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Title 42. THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
Chapter 157. QUALITY, AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE FOR ALL AMERICANS
Subchapter III. AVAILABLE COVERAGE CHOICES FOR ALL AMERICANS
Part A. Establishment of Qualified Health Plans
Section 18021. Qualified health plan defined
42 U.S. Code § 18021. Qualified health plan defined
(a) Qualified health planIn this title: [1]
(1) In generalThe term "qualified health plan" means a health plan that—
has in effect a certification (which may include a seal or other indication of approval) that such plan meets the criteria for certification described in section 18031(c) of this title issued or recognized by each Exchange through which such plan is offered;
provides the essential health benefits package described in section 18022(a) of this title; and
(C) is offered by a health insurance issuer that—
is licensed and in good standing to offer health insurance coverage in each State in which such issuer offers health insurance coverage under this title; 1
agrees to offer at least one qualified health plan in the silver level and at least one plan in the gold level in each such Exchange;
agrees to charge the same premium rate for each qualified health plan of the issuer without regard to whether the plan is offered through an Exchange or whether the plan is offered directly from the issuer or through an agent; and
complies with the regulations developed by the Secretary under section 18031(d) of this title and such other requirements as an applicable Exchange may establish.
(2) Inclusion of CO–OP plans and multi-State qualified health plans
Any reference in this title 1 to a qualified health plan shall be deemed to include a qualified health plan offered through the CO–OP program under section 18042 of this title, and a multi-State plan under section 18054 of this title, unless specifically provided for otherwise.
(3) Treatment of qualified direct primary care medical home plans
The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall permit a qualified health plan to provide coverage through a qualified direct primary care medical home plan that meets criteria established by the Secretary, so long as the qualified health plan meets all requirements that are otherwise applicable and the services covered by the medical home plan are coordinated with the entity offering the qualified health plan.
(4) Variation based on rating area
A qualified health plan, including a multi-State qualified health plan, may as appropriate vary premiums by rating area (as defined in section 300gg(a)(2) of this title).
(b) Terms relating to health plansIn this title: 1
(1) Health plan
The term "health plan" means health insurance coverage and a group health plan.
(B) Exception for self-insured plans and MEWAs
Except to the extent specifically provided by this title,1 the term "health plan" shall not include a group health plan or multiple employer welfare arrangement to the extent the plan or arrangement is not subject to State insurance regulation under section 1144 of title 29.
(2) Health insurance coverage and issuer
The terms "health insurance coverage" and "health insurance issuer" have the meanings given such terms by section 300gg–91(b) of this title.
(3) Group health plan
The term "group health plan" has the meaning given such term by section 300gg–91(a) of this title.
(Pub. L. 111–148, title I, § 1301, title X, § 10104(a), Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 162, 896.)
This title, where footnoted in text, is title I of Pub. L. 111–148, Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 130, which enacted this chapter and enacted, amended, and transferred numerous other sections and notes in the Code. For complete classification of title I to the Code, see Tables.
2010—Subsec. (a)(2) to (4). Pub. L. 111–148, § 10104(a), added pars. (2) to (4) and struck out former par. (2). Prior to amendment, text of par. (2) read as follows: "Any reference in this title to a qualified health plan shall be deemed to include a qualified health plan offered through the CO-OP program under section 18042 of this title or a community health insurance option under section 18043 of this title, unless specifically provided for otherwise."
[1]  See References in Text note below.
Title 45: Public Welfare
45 CFR PART 155 - EXCHANGE ESTABLISHMENT STANDARDS AND OTHER RELATED STANDARDS UNDER THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT
45 CFR PART 156 - HEALTH INSURANCE ISSUER STANDARDS UNDER THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT, INCLUDING STANDARDS RELATED TO EXCHANGES


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package org.ecabrerar.examples.airalliance.jaxb.data;

import javax.xml.bind.annotation.XmlAccessType;
import javax.xml.bind.annotation.XmlAccessorType;
import javax.xml.bind.annotation.XmlElement;
import javax.xml.bind.annotation.XmlRootElement;

/**
 * This is a Guest helper class. Instance of this class can store guest
 * information.
 *
 * @author ecabrerar
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@XmlRootElement(name = "guest")
@XmlAccessorType(XmlAccessType.FIELD)
public class Guest {

    private int id;

    @XmlElement(name = "firstname")
    private String firstName;

    @XmlElement(name = "lastname")
    private String lastName;

    /**
     * @return the id
     */
    public int getId() {
        return id;
    }

    /**
     * @param id the id to set
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    public void setId(int id) {
        this.id = id;
    }

    /**
     * @return the firstName
     */
    public String getFirstName() {
        return firstName;
    }

    /**
     * @param firstName the firstName to set
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    public void setFirstName(String firstName) {
        this.firstName = firstName;
    }

    /**
     * @return the lastName
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    public String getLastName() {
        return lastName;
    }

    /**
     * @param lastName the lastName to set
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    public void setLastName(String lastName) {
        this.lastName = lastName;
    }
}

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AWAKEN-S7 also help with digestive issues and are used as appetite suppressants. AWAKEN-S7 also includes an Adaptogenic Herb which aids in correcting imbalances within the body caused by mental and/or physical stressors. It is also known to decrease cortisol levels in the body. Get everyday started properly with AWAKEN-S7.
Product Ingredients: Green Coffee Bean Extract	Blood Sugar Control Increased Energy Weight loss Antioxidant This ingredient aims to regulating blood sugar levels. This sends a message to your liver to stop storing fat and burn it. This product does not taste or smell like coffee. Green coffee bean is high in chlorogenic acid. This chemical is an antioxidant. Once a coffee bean is roasted this chemical is majorly decreased and what is left is much less effective. Cholorogenic acid blocks fat accumulation and carbohydrate absorption making it a key player in weight loss. This product does contain a small amount (1.6% or 8mg) of caffeine. This is equivalent to eating a small piece of chocolate.
Rhodiola Rosea	Boost Immune System Mood Enhancer Improved Attention Span Less Fatigue/More Energy Antioxidant Properties R. Rosea is a plant that is native to Russia, Siberia, and Scandinavia. It is the plants root that is used for medicinal purposes. This ingredient can aid with a wide variety of medical conditions. It is said to be an adaptogen...meaning it will aid in correcting imbalances within the body caused by mental or physical stressors. It also works hard on strengthening the immune system. Rhodiola offers antidepressant effects: improves mood and decreases depression. This herb has also been noted to reduce symptoms of fatigue and increase attention span. As is obvious, the benefits of this plant are unlimited.
Hoodia	Appetite Suppressant/Weight Loss Helps Digestion Hoodia actually comes from a cactus plant. This ingredient helps with digestive issues and is used as an appetite suppressant. This should help an individual cut caloric intake significantly within the first week (if not sooner) of use. Hoodia works within the satiety center (hunger) of the brain. This sends messages to other areas indicating that enough food has been consumed.
Irvingia Gabonensis (African Mango) Seed Extract	Healthier Cholesterol Levels High in Vitamins/Nutrients Weight Loss Supports a healthy heart Increased Energy Boost Metabolism Reduces Blood Sugar Levels Contains Soluble Fiber This actually comes from a tree native to West Africa. The fruit is similar to a mango and is used for food. It is actually the seeds that are used for medicinal purposes. These seeds have potential to lower cholesterol levels due to their high fiber content which aids in the removal of cholesterol from the body. Research also suggests that African Mango Seeds affect fat cells by reducing fat cell growth and the breakdown of fats.
Garcinia Cambogia	Weight Loss Mood Enhancer Appetite suppressant Improved Immune Function HCA (hydroxycitric acid- byproduct of citric acid) is the main ingredient in Garcinia Cambogia. HCA blocks fat by inhibiting the efforts of citrate lyase, which is an important metabolic enzyme. This enzyme converts excess sugars and carbohydrates into fatty acids, cholesterols, and triglycerides. What the body doesn't use for energy, the body stores as fat (waist, hips, thighs, buttocks). By blocking this process the HCA is able to slow the conversion of the sugars/carbs into fats. This ingredient also increases serotonin levels in the body. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter (messenger) and is responsible for controlling mood and appetite. As serotonin levels elevate hunger decreases and mood lightens. This is especially good for emotional eaters. Due to the high amounts of Vitamin C in citric foods, such as GC, the immune system is given a boost and the individual should experience shortened episodes of sickness.
Crystalloid Electrolytes	Enhanced Absorption Boost Energy Level Promote Healthy pH Levels Plays Role in Detoxifying Cells Strengthens Immune System Cellular Health Crystalloid electrolytes are carriers that more efficiently transport the ingredients directly to the cells making them 100% bio available. Electrolytes provide oxygen to the brain for optimal function and proper nervous system response. The body uses oxygen to turn nutrients into energy for the body to use. The most effective delivery system to provide the body with needed electrolytes is to give them in a crystalloid form. When broken to this tiny form, the electrolytes have the best chance of entering through the cell within minutes.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat,, cure or prevent any disease.


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Simply Safe Dividends	Simply Safe Dividends	2019-07-17T18:43:20+00:00
Barring Another Lockdown, Simon's Cash Flow Can Continue Covering the Dividend For Now
Simon's third-quarter earnings report released on November 9 showed that mall fundamentals remain weak. While the REIT collected 85% of its net billed rents, up from 72% in the prior quarter, Simon's sales were still down 25% year-over-year due to elevated levels of rent deferrals and abatements given to struggling tenants. Tenant bankruptcies and lease expirations also caused occupancy to slip 1.5% from the second quarter to 91.4%, its lowest level in at least a decade and down from more than 97% at the end of 2014. Despite these ongoing headwinds, Simon in the third quarter generated funds from operations (FFO) of about $630 million. This was more than enough to cover the REIT's capital expenditures of nearly $60 million, plus its [...]
Matt at Simply Safe Dividends	2021-01-15T16:06:08+00:00	November 12th, 2020|
Ventas' Operating Results Stabilize, Improving Dividend Safety Profile
In June, Ventas cut its dividend by 43% in response to pandemic-driven headwinds impacting its senior housing business (about 50% of net operating income). Occupancy fell to historic lows as restrictions on community access prevented move-ins, and expenses spiked for labor and personal protective equipment. The end result was a dividend that was no longer expected to be covered by the REIT's cash flow. Ventas' leverage increased as well, putting its BBB+ credit rating on watch for a downgrade at Standard & Poor's. While Ventas' rebased dividend improved its payout ratio, we wanted to see signs that a bottom was near for the company's senior housing business before considering a score change for the dividend.
Pfizer's COVID-19 Vaccine Shows Promise; Spin-off to Execute November 13 With Dividend Adjustment Next Quarter
Pfizer announced on Monday its COVID-19 vaccine candidate was found to be more than 90% effective, and no serious safety concerns had been observed. The drugmaker and its German partner BioNTech are the first to release successful results from a major clinical trial of a COVID-19 vaccine, according to Reuters. More data continues to be collected, but Pfizer expects to apply for emergency use authorization from regulators once the required safety milestone is achieved, which is expected to occur in the third week of November. The potential for a vaccine has been discussed since the pandemic set in earlier this year, but Pfizer's promising results increased the odds that a solution will indeed be found. The stock market jumped around 3% on this news, [...]
Matt at Simply Safe Dividends	2020-11-10T15:31:05+00:00	November 9th, 2020|
Dominion's Lower Dividend and New Business Mix Improve Safety Profile; We Plan to Hold Our Shares
Dominion made its dividend cut official this week, reducing its fourth-quarter payout by 33% after closing a deal to sell its natural gas transmission and storage business. As we discussed in early July when this news was announced, we are upgrading Dominion's Dividend Safety Score to Safe with the lower dividend now in place. Without its midstream business, Dominion will generate 85% to 90% of its earnings from regulated utility operations, up from 70% to 75% previously. The company's scale (over $10 billion in annual revenue), geographical diversity (utility operations span nearly 10 states), and large and growing (1.8% per year) customer base add to the strengths of this stable business.

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Q: Graphviz: xlabel position I have nodes in my diagram with their xlabels positioned left above them. How can I change this position? I want the xlabels to be exactly next to the node itself.

A: xlp is the attribute you want, but it doesn't do anything.
You can't change the position because xlp is "write only", which indicates that the attribute is used for output, and is not used or read by any of the layout programs.

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Charles Manning1
M, #250671, d. circa August 1719
Last Edited=14 Nov 2007
Charles Manning married Alice Poyntz, daughter of Captain John Poyntz and Alice Brown.1 He died circa August 1719.1 He was buried on 16 August 1719.1
He lived at Dartford, Kent, EnglandG.1
[S35] BLG1965 volume 1, page 582. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S35]
Charles Poyntz1
M, #250672, b. 18 November 1630, d. before 1645
Charles Poyntz was baptised on 18 November 1630.1 He was the son of Newdigate Poyntz and Sarah Foxley.2 He died before 1645.1
[S35] BLG1965. [S35]
Francis Poyntz1
M, #250673, b. 16 January 1632/33, d. circa September 1684
Francis Poyntz was baptised on 16 January 1632/33.1 He was the son of Newdigate Poyntz and Sarah Foxley.2 He married Catherine Bates on 21 September 1658.1 He died circa September 1684.1 He was buried on 22 September 1684.1
He was citizen and upholder of London.1 He was upholsterer to the King.1
Children of Francis Poyntz and Catherine Bates
Thomas Poyntz2
Jane Poyntz2
Francis Poyntz2 b. 19 Sep 1661
Catherine Poyntz2 b. 26 Apr 1663
Sarah Poyntz2 b. 1 May 1664
Catherine Poyntz2 b. 9 Jul 1671
Thomas Poyntz2 b. 22 Dec 1672, d. c Dec 1678
Anna Maria Poyntz2 b. 14 Sep 1675
Robert Poyntz2 b. 13 Apr 1679
Catherine Bates1
F, #250674, d. circa September 1680
Catherine Bates married Francis Poyntz, son of Newdigate Poyntz and Sarah Foxley, on 21 September 1658.1 She died circa September 1680.1 She was buried on 8 October 1680.1
Children of Catherine Bates and Francis Poyntz
Francis Poyntz was baptised on 19 September 1661.1 He was the son of Francis Poyntz and Catherine Bates.2
M, #250676, b. 22 December 1672, d. circa December 1678
Thomas Poyntz was baptised on 22 December 1672.1 He was the son of Francis Poyntz and Catherine Bates.2 He died circa December 1678.1 He was buried on 2 January 1678/79.1
Robert Poyntz1
Robert Poyntz was baptised on 13 April 1679.1 He was the son of Francis Poyntz and Catherine Bates.2
Thomas Poyntz is the son of Francis Poyntz and Catherine Bates.2
Catherine Poyntz1
F, #250679, b. 26 April 1663
Catherine Poyntz was baptised on 26 April 1663.1 She was the daughter of Francis Poyntz and Catherine Bates.2 She died, young.1
Sarah Poyntz1
F, #250680, b. 1 May 1664
Sarah Poyntz was baptised on 1 May 1664.1 She was the daughter of Francis Poyntz and Catherine Bates.2


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Q: For how many $n$ is $2021^n$ + $2022^n$ + $2023^n$ + ... + $2029^n$ prime? For how many $n$ is $2021^n$ + $2022^n$ + $2023^n$ + ... + $2029^n$ prime?
My first thought is set x = 2021 so we can create:
$x^n$ + $(x+1)^n$ + $(x+2)^n$ + ... + $(x+8)^n$
And then we expand each term even though we don't know $n$?
So for example: $(x+1)^n$ = $x^n$ + $\dbinom{n}{1}$$x^{n-1}$ + $\dbinom{n}{2}$ $x^{n-2}$ + ... +  $\dbinom{n}{n-1}$ $x^{n-(n-1)}$ + $\dbinom{n}{n}$ $x^{n-n}$
I understand this, but how do I go about showing that the original sum is prime?
I don't think some obvious pattern will arise when I've expanded every term that will show whether or not it is prime.

A: Note that $x^n$, $(x+3)^n$ and $(x+6)^n$ give the same remaider when divided by $3$. So, the sum $x^n+(x+3)^n+(x+6)^n$ must be divisible by $3$.
Now, the expression in the question can be written as
$$(2021^n+2024^n+2027^n)+(2022^n+2025^n+2028^n)+(2023^n+2026^n+2029^n)$$
which proves that this sum is divisible by $3$.
So, none of those expressions are prime.


As I sat down to scrap our December I felt uncomfortable, like I didn't know how! It has literally been like a year since I've sat down to do this. And there is plenty of dust to prove that!
How could a whole year be gone? How can I not do this anymore? Why did I stop this hobby?
I know the answer to that question, because I sat and thought about it.
Seeking some inspiration I jumped online. I like to see what the long standing talents in scrapbooking are up to, on occasion.
I went to Ali Edwards site. I still get her newsletter, this time I opened it. Advertised there was her One Little Word class. Hmmm. I looked around. I've heard of this before. I've even chosen a word for myself in years past, to inspire me, to keep me focused.
Maybe, just maybe I'll actually take this class. Maybe, just maybe I should try this. I'm sure it has much to offer me. Click. I did it! I joined! I'm excited to see where this takes me, how it inspires me, how it helps to shape me.
What is my word for 2015? That would be PURPOSE. I've thought a lot about this word for the last few months. I am blessed. I have much. I am grateful, but is that enough?
Surely there must be a purpose... and surely that purpose extends beyond me.
2015 will be a big year for our family. As all of these changes occur I want to stay present and aware as I continue to seek and uncover my purpose.
I want to remember the purpose... of having things, of sharing things, of giving, of serving, of earning and spending.
I want to remember my purpose as I photograph, as I race, as I push myself to my own limits, as I try to take better care of my body, as I balance talents and hobbies.
I want to remember my purpose, that my family is at the center of my happiness... all efforts to them first.
I want to study with purpose, pray with purpose, fast with purpose and love with purpose.
I want to seek and do the Lord's will... with full purpose to serve Him.
I want to grow. I want to be better.
I feel that as I define the purpose of things in my life they will be more powerful to me.
I may even find that I don't need things I thought I did, that they serve little to no purpose.
I went ahead and created a graphic for myself. I'll put it in a place I can see it always.


The director of "Top Gun," Tony Scott, passed away on Sunday after he jumped off a bridge in Los Angeles County. The Los Angeles County Coroner, according to Lt. Joe Bale, said that the death is being investigated as a suicide. Scott was 68 and is the brother of Ridley Scott.
"I can confirm that Tony Scott has passed away. The family asks that their privacy is respected at this time," said Scott's spokesman, Simon Halls.
Right around 12:30 p.m., multiple calls were made to 911 to report that a person jumped from the Vincent Thomas Bridge. The bridge spans Terminal Island in Los Angeles Harbor and San Pedro. Scott's body was recovered from the water a couple of hours after the first 911 calls were made.
Authorities who responded found a note in the Toyota Prius owned by Scott that had been parked on the bridge. The note detailed contact info for Scott and a suicide note was discovered later in the day at his office.
Tony beat out his older brother when it came to enjoying success in theaters when "Top Gun" grossed $176 million in 1986. His brother Ridley eventually became the better known director of the two and managed more hits in theaters than Tony did.
"I like changing the pace of my life, changing my discipline. It gives me ideas for how to see the world differently," Scott said during an interview back in 2007.
Other notable films done by Tony Scott include "The Fan," starring Robert DeNiro and "Enemy of the State," starring Will Smith. Scott was married and has twin sons with his wife Donna Scott.


The packaging may change, but legalism has always been a significant challenge to the Gospel. In every culture, there have been people within the church who seek to add something to faith as a requirement for "true Christianity." In the New Testament times, Paul's greatest challenge came from those who taught that the only way a person could be a Christian was if they obeyed the Jewish law and took on circumcision. In our culture, the legalistic ideas usually come from religious systems that seek to help people know the requirements for being a Christian. To be honest, every form of religion is based on some element of legalism. This means that all religions make the assumption that there is a God (or gods) and that we as people need to do certain things and keep certain rules in order to gain the acceptance of that God. Most in the culture of Eureka embrace the key ideas of the Christian faith, because they have some sort of church background. But for many, a living, passionate relationship with their Creator is replaced with a religious system of sacraments, rules, and experiences.
Legalistic Christian faith also has deep appeal to people who are seeking spiritual answers about their children. Having children often brings people back to the big questions in life, the issues of purpose, priorities, hope, and eternal destiny. Often, people feel that they had religion thrust on them when they were young, but as they have children, they want to make sure their children are safe spiritually. They want to know that they need to do to make sure their children will have God and eternal life. They want the list.
This is the crux of legalism, a list or formula. In some groups, the list is made up of a set of sacraments or observances a person must do in order to meet God half way. If a person is baptized, takes communion, confesses sins, then they have covered all the bases and are accepted by God. In others, it is a set of morals, so people seek to live by a set of rules. I often tease that those people are the ones who don't drink, smoke, or chew, or date girls who do. Often, people will take secondary issues they are passionate about, and seek to impose them on others. In our culture, we have people who are legalistic about the way people should date, homeschooling, the use of alcohol, clothes to wear to church… The list could go on and on. Others turn to good works and benevolence in their form of legalism. In their eyes, people are accepted by God because they help the poor, care for widows and orphans, and support good causes financially.
In this series of blogs, I am attempting a couple things. First, I wanted to point out what I believe are the key false doctrines that tend to be challenges to the Gospel in Eureka. Second, I wanted to give some thoughts about how we as people and our church can answer the spiritual questions that are answered by these false ideas with the Gospel. Here is my attempt at part two. How can we speak the gospel into the lives of people who embrace legalistic Christianity? First, we must challenge the legalistic tendencies within ourselves. Think about it. In your mind, what is a Christian? What morals, political views, religious activities, and good works are on your list? Do you tend to judge people when they don't live up to your list, and feel pride when you do? That is legalism!
It is also imperative that we tether every teaching to grace and the cross. When we speak of morals, we need to call people to holiness and purity, but this is only possible because Jesus died and as a result of grace. We need to remind people to care for the hurting, but this is an expression of the love of Christ in our lives. Every text in the Bible is a reminder that we need to be rescued from ourselves, and that God sent Jesus as the rescuer.
The question about children is a big one. It is important that we help people with fears over the spiritual condition of their kids. But the answer to this question is not our spiritual activity, but the character of God. Creating a system of events and rituals for children will lead people to depend on those events. We need to let people know that God is good, and His grace is sufficient. The answer to even this question must be the Gospel. It's also the reason we place a strong emphasis on our Genesis Kids Ministry. We want children hearing the Gospel continually from birth until they are old enough to understand their sin and need for Jesus.


Knock-offs from China are nothing to be surprised about, yes? You probably have already heard people saying that in China, you can find knock-off of practically every item that has been manufactured. That may or may not be accurate, but if you are in the market for an alternative to the much raved about Apple iPad (throw in the Samsung tablets in there as well), here's something you might want to look at.
Wristwatches have always been a popular accessory, although I have to admit that I have never been too much into them. While I do appreciate a nice looking watch, I have never felt the urge to get one of those bands for the iPod Nano. I have a feeling that it will look ridiculous, in spite of the countless people who have told me how cool it is to wear one. On the other hand, there are also those who have ranted against the downsides of the iPod Nano as a watch.


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Home / Blog / Sony Unveils a7R IV Mirrorless Digital Camera
Sony Unveils a7R IV Mirrorless Digital Camera
Posted on: 07-16-2019 Posted in: Photography
Sony is coming out swinging and moving to an even higher realm of resolution. The Sony A7R IV continues the noteworthy series of highly capable full-frame cameras, characterized by impressive stills, video performance and versatility. This fourth edition of the a7R sees the inclusion of an updated 61MP Exmor R BSI CMOS sensor and enhanced BIONZ X image processor, which afford impressive imaging results with marked smoothness, a 15-stop dynamic range, and, of course, speed.
Preorder here: $3,498.00
Up to 10 fps shooting is possible along with the ability to record UHD 4K30 video, both with support for Real-time Eye AF and Tracking AF technologies. The revised sensor design uses a Fast Hybrid AF System, with 567 phase-detection autofocus points, for notably fast and accurate focusing performance. Despite being such a high-resolution sensor, it is also distinguished by its flexible native sensitivity range from ISO 100-32000 for working in a variety of lighting conditions. Additionally, benefitting both stills and video operation, the a7R IV retains the 5-axis SteadyShot INSIDE sensor-shift image stabilization, which is effective to minimize the appearance of camera shake by up to 5.5 stops.
61MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS Sensor
BIONZ X Image Processor & Front-End LSI
567-Point Phase-Detection AF System
UHD 4K30p Video with HLG & S-Log3 Gammas
Balancing the imaging merits, the a7R IV also sees an updated physical design with more robust weather sealing to suit working in especially harsh weather conditions. In terms of usability, the OLED electronic viewfinder has been boosted to an impressive 5.76m-dot resolution for clear viewing and the 3.0" rear tilting touchscreen LCD has a high 1.44m-dot resolution for crisp playback, live view shooting, and menu navigation. Dual SD card slots are both UHS-II-rated for faster performance and the inclusion of a USB Type-C port permits tethering and quick in-camera battery charging. Additionally, built-in Bluetooth and both 2.4 and 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands afford wireless transferring and remote camera control from linked mobile devices.
61MP Exmor R BSI CMOS Sensor and BIONZ X Image Processor
Featuring a back-illuminated design, the full-frame 61MP Exmor R CMOS sensor works with the BIONZ X image processor to offer impressively high-resolution stills and video while minimizing noise, improving speed, and achieving a wide 15-stop dynamic range. This sensor structure works with gapless on-chip lens design and an anti-reflection coating, as well as eliminating the optical low-pass filter, to improve light collection and enhance detail. Also, the copper wiring layer dramatically improves data transmission speed for creating 14-bit, high-resolution 61MP stills with a native sensitivity range from ISO 100-32000, which can be further expanded to ISO 50-102400. Also, it enables internal UHD 4K video recording with a wide 14-stop dynamic range using either the full width of the full-frame sensor or an APS-C-sized area. The BIONZ X processor also works in conjunction with a high-speed front-end LSI to realize faster processing times along with the ability to capture this impressive 15-stop dynamic range with smooth tonal rendering.
The sensor and processor combination also avails fast continuous shooting at up to 10 fps at full resolution, for up to 68 consecutive frames, with full-time AF/AE.
Fast Hybrid AF System
An updated Fast Hybrid AF system now employs a combination of 567 phase-detection points, which cover approximately 99.7% of the height and 74% of the width of the frame, along with 425 contrast-detection areas for reliable and quick autofocus and subject tracking performance. This focusing system also achieves especially quick speed and reliable tracking, as well as enhanced low-light focusing response down to -3 EV. The use of phase-detection points also enables the use of A-mount lenses via the optional LA-EA3 or LA-EA1 lens mount adapters with full continuous AF/AE tracking compatibility.
The apt focus system also lends itself to a variety of focusing functions for refined accuracy, including Lock-on AF, which maintains focus on moving subjects throughout the use of a configurable frame that is set over the desired moving subject, and Expand Flexible Spot, which employs neighboring focus points to retain focus on moving subjects even if the originally selected point loses focus. Additionally, Eye AF can be used to base focus on recognized human and animal subjects' eyes for portraits and is available in both AF-S and AF-C modes, for both stills and video. Autofocus can also be used in conjunction with the Focus Magnifier function for critical focus when homing in on minute subject details. The rear touchscreen can also be used for Touch Focus control, and a Touchpad Focus Control mode lets you use the rear screen intuitively while keeping your eye to the viewfinder.
Not for cinema applications
The α7R IV is a great photo camera that produces nice looking videos. However, it's not 4:2:2 10 bit, which is the minimum requirements for professional filmmaking and video demands. It might be used as an entry-level video camera for junior filmmakers before they dive into the RAW world.
Body Design and Built-In Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
An updated UXGA OLED Tru-Finder EVF is featured and has a 5.76m-dot resolution for bright, clear viewing in rich detail, and a dedicated High quality setting enables a 120 fps refresh rate for especially smooth playback of moving subjects.
In addition to the EVF, a 3.0″ 1.44m-dot rear LCD is also available, which has a touch panel design for intuitive operation and focusing control. The screen also tilts upward 107° and downward 41° to benefit working from high and low angles.
Magnesium alloy chassis assures rigidity, durability, and stability while remaining lightweight. The lens mount has also been improved to better support heavy lenses and the grip rigidity has been improved for more comfortable hand-holding.
Extensive weather-sealing, including enhanced sealing around the battery cover, terminal cover, and chassis joints, has been employed to resist dust and moisture for reliable operation in harsh weather conditions.
Using the same NP-FZ100 battery as its predecessor, the a7R IV's battery life is rated for approximately 530 shots per charge with the EVF or 670 shots with the rear LCD.
Dual SD memory card slots allow for flexible file saving and handling and can be configured to partition raw and JPEG files or can be used for overflow recording. Both of the card slots are rated to support UHS-II memory cards for faster transfer speeds.
Integrated PC sync terminal for wired flash sync with strobe packs or wireless radio remotes.
A USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C port has been added, in addition to a micro-USB port, for faster, more reliable tethering support. The USB Type-C connection allows the camera to be charged from the host power source while connected.
Updated Multi Interface Shoe supports working with the optional ECM-B1M Shotgun Microphone or XLR-K3M XLR Adapter Kit, which provide improved, clear audio recording sound by sending a digital audio signal to the camera, opposed to an analog signal.
The a7R IV also features a 3.5mm microphone input jack for compatibility with external microphones.
Built-in Wi-Fi enables the a7R IV to instantly share imagery to mobile devices for direct sharing online to social networking, via email, and to cloud storage sites. Support for both 2.4 and 5.0 GHz bands also enables wireless tethered shooting support. NFC (Near Field Communication) is also supported, which allows for one-touch connection between the camera and compatible mobile devices; no complex set-up is required. Once connected, the linked mobile device can also display a live view image on its screen and remotely control the camera's shutter.
Bluetooth connectivity allows for location data acquisition.
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Home South Florida News South Florida Business Palm Beach's Villa Tranquilla sells for $36 million
Palm Beach's Villa Tranquilla sells for $36 million
The restored Palm Beach mansion, Villa Tranquilla, designed by renowned architect Addison Mizner, sold for just over $36 million, according to a filed deed.
The Palm Beach County Clerk's office records show that Oceanic Place Properties LLC, which is reportedly tied to New York energy businessman Leslie J Gelber, sold the home to an undisclosed buyer.
Famous designer Vera Wang's father the late Cheng Ching Wang, previously owned the Mediterranean-style estate.
He purchased the home in 1996 for $4.75 million. Following his death in 2006, the mansion was left to Vera and her brother, Kenneth. The siblings transferred ownership of the home to Oceanic Place Properties LLC in 2008.
The home was originally built in 1928 and expanded in the 1940s under the direction of architect Marion Sims Wyeth. It was thoroughly restored and updated in 2013 by architect Jeffery Smith, according to Sotheby's website. Cristina Condon, of Sotheby's International Realty, was the listing agent.
The estate's features include a five-bedroom primary residence, a one-bedroom guesthouse and two-bedroom staff quarters. There are 12 bathrooms, a home theater, salt water pool and a three-car garage.
Pillars in the home were restored using a mold from Mizner's original work, tile in the garden room was imported from Portugal and the coffered ceilings in the library/sitting room are original, Condon told the Sun Sentinel in a telephone interview.
"The kitchen floors were imported from a [European] castle," Condon said.
Villa Tranquilla's notable price tag isn't the most expensive property sold this year in Palm Beach County.
In April, a home at 60 Blossom Way sold for about $77 million. The residence was purchased by 60 Blossom Way Trust – which has been tied to billionaire Frank H. McCourt Jr.
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Home About Us Press releases Harmoney Celebrates 1st Birthday and achieves $100m lending milestone.
Harmoney Celebrates 1st Birthday and achieves $100m lending milestone.
Auckland, 10 September 2015 – Peer to peer marketplace Harmoney celebrates a successful first year as New Zealand's only operating P2P lender, achieving unprecedented growth, creating jobs in New Zealand, Australia and Fiji and preparing to launch in Australia.
Harmoney highlights:
Facilitated $100 million of personal loans in less than 12 months
Launched on 10 September 2014 with $100 million of committed lending capital from institutions including Blue Elephant Capital Management & Heartland Bank
Heartland Bank becomes a 10% shareholder
Welcomed Trade Me as a 15% shareholder (January 2015) at $55m valuation
Borrower highlights:
70,000 loan applications received c. $1bn in value
Proprietary credit scorecard delivering expected credit performance
90% of loans funded by the marketplace within 24 hours
Investor highlights:
Welcomed 3000 active individual investors with average account balance of $6,000
Generated average realised yield of c.13% (net of fees and losses)
Investors earned total interest income of $6m
Welcomed several large institutional investors incl. Marshall Wace LLP / P2P Global Investments PLC
Chairman Rob Campbell says Harmoney's online marketplace facilitated $100 million in personal loans in its first 12 months, and is setting new lending records.
"Harmoney has much to be proud of. We were the first P2P marketplace in the world to launch with $100 million lending capital, and we welcomed two high profile shareholders; Heartland Bank and Trade Me. These events have been the foundation of our success.
"Kiwis, in keeping with their reputation as early adopters, are embracing Harmoney's P2P offering with enthusiasm.
"We are achieving phenomenal growth, and in 12 months have attracted 70,000 loan enquiries worth $1bn and welcomed 3,000 active personal investors to our marketplace, www.harmoney.co.nz
"With the exception of China, this level of growth is unheard of, and reflects the hard work and experience of the team."
By using technology and cutting out the middleman, Harmoney has created an exciting, new and higher yield asset class, disrupting the market and revolutionising the investor-borrower relationship. Investors are able to achieve higher rates of return (target 12%); fast tracking retirement savings or home deposits.
Investors fractionalise their investments, a process that breaks a loan into $25 units called "notes". This approach allows investors to select how many "notes" they wish to fund in a particular loan, which spreads risk. Harmoney's individual investors currently fund 25% of loans available*, and have an average investment of $6,000.
Harmoney's focus is on acquiring and retaining creditworthy borrowers, says CEO, Neil Roberts.
"The team wanted to limit the exposure to higher risk customers, so apply risk-grade lending limits, and only fund a fraction of the applications received. Using our proprietary scorecard lower risk 'A' credit grade applicants can borrow up to $35,000, compared to just $5,000 for an 'F' customer."
Harmoney's median customer has a C1 risk profile; a solid customer to finance. A typical C1 applicant has an unblemished credit history, is 45 – 49 years old and married with a mortgage. They are using the funds to consolidate high interest personal loans and credit cards or for home improvements.
Future focus Apart from the recent brand refresh and advertising campaign, Harmoney is focusing on making greater use of emerging technology, particularly mobile, developing channels to market, enhancing its online marketplace with new products for high net worth individuals, and growing even faster.
"Harmoney has had a fantastic first year. There is strong and growing demand for higher investment returns and cost effective borrowing and a growing awareness of the benefits of P2P. We're proud to be the platform that facilitates people investing in people," says Mr Roberts.


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by Rob Williams — Thursday, July 02, 2015, 01:30 PM EDT
Windows 10 Will Slowly Roll Out In Waves Starting July 29th
With Windows 10 set to launch at the end of the month - the 29th, to be exact - Microsoft has decided to clue us in on how the roll out is going to take place. What should be made clear up-front is just because you are opted-in to receive the free upgrade to Windows 10, it doesn't mean that you'll actually be able to go through with the upgrade on the day of release.
At this point, it seems the only way you could guarantee yourself an upgrade to the latest OS on its day of release is to become a Windows Insider, of which there are about 5 million to date. Microsoft notes that things could start a bit slow but then quickly ramp up. The biggest sticking-point relates to compatibility -- if Microsoft isn't certain that your particular upgrade experience won't be nearly perfect, it'll hold off until further improvements are made.
You can be sure that right now, Microsoft is ardently working on fixing as many bugs as it can, improve backwards compatibility, and support as much hardware as humanly possible. Ultimately, the number of people who can upgrade on the 29th is still likely to be an enormous number, and if you're using fairly standard mainstream hardware, I'd wager you'll be one of the first able to upgrade.
For business users, the upgrade process is much the same if you're equipped with a volume license. Editions that would fall into this licensing includes Enterprise, Pro, and Education.
One thing Microsoft makes very clear in its latest blog post is that Windows 10 is becoming a Windows "service". "For the first time, we will deliver Windows as a service, with the commitment to offer ongoing innovations and security updates to you. In this world, Windows 10 is continuously improved and keeps getting better and better – for our consumer and business customers."
It's still quite hard to tell exactly what Windows is going to be like a year or two from now - or even five or more - but Microsoft does seem very committed in making sure its OS remains the world's most-used on the desktop and in business.
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Champions are made through a series of ongoing successes & defeats, they never stop achieving. They are inspired by others and always learning. We hope Ravi's versatility and milestones to go the extra yard inspires you on your journey to be a champion.
Milestone 1
1976-77 - Giles Sheild winning Don Bosco as captain:
As a 14-year-old, Ravi Shastri gave an early account of his pedigree when he helped Don Bosco reach the finals of Giles Shield for the first time in 1976. Albeit losing finalists that year, they climbed the final step under his captaincy in 1977, lifting the trophy.
1980 – Bombay debut:
Thanks to his exploits in school cricket, it was no wonder that Ravi Shastri became the then youngest Ranji cricketer for Mumbai (Bombay) at age of 17 years and 292 days. He was still in his last year of junior college when achieved this feat.
1981 - Test debut New Zealand:
Shastri's Test debut came at windy Wellington after only 18 months of First Class cricket. He was not slated to play that Test arriving there only the night before as cover for injured Dilip Doshi and then ended up taking three wickets in four balls. Overall, he finished with 15 wickets in three Tests.
1st Test hundred 1982-83, Pakistan as an opener:
Shastri's rise was near meteoric. He had batted at number ten in Wellington, and within 18 months of his debut, he had moved up the order to the opening slot, scoring 66 against England (1982) as a first-time opener. Six months later in January 1983, Shastri registered his maiden Test hundred opening the innings against Pakistan in Karachi.
1983 Test hundred in West Indies:
In April 1983, Shastri scored his second Test hundred at Antigua against West Indies. It was a prelude to a historic summer for Indian cricket, and whilst still young, it became obvious that he would be a major part of the future's story.
1983 – Lord's CWC – Baby of the Team:
It was no wonder that Shastri was included in the historical 1983 World Cup squad. He played in five matches, twice against West Indies and Zimbabwe (including opening the innings in that famous game at Turnbridge Wells where Kapil Dev scored 175 runs), and Australia. A baby-faced Shastri was part of the glorious group that lifted the Prudential World Cup at Lord's that summer and stunned the cricketing world.
1984 – First Test hundred at home – England:
Batting at number six, Shastri notched his then highest score of 142 at home turf of Mumbai, his first Test hundred in India. It followed a successful tour of Pakistan where he had scored 139 in Faisalabad earlier in the year.
1985 – 6 Sixes in January:
Ten days after scoring 111 against England in Kolkata, Shastri changed gears in the Ranji Trophy game against Baroda to smash a half-century off 42 balls. Later, he smacked six sixes off six deliveries off left-arm spinner Tilak Raj to match Sir Garfield Sobers' feat from 1968. Shastri moved from to his double hundred in just 43 balls, finishing at 200 not out, still the quickest double hundred in Indian first-class cricket (off 123 balls).
1985 – Champion of Champions – Audi in Australia:
Opening in the 1983 World Cup with Kris Srikkanth in passing soon became a trend and it was the foundation of India's ODI batting for the World Championship of Cricket in Australia. With 8 wickets and 182 runs to his name, he finished as the leading player of the tournament that India added to their 1983 World Cup, and was awarded an Audi 100 car for it.
Milestone 10
1985 – bowling out Delhi to win Ranji Trophy (8wkts):
In arguably the greatest Ranji Trophy game ever played, Shastri's 8-91 helped Bombay seal off their 30th title against arch rivals Delhi in the 50th year of the competition. He had also top-scored 76 runs in the second innings to set a tough target of 300 before routing the Delhi line-up.
1986 – Winning in England (series):
Shastri was part of the historic Indian Test 2-0 series' win in England in the summer of 1986. It was an epochal moment for Indian cricket for overseas Test victories would be rare for atleast two decades.
1987 – beating West Indies as captain of India:
After serving as vice-captain to Kapil Dev for most of 1985 and 1986, Shastri was in-line for captaincy at some point. Shastri's moment came as Vengsarkar was injured for the fourth Test against West Indies in Chennai, which India won to level the four-match series at home.
1987-88 – Winning the Sharjah Cup as Captain:
Shastri did continue as ODI captain thereafter, and registered a fine victory in the tri-nation series in Sharjah also involving Sri Lanka and New Zealand. The well-oiled Indian ODI side started as favourites and easily lifted the trophy.
1989 – 100 in Barbados (best innings):
Arguably Shastri's best knock came against the mighty West Indies' pace attack of Malcolm Marshall, Courteney Walsh, Curtly Ambrose and Ian Bishop on a tough Barbados wicket in 1989. While the Indian batting crashed around him (last six wickets for 63 runs), he stood tall coming in at number three and was last batsman out.
1990 – 2 100s as an opener in England at Lord's and Oval:
While India struggled on their tour of England, Shastri made a mark with hundreds at Lord's and the Oval, both as opener. It outlined his importance for Indian cricket, a stoic character who got going in the toughest circumstances even whilst approaching the fag end of his long international career.
1991 - 200 in Sydney :
Later on the Australian tour of 1991, Shastri scored 206, his highest Test score at Sydney, his only Test double hundred and the first by an Indian batsman (also by an Asian batsman) Down Under. It was Shane Warne's first Test.
1994 – retiring from Cricket in August (Sri Lanka) & making debut as a commentator (Quadrangular):
A recurring knee injury, sustained first in Australia three years ago, brought an end to Shastri's illustrious career as a cricketer. However, he immediately started a new innings, with the microphone in hand and scripting a new legacy. He made his television commentary debut in March 1995 at World Series Masters (quadrangular) tournament.
Through the years, Shastri's television exploits grew just as his playing career and he rose into prominence as one of the most impressive and authoritative voices in cricket. He played host to a variety of programming with the likes of Barry Richards (South Africa), Michael Holding (West Indies) and Allan Border (Australia), as well as a popular show with Wasim Akram (Pakistan) called Shaz & Waz.
2003 – Final (Richie Benaud at Johannesburg):
As India and Australia clashed in the final of the 2003 ODI World Cup in South Africa, Shastri shared the commentary box with the legendary Richie Benaud, holding his own even as the Men in Blue lost the day.
2007 – Final (MS Dhoni):
Shastri was one of the select voices for ESPN-Star Sports' coverage of the inaugural T20 World Cup in South Africa. He was on air for India's seminal moment in the shortest format, wherein they lifted the trophy under young captain MS Dhoni after beating arch-rivals Pakistan in a tense final at Johannesburg.
Glorious moments: Shastri made a habit of being there at the best moments, describing the joy experienced by a billion Indian fans. He was on-air for Dhoni's monster six that won India the 2011 ODI World Cup in Mumbai, for Sachin Tendulkar's historical ODI double hundred in Gwalior (2010) and when Yuvraj Singh smashed Stuart Broad for six sixes at Durban in the 2007 T20 World Cup. Shastri's voice became resonant with India's glorious on-field moments in the 2000s.
2014 – Team Director:
Shastri then returned as team director of the Indian team after the 3-1 loss in Test series in England. His appointment saw an immediate reversal as India beat England in the ODI series. He continued in the role until 2016, overseeing Dhoni's Test retirement and helping Virat Kohli settle down as Indian captain across all formats.
2018 – Whitewashing Australia in Australia:
In 2017, he was appointed full-time coach of the Indian team until 2021. Some of the highlights of his coaching tenure include beating Australia in Australia across different formats: 3-0 in the T20I series in 2018 and 2-1 in the Test series in 2018-19. India also registered away Test wins in South Africa and England in closely contested series, whilst maintaining an unbeaten record at home.
Transition in Indian cricket: From Sachin Tendulkar to MS Dhoni to Virat Kohli, Shastri has helped shaped different periods of transition in Indian cricket, starting from 2007. Perhaps the most vital was the handover from Dhoni to Kohli in 2014-15, and in this period, he helped forge the most fearsome pace attack ever witnessed in Indian cricket. Assistant coach and his long-time friend Bharat Arun assisted the Shastri-Kohli duo in this endeavour.
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Arsenal transfer blow with 'next Cristiano Ronaldo' Joelson Fernandes set to sign new Sporting contract
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ARSENAL have been dealt a major blow with wonderkid Joelson Fernandes reportedly on the brink of signing a new contract at Sporting.
The Gunners have been closely tracking the Portuguese superstar - who has been dubbed the 'next Cristiano Ronaldo.'
Joelson Fernandes is ready to sign a new contract at SportingCredit: AFP OR LICENSORS
It was even reported that Arsenal had launched a £13.6million offer to entice Fernandes to London.
The Lisbon club have been desperate to keep hold of their rising star and were eager to extend his current deal that expires in 2022.
And talkSPORT claim how they have made a major breakthrough in talks and expect Fernandes to sign a new contract this summer.
It will come as a major blow to Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta who has a limited transfer budget to work with in the off-season.
Commenting on his future after being linked with a move away, Fernandes last month admitted: "It is very flattering and I think it represents the value of my work.
"I did not look at that alleged interest very much, I am happy where I am and fighting to achieve my dream, which is to play for Sporting's first team.
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"Nobody has told me about this extension offer yet. Besides, I try not to think about these things too much. I just want to play football."
The left winger has made four senior first-team appearances this season but is expected to play a big part in their team next campaign.
This season he broke Ronaldo's record as the youngest ever player to represent Sporting.
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Near the southern boundary of the city of St. Louis separating it from St. Louis County is the River des Peres , practically the only river or stream within the city limits that is not entirely underground.
The lower section of the river was the site of some of the worst flooding of the Great Flood of The city's eastern boundary is the Mississippi River, which separates Missouri from Illinois.
The Missouri River forms the northern line of St. Louis County, except for a few areas where the river has changed its course. The Meramec River forms most of its southern line. Louis lies in the transitional zone between the humid continental climate type and the humid subtropical climate type Köppen Dfa and Cfa , respectively , with neither large mountains nor large bodies of water to moderate its temperature. The city experiences hot, humid summers, and chilly to cold winters.
It is subject to both cold Arctic air and hot, humid tropical air from the Gulf of Mexico. The average annual temperature recorded at nearby Lambert—St. Louis International Airport , is Louis experiences thunderstorms 48 days a year on average. Lying within the hotbed of Tornado Alley , St. Louis reigns as one of the most frequently tornadic metropolitan areas, and has an extensive history of particularly damaging tornadoes.
Severe flooding, such as the Great Flood of , may occur in spring and summer; the often rapid melting of thick snow cover upstream either the Missouri or Mississippi Rivers can contribute to springtime flooding.
Before the founding of the city, the area was mostly prairie and open forest. Native Americans maintained this environment, good for hunting, by burning underbrush. Trees are mainly oak , maple , and hickory , similar to the forests of the nearby Ozarks ; common understory trees include eastern redbud , serviceberry , and flowering dogwood. Riparian areas are forested with mainly American sycamore.
Most of the residential areas of the city are planted with large native shade trees. The largest native forest area is found in Forest Park. In autumn, the changing color of the trees is notable. Most species here are typical of the eastern woodland, although numerous decorative non-native species are found. The most notable invasive species is Japanese honeysuckle , which officials are trying to manage because of its damage to native trees.
It is removed from some parks. Large mammals found in the city include urbanized coyotes and white-tailed deer. Eastern gray squirrel , cottontail rabbit , and other rodents are abundant, as well as the nocturnal Virginia opossum.
Large bird species are abundant in parks and include Canada goose , mallard duck , as well as shorebirds , including the great egret and great blue heron. Gulls are common along the Mississippi River; these species typically follow barge traffic.
Winter populations of bald eagles are found along the Mississippi River around the Chain of Rocks Bridge. The city is on the Mississippi Flyway , used by migrating birds, and has a large variety of small bird species, common to the eastern US.
The Eurasian tree sparrow , an introduced species, is limited in North America to the counties surrounding St. The city has special sites for birdwatching of migratory species, including Tower Grove Park.
Frogs are commonly found in the springtime, especially after extensive wet periods. Common species include the American toad and species of chorus frogs commonly called spring peepers , which are found in nearly every pond.
Some years have outbreaks of cicadas or ladybugs. Mosquitoes, no-see-ums , and houseflies are common insect nuisances, especially in July and August; because of this, windows are nearly universally fitted with screens. Invasive populations of honeybees have sharply declined in recent years.
Numerous native species of pollinator insects have recovered to fill their ecological niche, and armadillos have been regularly seen throughout the St. Louis area, especially since Louis grew slowly until the American Civil War, when industrialization and immigration sparked a boom.
Midth century immigrants included many Irish and Germans; later there were immigrants from southern and eastern Europe. In the early 20th century, African American and white migrants came from the South; the former as part of the Great Migration out of rural areas of the Deep South. Many came from Mississippi and Arkansas. After years of immigration, migration, and expansion, the city reached its peak population in That year, the Census Bureau reported St.
Louis began losing population to the suburbs, first because of increased demand for new housing, unhappiness with city services, ease of commuting by subsidized highways, and later, white flight. Louis's population decline has resulted in a significant increase of abandoned residential housing units and vacant lots throughout the city proper; this blight has attracted much wildlife such as deer and coyotes to the many abandoned overgrown lots.
Louis has lost The population of the city of St. Louis has been in decline since the census; during this period the population of the St. Louis Metropolitan Area, which includes more than one county, has grown every year and continues to do so. A big factor in the decline has been the rapid increase in suburbanization. According to the United States Census , St.
Louis had , people living in , households, of which 67, households were families. The population density was 5, The median age was about 34 years. The population was about Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.
The African-American population is concentrated in the north side of the city the area north of Delmar Boulevard is Among the Asian-American population in the city, the largest ethnic group is Vietnamese 0. The Vietnamese community has concentrated in the Dutchtown neighborhood of south St. Louis; Chinese are concentrated in the Central West End. Louis's per-capita rates of online charitable donations and volunteerism were among the highest among major U.
As of [update] , Louis city residents age 5 and older spoke English at home as a primary language , while 2. Louis's population age 5 and older spoke a mother language other than English.
About 15 families from Bosnia settled in St. Louis between and After the Bosnian War started in , more Bosnian refugees began arriving and by , tens of thousands of Bosnian refugees settled in St.
Louis with the help of Catholic aid societies. Many of them were professionals and skilled workers who had to take any job opportunity to be able to support their families. Louis and South County. An estimated 70, Bosnians live in the metro area, the largest population of Bosnians in the United States and the largest Bosnian population outside their homeland.
The health care sector was the biggest employer in the area with 34, workers, followed by administrative and support jobs, 24,; manufacturing, 21,, and food service, 20, As of [update] , the St. Louis' largest Fortune companies are: Notable corporations with operations in St. Health care and biotechnology institutions with operations in St. General Motors manufactures automobiles in Wentzville , while an earlier plant, known as the St.
Chrysler closed its St. Louis Assembly Plant in Hazelwood. Several once-independent pillars of the local economy have been purchased by other corporations. The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis in downtown is one of two federal reserve banks in Missouri. Louis is a center of medicine and biotechnology. Both institutions operate the Alvin J. Louis Children's Hospital , one of the country's top pediatric hospitals.
It also has a cancer center, vaccine research center, geriatric center, and a bioethics institute. Cortex Innovation Community in Midtown neighborhood is the largest innovation hub in the midwest region. Cortex has generated 3, tech jobs in 14 years. Boeing employs nearly 15, people in its north St. Louis campus, headquarters to its defense unit. In , the company said it would move about jobs from Seattle , where labor costs have risen, to a new IT center in St.
According to the St. Louis Business Journal , the top employers in the St. The city is home to three national research universities, University of Missouri-St. Louis , Washington University in St. Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is home to three Protestant seminaries: Louis-based Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Louis Public Schools SLPS operate more than 75 schools, attended by more than 25, students, including several magnet schools.
SLPS operates under provisional accreditation from the state of Missouri and is under the governance of a state-appointed school board called the Special Administrative Board, although a local board continues to exist without legal authority over the district.
Since , charter schools have operated in the city of St. Louis using authorization from Missouri state law. These schools are sponsored by local institutions or corporations and take in students from kindergarten through high school. Louis operates dozens of parochial schools in the city, including parochial high schools.
The city also has several private high schools, including secular, Catholic and Lutheran schools. Louis University High School - a Jesuit preparatory high school founded in - is the oldest secondary educational institution in the U. With its French past and waves of Catholic immigrants in the 19th and 20th centuries, from Ireland, Germany and Italy, St.
Louis is a major center of Roman Catholicism in the United States. Louis also boasts the largest Ethical Culture Society in the United States, and consistently ranks as one of the most generous cities in the United States, ranking ninth in Louis , home of the world's largest mosaic installation.
Other locally notable churches include the Basilica of St. Louis Abbey , whose distinctive architectural style garnered multiple awards at the time of its completion in ; and St. Louis and the second-largest church in the city. The city is defined by music and the performing arts, especially its association with blues , jazz , and ragtime.
Louis is home to the St. Louis Symphony , the second-oldest symphony orchestra in the United States, which has toured nationally and internationally to strong reviews. The Gateway Arch marks downtown St. Louis and a historic center that includes the Federal courthouse where the Dred Scott case was first argued, a newly renovated and expanded public library, major churches and businesses, and retail.
An increasing downtown residential population has taken to adapted office buildings and other historic structures. In nearby University City is the Delmar Loop , ranked by the American Planning Association as a "great American street" for its variety of shops and restaurants, and the Tivoli Theater, all within walking distance. Unique city and regional cuisine reflecting various immigrant groups include toasted ravioli , gooey butter cake , provel cheese , the slinger , the Gerber sandwich , the St.
Paul sandwich , and St. Louis-style pizza , featuring thin crust and provel cheese. Louis chefs have begun emphasizing use of local produce, meats and fish, and neighborhood farmers' markets have become increasingly popular, as well as one downtown. Artisan bakeries, salumeria, and chocolatiers also operate in the city. Also unique to St. Louis style pizza extremely thin crust, Provel cheese, and cut in small squares, marketed by one leading purveyor as "The Square Beyond Compare" [82] and the Ted Drewes "Concrete", which is frozen custard blended with any combination of dozens of ingredients, served in a large yellow cup with a spoon and straw.
The mixture is so thick that a spoon inserted into the custard does not fall if the cup is inverted. Louis is home to Major League Baseball and the National Hockey League , notable collegiate-level soccer teams, and has hosted several collegiate sports tournaments.
It is one of three American cities to have hosted an Olympic Games. Louis is home to two major league sports teams. Louis Cardinals are one of the most successful franchises in Major League Baseball.
The Cardinals have won 19 National League NL titles the most pennants for the league franchise in one city and 11 World Series titles second only to the New York Yankees and the most by any NL franchise , most recently in They play at Busch Stadium. Louis Browns played in the American League AL from to , before moving to Baltimore, Maryland to become the current incarnation of the Orioles.
The World Series was an all-St. Louis World Series, matching up the St. Louis Cardinals and St. Louis Browns at Sportsman's Park , won by the Cardinals in six games. They were one of the six teams added to the NHL in the expansion. The Blues have never won the Stanley Cup , and are the oldest team not to do so. Prior to the Blues, the city was home to the St. The team only played in the season. Louis All-Stars played in the city in , the St.
Louis Gunners in , the St. Louis Cardinals from to , and the St. Louis Rams from to The football Cardinals advanced to the NFL playoffs just three times , and , never hosting or winning in any appearance.
The Cardinals moved to Phoenix, Arizona , in The Rams returned to Los Angeles, California in In the Hawks moved to Atlanta, Georgia. Louis also hosts several minor league sports teams. Louis Ambush play at the Family Arena. Louis Slam play at the Harlen C. At the collegiate level, St. Although the area does not have a National Basketball Association team, it hosts an American Basketball Association team called the St. In addition to collegiate soccer, many St. Louisans have played for the United States men's national soccer team , and 20 St.
Louisans have been elected into the National Soccer Hall of Fame. Louis also is the origin of the sport of corkball , a type of baseball in which there is no base running. Chess Championship is held. The Sinquefield Cup Tournament started at St. In the Sinquefield Cup was the highest rated chess tournament of all time. Women's chess champion Susan Polgar also resides in St.
The city operates more than parks, with amenities that include sports facilities, playgrounds, concert areas, picnic areas, and lakes. Forest Park , located on the western edge of city, is the largest, occupying 1, acres of land, making it almost twice as large as Central Park in New York City. Louis Zoo , the St.
Also part of the historic park is the Old Courthouse , where the first two trials of Dred Scott v. Sandford were held in and The Missouri Botanical Garden, a private garden and botanical research facility, is a National Historic Landmark and one of the oldest botanical gardens in the United States. This includes a Japanese strolling garden, Henry Shaw 's original estate home and a geodesic dome called the Climatron.
Citygarden is an urban sculpture park located in downtown St. The park also has a restaurant — Death in the Afternoon. Louis has a strong mayor-council government with legislative authority vested in the Board of Aldermen of the City of St.
Louis and with executive authority in the Mayor of St. Louis and six other separately elected officials. Municipal elections in St. Louis are held in odd numbered years, with the primary elections in March and the general election in April. The mayor is elected in odd numbered years following the United States Presidential Election, as are the aldermen representing odd-numbered wards.
The President of the Board of Aldermen and the aldermen from even-numbered wards are elected in the off-years. The Democratic Party has dominated St. Louis city politics for decades. The city has not had a Republican mayor since and the last time a Republican was elected to another citywide office was in the s. As of [update] , all 28 of the city's Aldermen are Democrats.
The most terms served by a mayor was by Lane who served 8 full terms plus the unexpired term of Darby. The current mayor is Lyda Krewson , who took office April 18, The second-longest serving mayor was Henry Kiel , who took office April 15, and left office April 21, , a total of 12 years and 9 days over three terms in office. Two others— Raymond Tucker , and Vincent C. Schoemehl —also served three terms as mayor, but served seven fewer days. The shortest serving mayor was Arthur Barret who died 11 days after taking office.
Louis separated from St. Louis County in , some mechanisms have been put in place for joint funding management and funding of regional assets. Louis Zoo-Museum district collects property taxes from residents of both St. Louis City and County and the funds are used to support cultural institutions including the St. Similarly, the Metropolitan Sewer District provides sanitary and storm sewer service to the city and much of St. Louis is split between 11 districts in the Missouri House of Representatives: At the federal level, St.
Louis is the heart of Missouri's 1st congressional district , which also includes part of northern St. Louis in the U. Eagleton United States Courthouse in downtown St.
Louis, is a branch of the National Personnel Records Center and is the repository of over 56 million military personnel records and medical records pertaining to retired, discharged, and deceased veterans of the U. Detroit , Flint , Memphis , Oakland , and some smaller cities with fewer than , population ex. Camden have higher overall violent crime rates than St. Louis, when comparing other crimes such as rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. Louis index crime rates have declined almost every year since the peak in 16, , to the level of 7, which is the sum of violent crimes and property crimes per , In , the index crime rate reversed the decline to a level of 8, Louis has a significantly higher homicide rate than the rest of the U.
Louis was the most dangerous city in the United States with populations of , or more, ranking 1st in violent crime and 2nd in property crime.
It was also ranked 6th of the most dangerous of all establishments in the United States, and East St. Louis, a suburb of the city itself, was ranked 1st. Louis Police Department at the end of reported a total of murders for the year, the same number of homicides that had occurred in the city in Louis had murders but the city only recorded inside St. Louis commands the 19th-largest media market in the United States, a position roughly unchanged for over a decade.
KZQZ is a popular Oldies station. Louis Post-Dispatch is the region's major daily newspaper. Others in the region include the Suburban Journals , which serve parts of St. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of This area was submerged during the Great Flood of ; higher levees built since then have led to extensive commercial development in the valley. Chesterfield Valley is the location of Spirit of St.
Louis Airport , used for corporate aviation, as well as the longest outdoor strip mall in America. Chesterfield is also home to several mid- to high-rise buildings, the tallest being the Drury Plaza Hotel, which is 12 stories and feet tall.
As of the census [3] of , there were 47, people, 19, households, and 13, families residing in the city. The population density was 1, There were 20, housing units at an average density of The racial makeup of the city was Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2. There were 19, households of which The average household size was 2.
The median age in the city was The gender makeup of the city was As of the census [5] of , there were 46, people, 18, households, and 13, families residing in the city. There were 18, housing units at an average density of Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1. There were 18, households out of which In the city the population was spread out with The median age was 42 years.
For every females, there were For every females age 18 and over, there were Present-day Chesterfield is known to have been a site of Native American inhabitation for thousands of years. A site in western Chesterfield containing artwork and carvings has been dated as 4, years old. The present-day city of Chesterfield is made up of several smaller historical communities, including:.
It was the fourth-worst tornado to hit the St. Louis metro area and the most recent F4 tornado to hit the city. The tornado developed near the Chesterfield Manor nursing home and then moved through River Bend Estates and across northeast St.
For many years, "Chesterfield" was an all-inclusive place-name for a vast, unincorporated sub-region of western St. Louis County called "West 'County" by metro area residents containing the unincorporated historical communities listed above, plus areas now incorporated as cities of their own e. Police and fire protection in the community were fragmented and sporadic, the former provided by St. Smith Goes to Washington presented by TCM Pre-show and trailers run for approximately 20 minutes before the movie starts.
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Chesterfield, the largest city in west St. Louis County, is a peaceful residential enclave that was formed in Known as the "City of Volunteers" because of its citizens' history of involvement in helping the city, it boasts numerous shopping areas, businesses, arts and culture outlets, and a variety of public parks and pathways. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. Driving distance from Chesterfield, MO to Saint Louis, MO. The total driving distance from Chesterfield, MO to Saint Louis, MO is 22 miles or 35 kilometers.. Your trip begins in Chesterfield.


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Schneider Automation, filiale de Schneider Electric, est une entreprise française qui propose, sous les marques Telemecanique, Quantum et Modicon, des produits industriels :

 de détection : capteurs photoélectriques, inductifs, capacitifs, à ultrasons, codeurs rotatifs, interrupteurs de position, etc.
 d'alimentation (alimentation à découpage, transformateurs, etc.)
 d'automatisation. Ces solutions reposent sur une offre complètes de relais, d'automates programmables (par exemple gamme TSX Modicon Premium ou Quantum), d'architecture d'automatisme (entrées-sorties distribuées Momentum ou Advantys), de solutions de sécurité, mais aussi sur des logiciels pour l'automatisation, permettant le paramétrage, la programmation ou d'aide à l'exploitation (PL7, Concept, ProWORKX 32, Unity Pro, etc.), des réseaux de communication et bus de terrain (ModBus, ModBus Plus, Profibus, InterBus, DeviceNet, CANopen, AS-i, LonWorks, FIPIO, FIPWAY, Uni-Telway, liaison séries RS232 et RS485...)
 de dialogue opérateur (produits d'IHM) tels que voyants, terminaux graphiques, PC industriels, pupitres de commandes, boîtes à boutons, les logiciels de supervision (Vijeo Citect, Monitor Pro)...
 de contrôle des moteurs : Contacteurs, protection (disjoncteurs, sectionneurs, relais thermiques), démarrage tout-ou-rien ou progressif...
 de contrôle de mouvement : Démarrage progressif, variateurs de vitesse, commande d'axe...
 des systèmes et architectures employant les solutions basées sur les nouvelles technologies universelles Ethernet TCP/IP et le Web (Transparent Ready) ou des modules de telegestion pour les infrastructures W@de RTU

Avant 2011, le siège social de Schneider Automation se trouvait à Sophia Antipolis dans les Alpes-Maritimes.
Aujourd'hui Schneider Automation regroupe ses activités de R&D au côté d'un de ses sites de production à Carros dans la vallée du Var.

En 2012, son chiffre d'affaires s'établissait à près de 169,8 millions d'euros avec un résultat net de 3,6 millions d'euros.

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'Bijli girani mai hunn aay....' The age-old song, featuring Sridevi in MR. INDIA, almost came to life in Lakme Fashion week. It was a visual delight seeing former (don't wish to say so) Bollywood queen Sridevi aka 'Chandni' grabbing the audience attention as she walked the ramp. The pretty lady enamoured with her golden shimmering dress, designed by Priya and Chintan. Not only the audience but hubby Boney Kapoor was also stunned seeing his 'chandni' draped in a golden outfit. Daughters' Jhanvi & Khushi also enjoyed the moment by clicking mommy dearest snaps seating in front row.
In the hoard of new faces in Bollywood every now and then it was an absolute pleasure to see the ever pretty face back in the public eye. As she poised on the ramp with the same grace, she proved it that she undeniably stands to be the showstopper till date. Her magic and charm is everlasting.
Earlier she took a break from doing films, in fact she did a TV serial, and now it is rumoured that she may soon make a comeback. We are awaiting!


This year's American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine's 13th Annual Fall Pain Medicine meeting happens to be in my "neck of the woods"—one of the greatest cities in the world—San Francisco, California. Here are a few things you may or may not have known about San Francisco.
San Francisco is the biggest little city. At just under 47 square miles and with more than 200,000 inhabitants, San Francisco is second only to New York City in terms of population density. Despite its relatively small size, "the City" (as we suburbanites refer to it) consists of many small neighborhoods, each with its own charm and character: Union Square, the Financial District, Pacific Heights, the Marina, Haight-Ashbury, Chinatown, Little Italy, Nob Hill, Russian Hill, SoMa (South of Market), the Fillmore, Japantown, Mission District, Noe Valley, Twin Peaks, Castro, Sunset, Tenderloin, and others. For this reason, San Francisco may arguably be the only option for die-hard New Yorkers who wish to relocate away from snow.
Even though it doesn't snow, San Francisco weather is incredibly unpredictable, even when going from one side of the city to the other. "The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco," a quote often mistakenly attributed to Mark Twain (no one really knows who actually said it), is nevertheless often true. Here in the San Francisco Bay Area, our local meteorologists provide daily forecasts for each of the region's microclimates. The western side of the City along California's coast is regularly plagued with fog while the eastern side of the City tends to be sunny most days of the year. It's always a good idea to check the microclimate forecast before heading over to see the Golden Gate Bridge just in case it happens to be shrouded in fog. Also, average July temperatures in the City range in the 50s-60s Fahrenheit (no different than average November temperatures), so summer tourists often contribute to the local economy by buying "SF" logo sweatshirts for their walk across the City's most famous bridge.
San Francisco is very family-friendly. If you're debating whether or not to make a family trip out of the Fall Pain Meeting, my advice is to do it. Right around the conference hotel, the Hyatt Regency San Francisco, there are a number of attractions and events worth checking out. Every Saturday there is a huge farmers market at the Ferry Building across the street from the hotel. As you probably figured out, from the Ferry Building you can also take a ferry ride to a number of other destinations in the Bay Area (I recommend Sausalito, a short trip that takes you past Alcatraz). For kids, there are 3 parks within walking distance, the San Francisco Railway Museum, Exploratorium, and the cable car turnabout at Powell and Market Street; trips to Fisherman's Wharf or the aquarium are a short taxi or cable car ride away. In addition, runners will love running up and down the Embarcadero which gives you a view of the Bay Bridge and takes you past the City's many piers; shoppers will be in heaven; and foodies have an impossible decision to make when choosing the location for every meal (try Slanted Door at the Ferry Building at least once).
Enough about San Francisco—you'll have to see it for yourself. To register for the Fall Pain Medicine meeting, visit http://www.asrameetings.com/. For an overview of scheduled events in the words of meeting Chair, Dr. David Provenzano, see the August 2014 issue of ASRA News. This issue also includes fantastic original content covering the topics of digital subtraction angiography, pain outcomes, ASRA's first entry into the app market, and much more!
Save the Date for the 7th SIMPAR Meeting, which will be held in Rome, Italy, March 27th-28th, 2015.
The purpose of SIMPAR is to gather some of the world's most innovative pain medicine specialists and promote the international sharing of experience and knowledge, creating common directions in pain management and research in order to optimize pharmacological and interventional therapies toward evidence-based management of the fifth vital sign.
The Conference is typically divided into two working days. The first day is organized into Parallel Symposia focused on these topics: "Acute Pain," "Chronic Pain," and "Basic Science (bench to bedside)." The Plenary Session will be held on the second day, and it will focus on the newest advances in pain diagnosis and treatment.
SIMPAR will welcome abstract submissions and offers a travel award for the top abstract. Please continue to check the SIMPAR website for updates: http://simpar.eu.


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Ha Ha Tonka State Park
Camdenton Missouri
MissouriCamden County
Adriance Van Brunt
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Carol Grove, "Ha Ha Tonka State Park", [Camdenton, Missouri], SAH Archipedia, eds. Gabrielle Esperdy and Karen Kingsley, Charlottesville: UVaP, 2012—, http://sah-archipedia.org/buildings/MO-01-029-0001.
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Spring (Photograph by Carol Grove)
Castle ruins (Photograph by Carol Grove)
Water tower (Photograph by Carol Grove)
Carriage house ruins (Photograph by Carol Grove)
Ha Ha Tonka, or "laughing waters" according to early accounts, is important for its landscape and its architectural legacy, and preeminent due to its remarkable number of "natural curiosities." Within these 3,600 acres, now a State Historic Site, is one Missouri's finest examples of karst topography, which is characterized by sinkholes, underground streams, and caves (another popular draw across the Ozarks). The formations include a giant sinkhole called the Colosseum, the Whispering Dell (a basin with bluff shelters that hid counterfeiters in the 1830s), and a natural bridge. A dramatic two-hundred-fifty-foot bluff rises from a glowing blue-green spring, which releases forty-eight million gallons of water daily into the surrounding Lake of the Ozarks. This setting is the context for the ruins of a large limestone "castle," designed by architect Adriance Van Brunt and built in 1905 for businessman Robert McClure Snyder, both from Kansas City. Stone for the castle was quarried on the site and Scottish stonemasons were brought here to build the thirty-seven-room estate. Local history notes that the landscape gardeners came from England, and multiple greenhouses built with stone foundations attest to Snyder's interest in plants. The castle was part of a complex of limestone buildings that included an eighty-foot-high water tower, an elaborate carriage house, and a range of greenhouses. In 1942, sparks from one of the castle's fireplaces caused a conflagration that burned the house, leaving only the heavy stone walls. The ruins are a picturesque counterpoint to the surrounding Ozark landscape, a patchwork of hickory and oak forest and vast savanna—prairie grass dotted with trees—that evokes the presettlement landscape.
Carol Grove
Osmund Overby, Carol Grove, and Cole Woodcox
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Cabbie's Curios: In Town
By View from the Mirror on September 12, 2014 | 5 Comments
'In Town', a cheerful sculpture depicting two parents holding their young child aloft, can be viewed close to the southern end of Battersea Bridge.
The piece was created in 1983 by John Ravera, a sculptor who trained at the Camberwell School of Art and whose outdoor works can be spotted at various locations across the UK, Hong Kong and Tokyo. John passed away in 2006.
Originally, 'In Town' incorporated a little bird towards which the child was reaching, but this feature is now sadly missing.
Posted in: Cabbie's Curios	| Tagged: Art, Battersea, Battersea Bridge, In Town, John Ravera, London, sculpture
The Pride of Poplar Returns… London's Latest Statue
By View from the Mirror on May 18, 2014 | Leave a comment
On Friday 16th May 2014 London acquired its latest statue… a sculpture of Teddy Baldock, the East End lad who rose to fame in the 1920s by becoming Britain's youngest ever boxing world champion- an accolade which remains to this day.
Teddy Baldock… London's latest public artwork.
As promised in an earlier post about Teddy's life and career (please click here to read), here are some photographs from the unveiling…
Teddy's statue stands directly opposite Langdon Park Community Sports College which is situated beside Landgon Park DLR station.
Langdon Park DLR. Teddy's statue stands just to the right of this view.
The weather on the day was glorious… and as 3pm approached, a large crowd gathered to witness the ceremony.
A crowd gather to see Teddy's statue unveiled.
Until the moment arrived, the statue (sculpted by Staffordshire based artist, Carl Payne) was draped in a golden shroud… which threatened to billow off with the wind on more than one occasion!
Before the unveiling…
The statue was finally unveiled by Pam Baldock; Teddy's daughter.
Pam Baldock unveils the statue of her father.
Although wee on first impressions, the statue of Teddy is in fact life-sized…he was a tough little fighter!
Teddy Baldock
A plaque on the statue's plinth informs the public of Teddy's achievements.
Teddy's plaque
After the unveiling, a group of ex-boxers gathered beneath Teddy's statue for a fun photo-shoot.
Former boxers gather in honour of Teddy Baldock.
When he died in the early 1970s Teddy was a tragic figure; penniless, homeless and long-forgotten, his funeral poorly attended.
However, thanks to the wonderful campaigning carried out by his grandson, Martin, the legacy of one of the East End's finest sons has been revived; the huge turnout for the unveiling bearing testament to Teddy's achievements.
As well as the statue, Teddy's memory will now live on in the Teddy Baldock Sports Benevolent Fund; a charity which supports former sportspeople who have been disabled by physical or mental injury or are suffering from general hardship. Please click here for more information.
Teddy Baldock, the 'Pride of Poplar'. 1907-1971.
Posted in: Uncategorized	| Tagged: Boxing, Carl Payne, DLR, East End, Langdon Park, London, Poplar, Pride of Poplar, sculpture, Teddy Baldock
The Pride of Poplar… A New Statue Comes to Town
By View from the Mirror on May 5, 2014 | 4 Comments
On May 16th 2014, East London will be blessed with a brand new statue of former boxer, Teddy Baldock; one of the area's most remarkable sons.
Born in Poplar in May 1907 Teddy's life was marked by triumph and tragedy.
In 1927 aged just 19 he fought his way to become Britain's youngest ever boxing world champion; a record which remains to this day. In his rise to fame, Teddy amassed a fortune and became known as the 'Pride of Poplar.'
Teddy mobbed by fans on his wedding day (image: The Daily Sketch, via London Ex-Boxer's Association).
However, after suffering injury to his hand in the ring, the young boxer's luck quickly began to diminish.
Although he managed to forge a second career as a bookmaker, Teddy had a generous nature which was exploited as he gave away thousands of pounds to people whom he thought were friends.
During WWII the former boxer served with the RAF. Whilst he was away, his finances suffered further as a number of properties he'd invested in back in London were destroyed by air-raids.
As the years progressed, Teddy began to drink and gamble heavily. His marriage collapsed and by the time he died in March 1971, Teddy was penniless and long forgotten, an elderly vagrant shivering out his final days on cruel streets and in stinking doss-houses.
In recent years, Teddy's legacy has been revived with the publication of a biography and a campaign by his grandson, Martin Sax to have a statue erected.
Sculpture of Teddy in his prime.
After a successful campaign to raise funds, Martin's dream has thankfully come to fruition.
Sculpted by Carl Payne, Teddy's tribute will stand outside Langdon Park Community Sports College, Hay Currie Street where it is hoped it will inspire local youngsters. The site holds extra importance in that the college stands on the site of Teddy's former childhood home.
Minature of Teddy's Statue (image: London Ex-Boxer's Association).
The unveiling is scheduled to take place between 3-6pm on May 16th 2014 and at the time of writing, actor Ray Winstone (himself a boxer in his younger days) is pencilled in to do the honours. Photos will appear on this site after the event if you can't make it!
A detailed account of Teddy's life can be found on his grandson Martin's excellent website. Please click here for the link.
Posted in: Legendary Londoners	| Tagged: Boxer, Carl Payne, East End, Langdon Park, London, Martin Sax, Poplar, Ray Winstone, sculpture, Statue, Teddy Baldock