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'His name was Luke'. From the Archbishop's desk. Help needed immediately
'His name was Luke'
Homeless man who died in Moncton washroom remembered for his love of Jesus
St. George's Anglican Church in Moncton hosted about 150 people who gathered to say goodbye to Luke Landry, the 35-year-old homeless man who died Nov. 21. The service was held Nov. 30.
For more infomation visit:
http://nb.anglican.ca/news/his-name-was-luke
From the Archbishop's desk
Clergy anniversaries
Dec 17 - Geoffrey Howson - 40 years a priest
Clergy anniversaries are recognized at 10 and 25 years and subsequent 5-year intervals.
Office Closure
The Bishop's/Synod office will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 14, from 11:45 - 1:45 for a staff luncheon.
Help needed immediately
St George's Anglican Church in Moncton needs volunteers to help in the following areas:
• Kitchen staff to feed about 100 homeless and low-income people daily Monday-Friday from 7 or 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
• Laundry staff to sort, clean and fold laundry daily Monday-Friday, full-time daily
• Shelter staff to prep for some 60+ people coming in nightly at 9:30 p.m. (shift from
8:45 p.m.-12 midnight), make coffee, put out food, clean up
• Cleaning staff to turn over the shelter mornings at 7am into a meal hall to feed people
They have lots of physical donations but monetary donations and volunteer hours would be appreciated.
The need is from now until the City of Moncton opens up the Lion's Seniors Center Dec. 19.
Father Chris VanBuskirk and church volunteers have been working tirelessly and need help.
Contact: rector@stgeorgesmoncton.ca
Year-End Finance Webinar
Presentation on CRA Policy for Faith-based Charities - Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Heather Harris-Jones, our Synod Treasurer, invites all parish treasurers and officers to join for this webinar to discuss important matters relating to year-end in the parishes.
Topics to include:
Devotion of resources to charitable purposes and activities;
Maintaining adequate books;
The filing of the T3010 Annual Information Return;
Receipting of gifts;
Fundraising/allowable business activities;
New legislation dealing with making grants to non-qualified donees;
Potential changes to the disbursement quota.
David Oyler will be joining us to make the presentation and will be available for questions.
For more information, please contact Heather.
http://nb.anglican.ca/events/year-end-finance-webinar/2022-12-13
Journeys in the Desert
Diocesan Advent Retreat Day - Saturday, December 10, 2022
More than ever, we need spaces and times to nourish and refresh our souls. We need to find and create these spaces that will allow us to deepen our faith and give us the ability to connect with Jesus and learn to hear the voice of His Spirit.
On Saturday, December 10, the Rev. Paul Ranson will lead us through the day with reflection and prayer as we continue our Advent journey preparing for the celebration of the birth of the Messiah.
All are welcome! Cost is $20/person (lunch and refreshments provided).
The Rev. Paul Ranson is the rector of the Parish of Douglas and Nashwaaksis (St John the Evangelist) in Fredericton; he is married to Kimberly and together they are raising 3 children.
http://nb.anglican.ca/events/journeys-in-the-desert/2022-12-10
A Walk Through Bethlehem - in Pennfield
This Friday, Saturday
Living Manger in Sussex Corner
Christmas Breakfast program
Outflow Ministry in Saint John needs help to again offer its Christmas Breakfast Gift Bag program.
Donations of breakfast items are appreciated. For more information, click here.
What to buy this Christmas
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/13778?v1=true
Horizon launches platform to hear patients' and communities' voices
Horizon Health Network (Horizon) values the voice of our patients and communities in the planning and delivery of our health care services and wants to hear from the public on how we can improve the patient experience.
To achieve this, Horizon has an online engagement platform: Let's Talk Horizon, where patients, clients and family members can contribute their feedback and share their stories and ideas as it relates to their lived experience with the health care system.
AST presents Part-Time and Bi-Vocational Clergy in Today's Church
A Book Talk with the Rev. Dr. Ross Bartlett and the Rev. Kate Jones
It's Real Ministry: How Part-Time and Bi-Vocational Clergy are Challenging and Empowering the Church is the result of the first large-scale investigation of bi-vocational and part-time ministers in a mainline Canadian Church. The authors present a range of data relating to the working conditions, challenges, and rewards of this rapidly growing group of clergy.
This book talk is geared towards anyone who wants to learn about or support part-time and bi-vocational ministry.
Monday, Dec. 12 via Zoom
8 p.m. Atlantic
Taste and See...
Anglican Renewal Ministries is dedicated to bringing the life and power of the Holy Spirit to all Christians.
ARM has been serving the Anglican Church of Canada for over 30 years. In addition to workshops, we offer a quarterly magazine with articles to uplift and encourage people in their walk with Christ.
We hope this magazine will be a source of encouragement to all. Sample articles and a free copy of the magazine are available on our website.
Comic Relief!
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The Stanley Hotel is a wonderful place to stay, just ask this bear.
Like most discerning hotel stayers, this bear had to make sure it was the right place to stay.
See him check out how strong that coffee table is?
And service? Excuse me? Where is the front desk person? He looks as though he is ready to discuss room rates.
Apparently, Mr. Bear found his way into the hotel late Wednesday or early Thursday morning and decided to take a good look around. Maybe he was looking for Jack Nicholson, or trying to find the bathroom?
There were no guests around at the time, and the bear didn't stay long. The hotel staff was able to run him off easily, as he seemed afraid of people and a simple "shoo" was successful in getting him to maybe check out another hotel.
One of the great things about living in Colorado, you just never know when an animal is going to show up and make himself at home.


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Unbound Series
100 Songs to listen to while travelling!
November 18, 2017 unboundchris music, Uncategorized Leave a comment
What makes a great song when you're travelling?
That's such an open-ended question, that if I thought about it too much, it would defeat the entire purpose of this page.
So, ignoring the fact I put "Essential" songs, consider this a subjective list. For me, the best travel songs enhance the moment. Whether you are sunbathing on a beach, beside a pool, or if you're watching the world go by via the train window, there's a song below for every situation.
I've been told I have an eclectic taste in music, so chances are, some songs you'll love, some you might hate, but there should be something here for everyone. Please don't judge the list from one song! These songs aren't about subject matter, they're about the sound and how it makes me feel, which is what qualifies them for this list.
There's so many to chose from though, so there should be a mixture of famous songs and lesser known efforts, but chances are you won't know them all, and if you do, we should probably be friends. I'm fairly sure I could make a second list if anyone wants, but for now I'll stick with 100 songs.
Not interested in reading my half-thought out reasons why I put each song on the list? Check out the Spotify playlist!
So, in sort of/kind of order, with some links to their respective videos (if they work) please enjoy!
100. Radhira Vekaria & Adam Drake- Now
Just a nice, summer song to start off with. You might have heard this on some adverts, and honestly lots of their other stuff is perfect for this particular list.
99. Vic Mensa- We could be free
A chill, relaxing song with some great singing and some choice rap verses.
98. Angels & Airwaves- Everything's magic
A divisive band, I don't know many people who actually enjoy Tom Delougne's little side project, when he first split from Blink 182, but revisiting eight years later, I've come to appreciate them alot more now that i'm not comparing them. This song just reminds me of summer nights out camping.
97. Iggy Pop- The Passenger
A great song, especially when you're on the move.
96. The Heydaze- Hurt like hell
A light, cheerful sounding little number with a depressing but cute video. That's a weird combination of adjectives.
95. Lucas Nord Ft. Tove Lo- Run On love
An upbeat, dance-y track. The video has some great visuals, although a sad underlying story as well, so I guess this is going to be a recurring theme.
94. Zed Bias- Neighbourhood
Not the best song in the world, but dang, is it uplifting. I feel good, good, good, I feel good yes wonderful good.
93. KC & The Sunshine Band- Give it Up
Now we're hitting some classics! This song just makes me unbelievably happy, and I hope it makes you happy too.
92. Four Year Strong- Listen, do you smell something?
Probably should have prefaced this video with the fact that, although I listen to a huge mix of shit, my one true love is pop-punk, and FYS are one of my faves. This song in particular, makes me feel invincible, I mean just listen to that chorus!
91. WATERS- Hiccups
I'll admit I only found this band because I thought the lead singer was Jimmi Simpson, or one of the McPoyle brothers from It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia, but still a fantastic song and great to sing along to.
90. Donovan- Catch The Wind
The beautiful thing about music is of course it's subjectivity. Catch The Wind can often be portrayed as a sad song, but it makes me feel hopeful, which is why it is here.
89. Beck- Sexx Laws
I'll be real with you, this mostly just reminds me of Futurama, but also of summer.
88. The Kinks- Sunny Afternoon
One of my favourite bands ever, plus it's about summer. It's good.
87. David Gray- Please Forgive Me
I love this song, I think it's soothing. That's all.
86. The Mountain Goats- Heel Turn 2
Not a song particularly linked with travelling, per say, but a cool summery sound that gives me chills.
85. The Blackout Allstars- I like it like that
Man, I can't listen to this song without wanting to dance.
84. The Animals- House of Rising sun
Man, I love that riff. A song that fills me with excitement and mystery, which is what travelling should be about! (Probably)
83. The Lumineers- Ho Hey
Pretty sure everyone's heard this one already, but I just think it's a nice tune.
82. The Drums- Best Friend
Yet another happy song about something pretty sad, so I'm sure it will illicit some sort of emotion from you. It's just a lovely sounding song though.
81. The Stranglers- Golden Brown
So we've had songs about death and break up, why not drugs? Still, a fantastic song, I love listening to it while moving, especially.
80. Linkin Park- Shadow of the day
RIP Chester, your songs had a huge impact on my life. This is a quiet, solemn song that I listen to when I want to reflect on life, and really, when is better to do that then when you're travelling?
79. Belle & Sebastian- Get me away from here i'm dying
Truly a song for those who feel trapped in a 9-5 job. It worries me about just how much I relate to this song.
78. ALPINE- Foolish
Just a nice summery song that makes me think of city nights.
77. The Kinks- Village Green Preservation Society
Does this remind you of Hot Fuzz? If so, good. If not, it's just a nice, upbeat little tune.
76. Joni Mitchell- Big yellow taxi
I'll be honest, I also love the Counting Crows & Vanessa Carlton cover (The early 2000's were when I shined, man) but how could I not go for the O.G, Joni Mitchell? Upbeat and just a nice listen.
75. The Nightwatchman- The Road I must travel
If you ever get a chance to see Tom Morello live, definitely do, he's been a part of many great bands, and his solo effort is much the same.
74. Smashing Pumpkins- Perfect
Just another nice sounding song, by your homeboy Billy Corrigan, front-man of Smashing Pumpkins who actually kind of looks like a pumpkin. Still a great tune though.
73. Eels- Fresh Feeling
You may have heard this from a hundred different sitcoms. Also does the intro remind anyone else of the PS3 start up sound? Remember that?
72. Lauryn Hill- Every Ghetto, every city
As someone who loves Hip-hop, I find there's only a few female rappers I like, and that number has now decreased since I've been listening to Lauryn Hill because no-one can compare. The epitome of funk, with some great vocals.
71. Carole King- I feel the Earth move
A song that'll get you moving, it fills me with determination and purpose. Plus it just sounds cool so y'know.
70. Aesop Rock- Daylight
Alright, let's get some more Hip-hop going! Aesop Rock is one of the greatest lyricists still working, and I love most of his work, and this is one of my favourites. It's chill and resonates well with me.
69. Jackson 5- I want you back
Is this not the most cheerful song ever? I think it's making a bit of resurgence because of Guardians of the Galaxy, and why not? If I listened to this every day I think I would just be a happier person in general.
68. Less Than Jake- The science of selling yourself short
Here's a bit of ska for ya, I love it, super upbeat.
67. De La Soul- The magic number
I love the sound and the upbeat beat, it's just a great song! Also apparently the original isn't available on Spotify, which makes me incredibly confused.
66. Toots and the Mayhals- 54-46 was my number
Another happy-sounding song for the summer.
65. BØRNS – 10,000 Emerald Pools
Super relaxing, great sound.
64. Modest Mouse-Autumn Beds
Obviously, kind of an autumnal tune here, but still a nice one.
63. Radical Face- Welcome Home
Probably could have filled most of this list with Radical Face songs, so expect some more to pop up on this list. I think this has been on some adverts so you might have heard it before. It's just a great sounding song.
62. Catfish and the Bottlemen- Homesick
Man, I love this song. I love how it has a serene start and evolves into something so much more.
61. The Dead South- In Hell I'll be in good company
This is one of the catchiest songs ever, every-time I listen to it, I have it stuck in my head for weeks after. The perfect song to listen to when you're somewhere dry or remote.
60. The Vaccines- If you wanna
A fun, adrenaline pumping song. Great for when you're moving.
59. Modest Mouse- Ocean breathes salty
Obviously brings to mind the beach/ocean/sea whatever, but just a great sounding song.
58. Eels- Mr E's Beautiful Blues
From one of my favourite albums ever, this is just such a great summer song.
57. Oasis- Half the World away
Another methodical one I think, quite fitting while you're off gallivanting for a bit of reflection, when you're actually half a world away.
56. Queen- Don't stop me now
My all time favourite Queen song. It's on here because well, you don't always need something quiet and melodic, sometimes you just wanna get pumped, and for me, this is the song that fulfils that quota and then some.
55. War- Low Rider
Just a great sounding song, perfect for rides in the sun.
54. Smashing Pumpkins- Tonight, Tonight
I love this song so much. It just fills me with a sense of whimsical wonder, and I hope you'll feel that too.
53. Biffy Clyro-God & Satan
Just a relaxing as hell song.
52. Vanessa Carlton- A thousand miles
My go-to karaoke song, although nowadays it feels like every-time I play it someone shouts out "WHITE CHICKS!" although I try to ignore them. My hatred for that movie is almost as strong as my love for this song (It's immense)
51. Say Anything- I want to know your plans
One of my favourite songs from one of my favourite bands, and also the intro to my video series, Unbound. It's peaceful, great sounding and the ending just fulfils me. Wait, does that sound too gay? Well it's true.
50. Men at Work- Down Under
All i'm gonna say is, if there's a list like this and it DOESN'T have this song, don't trust it. Also realised I have never seen the video before this list and it might just be the greatest thing I've ever seen, and I once saw a dog on a skateboard.
49. The Chainsmokers-Closer
Not for everyone, even someone like me who never really listens to "charty" music like this, but for some reason I love this song, even though I keep hearing it everywhere. Good for summer drives or sitting in your kitchen by yourself drinking away your loneliness (I would assume)
48. Inc- The Place
One of the most relaxing songs ever. Listen to it at the pool, or something equally relaxing, like murder, if that works for you.
47. Dido- No Freedom
Dido's back, you guys! Oh wait, this song came out in 2013. Well, it's still pretty good.
46. American Authors- What we live for
Again, alot of these guys I could have put here, check out Best day of my life, probably their most famous song. But this is a good'un, show it some love.
45. Cat Stevens- Here comes my Baby
This song sounds like almost tangible sunshine in my ears, I think it's pretty great.
44. Clean Bandit- Rather be
Probably the antithesis of a travel song for many, and I think it's pretty obvious why-great sound and uh, it's kinda about travel? You dumb-butt.
43. Paper Lions- Travelling
Well, I mean, it says travelling right there. That's it, I don't even know the song. But it doesn't matter.
(That's a joke I love this song)
42. Max Romeo- Chase the Devil
Alot of you won't know the original song, but you'll know that sample (Thank you, prodigy). Well it's just another chill one, so sit on a beach, smoke a Doobius Hagrid (If it's legal whether you are, we don't advocate reckless behaviour here at Unbound) and watch your troubles sweep by.
41. Jimmy Eat World- The Middle
You know and ,love this song already you liar, don't you pretend me you don't.
40. Say Anything- A walk through Hell
Yay, Say Anything is back! So this comes from one of my top 5 albums of all time, but it was a secret track on the special edition, so I went many, many years without knowing it's existence, until I went travelling and heard it accidentally and got instantly addicted.
39. Earth, Wind & Fire- September
If you don't move a part of your body to this song I will just assume you're either deaf, dead inside or a quadriplegic.
38. The Specials- Message to you Rudy
A bit more old-school with the ska this time, from maybe one of the greatest ska bands ever. Of course, saying a ska band is better than others is like saying your dog's diarrhoea wasn't as bad today as yesterday. Yes I am mostly talking about Reel Big Fish.
37. Fountains of Wayne- All kinds of Time
Yes, it is by the same guys who did Stacey's Mom, and this is the reason I will fight anyone who says they are a one hit wonder, of course you might not have heard it unless you watched ANY american TV show in 2008-2010, I think it was in scrubs, the OC, One Tree Hill and god knows what else.
36. Motion City Soundtrack- Fell in love without you (Acoustic)
This is a sunset song. The original is fantastic, but this has an emotional punch unlike many of their other songs.
35. Joe Brooks- Superman
As much as it breaks my mainly image to admit this, this is a catchy as hell song and he kind of makes me question my sexuality.
34. Feeder- Forget about Tomorrow
There are so many choices here, I should have just linked the greatest hits album stream.
33. Blur- To the End
So, as of writing this, the drummer of Blur is actually a Labour representative at Norfolk County Council, where I used to work. Nothing to do with the song obviously, the song's great, just thought it was weird.
32. The Wombats- Moving to New York
I tried to stay away from songs representing actual destinations, but I love this song so much, it gets me pumped.
31. The Libertines- Don't look back into the sun
Is it okay to no longer being ashamed of liking The Libertines now? Well, regardless of much a shit Pete is, this is a great summer song.
30. Noah and the Whale- 5 Years Time
This reminds me of summer as a teenager. Try not to whistle along, I dare you. Its just, it's just so….HAPPY.
29. Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes- Home
I'm not sure how many songs on the list have the word 'Home' within the title, but I think it's a lot. Anyway, this is a cheerful tune that might pump some happiness into your otherwise dreary existence.
28. Atmosphere- Sunshine
Atmosphere, my absolute hands-down No.1 favourite Hip Hop artist. Each song tells a story, this time one of over-coming a hangover and discovering the beauty of the world. I relate to that pretty much every other day (I'm not actually an alcoholic)
27. Temper Trap- Sweet Disposition
If a July sunset could be summarised into one song, it would be this. You've probably heard it half a hundred times on half a hundred different shows and adverts, but if you didn't know the name of it, this is for you!
26. The Pharcyde-Runnin'
Okay, now my second favourite Hip-hop artists. I love this song so much, it's chill and somehow empowering.
25. A Great Big World- Already Home
There's that word again. Just a beautifully written and performed song about long distance love.
24. All Saints- Pure Shores
Here is is, arguably the most travel-y song out of the bunch. If you were going to ignore the rest and listen to only this one, I would not blame you chum. You've seen The Beach though, right?
23. Houston Calls- I Fancy abroad
A big regret of my life is discovering this band juuuust as they split up, so I'm trying to keep the flame alive. I love this song, it's light tone and the lyrics, it's great. If you like them, there are still albums circulating you can pick up, they are well worth the listen.
22. Raptures of Lovers- Talk to Me
I love me some Lo-Fi, and this song is one of my favourites. It's just such a happy sounding song!
21. Foster The People-Pumped Up Kicks
Well, we haven't had a happy sounding song about dark subject matter in ages have we? I love this song, check out the remix with Childish Gambino as well, arguably much better.
20. Weezer- Island In the Sun
19. Coldplay-Ink
Do people still like Coldplay? Well I do, so that's irrelevant. Here's a song of theirs I don't think gets enough love. Great sound, completely serene.
18. Childish Gambino- California
A bit of a weird one for some of you, but man, I love these sounds. Just great.
17. R Kelly- Ignition (Remix)
Might be a weird one for some of you, I'm putting this on here purely because of the amount of friends I made playing this in hostels and such (Mostly English people, if that says anything) of course, alot of people apparently hate this too, so try not to mesh with those blasphemers.
16. The Hics- Cold Air
Another super relaxing one for the poolside or by the beach.
15. Toto- Africa
Well I couldn't not put this on here, could I? What're you, some sort of craz-yperson?
14. Red Hot Chilli Peppers- Road Trippin'
Again, another obvious choice. I will let you make you're own assumptions for when this is best suited.
13. Lilly Allen-Ldn
I accidentally set this as my ringtone and now I'm keeping it. Lyrics are once again a little dark, but can you hear that chorus???!! (Apologies if you are deaf, but you're on a page about music, genius)
12. Bob Dylan- The Times they are a-changin'
Don't worry if this reminds you of Watchmen. A great sounding song, and again we get a little bit of reflection. Isn't that nice?
11. Regina Spektor- Folding Chair
Again, a heck of a lot of songs to chose from, Us, Dusseldorf, all great to hear while travelling, but I love the jaunty piano.
10. The Smiths- This Charming Man
This song should be the soundtrack for every night out in a foreign city.
9. The Helio Sequence- Mr Tambourine Man
A cover of Bob Dylan, and a fantastic one. I assume, I don't listen to much of Bobby D, and with covers like this, I'm not sure I need to.
8. Aaron West & The Roaring Twenties-'67 Cherry Red
Actually a side project of my all time favourite band (Don't worry-we'll get to them soon.) I actually discovered this song half way through my travels, and after listening to it about sixteen times, it broke me down into a puddle of tears in an airport, and this is from someone who's usually so emotionally apathetic that I never normally cry, but all I wanted to do was hug my parents after hearing this, and I still listen to it almost every day.
7. Johnny Foreigner- Salt, Pepa & Spinderella
This is a rare case of a song that I fell in love with after the very first hearing, and I still listen to it constantly after almost ten years. It kind of makes me just want to run, and keep going. Until the song stops and I have to put it on repeat, but then I can just run some more.
6. Urban Cone- Come Back to Me
I only discovered this song recently, and I'm in love with it. I get the feeling it's the soundtrack to a hundred different 'Travel-Videos', and well there's good reason for that.
5. VHS Collection- Waiting on the Summer
As you can imagine, this song is summer personified. Great sound, great vocals and chorus…ahhh, why can't it be summer all the time? I guess it kind of feels like it is when I listen to this.
4. Allison Weiss- Over You
Allison Weiss is someone who deserves so much more recognition, she is insanely talented. While this may be a bittersweet song about heartbreak, the feel of the song just makes me think of summer nights, although really, any song by her could be on this list.
3. Frank Turner- The Road
Frank Turner has always seemed a little divisive to me, like people either despise him or are one step away from going down on him, but maaaaan this song gets me pumped. Imediatley after listening to it I just want to pack my bags and book a flight the heck out of wherether I am.
2. Radical Face- Wandering
Hooray! Radical Face is back! This song…this song hit me in the gut as soon as I heard it. It's like someone cracked open my brain and made a sweet song about how I feel being back home. It's beautiful, serene and irresponsibly powerful. If you've ever felt lost after coming home, this song will let you feel like that's not something exclusive, and hopefully it might help you like it helped me.
1. The Wonder Years- Came Out Swinging
Well here it is, my all-time favourite song from my all-time favourite band. I know we've had some weird choices on this list, and you might be confused why I think this is the best travel song, when most other people would choose something more chilled, like the above list was full of. Well, it's because this song saved my life.
Listening to this song one day on the walk home from work, something just awoke within me, some sort of resilient fire, a desire to keep living and put a giant middle finger up to depression. This is my power song, what I need to listen to, to recharge. I listen to it almost every single day and have been for the past 2-3 years. I even put my travel video when I came back to this song, before it got taken down for copyright. Because travel is a miraculous privilege, but it's not all fun. Sometimes you need a power song to keep you pushing through, and if you feel lost, maybe this could be yours too.
Phew! We made it! Thank you so much for making it to the end, I hope I've opened your eyes to some amazing songs out there, although I'm sure there are some you might dispute with me. Why not leave a comment, tell me what songs you think don't deserve to be on there and what you would replace it with personally.
Thanks again, I hope you have a great day/life!
Chris xo
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The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and be able to make technical language comprehensible to other DES colleagues and Departmental staff. The employee in this position will have excellent writing skills and be able to produce presentations, technical reports, master plans, RFPs, and compliance reports.
(Project Engineer / Journey level): Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering plus two years of professional civil engineering experience performing signal design and/or utility operations, including experience using AutoCAD (or similar design) software for signal design projects.
(Senior Engineer / Senior Level): A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering plus significant progressively responsible civil engineering experience performing signal design and/or utility operations, including at least 2 years' experience using AutoCAD (or similar design) software for signal design projects.
Substitution: Experience may not be substituted for the Engineering Degree requirement. A Master's Degree in Civil Engineering may be substituted for one year of Engineering experience.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
Applicant must possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid motor vehicle operator's license from the applicant's state of residence at the time of appointment. The applicant must authorize Arlington County to obtain, or the applicant must provide a copy of the applicant's official state/district driving record. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon a favorable review of the applicant's driving record.
Work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday with infrequent required overtime, meetings (some off-site), and availability for call-back in emergency situations.
Candidates who possess a Professional Engineer License are also eligible to receive PE premium pay.
Since this class describes multiple levels of work, a special broadband pay range has been established to compensate work at any/all levels. Individuals encumbering positions within this class of work are compensated and move through the pay band based on a combination of level of work assignment and performance. The pay band does not differentiate specific pay ranges or caps within the band for entry, journey and senior level engineering work.
Note: This recruitment is open until the position is filled, interested applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. Qualified applicants in this first group will be referred to the hiring manager and interviews will be conducted on a regular basis throughout the recruitment with candidates whose qualifications best fit our needs. The application process will close when the position has been filled or when enough qualified applications have been received.


Marvel Comics' Editor-in-Chief C.B. Cebulski holds court at Chicago's C2E2 with this one-man "Manvel Fanfare" panel. The publisher's description for this panel teases the events of War of the Realms, Amazing Spider-Man's "The Hunted," and even Forbush Man - so no questions barred.


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The Struggle Files: Mathew Knowles Allegedly Knocked Up Solange's BFF
Written By Cecil Lennox
Beyoncé's father apparently couldn't keep it in his pants during his split with her mother.
While he has already been slapped with a paternity suit from a woman who says he's severely behind on child support payments, the former manager of the megastar is being accused of getting her sister Solange's friend pregnant during the same period.
Mathew Knowles' alleged baby mama was tight with Solange Knowles … but Solange had no idea her friend was banging her dad.
TaQoya Branscomb has sued Mathew, claiming he got her pregnant in 2010 … around the time Beyonce's mom, Tina Knowles, filed for divorce.
We're told TaQoya met Solange in 2008 through a stylist. They hung out together on multiple occasions in nightclubs and bars in Houston.
Now here's where the plot thickens. We're told Mathew knew his daughter was hanging out with TaQoya. But Solange was in the dark.
Branscomb is asking for a DNA test, a declaration of paternity and child support.
30-year-old Branscomb tells us she was a lingerie model but is now a real estate agent.
Mathew acknowledged in 2010 Alexsandra Wright was indeed his baby mama and he was ordered to pay $12K a month in child support, but that was reduced to $2,485 after Beyonce fired him and his income stream dried up.
Mathew probably shouldn't take an elevator ride with Solange anytime soon.
We're just throwing darts in the dark with this one, but could it have been Jay Z said something slick about this situation to Solange to make her go off in that Met Gala elevator? The things to make you go "hmm…"
Photo: WENN
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The Complainant is Hermes International, SCA of Paris, France, represented by Cabinet Iteanu & Associes, France.
The Respondent is cui zhenhua of Guangzhou, the People's Public of China.
The disputed domain name <hermes-handbag.com> is registered with Xin Net Technology Corp.
The Complaint was filed with the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center (the "Center") on October 14, 2010. On October 14, 2010, the Center transmitted by email to Xin Net Technology Corp. a request for registrar verification in connection with the disputed domain name. On October 15, 2010, Xin Net Technology Corp. transmitted by email to the Center its verification response confirming that the Respondent is listed as the registrant and providing the contact details. On October 15, 2010, the Center transmitted by email to the parties in both Chinese and English regarding the language of proceedings. On the same day, the Complainant confirmed its request that English be the language of proceedings. The Respondent did not comment on the language of proceedings by the specified due date.
The Center appointed Jacob (Changjie) Chen as the sole panelist in this matter on November 23, 2010. The Panel finds that it was properly constituted. The Panel has submitted the Statement of Acceptance and Declaration of Impartiality and Independence, as required by the Center to ensure compliance with the Rules, paragraph 7.
The Complainant is the French Company HERMES INTERNATIONAL, SCA, who is the holding company of the internationally known Hermès Group, founded in 1837, which designs, develops and markets high-quality products, including bags, leather goods, jewellery, etc.
The Hermes products are distributed worldwide through about 325 retail stores. Hermes is especially recognised worldwide for its handmade luggage and handbags collections. The brand HERMES is internationally known, and associated with luxury products and excellence of craftsmanship. The independent report Best Global Brands 2010, published by Interbrand, cites HERMES as one of the most internationally known brands.
The Complainant registered HERMES trademark in France, Unite States of America, China and many other countries in the world. The Complainant provided with related trademark certificates and documents to prove its trademark rights.
- <hermes.cn> registered on March, 19, 2003.
The disputed domain name was registered on September 19, 2009. The website at the disputed domain name has been used by the Respondent to offer for sale replica bags, belts and scarf products under the Complainant's registered mark HERMES.
The Complainant identifies itself as the owner of internationally well-known trademarks all over the world. The trademark HERMES is the only distinctive element in the terms composing the disputed domain name. The additional term "handbag" is not a distinguishing feature but increases the likelihood of confusion because it refers expressly to the Complainant's most well-known type of products.
The Complainant has never authorized the Respondent to use its trademark. The Respondent is not commonly known by the disputed domain name and has not acquired any trademark or service mark rights. The Respondent cannot demonstrate any legitimate non-commercial or fair use of the disputed domain name.
It is obvious that the Respondent knew the trademark HERMES at the time it registered the disputed domain name.
The registration of the domain name was made with the obvious intention to use it to promote an e-commerce website selling counterfeit trademarked goods.
(3) The only currencies supported by the e-commerce site are US Dollars, Euro, GB Pounds, Canadian Dollars, Australian Dollars, excluding Chinese currency. It is evident that the site is not intended for Chinese customers.
on October 15, 2010, the Center notified the parties in both English and Chinese that the Complaint had been submitted in English, that the language of the registration agreement for the disputed domain name is Chinese, and provided the parties with detailed information concerning the language of proceedings. The Respondent was therefore aware of the language of proceedings matters in the case and had an opportunity to make any comments or submissions it so wished, but it had not objected to the language of proceedings at all by the due date.
The spirit of paragraph 11 of the Rules is to ensure fairness in the selection of language by giving full consideration to the parties' level of comfort with each language, the expenses to be incurred, the possibility of delay in the proceeding in the event translations are required, and other relevant factors. See Groupe Industriel Marcel Dassault, Dassault Aviation v. Mr. Minwoo Park, WIPO Case No. D2003-0989. And it is recognized that the UDRP should provide an inexpensive and expeditious avenue for resolution of domain name disputes. See Whirlpool Corporation, Whirlpool Properties, Inc. v. Hui'erpu (HK) electrical appliance co. ltd., WIPO Case No. D2008-0293.
Paragraph 11(a) of the Rules reserves to the Panel the authority to determine the proper language of proceedings. In view of all the above circumstances and the Complainant's request, the Panel finds that there is no prejudice caused to the Respondent if the proceedings are conducted in English. The selection of the Chinese language as the language of proceedings in the present case would be a burden to the Complainant in terms of translation expenses, and would also cause undue delay in the proceedings.
The Panel determines that English shall be the language of proceedings and therefore render the decision in English in accordance with paragraph 11 of the Rules.
Based on the documents produced by the Complainant, the Panel is satisfied that the Complainant has proven that it is the owner of the trademark HERMES.
The distinctive part of the disputed domain name is the HERMES mark. The disputed domain name wholly incorporates the Complainant's distinctive trademark HERMES. As numerous prior UDRP panels have held, the fact that a domain name wholly incorporates a complainant's registered mark may be sufficient to establish identity or confusing similarity for purposes of the Policy, despite the addition of other words to such marks. See Oki Data Americas, Inc. v. ASD, Inc., WIPO Case No. D2001-0903; Lilly ICOS LLC v. The Counsel Group, LLC, WIPO Case No. D2005-0042.
The Panel finds that the addition of generic, dictionary term "handbag" in the disputed domain name does not prevent confusing similarity to the Complainant's trademark, and therefore that the disputed domain name is confusingly similar to the Complainant's trademark, in which the Complainant has rights.
The Complainant has not authorized, licensed or permitted the Respondent to use the trademark HERMES.
The Complainant asserts that the Respondent is not commonly known by the disputed domain name. The Respondent cannot demonstrate any legitimate non-commercial or fair use of the disputed domain name.
The Panel is satisfied that the Complainant has established prima facie evidence that the Respondent has no rights or legitimate interests in the disputed domain name under paragraph 4(c) of the Policy. According to a consistent line of UDRP decisions, in such a case the burden of production shifts to the Respondent to rebut the evidence. See among others Carolina Herrera, Ltd. v. Alberto Rincon Garcia, WIPO Case No. D2002-0806; International Hospitality Management – IHM S.p.A. v. Enrico Callegari Ecostudio, WIPO Case No. D2002-0683.
It is noted that the Respondent has failed to file a Response to prove its rights or legitimate interests in the disputed domain name under paragraph 4(c) of the Policy. For all the above reasons, the Panel therefore finds that the Respondent has no rights or legitimate interests in respect of the disputed domain name.
Through extensive marketing and advertising efforts, the Complainant has established significant goodwill and reputation in its mark.
The evidence shows that the website at the disputed domain name was being used by the Respondent to offer for sale replica Hermes products. The Panel notes, that the website is still able to visit when drafting the decision. In "ABOUNT US" column, it is said that "Our company specializes in replicating designer hermes handbags" with detailed introduction about how it is able to produce replica trademarked products and claimed Hermes Replica Handbags as "the art of cloning". These prove strongly that the Respondent was fully aware of the Complainant's trademarks and business, and the disputed domain name was registered in bad faith.
The Complainant has asserted that the website which was operated at the disputed domain name was used by the Respondent to offer for the sale counterfeit Hermes branded products and this assertion has not been rebutted by the Respondent. Moreover, the Respondent claims its products as replica trademarked products on the website under the disputed domain name. The sale of counterfeited goods under the Complainant's trademark amounts to bad faith. See Prada S.A. v. Domains For Life, WIPO Case No. D2004-1019.
The Panel finds that by using the disputed domain name, the Respondent intentionally attempted to attract for commercial gain, Internet users to the Respondent's website or other on-line location, by creating a likelihood of confusion with the Complainant's mark as to the source, sponsorship, affiliation, or endorsement of the Respondent's website or location or of a product or service on the Respondent's website or location.
In light of the above reasons, the Panel therefore finds that the disputed domain name has been registered and is being used in bad faith pursuant to the Policy.
For all the foregoing reasons, in accordance with paragraphs 4(i) of the Policy and 15 of the Rules, the Panel orders that the disputed domain name <hermes-handbag.com> be transferred to the Complainant.


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Is Bassy on the Right Track?
by SLAM Staff July 12, 2007
by Marcel Mutoni
-Sebastian Telfair is putting in work at the Summer League.
(Danny) Ainge wouldn't discuss any previous trade agreements for Telfair, saying, "I'll just stand by what I said about Sebastian. Nothing's changed. But I will say I thought it was a great decision by Sebastian to show up at the summer league camp and play – and play well."
"I think I need to focus a little more on my strengths," Telfair said. "In the last three summers I worked a lot on what people said I couldn't do, and that took me away from the things that got me to the NBA – using my quickness, getting to the basket and finding guys."
-Zeke likes what he's seeing from the troops so far.
(Just wait until mid-December when Zach goes on a five-burrough killing spree, Isiah. I can't wait for 2008 New York Knicks basketball!)
-My main girl, Miss Gossip, sat down with Greg Oden and got him to explain exactly what was going on in that infamous photo. Hilarious stuff.
-Pat Riley is working hard to acquire Mo Williams.
"We've got alternative plans," Riley said, "but we're putting all our energy in this."
"This is what we want to try to focus on, what we're doing," he said. "It's probably a tough decision for him."
(It's not that tough of a decision, Mo. Miami = A little bit less money, beautiful weather, beautiful – and oftentimes, surgically enhanced – women, and a chance to play with Shaq and Wade. Milwaukee = Milwaukee.)
-Kobe was in LA yesterday, but refused to talk about his situation with the Lakers. I guess he's still worn out from his tour on Radio Row a little while back.
-Eazy Yi talked to the League's official site but did not get asked about the Bucks thanks to his agent. Awesome.
-And finally for today: Don't eff with the Chinese government, son!
China executed its former top food and drug regulator today for taking bribes to approve untested medicine as Beijing scrambled to show that it is serious about improving the safety of Chinese products.
The Beijing No. 1 Intermediate People's Court carried out the death sentence against Zheng Xiaoyu, 62, the former head of the State Food and Drug Administration, soon after the country's Supreme Court rejected his final appeal.
(It's real like that.)


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Tuesday Morning Hot Links
*The Astros beat the Diamondbacks 8-3 yesterday. But the A's beat the Twins, the Mariners beat the Padres, the Rangers beat the Indians, and the Angels beat the Tigers. So the Astros didn't actually make up any ground and remain 7.5 GB of ARL, 7.0 back of Seattle, 0.5 back of Anaheim, and are tied with the A's.
*The Astros scored all eight runs without hitting a home run - the first time the Astros scored 8+ runs with no homers since August 2014. Hinch:
We scored eight runs early and got out of the gates hot, and it was nice to do it without the benefit of the home run. We got a couple of good hits and when we needed it, we got a couple of timely, well-located hits, and we continued to tack on and chase their starter out of the game early.
*Collin McHugh threw the Astros' first complete game since Mike F. Fiers' no-hitter last August. McHugh:
My whole goal was to keep the bullpen out of it. Keep guys from warming up. Keep guys from coming in. We were able to accomplish that today.
You can't just ignore his 2016 debut, in which the Yankees chased him after getting just one out. But that's exactly what I'm about to do. In his last ten starts (starting with the April 11 start): McHugh has thrown 61.1IP, 73H/28ER, 56K:12BB. In six May starts McHugh threw 40IP, 40H/17ER, 39K:9BB.
*Carlos Gomez has been activated and will join the team in Arizona today. Colin Moran has been optioned back to Fresno. Hinch had nice things to say about Moran and especially liked how Moran just shut the hell up:
He's ready to be a big leaguer. He's going to be an effective hitter for us. He played a pretty good third base while he was here. He doesn't say a word. He's as quiet as they come. There's a lot to like about Colin Moran, and when he comes back, he'll contribute quite a bit.
*Altuve's triple yesterday was the 2000th triple in franchise history.
*George Springer is 12x29 since being moved to the leadoff spot.
*Lance McCullers' 150 Ks through his first 25 MLB starts is 2nd-highest in franchise history, eight behind Tom Griffin in 1969.
*Memorial Day means a lot for Hinch, whose Team USA roommate was killed in Afghanistan in 2005.
*A.J. Reed went 3x5 with a double and an RBI but Fresno and Colorado Springs ended their Memorial Day with a 6-6 tie in the 10th inning, thanks to a travel curfew where both teams needed to catch flights. Since it's the last time the teams will play each other, they just Selig'd it and called it off at 2:30pm. Josh Fields is having a tough time in Fresno. In 7IP, he has allowed 4H/3ER, 6K:5BB.
*Here's what keeps the Royals' front office awake at night (a notable read).
*Here's Lindsay Berra with 12 major league players who died serving their country.
*On Matt Harvey and the Media.
*Vice Sports: Sieg Heil, Refugees Welcome - A Night Spent Partying with Real Madrid Fans.
*Before You Go: Steven Wright's knuckleball is stupid.
This knuckleball is filthy https://t.co/Thg0tcI8eG
— Kent (@RealKentMurphy) May 30, 2016
Labels: A.J. Hinch, A.J. Reed, Arizona Diamondbacks, Carlos Gomez, Colin Moran, Collin McHugh, Fresno, George Springer, Lance McCullers, Steven Wright, Tom Griffin


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Le district de Wujiang (武江区 ; pinyin : Wǔjiāng Qū) est une subdivision administrative de la province du Guangdong en Chine. Il est placé sous la juridiction de la ville-préfecture de Shaoguan.

Notes et références

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ko:우장 구
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vi:Vũ Giang
zh:武江区

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Politics /
White House Refuses to Condemn Activist Group Who Posted Home Addresses of Supreme Court Justices (VIDEO)
| By Cassandra MacDonald
The White House has declined to condemn a pro-abortion activist organization that published the home addresses of conservative Supreme Court justices and called for people to protest at their homes.
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki was asked about the situation by Fox News reporter Peter Doocy during Thursday's press briefing.
As Timcast previously reported, earlier in the day, the organization Ruth Sent Us published a map to the homes of Chief Justice John Roberts and Justices Amy Coney Barrett, Brett Kavanaugh, Clarence Thomas, Neil Gorsuch, and Samuel Alito.
"I think the President's view is that there is a lot of passion, a lot of fear, a lot of sadness from many many people across this country about what they saw in that leaked document," Psaki replied. "We obviously want people's privacy to be respected, we want people to protest peacefully, if they want to protest. That is certainly what the president's view would be."
Doocy followed up by asking about the activists protesting at the justice's home addresses.
"So, he doesn't care if they're protesting outside the Supreme Court or outside someone's private residence?" Doocy asked.
"I don't have an official US government position on where people protest. I want it, we want it, of course, to be peaceful," Psaki said.
Jen Psaki says Biden has no position on pro-abortion activists posting a map of the HOME ADDRESSES of Supreme Court justices pic.twitter.com/MKoDJLr8CW
— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) May 5, 2022
Ruth Sent Us said that they are holding "walk by" protests on May 11 "at the homes of the six extremist justices, three in Virginia and three in Maryland."
The website also advertises that they are looking for "a muralist or chalk artist."
"Are you a graphic designer who would like to contribute remotely? Large-scale art will be included in the protests against the Supreme Court. Stipends available," the website says.
On Twitter, the organization called on people to disrupt Catholic churches on Sunday.
Whether you're a "Catholic for Choice", ex-Catholic, of other or no faith, recognize that six extremist Catholics set out to overturn Roe. Stand at or in a local Catholic Church Sun May 8. #WarOnWomen #MothersDayStrike pic.twitter.com/v2vtpd12Gp
— Ruth Sent Us 🪧 (@RuthSentUs) May 3, 2022
"Whether you're a 'Catholic for Choice', ex-Catholic, of other or no faith, recognize that six extremist Catholics set out to overturn Roe. Stand at or in a local Catholic Church Sun May 8," the group urged, adding the hashtags "#WarOnWomen" and "#MothersDayStrike."
The Washington Examiner reported, "It's not clear who is in charge of Ruth Sent Us or how the group is funded. The map displayed on its website contains a link to another activist group, Vigil for Democracy. And a link at the bottom of the group's website is for an organizing page run by Strike For Choice, yet another activist group."
"Strike For Choice boasts endorsements from 11 activist groups, the most prominent being Code Pink, a left-wing activist group that has received funding from major Democratic groups such as the Tides Foundation," the report added.
The protests are in response to a draft opinion showing that the Supreme Court voted to overturn Roe v. Wade, which was leaked to Politico.
"We hold that Roe and Casey must be overruled," Justice Samuel Alito wrote in the document labeled, "Opinion of the Court." "It is time to heed the Constitution and return the issue of abortion to the people's elected representatives."
Roe v. Wade remains in place until the opinion is signed. Votes and drafts may change up until that point. If it is overturned, laws regarding abortion will be left for individual states to decide.
According to Politico, "the three Democratic-appointed justices – Stephen Breyer, Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan – are working on one or more dissents," it added that "How Chief Justice John Roberts will ultimately vote, and whether he will join an already written opinion or draft his own, is unclear."
Thomas, Gorsuch, Kavanaugh and Barrett voted with Alito — per the report.
Doctors Sue HHS Secretary Over Medicare 'Anti-Racism' Plans
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Apple to unveil iCloud, iOS 5 on Monday, June 6
Had some doubts that Apple was heading skyward? Those lingering concerns can now be put to rest. Apple has confirmed that it will be announcing iCloud on June 6th, what its calling an "upcoming cloud services offering." That will be part of the keynote for this years Worldwide Developers Conference, known to the cool kids as WWDC. This is, of course, where everyone has come to expect new iPhones to come to light, but this year were thinking the focus will be more on software, and indeed Apples event notice indicates that the big highlights will be Mac OS X Lion and the next version of its mobile operating system, iOS 5. This is a decidedly non-Apple way to announce something big like iCloud, making us wonder what other surprises Steve Jobs will have for us at the event — yes, hell be kicking things off. As ever you can find out as it happens here, live.
via Apple to unveil iCloud, iOS 5 on Monday, June 6 — Engadget.
ASUS outs UX21 ultrathin laptop with up to Core i7 CPU (video)
The thickest part of this new laptop is 17mm, its entire body is built from an aluminum alloy, and the CPUs can be specced as high as Core i7. Anything else you need to know before drooling all over yourself? ASUS projects the launch of its shiny new UX21 in September.
via ASUS outs UX21 ultrathin laptop with up to Core i7 CPU video hands-on! — Engadget.
Barnes & Noble announces new touch-enabled Nook for $139
Not to be outdone by Kobo, which just unleashed its latest E Ink reader yesterday, the folks at Barnes & Noble are back with the latest update to their line of Nook devices. The "all new" Nook has the same Zeforce infrared touch layer as the aforementioned Kobo, and lasts up to two months on a single charge. The Pearl E Ink screen boasts "80-percent less flashing" during page turns, something that many fans of the devices have resigned themselves to having their eyes assaulted by. B&N is also quite proud of its streamlined interface which it brags has 37 less buttons than the Kindle 3. Around the back is a soft-touch rubber surface that should feel great in the hand while reading, though, we'll have to wait to manhandle one ourselves to be sure.
The new Nook has a redesigned home screen with your current reading list and suggested titles. It also adds a few new features like FastPage Zoom forward, which lets you jump to any page in a title, and (finally) displays the number of pages left to go. Inside is Android 2.1, 2GB of storage, which can be expanded using the microSD slot, and a WiFi radio — but sadly no 3G. You'll also be able to share quotes, lend books, and update your status on social networks using Nook Friends, which debuted last year with the Nook Color.
You can pre-order online and in stores now and the updated Nook should start shipping to customers June 10th. You'll also be able to pick one up at BestBuy, Walmart, Books-A-Million, and Staples for $139 at the same time.
via Barnes & Noble announces new touch-enabled Nook for $139 (video) — Engadget.
Windows Phone 'Mango' will be used on first Nokia WP devices
Nokia has noted Microsoft's announcement of the new Windows Phone 7 (aka Mango) with word that the software being demonstrated today will be the one we'll see on the first Nokia with Windows Phone device. It also slightly contracts the roadmap for the first handset born from the Microkia partnership, though Nokia's statement makes sure not to make any promises about when said device will show up. Finally, we find the "Nokia with Windows Phone" phrasing somewhat peculiar, don't be surprised if you see it turn into a branding strategy for Nokia's smartphones going forward. Here's the relevant statement, straight out of Finland:
"Today Microsoft has announced the key new ingredients of the latest 'Mango' release of the Windows Phone operating system. This is the software that will be used on the first Nokia with Windows Phone device, and so should be of keen interest to Nokia-watchers everywhere."
Update: Microsoft just concluded its keynote with word that it already has Nokia phones running Mango in its labs. And none have leaked out yet, amazing!
Update 2: We were just contacted by a Nokia representative indicating that there was a mistake in the original announcement the company distributed. It wasn't supposed to read device, it was supposed to be devices. More than one!
via Windows Phone 'Mango' will be used on first Nokia WP devices (updated: multiple!) — Engadget.
Opera Mini lands on the iPad in version 6.0
Been loving the Opera Mini experience on your iPhone and wishing for it on your larger iOS device? Opera is today turning that desire into reality with the release of v6.0 of its Mini mobile browser, which now has support for all iOS portables, including the iPad and iPad 2, plus a specific shoutout for the iPhone 4's retina display. The overall design of the web explorer has also been freshened up, with a "new look and feel," while a social sharing function will let you blast URLs into Twitter and Facebook directly from the app. Additionally, the new version includes the ability to load tabs in the background and improves support for non-Latin alphabets like Arabic and Chinese.
via Opera Mini lands on the iPad in version 6.0 — Engadget.
Microsoft announces Windows Phone 'Mango' update, coming in early autumn
Mango may no longer be a secret in and of itself, but we doubt Microsoft would've set up an entire event to preview its big Windows Phone update if there was nothing hidden up that Redmond sleeve. To that end, we've just come across an official press release from the company, released on its Romanian website. The machine translation awaits after the break.
The first thing to note is that the update will be "freely available" to all current Windows Phone handsets, something Microsoft already committed to, and will be ready for download "at the beginning of this summer." (Update: it looks like our translation machinery betrayed us, tipsters are saying it's actually the beginning of autumn.) Naturally, the new goodness will also figure in new devices and from new partners, including Acer, Fujitsu, and ZTE. Those fresh faces join Nokia and the incumbent partners of Dell, HTC, Samsung, and LG to expand the WP ecosystem.
A Beta SDK of the new Windows Phone free tools will be available within 24 hours, we're promised, for developers to sink their teeth into.
In the communications department, Microsoft is introducing conversation threads, which seamlessly transition between MSN Messenger chats, SMS, and other messaging to keep you talking to the same person irrespective of the method. New contact group tiles are also incoming, with the ability to send quick emails or IMs to entire groups. Twitter and LinkedIn contact integration is mentioned, though we expect this go a lot deeper in Twitter's case, as Microsoft has already demonstrated. Speaking of more in-depth integration, Microsoft has improved the Live Tiles to allow the display of more dynamic information from apps, which will of course be able to multitask beautifully. Internet Explorer 9 is also joining in on the Mango fun with support for HTML5. Jump past the break for all the details.
via Engadget.
ASUS Eee Pad Transformer Review
I've been on a bit of a tablet kick lately, so even if you have dinner with me—tablets are bound to come up (I only break out the SSD conversation for the truly patient). Last week I had the pleasure of having dinner with Tony Tamasi and Jim Black of NVIDIA, and of course—tablets came up.
I've been thinking about device synergy, something I brought up in our PlayBook review. The problem is as follows: if I'm on my desktop with half a dozen tabs open and perhaps a PDF as well, but I decide to switch over to a tablet—there's no quick way that I can transition my reading environment between the devices. What I have to do is sit down on the couch, whip out my tablet, and manually navigate to each website and redownload/open the PDF. What I'd like to do is something along the lines of HP's Touch to Share, but just on a larger scale.
via AnandTech – ASUS Eee Pad Transformer Review.
Pantech Announced World First 1.5 GHz Dual-Core Phone
Pantech is one of the leading mobile phone companies in S.Korea, and they always announce some amazing devices but mostly in S.Korea. They are also offering some of their devices in the States via AT&T and Verizon, but all of them are just mid-range devices, and we are still waiting for Pantech to announce their superphones in USA, like the new Pantech Vega Racer. It's the first device to come with a 1.5 GHz Dual-Core Qualcomm MSM8600, 1GB RAM and a blazing fast Adreno GPU. Unfortunately, the device will be available only on SK Telecom later this month. It comes with a 4.3-Inch TFT LCD display with a resolution of 800×480 and the phone is rocking on Android 2.3 Gingerbread. There is an 8 MP camera on the back side and a 1.3 MP front-facing camera. It's only 9 mm thin, features 1650 mAh battery and weighs 120 grams. Pantech is also planning to launch a tablet later this year, so let's see if the tablet is powerful enough to beat XOOM and other tablets.
via Pantech Announced World First 1.5 GHz Dual-Core Phone › AndroidGuys.
HTC Flyer hands-on video
HTC's first attempt at tackling the tablet market, the HTC Flyer has landed in the T3 offices and so we have compiled a gallery of hands-on images with the 7-inch device.
Available to buy now priced £599.99 as a standalone device the HTC Flyer, first unveiled at Mobile World Congress back in February, comes equipped with Google's Android 2.4 Gingerbread mobile operating system with an upgrade to the tablet centric 3.0 Honeycomb reportedly already in the works.
Touting a 7-inch display with a 1024 x 600p resolution the Flyer's spec sheet is plumped by the inclusion of a 1.5GHz single core processor 1GB of RAM and HTC's hugely popular Sense UI skin running over Google's Android OS.
With full Flash 10 and HTML 5 compatibility, the HTC Flyer comes boxed with a HTC Magic Pen stylus for note taking and improved user interaction with a 5-megapixel rear mounted camera with 720p HD video recording capabilities joins by a 1.3-megapixel forward-facing snapper.
via HTC Flyer hands-on pictures with the Android tablet | T3 magazine.
Fujitsu to launch 7-inch Android tablet later this year, might be priced lower than $400
Fresh off the Japanese launch of its LifeBook TH40/D Windows 7 tablet, it appears that Fujitsu is gearing up to release a new seven-inch Android slate. According to DigiTimes, Fujitsu's forthcoming slab is scheduled to hit the market during the third quarter of this year and will run on Android 3.1 Honeycomb. It's unclear whether or not the device will sport the same stylus support and sliding keyboard that its Windows 7 counterpart features, but Fujitsu is reportedly planning on selling the tablet for anywhere between about $350 and $700, which effectively ranges from "bargain" to "blimey." We're certainly hoping that the final price falls on the low end of that spectrum, but we'll have to wait and see if our dreams become a reality.


The three originating partners of the firm started their careers with the maritime firm of Emmett, Cobb, Waits & Kessenich, which was formed in 1977. The firm remained intact for over 25 years, and grew from a solo practice to a firm with over a dozen lawyers. With the inevitable departure of firm members to pursue other opportunities, the firm was dissolved and Waits, Emmett & Popp was formed in 2008. Jordan Teich was named as a partner in September 2012. We have the experience and training necessary to handle a full range of cases from a single personal injury claim to a maritime disaster involving significant losses while providing individual attention to our clients that can only be found in a small firm.


Nominated for their contribution to the development and transition to manufacturing of "second-generation" high-temperature superconductor (2G HTS) wire, are Dr. Venkat Selvamanickam and John Dackow, both of SuperPower, Inc., Schenectady, NY, USA.
SuperPower has been involved in the development of HTS wire since 1988 as part of the technology development organization at the then Intermagnetics General Corporation. The SuperPower subsidiary was formed in 2000 to focus all of its efforts on 2G HTS wire development and scaleup to commercialization under the leadership of Dr. Venkat Selvamanickam. SuperPower is now a subsidiary of Royal Philips Electronics since that company's 2006 acquisition of Intermagnetics. In late 2008, John Dackow joined the company to lead the wire manufacturing program from an R&D focus to an operational focus.
Under the leadership of Selvamanickam, SuperPower has scaled the technology from the inchlong segments proven in research-scale equipment back in 2000, to mile-long wire lengths routinely produced today and sold around the world on a commercial basis today.
Dr. Selvamanickam joined Intermagnetics in 1994 and was instrumental in establishing the SuperPower subsidiary in March 2000, initially as Program Manager, Materials Technology, where he led a team of more than 40 scientists, engineers and technicians engaged in scaling up to manufacture SuperPower's 2G HTS wire, and then as Vice President and Chief Technology Officer. Now M. D. Anderson Chair Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Houston, Selvamanickam is today Chief Technology Advisor at SuperPower.
Since joining Intermagnetics, Selvamanickam created and led the second-generation HTS wire program. He built a team of more than 40 high performance personnel and led the company to multiple word firsts and records in 2G HTS wires. He led the completion of the world's first significant delivery (10,000 m) of 2G HTS wire to build a 30 m cable for the DOE Flagship program of Albany Cable Project, which is the world's first demonstration of a thin film superconducting cable in the electric power grid. He also developed a unique MOCVD process and equipment to control vapor phase reaction, phase equilibria and growth kinetics to achieve superior electrical performance including world-records for the highest critical current at several length scales as well as the fastest superconductor deposition process.
Selvamanickam also engineered nano-defects and self assembly into thin films to enhance flux pinning and achieved world record for the highest magnetic field at 77 K in coils made with oxide superconductors. He developed thin film processing techniques for hetero-epitaxial growth of complex oxide materials such as perovskites, fluorites, bixbyites, pyrochlores and rock-salts, by ion beam sputtering, magnetron sputtering, E-beam evaporation and metal organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD). He also developed technologies to fabricate single crystalline-like films on flexible, polycrystalline substrates over length scales of more than a kilometer.
John Dackow joined SuperPower as Director of Operations. At SuperPower, his responsibilities include management of the entire manufacturing operation. As the business has transitioned from R&D to manufacturing, his years of experience in management and technical manufacturing positions have enabled him to instill an operational mindset that has enabled the cultural and physical transition to broad-scale commercialized production. Under Dackow's leadership, SuperPower's manufacturing organization of more than 40 technicians, engineers and scientists has been restructured into a work cell concept with cross-functional capabilities and responsibilities. Also, a change in focus from Quality Control to Quality Assurance in every process step has been achieved.
In its third year of commercial production, the steps implemented by Dackow have enabled SuperPower to attain year-over-year improvements in wire production, yield and performance, thereby resulting in significant inroads into commercial sales of this new, cutting-edge technology.
WCTI Technical Achievement Awards are given out annually to individuals in the wire and cable industry who have been responsible for major technical developments related to equipment, materials or accessories for making wire and cable. The awards honor individuals responsible for major practical technical developments that have improved the way wire and cable is made, processed or performs. Award recipients have been selected from nominations made to this magazine. We reviewed the nominations, consulted outside advisors when necessary and made the final decisions. Also, there is no time limit on when a nominee's technical development was made-it could have been in the last year, several decades ago or anywhere in between. Also, there is not a minimum or maximum number of awards granted each year. Class of 2010 nominations should be submitted to this magazine by October 1, 2010.


Sequel to the famed Kingdom Rush, Frontiers builds on the popular platform with new towers and heroes.
The long awaited and anticipated sequel to the hit tower defence game, Kingdom Rush, is here!
Although the backbone of the game is the same, Kingdom Rush Frontiers takes everything we loved about the first installment flips it upside down, and then expands into new horizons.
The first major difference between the first and second Kingdom Rush is the towers. The first three basic upgrade remain the same but all the major upgrades paths have changed. Gone are the days of turning creeps into sheep and calling on the huge guns of Big Bertha. Instead, in Kingdom rush Frontiers we can brings dead creeps back to life to assist us or call upon massive tornadoes to fling creeps towards the beginning of the map. This intense change will force players to completely reinvent their strategies and allow for a whole new gameplay experience.
The original Kingdom Rush added heroes as an update long after the game was released. Each hero has different skills and bonuses, from ranged weapons to heavy hitting combat skills. Players could choose one hero at a time and that hero would not be bound to a tower, but could roam around the map anywhere the player indicated. Kingdom Rush Frontiers has offered players a new line-up of heroes, some come with the game when it is purchased while others can be added at an additional cost. In Kingdom Rush Frontiers, heroes can be upgraded as they level so players can choose which skills and powers to hone to make the hero more powerful. Prices for additional heroes range from $2.99 to $6.99.
When released, there were fifteen maps for players to battle through. In true Kingdom Rush style, only a few weeks after the original release, Ironhide pushed a free update called the Rising Tide which added three additional maps. A third update has already been announced announced for this Halloween.
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August 2015 This paper discusses the historic development and application of agricultural policy. Five decades of economies of scale agricultural policy by any common sense measure has failed.
The core problem is conflict between two Laws in economics. The first law forms supply and demand theory in contemporary economic models and assumes constant returns to scale. This conflicts with a second well known Law that identifies agriculture as operating under declining returns to scale. Conflict between these two laws has resulted in long term policy failure, unmanageable debt levels, bank foreclosures insolvencies, suicides; and, damaged the social fabric in rural Australia. Political will is required for effective policy change and the restructure of rural industries.
August 2015 Over two hundred farmers and graziers gathered at Charters Towers Golf Course last Monday in order to attend the Rural Crisis Summit.
The Summit, which primarily focused on Drought and banking solutions, saw some of the biggest names in the rural industry attending and speaking.
February 2014 The Budget strategy is reflective of Reaganomics of the early 1980's. Reaganomics was popularly referred to as "trickle down" economics. In reality it was the first step in the US towards adopting supply side economics.
February 2014 This paper outlines the reasons why policy transformed a small farm low income problem of the 1960-70's to become a modern crisis of low income, large farm debt crisis. Implicitly, the submission raises concerns over the competence of rural leadership at all political levels. Publically available data was simply ignored as political ideology overrode sound economics. The GFC rudely exposed rural policy as little more than politically bastardised economics. A debt crisis of unprecedented levels now threatens the stability of rural Australia, its regions and communities.
11th December 2013 Across Australia, the GFC was the catalyst that exposed protracted long term policy failure. Physical characteristics of policy failure are: low commodity prices, low farm incomes, debt to equity finance, falling land values, bank foreclosures, despair and suicides. For each industry, there is a particular catalyst that triggered crisis.
Regions between theory and reality This paper seeks to explain why rural policy based upon market economics cannot deliver appropriate rural policies to Australia in the 21st century. It also discusses why environmental policy and rural policy are on a collision course. Regions lie unappreciated in the middle.
Sugar Industry Policy Options Some of the available WTO compliant options are put forward in this brief for consideration and discussion. Comments and suggestions are invited and welcome.
23rd July 1996 This paper analyses empirical data from the rural sector and concludes that the economic dislocation confronting rural Australia is the consequences of on going sectoral realignment of an agricultural sector as an economy matures over time. This can be theoretically explained by reference to Engle's Law and industry supply and demand theory.


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Remember that this list contains only those players who are 20 and under, thus born on or after 1st January 1993. We have taken into consideration factors such as their performance in 2013 and expected performance in 2014. Only those players who have made a fairly regular run of senior football appearances in the top division on any country have been included.100 Best Young Players to Watch-Out for in 2014 | Forwards/Wingers (10 – 1)
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10) Gerard Deulofeu
Who is he?: Gerard Deulofeu is a 19 year old Spanish attacker. He is comfortable playing on either wing, but is seen on the right more often than not. The player is contracted to Spanish champions FC Barcelona, but is currently on loan at Everton.
Back in 2013: In the 2012-13 season, Deulofeu played most of his football for the Barcelona B team in the Spanish Segunda, aside from making a few sporadic appearances for the first team across various competitions. The attacker enjoyed a good season with the B team, notching up 18 goals and 6 assists in 33 appearances.
In the summer too, Deulofeu was very busy with the international side, participating in the U-20 World Cup, and the U-19 Euros, serving as an integral member of both teams. At the Euros, Deulofeu scored twice, and made 3 assists. Both his goals came at the right time, in a crucial semi final match against France. At the U-20's too, he was satisfactory, scoring twice and assisting once in the game against USA. Deulofeu currently plays for the U-21's, and has 4 goals in 10 appearances for them.
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Fast forward to August, and the youngster found himself at Everton under the excellent Roberto Martinez. Despite the fact that he's only made 2 starts, Deulofeu has been a regular in the side, making 12 appearances before injury hit him. His performances have been very good and have won praise from all quarters. The goal that rescued a point at the Emirates against Arsenal stands out in memory as a fabulous strike.
Looking to 2014: Before anything else, Deulofeu will look to make a speedy recovery and return to Merseyside, where Everton will need his considerable skill to continue their battle for fourth spot. In the summer, the player will have to work hard to impress the coaches at the Nou Camp, and with the competition for places so intense, we might just see him make another short term move.
9) Vinicius Araujo
Who is he?: Araujo is a 20 year old centre forward, who plays for Cruzeiro in Brazil. Araujo is also Brazilian, and is capable of playing on the left and the right, but mostly sticks to the middle.
Back in 2013: Araujo made his first foray into the Cruzeiro team midway through 2013, playing 68 minutes against Portuguesa. In the very next game, another start for the youngster, he netted a brace against Nautico. This helped him make a tremendous impact on the side, and helped him win a lot more appearances. Over the course of the year, he's gone on to make 11 starts and managed to get himself 6 goals and 2 assists as well.
Looking to 2014: Araujo had a successful 2013, despite missing a few games. He's back in the line up now, and that's what is important. He'll want to keep scoring to possibly make it as a back up to Fred, but also to bolster his growing reputation.
8) Jean-Paul Boetius
Who is he?: Jean Paul Boetius is 19-year-old Dutchman who plies his trade with Eredivisie side, Feyernoord. He is primarily deployed as a winger but could develop into a striker's role as well.
Back in 2013: Boetius started off 2013 as a regular starter with Feyernoord as he earned his place in the side, and continued to establish it from the start of the 2012/13 campaign. Boetius scored a total of 7 league goals in 2013, setting up 8 others. Not the most appealing numbers but his performances definitely suggest potential. His only brace came against NEC Nijmesen towards the back end of the 12/13 season, following that up with a goal in the 13/14 campaign against the same side. He was instrumental in Feyernoord's fantastic win over PSV as well, after going a goal down (by a player who will appear later in this list), Boetius scored one and set-up two to help Feyernoord to a 3-1 victory.
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Boetius has failed to make a case for himself at International level, having not received a call-up to the senior side, neither establishing himself in the U-21 side, he did score on his U-21 debut in a 6-0 win over Georgia, but at only two caps, it hasn't been easy for Boetius to get into the Dutch side.
Looking to 2014: Feyernoord have installed a fantastic youth project at the club which is proving fruitful as they continue to push for a Champions League spot. A return would be surprising but fantastic progress for both the club and Boetius himself. A more strong attempt at the National level will be needed as well.
7) Lucas Piazon
Who is he?: Piazon is a 20 year old on loan to Eredivisie side Vitesse Arnhem from Chelsea. He's also appeared for the Brazilian U-15 and U-17 sides.
Back in 2013: Piazon spent the first half of the year on loan to Malaga in what was a fairly unspectacular spell in terms of returns but as with most loans for youngsters, the overall experience helps in the long term. He did make 4 starts and 7 substitute appearances providing 2 assists for the Spanish club. His loan spell this season to Vitesse however has been a stark contrast. He took his time to get going after failing to find the back of the net in his first 4 games but a brace against PEC Zwolle broke the duck. He's scored 11 goals and provided 8 assists in 17 starts thus far in the league as Vitesse have been the surprise high-fliers.
Looking to 2014: On a personal note, Piazon couldn't have asked for a better time thus far. The youngster is one of the sizable Chelsea contingent out on loan and has certainly impressed. Having said that, the fact that the likes of Mata can be deemed surplus to requirement is testament to the difficulty of breaking into the current Chelsea attack. Another loan spell may very well be on the cards for the young Brazilian.
6) Raheem Sterling
Who is he?: Sterling is a 19 year old winger who plays for Liverpool. He plays for the England U-21 side and has made 1 appearance for the senior team.
Back in 2013: After a great first half of the 2012-13 season, Sterling was taken out of the firing line in 2013. The diminutive winger was perhaps overplayed a bit by Rodgers and the signings of Coutinho and Sturridge meant that Liverpool's front line had been bolstered. Despite limited opportunities in the second half of the season, he did make 24 appearances in the league, 19 of them being starts, and registered 2 goals and 6 assists. He's continued his development this season and has made 11 starts and 6 substitute appearances in the league scoring 3 goals and made a further 4 more.
After making his only senior appearance for England in late 2012, Sterling has been part of the U-21 set-up in 2013. He's started all 3 of the qualifiers so far including the 9-0 rout over San Marino, a game in which he helped himself to a brace.
Looking to 2014: Sterling has continued to make strides and has hopefully made an effort to sort out his off-field problems. Liverpool are part of an interesting battle for 4th place and the pacy wide man will be looking to help them bring back Champions League football to Anfield. With respect to his World Cup hopes, if Walcott does miss out due to injury then Sterling could be one of the replacements lined up to make the squad.
5) Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
Who is he?: Oxlade-Chamberlain is a 20 year old, who currently plays for Arsenal, and hails from the famous Southampton Youth system. He's a right winger, but can also play through the middle and on the left. He's already made 13 appearances for the senior international team, scoring thrice.
Back in 2013: There have been better years for AOC, but 2013 was by no means a bad year. The biggest problem for him was the competition he faced from a lot of in form Arsenal stars like Ramsey, Rosicky, Cazorla and Ozil. He was mostly a substitute in the first half of the year as Arsenal stormed into the final Champions League spot. He was a regular in the cup competitions, though, but couldn't make much headway into the team. In the first half of this season, he'd been troubled by injury. He managed to make an assist on the first day loss against Villa, and made his next Premier League appearance last night against Villa.
Internationally, he's been in fine form for the 3 Lions. He managed to get on the score-sheet in the 2-2 draw at the Maracana, and has been a regular spark of creativity for them. Sadly for him, he missed a lot of crucial games due to his knee injury.
Looking to 2014: Oxlade-Chamberlain is a very talented footballer, and has a long future ahead of him, especially if he stays at Arsenal, where he'll get the best guidance. For now, he'll be working hard to win his place in the Arsenal side, and try to get Hodgson to pick him for the World Cup, where he has to compete with the likes of Townsend, Lallana and Milner.
4) Memphis Depay
Who is he?: Depay is a talented 19 year old winger who plays for PSV Eindhoven. He also plays for the Dutch U-21 team and has made 3 appearances for the senior side.
Back in 2013: He spent most of the 2012-13 season on the periphery of PSV's first XI and was limited to substitute appearances. In fact he made only 2 league starts in the first half of the calendar year. He did make the most of his first start getting on the scoresheet against VVV Venlo. This season however has been a highly successful one for Depay as he's started 19 out of the 20 league games (he missed the game against PEC Zwolle due to a suspension). He's scored 6 goals and registered 5 assists in the league and has been impressive to say the least most notably in the 5-1 drubbing of Utrecht, a game in which he scored 2 and made another.
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Depay was an unused substitute in the World Cup qualifier against Hungary and made a brief appearance against Turkey in the next one. He started the friendly against Colombia and came off the bench against Japan. He also started twice for the Dutch U-21 team in the European qualifiers registering an assist in both games.
Looking to 2014: PSV have been maddeningly inconsistent in the league thus far but they do have a very young team with some talented players. They'll be looking to add some maturity to their play and string a run of results together. Depay has been bright throughout the season and will be looking forward to showcasing his talents further hopefully even at the upcoming World Cup.
3) Juan Iturbe
Who is he?: Iturbe is a gifted 20 year old who is currently on loan to Hellas Verona from Porto. After appearing for Paraguay for various age groups, he's switched allegiance to Argentina and has made a number of appearances for their U-20 team.
Back in 2013: Iturbe has spent almost the entirety of the year out on loan. He was initially loaned out to River Plate for the Torneo Final and enjoyed a decent amount of game time there starting 9 times and making a further 8 appearances off the bench. He managed to score 3 times and make 2 assists in the period of his loan. Iturbe then went out on loan to Hellas Verona and has been very impressive so far. He came off the bench to make his debut against Juventus in a 2-1 loss. He scored in his first start of the campaign as his side beat Livorno 2-1. He has enhanced his reputation in Italy scoring 5 goals and 1 assist in 14 starts and 3 substitute appearances.
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Iturbe appeared for the junior Paraguayan teams but made the shift to Argentina after a falling out. The youngster is yet to be capped for Argentina.
Looking to 2014: Hellas Verona have surprised a lot of people this season and find themselves close to the European spots. They will have to deal with the loss of Jorginho though. Iturbe will complete the season at Verona but there's already speculation linking him to a few of the bigger European clubs, and rightly so.
2) Mitchy Batshuayi
Who is he?: Batshuayi is a 20 year old striker who plays for Standard Liege. He also plays for the Belgian U-21 side.
Back in 2013: Having been on the fringes for the start of the 2012-13 season, Batshuayi broke into the starting line up in the last couple of months of 2012 and continued in 2013. He finished with a decent haul of 7 goals and 4 assists in 17 starts and 5 substitute appearances in the regular season. He did well in the Playoffs too scoring 4 times in the 10 games, 7 of which he started in. This season has seen Batshuayi hit the ground running. He scored in the first league game of the season against KV Mechelen setting the tone for the campaign. He's scored 15 goals and registered 3 assists in 22 league appearances so far including a hat-trick against KV Oostende.
He has started 4 of the 5 U-21 qualifiers for Belgium so far scoring 2 goals. He also started in a 1-1 friendly draw against the Spanish U-21 team.
Looking to 2014: Standard Liege have opened up a gap between themselves and the rest of the sides, a process definitely helped by Batshuayi's goal scoring form. They'll be looking to stretch their lead heading into the playoffs and will be looking to their main man to keep the goals flowing.
1) Romelu Lukaku
Who is he?: Lukaku is a 20 year old striker who currently plays for Everton on loan from Chelsea. The youngster has already made 23 appearances for the Belgian senior side, a very impressive feat given his age.
Back in 2013: He spent the first half of the calendar year on loan at West Brom in what was a a highly successful spell. He scored 17 goals and 7 assists in 35 league appearances furthering enhancing his reputation as one of the most promising youngsters in Europe. He played a bigger role in the second half of the season and capped it off with a hat-trick on the last day of the season in a 5-5 draw against Manchester United. He surprisingly went out on another loan, this time to Everton and has had a good time at Merseyside thus far. After being eased into the team at the start, he's been a regular for Everton and scored 9 goals and 6 assists in 20 appearances to date.
Lukaku was a part of the Belgian squad for all of the World Cup qualifiers and even started twice; notably against Croatia when he scored a brace. He's also started 2 of the last 3 friendlies.
Looking to 2014: Lukaku will stay at Everton for the remainder of the season as they look to qualify for the Champions League. After that of course is the World Cup where Belgium have already been labelled dark horses.
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Thanks to Sean and Vasco for sending me a link to this article: "Keith Jarrett gets career Golden Lion".
"US jazz pianist Keith Jarrett has been given the Venice Biennale Golden Lion for career achievement. The American pianist and composer will receive the award at the 62nd Biennale Festival of Contemporary Music on September 29.
It's not completely clear from the article whether Keith will play a full-length concert or whether he will only play at the award ceremony.
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