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FDI policy changes for retail reflect muddled thinking
By: The Financial Express |
Published: January 24, 2019 12:33:09 AM
The government has recently imposed serious restrictions on e-tail, but that is further evidence of the government's belief in deliberate confusion as (politically) sound strategy for retail FDI.
The latest changes to India's FDI policy for retail reflect continued muddled thinking on the part of the government.
The latest changes to India's FDI policy for retail reflect continued muddled thinking on the part of the government. After creating the single-brand/multi-brand distinction in allowing FDI in retail in a bid to allay the fears of Indian organised and kirana retail, the government has now eased the local sourcing norms for FDI in single-brand retail. Only, it has created another absurd classification in the process—large and small single-brand players. The government is mulling over a proposal to allow large foreign investors—they should be bringing in $200-250 million in the first two-three years—more time to comply with the 30% local sourcing condition it has set for 100% FDI via automatic route in single-brand retail. Currently, all 100% FDI in single-brand retail must comply with the local-sourcing rule upon completion of the first five years of setting up shop in India. While this makes it easier for an Apple or an Ikea to establish a fully FDI-funded presence in the country, it skews the playing field for smaller players.
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Successive regimes at the Centre, playing to a gallery of Indian organised and kirana retail, have mastered the art of creating complicated regulatory structures for foreign investment in organised retail. But, the unfortunate bit is that the government keeps tripping up on hurdles of its own creation. For instance, even though the FDI policy for multi-brand retail remains heavily restrictive—the unstated logic is that a liberal policy will negatively impact Indian organised and kirana retail—the government let such investment come in in e-commerce, which, arguably, has had a larger impact on Indian organised and kirana retail. Indeed, the 'investment in B2B e-commerce ok, not B2C' fig-leaf allowed e-commerce players in India to plead that they were merely marketplaces facilitating vendor/retailer-buyer linkage. The government has recently imposed serious restrictions on e-tail, but that is further evidence of the government's belief in deliberate confusion as (politically) sound strategy for retail FDI.


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An instrument not regularly tuned cannot offer its music to the world.
Permit me to begin this missive with a clarification: by 'morning drunk' I do not mean waking up still-drunk after a momentous evening. Nights out that forget their proper place and rudely insinuate themselves into the next day are common enough and often unintentional. They are a beer lover's worthy adversary and deserving of their own post. But they are not our concern here. I mean waking up sober and fresh as a daffodil and making a conscious decision to alter the path of your day, and perhaps your life, by sacrificing brains cells at the altar of debauchery even as the sun is only peeking over the horizon.
Ah! here we find ourselves immediately bumping up against our sense of social propriety. After all, have we not collectively decided that our flights of immoderation must be regulated to a specific temporal safe zone? Roped off safely, with admission only granted under cover of night, we permit our wanton nature free reign when only Sister Luna and uncounted smartphones are witness to our depravity. But by day we are couth and productive members of society whose shadows follow where we bid them as we march into the sun-drenched morning to conquer another day of gainful employment. Ad infinitum, ad nauseam.
It is only when the sun has turned its business to the other hemisphere, when our individual shadows blend with the world of shadows, that we abandon Apollonian for Dionysian proclivities. Whither originates this rigid division of our dual natures? Resolution requires surgical precision, as we slice away the layers of socialization that hide the existential core of the issue.
Let us begin with the paradox that lies at the heart of the great American experiment: the truths that we hold self-evident begin by assuming the primacy of the individual. But in the next breath, we admit that our individualism must be curtailed to some extent to serve the machinery of society which provides the material comfort in which that individuality is allowed to flourish. You signed the social contract when you took your first breath and you are obligated by it until you draw your final one.
Indeed, we are a social species who perhaps never would have made the journey from savanna to city-state were it not for the capacity for self sacrifice in the name of the common weal. And let us not forget that without the safety of those city-state walls, the abundance of its granaries, and the attendant division of labor, there would not exist a brewing industry today. How then have we come to a point where the same historical developments that enable the temptation of craft beer are the very forces that deny its indulgence at our unique whim? Is a society that designates when it's quitting time also empowered to designate when it's Miller time, as it were?
Perhaps the ox may regard the yoke as essential to its nature; I've never asked one. But my free will offers me the autonomy to shrug off the yoke when it suits my mood. This tension between our private and public selves is inherent to our existence. It cannot be denied. It cannot be escaped. But it must be managed. If I dutifully spend the majority of my waking hours in service of the common vision that provides stability and plenty for the many, may I not, with deliberation, on occasion choose to sing the song of myself? Even if by 9 AM it sounds more like bad karaoke of myself?
At times I choose delirium attended by the mellifluous chorus of songbirds in my backyard rather than the roar of the bar crowd. I choose the flushing pink of sunrise to the ghostly blue of neon. Unfolding my leisure in time with the bloom of the morning glories. I leave the lights on while I make love to my beer. Poetry can be made from these inversions. Fresh perspectives can be gained from unexpected circumstances. I face the dawn naked and on legs as wobbly as a fawn. My head does not spin: it is the planet spinning in space to reveal Helios in his chariot. And if by the time that chariot reaches the zenith of its arc, my tongue lags behind my brain in expressing this poetry then it is one second closer to experiencing Time as the Earth does: on the geologic scale. And I am that much closer to fluency in the language of the Mother that sustains me.
Having gathered themselves in from their full length, shadows nap at noon. They then stretch themselves in the direction of sundown before they fade into crepuscule. I will nap with them. My time to stretch toward my own sundown will arrive soon enough. My own twilight will descend upon me. But I claimed this morning for myself. This revelry belonged to me alone.
In the blink of one planetary revolution, I am back at my desk, time clock punched and inbox beckoning. Each of us necessarily must be defined in part by our relation to others. Civilization may in fact depend on it. But there is no shame in taking a moment to remind ourselves that there exists in each of us some essence that defies the roles we are thrust into: employee, citizen, sibling, scion, parent, lover, spouse. A morning drunk need not be a rejection of society or one's obligation to it. When exercised without apology, it may be simply choosing a moment of transcendence in a world that more often proffers the mundane. It may be a form of metaphysical exercise. After all, a blade not periodically honed cannot cut. An instrument not regularly tuned cannot offer its music to the world. And a fleeting submission to heterodoxy can reveal meaning that otherwise may remain out of reach. The worst you may get for your efforts is an awkward evening hangover.


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Stivers sheds tears of a clown over UK basketball players kneeling days after Capitol riot
Joseph Gerth
Louisville Courier Journal
I'm not a big crier, so I'm not going to sit here in tears as I write this.
Not gonna blubber like Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers did when he stood on the Senate Floor Monday, wrapped himself in the mantle of his uncle's and his son's military service and whimpered about how the young men on the University of Kentucky's basketball team should shut up and dribble.
I'm also not going to go out and burn any clothing like the jailer and the sheriff of Laurel County, Kentucky, after they saw the players and coaching staff kneel during the national anthem before a game Saturday in response to police brutality and in response to white nationalists storming the U.S. Capitol.
Nope, not gonna clutch my pearls like these guys because the young men had every right to take a position, they had every right to take a knee, and they had every right to take a stand.
And if Stivers is going to wrap himself in his uncle's glory and his son's glory in a cheap ploy to give himself standing, well hell, I'll note my father and uncle joined during World War II, another uncle served during the Korean War, one served in Vietnam, one great uncle fought in France in World War I, and my great-great grandfather, Augustine Willman, fought in the Civil War.
He was on the side that won.
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So, by my reckoning, if I was gonna pull a cheap stunt like Stivers, I'd say I have three times the standing he has. But I won't.
What I will say is this:
Stop telling Black people what their protest is about.
Their decision to kneel during the national anthem is not an attack on the flag and it's not an attack on the military.
It's simply a protest that says we have problems in this country we are not addressing. They are problems that don't affect you and your lily-white world.
Stop telling Black people when and where they can protest.
These young men have a platform. Good for them. They should use it.
Stivers has plenty of privilege that has given him a platform. He is the white son of a white lawyer who went to college and then law school and then ran for and was elected to an office in a white Senate district that has never elected a Black man or woman to that seat. He was then elected the white president of a body that has never elected a Black man or woman as president.
When Black people have a platform, they should use it, because platforms like Stivers' aren't available to them.
Stop telling Black people how much their protests hurt you.
You want to know hurt?
Try having a Black son to whom you have to give "the talk" in which you tell him that if a police officer hits him, he has to take it. If a police officer arrests him for no good reason, don't argue. If a police officer pulls a gun on him, don't run. You'd rather have him punched and arrested and held at gunpoint than dead.
If you want to know hurt, talk to the African Americans who are arrested and convicted at much higher rates than white people and live in a state that, by law, keeps them from voting even after they have served their time.
If you want to know hurt, talk to the parents who have lost sons and daughters to urban gun violence while you block any effort at both the state and local level to take guns off the street and make them more difficult for people to obtain.
And stop attacking Black students when your party and its white supremacist wing is threatening our country and our democracy.
You weep on the floor of the Kentucky Senate because Black students stand up for themselves, but you don't shed a tear for our democracy when the Proud Boys and Three Percenters and QAnon whack jobs storm the U.S. Capitol to overturn the certification of a duly elected American president and perhaps kill our leaders?
Joseph Gerth can be reached at 502-582-4702 or by email at jgerth@courierjournal.com.

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Contrasts of Europe
Serie European Tours
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LISBON 39ºF - 50ºF
TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS: City Tour of Lisbon. Evening transfer. In the morning we will have a sightseeing tour with a local guide. We will visit the traditional neighborhoods including the Belem district, which is the birthplace of the great Portuguese navigators who sailed the oceans in the Fifteenth Century. We will have a look around the Monument of the Discoveries, Belem Tower, and the beautiful Jeronimos Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy the free afternoon when you are free to explore the city at your own leisure. In the late afternoon, we will have a transfer to the Restauradores Square, a public square with plenty of restaurants and cafes. We suggest you ride the Elevador Da Gloria funicular that takes you to the viewpoint of San Pedro with beautiful views over Lisbon and the Bairro Alto. Return to the hotel.
LISBON 39ºF - 50ºF - FATIMA 34ºF - 45ºF - MADRID 37ºF - 43ºF
TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS: Fatima Shrine. Lunch included. Today we will travel to the north of Portugal and visit FATIMA, an important sanctuary (a pilgrimage site). We will continue on through the green lands of the centre, passing into Spain and then, over grasslands, we will cross the North of Extremadura. Lunch included en route at a regional cuisine restaurant. We will travel on to MADRID where we will be arriving towards the end of the day. Then we include transfer to Plaza Mayor where you can enjoy at some typical taverns.
MADRID 37ºF - 43ºF
TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS: Madrid city tour. Stroll through the Retiro Park. Visit to the Las Ventas bullring. Evening transfer. The morning starts with a comprehensive tour through the center of Madrid including the Paseo del Prado, Cibeles, Neptuno, the Gate of Alcalá, Plaza de Colón and Plaza Mayor. We then will visit Retiro Park, an oasis in the city center, where we will see the lake and the Glass Palace. A visit to Las Ventas Bullring (admission included) is next. This is one of the most famous bullrings in the world where we will learn about the tradition of the "corridas" at the Bullfighting Museum. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at your own leisure. At sunset we will provide a transfer to Plaza de Oriente, opposite the Royal Palace, an elegant and bustling area with many restaurants serving different cuisines, such as local Spanish food, international and Chinese. Enjoy a pleasant dinner of your choice. At the end of the evening we will return to the hotel.
MADRID 37ºF - 43ºF - SARAGOSSA 41ºF - 45ºF - POBLET 77ºF - 77ºF - BARCELONA 37ºF - 50ºF
TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS: Monastery of Poblet, rack train to Montserrat. In the morning we leave for Aragón over the lands of Castile. In ZARAGOZA we stop briefly to see the Pilar Basilica. We continue to the Monastery of Poblet, surrounded by its walls in a beautiful site that is one of the best-preserved medieval monasteries in the world (entrance included). We then proceed to the Monastery of Montserrat where you will go up the mountain on a rack train to see its fantastic scenery. Following this we will continue to BARCELONA, arriving in the late- afternoon. Note: In some cases, depending on the timetable of the rack railway, the ascent to Montserrat can be done in our coach. Note: During the winter, from November to March, due to the shorter days, we will not visit the Monastery of Poblet in order to reach Montserrat during the daylight.
BARCELONA 37ºF - 50ºF - GIRONA 34ºF - 46ºF
TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS: City tour of Barcelona. Girona.In the morning we enjoy a city tour, its Ramblas, the works of Gaudí, and memories of the Olympic Games. Free time. At the end of the afternoon we will go to the north of Catalonia. A stroll in GIRONA and its very beautiful historical center. Its colorful houses stand out, as well as the old Jewish quarter and Cathedral.
GIRONA 34ºF - 46ºF - CAREERS OF LIGHT - CHAMBERY 34ºF - 43ºF
TODAY'S HIGHLIGHT: Provenzal region in France. We leave for France, crossing Provence. We stop in ARLES, a small world heritage city where we will remember Van Gogh, and can see its Roman theatre and small Romanesque churches. Time for a stroll and lunch. We carry on and include admission to CARRIERES DE LUMIERE, an impressive show of art, image and sound underground, in former quarries. CHAMBERY, arrival and accommodation in the charming capital of Savoie, a medieval city with a beautiful old town and a great castle.
CHAMBERY 34ºF - 43ºF - GENEVA 36ºF - 41ºF - GRUYERES 34ºF - 37ºF - LEYSIN 28ºF - 32ºF
TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS: Switzerland with Lakes and Mountains. Chocolate factory. Dinner included. We travel to Switzerland. GENEVA, arrival. With our guide, we will go to the Palace of Nations (the headquarters of the United Nations in Europe) to the pretty English Garden with its clock made of flowers and we can admire the "Jet d´Eau", the tallest fountain in Europe. We go on to the picturesque walled village of GRUYERE, known worldwide for its cheese. Free time to stroll and have lunch. Nearby are several of the main chocolate factories in Switzerland (NESTLE amongst them), and we visit the Cailler chocolate factory, with a tasting included!. After this we go on to CHILLON CASTLE, built in the waters of the lake. Entrance included to this fantastic mediaeval castle. We will continue travelling through smaller roads amidst bucolic mountain landscapes and very picturesque wooden villages.- Arrival in LEYSIN, a beautiful little holiday village with spectacular views of the Rhône plain and Mont Blanc, known for its winter sports resort or its hiking possibilities. Dinner included.
LEYSIN 28ºF - 32ºF - INTERLAKEN 52ºF - 59ºF - LUCERNE 37ºF - 41ºF - ZURICH 37ºF - 41ºF
TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS: Swiss Alpine scenery with glaciers and mountains. Glacier 3000 and its cable car. Lucerne. Today´s stage has beautiful high mountain scenery. Don´t forget your winter clothes, we climb to one of the most spectacular spots in Switzerland where you can see ice and snow all year round. We include the cable car ride up to GLACIER 3000 where you can walk on the suspended bridge in the gap between two mountain peaks, enter the Ice Cathedral or "play" in the Fun Park. Stop in INTERLAKEN and time for lunch. Among very picturesque lakes we continue to LUCERNE, one of the most beautiful cities in Switzerland. Continue to ZURICH, where there is time for a stroll downtown before going to the hotel. Note: Occasionally, for major weather reasons such as rain or strong winds, the cable car to Glacier 3000 may not operate.
ZURICH 37ºF - 41ºF - LUGANO 34ºF - 45ºF - MORCOTE 70ºF - 70ºF - MILAN 37ºF - 46ºF
TODAY´S HIGHLIGHTS: Spectacular alpine landscapes, quaint villages and lakes. We will leave Zurich early in the morning and cut across the Alps in order to reach the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland. Alongside the route we will get to see beautiful lakes and snow-capped mountains. LUGANO. Arrival in the cosmopolitan capital of the Italian Switzerland built next to its beautiful lake. Time to have a stroll and grab lunch. Next, we will reach the enchanting little town of MORCOTE famous for its flowery stone houses. We will then travel to Italy. Arrival in MILAN where the guide will take us to the impressive Duomo Square. Here you will find a variety of local and international restaurants to have dinner at. Transfer to the hotel.
MILAN 37ºF - 46ºF - PISA 43ºF - 46ºF - ROME 16ºF - 21ºF
TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS: Coast of Liguria, Leaning Tower of Pisa.Today we continue our journey towards PISA. On a little tourist train, we will travel to the Piazza Dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles), where there will be time to admire one of the most alluring and beautiful art complexes in Italy, including the well-known Leaning Tower of Pisa. Then, we continue to ROME, arriving at the end of the day.
ROME 16ºF - 21ºF
TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS: City tour of Rome. Roman Coliseum (admission price included). Evening transfer to the Trastevere area. In the morning, we have a scenic tour, which will be a great introduction to "The Eternal city". We will visit the tiny state of the Vatican, the epicenter of Christianity in the world. You will be able to visit St. Peter's Basilica. We have included admission to the Roman Coliseum, the symbol of Rome. This impressive construction dates back 2,000 years and will transport us in time so that we can learn about ancient society in the Roman Empire.At the end of the evening we arrange a transfer to Trastevere area for a stroll in the narrow cobbled streets of the district with hidden treasures, such as some modest medieval churches, small shops with the most peculiar of objects or scenes of daily life. Many trattorias (informal Italian eating establishments) and osterias (inns) imbued with the Italian spirit will be ready to serve you local dishes. Other restaurants serving Indian, Chinese and international food can be found in this area. Return to hotel.
ROME 16ºF - 21ºF - FLORENCE 41ºF - 48ºF
TODAY'S HIGLIGHTS: Tour with a local expert from Florence. View from Piazzale Michelangelo. Today we will leave Rome, heading north. This route has beautiful landscapes. Arriving in FLORENCE, we head straight to the impressive Piazzale Michelangelo. In the evening we take a tour with a local expert, walking through the historic center, taking in places such as the Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, and Plaza della Signoria. This city is truly an outdoor museum. Enjoy some leisure time to explore. In the evening you will have time for dinner, as, in this district you can find many restaurants serving international cuisine.
FLORENCE 41ºF - 48ºF - VENICE 68ºF - 70ºF
TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS: Boat on Venice's Canal. Visit and admission to the St. Mark´s Basilica. Admire the technique of crafting Murano Glass.Today we enjoy stunning mountain landscapes while crossing the Apennine Mountains. We will arrive in VENICE and take the boat and cross the Giudecca to the Island of Venice. With a local guide, we will visit the marvelous St. Mark´s Square and enter the Basilica (entrance included). Afterwards, we will visit the Murano Glass Factory. It is fascinating to see the technique of how this ancient glass is made. Enjoy some time at leisure to explore. Accommodation in the Mestre district.
VENICE 68ºF - 70ºF - INNSBRUCK 34ºF - 41ºF - KITZBUHEL 32ºF - 36ºF
TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS: Breathtaking landscapes. Dinner included. We will depart from Venice, travelling to Austria! Arrival in INNSBRUCK, time to stroll in the historic city center and have lunch. After this, we travel along a very beautiful scenic road between the mountains to KITZBÜHEL – Arrival and time to see this picturesque little village, a famous ski resort where we can enjoy the snow for most of the year! Free time. Dinner included (vegetarian option available).
BUDAPEST 37ºF - 41ºF - BRATISLAVA 34ºF - 37ºF - PRAGUE 36ºF - 39ºF
TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS. Time to explore Bratislava. Czech landscapes. Evening transfer in Prague.We will leave Budapest for BRATISLAVA, the capital of Slovakia and a city alongside the Danube. With an attractive historic center, take time to see the city and enjoy lunch. After lunch we will continue our journey to the Czech Republic, PRAGUE. Arriving in the evening, we will make our way to the Old Town Square. This central location provides a great introduction to Prague, full of energy and touristic activities. You can take your dinner at one of the restaurants offering international cuisines, including Czech, Chinese, Indian and Italian. Return to hotel.
PRAGUE 36ºF - 39ºF - PILSEN 34ºF - 37ºF - ROTHENBURG 36ºF - 39ºF - FRANKFURT 39ºF - 46ºF
TODAY´S HIGHLIGHTS: Romantic trip through Germany.We will have an early departure from Prague and stop in PILSEN, in the region of West Bohemia, a city renowned for its beer. Time for a walk through its historic center where we find the Great Square, the cathedral, the Plague Column and a Renaissance-era town hall. We will then cross into Germany where we will follow a section of the so-called "Romantic Route". Next, we will visit ROTHEMBURG, a town that seems to come straight out of a fairy tale, and is considered to be one of the most beautiful villages in the country. Afterwards, we will head to FRANKFURT. Arrival in the financial capital of Germany in late-afternoon. Free time in the historic city center where there is a wide variety of restaurants to choose from (from Indian cuisine to Oriental, Italian, international and so on).
FRANKFURT 39ºF - 46ºF - CRUISE ON THE RIVER RHINE 21ºF - 28ºF - COLOGNE 45ºF - 46ºF - AMSTERDAM 45ºF - 48ºF
TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS: Rhine cruise included. Today we will take a small Cruise on the Rhine, between the villages of RUDESHEIM and ST. GOAR, undoubtedly the river's most picturesque section. After this we will travel to COLOGNE, a city which stands out for its immense gothic cathedral. Then on to the Netherlands. Arriving to AMSTERDAM in the late afternoon.
AMSTERDAM 45ºF - 48ºF
TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS: Picturesque typical village of Volendam. Boat on the Ijsselmeer lake. City tour of Amsterdam. Today we have a very exciting day in the Netherlands. We will go to Zaanse Schans with its mills, canals and its typical houses. Next VOLENDAM, a very picturesque fishing village. A short boat trip from Volendam, will take us to MARKEN (an island that was joined to the mainland by a fixed dike), where the houses there are built on stilts. After this, we travel to AMSTERDAM where we will enjoy a panoramic visit of the city to see its narrow canals, its official buildings and parks. We will also see the technique of diamond cutting. A large part of the visit will be done on foot, the information will be given through headphones. Time for dinner in Rembrandtplein, an area with many restaurants from all corners of the world and near the red-light district with its liberal values. Return to the hotel.


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Raiders recall three
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December 27, 2013, Prince Albert SK (ISN) – The Prince Albert Raiders have recalled three players today, including Luke Mahura, Rylan Parenteau and Ben Verrall.
Mahura, a 5'9″, 168-pound forward, has scored 9 goals and 5 assists this season with the Bonnyville Pontiacs of the Alberta Junior Hockey League. The St. Albert, Albert native has previously appeared in 44 games with the Raiders over the past two seasons, registering a goal and 8 penalty minutes.
Parenteau, a goaltender hailing from Saskatoon, has played in 25 games for the Weyburn Red Wings of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League, recording a 2.77 goals against average and .929 save percentage.
Verrall, a product of Saskatoon, has played 20 games with the Moose Jaw Generals this season, tallying 4 assists. The 6'2″, 190-pound defenceman played in a single preseason contest with the Raiders, recording an assist.
They will replace the spots left open in the Raiders lineup as Matteo Gennaro, Nick McBride and Brendan Guhle are currently representing Team Pacific at the World Under-17 Challenge in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.


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Determination of vardenafil in pharmaceutical formulation by HPLC using conventional C18 and monolithic silica columns
Hassan Y. Aboul-Enein, Ashraf Ghanem, Hubert Hoenen
A simple HPLC analysis for the identification and quantification of vardenafil in a pharmaceutical tablet formulation was performed on a conventional C18 and Chromolith Performance RP-18e monolithic columns with acetonitrile-phosphate buffer mixtures as mobile phases. The effects of the proportion of organic solvent (from 20% to 90%), phosphate buffer pH (from 2 to 7.5) and flow rate (from 1 to 5 mL/min) were studied. The best chromatographic conditions were 20:80 (v/v) acetonitrile-10 mM phosphate buffer, pH 3.0, as mobile phase at 1 mL/min flow rate for the C18 column, whereas 30:70 (v/v) acetonitrile-10 mM phosphate buffer, pH 3.0, as mobile phase at 2 mL/min flow rate was best for the monolithic column. Methanol was found to be a suitable solvent for extraction of the active substance from tablets. For the C18 and monolithic column, the calibration plots were linear (R2 = 0.9996 and 0.9997, respectively) in the concentration range 10-1000 μg/mL. Limit of detection (LOD) and limit of quantification (LOQ) values were 0.10 and 0.31 μg/mL for the C18 and 0.11 mL and 0.32 μg/mL for the monolithic column. Intra-assay and inter-assay precision studies reflected a high level of reliability and reproducibility of the method. The proposed method is selective, precise (RSD = 0.45%), and accurate (recovery = 103-107%) in both columns used.
Journal of Liquid Chromatography and Related Technologies
https://doi.org/10.1081/JLC-200047217
High Pressure Liquid Chromatography
Vardenafil Dihydrochloride
Aboul-Enein, H. Y., Ghanem, A., & Hoenen, H. (2005). Determination of vardenafil in pharmaceutical formulation by HPLC using conventional C18 and monolithic silica columns. Journal of Liquid Chromatography and Related Technologies, 28(4), 593-604. https://doi.org/10.1081/JLC-200047217
Aboul-Enein, Hassan Y. ; Ghanem, Ashraf ; Hoenen, Hubert. / Determination of vardenafil in pharmaceutical formulation by HPLC using conventional C18 and monolithic silica columns. In: Journal of Liquid Chromatography and Related Technologies. 2005 ; Vol. 28, No. 4. pp. 593-604.
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Trump awards Tiger Woods the Presidential Medal of Freedom
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Uri Schanker/GC Images(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Tiger Woods in a ceremony in the White House Rose Garden on Monday, honoring his friend and golfing icon with the highest honor the president can bestow on a civilian.
Woods, 43, is one of the sport's most decorated golfers and has captured more prize money during his career than any other rival in golf history, banking more than $118 million in winnings since he turned pro in 1996 at the age of 20.
The president called Woods a "true legend" and "an extraordinary athlete who has transformed golf and achieved new levels of dominance."
"He's also a great person. He's a great guy," Trump said. "Tiger Woods is a global symbol of American excellence, devotion and drive."
After watching Woods clinch the 2019 Masters tournament on April 14, Trump, an avid golfer, tweeted his congratulations, calling him "a truly Great Champion."
The next day, Trump tweeted that he had called Woods from Air Force One to personally congratulate him, announcing he would honor Woods with the medal "because of his incredible Success & Comeback in Sports (Golf) and, more importantly, LIFE."
Throughout his 24-year career, Woods has captured 81 PGA tournament titles, including 15 majors. Only golfing legend Jack Nicklaus has won more major tournaments, with 18, and Hall of Famer Sam Snead is the only golfer with more tournament wins, with 82.
"In addition to his incredible playing career, Tiger is a successful entrepreneur, to put it mildly, and devoted philanthropist," Trump said, crediting him for his foundation supporting junior golf programs around the country and a learning lab that has helped over 165,000 students pursue dreams in STEM fields. "Tiger we are inspired by everything you've become and attained. The job you've done is incredible. Your spectacular achievements on the golf course, your triumph over physical adversity, and your relentless will to win, win, win. These qualities embody the American spirit of pushing boundaries, defying limits and always striving for greatness."
Woods is the fourth golfer to receive the medal.
"This has been an unbelievable experience and to have the support that I've had for all these years," Woods said, acknowledging his family and friends. "You've seen the good and the bad, the highs and the lows and I would not be in this position without all of your help."
"This is an honor," he said.
Woods' Masters win at Augusta National Golf Club — his first major championship since the 2008 U.S. Open — restored his stature as one of golf's greatest champions, completing an unparalleled comeback after he struggled for years to overcome a back injury, as well as move past personal adversity following his divorce from Elin Nordegren, after Woods' rampant infidelity poured out in public.
The president and Woods have golfed together at least twice during Trump's presidency, including most recently on Feb. 2 at Trump National Golf Club in Jupiter, Florida, where Nicklaus also joined them for a round on the links.
The next day, Trump successfully predicted Woods "will be winning Majors again."
Trump also golfed with Woods on Nov. 24, 2017, alongside pro golfers Dustin Johnson and Brad Faxon, and he golfed with Woods shortly after the 2016 election. The president has completed at least 139 rounds of golf during his presidency, according to an ABC News tabulation.
Woods and Trump's friendship dates back decades. In 2014, Woods and the Trump Organization renewed plans for Woods to design a golf course in Dubai, though the project is still underway and expected to open at the end of the year.
The New York Times published a story Sunday previewing Monday's award ceremony, contending that Trump is "using his office to reward a business partner."
A president has sole discretion over awarding the Presidential Medal of Freedom, established by President John F. Kennedy in 1963.
Other professional golfers to receive the award include Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus — who received the medal from President George W. Bush — and Charles Sifford — who received the medal from President Barack Obama.
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The Deepings 'Special Expense Area' – £16,000 a year for inaccessible fields and a dangerous all-weather pitch!
Posted on December 7, 2019 by deepngreen
This week's news that the all weather sports facility at Deepings School has finally been condemned is the latest in a long-line of reduced services and broken promises by the District and County Councils.
The AWP (All Weather Pitches) commonly known as the 'astroturf' are part of the sports fields at the Deepings School. The fields are supposed to be a community facility but they have been turned into a cash cow for a private company (1Life) who care little about their upkeep. Worse still, the maintenance of the fields is paid for almost exclusively by residents of the Deepings who are no longer able to freely use the facilities.
Deepings All Weather Pitch
What is the Deepings Special Expense Area?
The Deepings SEA is an out-of-date tax levied only on residents of Market Deeping and Deeping St James. It is only about £3 per household each year which equates to a total revenue of about £16,000. This money can only be spent on grounds maintenance on the fields North of Spalding Road commonly known as 'the school fields' or 'the rugby club'.
Over several years I have been complaining about the injustice of the Deepings SEA and this year I managed to get it on the agenda of the SKDC Finance Committee and the Cabinet Member is currently consulting Ward Members (including me) for views on it's future. I have responded to say it should be abolished.
Who do the fields belong to?
The ownership of the field is split between Lincolnshire County Council and Deepings St James Parish Council. The land, including the Astroturf, is supposed to be maintained by South Kesteven District Council.
Who controls the fields?
Access to the grass fields, the astroturf and the outdoor changing rooms is controlled by 1Life who currently hold the contract for managing the Deepings Leisure Centre. The contract, which has been held by 1Life for 10 years, is due to expire early next year.
1Life manage public bookings of the fields and the astroturf and they keep all the revenue.
Who uses the fields?
The fields used to be freely accessible to everyone. About five years ago, the Deepings School put up a six foot fence around the perimeter of the fields which effectively prohibited any informal or unauthorised use of the grass fields or the AWP.
The Deepings School uses the fields for PE lessons and sports clubs. The Deepings Rugby Club are allowed free use of the rugby fields in the North corner of the site. Various other sports clubs including Bourne Deeping Hockey Club and Deepings Rangers have pay for use of the field and the AWP.
In the last 3 years, Deepings United Football Club has made increasing use of the AWP and the playing fields. DUFC is a real success story for promoting physical wellbeing among young people. From a standing start, the club now operates training for 270 people, mostly youngsters and have formed 8 competitive football teams. Last year, the Deepings United paid over £5,000 to 1Life for pitch booking fees. None of this money went back to either the SKDC or the school. The additional management costs of the extra bookings were minimal, i.e. it is almost all unearned profit for 1Life.
What's wrong with the All Weather Pitch?
If properly maintained, the facility has a shelf-life of around 20 years. The Deepings facility has been in a shocking state for many years. At a Deepings Local Forum meeting in 2010, Councillors were told that repairs were proposed for August that year which were "above and beyond patching and should prolong the life of the pitch for a further five years". That was nearly ten years ago and so it is not surprising that the pitch has now deteriorated even further to the point that it is a dangerous surface on which to play sport. I don't mean dangerous in the 'nanny-state health and safety gone mad' sense of the word, rather I mean that it is proper dangerous. The Bourne Deeping hockey club gave up using it for competitive matches and adult training years ago after a number of incidents including a couple that involved the air ambulance. They now reluctantly have to play and train in Peterborough and their Chairman has lobbied the Council for better facilities. More recently, young footballers have been injured not just by the uneven playing surface but by a collapsing fence.
Did Councillors know about the problems with the All Weather Pitch?
Most Councillors are well aware of the issues with the AWP because, apart from anything else, Mr Peter Moisey of Bourne Deeping Hockey Club asked a question about it at the Full Council meeting in January of this year. His question included the following comments:
"Having failed to oversee that those responsible ensure maintenance of the facility at Deepings Leisure Centre, its continual neglect and under investment has rendered the pitch condemned as to use for anything other than the basic of standards.
"As a result the decline of Bourne Hockey Club est 1926 and Deeping Hockey Club left them with no alternative but to merge. Now our club with 6 men's teams, 3 ladies' teams and a thriving junior section proudly representing Bourne and the Deepings has no alternative but to train and play its matches at AMVC in Cambridgeshire.
"Is it not time that the council seriously met the needs of its residents in the south of the county in provision of suitable playing surface along with the much required complimentary facilities to support the keenly followed sport of hockey in this area?"
But in these times of austerity, can we afford to fix it?
The cost of repairing or replacing the existing AWP would be about £200,000 which does sound like a lot of money. However, until recently the pitch was booked frequently at a cost of £53 per booking.
Let's assume that it was used 44 weeks each year (to allow for 8 weeks for holidays and inclement weather), and 20 hours each week with a booking fee of £50 per session. This would generate a revenue of £44,000. Admittedly, some of this would need to be spent on minor repairs and staff but there should still be a healthy surplus to plough back into repairs and replacement of the equipment.
Add to this, the additional revenue which should accrue from the school which, as an academy, is a privately-run entity which, in the absence of a lease, has no more access to the fields than any other organisation. I can confirm that there is no lease between the Deepings School and the landowners. In 2012, the school claimed that a lease was an essential requirement for a transition to academy status yet, eight years on, no such lease has been signed. This is apparently due to the lethargy of the County Council's legal department.
In 2017, the incoming Leader of SKDC, Cllr Matthew Lee (Con) promised a new Leisure Centre for the Deepings. Over two years later and we have only just identified the school fields as the preferred site. In the New Year we expect to have a consultation about some feasibility works which have been carried out. I would expect the rest of the consultation, design and planning process will take at least a year and the building process will take another year more. We can only hope that the new facility will be as brilliant as the posters claim
What have local Councillors done?
The Independent Councillors for the Deepings, i.e. Cllr Virginia Moran, Cllr Phil Dilks and myself have all been active in asking questions formally and informally at almost every meeting of Full Council and several times at Cabinet about the existing and proposed facilities for the Deepings.
Personally, I have been interested in the AWP for more than 10 years as my wife and children all used to play hockey on it. More recently, I have been lobbying on behalf of the hockey club, the Deepings Swimming Club and Deepings United FC regarding the high charges and poor condition of the indoor and outdoor facilities. I have organised meetings between representatives of these clubs with relevant SKDC staff (DRUFC were invited but couldn't make the dates).
On the Conservative leaflet for Deepings St James published prior to the election in May, one of the candidates claimed to be "working with SKDC, LCC and other stakeholders towards improving the all-weather sports facilities in Deeping St James". I did ask for specific details at the time but none were forthcoming. Since then, to the best of my knowledge, none of the Conservatives in the Deepings have asked any formal questions about sports facilities in the Deepings.
When all said and done it appears that, until now, the Conservative-run Council have failed to adequate plans for new facilities, failed to maintain the old facilities and failed to work in partnership with other councils and stakeholders to meet the needs of residents and sports team. The Deepings deserves better.
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This is devastating for the Sports teams in Deepings.
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Well this could be interesting, I'm actually going to do a blog about a serious issue that people strive and care about. What inspired me to do this was the revelation that George Lucas was producing a WWII epic called Red Tails. Not a big thing in itself but the big news is that its featuring a major cast of all black actors. The fact that this is still enough to cause controversy is baffling to me, the amount of epics that hollywood pumps out that has all white casts or Will Smith (Arguably the only black guy who had broken through to race neutral where the colour of his skin is irrelevant) in is ridiculous and no one bats an eyelid. We've got a long way to go.
Anyway the main main news on the Red Tails film is that it exposes Hollywood's attitudes towards race, namely that they "wouldn't know how to market a blockbuster with no white leads" which lead to George Lucas having to finance the majority of the film himself. Now of course I could go on a tirade about the institutional racism that is evident from this but its not just them, its us.
As Idris Elba asks "Imagine a film such as Inception with an entire cast of black people – do you think it would be successful?" as this latest revelation shows about Hollywood the answer would be...maybe? But not for the right reasons. The press and the audience would certainly be thinking "Ah this was certainly an incredible film for an all black cast" and not "Ah this film was incredible on its own merit". Whether this is necessarily our fault or the countless years where Hollywood have made "all-black" synonymous with a Gangsta film or a Tyler f***ing Perry film its hard to tell. But as I said before we have a long way to go.
Although its time to flip it a little bit and throw something controversial out there. Quentin Tarantino's Django Unchained. If you haven't heard the basic script slave becomes free, turns into a Bounty Hunter, kills white people who slaved and who have taken his wife. There are going to be two camps in the wait up to this movie. One may say it seems like a flipped "A Birth of A Nation", a KKK financed film from the 1920s where the KKK "heroically" kill African Americans. The other may say that the fact that they are different races doesn't matter, the slave owners were w***ers and a lovely bit of slave revenge should be awesome. Which camp I'm with....I'm unsure, I mean its hard to tell before the film is released. I'm going to have to go more with the second camp and say that this is a part of history and if white people come out and say hey that was a long time ago cant we just forget about it, spare a thought for the Germans. They've had to deal with the Nazi connotation when most of them now weren't even alive in that time.
Also in recent films why do white people have to think of themselves of the "saviours" of down on their luck african americans. See The Blind Side, The Help and The Soloist. They may be "true" films to an extent but I think as racially white people have too high a view of themselves, its such subtle racism and I really dislike it. I'm happy that Django Unchained is going to go against that a bit.
Obviously I haven't fully covered the subject this is just a few opinions I've thrown down onto a page. There is a lot more to deal with on this issue and I've not even scratched the surface so if you want to investigate it there are plenty of people talking about this, some right some wrong. But in my opinion we need to change.


These words by our young writers perfectly describes the last day of the week long 'Writing Through' workshop, a conceptual and critical thinking intervention designed and conducted by our board member Sue Guiney every year at Anjali House. "This is where the first Writing Through workshops were held, and our year always begins with a new workshop with these very special students," adds Sue.
The children use the 'magic pencil' to improve fluency in English, both speaking and writing; to develop capacity for conceptual thought; and to enhance individual self-esteem and the belief that one's thoughts and feelings have value and are worth expressing.
The sun and the wind gently pushed our children on as they recited some these magical poems in front of classmates, parents and teachers on a beautiful day in January, 2019. The good weather, local sweets and Khmer music made the day even more memorable for everyone. The poems were inspired by the 'natural world' and took place in the backdrop of our garden whose upkeep instills a sense of responsibility and teamwork in our children. Sue was supported by Jess Blackledge, Assistant Director, Writing Through and Barbara Rittner, Facilitator to inspire the children to think and collaborate on ideas relating to the 'natural world'. Our programs are deeply rooted in giving back to the environment and with this intervention, they were able to beautifully curate & express stories from their time spent in community service.
We really hope that someday you all can can experience what we hope is a 'better world' for our children, we see them blossoming into beautiful individuals and this journey would not have been possible without your kindness.


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"'Cold Blooded' is rocky and vibrant, with jangly piano and hard guitars and drums. The vocals are raw and raucous, and the whole song is fun, enticing the listener to play it over and over again."
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"Taking a page out of the book of artists such as The Strokes and The Vines, the band could easily fall into the nostalgic garage phase in the best possible way."
"Calling out bands such as Jet, the video brings this brash exclamation of unrequited love (or un-requited interest?) to life in a boozy black-tie party setting that shows the track in a more whimsical light."
"The Future Babes are quickly becoming a household name with their new single and video in tow for "Dazed." Highly influenced by recent-timeless acts such as The Strokes and Franz Ferdinand, the band bring a high energy piece to the masses, as they impress with every note."
"The album boasts 7 tracks that are loaded with an undeniable rock & roll sound and laced with euphoria. Watch out for this band in the future, because if this is where they start, who knows where they will end."
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Basically I want to do what the tidyverse package does (loading all the core tidyverse packages for use in the global env).  I've looked through the tidyverse code, and I cannot find the line that does the actual loading - all the functions appear to be either cosmetic (the awesome, colorful startup messages) or utilties.  The .onAttach seems like where it would be, but nothing there appears to actually attach the other packages.
If there is a simpler way than how tidyverse does it, that's great, but I'm also curious about that method.

A: .onAttach calls tidyverse_attach() (https://github.com/tidyverse/tidyverse/blob/master/R/zzz.R#L7), which loads packages using library (https://github.com/tidyverse/tidyverse/blob/master/R/attach.R#L37-L39).

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Health risks of chemicals in consumer products: A review.
Li, Dingsheng;
Suh, Sangwon
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2018.12.033
Increasingly diverse chemicals are used in consumer products, while our understanding of their exposure pathways and associated human health risks still lags behind. This paper aims to identify the dominant patterns of exposure pathways and associated health risks of chemicals used in consumer products reported in the peer-reviewed literature. We analyzed 342 articles covering 202 unique chemicals, and distilled the information on the functional uses, product applications, exposure routes, exposure pathways, toxicity endpoints and their combinations. We found that the volume of the literature addressing human health risks of chemicals in consumer products is increasing. Among others, phthalates, bisphenol-A, and polybrominated diphenyl ethers were the most frequently discussed chemical groups in the literature reviewed. Emerged from our review were a number of frequently reported functional use/product application combinations, including plasticizers, polymers/monomers, and flame retardants used in food contact products, personal care products, cosmetics, furniture, flooring, and electronics. We also observed a strong tendency that the number of publications on a chemical surges following major regulatory changes or exposure incidents associated with the chemical. We highlight the need to develop the capacity and the mechanism through which human health risks of chemicals in consumer products can be identified prior to their releases.
Health risks of chemicals in consumer products: A review


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What animal species live in the open oceans around the world? At what depth do they live? How many animals are there? Scientists use many tools to try to answer these questions. We can tow large nets and see what species of fishes, squids, and crustaceans are caught, send robotic vehicles into the ocean to record videos and images of the creatures living there, and use sonar systems on ships to 'listen' for the echoes of animals deep in the waters below. These methods have all provided valuable information about open-ocean habitats across the globe, and they all point to a similar fact: there are A LOT of animals swimming around in the ocean's midwaters, and they play a significant role in supporting these ecosystems.
As discovered by shipboard sonar systems 80 years ago, small animals form massive aggregations (called 'scattering layers') at midwater depths in the ocean during the day and migrate to the surface at night to feed. However, not all animals migrate, and the depths of these layers can change quite a bit across space and time. Studying the movement patterns and depths of scattering layers helps researchers understand how different open-ocean ecosystems function as a whole, and how important these animals are to marine food webs and transporting carbon from the sea surface, where they eat, to the deep ocean, where they defecate and die. But, at the moment it's not entirely clear how the behavior of midwater populations might change in response to extensive human activities on the high seas….
Small animals, mostly fishes, squids, and crustaceans, form massive aggregations called 'scattering layers' at midwater depths in the ocean during the day and migrate to the surface at night to feed. The layers can be detected by shipboard sonar systems as they scatter sound waves, which is how they got their name. Image: Pearson Prentice Hall
One of these activities is deep-sea manganese nodule mining, which could begin as early as 2022 in the Clarion-Clipperton Fracture Zone (CCZ)—a 2-million square mile area in the eastern Central Pacific Ocean. Mine tailings and sediment released into midwaters will generate sediment plumes that could extend up to 125 miles away from each mining site, affecting midwater animals (possibly for years) as particles slowly settle back to the seafloor.
The CCZ is a large ocean region in the international waters between Hawai`i and Mexico. It spans the width of the continental U.S. and is the target of deep-sea mining operations by many countries. Mining regulations and claim area designations are governed by the International Seabed Authority (ISA). Image: Wedding, et al.
So, monitoring these future impacts requires a strong understanding of the natural conditions across the region's midwaters. This is where fisheries sonar systems come in handy. In an effort to begin studying these habitats, I was recently awarded a research grant (valued at $1 million in remote research time) by the company Saildrone to collect information about scattering layer communities and their depths and behaviors in the western CCZ before mining occurs.
This diagram shows the setup of a standard seafloor mining operation and highlights the midwater sediment plumes expected from mine tailing discharges. Image: Lee, et al.
What is a Saildrone? It is an unmanned surface vehicle that looks something like a large orange surfboard with a hard carbon-fiber sail, which is powered by wind and solar energy and equipped with a variety of oceanographic sensors. The drones are remotely operated through satellite communication and can spend up to 12 months at sea.
We launched Saildrone 1043 on November 1st, 2019, from Honolulu Harbor, sending it on its way to the western end of the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ) to collect information about scattering layer depths and behaviors in the western CCZ before mining occurs. Photos: Jessie Perelman
Unfortunately, there is currently no system in place for water column monitoring in this remote area of the Central Pacific, for instance, to assess large-scale changes in scattering layers as indicators of environmental distress. So this project, called 'Building Midwater Baselines,' uses the Saildrone's fisheries echo sounder (sonar) to build a record of scattering layers, these aggregations of ocean animals, in the western CCZ alongside oceanographic conditions in real-time.
Unmanned surface vehicle could revolutionize adaptive environmental management for mining operations, and real-time monitoring within mining areas would provide a convenient solution to this enormous task.
At the end of the day, I hope this project and its outcomes will highlight just how effective ocean-observing tools like unmanned surface vehicles can be for deep-sea mining operations, as well as the value of protecting midwater ecosystems from mining's potentially harmful influences.
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Mahalo, Jessie. Your work is vital and this piece informative. I look forward to learning more.
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@L1AD the first YC demo day I attended in Boston summer 2007 was ~20 companies. @danielha launched @disqus on the AVC blog.
It was the summer of 2007 and back then YC would do a summer session in Boston and a winter session in the Bay Area. Paul Graham eventually moved himself and YC to the Bay Area and the summers in Boston ended. I agree with my partner Andy that those early demo days in Boston were something special.
So a few days before demo day, Paul Graham emailed me and told me that a YC team wanted to launch its new product on AVC at demo day. He explained it was a new modern comment system that was better than the ones that came with WordPress and Typepad (which was where AVC was hosted back then). I was intrigued as I really hated the Typepad comment system. But I did not want to do any work to add a new comment system to AVC. Paul suggested I give him the login credentials to my blog CMS and he would give them to the founders. I agreed and over a few days, Daniel Ha and Jason Yan, the two founders of Disqus, put their comment system onto AVC. They left all of the old comments in Typepad and set up Disqus to power the comments on the new blog posts.
I showed up at Demo Day excited to see all of the companies (19 that day) present. When it came time for Disqus to present Daniel got up on stage, explained that the current comment systems were terrible, and that they had built a better one. Then he pointed the browser on the presentation computer to AVC, scrolled down to leave a comment, and there was Disqus running at the bottom of the post. He showed how easy it was to login, post a comment, and how it rendered nicely in line with the post. It was slick and I was impressed.
After the presentations, the investors would mingle with the founders. Paul and Jessica put out a super nice cheese and cured meat spread. I went up to Daniel and told him that I really liked his presentation. He thanked me and asked me if I would keep Disqus on AVC. I can't remember if it was even called Disqus back then. But anyway, I told him that if he and Jason could build me one feature quickly, I would keep Disqus on AVC.
Here's that feature request. The Typepad comment system would email me every time someone posted a comment on AVC. But I would have to go to AVC to reply. It was clunky and I hated it. So my feature request was "send me the comment notification emails with the ability to reply right in my email" (on my Blackberry at the time). Daniel said they would look into it.
I think Demo Day was on a Thursday. The following Monday, I got an email from Daniel saying that they had launched my requested feature over the weekend. So I tested the feature and it worked exactly as I had imagined it.
I had been making this feature request of Typepad for some time and they had not been able to get to it. I totally understand that a big company with a long roadmap is different than two founders with a brand new product. But the fact that Daniel and Jason had built it and shipped it over the weekend impressed me.
Disqus has been running on AVC ever since and I still love the product and the founders.
But I did not think about investing in Disqus at the time. I thought it was a utility that could be replaced by an even better comment system that would come along some day. In January of 2008, I caught up with Daniel in San Francisco and he explained that Disqus was running on tens of thousands of blogs and everyone who commented on the AVC blog with a Disqus profile could also comment on those blogs with the same profile. Then it dawned on me that Disqus was a network, not a utility. USV invested something like $300k in a seed round a month or so later and we have been investors in Disqus ever since.
To me, this is the quintessential YC story. Two "hackers" built something that the market needed over the course of a month or two during a summer in Boston (they were based in SF), demoed it to a bunch of investors, hooked one of them with the slick presentation, and eventually got the VC to invest in their company. But the part I love the most about this story is the feature request that they implemented over the weekend. That feature turned out to be highly viral because anyone who left a comment on any Disqus powered blog would get an email when anyone replied to their comment (and still do). That brought people back and the conversations flowed much better on Disqus powered blogs than on the incumbents' comment systems. That is the power of listening to your customers. And the power of turning a customer into an investor.


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Justin Paul Joins "American Housewife"
"American Housewife" — the ABC comedy in which Katy Mixon raises her "flawed" family as the supposedly 2nd fattest housewife in Westport — has been renewed for a 4th season.
That's the semi-good news.
The really good news is that the season 3 finale — at 8 p.m. on May 21, mark it down! — will include an original song by Justin Paul.
The Staples High School Class of 2002 graduate has already won a Grammy, Oscar and Tony, for his work with writing partner Benj Pasek on "Dear Evan Hansen" and "La La Land."
Executive producer Kenny Schwartz — another Staples grad — occasionally slips Westport references into "Housewife." (The Black Duck was called, I think, the White Mallard.)
No word on whether Justin will do the same, for his season-finale song.
(Hat tip: Jeff Mitchell)
Justin Paul, perhaps watching "American Housewife." (Photo/Dan Woog)
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"American Housewife": No Laughing Matter
Residents of Norwalk complained to executives in New York about a show set in Westport, and filmed in Los Angeles.
The pressure worked.
Norwalkers were fed up with their city's portrayal on "American Housewife" — a show set here, originally and far more grossly titled "The 2nd Fattest Housewife in Westport."
Does this dress make me look fat? Or just offensive?
A Halloween episode last month showed someone dressed up as a pregnant "Norwalk prom girl." Other references — including one about a Westport family's discomfort at using a Norwalk swimming pool — also portrayed our next-door neighbor in racially, ethnically and economically divisive ways.
A petition calling on ABC and Disney — its parent company — to stop insulting Norwalk was signed by over 400 Norwalkers. Another 150 signers live outside the city. Many people added comments, expressing pride in Norwalk.
In news reports on the controversy, State Senator Majority Leader Bob Duff — of Norwalk — said the show mocked children, and made light of the fact that "we are a city rich in diversity that I view as a strength, not a weakness."
Norwalk mayor Harry Rilling and school superintendent Steven J. Adamowski joined in the criticism.
Late yesterday, the bullies backed down.
The show's producers said: "As a comedy, 'American Housewife' isn't intended to offend anyone. We've heard the concerns of the people of Norwalk and have made the decision to omit any mentions of the city from future episodes."
That's a weak, weasely non-apology.
Too bad they didn't go one step further, and omit both Norwalk and Westport from the airwaves altogether.
(Click here for the online petition. Click here for a full list of insults to Norwalk. Hat tip: Beth Cody)
Norwalk, Connecticut – home to the Oyster Festival, SoNo, Maritime Aquarium, great shopping and restaurants, thriving diversity, strong schools, beautiful parks and beaches, wonderful people, and much more.
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Westport "Housewife" TV Show Debuts Tuesday
She's not a "disgusting, piggy" former Miss Universe.
She's not a 400-pound computer hacker.
She's not even the "Second Fattest Housewife in Westport" anymore.
But she still lives here.
ABC-TV's new show — with the new name "American Housewife" — premieres Tuesday (October 11, 8:30 p.m.).
Here's the promotional blurb:
Katie Otto, a confident, unapologetic wife and mother of 3, raises her flawed family in the wealthy town of Westport, Connecticut, filled with "perfect" mommies and their "perfect" offspring.
Katie's perfectly imperfect world is upended when her neighbor's decision to move notches her up from her ideal social standing and sets her on a path to ensure that doesn't happen, regardless of the consequences.
"Game of Thrones" it ain't.
But feel free to curl up in front of your TV on Tuesday, to see how the rest of America sees Westport.
And don't forget that gallon of ice cream!
(Hat tip: Bart Shuldman)
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No.2187.
The American Ambassador presents his compliments to
His Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for Foreign
Affairs and, under instructions from his Government,has
the honor to give below the details of a flight which
Miss Amelia Earhart proposes to make during the latter
part of February next:
1) Pilot: Miss Amelia Earhart,transport pilot's
license 5716; third class radio operator's
license P-11-17.
2) Navigator: Mr.Harry Manning,private pilot's
license 17063.
3) Type of Plane: Lockheed Electra.
4) Type of motor: Two Pratt and Whitney Wasps,
550 horsepower each.
5) Registration number of Plane: NR-16020.
6) Apparatus carried: Two-way radio for both voice
and code, and two small hand cameras. No firearms
will be carried.
7) Itinerary: San Francisco
China - landing at Nanking and/or
Hong Kong - landing
French Indochina - landing at Hanoi
India -,Provinces of Burma
United Provinces
landing/
The file contains correspondence and notes on the subject of private (or chartered) flights through the Persian Gulf Historically used by the British to refer to the sea area between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Often referred to as The Gulf or the Arabian Gulf. states in special treaty relations with the British Government, these states being: Bahrain, Kuwait (also spelt Koweit), Muscat (Oman), and Sharjah. Prior to 1946, the correspondence is concerned with the British policy of maintaining a strict prohibition on flights by private aviators and on chartered flights by airlines. From 1946 onwards, the correspondence is more concerned with facilitating private and chartered flights through the aforementioned states; British restrictions on private aviation had to be lifted once Britain became a signatory of the Chicago Convention (1944).
Specific measures covered in the file include: British efforts to convince the rulers of Bahrain, Kuwait, and Muscat, to delegate to them the authority to refuse private aviators access to these territories; a subsequent effort to obtain, from the Shaikh of Bahrain, permission to grant access to Bahrain to private flights; and measures taken to notify aviators of the restrictions in place (prior to 1946) on private flights through the Arabian Coast Route.
Another topic covered in the file is the introduction of sanctions for breaches of the Air Navigation Regulations for Bahrain, Kuwait, and Muscat. The sanctions were specifically aimed at deterring private aviators from using the Arabian Coast Air Route without prior authorisation. The file therefore includes copies of draft notices of the introduction of King's Regulations in 1936 under the Kuwait Order in Council A regulation issued by the sovereign of Great Britain on the advice of the Privy Council (in modern practice, upon the advice of government ministers). (folio 374, final edition on folio 364), the Bahrain Order in Council A regulation issued by the sovereign of Great Britain on the advice of the Privy Council (in modern practice, upon the advice of government ministers). (folio 375), and the Muscat Order in Council A regulation issued by the sovereign of Great Britain on the advice of the Privy Council (in modern practice, upon the advice of government ministers). (folio 376). It also includes a draft notification of regulations to be introduced by the Sultan of Muscat and Oman (folio 373).
Copies of a number of orders in council have been included in the file:
The Kuwait Order in Council A regulation issued by the sovereign of Great Britain on the advice of the Privy Council (in modern practice, upon the advice of government ministers). (1935): see folios 399-414
The Bahrain Order in Council A regulation issued by the sovereign of Great Britain on the advice of the Privy Council (in modern practice, upon the advice of government ministers). (1913): see folios 415-427
The Muscat Order in Council A regulation issued by the sovereign of Great Britain on the advice of the Privy Council (in modern practice, upon the advice of government ministers). (1915): see folios 428-441
The details of a number of flights, or proposed flights, made by private aviators are recorded within the file, either as a result of an unauthorised landing or a proposal to fly through Arabia. This includes the following: the landing of Maurice Wilson at Bahrain in 1933, the landing of Mr de Montaigu at Bahrain in 1934, the landing of Francis William Rickett at Sharjah in 1937, a proposed round the world flight by Amelia Earhart in 1937, and a proposed circular flight round the Persian Gulf Historically used by the British to refer to the sea area between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Often referred to as The Gulf or the Arabian Gulf. by Hassan Anis Pasha in 1938. From 1946 references to private flights become much more common, and the details supplied much more brief. However, basic itineraries of proposed flights (including details such as dates, times, and stopping points) can still be found within the file.
The French language content of the file consists of a small amount of correspondence received from the French Embassy in London, and a single letter from the Belgian Embassy, also in London.
The main correspondents in the file are as follows: the Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. in the Persian Gulf Historically used by the British to refer to the sea area between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Often referred to as The Gulf or the Arabian Gulf. , the Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. at Bahrain, the Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. at Kuwait, and the Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. and Consul at Muscat. There is also correspondence with officials of the following departments: the Air Ministry, the Foreign Office, the India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. (the Commonwealth Relations Office from August 1947), the Foreign and Political Department of the Government of India (External Affairs Department from 1937), and the Ministry of Civil Aviation. It also includes correspondence with British representatives from around the world, a few letters from various oil companies, and diplomatic representations from Belgium, France, the Netherlands, and the United States.
There is no correspondence in the file for the years 1939-45.
The file includes a divider which gives a list of correspondence references contained in the file by year. This is placed at the back of the correspondence.
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On December 3, the Rudin Center held an event on "Re-Programming Mobility: What Do Smart Phones and Self-Driving Cars Mean for Future Cities?" which explored four forecasts of mobility, land use and transportation planning in U.S.
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It's not often that I respond to these info things, but since the Schnitzel gave me this one, I couldn't resist.
1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? I have to say that I go bags on occasion, because I am a horrible wrapper, but I do prefer the paper.
2. Real tree or artificial? Real tree fo sho! My brother & I used to sleep under the tree pretty much all of December! I just love the smell!
3. When do you put up your tree? We gave it a shot this week, but we're missing the base (I am sad to say it is artificial). In future, I'll get in early!
4. When do you take the tree down? If it's real, then make it last. If it is a fakie, then as soon as you can be bothered packing up the decorations.
6. Favourite gift received as a child? Gosh, I don't know. The boardgame "Cricket" was pretty fun. I don't remember too many of my childhood gifts.
7. Do you have a Nativity scene? Nup.
8. Hardest person to buy for? My parents. They seem pretty well set up.
9. Easiest person to buy for? I don't know. I think everyone is a challenge. But when you see the perfect gift, you see the perfect gift!
10. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? I remember receiving a pen that looked like it might have been given as a cheap promotional freeby to the person who gave it to me.
11. Mail or email Christmas cards? I'm about personal contact. Cards are nice, but I never get around to them.
13. When do you start shopping for Christmas?We knocked off most of our shopping in November, but I am still doing little bits & pieces now!
14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? Nah. I think I would worry too much about being caught.
15. Favorite things to eat at Christmas? Gosh, everything is good at our house!
16. Clear lights or colored on the tree? Coloured, pulsing..
18. Travel at Christmas or stay home? I'll be heading to my parents place, but I'll get there on the night of the 23rd.
19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer? I I could start with Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Comet, vixen, & Rudolph, but I suspect I'd end up naming the dwarves from the Hobbit instead.
20. Angel on the tree top or a star? Whatever's there. I got given some lovely ornaments from a family at Church. I can't remember which they gave me, but I do remember it was cool. I'll use what they gave me!
21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? Morning, for the family, then around lunch for everyone else.
22. Most annoying thing about this time of year? I guess the fact that people like to attach a big myth/lie to the most important of truths. Surely it can only serve to cheapen the meaning of Christmas.
23. What is the "corniest" family tradition you do, or miss doing? For years my Aunt and I would mock-fight over our shared-favourite Chocolate from the box of "Quality Street" chocs that my Grandma would always bring.
24. Ugliest Christmas Decoration ever invented?Snow in a can. I ruined a lovely smelling Christmas tree one year, but essentially spray-painting it.
25. Which looks the best, theme trees or homey trees? What the hecki?
26. What does Christmas mean to you? An all-powerful God humbling himself to save a sinful people.
I don't suppose Chels, J-Moff, and my big sister Amy want to be "Dobbed in"?


This workshop will act as an introduction to getting started in self-publishing from production to distribution, including practical tips on printing and binding processes and facilities, useful resources, fundraising and ways to connect with audiences. Using the print on demand model of Publication Studio as a way to look at sustainable DIY publishing that incorporates readily-available digital technologies with affordable handmade elements.
Followed by a group crit session where participants can share and gain feedback on their own publishing projects at any stage — from initial idea to a work in progress.


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Full of zeal and fervor.
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Ex: Mr Berman, who is a very personable and enthusiastic librarian, certainly comes across.
* be enthusiastic about = entusiasmarse por, ser partidario de.
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Iron don't sound so enthusiastic!, tu pourrais te montrer un peu plus enthousiaste!
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