In September of last year, Arnold Palmer was at Bay Hill to help re-open the club that has been part of his life for four-plus decades after its significant summer renovation. The greens have been re-graded and now feature new Emerald Bermudagrass, and the bunkering around the nearly 7,400-yard layout has been redone and altered dramatically. Mainly, whereas the old Bay Hill was known for lots of subtle, hidden bunkering, the renovation brings the new bunkering front and center before the golfer. It's sure to get the pros' attention.
Palmer and the folks at Bay Hill have undergone a philosophical change when it comes to the tournament as well. Mainly, let the players shoot what they're going to shoot in relation to par. In the past, the fourth and 16th holes, which play as par 5s for members, have been transformed into somewhat awkward par 4s during tournament week, making Bay Hill a par 70.
Thus, when Tiger Woods made a dramatic, curling birdie putt at 18 to capture his sixth Bay Hill title last March and shoot 275, he was listed at only 5 under.
The change at 16 had been somewhat controversial, altering a hole where players once could move up the leaderboard on Sundays with eagles and birdies. Some of the biggest moments in the tournament's history happened there.
Roughs around the greens have been cut to shorter lengths, allowing more chipping (and possibly putting) options for players, and the new greens feature not only many more possible hole locations, but many more runoff areas. One other significant change could come at the 425-yard, dogleg-right 15th hole, where players could possibly tee off from the 11th tee, across Bay Hill Boulevard. With the new tee, the hole would play at roughly 460 yards and bring reshaped fairway bunkers more into play.
Greens -- Every green has been redesigned and rebuilt except for No. 18, which was just rebuilt. Slopes were flattened out around the edges to make all corners available for hole locations, which was not an option in the past.
Bunkers -- Fairway and greenside bunkers were all redesigned and relocated closer to the greens or fairways to be more of a strategic figure than in the past. Forward edges have also been lowered so that players will be able to see the bunkers better. New hole locations will bring greenside bunkers more into play.
Tees -- All the tees have been redone. The main changes in regards to positioning include the No. 2 tee being moved about 8-9 yards to the right, the No. 4 tee pushed farther back as the hole will now play as a par-5, and the opportunity to play a new tee across the road on No. 15.
Pond Banks -- The pond banks at No. 3 and No. 6 were excavated and the mucky material was replaced to create a firmer stance. The pond bank on No. 6 was enlarged by 8-10 yards and the grass bank was beefed up to be approximately 1-2 feet above the water. The fairway line did not change but whereas there was approximately 40-50 feet of rough on the right-hand side, there is now approximately 10-12 feet of rough.


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Erik Nitsche's Modernist Vision
One of many highlights in our March 1 sale of Vintage Posters is a run of posters designed by Erik Nitsche in a series of campaigns for General Dynamics. Nitsche's design paved the way towards Modernism and away from overtly literal advertising campaigns. The 19 posters — the largest selection to be offered in a single auction — form part of the Gail Chisholm Collection.
Lot 122: Erik Nitsche, General Dynamics / Atoms for Peace, 1955.
Estimate $1,500 to $2,000.
Erik Nitsche was a Swiss native who worked in Germany and Paris before moving to the United States in 1934. He was one of many young European immigrants who changed the face of American graphic design, and is best remembered for his series of 29 posters for General Dynamics, where he served as Art Director between 1955 and 1960. His first series, Atoms for Peace, consisted of six posters designed for the General Dynamics exhibition at the International Conference on the Peaceful Uses of Atomic Energy in Geneva in 1955. These images rank among the most impressive corporate identity campaigns of the twentieth century. The campaign issued posters in English, French, German, Hindi, Japanese and Russian — according to Steven Heller at Typotheque, "those nations where atomic energy was being used for peaceful purposes." Nitsche was charged with elevating "the stature of General Dynamics among other huge American technology firms in attendance, including General Electric, Union Carbide, and Westinghouse."
Lot 119: Erik Nitsche, General Dynamics / Electrodynamics, Sanskrit, from Atoms for Peace, 1955. Estimate $700 to $1,000.
As the conference was focusing on peaceful uses of atomic energy, so too did General Dynamics's posters. Due to pressing national security issues, General Dynamics could not allow any of their products to projects to be depicted on a poster. Thus, Nitsche had to express the corporate mission through allegorical means, using design to convey speed, growth and forward impulsion. He found inspiration in scientific imagery, focusing largely on color gradients and geometric forms to convey these abstract concepts. According to the Cooper Hewitt, Atoms for Peace "melds influences from modernist art with scientific imagery to evoke a dynamic, innovative, and peaceful future."
Lot 117: Erik Nitsche, General Dynamics / Hydrodynamics, French, from Atoms for Peace, 1955. Estimate $2,500 to $3,500.
Perhaps the most famous image in the series depicts the USS Nautilus, one of the U.S.'s first nuclear-powered submarines. From Typotheque: "It was an indelible logo in its day. Set against a gradated gray background, the shell was a virtual cornucopia of progress. The submarine was not seen as a killing machine, but rather the offspring of progress poised to help the world." It should be noted that the ongoing project to construct the Nautilus was so top-secret that Nitsche was only provided a basic idea of what the submarine would ultimately look like.
Lot 118: Erik Nitsche, General Dynamics / Astrodynamics, Russian, from Atoms for Peace, 1955. Estimate $1,500 to $2,000.
Here's Steven Heller again from Typotheque: "The first series of six posters established a tone for all future General Dynamics graphics, as well as a paradigm, of sorts, for how the marriage of science and engineering would be visualized by kindred companies. Indeed Nitsche's brand of artful futurism was copied by many others at the time and might be seen today as representative of the so-called 'Atomic Style' that emerged in the mid- to late-1950s." The selection in the March 1 auction features all six of the original Atoms for Peace series from 1955, and 13 from various other campaigns, including the second Atoms for Peace series in 1956 and the Exploring the Universe series of 1958.
Lot 124: Erik Nitsche, General Dynamics / Basic Forces, 1956.
Heller continues, "General Dynamics was incorporated in 1953 as the parent for ten different manufacturing firms (among them, Electric Boat, Canadair Limited, Electro Dynamic, General Atomic, Convair, and Stromberg-Carlson) which at that time were administering to the defense needs of the United States. Its products ranged from atomic powered submarines to electric motors for destroyers, to the B-58 supersonic jet bomber and the commercial 880 jet transport. The company was also working in the areas of electronics, astronautics, aero- and hydrodynamics, and nuclear physics."
Lot 126: Erik Nitsche, General Dynamics / Nuclear Fusion, from Exploring the Universe, 1958. Estimate $1,500 to $2,000.
Nitsche's work is recognizable for its uncluttered minimalism and tasteful use of text as a design element. The forms, according to Jesus Diaz of Co.Design, "transcend their symbolism to become almost purely abstract."
Lot 129: Erik Nitsche, General Dynamics / Undersea Frontiers / Electric Boat, circa 1960. Estimate $1,500 to $2,000.
In accordance with Gail's wishes, proceeds from the sale of these posters will benefit one of her favorite non-profit organizations, Planned Parenthood of New York City. Browse the full catalogue.
Author: Swann News
Category: Vintage Posters
International Conference on the Peaceful Uses of Atomic Energy
Notes from the Catalogue
Typotheque
Union Carbide
Gail Chisholm: A Life in Posters
The Earliest French Erotica
December 12, 2013 Mihaly Biro: Hungarian Poster Artist
May 11, 2016 Notes From the Catalogue: Roy Lichtenstein's "Sunrise"
October 21, 2016 California Dreaming? Travel Posters Can Take You There

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.40 S&W Still Rocks: Everyday Carry Pocket Dump of the Day
by Kat Ainsworth |
We see a lot of GLOCKs used for EDC but not many GLOCK 23s. The G23 is chambered in .40 S&W and has a 13 +1 capacity and remains concealable. Some may think .40 S&W is a dying cartridge, but it still has its followers – and it's still a good cartridge.
Argue as much as you like, but the .40 S&W does have a ballistic edge over 9mm. Is it as broad a gap as, say, 9mm versus 10mm? No, but it still exists.
only 9mm snobs with there weak hands consider the .40 snappy.
Jeremy D. says:
*their
RA-15 says:
Been there lmao !!
Bearpaw says:
The Glock rocks. The .40, not so much.
B.D. says:
yawn. ¯|_(ツ)_/¯
.357 SIG, tho.
Danny Mann says:
Just got up, drinking my first cup, first read of the day. Almost spewed and choked, I was laughing so hard! Best comment I've heard in a while! I'm gonna steal, if you don't mind. It's amazing the thought processes possessed by like minded people you don't even know! Started MY day off with a (.40) bang!!⛾💥
Mike Buley says:
I sometimes carry my Glock 23. I like the .40. I like 13 + 1. I had a Shield .40, traded it for the Glock for the extra 6 or 7 rounds.
Tony M says:
I've carried the 22 & 23 as EDC, with no reservations. They both hold 13 or more rounds & I don't have to question the 40 S&W stopping power. Now & then, I'll rotate them with the XD-40. If you can handle a 40 , give it a try.
Michael in AK says:
9mm…designed by a country that has lost 2 world wars…enough said.
OH sure. Just throw that cup of gas on the fire.
O'ahu Sheer says:
Hmmm, Michael in AK…but it took almost every other developed country in the world, together, to stop them.
FWIW, I carry a 23 for EDC. Love it.
daveinwyo says:
Also 9mm can be found any/every where; gas station, hard ware, police station, and from the bad guy maybe. Also almost any where in the world. Shot .44 and .45. Maybe find someone w/a .40 and try it? BTW how you doin' Tom in ore.
Gee I can handle 40 even being 64. Still got some powerlifting muscle too…got some 40 ammo left over from a Taurus 140 I sold. And I'd get a Glock 22/23 po-leece trade in a heartbeat…
.40 FTW
Timothy V Noecker says:
"Only 9mm snobs with there weak hands consider the .40 snappy"
I've Fired Both, was issued S&W M&P .40 For Duty as a State Correctional Officer and I own 2 9mm, a S&W Shield 2.0 and a Springfield Armory XD(M) 3.8, I prefer the 9mm for 2 reasons – They generally holds more capacity vs. the .40 and I don't have to worry about feeding the wrong ammo into my pistols since they are both the same caliber…
p.s. I didn't think/feel that the .40 is too "snappy"…
And 9mm is cheaper. A big consideration if you pay for your own ammo.
Evey259 says:
So are we getting rid of the daily digest, or what happened?
Love .40. This pistol has been on my list for awhile.
I just got a Commander size 1911 in 40. I still like it, No snappiness in a 32 oz gun.
el Possum Guapo Standartenfuher " they think we're making pizza's Oberst von Burn says:
Someone should do a test on the wrist straps these guys are using for their pocket watches. Two articles without a pocket watch complete with wrist straps for attaching to your wrist. Evidently the straps are failing
MLee says:
Not being baited into a .40 vs 9mm debate……again and again and again rinse repeat.
John in AK says:
There is no debate, Sir. It is Generally Regarded As Fact (GRAF for short) that 9mm Parabellum is the equivalent of 6.5mm Creedmoor.
Observe: They both have a small number, followed by 'mm.' They both have a catchy name understood only by those on the 'Inside.' They are both alleged to be the Greatest Thing Since Sliced Bread and Ultra Modern, although one dates to 1908 and the other to 1896 when the Swedes designed it (they just called it something else, which makes the NEW one completely different).
No, there's no argument. A cartridge firing a smaller-diameter bullet of lighter weight with less energy is CLEARLY better than. . . well, you know.
Because 'snappy,' apparently.
Ohhhhhhh. And here I thought it was because of all the "folks" with their pants sagging down below their ass packing "9s"
I'm waiting for the FBI to get in another shootout and suddenly decide they made a mistake in switching back to 9mm.
Suddenly all the "9s are it!" folks will be on the ground praying and chanting about the virtues of the .40 and how they were onboard with the .40 the whole time….REALLY!
10mm is the new trend now, although it is not a new round either. Personally, 9mm, .357mag, .40sw, .45acp, and 10mm, I am good with all of them. 9mm is cheaper for range time. They'll all get the job done for what a handgun is designed for, assuming the shooter does his/her part. I have shot the G23 and the difference in felt recoil vs a G19 or 17 was not obvious from my experience. I have also seen people at the range who had zero consistency in their shot placements with a bigger caliber, maybe more time with a 9mm or .38sp would help them. If the 10mm keeps growing in popularity, expect to see more of those. Oh well if I can't hit my target maybe it would at least scare the bad guy?
Iron Cat Beast says:
Gotta love the 23. I bought a G32 and a 9mm conversion barrel for mine, so it's practically three guns in one. Was my only Glock for years, until a friend gave me an excellent deal on his 43.
Geoff "Mess with the Bull, get the Horns" PR says:
What Hillary said just yesterday in 'USA Today' :
"You cannot be civil with a political party that wants to destroy what you stand for, what you care about," Clinton told CNN's Christiane Amanpour."
I agree, Hillary.
Shall the split of America be peaceable, or like the 'French Revolution', guillotines and all?
It's your call…
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2018/10/09/hillary-clinton-cnn-interview/1578636002/
John Q Public says:
…Guillotines for Term Limits!!! I'm in!
Hillary and guillotine. A match made in heaven.
jwm says:
Snappy? Try an airweight j frame with +p loads. That's snappy.
Caliber wars are absolute nonsense. 9mm. 10mm. 11mm. You do the math. It ain't worth arguing about.
11mm would be .44 Magnum. Just a li'l snappy with concealable grips and a snubby barrel…
My bad. I was working from memory. 11.43mm(.45 acp) is what I was going for.
The size of the wound channel is proportional to pi-r-squared. 9/10/11mm would be proportional to 81/100/121, respectively. Creating a larger wound channel is more likely to end the threat by nicking something vital.
Cheaper Than Dirt has extensive ballistic-gel tests on their site. The heavier calibers create larger wound channels.
I thought Paul Harrell on YouTube ended the .40 vs. 9mm debate, forever.
Cloudbuster says:
Whenever I see someone claiming to carry two spare double-stack mags, I always wonder a few things "How big are these guys?" "How often do they carry, really?" "What profession are they in that allows them to regularly wear something baggy enough to conceal all that, even in the summer?
Bitter says:
I often carry two Glock 19 mags with nothing more than a button down shirt for concealment, I carry them weak side with Glock brand mag holsters that I found in a bargain bin at lgs.
Tucked or untucked button-down shirt? I find iwb holsters and mag carriers just too uncomfortable to have digging into my waist 12-14 hours a day every day. More power to guys that can do it.
If I'm going to carry a double-stack gun and mag, I want them to be OWB, so typically at least a light jacket. That's why I usually stick with with either an LCR or a small caliber single-stack for carry in warmer weather.
Tim U says:
.40 is fine. If you have a .40, good for you. I have some .40 as well, and I sometimes carry one.
But 9mm capacity trumps any edge .40 may have for me. The slight edge isn't worth the noticeably diminished capacity.
IMnotDead says:
OMG people, enough with this cartridge is dead and that cartridge is dead, sooner or later we're all going to be dead so it doesn't matter. And as long as there is reloading, nothing will ever be dead.
Ever notice that .40S&W is nearly ALWAYS on the shelf at Walmart? Good thing to remember when the next ammo shortage hits.
IAmNotTheHulk says:
Glock30S with a 21 mag holds 13+1, AND it kills your soul.
raptor jesus says:
and pinches the hell out of your pinky every time you fire it.
Craig in IA says:
I still have about 2000 bullets and a 5 gallon bucket of of 40 cal brass so I won't be dumping any of my ,40 S&Ws anytime soon. I'll occasionally carry my .40 Shield and once in a while my old Detonics .45 as well though EDC for the past 2 years has been a Glock 43 because I shoot it a lot to stay in touch with it. As for "dying" cartridges- Hell, shooting is also fun, and don't forget it. I may not have much use for my .458 Win Mag, my .375 H&H or my old Savage 99 in .300 Savage with all the other choices I have in my safes but they're still affective rounds/firearms, they go bang and they'd sure as hell hurt whatever got touched by them. Plus I have a lot of ammo to shoot through them…
Have fun with your guns- shoot them. Quit talking about them.
Shoot them and talk about them. That .300 savage for instance……..
I have a police G22 – heavier and not too "snappy". My EDC is a G27. If the situation requires more than 10 rounds, perhaps one should consider more range time.
Gun control is a firm grip, good sight picture, and a smooth trigger pull.
The .40 cal. vs. 9mm controversy is over!
Tests have proven beyond a doubt that 9×19 is the perfect cartridge for the elderly, the infirm and cops who need ten mag dumps to put a single round into a target the size of a rhinoceros.
It's a scientific fact!
George from Alaska says:
I pick brass at our local range after I'm through shooting. Even on days when I'm not shooting a .40 I find almost as much .40 brass as I do 9mm, on some days I find even more.
I have a P226 in 40 and it shoots like my MK25, I guess because of the weight.
I also am grateful to have found a Sig P220 in 10mm. Its heavier than a regular Sig because the lower is all steel, not aluminum. It shoots steel like a dream because there is very little movement of the gun in your hand. Don't shoot my Glock 40 much anymore as it does the muzzle flip thing, and like all Glocks it feels like holding a 2×4 to me… I shoot them well but I really don't like the way they feel and point.
Jean-Claude says:
These are strange times. There are tons of great deals on .40 S&W pistols right now. There are so many police turn ins on the market that a top quality handgun can be had for $400—like SIGs and Glocks. I've seen HKs at that price point occasionally.
But the ammo is more expensive. I like to shoot a lot, and I shoot what I carry. I carry a 9mm because I can afford to run 400 rounds a month through it, and I keep my skills up.
If I bought a .40 to carry, I'd be spending more money to shoot, and that eventually negates the savings on the handgun.
That's why I don't have a .357 carry revolver, just a 4″ 686. If I carried a .357 snubby, I'd have to shoot alot. That's expensive. And painful. Kind of like shooting a small .40.
Juanrudy Verdin says:
i jave nothing agai st as 40 S&W if hadto puck betwer the 9mm or 40,i would puck the .40 hands down but i like my 10.. i 20sf and 29 more


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Serena Williams will always be an icon and a champion, but her outburst had nothing to do with sexism
By Sumayia Asif Published: September 13, 2018
Serena Williams shouts at chair umpire Carlos Ramos during the US Open women's final. PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK
Will you forget it? I think not. After all, the US Open 2018 is not one to forget anytime soon. The tournament was thrilling from the start, with remarkable displays of tennis, alongside upsets and firsts. However, what will remain etched in our collective memories is the women's singles final; a certain Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka, and the chair umpire.
The 20-year-old Osaka – who had never won a grand slam before – was playing with her idol. Williams, on the other hand, is no ordinary idol. The 23-time grand slam champion is an enigma. Not only is she a champion of tennis, she is a champion of hearts – an inspiration for men and women alike. Williams has dominated women's tennis for two decades, and her journey is as impressive as her game. She's become a role model, a trend-setter with a big personality; she has successfully become America's darling.
Thus, if you had to predict a winner before Saturday's final, you would have picked Williams in a second. It was the story we all wanted to witness unfold: a 36-year-old mother of one makes a grand comeback after almost losing her life. Not only that, had Williams won, she would have made history by equalling Margaret Court's 24 grand slam titles.
Naomi Osaka of Japan poses with Serena Williams before their Women's Singles Finals match at the 2018 US Open. Photo: AFP
America was rooting for her. The world was rooting for her. However, as the match commenced, the young, athletic Japanese outshone Williams. Point after point, she brilliantly returned everything shot her way, winning games with her serve and big forehand until she claimed the first set. It was beautiful to watch the novice take on the champion.
Serena Williams during her match against Naomi Osaka in the Women's Singles Final. Photo: Getty
Naomi Osaka competes against Serena Williams during US Open 2018 women's final match on September 8, 2018. Photo: Getty
In the fifth game of the second set, however, things took a dramatic turn. Chair umpire Carlos Ramos issued Williams a code violation after he witnessed coaching. Williams denied the incident, however, her coach admitted otherwise.
Serena Williams argues Saturday with chair umpire Carlos Ramos while playing Naomi Osaka of Japan during their 2018 US Open women's singles final match in New York. Photo: AFP
Williams then demanded an apology from the umpire, insisting she did not take coaching. Her fit of rage did not end there. She was issued a point penalty for racket abuse, and finally a game penalty for calling the referee a liar and a thief.
Serena Williams smashes her racket while playing against Naomi Osaka at the 2018 US Open in New York, Sept. 8, 2018. Photo: AFP
Serena Williams smashes her racket. Photo: AFP
What transpired after that was not pretty. Williams continued arguing with officials, accusing Ramos of sexism and claiming to fight for women's rights. The episode has led to much conjecture and debate. Opinions remain divided and the final almost forgotten, which, by the way, Osaka won.
Serena Williams upset, arguing with chair umpire Carlos Ramos during Women's Final match. Photo: Getty
Serena Williams argues with referee Brian Earley during her Women's Singles final at the 2018 US Open. Photo: AFP
Is there enough evidence to suggest Ramos was sexist? Unfortunately, there isn't. Yes, a game penalty seems harsh, but Ramos was within his jurisdiction in making that call.
The gold-badge umpire is known for being a stickler for the rules. In his three-decade-long career, the Portuguese has had contretemps with the likes of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray, as well as Novak Djokovic, who won the US Open this year. Murray was once issued a warning by Ramos for mumbling "stupid umpiring", whereas Nadal has been issued warnings for slow play as well as coaching. Players have always bemoaned his no-nonsense application of rules; however, he continues to command their respect.
Saturday's episode had nothing to do with race or sexism. It was an unsightly outburst from a powerful tennis icon. It is as Ramos stated,
"It's an unhappy situation but a la carte refereeing doesn't exist."
Ramos is absolutely right in saying that. After all, umpires cannot and should not bend to pressure. Had Williams held her nerves like 20-year-old Osaka did, perhaps this furore could have been avoided altogether.
Serena Williams reacts during her Women's Singles finals match against Naomi Osaka. Photo: Getty
Naomi Osaka poses with the trophy after beating Serena Williams at the US Open final on Sept. 8, 2018. Photo: Getty
Ultimately, Williams will always be an icon and a champion, but despite her insistence, last Saturday was not about sexism. It was an unfair outburst, a disregard for the opponent, a disregard for the referee, and will be remembered as a champion's fall from grace.
Sumayia Asif
The author is a Sub Editor for the sports desk at The Express Tribune. She tweets @SumayiaA (twitter.com/SumayiaA)
http://pixiders.com/ Nadeem Ehsan
I am so sorry but article was not goodRecommend
Some one said a bad looser that sums up.Recommend
I agree with you ….this was a case of hubris run amok.Recommend
"Is there enough evidence to suggest Ramos was sexist? Unfortunately, there isn't."
This is untrue, considering there's past video evidence of him giving a longer leash and leeway to expressive male athletes before resorting to any sort of harsh penalty. A warning is not the same as penalty.
This is like a defense saying a hypothetical white US judge has the same no nonsense rate of incarceration of convicts from different racial backgrounds, while ignoring more jail time for black defendants compared to earlier parole for white defendants. Sure both are penalized and the judge is within his rights, however, it's clear the judgement is not equally applied, regardless if those black defendants deserved it or not when white peers are clearly given a break. This is where the issue is at.
I would also implore the author to re-examine how she views Serena's expression in a societal (US and Pakistani) context too, where you focus on her behavior only negatively and as only as something irrational, without putting weight to the consequences of an umpire's ruling which may not be consistent (this is a common complaint in US team sports, like basketball). It seems rationally reductionist and dismissive, and wouldn't be surprised if this attitude extended towards other historically marginalized or complaining groups for fair treatment.
Is it really 'a fall from grace' for a superstar female athlete without a history to argue like other male contemporaries, or your own hyperbole? Especially when she comforted the young winner after the match and articulated her complaint well that even former tennis and feminist champion Billie Jean apart from other tennis personalities agreed with her assessment?
https://www.vox.com/2018/9/10/17837150/serena-williams-us-open-tennis-2018-sexismRecommend
Article is all about reality, happened on tennis court.
Display of fact in a simple way.Recommend
There seems something very wrong with this umpire Murray in this match. Serena Williams has had a great cool; her outburst have a great meaning.Recommend
Obaid
This is a recurring behavior by Serena. She has even threatened a lines person in the past. Fact of the matter is: She was losing and couldn't handle it. As a female of color, she resorted to using race and gender card to justify her atrocious behavior. She should have been heavily penalized. A paltry sum of $17000 is nothing.
Also, her coach admitted to coaching her, so she had incurred multiple violations. Her attitude explains the self-entitled mindset of privileged women who use feminism as a tool to oppress males.Recommend
"A warning is not the same as penalty." If this had been Serena Williams's first violation in the match, it *would* have been a warning, not a game penalty, not even a point penalty. In previous matches with male players, they received warnings from Ramos because it was their first violation. And they were smart enough to stop there before they were penalized further.
Every player should be aware of (a) who the umpire is, and that umpire's history and (b) how many violations they have racked up in the match. If you already have a warning, then if you smash your racket, you're going to get an automatic point penalty. That's totally under your control. Don't commit a violation, you won't lose a point. If you then go on to call the umpire a thief for the automatic point penalty that would not have been assessed against you if you hadn't smashed your racket, you are then placing yourself in the position of relying on the umpire's mercy not to assess you a game penalty. Unfortunately for Serena Williams, Ramos was not in the mood to take further abuse from her.
The takeaway from this incident should not be that women should be allowed to abuse umpires without consequences. The takeaway from this incident should be that players should learn to control their tempers, or take the consequences.Recommend
Mom2KidsDog
"…. considering there's past video evidence of him giving a longer leash and leeway to expressive male athletes before resorting to any sort of harsh penalty". Evidence, please? The tennis code of conduct requires a warning on 1st violation, a point penalty on 2nd violation and a game penalty on 3rd and subsequent violations. Iff you're saying these men only got warnings, perhaps they weren't on their 3rd violations.Recommend
It's reported in the Guardian and Independent.
Your assumptions can also cut both ways. Perhaps the men never got the extra violations so quickly succession in a high stakes game because they got more leeway, which is not implausible and what tennis analysts found a bit unusual.Recommend
Umpires may also face consequences in being reviewed or criticized having an impact in a high stakes games, that usually does not unravel like this with other umpires Serena has played in front of. No one is making the case for abuse. They are however calling out inconsistency in the tennis world.
Its quite possible Serena was aware of the umpire's history moreso than we acknowledge considering he went after Venus with the same coaching insinuation a couple of years earlier, which she too found demeaning (Nadal has also complained of it and didn't like the insinuation of cheating, though unclear if it was a warning for both). But this is not comforting. If I suspected a referee was prejudiced against me, beforehand, and seemed to be favouring my opponent unreasonably through the game, chances are there's going to be an argument.
Serena Williams is not some privileged uppity masculine angry black woman (a negative stereotype) that goes around accusing every tennis personality for her shortcomings the media seems to portray, which has delved into racial and sexist caricatures of her. She's a long time champion who articulated her complaint post game well.
She could very well be wrong in her case and it could all have been an unfortunate escalation by her, by him or on all sides, and the umpire got a raw deal. But claiming that male athletes generally have less scrutiny, is not something that's unbelievable, and yes can have impact on outcomes, considering the way this game oddly went down where she believes had she been a male athlete, the umpire would have let her expressive outburst slide, which is debatable.
We can dismiss it. But chances are she knows what she's talking about (just like her harrowing experience with blood clots after giving birth, which highlighted disparity of racial treatment in hospitals), especially given the circumstances and got people talking.Recommend
Shamael Fraz
It is people like Serena, who actually sabotage the feminist movement and discredit it.
This was truly the fall of an icon.
Thoroughly enjoyed your unbiased , balanced approach.Recommend
"Abey kaale": It's not only Sarfraz Ahmed
Out with Sarfraz, in with Shoaib
Dear PCB, are Pakistani artists not good enough for PSL?
In order to bring their A-game, Pakistan needs to concentrate on their A team
Is it time for Sarfraz Ahmed to hang his hat as the Test captain?
#PakVsSA: After losing all three formats, is there an end to Pakistan's 'bad luck' streak?
No longer a gentleman's game: Why Virat Kohli is the epitome of modern cricket
After South Africa's thrashing, it's evident that Pakistan's Test team needs a major reshuffle
#PakvsSA: 4 reasons why we messed up, 4 ways to turn it around
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American Craft (June/July 1988): 25, ill.
Paul J. Smith and Edward Lucie-Smith, Craft Today: Poetry of the Physical (New York: Weidenfeld and Nicolson, 1986), 271, fig. 31, 71.
Davira S. Taragin, Contemporary Crafts and the Saxe Collection (New York: Hudson Hills Press, 1993), 154, fig. 6.
Robert C. Hobbs, Mark Lindquist: Revolutions in Wood, exh. cat. (Seattle and London: Hand Workshop Art Center, 1995), 19–20, 60–61, ill.
Wood Turning in North America Since 1930 (Philadelphia, PA and New Haven, Conn.: Yale University Art Gallery, 2001), 65–66, no. 52.
Bruce Fellman, "One Good Turn," Yale Alumni Magazine (October 2002): 49.
Jo Lauria and Steve Fenton, Craft in America: Celebrating Two Centuries of Artists and Objects (New York: Clarkson Potter Publishers, 2007), 238, ill.
Peter Exton, "The Case Against the Vessel," Turning Points (May 2007): 3.
Glenn Adamson, Thinking Through Craft (Oxford: Berg, 2007), 17, fig. 1.4.
Janet Koplos and Bruce Metcalf, Makers A History of American Studio Craft (Chapel Hill, N.C.: University of North Carolina Press, 2010), 391–92, fig.10.13.


The Conservatory is pleased to note that Dr. Matteo Magarotto, who joins the Conservatory, Fall 2018 as a one-year Assistant Teaching Professor in Musicology has published an article titled "The Hero's Journey: Beethoven's Symphony No. 3 in E-flat Major, Op. 55, Eroica", for the A-R Online Music Anthology.


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NEWS: PS3 all set to become your next PVR
Not content with playing games and Blu-rays, and being able to stream entertainment, Sony's PlayStation3 is all set to become a digital TV set-top box/personal video recorder. With the addition of a new bolt-on due early next year, the system will gain twin HD-compatible DTT/Freeview tuners and software enabling you to record the programmes it receives.
Announced at the Leipzig Games Convention, the new PlayTV add-on will be available in the UK, France, Italy, Germany and Spain early in 2008, spreading out to other PAL TV areas later. You can watch, pause and record live TV, or it can be set to record programmes unattended, complete with series linking, via an Electronic Programme Guide said to be 'lightning fast'.
The TV tuners are fully HD ready, up to 1080p - should there ever be any broadcasts of that quality available on Digital Terrestrial TV - and content can be downloaded to a PSP for viewing on the move.
Talking of the PSP, Sony also firmed up some details of its deal with Sky to provide TV content onto the portable player, first reported here. The service will include premiere movies and leading sports events on a pay-per-view basis without a Sky subscription, either directly via a wi-fi connection or downloaded on a PC and transferred to the PSP.
NFL playoffs live stream: how to watch the Super Bowl 2020 contenders from anywhere in the world
Sonus Faber Electa Amator III review
Google Chromecast vs Amazon Fire TV Stick: which is better?
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Sometimes we do lose our job, blame it on recession, cost-cutting, non-performance, etc. But that does not rule out your bouncing back again. Here are some tips to get back on track.
It happens to the best of us. You hit a bump in the rocky road of your career and find yourself out of work for longer than you'd like.
Everyone has doubts at some point in their career; this is your time. Know that you can and will get past this bump.
So how do you bounce back? Follow these 5 steps below.
Remind yourself that this is a moment in time.
Reacquaint yourself with your accomplishments.
When was the last time you looked at your resume? And when you do, does it seem like your accomplishments were achieved by someone else? Just because you have not performed a function in a while doesn't mean you can't perform it anymore. It's like riding a bicycle; you never forget how. Spend quality time with your resume. Read the bullets slowly. Remember the projects you worked on and the people you worked with to obtain these results. Remind yourself that these are your accomplishments, which are something to be proud of. Just because it's been a while, doesn't mean it didn't happen.
Create in your mind what you want to happen next.
I believe that people get stuck in the day-to-day doldrums of life when they don't have something to look forward to. You may not know when your next job is coming, but you can get ready for it. Ask yourself what you want next. Where do you want to work? What location? What type of people? How much do you want to be making? When you can see what you want, clearly and powerfully, you can get it. I find that when people are out of work for a while, they can't see themselves in their jobs anymore. The amount of time that has passed only matters to you. Visualize what you want so you can get back to work again quickly.


The Tubi muffler replaces the massive factory rear muffler and eliminates the factory flappers, allowing the Gallardo's V10 to breath freely and dramatically improves exhaust sound. As with most Tubi systems, one of the things we like most about the Gallardo muffler is that it's not simply "louder" then the factory system. Tubi Style invests a lot of time actually engineering the internals of their mufflers so that the resulting sound suits the character and purpose of each vehicle. They then wrap those magical internals in beautifully polished stainless steel so that the muffler matches the craftsmanship and visual appeal of the car itself.


This wooden deer decor piece is approximately 22" around cut from 1/2" birch wood. The deer decor is great cabin decor, for a hunting lodge, or just rustic decor. Pick the color you want your rustic deer sign and let us know whether you want it distressed or not in the Notes to Seller box at checkout.


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MileageN/A
LocationCirencester
Matt Nolan
Brian is desperate to see this go to a loving home and would really like for you to take him for a drive when it is finished.
We know at Trade Classics that there is a lot of work to be done on this car. But if you're passionate and get complete satisfaction from doing exactly that then this is the one for you. We know that once this has had a full restoration to the highest of standards then this car is going to look absolutely stunning.
It is a shame that Brian wasn't able to find the time to restore this machine but sometimes you are unable to do everything in life. You can see in the 'Meet the Owner' that he will be sad to see this go, however, he is excited to see what the new owner can do with it.
Brian is desperate to see this go to a loving home and would really like for you to take hime for a drive when it is finished.
This auction listing was written from information supplied by Matt after meeting Brian the owner, and having visited and photographed the vehicle.
I want someone that will 'cherish' the car and hopefully take me for a ride out when it is beautifully restored again one day.
Brian has owned the car for over 50 years. During its hay day, Brian enjoyed using it to go on tours with his friends and then used it to drive during work. His intention was to give the car some much needed TLC and bought some parts for it – unfortunately due to his busy work schedule he was unable to complete the work and now understands it needs a full restoration. Brian has said he will kindly give the new owner the parts he has bought for the car.
Please watch the video to hear the work that has been over the years and what spare parts Brian has for it.
Brian will be really sad to see it go – but as he's got older, he realises that he doesn't have the time to restore such a loveable vehicle.
We believe that someone who is extremely passionate about restoration projects will be able to see the potential this car has.
The car is fitted with the original wheels that can be restored upon initial inspection. Brian has told us that he has a full set of new tyres available that is part of the purchase.
Please watch all the videos carefully. There is notable rust corrosion on the skirts and rear of the car.
We recommend the new owner brings this car back to life with a respray once restoration of the body has been completed.
A new windscreen will be included in the sale along with a list of other parts.
The interior will also need a full restoration – some pieces may be salvageable. We know the new owner will get so much satisfaction by undertaking such a project.
We would recommend a full restoration of the seats and carpets.
The dashboard seems to be in reasonable condition and we would recommend restoring this piece. Keeping the original dashboard in will sustain the character and originality of the car.
The original steering will look great once cleaned and restored. There is no gear stick at this point in time.
We are confident that any potential buyer will see the undoubted promise that this project has.
The car is unable to start due to the poor condition. Please see the photos and videos of the engine and other parts to see what you would be able to keep.
Brian mentioned in the 'Meet the Owner' video that he has some brake parts that the new owner can have as part of the sale.
As this car hasn't started for many years, a lot of the parts will need to be completely replaced. A full restoration is needed – Brian and all of us at Trade Classics are desperate for this to happen.
N/A - barnfind.
We all love a barnfind of a car with massive potential.
The car is MOT exempt due to its age. Brian is the sole owner of the vehicle but has not used it much since the mid-80's.
We have asked Brian for a full list of parts that were meant to have been used to restore the vehicle.
HPi Check Results
– HPi clear – a new HPi check will be actioned and supplied by us.
ModelTR3
Reg. Date26.03.1957
Chassis #TS16720
Engine #TSLF65E
Matching #sYes
RestoredNo
Engine RebuildNo
MOTNo
MOT ExemptYes
Road Tax ExemptYes
HPi ClearYes
Former Keepers0
Owned50+ Years
Key FeatureBarnfind


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Introduced in the House on February 13, 2019
Introduced in the Senate on February 19, 2019
Adopted by the General Assembly on February 19, 2019
Summary: Narwhal Of Ideas Robotics Team
2/13/2019  House   Introduced, adopted, sent to Senate
(House Journal-page 48)
2/19/2019  Senate  Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence
(Senate Journal-page 14)
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
TO COMMEND AND RECOGNIZE THE NARWHAL OF IDEAS ROBOTICS TEAM FOR WINNING THE SOUTH CAROLINA FIRST® LEGO® LEAGUE WEST STATE CHAMPIONSHIP FOR THE 2018-2019 FIRST® ROBOTICS SEASON AND FOR ADVANCING TO THE FIRST® LEGO® LEAGUE LEGOLAND® INTERNATIONAL OPEN IN CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA.
Whereas, Due West Robotics' FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL) team, The Narwhal Of Ideas, has won the South Carolina FLL West State Championship and has won a berth at the FLL LEGOLAND® International Open in Carlsbad, California in May; and
Whereas, FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is a national nonprofit organization that provides science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) opportunities for young people ages six to eighteen in the United States and internationally, impacting more than 615,000 young people around the world each year; and
Whereas, future engineers and inventors from ages nine to fourteen participate in teams called FLL, and youth from ages six to eight are FLL Jr, while students older than fourteen choose between FIRST® Tech Challenge for seventh through twelfth graders and FIRST® Robotics Competition for ninth through twelfth graders; and
Whereas, South Carolina FLL & Robotics Education, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in South Carolina, is the affiliate partner for FLL and FLL Jr in South Carolina; and
Whereas, the overall goal of South Carolina FLL & Robotics Education, Inc., is to stimulate students' interest and capabilities in (STEM) fields, thereby increasing the pool of talented and skilled students who pursue careers in these areas; and
Whereas, Due West Robotics is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Due West, providing a sustainable STEM program that educates and inspires young people in all things STEM related in Abbeville County; and
Whereas, Clara Angel, Hannah Carter, David Clarke, Joseph Clarke, Cole Farley, Josey Janus-Johnson, Georgia Wojtkowski, and Riley Wojtkowski comprise The Narwhal Of Ideas team coached by Sara Wojtkowski, Kelley Clarke, and Charles Angel; and
Whereas, the 2018-2019 FLL theme is "Into Orbitsm," and teams must participate in all four areas of the program, including Project, Core Values, Robot Design, and Robot Game, and must be judged the best overall in order to advance; and
Whereas, members of The Narwhal Of Ideas developed a solution called the Scent Strap to provide astronauts with custom watchbands infused with custom scents that remind them of home. This solution would help astronauts avoid depression and raise morale during extended periods in space. Team members interviewed astronauts, fragrance manufacturers, and mental health professionals to refine their solution using the engineering process; and
Whereas, The Narwhal Of Ideas designed, built, and programmed a robot to complete missions autonomously, such missions as space travel, meteor deflection, crater crossing, food production, solar travel, extraction, orbiting satellites, and observatory within a specified period of time; and
Whereas, twelve regional competitions and two state championships were conducted by South Carolina FIRST® LEGO® League & Robotics Education, Inc.; and
Whereas, there are over 40,400 FLL teams around the world and three hundred thirteen teams in the State of South Carolina; and
Whereas, ten years of evaluating data documents show FIRST® participants exhibit a significantly higher statistical interest in STEM, increased involvement in STEM-related activities, greater STEM identity, higher levels of STEM knowledge, and greater interest in STEM careers than students who do not participate, and the impact is even greater for female students; and
Whereas, FIRST® participants are more motivated to do well in school, more likely to take a challenging math or science course, and show improved problem-solving, time-management, conflict-resolution, and communication skills; and
Whereas, FIRST® alumni express a greater interest in going to college and are twice as likely to major in science or engineering as other students; and
Whereas, a FIRST® competition offers as close to real-world engineering as a student can experience and combines the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology, the ultimate sport for the mind, with participants calling it "the hardest fun you'll ever have"; and
Whereas, the South Carolina General Assembly values the significant impact that FIRST® has made, as well as the pride and recognition that The Narwhal Of Ideas team has brought to the Due West and the Abbeville County communities, and the members wish the team success at the FIRST® LEGO® League LEGOLAND® California International Open. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly commend and recognize The Narwhal Of Ideas robotics team for winning the South Carolina FIRST® LEGO® League West State Championship for the 2018-2019 FIRST® Robotics season and for advancing to the FIRST® LEGO® League LEGOLAND® International Open in Carlsbad, California.
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Here's a cute, fun treat that I received in one of my many recipe e-mail newsletters. I knew instantly I'd be making it to share with Johnny's family as our Easter dinner contribution.
Just bake a boxed carrot cake mix in 8 or 9 inch pans according to package instructions. Once cooled, cut the cake as shown to assemble the little bunny. The original instructions said to reserve the second cake for another use, but I thought it'd look cuter to make two bunny buddies!
Frost with a cream cheese, or other white frosting flavor of your choice. If you wanted the "fur" to be more authentic, you could sprinkle shredded coconut over the cake at this point, but I left it off. Make construction paper bunny ears and decorate the face with jelly beans!
i love love love the bunny cakes! they are so adorable! what a great idea!!!!!!
That reminds me of a bunny cake my Mom used to make when we were little!
So fun! And not that hard to make!
That is so cute! I am always amazed by all of the cake creativity out there.
That was one thing my hubby was missing this Easter!! Yours look so cute!
jeeeez has anyone told you what an amazing cake maker you are?!?! That bunny looks SO REAL and SO professional!!!! OMGOSH yummmm!!


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Lately, I've been totally crushing on sleek ponytails. Many of us think that ponytails are for those days when you just don't have time to do your hair or that it's something that you throw your hair into after the gym.
Ponytails can make quiet a statement. Ponytails are perfect in showing off flawless makeup or to make a statement with your clothing since you won't be hiding behind your hair. It's definitely a way to make yourself noticeable! In recent times, the ponytail has made a huge comeback with stars like Kim Kardashian and Blake Lively rocking the hair-do!
1. If you have extremely thick hair like me run a straightener through your hair OR you can always blow dry your hair straight.
2. Using an elastic, gather all hair into a high ponytail (or into the height which you want).
3. Take your favorite hair spray and hair spray your head lightly. If you're not a fan of hair spray you can always use a light-hold hair gel.
4. Using a fine tooth comb, comb the top and sides of your hair until your hair looks perfectly smooth and sleek.
Tilt Your Head Back – Tilting your hair back when pulling your hair into a ponytail creates a tighter hold. This also keeps the hair underneath from slipping out (especially with baby hairs!).
Use a New Elastic – Make sure you're using a new elastic or an elastic that's tight .
Let's Get Fancy – If you want to get a little bit fancy, you can take a small piece of your hair from the underside of the ponytail and wind it around the base of the ponytail to cover the elastic. Then pin into place for a long-lasting hold!


If they can't eat it, they won't! That's right. Subterranean termites can only feast on wood that has been moistened by water. Eliminating leaks will make it harder for termites to find edible wood. Being informed of the history of your home or business where plumbing issues were a concern can be very useful. This will provide a starting point for identifying possible sources for leaks. Sinks, tubs, washer hookups, toilets, etc should be thoroughly inspected as well.
Stir up some good luck with ladybugs! Nematodes are a fantastic and natural way to prevent termite infestations. There are several different types of nematodes available for purchase. Nematodes survive in the same conditions as subterranean termites. These useful insects eat termites. Be careful about where you put them, though. They will need a cool place that is shielded from direct sunlight. Make sure you read the directions that come with these if you decide to go this route. Some research on which types of nematodes are best for your home or business and how to properly use them would be beneficial.
Just the thought of termites eating away at the structure of your home or business can make you want to barricade yourself in. Get out your shovel and start digging! Build a three-foot-deep trench all the way around the border of the building and fill it in with a mixture of sand and diatomaceous earth at a ratio of 9:1. What is diatomaceous earth, or DE? DE consists of tiny fossilized water organisms. These fossils are sharp and dry. When insects are exposed to DE, their bodies are cut by the sharp edges and the DE absorbs the oils from the insects. This dries them out and kills them. If you want to abstain from using harsh chemicals, this is a great natural preventative measure to take. DE can also be used with water or paint to treat the outside of a building. Another way to incorporate DE into the preventative measures you take against termites is to mix it with orange oil and spray the mixture on exposed wood in your home or business, areas such as attics and crawl spaces are important places to treat.
Hopefully, these tips will help. However, if you find yourself in the midst of a war against termites, Green Home Pest Control is here to help. Green Home Pest Control is an award-winning company that is BBB accredited with an A rating. We only hire top of the line technicians that are certified and have passed background and drug testing. We use state of the art equipment to target affected areas for optimal results as well as EcoSmart products. Green Home Pest Control offers a warranty with free re-services and a money back guarantee. We also go above and beyond by offering a full treatment for earwigs, cockroaches, scorpions, and ants as well as mice/rat trapping and a full sweep of spiders on treated areas at no additional charge.


Is Celgene Corporation a Takeover Target in 2015?
The pharmaceutical industry underwent a major consolidation last year, driven by the loss of former top-selling drugs to the patent cliff, huge cash positions built up over the preceding decade, and an innovation boom that has made a number of smaller pharmas extremely valuable in the eyes of their larger peers.
These conditions still exist in 2015, so the trend should continue, and perhaps even accelerate as another $65 billion worth of drugs is set to lose patent protection within the next four years.
While it's difficult to predict which companies will be bought out, I believe that Celgene is an extremely attractive buyout candidate. Here's why.
Celgene offers monster top-line growth and a premier clinical pipelineGiven that most big pharmas are hurting for top-line growth these days, Celgene's rapidly climbing revenue stream, stemming from its top-flight cancer drugs Revlimid, Abraxane, and Pomalyst, along with newly launchedpsoriasis drug Otezla, might be too much to pass up.
In the third quarter of 2014, for example, Celgene reported that its adjusted net income rose by a staggering 20% from the same period of the prior year. That type of growth is hard to find anywhere in the healthcare sector, particularly among Big Pharma.
As the Otezla launch unfolds in the U.S. andRevlimid closes in on additional approvals in high-growth markets -- such as becoming a first-line multiple myeloma treatment -- there is good reason to believe this double-digit growth rate won't evaporate anytime soon.
Looking farther down the line, Celgene also offers a potential buyer a rich clinical pipeline, infused with partnerships focused on cutting-edge drug development. For example, Celgene partnered with rising clinical-stage gene therapy company bluebird bio recently in an effort to usechimeric antigen receptors to turn T-cells into cancer killers.
Who might be interested in buying Celgene?With Celgene's overwhelming focus on oncology, I think the obvious candidates for a buyout are Bristol-Myers Squibb and Pfizer . Both of these companies in recent years have dramatically reorganized their internal business segments to focus more heavily on developing cancer drugs. Moreover, Bristol and Pfizer both desperately need new blockbuster drugs to replace their aging star products. A Celgene acquisition would go a long way toward achieving these goals.
That said, I think Gilead Sciences could be a dark-horse candidate. Unlike Bristol and Pfizer, though, Gilead simply doesn't have the cash to execute such a massive buyout, meaning a deal would have to be more of a merger than anacquisition.
Even so, there are some compelling points to consider for a possible Celgene-Gilead meeting of like minds. First, Gilead is deeply interested in gaining a foothold in the oncology market, as shown by the development of its first cancer drug Zydelig. Celgene, meanwhile, would instantly diversify its business in a huge way, an endeavor management has clearly been working on with the development ofOtezla.
These companies also have two of the best pipelines in the business, and have been among the fastest-growing biotechs over the last couple years. The combined entity would thus possess a highly diverse product portfolio and clinical pipeline that would be nearly unmatched in the industry.
Such a megamerger might sound far-fetched, but these types of deals are fairly common in biopharma. As a reminder, Pfizer joined forces with Warner-Lambert in 2000 for similar reasons, and the modern version ofGlaxoSmithKline is itself a product of megamerger.As such, a Celgene-Gilead hookup certainly isn't out of the realm of possibility.
Whether the pursuer turns out be Gilead or one of the Big Pharmas, though, my bet is that Celgene's days are numbered. The history of the industry is one of consolidation, and high-growth companies like Celgene tend be the first to get gobbled up.
The article Is Celgene Corporation a Takeover Target in 2015? originally appeared on Fool.com.


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PHOTOS: Costa Rica clinches World Cup 2018 berth
By The Tico Times
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It was looking grim for La Sele, but time was on Costa Rica's side in tonight's World Cup qualifier.
Kendall Waston's header deep into injury time gave Costa Rica a 1-1 draw with Honduras and a berth in the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Eddie Hernández had headed Honduras ahead in the 66th minute, and it appeared that Costa Rica would have to put their Russia plans on hold once more (La Sele had already missed one opportunity to qualify for the World Cup on their home turf during a game against Mexico on Sept. 5).
But five minutes into stoppage time, Waston rose in the center of the area to head in Bryan Ruíz's cross and spark joyful celebrations at the National Stadium in San Jose, where the match was postponed from Friday due to the effects of Tropical Storm Nate on the country and region.
Costa Rica had a golden chance to take the lead in the 60th minute. Honduran goalkeeper Donis Escober had pushed a shot back into the middle of the area only for Marcos Ureña to fire over the empty net.
Six minutes later, Romell Quioto sprinted down the wing and crossed into the box, where Hernández connected with a thundering header to put the visitors in front.
After coming from behind to tie 1-1, Costa Rica, with 16 points, joins Mexico (21) in advancing from the North and Central America and Caribbean (CONCACAF) region with three final matches to play on Tuesday.
Three CONCACAF teams advance directly to the finals in Russia, with a fourth to play off against either Syria or Australia for a berth.
The United States moved into third place on 12 points on Friday with a 4-0 romp over Panama. Panama is in fourth place with 10 points; Honduras also has 10 points, but Panama has the advantage on Honduras on goal differential.
CONCACAF's six-nation final round of qualifying concludes on Tuesday, when the United States travels to Trinidad and Tobago, Honduras hosts Mexico and Panama hosts Costa Rica.
Costa Rica will be playing in their fifth World Cup finals. They were quarter-finalists in Brazil in 2014 and reached the knockout stage in Italy in 1990. The Ticos also played in 2002 and 2006.
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Singing isn't just for Christmas, it's for Mondays all year round.
Yes, we're a choir ... but we're also a community. We rehearse every Monday with plenty of opportunity to catch up with old friends and meet new people.
We're pretty good at it ... but that comes through practice. Don't worry, there's no audition. So if you can hold a tune, come and learn with us!
It's definitely not essential to speak Welsh to join the choir. But our Welshness is important to us ... so expect some tongue-twisters on occasion!
There's no pressure to join right away, If you want to come along and check us out, pop in to any rehearsal.
We meet every Monday at 7.15 at the Borough Welsh Chapel.
Do you remember when Wales beat England in their own Rugby World Cup? We do ... we sang on the pitch!
Not all our gigs are that glamorous but all are equally enjoyable. Why not check them out.
We run a few planned social events each term with lots of impromptu fun too.
Check out our gallery to see some of our adventures.
If you're wondering whether Cor Dinas is right for you, get in touch and ask us your burning questions. We'll be happy to answer them all.


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PETA Says Using 'Pet' is Derogatory to Animals (Suggests 'Companion' Instead)
By 103.7 KISS-FM
March 3, 2020 03/03/2020 10:43 pm
On Facebook the other day, I saw a friend post about how People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) was trying to get people to evolve their terminology around household animals from the word 'pet' to 'companion'; that the word 'pet' is derogatory to animals.
Yes. Let that sink in for a moment.
I was surprised to find that there wasn't a lot available on this 'movement' – it looks like back in 2011 the Journal of Animal Ethics introduced the concept of calling animals 'pets' to be insulting, but not much had been done about it since. At least not until Good Morning Britain last month.
Now, PETA appears to have updated the animal language on its website to reflect the use of 'animal companions' already. But the debate between pet and companion, I can totally wrap my head around… about 2 minutes into the segment above, they take a look at other outdated, anti-animal language that comes in as popular phrases.
For example, instead of "Take the bull by the horns" PETA suggests saying "Take the flower by the thorns." That among the many other phrases has me overly skeptical… I would almost prefer they encourage people to stop using the phrases altogether over changing them.
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Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid went on to reference phrases like "let the cat out of the bag", "one-trick pony", "elephant in the room", and "bigger fish to fry".
Though Jennifer White of PETA was mocked for suggesting an update in the language, switching from pet to companion wouldn't be that hard. I also don't see a big deal with calling them a pet either. At the end of the day, it's about how you treat the animal.
No it is not derogatory. What is derogatory is lack of care., Food, shelter and love are paramount.
— Kat (@Kat35769753) February 4, 2020
Okay, you've got more context now, where do you stand on the debate… are you going to keep up with calling your household animal a pet or are you updating your vocabulary to companion?
Know of any other phrasing that should be updated or debated? Hit me up on social media at @JMattMke (same handle on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat, and TikTok)!
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The Revisionist
Where Does the Star of David Come from?
Surprising Revelations about the Origin of the States Symbol
by Israel Shahak
This document is part of the The Revisionist periodical.
1999/2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4
In the year 1998 the modern State of Israel celebrated its fiftieth birthday. The Western world joined the celebration accordingly, including many practicing Christians. One could observe, especially in book stores, quantities of large Stars of David exhibited in the display windows as eye catchers in order to announce newly published books, which praise the history of the Zionist state. It is not the only point of criticism that Israel's history is explained rather one-sidedly in these books – especially by eliminating the fate of the eternal losers in the Middle East conflict, the Palestinians. Another critique deals with the fact that in western countries – fortunately – no one gets angry about advertisements using the Star of David, but that on the other hand public displays of Christian crucifixes in Israel will lead to violent protests and even measures by the legislation. This religious discrimination in Israel is not perceived outside of Israel, because the victims of the past are not allowed to be criticized today. The insight that it was the Catholic Order of the Jesuits that selected the Star of David as a Jewish symbol is rather amusing, if not downright ironic.
Facts about the question how the Star of David evolved and how it was accepted by the Jews as "their" symbol are found only in contributions by good Israeli historians, published in specialized Israeli historical magazines. First of all it is necessary to realize that the Hebraic as well as the Yiddish name for this symbol is actually "Shield of David." I don't know why it was finally called "Star of David."
It should be noted that during antiquity and the Middle Ages the Jews possessed neither a national nor a religious symbol, even though various symbols were occasionally used, mostly the seven-armed chandelier (the official symbol of Israel) and the mounting lion.
The history of the Shield of David begins in Prague in the year 1648. During that last year of the Thirty Years War, Prague was besieged by the Swedish army. The town was mainly defended by Prague's citizens' militia, which included a Jewish unit. (This was the case until the days of Maria Theresa, who terminated the participation of Jews in the militia.) Because the Swedes did not succeed in taking the city, German Emperor Ferdinand III decided to assign honor flags and other decorations to all units of the citizens' militia in accordance with their self-defined affiliations. This included the Jews. However, no one in Vienna knew what kind of symbol to put on the flag, which was to be assigned to the Jews. Even the family Openhaimer, the emperor's "court Jews," did not know what to do. In their helplessness they turned to the scholarly Jesuits in Vienna to find a Jewish symbol. They finally came to the conclusion that King David "must have had the first and the last letter of his name, D, on his shield." They knew that the Jewish alphabet transformed towards Aramaic around the year 400 BC, although the earlier alphabet was still used during festive occasions. Ancient Jewish coins, for example, are inscribed with these old letters, which are identical with the Punic letters. In this alphabet the letter D is a triangle, similar to today's Greek delta (D). Therefore they superimposed two triangles, which formed the Shield of David (Y). This was then embroidered on the Jewish flag and presented to the Jews of Prague as an honorable distinction for their duty for the country.
The Jews in turn liked this symbol, and their scholarly rabbis understood its meaning, since the transformation of the Jewish alphabet was also mentioned in the Talmud. So this new symbol began to spread to those towns, which had ties with Prague, and it was used in synagogues and during festive occasions. One of these towns was Frankfurt on Main, and when the Frankfurt family Rothschild was ennobled in the early nineteenth century, they placed this Jewish symbol, already famous at that time, on their coat of arms. Since then the symbol has spread like wildfire to all Jewish communities, including the non-European, especially because the Rothschild family had a considerable reputation among the Jews at that time. It was even reported in remote communities that the shield had magic powers, and there were stories, for example from Yemen, in which the ancestor of the Rothschild family succeeded in exorcizing the devil from the emperor's daughter, etc.
The Jews actually never heard of or used this symbol before the year 1648, with the exception of the time between 700 and 400 BC, when it was used by Jews as well as non-Jews in magic spells. In any case, it is rather amusing to know that the Jewish symbol, which is today on the flag of Israel, was actually given prominence by Viennese Jesuits, as demanded by the German Emperor.
It is not maintained today in Israel that this symbol has an antique origin, because many Israelis are interested in Jewish history and are active as hobby archeologists, and such an allegation would be quickly exposed as a lie. Therefore the origin of this symbol is simply ignored. Even the Zionist movement did not use the shield of David until the death of its founder Herzl; on Herzl's flag was the lion rampant, surrounded by seven five-pronged stars. However, David Wolfsohn, the successor of Herzl, who paid more attention to Jewish sensitivity, created the flag which later was accepted by the State of Israel. The white background with the blue bands at the edges correlates to today's Jewish prayer scarf. The coloring originates, however, from the Roman toga, where the violet was replaced with blue, as this special blue is a preferred Jewish color for reasons unknown to me at this time.
First published under pen name Ysmael Rubinstein as "Woher stammt eigentlich der David-Stern?" in Vierteljahreshefte für freie Geschichtsforschung 3(2) (1999), pp. 181f. Translated by Fabian Eschen.
Author(s): Israel Shahak
Title: Where Does the Star of David Come from?, Surprising Revelations about the Origin of the States Symbol
Sources: The Revisionist 2(3) (2004), pp. 249f.
Fabian Eschen: translation
First posted on CODOH: July 18, 2012, 7 p.m.
The Revisionist on vho.org


The trailer for Forza Horizon dropped last weekend at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), and there's a lot to get excited about for Turn 10 Studio's newest title. Fans will be able to explore the beautiful British countryside in more than 450 cars at launch, most notably the McLaren Senna hypercar, which appears on the game's cover art. McLaren elaborated on its partnership with Microsoft in a press release Friday, discussing the importance of video games in the automotive industry.
McLaren's upcoming track-focused hypercar made its North American debut at the Microsoft E3 press conference in Los Angeles June 12. The Senna's appearance as Forza Horizon 4's cover car is part of a close relationship McLaren has with Microsoft, in order to make the supercar company's models more accessible for the masses. No, McLaren won't lower the Senna's $958,966 retail price to a more reasonable amount, but it will gladly let you drive one in a virtual setting for $59.99.
The fact that one of McLaren's models appears on FM4's box should surprise no one. The McLaren P1, the brand's other Ultimate Series model, made its North American debut at E3 2013 as the star of Forza Motorsport 5. Turn 10 says it has even more plans with McLaren in the future.
Forza Horizon 4 is available for pre-order now for Xbox One and Windows 10 and will hit stores Oct. 2, 2018 and Sept. 28 for players with Xbox Game Pass. The McLaren Senna will be out a little sooner with deliveries starting in the third quarter of 2018, but good luck finding one to purchase.
Drive this futuristic concept on your PS4 starting Oct. 17.
Gamers can get behind the wheel of a virtual 911 GT3 at this massive gaming convention right next to the Nürburgring.


A baby albino/leucistic elephant has recently been seen in Kruger National Park. David Johnson spotted the baby elephant while travelling between Tshokwane and Satara in January 2015.
In 2005 a baby white elelphant was spotted in the Kruger National park by Odette Joubert. She said the baby had pink eyes and white eyelashes.
In 2006 George and Iris van Rensburg saw a pink elephant hear Olifants camp in the Kruger.
Accoring to elephant experts, the recessive genes for non-pigmented elephants occur naturally in the elephant population and as the population grows more pale animals will be born. The growing number of tourists in Kruger also increases the chances of someone spotting a pink elephant.


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NOAHFINNCE on 'My Brain After Therapy': "It's important to really look inside yourself"
Emma Wilkes
Emma Wilkes Published: May 18, 2022
Until recently, Noah Finn Adams (aka NOAHFINNCE) had never been to therapy before. When the time finally came to sit down in front of a therapist and spill his guts, he found himself able to join the dots between his present and his past. Traumatic events from a decade ago were still rippling into his 22-year-old self's behaviors without him being conscious of them. While there was a sense of simultaneous enlightenment and frustration at the things he found on the therapist's couch, Adams discovered plenty of songwriting inspiration too. My Brain After Therapy, his second EP out June 3, is an open invitation for listeners to press their ears against the door of one of these therapy sessions — but with a side serving of spiky riffs and catchy melodies, he makes it fun.
Read more: NOAHFINNCE on self-care, trans rights and Gen Z activism
How are you feeling about putting the My Brain After Therapy EP out into the world?
I actually feel confident about it this time! For the last EP, I just put any song that I'd written on [there]. So with this one, as soon as I finished writing "Worms (In My Brain)," I knew exactly what I wanted the EP to be and what I wanted it to sound like. I'm excited for it to come out because I've been waiting on the song for a good few months now.
The songs on this EP are more thematically tied together than the songs on your first EP, Stuff From My Brain. Would you describe this, then, as a concept EP?
Yeah definitely, in the loosest way possible. It's just a collection of songs that I wrote after I had therapy. I hadn't ever had therapy before when I wrote any of the songs on the last EP. Then when started writing, I was like, "Wait, what's the difference between now and then? I went to therapy!" Therapy is a great place to take us on ideas.
This EP is called My Brain After Therapy. So what does happen to your brain after therapy?
Maybe a bit less stressed, but also a bit more reflective. But I guess it made me a bit frustrated because therapy was good for understanding why my brain works the way it does and why I have certain behaviors in the past. But also, the most annoying thing about going to therapy is being like, "Hey, therapist, I have acknowledged this thing from my past. I would like to heal from it now." And it's not as simple as that. I guess I'd say I have [a better understanding of myself], but also, I'm a bit more pissed off.
As you mentioned, you opened your new era with "Worms (In My Brain)." Where did the worm metaphor that the song revolves around come from?
Saying someone has worms for brains means they're stupid. When I was thinking of writing a song and I'd had a few therapy sessions, I read a quote very soon after the start of my sessions, something about the imagery of worms eating away at your brain being similar to trauma. I'd go to therapy, realize that so much of my life and so much of the things that I stress about and so many of my behaviors nowadays are from trauma that happened 10, 12 years ago. So I guess it was just the idea that these worms are hacking at my brain, eating away at it and stopping me from being able to do things that maybe I should be able to do at this point in my life.
Lyrically, this EP's a lot darker than your previous one. How much of that was a conscious decision?
I mean, I guess it was a conscious thing. But it's only like, I guess it was just because I knew where I was writing from this time because after I wrote "Worms…" I was like, "OK, that's where we're going with this." So I guess it was a conscious decision that I knew that I'd be writing about stuff that happened in my past, maybe more than last EP because that one was very much about being overwhelmed, whereas this one [involved more] reflecting on stuff, so it was gonna be darker. But the idea was never to be like, throwing together a bunch of dark songs. It was just these are the things that I discussed in therapy. And that's just how they ended up being written.
How much do you feel like you've evolved sonically as an artist since your first EP?
A lot, I think, but it's mostly down to the fact that I am more used to doing this because when I wrote my first EP, some of those songs were the first that I've ever written. I didn't really know where I was going when I wrote them. Whereas now, I've had a few shows, I've done a few interviews, have made a few music videos, and I know more, what I like and what I don't like, and maybe what I'm good at, and maybe not so good. So I think I just have a bit more experience, and I feel a bit more confident. When it comes to sound, I'm more confident to just be like, "Yeah, let's fucking have this weird shit!" But I think it's mostly just confidence because I'm very new to this stuff.
You brought Hot Mulligan on board for "After Therapy." How did that collaboration come about?
It's an interesting story, to be honest. We were just like, "This will be a really good song to have a collaboration with," and then we were like, "Wait, Hot Mulligan!'"My label was just like, "Hey, Hot Mulligan want to be on this!" It was a crazy story. It was just that I really liked that music, and I think Chris [Freeman's] voice works really well with the song. He adds a lot of grit that I wish my voice had. So that's the entire story. I even got my mom into listening to them! It wasn't even on purpose. I was like, "Oh yeah, I've got a feature with Hot Mulligan." I showed her the song, she went through their Spotify, and she was like, "They're really good, aren't they?"
What are you hoping someone approaching this EP might take away from it, especially when you're openly discussing an important part of mental health that isn't as often spoken about?
I guess I just want people to take away the fact that I think it's important to really look inside yourself at the kind of person you are. Obviously, I'd love to say the message is "Go to therapy fucking now" because I think a lot more people need therapy than the amount of people that actually think they need therapy. But I guess I just want people to think, "Oh, I should be more honest with myself" and self-reflect more and that it's OK to be vulnerable. It's not really just my experience, but I hope people can see themselves in it.
You've got two EPs to your name now. When might it be time for the debut album?
I don't know. To be honest, I guess that's probably what's coming next. I'm not entirely sure. But that seems terrifying. I feel like writing an EP is not easy [as such], but with the amount of songs that's on it, it's maybe easier to get a general vibe. But I'm not sure. I mean, I guess that's coming next. I'm not sure how soon…
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Money OK'd for psychiatric services at Norwood
County to spend nearly $900,000 on psychiatric care after Marshfield Clinic ends contract.
Money OK'd for psychiatric services at Norwood County to spend nearly $900,000 on psychiatric care after Marshfield Clinic ends contract. Check out this story on marshfieldnewsherald.com: http://mnhne.ws/1ROWaXZ
Jonathan Anderson, News Herald Media Published 2:27 p.m. CT July 21, 2015 | Updated 11:35 p.m. CT July 21, 2015
Norwood Health Center in Marshfield.(Photo: File)
MARSHFIELD – Wood County will spend more than $800,000 to hire psychiatric care staff at Norwood Health Center, money that officials hope will avert closure of the county-owned mental health facility in Marshfield.
The decision — made Tuesday at a County Board meeting — comes after Marshfield Clinic gave notice earlier this year that it would no longer provide mental health services under contract at the center because of a nationwide shortage of providers.
That staffing gap must be filled or the facility would have to shut down, said Donna Rozar, who sits on the Wood County Board and leads a committee that has oversight of Norwood Health Center. State and federal regulations require it to have adequate psychiatric providers available around the clock.
"I wish I could tell you that the need for those services is decreasing," Rozar said. "It is not decreasing. We are having more mental health issues every day that people need services for."
Virtually all of the money — more than $828,000 — will pay for four positions, including two psychiatrists, one nurse practitioner and one psychologist. That expense will be offset using funds that would have gone to Marshfield Clinic under the contract, as well as from payments from patients, insurance companies and Medicare and Medicaid; the clinic had already sought those payments.
The county will also spend $60,000 to recruit the two psychiatrists. That drew opposition from some County Board members who questioned why candidates could not be found using the county's own human resources staff. But Rozar said recruiting medical professionals is a delicate and complicated task that requires specialized expertise.
Despite the nationwide shortage of psychiatrists, Wood County officials say they believe they can make an attractive offer to applicants, in part because of the county's benefits package and by limiting on-call work.
Marshfield Clinic's contract will terminate in the middle of October. The contract could have ended earlier, but the clinic offered to extend termination if the county would reduce its capacity from 16 patient beds to 12 beds; the county agreed.
While the county might not be able to have the new staff in place when the contract expires, psychiatric providers could be contracted on a temporary basis, according to Kathy Roetter, director of the county's Human Services Department.
Only a handful of other counties in Wisconsin operate their own in-patient mental health centers, Roetter said. Many counties send patients to state-owned facilities in Oshkosh and Mendota, which are expensive and already have limited space. Indeed, she said, state officials are monitoring what happens at Norwood because of the overall shortage of psychiatric care providers.
Aside from working at Norwood, the new staff could also be deployed to other parts of the county, including facilities in Wisconsin Rapids.
The County Board approved the psychiatric hires by a vote of 17 to 1.
Jonathan Anderson can be reached at janderson9@marshfield.gannett.com or 715-384-3131, ext. 328. Find him on Twitter as @jonathanderson.
How the County Board voted
Question: Whether to spend $828,469 on hiring two full-time psychiatrists, one full-time nurse practitioner and one full-time psychologist at Norwood Health Center.
Voting in support: Robert Ashbeck, Allen Breu, Bill Clendenning, Kenneth Curry, Michael Feirer, Brad Hamilton, Hilde Henkel, Marion Hokamp, Bill Leichtnam, Douglas Machon, Trent Miner, Gerald Nelson, Lance Pliml, Dennis Polach, Donna Rozar, Ed Wagner and Joseph Zurfluh.
Voting in opposition: William Winch.
Absent: Peter Hendler.
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Q: Playing and Controlling MP3 and FLV audio/videos (live strteam)with javascript Using JavaScript how can i control external FLV live audio/video (radio) stream.
I have URL say BBC Radio, which when entered in address bar of browser display its own FLV player.
I need to control this live stream to be play,pause,increase/decrease volume using JavaScript.
The JavaScript should be universal in the sense that, for any FLV player above functions are applicable.
Is it possible to do so using JS?
Please guide me.
FYI: I am using PHP,MYSQL and APACHE

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Passageways
Gem Stars
Gypsy Series
About Brent
Brent Neale Winston is a New York City-based designer whose love of jewelry started when her mother would bring her to gem shows near her native Baltimore. After graduating from Johns Hopkins University (where she made jewelry by hand as a hobby), and with the encouragement of the late jewelry historian and InStyle editor Penny Proddow, Winston was accepted to the Fashion Institute of Technology, where she received an associates' degree in jewelry design. There she honed her design and rendering skills studying under esteemed professors such as the late Maurice Galli of Harry Winston. Winston then formally started her jewelry career at Kara Ross New York, working directly under the eponymous designer, eventually becoming the jewelry director. Here, she oversaw the design and product development of over 25 collections, including fine jewelry, costume jewelry and runway collaborations with Tory Burch, J. Mendel and Naeem Khan, among others. After eight years, Winston left to concentrate on her growing family and make her own mark in the jewelry industry with her namesake line. Today, Winston spends her days on 47th Street, intimately working with a small group of gem dealers, cutters and bench jewelers to create and build every piece in her collection. Her choice to keep production in New York City is an homage to the craftsmen she was taught by. Brent lives with her husband and three children in New York City.
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Filming of major new detective drama underway at the University.
Entry requirements and widening participation
The Vice-Chancellor and Professor Martin Jones, Pro Vice-Chancellor Research, Enterprise and Engagement, stress the importance of flexibility in University admissions, and highlight the benefits of treating applicants as individuals.
More food for less
Conference of leading experts to discuss how to improve sustainability of food supply chain.
Smartphone environment
Data collected on smart phones by people living in the UNESCO-designated Dyfi Biosphere to improve flood prediction models and record changing habitats.
We anticipate the University will be open tomorrow, Friday 18th January. However, the Met Office has issued an amber 'be prepared' weather alert for snow in Aberystwyth area during the early hours of tomorrow morning.
Marine biologists choose Aberystwyth
Aberystwyth University is to host the 10th annual Marine Biology Conference which takes place from 8th to 10th May 2013.
Engaging with science and the public imagination
Appointments announced to two new Chairs, Professor of Public Engagement with Science and Professor of Engagement with the Public Imagination.
Computer bootcamps
Aberystwyth Technocamps is set to run another calendar of two-day bootcamps to inspire young people to use Rasberry Pi, Minecraft and LEGO Mindstorm.
Turning research into mobile apps
The University links up with Welshpool based Codiki Ltd to turn expertise into mobile applications and services.
The darkening of Arctic glaciers
Aberystwyth researchers have measured the "microbial budget" of a glacier surface for the first time, discovering how bacteria may help melt glaciers.
University welcomes Royal College of Defence Studies
Aberystwyth University recently hosted a visit from a group of students from the Royal College of Defence Studies (RCDS).
Boost for innovation culture
Major boost for commercialisation of research at Aberystwyth and other leading universities in Wales.


There is a super special amount of lucky gambling lines that players can find in the best video slot games. There is a joke, that 16 lines were created by Booming Games in order to attract more attention to their slots. This joke appeared not accidentally. Only Booming Games Corporation offer gamblers to try their slots with a super creative interface and reels with different size.
Just because of the fact that the reels are not the same, there can appear 16 paylines. Ordinary 5-reels slots have either 3 lines (in this case there will be only 15 lines and no more) or 4 lines (in such a situation there will be 20 possible combinations and that's all). Booming Games Software decided to create slot machines, where the first reel has only one line, the second reel has two or three lines, the third one – is for five or six lines and so on. That is why, it is very important to press the button "paylines" on the bottom of the game's interface and check out how these lucky playing combinations will look like.
At the same time, some gamblers prefer betting on the special line. We would rather recommend not to do that in case there are 16 combinations presented in a slot. This game is more complicated and requires good gambling skills.
As we have already mentioned, there was a joke about 16 paylines and Booming Games Software. This joke is true and presents real situation on the gambling market. Nowadays, the next slot machines created by Booming Games Developers can be found in the category of games with 16 lines: "Kailash Mystery", "Sweet Emojis", "Revolution!", "Shark Meet Slot", "Goal!" and "Galactic Speedway Slot". Only one slot machine is made not by Booming Games Corporation and has 16 paylines: "Jewel Quest" by Cryptologic. The same time if the machines by Booming Games developers have 5-reels with different amount of lines per each, the product of Cryptologic has 6 reels and 10 lines. This way the biggest part of lines covers all symbols and gives chances to get the biggest prize – growing Jackpot.
However, it is important to notice that in ordinary games combinations are changing depending on the spin, what makes them several times more interesting. The same time, the amount of paylines is calculated by multiplying reel and lines in total. In the case, there are 6 reels and 10 lines, 16 lucky combinations seem not that much.
Booming Games has created a lot of interesting gambling features. Starting with the separate payout system and up to the 16 winning combination and reels with different interfaces. Playing such games will be interesting for sure. Just try once and win real money easy!