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Brief Handbook Description: The dynamics of complex systems are often described in terms of how they process information and self-organise; for example regarding how genes store and utilise information, how information is transferred between neurons in undertaking cognitive tasks, and how swarms process information in order to collectively change direction in response to predators. The language of information also underpins many of the central concepts of complex adaptive systems, including order and randomness, self-organisation and emergence. Shannon information theory, which was originally founded to solve problems of data compression and communication, has found contemporary application in how to formalise such notions of information in the world around us and how these notions can be used to understand and guide the dynamics of complex systems.
This unit of study introduces information theory in this context of analysis of complex systems, foregrounding empirical analysis using modern software toolkits, and applications in time-series analysis, nonlinear dynamical systems and data science. Students will be introduced to the fundamental measures of entropy and mutual information, as well as dynamical measures for time series analysis and information flow such as transfer entropy, building to higher-level applications such as feature selection in machine learning and network inference. They will gain experience in empirical analysis of complex systems using comprehensive software toolkits, and learn to construct their own analyses to dissect and design the dynamics of self-organisation in applications such as neural imaging analysis, natural and robotic swarm behaviour, characterisation of risk factors for and diagnosis of diseases, and financial market dynamics.
Assumed Knowledge: Competency in 1st year mathematics, and basic computer programming skills are assumed. Competency in 1st year undergraduate level statistics (for example, covering probabilities, conditional probabilities, Gaussian distribution, correlations, statistical significance/hypothesis testing and p-values). An exposure to linear algebra would be useful but not mandatory.
T&L Activities: This unit of study comprises of regular lectures, as well as laboratory / tutorial sessions. These sessions will take place in a lab with access to relevant computer facilities. Depending on the syllabus, some weeks will comprise tutorials where students will solve problems with the help of tutors, and other weeks will comprise programming or software based laboratory experiments.
During lab sessions with a programming/software component, tutors will be present to assist students develop relevant programming or other computing skills.
Students will use independent study time to further develop their computing skills and to practise solving analytical problems.
Learning outcomes are the key abilities and knowledge that will be assessed in this unit. They are listed according to the course goal supported by each. See Assessment Tab for details how each outcome is assessed.
Assessment Description: The assessments will consist of four assignments. Assignments 1-4 will be completed individually.
Literature review: You will write a short appraisal of an article / report / blog post which provides an information-theoretic analysis of empirical data, and critically evaluate that study. The reviews will be socially shared and discussed in class.
Information theory exercises: You will demonstrate your understanding of the information-theoretic concepts taught in class in calculation exercises (involving both involve mathematical and computational tasks) and short answer questions.
Info theory project presentation and report: You will create an information-theoretic analysis of a data set of your choosing, selecting appropriate tools to answer a question of interest regarding relationships in that data. You will deliver an in-class presentation, and write a report, describing your approach, the results, discussing implications for the system under study, and critically evaluating your findings.
Written assignments and exercises (without formally applying for special consideration) will be assessed a penalty of 7% per day until reaching the day limit where special consideration is required. Extensions for the Project Presentation will only be granted in the case where formal Special Consideration has been applied for and approved.
Then university has authorised and mandated the use of text based similarity detecting software TURNITIN for all text based written assignments.
IMPORTANT: There may be statistically defensible moderation when combining the marks from each component to ensure consistency of marking between markers, and alignment of final grades with unit outcomes and grade descriptors.
Assessment Feedback: Feedback for assignments will be through Canvas/TurnItIn e-learning portal, though which these assignments will be submitted.
Standards Based Assessment Final grades in this unit are awarded at levels of HD for High Distinction, DI (previously D) for Distinction, CR for Credit, PS (previously P) for Pass and FA (previously F) for Fail as defined by University of Sydney Assessment Policy. Details of the Assessment Policy are available on the Policies website at http://sydney.edu.au/policies . Standards for grades in individual assessment tasks and the summative method for obtaining a final mark in the unit will be set out in a marking guide supplied by the unit coordinator.
Policies & Procedures: See the policies page of the faculty website at http://sydney.edu.au/engineering/student-policies/ for information regarding university policies and local provisions and procedures within the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies.
Recommended Reference/s: Note: References are provided for guidance purposes only. Students are advised to consult these books in the university library. Purchase is not required.
The following is a list of courses which have added this Unit to their structure.
These goals are selected from Engineering & IT Graduate Outcomes Table 2018 which defines overall goals for courses where this unit is primarily offered. See Engineering & IT Graduate Outcomes Table 2018 for details of the attributes and levels to be developed in the course as a whole. Percentage figures alongside each course goal provide a rough indication of their relative weighting in assessment for this unit. Note that not all goals are necessarily part of assessment. Some may be more about practice activity. See Learning outcomes for details of what is assessed in relation to each goal and Assessment for details of how the outcome is assessed. See Attributes for details of practice provided for each goal.


If you have Netflix, one of the more recently popular movies is called Birdbox. It is a sci-fi thriller about a mysterious force which humans must avoid because coming face to face with it takes the form of their worst fears – which forces them to commit suicide. It displays the power of fear. Fear caused sane, educated and healthy individuals to go as far as killing themselves. Though a movie, there is some truth to this. Fear is very powerful.
During President Bush's time in office and all the way until today, both Democrats and Republicans have used fear to convince the people of their own agendas. Fear of gangs and terrorists. Fear of the climate changing. Fear of the market crashing, of you losing your health care, your home, your rights as a citizen of America. As a result these fears have fueled racism, sexism, bigotry, domestic violence, theft, murder and even suicide. In 2008 when the market crashed, suicide rates went through the roof because people didn't know what to do after losing all their money. Fear is very powerful.
What about us, what do we fear? Perhaps these political issues bring us worry as well. Perhaps we fear about the world our children and grandchildren are growing up in. We fear pain, we fear uncertainty, we fear death. As a result we isolate ourselves, we become angry, we mistrust and we begin to be filled with hate. This mornings Gospel Jesus lets His disciples get into a boat and head out on the Sea of Galilee. A few miles into their trip, it becomes dark and a severe storm ensues. Water begins to pour into the boat. Their ability to navigate is removed, unable to see where they're going, their boat is taking a serious beating from the turbulent waves. Fear takes over, and it feeds the fear of the others. There is no hope in sight. Then seeing Jesus walking towards them on the water, they become even more afraid. I don't know about you but if I saw ANYONE walking on the water while I'm in a middle of a storm, of course I would be scared. What is that a ghost?! All Jesus says is, "It is I; do not be afraid." Then they were comforted and taking him into the boat, immediately the boat was at the land to which they were going. The storm had ceased.
What does Jesus' presence have to do with our fears? Coming to Church and believing in God doesn't mean the problems of the world disappear, it doesn't take the fear away from all of life's difficulties. No of course not. Yet, fear and faith cannot exist in the same place. When someone doesn't have faith we say it is because they doubt. But lack of faith is not only because of doubt but also because of fear. If we are in a dark room, we can't see where we are walking, we can't see if there is something in front us, or even if we are in danger. We become afraid, similar to the disciples on the stormy Sea of Galilee. Until a light is turned on and fear is vanquished.
The fear of the disciples changed to comfort the moment they recognized Christ's presence. Did the storm continue? Yes. Did everything magically become easy? No. There is something very unique in the way the Gospel tells today's story. Listen to the last few lines, "When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the sea and drawing near to the boat. They were frightened, but he said to them, "It is I; do not be afraid." Then they were glad to take him into the boat, and immediately the boat was at the land to which they were going." What do we see?
Soledad O'brien, an American Journalist says, "I've learned that fear limits you and your vision. It serves as blinders to what may be just a few steps down the road for you…" After seeing Jesus the disciples, first, were glad or comforted – first fear disappeared, first they knew who God was, then the all became calm. This is a major point. Because many of us want life to become easy, then we acknowledge God is there. Yet, how many of us can acknowledge the presence of God in the midst of our fear, our pain, our struggle? Fear blocks out the view of God in our pain and our daily struggles. Yes, we do not continually "see" the presence of God – yet that is where our truth faith, knowledge of Gods presence must guide us, not around but through the fears we have.
And when others see that even through pain we remain faithful, our example will be a guiding force for others to likewise come to the knowledge of God. We become a source of illumination through love of hope for others – which is what we as Christians are called to be. Every week I remind us of the names of those saints who have lived a faithful life and who remain as intercessors and examples for us. Those saints embraced fear, with the knowledge of God in their lives and even though they were martyred, they remain today as living witnesses. We read this when St. Stephen the Proto-Martyr, while being stoned to death, continued to pray and his face became like an angel. Christ called off the cross, Father forgive them… They did not evade fear but showed love through it. What will people say through us and our example?
My prayer my dearly beloved brothers and sisters, is that we do not allow fear to control our lives. Trust have faith and know that He is our God. That we continually live out our baptismal vows and prayers to be in the knowledge of our God. So that when we, or our loved ones, do face times of fear and doubt, we will see and hear Christ calling, "It is I, do not be afraid." Amen!
I feel a little confused about Christ and our God are they separate . Numerous time in the wonderful article Christ was mentioned and then our God.
Thank you for writing. Christ and God are the same. However, often times when we say God, it encompasses the All Holy Trinity – Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
When we emphasize Christ, it is the Person of Christ Jesus, the Son, the second person of the Holy Trinity. It is through Christ we understand that God is also Father. But we are always speaking about the One and Only God. I hope this helped clarify the matter.


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Interview with WIRES
Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Service.
WIRES (NSW Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Service Inc.) is one of the largest wildlife groups in Australia. It has been rescuing and caring for native animals since 1985, and has over 2500 volunteers in 28 Branches across NSW. WIRES assist tens of thousands of animals every year, receiving over 95,000 requests for rescue assistance in the last financial year.
What sets WIRES apart from other wildlife rescue organisations in Australia? At WIRES we dont just focus on rescuing and caring for wildlife – although that is one of our major roles. As indicated in our name, we also provide information and education to the public about how to live harmoniously with wildlife. Being such a large and diverse organisation means that we have a large number of members, many with extensive and longstanding experience and expertise. All our members receive rigorous and thorough training. As an organisation we work closely with vets and maintain currency and best practice with wildlife care.
Why is WIRES so crucial to the NSW area?
Covering both metropolitan and regional areas, WIRES is an organisation that the public know they can contact when they find sick, injured or orphaned wildlife. With human activity, land clearing and development having such an impact on wildlife, organisations such as WIRES become ever more crucial. An increasing number of animals are hit on roads, attacked by dogs and cats and lose their homes due to habitat destruction. Each distressed animal needs care from a trained and licensed wildlife rescuer or carer.
(Left) Every day of the year WIRES volunteers are rescuing and caring for injured, sick and orphaned native animals. (Right) An Eastern Grey kangaroo trapped under a crate. Photos © WIRES
What are some of the most typical rescues?
Slightly over 50% of calls to WIRES Northern Rivers relate to birds.
Seasonal differences in the types of animals reported are apparent, with spring and summer months having particularly high numbers of bats and flying-foxes, birds, possums and reptiles, including snakes. Baby bird calls are particularly high in the December quarter, as many start to fledge and fall while learning to fly, or their nests are blown to the ground in summer storms. Gliders and raptor calls peak in the July to September quarter. Macropod and echidna calls are particularly high in the autumn and winter months.
During 2018-19, around 20% of animals were reported due to being in an unsuitable environment. This may be for snakes inside a house, or where there were concerns about them being in yards or sheds, birds trapped in buildings or animals making homes in roof cavities. Motor vehicles were another major cause of animals being reported, with 18% coming into collision with cars and trucks. A further 11% of animals fell, most typically young birds which were found on the ground. Animal attacks were also commonly reported, with dogs (219 calls); cats (198 calls), and bird attacks (120 calls) topping the list. Barbed wire also is a major source of injury and death for flying foxes, gliders and nocturnal birds.
What are some of the not-so-typical ones?
There are always surprises in store for wildlife rescuers. Some of the less typical rescues in recent times that come to mind (most of these are profiled on our Facebook site) are:
Possums and birds that find their way down chimneys (usually looking for homes) and can't get out.
An echidna fell into a macadamia processing bin.
A goanna that swallowed golf balls that had been left as "artificial eggs"
Puggles (baby echidnas) – only a small number come into care in any one year
Unusual or endangered animals always give us excitement – recently two Rufus Bettongs, a Brush-tailed Rock Wallaby, Greater Glider, Barking Owl, Bandy-bandy snake, and more…
We have collaborated with a platypus expert/researcher to trap a platypus with a plastic ring around its neck.
(Left) Orphaned possum joey in WIRES care. (Right) Bearded Dragon sporting his bright pink 3M Vetwrap bandage Photos: © WIRES.
What does a rescue entail?
This varies considerably. Sometimes a rescue can be as simple as picking up an animal that is already contained in a box and transporting it to a local carer or vet. Other rescues may involve catching and containing an animal or bird. All our rescuers are trained to do a basic assessment and provide initial hydration and they contact the Species Coordinator immediately following each rescue for expert advice.
When an animal or bird is rescued where does it go?
This depends on the situation and the animal. It also depends on the time of day (and day of the week) as to whether vets are available. If an animal is badly injured then we try to get them seen to by vets as soon as possible. Our local vets are wonderful and give their services to wildlife without charge. Some of our more experienced carers are also able to perform emergency care and treatment if vets aren't available out of hours.
If animals aren't badly injured then they may need short term care or may be able to be reunited with their parents straight away (as in the case of many baby birds). Others may need to go into longer-term care with a specialist carer for that species.
How often are species released?
Adult animals are released as soon as they are well enough. They are always returned to the place where they were found – their home.
Orphaned animals that are raised in care are often buddied-up with others of the same species and released in a batch. We practice "soft release" which means that they are slowly released from an enclosure and given support while they adjust to the outside world – their new home.
Are there particular hotspots where many incidents occur?
Within the Northern Rivers area, urban or town locations accounted for nearly 70% of all calls. Over one third of all calls came from the Lismore Local Government area. Byron shire accounted for just over one quarter of all calls, with a further 21% for Ballina shire, 10% for Richmond Valley and 5% for Kyogle.
There are known "hotspots" on particular roads, where wildlife come into contact with motor vehicles all too often. These are typically some main, busy highways, but also some rural spots where drivers tend to speed through bushland.
WIRES works with local councils to provide data on hotspots, sometimes with signage erected to warn drivers to slow down.
Soft release of an Eastern Grey Kangaroo. Photos © Ree Cook
What is the biggest threat to wildlife in NSW, besides the recent fires?
Landclearing – without a doubt. Many of our native species are dependent on tree hollows for shelter from the weather and as protection from predators. They also use tree hollows as breeding and socialising sites. For example, Sugar and Squirrel Gliders use up to six different hollows over a 12 month period. Removal of hollow bearing trees from an area may lead to the displacement and death of animals dependant on these hollows. In turn this leads to localised extinction of these species and loss of biodiversity.
As a general rule it takes approximately 100 years to form small hollows that are suitable for such species as the Feathertail Glider, Phascogales, Sugar Gliders, Squirrel Gliders, Kingfishers and some of the smaller parrots. Medium size hollows can take up to 200 years to form and they are suitable for the larger Gliders, Possums, Kookaburras, Kestrels, Falcons and Cockatoos. It takes almost 300 years to form the larger hollows that are required by many of our Owls, Raptors and Black Cockatoos. If these larger hollow bearing trees are removed it takes nature a very long time to replace them.
Planting trees is important, but it takes hundreds of years until these trees will form hollows. In the mean time we can assist by creating artificial hollows for animals. Building and erecting nest boxes is a fabulous way to assist wildlife.
What is the percentage survival rate of those rescued?
Sadly, fewer than half animals called to the Hotline survive to be released back into the wild. This is mainly because the injuries many sustain initially are too severe and an important role that wildlife carers play is to ensure that they are not left to suffer. However, we do save and release many animals. Last year over 3,500 animals were released, relocated or reunited with parents by WIRES Northern Rivers, thus giving these special creatures that all important second chance to be returned to the wild.
How can people get involved?
WIRES is always in need of more members and are keen to hear from anyone who is interested in joining. WIRES holds training workshops in locations across NSW throughout the year. Prior to attending the workshop you need to complete an online component to the course (a print-based alternative is available if you do not have computer access). For more information, contact WIRES Northern Rivers on 0266293226 or for other areas of NSW call 1300 094 737.
Financial donations are always very much appreciated. There are various items that we are regularly in need of. You can recycle no-longer-needed items by donating them to us. Some people also knit and sew pouches and other supplies for our animals. More information on how you can donate to WIRES can be found at https://www.wires.org.au/donate/now. If you mark your donation as for a local branch (e.g. WIRES Northern Rivers) the contribution goes to that local area.
Read more about WIRES in our feature Caring for Wild Things.

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Alan J. Sachs,
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Alan's experience includes:
Serving as counsel for a major pesticide manufacturer in a series of significant enforcement actions brought by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and involving the supplemental distribution and labeling of registered pesticides in the United States.
Serving as counsel for a major biocide distributor in its efforts to compel EPA to ensure proper regulation of a competitor's actions in the marketplace and to require the competitor to cease sales of unregistered products.
Assisting a major consortium of U.S. and international companies in its successful intervention on EPA's behalf in a lawsuit involving alleged violations of Federal Advisory Committee Act regulations.
Providing advice to a major U.S. manufacturer of household products to achieve compliance with EPA's requirements for antimicrobial claims.
Counseling an international seed company on the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) requirements for genetically engineered organisms modified using novel transformation technologies.
Advising one of the world's largest privately held companies on EPA's regulatory framework for a new agricultural pesticide product and USDA's legal requirements for imported biological organisms.
Assisting a top U.S. food supplier in the development of a comprehensive legal strategy to support its development of an innovative biotechnology solution to devastating global crop disease.
Advising a foreign microalgae cultivation company on the EPA and FDA manufacturing process requirements for imported dietary ingredients, including pre-market notification requirements for new dietary ingredients.
Counseling a dietary ingredient manufacturer on the types of health claims, nutrient content claims, and structure/function claims that may be made in connection with food products and dietary supplements.
Helping one of the world's largest chemical producers evaluate and comply with federal pre-market and labeling requirements applicable to antimicrobial substances intended for use as food or feed additives.
Advising a foreign investment group on the U.S. and global legal requirements for dietary supplement products and functional foods as part of the pre-acquisition due diligence process.
Representing a leading veterinary medicine manufacturer in an EPA enforcement action involving alleged product chemistry inconsistencies and product misbranding violations.
Counseling a Fortune 500 company on the EPA requirements applicable to the U.S. import and export of ethanol fuel.
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CapoVelo.com - | Trofeo Laigueglia 2015
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Trofeo Laigueglia 2015
By David - In THE GREAT RACE
Davide Cimolai claimed this year's Trofeo Laigueglia today, after beating Francesco Gavazzi (Southeast) and Alexey Tsatevich (Katusha) in a sprint finish.
Today's victory marked Cimolai's first ever solo victory as a professional.
"It's the third consecutive win for Lampre-Merida at the Trofeo Laigueglia. I couldn't fail after the great work done by Niemec, especially in the finale on the Capo Mele. Without his effort the three attackers wouldn't have been caught," Cimolai said.
"It was an wide-open sprint because we were all tired. The finale of the race had hurt all our legs."
"I was sure that all the hard work I'd done would pay off and it's hugely satisfying to win, even if I'm going to keep my feet on the ground."
Race Highlights
For the most part, the peloton stayed together for the first 30 kilometers of today's race.
However, as the peloton reached the first climb of the day, a small breakaway group containing Jonathan Paredes (Team Colombia), Nicola Gaffurini (MgKVis Vega), Adriano Brogi (D'Amico Bottecchia) and Jerome Cousin (Europcar), managed to ride clear. And, from there. the escapees managed to open up a modest advantage of 1:20 over the peloton.
At one point, the breakaway group's lead extended to over seven minutes. However, after Lampre-Merida decided to take up the chase, their lead dropped to a little over four and a half minutes on the climb of the Crocetta.
With 50 kilometers remaining, the peloton had successfully brought the escapees within view. From there, Cannondale-Garmin decided to take over the duties of leading the chase – subsequently splitting the peloton, with only 80 riders making the cut.
Back up in the breakaway group, Cousin decided to attack, as their gap had fallen to just 30 seconds. However, just as his fellow escapees were caught, he too was absorbed by the peloton just before the summit.
Following a cautious descent, Ilnur Zakarin (Katusha) made a solo attack on the Colla Micheri climb, only to be pulled back by the chase under the auspices of the American rider Joe Dombrowski (Cannondale-Garmin).
Thirty five riders remained up front as the race tackled the Capo Mele, wherein Zakarin tried his luck again. But, the Russian was quickly marked by Simone Stortoni (Androni Giocattoli) and Linus Gerdemann (Cult Energy).
However, a quick response from Lampre-Merida, ultimately brought the race back together during the final kilometer, where Cimolai finished it off with a powerful sprint down the center of the road – to seize the win.
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Trofeo-Laigueglia 2015 Results
ITA 1 CIMOLAI, Davide (LAMPRE – MERIDA) 4:53:47
ITA 2 GAVAZZI, Francesco (SOUTHEAST)
RUS 3 TCATEVICH, Aleksei (KATUSHA)
ITA 4 MONTAGUTI, Matteo (AG2R LA MONDIALE)
5 FELLINE Fabio (ITALY)
FRA 6 TULIK, Angelo (EUROPCAR)
USA 7 BOOKWALTER, Brent (BMC RACING)
DEN 8 GULDHAMMER, Rasmus (CULT ENERGY PRO CYCLING)
ITA 9 PETILLI, Simone (UNIEURO WILIER)
ESP 10 MEGIAS LEAL, Javier (NOVO NORDISK


The Italian international was previously linked with a move to Manchester United in the summer, after David Moyes missed out on his then principal transfer target Thiago Alcantra who signed for Bayern Munich.
Brendan Rodgers has been coy about Liverpool's transfer plans so far this window, although Basel winger Mohamed Salah has been a name that has cropped up a few times in the past few weeks.
Reports emanating from Italy ascertain Rodgers is an admirer of the 26-year-old, who is holding down a regular first team spot at Lazio.
But a deal could be complicated as the player is jointly owned by with Lazio and their rivals Udinese.
It is thought that Lazio are lining up a £7 million move in order to assume complete ownership, however Liverpool are ready to fight for his signature.
Rodgers may have to act fast for Candreva, whose price tag could soar should he excel at the World Cup.
Candreva has four goals to his name from 26 appearances for Lazio this season.


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The Mel Blanc Show was a radio situation comedy in the United States. It was broadcast on CBS from September 3, 1946 to June 24, 1947.

Format
Although Mel Blanc "did countless character impersonations on other radio programs, as well as being the voice of many cartoon characters," he used his natural voice in this program and played himself – except that instead of being an entertainer, the Mel Blanc character in the show was "the bumbling owner of a fix-it shop that was never able to fix anything." The show's one regular outlet for another Blanc voice was the character Zookie, a stuttering helper. One website noted, however, "Many episodes required Mel to impersonate an exotic foreigner or other stranger in town, ostensibly for carrying out a minor deception on his girlfriend's father, but of course simply as a vehicle for him to show off his talents."

The June 1947 issue of Radio Mirror magazine provided an insight into the program with this comment in its Recommended Listening column under "Tuesday night": "At 8:30, you'll have to make a choice between the Mel Blanc Show (CBS) and Date with Judy (NBC). If it's impossible-situations-made-to-seem-real that you like, you'll choose Mel and his girl and his fix-it shop".

One old-time radio website commented, "Mel Blanc's natural – and exceptional – voice talent was unquestionably the series' greatest selling factor; and Mel got to show his acting and timing chops to a far greater degree with his own situation comedy."

A signature expression of the program was "ugga-ugga-boo, ugga-boo-boo-ugga," the password for Blanc's (the character's) lodge, the Benevolent Order of Loyal Zebras. Other recurring catchphrases included Mr. Colby's threat to Mel, "I'll break every bone in your body!" and Mr. Cushing's weepy "But I don't know why I'm telling you all this; it's just that I've got no one to talk to!"

Characters and cast
The Mel Blanc Show featured several veteran actors of old-time radio in addition to Blanc as himself and Zookie. The regular characters and actors were as follows:

Others who often appeared in the program were Bea Benaderet, Leora Thatcher, Earle Ross, Jerry Hausner, Elvia Allman, Sandra Gould, and Jim Backus. The announcer was John "Bud" Hiestand. Victor Miller and his orchestra were the musicians.

Limited success
A review in the trade publication Billboard seemed to portend the program's demise. The review focused on the April 1, 1947, episode, commenting: After more than five months ... the Mel Blanc program still seems to be groping. Probably most responsible for its failure to come anywhere near the show-type average, or to top programs aired opposite, is the scripting, the production contributing to a lesser extent. Writers seem to have been misled by Blanc's vocal versatility into trying to introduce too many odd characters ...

After citing a number of specific examples, the reviewer concluded:Blanc still has great potentials [sic]. If Colgate [the sponsor], Sherman-Marquette [the advertising agency] or the writers can find the right formula, plus a production with pace, the show will get the cohesion it lacks now. As it stands, it'll take a lot of doing to edge the Hooper higher.

Less than two months later, the same publication announced the end of The Mel Blanc Show. Billboard's May 24, 1947, issue contained a story that reported, "Fate of the Mel Blanc show has reportedly been sealed by bank-roller Colgate-Palmolive Peet, who is understood to have ordered the show dropped at end of the current cycle, June 24." The story briefly referred to "a general retrenchment program now being mulled" by the company.

The Digital Deli Too website cited another factor in the program's fate as follows: There's no question that Blanc's truest fans would have loved simply 25 minutes of Mel Blanc reading a telephone book in various dialects. But that's not how CBS and Colgate billed The Mel Blanc Show; it was promoted as a situation comedy-variety show, competing with at least twelve other similar situation comedy-variety programs of the era--many of them very highly rated.

The program did, indeed, end its run June 24, 1947.

References

External links
 42 streaming episodes of The Mel Blanc Show from Archive.org
 Jerry Haendiges Vintage Radio Logs: The Mel Blanc Show
 Mel, the Lion-Hearted – a "story written for Radio Mirror (in which) you meet Mel Blanc just as he's heard in his Fix-It Shop program ..."

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American comedy radio programs
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Ailbhe Reddy signs publishing deal with BDi Music
Words: Stephen Byrne
Article Published: August 23, 2017
Irish singer songwriter Ailbhe Reddy has signed a worldwide publishing deal with BDi Music.
The London based company's other clients include a wide array of music and television stars such as Grammy Award winning songwriter Amy Wadge (Ed Sheeran/Dua Lipa), Charlotte Church, Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant and Sue Perkins.
This news comes as no surprise to GoldenPlec, as we spotted BDi Music's Sarah Liversedge at Ailbhe's Glastonbury set this summer.
You can catch Ailbhe Reddy on tour in Ireland this October, including a date at Whelan's on Oct 21st.


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Air France opens in April a new route between Malaga and Toulouse
The French airline Air France connects Malaga airport and Toulouse in southern France from next April 1. This new route will have a frequency of three flights a week, every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The announcement was made along with more new connections of the airline in the Spanish market for next year.
In this context, Air France reported its intention to operate direct flights from Barcelona to Marseille from next March 25, from Seville and Malaga to Toulouse from April 1 and from Barcelona to Nice from April 3, with the beginning of the tourist season.
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Charles Townes, optics and the "Golden Goose"
As photonics leaders in the US put their case for funding research to politicians, the laser pioneer picks up Washington's new award.
Charles Townes, 1964 Nobel Laureate for his part in the pioneering research that led to the development of the laser, has picked up further recognition for his work as a winner of the very first "Golden Goose" awards.
Set up to highlight the value of state-funded basic research in the US, the new awards represent a bipartisan political effort to educate both Congress and the general public about the human and economic benefits of such work. Six members of Congress in all - four Democrat and two Republican - are endorsing the Golden Geese.
Democrat Congressman for Tennessee Jim Cooper is the main political force behind the awards, coming up with the "Golden Goose" name partly in response to the notorious "Golden Fleece" awards handed out regularly by another Democrat politician, the late William Proxmire. In the 1970s and 1980s, Proxmire highlighted apparently absurd federal research grants as examples of government profligacy.
Cooper has hooked up with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and various other scientific bodies to make the awards, which are intended to honor past work that has demonstrably led to beneficial new technologies – rather than the future promise of current research efforts.
Aside from Townes, the first set of awards also recognizes Osamu Shimomura, Martin Chalfie and Roger Tsien for their discovery of green fluorescent protein, and Jon Weber, Eugene White, Rodney White and Della Roy for their work on coralline ceramics that that ultimately led to the development of human-compatible bone grafts.
US "falling behind" as funding declines
All of the awardees, who are to receive their prizes at a ceremony in Washington, DC, on September 13, began their research in the 1950s and 1960s, with funding from the National Science Foundation, US Navy and the National Institutes of Health.
Congressman Cooper and AAAS chief executive Alan Leshner revealed the first of their Golden Geese in an article published by the Washington Post on September 9. In it, they wrote that the US risked falling behind other nations that are increasing their funding of science and technology development while the US is cutting back.
"We need to get serious about science," they wrote. Highlighting how basic research can have unexpected pay-offs, they also pointed out: "Charles Townes is hailed as a primary architect of laser technology. Early in his career, though, he was reportedly warned not to waste resources on an obscure technique for amplifying radiation waves into an intense, continuous stream."
Cooper and Leshner also compared negatively the level of science funding in the US with that in other countries, arguing that although US science funding had increased 10% since 1999 (as a percentage of the economy), in other countries it has risen much more quickly. In China it has increased at ten times the US rate; in Korea six times and Taiwan five times. Equivalent spending in Finland, Germany and Israel has grown about twice as fast as the US, they claimed, warning:
"In the US, additional budget cuts have been proposed to R&D spending for non-defense areas. If budget-control negotiations fail, drastic across-the-board cuts will take effect in January that could decimate entire scientific fields."
Steven Chu
Photonics goes to Washington
Coincidentally, representatives of the US photonics community were in Washington the day before the Golden Goose Awards ceremony, to state their case for funding a public-private national photonics initiative – as proposed by the recent National Academy of Science (NAS) report on the wide-ranging impact and importance of the technology.
That case appears to have some high-profile backing, both political and industrial. Keynote speakers at two events designed to underscore the importance of optics and photonics to federal agency staff and at a Congressional R&D Caucus entitled "Lighting the Way to American Prosperity" included Secretary of Energy Steven Chu and former Intel president Craig Barrett.
In an interview earlier this week with SPIE's CEO Eugene Arthurs, Barrett echoed Jim Cooper, pointing out that just about every other major economic power – notably the European Union, in particular Germany – had singled out optics and photonics as a key technology for the 21st century. "Unless the US continues to aggressively pursue research and basic technology development in this area, we'll fall behind," said Barrett. Interestingly, his old company has recently taken matters into its own hands in the area of lithography development, via its equity and long-term R&D investment in key equipment supplier ASML.
Tough decisions
Philip Bucksbaum from the Optical Society (OSA), which co-sponsored the Capitol Hill event along with SPIE, the American Physical Society and the IEEE Photonics Society, summed up the aim of the events in Washington, saying: "It is our hope that the optics and photonics community will use the [NAS] report to bring private industry, universities and government partners together to enable greater economic growth and many more life-enhancing technologies through the expansion of optics and photonics."
"Today, US agencies and institutions are facing difficult funding decisions due to looming budget cuts and a tight fiscal climate," Bucksbaum added. "As the federal government determines how to prioritize funding levels for science and technology programs, our community can use this landmark study to support those decisions, as it provides specific examples of the technological and economic value of optics and photonics in a broad range of sectors."
Other speakers at the events included Thomas Baer from the Stanford Photonic Research Center, entrepreneur and private astronaut Greg Olsen, now of Princeton University, and Martin Richardson of the Townes Laser Institute at the University of Central Florida.
Mike Hatcher is the Editor in Chief Optics.org
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AUSTRALIA – Australia's Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has warned Beijing against militarising the South China Sea following reports that China has installed missile systems in the Spratly Islands for the first time.
- China has reportedly installed anti-ship cruise missiles and surface-to-air missiles in South China Sea.
- The White House said it had raised its concerns directly with Beijing.
- Multiple countries have competing claims for strategic reefs and islands in the South China Sea.
US news network CNBC reported on Thursday that China had installed anti-ship cruise missiles and surface-to-air missile systems on three outposts in the South China Sea, citing sources with direct knowledge of US intelligence.
Bishop would not say if the Australian Government had intelligence confirming that – but said if the reports were accurate, then the Government would be worried.
"If the media reports are accurate then the Australian government would be concerned because this would be contrary to China's stated aspiration that it would not militarise these features," Bishop said.
"China of course has a unique responsibility as a permanent member of the Security Council to uphold peace and security around the world.
The United States has also warned China that militarising the sea will have consequences.
Huckabee Sanders did not say what the consequences might be.
A US official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said US intelligence had seen some signs that China had moved some weapons systems to the Spratly Islands in the past month or so, but offered no details.
CNBC quoted unnamed sources as saying that according to US intelligence assessments, the missiles were moved to Fiery Cross Reef, Subi Reef and Mischief Reef in the Spratly Islands within the past 30 days.
China's foreign ministry said it has irrefutable sovereignty over the Spratlys and that necessary defensive deployments were for national security needs and not aimed at any country.
"Those who do not intend to be aggressive have no need to be worried or scared," Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said.
CNBC said the YJ-12B anti-ship cruise missiles allowed China to strike vessels within 295 nautical miles.
It said the HQ-9B long-range, surface-to-air missiles could target aircraft, drones and cruise missiles within 160 nautical miles.
Eric Sayers, a former consultant to the commander of the US Pacific Command, called the missile deployment "a major escalation".
"When China sees that it can get away with these types of actions with little cost – as they did all through 2015 and 2016 – it only makes it more likely they will keep pressing," Sayers said.
Last month, US Admiral Philip Davidson, nominated to head US Pacific Command, said China could use its "forward operating bases" in the South China Sea to challenge the US regional presence and "would easily overwhelm the military forces of any other South China Sea claimants".


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Defining Variables
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Simplifying Expressions and Combining Like Terms
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Simplifying Expressions and Combining Like Terms - Concept
Expressions are put into their simplest form so as not to be confusing or too complex. One way of simplifying expressions is to combine like terms. By combining terms we can shorten and simplify our expressions, making them easier to read. Like terms often contain the same variable or variables.
distributive property coefficient like terms expression
As you move into your study of Algebra, there's a whole lot of vocabulary to keep straight in your brain. Here is a bunch of words we're going to go over, like terms are pieces of an expression that contain same variables raised to the same powers or same exponents. Let me give you an example, lets say I had 3x and 3x squared. Those are not like terms is because I have the same letter, I both have x's but this one has an x squared, has different exponent. If I stick in there 4x squared, now these ones would be like terms because they both have x squared pieces. Don't be thrown off by this big number out front doesn't matter if they're the same or different. To look for like terms you're only looking for the variables with the same exponents.
Those big numbers out front actually have a name and they are called "Coefficients." A coefficient is the number that is multiplied by a variable. So in these problems the coefficient was 3, that coefficient was 3, that coefficient is 4. An expression is an Algebraic statement without an equal sign, so if I were to write 3x squared plus 2 that's an Algebraic statement no equal sign, it's an expression. As soon as I stick in there an equal sign like equals 10 suddenly that became, that become, that becomes an Algebraic equation. Equation means it has that equal sign, and one more other thing to keep in mind, sometimes in your text book if your text book has like kind of tricky wording it'll say something like, simplify or will say simplify 3x squared plus 2x squared and that would mean you will combine like terms. Or it might write 3x squared plus 2x squared equals, with nothing there. Don't be confused, this is not an equation suddenly; this doesnt, isn't actually a proper Math notation because we need to have 3x squared plus 2x sqyared equal to 5x squared, now it becomes an equation. So things to keep in mind are these vocabulary words, one more time with like terms you're looking at the exponents and their powers only you don't care about the coefficients those can be different.
An expression is just a Mathematical statement without an equal sign, as soon as I stick an equals to something else that's when it becomes an equation.
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After shakedown off the West Coast, Ibex departed San Pedro, California, on 23 January 1944, arriving Noumea, New Caledonia, on 18 February. Operating as a floating storage ship she transported gasoline and lube oil in the South Pacific for the next eight months. From October until the end of World War II she operated with Servron 8, Third Fleet, which supplied the fighting units during the most crucial months of the war.

After VJ Day she remained in the Far East servicing the occupation forces; then returned to the United States early in 1946.  Ibex decommissioned at Norfolk, Virginia, on 28 June 1946 and was returned to the Maritime Commission on 30 June. In 1948 she was sold to T. J. Stevenson Company, Inc. and renamed Helen Stevenson.

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Writer of short stories, and novel, some historical, some contemporary set in Anglesey, North Wales; Middleton, near Manchester; West Yorkshire.
Review of 'Walking the Invisible' by Michael Stewart
An inspirational journey in thought and time
What I like very much about this book, and liked from the start, was simply the feel of it. It's a book about going on walks, and about the Brontes - Patrick, Branwell, Emily, Anne and Charlotte - and you know from the outset that you couldn't find a more companionable guide or walking mate than Michael Stewart. It is a serious book, of course, but it contains lots of mirth. There is also Wolfie, the patient dog who accompanies every walk, shares the tent when necessary, and who must be the most Bronte savvy dog in the entire universe.
Michael Stewart begins by telling us of his own background, educated at a run-down comp in Salford, giving little to its students and expecting little from them, and from there to a job in a factory. The journey from this unpromising start to the inspirational figure who created the Bronte Stones project, who wrote 'Ill-Will', an imaginative recreation of the years when Heathcliff absented himself from Wuthering Heights, is, in part, the journey which 'Walking the Invisible' takes.
It is about places which had connections with the members of the Bronte family at various times in their lives, taking in Haworth, of course, Thornton, Hartshead, Scarborough, Liverpool, Hathersage, Luddenden Foot and others. Exploring the places, the landscapes, the buildings, the paths, talking to people as he walks – to locals and to other experts – Michael Stewart finds his way, as closely as it is possible to do – into the way the thoughts and feelings of the individual members of the Bronte family were influenced by these places, and uncovers some fascinating and partly unanswered questions about both the writings and the writers.
The book is accompanied by sketches, notes and maps, so that in a way it is reminiscent of Wainwright, and could well act as a practical guide for readers who wish to follow in Michael Stewart`s [and the Brontes'] footsteps. If I say that I am planning to read my way through the Bronte works again, to follow up on various books cited in the bibliography, and to embark myself on a number of long walks (which I may, however, have to break down into manageable chunks) you will be able to judge what an impact this book has had on me.
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Q: HP 4TB SATA Midline in D2600 - what disk make is HP using & why WD RE4 don't work? Does anyone know what make of disk HP are using in their 4TB SATA Midline & why WD RE4 don't work?
So we use D2600 crates with HP 2TB disks, and just buy WD2003FYYS - pop them in old HP caddies. bonus: 5yr warranty, half price of HP.
We just tried a set of 4TB disks WD4000FYYZ, and each time the D2600 is powered up, random disks are labled as failed (different every restart). Odd, as D2600 sees disks and creates arrays fine - it just incorrectly fails disks that on restart.

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*If anyone knows what disks HP ship, that would be great as we can buy those

*Does anyone know if firmware updates for D2600 are likely to make these 4TB disks work in the future, or why the disks might be causing the error. Guess I've a dozen 4TB disks that don't work.

Thanks! Robin
[summary: no answers as of 01/05/2012: My testing indicates non-HP WD2003FYYS work fine in MSA60 an D2600, WD4000FYYZ are seen only in the D2600, but are failed on server-restart (ie work in neither)

A: This is probably not an intentional failure on HP's part. Since the failed drive changes with reboot, I would more likely suspect a bad firmware interaction between the drives and the controller, which is why the 2TB drive works but the 4TB doesn't. WD would be more motivated to research and fix than HP so I would start there.
Side note: the reason that the fans spin at full speed with certain drive models is that temperature reporting is frequently a broken feature, especially on non-enterprise drives. When the controller/enclosure can't get a reliable reading it errs on the side of caution and spins up the fans.

A: HP was making non-HP drives appear as bad at least three years ago.  The controller appears to read the drive firmware and when it finds non-HP code, the drive is failed.
I have made non-HP drives work in a G5 server but when another genuine HP drive failed, the HP tech mentioned the non-HP drive and that he could deny service.  He did the repair.  The HP drives were Western Digital and we used WD RE4 drives.  I tried to change firmware but tool would not "see" the drive as a target.
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Jane Fonda has proved that she's so much more than just an actress. The 83-year-old has an impressive background in activism, advocating for gender equality and action in the climate crisis. If you've seen Fonda's impressive Fire Drill Friday events, you know she's passionate about making changes in the world.
Aside from all of this, Jane Fonda is also a mother. Her three children are all grown up today, but she's still working at her relationships with them. Though she never considered herself a bad parent, in 2017 she shared that there was a lot she wish she'd done differently. "I regret that I wasn't a better parent," she told The Edit. "I didn't know how to do it. But you can learn, so I studied how to be a parent. It's never too late" (via Today).
Her relationships with her kids are healthy, but she's still working on them nonetheless. "I am trying to make up for what I didn't know before," she noted. "When I die, I want my family to be around me. I want them to love me and I have to earn that. I'm still working at it."
Jane Fonda has two daughters and a son
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Fonda found love many times in her life. Her first marriage was at 28-years-old to director Roger Vadim in August 1965 (per PopSugar). Three years later, the couple welcomed their first child, Vanessa Vadim. Fonda was thrilled to become a mom, but she struggled with postpartum depression, as she revealed to Vanity Fair in September 2011. "I just felt that I had failed—that nothing was turning out the way it was supposed to, not the birth, not the nursing, not my feelings for my child or (it seemed to me) hers for me," she shared.
Fonda would spend a lot of time away from Vanessa throughout her childhood. Between traveling for her activism, splitting custody with Vadim after the two divorced, and sometimes being swept away by her own career, she developed regrets. Meanwhile, Vanessa was growing into her own passions. She was bit by the activism bug like her mom, but she also had some of her dad's passion for filmmaking. She's worked as a writer, producer, director, and more on multiple projects throughout the years (via IMDb).
Jane Fonda welcomed her second child in her second marriage
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Fonda and Roger Vadim spent some years separated before finally getting divorced. Just three days after that divorce was finalized, she married activist Tom Hayden (per Chicago Times). Fonda was already pregnant with her second child at the time. Troy Garity was born on July 7, 1973, given his paternal grandmother's maiden name as his surname so that he could escape the baggage that came with the Fonda and Hayden names (per The Telegraph).
Despite his surname, Garity found his way into the family business on both ends. Not only has he gotten involved as an activist with a number of groups, but he also kicked off his acting career in the late '90s. He secured roles here and there throughout the early 2000s, most notably appearing in the Barbershop films. Since then, he's landed a number of TV gigs, including spots on The Playboy Club, Ballers, and Shooter (via IMDb).
Jane Fonda adopted her third child
Toward the end of Fonda and Hayden's marriage, she encountered a young girl raised by Black Panther parents. Mary Luana Williams' life was riddled with family members in the throes of addiction when she was sent to Fonda's summer camp in the late '70s (via Parade). By the time she was 14, Williams moved in with the actress.
Moving to Hollywood is a shock for most people. For the young teen, it was otherworldly. "My first impression was that L.A. made you want to look up," she wrote about the experience. "I looked up at the tall buildings, the palm trees and the billboards hawking movies and high-end office space instead of cigarettes and cheap liquor like in Oakland. Even the sky itself seemed higher and brighter despite the smog. In Oakland I never looked at the sky."
Fonda supported her daughter through the ups and downs of her life, even as she chose activism over material living. She even offered her full support when Williams wanted to reconnect with her birth family. "I was 14 years old and a minor when I went to live with Jane," Williams wrote in a piece for O Magazine . "She could have revoked and legally challenged the situation at any time. But she didn't. As a child, I both feared the day she'd drag me back and resented her for not staking a claim on me. I had grown up thinking she didn't care."


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Dad: But they don't share a border.
Me: Well I don't know what to tell you. There's the US flag and I also see the UK flag. However that happened, it did.
Dad: … but they don't share a border.
Me: I KNOW!!! There has to be some other reason they're flying those flags right at that spot.
Dad: It's a picture of a border. Canada and Mexico share a border with us, but that doesn't look like the Canada or Mexico flags.
Me: I think at least two of the Canadian provinces have the UK flag as part of their flag. Maybe this is the border between the US and one of those provinces.
Dad: Part of the flag. But this looks like the entire UK flag. And I don't see the Canadian leaf flag anywhere. We don't share a border with the UK. Only Canada and Mexico.


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The activities and objectives set forward by the professor are not quite on the face but, the destruction message comes out quite obvious on the face. However, to decipher the hidden riddle Holmes sets out on the venture and gears up for an intellectual battle with the Professor.


Pests can be anywhere in the Shelton, Washington area, and if you do not have them removed by a pest control specialist as quickly as possible, you may find they have caused extensive harm to your property. Even if your Shelton, WA property is not harmed by the pests, you may find yourself coping with a nasty bite or other illness as a result of the pests. With that said, you actually have a pretty good chance of spotting these pests before they cause damage or illness upon you and your Shelton property as long as you keep your eyes open. Regardless of how many pests you find or believe to be on your Shelton property, do not be reluctant to call our exterminators at ICR Pest Detectives at 888-412-4608 at this time.
Can Shelton, WA Pests be Dangerous?
If you are not cautious, you may find that the pests have already began eating through substantial portions of the wood and furnishings in your Shelton, WA residence, which is a horrible sight. Leaving you with an unpleasant and itchy bite or some form of disease is another thing many pests are effective at accomplishing. If you are like many people, you likely do not want either kind of pests in your home or office, which is why you need to be on the lookout for these pests. Having said that, some of these can be difficult to spot, so you must also pay close attention to damage in your home or office as well as changes in the health of people in your home or office.
Our exterminator services specialists who participate in regular training will be there at your Shelton, WA location to help if you do identify pests. Our bed bug extermination professionals are able to complete the job so easily as a result of their industrialized equipment and high level of knowledge in the industry. When a pest control specialist employed by us comes to your site, they will ensure that the pests do not return soon after we leave. Sometimes, this means doing simple things like finding a window that is slightly open, but it can also entail resealing vent work. Even if we do not make the same amount of money per hour handling your needs, we would rather take our time and do it properly. Furthermore, you can always count on our bed bug extermination team to arrive in a timely manner.
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You are making your Shelton, WA business vulnerable to all kinds of issues if pests have made themselves a new home inside. Creating a substantial amount of aesthetic damage to your property or various furnishings inside of your business is just one thing that pests may cause. Then, there are some pests, such as rodents, that have a tendency to carry various diseases, which may cause your patrons to become sick. Wasps, spiders along with other insects that are similar in nature could also sting or bite your clients, which is definitely not a good thing. Customers might also inform others about the pest control issues you have, which is horrible publicity. Pest control difficulties can sometimes cause a business to go out of business because the customers are literally afraid to return. Inspection agencies in the region also have a major tendency to fine restaurants for these types of issues, which is horrible news unless you were seeking to throw away money. You can see the damage these pests are beginning to cause fairly early after their entrance, so you can avoid a catastrophe if you stay on your toes.
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Sierra Leone poll candidate plans legal challenge
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Sierra Leone votes in delayed presidential run-off
Sierra Leone court lifts order halting presidential election
Sierra Leone fraud voting presidential election legal challenge Maada Bio
Opposition candidate and former military junta leader Julius Maada Bio takes his oath as Sierra Leone's new president in Freetown on Wednesday.
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The losing candidate in Sierra Leone's presidential election, Samura Kamara, said the voting was marred by fraud and he plans to launch a legal challenge to the result.
Opposition candidate and former military junta leader Maada Bio was declared victor in the election late on Wednesday with 51.81% of votes and was sworn in hours later.
"Those results do not reflect the many concerns raised by the party about the massive ballot-stuffing, over-voting, fraudulent voter registers and other electoral irregularities," Samura Kamara said in an address on state TV after the vote was announced.
"We are challenging the results and we will be taking the appropriate legal actions to get redress and have the result overturned.
The comments from the former foreign affairs minister and ruling All People's Congress (APC) candidate follow a tense but mostly peaceful campaign to replace outgoing President Ernest Bai Koroma, who could not seek re-election due to term limits.
The relatively smooth transition came as a relief to the country of 7 million people, who in the 1990s endured a civil war fueled by the diamond trade. Since then, its economy has been crippled by the Ebola epidemic in 2014 and 2015 and a recent slump in commodity prices.
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Since its inception in 1983, the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition has celebrated the work of wildlife artists and artisans from across the globe. And every year, the anticipation builds as participants and supporters of the annual event wait for the announcement of who will be the featured SEWE artist. From what appears to be a "who's who" list of experts, one person and a single painting are chosen to share this honor.
The chosen artist's work is displayed as the focal point of the event and serves as the subject of the official SEWE event poster.
"The featured artist is selected by a panel of rotating jurors. The panel is strategic in their selection to ensure the featured piece and featured body of work is varied from year to year," according to Natalie Wooten Henderson, SEWE's art curator.
Reviewing the first SEWE souvenir brochure online was quite nostalgic for me. My father served as a Charleston City Council member in the early 1980s, and periodically the mayor would ask him to represent the city at various events during the year. One such year, he was asked to welcome a group of wildlife artists and artisans at a local downtown hotel for the kickoff of a new art exposition. Dad asked my mother to drive him to the event and to wait out front because it would not take long to address the crowd of about 100 people.
Mother waited, and Dad gave his warm welcome to the group. Entering the car after his speech, he commented that the attendees were such nice people and that he sincerely hoped that the event would "fly" – that it would eventually succeed. Since that February morning, the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition has grown from that small group to more than 40,000 attendees from all over the world. The event has flown indeed and now soars to new heights every year.


DobraVaga is an exhibition and project space, gallery and open studio of various artistic languages, styles and content. The program places an emphasis on the aesthetic reflections of the younger generation of artists, the generation that represents the junction of (possi/a)bilities, explorations and current contexts of artistic production in the modern age. The mission of the new artistic initiative is to encourage creativity that does not accede to the established definition that the art world depends only on the classic artistic market. That is why DobraVaga focuses on new, engaged and innovative formats, using them to actively support, encourage and promote fresh releases of artistic stories and original artistic practices.
Just like at the nearby marketplace, DobraVaga offers its goods for sale, with an artist's work and the creative process valued more than the author's name. Selected artwork is classified into price ranges according to to the medium of expression and form. We evaluate it comprehensively, in close cooperation with the author. Fairness and trust are required to measure the goods, with the scale acting as the intermediary between the vendor and the buyer, as well as the artist and the lover of art. DobraVaga (from an old Slovenian expression for "add a little more") is a venue embedded in the wonderful surroundings of the central city marketplace, designed by world famous Slovenian architect Jože Plečnik.


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Oil drilling is killing endangered beluga whales in Alaska, lawsuit alleges
Last week, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) revealed that Alaska's beluga whale population is still significantly declining, despite being protected under the Endangered Species Act, as PBS reported. The government agency's report shared a few potential threats to beluga whales, aka white whales — but the most significant threat to the marine mammals is clear: local oil and gas drilling. And luckily for the belugas, two organizations are already working to stop it.
On Friday, just a few days after the NOAA published its report, the two nonprofit organizations Cook Inletkeeper and the Center for Biological Diversity filed a formal notice of intent to sue the NOAA over this matter. Suing a government agency requires a 60-day waiting period after filing, so the lawsuit will not officially kick off until early April.
Specifically, the groups are suing NOAA for giving the petroleum company Hilcorp Alaska permission to "take" (harass or harm in any way) marine mammals who were in the way of its oil and gas drilling in Cook Inlet, despite the whales being protected under the Endangered Species Act, according to the AP.
Not only does "taking" the belugas harm them, but the noise from oil and gas operations (namely seismic blasting) can hurt belugas' hearing abilities; this can in turn affect belugas' ability to communicate with each other using echolocation (which is often how they find food).
Environmental groups sue to halt Alaska oil drilling after Beluga whale numbers plummet from 1,300 to 279 https://t.co/pd7oYJUJS9
— The Independent (@Independent) February 1, 2020
In the CBD's notice of intent, the group asks the NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service to revoke its authorization of all oil and gas operations (and "taking" of belugas) in Cook Inlet "until a new legally required consultation is completed."
"Hilcorp should do the right thing and abandon its plans for new drilling in Cook Inlet," said Bob Shavelson, advocacy director for Cook Inletkeeper, in the CBD's press release. Shavelson also noted that Cook Inletkeeper has been advocating for the Cook Inlet Beluga whale to be labeled as endangered (and therefore receive government protection) since 2008.
The NOAA has in fact listed Cook Inlet belugas as endangered under the Endangered Species Act since 2008, and the agency says it is "committed to conserving beluga whales and protecting and rebuilding depleted and endangered populations."
However, the NOAA's latest numbers do not reflect a commitment to protecting endangered beluga whales.
The report that the NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service released last Tuesday revealed that a median estimate of just 279 beluga whales remain in Cook Inlet, according to the AP. In 1979, Cook Inlet contained about 1,300 belugas, and the population has gone down by about 2.3 percent each year over the past few years, the National Marine Fisheries Service said, as reported by Reuters.
Federal marine mammal authorities say the population of endangered beluga whales in Alaska's Cook Inlet is estimated to be smaller and declining more quickly than previously thought. https://t.co/6xpPycbjiJ
— AP West Region (@APWestRegion) January 29, 2020
"The tragic decline of these lovely little whales spotlights the risk of allowing oil exploration in their habitat," Julie Teel Simmonds, an attorney at the Center for Biological Diversity, said in a statement. "If we're going to save these belugas, the Trump administration must cancel permission for the oil industry to use seismic blasting and pile driving in Cook Inlet. These animals are hanging on by a thread, and we can't let them be hurt even more."
It's clear that not enough is being done to protect Cook Inlet's beluga whales. If the CBD and Cook Inletkeeper win their upcoming lawsuit and drilling in Cook Inlet gets banned, it will be interesting to see if it helps improve the area's beluga populations.


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This area of concentration in training for the Ph.D. combines social history approaches with history of thought approaches. Adapting the "History of Concepts" method made famous in European historical studies and reflecting departmental interest in the intersection of Christianity with popular culture and countercultures as well, this focus reads documents of any type as indices of sociopolitical and cultural struggle and development.
Typical of the approach in an American setting is a recent dissertation dealing with the sociopolitical agenda encoded within contemporary American dispensationalist novels (e.g., Left Behind). The methodology has also been applied to high culture theology in Europe and to contemporary mass media scripts. Thus, the approach has proven portable.
Overall the goal of the program is to enable students to teach both modern and Reformation/Catholic Reformation areas (along with topics in religious studies as a whole) in a general program while encouraging them to carry out significant research on Christianity in modern culture in ways consistent with the methodological emphases of the contemporary academy. Whether working in Protestant or Catholic areas, students gain a working acquaintance with the standard historiography from Adolf Harnack and Ernst Troeltsch forward to Sydney Ahlstrom and Catherine Albanese.
Course work can allow acquisition of significant familiarity with both basic contours of the tradition since Luther and Jonathan Edwards as well as attention to the intersection with modern cultural criticism in its roots (e.g., Romantics, Schleiermacher, Marx, Burckhardt, Nietzsche, Freud, Jung) and its recent branches (e.g., Norman O. Brown, Paul Virilio). Course work has also opened up new approaches in dealing with popular culture in film and television as documents of popular discontent.
Likewise, current departmental research and teaching areas now unfolding encompass religion in countercultures and in the human potential movement, offering additional modes of helping the program at the advanced level to feed into the research focus described above.
Among the faculty of special interest in these connections are Professor John Stroup, (whose publications have moved from European Enlightenment themes to the religious and social-critical agenda in works like Fight Club) along with Professor Jeffrey Kripal (who commands a broad knowledge of comparative and cultural-critical themes intersecting with the reception of philosophy of religion in a multicultural and countercultural context) and Professor Anthony B. Pinn (whose interests and publications address theological themes and religious sensibilities in cultural production, as well as theoretical challenges to theological discourses of liberation offered by popular culture).
Psychology of religion, modern Jewish thought, and early Christian origins are allied fields strongly represented within the Department of Religion itself, while the History and Philosophy Departments offer deep resources for the study of the social and intellectual framework of both American and European Christian thought and practice.
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Maisie Richardson-Sellers (The Originals), who has a role in the upcoming Star Wars movie, will play a lead in Of Kings And Prophets, ABC's drama pilot written by Adam Cooper & Bill Collage and directed by Jeffrey Nachmanoff, which will be filmed in South Africa. The project, from ABC Studios, is described as an epic biblical saga of faith, ambition and betrayal as told through the eyes of a battle-weary king (Roy Winstone), a powerful and resentful prophet and a resourceful young shepherd on a collision course with destiny. Richardson-Sellers, repped by UTA, UK's CAM, Luber Roklin and attorney James Adams, will play Michal, the youngest child of King Saul (Winstone).
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Efren Ramirez (Napolean Dynamite) has landed a role in the untitled Judah Miller comedy pilot. The single-camera project centers on a Tony Award-winning mother (Megan Hilty) and a risk-averse, cerebral father who are blessed with a son who is a natural-born competitive athlete. They are forced outside their parental comfort zones and into the high-octane world of youth sports. Ramirez, repped by Don Buchwald & Assoc. and Ken Jacobson Management, will play Jose Luis one "The Three Bears" — three large men (of varying sizes) who are Irene's gay Greek chorus. They are the one thing in the suburbs that remind Irene of her days living in Manhattan.
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