text:
February 1, 2019 February 2, 2019 Intercontact Marketing Network Ltd
The 'Replicator' Has Arrived
Forget everything you know about 3D printing — the 'replicator' is here.
Rather than building objects layer by layer, the printer creates whole structures by projecting light into a resin that solidifies.
Credit: Nature/University of California
They nicknamed it 'the replicator' — in homage to the machines in the Star Trek saga that can materialize virtually any inanimate object.
Researchers have unveiled a 3D printer that creates an entire object at once, rather than building it layer by layer as typical additive-manufacturing devices do — bringing science-fiction a step closer to reality.
"This is an exciting advancement to rapidly prototype fairly small and transparent parts," says Joseph DeSimone, a chemist at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
The device, described on 31 January in Science, works like a computed tomography (CT) scan in reverse, explains Hayden Taylor, an electrical engineer at the University of California, Berkeley.
In CT machines, an X-ray tube rotates around the patient, taking multiple images of the body's innards. Then, a computer uses the projections to reconstruct a 3D picture.
Credit: Science
Stop the press
The team realized that the process could be reversed: given a computer model of a 3D object, the researchers calculated what it would look like from many different angles, and then fed the resulting 2D images into a ordinary slide projector. The projector cast the images into a cylindrical container filled with an acrylate, a type of synthetic resin.
As the projector cycled through the images, which covered all 360 degrees, the container rotated by a corresponding angle. "As the volume rotates, the amount of light received by any point can be independently controlled," says Taylor. "Where the total amount exceeds a certain value, the liquid will become solid."
This is because a chemical in the resin absorbs photons and, once it reaches a certain threshold, the acrylate undergoes polymerization — the resin molecules link together into chains to make a solid plastic.
The exposure process takes about two minutes for an object a few centimetres across; the team recreated a version of Auguste Rodin's sculpture 'The Thinker' a few centimetres tall.
The remaining liquid is then removed, leaving behind the solid 3D object.
The process is more flexible than conventional 3D printing, Taylor says; for example, it can create objects that enclose existing ones. The resulting structures also have smoother surfaces than can be achieved with typical 3D printers, which could be helpful for manufacturing optical components.
The scientists suggest the method could be used for printing medical components.
Source: Nature.com
READ MORE : Volumetric additive manufacturing via tomographic reconstruction /Science 31 Jan 2019/
Previous More Than Beautiful – Planet Earth
Next Apply to be a United Nation's Young Champion of the Earth 2019


The following list of minor heirs (with a few others, such as the insane), is made from the data taken from Fee Books 1, 2, and 3 abstracted by Mary Hedges Reiner for the Daughters of the American Revolution Multnomah Chapter . She gave all the information available for each guardianship. The guardianships were in DAR Estates volume 3 and we have no additional information at GFO. We hope this will assist in your research.


text:
Laß das – ich haß' das ist eine deutsche Filmkomödie aus dem Jahre 1983. Unter der Regie von Horst Hächler spielen Michael Schanze und Beatrice Richter die Hauptrollen.

Handlung
In einem einsam gelegenen Landhaus mitten im Nirgendwo wohnt die umweltbewusste Beate Brandl, die sich um das Wohl der vom Aussterben bedrohten Tierarten kümmert. Mal beobachtet sie Biber bei deren munteren Treiben, dann wiederum kümmert sie sich um die Nachzucht von gefährdeten Eulen. Auch ihre beiden Mitbewohner daheim, Onkel Ferdinand und Onkel Franz, sind seltsame Käuze: Deren größtes Hobby sind barbusige junge Damen in Gestalt von Centerfold-Girls in entsprechenden Druckerzeugnissen. Allesamt stehen sie im Fokus von Direktor Päffgen, dem Chef eines Braunkohlewerkes, denn der hat brennendes Interesse an dem Haus und dem dazugehörigen Grundstück, vermutet er darunter einige beträchtliche Kohlevorkommen.

Trotz allen auf sie ausgeübten Drucks denkt Beate gar nicht daran, ihr Grundstück Päffgens Bergwerks-AG zu verkaufen. Da müssen andere Mittel her, findet der Firmenchef, und entsendet seinen Mitarbeiter Dieter, seines Zeichens Werbechef der Firma. Der schmucke, junge Mann soll der jungen Umweltfreundin schöne Augen machen und sie solange becircen, bis diese endlich dem Verkauf zustimmt. Als "Lohn" verspricht Päffgen ihm die Hand seiner schönen jungen Tochter, der blonden Gaby. Dieter geht eher widerwillig ans Werk und versucht auf einem Kurzurlaub in Rom, Beate "rumzukriegen". Doch die bleibt standhaft, und stattdessen beginnt Dieter einzusehen, dass er für die falsche Seite kämpft. Als Gaby, de facto mit Dieter verlobt, von Dieters mutmaßlicher Liebesreise erfährt, ist sie stinksauer, und bald fliegen die Fetzen. Doch Dieter hat sich längst für einen Seitenwechsel entschieden und will nun Beate in ihrem Anliegen helfen.

Produktionsnotiz
Laß das – ich haß' das wurde am 23. September 1983 uraufgeführt. Der Film wurde ein totaler Flop.

Kritiken

Weblinks

Einzelnachweise

Filmtitel 1983
Deutscher Film
Filmkomödie

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


text:
// karma.conf.js

module.exports = function (config) {
  config.set({

    // Jasmine not required, use whichever framework you want
    // other frameworks available: https://npmjs.org/browse/keyword/karma-adapter
    frameworks: ['jasmine'],

    // files / glob patterns to load
    // Tip. Keep your tests next to testees for better cohesion
    files: [

      // load files not exported as modules
      // 'demo/add.js',
      // // load all test files inside `demo`
      // 'demo/**/*_test.js'
      'examples/**/*_test.js'
    ],

    // Use Webpack to pre-process files requiring external modules:
    // https://github.com/webpack/karma-webpack
    // https://karma-runner.github.io/0.13/config/preprocessors.html
    preprocessors: {

      // list files as entry points for webpack
      'demo/**/*-module_test.js': ['webpack'],
      '**/*_test.js': ['webpack']
    },

    // Browsers available include:
    // - Chrome and ChromeCanary (install `karma-chrome-launcher`)
    // - Firefox (install `karma-firefox-launcher` first)
    // - Opera  (install `karma-opera-launcher` first)
    // - Safari (install `karma-safari-launcher` first)
    // - IE (install `karma-ie-launcher` first)
    // - PhantomJS  (install `karma-phantomjs-launcher`)
    browsers: ['Chrome']
  })
}

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


I start the game, with a dog in my hand. The equipment I need, I gather along the way.
I dive into the cataclysm with the status of a beginner.
Ruthless, I shall become. I would even detonate a nuke over my head!
This is the path that I have to take, to rise to be the King of the Wasteland.
"Whatever life holds in store for you, you shall never forget these words, 'With great power, comes great responsibility.' This is your gift, your curse. Who are you? You're the savior of our world."


We have made it through the week! Congratulations. Today's oils are anxiety ease and breathe easier. The kids are doing presentations so keeping their anxiety to a minimum and helping them take deep breaths is in order. These are blends created by Eden's Garden. Anxiety ease is a balanced mixture of Sweet Orange, Ylang Ylang and Lemongrass. Breathe Easier is a healing mixture of Lemon, Peppermint, Eucalyptus and Rosemary. The two blend so well together and the classroom smells amazing. (Eden's Garden) The diffuser not only helps them, but it keeps any anxiety I might be having at bay as well. I … Continue reading Happy Friday!


Linfra Myanmar, Member of IPT PowerTech Group, is enrolled in an end-to-end managed service contract with Ooredoo Myanmar including rollout services, operation and maintenance, grid connection, generator fueling, power management and power colocation which is extremely challenging from a geographical, operational and financial perspective. Myanmar has an interesting potential for the future, and our growth there is stimulated by the need of this region for energy-efficient products and infrastructure services coupled with managed services and Guaranteed Savings model /T-ESCO, adapted to the local market's requirements.
The overall performance of the network has progressed tremendously reaching more than 99 percent over the past period, by providing tailor-made, reliable energy efficient/hybrid and renewable energy solutions for more than 3,000 sites for Ooredoo.
Asia Outlook (AsO): IPT Powertech Group was recognised as one of the few companies leading the T-ESCO model globally. What is your differentiation factor that allowed the group to be recognised as such?
Khaled W. Habbal (KWH): IPT Powertech has been a first mover in the industry at multiple times throughout its 24-year-long history. The group initially specialised in power, then ventured into Telecom infrastructure, then started manufacturing and developing its own solution, all the way to where we currently stand "The market leader in providing energy and energy efficient, hybrid, renewable solutions, power solutions along with telecom infrastructure and managed services".
Our ability to combine our power expertise, telecom services, and managed services at the same time became our differentiation factor, and this propelled our recent success in introducing and implementing the Guaranteed Savings and T-ESCO models up to the extent of leading the T-ESCO Model globally.
AsO: As a group leading the T-ESCO model globally how have you adapted the Telecom Energy Services Company (T-ESCO) business model to better serve MNO and towerco needs?
KWH: We have been serving the largest MNOs across many continents for more than 20 years by providing a wide range of products and services from comprehensive and tailor-made power solutions through to passive and active infrastructure. Throughout the expansion of our business and diversification of our activities, our broad array of offerings has seen a considerable evolution across the whole telecom and power value chain of MNOs and towercos. As for telecom power, we adapted our business model to fulfill the needs of our customers by providing a holistic solution of energy efficient products and managed services as a Telecom Energy Services Company (T-ESCO), up to the extent of leading the T-ESCO model globally.
Our own energy services offerings are categorised in two main streams, one called The Guaranteed Savings Model and the other T-ESCO model and both serve MNOs and towercos in a way to reflect the appetite for capex spending or capex leasing. Both models ensure the deliverables of power availability and reliability to the network respecting all Service Level Agreements (SLAs) related are met.
We have seen in some instances, MNOs that are not planning to divest their towers however are looking to divest their power equipment. In those instances, with the pressure coming from the global profitability of the MNOs, we are providing the T-ESCO model whereby all investment to modernise power solutions and making them efficient and deliver the required availability are provided by IPT PowerTech Group. Naturally, servicing a long-term contract for the same is a key factor for its success. On the other hand, we have noticed that towercos have access to investment resources and strategic directions whereby they invest themselves through innovative and energy efficient power solutions; however, they need the deliverables to be met and the promise of those solutions to be achieved which is reflected in our guaranteed savings model.
AsO: How does Linfra Myanmar show high interest in the local community engagement?
KWH: Linfra Myanmar have established offices across Myanmar, with more than 280 professionals who joined our team. We are very keen not only on recruiting the top notch of the people, but a lot of the best local talent. More than 85 percent of our Myanmar team members are locals, and we are planning to increase this up to 99 percent over the next two years. We are recruiting locals and transferring knowledge whereby we ensure they are empowered with knowledge and experience to be leaders of the local organization in the future.
On the other part, our group is keen on putting CSR (corporate social responsibility) initiatives at the heart of its business strategy within the community by helping the local authorities during the Monsoon season, contributing to local communities including material and financial investments.
AsO: Do you have any upcoming plans for expansion of your footprint?
KWH: Our presence in Myanmar and our success in the relatively short period of two years made us keen on expanding further in Asia. IPT PowerTech's team is always seeking new challenges where we can recreate new power solutions and add advanced features to its wide portfolio, and redefine new added services to guarantee optimal performance at lower cost possible in addition to adding value to our customers.
As for the geographic footprint, we are always looking forward to expand geographically into new territories as long as that growth is aligned with our strategic direction of the business and makes us able to expand and build our unique strength of combining the power expertise in telecom, service expertise in telecom and managed service expertise to deliver significant cost savings for our customers across the world.
Finally, our appetite for expansion and growth is driven by the hard work of our 2500 specialists, the reason behind the strength, success and differentiation of the group.


text:
Tag: Mike Glennon
Senior Bowl Quarterbacks
On 22 January 2013 22 January 2013 By Jon MooreIn 2013 NFL Draft, Bowl Previews, College Football, Names to know
Without Geno and Barkley, this game really takes a hit. In the long run, only two or three quarterbacks per draft class end up panning out and I think Geno and Barkley are the 2013 class' best chances. Let's see if any of the six Senior Bowl quarterbacks will make a splash in the NFL. Here's how I rank them heading into this week.
#1 Landry Jones, Oklahoma (SOUTH)
Remember in 2010 when everyone was sky high on Landry Jones and thought he was a sure fire RD 1 pick? Well, there's good news and bad news to this statement. The bad news is that Landry has not progressed as a player since 2010. His growth has plateaued and he likely 'is what he is,' leaving little room for growth in the NFL. On the other hand, the good news is that Landy Jones in 2012 performed almost identically to Landry Jones in 2010, meaning that he's still a high performing quarterback, relatively speaking. Away from his comfy Oklahoma environment, it will be interesting to see how Landry performs this week.
#2 EJ Manuel (SOUTH)
The good news about EJ Manuel is that he still appears to be growing as a quarterback. In virtually every metric his numbers improved from 2011 to 2012, indicating that there's still upside. Perhaps with superior NFL coaching, the raw talent that everyone has loved will blossom into a star caliber player. The frustrating part about EJ is that the production, in the form of high TD passing game performances, isn't there. Consider that in 2011 AND 2012 combined, he only had SIX meaningful games with 2+ TD passes. Compare this with single season performances from guys like Drew Brees (8 in 2000), Tom Brady (7 in 1999), and Andrew Luck (7 in 2011) and it's clear to see that something is awry. Manuel is an interesting player, but I'd like to see more.
#3 Ryan Nassib (NORTH)
In the same way that Landry Jones 'plateaued' between 2010 and 2012, the same could be said for Nassib. He threw touchdowns at a lower rate, interceptions at a higher rate, and overall graded out as a low-ceiling prospect. He strikes me as a serviceable backup, game-manager type, but others seem to think he's top 50 material. Like Ryan Tannehill, he seems to be a hot candidate for 3rd best QB contention, which could send him shooting up draft boards. I'll be watching him close this week to see if he 'flashes'.
#4 Tyler Wilson (SOUTH)
Wilson is REALLY hard to get a read on. His performance–and the team– went from outstanding with Bobby Petrino in 2011 to an utter debacle in 2012 under John L Smith. While his attempts/gm and completion percentage held relatively steady, he threw touchdowns 20% less often and interceptions 300% more often. Unlike Nassib, Manuel, Jones, and Glennon, Tyler Wilson didn't play in a bowl game. With 7 weeks to prep for this game, he needs to impress or risk getting lost in the fray.
#5 Mike Glennon (NORTH)
Glennon is a curious case. He threw the ball 18 more times per game in 2012 than in 2011, completing fewer passes but completing them further down field. This would indicate to me that he was playing catch-up a lot. To further this theory, his interception rate was the highest of any Senior Bowl quarterback. As an overall product, he seems to have slightly regressed from his 2011 form; not the direction you want to be heading in when the competition is only going to get tougher.
#6 Zac Dysert (NORTH)
Dysert is my lowest graded QB in this game. Despite entering 2012 as a buzzy mid-major prospect, Dysert failed to back up his 2011 performance. Despite his pass attempts and pass-distance remaining steady, he completed 7 percent fewer passes. His TD% held steady but his interception% spiked. Given the disastrous state of the Miami University football program, it will be interesting to see how he fairs in this game. With an improved supporting cast, will his talent shine through? Or will the increased level of competition, compared to the MAC, cause him to struggle?
Who to watch: Vanderbilt v. NC State (Music City Bowl)
On 30 December 2012 30 December 2012 By Jon MooreIn 2013 NFL Draft, Bowl Previews, College Football, Names to know
Stay tuned for must-see prospects from every game of the bowl season.
Music City Bowl
Monday, December 31, 12:00pm EST
The one guy I've been dying to watch all bowl season
Jordan Matthews, #87, Junior, WR
The best wide receiver prospect in the state of Tennessee isn't Justin Hunter or Cordarrelle Patterson, it is Vanderbilt's Jordan Matthews. In my November WR rankings, I named Matthews the #2 receiver prospect for the 2013 draft. In fact, JM is one of the best SEC receiver prospects of the last decade. Check out this production compared to other elite SEC performers:
Alshon Jeffery (2010) 6.3 receptions, 108.3 yards, .64 touchdowns *played one more season before entering NFL
Jordan Matthews (2012) 7.3 receptions, 105.2 yards, .58 touchdowns
AJ Green (2010) 6.3 receptions, 94.2 yards, 1 touchdown
Julio Jones (2010) 6 receptions, 87.2 yards, .54 touchowns
In five of Matthews' eight SEC conference games, he hauled in at least 115 yards and one touchdown, proving his consistency and high-end ability. #87 is also a big play threat, tallying five receptions of 50+ yards throughout the season.
In the Music City bowl it will be fascinating to watch Matthews face NC State CB David Amerson, who many considered to be the #1CB prospect in the country coming into the 2012 season. Let's hope that the poor field conditions don't spoil this.
If he were to enter the NFL Draft and forego his senior season, he would easily grade in my top four wideouts, and possibly even grade as my #1 receiver in the draft. Vanderbilt Coach James Franklin said: "The funny thing, and the scary thing, is I think he can get a lot better. Probably the most powerful trait he has is he thinks he is the best wide receiver in the country. He behaves like that, he acts like that and he practices like that every day." I too think he might be the best wide receiver in the country.
Check the highlights vs Georgia…
Mike Glennon, #8, Senior, QB
The National Football Post's Russ Lande just named Mike Glennon his #1 quarterback prospect for the 2013 draft. I have some other thoughts on Glennon.
In the five games when the lights shone brightest on Glennon, there's one word to describe him: quantity. In relevant games, Glennon threw 49.6 passes per game, up from 32.6 in 2011, a 52% increase in attempts. In these games, the Wolfpack went 1-4, and presumably Glennon was throwing to play catch up. This theory is further supported by the fact that his yards/completion jumped from 11.3 (in 2011) to 14 (in 2012) while his completion percentage dropped by nearly 7%.
I'd attribute those numbers mostly to the environment in which he played… so, let's look at what he could control. He threw touchdowns 5% more frequently compared to 2011, but also threw interceptions 5% more often compared to 2011. This advances my theory of quantity: he threw more, he threw more touchdowns, he threw more interceptions.
Overall, his grade in my system fell slightly from 90.4 in 2011, to 87.5 in 2012, neither of which puts him above the "potentially elite" hurdle of 95. Watch the Music City Bowl and see what you think, but I think he's far from the #1 quarterback prospect in the draft.
Watch him against NC State's big rival…
What to Watch- 15 September 2012
On 14 September 2012 17 September 2012 By Jon MooreIn Names to know, What to watch
Keenan Allen (#21) Junior WR, California
12:00PM at Ohio State. ABC/ESPN.
Keenan Allen is the most dominant WR that Jeff Tedford has coached at Cal. His 2011 season was more dominant than any Desean Jackson recorded and certainly more dominant than other NFL receivers Lavelle Hawkins and Marvin Jones. Allen's productivity score of 77 is the best Cal WR season I have in my database. And get this, he did it as a sophomore. Now in his Junior season, Keenan Allen is widely considered to be the best WR prospect in the 2014 class. At noon on Saturday you get to see why.
In 2011 he had 75+ receiving yards in 11 of Cal's 13 games. Over the course of the season, his average stat line was 7.5 catches 103 yards and .46 Touchdowns per game. Pretty impressive. But get this, when the competition was at its toughest, Allen put together his best games:
@ Washington: 10-197-1TD
@ Oregon: 9-170-1TD
USC: 13-160-0TD
@ Stanford: 6-97-1TD
His averages in those four games against the Pac-12's best: 9.5 catches, 156 yards, .75 touchdowns. Any questions? While I fully expect the Cal Bears to get annihilated at The 'Shoe on Saturday, that will provide Keenan Allen with plenty of opportunities to catch passes as his team is playing catch up.
Casey Pachall (#4) Junior QB, TCU
12:00PM at Kansas. FX.
In 2010 TCU went 13-0 and capped their season with a Rose Bowl win over B1G Ten power Wisconsin. They were led by Senior QB Andy Dalton who had a phenomenal season and went on to be a RD2 pick of the Cincinnati Bengals and successful rookie starter. In steps then-Sophomore QB Casey Pachall and what does he do? Nearly match Dalton's outstanding season.
Pachall's 2011 graded as a 107.7 in my system (anything above 95 indicates a potentially elite NFL prospect). For comparison, Dalton's 2010 graded as a 115.5, one of the highest grades in my database. Pachall is my #2 rated QB in America (behind #1 Geno Smith). He has the size, the arm strength, and the upside to become a Sunday signal caller. So why should you care about a stinkin' game against Kansas? The knock on TCU has been their weak conference. Well, this week Pachall gets his first shot as a quarterback in the Big12 conference. Feast your eyes on #4 and see what the buzz is about. If TCU is to make an immediate splash in their new conference, Pachall will be the key.
(pardon the first 35 seconds, he goes nuts after that)
Bryn Renner (#2), Junior QB, North Carolina
330PM @ Louisville. ABC/ESPN2.
In 2011 Renner got his opportunity as a Sophomore and excelled. His 15 touchdown passes in ACC play ranked him third in the conference despite having thrown 70+ fewer passes than #1 Boyd and #2 Glennon. Overall, his 2011 season graded at 97.3 (anything above 95 indicates a potentially elite prospect). Not only was he good, but he was consistently good, throwing for at least 2 TDs in ~70% of his games. As of now, I have Renner as my #6 QB prospect in College Football.
Last year this game was a slugfest, with the Tarheels winning 14-7 over the Cards. Renner was sacked four times and completed 12-18 for 178 yards and 1TD/0INT. Expect this year's game to be a little higher scoring as both Renner and Louisville QB Bridgewater have more experience than they did last year as first year starters. Tune in and catch a glimpse at one of the best (and most under the radar) Quarterback prospects in America.
(Notice how well he moves and stays with the play. Shows off some arm strength in the first 60 seconds too! Focus on the player, not the competition)
Donte Moncrief (#12), Sophomore WR, Ole Miss
9:00PM vs Texas. ESPN.
You would probably agree with me that the SEC is the best conference in college football. Further, you would probably agree with me that teams in the SEC play the best defense in the country. On the same page? K, good. Well if both of those are the case, then you should consider Ole Miss Sophomore WR Donte Moncrief as one of the emerging stud wide receivers in the country. If we isolated conference games played during the 2011 season, here are the results for SEC wide receivers who hauled in the most touchdown receptions against SEC defenses:
Jarius Wright- 6 TD (2012 NFL Draft, Rd 4 pick, Minnesota Vikings)
Alshon Jeffery- 5 TD (2012 NFL Draft, Rd 2 pick, Chicago Bears)
Rueben Randle- 5 TD (2012 NFL Draft, Rd 2 pick, NY Giants
Donte Moncrief- 4TD
Jordan Matthews- 4 TD (one of the best JR Wide Receivers in America)
Tavarres King- 4 TD (one of the top SR Wide Receivers)
Pretty impressive list, right? Let's continue. Within the context of Ole Miss' anemic 2011 passing offense, Moncrief put up a productivity score of 69, which ranks second of any Rebel WR in the past decade and surpasses any productivity grade that Mike Wallace posted during his college days. With a new head coach, Hugh Freeze, the Rebels are speeding up and spreading out their offense. Through his first two games, Moncrief has tallied stat lines of 8-104-1TD and 3-72-1TD. With the Rebels expected to play from behind against Texas, expect Donte Moncrief to have plenty of opportunities to catch passes on Saturday night.
Check out this quick ESPN video of a nice Moncrief catch from 2011!
What to watch- 31 August 2012
On 31 August 2012 17 September 2012 By Jon MooreIn Names to know, What to watch1 Comment
Night 2 of the 2012 season.
North Carolina State vs Tennessee (in Atlanta) ESPNU 7:30 EST
Tonight's game will be a first look at two solid QB prospects. Based on my 2011 passing ratings, I have them ranked similarly in my QB prospect grades for the 2013 NFL draft. Tyler Bray, JR, (Tennessee) is ranked 8th. Mike Glennon, SR, (NC State) is ranked 9th. Now let's get into the analysis.
Tyler Bray- Bray took over the starting QB job about halfway through his freshman season in 2010. In his first ten games after assuming the starting gig from Matt Simms, (November 2010-October 2011) Bray averaged 312 yards per game, 3 TDs, .9 INts, while completing passes at a 61.1%. At that point–October 2011– he was injured and played in only 2 of UT's final 7 games. Tyler's performance over this time earned his a score of 91.4 in my evaluation system (a score above 95 indicates an elite NFL prospect). His numbers compare favorably to Matt Ryan's final season at Boston College and his 6′ 4" frame will further that comparison.
The following video highlights his play from his last game prior to the 2011 injury.
Mike Glennon- Glennon came to NCSU as a top high school recruit, but Russell Wilson's rise to stardom kept Glennon on the bench for two seasons. In 2011 he started for the first time as a Junior and led the Wolfpack to an 8-5 record including a bowl win. In my passer ratings his 2011 season grades a tick above Christian Ponder's senior season, grading out with a 90.4 (a score above 95 indicates an elite NFL prospect). As we look ahead to his senior season, Glennon has the potential to become a hot NFL prospect. He has a young WR corp to work with, but behind a veteran offensive line, a quarterback of his stature should bring out the best in his receivers. Tonight it will be interesting to see how Glennon fairs in his first game against an SEC defense.
The following video highlight is from his game against Clemson in 2011, arguably the best team he faced.
Boise St @ Michigan St, ESPN 8pm EST
Over the years there have consistently been two things that impress me about Boise. First, is how physical they are compared to the common misconception of them being a finesse team from a weak conference. Exhibit A: Defeated Georgia in 2011. Exhibit B: Defeated Virginia Tech in 2010. Second, I am always impressed by how prepared and efficient they are. This team executes every time they take the field. Now, the question tonight will be whether or not they can be physical and prepared with 15 new starters on the field after being hit hard by graduation.
For Michigan State, this is a program on the rise with increasing expectations and little resemblance to the mentally weak teams of the John L. Smith era. Here's what I am looking for tonight; how will their new QB handle the reigns he has inherited? Can the defense, which is supposed to be a strength, overcome any mistakes or tough situations created by the offense. MSU is a team ready to win a B1G 10 championship. The balance of trusting their QB and relying on their defense will be interesting to watch.

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


text:
Saturday, February 28th , 2015
Ristorante Frescobaldi is a smart Italian restaurant in a quiet location just off Regent Street, owned by a Tuscan wine family with centuries of history. The chef had worked at Zafferano and the menu reflected that background, with appealing dishes and capable cooking. Excellent crab cakes with ripe avocado featured good ingredients, and a rabbit ragu showed good technique. There was some unevenness in standard, as one might expect in a quite new kitchen, but service was slick and the overall experience very enjoyable, albeit not cheap.
Shimogano is a Japanese restaurant in Camden, serving a wide variety of dishes from styles ranging from sushi through tempura, soba noodles, grilled dishes and beyond. This approach to Japanese food seems common in London, yet in Tokyo you tend to see places with high degrees of specialisation. A restaurant will serve tempura or sushi, but not both. Some restaurants serve dishes based on just a single ingredient. It seems to me that having a very broad menu (in any cuisine) makes it difficult to really excel in any particular dish, and sadly this was the case at Shimagano. We tried quite a few things, ranging from decent to disappointing, but there was nothing that really stood out.
Gordon Ramsay's flagship restaurant has been in the capable hands of Clare Smith (pictured) for several years now. Clare's cooking is technically very accomplished, and although the signature shellfish ravioli is still on the menu, the dishes mostly now reflect her own style. The food has more modern touches than it used to have when Gordon was in the kitchen, though it is still broadly classical. The best dishes at this meal were suckling pig made several ways, and above all simple but superb linguine with aged Parmesan emulsion and black truffles. This restaurant is no longer fashionable amongst the Instagram set of diners, but the cooking is hard to fault and is of a very high standard.
I paid my 56th visit to Hedone. As I have written about this restaurant at length previously I will not repeat myself. The ingredients here are of a level pretty much unknown in London, and the cooking continues to develop, with even the well-established dishes having little tweaks and improvements. Star dishes at this meal included noir de Bigorre pork with carrots and the signature liquid Parmesan ravioli with horseradish foam. It was interesting to compare Godon Ramsay and Hedone on successive days; the styles are quite different, but both are restaurants at the top of their game. There is nothing better in London at present.
The new Michelin guie to Scandinavia came out, and was something of a damp squib. Most had assumed that the countryside would be covered (so places like Faviken) but actually all they did was to add Aarhus and Malmo to the list of cities already covered by the Main Cities of Europe Guide. A second star was awarded to the weirdly named a | o | c (yes that is a name, I did not just fall asleep on the keyboard there) and to Oaxen Krog.


text:
Election security upgraded at county
by Andrew Maciejewski and Kaitlin Gebby - amaciejewski@h-ponline.com
Members of the Huntington County Election Board came together to pass a resolution to heighten voter security last week.
The resolution was first passed by the Indiana General Assembly in partnership with Ball State University and a program called VSTOP.
VSTOP, which stands for voting system technical oversight program, is a means of tracking the maintenance and storage of electronic voting equipment.
After its creation, Indiana legislators asked that all 92 counties adopt the resolution at the local level so that clear guidelines for security and equipment maintenance are equal across the state.
According to the resolution, election board members are to "maintain strict access control" to the room in which voting equipment is stored. The room, which is only accessible by a key that a handful of people in Grant County hold, must be kept at a safe and controlled temperature for the equipment. The resolution also states that a log be kept of anyone accessing the room with voting equipment.
Huntington County Voter Registration Deputy Pam Fowler said several of the measures outlined in the resolution were already being taken by the board.
"We've always been very careful about where they're housed and how they're housed and how they're taken care of," Fowler said. "They want them in a temperature-controlled room and we've got that."
"Our machines have always been secure, and it's a locked room," Fowler said. "Only certain people have keys to it. I think all of this is coming from the state for other counties that don't have that in place."
Fowler said during the 2016 election, they got a lot of questions about voter fraud and hacking machines, but Fowler said there is no way to plug phones in or flash drives to influence the elections.


text:
Bandstand coming to Brickyard
MANSFIELD – A permanent stage is coming to the Brickyard after the city planning commission approved a site plan for a bandstand at its Tuesday meeting.
Eddie Harris, president of Downtown Mansfield Inc., said concerts at the Brickyard have grown considerably in the last few years, with some attracting more than 5,000 people.
"There's a lot of excitement in the community," Harris said. "We'd like to get your blessings so we can go forward with this plan."
The Seckel Group will be the architect. Dan Seckel said the bandstand will be 500 square feet and will be located adjacent to the Phoenix Brewing Co. He presented the planning commission with an artist's rendering.
"We'd still like to get this set up this year," he said.
Seckel said the bandstand will benefit from an amphitheater-type setting.
In addition to concerts, Harris said the bandstand could be used for ballets, weddings or children's activities.
"It's the buzz of the neighborhood," he said.
Jamie Thompson, co-director of Downtown Mansfield, said the bandstand will be the beginning of cultural improvements for the downtown area.


So that's been quite a week in Platformland then.
Most importantly, some bunch of Scots jokers published something and did a load of twitter awards nonsense. If you want to read about it go here and you should be able to sort of follow it. It was fun, and thanks to those of you who played along.
But there's been some other stuff going on this week. Here's a brief canter.
First, it's results week. Mainly happy faces. Skandia has ticked up a bit in its inflows to the platform, and has finally separated out the platform biz from the lifeco in terms of reporting. This is good on lots of levels and will make general market reporting more meaningful, we think.
Skandia had lots going on this week. Model portfolios will be turning up next year; the first sign of guided architecture towards the Select range. In other news, the Select range itself took a breather – those deals ain't straightforward and the market landscape for a highly commercial multi-faceted machine like OMW ain't either. And in a headline-hogging attempt, Skandia will also introduce family discounts and client linking – who said that fund supermarkets and wraps weren't converging? Oh, no-one. That's right.
Our final bit (or is it) of Skandia news is that the redoubtable Nick Dixon, formerly of Skandiashire, will shortly be joining Aegon as investment director. It's fascinating to watch how undeniably talented people are moving out of one provider because they don't fit any more; to then find a berth elsewhere and be hailed as if not the Messiah, then at least not a very naughty boy. Many examples going on just now – the music shows no sign of stopping.
Back to results – let's summarise. Aegon – bit unhappy cos of Pos Sols, but otherwise looking a bit better. Standard – pretty happy. Aviva – pretty happy other than for Aviva Investors who got a bit of a kicking from their own manager. 'Sorry, lads. My fault. Picked the wrong team.' That sort of thing. Euan Munro has a big job ahead of him.
All this is fun. But the most important stories for us this week were Skandia's outsourcing to IFDS on a mammoth 20-year contract. Given that the tech involved has an Australian heritage, it seems appropriate to point out that now 28% of all divorces in Australia are for couples who've reached the 20-year mark. I'm not sure what that proves, but y'know, something, right?
Going along with that is the acquisition of Avelo by IRESS, the Australian (see?) back office provider whose Xplan software is now popping up in Sesame and lots of other places. We've had a peek and it's good stuff.
Now, back office is always emotive for advisers. Will IRESS make a difference to the frustrations folk have felt with Avelo? Maybe. Maybe not. But both the Skandia and IRESS deals have a theme in common – it's the behind the scenes stuff that matters.
We spend a lot of time in this space banging on about the financial stability of platforms (or 'platform operators' as the FCA cannily calls them). Actually, there is arguably a greater systemic threat from the financial stability of otherwise of the tech firms behind platforms. We know Cofunds' figures, and Novia's, and Skandia's and Aviva's and so on. Who's looking at Bravura, GBST, FNZ, and now IFDS? Should provider selection be looking through the 'operator' level and into the tech?
Probably is the answer – and these tech firms probably need to come out from their typically back-room position and face the market a little bit, maybe show us the fibre of their fabric. Because if one of them has a problem, it hits multiple providers and multiple platforms all at once. If IRESS/Avelo has a problem, thousands of firms will suddenly find life very difficult indeed.
Just musings for now. But this has been a very big week for our little corner of the industry. It's not all regulation and big ticket stuff – the stuff that doesn't sound exciting at first hearing often is the stuff that matters more.
Someone said once that 'the geek shall inherit the earth'. It's been a meek geek week. And we love it.


Making Yourself Exercise: Does it Have Consequences?
Home » Culture » Making Yourself Exercise: Does it Have Consequences?
Tennis, running, soccer, basketball, canoeing, gymnastics, surfing, horseback riding… There are so many different ways to exercise that it's impossible to not like any of them. Exercise benefits the body and mind in many ways. But be careful. There are certain situations where exercise is a duty and not a choice. In this case, you end up exercising because you have to and not because you want to.
If you exercise due to some type of commitment or necessity, the intrinsic motivation you had at the beginning will start to fade away. Therefore, unless recommended by a doctor for the sake of your health, making yourself exercise every day is neither rewarding nor recommended.
Doing some type of physical activity two to three times a week has many benefits. It helps decrease anxiety and stress. It's also a natural antioxidant. On the other hand, it helps prevent premature aging and improves emotional stability.
The problem is when you begin to abuse a healthy habit, thereby making it dangerous. If exercise becomes an obsession, it can cause serious psychological disorders. Muscle dysmorphia, bulimia. and anorexia nervosa can be caused by an exercise obsession. It can also cause depression or general melancholy.
One of the main reasons people make themselves exercise is to look better in the mirror. Exercise helps reduce body fat. It also helps people who are already in shape stay that way.
But, in any case, you have to pay attention to what your body is telling you. It's a sign if one day you feel bad because you can't exercise due to other commitments. This a symptom of withdrawal. When you depend on something to make you feel good, whether it's drugs, alcohol, or exercise and you have to go without it, you feel bad. As with any other addiction, it helps to find out the real reason why you have the habit.
For example, maybe making yourself exercise is how you forget your problems. But that doesn't work. Your problems will still be there no matter how many hours you spend in the gym. You can't solve problems by avoiding them. Once your workout is over, the problem you've been trying to camouflage will come right back to the surface.
Exercise is an excellent way to naturally boost endorphins. These opioid peptides ease pain and produce a feeling of deep well-being. Therefore, exercise keeps you in a good mood, reduces sadness, and strengthens the immune system.
But when you become "addicted" to it, you become irritable, nervous, and anxious. There's the paradox. Frequent exercise makes you happy, but it's the suffering that takes center stage.
People who spend hours a day at the gym take time away from other things such as hobbies, friends, and family. Something very characteristic about these people is that their circle of friends is very small. They also tend to be obsessed with nutrition.
They rarely go out to lunch or dinner with friends. They don't allow themselves to disconnect for even a day because they feel like they'll lose what they have "won".
This all means that making yourself exercise ends up making you a prisoner!
It's very healthy for children to engage in team activities like sports. In doing so, their social and motor skills improve. Their values and autonomous behaviors also improve. Therefore, steering your children towards extracurricular activities helps them develop in integral ways.
However, if they don't like the sport you have chosen for them, it will gradually become a burden for them. At this point, it'll begin to negatively affect other areas of their lives.
People tend to think that all kids like soccer so they put them on soccer teams. They think it's good for the child to join a team and play games on the weekends. But before making that decision for them, observe the child. Analyze their physical and motor skills. Take note of their hobbies and tendencies. Ask them if they like playing on the team and if they like playing that sport.
Remember that exercise is positive and very healthy. But it's important that you don't let it take over your life or affect your relationships. It should be something that makes you feel happy on a day to day basis.


The Piano Man – is perfect for weddings, parties, anything. Mixing the sounds of solo piano with his versatile vocals.
149. Incubus – Are You In?
+ MANY MORE added every week and can be added upon request.
A world with music is a fun, upbeat and beautiful one and nothing showcases this more than the real and comforting sounds of a solo piano and a versatile vocal. That moment when you take a deep breath, listen in and you are all of a sudden transported into a place of familiarity.
It's this moment that Aj loves to create, from the classics of everyone's childhood right through to the modern pop hits that surround us today. A good song is one that reminds everyone of something special and AJ's set is filled withsome memorable ones. Whether it be reworking crooner classics such as "Moon River", 60's piano-pop tracks by Artists such as The Beatles, Clever versions of "Goodbye Yellowbrick Road" and "Just The Way You Are" by piano royalty Elton John & Billy Joel or impressive interpretations of modern pop hits such as "Viva La Vida", "Riptide" or "When I Was Your Man". The Piano Man Aj is perfect for weddings, parties, anything.
Aj is a qualified musician and currently works as a professional vocal coach and piano teacher as well as performing regularly under the name "AJ The Piano Man". He has collaborated on songs as a Vocalist and pianist with Aria Award winners and has over 10 years of professional experience performing in the industry.
Performances have ranged from elegant small wine bars and restaurants to some big theatres including the Sydney Entertainment centre. His current set includes over 400+ songs available for requests and he has a unique style that perfectly adapts to each venue (whether it be an up tempo piano bar, high end restaurant or a ambient dinner music). Genres of music are expansive and AJ does not limit his songs to just old classics, often adding in the newest songs on the radio to keep things fresh and entertain all age groups and demographics as well as the big numbers like Tiny Dancer, Piano Man, Billie Jean or Drops of Jupiter etc.


text:
Extortioner demanded $30,000 from Armenia Lori Province military commissar
Region:Armenia
Theme: Incidents
According to SHAMSHYAN.com, the Regional Investigation Department of the Investigative Committee of Armenia in Shirak Province is preparing a report on the extortion of a particularly large amount from territorial military commissar of the Ministry of Defense of Armenia in Lori Province, Colonel Arsen Tumanyan.
The National Security Service of Armenia has obtained operative information according to which in November 2019, an anonymous person called territorial military commissar A. Tumanyan on the phone and informed that he or she had left a letter in the yard of a mansion in Dsegh village. The military commissar opened the letter stating that $30,000 dollars had to be transferred to the anonymous person's bank account so that a so-called large folder of papers on illegal release of people from military service for money wasn't sent to the National Security Service. The next time, the anonymous person informed the colonel that he had to leave $15,000 under the socket next to the gas station adjacent to Shnogh village, the socket where the extortioner had left the second letter stating that the information on illegal release of the colonel's children from military service would not be reported, if the $15,000 dollars was left in the place of the letter. According to the source, the National Security Service found out that the calls to the military commissar were made from the phone number of a mobile phone operator. Necessary operational intelligence measures are being taken to reveal the identity the extortioners and find them.
This text available in Հայերեն
Media: Sicilian mafia ripped off EU for over 10 million euros
Carabinieri and financial police officers made 94 arrests at dawn on Wednesday...
Turkish soldier who killed fellow Armenian serviceman sentenced to 17 years
After Sevak's parents' appeals, the case was...
Yerevan stabbing: Cousins hospitalized
A criminal case has been launched in this regard…
Spain, Gibraltar detain criminal group engaged in migrants' transportation
The operation was coordinated with the European Police Agency...
Armenian, 51, beats his parents: Injured are hospitalized
Police investigation department is preparing materials…
Man, 35, hospitalized in Armenia with gunshot wound: suspect arrives at police
Suspected Harutyunyan, who is a security officer at Spayka CJSC came to the police, gave explanations and was released...


For nearly two years the two most infamous dictators in history actively collaborated with one another. The Nazi-Soviet Pact stunned the world when it was announced, the Second World War was launched under its auspices with the invasion and division of Poland, and its eventual collapse led to the wars defining and deciding clash.
It is a chapter too often skimmed over by popular histories of the Second World War, and in The Devils Alliance Roger Moorhouse tells the full story of the pact between Hitler and Stalin for the first time, from the motivation for its inception to its dramatic and abrupt end in 1941 as Germany declared war against its former partner.
Using first-hand and eye-witness testimony, this is not just an account of the turbulent, febrile politics underlying the unlikely collaboration between these two totalitarian regimes, but of the human costs of the pact, as millions of eastern Europeans fell victim to the nefarious ambitions of Hitler and Stalin.
Berlin was the nerve-centre of Hitler's Germany. It was the backdrop for the most lavish of Nazi ceremonies, the venue for Albert Speer's grandiose plans to forge a new 'world metropolis', and the scene of the final climactic battle to defeat Nazism. Berlin was the stage upon which the rise and fall of the Third Reich was most visibly played out. Yet while our understanding of the Holocaust is well developed, we know little about the wider challenges posed to the German people by living under a dictatorship in wartime, the compromises demanded and the hardships endured. As a result our understanding of everyday life in Nazi Germany is profoundly imbalanced: we know in intimate detail how a minority died under Nazism, but we understand precious little about how the majority lived.
In this vivid and important study, Roger Moorhouse seeks to portray the German experience of the Second World War, not through an examination of grand politics, but rather from the viewpoint of the capital's streets and homes – a 'Berlin-eye view' that makes use of published and unpublished memoirs, diaries and interviews. As well as giving a flavour of everyday life in the German capital, "Berlin at War" also raises issues about consent and dissent, morality and authority, which go to the heart of the experience of war and dictatorship. Above all, it charts the violent humbling of a once-proud metropolis – the fear, the cruelty, the petty heroism and the individual tragedy.
The competition will be running from Friday 5th until 7 p.m. on Sunday 7th Feb.
Following the closing date, two winners will be selected at random, one for each book.
While you are here, why not?
Next week we release our Day Two video from Berlin, speak with Battlefield Guide & Historian Paul Reed and will be doing another book giveaway.
Thanks for all your support & Good Luck from the WW2 Nation Team, Ross & Lawrence!


text:
BMW at the IAA Cars 2019 in Frankfurt
The BMW stand at the IAA Cars 2019 international motor show in Frankfurt am Main revolves around the theme of the future of driving pleasure.
Franfurt am Main – WEBWIRE – Monday, August 26, 2019
The BMW stand at the IAA Cars 2019 international motor show in Frankfurt am Main revolves around the theme of the future of driving pleasure. Alongside the latest new additions from a broad range of segments that the premium carmaker will be bringing out as it presses ahead with its ongoing product offensive, BMW is also exhibiting fascinating vehicle studies and trailblazing technologies that are set to have a major impact on individual mobility in tomorrow's world. The new products on show at the IAA Cars 2019 reflect both the tremendous variety in the company's model portfolio and its capacity for innovation in the future-focused fields of action identified as part of the NUMBER ONE - NEXT strategy and known by the acronym D+ACES (Design, Automated driving, Connectivity, Electrification and Services).
The upshot of the largest model offensive in corporate history was that the BMW Group sold more vehicles worldwide between January and June 2019 than ever before in the first six months of a financial year. The BMW Group continues to be the world's most successful supplier of premium cars and is able to offer customers in more than 160 countries just the right selection of models while catering to all sorts of different legal conditions, technical requirements and individual preferences. Besides a flexible marketing strategy and a diverse product portfolio, this also calls for a broad range of drive technologies comprising highly efficient petrol and diesel engines, all-electric powertrains and plug-in hybrid systems. The BMW Group has gained a clear advantage over its rivals by using flexible vehicle architectures that will allow any particular model to be quickly produced with different drive technologies as demand dictates. This high degree of customer-centric flexibility is illustrated to impressive effect by the globally successful BMW X3 Sports Activity Vehicle, which will be available with a choice of conventional engines, a plug-in hybrid system or all-electric drive from next year. The BMW Group's outstanding expertise when it comes to integrating highly complex yet beautifully harmonious complete systems underlines what a strong position the company is in as it competes with established suppliers and newcomers in the automotive sector.
BMW Group market leader in electrification.
Following an early product offensive that has resulted in a wider choice of models than any of its rivals can offer, the BMW Group has also emerged as a leading force in the manufacture of vehicles with electrified drive systems. The company is ranked as the market leader in Germany for new car registrations of electrified cars with all-electric or plug-in hybrid drive systems and the most successful established premium brand at both a European and global level. (Source: IHSMarkit Report 8/2019)
The introduction of the very latest battery cell technology in the plug-in hybrid versions of the BMW 2 Series, BMW 3 Series, BMW 5 Series, BMW 7 Series, BMW X5 and MINI Countryman as well as the BMW i cars further increases the electric range and brings new comfort functions when charging. Electric driving this way becomes an alternative for more and wider customer segments. By increasing the proportion of electric driving and employing digital services such as the BMW eDrive Zones function for automatically detecting green zones, the new plug-in hybrid models that can also be seen at the 2019 Frankfurt show will be able to make a major contribution to cutting CO2 emissions in urban areas.
The BMW Group will be bringing out yet more models with electrified drive systems as soon as 2020, including the plug-in hybrid variants of the BMW X3, BMW X1 and BMW 3 Series Touring and the all-electric MINI Cooper SE, which is also receiving its show premiere in Frankfurt. This will once again involve harnessing the expertise in the field of electrified drive systems that has been amassed during development of the BMW i models for transferring technology to the BMW and MINI brands. By 2023, the total number of models with an electrified powertrain offered by the BMW Group's brands is set to increase to 25.
Driving pleasure in unprecedented variety: the premieres at the IAA Cars 2019.
The universally popular family of BMW X models is receiving further reinforcement in the form of the latest Sports Activity Coupe: the new BMW X6 is making its global debut at the IAA Cars 2019, marking the arrival of the third generation of the BMW model that first spawned this breed of vehicle. Anyone visiting Hall 11 at the main entrance to the Frankfurt trade fair arena on 12 – 22 September 2019 will also be able to experience how BMW's characteristic brand of driving pleasure is set to evolve both now and in future with a wide array of vehicle concepts hailing from all manner of different segments. The third generation of the compact BMW 1 Series is celebrating its show premiere, as are the BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe four-door luxury sports car, the immensely sporty and versatile new BMW 3 Series Touring and the new edition of the BMW X1. The new BMW X5 Protection VR6 Security Vehicle that is making its maiden appearance in Frankfurt combines the ability to power ahead over any terrain with high levels of personal protection.
The presentation of the BMW Vision M NEXT, meanwhile, provides a foretaste of the future of motoring at its sportiest extreme. This progressive plug-in hybrid sports car serves up a captivating blend of emotion-stirring design and pioneering drive technology.
World premiere: the new BMW X6 – athletic prowess and commanding aura in imposing form.
It was at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show that BMW first unveiled the BMW Concept X6 in public and created a new breed of vehicle in the process – the Sports Activity Coupe. Now, twelve years later, the third generation of the production version is receiving its world premiere at the very same venue. The new BMW X6 succeeds in combining the agility and versatility of a BMW X model with the attention-grabbing looks of one of the brand's coupes in more compelling fashion than ever. Crisply drawn lines, powerfully sculpted surfaces and proportions that have been stretched to even more dynamic effect help to give the car's exterior an athletic, commanding and imposing appearance. The optional BMW Laserlight adds an eye-catching flourish to the front end's design, as does the illuminated BMW kidney grille that can also be found on the list of optional extras.
The interior of the new BMW X6 creates an exclusive ambience while also radiating sporting flair. Standard specification includes the BMW Live Cockpit Professional featuring a fully digital instrument cluster and a Control Display that each have a screen diagonal of 12.3 inches. One of the operating concept's key elements is the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, which can be controlled using naturally formulated spoken instructions. On the optional equipment side, highlights include thermoelectric cup holders, glass applications for selected controls, the Panorama glass roof Sky Lounge, the Ambient Air package for fragrancing the interior and the Bowers & Wilkins Diamond+ 3D Surround Sound System. The new BMW X6 will be launched in November 2019 with a choice of four engines. Heading the line-up will be two M models boasting extremely powerful V8 petrol and straight-six diesel units.
Show premiere: the new BMW 1 Series – sophisticated driving pleasure in the compact segment.
The new BMW 1 Series is set to continue the brand's rich vein of success in the premium compact segment with a refreshed design and drive technology that has undergone an extensive overhaul. The new edition employs BMW's sophisticated front-wheel-drive platform for the first time. This helps to substantially increase the amount of space on offer inside the new model while also ensuring that the third-generation BMW 1 Series continues to beguile drivers with its class-beating agility and dynamic prowess. What's more, BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive will also be available as soon as the model is launched in September 2019 – in the 225 kW/306 hp range-topping BMW M135i xDrive (fuel consumption combined: 7.1 – 6.8 l/100 km [39.8 – 41.5 mpg imp], CO2 emissions combined: 162 – 155 g/km) and the BMW 120d xDrive (fuel consumption combined: 4.7 – 4.5 l/100 km [60.1 – 62.8 mpg imp], CO2 emissions combined: 124 – 117 g/km) with an output of 140 kW/190 hp.
This new form of the driving pleasure for which BMW is renowned can be attributed first and foremost to the cutting-edge technology used in its chassis and control systems. Of particular note in this regard is the near-actuator wheel slip limitation technology – or ARB for short – which enables the DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) system to intervene far more swiftly and with much greater sensitivity. The BMW M135i xDrive is additionally equipped with a limited-slip differential at the front axle, while Adaptive suspension is available as an option for all model variants. There are other new features too, such as the state-of-the-art display and operating concept, the BMW Head-Up Display being offered in this model for the first time, plus the extended range of driver assistance systems and digital services from BMW Connected and BMW ConnectedDrive, including the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant.
Show premiere: the new BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe – luxury sports car with four doors.
Premium carmaker BMW is pressing ahead with its product offensive in the luxury segment by adding a third model variant to the new BMW 8 Series range. The new BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe melds outstanding performance credentials with the flamboyant design and superior spaciousness offered by a four-door luxury sports car. The extra 201 millimetres of wheelbase length compared to the BMW 8 Series Coupe improves ride comfort, and every last millimetre has also been used to increase the amount of space in the rear, where two passengers are able to savour a genuine sports car feel. There is also a third seat in the rear compartment that is suitable for use on short journeys.
The four-door sports car was derived directly from the new BMW 8 Series Coupe. Quite apart from the new BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe's distinctive proportions, the design of its flanks and rear end clearly distinguishes it from its stablemate too. The cabin's luxurious feel is partly down to the lavish standard specification, including Vernasca leather trim, an instrument panel and door shoulders wrapped in fulled leather, ambient lighting and the BMW Live Cockpit Professional. There are also a number of optional extras that are available exclusively for the four-door variant in the new BMW 8 Series line-up: a very generously sized panoramic glass roof, a four-zone automatic climate control system and electric sun blinds for the rear side windows and rear window. The three engines available at launch in September 2019 range in output from 235 kW/320 hp to 390 kW/530 hp and are mated to an eight-speed Steptronic transmission and BMW xDrive all-wheel drive. The BMW 840i Gran Coupe (fuel consumption combined: 7.5 – 7.4 l/100 km [37.7 – 38.2 mpg imp], CO2 emissions combined: 170 – 168 g/km) with rear-wheel drive is also available.
Show premiere: the new BMW M8 Coupe and the new BMW M8 Convertible – high-performance sports cars for the luxury segment.
BMW M GmbH is stepping up its current model offensive and making a foray into the luxury segment with its new high-performance sports cars. The formidable performance capabilities are mainly down to a V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology and high-revving concept, which generates 441 kW/600 hp in the new BMW M8 Coupe (fuel consumption combined: 10.6 – 10.5 l/100 km [26.6 – 26.9 mpg imp], CO2 emissions combined: 242 – 238 g/km) and the new BMW M8 Convertible (fuel consumption combined: 10.8 – 10.6 l/100 km [26.2 – 26.6 mpg imp], CO2 emissions combined: 246 – 241 g/km) and an even greater output of 460 kW/625 hp in the new BMW M8 Competition Coupe (fuel consumption combined: 10.6 – 10.5 l/100 km [26.6 – 26.9 mpg imp]; CO2 emissions combined: 242 – 238 g/km) and the new BMW M8 Competition Convertible (fuel consumption combined: 10.8 – 10.6 l/100 km [26.2 – 26.6 mpg imp], CO2 emissions combined: 246 – 241 g/km). The high-performance unit is partnered by an eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic, while the M xDrive all-wheel-drive system and Active M Differential take care of planting its power firmly on the road.
Designed with the specific demands of track use in mind, the bespoke chassis technology includes a newly developed braking system offering a choice of two different brake pedal settings that can be selected at the push of a button. The driving experience can additionally be customised using the Setup button, another new feature that provides direct access to the settings for the engine, dampers, steering, M xDrive and braking system so that they can be individually configured to suit personal preferences and the current driving situation. The M Mode button on the centre console that is also making its debut can be used to alter both the functionality of the driver assistance systems and the information shown in the instrument cluster and Head-Up Display. The dynamic potential of the new high-performance sports cars also shines through in the familiar M design cues that are the result of functional requirements and in the cabin's model-specific styling. Here, a cockpit designed to deliver an exhilarating driving experience merges with an exclusive aura of luxury.
Show premiere: the new BMW 3 Series Touring – more space for sporting flair.
Characteristic sportiness and versatile functionality set the tone for the new BMW 3 Series Touring, which is making its show debut at the IAA Cars 2019 and will be arriving in dealer showrooms in September 2019 too. Equipped with the latest generation of engines and cutting-edge chassis technology, the sixth generation of the Touring model once again sets the benchmark for agility and driving dynamics in the premium midsize class. Heading the model range is the new BMW M340i xDrive Touring (fuel consumption combined: 7.5 – 7.1 l/100 km [37.7 – 39.8 mpg imp], CO2 emissions combined: 170 – 162 g/km) with its 275 kW/374 hp six-cylinder in-line petrol engine. A plug-in hybrid version of the BMW 3 Series Touring is going to be offered for the first time from summer 2020.
A host of intelligent details give an added boost to the Touring model's state-of-the-art functionality, including the anti-slip rails for the boot floor and the separately-opening rear window. Boot capacity can be increased from 500 to a maximum of 1,510 litres. The premium ambience of the interior, the top-class standard specification, the sophisticated display and operating concept – which can be optionally upgraded to also include gesture control and the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant – and the latest digital services from BMW Connected and BMW ConnectedDrive combine to ensure impressive levels of driving pleasure and passenger comfort.
Show premiere: the new BMW X1 – compact Sports Activity Vehicle in top shape.
Visitors to the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show will find the new BMW X1 more alluring than ever. The Sports Activity Vehicle that has proved such a success in the premium compact segment takes the limelight with its carefully revised design, more sophisticated drive technology and top-class equipment features in the areas of control/operation and connectivity. Thanks to the larger BMW kidney grille and the new-look LED headlights and rear lights, the vehicle radiates a far greater sense of presence and individuality. The high degree of variability and refined premium ambience in the cabin add to the car's state-of-the-art functionality. Apart from this, the new BMW X1 is optionally available with a more advanced operating system with a Control Display up to 10.25 inches in size, a multitude of cutting-edge driver assistance systems and an extensive range of digital services from BMW ConnectedDrive.
The new BMW X1 comes with a choice of latest-generation petrol and diesel engines with three or four cylinders producing outputs ranging from 103 kW/140 hp up to 170 kW/231 hp. Depending on the particular variant, the engines can team up with a six-speed manual gearbox, a seven-speed Steptronic dual-clutch transmission or an eight-speed Steptronic transmission and can be combined with either front-wheel drive or BMW xDrive all-wheel drive. A plug-in hybrid variant will also be added to the new BMW X1 model range in spring 2020.
Show premiere: the BMW Vision M NEXT – the future of sporty motoring.
The BMW Vision M NEXT was one of the highlights at the #NEXTGen Event held at BMW Welt in Munich. Now, visitors to the IAA Cars 2019 show are also being treated to a glimpse into the electrified future of the BMW M brand. Like the BMW Vision i NEXT that is also being exhibited in Frankfurt, the BMW Vision M NEXT represents a prototype version of the BMW driving experience of tomorrow. The all-electric BMW Vision iNEXT mainly serves as a showcase for the EASE experience concept, illustrating how autonomous driving is set to transform life on board vehicles. The BMW Vision M NEXT, on the other hand, places the focus more on the pure and emotionally engaging experience of driving yourself in the BOOST concept. The Vision Vehicle takes the form of a progressive plug-in hybrid sports car with an emotion-stirring design and a puristic interior that places the focus squarely on the active driver. Its Power PHEV drive system opens up a new dimension in sporty driving, offering a choice between electric all-wheel drive and puristic rear-wheel drive, with either purely electric propulsion or the power of a turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine. It generates a system output of 441 kW/600 hp and enables the car to sprint to 100 km/h (62 mph) from rest in just three seconds. There is also a BOOST+ mode that puts extra drive power on tap at the push of a button for an even more exhilarating performance experience. The car has a range of up to 100 kilometres (62 miles) when driving in all-electric mode, allowing the majority of journeys to be completed with zero local emissions, both in urban areas and beyond.
With its unmistakable sports-car proportions, low-slung, wedge-shaped silhouette, gullwing doors and clear, pared-back styling, the BMW Vision M NEXT succeeds in blending classic design cues for dynamic performance with sustainable driving pleasure. Inside the cabin, innovative technology is used to focus the driver's attention on what is happening on the road ahead. The "focus logic" takes BMW's famed driver focus to the next level by adapting the information displays to the changing driving situation. As the vehicle speeds up, the readouts shift increasingly into the driver's direct field of view and centre more and more on driving-related information.


Guru Rinpoche group meditation practice on Mipham Rinpoche's Shower of Blessings at Padma Samye Ling, Thursday, January 29th from 3pm-5:30pm.Everyone's welcome to attend! This event is free!
If you've never been to Padma Samye Ling, please plan on arriving early to settle in. The practice will be held in the main temple. Everyone may stay afterwards to relax and talk with Khenpo Rinpoche and the sangha community in the temple after the practice concludes. Everyone is welcome to meet Khenpo Rinpoche during this time!


The NSO Advanced for Python Programmers (NSO300) v3.0 course is an instructor-led, lab-based, hands-on course offered by Learning@Cisco. It introduces learners to developing advanced services using Cisco® Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) programmability with Python scripting.
This course explores how to create advanced services using the NSO application framework and Python scripting with both new and existing Layer 3 Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) VPN services. Students will also learn how to manage and scale these services, and how to use NSO Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) orchestration features and Cisco Elastic Services Controller (ESC) to manage Virtualized Network Functions (VNFs).


text:
Inspiration Circle
Excellence Circle
Shield Circle
Peregrine Circle
Red and Black Circle
Visual and Performing Arts Program
Generous individuals, corporations, and foundations help us bridge the gap between tuition income and the actual cost of educating a York student.
Donations from a diverse group of supporters are essential to providing high-quality educational programs, financial aid, computers and new technology, rich offerings in the arts and athletics, classroom materials, faculty enrichment, and campus improvements and maintenance.
About 50% of our families (more than twice the national average) receive some level of financial assistance to pay tuition. Generous donors make this possible by creating named scholarships, often in honor or memory of a loved one.
Naming opportunities begin at $15,000 for an annual scholarship or $100,000 for an endowed scholarship that will support students in perpetuity.
By including York School in their estate plans, these donors will provide for inspiring faculty, outstanding students, and a unique learning environment for years to come. Please click here for a complete list of our legacy society members.
Investments in York's endowment produce annual income and provide stability for the School well into the future. Endowment earnings are used for various priorities including scholarships, campus improvements, and faculty development.
Creating a named fund to honor or remember a loved one or to carry out your own values is a meaningful way to create a legacy.
Naming levels begin at $100,000 and can be set up over a five- year time frame.
Please contact our Advancement Office at 831.373.4438 or email giving@york.org for more details about any of the opportunities mentioned above.


The membership option for the Club's youngest supporters!
*Please ensure the correct name and date of birth is submitted upon renewing or purchasing any Junior, Toddler or Baby membership. The Club is not responsible for resupplying items with incorrect details where the information provided is not correct.


You are in an almost impossible situation and faced with seemingly unsolvable problems. Keep calm and plan your procedure thoroughly. Do not try to avoid problems. Instead, ask yourself difficult tasks. You'll soon find that certain issues are not as big as you first thought.
Today, you should be able to feel a fresh start, probably in your personal life, although you might see someone from a professional role to a more personal role, which should definitely be considered a new thing! If you want to promote this growth, be generous with the positive feedback. Increase your enthusiasm and throw it around generously. Make sure you are an active participant in life, not just a happy spectator.


A liberal group wants voters to write in the University of Alabama football coach's name on their ballots instead of voting for Roy Moore.
It's election day in Alabama, and Democrats' last-ditch effort to beat Republican Roy Moore involves famed University of Alabama football coach Nick Saban.
Moore faces multiple sexual misconduct allegations and opposition from some established Republicans. But when polls opened Tuesday, he was still leading Democrat Doug Jones by an average of 2 points, according to RealClearPolitics.
One liberal group launched a Facebook campaign encouraging voters to write in Saban's name instead of voting for Moore.
It's a strategy others have used, though without pushing for someone specific. In a Sunday op-ed, a top Alabama newspaper group urged readers to write in another candidate.
The state's senior senator said he didn't vote for Moore and wrote in another Republican's name, encouraging others to do the same.


text:
Rwandan singer Kizito Mihigo, who died in suspicious circumstances in police custody in February 2020, seen talking to reporters after his earlier release from prison, in Kigali, Rwanda, on September 15, 2018. Authorities failed to conduct credible investigations into his death.
© 2018 Jean Bizimana/Reuters
Political Space and Freedom of Expression
Arbitrary Detention of Street Children
Biden's Challenge: Redeeming a US Role for Human Rights
Addressing the Climate Crisis in Times of Pandemic
As More Climate Chaos Looms, Slashing Fossil Fuels Is Key
From Flight Logs to Homeschooling, Human Rights Watch Grapples with Covid's Challenges
As Online Gender-Based Violence Booms, Governments Drag Their Feet
Lockdown in Chains
The Other Pandemic: Fighting Inequality as We Beat Back Covid
Poverty, Pandemic, Police Violence: Ongoing Crises Demand the US Address Pervasive Racism
Rethinking Asylum on a Warming Planet
The ruling Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF) continued to target those perceived as a threat to the government during 2020. Several high-profile government critics were arrested or threatened. Authorities failed to conduct credible investigations into the suspicious death in police custody of well-known singer and activist, Kizito Mihigo, in February.
Arbitrary detention, ill-treatment, and torture in official and unofficial detention facilities continued. Fair trial standards were routinely flouted in many sensitive political cases, in which security-related charges are often used to prosecute prominent government critics.
Rwanda continued to host tens of thousands of refugees, mainly from neighboring countries, as well as several hundred asylum seekers transferred from Libya. In August, the government began implementing, with the United Nations refugee agency, the first organized voluntary repatriation of refugees from Rwanda to Burundi.
The arrest and detention of Paul Rusesabagina, a prominent critic of the RPF, which started as an enforced disappearance, raised grave concerns over his ability to receive a fair trial in Rwanda. Rusesabagina, who fled to Belgium in 1996 and is now a Belgian citizen, was living in the United States when he traveled from the US to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on August 27. He was forcibly disappeared on or about the evening of August 27 until the Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) announced it had Rusesabagina in custody in Kigali, Rwanda, on August 31. Rusesabagina's family members were not able to speak with him until September 8, and it is disputed whether he was able to hire lawyers of his choosing. His trial was ongoing at time of writing.
On February 17, police announced that Kizito Mihigo had been found dead in his cell at the Remera Police Station in Kigali in an alleged suicide, four days after his arrest near the border with Burundi. Shortly before his death, he told Human Rights Watch that he was being threatened and told to provide false testimony against political opponents, and that he wanted to flee the country because he feared for his safety. Rwandan authorities issued a statement on February 26 concluding that Mihigo died by strangulation in a probable suicide, but failed to make details of the investigation public or meet standards expected for an investigation into a death in custody. In 2015, Mihigo had been sentenced to 10 years in prison on allegations including the formation of a criminal gang, conspiracy to murder, and conspiracy against the established government or the president, but was released in September 2018 after a presidential pardon.
On December 27, 2019, the Rwandan Court of Appeal upheld the conviction of two former military officials, although the court reduced their sentences to 15 years each. Col. Tom Byabagamba and retired Brig. Gen. Frank Rusagara were sentenced to 21 and 20 years in prison respectively by the Military High Court of Kanombe in 2016, on charges including inciting insurrection and tarnishing the government's image.
Prosecutors accused them of criticizing the government. The Court of Appeal failed to investigate allegations of torture and witness tampering made during the trial. After Byabagamba and Rusagara's lawyers filed an application with the East African Court of Justice in February, new charges were brought against Byabagamba, who was then accused of attempting to bribe his way out of prison. Between April 15 and 17, 2020, three people connected to Byabagamba were arrested and accused of helping him escape. Two were released in April, and the third was released in July.
Throughout the year, the RIB carried out house searches, seized property, including electronic equipment, and repeatedly called in for questioning Victoire Ingabire, the former president of the FDU-Inkingi opposition party who formed a new party, the Dalfa-Umurinzi, in November 2019. In a trial concluded on January 23, 2020, seven members of Ingabire's party were convicted of charges including complicity in forming or joining an irregular armed force, and handed sentences ranging from seven to ten years' imprisonment.
Three others—Théophile Ntirutwa, Venant Abayisenga, and Léonille Gasengayire—were acquitted of all charges and released. After their release, they gave video interviews to local YouTube channels detailing their pretrial detention and alleging ill-treatment and torture, including in Kwa Gacinya, an unofficial detention facility in the Gikondo neighborhood of Kigali, and in Mageragere and Nyanza prisons.
Abayisenga was reported missing in June, and is feared forcibly disappeared, after going out to buy phone credit. Ntirutwa was rearrested following an attack at his shop in Rwamagana District on May 11. On May 18, Ntirutwa and three others at his shop at the time of the attack were charged with offenses including murder, theft, and "spreading false information with intent to create a hostile international opinion against the Rwandan State." At time of writing, they were awaiting trial.
State interference and intimidation have forced many civil society actors and journalists to stop working on sensitive political or human rights issues. Most print and broadcast media continued to be heavily dominated by pro-government views. Independent civil society organizations are very weak, and few document and expose human rights violations by state agents.
In March, four bloggers who reported on alleged rapes by security forces and negative impacts of government directives to counter the spread of Covid-19 on vulnerable populations were arrested in circumstances that appeared retaliatory. In the months prior to their arrest, they also shared testimonies about a long-standing dispute with authorities over land evictions in Bannyahe, a poor neighborhood of Kigali.
On April 8, RIB and police agents arrested Valentin Muhirwa and David Byiringiro, two bloggers with Afrimax TV, in Kangondo II, a neighborhood of Kigali. Two residents said the bloggers had requested permission from the local leader to distribute food and goods after hearing about the population's struggles, but RIB and police agents arrested the men, accusing them of violating government directives and organizing an unauthorized distribution.
On April 12, RIB tweeted confirmation of the arrest of Théoneste Nsengimana, the owner of Umubavu TV, for alleged fraud. RIB accused him of promising 20,000 Rwandan Francs (US$21) to people to say they were receiving assistance from abroad.
The Rwanda Media Commission said in a statement on April 13 that none of the detained bloggers were arrested in retaliation for their work and that online bloggers, such as those using YouTube, are not journalists and are "not authorized to interview the population." Muhirwa and Byiringiro were released in April. Nsengimana, released in May, was awaiting trial at time of writing.
On April 15, Dieudonné Niyonsenga, also known as Cyuma Hassan, the owner of Ishema TV, was arrested with his driver, Fidèle Komezusenge. RIB accused Niyonsenga of violating the lockdown measures and giving Komezusenge an unauthorized press pass. According to the Committee to Protect Journalists, they were charged with forgery and claiming to be journalists. Their trial was ongoing at time of writing.
Transit centers in Rwanda are governed by a 2017 law establishing the National Rehabilitation Service, which states that anyone exhibiting "deviant behaviors" can be held for up to two months, without any other further legal justification or oversight. In January 2020, Human Rights Watch found that the new legislation provides cover for the police to continue to round up and arbitrarily detain children in deplorable and degrading conditions at Gikondo Transit Center. In February, the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child called for a halt to arbitrary detention of children in transit centers in Rwanda, for investigations into allegations of ill-treatment—including beatings—and for amendments to the legal framework that regularizes this abuse.
Rwandan authorities reacted swiftly and aggressively to the threat of the global Covid-19 pandemic. Police arrested over 70,000 people for infractions related to the measures introduced in March to prevent the spread of Covid-19, including a curfew, the closure of bars of restaurants, and restrictions on movement. Authorities accused people of violating the measures and detained people in stadiums without due process or legal authority. Schools were closed for at least six months, starting in March, due to the pandemic, affecting about 3.4 million children.
The arrest of Félicien Kabuga, one of the alleged masterminds of the Rwandan genocide, in France in May marked a major step toward justice for genocide victims and survivors. Kabuga is charged by an international war crimes court with genocide and related crimes during the 1994 genocide, and was living in France under a false identity at the time of his arrest.
Kabuga had evaded arrest since 1997, when he was first indicted by prosecutors with the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR). On September 30, 2020, a French court ordered Kabuga's transfer to the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT), which was established to handle the outstanding functions of the ICTR and the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia as those tribunals closed. The mechanism has branches in Arusha, Tanzania, and The Hague, the Netherlands.
In May, the IRMCT announced that the remains of another high profile genocide suspect— Augustin Bizimana, the minister of defense at the time of the killings—were identified in a grave in Pointe-Noire, Republic of Congo. He is thought to have died around August 2000. In 1998, the ICTR indicted Bizimana on 13 counts of genocide and other related crimes.
In August 2020, Rwandan judicial authorities issued an international arrest warrant against Aloys Ntiwiragabo, the former head of military intelligence during the genocide, after media revealed in July that he was hiding in France. France opened a probe into alleged crimes against humanity by Ntiwiragabo after his whereabouts were revealed. Ntiwiragabo had previously been the subject of arrest warrants, including by the ICTR.
Choose Afghanistan Algeria Angola Argentina Armenia Australia Azerbaijan Bahrain Bangladesh Belarus Bolivia Bosnia and Herzegovina Brazil Burkina Faso Burundi Cambodia Cameroon Canada Central African Republic Chile China Colombia Cuba Democratic Republic of Congo Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Eritrea Eswatini Ethiopia European Union France Georgia Germany Greece Guatemala Guinea Haiti Honduras Hungary India Indonesia Iran Iraq Israel and Palestine Italy Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Lebanon Libya Malaysia Maldives Mali Mauritania Mexico Morocco/Western Sahara Mozambique Myanmar Nepal Nicaragua Nigeria North Korea Oman Pakistan Papua New Guinea Peru Philippines Poland Qatar Russia Rwanda Saudi Arabia Serbia/Kosovo Singapore Somalia South Africa South Korea South Sudan Spain Sri Lanka Sudan Syria Tajikistan Tanzania Thailand Tunisia Turkey Turkmenistan Uganda Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States Uzbekistan Venezuela Vietnam Yemen Zimbabwe


We are selling off our 7-speed Cruisers; the TREK Pure.
See in-store for our entire selection of used bikes!
30 day mechanical warranty included.
All our used bikes under-go a full clean and tune-up before hitting the sale rack.


text:
Sanyatwe under fire over Mujuru
Post author:MUKUDZEI RUKUDZO
ZIMBABWE – Defence minister Sydney Sekeramayi and Commander of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) General Constantine Chiwenga this week failed to respond on what will happen to the Commander of the Zimbabwe Presidential Guard, Brigadier-General Anselem Sanyatwe, after his remarks threatening to unleash the army to tackle former vice-president Joice Mujuru and her People First movement.
Elias Mambo
The development comes amid pressure from within the military to take disciplinary action against Sanyatwe as his remarks were unconstitutional and in violation of the Defence Act.LISTEN TO SANYATWE SPEAKING
Addressing 500 men and women under his command at 2 Presidential Guard base in Dzivaresekwa, Harare, on September 2 during his brief to mark the end of the year, Sanyatwe said professionalism should be put aside as the army prepares to confront Mujuru and her allies in the People First movement, who were purged in the aftermath of the Zanu PF acrimonious congress last December.
Sanyatwe said the army should be ready to fight Mujuru, whom he described as a "money-loving sell-out" to protect President Robert Mugabe.
This week the Zimbabwe Independent sought comment from Sekeramayi and Chiwenga as pressure mounts for the Ministry of Defence and the military to act on Sanyatwe.
When the Independent called Sekeramayi's direct line on Wednesday, it was answered by his personal assistant who told the paper to hold the line while she consulted her boss. This was after the reporter introduced himself and told her that he was seeking a comment on what action the ministry was going to take, if at all, on Sanyatwe considering that his remarks violated the national constitution and Defence Act.
However, moments later the personal assistant came back to the phone and said unfortunately the minister had left the office and gone home. his mobile phone was ringing and not being answered since last week.
The Independent then called Chiwenga's mobile phone to get a comment on the issue and the person who answered the phone asked the reporter to identify himself and state what he wanted.
After the reporter gave a brief introduction and said he wanted to find out if the military would take action against Sanyatwe. There was a long pause on the other side, so much that the reporter thought they had been cut off, only to be told: "Zvino uchaita sei, aChiwenga vacho havapo (what are you going to do now since Chiwenga is not available)", before the line went dead.
However, there are growing calls from other commanders who feel Sanyatwe should be disciplined for dabbling in politics.
"I have always said anyone that wants to dabble in politics should leave the army and join politics. There is no room for politics in the military; we just have to be professional and remember that as the military, we are there to serve the government in power," said a senior army commander.
"What we were made to understand was that he addressed people under his command, the way we usually speak to our troops and there was nothing political in what he said. But now that you are saying he sloganeered during the address, then that is definitely a violation of the Defence Act and national constitution, and for that he should be disciplined.
"Such statements give the military a bad name and we should not tolerate such things if we are to remain professional."
to show that he is under pressure, Sanyatwe this week desperately tried to refute reports that he chanted slogans and urged soldiers to crush Mujuru and her People First movement.
He was quoted in a local state-controlled daily saying: "Nothing of that sort was ever said. When, as military leaders, we address our officers, we operate within the strict confines of military rule books. It is not like we are at a rally. We do not address rallies."
However, evidence clearly shows he made political remarks and threats. Sanyatwe's address, in which he dabbled in the political affairs of the country, is in blatant contravention of sections 208, 211 and 218 of the national constitution which define the security services, including the ZDF. The ZDF are expected to be non-partisan and professional.
Tags: Mujuru
Previous Post'Mujuru not keen to meet Mugabe'
Next PostNyambirai loses 'Mujuru' farms case
UK High Commission responds to Mbeki's claims over invading Zimbabwe
2015 ends, wolcome to 2016, celebrations at Long Cheng plaza
U.S. Ambassador to Zimbabwe: Who Is Harry K. Thomas Jr.?
ZIMBABWE - Defence minister Sydney Sekeramayi and Commander of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) General Constantine Chiwenga this week failed to respond on what will happen to the Commander of the Zimbabwe Presidential Guard, Brigadier-General Anselem Sa...


Another strongman workout headed at you for tomorrow. Remember that just because we don't use the tires, atlas stones and the like doesn't mean it's not strongman related. Certainly squatting heavy, deadlifting heavy and other heavy lifts are considered as strongman workouts. The theme is gaining strength and in our frame of fitness it is usable strength.
I'm sure you've all heard that the CrossFit Games are being held in SoCal this weekend. You can view the action on ESPN3. The Games have come a long way since the Aromas days which is good for CrossFit.
The Hooverball tourney is still on for Saturday morning at Aspen Park. I hope that at least 10 people show or we won't have enough to play. In that case maybe we'll go paddle instead? Please let me know if you plan on attending.
As you all have noticed we are in the middle of the summer season and the gym gets pretty damn hot. I try to cycle the cool air in the morning and keep the doors and windows closed during the day to keep it as cool as possible. I realize it's hot but it won't last long so hang in there.
Shelby finished her on ramp and John and Kyle will be finishing theirs early next week. We have another new couple in Jay and Eileen that I think will be starting their on ramp next week as well. And there are a couple of bootcampers that are threatening to come over at the beginning of August.
Unfortunately we have had a few move on as well. Robert has relocated to the bay area. I sincerely hope that the others find what they're looking for.


Rating: Ellay.com 5 out of 5 based on 2 votes. 2 user reviews.
Ellay.com is a unique and engaging fashion, beauty, home, and jewelry omnichannel shopping experience; delivering the very best of retail and entertainment to its customers throughout the GCC.
An unrivaled customer journey, Ellay.com is bringing beauty and design to the Arab world, through Television, Online, and Social Media to ensure an exciting and convenient shopping experience.
Watch and listen to brand experts on a wide range of quality products wherever and whenever and at your convenience.
Ellay.com is part of the HSE24 group; which operates in Germany, Austria, Russia, Italy, and Switzerland over the past 20 years reaching more than 96 million TV households.


text:
Dueling philosophies between Greitens and Democrats on Missouri's agriculture industry
St. Louis Public Radio | By Marshall Griffin
File photo | Carolina Hidalgo | St. Louis Public Radio
Gov. Eric Greitens is taking his smaller-government message to Missouri's agriculture industry, ahead of the 2018 legislative session that begins next month.
The first-year Republican governor told Missouri Farm Bureau members at their annual gathering this week that his administration is poised to roll back "tens of thousands" of regulations that affect farmers, ranchers and agribusiness.
"Missouri farmers and ranchers, the men and women who are running agribusinesses – we can meet these challenges for the world, but we need to make sure that our farmers can farm and we got to get government off of their back," he said.
Greitens also blamed Missouri's legal environment for harming agriculture and rural Missouri.
"We'd heard from people all over the state that it's simply too easy for our farmers, ranchers, and small business owners to get sued," he said. "We got more tort reform passed in the state of Missouri than anywhere else in the country; we took on massive trial lawyers because we want our farmers and our ranchers to be able to farm."
Democrats, meanwhile, say Greitens' policies would benefit international corporations over locally-owned family farms.
A group, led by Democratic Party Chairman Stephen Webber, has been touring the state this week, touting a "Farmer's Bill of Rights." Its main goals include stopping foreign ownership of farmland, fighting environmental deregulation, and promoting rural business growth.
"As big corporations suck more money from communities and sent it to the coasts and overseas, it meant fewer opportunities existed for all in my community and other communities like mine," Rep. Kip Kendrick, who lives in Columbia, but grew up in rural Monroe County, said during a tour stop Monday in Jefferson City. "Downtown businesses shuttered, communities offered fewer services and fell behind on infrastructure projects as more people were out of work, and the tax base shrank. Schools consolidated or they continued to move to a four-day school week, hospitals have been closing, and doctors are moving out of the small towns."
Rep. Martha Stevens, also from Columbia, said corporate interests are pushing Republicans to take away the ability of local governments to pass environmental ordinances that block large animal feeding operations, commonly known as CAFO's.
"Last year, I watched attempt after attempt to attack the rights of local government when it came to regulating CAFO's," she said. "Local control is vital to executing the values (and) voices of local rural communities."
The legislature's 2018 regular session begins Jan. 3.
Follow Marshall Griffin on Twitter:@MarshallGReport
Health, Science, EnvironmentEric GreitensMissouri LegislatureAgricultureGovernment regulationsTop Stories
Marshal was a political reporter for St. Louis Public Radio until 2018.
See stories by Marshall Griffin
Hawley continues legal effort against California over egg regulations