Here is a great HD video from a 16-strong Spitfire formation display during the 2010 Flying Legends show at Duxford.
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In all, the automaker plans to eliminate six slow-selling passenger auto lines that include the Cadillac flagship, the CT6 sedan, as well as its first plug-in hybrid, the Chevy Volt.
US media reports said the company planned to lay off at least 4,000 salaried workers in North America starting February 4.
Unhappy with the announcement, President Donald Trump said at the time new auto tariffs were being "studied". GM said the actions - which were roundly criticized by U.S. and Canadian politicians - would save $6 billion in costs.
Many of GM's hourly workers in the United States and Canada have held protests and prayer vigils in a campaign to persuade the automaker to reverse its November 26 GM announcement to indefinitely idle five plants in North America. Eventually, the automaker hopes to transfer several thousand to other factories producing hot-selling SUVs, CUVs and pickups in order to help boost production.
GM is filing new required mass layoff notices with state agencies and disclosed the cuts to lawmakers.


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Drunk Driving Arrest Was Completely Bogus!
If you've got a pulse, you'll be angered by this one. Milwaukee County Sheriffs Deputy Joseph Quiles alleges in his official report that he was driving his squad car when he came upon a stop sign. He claims that he stopped his vehicle and then looked both ways before pulling out. He then claims that he never saw any headlights when he suddenly struck a car driven by Tanya Weyker. What happened next is nothing short of unbelievable.
Cops arrested her for five separate charges, including drunk driving resulting in injury. The injury was actually to Ms. Weyker, who suffered a fractured neck as a result of the February 2013 crash. The injuries she sustained were too severe to allow her to perform field sobriety tests and/or even provide a breath sample.
Without any independent witness and/or video evidence, Ms. Weyker would be in a horrible predicament. Her serious criminal case would be based almost exclusively on the words of law enforcement officers. Fortunately, more evidence surfaced recently.
An investigation into both the crash and subsequent arrest yielded a video from a nearby surveillance camera. What can clearly be seen is that Deputy Quiles' squad car never made a complete stop. Weyker wasn't responsible for the crash, the deputy was! Additionally, the blood samples of Ms. Weyker taken by doctors at the hospital showed that she had no alcohol in her system on the night in question. Furthermore, the fact that the headlights to Weyker's Toyota Camry come on automatically should have been a red flag to investigators that the deputies' claim that she didn't have her lights on was meritless.
In spite of the overwhelming evidence of her innocence, it took months before prosecutors decided to drop charges against her. Additionally, she is still waiting for the state to pay her medical bills for the injuries she sustained in the crash.
I've been in the criminal arena as a prosecutor and a criminal defense attorney for over two decades and I'm still angered and frustrated by stories like this. I'm hoping that prosecutors charge this deputy with criminal offenses. Additionally, I'm hoping that they demand that he go to jail for his actions. The message to law enforcement must be that if you manufacture evidence and/or falsely arrest someone, you must pay with your liberty. I wouldn't be opposed to a minimum mandatory prison term for cops like Quiles who attempt to frame innocent citizens.


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Thatcher's Last Wish: Another Clunker From The Iron Lady
Eamonn Fingleton Contributor
A sharp eye on media bias, official propaganda, and globaloney.
President George H. W. Bush presents Margaret Thatcher with the Presidential Medal of Freedom: honors seem more honorable if they come from someone else. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
[Updated with reader comments, 4/15]
The news today is that a group of supporters of Margaret Thatcher are pushing a plan to build a museum and library as a memorial to her. It is clear that the plan, which would establish a first in British politics, has long been in the making and that it not only had Thatcher's approval but she herself largely instigated the idea. This is another clunker from the Iron Lady – a final terrible idea from a woman who, pace all current hagiography, will be remembered as one of the worst political leaders in modern British history.
Let's be clear first on the larger politics. As someone who wrote a Fleet Street column in the late 1970s, I fully recognize that she made progress on some issues, not least trade union dominance of the economy. But her predecessor Jim Callaghan would undoubtedly have continued to focus on these same issues had he been reelected and he would have dealt with them in a perhaps more effective, and certainly less divisive, way.
The voters who elected Thatcher in 1979 were motivated powerfully by humiliation at the UK economy's constant loss of position in global competition since the early 1950s. By the late 1970s, the labor unions had become the scapegoats for everything wrong with the British economy. In reality, however, in taking a meat cleaver to the unions, Thatcher was tackling the symptoms not the disease. The unions were certainly far more obstreperous than they had been in the 1950s but this reflected an exogenous political reality, in that other nations, most notably Japan, had taken over the UK's former imperial markets. The pattern was particularly obvious in the car industry: although the famous Austin Mini of 1959 , for instance, was a far better car than the tinny little Japanese three-wheelers of the day, the Tokyo government's superior trade diplomacy ensured that these latter enjoyed privileged access to former British markets in East and South Asia, whereas Austin was increasingly shut out. The resulting layoffs in British industry poisoned labor relations for decades.
So how well did Thatcher do in reversing the trend and what in particular did she do to improve the UK's trade position? The eulogizers are quiet on the subject. Advisedly so. The fact is that under Thatcherism the UK's trade position went from the merely weak to the totally disastrous. The UK ran a current account surplus of 0.6 percent of GDP in 1978, the last full year before Thatcher came to office. As of 1989, the last full year before she was ousted by her own party in May of 1990, the current account DEFICIT had reached an appalling 3.9 percent of GDP. In the meantime Thatcher presided over a savage program to destroy the UK's core exporting industries and, with wholesale financial deregulation, laid the groundwork for the catastrophic financial bubbles of more recent times. She was smitten by the erroneous notion that advanced nations should leave "rust bucket" industries behind and move to a postindustrial model. Not a view shared by Germany, which has now long eclipsed the UK as Europe's premier economy. This view is not shared either in any of the most successful East Asian nations (though they are delighted if the English-speaking world continues to exit manufacturing). For what it is worth, I have consistently attacked the postindustrialist fallacy since the 1980s and devoted a book to it in 1999 (In Praise of Hard Industries: Why Manufacturing, Not the Information Economy, Is the Key to Future Prosperity). That book's main point is that an economy without a strong manufacturing sector is like a car without an engine: services in general do little exporting, so if you let your manufacturing industries die, you lose your ability to pay your way in the world. The book provided an early warning of the dangers of "financial innovation": my message was summed up in the heading of the relevant chapter, "Finance: A Cuckoo in the Economy's Nest." Given the importance of manufacturing to a nation's export prowess, Thatcher's callousness in allowing countless once hugely successful British manufacturers to go to the wall was the economic policy equivalent of chopping off your head to cure a headache.
As for the Thatcher museum and library, this is a characteristically egotistical Thatcherite project at odds with British tradition. The British after all put a high value on modesty -- or at least the appearance of it -- and even the most capable of them have traditionally left it to others to sing their praises.
The fear now is that she has established a precedent that future British political leaders will feel compelled to follow, and in so doing may render politics in London as dysfunctionally money-ridden as politics in Washington already is.
Thatcher apparently was much impressed with the Reagan Presidential Library. But why? Such memorials typically involve pandering to wealthy donors and transnational corporations -- and the pandering typically begins long before the honoree leaves office. Not the least of the problems is that many of the corporations involved have at best no loyalty to the nation and some are indeed foreign and almost by definition have a clear conflict of interest.
What we know for sure is that the Reagan library was made possible in large measure by General Electric . Although it is not yet apparent to most Americans, General Electric has played a starring role in the enfeeblement of the United States. A key charge is that GE has led corporate America in the torching of America's once peerless industrial base on the funeral pyre of globalism. It has done this principally by transferring many of America's most advanced production technologies, including aerospace technologies, to foreign production partners. These partners, located mainly in East Asia, have undertaken to low-ball their prices and have thereby boosted GE's quarterly earnings, but at the cost of hollowing out the American industrial base. You may not have seen much written about this subject in recent years but the trend is acutely apparent in U.S. trade figures. With its industrial base almost gone, America has consistently in recent years run a current account deficit of 4 to 6 percent of GDP – the weakest trade performance of any major nation in history. The geopolitical consequences could hardly be more disastrous as the United States has come increasingly to depend on funding from such creditor nations as China and Japan. It is not an exaggeration to say that America's role now has been reduced to borrowing from China to save the world from China.
The concept of presidential libraries is actually quite modern. The first was built by Franklin Delano Roosevelt. To his credit, it was a relatively modest affair and, more important, it was built with his own money. In recent decades succeeding presidents have vied with one another for the title of largest and most impressive library, with Bill Clinton now leading the field.
As Winston Churchill once said, "The price of greatness is responsibility." Would Churchill be better regarded today had he run around drumming up support for a memorial to himself? For that matter, would George Washington?
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As of this writing, this blog has already generated more than 170 comments, not all of them friendly....
I am the first to acknowledge that Margaret Thatcher's legacy, in common with those of most other human beings, is a mixed bag. Some of the things she did were good but the further you are from the UK -- and the more you rely on the "accuracy" of the Murdoch media -- the more likely you are to take a favorable view. Even David Cameron, the current Prime Minister and central casting's idea of a traditional British Conservative, is not a Thatcherite. Hardly anyone else is either. The fact is that her own senior colleagues rose up against her, leaving her no honorable alternative but to resign.
Many readers of my commentary seem to think she played a vital role in winning the Cold War. This gives no credit to the Soviets, who had long known their system was not working. She and Ronald Reagan were pushing on an open door. If Jim Callaghan and Jimmy Carter had been in charge in the UK and US in 1989 (or Mickey Mouse and Bugs Bunny), the outcome in the East Bloc would have been the same. Thatcher's rhetoric may have been particularly shrill but what demolished the Berlin Wall was a sober realization in Moscow that the dogma-driven societies it had created were totally dysfunctional.
Some critics of my commentary have correctly pointed out that she won three general elections in a row. That is certainly a remarkable achievement but it says a lot less about Thatcher than most Americans realize. She had the luck to come to power just as Britain's North Sea oil was coming on-stream. She threw a party for the nation and bought votes in various ways, not least by selling off public housing at knock-down prices. The beneficiaries notably included the more affluent members of the working class. Various efforts were made to encourage the public to become shareholders in previously state-owned corporations and again the terms were geared to win votes. The trouble is that a state can sell off its assets only once.
The point that concerns me most -- and I happen to have the benefit of a special understanding of the facts -- is that the British economy is almost as hollowed out as the American one. Even a company as supposedly British as the Rolls-Royce jet engine company is a shadow of its former self. The RR logo may still be emblazoned on its engines but most of the precision machining is done in East Asia, principally Japan. Remarkably, virtually none of my critics has addressed the UK's hollowing out. Just like the United States, the UK must constantly borrow abroad -- principally from China and Japan. In an earlier era, British leaders would have considered this an appalling fate. In a future era, when the East Asians finally stop propping up the pound (they have good strategic reasons for doing so for a few more years), it will be obvious to everyone that Thatcher's "trade deficits don't matter" policy was a catastrophe.
My larger point stands: it is at best unseemly for political leaders to go around canvassing support for their memorials.
Below are some pro and con reader comments that make a useful contribution to the discussion. First three positive ones. And then two that challenge my thesis. I would have liked to have included a third but, in scrolling through all the vitriol and bombast, can't find another that bears rereading. Perhaps readers can help me find another or even better write one. Just a thought.
From logic001 [9/4+ Member: logic001]
Submitted on 2013/04/14 at 3:10 pm
The article is correct on the major points.
Since the 1980′s I've witnessed up close and personally the paths taken by two very different models for Western Civilization. One is the Anglo-American model, with a migration from manufacturing to finance and a big bet placed on unfettering private sector titans.
The second model has been the Northern European one (by which I include Germany and Holland), with a big bet placed on the wisdom of massive long term investments in human capital by government. And taxes high enough to pay for that human capital bet.
It is looking like the Norse/Teutonic instincts were better. Both models have their problems, but in terms of business competitiveness, health, and most importantly in terms of measured human happiness and confidence in tomorrow, the Thatcher model has brought only tidings of woe.
This is most apparent over the course of decades. In the 1980s, the life and dreams of a young man in the U.K. were broadly on par with those of a young man in West Germany or Sweden. Today, it is not even close. Young Britons (and young Americans as well) have a lifetime of part time hustling for low pay to look forward to. As one London fellow put it to me, "being born next to the Baltic is like winning life's lottery."
That is Thatcher's legacy.
From gladpick Marks [1/0+ Member: gladpick]
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Thank you for your excellent article. I totally agree with all the points you have raised. Neither Thatcher nor Reagan helped their respective countries with their policies.
Thatcher ruined the UK's economy and on top of that hurt the Uk's poor. Reagan started the demise of the republican party (and I do not have the time to go into details) to the point that unfortunately we started and are moving to a one party system.
As far as crediting either Thatcher and Reagan about ending the cold war, people need to read more carefully about how the events unfolded — the cold war was ended because the Soviet Union' s system was collapsing and Gorbachev realized the only way to save the country was to replace their system with some aspects of capitalism. He was the one who started to give the signals that a change was needed. Thatcher and Reagan, of course happened to there and did encouraged him but to give the two credit for ending the cold war is a bit of stretch.
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Typical of American conservatives, they see the tag "conservative" and automatically think its those evil liberals that don't like her because she is a conservative that are making the negative comments. That of course is total bull. She was removed from power by her own conservative party. That's right, the conservatives removed a fellow conservative. Americans should stop thinking their childish political views are shared by the rest of the world. I had a favorable opinion of Thatcher myself for a while until I learned during frequent trips to the UK it was all a facade created by the American media. She caused a lot of pain in Britain, not because of her theology, but how she carried it out. She was in a word, ruthless. Few Britons be they liberal or conservative liked "The Iron Lady".
Now for the other side. Here are two well presented critiques of my commentary:
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Your article is very interesting- primarily because it is so thoroughly flawed. I won't bother to argue the specifics of the economy as that could last to the next year. But I will say this. Your arguments rely on theories and conjecture. You say that other prime ministers would have accomplished the same that Thatcher had. First off, they didn't and that alone makes your argument based on conjecture. And if they were able I'd think they would have considering how dire the circumstances. Second, I live in Wisconsin and I can tell you that fighting unions is no picnic. Not only did the government nearly shut down at points, but there were huge protests, and there is reason to believe that a shooting was planned (strategically placed ammunition was found around the capitol).
You said the Soviets would have collapsed as easily. Granted they were incredibly weak. But Jimmy Carter was a bumbling clown who was letting the U.S. military rot. For crying out loud, one of two helicopters sent to rescue hostages (with Special Forces inside) crashed. That's what bad shape JC left the military in. Honestly, if Jimmy Carter was president for a second term the Soviet Union may not have collapsed, because the U.S. would have been so weak that it could have conquered it. Moreover, Jimmy Carter was an appeasement president, and as a rule they help their opponents greatly by giving into their demands. This is all open to debate, but once again the foundations of your arguments rely on theories and conjecture. Even if they are educated guesses, they are still guesses.
As a side note, don't you find your own ego a little bit obnoxious? Your little "defense" of your article and the comments you highlighted kinda make me laugh. The second comment literally rewords your own arguments. There's nothing new added (except some belittling of the Republican Party). The third repeated what you said only added the word ruthless. So what makes them so special? Why, that they agree with you and add some oversimplifications of events and individuals that you don't like. Sorry that my comment is a little messy. Sadly, I don't have time to write in-depth comments to every pretentious person I meet.
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You ask what is wrong with your thesis. Here I go. You conflate trade balances with manufacturing. What causes trade imbalances and if a country has a strong of manufacturing sector are not the same. You specifically claim policies under Thatcher "hollowed out" the UK. You make the claim that the German model is better. You claim the US did the same.
Here are the facts:
UK manufacturing hasn't declines:
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2010/02/22/manufacturing_figures/
My guess is UK manufacturing and US manufacturing did the same thing. Which is they eliminated workers by efficiency.
Here is the US output and employment tend lines.
http://www.aei-ideas.org/2010/04/making-more-with-less-us-manufacturing-efficiency/
So the question is why did this happen? Is it because of Thatcher polices or something else? Why would manufactures shed employees and add automation? Simple answer is it makes them more money. Do you advocate some kind of minimum level of manufacturing employment? That was the type of thinking the unions Thatcher had that you rightfully criticized. What Thatcher policy drove manufactures to automate? You don't seem to have an answers because you wrongly equate drops in manufacturing employment with declines in manufacturing. So in short your very premise behind your thesis is flawed. If the young in the UK seem to lack a future it isn't because of Thatcher it is because of a robot. (And nothing in the last sentence should be read as agreeing the young don't have a future. As a father of two my kids have bright future but they and aiming for fields that require strong skills in the STEM degrees.)
Below finally is a third opposing comment that merits wider attention. This reader, whose earlier comment is above, makes the familiar case that Britain's loss of manufacturing jobs is down to low-wage foreign competition, as well as to high taxes and excessive regulation at home. I will permit myself a direct reply: nations like Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Austria are subject to the same drawbacks but remain highly competitive in global competition. Other factors were evidently responsible for the UK's loss of competitiveness in the Thatcher years.
I'm glad to see that you changed your article to be more humble. I'm not sure if you knew it, but it did come off as a little- well, a lot- arrogant. Well, I don't have much time, but since last time I only shared my thoughts on your reasoning I wanted to share with you my thoughts on the content of your article.
The first thing I would like to discuss is the trade issue. While whether she hurt the industry or not is up for debate, there is something to be said in her defense. As you noted already, trade in the U.K. was already in decline. Moreover, Asian countries like Japan, China, and Korea were starting to rapidly industrialize (or had already started to rapidly industrialize) by the time she was Prime Minister. That means less exports to those countries, and that means those countries will now be importing their products to the U.K. as well. Of course that spells some difficulty for the U.K.
I do agree with you that manufacturing is important. Services are all well and good, but it's impractical to place such a heavy emphasis on them. Ultimately what grows economies and nations best is capital. So an economy that survives primarily on services is at best less efficient than other economies. I will say this though. I do not think Reagan can be blamed for the hollowing of the U.S. economy. The U.S. industries are going overseas for three reasons (actually there are more, but these are the three most obvious). One: they are paying high wages locally and they can pay very low wages overseas. Two: taxes are very high in the U.S. Remember how well "the Celtic Tiger" was doing before their banks collapsed? One of the reasons for that was their low corporate tax rate. They had so many manufacturing jobs coming over because the companies could actually afford the taxes there. Three: Regulations are more abundant in the U.S. I'm not saying this is necessarily a bad thing. I'm merely pointing out that it is a concern for them. In China for instance, the regulations and safety protocols are much more lax than in the U.S.
You mentioned that her own colleagues wanted to oust Thatcher. I don't see this as proof of… well… anything. Even great people have been immensely unpopular.
And finally, you mentioned that Thatcher is responsible for the hollowing out of the U.K.'s economy. As you know, I don't want to argue specifics of the economy as that can take far too long. So that's all up for debate, but do consider this. As I mentioned before, Asia is now taking its place on the world stage like never before. This competition alone allows for problems for the long established economies. And, as I mentioned in regards to the U.S., a hollowing out is taking place simply because some Asian countries and many third world countries that do not hold to U.S./European standards offer incredibly low wage work, low taxes, and/or low regulations (as well as access to previously untapped, cheap, and abundant resources).
I apologize that the comment is rather choppy. As I said, I don't have much time to devote to it. Cheers mate.
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Home » IANS » Maniesh Paul cheers for visually impaired in cricket match
Maniesh Paul cheers for visually impaired in cricket match
Lucknow, Feb 5 (IANS) Television host and actor Maniesh Paul was in Lucknow to cheer for the visually challenged players at a cricket match. He said he also managed to hit a few strokes blindfolded.
Maniesh met all the players and shared a lot of stories with them and made them laugh. He also encouraged and praised them and had a great time with all the players.
"I did manage to hit a few strokes blindfolded. But hat's off to all those players for playing the game so wonderfully. I really salute them for playing the game. Cricket is not an easy game but they are all so good. I was really amazed by their game and enjoyed meeting them," Maniesh said.
Organisation Shakuntala Mishra Smriti Seva Sansthan and Cricket Association for Handicapped organises an interstate competition in cricket match for visually impaired players annually. Many celebrities have encouraged this competition over years.
On the professional front, Maniesh has been busy hosting shows like "Indian Idol" and "Nach Baliye 9" last year. He will soon be seen hosting "Sa Re Ga Ma Pa".
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The most powerful computer algebra systems available are normally commercial programs (i.e. Matlab, Mathematica or Maple). However, there is an old (and very powerful) GPL computer algebra system called Maxima, which I recently discovered. The newer versions come bundled with a WXWindows GUI called WxMaxima, which makes Maxima a friendlier environment. Maxima is capable of many of the standard numerical procedures, such as differentiation, integration, solving systems of linear equations, and matrix algrebra, and even has inline plot integration with Gnuplot and equation rendering with LateX! I would recommend giving Maxima a try.


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Hong Kong: Thousands of mothers join demo to show support for anti-extradition protesters
Thousand gathered in Hong Kong for a protest, organised by a group of mothers on Friday, in support of the young people taking part in the widespread anti-extradition demonstrations in the Chinese territory in recent weeks. «We try to keep Hong Kong as a freedom city. It's an international city belonged to the world. Freedom is not taken for granted. But as a place that we've been enjoyed... Еще freedom and we respect human rights, I would like to tell the world 'please be concerned about Hong Kong situation', said Amy, one of the protesters. Footage shows a square packed with protesters holding signs and waving their smartphone lights. The protests, among the largest in Hong Kong's history, have seen hundreds of thousands gather in the streets since the end of March, against an extradition bill which would allow people to be extradited to the mainland to face trial. Although the bill has since been suspended, the largely youth-led protests have continued with protesters calling for it to be withdrawn entirely and for Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam to resign.
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How Many Hotels In Dubai?
544 The city of Dubai had a total of 100,744 hotel rooms with 544 finished and operational hotels as of the year 2019.
How many hotels are there in Dubai 2021?
Dubai In Figures 2021
Number of Hotel Rooms 102,945 108,239
Number of Hotel Apartments 24,299 24,629
How many total hotels are there?
As of today (2019), there are more than 700,000 hotels and resorts around the globe. There are more than 4 million hotel rooms around the globe, making up the global hotel market.
How many hotel rooms are there in UAE?
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How many hotels are in the world in 2022?
There are about 17.5 million guestrooms spread throughout 187,000 hotels around the globe, according to estimates provided by STR; however, nobody is aware of the exact numbers. Wyndham Hotel Group will have approximately 9,200 hotels by the end of June 2020, making it the largest hotel company in the world in terms of the number of properties it owns and operates.
Hotels are leading the solid recovery. Visitors and residents of Dubai now have access to a total of 769 hotel businesses and 140,192 rooms, which is an increase from the 716 hotel establishments and 117,434 rooms that were available at the beginning of the first quarter of 2019.
How many malls are in Dubai?
The total amount of retail centers in Dubai According to Easa Adam, the chairman of the Dubai Shopping Malls Group (DSMG), in February 2008, Dubai had 35 shopping malls that encompass a total area of 14 million square meters (151 million square feet or 14 square kilometers) and contain around 3,500 different businesses.
How many hotels are in India?
Photographic illustration of the subject. (AP) NEW DELHI: The Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) issued a warning on Monday that almost 70 percent of hotels and restaurants in India are at risk of closing within the next 30 to 45 days.
This warning came after the government did not provide any relief to the travel sector, which has been hit the hardest by the corona pandemic.
According to the leading organization of the Indian hospitality industry, there are around 53,000 hotels and 70 lakh restaurants in the organized category and 2.3 crore eateries in the unorganized sector in India.
As a result of Corona's debilitating effect on the tourism industry, the aviation and hotel industries were among the first to suffer the effects of this natural disaster. However, none of these industries, which together account for close to 10% of India's GDP, have yet to receive any genuine support from the central government.
"With not even the slightest reassurance, let alone any stimulus or relief package from the government, the industry is looking at a major catastrophe including massive job loss, bankrupt enterprises, and the definite closure of at least 70% of hospitality establishments across the country," the FHRAI, which was founded in 1955, said in a statement while urgently seeking a stimulus package to avoid such large-scale closures of establishments across the country.
This statement was made while the organization was urgently seeking a stimulus package to avoid "After hearing the address given by the FM, the entire business is in a state of astonishment, hysteria, and complete confusion. Hospitality and tourism were completely absent from the conversation.
The hospitality and tourist business in India is responsible for about 4.3 crore jobs, which is equivalent to approximately 94% of the country's total employment. This sector contributes roughly 10% of India's GDP and earns close to Rs 17 lakh crore. The government has once more made the decision to disregard us in every way "According to Gurbaxish Singh Kohli, Vice President of the Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) and President of the Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India (HRAWI), the tourism and hospitality industry does not receive any cash inflow and does not anticipate any change in fortunes at least until the middle of 2021, depending on how the pandemic is treated.
"It will be hard for us to get back on our feet without the assistance of the government if people's thoughts are filled with fear, and if the economy continues to struggle. About 65 percent of the hotel industry's workforce is made up of immigrants, and approximately 60 percent of hotels across the country are classified as either economy or mid-market properties.
Because migrants are making their way back home, we won't have the same type of personnel available to us if and when we decide to start doing business again.
According to our forecasts, as many as seventy percent of hotels and restaurants will cease operations within the next thirty to forty-five days.
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This includes both chains and independent establishments. The Federation of Human Rights Activists in India (FHRAI) appeals to the government for its immediate attention and begs it to save us from this potential outcome "Kohli remarked FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram are examples.
How many hotels are in the UK?
As of the year 2022, there are 9,741 hotels operating in the UK, which represents a growth of 0.3% compared to 2021.
What was the first hotel?
It's been around for a lot longer than you would believe the hotel sector has. It's true that there are well-known hotels in ancient towns like Paris and Rome, but there's one inn in Japan that's centuries ahead of the competition in terms of prestige.
With thanks to the JNTO In the year 705 A.D., the Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan, a Japanese resort located not too far from Mount Fuji, first opened its doors to guests.
The hotel has been owned by the same family for all 52 generations that have come before it.
It has been officially acknowledged as the world's oldest hotel that has been operating without interruption by Guinness World Records.
In the year 705 A.D., Fujiwara Mahito established the inn, and ever since then, his family has been known for their expertise in the hospitality sector. Even though the inn has been subjected to a significant amount of renovation and maintenance over the course of its history, the primary draws, including the calming hot springs and the breathtaking vistas, have remained at the heart of its popularity.
With thanks to the JNTO With thanks to the JNTO Because of its long history and reputation for curative properties, the inn has been frequented by a diverse range of visitors, from medieval samurai to A-list celebrities and politicians.
Mochitani no Yu, the well-known spa in Keiunkan, receives its water straight from the onsen, or hot springs.
In addition, visitors are welcome to drink directly from the springs themselves. With thanks to the JNTO With thanks to the JNTO There are a total of 37 rooms within the hotel, and each one is designed in the classic Japanese manner. The first night's stay will set you back $408 USD.
In all, there were 100,744 hotel rooms among Dubai's 544 hotels. The city had a total of 544 hotels. There were a total of 25,376 units within the 197 hotel apartment buildings that were constructed.
How many restaurants are in Dubai?
There are over 20,000 eateries in Dubai, although the majority of them aren't very well known. This guide honors those precious gems, all of which are homegrown ideas, that are deserving of more attention from our side. These low-key restaurants are not necessarily hard to find; nonetheless, they may not have a significant marketing budget or may just cater only to the communities in their immediate vicinity.
Although the vast majority do not sell alcohol, a few establishments with alcohol licenses have managed to find their way in.
None of them have ever been the subject of in-depth reviews on the FooDiva website, nor have any of them been included in any of my previous editions of my yearly restaurant guide.
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A while back, the post written by editor Laura Coughlin for What's On sparked my interest; hence, I asked you, the readers and followers of this blog, for your go-to locations that meet the criteria, in addition to providing my own choices. Now that you've got that out of the way, take a read, and then promise me that you'll visit at least one of these eateries every month.
What's the number one hotel in the world?
Travel + Leisure readers have now had the opportunity to return (and celebrate) their favorite hotels throughout the world, as well as cross off numerous places that have been on their must-stay lists for a very long time. This has been made possible by the gradual comeback of international travel.
The top 100 winners of this year are a reflection of the return of worldwide jet-setting, particularly as a result of European nations reopening their borders to American tourists.
However, as is typically the case, geography is not the only factor that plays a role in determining which homes scored the top.
Our readers have shown their support for hotels that provide exceptional service and thoughtful facilities by voting for and commenting on these establishments. These hotels not only make the trip simpler but also make it more memorable. In order to compile the results of our annual World's Best Awards poll, Travel + Leisure invites its audience members to weigh in on travel experiences all over the world, providing their feedback on the best hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and other categories.
Hotels, including safari lodges, were ranked according on the quality of their amenities, location, service, and cuisine, as well as their overall value. A property's location and the facilities it offered determined whether it belonged to the city or the resort category. The anticipation that surrounds a trip to Europe is mirrored in the high rankings attained by hotels located in some of the best cities on the Continent on this year's list.
It is interesting that two new properties have placed among those listed: the Hôtel Madame Rêve in Paris, which came in at number nine, and the Rosewood Villa Magna in Madrid, which came in at number ten. Even more amazing is the fact that for the first time in more than a decade, our readers chose a European hotel as their choice for the greatest hotel in the globe.
The Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco, located in the picturesque Tuscan countryside of Italy, was voted the best hotel in 2022. This year's rankings of the top 100 songs do not solely include that significant change. The previous year, India was the "nation winner" hands down, with a total of 12 hotels appearing in the top 100.
The United States of America had the most properties of any nation in 2022, with 19. Despite the fact that India did rather well this year, with 11 properties (the same number as Italy), the United States was the country with the best representation overall.
Our readers have a lot of affection for a wide array of hotels all across the world.
The quaint Pickering House Inn, which is located in New Hampshire, came in at number four, with the legendary Lowell, which is located in New York City, coming in at number eight.
The glamping idea known as Under Canvas Mount Rushmore comes in at number 30, and the private island resort known as Little Palm Island Resort & Spa in Florida comes in at number 94.
The following is a complete list of the top hotels in the world, as chosen by the readers of Travel + Leisure.
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Which state in US has most hotels?
Which states in the United States have the largest concentration of hotel and motel establishments relative to their total population? The states of California (14,873 businesses), Texas (13,999 companies), and Florida (9,259 businesses) have the highest concentrations of hotels and motels among all of the states in the United States.
How many buildings are in Dubai?
According to data that was released by the Dubai Statistics Center and given by Dubai Municipality at the end of 2019, the total number of buildings that were in the process of being constructed in the Emirate of Dubai reached 12,725 structures. According to statistics collected by "Emirates Today," private villas are at the top of the list of structures that are still in the construction phase.
This number has increased from 5,351 and accounts for 42% of the total number of buildings.
Second position went to "Investment Villas," which registered a total of 4341 buildings, or around 34% of the total number of structures.
Then there are 1652 "multi-storey buildings," which account for around 13% of the total.
Some research found that there were around 823 buildings that qualified as "public facilities," accounting for 6.5% of the total. After that came "industrial buildings," which accounted for around 558 structures and had a ratio of 4.4 percent. According to the data collected, roughly 1,700 new applications for construction permits were submitted in 2019.
The vast majority of these permissions were obtained by "private villas," while the number of permits pertaining to expansion and modification works has reached around 22,376 permits total.
According to the Dubai Information Center, the data covers structures that are regulated by the Dubai Municipality as well as statistics for projects that will remain "under construction" until the end of December 2019.
These data also indicate that the number of finished buildings in the Emirate of Dubai during the year 2019 have reached approximately 6665 buildings, compared to a number of 6043 buildings in 2018, representing a growth rate of 10%. Additionally, the total value of the finished buildings in Dubai has reached approximately 36 billion and 114 million Dirhams, representing a growth rate of 6%.
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"Didn't we already go though this in the 90's?"
In a recent conversation with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, Trump warned that the US is prepared to win any arms race that Russia may instigate.
News that Russia has developed a new missile, capable of quickly reaching all corners of the US, "really got under the President's skin," according to a White House Aide. In a tense call with Putin, Trump vowed that the US would not back down from reciprocal arms development – even if it means another cold war.
These comments were made on the same call that Trump made to Putin to congratulate him for his recent reelection. Despite the dire warning he had to give, Trump said it was "a very good call", and he had plans on meeting Putin soon.
As for Putin's recent election, international vote monitors reported that the voting was flawed, and marred by corruption and suppression of opposition political parties. In fact, Trump was repeatedly warned by advisors to not make the congratulatory call to Putin for this exact reason.
The tensions present between the West and Russia have intensified over the past year – as certain Mainstream Media outlets insist Trump take an aggressive and warlike stance towards Russia. These voices have only intensified after Russia assassinated one of their retired spies, who was living in England. In retaliation for that attack, Russian diplomats and officials were kicked out of the US and a number of European countries.
President Trump expelled around sixty Russian officials from the United States, and similar efforts were carried out by 2 dozen additional countries.
Sergei Lavrov, the Russian Foreign Minister, declared on Thursday that Moscow would expel sixty diplomats from the U.S, and close down the American consulate in St. Petersburg in response to the event. He claimed that the same action would be taken by the Russian government for countries that expelled diplomats from Russia as well.
Although Trump has stated many times that he wants to improve relations with Russia, it seems things are moving in the opposite direction – is a new Cold War Arms Race on the horizon?


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The Philadelphia Eagles will not renegotiate the contract of star wide receiver Terrell Owens, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported.
• The Philadelphia Eagles will forfeit a portion of their offseason workout period after violating the NFL's collective bargaining agreement with the players' union.
• The Baltimore Ravens released often-injured linebacker Peter Boulware on to give the team some salary cap relief.
• Veteran linebacker Chad Brown, a three-time Pro Bowl player, signed with New England.
• Vikings running back Onterrio Smith, who has a history of violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy, was briefly detained by airport police last month after they found an elaborate kit used to beat drug tests.
• Green Bay Packers running back Ahman Green pleaded not guilty to disorderly conduct after his wife called 911 for help because she felt threatened during an argument.
• Ten days after surviving a potentially fatal motorcycle crash, Kellen Winslow Jr. began rehab on his injured right knee.


THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL Spoilers 1/2/18 — Liam Demands to Know Why Steffy Had a Paternity Test!
Liam's happiness is about to be shattered in these spoilers from THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL! Bill's hoping to keep his secret, but Liam won't stop until he discovers the truth. And Maya's world takes an unexpected turn when Carter makes a surprising confession!
Now that Justin has found out about his affair with Steffy, Bill hopes to keep that dirty secret from spreading any further — especially not to his son, Liam. "He has no idea," Bill sighs before firmly declaring: "And he never will." But back at their home, Liam confronts Steffy with the papers that he has stumbled upon. "Why did you order a paternity test?!" he shouts angrily, waving the sheets in her face. Confronted with the proof, Steffy will have no choice but to confess, and the truth will tear Liam's heart to pieces!
Meanwhile, over on the Forrester side of things, Maya is startled when Carter interrupts her work at the office to open his heart to her. "I miss you," he confesses. "I miss us." Maya just stands there shellshocked. Carter knows that she's happily married to Rick and they have a baby girl, Lizzy. So what does he actually hope to gain from this? Can Carter really believe he can woo Maya away from her happy family to give their relationship another try? The poor guy's just letting himself in for a world of hurt!
Bill and Steffy's Torrid Romantic History Exposed!


Had a few minutes to spare this evening, and spent it checking out the new Poppy collection by Coach. Usually, when I find myself too old for something, it makes me sad. But I love the youthfulness and spirit of the Poppy line; in fact, it makes me happy to think of a young woman getting one of these bags for her birthday the way I received my (cherished and treasured) black half-moon-shaped-mini-belt-bag for mine. I read somewhere that the CEO describes Poppy as "eclectic and spontaneous," which is definitely how I'd want to describe myself at that age.
How fantastic are these colors? Incidentally, I've been noticing these two colors (teal/turquoise and fuschia/purple) in lots of textiles (and bedding ensembles) lately. Maybe it's a marketing thing, or maybe it's just SUMMER! Yay!
Here are two of my new finds – one crib set and one duvet. They share the same fresh colors and cool prints.
Not only is the crib bedding made from 100% organic cotton, the designs are block-printed by hand. And best of all, it's on sale at the Pillow Mint shop.
A soft and sophisticated design for a big girl room, the leaf motif is eye-catching but not too busy. As with the handbag at top, it'd look great accompanied by silvers, pinks, and lavenders.
What colors remind you of summer? Let me know.
Turns out, I've since received more information about her nursery, so I've sent Monica a different set of suggestions. If there's interest, I'll cover those in a later post. But for now, here are my favorites.
In the interest of time (and sanity), I'll attach the links but haven't gone through the discipline of posting prices. Needless to say, prices vary by size and style. I haven't included the obvious selections (dwellstudio, for example, has some beautiful pieces which match their bedding ensembles, and Land of Nod is consistently inspiring). And I haven't included my current obsession – FLOR tiles – but if you've missed it, you can see Fionn's room here.
Cool Kids Universe is a clearinghouse for all sorts of kids stuff, from furniture to bedding to lighting to floor coverings. I really like the colors in this rug (below); it allows for a lot of decorating flexibility. And something about it reminds me of a Karim Rashid design with some sixties psychedelia thrown in.
"Hopscotch" (below) has been covered all over the internets, so I won't go into detail here. But it's the kind of rug that grows with your child, if you decide to keep it that long, and the kind of rug that's low-risk ($199) if you change your mind.
I have a thing for felted stones, as evidenced here. I've always loved the stone rug (below), and think it could be lots of fun in a kids room – with any color or style of decor.
Lastly, the Parasols rug (below) is also a Chandra design, by Thomas Paul. I found it for sale on a site called PillowsandThrows.com. But as with any of these designs, if you like the rug, please do a comparison shopping search online to make sure you're getting the best price.
If you have a specific design question, please email me at youngonesdesign@gmail.com and I'll do my best to answer it for you.


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The Bath Rugby Webchat with Daniel Evans on May 10, 2019
Our head of sport set aside some time to hold an online Q&A about all things blue, black and white
Daniel EvansHead of digital sport
(Image: Michael Steele/Getty Images)
After a week of significant Bath Rugby announcements, our Webchat returned on Friday afternoon.
Our previous attempt at an online Q&A was interrupted by the announcement that Todd Blackadder would be leaving his role as DoR to become head coach at Toshiba Brave Lupus in Japan this Summer.
Since then the new coaching structure for next season – led by Stuart Hooper – has been confirmed, as has the full list of players leaving the club at the end of this campaign.
Head of Sport Daniel Evans was on hand to answer questions about all things Bath Rugby and he received plenty.
They included queries on coaching, tactics, recruitment, season tickets, owner Bruce Craig and the make-up of the Academy next season.
Here are all the questions and answers...
Hatley will be busy but he will have help 15:01
Q29: How long will they give Hoops? 14:42
Q25: Imagine you are Bruce Craig... 14:24
Qs 22, 23 & 24: What will the new Bath style be like? 14:14
Qs 13&14: Much movement in the Academy and will Ollie Fox join? 13:23
Time for a nap
I'm knackered after all that. Thanks for following and thanks for the questions!
It is a double-edged sword
It can be a double-edged sword, you're right. I don't know if it is a factor but look at how Newcastle Falcons have struggled while being in the Champions Cup this season!
If you speak to any player, there is no doubt... They want to be playing Champions Cup, even if they end up in a 'group of death' like Bath did this season.
The coaches publicly say the same. Would Bath finish higher in the league if they were in the Challenge Cup? Probably. Would it be enough to get them into the play-offs or win the league? I doubt it.
Outside of making the play-offs, that's the next target to go for. As well as the prestige and ego boost of playing in the top competition, it may be a factor in a player choosing to go to your club over somewhere else.
Going back to the question, it is an unromantic answer but a season in the Challenge Cup next season - especially given there is a new coaching team in place and a Rugby World Cup - probably would do Bath some good, yes.
But if I were a player or a coach, I'd always want to be in the top competition. And if I were a fan I'd want to go to games at the best clubs in Europe.
Selevasio Tolofua takes on Max Clark (Image: Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
LAST QUESTION: Is it worth qualifying for Europe?
Nick has the honour of bringing the webchat to a close...
What are your thoughts on European qualification? Whilst I understand why Bath want to be at the top table of the Champions Cup they will most likely do so as lower seeds again and then end up with a Leinster/Toulouse yet again. I don't think Bath are anywhere near competing with the European elite and a season in the Challenge Cup being might be more beneficial long term?
They'll be close to it
Traditionally they have spent right up to it. This isn't always the best strategy if you can help it, because it means if a quality player does suddenly become available you can't bring him in. My understanding is that some of the contract renewals - plus the players leaving versus those coming in - has made some savings. So, it wouldn't surprise me if Bath have some leeway in the budget. It's unlikely to be a huge amount, though.
Q34: Are Bath up to the salary cap?
Tom...
Are Bath on the limit of their salary cap or is it true that Bruce Craig has been trying to reduce the playing squads budget by around £1 million? Rumour I heard, not one I believe, howerer, I can't imagine his cash is endless.
I don't know, sorry Joe! I don't usually find out until the fixtures are finalised in the Summer.
Q33: Who will Bath play in the Clash?
Joe P
Any idea who The Clash will be against next year? Leicester/Bristol again?
Hatley will be busy but he will have help
Hatley's title will be forwards and defence coach, however some of his workload will be taken off his hands.
Luke Charteris will be in charge of the lineout in attack and defence, including mauling. The analysis side alone of lineout is very time-consuming.
As for the crum, in Hatley's absence this Summer Mark Lilley - the academy and university scrum coach - will take charge of that I think. He will also help out when Hatley is back from World Cup duty.
Hooper won't be hands-on coaching on a daily basis as Todd Blackadder does and Mike Ford used to, but he will observe training and be in charge on matchdays.
Neal Hatley working with the England forwards in Portugal ahead of the Six Nations (Image: David Rogers/Getty Images)
Q32: What will Hatley's job be?
Luke N asks...
The coaching set-up looks seriously under-resourced. Will Hatley be responsible for scrum, forwards and defence? How hands on will Hooper be?
They've had a lot but it is better
That's such a hard question to answer without doing a comprehensive audit over several years.
Bath have had a lot of long-term injuries this year but not as many as Blackadder's first two years, when they brought in more than 20 injury cover signings over two seasons. The only one this season has been James Wilson, and other than the two Champions Cup games against Leinster he hasn't been needed for the first team (and, ironically has been injured).
There are so many factors it's very hard to say. And I don't have access to GPS data, fatigue, workloads etc.
Some players have had contact injuries for Bath, some have been injured for England, some have been injured training with England. Very few have suffered serious injuries training with Bath in the current season.
Blackadder felt the training pitch at Farleigh had something to do with it. It was very boggy and he thought it might have contributed to calf and hamstring injuries, so they put extra drainage in and relaid it. Compared to other teams in the Premiership, Bath have had more than most, but clubs such as Newcastle Falcons and Wasps have also had plenty.
The demands of the modern game mean injuries are always going to play a massive part of the season.
Taulupe Faletau is helped from the Franklin's Gardens pitch after injuring his left knee (Image: Pete Norton/Getty Images)
Q31: Why do we keep getting injuries?
Pete asks...
Bath has seen its fair share of long-term injuries in this campaign. Aside from bad luck, is this partly down to the strength and conditioning approach at the club, or to how often some were playing? How has Bath compared in terms of injuries to other Premiership clubs?
Not the last I heard
The last I heard neither of them had clubs sorted for next season. Lahiff has just joined the Digidust sport agency, which covers France and England, so he may be planning to cross the channel.
Max Lahiff takes on Joe Simpson (Image: David Rogers/Getty Images)
Q30: New clubs for Lahiff or Vuna?
Geoff wants to know...
Have any of the leaving players had interest? Thinking of Vuna and Lahiff?
They'll give him plenty of time
I don't know how long a contract Hoops has signed, but given how long this has been the long-term plan (albeit brought forward) and the emphasis the club have put on young English players coming through etc, I'd imagine they'll give him lots of time. Years. Todd signed a three-year deal and stayed for the duration even though he never got the team in the play-offs. I'd be surprised if Hoops has signed for anything less than that. Obviously, things like relegation could change everything, but I think Bath will be patient with Hoops and the plan they have in place. This is the first time in the pro era a Bath player has moved into the top job, so they will want to give it time to work. It will probably need time.
Bath Rugby's next DoR, Stuart Hooper (Image: Alex Davidson/Getty Images)
Q29: How long will they give Hoops?
Toby E has been in touch...
In your article the other day you said that Stuart Hooper is happy with the squad for next season. I presume that's because he's involved in recruitment up until now? Normally, new directors of rugby/head coaches are given a couple of seasons to start moving in the right direction. With frustrations already quite high and Hooper not being entirely new, how much time do you think the board will give him to start producing results?
No badges
Hooper doesn't have any badges as far as I am aware. I've spoken in depth with him about most of the points you raise.
Here's a short video but you can read the rest of the interview here. We'll have to wait and see how the new structure works, or doesn't, next season.
Q28: No coaching badges?
Adie Jones wants to know...
Is it true that our new DoR has no coaching badges? I am really concerned in relation to the coaching set up - no head coach and Hatley missing for entire pre-season and start as well, and other than Dempsey we have no experience whatsoever including Hooper. Why when the open letter stated Hopper needed a further year under Blackadder, which is now not going to happen does our CEO, decide we do not require a head coach???
I don't think Bruce is that hands on but the rumours will continue
I don't actually think Bruce is that hands-on these days. In recent years, Tarquin McDonald, as CEO, has overseen most departments of the club and the budget.
However, as Bruce has never done anything to dispel the outside perception that he interferes, I can't say with certainty either way. I've requested face-to-face interviews a number of times with him over the past four years and he's never said yes, so I've never been able to put it to him in person.
He hasn't answered questions at any of the season-ticket holder events or matchday Q&As either, so the mystery persists.
Do I think he picks the team? No. Does he have an influence on recruitment? Sometimes, I'd imagine, as most owners would.
Ultimately, it's his money being spent so there may be players he would like to see join the club.
I don't think Bruce being hands-on has anything to do with Blackadder leaving. I think - although I don't know - it is a combination of the club and perhaps Todd feeling he has taken them as far as he can, Todd genuinely wanting do do something different as a consequence, and Hooper feeling confident now is the time to take over.
Director of rugby Todd Blackadder and Bath Rugby owner Bruce Craig at the Rec (Image: Ian Johnson/Taking Pictures (Sport) Ltd)
Qs 26 & 27: Is Bruce too hands on?
Ed asks...
We hear reports of the owner of the club being one on the most hands-on in the league. Do you think this hampers the ability of the DOR and the coaching staff, and if so will Hoops have an easier time given that he has been in the club for many years?
And along similar lines...
Did Todd Blackadder leave because Bruce Craig is too hands on? If so, is Hooper the man to stand up to him and do what is best for the team?
Tough question
Tough question! If money is no object I would...
Get one more coach in to join Hooper's team. It doesn't necessarily have to be a head coach, just one more, experienced coach
Get a world-class nine and ten. Obviously, not many if any are available and Bath's nines and tens are all in contract
Get a full-time mental skills coach - one who can work with the squad every day, as they had in 2014/15. NB: The club are looking for sports psychologists to work with Katie Warriner, but that's not come to fruition yet.
Get Cokanasiga and McConnochie to wear the right numbers. Big Joe has been wearing 14 recently, but playing left wing, and McConnochie wearing 11 on the right.
Q25: Imagine you are Bruce Craig...
Zoltar asks...
Picture the scene... You went to bed last night and woke up this morning as Bruce Craig (Bit like Tom Hanks in Big).... So you've got control of the club, the hopes and dreams of supporters are in your hands, so over your coffee and croissant you formulate your strategy for success.... What would you change?
There will be changes
Having spoken to Hooper, he does have some tactical changes he wants to implement. I will be writing a detailed story specifically about that once the season has finished, so I'll have to keep my powder a little dry on that.
In terms of Bath's current playing identity, that's been nigh on impossible to pin down over the past three years because lots of different styles have been tried - 2-4-2 New Zealand forwards formation, pick and drive, catch and drive, kicking a lot and, latterly, running from deep - but none have proved consistently fruitful.
In terms of the question about the wings not getting much ball, it has been part of the game plan to get them more ball and in some games we have seen it, but at other times it hasn't happened.
My opinion is that it has been down to a combination of inconsistency up front, players not sticking to the plan or poor distribution/skills inside the likes of Cokanasiga and McConnochie. When the ball isn't coming they also have to take some responsibility and be more proactive, but both are relatively green so that can be worked on.
As for next season, the game Hooper wants Bath to play will start with the pack - that's why there have been five forwards recruited and no backs thus far - but with the aim of forward dominance paving the way for the danger runners out wide to get the ball on the front foot and in space.
Let's be honest, every game plan starts with the pack. Defensively there will tweaks, which I will write about in the future, and overall I think the plan is for a much quicker tempo when Bath have the ball.
Joe Cokanasiga breaks a tackle for Bath Rugby (Image: Ian Johnson/Taking Pictures (Sport) Ltd)
Qs 22, 23 & 24: What will the new Bath style be like?
Alastair Cooper asks...
Do you think there will be a shift in the game plan for next year? I heard Mercer mentioning a 'new' Bath after the Wasps game, or do you think they are planning to stay with Todd's fairly pragmatic forward-orientated game plan?
Robert Barclay wants to know...
What is the reason our wingers get so little ball? Strategy, wingers not looking for work, incapability players to get ball to them? What did Zach Mercer mean by 'this is the new Bath'?
Rob Corrin asks...
There's been a lot of discussion recently on the importance of DNA and identity in the way Premiership teams approach tactics and recruitment. How would you characterise the fundamentals of Bath's game, and can you see them changing under Stuart Hooper?
He will be called performance director. It wasn't that clear in the coaching announcement, but boiling it down I think he will be in charge of everything Stuart Hooper is not in charge of. He will be the overall manager above the analysis, strength and conditioning and medical departments. I'd imagine he will also be above Craig Lilley, the new academy manager, and will also have some in-put in the first-team coaching structure and planning, but won't be a coach.
Bath Rugby academy manager Andy Rock (Image: Getty Images )
Q21: What will Andy Rock be doing?
James Hurst wants to know...
Are you able to explain what Andy Rock's role will be in the new set-up?
Good question!
Good question. For a long time it was Priestland but right now it is Burns. I expect him to start against Leicester Tigers. It will be interesting to see who is on the bench though, as I thought Alex Davies did well against Wasps.
Freddie Burns and Rhys Priestland
Q20: Who is first-choice fly-half?
Peter Garner asks...
Who is now seen as the first-choice fly-half?
They need more quality to win something
Looking at the squad right now, I don't think they can win a trophy next season with it.
The importance of having a consistently top notch fly-half - and half-back pairing - is clear to see in all the top clubs in the Premiership and Europe.
Neither Priestland nor Burns have shown the consistent high quality needed to properly challenge the top teams.
At scrum-half Chris Cook and Max Green have a lot of catching up to do with Will Chudley and Bath are losing one of their most influential forwards in Dave Attwood. The jury is out on whether Josh McNally - who has been a standout player for Irish in the Chamnmpionship - can replace what will be lost in terms of power in attack, defence and set piece.
I think the young English props coming in - Will Stuart, Lewis Boyce and Christian Judge - all have potential. To me, Mike Williams from Leicester looks like a squad player rather than first choice in any position.
Bath haven't signed any backs. With Jack Wilson, James Wilson and Cooper Vuna leaving, Darren Atkins out with an ACL injury and Joe Cokanasiga and Anthony Watson likely to feature in the World Cup squad, I would have brought in another back-three option. However, it might provide someone like Tom de Glanville - who can play full-back - to get some game time.
It will be interesting to see how good Bath can be if they can play all their top players - especially their forwards - at the same time. That rarely, if ever, happens though.
Saying all of this, I do expect Bath to finish higher than 6th next season.
Qs 18&19: Your assessment of the playing squad for next season?
Robert Barclay asks...
Assuming all recruitment is done; how do you assess the playing squad for next season?
Christian Pavey wants to know...
Do you think the squad is short on backs for next season? With three going out, none coming in and recruitment seemingly done. It does feel a little light, especially with international weeks and the inevitable injuries. Also, how close to a first team start is Tom de Glanville?
Dunn is the man in possession
Over the past two seasons, Tom Dunn has become the clear first choice. I'd imagine that will be the case next season too, with Jack Walker and Ross Batty scrapping for the bench spot in the big games. Bath need three senior hookers. They'll be backed up by Tom Doughty from the academy.
Tom Dunn on the charge (Image: David Rogers/Getty Images)
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What is the distance between Pangong Tso and Tso Moriri?
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Journal of the Korean Cartographic Association 2021 KCI Impact Factor : 1.15
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2015, Vol.15, No.3
A Study on the Fossilized Toponym of Naepo Region - Focused on Sapgyocheon Riverside of Dangjin -
Song Hoyul , 김추윤 | 2015, 15(3) | pp.1~22 | number of Cited : 1
Naepo region located in the west coast of Sapgyocheon had the most exclaves in Korea during Joseon Dynasty era. Like most regions of the country, its administrative districts were significantly consolidated in 1914. Although many toponyms became extinct in the process of administrative district reorganization, unlike other regions, peculiar types of fossilized toponym became co-exist in eastern part of Dangjin which was Myeoncheongun before, because of the unique regionality of Naepo region. As a result of research, Hongju Bukchang, Hongju Cheonggeum, Deoksanchon, and Bibangguji were verified as examples related with exclave(wolgyeongji) and Beognae(Beomcheon), Changtaek, Gahwa, Deokmeori(Deokdu), Seungseon, and Songol(Sondong) were verified as examples related with administrative district reorganization. In order to preserve the old toponyms which is gradually disappearing, more active endeavor of related officials and researchers is required.
Establishing a Map Sheet Naming Principle for National Topographic Maps with Its Application to 1:50,000 Topographic Maps in Korea
Cho Daeheon , LEE, SANG-IL , Jin-hyuk Kim | 2015, 15(3) | pp.23~38 | number of Cited : 2
The sheet names of national topographic maps serve as an index for the efficient management and search of map sheets as well as a georeferencing system to inform the location of the area that they cover. Although national topographic maps have been compiled over 100 years in Korea, there has been very little research on the sheet names of topographic maps. The purpose of this study is to establish a map sheet naming principle for national topographic maps and to examine existing map names on the basis of the proposed principle. The main results are as follows. First, practical ways to establish the principle for the map sheet naming are suggested in accordance to a discussion on the importance of the principle. Second, the principle for map sheet naming to prioritize the administrative unit names is developed based on existing map names. Third, an examination is undertaken for the names of existing 1:50,000 national topographic maps with respect to the proposed principle, suggesting that around 20% of the current map names need to be renamed. The proposed principle is expected to provide an effective foundation on which new maps are named and existing maps are renamed as well.
Implementation of a Gesture Library for Manipulating Smartphone Maps
Soo-Jin Lee , Hyung Woo Kim , Yang-Won LEE | 2015, 15(3) | pp.39~48 | number of Cited : 2
With the development of information technologies, touch screen-based mobile devices like smartphone and tablet PC have been widely provided. These smart devices usually employ touch gesture, which is a simple and intuitive way of interaction such as tab and pinch on the screen. In this paper, we implemented a gesture library to manipulate smartphone maps for improvement of user access to the web map services. Our gesture library included the functionalities for touch gesture, air gesture, and joystick gesture that enable more convenient manipulation of smartphone maps. We also built a prototype application to test the feasibility of our library and made sure each functionality for gesture interface worked properly. Because our library consists of several objects and functions that can be easily used by program developers, a variety of smartphone apps with gesture interface can be implemented simply by liking web maps. Our library includes a novel method for gesture that has not been tried for smartphone maps and can be extended in the form of HTML5 which allows for an OS-independent library for smart devices.
The Cartographical Significance and Legacy of the International Map of the World (IMW)
LEE, SANG-IL , Cho Daeheon | 2015, 15(3) | pp.49~62 | number of Cited : 3
International Map of the World (IMW) is the human beings' first global mapping project which aimed at compiling a general-purpose map series composed of almost a thousand of topographic map sheets covering the whole landmass in accordance with a common scale (1:1 million), a common map projection(Lambert conformal conic projection), and a common mapping specification, but ended in failure in 1989. IMW is indeed a gigantic event in the history of cartography which can be seen from the fact that it was recognized as one of the best maps in the 20th century and one of the greatest maps in the whole history of cartography, and the year 1891 when Albrecht Penck officially proposed the project was conceived of as the beginning of the modern cartography. The cartographical significance of the IMW project is threefold. First, IMW became the exemplar for many of the ensuing global mapping projects as the Digital Chart of the World and Global Mapping. Second, IMW provided a standard mapping specification for topographic maps (especially with respect to map projections and hypsometric tints). Third, IMW offered a foundational framework for topographic map indexing. The IMW indexing system which was originally designed to denote the IMW grids each of which is 4° of latitude and 6° of longitude has become the predominant convention for topographic map indexing in many countries. This, the most prominent IMW legacy, is exemplified by the topographic map indexing systems practiced in such countries as South Korea, Japan, Australian, United States, Russia, and Canada.
A Service Learning Project Using Geospatial Technologies: Community Participation from the Perspective of Geotourism
Minsung Kim , Changho Lee | 2015, 15(3) | pp.63~77 | number of Cited : 12
The purpose of this study was for university students to participate in their community and to provide useful services for the local residents. Furthermore, this research examined whether the completion of this project contributed to enhancing students' understandings of geographic concepts and the capability to use geospatial technologies. The participants developed a digital trail of Gwanak Mountain. In developing the trail, concepts regarding geotourism, geomorphology, and community participation were incorporated, and geosptatial technologies, such as GIS, GPS, and Google Earth, were used. As a result, a digital output containing components, such as photographs, animations, and explanations following the trail, an environmental game, and the difficulty of the route, was produced. The participants increased their confidence in understanding geographic concepts related to the project and developed their ability to use geospatial technologies. The persons concerned in the community responded positively to the project.
The Effect of UNESCO World Heritage Listing on Chinese Tourism Migration using Geotagged Panoramio Photo Collections
Bae Sunhak | 2015, 15(3) | pp.79~89 | number of Cited : 1
This study investigates the UNESCO world heritage listing effects on visitor's number and seasonal preference by using the frequency of Google Panoramio geotagged photo collections and its registered time information in China with GIS. The result shows that world heritage listing doesn't significantly affect the number of tourists. However, there are significant differences in the number of geotagged photo collections between different seasons from monthly perspective and different locations of the world heritage sites. Considering the UNESCO World Heritage is one of the important tourism attraction resource in China, these results may depict the tendency of Chinese tourist's migration and it would be possible to use geotagged photo collections as an indirect index for tourism migration trend analysis.
Spatial Patterns of Industrial Activities in Seoul Under Japanese Colonial Powers: Based on Ethnically Segregated Residential Distribution
Changwha Oh , Kim, Youngho | 2015, 15(3) | pp.91~100 | number of Cited : 1
This study investigates spatial patterns of residence and industrial activities of Korean and Japanese ethnic groups in the 1930s. The 1930s is characterized as rapid industrialization periods in Korean peninsula. Particularly, Seoul was the core of the industrialization process. This study analyzes and compares spatial patterns of industries based on Korean and Japanese residence at the time. Seeing the previous studies about spatial patterns about socio-economic activities in the Japanese colonial period are qualitatively driven, this study uniquely applies quantitative spatial analysis methods for the analysis. The results show that Seoul had distinctly clear segregation patterns among different ethnic residences. And this segregation attributed to industrial segregation by ethnic groups. However, spatial distribution of industries reflect not only residential segregation but also many other factors such as land cost and life styles.
A Study on Selecting Measures for Test-Bed Subject of Intelligence Security
Sunhee Han , Jae Yong Lee | 2015, 15(3) | pp.101~111 | number of Cited : 5
Security technology to reduce crime rate has been attract the worldwide attention. In particular, building-up security application and surveillance camera system (CCTV), as a national key project, are promoted in nationwide. However, due to the low effectivity of security application and CCTV such as crime arrest rate and overloaded surveillance by CCTV monitoring agent, the necessity of the intelligence security technology has gradually increased. However, the concerns over testing on its validity make it difficult to apply the intelligence security technology to local governments. Besides, it should consider the other matters such as overcoming various legal constraints, feedbacks from citizens, and cooperation among relevant organizations in order to make successful crime prevention. In this regard, it would be important to establish the test-bed in real environment where citizens live, for testing intelligent surveillance security technology and its validation. After getting validation from the test-bed, it also would be better for commercializing the technology. Hence, standard for selecting test-bed as the first step of establishing successful test-bed is important. Therefore, this study aims at objectively providing considerations and standards in selecting test-bed in real environment which is subject to 'Intelligent Security Technology R&D Projects' which is different from previous R&D. This study also contributes to selecting the test-bed in real environment which is expected to be expanded over time.
Image Fusion on High Spatial Resolution WorldView-2 Satellite Data
Minho Kim | 2015, 15(3) | pp.113~126 | number of Cited : 0
Many image fusion techniques have been developed to produce high spatial-resolution color imagery from panchromatic (PAN) and multispectral (MULTI) satellite imagery. The conventional techniques could be subdivided into three categories such as spectral substitution, arithmetic merging and spatial domain. This research applied fusion techniques, corresponding to each fusion category, to PAN and MULTI scenes of WorldView-2 satellite. Individual fused images were evaluated in terms of spectral and spatial distortion. The study found that fused imagery, based on spatial domain, were superior to those fusion results from spectral substitution and arithmetic merging. It is anticipated that spatial-domain fusion technique would be appropriate in producing fused imagery that could play a role of input data for online image map as well as thematic map at a large scale.
Map Error Analysis of High School Social Studies Textbook
Jeong, Jae Joon | 2015, 15(3) | pp.127~141 | number of Cited : 6
Social studies textbooks first, depending on the role and frequency of maps, are classified 3 categories; 1) social studies or ethics in which maps are used collateral material, 2) history in which maps contain location information of historic events, 3) geography in which maps play key roles in delivering curriculum contents. Generally, maps in geography textbook made by teachers or professors majoring geography are generated according to cartographic rules, and properly. But many maps in social studies, ethics, and history textbook have incorrect map projection, missing inset map, and wrong map legends. As results, maps containing errors may lead distorted national territory recognition of students. In the research, map errors in social studies, ethics, and history textbook are divided in geometric errors, inset map errors, and wrong legends. Analysis shows that 352 maps in total 1085 textbook maps contains map errors. Geometric errors are the most abundant with 20.8% and ratio of inset map errors and improper legends are 6.8% and 4.8% respectively. In order to prevent generating map with errors, systematic and institutional procedures are essential in textbook authorizing and standard databases used in textbook map writing are urgently prepared.


Here's a Card sketch and your challenge is to use it for as a LO sketch. You could use part as a journal, the whole sketch for a LO or whatever you want.
This probably doesn't fit here, I'll post it under the card lo too. :o I used the card sketch from Erica and made it into a lo. It's my son James at 2 months (September 2007). Thanks for looking!
Nice lo Sam! I always love your work.
Ok: I tried this one and I LOVE it!!! thanks for the challenge!
very cute- Erica, i really like that glitter flower.
I'm really enjoying everyone's work. Great!!
These are so good! I like all the interpretations.
ok i need a title... but here is what i got so far. not sure if i like the pink bead but if i keep them i will put glue in more place to make them look more even.
Actually Janice, I like the wavy bead line --- makes the LO more interesting, I can see a pink/black flower, too. Love the colors and adorable Jaz picture.
I like the pink beads too. I would keep them (wavy).
How adorable!! I like the bead border you came up with!
Janice, love the pink and black on Jaz and the LO. Keep the beads.


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Video allegedly shows corrections deputy striking inmate, deputy could face criminal charges
By ABC7 Staff | August 16, 2019 at 10:01 AM EDT - Updated August 16 at 10:01 AM
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - Now that an internal investigation has been completed, the State Attorney's Office will have to determine if charges will be pressed against a former corrections deputy for allegedly punching an inmate.
Around 1am on August 4, 2019 at the Manatee County Jail, the sheriff's office says 34-year-old Louis Valentin assaulted an inmate while in the Disciplinary Pod Exercise Yard and the incident was caught on camera.
The incident was reported and the sheriff's office started an investigation, which could have resulted in Valentin's termination. The sheriff's office says he resigned four days after the incident, before the investigation was completed.
The investigation concluded that Valentin, who Valentin had been a corrections deputy since being hired in December 2015, was guilty of unlawful conduct and two counts of conduct unbecoming.
"This is not how our deputies are trained, and this type of behavior will not be tolerated at the Manatee County Sheriff's Office. Standards are in place to prevent incidents like this from happening, but when a deputy or employee fails to follow our rules they will face consequences for their actions, to include termination and criminal prosecution," said Sheriff Rick Wells.
"Recently, there has been a pattern of abusive conduct among a small percentage of the approximately 300 corrections employees, of which those four have been criminally charged. This culture has been identified, and all deputies in our Corrections Bureau are currently going through additional training."
The sheriff's office sent a capias request for battery to the State Attorney's Office on August 15th. It will now be up to their office to determine if criminal charges will be filed against Valentin.
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Flyover On Chennai's GST Road To Start Operations By December
In a latest development, the state government has made an announcement that the flyover on Chennai's GST Road will start its functioning by December 2019. This will be unidirectional flyover that will cover an area of around 1.53 km, so that stopping traffic troubles of daily commuters. Starting from Tambaram, the flyover will be constructed on Grand Southern Trunk (GST) road near Pallavaram.
The uni-directional flyover will have three lanes and the estimated cost of the project is Rs 82.66 crores.
Giving more information on the above, a senior official from the Highway Department said, "After several hurdles, the construction work has once again started on the stuck flyover. 47 deck slabs need to be fitted, of which 37 has already been constructed while work on rest is still underway,"
He further added that the work on two junctions near English Electricals and Old Sandhai Road has been finished, while at Pammal Junction it is under development.
"At the same time, the work on ramping of a flyover on the Chennai's side has already started and will take around 4 months to be complete. On the other hand, work on the other side will start next week." Official said.
Currently, the authority is working hard to complete the flyover by the end of this year so that the issue of traffic jam between Tambaram and airport end soon.
The drive to end the work promptly is welcomed by daily commuters. According to them, although the department has made diversions and provisions to handle traffic, but still there is a heavy jam during peak timings. As soon as the flyover will start functioning, the problem of commuters will come to an end.
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