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The Best DSLRs for Video!!
When Canon launched the EOS 5D MK II with video, it created, without being aware of it, the trend of DSLRs being used for video. Since 2008, DSLRs without video are almost unheard of - except for the Nikon Df. Create a list presenting some of the most popular models available seems a good idea. Here it is!
Although some people suggest that DSLRs as video cameras are going to be a thing of the past, the truth is that DSLRs are here to stay, as many photographers prefer to use them in their photography, and by extension in their video. For many photographers, video became an extension of their work, and if they keep doing both, it only makes sense to use a DSLR. Because of that duality, it also makes sense, when writing about DSLRs, to refer their functionalities both for photography and video, as usually those using them - a lot of people, and a growing segment of the market, it seems - use the cameras both for stills and video.
That's the reason why, in a recent article about the new EOS 7D Mark II, besides mentioning the most relevant aspects of the camera in terms of video, I covered the general photographic specifications of Canon's new APS-C top model. It makes no sense to cut a product in half when in fact it is built as a whole, and is mostly sold to people that will use the photographic side and, many times, also the video part of it.
So, this said, there is a question to answer. What is a DSLR? After seeing cameras from the mirrorless universe and others referred as DSLRs, I do think it is time to state that a digital single-lens reflex camera (also called a digital SLR or DSLR) is a digital camera combining the optics and the mechanisms of a single-lens reflex camera. This means that such a camera is different from all the others, as the light that travels through the lens to a mirror reaches an optical viewfinder, offering a real and clean image of the subject. When the shutter is activated the mirror goes up and the light reaches the sensor. That's what a TRUE original SLR is!
If we leave aside names like Leica, which cater for a small segment of the market, there are only three real DSLR brands in the market today: Canon, Nikon and Pentax. Sony has stopped doing DSLRs in August 2010, and created what they call SLT, or single-lens translucent. Although similar in appearance to a DSLR, these cameras a fixed semi-reflective mirror, a technology Canon used in their SLR Pellix cameras in the sixties of last century but dropped after using in in some early EOS film cameras. Sony, which uses electronic viewfinders, also uses the acronym ILC - Interchangeable-Lens Cameras as an umbrella to all their cameras with... interchangeable lenses.
Sony is not the only camera maker to create models that are similar in appearance to REAL DSLRs. Browsing around the web one finds terms like "DSLR form-factor" or "DSLR-like" referring to models from Panasonic, Olympus, Samsung and others. Although most of those models have no optical viewfinder and rely on LCD screens or electronic viewfinders that, although having evolved from the stage of CCTV camera monitors, still do not compete with the clean image of a REAL optical viewfinder, people tend to call them DSLR, simply because many of them look like... DSLR. What they in fact are not!
This list, which may be a starting point for your own explorations, leaves out the top models from the different brands, and looks at the models mostly used by a large segment of users, picking on the most important elements for video as described by the camera makers. It should also be noted that Pentax is present with less models, as their offer in terms of video is, obviously, less exciting than what Nikon and Canon's. So, without further ado, let us present a list of - some - of the available and most recent DSLRS for video:
The 5D Mark III, launched in March 2012, is the reference when it comes to DSLRs used in film making. A full frame camera, it offers a 22.3 MP sensor, Full HD (1080p at 30fps)
The EOS 5D Mark III builds on the reputation of the EOS 5D Mark II, with a range of new features introduced following feedback received from photographers to provide even better Full HD video performance. As well as offering the depth-of-field control loved by video professionals, the new full-frame sensor combines with the vast processing power of DIGIC 5+ to improve image quality by virtually eradicating the presence of moiré, false colour and other artefacts. The addition of a movie mode switch and a recording button also offers greater usability, enabling videographers to begin shooting immediately when movie mode is engaged.
Additional movie functions include manual exposure control and an enhanced range of high bit-rate video compression options, with intraframe (ALL-I) and interframe (IPB) methods both supported. Variable frame rates range from 24fps to 60fps, and the addition of SMPTE timecode support provides greater editing flexibility and easier integration into multi-camera shoots. Users can also check and adjust audio during recording via the camera's Quick Control screen and a headphone socket enables sound level monitoring both during and after shooting. Enhanced processing power provided by DIGIC 5+ also makes it possible to conveniently trim the length of recorded movies in-camera.
Considered by many to be an entry level model for full frame video enthusiasts, the EOS 6D was launched in September 2012. A similar size and weight to the EOS 60D, the EOS 6D was at launch time the world's lightest DSLR to feature a full-frame CMOS sensor, making it ideal for travel, portrait and landscape photographers. The model creates a new entry point into Canon's full-frame line-up, and is perfect for those who want greater control over depth of field, or to maximise the impact of shooting with the EOS system's extensive range of wide-angle EF lenses.
Available from November 2014 on, the EOS 7D Mark II camera offers users the ability to shoot in 1080p Full HD or 720p HD video up to 60p enabling slow-motion capture at full resolution in either ALL-I or IPB codecs with optional embedded time code, exceeding the specifications of other current EOS cameras. Users can also choose between .MOV and .MP4 recording formats for maximum flexibility. The EOS 7D Mark II camera's mini HDMI port can be used to record uncompressed Full HD video to external recorders.
Canon's Stepping Motor (STM) lenses, such as the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens, significantly reduce focus motor noise, letting the EOS 7D Mark II camera's built-in microphone capture clear audio of the scene being shot without picking up unwanted noise from the lens. The EOS 7 D Mark II camera also features a stereo microphone port and outputs stereo audio via the camera's mini-HDMI port. The EOS 7D Mark II Digital SLR camera is equipped with a headphone jack for real-time audio monitoring, as well as a silent control feature that allows users to adjust audio levels during recordings.
Launched in July 2013, the 20.2 MP APS-C sensor EOS 70D allows photographers to create high quality movies with ease. Full HD (1920 x 1080p) resolution video can be captured with a choice of selectable frame rates, including 30, 25 or 24fps, and 60 and 50fps at 720p, and a range of compression options for post-editing and sharing. Thanks to new Dual Pixel CMOS AF, Movie Servo AF mode tracks subjects as they move, or even as shots are recomposed, ensuring they're always in focus. Alternatively, users can select different focus areas over 80 per cent of the frame simply by tapping the touch-screen, even when recording – ensuring that movies stay sharp and clear if a subject moves or the user changes the composition of a shot.
Videographers can also enjoy stereo sound using the internal microphone, or enhance audio with the built-in external microphone input terminal. Full control over settings such as aperture and ISO is also possible within manual mode, giving users greater freedom as their skills develop.
Canon EOS 700D /EOS Rebel T5i
Announced in March 2013, the 18MP APS-C sensor EOS 700D/ Rebel T5i, heir of the EOS 600D/Rebel 3Titradition, offers easy-to-use professional video capture. When users switch to EOS Full HD Movie mode, the EOS Rebel T5i offers the ability to shoot in 1080p Full HD video in a number of recording sizes and frame rates. With Canon's Hybrid CMOS AF System and Movie Servo AF, the camera provides continuous AF for focus tracking of moving subjects by helping to reduce the camera's need to "hunt", resulting in a quick and smooth continuous AF. While shooting with one of Canon's Stepping Motor (STM) lenses, such as the new EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens, the camera will only capture the stereo sound of the scene being recorded. For added flexibility, the EOS Rebel T5i also features a built-in stereo microphone with manual audio level adjustment to enhance sound quality.
Canon EOS 1200D /EOS Rebel T5
Launched in February 2014, the APS-C 18MP sensor EOS Rebel T5 camera is designed for entry-level DSLR photographers looking to expand their creative options and advance their photography skills. The camera's Full HD Movie mode helps make shooting high-quality 1080p movies simple. Capable of shooting in a number of recording sizes and frame rates, the EOS Rebel T5 enables easy manual control of exposure, focus and Live View features, as well as in-camera editing.
Presented in July 2014, the D810 is the full-frame DSLR that cinematographers, camera operators and multimedia photographers using the Nikon brand have been waiting for. It may even lure some others to choose the Nikon D810 as their video camera. The Full Frame 36.3MP sensor offers proven and remarkable image quality and dynamic range to 1080p videos recorded at 60/50/30/25/24p uncompressed to an external device like the Atomos Ninja-2, compressed to an internal CF/SD card or both simultaneously. But there is more: you can move between dark and light scenes without any iris or frame-rate adjustments thanks to ISO Auto Adjust and also smoothly change a shot's depth of field with power iris control.
Launched in September 2014, the D750 is Nikon's first FX-format D-SLR with a tilting Vari-Angle LCD, with robust construction to meet the needs of working in the field. The precision 3.2-inch, 1,229K dot screen tilts to accommodate shooting overhead, at waist level and is ideal for shooting photos or HD video on a tripod. For those serious about using a D-SLR for video, the Nikon D750 delivers the same level of functionality found in the Nikon D810, with the maximum amount of manual control that's essential for production applications.
The D750 features the same level of advanced video functionality as the Nikon D810. The camera can capture video in Full HD 1920x1080 resolution at 60/30/24p and gives videographers and multimedia artists full manual control, including aperture adjustment. Like the D810, the Power Aperture feature provides smooth transitions while adjusting the aperture during recording, and in manual mode, users can control shutter speed and ISO.
The D750's compact size and affordability will make it a welcome addition to any production environment, as will its FX and DX-format crop modes that make it a snap to adjust the focal range without swapping lenses. Implementing another indispensable feature on-set, footage can be recorded to the dual SD memory card slots, or simultaneously output to an external recorder or monitor via HDMI for a variety of applications. Camera operators will also enjoy features such as headphone and microphone jacks, Zebra stripes to spot overexposed areas, as well as the ability to select frequency ranges for the internal stereo microphone. For time lapse, the camera utilizes Exposure Smoothing, a great feature that creates balanced exposure transitions between frames when using the time lapse or intervalometer feature.
Launched in October 2013, the Nikon D610 The D610 offers an effective pixel count of 24.3-million pixels, the superior rendering capability of the Nikon FX format, as well as the mobility of high-speed continuous shooting at approximately 6 fps. Despite its compact size and light weight, it is capable of the rich expression of tones, broad dynamic range, and low noise characteristics with shooting at high sensitivities expected of an FX-format camera. It also offers the beautiful blur characteristics, and superior image quality and rendering performance that challenges that of top end models like the D4, D800, and D800E.
By simply pressing the movie-record button just above and to the left of the shutter-release button in movie live view mode, users can enjoy movie recording that makes the most the camera's approximately 24.3-million effective pixels. In addition, adoption of the H.264/MPEG-4 AVC video compression standard ensures that superior picture quality is maintained while data is compressed to allow for recording of a single movie for up to 29 minutes and 59 seconds.
Announced in October 2013, the Nikon D5300 allows users to easily capture and share amazing images and videos. Though compact and lightweight, the Nikon D5300 packs an enhanced 24.2-megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor, EXPEED 4 image processing and the convenience of built-in Wi-Fi. Users now have the power to take both frame-worthy and share-worthy photos and HD videos with one device no matter where they are.
Create movies fit for the big screen with Full HD 1080p video capture at 60p with built-in stereo, wide ISO range for high quality videos in any light and improved full-time AF to keep the subject in focus.
Launched in January 2014, the Nikon D3300 HD-SLR is for those ready to take their photography to the next level. Complete with a 24.2-megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor and EXPEED 4 image processor, the D3300 is capable of capturing stunning images and Full HD video with ease.
When the story is best told with HD video, Nikon's newest HD-SLR is ready at a moment's notice to help users create glorious Full 1080p HD video with vivid color and sharp details, up to 60p. Capturing gorgeous HD video is easy with the Nikon D3300 with the assistance of Full-time AF (autofocus) to help keep elusive subjects in focus, and a one-touch recording button so not to miss any moment.
Pentax (or Ricoh, which own the brand now) presented their new DSLR, the K-S1 in August 2014. Building on the many technologies benchmarked in the company's popular K-3 advanced DSLR; the K-S1 incorporates a newly designed 20 megapixel image sensor, super-high sensitivity ISO 51200. In addition, this model contains in-body shake reduction, an AA filter simulator, 100% field of view glass pentaprism viewfinder, and 5.4 frames per second shooting at a fast 1/6000 shutter speed. Adding to the user experience is the camera's unique flat field user interface, which integrates a back-lit LED selection dial, four-way navigation, and a bright 3" 921,000 dot LCD that breaks tradition of the knobs and buttons found on traditional DSLR cameras. Full HD 1080p video recording is possible at 30/25/24 fps, and at 60/50fps in HD 720p.
The Pentax K-3, presented in October 2013, is the first DSLR in Ricoh APS-C lineup. The camera boasts a 24 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, incredibly fast 8.3 fps (frames per second) frame rate, innovative selectable anti-aliasing (AA) filter technology and outstanding HD video performance; all while giving demanding photographers dual card slots for quick and easy image recording and seamless wireless remote capture and image transfer capabilities.
The K-3 also features an enhanced video recording experience including the ability to change from still image to video recording with the flip of a dedicated switch to capture full HD movie recording in H.264 format. The K-3 comes equipped with a headphone terminal and stereo mic terminal for external microphone connection. The user can also adjust the audio recording level manually and monitor sound levels during recording. In addition to a variety of creative special-effect modes, the K-3 also provides an upgraded interval movie mode, which captures a series of 4K-resolution movie clips (3840 x 2160 pixels) at a fixed interval.
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Published: Dec. 16, 2021 at 11:19 PM CST
DURHAM, NC (KTIV) - As they prepare for their national championship game against Grandview, One would notice Morningside's roster is filled with experience. Players who have won a lot of games in a Mustang uniform.
You can say the same about the coaching staff. Four assistant coaches used to play for head coach Steve Ryan and the Mustangs.
In order to build a successful football program, you have to establish a winning culture. Morningside has done that under the leadership of head coach Steve Ryan. Some members of the coaching staff have been apart of that winning culture as a player and now as coaches, they get to help maintain the Mustangs winning ways.
"You see the coaches that you had as you played, the time that they spend putting in the hours just to prepare the guys to be out on the field and nothing has changed in terms of that," said assistant coach Taylor James. "It's a huge sense of pride being able to coach at the place that you played at."
Three coaches on the staff have played in national title games with the Mustangs. Darius Hicks played on the 2012 national runner-up team. Having the experience of playing in a title game is helpful when preparing this years team for Saturday's matchup with Grand View.
"We try to tell our guys just go out there and treat it like a regular ball game. Don't add anymore pressure that you already have to do," said Hicks. "You've made these plays, once again going back to preparation, a thousand times in practice. Now just go out there and play ball like you have been doing for the past 13 weeks."
First year assistant coaches Deion Clayborne and Klayton Nordeen played on the 2018 and 2019 Mustang teams that won back to back NAIA national championships. After winning two titles as players, they have a chance to win another one as coaches.
"It would mean everything. I just want to do what I can to help these guys win a national championship," said Clayborne. "We got two and that's great but it's always about the next one and making sure we're doing everything we can to come out on top on Saturday."
"Ultimately, it would be awesome if it would just happen regardless whether I was here or not," said Nordeen. "Just for guys that I played with that are still on the team and what it means to those older guys and even the younger guys so they can kind of see how it all works. But, even if I wasn't here I just want those guys to have success."
Morningside will go for their third championship in four years on Saturday night against Grand View.

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Pavement Licence
The Business and Planning Act 2020 introduced a new, streamlined process for businesses to place temporary furniture such as tables and chairs, counters and stalls, umbrellas and barriers on the highway. This is to enable businesses such as cafes, restaurants, bars and pubs to serve food and drink for consumption outside and help to ensure proper social distancing. This new process will be in place until the 30 September 2023.
In Mid Devon, businesses would have previously applied to Devon County Council for a street café licence. However, under this new process, businesses can now apply to us for a pavement licence.
How can I make an application for a pavement licence?
Our Application for the Grant of a Pavement Licence form contains important information about the application process which you should read carefully before completing and submitting the form.
To apply online, please download and complete:
Application for the Grant of a Pavement Licence(PDF)
Application for the Grant of a Pavement Licence(DOCX)
Application for the Grant of a Pavement Licence(ODT)
These files may not be suitable for users of assistive technology.
If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a version of this document in a more accessible format or to request the form in the post, please email customerservices@middevon.gov.uk or contact us on 01884 255255.
Once you've completed the form, you should email it to licensing@middevon.gov.uk, along with any relevant paperwork that is required. We'll then ring you to take payment of the application fee, which is £100.00.
As part of the application process, you must place a notice on the relevant premises so it's visible and legible to the public, and this must be done on the day that the application has been submitted.
Notice of application for a pavement licence(PDF)
Notice of application for a pavement licence(DOCX)
Notice of application for a pavement licence(ODT)
In addition to this, please comply with our standard conditions. These apply to all pavement licences (including those that are deemed to have been granted), along with the required 'national' conditions, which at the time of writing, are a no-obstruction condition and a smoke-free seating condition. We may also apply additional conditions which are considered necessary on a case-by-case basis.
Once an application has been correctly submitted we will, as required, consult with Devon County Council (Highways). In addition to this, we'll also consult with the Police and our own Environmental Health and Health and Safety teams, and any other body that we believe to be necessary.
The entire licensing process should take two weeks - there's a seven day period for representations to be made and following this, there's a further seven day period in which we need to make a decision. It should be noted that both seven day periods don't include:
Christmas Day;
Good Friday, or;
a day which is a bank holiday.
We've also produced some guidance on pavement licences.
Where can I view the current applications you've received?
There are currently no Pavement Applications to view
Type of Application
View the Notice/Application
Final Date of representation
How can I make a representation?
If you're considering making a representation, you should first be aware that if granted, the licence would be subject to standard conditions, (which are available to view above).
If you wish to make a representation, it must be submitted in writing to licensing@middevon.gov.uk. It must be submitted during the consultation period (and no later than the final date for representations).
Representations should contain the following information (as a minimum):
The name, address and contact details of the person / body making a representation
Reasons for the representation
Any accompanying information / evidence which supports the representation
Any suggested amendments to the application (i.e. times / conditions ) that may alleviate concerns about the application
Anonymous representations will not be accepted.
Where can I see what pavement licences you've issued?
A list of issued licences can be found below. Please be aware that although this information will be updated as frequently as possible, it is not a 'live' document.
Swan Inn (Station Road, Bampton, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 9NG) – Commences: 1st October 2021 / Expires: 30th September 2022
How can I make a complaint about a premises with a pavement licence?
If a premises with a pavement licence is causing an issue (i.e. creating a public health or safety risk, causing an obstruction, creating a nuisance or anti-social behaviour), please send the details to licensing@middevon.gov.uk.
Please provide your name, address and contact details so our Licensing Team can make contact with you if required.
How much does a pavement licence cost?
The fee is £100 for everyone, no matter how big or small your premises is.
Where can I have a pavement licence?
Licences can only be granted in respect of highways listed in section 115A(1) of the Highways Act 1980. Generally, these are footpaths restricted to pedestrians or are roads and places to which vehicle access is restricted or prohibited.
Highways maintained by Network Rail or over the Crown land are exempt (so a licence cannot be granted). There's no definition of 'adjacent' in the legislation and therefore, the Council define this to be very near, next to or adjoining (although each case will be assessed on its own merits).
I have no space outside my premises but my neighbour has agreed that I can place furniture outside their premises. Is this allowed?
if the area where you wish to gain a licence is not immediately adjoining your premises, please contact us before making your application.
Applications where this applies may be approved providing there are no concerns relating to health and safety, public amenity or accessibility, and that an applicant has full responsibility for the furniture. You'll be expected to provide written confirmation of permission from your neighbour in these instances.
There isn't enough space outside our premises but there's space across the road – would this be approved?
If the area where you wish to gain a licence is not immediately adjoining your premises, please contact us before making your application. Applications where this applies may be approved providing there's no concerns relating to health and safety, public amenity or accessibility, and that an applicant has full responsibility for the furniture.
Our Health and Safety team will be particularly interested in the measures you plan to implement to mitigate the risk to the public from crossing the road from your establishment to any tables and furniture (particularly for licensed premises selling alcohol), and therefore you should provide us with a copy of your documented risk assessment at the time of making your application.
No. Once a licence is granted, or deemed to be granted, the applicant will also benefit from deemed planning permission to use the land for anything done pursuant to the licence while the licence is valid.
How does this interact with other regulatory processes, such as alcohol licensing and street trading?
It's important to note that the granting of a pavement licence only permits the placing of furniture on the highway. Other regulatory frameworks still apply, such as the need for alcohol licenses and the need to comply with registration requirements for food businesses.
If the applicant has a Premises Licence for on-sales under the Licensing Act 2003, the Business and Planning Act 2020 also brought in measures to allow for a temporary period of off-sales up until 30 September 2021. A variation will not be required, and if there are conditions on a licence pertaining to off-sales, these are removed. We suggest that applicants refer to the Government's guidance for more detail surrounding these changes.
Anything which is authorised to be done under the terms of a pavement licence is deemed also to be authorised under the street trading regime.
What options are available to the council in determining my application?
We may:
Grant the licence in respect of any or all of the purposes specified in the application
Grant the licence for some or all of the part of the highway specified in the application, and impose conditions
Refuse the application
How can all parties consider the needs of disabled people to ensure the no-obstruction conditions are met?
The no-obstruction condition is a condition whereby the licence must not have the effects set out in section 3(6) of the Business and Planning Act 2020. When determining whether furniture constitutes an unacceptable obstruction in light of the no-obstruction condition, the provisions require that local authorities consider the needs of disabled people. In order to do this, the council will consider the following matters when setting conditions, determining applications (in the absence of local conditions), and when considering whether enforcement action is required:
Section 3.1 of Inclusive Mobility sets out a range of recommended widths which would be required, depending on the needs of particular pavement users, but is clear that in most circumstances 1,500mm clear space should be regarded as the minimum acceptable distance between the obstacle and the edge of the footway;
any need for a barrier to separate furniture from the rest of the footway so that the visually impaired can navigate around the furniture, such as colour contrast and a tap rail for long cane users. In some cases, it may be appropriate to use one or more rigid, removable objects to demarcate the area to which the licence applies, for example wooden tubs of flowers. However, this will need to be balanced to ensure any barriers do not inhibit other street users, such as the mobility impaired, as such barriers may create a further obstacle in the highway;
any conflict of street furniture with the principal lines of pedestrian movement particularly for disabled people, older people and those with mobility needs. The positioning of furniture should not discourage pedestrians from using the footway. The available route must be entirely clear and not pass through an area with tables and chairs;
so that where possible furniture is non-reflective and of reasonable substance such that it cannot easily be pushed or blown over by the wind, and thereby cause obstruction – for example, the local authority could refuse the use of plastic patio furniture, unless measures have been taken to ensure it is kept in place.
Section 149 of the Equality Act 2010 places duties on local authorities, to have due regard to:
the need to eliminate unlawful discrimination;
advance equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and those who don't, and;
foster or encourage good relations between people who share a protected characteristic and those who don't.
What is reasonable provision for seating where smoking is not permitted?
The national smoke-free seating condition seeks to ensure customers have greater choice, so that both smokers and non-smokers are able to sit outside, in order to protect public health by reducing risks of COVID-19 transmission.
It's important that businesses can cater to their customers' preferences. The Business and Planning Act 2020 imposes a smoke-free seating condition in relation to licences where seating used for the purpose of consuming food or drink has been, (or is to be) placed on the relevant highway. The condition requires a licence-holder to make reasonable provision for seating where smoking is not permitted. This means that where businesses provide for smokers, customers will also have the option of sitting in a non-smoking area. Ways of meeting this condition could include:
Clear 'smoking' and 'non-smoking' areas, with 'no smoking' signage displayed in designated 'smoke-free' zones in accordance with Smoke-free (Signs) Regulations 2012
No ash trays or similar receptacles to be provided or permitted to be left on furniture where smoke-free seating is identified
Licence holders should provide a minimum 2m distance between non-smoking and smoking areas, wherever possible
Further, businesses must continue to have regard to smoke-free legislation under The Health Act 2006, and the subsequent Smoke-free (Premises and Enforcement) Regulations 2006.
Legislation.gov.uk - Business and Planning Act 2020
Legislation.gov.uk - Highways Act 1980
Legislation.gov.uk - Licensing Act 2003
GOV.UK - Alcohol licensing: guidance on new temporary off-sales permissions
Legislation.go.uk - Equality Act 2010
Legislation.go.uk - The Smoke-free (Signs) Regulations 2012
Legislation.go.uk - The Health Act 2006
Legislation.go.uk - Smoke-free (Premises and Enforcement) Regulations 2006
Application for the Grant of a Pavement Licence
Notice of Application for a Pavement Licence
Pavement Licence Conditions.pdf
Pavement Licence Guidance.pdf


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Acromyrmex rugosus é uma espécie de formiga-cortadeira, uma formiga do Novo Mundo pertencente ao gênero Acromyrmex, na subfamília Myrmicinae. Esta é uma das espécies de formigas da tribo Attini que é conhecida por cultivar fungos em suas colônias.

Subespécies
 Acromyrmex rugosus rochai (Forel, 1904)
 Acromyrmex rugosus santschii (Forel, 1911)

Referências

Acromyrmex
Himenópteros descritos em 1904

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2020 global tourism expected to drop 57% amid tighter border controls
Global international travel demand is expected to drop 57 percent in 2020, dented by tighter border controls and quarantine measures imposed in an effort to stem the coronavirus outbreak, according to a British research firm.
Demand for overseas tourism will not return to the level in 2019 until 2024, reflecting the economic effects of the pandemic and lingering negative sentiment toward international travel, including the impact on both leisure and business travel, Oxford Economics Ltd. said in a recent report.
Many countries are beginning to reopen their borders. "However, there is immense difficulty in striking the correct balance between ensuring the virus remains under control while reviving tourism," the research firm said.
Domestic travel demand is forecast to recover more quickly than that for international travel, returning to the level in 2019 by 2022, according to the report.
The 57 percent fall, equivalent to 847 million fewer arrivals, is projected as all regions are likely to see a decline, with trips to North American destinations expected to post the steepest drop of 70 percent.
Asia-Pacific will be the second worst affected region with a 57 percent decline. Northeast Asian destinations are forecast to log the biggest fall in the area of 61 percent.
In Japan, inbound visitors plunged 99.9 percent from a year earlier for the fourth straight month in July, with the entry of foreign nationals from more than 140 countries and regions remaining banned.
Cross-border travel is likely to sag 56 percent in Europe despite recent moves to reopen borders and jump-start travel activity, the British research firm said.
Major city destinations are more affected than rural areas, the report said. Bangkok is forecast to post the sharpest drop by number of visitors at 14.5 million people, equivalent to nearly two-thirds of the loss in visitor arrivals across Thailand.
The 10 cities with biggest percentage falls are expected to all be in the United States, including New York, which is likely to see a 79 percent plunge.
By adminSeptember 14, 2020News
Indonesia scraps rapid test as travel requirement in favor of thermal scanning
Saudi to ease international flight restrictions Tuesday


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16-Year-Old Allegedly Shoots Two Other Teens, One Accidentally
Written By smokey fontaine
From the NY Times:
There were five young men in all, waiting on a street corner in the Bronx on Monday — two on bicycles, two with guns, and all with a specific target in mind: a 19-year-old rival who was inside a bodega.
As the target emerged, police officials said, a street version of "hot potato" unfolded: a .40-caliber pistol went from one set of hands to another, settling with the youngest among them: Carvett Gentles.
Mr. Gentles was 16, and unlike the others did not have any prior arrests.
"We believe that they attempted to get the weapon to the shooter," said Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly, "because he had no criminal record. They were acting in concert."
About a block away, Vada Vasquez, 15, and a friend were well along on their trip from Bronx Latin School to their homes.
About 3:45 p.m., the police said, Mr. Gentles stepped forward and fired at least six shots. One struck the 19-year-old intended target, Tyrone Creighton, ripping through his upper left shoulder, penetrating his lung. Another bullet hit Ms. Vasquez in the back of her head, above her left ear.
Bronx Teen Shot During Lunch Break
Pregnant Teen Shot To Death At Bus Stop, Baby Dies Days Later
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Very decorative antique sea chart of West Africa by Willem Blaeu. Showing the Gulf of Guinea with the coasts of Ghana, Togo, Benin, Nigeria, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea to Gabon. With elephants, lions and monkeys. Decorated with a beautiful title cartouche, sailing ships and two compass roses.
Published for the first time in Theatrum Orbis Terrarum in 1634. This example is from the Dutch edition of 1642/43. The map remained unchanged for the different editions, only the text on verso has changed.
Upper margin somewhat creased. Small tear in the upper centrefold backed in margin. Very good condition.


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Around the globe with world language teachers
Luke Rothmann, Features Writer|October 18, 2022
Photo courtesy of Mr. Colchao
Spanish teacher Mr. Jason Colchao poses by the Andes Mountains of Machu Picchu, Peru.
Three of RM's world language teachers came to us from their home countries, ranging from beautiful islands to dazzling architectural cities.
Spanish teacher Ms. Nilma Maria Martin Antonetti described her experiences growing up in Puerto Rico.
"My favorite memory was [the fact that] we didn't have cell phones. We had to go and get together with our friends if we wanted to talk to them," she said.
Life in the teachers' home countries can be very different from life in America.
"The thing that is different from the United States is that we walked everywhere," Spanish teacher Ms. Carmen Gonzalez-Pescador said, who is from Spain. "I remember having a lot of freedom."
Some of RM's world language teachers came to the U.S. due to a variety of reasons.
"I wanted to spend a whole year, not only the summer. I wanted to experience all the seasons and holidays," Ms. Gonzalez said.
The teachers had a wide range of experiences as they transitioned between their home country and the US.
"The biggest struggle is learning English because it is a very difficult language to learn," Ms. Antonetti said. "You have like twenty-something vowels. We only have five. Even today, I have a hard time pronouncing some things."
Ms. Antonetti came as an exchange student. She lived in New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco before finally settling in Maryland.
French teacher Mr. Gerald Giblin beams outside of his beautiful hometown of Nice, France. (Photo courtesy of Mr. Giblin)
Other teachers experienced less of a language barrier.
"[The US] has a different society, but I spoke English already. So I didn't have to struggle," Mr. Gerard Giblin said, who is from Nice, France.
The teachers described the aspects they prefer about the U.S. that cannot be found in their home nations. Ms. Antonetti mentioned how in Puerto Rico, the space was limited because Puerto Rico is smaller than the size of Maryland alone.
Ms. Gonzalez has also found activities she prefers in the United States than in Spain.
"Shopping here is amazing, because you have sales all the time. Also, people in general are nice and welcoming, especially in this area," Ms. Gonzalez said.
Although these teachers have found many elements they enjoy about the US, the teachers miss features that are unique to their country. Mr. Giblin and Ms. Gonzalez both described missing the food in their home country, while Ms. Antonetti misses the weather.
Unlike Ms. Gonzalez, Ms. Antonetti prefers shopping in Puerto Rico over in America.
"I love going shopping there because it takes you… hours. You have to stop and talk to people, everybody knows you," she said.
Ms. Gonzalez mentioned that she still struggles with navigation in the US, and often has to ask others for help.
"There is always something that reminds you that you are not from here… So it is home, but it's not your country." Ms. Gonzalez said.
Learning English as a second language had a substantial impact on the teachers. "[English] made me realize how important is to know more than one language," Ms. Antonetti said. "Unfortunately, because the United States is so large, we don't have the need to know more than one language. But if you travel in Europe, you realize that almost everybody else speaks more than one language."
As children, most of these world language teachers did not envision teaching their native language as a profession.
"I learned a lot about my own language by doing this because originally when I went to college, my degree was to teach English," Ms. Gonzalez said.
Mr. Jason Colchao, who grew up in a Peruvian household in the US, studied French in college.
"I ran into my high school Spanish teacher one day and she was like, 'Why are you studying French? You speak Spanish, you should just speak Spanish,'" Mr. Colchao said. "At that moment, I… realized how bad my Spanish was. So I decided to study Spanish."
Spanish teacher Ms. Gonzalez smiles for a selfie beside the palm trees of Spain. (Photo courtesy of Ms. Gonzalez)
Mr. Giblin has degrees in both anthropology and political science, so he always expected to teach social studies.
"Somebody told me to come and teach social studies around here because there was good pay, but when I got here, they were more interested in me teaching French than teaching social studies," Mr. Giblin said.
The teachers have found teaching their native languages to be very rewarding.
"It was very nice to teach Spanish as a second language because I felt like I was the ambassador of my culture," Ms. Antonetti said. "I love it. It makes me young."
Ms. Gonzalez spoke about the benefits of learning a language to students.
"Knowing a second language is an amazing thing. It not only opens your brain to something that is different to your language, but it gives you the opportunity to travel and to communicate with people," Ms. Gonzalez said. "It opens so many doors."
Mr. Colchao
Mr. Giblin
Ms. Antonetti
Ms. Gonzalez


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From Baroque to Jazz
Featuring members of the Charleston Symphony Brass and pianist Chee-Hang See.
Wed, Nov 6, 2019 at 7:30pm
at Midtown Theater
Wheelchair Accessible Seating
All Seats General Admission
Drinks and Small Plates Available for Purchase
This lively concert will feature members of the Charleston Symphony Brass: Antonio Marti, Chris Lindgren, Tom Joyce, Brandon Nichols, and Kyle Lane, with Chee-Hang See on piano playing baroque and jazz selections.
All 6 musicians are amazing performers and dedicated educators in the Charleston area, teaching at institutions such as the College of Charleston, Charleston County School of the Arts, and Wando High School. This concert will include Antiphonal Music of Giovanni Gabrieli, American Jazz arrangements of Zachary Smith, prominent American composer Eric Ewazen's Grand Valley Fanfare, Astor Piazzolla's Oblivion, and more. Take a journey through centuries of music while enjoying wines of different regions and dessert in the cabaret-styled theater!
About Midweek at Midtown:
Midtown Productions is partnering with internationally renowned pianist & music director Chee-Hang See on our Midweek at Midtown music series! By pairing our award-winning production team with world-class musicians, we're bringing an exquisite, professional, and truly unique concert series back to Charleston for a 2nd Season. Revitalize your Wednesdays with wonderful music at Midtown!
Midweek at Midtown's Second Season includes:
Strings by Candlelight — Wednesday, September 11 at 7:30 p.m.
From Baroque to Jazz — Wednesday, November 6 at 7:30 p.m.
A Night at the Opera — Wednesday, February 12 at 7:30 p.m.
Angelic Harp, Ethereal Flute — Wednesday, April 1 at 7:30 p.m.
A Celebration of Beethoven — Wednesday, May 13 at 7:30 p.m.
This event is part of Midweek at Midtown.
Midtown Theater
2816 Azalea Dr
September 11 - May 13
Midweek at Midtown
February 12 - May 13
Wed, Feb 12 at 7:30pm
Wed, Apr 1, 2020 at 7:30pm
Angelic Harp, Ethereal Flute
Wed, May 13 at 7:30pm
A Celebration of Beethoven


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Ladário () is a municipality located in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso do Sul.  The municipality of Ladário is surrounded by the municipality of Corumbá in all directions. Together, Corumbá and Ladário total 123,320 inhabitants.

A town with natural resources such as iron, manganese, limestone, sand and clay, Ladário is located in the western region of the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, in the heart of the Pantanal.

References

Municipalities in Mato Grosso do Sul


text:
package main

import "fmt"
import "gopkg.in/go-playground/validator.v9"

// User contains user information
type User struct {
	// FirstName      string     `validate:"required"`
	// LastName       string     `validate:"required"`
	Age uint8 `validate:"required,gte=0"`
	// Email          string     `validate:"required,email"`
	// FavouriteColor string     `validate:"iscolor"`                // alias for 'hexcolor|rgb|rgba|hsl|hsla'
	// Addresses      []*Address `validate:"required,dive,required"` // a person can have a home and cottage...
}

// Address houses a users address information
type Address struct {
	Street string `validate:"required"`
	City   string `validate:"required"`
	Planet string `validate:"required"`
	Phone  string `validate:"required"`
}

// use a single instance of Validate, it caches struct info
var validate *validator.Validate

func main() {

	validate = validator.New()

	validateStruct()
	validateVariable()
}

func validateStruct() {

	// address := &Address{
	// 	Street: "Eavesdown Docks",
	// 	Planet: "Persphone",
	// 	Phone:  "none",
	// }

	user := &User{
	// FirstName:      "Badger",
	// LastName:       "Smith",
	// Age: 135,
	// Email:          "Badger.Smith@gmail.com",
	// FavouriteColor: "#000-",
	// Addresses:      []*Address{address},
	}

	// returns nil or ValidationErrors ( map[string]*FieldError )
	err := validate.Struct(user)
	fmt.Println(err)
	// if err != nil {

	// 	// this check is only needed when your code could produce
	// 	// an invalid value for validation such as interface with nil
	// 	// value most including myself do not usually have code like this.
	// 	if _, ok := err.(*validator.InvalidValidationError); ok {
	// 		fmt.Println(err)
	// 		return
	// 	}

	// 	for _, err := range err.(validator.ValidationErrors) {

	// 		fmt.Println(err.Namespace())
	// 		fmt.Println(err.Field())
	// 		fmt.Println(err.StructNamespace()) // can differ when a custom TagNameFunc is registered or
	// 		fmt.Println(err.StructField())     // by passing alt name to ReportError like below
	// 		fmt.Println(err.Tag())
	// 		fmt.Println(err.ActualTag())
	// 		fmt.Println(err.Kind())
	// 		fmt.Println(err.Type())
	// 		fmt.Println(err.Value())
	// 		fmt.Println(err.Param())
	// 		fmt.Println()
	// 	}

	// 	// from here you can create your own error messages in whatever language you wish
	// 	return
	// }

	// save user to database
}

func validateVariable() {

	myEmail := "joeybloggs.gmail.com"

	errs := validate.Var(myEmail, "required,email")

	if errs != nil {
		fmt.Println(errs) // output: Key: "" Error:Field validation for "" failed on the "email" tag
		return
	}

	// email ok, move on
}

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Hef's plane was always a love plane.
Now airlines want to see if a Love Boat with wings might fly with consumers.
Air New Zealand says it will offer what it boldly calls the world's first Matchmaking Flight. The Boeing 777 will depart Los Angeles on Oct. 13, arriving 13 hours, 10 minutes later in Auckland, N.Z. Roundtrip ticket prices start at $780, the airline says.


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require 'stringio'
require 'zlib'

require 'ascii85'

module PDF
  ################################################################################
  # The Reader class serves as an entry point for parsing a PDF file.
  #
  # PDF is a page based file format. There is some data associated with the
  # document (metadata, bookmarks, etc) but all visible content is stored
  # under a Page object.
  #
  # In most use cases for extracting and examining the contents of a PDF it
  # makes sense to traverse the information using page based iteration.
  #
  # In addition to the documentation here, check out the
  # PDF::Reader::Page class.
  #
  # == File Metadata
  #
  #   reader = PDF::Reader.new("somefile.pdf")
  #
  #   puts reader.pdf_version
  #   puts reader.info
  #   puts reader.metadata
  #   puts reader.page_count
  #
  # == Iterating over page content
  #
  #   reader = PDF::Reader.new("somefile.pdf")
  #
  #   reader.pages.each do |page|
  #     puts page.fonts
  #     puts page.images
  #     puts page.text
  #   end
  #
  # == Extracting all text
  #
  #   reader = PDF::Reader.new("somefile.pdf")
  #
  #   reader.pages.map(&:text)
  #
  # == Extracting content from a single page
  #
  #   reader = PDF::Reader.new("somefile.pdf")
  #
  #   page = reader.page(1)
  #   puts page.fonts
  #   puts page.images
  #   puts page.text
  #
  # == Low level callbacks (ala current version of PDF::Reader)
  #
  #   reader = PDF::Reader.new("somefile.pdf")
  #
  #   page = reader.page(1)
  #   page.walk(receiver)
  #
  class Reader

    # lowlevel hash-like access to all objects in the underlying PDF
    attr_reader :objects

    # creates a new document reader for the provided PDF.
    #
    # input can be an IO-ish object (StringIO, File, etc) containing a PDF
    # or a filename
    #
    #   reader = PDF::Reader.new("somefile.pdf")
    #
    #   File.open("somefile.pdf","rb") do |file|
    #     reader = PDF::Reader.new(file)
    #   end
    #
    def initialize(input = nil)
      if input # support the deprecated Reader API
        @objects = PDF::Reader::ObjectHash.new(input)
      end
    end

    def info
      @objects.deref(@objects.trailer[:Info])
    end

    def metadata
      stream = @objects.deref(root[:Metadata])
      stream ? stream.unfiltered_data : nil
    end

    def page_count
      pages = @objects.deref(root[:Pages])
      @page_count ||= pages[:Count]
    end

    def pdf_version
      @objects.pdf_version
    end

    # syntactic sugar for opening a PDF file. Accepts the same arguments
    # as new().
    #
    #   PDF::Reader.open("somefile.pdf") do |reader|
    #     puts reader.pdf_version
    #   end
    #
    def self.open(input, &block)
      yield PDF::Reader.new(input)
    end

    # DEPRECATED: this method was deprecated in version 0.11.0 and will
    #             eventually be removed
    #
    #
    # Parse the file with the given name, sending events to the given receiver.
    #
    def self.file(name, receivers, opts = {})
      File.open(name,"rb") do |f|
        new.parse(f, receivers, opts)
      end
    end

    # DEPRECATED: this method was deprecated in version 0.11.0 and will
    #             eventually be removed
    #
    # Parse the given string, sending events to the given receiver.
    #
    def self.string(str, receivers, opts = {})
      StringIO.open(str) do |s|
        new.parse(s, receivers, opts)
      end
    end

    # DEPRECATED: this method was deprecated in version 0.11.0 and will
    #             eventually be removed
    #
    # Parse the file with the given name, returning an unmarshalled ruby version of
    # represents the requested pdf object
    #
    def self.object_file(name, id, gen = 0)
      File.open(name,"rb") { |f|
        new.object(f, id.to_i, gen.to_i)
      }
    end

    # DEPRECATED: this method was deprecated in version 0.11.0 and will
    #             eventually be removed
    #
    # Parse the given string, returning an unmarshalled ruby version of represents
    # the requested pdf object
    #
    def self.object_string(str, id, gen = 0)
      StringIO.open(str) { |s|
        new.object(s, id.to_i, gen.to_i)
      }
    end

    # returns an array of PDF::Reader::Page objects, one for each
    # page in the source PDF.
    #
    #   reader = PDF::Reader.new("somefile.pdf")
    #
    #   reader.pages.each do |page|
    #     puts page.fonts
    #     puts page.images
    #     puts page.text
    #   end
    #
    # See the docs for PDF::Reader::Page to read more about the
    # methods available on each page
    #
    def pages
      (1..self.page_count).map { |num|
        PDF::Reader::Page.new(@objects, num)
      }
    end

    # returns a single PDF::Reader::Page for the specified page.
    # Use this instead of pages method when you need to access just a single
    # page
    #
    #   reader = PDF::Reader.new("somefile.pdf")
    #   page   = reader.page(10)
    #
    #   puts page.text
    #
    # See the docs for PDF::Reader::Page to read more about the
    # methods available on each page
    #
    def page(num)
      num = num.to_i
      raise ArgumentError, "valid pages are 1 .. #{self.page_count}" if num < 1 || num > self.page_count
      PDF::Reader::Page.new(@objects, num)
    end

    # DEPRECATED: this method was deprecated in version 0.11.0 and will
    #             eventually be removed
    #
    # Given an IO object that contains PDF data, parse it.
    #
    def parse(io, receivers, opts = {})
      ohash    = ObjectHash.new(io)

      if ohash.trailer[:Encrypt]
        raise ::PDF::Reader::UnsupportedFeatureError, 'PDF::Reader cannot read encrypted PDF files'
      end

      options = {:pages => true, :raw_text => false, :metadata => true}
      options.merge!(opts)

      strategies.each do |s|
        s.new(ohash, receivers, options).process
      end

      self
    end

    # DEPRECATED: this method was deprecated in version 0.11.0 and will
    #             eventually be removed
    #
    # Given an IO object that contains PDF data, return the contents of a single object
    #
    def object (io, id, gen)
      @objects = ObjectHash.new(io)

      @objects.deref(Reference.new(id, gen))
    end

    private

    def strategies
      @strategies ||= [
        ::PDF::Reader::MetadataStrategy,
        ::PDF::Reader::PagesStrategy
      ]
    end

    def root
      @root ||= @objects.deref(@objects.trailer[:Root])
    end

  end
end
################################################################################

require 'pdf/reader/abstract_strategy'
require 'pdf/reader/buffer'
require 'pdf/reader/cmap'
require 'pdf/reader/encoding'
require 'pdf/reader/error'
require 'pdf/reader/filter'
require 'pdf/reader/font'
require 'pdf/reader/form_xobject'
require 'pdf/reader/glyph_hash'
require 'pdf/reader/lzw'
require 'pdf/reader/metadata_strategy'
require 'pdf/reader/object_cache'
require 'pdf/reader/object_hash'
require 'pdf/reader/object_stream'
require 'pdf/reader/pages_strategy'
require 'pdf/reader/parser'
require 'pdf/reader/print_receiver'
require 'pdf/reader/reference'
require 'pdf/reader/register_receiver'
require 'pdf/reader/stream'
require 'pdf/reader/text_receiver'
require 'pdf/reader/page_text_receiver'
require 'pdf/reader/token'
require 'pdf/reader/xref'
require 'pdf/reader/page'
require 'pdf/hash'


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Meet State Rep. Julie Stokes
https://media.blubrry.com/discover_lafayette/content.blubrry.com/discover_lafayette/Julie_Stokes.mp3
Rep. Julie Stokes, Republican State Legislator from Kenner and candidate for Louisiana Secretary of State, is a force to be reckoned with. On a recent visit to Lafayette where she was speaking to the annual convention of the Louisiana Clerks of Court Association, we had a chance to catch up and talk about the 2018 race for Secretary of State.
A Certified Public Accountant, Julie was the first in her family to graduate from college having attended UNO on a scholarship. Elected in 2013 to represent District 79 in the Louisiana House of Representatives, she jumped right in and assumed various leadership positions at the state and national level.
She serves on the executive committee of the National Conference of State Legislators and is on a first-name basis with analysts at the Tax Foundation, the nation's leading independent tax policy research center. She chairs the Sales Tax Streamlining & Modernization Commission, which seeks to reform Louisiana's sales tax system.
She was recognized nationally as one of a handful of state "Tax Legislators of the Year" by State Tax Notes for her work on sales tax reform.
Stokes is the vice chair of the Legislative Audit Advisory Committee and serves on the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget. She also serves on the House Executive Committee, Ways & Means, Health & Welfare, and Joint Legislative Committee on Capital Outlay. She has been recognized one of the most knowledgeable Louisiana legislators in the field of Louisiana's fiscal environment.
Julie withdrew her candidacy from the 2017 State treasurer's race, where she was thought to be the frontrunner after she was diagnosed with breast cancer. In January 2018, after aggressive treatments, Julie was able to announce that she was cancer free. She has moved forward, continues to serve in our State Legislature, and is an active, healthy and viable candidate for the open Secretary of State position.
During the interview, I asked if Julie had advice for women candidates for elected office. She stated, "Fight for what you believe in and fight for yourself, because honestly, if you have deeply held beliefs and conviction about something and you want to change the world, then you've got to advocate for yourself. Because the only way to get into a position where you can change the world is to do that." She further stated, 'If you want to change the world as an elected official, you have to raise money, which is super awkward when you're told your whole childhood by your mom to never show up at anybody's house unannounced and never ask anybody for money every day. And that's exactly the name of the game! But you know it is very important."
Julie Stokes loves Louisiana. As we talked about how Louisiana should be first on the list for quality of life, business, etc., she stated, "We have too many assets. We have too many resources and we're abundant in culture and music, and rivers and ports. We're the gateway to the Americas. We've got so much going on." How true, and let's own that assessment as we move forward and move Louisiana forward!
www.votejuliestokes.com is the site to visit for more information on Rep. Julie Stokes' run for Secretary of State.
State Rep. Julie Stokes was honored in 2017 by UNO as the Homer L. Hitt Distinguished Alumna


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Can NATO handle a renewed need to deter Russia?: Stéfanie von Hlatky in the Hill Times
Stéfanie von Hlatky, writing in the Hill Times, argues NATO will need to adapt to counter a renewed threat from Russian expansionism. Deterrence, after laying dormant in the years following the end of the Cold War, is returning in a big way.
By Stéfanie von Hlatky, Feb. 22, 2017
In 2002, during the NATO-Russia Council's Rome Summit, President Vladimir Putin seemed committed to peace and cooperation. In his speech, he highlighted "wide-ranging possibilities for building a single security region – from Vancouver to Vladivostok."
Fifteen years later, the NATO-Russia Council's pulse is weak, and the rift between NATO and Russia deep, most notably over Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014 and intervention into Ukraine. Moscow is also showing increasing unease, as NATO forces will be posted in the Baltics and Poland later in 2017.
From Ukraine to the imminent NATO deployment, a range of difficult issues now consumes NATO-Russia Council meetings. Although NATO never completely abandoned deterrence, the 2014 Wales Summit marked a decisive shift – a commitment to show greater resolve in the face of Russia's bellicose moves.
The political rhetoric of the last two years demonstrates the incompatibility of Russia's and NATO's strategic goals.
From the Russian perspective, these moves are justified. For Moscow, the biggest grievance is related to NATO enlargement. The fact that NATO proceeded with Partnership for Peace agreements with both Georgia and Ukraine was not well received, even as the Alliance now makes room for a 29th ally, Montenegro.
Russia has also hurled more colourful accusations at NATO, like provoking protests in Ukraine or plans to build a base in Georgia. At NATO Headquarters, these accusations fostered a public diplomacy effort, resulting in Setting the Record Straight that provides detailed responses to all of Russia's accusations.
The political rhetoric of the last two years demonstrates the incompatibility of Russia's and NATO's strategic goals. Beyond the tense conversations, NATO has also shown its disapproval by strengthening collective defence and enhancing deterrence.
Collective defence is at the heart of NATO's raison d'être. In the 1990-2000s, crisis management and cooperative security rose to prominence, with the move to build partnerships outside of the Euro-Atlantic and the long, out-of-area operation in Afghanistan. Deterrence remained in the lexicon of successive Strategic Concepts and NATO summit communiqués, but it was largely sidelined.
Today, however, NATO's member states once again agree on bolstering their collective capabilities. At the very least, the heightened Russian threat has increased alliance cohesion and strengthened the political commitment needed for a credible deterrence. The material architecture of NATO deterrence – based on conventional capabilities, nuclear weapons, and ballistic missile defence (BMD) – has also been bolstered over the past two years.
First, NATO's nuclear weapons policy was last updated in 2012 with the Deterrence and Defence Posture Review, when key NATO allies were openly calling for the withdrawal of 150-200 US tactical nukes from Europe. Today, the nuclear status quo is firmly entrenched and the debate over whether these weapons should stay or go is over.
Indeed, the emphasis now seems to be on strengthening the Alliance's nuclear capabilities, whether in the form of nuclear sharing arrangements between nuclear and non-nuclear members (for example, nuclear planning in NATO's Nuclear Planning Group) or extended deterrence provided by the US, UK, or France's nuclear arsenals. As such, the 2012 Deterrence and Defence Posture Review needs to be rewritten.
Second, NATO's conventional capabilities have received a significant boost. This includes new assurance measures for allies in Central and Eastern Europe, the establishment of a Very High Readiness Joint Task Force to increase NATO responsiveness on the Eastern flank, and the deployment of four combat-ready, multinational battalions in Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia.
It is difficult to envision meaningful cooperation being restored any time soon. Yet there is another unpredictable variable here, and that is President Donald Trump.
Third, to support the Alliance's deterrence objectives, NATO has proceeded apace with BMD, achieving Initial Operational Capability – with no prospects of including Russia now or in the future. While BMD continues to be justified as protection for NATO's Southern flank, Moscow is not buying it.
NATO-Russia relations have certainly changed significantly during the last 15 years. It is difficult to envision meaningful cooperation being restored any time soon. Yet there is another unpredictable variable here, and that is President Donald Trump.
Before and after the election, Trump has called NATO "obsolete" and a waste of money. His tone softened during his first conversation with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg but allies continue to be on edge.
The silver lining is that Trump could be successful in easing tensions with Russia, in which case cooperation may return – but at what cost?
Stéfanie von Hlatky is an Assistant Professor of Political Studies at Queen's University and Director of the Centre for International and Defence Policy.
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THE residents of Cape Town breathed a sigh of relief when the heavens finally opened earlier this month.
It may only have been a few millimetres but it delayed, maybe briefly, the very real chance that one of Africa's largest and most advanced metropolises could have quite literally run out of water.
Thousands of kilometres east, residents of several Australian cities are looking nervously at their African neighbours over the seas.
Many of the same issues that affect Cape Town also plague Perth as well as Adelaide and host of other built-up areas.
These isolated green oases on the fringe of the world's driest continent are struggling to keep themselves supplied with fresh water, Dr Ian Wright, an environmental scientist at Western Sydney University who used to work in the water industry, told news.com.au.
When it came to futureproofing weather supplies, "no one gives a s**t" when rainfall was plentiful, he said, which left our cities dangerously unprepared.
"The extraordinary thing about Perth is it has become so much drier in the last 50 years. The flows going to dams are now between 90 and 98 per cent lower than the years leading up to 1974.
"Perth is half the size of Cape Town but has endured increasing water stress yet its population has doubled, if not trebled - it's a perfect storm.
"A lot of decisions have been made about increasing the population without asking if the water supply can keep up."
Dr Wright has also singled out the NSW Central Coast, Goulburn and Broken Hill as parched populations with worryingly little water.
Perth's dams are currently only 36.6 per cent full, compared to 78 per cent in Sydney, 81 per cent in Hobart and 100 per cent in Darwin.
Clare Lugar, a spokeswoman for Water Corporation, that supplies two million West Australians, said climate change and the reduction in rainfall were huge challenges.
"In 2015, Perth's dams received the lowest level of streamflows since records began in 1911 at only 11.4 billion litres of water. Last year was an improve (we) supply about 283 billion litres of water to people each year."
The residents of Perth used on average 127,000 litres of water each, the highest consumption in any capital.
"We have a fairly profligate attitude to water. One flush can be 9L and in Cape Town, three flushes would have been your daily water allowance," said Dr Wright.
The city's lifestyle was partly to blame. Keeping pools topped up and garden laws lush, took its toll. Perth was also supplying large amounts of water via a 600km pipeline to the inland city of Kalgoorlie.
However, just living in a hot area leads to higher water usage and the residents of Perth are some of the most water conscious in Australia, increasingly using grey water in their gardens and opting for hardy native plants over thirsty imports.
In fact, nearly all of Australia's population centres have a precipitation problem. Adelaide is feeling water stress with the city extracting a substantial chunk of its water from the dwindling Murray River.
"In Australia, we store massive quantities of water and that's really unusual. In Europe or North America they have massive rivers which they can extract as much water from as they need. But, particularly in the south, we don't have the consistency of water, and that's where most of us live," said Dr Wright.
Perth's well watered green back gardens use up a lot of water — but residents are getting better at using grey water for the job.
On the east coast that problem is solved by collecting rainfall in massive dams. Brisbane's Wivenhoe Dam, for instance, is many times larger than all of Perth's dams.
But, with less rainfall, it's unlikely bigger dams in Perth would fill anyway.
It means Perth has had to find more diverse sources of water than simply the skies above.
The vast majority of Perth's water comes from underground aquifers and from two huge - and costly - desalination plants, which provide the city with a third of its water.
Both sources have their drawbacks. Groundwater can be prone to elevated nitrate levels that can cause illness in young children and, just like dams, they also dry up if not replenished.
Meanwhile, Dr Wright said desalination plants "use a stupendous amount of energy". Others have pointed out they add to the very environmental issue they have been built to mitigate.
Perth has not one, but two, huge desalination plants.
However, the taps in Perth still run hot and cold, due to investment in infrastructure like desalination plants, something missing in South Africa.
"The whole world is looking at Cape Town with their heads in their hands. We could watch a civilisation melt down and if I didn't have water I'd do desperate things," he said.
With its desalination plants pumping out 140 billion litres of water a year and by sucking moisture out of the ground, Perth is running at full pelt just to keep up with today's needs. Which is a concern, Dr Wright said: "We really don't know what the future holds in terms of climate change. It's really dry and we don't know if we're on the verge of another drought."
By 2060, Water Corporation wants Perth to use 25 per cent less water, recycle 60 per cent more waste water and find new sources.
"Water saving efforts in Perth helped save around 130 billion litres of water in 2015-16 - that's more water than WA's largest desalination plant produces in a year," Ms Lugar said.
But desalination plants sit unused and unneeded in east coast capitals. Just keeping them ticking over costs such vast amounts - $500 million a year or $100 per bill payer - leading some to label them as white elephants.
Yet Dr Wright predicts Sydney and Melbourne will crank up their desal engines and start tapping aquifers within 12 months if the dry conditions carry on. During a drought, we'd miss them if they weren't there.
For other conurbations, without the benefit of expensive water plan-Bs, it's worrying times.
"Places will run dry. Gosford and Wyong (on the NSW Central Coast) is getting a massive population increase but for 30 years they've struggled to provide water," said Dr Wright.
"Goulburn almost ran out of water in the early 2000s. In Broken Hill, a $500 million, 270km-long pipeline from the Murray is being built and while that's good for Broken Hill it's not so good for Adelaide (which uses the same source)."
Australia has always been a dry continent with a constant challenge to provide water to its citizens, hydrate its fields and lubricate the wheels of industry. That was only being exacerbated by political inaction, said Dr Wright.
"Once the dams are full, no one gives a s**t. Then when they're low, the blame game starts. But water is such as big issue, we have to care all the time."


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The main focus of Step 3 is to ensure that physicians can carry out the practice of medicine without supervision. Most of the questions presented, but not all, deal with ambulatory care. The most common, "high-impact" cases are tested. Step 3 is generally considered to be the "easiest" of the exams, but this assumes a strong internship and good preparation for steps 1 and 2.
USMLE Step 3 Question Formats:
There are three question formats on this step: Single Item, Multiple Item Sets, and Cases.
The Single Item questions are the standard "multiple choice" single best answer questions. There are generally 4-5 answers to select from.
The Multiple Item Sets questions are multiple choice, single best answer questions, all based on a single patient vignette. Again, each question has a single correct answer (although other answers may be "partially correct"). The questions are designed to be answered by themselves - the order in which do the questions is not important.
The Case-based questions are designed to be answered in sequential order. Skipping questions can be bad news: the cases often progress in an orderly fashion, and each question may rely on information given in preceding questions. Again, these are multiple-choice, single best answer questions.
For more information on Step 3 question formats visit:http://www.usmle.org/step3/s3tqf.html
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When bitcoin was first launched in 2009, no one could have predicted that it will become a success that will make many people millionaires and billionaires—especially the early adopters who believed in bitcoin from the beginning. In 2020, bitcoin's price is in an upward trend, and it is one of the factors that motivate people to become investors. Here you will find six success stories about people that achieved financial independence and made a fortune thanks to bitcoin.
On our list, we must include the creator of bitcoin, who is the reason today we have innovations like bitcoin, blockchain technology, and other cryptocurrencies today. Satoshi made billions from his innovations, and his wealth is estimated at $8.8 billion. The identity of Satoshi is unknown to this day, but there have been many speculations in the media of who might be the creator of bitcoin. His fortune has earned him a spot on the richest men in the world list.
This is also another entrepreneur that made millions of dollars thanks to smart crypto investments. He is the founder of the Blockchain Education Network and Augur. Jeremy Gardner started to invest heavily in BTC around 2014, and he made several investments worth thousands of dollars. Now Jeremy Gardner's net worth is estimated at $300 million.
He is also known as the owner of the 'Crypto Castles', where crypto investors and start-ups can cooperate and rent the apartments. The 'Crypto Castles' is based in Miami and San Francisco.
Kingsley Advani
Kingsley Advani is one of those people who aren't afraid to take risks. He sold everything he owned, including his laptop, and invested all of his money in BTC and crypto start-ups. The seemingly crazy idea had paid off for him because when bitcoin's price skyrocketed to $20,000 in 2017, he became a millionaire. As one of the youngest millionaires ( he was only 24 years old when he made a fortune), he decided to quit his job and now works as an advisor and investor for different companies all around the world.
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Bitcoin Up is an exchange platform where you can earn up to $2,500, while you just need to make a deposit of $250 on the Bitcoin up website. The site is mobile–friendly, while they recently released an app on Google Play. And because this is an automated trading system, you don't need to work extra hard or have extensive knowledge about bitcoin.
Charlie Shrem
Charlie Shrem was a student in college when he got interested in crypto and became an investor. He initially invested in BTC when the price was really low and made a greater investment, buying thousands of BTC when their price increased to $20.
His investment made him rich eventually in 2017 when the price of bitcoin surpassed $20,000. His interest in crypto has become a professional occupation, and he founded a bitcoin exchange site (this business ceased to operate in 2014) called BitInstant. His fortune is estimated at $45 million. Charlie Shrem is also one of the founding members of the Bitcoin Foundation.
Erik Finman is the youngest on the list, and he became a millionaire when he was just 18 years old. Erik got $1,000 from his grandmother and decided to buy BTC with the money. This was in 2011, and when the price of bitcoin increased, he became rich before he graduated from high school.
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Race-Leading No. 1 Porsche Stops on Track in 21st Hour
No. 1 Porsche slows on track, putting its 13-lap lead at risk…
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.@Andre_Lotterer is pushing hard to get the cars back to the garage.#LeMans24 #WEC pic.twitter.com/iQT48d0PNi
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In the latest twist in the battle to win this year's 24 Hours of Le Mans, the No. 1 Porsche 919 Hybrid has stopped on track after losing oil pressure with just under four hours to go, with its race apparently over.
Following the demise of Toyota with its trio of mechanical setbacks through the night, Porsche was in firm control of the race following sunrise at the Circuit de la Sarthe, with the No. 1 car running 13 laps ahead of the field.
As Porsche's last bullet in the gun following the earlier issues for the No. 2 car, drivers Andre Lotterer, Nick Tandy and Neel Jani were lapping at a conservative pace in a bid to prevent any late mechanical issues.
Their efforts appear to have been in vain however, with Lotterer reporting a loss of oil pressure that caused him to slow 10 minutes into the fourth hour.
Lotterer had a 13-lap lead at the time over the lead LMP2 car, the No. 38 Jackie Chan DC Racing Oreca 07 Gibson, but started to slow at the Dunlop Curves, leaving the German with the majority of the lap to complete to get back to the pits.
It came to a stop on the Mulsanne straight, after Lotterer attempted to complete nearly a lap entirely on electric power.
Lotterer climbed out of the car, with their day appearing to be over.
The No. 1 Porsche's issue means that all six LMP1 runners in Le Mans have encountered a mechanical issue of some sort.
The No. 2 Porsche – which spent an hour in the pits on Saturday night after a hybrid issue – is now the German marque's only chance of victory.
It currently runs fifth, two laps behind Oliver Jarvis in the No. 38 Jackie Chan DC Racing Oreca which leads the LMP2 class in second overall.
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