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Neff Capital Launches Nordic Global Airlines
Dépèche transmise le 30 mars 2011 par Business Wire
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--U.S.-based Neff Capital Management LLC today announced the launching of Nordic Global Airlines, Ltd. ("NGA"), an all-cargo airline based in Helsinki, Finland. NGA, which is expected to commence operations later this year, will begin service with MD-11 freighters. Tentative routings include Helsinki/Asia and Helsinki/North America.
"We believe that Helsinki is a natural base for a wide-body freighter operation, given its proximity to Asia and location among the growing economies of Europe. We expect NGA to benefit from these natural advantages as it grows its fleet."
"Consistent with our recently announced plans to establish an airline in Northern Europe, we are very pleased today to announce the formation of Nordic Global Airlines," said Brian Neff, the President of Neff Capital Management. "We believe that Helsinki is a natural base for a wide-body freighter operation, given its proximity to Asia and location among the growing economies of Europe. We expect NGA to benefit from these natural advantages as it grows its fleet."
The company's offices will be located at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Finnair Cargo, a subsidiary of the Finnish national carrier, and Ilmarinen Mutual Pension Insurance Company are minority investors in the company.
About Neff Capital Management
Neff Capital Management is a Miami-based private equity firm focusing on control investments within the aviation industry. The firm was founded in January 2010 by Brian Neff, the former President of Southern Air Inc. In August 2010, the company acquired Complete Turbine Services, LLC, a leading independent engine MRO.


WPP AUNZ satellite outfit J. Walter Thompson (JWT) has won the service contract for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's (DFAT) Smartraveller support service.
Under a new deal which starts today, JWT will craft Smartraveller's brand strategy. DFAT chose JWT for the assignment based on its strong record with creating effective brand strategies.
"We are thrilled to be leading the new brand strategy for Smartraveller and supporting the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's commitment to encouraging safe travel by Australians overseas," said JWT-Sydney managing director Paul Everson.


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Wales Online Feature on Lee Rigby Killer's Welsh Links Highlights UPSI Research
Criminologists and computer scientists at Cardiff University are investigating "what lessons can be learned from the murder of Lee Rigby for managing the community impacts of terrorist attacks of this kind in the future".
They have tracked "social media traffic from the first tweet at the crime scene through to the conclusion of the court case". There was "in excess of 800 tweets a minute about the Lee Rigby murder at its peak" and "the suspects were first named on Twitter - several hours before their identities were released by the broadcast media."
Professor Martin Innes, Director of the Universities' Police Science Institute who is leading the research, said: "A lot of attention focuses upon how social media can be monitored to spot individuals who pose a potential risk of terrorism. But as the Intelligence and Security Committee Report identifies, in practice this is much harder than might be assumed, and not all attacks can be detected, especially those involving 'lone wolf' assailants.
"Reflecting this, our research is focused upon what can be learnt for the future from the murder of Lee Rigby in terms of improving the management of community impacts when terrorist incidents do occur. Our work has shown that social media is increasingly important in influencing how the public understand such attacks and what happens in the aftermath.
"There are very important consequences for the police and authorities in terms of taking the heat out of a tense situation and reducing the opportunities for the kinds of 'secondary crimes' that we saw following Lee Rigby's killing."
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Floes the Ice
by Patricia Abbott
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His wife was always right. No really, she was.
It was indisputable as she had warned for years that global warming would soon make the earth uninhabitable. And yes, something had to be done about the trafficking in rhino tusks, drugs, illegals, and children. The clubbing of seals—now that was a real disgrace. And using a cell phone in the car was a dangerous practice. Her list of causes was legendary.
Al respected the persistence with which she marched in parades, wrote letters to newspapers, signed petitions. Indefatigable—although he'd never said the world aloud—described her. She was an exemplary citizen. Really, she was.
And on a micro level, she always knew best in their personal life too. Derek, for instance, was initially under-placed in his algebra class. Cheryl should be encouraged to play tuba in the school band even if her talent was negligible. The French teacher, once nudged, recommended Cecile for a summer camp in Bordeaux. A grade of C in Chemistry would hurt Jesse's chances of getting into a top-notch college. Wasn't there some way he could raise his grade?
Framed letters and certificates from various entities papered their walls. Plasticized copies of op-ed pieces she'd written—sincere but not scolding—hung there too.
There were a few exceptions to her perpetual state of grace however. Their yard was peppered with animal deterrents if not outright poison.
"Do you want to go to jail?" he asked, putting a powdery finger to his tongue.
"Private property is a God-given right. Sometimes the greater good trumps the lesser one."
She sent the terrier's owner an anonymous letter—a tactic soon embraced whole-heartedly. An unsigned letter reminded the Wilkinsons that loud music would not be tolerated; the Plummers got a note about their failure to put their recycling bin away; the Bianchinis got a whispery call about the state of their lawn.
"Let's take a vacation," Al suggested one day. "The kids are at camp—we owe it to ourselves."
"Well, I don't know," she demurred.
"How about Alaska?" he said, waving a brochure. "Glacier Gliders specializes in those little ships you've always talked about. The ones that take you inside the nooks and crannies the big ships can't manage. Listen to what is says: "our captain may follow a pod of whales, pull up so close to a glacier you could touch it, drift next to a waterfall or even anchor off a remote cove close enough for you to take the gangway ashore."
"It does sound thrilling."
Al and his wife found themselves on a Gliders ship a few weeks later. His wife spent most of her time fretting about the state of the glaciers, the hunting of wildlife, the devastation of the environment. But Al had expected that and bit his tongue as she lectured the glum passengers about these travesties.
'Let's go on deck after dark and see how the glaciers look with no lights to distract us," he suggested their third night out. The night was particularly dark, and it took some persuasion to get her on deck. It was nearly three a.m. when they stood by the rail.
"Look how close we are, darling. See what I mean," he said, pointing to an ice floe. "We're practically on top of it.
'It pains me to know that was once part of a huge glacier," she said. "I bet it would break up completely with the weight of a human on it."
As the ship drew closer, the sound of the engine shifting gears drowned out her next words. Al put a firm hand on her back and pushed hard. He'd hoped she'd land on the ice floe so she could test her theory of further breakage, but instead she sank like a boulder in the icy waters. The splash took the ice floe down in the manner she would have predicted though.
His wife was always right. Really, she was.
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"A Finding Fanny Is No Different From Happy New Year!" – Deepika Padukone
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Deepika Padukone in a still from movie 'Finding Fanny'
Anyone who watches Finding Fanny cannot help falling in love with the frail yet boisterous Angie played by Deepika Padukone. From her first stint in Om Shanti Om to now, the actress has traversed many experiences personally and professionally. In Homi Adajania's film, you realize how far she has come in maturing her craft and the actress is quite rightly doing a darn good job maintaining the right balance between commercial and quirk, doing films straight from her heart.
With Finding Fanny releasing yesterday, Koimoi caught up with the reigning Empress of 2013 to talk about Finding Fanny, her priorities in her career and the commercial mega film Happy New Year that everyone is awaiting.
You have been labelled as the reigning queen of last year with so many hits. In a film like Finding Fanny which is pretty much a niche film, is their a lot of pressure on you to draw the audiences to the theater?
No absolutely not. You make films to entertain audiences. 2013 was a very special year for me. I don't think every year will be like that for me. Finding Fanny already is a success for me. The kind of reaction we have wanted for the film, we have got it! People have smiled through our film, they have identified with the characters. People want to watch again and again. Not every film is about box office numbers. A successful is about repeat value and Finding Fanny is one film you can watch again and again. The breeziness of the film is great in the first watch but when you watch it again and again, you'll unravel more layers of the film.
What strikes most about Finding Fanny is its brilliant casting. Your next film Happy New Year too is an ensemble film. How is it working with multiple seasoned actors together in one project?
First of all a film has to work for anything else to work. For a film like Finding Fanny, 5 oddballs are required because the story demands it. The same is the demand of Happy New Year which is a heist film. We were all given very well etched out characters. I had brilliant characters in both this and Happy New Year. There is no need to be insecure then when justice is being done to your role. We are cast for the actors we are and not the star value we get along! In Finding Fanny, me and Arjun derived a lot of confidence from the fact that Homi treated us at par with the seniors, giving us all equal time and prepping us the same way! When Homi narrated this film, I was sold on the very first scene.
Did it a point deter you from making an English film for a Hindi based audience?
You know like love is a universal language, cinema too is a universal language. As long as audiences can connect with characters, it works! We could have made this film in Japanese or French but with the same soul. It took me some time to get accustomed to the language but for the rest of it, it wasn't deterring at all. I trust Homi and get what he is trying to say. He discovered something in me with Cocktail that no one else could. I rate Homi's sensibility very highly; it seems we are on the same page. He can ask me to jump off and building and I will do it because I trust Homi that much. That equation for one must be pure enough to be able to make a beautiful film with your director.
Would you have made an English film with anyone else?
I really don't know. I don't know.
How is it different to market a Finding Fanny versus a Happy New Year?
I guess with a film like HNY, it is a kind of film that doesn't need too much on the promotional side. It's sad and I don't know why but HNY comes with that kind of grand star value and it is more palatable to audiences. I feel it is the kind of people that audiences know and relate to better. Finding Fanny needs convincing! Finding Fanny is no different than Happy New Year. It might look different and the director has told it in a different manner. Earlier I thought why are we promoting Finding Fanny so pompously; it is a niche film meant for festivals. But if we say that Finding Fanny is no different than any other film then it must be promoted like any other film.
This is your second time working with Farah Khan. Has the treatment from her side been any different?
The gap between Om Shanti Om and Happy New Year is of 7 years. In Happy New Year, Farah trusted me a lot more this time. Obviously it was her responsibility to give me the best launch ever and she did that. But way back she had to tell me everything from how to deliver dialogues to where to look. I was so raw. I knew nothing about acting or films. She had to spoon feed me and hold my hand and take through every step of film-making. 7 years later, she trust me with understanding my craft and knows that I am more comfortable with things. She didn't have to say anything. But what has not changed is how protective she is about me. This time even more, because I was the only girl amongst 5 guys. I am her first child actually. My success or failure has nothing to do with her care. She just realizes that I have grown up and treats me like that!
The new term 'women centric' films has been doing the rounds in the industry. How do you perceive the term and are you willing to lead a film if the project demands the same?
What is a Women Centric Film please explain? Mary Kom is a woman and the filmmakers have decided on making a film on her. Obviously Arjun Kapoor cannot play Mary Kom. If someone wants to make a film on a woman and if I am interested in it, I will do it. Recently Woody Allen's film Blue Jasmine released which is based on a woman's life and story. How come no one has called that a woman centric film? We should watch films for what they are. Masala, art house, niche, woman centric are just labels that should be done away with.
After such success last year, are you more confident about yourself?
You know, actors are the least confident people. Since we perform on screen, people assume we are confident. But we are actually very underconfident people. I am very awkward socially. Box office is very unpredictable. You never know what audiences like and what they don't. Numbers shouldn't deter you from telling stories you want to tell. You have to be brave enough and go make a film which you want to. Whether people like or not, is a secondary thing.
The stardom of any star is always temporary. Now that you are on the peak of your career, do you ever think of it?
I know for a fact yeh stardom chala jayega. It is the reality of this industry. Today I am the girl, tomorrow it will someone else. I am very secure about it. Anyone who thinks they can be a star all their life is delusional.
You are gearing up for SLAM. What's up with that front?
I am looking forward to this world tour. It is extremely exciting that HNY team has ideated this unique way of promoting the film and it is my first time. I am thrilled about it.
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The magic of Tory reinvention. A new era for Alberta.
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"A new kind of leader," an advertisement from the Social Credit Party published in the Calgary Herald in 1971.
As the Progressive Conservatives brandish their new slogan, "A new era for Alberta," many Albertans might be confused about which political party has been in power for the past 43 years.
The Oxford English Dictionary defines an era as "a long and distinct period of history."
If we were to apply the geological time scale of the Earth to Alberta politics, we would now find ourselves in the Honeymoon Period of the Prentice Era of the Progressive Conservative Eon (I will resist the temptation to name any political dinosaurs).
A PC Party election ad used during the 2012 election.
And despite the PC Party Eon having stretched more than four decades, PC Party candidates in four Alberta by-elections being held on October 27 are not running on their party's record as the government since 1971. They are running on their party's record since Jim Prentice became leader of the PC Party on September 6, 2014.
And it is too early to tell whether Mr. Prentice will oversee "a long and distinct period." His two most recent predecessors each lasted less than five years in office.
The PC Party's "new era" slogan is somewhat reminiscent of another slogan used by Harry Strom's Social Credit Party as the 36 year old governing party tried, albeit unsuccessfully, to win re-election in 1971. But, unlike the Socreds in the 1970s, the PC Party has become masterful at reinvention, consistently rebranding their party since Peter Lougheed retired in 1984.
Unlike Mr. Strom, who was overshadowed by his popular and larger than life predecessor, Ernest Manning, Mr. Prentice would never be caught in public uttering the words "Alison" or "Redford." But while the PC Party tries to put their recently departed leader's legacy behind them, the opposition parties and candidates will eagerly remind voters about the past two years of PC government.
Just two years ago, the PC Party led by Alison Redford were re-elected in a hotly contested campaign under the slogan "Real life leadership" (see the campaign advertisement above). This slogan was a reference to both Ms. Redford's time spent overseas as a United Nations lawyer and provided contrast with her predecessor, Ed Stelmach, and the perceived inexperience of Wildrose leader Danielle Smith.
During the 2012 election campaign, a controversial advertisement published in some urban newspapers featured the slogan "Not your father's PC Party," which suggested to younger and more liberal-minded Albertans that the PC Party had entered a new era (and again provided a contrast to the perceived social conservative values of the Wildrose Party).
Ed Stelmach
Six years ago, borrowing from the success of Barack Obama's "Change we can believe in" slogan, the PC Party led by Mr. Stelmach chose "Change that works for Albertans" as their slogan in the 2008 election. The slogan suggested that Mr. Stelmach's main opposition, the Liberals, would provide change that would not work for Albertans.
Like his successors, the PC Party under Mr. Stelmach worked hard to distance itself from the legacy of his predecessor, Ralph Klein.
In the four by-elections being held at the end of October 2014, the opposition parties are also using new slogans to help brand their campaigns. "Send the PCs a message" is a slogan being used by the Wildrose Party, and it is meant to remind Albertans that by-elections are an opportunity to show dissatisfaction with the PC Party's past two years of scandal and misdeeds.
The NDP are using the slogan "Albertans deserve better," which is a true statement, but it seems unlikely that most Albertans outside Edmonton city limits are about to look to the NDP as a better choice.
While slogans alone will not win or lose an election campaign, they can cleverly help define the narrative each party or candidate is advancing and can serve as a rallying cry for or against voters choosing change at the ballot box.
If you have a few moments after reading this post, I encourage you to take a glance at the extensive 'List of Political Slogans' page on Wikipedia.
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A grandmother and her two grandchildren were found dead after a fire broke out in the woman's rowhouse in the Hunting Park neighborhood around 1 p.m. Saturday.
When firefighters arrived on the scene about 1:15, "there was heavy fire on the first floor and heavy smoke throughout," Fire Department spokesperson Kathy Matheson said.
The names and ages of the victims were not released Saturday and the exact cause of death is being investigated by the Medical Examiner's Office, Matheson said.
About 40 department personnel, including firefighters, chiefs, and medics responded to the fire in the 4200 block of North Reese Street. The fire was brought under control about 2:23.
She said all three people were deceased when firefighters found them.
KYW Radio reported the children's mother told fire officials she had dropped her children off so their grandmother could babysit them.


The label "Marina Bay" is a little fuzzy. Technically, it's the body of water created by reclaiming land around the mouth of the Singapore River and blocked off from the sea by the Marina Barrage, but Singaporeans used to associate the name "Marina" with the Marina Square shopping mall and the many hotel developments around it on the north shore of the river. The half to the south of the river, or Marina South, was mostly unused reclaimed land until the government targeted it as Singapore's new downtown hub, turning it into the core of Singapore's urban transformation efforts. Now its centrepiece, the Marina Bay Sands hotel and casino, dominates the city skyline while sharing the spotlight with the super trees of Gardens by the Bay. With many more upcoming developments planned, Marina Bay is now truly the focal point in any visitor's itinerary: mixing business, shopping, entertainment and culture in one accessible district.
Transport to Marina Bay is organised.
The northern half is best accessed through the Circle MRT Line, with stations at Esplanade (for Suntec City) and Promenade (for Suntec City and Millenia Walk, also on the Downtown Line). Alternatively, you can walk for approximately 15 minutes through the underground (and air-conditioned) CityLink shopping mall from Raffles City (located at the City Hall MRT station where the North-South and East-West lines intersect).
If you wish to head to Merlion Park, a less-touristed option would be to walk through an air-conditioned linkway within the Fullerton Hotel complex (located near Raffles Place) towards the Bay.
The southern half, i.e. Marina Bay Sands and Gardens by the Bay, is best accessed through the Downtown MRT Line, with stations at Bayfront (for Marina Bay Sands and Gardens by the Bay), and Downtown for Lau Pa Sat and the Financial District.
From the airport, Marina Bay Sands Hotel guests can use a shuttle bus for $ 9.
The Marina Bay Cruise Centre is a direct gateway into the heart of Singapore, serving as the docking point for some of the world's largest cruise ships. To get to/fro the Cruise Center, you can use the North-South Line at the Marina South Pier station.
Suntec City, Marina Square, Millenia Walk and the Esplanade in the north are all conveniently linked, either by underground malls or covered walkways. If you don't mind a bit of a walk, the Marina Bay Sands can be reached from the northern half by walking south on the Helix Bridge, which has several viewing platforms overlooking the bay.
Marina Bay Sands hosts a slew of attractions. The easiest on your wallet would be to simply sit and enjoy the view of Shenton Way and the Esplanade from the foreshore, which are great in the day, but even more spectacular at night.
1.284103.859621 Marina Bay Sands Casino, 4 Bayfront Ave, ☎ +65 6688 8868. 24 hours daily. Singapore's second casino, larger and glitzier than its family-oriented competitor on Sentosa, with 600 gaming tables and 1,500 slot machines. Visitors can enter for free, but locals and residents have to pay $100 just to get in. An age limit of 16 applies, and you'll need to bring ID.
1.28489103.861172 Sands SkyPark, Marina Bay Sands (to get to ticket counter, get down the escalator outside the lobby of tower 3). 10:00-22:00 daily. Singapore's single most dramatic landmark, the SkyPark defies gravity, perched 55 stories above the ground like a surfboard on top of the three hotel towers. Views aside, for time being there's not much bang for your buck though: the pool is open to guests only. The alternative to paying the entry fee is to visit the restaurants (see Eat) for lunch, which will set you back around $50, but you can freely explore the SkyPark afterwards. The SkyPark consists of one very long infinity pool, 3 heated Jacuzzis, a mini chocolate bar and of course the two high-end restaurants. $20/14 adults/children.
1.28611103.8593 ArtScience Museum, 10 Bayfront Ave. 10:00-22:00 daily. ArtScience Museum is part of the Marina Bay Sands integrated resort and is the world's first ArtScience museum as well as the largest private museum in Singapore. It hosts mainly international travelling exhibitions. The current permanent exhibition, Future World, is billed as "Where Art Meets Science", invites visitors to enter a futuristic world of high-tech interactive artworks and immerse themselves in a world of art, science, magic and metaphor through a collection of cutting-edge digital installations. Single exhibition ticket for non residents: $17 adult, $12 senior/student/child.
Marina Bay adds a whole lot of greenery back to the city, all brought in and replanted. Some trees in the Gardens by the Bay are hundreds of years old, and some even date back a millennium.
1.283319103.865275 Gardens by the Bay, 18 Marina Gardens Dr, ☎ +65 6420 6848. The free outdoor gardens are themed around plants important to Singapore history and culture. Super trees tower over the rest of the gardens, built to mimic real-life trees using technology such as solar cells. The gardens also has a few event venues like the Meadow. Free.
1.28433103.86556 Conservatory complex. 09:00-21:00. The gardens houses two cooled conservatories; the Flower Dome simulating a dry-climate area and the Cloud Forest for more tropical highlands plants. $28/15.
1.28159103.863747 OCBC Skyway. 09:00-21:00. Two of the larger super trees are linked by a skyway, giving visitors a 50 m view off the ground. $5/3.
1.28221103.863948 OCBC Garden Rhapsody. 19:45 and 20:45. Light shows at night. The supertrees get illuminated. Free.
1.28054103.871419 Marina Barrage, 260 Marina Way (Take Exit A from Marina Bay MRT Station to catch the 400 shuttle bus), ☎ +65 6514 5959. Outdoor areas: 24 hours. Sustainable Singapore Gallery: M, W-F 09:00-18:00, Sa-Su 10:00-20:00. Provides an educational look at the inner workings of a reservoir and the move towards environmental sustainability. The rooftop garden offers stunning views of the Marina Bay skyline, and you'll see some intrepid kite flyers taking advantage of the breeze. Free.
The Marina South Pier offers a few ferry services out of the city to the Southern Islands of Kusu and St. John. The journey is probably more remarkable than the destinations.
1.270958103.86324210 Southern Islands Ferry, Marina South Pier (Marina South Pier MRT station exit A or B), ☎ +65 6534 9339. M-F: 10:00 and 14:00, Sa: 09:00, 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00, Su/Hols: 09:00, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00 and 17:00. The ferry will loop from Marina South Pier via St John's to Kusu. The timings give you a few hours on Kusu, depending on which service is taken, which is plenty for seeing the sights. $18/$12 adults/children.
1.2801103.856312 Red Dot Design Museum, 11 Marina Boulevard, #01-01, ☎ +65 6514 0111, e-mail: museum@red-dot.sg. M-Th 10:00-20:00, Fr-Su 10:00-23:00. In October 2017, the Red Dot Design Museum moved to the present location along the Marina Bay. The museum presents the world's largest exhibition of contemporary design. Every one of these exhibits is a winner of the international Red Dot Design Award, one of the world's leading and largest design competitions. It features a design shop and a design cafe bar. Here, you can buy carefully curated design objects from around the world and also the best designs produced by Singapore designers. The cafe bar also featured unique highly "instagramable" design food, craft beer, gourmet coffee and tea. $6.00.
1.28989103.8551 Esplanade Theatres on the Bay, 1 Esplanade Dr (Esplanade MRT), ☎ +65 6828 8377. Singapore's equivalent of Sydney's famous Opera House, except that the two-lobed spiky Singaporean version deliberately bears a striking resemblance to the durian, a tropical fruit related to the jackfruit which is notorious for its sharp odour. Opera, dance, classical concerts and similar entertainment is offered daily. Prices for the main entertainment start from $20-30 for poor seats, up to over a $100 for good ones. For the traveller on a budget, there are usually free productions on the outdoor riverside stage on weekends. Head up to the rooftop for alternate views of the Marina Bay area.
1.289389103.8632222 Singapore Flyer, 30 Raffles Ave, ☎ +65 6333 3311. 08:30-22:30. Singapore's newest tourist trap, this 150 m tall observation wheel modelled on the London Eye is no less than the world's tallest. One rotation takes about 30 minutes, and for an extra $36 you can sip on a cocktail while admiring the views, but expect to share your capsule with as many as 28 people unless you stump up a cool $1,000 for a private ride. Discounts are widely available, grab a brochure from any tourist information counter. $33/21 adult/child.
Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix (Formula 1 Singapore Night-time Grand Prix), Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore. September. The Singapore Grand Prix is a motor race, currently on the calendar of the FIA Formula One World Championship. The first race held at the Marina Bay Street Circuit was the 15th round of the 2008 FIA Formula One World Championship. It was also the first, and thus far only, nighttime event in Formula One history. Night races are held in September, in conjunction with a comprehensive entertainment schedule. Officially known as the Grand Prix Season Singapore, the lead-up to the final race will include parties, race-themed events, music concerts, exhibitions, and dining and shopping .
i Light Marina Bay. Asia's first sustainable light art festival that places 30 vivid and innovative light art installations around the bay, as well as a host of interactive events and activities throughout a three-week period in Mar-Apr. Free.
1.29207103.859851 Millenia Walk, 9 Raffles Blvd (Promenade MRT), ☎ +65 6883 1122. Upscale mall known for housing Singapore's best collection of luxury watch retailers.
1.29349103.8572 Suntec City, 3 Temasek Blvd (Esplanade/Promenade MRT), ☎ +65 6825 2667. 10:00-22:00 daily. At the northeastern edge of the CBD is Singapore's 2nd largest shopping mall, featuring the Fountain of Wealth, reputedly the world's largest fountain. If connecting to the Circle Line is inconvenient, the other way in is to take the MRT to City Hall and then follow the signs in the underground CityLink mall, a 15 min air conditioned walk.
1.28411103.85883 The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands. The Sands' shopping mall, chock full of expensive brands geared at stripping jackpot winners of their earnings, plus a dinky little canal where you can go for a spin in a sampan boat at $10/person.
As per usual in Singapore, cheap eats may be found in the food courts of the local shopping centres such as Food Republic and Fountain Food Terrace in Suntec City and The Gallerie in Marina Square. However, be warned that the extravagantly-named Rasapura Masters at Marina Bay Sands is the priciest in the entire country.
1.28947103.856931 Gluttons Bay, Esplanade Mall #01-15, ☎ +65 6336 7025. 18:00-03:00 daily. Run by famous foodies Makansutra, this outdoor eatery puts together 12 of Singapore's most famous hawkers. Breezy location by the river, great views of the city and pretty good grub make this a winner. The food here is a tourist-friendly reproduction of some of Singapore's best, though you can usually find better (and usually cheaper) versions in the heartlands. $5-30.
There are a lot of mid-range eateries in the shopping centres but not many are of note and are mostly part of standard food franchises found elsewhere. The Gardens by the Bay also has some casual dining if you decide to rest in the middle of a walk.
1.28136103.864382 Supertree Dining, Supertree Grove, Gardens by the Bay. M-F 1100-22:00; Sa/Su 08:30-22:00. A mix of dining options ranging from noodles to fast food to sandwiches. $15.
Marina Bay Sands has brought in a constellation of big names, with Daniel Boulud, Mario Batali, Wolfgang Puck, Santi Santamaria, Guy Savoy, and Tetsuya Wakuda all opening restaurants in the complex.
1.28398103.859324 Waku Ghin, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, Atrium 2, L2-02, ☎ +65 6688 8507. 18:00 and 20:30. Chef Tetsuya's 10-course degustation menu focuses on Japanese cuisine and is created from the best seasonal produce. Rated by Restaurant Magazine as one of the top 50 restaurants in the world. Also has a bar with premium sake and whiskey. $450.
There are a few interesting places around Marina Square and in the Gardens of the Bay as well.
1.28492103.864095 Pollen, Flower Dome, Gardens by the Bay (Buggy service available from arrival plaza), ☎ +65 6604 9988. 12:00-14:30, 18:00-22:00. Offers innovative, Mediterranean-influenced, modern European cuisine from the ideas of Jason Atherton. The restaurant gets fresh herbs and vegetables straight from the in-house garden.
1.29047103.860016 Shiraishi, 7 Raffles Ave #03-01 (Ritz-Carlton), ☎ +65 6338 3788. 12:00-14:00, 18:00-22:00. A tiny place in a quiet corner of the hotel, you won't stumble into this intimidatingly Japanese place by accident, but the restaurant's many regulars come here for some of the best and most consistent sushi and sashimi this side of Tokyo. Lunch sets are good value, but ordering à la carte for dinner can be very expensive indeed. For connoisseurs. Lunch $30-85, dinner $100-200.
This is the place to be if you are someone, know somebody or just want to get away from the common masses.
1.28336103.857521 Avalon, Marina Bay Sands Crystal Pavilion South L1, ☎ +65 6688 7448. W/F-Su: 22:00 till dawn. Another mega club, in a fancy glass pavilion set on the waters of the Marina Bay Reservoir. Regularly brings in headline trance and house DJs. $25 door.
1.28017103.854262 LeVel33, Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 1 #33-01, ☎ +65 6834 3133. Su-Th 12:00-24:00; F-Sa 12:00-02:00. Billed as a craft-brewery in the penthouse of the Marina Bay Financial Centre. Expect lots of corporate types in the outside terrace enjoying the views overlooking the entire Marina Bay area.
As the glitzy new waterfront of Singapore, Marina Bay accommodation is all made up of high-end hotels, most of which boast expansive city and water views. Cheaper hotels will be found in neighbouring districts. The area is particularly busy during the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix in September, with many booking hotel rooms to be right in the middle of the races. Bayfront Ave will be closed, so traffic to the Marina Bay Sands will be limited through the south end. The Helix Bridge will also be closed during the race weekend (except for those with Zone 1 tickets), making it more difficult to get around.
1.29349103.858761 Conrad Centennial, 2 Temasek Blvd, ☎ +65 6334 8888. New and impeccably tasteful hotel, next to Suntec City, but a bit far from the MRT. Very good value. $290.
1.28256103.860142 Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Ave, ☎ +65 6688 8868. The three "card decks" of the Marina Bay Sands will house nearly 2,500 rooms offering some of the best views in the city. The other advantage to staying here, is access to the infinity edge pools atop the SkyPark. From $500.
1.29225103.858793 Pan Pacific Singapore, 7 Raffles Blvd, Marina Sq, ☎ +65 6336 8111, fax: +65 6339 1861, e-mail: enquiry.ppsin@panpacific.com. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 12:00. The iconic Pan Pacific Singapore has reopened after a major refurbishment of its rooms. Free in-room wireless and wired internet. Its Cantonese restaurant, Hai Tien Lo is famed for its great service and ambience. Marina Bay Sands entertainment complex is easily accessible via the "Helix Bridge". From $350.
1.29053103.860054 Ritz-Carlton Millenia, 7 Raffles Ave, ☎ +65 6337 8888. Modern and impeccably stylish, with fantastic full-wall skyline views, even from the bathroom, for rooms on the Marina Bay side. (Don't worry, it's one-way glass.) All rooms are large and equipped with frills like a pillow in the bathtub. Gym, spa, pool and a popular Sunday champagne brunch. Recommended. $400.
Head eastwards to Riverside for its historic buildings or bigger nightlife, or north to Bugis for street shopping. Both are within walkable distance with frequent breaks, although the MRT may be a more comfortable ride, especially from Marina Bay Sands. You can also take bus 133 if you are heading from Marina Bay Sands to Bugis.
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This has come up on another blog so I figured I would address the issue here. A question of historiography arises in Baptist History particularly in the life of William Carey. Many take it to be a cut and dry issue but it is hardly. Let's start with some context around the question.
William Carey (1761-1834), affectionately known as the "Father of Modern Missions," in 1785 met with other men from churches in what was called the Northamptonshire Association. These regular meetings were a time for exchanging of ideas, fellowship, and spiritual encouragement. At this meeting it was asked for someone to propose a topic for discussion. Carey proposed a theme on which he had given much thought.
This is where the question arises. The issue is not with Carey's question but with the answer that was given to the question. There are a number of options.
In contrast to these two versions is the response of John Ryland, Jr. about the situation. He denies it even happened.
What is the true scenario that happened? Who is to know for sure. But it is one of those interesting questions in Baptist History. Let us not just quote John Marshman's statement about what happened without stating that there is a debate about this event in the life of William Carey.
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But it makes good preaching to quote only one side of this issue!
Yes, I suppose it does. But I suppose it's also why we do what we do. We clarify and teach on these issues so that people don't abuse history but actually use it to truly have "good" preaching! Thanks for being on the good side Steve!
Now, now both of you. Don't make me take you guys off my favourite Baptist History blogs post!
Seriously, though, can anyone help me with this? I wonder whether c18th Baptist hyper-Calvinists tended to be premill rather than postmill – John Gill being a classic example. When Andrew Fuller comes along as a postmill, it is with a significantly lower doctrine of sovereignty. It's as if hyper-Calvinism and premillennialism depend on the same kind of expectation of dramatic divine intervention, while 'lower' (perhaps more accurate) Calvinisms can go hand-in-hand with postmillennialism, with (what might be percieved to be) a 'lower' doctrine of sovereignty and a greater weight being put on human intervention. I'd be interested to know whether you think that's right as a general historical observation. Thanks!
First, I'd have to say you're probably more of an expert in this area than I since you've done work on the eschatology of Gill. Second, I haven't read enough of other hyper's to make any concrete comments. I have a small volume by Brine but I haven't read it yet.
I'd have a hard time saying though if it was a necessary corollary (evangelical Calvinism and postmillennialism) since there are some notable figures who shared Fuller's Calvinism but Gill's premillennialism (I am thinking most clearly of Spurgeon).
You might try Barry Howson's article, "The Eschatology of the Calvinistic Baptist John Gill (1697-1771) Examined and Compared" in Eusebeia (Autumn 2005). In it he looks at the eschatology of Gill and the eschatology of Fuller and compares them.
Again, maybe there are those out there more familiar with hypers and their eschatological stance who can comment on this issue.
Yes, I read that article with interest when I was across last autumn. It's the best thing written on the subject. But as I'm thinking about Fuller's postmillennialism I'm trying to get as much help as possible!
I would definitely suggest you asking Dr. Haykin about this. He would probably be the best one to answer your question.


The DGet/DMin implementations relied on class variables. They thus unpredictably returned wrong values when using them in a multithreaded environment.
The code is tested, but whether the multithreading issues I encountered are actually gone will only show in a week or two. It's a rather simple patch, so I'm quite confident anyways.
Just noticed that this bug also affects non-threaded but nested uses of a D* function. This patch fixes these cases also.
This patch has proven reliable in our production system over the past two months. Is there any reason for not merging?
Should be in the next beta release.


The injured German shepherd was taken to an animal hospital for treatment for a mangled leg and a possible neck puncture, Hoover said.
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PRESENTER INSTRUCTIONS | IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation 2018. PRESENTER INSTRUCTIONS | IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation 2018.
All papers will be presented in interactive format.
Award candidate papers will be presented in a single oral award track.
As with previous ICRAs all papers are equal in the proceedings — there is no distinction between oral and interactive presentation modes.
Interactive presentations will be held in a large hall with 22 custom-built stands.
To maximise the interactive experience for the audience the presentations will be posters and videos. Whiteboards, a laptop shelf and power will be provided.
There will two 2.5 hour interactive sessions per day to provide plenty of opportunity to speak to the authors of all the papers that you are interested in.
Short paper summary videos (pitch videos) will be submitted prior to the conference. These will available to delegates via the conference app, a web-based video portal, and will be screened in dedicated rooms at the conference.
Interactive presentations are grouped into sessions of 8 papers and presented at one of 22 custom-built "pods". The pods will be spread through the conference hall, intermixed with drinks, food, competitions and exhibits. The pods will be easy to find (labelled A through V) and navigate. There will be two interactive sessions per day, each 2.5 hours long.
Each pod has 8 presentation stations numbered 1-8. The program will provide the time, pod and station coordinates for every paper.
The top of each poster is well above head height which ensures that poster titles are clearly visible, even from a distance. Volunteers will help with Velcro and hanging and removing your posters.
Your pod presentation station can display one or two A0 size (841x1189mm) posters in portrait mode. We will provide a presentation template (PowerPoint and Keynote format) which provides a uniform style header and footer. The title can be up to two lines. You are free to organize the rest of the space in any way you prefer: using 1, 2 or 3 columns and any mixture of text, pictures and equations.
The most important thing is to ensure that the text is legible, we suggest a font like Calibri and no smaller than 50 point.
Final templates of the interactive session will be provided by end of February 2018.
You are welcome to print your poster at home and bring it with you. Cloth posters are available now, they are a bit more expensive, but are much less bulky to travel with.
ICRA will provide an online service where you can upload your posters and have them printed and delivered to the conference venue.


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Huu-ay-aht votes in favour of Sarita LNG
April 21, 2021 March 29, 2017 // First Nations LNG Alliance
This past week, Huu-ay-aht First Nations citizens voted 70% in favour of developing and co-managing a liquefied natural gas facility with Steelhead LNG. The facility would be located in Sarita Bay, which is on the west coast of Vancouver Island, on traditional Huu-ay-aht territory.
They are the first B.C. Nation to approve the co-management development of a liquefied natural gas facility. The agreement also guarantees Huu-ay-aht an equity share in the project, and the results of their vote means they will move forward in developing a partnership with Steelhead LNG. The achievement of informed consent from Huu-ay-aht citizens at this early stage of the project is a groundbreaking first and creates a level of certainty for both parties as well as for investors and government.
Huu-ay-aht's executive council is pleased, as the project will potentially bring new opportunities for economic growth in the community and provide new access to international business markets. Huu-ay-aht Ḥaw̓iiḥ Council (Hereditary Chiefs) are also in full support of the project. Speaking to the respectful relationship between Steelhead LNG and Huu-ay-aht First Nations, Tayii Ḥaw̓ił ƛiišin (Derek Peters, Head Hereditary Chief) said at a press conference on Monday:
"It was important while going through this project and building this relationship, that our cultures, traditions, sacred sites, land and environment were a part of the conversation… our chiefs were not willing to have any of these conversations if this was not included. That's part of the respect that goes along with this relationship that we've built."
For the 750 Huu-ay-aht citizens, this project could create new job opportunities and raise their standard of living to that of the rest of Canada. At the press conference Chief Councillor Robert Dennis Sr. said: "It's our objective that our people will have a living wage where they can afford to live in their homeland. That is our focus. We not only want to close the gap but let us start being the benefactors of the wealth of the natural resources in Canada."
Nigel Kuzemko, Steelhead LNG's CEO, expressed his respect for the Huu-ay-aht First Nations at the press conference, saying he is glad to be setting precedents for Aboriginal relations with industry. The B.C. government welcomes the news, calling it a "significant step toward securing a strong, diversified clean natural gas export industry in British Columbia."
The facility would be fed by natural gas from northeastern B.C. and Alberta, using a combination of existing and new pipelines, and would be shipped to Asia to meet their energy needs. Steelhead LNG is considering different options for getting the gas to the facility, but would prefer to use existing pipeline. The National Energy Board has approved Steelhead LNG's licences to export 24 million tonnes of LNG per year over 25 years through the facility. The project is still in its early stages, but a Final Investment Decision is expected as early as 2019, and the facility is predicted to be operating by 2024.
Huu-ay-aht First Nations estimates the project will create 3,000-4,000 direct jobs during construction and 300-400 direct jobs during its operation.
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I can honestly say I didn't expect to like the By Terry Sun Designer Palettes as much as I do. I'm a bit hit and miss with By Terry – some products have me at hello and then others seem to fall a little flat. Both of the palettes are absolutely gorgeous and the product quality is beautiful.
First up is the Tan & Flash Cruise palette with three bright blush shades, two bronze shades and an illuminator. Don't be put off by the brightness of the blush – I've swatched them at intensity so you can see the colours properly but you can use the lightest sweep or go a bit higher if you want to. I love all three colours with summer skin although I think if you are very pale, you'd struggle to keep these light enough because they are highly pigmented. The central orange shade has a little more shimmer than the other two, and with the exception of the palest colour in the bronzer section, it's also shimmer shot.
In practical terms, it's going to greatly help if you have a brush that fits – a Kabuki doesn't do it in this instance because of the shapes. I've used my Wayne Goss blush brush (02) that's unfortunately constantly out of stock and seems to be impossible to get hold of in the UK anyway, but it's a small headed blush brush that does the job. I've done a quick search around and think that Crownbrush BK4 Angle Blush would be as good and it's a reasonable £6.99 HERE.
I've taken pictures in the sun as that's how the colours are designed to be worn and you can see that there is a golden sheen running through the blush that really does bring light to the cheeks.
The second By Terry Sun Designer Palettes is more gentle, colour wise, and is called Light & Tan Vibes. Same arrangement, different shades.
The bronze tones seem to be exactly the same.
Again, the blush section has that gold thing going on that really does uplight cheeks.
Despite the £64 price tag (although SpaceNK has a £15 off over £60 spend HERE) this does feel like something very special indeed and while I'm very much a cream blush fan, I'm wearing (and loving) the coral blush shade right now. I would definitely multi-task this palette even further with a wash of the lighter blush shades on my lids.
These look really very beautiful indeed!
Love that you found a brush that people in the uk will be able to get hold of! I'm very excited to try these!
I love how the palette zig zags resemble a Missoni pattern–beautiful.
Honestly, just for bronzing and blush I think.. I particularly like the blush shades – I haven't tried swirling them together but I guess you could. I'd use the less sparkly bronze colour literally as an all over wash of bronze or as a blush on a sunny day. Basically, I'm personally treating it more for cheeks than anything.. you won't catch me contouring!


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namespace Symfony\Component\Notifier\Bridge\Sinch;

use Symfony\Component\Notifier\Exception\TransportException;
use Symfony\Component\Notifier\Exception\UnsupportedMessageTypeException;
use Symfony\Component\Notifier\Message\MessageInterface;
use Symfony\Component\Notifier\Message\SentMessage;
use Symfony\Component\Notifier\Message\SmsMessage;
use Symfony\Component\Notifier\Transport\AbstractTransport;
use Symfony\Contracts\EventDispatcher\EventDispatcherInterface;
use Symfony\Contracts\HttpClient\Exception\TransportExceptionInterface;
use Symfony\Contracts\HttpClient\HttpClientInterface;

/**
 * @author Iliya Miroslavov Iliev <i.miroslavov@gmail.com>
 */
final class SinchTransport extends AbstractTransport
{
    protected const HOST = 'sms.api.sinch.com';

    private $accountSid;
    private $authToken;
    private $from;

    public function __construct(string $accountSid, string $authToken, string $from, HttpClientInterface $client = null, EventDispatcherInterface $dispatcher = null)
    {
        $this->accountSid = $accountSid;
        $this->authToken = $authToken;
        $this->from = $from;

        parent::__construct($client, $dispatcher);
    }

    public function __toString(): string
    {
        return sprintf('sinch://%s?from=%s', $this->getEndpoint(), $this->from);
    }

    public function supports(MessageInterface $message): bool
    {
        return $message instanceof SmsMessage;
    }

    protected function doSend(MessageInterface $message): SentMessage
    {
        if (!$message instanceof SmsMessage) {
            throw new UnsupportedMessageTypeException(__CLASS__, SmsMessage::class, $message);
        }

        $endpoint = sprintf('https://%s/xms/v1/%s/batches', $this->getEndpoint(), $this->accountSid);
        $response = $this->client->request('POST', $endpoint, [
            'auth_bearer' => $this->authToken,
            'json' => [
                'from' => $this->from,
                'to' => [$message->getPhone()],
                'body' => $message->getSubject(),
            ],
        ]);

        try {
            $statusCode = $response->getStatusCode();
        } catch (TransportExceptionInterface $e) {
            throw new TransportException('Could not reach the remote Sinch server.', $response, 0, $e);
        }

        if (201 !== $statusCode) {
            $error = $response->toArray(false);

            throw new TransportException(sprintf('Unable to send the SMS: %s (%s).', $error['text'], $error['code']), $response);
        }

        $success = $response->toArray(false);

        $sentMessage = new SentMessage($message, (string) $this);
        $sentMessage->setMessageId($success['id']);

        return $sentMessage;
    }
}

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During the last three months of 2016 more than 21,000 operations were cancelled at the last minute.
Despite there only being 1 per cent more operations scheduled than the previous year, the cancellation rate jumped by 15 per cent.
Surgeons are placing the blame on elderly patients who are taking up beds because of the lack of social care to discharge them from the already overcrowded wards.
The data released by the Department of Health is the latest that show winter 2016/17 is the worse faced by the health service in over a decade.
Patients have had to wait more than a month for their operations to be rescheduled.
It is usual for cancellations to rise in the first three months of a new year, and after the chaos faced by most A&E departments over the new year, January to March 2017 may be set to break another record.
Many hospitals have seen their bed capacity hit 95.8 full, which is the highest average on record. Some hospitals, such as the Princess Alexandra in Harlow, Hillingdon hospitals and North Middlesex in London, said they were 100 per cent full. 25 Trusts reported bed occupancy above 99 per cent.
Jeremy Hunt, the health secretary, said that such problems were "completely unacceptable". He told the BBC there were "no excuses" for long delays, but insisted the government had a plan to deal with rising numbers of patients because of an ageing population, medical advances and better treatments.


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Cheeseburger Hikes
Who I am, what I do
Farewell, California... Farewell!
Ladies and Gentlemen, I am happy to announce that on August 11, 2014, after more than three and a half months and 1700 miles of hiking, I bid farewell to the state of California and crossed the border into Oregon. With forest fires burning on every side of the trail, entire landscapes filled with smoke, and white ashes falling from the sky like snow, the last sections were quite scary.
After leaving Chester, CA the trail got easy for a while. A section near Old Station that was very flat actually allowed me to break my personal record by hiking 30 miles (48.3 km) in a single day. My feet told me that it's not exactly the mileage I want to hike every day, but I wanted to prove that I could do it. My friend Cracker Jack (another hiker from Germany) went totally crazy and hiked 40 miles that day. I think he's running from something. Maybe the FBI is after him. God knows.
A brief stop for breakfast and lunch in Old Station and then back to the trail. Hat Creek Rim, a flat ridge above a valley that consists of nothing but razor-sharp volcanic rock, was waiting for me. This part of the PCT reminded me of how lucky we are to have trail angels out here. There are no natural water sources in this stretch for 30 miles, and it is dreadfully hot. Some people who live nearby did us a huge favor by maintaining several water caches along the trail on our hike through this desolate wasteland. Five years ago, large parts of the forest up there burned down after numerous lightning bolts struck the area.
I thought there wasn't much vegetation left that still could burn. Apparently I was wrong about that. Only about four to five days after I hiked through there I learned that the towns of Old Station and Burney, as well as Burney Falls State Park have been evacuated due to the new fires. When I left Burney late at night after getting some resupplies in town, I saw flames leaping up towards the sky just a few miles up the highway. When I awoke the next morning I found pieces of white ashes on my tent. Not exactly the kind of thing you want to deal with while traveling through the backcountry.
However, I made it to Castella a few days later. Unfortunately it took me hours to get a ride to the town of Mt. Shasta the next day, so by the time I got there it was already quite late and I was forced to take another Zero there. Spending hours reviewing the recent fire reports online, my friend Polar Bear and I decided that it was safe enough to hike from there to Etna, 60 trail miles north of Shasta. The first day out of Shasta wasn't very pleasant. I got stung by a Yellowjacket that somehow got into my pants while hiking (Polar Bear's response: "If you let him in your pants, you have no right to complain when he penetrates you.") and then we ran into a thunder storm while being on an exposed ridge. Not the best of all days, but I've had it worse. When we arrived in Etna, we checked the fire reports again and decided to skip ahead to Seiad Valley. A fire was burning only two miles from the trail and the US Forest Service used the PCT as the official boundary for the closure. The surrounding landscape was already completely covered in smoke and we didn't feel like walking straight into our doom.
But leaving Seiad Valley wasn't much of a difference. There are so many fires burning in northern California and southern Oregon right now that it's nearly impossible to avoid them. However, we hiked out and made our way towards Oregon. I didn't want to skip another section; and above all I wanted to WALK across the border instead of passing through in a car. After all it was our first state line since we set out on this journey at the Mexican border three and a half months ago.
I'm taking a Zero in Ashland today. Oregon and Washington don't have a lot of trail towns, so I will have to ship out all my food boxes from here. Most so called "town stops" from here will be gas stations at highway intersections. That also means that from here on it's going to be more difficult to find computers to update my blog. Please keep that in mind in case you don't hear from me for a while.
By the way: it's less than a thousand miles from here to Canada. Wohoooo!
Happy Trails,
Created by Cheeseburger at 11:41 PM
Scat Tracker & Unicroc August 18, 2014 at 4:22 AM
Cheeseburger!!! Scat Tracker & Unicroc here, heard you were on trail from Red Lobster & LJ. Congrats, man, on where you are at - sounds like this has been a dry, fiery year for y'all! We are actually heading out to the PCT in Washington at Steven's Pass because we weren't able to finish the trail last year due to ridiculous amounts of snow up there. So we are coming back to finish! We were hoping we could see you, but not sure if/how that might happen. We'll see...sometimes the trail works in magical ways. Much love to you as you continue your journey north!
Of Thunderstorms, Fires and Lava Fields


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Jailed King Dalindyebo declines offer to attend King Sigcawu funeral
Bhisho - The Eastern Cape government on Wednesday confirmed that jailed AbaThembu King, Buyelekhaya Zwelibanzi Dalindyebo, had declined an offer for leave from jail to attend the official funeral of AmaXhosa King Mpendulo 'Ah Zwelonke' Sigcawu.
President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver the eulogy on Friday when the king will be laid to rest. Ramaphosa honoured the late King Zwelonke Mpendulo Sigcawu by declaring a Special Official Funeral Category 1 for His Majesty.
Dalindyebo is currently serving a 12-year sentence in prison for arson, assault, kidnapping and defeating the ends of justice.
The King allegedly acted like a medieval despot according to the State.
However, the Supreme Court of Appeal, where he had sought to stay out of jail, the Abathembu king's 15-year jail sentence was replaced with a 12-year term.
The South African Communist Party (SACP) in the Eastern Cape then welcomed the jailing of the King.
The Democratic Alliance (DA) also announced that it would cancel the King's party membership due to the seriousness of the crimes he was convicted on.
The AbaThembu royal council appointed King Dalindyebo's then 23 year-old son, Prince Azenathi Zanelizwe Dalindyebo, as acting king.
'Dalindyebo refused offer to allow him to attend funeral'
"It has come to our attention as the provincial government that there are public calls for government to grant temporary compassionate leave to the King of Abathembu, his Majesty Ah! Zwelibanzi to attend the funeral service of the late King of AmaXhosa, his Majesty Ah! Zwelonke who will be laid to rest in Nqadu this Friday," described Eastern Cape Premier, Oscar Mabuyane.
"We can confirm that there were engagements between government and King Zwelibanzi on this matter inline with section 44 of the Correctional Services Act.
"It was the decision of King Zwelibanzi that he will not be attending the funeral service for King Zwelonke because his attendance of the funeral service might cause unnecessary distraction during this difficult moment for Amaxhosa and the people of South Africa at large."
Mabuyane said that government respects the decision of King Zwelibanzi.
"We call on all the people of the province to also respect the decision of the King of Abathembu on this specific matter."


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Q: The attribute "maxRowSelection" was not found on the COMPONENT I have used lightning:datatable to show table data. This component's properties like maxRowSelection, showRowNumberColumn are not working. I am getting error

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Is any one faced same issue? Please suggest on this issue.

A: make sure, that API version of the compoennt is 42.0  but not lower, as only with Spring '18 release those attributes are available
here is release notes about adding maxRowSelection attribute to lightning:datatable component

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Q: How to understand integral of wedge product? Taken from Bott and Tu (page 70):

Let $\sigma$ be the positive generator of $H^{n-1}(S^{n-1})$ and $\psi = \pi^* \sigma$ the corresponding generator of $H^{n-1}(\mathbf R^n - 0)$. [...] Let $d\rho = \rho'(r)\,dr$ be a bump form on $\mathbf R$ with total integral $1$. Then $(d\rho) \wedge \psi$ is a compactly supported form on $\mathbf R^n$ with total integral $1$.

If it's not already obvious, $\pi$ is the projection $\mathbf R^n - 0 \to S^{n-1}$ and $\rho$ is a function of the radius $r$ in $\mathbf R^n$.
Question: How am I to understand the last sentence intuitively?
So far, the picture in my head is for $n = 3$. I imagine $\sigma \in H^2(S^2)$ to be a function that eats a $2$-dimensional subset of $S^2$ and spits out its area. Then $\psi \in H^2(\mathbf R^3)$ is a function that eats a $2$-manifold in $\mathbf R^3$, projects it onto the unit sphere, and spits out its area. I'm not sure how these help me understand what $d\rho \wedge \psi$ is doing, or why it should integrate to $1$.


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Poetry & Music | PREVIEW | A study of the marriage between words and music at the Aldeburgh Festival
Tenor Mark Padmore
By Terry Jones
Songs. If there were a chemical formula for them it would surely consist of n parts of words and y parts of notes. There would be other elements too but these would be the intertwining core. Singer Mark Padmore and academic Kate Kennedy will be leading a fascinating study of this marriage of words and music during this year's Aldeburgh Music Festival.
But is it a marriage in need of guidance? Possibly, in the view of both Padmore and Kennedy. The former in his programme notes cites the following from poet Don Paterson:
'The musical setting of poems is almost invariably a redundant or destructive exercise resulting in either contradiction of the original poetic music, or its melodramatic duplication – an exercise akin in Valery's perfect and perfectly damning formulation to 'looking at a painting through stained glass'."'
This sounds like the moment in a relationship when crockery might begin to fly across the room but Padmore in his role as Relate counsellor, along with co-counsellor Kennedy is going to dialogue with Paterson and 3 other distinguished poets, Fiona Sampson, Lavinia Greenlaw and Patience Agbabi. I for one cannot wait, not because of the expectation of conflict, but because of the potential of some creative collaboration and insight.
Because of course, poets and composers are in the same game: 'De la musique avant toute chose' was the cry of poet Paul Verlaine. Or try this line that I found in an essay by Irish Poet Dennis ODriscoll:
'Poetry is music set to words.'
I would be really pleased if a composer to chose to set some of my work. There is no threat to the poem – it already exists!
Harmoniously though? Kennedy refers to the author Mark Booth who sternly requires the words that are to be set to music 'to be robust and possess an internal discipline to maintain integrity in their co-operation and competition with the music.' Yes, sir. I note the 'competition' there. But if he sounds like 'hard cop' in this enquiry listen to this by Suzanne Langer, also quoted by Kennedy:
'Song is not a compromise between poetry and music, though the text taken by itself is a great poem; song is music… When a composer puts a poem to music he annihilates the poem and makes a song.'
What will the poets think of that? We will have to wait and see, but I sense that many poets might actually agree. What is clear is that Mark Padmore, consummate performer as he is has a vision for lieder or art-song as a true symbiosis of words and music producing wonderful and distinctive works of art. He feels that the poem can get metaphorically drowned out by the virtuosity of composer and/or performer and wants to see – in this year's programme, greater emphasis to responding to 'the poem' itself. As he says in his notes:
'A great song leads us to think more deeply about a poem – to hear a harmony and feel its rhythm. It can also make the whole thing more memorable and more easily transferable from one person to another. What is vitally important is the focussing of attention.'
Speaking as a poet myself and an enthusiast for poetry above other art forms, I would be really pleased if a composer to chose to set some of my work. There is no threat to the poem – it already exists! And there is a possibility of a new artist addressing the poem and discovering something in it that I had not seen. Creative collaboration is the norm in most artistic spheres and what results is a new artwork. This is all very obvious if you look at the work of our pre-eminent national poet, Shakespeare. His 'poetry' is with some wonderful exceptions designed to be spoken by actors – usually by specific actors whose skills he knew intimately and which he was happy to 'showcase'.
What I would hope to hear in these dialogues is some practitioners' thoughts about what works well in the medium of song. Why is it that AE Houseman sets so beautifully, for instance? Padmore could think of only one successful setting of a Shakespeare sonnet – Britten's version of Sonnet 43. That sounds like a challenge if ever I heard one.
Both Kennedy and Padmore are really to be applauded for attempting this exploration. I will be there to listen to these discussions and performances notebook in hand, pen poised, ears open.
Over the course of four Poetry & Music events at the Aldeburgh Festival (beginning June 14th), writer, broadcaster and performer Dr Kate Kennedy is joined by leading poets to discuss the texts set by Britten in his song cycles Winter Words (Thomas Hardy), The Holy Sonnets of John Donne, Songs and Proverbs of William Blake, and Who Are These Children? (William Soutar). The discussions are followed by performances from Mark Padmore, Roderick Williams and pianist Andrew West.
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Gresham St Paul's development
Gresham St Paul's
31-45 Gresham Street, London EC2V 7QA
170,000 sq ft
greshamstpauls.com
Description of Gresham St Paul's
Gresham St Paul's is an office development in the City of London EC2.
The development includes a WiredScore Platinum rating, café, reception and business lounge, 254 bike and locker spaces with changing and shower facilities.
Targeting BREEAM Excellent sustainability rating.
Gresham St Paul's at 40 Gresham Street in the City of London will have approximately 170,000 sq. ft. of prime office space over 9 floors, with large terraces on the top three floors, at the heart of the financial centre and close to St Paul's Cathedral and other prominent cultural landmarks.
The design is focused on creating a sustainable building for the future by reusing the existing structure. Wilkinson Eyre is looking to maximise natural light through use of the latest glazing technology, and increase fresh air supply to offer a light and air-filled state-of-the-art working environment. To help cater to modern working practises and promote personal well-being, the ground floor has been designed to provide occupiers with a range of amenities, including a café and business lounge. These will help promote creativity and collaboration amongst occupiers by offering a space to recharge, interact and seek inspiration away from the desk.
The technical specifications of Gresham St Paul's are second to none, with a WiredScore Platinum rating, Wi-Fi enabled café, reception and business lounge, 254 bike and locker spaces with generous changing and shower facilities, and it is targeting a BREEAM Excellent sustainability rating.
The area around Gresham St Paul's offers round-the-clock amenities to suit every lifestyle from speciality coffee and craft beer pubs to sophisticated restaurants and bars, as well as innovative health and fitness centres located nearby. The design responds to the changing environment and mix of occupiers in the City, which remains the Global Banking and Finance epicentre but is now also home to one-in-twelve tech, media and telecoms businesses, and a young workforce with 61% aged between 22 and 39.
Redevelopment of Garrard House, the former Schroders' offices, built in the late 1990s.
2019 March - Office building is launched.
2018 - Planning permission granted for: External alterations comprising (infilling of central bay and inset corners, works to facade), extension to existing office building at levels 7 and 8 (2687sq.m), change of use at ground floor level from office (Class B1) use to retail (Class A1) use (378sq.m), the creation of ancillary cycle parking and shower facilities at basement level. City of London 17/00585/FULMAJ.
Wilkinson Eyre Architects
Commercial Leasing:
AFIAA
New Letting
The financial and professional services firm Smith & Williamson has agreed to move its London headquarters to the ground to fifth floors, at Gresham St Paul's.
Smith & Williamson will be relocating from their existing offices at 10 and 25 Moorgate in the City of London to the new high quality office space, which has a practical completion date of Q3 2020.
Bardo Magel, AFIAA Head of Asset Management International, commented: "The early letting to Smith and Williamson underpins AFIAA's strong belief in London as Europe's leading financial centre and rewards AFIAA's trust in London's real estate and leasing market, strong economy and professional business partners.
"By redeveloping Gresham St Pauls, AFIAA is offering top premises to top corporate tenants and providing outstanding long term added value to its investors."
Kevin Darvishi, Leasing Director at Stanhope, added: "We look forward to welcoming Smith & Williamson to Gresham St Paul's, a sustainable development which will provide a light and air-filled state-of-the art working environment.
"The fantastic facilities within the building, including the Wi-Fi enabled café, reception and business lounge on the ground floor, will provide an enhanced occupier experience and further bolster the City of London's reputation as a global centre."
David Cobb and Kevin Stopps, Co-Chief Executives at Smith & Williamson, said: "This is great news for Smith & Williamson and is a significant milestone for our business that aligns fully with our longterm growth ambitions."
"The decision to relocate in London is one we have considered extremely carefully but, after a rigorous assessment and having given careful consideration to the needs of both our people and our clients, our Board is confident it is the right one for Smith & Williamson."
"Our new home on Gresham Street will provide a first-class experience for our clients and our people alike and ensures we will all benefit from a modern, sustainable working environment in the heart of the City of London for many years to come."
Gresham St Paul's at 40 Gresham Street in the City of London includes approximately 170,000 sq. ft. of prime office space over nine floors, with large terraces on the top three floors. Targeting a BREEAM Excellent sustainability rating, the design, by Stirling Prize winning architects Wilkinson Eyre, has focused on creating a sustainable building for the future by reusing the existing structure.
Gresham St Paul's is the first development project AFIAA has partnered with Stanhope on - Stanhope were the developers of the original building on the site. Construction commenced in March 2019 at the former headquarters of Schroders to modernise and upgrade the building for occupancy by the autumn of 2020 with 2 retail units and a café open to the public on the ground floor.
Cushman & Wakefield are acting as leasing agents for the building.
The Swiss Investment Foundation AFIAA and Stanhope launched the new office building Gresham St Paul's last week.
Kevin Darvishi, Leasing Director at Stanhope, commented: "The sustainable redevelopment of Gresham St Paul's will provide a host of amenities on the ground floor, light-filled working spaces that improve business performance and amazing views from the three new terraces of St Paul's Cathedral."
Gresham St Paul's is the first development project AFIAA has partnered with Stanhope on, who were the developers of the original building on the site.
Construction is due to commence in March 2019 at the former headquarters of Schroders to modernise and upgrade the building for occupancy by the autumn of 2020 with 2 retail units and a café open to the public on the ground floor.
AFIAA Head of Asset Management International Bardo Magel said: "We believe in London as one of the world`s and as Europe`s most important and dynamic City for financial and young media/tech industry. By redeveloping Gresham St Pauls AFIAA offers top premises to top corporate tenants and provides outstanding long term added value to its investors."


WASHINGTON — The Senate Judiciary Committee says it is reviewing new allegations of sexual misconduct against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.
Avenatti declined to expand on the allegation in an interview Wednesday on ABC's "The View," saying he would not add detail beyond what was in the statement. Avenatti also represents Stormy Daniels, an adult film actress who alleges she was paid to keep a sexual relationship with President Donald Trump quiet.


A view of one of Redemption Fish Company's young aquaponics tanks. The Salem, MA based company is a budding aquaponics business raising fish and produce to stem the tide of collapsing fisheries in New England. Photo courtesy of Andy Davenport.
Selling seafood in New England has never been a problem. But with local fish populations collapsing, and the appetite for seafood remaining the same, providing fish to sell is becoming more dire than most people may realize.


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A new class of measuring system from Vision Engineering. TVM20 and TVM35 mark the beginning of a new era for fast and flexible shop floor measurement. From the combination of advanced optical design and simple yet powerful software, comes a competent metrology system that can measure components of any shape.
With TVM, there is no need to position the part – just place the part within the field of view, and then run the programme.
Hundreds of measurements are taken (within the field of view) in seconds. TVM is ideal for customers who require the fastest, simplest way to accurately measure their component parts.
Field of view measurement is ideal for 2D measurement of small component parts, up to 35mm. By measuring within the field of view, measuement can be instant. Plus, variance between operators is eliminated, since there is no requirement to position and focus the sample, which not only takes time, but also relies on individual operator skills and habits.
Any feature you can 'see' within the field of view. TVM is ideally suited to profile measurement of small, flat components such as machined or pressed parts, washers, gaskets, seals, O-rings, connectors, sectioned extruded materials, low density circuit boards and flexible circuits, as well as thin parts, including bottle tops, medical tubing, small medical devices, housings, syringes, plus much more.
The fixed stage FOV system enables instant accurate measurement of small components, while the addition of a manually controlled stage extends measurement for larger components up to 200mm x 100mm.
The TVM series utilises flat field telecentric optics and illumination to create a sharp image of the component on its HD monitor. The telecentric lens provides a completely flat image, across the full field of view, without any curvature, or distortion and improves the video edge detection capability on complex parts significantly.
Not only that, but with a large depth of field, your sample is always in focus, regardless of height differences, making TVM the faster, more convenient, more friendly way to measure.
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The rest of the werewolf pack might consider Aric Connor to be omniscient and destined to save the world when evil returns to claim it. But for the most part, fifteen-year-old Aric ignores the confirmations of his powers, taking everything in stride until he meets her. Celia Wird wasn't supposed to awaken naked in the mountains of Colorado, not when she was just stalking her prey in a filthy alley several states away. She especially wasn't supposed to meet Aric, the handsome werewolf who comes to her aid. As a supernatural tasked with protecting the earth, Aric sympathizes with Celia's dangerous situation. He's also struck by her beauty and kindness. Yet, as much as Aric welcomes Celia, her arrival isn't a peaceful one. Dark forces stir in Celia's presence, resolute on killing her. Aric and his inner beast are adamant about keeping Celia safe and with them. But there's a time and a place for love, and Aric and Celia might not survive long enough to find it.
Published October 24th 2018 by Cecy Robson, LLC.
Four and a half stars: A must read if you are a fan of The Weird Girl Series!
Fifteen year old Aric Connor is exploring his werewolf powers. He is fearless, and he loves hunting with his pack mates. Things take a dramatic turn when Aric wakes one morning with an unsettling feeling that he lost someone important to him. Then in the woods, he crashes into a magical barrier. Behind the barrier is a scared and naked teenage girl, who turns into a tigress. Aric can't explain the inexplicable pull he feels toward Celia, but he does know one thing, he must protect her at all costs. Will Aric and Celia survive an onslaught of evil?
If you are a fan of the Weird Girl Series you must read Gone Hunting. I loved that this book took us back to the beginning, to a teenage Aric and Celia. I liked how this story cleverly fit into the main story arc. It totally works!
It was wonderful to see Aric and Celia connect as teenagers. The same pull and attraction is there, but it is more pure and innocent, and I loved that it was also shy and awkward. I loved seeing them at this vulnerable age.
It was also fun to catch up with Koda, Liam, and Gemini and see them as goofy teenage boys. It made me nostalgic for the good old days before all the evil and death.
I enjoyed getting to see Aric interacting with his parents. I loved the way they genuinely cared for one another and how his parents immediately accepted Celia. No prejudice towards her for not being pure.
A Weird Sisters book wouldn't work without action, danger, evil and dangerous magic. All of that is present in this one. Prepare for dark forces intent on destroying the world. Will they escape?
The ending was bittersweet. It made me sad, and happy too. I wanted to immediately go back and read the series all over again.
I found myself wishing for more insight on the dark witches who cast the evil spell and the light witch who gave up everything to counteract it. That part of the story left too many questions.
I was so sad at the final lines of the story in the past. I wanted things to be different for Aric. I also wanted more on Aric's parents.
Gone Hunting is a clever installment in a favorite series. I enjoyed this prequel novel that takes the reader back before the Weird Girls started. See an innocent Aric and Celia connect for the first time, and before you wonder how this book can fit in with the already published story arc, don't worry there is a clever twist that makes it all work. This one has all you love about this series: danger, action, romance, magic and more. Don't miss this one!