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Cardinal Lacroix thanks family for success
Looks forward to continue serving others
(Courtesy/Cardinal Lacroix)
Cardinal Lacroix shaking hands with Pope John Paul II
Gabriella Servello, News Editor
The newly created cardinal in Québec, Gérald Cyprien Lacroix, spoke with The Saint Anselm Crier to discuss his accomplishments and his view of the future of the Roman Catholic Church.
Born in Canada, Cardinal Lacroix emigrated with his family to the U.S. at age 8. He said he considers Manchester to be one of his many homes. For Cardinal Lacroix, the place he calls home changes frequently as his roles in the Church have required him to move often. He has lived in Colombia in South America, where he served as a missionary for nine years, and in Rome for several years as superior of his religious community.
"Where I hang my hat, I'm home," said Cardinal Lacroix.
Several weekends ago, from March 21 to 23, Cardinal Lacroix returned to Manchester and celebrated Mass at his home parish of nine years, Saint Anthony of Padua. The crowded church was filled with the familiar faces of family, friends, and former classmates.
"These people helped me become who I am," explained Cardinal Lacroix.
Cardinal Lacroix described his parish community as "a loving family" that gathers every Sunday. Even though there were over 900 people present at the Mass, Cardinal Lacroix said he knew the majority of them on an individual basis.
It is the familial quality of church gatherings that provides Cardinal Lacroix with hope for the Catholic Church.
"The Church has challenges, but look at what we can do."
Cardinal Lacroix believes that Catholics around the world need to renew their personal relationship with Jesus Christ in their lives. Through his roles as auxiliary bishop, archbishop, and now cardinal, this is precisely what Cardinal Lacroix has been aiming to accomplish.
"My mission is to share the Good News of the Gospel and help others encounter Jesus Christ."
Cardinal Lacroix emphasized that his new position draws him even closer to Jesus Christ, as the red in his robes symbolizes the blood that Jesus shed for the salvation of humanity.
"I'm proud to wear that and I hope and pray that I will be able to give my life to that others may have abundant life, the New Life in Jesus Christ."
In this post, Cardinal Lacroix will be available to serve the Holy Father, Pope Francis, whom he respects greatly. Of all of Pope Francis' qualities, Cardinal Lacroix admires most the simple life he leads.
"His simple lifestyle is quite an example…He is a breath of fresh air to the Church."
Cardinal Lacroix pointed to Pope Francis' confession in public a couple of weeks ago. This is unprecedented in the Church, and Cardinal Lacroix is most impressed by it.
Now that the Catholic Church has a pope who embodies the life of simplicity, Cardinal Lacroix wonders, "Will we be able to follow in his footsteps?"
Reflecting on his accomplishments in the Church, Cardinal Lacroix attributed a large portion of his success to his parents.
"My parents are number one for me…I am grateful the Lord has given us such wonderful parents."
Cardinal Lacroix explained how his parents, Brigitte and Raymond Lacroix, dedicated their lives to their children and the needs of their family. Beginning early on, they taught him and his siblings the importance of family, both immediate and extended, and their presence in every stage of life.
According to Cardinal Lacroix, his esteem for his parents and the life lessons he has learned from them very much resemble the sentiments expressed by Cardinal Roncali, who later became Pope John XXIII, in a letter he wrote to his parents.
Recently, there has been speculation that a North American might be elected to the papacy and that Cardinal Lacroix could be the one.
"We don't need to speculate because we have a pope – it would be disrespectful. Let's work with Pope Francis," responded Cardinal Lacroix.
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Heart arrhythmia is a condition where the rhythm of heart contraction becomes irregular. This can lead to the formation of blood clots with devastating consequences such as heart attack and stroke. However, despite its seriousness, heart arrhythmia is very little understood compared to other types of heart diseases. The genetic factors which cause the condition is not well known and there is very little medical treatment available to treat such conditions, the most common being surgery and artificial pacemakers. Therefore, heart arrhythmia patients often have to live with the condition and experience a decrease in quality of life and often need to undergo continuous and costly medical procedures due to common recurrence of the condition. Our research aims to improve the understanding of the genetic mechanism causing heart arrhythmia, and with this knowledge, we hope to contribute to the medical field in improving the diagnosis as well as treatment methods of heart arrhythmia.
The pacemaker is a group of cells in the heart which spontaneously generate small electrical current at a regular rhythm and propagate this current throughout the heart, causing its rhythmic contraction. If the pacemakers develops abnormally, the rhythm of heart contraction is affected, leading to different types of arrhythmia depending on which pacemaker is affected and the nature of the defect. To study how the pacemaker develops and functions, we use the zebrafish as a model organism due to its similarity in heart physiology and genetics to that of humans. Using a genomics approach, we will perform a study to elucidate the molecular mechanism underlying pacemaker development in the zebrafish, followed by initiating the groundworks for establishing the zebrafish as a model organism to study pacemakers function and diseases associated with their dysfunction. Besides identifying factors in common between human and zebrafish, our results will also suggest novel genetic factors with potential implications in heart arrhythmia. This knowledge is envisaged to contribute to future development of molecular diagnosis as well as inform the design of future clinical therapies for heart arrhythmia.
The project is carried-out within the First-TEAM programme of the Foundation for Polish Science and is co-financed from the European Union under the European Regional Development Fund.


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Imperial Medicine Blog
Author: John Tregoning
Can we save lives by deliberately infecting people?
John Tregoning
Department of Infectious Disease
In the middle of the pandemic, scientists intentionally infected healthy volunteers with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. John Tregoning, Reader in Respiratory Infections at the Department of Infectious Disease, explains why these experiments, and the volunteers who take part in them, are critical to modern medicine.
In early March 2021, in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, a surprising-sounding set of experiments were taking place. Researchers at Imperial College London (and separately at the University of Oxford) were deliberately infecting healthy volunteers with SARS-CoV-2. This was in fact the latest in a long line of controlled human infection studies – where volunteers are deliberately infected with an infectious pathogen under extremely controlled conditions.
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What is the new coronavirus (2019-nCoV) and what do we know about the outbreak so far?
This post was last updated on 31 January 2020
Dr John Tregoning (JT) from Imperial's Department of Infectious Disease spoke to the School of Public Health's Prof Steven Riley (SR) about the coronavirus outbreak that recently began in Wuhan, China.
Who has been working on the outbreak epidemiology at Imperial College London?
SR: I work as part of the MRC Centre for Global Infectious Disease Analysis and the Abdul Latif Jameel Institute for Disease and Emergency Analytics centre with Prof Neil Ferguson, Dr Natsuko Imai, Dr Ilaria Dorigatti, Dr Anne Cori Prof Christl Donnelly, Prof Azra Ghani and Dr Marc Baguelin.
So what is this new coronavirus?
SR: It is a viral infection that was first discovered in the Chinese city of Wuhan in 2019 that has been associated with a number of cases of pneumonia – an infection of the tissue in the lungs. You might see it being called '2019-nCoV', which stand for novel (or new) coronavirus. More information has been provided by the World Health Organisation. (more…)
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20 Years at Imperial: what have I learnt?
Marking 20 years since Dr John Tregoning arrived at Imperial College London as a PhD student, he reflects on what he's learnt over his career to date.
On 1 October 1999, I walked out of South Kensington tube station, fresh-faced and ready to start my PhD. 20 years later as I walk out of the same tube station to the same campus of the same university (still fresh-faced I like to think), the question is, have I learnt anything?
Spoiler alert – the answer is yes, but a guarded yes, from a staggeringly low starting point, like Marianas Trench low. Some of what I have learned is fairly niche and only useful if you work in a biomedical lab – like how to open a tightly screwed plastic tube with one hand whilst avoiding infecting yourself with influenza, some are a bit more generally applicable to having a career in science, especially if you are or want to run your own research group, and some grandiosely I think might be applicable to everyone.
Working in a university, this may be a bit unnecessary to point out, but education never ends: we are continually learning and evolving. Even if you were able to recall all the facts from school into adulthood it is likely that they are now either outdated or completely irrelevant to the work you do. We need to retrain: to become parents, to become managers, to change roles, to retire gracefully. And for these new roles, there is no pass/fail test to say how well you have done, it is all a bit woolly. So we need effective strategies to learn for life: both for ourselves and for the others – students, children, co-workers – that we might need to train. (more…)
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Nature wants you dead – here's how vaccines work to help keep us all alive
Dr John Tregoning takes us on a tour of vaccination's greatest successes, explaining how this incredible human achievement works to keep us all safer from disease – as long as we keep vaccinating ourselves and our families.
Nature wants you dead. Not just you, but your children and unborn children and everyone you have ever met.
It wants you to cough and sneeze and poop yourself into an early grave. If it can, it wants you your blood vessels to burst and pustules to explode all over your body. Put simply, Nature is trying to kill you.
And until relatively recently, it was really good at doing this. The average life expectancy of a human in 1900 was 31 years. I should already be dead.
But then science intervened with two critical innovations, clean water and vaccines, and changed everything. Clean water has had the biggest impact, but vaccines are a close second. (more…)
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Reducing, refining and replacing the use of animals is crucial to respiratory research
Dr John Tregoning explains how the use of animals in science is properly regulated and why it's so important to respiratory research, which could impact millions of lives.
Respiratory infection is one of the main causes of disease and death throughout the world, claiming 3 million deaths worldwide in 2016. The symptoms range from the mild (a runny nose) to the extremely serious (pneumonia, hospitalisation and respiratory failure). These infections have a large economic burden both directly in medical costs and indirectly in working days lost. They also represent a potential risk for causing major pandemics; one hundred years ago the 1918 flu outbreak led to the death of 50-100 million people, significantly more than the whole First World War. There is a clear need to understand why we get sick after respiratory infections and critically we need new drugs to reduce the burden of disease. For example, there is an urgent need for a new influenza vaccine that could prevent future pandemics. (more…)
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His job, her job: our kids
Dr (John) Tregoning and Dr (Charlie) Tregoning discuss roadblocks and solutions to equality in childcare.
We have as a couple, tried and sometimes succeeded but most often failed to share parenting fairly. Drawing from our own experience and a very shallow skim read of how to books, here are what we consider to be some of the major problems to equality at home as two working parents and some possible solutions. This is not to say every parent should go back to work; do what is best for your own family, but remember to be honest with yourself about what you really want and include yourself in the 'what is best for my family' calculation. (more…)
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After three years at the helm of Rocket Hatch, my wife Ana and I have decided to step down. We will remain in the Huntsville startup community focusing on our own ventures and careers. Matt Jones has stepped in as interim Executive Director, and with the help of the Rocket Hatch board, will be taking some time to chart the roadmap for the organization moving forward. I look forward to a new direction at Rocket Hatch and to supporting its efforts as time permits from my new position.
We officially announced the CO.STARTERS Get Started Workshop. This new program makes CO.STARTERS even more accessible and adaptable. Come in a journey of self-discovery and get the tools you need to validate your business idea in a supportive environment.
Alex Lavidge graciously accepted our invitation to keynote during the first Rocket Hatch company retreat. His talk, not only discussed an elegant model of startup ecosystem development, but also provided a compelling case for why it is imperative that we pursue developing our own.
Huntsville West and Rocket Hatch are expanding their partnership to support entrepreneurs in North Alabama with an incubator package for start-ups. Rocket Hatch, which offers the CO.STARTERS business accelerator program, is offering a $100 discount to all Huntsville West occupants, and Huntsville West is offering CO.STARTERS graduates a free month of coworking space.
Three Rocket Hatch-mentored startups got a total of $166,000 in funding from Alabama Launchpad, a program of the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama. These budding Huntsville businesses have been preparing for this competition since August as part of a high-growth startup mentoring program organized by Rocket Hatch.


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Marietta man, 88, reported missing
News Staff, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
An 88-year-old man who has dementia has been reported missing by his family, Marietta police said Tuesday night.
William Kemp Hall last spoke to his family by telephone on Sunday and hasn't been seen or heard from since.
Hall and his silver 1997 Dodge Caravan disappeared from his Windy Hill Road residence, police said. The vehicle has a damaged sliding door on the passenger side and Georgia licence plate PHY3564.
Hall is described as a 6-foot, 145-pound white male with blue eyes and white/gray hair. He has a thin mustache and is missing the fingernail on his left thumb, police said.
Anyone with information on Hall's whereabouts should contact the Marietta Police Department at 770-794-5300, the tip line at 770-794-6990, or Detective Shane Merritt at 770-794-5324.


Problems With Arizona Alimony Calculators.
An Arizona alimony calculator does not exist in Arizona. However, a formula for calculating alimony was created many years ago. The formula also suggested the length of time alimony should be awarded.
The formula was created to eliminate confusion regarding how much alimony a judge may award. It was also created to determine how long alimony should be paid. Before the calculation was created, there were large fluctuations in spousal support awards from judges.
An attorney in Tucson sent a letter to judges in Pima and Maricopa County. The letter contained a fictitious set of facts to judges. The judges were asked to comment on what they would order given those fake facts.
The responses from the Superior Court judges were anywhere from an award of lifetime spousal maintenance to no award of spousal maintenance. This created the desire to have some spousal maintenance guidelines. Guidelines would provide guidance on the amount and duration of alimony awards.
However, the Arizona Court of Appeals later ruled those guidelines have no legal effect in Arizona. The court ruled that the guidelines were not passed into law by the Arizona legislature. As a result, they were not the law in Arizona. Judges, therefore, could not rely upon the guidelines when ordering alimony.
Despite that fact, attorneys and judges seem to rely on the formula in resolving spousal maintenance cases in Arizona. So, the good news is there is some uniformity in calculating spousal maintenance awards.
The formula requires you to determine the difference between the spouses' incomes. Let's say one spouse earns $10,000.00 a month. The other spouse earns $3,000.00 a month. The difference in their earnings is $7,000.00 a month.
You take that $7,000.00 difference and give the lower-earning spouse anywhere between 15% to 25% of that difference. In this example, 15% of the difference would be $1,050.00 (15% of $7,000.00). Applying 25% to the difference would result in an award of $1,750.00 (25% of $7,000.00). So, the range for spousal maintenance would be somewhere between $1,050.00 to $1,750.00 a month.
The percentage chosen (between 15% and 25%) depends on many factors. One such factor is the length of the marriage. A longer marriage may result in gravitating to a higher percentage (i.e., closer to 25%). The standard of living during the marriage is another factor a court must consider.
The alimony calculation then needs to determine how long spousal maintenance should be paid. The formula provided the alimony award should be between 30% to 50% of the length of the marriage.
There are many factors affecting whether the duration should be closer to 30% or 50% of the length of the marriage.
This formula for calculating spousal maintenance is very simplistic. You cannot blindly rely upon the formula and should consult with an experienced Arizona alimony attorney.
The attorneys at Hildebrand Law, PC have handled many spousal maintenance cases. We will analyze all of the spousal maintenance factors to provide you with more accurate information regarding spousal maintenance in your case.
If you are the main financial provider in your household, you may be responsible for paying alimony to your spouse. Consequently, if you were a stay at home parent you may be entitled to alimony.
A.R.S. 25-319 gives many reasons a court may award alimony or refuse to award it. A spouse who has not worked for many years may be entitled to alimony. The Court of Appeals in Boyle vs. Boyle ruled a court may award alimony to a spouse who is working full time.
However, the court will also consider how much investment income that spouse will receive from the assets divided in the divorce. The investment return may affect a claim for alimony.
A spouse who otherwise may have been award alimony may have that claim denied. For example, a spouse who squandered a significant amount of money during the marriage may be denied alimony. At a minimum, it may lower the amount and/or duration of an alimony award.
There are other reasons a court may award spousal maintenance. The court will consider the length of the marriage. The court will consider if a spouse is too old to return to work.
A court may award alimony to a parent whose children are so young that parent should not work.
You can find various divorce alimony calculators online. They will ask for general information and will spit out numbers. These numbers do not consider the various factors a judge will consider. So, be very wary about relying on any online alimony calculators in Arizona.
The problem with alimony calculators is they do not give you an accurate answer regarding your entitlement to alimony. We suggest you simply ignore them.
Contact our experienced Phoenix and Scottsdale Arizona alimony attorneys at (480)305-8300 to discuss your Arizona alimony case.
Chris Hildebrand wrote this article about alimony calculators in Arizona. Chris is a divorce attorney at Hildebrand Law, PC. He has over 24 years of Arizona family law experience. He has received multiple awards, including US News and World Report "Top Arizona Divorce Attorneys", Phoenix Magazine "Top Divorce Law Firms", and Arizona Foothills Magazine "Best of the Valley" award. He believes the policies and procedures he uses to get his clients through a divorce should all be guided by the principles of honesty, integrity, and actually caring about what his clients are going through in a divorce.


Book Review of "Brides in the Sky: Stories and a Novella" by Cary Holladay.
In the title story, two women in 1850s Virginia marry brothers who promptly uproot them to follow the Oregon Trail west, until an unexpected shift of allegiance separates the sisters forever. Elsewhere in the book, a young boy's kidnapping ignites tensions in a sorority house; frontier figure Cynthia Ann Parker struggles upon her return to her birth community from the Comanche people with whom she's lived a full life; and in a metafictional twist, a gothic tale resonates in the present. In the novella, "A Thousand Stings," three sisters come of age in the 1960s over a long summer of small-town scandal and universal stakes.
These sounded fascinating, and this was the primary reason I requested this book. Of course, I've always been a fan of short stories and novellas, since the shorter forms mean that authors need to be far more concise and focused with their prose. More importantly, this form emphasizes the need for the writer to make some kind of point with their stories. Although most of Holladay's stories here seem to have some kind of a point, I'm a bit of two minds about this collection. On the one hand, while I generally enjoyed Holladay's writing here, I think my biggest problem with these stories was that I wasn't always sure what she was trying to say. This was particularly true with her novella, which felt more like a stream of consciousness journal entry than a story, particularly because the timeline was confusing, with the narrator referring back to things in her past, and then adding some foreshadowing of things in the future. In general, I'm not a fan of foreshadowing especially when I feel that what the narrator is telling us about something ahead of the timeline of the story, could be a spoiler.
Goodreads also said that these "short stories and novella that make up Brides in the Sky has sisterhood, in all its urgency and peril, at its heart. … These are just some of the lives, shaped by migrations, yearning, and the long shadows of myth, which Holladay creates." I can certainly agree with the migrations part, since it seems to me that the one thing that united all of these stories was about people getting separated from someone or taken away from something (hence the title of this review). Furthermore, Goodreads says that Holladay "crafts [these stories] with subtle humor, a stunning sense of place, and an unerring eye for character." This too I can mostly agree with, with the exception being that I'm not sure how "stunning" her sense of place was. In fact, in some of these stories, if Holladay hadn't said so, I might not have known where these stories were taking place or in which era they belonged.
Overall, I felt that the short stories were stronger than the novella, and I think that Holladay has found her niche with them, and should stick with that format. As I've already noted, the novella didn't work well for me, and the parts of it felt somewhat disjointed as well, with some chapters feeling more wholly formed than others. It was only after reading this collection that I went back to look at the title pages and found out that chapters from this novella had been published as short stories in different publications. This made perfect sense to me, and only reinforced my belief that Holladay's strongest writing comes out when she's limited to a shorter form.
All that said, I particularly enjoyed the titular story and "Interview with Etta Place, Sweetheart of the Sundance Kid," which I found to be very amusing, and the most engagingly written. All of this makes me want to recommend this book, but forewarn the readers that there are some inconsistencies here. That's why I'll give it three out of five stars, and hope that Holladay can polish her craft for any future collections she decides to publish.
Ohio University – Swallow Press will release "Brides in the Sky" by Cary Holladay on January 14, 2019. This book is available (via these affiliate links) from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo (Walmart) eBooks, eBooks, iTunes (iBook or audiobook), The Book Depository (free worldwide delivery), new or used from Better World Books (to promote libraries and world literary) and Alibris, as well as from an IndieBound store near you. I would like to thank the publishers for sending me an ARC of this novel via NetGalley.
I just LOVE your title and header. Really "hooked" me as one who thinks of nothing better than munch through chocolate with a book.
Happy New Year! 🙂 I found your post on Mostly Blogging New Year's Party. I love chocolate and reading, so I think I will be visiting your site again. 🙂 Based on your review, I think I am going to skip this one. Thank you for your review.
I'm not usually a fan of short stories. They tend to end just when I get really into the story. But if I'm looking for something to read in the future, I may give this book a try, since you've recommended it.


Order No. 5908, Portmahomack, Grey obelisk, Erected October 1921, DayBook 379.
Captain Budge is also commemorated on the Nigg War Memorial and the Tain War memorial.
From The Scotsman, Monday 14th November 1921.
The war memorial for the parish of Tarbat was unveiled by Col. Mackenzie of Ord. It is erected on a commanding site south of Portmahomack, and has a massive base and die, with polished granite tablets inscribed with the names of the 48 fallen belonging to the parish, surmounted by a tall, square obelisk bearing carved flag. The Rev. E. Fraser read the list of names, and the Rev. J. MacMorland offered the dedicatory prayer. Dr Pyle committed the memorial to the charge of the Parish Council.
"Killed in action on 12th March, Private John R.F. Matheson, 1st Battalion H.L.I., youngest son of the late Rev Dugald Matheson, Tarbat, Ross-shire, and beloved husband of B. Matheson, Foley Street, Port Arthur, Ontario."
"Mrs J.D. Ross, Portmahomack, has received the following from the chaplain of the 1st H.L.I. -"I much regret to have to tell you that your brother, Private J. Matheson, was killed on the morning of the 12th while he was gallantly carrying ammunition up to the firing line. He and another engaged in the same work met the same end.""
" youngest son of the late Rev Dugald Matheson, Ta?nat, Ross-shire"
It will be Tarbat. The lighthouse here is Tarbat Ness.
Grave ReferenceSec. G. Row F. Grave 9.
Son of Farquhar MacKenzie, and of Catherine MacKenzie (nee Munro), of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
"Private John Ewing, 1st Seaforth Highlanders, son of mr John Ewing, the headmaster of the public school, Pormahomack, was killed on May 1. He was 25 years of age. He was previously employed in the retail department of Messrs Mann, Bryars' drapery establishment, Glasgow."
Grave Reference: XVII. A. 29.
Additional Information: Son of John Ewing and Helen Anderson Ewing, of 5, Church St., Huntly, Aberdeenshire. Born at Portmahomack, Ross-shire.


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Q: Need to render a document data with mongoose referenced document data on react.js+redux It's a MERN+Redux project with mongoose.There are two schemas "User" and "Reader".A particular 'user' creates 'Readers'.Need to render the each 'Reader' along with the created 'user'.Backend is okay with the results when I checked by postman.'Reader' data can be rendered.But referenced user object can not be rendered on client page.Need a method to get extracted the referenced user object on client.
reader.js(model-backend)
const mongoose = require("mongoose");
const { Schema } = mongoose;

const ReaderSchema = new Schema({
  readerId: {
    type: Number,
    required: true,
  },
  availability: String,
  longitude: Number,
  latitude: Number,
  locationId: Number,
  date: { type: Date, default: Date.now },
  user: { type: mongoose.Schema.Types.ObjectId, ref: "user" },
});

module.exports = Reader = mongoose.model("reader", ReaderSchema);

user.js(model-backend)
const mongoose = require('mongoose');
const { Schema } = mongoose;

const UserSchema = new Schema({
  name: {
    type: String,
    required: true
  },
  email: {
    type: String,
    required: true,
    unique: true
  },
  password: {
    type: String,
    required: true
  },
    date: { type: Date, default: Date.now },
  });

  module.exports = User = mongoose.model('user', UserSchema);

readers.js(routes-backend)
// @route   GET api/readers
// @desc    Get all readers
// @access  Private
router.get('/', auth, async (req, res) => {
  try {
    const readers = await Reader.find().sort({date:-1}).populate('user','-password');

    if (!readers) {
      return res.status(400).json({ msg: 'There are no readers' });
    }

    res.json(readers);
  } catch (err) {
    console.error(err.message);
    res.status(500).send('Server Error');
  }
});

RederItem.jsx (frontend-react)
import React, { Fragment, useEffect } from "react";
import PropTypes from "prop-types";
import { connect } from "react-redux";
const ReaderItem = ({
  reader: {
    readerId,
    availability,
    longitude,
    latitude,
    locationId,
    date,
    user,
    //name,
    // _id,
     //email
     user:{  _id, name, email, __v },
  },

}) => {
  return (

          ReaderID:{readerId}

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  );
};

export default ReaderItem;

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successfully GET each reader data along with the created user on postman
Error when i render the referenced user object on client

A: add date to user in ReaderItem like this
const ReaderItem = ({
  reader: {
    readerId,
    availability,
    longitude,
    latitude,
    locationId,
    date,
    user,
    //name,
    // _id,
     //email
     user:{  _id, name, date, email, __v },
  },

})

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The stainless steel CF8 Y Strainer is a small device that removes a small amount of solid particles in the liquid, which can protect the normal operation of the equipment.
The stainless steel CF8 Y Strainer is a small device that removes a small amount of solid particles in the liquid, which can protect the normal operation of the equipment. When the fluid enters the filter cartridge with a certain size filter, the impurities are blocked, and the clean filtrate is filtered by the filter. The outlet is discharged. When cleaning is required, the detachable filter cartridge can be taken out and refilled after processing. Therefore, it is extremely convenient to use and maintain.
The pipeline filter is a small device that removes a small amount of solid particles in the liquid. It protects the normal operation of compressors, pumps, meters and other equipment. When the fluid enters the filter cartridge with a certain size filter, its impurities are blocked and cleaned. The filtrate is discharged from the filter outlet. When cleaning is required, the detachable filter cartridge can be taken out and refilled after processing. Therefore, it is extremely convenient to use and maintain. The filter has the advantages of compact structure, large filtering capacity, small pressure loss, wide application range, convenient maintenance and low price.
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Following on the trailer for Xmen Days of Future Past, I thought it might be fun to do the similar treatment for The Hobbit as they have almost similar characteristic for the narrative voice. So I decided to create my own interpretation of The Hobbit trailer if it were in a much darker tone.
This is just a fan made trailer - No Copyright Infringement Intended.
A wise person once told me what differentiate a great animators from good animators, and I believe this is not just for animators, but all artist in general. It's about MINDSET!
A lot of animators just doing their shot just for the sake of it, because it's a job. I must admit I have experienced that before, I get so tired of working and working and when you get burned out, you tend to feel like throwing your brain out of the window. But a great artist never feels like they're just doing their work day in day out and expect to clock in, do their job and by the end of the day, go home to work on their personal project or one that they more passionate about. It's wrong people!
Your job is the one you should have most passionate about! A great animators and storytellers always try to push himself, and always wishing that their shot is the most beautiful, the most polished, and the most creative they could possibly do for that particular moment. It's not about the next shot, a lot of them always think, if only I have a better shot, or I will do it better on the next shot; there is no next shot! It's the one you currently working is what matters.
Don't do it for your boss, or the director, or clients. But do it for yourself, do it for the audience. So when they sees it, they don't see, ah..it's just a person doing a job, but it comes from a beautiful performer and it resonates in their heart.
When you have a mindset of a great artist then you should, and only then become a great artist. Now this is a reminder for all of us artists, it certainly as well as for me to always push yourself. Do the job you're afraid of, only then you can grow and moving forward, and further toward the one you probably dreaming of.


PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pirates pitching sensation Jameson Taillon is opening up about his battle with testicular cancer, and at the same time, he's promoting a new venture to help other young cancer patients fight back like he did.
Taillon found out he had cancer last May after he discovered a lump where he didn't expect to find one.
Taillon went straight to the doctor who diagnosed testicular cancer, which is rare in someone his age — he was just 26 at the time. Just a few days after diagnosis, Taillon had surgery. He returned to the pitcher's mound less than three weeks after the operation and told Heather his prognosis is now good.
"My tests, my blood work, my CT scans, everything's showing great signs. I'm fully healthy right now," he said.
Even before he finished treatment, Taillon said he was thinking about ways he could help other young cancer patients.
Calling himself "super passionate" about coffee (he says teammates always ask him the best place to get coffee when the team is on the road), Taillon decided to invent his own coffee blend.
It's now being sold at Taillon's favorite coffee house, "Commonplace Coffee" with four locations in Pittsburgh and three in Indiana County. Proceeds benefit "Lending Hearts" a local charity that supports young adults and teenagers with cancer.
As the new coffee blend takes off, Taillon is also hoping that speaking openly about the difficult topic of testicular cancer will encourage other men to pay attention to the symptoms.
"I think guys have a tendency to not talk about it. It's an awkward part of the body to talk about and bring to the attention of doctors. But it can save lives and it can help people," Taillon said.


When we laugh we truly connect with who we are.
The first sounds we uttered as a baby were our primary means of communication together with, for the majority of us, smiles (as young as 3 weeks old!) and laughter. Laughter makes everybody feel good. It brings us back to the "here and now". It liberates us and produces a cascade of feel good hormones in the body.
Can you fake it? Oh yes, you can!!!
As a matter of fact this is the way a class starts, with gentle exercises which are based on breathing and connecting to laughter (real or fake). The scientific evidence that the brain cannot differentiate between what is real or fake is one of the basic principles of Laughter Yoga. "Fake it, fake it until you make it" is the motto.
Before no time you will experience real laughter for no reason.
These will happily be delivered on request. Please contact me for further information.
We all know that a happy employee will perform better!!
Treat your staff to 45 mns to an hour (or more) of healthy fun.
You would like a group to start Laughter Yoga where you live?
What is Laughter yoga about?
What happens in a Laughter yoga session?
What are the health benefits of laughter yoga?
Are there any contra-indications to Laughter Yoga?


I have been away in Boracay last week and just came back.. I have tons and tons of photos but here's a little short post on photos taken there… Will update more when I have a bit more time.. and have recuperated….
nice photos 🙂 may i know when did you travel to Boracay?


Brushing our hands across the plastic polycarbonate body of the beloved Samsung Galaxy S III, there's no denying it has a very natural and slick feel. On the other hand, though, we can only imagine what kind of damage it'll incur if we were to drop it onto the hard pavement. Worse yet, the unspeakable damage that occurs if it somehow plunges into a deep puddle of water – accidentally of course! Combating those unlucky events, among others too, there's the Seidio OBEX Waterproof Samsung Galaxy S III Case, which aims to protect and shield the renowned smartphone from nearly all accidents.
First and foremost, we have to admit that there is some serious work needed in getting the smartphone to fit into the case. In fact, you'll need a coin of some sort to pry apart the two pieces that make up the case. Once it's fitted, the handset is completely guarded from the outside world – thus, giving it the durability and ruggedness needed to combat some of our everyday misfortunes. At the same time, though, the sleek looking handset is transformed into one hefty looking fella that's more than oversized to our liking. With the added size and weight, it's definitely something that prominently protrudes from our pockets. However, the more you think about it, the compromise is made there to soundly protect it.
Featuring military standard 810G, the case protects the handset from 6-foot drops at multiple angles – meaning, if you drop it onto the concrete sidewalk by accident, it's certain to survive. Concurrently, the Seidio OBEX case meets the IP68 criterion to protect it from splashes and water submersion. So much so, it's noted as being protected from complete submersion for 30 minutes in up to 1 meter of water. Of course, with the aid of the o-ring around the outline of the inner case and its covers for the microUSB port and headset jack, we're able to witness for ourselves its waterproof aspect.
If you can somehow overlook the beastly look of the handset with the case on, you'll certainly appreciate the impenetrable aspect of the Seidio OBEX Waterproof Samsung Galaxy S III Case. Needless to say, you get peace of mind with this $80 accessory.
Awesome for underwater photography if it had a better depth rating.
what about a Toiletproof case?
Submersion up to a meter...how deep are your toilets lol?


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To obtain the early bird discount, please use the code word EARLYBIRD in your PayPal registration to receive the $50 discount up until 30 days (11:59 PM, August 21, 2019, Pacific time, US) prior to the start date of the workshop.
21 CEs have been pre-approved for Marriage and Family Therapists, Nurses, and Counselors, but need to be requested in writing at least 10 days prior to the training. To receive CEs, both EFT Level 1 and 2 must be taken together. See below for further licensure and state details. Approved CEs are an additional $25 that can be paid at the door.
Learn the Art and Science of EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques or "The Tapping Technique") in this EFT workshop and join millions worldwide who are learning this life-changing technique. EFT, commonly referred to as Tapping, has gained rapid popularity because it has been demonstrated to quickly and effectively resolve dysfunctional feelings, thoughts, behaviors and beliefs which can lead to challenges in relationships, health, work and more. Basically, if there are negative emotions and stress involved, EFT may well be able to resolve those aspects that can lead to significant relief and ease in one's life. Learn to implement this powerful mind-body approach which is supported by peer-reviewed research, drawing from the fields of interpersonal neurobiology, neuroplasticity models and the field of epigenetics.
If you are ready to transform your health, your relationships and your vision of who you truly are, then come join us to learn EFT Tapping techniques. If your life is grounded in being of service to others, then EFT will quickly become your tool of choice. Whether you are curious about EFT for self-help or you are in the healing/helping professions, this training will give you confidence in the art of its delivery. From the professional working with clients to the laymen looking for self-application, everyone walks away having the skills to succeed with this extraordinary healing modality.
The preparation for the EFT Level 1 includes approximately 3 hours of advance work, including watching several short online videos and the reading of 2 articles that explore both the history of EFT and the scientific premises for how EFT works. Note that last minute signups will not be allowed without contacting us due to this requirement.
EFT Level 1, The Basics, is the foundation of any EFT training. It covers the core aspects of EFT with a focus on how you can use tapping as a self help tool and how to teach your clients how to apply it as a self-regulating technique. Learn how to apply EFT for issues related to physical symptoms, for cravings and addictions and more. See below for an outline of materials covered.
Participants who take this program will be issued a Certificate of Attendance that they have completed EFT Level 1. This is the first step along the path to obtain Certified EFT Practitioner through AAMET, but should not be put forth as a certification in itself.
The two-day EFT Level 2 workshop is designed for those practitioners who have taken the pre-requisite EFT Level 1 and are either in practice or preparing to be and will be able to apply EFT when working with clients. This may include but not be limited to social workers, counselors, therapists, health care practitioners, life coaches and those who may be wishing to pursue EFT certification.
It reviews and expands upon the basic aspects of the Art and Science of EFT taught in the EFT 1 course. Additional techniques are taught to expand your repertoire and offer skillful and effective ways of working with different client populations and expanding your ability to work with deeper issues. Of course, as in all EFT Tapping Training workshops, new material is presented using a variety of learning styles including partnered teaching methods, demonstrations, paired and small group experiential applications, video examples and more to ensure that no one walks away without fully understanding everything that is taught. Most importantly, this EFT Level 2 workshop will hone your practice skills. Greater attention and time will be spent on personal observation to assist you in mastering the techniques learned. Enhanced instruction on asking key questions for uncovering core issues will be provided.
Participants who take this program will be issued a Certificate of Attendance that they have completed EFT Level 2. This is the second instructional step along the certification path for AAMET Accredited Certified EFT Practitioner, but should not be put forth as a certification in itself.
For the combination three day Level 1 and 2 combined training, the tuition is $749 ($699 early bird special if purchased 30 days prior to the workshop start date). Both EFT Levels 1 and 2 are pre-requisites for AAMET EFT certification.
Both EFT Level 1 and 2 training courses begin promptly at 9 am with registration beginning at 8:30 am. A 15 minute break is provided in the morning and afternoon. A 90 minute lunch break is offered beginning at approximately 12:30 pm. The class ends each day at 6 pm.
Alina Frank and Dr Craig Weiner have taught and mentored thousands of individuals and professionals throughout the North America and Europe and are sought after speakers and presenters in the field of EFT instruction and EFT practice development and are AAMET Accredited Master Trainers and AAMET Supervising Mentors.
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In Alashan, a remote region of grassland or steppe in the Mongolian Autonomous Region of China, the desert is growing by 1000 square kilometres per year. Fifty years ago there were 50 springs in the area, three rivers and 800 small lakes. Today sand dunes roll across the plain and the springs, rivers and most of the lakes are gone. This Earth Report travels to Alashan to find out what has gone so drastically wrong over so short a time, and to see what the Chinese authorities and development agencies are doing to draw a line in the sand.


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FinReg Roundup Vol 2, No 2
Client Alerts/Reports March 2021
As we head into the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, we can see the light at the end of the socially distanced tunnel, with the roll-out of three very effective vaccines and the potential for at least two other promising ones on the horizon. March also brought good news for businesses seeking loans from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and those that may qualify for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program. We also have new developments in the move toward the mothballing of LIBOR (the London Interbank Offered Rate) as the benchmark interest rate for financing agreements around the world. And, in a significant development without much fanfare, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has clarified that sex discrimination includes discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
PPP Application Period Extended and Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Program to Launch
Schedule and Guidance Released for Transition From LIBOR to New Global Benchmark
CFPB Rule Clarifies Sex Discrimination Includes Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity
There are a few pieces of good news for businesses interested in PPP loans and the SVOG program.
With the March 31 deadline for new PPP loans quickly approaching, Congress has passed the PPP Extension Act of 2021. The Small Business Administration (SBA) will accept PPP applications from lenders through May 31, and has until June 30 to process all submitted applications. Funding for the PPP has also been extended until June 30.
Applicants should note that the application period ends on June 1, not June 30, as has been sometimes reported, and that the June 1 deadline is the deadline for lenders to submit applications to the SBA, not for borrowers to submit applications to lenders. Borrowers that may qualify for first- or second-draw PPP loans will want to continue moving forward as rapidly as possible in applying for the loan, as the 60-day extension will pass quickly, and lenders need time to review applications before submitting them to the SBA.
More than four months after its creation, the SVOG program is set to launch April 8. The SBA has been releasing information on the program in small bits, including FAQs that are updated from time to time (the current version is the seventh version), guides on documents that may be required for the application, and even video tutorials. Most recently, the SBA officially published the rules for applying for and the awarding of SVOG grants. The documentation requirements are lengthy and substantive, and applicants are also required to open an account on SAM.gov, which can take some time as well.
In another notable development, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which was signed into law on March 11, modified the SVOG program so that eligible entities can apply for both a PPP loan and an SVOG. The amount of any PPP loan will be deducted from the amount of the SVOG. This is a welcome change, as the extended rollout time of the SVOG was forcing some small businesses to forgo applying for a PPP loan in the hope that they would be found eligible for an SVOG. The extension now allows businesses to "dual track" regulations, which we highly recommend.
Both the PPP and the SVOG continue to be fluid. Unlike the PPP, which was an expansion of the existing SBA 7(a) loan program, the SVOG program is entirely new. Given the diverse nature of entities that may be eligible for the SVOG, and the many fact-specific differences between such entities, additional SBA guidance as the SVOG application process commences is expected.
LIBOR, the set of benchmark interest rates at which major global banks lend to each other, has historically been used as a reference rate for a wide array of contracts in the financial services market, from sophisticated syndicated loan agreements and commercial loans to residential mortgages and consumer financing.
Intercontinental Exchange Benchmark Administration Limited (IBA), the authorized and regulated administrator of LIBOR, has announced the schedule for retiring this global benchmark for lenders, which calls for the use of certain LIBOR benchmarks to end by Dec. 31 and others to continue through June 2023. The Federal Reserve Board followed the IBA's announcement of the schedule for discontinuing LIBOR with a confirmation that the announcement triggered the beginning of the transition process and resulting obligations by market participants. The Fed also announced guidance for examiners to use in evaluating whether firms are adequately prepared for the transition.
The need to transfer from LIBOR arises from the discovery of an international scheme involving multiple banks to manipulate LIBOR rates that has eroded the benchmark's credibility and spurred calls for its replacement.
IBA stated in its March 5 announcement that most LIBOR settings will either cease to be provided by any administrator or will no longer be representative by the end of 2021. This deadline applies to all British pound, euro, Swiss franc and Japanese yen LIBOR settings, as well as one-week and two-month U.S. dollar LIBOR settings. The remaining USD LIBOR settings, which are more widely used in the United States, will end on June 30, 2023. The Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) is set to replace LIBOR.
In anticipation of the transition away from LIBOR, the Federal Reserve Board formed the Alternative Reference Rates Committee (ARRC), which has prepared language for market participants to use in their agreements that addresses the shift from LIBOR to SOFR. According to the ARRC's recommended language, one of the triggers for a "Benchmark Transition Event" is a public statement by the administrator of a benchmark announcing that the administrator has ceased or will cease to provide the benchmark.
The purpose of a Benchmark Transition Event is to establish the beginning of the transition process. The ARRC confirmed on March 9 that IBA's March 5 announcement and a similar announcement by the United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) constituted a Benchmark Transition Event with respect to all USD LIBOR settings, setting in motion obligations for market participants, lenders in bilateral loans and agents in syndicated loans. (Read our alert on the most recent LIBOR developments and their impact here.)
The Federal Reserve Board in March also issued guidance for examiners reviewing the transition plans of firms supervised by the Federal Reserve. According to this guidance, examiners should assess six key aspects of all transition efforts: transition planning, financial exposure measurement and risk assessment, operational preparedness and controls, legal contract preparedness, communication, and oversight.
In recent remarks at an ARRC symposium, Randal Quarles, the Fed's vice chair for bank supervision, noted that despite LIBOR's planned sooner-rather-than-later retirement, the use of USD LIBOR as a reference rate had actually increased over the past three years and cautioned that market participants "should be aware of the intense supervisory focus we are placing on their transition, and especially on their plans to end issuance of new contracts by year-end."
The CFPB has clarified that the prohibition on sexual discrimination against credit applicants under two federal anti-discrimination regulations also includes sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination.
In an Interpretive Rule issued on March 9, the CFPB said the prohibitions in the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) and Regulation B also encompass "discrimination based on actual or perceived nonconformity with sex-based or gender-based stereotypes and discrimination based on an applicant's associations."
The ECOA prohibits credit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or because the applicant receives public assistance, and Regulation B protects applicants from discrimination in any aspect of a credit transaction.
The CFPB issued the Interpretive Rule in response to the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark decision in Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia, holding that the ban on sexual discrimination in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 encompasses discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
In issuing this Interpretive Rule, the CFPB is breaking new ground on anti-discrimination policies for lenders. While critics say these policymaking decisions are an end run around Congress and its legislative powers, issuing Interpretive Rules is within the scope of the CFPB's authority.
Click here to download a PDF of the full alert.
Client Alerts/Reports California Commercial Financial Law Regulations About to Take Effect—What You Need to Know
Client Alerts/Reports FinReg Round-Up Vol 3, No 5
Client Alerts/Reports Second Circuit Reverses Ruling, Says Mistaken $500 Million Wire Transfer Paying Off Revlon Loan Must Be Returned
Firm Produced COVID-19 Accelerates Financial Technology Innovation


Why is it that only part of the world can escape being force fed things they don't want to eat? Two-thirds of European Union's countries have opted out on GMO crops in accordance with the choices left to them following the EU's FESA ruling on their safety several months ago. The rest of the 28 countries in the EU aren't likely to follow suit, because the deadline to reject Monsanto's seed sales in their territory ended on October 2nd.
The only genetically engineered crop grown commercially in Europe, and only in Spain and Portugal to date – MON810 is a BT toxin corn/maize variety – not a Roundup Ready seed product. Still it can totally devastate organic crops nearby through wind drift and pollinators. And is it really important whether the plant is resistant to glyphosate or produces it's own insecticide? Monsanto is top notch at creating toxic substances and insuring it is spread hither and yon while insisting its the greatest thing ever… so the real question is: Why are we being fed by a poison expert?
Following on the heels of the WHO declaration that glyphosate is 'probably' carcinogenic to humans in March, the State of California became the first government to regulate the chemical in September. The California EPA has added glyphosate to the list of potential cancer-causing agent requiring exposure warning labeling under Proposition 65, along with 3 insecticides: tetrachlorvinphos, parathion, and malathion. The Prop 65 list states over 800 chemicals that anyone who sells or uses them in an employment situation must provide a "clear and reasonable health warning" to consumers and workers – Roundup and competitive glyphosate herbicides included.
Naturally, Monsanto isn't happy about this. Any challenge that erupts surrounding one of their products provokes their ire, if not worse. Given the massive amount of acreage devoted to agriculture in California, its not likely they'll allow the ruling to stick. Claiming that there's a general consensus among global regulatory authorities that glyphosate is not a carcinogen, the ag giant has said that the State of California's actions are illegal.
Meanwhile, the number of lawsuits against Monsanto for Roundup causing several forms of cancer are piling up across the United States. The corporation rejects them all, stating that when used according to the label directions their signature weed killer is perfectly safe and poses no threat to human health at all. Interesting, given that all their studies last only 90 days, and cover only the active ingredient, while Roundup as complete mixture is never tested. Yet, a 2 year study on Roundup and GMO feed concluded last year found that there were a number of reasons that the opposite is true – even at recommended levels. The findings and details were published in the Environmental Sciences Europe Journal last June, which include tumors, and kidney damage.
A second, more recent paper on a long term Roundup toxicity study was just published at the end of August 2015 in the Environmental Health Journal. The findings were that even at an ultra-low dose there was damage to both the liver and kidneys from continuous exposure.
What's an ultra-low dose? Less than the amount of glyphosate that is allowed in tap water. Yes, rats are smaller than humans, but they are mammals. The amounts administered in these studies are proportionate to the lab animals weight and size.
These two 2 year studies on the toxicity of Roundup are the first that go beyond isolated glyphosate, and study constant intake via food and water. We already know that ultra-low levels are in the food supply, water ways, and the air. The use of glyphosate and Roundup is now 20 times more per year than a decade ago, and will continue to increase the more weed killer resistant GMO cropland exists in the world.


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George Ulick Browne, 6th Marquess of Sligo and 4th Earl of Clanricarde (1 September 1856 – 26 February 1935), styled Earl of Altamont until 1913, was an Irish peer.

George was the eldest son of Henry Browne, 5th Marquess of Sligo, and his wife Catherine Henrietta Dicken. He was born in Munger, British India. He succeeded to the marquessate in February 1913, aged 56, on the death of his father. He married Agatha Stewart Hodgson, daughter of James Stewart Hodgson, on 12 October 1887. They had three daughters and one son:

 Eileen Agatha Browne (1889–1940) — married James Stanhope, 7th Earl Stanhope
 Moya Melisende Browne (1892–1974)
 Doreen Geraldine Browne (1896–1979) — married Michael Knatchbull, 5th Baron Brabourne
 Ulick de Burgh Browne, 7th Marquess of Sligo (1898–1941)

Upon the 1916 death of Hubert de Burgh-Canning, 2nd Marquess of Clanricarde, the Marquess of Sligo also became Earl of Clanricarde. In 1921 he attended the first meeting of the short-lived Senate of Southern Ireland. In 1922 he was photographed by Walter Stoneman.

In 1924 when visiting British Hong Kong, the Marquess of Sligo succeeded in getting a specimen of the South China giant salamander sent to London Zoo. The species was named Megalobatrachus sligoi in his honour; it is today called Andrias sligoi. He died in 1935 in London.

References

Further reading
 Burke's Irish Family Records, Hugh Montgomery-Massingberd, ed., 1976, p. 38.
 The Complete Peerage, volume XIV, 1998, p. 502.

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1935 deaths
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Heartbreak in Omaha
Mitchell Petit-Frere, Managing Editor|September 23, 2013
The St. John's men's soccer team was forced to swallow a pill of heartbreak Saturday night after a 1-0 double overtime loss to Creighton at Morrison Stadium.
Fabian Herbers' curling free kick from 20 yards out found the back of the net in the 109th minute — just one minute before full time.
"Soccer can be a cruel game and we're obviously quite disappointed to lose with such little time left on the clock," St. John's head coach Dr. Dave Masur said in a press release.
The Red Storm's (5-2-0, 0-1-0) disappointment came in the midst of an ecstatic 5,282 Creighton (5-1-0, 1-0-0) fans, as the win was the Blue Jay's 400th in program history.
"I'm proud of our effort and of our resolve in such a tough environment," Masur said. "We weren't able to create much in the first half, but I thought we played with much more energy as part of a better second half effort."
The Johnnies nearly scored the winner with seven seconds left in regulation but Daniel Herrera's right-footed strike from right outside the 18-yard box was pushed over the cross bar by Creighton's Alex Bolowich.
Jimmy Mulligan had an even better chance to put the game away in the 103rd minute but he sent his left-footed shot just high of the frame.
Masur's men will look to bounce back Saturday when they travel to Chicago to face DePaul.
"It's very disappointing to be going home with a loss, but now we have to focus on another tough road game at DePaul," Masur said.
Dave Masur
Jimmy Mulligan
Home Scroll
The New Age of St. John's Soccer
The Key to St. John's Soccer Success? A Humble Freshman
Men's Soccer: Cooksley Looks to Future
Men's Soccer Season Ends with Loss in Conference Semis
St. John's Downs Creighton in Opening Round of Playoffs
Senior Moment: Enstrom's Goal Lifts Red Storm to Playoff Berth
Men's Soccer Impresses When It Counts
Soccer Teams Split Home Doubleheader
Red Storm Roundup: Down Week for Soccer, Volleyball
Withers Recognized for Stellar Play


When Bill Kovach and Tom Rosenstiel wrote the first edition of Elements of Journalism in 2001, the Staples Center controversy at the Los Angeles Times was still quite fresh, and journalists around the country were perhaps feeling even more protective of the proverbial wall between the editorial and business sides of news organizations.
However, Kovach and Rosenstiel (my former bosses at the Committee of Concerned Journalists) argued that this controversy actually revealed the poverty of the wall metaphor in actual practice. Instead, they argued powerfully that isolation served nobody very well because we are all on the same side.
Great journalism from a credible source sells ads. Ads make great journalism possible. Anything that might undermine the trust of readers and viewers hurts us both. So it goes.
My observations at metropolitan daily newspapers lead me to believe that we are poised right at the cusp of developing a more productive relationship between business and editorial departments, but workplace routines and traditions – especially those that are well-intentioned and rooted in core values, even if they don't ultimately serve those core values very well — are hard to break down.
Reporters and editors want to know – heck, are desperate to know — more about their online readers' habits and desires. Not so that they can pander to them or sell them widgets, but so they can create multimedia journalism that will prove relevant and serve their needs as democratic citizens. In many cases, a wealth of information about readers just sits on another floor of the building where it is never shared. This serves nobody very well.
I'm behind on my blogging, but I wanted to be sure to highlight what I thought was a particularly important recent post relevant to this subject on Online Journalism Blog, "10 ways that ad sales people can save journalism" (thanks to Amy Gahran and E-Media Tidbits for the link.) It's a British blog, but the lessons certainly seem relevant to U.S. papers.
I'd also like to point out that I'm not sure how many people realize how much organizational change has been forced upon advertising departments — often when we think about media change we think about news folks now coping with 24-7 deadlines and the need to produce multimedia. But the changes faced by ad folks are possibly just as disruptive. Newspapers were so fabulously successful for so long that many ad sales people simply had to answer the phone and take orders, top advertising executives at a metro daily told me.
Small advertisers who are now a vital source of revenue on the Web used to have no chance at affording print ad space and therefore aren't even thinking about advertising with the local daily. This requires business managers to completely retrain staffers to aggressively sell their porfolio and go out into the business community to develop new relationships, an entirely different skill set and perhaps more importantly, mindset than they've ever had before. Sweeping organizational change is difficult and most of all, often time-consuming — but certainly never more vital.
In a comment on my last post about "verification communities", my good friend and very wise former journalist with 18 years of experience in the newspaper biz Doreen Marchionni mentioned a new strategy for online newspaper advertising that I wanted to take a moment to highlight because I think it makes some very interesting food for thought.
As Doreen noted, the Lawrence Journal-World has created a "marketplace" section for local businesses that gives everybody a free listing. Check it out. It's a simple and clean site design and it seems at a glance to be well-organized. You can pay to upgrade your ad. In many ways, this is an Internet-era strategy — think about how Google has made much of its cash — but as another fellow doc student Mike Martinez pointed out, it's also quite old — the same basic idea behind supermarket shoppers you pick up for free at the grocery store, and, I suppose, your simple phone book. To me, it seems pretty obvious that linking the newspaper's credibility and connection to the community with a service like this that mimics some of the participatory environment of the extremely successful and newspaper classifieds-eating Craigslist is fairly genius. Let's just hope that newspapers are not reluctant to follow this model because it comes from a small — albeit well-known as an innovator — newspaper. Doreen and I have seen that attitude before in our research.
Another idea I would pair with this was mentioned once at a seminar of some type (I can't recall) by Missouri Journalism School professor Marty Steffens. She suggested thinking creatively about how to help local businesses and secure their ad dollars by finding ways for them to connect with busy people online. What if you could order a meal, or purchase several items at the hardware store, with just a click of the mouse, and just stop on by to pick it up on your way home from work? Sure, you can already do this with Pizza Hut and other chains (sometimes), but this service would be especially designed for local business as well. It seems like a newspaper Website would be ideally suited for helping to direct people to this service. While we've all heard a lot about "hyperlocal" journalism, I haven't heard this term applied as often to the business side of operations.
I spoke with a top business-side executive at a metropolitan daily newspaper recently and he told me that in the past, his staff did little more than simply answer the phones and take orders. Seriously. That was it. At this paper, which has long commanded a high penetration rate, it was a remarkably easy business to be in. Small local businesses didn't even bother to call as they knew they couldn't afford ad space anyway.
It's belaboring the obvious to say that times have changed, leaving this newspaper's ad staff lacking the skills or perhaps more importantly, the mindset, to deal with a world in which those ad dollars have to be fought for. Small local businesses must now be approached and convinced that they can now afford to place an ad, if not in print, then possibly online. Volume has to make up for some of the big checks once written by the department stores of old. Let's hope we can figure this one out.


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A peek inside JAB Holding
THE REIMANNS are as fabulously rich as they are faceless. On turning 18, each of Albert Reimann's nine children signed a codex, pledging to stay out of Benckiser, the family chemicals business in Ludwigshafen, Germany, and never show their face in public. Reimann died in 1984, leaving each of his offspring with 11.1% of his company. Good luck finding a photograph of any of them, including the five who have sold their stakes in the family concern. Its public face is Peter Harf, a Harvard-educated manager whom Albert hired in 1981 as an adviser. A restless sort, with a sharp mind and a dislike of sharp suits, which he spurns for jeans and colourful shirts, Mr Harf transformed Benckiser from a medium-sized manufacturer typical of Germany's Mittelstand into an international consumer-goods powerhouse overseeing operating companies worth some $120bn.
JAB Holding, as the Luxembourg-based group was renamed in 2012 in honour of its founder, Johann Adam Benckiser, is as anonymous as its camera-shy owners. Its assets are anything but. Having sold off the last of its stake in Reckitt Benckiser, a London-listed consumer-goods group, in 2019, JAB has focused on three main business lines. The first two revolve around caffeine and carbs. Over the years JAB has snapped up purveyors of coffee (like Keurig and Jacobs) and places to consume it (Peet's...


Prototype: German Federal Railroad (DB) class 110 with streamlined ends ("Pants Crease" look). B-B wheel arrangement. Built starting in 1963. Use: High quality long distance service.
Model: The locomotive has a digital connector and a motor with a flywheel. 4 axles powered. The locomotive has a close coupler mechanism, and the pantographs work both mechanically and electrically. This is the typical rebuilt Era IV version of the locomotive with no streamlining on the buffer beams, individual side vents, and a different rain gutter. Length over the buffers 103 mm / 4-1/16".
The high quality class E 10.3 locomotives were improved and rebuilt a number of times over the course of their lives which also influenced the external looks of the locomotive considerably. The streamlined buffers were replaced by complete buffer beams and the characteristic bands of vents made way for new, more efficient vents. The original rain gutters were shortened and the grab irons on the ends were improved. The result was a locomotive that differed even at first glance from its original appearance, yet without abandoning its characteristic features. These timeless units are still in service today in commuter service.


Slide deck from the PoG Design Team Meeting on February 5, 2019.
You can access the Facilitator's Guide for Sonoma County Portrait of a Graduate Community Conversations here.
Members of the PoG Design Team who are facilitating a Community Conversation can download the PoG Community Conversation Slide Deck here.
Check out the Getting Smart podcast for sharp thinking on success in the future.
Members of the Design Team will be facilitating stakeholder conversations across Sonoma County. By gathering and processing input from people across the community, themes will emerge and the portrait will begin to take shape.
To learn more, download the Sonoma County Portrait of a Graduate presentation.
Take a look at the official Portrait of a Graduate website.


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Q: How can the derivative of $f:M\to \mathbb R$ where $M$ is a differentiable manifold can be well defined since it's not unique? I have a doubt about the fact that a derivative of $f:M\to \mathbb R$ of a $\mathcal C^1$ manifold is well defined... Indeed, let $a\in M$ and $(U,\varphi )$ a chart from a $\mathbb C^1$ atlas s.t. $a\in A$. Then, $$f'(a)=\left.\frac{d}{dx}\right|_{x=\varphi (a)}f(\varphi ^{-1}(x)).$$
But if $(\psi,V)$ is an other chart s.t. $a\in V$, then, $$f'(a)=\left.\frac{d}{dx}\right|_{x=\psi(a)}f(\psi^{-1}(x)).$$
The thing is that I don't see any reason to have $$\left.\frac{d}{dx}\right|_{x=\varphi (a)}f(\varphi ^{-1}(x))=\left.\frac{d}{dx}\right|_{x=\psi(a)}f(\psi^{-1}(x)).$$

A: While the derivative of $f$ in a coordinate system is map-dependent, there's a way to define it without using any map or coordinates.
In such a definition, the derivative of a function $f: M\rightarrow \mathbb R$ at point $p\in M$ is a covector  $(df)_p \in {T_p}^*M$ such that for any curve $\gamma : \mathbb R \rightarrow M$, such that $\gamma(0) = p$ the following holds:
$$ \left.\frac{d}{dt}\right|_{t=0}f(\gamma(t)) = \langle (df)_p, \gamma'(0) \rangle $$
where $\gamma'(0) \in T_pM$ is the vector tangent to curve $\gamma$ at point $p$.
You can check that this defines $(df)_p$ in a unique way, and if you choose any coordinate system, then the coefficients of $(df)_p$ in the induced basis in ${T_p}^*M$ are equal to the partial derivatives of $f$ in respect to chosen coordinates.

A: Using the notation $f'(a)$ here is not a good idea, since the partial derivatives do depend on the chosen coordinate system.
Take for example $\mathbb{R}^2\setminus(-\infty,0]$ as your manifold and consider the function $f$ that maps a point to its squared distance to the origin. In Cartesian coordinates, this function is given by
$$ f(x,y) = x^2+y^2, $$
while in polar coordinates,
$$ f(r,\theta) = r^2. $$
Then differentiating with respect to the first coordinate gives
$$ \frac{\partial f}{\partial x}(x,y) = 2x, \quad\text{while}\quad \frac{\partial f}{\partial r}(r,\theta) = 2r, $$
but these two are not equal e.g. at the point $(0,1)$.
Note that this does not mean that the partial derivatives on a manifold are not well-defined, but only that they depend on the chosen frame of reference (i.e. the chosen coordinate system, or local chart if you wish).
To see how they are related, note that by the chain rule,
\begin{align}
\frac{\partial}{\partial x_j}\bigg|_{x = \phi(a)}(f\circ \phi^{-1})(x) &=
\frac{\partial }{\partial x_j}\bigg|_{x = \phi(a)}(f \circ \psi^{-1}\circ \psi\circ \phi^{-1})(x)\\
&= \sum_{k=1}^n\frac{\partial}{\partial y_k}\bigg|_{y = \psi(a)}(f \circ \psi^{-1})(y) \cdot
\frac{\partial}{\partial x_j}\bigg|_{x = \phi(a)}(\psi \circ \phi^{-1})_k(x),
\end{align}
so the partial derivatives are related by the "usual" Jacobian change of variables matrix, i.e.
$$
 \left.\begin{pmatrix}
\partial_1 (\psi\circ \phi^{-1})_1 & \ldots & \partial_n (\psi\circ \phi^{-1})_1\\
\vdots &  & \vdots \\
\partial_1 (\psi\circ \phi^{-1})_n & \ldots & \partial_n (\psi\circ \phi^{-1})_n
\end{pmatrix}\right|_{\phi(a)}. $$


Tickets are now on sale for Studio B's Children's Workshop Performance of Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr! Join us under the sea for this magical tale delivered with all the magic you expect from Disney! This fun show for the whole family will be presented by local talent ages 4-15 and directed by the amazing Jack Bledsoe. Get your seats today and be a part of our world at Studio B! Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and students, and $10 for children 10 and under.
· Performances: August 4th, 5th, 11th, and 12th at 7:30 and August 6th and 13th at 2:30.
Kitty Cat Capers is a fun mini-musical that showcases the mischievous, zany, and lovable behaviors associated with our endearing feline friends. The pick-of-the-litter cast, including Copy Cat, Alley Cat, Cool Cats and Cuddly Cats, feeds us a treat of mewsical talent through their wild and wacky kitty capers. Miss Tabitha, a teacher at the "Purrrfect Paws and Claws Finishing School," sets out to encourage audience members to adopt her playful and scampering students that wiggle their whiskers and shake their tails.
· Students learn the fundamentals of theater and acting skills through games, role playing, acting exercises, and preparing a performance.
· Learn the ins and outs of the world of acting! Students will focus on stage movement, character development, and script analysis through script study and various exercises.
· Explore your skills as a triple threat- a singer, actor, and dancer- through acting techniques, theater choreography, and vocal exercises.
· Learn the ins and outs of what it takes to work behind the scenes on a show. Cover subjects such as lighting, sound, stage management, and backstage crew to prepare for your next gig on a full production.
· Serve your theater and other non-profit organization, attend exclusive classes, and have FUN all at the same time! Drama Club includes service projects & theatre instruction along with additional events to be scheduled at a later date for our most dedicated Studio B performers.


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Glenn Robinson Updated Scouting Report
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Glenn Robinson, 6'7", Sophomore, Small Forward, Michigan
A year after falling to Louisville in the 2013 National Championship Game, Michigan once again found itself in the Elite Eight, overcoming the departures of Trey Burke and Tim Hardaway and the absence of Mitch McGary to finish the season with a 28-9 record. Though John Beilein's Wolverines fell victim to a surging Kentucky team, his team once against ranked among the top offensive units in college basketball led by fast-rising NBA talents in Nik Stauskas and Caris LeVert.
The highest ranked prospect in Michigan's terrific sophomore class which included McGary, Stauskas, and LeVert, Glenn Robinson was lost in the shuffle this season to some degree. He certainly didn't have a bad year, averaging 13.1 points and 4.4 rebounds per-game while starting every game and earning All-Big Ten Honorable Mention honors for the 2nd straight year, but he was did not improve as much as hoped, and was overshadowed by the rapid improvement of his teammates.
Standing a hair under 6'7 in shoes with a 6'10 wingspan, Robinson's most appealing assets as an NBA prospect have long been his combination of size and outstanding athleticism for a NBA wing. A highlight waiting to happen as a finisher with great speed and quickness, the Indiana native's physical tools have never come into question. However, Robinson has had to try to answer significant questions as to whether he has the skill set and mentality to allow him to use those tools.
As a freshman, Robinson's role revolved around his ability to finish the shots Trey Burke created for him in the half court, look for opportunities to get out in transition, and knock down an occasional spot up jumper. With more than half of his offensive possessions (56.8%) resulting from cuts, fast breaks, and put backs, Robinson played more like a stretch power forward as the combination of his athleticism and Michigan's high powered backcourt helped him rank among the most efficient scorers in the entire country.
With Burke taking his playmaking ability to the NBA, Robinson's role shifted considerably as evidenced by the same cuts, fast breaks, and put backs that helped him earn a spot on the All-Big Ten Freshman Team accounting for just 36.7% of his possessions, as had to create more of his offense for himself from the perimeter. Although he still finished at a tremendous 63% clip inside, the shots around the rim that he had thrived on in the half court shifted toward the midrange and his true shooting percentage fell from 63% to 57% as a sophomore.
While there's little doubt Robinson can be effective living off what's created for him, his ability to create his own from the perimeter leaves something to be desired. He has a solid first step, but lacks the ball-handling ability to shake his defender consistently one-on-one and doesn't always look comfortable handling the ball under duress. Finishing the year with more turnovers than assists, the Indiana native has plenty of room to improve his ability to make things happen when he attacks off the bounce.
Similarly, Robinson has something to prove as a jump shooter. Making 35.4% of his looks with his feet set from the perimeter, he made a respectable 40% of his pull-up jumpers according to Synergy Sports Technology, but his ability to knock down open jump shots and spread the floor limited his overall offensive impact last season. He looked comfortable shooting the ball at the NBA Combine and his misses weren't as erratic as a sophomore as they were as a freshman, but his perimeter footwork and touch from beyond the NBA three point line will still be two things teams pay close attentions to when they work him out as they'll play a key role in just how consistent he can be from distance and in turn how valuable he can be as a roleplayer early in his career.
Defensively, Robinson's physical tools give him plenty of promise at the next level, but doesn't always make the most of them, as he appears to lack a degree of toughness. This is perhaps most apparent on the glass where, despite his outstanding leaping ability, he ranks among the worst rebounding small forwards in our top-100. Mostly defending the power forward position at Michigan, Robinson played with a more consistent motor than he did as a freshman and had some nice moments defending the perimeter thanks to his lateral quickness, but he'll benefit from gaining experiencing defending the small forward position full time and playing with a greater sense of urgency given how much of an impact he appears capable of making on this end of the floor.
The son of 2-time NBA All-Star and Glenn Robinson, who averaged 30.3 points and 10.1 rebounds as a sophomore at Purdue before leaving school and going 1st overall in the 1994 NBA Draft, Robinson has an NBA pedigree, but will need to fill the holes in his game that limited him last season to reach his lofty potential. His athleticism, solid feel for the game, and finishing ability give him upside in a small, hustle-based role next to the right point guard from the get-go, but his ability to improve his perimeter skills, get tougher and become more assertive will determine just how high level a player he can be a few years from now. If Robinson can make some strides in the short term and performer well in workouts, it wouldn't be at all surprising to see him find a home in the early 20's come draft day, as his style of play is tailor made for that setting.
Video Scouting Report from the Preseason:
Trey Burke PG
Tim Hardaway PG
Mitch McGary C
Nik Stauskas SG
Caris LeVert PG/SG
Glenn Robinson SF


Green Tomato Cars has introduced Greenroad telematics technology to help it increase safety and improve driver behaviour.
The system monitors more than 150 different movements and detects when a driver performs a manoeuvre such as sharp cornering, swerving, harsh braking or sudden acceleration.
The eco-friendly private hire company already prides itself on the safety of its drivers but wanted to promote a culture of continual improvement so installed the technology in 300 of its vehicles this year.


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Niekro is the surname of several people, most notably a family of American baseball players, all of whom have played in Major League Baseball:

 Phil Niekro (1939–2020), pitcher; member of the Baseball Hall of Fame and older brother of:
 Joe Niekro (1944–2006), pitcher; also father of:
 Lance Niekro (born 1979), first baseman


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Where the rich use public transport…
October 18, 2012 March 2, 2013 5 minute readby Jenny Kun
A developed country is not a place where the poor have cars. It's where the rich use public transport
— paraphrased from Enrique Penalosa, former Mayor of Bogotá, Colombia
The quote* above has been gaining traction recently, and with good reason. Developed countries are focusing more on sustainability, whereas the use of public transportation brings environmental and economic benefits by enhancing the energy efficiency. As an international financial center, New York City is distinguished by its low ownership of personal automobiles and the highest rate of public transportation use in the United States. It is the only city in which over half of all households do not own a car, and in Manhattan this figure even reaches 75%. In his book Green Metropolis, David Owen claims, "The average Manhattanite consumes gasoline at a rate that the country as a whole hasn't matched since the mid-1920s." Arguably, New York City is the greenest community in the States. A large part of this advantage comes from its complex public transportation network, including the largest subway system in the world, as measured by stations and track.
For those new to New York, it is fairly easy to navigate around the city with its grid structure.
Here's a short guide to public transit in New York. If you want to experience most, walk; if you want to see most street scenery, take the bus; if you want to feel local, ride the subway.
1. Subway
It is the easiest and fastest way to get around the city. It is inexpensive, environmentally friendly, and a great way to see sites throughout the five boroughs. It is one of the only two public mass transits in the world that operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. There are 24 lines in total and subway stations on the same line are about 8-10 blocks apart.
The New York Subway has around 150 years of history, so there are always construction projects and repair work; trains might change route or temporarily stop running especially on weekends and late nights. A free subway map can be obtained from booth attendants in the station or download it from the MTA website. You can use the trip planner there to customize your routes. Smart phone Apps like New York Subway Map and Roadify are also very helpful when planning your trip.
2. Bus
Taking a bus is a very nice scenic way to experience the city if you have time. It helps to reach destinations that are not convenient to subway stations. Bus stops are generally spaced every other block on avenue routes and every block on cross-street routes. Late at night, from 11pm to 5am, bus drivers will stop wherever you ask them to—as long as they feel it's safe. All city buses accept MetroCards and exact coin change. A single ride costs $2.50 on a local bus and $5.50 on an express bus, and will take you any distance until the end of the route.
It is not difficult to understand bus route names: the letters at the front denote the borough — M for Manhattan, B for Brooklyn, Q for Queens, Bx for Bronx and S for Staten Island. For buses that go through different boroughs, for example, from Brooklyn to Manhattan, the route is expressed BxM. If it starts with an X, it means it is an express bus. The number at the back normally represents the street or avenue along the route.
For example, M1, M5, M7 are those that run along 1st Avenue, 5th Avenue and 7th Avenue; M28, M75 are those that run along 28th street and 75th street — crosstown buses.
A growing number of buses are environmentally friendly hybrids.
3. Tram
To get an aerial view of the city, you can take the Roosevelt Island Tram with a swipe of a metro card, free transfer available to buses and subway. The Tramway is operated by the Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC), providing a shuttle from 59th Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan to Roosevelt Island, located in the East River between Manhattan and Queens. Travel time from Roosevelt Island to Manhattan is just under five minutes and each cable car has a capacity of 125 passengers. The tram started in the early 1900s, taking passengers halfway across the Queensboro Bridge to the island. Today, it provides direct service for more than 2 million riders seven days a week.
4. Ferry
New York City is known for its waterfront. There is an extensive system that stretches uptown, downtown and across the rivers to Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and New Jersey. Most ferries are very bike friendly.
Staten Island Ferry is the busiest ferry in United States, which annually carries over 19 million passengers on the 5.2 mile (8.4 km) run between St. George Ferry Terminal and South Ferry. Service is provided 24/7, and takes approximately 25 minutes each way. The ride gives great views of the Statue of Liberty, New York Harbor and Lower Manhattan. And, who doesn't love free things?
NY Waterway operates commuter ferries between points in Manhattan and New Jersey, boat transportation to Yankee Stadium, and harbor and sightseeing cruises. The East River Ferry also provides a refreshing addition to public transportation in the City (and breathtaking skyline views), with regular service to seven locations across three boroughs.
New York Water Taxi is another popular aquatic shuttle. Hop-on and hop-off stops include Chelsea Piers, Fulton Ferry Landing and the South Street Seaport. The company also runs free one-way service from Lower Manhattan to Citi Field and Yankee Stadium on game days.
Additionally, there is year-round ferry service to Ellis Island and Liberty Island and seasonal service to Governor's Island; Circle Line Downtown, and Circle Line Sightseeing operate tourist routes into the Upper New York Bay or around Manhattan.
Biking gives an alternate view to the city. Cycling hotspots include Central, Riverside and Prospect parks, and bike paths along the Hudson and East rivers and many bridges. Governor's Island also provides free bike rentals on Fridays. More information can be found here, and another lifestyle post in our site: Bike & Cookies.
Check also: Changing a city's skin, changing a city's mind
Photos: Jenny Kun
Tags: biking, Bronx, Brooklyn, infrastructure, manhattan, PlaNYC, Queens, Staten Island, Transportation, waterfront / Category: Lifestyle
Why do we live by the water, and what should we do now?
October 30, 2016 June 17, 2020 13 minute readby Angie Koo
Workshops for Lower Manhattan's Coastal Resiliency Project let the members of public speak up about what kind of seawall we want to have.


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Pink Floyd Guitarist David Gilmour Makes HUGE Announcement!
http://www.midiorama.com/
A Return 45 Years In The Making
45 years ago, Pink Floyd performed the biggest – and emptiest – concert of their career. 45 years later, guitarist David Gilmour is about to repeat history, but this time with a full audience.
Currently on a world tour in support of his 2015 album Rattle That Lock, David Gilmour is returning to Pompeii for the first time in 45 years for a two night engagement at the Pompeii Amphitheatre, the site of Pink Floyd's iconic 1971 concert that spawned one of the most successful concert films to date.
The happy news was broken today by Italy's culture minister Dario Franceschini via Twitter:
Accordo raggiunto.Dopo 45anni David #Gilmour tornerà a suonare a #Pompei il 7 e l'8 luglio #PinkFloyd #LiveAtPompeii pic.twitter.com/rx3HLXJobI
— Dario Franceschini (@dariofrance) March 16, 2016
"Agreement reached. After 45 years David Gilmour will play again at Pompeii on 7 and 8 July."
Pink Floyd famously played to the empty stone amphitheatre over the course of four days in October 1971 to film critically acclaimed Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii, an adventure that tested the resilience of the band as well as the technology of the early 1970's against the world's oldest surviving Roman amphitheatre.
Gilmour's return to Pompeii is one of the most exciting parts of his Rattle That Lock World Tour, and lucky for us we've actually got the opportunity to see it this time!
David Gilmour 2015-2016 Tour Dates:
03/24 – Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Bowl
03/31 – Toronto, ON @ Air Canada Centre
04/04 – Chicago, IL @ United Center
04/06 – Chicago, IL @ Auditorium Theatre
04/10 – New York, NY @ Radio City Music Hall
04/11 – New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden
06/25 – Wroclaw, PL @ Market Square
06/27 – Vienna, AT @ Schloss Schonburnn
07/07 – Pompeii, IT @ Pompeii Amphitheatre
07/10 – Verona, IT @ Arena Di Verona
07/14 – Stuttgart, DE @ Schlossplatz
07/16 – Paris, FR @ Chateau De Chantilly
07/18 – Wiesbaden, DE @ Bowling Green
07/20 – Nimes, FR @ Arenes De Nimes
07/23 – Besancon, FR @ Saline Royale D'Arc Et-Senans
07/27 – Tienen, BE @ Grote Markt
09/25 – London, UK @ Royal Albert Hall