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Charity Game in Chippy
United old-boys in Chipping Norton on Sunday in aid of Cancer Charity
A charity match in aid of The University of Oxford's Cancer Research Centre is being held at Chipping Norton FC this Sunday, 28th July, kick-off 2pm.
The game is in memory of Shaun Weller from Chipping Norton, who died aged 22 from liver cancer. He was a Chipping Norton player and a huge Oxford United fan.
The match was first played last year and will be held every pre-season to help fundraise for such a worthy cause and in memory of Shaun.
Entry is just £5 for adults and £2 and all proceeds will go to charity.
There will also be a raffle, food and bar facilities in a friendly atmosphere.
United players will include Les Philips, Joey Beauchamp, Chrissy Allen, Ross Weatherstone, Declan Benjamin, Peter Rhoades-Brown, and others.
Please come along and lend your support.


The Answer Centre was established as a Telephone Answering Service on 1st June 2000, and since then it has grown into one of the UK's leading providers of Telephone Answering Services and Business Mailing Address Services.
The Answer Centre has offices in Edinburgh city centre and in Wokingham town centre in Berkshire.
The Answer Centre will provide you with a telephone number that you can either advertise or divert your existing number to. You do not need any additional equipment to start using our Call Handling Service and we can have you set up in minutes.
Your virtual receptionist will answer calls in your company name and sound exactly like your own company receptionist.
Your calls will only ever be answered by a small team of dedicated Virtual PAs who you will get to know by name. We believe that the only way to provide a fully personalised phone answering service is to have your calls answered by a small number of real people with real names who fully understand how your business works. If you are looking for a call centre you have come to the wrong web site!
For only 35 pounds per month we can offer a Virtual Office and Mail Forwarding Service at either our Edinburgh city centre address or our Wokingham town centre address in Berkshire. Using a Virtual Address helps your business to create the right impression, and to generate an image of an established business with its own premises. Virtual offices provide a major cost saving when compared to traditional office space.
Mail will be sorted by your Answer Centre Virtual Assistant and forwarded by first class post to an address specified by you. Alternatively if you are in our area, why not drop in to collect your mail and have a chat over a coffee.
The Answer Centre has offices in Edinburgh city centre and in Wokingham town centre in Berkshire where you can hire meeting rooms to conduct your business meetings.
Our impressive meeting rooms are competitively priced at only 25 pounds per hour. Whatever your requirements are for your meeting, just let our reception team know and we will make the necessary arrangements. The level of support provided by The Answer Centre means that you can focus fully on ensuring that your meeting goes to plan.
Is your call handling service for small businesses?
Our call handling service is for businesses of all size, regardless of the number of employees.
Many of our customers are small businesses consisting of self-employed individuals like accountants, estate agents, IFAs and single tradesmen. Small businesses benefit greatly from the service as it helps to give the impression that they are larger and more established as well as ensuring that they never miss a call or a new business enquiry.
Do you have a pay as you go call answering service?
Yes. Our Pay As You Go call handling service is extremely good value for money at only 99p per call. With no set-up fees or hidden charges, you will get your very own PA who will answer calls in your company name. Callers can either be put through to you or we can take a detailed message which will be sent to you by email or text message.
Do you offer a call handling service suitable for larger businesses?
Yes. For larger organisations we provide an Virtual Receptionist and Call Overflow handling service which is suitable for organisations with hundreds of employees. We work seamlessly with your existing reception staff to ensure that all your calls are handled smoothly and correctly and that any calls or messages are put through to the correct person.
Is your call answering service 24 hours per day?
On our standard Pay As You Go call handling service tariff your PA will answer your calls from 8.30am to 6pm Monday to Friday. For a small additional charge, we can offer extended hours from 7am to 11pm seven days a week.
How quickly can the telephone answering service be set up?
Your service can quite literally be set up in minutes. As soon as you sign up for the service we will call you to discuss your requirements and to take all the information that we need to handle your calls correctly. You will then receive an email confirming that the service is available for use and advising you of your new telephone number. You can either divert calls to this number or you can give it out to people directly and advertise it on your website, business cards etc.
Do you offer call handling service for international businesses?
Yes. Regardless of where you are in the world The Answer Centre can answer your calls and act as your company receptionist. Many of our customers live abroad but advertise a UK telephone number for their business. We handle all incoming calls and forward messages to you by email or text message regardless of where you are based.
Can I get a phone number for any location in the UK?
Yes. We offer any type of telephone number for any possible location either in the UK or international e.g. 01, 02, 03, 08, and international telephone numbers.
Can I have my calls forwarded?
Yes. When we set up your call answering service one of the options is to have callers put through to you on either your mobile phone or DDI number. Your Answer Centre PA will announce the name of the caller to you and give you the option of taking the call. If you are unable to take the call then we will take a message and forward that message to you by either email or text message. It?s just like having your very own receptionist sitting in your own office.
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With so many different forms of insurance out there, What's really important to insure?
If you couldn't work, would state benefits be enough?
Do you know how you would cope financially if you couldn't work?
Have you protected your tools?
If your tools were stolen... are you covered?
Are you self-employed or run your own business? If so, do you know what insurance you need?
How would you prefer to be spending your time now that Spring is nearly here?


Put a decadent spin on evening dressing with Charlotte Olympia's black suede It Girl platform sandals, which catch the eye with golden leather piped trims. Knotted accents at the front complete this design. Team yours with a free-flowing party dress for a carefree finish.


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Q: Can I take the average of a column on a different tab that is based on referencing another column of dates? Tab 1
Date       |Score
01/01/2016 |4
04/01/2016 |4
01/02/2016 |13
02/02/2016 |18
01/03/2016 |4
06/03/2016 |2
12/03/2016 |3

I want to search through the entire Date column to output the average of the score column, but on a different tab
I've tried:
=average(query(Data!$A$1:$H$136,"select C, A where A > date '"&text(K2,"yyyy-mm-dd")&"' and B <= date '"&text(L2,"yyyy-mm-dd")&"'",1))

But it didn't return anything
Ideally I want to take the average score for all scores in each month

A: Use AVERAGEIFS()
=AVERAGEIFS(Data!$C:$C,Data!$A:$A,">" & K2,Data!$A:$A,"<=" & l2)

A: To match your data, and assuming you mean Google Sheets, the query should have been:
=average(query(Data!$A$1:$H$136,"select B where A > date '"&text(K2,"yyyy-mm-dd")&"' and A <= date '"&text(L2,"yyyy-mm-dd")&"'",1))

also assuming K2 contains the start of the month and L2 contains the end of the month.
But I believe that @Scott Craner's solution works in both Google Sheets and recent versions of Excel.

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Saucony Hurricane ISO 4 - To Buy or Not in Apr 2019?
The fourth edition of the Saucony Hurricane ISO has arrived. This fairly new release features a number of important updates that bring the ISO 4 up a notch compared to its predecessors. It's still the same high-cushioned stability shoe but has received numerous changes to improve upon the well-built, stable design. Updates include changes to the midsole, outsole, and upper. While reviews are still pouring in for the newly released ISO 4, the first ones coming in are incredibly positive. Want to learn more about what's been tweaked in this new edition of the Hurricane ISO? Our review covers all the bases, from outsole to upper and everything in between.
The outsole of the Hurricane ISO 4 is made of rubber. The compound is pretty much the same as before with one major design tweak: the addition of Flex Grooves for improved ride feel, toe off, and overall flexibility. Reviewers seem to like the new outsole grooves adding that the shoe felt more flexible, which made the shoe feel more comfortable overall.
The midsole on the Saucony Hurricane gets a pretty major update. Instead of being relegated to just the heel, the ISO 4's EVERUN cushioning now runs the length of the shoe. The shoe, therefore, feels more cushioned than before. The added padding also helps to increase responsiveness. Gone is the PWRGRID+ midsole. Instead, users are introduced to a more comfortable, better feeling midsole. The shoe also features a standard medial post to provide high-stability to wearers. This version of the ISO has a post that's a little softer than before. Overall, reviewers liked the full-length cushioning, founding it very comfortable and responsive. The well-cushioned midsole makes the shoe perfect for long runs.
The upper also got an extensive makeover. New overlays at the front of the shoe help create a more resistant shell for enhanced durability. The mesh upper is stronger than in previous models of the ISO and is intended to handle wear and tear a lot better. The new upper is actually made of engineered mesh and features an ISOFIT design for a super secure fit. Reviewers liked the fit of the ISO 4 saying that it felt true to size and fit better than previous models of the Saucony Hurricane. Most also noted that the upper felt lightweight yet still supportive.
As a maximally cushioned high-stability shoe, a little extra weight is to be expected in the ISO 4. The shoe weighs about 9.9 oz for women and 11.2 oz for men. This version is slightly heavier than the ISO 3, but it's a barely noticeable weight gain. Most users didn't find it necessary to point out this weight difference, likely because it's negligible. The majority of those who reviewed the new Hurricane said the shoe felt lightweight and responsive. Most also felt it was comfortable enough to be taken out for long distances.
While the new upper design features added overlays and a more durable construction, the ISO 4 is still quite breathable, according to reviewers. The shoe balances a supportive fit with a comfortable engineered mesh upper that works double time to circulate air and regulate temperature. The newly strengthened upper doesn't minimize breathability, rather, it enhances it. The true to size fit also plays a part. The shoe fits well and users reported no uncomfortable pressure points or issues with a narrow construction.
Thankfully, the new changes to the fourth Hurricane ISO didn't mess with comfort. Those who've tried the ISO 4 so far have found the stability trainer more comfortable than ever before. The true to size fit and responsive feel make the shoe easy to wear. The new evenly distributed EVERUN cushioning is probably the best new feature of the shoe. The full-length midsole cushioning ensures each step is well-padded regardless of what part of a runner's foot lands first on the ground. Replacing the stiff PWRGRD+ midsole was a masterful decision.
Generally, high-stability shoes with maximum cushioning aren't the sexiest types of footwear available. The ISO 4 isn't winning any fashion contests, but it's not a total ugly duckling. The shoe features a fairly subdued design scheme with basic color choices. The women's version is available in grey/red and grey/blue. For men, there's a black/dark green combo and a grey/blue option. There's definitely a limited color selection but reviewers didn't seem to mind too much considering the ISO 4 exceeded most reviewers' expectations.
Not quite a brick, but built like one, the Saucony Hurricane features long-lasting EVERUN cushioning, and a reinforced engineered upper design for a resistant construction. The outsole, simple standard rubber, features a new TRI-FLEX design that adds a bit more give. The new design is better able to handle stress because of this enhanced pliability. Reviewers were happy to use the ISO 4 for long distance training and felt confident the shoe would hold up for numerous long runs. It's tough to estimate how many miles the shoe might withstand before needing to be replaced, since the shoe is fairly new, but it's hard to believe it's anything less than average.
Maximum stability and maximum cushioning. These two descriptors mean you get heavy-duty protection from the Hurricane ISO. The Saucony shoe now features even more cushioning from toe to heel, which ensures total protection from impact. The midsole cushioning is not only full-length, but there is also a whole lot of it. The ISO 4 also features a rubber outsole to provide traction. Standard stuff. In addition, the medial post - a little softer than in the ISO 3 - helps prevent the rolling inward that's characteristic of overpronation. All of these protective features make the Hurricane a top choice for long runs if you are an overpronator.
Reviewers found the ISO 4 quite responsive, even with the thick EVERUN midsole cushioning and solid outsole. Runners felt they were able to move freely in the ISO 4, something quite impressive for a high-stability, maximally cushioned road shoe. The flexible sole definitely plays a part. Thanks to the new TRI-FLEX outsole design, movement from heel to toe feels effortless.
The Hurricane is definitely supportive. The new engineered upper provides the brunt of that support. The new engineered mesh material features overlays to help lock down the foot and secure wearers inside the shoe. The locked down fit helps to eliminate slippage and keep wearers confidently anchored down for a smooth ride. Reviewers liked that the ISO 4 felt lightweight and flexible, while still feeling adequately supportive for all types of running distances.
The ISO 4 is suitable for road running and minimal running on packed trails. Well-groomed dirt trails shouldn't be a problem. The ISO features a fairly standard outsole that should provide good traction for various types of surfaces. It's a well-built shoe, so it's not going to fall apart or wear quickly, either. It is available in fairly light colors, though, so it's unlikely to survive unscathed on muddy terrain.
A fairly new release, the ISO 4 is priced as you'd expect. Most reviewers were moving from the ISO 3 to the 4 and found their purchase worthwhile. Most liked the updates and found the new Hurricane was a great improvement over the previous version.
There's not much to mention about the outsole. Made of rubber with a subtle tread pattern, the ISO 4 provides enough traction for most activities. Reviewers didn't have anything negative to say about this aspect of the shoe but no one was raving about the outsole either.
Normally, high-stability shoes are pretty stiff. Moving from heel to toe feels unnatural and stilted. There is a reason for this. Stability shoes feature a medial post to help prevent pronation. The medial post is a stiff component that keeps the shoe from experiencing too much side twist action. The post adds structural integrity helping runners who roll inwards excessively. This component of a stability shoe is no doubt helpful, but sometimes the rigid construction can feel uncomfortable. The ISO 4, of course, has a medial post. But instead of a super stiff, rigid, piece of EVA, Saucony has softened up the post slightly. The result? A bit more give for a more comfortable ride experience. The Hurricane also features a new outsole component called TRI-FLEX. These are essentially deep grooves to help make the shoe more flexible. Reviewers agreed that the ISO 4 was much more flexible than its predecessor.
You guessed it! The ISO 4 provides plenty of stability. The ISOFIT technology helps lock down the foot. The full-length cushioning protects against impact but offers a firm landing zone. The outsole provides traction, necessary to ensure stability. The shoe also features a midsole medial post to help reduce pronation. This version of the Hurricane features a post that's slightly softer but provides the same great stability as before. Reviewers loved the new flexible, fully cushioned ISO and appreciated that it was still just as supportive and stable as before.
Saucony shoes all have a similar drop height and the ISO 4 is no exception. The 8mm drop is the perfect height to ensure a responsive ride can be had without sacrificing stability.
Are your Hurricane ISO 3's starting to feel like they need to be replaced? It's time to consider getting a new pair of trainers for the upcoming spring training season. Worried about switching from the ISO 3 to the ISO 4? Don't be. The updated version of the Hurricane is better in nearly every way. The outsole is more flexible. The supportive design is more comfortable than ever. The engineered mesh upper is supple, strong, and breathable. The cushioning is no longer only in the heel and runners can now get full-length padding from their beloved ISO. The Hurricane ISO 4 is a great update. It's a great pick for the overpronating runner who doesn't want to wear a heavy, stiff shoe. For those looking for supportive comfort with plenty of cushioning, look no further than the ISO 4.


When I (Robin Gray) think about what it takes to have a successful marriage, I look at the example set by my maternal grandparents. Married for 68 years, my grandparents exemplified the love of God in their lives and instilled in me the belief that marriage can be Filled with Joy when you have a Servant's Heart.
Matthew 23:11-12 But the greatest among you shall be your servant. Whoever exalts himself shall be humbled; and whoever humbles himself shall be exalted.
That idea first took root when I was a child.
I've never forgotten that conversation or what it says about marriage. Our society encourages serving ourselves and our needs, rather than putting the needs of others first. It's implied that serving others means giving up ourselves, but my grandmother showed me there is joy in putting your spouse before yourself.
Jesus Christ is the example of serving others. He was sinless, yet He sacrificed his life for each one of us. That same sacrificial attitude in marriage shows a depth of love that can transform your relationship.
While children need our guidance and support, we should not neglect our spouse. Make time for them each day, even if you need to schedule time together away from the children.
This may not seem like part of serving your spouse, but it is a key piece of knowing them and their needs. If you can't communicate, how will you know what your spouse needs from you, and vice versa?
Is Communication an area you struggle in your Christian Marriage? Check out The Marriage Communication Mini-Course in the HopeJoyInChrist Shop!
Our efforts to serve our spouse don't have to be grand gestures. It's often the small things you notice about your spouse's needs that will have the greatest impact.
This is true in all aspects of marriage. Serving your spouse doesn't mean a strained relationship will suddenly be healed or that they will follow suit and start serving you.
When your focus moves from you to your spouse, your heart will begin to change. Your habits will become more focused on serving them rather than satisfying yourself. Ultimately, this change in you may create a change in your relationship that can strengthen your marriage.
While my husband definitely does a better job of this than I do, I have never regretted the times I've put him first in our relationship. Like my grandmother did for me, I set a strong example for my daughters of what a marriage can be like when we chose to have a servant's heart toward our spouse and how it can Reclaim Joy in a Christian Marriage.
What are some ways you can serve your spouse today?
Robin's story is not a conventional one. She married her childhood sweetheart outside Chuck E. Cheese in the rain and they made a conscious choice from the beginning that their marriage would last. Together they raised three strong, interracial daughters, served in youth ministry for eleven years, and recently transitioned to ministry in a young church plant. Life has thrown them many curveballs, but through the bumps and bruises, they work together to share God's love with each other, their family, and the people around them. You can follow their story at In The Gray Area!


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Overactive Bladder (OAB) & Incontinence
Dr. Marie's Help for Incontinence
By Marie Savard MD
A 2008 article in the "New England Journal of Medicine" revealed that 25 percent of perimenopausal women and 40 percent of postmenopausal women report leakage of urine. ThirdAge medical expert Marie Savard, M.D., author of "Ask Dr. Marie," says that the main causes of this annoying condition are decreased estrogen levels and aging pelvic muscles that are losing strength. She adds that obesity can exacerbate the condition, as can asthma, diabetes, a chronic cough, and medications such as diuretics, antihistamines, and antidepressants.
"There are two types of incontinence, 'stress' and 'urge,'" Dr. Marie says. "The word 'stress' doesn't refer to emotional stress. It means pressure on your bladder. If you have weak muscles, that pressure causes urine to leak. This can happen when you laugh, cough, or just wait too long to go to the bathroom."
She went on to explain that urge incontinence — also called irritable bladder syndrome, overactive bladder, or spastic bladder – is a condition in which your bladder empties even if it's not full in spite of your attempts to hold it. This disorder is sometimes caused by diabetic neuropathy but is most often simply related to aging.
Dr. Marie says she can't promise you a 100 percent cure, but that she can certainly help you gain more control. She deals with the problem herself and advises that your first line of defense should be to make sure you always have access to a toilet. "Just do as I do and check out the location of the bathroom everywhere you are," she says. "Also, go often even before you feel the need!" Beyond that, she has tips for keeping the leaks at a minimum.
Often referred to as Kegels after Dr. Arnold Kegel, the gynecologist who created them in 1948, these exercises are the single most effective treatment for stress incontinence. Just as with any other muscles, you either "use it or lose it."
Finding the muscles is easy. When you're urinating, imagine that somebody accidentally comes into the bathroom and startles you. Your instinct will be to squeeze your muscles to stop the flow.
Dr. Marie recommends doing your Kegels three to five times a week by squeezing and holding for five seconds, then releasing and repeating for a total of ten repetitions. She says you will notice improvement in six to eight weeks and that after three to six months you may be cured, or nearly cured.
She speaks from experience. "Once I got past an initial aversion to doing Kegels, they became a routine part of my life," she says. "I'm proud that I had the power to strengthen the muscles and alleviate my problem to a great extent."
You can buy weights in the shape of cones that are the size of a tampon. They come in sets ranging from twenty to seventy grams. Begin by inserting the lightest one and holding it for fifteen minutes twice a day for four to six weeks. Then move up to the next heaviest weight and finally the heaviest one. However, Dr. Marie says that no research has shown that the weights are any more effective than Kegels. "In fact Kegels are often shown to be more effective than using weights," she points out.
You knew this was coming. In the same way that you experienced extra pressure on your bladder if you were ever pregnant, carrying excess weight after menopause can make incontinence worse. Consider getting support from groups such as Weight Watchers or Overeaters Anonymous if dieting is difficult for you.
"Prescription medications can help some women with urge incontinence," Dr. Marie says. She cautions, though, that the drugs are expensive and may have side effects such as a dry mouth, headaches, fatigue or sleepiness, constipation, and tummy aches.
They work by relaxing the smooth muscle of the bladder and blocking certain nerve receptors to the urethra to help keep it closed. Paradoxically, although this is a positive result for urge incontinence, it's a negative for stress incontinence. Some of the commonly prescribed medications for urge incontinence include Ditropan, Detrol, Urispas, Tofranil, Bentyl, Levsin, Sanctura, Vesicare, and Enablex.
"Twenty years ago I wouldn't have recommended surgery for stress incontinence," Dr. Marie says. "That's because your only option would have been a urologist whose greatest knowledge and practice was almost without exception limited to men. Today, however, I would encourage you to have a consultation with a gynecologic urologist." She goes on to say that surgical cases have doubled recently as baby-boomer women with the proactive attitude typical of that generation have aged and demanded better treatments. There are now over 250 techniques ranging from collagen injections to minimally invasive surgery to tacking up of the bladder, vagina, and urethra to the pubic bone. Yet Dr. Marie warns that not all of these procedures have been well evaluated. "Do your research and seek a second if not a third opinion if you are considering surgery," she advises.
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Big Things in Store for VAT Reclaim in 2019
As 2019 takes its first tentative steps into the world, there is a flurry of activity just below the surface, waiting to break out into the open. This is true in every industry and every sector but it may be most true in the area of taxes and especially in VAT reclaim for business travel.
With it's ambitious "Making Tax Digital" initiative slated to begin operations as early as April, 2019, the UK has the brightest spotlight. Not coincidentally, the very first part of the UK tax system to be rolled out is none other than VAT. That's the test case that is going to show the British public that tax returns are passe and all tax work should be done through the Internet.
The initiative, which is being closely monitored across Europe, aims to simply tax collection, reduce fraud, and provide a one-stop directory for tax payers across multiple tax channels. It stands to revolutionize the way taxes are paid not only in the UK but also in the rest of Europe, if all goes well with the VAT collection.
That's why British businesses that produce a VAT turnover of more than 85,000 GBP are about to become the talk of Europe. Those are the companies that have to register for VAT payments by April 1. After that, all of the VAT record keeping will be digitized and easily accessed.
The Digitization of VAT Continues
The UK may be at the forefront of Europe when it comes to digitizing the vast tax system, but it's at least a few steps behind private industry. In fact, companies such as Way2VAT have been digitizing VAT return and recovery for years.
The antiquated manual system that dominated VAT return was so complex and time consuming that many companies chose to skip it entirely and leave the VAT refunds on the table. Some $50 million in VAT returns remained unclaimed across Europe.
That figure demonstrates the weakness of the recovery system and the need for innovation. And in recent years, that's exactly what's happened – and not just from the British government. Claiming VAT returns has become a simple process that takes just a few minutes and the Way2VAT app does all the hard work.
With Way2VAT, it's easy to keep track of foreign travel expenses, and even to stay on top of all the different systems within Europe. Every country has its own, unique, tax regime. Keeping track of what is claimable where is a job in itself. But it's not a job people have to worry about any longer.
Europe Seeks to Close the VAT Gap
When it comes to VAT collection reform, as the UK goes, so goes the rest of Europe. Much of the effort is directed towards reducing the amount of VAT fraud that is plaguing the system. Estimates claim that a whopping 147 billion Euros are lost every year to VAT fraud. Not surprisingly, the UK has the third largest amount of loses among all 28 EU countries, with some 22 billion Euros in losses annually.
Digitizing the VAT collection process will help governments keep closer watch on spending that is VAT return eligible, making it easier to spot discrepancies between what is collected and what is owed. Subsequently, it also makes it easier for those claiming a refund on VAT paid in Europe to show that they are entitled to get their money back.
Other countries are starting to follow suit, led by Italy and Spain. As Europe continues to undergo a digital reconstruction, there is great hope that the Internet will help standardize the VAT system. As it stands today, each of the 28 countries have their own unique policies on VAT returns. Differences include the list of goods and services that are eligible for VAT return and deadlines on filing for repayment.
Greater control of VAT invoicing will also make the process more streamlined and transparent. All of this is good news for those who are not involved in fraud. Making it easier to pay taxes online while requiring payments more often should increase the flow of revenue for the governments. And that should speed up how long it takes governments to issue the repayments.
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Harlan Ellison's Misguided Claims Against AOL
from the let's-step-back-and-think-for-a-second dept
Tue, Jul 22nd 2003 10:05am — Mike Masnick
Famed writer Harlan Ellison is doing everything he possibly can to blame AOL for something it has nothing to do with, and doesn't seem to want to listen to anyone who might tell him he's got the story wrong. He's driving himself into the poorhouse, and doesn't seem to care. He even says, that in order to continue the case he would "hawk my house. I would sell my children into bondage." So, let's look at the details. A few years back, a friend pointed out to him that someone had posted one of his stories to Usenet. For some reason, Ellison decided it was AOL's fault - because he could access Usenet via AOL (not realizing, I guess, that you can access Usenet from any internet service provider). When AOL didn't respond within 1 week, he sued them. AOL later did block access to those Usenet groups. Now, as has been discussed multiple times here, service providers are not liable for things that their users do. Saying that they are would basically kill the internet. It would mean that someone from AOL (and every other ISP) would need to review every piece of content before it could go online. In this case, it's even more ridiculous, because it wasn't even on AOL, but on Usenet (and that's not even mentioning the self-imposed 1-week deadline). This is the equivalent of someone suing an airline for flying over their house at 30,000 feet, allowing a passenger to snap a photograph. I've never read any of Ellison's works, and he's just convinced me that I never will.
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TAD, 22 Jul 2003 @ 10:33am
I think he prides himself on not understanding 21st century technology. I think I remember him saying on SciFi or somewhere that he still types on a typewriter (whatever THAT is) and hates the internet.
No wonder he's clueless.
Ironic for a Science Fiction author, huh?
Brian Shock, 22 Jul 2003 @ 10:57am
Re: Luddite
I have read much of Mr. Ellison's work and have listened to him speak publicly a few times. I remember him frequently complaining about internet users in the most unpleasant terms. I also remember him proudly stating that he still writes on an IBM Selectric typewriter.
Mr. Ellison is famous (aside from his writing) for his lawsuits. Among these was his successful suit against James Cameron for appropriating the plot for "Terminator" from one of Mr. Ellison's stories.
I believe Mr. Ellison prefers to call himself a "speculative fiction" author, finding "science fiction" too narrow a term.
Bob Jonkman (profile), 22 Jul 2003 @ 11:09am
Read Harlan Ellison's fiction anyway
I didn't realize that Harlan Ellison was such a self-proclaimed Luddite. Still, please don't deny yourself from reading his stories -- they're really quite good. Ellison was largely responsible for turning SF from Space Opera into Literature. And yes, the Terminator does resemble one of his stories (of course, there are only five different kinds of stories anyway -- I read that on the Internet so it must be true :-)
--Bob.
Michael Kohne, 22 Jul 2003 @ 12:26pm
Ellison's stories...
Don't deny yourself the pleasure of this man's writings - some of his stuff is quite good. Just because he doesn't understand how to admit he's wrong on something doesn't mean you shouldn't read his stuff.
slim, 22 Jul 2003 @ 1:11pm
hmmmmmmm
If AOL didn't "control" the usenet group in question ... how could it block access to that group. In essence, it proved by blocking access to those groups that it has control over the content in those groups.
Mike (profile), 22 Jul 2003 @ 1:24pm
Re: hmmmmmmm
No, AOL just blocked AOL users from accessing the group. It's the same thing as if AOL decided to block Techdirt. They could, and their users would no longer see it, but it would keep on publishing, and anyone outside the AOL universe could still see it.
Philip Shropshire, 22 Jul 2003 @ 1:33pm
I wrote the definitive Harlan's Wrong Piece for Lo
This is actually old news. We've been waiting for the appeals court decision for awhile now. I wrote what I thought was the definitive argument as to why this case was a loser. One of my arguments is that USB devices will be just as powerful as file trading services in the years to come.
Anyway, here's the link:
http://www.locusmag.com/2002/Reviews/ShropshireOnEllison.html
Philip Shropshire
www.threerivertechreview.com
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Aaron Anderson, 23 Jul 2003 @ 7:04am
Reading Ellison
I've never read any of Ellison's works, and he's just convinced me that I never will.
Well, it's not like you have to financially contribute to his retarded litigious effort: I hear some of his works can even be found on Usenet...
Susan Nahmee, 10 Jan 2005 @ 10:18pm
Anti-Ellison Sentiment
Apparently AOL themselves saw some merit in Ellison's "retarded litigious effort," since they've agreed to settle the case with him. He wrote the stories, and expects, like any artist, to be paid for his work. What arrogance! Further, he's hardly a Luddite, and some of his objections to the Internet are legitimate. Sounds like most of you are talking out your asses, concerning something of which you know nothing---which, surprise, is exactly what Ellison doesn't like about the Internet. At any rate, there is no need to defend a man who is fully able to do it himself, in spades. If you really care to have informed opinions, rather than the unqualified kind, why not look: http://harlanellison.com/interview.htm
Chris Mankey, 22 Sep 2006 @ 10:35am
Apparently AOL themselves saw some merit in Ellison's "retarded litigious effort," since they've agreed to settle the case with him. He wrote the stories, and expects, like any artist, to be paid for his work. What arrogance!
But aol isn't responsible for the usenet. Maybe you're to stupid to realize this. Come back when your head is dislodged from your ass!


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Diplomatic parade or last struggle against fatalism? - Making sense of the Paris ministerial meeting on the Middle East Peace Process
Middle East / COMMENTARY
Francesca Fabbri , Andrea Frontini
On 3 June, the French government convened an international meeting in Paris, gathering 28 high-level delegations from all around the world, from Norway to Japan, in order to discuss the state of play and future prospects of the enduring Israel-Palestine conflict.
The first ministerial meeting of the "Initiative for the Peace in the Middle East", as it was labelled by the Quai d'Orsay, provided an important political signal, and a potential diplomatic format, to help revive the long-stalled peace process. Yet, its concrete deliverables remain beset by considerable uncertainty.
An inexistent peace process, an unsustainable status quo
The Middle East Peace Process (MEPP) has been falling apart in the past few years. Between 2013 and 2014, the latest mediation efforts by the US Administration only resulted in limited progress, and ultimately failed to achieve the resumption of bilateral
peace negotiations.
So far, both the framework envisaged by the Oslo Accords from the mid-1990s and the Middle East Quartet, bringing together the United Nations, Russia, the US and the European Union (EU), have been unsuccessful in advancing peace and changing the status quo, with serious consequences on the ground. In fact, Israel's settlement activities and occupation practices have been accompanied by a growing 'silent Intifada' on the Palestinian side. The situation is worsened by a recent spike in violence between the two sides, which has its roots in the lack of concrete prospects to end the conflict anytime soon.
What is more, volatile domestic politics both in the Israeli and Palestinian camps have been largely adverse to peace-making. While an increasingly right-leaning Israeli government remains ambiguous at best about its stated commitment to the two-state solution, the absence of a sustainable political reconciliation between Fatah and Hamas, the threat of an outright collapse of its dysfunctional statehood capacities, and growing discontent among its youth, also risk pushing the Palestinian Authority (PA) to an ever-more assertive and uncompromising stance.
The French Peace Initiative: an open process with uncertain deliverables
In an attempt to fill the void of the US's failed mediation efforts, French diplomacy worked intensely on a new peace-making work strand in the past year or so. While original plans included a fully-fledged UN Security Council Resolution on the MEPP, and even entailed the possibility of the unilateral recognition of the State of Palestine, Paris finally opted for a more discreet work of diplomatic engagement, led by the Special Envoy Pierre Vimont, over the organisation of a preliminary gathering of like-minded countries and international organisations, without the participation of Israelis and Palestinians.
The Final Communiqué issued by the Paris meeting proved to be quite vague in its policy prescriptions. While participants reaffirmed the importance of a negotiated two-state solution for the MEPP, they only took stock of their discussion on "ways" for the international community to contribute to that goal, and welcomed France's intention to convene another conference by the end of 2016.
While the next steps of the Paris Initiative are still to materialise, some early indications made by the French Foreign Minister, Jean-Marc Ayrault, suggest that France remains committed to setting an international diplomatic framework for the resumption of bilateral negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians, starting with some concrete suggestions – most likely in the form of thematic working groups by the Conference's contributing parties – on some 'peace-enabling' topics like economic incentives, security guarantees and regional cooperation.
Admittedly, the constraints to the very success of the French Initiative remain significant. To start with, the 'buy-in' by the two parties in conflict needs to be secured, and while the Israeli government has already rejected the multilateral feature of the Initiative and hinted at a parallel (and still uncertain) mediation effort by Egypt, representatives from the PA leadership have not concealed their disappointment for what they consider a politically watered-down and operationally weak outcome of the Paris meeting.
Secondly, the exact articulation between the French Initiative and pre-existing formats such as the Quartet, which is expected to issue a presumably vocal report on the MEPP in the next few days, and the 2002 Arab Peace Initiative, clearly evoked by the Paris Final Communiqué as a viable negotiating basis, will have to be worked out carefully in the immediate future.
Thirdly, the future evolution of the US position vis-à-vis the MEPP is still likely to greatly affect the concrete impacts of the meeting. Indeed, the cautious attitude showed by State Secretary John Kerry in Paris is somewhat telling of Washington's half-hearted commitment to the rationale and modus operandi of the Initiative.
A precious opportunity for the EU to revive the MEPP?
Since the historic 1980 Venice Declaration, the EU has been a staunch supporter of a two-state solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. However, so far Brussels has been unable to play a leading role in the MEPP both due to the high political complexities of the dossier and the inner difficulties in securing a strong consensus among EU member states on concrete action on the ground.
The EU High Representative and Commission Vice-President, Federica Mogherini, has made the MEPP a seeming priority in her political agenda, as signalled by the choice to visit the region in her first official mission in late 2014. In her remarks in the margins of the Paris meeting, Mogherini has pragmatically insisted on the need to at least "create the space, the possibility, the framework" for the peace negotiations to resume.
Building on that, the Paris meeting could thus present the EU with a precious chance to maximise its expected added value in the MEPP, notably by focussing on appropriate economic incentives via the Special Privileged Partnership it promised to both sides in case of peace, solid security guarantees via an overdue upgrade of its Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) missions in the region, a much-needed revitalisation of the declining role of the Quartet, closer coordination with key players in the region, including pragmatic Arab interlocutors, and stronger coordination among its own member states, starting with the various absentees from the Paris meeting.
The discussion scheduled to take place in the forthcoming Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Luxembourg on 20 June will provide a first test for the EU's willingness to engage in such a demanding exercise. In that regard, it would be ideal that EU Foreign Ministers could come up with an agreed plan detailing the EU's potential contribution to the 'Paris process'.
Given the present failure of a purely bilateral resolution of the Israel-Palestine conflict, the Paris ministerial meeting might provide a last struggle against a worryingly widespread fatalism over the future of the MEPP. It should now be everybody's responsibility to avoid that it goes down in history as an umpteenth, and tragically ineffective, diplomatic parade.
Andrea Frontini is a Policy Analyst and Francesca Fabbri is a Programme Assistant in the Europe in the World Programme of the European Policy Centre (EPC).
Disclaimer: The views expressed in this Commentary are the sole responsibility of the authors.


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It has been alleged that the developed countries are dumping untested or even outdated technologies on the developing countries?
It is not correct to say that. We do support pilot programmes to test new technologies. But we do not say that what is good for Germany will be good for India. We have to test and adopt technology to suit Indian conditions. We have also been stressing the value of solar energy as a viable option for India as you have over 300 sunny days a year in many parts of your country.
You have suggested nuclear energy as an option for India despite its doubtful track record. What specific technologies do you have in mind?
In my opinion nuclear energy is one of the options for offsetting emissions because it is CO2-free. There are risks, but it's a question of choosing the right technology. I would stand this risk, because I think we have good technology to produce nuclear electricity safely, whereas the effect of ghgs can be unmanageable. At the present standards, if we were to go without nuclear energy in Germany, we would have added another 150 million tonnes of CO2 emissions yearly.
Would you elaborate on the specific nuclear technologies which you think would be the safest for India?
Germany has developed high-temperature reactors as well as variants of high-pressure and high-temperature reactors. This could be the possibility, because you could have this in different sizes and they can be scaled up to meet greater energy requirements. If you take them, there will be no risk you can't bear. I live quite close to a nuclear power station myself and I don't feel any risk.
But access to ghg-reduced technologies have been difficult because of trade related intellectual property rights restrictions. What is the way out of this?
Within the Montreal protocol and the climate convention we had said that technology transfer should take place and be financed by the developed countries. The North has lagged behind in its commitments. The transfers have not taken place the way they should have. We have to increase the pace of funding for global environment facility and make it much faster than we have done in the past.


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Posted by admin | Sep 22, 2022 | Kemas, Press Release | 0 |
For almost 42 years, Kemas has been a family-owned and operated business serving the global beauty packaging industry. Over the past four decades, we've grown from a small lipstick box maker to an industry leader, expanding our expertise to include everything from simple to complex beauty packaging designs, accumulating eight patents, more than fifteen mechanisms for swiveling packaging, hundreds of house mold portfolios, an advanced production flow system, automation, and a workforce of two thousand.
In our line of work, creating plastic packaging, we cannot escape the moral ambiguity of knowing that our products will remain in the environment indefinitely. However, progress toward better and cleaner packaging is difficult to achieve because it must be driven by all parties.
Dina K. Dinata – Business Development Director
Over the past five years, we've made significant strides in areas like sustainable materials, mold development strategy, and product design (but still look and feel premium). Along the process, we come across LIMEX from TBM and feel that we may be onto something with its physical properties.
The Research and Development Group was formed to assess LIMEX's effectiveness in the cosmetics packaging market and its ecological footprint in comparison to traditional plastic resin. As a result, one of the largest and best-known firm groups in the Luxury Consumer Group Industry is planning to debut in 2023, solidifying LIMEX's position as a viable alternative solution for sustainability.
To expand LIMEX's reach into new markets, we are now conducting a stability performance test with at least seven additional major Beauty Brands.
A lot happens this year. This is a very interesting time period. The plastics and materials sectors will never be the same after this year. Companies like TBM are critically important because they can drive innovation, generate materials or ideas that can change the planet, and provide hope for a more sustainable future.
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Be sure to tell all your health care providers that you're taking anticoagulants and don't take aspirin with them unless your doctor tells you to. In fact, when you're on anticoagulants, you should check with your doctor before taking any other medications—even over the counter medications—and food supplements. Certain medications and foods can alter the effectiveness and safety of anticoagulants by strengthening or weakening them.


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A Bear in the Dark
Everyone has a bear story to tell. Here's mine.
By Todd W. Smith
Outdoor Life Online Editor
Call it a grizzly fascination, but no other animal has held Outdoor Life readers more spellbound over our 106-year history than the grizzly bear. And for good reason: Few creatures rival the great bears when it comes to raw power and, indeed, beauty. And like our caveman ancestors, we love to tell bear stories.
One of my more memorable grizzly encounters took place during my first sheep hunt in Alaska. I was hunting out of base camp, deep in the Alaska Range. Stone Camp was a comfy little place with a rock foundation and framed walls covered with Visqueen. Inside were a couple of bunks, a propane range and provisions enough to hold out for a few weeks if the weather got bad.
Fresh meat and produce were stored by the front door in a 50-gallon drum chained to the outside of the framework, its top wired shut to prevent marauding bears from helping themselves. We'd load up on supplies and then backpack six miles to a spike camp to hunt for several days, returning to Stone Camp to reprovision when our grub ran out.
One evening we returned home dead tired. With Stone Camp in sight all I could think of was getting home and ditching my pack. My guide, however, insisted we stop to glass the camp from about a half mile away-a smart idea when you're operating in grizzly country. Sure enough, Stone Camp had been hit. A large bear had managed to work his head and shoulders through the window and had grabbed everything he could get his paws on, including the dishwashing soap, which he promptly devoured along with various canned goods before barfing all over the place.
"That bear will be back tonight," the guide said, as we each chambered a round and double-checked our safeties.
Our friend didn't return that night, but just after we killed the Coleman lamp a few nights later, we heard something big snapping twigs in the darkness outside. Each of us had a rifle at his side, the muzzles pointed straight at the front door (as if the bear couldn't simply poke through the thin plastic sheeting and open our little hut like a pack of deli meat).
I realized things were getting a bit more serious when the bear began slowly to work his way around the perimeter of our shelter and stopped by my head. Through the plastic sheeting I could hear the low in and out of his breathing as he tested the air. Glancing sideways I could just make out my guide sitting upright in bed, an unlit flashlight in his hands. In those days you could legally shoot a bear that was continually wrecking your camp. This one had hit Stone Camp several times. Suddenly there was a great wrenching and squeaking of framework. The walls rocked violently back and forth as pots and pans clattered to the floor. The bear had grabbed hold of the 50-gallon drum and was trying to tear it off the side of the cabin. About this time we swung into action. The guide threw the door open and hit the light. I pulled the rifle to my face and thumbed the safety off, searching for a target, but the bear was gone.
At daybreak we followed the great clawed footprints across the glacial moraine that spread out in front of camp like the surface of the moon. The trail just continued on-up and up- finally disappearing in the jagged teeth of the mountaintops across the valley. The bear never came back, and in a way, I'm glad. I like to think he's still out there, wandering in the snowy wilds of the Alaska Range.
Why does our fascination with grizzlies continue? Perhaps it's because they remind us of that secret part of ourselves that longs to be something the grizzly bear has always been- indomitable, wild and free.


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Aaron Hernandez Released: Patriots Cut TE After Arrest
By Michael Luciano
UPDATE: The New England Patriots have released tight end Aaron Hernandez after he was arrested Wednesday morning in connection with the murder of 27 year-old Odin Lloyd.
New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez was arrested Wednesday morning by police, who could be seen escorting him in handcuffs into a police cruiser outside his home in North Attleborough, Massachusetts. The charges are unclear at this point.
At approximately 8:40am, five police cruisers pulled up to Hernandez's home. Officers in plainclothes were greeted by a shirtless Hernandez, who was promptly arrested.
Hernandez has been questioned by the police in the murder of 27 year-old Odin Lloyd, whose body was found at an industrial park less than one mile from the Patriots star's home. Lloyd, a semi-pro football player, died from multiple gunshots. According to the Boston Globe, it appears he was killed where his body was found.
Hernandez's home has been the site of a media frenzy in the last week, when it was learned police were questioning him in connection with the homicide. Late last week several media outlets were reporting that an arrest warrant for Hernandez was imminent, but the weekend passed and Hernandez remained a free man until today.
Police first searched Hernandez's home on June 18, and then again on June 22 for four hours using search dogs.
In 2012-2013, Hernandez played in 10 games, being limited by injury. He caught 51 passes for 483 yards. It was his third season in the NFL. Hernandez was a favorite target of Tom Brady. He was drafted in the fourth round of the 2010 NFL draft, 113th overall.
He is expected to be arraigned on Wednesday in Attleboro District Court.


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Syn Festival is a Greek multi-arts festival. Yes, you read right, it's all Greek! Check out this year's programme which includes exhibition at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall, short films, band nights and theatre.
Are you having severe Fringe withdrawal symptoms? Until the August madness returns, you can get some comfort at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival between 9-26 March. Highlights include Richard Herring, Al Murray and Jimmy Carr.
This year's Edinburgh Charity Fashion Show presents 'The future of fashion' this Saturday evening at the National Museum of Scotland. Limited number of tickets still available here. Support a good cause with fashion and don't forget to dress to impress!
This Saturday we're off to meet new insta-pals and explore the city of Dundee. This is the second year of the Dundee meet organised by @iangblack, @kristyashton and @whimsicallush. Rachel @vagabondbaker wrote up a great post on last year's meet so we are pretty excited about the trip!
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PFR Home Page > Players > T > Manti Te'o
Menti Malietau Louis Te'o
Position: ILB
Born: January 26, 1991 in Laie, HI
College: Notre Dame (College Stats)
Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 20 (5243rd overall since 1960)
High School: Punahou School (HI)
Draft: San Diego Chargers in the 2nd round (38th overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft.
Pronunciation: \MAN-tie TEH-oh\
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18 CHI @ NOR L 9-21 * 0 0% 58 69% 3 12%
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22 SDG LILB 50 13 13 0 0 0 0 4 0.0 61 41 20 6 0 5
23 SDG LILB 50 10 6 1 0 0 0 3 1.0 60 39 21 3 1 3
24 SDG LILB 50 12 12 1 11 0 11 2 1 0 0 0 0 0.5 83 63 20 4 3 6
25 SDG 50 3 3 0.0 17 11 6 2 0 1
26 NOR MLB 51 16 10 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 0.0 62 42 20 7 0 5
27 NOR 51 5 2 0 0 0 0 1 0.0 18 12 6 0 0 1
28 NOR 51 3 2 0.0 6 4 2 0 1 1
62 48 2 11 0 11 13 1 0 1 0 0 1.5 307 212 95 22 5 22
SDG 38 34 2 11 0 11 9 1 0 0 0 0 1.5 221 154 67 15 4 15
NOR 24 14 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 1 0 0 0.0 86 58 28 7 1 7
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PFR HOF Monitor: 5.03 (347th among ILB, average HOF ILB is 114.43)
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