A newly approved shingles vaccine may be much more effective and longer-lasting than the existing vaccine, which has been around for about a decade.
One in 3 people will develop shingles (also known as zoster) in their lifetimes, most commonly as older adults. Many people don't realize how painful shingles can be, that it can lead to other major health issues, or that it's different from chickenpox — even though both diseases are caused by the same virus. Fortunately, the vaccine can prevent shingles and many of its related complications.
The new vaccine is expected to be widely available by early 2018 — just months after the federal committee that sets national vaccine guidelines voted to recommend immunization for nearly anyone ages 50 and older.
That's a full 10 years earlier than previously recommended.
In a rare decision, the committee also narrowly voted to endorse the new vaccine, Shingrix, over the existing one, Zostavax. The panel also recommended that people who were already vaccinated with the existing vaccine be revaccinated with the new one.
These policy decisions were based in part on evidence developed by researchers such as Lisa Prosser, Ph.D., M.S., who led an economic evaluation of the new vaccine. Prosser is a professor of pediatrics, health management and policy at the University of Michigan as well as director of U-M's Child Health Evaluation and Research Center and a member of the Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation.
As part of the Zoster Work Group of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), Prosser and her colleagues used decision science, economics and simulation modeling to judge the economic value of Shingrix.
Here, she shares more about this work, which represents the latest findings in her nearly 20-year career of evaluating the effectiveness and value of new health interventions to inform major policy decisions.
What factors were evaluated for the new shingles vaccine recommendations?
Prosser: The ACIP considers four categories of evidence when reviewing a new vaccine and also when considering expanded recommendations for existing vaccines: disease epidemiology and burden of disease, the effectiveness of the vaccine, vaccine safety and economics. Often, they'll look at a fifth category of feasibility, which looks at issues with implementation.
The importance of each as a category of evidence carries different weight for different vaccines and the public health questions at stake.
The Zoster Work Group was charged with identifying the key policy questions around zoster vaccine, and considering options for recommendations, by reviewing the body of evidence for both vaccines from the last few years.
I led an economic evaluation as part of a collaborative effort the CDC funded through a contract with U-M, which we've been working on over the past 18 months in preparation for the introduction of the new vaccine.
The new vaccine was approved by the Food and Drug Administration on Oct. 20 and then was reviewed by the ACIP the following Wednesday. The ACIP decision will guide the use of the vaccine when it comes on the market, which is expected in the next few weeks.
What were the key questions that your zoster vaccine analyses addressed?
Prosser: In our economic evaluation, we considered three policy questions. The first was to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of the new vaccine compared to both the existing vaccine and to no vaccination.
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Our second question was to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of subsequent vaccination with the new vaccine for individuals who had already received the existing vaccine, and to look at different intervals of time between the two vaccines and how that impacted cost-effectiveness.
And the third question — the policy question on the table for the ACIP — was whether they were going to make a preferential recommendation for the new vaccine over the existing vaccine.
We conducted a broad range of sensitivity analyses using simulation modeling to look at those questions, and from our results we were able to determine under what conditions Shingrix is likely to be the preferred vaccination strategy and under what proportion of simulations Zostavax would be the preferred vaccination candidate.
Why is a cost-effective analysis important in this kind of decision-making?
For almost all vaccines — and actually for most health interventions — there's an additional dollar investment required to produce a health gain. Our analyses looked at what we are getting back from that additional investment in terms of quality-adjusted years of life added.
In the United States, vaccine policy is one of the rare domains in which cost-effectiveness analysis is used routinely — it's a required part of the evidence that's considered for every single vaccine recommendation.
"In the United States, vaccine policy is one of the rare domains in which cost-effectiveness analysis is used routinely — it's a required part of the evidence that's considered for every single vaccine recommendation."
Prosser: It's important to keep in mind that we can't talk about the value of vaccines as a group — these assessments need to be made separately for each and every vaccine.
There's a common misconception that all prevention is cost-saving on the whole, meaning that upfront costs are offset by the costs avoided by disease prevention. But when we look at the evidence, preventive interventions are cost-saving at about the same rate as any other type of direct medical intervention. About 15 to 20 percent are cost-saving, but the vast majority actually require an investment to produce more health.
So we should be looking very carefully not just at the value of direct medical interventions, but also of preventive or public health programs as well.
What did your shingles vaccine evaluations find?
Prosser: The bottom line is that in about 95 percent or more of the simulations, which were based on data from clinical trials, published evidence and unpublished manufacturer data, Shingrix was the preferred vaccination strategy.
The analyses also supported vaccinating adults in the 50- to 59-year-old age range, something that had not been shown to be cost-effective with the existing vaccine, even though it is licensed for adults 50 and older and has been available for a decade now.
Revaccination with Shingrix for those previously vaccinated with Zostavax also looked very favorable in terms of cost-effectiveness.
This was the first time the ACIP has ever made a preferential recommendation for a brand-new vaccine, and it was the closest vote the committee had seen in more than 10 years.
What will be evaluated once Shingrix, the new vaccine, hits the market?
Prosser: Typically, the manufacturer will conduct observational studies for many years, following patients who were in the clinical trials to monitor for any adverse events and to answer questions around long-term vaccine effectiveness.
One of the issues with both of these vaccines is that effectiveness wanes over time. Our models assume that the new vaccine's effectiveness will last twice as long as the current vaccine's, but we're extrapolating that based on only a few years of data.
The new vaccine also requires two doses, whereas the current vaccine is just one dose — that's a potential implementation issue that we'll need to look at once people start getting the new vaccine.
As these data come in over time about how the vaccine is performing in the real world, we can feed that information back into our simulation model and re-evaluate how that changes the cost-effectiveness.
How does insurance cover new vaccines?
Prosser: Everything that is recommended as part of the ACIP vaccination schedule is covered under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), under the requirements for recommended preventive services, for all plans that adhere to ACA requirements.
In the U.S., the way that cost-effectiveness is most often used is actually not primarily for decisions about whether insurance should cover a service, but to help identify for which subgroups the intervention would be most cost-effective, so that we can target recommendations toward those who are likely to get the most benefit.
For example, cost-effectiveness analysis played a role in the decision to expand the recommendation to include adults between 50 to 59 years old.
In other parts of the world, cost-effectiveness analysis is used much more widely in health care decision-making, not just for vaccines but in other areas of preventive services. I've been collaborating with CDC for almost two decades now, and it's exciting and gratifying to be a part of one of the few areas of regulatory decision-making in the country that uses this type of research.


Congress is complicit in many of the mass murders taking place in our country.
Congress is complicit in many of the mass murders taking place in our country. They have the power to regulate how guns are sold. At a minimum, they should require universal, comprehensive background checks for all gun purchases, with a minimum purchase age of 21. They should reinstitute the total ban on the sale of assault-type weapons, automatics and bump stocks. They should require "red flag" laws that allow the confiscation of deadly weapons from individuals who have been shown to be a threat to themselves and others. Mental health professionals should have mandatory reporting of individuals who are not competent to possess deadly weapons for the safety of themselves and others; they do not have to reveal their patient's medical history or diagnosis.
We, unfortunately, cannot prevent all future mass shootings since our country already possesses more guns than we have citizens, and many are illegally in the hands of criminals. But we can do everything possible to prevent new guns from ending up in the hands of those who would harm us with them.


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If you're arriving here you likely didn't even know that I had a blog, which is because I generally didn't share my previous blog with much anyone else other than my family. The previous one was much simpler – all I had were my entries and that was it – no travel info, no comments, nada. I had so much more information to share though, so in order to accommodate the content that I am including now, I had to move to a new site. As a result, this new site remains a work in progress. Hopefully this blog can be everything my old one was, though, and more! Contact me with any feedback or ideas! Mil gracias!
I woke up this morning at 7AM, it was dark outside like usual. I got ready and hopped in the elevator to head to my car in the garage. I saw I had a missed call from Jacob, so I rang him up to see what the deal was. He then told me that it was snowing outside at his work in downtown Madrid and that I may not be able to drive to work. Sure enough, when I opened up the garage door of our parking structure I saw that the ramp was just starting to get covered in snow.
And it hasn't stopped since. It's been snowing like mad here! Massive snow flakes have been falling all day. I would say that we've had at least a foot or more of snow. Jacob is fortunately now home safely – the roads are an absolute mess. See it's not normal for it to snow like this in Madrid. Sure they might have a light snow once every couple of years, but nothing that sticks to the ground for very long. This, on the other hand, is a Tahoe-style winter wonderland. Being from San Francisco and only seeing snow on the rare occasions that I've headed to Tahoe or Seattle makes this extra exciting. I've been staring out the windows in complete awe all day long. I sense that the Madrileños feel similarly though….the news is covered with people making snowmen, having snowball fights and just plain enjoying the freakish, but fun weather.
I remember being in a doctor's office when I was five years old and my doctor telling me that I wouldn't have to get another shot until I was 15 years old – specifically the infamous tetanus shot. Well, I counted down the years until I turned 15, scared for my impending shot….but then I got smart and just decided not to mention that I needed it altogether. 15 came and went and I managed to avoid that horrendous shot for a total of 22 years! Sure, other shots came and went (wisdom teeth…oh and that small little back surgery I had), but overall I managed to avoid just about any shot (blood tests – who needs 'em?).
Last Thursday night I was in a holiday decorating frenzy, running in and out of the closet to fetch decorations. And then something terrible happened (OK, not that terrible, but the implications to me were terrible) – I stepped on one of those carpet staple things! It didn't hurt a bit, but drew the slightest bit of blood. Panic set in immediately. I dialed up the first doctor I could think of and was given the bad news – I should get the shot. At this moment I became a big supporter of the "second opinion" philosophy. I then called up Ben, whose Dad is a doctor, and sure enough he reported pretty much the same thing – that while the chances were slim that I would get tetanus, I would be a fool not to get the long overdue vaccination. Ahhh – I was hoping that there would be some excuse not to!!!!
Very lucky for me, Bob (Ben's dad) said that he could indeed give me the shot. While the thought of a shot was horrifying, being able to do it in the comfort of someone's home and with people I love and trust made it seem slightly more digestible. Trust me though, I weighed heavily whether I would rather get a shot or tetanus and the shot won by a very, very slim margin.
Saturday night I headed over to the Scribner house. I loaded up on booze and anxiety pills and was feeling pretty good. Bob told me it was time, and that he was just going to clean my arm…and before I even knew he was going to do it, it was done!!! People – usually I cry and possibly run when I have to get a shot! This time, I did it! No tears! I am mighty proud of myself.
Now I've just got to get over the fact that my left arm is twice the size of my right and crazy sore. Oh well – at least I got my shot! Now I am free to step on rusty nails with reckless abandon for the next 10 years!!!
Aside from confronting the biggest of my fears, I've actually been having a really great time at home. Seeing my friends and family has been so heart warming. Last weekend I even had the chance to meet up with my new email buddy, Heather. Yes, we met online, but that sounds bad – it wasn't a 90's-style chat room encounter, but rather it was via a somewhat professional social network because she was making plans to move to Madrid. She and I have bonded over our shared love of Spain, wine and especially chocolate – need I say more? She currently lives in LA, so Jacob and I met her half way in San Luis Obispo. There we had lunch, visited the beach and even did some wine tasting! It was a lovely day (despite my nervousness about the impending shot). I am hoping she will make it out to Madrid very soon!
I will be here for a few more days…time sure is flying. It sure is good to be home. I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday!
Wow, the last week has been a bit surreal! This last weekend was my birthday – Jacob wouldn't let me in on pretty much any of the details regarding what had been planned…and I had a feeling that my pleas for a puppy would go unanswered (and rightfully so). But little did I know what he had in store for me.
On Thursday of last week, Jacobo told me that he would like to meet me at my work for lunch. I headed down all seven floors to meet him outside. When I approached him he seemed really nervous, telling me that he had to show me something, that even though it wasn't my birthday, bla bla bla (it's really all a blur)…then he turned my around, and my dear friend Kenny was standing there!!! Oh my gosh, I screamed and cried, and cried some more, all on this busy street in the middle of Madrid. I spent the entire lunch and the rest of the day nearly sick from the shock of the surprise. Apparently Jacobo had been planning it for months, intricately coordinating to have Kenny fly out and blindside me completely! I have never been so pleasantly surprised in my life!
Nope, that wasn't on my radar at all. A dinner with the family and a couple friends, sure, but all of these wonderful, generous people came just to wish me a happy birthday and make me feel at home because they knew it would be my first birthday here and away from the States. Jacobo's sister, with the help of others, so generously coordinated and hosted the whole thing – his family continues to make me feel like this is my home away from home.
On top of everything else, here I am an ocean away and so many of my friends and family have called and/or sent emails, cards and packages, all making me feel so close even though I am so far away. What could have been a very lonely day was really one of the most special days ever. Oh, and they even threw a parade for me here in Madrid!! Ummm, ok, it wasn't actually for me, but you know that guy, what's his name – Christopher Columbus, that's right, he made his little discovery a few years back and as a result the 12th of October is Spain Day. Lucky ol' me gets my exact birthday off every year, no matter the day of the week ;). Not too shabby!
My friend Kenny will be here until this Friday, and then that same day, Jacob and I fly to Rome. I know, my life is way, way too rough, it's quite ridiculous actually. Jacobo has to work in Rome next week, so we are flying out early to enjoy the city. So, until next week, ciao!!!


The allegations of bribery began last spring when Sarah Clarke, a lobbyist, said that Thao's Campaign manager, Angela Marlow, asked for campaign contributions - what Clarke called a bribe. After reporting the allegations to St. Paul police the police department asked the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to investigate the allegations. The investigation was handled by the Scott County Attorney's Office because Marlow worked for Ramsey County at the time. The Scott County Attorney's Office announced through a letter to the Attorney's Office of the BCA on September 12th, "The mere request for a campaign donation, without some evidence of a proposed quid pro quo, is not illegal," reported the Pioneer Press.
The Pioneer Press went on to quote Thao, "Our campaign has remained strong because we believe in making St. Paul better for everyone. I've faced down bullies before - from the refugee camps to City Hall, and I will not back down until the people of St. Paul receive what they deserve in order to have a joyful and prosperous life."
The Star Tribune reported: "After analyzing the facts and applicable law, we believe there is insufficient information on which to prosecute," Neil Nelson, the county's chief deputy attorney, wrote in a letter to a special agent of the state Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
The lobbyist was from Dart Container Corp. Dart did not make a contribution to the campaign.
Thao released a video through Facebook after the announcement in which he says, "All along I've maintained in the strongest terms, since the very beginning, that these accusations were false and likely politically motivated by those who oppose our efforts to give all St. Paulites a voice and a seat at the table."
TakeAction Minnesota, an advocacy organization that endorsed Thao, issued a statement Tuesday reiterating their support. "In all the years we've known him, he's been in politics for the people. We are proud to endorse him. And we're proud to keep fighting with him to win this race and make St. Paul a great place for all people," said Dan McGrath, executive director of TakeAction Minnesota reported the Star Tribune.
MPR reported, "Thao's campaign manager, Angela Marlow, expressed relief at the news. 'It feels good to have everybody know what I've kind of known all along,' Marlow said. 'I have been a little bit confused about some of the events that happened and the way some of it played out. All the facts didn't seem to come out.'"
Thao's supporters continue to stand by him. "He is in third place when it comes to raising campaign cash for the St. Paul Mayor's race. Dai Thao may be in third place, but he's in second place in another important area: remaining account balances," reported the Pioneer Press. "The Thao campaign reported raising more than $171,000 to date, with $97,000 cash on hand."
Thank you for being there for me, my family, and the campaign team. I appreciate you with every ounce of love in my heart.
As you may know by now we are officially cleared by Scott County and the BCA. I want to thank them for doing a thorough investigation to clear my name and our campaign for the regular people.
We knew all along this was a coordinated political attack by a paid lobbyist and those who do not wish to have regular people at the table.
My message to them is I forgive them. In life we have to learn how to forgive even those who wish us harm. We have to forgive them and keep our eyes on the prize of creating a better more equitable world for our children and their children.
I will never stop fighting for the people of St. Paul, especially the regular people. We are moving forward with love in our hearts and urgency in our action to win in November. Join the campaign at www.daithao.org, be part of the movement that make St. Paul work for all the people.


Oats Chocolate Chip Cookies- easy and healthy cookie recipe made with oats/oats flour, wheat flour and chocolate chips! Yayyy finally I have tried my hands on cookies, happened to see this delicious cookie recipe in a magazine and tried. I was feeling so content after making this oats cookies as I got perfect cookies even though its my first attempt.
My little daughter loved this cookies so much and asked if I can make it often! This oats chocolate chip cookies are healthy compared to store bought biscuits and can be given to toddlers after one year. Check some more healthy cake and muffin recipes for Toddlers and Kids here.
Now Let's get on to check how to make this easy oats chocolate cookies.
Measure and keep all ingredients ready. Also preheat the oven to 180 degrees C for 10 minutes. Take ¾ cup of oats in a blender and grind it to a slightly coarse powder.
In a mixing bowl, take the grounded oats flour and add ¼ cup of wheat flour, salt and baking soda to it. Mix well.
Then take the butter in a vessel and melt it. Once the butter is melted, add vanilla essence. Give a quick stir.
Then add brown sugar to it. Mix well until the sugar is completely melted. Now add the boiled milk and mix it once again.
Add this butter sugar mix to the dry ingredients and start to knead the dough with your hands gently. Add chocolate chips and 1 tbsp of wheat flour and continue kneading until you get the sticky dough consistency.
Once the sticky dough consistency is reached, keep the cookie dough in refrigerator for 10 mins. In the meantime,line the cookie tray with cookie sheet/parchment paper. After 10 mins, take the cookie dough from the refrigerator and start making balls and flatten it using your palms.
Arrange the cookies and bake in the preheated oven for 25 -30 minutes (baking time depends on the size of the cookies and oven) at 180° C till cookies are browned at the bottom. Allow to cool in tray for 5 minutes until cool down completely and serve the cookies.
1. Measure and keep all ingredients ready. Also preheat the oven to 180 deg C for 10 minutes. Take 3/4 cup of oats in a blender and grind it to a slightly coarse powder. If using whole oats for making cookies, skip this step.
2. In a mixing bowl, take the grounded oats flour and add 1/4 cup of wheat flour, salt and baking soda to it. Mix well.
3. Then take the butter in a vessel and melt it. Once the butter is meleted, switch off the flame and add vannila essence. Give a quick stir.
4. Then add brown sugar to it. Mix well until the sugar is completley melted. Now add the boiled milk and mix it once again.
5. Add this butter sugar mix to the dry ingredients and start to knead the dough with your hands gently. Add chocolate chips and 1 tbsp of wheat flour and continue kneading until you get the sticky dough consistency.
6. Once the sticky dough consistency is reached, keep the cookie dough in refrigerator for 10 mins. In the meantime, line the cookie tray with a cookie sheet/parchment paper. After 10 mins, take the cookie dough from the refrigerator and start making balls and flatten it using your palms.
7. Arrange the cookies and bake in the preheated oven for 25 -30 minutes (baking time depends on the size of the cookies and oven) at 180° C till cookies are browned at the bottom. Allow to cool in tray for 5 minutes and serve the cookies.
The healthy oats chocolate chip cookies are ready to serve !
Adjust with wheat flour and milk while kneading the dough to reach the sticky dough consistency.
To get textured cookies use whole oats instead of oats flour .
The cookies stays well for a week at room temperature if stored in an airtight container.
Keep an eye on the oven after 20 minutes of baking and check cookies turned brown at the bottom though the cookies may look soft. After cooling down the cookies will turn crunchy.
You can even powder the sugar for making the process easy.
Mixing and measurements are most important for the perfect cookies.
Pls tell me how to measure 3/4th cup and 1/8 tsp.


There are a number of high profile players currently set to be out of contract by the end of the year.
A number of High Profile players are set to be out of contract at the end of the season. Looking at the options that are available at the moment, there is a team that could be made up of potential free signings.
Tim Krul - Starting in goal for our fantasy team would be Krul. The 29-year-old is currently on the books of Brighton. Krul has had a varied career to date. Time is still on the goalkeeper's side and he would be a good signing for most teams.
Glen Johnson - The former England right back is 33-years-old and seems to still have something to offer in the Premiership.
Robert Huth - Former German International is a commanding figure at center-back. Huth, 33 has had a history with injuries recently. If Huth can remain fit there should be a number of suitors vying for his signature.
Luke Shaw - Left-back Shaw is only 22-years of age but he appears to have had a falling out with Man Utd Manager Jose Mourinho.
It seems that Shaw's time at Old Trafford is quickly coming to an end. Shaw has recently been linked to a number of clubs, both in the premiership and abroad.
Mesut Ozil - One of the highest profile players on the list, the 29-year old has yet to sign a new contract. Ozil has been attracting a lot of interest both from home and abroad. One of the stumbling blocks is the large wage that the player is likely to demand.
Ross Barkley - Barkley is a player with bags of potential and time on his side.
Emre Can - Can has been a regular for Liverpool this season. Juventus have been following the player over the past year. If the German international doesn't sign a new contract at Anfield, it appears a move to Serie A may well be on the cards.
Alexis Sanchez - The star of the team is undoubtedly the talented Chilean. Sanchez has refused to be drawn on questions about his future. It appears that his future lies away from Arsenal.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic - Zlatan recently signed a new one-year deal at Old Trafford, citing unfinished business at the club. The age-defying Swede has plenty left to offer and a move to MLS has been rumored in the past few months.
Aaron Lennon - Former England and Spurs winger, Lennon is out of contract at Everton at the end of the season.
The player has struggled on and off the pitch recently. He will be hoping to get his career back on track. A move might be needed to reignite Lennon's playing career.
The subs bench offers a strong mix of potential and experience. Some of the players in our team might sign new contracts or some may even choose to retire at the end of the current campaign.


ASM's state-of-the-art conservation lab and preservation program attracts students from all over the world each year. The ASM Preservation Division, under the leadership of Dr. Nancy Odegaard (left), provides dynamic research opportunities and real-world educational experiences for a fleet of interns, visiting scholars, undergraduate and graduate students, and volunteers. Pictured here are two of the lab's recent interns, Betsy Burr and Nicole Peters, working together to treat an unstable ceramic vessel.
Arizona State Museum's conservation laboratory, established in the late 1970s, was the first, and remains the only, museum conservation laboratory in the state dedicated to the preservation of and technical research on anthropological collections.
A center of research and professional training, ASM's conservation lab is where science and culture connect. It is a shining example of the type of interdisciplinary research that is possible at the University of Arizona (UA). ASM conservators collaborate with museum colleagues, faculty in other UA units (e.g., the Accelerator Mass Spectrometry Laboratory, American Indian Studies, the School of Anthropology, the Department of Chemistry, the Drachman Institute, the Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research, the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and University Spectroscopy and Imaging Facilities), as well as colleagues across the nation and around the globe.
Since 1983, the state-of-the-art facility has been under the direction of conservator and professor Nancy Odegaard, Ph.D. Dr. Odegaard and her team conduct and facilitate research that has transformed the discipline of object conservation through the use of chemistry, engineering, scientific method, and anthropological principles. Dr. Odegaard's research leadership has resulted in the development of internationally recognized educational curricula for the care and handling of archaeological and ethnographic collections, a textbook on chemical characterization tests for objects of art and archaeology, and the first emergency response manual for university museums. Ground-breaking research has been shared with the world through books, chapters, journal articles, videos, presentations, and posters. Today, the lab continues to provide preventive and interventive conservation of ASM's vast collections, serves the public through workshops and queries, instructs scores of conservation students, and continues to conduct cutting-edge research, currently in areas such as nano-particle technology, imaging technology, and frozen technology.
ASM conservators also conduct hands-on preservation work in the field, teach in classroom settings, and lecture extensively. There is a long list of professional researchers, students, and community volunteers eager to participate in the lab's work.
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The growing demand for coding and marking systems for printing manufacturer's details, manufacturing and expiry date, ingredient list, and other details of the products in the food and beverage industry is driving the growth of the market.
The Turkey coding and marking systems market is projected to reach $120.4 million by 2023. The market growth is mainly driven by the growing applications of coding and marking systems in industries including food and beverage, automotive, chemicals, and others, in the country.
On the basis of technology, the Turkey coding and marking systems market is segmented into continuous inkjet, laser coding and marking, thermal ink jet, drop-on-demand, print and apply labelers, thermal transfer overprinting, and others. Of these, continuous inkjet has been the largest category in the Turkey coding and marking systems market, with an estimated contribution of more than 40.0% in 2017.
On the basis of end user, the Turkey coding and marking systems market is segmented into food and beverage, electrical and electronics, automotive and aerospace, chemical, healthcare, and others. Of these, food and beverage was the largest category, with an estimated revenue contribution of more than 45% in 2017.
Emergence of environment-friendly coding technologies is identified as the major trend in the Turkey coding and marking systems market. Manufacturers of coding and marking systems are focusing on decreasing the use of hazardous solvents such as methyl ethyl ketone (MEK), reducing the content of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and preventing smearing to decrease the negative environmental impact of coding and marking.
Some of the major players operating in the Turkey coding and marking systems market are Danaher Corporation, Hitachi Ltd., Dover Corporation, Matthews International Corporation, Domino Printing Sciences plc, and Savema Markalama ve Kodlama Makinalari San. Tic. Ltd. Sti. (Savema).


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Beijing: Summary of Persecution Between Late 2015 and April 2016
June 10, 2016 | By a Minghui correspondent in Beijing
(Minghui.org) According to data compiled by Minghui.org, 18 Beijing residents were sentenced to prison for practicing Falun Gong between late 2015 and April 2016. In addition, 6 Falun Gong practitioners were tried and are currently awaiting verdicts, 3 are formally arrested and facing trial, and 5 were arrested and are still detained without formal approval of their arrests.
Moreover, between February and April of this year, 64 people were arrested and over 18 were harassed by police or local officials for their belief in Falun Gong.
18 Sentenced Between 2015 and April 2016
Eighteen Falun Gong practitioners were sentenced to prison terms ranging from 1 year to 7.5 years between October 2015 and April 2016. Some have been detained for two years; some were sentenced without the authorities notifying their families or lawyer as required by law. The mean sentence was 3.56 years, and the median was 4 years.
6 Tried and Awaiting Verdicts
Six practitioners were tried or scheduled to be tried, but no verdict was given or no information about the trials is available.
Ms. Wang Rulan and Ms. Xun Xiuying were arrested in April 2015 and tried in December 2015.
Mr. Chen Jun, arrested in July 2015 and scheduled to be tried on March 17, 2016.Ms. Zhang Chunfeng was arrested in April 2015; her trial was scheduled for April 2, 2016.Mr. Lai Xiaoqing was arrested in July 2015 and tried on March 11, 2016.Ms. Kang Lijun was arrested in October 2015 and scheduled to be tried on April 14, 2016.
3 Facing Trial
Ms. Yue Guixia was arrested on September 18, 2015 and has been detained at Pinggu Detention Center since. Her case has been submitted to Pinggu Procuratorate Office.
Ms. Wang Lijun was arrested on January 20, 2016 and has been detained at Fengtai Detention Center. Her arrest has been approved, and she is facing trial.
Ms. Zhao Suzhen was arrested on November 11, 2015 and detained at Haidian Detention Center. Her arrest was approved by the Haidian Procurator Office, and her case has been submitted to Haidian District Court for trial.
5 Arrested and Illegally Detained
Five practitioners were arrested and still held after their legally allowed detention periods. They have not been formally arrested or indicted.
Ms. Fu Yongmin was arrested in December 2015 and currently detained at Changping Detention Center.Ms. Bai Shuhui and husband Mr. Xu Xuekun were arrested in November 2015.Mr. Sun Fuyi was arrested in January 2016.Ms. Zhang Zhaoyu was arrested in July 2015. Her case was submitted to and rejected by the procuratorate for lack of evidence, but the police still would not release her.
64 Arrests
Around 64 Falun Gong practitioners were arrested between February and April. Police searched their homes and confiscated personal items. There is no information about their current whereabouts.
The 13 practitioners arrested in February are Ms. Song Xiuqin, Mr. Fan Jirong, Mr. Deng Zhixiang, Ms. Lu Fenglin, and Mr. Cai Shuxia for suing former Chinese leader Jiang Zemin, as well as Ms. Zhao Yuyan, Ms. Yang Caini, Ms. Zong Cuirong and one another practitioner for distributing information about Falun Gong. Ms. Zheng Yaqin, Mr/s. Jia, Ms. Zhang Shufeng, and Ms. Cui Xuelei were also arrested.
The 20 practitioners arrested in March are Mr. Shang Baocai, Ms. Shang Suyun, Ms. Jin Shumin, Ms. Wang Xiulan, Ms. Yang Shimin, Mr. Xin Changwan, Ms. Wang Xiuzhen, Mr. Yang Shiming, Ms. Liu Yanmei, Mr. He Jinlin, Ms. Duan Meili, Mr. Yan Shutang, Ms. Reng Fengqin, Ms. Zhu Yufang, Ms. Liu Guixia, Ms. Wang Fengzhi, Ms. Gao Fenglan, Ms. Dang Fengxia, Mr. Wang Haotao, and Ms. Ma Xiuying.
The 31 practitioners arrested in April include Ms. Dong Xiurong, Ms. Yi Xiaoqing, Ms. Zhang Guizhi, Ms. Xu Meihua, Ms. Zhang Yinying; Mr. Wang Zhiyong, Ms. Cheng Yufeng, Ms. Liu Yonghua, Ms. Liu Yuehong, Ms. Li Lanqiang, Ms. Li Shuyu, Ms. Fu Yujie, Ms. Li Fengqing, Ms. Liu Jiying, Ms. Jiang Mengmei, Ms. Liang Heping, Ms, Wen Yuhong, Ms. Lei Guiqing, Ms. Wu Guoqing, Mr. Zhao Ping, Mr. Tan Shuoli, Ms. Li Shumin, Ms. Yang Chunxiu, Ms. Qu Xiuhua, Mr. Lu Yongsheng, Ms. Yang Jinxiang, Mr. Hu Xiaolu and Mr. Li Haiying. In addition, three other practitioners with unknown names were also arrested.
More Than 18 Harassed
Police visited and harassed over 20 practitioners and their families, mostly for filing criminal complaints against Jiang Zemin. They are Ms. Cai Shuxia, Ms. Zong Cuirong, Ms. Hu Xiaolu, Ms. Yue Guihua, Ms. Xing Yuqing, Ms. Li Baihong, Ms. Li Xiuying, Mr. Li Changfu, Mr. Ma Daoming, Ms. Wang Zongru, Ms. Wang Yu, Ms. Yang Wanxin, Ms. Liu Shuying, Mr. Cao Zhanping, Ms. Li Huilai and her daughter, Mr. Qing Shourong, and Ms. Zhang Guishu and her daughter.
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Our Southampton Gymnastics Tumbling Development & Tumbling Squad offers the opportunity to compete in the discipline of Tumbling at Club, Regional and National competitions. The tumblers will work at NDP and FIG levels.
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This weekend just gone brought with it several significant events. It was (as if you need reminding) the first weekend of the new term; it was the first in-house Saturday for our boarders and our new Head of Boarding, Mr Baurance; it was the first set of sung services for our choristers, which brought with it the investiture of our new Senior Choristers Rowan, Lottie, Izzy, Felicity, Hector, Oscar and Théo (many congratulations to them). It was also, and here we get to the important issues of the day, the return of Strictly Come Dancing to our TV screens and – at the same time – the Last Night of the Proms. The joint appearance of these two on-screen events was met with much jubilation in the Featherstone household. Both events are compelling viewing; both shows are iconic and much-loved; and yet both for different reasons.
The Last Night of the Proms is pageantry, orchestral music, circumstance and not-a-little pomp at its (slightly tongue-in-cheek) finest. It is an institution and a warmly-held tradition that's been going since 1895. It's familiar, traditional, comforting and widely respected, and people love it. And quite right, too. I have only been to the Last Night once (a mother-in-law in the BBC Singers meant the occasional ticket to some big dos) but it will be a while before I forget the might, majesty, joy and magnitude of a seriously fun event. I also won't forget those Prommers who, with quasi (and occasionally actual) aggression, determinedly went through the traditional movements and stages of the Last Night: their ferocious focus on sticking to the dogma of the event at all costs (including glaring, growling, flapping and shushing at those who perhaps weren't doing things the 'right' way), was a bit of a sad thing to behold. Seeking to (be seen to?) uphold the traditional fun and spontaneity of an event (designed in the first place to be inclusive) by anxiously stamping out precisely both of those qualities was something I didn't really get. I don't think they did either. From my seat up in the gods (and perilously close to the organ loft) I saw tradition at its very best and at its very worst.
If the Last Night of the Proms represented (telly-visually, at least) tradition, Strictly represented the modern, the new, the energetic and the ringing of the changes. A whole host of new celebrity dancers were introduced on Saturday night, each of them about to push themselves outside of their comfort zone and try something new – live on TV. The new stars, some new professionals, new routines and new favourites for each of us (I've been told that our favourite is to be Dr Ranj) mark the return of a familiar format and context, but with much that is new: exciting adventures await. That's a very appealing mix, and I am looking forward to tuning in in 8 days' time. I'm also wondering whether I'll be able to make it two years on the (fox?) trot that I win the staff room Strictly sweepstake.
As a School we should be a little bit Last Night and a little bit Strictly. The history of ECS is long and distinguished (founded in 1179 as the Chorister School, Exeter); our heritage and our traditions are deep-rooted and an absolutely integral part of who we are. At the same we seek to be innovative; to offer freshness and vigour; to provide opportunities that are new and exciting; to embrace change and to help our pupils embark on new adventures with appropriate confidence: in short, to help them acquire the right habits for life. This is a best-of-both worlds moment – and I hand-on-heart think that the ECS balance is the right one, and that we genuinely do offer the very best of both of those worlds to our pupils. Our statement of aims (you can find this on our website) makes it clear that we are an Ancient foundation with Traditional values and a Modern approach. Each of those capitalised adjectives is important, and each of them feeds in to the daily experience of our pupils, and to the culture, feel and 'vibe' of our School. An amalgamation of the Royal Albert Hall and the Strictly Ballroom – what a marvellous place that makes.
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Researchers have announced a plan to DNA sequence all known species in the United Kingdom, excluding its overseas territories. The initiative has been named The Darwin Tree of Life project. The project is part of the Earth BioGenome Project (EBP), a $4.7 billion global effort to sequence the genomes of all of Earth's known 1.5 million species over the next ten years.
The UK project will focus on sequencing the genomes of eukaryotes – a branch of complex life containing organisms with cells that have a nucleus inside a membrane. So far, only 3,300 eukaryotic species have had their DNA fully sequenced. The current project will add roughly 66,000 species to that number.
The UK project will set standards for the many efforts around the world that are sequencing the DNA of various species. The group includes about 25 scientists representing the Wellcome Sanger Institute, the European Molecular Biology Laboratory, the Natural History Museum in London, and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. This will be the first attempt of its kind to target all of the species found within a single nation's borders.
The project's first phase will require roughly $600 million in funding. The participating institutions plan to raise the funds from governments, foundations and charities. About $200 million has already been provided. Lewin expects the rest of the funding for the first phase will be secured within a year.


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LFCC celebrates 50th anniversary
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29 September 2020 Luray/Page County Frederick County News
Tuesday marked 50 years since Lord Fairfax Community College (LFCC) held its first classes.
LFCC is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a dedicated website, lfcc.edu/50. The site features a comprehensive, illustrated timeline of LFCC's history, links to a new podcast, "LFCC Stories," and an employee giving campaign. LFCC says the milestone will be commemorated throughout the 2020-2021 school year.
The opening of LFCC came just two years after Gov. Mills Godwin established the Virginia Community College System, which has grown to encompass 23 colleges. Ground was broken for the college in Middletown on Oct. 11, 1969.
On LFCC's first day of classes, there were 577 students. Since then, more than a quarter-million students have been educated at LFCC, with more than 22,000 degrees and certificates awarded. Today, the college serve about 20,000 students each year through academic and workforce training programs.
"Countless lives have been enriched, improved and empowered since our doors opened," said LFCC President Kim Blosser in a news release "Our students have gone on to even higher levels of education, or to better-paying, more fulfilling careers, or just to greater personal growth because of the education and support they received while at Lord Fairfax."
For more news from across the Shenandoah Valley, click here.
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As the leading authority on bowling's mental game, Dean Hinitz has worked with the premier players, coaches, and teams in the sport. He's helped countless pros elevate their scores, avoid slumps, and overcome stressors impacting performance. He's improved their play, now he's ready for you.
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Today, leaders from some of Washington's leading public affairs and government relations firms have announced the formation of a new strategic consulting firm, Potomac International Partners (Potomac).
Potomac will combine the expertise and experienced leadership of several successful advocacy firms to offer clients strategic counsel, integrated programs, and campaign management through three main practice areas: Government Relations, Advocacy Communications, and International Consulting. Potomac will be based in Washington with offices in New York, Silicon Valley, and affiliates in Latin America, Asia, and EMEA.
The firm has named a bipartisan advisory board with national reputations in politics, business, media, public policy, and national security. Advisory board members include Edwin J. Feulner, founder of the Heritage Foundation; Gerry Cassidy, founder of Cassidy & Associates; Bill Press, a nationally syndicated journalist and best-selling author; and General Douglas Fraser (USAF ret), former commander of U.S. Southern Command. The advisory board will provide strategic direction to Potomac's executive leadership and will help guide the firm's growth and expansion.
"Navigating the halls of government in Washington, in the states, and around the globe has never been more challenging than it is today, and there is no substitute for the experience our team has gained through decades of walking those halls and working in public policy at every level," said Feulner. "We've assembled a best in class group of bipartisan leaders with established reputations and acumen who have guided successful campaigns for many different types of clients."
-- Adam Rak, former global executive at Symantec, who will lead the firm's West Coast operations in Silicon Valley.
"To be successful managing issues and impacting public policy, clients need to be represented by bipartisan teams with a comprehensive set of skills," said Cassidy. "Potomac will combine lobbying and regulatory consulting with media communications, digital engagement, and a grassroots ground game, and our teams will be led by seasoned pros who've worked together for many years. Bringing them under one roof made perfect sense."
The International Consulting practice will offer domestic clients advice and support on entering new overseas markets, helping U.S. companies address the regulatory and political risks they may face breaking into new overseas commercial and government markets. In addition, the international team will help foreign governments engage with the U.S public/private sectors, and provide market entry solutions for foreign companies attempting to navigate the U.S. market.
Potomac currently represents a range of corporate, trade association, and NGO clients and has a broad set of public affairs and issues management capabilities, including lobbying, regulatory consulting, data analytics and targeting, grassroots mobilization, content development, and creative design, social and digital engagement, media relations, digital advertising, and federal marketing.


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$$[n_1,[n_2,Y]]=[n_1,A]=B$$ where $B\subseteq A\subseteq Y$

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Third Time Wasn't the Charm
Mike Tomlin drops to 2-1 in AFC Championships after losing to the Patriots 36-17 in the '16 AFC title game.
Steeler Nation has seen this horror film before. It's a now a trilogy. And each one ends the same. Disappointing and embarrassing.
Tom Brady and the New England Patriots thwarted another Pittsburgh Steelers trip to the Super Bowl 36-17.
The 4-time Super Bowl Champion QB carved the Black and Yellow defense for a postseason career high and franchise record 384 yards with 3 touchdowns. Chris Hogan ran free in the Steelers secondary to score 2 touchdowns while setting a Patriots franchise postseason record 180 receiving yards on 9 receptions. Julian Edelman also got loose for 118 yards on 8 catches, one going for a touchdown. The 298 combined receiving yards is the most by a duo in conference championship history.
The Pittsburgh defense that led the way to victory in many games during the 10-game winning streak going back to week 11 was no match for Brady's offense. Coming into the game New England averaged 386.2 total yards per game. They went for 431 in the AFC title game. Defensive coordinator Keith Butler went back to a game plan that he implored at the beginning of the season; Bend, but don't break. Those type of calls get you burnt. All season I've said that an elite quarterback would slice and dice that plan. Sunday night was that night.
Critics of Mike Tomlin, ahem… Terry Bradshaw, will use this game as an example of him not being an elite or a great coach because the lack of adjustments made.
From my vantage point the only adjustment they could've made would've been to play ball control offense, and that option went out the window in the first quarter when Le'Veon Bell injured his groin after only 6 carries for 20 yards. Had Bell been available, and been able to do even half of what he did in the Wild Card and Divisional rounds, that could've done the trick. The Steelers were 9-0 this season when he ran for 90+ yards. That's because he eats clock, while also wearing down defenses, but mostly because it would've kept Brady on the sideline. He was also missed in the passing game, as New England was able to double team Antonio Brown who had a quiet 7 catches for 77 yards.
Still, Bell doesn't play defense and that's where this team was exposed once again like they were during their mid-season 4-game losing streak from weeks 6 thru 10.
Offensively, Ben Roethlisberger came to play going 31 of 47 for 314 yards with a touchdown and interception. But not many others with him. At one point in the first half, he completed a career high 13 consecutive completions. This was his moment to get payback on #12 and "The hoody" for the loss he suffered as a rookie 12 seasons ago, and he looked poised to take advantage of it. With Brown double teamed, Eli Rodgers (7 catches for 66 yards) and Jesse James (5 catches for 48 yards) made plays to keep drives moving. But key drops by Sammie Coates and Cobi Hamilton sucked the life out of promising drives.
The key turning point was Pittsburgh's last drive of the first half. The 19-yard touchdown catch by James that would've brought the score to 12-17 was reversed when replay showed he was down at the one yard line, was followed by three unsuccessful plays that yielded negative 4 yards before Chris Boswell came in on 4th down to make a 23-yard field goal to bring the score to 9-17.
Had they got the touchdown and headed into halftime 13-17 after the extra point or 14-17 if they went for a 2-point conversion, with them getting the ball first to start the second half it would've been a different game. Instead they went three-and-out on their first second half possession, then proceeded to give up 19 unanswered points, and it was pretty much a coronation for New England as they broke a tie with the Steelers for most AFC title championship in NFL history with 9.
I honestly didn't expect this. I thought this was the one. The one win to wipe away the pain from losing in 2004 and 2001 at Heinz Field. This one will be tough to digest. The last 9 weeks gave Steelers fans a sense of hope the Lombardi number seven was within reach. Tonight showed this team is probably a year or two away. I'll have more on that later this week, because my final takeaway from this season is, 2016 may have been the dawn of a new Steelers dynasty.
When you're an organization playing for World titles it's hard to accept a 13-6 finish. But when you look at where this team was in mid-October, if you told me this would be the final result, I would've taken it after I laughed at you.
Next up, the offseason.
Sunday was the 11-year anniversary of the Steelers 2005 AFC Championship victory over the Denver Broncos.
Ben Roethlisberger started his 20th career postseason game, passing Terry Bradshaw, Mel Blount and Franco Harris for the franchise record by an individual player. He also passed Bradshaw for most 300+ yard passing games in franchise postseason history.
On his third carry of the night, Le'Veon Bell passed Franco Harris (343) for most rushing yards in a postseason. He now has 357 yards in his first three playoff games.
This was the first playoff game since 2006 with no penalties in the first half.
This entry was posted in Sports Commentary and tagged Antonio Brown, Ben Roethlisberger, Bill Belichick, Le'Veon Bell, Mike Tomlin, New England Patriots, Pittsburgh Steelers, Tom Brady on January 23, 2017 by Kavis Peak.
The New England Patriots Mt. Rushmore
Since the 2001 season, the Patriots have become the model franchise, not just in the NFL, but in professional sports.
The Patriots franchise have been the model of consistency since turn of the 21st century.
Since the 2001 season, the Pats have won four Super Bowls (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX, XLIX), six AFC Championships (2001, 2003,2004, 2007, 2011, 2014), thirteen division titles, a 16-0 regular season, and made the playoffs thirteen times. Since 2005 they've won 134 games, the most of any franchise in that time span.
Overall in their 56 year history, they've won eight conference titles, 18 division championships and made the playoffs twenty-three times.
Their owner, Robert Kraft, easily would be on the Mt. Rushmore of team owners. But due to my criteria (see below)for this exercise I left owners out. So here is the Patriots Mount Rushmore. There shouldn't be many surprises.
No owners, unless they were also coaches, and their place on this list is based on their contributions as coach. No General Managers or Personnel executives. Just those who directly affected the games on Sunday. I will make a separate list for those contributors soon.
Key contributors to the team's history and success, not just fan favorites or box office draws.
Can you tell the franchise's story without them? If no, they're on the list.
Tom Brady (2000-Present) has four Super Bowl victories (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX, XLIX), three Super Bowl MVP trophies, two NFL MVP trophies, two-time NFL Offensive Player of the Year (2007,2010), an eleven-time Pro Bowler, two-time 1st-team All-Pro (2007, 2010), and twice a 2nd-team All-Pro (2005,2015). He is the Patriots career leader in passing yards (58,028), passing touchdowns (428), and has the most wins in NFL history as a quarterback with a single team (172). Brady holds, or shares, thirty-two NFL career records, another fifteen NFL playoff records, and seven Super Bowl records. He's also a member of the NFL 2000's All-Decade Team.
Bill Belichick (2000-Present) has won four Super Bowls with New England–he has two more as Defensive Coordinator under Bill Parcell's with the New York Giants. The "Hoodie" has the most wins as a coach in team history with 187. Three times he's been named AP NFL Coach of the Year (2003, 2007, 2010) and he's a member of the NFL 2000's All-Decade Team.
Ty Law (1995-2004) is the franchises career leader in interceptions with 36, six of which he returned for a team record six touchdowns. The two-time All-Pro cornerback (1998, 2003) is also third in team history with 539 tackles. The five-time Pro-Bowl selection (1998, 2001-2003, 2005) also was a member of three Patriot Super Bowl winning teams (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX) and their AFC Championship winning team in 1996. In 1998 and 2003 he was award the NFL Alumni Defensive Back of the Year award, and he led the NFL in interceptions in 1998 and 2005. Law is a member of the NFL's 2000s All-Decade team, the Patriots All-1990s, All-2000s, 50th Anniversary teams and the Patriots Hall of Fame.
Adam Vinatieri (1996-2005) kicked two Super Bowl game-winning kicks (XXXVI, XXXVIII) for the Patriots and another to win an AFC Championship. If you don't think he belongs on this list, just ask New England's rival, the Buffalo Bills, about the importance of a excellent kicker in crunch time. When he finished his career with New England, he had kicked 18 game-winning field goals with less than one minute remaining, including the postseason. He left Foxborough as the Patriots All-Time Leading scorer with 1158 points. With The Pats, the 1996 undrafted free agent, made two Pro Bowls (2002, 2004), two 1st-team All-Pro teams (2002,2004) and was named NFL Alumni Special Teams Player of the Year (2004). He's also a member of the NFL 2000's All-Decade Team.
There you have it, the Pats Mount Rushmore. Agree or disagree Patriot fans? If you disagree, who should be on this list, Willie McGinest? Teddy Bruschi? I want to hear from you.
This entry was posted in Sports Commentary and tagged Bill Belichick, New England Patriot, NFL, Tom Brady on August 18, 2016 by Kavis Peak.


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package com.onebus.model;

import java.io.Serializable;

public class Bus implements Serializable{

	/**
	 *
	 */
	private static final long serialVersionUID = -4717927168879916028L;

	private int id;
	private String number;	//车牌号
	private String type;	//车的类型
	private String company;
	private String busLine;
	private int price;
	private String arriveTime;
	private String distance;
	private float speed;
	private double latitude;
	private double longitude;

	public String getArriveTime() {
		return arriveTime;
	}

	public void setArriveTime(String arriveTime) {
		this.arriveTime = arriveTime;
	}

	public String getDistance() {
		return distance;
	}

	public void setDistance(String distance) {
		this.distance = distance;
	}

	public double getLatitude() {
		return latitude;
	}

	public void setLatitude(double latitude) {
		this.latitude = latitude;
	}

	public double getLongitude() {
		return longitude;
	}

	public void setLongitude(double longitude) {
		this.longitude = longitude;
	}

	public float getSpeed() {
		return speed;
	}

	public void setSpeed(float speed) {
		this.speed = speed;
	}

	public int getId() {
		return id;
	}

	public void setId(int id) {
		this.id = id;
	}

	public String getNumber() {
		return number;
	}

	public void setNumber(String number) {
		this.number = number;
	}

	public String getType() {
		return type;
	}

	public void setType(String type) {
		this.type = type;
	}

	public String getCompany() {
		return company;
	}

	public void setCompany(String company) {
		this.company = company;
	}

	public String getBusLine() {
		return busLine;
	}

	public void setBusLine(String busLine) {
		this.busLine = busLine;
	}

	public int getPrice() {
		return price;
	}

	public void setPrice(int price) {
		this.price = price;
	}

	@Override
	public String toString() {
		return "Bus [id=" + id + ", number=" + number + ", type=" + type
				+ ", company=" + company + ", busLine=" + busLine + ", price="
				+ price + ", speed=" + speed + ", latitude=" + latitude
				+ ", longitude=" + longitude + "]";
	}

}


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BIRKENHEAD WON'T DIE
Can cultural regeneration be the road to shortening the divide across The Mersey? Enter, Future Yard
Issue 109 / September 2020 Words: Julia Johnson / messylines.com
Photography: Liam Jones / @liamjonesphotie
The River Mersey draws a physical and psychological line between Liverpool and Wirral, allowing opposing narratives and identities to take hold. With a publicly accessible bridge over the river's shortest crossing a near engineering impossibility, cultural regeneration may just be the road to shortening the divide. Enter, Future Yard.
Birkenhead, where the dominant waves of Liverpool broke and rolled back, carries an echo of historical stasis rather than any discernible glimpse of the future. On the dockside, ships remain still in a stripped back Cammell Laird. The town hall and Hamilton Square remain grand, but even this Grade I listed cluster is presented as a historical artefact of more favourable times. Towards the town centre, a frayed array of once optimistic post-war modernism haunts the contemporary commercial district. It's an area that's neither coming nor going. So, why look for a creative future in its apathetic resilience? A harsh question, but perhaps overdue.
Culturally, Birkenhead sits in something of a no-man's land, claimed by nobody as their own. Much of the rest of Wirral doesn't seem to want it. From New Brighton, Liverpool is literally more visible. Towns on the western coast such as West Kirby have their own sense of identity, partly informed by the 'Leisure Peninsula' image that doesn't suit the industrial streets of Birkenhead. Even Oxton – which is definitely Birkenhead, geographically – prefers to define itself as a village apart.
And then there's the river. There's just about a mile between the two sides, but the psychological distance it creates is much, much wider. It's believed that the Mersey was a historical border between two ancient kingdoms; on the East bank lay Northumbria, while the Wirral peninsula lay in Mercian territory. Maybe it's the echoes of this historical divide which still pervade along its shores. Different councils, 'wools' and 'Scousers', the river is still seen as a demarcation of difference. Never mind that the two sides are extremely well connected, with it taking just three minutes to reach the centre of Birkenhead from Liverpool, convincing people to make that trip is easier said than done. Because right now, why should they? A long period of industrial and commercial decline has left Birkenhead lacking not just destinations, but a sense of identity or purpose. Right now, and so close, Liverpool just has more: more venues, more artists, more willing audiences. More to shout about.
But there are those who see the separation set by the river and current aimlessness of Birkenhead as opportunities, not obstacles. After all, this is a town which has always traditionally been a commercial and community epicentre in its own right – the town hall and Hamilton Square proudly remind you of this. Rather than tagging onto the coattails of "over the water", the potential exists for Birkenhead to find, or create, its own purpose.
FUTURE YARD began 2020 with the intention of working towards this purpose. Having tested the waters of what was possible with 2019's two-day music festival over some of Birkenhead's main landmarks, a series of gigs in a pop-up venue on Argyle Street was announced. Featuring artists including Evian Christ, Self Esteem, She Drew The Gun and a special, two-man performance by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark's Andy McCluskey and Paul Humphreys, the venue was to be a great statement of a vision for Birkenhead that cut through the prevalent negative stereotypes of the town. Decorated with enormous pink letters which read "THE FUTURE IS BIRKENHEAD", Future Yard declared its ambitions even before it opened, when the very structure of the venue was still a work in progress.
With the spread of Covid-19 putting the brakes on these plans, some major rethinking has had to take place for the venue and CIC. The fact that the music programme hadn't started has in some ways left Future Yard in a better position than some venues. The postponement of their pop-up summer schedule has only hastened their long-term ambition of becoming established as a permanent space for Birkenhead. And while the "Near Future" shows originally scheduled for this summer have mostly been moved to 2021 in one form or other, the team behind the venue have also been able to schedule new events for "Near Normal", a series of socially-distanced in-person events in their venue on Argyle Street, which will also be live streamed beyond the 60 people allowed inside. The first limited capacity event is with She Drew The Gun on 19th September – a date which feels tantalisingly close after so many months of empty schedules. More socially-distanced shows are still to be announced, coming in clusters of three in September, October and November, appetite-whetters before normal service can be resumed next year.
It's a much-needed positive story from the cultural sector, which has so prominently and heavily struggled under the lockdown restrictions of Covid-19. Amidst numerous stories of music venues, theatres and arts organisations being forced to close – Liverpool already losing integral spaces such as Sound, Studio 2 and now The Zanzibar – we're being forced to consider the reality of what a world without easily accessible live culture looks like. And for many of us its absence has been keenly felt; holes left in plans for weeks and months ahead. The recommencement of live music, in whatever capacity, is cause for celebration in this climate. But Future Yard co-founder Craig Pennington's vision for the venue goes beyond it being, as he puts it, "a space that opens to the public at half 7 and closes at 1am". It's not just the events that are being missed, but the culture around them. The opportunities not only for social interaction, but for artistic growth. Future Yard is about more than just putting on shows. It's about building, sustaining and supporting cultural shifts of the kind that feel more needed now than ever.
Choosing to open a venue in Birkenhead might be regarded by some as an unusual choice at the best of times. This is perhaps best exemplified by the reaction on social media to their "THE FUTURE IS BIRKENHEAD" mural being unveiled back in March. For every supportive comment there were three snide voices: "If Birkenhead's the future, God help us" and the like. This reaction actually delighted Pennington, who had "hoped there would be as much piss-taking and negative reaction as positive", adding, "That's the point!". The mural is now gone, replaced by a new design more suitable for the venue's now-permanent status as it works towards being the UK's first carbon neutral grassroots venue. But the objective of being a starting place for changing the perceptions of an entire region has been achieved. "It's like setting off a flare," Pennington illustrates. "The response to that is the conversation."
There's a growing recognition that Birkenhead has been culturally under-served and seeking to correct this imbalance. There's a real potential for Birkenhead to be a cultural hub of its own, to be proudly claimed by Wirral, and Liverpool, as their own and a model of optimism for others. To have a relationship with Liverpool that's not just in its shadow, but to be a centre for new, self-sustaining, ambitious activity. The audience certainly exists; Future Yard found that the majority of last August's festivalgoers were from the peninsula. And no words are minced when Pennington calls it "a tragedy… that there's not a venue dedicated to supporting new music on the Wirral" – an astounding fact when you consider the bands which have emerged from this part of the world.
For culture-led regeneration to begin laying foundations, a quality music venue is as good a place to start – a stark contrast with the gentrification that has swept through many areas, such as the Baltic, laying claim to its few, integral music venues. It may sound idealistic to say 'music can change the world', but the Future Yard team not only believe this, they have a clear and practical plan about how to make this apparent in Birkenhead. That fact about having no new music venues in Wirral matters, because opportunities which aren't visible can't be understood as real possibilities. How will the next generation access careers such as sound engineer or promoter unless they have access to a space where these roles are modelled? Again, there's a danger that we can take Liverpool for granted when it's actually local involvement which matters most. "When you're at a stage at your life like mid-teens, you're not spending all your time in Liverpool," Pennington reminds. "Working within the live music industry – if there's not a venue in the town, that story is not even presented to young people as something they can do with their lives."
Right now, when the majority of the news seems weighted towards the gloom of closures and losses, Future Yard is determined to set an example of how venues can actively support the artists they exist for. "We know what we can't do, but we also know what we need to be able to do," says Pennington. "We've got to find ways of artists navigating this new reality. Both in terms of building their way back into playing live shows, but also thinking about how we support artists to be the best versions of themselves."
As a start, from August, they'll be running Direct Input, a programme of webinars with established industry figures exploring the stories behind their careers. With live gigs set to restart in September they'll also be running Sound Check, a training programme for young wannabe sound and lighting engineers. "We've got a fully structured programme… you come and shadow on all the shows, and by the end you'll be able to proficiently mix a live band." An exciting and meaningful entry point into a career which, though central to live music's success, is often hidden from the spotlight.
"It's about changing the story of a place"
The 'new normal' has also meant the introduction of other new ways of working, particularly with the increased importance of online events. Though they'll never be a replacement for the full experience of attending live music events, interest in streamed performances has undeniably grown amongst audiences since March. They have been crucial in maintaining interactions between artist and audience, as well as vital opportunities to recoup some income. Pennington and his Future Yard partner Christopher Torpey recognise the potential here for artists to build audiences by creating an experience which is deliberately different to the live show – not a pale substitute, but a product of its own. "If you can make it work in a format which is considered for the way people are engaging with it," believes Pennington, "you can create some element of a cinematic experience." "You've got to approach it differently," agrees Torpey. "I think there's space for streams, ongoing. It's never going replace live music, but it's going to be an additional tool. But it might not necessarily stay along the lines of traditional live performance.". With Autumn's preliminary Near Normal shows operating at low capacity, and some people understandably reluctant to return to enclosed venue spaces, the option of a digital ticket to stream the gigs is also available. She Drew The Gun's show on 19th September will be filmed and mixed live, relayed to punters at home as a high-quality live broadcast in a step on from the now tired bedroom gig live stream.
Even if the digital experience still dominates for some time, the ultimate aim remains to get audiences to connect with this venue in the heart of Birkenhead. Digital may even offer greater opportunity, the chance to pique the interest of audiences who wouldn't ordinarily think of making the three-minute journey under the Mersey. "We can build the situation where people are going to a venue, rather than going to see a particular artist," says Pennington. With exciting programmes of gigs, artists and events to get involved in, we can all add our voices to the emerging conversation.
"It's just about storytelling. It's about putting on great shows and events, and changing the story of a place." That idea of the world-changing power of music can be more than a dream; Pennington points out at how it was music venue The Picket and arts group A Foundation who first saw the potential of the Baltic Triangle. How it was the incubation of culture which began the process of revival that's led to it now being one of the most popular districts of Liverpool. Similar shades of change can be observed by the community power that's literally reclaiming the former Smithdown Road Conservative Club, now the Smithdown Social. Co-operatively run, the venue is a hub of socially conscious club events with external promoters Wavertree Worldwide leading their own culture-centred regeneration in South Liverpool.
Lockdown may have curtailed Future Yard's plans this summer, but it's also made the existing excitement about the opening of a new venue feel like a beacon of hope. Future Yard has always been about the long-haul process of major change. Pennington's estimation prior to lockdown was that it would take 10 years and continuous innovation to change popular attitudes about Birkenhead. But with its programme of quality events to attend and participate in, and offer of access to training in the skills which can make a scene sustainable, Future Yard feels like the right place at the right time. Its opening is a welcome piece of optimism for both Birkenhead and its cultural scene, brightening otherwise gloomy conversations around the outlook for both a long-undervalued town, and a sector which has value to so many beyond the stark financial calculations holding its fate in the balance. The need to come together and help music thrive is more urgent now than it has been for a long while. While the river may still divide many aspects of Merseyside identity, there's no reason why it should also be the boundary of cultural opportunity.
futureyard.org
Full listings for Future Yard's 2021 live programme, and further limited-capacity Near Normal shows for the Autumn, can be found at futureyard.org. Artist-focused Direct Input live webinars take place fortnightly, with conversations with Katie Harkin (31st August) and Rebecca Lucy Taylor (14th September) free to attend.
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Slim Jxmmi Claims He Was Hacked After GF Reacts To Tweet About "Smashing Pornstars"
Tue, January 11, 2022 at 5:26 AM
Mississippi-bred rapper Slim Jxmmi is using the oldest excuse in the book, claiming that his Twitter account was hacked after posting that he was "smashing pornstars" in Las Vegas. The rapper, who forms one-half of Rae Sremmurd with his brother Swae Lee, addressed the hack after his girlfriend responded to the tweet.
"Just got done smashing this pornstar on her only fans. Vegasssss on demon time," tweeted Jxmmi a few days ago in a post that has since been deleted.
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His girlfriend, Kiara, caught wind of the post and confronted him about it, saying, "Yeah ok. Play if you want to."
Jxm's hacked account responded to her, saying, "Yktv I f*ck h*es on u every week it ain't nun new. Stop complaining u signed up for this."
Kiara quickly told her followers that Jxmmi had been hacked, sharing a video recorded by the rapper, claiming that he doesn't even have access to his phone.
"Kiara, I don't even have my phone," he says in the clip. "Literally. Only reason I know that my page is hacked is because Amanda called G-Lo and told him to tell me. I don't even have my phone."
Jxm's girlfriend then tweeted, "Jimmi was hacked and blogs are still posting it embarrassing me like it's real when they clearly see he was hacked. sad. social media is horrible. honestly."
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Do you think this was a slip-up on Jxmmi's part, or was he actually hacked?
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