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MacMillan: The Confession of Isobel Gowdie/ Symphony No. 3
Composer (b. 1959)
Sir James MacMillan
Studio 7, New Broadcasting House, Manchester
Producer (Executive)
Brian Pidgeon
Producer (Recording)
Tim Archer
(b. 1959)
The Confession of Isobel Gowdie (1990)
To Bill Colleran
Symphony No. 3 'Silence' (2002)
In memoriam Shusaku Endo
Conductor: Sir James MacMillan
composer draws an inspired performance from the BBC Philharmonic, reinforcing the quality of the series of MacMilan's recordings for Chandos, all vividly recorded. The Penguin Guide - 1000 Greatest Classical Recordings 2011-12
The development of MacMillan's art, which these two works personify, is one of the more exciting in British music in recent years, and this record joins the earlier Chandos releases of his music as an issue of major importance.
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The performance is tremendous – as is the recording, which takes the very wide dynamic range of the music and of the placement setting of the orchestra without any stain at all. Macmillan would appear to be an inspiring conductor of his own music, for this fine orchestra plays with considerable power, colouring and detail throughout… The development of Macmillan's art, which these two works personify, is one of the more exciting in British music in recent years, and this record joins the earlier Chandos release of his music as an issue of major importance.
The Work [Symphony 3] is a hauntingly ambivalent study at both the musical and philosophical levels, with themes and textures arising seemingly from their own absence, interacting and developing, then being allowed to return to their origins. Both works are conducted by MacMillan with the kind of passion that characterises so much of his work as a composer, internalised yet compellingly communicative. The BBC Philharmonic responds in kind with the most committed of performances, captured to perfection by a natural and beautifully balanced recording…
It's a compelling account [of 'Confessions'], superbly played and resplendently engineered, more visceral in its physical and dramatic impact than either of its predecessors, yet just as piercingly expressive in the strings' heart-rending lament that frames the whole… Suffice to report, the composer masterminds another outstandingly committed rending [of the Symphony] and the sound has all the sumptuous immediacy we have come to expect from this source.
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Astronomy Science ~ Located about 1,500 light-years from Earth, a rocky planet called KIC 1255b slowly destroyed by the intense heat of its parent star. Thus, astronomers say that this celestial object so hot that rocks on the surface are evaporated.
It appears that all debris and dust planet spilled into space and form a tail like a comet. The tail is quite beautiful as it moves in its orbit, circling its parent star. In a paper published in the Astrophysical Journal, scientists say that after studying the planet Herschel telescope in the Canary Islands, they discovered that the planet's surface is heated to a temperature of 1,800 degrees Celsius (about 3,300 degrees Fahrenheit).
Illustration of the planet and its parent star KIC 1255b. This planet is very hot so that rock on the surface evaporates into space forming a tail-like comet.
The reason is very hot rocky planet as it orbits very close to its parent star. In fact, its orbit is very small so that the researchers can estimate a year on this planet lasts less than a day on Earth. "A year in KIC 1255b lasted only 16 hours on Earth and appear throughout the body of this planet boil", said astronomer and lead author of the study Jakub Bochinski of the Open University in the UK said in a statement.
In terms of size, not too big 1255b KIC. The planet is similar to our cosmic neighbors Mercury, whose fingers were about 2,500 kilometers (1,500 miles). In fact, it is so small that it is very difficult to see.
However, astronomers say that, when flying around its parent star, the planet is about 1% light blocking its parent star, the same as if the giant gas planets are in place. This is because the tail of dust and debris that followed the planet.
Jakub Bochinski and colleagues explain that, in the coming months, they hope to use the Herschel telescope to peer anatomy of this planet. More precisely, astronomers say that they plan to look more closely at the tail which consists of dust and debris that looks like a comet's tail. Whatever their data should help them gain a better understanding about what KIC 1255b made of this.
"By doing that we can know how the nature of our solar system, helping us learn more about how Earth and other planets are formed," said astronomer Jakub Bochinski.


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Special events on the schedule include an exhibit by internationally renowned artist Mary Edna Fraser, who flies, hikes, and boats—consulting maps, charts, and satellite imagery—to create stunning images of earth on pieces of dyed silk in the ancient art form of batik. The Library of Congress, which has one of the world's largest map collections, will also present an exhibition of historical maps.


But deposit-taking banks have pulled back.
The largest nonbank mortgage lender, Quicken Loans, originated an estimated $86 billion in mortgages in 2017, according to the MBA's February 2019 report, giving it a market share of just under 5% of all mortgages written during the year.
Large banks extending "warehouse financing" (short-term credit lines secured by mortgages) to nonbanks to fund the mortgages temporarily until they're sold into the secondary market.
The US government, through government agencies such as the FHA which specializes in riskier mortgages that it insures and guarantees but does not buy, or Ginnie Mae which buys and guarantees mortgages; and government sponsored enterprises Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac which buy and guarantee mortgages.
In its wide-ranging report and briefing materials (February 25, 184 page PDF) on the housing market and government involvement in it, the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) outlines how surging home prices push lenders to take ever greater risks. And as deposit-taking banks have pulled back from those risks, shadow banks have plowed ever deeper into them.
I will focus on a small aspect of the report: The increasing role of shadow banks in the mortgage business and the exploding role of the FHA in insuring and guaranteeing their mortgages that are becoming riskier and riskier.
FHA insures mortgages on single-family and multifamily homes to high-risk borrowers. It operates on the revenues it receives from the mortgage insurance premiums that borrowers pay upfront and monthly. To qualify for FHA insurance, mortgages must meet certain requirements. When homeowners default on their mortgages, the FHA covers 100% of the lender's loss. It currently insures nearly 8 million single-family mortgages and about 14,500 apartment buildings.
"Migration to nonbanks has boosted overall risk levels, as nonbanks are willing to originate riskier FHA loans than large banks," the AEI says. This is shown by two risk measures.
The first is the Mortgage Risk Index (MRI), a stress test that measures how the mortgages that were originated in a given month would perform if subjected to the same stress situation as mortgages originated in 2007, which experienced the highest default rates as a result of the Great Recession.
A lower rate means decreasing leverage and tighter lending and therefore lower risk of default.
Since nonbanks originated most of the FHA-insured mortgages over the past few years – in November, 94% of all FHA refi mortgages and 85% of all FHA purchase mortgages – the "stressed default rate" for the FHA reflects mostly the risks of mortgages originated by nonbanks.
The debt-to-income (DTI) ratio shows a similar scenario. It gauges the ability of a borrower to repay a mortgage by measuring the income consumed by servicing all outstanding debts of that borrower.
In November, a record 60% of FHA-insured purchase mortgages exceeded the QM limit for DTI.
50% of VA mortgages exceeded the QM limit.
The first has been arriving too slowly and has been outpaced by home price inflation; and the second – increased leverage – would have to happen at the low end of the household-income scale where the FHA and shadow banks are most active, and where the risks are already the highest, and the borrowers the most vulnerable.


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European funding: ERC Consolidator Grants awarded to physics, mathematics, and life sciences
In seinem ERC-Projekt wird PD Dr. Gregor Koblmüller Nanodrähte aus Halbleiter-Material entwickeln, die in integrierten photonischen und quantenoptischen Schaltkreisen zum Einsatz kommen könnten. (Bild: Chris Hohmann / NIM)
13.12.2017 , Research news
Five new research projects proposed by scientists at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) were impressive enough to be awarded Consolidator Grants by the European Research Council (ERC) this year. The selected projects are in the fields of nanosciences, solid-state physics, molecular biology, arithmetic geometry, and cosmology.
The application process for the generously funded ERC Grants is open to researchers with 7-12 years' experience since completion of a doctorate. The selected projects receive up to 2 million euros in funding from the ERC. Back in August, six TUM researchers were each awarded an ERC Starting Grant. With the announcement of the five Consolidator Grants, the number of ERC grants at TUM has now increased to 84.
Adjunct Teaching Professor Dr. Gregor Koblmüller (Physics)
In his ERC-funded research project "Quantum Nanowire Integrated Photonic Circuits" (QUANtIC), Adjunct Teaching Professor Dr. Gregor Koblmüller plans to develop nanowire structures made of semiconductor materials. These nanostructures, which are about 1,000 times thinner than a human hair, are ideal for optical wave propagation, but are also narrow enough for their physical properties to be governed by quantum effects. Examples of potential applications for such nanowires might be the placement of tiny wire-shaped light sources such as nanolasers or single-photon emitters with specific characteristics directly on semiconductor chips. Such light sources could be coupled directly with integrated photonic and quantum optical circuits. That would facilitate the development of highly integrated technologies in chip-based light processing, quantum communications and "lab-on-a-chip" sensor technology.
Gregor Koblmüller has been conducting research in the Physics Department and the Walter-Schottky-Institute at TUM since 2009. He is also a member of the Nanosystems Initiative Munich (NIM) excellence cluster. In 2016 he acquired his habilitation at TUM with a thesis on semiconductor nanowires. For his work, he received the Arnold Sommerfeld Prize of the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities, among other awards.
Prof. Dr. Frank Pollmann (Physics)
There are various phases of matter. For example, water may be liquid or solid, or gaseous, depending on the temperature and pressure. However, there are many other phases in which fascinating properties emerge from the interplay of quantum fluctuations and interactions between electrons. In superconductors, for example, electricity flows with no resistance. These phases generally occur only at low temperatures.
The research activities of Prof. Frank Pollmann focus on topological phases, which may one day become building blocks for quantum computers. Among Prof. Pollmann's areas of interest as a theoretical physicist is the prediction and classification of previously unknown phases of matter. In his DYNACQM project, now made possible through the Consolidator Grant, he plans to go a step further: he intends to predict specific dynamic characteristics of such phases and simulate them in model systems. This would make it possible to determine, for example, which materials are most suitable for implementing "exotic phases" with technical applications.
Frank Pollmann is a Professor of Theoretical Solid-State Physics at TUM. For his work, he has received the Walter Schottky Prize from the Deutsche Physikalische Gesellschaft, among other honors. He, too, is a member of the Nanosystems Initiative Munich (NIM) excellence cluster.
Prof. Dr. Sherry Suyu (Physics)
The strong gravitational lensing effect occurs if a substantial mass concentration, e.g. a galaxy cluster, lies between an object in a far-away galaxy and an observer on earth. The mass concentration acts as a lens, bending light rays passing on either side of it so that multiple images of the same light source are seen.
In her ERC-funded project LENSNOVA, Prof. Sherry Suyu plans to utilize this effect. When phenomena such as supernovae are investigated, the multiple images will appear at different times due to the different optical path lengths of their light paths and gravitational delay by the lens. This time delay contains valuable information on the geometry of the universe. Moreover, the gravitational lensing effect can even help to study the beginnings of a supernova explosion. Prof. Suyu hopes that her research will shed light on the progenitors of Type Ia supernovae, dark energy, and other phenomena.
Sherry Suyu is a Professor of Observational Cosmology at TUM and heads a research group at the Max Planck Institute for Astrophysics. This dual affiliation is made possible under the MaxPlanck@TUM-Program.
Prof. Dr. Eva Viehmann (Mathematics)
Around 40 years ago, the Canadian mathematician Robert Langlands proposed a set of mathematical conjectures – known today as the Langlands program – connecting number theory and representation theory. So far, only some of them have been proven.
The research area of Prof. Eva Viehmann falls under this program. Under her ERC-funded project NewtonStrat, she plans to study objects known as Shimura varieties. Mathematicians have been using these geometrical objects for some time to study the underlying concepts of the Langlands program. Prof. Viehmann, however, does not study Shimura varieties directly, but rather with the help of Newton strata, which break them down into a finite number of components. The study of these strata has recently gained fresh impetus both from representation theory and the theory of adic spaces. Due to these developments, Prof. Viehmann believes that she will be able to describe the geometry of Newton stratifications in the coming years and gain new insights applicable to the Langlands program.
Eva Viehmann has held the TUM Chair in Arithmetic Geometry since 2012. Her work has been funded with a Heisenberg Fellowship from the German Research Foundation (DFG) and an ERC Starting Grant.
Prof. Dr. Dietmar Zehn (Life Sciences)
Cytotoxic T cells protect against viral and bacterial infections by eliminating infected cells. They generally perform this function very efficiently. Exceptions occur, however: It is common in patients with hepatitis B and C or HIV infections for the function of cytotoxic T cells to be significantly suppressed. Similar effects are seen in immune responses to malignant tumors.
In his Consolidator Grant project ToCCaTa, Prof. Dietmar Zehn plans to bring about a better understanding of the fundamental molecular processes that cause the differentiation of cytotoxic T cells. Key questions include: Which mechanisms are behind the protective immune responses and what can be done to improve the artificial triggering of such responses, for example through vaccinations? When and how are the memory cells formed that provide long-term protection, and what causes immunological protection to be weakened in case of chronic infections and tumors? The goal is to utilize the results of the research to find ways to influence a certain T cell type, the CD8 T cell, and provide it with characteristics to make it more effective for both treatment and prevention purposes.
Dietmar Zehn was appointed to the Chair of Animal Physiology and Immunology at the TUM School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan in 2015. Previous funding for his research has included an ERC Starting Grant in 2013.
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Air War Over North Africa
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David Mitchelhill-Green
The year 1942 began badly for the Allies. German U-boats were indiscriminately sinking merchant shipping off America's east coast and in the Caribbean. Allied fortunes were no better in the Far East under the relentless Japanese advance.
The year 1942 began badly for the Allies. German U-boats were indiscriminately sinking merchant shipping off America's east coast and in the Caribbean. Allied fortunes were no better in the Far East under the relentless Japanese advance. America was struggling to hold the Philippines, while the Soviet Union was fighting a series of bitter winter battles against Hitler's Wehrmacht at the gates of Moscow. General Erwin Rommel's surprise offensive in North Africa brought a renewed threat to the Middle East in mid-1942, which hastened the transfer of U.S. aircraft to Egypt to assist the beleaguered British.
The vast, sprawling deserts of North Africa were a new and strange terrain to American aircrew. Confronted by sand storms, flooding rains, extremes of temperature and primitive living conditions, the United States Army Air Forces were pitted against an experienced and determined enemy. U.S. air power nevertheless played a decisive role in the Allied invasion of Northwest Africa and the subsequent surrender of Axis forces in Tunisia in May 1943. Later bombing missions flown from North Africa struck Axis targets across Europe and supported the Allied invasions of Sicily and mainland Italy.
This book is a pictorial account of U.S. fighter aircraft and bombers — including the iconic B-17 Flying Fortress, P-38 Lightning and B-24 Liberator — and the aircrews that fought to establish ascendancy over North African skies and beyond.
David Mitchelhill-Green is a freelance military author and photographer. His areas of interest include the Second World War and Japanese castles. Previous books in this series include: Fighting in Ukraine: A Photographer at War, With Rommel in the Desert: Tripoli to El Alamein and Rommel in North Africa: Quest for the Nile.
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The best Scottish golf courses: Six hidden gems and classic links
by Chris von Rinteln
After a long stretch of travel on the road or in the air, fewer things bring us a more grounding experience than a round of golf back home. Luckily, with over 550 Scottish golf courses to choose from, we're never short on options—and given the amount of travelling we've done at Away from the Ordinary, we've seen our share of fairways and greens over the years. Here are six of our favourite golf courses from around Scotland, from classic holes to hidden gems.
Image: Moray Golf Club
The Old Course at Moray
With a design pedigree that includes the likes of Henry Cotton and Old Tom Morris, and boasting some of the finest links golf to be had in the Highlands, it's no wonder that the Old Course at Moray has found itself a repeat host of the Northern Open. Extended par fours and unusually deep bunkers add to the challenge here, and tight, fast greens reward precise play all the way to the final hole—a regal rise right to the clubhouse, and often judged one of best finishing holes in golf.
Perhaps adding to the challenge, or very least the thrill of play here, are the frequent flyers of RAF No.6 Squadron, whose Lossiemouth airstrip practically abuts the 7th fairway ("landing lights" feature as immovable objects in Moray's local rules). If the roar of Eurofighter Typhoons overhead doesn't do it for you, perhaps the epicurean location will—you're in the heart of Speyside whisky country at Moray.
Image: Brora Golf Club
One of the most northerly golf courses in Scotland, Brora is also one of the lesser-known hidden gems of traditional Braids design—the links course remains almost unchanged since James Braid laid it out here along the North Sea in 1923. And along the North Sea it is: all 18 holes are as seaside as it gets for an out-and-back, and salty winds whip briskly over the duneless stretches. Nonetheless, despite the wind and the latitude, Brora offers fantastic play year-round.
Adding to the charm are your likely round companions—Brora's resident sheep, who keep the gorse rough less rough, and receive multiple billings in the local rules. The wooly grazers wander freely everywhere but the greens, which are encircled low with zappy electric fences—one of the only mad-made elements on this otherwise natural tour-de-force of Scottish links golf.
Image: Blairgowrie Golf Club
Rosemount at Blairgowrie
A strong four-hundred-yard par four opener—447 yards from the tips—sets the tone for this championship course, set deep in the Perthshire countryside, where Greg Norman won his first European Tour in 1977. From there to the finish, Rosemount at Blairgowrie is all class and pure quality—and possessed of "the most beautiful inland green" in Scotland, if you'll take the word of Old Tom Morris.
It's what you'd expect of a top-tier Scottish golf course designed by James Braid (and that formidable insight added only after the initial design by Dr. Alistair McKenzie of Augusta fame). Birches and pines frame heather-fringed fairways so securely that each hole often seems its own private course, but for the roe deer and red squirrels occasionally playing through.
Image: The Machrie Links
Machrie
If you played the links at Machrie back in 1891, when Willie Campbell first designed the course, you might wonder if the famed Scottish golfer was in cahoots with the local distillers—the holes, laid out crosswise over the dunes to blind pins, presented challenge enough to drive a man to drink.
Since a complete overhaul in 2017, however, players have a bit more mental space to appreciate the stunning views over Laggan Bay here on the south end of Islay. The broad fairways now run slightly more parallel to the dunes, making the open Atlantic a constant partner and providing panoramic views over seven miles of salt-sprayed beach. The revamped clubhouse is a nice touch, too—now a 47-room luxury resort that arrived alongside a par-3 Wee Course, driving range, and putting green.
Despite the light pampering, Machrie remains a proper test of skill—a few blind greens survived the transition, and seaside winds can play birdie-bogie on your strokes. Luckily, here on Islay, a peaty dram is only ever a short walk away.
Image: Logan Air
Askernish
Among the historical curiosities buried in the machair near Askernish on South Uist island, we suppose an old golf course shouldn't come as too much a surprise—but that it's an Old Tom Morris course, well…that's a fine treasure indeed.
Having been gently reclaimed by nature over the latter half of the 20th century, the revenant course was just as gently restored in 2008, using light-touch methods of which Old Tom would approve. The result is a raw linksland golf course of unparalleled character, and a singular experience reminiscent of the earliest origins of the game.
Little but the gorgeous vista—and that a splendid one over grassy, billowed hillsides spilling into the shimmering ocean—panders to the modern golfer here. Sheep-shorn fairways run as nature let them, gorse-lined greens hide behind dunes, and bunkers lay where they please—all parts of a beautiful Scottish links puzzle for true lovers of the classic game to suss out.
Image: Machrihanish Golf Club
The Championship Course at Machrihanish
There are few better places to spend a day than down the Mull of Kintyre Peninsula, surrounded by the Atlantic sea-spray mist "rolling in from the sea", and in the middle of the former whisky capital of the world. That you could enjoy a round or two of terrific golf while you're at it, especially at such a remote classic as Machrihanish, is just icing on the cake.
An old-fashioned seaside links course, Machrihanish's biggest claim to fame is its beach-bridging opener, widely touted as the finest opening hole in the game. While the wavy fairways wind to and fro amongst the dunes, you're rarely in for more than a pleasant challenge—with breath-taking views all the way to the 18th. And since you're in Scotland's whisky-famous Campbeltown, the 19th hole is always a guaranteed ace.
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We are playing on 19 December from 7.00pm by kind invitation of the Leopard Pub, London Road, Nantwich CW5 6LJ, and the whole night is in aid of the very worthy St Luke's Hospice in Cheshire - an Adult Hospice offering support and care for those suffering with cancer and other life threatening illnesses. The pub also has a facebook page which is great for updates too.
The N'Ukes hope to be joined by ukulele players from other local groups - the more the merrier - and even if you just want a sing song, why not come along. The Pub are putting on festive treats in aid of the charity and we will also be running a raffle in which you can win a ukulele of your own - donated very kindly by the good people at Merben Music of Hightown, Crewe.
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The son of Commodore Oscar C. Badger (1823–1899), Charles Badger was born 6 August, 1853 in Rockville, Maryland. He attended the United States Naval Academy, graduating in 1873. Badger served in the cruiser Cincinnati during the Spanish-American War, and climaxed his career as Commander in Chief, Atlantic Fleet. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for his contribution as chairman of the Navy General Board during the First World War. Rear Admiral Badger died on 7 September, 1932 and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
Admiral Badger was a cousin of Secretary of the Navy George E. Badger (1790-1865); Admiral Oscar C. Badger II (1890–1958) was his son.
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George Hernandez, a Latino, was charged June 29 with one count of murder with the special allegation that he personally used a deadly and dangerous weapon, a knife, to kill Herrera, according to court records.
Hernandez was also charged with assault with a deadly weapon for allegedly stabbing a young woman who was also at the scene, according to Pomona police Sgt. Lena Becker.
The young woman was treated for her injuries at a hospital and released, Becker said.
The case is still under investigation, and Becker said she couldn't provide anymore information about the incident.
A stabbing that injured another Pomona resident just a few minutes earlier in the 700 block of East Mission Boulevard does not appear to be related to Herrera's death, Becker said.
"We don't have any evidence that ties those two incidents together," she said.
Hernandez is scheduled to be arraigned July 23 in Pomona. Court records indicate that Hernandez has prior convictions for burglary, car theft, distribution of a controlled substance, making or carrying a weapon while in prison and carrying a concealed dagger.


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The Board of Directors of BNP Paribas met on 1st August 2011. The meeting was chaired by Michel Pébereau and the Board examined the Group's results for the second quarter of the year and approved the interim accounts.
Net quarterly profits of 2.1 billion euros
In the second quarter of the year, BNP Paribas confirmed the effectiveness of its diversified and integrated business model anchored to retail banking and posted net profits (attributable to equity holders) of 2,128 million euros, up 1.1% compared to the second quarter 2010 despite the impact of the provision for Greece.
Against a backdrop of turbulent markets, revenues grew in all three operating divisions: Retail Banking (+1.5% with 100% of the domestic networks' private banking businesses, excluding PEL/CEL effects), Investment Solutions (+6.8%) and Corporate and Investment Banking (+5.7%). However, the Corporate Centre reported sharply lower revenues: 534 million euros compared to 1,071 million euros in the second quarter 2010 in which they were exceptionally high, in particular due to a +235 million euros own debt revaluation. Overall revenues, which totalled 10,981 million euros, edged down 1.7% compared to the second quarter 2010.
Operating expenses, which came to 6,602 million euros, were up 2.9% compared to the second quarter 2010. Excluding the effect of "systemic" taxes introduced in 2011 in a number of European countries, their rise was limited to 2.1%.
Gross operating income was down 8.0% compared to the second quarter 2010. For the operating divisions alone, it was up 3.7% despite the effect of "systemic" taxes.
The cost of risk, which was 1,350 million euros, was affected this quarter by the provision set aside for Greek government bonds that are eligible under the Greek assistance programme.
The Greek assistance programme, to which BNP Paribas has committed, pertains to government bonds that mature before 31 December 2020. It will result in a 21% loss for the private holders of these bonds. BNP Paribas holds 2.3 billion euros in Greek government bonds that mature before 31 December 2020. Therefore, the Group set aside a provision for 21% of this amount as well as for the corresponding effect on the portfolio of insurance businesses, or a total of 534 million euros. Furthermore, certain minority interests consolidated under the equity method in the insurance sector had a negative impact to the tune of 26 million euros.
Excluding this one-time effect, the cost of risk continues the downward trend observed in previous quarters (-24.5%), amounting to 48bp of outstanding customer loans compared to 66bp in the second quarter 2010.
For the first half of the year as a whole, the Group's revenues totalled 22,666 million euros, a level comparable to the first half 2010 (-0.2%). Affected by the impact of "systemic" taxes, operating expenses were up 2.5% (excluding this effect, the rise is limited to 1.7%). Gross operating income was down 3.7% at 9,336 million euros. Despite the impact of the provision set aside in connection with the Greek assistance programme, the cost of risk was down 6.2% during the period and net income (attributable to equity holders) totalled 4,744 million euros, up +8.1% compared to the first half 2010.
Half-yearly net earnings per ordinary share was 3.8 euros (+7.3% compared to the first half 2010). Annualised return on equity this semester was 13.8%, slightly higher than in the first half 2010 (+0.1pt).
The integration of BNP Paribas Fortis and BGL BNP Paribas is still ongoing. In the first half of the year, 300 million euros in synergies were booked and were added to the 598 million euros already booked by the end of 2010. IT migration in Turkey was completed three months ahead of schedule. Thus, total synergies are ahead of the new plan, which raised the new target to an aggregate total of 1,2 billion euros of synergies.
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I bought this loom for my daughter 4 years ago at Christmas. Suggested she use it to make gifts for friends and relatives since she had little money to buy Christmas gifts. This loom has helped her to realize that a home-made gift can mean more to a person than a store bought gift. The smile on her face, when they open her potholders, is worth every bit spent on this loom and more. My sister has washed her potholders several times and they hold up very well. Great gift and activity for kids!!! I'm 200% please with this purchase. I've also looked for the refill loops and Miles Kimball is the only supplier of cotton loops. The nylon loops don't work as well.
I use these in the kitchen. I hold hot pots and pans. I also use them to protect my counter and table tops.
Great for the old and the young.
My 80 year old father made a bunch of pot holders for me along with my young grand children. The fact that it comes with a metal hook is a plus. I have a loom with a plastic hook that is too short to weave with. I would love to get a secong metal hook.
no looking for pot holders now!
my boys had a ball making gifts for everyone in the family, kept them busy for hours. well worth the purchase!
this is the second set i've order, besides another bag.
this product does not let your fingers get burned. my son won't use the others i have. so we like these potholdersbest.
I would buy this product again!!!!!!!
This is for my grand daughter for Christmas. I think she will enjoy it.
I had one of these as a child and enjoyed making pot holders. I had not seen one in years so when I saw this in my Miles Kimball catalog, I just had to order it as a gift for my grand daughter. I hope she enjoys it as much as I did so many years ago.
I have decided in my old age that I need new pot holders & I should try and make some myself. My Daughter laughs at me. I believe it's because she did as a little girl. Whatever, I shall do it anyway. Thank you.
These were a gift to our 4 children (aged 16-5)a couple years ago. We just finished them last week; had worked on them off & on. The result is a beautiful bathmat! We had enough to make 13 "potholders" and some loops left over. We will be ordering the refill--great fun! Some (maybe 2 dozen) loops didn't stretch enough, and some were frustratingly "close" and popped off the loom. But if one is careful they are workable and end up a nicely finished product. Oh, the ones that were too small were tied together and became a jump rope for my daughter!!
Enjoyed making these potholders, brings back alot of memories of childhood.
I like this craft kit, however, the yarn colors are not pretty. They are rather gaudy. Better to learn with the kit yarn, then use your own.
This product is for my grand daughters. The kids in school love them. They are a great introduction to weaving.
Project that Grandma can teach, kids can do, and Mom can use.
Fun to do with your grandchildren!
With more advanced directions, a child could create purses from the squares, even play costume vests.
the loops do not stretch easy. the loops are too big they don't fit when you go to weave.
Very disappointed in this product. Loom is plastic but seems sturdy enough - we'll see how long it lasts. However, the loops are pieces of old rags that are odd colors, variable thicknesses, loose threads everywhere, and many are too small to even fit across the loom! Not at all like the loops from years ago!!
The loops do not strecth.
The loops were very cheesy. Lots of the loops would not stretch to fit the loom. They were either too short or very fat or very thin! We had a lot of them! The pot holder would shrink after washing to about a 3 1/2" square! It's such a fun project for me and the kids but I'd recommend a better quality loop. These were cotton. I'm trying a different mfg. next time that uses Jersey material for their loops. Don't wast your money on this one. Pay extra for the a good quality loop, it's worth it.
They were such a bargain. I couldn't pass them up.
For my grandchildren who love arts and crafts.
See above for the refill.
Did these when I was a kid. Bought for my granddaughter.
metal frame, reasonable cost, pay pal eligible.
LIke to have hobbies on hand to share with grandson.
Use to have one of these as a child and loved it. Going to take it up again!
To start my granddaughter on crafting.
I had one when I was a child. I ordered it for my granddaughter. Memories remembered and made.
For my niece who is crafty & likes giving her crafts to others.
They fit my grand-daughter's interests, and age.
I had one of these as a kid.
To teach my younger granddaughter to make pot holders.
for great grand daughter. loves to do these. cannot find anywhere.
I think my graddaughter will like them for her 11th Birthday in November.
Remember these from my childhood.
Granddaughter has been asking for this.
I remember when I had this when I was growing up and it's very nice for little girls to learn a craft!!
love making my own cradts and these are great and last longer than the ones u buy in the store.
For a 7 yr old granddaughter to have something to do on a rainy day in Seattle!
Remember doing this as a child and wanted to share the experience with my granddaughter.
Holiday pot holder loops provide 10 oz. of red, white, and green cotton loops to create loom-woven pot holders.


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The ethos of Forest School is based on a respect for children and their capacity to initiative, investigate and maintain curiosity in the world around them.
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9 Books for the Cultural Development of Every Liberian Child
by Karkay Adrienne Tingba · February 21, 2019
As younger generations of Liberians are born, there are certain values important to raise them with. Pride in country, culture, and self, being some of them. As such, Liberian authors have taken upon themselves to create and collect stories that instills in these upcoming generations various life lessons that will enable them grow into the leaders that the society will need in the future. Continue reading for a list of nine (9) of these books we feel are crucial to the cultural development of every Liberian child.
I Love Liberia, written by Wayetu Moore and Illustrated by Kula Moore, is an original poem that encourages the need for national pride, patriotism, and cultural pride. It can be bought through Amazon HERE.
JAADEH!, written by Robtel Pailey and illustrated by Chase Walker, is the sequel to Pailey's debut anti-corruption children's book, Gbagba. The story follows twin siblings, Sundaymah and Sundaygar as they learn about the trappings of truthfulness. The book can be purchased HERE.
Two Ways to Count to Ten is a book of an ancient Liberian folktale retold by Ruby Dee and illustrated by Susan Meddaugh. The book follows a leopard King as he tries to find a suitor for his daughter in the jungle. Like most folktales, it carries an ancient message, which in this case, is one of leadership and strength. It can be purchased HERE.
Kukujumuku, written by Wayetu Moore and illustrated by Augustus Moore Jr., follows a giant frog through a rainforest as he tries to find refuge from the storm. Through the frog's journey, children are able to learn about the importance of unity. The book can be purchased HERE.
Grains of Pepper, by Edythe Rance is a collection of Liberian folktales that teaches children important lessons they can take with them through life. It can be purchased HERE.
What Happened to Red Rooster When a Visitor Came tells a hilarious tale of the loudest and most beautiful Rooster in town, who was in for quite a shock when a visitor came to town. Written by Stephenie C. Horton and illustrated by Chase Walker, the book can be purchased HERE.
GBAGBA is the debut children's novel by Robtel Pailey, illustrated by Chase Walker, which follows twin siblings in Grand Bassa County as they learn about what it means to be corrupt. The book can be purchased HERE.
In Monrovia, The River Visits The Sea is a poetic story written by renowned Liberian Poet, Patricia Jabbeh Wesley. In this book, illustrated by Kula Moore, Wesley explores Liberia's Mesurado River through the relationship of two siblings, Klon and Geede. The book can be purchased HERE.
If a Leopard Licks Your Nose, Your Brain is What He is Hoping to Eat, collected by Joseph C. Wold, is a collection of Loma proverbs. The book was collected from stories written by Mr. Yella Quay-Quay of village life to explain the Loma proverbs. The pictures by Wozi artist Fokpa Dolo illustrates indigenous Loma village life, and can be purchased HERE.
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Only 91 women in 275-member Nepal Parliament: Election Commission
Bagmati ProvinceFeatureGandaki Province
Kathmandu: There are only 91 women lawmakers in the 275-member Nepal Parliament, the Election Commission said on Wednesday, lower than the 33 per cent reservation mandated for women by the Constitution.
Nepal went to the polls on November 20 to elect 275 representatives to the House of Representatives (HoR) and 550 members to the seven Provincial Assemblies.
Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba's Nepali Congress-led five-party coalition is two seats away from a simple majority after securing 136 seats in the HoR.
Out of 275 newly elected members in HoR, 184 are men and 91 are women, which constitutes only 31.10 per cent representation for women, the Election Commission said.
However, Nepal's Constitution mandates 33 per cent reservation for women in Parliament. Women candidates fared slightly better in Provincial Assemblies though, registering 36.36 per cent by clinching 200 out of the 550 seats.
The Election Commission will be submitting the final results to Nepal President Bidya Bhandari. In the 275-member HoR, 165 are elected through direct voting, while the remaining 110 get elected through a proportional electoral system.
A party or a coalition needs 138 seats to win a clear majority. The Nepali Congress has emerged as the single largest party with 89 seats after the Election Commission allocated seats to all the political parties under the proportional voting system.
The other partners of the ruling alliance have together secured 47 seats – CPN-Maoist Centre (32), CPN-Unified Socialist (10), Loktantrik Samajwadi Party (4) and Rashtriya Janamorcha one seat.
The C. K. Raut-led Janamat Party, which secured only one seat in the House of Representatives (HoR) under the first-past-the-post category, got 5 seats under the proportional representation (PR) category, which means that the party will have a total of six members in the House.
Last week, Prime Minister Deuba met Raut at the Prime Minister's residence and discussed matters relating to forging cooperation in the days ahead, sources said.
Earlier this month, Nepal's Election Commission said seven political outfits, including the newly-floated Rastriya Swatantra Party were accorded the status of a national party.
Securing a three per cent proportional representation vote is mandatory to become a national party in Nepal. The CPN-UML, Nepali Congress, CPN (Maoist Centre), Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Rastriya Prajatantra Party, Janata Samajbadi Party and Janamat Party have been accorded this status, the Kathmandu Post newspaper quoted Guru Prasad Wagle, spokesperson at the Nepal's Election Commission, as saying.
Elections to the HoR and seven provincial assemblies were held to end the prolonged political instability that has plagued the Himalayan nation.
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काठमाडौंमा तीन सय चलचित्र निर्माता भेला हुँदै


March 1916. Folding tyre pump.
April 1916. 'Lion' hand horn.
Simms Motor Units of Percy Buildings, Greese St, Rathbone Place, London and of Oak Lane, East Finchley, London N2.
WWI An important source of components for the company was the Simms Magneto Co of New Jersey, established by Simms in 1910.
The English workforce grew from twelve in 1913 to more than 300 by early 1919.
1920 The Kilburn works were virtually destroyed by fire.
1928 Simms Motor Units acquired the 75 percent of Standard Insulator that it didn't already own. Standard Insulator made vulcanite components for the Simms magnetos; it also sold enamelled wire, wireless components and other electrical items to which it had sole rights in the UK.
1930 the company began to move in new directions to match changing automotive technology, particularly the change from magnetos to dynamos; this resulted in the company making losses for some years.
1935 Frederick Simms resigned from Simms Motor Units.
1938 Sales of diesel equipment had begun.
1939 Sales of aircraft magnetos began.
1944 Producing Uniflow injection pumps for diesel engines.
1954 Continued expansion of engineering activities; acquired H.S.M. Ltd, a non trading company, which owned Horstman Ltd of Bath.
1956 Acquired Mono-Cam of Molesey, developers of fuel injection pumps, from Southern Areas Electric Corporation who had acquired patent rights but decided not to develop the fuel injection pump.
1956 Acquired Hadrill and Horstmann of London, makers of counterpoised adjustable lamps, Clearex Products Ltd, R. F. Landon and Partners which manufactured Kingsway burners and other oil-fired equipment. Formed Simplus Products to exploit various domestic products. Continuing its planned diversification, the company acquired Industrial Fan and Heater Co of Birmingham.. Acquired one-third of the shares in Aircraft Steel Structures Ltd.
1957 Simms Motor Units took over Motor and Electronics Corporation; the company name was changed to Simms Motor and Electronics Corporation; as a result Simms Motor Units became a private, holding company.
1968 Simms Group, including Simms Motor Units was taken over by Lucas and integrated with the CAV division.
Manufacturing in East Finchley was steadily run down and the factory closed in 1991 to be redeveloped for housing. It is commemorated by Simms Gardens and Lucas Gardens.
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CFAT: The First Five Years
Posted: Summer 2012.
CFAT formed in 2005-06 and became a fully established University Center in 2008. During its first five years, the Center has completed a number of ambitious initiatives. In addition to producing widely-cited publications, we have instituted a multidisciplinary seminar series and engaged in outreach with a range of local and global partners.
CFAT provides critical and scholarly studies of fair and alternative trade, product certification, labor rights, conscious consumerism, and related initiatives working to promote market-based social change. We unite local and global studies, and via collaborative partnerships, have helped to form a global network of scholars and practitioners.
CFAT emerged from a decade of successful research led by Laura Raynolds and Douglas Murray who serve as Co-Directors. We now have nine Faculty Associates from four CSU Colleges and other multinational universities, as well as two Professional Associates representing development practitioners. We host an annual cohort of 10-15 Student Affiliates, including a multidisciplinary group of MA and PhD students and advanced undergraduates. In our first five years, we provided full-year funding to eight graduate students, partial-year funding to six graduate and undergraduate students, and funds for two student projects.
The Center has achieved a strong funding track record: in addition to securing various internal grants, we brought in $404,500 in external grants from the National Science Foundation, Fort Collins Downtown Development Authority, Bohemian Foundation, International Development Research Council of Canada, and USAID. In 2006, CFAT also completed a $300,000 grant that previously had been awarded by the Ford Foundation in 2003.
In terms of publications, CFAT's Co-Directors edited and wrote five chapters of the path-breaking book Fair Trade: The Challenges of Transforming Globalization ( Routledge 2007) which experienced the second-largest first-year sales in its category and has been very widely cited. To further advance fair and alternative trade scholarship, Raynolds and Murray also published six refereed articles and four book chapters. CFAT articles are highly influential and are in some cases the most widely read and cited pieces in the journal.
From 2005-2010, two PhDs and two MA degrees were awarded to students under CFAT supervision and the Center has hosted two international students: a Ford Foundation MA student from South Africa for two years and a visiting scholar from the UK for a semester. CFAT provides its top students with co-authorship opportunities, and Murray and Raynolds have published several journal articles and book chapters with MA and PhD students. CFAT has further invested in education by instituting a monthly seminar series which has featured a diverse range of speakers from among its Associates as well as external scholars and practitioners from the US, UK, Japan, Australia, and Benin. The Center hosted a 2005 workshop in Brazil and integrated CFAT findings into undergraduate and graduate courses.
To ensure broad dissemination of research findings, CFAT Co-Directors have written several popular articles and given numerous presentations, including 11 speeches at CSU, 15 at national forums, and eight at international forums. Raynolds and Murray likewise have conducted 22 interviews with national and international media (eg. NPR and Congressional Quarterly). They have conducted 87 collaborations with multinational researchers and 53 collaborations with various government agencies and NGOs, including the World Bank, FAO, and Oxfam America.
As CFAT moves into the second-half of its first decade, we are renewing our commitment to research, education, and outreach. Expanding into applied work, the Center has recently finalized participatory action research within South Africa, and is working with the Fort Collins Downtown Development Authority in order to assist the City in developing policies that support multifaceted sustainability objectives. At the same time, we are continuing to invest in academic research and analysis. Raynolds currently is working on a series of publications on Ecuador's Fair Trade cut-flower industry, and CFAT Associates are developing important new publications on sustainable consumption. Finally, CFAT will be represented in three sessions at the American Sociological Association's upcoming 2012 Annual Meeting. For further information regarding these and other exciting developments, please visit the research and outreach pages of our recently updated website.


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Singapore Airlines Wants to Restore Non-Stop Flights to New York
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Singapore Airlines plans to restore non-stop flights between Singapore and New York by 2018, which if launched, will become the world's longest passenger flight once again. Singapore Airlines last operated the nineteen hour non-stop flights in 2013.
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Although the Singaporean carrier would like to reintroduce flights, company executives have said that there are currently no commercially viable jets available on the market to operate this route. Both Boeing and Airbus have been tapped by the carrier to produce an aircraft that can operate this flight feasibly.
According to Airbus' Executive Vice President for Strategy and Marketing, Kiran Rao, the European aircraft manufacturer is developing a new variant of the A350-900 that would enable Singapore Airlines to restore the flights. Rao added that the variant should be able to operate the flight with 25 percent less fuel consumption, compared to older models. However, Singapore Airlines would have to configure the aircraft with a less dense layout than the typical 325-seat three class configuration.
Airbus says that other airlines have also expressed interest in this variant. One of the airlines might be Philippine Airlines, which has plans of its own to operate a non-stop Manila to New York route. However, like Singapore Airlines, PAL is still evaluating the next generation aircraft to determine which aircraft would be best suited for the viable operation of these routes.
The last non-stop route to New York operated by Singapore Airlines was flown utilizing an Airbus A340-500, which covered a distance of 15,344 kilometres, making it the longest non-stop commercial air route. That aircraft was equipped with just 100 business class seats, which proved to not be viable.
Finding a viable aircraft is an essential ingredient in making non-stop Southeast Asia to North America routes profitable. Several carriers have tried in the past but have since withdrawn or reduced service.
Thai Airways recently revealed that it would discontinue service between Los Angeles and Bangkok via Seoul. Previous to that, the Thai carrier operated non-stop service between Los Angeles and Bangkok up until 2012 and non-stop service between New York and Bangkok up until 2008. Last year, Malaysian Airlines also cancelled flights to the United States when it discontinued its Kuala Lumpur to Los Angeles via Tokyo service.
Philippine Airlines and Singapore Airlines are the last two Southeast Asian carriers with direct service to the United States. Singapore Airlines continues to operate flights to the U.S. with services to Los Angeles via Tokyo, New York via Frankfurt, Houston via Moscow, and San Francisco via Seoul and Hong Kong.
Meanwhile, Philippine Airlines operates non-stop service from Manila to Los Angeles and San Francisco with plans to introduce non-stop service from Cebu to Los Angeles next year. Most recently, PAL launched a Manila to New York service via Vancouver. Although it is too early to tell if PAL's New York or Cebu to Los Angeles route will be a success, the Philippine flag carrier remains set on expansion in the United States with future plans to serve Chicago and Florida.
References: Bloomberg
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For SQ, it can always execute a business plan or route because it has an efficient management and ample capital to initiate such projects at the earliest possible time. It's Singapore to Moscow to Houston is the most promising route todate because of the former Soviet Union's economic potential, I,e., natural resources including fossil oil, natural gas, educated populace, peace and order, etc. It's Singapore to Hongkong to San Francisco is the most popular and profitable route of SQ. I have experienced that flight in the mid-80's. Marvelous SQ!
Couldn't SG just buy some Boeing 777-200LRs? They have a similar range to the A340s but have two less engines.
It may be due to the ETOPS limitation of the B777-200 LR's which currently has ETOPS-330 certification while A340's are excluded off...
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Q: Работа iOS (Swift4) приложения только с одним Wi-Fi Суть вопроса в следующем.
Как организовать работу приложения под iOS на Swift4, для работы только с одной определенной Wi-Fi сетью?
Ну на пример, на работе с Wi-Fi приложение работает, а дома нет, ну или на оборот.
Спасибо за ответ!

A: import SystemConfiguration.CaptiveNetwork

func printWiFiSsid() {
    if let interfaces = CNCopySupportedInterfaces() as NSArray? {
        for interface in interfaces {
            if let interfaceInfo = CNCopyCurrentNetworkInfo(interface as! CFString) as NSDictionary? {
                print(interfaceInfo)
            }
        }
    }
    return nil
}

И добавьте доступ к WiFi информации в настройках проекта:

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaStackExchange


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Hunter Has Encounter of a Lifetime With Giant Bull Elk in the Woods: VIDEO
by Brett Stayton December 9, 2022
written by Brett Stayton December 9, 2022 10:11 am
(Photo by Bradley Wakoff/Getty Images)
A hunter in Montana recently captured footage of one of the most amazing outdoor experiences you will ever see. One of the best parts of hunting is that you are able to experience nature in a way that other recreation activities can't compare to. Instead of just observing ecosystems, you actually participate. Immersing yourself in the forest with camouflage also allows you to witness the natural world through an undisturbed lens. This hunter was able to immerse himself in the woods so deeply that he was able to have a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with a giant bull elk.
The video was originally shared by trevor_herzog35 on Instagram but also reposted by Field and Stream. The video shows the hunter concealed behind a clump of trees wedged between a rock outcrop along a game trail. Then a sturdy-looking 6×6 bull elk comes ambling up the side of the mountain right toward him. It appears he could have had a shot at the bull if he wanted, but never let an arrow fly for whatever reason. Even so, the adrenaline rush of what happens next might have got his heart pumping harder than if he takes the shot.
The elk walks right up to him, curiously leans in, and takes a big sniff. The elk then abruptly realizes that the clump of trees he just smelled actually also includes a human. The alarm bells go off and the elk takes off running. It appears the hunter who recorded the video is wearing Sitka Gear, and if this video isn't an endorsement of the effectiveness of their camo patterns I don't know what is.
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How Elk See, Hear, And Smell
Elk see the world very differently than people do. According to the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, the major difference is that animals like elk have eyes on the side of their head instead of the front like humans do. That means elk have a much wider field of vision which allows them to see their surroundings through a very broad scope. But that also means that they have a tougher time seeing things right in front of their face than humans do. Since elk comparatively see a bigger picture than people do, they also tend to view things with a lower density of focus than humans. That means camouflage patterns are even more effective when it comes to hiding from elk compared to how people detect camo.
Like many wild animals, elk rely heavily on their sense of smell and hearing to monitor the environment around them and detect predators. Though store-bought products can help hunters conceal their scent, the most important factor is the wind. In this video, the hunter appears to be above the elk and very likely downwind from it, which is why the elk never catches a whiff of him until the very last second. The hunter also does a great job of limiting his movement and remaining silent. All of those factors combined allowed him to remain undetected by the elk's natural radar systems, and the result was one epic video.


Berneice A. Morgen, Age 84 of Hayden, Idaho passed away peacefully in her sleep due to natural causes, Tuesday, January 15, 2019. Services will be held on January 24, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Bonners Ferry, ID. Reception to follow.
Berneice was born on August 14, 1934 in Pueblo, Colorado to Katherine (Patterson) and Harry Dudley of Naples, ID. She was the second youngest of five children.
Berneice resided in Hayden, ID approximately 25 years where she tended to her passion of gardening, baking for family and friends and caring for her pets and her chickens.
She lovingly raised six children. She was divorced from Charles J. Morgen (deceased) and never remarried. While Berneice worked a variety of jobs from bus driver to store manager, she approached each occupation tirelessly. Berneice was a devoted employee at Sunshine Mint until age 78.
She is survived by five children, Nick Morgen of Hayden ID, Lori (Morgen) Koubek and Deneice (Morgen) Fodge of Bonners Ferry, ID, Mike Morgen of Boise, ID and Shaun Morgen of Newman Lake, WA., a sister, Barbara Bennett of Osborn, ID and a sister-in-law, Janetta Dudley of Colstrip, MT.; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Charles (Chucky) Morgen, Sister Lucy Covey, parents Katherine and Harry Dudley, brother Charles Dudley and Brother, Walter Dudley.
Berneice will be missed by her family and all who had an opportunity to know her.


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ISI spy arrested in Army unit in Arunachal Pradesh
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A suspected detective of Pakistani intelligence agency(ISI) has been arrested in Anjaw district near the Indo-China border in Arunachal Pradesh. According to information received from Army sources on Wednesday, the accused has been identified as Nirmal Rai. He lives in Sadiya of Tinsukia district of Assam.
State Director General of Police SBK Singh said that he was working as Porter on the Kibithu and Dichu border posts in the Army. Both these boundary posts are located on the Line of Actual Control. The state police chief said that the army personnel arrested him on January 6 and one day later handed him over to the Arunachal Pradesh Police.
SBK Singh said, "Rai is from Nepali community. Before coming to Kibithu, he worked at a burger shop in Dubai from 2016 to 2018. Singh told that detailed information on this matter will be available only after interrogation. Army sources said that due to the suspected behavior of Nirmal Rai, he was being monitored for the last one month.
An army official told that the handlers of the Pakistani intelligence agency ISI in Dubai would have given the suspect the same training and would have recruited them. On condition of not disclosing the name, he told that he used to tell the sensitive information about the location and deployment, weapons and guns of the military unit located in Kibithu. At the same time, he also sent important information about the development of infrastructure on the Line of Actual Control.
The military official said that a smart phone has been recovered from Rai. Ray's arrest has been done under the provisions of the government secret matter act. Sections of Indian Penal Code and Information Technology Act have also been imposed against him.
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Brazil: BM&F Bovespa's room for recovery in question
By Rob Dwyer
Exchange already 'toppish', valuations suggest; Bovespa argues internationalisation adds differentiation.
The BM&F Bovespa is predicting that its own performance will improve strongly with the expected Brazilian recovery, but analysts question if the market is expecting too much upside and think its current valuation may already capture the likely growth in revenues from an increase in flows on the exchange.
Roberto Belchior, BM&F Bovespa managing director Latin America market development, says: "We gain from the enhancement in the economic situation, and when the political scene clears out the whole system will gain, including ourselves [because] our correlation with the macro situation is very high."
There is also a widespread belief that lower interest rates (the market is pricing in at least one rate cut before the end of 2016) will boost equity volumes, both primary and secondary, given the inherent obstacles to equities in the current market environment.
"The risk-free rate is so high and, with the tax-free investments related to agriculture and real estate, investors can get more than the risk-free rate with no credit or liquidity risk," says Caio Weil Villares, president of Ancord – the Brazilian association of stockbrokers. "So you don't have a benchmark that is beatable – it's very hard in nominal terms to generate alpha, but in risk-adjusted returns it's impossible."
Belchior also believes that a reduction of the 14.25% Selic (short-term interest) rate will be an opportunity to increase the Bovespa's equities business, as will the low penetration of smaller firms on the index (the number of listed companies has fallen in recent years).
"Of course the equity market tends to suffer from a high interest rate policy but we are full service – we have fixed income and interest rate derivatives products," he says. "There is also unlocked potential as it relates to small caps and mid caps – that's clearly a function of the economy. There is even far more potential for large caps, we haven't seen an IPO for a while and we will eventually have to turn that page and see good times again."
However, analysis from UBS, led by Frederic de Mariz, questions whether lower interest rates and a more equity-friendly environment will benefit the Bovespa, especially as it is already trading at high valuations.
Brazilian markets do have room to grow from an EM perspective but they are in line from a Latin American viewpoint, UBS says. The Bovespa has a market depth of 43% (market-cap-to-GDP), which is the average for the region but well below the EM average of 81%. Moreover, turnover at 71% (trading/market cap) is well above the Latam and EM averages of 23% and 32% respectively, suggesting to UBS that equities turnover will not necessarily pick up strongly.
This year the exchange has been averaging about R$7 billion ($2.15 billion) in daily volumes, up 4.5% from 2015. Equities represent about one third of the revenues, which means that even if volumes do increase a lot, to around R$10 billion a day by 2018, the upside to earnings-per-share is limited.
We think markets overestimate the relevance of equities on earnings, as the BM&F Bovespa derives 43% of earnings from derivatives. - Frederic de Mariz, UBS
"We think markets overestimate the relevance of equities on earnings, as the BM&F Bovespa derives 43% of earnings from derivatives," says de Mariz, who also advises caution as some equity analysts see outperformance as likely to be driven by the low current depth of equities market capitalization in Brazil.
He argues that the 43% market cap/GDP ratio will not automatically lead to catch-up. "[Some markets have] neither optimal banking intermediation nor deep capital markets and we would categorize Brazil or Latin American markets in [this] category," he says. "In fact, Brazil reports a loan-to-GDP ratio of 51%. In terms of depth of capital markets, Brazil's depth is above the average of Latin American markets, where market cap to GDP ranges from 14% in Argentina to 90% in Chile."
The high turnover ratio of 71%, compared with 60% globally and just 23% in Latin America, also leads to questions about upside.
However, Belchior is keen to point to the Bovespa's international programme as a potential source of growth for the company. In recent years, the exchange has disinvested its stake in the Chicago Mercantile Exchange to fund the acquisition of Cetip. The plan has been to invest up to the maximum amount possible before triggering regulatory approval and now has 9.9% of the Colombian exchange, 4.1% of the Mexican exchange and 10.4% in Chile.
Belchior says the strategy is to cooperate with those exchanges, particularly on technology.
"They view us as colleagues and friends and not only as a shareholder," he says. "We didn't buy a single stock in those exchanges before making visits and meeting with the regulators. There were rumours we wanted to buy control but we don't. We want to be a meaningful minority partner – we want a seat at the table, but as a minority shareholder because we think it is important to have skin in the game."
One equity analyst, who declined to be named, believes the international programme is not about maximising international revenues, but rather it is a ploy to prevent those exchanges aligning in a way that would hurt the BM&F Bovespa.
"I see the regional strategy as defensive," he says. "They want to have a say in what is going on – they want a finger in all the pies."
Banking BrazilBankingOctober 2016
Rob Dwyer
Rob Dwyer is Latin America Editor. He has been a financial journalist since 1997 and has worked in London, New York and Sao Paulo, Brazil, where he is now based.


The Big Island of Hawaii is the most variegated among all the Hawaiian islands. Hawaii has active volcanoes, lush rainforests, vast lava-fields, and stunning beaches. Not just your regular white sand beaches, Hawaii has black and even green sand beaches. While some of these unique places are easily accessible, a few of them require some hiking. Here's my list of the best hikes on the Big Island Hawaii.
The Big Island of Hawaii or just Hawaii (as the locals like to call) is the largest island among the chain of eight main islands that comprise the state of Hawaii. Because of its active volcanoes Big Island Hawaii is still growing. You can see this especially when driving the 'Chain of Craters' road in Hawaii Volcanoes national park.
Thruston lava tube is located on the Crater Rim drive in Hawaii Volcanoes national park. This hike is a walk in the park, literally. You stroll through a beautiful rainforest on a well-maintained path and then pass through a 600 foot well lit cave.
The lava tube and Kilauea Iki trail share the same parking lot, hence spots can fill up soon.
Update: After the May 2018 volcano activity, Thruston lava tube is closed. Please visit this link to get latest updates from the park.
A local secret, Makalawena beach is off the beaten path and a mile hike from another stunningwhite sand beach. Makalawena beach is part of Kekaha Kai state park, formerly known as Kona Coast state park and lies to the north of the town Kailua-Kona. This state park includes three beaches – Mahaiʻula Beach, Makalawena Beach, and Maniniʻowali Bay(Kua Bay). And let me tell you, all these three beaches are absolutely beautiful. However, Kekaha Kai state park is undeveloped and not very easy to get to. Part of the road is unpaved, but it is still ok for a 2WD (that's what we drove).
To reach Makalawena beach there are trails from the north as well as the south. We used the trail from the south to get to this white sand beach. We drove Highway 19 north of Kona International Airport. Between mile markers 90 and 91 there is a dirt road that leads to Mahai'ula Bay. At the end of the dirt road is a parking lot with portable toilets and picnic tables. If you need to answer nature's calls, this is the place. There are no restrooms at Makalawena beach.
From the parking lot you need to walk past Mahai'ula beach towards the north end and take the trail through a barren lava field. After a 20-30 minute walk you will reach white sand dunes covered with green creepers. A short walk through these dunes and you will get your first views of Makalawena beach— a lovely crescent shaped white sand beach.
Makalawena beach has no shade, no toilet, no drinking water, and no lifeguard. Bring a beach umbrella, beach mat, portable water, sunscreen, and snacks. You will definitely want to spend sometime at this fine beach. I would also recommend to wear proper shoes (not flip-flops) for this hike as most of the walking is through sharp and rocky lava fields.
Green sand beach, bright blue ocean, and a dark patterned outcrop — Papakolea beach is a stunningly beautiful place. Also, it is a very special place as Papakolea is one of the only four green sand beaches in the world. Without going into the details of how this place was formed, which you can read here , I have penned down some important pointers about the hike.
Papakolea beach is in Ka'u district (south), around 3 miles east of Ka Lae or South Point, which is the southernmost tip of the United States. This beach is surrounded by pasturelands and is legally accessible only by foot. From the parking lot walk towards the ocean, and then take the road to the left. Keep walking along the coast with the ocean always on your right hand side. After about 2.5 miles you will reach a cliff with the first views of the green sand beach. In my opinion the climb down this cliff is the only difficult part in this hike.
The most important point – driving to Papakolea beach is illegal. You will be greeted by friendly locals at the parking lot offering a ride to the beach for a nominal fee. Kindly refuse any rides nor drive your rental vehicle to the beach. Driving to the beach cause significant ecological damage to the area; so DHHL (Department of Hawaiiiian Home Lands) has strictly restricted vehicular traffic here. Because of these illegal vehicular tresspassing, DHHL has plans to close down the area or start a fee structure. Read more about it here.
Papakolea beach has little or no shade, no toilets, or water facilities. It is a good idea to start this hike early in the morning to avoid the scorching afternoon heat. Carry enough drinking water and pack a picnic from the nearest town of Ocean View (if you are driving down from the west). There is also a good coffee place on South Point road called 'Ka Lae coffee'. This is the best place to stop for a cuppa and use the restroom.
And lastly, please do not take any sand from the beach. Not only is it against the law, but you don't want this beach to turn into a 'regular' beach. Imagine the state if every other person thinks it's ok to take a handful of green sand back home!
Pololo valley hike (~1 mile round-trip) This hike starts at the Pololū valley lookout on the north Kohala coast. It's a short hike with dramatic coastline views and a black sand beach (Pololū beach) at the valley floor.
Kīlauea Iki trail (~4 miles round-trip) This popular trail lies in Hawaii Volcanoes national park. The trail begins near Thruston lava tube and takes you through a lush rainforest. On this trail you will see steam and sulfur vents and even walk on a solidified lava lake. Alas, this hike cannot be done with kids, so we skipped it. Kīlauea Iki hike is not recommended for pregnant women and people with respiratory problems.
Before venturing out on any hikes in Hawaii Volcanoes national park it is best to check the VOG levels online, or talk to a ranger at the visitor center. Park rangers have current VOG conditions and they will suggest hikes if you have a child with you, or if you are pregnant, or have any respiratory conditions.
Carry out all your trash and remember to leave every place a little better than you found it. Aloha and Mahalo.
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Experiences of the People Called Shillong's authors in a nutshell !
For team PPP, exploring Shillong was a welcome change. Wandering the roads, talking to the people, finding out their stories and history of a city we know nothing about.While looking for stories everywhere around, we ourselves also evolved in terms of say perspective and experience.
Priyanka from team PPP says that this story- finding process has made her break out of her shell, pushed her to go ahead and talk to people which she otherwise does not do. It has made her more confident and helped her in learning how to start conversations with people. Talking about the city she says 'Its an unexplored paradise and somewhere it should be left like that because only then will people themselves visit in curiosity and discover the beauty that lies here. '
Arjun says the process of researching for Shillong brought out certain hidden elements. Talking about his interests he says, "it was wonderful covering the stories of people from outside North-East who are now settled in shillong- stories of the Chinese communities, the Punjabis settled here and more such communities. I also experienced that people do genuinely open up to you and tell you their stories if you approach them in the right way." He further reveals that during the story finding process, he saw the city in a different light- the city's cultural history, political history of Shillong and Meghalaya as such. Talking about the city he says, "Shillong is like the micro-cosm of the North-East, people from all over NE and India are settled here living in harmony. Shillong is much more than the serenity and natural beauty, the culture and the tradition- its beyond everything that people say about it.
Alethea says that she had never written professionally before PCS and this was her first time. Writing in a third person format was also something new to her and it was while writing that she got the hang of it. She mentions how she got to talk to new people because even though she is a Shillongite, she never really moved out of the group of people she already knew. Since she belongs from Shillong, this whole process holds a sentimental value in her heart. She further mentions how she learnt a lot about the Khasi traditions- traditions which they followed because they were passed down from generations to generations but never really knew their significance. Lastly talking about Shillong she says ' Its like an onion; from the outside you think you know everything but its only when you peel it and dig deeper that you realize, it has several new details and layers yet to be discovered.'
Mayborn says he was super thrilled when he was selected. He took this as an opportunity to look at society in a new way, an opportunity to get to know the tales of people, their stories. This was his first project, the first time that he was writing for an audience outside Shillong., an opportunity for him to get a wider feedback about his writing. He learnt how to interact with people through the story finding process. He further mentions ' I developed a new perspective towards life and saw how the untold stories of commoners contribute to the society, moreover how crucial they are.' He goes on to narrate how nervous he was to interview a famous artist 'Lamphang Syiemlieh' but once he got talking he realized that artists are also people just like him and us. Lastly talking about the city he says that Shillong is a beautiful city and its very beauty lies in the huge diversity, the fact that people can follow any religion and follow any path of faith that they wish to.
A little conversation with the authors revealed beautiful vistas and voices that make Shillong. This, however, is merely a glimpse. We hope the book- People Called Shillong shares many such windows to discover this beautiful city. Keep reading the space for updates on the book that will have interesting stories written by these and more such amazing people.