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Down Under But Not Out: An AuZtralia - Revenge of the Old Ones Expansion Review
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AuZtralia Revenge of the Old Ones
Martin Wallace
Revenge of the Old Ones, one of the new expansions for AuZtralia, brings the whole Lovecraftian canon to bear against the humans. Byakhee, Azathoth, Dark Young, Deep Ones, Hastur, Star Spawn and any number of other unpronounceable horrors have been added and had me "Adding to Dictionary" when I sat down to write a review about it.
If you can count on anything when it comes to a co-operative game, it will face complaints that is is a.) too hard or b.) too easy (usually in equal doses). If you fall into the camp of those who think AuZtralia was too easy, try taking it on with another player controlling the Great Old Ones. Acting as a brain cylinder, a fifth player can be added to the mix, expanding the player count from the default one to four players. Of course, you can also simply add the brain-in-a-jar player at any other player count but I prefer the one versus many, many other players. If you and your group are veterans of the base game, be prepared for a dramatic leaning into the co-operative elements of the game if you wish to survive and thrive. Where the "AI" in the base game attacks the closest player, a human-controlled Great Old One can focus on a weaker or more isolated player. With a single player losing a port triggering the end of the game, it's vitally important that the humans work together to protect everyone. So, those dirty little habits you learned to eek out a few extra victory points in the base game can come back to bite you in the ass if Cthulhu takes a mouthful of your neighbor and ends the game. Oh, did I forget to mention that instead of waiting to be awakened, the Old One player starts scheming and moving from the first round? You can forget about that head start you have grown accustomed to.
But the new challenge level isn't restricted to just having another player control the Old Ones. You can add the "Enpowered Variant." This uses the Solo Mythos cards (provided for the solo version of the game) in the normal multi-player game. It adds a bit of fiddliness (of course it does) when determining which player is impacted by the cards but the challenge is definitely boosted. It doesn't benefit from fighting smarter (as a human controlled Old One does) but it does fight harder and dirtier. Yea, it is kind of the "Deck of Many Bad Things" that I dislike in most cooperative games. But the bad things that happen to the players make "sense." When the Great Race of Yith appears, it moves the Old Ones disc two spaces backwards on the Time Track, as if they had projected their minds across time and space. Flying Polyp's will destroy a player's Airship. And Dholes will devour entire sections of rail lines. I just wish there were more cards. After a few games, you know what the thirty cards are and that they are all going to come out. So, you find yourself bracing for specific ones instead of reacting and trying to overcome what comes out. It might be a fine distinction but the IF this card comes out not WHEN this card comes out would give the game more tension and variety.
Don't worry, the humans are not defenseless against the new wave of horrors, they have their own additions to the war. So, if you fall into the camp of finding AuZtralia too hard, the starting ports have been upgraded, now having their own tile with a starting defense of four. If a port is damaged in an attack, taking more than two damage, it is reduced to a defense of two for the rest of the game. They have also added Outposts, where the humans dig in to fight. If it will end up being your Edinburgh Castle or your Alamo remains to be seen. Hell, nothing is stopping you from adding both Ports and Outposts to the base game without putting in the added challenge of the Old Ones if you want a bit more of an edge as the humans.
AuZtralia is one of the rare co-ops (well, competitive co-op) that still sings it's siren song to me years after it's initial release. Revenge of the Old Ones adds the bass of the Deep Ones to that dirge and only makes the pull stronger. This remarkably affordable expansion delivers on added challenges, additional depth, allowing a player to step in as the Old Ones and providing a new solo mode.
A review copy of this release was provided by the publisher.
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Eastside opens region play at Locust Grove
n Rams look to get offense going at Northview
Updated: Sept. 9, 2011, 12 a.m.
Eastside could easily be 2-0 heading into tonight's region opener at Locust Grove. Instead, a late touchdown powered rival Newton past the Eagles 10-3 for a third straight victory between the two rivals and now Eastside must regroup.
The good news for Eastside fans is that this is a veteran team and the Eagles have already moved on. They are in the same situation they've been in the past two years, and they've gone on to win four playoff games afterward. They've been here before.
Regardless of their record, the Eagles are in a different place offensively right now. After a strong opening week against Alcovy, Chavis Griggs was held in check against Newton and neither of Eastside's other two running backs was effective either. The running game was simply shut down last week.
For the running game to improve, the passing game must do its part. Cameron Boyd played well in the opener but struggled against Newton's defense. The running and passing games need each other to be effective. Alex Smith is sidelined for the next six games leaving Eastside without one of its most potent weapons. The Eagles did get sophomore Jamondi Smith back against Newton and he should be better this week after shaking off the first-game rust. Jamondi Smith is Eastside's most explosive back, even more so than Alex Smith. But he lacks the experience Griggs and Alex Smith have so he'll continue to work his way into the offense. Freshman Nick Broadwater is another option in the running game, but coaches may be reluctant to take away chances from either Griggs or Jamondi Smith.
Locust Grove could struggle. The Wildcats are reeling from the death of one of their players last month, and it's anyone's guess whether the relatively new program will be able to shake it off and be able to compete this year. Eastside handled them rather easily last year, and ,with a loss still fresh on their minds, the Eagles will be ready. Not only that, but during the last four years, the Eagles have lost back-to-back games just once. Ironically that came last year in Boyd's only start prior to becoming the starter.
Defensively the Eagles are too good to let Locust Grove score enough to win this game. Even a fully prepared Wildcat team would have trouble scoring tonight. Sheldon Rankins and Shaquille Huff continue to lead the defense with Blake Rouse and company behind them making plays. They've given up a touchdown in each the first two games, but it took nearly 60 plays for Newton to finally score last week.
The defense is strong but it can't continue to play that many downs. Eastside's offense - as it's been the past few years - is the question mark. This is, however, the time of year things begin to click. The offensive line needs more experience together which is another reason the Eagles must keep the offense on the field tonight. Talking to Griggs this week, he mentioned what made Git Aiken so good. It was Aiken's patience and ability to wait for the offensive line to develop the play before he picked his gap. Aiken was the master at finding that crease then turning upfield. Griggs hasn't been in the system as long so he is still trying to harness that patience. That's a key component to Eastside's zone running game. Just ask Carrolton.
Eastside should rebound with a big effort. The Eagles are motivated to go undefeated in region play and that goal starts tonight. That's why last week's loss won't linger. As Eastside coach Rick Hurst said after the loss, his team has bigger and better things ahead.
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So far Newton has been a relatively one-dimensional team. Led by a frenetic defense, the Rams have yet to give up a touchdown in their two wins to open the season. Tonight they look to find some offensive continuity when they visit Northview in their last tuneup game before region play begins next week.
On paper, this is a game the Rams should win. They pounded Northview at home 37-7 last year and probably could have won by a larger margin as they overmatched the Titans in every facet of the game. But that was last year's team and this is a new group.
One of the new faces on offense is running back Javonte Williams. In each of the first two games, he's scored a rushing touchdown, including the game winner against Eastside. His other was an 83-yard scamper against Shiloh in Newton's opener. Williams has shown the big-play speed typically showcased by a Newton back but can also pick up the tough yards. He'll split time with BJ Reid who is also off to a nice start. Darius Dean is Newton's third back and also brings edge-clearing speed as a member of the Rams Class AAAAA state champion 4x100 meter relay team.
The running game hasn't been the problem. It's the passing game that has coaches concerned. First-year quarterback Gmatreian Brown is off to a rough start and the passing game has yet to click. Part of that has to do with facing Eastside's defense last week, and part of it is lack of repetitions. Last week in particular, Brown struggled to find a rhythm. He threw two bad interceptions but caught a break on the last one as a pass interference call negated the pick. Still, Brown is trying to find a go-to receiver and he's been slow to pick up reads early on.
Brown's best option is Deshawn McKenzie. In two games, McKenzie is Newton's leading receiver. He has shown the ability to make catches in traffic and is a relatively big target with good speed. Once he and Brown do start to click, the two could evolve into a lethal tandem. The Rams will still look to maintain about a 60-40 run to pass ratio thus putting an even larger premium on Brown's ability to read defenses.
Fortunately for Brown and the Rams, the defense has played well early on. Against Eastside, Newton held the Eagles to a three-and-out on three of their last four possessions, deep in their own territory when the game was on the line. Kingsley Ejike, Tyrique Brown and Antonio Williams are the catalysts and each bring speed and power to their respective positions. That's really where Newton's excels - in the speed rush game. Save for a dropped interception by Antonio Williams that would have been a sure touchdown last week, the defense has played essentially error free and has yet to give up a big play.
The other aspect Newton will look to continue to build upon is special teams. In both the kicking and punt block games, Newton's special teams are a legitimate weapon. Northview will have its hands full when dropping back to punt. Every one will be an adventure. Case in point, against Eastside it seemed like a matter of time before Newton would come through with a punt block. Late in the fourth quarter, the Rams did block a punt and recovered it in the end zone for a safety. The kicking game has been solid too. Zack Sullivan did yeoman's work last week, consistently pinning Eastside inside its own 20 in the second half. Newton won the field position battle throughout the fourth quarter, and when you do that enough, eventually good things happen.
Tonight's game is important from the standpoint that Newton needs a win in order to keep building momentum. A loss would be a setback after two solid games, especially with Newnan on the horizon. The Rams went down and snatched a win from the Cougars after a spirited second-half rally - a feat rarely pulled off against such a quality opponent.

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Choral Project presents meditation on homelessness
By Wallace Baine, Sentinel Entertainment Editor Of the many social problems that plague modern life, homelessness is one of the most intractable and familiar. But rarely does the issue get a foothold in the classical…
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By Wallace Baine, Sentinel Entertainment Editor
Of the many social problems that plague modern life, homelessness is one of the most intractable and familiar. But rarely does the issue get a foothold in the classical music canon.
On Saturday afternoon, at Peace United Church in Santa Cruz, the San Jose-based group the Choral Project will take on homelessness directly in a performance of the choral work "Street Requiem."
The 50-minute piece was composed by Australian composers Kathleen McGuire, Andy Payne and Jonathan Welch and debuted in 2014. Since then, the piece has been performed around the world, with proceeds going to homeless shelters and other organizations.
The piece, said the 53-voice Choral Project's artistic director Daniel Hughes, addresses issues of what it's like to live on the streets and assumes the voice of the homeless in confronting the audience, "Why do you ignore me when you leave the concert hall?"
"It doesn't follow the traditional Roman liturgical requiem format," said Hughes. "It's created to be accessible to both the singer and the audience."
Part of the "Street Requiem" is devoted to memorialize all the forgotten people who've died while living on the streets. "You lose your name, your identity," said Hughes. "You're basically forgotten. But this piece remembers them. It's really quite moving."
The Choral Project's performance of "Street Requiem" takes place Saturday, Feb. 18 at 4 p.m. at Peace United Church, 900 High St., Santa Cruz. Tickets are $35, $45 and $55. Details: www.choralproject.org.


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SUSU sign up to mental health anti-stigma pledge
SUSU, University of Southampton Students' Union, today joined the growing number of companies committing to end the stigma and discrimination against people with experience of mental health problems by signing a pledge with Time to Change, which is a programme run by the charities Mind and Rethink Mental Illness.
The signing ceremony will take place in the Cube at SUSU on the 10 May from 11.45-12.15pm and representatives from SUSU will pledge their support to 'Time to Change', promoting a better understanding of mental health problems while offering support and welfare advice to their staff.
SUSU VP Welfare, Beckie Thomas said: "Studying at University provides new challenges for all of us. It is vital that students are provided with a great deal of support with both physical and mental health problems; without discrimination. I'm incredibly proud to be signing this pledge on behalf of SUSU, agreeing to work in partnership with the University to encourage conversations about mental health, which will help us to give every student the experience they deserve during their time with us."
SUSU joins the wide movement of organisations that have signed up to the Time to Change pledge, including the FA, the Premier League, BT, E.ON, British Gas, Ernst & Young, Transport for London, Citizen's Advice, Accenture, Shell, Pepsico, The Archbishop of Canterbury and the Church of England, Channel 4, Lloyds, and many NHS trusts, universities, and local authorities.
Sue Baker, Director of Time to Change, said: "It is fantastic that more and more organisations are showing their support in tackling the stigma experienced by people with mental health problems. Employers and their staff can all play a part in helping to stamp out stigma and companies like SUSU are taking a lead.
"Many leading companies have found that making a strategic commitment to the mental wellbeing of their workforce not only has benefits for their staff but also benefits their bottom-line, improving productivity and staff retention. With one in four people experiencing mental illness it's time for businesses to work on their approach and start creating more mentally healthy workplaces."
Time to Change is England's biggest anti-stigma programme led by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness and funded by the Department of Health and Comic Relief. Set up to create a positive shift in public attitudes towards mental health problems, Time to Change promotes better understanding to combat discrimination towards people who experience mental health problems.
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Bournemouth 0, Fulham 1
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By Ben Lutz Apr 21, 2019, 4:41am BST
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Somehow, all things at Fulham have gone from dark and miserable to as sunny as the South Coast sky. Sure, this team has been relegated for a while now, but Scott Parker has this team fighting, believing in themselves, and working together. That is something you could not say at all under Slavisa Jokanovic, and especially not under Claudio Ranieri. And as a result, Fulham got their first away win of the season.
But this all didn't happen without dealing with a ton of adversity. In fact, it was Bournemouth that was on such an offensive to start the contest that they had the first nine shots all in the space of 20 minutes. Those nine markers resulted in 1.56 expected goals and if it wasn't for Sergio Rico's heroics (you read it correctly, SERGIO RICO'S HEROICS!!!), Fulham would have been in a world of trouble. Really too, Joshua King should have done much better with his attempt in the 14th minute to put Bournemouth in front.
But once Fulham found their footing, they were able to defend Bournemouth soundly and get their attacking game going themselves. Fulham's corner kick plays were working quite well and were generating good chances towards Artur Boruc. Along with that, Jean Michael Seri was doing a solid job pinging the ball around in place of a soon-to-be father Tom Cairney. Ryan Sessegnon also continued to be immense running rings past Nathan Aké and continuing to prove that he's already Premier League ready without the goals and assists. Lastly, Andre Frank Zambo Anguissa is finally developing into the holding midfielder we knew he could be when he was brought in from Marseille. By far, his progression is Scott Parker's greatest accomplishment as a manager.
By the 52nd minute, Fulham got their just reward for all their efforts. Admittedly, Bournemouth were bitten with some bad luck with injuries to their back four. Right back Adam Smith went down during the warmups and his substitute Junior Stanislas went down after injuring himself while attempting a free kick. This left little used 22-year old Jack Simpson to come in his place and it was as bad as it could get for the Cherries.
Surely enough, Simpson just couldn't help but stick a leg out in the penalty area for Aleksander Mitrovic to trip on and was rightfully awarded a spot kick. Without a disgruntled teammate to deal with, Mitrovic only needed to worry about getting the job done himself and he was able to calmly put it the opposite direction of where Boruc went to make it 1-0. The goal sent a sun-drenched away support to delirium as they all looked as if they were all on summer holiday party.
Now Bournemouth weren't going away quietly whatsoever. In particular, Ryan Fraser was everywhere and was the one-man wrecking crew In Bournemouth's attack. Fortunately, nothing went past Rico tonight and his bravery and aggression in front of goal was rewarded with his second clean sheet. He was able to deny Fraser and Calum Wilson any clear cut chances towards goal and Bournemouth were just not able to get anything off as a result. Rico has had his critics all season, as have the other two goalkeepers Fulham have used, but this was his one match where he was finally able to show his full worth.
Now once again, the opposition was not liking how it seemed like all the refereeing decisions went Fulham's way, but bluntly, it's been too long for having that luck turn the other way around. It was once again another full performance by the team from the goalkeeper out. Every player looks to be contributing and it is genuinely difficult to see how Fulham can lose now. If only this fight started earlier. Regardless, it is nice to finally see things come to fruition after all looked completely lost.


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Experts: EVV '2.0' Positioned to Improve Care Across the Ecosystem
Joe Marte, Director of Enterprise Sales at Tellus, moderated a panel discussion about the benefits of EVV across the health care market at Tellus' 2nd annual national EVV forum June 14. Presenters represented a cross section of the care delivery industry: James Elkington, SVP Revenue Cycle Management at Aveanna, Alex Shekhdar, Principle at Sycamore Creek Health, and Cheryl Vennerstrom, COO of Morning Sun Financial.
Electronic Visit Verification can have a big impact on the delivery of care, beyond helping to regulate systemic fraud, waste and abuse (FWA) in the home health and personal care services (PCS) space, according to the experts representing providers, MCOs and self-directed care.
The panel offered their own takes on EVV and its evolution in the marketplace.
"From our perspective, what this really has done is push mobile technology that we didn't have for our unskilled business," said Elkington, who was already using tablets for skilled services. "The unskilled portion of our business is bigger in some states than others, but we didn't have a mobile technology for the unskilled portion of our workforce. It's bringing us into the 21st Century. That's going to be a huge benefit for our company from an efficiency perspective."
Vennerstrom agreed, adding that accountability, billing and payroll processing, which is done manually at her company, will benefit from EVV mobile apps, although one challenge is that many of her caregivers live in rural areas and not all have Internet access.
"What do we do about those folks, and how do they clock in and clock out?"
EVV as a tool to fight FWA "cannot be understated," from a regulatory perspective said Shekhdar, who participated in another panel June 13 on Medicaid Managed Care trends, including FWA.
EVV 2.0
Beyond visibility and efficiency from EVV helping providers and agencies, the positive effects resulting from EVV evolving into EVV "2.0" are considerable, according to the panelists.
For Elkington, the building of administrative relationships in every state and maintaining them "is a real paradigm shift in how we operate," he said.
EVV can have a broader reach, based on performances of past pilot programs, Shekhdar added, extolling its "lasso effect" in harnessing services. With billing executed faster and more efficiently, cleaner claims will become the norm across the ecosystem, Vennerstrom and Marte agreed.
The panel consensus is that EVV is a positive force, creating efficiencies for workers, providers and states. People know they will get paid as a result of clean claims. "Bad actors" in FWA are being monitored, and EVV is the start of trying to stabilize the home care and Medicaid fee-for-service marketplace.
Shekhdar also predicted that EVV will strengthen the market by consolidating the number of providers that can't show value.
"EVV is going to help to start to add some sort of rationality to the number of providers that operate in the space. It's going to shake out."
Better outcomes
In self direction, teaching and training caretakers, many of whom are family members is critical to efficient caregiving, said Vennerstrom, adding her firm serves as an intermediary.
"In terms of silver linings, EVV will have a great impact on fraud, waste and abuse," she said.
One "speedbump," according to Shekhdar is establishing performance metrics for family member caregivers. At its best, technology acts as a bridge to standardization in PCS, he said.
Regarding outcomes, including in self-direction, very little data exists in the home care and PCS arena, Marte said.
"Where we are at now, with EVV and partnering, that's where that [paradigm] shift comes…we'll have real-time data to really compare."
From Elkington's perspective, mobility in health care is an exciting development and has forced his business to look at other aspects of its operations, such as improving recruitment and staffing shortages.
"We needed a mobile app. It made us think outside the box," he said.
States are now looking seriously at social determinants in home care, and they need an assessment mechanism to gauge services, Shekhdar noted.
"Technology helps with your bridge to getting critical revenue," he said.
The federal government is compelling putting patients back in homes, Shekhdar noted, referring to an incentivized transition of services underway from institutions to the home preferred by patients that also reduces health system costs.
A recent demonstration project done by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services showed that support in the home from a private duty standpoint could help lower the frequency of hospital visits, said Elkington. "That's really important. That's going to change the landscape of what we do."
The way Elkington sees it, technology presents a real opportunity to expand his reach. It makes the services offered more mainstream to plans and an alternative to hospital services for terminal patients.
"The sky's the limit now that CMS has embraced the efficacy of what we do," he said.


If you're a seasoned internet marketer, then you already know how to use Google Trends to give you a well-refined, data-driven marketing strategy. But for those of you who are new to the game, this post will help you gain a general understanding of Google Trends and how to use its data to make informed marketing decisions. So, let's get started.
Google Trends is a search tool that shows you how often a particular search term is entered into the Google search engine. It displays and ranks its data according to search volume and uses search data from regions all over the world. The Google Trends home page also has a list of "featured insights" on events and topics happening all over the world, as well as a list of trending news stories.
To begin our journey into Google Trends, let's take a look at the parameters you can set while on your data hunt.
When you go to Google Trends, the first thing you'll do is type in a search term or topic you're interested in viewing data for. After that, you'll want to set your parameters. This includes location, time frame, category, and search type.
Location: This can be worldwide, a region/country, a subregion (like a state), a metro area, or a city.
Time frame: This can be set any time between 2004 and the present date.
Category: There are a number of preset categories to choose from. Setting a category can be useful if you have a broad search term but are using it in relation to a certain category. For instance, someone may want to see some data on the term "cars," but instead of the automobile, they mean the movie, Cars.
Search type: This allows you to see data for specific kinds of searches, such as images, news, Google shopping, or YouTube.
Now that we understand the parameters you can set, let's examine a Google Trend's chart.
On a Google Trend chart, the numbers to the left represent search interest relative to the highest point on the chart for the given region and time frame. The values range from 0 to 100. The horizontal axis represents time.
For those of you who are unaware, Grumpy Cat is an internet meme that shot up in popularity in late 2012. Looking at the Google Trend chart, we can see that "grumpy cat" as a search term had relatively no search volume until September 2014. This is unsurprising since the original Grumpy Cat video was posted to YouTube on September 25, 2012. We can also see that "grumpy cat" was at the height of its popularity in December 2012. Since then, the term as seen a steady drop in search volume with the exception of a few sporadic spikes.
The pattern you see here is typical for most viral internet memes and videos. They peak soon after they're discovered, drop suddenly, and then fade away, rarely returning to the height of their popularity.
In the "Interest by region" section of Google Trends, we can see in which Regions of the world Grumpy Cat was most popular during a specified time frame. Reading the map is fairly simple.
The regions with the highest search interest appear dark blue. You can also hover your mouse over the region to get the search interest by number. As I mentioned, Google calculates search interest on a scale from 0 to 100. The region that displays 100 is the location with the most popularity as a fraction of total searches in that location. A higher value means a higher proportion of all search queries, not a higher absolute search count.
For instance, a small country where 90% of all the search queries were for "trampolines" will get twice the score of a large country where the same term made up 45% of the queries. So we're not looking at total searches here. We're looking at what percentage a given search term is searched for in relation to all the different terms used in that region. Okay, let's get back to the data.
As a side note, you can also switch to view the top Cities in the worldwide view by going to the three stacked dots in the right-hand corner.
But what if you're not interested in a global perspective? Easy. All you have to do is click on the region you'd like to focus on, and it will give you new search interest scores based on the Subregion of that location.
On this map of the US, we can see that West Virginia was the state most tickled by Grumpy Cat, followed by Oklahoma, Idaho, Maine, and Indiana.
From here we can go a few different routes. We could take a Metro or City view of the entire country. (Do this by clicking on the three stacked dots in the bottom right-hand corner.) Or we could zoom in on West Virginia to see in which metro areas and cities "grumpy cat" was the most popular.
The related topics section will show the Rising and Top topics related to the search term you entered. This section can be helpful when you want to know what other topics people searched for that are related to your search term. If we use the search term "kayaking" as an example, we can see that the first two rising topics are "zip-line" and "standup paddleboarding". If you go the three stacked dots in the bottom right-hand corner, you can change it to display the Top related topics.
Related queries works similarly to related topics except that it displays the actual search terms people have entered related to yours. The Rising tab of both of these sections will display Breakout topics or terms. These are terms that have seen a huge increase in search volume within your set time frame. If you're using these two sections of Google Trends to find breakout terms, make sure you set a narrow and recent time frame. This will help ensure that the terms and topics it gives you aren't old news.
As you begin to use Google Trends more regularly, you'll start to recognize chart patterns and what they indicate. We've already gone over what a "viral chart" looks like with Grumpy Cat, so here are a few different patterns you'll likely encounter.
This is your typical seasonal trend chart. You can tell by the peaks and valleys that repeat themselves every year. Camping is most popular in July and interest falls to its lowest in November. Nothing out of the ordinary here. Still, knowing if your search term is affected by seasonality will make a huge difference when developing your online marketing strategy.
As is the case with most TV shows, interest spikes at the start of a new season. Since the second season, The Walking Dead has had a mid-season break every year. This explains why we see this two spike pattern. It would appear, however, that during the last two seasons, fewer people were interested in the mid-season premiere than they were for the season premiere. This is something the studio execs are surely taking note of. Overall, the data shows that the program has steadily increased in popularity since it first aired, which we can be sure they're quite happy with.
With the launch of a new product, businesses hope to generate interest. This chart for the term "iphone," shows search volume spiking at every new product release. We can see that search interest was at its highest in September 2012. (This was during the iPhone 5 release.) We can also see that Apple hasn't been able to generate enough search interest to surpass this date since.
While interest in 4k televisions is still relatively new, we can clearly see that it's on the rise. Interest was at its highest in November 2015 (holiday shopping season). It will be interesting to see if November 2016 outperforms last year's spike. Comparing the popularity scores of September 2015 and September 2016 suggests that it will. When you see a trend like this, you know that you're in a good position to do some effective marketing.
Falling trends, on the other hand, are difficult to work against. If you're selling a product or service that's been around for a while, and its trend chart looks like this, you're going to have a hard time generating excitement when the public interest just isn't there. Looking at this chart for "newspaper subscriptions," you can see why people have been saying the newspaper business is in decline.
Another great feature in Google Trends is the ability to compare the trends of up to five different terms on a single graph. This chart shows you the search interests of the motor companies: Ford, Honda, BMW, Mercedes, and Porsche. As you can see, the companies with the more affordably priced vehicles rank highest while the luxury car companies rank the lowest.
Note that the values are relative to the highest value on the graph. So all values here are relative to Honda's search interest since it had the highest value at one point. This is despite the fact that the data for Ford shows greater long-term interest.
Well that's pretty much everything you need to know about Google Trends. Now you can go out and start data mining for all the terms your heart desires. Leave any questions you have in the comment section, and I'll be happy to answer them.


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INHERITED METABOLIC DISORDERS
Lysosomal Disorders
LSD Phenotypes
Classification of LSDs
Diagnosis of LSDs
Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy
Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinoses
Neimann-Pick Type C
Peroxisomal Disorders
Zellweger Syndrome
Neonatal Adrenoleukodystrophy
X-linked Adrenoleukodystrophy
Genetics of Mitochondrial Disorders
Clinical Aspects
Most Common Mitochondrial	Disorders
Disorders of Amino Acid Metabolism
Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease
Vanishing White Matter Disease
Alexander Disease
Sox10 Mutations
Leukodystrophies-LDs (from the Greek words leukos: white and dystrophia: faulty development, degeneration) are genetic metabolic disorders of the white matter that affect glial cells. In LDs, myelin may be absent or decreased, of an abnormal structure, and unstable. Normal myelination may not be attained and what myelin is formed may break down. Loss of myelin leads to loss of axons. Some LDs affect myelin and myelin producing cells. However, all cells that reside in the white matter are important for myelin structure and maintenance. Consequently, a LD may arise from genetic abnormalities involving other than myelin-producing cells. Myelin is composed of about 70% lipid and 30% protein. CNS and peripheral nervous system (PNS) myelin have similar lipids but significantly different proteins. For this reason, LDs involving myelin lipids tend to affect the CNS and the peripheral nervous system (PNS) while LDs caused by myelin protein abnormalities affect the CNS only. Some LDs affect other cells, e.g., astrocytes, and disrupt other biochemical pathways resulting in indirect damage to myelin. LDs usually present in children and young individuals with spasticity, ataxia, cognitive decline and seizures, but they have a wide clinical spectrum ranging from fatal congenital disease to milder adult presentations. The best known LDs are listed in the table below. Some of these are described in the chapters of lysosomal and peroxisomal disorders. A brief account of some other LDs is given in this page.
The term Leukoencephalopathy (LE) refers to white matter abnormalities in general. Acquired LE occurs in chronic ischemia of the white matter and is associated with leukoaraiosis (rarefaction), i.e., hypodensity of the white matter on CT and increased signal on T2 or FLAIR MRI. Binswanger encephalopathy, a white matter degeneration that has been linked to hypertension, is a pathological counterpart of some cases of leukoaraiosis. Some LEs have a genetic basis and are secondary to neuronal, vascular or other pathology. Genetic LEs may be associated with lysosomal storage, mitochondrial, amino acid and other disorders. This group includes also the following genetic vasculopathies: Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy (CADASIL), Cerebral Autosomal Recessive Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy (CARASIL), COL4A1-related small-vessel disease and Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy. In these conditions, chronic white matter ischemia resulting from vascular narrowing causes loss of white matter, resulting in abnormal MRI signal that may mimic LE. White matter infarcts and hemorrhages may also occur.
CELLULAR DEFECT
MLD Oligodendroglia/SC
Lysosomal storage ASA deficiency
Sulfatide storage Autosomal recessive
Globoid cell leukodystrophy Oligodendroglia/SC
Lysosomal storage GALC deficiency Galactocerebroside storage Autosomal recessive
XALD/AMN Oligodendroglia/SC Peroxisomal ALDP deficiency VLCFA accumulation X-linked
PMD/SPG2 Oligodendroglia protein synthesis PLP1 abnormality X-linked
Alexander disease Astrocyte
protein synthesis GFAP overproduction Autosomal recessive
Canavan disease Neurons, oligodendroglial precursors Amino acid metabolism ASPA deficiency,
NAA accumulation Autosomal dominant
KSS Mitochondrial Unknown Maternal inheritance
Amino-acid disorders Amino acid metabolism Unknown Most Autosomal recessive
ALDP: ALD protein; AMN: adrenomyeloneuropahty; ASA: arylsulfatase A; ASPA:Aspartoacylase; GALC: galactocerebrosidase; GFAP: glial fibrillary acidic protein; KSS: Kearns-Sayre syndrome; MLD: metachromatic leukodystrophy; NAA: n-acetyl N aspartate; PLP1:proteolipid protein 1; PMD: Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease; SC: Schwann cell; SPG2: spastic paraplegia type 2; VLCFA: very long chain fatty acids; XALD: X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy
METACHROMATIC LEUKODYSTROPHY (see lysosomal disorders)
GLOBOID CELL LEUKODYSTROPHY-Krabbe disease (see lysosomal disorders)
X-LINKED ADRENOLEUKODYSTROPHY (see peroxisomal disorders)
PELIZAEUS-MERZBACHER DISEASE (PMD).
PMD is a rare X-linked leukodystrophy due to abnormalities of the major CNS myelin protein, proteolipid protein 1 (PLP1) and its spliced isoform DM20. It is caused by duplications, deletions, and point mutations of the PLP1 gene, which is located on Xq22. PLP1-related disorders have a wide clinical spectrum which correlates with the underlying molecular defect.
Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease, myelin stain. Tigroid pattern of demyelination with reservation of subcortical myelin
PMD-cerebellar degeneration
Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease. Cerebellar degeneration
Classic PMD presents in the first year of life with delay in motor development, nystagmus, ataxia, spasticity, and abnormal movements. The white matter is reduced in volume and shows increased signal intensity on FLAIR MRI images. Death occurs from childhood to adult age. A milder variant, spastic paraplegia type 2 (SPG2) presents later with weakness and spasticity of the lower extremities. Female carriers of the disease are usually normal. Some females with point mutations may have mild symptoms. The pathology varies with the severity and stage of the disease. There is loss of myelin and oligodendrocytes sparing the subcortical fibers. Many cases show a characteristic patchy (tigroid) pattern of myelin loss. Peripheral nerves are normally myelinated. A large proportion of patients with a PMD phenotype have no PLP1 abnormalities. Some of these patients have an autosomal recessive Pelizaeus-Merzbacher-like disease (PMLD) which is caused by mutations of the GJC2 gene that disrupts SOX10 activity (see further on.)
LEUKOENCEPHALOPATHY WITH VANISHING WHITE MATTER (VWM), also known as CHILDHOOD ATAXIA WITH CENTRAL HYPOMYELINATION
VWM is a recently recognized autosomal recessive leukoencephalopathy (previously reported as orthochromatic sudanophilic leukodystrophy) which causes ataxia and spasticity and, less frequently, gognitive deterioration, visual impairment and seizures. In its classic form, it affects children and and is slowly progressive with episodes of neurologic deterioration triggered by physical (febrile illness, head trauma) or emotional (fright) stress. It is a fatal disorder.
Vanishing white matter disease. The white matter has a gelatinous appearance. Myelin is absent.
Advanced VWMD
Advanced VWMD. The white matter has mostly vanished.
Vanishing white matter disease. Myelin basic protein immunostain.
Older individuals are also affected and have milder symptoms. The MRI shows progressive water accumulation in the white matter leading to cyst formation. The brain looks normal externally. In sections, the cerebral cortex is normal. The white matter has a gelatinous consistency or is extremely rarefied and cystic. In advance stages, there is severe loss of white matter. Microscopic examination shows loss of myelin and axons, limited numbers of reactive astrocytes with atypical cytological features, and no inflammation. There is a peculiar increase of oligodendrocytes around cavitated areas and some of these oligodendrocytes have vacuolated cytoplasm. In spite of the severe white matter loss, the cortex and gray matter structures are normal.
VWM is caused by mutations of genes encoding any of the 5 subunits of the eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2B (eIF2B), EIF2B1-EIF2B5. eIF2B regulates the initial steps of protein synthesis. This process is particularly critical in response to cellular stress and its malfunction activates cellular pathways that lead to cell cycle arrest and apoptosis. Although eIF2B function is important for all cells and tissues, only the white matter is affected, suggesting a special vulnerability during the phase of central myelin formation. Other aspects of the disease such as the sparing of the cortex and the discrepancy between the severe white matter pathology and the degree of functional impairment are poorly understood.
Alexander Disease (AD) is a rare leukodystrophy, which is characterized by accumulation of Rosenthal fibers (RF) in astrocytes. Patients with the more common infantile form of AD present in the first 2 years of life with psychomotor retardation, megalencephaly, spasticity and seizures. The less frequent juvenile AD presents with seizures, brainstem dysfunction (dysphagia, dysarthria, hiccups), ataxia, and cognitive deterioration. Adult onset AD is characterized by progressive brainstem dysfunction. MRI shows low T1 and high T2 signal in the white matter, more severe in the frontal lobes.
Alexander disease. The white matter is shrunken, the corpus callosum is thin and the lateral ventricles are dilated.
Alexander disease. Rosenthal fibers
Alexander disease. Rosenthal fibers in the subpial layer of the cortex.
The brain, in the typical infantile form of AD is enlarged but appears normal externally. Sections show white matter softening, disintegration, and cavitation. Microscopic examination shows myriads of RFs throughout gray and white matter, more densely concentrated along the pial and ependymal surfaces and around vessels. Along with the RFs, there is loss of myelin and variable, in some cases severe, loss of axons and myelin. Under the electron microscope, RFs appear as granular osmiophilic deposits in astrocytic processes, embedded in intermediate filaments.
AD is caused by dominant gain-of-function mutations of the GFAP (Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein) gene, located on17q21. GFAP is the protein of intermediate astrocytic filaments. In AD, GFAP is overproduced	and deposited in the astrocytic cytoplasm and processes as RFs. Thus, AD is primarily a disorder of astrocytes. RF numbers correlate with the distribution of fibrillary astrocytes. The pathogenesis of the myelin abnormality is poorly understood. The pathology does not involve the white matter as selectively as other leukodystrophies do. The cortex is extensively involved, explaining the frequency of seizures.
CANAVAN DISEASE (SPONGY LEUKODYSTROPHY)
Canavan disease (CD) is an autosomal recessive disorder that presents usually in the first few months of life with macrocephaly, lack of head control, hypotonia (and later spasticity,) developmental delay and seizures. Neurological development is arrested and patients die in their teens. In early stages, the brain is significantly larger than normal and there is no myelin.
Canavan disease. Most of the white matter in this field has a gray appearance, indicating lack of myelin.
Spongy degeneration
Canavan disease. The top portion of the picture is cortex and the bottom white matter. Spongy changes are present in both.
As the disease advances, brain weight is reduced and white matter atrophy develops. On microscopic examination, numerous vacuoles are seen in the deeper cortical layers, cortex-white matter junction, white matter and cerebellum, imparting a spongy appearance to the affected areas which gave the disease its name. Unlike most other leukodystrophies, the subcortical-U- fibers are affected. CD bears some resemblance to the spongy myelinopathy seen in amino acid and organic acid disorders. These vacuoles appear to develop between myelin lamellae. Oligodendroglial cells and axons are preserved. In advanced CD, myelin is absent and there is no macrophage reaction. No fibrous gliosis is present but there are Alzheimer type 2 astrocytes in the cortex.
CD is caused by mutations of ASPA, which encodes the enzyme Aspartoacylase. Deficiency of aspartoacylase results in build up of its substrate, n-acetyl L-aspartate (NAA) in neurons and oligodendroglial presursors, which leads to neuronal dysfunction and myelin deficiency. ASPA mutations are very common among Ashkenazi Jews but have also been detected in many other populations. The diagnosis of CD can be made by measuring NAA levels in urine, blood and CSF, by assaying aspartoacylase activity in cultured fibroblasts and by molecular methods.
OTHER LEUKOENCEPHALOPATHIES AND RELATED WHITE MATTER LESIONS
AMINO ACID AND ORGANIC ACID DISORDERS
Several amino acid and organic disorders, most notably nonketotic hyperglycinemia, show spongy myelinopathy (SM) as their main or only neuropathologic abnormality. SM is caused by vacuoles developing between myelin lamellae. SM is not associated with myelin break down and is not progressive. The pathogenesis of this lesion is unclear and it is not known if it affects neurological function. Similar changes are seen in CD, mitochondrial disorders, galactosemia, and other conditions.
MITOCHONDRIAL DISORDERS (MTDs)
Some MTDs, especially the Kearns-Sayre syndrome (KSS), affect the white matter extensively. Usually, there is also involvement of the basal ganglia, cortex, and other structures. There are rare MTDs that cause a diffuse white matter abnormality as their main or only CNS manifestation. The pathology in the KSS is spongy myelinopathy due to splitting of myelin lamellae.
The transcription factor SOX10 is expressed in neural crest cells and oligodendrocytes and is essential for central and peripheral myelin formation and maintenance. SOX10 mutations cause PCWH (peripheral demyelinating neuropathy, central dysmyelinating leukodystrophy, Waardenburg syndrome and Hirshprung disease).
Boespflug-Tanguy O, Labauge P, Fogli A, et al. Genes Involved in the Leukodystrophies: A Glance at Glial Functions. Curr Neurol Neurosci Rep 2008;8:217-29. PubMed
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Bugiani M, Boor I, Powers J, et al Leukoencephalopathy with Vanishing White Matter: A Review. J Neuropathol Exp Neurol 2010;69:987-96. PubMed
Sawaishi Y. Review of Alexander disease: Beyond the classical concept of leukodystrophy. Brain Dev. 2009;31:493-8. PubMed
Kumar S, Mattan NS, deVellis J. Canavan disease: a white matter disorder. Ment Retard Devel Disabil Res Rev 2006;12:157-65. PubMed
Lupski J. Interruption of SOX10 function in myelinopathies. Ann Neurol. 2010;68:121-3. PubMed
van der Knaap, M. S. & Bugiani, M. Leukodystrophies: a proposed classification system based on pathological changes and pathogenetic mechanisms. Acta Neuropathol 2017; 134:351–382 PubMed .
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'Stupid and selfish' drivers warned to stop dropping off football fans on motorway
Football fans told to stop risking lives to save time on parking
By Harry Bullmore @HarryBullmore Reporter
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A POLICE officer has slammed the "stupid, selfish and dangerous" behaviour of drivers dropping off fans at the Amex Stadium.
Some people have been stopping in the middle of the A27 at Falmer, where the speed limit is 70mph, to let passengers out so they can attend Albion matches.
It is an attempt to save time and avoid having to park in the area as more than 30,000 people head to the stadium.
But officers are warning people are "risking their lives in doing so".
PC Tom Van Der Wee of the Sussex Police Roads Policing Unit was working when Albion faced West Ham last weekend.
He said: "Unbelievably some drivers have been stopping in the live lane of the A27 to drop off passengers.
"The only words to describe it are stupid, selfish and dangerous.
"Thankfully the vast majority of people used public transport or designated parking and drop offs.
"The people who I witnessed doing it will be receiving notice of intended prosecutions through the post."
His comments were reinforced by PC Darren Balkham, Sussex Police's liaison with Albion.
He said: "Ladies and gents. You know better than to do this.
"It will be the most expensive drop off not only monetary but more importantly risking you and your loved ones lives."
Sussex Police have since issued a statement warning drivers against attempting to drop off passengers on the A27.
A spokesman said: "We would remind people that this is a 70mph main road and even a quick drop off, at any time, could be extremely hazardous for the driver, their passengers and other road users.
"This is especially so on the occasional times when someone actually stops in one of the 'live' lanes and we would urge drivers to find somewhere safe to offload, even if it does mean a slightly longer walk."
Albion have also spoken out to encourage fans to sacrifice a shorter walk for their own safety.
A spokesman said: "We want all of our supporters to travel to and from the stadium safely.
"Therefore it is essential our supporters follow this advice from Sussex Police and do not endanger their own lives, and the lives of others.
"Fans being dropped off should always use the designated drop-off point in car park five at the University of Sussex.
"From there it is a short walk via the underpass to the stadium.
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Another month has passed and I'm done listing my April Favorites. Time flies really fast indeed. Before I go on with my list I would just like to extend my huge "thank you" for making IzzaGlino's views higher for the month of April. I am so happy of the daily views that this humble blog received last month and I will be very happy in you'll continue your support. As always I have the other blog, SavingsPinay if you are looking for financial posts.
Unfortunately, I only finished two out of the four books I've set to finish last month. But I am very happy that I finished two of the BEST books I've ever read in my entire life. Mario Puzo's The Godfather and Kathryn Stockett's The Help were two books that you'll surely need to include in your must-reads.
The Godfather- Reading this book makes you go crazy (in a good way). Every page will just blow your mind. It's the story of the Mafia leader, Don Vito Carleone and his family. They were considered as the leaders of the Sicilian Families because of the timeless political influence and the strategic intelligence of The Godfather himself, Don Carleone. I encourage you to read this book and also watch the movie and I bet the story will be in your heart forever.
The Help- Right after finishing the book I downloaded the movie and watched it. I love the interpretation and the actress that played the role of Aibeleen was so great. However, reading the book is as always the best option. The book offers far more substance to each character than the movie so if you've watched the movie I urge you to read the book too. It is a readable book that you'll even finish in one sitting. It got three story-tellers namely Aibeleen, Minny and Ms. Skeeter and each character gives life to a story that will make you smile and cry at the same time.
The faster/earlier you finish the book the better. Try not to miss a day without reading and dedicate an hour or two to finish any number of pages/chapters that you can finish.
Make reading a goal and more than just a fun activity. I believe the main reason why I failed on reading four books last month is because I didn't count book reading as a goal but just something that I will do if I have spare time. This month I want to change this and put book reading in my daily as well as monthly goals.
1. Last Month's Leftover- The Sicilian by Mario Puzo and The Tourist by Open Steinhauer.
These two books alone may took me two weeks to finish as they are really long and the letters were printed too little but I am positive to really finish the books as soon as possible.
2. Don't Sweat the Small Stuff by Richard Carlson. PH.D.
I just saw this book from a good friend's wall post and I knew I needed to buy one. Luckily I saw it on Book Sale so I immediately bought it. This isn't a novel but more of a collection of learning. The list includes 100 Lessons and priceless lessons, quotes and notes. I feel no pressure reading this book and I will be very happy finishing the book in just one sitting.
This is another self-help book that I found in Book Sale. It has powerful lessons on motivation and achieving your goals plus a worksheet. I am excited to read this book and answer the questions at the end of each chapter.
This is the newest addition to my collection of books that were turned into movie. I saw the movie when it was released in the Philippines so I have high expectation for the book.


If you come away with nothing else from one of co-owner Lonnie Atkinson's Village Juice Co. locations, it's this simple truth… "My whole goal was to show people that eating healthy can also taste good. When you are eating real ingredients, they're very filling, and your body knows how to use them. [Our food] really satisfies you," says Atkinson.
That mantra certainly seems to resonate with their loyal following as the local company continues to expand. Village Juice Co.'s simple menu of cold-pressed juices, nut milks, smoothies, smoothie bowls, toasts, and salads places an emphasis getting the most out of healthy, simple, high quality ingredients.
Atkinson originally came up with the idea for Village Juice Co. while working at a raw vegan restaurant in California. "I got super into health and wellness, and I really transformed the way that I ate," says Atkinson. "I kept going back to 'how can I make a career out of this?', because this is something I'm really passionate about." The partnership with Harvest Table Culinary Group was a great fit!
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Saleen celebrates 35 trips around the sun this year, and it's marking the occasion with a Mustang-based special edition.
The car is appropriately called the SA 35, for Saleen Automotive 35, and just 10 examples will be built.
These days, Saleen is actually an automobile manufacturer, but the company began with a focus on tuning Mustangs in 1983, with its first Mustang-based vehicle rolled out in 1984. Engineering largely surrounded better handling characteristics, which the SA 35, based on a Ford Mustang GT, also embodies.
In an announcement last week, Saleen said the SA 35 features a Racecraft R Code suspension to enhance the sixth-generation Mustang's handling chops. But, that's not all. Saleen also massaged the donor car's 5.0-liter V-8 to produce a 780 horsepower and 630 pound-feet of torque. The added ponies come from a Saleen exhaust system and supercharger.
2019 Saleen 35th Anniversary Edition Ford Mustang
Of course, the car dons trademark black, white, and yellow graphics, and the SA 35 also features special fenders and hood, a custom rear wing, and Saleen-designed forged aluminum wheels.
The interior of the car follows the black, yellow, and white motif with special badges marking the car's significance.
The 35th anniversary Saleen follows last year's special 302 Black Label Mustang. That car marked the 30th anniversary of winning the SCCA/Escort Endurance Championship; Saleen won the series' Driver, Manufacturer, Team, and Tire titles.
Concurrent with its various Mustang programs, Saleen is preparing for the S1 sports car's launch—the company's first standalone car since the S7 supercar exited production in 2009. The S1 will eventually ship from China, but to start, the car will be made in Mississippi. A 2.5-liter turbocharged inline-4 packs 450 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque.
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My apprentice and I decided to try and build kites to take to events. Naturally we wanted to create kites appropriate to the SCA history but had trouble finding much out there. We did eventually manage to create a couple of kites though they didn't fly very well. We have more work to do on them and it is a project we'll get back to.
In the meantime here are a few links that are of use in researching kites for the SCA period.


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Farewell to Mr Baker
by JGKilgarthAdmin
We wish a fond farewell to Mr Steven Baker who has moved on after 6 years as the Executive Head of Aspire Schools Federation. Steve… Read More »Farewell to Mr Baker
Running to Remember
Earlier this year, Steven Baker, our Executive Headteacher, started long distance running to raise awareness of the 25th anniversary of the Bosnian genocide. He ran every day in all weathers, fitting this in with his other daily commitments.
Coronavirus hampered Steve's planned visit to Bosnia in May half term when he was due to lead a delegation to Srebrenica. More than 8,000 Muslim men and boys were murdered there in July 1995 and Steve had planned to run down Sarajevo's notorious "Sniper's Alley". Read More »Running to Remember
Potential School Closures
You will appreciate that these are troubling times and would like to reassure you that our priority is the health and well-being of our pupils… Read More »Potential School Closures
Mr Baker recognised for his commitment to building a future without hate
The recent Srebrenica UK North West awards event saw Lord Nickbourne, Minister for Faith, presenting Steven Baker with a special award in recognition of his exceptional… Read More »Mr Baker recognised for his commitment to building a future without hate


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Canada urged to formally label China's Uyghur persecution as genocide
Steven ChaseSenior parliamentary reporter
In this Dec. 22, 2019, file photo, a man holds a sign during a rally to show support for Uyghurs and their fight for human rights in Hong Kong.Lee Jin-man/The Associated Press
The Conservatives are calling on the federal government to declare that China is committing genocide and crimes against humanity through its use of internment camps and forced sterilization for Muslim Uyghurs.
Conservative Party MPs note that not only did the U.S. State Department under former secretary of state Michael Pompeo declare on Jan. 19 that China is perpetrating genocide but new U.S. President Joe Biden's nominee for secretary of state, Antony Blinken, said later that he concurs.
Canada under the minority Liberal government has so far declined to take an official position on the matter. A House of Commons subcommittee in which the majority of members are from the governing Liberal Party released a statement last October declaring the persecution of the Uyghurs to be genocide, but this does not carry the official stamp of the Canadian government.
The UN Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide defines genocide as acts that include "imposing measures intended to prevent births within [a] group," as well as "causing serious bodily or mental harm to members of [a] group."
Conservative foreign affairs critic Michael Chong and Garnett Genuis, the party's international development and human-rights critic, released a statement Sunday urging Canada to officially condemn the treatment of Uyghurs and other ethnic and religious minority groups in Xinjiang. "These acts of genocide include systematic population control, sexual violence and mass detention," the MPs said.
Mr. Chong, in an interview, said the Conservatives will seek to put a motion describing China's treatment of Uyghurs as genocide to the House of Commons at the earliest opportunity.
"A number of bodies, including Canada's Subcommittee on International Human Rights, as well as two U.S. administrations, have now concluded that the government of China is committing acts of genocide and other crimes against humanity. These acts of genocide include systematic population control, sexual violence and mass detention,"
"These reports demonstrate in exhaustive detail the magnitude of abuses perpetrated by the government of China against Uyghurs and other Turkic Muslims, and are indicative of the government of China's escalating disregard for human rights and international law, including in Hong Kong, as well as with Tibetans, Falun Gong practitioners, Christians, and other ethnic and religious minorities."
The two MPs said their party calls on the Canadian government "to join the Biden administration in officially recognizing the Uyghur genocide" and to encourage recognition of this genocide by other allies so that countries can take "co-ordinated action in response to this genocide."
Relations between Canada and China have been strained since December, 2018, when Beijing locked up two Canadians – former diplomat Michael Kovrig and entrepreneur Michael Spavor – in apparent retaliation for Ottawa's arrest of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou on a U.S. extradition request.
Last week, Mr. Blinken, the Democratic nominee for Secretary of State, told his U.S. Senate confirmation hearing there was "no doubt" China posed the most significant challenge to the United States of any country, and added he believed there was a very strong foundation to build a bipartisan policy to stand up to Beijing.
Asked whether he agreed with Mr. Pompeo's assessment that China was committing genocide against minority Muslims, Mr. Blinken replied: "That would be my judgment as well."
"On the Uyghurs I think we're very much in agreement," the Biden nominee said last week. "The forcing of men, women and children into concentration camps, trying to, in effect, re-educate them to be adherents to the ideology of the Chinese Communist Party, all of that speaks to an effort to commit genocide."
Last August, a spokesman for the Biden campaign in a statement to Politico also described China's actions in Xinjiang as genocide.
Birth rates in Hotan and Kashgar, Uyghur-majority areas of Xinjiang fell more than 60 per cent between 2015 and 2018, the Associated Press has reported. The Xinjiang Health Commission has publicly called for population growth rates in some areas with large Uyghur communities to be brought considerably below 2016 levels, according to research by Adrian Zenz, a U.S.-based scholar and senior fellow in China studies at the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation.
"In Guma [Pishan] County, the 2019 family planning budget plan specifically called for 8,064 female sterilizations," Mr. Zenz wrote in a report last summer.
More than one million Uyghurs are in detention camps in Xinjiang province, facilities the Chinese government calls vocational and education training centres. Beijing defends its conduct by saying it's trying to stamp out extremism.
Tens of thousands of Uyghurs are also working under coercive conditions at Chinese factories, a mass use of forced labour that has been condemned by foreign governments around the word including Canada. The U.S. has already banned imports of cotton and tomato products from the Xinjiang region.
Canada's previous foreign affairs minster, François-Philippe Champagne, was reluctant to call China's actions genocide before he was moved out of the post on Jan. 12. Canada's new Foreign Affairs Minister, Marc Garneau, declined to say when asked by CBC News whether he believes what is happening to the Uyghurs constitutes genocide. "I will have the opportunity in the coming days to dig deeply in the portfolio and I probably will have more to say."
Earlier this month, the Canadian government announced what it called a "comprehensive approach" to "defending the rights of Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities" in China's Xinjiang province. But trade lawyers and human-rights advocates say the actions were more style than substance. Measures include the threat of denying companies trade support or financing if they are found to be complicit.
With a report from Reuters
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In the last few weeks, there has been increased discussions on Social Media regarding a Share Split.
If you aren't aware of what a share split is, this guide will be perfect for you, as I will be discussing this at length.
A Share Split will occur when Football Index come to the conclusion that Footballers prices are reaching levels which is potentially discouraging members from purchasing.
For example, Neymar is currently £13 to purchase, this could potentially discourage new members from purchasing him, as a lot of traders will be depositing 'recreational' amounts, up to £100.
If a trader deposited £100, they couldn't even get 10 Neymar Shares!
This is the reason that the Share Split discussions have been increasing recently, Adam Cole even discussed this at the Birmingham Trader Meet.
When a share split occurs, your players value will be halved, but you will receive double the shares. Dividend Payouts will also be affected, halving too.
Essentially, nothing will change for players that you own, I will run an example off showing that you won't make or lose any extra money.
Prior to Share Split – You own 1 x Hector Bellerin (Priced at £1 for Ease of Calculation), On a Treble Day he can earn £0.12 per share for Top Defender.
If Bellerin wins Top Defender, you will receive 2 x £0.06 payouts, as you now own 2 shares.
Both totals equate to £0.12.
To Confirm, a Share Split doesn't mean that your dividends payout WILL be less, although it looks on the surface like they have HALVED. This is because the Share Split doubles your Shares.
It's vital that you understand that the dividends payout will be halved, as many traders will think this means that Football Index are reducing the payouts, when in fact they have doubled the Shares you hold, meaning everything stays exactly the same.
Share Splits will be a new thing for lots of traders. I didn't fully understand them when I joined. I have no trading background before Football Index, so a lot of terms were new to me.
The biggest misinterpretation with the potential Share Split on Football Index, is that some traders think that Football Index would Split Shares, but keep the dividend payout the exact same. There is less than 0.00001% chance in this happening, Football Index has stabilised recently, players are worth what they are due to their dividend potential. For example, let's use Bellerin again, you own 100 and he's priced at £1, a £0.12 win would bring (£12) 12% Return on Investment, which is quite high, but relates to the chance of him winning dividends.
A share split which kept dividends the exact same amount would thus double the Return on Investment of EVERY player on the Index.
You now own 200 Bellerin at £0.50 a share, a £0.12 win would now bring in a 24% Return on Investment.
As much as I would love them to keep dividends the same, it's not going to happen.
It would lead to a complete frenzy on the Index, as I mentioned above players prices are stable, and sitting near their expected price : dividend potential ratio. If they were to keep the dividends the same, we will essentially see the players share prices DOUBLE to the level they are at now already.
I personally would take a loan for a million pound if this were to happen, as players prices would be guaranteed to double to the level they are at now.
But, I need to confirm DIVIDENDS WILL BE REDUCED IF A SHARE SPLIT OCCURS.
There are many benefits to a Share Split.
All players on the index instantly gain 'eye value'. With traders having seen Neymar at over £13, they would snap him up at £6.50, regardless on the dividends on offer. Neymar has increased £2 since being injured, yet only won media buzz once!
It attracts new users. A lot of traders on Football Index come from gambling backgrounds. They aren't going to be able to add Thousands at a time, so it would be more beneficial for recreational traders to be able to add players at lower prices.
A share split will also help the further growth of the Index, which means more money in the Index and ultimately, profits all around!
As the index grows, the F.I Bosses will need to keep traders interested. Ultimately, I can see a share split coming, then in the distant future, they will double the dividend payouts again, this is the natural way to cope with the Index growth and keep all traders excited.
Dividends are reduced. This won't matter as much to existing traders, as your 100 Shares in Neymar at £13, now become 200 at £6.50, which mean dividend payouts are the same. However, if you're a new trader who is used to placing exhilarating accumulator bets to win Thousands, would you be excited by a potential 1p dividend win?
Ultimately, I think that new customers would be disheartened to invest so much money for a 1p return, EVEN though it's the exact same as paying double the money, for double the return.
Reduced Dividends aren't as exciting for New Traders, but the Index has coped well with Share Splits before.
Ultimately, this will happen as the natural growth of the Index would put players at £20+ without it!
Thanks to all the Twitter users who have contributed towards this post with their insight and opinions.
For the record, 76% of Traders voted FOR a share split.
Thanks for showing me Football Index, my £2500 investment has just been withdrawn… now it's £7000!
I was glad to put my Football knowledge to use. I only deposited £80 but had great fun trading footballers.
I heard about Football Index on talksport, but thought I would comment my success story here. I purchased Messi at £5, just sold 200 shares in him for £8!
I only put £100 in to test if it's legit.. Just received £140 in my account. 40% ROI. Not bad will deposit more now!


The 2nd round of 2018 XRS Germany was held at the permanent track of MCRT-Aschaffenburg. It was the last time the race took place at this facility since the track is likely to be closed in the first quarter of 2019. However a new, bigger and even better track will be build near the old one. Stay tuned for that.
Even tough the team did a great job. Organisation was good and the race track was prepared fine. As the track is known for its small technical layout it demanded a lot from all drivers to make all clean runs. The classes run were Touring Car Stock, 1/12 GT Pan Car, Touring Car FWD and Formula 1. Most of the drivers already started on Saturday with free practice on the schedule all day long. In the evening a new dinner was organized for all who wanted to join.
(and driver) showing outstanding performance. In Formula One Johannes F. dominated the field with his XRAY X1. In 1/12 GT Pan Car Felix R. Was the driver topping the lists followed by Benedikt N. With his XRAY X12.
of pure fighting, but everything stayed fair. Thank you for that it made a lot of fun!
Formula One Johannes Fecher took a tone-to-tone win in A1 and A2 to seal the deal.
FWD was quite the same story as Formula A1 with Harald S. taking the win in with a really good performance. In A2, Harald Schmittgen had some really intense, but still fair fights. In the end he was able to withstand the enormous pressure set by 2nd place runner Dirk Keller. So this one was decided right after A2 as well!
Benedikt Neubert took the win with his XRAY X12. In A2, Benedikt was able to repeat his performance of A1 again which made it the third class the winner was decided after A2 already!


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The Vatican City women's national football team is the  team that represents Vatican City in association football and is under the control of the Vatican Amateur Sports Association, headquartered in the Vatican's Cortile di San Damaso. Gianfranco Guadagnoli, an Italian, is the current head coach, in addition to being the coach of the men's national team. Susan Volpini is the current manager.

History
At Vatican Family Day in June 2018, a group of women organized to play football against each other as the male employees had done for years. Soon after they competed in a tournament organized by the Bambino Gesù Hospital.

The national representative team was first formed in 2019 and played its first match on 26 May of that year. The team took on A.S. Roma of the women's Serie A, the highest level of women's football in Italy. The Vatican side lost 0–10 at the Campo Pio XI.

On 7 June 2019 the team played their first "away" match, traveling across Rome to face the women's team of Serie D club A.S.D. Trastevere Calcio. Despite the 1–3 defeat, the Vatican City team earned a penalty kick which was converted for the team's first-ever goal.

After several months of preparation and planning, the team traveled to Austria to face Wiener Landesliga (women's third division) side FC Mariahilf at a stadium in Simmering in Vienna on 22 June 2019 as part of the club's twentieth anniversary. However, the match was abandoned after several FCM players displayed pro-choice t-shirts under their jerseys during the playing of Vatican City's national anthem.

Players
As of 2018 there are approximately 800 female employees of Vatican City. The squad consists of female Vatican employees and wives and daughters of Vatican employees. In 2019, about 20 to 25 women between the ages of 25 and 50 comprised the squad. There were only lay workers and no nuns on the squad but nuns are welcome to play. Although most team members are merely amateur players, some, such as Cameroonian captain Eugenie Tcheugoue, have played at higher levels.

Team image

Kits and crest
As of 2019 the team wears an all yellow Givova top with the Sport Association logo in the center of the chest.

Home stadium
The Vatican City women's national football team plays their home matches on the Campo Pio XI.

Results and fixtures
The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

Legend

2019

Coaching staff

Current coaching staff

Notable players

  Eugenie Tcheugoue - captain

Manager history

See also
Sport in Vatican City
Vatican City men's national football team
Campionato della Città del Vaticano
List of football clubs in Vatican City
Index of Vatican City-related articles

References

European national and official selection-teams not affiliated to FIFA
Women

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