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Putting the YA in FRIYAY: Introducing #PenguinFlashback
Hello and welcome to the first edition of #PenguinFlashback! Each month, we're picking a different theme and featuring one of our fave books from years past that match the theme. This month, we're talking "Swoony Couples" so we had to gush about Every Breath and Every Word by Ellie Marney.
And now here's the fun part: we need your help! Next month's theme is "Girl Boss" – you have until February 21 to comment on our Instagram post and suggest your favourite Penguin Random House YA book featuring a girl boss (aka "strong female character"). Then check back here in March to see which one was nominated. Can't wait to see what you come up with!
Every Breath
By Ellie Marney
ISBN 9781770497726 | Hardcover
Ages 14+ | Tundra Books
When James Mycroft drags Rachel Watts off on a night mission to the Melbourne Zoo, the last thing she expects to find is the mutilated body of Homeless Dave, one of Mycroft's numerous eccentric friends. But Mycroft's passion for forensics leads him to realize that something about the scene isn't right–and he wants Watts to help him investigate the murder. While Watts battles her attraction to bad-boy Mycroft, he's busy getting himself expelled and clashing with the police, becoming murder suspect number one. When Watts and Mycroft unknowingly reveal too much to the cold-blooded killer, they find themselves in the lion's den–literally. A trip to the zoo will never have quite the same meaning to Rachel Watts again…
Every Word
James Mycroft has just left for London to investigate a car accident similar to the one that killed his parents … without saying goodbye to Rachel Watts, his 'partner in crime'. Rachel is furious and worried about his strange behavior – not that Mycroft's ever exactly normal, but London is the scene of so many of his nightmares. So Rachel jumps on a plane to follow him … and lands straight in a whole storm of trouble. The theft of a copy of Shakespeare's First Folio, the possible murder of a rare books conservator, and the deaths of Mycroft's parents…. Can Watts help Mycroft make sense of the three events – or will she lose him forever? Sparks fly when Watts and Mycroft reunite in this second sophisticated thriller about the teen sleuthing duo.
Guest Post: Women's History Month
Janet Willen and Marjorie Gann: March is Women's History Month in the U.S., a time to honor women who had the courage to speak up when people in power wanted to keep them quiet. We're celebrating by showcasing Speak a Word for Freedom: Women against Slavery, which tells the stories of fourteen of these women, abolitionists past and present.
Nineteenth-century Englishwoman Elizabeth Heyrick felt she had no choice but to omit her name from her pamphlet Immediate, not Gradual Abolition, urging a quick end to slavery. In 1824 neither men nor women wanted to hear what a woman had to say on the topic. That didn't stop her.
When U.S. President Abraham Lincoln met Harriet Beecher Stowe in 1862, his first words were, "So you're the little woman who wrote the book that made this great war!" The book was Uncle Tom's Cabin. It opened people's eyes to slavery's horrors, turned the North against the South and paved the way for the American Civil War.
Nina Smith, one of today's heroes, heads an organization that works to free young children enslaved in rug factories in Afghanistan, India and Nepal. Some of the kids are forced to sleep near looms and work seventeen-hour days. When Smith started her work, she thought everyone would agree that slavery was wrong, but she found resistance in surprising places.
These women's stories and more are highlighted in Speak a Word for Freedom. The book is a critical success:
"An inspiring collection of those who have fought and continue to fight against the evil of slavery and an effectively solemn reminder that slavery remains a global plague." Kirkus Reviews
"A powerful indictment of human rights abuses and tribute to the women who have fought them." Starred review, Publishers Weekly
We also wrote the award-winning book Five Thousand Years of Slavery.
GIVEAWAY: Enter for your chance to win a copy of Speak a Word for Freedom by filling in the entry form below. US and Canada only, March 21-31, 2016. Winner to be announced on April 1, 2016. Giveaway is now closed! Congratulations to Sheelagh for winning a copy of the book.
Every Word Blog Tour: Day 5
Even though it's the last day of the blog tour, we have a feeling that the #Wattscroft love won't be stopping here! Check out these amazing finale posts!
>> Lauren at Love is not a triangle has Ellie Marney go on location in London. Take a visual tour of the spots Ellie researched for Every Word.
>> Kristen at My Friends Are Fiction features Ellie Marney in her author spotlight. Read about Australian, Ellie's writing space, and writing methods.
>> Morgan at Gone with the Words enthusiastically tells us that "this series is AMAZING…. Needless to say, I fell in love with Marney's characters and the breakneck speed and tension with which she tells their story. It's really intense but it's also a lot of fun. It makes you sweat, it makes your heart pound, and it makes you anxious to piece together the puzzle. The Sherlock parallels are subtle and really clever. Plus WATTSCROFT IS THE SHIP OF SHIPS!!" Are you convinced yet?
>> Author Leanne Dyck reads Every Word from a writer's perspective, jotting down notes from beginning to end.
Click on the banner for the full tour schedule. You can also follow @TundraBooks, @EllieMarney, and the wonderful bloggers on twitter! We're also on facebook if you prefer to chat there: Tundra Books and Ellie Marney.
>> Michelle at FAB BOOK REVIEWS recommends Every Word "for readers looking for taut, raw and romantic new contemporary YA novels to dive into."
>> Marie at Ramblings of a Daydreamer is keeping our tour musical with her preferred playlist. And then a trip down memory lane when she visited Baker Street in London!
>> Liz at Midnight Bloom Reads says "Ellie Marney's Every Word is one of the most sophisticated, meticulously researched YA murder mysteries that I've ever read. The forensic techniques and explanations/theories devised during the investigation all felt within the realm of possibility. Elle Marney has surely outdone herself this time!"
>> How could you not read this series when Amy at Tripping Over Books says "Guys, this book is everything. (The whole series is everything.) … There's danger, mystery, romance, feelings, and one of the greatest ships of all time. I can't recommend it enough."
>> "Ellie Marney has a beautiful way of writing, talented in making you feel her characters love, lust, pain, and despair profoundly." – Rachel at The Readers Den


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Alternative proteins, evolving attitudes: Comparing consumer attitudes to plant-based and cultured meat in Belgium in two consecutive years
Chris Bryant, Hermes Sanctorum
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Alternatives to conventional meat are considered an increasingly important tool in the drive to reduce consumption of animal products for environmental, public health and ethical reasons. We present two waves of a cross-sectional survey from a nationally representative sample in Belgium in 2019 (n = 1001) and 2020 (n = 1000). Participants answered questions online about their diets, attitudes towards existing plant-based meat alternatives, and attitudes towards cultured meat (grown from animal cells). We find that the proportion of Belgian consumers who said existing plant-based meat alternatives met their needs increased significantly from 44% in 2019 to 51% in 2020. We also find a significant increase in concern for issues related to animal agriculture, in particular the environment. We found no significant change in attitudes towards cultured meat between the two waves; in both 2019 and 2020, 39.3% of Belgian consumers said they would buy cultured meat. Regression analyses revealed that plant-based alternatives were more appealing to women and those with vegetarian diets, whilst cultured meat was more appealing to men. Overall, just 11.2% of consumers are both unsatisfied with existing meat alternatives and unwilling to buy cultured meat, while 43.2% of respondents were positive towards either plant-based or cultured meat, but not both, highlighting the need for a variety of alternative proteins in the market. Both cultured meat and plant-based meat were more appealing to younger consumers and those in the northern, predominantly Dutch-speaking region of Flanders. We discuss the implications of these findings for researchers and those seeking to strategically displace demand for animal products.
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Bryant, C., & Sanctorum, H. (2021). Alternative proteins, evolving attitudes: Comparing consumer attitudes to plant-based and cultured meat in Belgium in two consecutive years. Appetite, 161, 1-11. [105161]. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.appet.2021.105161
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Bryant, C & Sanctorum, H 2021, 'Alternative proteins, evolving attitudes: Comparing consumer attitudes to plant-based and cultured meat in Belgium in two consecutive years', Appetite, vol. 161, 105161, pp. 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.appet.2021.105161
Bryant C, Sanctorum H. Alternative proteins, evolving attitudes: Comparing consumer attitudes to plant-based and cultured meat in Belgium in two consecutive years. Appetite. 2021 Jun 1;161:1-11. 105161. Epub 2021 Feb 10. doi: 10.1016/j.appet.2021.105161
Bryant, Chris ; Sanctorum, Hermes. / Alternative proteins, evolving attitudes: Comparing consumer attitudes to plant-based and cultured meat in Belgium in two consecutive years. In: Appetite. 2021 ; Vol. 161. pp. 1-11.
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Good Solutions for Bad Breath | Benjamin S. Fiss, D.D.S.
Article reprinted from Today's Chicago Woman, 2/96.
Carol is a bright, witty 26-year-old woman with a law degree. She can't find a job and it's not because the legal field is saturated or that she doesn't have the credentials. Simply put, her. breath reeks. You'd think someone would tell her, but with our litigious society, none of the people she meets in an interview is going to inform her that she has halitosis.
Bad breath can be caused by foods such as garlic, coffee or tobacco. but 90% of the cause is usually bacterial production of volatile sulfur compounds or VSC. These are the same compounds that are found in rotten eggs, Gum disease, faulty fillings, sinusitis, infected tonsils, systemic diseases, and/or gastrointestinal ailments can cause VSC to increase, resulting in foul breath.
Over $1 billion is spent in the US on superficial breath treatments such as mouthwashes, mints and sprays. These products do not treat the cause: they simply act as a temporary cover-up and sometimes the combination of the two odors results in an even worse smell.
Millions of people have bad breath and don't even realize it. because it's hard to smell your own breath and often, even your best friend isn't going to tell you that you and Fido have something in common. According to Benjamin S. Fiss, DDS. approximately 65% of the population has chronic bad breath. "One way to tell if you have bad breath is to floss and smell it to determine odor" says Dr. Fiss. The bacteria which create VSC thrive in places where there is kale or no air, like under the gums, in the crevices of the tongue, and between the teeth They are especially active in gingivitis and gum disease and on the surface of the tongue.
" Interestingly, there's a huge group of people that think they have bad breath and they don't," says Dr. Fiss. ' But there's also a large group that does have a problem. In these instances. over 90% of the cause is bad oral hygiene." Inadequate dental work, periodontal disease, failure to floss, and lack of dental care can all contribute to bad breath.
"'Halitosis can be treated," continues Dr. Fiss. "Unfortunately, many people ignore the problem, because they aren't aware there even is one." The majority of cases can be treated by good oral health. Regular dental checkups are a must, and if gums bleed or swell, it's time to visit a dentist. By not seeking treatment, permanent damage can be done to the gums and teeth can be lost, to say nothing about a decline in your social life because of foul breath.
"Since daily oral hygiene is critical to good health.' explains Dr. Fiss, we educate our patients on how to take care of their teeth and supporting structures." This is accomplished by actively demonstrating the problems found in the mouth. The process involves using a tiny probe with a camera at the end of the instrument to show patients their gums and teeth on a video monitor. Small cracks and fissures, along with tooth decay, receding gums, and any other abnormalities can be viewed by the patient.
In addition, through digital computerization a patient can be graphically shown the stages of gum disease. This helps patients to understand the importance of regular brushing and flossing.
"By spending time educating and motivating a patient, my staff and I work as a team toward creating and maintaining optimal oral health, says Dr. Fiss. Available for consultation, Dr. Fiss is located at 919 N. Michigan Ave., phone 312-951-5230.
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It's hard to determine how up-to-date your dentist is, but you can get an idea of how he/she works by inspecting how the overall offices are maintained, how clean the work area is. and how much has been invested in up-to-date equipment. You may have to spend extra time doing this, but you'll appreciate the effort if and when you have a serious problem.
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Pat McEnaney (born  1960/1961/1962/1963) is a Gaelic footballer and referee from Corduff in County Monaghan. He officiated many high-profile inter-county matches, including four finals of the All-Ireland SFC. Many would rate McEnaney as the best Gaelic football referee of his time. As of 2022, he was continuing to referee. That year, Martin Breheny named him among "five of the best football referees".

McEnaney also refereed several International Rules Series tests, as well as games in countries such as France, Luxembourg and the United States.

Early and personal life
McEnaney attended Referagh School. He plays squash.

Playing career
As a player, McEnaney won a Monaghan Junior Football Championship and a Monaghan Intermediate Football Championship with Corduff in 1998. McEnaney still plays at Junior "B" level for Corduff. He described his "first priority" as "probably playing club football"; refereeing at inter-county level followed on from this. He played for Corduff until he was 38 years of age.

Refereeing career
McEnaney first took up refereeing when he was 21 years of age, after damaging his left knee while playing association football for Carrick Rovers (from nearby Carrickmacross).

Páraic Duffy, a figure within Monaghan GAA refereeing back then, invited McEnaney to officiate at some matches "because I could run in straight lines!", McEnaney later said. Finding that he enjoyed it, McEnaney kept going and progressed up the ranks. He trained every second night during his refereeing career.

Inter-county
McEnaney refereed the 1996 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Final between Mayo and Meath and — even by his own admission — "became famous for all the wrong reasons". This was due to a mass brawl between both teams on the pitch. McEnaney sought to punish those he deemed the worst offenders. He decided he would send off Mayo's Liam McHale and Meath's John McDermott. "When it all settled down my gut instinct was to send off McDermott with McHale. I had my mind made up on that", McEnaney later said. Then he consulted with umpire Francie McMahon, who had witnessed something dreadful. "Pat," he said. "You're going to have to send off Colm Coyle. He's after dropping about six of them". One of the linesmen, Kevin Walsh, intervened to also highlight Coyle's indiscretions. McEnaney sent off McHale and Coyle. McHale has never claimed not to have been involved in the brawl that day; indeed, he is on record as saying: "I was right in the middle right from the start". Coyle had arrived later. Inaccurate stories spread afterwards that McEnaney had received hate mail at his home, but, McEnaney later said, the only letter he received (from a Meath supporter) praised McEnaney for how he had handled the brawl. McHale and McEnaney had not spoken, as of 2009.

McEnaney's father died that November. His efforts at overcoming the events of 1996 were rewarded when he was given the task of refereeing the 2000 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Final between Galway and Kerry. He was a lot happier with how that game went. That game also went to a replay but a change of GAA policy (which McEnaney agreed with) meant he did not have to oversee the replay, which was given to Brian White instead.

McEnaney also refereed the 2004 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Final, which incidentally also involved Mayo.

After refereeing one All-Ireland final (2000?), he went to Crossmaglen to officiate "at a tournament game, I think". The announcer informed the large crowd gathered: "We would like to welcome referee Pat McEnaney who refereed last Sunday's All-Ireland". McEnaney received a round of applause: "I couldn't believe it. That was my one and only time".

McEnaney continued to feature on the inter-county referees' panel until the conclusion of the 2011 championship.

International
McEnaney refereed the first test of the 2006 International Rules Series at Pearse Stadium in Galway, having previously refereed earlier editions of the competition.

He refereed games outside Ireland, including in Paris, Luxembourg, New York, San Francisco and Australia.

Administration career
When Liam O'Neill was president of the GAA, McEnaney chaired the National Referees' Committee and he oversaw the introduction of the amended square-ball rule, the black card and Hawk-Eye. As of 2022, he continued to support Hawk-Eye and the black card.

McEnaney has also acted as a spokesperson for the GAA, such as in the aftermath of the Armagh eye-gouging incident in 2022. McEnaney criticised Armagh following this game: "Armagh needs to lose their tag, and that image they have. You can be unfortunate and you can be unlucky. But it needs to stop."

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Living people
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Vaping As Juul announces mass layoffs, a new lawsuit alleges it shipped a million contaminated pods
by Kim A | Oct 31, 2019 | Gadgets
A lawsuit filed a by former Juul executive alleges that the company knew a batch of contaminated e-liquid had been used in about one million pods shipped to retailers earlier this year, but did not inform customers. The lawsuit, first reported by BuzzFeed, was brought by Siddharth Breja, former senior vice president of global finance at Juul from May 2018 to March 2019, who alleges he was fired after complaining about the contaminated pods.
News of the lawsuit comes the same day as Juul's announcement it will lay off about 500 people, or 10% to 15% of its workforce, and the departure of four executives, including chief financial officer Tim Danaher. Juul is currently under scrutiny by the Food and Drug Administration, which claims the startup made misleading statements about its product and targeting of teens.
In the lawsuit, Breja claims that during a meeting on March 12, he learned a contaminated batch of mint e-liquid was used to make 250,000 refill kits, or a total of one million pods, that had already been shipped to retailers.
Breja alleges that when he complained about Juul's refusal to issue a product recall or health and safety notice, Danaher said doing so would cost the company billions of dollars in lost sales, hurting its then-$38 billion valuation. About a week later, Breja says the company fired him, telling him that it was because he had misrepresented himself as former chief financial officer at Uber. In the lawsuit, Breja says the claim was "preposterous," and that he had accurately represented his former position as a chief financial officer of a division at Uber.
In the lawsuit, Breja also claims that Juul wanted to sell pods that were almost a year old and when he asked the company to include an expiration or best by date, or a date of manufacture on the packaging, he was told by former CEO Kevin Burns that "half our customers are drunk and vaping like mo-fos, who the fuck is going to notice the quality of our pods?"
In an email, a Juul spokesperson said "Mr. Breja's claims are baseless. He was terminated in March 2019 because he failed to demonstrate the leadership qualities needed in his role. The allegations concerning safety issues with Juul products are equally meritless, and we already investigated the underlying manufacturing issue and determined the product met all applicable specifications. The company will vigorously defend this lawsuit."
TechCrunch has contacted for comment the law firm representing Breja. In a statement to BuzzFeed, Breja's attorney Harmeet Dhillon said "Mr. Breja became aware of very concerning actions at the company, and he performed his duty to shareholders and to the board by reporting these issues internally. In exchange for doing that, he was inappropriately terminated. This is very concerning, particularly since some of the issues he raised concerned matters of public safety."
Burns was replaced in September by K.C. Crosthwaite, a former executive at Juul's largest shareholder Altria . A replacement for Danaher has not been announced yet.
Updated with statement from Juul.
Red Dead Redemption The Morning After: Supreme's $60 burner phone is a hypebeast's dream
by Kim A | Oct 31, 2019 | Gaming
Especially if you keep your husband/cameraman locked in the basement.Crowdfunding is better than Netflix for YouTube's creep queen
Six months ago, Christine McConnell picked up the phone and learned that her Netflix show, The Curious Creations of Christine McConnell, wouldn't be renewed. Now, with YouTube and Patreon, she has a stream of reliable income for the first time in her artistic career. More than 3,000 fans contribute to her page monthly in $3 to $100 increments, while 90,000 subscribers follow along on YouTube.
According to her, "(social media stars and YouTubers) don't know that they're actually in such a better position to completely own their brands and have this totally new kind of income that didn't exist 10 years ago. It's just so much better."
The $60 candybar phone sold out in seconds.Supreme's burner phone is a hypebeast's dream
It's perfect for calling for help from the next Fyre festival.
Earlier RAZR rumors hinted at a $1,500 Verizon-exclusive folding phone.Motorola invite hints at a 'reinvented' RAZR
Earlier this year, a Motorola exec confirmed to Engadget that the company was hard at work on foldable phone technology. Now CNET reports it's sending out invites for a November 13th event in Los Angeles that promise the "highly-anticipated unveiling of a reinvented icon." Add in an embedded GIF of something that looks like a hinged mobile device, and the potential of a new RAZR phone is quickly moving from rumor to reality.
That seems bad.Samsung will fix bug that lets any fingerprint unlock a Galaxy S10
The Samsung Galaxy S10's fingerprint reader has been balky from day one, with users reporting it could be unlocked with a 3D-printed fingerprint. Worse, a buyer recently discovered that if you install a third-party screen protector, a non-registered user could unlock the phone. In a statement to Engadget, the company said "We recommend all customers to use Samsung authorized accessories, specifically designed for Samsung products."
It's time to take on Tesla's Superchargers.Ford teams up with charging companies to form the FordPass Network
Ford has introduced the FordPass Charging Network, which it says includes 12,000 charging stations with more than 35,000 plugs in North America. Customers who buy its upcoming EVs, presumably including its Mustang-inspired electric SUV, will get two years of free access (they'll still need to pay for electricity) to the network from the time they buy and activate their FordPass account for the vehicle.
You'll have another way to see 'My Neighbor Totoro' next spring.Studio Ghibli movies will stream on HBO Max
HBO Max will be the streaming home for movies from the legendary Japanese animation company Studio Ghibli. Classics including Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke and Howl's Moving Castle will be available to stream for the first time anywhere on the service. In one fell swoop, HBO Max grabbed a selection of much-loved animated movies, which might help it in the battle for streaming supremacy against the likes of Disney+. In fact, Disney's streaming service may have seemed like the logical choice for the Ghibli canon. The movies will start streaming from next spring.
It's one step ahead of the Trump administration's ban on flavored e-cigs.Juul stops selling its fruit-flavored vape products
Juul is suspending the sale of its fruit-flavored vape products in the US, including mango, creme, fruit and cucumber varieties. The company will continue to sell its mint and menthol nicotine pods. The decision comes as the Trump administration is preparing to ban flavored e-cigs in an attempt to curb teen vaping — and as the CDC continues to search for the cause of a vaping-related lung illness.
Juul halted sales of those flavors in stores last year. Since then, they've only been available online.
But wait, there's more…
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Mark Zuckerberg paints himself as a defender of 'free speech' on Facebook
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Nintendo Switch The Morning After: DJI's palm-sized drone can fly for 30 minutes
by admin | Oct 31, 2019 | Gaming
More screens aren't always better.LG G8X ThinQ review
Foldable phones aren't quite ready for primetime, so LG did the next best thing: It added a case with a second screen. The only problem is that this doesn't quite work either. As Chris Velazco explains, "the G8X and its second screen generally act like two smartphones attached at the proverbial hip." Still, its funky setup isn't so bad that it's completely useless, and if you find a good deal on one it might be worth a try.
Things are going well.Nintendo Switch sales should pass the SNES next quarter
Nintendo sold 4.8 million Switch consoles last quarter, bringing lifetime sales to 41.67 million. That's a 50 percent increase on the 3.19 million Switch consoles sold during the same period last year and includes nearly two million units of the new Switch Lite sold in just the last ten days of the reporting period. The company also told investors that its mobile efforts are currently focused its existing mobile apps, like Dr. Mario and Mario Kart Tour, as opposed to releasing new ones in the next year.
In-car systems will have a new look soon.Ford's Sync 4 system will add wireless CarPlay and Android Auto support
When Sync 4 arrives in select Ford vehicles starting in 2020, it'll include wireless support for both CarPlay and Android Auto. Some Sync 4 vehicles will include wireless charging, so you'll be able to take one less cable with you when you go for a drive in one of the company's new cars. The interface is also tuned for multitasking and has support for larger 15-inch screens.
Ford's other announcement is that, around the same time, it will have new models ready to receive over-the-air updates.
The game launches on PS4 November 8th.The 'Death Stranding' launch trailer is here, and it's eight minutes long
Sony has shared an eight-minute launch trailer for Hideo Kojima's next opus. Don't go into the trailer with the expectation to get a better sense of the game's story; more likely, you'll come out the other side with more questions than answers. It wouldn't be a Kojima game otherwise.
The only real problem is that there are so many other speakers to choose from.Amazon Echo review (2019): Low-priced, but not low-end
The latest Echo does just about everything right: It sounds great, it's pretty cheap at $99 and it handles voice commands like a charm.
He's made a big donation to a YouTuber-led project to combat climate change.Why did Elon Musk just buy a million trees?
Last night, Elon Musk bought a million trees for a cool $1 million, and it wasn't some mad luxury purchase you might expect. Instead, it's all based on the power of a handful of YouTubers starting a project that'll do a little bit to combat climate change. TeamTrees is a project aimed at raising $20 million by the end of 2019 to bankroll the planting of 20 million new trees by the end of 2022. Spearheading TeamTrees is Jimmy Donaldson. Better known online as MrBeast, Donaldson made a name for himself doing stunts, while also uploading philanthropic antics, using money he's made from his channel.
So light it doesn't need to be registered with the FAA.DJI's palm-sized Mavic Mini can fly for up to 30 minutes
This foldable Mavic Mini weighs in at just 249 grams and comes with a bunch of features designed to make drone flying and aerial photography fun and accessible to everyone, without skimping on quality. The standard Mavic Mini package with remote controller, one battery, extra propellers and all necessary tools and wires is available for pre-order for $399 and will start shipping on November 11th.
The social network believes the ads are too prone to manipulation.Twitter will put a stop to political ads on November 22nd
Twitter has wrestled with the issue of questionable political ads and decided just to get rid of them entirely. Jack Dorsey announced that the social network is stopping all political ads outside of non-partisan exceptions (such as voter registration), whether they come from candidates or interest groups. It'll provide the finished policy on November 15th and will start enforcing it on November 22nd.
Dorsey said the decision stemmed from both principles and practical realities. A political message on Twitter should earn its reach when people follow or share accounts and "should not be compromised by money," the CEO said. Meanwhile, over at Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg is staying the course.
Apple's wearables and services businesses keep on growing
Sonos offers its early adopters a 30 percent trade-in offer on new speakers
Apple Card users will be able to get zero-percent financing for iPhone purchases
Juul stands accused of shipping a million contaminated vape pods
Australia wants to verify porn users by scanning their faces
HBO Max nets 'South Park' exclusivity for a reported $500 million
AT&T's new unlimited phone plans drop WatchTV for HBO Max
Netflix renews 'Another Life' for a second season despite lousy reviews
Amazon People Are Sharing The Internet's Best-Kept Secrets And Someone Call The FBI And The Fire Squad
by George S | Oct 31, 2019 | Trending
The internet can be a dark and scary place…but sometimes you can also learn a lot of cool things in that dark and scary place. That's what I call balance.
Generali Versicherung
The way to recover documents online is a mystery…but it exists:
"The Wayback Machine and how you can recover deleted news articles, posts, and other unreachable pages. It's the reason nothing on the internet is truly ever deleted."
—DubioTheDubious
We really don't know who founded bitcoin, which…makes sense but is also totally weird:
"Who is Satoshi Nakamoto? They say it's the name of the creator of bitcoin, but it's an alias. The true founders have never been revealed."
—rockemsockem0922
Or the (potentially evil) genius behind the Cicada 3301 puzzles:
"The identity of the creator or creators of the Cicada 3301 puzzles. With Cicada, the puzzles and steps for potential recruits are quite complex, so it seems like a lot of trouble to go through for this kind of project. One thing that seems somewhat bizarre to me is that many complex puzzles and steps to get through would narrow the pool of successful recruits to a small number, but then keeping the organization's structure and operations almost totally hidden to its new members would likely cause high turnover."
—LebronJamesHarden
Reddit karma is calculative and not by random chance:
"How karma is calculated. Apparently there are a series of sequences that show karma is not random, but scientific."
—mmicahj
Apparently, there are free college courses you can take online:
"People really don't know about MOOCs (massive online open courses). There are college courses from universities everywhere, and they are free to enroll and participate in online."
—eternalrefuge86
This shopping secret that I'm actually trying as I type:
"Don't buy anything straightaway, but leave it in your cart for a week. For most places, there's a high chance you'll get a discount offer. I know because I used to work for a company what would set the machinations for it."
—greyjackal
Also, there are secret coupons — well, not totally secret but ways to get that discount, honey:
"Save10, save20, and save30 are premier discount codes on a surprising amount of websites. Anytime you're ready to check out, just try one of these codes and it'll probably work."
—iforgottheothercode
There are women on Reddit (which I guess is a secret, but also not):
"My wife won't let me tag her in posts because she doesn't want her gender to be known. She used to have a username that made it obvious she was a woman, and I witnessed firsthand how her comments were interpreted on certain subjects. When she changed her username to something gender-neutral, that's when I really noticed the difference, and it's quite obvious. It's sad."
—IFuckingLoveJJAbrams
This secret that helps you save money on Amazon:
"Camelcamelcamel — it's a tool that tracks the prices of everything on Amazon. You can see trends on products, like if the product goes on sale a certain time of year. You can set notifications to alert you if a product dips below a certain price. It's an invaluable tool if you do a lot of Amazon shopping."
—I69YourMom247
There are phone apps that'll help you steal… I mean, save on gas:
"A certain service station/fuel company in Australia has a phone app that lets you lock in the price of fuel at your closest fuel station for a week. People have 'found various ways' to lock in the price of fuel at any of their stores in Australia (against the TOS), giving you huge discounts if your local fuel services are expensive/at the top of the cycle."
—spatchi14
This secret that'll brighten up any music lover's day:
"I love radiooooo.com. You can listen to music from around the world, even different decades, at the click of a button. If you're into world music, definitely check it out."
—bob_boo_lala
This handy Firefox secret:
"The 'Inspect Element' tool on Firefox can be used nefariously if you know how to use it correctly. I can't say the different ways you can use it, but it is pretty epic."
—Zachman97
That secret 'S':
"Maybe it is, maybe it isn't, but that one 'S' everybody used to draw. There's like an entire conspiracy theory on where it originated, even though we don't know a specific time when it first appeared."
—sherlocked64
And lastly, this secret that's so hard to explain, I guess you just have to read it:
"There's this concept called 'The Library of Babel.' It is a fascinating experiment which uses algorithms to prove Jorge Luis Borges' theory that anything and everything text-based can be, and has been, created through the random assignment of characters using a labyrinth of bookshelves in a hexagon format.Every work of fiction or nonfiction can be created word-for-word randomly given enough permutations. Anything randomly discovered in the library will be in exactly the same spot when rediscovered without having to generate the millions and millions of pages of text and store it."
This is literally my face while reading some of these. Well, IDK whether to be impressed, creeped out, or ready to spiral into more information.
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Nintendo Switch What we played in October: 'Untitled Goose Game' and 'What the Golf?'
The music and sound effects are similarly minimal but completely appropriate for the game. In fact, the music is one of my favorite things in the entire game. It's a simple, mellow piano score that drops in and out of the game depending on what you're doing. It hilariously ramps up in intensity the more chaos you cause, with dramatic hits punctuating moments where the villagers are surprised by the goose.
But the best thing about Untitled Goose Game is the honk button. It's the first thing you learn how to do, and it's both a useful tool to achieving your devious means, while also being straight-up fun to mash for no reason. The game requires a surprising amount of stealth to check things off your to-do list — but sometimes I'd get caught by a human and start mashing the honk button, flapping my wings and causing pure mayhem as a way to blow off steam and just goof off. That would often lead me to spend a few minutes just messing up as much stuff in the area as I could, to pay back those nasty humans for catching me in the act.
The only downside to Untitled Goose Game is that it's too short. More accurately, I wish it was longer, but House House made a tight game that doesn't overstay its welcome. And even though I now know how to do everything required to finish the game, I'll definitely drop into the goose's world again, because startling these goofy humans is just too satisfying.
Apex Legends Season 3
Richard Lawler
At this point in my gaming career I can usually only keep up with one game at a time. After a nearly two-year stretch of constant Overwatch play, Apex Legends brought me into the battle royale fold and I haven't looked back. The team at Respawn tweaked formulas established by giants in the genre like PUBG and Fortnite, while bringing a feeling I remembered from the Titanfall and Call of Duty games they'd worked on.
And then the map changed.
Apex has been out for less than a year, and its last update is bigger than anything the game had previously seen. While there's still only one large area, players said goodbye to the lush forests and dry deserts of King's Canyon before dropping into the land of fire and ice that is World's Edge.
While I didn't think the game needed a map revamp, I've loved learning a new map that rewards different styles of play, and it seems to have brought back many people who tried the game early on before ditching it.
With a lot of action taking place in urban areas, gameplay is more vertical than ever before, but careful terrain design means snipers don't always rule supreme. I haven't yet gotten the hang of the new character, Crypto, or his drone abilities, but he adds more to the game than he takes away from other characters. I find that he provides the challenge of turning the hunter into the hunted whenever you see one of those machines flying by.
I'm still not sure about Apex's frustrating dual-currency setup and lootboxes. While I'm not overly concerned for myself — being mediocre at the game means I have very little blame to assign for things I haven't earned — it's a system that tiptoes around the line of being predatory to collectors. If I want a particular cosmetic, just let me pay for it and decide if it's worthwhile instead of trying to go 50 levels up a Battle Pass or praying for RNG blessings.
The same goes for teammates. While a Halloween event will bring back single player for a limited time, a lot of the fun of the game depends on the commitment of whoever is in your trio. While penalties for leaving early in the game's ranked mode have given players a reason to stick around and see if teammates can help them up, its standard mode could use some Overwatch-like endorsements or LFG to keep everyone's expectations on the same page.
Even with those caveats, I'd recommend giving Apex a shot — it's free, you can't get cheaper than that — and if you're on a team with me then congratulations! I bring a 5% winning percentage, inconsistent aim and a constant flow of loot pings, but I won't leave a downed teammate behind if I can help it.
Sayonara Wild Hearts
Kris Holt
It's been a long time since I fell in love with a game as hard and as fast as I have with Sayonara Wild Hearts. It's a gorgeous, thrilling experience about heartbreak that's filled with surprises.
Developer Simogo drew from broad reaches of the cultural spectrum for its stunning work here, packing a ton of ideas into the "On-rails Action Ballet." Sayonara Wild Hearts constantly slings new mechanics at you — I didn't quite expect it to invoke Titanfall 2, for one thing. I was able to wrap around my head around most of them quickly, but for those I didn't, numerous checkpoints meant I didn't have to retread my steps too much.
Most levels clock in at under a couple of minutes and I finished my first runthrough in a little over an hour. Stages often felt a hair too short to me, though. I wanted many of them to last a bit longer, but I'll be replaying this often enough that it's not a major concern. Meanwhile, playing on Apple Arcade, I found it much easier to use a DualShock 4 than to frantically swipe across my iPhone's screen.
And then there's the glue that holds it all together: that sublime soundtrack by Daniel Olsén and Jonathan Eng. It's an umami bomb for the ears that I've been mainlining almost non-stop since my first playthrough. It's filled with techno-pop gems ("Mine" and "Inside" are particular faves), and it works flawlessly with the rest of the game's rhythms. I expect I'll be bopping along to those tunes for a while yet.
What the Golf?
Devindra Hardawar
During my recent trip to the Oculus Connect conference, I thought I had all my gaming needs solved with the Nintendo Switch. I loaded it up with Fire Emblem Three Houses, Hollow Knight and plenty of games I've been planning to spend more time with. Then I started playing What the Golf, which I downloaded on a whim as part of Apple Arcade, and I couldn't stop.
For the majority of my five and a half hour flight to San Jose, I carefully plotted golf trajectories and sussed out the solutions to some of the game's more nefarious puzzles. What the Golf starts out as a mere golf game — then you start throwing your character around the stage to hit the flag. Before long, you're introduced to an overworld where your sentient golf ball has to complete levels and fight an evil computer. It turns out, it's anything but a normal golf game.
Triband, What the Golf's developers, describe it as a "physics-based golf parody." That's an understatement. It's not just a fun spin on the rules of golf, it's a love letter to classic and modern games. It transforms the mechanics of a platformer into something you could play with a golf swing. Somehow, it turns everything into golf. (I won't spoil it's many wonderful references.)
What the Golf is basically the perfect phone game. You can play it mostly one-handed, and it's the ideal thing to load up when you're exhausted and don't even have the energy to hold up a Switch Lite. And yes, it's another sign that Apple Arcade is one of the best deals in gaming today.
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A House Manager Caregiver for the Developmentally Disabled is a key figure in leading the team of Supported Living Caregivers to provide ongoing needed and wanted support to the people utilizing Medicaid Waiver Services. Supervise direct care staff and coordinate day-to-day activities and maintenance of the assigned home. The House Manager CDD's goal is to facilitate the person served in reaching his or her maximum potential. A Supported Living House Manager will assist the Staff Supervisor, and QIDP by leading Supported Living CDDs in a positive, dignified, and objective manner to provide a strong team approach. Maintain communication flow within the agency and Supported Living Services division. Provide support to a designated person. Document the major activities of the person served in daily notes. Maintain accurate records of support provided to the person served. Oversee file maintenance and record keeping in the home. Plan and provide instruction in communication skills, daily living skills, socialization skills, fine and gross motor skills, perceptual skills, and any other areas based on programming needs. Prepare reports detailing goal progress and person served participations for persons served and route to the QIDP on a monthly basis. Monitor and ensure that all monthly safety drills are complete and turned into the Supported Living Clerical Assistant. Ensure complete documentation of behavior, seizures, accidents/incidents, progress on objectives is done on a daily basis. Responsibly pass or monitor medication administration based on persons served needs. Ensure that all necessary medications are available to the staff and persons served at all times. Prepare medication for destruction and route to the QIDP as necessary. Ensure that staff is available to receive cycle fill medications on the designated delivery day. Maintain accurate person served medical records in the home, by ensuring MAR and medication sheets are current and available to the Supported Living CDDs and person served by the first of each month. Maintain medications assuring adequate supplies are being maintained. Provide services in compliance with all funding sources and governing bodies (CARF, BQIS, State and Federal Law). Display patience in all situations involving persons served. Speak in an even, positive and personal tone of voice when conversing with persons served. Appropriately respond to person served behavior via verbal and/or physical intervention based on the needs of the persons served. Follow policies/procedures set forth by the Supported Living department and the agency. Assist Staff Supervisor and QIDP as necessary with staffing and monthly meetings to maintain a team atmosphere which focuses on the person served and to assist staff in understanding and following policies/procedures set forth by the division and the agency in compliance with state regulation and federal law. Assist in the planning of house meetings as necessary with the Supported Living CDDs, to update the staff on person served issues, changes or current needs of the person served. Attend and participate in monthly House Manager CDD Supported Living meetings. Accept supervision by cooperating with supervisor's directives and accepting constructive feedback from supervisor in an effort to improve job performance. Communicate concerns to appropriate supervisory staff. Strictly maintain confidentiality of all people in compliance with agency policies and HIPAA requirements. Route all receipts, cancelled checks, food stamp receipts, and bills for persons served to the FEQAA as necessary. Monitor physical condition of the person's home while ensuring a safe and sound environment. Ensure that the home of the person served maintains the cleanliness standard of the Supported Living department. Must be able to care for the physical needs of persons served including feeding, hygiene, and toileting. Must be capable of assisting in physically transferring/moving persons served when needed. Physical activities may include but not be limited to: lifting up 25-50 pounds (depending on person served); bending; reaching; stretching; grasping; visual acuity; walking; squatting, kneeling, twisting, climbing, crawling, stooping, carrying, pushing, pulling, guiding; and transporting. Provide first aid and physical assistance to the individual as needed. Use of medical adaptive equipment including, but not limited to: Wheelchair, Hoyer Lift, Shower Chairs, Blood Sugar Testing Equipment, CPAP, Oxygen, BP and any others required. Work scheduled hours as coordinated with staff supervisor. This includes the ability to work irregular shifts outside the standard agency operating hours including weekends and holiday as necessary to meet the needs of the persons served. Remain awake and available to supported client at all times during scheduled hours. Monitor performance and documentation of Supported Living Caregivers for the Developmentally Disabled. Communicate concerns to appropriate supervisor. Lead Supported Living Staff members in a fair, positive manner. Train staff as related to persons served, their home, and BQIS related standards. Complete Record of Trainings for each session. Be available to be contacted by Staff Supervisor to assist with issues related to persons served, their homes, staffing, or any other emergency issues that may arise. Complete or designate shopping responsibilities to meet FEQAA standards and the needs of persons served (groceries, household, clothing, etc). Participate in the on-call rotation with a willingness to cover any and/or all shifts with Bona Vista guidelines. Assist with scheduling and shift coverage as needed; this includes but not limited to: completing schedules for all sites the house manager oversees. Transport persons served to and from appointments and other activities as scheduled regardless of distance. Must be willing to utilize personal vehicle and agency vehicles when transporting persons served. Serve as a liaison between persons served, families, staff, professionals, and the community. Safeguard persons served and families' human and civil rights. Actively involve the persons served in community events. Respond to calls as needed as person served issues arise. Plan and participate in all special community based activities for persons served. Actively involve the person served in community events. Participate in client-related meetings, as requested. Assist with the finances of the person served by staying within the spending guidelines set forth by the FEQAA. Promote agency philosophies, generate team spirit, create and maintain an environment that fosters employee satisfaction, maximizes productivity and profitability. Must be willing to maintain open availability. Potential exposure to bodily fluids, pests, contagious pathogens, and/or bed bugs. Must be able to climb stairs on an occasional basis to access work areas. Attend/request related training as authorized or required.
High School Diploma or GED required. Previous experience working with persons with disabilities preferred. Must possess excellent communication skills both written and oral, and strong teamwork skills. Must have the ability to successfully work in both independent and group settings. Must have the ability to effectively communicate during a crisis situation. Must be capable of obtaining and maintaining certification in CPR, First Aide, and CPI and perform if necessary, and Medication Administration. Possess, and maintain a clear criminal record per Medicaid Waiver regulation requirements. Maintain a valid Indiana driver's license, insurance on personal vehicle (minimum of PLPD with Medical liability coverage), and maintain insurability as defined by the agency liability insurance carrier. Must possess and maintain reliable transportation that meets state requirements for transporting persons served. Dress appropriately as defined by department dress code.


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Imperialism: An economic perspective
Published : Friday, 7 August, 2020 at 12:00 AM Count : 494
Kawsar Uddin Mahmud
Perhaps 'Imperialism' is the most talked-about issue as well as the most crucial word in political history even in contemporary international relations. However, it is not so easy to define 'Imperialism' because it has various perspectives, and empirical research to be interpreted. Even so, it is not only a word but also terminology that defines not only the US's hegemonic 'power politics' in the world order or China's 'economic reign' but also defines every kind of predominance and supremacy of every state in every aspect.
However, in this modern era, political analysts describe 'Imperialism' from the perspective of 'Colonialism'. Moreover, imperialism is meaningless without colonialism, scholars say. But if we go forward to this topic following a specific way, we have to say, imperialism is an upshot of 'Capitalism'. Talking about its political arena, 'Imperialism' doesn't imply only the annexation of territory like what Israel is doing in the West Bank (Palestine) but it pertains to every aspect of the international politics in this contemporary era. This article dealt with only the modern version of imperialism from the economic perspective with assimilating the history of the Cold War.
As an element of colonialism, the holders of capitalist society use a monopolistic way to seize raw materials and markets. And it is very important to get more capital to invade more territory. That's why sociologists explained that 'The pressure of extra capital' caused imperialism and colonialism. Notably, Lenin claimed that the rising of the states in the early 20th Century through an imperialistic way was an important cause of WWI (1914-18).
After that, the Cold War period (1947-91) was the extremist level of capitalism. Another point is the Soviet Union and The US got involved in a rivalry to become 'a world power'. They seized and divided the small states for establishing their interest in the name of 'Capitalism and Communism'. For Instance, Vietnam, Germany, and Korea got divided as a result of that 'ideological rivalry'. More or less, the world was going through the 'Bipolar World Order'.
Eventually, after the 1990-91's, Soviet Union (1922-91) had collapsed because of the weak policies of Michael Gorbachev (1931-present) that's why the Soviet Union couldn't stand again with its massive power. And for this reason; the world order became 'Unipolar and US-centric'.
Focusing on the main object of this article, in this contemporary, China started its journey like the Soviet Union to challenge the US' political economy. Hence, Trade War (2018) started between the US and China after the starting of the Trump Government (2016) but Xi Jinping has many economic measures to challenge the sanctions of the US on Chinese products. Moreover, China is not only a giant in the economy but also a military power which is so important to be discussed.
For instance, its military alliance (aid to) with Pakistan, Nepal, Myanmar, and Russia is so important in the 'Eastern Bloc' as well as the seizing of the part of the Galwan Valley by making a rivalry with India are recent examples of Chinese military power.
China's 'One Country, Two Systems' is a new type of policy that gave perfection to the Xi Jinping Government in the economic aspect. Also, 'One Belt, One Road' is the most influential economic policy China has ever taken. More importantly, last year, the US banned hundreds of Chinese goods and technological items like Huawei, and consequently, China also banned a lot of goods and technological materials from the US like Google, Apple, and so on. These types of sanctions are new 'telegram' to people--new type of 'Imperialism'.
This economic policy of 'Imperialism' is not granted by only the US or China but many economic giants like Japan had taken the same policy to increase its dominance in an economic world. For Instance, Japan is going to give a loan of 329 million dollars to the Bangladesh government in the following month as help during this COVID-19 pandemic time. This loan will be spent on fulfilling the budget of 2020-21 and 2021-22 fiscal years.
'Free Market Economy or Free trade', whatever we say, is a sign of 'Economic Imperialism' in many aspects. 'Chinese Economy' is not also out of this type of 'Imperialism' but it follows the highest level of 'Soft Policy and Functionalist Approach' which help it to increase its economic propagation in developing countries like Bangladesh, Myanmar, Pakistan, Srilanka, Nepal, and some African countries through 'One belt One Road Corridor' policy. To be mentioned wholeheartedly, it is nothing but an 'Imperial Game and Neo-Cold War' that China and The US are playing.
But the most affected countries from this type of game are developing countries. Following the event of the Galwan Valley, Bangladesh was in dilemma to stick up for India and China. As a 'Soft Policy', China withdrew tariffs and trade barriers from more than a hundred goods and made a strong relation with Bangladesh that increased the political anxiety of Indian diplomats. As a result, India is going to appoint a new ambassador to Dhaka, an unofficial source says. Thus, a developing country gets involved in a crucial 'imperial game'.
The developing countries like Bangladesh should be more careful about its 'Economic Policy' as well as 'Foreign Policy'. 'Friendship to All and Malice towards None' should be applied in a diplomatic way like the father of the nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh MujiburRahman said, "We are a small country, we want friendship to all and malice towards none". Ensuring the interest of the country should be the main aim of policymakers and thus a state can save its interest and can sustain in an 'Imperial Game'.
The writer is a student, Department of International Relations, University of Dhaka
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Mantua 9/11 memorial adds fragment from Pentagon
By Kimberly | Published: July 26, 2013
By Andy Polhamus South Jersey Times/Gloucester County Times
Lt. Jeff Ferry, Mantua Police Department, L, Chief Rodney Sawyer and Steven Saymon, retired Brooklawn PD, R, stand at the Place of Reflection in Chestnut Branch Park. (Photo by Tim Hawk/South Jersey Times)
MANTUA TWP. — The chunk of stone sitting in the back of the police car was inscribed with a serial number.
The first character, B, indicates its position in the Pentagon on the morning of September 11, 2001. The block, which was transported from Washington, D.C., to Mantua on Thursday, will join a piece of steel from the World Trade Center at the township's Place of Reflection in Chestnut Branch Park.
"I was honored to be part of it," said Mantua Police Lt. Jeff Ferry, who picked up the stone from the Pentagon early Thursday morning before driving it to Mantua. "I jumped at the chance to do it."
Mantua's Place of Reflection will soon be expanded to include all the sites of that day's attacks. A small clearing has been set aside to represent the site of the crash in Shanksville, Pa., and the 200-pound piece of rubble from the Pentagon will have its own place near the fragment of the World Trade Center.
"Every time you think of 9/11, the first thing you think of is, what, New York," said Ferry. "The people in the Pentagon are just as important."
Steve Sayman, a retired police officer who now runs an organization dedicated to building a September 11 memorial in Philadelphia, was a first responder to Ground Zero in New York. He helped bring the Pentagon block to Mantua. Sayman has been plagued by severe health problems for more than a decade as a result of his exposure to the airborne pollutants released by the fallen buildings.
The bombings in Boston this spring were a startling reminder for the public about the reality of terrorism, Sayman said.
"There's been a new spark in the public mind," he said. "We still have to keep our guard up."
As the years go by, fewer and fewer artifacts from what Ferry called "one of the biggest crime scenes in history" are available to municipalities looking to add to a small town memorial. Municipal governments must submit a letter of request, which is then forwarded to the Department of Defense for review.
Sayman said that, soon, there will be no artifacts left to give out.
"They don't let any Joe Schmoe have it," Sayman said.
The memorial in the park includes the names of the three Gloucester County residents killed in the attacks: John Rodak of Mantua; Nicholas Brandemarti of West Deptford; and Perry Thompson of Monroe Township, all of whom died at the World Trade Center.
"Year after year, they're thinking how to make a tribute," said Joyce Rodak, the widow of John Rodak's. "Not only to those who lost their lives, but to future generations — to make sure that people really never forget."
Taking the somber edge off delivery of the artifact, township officials focused on the impact the memorial would have on future visitors to the park. Officials hope to have all three sections of the memorial completed by this year's annual September 11 anniversary observance.
"This is going to be here longer than I'm here," Lt. Ferry said of the stone. "When we're all in our 70s, this will still be sitting here. Grade school kids will learn about it."
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This chapter introduces some of the most important concepts related to the notion of probability. Probabilities underlie everything in the field of statistics. Having a clear sense of the basic ideas in probability theory will help you more easily digest the more advanced statistical ideas presented in this book.


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What If We Had Perfect Robot Referees?
By Hua Hsu
Technological innovations have become part of how we experience sports. The problem is that most viewers at home don't realize the imprecision of the machines.
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Last month, Mark Clattenburg, who is generally regarded as one of the finest referees in professional soccer, left England's Premier League for a better-paying position in Saudi Arabia. Plenty of famous players have chosen riches over prestige and joined less established leagues in Asia and the Middle East. But this was one of the first times that a referee of Clattenburg's stature and prominence had left in his prime. Just last year, he was selected to referee two of the most important matches on Earth: the finals of the Champions League, in May, and then the European Championship, two months later—plum gigs that testified to his skill. To commemorate the occasion, he had the feat tattooed on his arm—a testament to his knack for preening.
Some fans lamented Clattenburg's departure; it was, above all, thrillingly modern to watch a referee who carefully styled his hair and adjudicated with a sense of bravado, eager to be part of the spectacle. But the way Clattenburg was hailed as someone at the apex of the profession was a reminder of how primitive on-field officials can seem, huffing to and fro, eyeballing things in real time. The average fan watching television is often better equipped to see what is happening on the field of play. Technological innovations have become part of how we experience sports: the strike-zone grid projected onto the catcher's body, thermal sensors tracking the flight of a ball, a feast of different camera angles and playback speeds.
As a result, it's easier than ever to second-guess the authority of a referee or an umpire. After all, they are only human. But what if we didn't have to rely on them? Would it change our experience if competitions were overseen by robots and machines rather than fallible and distractible people? In an age of wearable technology, is there a compelling reason not to weave sensors and trackers into uniforms or cleats? This is the subject of "Bad Call: Technology's Attack on Referees and Umpires and How to Fix It," a recent book by Harry Collins, Robert Evans, and Christopher Higgins, three U.K. social scientists (and fans of Liverpool Football Club) with an interest in how technology has changed the typical fan's understanding of sports. "Ten million hearts are broken every week," they write, "and they do not need to be."
I've often wondered if I'd prefer games to be perfectly overseen. The N.B.A. might be among the most progressive leagues in the world, yet its officiating crews aren't immune to implicit bias. In the world of soccer, tensions between referees, players, and fans have resulted in the occasional work stoppage, and even in incidents of violence. Why not institute goal-line technology and implant balls with G.P.S. trackers? Why not get a machine, rather than someone hunched over the catcher, to call balls and strikes? If it were possible to tell whether someone reached a first-down marker without the assistance of two people holding opposite ends of a chain, why not allow it? But, I think, it's the capacity for human error, for accident or misjudgment, that deepens our sense of fatalism or tragedy in sports. At the level of narrative, it's more fun to have a villain, especially one whose unveiling is unexpected, whose name you might not have known when the evening began. I'd rather have someone to (harmlessly) blame—opening up space for speculation, chaos, and human messiness.
Collins, Evans, and Higgins write about how decisions made by referees and officials inflect our feelings of justice, merit, and outrage. In their view, the average fan has put too much faith in "intermediation," or technological assistance to on-field calls. The air of machine precision casts doubt on what our eyes—or the eyes of referees—can process. As viewers, they argue, our instinct is to assume that all forms of assistance are equally effective, or that they do what they claim in the first place. But what we see on television is usually just a representation, or a calculated guess, based on thermal imaging, sound, or the work of cameras tracking an object's velocity through air. There's a difference between implanting a ball with a chip—which, it turns out, can be very expensive—and using "track estimators" to guess their path, and neither solution is a hundred per cent effective.
The problem is that most viewers at home don't realize the imprecision of the machines. In Collins, Evans, and Higgins's view, fans end up watching "a video game while believing they are seeing what really happened." During the 2007 Wimbledon final, Roger Federer grew so incensed by the authority of a computer system called Hawk-Eye, which was new at the time, that he famously griped, "It's killing me." Watching at home, the Hawk-Eye appears to be a precise, schematic account of what just happened in a tennis match, tracking the ball in flight and then zooming down to the service line or the base line to show whether the shot has landed in or out. But what Hawk-Eye actually does is anticipate where a ball should land, triangulating the most likely outcome based on visual tracking of its trajectory. Despite the appearance of microscopic accuracy, the system at the time still assumed a margin of error of about 3.6 millimetres.
These moments, when highly trained athletes quibble with the all-knowing judgment of a machine, make for weirdly thrilling television. It feels as if the athletes are standing in for the rest of us, as though we forfeit a bit of what makes us human when we let a computer make the call. As for "Bad Call," it never ends up succeeding as a polemic. The authors propose some modest solutions, all of which boil down to less reliance on technological intermediation and better television analysis of what fans at home are actually seeing. Perhaps there might be ways for games to flow naturally, with off-site officiating decisions interrupting only when absolutely necessary. A lot of the technology the authors discuss is still proprietary, so their arguments about technical limitations remain speculative at best.
But the book does raise fascinating questions about our desire to see the world as something where everything can be measured, calibrated, and fine-tuned. Why not just let things continue as they always have, with human error baked into the game or the match, rather than allowing ourselves to be "enthralled by technology and a fetish for a mythical account of accuracy," which the authors believe can only lead to "madness"? Given that more people watch sports on television than in person, it's unlikely that this appetite for technological assistance will diminish anytime soon. For professional leagues and broadcasters, offering viewers the best product available means new, customizable camera angles, higher definition, and greater expectations of clarity, certitude, and precision.
The most provocative moment of "Bad Call" comes at the end, when the authors suggest that the stakes for all this are much greater than just a few more titles for Liverpool. What if technology's presumed authority in helping us to decide who wins and who loses contains darker possibilities? "Once upon a time dictatorial regimes doctored photographs in the darkroom, removing a figure here, adding one there, so as to produce what looked like realistic evidence to back up their reconstructions of history; nowadays it can happen, or it soon will be able to happen, with video running at full speed in real time. No one can want track estimators to be the thin end of the wedge for the creation of a new kind of gullible public." Quite the slippery slope. It reminded me of how frequently the language of sports, from "inside baseball" Beltway minutiae to a candidate's "ground game," infects the world of politics. Maybe it's a kind of wish fulfillment, since sports provide one of the last institutions where we can take seriously the story of meritocracy, the possibility of just desserts, the language of life as an "even playing field"—or not. The men and women wearing a different uniform, whistles at the ready, themselves flawed, running alongside the action, are there to remind us that there are still rules.
Hua Hsu is a staff writer at The New Yorker and the author of "A Floating Chinaman: Fantasy and Failure Across the Pacific."
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