Blanks: "Blanks", also known as "Untouchables", are anomalies; able to block out force powers within a certain area. This "field" projects a sense of fear or revulsion towards the Blank on anyone close enough to be affected. A Blank often may not be aware of their own powers and may not be able to control them. These effects are directly connected to the newly discovered so called 'Pariah' gene. They are like Ylsalamiri in that the force is near void and creates a forceless bubble for a certain range around or near them. They exist to solely hunt Force Users and destroy or convert them.
Combat Training: : One of the first things an Blank must learn to do, if he wishes to survive, is fight with a weapon efficiently, for his preys knows well the rigours of combat and the force. At level five a Blank gains a rank in the Combat Form of his choice. If he isn't trained to wield Lightpikes prior to entering the Blank Advanced Path then he instead gains the ability to wield Light-pikes and a rank in the Force User Combat Form.
Resource Access: Funds are vital for the Blanks and even low ranking members have access to funds to use towards their mission. Gained at level six, this functions exactly the same as the ability of the same name used by the Sith Inquisitors etc.
Only Orders: A Blanks purpose is, first and foremost, to hunt down and kill Force Users. Starting at level seven the Blank does one and a half times damage against Force Users hostile to the faction they are allied with in combat and is considered a rank higher in the Intimidate Skill when using it against them.
Authority: The Blank has a fearsome (and well-deserved) reputation and know how to use it to their advantage. An Blank can use the Diplomacy and Intimidate Skills simultaneously against Force Sensitives who owe their allegiance (even if it's a halfhearted one) to the currently allied faction. The target must know the Blank to be a member of the faction for this ability to work.
No Mercy: At level nine the Inquisitor's damage bonus increases to twice normal damage and his Intimidate bonus increases to two ranks.
Master Interrogator: As their name implies, Blanks are experts at extracting information. When conducting a formal Interrogation they receive a one rank bonus to their Intimidate Skill. If conducting a torture session designed to extract information this bonus increases to two ranks. This stacks with an Blank's other Intimidate bonus.
Chosen: At level eleven an Inquisitor's damage bonus increases to two and a half times normal damage and their Intimidate bonus increases to three ranks.
Deadly Alliance: At level twelve the Blank's knowledge of 'strenuous persuasion' flowers into its full potential. Once per Mission an Blank may bring a victim under his influence. To do so the Blank must be performing a formal torture session. If the total of the Blanks Presence Stat plus his Intimidate Ranks is greater than his victim's Presence (and the person running the Mission approves) then the victim is brought under the Blank's control. This minion is temporary and does not carry over. into future Missions. Furthermore, those with the Iron Will Perk are immune to this effect.
War Of Suffering: At thirteenth level the Blank's damage bonus increases to three times normal damage and his Intimidate bonus increases to four ranks.
Quarantine: One of the most terrifying powers granted to the Blanks is the right to call for an Quarantine. An Quarantine is, simply put, the mass compulsory isolation of the local population, typically used to contain the spread of something considered dangerous for a 40 day period (without trial) of a specific group that an Blank believes has fallen under the sway of the Faction they serve. An Quarantine must be targeted at a specific group (farmers, smugglers, Rodians, permanent residents of the planet in question, etc.). Once an Quarantine is declared the military shows up as soon as possible to carry out the order. An Quarantine can only be declared on a planet controlled by the current faction you repreent and can be cancelled before it begins by a higher level Blank or the current Faction leader of the faction you are serving. This ability is gained at fourteenth level and can only be used once per mission.


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CBS Highlights Benghazi Anniversary; Fails to Mention Obama and Hillary By Name
Published: 9/3/2013 4:54 PM ET
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Tuesday's CBS This Morning spotlighted the upcoming one-year anniversary of the Islamist attack on the U.S. diplomatic facility in Benghazi, Libya, but whitewashed the role of President Obama and his administration, including that of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Anchors Charlie Rose, Norah O'Donnell, and Gayle King didn't once mention Obama or Clinton's name during an interview segment with author Fred Burton.
In his new book, Burton revealed that "an unidentified security official in the Benghazi compound...messaged the U.S. embassy in Tripoli: 'Benghazi under fire, terrorist attack.'" However, Rose only vaguely referenced the White House's now-discredited talking point about the terrorist attack: "Does this book and your understanding of it suggest that everybody knew it was a planned attack, and not a surprise arising out of a protest?" [audio available here; video below]
The three anchors brought on the former diplomatic security agent to discuss "Under Fire: The Untold Story of the Attack in Benghazi". In her first question, King played up how her guest wrote, "'In this situation, there's no right or wrong decision – just the issue of reaction and survival.' So, really, take us inside that day – what happened day – these really young guys."
Burton replied, "I think the politics of this story have been put over the top, and what I wanted focus on, Gayle, was the heroism of the agents...on the ground, in this very difficult environment, trying to do the best they possibly could, based upon the circumstances that were unfolding."
King followed up with her own vague reference to the Obama administration's early talking point that the Benghazi attack was an impromptu reaction to an obscure anti-Muhammad YouTube video: "You point out this was not a ragtag team that came into the embassy that day. You said they were methodical, and they were systematic. These guys knew what they were doing."
Norah O'Donnell couldn't bring herself to use the President's name when she asked her sole question about the manhunt for the perpetrators of the terrorist attack. Instead, she used a general pronoun in reference to the United States:
NORAH O'DONNELL: It is almost a one year later since this attack happened and these four Americans were killed. And yet, those responsible are still on the loose. Why haven't we been able to catch them? What do you believe is behind the hunt for them, and why they've been so elusive?
Near the end of the end of the segment, Rose raised the issue of whether the incident was a "planned attack and not a surprise", but like his colleagues, didn't specifically mention that U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice had claimed that the assault was a "spontaneous - not a pre-meditated response" eight days later on several Sunday morning shows. CBS senior correspondent John Miller also hinted that Ambassador Chris Stevens was partially at fault:
JOHN MILLER: ...[Y]ou've got an ambassador who wants to travel. It's September 11th. It's a symbolic day for threats. And this is very typical of the Diplomatic Security Service. They're a small agency with...a very limited number of people covering 450 outposts. And usually, there is (sic) two of them – or just a handful – in a high-threat place to cover a threat like that. When the ambassador says, I want to go from Tripoli to Benghazi, nobody gets to say, well, sir, that's a bad day for that. We can't let you do that. They just mount up and go. And this is part of that story.
Exactly three weeks earlier, on the August 13, 2013 edition of CBS This Morning, correspondent John Blackstone boosted Hillary Clinton's potential 2016 presidential run, and minimized the ongoing questions about her leadership before, during, and after the attack in Benghazi. For opposition, Blackstone merely noted that "a new ad, just released by the GOP, criticizes Clinton's handling of the terrorist attack in Benghazi", without further explaining the issue.
The full transcript of the Fred Burton segment from Tuesday's CBS This Morning:
NORAH O'DONNELL: Next week marks the first anniversary of the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. Four Americans were killed, including Ambassador Christopher Stevens.
[CBS News Graphic: "Inside Benghazi: Book Details Deadly U.S. Consulate Attack"]
GAYLE KING: For the first time, we hear from the agents assigned to protect Stevens in a new book detailing the assault. It's called 'Under Fire: The Untold Story of the Attack in Benghazi'. It's written by Fred Burton. He is a former diplomatic security agent, and a former State Department counter-terrorism deputy chief. He joins us, along with our senior correspondent – that would be John Miller, who's a former assistant FBI director. Good to see you both.
Fred Burton. I have to start with you, because I was on plane for ten hours yesterday, and I read your book from cover to cover-
FRED BURTON, CO-AUTHOR, "UNDER FIRE": Thank you-
KING: I have to say, I bugged the guy next to me – let me read you this part; let me read you this part. You know this job. You've done this job, so you how these guys were feeling. And at one point, you said, 'In this situation, there's no right or wrong decision – just the issue of reaction and survival.' So, really, take us inside that day – what happened that day – these really young guys.
BURTON: I think the politics of this story are – have been put over the top, and what I wanted focus on, Gayle, was the – the heroism of the agents – that were all very young – on the ground, in this very difficult environment, trying to do the best they possibly could, based upon the circumstances that were unfolding.
KING: But you point out this was not a ragtag team that came – came into the embassy that day. You said they were methodical, and they were systematic. These guys knew what they were doing.
BURTON: Absolutely. It was a very choreographed attack on the temporary facility, which was not up to physical security standards; which, obviously, has been discussed, as a result of the follow-on accountability review board by the State Department. But in essence, this is what diplomatic security service agents do. I investigated the last U.S. ambassador killed in the line of duty in 1988, which was Ambassador Arnie Raphel. He perished aboard Pak-1, which was the aircraft which killed the president of Pakistan. And I was all of about 24, 25-years-old at the time, and I remember just being greatly overwhelmed by circumstances. And I certainly didn't have the experience in my – in my mind, to do the job that – that it would have been a different story today if I'd gone out to do the same kind of case.
O'DONNELL: It is almost a one year later since this attack happened and these four Americans were killed. And yet, those responsible are still on the loose. Why haven't we been able to catch them? What do you believe is behind the hunt for them, and why they've been so elusive?
BURTON: Well, I personally don't believe that anybody will ever be captured and brought into a court of law to be prosecuted for this. I think the most probable outcome will be some sort of Predator drone strike on the suspects identified. It's a very hostile environment. There is no infrastructure in place, Norah, to capture these individuals. The Libyans do not have a FBI or a CIA, per se. This is a country that is like the wild, wild West-
O'DONNELL: Sure, sure-
CHARLIE ROSE: You talk about the politics of all this. But does this book and your understanding of it suggest that everybody knew it was a planned attack, and not a surprise arising out of a protest?
BURTON: Well, you look at this case, Charlie. What you have is the moment that the first round was fired, the agents that were there knew absolutely that this was a terrorist attack. That was the only outcome that they were dealing with at the moment-
ROSE: Right-
BURTON: Remember, that the counter-terrorism community is really not geared for decisions to be made at the highest level. So, there's a process that's in play; notifications are made; and, in essence, you have to have good contingency plans, so you have an appropriate response at that period of time.
KING: John what were the lessons learned in Benghazi, do you think, that will help protect other diplomats?
JOHN MILLER: Well, there's the formal essence, which will come out from the review board; and there are the informal lessons, and one of the reminders is that the ambassador is 'god'. And that is, you know, when you're in a hostile environment – the ambassador was popular there, and had operated in Benghazi before. But you've got a security package that is shrinking, and you've got an ambassador who wants to travel. It's September 11th. It's a symbolic day for threats. And this is very – this is very typical of the Diplomatic Security Service. They're a small agency with – with, you know, a very limited number of people covering 450 outposts. And usually, there is (sic) two of them – or just a handful – in a high-threat place to cover a threat like that. When the ambassador says, I want to go from Tripoli to Benghazi, nobody gets to say, well, sir, that's a bad day for that. We can't let you do that-
KING: Yes, yes-
MILLER: They just mount up and go. And this is part of that story.
KING: And the most touching thing was to remember Chris Stevens, Sean Smith, Tyrone Woods, and Glen Doherty. We'll be right back.
— Matthew Balan is a news analyst at the Media Research Center. You can follow him on Twitter here.
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Euro Peaks
by Sophy Roberts, published on 03/30/2010
In the Sixties and Seventies, alpine chic was at its vertiginous peak: Brigitte Bardot swished down the slopes with Gunther Sachs, the world's banking families took suites "for the season" and boarded les enfants in nearby finishing schools. For smart Americans, Switzerland and France were the place to go. Hollywood looked to Europe for glamour, sophistication, and chic. Elizabeth Taylor walked the streets of Gstaad wrapped in folds of mink, Audrey Hepburn made skiwear stylish in Charade, and Jackie O took the kids to Gstaad every Christmas holiday. But things began to change. A flurry of American resorts took hold, and while they may have lacked old-world charm they were efficient, easy to get to, and came with a wham-bam American can-do spirit. Instead of packing their equipment and decamping to Europe, Americans headed off to Aspen, Telluride, Vail, Jackson Hole, and Deer Valley.
While Americans may still prefer the proximity of the American resorts, there's nothing to match the thrill of Alpine skiing at its best—those 13th-century Alpine villages of Switzerland and France, Belle Epoque palace hotels, the quaint mountain restaurants in ramshackle chalets, haute cuisine, courtly service, beautiful people, and breathtaking terrain. And then there's the skiing itself: vast swaths of pristine backcountry runs dotted with iconographic Alpine peaks like Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn. "Once Americans experience skiing in Europe, they are always converted," says Pierre Gruneberg, since 1951 a ski instructor in the French resort of Courchevel.
But skiing in Europe can seem an insider's game, a complex (and frequently intimidating) scene. For starters, where do you begin? In our opinion, France and Switzerland afford the best all-around experience; Germany and Austria lack their style and sophistication, while Italy, surprisingly enough, lacks the requisite five-star hotels and chalets.
In Switzerland, expect grand palace hotels; in France, privately owned boutique hotels. France has one language barrier; Switzerland, sometimes three (in St. Moritz you'll hear German, Italian, and Romansh, the local dialect). Swiss service is precise; France's can be haughty. All said and told, a ski vacation in Switzerland will probably cost more than one in France. "In St. Moritz we sell only real fur," a sales assistant tells me as I finger a coat in Loro Piana.
In the end the choice depends on what you want: great skiing? Good restaurants? A place for you and the kids? Luxe hotels? Shopping? For 40 days and nights—seriously—we didn't just visit, we lived and skied the five most popular ski resorts on the entire continent: in France, Megève and Courchevel; in Switzerland, Gstaad, Zermatt, and St. Moritz.
Megève is a picture-postcard Haute Savoie village with jingling horse-drawn sleighs and an 13th-century bulb-shaped church tower. Its style is understated aristocratic French (regulars have included Hubert de Givenchy and the Rothschild clan). It's also among the country's gourmet capitals (all but a handful of the area's 91 restaurants serve only French cuisine). "If our guests go skiing, it's not at 8 a.m. but eleven, after taking time to have a very nice lunch," says Jocelyne Sibuet, Megève's principal hotelier.
The Sporting Life The nearby peaks are soft, undulating, and blanketed by stately firs. However, a lower-than-average altitude makes for unremarkable pistes (the European equivalent of "trails"), and Chamonix's extreme off-piste terrain is a one-hour drive away.
Excellent skiing coaches abound. Former French champion Frédéric Azzolin (33-4-50-21-49-51), for instance, is a pushy, fearless instructor. The best outfitter is Socquet Sports (33-4-50-21-03-84).
Where to Stay and Eat Everyone's favorite Alpine retreat is Les Fermes de Marie ($330-$910; 33-4-50-93-03-10; www.c-h-m.com), an unpretentious 71-room farmhouse-style hideaway that's owned by the Sibuet family. It also has a spa, three restaurants, a cozy bar. For a funkier alternative, try the Sibuets' Le Lodge Park ($325-$1,055; 33-4-50-93-05-03), which is outfitted like a Ralph Lauren hunting lodge, complete with antler stools. Le Lodge Park has a great energy—after 4 p.m. the lobby fills with Champagne-sipping thirtysomethings—but the rooms are small. If it's square footage you're after, book Le Fer à Cheval ($300-$350, including half board; 33-4-50-21-30-39; ), the resort's quiet, distinguished mainstay. Service is aloof but on target.
Chalet rentals are popular in these parts and the best have indoor pools, including La Ferme d'Hauteluce (one-week rental from $11,850; 33-4-50-93-03-10; www.c-h-m.com) and the spectacular all-wood Chalet Saint-Philippe (one-week rental from $18,480; 33-4-50-91-19-30).
The village of Megève is famous for its food. The Rothschilds, who began vacationing here in 1916, own five restaurants. The best, although not the most expensive, is La Taverne du Mont d'Arbo (33-4-50-21-03-53). Come for the veal, beef, and Pyrenean lamb grilled on an open fire. Jacques Megean (33-4-50-21-26-82) is an ode to the Provençal truffle. One bite of the fried scallops in truffle-infused black rice and you'll understand why accolades are heaped upon this Nantes-born chef. Our favorite restaurant is Emmanuel Renaut's Flocons de Sel (33-4-50-21-49-99). Here you'll find skate wrapped around buttered cabbage, scallops layered with truffles, and gossamer-light pastries. For an Alpine picnic, there's all sorts of takeout goods from Rémy Coste (33-4-50-93-26-12).
On the mountain, L'Auberge de la Côte 2000 (33-4-50-21-31-84) is posh and popular for Savoyard staples. L'Alpette (33-4-50-21-03-69), the Alps' oldest mountain restaurant, has the best views in Megève. Face au Mont-Blanc (33-4-50-21-06-51) does a fabulous steak, and the enchanting Le Radaz (33-4-50-58-94-44) is the perfect spot for a bolstering vin chaud.
Two restaurants in particular deserve to be singled out. The first is Dominique Méridol (33-6-09-90-30-29), belonging to the reclusive "cowboy chef" who lives with his 19 American bison at Domaine de la Sasse on Mount Joly, a 20-minute hike from Megève. Make reservations for one of Méridol's all-bison lunches and feast on meat prepared every which way, including saucisson, shaved tongue, steak, carpaccio, and tartare. The other restaurant is Marc Veyrat's three-star La Ferme de Mon Père (33-4-50-21-01-01; www.marcveyrat.fr), which put Megève on the gourmet map with its epic 15-course Menu Symphonie. Dishes are served atop beds of Alpine grasses, crocuses, and primroses. Turbot is drizzled with a pea-and-juniper purée, and langoustines come with wild herb "pills" and a cooking syringe with which jus can be injected into the crustacean's lightly frittered brains. Veyrat also rents gorgeous rooms in adjacent chalets: The splendorous Le Pêle and Le Seuilly are our favorites.
Insider Tips A pair of Fuseau ski pants from A. Allard (33-4-50-21-03-85) is always chic. And the traditional Savoyard housewares at Poil de Carotte (33-4-50-21-15-81) are wonderful.
After skiing, stop by Le Puck (33-4-50-21-06-61), a new brasserie beside the outdoor ice rink for a chocolat chaud. Or visit Le Cintra (33-4-50-21-02-60), a charming, cavernous hangout for jazz and a late-night brandy.
Nonskiers should go to the exceptionally good La Ferme de Beauté (33-4-50-93-03-10) for a mountain-herb facial with Geraldine or a massage with Jean-Pierre, who spends the other half of his year on St. Barths.
This is the St.-Tropez of the Alps: chic, ever-so fashionable (especially these days), but more relaxed than its snobbier Swiss neighbor, St. Moritz. The village itself may not be that beautiful, but the resort's location—on a stepped plateau—is awesome. Unlike St. Moritz, the atmosphere is genuinely inclusive: Though Courchevel is probably best suited to fashion-savvy urbanites, families will feel absolutely comfortable.
The Sporting Life The skiing is among the best you will find, with 372 miles of groomed slopes, great swaths of off-trail territory, and precipitous gullies (try the Grand Couloir), all served by a network of some 200 lifts.The resort's terrain—which boasts 81 miles of cross-country ski tracks—is four times the size of Vail, the largest North American resort. Because of its exceptional altitude, snowfall is generally more reliable than at other European resorts. There are 328 secure runs, including an excellent clutch of intermediate trails (we like the Piste des Chapelets and the Jerusalem Run). The Trois Vallées ski pass (six days for $225) allows you access to Méribel and Val Thorens as well as Courchevel.
For equipment to rent or buy, we particularly liked Skiset (33-4-79-08-24-09) and its ski-boot fitting service.
Courchevel has fine instructors as well: Pierre Gruneberg (33-4-79-08-10-63) makes a point of saying, "I'm a pro at teaching people who are very, very bad." Suzan and Ian Saunders (33-4-79-00-52-71) are Brits who specialize in courses for nervous skiers. More adventurous skiers should book James Gachet (33-4-79-38-18-40) or Stéphane Prost (33-4-79-08-58-07).
Where to Stay and Eat The number of superb hotels beats all other Alpine resorts. Our favorite is Le Byblos Courchevel ($840-$2,500, including half board; 33-4-79-00-98-00; www.byblos.com). Its cool, eclectic, chalet-style design is tweaked by eastern Mediterranean accents, including L'Oriental, a new Lebanese restaurant.
Le Mélézin ($580-$2,100; 33-4-79-08-01-33; www.amanresorts.com) is Amanresorts' Alpine-style offering. Despite its clean lines, oak parquet floors, and elegant, muted palette, we didn't think this 31-room hotel quite met the standard of its Asian sisters; the rooms are on the small side, and service can be inconsistent. Families should consider Le Kilimandjaro ($980-$3,000, including half board; 33-4-79-01-46-46; www.hotelkilimandjaro.com), a new contender on the scene with its vast two-bedroom suites and traditional Savoyard decor. Another alternative: the two four-bedroom apartments at Le Saint-Joseph ($5,370-$5,955 per night; 33-4-79-08-16-16; www.lesaintjoseph.com), replete with French antiques and fireplaces. Private chalets are scarce but Agence de la Loze (33-4-79-08-14-00; www.gsi-immobilier.com) can help you find one.
In Courchevel proper, Le Chabichou (33-4-79-08-00-55) is everyone's favorite Michelin-starred restaurant, but we thought the fish seemed as though it had taken a day too long to get up the mountain. Le Cæur d'Or at Le Kilimandjaro offers French gastronomic cooking from Gilles Hérard (a protégé of both Paul Bocuse and Alain Ducasse). Try the fattened hen of Bresse in vegetable and truffle broth or filet of beef Montbéliard, which comes with delicious spiced pears. The hip Le Grand Café (33-4-79-08-42-97) boasts an inventive, Eastern-inspired menu, and Chez Le Gaulois (33-4-79-08-03-99) is good for local mountain cheeses and Savoyard wines. For a perfect day trip, ski to the hamlet of Saint Marcel and book a table at La Bouitte (33-4-79-08-96-77), where chef-proprietor René Meilleur recently won a Michelin star. His food, served in a timbered chalet, strikes the perfect balance between rustic and elegant.
But as good as the above are, Le Cap Horn (33-4-79-08-35-21) is the must-book restaurant of Courchevel. Soak up the ambiance while enjoying a rotisserie chicken and a 1982 Pétrus.
Insider Tips Shopping here is uneventful. Instead, spend your après-ski hours, say, at Le Chalet de Pierres (33-4-79-08-18-61), which is a perfect spot for a splash of Champagne. Basha (33-4-79-08-28-91) is the best lounge-style haunt after hours (reserve the VIP booth).
For a day off the slopes, relax at the Byblos spa (33-4-79-08-25-82); just be sure to book well in advance. And for a break from the children, call Sarniguet Annaïk, a charming, trusted babysitter ($16 an hour; 33-6-81-43-76-11) who will come to your chalet or hotel.
Gstaad is all about glamour. This is Europe's original jet-set playground, where you can still watch Russian barons and gilded teenagers from Le Rosey (Switzerland's smartest private school) wander down the town's pretty promenade, en route to the local Hermès. Many of the students' parents own mega-chalets, and most are members of the Eagle's Club, a private mountain club on Wasserngrat peak. Service in Gstaad has traditionally been snobbish, but it is showing signs of loosening up, or at the very least becoming less smug, now that the resort is struggling against its more sportif competitors, like Zermatt.
Still, some things in Gstaad—thankfully—won't change anytime soon: A local council ruling dictates that all new construction must be in traditional chalet style, thereby ensuring that one of the prettiest farming valleys in all the Alps remains that way.
The Sporting Life Like Megève, Gstaad is low-altitude with a shorter, less reliable season than other Alpine resorts. However, only 60 percent of visitors ski; the rest come to eat, shop, and socialize. Lift queues are rare. Runs snake through sweet-smelling pine forests, and there's glacier skiing on nearby Des Diablerets. Extreme skiers will be frustrated, but for families it's perfect.
The best lift connections are from Schönried to St. Stephan. For hired gear, it's Hermenjat Sports (41-33-744-15-47). For snowboard lessons, call Pure Snowboard School (41-33-744-75-70), and for skiing lessons, it's Adolf Hauswirth (41-33-744-23-59).
Where to Stay and Eat In Gstaad most owners of chalets don't rent. The few chalets that are available can be had through Bach Immobilien (41-33-748-44-88). Otherwise, the place to stay is the Palace hotel ($715-$3,775; 41-33-748-50-00; www.palace.ch), the Magic Kingdom-like turreted castle overlooking the town. Ask for a room facing south (numbers 610 and 616 are especially good). Your best alternative is the Grand Hotel Park Gstaad ($417-$1,541; 41-33-748-98-00; www.grandhotelpark.ch); again, book facing south. Whether you are staying at his hotel or not, Andrea Scherz, the Palace's general manager, is your key to who's who in Gstaad.
The food here is surprisingly unpretentious and hearty. Chesery (41-33-744-24-51) is Gstaad's big-deal restaurant, but it's about to face some competition from Alain Ducasse's new Spoon des Neiges (41-33-748-79-78), a ten-minute drive from town. La Cave at Hotel Olden (41-33-744-34-44) is atmospheric, sexy, and good for an evening tête-a-tête. For lunch Italian-style, it's Rialto (41-33-744-34-74), the hot spot for people-watching on the promenade. For chalet provisions, Pernet (41-33-744-15-77) stocks everything.
If you want a mountaintop restaurant, you'd do best to ski quickly past the huge (and rude) Glacier 3000 and head for Refuge L'Espace (41-79-744-88-00). This rickety mountain hut sells simple snacks and hot soups, and the Champagne is good enough for Prince Albert of Monaco. The views of Mont Blanc, the Matterhorn, and Monte Rosa are stupendous. For something more relaxing, albeit with acres of gingham, ski on to Restaurant Chemi-Stube (41-33-722-22-40) for traditional Swiss rösti.
Insider Tips What would Gstaad be without shopping? It doesn't get much better—or more expensive. There's Hermès (41-33-744-43-21), Chopard (41-33-744-90-44), and Cartier (41-33-744-66-44), Lorenz Bach (41-33-744-68-78) and Bach's Bazaar (41-33-744-68-88) for Gucci, Ralph Lauren and Prada, and Fuhrer (41-33-744-47-00) for Cuban cigars.
After skiing (or shopping, for that matter), head to Charly's (41-33-744-15-44), where locals and contessas mix over mugs of hot chocolate. For a cool, lounge-style cocktail, make for Hush (41-33-748-15-00), which has just been opened by Geoffrey Moore (Roger "007" Moore's son), who was a student at Le Rosey. The signature cocktail is made with absinthe. For dancing into the small hours, it's the GreenGo nightclub at the Palace.
And for an unforgettable off-slope experience, book an Alpine balloon trip with Hans Büker (41-79-363-80-13) or a bespoke adventure—including an overnight stay in an igloo fitted out with silk sheets and sheepskin—through Gstaad's inimitable "fixers," Nik and Simon Buchs (41-79-744-88-00).
This ski village in southwest Switzerland is defined by a) its lack of cars and b) the awesome presence of the Matterhorn. The skiing is among the world's most beautiful and challenging. Enthusiasts rank Zermatt up there with Verbier, but unlike Verbier, German-speaking Zermatt is chic as well. It is also home to some fantastic hotels.
The Sporting Life Unlike Verbier, beginners can survive Zermatt. However, it's the intermediate to experienced skier who will most appreciate this well-groomed resort. For snowboarders, freeriding possibilities are limitless. Another bonus is Cervinia, a wide-sloped Italian resort at the other side of Klein Matterhorn, accessible on windless days. Zermatt's ski-school facilities are the best in the Alps, courtesy of Stoked (41-27-967-70-20), which has ski and snowboard divisions. Snowflakes Kids Club (41-27-967-70-20) is the Alps' best ski school for children. For heli-skiing, call Air Zermatt (41-27-966-86-86). And for Zermatt's best ski companion, contact Christian Meier (41-27-967-87-88), who owns Stoked. His satellite company, The Matterhorn Experience (41-27-967-70-20), customizes adventures for high-end clients.
Where to Stay and Eat The just-off-the-slopes Riffelalp Resort may boast a spectacular location but is best avoided: In our experience the staff was inexplicably, and conspicuously, unhelpful. Its polar opposite, the Grand Hotel Zermatterhof ($530-$1,350; 41-27-966-66-00; www.zermatt.ch/zermatterhof) has charming old-fashioned service and smallish but comfortable rooms (although the decor is strictly 1970s Swiss luxury). The Zermatterhof also has Nando (as he's known), the very proper Italian concierge, who will send personal notes to mountainside maitres d' to secure coveted tables.
Nearby Cæur des Alpes ($320-$480; 41-27-966-40-80; www.coeurdesalpes.ch) is a grade below in service but several above in style. Book the blond-wood and chrome-trimmed penthouse with its Philippe Starck bathtub. This 14-room hotel was conceived by local architect Heinz Julen, who is also responsible for the View House ($400-$510; 41-79-235-17-27; www.viewhouse.ch), four two-bedroom self-catering apartments with lots of space, light, and floor-to-ceiling views.
There's only one truly exceptional restaurant in the village: Rôtisserie La Broche at the Zermatterhof. Matterhorn Deli (41-27-967-25-32), however, is great for cheese, Champagne, meats, and specialities like truffles and boletuses. However, Zermatt has the best concentration of mountain restaurants in all of Switzerland. There's Fluhalp (41-27-967-25-97), with views of the Matterhorn. Ask for a cozy table inside the wood chalet and order one of the pasta dishes. Chez Vrony (41-27-967-25-52)—a traditional wooden barn with eclectic Belle Epoque-inspired interiors—epitomizes mountain chic. Book an outside table under the eaves and tuck into any of the seven different röstis or the house risotto, which comes studded with asparagus and artichokes. After skiing, take your mille-feuille with tea at Zum See (41-27-967-20-45), which is in an enchanting centuries-old village. Finish off with a fortifying shot of génépi (a cold, strongly alcoholic yarrow drink) at the convivial, snug Elsie's Bar (41-27-967-24-31).
But for the ultimate meal, round the Matterhorn and ski to the Italian resort of Cervinia; once there, linger over a lunch of wild-boar pappardelle at Châlet Etoile (39-0166-94-82-54). But don't relax too long; you need to get a lift back by 3:30 p.m., or it's a six-hour return taxi ride by way of Milan.
Insider Tips The shopping here is unremarkable, but the new Stoked Sports and Style (41-27-967-11-33) carries all the hip lines. For a skiing break, book an appointment with Susan McCutcheon, the "hot-handed" masseuse at the Clarins spa in the Hotel Mont Cervin (41-27-966-88-88).
Finally, take the Glacier Express (41-81-288-56-40) through the Alps to St. Moritz. This pretty, red-liveried train traverses 291 bridges and the Oberalp Pass at 6,670 feet on its seven-and-a-half-hour journey.
This southern Alps resort affords staggering views of the Engadine Valley and is considered the summit of Alpine chic. Today, the most venerable of old-world European resorts (the private Corviglia Ski Club counts the Aga Khan and Count Leopold von Bismarck among its members) also caters to rafts of the newly rich, especially Russians. "The original aristocrats are dying off," says Mario da Como, who has been the barman at Badrutt's Palace hotel for the past 41 years and never forgets a customer's name. As a result, the St. Moritz of today is glitzier, more accessible—and more Hollywood-heavy—than ever before. Traditionalists shouldn't despair, though—the earls still come, just fewer of them.
The Sporting Life St. Moritz can be bitterly cold in January, but its 6,000-foot altitude also makes for reliable conditions, with pistes deemed respectable enough to host last year's Alpine World Ski Championships. The majority of runs are only moderately challenging, but the off-trail possibilities are endless—and far superior to Aspen's. Hire gear from Ski Service (41-81-832-23-70), at the foot of the lifts.
St. Moritz is home to its share of wonderful skiing coaches. "I don't see myself as a ski instructor, but rather host, companion, and confidante," says John Webster (41-81-833-08-15), a sophisticated Australian and a brilliant ski instructor.
Where to Stay and Eat Badrutt's Palace ($565-$5,875; 888-7673-9663; 41-81-837-11-00; www.rosewoodhotels.com) is popular with skiing sultans. Its interior design may in places be tired, but this landmark palace makes up for its decor with its warmth and charm. In the restaurants, children wear suits and tiaras, and they learn how to eat a lobster properly at the hotel's etiquette classes. Giuseppe Pesenti, the head concierge, is the man to know if you want a chalet; the owners are his friends, so he's the first to hear when there's an opening. One more tip: Take advantage of Badrutt's "fly-bag" luggage service, which allows guests to check luggage from U.S. airports directly to St. Moritz. Book through the hotel a day in advance.
For a more discreet experience, try the distinguished Suvretta House ($600-$1,200, including half board; 41-81-836-36-36; www.suvrettahouse.ch), tucked away in a suburban neighborhood of private chalets. Ask for accommodations on the refurbished fourth floor or on the northeast side. The Kulm Hotel ($600-$3,000; 41-81-836-80-00; www.kulmhotel-stmoritz.ch) falls somewhere between Suvretta's privacy and Badrutt's ostentation. Its location, however—a short walk from the Corviglia lifts—beats both.
Chesa Veglia (41-81-837-28-00) is a 1658 chalet with four floors of nooks and crannies hiding a members' club, Swiss restaurant, pizzeria, and grill (the latter serving delectable châteaubriand and blinis loaded with Iranian caviar). For unpretentious, Michelin-starred food, visit Jöhri's Talvo (41-81-833-44-55). The fish dishes, like the cod with Alsatian sauerkraut, are much fresher than anywhere else we found in the Alps. And for a little people-watching with your dinner, book a meal at Le Relais, Badrutt's smart new all-rouge Asian eatery.
Mountainside, reserve a 12:30 p.m. window seat at La Marmite (41-81-833-63-55), the gourmet alternative from restaurant impresario Reto Mathis. El Paradiso (41-81-833-40-02) is also recommended, as is the new Piz Nair (41-81-833-08-75), where your simple bowl of pasta is enjoyed amid staggering, vertiginous views.
Insider Tips Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier, Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Hermès, Prada, Pucci: St. Moritz has it all. The best one-off boutiques include Peter Gautschi (41-81-833-31-58) for Cohiba cigars, including the coveted Trinidad (Castro's favorite). Jet Set (41-81-839-81-81) is the Kirna Zabête of St. Moritz (Chloé, Juicy Couture, and Jimmy Choo heels). Rebecca (41-81-833-00-06) stocks antique jewelry, including Deco bracelets and antique Fabergé.
Après ski, hunt down Glattfelder (41-81-837-39-39), a tiny caviar specialty restaurant on a village back street where the in crowd takes their afternoon hit of osciètre Malossol with a flute of Champagne in a hidden backroom café. At Badrutt's Renaissance Bar, a.k.a. Mario's Bar, watch patrons snap up $10,000 bottles of 1961 Château Latour Premier Grand Cru. King's Club (41-81-837-10-00), the resort's aging disco, is still going strong.
And for an unforgettable experience, the foolhardy might want to try St. Moritz's famous Cresta Run (41-81-833-31-17), a lethal tobogganing ice-pipe you negotiate headfirst and alone; most initiates end up flung out onto the bone-breaking ice. After a horse-drawn sleigh ride in the Engadine Valley, stop for lunch at the rustic Pensiun Crasta (41-81-826-53-92).
A Chalet of One's Own
Méribel in France and Verbier in Switzerland are the two best resorts for chalets, many of which are owned by English families. Both have excellent sports—Méribel is at the very heart of the Trois Vallées, and Verbier boasts a massive menu of glaciers, couloirs, and deep-powder bowls. However, both resorts lack decent restaurants, as chalet-goers pay for private chefs and tend to eat in.
High-end rentals are usually available by word of mouth or via Kit Harrison, one of your most essential contacts in the Alps. His company, DESCENT INTERNATIONAL (44-20-7384-3854; 44-20-7384-3864; www.descent.co.uk), has exclusive access to a carefully edited handful of nine properties that he staffs with hotel-level professionals, including chefs, drivers, and an English-speaking manager-concierge. Les Brames in Méribel (the neighboring resort to Courchevel in the Trois Vallées) has its own cinema and outdoor Jacuzzi. Septième Ciel in Verbier is a more modern chalet with floor-to-ceiling windows, double-height ceilings, and gorgeous views from the infinity-edge patio. For character, book the toasty four-bedroom Chalet Jinccs, also in Verbier, a chocolate-box cliché stuffed with cozy chairs, deep-pile carpets, open fires, and voluminous down comforters. All-inclusive rates (accommodations, staff, food, and beverages) range from $8,658 to $76,742 per week.
The other rental company we would recommend is SCOTT DUNN SKI (44-20-8682-5050; www.scottdunn.com), again British and with conspicuously good chalets in Courchevel and Val d'Isère, France (their flagship property is the four-floor Eagles Nest, which sleeps 12 and has an indoor pool). Scott Dunn specializes in families and maintains relationships with the top ski schools.
Traveler's Files
GETTING THERE Swiss (877-359-7947) and American Airlines (800-433-7300) fly direct to Geneva from JFK, and to Zurich from Los Angeles. Round-trip fares from JFK start at $300 (coach); $6,702 (business class). From Los Angeles, $376 (coach); $7,943 (business). Use Geneva to access Megève and Courchevel in France and Gstaad and Zermatt in Switzerland. For St. Moritz, fly into Zurich.
TRANSFERS For limousine transfers from the Geneva airport to your hotel, use Ambassador Limousine (41-22-731-92-70). You can also rent a vehicle from Hertz (800-654-3131), although we wouldn't—the traffic is hell and so, too, is parking. From Geneva it's 90 minutes to Megève, two hours 15 minutes to Courchevel, two hours to Gstaad, and three hours 30 minutes to Zermatt. From Zurich airport to St. Moritz, take the stunning four-hour, ten-minute train ride (41-81-833-52-52). Helicopter transfers and private planes are also available. Because of local snow and flight conditions, it is safest to book directly through your hotel or chalet; they will recommend their own trusted supplier.
WHEN TO GO Peak season falls over Christmas and New Year's. Early January is the Russian New Year, which means the Alps will be packed and are therefore best avoided. The slopes also teem during the European school holidays—usually the second and third weeks of February. The best time, with the most reliable snowfall, is the second half of January and early February, as well as March, although some runs in lower-altitude resorts can get icy.
SKI KIT Most Europeans rent their skis, so top equipment is available at competitive rates. We recommend you bring your own ski boots.
SKI PASSES Usually best purchased via your hotel's concierge, or at the lift station upon arrival. If your travel policy does not cover helicopter evacuations, be sure to take out rescue insurance when you buy your ski pass. Platinum and Centurion cardholders are covered.
SKI SCHOOLS AND INSTRUCTORS Book instructors well in advance. Per diem rates are around $200, instructor's tip about $20.
TRAIL RATING In Europe, trails from easiest to most challenging are labeled green, blue, red, and black. Green and blue are comparable to the American system; red roughly corresponds to the American single black diamond, and black to a double black diamond. In Switzerland and France you can ski beyond piste markers but are responsible for your own safety, so hire a guide for the first couple of days.
RESTAURANTS Reserve mountain restaurants the night before dining, important village restaurants before you arrive. In the evenings, Swiss restaurants tend to require smarter dress than the French.
CHILDREN Don't rely on the American resort-hotel model of "day care." Book babysitters via the concierge before arrival, or put the children in ski school (generally superior to those in the States).


Q. I'm curious why a company would chose to support the cause of HIV/AIDS, as opposed to other causes.
A. Kristine, on this front I can only speak from what I've seen and heard. I've never done cause marketing for an AIDS-related charity before. But I do work in a part of Boston where AIDS charities are very active and I, like most cause marketers, have followed the Product (RED) initiative with much interest.
That said, I think there are a variety of reasons why a company would support the cause of HIV/AIDS. First, thankfully, the stigma has dissipated around AIDS and there isn't the taboo I remember from the 80's and early 90's. In short, companies generally support mainstream causes and AIDS charities are now among them--especially ones that serve children with AIDS. Second, a company may support the cause of AIDS because they want to tap their loyalists, who here in Boston are active, committed and united in their support for the cause and the partners that support them. Third, the company may have a business or personal connection to the charity or one of its senior executives or a family member may have AIDS.
Q. To what extent have the cause-marketing partnerships between brands/companies and AIDS charities been successful?
A. Product (RED) is the most visible gold standard of AIDS charities with over $60 million raised from cause marketing pacts. Success has not come without controversy, however. Read about the downside here and here. There have been rewards and risks for all partners.
Q. How are the results measured and evaluated?
A. Nonprofits and for-profits engage in cause marketing because of the benefits to their organizations. In my organization, which is a hospital, we measure our cause marketing programs on what they have raised in dollars, how much they have elevated our profile in the community and how they have created other opportunities to raise money (like the introduction to a major individual donor or a corporate foundation). On the for-profit side, our partners evaluate their programs based on how well they drive sales, how popular they are with existing customers, how well they are received and executed by employees, how lucrative they are for the hospital, etc. I suspect that AIDS charities and their corporate partners evaluate their programs in similar ways.
Q. What are the pros and cons of engaging in a cause marketing partnership to support the AIDS cause?
A. You can learn all about the benefits of cause marketing by perusing my blog. I'm...ahem...pro-cause marketing. But as far as the pros and cons of specifically doing a cause marketing partnership for an AIDS cause, there isn't much difference from from any other cause. However, I do believe that because of Bono and the visibility of Product (RED), especially in major U.S. cities, AIDS charities are popular and trendy right now and the cause may resonate a bit more with retailers. Hard to say. The downside is that if those retailers have read more bad press about (RED) than good they may have a negative opinion about AIDS charities. In the end, people base their decisions on a lot of reasons. And it's for that reason you might want to peruse my section on cause sales.


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Sun World International LLC, a variety development and licensing company, has appointed Andrew Simpson as executive vice president/intellectual property.
Simpson, formerly a partner with Sun World's U.S.-based IP law firm, has been involved in developing the company's licensing business as well as its IP Portfolio for the past 35 years. He holds a degree in BSc Chemistry at Salford University, Manchester, England, a Juris Doctorate at Loyola Law School, Los Angeles and was admitted to the Californian Bar.
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With the wave of globalization in the later period of the last century, human economic and cultural activities across large geographical areas have brought about an opportunity to study the trends of human behavior. Due to the expansion of distance, social structures, based on individuals, companies, and countries, are more likely to be abstracted\cite{kumartrawling,liu2017balance,liu2017integrative}; this also makes abstract analysis more significant.

In the field of economics, there is an indicator to describe economic changes. What these indicators have in common is to use a small range of numbers to represent a wide range of economic trends\cite{wankel2009encyclopedia}. However, unlike the economy, although globalization has been widely discussed and advanced over the past few decades, there are no effective indicator for globalization. So, if we imitate one of the specific indicator in economics, the coincident indicator, can we find an indicator that describes the overall globalization trend from a partial perspective? As a composite of culture and economy, in the general understanding, the legal publication of movies is a result of globalization, especially for American culture\cite{pells2004modernism}. Since United States is undoubtedly the core and leader of last century's globalization, American film publishing can be a potential object which can satisfies the requirement.

In order to abstract the film industry, different individuals, companies, or even countries, as a integration of personality\cite{ruesch2017communication}, can be considered as nodes in the network, so the structure of the film industry can be simplified into objects that can be analyzed. If it is assumed that the impact of each single link through the movie is the same, each movie will represent a edge between them, which make analyzing such social networks possible since scientific statistics and calculations can be applied on the network\cite{scott2017social}. Despite analyzing the factors that affect the network, we can find out the rules of the film industry or social development through appropriate inductions and make conjectures with verified hypothesis and use such generic rules\cite{smith1977database} to reflect the movement of globalization. Such networks with theoretical basis and realistic applications have fared extremely well in indicating the globalization trend  \cite{costa2011analyzing}.

Globalization has existed since ancient times, but this analysis is most interested in  the behavior of movie publication from the 1980s because the film industry was gradually developed from the beginning of the last century\cite{thompson2003film}. In the last century, globalization slowed down due to the Cold War, but it began to flourish in the 1980s\cite{ritzer2019globalization}.

As another main character in globalization, China are also going to be one of the main objects in this analysis. Its network is set to check whether the property concluded from United States is able to apply to other cases. For example, it is expected that as China enrolled in globalization deeply, which shifted traditional interpersonal and international relationships in China\cite{yoshino2006social}, China also have the same behavior, but since China and United States enrolled into globalization at different times\cite{ritzer2019globalization}, if the film network can be used as an indicator of globalization, there should be a gap between their time.

In addition to descriptive words, since the property of networks is to be used as an indicator, mathematical proof is also needed. Since it is a comparison of a number to a series of numbers, it is reasonable to introduce the Wilcoxon test rather than typical paired t-test\cite{lowryconcepts}\cite{wilcoxon1945individual}.

\section*{Results}
When we briefly observed the trend of film publishing of United States in Figure \ref{Figure1}, it can be observed that the United States had a huge growth in 1982, and there was a small increase in 2000. Also, it is worth noting that in the remaining years, the percentage change is approaching zero.
\begin{figure}[hb]
\centering
\includegraphics[height=4.5cm,width=6.5cm]{US-X_boxplot}
\caption{\textbf{Box-plot of percentage change of the United States since 1980.} It can be seen that in 1982 and 2000, the distribution of data differed from the case where the other years were distributed around zero.}
\label{Figure2}
\end{figure}

In order to demonstrate the percentage change in the United States more intuitive, rather than using the ambiguous curve chart, box-plot, in Figure \ref{Figure2}, is applied to verify the fundamental observation described above. Therefore, after the United States 1982 film publications maintain a stable level in globalization since their film publication overlapped with other countries as the same degree. This fact may mean that as long as globalized, the relationship between the United States and rest of the world has not been reduced.

For confirming the degree of globalization of the United Sates, the absolute change of the United states is checked. As shown in Figure \ref{Figure3}, obviously, the number of publications in the United States has decreased several times after 1982. In other words, the prosperity of the film industry does not actually affect the degree of globalization. So, it should be said that this analysis is a good way to avoid the impact of the film industry recession as considering its network as a globalization indicator.
\begin{figure}[htb]
\centering
\includegraphics[height=4.5cm,width=6.5cm]{US_Absolute_increase}
\caption{\textbf{The absolute increase of the United States since 1980. }Can observe a huge decline around 1985 and a number of significant declines in the past fifteen years.}
\label{Figure3}
\end{figure}

After the preliminary thoughts are obtained through the observations and comparisons above, the mathematical proof needs to be considered. In this analysis, Wilcoxon test is applied to quantify the p-value of the data, which is average percentage change. As a result, data in year 1982 compared to that in rest years from 1980 to 2017, p-value is 0.0526 (<0.06); therefore, there exists a relevant significance.

When the same research method is used in another country, China, that benefits in globalization\cite{guthrie2012china}\cite{milanovic2016global}, the results coincident with general understanding can be generated. Specifically, when applying the same percentage formula for China's movies publishing network, there was, in Figure \ref{Figure1}, an obvious peak in 2000. Similarly, the box-plot in Figure \ref{Figure4} can demonstrate a more readable observation of its difference.
\begin{figure}[hb]
\centering
\includegraphics[height=4.5cm,width=6.5cm]{CN-X_boxplot}
\caption{\textbf{The absolute increase of China since 1980.}}
\label{Figure4}
\end{figure}
For the more rigorous mathematical meaning, the Wilcoxon test is also used on the average percentage change; in 2000, p-value of data compared to that in other years from 1980 to 2017 is 0.0526 (<0.06).

\section*{Discussion}
The brief method presented in this analysis is because, unlike the large number of mathematical applications in the economy\cite{ballard2004basic}, we have barely found articles that quantify the degree of globalization. Due to the lack of related research, the method used here still has many shortcomings since it is almost impossible to refer to previous studies.

The first limitation is that whether this method can be widely applied. This article only analyzes two typical countries since the United States and China are two countries that are vigorously enrolled in and benefited from globalization\cite{schaller2002united}, but it is unknown that whether is method is effective while applying it to other countries.

Despite the number of samples, the trend of these two countries is monotonous. If for a country that first involved in and then withdrew from globalization because of economic or political reasons, and this method clearly showing the growth and decline of degree of globalization, it will make the method more convincing. For example, Cuba, who used to be open but now resist to globalization\cite{baez2004state}, is probably a potential exemplar, but there is lack of its information.

In addition, in this article, the quantitative method we designed is based on a simple equation\eqref{1.1}. This is not a very clever equation, since it only avoid the error caused by the effect of different amounts of publication in the two countries.

Except the potential improvements in detail, there are still many room for improvement in how to describe globalization in mathematics. This article can be understood as detecting the change of \textsl{density} of globalization and how it differ from others, but, perhaps, there is a more complicated but more accurate way of calculating the degree of globalization.

Meanwhile, in the process of trying to find indicators of globalization, it should not be limited in movies network, which is, if using the similar definition in economy, more like a lagging indicator\cite{kirkpatrick2010technical}, since for studying some isolated countries such as North Korean, subordinate sections in economic or military areas are more likely to get sufficient data\cite{song1990rise}. Besides, multiple choices of indicators helps get more accurate results.

Furthermore, research should try hard to move lagging indicators to leading indicators, like the work in economy\cite{ringold2007american}. Since the lagging indicator like movies network barely has meaning except summary, the leading indicator, absolutely, can be used on economic or politics decisions.

\section*{Materials and Methods}

In this analysis, we focus on the publication of movies around the world and the data we use is based on the international movies' data base, which contains about four hundred thousand movies and is collected by IMDB.com, by using r-studio 1.1.453.

After simply dividing the films based on years, the further matrix can be produced as taking years as a parameter. Then we need to use the movie ID to unify the data, because IMDB provides each movie with a different local name in different countries, and they are connected by a unique ID.Then, for each year, create a matrix $M_{CountriesMatrix}$ with row names and column names which is the countries that have shown any movie in that year. In this matrix, count each entry once for any combination of countries of each movie in that year; for example, if a movie is published in country A and B, the entry of AB and BA will add one. Finally, store all $M_{CountriesMatrix}$ into a list $L_{CountryMatrix}$, which contains all fundamental information of analysis.

The diagonal in $M_{CountriesMatrix}$ represents the frequency of movies in relevant country. Recording the country names and corresponding frequency in a list $L_{CountriesTimes}$ each year; then, similarly, store them in a new list $L_{CountriesTimesEachYear}$. In the meantime, accumulate the frequency of movies of each country and record them in $T_{CountriesTimes}$. Choose the total frequency greater than a specific number, we can get a list of countries' names $L_{CountryList}$, which is the focus of this analysis since their frequency is large enough for having statistical meanings.

Since the frequency values of different countries vary greatly, a data indicating the degree of change is required. In order to avoid a situation where the denominator is zero and consider both countries in two sides of a link simultaneously, we introduced a formula to calculate the rate of change in the relationship between the two countries each year as following:
\[
\rho = \frac{\Delta X_{i} Y_{i}}{X_{i-1} Y_{i-1}}\label{1.1}\tag{1.1}
\]
Here $\Delta X_{i} Y_{i}$ means the number of publication increase between Country X and Y. $X_{i-1}, Y_{i-1}$ means number of movie publication in Country X and Y in previous year.

According to the above formula, for any country, we can deduce its $\rho$ with other countries in $L_{CountryList}$ each year. Then, choose a country that is more prominent in globalization, and based on the annual $\rho$  with other countries,  we can plot smooth curve graphs as Figure \ref{Figure1}.

Also, as we acquire the peaks along the time, for example, year 1982 and 2000 for the United States. First of all, we have to make clear that these two years clearly behave differently, so here we can simply use box-plot to describe the performance of different years clearer. After we get the two possible significant year 1982 and 2000, we expect to make a rigid proof that these two years are significant. Therefore, we apply Wilcoxon test here since we want to compare one number to a series of numbers. In addition, we use average $\rho$ of all countries in $L_{CountryList}$ rather than any single $\rho$ for avoiding the effect of extreme value. After applying Wilcoxon test, we take year 1982 as the beginning of expansion of globalization of the United States.

Finally, we take China's movies network as an application of the method used above to test whether the conclusions directly analyzed from the characteristics of the film network fit with the common sense of reality.

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TORRENCE STREAK ENDS AT POMONA (1 Viewer)
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After 27 Straight Round Wins, World Champ Loses in Top Fuel Final
POMONA, Calif. – Reigning World Champion Steve Torrence ran his Top Fuel winning streak to 27 straight rounds Monday before running afoul of veteran Doug Kalitta in the final round of the rain-postponed 59th annual Lucas Oil Winternationals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona.
Torrence, who won the last six races of the 2018 season, appeared fully capable of extending that streak after driving his Capco Contractors dragster to the No. 1 qualifying position at 3.657 seconds, just .002 of a second off his personal best, and breezing through the first three rounds.
In the final, though, his usually flawless Capco Contractors entry suffered a loss of traction that led to an engine failure that provided an opening for Kalitta, who slip through to win the season-opener for the second straight year. Kalitta won in 4.014 seconds at 269.29 miles per hour. Torrence was a tick better on the track at 4.008 but gave up a little at the starting line and that made the difference.
As a result, the 36-year-old Texas will move on to Phoenix in two weeks second in Mello Yello driver points, the first time he has not been No. 1 since last year's Winternationals.
"We win as a team and we lose as a team," said Torrence. "No excuses, we just got in a pedalfest with Doug and he won on a holeshot. Great race, but I'm already looking forward to going to Phoenix (for the Feb. 22-24 Magic Dry Arizona Nationals). We know we've got a good car, we ran good at Phoenix during testing and we'll just try to get back in the winners' circle when we get there.
"I'm so proud of these bad-to-the-bone Capco boys. Their blood, sweat and tears go into this team every day and that's what makes the difference."
The team's focus now will shift from trying to tie Tony Schumacher's record for consecutive Top Fuel victories to eclipsing the former champion's record for victories over three consecutive seasons. Schumacher won 26 races over the course of the 2007, 2008 and 2009 campaigns. Torrence has 19 tour victories since the start of the 2017 season.
The other Capco Contractors dragster, the one driven by Steve's dad, Billy, also fell to Kalitta in round two.
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59th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals:
Qualify – Steve Torrence, No. 1 at 3.657 seconds, 331.61 mph.
Round 1 – S. Torrence, 3.688 seconds, 330.96 mph, Steve Faria, 4.626 seconds, 263.18 mph.
Round 2 – S. Torrence, 3.678 seconds, 331.36 mph, advanced on a bye.
Semifinals – S. Torrence, 3.688 seconds, 329.50 mph, def. Mike Salinas, 3.687, 318.47 mph.
FINAL – Steve Torrence, 4.008 seconds, 240.25 mph, lost to Doug Kalitta, 4.014, 269.29 mph.
Qualify – Billy Torrence, No. 2 at 3.662, 326.79 mph.
Round 1 – B. Torrence, 4.103 seconds, 266.92 mph, def. Cameron Ferre, 7.368, 88.02 mph..
Round 2 – B. Torrence, 3.670 seconds, 331.04 mph, lost to Doug Kalitta, 3.716 seconds, 325.69
mph (margin of victory, .000 of a second).
2019 NHRA MELLO YELLO POINTS
(After 1 of 18 races leading into the Countdown to the Mello Yello Championship)
1. Doug Kalitta, Saline, Mich., Mac Tools dragster 117
2. Steve Torrence, Kilgore, Texas, Capco Contractors dragster 106
3. Mike Salinas, San Jose, Calif., Scrappers Racing dragster 75
4. Terry McMillen, Elkhart, Ind., Amalie Oil Intimigator dragster 72
5. Billy Torrence, Kilgore, Texas, Capco Contractors dragster 61
6. Austin Prock, Indianapolis, Ind., Rocky Mountain Twist dragster 52
6. Leah Pritchett, Danville, Ind., Sparkling Ice dragster 52
8. Brittany Force, Yorba Linda, Calif., Advance Auto Parts dragster 38
9. Antron Brown, Pittsboro, Ind., Matco Tools dragster 37
10. Richie Crampton, Brownsburg, Ind., DHL/Kalitta Air dragster 35
10. Scott Palmer, Cassville, Mo., Magic Dry Organic dragster 35
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Home❯Uncategorized ❯ Dr. Who Addresses the Phillies' Lineup Problems
Dr. Who Addresses the Phillies' Lineup Problems
Mike Frohwirth
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Dr. Who, courtesy of BBC America
The 1950s-style London police box materialized suddenly, disrupting the practicing Phillies. The Phillies were accustomed to interruptions, particularly during these informal practice sessions. The typical interruption was a mascot on an out-of-control ATV, careening throughout the field of play. Or a rogue saberist, who had infiltrated Citizens Bank Park in the continuing effort to educate Phillies' Manager Charlie Manuel on bullpen use. Obsolete British technology parking itself behind home plate, under the backstop? This was about as typical as an effective outing by Phillies' reliever Scott Mathieson.
Several players observe the scene, from behind the covered backstop. Dane Sardinha stands up from his crouch, confused by the activity behind him. A focused Cole Hamels hurls a cutter towards the plate, narrowly missing the burly catcher, but one-hopping the door of the police box. As if responding to the knock on the door, a dapperly-dressed man peeks out from the police box. He emerges, dressed in a jacket, a bow tie, and a straw hat. Seemingly oblivious to his surroundings, the man drops to a knee behind home plate, examines a handful of dirt, and flips it into the air.
BEN FRANCISCO: Who are you?
PETE ORR: What are you doing here?
DANE SARDINHA: What are you wearing on your head?
The stranger pulls a small brush from his jacket pocket, and wipes the dirt off of home plate. He turns and responds to the Phillies players.
STRANGER: Yes, I'm here to help, and it's a straw hat. Straw hats are cool.
The stranger hurries out to the pitcher's mound. He glances at Cole Hamels, picks up the rosin bag, and with an overexagerrated windup, throws the rosin bag into centerfield.
COLE HAMELS: That's not really how that works.
The stranger ambles up to Hamels, stopping inches from Hamels' face. He pulls a magnifying glass from his pocket, and stares at Hamels' face.
STRANGER(to Hamels): Don't worry, I'm a Doctor. (continues to hold the magnifying glass to Hamels' face) Just like the statue. (tilts the magnifying glass upward, directing it at Hamels' hat) That is the wrong letter.
Manager Charlie Manuel approaches the mound.
MANUEL: Is there something we can help you with?
DOCTOR: I'm here to help you. But first, what are you doing here?
MANUEL: Baseball?
DOCTOR: Yes. Baseball. Bo Belinsky. Cesar Geronimo. Six strikes and you're out! (raises his right arm in a spastic approximation of an umpire calling a strike)
MANUEL: Ok, then. What are you here to help us with?
DOCTOR: Of course. No time to dilly-dally. (The Doctor pulls a sonic screwdriver from his pocket, and begins to scan the air. The tool squeals loudly, and the Doctor sprints towards the Phillies' dugout. Manuel follows behind.)
DOCTOR: (swings the screwdriver around the dugout) How does everyone fit in here?
MANUEL: It's bigger on the inside.
DOCTOR: (nods knowingly, strides towards the Phillies' lineup card, which is posted on the wall, and scans it with the screwdriver) This. This is why I'm here. There is a rift here, a crack in the fabric of time. It's making the future and the past all wibbly-wobbly.
MANUEL: The bottom of the order is a bit of a black hole, but there's not much we can do about it.
DOCTOR: Make the bottom the top! (flips the lineup card)
MANUEL: That would make the rift even bigger.
DOCTOR: Separate the weak links! (Writes Orr into the second spot, Sardinha into the sixth spot)
MANUEL: The lineup is an infinite loop. We're better off with a strong part and weak part. Until we can change the players, there's gonna be a strong part and a weak part.
DOCTOR (yells, racing to the police box): DISREGARD ALL MY PREVIOUS THEORIES! (enters the police box, which disappears)
The 1950s-style London police box materialized suddenly, disrupting the practicing Phillies. The Phillies were accustomed to interruptions, particularly during these informal practice sessions. The typical interruption was one of the mascots on an out-of-control hovercraft, careening throughout the field of play. Or a rogue saberist, infiltrating Ashburn Field in the effort to find gainful employment with MLB's most progressive organization. Obsolete British technology parking itself behind home plate, under the backstop? This was about as typical as an ineffective outing by Phillies' reliever Craig Kimbrel.
Several players observe the scene, from behind the covered backstop. Brian Schneider stands up from his crouch, confused by the activity behind him. A focused Cole Hamels hurls a cutter towards the plate, narrowly missing the athletic catcher, but one-hopping the door of the police box. As if responding to the knock on the door, a dapperly-dressed man peeks out from the police box. He emerges, dressed in a jacket, a bow tie, and a red fez with the Phillies' logo. Seemingly oblivious to his surroundings, the man drops to a knee behind home plate, examines a handful of dirt, and flips it into the air.
DOMONIC BROWN: Who are you?
CHASE UTLEY: What are you doing here?
BRIAN SCHNEIDER: What are you wearing on your head?
The stranger races to the pitcher's mound, confronting Cole Hamels.
STRANGER (examines Hamels' hat with a magnifying glass): The letter "P."
The stranger hurls his flailing body to the Phillies' dugout, and begins scanning the posted Phillies' lineup with a sonic screwdriver. He smiles contently.
Manager Charlie Manuel lands several feet from the dugout, and switches his jet-pack to the off position.
MANUEL: Can I help you? And how did you keep that Phillies fez from the 1970s in such good condition?
STRANGER: I'm looking for Pete Orr.
MANUEL: Pete Orr? Well, you're looking in the wrong place. Try Washington.
STRANGER: In that case, I'm here for the ballgame! (awkwardly mimicks a swing of the bat)
MANUEL: Well, we've been sold out since before the team wore that fez, but if you get that thing off the field, I'll see what…
The door to the police box opens, and an individual wearing catcher's gear sticks his head out.
DANE SARDINHA: Doc! We have to go, it's the Cybermen!
STRANGER: Bugger.
The stranger races to the police box, entering just behind Phillies' starter Roy Halladay. The police box disappears.
MANUEL: Guess I'll be starting Lincecum on short rest again…
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Nella mitologia gallese Nisien (o Nissyen) è il figlio di Penarddun e Euroswydd, e fratello gemello di Efnisien.

Nel secondo ramo del Mabinogion, Brân il Benedetto, Branwen e Manawydan sono suoi fratellastri. Nisien ed Efnisien hanno personalità opposte: Nisien è tranquillo e generoso, mentre Efnisien è vendicativo e distruttivo.

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Gluten-Free Mediterranean Diet
A Weight-Loss Plan for Celiac Disease
Low-Fat Gluten Free Diet
Can You Eat Grains if You Have Wheat Allergies?
Symptoms of Gluten-Free Detox
"PubMed Health"; Celiac Disease - Sprue; January 2010
"Gastroenterology"; Dietary Guidelines and Implmentation for Celiac Disease; C. Kupper; April 2005
What Are the Phases of Withdrawal from Gluten?
Initial Symptoms of a Gluten-Free Lifestyle
Emotional Disturbances
Food Cravings
Written by Danielle C. Tworek
A recent diagnosis of celiac disease, wheat allergy or gluten intolerance may require you to consider a gluten-free diet. Adhering to such a strict eating plan can be quite challenging, often requiring the elimination of many common foods like bread, pasta, certain processed meats, cheeses and even some ice cream products. In addition to specific food restrictions, individuals pursuing a gluten-free diet may experience a variety of withdrawal symptoms, adding to the discomfort of the process.
It is vital to the health and well-being of celiac patients to maintain a gluten-free diet. It is important to recognize that while a gluten-free diet will have a positive impact on your health, it may be a difficult transition. Little scientific evidence exists to support these cases, but many website forums and threads exist for individuals reporting an experience of temporary withdrawal symptoms, similar to an alcoholic, when beginning a gluten-free diet. These may include depression, increased cravings for certain foods, irritability and mood swings. Most individuals report withdrawal symptoms lasting two to four weeks and seeing an overall improvement in well-being after this initial stage.
It is vital to the health and well-being of celiac patients to maintain a gluten-free diet.
Little scientific evidence exists to support these cases, but many website forums and threads exist for individuals reporting an experience of temporary withdrawal symptoms, similar to an alcoholic, when beginning a gluten-free diet.
Anecdotal evidence relays personal accounts of emotional disturbances in the initial stages of strict adherence to a gluten-free lifestyle. These include:
aggressive behavior
Books like "Dangerous Grains," by Dr. James Braly, M.D., describe personal experiences with these withdrawal symptoms. He states that the diet change impacts neurochemicals in the brain, resulting in temporary imbalances.
Other forums indicate the body will begin craving certain foods, much like other diets that eliminate specific foods. In this case, these foods are breads and other wheat-laced items. This symptom may be attributed to metabolic adjustments the body must make when you implement significant changes to your diet or physical activity. Your body's systems must reconfigure how to use the nutrients and energy you are or are not supplying.
Other forums indicate the body will begin craving certain foods, much like other diets that eliminate specific foods.
Your body's systems must reconfigure how to use the nutrients and energy you are or are not supplying.
One important side effect and fact to be aware of, discussed in a 2005 review in "Gastroenterology," is the reported increase in obesity in individuals who pursue a gluten-free diet following a celiac disease diagnosis 2. Dr. William Davis, a cardiologist and author of "Track Your Plaque," recommends a gluten-free lifestyle but cautions individuals not to view the diet as a cure-all for weight management. With all the gluten-free products on the market, celiacs and other individuals who pursue a gluten-free lifestyle tend to believe that as long as they are eating gluten-free, they are eating right. Much like fat-free cookies are not a license to eat the whole box, a "gluten-free" status does not grant a free pass either. Gluten-free diets should be followed while also adhering to a balanced, appropriately-portioned diet.
One important side effect and fact to be aware of, discussed in a 2005 review in "Gastroenterology," is the reported increase in obesity in individuals who pursue a gluten-free diet following a celiac disease diagnosis 2.
Dr. William Davis, a cardiologist and author of "Track Your Plaque," recommends a gluten-free lifestyle but cautions individuals not to view the diet as a cure-all for weight management.
Can a Gluten Free Diet Flatten the Stomach?
Hunt's Tomato Ketchup: Gluten-Free Information
Lucky Charms Cereal & Gluten
Gluten & Dairy-Free Diet for Kids
Does Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Contain Gluten?
The Gluten Syndrome: Adverse Reactions to Starting the Gluten Free Diet
Han Y, Chen W, Li P, Ye J. Association between coeliac disease and risk of any malignancy and gastrointestinal malignancy: A meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore). 2015;94(38):e1612. doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000001612
National Institutes of Health Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases National Resource Center. What people with celiac disease need to know about osteoporosis. Updated November 2018.
Caio G, Volta U, Sapone A, et al. Celiac disease: a comprehensive current review. BMC Med. 2019;17(1):142. Published 2019 Jul 23. doi:10.1186/s12916-019-1380-z
Igbinedion SO, Ansari J, Vasikaran A, et al. Non-celiac gluten sensitivity: All wheat attack is not celiac. World J Gastroenterol. 2017;23(40):7201–7210. doi:10.3748/wjg.v23.i40.7201
National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse. Lactose Intolerance.
Vici G, Belli L, Biondi M, Polzonetti V. Gluten free diet and nutrient deficiencies: A review. Clin Nutr. 2016;35(6):1236-1241. doi:10.1016/j.clnu.2016.05.002
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture. 2015 – 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. 8th Edition. December 2015.
Based in Florida, Danielle C. Tworek covers health news and medical topics for various online publications. She is a certified personal trainer with the National Academy of Sports Medicine, as well as a Schwinn indoor cycling instructor. Tworek holds a Bachelor of Science in human nutrition.


Dr Belsham has been in private practice in Johannesburg since 2000 and recently published his first book, What's the fuss about ADHD?
Dr Belsham has been a visiting consultant at the Johannesburg Parent and Child Counseling Centre for the past 15 years and is on the advisory board of Living and Loving magazine.
From 2001 to 2003 he worked in a consultant post in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of the Witwatersrand, as part of the postgraduate child psychiatry training programme. This entailed involvement in multidisciplinary child psychiatry teams and pioneering a child psychiatry clinic in the Orange Farm area.
Dr Belsham has published articles on a variety of subjects. He has delivered numerous presentations to various bodies, including academic meetings, educational groups, churches and schools. He has appeared on television, spoken on radio and written for magazines.
His special interests include early parenting, attachment, ADHD, childhood bipolar disorder, autism and anxiety disorders.
Dr Belsham is married with 4 children.