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Dynamics of fish catches in the eastern Gulf of Finland (Baltic Sea) and downstream of the Neva River during the 20th century
D. Lajus, J. Glazkova, D. Sendek, V. Khaitov, J. Lajus
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© 2014, Springer Basel. The paper describes changing patterns of commercial fish catch in the downstream part of the Neva River and the eastern Gulf of Finland and analyzes drivers of these changes for the period 1929–1995. We summarize catch data on 20 species and species groups of fishes and lamprey, as well as available abiotic data (salinity, temperature and water transparency). Water transparency gradually decreased during the 20th century being inseparable from a number of non-quantified anthropogenic factors, thus it can be used as an integral index of anthropogenic loading on the ecosystem. Because fisheries statistics were not published regularly, catch data were extracted from archives and various publications. Fishing locations, gear and target species changed over time in relation to each other, reflecting technological developments in fisheries, commercial demands for fishery products and the abundance of fish populations. Until the 18–19th centuries, fisheries took place mostly in rivers where w
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Lajus, D., Glazkova, J., Sendek, D., Khaitov, V., & Lajus, J. (2015). Dynamics of fish catches in the eastern Gulf of Finland (Baltic Sea) and downstream of the Neva River during the 20th century. Aquatic Sciences, 77(3), 411-425. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00027-014-0389-9
Lajus, D. ; Glazkova, J. ; Sendek, D. ; Khaitov, V. ; Lajus, J. / Dynamics of fish catches in the eastern Gulf of Finland (Baltic Sea) and downstream of the Neva River during the 20th century. В: Aquatic Sciences. 2015 ; Том 77, № 3. стр. 411-425.
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The angel of New Orleans bears wings of rain and howling wind. The angels of Hiroshima and Nagasaki bear wings like flash–burned silhouettes. The angel of San Francisco bears wings of smoke. The angels of London stand together, wing brushing wing, fire, plague, the concussion of bombs. The Valdivia angel, the Wenchuan angel spread their wings of shuddering rock. Angels with wings of floodwater stride across continents, the mud of rivers, the salt of tsunamis.
They are not angels of god, and no one knows how long their memory will last.


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different "culture" or different "cultures"
I believe this is simple, yet crucial and time-worthy to know amongst ELLs.
As a traveler, I've experienced different culture/cultures across the world.
First off, culture is an uncountable noun.
Every time I'm going to use this word "culture", I've always been unsure whether it should be just "culture" (singular), or "cultures" (plural).
Come to think of it, you cannot count "culture", and grammar books say it too.
So, in the sentence above, can you say different culture specifically?
Confusion and annoyance:
Different fruit/fruits?
Different vegetable/vegetables
Please note that I've included "different" before a noun, which should usually be followed by a plural noun (for example "different books", "different computers").
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Many nouns are both countable and uncountable, depending on the context – culture would be one of them. – J.R.♦ Nov 13 '18 at 23:46
Your grammar book is, unfortunately, incorrect. Culture is both countable and uncountable, depending on which definition you mean:
culture (n):
[mass noun] The arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement regarded collectively
[count noun] The ideas, customs, and social behaviour of a particular people or society.
Different countries have different cultures.
Everyone loves living in that city, but they all complain about the lack of culture.
It is possible to talk about "different culture" in the abstract sense of the word:
Everyone says the East Coast of the United States has a very different culture from the West Coast.
Various other nouns (like fruit) also have the quality of being uncountable in the abstract, while countable in the concrete.
My doctor says I should eat more fruit every day.
My favorite fruits are kiwi, mango, and guava.
Vegetable is slightly different, since the singular can be an adjective
The entire structure seems to be covered in a dense layer of vegetable matter.
The plural is always a noun referring to particular types of vegetables:
Broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, and kale are different vegetables that nevertheless all belong to same species.
AndrewAndrew
Thx very much. As I've gone over this answer, is it correct to say that the difference between uncountable noun and countable noun is the "concrete or abstract" sense of them? Will it be a good foundation when thinking which one to use in a sentence? Or should I say, absolutely I should... – John Arvin Nov 14 '18 at 19:02
@JohnArvin I don't know if it's that simple. Is "fruit" abstract or concrete? It is a thing, even when talking about it in a general way. And then you have the various uncountable things like water or juice, both of which are measured by quantity, not number. Or cake as in "I love cake" vs. "I'd love a cake" – Andrew Nov 14 '18 at 20:05
Culture, in this context, is not an uncountable noun. "I've experienced different culture" is not correct, although you could say something like "he comes from a different culture."
Similarly, you cannot use fruit/vegetable like that:
Five different vegetables were served with dinner. (Note that this almost always means five different types of vegetables: carrots, spinach, etc.)
I would have preferred a different vegetable than the one I was served.
Fruit is a little weird, since you generally say "I ate fruit for breakfast," (it's uncountable in this usage), but you could not say "I ate vegetable" -- it's always either "I ate a vegetable" or "I ate vegetables."
But fruit would still be used as above, when modified by different:
Five different fruits were served at breakfast (i.e., five different types of fruit).
I would have preferred to eat a different fruit than the durian I was served.
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It's not incorrect, just less common. If you saw an art gallery in Paris, jazz in New Orleans and opera in Fiji, you'd have experienced different culture across the world. – Pete Kirkham Nov 14 '18 at 17:53
When traveling, I hesitate to identify one distinct culture. I err on the side of caution with diverse groups and broadly refer to "cultures."
Here is a good example from Louisiana Folklife:
"A complex blend of French, Spanish, German, African, Irish, and Native American influences created a unique regional culture. Yet, when one looks closer, one becomes aware of local variations: in spite of its deep French roots, South Louisiana is not a monolithic, homogeneous Francophonic culture."
Therefore after visiting, you may have experienced a variety of cultures.
Good luck, G.
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Here are a few things I've found interesting lately, so I snapped a phonepic of them.
The delivery bikes outside of sal's pizzerria on court st in Carroll gardens. They wait with eager anticipation of the steaming pies and brown bags full of garlic knots they will distribute to the neighborhood.
My in-laws back in the olden days. They are still as cool as they look here, all these years later.
Jenni on the union st drawbridge overthe gowanus canal, during the recent blizzard. She's getting her gene Kelly on!
Next morning, the backyard at char no. 4.
Cruise ship anchored off the red hook waterfront, a study in expectations.
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3L Spotlight: Samantha Odyniec, JD
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Samantha Odyniec graduated from DePaul University College of Law this May. Samantha shared with the E-Pulse her interest in Health Law, her experiences during law school, and advice for current law students.
Samantha graduated from the University of Connecticut with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Minor in Human Rights. During her time at the University of Connecticut, Samantha interned for United States Congressman Joe Courtney and the Children's Law Center of Connecticut. After graduating from UConn, she worked for the Human Services Committee of the Connecticut General Assembly and TBF Financial, LLC, where she gained valuable insight and experience.
Her interest in health law first began at UConn, where she was originally a pharmacy major. Even though Samantha did not pursue a degree in pharmacy, she did come to find that she loved the policy work in the medical field. Having friends in the medical field, volunteering at hospitals and the National Institute of Health and enjoying the policy, Samantha knew that her legal career would be geared toward the Health field.
As a 1L, Samantha volunteered at the Domestic Violence Courthouse Pilot Program. The summer after her 1L year, she worked in the Office of the General Counsel for DePaul University. She also stressed that the work she did while a member of the Domestic Violence Courthouse and in the Special Ad Clinic as DePaul were very influential to her. During her 2L year, Samantha was a student advocate at the Special Education Advocacy Clinic, which instrumental in her development as a future attorney. Samantha was also recognized as a 2014 Summer Scholar, for which she worked as a Law Clerk for Goldberg Law Group. This experience allowed Samantha to focus on health law litigation, her dream field. She focused primarily on physician licensing, which allowed for a more personal approach to the subject matter and help her increase her knowledge on the topic. During her last year at DePaul, Samantha worked as a Law Clerk on the product liability team at SmithAmundsen LLC, volunteered with the Staff Attorney Office for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and worked as a Teaching Assistant for Professor Zoë Robinson's Torts and Constitutional Law classes.
When asked about her favorite health law courses at DePaul, Samantha recommended "Medical Malpractice Survey." She enjoyed the class because it combined her interest in litigation and in health law. Although she was not able to take the class, Samantha did express her regret at not being able to take "Health Policy and the Law." She suggested that students try to find a variety of courses that spark their interest and to not limit themselves in course selection.
Samantha recommends that students get involved in the Health Law Institute, but also with DePaul University and the Chicago community. Besides her involvement in the Health Law Institute, Samantha was also the Vice President of Finance for the Appellate Moot Court Society. During her time with Moot Court, she participated in three national competitions and received brief writing and oral advocate awards. These competitions allowed her to take on problems in a multitude of legal topics, write a persuasive appellate brief, and argue both sides of the problem in front of practicing judges, professors and attorneys. She explained that the practical experience she gained with both the Health Law Institute and the Appellate Moot Court Society helped her develop skills that will last throughout her career.
Samantha plans to take the Illinois bar exam after graduation and wants to litigate in Chicago in the future. When asked her ultimate dream job, Samantha responded that she would like to litigate in a large or mid-size firm, ideally one that has a large health practice.
3L Spotlight: Samantha Odyniec


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As parents, we all deal with distractions in our children's lives. Dr. Dehra Harris explains how to get your child's attention when distractions are present.
Dr. Harris, a Pediatric Psychiatrist with Washington University at St. Louis Children's Hospital, points out that there are many different factors competing for our children's attention. As much as parents would like to think that they are the greatest factor, it's rarely the case. For example, it can be especially difficult to get your child's attention when they are busy playing with friends or using an electronic device.
Keep in mind: just because your child is not listening when distractions are present does not mean they have ADHD. When engaged in an activity, it's very common for children to have difficulty changing gears and focusing on something else if the new focus is less stimulating.
To combat this, Dr. Harris suggests engaging two or three sensory systems when trying to get your child to listen. If you can't get your kid to focus, try walking up to your child, touching them, and then speaking. Forcing your child to see you, feel you, and hear you simultaneously will engage their brain more than outside distractions.
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Grand Designs Australia: Country Grammar
By:Annabelle Cloros
Dubbed Roger Vidler's 'masterpiece', this contemporary farmhouse is the stuff dreams are made of
HOUSE: Longview House
LOCATION: Wildes Meadow, New South Wales
The village of Wildes Meadow in New South Wales' Southern Highlands is nothing but stretches of greenery and crisp air. With space on tap — 40 hectares to be exact — the undisturbed field offered a blank canvas for architect Roger Vidler to create a home that could very well be his life's work.
Situated on a cattle farm, the brief revolved around creating a weekend residence for Roger, his partner and extended family members to enjoy, but the couple also stay on the farm during the week to attend to the operation of the cattle business. Comprising three connected pavilions arranged in a stepped line, it was essential every room featured a view of the surrounding farmland and national park.
"What was required was a four-bedroom house with a generous living area," says Roger. "Each bedroom was to have an ensuite bathroom and two of the bedrooms were to be in a separate guest section."
With free rein to design a home without restrictions, Roger was able to play with concepts that were usually out of the question. He took two years to design and document the house, with the design crystallised by the time construction started.
"As an architect, the design embodies some ideas about proportions and numbers which I used as determinants," explains Roger. "It was unusual for me as a city architect to have an absolute clean-slate site. This has been unique and what you'd call a 'free hand'."
It was unusual for me as a city architect to have an absolute clean-slate site. This has been unique and what you'd call a 'free hand'
Largely constructed of factory-produced materials, the home was assembled on-site without too much hassle thanks to a cracker group of trades. "I worked closely with the builder and his team and he collaborated with subcontractors whose worked I admired," says Roger. "He was remarkable in relishing the challenges that presented themselves."
Given the untouched nature of the land, the main environmental consideration was ensuring the 60-metre-long house had minimal impact on the surrounding farmland. "The house can't be seen by neighbours or from the public domain," says Roger. "And as the trees and other plants grow, the effects of the weather — mainly the ferocious winds we experience — has been tempered to
a great degree."
A highlight of the property is its ability to be opened up or closed off. Given the expanses of glass present in the design, there's never a shortage of light, but a more intimate atmosphere can easily be achieved thanks to block-out blinds that also help regulate the home's internal climate.
"There are parts of the house that are designed to be changed and unfolded," says Roger. "The primary change is opening up and closing off the bedrooms in the outdoor pavilions. Closed, they form discrete rooms, and open, they form a suite of spaces with vistas of the surrounding countryside."
Now at the end of his career, Roger has gone out with a bang, exploring spatial concepts on an unrestricted site — a rarity in today's increasingly urban environment. "I'd have to say I can't do any better," he says. "If every architect is allowed a masterpiece, this has to be mine."
Written by Annabelle Cloros
Photography by Ian Provest
Originally in Grand Designs Australia, Issue 5.5
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Deborah S. Esquenazi | 2016
Southwest of Salem: The Story of the San Antonio Four
Texas, 1994; 4 Latina lesbians are charged with sexual assault. 15 years later a key witness recants her damning testimony on film.
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Tabloid news stories and headline grabbing criminal cases featuring satanic cult killings and ritual abuse hit a crescendo in the United States in the 1990s. "The Satanic Panic" saw scores of false charges and sensationalized trials, a disproportionate number of which accused LGBTQ people. The case of "The San Antonio Four" in Texas, 1994, four lesbian Latina women were charged with sexually assaulting two young girls. Though prosecutors lacked key evidence, all four were found guilty. Fifteen years later, filmmaker Deborah S. Esquenazi took up the case, and while researching the role homophobia and witch mythology played during the trial, she captures one of the accusers – now an adult – recanting her testimony. The stunning admission could lead to the exoneration of the imprisoned felons in this riveting legal exposé.
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Cleveland Teen Makes Candles To Spread Positivity
After his own struggles with depression and suicide, Josh Ruminski started Happy Thoughts Candle Co. to promote good vibes and suicide prevention.
Josh Ruminski can't remember a time when he didn't want to make people smile. But the 18-year-old also can't remember when he wasn't struggling with depression.
After surviving two suicide attempts when he was 12 and 15 years old, the Cleveland native wanted to make candles in scents that could conjure happy memories with just a flick of a match. Since launching Happy Thoughts Candle Co. in 2016, the St. Martin de Porres High School senior estimates he's made more than 200 different scents of his soy candle.
"Research says that a memory is about 10 times stronger if it is associated with a scent," Ruminski says. "I thought that if I can create scents that can help bring memories that are happy for people, that maybe it can overpower those negative thoughts."
Memory Gains: Almost every candle holds a specific memory for Ruminski. His favorite, Blueberry Pumpkin Patch, reminds him of a great day at a pumpkin farm. "I burn that candle in challenging times to remind myself that happy times are ahead," he says. He also has scents such as lemon and bamboo that are proven to increase serotonin levels, which improves mental health.
Can Do: To make his candles, he purchases tomato sauce in 8-ounce cans, pours it into freezable bags and then donates the sauce to two local homeless ministries and a youth ministry. "I grew up volunteering almost every Saturday with the homeless in Cleveland," he says.
Home Base: Ruminski, who stocks his candles in five shops, hopes to have his own storefront one day. But for now, he and his parents create, package and ship his candles out of their West Side home. "We make about 96 candles every night," he says.
Helping Hand: Ruminski puts encouraging phrases such as "go smell the flowers" on the packaging along with the number for a suicide prevention hotline. "I want to show people that they aren't alone," he says. "We all need to lean on each other sometimes."
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Matthew Winkler is editor-in-chief emeritus of Bloomberg News, the global news service he founded with Michael Bloomberg in 1990 when he joined the then eight-year-old financial information company Bloomberg L.P. He became a member of the Bloomberg L.P. board in 2006 and was editor-in-chief for the 25 years ending in February 2015.
Bloomberg News, which includes 2,300 editors and reporters in 150 bureaus in 73 countries serving print and broadcast media throughout North and South America, Europe and Asia, produces more than 5,000 stories daily on the economy, companies, governments, financial and commodity markets as well the arts and sports. Winkler received the 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award from the City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism, the 2007 Gerald Loeb Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing "exceptional career achievements in business, financial and economic news writing," the 2007 National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences "Emmy" Lifetime Achievement Award for business and financial reporting, the National Council for Research on Women award in 2010 for promoting women and the YWCA-NYC Man of the Year award in 2013 for promoting diversity and female focused initiatives. The Securities and Exchange Commission's ban on selective disclosure of corporate information, known as Reg FD, was prompted by Bloomberg News' reporting of market manipulation in the 1990s and the Federal Reserve's disclosure of unprecedented loans during the 2007-2008 financial crisis resulted after courts affirmed Bloomberg's Freedom of Information Act suit against the central bank, for which it received a special citation from Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government.
Bloomberg News is a three-time Pulitzer Prize finalist and received more than 600 awards, including: the Roy W. Howard for Public Service, George Polk, Gerald Loeb, Overseas Press Club, Sidney Hillman, Robert F. Kennedy Journalism, Investigative Reporters & Editors, Society of Professional Journalists (Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles and New York chapters) and Society of American Business Editors and Writers and National Magazine Award for General Excellence. Bloomberg News provides content to the weekly Bloomberg Businessweek and monthly Bloomberg Markets magazines; 475 publications in 65 countries; Bloomberg Television and Radio, a 24-hour network reaching more than 350 million households worldwide, Bloomberg.com and Businessweek.com.
Winkler is co-author of Bloomberg by Bloomberg (April 1997, John Wiley & Sons) and author of The Bloomberg Way: A Guide for Reporters and Editors, (2014, Wiley). His lectures at more than a dozen universities include the commencement address at Northwestern's Medill School of Journalism (2010), Inaugural Lecture at the journalism school of SciencesPo (Paris 2013), the Woodrow Wilson School's thematic lecture series at Princeton (2012) and business ethics seminars at Yale and Harvard. Between 1991 and 1994, he wrote the Capital Markets column for Forbes magazine. Between July 1980 and February 1990, Winkler was a reporter for the Wall Street Journal, Barron's, and news services of parent Dow Jones & Co. in New York and in London. Winkler was a New York-based reporter and assistant editor at The Bond Buyer (1978-1980); and a reporter for the Ohio-based Mount Vernon News (1976-1977).
Born in New York City in 1955, Winkler is a graduate of Kenyon College (A.B. in history, honorary doctorate of Laws); trustee of Kenyon, The Kenyon Review; the business journalism program of the City University of New York; a director of the International Center for Journalists; member of the board of the Committee to Protect Journalists; International Women's Media Foundation board; Knight-Bagehot Business Journalism Board at Columbia University.
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Just a tincture of the Hannan Blog of Euroscepticism. I am a Europhile so figure? However, it is important to read alternatives. It keeps dementia at bay!
Daniel Hannan is a writer and journalist, and has been Conservative MEP for South East England since 1999. He speaks French and Spanish and loves Europe, but believes that the European Union is making its constituent nations poorer, less democratic and less free.
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Britain is making a HIGHER contribution to the bail-out than the euro-zone members
The figures for the Irish bail-out are now available in full.
The euro-zone countries are contributing €17.5 billion – which is fair enough, I suppose, if they see the survival of the single currency as being in their own interests. But the EU as a whole, including non-euro states, is contributing a further €22.5 billion. Despite having kept the pound, Britain is liable for nearly €3 billion (£2.5 billion) as part of a contingency reserve that was supposedly set up to deal with natural disasters, such as floods and earthquakes.
The three original countries which have rejected the euro, Britain, Denmark and Sweden, are all additionally making bilateral contributions equivalent to what they would have paid as members of the euro-zone fund. Indeed, the United Kingdom is paying slightly more than its share: an additional loan of €3.8 billion (£3.2 billion). As Douglas Carswell keeps telling anyone… Read More
'Yes to Lisbon, Yes to Jobs!' So, Taoiseach, how's that recovery coming along?
Here's a little reminder of why Fianna Fáil asked people to vote for the Lisbon Treaty:
Fine Gael, by contrast, preferred this message:
Nor was it just the two old parties. All Ireland's Pro-Treaty Forces had the same message:
Well, guys, here we are a year on. How's the recovery working out for you?
The euro isn't finished: that's precisely the problem
No return to the Deutsche Mark
I've just been talking to a brilliant man, perhaps the most financially successful of all my contemporaries, an investor whose advice I'd follow unhesitatingly if I had anything to invest.
He is confident that the euro will endure its present travails, for one reason above all: its survival suits Germany. The cost of bailing out the peripheral members is more than outweighed, he believes, by the benefits to German industry of an artificially low exchange rate. The ideal outcome for Germany is for the euro to limp on, battered and cheapened, and for the European Central Bank to be pushed into quantitative easing. Never mind the German public's atavistic attachment to a strong currency, he says; German exporters know a good thing when they see one.
Not that German politicians are… Read More
Ireland! Forget the bail-out, go for the bale out!
Ireland will recover when it leaves the euro
All The Experts agree that Britain needs to bail out Ireland. Then again All The Experts are generally wrong. In the 1920s, they were for returning to gold at the pre-war rate. In the 1930s, they were for appeasement. In the 1940s, they were for nationalisation. In the 1950s they were for state planning. In the 1960s, they were for child-centred teaching. In the 1970s, they were for price controls. In the 1980s, they were for the ERM. In the 1990s they were for the euro.
As for those Irish politicians and Eurocrats who refuse to countenance an alternative to the single currency, why should anyone now listen to a word they say?
Maybe, just maybe, it's time to stop trusting the people who got us into… Read More


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We've recently purchased an acreage, crossed fenced much of the property, ran water and electric lines out to a Nelson waterer, and purchased a loafing shed. We'd love to build a barn after reading several of Richard's books. They really give you the bug!
We adopted 2 horses from a local rescue. Our mare, "Sally" is part Clydesdale and part Morgan. She is a big girl! She is about 5 years. Our gelding is "Jericho". He is about 7 and a smaller sized quarter horse. Both needed some good nutrition and love. After a very windy winter, both are looking great! Sally, who was over-weight and had foundered in the past (and why I think she was sent to rescue) has lost weight and the farrier says her hooves are looking like a different horse!
She had been anxious in the past about him touching some of them, and now is much more relaxed after a winter of hoof and founder supplements. Jericho has more energy than ever and loves running around the pasture for the pure joy of it. He didn't do that last fall.
Both are gentle and sweet to me and usually to one another. Until just recently. I had been feeding them hay on the ground, which I distributed into a few piles - usually a flake or so. This was fine. But my neighbor said she was concerned about her horses eating dirt with the hay, since grass is sparse in our pastures. So I bought a big Rubbermaid stock tank and have been putting their hay into that.
Sally has begun biting at Jericho however. So I bought a second tub so they could have separate areas to feed. They both want to eat out of the same one (kids!). Sally seems to have stopped biting him, but now turns her back to him and threatens to kick or buck him. Luckily, he's very fast and can easily get out of her way, but she's clearly showing him she is boss. She has never done this to me and is always good. I'm not sure if this is worse during her cycle or not.
I guess I could go back to feeding them on the ground as she did not act this way until recently when I began using the tubs. I know she is reminding him she is dominant, but I don't want that behavior and I am also fearful that he's not able to eat enough as she scares him away from the hay. Sometimes she shares well. And they are often affectionate to one another outside of the feeding situation.
What should I do about this behavior?
First of all, congratulations on purchasing acreage and setting up the facilities. And how lucky for Sally and Jericho to have been adopted by you !
In general terms, what you describe is happening at feeding time is normal pecking order behavior between horses. What seems fairly extreme to us is perfectly normal horse behavior. Domesticated horses still have very deeply rooted instincts and behavior they have inherited from their ancestors. I have several articles posted that relate to behavior, that talk about pecking order. You likely have already read them, but I'm going to point them out to other readers.
In addition, in my book How to Think Like a Horse, I offer information that helps view the world from a horse's perspective. This is valuable reading for we two leggeds.
It is feeding time. As you suggest, feeding is when we see the pecking order conflicts most graphically.
Sally and Jericho are two very different horses. Sally, the dominant horse is larger and a mare; Jericho, the less dominant horse is smaller and a gelding. When you think of survival of the fittest, this just makes sense. The larger horse prevails. And the horse with the strongest survival instinct will be most aggressive and insistent. In this case, the mare has hormonal influences that tell her she needs to eat, breed and raise offspring while a gelding's hormones have been altered and he is just eating to satisfy his hunger. He also probably enjoys the company and protection that Sally, the more dominant horse represents. Horses are basically followers and look up to strong leaders. That's why Jericho likes to eat WITH Sally, even though it is sometimes not pleasant.
Now, why did the piles work and the tubs do not seem to be working? Well, first of all kudos for not feeding directly on the dirt. As you neighbor suggested, horses will pick up a lot of dirt and sand as they nibble the last tiny scraps.
But picture horse horses eating on two separate piles on the ground. When a horse's head is at ground level, eating, he has the best peripheral vision of any stance. He can see almost completely around himself and would be most aware of any upcoming predators or attack from a pasture mate ! So, feeding on the ground is comfortable and natural for a horse. They feel safe.
Now picture a horse putting their head way down into a deep feed trough to get the last dregs of hay - what can they see? Feed trough walls ! Horses are basically claustrophobic so they don't like their vision or motion restricted. So a horse eating out of a trough might be less comfortable and confident and would not welcome intruders. So, your mare might be making a bigger point to the gelding because she wants to know that when she puts her head into the trough to eat, he is not welcome in her space. She is saying "And I mean it !!" Although he might like to eat with her, she might prefer he eats out of the other trough so she can eat in peace.
Another point I'd like to make is that when horses are establishing a pecking order, they have an initial clash, which can often be quite violent. But then, usually, future aggression is not necessary because the horses then "know their place". But in the case of Sally and Jericho, and many pasture mates like them, Sally never really pulls out all of the stops and gets super harsh with Jericho because after all, she does like to mutual groom with him later on and just hang out with him. So her actions are tough looking but not definitive. In other words, if she had told Jericho, using horse body language of biting and kicking, that he should NEVER approach her or her zone, then Jericho would NEVER approach her or her zone. So they are still fine tuning what's OK and what's not OK and exactly HOW dominant Sally wants to be.
Now, what do you do as the owner of these animals? First of all, move the two troughs farther apart from each other. The simple answer might be that they are too close together when they are eating. If you move them far enough so that Sally gets tired of running back and forth between them to chase Jericho away from the feed, eventually she will pick one and eat her fill. Then she might go over and chase Jericho away, but hopefully, by then, he has his fill also.
If Jericho insists on eating with Sally and is not savvy enough to know that life is sweeter if he eats alone, well you can't do much about that. But most horses, if left alone, will figure out the safest and best way to eat together, provided you have set things up so they are not crowded.
One final thought, you can experiment with the order in which you fill the tubs. For example, if the two horses seem to prefer to eat out of one particular tub together, put the hay in the other tub first (have you checked to be sure the two tubs are far enough apart?) and wait a few minutes, then put some hay in the "preferred" tub.
Let me know what you observe in your equine behavior classroom. As always, take care to be safe. You say the horses have good manners around you, but don't put yourself in harm's way as you test out various feeding strategies.


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Community Planning and Historic Preservation (CPHP)
The dual degree combines course work from the Historic Preservation and Urban Studies and Planning programs to enable a student to complete both the Master of Historic Preservation and Master of Community Planning degrees with fewer credits than it would take to complete the two separately.
Students of the dual-degree program are ideally prepared to practice at the intersection of planning and preservation, disciplines that have long had close ties. For example, the Maryland Historical Trust, Maryland's State Historic Preservation Office is housed with the state's planning department. Similarly, preservation is imbedded in the planning offices in Baltimore City, and county's such as Prince Georges and Montgomery. Graduates of this program are prepared to practice in either discipline (a strength in times of economic recession) and, more importantly, are able to bring their special knowledge and understanding to preservation planning issues in communities across the state and nation.
Review a sample graduation plan here.
The School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation offers a limited and varying number of teaching and research assistantships, scholarships, fellowships, and internships. Applicants should apply for financial assistance when submitting the application for admission.
Scholarship determinations are made at the time of application and admission. Scholarships are generally awarded on a per course basis and commitments are made at the time of admission and apply to the entire program, subject to academic performance. Periodically there are named scholarships provided by various organizations or companies.
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Applicants should inquire as to the availability of funding for the term they are starting.
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Clara E Irazábal Zurita, Arch., M.Sc., M.Arch., Ph.D.
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Urban Studies and Planning Program
School of Architecture, Planning, & Preservation
1244 Architecture Building
Email: irazabal@umd.edu
Donald W. Linebaugh, PhD, RPA
Interim Director, Historic Preservation Program
School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation
Email: dwline@umd.edu
Website: http://www.arch.umd.edu
Relationships: Architecture (ARCH) Real Estate Development (MPRE)
Courses: URSP HISP
Statement of Purpose: In addition to the stated requirements, students should discuss specific interest in pursuing a concurrent dual degree within two programs.
Writing Sample (one required, up to two more optional): A writing sample of at least 10-30 pages. This can be previous individual academic or professional work. It does not necessarily have to be related to historic preservation or community planning, however a related topic is preferred. The writing sample should demonstrate the ability to analyze a problem/question and clearly communicate your findings. Upload to the Writing Sample section of the Uploads Requirements page in the online application.
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Must be admitted by both programs to pursue dual degree.
The administrative code for the dual degree of Master of Community Planning and Master of Historic Preservation is "CPHP." Applicants must be admitted by both programs to pursue this dual degree but only one application is required.
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Community Planning and Historic Preservation, Master of Community Planning and Master of Historic Preservation (dual degree) (M.C.P. and M.H.P.)
The School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation is ideally located between Washington, DC, and Baltimore and surrounded by a number of historic communities and a varied physical environment. The resulting opportunity for community planning and historic preservation is unsurpassed.
The School's library contains some 57,000 monographs and 6,000 current periodicals, making it one of the major architectural libraries in the nation. The National Trust Library for Historic Preservation, housed in McKeldin Library, contains 11,000 volumes and 450 periodical titles. The Colvin Institute holds the entire library offerings of the Urban Land Institute and access to all the case studies published by ULI. The interdisciplinary National Center for Smart Growth Education and Research is based in the School offering perspectives and opportunities to engage important issues facing urban and regional planning as well as historic preservation.


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Shimla or Simla as it is known is located in the lofty and mysterious ranges of Himalayas. It is the capital of the Himachal Pradesh. The best thing about this city is the fact even if it is one of the tourist destinations in India; it has still relatively untouched by the globalization and the commercialization which is prevalent among the other tourist destinations. It has still retained the old world charm and is very different from the other Indian states.
The culture of Shimla is the perfect blend of the modern thoughts and the traditional values. Shimla has a very rich culture heritage which is rural and traditional.
The people of the Shimla are mix of various races and the tribes. They do not belong to any particular creed or caste. They are very proud and protective about their traditions. Although, the city is commercialized and modern, they still follow their rituals and the traditions with the same dedications. Here, you can see some traces of Tibetan lifestyle, as the people of Simla have been heavily influenced by their lifestyle. Most of the people wear Salwar, Kurta, Kameez or Juan Chadiyan which is a long knee length gown.
The people from Shimla are among the friendliest and warmest people in country who believe in simple lifestyle and content with their life. The life in Shimla is very simple and down to earth. These people are very hospitable to their guests. The main occupation of the people is catering for the tourist services and the horticulture and the agriculture.
Like the people of Shimla, the music and dance are very simple and beautiful. The traditional forms of the music and dance are still followed by the people and danced at various festivals. Basically, the music and dance are inspired by the religion. The people celebrate their festivals by the traditional music and dance to invoke the gods and the goddesses and for seeking their blessing since the old days.
The music of Shimla is dominated by the different instruments. The main instruments which are used are the Ektara Chimta, Flute, Ghunghroo, Manjara, Jhanjh, Ghariyal etc. Shimla is very famous for its tribal music and the traditional songs which are sung by the people are very pleasant to hear.
Shimla is also famous for its folk dance forms, such as Bakayang dance, Kayang dance, Jataru Kayang dance, Bnayangchu dance, Rasa dance, Naati dance, Shand and Shabu dance and Chohara dance. These dances are native to the place and they are not danced anywhere else in the world.
The Shimalites do not follow any particular religion. They have amalgamated the teaching of the different religions such as Hinduism and the Buddhist in their way of life. In addition to the temples, Buddhist Monasteries, you can also visit the different churches which is the legacy of the British stay in Shimla such as St. Micheals Church in the city. Some notable temples of the city are Bhimakali temple, Jakhu Temple, Sankat Mochan Temple, and Tara Devi Temple. Some Buddhist Monasteries are also located near the city. You can also find some influence of the Tibetan way of life over the citizens of the city.
The city celebrates almost all festivals as it is a cosmopolitan crowd. In addition to that, the city hosts various festivals such as Shimla Summer festival, winter festival, the ice skating carnival, Shivratri and international folk festival.
Shimla has inherited a very rich heritage regarding arts and the crafts. The handiwork of the people is exported all over the world. The tourists purchase most of the arts and crafts as the souvenir of their vacation. A visit to market can inform you regarding the range of the arts and crafts practiced by the local people. You can buy dress material embroidered with the two styles of the embroidery, Kohana and Thapada which is the specialty of this area.
You can also admire and buy the bamboo items which have been made by the Dom tribe. In addition to that you can visit market and check out the beautiful metal jewellery, amazing beads, stone sculpture and leather articles such as belts, slipper and shoes. You can also see and buy beautiful paintings which showcase the life of Shimla.
You can also visit Lakkar Bazar, where you can various articles such as fruit bowls, jewelry, small boxes and the carvings which are made of wood. One of the most attractive items, which are also exported all around the world, is the rugs and carpets. The wool which is obtained from sheep is used for making sweaters, rugs and blankets.
The stonework of the temples in Shimla shows their mettle regarding arts and crafts. The heritage buildings, which include the town hall and various schools were built in the times of British era also provide a glimpse of British architecture and are preserved beautifully by the people of Shimla. The famous buildings of that era include the former Viceregal Lodge and Wildflower Hall.
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Takeru Yamasaki (born September 2, 1993) is a Japanese professional Canadian football placekicker who is a free agent. He played college football in Japan for Osaka University and spent three seasons in the X-League before being signed by the BC Lions in the Canadian Football League (CFL) in 2021. He appeared in their first two games of the  season before being released. He kicked four field goals with the Lions, becoming the first Japanese player to ever score in the CFL.

Early life and education
Yamasaki was born in 1993 in Japan and played college football for Osaka University there. He originally was a running back and wide receiver, before later transitioning to placekicker. Teammates nicknamed him the "Japanese Kicking Monster."

Professional career
After college Yamasaki spent two seasons in Japan's top amateur football league, the X-League. In 2019, he played one season in The Spring League. He returned to Japan the following year, playing again in the X-League. He won the 2020 league championship as a member of the Obic Seagulls.

In 2021, he was drafted in the third round (19th overall) of the 2021 CFL Global Draft by the BC Lions. He signed a contract with them on May 6. He beat out the team's other placekickers and made the final roster. He made his debut in week one, against the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He kicked a 43-yard field goal as the first half expired, becoming the first Japanese player to score points in a CFL game. He finished the game 2-for-4 on field goals. Against the Calgary Stampeders the following week, Yamasaki went 2-for-4 again, but his missed field goals led to his release a few days later.

References

External links
X-League kicker Takeru Yamasaki hits 73-yard field goal with ease - Article

1993 births
Living people
Japanese players of Canadian football
Canadian football placekickers
Osaka University alumni
The Spring League players
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Japanese expatriate sportspeople in Canada

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Teaching How to Teach: Coaching Tips from a Former Principal
Key lessons center on connecting and modeling.
By Shane Safir
Danfeng Koon's voice is measured and empathetic as she tells me, "I appreciate the positive feedback, but I need you to be more specific and ask reflective questions in order for me to improve my practice." I am a novice principal at a new, small public high school in San Francisco. Before me sits Koon, an excellent math teacher who has left a teaching job in the Bronx to join our start-up.
She continues, "What if you said, 'When I saw you give a warning to Patrick, I noticed that he focused himself for a few minutes but then quickly regressed. What other strategies might you use to keep him on task?' I think that sort of thing might help me more." Balance specific feedback with reflective questions -- it is a lesson I will never forget.
High-quality coaching lies somewhere near the crossroads of good teaching and educational therapy. Done well, coaching can help you sort through your pedagogical baggage, develop or hone new skills, and ultimately find your best teaching self. Done poorly, it might turn you off to the entire notion of support. But what if it's not done at all?
In my six years of teaching English and social studies before becoming a principal, I never received any real coaching. Did I undergo the requisite annual administrator drop-in and evaluation? Of course. But these painfully brief "assessments" of my practice never pushed my thinking or helped me realize my potential.
In my seven years of coaching teachers -- as a mentor, as an administrator, and now as an instructional coach -- I made as many mistakes as I made inroads. Despite stumbling through the process at times, I solidified some core concepts that now shape my practice.
Here are some key lessons I gathered along the way:
Build Relationships and Trust
Like students, teachers need to know and trust you in order to enter willingly into a coaching compact. When we coaches fail to invest time in building relationships, we may unwittingly undermine our best efforts. As a first-year principal, I experimented with several strategies to cultivate trust with my colleagues.
Before the school year began, I met with each teacher one-on-one to ask questions and understand their hopes, fears, and support needs in the upcoming year. By choosing to listen rather than to talk, I conveyed that I saw my primary duty as supporting good teaching.
Throughout the school year, I helped run off-site professional-development retreats, where our founding staff of eight built a sense of community by sharing stories. In June, we used grant funds to rent a beach house for two nights, where we cooked, laughed, and planned the opening of school together.
At another midyear retreat, I hired a masseuse to provide half-hour sessions for the teachers so they could relax and feel pampered. These small gestures helped offset the stress we all inevitably experienced as we launched a new school with few resources. They also gave me a foundation of trust and collegiality with most of the teachers I coached.
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Lesson Planning: Shane Safir (at right) works with Erin Brandvold, a teacher at the Impact Academy of Arts and Technology, on a genocide project for her World History class.
Help Teachers Plan with the End in Mind
At one of the schools where I coach, a ninth-grade teacher (who requested not to be named) felt overwhelmed and frustrated. With 125 students and a new curriculum, he was drowning in a sea of student work and lesson plans. Our coaching time focused on developing a strategy for the spring semester.
The teacher expressed anxiety about curriculum mapping, noting aloud that it was not how he typically thought or planned. Rather than reject his adapted style, I tried to build off of it. We sat before a whiteboard in his room, pondering the visual cluster of ideas he had drawn with a dry-erase marker. Using this brainstorm as a rich starting point, I helped him to map these ideas into a tight, disciplined curriculum map, which included big ideas, specific learning outcomes, and assessments to measure student understanding.
After a couple of meetings, he had articulated a powerful set of goals for his students and knew how he would measure them. More importantly, he expressed a renewed sense of self-confidence in his ability to plan.
Model Best Practices
Like good teaching, effective coaching often involves the modeling of best practices. Giulio Sorro, a trained history teacher at another school where I coach, was suddenly charged with creating a humanities (English and social studies) curriculum. He knew that he needed to develop his practice of scaffolding -- modeling a learning strategy or task, then gradually shifting responsibility toward the students -- for his reading and writing instruction, but he lacked the training to do so.
As his coach, I sought to model, little by little, some strategies I had learned on the job, such as literacy-building techniques, structuring controversial debates, and charting student discussions on the board for visual impact.
After identifying the literary concepts he wanted students to explore in a complex poem -- imagery and allusion -- we planned a lesson in which he would do a "think-aloud" of the first stanza for students, repeat this process for the second stanza, and stand by them as they practiced their fledgling analytical skills on their own.
Connect Teachers with Resources
As a fourth-year math teacher, Crystal Proctor felt stuck. Despite her best efforts, she knew that her students weren't getting the math on the deep level they needed to. But she wasn't quite sure how to adjust her practice. I arranged for her to visit an excellent math teacher at another school, hoping she might find inspiration.
In our discussion the following week, Crystal said she found the observation helpful because the veteran teacher was so explicit in his teaching. When pushed a step further, she explained that she often took for granted what her students already knew, but watching the other math teacher taught her to break down words and concepts into smaller parts and analogize them to familiar markers in her students' lives.
"For example, yesterday I was talking about how steep an angle is," she shared. "I realized they might not understand the meaning of steep, so I asked them to consider the streets they climbed to reach school and to compare the steepness of various grades. They got it!"
I was reminded that good coaching is not about dynamic coaches serving as heroic educators, but rather stems from the simple habits of connecting teachers to resources and asking them reflective questions.
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The spacious and confusing labyrinth of a mansion is a major tourist attraction for San Jose, California complete with its own Cafe on the grounds, a gift shop, and a video tour set up for those who are not able to climb the mansion's many stairs.
The Winchester mystery house is perhaps one of the most well known paranormal locations in the US. These days, the spacious and confusing labyrinth of a mansion is a major tourist attraction for San Jose, California complete with its own Cafe on the grounds, a gift shop, and a video tour set up for those who are not able to climb the mansion's many stairs.
But long before it became a money maker, it was home to a woman named Sarah Winchester.
She was born around 1840 in New Haven, Connecticut. She was known as the Belle of her home town and enjoyed all the advantages of a privileged life, including a private education. She is said to have been a brilliant pianist and to have spoken four foreign languages.
At the age of 22, she married William Winchester- the son of Oliver Fisher Winchester
His company manufactured the original Winchester repeating rifle. The powerful and increasingly wealthy couple was, reportedly, very happy together. Unfortunately, it was not to last. only four years after their marriage, they suffered a tragedy of monumental proportions when their infant daughter died of what was then an incurable and mysterious disease called marasmus. Understandably enough, Mrs. Winchester fell into a depression which was only worsened when, fifteen years later, she lost her husband as well to tuberculosis. Faced with a double loss, and unable to cope on her own, she turned to a spiritualist for help.
During a session, the spiritualist told her that her husband was in attendance, and that he was telling her to tell sarah that there was a horrible curse, a supposed result of the bloodshed caused by the main source of the family fortune, the winchester rifle, on the family, which had already taken the life of he and their daughter- and even worse, it would soon take her life, too- unless she sold the family home on and headed west in search of a new place and built a new home. The catch was, that she must never stop building, or the spirits would find her and take her life. Soon after the session, she had sold the house, as instructed and began her journey west, searching for the perfect place to build her new home. Eventually, she found what she was looking for in San Jose. She bought an unfinished 6 room home and the 162 acres it sat upon from a Dr. Caldwell, and began work on her new version of the home. For the next 36 years, her team of carpenters and craftsmen demolished, constructed, changed, and reworked one section of the house after the other. It is said that she kept the team of 22 at work 24 hours a day and 365 days a year. Each morning, Sarah would meet with the foreman to give her instructions for the work that day. While her plans were chaotic, her instincts were brilliant, and the house grew to an impressive 7 stories in height before suffering extensive damage in the 1906 earthquake.
Despite her occupation with her work, Sarah is said to have been a lonely soul, and reportedly spent many sleepless nights playing the piano into the silence. After the earthquake, the house was rebuilt, although Sarah had some parts of the house sealed off forever. It is believed that this was to trap spirits who had fallen into the lower part of the house during the earthquake within the space forever- thus freeing her of at least some of her burden. Perhaps in a similar motivation, after the earthquake Sarah had many chimneys installed into the restored structure- except, they didn't serve any purpose or connect to any fireplaces. It is believed that this was based upon an old belief that spirits like to come and go through them, and that perhaps Sarah was trying to release some of the spirits from the house. Sarah eventually died, in 1922 in her sleep after a seance with the spirits. When she passed, she left everything to her niece, who had been helping her for many years. The niece took what she wanted, and sold the rest on to a group of investors who turned it into the tourist attraction it is today.
Strange occurrences are regularly reported by visitors to the house.
It is hard to take these reports seriously when you consider that the house has been geared to be a haunted attraction?
The Winchester mystery house therefore remains exactly that- a mystery.
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Blair Thomas is from a long line of Penn State runningbacks: Franco Harris, Curt Warner, and Lenny Moore. He's also part of a long line of, some would say… cursed Penn State runningbacks: DJ Dozier, Curtis Enis, and Ki-Jana Carter.
Thomas was a great runner for the Nittany Lions. He would finish second all time behind Curt Warner in school history, breaking the 1400 yard barrier rushing twice in his career and earning All American Honors in 1987 and 1989. A cut back runner, Thomas was best suited for a zone blocking system.
The Jets under Bruce Coslet drafted Thomas with the 2nd overall pick of the 1990 draft just after Jeff George. As the highest rated RB off the board, he'd be most notably taken ahead of future Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith. Thomas had a respectable season where he led the AFC rookies in total yards (824 yards), NFL rookies in yards per carry (5.0), and dash 55 yards on a reception for a touchdown during his rookie year. After the season he'd be immortalized favorably in Tecmo Super Bowl. In 1991 Blair started 12 games, and rushed for a career high 720 yards, but his yards per carry would drop substantially to a 3.9 average. Injuries began to catch up to Thomas by this time, and after only starting 7 games in 1992 and 5 in 1993, he would be let go by the Jets in 1994. Thomas would head over to the Patriots for 4 games, then to the Cowboys for an additional 2. In 1995, he'd play one final year for the inaugural season of the Carolina Panthers, retiring after the season.
Blair has maintained his football ties since retirement. He has coached running backs at Temple University, and worked for Football University- travelling to Barrow, Alaska to help the town set up its football program.
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LGE Slapped With 2 New Charges For Misappropriating Property Worth Over RM200 Million
The former finance minister, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.
By Yap Wan Xiang — 11 Sep 2020, 03:53 PM
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Cover image via Harian Metro via Head Topics
Earlier today, 11 September, former finance minister Lim Guan Eng was charged with two counts of dishonest misappropriation of property amounting to over RM200 million
Lim was charged at the Butterworth Sessions Court this morning for disposing two plots of Penang government-owned land to two companies linked to the controversial undersea tunnel project, reported New Straits Times.
He allegedly committed the crimes at the Penang Land and Mines Office in February and March 2017.
The companies - Ewein Zenith Sdn Bhd and Zenith Urban Development Sdn Bhd - allegedly bought the two plots of land for RM135,086,094 and RM73,668,986 respectively, according to The Star.
Lim, who was Penang chief minister at the time, was charged under Section 403 of the Penal Code, which carries a sentence of up to five years' jail, whipping, and a fine.
Image via Bernama via Sinar Harian
Lim pleaded not guilty to the charges
The 60-year-old Bagan lawmaker was represented by DAP members Gobind Singh Deo, Ram Karpal Singh, RSN Rayer, and A Sivanesan.
Meanwhile, the prosecutor team consisted of Deputy Public Prosecutors Wan Shaharudin Wan Ladin, Francine Cheryl Rajendram, and Selvaranjini Selvaraja.
Special Corruption Sessions Court judge Ahmad Azhari Abdul Hamid presided the proceeding today.
A photo captured by Bernama showed that Lim was accompanied by his father and DAP supremo Lim Kit Siang as well as his wife Betty Chew.
Image via Bernama via New Straits Times
The case will be transferred to Kuala Lumpur Court and 12 October has been set for case mention.
The Penang court also maintained Lim's previous RM1 million bail paid at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court in one surety.
When Lim first learned he would face fresh charges on 9 September, he said that the timing of the court proceeding is "politically-motivated"
The DAP secretary-general claimed the prosecution set the case hearing on 11 September because it comes a day ahead of the Sabah state election nomination happening tomorrow, 12 September, reported The Edge Markets.
He also said the prosecution acted impartially when they leaked out the information of his new charges to the press even before he was notified on the matter.
"We don't know whether this is deliberate or not, but why leak it to the press, so this is very unprofessional and very unfair of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC)," Lim told reporters on Wednesday.
"It is clear that this is an act to harass and bother me when I am campaigning in the interior of Sabah, and to leak to the mass media without informing me in advance shows that this is indeed a politically-motivated action."
Lim is also currently facing three corruption charges:
LGE Pleads Not Guilty After Being Charged With Soliciting Millions In Bribe
If convicted, former Penang chief minister Lim Guan Eng could face imprisonment of up to 20 years.
LGE Charged For Pocketing RM3.3 Million Bribe In Penang Undersea Tunnel Project
This comes after the former Penang chief minister was charged for soliciting a bribe from Consortium Zenith Construct...
LGE And His Wife Betty Chew Face Fresh Corruption Charges Together
The offences were allegedly committed between 2013 and 2016 when Lim Guan Eng was serving as Penang chief minister.
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They have done it again, and this time it's huge. 10 million is the number of Galaxy S II devices sold. Not to the consumers per se, but to the retail channel. We can sum up this statement by Samsung as a boasting. This press release comes in the wake of the massive all-operator U.S launch that has been impending release for quite a long while. What Samsung wants to convey to us is, the retail market in the U.S i.e the operators are very happy to have that device in their shelves. So, mass booking has happened and hence the spike in sales for Samsung.
Samsung have positioned the timing of the Galaxy S II devices to roll out spot on at the time of the iPhone 5/4S launch. Sprint is the only carrier that has already launched the Sprint Samsung Galaxy S II Epic 4G ( LOL 😛 ). Every other carrier has stocked it up already, but yet to launch. They are waiting for iPhone to launch, i think. (idiots, i say).
This is in line with a series of patent spats that Apple has started with droid manufacturers, specifically Samsung wand HTC. While HTC has retorted back with some new patents that it bought from Google, Samsung is still battling it out in various continents, mainly because Apple claims Samsung is an iClone manufacturer.
It has won the case in various european countries and has completely blocked sale of the Galaxy range of devices. Now, it wants to do the same in Japan. Apple has filed the case in the Tokyo district and seeks to ban the sales of Galaxy devices and wants compensation of 100 million Yen ( around 1.3 million $ ).
It's game on. Either Samsung should change their designs or just use the stock Android UI so that the devices don't look the same.
Well well well, would you look at that ? First, there were rumors of Sammy buying HP's PC biz, they vehemently denied it afterwards. But suddenly they have scooped up an exec from HP to manage their own PC biz. That HP exec is Raymond Wah, a VP of the PSG ( Personal systems group ) unit of HP which includes WebOS.
Digitimes reports that Samsung is also considering buying the WebOS biz. for competing with Google and Apple. wait.. what ?
So, they have considered their long time partner, a competitor now ? Way to go Google, you and Moto are screwing up the relationships. More questions arise if this rumor is true. What will happen to Bada ? Doesn't it sell a lot more than what these WebOS devices sold in their total lifetime ? Will they abandon Android and Windows Phone to completely adopt WebOS as their only strategy ?
WebOS plus Samsung hardware sounds fun but as of now WebOS works only on Qualcomm chipsets much like Windows Phone. Samsung is an end to end sourcing company which does not want to rely on other manufacturers. How will it play out if the rumor is true ?
We just have to wait. To add more fuel to the rumors, HP and Samsung have declined to comment. Let's see where this goes.
Recently HP announced a massive change in it's business strategy by cancelling its webOS hardware business and announced it's intention to spin off it's PC business, much like what IBM did 5 years earlier. In view of HP spinning off the PC business, lots of rumors are coming from the supply chain now, that Samsung is a prospective buyer of HP's PC business.
DigiTimes, the supply chain tabloid, reports that Samsung is preparing to outsource a part of its notebook production to Taiwan OEM manufacturers like Compal,Quanta and Pegatron. They say this is an intended move to increase capacity so that there is enough bandwidth to acquire the huge PC business from HP.
The sources pointed that the Taiwan's notebook OEM industry's production efficiency and cost control is currently unmatched worldwide; therefore, if Samsung takes over HP's PC department, HP's over 40 million PC shipment volume will still need to depend on Taiwan OEMs. However, related suppliers of components such as panel, memory and battery may be affected as Samsung has a rather strong vertical integration supply chain.
Within HP's 40 million units of PC orders in 2011, Quanta will ship 20 million units with Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) to ship eight million units, Inventec, seven million units, Wistron, 3-4 million units and Compal, two million units.
The sources pointed out that if HP's PC business is sold to other brand players, makers such as Quanta, Foxconn and Inventec are expected to see the most impact as they have higher order proportions with HP, while Wistron and Compal are expected to benefit.
Commenting on the event, Quanta pointed out that since the information is still limited, the company can only monitor the outcome carefully; however, since the new PC orders from HP for 2012 are all already set, it is unlikely to have significant changes. However, if Samsung takes down HP's 40 million units of PC shipments and with Samsung's own 10 million units, the company will need to ship 50-60 million units totally in one year and will definitely need to find OEM partners as Samsung itself may have difficulty to make all these orders, Quanta noted.
However, Quanta will continue to work on cloud computing and the related products in the future to increase its non-notebook business' contribution.
Meanwhile, Inventec pointed out that HP's announcement seems like is for testing the market's reaction and believes that whether HP will sell the business will still depend on the market's feedbacks. In addition, since HP is given up its PC business because of the weak profitability of consumer notebooks, Inventec, which is manufacturing mainly HP's enterprise notebooks, expects to only see a limited impact from the event.
Overall looks good for Samsung which is poised to become the top PC manufacturer if it acquires HP's PC business.


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BMW 530d SE
Gimme Five! BMW's 5 Series saloon has come a long way since it first hit the road in 1972. Around 5.5 million cars later, the German firm's mid-range executive has become the class benchmark
Design-wise, this sixth generation model seems to have changed less radically than its quirky predecessor, but it has still managed to advance the premium executive saloon concept. Efficient Dynamics is in full effect here, along with an optional eight-speed automatic gearbox, adaptive damping and the latest generation of BMW's active steering system. The controversial flame surfacing design, promoted by the recently departed design director Chris Bangle, has been consigned to history. In its place is a more sculptured approach, which is immediately evident from all angles – inside and out. Fans of the 5 Series will be pleased to see that the car's fascia has a familiar driver-centric bias, which leaves you in no doubt as to its performance leanings. The switchgear and instruments are familiar – they all work well and exude a premium, quality feel – while the conservative wood and leather trim promotes a distinctly business class ambience.
Along with a number of equipment upgrades, leather upholstery is now standard across the range. Suitably trimmed, the seats are firm, supportive and, in the case of our the test car, electrically adjustable. Space up front is more than adequate, as is storage. In the back, legroom isn't outstanding but it's acceptable for an adult sitting behind another adult. Headroom is fine, even in the back, which should please those being chauffeured around.
Keen to stress the car's potential to entertain, BMW has transferred much of the existing technology from the 7 Series and 5 GT. Active variable assistance steering and adaptive damping options make a noticeable contribution on twisty roads. They cleverly mask the car's size and improve agility. The 530d is the flagship diesel model, and the 3.0-litre six-cylinder unit might sound a little industrial, but it gives the car levels of thrust to rival a V8 petrol engine. The figures highlight its potential – 398lb ft of torque and 0-62mph in 6.3 seconds – so it's something of a no-brainer if you're after performance and sensible economy all wrapped up in a single package.
Only BMW's optional eight-speed automatic gearbox was available to test, which replaces the standard six-speed manual transmission. We sampled it with the option of steering wheel gearchange paddles, and it delivers smooth changes when left to its own devices. Predictably, the Sport mode adds an increased sense of urgency, while manual shifting in the push-pull style is possible, but the paddles are more convenient and intuitive. Unusually, the auto 'box improves the car's green credentials – it reduces fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, so BMW expects the vast majority of 530d buyers to specify it. The raw figures tell an impressive tale and prove that BMW's heavily promoted Efficient Dynamics concept is more than just hype. In manual transmission guise, the 530d has a CO2 rating of 166g/km, while an equivalent auto reduces this to 160g/km. Fuel economy is 44.8mpg and 45.6mpg respectively, again in favour of the automatic gearbox. And with Benefit in Kind tax at 24 per cent, the 530d's company car prospects look rosy. Better still is the four-cylinder 520d, destined to be a real fleet favourite, with its 132g/km CO2 rating, 56.5mpg and basic £28,165 price tag.
The real surprise is BMW's generosity in the equipment department. You get leather, front and rear parking sensors, automatic air-con, a decent audio system plus Bluetooth and cruise control all as standard across the range. The automatic gearbox bumps the price up a little, though. It weighs in at £1,495 and £1,605 in plain and paddle-equipped trim respectively. Mature styling signals the new Five's less confrontational character and brings it upto- date with the rest of BMW's line-up. On the road it's hard to fault, but the car really comes alive with the full adaptive ride and active steering packages. Only you can balance the cost and relative benefits, but the economy and comfort savings of the auto make it a must-have for now, and for resale time. The 520d might be the pragmatic choice but the 530d is the star all-rounder.
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