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Q: Calling performFetch in viewWillAppear doesn't work The first call inside viewWillAppear doesn't work. The second call in block callback works. It doesn't hurt anything, but I wonder why?
In my understanding, calling performFetch should be a one-time thing provided that no changes made to NSFRC afterwards. Since I am lazy loading the frc, it's not possible that it gets modified in any way. After calling performFetch and reloadData, NSFRC will start monitoring the context. And any changes in context will be populated to table view automatically.
Yet in my code, if I remove reloadData following the second performFetch, nothing happens to the table view. Base on that I think the first performFetch totally doesn't take effect.
Am I missing something obvious?
-(NSFetchedResultsController *)frc
{
    if (!_frc) {
        [_frc setDelegate:self];
        NSFetchRequest *freq = [[NSFetchRequest alloc] initWithEntityName:@"Item"];
        NSSortDescriptor *sd = [[NSSortDescriptor alloc] initWithKey:@"title" ascending:YES];
        [freq setSortDescriptors:@[sd]];

        _frc = [[NSFetchedResultsController alloc] initWithFetchRequest:freq managedObjectContext:[[BNRStore sharedStore]context] sectionNameKeyPath:nil cacheName:nil];
    }
    return _frc;
}

-(void)viewWillAppear:(BOOL)animated
{
    [super viewWillAppear:animated];

    // first time
    NSError *storeError = nil;
    if (![self.frc performFetch:&storeError]) {
        NSLog(@"%@",[storeError localizedDescription]);}
    [self.tableView reloadData];

    if ( [[self.frc fetchedObjects] count] == 0) {
        [[BNRStore sharedStore] fetch:^(NSError *error){
            if (error) {
                UIAlertView *av = [[UIAlertView alloc]initWithTitle:@"Error" message:[error localizedDescription] delegate:nil cancelButtonTitle:@"OK" otherButtonTitles:nil];
                [av show];
            } else {

                // second time
                NSError *storeError = nil;
                if (![self.frc performFetch:&storeError]) {
                    NSLog(@"%@",[storeError localizedDescription]);}
                [self.tableView reloadData];
            }
        }];
    }
}

A: You're setting yourself as the NSFetchedResultsController's delegate before you initialized it. You can send messages to nil (which it still is at that point), so you don't get any errors. However, your delegate is never set anywhere else, so your table view doesn't get updated either. Move the call to setDelegate to after the initialization and it should work:
-(NSFetchedResultsController *)frc
{
    if (!_frc) {
        NSFetchRequest *freq = [[NSFetchRequest alloc] initWithEntityName:@"Item"];
        NSSortDescriptor *sd = [[NSSortDescriptor alloc] initWithKey:@"title" ascending:YES];
        [freq setSortDescriptors:@[sd]];

        _frc = [[NSFetchedResultsController alloc] initWithFetchRequest:freq managedObjectContext:[[BNRStore sharedStore]context] sectionNameKeyPath:nil cacheName:nil];
        [_frc setDelegate:self];
    }
    return _frc;
}


Vastavam web: Veteran producer Pippa Harris has been appointed as the new chair of British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA).The 51-year-old, a revered name in the British film and TV industry, will take the baton from Jane Lush, according to The Hollywood Reporter.She has been the deputy chair for the past year and closely involved with the British Academy for a decade."It's a great honour to be elected chair of BAFTA and I'm fortunate to be following in Jane Lush's forthright footsteps. The last year has been a difficult and turbulent time for many in our industry, and I want to pay tribute to the calm, determined leadership that Jane has shown," she said.
"Alongside Jane, BAFTA's talented and committed staff and membership, I want to ensure BAFTA continues to be a beacon for best practice in our industry. Now more than ever it's vital that we continue to expand our outreach initiatives, scholarship programme and talent development schemes in order to ensure that those entering the industry are encouraged and supported regardless of their background, race or gender," she added.The banner which was bought by All3Media in 2015 has been behind numerous major films, with Harris having executive produced the Oscar-nominated "Revolutionary Road", starring Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio.
On the small screen, she has executive produced award-winning shows such as "Call the Midwife", "Penny Dreadful", as well as "Britannia", Jez Butterworth's recent drama series.


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Q: SQL return records based on multiple columns values Let's say I have the following data:
Number  TagValue
1       MLB
1       NFL
2       MLB
2       NFL
3       MLS
3       NFL
4       NFL

I want to return the following:
Number  TagValue
1       MLB
1       NFL
2       MLB
2       NFL

The request is to look each number- tag value combo and see if it has BOTH MLB and NFL. If it does not I do not want to return it. A simple where clause will return:
Number  TagValue
1       MLB
1       NFL
2       MLB
2       NFL
3       NFL
4       NFL

I do not want this.

A: You can use exists :
select t.*
from table t
where exists (select 1 from table t1 where t1.number = t.number and t1.tagvalue = 'MLB') and
      exists (select 1 from table t1 where t1.number = t.number and t1.tagvalue = 'NFL')

A: If you only want to show the records where the number has both tags and the actual tag of the record is one of the tags, then a straight forward solution would be a disjunction of two times an equal operation and an EXISTS.
SELECT t1.number,
       t1.tagvalue
       FROM elbat t1
            WHERE t1.tagvalue = 'MLB'
                  AND EXISTS (SELECT *
                                     FROM elbat t2
                                     WHERE t2.number = t1.number
                                           AND t2.tagvalue = 'NFL')
                   OR t1.tagvalue = 'NFL'
                      AND EXISTS (SELECT *
                                         FROM elbat t2
                                         WHERE t2.number = t1.number
                                               AND t2.tagvalue = 'MLB');

A: If you want to return all numbers that have both codes, you can do:
select number
from t
where tagvalue in ('MLB', 'NFL')
group by number
having min(tagvalue) <> max(tagvalue);

I see little utility in returning multiple rows in this case.
If you want numbers with only one team, then:
select number, max(tagvalue)
from t
where tagvalue in ('MLB', 'NFL')
group by number
having min(tagvalue) = max(tagvalue);

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Heathrow Rail revamps advertising space
Posted on Tuesday, 16 July 2019 in News
UK: JCDecaux Airport, in partnership with Heathrow, have completely redeveloped the Heathrow Rail advertising portfolio. The investment has funded a predominantly digital offering, presenting advertisers with the opportunity to showcase their brands on a range of state-of-the-art digital screens, reaching the entirety of the highly desirable Heathrow Rail audience.
Heathrow Rail provides a key touchpoint for passengers arriving into and departing from all Heathrow terminals. 6.3 million passengers travel annually on the Heathrow Express, the non-stop rail service connecting London Paddington and Heathrow Central in 15 minutes. The number of people passing through this area is set to increase significantly with the imminent opening of the Elizabeth Line in 2020. This will contribute to Heathrow's Sustainable Transport Plan which underlines their commitment to promoting public transport for passengers and colleagues.
New additions to the portfolio include a network of 58 LCD digital screens strategically located throughout all stages of the passenger journey, the T5 Beacons - stand out branding opportunities and the immersive Heathrow Rail Walkway Motion consisting of 14 digital screens and the capability for a full surrounding wall wrap.
A major benefit of this new proposition is the audience it engages. Heathrow Rail is the UK's most business-focused Out-of-Home environment. More than two-thirds of its audience are AB, a considerably larger proportion than that of Bloomberg and CNBC. Likewise, compared to financial press readers, Heathrow Express has the highest percentage of audience who are C-suite executives in large companies. Half of all Heathrow Express passengers are flying for business purposes, and business travellers who use the Heathrow Express take an average of 5 or more trips a year on the service.
"We have worked closely with JCDecaux throughout the redevelopment of the Heathrow Rail advertising portfolio, and we are delighted to see this premium opportunity go live. Heathrow is a sought-after environment for advertisers, and we hope this redevelopment expands the offering for brands to communicate with our passengers."Fraser Brown, Retail Director at Heathrow.
San Diego Airport signs a Transportation Infrastructure Investment agreement
Posted on Friday, 12 July 2019 in News
USA: The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority has signed a 10-year agreement with its airline partners that will give the Airport Authority the ability to contribute over a half-billion dollars to help alleviate traffic congestion and make it easier for everyone to access San Diego International Airport.
The Airport Authority is currently working with its regional partners, including SANDAG, the City of San Diego, Port of San Diego, the Military, MTS, Caltrans and NCTD on potential transportation and transit connection improvements to the airport. The agreement with the airlines will help provide key funding for those projects, if approved.
"This agreement ensures that the Airport Authority will have the means to effectively partner with other regional agencies to improve access to the airport through transportation and transit projects," said April Boling, Airport Authority Board Chairman. "It also supports the Airport Development Plan, which envisions the replacement of Terminal 1 and related improvements."
While the specific improvements are being studied and not yet approved, the agreement ensures there will be substantial funding for those improvements should the Airport Authority and partner agencies decide to go forward with them.
The contribution of over a half-billion dollars includes:
$350 million for on- and potential off-airport public transportation projects in conjunction with regional partner agencies. The agreement allows the Airport Authority to contribute up to this amount when third-parties (such as regional partner agencies) contribute funds for off-airport transportation and transit projects.
This funding could also help pay for a new transit station on airport property that could connect to the regional system. Space for a station is included in the current Airport Development Plan.
An additional $165 million – funded 100 percent by the Airport Authority and the Airlines - could be used for multimodal mobility corridor improvements also contemplated in the Airport Development Plan and, if approved, might include an inbound, on-airport access roadway adjacent to Harbor Drive and a bicycle path.
If approved, the roadway would connect Laurel Street directly to the airport, with no traffic lights. This would remove an estimated 45,000 cars per day from Harbor Drive. It also includes a right-of-way for future outbound lanes.
Additionally, the multimodal mobility corridor improvements could free up space on Harbor Drive for potential Rapid Bus or light rail transit opportunities that could serve not only the airport, but also Harbor Island redevelopment projects being considered by the Port of San Diego.
"The airport and the airlines provide significant economic impact for the region, and this is just the latest example of that commitment," said Kim Becker, Airport Authority President and CEO. "I sincerely appreciate the airlines' willingness to participate in this agreement and pre-approve a significant investment in transportation and transit infrastructure."
The Airport Development Plan includes projects that provide better connections for transit users, bicyclists and pedestrians, including:
New all-electric shuttle service to and from the Old Town Transit Center
Upgraded transit amenities at the new Terminal 1 curbfront, such as bus shelters, info kiosks, and electronic next-arrival signs
A new multi-use walking and biking path along North Harbor Drive
As with all off-airport projects, the Airport Authority will seek FAA approval for possible off-airport transportation and transit projects, similar to previous and current off-airport projects undertaken by the Airport Authority to improve Harbor Drive and Sassafras Street.
Stansted Express launches summer offer for families
Posted on Thursday, 11 July 2019 in Members' News
UK: School summer holidays are often an opportunity for travel companies to put prices up - but Stansted Express has bucked the trend and introduced a special summer-only offer cutting fares by up to 60%.
The dedicated express rail services between central London and Stansted Airport, Stansted Express has brought in a new Family Offer Ticket which is available until the end of September.
The great value ticket, introduced in time for the great summer getaway, means that one adult and up to three children can travel from London to Stansted Airport for just £29.90 return – a saving of up to £44.85 on Standard Class Return.
For two adults and up to three children, the price is barely more than £10 per person at £52 return – a saving of up to £52.65 compared to the price of a Standard Class Return.
These special offer fares are available until Monday 30 September for journeys starting from London Liverpool Street, Stratford or Tottenham Hale to Stansted Airport.
The offer is available online only – from www.stanstedexpress.com – and families must travel together on the train.
David Metherell, Head of Commercial Development at Stansted Express said: "We know how costs mount up when going away with your family, especially in the school summer holidays.
"But we're pleased to be making travel in the summer much cheaper for families – and travelling by train to the airport is so much easier than taking the car. You don't have to risk the traffic, find a parking space, and then make your way to the terminal.
"Our Stansted Airport rail station is right underneath the airport terminal and just a few minutes' walk from the entrance.
"We're offering people the best start to their holidays."
Stansted Express is the fastest way to travel between London and Stansted Airport, taking just 47 minutes. Trains depart every 15 minutes on weekdays. You can find more details about the offer here: www.stanstedespress.co.uk
£150 million pledged to deliver upgrades at Gatwick Airport station
Posted on Monday, 08 July 2019 in Members' News
UK: The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced a £150 million scheme to upgrade the railway station at Gatwick Airport, which will reduce train delays caused by platform overcrowding and congestion, while also improving passenger experience by providing easier connections to other destinations.
Planned upgrades will include doubling the size of the station concourse, adding 5 new lifts and 8 escalators to improve passenger flow, and widening 2 platforms to reduce overcrowding.
"With 46 million people now using Gatwick Airport every year and 20 million coming by train, it is vital that we make the station more accessible and customer friendly for those travelling through it. The UK's second largest airport has direct rail links to more than 120 destinations and is an important public transport hub," Transport Secretary Chris Grayling said.
Stewart Wingate, Chief Executive Officer, Gatwick Airport commented that the redesigned train station will provide a seamless transition between the airport and the station.
"The new station will complement the huge improvements to rail services at the airport, which include new fleets of Gatwick Express and Thameslink trains and services that now leave the airport for London every 3 minutes – as frequently as services on the tube," Stewart Wingate said.
The number of people using Gatwick Airport station each year has grown by 6 million since 2010. Currently the station is not designed for the high volume of daily passengers, often carrying bulky luggage.
The renovation will be managed by Network Rail, in partnership with DfT. Gatwick Airport Ltd and Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership are co-funding the project with £37 million and £10 million respectively.
Paul Harwood, Director of Investment for Network Rail, said:
"The transformational enhancement to Gatwick Airport station will provide passengers with a much smoother and more pleasant experience and also reduce train delays.
Along with the recent improvements on the Brighton Main Line and our record £4.3 billion funding settlement for maintaining, operating and renewing the railway over the next five years, this investment is excellent news for passengers, businesses and the economy."
Patrick Verwer, Chief Executive Officer of Govia Thameslink Railway, said:
"This much-needed scheme will deliver real benefits for passengers thanks to enhanced platforms, new lifts and a larger concourse. At such a busy station these upgraded facilities will significantly contribute to the smooth running of our services for travellers getting to and from the airport."
Jonathan Sharrock, Chief Executive at Coast to Capital said:
"If our economy is to grow, we need a transport network that supports faster, more reliable, and less polluting journeys for business, leisure and freight travel. Gatwick airport is an international destination and its station is a gateway to London and the wider Coast to Capital area.
This plan will greatly improve the interchange for commuters, visitors and business which will support the sustainable growth of the area with Gatwick airport at its heart.
We are delighted to have contributed £10 million and look forward to working with partners to deliver a better experience for passengers."
The improvement works will start in spring 2020 and will take around 2 years to complete. The works will be sequenced to ensure minimum disruption.
Consultation starts on Melbourne Airport Rail
Posted on Friday, 21 June 2019 in News
AUSTRALIA: The Victorian Government has given the green light to progress the detailed business case for Melbourne Airport Rail, with a path via Sunshine selected as the best route. Development of the business case is now underway with the project set to begin construction by 2022, subject to required approvals.
Rail Projects Victoria, that is overseeing the planning and delivery of Melbourne Airport Rail on behalf of the Victorian Government, has opened the consultation on the works. You can have your say on Melbourne Airport Rail by completing an online survey at http://railprojects.vic.gov.au/airportrailsurvey. The survey will close at 5pm on Monday, 29 July 2019.
In 2016-17, Melbourne Airport handled more than 35 million passenger movements and this figure will almost double to more than 67 million by 2038. The Victorian and Commonwealth governments have committed up to $5 billion each to Melbourne Airport Rail which will provide a vital link for tourists and business people to connect to the CBD, and importantly to regional Victoria.
Heathrow Express engineer shortlisted for the Everywoman Transport & Logistics Awards
Posted on Friday, 21 June 2019 in Members' News
UK: Aoife Considine, a Fleet Engineering Manager of Heathrow Express, was nominated and shortlisted for the Everywoman Awards in 2019.
Aoife is an excellent ambassador for the rail industry and excels at raising awareness and encouraging young people to enter engineering as well as ensuring that they reach their potential in their careers. She participates in annual debates for National Women in Engineering Day and is visiting students in schools to act as a mentor.
"We were very proud of our Fleet Engineering Manager Aoife Considine on making the shortlist for the everywoman Transport & Logistics Awards. Aoife is only really just beginning her career, and has already made an incredible impact at a complex time for the company – maintaining our existing HEx fleet and the TfL Rail fleet, while also planning for the launch of a new HEx fleet and subsequent depot move. She is an excellent ambassador for the rail industry and excels at raising awareness and encouraging young people and women to enter engineering in the rail industry," Les Freer, Director of Heathrow Express said.
Congratulations to Aoife from GARA!
New partnerships and initiatives with Express Rail Link
MALAYSIA: The operator of KLIA Ekspres and KLIA Transit airport rail link services in Kuala Lumpur Express Rail Links Sdn Bhd (ERL) had a busy week with three new partnerships announced.
Discover Kuala Lumpur package is a collaboration between ERL and KL Hop-On Hop-Off. The partnership allows passengers with at least eight hours of waiting time at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA & KLIA2) to make a quick visit to the city. The package includes a KLIA Ekspres Return Ticket and a round trip on the KL Hop-On Hop-Off bus. There are two routes available - the Garden Route and the City Route which will take about two hours each depending on the traffic conditions. It operates on the "hop on, hop off" approach allowing participants of the tour to get off and on the bus at any
stop they choose within 24 hours of their voucher redemption. Discover Kuala Lumpur packages can be purchased online via the KLIA Ekspres website and app, as well as the self-service kiosks at KLIA, KLIA2 and KL Sentral.
Another initiative launched this week was "Go Cashless on Public Transport" Campaign which was organised by ERL at KL Sentral. The launch event saw the participation of ERL's strategic partners, namely, Boost e-wallet, GrabPay, Mastercard, Maybank, Touch 'n Go, UnionPay and Visa. In support of the national agenda, to promote awareness and usage of contactless cards and digital/mobile wallets by the travelling public on train services and at stations. The usage of cashless transactions on all ERL services is 47%, an increase of 5% compared to 2018.
And finally, in a bid to extend its rail expertise globally, ERL will continue supporting the Al Mashaaer Al Muqadassah Metro – or Makkah Metro – during the Hajj season. This time around, 28 staff from ERL as well as staff from ERL Maintenance Support Sdn Bhd (E-MAS) will hold numerous positions for about two months starting June to support the operations. Among the roles are Deputy Station Manager, Station Master, Assistant Station Master and Station Control Room Agent. This year's secondment marks the eighth year that ERL has been seconding staff for the rail system that runs only seven days every year.
"Including this year's secondment, we can say around 80 ERL and E-MAS staff have contributed to the smooth running of the Makkah Metro from 2012," said ERL Chief Executive Officer, Noormah Mohd Noor. "This gives our staff the opportunity to gain new and unique experiences, especially in a situation that has a strong call for mass transportation. In the operations, each pilgrim must be transported into and out of Arafat within six to eight hours. This exposure to crowd control, station management and train operations on a massive scale will not only help them to develop their interpersonal skills, but hone and develop new management skills as their job requires them to coordinate and communicate with all levels of operation staff from various nationalities."
Federal Railroad Administration announces more than $326m in grants to support railroad infrastructure
Posted on Thursday, 13 June 2019 in News
USA: The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has announced the recipients of more than $326 million in grant funds under the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program and the Special Transportation Circumstances Program, for a wide variety of state and local railroad infrastructure projects. The grants will fund 45 projects in 29 states.
From those funds up to $2.8m will be allocated to Rhode Island - TF Green Airport intercity rail service project, which will allow to complete preliminary engineering and federal environmental review for a new Amtrak stop at TF Green Airport in Warwick, Rhode Island, the only airport adjacent to the Northeast Corridor without direct access to it.
Another $2.7m will go to Wisconsin - Milwaukee Area Passenger and Freight Rail Improvement Project. The funds will be used to upgrade the signalling system to centralized train control on approximately 2 miles of track surrounding the Milwaukee Intermodal Station on the state-supported Hiawatha Amtrak service, building on a fiscal year 2017 CRISI grant to add a second platform at the airport station. This will enable the 20 freight trains and 16 passenger trains that daily travel the area to operate closer to permitted speeds.
Full list of projects can be found here >>>
Feasibility study for Gautrain extension has been submitted for approval
SOUTH AFRICA: The Gautrain Management Agency (GMA) has completed the feasibility study for the Gauteng Rail Extension Network and the study was submitted to National Treasury for approval.
According to GMA's Senior Executive Manager, Communication and Marketing Dr Barbara Jensen, once approval has been granted the planning and Environmental Impact Assessment of Phase 1 will begin.
Contract awarded for Otopeni airport rail link
ROMANIA: A consortium of Arada Company, ISPCF and DB Engineering & Consulting has been selected by the Romanian Infrastructure Manager CFR to deliver modernisation of Bucureşti Nord – Henri Coandă International Airport.
The project involved building a new track between Bucharest central station and Henri Coandă International Airport located in Otopeni and a passenger station at Terminal 1.
The total estimated cost of the contract, expected to last 14 months (two months for design and 12 months for execution) is EUR 88.6 million.
Saudia Airlines sign a strategic partnership deal with Saudi Railways
Posted on Wednesday, 05 June 2019 in News
UAE: Saudi Arabian Airlines and Saudi Railways have signed a strategic partnership agreement on 27 May to provide integrated transport services between the airline and the Al-Haramain Express rail service.
The partnership aims to develop an interoperable air-rail passenger experience service including online travel procedures, apps, self-service and seamless baggage transfer between the airline and Haramain train stations in Medina, Jeddah, King Abdulaziz Airport in Jeddah and King Abdullah Economic City in Rabigh.
Flytoget introduces a Night Summer Train service
Posted on Wednesday, 05 June 2019 in Members' News
NORWAY: Starting from 22 June through to 9 August, Flytoget will run all night rail service between city centre and Oslo Airport.
"We are very excited to introduce the "Night Summer Train" for the travellers choosing Flytoget as their airport access mode," CEO of Flytoget Philipp Engedal said. "We know that many of our customers fly at slightly different times in the summer and more departures at night was something they have asked for. We hope and believe that the offer will be well received."
Usually the last Flytoget train departs from Oslo Airport at 00.50 and first 05:30, but this summer the following departures are set up from Oslo Airport at 01:10, 01:30, 02:10, 02:40, 04:50 and 05:10.
Usually the first Flytoget trains from Oslo S to Oslo Airport leaves at 04.40, but this summer there will be additional departures at 04:00 and 04:20.
Major rail contract approved to connect three Thailand's airports
Posted on Friday, 31 May 2019 in News
THAILAND: Thailand's Cabinet has approved a draft contract worth 225 billion baht (7.07 billion USD) to build a high-speed rail connecting the country's three major airports of Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi and U-Tapao.
The consortium led by Charoen Pokphan (CP) Group is expected to sign the contract, proposed by the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Office, with the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) on June 15.
Under the contract, the SRT will pay 149 billion baht over a period of 10 years and the joint venture contract covers 50 years.
The 220 km railway will run from Bangkok's Don Mueang and Suvarnabhumi airports to the U-Tapao airport in nearby Rayong Province.
Thailand's government is looking to bring advanced industries like aircraft, robotics and next-generation automobiles to Rayong and its surroundings as part of its ambitious Eastern Economic Corridor scheme.
Light rail link planned for Sunshine Coast Airport
AUSTRALIA: Sunshine Coast Airport has delivered its Draft Master Plan document charting the planned evolution of the airport over the next two decades and beyond.
The release of the draft Sunshine Coast Airport Master Plan 2040 will now be followed by a 50-business day community engagement period, from Thursday 30 May to 5.00pm, Friday 9 August 2019.
The Sunshine Coast Airport Master Plan 2040 will deliver one of the Sunshine Coast's most significant transport, tourism and economic infrastructure assets, adding $4.1 billion to Gross Regional Product between 2020–2040, and opening-up new direct destinations in Australia, the Pacific and Asia to benefit Sunshine Coast residents and visitors.
The plan inlcudes plans for an integrated transport hub for the region with provisions for a light-rail station and potential for autonomous vehicles.
Currently The Airport is serviced hourly by one bus service running between Maroochydore and Noosa. The existing mode share for public transport at the Airport is low but may be improved with additional or higher frequency services to accommodate growing passenger numbers.
"With the delivery of the new runway at the end of next year there are some immediate priorities to ensure that the airport is fully prepared to meet the new demands, but equally we have outlined plans that look to 2040 and beyond," Sunshine Coast Airport Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Brodie said.
"They include land-use priorities to ensure that we have space for developments such as light railway and increased freight handling facilities."
Birmingham Airport and HS2 Ltd share plans to improve air and rail connectivity
Posted on Friday, 31 May 2019 in Members' News
UK: the Chairs of both Birmingham Airport and HS2 Ltd, as well as the CEO of Birmingham Airport, met to reaffirm how the new High Speed Rail network alongside the airport's growth plans are crucial to improve future connectivity and prosperity for the region.
HS2 will link over 25 towns and cities, joining up nearly half of the UK population and is set to deliver £92bn of benefits to the UK economy. Not only will HS2 better serve the airport from across the country, the new railway will take trains off the busy West Coast Main Line allowing more regional train services to and from Birmingham International Station.
Tim Clarke, Chair of Birmingham Airport and Allan Cook, Chair of HS2 Ltd, along with Nick Barton, CEO of Birmingham Airport, met at the airport to discuss their infrastructure plans and visited the airport site to understand where the airport developments will take place. This meeting is a clear sign of commitment from the two parties to see both projects delivered in unity for the benefit of the overall region.
Allan Cook, Chair of HS2 Ltd said:
"HS2 is a once in a generation opportunity to better connect the Midlands and the North. Calling at the new Interchange station, our trains will be more reliable, quicker and allow more passengers to use Birmingham Airport, the NEC and other leisure attractions. The new HS2 station will act as a catalyst for the development and growth proposals for the area around the station – including new homes and jobs. We plan to work closely with the Airport and the Urban Growth Company to deliver improved connectivity that will in turn drive economic growth for both the West Midlands and the country."
Tim Clarke, Chair of Birmingham Airport, said:
"From next month, the airport will begin works on its Master Plan, where £500m will be invested over the next 15 years to grow the airport by 40%, serving 18m passengers a year – using the existing single runway. For us, it is important the airport continues to play a part in the development of the Midlands, acting as a catalyst for the continued growth of the region's economy. With a greater choice of flights and destinations, alongside improved regional connectivity and a direct link to HS2, we will do just this."
When HS2 opens, the rail journey between Birmingham Airport and central London will reduce from the current 70 minutes to 38 minutes as it becomes the UK's first and only high-speed connected airport, whilst also increasing the current two-hour catchment of 35m to 45m people.
Interchange station will be a new major gateway station for the region, part of a new public transport interchange serving Solihull, the West Midlands, Birmingham Airport and the National Exhibition Centre. The station will be immediately adjacent to Birmingham Airport, allowing it to take an increasingly national role, helping to drive international trade, investment, employment, inbound tourism and the success of the region's many universities.
Phase One of HS2, between the West Midlands and London is scheduled to be completed by 2026, with plans to extend to Crewe by 2027 and to Leeds and Manchester by 2033. Works on the first phase of HS2 are already well underway at over 250 work locations.
Around 9,000 jobs are now supported by the delivery of HS2, with 300 apprentices on board and 2,000 businesses supporting the new backbone of Britain's rail network. When construction peaks, it is estimated that HS2 will need over 30,000 people to design and build the full HS2 rail network when it is built in the North.
Two scenarios proposed for CDG Express work
FRANCE: After five months working closely with SNCF Réseau, Île-de-France Mobilités and the communities, the Prefect of Paris Michel Cadot has proposed to the government two scenarios to carry out Paris-North Railway Line works.
15 major projects are earmarked to be completed by 20124 on the North axis, including the regeneration of tracks of the RER B, new automated operating and signalling system Nexteo, CDG Express connecting Roissy Airport and Paris city centre, Grand Paris Express interconnections with the RER network, Gare du Nord 2024 and many more.
After number of consultations, the Prefect has proposed two technically feasible scenarios to carry out the work on CDG Express.
Scenario 1 - CDG Express delivered in May 2024
Respect of the calendars for the 15 other projects except the partial realization of the regeneration priority 2
Closed 3 weeks in the summer of 2023
Necessary reduction for 19 months of CDG Express's level of service to compensate for the postponement of functionalities (Aulnay turnaround and Le Bourget garages)
Low additional cost
High tension in the railway system and operational risk
Scenario 2 - CDG Express delivered in December 2025
Respect of calendars for the other 15 projects
More weekends worked on 2021/2023
Neutrality guaranteed at commissioning
High additional cost requiring a decision in the finance law
Lower tension on the rail system
These scenarios were presented to the coordinating committee on April 15, 2019, during which each of the partners expressed its preference:
ADP, DIJOP and CDG Express project company for Scenario 1;
Île-de-France Region, Hauts-de-France Region, Île-de-France Mobilités, City of Paris, Departmental Council of Seine-Saint-Denis, County Council of Val d'Oise and EPT Plaine Commune in favor Scenario 2
Heathrow to introduce vehicle access charge to increase air quality
UK: Heathrow has announced it is getting ready to introduce a set of tough new measures to protect local air quality, reduce congestion and tackle emissions.
Heathrow is putting plans in motion to introduce charges for passenger cars and all private hire vehicles. This includes the world's first airport Ultra Low Emission Zone (the Heathrow ULEZ), set to be introduced in 2022. The Heathrow ULEZ will introduce minimum vehicle emissions standards identical to the London Mayor's ULEZ for passenger cars and private hire vehicles entering car parks or drop-off areas at any of Heathrow's terminals, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Over time with the opening of the new runway from 2026 and improvements to public transport access to the airport, the Heathrow ULEZ will transition into a vehicle access charge (VAC) on all passenger cars, taxis and private hire vehicles coming to car parks or drop-off areas. The goal is to tackle the main source of local air pollution – road vehicles – and reduce congestion by encouraging more people to use sustainable ways of getting to and from the airport.
Initial proposals for the Heathrow ULEZ could set the charge figure between £10-15, in line with charges set by the Mayor in central London. Exact details for the Heathrow ULEZ will be confirmed when Heathrow submits its final DCO application for expansion after public consultation. Revenue generated from both schemes will help fund initiatives to improve sustainable transport, contribute to community compensation and help keep airport charges affordable as the airport expands.
The announcement comes at a time when action is needed to protect local air quality by changing industry and public behaviour. Heathrow will now join London and Birmingham as the third UK zone to impose charges on the most polluting cars.
Furthermore, Heathrow is doing its bit to reduce vehicle use by leading industry change through a targeted Colleague Strategy which will be launched next week and will focus on significantly reducing the number of colleague car trips through a mixture of incentives, restraints on parking, and investment in new public transport links. The airport has invested over £1billion in rail infrastructure and provides over £2.5million annually to encourage public transport use via the airport free travel zone, support for bus services and contributions to local sustainable transport schemes.
Heathrow is fully backing plans to treble rail capacity by 2040 through improved transport links which take into account the introduction of the Elizabeth Line, an upgraded Piccadilly Line, and proposed rail links from the West and South.
Earlier this month Heathrow also published its annual sustainability strategy report – Heathrow 2.0 – which sets out how the airport is addressing the impact of aircraft and other operations. Highlighted in the report are significant investments made to offset emissions and speed up electric flight, supporting the airport's goal to become carbon neutral by 2020 and to operate zero carbon airport infrastructure by 2050. Initiatives include a project to restore UK peatlands to offset carbon emissions, more electric vehicles and charging points, investment in the development of sustainable fuels, a pledge to waive a year's landing charges for the first electric or hybrid aircraft put into regular service at Heathrow, along with research into future infrastructure to support electric aircraft and technologies.
"Heathrow Expansion is not a choice between the economy and the environment – we must deliver for both. Today's announcement shows that we will take the tough decisions to ensure that the airport grows responsibly," Heathrow Chief Executive John Holland-Kaye said.
Virgin Trains USA announces contractors for Orlando service expansion
USA: Virgin Trains USA, formerly Brightline, announced the rail construction contractors for Phase 2 expansion between Orlando and South Florida, representing a total private investment of $4 billion.
Phase 2 contractors are the Hubbard Construction Company, Wharton-Smith Inc., The Middlesex Corporation, Granite and HSR Constructors. These five contractors will be responsible for the development of 170 miles of new track into the completed state-of-the-art intermodal facility located in the new South Terminal at the Orlando International Airport (MCO).
Construction of Phase 2 encompasses four zones, with Zone One and Zone Two work beginning on 21 May 2019, which includes the area of the Orlando International Airport and the Virgin Trains Maintenance Facility. Full scale construction on Zone Three and Zone Four is imminent.
Phase 2 construction by the numbers
Construction will be conducted in four zones between Orlando and West Palm Beach.
Zone One is located one-mile south of Orlando International Airport and will be overseen by Hubbard Construction Company and Wharton-Smith Inc.
Zone Two is a 3.5 mile section in the heart of Orlando International Airport (OIA). Middlesex is an integral part of Virgin Trains USA's expansion construction and the company's scope of work will include clearing land, building drainage structures and pump stations, utility relocation, excavation and rail bed embankment, trench and bridge construction, track and signalization installation, and reconstruction of one of the airport interchanges.
Zone Three is approximately 35 miles of rail alignment following the Highway 528 corridor between OIA and Cocoa.
Zone Four includes the upgrade of 129 miles of existing track from Class IV to Class VI (allowing service up to 110 MPH).
Construction is expected to be to be complete and service will begin between South Florida and Orlando in 2022.
Heathrow Express flower trains celebrate the Chelsea Flower Show
UK: Customers boarding Heathrow Express services were greeted with a stunning flower display this week.
More than 3,000 flowers in total were installed on the 43 seat, 23-metre long carriage to celebrate the 2019 RHS Chelsea Flower Show which began on 21 May.
A spokesperson for Heathrow Express said: "The duration of our transfer service is just 15 minutes so we wanted to make an instant impression on customers departing from and arriving in the UK. The Chelsea Flower Show is one of the biggest events of the year but not everyone gets the chance to experience it so we wanted to give travellers a little taster. And we're delighted to say the reaction of customers has been blooming marvellous."
The 'flower express' display, which was created by Jamie Aston Flowers, featured 1,850 hydrangeas, 220 wisterias and 1,000 stems of fresh sea lavender. The mix of real and artificial flowers were attached to the ceiling and walls using suction grips and hooks and the plants in the luggage racks were held in place by foam.
Jamie Aston said: "We've created all manner of flower displays but have never had the chance to create one on board a train. We wanted to create something which would bring a smile to passengers' faces and help them to unwind ahead or following their flight."
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ADB Approves $2.75 Billion Support for Malolos–Clark Railway Project
PHILIPPINES: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved financing of up to $2.75 billion for the construction of 53.1km of a passenger railway connecting Malolos, a suburb north of Manila, to Clark economic zone and Clark International Airport in Central Luzon.
The Malolos–Clark railway is part of the Philippine government's North–South Commuter Railway (NSCR) project, a 163-km suburban railway network stretching from New Clark City in Tarlac province in the north to Calamba in Laguna province in the south of Manila. The NSCR project is expected to be completed by 2025.
342,000 passengers expected to travel daily along the Manila–Clark corridor and up to 696,000 passengers per day to Calamba by 2025. It is estimated to cut the travel time from Metro Manila to Clark International Airport to less than one hour by rail, compared with 2 to 3 hours by car or bus today. The project is expected to be partially operational from 2022.
"It will be ADB's single largest infrastructure project financing ever, and from a development perspective, we are pleased this investment is taking place in ADB's host country. The project, combined with other investments in light rail transit, metro rail transit, and subway systems, will bring back the culture of rail transport in Metro Manila," said ADB President Mr. Takehiko Nakao.
ADB will be financing civil works of the Malolos–Clark Railway Project, including the stations, bridges, and viaducts for the elevated railway alignment, and a tunnel leading to the underground station at Clark International Airport. It will also assist the government in using global standards for procurement and environmental and resettlement safeguards.
The project is co-financed with up to $2 billion by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), which will finance the rolling stock and the railway systems.
"Our co-financing partnership with JICA allows both our institutions to combine our expertise and knowledge in building a world-class railway in the Philippines," said ADB Principal Transport Specialist for Southeast Asia Mr. Markus Roesner.
The project includes the construction of two rail segments—a 51.2-km section connecting Malolos City in Bulacan province to the thriving Clark regional growth center and a 1.9-km extension connecting the NSCR to the Blumentritt Station in Manila, where an elevated interchange station for Light Rail Transit Line 1 will be built.
The rail stations will include multimodal facilities, allowing commuters to easily transfer from public buses and jeepneys to the trains. The underground station at the Clark International Airport will provide a short connection to upcoming and future airport terminals.
The project will be built on an elevated alignment, helping reduce the impact on communities, avoid disruption of activities, and mitigate flood risks along the route. It will use innovative construction methods such as pre-fabricated viaduct segments, which limits the need for land acquisition and accelerates construction. High-quality construction methods will be used to achieve the maximum rail speed of up to 160 km per hour.

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Damon Garrett Riddick (born June 15, 1971), better known by his stage name Dâm-Funk (stylized as DāM-FunK; pronounced "Dame-Funk"), is an American funk musician, vocalist and producer from Pasadena, California. In 2007, Riddick signed with the L.A.-based record label Stones Throw Records.

Partial discography

Solo albums
 Toeachizown (Stones Throw, 2009)
 Invite the Light (Stones Throw, 2015)
 Private Life  (Music from Memory, 2017)
 Above the Fray (Glydezone, 2021)

Collaborative albums
 Higher (with Steve Arrington) (Stones Throw, 2013)
 7 Days of Funk (with Snoopzilla as 7 Days of Funk) (Stones Throw, 2013)

Extended plays
 LA Series #7 (with Computer Jay) (All City Dublin, 2010)
 InnaFocusedDaze (Scion/AV, 2011)
 I Don't Wanna Be A Star! (Stones Throw, 2012)
 STFU (Stones Throw, 2015)
 Architecture (Saft, 2016)
 Nite Funk (2016) (with Nite Jewel)
 STFU II (Glydezone, 2019)

Compilations
 Rhythm Trax Vol. 4 (Stones Throw, 2009)
 Adolescent Funk (Stones Throw, 2010)
 California (Welcome to Los Santos, 2015)

Singles
 "Burgundy City" (Stones Throw, 2008)
 "Japan Groove" (Stones Throw, 2009)
 "It's My Life" (Circle Star, 2009)
 "Let's Take Off (Far Away)" (Stones Throw, 2009)
 "Hood Pass Intact" (Stones Throw, 2010)
 "What's on Your Mind" (Tony Cook featuring Dâm-Funk) (Stones Throw, 2010)
 "Faden Away" (Stones Throw, 2013) (with Snoopzilla as 7 Days of Funk)
 "Damn, dis-moi"/"Girlfriend" (Christine and the Queens featuring Dâm Funk) (Because Music, 2018)

References
Footnotes

Sources
 [ Review], Allmusic
 Interview in The FADER Magazine :: DāM-FunK cover feature, circa. 2009
 Review, Dusted Magazine
 Review, Pitchfork Media
 Review, Prefix Magazine
 Review, XLR8R
Concert Review, The New York Times

External links
 DāM-FunK at Discogs

Record producers from California
Singers from California
Living people
Stones Throw Records artists
American boogie musicians
American funk singers
1971 births
21st-century American singers
21st-century American male singers

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Will Receive Coronavirus Vaccination Publicly Soon, Says Joe Biden
"Dr. Fauci recommends I get the vaccine sooner than later," the 78-year-old President-elect said.
US President-elect Joe Biden said Tuesday that he will receive a coronavirus vaccination publicly and that top infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci has recommended it be "sooner than later."
"I want to make sure we do it by the numbers and when I do it, you'll have notice and we'll do it publicly," Biden told reporters before leaving for Georgia to campaign for two Democratic Senate candidates.
More than 3,00,000 people have died from Covid-19 in the US and a winter surge is continuing across much of the country.
The US kicked off a mass vaccination drive on Monday and the authorities hope to immunize 20 million people this month, with health care workers and long-term care residents at the front of the line.
Authorities want to reach the rest of the population by summer, but much will depend on vaccine confidence. Experts estimate more than 70 per cent of people will need to be vaccinated to stem the outbreak.
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You must watch The Secret Path. Directed by Gord Downie of The Tragically Hip, this animated feature recently broadcast on CBC tells the story of Chanie Wenjack who escaped from a residential school in 1966 in a way that no other medium could. Ian Whitcombe joins me to explain why.
We also take a little time to discuss different subjects, including the end of shomi and the new Escaflowne release from FUNimation.


Do you know your neighbour? It's a question I ask people often. Years ago standing at the corner waiting for the school bus with my kids, my neighbour admitted to me that he's lived on the street for years and hardly knew anyone.
When our church thought about what it means to be a community partner, we decided that we should host a free Community BBQ that celebrates and connects community. It fits two of our core commitments: nurturing relationships and impacting communities.
West Island Community BBQ happened on August 28th on the grounds of West Island College in DDO and has been running for 13 years. In the early days we sponsored 100%, but today 90% of our food and drinks are locally sponsored while we continue to cover the overhead and entertainment costs. We're privileged to have long time partners like Rockaberry, Belle Pro, and Starbucks. This year Jukebox came on board. Local merchants like La Verita, Piada, and Hansel & Bagel gave out prizes. Break City has performed for years. This year's addition was West Islander Britanny Kennell (Nashville based singer). All this makes our BBQ special to us and our guests.
With rain in the forecast right until the morning of this year's event, our team made the call to go indoors. However, every passing minute our gut was saying go outdoors. Like a positive protest movement our 10AM team huddle erupted with a final outdoor call. Within minutes 6 teams went at it and by 11AM we were ready to host outdoors. It is the kind of commitment and joy of any good community cause.


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Foreign Relations of the United States, 1969–1976, Volume III, Foreign Economic Policy; International Monetary Policy, 1969–1972
16. Action Memorandum From C. Fred Bergsten of the National Security Council Staff to the President's Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger)1
Washington, April 1, 1969.
Relaxation of Balance of Payments Controls
The attached memorandum from Secretary Kennedy recommends that the President announce shortly the modest relaxation of all three aspects of our controls over private capital outflows already decided.2 The recommendation is agreed to by Secretaries Rogers and Stans, Chairman Martin, Paul McCracken, and Bob Mayo.
I recommend that you support the recommendation, although it carries significant foreign policy (and domestic economic) risks as outlined in the memo itself and conveyed to you in my earlier memos. There are, however, two specific problems of concern to us, one relating specifically to our new emphasis on consultations and one relating to the decision-making process.
This recommendation was delayed for two weeks to permit Treasury Under Secretary Volcker to consult with the Europeans on it.3 None of the Europeans oppose the move outright, but virtually all of them were highly cautionary. They indicated that any resultant increase in the U.S. payments deficit would weaken our over-all bargaining position, particularly with regard to early and sizeable activation of Special Drawing Rights. The major implication of this conclusion is that our preferred multilateral approach to monetary reform is now less likely to succeed, and we may be forced to take unilateral steps which could be seriously disruptive to the entire Atlantic Alliance.
Since we do not plan to reduce the pressure on the Europeans to move ahead on SDRs—and on much more "radical" reforms—the question of our sincerity in undertaking consultations will arise at some point in the near future. We gave them a chance to record their views and they did so. Our future action may well imply that we have ignored those views. I flag this as an early case of the obvious problem that the new emphasis on consultation will create. [Page 43]On decision making, this is a prototype case of unsatisfactory ad hoccery. The President is being asked to enunciate his over-all international monetary policy without ever considering that policy. He has been given no choices, nor even a paper on the over-all subject. In retrospect, the decision to lift the subject from the NSC agenda was a mistake4—since the Secretary of Treasury has not exercised the responsibility which he sought and received.
This factor does not lead me to recommend your opposing the proposed action, since the President has made known his strong desire to begin relaxing the controls as soon as possible. But I suggest that you remind the President that he is being asked to do something without consideration of its context and without systematic exploration of its full implications, and recommend that he instruct the Secretary of Treasury to present an options paper for his consideration in the near future.
That you sign the attached memorandum to the President, recommending that he:
Approve the proposed relaxation of controls.
Do so between 2 P.M. Thursday and 11 A.M. Saturday for market reasons.5
Instruct Secretary Kennedy to prepare an options paper on our international monetary policy with a meeting to take place on it at an early date.6
Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Subject Files, Box 309, BOP. Confidential.↩
See Document 15.↩
The meeting had been scheduled for February 26. See footnote 4, Document 3.↩
April 3-5. The President released a balance-of-payments statement at Key Biscayne, Florida on April 4. See Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: Richard Nixon, 1969, pp. 265-267.↩
Possibly a reference to the Treasury Department's Basic Options paper prepared for the meeting with the President on June 26; see Document 130. On April 11 Kissinger sent the President a memorandum entitled "Relaxation of Balance of Payments Controls," repeating his support for the President's limited action despite certain foreign policy risks. Kissinger noted, however, that because of Secretary Kennedy's reluctance to have the matter referred to the NSC the President had, in effect, been asked to make his balance-of-payments strategy statement without an opportunity to address the subject systematically and in context. Kissinger recommended the President ask Secretary Kennedy to prepare a memorandum outlining options in the balance-of-payments and international financial area and attached a memorandum for the President's signature so instructing Secretary Kennedy. The President initialed the memorandum for Secretary Kennedy on April 15 requesting a paper on "what my choices are" with respect to international monetary policy, "a paper which will permit me systematically to look at the available options." (National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Subject Files, Box 309, BOP)↩
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While all heart attacks are serious business in their own right, the so-called widowmaker heart attack accurately tells you how grim the prognosis is for people who suffer the infamous heart attack. But what makes the widowmaker so deadly?
It helps to know that heart attacks are caused by blockages in the arteries that restrict or stop the flow of blood through the heart, cutting off the blood's oxygen supply. When the blockage reaches critical mass, a heart attack is triggered. The widowmaker is a blockage at a specific and important junction in the heart.
Blocking the left anterior descending artery, the widowmaker cuts off the flow of blood to the entire left side of the heart, according to Dr. Mustafa Ahmed, director of Structural Heart Disease at Princeton-Baptist Hospital and an interventional cardiologist.
The left side, the stronger of the two atria, pumps out oxygenated blood to the body; while the right side returns oxygen-depleted blood, according to the Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
Deprived of oxygen-rich blood, the left side shuts down, leaving the heart scarred and irreparably damaged. If the blockage is not removed quickly enough, the widowmaker results in sudden death, Ahmed said.
Despite the moniker, women can suffer widowmaker heart attacks as well. In fact, the American Heart Association reported that heart disease is the top killer of women, resulting in a third of all female fatalities.
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While all heart attacks are serious business in their own right, the so-called widowmaker heart attack accurately tells you how grim the prognosis is for people who suffer the infamous heart attack.


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Home/What makes a great networking venue?
Is it the coffee, the food, the location, the staff or simply the overall atmosphere at the venue? With so many venues available for networking nowadays it can be difficult to choose the perfect networking venue for your meeting. While all of those things are important, we spoke with Nicky Thomas, Regional Director at BforB, who runs four BforB groups at Beverley, Doncaster, Grimsby and Gainsborough to get her views on what she feels makes "a great venue".
"Ideally, you need to work with a venue that recognises the benefits and value of hosting a networking group at their premises. Some venues are just happy to take your money and book the room – they offer nothing else, nor do they understand the value of the potential opportunities.
The venues that "get it' and understand that hosting such a group brings so much added value to their business are the ones you want to work with. When you think about it, you have a wide variety and cross section of business owners and executives attending your venue regularly to discuss business. As a venue, this is the ideal opportunity to showcase what you can actually do and offer. Quite often a lot of members will also meet at the venue outside of the BforB meetings, as they have built up that relationship of "know like and trust" with the venue.
We often find that when a venue understands the benefits of networking the "BforB way" they will be actively promoting the members' businesses wherever they can, even outside of the meetings. This is where the magic happens.
The venues that have the "vision" for growth within the group are very proactively involved. They attend our meetings as active members and really buy into the ethos of BforB and what we are about. They are keen to help other members, they collaborate and work together on joint projects.
Venues also have the added opportunity to hear first-hand about upcoming and active business projects in the local community that they could commercially benefit from. As we have a one business-per-category rule, that gives them a huge advantage in terms of winning business!
Nicky talks about the ways in which her venues have really embraced their groups. The St. James Hotel, Grimsby are a great example. They are extremely proactive and engage with all of the members by ensuring that they attend every meeting and set up regular 1-2-1's, helping them both win and pass business within the group very successively.
Another one of Nicky's venues is Adams Bay Restaurant in Gainsborough. They actively promote the BforB meetings on their social media channels. They understand the ethos of networking and see it as a clever way to diversify their business. This venue is a restaurant, which ordinarily wouldn't be open at the times that BforB meetings are run. They seized the opportunity and opened up early especially for BforB meetings. Now they have a whole new following from the business community that are referring other people to the restaurant or actively attending themselves! This restaurant now hosts meetings and functions that they would never have hosted before they started working and collaborating with BforB and its members.
When venues build better relationships and share their expertise with others, it helps develop professional trust that will create more business referrals. As a venue, running a networking meeting is also a smart way to raise their profile and engage with a new demographic that can be converted to regular customers.
To summarise, a venue that grasps the benefits of networking, those who actively get involved, those that are supportive to the members, those who ultimately understand the BforB ethos and what makes us different – will definitely gain huge benefits and rewards by getting involved!
If you'd like to get involved with a BforB group in your area get in touch!


Monique Yuukon interviewed me for the AnimalsPlantsNature group.
Artists of APN: PearwoodThis month I got to hang out with pearwood, a photographer unique in his ways within the APN community. Why, you ask? Keep reading, and you'll learn!
Hello pearwood! Thanks so much for joining me today! Could you introduce yourself?
Hi, Monique! I'm Steve. I signed up with dA back in January 2005 so I could follow my artist friends who were leaving Elfwood in droves. I uploaded some of my canoeing photos to show folks what I was doing and found to my surprise that I could hold my own. Since then, dA has been my photography class. It's all about commenting and community.
When I was browsing your gallery, I noticed that the majority- it not all- of your work are film shots. Can you share a little about why you still use film?
Tell the artist what caught your eye, something your particularly liked or didn't like.
Tell the artist something you think they could have done differently or better.
Suggest an alternate title; it tells the artist what you saw in the image.
Interact with the artwork, continue its story.
Ask the artist how or why they did something.
If nothing else, even "Ooh, pretty!" or "Oh, ick!" is a lot more information than no comment at all.
Because it's past time for white-haired white men to stand up and say it.
Thanks for having a chat with me, Steve!
How good is that? Well deserved mate.
Still alive and kickingI am gradually making my way back onto dA after a spate of back problems. I'm hooked up with the right folks now to get it taken care of.
Horst does beautiful work with his large-format cameras.
I do enjoy Georgi Georgiev's artwork.
Nigel usually shoots black and white.
Muse and her husband David do stunning portrait work together.
Elena does beautiful work, inspired primarily by the Silmarillion.
I think I like her self-portraits best.
I love my country enough to call it to account.
There are several images by Jessica Douglas hanging around the house, even a couple originals.
I have been following her pretty much forever.
Alberich is one of the finest underwater photographers I have seen.
He and his mermaid friends do have fun.
Interview!Monique Yuukon interviewed me for the AnimalsPlantsNature group.


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Garden of beasts /
Author: Deaver, Jeffery.
Publisher: Hodder,
Originally published: London: Hodder & Stoughton, 2004.
Paul Schumann is a contract hitman for the mob in 1936. But with Prohibition over and the gang wars associated with it coming to an end, Schumann is finding less and less work. He is contracted for a hit. But this time, he's caught - and finds that he's been set up. He's taken to meet an official in Army Intelligence and given a choice: he can spend the rest of his life in jail, or he can help his country. He is to pose as a member of the 1936 Olympic team, travel to Berlin, and kill a high-ranking Nazi close to Hitler. Schumann has been picked because he's a second generation German-American and can speak the language fluently. Or at least that's what they lead him to believe.
The steel kiss
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton,
The burial hour
Burial Hour : Lincoln Rhyme Book 13.
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton General Division,
The skin collector
Publisher: Clipper Large Print,
608 pages (large print).
The lesson of her death
Bloody river blues
Death of a blue movie star
Manhattan is my beat
The sleeping doll
Deaver, Jeffery. (1)
Berlin (Germany) History 1918-1945 Fiction. (1)
German Americans Fiction. (1)
Suspense fiction. (1)
THR. (1)


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Police searching for missing Barry Shaw find a body
Barry was last seen in Eccles town centre at around 2.30pm on Sunday, March 30.
Alex Hibbert
Police searching for a missing man have found a body.
Barry Shaw, 31, was last seen in Eccles town centre at around 2.30pm on Sunday, March 30.
Police launched an appeal and were growing increasingly concerned for his welfare.
Officers were called today after a body was found in woodland just off Argosy Drive, Barton, at around 10.50am.
Formal identification has not yet taken place.
A police spokesman said the death is not being treated as suspicious and a file is being prepared for a coroner.
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I am pretty new to Tableau. We created a workbook and published 3 sheets as tabbed sheets on the server. We opened the project and found that the three sheets show up separately when we open the workbook. But on opening one sheet we saw that other sheets are added as tabs which is what we wanted. Is there a way to not show the three sheets separate when we open the workbook.
Create a dashboard and place the sheets on the dashboard. Once the sheets are on the dashboard you can hide them (right click on the tab), then publish.


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Куцокри́л яванський (Locustella montis) — вид горобцеподібних птахів родини кобилочкових (Locustellidae). Мешкає в Індонезії і Східному Тиморі.

Підвиди
Виділяють два підвиди:
 L. m. montis (Hartert, E, 1896) — гори на сході Яви та на Балі;
 L. m. timorensis (Mayr, 1944) — гори на островах Тимор і .

Поширення і екологія
Яванські куцокрили мешкають в чагарникових заростях на узліссях гірських тропічних лісів. Зустрічаються на висоті від 1200 до 2100 м над рівнем моря. Живляться комахами.

Примітки

Кобилочкові
Птахи, описані 1896
Птахи Індонезії
Птахи Східного Тимору


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Shaw Healthcare (Specialist Services) Limited
Woodhouse Good
Inspection carried out on 15 October 2019
During a routine inspection
Wood House is a residential care home providing personal and nursing care for 16 people. People who live at the home have learning and physical disabilities. At the time of the inspection, there were 15 people living at Wood House.
The home met most of the characteristics that underpin the Registering the Right Support and other best practice guidance. This ensures that people who use the service can live as full a life as possible and achieve the best possible outcomes. The principles reflect the need for people with learning disabilities and/or autism to live meaningful lives that include control, choice, and independence. People using the service received planned and co-ordinated person-centred support that was appropriate and inclusive for them.
However, the home accommodated more people than would be the optimum and was larger in scale than a domestic property. This was mitigated to some degree as each person had their own flat or apartment and were allocated staff daily to support them in a person centred way. Care was tailored to the person.
The building was set back from the road in a residential area close to shops. There were deliberately no identifying signs, intercom, cameras, industrial bins or anything else outside to indicate it was a care home. Staff did not wear anything that suggested they were care staff when coming and going with people.
People's experience of using this service and what we found
People continued to receive safe care. Staff understood safeguarding procedures and knew what they had to do to keep people safe. People were protected from unsuitable staff because robust recruitment procedures were carried out. Risk assessments were in place to reduce and manage risks within people's lives.
People had access to other health and social professionals. Safe systems were in place to ensure that people received their medicines as prescribed. People were supported to take part in a wide range of activities based on their interests within the community and in their home. People were consulted on how they wanted to be supported through service user engagement meetings and care reviews.
Staff were trained to support people effectively. Good communication was in place in the form of daily handovers, team meetings and one to one supervision. Staff said they were supported in their roles.
Staff continued to provide people with daily choices on what they wanted to eat, wear and choice in respect of activities. Staff were knowledgeable about the people they were supporting.
Staff were caring and provided people with care tailored to their needs promoting their rights to an ordinary life. People were supported to have choice and control of their lives and staff supported them in the least restrictive way possible and in their best interests; the policies and systems in the service supported this practice.
The provider had quality assurance systems in place to monitor the running of the home and the quality of the care being delivered. There was an open and transparent culture within the service.
For more details, please see the full report which is on the CQC website at www.cqc.org.uk
Rating at last inspection
Good (report published April 2017)
Why we inspected
This was a planned inspection based on the previous rating.
The Secretary of State has asked the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to conduct a thematic review and to make recommendations about the use of restrictive interventions in settings that provide care for people with or who might have mental health problems, learning disabilities and/or autism. Thematic reviews look in-depth at specific issues concerning quality of care across the health and social care sectors. They expand our understanding of both good and poor practice and of the potential drivers of improvement.
As part of thematic review, we considered whether the service used any restrictive intervention practices (restraint, seclusion and segregation) wh
Inspection report published 21 November 2019 PDF (opens in a new tab)
Inspection carried out on 21 March 2017
Wood House is a residential care home for up to 16 people with learning difficulties. At the time of our inspection, 15 people were living in the home.
At the last inspection, the service was rated Good.
At this inspection we found the service remained Good.
People were protected because there were risk assessments in place to guide staff in providing safe support. Staff had been trained in safeguarding vulnerable adults and were confident about reporting any concerns. People were supported to receive their medicines safely.
People were supported to see healthcare professionals when they needed to. People were supported to have maximum choice and control of their lives and staff supported them in the least restrictive way possible. People's nutritional needs were monitored. Staff were trained and supported to carry out their roles.
The service was caring. People were able to be involved in the running of the home through a service user forum. We observed staff interacting with people in the home in a kind and caring manner.
The service was responsive. There was a procedure in place to manage complaints so that people could be assured their concerns would be listened to. People were given opportunity to engage in activities if they wished to.
There were systems in place to monitor the quality and safety of the service provided. Staff generally felt well supported and told us staff worked well as a team.
Further information is in the detailed findings below
Inspection report published 26 April 2017 PDF (opens in a new tab)
Inspection carried out on 22 January 2015
This inspection took place on 22 January and was unannounced. The service was previously inspected in September 2013 and there were no breaches of regulations found at this time.
Woodhouse provides personal care and accommodation for up to 16 people with a learning disability. At the time of our inspection there were 14 people living in the home.
There was a registered manager in place at the time of our inspection. A registered manager is a person who has registered with the Care Quality Commission to manage the service. Like registered providers, they are 'registered persons'. Registered persons have legal responsibility for meeting the requirements in the Health and Social Care Act 2008 and associated Regulations about how the service is run.'
People received effective care; however we found that improvements could be made. Staff were inconsistent in how they used visual materials to support their communication with people, particularly when offering choices.
People in the home were safe. Staff were trained in recognising the signs of potential abuse and told us they felt confident in doing so. They were aware of where to locate policies and procedures for reporting concerns if they needed to. People weren't able to speak with us about their experiences of living in the home; however we observed that people appeared settled and content in the presence of staff.
There were individual risk assessments in place to guide staff in providing care in a safe way. Other checks ensured that risks associated with the building were managed. This included fire safety.
There were systems in place to support people safely with their medicines. Medicines were stored securely and stock checks were taken regularly to help ensure that any discrepancies would be identified and investigated. Any unused or out of date medicines were disposed of safely by being returned to the pharmacy.
There was sufficient staff to meet people's needs. Our observations showed that care was delivered in a calm and unrushed manner. People's needs were met and there was sufficient numbers of staff to accompany people to go out in the local community.
People were supported to see other healthcare professionals when needed. We saw that people's GPs were contacted when concerns were identified about their health.
Staff were aware of and adhered to the principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005. When a person lacked the capacity to make a decision about their care or treatment, processes were followed to ensure that a decision was made in their best interests. Where necessary, this included involving an IMCA (Independent Mental Capacity Advocate).
People's nutritional needs were met. Staff responsible for meal preparation had clear guidelines in place about people's individual dietary needs and preferences. Particular requirements such as a lactose free diet were catered for.
Staff treated people in a kind and caring way. One relative told us that they "couldn't fault" the service. Staff were aware of the importance of treating people with dignity and respect and encouraged people to be independent where possible. People were encouraged to express their views and opinions about the care they received. The views of relatives and representatives were listened to.
The service was responsive to people's individual needs. Staffs were knowledgeable about the people they supported and valued people as individuals. Support plans were evaluated regularly to ensure that they were current and updated if a person's needs changed.
There had been no formal complaints in the last 12 months that had required investigation. However, there was complaints procedure in place and people were given information about how to raise concerns in a format that met their needs.
The service was well led. There were systems in place to monitor the quality and safety of the service. Any shortfalls identified as part of the monitoring was shared with staff so that all were aware of the improvements required. The registered manager was supported by the organisation to make improvements to the home. This included building a sensory room for people to use. A sensory room is a special room designed to develop people's senses, through special lighting, music, and objects.
Inspection report published 12 March 2015 PDF (opens in a new tab)
Inspection carried out on 14 August 2013
People who used the service were not able to talk to us directly about the care and support that they received. However we made observations, spoke with four members of support staff and also the relatives of one person who lived in the home. We received positive feedback from the relatives that we spoke with. They told us that staff were "very caring", and that the home was the best one that their relative had lived in.
We viewed the care records of four people who lived in the home and saw that these gave staff clear information about their needs. Risk assessments were in place to ensure that people were cared for safely. We observed people being treated respectfully and spoken to in an appropriate tone by staff.
People's nutritional needs were met because they received meals according to their identified needs. Professional guidelines were in place and staff were made aware of these.
We heard that staff levels had improved recently so that there was less reliance on agency staff to fill shifts. We viewed staffing rotas and these confirmed that expected staffing levels were met. Where necessary, bank staff were used to cover shifts and this helped ensure continuity of care for people in the home.
There were systems in place to monitor the quality and safety of the service provided.
View finding of report online
Inspection Report published 10 September 2013 PDF (opens in a new tab)
Inspection carried out on 14 February 2013
During an inspection looking at part of the service
We found that improvements had been made since our last inspection of the home.
People were able to make decisions in their daily lives. One person, for example, told us that they could choose where to eat their meals. We found that staff had a better understanding of �consent� and when people would need support with making decisions about their care and treatment.
We found that staff had knowledge about people�s needs in areas such as pressure area care, diet and mobility. Health professionals had been involved in producing guidelines which helped to ensure that staff supported people safely. Some people had a special diet and required assistance with eating; at lunch time we observed people receiving support in an appropriate and careful manner. One person told us that they had a diabetic diet and that they enjoyed the meals.
We found that the number of harmful incidents between people at the home had reduced. Staff told us that training in the subject of �self-harm� had been arranged and that they had found this useful.
Staff said that there had been a lot of training since the last inspection. We found that there was a more planned approach to staff training and a programme of specialist training had been implemented. Overall we found that people were benefiting from some recent developments in the home. Staff felt supported in their work although they were looking forward to a period of stability in the management of the service.
Inspection carried out on 11 July 2012
The people at Woodhouse had a range of needs relating to their learning disabilities. Some people also had a physical disability. We met with a number of people who used the service although not everyone was able to tell us about their experience of the home. We talked with staff and looked at the arrangements being made in the home to help us make judgements about the service.
People could make some decisions and choices in their daily lives. A number of people went out on shopping trips on the day we visited. People said they had talked to staff about where they wanted to go. However there was a lack of information about people�s capacity to make informed decisions. This meant there was a risk that people�s best interests were not being met.
People received support from staff so that their healthcare needs were met. However more needed to be done to make sure that people�s care and support were well planned. This was to ensure that people were safe and to reduce the risk of individuals being harmed.
The home was without a permanent manager at the time of our visit. Procedures were in place for supporting staff and monitoring the quality of the service, although these had not been always been well managed and consistently implemented.
Inspection Report published 9 August 2012 PDF (opens in a new tab)
During an inspection in response to concerns
We spoke to three people living in the home in different areas of the home.
Some people were seen relaxing in a communal area with their support workers while others were in their 'apartment' or their 'flat.' We saw some people listening to music and they told us that they they liked their music.
One person said �I am getting used to Woodhouse� and told us about some of the choices they made about their meals.
We were told: �I go to Bingo and hydro." (a swimming therapy)
People told us that staff helped them with the different activities they were involved with.
Another person told us "I feel safe"
Concerns were raised by the local authority safeguarding lead during June 2011 when they received numerous incidents relating to the culture of the home in that people living at the home were being hit, and were hitting other people living there.
Although this has led to the home not admitting any new people, it has been recognised that significant action has been taken by the home to address issues.
Inspection Report published 13 February 2012 PDF (opens in a new tab)
Reports under our old system of regulation (including those from before CQC was created)
Report from 18 June 2010 PDF (opens in a new tab)
Report from 9 June 2009 PDF (opens in a new tab)
Cricklade House
In Bristol, BS10 6TJ
Stewart Court
In Bristol, BS10 6JG


YESTERDAY WAS A BIG DAY FOR OUR BOLIVIA EXPEDITION- THE TEAM SUMMITED ILLIMANI AT 7:30AM.
We love starting off a post with "CUMBRE!!!" The team has achieved the third successful summit of their trip!
Lunch with a view at Laguna Churup.
Our Alpamayo expedition is underway!
We have arrived The calm and peaceful mountain hamlet of Huaraz!
Alpamayo (19,512 feet/5,947 meters) is the gem of the Cordillera Blanca in Peru. Over the next two weeks, our team of 4 climbers will make their attempt at the iconic fluted Southwest Face.
The first "big mountain experience" of the expedition was Cayambe (shown here).
The team chose to focus on building their climbing skills while on the glacier, instead of motoring straight for a summit.
In preparation for the next two big objectives – Cotopaxi (shown here) and Chimborazo, the team worked on skills including cramponing techniques and proper ice axe use.
The team also worked on how to pack a summit pack, tying climbing knots and hitches, roping up for glacier travel and rappelling.
122 Everest summits between this group!
"Office" view of our support crew with scope to watch climbers progress to the summit.
Although the new snow and sunshine looks pretty at Camp 2, it's still really hard to convince yourself to get out of your warm sleeping bag in the morning.
Rapid Ascent Team says farewell to Everest. Cho+Everest Team takes a second chance at a summit bid.
Everest Rapid Ascent Team: After a mass equipment failure forced both teams to abandon their summit pushes, the Rapid Ascent Team has made the difficult decision to end their Everest season. The team is currently descending to Everest Base Camp and they will head home in a couple days. After sharing an incredible and challenging experience over the past few weeks, the team is saying an emotional goodbye to one another and bidding a bittersweet farewell to Everest.
Lines fixed to the summit. Team's high point at 8,500m.
During yesterday's summit push, teams experienced a systemic failure of their oxygen systems. In the interest of everyone's safety, the team made the tough decision to abandon their summit push and return to lower elevation. All team members, guides, and Sherpa have safely descended to Advanced Base Camp.
Due to a mass equipment failure, teams on Everest have stopped their summit push and have descended below 7,700m. All clients, guides, and Sherpa are safe and accounted for at this time.


With the holiday season coming to a close I can't help but feel a little sad. I am definitely the type of person who looks forward to Christmas all year around and I always get a little sad to see it end. I do, however, love everything that the new year brings. I love the idea of a fresh start and that's what January always represents to me! It is a time to refresh, recharge, and refocus on goals and dreams! I have a few exciting things coming up early in 2016 that I am so excited about! I can't wait to share the journey with y'all!
I also want to take a moment to sincerely thank each and everyone of you who follow and support Blonde Ambition Southern Tradition! This blog was a dream of mine for so long. It means the world to me that you are following along with me. I truly value each of you and look forward to bringing you awesome new content in 2016! I hope everyone has had a wonderful and relaxing holiday weekend! Happy New Year y'all!


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{-# LANGUAGE NoImplicitPrelude #-}
{-# LANGUAGE ScopedTypeVariables #-}
{-# LANGUAGE OverloadedStrings #-}
{-# LANGUAGE DeriveGeneric #-}
{-# OPTIONS_GHC -funbox-strict-fields #-}
module Tinfoil.Data.Verify(
    Verified(..)
) where

import           Control.DeepSeq.Generics (genericRnf)

import           GHC.Generics (Generic)

import           P

data Verified =
    Verified -- ^ Credential hash is well-formed and credential is correct.
  | NotVerified -- ^ Credential hash is well-formed but credential is not correct.
  | VerificationError -- ^ Credential hash is not well-formed.
  deriving (Eq, Show, Generic)

instance NFData Verified where rnf = genericRnf

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


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