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Will Japan Stand by its "Realistic" Engagement with China?
Andrea A. Fischetti and Antoine Roth
Welcome to installment XVIII (June 2020) of Sino-Japanese Review, a monthly column on major developments in relations between China and Japan that provides a running commentary on the evolution of this important relationship and helps to put current events in perspective. Previous installments may be found here.—
In the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, a rise in diplomatic acrimony between China, and the U.S, India, Australia, the United Kingdom, and Canada has taken centre stage around the world. European Union member states are also heading towards adopting a tougher attitude on the strategic challenge that China's growing assertiveness represents, even as German Chancellor Angela Merkel, EU Foreign Affairs Minister Josep Borrell and other officials have emphasized the importance of preserving bilateral cooperation on issues of common concern.
As some of the world's largest economies prepare for more confrontational ties with China, will Japan follow this general trend as well? In Japan's case there is much less of a policy shift since its approach to diplomatic engagement together with strategic competition is already founded on a realistic assessment and familiarity with the potential threat that China's rise could represent.
By the start of 2020, the Sino-Japanese diplomatic rapprochement which was initiated around 2017 was making steady headways, and was due to culminate with a visit to Japan by Xi Jinping in the Spring. The global coronavirus pandemic put a spanner in those plans. While Xi is still expected to make a state visit after November or early next year, some observers argue that recent moves by Tokyo to welcome Hong Kong-based business hint at a rethink of its approach toward China in line with the wave of cooling sentiment taking place internationally. However, on closer inspection this assessment seems premature.
First, if the Japanese government shares the frustrations held by some of its allies over China's initial handling of the coronavirus crisis, it has not expressed it publicly. It did, however, join European countries at the World Health Organization general assembly last month in calling for an investigation into the organization's response to the pandemic, but the bulk of this resolution was fairly mild, non-confrontational, and gained China's backing as well.
If Japan shares frustrations over China's handling of the coronavirus crisis, it has not expressed it publicly
Japan has also avoided forceful condemnations over China's new controversial national security law which threatens to end Hong Kong's autonomy. Japan did voice "serious concerns" on the matter, whereas China's internment of some one million Muslim Uighurs in the Western region of Xinjiang in recent years has only merited expressions of "concern". Japan steered clear from signing a highly critical joint statement in response to the Hong Kong security law with the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia. Prime Minister Abe Shinzo subsequently promised that Japan would take a leading role in drafting a G7 statement on China's new security legislation, prompting China to express its own "grave concerns" over Tokyo's attitude. It's worth noting that Abe's G7 announcement came in response to party members having voiced strong skepticism over the government's plan to invite Xi Jinping and were seeing China's undermining of Hong Kong's autonomy as another reason to adopt a much more confrontational attitude. Abe's promise to work with other G7 countries on a common stance could be seen as a way to appease those critics without altering the government's China policy. In fact, Japan has often been willing to respond to human rights abuses or other violations against international norms with its G7 allies even as it maintained a more cautious stance individually. Tokyo's balancing act regarding Russia following the annexation of Crimea in 2014 comes to mind.
Japan has often been willing to respond to human rights abuses in line with its G7 allies while maintaining a more cautious stance individually
Japan's latest moves are consistent with past patterns, and don't necessarily reflect a change in its China policy. In Western capitals, China's growing assertiveness under Xi Jinping, its unwillingness to open its markets, its unabashed authoritarianism, and its prickly pride when faced with criticism have caused policymakers more broadly to lose some of their illusions over the extent to which Beijing is could be expected to become a "responsible stakeholder" in the current international order.
Throughout the 1990's, concerns began to grow that China could become a threat to Japan's security and with maritime confrontations over the disputed Senkaku/Diaoyu islands in both 2010 and 2012, a consensus had formed that China's rise would be greatly disruptive.
Japan's current engagement policy is thus on a stronger footing based on its realistic assessment of the challenges posed by China's ambitions. Tokyo's determination to maintain avenues for dialogue and cooperation do not curb its resolve to counter its neighbor as best it can in the realm of security and to compete with China for personnel placements in international organization's such as the U.N. This mix of competition and engagement may be tweaked in the future, but it is unlikely to be abandoned unless Japan's hand is forced by another security crisis in the East China Sea.
Andrea A. Fischetti
Andrea A. Fischetti is a government scholar conducting research on Asia-Pacific Affairs and East Asian Security at the University of Tokyo and at the Asia Pacific Initiative. He was a visiting student at the Hiroshima Peace Institute of Hiroshima City University, and a research assistant at the House of Commons in the British Parliament. Mr. Fischetti earned his MA in War Studies from King's College London, following a BA with First Class Honours in International Relations, Peace and Conflict Studies.
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State of the Union: MGM-Entain, Michigan, Adelson and more
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The first State of the Union of 2021, in partnership with Segev LLP, is headlined by MGM Resorts' proposal to acquire igaming giant Entain, formerly known as GVC. Eslewhere, a bill legalising interstate poker in Michigan became law and Las Vegas Sands chairman and chief executive Sheldon Adelson was forced to take a medical leave of absence.
Entain reveals talks with MGM Resorts over potential mega-merger
Entain, the igaming giant formerly known as GVC Holdings, has confirmed that its US joint venture partner MGM Resorts International has put forward a proposal to potentially acquire the business.
MGM Resorts' most recent proposal would offer 0.6 MGM shares for each Entain share, which based on closing prices on 31 December 2020, represents a value of 1,383 pence per Entain share. This in turn represents a 22% premium on Entain's share price.
Should the proposal be firmed up with a concrete offer, it would see Entain shareholders own approximately 41.5% of the combined entity, with shareholders to be offered a limited partial cash alternative.
Michigan Governor signs interstate poker bill
Michigan's Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed a bill that would allow online poker to be played across state lines.
The bill – Senate Bill 991 of the 2019-20 legislative session – would allow liquidity for poker games to be pooled with other states, or other jurisdictions such as Native American tribes, that allow the same.
Currently, Nevada, Delaware and New Jersey all offer interstate poker.
MGM confirms Entain merger proposal but "no certainty" of firm offer
Land-based giant MGM Resorts International has confirmed that it has put forward an offer to acquire igaming operator Entain, formerly known as GVC Holdings, but said it could not yet confirm that it will make a firm bid.
As announced by Entain earlier today, MGM Resorts put forward a proposal to acquire the operator 0.6 MGM shares for each Entain share. This would value the Ladbrokes and PartyGaming operator at approximately $11.00bn (£8.11bn/€8.97bn).
Under this deal, Entain shareholders would then own a combined 41.5% of MGM.
Las Vegas Sands' Adelson takes medical leave of absence
Las Vegas Sands chairman and chief executive Sheldon Adelson will take a medical leave of absence after resuming undergoing treatment for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, with president and chief operating officer Robert G. Goldstein stepping into both roles.
Las Vegas Sands did not reveal the length of the leave of absence.
Adelson founded Las Vegas Sands in 1988 after he led the purchase of the Sands Casino. The business soon built the Sands Expo and Convention Center. The Sands Casino was then demolished 1996, to be replaced with the Venetian, which opened in 1999.
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The social gaming giant first announced plans for an IPO in October, but the SEC registration statement, which must be reviewed and approved before the offering can take place, was not made public until late December.
There remains little clarity as to how many shares are to be sold and the price range of the offering, both of which are yet to be determined. However, it did note that following the offering its parent company Giant Investments, led the consortium that acquired the business from Caesars Entertainment in a $4.4bn deal in 2016, would retain majority control of the business.
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Sports bettors in Iowa are now able to register online, rather than only in person, as of 1 January, which has led BetMGM to launch in the state.
Sports betting – both retail and online – was legalised in Iowa in August 2019. However, online customers were required to create their account in person at a casino in the state for the first 18 months after the bill passed.
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PointsBet will become an official sports betting partner of the Pistons and have access to official team marks and logos, as well as sponsorship opportunities and brand visibility across digital and social assets.
Felicia Hendrix to step into Penn National CFO role
Casino operator Penn National Gaming announced that executive vice president and chief financial officer David Williams stepped down from his role as of December 31, 2020, and will be replaced by Felicia Hendrix, who will join the company on March 2 this year.
Williams joined the operator as CFO in January 2020 from Apple, where he served as CFO of Claris, the technology giant's B2B software subsidiary formally known as FileMaker.
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Flutter Entertainment-owned daily fantasy and sports betting operator FanDuel has announced an exclusive content partnership with former National Basketball Association (NBA) player, Sports Emmy-winning analyst and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley.
The partnership designates FanDuel as Barkley's exclusive sports betting and daily fantasy sports partner, and Barkley will serve as the company's brand ambassador and spokesperson.
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GGR in November amounted to $4.1m, surpassing the previous monthly record of $2.8m set in October 2020 by 46.4%.
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Investment banking billionaire Ken Moelis has founded a new special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), Atlas Crest Investment II, which will seek to merge with a business in a range of sectors including sports betting.
Atlas Crest filed a prospectus revealing plans to raise $250m in an initial public offering (IPO), with 25m units – consisting of a share and one third of an exercisable warrant – valued at $10 each.
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Nevada gaming revenue reversed its trend of recovery in November 2020, declining 6.3% month-on-month to $771.2m on stakes of $9.42bn, while the state set a new revenue record for sports betting.
Slot machines made up the majority of revenue, but at $528.5m, this total was down 6.4% month-on-month and 14.3% year-on-year. Players staked $7.52bn on slots.
William Hill launches mobile betting in Washington DC
William Hill will look to strengthen its presence in the US capital by rolling out its mobile sportsbook in Washington DC.
The sportsbook complements its retail presence in the city's Capital One Arena, though will only be available within a two-block radius of that property.
MGM Resorts names Halkyard as new finance chief
Casino giant MGM Resorts International has appointed Jonathan Halkyard as its new chief financial officer.
Halkyard will succeed Corey Sanders, who returns to the role of chief operating officer of the business – which he held before shifting to the CFO position in February 2019 – and report directly to president and chief executive Bill Hornbuckle.
CT Governor throws support behind legal betting and igaming
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has followed his New York counterpart Andrew Cuomo in voicing his support for legal sports betting and online gambling.
Giving his State of the State address yesterday (6 January), Lamont said 2020 had been one of the "most challenging and humbling" years of his life, due to the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.
Covid-19 disruption pushes DE sports betting revenue down in 2020
Sports betting revenue in Delaware fell 32.8% year-on-year in 2020 to $8.4m, as the state felt the impact of the suspension of activities due to the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.
Players wagered a total of $57.6m on sports over the past 12 months, a drop of 43.9% from $102.6m in the previous year. Some 1.3m bets were placed in 2020, down from 2.5m in 2019.
NH sees betting handle dip but revenue grow in November
The New Hampshire Lottery has reported a month-over-month decline in amounts wagered on sports for November, though revenue for DraftKings' sportsbook in the state hit a new high of $4.8m.
Handle for the month came to $46.5m, down 1.1% from October's $47.1m in stakes, following a 3.3% decline in mobile's contribution to $38.9m. Retail stakes, on the other hand, were up 11.8% to $7.6m, with two DraftKings sportsbooks opened in the state since August.
RI sets new sports betting revenue record in November
The Rhode Island Lottery has reported a new monthly revenue record for sports betting in November, with operators generating a total of $6.3m during the month.
The November was 43.2% higher than the previous record of $4.4m that was set in October 2020, and also up 133.3% from $2.7m in November 2019.
Bally's to construct new Category 4 PA venue through Lubert deal
US casino operator Bally's Corporation has revealed plans to expand operations into Pennsylvania after setting out proposals to open a new land-based venue and launch sports betting and igaming in the state.
Working in partnership with real estate and private equity investor, and former Valley Forge Casino owner, Ira Lubert, Bally's plans to jointly design, develop, construct and manage a new Category 4 licensed casino.
Penn National opens Barstool sportsbooks in Indiana & Michigan
Casino operator Penn National Gaming (PNG) has opened three Barstool-branded sportsbooks, at the Hollywood Casino Lawrenceburg and Ameristar East Chicago Casino & Hotel in Indiana, and Greektown Casino Hotel in Detroit, Michigan.
Existing sportsbooks at Hollywood Lawrenceburg and Ameristar East Chicago were rebranded to "incorporate the spirit of the Barstool Sports brand", while a new sportsbook was opened at Greektown Casino.
Colorado sportsbook stakes continue growth in November
Colorado's regulated sports betting market continued its upward trajectory into November, with amounts wagered growing 9.7% month-over-month to $231.2m.
After players won back $212.9m – up from $193.3m in October – gross revenue for November was up 5.5% at $18.4m.
GAN completes $175.9m Coolbet acquisition
iGaming solutions provider GAN has completed its acquisition of Vincent Group, the parent company of operator Coolbet, for $175.9m (£129.6m/€149.1m) in cash and stock.
The deal, GAN said, positioned the business as a full-service B2B solutions provider for real-money gaming in the US, and as a vertically integrated B2C competitor in selected international markets.
Report: NY Governor changes tack on mobile wagering
New York's Governor, Andrew Cuomo, is expected to announce his support for legal mobile sports betting, marking a major shift in his approach to the product.
According to reports in the US press Cuomo is set to deliver his State of the State address next week, in which he will set out goals for the upcoming legislative session.
Landcadia Holdings completes GNOG combination
Special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Landcadia Holdings II has completed its combination with Golden Nugget Online Gaming, the igaming division of the land-based brand, with shares in the new business trading on the Nasdaq from December 30, 2020.
Lancadia's shareholders approved the combination on December 29, allowing for the company's shares to begin trading under the GNOG ticker a day later.
CDI to unify betting and igaming products under TwinSpires brand
Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) will rebrand its sportsbook and online gaming product from BetAmerica to TwinSpires, the name it currently uses for its online pari-mutuel racing wagering product.
The TwinSpires product will launch first in Michigan, where Churchill Downs is one of 15 initial online gambling licensees and hopes to launch later this month.
Cordish to open new Pennsylvania casino on January 19
Real estate and entertainment business Cordish Companies has announced that it is to open its new Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia venue in Pennsylvania on January 19, just two months after work started on the project.
The facility will host a series of reservation-only preview days for Live! Rewards Club members, before opening to the general public on February 11, pending final regulatory approval from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.
Elys joins National Council on Problem Gambling
Elys Game Technology, the online gambling operator and supplier previously known as Newgioco Group, has joined the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) in the US.
Elys will work with the NCPG and its other members to develop and implement the association's responsible gambling practices.
FSB expands senior team ahead in preparation for US launch
Sportsbook technology supplier FSB has made two appointments to its senior management team as it prepares to compete in the US wagering market.
Larry Pelzer has joined the supplier as vice president of sales for North America, while Mike Van Ermen has taken on the role of vice president of pre-sales.
IGT cashless Resort Wallet solution approved for Nevada roll-out
iGaming solutions giant International Game Technology (IGT) has successfully completed the final stage of Nevada regulatory approval for its Resort Wallet carded cashless module, a payment solution forming part of its IGT Advantage casino management system.
The solution is now approved to be deployed in casinos throughout the state, which the supplier said would allow its customers to offer their patrons the option of a reduced-contact, safer cashless slot gaming experience.
Las Vegas Sands hits two of three sustainability targets in first ESG report
Las Vegas Sands has hit two of its three environmental sustainability goals and is on course for a third, according to its first ever Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report.
The operator drastically reduced its greenhouse gas emissions since 2015, with its 12.4% emission reduction well above the 6% goal it set in alignment with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals for 2020.
Rush Street Interactive completes NYSE listing
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The deal was finalized after dMY shareholders backed the transaction at a shareholder meeting on December 29, resulting in the business changing its stock market ticker to RSI.
Tennessee bettors stake $131.4m in first month of mobile wagering
The launch of sports betting in Tennessee has set a new record for the first month of legal wagering in a state, with bettors staking $131.4m in November.
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IGT has been supplying instant ticket games to the lottery since 2017, most recently launching games such as $10 Ruby Mine and $30 Ultimate Millions.
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HMS Kenya var en lätt kryssare av Fiji-klass i Royal Navy. Fartyget fick sitt namn efter Kenya, en brittisk besittning vid tiden för fartygets konstruktion.

Beskrivning
Kenya hade ett deplacement på 8 670 ton vid standardlast och 10 896 t vid fullast. De hade en total längd på 169,3 meter, en bredd på 18,9 meter och ett djupgående på 6 meter. Fartygen drevs av fyra växlade Parsons-ångturbiner, som var och en drev en axel, med hjälp av ånga från fyra Admiralitets 3-trumspannor. Turbinerna utvecklade totalt 80 000 axelhästkrafter (60 000 kW) och gav en maxhastighet på 32,25 knop (59,73 km/h). Kenya hade en metacentrisk höjd på 1,0 m vid fullast. Fiji-klassen hade tillräckligt med bränsle för att ge dem en räckvidd på 6 520 nautiska mil (12 080 km) vid 13 knop (24 km/tim). Fartygens besättning var 733 officerare och sjömän i fredstid och 900 under krig.

Fiji-klassens huvudartilleri bestod av ett dussin BL 6-tums (15,2 cm) Mk XXIII-kanoner i fyra torn med tre kanoner vardera, varav ett par i överfyrningsposition för och akter om överbyggnaden. Deras sekundära beväpning bestod av åtta 4-tums (10,2 cm) Mk XVI allmålskanoner i fyra tvillingtorn. Luftvärnet för kryssarna tillhandahölls av två fyrdubbla 2-pundiga (4,0 cm)("pom-poms") luftvärnskanoner och två fyrdubbla fästen för Vickers 0,5 tum (12,7 mm) kulsprutor. Kryssarna hade också två trippel monterade 53,3 cm torpedtuber, med en montering på vardera bredsida.

Fiji-klassen saknade ett fullständigt pansarbälte i vattenlinjen. Sidorna i deras pann- och maskinrum och magasin skyddades av ett pansar på 83-89 mm. Däcket över magasinen och vissa av maskinrummen var förstärkt med en tjocklek på 51-89 mm och huvudkanontornen hade endast splitterskydd med en tjocklek på 25-51 mm. De bar en flygplanskatapult och två Supermarine Sea Otter eller Walrus sjöflygplan.

Tjänstgöring

Konvojeskort
Kenya sjösattes den 18 augusti 1939 av Alexander Stephen and Sons, Glasgow, Skottland och efter att ha blivit utrustats togs det i bruk den 27 september 1940. Hon deltog i jakten på det tyska slagskeppet Bismarck i maj 1941 medan hon ingick i andra kryssareskadern i hemmaflottan, baserad vid Scapa Flow. Den 3 juni överraskade Kenya och kryssaren Aurora och sänkte det tyska tankfartyget Belchen som försåg den tyska ubåten U-93 i Davis sund.

Operation Stonewall
Under september och oktober 1941 utformade Royal Navy Operation Stonewall för att stoppa ubåtar som eskorterade blockadlöpare genom Biscayabukten ut i Atlanten. Efter att ha eskorterat Maltakonvojen Halberd den 24 september försökte Kenya och kryssaren Sheffield den 1 oktober skära av blockadlöparen Rio Grande, som var på väg till Japan och eskorterades av U-204. Rio Grande lyckades undkomma men en annan blockadlöpare, Kota Pinang, sänktes den 3 oktober väster om Kap Finisterre.

Operationer i Arktis
Ny forskning i publicerade dokument från utrikesdepartementet om Sovjetunionen har avslöjat att Kenya den 19 mars 1942 transporterade 10 ton guld från Sovjetunionen till USA som betalning för lån och krigsmaterial.

Kenya undvek också att skadas av tyska flygattacker den 27-28 mars. Hon hade vid det här laget fått smeknamnet "The Pink Lady", på grund av sin Mountbatten-rosa kamouflagefärg, under räderna mot anläggningarna på ön Vågsøy utanför den norska kusten. Detta berodde på att hennes Mountbatten Pink-kamouflage smälte samman med den rosa markeringsfärg som tyskarna använde i sina granater, vilket hindrade tyska spanare från att skilja mellan granatstänk och fartyget. Styrkan återvände till Scapa Flow i början av januari 1942. Kenya återgick till att eskortera arktiska konvojer mellan mars och maj 1942. Den 22 mars efter att ha eskorterat PQ12 till Murmansk lastades Kenya med 10 ton ryska guldtackor och tog dem tillbaka till Storbritannien för säker förvaring.

Operation Pedestal
Kenya spelade en framträdande roll i Operation Pedestal i augusti 1942.  Pedestal var en operation som Royal Navy genomförde för att eskortera en konvoj med 14 handelsfartyg genom västra Medelhavet för att förse den belägrade ön Malta med nya förnödenheter.  Konvojens eskort var den största som någonsin samlats under andra världskriget och bestod av 2 slagskepp, 4 hangarfartyg, 7 lätta kryssare (inklusive Kenya) och 26 jagare.  Den 11 och 12 augusti lyckades konvojen framgångsrikt avvärja massiva luftangrepp från tyska Luftwaffe och italienska Regia Aeronautica, med förlust av endast ett handelsfartyg och en jagare.  Även hangarfartyget HMS Eagle förlorades genom en ubåtsattack den 11 augusti.

De tungt minerade vattnen mellan Sicilien och Tunisien gjorde det för farligt för slagskeppen och de överlevande hangarfartygen att eskortera konvojen hela vägen till Malta, och under de sista 300 kilometerna bestod eskorten av en mindre styrka (Styrka X) av kryssare och jagare, inklusive Kenya.  Under natten till den 12 augusti och under följande dag attackerades konvojen hårt av axelmakternas flygstyrkor, ubåtar och motortorpedbåtar. Under dessa attacker sprängdes Kenyas bog av en torped som avfyrades av den italienska ubåten Alagi.  Detta gjorde det nödvändigt att nödstöta det främre skottet och sänka hastigheten till 25 knop (46 km/h).

Totalt förlorades ytterligare två kryssare och åtta handelsfartyg under natten mellan den 12 och 13 augusti; endast Rochester Castle, Port Chalmers, Melbourne Star, Brisbane Star och oljetankern Ohio klarade sig till Valletta, och Kenya lämnades kvar som det mest kraftfulla överlevande fartyget i Styrka X. Efter att ha lett de överlevande fartygen i konvojen till säkerheten i Maltas jaktflygplanskärm. Kenya ledde sedan Styrka X säkert tillbaka till Gibraltar, trots ytterligare flygattacker.

Slutet av
Kenya placerades i Amerika och Västindien tillsammans med åttonde kryssareskadern i oktober 1946, men i december året därpå återvände hon till Storbritannien och placerades i reserven. Kryssaren genomgick en omfattande modernisering 1945-1946 med nya standardiserade, dubbla 40 mm lätta luftvärnskanoner och uppdaterad yt- och långdistansradar och eldledningssystem för luftvärnet. Hon återaktiverades för att ersätta kryssaren London i Fjärran Östern, 1949 efter ytterligare en omfattande ombyggnad.

Koreakriget
Kenya deltog i sjöoperationer i Koreakriget. I mars besköt hon ön Chodan som en förberedelse för landstigning av 200 sydkoreanska trupper där. Tyvärr dök trupperna aldrig upp.

Efter ytterligare patruller utanför Inchon kom hennes nästa insats den 11 april då hon fick order att lämna Sasebo för att söka efter ett kommunistflygplan som hade skjutits ned. Hon togs ur operationen tidigt och seglade till Kure i Japan där kapten Podger tog över befälet över fartyget den 22 april. I maj positionerade hon utanför Inchon och tillbringade cirka 10 dagar där och besköt landområdet vid flera tillfällen. Patrulleringarna och beskjutningen fortsatte under hela sommaren - med en resa till Hongkong som bröt monotonin - fram till den 25 augusti då hon lämnade Sasebo, via Hongkong, för en ombyggnad i Singapore. Renoveringen var färdig den 12 november och hon lämnade Fjärran Östern den 17 november. Kenya lade till i Malta den 10 december och i Gibraltar tre dagar senare innan hon gick in i Engelska kanalen den 16 december.

Mellan 1953-1955 byggdes fartyget om och tillbringade en lång period i reserv fram till augusti 1955 då det återinträdde i tjänst som ersättare för kryssaren Superb i Västindien. Fartyget beslutades att säljas i februari 1959 och skrotades till slut 1962.

Referenser

Källor

 Smith, Peter C (1970).  Pedestal:  The convoy that saved Malta   William Kimber, London, ISBN 0-947554-77-7

Externa länkar

 WWII cruisers
 HMS Kenya på Uboat.net
 Bilder på Fiji-klass kryssare

Brittiska kryssare under Koreakriget
Brittiska kryssare under kalla kriget
Brittiska kryssare under andra världskriget
Fartyg sjösatta 1939

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I have about 5 credit cards and about $12,000 in debt. I can make all of my monthly payments, and I have no other debt (loans, car payments, house payments, etc.) but I am not able to save money. What is the best way for me to pay down this debt more quickly so that I can start saving?
Consolidating your debts will severely damage your credit so it is NOT a good suggestion.
Without knowing your income and other expenses, it is had to make specific suggestions. However, have you looked at working a second job? Or sitting down and taking a hard look at your budget. and stripping it down...ditch or go to basic cable, stop eating out and pack your lunch to work. Shop thrift stores, coupons, coupons and more coupons.....put every penny you can towards your debt.
Take out a consolidation loan so that you can repay the debts by combining them into a single monthly payment. Just make sure that the interest rate on the loan is low enough to enable you to save a considerable amount of money in the long run.
You can consolidate the credit card debts and pay them off quickly. Then you can start saving money for your future!!


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The Seymour Strauss Mansion -- No. 18 East 81st Street
While the architectural partnership of Arthur M. Thom and James W. Wilson would produce some prominent civic structures, among them the 1894 Manhattan Criminal Courts building and the Harlem Courthouse; they were best known for their rows of brownstone-fronted homes. In 1883 construction began on one such project, on 81st Street between Fifth and Madison Avenues.
The Italianate-style residences were four stories tall above an English basement. Their identical high stone stoops lined up, creating a regimented residential block similar to scores of others throughout the better neighborhoods of New York. The houses were commissioned by developer brothers Ambrose and William Parsons and completed in 1884.
Among the row was No. 18. The Parsons brothers sold it to real estate operator Isaac Phillips, who purchased it as an investment. He resold it a few months later to Henry Werner and his wife, Sarah. Born in Prussian, Werner had come to New York when he was 13 years old. A well-known dealer in hides and leather since 1864, his office was at No. 26 Spruce Street. The couple had six children and had been living on East 65th Street, near Lexington Avenue until now.
Werner's partner, Simon Strauss, lived in Europe and handled the buying of goods, mostly in Germany and France. The success of their enterprise was evidenced in 1886 when they reported doing $3 million in business—more in the neighborhood of $78 million in 2016.
The Werners' stay in their comfortable new home would last just over a decade. On Sunday May 8, 1898 Henry died in the house at the age of 56 from what The New York Times deemed "a complication of diseases." His funeral was held in the parlor at 10:00 a.m. two days later.
The house became home to Charles and Rosine Cahn. The couple lived quietly on East 71st Street, their names appearing in society pages only to report their arrival each summer in some fashionable Catskills resort hotel. Six years after Henry Werner's, the funeral of Rosine Cahn was held in the house on June 30, 1904.
At the time of Rosine's death changes were taking place in the Central Park-Fifth Avenue neighborhood. Manhattan's mansion district, formerly firmly ensconced below 59th Street, now stretched for blocks beyond 81st Street. The new lavish marble and limestone facades shamed the traditional, cookie-cutter brownstones.
The Cahn residence was only 22 years old when, on November 3, 1906, the Real Estate Record & Guide reported "The 4-story dwelling, 18 East 81st st, is to be remodeled into an American basement. Possession to the property will not be taken until May 1, 1907."
While the new owners, Seymour and Ada Strauss, waited for Charles Cahn to vacate, they commissioned the architectural firm of Cleverdon & Putzel to draw up plans for the remodeling. The architects would strip off the brownstone façade and remove the stoop, allowing them to pull the front wall to the property line. This provided a significant increase in living space within.
When renovations were completed late in 1907, there was no hint of the former Victorian rowhouse. The elegant French residence, now clad in white limestone, held its own with the Fifth Avenue mansions around the corner. Cleverdon & Putzel managed to bring the richness of the Beaux Arts style to the design while resisting the temptation of excess ornamentation.
The double-doored entrance was centered between two hefty scrolled console brackets which supported a stone balcony at the parlor level. Handsome carvings embellished the openings and brackets. Above the elaborately-carved cornice rose the copper-covered mansard, interrupted by two hefty hooded dormers.
Seymour A. Strauss was associated with the men's and boys' clothing manufacturer Heidelberg, Wolff & Co. located at No. 644 Broadway. The fact that his father-in-law, Isaac N. Heidelberg, was a partner in the firm was, no doubt, not a coincidence. The Strausses had two daughters, Margaret and Ethel.
The entrance was originally centered, where the confusing window now appears.
Ada Heidelberg Strauss was accustomed to living comfortably. Her father's fortune was estimated at just under $1 million. Marriage had not changed that. The family maintained a summer estate, called Breezypoint Camp, at Lake Placid. During the winter season, as was the case with wives of other wealthy businessmen, Ada busied herself with philanthropies and teas while Seymour worked.
In the spring of 1914 Ada Strauss traveled to Berlin to take part in the week-long benefit activities of the American Woman's Club there. On April 25 The New York Times reported "Frivolity was announced to be the leit motif of the dansant and cabaret held at the Hotel Adlon this week." As a side note, the newspaper mentioned "The town continues to fill up with American tourists, who have found Berlin this week immersed in sunshine and an almost homelike humidity."
The American visitors, including Ada Strauss, would not be coming back to Berlin for many years. Two months later the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand triggered the outbreak of war.
International conflict could not stop romance, however; and in May 1917 The American Jewish Chronicle reported that Seymour and Ada had announced the engagement of Margaret Virginia Strauss to Robert I. Plaut. Within the month the couple was married at the Plaza Hotel and left for a "motor honeymoon" through the Berkshires.
Ethel became engaged in August 1924. In reporting the event, The Times mentioned, Miss Strauss is spending the Summer with her parents at their country home.
When Ada died in the 81st Street mansion early on the morning of May 1, 1929, Seymour Strauss was left alone with only the company of his domestic staff. Nevertheless, he remained here another seven years, finally selling it in May 1936 to William Kingsland Macy and his wife, Julia.
Macy, known familiarly as "King," had been a wholesaler and importer. But with the outbreak of war he had served with the United States Food Administration and the War Trade Board from 1917 to 1919. Following the war he was president of the Union Pacific Tea Co.
Wm. Kingsland Macy -- from the collection of the Library of Congress
His wife came from one of New York's wealthiest and most prominent families. Julia's grandfather, William Dick, had made a fortune in sugar refining. Her brother, William Karl Dick, drew attention to the family name on June 22 1916 when he married Madeleine Astor, the widow of John Jacob Astor IV who was lost in the RMS Titanic disaster.
William Kingsland Macy's career went in a radically-different direction after moving into the 81st Street house. He was already involved in politics and had served as a delegate to the Republican National Convention in 1928. Politics were now becoming his life's work.
The year the family moved into No. 18, he was an integral part of the investigation of the New York State Banking Department. In 1931 he was active in promoting the Seabury inquiry regarding the political operations of New York City.
In October 1937 William and Julia announced the engagement of their daughter, Julia Kingsland Macy, to W. Cary Potter. The Times took the opportunity to detail her impressive social pedigree. "She is a niece of Mrs. Horace Havemeyer, Mrs. Irving K. Hall, Dick and Adolph M. Dick, and is the sister of William Kingsland Macy Jr. and J. H. Dick Macy." Her fiancé was the grandson of the famous and powerful Episcopal Bishop Henry Codman Potter, once as central in society as any Astor or Vanderbilt.
Things did not work out for the Potters, and a just a few months after their Reno divorce in the summer of 1945, Julia married Air Force pilot Lt. Charles H. Thieriot, Jr. in September. This ceremony was, understandably, less elaborate and took place in the 81st Street mansion "in the presence of immediate relatives."
The following year William Kingsland Macy was elected to the New York State Senate. He would remain a force in Republic politics until 1951; his first defeat for reelection coming in 1950. When Macy stepped down from the political spotlight, he and Julia left East 81st Street as well.
In 1951 the mansion was converted to apartments. The central entrance was removed and converted to a window. It was an understandable and unsuccessful attempt to disguise the alteration. In 1976 designer Ward Bennett was commissioned to re-do the interiors of one apartment in his contemporary, distinct style. The 1907 details were stripped out and the apartment was given his starkly sleek signature.
Nothing remains of the Cleverdon & Putzel interiors in this apartment. photo Observer
Despite the lost doorway and the replacement windows, the elegant Beaux Arts townhouse looks from the street much as it did when Seymour and Ada Strauss gave an unexceptional brownstone a most exceptional make-over in 1907.
Labels: Beaux Arts architecture, cleverdon and putzel, east 81st street, thom and wilson, upper east side
so the property has come full circle, from unexceptional brownstone to exceptional limestone townhouse back to unexceptional bland apartments.
Phyllis Winchester September 15, 2016 at 9:12 AM
Lovely restrained Beaux-Arts. But you could have spared us the photo of the hideous interior!
Those interiors are awful! What a terrible thing to do to a beautiful house.
James September 15, 2016 at 12:23 PM
Yes. To add to the chorus of detraction regarding the interior, it's remarkable how clearly people of a certain economic standing appear to celebrate the idea that they never actually read books or think about anything while not connected to a phone.
i found this just two doors down. another exceptional looking home. this must also have a rich history of some sort.
you find the best homes to write about
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Tom Miller September 16, 2016 at 10:45 AM
Indeed it does: http://daytoninmanhattan.blogspot.com/2013/02/the-1902-j-s-uhlman-house-no-24-e-81st.html If the darned search field was working you would have been able to find this post. Thanks!
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Q: Trying to call a webhook after user leave input field with jquery/ajax So I'm trying to call a webhook to send the value of a zip code to a webhook. I've modified code that I've found and I'm having no luck getting it to work.
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Dedmon ejected after bizarre sideline scene in Miami
MIAMI (AP)The short-handed Miami Heat became even more depleted in the second quarter of their game Tuesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder, when backup center Dewayne Dedmon was ejected.
The Heat had only nine players available for the game and Dedmon was one of eight they used in the first half. He entered late in the first quarter, then was subbed out with 9:25 left in the half. That prompted an argument on the Heat sideline and Dedmon swatted at one of the massage guns behind the bench.
The device sailed onto the court – coming to rest about 35 feet from where Dedmon was standing – while play was happening. Dedmon was ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct.
"We're all a bunch of gnarly personalities," Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said. "That part was unfortunate. Everything before that, that's the Miami Heat. That part was unacceptable."
He had two points and three rebounds in just under 5 minutes of game action. All such incidents are reviewed and Dedmon could also face additional disciplinary action from the team, the NBA, or both.
Dedmon has appeared in 29 games this season for Miami, all off the bench, averaging 5.9 points and 3.7 rebounds.
The Heat were without four regular starters – Tyler Herro, Bam Adebayo, Kyle Lowry and Caleb Martin – on Tuesday, along with reserves Duncan Robinson, Omer Yurtseven and Nikola Jovic, all because of injuries. They used only seven players in the 33 minutes after Dedmon's ejection and won 112-111, going an NBA-record 40 for 40 from the foul line.
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Home » VPN Reviews
UltraVPN Review – How Good is it Actually? (2022)
Last updated: December 14, 2022 December 14, 2022
Editor of TheBestVPN.com
US-based UltraVPN is a small-scale VPN provider. Founded just four years ago, the company is already making quite a name for itself in the VPN industry.
UltraVPN offers a very affordable and generous free trial plan, allowing users to test out the service without committing to a long-term contract. The company provides PPTP, Hydra, and IKEv2 protocols and 256-bit AES encryption (the highest level of encryption currently available).
One unique feature of UltraVPN is its "Instant Mode", which allows users to connect to the VPN without having to go through the hassle of downloading and installing client software. Simply enter your username and password, and you're good to go!
Currently, UltraVPN is one of the most popular VPN providers among users looking for a fast, reliable, and affordable service. For this post, we've conducted an in-depth review of UltraVPN to see if it lives up to the hype.
UltraVPN Basics
Let's start with the basics. UltraVPN is a software program that allows users to connect to a virtual private network (VPN). A VPN can be used to encrypt your internet traffic, making it more private and secure. It can also bypass geo-restrictions, making it possible to access websites and services that would otherwise be unavailable in your country.
UltraVPN is one of the simplest VPNs to set up and use. It has a straightforward user interface and is available for various platforms, including Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. UltraVPN uses its own proprietary protocol (Hydra), which is known for being fast and reliable.
This provider has one of the tidiest server fleets among all VPN services. There are over 100 servers in more than 85 countries to choose from.
One of the great things about UltraVPN is that it doesn't keep any logs of user activity. This means that your browsing history, traffic data, and IP address will never be stored or monitored by the company.
You might be wondering how this can be true, since the company is based in the US, which is known for its strict data retention laws. But don't worry; after being bought by Pango in 2018, a vast overhaul was made to the company's logging policy.
Pango owns several well-known VPNs (Hotspot Shield, Betternet, VPN360). The company has an across-the-board privacy policy that has been tested by independent reviewers.
According to the policy, a small amount of non-identifiable data will be gathered. This pertains to whether a connection was made as well as the nation you are connected to (but not which outgoing IP address you use – or your home IP address). These anonymized logs, also referred to as connection logs, are secure because it is impossible to infer what you did while using the VPN from them.
Here's a quick glimpse of UltraVPN's key features:
BASED IN COUNTRY: UNITED STATES
USABILITY: Very Easy to use
LOG FILES: Strict No Logging Policy
LOCATIONS: 85+ countries, 100+ servers
SUPPORT: Live Chat (24/7)
TORRENTING: P2P & Torrenting Allowed
STREAMING: Unblocks: Netflix, Peacock, Hulu, Disney+, HBO Max, and more
ENCRYPTION/PROTOCOL: 4096-bit DH key, Automatic, Hydra, and IKEv2(IPSec)
COST: $2.99/mo
OFFICIAL WEBSITE: www.ULTRAVPN.com
UltraVPN Pros
1. Well–Distributed Network
UltraVPN offers a small but powerful server network with 100 servers spread throughout 85 countries. These servers are fairly evenly dispersed throughout Europe, North and South America, Africa, Asia, and Oceania.
The network of UltraVPN includes virtual servers that all provide dependable connections. The modest network, however, might become overloaded if there is an unexpected increase in customers. Users may face a variety of stream and game slowdowns, poor video chat quality, and other high-bandwidth activity disruptions if there is congestion.
From the home screen, it is simple to reach the server menu. You may see the most recent location and a little arrow pointing to the server menu on the bar beneath the Connect button. Simply connect if you wish to use it again.
All in all, UltraVPN's network does its job quite well, but we would prefer it to be slightly more robust.
2. User-Friendly Apps
UltraVPN's apps are compatible with all major platforms, including Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Linux. The apps have a user-friendly interface that is both intuitive and easy to navigate.
Since the Mac and Windows clients are similar, we will focus on the macOS experience in this review. We had no problems at all when testing out the Mac version.
Connecting takes around 3 seconds, and the client is simple and easy to use. Some VPNs give users the option to move the program windows around. However, the Mac client for UltraVPN clings to the top bar of the display.
This may sound like a con, but it actually saves a lot of space on the screen. Besides, you can still access all the features and settings by clicking on the icon in the top bar.
The server list is easily accessible from the main screen. You're able to choose not only the country of your server but also the specific location within that country. UltraVPN gets bonus points for this feature, which is rare among VPN providers.
As you can see from the photos above, UltraVPN's interface is fairly intuitive, even for the less tech-savvy. If there's one feature likely to cause a bit of confusion for new users, it's the firewall.
This "firewall" is actually UltraVPN's kill switch. If the secure VPN connection abruptly fails or becomes inactive, this technology instantly disconnects the user from the internet to avoid exposing them on a regular network.
We visited the Settings menu but found limited customization options. However, users can navigate here to switch between the Hydra and IKEv2 protocols, or to turn the kill switch on or off.
The software has a nice UI, but there are still many features missing. For instance, we would have appreciated an auto-connect tool that could automatically select the best and closest server.
The Windows app is particularly well-designed and includes features such as a kill switch and auto-connect that are not found in the other apps.
The kill switch will automatically disconnect your device from the internet if the VPN connection is lost, while the auto-connect feature will automatically connect you to the best server based on your location.
People are likely to be on a mobile device while connecting to a VPN. Mobile VPN users greatly outnumber those who use desktop computers to access security software.
For that reason, we appreciate VPN providers who take the mobile interface into account when designing their product. The Android client for UltraVPN offers the same rich features and simple design as the desktop version.
However, the Android client is unique in that it exclusively makes use of Hydra, which specializes in anonymity and bypassing censorship (it's even more difficult to block than WireGuard).
3. Solid Encryption
UltraVPN uses the AES-256 encryption cipher with a 2048-bit key and HMAC SHA256 for message authentication. This is considered to be one of the best encryption ciphers available and is used by many military and government organizations.
UltraVPN also offers a number of other security features that are not found in most other VPNs. These include a built-in firewall, anti-spyware, and an ad blocker.
4. Protocols
To generate a secure tunnel, you can choose between three protocols: Automatic, Hydra, and IKEv2(IPSec).
With the Automatic protocol, your device will automatically connect to the most secure tunneling protocol available.
This is the recommended protocol as it offers the highest level of protection and is always up-to-date with the latest security features.
Hydra is a highly anonymous multi-protocol VPN client that uses the TLS 1.2 protocol. Made originally by Aura, Hydra is UltraVPN's proprietary protocol. However, it is somewhat slower than WiredGuard.
IKEv2(IPSec)
IKEv2 is a VPN protocol that uses the IPSec protocol to generate a secure tunnel. It is considered to be more secure than Hydra, but it is not as fast as WiredGuard or OpenVPN.
Unfortunately, UltraVPN doesn't offer the OpenVPN protocol, which is the gold standard for VPN security and speed.
5. Fast Speeds
UltraVPN is one of the few VPN providers offering true high-speed connections. The average speed of their servers is around 100Mbps depending on the country, which is much faster than most other VPNs.
This makes UltraVPN a great choice for users who need a fast connection for gaming, streaming, or other high-bandwidth activities.
The European servers, with an average speed of around 130Mbps, while servers in Asia are the fastest, with an average speed of 160Mbps.
6. Bypass Streaming Geoblocks
UltraVPN can bypass geo-restrictions in Netflix and other streaming services, allowing you to stream content from any country. This is because UltraVPN uses a number of servers that have been optimized for streaming.
To find the best server for streaming, simply connect to the "Streaming" server location in the app. Try a few different servers before you find one that works consistently.
There are four dedicated servers for streaming. In our test, the UK locations worked fine with UltraVPN. There was very little lagging or buffering, and the video quality was excellent. On the other hand, the Canadian server offered mediocre video quality with several delays and buffering.
We tested UltraVPN's ability to unblock content from several popular streaming sites, with mostly positive but occasionally surprising results. Here's what we found.
Given that it has the largest collection of any streaming service, Netflix is probably the first site that VPN users try to unblock. Since Netflix is accessible everywhere, it uses a different method of geo-blocking than other streaming services.
It allocates various streaming collections to the locations where they are available (excluding, of course, countries where Netflix does not operate) rather than limiting access to a single place. In other words, the US catalog and Canadian catalog are very different from one another.
A user will get access to the Netflix collection that matches the country of his or her IP address. Since the American library is the largest, it's worth using a VPN that gives you an American IP.
However, those who attempt to unblock Netflix may run into further issues. The channel has the ability to block VPNs that it flags as untrustworthy.
We were pleased to see that Ultraflix by UltraVPN is one of the few providers that can still unblock Netflix. The service uses a number of US-based IP addresses to give users access to the entire American Netflix catalog.
Another industry leader in streaming that has mastered banning VPN services is Hulu, which has managed to block several well-regarded VPN providers (including some that were able to get past Netflix's restrictions).
Using UltraVPN's UltraFlix servers, you can access Hulu from anywhere in the world. Like Netflix, UltraVPN will give you a US IP address, so you can access all Hulu's content regardless of where you're located.
Over 150 million people worldwide have subscribed to Prime Video. Except for a few nations, including Syria, Iran, North Korea, and Mainland China, the service is practically universal.
Amazon's geo-blocking functions are similar to those used by Netflix. As a worldwide service, it assigns particular libraries to each location. So, an Amazon Prime Video subscriber will receive certain content based on his or her IP address.
The US version of Prime Video holds the largest content library by far. To access it, you need to use a VPN to get an American IP address.
However, Amazon prime does not work with UltraVPN. It easily detected that I was using a VPN and displayed the following error message: "Your device is connected to a VPN…".
Disney+ and HBO Max
When we tested Disney+ and HBO Max with UltraVPN, we were impressed by the quality of streaming. Although we occasionally experienced lags on both platforms, which may have been caused by unreliable connection speeds, the video quality was excellent, and there were no problems finding functional servers.
We tried using UltraVPN to unblock DAZN, but none of the servers could access the material.
Streaming from the BBC iPlayer was slow and difficult. The video quality was roughly average, and there were several delays. At one point, when we attempted to play a fresh episode of a show, we received an error message.
7. Torrenting
Although there are no dedicated servers for torrenting, all of UltraVPN's servers allow P2P traffic. You can torrent on any server with the "Torrenting" location in the app.
The best server for torrenting is the Netherlands server, which offers excellent speeds and reliability. The UK server is also a good choice for torrenting, but its speeds are not as fast as the Netherlands server.
8. Very Affordable
Whichever term plan you choose, you'll receive the exact same benefits. Six devices may connect simultaneously, which is typical for a VPN company.
There is also a 30-day money-back guarantee included with each plan choice. Additionally, you will receive the PassWatch password manager and dark web scan tool free of charge.
The longest package offered by UltraVPN offers the best value. You will pay $2.99/month for the two-year plan, but you will only be charged once for the entire amount, which will be about $71.76.
9. Good Customer Support
UltraVPN offers 24/7 live chat support, which is available in English, French, and German. We tested the live chat support and found the agents to be very responsive and helpful.
The customer support representatives were able to answer all of our questions and provided us with additional information when necessary.
We also contacted UltraVPN's customer support via email and received a response within a few hours. The representative we spoke to was very polite and helpful.
Overall, UltraVPN's customer support is excellent and is available 24/7 to help you with any issues you may have.
10. Kill Switch
A kill switch is a requirement for all trustworthy VPN companies. This function prevents your true IP address and other personal information from leaking by cutting off your internet access when your VPN connection is hacked.
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The kill switch is located in the "Settings" tab of the app and can be turned on or off with just a few clicks.
However, we found UltraVPN's kill switch to be less trustworthy than those offered by competitors. The kill switch took a few seconds to actually cut off our internet connection throughout our tests. Unfortunately, our true IP was readily apparent to anyone who wanted to view it during those brief intervals.
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UltraVPN is a no-logs VPN, which means that they do not keep any logs of your online activity. This is a very important feature for a VPN because it ensures that your privacy is protected at all times.
UltraVPN's privacy policy is very clear and concise. They state that they do not collect or store any logs of their users' online activity.
They also state that they do not track the IP addresses of their users or the websites they visit.
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The PassWatch password generator can create passwords of up to 32 characters in length. The generator includes options for special characters, numbers, and mixed-case letters.
The PassWatch identities feature allows you to securely store personal information, such as your name, address, email, and credit card number. This information is encrypted and can only be decrypted with your master password.
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UltraVPN: Cons
1. Very Basic Features
UltraVPN only offers basic features, which may not be enough for more experienced users. It does not have browser extensions, for example, which can be found on other VPNs. This is very limiting, as you can only use UltraVPN on certain devices and not others.
It also doesn't have RAM-only servers, which means your data could be at risk if the server is ever hacked. Lastly, it doesn't have Double VPN capabilities like NordVPN or ExpressVPN. Double VPN encrypts your data twice for increased security.
2. Limited Device Options
Firstly, UltraVPN does not support Linux. This may not be a big deal for some people, but it's worth mentioning.
Secondly, this service has only four device options: PC, Mac, iOS, and Android. If you want to use UltraVPN on other devices—routers, smart TVs, gaming consoles—you're out of luck.
3. Free Trial Needs Credit Card Info
A free trial is available for UltraVPN, but you need to provide your credit card information to sign up. This is a bit of a turn-off for some people, as other VPNs offer free trials without requiring this type of sensitive information.
Getting Started With UltraVPN
We found the process of downloading and installing UltraVPN to be fast and straightforward.
Go to the website and download the UltraVPN app.
You must provide your name and email address and create a password.
Step 3: Log in
Once you have registered, log in to the UltraVPN app using your new account credentials.
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Choose the country you want to connect to from the list of available options. Then click on the "Connect" button.
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You should now be connected to UltraVPN and can start browsing the internet securely and anonymously.
Accessing Settings
Click on the cog in the top left corner to open the options menu. It is straightforward and provides just a few choices, primarily security-related. Two icons in the upper right corner will take you to your Account and Support.
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Via Support, you can get quick access to the FAQ area and contact page, where you can request assistance with any questions or problems you might be experiencing with the service.
Overall, setting up and using the VPN is easy. There aren't any complicated menu options or sophisticated features. It is an excellent option for anyone searching for a simple, slick-appearing VPN service because it is incredibly user-friendly.
UltraVPN's pricing is competitive with other well-known VPNs. Plans for one month, six months, and twelve months are available; they automatically renew if you don't cancel. Additionally, you should be aware that once your original plan expires, you will be charged extra to renew. UltraVPN's website gives you access to a 7-day free trial; however, this is only accessible on Android and iOS devices.
Only PayPal or credit/debit cards are accepted as payment methods for UltraVPN. Since I wanted to join anonymously, I wish it accepted cryptocurrencies as payment. Each UltraVPN package has a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Starting at $7.99 for a single month, a one-year commitment lowers the price to only $4.99 each month. This is really impressive, considering how quick and typically successful it is in unblocking content.
The actual value of this VPN, though, comes when you sign up for two years. As a result, the price drops to just $2.99 per month, placing UltraVPN firmly in the affordable category.
How Secure Is UltraVPN?
After being bought by Pango in 2020, UltraVPN has been on a rollercoaster of a ride. The VPN service boasts an impressive array of features, including military-grade encryption and a strict no logs policy. But how secure is it really?
When it was previously owned by Aura Group, UltraVPN was found to have numerous security vulnerabilities. One of the most serious was collecting and selling user data to third parties.
Fortunately, Pango has addressed these issues and made UltraVPN much more secure. The encryption has been beefed up to military-grade AES-256-bit, and the no logs policy is now watertight.
Additionally, UltraVPN now uses perfect forward secrecy, which means that your data is safe even if the VPN's encryption keys are compromised.
Conclusion: Is UltraVPN Worth It?
UltraVPN is an excellent choice for you if you require an effective and affordable VPN. UltraVPN has a strong presence in 85+ countries with 100+ servers, which is more than enough to unblock any website or service. The provider also uses military-grade AES 256-bit encryption with Hydra protocol by default, ensuring your data remains safe from government surveillance and hackers.
The VPN does unlock a lot of content, and the cost is reasonable. It moves pretty quickly as well. As a result, it's a good choice for those who want to unblock foreign game servers or stream on services like iPlayer, for instance.
Overall, we believe that UltraVPN is an excellent choice for a fast, reliable and affordable VPN service.
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Follow Up: Washtenaw Youth Initiative
Maya Epperson, Staff Writer|March 4, 2019
Pioneer Senior Clara Nuñez-Reguiero speaks to the crowd.
On February 14th, 2018, 17 students were killed in a shooting in Parkland, Florida. Shortly after, Pioneer's Emma Roth along with other Washtenaw County students formed Washtenaw Youth Initiative (WYI) to fight against gun violence. Since their initial sister march, they've expanded to rallies, panels, and meetings with Michigan legislatures.
"It's actually super easy [to join]. We usually have meetings on Sundays at 1:00 at the neutral zone," said Pioneer Senior Sarah Lewis. "If you check out Instagram or message us it's super easy to get involved and in contact with people who can tell you when the meetings are."
Since WYI's founding, most of the original members have either graduated or are going to graduate soon. "We're looking for as many people as we can get," said Lewis. The group is also looking to increase its diversity. "Our group is mostly white girls, so we really want to bring representation to people that aren't just white girls, especially people of color, because obviously, we see most gun violence is centered around people of color rather than white communities," said Senior Clara Nuñéz-Regueiro.
Regardless of race WYI is a welcoming community. "No matter what your demographic is, no matter what identity you represent we want to have your voice there," said Nuñéz Regueiro.
WYI allows for students to gain presentational skills and make changes in their community. "The opportunities that we have include a lot of public speaking. We put on a lot of events that have to do with marches, walkouts, rallies, etc where we have a group of speakers," said Nuñéz-Regueiro, "We do a lot of paneling where we talk to students and legislatures alike. We also have the opportunity to talk to our actual legislatures and try and lobby them to make sure they change certain laws."
"I think it's really important to join if you want to actually make a difference and start organizing and taking action, not just seeing things in the news or walking out of school," said Lewis. Nuñez-Regueiro is grateful for the speaking opportunities and confidence WYI has instilled. "I've really gotten the chance to stop being afraid of speaking in front of a crowd," she said. "The largest group that I spoke in front of with WYI was around 600 people, so I really stopped being afraid of voicing my opinions to a large group of people."
The group is very accepting and collaborative. "The people are really nice I think that's the best thing about it is that it's a really welcoming environment. I've been able to meet so many amazing people who don't go to school at Pioneer," said Lewis. "They're just the highlight of my week," said Nuñéz-Regueiro.
WYI is also expanding to cover non-school related violence. "We are always open to improvement. A lot of people I feel see us as kind of unapproachable, but we're always open to new ideas," said Nuñéz-Regueiro. "Right now we're really trying to open the focus of our actions over gun control to not just be over school shootings. Things like gang violence or mental health issues, because ultimately school shootings are a very small minority of gun violence."
WYI is looking for new members especially freshmen, so the legacy can live on. "I think it's super important especially for underclassmen because the group did start last year and there were a lot of seniors who graduated this past spring," said Lewis.
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Video: Vampire Weekend – "Harmony Hall"
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| February 20, 2019 - 10:30 am
Home » New Music » Videos » Video: Vampire Weekend – "Harmony Hall"
Vampire Weekend have posted a video for their recent single "Harmony Hall," the first release off their upcoming fourth album Father of the Bride. The clip, directed by past collaborator Emmett Malloy, features Ezra Koenig and the rest of VW (and Dev Hynes and Ariel Rechtshaid) stalking around staring into a warped lens and playing in a candlelit room. These scenes feel like an implicit tribute to music videos from the era that "Harmony Hall"'s sunny breakbeat recalls (the mid-to-late 1990s). Koenig also makes some funky, rune-shaped pancakes while a snake pokes around nearby ("wicked snakes inside a place you thought was dignified," as the song goes). Jonah Hill shows up and gets fed one. Ultimately, there's some fireworks and celebration—a fun video for a fun song, more or less.
Father of the Bride is still set for a spring release this year, but no date has been announced. They will begin a North American tour in late May. Despite all this, David Crosby still has no idea who they are. Watch the "Harmony Hall" clip below.
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Milton Keynes Comedy Cow Festival
at Oakgrove Theatre, Milton Keynes
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Less 'Summer of Love' and More 'Summer of Laughs' at Comedy Cow Festival
The summer has arrived and the sun is shining, which can only mean one thing. It's festival season. But mooove over Woodstock and the 'Summer of Love', the only festival worth worrying about in Milton Keynes this year is the Comedy Cow Festival, hosted for the very first time at Oakgrove Theatre on Saturday 27th July; and it promises to be udderly brilliant!
Eighteen of the hottest names on the circuit have been lined up to provide fantastic shows over four stages on one incredible day of comedy. 'Mock the Week' regulars Lucy Porter, Rhys James, Tiff Stevenson and Jo Caulfield, will be joined by ITV2 favourites Stephen Bailey and Matt Richardson, alongside a host of other top comedians guaranteed to keep you laughing from noon through till night time.
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For more details on all of the acts appearing at the festival and to book your tickets, go to:www.thecomedycow.co.uk .
Please note that the artists appearing may be subject to change.
Very dark crafted comedy.
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Tiff Stevenson
Tiffany Stevenson is an actress and stand up comic based in London. Her thought provoking and engaging style have seen her consistently play to packed audiences. She sometimes does magic and has appeared in Footballer's Wives and The Office amongst other things. Finalist 'Show Me The Funny', winner Edinburgh Festival 'Spirit of the Fringe Award'. 'Hilarious observations and beautifully written. A touching call to arms for 30 somethings' (The Metro) 'Mouthy, cynical and sexually frank, she left us wanting more' (The Guardian) 'She extracts comedy gold' (Evening Standard). ***** - One4Review ***** - New European ***** - Fringe Review **** - Arts Desk **** - Edinburgh Festivals Magazine
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Jake Lambert
Standup Comedian and Writer for 8 Out of 10 Cats and Mock The Week.
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Lucy Porter
Diminutive stand-up comedian making a big name for herself. Within seconds of appearing on stage, her flirty, gossipy, effervescent style charms everybody! She has written for many top comedians, including Johnny Vaughan, Gail Porter and Griff Rhys Jones, and starred on many TV stand-up comedy shows. She is also a quizzing demon having appeared on BBC 1's Pointless (with partner Ed Byrne), ITV's The Chase and breaking records on Celebrity Mastermind, where she fought off competition from Mark Watson and Dave Spikey to achieve the highest ever celebrity score. Lucy also raised on £9000 for The Loss Foundation with her winning turn on Celebrity Storage Hunters. On Radio 4, she has been heard on Life - An Idiot's Guide, Heresy, The Personality Test, The News Quiz, Dilemma and The Unbelievable Truth. 'Fizzing with inventive one-liners... a treat from start to finish' (The Herald) 'Clever, chatty and charming' (Three Weeks) 'Impeccably punch-lined anecdotes of the everyday... genuinely delightful' (The Daily Telegraph) 'Deliciously cutting' (The Independent) 'She is like your witty friend who's always brilliant company down the pub. Many stand-ups would give their non-drinking arms to be able to transfer that kind of sparkling bar-room bonhomie to the stage and Porter does it effortlessly' (The Scotsman).
See 29 tour dates featuring Lucy Porter
Andrew Lawrence
Described as the 'Leonard Cohen of comedy', Andrew Lawrence is the master of his game. As seen on BBC1's 'Michael Mcintyre's Roadshow' and Channel 4's 'Best of The Brighton Comedy Festival', Andrew is also a double 'If' comedy award nominee. '... a hard act to follow' (Chortle) 'Anyone who gives this spikily inventive performer the time of day will realise they're in the presence of an A-list talent' (The Guardian) 'Few people have caught the irritated, misanthropic mood of the moment better than this supreme misfit; the only wonder is that it's taking Lawrence so long to become a national institution' (The Daily Telegraph) 'Lawrence rips the cynical heart from his chest and wears it defiantly on his sleeve' (Metro) 'Powerful, sad, angry, true stuff' (The Scotsman) '... you owe it to yourself to see him' (The Daily Mirror) 'This show is a must see without a doubt' (Edinburgh Reporter).
See 7 tour dates featuring Andrew Lawrence
Mitch Benn
Previous winner of the Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year. Travels the UK with his guitar, creating laughter wherever he goes, and is also a writer, performer and the resident musician on Radio 4's 'The Now Show'. 'The country's leading musical satirist' (The Times) 'Well crafted, well sung, his songs are just plain funny' (The Guardian) 'Less of him could really turn out to be more than he ever was' (The Scotsman) 'Mitch is a highly intelligent comic who fires out funny material at the speed of a machine gun. You really do have to pay attention to him, but do so because the content does deserve to be heard and appreciated' (One4Review) 'Mitch Benn has the audience mesmerised. Song after song of ingenious satire hits the spot with pinpoint accuracy' (Three Weeks). Mitch Benn was named in Ents24's top 20 hardest-working comedians of 2016.
See 12 tour dates featuring Mitch Benn
Aaron Twitchen
Aaron Twitchen is a stand up comedian, writer, actor, presenter and living stereotype.
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Stephen Bailey
Stephen Bailey is a comedian, television personality and writer, whose friendly and open brand of gossipy humour has made him one of the most sought after acts in UK comedy today. His sharp, warm and sassy take on life tunes into our day-to-day lives with his razor sharp wit and intelligence as he tackles the art of conversation. With so much social media have we forgotten how to just sit and engage with each other on a human level? Are we still able to express ourselves in more than 140 characters? As well as his live stand up, Stephen is also high in demand for his TV and radio work with regular appearances on ITV's Weekend with Aled Jones and Channel 5's Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side. He has also appeared on ITV2's Safeword and CelebAbility, ITVBe's Kate's Wardrobe Secrets, W's Celebrity Advice Bureau & Channel 5's It's Not Me, It's You. 'He has charisma, he has his own style, he has a wicked line in material and the ability to go off-piste with crowd work that is achingly funny' (One 4 Review). 'Refreshing to watch, a comic who is so beautifully comfortable in his self that the show he has created is rich with positivity' (The New Current, 2014). "When it comes to being funny, he's just got it." (ScotsGay) "Bailey is an absolute crowdpleaser, getting the room howling with laughter." (Chortle) Stephen Bailey featured in Ents24's 20 Hardest Working Comedians of 2018 list.
See 46 tour dates featuring Stephen Bailey
Glenn Moore
Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Glenn Moore is a comedian, actor and one of the best and most prolific joke writers in the country. Glenn is a regular face on TV, having appeared on Mock The Week (BBC), Rob Delaney's Stand Up Central (Comedy Central) and The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV2). He is a staff writer on CITV's sketch comedy show Scrambled, and has written for BBC's The Mash Report, Play To The Whistle, and Russell Howard's Good News. He's also known for his silly, off-beat one-liners on Twitter, which have earned him a huge following.
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Rhys James
'Rhys James is a comedian who began performing in 2009 in student competitions such as Comedy Central's Funniest Student in 2010, and Chortle's Student Comedy Award. He made his Edinburgh debut as a performer for The Pleasance Comedy Reserve in 2010, and again in 2012 as a performer in AAA- Stand Up. He has also written material for Russell Howard's Good News (www.chortle.co.uk). He's a super-sharp writer, with a ton of smart, intricately-written jokes and stories where you're never more than a few seconds away from another punchline. 'Highly amusing' (The Stage).
See 23 tour dates featuring Rhys James
Marlon Davis
Marlon Davis is a bright young comedian, improviser and actor who embraces his work with energy and charm, embodying his characters and delivering his acute observational material with aplomb. His act is inspired from his upbringing, exploring Britain and tackling its social issues with skilful characterisations. Winner of the FHM Search For A Stand-Up Hero Competition in 2009. In 2006, he was a finalist in both the So You Think You're Funny and Laughing Horse new act competitions. Still a relative newcomer, Marlon Davis is like a breath of fresh air on stage, with an impish grin, boyish enthusiasm and an effortlessly open, confident style that instantly wins him friends in the audience. 'A compelling storyteller whose anecdotes carry the elusive stamp of urban authenticity' (The Scotsman).
See 48 tour dates featuring Marlon Davis
Graham Norton's writer and warm-up artiste, co-founder of the 'Hampstead Clinic' comedy club. She is regular performer at the Comedy Store and on The Stand Up Show. Jo is a regular guest on both Mock The Week and Have I Got News For You. Other TV appearances include The John Bishop Show, Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Saturday Night Live, The Stand Up Show. Dubbed 'funniest woman in Britain', she lives up to the title with razor-sharp wit, acerbic observations and scandalous one-liners, all excellently written and impeccably delivered. 'Cut-throat wit and a razor-sharp tongue...Sharp-witted, urban comedy that goes down a treat. Like a sociology textbook, but with jokes' (The Times). 'Incapable of doing a bad show, so sharp is her tongue and so in tandem is it with her mischievous mind' (The Scotsman). 'Feisty, funny and wonderfully bitchy... one of the finest female comics' (The Observer).
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