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MIS: Malicious nodes identification scheme in network-coding-based peer-to-peer streaming
Qiyan Wang, Long Vu, Klara Nahrstedt, Himanshu Khurana
Coordinated Science Lab
Information Trust Institute
Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology
Carle Illinois College of Medicine
Network coding has been shown to be capable of greatly improving quality of service in P2P live streaming systems (e.g., IPTV). However, network coding is vulnerable to pollution attacks where malicious nodes inject into the network bogus data blocks that are combined with other legitimate blocks at downstream nodes, leading to incapability of decoding the original blocks and substantial degradation of network performance. In this paper, we propose a novel approach to limiting pollution attacks by rapidly identifying malicious nodes. Our scheme can fully satisfy the requirements of live streaming systems, and achieves much higher efficiency than previous schemes. Each node in our scheme only needs to perform several hash computations for an incoming block, incurring very small computational latency. The space overhead added to each block is only 20 bytes. The verification information given to each node is independent of the streaming content and thus does not need to be redistributed. The simulation results based on real PPLive channel overlays show that the process of identifying malicious nodes only takes a few seconds even in the presence of a large number of malicious nodes.
2010 Proceedings IEEE INFOCOM
https://doi.org/10.1109/INFCOM.2010.5462226
IEEE INFOCOM 2010 - San Diego, CA, United States
Proceedings - IEEE INFOCOM
IEEE INFOCOM 2010
Network coding
Wang, Q., Vu, L., Nahrstedt, K., & Khurana, H. (2010). MIS: Malicious nodes identification scheme in network-coding-based peer-to-peer streaming. In 2010 Proceedings IEEE INFOCOM [5462226] (Proceedings - IEEE INFOCOM). https://doi.org/10.1109/INFCOM.2010.5462226
MIS : Malicious nodes identification scheme in network-coding-based peer-to-peer streaming. / Wang, Qiyan; Vu, Long; Nahrstedt, Klara; Khurana, Himanshu.
2010 Proceedings IEEE INFOCOM. 2010. 5462226 (Proceedings - IEEE INFOCOM).
Wang, Q, Vu, L, Nahrstedt, K & Khurana, H 2010, MIS: Malicious nodes identification scheme in network-coding-based peer-to-peer streaming. in 2010 Proceedings IEEE INFOCOM., 5462226, Proceedings - IEEE INFOCOM, IEEE INFOCOM 2010, San Diego, CA, United States, 3/14/10. https://doi.org/10.1109/INFCOM.2010.5462226
Wang Q, Vu L, Nahrstedt K, Khurana H. MIS: Malicious nodes identification scheme in network-coding-based peer-to-peer streaming. In 2010 Proceedings IEEE INFOCOM. 2010. 5462226. (Proceedings - IEEE INFOCOM). https://doi.org/10.1109/INFCOM.2010.5462226
Wang, Qiyan ; Vu, Long ; Nahrstedt, Klara ; Khurana, Himanshu. / MIS : Malicious nodes identification scheme in network-coding-based peer-to-peer streaming. 2010 Proceedings IEEE INFOCOM. 2010. (Proceedings - IEEE INFOCOM).
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Emerand Prosper Marie Joseph  Bardoul est un homme politique né le  à Nantes et mort le  à Marsac-sur-Don. Il est élu député de la Loire-Inférieure en 1936 et appartient au groupe parlementaire de la Fédération républicaine.

Biographie

Famille
Sa mère, Paule-Marie-Louise Leroux, née en 1868 à Nozay et morte en 1954 à Nantes, fille d'un militaire, notaire à Ancenis et propriétaire à Nozay, est titulaire du brevet d'études supérieures, tandis que son père, Emerand-Pierre-Marie Bardoul, né en 1863 à Legé et mort en 1934 à Marsac-sur-Don, fils d'un percepteur des contributions directes, est avocat au barreau de Nantes, maire de Marsac-sur-Don et conseiller général du canton de Guémené-Penfao. Il a un frère et quatre sœurs. En 1921, il épouse Adèle Rodes, fille du général Antoine Rodes, gouverneur des Invalides entre 1944 et 1951, et nièce de François Labrousse, sénateur de la Corrèze. Ils ont quatre enfants.

Carrière professionnelle
Issu de l'externat des Enfants-Nantais, Emerand Bardoul entre à la faculté de droit de Paris, où il obtient le titre de docteur en droit en 1919, et intègre l'École libre des sciences politiques, dont il sort diplômé. Après avoir échoué au concours de l'auditorat du Conseil d'État, il devient auditeur à la Cour des comptes en 1921. En 1926, il dirige le secrétariat particulier du ministre de la Guerre, le général Guillaumat, et devient secrétaire de la Cour des comptes. En 1928, il est président de la conférence Molé-Tocqueville. Lorsqu'il est élu à l'Assemblée, en 1936, il se met en congé de la Cour des comptes, qu'il réintègre en 1947.

Carrière politique
Succédant à son père, mort en août 1934, il est élu, en septembre 1934, maire de Marsac-sur-Don et conseiller général du canton de Guémené-Penfao. Il se présente à la députation dans la circonscription de Châteaubriant, et est élu le 26 avril 1936, en battant au premier tour le député sortant Ernest Bréant par  contre .

En 1936, il vote contre la loi instituant la semaine de  et, le 10 juillet 1940, il vote en faveur de la remise des pleins pouvoirs au Maréchal Pétain.

Pendant l'Occupation, Emerand Bardoul demeure maire de Marsac-sur-Don. Il se représente aux élections municipales de 1945, amenant ainsi le Jury d'honneur à se prononcer sur le maintien de son inéligibilité, consécutive à son vote du , en faveur du projet de loi constitutionnelle.

Par sa décision du 14 octobre 1945, le Jury d'honneur reconnaît les services rendus à la Résistance par l'ancien député de la Loire-Inférieure et le relève de son inéligibilité. Emerand Bardoul conserve donc le bénéfice de son élection comme conseiller municipal et maire de Marsac-sur-Don, mandats qui lui sont renouvelés en 1947, 1953, 1959, 1965 et 1971. Cependant, il n'est plus candidat à des élections nationales.

Distinctions
Caporal d'infanterie lors de la Première Guerre mondiale, Emerand Bardoul reçoit la croix de guerre 1914-1918 avec étoile de bronze. Il est fait officier de l'ordre national de la Légion d'honneur en 1954.

Publications
Essai sur l'apprentissage industriel en France, Paris, Sirey 1919

Notes et références

Voir aussi

Bibliographie
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Articles connexes
 Liste des députés de la Loire-Atlantique

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Député de la Loire-Inférieure (Troisième République)
Député de la seizième législature de la Troisième République
Personnalité de la Fédération républicaine
Élève de l'École libre des sciences politiques
Naissance en décembre 1892
Naissance à Nantes
Naissance dans la Loire-Inférieure
Décès en novembre 1980
Décès à 87 ans
Décès dans la Loire-Atlantique
Officier de la Légion d'honneur
Titulaire de la croix de guerre 1914-1918
Titulaire de la médaille militaire
Conseiller référendaire à la Cour des comptes
Conseiller général de la Loire-Atlantique
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Mauves (en francès Mauves) és un municipi francès, situat al departament de l'Ardecha i a la regió d'Alvèrnia-Roine-Alps. L'any 2007 tenia 1.129 habitants.

Demografia

Població
El 2007 la població de fet de Mauves era de 1.129 persones. Hi havia 450 famílies de les quals 115 eren unipersonals (69 homes vivint sols i 46 dones vivint soles), 135 parelles sense fills, 162 parelles amb fills i 38 famílies monoparentals amb fills.

La població ha evolucionat segons el següent gràfic:

Habitants censats

Habitatges
El 2007 hi havia 516 habitatges, 450 eren l'habitatge principal de la família, 20 eren segones residències i 46 estaven desocupats. 429 eren cases i 84 eren apartaments. Dels 450 habitatges principals, 319 estaven ocupats pels seus propietaris, 123 estaven llogats i ocupats pels llogaters i 8 estaven cedits a títol gratuït; 1 tenia una cambra, 33 en tenien dues, 47 en tenien tres, 112 en tenien quatre i 257 en tenien cinc o més. 354 habitatges disposaven pel capbaix d'una plaça de pàrquing. A 173 habitatges hi havia un automòbil i a 250 n'hi havia dos o més.

Piràmide de població
La piràmide de població per edats i sexe el 2009 era:

Economia
El 2007 la població en edat de treballar era de 775 persones, 573 eren actives i 202 eren inactives. De les 573 persones actives 519 estaven ocupades (286 homes i 233 dones) i 54 estaven aturades (25 homes i 29 dones). De les 202 persones inactives 73 estaven jubilades, 73 estaven estudiant i 56 estaven classificades com a «altres inactius».

Ingressos
El 2009 a Mauves hi havia 469 unitats fiscals que integraven 1.170 persones, la mediana anual d'ingressos fiscals per persona era de 17.212 €.

Activitats econòmiques
Dels 38 establiments que hi havia el 2007, 1 era d'una empresa alimentària, 1 d'una empresa de fabricació de material elèctric, 2 d'empreses de fabricació d'altres productes industrials, 9 d'empreses de construcció, 8 d'empreses de comerç i reparació d'automòbils, 4 d'empreses d'hostatgeria i restauració, 4 d'empreses d'informació i comunicació, 4 d'empreses de serveis, 3 d'entitats de l'administració pública i 2 d'empreses classificades com a «altres activitats de serveis».

Dels 12 establiments de servei als particulars que hi havia el 2009, 1 era un taller de reparació d'automòbils i de material agrícola, 3 guixaires pintors, 2 fusteries, 3 lampisteries, 1 electricista, 1 perruqueria i 1 restaurant.

Dels 2 establiments comercials que hi havia el 2009, 1 era una botiga de menys de 120 m² i 1 una peixateria.

L'any 2000 a Mauves hi havia 33 explotacions agrícoles que ocupaven un total de 240 hectàrees.

Equipaments sanitaris i escolars
El 2009 hi havia 2 escoles elementals.

Poblacions més properes
El següent diagrama mostra les poblacions més properes.

Referències

 Résumé statistique Fitxa resum de dades estadístiques de Mauves a l'INSEE.
 Évolution et structure de la population Fitxa amb el detall de dades de Mauves a l'INSEE
 France par commune Dades detallades de tots els municipis de França accessibles a partir del mapa.

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Gallup police Chief Franklin Boyd said his officers and volunteers got to make some really special deliveries Wednesday, with boxes of food to families who need it.Chief Boyd said it all started about three weeks ago. Someone contacted the police department, saying if anyone knows who needs help in the community, it's police officers. "Just to see a family in need when you respond to an incident and you see the children there, it's obvious that they're in need," the chief said. The anonymous donor asked police to come up with a list. On Wednesday, families got a gift card for groceries, along with a box filled with food, including ham, eggs, a pie and salad. "One mother broke down very thankful and she said if not for these food boxes, she had nothing planned for Christmas," Chief Boyd said. By the end of the day, 60 families had boxes of food. The police department gave out all the food from the anonymous donor.
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Gallup police Chief Franklin Boyd said his officers and volunteers got to make some really special deliveries Wednesday, with boxes of food to families who need it.
Chief Boyd said it all started about three weeks ago. Someone contacted the police department, saying if anyone knows who needs help in the community, it's police officers.
"Just to see a family in need when you respond to an incident and you see the children there, it's obvious that they're in need," the chief said.
The anonymous donor asked police to come up with a list.
On Wednesday, families got a gift card for groceries, along with a box filled with food, including ham, eggs, a pie and salad.
"One mother broke down very thankful and she said if not for these food boxes, she had nothing planned for Christmas," Chief Boyd said.
By the end of the day, 60 families had boxes of food. The police department gave out all the food from the anonymous donor.


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The Scary of Sixty-First
Director - Dasha Nekrasova - 2021
"Thoroughly sanitised movie"
This shallow American horror film delving into the world of conspiracy theories is deeply hampered by student-level acting - from the Berlinale
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I am not thrilled to say hat the scariest thing about this horror movie is the acting. It's so bad it brings back suppressed memories of watching student plays in people's basements. While everyone is forgiven for their first experiments in literature and movie-making, it's another thing to bring work this terrible to a platform like the Berlinale. While the role of a festival is to provoke and inspire, to put strange and challenging work onto the screen, this film barely registers on an intellectual level either, hampered by amateur dramatics so poor they wouldn't pass in a panto. It seriously puts into question the credibility of the festival, kowtowing to fake American culture wars that have no basis in the real world.
Whatever The Scary of Sixty-First is trying to do, you have to first be invested in extremely online American pop culture theories to glean any meaning out of its horrors. It's about billionaire pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, who died in the Metropolitan Correctional Centre in New York on August 10th 2019. The official verdict is that he killed himself, yet the evidence surrounding his death is so screwy that many people on the internet claim he was murdered to cover up a larger conspiracy involving the likes of Prince Andrew and the Clintons.
The other thing to know is that it's directed by Dasha Nekrasova, one half of the Red Scare podcast, who say cool stuff like Putin is their "daddy" and that climate change is a "bourgeois eschatology". Their podcast is pretty sad, containing only minimal interest if all you do is care about in-fighting within tired leftist American politics.
Together its the perfect provocation (for Americans) — but take away the context, focus entirely on the film itself, and what you are left with is a giallo homage that falls flat on almost every level. It starts promising enough, with a rising synth score and a fast-paced survey of New York's streets that drain it of any charm. But when the characters, odd-ball friends Addie (Betsey Brown) and Noelle (Madeline Quinn) start talking, my heart sunk, both actors talking like they're just about to pause, swear and ask for their lines again.
They have just moved into a new apartment, which gives off a strong Polanski-vibe, with weird entrances and exits. It's downright peculiar, confirmed when The Girl (Dasha Nekrasova) turns up saying that it used to be a flophouse where Epstein either raped or killed his victims. Soon the spirit of the notorious pedophile is everywhere, turning the film into an orgiastic feast of depravity and death. At many times, in its writhing, gesticulating, shouting and screaming, it feels like it's trying to channel the masterpiece Possession (1981). That film starred Isabelle Adjani and Sam Neill. This film doesn't. It shows.
It doesn't help that these characters are also extremely annoying. They're edgy in a kind of 12-year-old-with-a-big-brother way, saying "faggot", "retarded" and "cuck" with absolute glee, barely hiding the sophomore smugness of the screenplay. I wasn't offended — cause there's nothing offensive in the film, despite its attempts to challenge cultural norms — just tired. Very, very tired.
Ultimately, the film suggests that Epstein is now the new big bad of our modern society. In actuality, he was a sad and pathetic man and very few people will mourn his death. It's this kind of American-centric view in a world containing leaders such as 'daddy' Vladimir Putin, Alexander Lukashenko, Xi Jingping and Mohammed bin Salman, that make you realise how much of the culture war is a pathetic distraction. And if that was the aim of the film, then I guess it actually succeeded!
It's fun to delve into and even satirise conspiracy theories: something expertly rendered in the loop shaggy comedy Under The Silver Lake, Adam Curtis documentaries and even Oliver Stone's JFK. It's not fun, however, to have Reddit facts quoted to you, along with repeats of YouTube videos that are easily available to the public. It's a bit like being cornered in party with the biggest boor imaginable, unable to pivot the conversation to something jovial like football or the weather.
Maybe there's another extra joke layered in there about the nature of easily believing conspiracy theories. Maybe the bad acting is another post-ironic joke. Maybe I missed the point entirely. Whatever it is, I'm not going to waste my time finding out.
The Scary of Sixty-First plays in the Encounters strand of the Berlinale, running digitally from 1st to 5th March.
The Last Forest (A Última Floresta)
Luiz Bolognesi
Arun A. K. - 01-03-2021
The ancient Yanomami people live in harmony and balance with the environment, but their very existence is once again under threat thanks to Bolsonaro's murderous regime - from the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival [Read More...]
The World After Us (Le monde après nous)
Louda Ben Salah-Cazanas
The story of a writer as a young man is excellently compressed into a sleek 84 minutes in this affecting French film - from the Berlinale [Read More...]
Brother's Keeper (Okul Tıraşı)
Ferit Karahan
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Can Manchester City Be The Next "Invincibles"? If Not, Are Manchester United Good Enough To Catch Them?
Posted: October 30, 2017 in Arsenal, Chelsea, European Football, Football, Manchester City, Manchester United, Opinion, Premier League, Religion, The FA Cup
Tags: Arsene Wenger, Jose Mourinho, Paul Pogba, Pep Guardiola
Back in 2003, when stubborn old man was quite a good manager, his team managed to go through an entire season without losing a single game in the Premier League.
Back in the 1880's, when stubborn old man was just a small garçon in Strasbourg, Preston North End managed to go through an entire season without losing a single game in both the league and the cup. In doing so they were, and still are, the only one of the seven double winners to achieve the task without losing a game. They also won the cup without conceding a goal.
There is a slight chance that the Arsenal achievement could be matched by Manchester City this season. There is a much slighter chance that the Preston achievement could be matched but City's defence probably isn't good enough for that one.
The toughest game City have faced so far was the Chelsea match at Stamford Bridge. As the reigning champions this was one where a loss would have been no great surprise. They came through, however, with flying colours and dominated the game despite the winning scoreline only being 0-1.
They may face tougher games and, indeed, they may even lose easier games, who knows? But this team, assembled by Pep Guardiola, certainly seems to have the capabilities to go the season undefeated.
The telling factor is that they are winning games, either reasonably comfortably or very comfortably, whilst being without Vincent Kompany and, occasionally, Sergio Agüero.
In the past, the absence of either of these players was usually the start of an inconsistent streak of form during which games that should have been won were drawn and games that should have been drawn were lost.
This time around though, they are winning with and without those two players. In fact, Kevin De Bruyne is, at present, arguably their most valuable player and the one whose absence would negatively affect results the most.
So barring a major injury crisis there does not appear to be any reason why City could not achieve the feat of remaining undefeated throughout the season.
Even so it is still a huge ask so another question springs to mind. If City are to have a blip at some stage, are Manchester United suitably equipped to catch them?
The gap between the two currently stands at five points with City having a superior goal difference which, effectively, stretches the gap to six. This obviously means that City would have to lose two games, which looks unlikely at the moment, and United would have to win two corresponding games.
We don't see a problem with United winning if City were to lose occasionally, it just seems too much of a stretch to expect City to lose enough games and United to win enough games to make a difference over the course of a season.
Having said that, bigger leads than City's have been lost before and the crunch period in the Premier League usually begins after Christmas.
The other factor is the games against each other. If the derby games are drawn or City win one of them, then there is no change to the situation. However, if United were to win them both, which may he asking quite a lot, then the current gap would be wiped out immediately.
The simple fact of the matter is that City need to slip up. If they don't then nobody can catch them, never mind United.
If they do slip up, United may well be better equipped to take advantage by the time the January transfer window ends. At present, they still seem a little lightweight and, whilst still picking up points, appear to have struggled more without the likes of Paul Pogba, Marouane Fellaini and Eric Bailly.
They will also have Zlatan Ibrahimović back which will give them another option so, assuming they make at least one signing in the next window we can see them giving City a run for their money.
This assumes, as we said earlier, that City have a bad spell which Pep Guardiola will be doing his utmost to avoid.
Tottenham Hotspur Are The Only Member Of The "Big Six" Not To Win
It's Champion's League Week Again!


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Portuguese Women Writers of the Early 20th Century as Transnational Literary and Cultural Mediators
Edfeldt, Chatarina
Dalarna University, School of Humanities and Media Studies, Portuguese. (Literature, Identity and Transculturality)ORCID iD: 0000-0003-2008-4873
2017 (English)Conference paper, Oral presentation with published abstract (Refereed)
In 1905, the writer, publicist and cultural figure Ana de Castro Osório sent a copy of her book Às Mulheres Portuguesas (considered to be the first Portuguese Feminist Manifest) to a friend and colleague in Sweden with this dedication: "provando-lhe a minha admiração e eterna estima e denunciando ao seu espírito os grandes males do meu país". The friend was Göran Björkman, a highly prominent figure within the Swedish cultural establishment; special advisor on the Romance languages to the Nobel Committee on literature; and a main translator of these languages into Swedish. The correspondence that took place between them (from 1900-1920) reveals a dialogue exchanging ideas on Portuguese literature and culture. This is one example of how a women writer from the early 20th century functioned as a transnational literary mediator promoting Portuguese culture across national borders.
Recent literary studies aspiring to revitalize the research areas of literary history and criticism have made a so-called "transcultural turn": an attempt to move away from the narrow scope of conceptualizing literature and authors within a national framework, and to view literary production more like a global and transcultural network of cultural exchange. One way of broadening the scope of literary history and production is to investigate and recognize the importance of cultural and literary mediators in the process of how literature has travelled across borders.
Portuguese women writers of the early 20th century, due to gender politics, encountered obstacles to being recognized in the national canon formation, and this also affected the possibility of their literature being translated into other languages. This paper will revisit the archives to consider the role of these writers as important cultural and literary mediators, with examples from the cultural exchange between Portugal and Sweden. The aim of the paper is twofold: to provide examples of how these women writers - as literary and cultural mediators - contributed to the shaping of Portuguese culture; and also to contribute to a theoretical discussion that, through the lens of gender, broadens the perspective and scope of literary history production in order to achieve inclusiveness.
URN: urn:nbn:se:du-25854OAI: oai:DiVA.org:du-25854DiVA, id: diva2:1135506
Transnational Portuguese Women Artists Conference,16-18 March 2017. Wadham College, Oxford
http://www.mod-langs.ox.ac.uk/news/2017/03/13/transnational-portuguese-women-artists-conference


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Third edition of Katara International Arabian Horse Festival - KIAHF 2023
News Date:Sunday, 22 January 2023
Doha-Katara
Under the generous patronage of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Katara Cultural Village Foundation launched the third edition of the Katara International Arabian Horse Festival - KIAHF 2023 in cooperation with Qatar Equestrian Federation (QEF) and Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC) at the Katara Beach from February 1-11, 2023.
The launch was announced at a press conference held at the Katara Amphitheater on Monday evening in the presence of HE Prof. Khalid bin Ibrahim Al-Sulaiti, Chairman of the KIAHF Organizing Committee, and General Manager, Katara Cultural Village Foundation; and Bader Al Darwish, KIAHF Title Show Manager, and President, Qatar Equestrian Federation.
The representatives of KIAHF 2023 sponsors also present on the occasion included HE Sheikh Faleh bin Nawaf Al-Thani, Managing Director, NBK; Mohamed Mousa Al-Namla, Deputy CEO Business Support, Services & Human Resources, Ahli Bank; Ali Attiq Al-Abdulla, Head of Media Relations & CSR, Vodafone; Awn Zureikat, Chief Operating Officer, Ali Bin Ali Luxury; Ahmed Al Jarboey, Chief Operating Officer, QIC; Dr. Noora Yousef Bu-Helaiqa, CEO & Founder of Qommunication PR and Marketing, Qommunication; Hamad Al Suwaidi, CEO, White Event; and Nada Khamis Al Sulaiti, CEO, Hairaat.
HE Professor Khalid bin Ibrahim Al-Sulaiti said: "Katara was keen to launch the third edition of the festival with all its elements of leadership, excellence and success, all in order to embody the bright history, revive the ancient culture and enrich the authentic heritage of the Qatari equestrian sport. We have harnessed all capabilities to organize the festival at the highest level."
He also stressed that "the third edition of the Katara International Arabian Horse Festival will witness a remarkable development at all levels and pointed out that the festival enjoys a large and growing international interest reflected in the volume of international participation with the best and finest ancient horse breeds that will be transported from different continents of the world."
HE also announced that Qatar will host the World Championship for Purebred Arabian Horses in December 2023 – a result of an agreement signed by Katara with the National Center for Agricultural Exhibitions and Competitions in France. Katara will host the 2023 and 2025 editions of the championship to be held for the first time outside France in 40 years.
Bader Al Darwish, President, Qatar Equestrian Federation, said, "This version of KIAHF will witness a remarkable development at all levels as the number of horses registered so far has reached 481 horses, and registration is still open for the newborn category."
He pointed out that the prizes awarded for the festival championships amounted to 17,083,500 Qatari riyals this year, in addition to in-kind prizes awarded to the first places. A total prize of 13,900,000 Qatari riyals has been allocated for the Title Show, in addition to valuable in-kind prizes provided by the sponsors.
The Arabian Peninsula Horse Championship will have a Total Prize of 3,093,500 Qatari riyals in addition to in-kind prizes provided by the sponsors besides the legend prizes and the special prize.
He also explained that work has been done in this edition to bring about changes in the method of arbitration, which will have a positive impact on the course of the competitions and their strength.
Sheikh Faleh bin Nawaf Al Thani, MD of Nasser Bin Khaled Group, said: "We continue the path of brilliance and success with this distinguished festival, which has become an important station on the agenda of events in Qatar. This new edition of the Katara International Arabian Horse Festival continues to highlight the beauty, distinction and originality of Arabian horses and their uniqueness in the world, which contributes to preserving our cultural and civilizational heritage."
Ali Attiq Al-Abdulla, Head of Media Relations & CSR, Vodafone, thanked the Katara Cultural Village and its President His Excellency Dr. Khalid bin Ibrahim Al-Sulaiti as well partners Qatar Equestrian Federation and Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club.
"I appreciate their dedication and hard work in organizing the Katara International Arabian Horse Festival, which has become a global event awaited by those interested in sports and events for purebred Arabian horses," he said.
"On my own behalf and on behalf of Vodafone Qatar, I would like to express our pleasure to renew our sponsorship of the third edition of the Katara International Arabian Horse Festival, as the official Telecom partner.
Ahmed Al Jarboey, COO, QIC, said: "Given the position of Qatar Insurance Group as a leading Qatari company, we realize that we have to play a fundamental role in supporting the Qatar National Vision 2030. That is why we are pleased to once again be the Platinum Sponsor of the Katara International Arabian Horse Festival."
KIAHF is considered one of the most prestigious, luxurious and largest of international festivals showcasing purebred Arabian horses. KIAHF 2023 will comprise the Katara Arabian Peninsula Horse Show, the prestigious Katara International Horse Festival Title Show, and The Auction, during the eleven-day extravaganza carrying a total purse of 17,083,500 Qatari Riyals.
Attracting entries from all over the world, KIAHF 2023 Title Show will see horses from Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, Jordan, Kuwait, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sweden, United Arab Emirates, USA and Uruguay.
As many as 481 horses would be participating – this includes 273 horses from 18 countries including Qatar for the prestigious Title Show, and 208 entries from 10 countries for the KIAHF Arabian Peninsula Horse Show. A large number of entries are also expected for The Auction – witnessed and attended by connoisseurs of equestrian.
The State of Qatar has been known as a global center for Arabian horses and equestrian sports being a pioneer in caring for and protecting the purebred Arabian horses which has strengthened its position in this field. KIAHF represents one of the most important sporting events in the field of equestrian and furthers the rich heritage by promoting the status of purebred and unique Arabian horses at various local, regional and international levels.
Horse owners and breeders, individuals and associations that own equestrian training centers and those concerned with Arabian horse institutions benefit greatly from the opportunity by participating in the largest gathering of purebred Arabian horses at KIAHF which provides them with the platform to develop their business by meeting major stakeholders in the equestrian industry.
Horse owners and breeders participate with confidence in KIAHF where the highest standards of integrity and fairness are applied, and the championships are subject to arbitration systems according to specified standards and clear rules globally recognized by the ECAHO (European Conference of Arab Horse Organizations) and with an international jury of judges.
KIAHF is also marked by a variety of accompanying events including live art shows and paintings that highlight purebred Arabian horses including a photo competition, organized for a group of professional and amateur photographers for the best pictures of horses in action at KIAHF 2023.
The picturesque Katara beach will also host several art exhibitions, including painting exhibition on saddles, and free drawing exhibition related to horses. A distinguished and creative group of Qatari and resident artists, from the Arab Gulf countries and other participating countries participate in these exhibitions.


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Birds and reptiles cry similar tears to humans, says new research
By Lauren Kent, CNN
Published 12:19 AM EDT, Thu August 13, 2020
A researcher collects tears from a turquoise-fronted amazon. Although the tears of mammals like dogs and horses are more similar to humans, there are similar amounts of electrolyte fluid in the tears or birds, reptiles and humans.
Courtesy Arianne P. Oriá
Birds and reptiles may not resemble humans in many ways, but they cry similar tears.
The composition of human tears is well known, but until now, there was very little research into the composition and structures of tears in reptiles, birds and other mammals.
This image shows an African grey parrot returning a token to the researcher.
Anastasia Krasheninnikova
It's not just humans and apes who help each other. Parrots do too
That lack of research could be considered a crying shame since understanding the makeup of various species' tears can give insight into better eye treatments for both people and animals, as well as improve our understanding of animals' evolutionary adaptations, according to a new study in Frontiers in Veterinary Science.
Researchers in Brazil collected samples of healthy animals' tears from seven species of birds and reptiles, including macaws, hawks, owls and parrots, as well as tortoises, caimans and sea turtles.
"It's important to understand healthy animals in order to treat sick animals, because species depend on their vision," said lead study author Arianne Oriá, a professor of clinical veterinary medicine at the Federal University of Bahia in Salvador, Brazil. "Animals are not able to live without vision in the wild. A sea turtle without vision will die."
Humans also need to have what researchers call a healthy "ocular surface" – the outer layer of the eye, including the cornea, the tears and the edges of the eyelids. Otherwise they will have a lot of discomfort, redness and itching, or possibly even more severe vision problems.
A researcher collects tears from a broad-snouted caiman. The team collected tears from captive animals in conservation centers around the world in the least stressful way possible.
The new study found both similarities and differences to human tears that could be key to veterinary treatments and eye disease. Although the tears of mammals like dogs and horses are more similar to humans, there are similar amounts of electrolyte fluid in the tears of birds, reptiles and humans (but birds and reptiles had slightly higher concentrations than humans).
The researchers also looked at the crystallization patterns that form when tears dry out, which can give insight into variations in tear types and even reveal certain types of eye disease.
"Although birds and reptiles have different structures that are responsible for tear production, some components of this fluid (electrolytes) are present at similar concentrations as what is found in humans," added Oriá in a press release. "But the crystal structures are organized in different ways so that they guarantee the eyes´ health and an equilibrium with the various environments."
Despite similar tear composition across species, surprisingly the crystal structures showed greater variation. The crystal structures in sea turtle and caiman tears were the most distinctive, likely a product of adapting to their aquatic environments.
Environment is key
Tear research also gives scientists important insight into the health of animal habitats and pollution levels. That's because animals with similar habitats have similar tears, and the surrounding environment has a huge impact on tear composition, Oriá told CNN.
After the dinosaurs went extinct, some birds shrank in body size and kept big brains
"Tears are the most exposed fluids to the environment. So, with subtle modifications to the environment, the tears will modify," Oriá explained. "For example, in humans, we know that people who smoke have their tears modified."
Because healthy organisms have the ideal tear film for their own habitats, any changes to the environment can throw things out of whack and have a big impact on eye health.
"If we modify our habitat with pollution or something else, we will create an unhealthy habitat for our tear film," Oriá said. "So animals, as well as humans, will have to have many many years to re-adapt to the habitat."
She added that in many parts of the world, habitats are being polluted and destroyed faster than animals – and people – can adapt.
Oriá said more research is needed to expand the understanding of more species' tears and to translate those findings into treatments for eye problems in both animals and people.
"This knowledge helps in the understanding of the evolution and adaption of these species, as well as in their conservation," Oriá said.


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Psychotherapy should the frankest most in depth dialogue you ever have. It should open your eyes to entirely new aspects of yourself, your relationships and how to live life fully. It should be a very intense and impactful experience.
Most of my clients find me "down to earth" and pretty easy to relate to. I try to be real and want to connect with you in a heartfelt way, not just intellectually. This means I try to model emotionally transparency and use my experience of our relationship as a guide for how to best help you set goals and change. I track my feelings and use them as clues to focus on and understand what you are feeling. This process should engender your self-awareness of your feelings, needs and desires, and also of the effects that you have on other people. Many clients equate their "good intentions" with "good effects," but often there is a disconnect as they are actually having a deleterious effect. With therapy you will begin to understand how many of your familiar behaviors are dysfunctional and lead you into difficulty instead of where you want to be.


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There is no replacement for ZIV, sadly it´s the only ETN in this category. You might get a waiver exemption from your broker, sometimes they do that – just ask loud and clearly. You might use VIX futures, but that´s a completely different game and bit complicated.


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The Color Run Sunshine Coast 2014
Were you there? Can you spot yourself in our video? 6,500 Color Runners, all dressed in white running gear, completed the 5km course around the Sunshine Coast Stadium precinct today, Sunday, 12 October at the The Swisse Color Run, being showered with green, pink, purple and yellow coloured powder (food grade corn starch) as they made their way through the colourful course, turning […]
Time Running Out For Interest In Quad Park Naming Rights
14th Mar, 2014 by Charles Hodgson View News
Time is running out for organisations to express their interest in the Naming Rights Sponsorship for the region's premier Quad Park precinct. The Quad Park precinct consists of an area of 45 hectares which boasts multiple sporting facilities including a national standard playing field, a 1050 seat stadium, 10 sports fields and Lake Kawana. It […]
W-League Roars to the Sunshine Coast
23rd Nov, 2011 by Charles Hodgson View News
Sunshine Coast Stadium will play host to a landmark event for women's football on the Sunshine Coast with none other than the reigning Champions, Brisbane Roar FC, clashing with Adelaide United on December 10.


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Q: Workbox PWA customize cache storage chunks Context
I've just started learning about PWAs therefor my knowledge is very limited. I currently have an application with React and Webpack. To turn this into a PWA I've decided to use Workbox.
I've managed to create a basic setup and it behaves as a PWA. I checked lighthouse.
But, I do wonder about the Cache Storage. I have split my chunks on route level. Meaning, one route is one single chunk. When visiting a particular route, I fetch the particular chunk.
When viewing the Cache Storage, I can see every chunk (route) in there. To me it seems as Workbok is ignoring me splitting chunks on the route level. To me it feels wrong, but I don't know if this is the standard behaviour.

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Should it work this way? Or could I only cache the chunk (route) I'm currently on? I don't know if this is standard or not.
I appreciate all the input I can get.
Cheers!

A: It sounds like you're using precaching, and you have an integration with your build process set up where a list of all of your chunks are fed into Workbox's list of files to precache.
That's, generally speaking, fine, and it means that your web application is likely to work offline. After your users download your chunks during service worker installation, they won't have to make any future network requests for those files (unless the chunks change).
That being said, you might not want to precache everything, especially if you have a lot of chunks, chunks that are for routes that most users will never visit, or if you know that you'll be doing lots of deployments, making the lifetime of any given chunk fairly short. There's more detail about those considerations in this Stack Overflow answer.
The syntax for configuring which chunks are included in the precache manifest depends on the build tool you're using; if you're using workbox-webpack-plugin for instance, there are  include/exclude (taking in webpack-style filters) + chunks/excludeChunks (taking in chunk names) options that can control that.


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Egypt to launch the largest logistics project in Middle East
Transport Minister Kamel al-Wazir witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Transport Ministry and major European and German companies in the field of handling container terminals, dry ports and logistics to launch the largest logistics project in the Middle East and Africa.
The project includes a container terminal, a railway line, a dry port and a cargo distribution area, with a total investment of 750 million euros, as a first phase.
The minister added that the project also includes the establishment of an integrated logistic corridor that includes a container terminal. The terminal will be linked to a dry port in al-Dhuhair area through a railway line.
The corridor will serve ports of the Eastern branch of the Suez Canal and ports overlooking the Mediterranean, which will reduce pressure on road transport, he said.
The MoU aims at cooperation on a business model for the project to achieve economic development at the Damietta Port and the surrounding area, which in turn will make other Egyptian ports more competitive, the minister said in a statement on Wednesday.
The project will contribute to making the port a pivot point in the Eastern Mediterranean region and to the opening of new export markets through the operation of direct shipping services to the port and increased competitiveness with countries producing similar industrial products, said Wazir.
He pointed out that the project will also contribute to attracting foreign direct investment, reflecting positively on the investment climate in Egypt.
The feasibility study and the proposed business model will be complete within four months. The terminal will be complete by the end of 2022, he stated.
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Egypt's Antiquities Minister restores two cemeteries in Luxor at cost of LE16 million
Sisi meets Madbouly, Saeed to review administrative reform plan


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Is Biltong Safe During Pregnancy?
Biltong cravings seem to be a pretty common thing among South African mama's to- be. Although this doesn't come as much of a surprise – it is a delicacy after all – there's a lot of debate as to whether it's okay to give into said cravings. So today we ask, is Biltong safe during pregnancy?
We won't dwell on the benefits too much, as we've already discussed the five benefits of biltong here, but let's quickly recap.
This means Biltong not only helps with muscle maintenance but it also promotes healthy blood cells and bones while ensuring the release of energy from the food you're eating. In simple terms; it keeps your body healthy, gets the energy flowing and helps control weight.
Before we get into the risks, let's define Biltong again. Made from strips of Grass-Fed Beef Silverside, Biltong is marinated and spiced, before being hung up and dried in a controlled environment. This, of course, means that Biltong isn't actually cooked in any way. So despite being safe for consumption, Biltong could be susceptible to Listeria, which is bacteria that can be found in raw meat.
What does this mean for your bump? Well, Listeria is also responsible for Listeriosis, which causes fever, aches and pains, nausea and vomiting and when left untreated, could lead to a miscarriage, premature birth or even a stillborn baby. Although rare – they record less than 30 cases of Listeriosis in pregnant women per year – it's still a risk worth noting.
So, why exactly is Listeria more dangerous for expecting women? As the physical shape of your body changes during pregnancy so does your immune system and things that were easy to fight off before, suddenly becomes increasingly more difficult. As your body continues to try it's best to ward off any nasties, the risk of something slipping through its defenses becomes greater.
With all of the above in mind, it's easy to see that although there are many benefits to Biltong – as well as it being SUPER TASTY – there are also risks. We'd advise getting in touch with your doctor first to double check and if they aren't on board, it's probably a good idea to listen to them. Always remember… we'll have PLENTY of Biltong waiting for you when it's safe for you to eat.
To read more about Listeriosis, click here.
Do you agree? Let us know what you think by commenting below or heading to Twitter, using #BiltongPeople.


The old matron of society, Madeline, has learned about Carrie existence from Coco who claims he's besotted with Carrie.
While he's assured Madeline that Carrie is nothing more than an employee and he's not involved with her, he needs a distraction to get the woman's mind focused elsewhere.
"Have you heard from Pete recently?" Trent and Pete use to share horrible parent stories over stolen beer when they were kids.
Trent envied the fellow. How great must it be to have escaped the society matrons' claws entirely.
The idea of Trent escaping society soon formed in his head. Pete had done it, why couldn't he?
So he hunts down Pete, who thankfully was not rotting in prison as his mother said. Pete had changed his name to Jon Javits and had become an author.
Trent called Pete's number with trepidation. What if Pete hated him? Or lumped him in with all the other assholes he'd grown up with?
Still it would be nice to have another couple to help them through the rough waters ahead. Like an experienced guide on a canoe trip warning them to avoid the rapids on the right. Not that he'd ever gone canoeing, but if he did, he'd definitely want a guide.
"Trent?" a familiar voice replied.
So Jon and his wife Patty come out to NJ to go hiking. Finally, Trent has a friend who can help him become 'normal'.
But is NORMAL something you can learn when you're a billionaire?
He handed one over, curious why Carrie wanted it. She flipped it over and wrote, These bills were given to Miss Claire as an act of charity. They are hers to spend.
He signed the card and Carrie presented it to the old woman.
She whispered in the old woman's ear. Whatever she said cause the woman's forehead to furrow.
Half the crowded train watched the fiasco. Great! Not only had the old woman rejected his act of charity, but a mob of commuters had witnessed his failed attempt at being a "good person." His grandmother had to be thrashing in her grave.
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Derek Ouyang
Research Manager, RegLab, Regulation, Evaluation, and Governance Lab
douyang1@law.stanford.edu
University - Staff Department:&nbspRegulation, Evaluation, and Governance Lab Position: Research Manager, RegLab
Science Translation During the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Academic-Public Health Partnership to Assess Capacity Limits in California. American journal of public health Maldonado, P., Peng, A., Ouyang, D., Suckale, J., Ho, D. E. 1800; 112 (2): 308-315
On the basis of an extensive academic-public health partnership around COVID-19 response, we illustrate the challenge of science-policy translation by examining one of the most common nonpharmaceutical interventions: capacity limits. We study the implementation of a 20% capacity limit in retail facilities in the California Bay Area. Through a difference-in-differences analysis, we show that the intervention caused no material reduction in visits, using the same large-scale mobile device data on human movements (mobility data) originally used in the academic literature to support such limits. We show that the lack of effectiveness stems from a mismatch between the academic metric of capacity relative to peak visits and the policy metric of capacity relative to building code. The disconnect in metrics is amplified by mobility data losing predictive power after the early months of the pandemic, weakening the policy relevance of mobility-based interventions. Nonetheless, the data suggest that a better-grounded rationale for capacity limits is to reduce risk specifically during peak hours. To enhance the connection between science, policy, and public health in future times of crisis, we spell out 3 strategies: living models, coproduction, and shared metrics. (Am J Public Health. 2022;112(2):308-315. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2021.306576).
View details for DOI 10.2105/AJPH.2021.306576
A language-matching model to improve equity and efficiency of COVID-19 contact tracing. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America Lu, L., Anderson, B., Ha, R., D'Agostino, A., Rudman, S. L., Ouyang, D., Ho, D. E. 2021; 118 (43)
Contact tracing is a pillar of COVID-19 response, but language access and equity have posed major obstacles. COVID-19 has disproportionately affected minority communities with many non-English-speaking members. Language discordance can increase processing times and hamper the trust building necessary for effective contact tracing. We demonstrate how matching predicted patient language with contact tracer language can enhance contact tracing. First, we show how to use machine learning to combine information from sparse laboratory reports with richer census data to predict the language of an incoming case. Second, we embed this method in the highly demanding environment of actual contact tracing with high volumes of cases in Santa Clara County, CA. Third, we evaluate this language-matching intervention in a randomized controlled trial. We show that this low-touch intervention results in 1) significant time savings, shortening the time from opening of cases to completion of the initial interview by nearly 14 h and increasing same-day completion by 12%, and 2) improved engagement, reducing the refusal to interview by 4%. These findings have important implications for reducing social disparities in COVID-19; improving equity in healthcare access; and, more broadly, leveling language differences in public services.
View details for DOI 10.1073/pnas.2109443118
Rising Seas, Rising Inequity? Communities at Risk in the San Francisco Bay Area and Implications for Adaptation Policy Earth's Future Bick, I., Santiago Tate, A. F., Serafin, K. A., Miltenberger, A., Ayansi, I., Evans, M., Ortolano, L., Ouyang, D., Suckale, J. 2021; 9 (7)
View details for DOI 10.1029/2020EF001963
When floods hit the road: Resilience to flood-related traffic disruption in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. Science advances Kasmalkar, I. G., Serafin, K. A., Miao, Y., Bick, I. A., Ortolano, L., Ouyang, D., Suckale, J. 2020; 6 (32): eaba2423
As sea level rises, urban traffic networks in low-lying coastal areas face increasing risks of flood disruptions. Closure of flooded roads causes employee absences and delays, creating cascading impacts to communities. We integrate a traffic model with flood maps that represent potential combinations of storm surges, tides, seasonal cycles, interannual anomalies driven by large-scale climate variability such as the El Nino Southern Oscillation, and sea level rise. When identifying inundated roads, we propose corrections for potential biases arising from model integration. Our results for the San Francisco Bay Area show that employee absences are limited to the homes and workplaces within the areas of inundation, while delays propagate far inland. Communities with limited availability of alternate roads experience long delays irrespective of their proximity to the areas of inundation. We show that metric reach, a measure of road network density, is a better proxy for delays than flood exposure.
View details for DOI 10.1126/sciadv.aba2423


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FeinSinn ist eine österreichische Künstlergruppe aus Wien, die 2003 von Alexander Nantschev und Elke Pichler gegründet wurde.

Live-Musik (Klassische Musik, Popmusik, Psychedelic), Zeitgenössischer Tanz und  Videokunst sind in ihrem Zusammenspiel typisch für die aus Wien und Oberösterreich stammenden Künstler.

Seit 2009 tritt die Gruppe auch als Band auf.

Musik- und Tanzprojekte
Komposition: Alexander Nantschev, Choreographie: Elke Pichler

 [A]ura (2014) KosmosTheater Wien, KosmosTheater (Wien)
 to_rsO (2012) Expedithalle der ehemaligen Ankerbrot Fabrik, Tabakfabrik (Linz), UCCA Peking, International Festival Hangzhou
 Österreich hat Talent (2011) Alter Schl8hof Wels
 Gefühl, Gesicht, Gestalt (2010) Österreichisches Theatermuseum, Festspielhaus St. Pölten
 Private Nirvana (2009) WUK (Kulturzentrum)
 A Lie In Paradise (2008) WUK (Kulturzentrum), International Women Festival Peking (2013)
 Homo Spaciens (2008) Szene Bunte Wähne Theaterfestival
 Die Sieben Jahreszeiten (2007) Urania (Wien)
 Weihnachten mit Marilyn Monroe und Adriano Celentano (2006) Tanzquartier Wien
 Freak Out (2006) Szene Bunte Wähne und SCHÄXPIR Theaterfestival
 Der disziplinierte blonde Engel und der balkanesische Teufelsgeiger (2005) Tanzquartier Wien
 C.L.I.P. (2004) SCHÄXPIR Theaterfestival

Diskografie
 Tea on the Moon (2011), Eigenproduktion und -vertrieb

Rezeption
 "...ein Klassiker der jungen Tanzszene" (3sat Kulturzeit, Jänner 2007 )
 "...in einzigartiger Behutsamkeit entwarfen die Tänzerin Elke Pichler und der Geiger Alexander Nantschev ein sensibles Theaterkonglomerat. Tanzen, singen will man, das junge Leben wird abgefeiert und gleichzeitig abgefeuert. Nantschev schafft mit Geige und E-Gitarre ein kraftstrotzend fragiles Klanguniversum..." (Kronen Zeitung, 1. Juli 2006)
 "...das Musik- und Tanztheater ist wie eine Mischung aus Kandinsky, Pink Floyd und Stanley Kubrick..." (Oberösterreichische Nachrichten, 16. Oktober 2008)

Förderungen
Seit 2003 erhielt die Gruppe Förderungen für ihre Musik- und Tanzprojekte durch das Land Oberösterreich, die Stadt Wien, das Bundeskanzleramt (Österreich), die SKE.

Weblinks
 Offizielle Website

Popband
Österreichische Band
Tanztheater-Ensemble


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When announcing its decision to initiate the taper process with a reduction of $10 billion in monthly bond purchases on December 18, 2013, the Federal Reserve emphasized "forward guidance" that the fed funds target rate will remain unchanged at 0% to 0.25% for an extended period. As a result, capital markets may remain well bid with below average volatility and credit spreads that remain relatively tight in a very low rate environment.
One permutation of the Fed's policy is that adding leverage to corporate balance sheets is inexpensive even though the ethos post-crisis is de-leveraging among consumers and corporations. It is especially inexpensive if borrowing is obtained via a bank revolver with a multi-year commitment and 30-day LIBOR as the base rate. According to Thomson Reuters, leveraged loan issuance (debt > 4.0x EBITDA) was $1.14 trillion in 2013, up from $664 billion in 2012. About two-thirds of the issuances were attributable to refinancing activity vs. one-third of "new money" issuances.
Private equity investors have taken note and have been the primary force behind an increase in dividend recaps that gained traction in 2012 as firms borrowed from banks and the corporate bond market to fund large distributions. As shown in Figure 1, the trend has continued in 2013, though it has slowed the past few months. Dividend recapitalizations totaled $50 billion in 2013 compared to $47 billion in the 2012. It may be that the pick-up in IPOs and perhaps a hoped for increase in M&A by private equity investors has led to a little bit lower dividend recap activity lately.
Dividend recaps can be an attractive transaction for a board to undertake to unlock value, especially since multiples for many industries have recovered to pre-crisis levels while borrowing rates are very low and most banks are anxious to lend. In addition, dividend recaps allow privately held businesses to convert "paper" wealth to liquid wealth and thereby facilitate diversification.
Dividend recaps raise solvency and possibly fairness issues if an alternative transaction was under consideration. In a future edition of the Transaction Advisor we will take a look at solvency specific issues. Nevertheless, given the implications of a recap transaction a financial advisor's views should be solicited as part of a board's duty to its shareholders to make an informed decision.


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Boss ME-80 Multi-Effects Pedal Review
Is the Boss ME-80 the best all-rounder multi effects pedal?
The Boss ME-80 Multi-Effects Pedal definitely offers a more retro old school approach, and it's this that jumps out at you when you first start using it. It's great for people who prefer analog controls over the more common modern day alternatives. It has a classic design and everything looks like it's finished to a high standard.
The knob-based interface is one of the most important features of the Boss ME-80 Multi-Effects Pedal. It's something that many similar effects pedal products don't offer any longer, yet it's a feature that many classic guitar lovers still find very appealing. It's also a very compact and powerful product; it can pack a punch and provide more power than people generally expect.
There's the opportunity to use eight effects categories simultaneously and these offer multiple effect types too. You can use it with your favourite stompboxes if you want to as well. Those classic Boss stomps are still great and you can use them here, as well as the most up to date MDP effects. In total, there are eight multi-function foot switches and expression pedals you can use.
The Phrase Loop function offers 38 seconds of recording time and this is all contained within the delay section. It can be powered by six AA batteries or there's a PSA-series AC adapter that can be used too, offering more power options to the user.
When you buy the Boss ME-80 Multi-Effects Pedal, you'll have the chance to use Boss Tone Studio software at no extra cost. That's something that many guitarists will benefit from because the software allows them to edit and organise your tones with ease on your computer. Free patches can be previewed and downloaded from the Boss Tone Central website if that's something you're interested in.
The COSM preamp section used here on the Boss ME-80 Multi-Effects Pedal is actually derived from the GT-100 processor, which is Boss's flagship processor model. This guarantees quality and the level of performance all guitarists want their pedals to achieve.
The overall build quality of the Boss ME-80 Multi-Effects Pedal is very good. It can be relied on to deliver what guitarists are looking for without any problems at all and that's what matters most. It's pretty durable and the classic design has a weight to it; nothing about it feels cheap.
Very user friendly, perfect for beginners
The range of effects and capabilities will also keep seasoned guitarists very busy
Premium Boss build construct
Comes out of the box gig-ready
Will be too large for guitarists stuck for space
The wide array of front panel knobs are a joy to use and explore. And all in all, the product offers really good value for money and that's something that should never be overlooked. The menu is pared down but there's still a wealth of features to enjoy. There's nothing particularly complicated about it, so it shouldn't intimidate new users.
It's a very versatile and practical effects pedal, but what are the cons? Some people feel that a couple of the effects are not quite up to scratch in terms of the sound they deliver. For example, some users have described the distortion as fizzy, but this might come down to personal preference. But in conclusion, this is a reliable multi-effects pedal with tonnes of features, and it represents real value for money.


Time was 21:39 April 23rd 2009. It was dark out and the sky was clear. I could see the constellation of Orion clearly. In fact the event occurred in close proximity to my view of Orion.
My brother and I were just closing the front door of our house from the inside when my brother called me outside. He said look up there – he pointed to the sky above the area of the Woodbine shopping centre. My brother exclaimed that there were two objects in the sky. I said they must be planes 'cause we live only minutes from the airport. I saw the two lights, one that I am certain was an airplane cause of the flashing light pattern and the relative size of the lights. The object of concern was a very large yellow light and was shaped like a star in the sky (basically round). This yellow object did not flash or blink like an airplane nor did it grow or shrink in size. It just stayed in the same spot for approximately 60 seconds, then moves to one side very quickly and disappeared. When I first saw it (and my brother too) an airplane had been in the same airspace as the yellow orb light thing. The airplane seemed to have come from behind the light (UFO?) and broke away hard from the shared airspace and the plane continued towards the airport and then out of sight. I have lived by the airport all my life (33 years) and I see airplanes every three minutes (I live 2 minutes from the airport). Oh, as I am writing this I can remember the absence of noise. I could only hear the faint hum of the highway off in the distance. Overall, I must say that the yellow orb (UFO?) is not like any aircraft I've ever seen. My brother (older than me) was slightly shaken by the unusual sight too.
Thank you for your attention to my observation report.


THERE'S something in Maryland politics that desperately needs fixing -- the way lieutenant governor candidates are selected.
Generally, the selection process has little to do with experience, competence or even compatibility with the gubernatorial candidates. Rather, they are selected simply to comply with state law.
Recall the comic opera of Lt. Gov. Melvin "Mickey" Steinberg. He was turned down three times before ending up with retiring State Sen. James C. Simpson of Southern Maryland.
Prince George's County Executive Parris Glendening picked a candidate whose only apparent qualification for the office is her middle name: Kennedy -- which brings with it, by the way, the family money belt. Her other two names, incidentally, are Kathleen and Townsend. Get the picture?
Next, Republican Rep. Helen Delich Bentley was turned down by a half-dozen possible understudies -- Anne Arundel County Executive Robert Neall said no twice -- before she persuaded State Sen. Howard A. Denis, of Montgomery County, to join her ticket. The pair disagree philosophically on just about everything from abortion to gun control.
State Sen. American Joe Miedusiewski selected a seat-mate in the Senate, Bernie Fowler, of Calvert County. Mr. Miedusiewski turned down Mr. Steinberg's overtures to join his ticket.
Del. Ellen Sauerbrey, the House minority leader, chose a former police officer, Paul H. Rappaport, as her political partner. And William Shepard, the 1990 Republican nominee, paired up with a Carroll County commissioner, Julia W. Gouge.
Finally, Democratic State Sen. Mary H. Boergers, of Montgomery County, formed Maryland's first all-female ticket by choosing Barbara O. Kreamer, of Harford County, as her look-alike running-mate on both gender and political issues.
What's wrong with these match-ups?
Well, for one thing, they were made to meet the July 5 filing deadline, as required by law. Secondly, the choice is seldom the best or the brightest but one made out of pure political desperation.
The lieutenant governor post was established by an amendment to the state constitution in 1970 after (then-House Speaker) Marvin Mandel was selected by the General Assembly to succeed Gov. Spiro T. Agnew, who became President Nixon's vice president. Many were concerned that voters had no role in the choice.
Blair Lee III, of Montgomery County, then secretary of state, was chosen as Maryland's first lieutenant governor in modern times -- under Mr. Mandel.
Since then, we've had Sam Bogley, Attorney General J. Joseph Curran Jr. and Mr. Steinberg.
So now we're asked to consider all of the above -- Mr. Simpson, Ms. Townsend, Mr. Fowler, Ms. Kreamer, Mr. Denis, Ms. Gouge and Mr. Rappaport -- none are well-known or has executive experience.
The truth is, however, that people vote for the gubernatorial candidate, not the running-mate.
Yet the process of selecting a running-mate is a time-consuming preoccupation that distracts candidates from issues and the demanding business of campaigning.
The amendment establishing the post -- for all of its original good intentions -- has now been test-driven: It's defective and inneed of fine-tuning. It should be changed to resemble the presidential process, with running-mate selections coming after the primary races.
If this were the case, candidates for governor would be spared a lot of needless commotion and embarrassing publicity. And the public would probably get more experienced lieutenant governor candidates, not just names to fill in the blanks based on gender, geography and celebrity.
Electing a lieutenant governor separately from the governor is problematical, too. For an idiosyncratic state such as Maryland could produce an odd-couple government far worse than the standoff that exists in the State House between Gov. William Donald Schaefer and Mr. Steinberg.
Under the current system, very few people with any substantive government rank are willing to give up a secure position for what amounts to a crap-shoot -- without a job description, yet.
However, the No. 2 post pays $100,000 a year, plus perks. The person who fills the role ought to be qualified to be on call-waiting in case of an emergency in the governor's office.
This year's gubernatorial candidates could do far worse than to campaign to change the lieutenant-governor selection process.
Frank A. DeFilippo writes from Owings Mills.


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Fun Jokes
What runs around the field but never moves?
A fence
How do players stay cool during games?
They stand near the fans
Why did the ball quit the team?
It was tired of being kicked around
What is it called when a dinosaur gets a goal?
A dino-score
Why can't Cinderella play soccer?
Because she always runs away from the ball
What is a ghosts favorite soccer position?
Ghoul keeper
On average, soccer players run as far as 9.5 miles in a single match
A 20-month-old baby became the youngest professional soccer player ever, after being signed up by a Belgian club
More than 1 in 20 soccer injuries are caused by celebrating goals on the pitch
All "football" sports are so called not because the players have to kick the ball, but because they were played on foot by the peasantry, rather than on horseback, like all "proper" aristocrat sports.
Brazilian soccer star Ronaldinho first gained media attention when he was just 13 after his team won a game 23-0. He scored every single goal in the game.
Norway is the only national football team in the world that has never lost to Brazil. (2 wins and 2 draws).
Greenland can't join FIFA because not enough grass grows there for a soccer field.
The word "soccer" was first used in England before the USA adopted it.
Why do artists never when they play football?
They keep drawing!
What should a football team do if the pitch is flooded?
Bring on their subs!
What part of a football ground is never the same?
The changing rooms!
What is the bank manager's favourite type of football?
Fiver side!
The 1863 football rules state that side must change ends after every goal scored. Apparently no kicking, hacking or holding was allowed either.
The first FA cup final was in 1872. However referees did not use whistles until 1878. Imagine an FA cup final where the ref doesn�t have a whistle. Oi, stop the game!
Brazils first ever competitive game was against Exeter City on the 27th July 1914 at the Laranjeiras Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, home of Fluminense FC
Five a side football first participated in the Paralympics in 1986. Recently, Brazil won a gold metal in the 2012 Summer Paralympics.
With the exception of 1896 and 1932, men's football has competed in every summer Olympics. Women's football was added in 1996.
The first televised football match featured Arsenal vs. Arsenal Reserves.
An English Manager has never won the Premier League.
Where do football directors go when they are fed up?
The bored room!
Why do managers bring suitcases along to away games?
So that they can pack the defence!
Why should you be careful playing against a team of big cats?
They might be cheetahs!
Why is it that birds are quickly sold when they come up on the transfer market?
The tend to go cheep
Which insect didn't play well in goal?
The fumble bee
Which football team loves ice-cream?
Aston Vanilla
Why are football players never asked for dinner?
Because they�re always dribbling!
What does a footballer and a magician have in common?
Both do hat tricks!
Which England player keeps up the fuel supply?
Paul gas coin!
How did the footbal pitch end up as triangle?
I don't know, how?
Somebody took a corner!
What's the chilliest ground in the premiership?
Cold Trafford!
Why aren't football stadiums built in outer space?
Because there is no atmosphere!
What part of a football pitch smells nicest?
The scenter spot!
How do you stop squirrels playing football in the garden?
Hide the ball, it drives them nuts!
Why did the soccer player hold his boot to his ear?
Because he liked sole music
Why do grasshoppers not go to many football matches?
I don't know, why?
They prefer cricket matches!
How do hens encourage their football teams?
They egg them on!
In 2002, Germany's Oliver Kahn became the first goalkeeper to win the Most Valuable Player of the World Cup.
Football was first played in London's Newgate Prison. Here the prisoners whose hands had been mercilessly chopped off, invented a game where the ball could only be kicked with their feet.
Today most of the balls are made from layers of synthetic leather while the bladders inside the ball are made from latex or butyl.
Women started playing soccer around the same time as men did in England. However, originally men were the main players in the game. Women's soccer began to become extremely popular in the 90s.
Records show that Ancient Greeks and Romans played many ball games, some of which involved the use of the feet.
Sports clubs dedicated to playing football began in the 18th century.
What did the bumble bee striker say?
Hive scored!
What lights up a football stadium?
I don't know, what?
A football match!
Where do footballers dance?
At a football!
What's a footballers favourite drink?
Penaltea!
Why did the footballer hold his boot to his ear?
Because he liked sole music!
Did you know that footballers run an average of 6 miles during a match.
Did you know the biggest ever football crowd was made up of 199,954 people at the 1950 World Cup final between Brazil and Uruguay
Why did the footballer become a magician?
Because he was always doing hat tricks!
What do you get if you cross a magician with a snake?
An abra-da-cobra
Did you know, there were so many vicious fouls and fights that broke out during the 1962 World Cup match between Chile and Italy that it became known as the "Battle of Santiago"
Where do spiders play football?
Webley!
Why did the footballer never get married?
Because his girlfriend was out of his league!
What did the big telephone say to the little telephone?
You're too young to be engaged!
The biggest football ever made from artificial leather was made in Mexico in 2006 and was 8 metres wide!
Why did the chicken get a red card?
For persistent fowl play!
What did the bumble bee say in the football match?
Did you know - Records show that the Ancient Greeks and Romans played early versions of football?
Why did the knight run about looking for a tin opener?
He had a bee in his suit of armour!
Did you know that on 18th January 1961 the football's maximum wage (then £20) was abolished?
What do you call a dog in the middle of a muddy road?
A mutt in a rut!
What happens to footballers when they get older?
They go balled!
Did you know - the World Cup was cancelled on two occasions. Once in 1942 and again in 1946 - both because of World War 2
What position does your brother play in the school football team?
I think he's one of the drawbacks!
Did you know- the highest number of goals in a football game was 149-0! It was an act of protest and the players purposefully scored the goals into their own net!
What is a dog's favourite city?
New Yorkie!
What does a football team do if their pitch is flooded?
Bring on their subs
Did you know- the Chile under-20 squad were fined in 2002... for laughing too much!
What do reindeer say before telling you a joke?
"This one will sleigh you!"
Did you know- soccer was considered an illegal sport in Mississippi until 1991.
What song do monkeys sing at Christmas?
Jungle bells jungle bells
Why did the snowman call his dog Frost?
Because Frost bites.
Did you know- in Greenland, due to climate, they are unable to support any grass pitches, therefore all matches are played on artificial turf.
Did you know- footballs may appear to be a sphere, but this is an illusion caused by the pattern- they are actually slightly oval in shape!
What boat can carry twenty football teams?
The Premier-ship
What is a footballer's favourite drink?
Penal-tea
Did you know- football is only called 'soccer' in America and Canada.
Why was the footballer arrested?
Because he kept shooting at the goal!
Did you know - the first ever women's World Cup was held in 1991 in China, and was won by the United States.
Did you know- footballers run an average of 6 miles during every game!
What is green and fluffy?
A seasick poodle
What does a witch get if she is a poor traveller?
Broom-sick
Did you know- football goalies didn't have to wear different coloured shirts from their teammates until 1913.
What position does a ghost play on a football team?
The ghoul keeper
What sort of music do mummies like to listen to?
Wrap music!
Did you know- football is the most played and most watched sport on earth!
What did the mummy always pack for lunch?
A wrap!
Did you know- at only 17, Brazilian football player Pele was the youngest player ever to score at the World Cup, in 1958 in Sweden.
Ya who?
I didn't know your were a cowboy!
Why isn't Cinderella very good at football?
She keeps running away from the ball!
Did you know- the fastest goal in a football match was scored by Marc Burrows in 2004 at 2.5 seconds into a match. He was playing for Cowes Sports reserves against Eastleigh reserves.
How do snakes sign their letters?
With love and hisses
What goes 'moorb, moorb'?
I don't know. What?
A witch going backwards on a broomstick
Did you know- the most goals scored by one football player in an international football match is 13, scored by Australian Archie Thompson in a 2002 World Cup qualifier against American Samoa.
How did the polite dragon get his fingers burnt?
He covered his mouth when he sneezed.
Who's There
Did you know- football is thought to have been invented in China. Originally called 'cuju', there are records of it being played as early as 476BC.
What goes 99 clonk, 99 clonk, 99 clonk?
A centipede with a wooden leg
My computer's got a Bad-Goalie Virus... it won't save anything!
Did you know- in 1966 the original Jules Rimet World Cup trophy was stolen from an exhibition in London. It was found a week later by a small dog called Pickles, whilst being walked by his owner!
How many people can you get into an empty football stadium?
I don't know. How many?
One- it's no longer empty after that!
Why was the small ghost asked to join the football team?
They needed a little team spirit.