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Dunja Kalamir, violin
Laura LLozi, violin
11th Concert of the International Music Cycle Young Virtuosi
Knights' Hall Križanke
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We would like to inform you that the concert, which was planned on 17th February, is postponed to 18th March due to illness. Change of tickets is not necessary. Other interested visitors can still get free tickets for the concert at Križanke Box Office.
Jovanka Višekruna Janković, piano
Stela Molnar, piano
Stela Molnar, klavir
J. S. Bach: Partita for solo violin No. 3 in E major, BWV 1006
L. van Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 1 in D major, op. 12
E. Ysaÿe: Sonata for solo violin No. 2 in A minor, Op. 27
J. Brahms: Violin Sonata No. 3 in D minor, Op. 108
M. Ravel: Tzigane
C. Saint-Saëns: Introduction and Rondo capriccioso in A minor, Op. 28
Dunja Kalamir was born in Serbia and began studying the violin at the age of three. Her first violin teacher was Biljana Stevanović, who later accompanied her during the ten years she spent in music school. She is currently continuing her studies at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Graz under Vesna Stanković Moffat. Since she was a young girl she has participated in various Serbian and international violin competitions and festivals, where she has won many first prizes and special prizes. She has also collaborated with outstanding violinists and teachers including Nemanja Radulović, Mi-Kyung Lee, Ingolf Turban, Angelo Xiang Yu, Tatjana Rizkova-Dudonova and Arkadij Vinokurov. Dunja also regularly holds concerts with her aunt, a flautist from Belgrade Philharmonic Orchestra, Stano Krstajić and some of Serbia's most famous composers. In 2020 she received an award for most promising young artist in Serbia and she also received a prestigious prize from the association of artists Artlink, where she performs as a soloist and orchestra member
The Albanian violinist Laura Llozi comes from a family of artists. She began playing the violin at the age of five and continued her education at the Art Lyceum in Tirana when she was six. She finished her time at the Lyceum in 2018 with outstanding success in the class of V. Tego. As of 2018 she studies at the University of Music and Performing arts in Vienna in the class of Stefan Kamilarov and as of 2019 she also studies violin with maestro Massimo Quarta. At the age of seven she held her first independent concert in the hall of the National Theatre, Opera and Ballet in Tirana, and has since then performed regularly in numerous concerts and recitals at different venues in Albania. She has been invited to play at international festivals such as the biennial "Nights of Classical Music" in Durrës and the "ArtLink" festival in Belgrade. Laura has received numerous awards in international competitions such as "Këngët e Tokës", "Pjetër Gaci", "Talent of Tirana", "ARS Kosova" and "Eurovision Young Musicians˝. In 2019, she received the first prize at the "Vasco Abadjiev" Competition in Sofia, and in the same year, Council Chairman Mr. Aldrin Dalipi honored her with "Gratitude of Tirana County". Laura is also playing first violin in the ArtLink Balkan Young Virtuos sextet, with which she has performed in many concerts in Belgrade and Berlin. Since 2012 she has been the youngest member of the Albanian Youth Orchestra, the Tirana Philharmonic and the European Spirit of Youth Orchestra and the Orchestre des Jeunes de la Méditerranée with which she has performed in different countries under the batons of A. Ceccato, P. Heras-Casado, G. Corti, J. M. Ferrano and I. Coretti. With a repertoire that extends from Baroque music to 21st-century music, Laura has performed in a large number of concerts as a soloist, in chamber music and orchestras in Albania, Italy, France, Germany, Austria, Serbia, Macedonia, Portugal, The Netherlands, Bulgaria, etc.
Jovanka Višekruna Janković, pianist, graduated from the University of Arts in Belgrade with a master of arts degree. She completed her postgraduate studies at the Franz Liszt Music Academy in Budapest in the class of Lazlo Baranyay, and participated in numerous masterclasses and workshops of famous pedagogues and pianists. She has performed a number of times as a soloist with many orchestras and at numerous recitals and multidisciplinary projects in her home country and abroad. After working as an assistant professor of piano at the Faculty of Music in Belgrade for a number of years, and as the Vice President of the Young EPTA (European Piano Teachers Association) of Serbia, in 2004 Jovanka Višekruna Janković founded the ArtLink association of artists. Dedicating a considerable amount of her time and energy to promoting young talents from Serbia, Ms Višekruna Janković established the annual "ArtLink Most Promising Young Artist Award" for the best musicians from her country in 2005. In 2013, Jovanka Višekruna Janković established the international ArtLink Festival in Belgrade. In 2015, after years of work promoting cultural cooperation, Ms. Višekruna Janković was elected President of the Serbian Festival Association, the member of European Festival Association. In the following year she was elected as a member of the EFA Board and ArtLink was appointed the EFFE Hub for the Western Balkans in the EFFE project run by European Festival Association. She is also the founder of the Regional Chamber Music Orchestra – Camerata Balcanica. For her outstanding work and dedication to promoting cultural cooperation, Ms Višekruna Janković was awarded a Knighthood in the Order of Arts and Letters of the French Republic in 2017 (Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres).
Stela Molnar was born in Novi Sad, Serbia in 2001. She went to the Isidor Bajic Music School in Novi Sad, and attended the class of Olga Borzenko. She has participated in numerous national and international competitions, including the Sirmium Music Festival (1st Prize), International Competition Sonus in Croatia (1st Prize), National Competition in Serbia (1st Prize), and New Music Days in Austria (1st Prize). In 2017 she played a concert with the ArtLink chamber music orchestra in Belgrade City Hall. In 2019 she played a solo concert in Novi Sad City Hall as a part of the World Piano Conference. She has also participated in many masterclasses and courses, such as those taught by Anna Ulaieva, Zoltan Fuzessery, Lovre Marušić, Sofia Glimson, Irena Kofman, Yuri Kot, Natalia Troull, Sontraud Speidel, Andrej Jasinski, and Anna Malikova. She won a Stipendium for gifted musicians in both 2019 and 2020. In 2020 Stela Molna started her bachelor's studies at the University of Music and Performing Arts (KUG) in Graz, Austria, in the class of Prof. Ayami Ikeba, and in 2021 she joined the class of Prof. Aima Labra-Makk.


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Women and the Civil Rights Movement, 1954-1965
Davis W. Houck and David E. Dixon
Published to University Press of Mississippi: March 2014
DOI: 10.14325/mississippi/9781604731071.001.0001
Mary McLeod Bethune
Sarah Patton Boyle
Mamie Till Bradley
Daisy S. Lampkin
Agnes E. Meyer
Katharine Du Pre Lumpkin
Frances H. Williams
Edith S. Sampson
Johnnie Carr
Dorothy Tilly
Della D. Sullins
Barbara Posey
Priscilla Stephens
Casey Hayden
Modjeska M. Simkins
Diane Nash
Lillian Smith
Katie Louchheim
Anne Braden
Marion King
Margaret C. McCulloch
Jane Schutt
Dorothy Height
Marie Foster
Pauli Murray
Myrlie Evers
Ella Baker
Victoria Gray
Rita L. Schwerner
Ruth Steiner
Fannie Lou Hamer
Annie Devine
Dorothy Cotton
Martha Ragland
November 9, 1955 National Council of Negro Women, Washington, D.C.
(p.33) Daisy S. Lampkin
Davis W. Houck
David E. Dixon
DOI:10.14325/mississippi/9781604731071.003.0004
Born on August 9, 1883, in Washington D.C., Daisy Adams Lampkin was a lifelong activist, organizer, and fundraiser. Dubbed "Mrs. NAACP," Lampkin began her career in social justice as a suffragist, joining the Negro Women's Equal Franchise Federation, later renamed the Lucy Stone League. She was also a charter member of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) and a board member of the National Association of Colored Women. In 1935, she was appointed a national field secretary of the NAACP and joined its Board of Directors in 1947. On November 9, 1955, Lampkin delivered a speech at the annual convention of the NCNW in Washington D.C. This chapter reproduces Lampkin's speech, in which she eulogized Mary McLeod Bethune, who founded the NCNW in 1935. Lampkin used the eulogy as a celebration of black women and their achievements.
Keywords: speech, Daisy Adams Lampkin, social justice, National Council of Negro Women, NAACP, Mary McLeod Bethune, eulogy, black women, Washington D.C.
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Nii Lante Vanderpuye is the current member of parliament for Odododiodio constituency and a former sports journalist. He is a former Minister of Youth and Sports under John Mahama and a Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry.
Born Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye on June 11, 1965 in Accra. He had his secondary education at Bechem Presbyterian Boy's Secondary School and Mfantsipim School, Cape Coast.
Vanderpuye holds a Masters degree in Governance & Leadership from Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA). He also holds a B. A in English, Philosophy and Classics from the University of Ghana.
Before going into full time politics, Nii worked at the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation from 1990 to 2004 where he became the Deputy Head of Sports. He was the Head of Sports at Network Broadcasting Limited between 2005 and 2008.
He was a special aide and director of operations at the presidency under former President John Evans Atta Mills.
Nii Lante Vanderpuye first became member of parliament for Odododiodio constituency in 2013 after beating off competition from the NPP's Victor Okaikoi in the 2012 elections.
He has retained the seat at the 2016 and 2020 elections.
Former President John Mahama appointed him as Deputy Minister for Trade and Industry in March 2013. He was later moved to the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development as Deputy Minister in 2014 to 2015.
He was again moved to the Ministry of Youth and Sports as the substantive minister after a ministerial reshuffle in 2015.
Nii Lante is a Ranking member of the Local government and rural development committee and a member of the privileges committee and Appointments committee.
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IT'S BEEN A busy year for gaming.
While the biggest games of the year have focused on open-world experiences and combined with with improved storytelling, there have been some fantastic games covering different genres from episodic stories to platformers to reboots and revivals.
While there are clearly too many to choose from, here are the recommended games you should consider buying.
Perhaps one of the best medieval fantasy games released, The Witcher III: Wild Hunt sets the bar for all adventure games out there.
You could easily ignore the story and just explore the vast world on offer, one that is packed to the brim with side-quests, points of interest and distractions that are just begging to be discovered.
What is likely to be Hideo Kojima's last game at Konami, the fifth addition to the MGS series is an open-world behemoth that allows you to approach missions in a number of ways.
Much like The Witcher III, the production values and the level of attention provided, from the world building to the difficulty to the overall accessibility it provides to both new and regular players means you will be sinking months into it, or berating similar games for not offering the same level of freedom.
The only drawback is the multiplayer mode which doesn't exactly match the high standards the single player game provides.
The batmobile's inclusion may have split opinion and the crippling bugs that plagued the PC version over the summer still live on in the memory, but as far as sendoffs go, this is as good as it gets for the caped crusader.
The melee combat is still as satisfying as ever, the open-world structure gives you a great degree of freedom and most importantly, you get to be Batman, a hero whos proves you only need your wits, fighting ability and a limitless bank account to fight crime.
As it's come from the same makers as Dark Souls, Bloodborne is an incredibly unforgiving game. A lapse of concentration is all that's needed for you to suffer a gruesome death while as you explore the haunting city of Yharnam, which is filled with monsters and Lovecraftian-style monstrosities.
Yet persevere and things will click together. Its 'attack is the best form of defence' philosophy may seem counter-intuitive but it creates a tense, but thrilling game.
Up until the late 2000s, Pro Evo was the undisputed king of football games before FIFA snatched it away from them.
Now the competition is tighter than it has been in a while, and it looks like Pro Evo is back on top again. Greater depth, the feel of play is sharper, and both your on- and off-field decisions can have a major impact on how a game plays out.
The Chinese Room's tale about an abandoned English village where all its inhabitants mysteriously disappear doesn't prioritise action, but what it does have is atmosphere, intrigue and tension as you piece together what happened in Yaughton Valley. It's a slow-paced game, but it has an emotional core that's rarely seen in first-person games.
One of the biggest hits to arrive this year, think of Rocket League as a cross between indoor soccer and rocket cars that can propel themselves in all directions. The end result is a massively entertaining game that's as fun to watch as it is to play.
The fifth version of the series may have disappointed some, but Forza Motorsports 6 makes up for those to bring you a comprehensive racing game.
Hundreds of cars, numerous racing modes for both online and offline players and a fine balance between arcade thrills and simulation makes it one of the best installments in the series.
Combining the classic Zelda series with Groundhog Day was one of the stranger decisions Nintendo made, but the N64 classic holds up as well today thanks to a strong concept and some small additions.
It's easily one of the darker games in the Zelda series as you've only 72 in-game hours to save the world (which you can reset), but it's one that fully deserves your love and attention should you own a 3DS.
The single-player game is decent, if a little underwhelming, but where Halo 5 shines is in its multiplayer mode where it offers a varied and competitive modes of play.
With the ability to rewind time, Maxine Caulfield's time at Blackwell Academy and the town of Arcadia Bay is a slow-burner, but the episodic nature (there are five of them) works to its advantage. As you get to know the cast and try to figure out the mysteries of your new home, you will find yourself emotionally invested as the plot progresses.
It's flawed but its characterisation and combination of dark and poignant storytelling makes up for it.
A charming game where you control a small robot called BUD, you must traverse and climb through a number of floating islands in your search to find a magical plant that will save your home world.
The flash game turned full-on platformer is brutal and tough as nails, but the controls are impeccable as your ninja navigates each course. You'll fail repeatedly, but it's incredibly satisfying when you do complete the more difficult ones.
You like nostalgia, right? Well, Rare Replay offers that by delving into its vast back-catalogue and bringing out 30 games.
There are some noticeable exclusions – Goldeneye being one of them – but it's a solid collection and the inclusion of features like rewind and save is a godsend when you're trying to complete the likes of Battletoads.
A level editor designed to show off the creativity of gamers everywhere or an experiment to create the most maddenly difficult Super Mario level in existence? Whatever the answer, the result is one of the most accessible and creative Nintendo games on the platform.
There were many ways this could have went wrong, but the level of attention and detail over the smallest of details shows why Nintendo is still so beloved even today.
Xbox has the exclusive console rights to the game for the first year, meaning PS4 owners will have to wait until Christmas 2016 for it to arrive (PC owners only have to wait until early next year).
Expanding on the format that served the quite impressive reboot so well, Rise of the Tomb Raider pushes the series forward as you explore the Siberian landscape.
Remember just how fun SimCity was back in the day and how recent games lost their way? Well Cities: Skylines takes on the mantle but its attention to detail and its ability to balance both the big and small decisions without overwhelming players makes it an engrossing experience.
Just be warned, much like the Football Manager series, it will swallow up your time completely once it gets ahold of you. And that's before you try out any of the mods for it.
One of the finest point-and-click-style adventure games released, Grim Fandango uses the Day of the Dead as its setting for a story that takes inspiration from film-noir.
With fiendish puzzles, a large cast, and some genuinely funny moments (Glottis alone makes it worthwhile), it's an essential purchase for those who didn't experience the magic back in 1998.
A game that is about finding and watching a number of police interviews with the same person isn't a great prospect, but it's the setup for what is an intriguing game. As you put in search terms, what starts off as a simple disappearance case turns into so much more.
Once you get past the obvious searches, you learn more about the person being interviewed than the murder itself, a fantastic performance that drives the plot's many twists forward.
If there's a criticism, its that once you're finished, there's little to come back to but like a good book, it's hard to think of anything else until you reach the end. It's recommended that the less you know about the plot, the better. And have a notepad handy too.
A multiplayer shooter that isn't about armies or terrorism, Splatoon's upheaval of the genre's conventions by placing the focus on paint.
With the aim to paint as much of the level in your team's colour, Splatoon's cheery visuals and bright-eyed enthusiasm is a welcome change from the dreary and gritty entries that flood the multiplayer shooter genre.
Expectation is a tricky thing to live up to and yet Bethesda managed to do it again. The post-apocalyptic shooter brings with it town creation, a revamped combat system, and a greater focus on companions means there's more changes than a full-on overhaul.
Although leaving it till next month might be a wise decision considering how many bugs are experienced in its launch. Waiting it out until Christmas would probably be the wiser decision in this case.
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3. Angels: We believe angels are created beings. There are holy angels and evil angels (demons). Holy angels do God's bidding and are ministering spirits on behalf of those who will inherit salvation. Evil angels are those who follow Satan in his rebellion against God. Believers wrestle with these forces of evil but cannot be possessed by them. The source of our strength is found in God alone and the spiritual resources He has provided (Mt. 25:31, 41; Eph. 6:10-20; Col. 1:16; Heb. 1:14; 2 Pet. 1:3; 1 Jn. 4:4; Jude 9).
7. Church: We believe in the universal Church – a living, spiritual organism, of which Christ is the head, and of which, all regenerated people, in the church age, are members. The church age began on the day of Pentecost in Acts 2 and will be completed at the Rapture. We believe that local churches are representative of the universal church. God's plan for ministry in this age centers in the local church. A local church is an accountable company of believers in Jesus Christ, immersed on a credible confession of faith, and associated for worship, fellowship, and service. To the local church, God committed, for perpetual observance, the ordinances of baptism and the Lord's Supper. Leadership in the local church consists of a plurality of Biblically-qualified, male elders. There is equality among the elders, but functionally, the pastorteacher serves as "first among equals". There is equal value, but differing roles concerning men and women. Women are not to be in an authoritative or teaching position over men. The mission of the church is essentially related to evangelism and discipleship. While maintaining a spirit of interdependence with like minded churches, each local church, is independent and autonomous and must be free from interference by an ecclesiastical or political authority. Therefore, Church and State must be kept separate as having different functions, each fulfilling its duties apart from the dictation or patronage of the other. (Mt. 16:18; 28:19-20; Acts 2:41-42, 47; 13:1-2; 14:23; 20:28; Eph. 1:22; 2:14; 3:20-21; 4:11; 1 Cor. 5:9-11; 11:23-29; 12:13; Gal. 3:28; 1 Thess. 4:13-18; 1 Tim. 2:11-13; 3:1-7,15; Titus 1:5-9; Heb. 10:23-25; 1 Pet.
Having being led, as we believe, by the Spirit of God to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as our Savior, and on the profession of our faith, having been baptized in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and being in agreement concerning the doctrinal statement of Southview Bible Church, we do now in the presence of God, angels, and this assembly, most solemnly and joyfully enter into this covenant with one another, as one body in Christ. We engage, therefore, by the aid of the Holy Spirit, to walk together in Christian love, to strive for the advancement of this church in knowledge and holiness, and to promote its prosperity and spirituality, in accordance with the teachings of the Word of God, and for the glory of God.


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Narrated by Sean Pratt / 9 hours 37 minutes
The Best of Me: Booktrack Edition adds an immersive musical soundtrack to your audiobook listening experience! *
Get swept up in a timeless story of lost dreams and redemption, in which former high school sweethearts get a second chance at first love--from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Notebook.
In the spring of 1984, high school students Amanda Collier and Dawson Cole fell deeply, irrevocably in love. Though they were from opposite sides of the tracks, their love for one another seemed to defy the realities of life in the small town of Oriental, North Carolina. But as the summer of their senior year came to a close, unforeseen events would tear the young couple apart, setting them on radically divergent paths.
Now, twenty-five years later, Amanda and Dawson are summoned back to Oriental for the funeral of Tuck Hostetler, the mentor who once gave shelter to their high school romance. Neither has lived the life they imagined . . . and neither can forget the passionate first love that forever changed their lives. As Amanda and Dawson carry out the instructions Tuck left behind for them, they realize that everything they thought they knew -- about Tuck, about themselves, and about the dreams they held dear -- was not as it seemed. Forced to confront painful memories, the two former lovers will discover undeniable truths about the choices they have made. And in the course of a single, searing weekend, they will ask of the living, and the dead: Can love truly rewrite the past?
*Booktrack is an immersive format that pairs traditional audiobook narration to complementary music. The tempo and rhythm of the score are in perfect harmony with the action and characters throughout the audiobook. Gently playing in the background, the music never overpowers or distracts from the narration, so listeners can enjoy every minute. When you purchase this Booktrack edition, you receive the exact narration as the traditional audiobook available, with the addition of music throughout.
Author Nicholas Sparks
Narrator Sean Pratt
Publisher Hachette Audio
Publication Date May 14, 2019
Edition Unabridged
Genre Rank #15,744 in Fiction & Literature


It was because of grace that Christ tasted death for you. How can God die? Well through the humanity of Christ God tasted death, **his own curse for sin!** in order to bring many sons and daughters into his own family! If there is an impassable cliff and chasm between God and man, he built the bridge, and then showed you the way to the bridge and brings you across!
Do you realize that despite your best efforts at times, you will not be able to thwart his intention and plan of salvation in your life? His grace is stronger! This should be your primary identity and much of the Christian life is learning what it means that you now belong to Christ...do you grasp that this morning?
Confess and turn from any doubts you have about the efficacy of Christ's saving grace for your soul.


It's really hard to reliably predict the long-term earnings of an individual company. The dynamic nature of our economic system and constant technological improvements ensure that things will change in unforeseeable ways. Many companies and even industries that are dominant today may fade to obscurity in decades to come, whereas the dominators of the future may be companies that don't even exist yet.
But it's a different story at a market or economy-wide level. Companies are constantly adapting to changes in technology, the economy, policy, and consumer demand. If there are fat profits to be made, more companies should come in to compete for those profits. If profits get too thin, companies should drop out, leaving more profit to those that remain. Advantages get competed away so that improvements in productivity end up benefiting the end consumers. And all along, the economy grows as people work, invent, and improve.
The result is that over time, the overall economy, and company earnings, tend to grow around a pretty consistent long-term trend. Earnings can vary wildly in the short term, buffeted by crises, booms, busts, and technological breakthroughs. But in the end, companies adapt, digest those changes, and keep competing, and the system grows at that natural long-term rate.
While anything goes in the short-term, the adaptive nature of the economy as a whole results in a fairly steady and predictable rate of long-term earnings growth.
Getting a piece of this "rising tide" of earnings via stock ownership is a good thing (but there is a catch).
The "catch" on that last point is that getting a share of that earnings growth is great, but only if you pay a reasonable price for it! How much one pays for an investment is a very big determinant of likely returns.
Here are a couple such charts, first for the US, and second for the global stock market. Each of these measures the valuation or "expensiveness" of the market by comparing the market's price to its underlying earnings trend.
But over time, they tend to retreat from extreme values and move back towards more central values.
As with earnings growth, it makes sense that valuations should "mean revert" this way. If an investment becomes too expensive to support adequate future returns, investor demand decreases, which reduces valuations. As an investment gets cheaper, its yield and prospective returns increase, which eventually draws investment demand.
Despite this, valuations fluctuate wildly, often reaching extremes before turning around and heading back towards normalcy. Why?
There is an entire field of study, called "behavioral economics," dedicated to questions like this. For the purposes of this letter we will just offer this very brief summary: human emotion plays a huge role in investing. Cycles of fear and greed dominate the short term, causing the market prices to vary wildly compared to those relatively steady long-term fundamentals, and sometimes pushing them to irrational extremes.
These cycles are self-reinforcing, often fueled by popular "narratives" rationalizing why prices will continue on their current paths. The explanations sometimes focus on shorter-term earnings fluctuations, despite repeated evidence that such ups and downs are just part of how the economy works, and don't really affect the market's long term prospects. But sometimes, investors cite a novel factor at work that will supposedly alter the long-term course of earnings, valuations, or both.
This logic is seductive, because at any given time, investors can indeed point to some feature or circumstance that is completely unprecedented. But that's the flaw in this argument: there is always something completely unprecedented happening — and there always has been. Investors focus entirely on the latest "new" thing, without acknowledging that time and time again, the economy has adapted to momentous changes, companies have competed, earnings growth has followed a steady long-term path, and market valuations have returned to levels that make sense for long-term investors.
It seems pretty bold to bet that these things won't happen again, despite the fact that they have continually happened over and over throughout history, and with good reason. Yet investors continually make that bet, and are seldom proven right.
The four most expensive words in the English language are "this time it's different."
Buy into the rising tide of economic and earnings growth if it can be had at a reasonable (or better yet, cheap) price.
Do not be tempted into buying investments that are highly overvalued compared to their history.
Ignore the short-term noise and "this time is different" rationalizations so beloved of the crowd.
Focus on the long-term value of what you are buying.
Whatever happens, hang on to that long-term focus for dear life.
This approach is, to quote Warren Buffet, "simple, but not easy." We certainly agree that it's not easy — but we think it's worth it for the powerful long-term advantage it can confer on investors with the patience and discipline to follow it.
Our next article will discuss how these ideas apply to the current state of global stock markets.
1 It's important to measure the price against the underlying trend in earnings, rather than the just using the prior year's earnings as is the more common approach, because earnings can be very volatile over the short term. This can be seen in the first chart above: one-year earnings (the wiggly blue line) can vary widely from the long-term growth trend (the straight black line). At those times when one-year earnings are far from trend, they are giving an inaccurate indication of the likely path of future earnings, which makes them a bad denominator. It is preferable — and has historically been a better predictor of future returns — to approximate long-term earnings potential by using an average of many years worth of earnings (10 years is typical) or using a long-term trendline like the straight black line in that first graph.


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The Presiding Judge of FCT High Court on Kwali Division, Justice Simon Venchek Gaba, has granted a bail application for Engr Babagana Abba Dalori, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Galaxy Transport and Construction Limited.
Dalori was accused of alleged fraud of running a Ponzi scheme in the North-East of geopolitical of the country
He was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and was first detained by the anti-graft agency, before taken to Kuje Maximum Prison.
Justice Gaba, after listening to the arguments of both the Prosecuting Counsel and lawyer to the EFCC, Maryam Ahmed, and Defense Counsel, Joe Kyari Gadzama (SAN), at the Court's premises, directed that the accused be granted bail to the tune of N5 million.
While delivering the verdict, the Judge ordered that the accused must also produce two sureties in like some, who must also be residents within the Court's jurisdiction.
He said one of the sureties must be resident in his own personal and fully-furnished apartment.
Justice Gaba, who also mandated that the international passport of the defendant be seized, however requested that the accused can apply for it if he needs to seek medical treatment abroad.
The case was thereafter adjourned to November 4 and 5, 2019, for hearing.
A Federal High Court in Abuja had directed EFCC to set free the businessman or arraign him in court, after his detention for more than 30 days without trial.
The order issued by Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu on May 30, 2019 prompted the anti-corruption agency to arraign him before the FCT High Court in Kwalli.
Dalori who had been in the custody of the EFCC since March 29, 2019, had approached the Federal High Court with a fundamental human right suit challenging his detention without trial by EFCC for over two months.
In the suit, filed on his behalf by Barrister N. A. Dammo, the plaintiff had prayed the court to order EFCC to release him or prefer charges against him if he had committed any offence known to law.
The enroll order of the court signed by the court registrar, Omoju Ojo James, read in part: "The respondent (EFCC) is hereby ordered to release the applicant (Dalori) forthwith or grant him administrative bail where there is prima facie evidence that the applicant has committed an offence pending the outcome of the investigation. That where the investigation has been concluded and there is evidence of criminal infraction, the respondent (EFCC) shall prefer a charge against the applicant before the court of competent jurisdiction which shall determine the bail of the applicant."
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UPDATED: EFCC Press Release
Court Admits Dalori to N5m Bail
The trial of Babagana Abba Dalori, Director/CEO, Galaxy Transport and Construction Company continued on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 before Justice Venchak S. Gaba of the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT) High Court, sitting in Kwali, Abuja, with the judge granting him N5million bail (Five Million Naira).
Dalori is facing prosecution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) alongside his company Galaxy Transport and Construction Company on a one-count charge, bordering on obtaining money by false pretence to the tune of N10,000,000.00 (Ten Million Naira) only from one Abubakar Hajara. He was first arraigned on June 20, 2019.
The one-count charge reads: "That you, Babagana Abba Dalori and Galaxy Transportation and Construction Services Limited, sometime in 2016 at Abuja within the jurisdiction of this honourable court with intent to defraud, obtained the sum of N10,000,000.00 (Ten Million Naira) from one Abubakar Hajara under the false pretence that the money would be invested in the business of buying and selling of special trip(s) of excavated sand, which pretence you knew to be false and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 1 (1) (a) of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Related Offences Act, 2006 and punishable under Section 1 (3) of the same Act." He pleaded not guilty to the charge.
At today's proceeding, the defence counsel, Joe-Kyari Gadazama SAN, informed the court of a pending application for bail and pleaded that the defendant be granted bail on liberal terms.
"My lord, the accused has no previous court case, neither criminal charges known to me and to the court. He also has a wife. Granting him bail will allow him access to his family, lawyers and witnesses, and also prepare him for his defence.
"I am assuring you my lord, whenever the court needs him, he will appear before the court. There is no any reason that will make the defendant jump bail my lord," Gadazama said.
The prosecution counsel, Maryam Aminu Ahmed objected to the bail application, urging the court to deny the applicant bail in the interest of justice.
"We have filed a 14 page counter-affidavit, and investigation is ongoing. The said counter is dated 1st July, 2019 and filed 2nd July, 2019. Attached to the counter is a written address adopted, which urges this honourable court to refuse the applicant's application in the interest of justice," Ahmed said.
Justice Gaba, however, admitted the defendant to bail in the tune of N5million (Five Million Naira) and two sureties in like sum, who must be resident within the jurisdiction of the court. Also one of the sureties must be resident in the accused home.
The defendant is also to submit his international passport with the court registrar.
He adjourned the case to November 4 and 5, 2019 for continuation of trial.
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Some say entrepreneurs are born, not made. But with the barriers to entering the world of entrepreneurship lower than ever, that's no longer the case.
In a few short minutes, Christopher captures a great deal of the experience of entering the world of entrepreneurship. If you're considering starting your first business, his advice is excellent food for thought.
1. You're going to fail.
At least half of you will, anyway--in the first five years (according to the latest data from Gallup). Like many entrepreneurs, Engman didn't succeed on his first attempt. In fact, he lost his first company, and ended up with over $100,000 of debt.
Hopefully, you won't end up in that situation, but the truth remains: If you're not ready or willing to fail, entrepreneurship isn't for you.
2. Don't start with an idea. Start with a problem.
Like many of us, Engman's ideas about entrepreneurship changed once he became one.
"If you ask a lot of entrepreneurs, they think they started with an idea. They actually didn't. They were discussing a problem with their friends; then, the idea came. Start with a problem. Not an idea."
If you're serious about starting a successful business, find a problem that lots of people (or businesses) have. Then, work hard on finding a solution to that problem. That's your starting point.
3. Persistence is golden...if you're willing to tweak.
After his first company went bankrupt, Christopher restarted it...with basically the same business idea. This time it worked. What made the difference?
"Some people say you should never give up. And I agree...you should never give up on yourself. But sometimes you have to give up on a certain concept you created...and tweak it."
What we know today as PayPal originally launched as Confinity, a company that developed security software for handheld devices. Google was unprofitable for years before launching its AdWords program in 2003.
If your idea doesn't succeed the first time, success may be just around the corner. Don't be afraid to pivot when necessary.
It's easy to get carried away with grandiose visions of what your company is going to bring to the world. But remember, Rome wasn't built in a day.
"Start with a small target market," Engman says. "Your business model should be applicable for a big market. But don't try to prove it with many at the same time."
If you think you have a solution to a problem, forget about marketing (for now). Reach out to a few people who have that problem. If they're willing to try your product or service, you've got a way to prove your concept.
"Sometimes you have to change your game plan as things happen. You don't go for the queen in the first push. You make a lot of moves, and then you go for the queen."
Or, as legendary boxer Mike Tyson allegedly put it: "Everybody's got a plan until they get punched in the face."
Yes, entrepreneurship is a mix of strategy and a street fight. Build your strategy. But know that sooner or later, something unexpected will throw you off.
Roll with the punches, and show us what you're made of.


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Entries by Sean Kelley
A conversation with Greg Touhill, former federal CISO
May 23, 2019 in Podcast /by Sean Kelley
In any organization, people tend to get fixated on the policy. Same goes for cybersecurity policies. But often while the policy is sound, the issues lie within the execution. Retired Brigadier General and former federal Chief Information Security Officer Greg Touhill joined Sean Kelley, host of CyberChat, to discuss the future of cybersecurity. Touhill said […]
Cybersecurity battleground – Status of cyber threat info sharing
April 25, 2019 in Podcast /by Sean Kelley
The current status of cybersecurity threats and information sharing between the public, private and government sectors is improving. With that said, there is still much work that needs to be done. Host Sean Kelley sat down with an esteemed panel to discuss. The guests include: Wally Coggins, director of the IC Security Coordination Center within […]
Former WH senior advisor talks data privacy
Privacy became a real issue for American in 2018. Marc Groman, who joined Cyber Chat with host Sean Kelley, said existing incentives for data security have so far been wrong. "When it comes to protecting the perimeter and protecting our networks, we're still — in some cases — at data security one-oh-one," Groman, a former […]
What is insider threat?
March 16, 2019 in Podcast /by Sean Kelley
Any mention of an organization and insider threat in the same sentence generally conjures up an image of information being stolen by an employee — which is precisely the image Michael Theis and Matt Moynahan want to change. Cyber Chat Host Sean Kelley sat down with Moynahan, CEO of ForcePoint and Theis, Chief Counterintelligence Expert […]
The future of IPv6 and cybersecurity
February 15, 2019 in Podcast /by Sean Kelley
Charles Sun, government executive and IPv6 expert appeared on Cyber Chat with host Sean Kelley to discuss infrastructure, IPv4 and the need for quicker adoption of IPv6. "Infrastructure and cyber security are really hard [when] separate from each other," Sun said. "The fact that the network and infrastructure logs do not report a data breach […]
2019 technology priorities from Congress and private industry
January 26, 2019 in Podcast /by Sean Kelley
Darryl Peek, former director of digital innovation and solutions at the Department of Homeland Security and current senior manager for strategy at Salesforce and Rep. Will Hurd (R-Texas) and sat down with Cyber Chat Host, Sean Kelley, to discuss the future of federal technology. "A lot of people think bipartisanship is dead in Washington D.C., […]
Unique partnership between FDA and DHA protects medical devices
January 4, 2019 in Podcast /by Sean Kelley
We have entered a new level of connectivity, convenience and efficiency with the Internet of Things (IoT). The healthcare community is experiencing this growth and with the availability of data, improved patient care is imminent. With these advancements, however, comes greater risk. The majority of connected medical devices were designed, built and purchased around ten […]
Cloud security and lessons from private sector
December 7, 2018 in Podcast /by Sean Kelley
In this edition of CyberChat, host Sean Kelley, former chief information security officer of the Environmental Protection Agency, digs into cloud offerings, security and compliance and how Silicone Valley startups can help the government with cybersecurity and innovation. Kelley was joined by Steve Grewal, former deputy chief information officer at the General Services Administration, and […]
Lessons learned from 2016 election season
November 3, 2018 in Podcast /by Sean Kelley
Best listening experience is on Chrome, Firefox or Safari. Subscribe to CyberChat with Sean Kelley on iTunes or PodcastOne. In part two of the Cyber Chat election security show, host Sean Kelley discussed what agencies have learned from the last election and what they are doing to ensure the election is not only secure, but that American voters […]
How secure is the election process?
October 26, 2018 in Podcast /by Sean Kelley
 Best listening experience is on Chrome, Firefox or Safari. Subscribe to CyberChat with Sean Kelley on iTunes or PodcastOne. The 2016 elections left a swirl of unanswered questions around election security. In a two-part series, host Sean Kelley discusses the state of cybersecurity as it pertains to the election of our future leaders. He's joined by: John […]
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BPC November 15 update
Amarin AMRN shares advance 12% on positive Adcom; resTORbio TORC tumbles 87% on failure of late-stage trial
Price and Volume Movers
resTORbio, Inc., (Nasdaq: TORC) announced that top line data from its Phase 3 PROTECTOR 1 trial evaluating RTB101 in preventing clinically symptomatic respiratory illness (CSRI) in adults age 65 and older, did not meet its primary endpoint. Shares plummeted to close down 87% to $1.09.
Amarin Corporation plc (NASDAQ:AMRN) shares closed up 12% to $24.02 following Thursday's 16-0 vote by an FDA Advisory Committee to recommend approval of an indication and label expansion for Vascepa capsules to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events in high-risk patients. The PDUFA date for a final decision by the FDA is December 28, 2019.
Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp. (NASDAQ:TNXP) shares closed down 25% to $1.65 following its announcement of a public offering of shares and warrants for gross proceeds of $9m.
Anchiano Therapeutics Ltd. (Nasdaq: ANCN) announced the discontinuation of its Phase 2 Codex study evaluating the gene therapy inodiftagene vixteplasmid in patients with BCG-unresponsive non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). Anchiano determined that there was a low probability of surpassing the pre-defined futility threshold at the planned interim analysis. Shares closed down 18% to $1.92.
Novartis (NYSE: NVS) announced the FDA approved Adakveo (crizanlizumab) to reduce the frequency of vaso-occlusive crises (VOCs), or pain crises, in adult and pediatric patients aged 16 years and older with sickle cell disease.
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE:BMY) and Celgene Corporation (NASDAQ:CELG) announced that the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has approved their pending merger under the requirement that Celgene sells its psoriasis drug, Otezla. The transaction is expected to close on November 20, 2019.
Major price movers (stocks priced > $1.00, volume > 50k):
Refer to the BioPharmCatalyst Biotech Stocks page for Top 10 Gainers/Losers/Unusual Volume
ADVANCERS:
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc. (MLNT): $1.68; +20%.
BioXcel Therapeutics, Inc. (BTAI): $5.15; +18%.
89bio, Inc. (ETNB): $27.00; +17%.
Kodiak Sciences Inc. (KOD): $29.18; +17%.
Matinas BioPharma Holdings, Inc. (MTNB): $1.04; +16%.
DECLINERS:
Agile Therapeutics, Inc. (AGRX): $1.49; -37%.
SELLAS Life Sciences Group, Inc. (SLS): $5.15; -17%.
PDS Biotechnology Corporation (PDSB): $2.12; -13%.
Celsion Corporation (CLSN): $1.23; -12%.
Galera Therapeutics, Inc. (GRTX): $11.79; -11%.
Pipeline updates below:
Pipeline Database Updates
AIM – AIM ImmunoTech Inc.
Ampligen, Intron A, celecoxib and pembrolizumab
Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
Phase 1 Phase 1 data due around 2Q 2020.
Ampligen, cisplatin and pembrolizumab
Phase 2 Phase 2 interim data due around 4Q 2020.
Ampligen plus Intron A
Phase 1/2 Phase 1 interim data to be presented 1Q 2020.
ANCN – Anchiano Therapeutics Ltd.
Inodiftagene - Codex
Non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC)
Phase 2 Phase 2 trial discontinued due to lack of efficacy - November 15, 2019.
IDYA – IDEAYA Biosciences Inc.
IDE196
Phase 2 Phase 2 interim data expected in 2Q/3Q 2020.
$203.9 million
NVS – Novartis AG
Crizanlizumab
Approved FDA Approval announced November 15, 2019.
TORC – resTORbio Inc.
RTB101 - PROTECTOR 1
Respiratory Tract Infections
Phase 3 Phase 3 top-line data did not meet primary endpoint - November 15, 2019.


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This yummy food is simple enough to have going on the BBQ, while tailgating. Add a zesty bbq sauce from the night before for some extra flavor. It's delicious and what Alabama is known for.
Quick, easy and delicious. So delicious in fact, you'd probably prefer them outside of game days as well. It's as simple as frying a burrito, and then this delicious meal came to be. However they're made, Arizonians love them.
Typically served the day after an FSU victory, these little chicken bites are delicious. They're easy to make and sure to please. Celebrate a little bit early and use these bites as good luck for a Seminole win.
It's only appropriate that the Hawkeyes would be chomping down on a bird of some sort to get ready for a big game day ahead. Additionally, imagine the smell of those turkey legs roasting on the BBQ. There's nothing better.
Unlike the others, Buckeyes are better as a post victory snack rather than to have while tailgating. One thing never changes though- they're always delicious.This sweet little treat can be found in Buckeye Donuts, but there's plenty of recipes online so that you can make them at home.
Famous from the Mont restaurant run by 3 Oklahoma Alumni, you may be familiar with their delicious 3 cheese queso. Well now, it's as easy as making some of your own (or ordering ahead of time for the tailgate). Just put out some chips and get the drinks flowing. It's time for game day!
Although they come from the diner close to campus, these little sticky treats can be easily mimicked with cinnamon roll dough. Just twist and bake like a loaf with some butter and serve warm with some syrup. Definitely easy enough to make as you're getting dressed for the tailgate, just a little messy to eat.
Who can resist a hot dog at a tailgate? It's a no brainer. Throw a couple dogs on the grill, then enjoy topped with tomatoes, sour cream, green onions, cheese and of course chili.
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Horror And that was an Oscar night for the dark genre
Thread starter Jethro
Jethro
Get Out got a gong, was expecting a few more, and The Shape of Water took out four
Okay while most horror sites won't count them as dark genre, we do! Congrats to all involved and about time del Toro scored something after a bunch of above average ghostly outings.
Still trying to figure out if Shape of Water is a prelude to The Creature from the Black Lagoon or has nothing whatever to do with it.
Jethro said:
I'm thinking it has to do with a backstory origin of Abe Sapien for the Hellboy reboot.
I'm probably wrong but who knows?
Right now, I think the Universal movie series based on The Dark Universe is in trouble due to the reception issues with the Mummy remake? The Creature from the Black Lagoon remake may not happen. There are a few other remakes scheduled for The Dark Universe before the creature makes another appearance on the big screen.
The Hellboy remake is already underway and expected to be released in January 2019.
ScreenRant shoots me down;
some fans have developed a theory that The Shape of Water could be an unofficial prequel, perhaps tying in or some twisted blessing of the David Harbour Hellboy film due in 2019, and that del Toro's negative claims are legally necessary since Abe Sapien and the rest of the Hellboy franchise are copyrighted material. Perhaps "the Asset" is the same species as Abe (ichthyo sapien) or The Shape of Water takes place in some sort of parallel universe. Unfortunately, that notion seems to only exist within the fandom.
However, Guillermo del Toro has said that the creature in The Shape of Water was inspired by the titular monster from The Creature from the Black Lagoon.
Abe's backstory parallels some background events of the film. For instance, Abe Sapien was sealed in a glass tube, filled with water, during the Civil War in the basement of St. Trinian's hospital in D.C. In 1978, he was rediscovered by some plumbers; he was initially examined by the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense and would have been vivisected if Hellboy hadn't stepped in. Similarly, The Shape of Water begins with the Asset confined to a glass tube, filled with water, in a government facility in Baltimore in 1962. While the cities and years are slightly different, the Cold War, the bureaucratic setting plays a major role in both stories.
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Yeah the Dark Universe is apparently dead in the water, writes have moved to other projects and the next movie Bride of Frankenstein has been cancelled.
Think the major problem was letting Timmy Cruise anywhere near the Universe, he did in the Jack Reacher franchise as well, seriously Cruise as the hulking Reacher!!!!!!
I actually thought the first Jack Reacher movie wasn't bad.
The second one, however, it was obvious that Cruise was given "creative control" over the character.
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Raikkonen set for shock F1 return?
Date: 23rd September 2011 at 1:58pm
Written by: Red5
Could 2007 Formula One World Champion Kimi Raikkonen be entertaining the thought of returning to F1?
The Finnish driver who left the sport at the end of 2009 had been trying his hand at rallying with little success and reports in the paddock suggest that the former McLaren and Ferrari driver could be set for a return with the Williams team.
The BBC believe that the 32-year-old has already held talks with the team and that would indicate that the driver known as the Iceman (not for famously eating an ice lolly in the Ferrari garage, but for his cool persona) could be set to replace Rubens Barrichello and line-up alongside Pastor Maldonado in 2012.
The Venezuelan driver brings in a huge amount of sponsorship money [reportedly between £21 million and £30 million] to the team through Venezuelan oil company PDVSA, so the obvious choice to drop would be fan favourite Rubens Barrichello.
But the Brazilian driver refused to comment on speculation when he was asked about the rumours.
'Right now is a big time for rumours and there is no point,' he told Autosport Magazine.
'My Twitter is going crazy with people asking things.
'Whatever people say about me is not true, so I cannot rely on other information about other drivers. Whenever I meet with my family, they ask me crazy things that they read in the press. To say something now will make more fuss.
'But definitely I want to be racing next year. That's my point. I feel better prepared than at any other time.'
Neither the Williams team or Kimi Raikkonen have commented directly on the reported meeting, which appears to have taken place prior to the Italian Grand Prix at the Williams factory.
Speculation has also linked Williams with making a move for another sponsor-backed driver to sit alongside Maldonado and BBC Radio 5 Live commentator David Croft speculated during Friday's Free Practice 1 that it could be Bruno Senna who is currently driving for Renault, while others have suggested Force India's Adrian Sutil or Dutch GP2 racer Giedo van der Garde.
The point is that at this stage everyone is guessing, no-one knows whether Kimi's motivated enough to make a return. His motivation was a clear issue during his time at Ferrari after he won the drivers title and what would he offer a mid-pack team if he isn't motivated other than an increase in ice cream sales?


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Total cost of ownership (TCO), in italiano costo totale di proprietà o costo totale di possesso, rappresenta il costo totale di possesso della tecnologia in una azienda.

É un approccio sviluppato da Gartner nel 1987, utilizzato per calcolare tutti i costi del ciclo di vita di un'apparecchiatura informatica IT, per l'acquisto, l'installazione, la gestione, la manutenzione e il suo smaltimento (RAEE).

Descrizione

È opportuno evidenziare che questa metodologia di valutazione dei costi era già in uso nell'ambito dei beni durevoli di largo consumo quali macchinari industriali, mezzi di trasporto e veicoli in genere.
Lo sviluppo nel settore IT è stato determinato dalla velocissima obsolescenza HW/SW e dalla conseguente necessità per i grandi utenti di avere attendibili riferimenti di costo.
Gli stessi processi di "MAKE or BUY" sono stati trasferiti alle valutazioni di "BUY or RENT".
La locazione operativa è diventata l'espressione massima del TCO Management, in cui trovano equilibrio i margini del Locatore/Service Provider e le efficienze/economie di scala che lo stesso locatore è in grado di concretizzare.

L'analisi TCO deve quindi tener conto di:
 costi per l'acquisto dei componenti hardware o software (ricerca del fornitore sul mercato, costi di amministrazione per le ricerche di mercato, costi delle licenze software);
 costi per i servizi connessi al progetto di installazione, in pratica quelli per l'analisi e modellazione, configurazione, formazione, collaudo e messa in avvio: sono spese legate al personale coinvolto, sia quello del fornitore sia degli addetti del cliente coinvolti e impegnati;
 costi per lo sviluppo di personalizzazione degli applicativi implementati dai dipendenti interni;
 costi operativi, legati all'aggiornamento e alla manutenzione e all'esercizio del software; questi costi denominati "costi operativi" comprendono: formazione di personale IT e di end-users, supporto degli end-users nei problemi riscontrati nell'utilizzo della tecnologia, gestione della sicurezza informatica, utilizzo di spazi per ospitare apparecchiature hardware (es. server, mainframe), consumi di energia, costi di connessione Internet, costi derivanti dal down-time del sistema per malfunzionamenti o errori degli end-users;
 costi legati alla dismissione del sistema (smantellamento delle apparecchiature hardware, eliminazione dei cavi portanti delle reti LAN).

L'approccio TCO è basato sulla considerazione che il costo totale di utilizzo di un'apparecchiatura IT non dipende solo dai costi di acquisto, ma anche dai tutti i costi che intervengono durante l'intera vita di esercizio dello strumento.

I costi connessi alla stessa formulazione del TCO, che rientrano allo stesso modo nel TCO sono abbastanza rilevanti, dunque tale metodo viene spesso utilizzato solo da grandi aziende, in cui l'IT rappresenta una variabile strategica rilevante.

Il TCO è un'analisi statica dei costi di esercizio di un'apparecchiatura: esso quindi non tiene conto di eventuali ritorni dovuti all'investimento in innovazione, del risparmio operativo, delle nuove mansioni create; dunque il TCO monitorando solamente i costi non può essere usato in fase di analisi strategica degli investimenti.

Il TCO, anche se nato nell'ambito dell'IT, trova applicazione in qualsiasi altro campo, laddove sia possibile registrare i costi di esercizio di una determinata funzione aziendale.

Il TCO si presenta come un metodo ottimo per misurare i costi totali, identificando tutte le spese, in termini chiari e facilmente misurabili; ma presenta lo svantaggio di non poter stimarne il valore aziendale complessivo, solitamente viene utilizzato come unico strumento di analisi tralasciando altri sistemi più importanti, senza valorizzare altri tipi di benefici più difficili da misurare e più controversi.

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Our guest Ellis Zhu took a break this week to taste famous North Carolina pulled pork barbecue and learn about a local hero Hoyle Upchurch, who as a pilot for the famed Flying Tigers defended Ellis' forefathers in China from the Japanese in WWII.
Reitz North America Project Manager Ben Misegades with Ellis Zhu in front of a replica of a Curtiss P-40 Warhawk, the primary fighter aircraft of the Flying Tigers. The replica is at the Gilliam-McConnell airfield in Carthage, North Carolina, not far from Reitz North America's Office in Aberdeen.
Ellis in front of memorials to Flying Tiger pilot Hoyle Upchurch.
Ellis and Ben enjoy a barbecue lunch at the Pik 'n Pig restaurant located at the Gilliam-McConnell airfield.


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Three Ways To Support Management Post-Crisis
By DirectorCorps
April 13, 2020 All Industries Crisis Management
Ever since COVID-19 began sweeping the globe, companies have remained stuck in pullback mode. Movie theaters, like AMC Entertainment Holdings, temporarily closed doors. Dining establishments, such as Olive Garden's parent company Darden Restaurants, have shifted to carryout and delivery. Manufacturers have slowed down development, responding to a lack of demand.
The impact from the slowdown could lead to a 34% reduction in U.S. gross domestic product during the second quarter, according to economists at Goldman Sachs Group.
It's within these depths that boards must prepare for when things begin returning to normal again. How a company bounces back from this devastation could determine its survival.
This historic re-launch will require foresight and communication between board and management to prepare for the resumption of regular operations, while preventing short-term hiccups that could stall a recovery.
"The role of the board hasn't changed," says Jim Brooks, chief operating officer at consulting firm Control Risks. It's still long-term stakeholder management. As companies re-launch operations, directors can't lose sight of that responsibility.
Here are three things to consider, when your board begins the process of getting back to business as usual.
1. Understand the New Financial Situation
As the coronavirus' impact heightened, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said companies could delay reporting first-quarter results, if needed. It comes as many chief financial officers and audit committees compile "financial reporting like they have never dealt with before," says Paul DeNicola, a principal within PwC's governance insights center.
Understand where the business stands and the artillery it has to work with as it restarts post-crisis. Directors should question new risks within reporting that may have emerged alongside the virus's spread and help communicate issues to institutional shareholders.
Having a grasp of these numbers will also help the board determine what's needed on a personnel level. As the crisis hits, millions of people were laid off or furloughed, as businesses downsized in response. Still, only 16% of CFOs surveyed by PwC reported expecting to layoff staff by the end of March.
The ability to hold on and retain talent during this unprecedented and sudden halt in activity will make it easier for a company to scale up operations back to full power.
CEOs and management teams should "lean on boards," adds DeNicola, as they discuss moving back to full deployment of employees.
2. Gauge Where The Supply Chain Stands
The business won't be the only entity recovering through the depths of this crisis. If a company produces and sells products, it is likely that its entire supply chain that supports the manufacturing and construction of that product has also suffered.
"If every part of the supply chain isn't ready to ramp up, it's useless," says Sunil Chopra, a professor of operations management at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.
The board should have regular communication with management about the status of every part of the supply chain and have back-ups available for portions of the chain, if possible. This is where boards' often fall short, says Chopra.
Ideally, companies would have back-ups for each portion of the supply chain, going as far as providing a fee to a supplier to serve as insurance when the regular partner can't operate. But in good times, as management looks for ways to cut costs, these programs tend to get slashed without much of a fight, Chopra has found.
Boards should "challenge" the urge by management to cut this setup, adds Chopra.
3. Set Realistic Expectations For Future Operations
Depending on the depth of slowdown, the board must set realistic expectations for how fast the business can bounce back. It's a time where boards focused on the long-term health of the organization will most benefit.
Some companies may return to normal in three months. Others could take more than a year. A company's position will strengthen, no matter how deep COVID-19 cut into the business, if the board can exercise patience with management, present precise strategies for recovery to shareholders and offer clear expectations on where the company will be in the future.
Shareholders can "tolerate all sorts of short-term pain," says Control Risks' Brooks — if they understand the goals, strategies and timeline to navigate the issues and challenges.
It's also why, as the economy rights itself, it's important for boards to evaluate where the company and industry will stand in the next six months or year.
That's where organizations can find competitive advantages, Brooks adds. Long-term thinking remains the board's primary purpose, putting the onus of the long-term rebuild on their shoulders.


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Home	Business	Automation in AML: Almost 80% of businesses now using electronic checks, but trust remains low
Automation in AML: Almost 80% of businesses now using electronic checks, but trust remains low
More than two in five (47%) senior decision makers have some level of distrust in automated customer authentication checks
21% say they do not trust any checks to be automated at all
Almost one in four businesses (23%) still have no automation in place for AML checks
One in five (21%) business decision-makers say they do not trust any of their anti-money laundering (AML) checks to be automated, despite this year's lockdown preventing most physical checks.
The latest findings from leading AML software provider, SmartSearch, show a distinct lack of trust in electronic checks and verification, with 47% of senior business figures showing some level of distrust. While adoption of automated checks became commonplace during the UK's first lockdown, a surprising 23% of businesses still have no automated processes in place when it comes to AML.
The findings are particularly prevalent as the nation braces for another lockdown, which will prevent many physical checks from taking place. With the figures in mind, SmartSearch is urging businesses to consider better automation processes to improve efficiencies and accuracy, to better navigate an ever-challenging business landscape.
Commenting on the findings, John Dobson, CEO at SmartSearch, said: "When lockdown hit first time, businesses suffered when it came to their AML checks. These need to be carried out by law, so when physical checks became impossible, it created a lot of issues for those who weren't already automating at least some of their processes.
"In spite of this, we can see now that 23% of businesses still have no automation in place when it comes to AML checks. Lockdown or not, introducing automation in your business is going to create some major efficiencies and free up time to focus on other business priorities."
When asked which of the standard customer authentication checks they would trust to be automated, RCA (relatives and close associations) checks were found to be the least trusted, with just 14% saying they would automate these.
According to SmartSearch's data, the most and least trusted customer authentication checks are:
Credit history – 29%
Special Interest Person – 26.4%
Customer Due Diligence – 23%
Identity – 22%
Sanctions and PIPs – 20.4%
RCA (Relatives and close associates) – 14.6%
The accountancy industry appears best prepared for an age of automation in AML, with higher levels of trust that most. Among those working in this sector, almost a third (32%) said they fully trust the automated processes they currently have in place overall, reaching up to 56% for checks such as customer due diligence. However, 19% still admitted to having no automated checks in place in their business.
Advising businesses on what to consider when it comes to electronic verification, John added: "It's understandable that there's still some trepidation when it comes to e-verification and checks. You have to be able to trust that the system you're using is totally accurate and reliable. However, if this year has taught us anything it's that businesses simply can't afford to ignore automation.
"There's been so much innovation in the AML sector and we have recently launched our market-leading TripleCheck service, so I would urge those responsible for AML checks to research the options available to them. Getting your automation right could be a major help, as we all try and navigate 2020's challenging business landscape."
SmartSearch launched its TripleCheck system earlier this year, providing businesses with the most robust AML solution available. The system is a pioneering new electronic KYC (Know Your Customer) and AML solution that combines innovative technology, including facial recognition and digital fraud checks, to create the most powerful AML platform on the market.
For more information about SmartSearch or its TripleCheck service, visit: https://www.smartsearch.com/
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Keyshia Cole's Brother Shows Off Only Thing Left To Remember Late Mother Frankie Lons By, Reveals She 'Didn't Own Much' At Time Of Fatal Overdose
Source: @sammytheghostt/Instagram; MEGA; BET
By:Bernie Zilio
Jul. 20 2021, Published 3:34 p.m. ET
While Keyshia Cole has remained quiet on the recent passing of her mother, the R&B singer's brother has been publicly grieving.
Taking to Instagram to share a photo of Frankie Lons' California identification card, rapper Sammy Ghostt said Tuesday that it was the last physical item he has to remember his mom by after her fatal overdose.
Source: @sammytheghostt/Instagram
"My mother's last thing that I can remember her bye [sic]," Sammy captioned the image, adding that Frankie "didn't own much."
He described his mom – who struggled with addiction for decades – as a "simple woman" who would never let him spend any money on her.
In fact, she "wouldn't live at my lake house," Sammy said, recalling Frankie's reaction being, "Naaa [that's] the lil house on the prairie."
The musician broke the news of his mom's death on Monday, saying she had passed away Sunday at her home in Oakland, reportedly after taking drugs while partying in celebration of her 61st birthday.
Source: BET
Prior to her death, Sammy said he checked in on Frankie daily in an attempt to help her stay clean and sober. He said he wanted to make sure the world remembered her for being someone who loved her children and wanted them to be together, despite their strained relationships in the past.
Frankie and Virgil Hunter, Keyshia's father, gave her up for adoption when she was very young. She was raised by family friends.
After she made it big in the music industry, however, Cole reconnected with Lons, and the two were able to reconcile over the years.
Keyshia had since maintained a close watch on Frankie by making sure she went to rehab and encouraging her to stay on the straight and narrow.
In addition to the heart-to-heart conversations they shared on the singer's BET realty series, Keyshia Cole: My New Life, Keyshia also documented her mom's addiction ups and downs on social media.
"This was 2 1/2 years ago. Every time my mom relapse, it breaks my heart more than it's already been broken," the singer captioned an Instagram video she posted in August of 2018. "I'm hoping, if any of u are dealing with a family member who's battling with drug addiction, that you, yourself are learning how to cope with the struggle of it all. And all the pain it brings to see a loved one constantly relapsing. See them go back to the streets Because that's what they're used to, or would rather be. I really miss you! And will always love u #FrankTheBank."
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Montgomery, Pike Road leaders plead with people to wear masks
One by one, leaders from city of Montgomery, the county, the town of Pike Road and the state of Alabama stepped forward at a joint press conference Tuesday to plead for people here show empathy for those around them during the pandemic by wearing masks in public, and to ask businesses to require their use.
Montgomery County Commission Chairman Elton Dean called the press conference after talking with doctors here this morning who told him wearing masks and practicing social distancing could cut down the spread of the novel coronavirus by about 80%.
Most described a friend, a family member or a co-worker who has struggled with the virus. Alabama Department of Public Health Chief Medical Officer Mary McIntyre said she lost two friends last week. Montgomery County Commissioner Dan Harris said a relative died of the virus, and her daughter recovered after weeks on a ventilator.
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed said a city street maintenance worker died last week. "He had a family. He was a friend. He was a neighbor, and he was a church member," Reed said. "He was someone that was well respected by his colleagues.
"We have to keep in mind that behind these numbers and behind these statistics are people in our community."
Doctors have said that masks are more effective at preventing the wearer from spreading the virus than preventing the wearer from catching it, meaning people have to rely on those around them to be cautious.
The City/County Emergency Management Agency has distributed hundreds of masks to essential workers here "who have to get out there because if your garbage doesn't get picked up twice a week you complain," EMA Director Christi Thornton said. They've also supplied masks to five community centers as well as city and county leaders to distribute.
"If you don't like the fact that we're requesting you wear masks, and that businesses are requiring it and you can't afford one, contact your city councilman or your county commissioner," Thornton said. "Every box store and pharmacy has masks. If you cannot afford one, call my office (334-625-4133). We'll work something out."
Montgomery County has seen a surge of new cases of the novel coronavirus since Memorial Day. That surge sent it rocketing past Jefferson and Mobile counties for the total number of cases, despite having a population that's less than half the size.
By Tuesday morning, another 131 new cases of COVID-19 had been reported in Montgomery County. That widened its lead over Mobile County, where 74 new cases were reported in the same time frame.
Montgomery City Councilman C.C. Calhoun said Monday that he plans to introduce a proposal at Tuesday night's City Council meeting that would mandate the use of masks in larger buildings in the city.
That plan was not addressed at the press conference, but Montgomery County officials and Pike Road Mayor Gordon Stone separately said they don't plan to mandate mask-wearing. "You can't mandate what you can't enforce," Stone said.
Stone conceded that "we're all dealing with a little bit of COVID fatigue" right now, but urged people to be smart in seeking out information from reputable sources like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the ADPH, and then do what it takes to remain safe.
"This is not overly complicated," he said.
Thorton said some people may not take the virus seriously because less than 3% of the county's population has tested positive, and "only" 70 people have died since March. "But what if that's one of your family members? That's why you need to be considerate in this," she said.
McIntyre said she's screening family members who come to her house. Harris said he stayed away from a friend's funeral out of caution.
"If it hasn't touched you, believe me, at some point it's going to touch you," Harris said. "I pray not, but at the rate we're going…"
Contact Montgomery Advertiser reporter Brad Harper at bharper1@gannett.com.


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LA Galaxy Team Overview
LA Galaxy is a MLS western conference team with a pretty good track record. Considered a 'glamour' team, LA Galaxy is what most people imagine when they think of soccer. The team has won five MLS Cups, four Supporters' Shields and eight western conference championships. What's more, they've won nine conference playoffs.
With such a long list of victories, it's no wonder that LA Galaxy attracted some great players. In fact, the MLS team's previous purchases include David Beckham, Steven Gerrard, Robbie Keane and Landon Donovan. As a result, the Hollywood team is a favourite for most matches. For American bettors, this is the perfect team to wager on. Even if they lose, you'll still win. Check out the latest odds for Los Angeles Galaxy at the top betting sites we've listed.
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While there are other Californian teams in the conference, LA Galaxy is one of the best. Still, their rivalry with the San Jose Earthquakes is pretty entertaining. Both teams have won the California Clasico before, but LA won more matchups. In every derby game, bettors have plenty of options in terms of odds and bets. The squad is also prone to getting better odds because of previous performances.
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On the whole, the team plays well both in away and home games. However, there are always exceptions. Depending on the day, and other factors, the team could still miss the goal.
As usual, we recommend careful research when betting, even when LA Galaxy is playing well. Bad bets happen in any match, so knowing the odds and statistics won't hurt. Typically, Galaxy performs well, but they can have off days due to injuries or a strong defense from the other team. Knowing the line-ups and track records of players also won't hurt. Especially, when gambling for real money online.
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Il buio oltre la siepe (To Kill a Mockingbird) è un romanzo della scrittrice statunitense Harper Lee.

Pubblicato nel 1960, ebbe un immediato successo e nel 1961 vinse il premio Pulitzer per la narrativa. La trama è in parte basata sul caso degli Scottsboro Boys, un gruppo di adolescenti afroamericani accusati ingiustamente di stupro.

La figura di Dill Harris concepita da Harper Lee è basata sul suo amico Truman Capote, che fu proprio colui che spinse la Lee a scrivere il libro, sentendo di continuo la sua amica raccontare della sua infanzia ricca di spunti letterari.

Trama
Jean Louise "Scout" e Jeremy "Jem" Finch sono due ragazzini orfani di madre, che vivono nella cittadina di Maycomb. Il padre Atticus è un avvocato che, nonostante il poco tempo concessogli dalla sua professione, si occupa con grande sensibilità e affetto dell'educazione dei due figli, col solo sostegno della brava domestica di nome Calpurnia. Scout ha sei anni ed è impegnata, durante l'estate, in giochi avventurosi col fratello Jem, più grande di 4 anni, e con l'amico Dill, di sette anni. Abituati a inventare personaggi ispirati alle vicende dei loro romanzi di avventura preferiti, i tre ragazzi sono attratti dalla misteriosa presenza del vicino di casa Arthur "Boo" Radley, in passato membro di un gruppo di giovinastri che, per evitare il riformatorio, è stato segregato in casa dal padre.

La tranquillità della cittadina è sconvolta da una grave vicenda: il bracciante nero Tom Robinson viene ingiustamente accusato di violenza sessuale nei confronti di una ragazza bianca (Mayella Ewell), e Atticus, incaricato dal giudice Taylor di difenderlo, riesce a dimostrare l'assenza di prove a carico dell'imputato, e avvalora la sua innocenza dimostrando in modo incontrovertibile che le percosse subite dalla giovane, e la stessa violenza, sono opera del crudele e ignorante padre Bob Ewell; eppure, la giuria condanna ugualmente Tom, che viene incarcerato. Scout e Jem assistono all'intero processo dalla balconata riservata ai neri, ospiti del loro pastore. La maggioranza degli abitanti di Maycomb disprezza Atticus, che viene definito "negrofilo", anche per aver permesso ai suoi figli di mescolarsi al pubblico nero durante il processo. Atticus è convinto che ci siano buone possibilità di ribaltare la condanna col ricorso in appello, ma Tom è stanco e sfiduciato e durante l'ora d'aria tenta la fuga, venendo così ucciso dalle fucilate delle guardie come un povero uccellino indifeso.

Nonostante questo, Bob Ewell continua a nutrire nei confronti di Atticus un terribile odio che lo spinge addirittura a cercare di uccidere Jem e Scout mentre i due stanno rincasando una sera al ritorno dalla festa di Halloween. I bambini vengono salvati da Boo, che per anni li aveva osservati in silenzio dall'interno della sua abitazione considerandoli forse i suoi unici amici; per aiutare i due ragazzi, Boo è costretto a uccidere Ewell. Lo sceriffo ne è consapevole ma, per evitare allo psicolabile Boo la pressione psicologica del processo e i clamori della folla, decide di archiviare il caso come un incidente.

Titolo
Il titolo in lingua italiana è una metafora ripresa da uno dei passi del libro in cui si parla di Boo Radley, il vicino di casa dei Finch, che Jem e Scout non hanno mai visto e che temono solo perché non conoscono: oltre la siepe che separa la casa dei Radley dalla strada c'è l'ignoto. Il "buio oltre la siepe" rappresenta l'ignoto e la paura che genera il pregiudizio.

Nel testo ci sono numerosi riferimenti al titolo originale To Kill a Mockingbird (uccidere un tordo), ovvero un'azione crudele e immotivata. Il "Mockingbird" è il Tordo beffeggiatore (Mimus polyglottos), un piccolo volatile diffuso negli Stati Uniti ma non presente in Italia, così chiamato per la capacità di imitare il canto di altri uccelli.

Adattamento cinematografico
Nel 1962 fu tratto dal romanzo l'omonimo film diretto da Robert Mulligan con Gregory Peck. Il film ricevette 8 nomination al premio Oscar e ne vinse 3.

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Bibliografia
 Riccardo Esposito, Il buio oltre la siepe. Il libro, il film, Le Mani-Microart's, Recco 2009, ISBN 978-88-8012-486-3
 Giagnoni Silvia, Oltre la siepe. Alla ricerca di Harper Lee, Edizioni dell'asino, 2009.
 Johnson Claudia, To Kill a Mockingbird: Threatening Boundaries, Twayne Publishers, 1994. ISBN 0-8057-8068-8
 Mancini Candice, Racism in Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird, The Gale Group, 2008. ISBN 0-7377-3904-5
 Murphy Mary M.,Scout, Atticus, and Boo: A Celebration of Fifty Years of To Kill a Mockingbird, HarperCollins Publishers, 2010. ISBN 978-0-06-192407-1
 Noble Don, Critical Insights: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, Salem Press, 2010. ISBN 978-1-58765-618-7
 Petry Alice, Introduction" in On Harper Lee: Essays and Reflections. University of Tennessee Press: 1994. ISBN 1-57233-578-5
 Shields Charles, Mockingbird: A Portrait of Harper Lee, Henry Holt and Co., 2006. ISBN 0-8050-7919-X

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Title: Off Base
This activity explores the phenomenon of ocean acidification, why it is happening, and what factors into the rate of decrease in oceanic pH. Students will do background research on the subject, and conduct hands-on measurements of changes in pH caused by acetic acid and sodium hydroxide in simulated sea water.
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Title: Blooming Thermometers
Grade Level: Middle School
Source: National Center for Atmospheric Research
This activity is part of an NCAR series on climate change over time, and the Little Ice Age. It serves as an introduction to phenology, and an inderstanding of how cultural events are tied to seasonal changes. After creating a list of seasonal natural phenomena, students will examine historical data of the blooming of cherry trees in Japan over one thousand years, recorded because of the annual Hanami celebration.
Student will consider the data, and answer questions about what happened over that time period, and what the known occurrences (blooming time) indicate about climate factors.
For extension, students can identify a local event that occurs regularly in response to climate change, and participate in the GLOBE program, which involves students in collection of phenology data.
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Unknown User (adrayton) posted on Feb 16, 2017
When the climate changes, organisms can respond in just a few possible ways: [1] change their behavior in their current habitats — for example, plants may flower earlier or retain their leaves longer to accommodate a longer growing season, and birds may change their migration times; [2] change their ranges — for example, the Carolina wren is now commonly seen in New England,…
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Be on the lookout for new visitors: Carolina Chickadees heading north!
Brian Drayton posted on Jan 04, 2016
Over the past few decades, many species have moved into New England from the south, while others have moved within New England, or changed their population numbers. Earlier posts on this blog have reported some examples, and our species inventory includes some other stories. Birds are probably the most noticeable. Many people pay attention to them, and there's lots of ways to share news of species sightings, first appearance in the spring, and so forth.…
A new series of resources — Species briefs
Unknown User (abe.drayton) posted on Apr 24, 2015
On this website, we maintain a list of all New England species for which there is evidence of climate response, as reported in the scientific literature or in other sources (with links to the sources). (Help us keep up to date! Contact us https://external-wiki.terc.edu/display/BAC/Contact+Us if you see a gap!). We believe that in teaching about climate change in our region, the stories of individual species can be interesting and even compelling entry points.…
Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum)
While the long-term impacts are uncertain, over the past few years, warming has led to a longer growing season for sugar maples. Whether that benefit will be cancelled out by drought, or other possible costs associated with climate change is uncertain. Changes in seasons have had a subtler impact on their physiology, however, that we have been able to track through the maple sugar industry.
The seasonal conditions of a below-freezing night and an above-freezing day that produce the reliable sap flow we get our maple syrup and sugar from have been increasingly unreliable. As a consequence of this, sugar makers throughout New England can no longer rely on traditional markers for when to start tapping their sugarbush, and must instead be on the alert for the conditions whenever they arise. Looking into the future, some predict that the viability of the maple sugar industry is moving north with the conditions, and before long, Quebec will have the seasons that made New England a center for syrup production.
Little Brown Bat (Myotis lucifugus)
The little brown bat has been hit hard by the white nose syndrome, and are among the species being killed en masse by wind turbines, but in addition to that, recent research has shown that as summer droughts worsen due to climate change, bat populations decline. The reason is fairly simple - when there's a drought, the insect population drops, and so bats have to put much more effort into finding food, and less into reproduction - the end result is fewer new bats every year that's low on water.
The impacts of a reduction in bat populations are many. The most obvious is that they eat mosquitoes, which are notorious disease vectors, carrying such classics as malaria, equine encephalitis, West Nile virus, and more. On top of that, however, is the recent revelation that bats eat enough agricultural pests that if they were to go extinct (which is likely for the little brown bat), it would cost the agricultural industry billions of dollars, perhaps tens of billions.