
            if (MathHelper.getDistanceBetweenPoints(
                    ownerTurret.getPosition().x,
                    ownerTurret.getPosition().y,
                    ownerTurret.getTarget().getX(),
                    ownerTurret.getTarget().getY()) <= ownerTurret.getRange()) {
                return true;
            }

            ownerTurret.setTarget(null);
        }

        return false;
    }

    public boolean isTurretRotatedTowardsTarget() {
        double angleBetweenTurretAndTargetInRadians = MathHelper.getAngleBetweenPointsInRadians(
                ownerTurret.getPosition().x,
                ownerTurret.getPosition().y,
                ownerTurret.getTarget().getPosition().x,
                ownerTurret.getTarget().getPosition().y);

        return MathHelper.round(ownerTurret.getAngle(), 0) == MathHelper.round(Math.toDegrees(angleBetweenTurretAndTargetInRadians), 0);
    }

    /**
     * Return true if there are now obstacles between the turret and the target.
     *
     * @param accuracy How many pixels the dot will be moved per loop.
     *                 Zero means very accurate and consumes lots of time. Max value is 200.
     */
    // TODO There is a faster way to implement this:
    // http://code.tutsplus.com/tutorials/quick-tip-collision-detection-between-a-circle-and-a-line-segment--active-10632
    // https://www.google.fi/?gws_rd=ssl#q=%22line+rectangle+collision+detection
    public void checkIfTargetIsInSight(int accuracy) {
        if (ownerTurret.hasTarget()) {
            if (accuracy > 200) {
                accuracy = 200;
            }

            /* TODO This is used mainly for infantry. Tanks' turret is higher than humans so humans are not
             * in the line of sight. This method needs to improved when tanks and other units are added in to the game. */

            // Create a dot
            Vector2 checkSight = new Vector2(ownerTurret.getPosition());
            double angleBetweenDotAndTargetRad = MathHelper.getAngleBetweenPointsInRadians(
                    checkSight.x,
                    checkSight.y,
                    ownerTurret.getTarget().getX(),
                    ownerTurret.getTarget().getY());

            boolean isCollisionDetected;
            checkSightLoop:
            while (true) {
                // Move the dot towards the target.
                checkSight.x = (float) (checkSight.x + Math.cos(angleBetweenDotAndTargetRad) * accuracy);
                checkSight.y = (float) (checkSight.y + Math.sin(angleBetweenDotAndTargetRad) * accuracy);

                // Check if there is a collision between the dot and some obstacle.
                for (AbstractUnit unit : ownerTurret.getWorldController().getUnitContainer().getAllUnits()) {
                    if (unit == ownerTurret.getOwnerUnit()
                            || unit == ownerTurret.getTarget()
                            || unit.getTeam() != ownerTurret.getOwnerUnit().getTeam()) {
                        continue;
                    }

                    if (unit.onCollision(checkSight)) {
                        isCollisionDetected = true;
                        break checkSightLoop;
                    }
                }

                // TODO Check also other obstacles like buildings, trees, rocks etc.

                // Target position reached
                if (MathHelper.getDistanceBetweenPoints(checkSight.x, checkSight.y, ownerTurret.getTarget().getX(), ownerTurret.getTarget().getY()) <= accuracy) {
                    isCollisionDetected = false;
                    break;
                }
            }

            isTargetInSight = !isCollisionDetected;
        } else {
            isTargetInSight = false;
        }
    }

    private void handleLogicalRotation() {
        if (ownerTurret.hasTarget()) {
            rotateTowardsTarget();
        }
    }

    private void rotateTowardsTarget() {
        double angleBetweenTurretAndTargetInRadians = MathHelper.getAngleBetweenPointsInRadians(
                ownerTurret.getPosition().x,
                ownerTurret.getPosition().y,
                ownerTurret.getTarget().getPosition().x,
                ownerTurret.getTarget().getPosition().y);

        // If the turret is not looking at the point, set the correct rotation direction
        if (MathHelper.round(ownerTurret.getAngle(), 0)
                != MathHelper.round(Math.toDegrees(angleBetweenTurretAndTargetInRadians), 0)) {
            RotationDirection targetRotationDirection = MathHelper.getFasterTurningDirection(
                    ownerTurret.getAngleInRadians(),
                    angleBetweenTurretAndTargetInRadians);

            if (targetRotationDirection == RotationDirection.CLOCKWISE) {
                ownerTurret.setSteeringWheel(1);
            } else if (targetRotationDirection == RotationDirection.COUNTERCLOCKWISE) {
                ownerTurret.setSteeringWheel(-1);
            }

            // Stop the rotation at the right time so that the rotation stops at the final angle

            // How much time does it take to stop rotation
            double timeToStopRotationInSeconds = ownerTurret.getCurrentRotationVelocity() / ownerTurret.getRotationDeceleration();

            // Calculate distance between current angle and the next (final) angle
            double distanceBetweenCurrentAngleAndTargetAngle = MathHelper.getDistanceFromAngle1ToAngle2(
                    ownerTurret.getAngleInRadians(),
                    angleBetweenTurretAndTargetInRadians,
                    targetRotationDirection);
            double distanceBetweenCurrentAngleAndTargetAngleDegree =
                    Math.toDegrees(distanceBetweenCurrentAngleAndTargetAngle);

            if (distanceBetweenCurrentAngleAndTargetAngleDegree <= ownerTurret.getCurrentRotationVelocity() * timeToStopRotationInSeconds) {
                ownerTurret.setSteeringWheel(0);
            }
        } else {
            ownerTurret.setSteeringWheel(0);
        }
    }

}


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Home » health » news » places » story » Solving the World's Hunger with the Great Bug Hunt
Solving the World's Hunger with the Great Bug Hunt
Wednesday, March 05, 2014 0 health, news, places, story
The U. N. Food and Agriculture Organization estimates there are at least 870 million people malnourished of the 7.1 billion people in the world. This was the number suffering from chronic undernourishment from 2010-2012. These are people that lack food to eat in the developing countries. While 852 million live in developing countries another 16 million undernourished are living in developed countries.
The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization also said that there are more than 1,900 edible insects that are fit for consumption, hundreds of these insects are already part of the diet in many countries.
I guess the U.N. is telling us indirectly that if we are part of the starving multitude we should collect and feed ourselves by eating these insects. Maybe, we could also make a livelihood from collecting and selling all the extra bugs we can collect which is not bad idea at all.
The Great Bug Hunt:
Very high in protein than most other insects
They can turn cellulose from trees (can't be eaten) into digestible fat
www.google.ca
Full of protein and iron
They said it's an excellent supplement for children and pregnant women who may be deficient in these nutrients
Honey ( full of vitamins, minerals, enzymes, antioxidants). Bees taste like peanuts and almonds. The wasps taste somewhat buttery.
They're low in carbs
100 grams of red ants can give 14 grams of protein, nearly 48 grams of calcium and iron
Grasshoppers, Crickets
Grasshoppers are a good source of protein and niacin (B3)
Stinkbugs
High source of rifloflavin (B2) and niacin (B3) vitamins
It adds apple flavour to sauces and a valuable source of iodine. They're known to have aesthetic and analgesic properties
Waxworm
Sago grubs
Are good source of fat. Taste like bacon
High in protein and are believed to help boost virility. They taste like crab
Wichetty grub
High in protein and fat
Tastes like nut-flavoured scrambled eggs and mild mozzarella
Scorpions tend to have a flavour like soft-shelled crab
Tastes like a nutty shrimp
Flies and Mosquitoes
Tastes like duck or fish
Water Boatmen and Backswimmers
Tastes like shrimp and can be eaten fresh for their fishy flavour
Eating Insects might be the answer to some of the world's hunger problems.
According to the world hunger organization there are countries that have lowered malnourishment to almost 30% (Asia, Pacific). Also Latin America and the Caribbean decreased which is good news.
It is said that 29 countries in Asia and 23 in America are entomophagous. I am not sure if being ethomophagous has helped lower the number of malnourished in those regions.
In Sub -Saharan Africa the number is still high at 1 in 4 malnourished. I hope they will make use of all the insects they can find in their villages.
Many times it has been said that it's safe as well as healthy to consume insects for people needing nourishment.
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I am currently working on a little crêpe project and I have been experimenting all kinds of batters and fillings…and this one has been one of my favorites. It's so simple but a real delight.
Now I was wondering what the difference between dulce de leche and caramel was. Dulce de leche has this exotic sound to it, and is found in many South American households and is mainly condensed milk cooked and reduced to a brownish paste. In France, we call caramel two things, one thing being the sugar and water melted and reduced to a and golden brown color, the other thing being the mixture of sugar, butter and cream that has turned into a thick smooth and velvety texture. Dulche de leche is translated into French by "confiture de lait" or milk jam and it's made by boiling whole milk and sugar for about 3 hours. The milk reduces and turns thick and golden brown.
you can spray it on crêpes, on buns, brioche, etc…like you would use jam, or just lose your finger in the jar and enjoy it. As you can imagine there are as many crêpes recipes as there are people, less flour, more milk, less eggs, more water, cider, no cider, beer, no beer…you have to find the batter recipe that fits your tastes. Whereas some people like crêpes to be crunchy, I like mine softer. If you want them crunchy, they need to cook at a low temperature for a longer time. If you like them soft, they need to cook rapidly at high temperature. So voila! find the crêpe recipe you like and play with it.
Now I have to admit that I cheated with this one. I did not make my own dulce de leche, but I bought a jar at the store…homemade or not, I loved it, and could hardly keep my finger off the jar. I will definitely write a post about making homemade dulce de leche when I have 2 or 3 hours to spare.
In a mixing bowl, mix eggs and sugar and beat until a smooth a white consistency. Add flour, mix well. Add milk and stir until the batter becomes smooth and homogeneous. Melt butter until it becomes brown and add to the batter. Add vanilla extract and rum. Mix well and let it rest for about one hour.
Grill apples on a skillet or grill pan. When the crepes are done, spread one tbs dulce de leche on each crêpe and garnish with apples. Fold and enjoy.
This entry was posted by silvia on November 16, 2010 at 12:01 am, and is filed under Sauces and condiments. Follow any responses to this post through RSS 2.0.You can leave a response or trackback from your own site.
yum, these look delicious! i like it when you make desserts. i know they have to be scrumptious!
Thanks for your research and development. This looks fabulous and mouth watering.
delicious! dulce de leche would be perfect with apples.
Every Saturday morning would find me at our local farmers market havihng a savoury buckwheat crepe. I look forward to your crepe experiments Margot.
This would be the ultimate treat, any time of day! And since I just had dinner, I'm actually thinking dessert. I love the addition of the rum in the batter!
These crepes sound wonderful! Wish I had some for dessert!
Silvia, I would do the same thing! By the end of the day, the DDL will left nothing. haha…. And I bet the crisp taste real good! Hope you're having a great day.
I have never considered combining dulce de leche with apple's before. That now seems completely ridiculous looking at your crepes. They are clearly a match made in heaven and one that I will have to enjoy soon!
I adore crepes…they make such a wonderful base for dinner AND dessert. These apple crepes with that lovely sauce sound DIVINE. Thank you for sharing. I hope the rest of your week is beautiful!
I am just in awe looking at those beautiful crepes….wow…..what a culinary masterpiece!! If they were not beautiful enough, you had to fill them with apples and dulce de leche…..just perfect!!!
Hey friend! Good to hear from you. What a gorgeous treat this is! You couldn't put together anything more enticing!
Simply beautiful! We love our crepes around here but we've not tried them like this. Usually with berries or cinamon applesauce. Living close to Mexico, we have been lucky to enjoy Dulce de Leche in many things.


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50 min (6 episodes)
Each of the six episodes of this series consisted of three segments. In each episode the first segment was called "The Life", which covered Katherine Mansfield's (Vanessa Redgrave's) life. The other two segments were adaptations of her short stories. See more »


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package com.easytoolsoft.easyreport.meta.form.control;

/**
 * @author Tom Deng
 * @date 2017-03-25
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public class HtmlDateBox extends HtmlFormElement {
    private final String value;

    public HtmlDateBox(final String name, final String text, final String value) {
        super(name, text);
        this.type = "datebox";
        this.value = value;
        this.dataType = "date";
    }

    public String getValue() {
        return this.value;
    }
}


The following is full list of all Generation II Pokémon in Pokémon Go. This list includes the Pokédex #, Image, Name, Type(s) and Description of all 100 Pokémon. Click on the name or image to learn more about each Pokémon. Details include Type Effectiveness, Moves, Evolutions and More!
When can we start catching them???
I already have a Smoochum. Hatched it iirc.
I just caught a Sentret and see several other new ones in the neighborhood.
Why is it that I only have up to 242 where Blissey is the last on my pokedex?
Your pokedex only goes up to the highest number you've seen/caught.
I use your pokemon Gen I en Gen II full overview.
Would like starting to prepare gen 3 ?
PLEASE make a Gen III chart. These are so very, very helpful! Thank you for all your work on this!
Generation 3 please if you could be so kind .. love this helpful website.
Please make a GEN III chart now they (almost) all in the game!