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GOP Congressman brags the Benghazi! panel is really just 'Beat Hillary Fight Club'
Home » GOP Congressman brags the Benghazi! panel is really just 'Beat Hillary Fight Club'
By AZ BlueMeanie|2015-10-15T13:01:16-07:00October 15th, 2015|AZ Politics|
When are the feckless media villagers going to stop being complicit in and willing accessories to this partisan witch hunt?
The House Select Committee on Benghazi has, from the moment of its conception, been a partisan witch hunt.
Greg Sargent reports in the Morning Plum today:
The internets are abuzz this morning with the news that another Republican has been dangerously candid about the true nature of the House Benghazi investigation:
In an interview with WIBX 950 in New York on Wednesday, moderate Republican Rep. Richard Hanna said House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy was speaking the truth when he said this month that the committee had successfully injured Clinton.
"Sometimes the biggest sin you can commit in D.C. is to tell the truth," Hanna told the upstate New York radio station. "This may not be politically correct, but I think that there was a big part of this investigation that was designed to go after people and an individual, Hillary Clinton."
Such an admission, of course, is not on the level of the one coming from McCarthy, who is a member of the leadership. That said, Rep. Hanna went significantly further than McCarthy did. McCarthy merely boasted that the probe had driven down Clinton's numbers, but he stopped short of saying that this was the actual rationale for the investigation. Hanna explicitly says here that the probe was designed to "go after" Clinton.
"The Clinton campaign pounced on Hanna's remarks, and you can bet that they will soon end up in a Clinton ad (helpfully, there is audio) just as McCarthy's did."
blogforarizona October 15, 2015 at 4:18 pm
Congress cut the state department's budget before Benghazi. That tidbit came out whenever the first Benghazi committee questioned her. I've lost count how many times they have investigated this.
How many millions of dollars has Congress wasted on a witch hunt? It probably rivals how much they spent on Whitewater.
Steve October 15, 2015 at 5:43 pm
Congress would have spent the money anyway, so it really isn't wasted. It is a fixed cost of keeping Congress in session. If they weren't doing this, they would be doing something else, so the money was going to be spent regardless.
My Goodness, you keep trying to build a mountain out of a mole hill. Of course they are going after Hillary for the screw-up at Benghazi. Who else would they go after? She was the Secretary of State and the person responsible responsible for the Enbassy. To say that the Hearings are going after Hillary and the people under her isn't political intrigue, it is the result of BIG mistakes that were made and trying to determine who was responsible. And it isn't something sneaky to say it has probably hurt her in the polls, it is more of a blinding glimpse of the obvious. Then again, preaching to the choir seems to be something you enjoy, so preach on!
The "screw up in Benghazi" was caused by the Congress. Clinton asked for more money for security, and instead, Congress CUT her budget.
Benghazi is not that simple. You should go back and read what happened. The problems with Benghazi are only minimally connected with security. It is the action taken and NOT taken, the reason why certain decisions were made, how much was driven by politics, who made those decisions, when were they made, etc. Congressional funding had nothing to do with what made Benghazi a major issue.

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Metal Wolf Chaos XD Teaser Trailer Revealed At E3 2018 (VIDEO)
by Charles Douglas
If gamers had ever wondered what it would be like to battle mechs on the White House lawn, look no further than Metal Wolf Chaos XD. The latest teaser trailer does just that, with powerful overly armed mechs diving through the Oval Office and preparing to do battle in the heart of Washington DC. With a slogan like "Mech America Great Again", well…let the trailer speak for itself below:
Of course, a game like this wouldn't be complete without an amazing back story. When the Vice President begins a rebellion against the president, all hell breaks loose as the players are thrust into the seat of the President of the United States, conveniently located in a Mech, and forced to do battle across the country. But don't take it from me, here is what the Youtube Channel had to say in their synopsis:
"The country is in peril as President Michael Wilson defends the nation against a full-scale rebellion lead by Vice-President Richard Hawk and the mechanized legions he commands. As the 47th President of the United States, it is your sworn duty to take your country back by any means necessary and end this unjust coup d'etat! Battle in your advanced mech – armed to the teeth – across iconic American landscapes including the Brooklyn Bridge, the Grand Canyon, and the front steps of the White House. FromSoftware originally released Metal Wolf Chaos in December 2004, appearing exclusively on the original Xbox and only in Japan. The game went on to become somewhat of a legend as it was hard to acquire and even harder to play outside of Japan. Devolver Digital and FromSoftware have partnered together with developer General Arcade to modernize Metal Wolf Chaos with updates to the game including upgraded visual fidelity, refined controls and gameplay, a new save system, and 4K + 16:9 support for modern displays."
Yes, you read all of that perfectly. Metal Wolf Chaos XD is expected to release some time this year for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC.
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Q: Settings to set a Screen Saver are not showing on Google Chromecast I'm developing a custom screen saver for Android TV devices.
On Google Chromecast, to set a screen saver, there is no possibility to do it in system settings, but it is possible to open it with intent.
val intent = Intent(Intent.ACTION_MAIN).setClassName(
  "com.android.tv.settings",
  "com.android.tv.settings.device.display.daydream.DaydreamActivity"
)
startActivity(intent)

After OS Update (OS version 10, 1 May 2022), this intent is presented but doing nothing.
Start activity is called, but nothing happens.
I also checked similar apps, like PhotoGalery, and Dreamy, and there is the same problem.
Is there any other way to handle this?

A: Chromecast with Google TV (HD or 4K)
As you've discovered, the July 2022 update for the Chromecast with Google TV removed the ability/intent to open the Screensaver settings screen which allowed a user to...

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*Select Ambient or any other installed 3rd party screensaver

*Change the timeout before the screensaver starts

We don't know the reason for its removal but this update did free up more space on the device - and as the Android OS is smaller, maybe they thought it wasn't needed and removed it?
Of course, it's possible a future update will restore the feature but who knows.
Solutions?
Currently, there are no good or easy solutions for regular or non-technical users.
I have a screensaver in Play Store and I advise users to check my website for instructions on how to...

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*Install the Android SDK Tools

*Run two ADB commands to set my screensaver as default and change the timeout value if needed

But that's hardly a great experience.
Other Android TV devices
It's also important to know that a Chromecast with Google TV is different to other Android TVs, it's been customised a bit more - compare their Settings screens, for example.
Both the latest 2022 Sony TVs with Android 10 and Nvidia Shield running Android 11 still have the ability to choose 3rd party screensavers.
By contrast, the Amazon Fire TV devices had this option removed from the very beginning.

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Yes for Peace Advocates hail Duterte's call for an Inclusive BBL
PLARIDEL, Bulacan — Advocates of the citizen-led Yes for Peace – Bayanihan ng Bayan hail the call of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte for the passage of an inclusive Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) made during the Bangsamoro Assembly held recently in Sultan Kuradat, Maguindanao province.
Ernesto Alcanzare, lead organizer of the peace advocacy group based in Bgy. Bintog here, that In his call President Duterte categorically stated that the BBL must be inclusive and deals with the concerns of Muslims, Christians and Lumads.
He said that to conclude his call, the President stressed, "As far as I am concerned, actually what is at stake here is the preservation of the Filipino republic and to correct historical injustice."
Mama S. Lalanto, al Haj, adviser of Yes for Peace said, "One the options for consideration is the serious review of the output of the Regional Consultative Commission composed of Muslims, Christians and Lumads that drafted the law that created the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao."
"Even the Moro Islamic Liberation Front led by Al Haj Murad and the Moro National Liberation Front led by Nur Misuari agree that had the ARMM Law as drafted been enacted into law, most of the concerns that have delayed the long sought peace in Mindanao could have already been addressed."
Johnny Balawag, Chairman of the National Board of Trustees of the Department of Education National Employees' Union (DepEd NEU) that now houses the Secretariat of Yes for Peace – Yes for Peace declared, "Peace is the way and the only way! All of us need to be involved!"
Balawag, a Muslim continued, "We believe in peace and peaceful development not only for ourselves but for everybody."
Lawyer Domingo Alidon, President of the 24,840 strong DepEd NEU said, "We are pleased that President Duterte has underscored what we have always pushed for ever since we started campaigning in 1988 – inclusivity and people's participation in the national comprehensive peace process."
Alcanzare,also said that organizer of Yes for Peace feels vindicated, "We hope that coupled with the support that we have managed to get from the country's security sector – the Philippine National Police and the Armed Forces of the Philippines – in terms of following through the compliance of DepEd teaching personnel across the country to DepEd Memorandum No. 66, series of 2017 issued by Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones last April, President Duterte's call will serve as a clarion call for Secretary of our Jesus Dureza to take cognizance of our proposal for the respondents to Yes for Peace to be considered as the potential active peace constituency to push for the success of the President's peace and development agenda," he said.
In a statement, the Community Relations Service, Armed Forces of the Philippines (CRS, AFP) declared, "In support of the peace and development efforts of the government, we encourage everyone to be vigilant and analytical to any deceptive schemes that may any affect individual's safety."
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Q: Internet Explorer issue holding a $_SESSION I know there is heaps of this on the internet and i have tried things like use cookies (didnt work) check for blank anchors like  and i have none of them. Microsoft is terrible i think we can all agree!
On safari, chrome and firefox etc (the good browsers) the code works fine and logs the user in. I am assuming the problem is resting with the session or cookie data because if you type in a wrong username/password on the website it comes up with an error saying its invalid (on internet ex).
The code where i am setting the session and cookies is this:
       session_start();

    $_SESSION['user_id']= $id;
    $_SESSION['user_name'] = $full_name;
    $_SESSION['user_level'] = $user_level;
    $_SESSION['HTTP_USER_AGENT'] = md5($_SERVER['HTTP_USER_AGENT']);

So this should work fine should it not? Thank you for taking time to read this.
Quick edit: I also have a facebook login button and this section of code is if the account is linked (it still involves $_SESSION):
          while ($row = mysql_fetch_array($SrcUser))
            {
                 $id = $row["id"];
                 $user_level = $row["user_level"];
            }

    session_start();
    $_SESSION['user_name'] = $full_name;
    $_SESSION['user_level'] = $user_level;
    $_SESSION['user_id']= $id;
    mysql_query("update `users`
        set `ckey`= '', `ctime`= '', `online`='0'
        where `id`='$_SESSION[user_id]'") or die(mysql_error());

        // Javascript redirect.. its kinda cheating to be honest as if i dont use it i will have awkwardness with header errors
        ?>
  <script type="text/javascript">
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K.R. DALAL v. WEALTH-TAX OFFICER
[Citation -1986-LL-0725-4]
1986-LL-0725-4
K.R. DALAL
WEALTH-TAX OFFICER
ITAT
Wealth-tax
1980-81, 1981-82, 1983-84, 1984-85
opportunity of being heard • provision for taxation • wealth-tax assessment • method of valuation • fresh evidence • break-up value • special bench • yield method • market value • advance tax • net wealth
In the notice the WTO also referred to valuation of market value of the flat owned by the assessee. The assessee in an undated reply to the notice under 25(2) stated that the share values had been correctly arrived at in the original assessment on the basis of Rule 1D of the WT Rules, that the CWT had not indicated in his letter what error in the computation of the WTO was. The CWT worked out such value in paras 9, 10 and 11 of his order for both the years in respect of shares held by the assessee in M/s Dalco Eng. Shri Gadgil appearing for the assessee pointed out that the break-up value a s per r. 1D was filed by the assessee with the WTO, copies of such working have also been filed before us by Shri Gadgil of the assessee's paper book) and this working was accepted by the WTO. Shri Gadgil argued that the valuation of shares so made filed with the CWT was in terms of Rule 1D and such valuation was made in accordance with the principles laid down by the Gujarat High Court decision in CWT vs. Ashok K. Parekh 129 ITR 46. From the arguments advanced before us it appears that the assessee's representative never accepted the working on yield basis particularly in the manner which it was done by the CWT. It also appears that the departmental representative is now not averse to the application of Rule 1D in the way in which it is interpreted by the PH High Court in 148 ITR 620 or by the Madras High Court in 152 ITR 599 or Bombay High Court in 149 ITR 94. We have taken into account the arguments advanced on behalf of the assessee and the main purpose for which the CWT had started proceedings under s. 25(2). We would direct that the valuation of shares held by the assessee in these two companies which are both private limited and the shares of which are unquoted should be done by application of Rule 1D in accordance with the principles laid down by the Punjab Haryana High Court in 148 ITR 620 and the Madras High Court in 152 ITR 599.
M.A. AJINKYA, A.M. These appeals are filed by assessee for asst. yrs. 1980-81, 1981- 82, 1983-84 & 1984-85. For sake of convenience, they are disposed by this common order as points involved are common. appeals relating to asst. yrs. 1980-81 and 1981-82 are directed against Commissioner's order under s. 25(2) and controversy revolved around valuation of shares held by assessee in company called M/s Dalco Engineering Pvt. Ltd. It appears that Wealth-tax assessment for both these years viz. 1980-81 and 1981-82 were completed by WTO 'L' Ward, Pune under 16(1) of WT Act accepting figure of net wealth shown as per return on 23rd Nov., 1981. It appears that CWT, Pune issued notice under s. 25(2) of WT Act for both these years on 8th July, 1983 because he felt that assessment completed by WTO under s. 16(1) on 23rd Nov., 1981 were erroneous and prejudicial to interests of Revenue mainly because WTO had not worked out value of shares held by assessee in M/s Dalco Engineering Pvt. Ltd. and M/s Sealol Hindustan Pvt. Ltd. as per r. 1D of WT Rules as these shares were not quoted in stock- exchange. In notice WTO also referred to valuation of market value of flat owned by assessee. It appears that this aspect of matter was not pursued by CWT in proceedings under s. 25(2). assessee in undated reply to notice under 25(2) stated that share values had been correctly arrived at in original assessment on basis of Rule 1D of WT Rules, that CWT had not indicated in his letter what error in computation of WTO was. assessee also enclosed computation sheet showing working of share value of Dalco Engineering Pvt. Ltd. for both years concerned. It appears that thereafter CWT wrote another letter to assessee on 19th Aug., 1983 in terms of which one more opportunity of being heard was given to assessee. It appears that some further correspondence took place between CWT and assessee from which it would appear that CWT indicated that break-up value method for application of r. 1D was not only method of valuation and that value could be worked out on basis of yield method. Ultimately, CWT passed his consolidated order two years concerned on 14th Nov., 1983. perusal of this order indicates that assessee's representative had agreed without prejudice to his order arguments to give relevant balance sheets etc. to Commissioner to enable him to determine value on yield method. CWT worked out such value in paras 9, 10 and 11 of his order for both years in respect of shares held by assessee in M/s Dalco Eng. Pvt. Ltd. and M/s Sealol Hindusthan Ltd. It is calculation made by CWT that is challenged in present appeals. Shri Gadgil appearing for assessee pointed out that break-up value s per r. 1D was filed by assessee with WTO, copies of such working have also been filed before us by Shri Gadgil (pages 4,5,7, and 8) of assessee's paper book) and this working was accepted by WTO. Shri Gadgil argued that valuation of shares so made filed with CWT was in terms of Rule 1D and such valuation was made in accordance with principles laid down by Gujarat High Court decision in CWT vs. Ashok K. Parekh (1981) 129 ITR 46 (Guj). Shri Gadgil further argued that he had only agreed to supply relevant information that would enable WTO to work out valuation of shares on yield basis without prejudice to his original contention that valuation made in original assessment was correctly made. He objected to method adopted by CWT in making valuation and manner in which he made it. For Department Shir Srinivasan, ld. departmental representative pointed out that assessee s council had furnished fresh evidence which should not be admitted. This fresh evidence consisted opinion of Chartered Accountant giving format of valuation of shares (vide pages 12, 14 of assessee's paper book) and calculation done on yield method basis by other firm of Chartered Accountants, copies of which were filed vide page 20-22 of assessee's compilation. Shri Srinivasan relied on decision of Poona Bench of Tribunal in NTA No. 496/PN/1984 dt. 3rd Jan., 1986 for asst. yr. 1981-82 in support of his argument that Special Bench judgment on question of interpretation r. 1D was not followed by Poona Bench in view of subsequent decision, such as Punjab & Haryana High Court's decision in Ashok Kumar Oswal (minor) vs. CWT (1984) 43 CTR (P&H) 216: (1984) 148 ITR 620 (P&H) Madras High Court's decision in T.V. Srinivasa vs. CWT (1985) 152 ITR (P&H) Madras High Court's decision in T.V. Srinivasa vs. CWT (1985) 152 ITR 599 (Mad) and Bombay High Court's decision in CIT vs. Hoechst Pharmaceutical Ltd. (1984) 39 CTR (Bom) 246: (1984) 149 ITR 94 (Bom). Shri Srinivasan argued that yield method of valuation was only alternative method although primarily valuation of upquoted shares has to be in terms of provisions of r. 1D as interpreted by aforementioned decisions and not as interpreted by Gujarat High Court in (1981) 129 ITR 46 (Guj). Alternatively and without prejudice Shri Srinivasan argued that if Rule 1D is not to be applied correct working on yield method should have been given by assessee in which yield of return should have been adopted at 12 per cent and not 15 per cent as adopted by assessee. We have carefully considered submissions made by representative of contesting parties it would appear that there was prima facie error made by ITO in method of calculation of shares in terms of r.1D as laid down under WT Rules. It is this error in calculation which was intended to be corrected by CWT when he started proceedings under s. 25(2). It appears that CWT felt that yield method should be adopted and would be acceptable to assessee's representative and that calculation of such yield method in proceeding under s. 25(2) should be done by CWT himself. From arguments advanced before us it appears that assessee's representative never accepted working on yield basis particularly in manner which it was done by CWT. It also appears that departmental representative is now not averse to application of Rule 1D in way in which it is interpreted by P&H High Court in (1984) 148 ITR 620 (P&H) or by Madras High Court in (1985) 152 ITR 599 (Mad) or Bombay High Court in (1984) 149 ITR 94 (Bom) (supra). We have carefully considered all aspects of issue. We have taken into account arguments advanced on behalf of assessee and main purpose for which CWT had started proceedings under s. 25(2). We would direct that valuation of shares held by assessee in these two companies which are both private limited and shares of which are unquoted should be done by application of Rule 1D in accordance with principles laid down by Punjab & Haryana High Court in (!984) 148 ITR 620 (P&H) (supra) and Madras High Court in (1985) 152 ITR 599 (Mad). These decisions in effect lay down that under sub-cl. (a) of cl. (1) of r. 1D and amount paid as advance tax and shown as asset in balance-sheet of company is not to be treated as asset and under sub-cl. (E) of cl. (Iii) only difference between amount representing provision for taxation and amount payable as tax on book profits is to be treated as liability. same principles were followed by Madras High Court in (1985) 152 ITR 599 (Mad) (supra). In result, order of CWT will stand modified as indicated above. WTO is directed to recalculate value of shares in light of above discussion, for asst. yrs. 1980-81 and 1981-82. appeals for asst. yrs. 1983-84 and 1984-85 are against consolidated order of AAC dt. 25th July, 1985 and issue involved is same, viz. Valuation of shares of M/s Dalco Engg. Works and M/s Sealol Hindustan Ltd. For these two years, AAC confirmed valuation adopted by WTO because h e found that assessee had himself disclosed value of these shares in accordance with r. 1D. For these years, it is case of Shri Gadgil that AAC erred in rejecting assessee's claim that said shares should be valued on yield method basis. We have already held in preceding paragraphs that shares of these t w o companies should be valued by application of Rule 1D in terms of principles laid down by Punjab & Haryana High Court decision in (1984) 148 ITR 620 (P&H) (supra) and Madras High Court decision in (1985) 152 ITR 599 (Mad) (supra). We would give same finding for asst. yrs. 1983-84 and 1984-85 also. directions given as above result in enhancement of assessment. assessment to that extent should be enhanced as provided under s. 24(5) of Act. In result, appeals for asst. yrs. 1980-81 and 1981-82 will be treated as partly allowed and those for asst. yrs. 1983-84 and 1984-85 will be dismissed. *** K.R. DALAL v. WEALTH-TAX OFFICER


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Planning Commission delays vote on Rosedale, West Homewood developments
by SYDNEY CROMWELL
Sydney Cromwell
Jared Lewis Development
Jared Lewis explains his plans for a mixed-use, commercial and residential development on 18th Street and 26th Avenue South on May 7, 2019.
Unanswered questions and resident opposition led the Planning Commission to carry over two controversial items from its May 7 meeting to June. Commission Vice-Chair Jeff Foster asked the developers to use that time to provide more information to neighbors and to the commission.
Most of the evening of May 7 was spent on a rezoning request for six parcels — 1728 and 1736 26th Ave. S. and 2552, 2558, 2562 and 2564 18th St. S. The owner, Jared Lewis, wants to rezone the properties from Neighborhood Shopping District to Mixed Use District to build two office and residential buildings.
The request originally included two adjacent residential parcels, but Lewis withdrew that part of the request and said he doesn't have plans for those parcels at this time.
The commercial lots, located next to the AVX and Alabama Pool buildings that Lewis is also redeveloping, would be the site of three-story, modern-style buildings that Lewis said would be offices on the first floor and built for office or apartment use on the upper floors. He did not say the intended rent for the apartments, but he did say lawyers, doctor's offices and similar companies would be good tenants for the commercial portion.
The buildings shown on May 7 have flat roofs with a maximum height of 42 feet, 9 inches. Under the current Neighborhood Shopping District, buildings have a maximum height of 35 feet. Lewis said due to the slope of the hill, the new buildings would be close in overall height to the Alabama Pool building.
Between the two new buildings, Lewis said they would keep an existing two-story brick building on the property, though the owner of it would consider adding a third story to his building in the future. Lots behind the buildings would be used for parking.
Lewis said his plans would be "much more attractive to look at" than the current buildings on the property and would fit with the planned redesign of 18th Street to add parking, sidewalks and landscaping.
Courtesy of City of Homewood.
18th Street commercial project
Jared Lewis' plans include two three-story, modern buildings facing 18th Street South, keeping an existing two-story brick building between them. The new buildings would include commercial office or retail space and apartments.
The outlined blue area shows the borders of the project. The different colors represent different zonings, with the red being Neighborhood Shopping District.
Rosedale residents came out in force to oppose the plan, which they said didn't fit the character of the historic residential neighborhood. The height and modern design, as well as the additional traffic it could bring, were all sources of concern for neighbors.
Several homeowners also said they felt this building would effectively "hide" Rosedale behind its height and would continue hemming in a community that has already felt pressed by commercial developments along Central Avenue and the ServisFirst Bank headquarters.
"It just seems like we're getting gobbled up," one 19th Street resident said.
Edgewood resident Mary Ellen Snell said this and similar developments are "sandwiching in the community" of Rosedale and a more attractive, two-story shopping development would serve as a better "gateway" to the neighborhood and city as a whole, which garnered applause from the audience.
St. Charles Street resident Melanie Geer, who has been active in historic preservation, said Rosedale should have money invested into keeping it "special" rather than in new development, or else it would be "nothing but a little dying community behind a wall." She also received applause from the audience.
While the property is already commercial and Lewis' plans don't directly affect any residences, several Rosedale homeowners see it as part of ongoing development interest that could drive homeowners out of the neighborhood with no other affordable place in Homewood to live.
The same sentiment was echoed several times through the night: "Leave us alone."
"We're just trying to keep what we have now," a Central Avenue resident said.
"Think about people before you think about buildings," a woman who lives on BM Montgomery Street added.
Some neighbors also said Lewis didn't do enough to talk to residents and find out their needs and opinions before designing the development.
After the public comment portion of the meeting closed, Lewis agreed that he could have communicated his plans better to the neighborhood, though he took issue with comments saying he doesn't care about the neighborhood. Lewis said he's there about 50 hours a week for his work and is considering moving his family into one of the proposed apartments in the future.
"I'm here to help the area as a whole," he said, citing the dilapidated and overgrown conditions on the property as it currently stands. He also noted that he lets Union Baptist Church use his parking lot every Sunday.
Foster asked why the development couldn't stay within the 35-foot height restriction of its current zoning, and Lewis said they increased the height because it will make each floor more attractive to potential tenants, both residential and commercial.
If the zoning request is denied, Lewis said he is not sure what his plans for the property will be, as he believes a mixed-use development is its best use.
At the Planning Commission's request, Lewis asked to delay the vote until the June meeting and use that time to meet with Rosedale residents to talk about their questions and concerns more fully.
Ward 1 City Councilor Britt Thames, who is the Planning Commission liaison and also represents Rosedale, said he would help facilitate this meeting. The Homewood Star has reached out for information on a date and time for the meeting.
Raleigh Avenue Townhomes
Plans for six townhomes at 100 Raleigh Avenue.
The other controversy of the May 7 meeting was a plan by Jay Moss to replace a single-family home at 100 Raleigh Ave. with six townhomes. This is an allowed use under the West Homewood District zoning, but the zoning rules require approval of a preliminary development plan, and later a final development plan.
Moss said the property was zoned multi-family before its current residence was constructed. His plans include 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhomes and a total of 12 parking spaces, with an 8-foot fence and plant buffer.
Eleven Homewood residents spoke during the public hearing, all but one of them against it. Their major concerns were the additional traffic congestion and that the development "in no way matches the other houses" on the street, in the words of one Oak Grove Road homeowner.
Residents were also concerned about whether the development would degrade over time, and one said she'd prefer to see a small commercial development over townhomes.
One of Moss' Raleigh Avenue neighbors said she supported the plan, in part because Moss would be removing trees that currently drop branches on her power lines. Homewood Environmental Commission member Amy Milam pointed out that Moss will still need to comply with the tree ordinance, which may include replanting or getting council approval if he cuts more than five mature trees.
Ward 2 City Councilor Andrew Wolverton noted that in addition to traffic, the new structure could cause stormwater runoff issues due to more of the lot being covered by hard surfaces. However, Greg Cobb from the Building, Engineering and Zoning Department said the plans show site engineering that would direct all runoff to a nearby storm sewer inlet, so it would not affect neighboring properties.
Planning Commission members asked for more information about the total lot coverage by the building and parking lot, as well as a traffic study, which Moss did not have. At their request, Moss also asked to carry the issue over to June so he can bring back that information, as well as tree planting plans.
The Planning Commission also:
Approved a resurvey of 259 and 265 Lakeshore Parkway, the former Office Max building that has been leased by BioLife Plasma Donation Center, into a single parcel to be redeveloped. The parcels are split between Homewood and Birmingham, so property tax will be split but sales tax will still go to Homewood.
Approved a new tree ordinance.
Approved the addition of a definition for "transient" residents, being residents less than 180 days, in the zoning book for allowed hotel uses. The city wants to reduce the number of long-term hotel tenants in the city.
These items will go to the Homewood City Council for approval.
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and Rural Development
Ambassador Clayton Yeutter
The 2005 AIARD Special Service Award is presented to Ambassador Clayton Yeutter who is currently Of Counsel to Hogan & Hartson, L.L.P., Washington, D.C., specializing in trade policy and consultation including legislative strategies for trade and agricultural issues. He was Secretary of Agriculture and has served in cabinet and sub-cabinet level positions under four presidents.
Ambassador Yeutter grew up on a farm in central Nebraska, earned three degrees from the University of Nebraska, and served that university on the faculty and as Director of its USAID/Ford Foundation Project in Colombia. He was President and Chief Executive Officer of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. He holds honorary doctoral degrees from eight universities. As Ambassador
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In Montreal last week we organized two more memorials for Charles Brown—one a private room party for his friends, the other a public panel discussion—and on both occasions people brought up an issue that at first sounded like a little joke, and then sounded less like one the more I talked with people about it.
At the room party, Neil Gaiman mentioned his participation in the Locus Foundation, and wondered if there may be a shadowy Second Foundation, which would secretly steer the future of SF in the direction Charles had wanted. This, of course, led to amusing if slightly creepy visions of Charles-like holograms reappearing at key points over the next few centuries to explain to us all what had gone wrong, and what future crises to expect.
But David Hartwell, recalling their last meeting at Readercon, was quite serious in recounting the ongoing conversation he'd been having with Charles about how to make science fiction better, and how to advocate what is best about it. That decades-long conversation, he later told me, was now ended, though I think both David and Charles could lay fair claim to having measurably influenced the shape and coherence of the field during that time—as could several others I could name. And at the public panel discussion, Jonathan Strahan eloquently argued that, by claiming such an advocacy role, Charles had become one of the best friends science fiction could have had.
But is the conversation really over? In one sense, there are more participants than ever, from bloggers to academic journals to the kind of advocacy-based fiction that Graham Sleight discussed in an earlier post on this roundtable. In another, it's possible the field has just grown too diffuse and fragmented for anyone to set out to move the agenda in the way Charles and David had wanted to do.
Historically, it's not hard to list names of those who did single-handedly change the direction of the field—magazine editors like Gernsback or Campbell or Moorcock, publishers from the Ballantines to Tom Doherty, writers from Heinlein to Gibson, maybe even an occasional reviewer or workshop founder like Damon Knight.
Obviously, setting out to shape the course of an entire field requires a fair amount of hubris, a great deal of passion, a broad-based vision, and a strong point of view. You have to be willing to generate enemies and rivals, or you wouldn't be doing the job an advocate does. You have to expect that your notion of improvement will be someone else's recipe for disaster, and that you'll be viewed as arrogant, or hidebound, or just loony. You have to court disagreement.
So my question is, even though we can all do our little bits and pieces in our own corners of this complex and fractal geography, can anyone really hope to influence the direction of SF and fantasy in any meaningful way anymore? Are we solely at the mercy of market forces, bottom lines, popularity contests, and niche subgenres with their own agendas? Are we all just passengers now?
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no, we're not. i'm pretty sure all of them felt the same way back then. i can't think of, say, William Gibson saying "i'll change the field". maybe Heinlein, maybe others… (Moorcock, for instance, wasn't as interested in changing the genre as he was in using it to achieve personal ideological/aesthetic ends). the point being, at the time they just felt it was necessary to do something the field itself was asking for, and they just gave the answer they could give.
we tend to be too retrospective, but as science fiction writers we feel we are bound to think and talk about the future, and that comes as conflicting. the past is well-defined, the future is not, etc., etc. you don't need me to remind you of this. i think you're also pointing here to the old discussion about the death of science fiction, and to that respect i will only add: every generation thinks of itself as the last one, is inevitable.
I was corresponding with William Gibson in the months before NEUROMANCER came out, and not only didn't he think that it would "change the field," he thought that everybody would hate it and that it would disappear without a trace–if they published it in the first place.
Passengers? Nah. There might be lots of different sub-genres around these days, and some people are bound to complain that some of them are "not science fiction" or the wrong direction or whatever. But hopefully we can all still encourage people to write well, and stand up for the right of speculative literature to be treated seriously.
Gary Wolfe
All of which suggests to me that many of those who did influence the direction of SF either weren't trying to in the first place, or were unaware that they may be doing it at all. But both Charles and David have stated that this was their deliberate goal, partly by encouraging good writing, partly by promoting the field as a respectable (and even crucial) part of the larger culture. Most of us probably share those goals, and arguably progress has been made, but I still sometimes wonder if we're on soapboxes in Hyde Park or (to use a local Chicago referent) Bughouse Square.
Russell Letson
Changing a genre requires some leverage or amplification. Both Charles and David built bully-pulpit magazines that amplified their voices–and David, as an editor, has actually has had his hands on the dials and levers that determine what gets published. (And he didn't have to mix metaphors to do it.) Those of us with less leverage make do with whatever we have available: a classroom, a review column, a blog, a con panel. If we're very good at what we do, as Gary is, we can develop an audience and thus some clout.
Charles is gone, but Locus is still in place, and that allows a bunch of us to keep our soapboxes within shouting range of each other, anyway. Even if we don't speak in one voice, at least the noise is concentrated. (Though maybe that just makes us easier to round up.)
I laughed aloud at: "not only didn't he think that it would "change the field," he thought that everybody would hate it and that it would disappear without a trace–if they published it in the first place."
–because I thought exactly that finishing TIMESCAPE, after 3 years of writing–and was very surprised to get a call, while on sabbatical in Italy, saying that Dave Hartwell had bought it in a day.
Nobody knows, really…
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Is he a young liberal heavyweight? Or a punching bag for Republicans?


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using time_point = std::chrono::system_clock::time_point;
using handler_id_t = EventQueue::handler_id_t;

EventQueue::EventQueue()
: immediate_pause_fd_(eventfd(0, EFD_CLOEXEC | EFD_NONBLOCK)) {
    if (not immediate_pause_fd_.is_open()) {
        THROW("eventfd()", errmsg());
    }

    // Add handler to make ppoll() wake if an immediate pause is requested
    add_file_handler(immediate_pause_fd_, FileEvent::READABLE, [this] {
        // If this happens before the memory is synchronized with thread
        // requesting pause  thread, be sure to set this flag, so that it is
        // indeed an *immediate* pause
        immediate_pause_.store(true, std::memory_order_release);
    });
}

EventQueue::EventQueue(EventQueue&& other) noexcept
: next_handler_id_(other.next_handler_id_)
, handlers_(std::move(other.handlers_))
, timed_handlers_(std::move(other.timed_handlers_))
, poll_events_(std::move(other.poll_events_))
, poll_events_idx_to_hid_(std::move(other.poll_events_idx_to_hid_))
, immediate_pause_(other.immediate_pause_.load(std::memory_order_acquire))
, immediate_pause_fd_(std::move(other.immediate_pause_fd_)) {}

EventQueue& EventQueue::operator=(EventQueue&& other) noexcept {
    next_handler_id_ = other.next_handler_id_;
    handlers_ = std::move(other.handlers_);
    timed_handlers_ = std::move(other.timed_handlers_);
    poll_events_ = std::move(other.poll_events_);
    poll_events_idx_to_hid_ = std::move(other.poll_events_idx_to_hid_);
    immediate_pause_.store(
        other.immediate_pause_.load(std::memory_order_acquire), std::memory_order_release);
    immediate_pause_fd_ = std::move(other.immediate_pause_fd_);
    return *this;
}

void EventQueue::pause_immediately() noexcept {
    (void)immediate_pause_.exchange(true, std::memory_order_acq_rel);
    int fd = immediate_pause_fd_;
    assert(fd >= 0); // Make sure memory ordering "acquire" worked
    uint64_t x = 1;
    (void)write(fd, &x, sizeof(x));
}

handler_id_t EventQueue::add_time_handler(time_point tp, std::function<void()> handler) {
    STACK_UNWINDING_MARK;
    const auto now = std::chrono::system_clock::now();
    if (tp < now) {
        tp = now; // Disallow potential starvation of other handlers
    }

    return add_time_handler_impl(tp, std::move(handler));
}

handler_id_t
EventQueue::add_time_handler(time_point::duration duration, std::function<void()> handler) {
    STACK_UNWINDING_MARK;
    assert(duration >= decltype(duration)::zero());
    return add_time_handler_impl(
        std::chrono::system_clock::now() + duration, std::move(handler));
}

void EventQueue::add_repeating_handler(
    time_point::duration interval, std::function<repeating()> handler) {
    STACK_UNWINDING_MARK;
    assert(interval >= decltype(interval)::zero());
    auto impl = [this, interval, handler = shared_function(std::move(handler))](auto& self) {
        if (handler() == stop_repeating) {
            return;
        }

        // Continue repeating
        add_time_handler(interval, [self] { self(self); });
    };

    add_time_handler(interval, [impl = std::move(impl)] { impl(impl); });
}

handler_id_t EventQueue::add_time_handler_impl(time_point tp, std::function<void()> handler) {
    const auto handler_id = new_handler_id();
    handlers_.emplace(handler_id, TimedHandler{tp, std::move(handler)});
    try {
        timed_handlers_.emplace(tp, handler_id);
        return handler_id;
    } catch (...) {
        handlers_.erase(handler_id);
        throw;
    }
}

static FileEvent poll_events_to_file_events(decltype(pollfd::revents) events) noexcept {
    auto res = FileEvent(0);
    if (events & POLLIN) {
        res = res | FileEvent::READABLE;
    }
    if (events & POLLOUT) {
        res = res | FileEvent::WRITEABLE;
    }
    if (events & (POLLERR | POLLHUP)) {
        res = res | FileEvent::CLOSED;
    }
    return res;
}

void EventQueue::remove_handler(handler_id_t handler_id) {
    STACK_UNWINDING_MARK;

    std::visit(
        overloaded{
            [&](TimedHandler& handler) {
                timed_handlers_.erase({handler.time, handler_id});
            },
            [&](FileHandler& handler) {
                poll_events_[handler.poll_event_idx].fd =
                    -1; // Deactivate event. It will be removed
                        // while processing file events.
            }},
        WONT_THROW(handlers_.at(handler_id)));
    handlers_.erase(handler_id);
}

void EventQueue::run() {
    STACK_UNWINDING_MARK;

    // Reset pauseping
    immediate_pause_.store(false, std::memory_order_release);
    {
        // Reset immediate_pause_fd_
        uint64_t x = 0;
        (void)read(immediate_pause_fd_, &x, sizeof(x)); // It is nonblocking
    }

    constexpr auto TIME_QUANTUM = std::chrono::microseconds(6);
    auto process_timed_handlers = [&] {
        STACK_UNWINDING_MARK;

        if (timed_handlers_.empty() or immediate_pause_was_requested()) {
            return;
        }

        const auto start = std::chrono::system_clock::now();
        auto now = start;
        do {
            if (timed_handlers_.empty()) {
                break;
            }

            const auto [tp, handler_id] = *timed_handlers_.begin();
            if (tp > now) {
                break;
            }

            timed_handlers_.erase(timed_handlers_.begin());
            const auto it = handlers_.find(handler_id);
            assert(it != handlers_.end());
            auto handler = std::move(std::get<TimedHandler>(it->second).handler);
            handlers_.erase(it);

            handler(); // It is ok if it throws
            if (immediate_pause_was_requested()) {
                return;
            }
        } while ((now = std::chrono::system_clock::now()) <= start + TIME_QUANTUM);
    };

    auto process_file_events = [&] {
        STACK_UNWINDING_MARK;
        if (immediate_pause_was_requested()) {
            return;
        }

        auto file_handlers_quantum_start = std::chrono::system_clock::now();
        size_t new_poll_events_size =
            0; // Expired events are removed and the array is compressed

        // poll_events_ may get new elements as we process event handler, even
        // get reallocated, we need to be careful about pointers and references
        // to poll_events_ elements. Also we compress the whole array, so we
        // need to process even the new elements that were nonexistent at the
        // start
        for (size_t idx = 0; idx < poll_events_.size(); ++idx) {
            if (poll_events_[idx].fd < 0) {
                continue;
            }

            const size_t new_idx = new_poll_events_size++;
            if (new_idx != idx) {
                // Move entry
                poll_events_[new_idx] = poll_events_[idx];
                const auto handler_id = WONT_THROW(poll_events_idx_to_hid_.at(idx));
                poll_events_idx_to_hid_[new_idx] = handler_id;
                WONT_THROW(std::get<FileHandler>(handlers_.at(handler_id)).poll_event_idx) =
                    new_idx;
                // Disable old entry (in case something below throws)
                poll_events_[idx].fd = -1;
            }

            // No event
            const auto revents = poll_events_[new_idx].revents;
            if (revents == 0) {
                continue;
            }

            if (std::chrono::system_clock::now() > file_handlers_quantum_start + TIME_QUANTUM)
            {
                // Needed to ensure low latency
                process_timed_handlers();
                if (immediate_pause_was_requested()) {
                    return;
                }

                file_handlers_quantum_start = std::chrono::system_clock::now();
                if (poll_events_[new_idx].fd < 0) {
                    // Current event handler was deleted
                    --new_poll_events_size;
                    continue;
                }
            }

            // Process event
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            if (events != FileEvent(0)) {
                auto handler_id = WONT_THROW(poll_events_idx_to_hid_.at(new_idx));

                auto handler_shr_ptr =
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                (*handler_shr_ptr)(events);
                if (immediate_pause_was_requested()) {
                    return;
                }

                continue;
            }

            // Unhandled event
            if (revents & (POLLPRI | POLLRDHUP)) {
                continue; // Ignore these events
            }

            THROW(
                "pollfd.revents = ", revents,
                " is an invalid event (at the moment of implementing "
                "this) and cannot be handled");
        }

        poll_events_.resize(new_poll_events_size);
        poll_events_idx_to_hid_.resize(new_poll_events_size);
    };

    // There is always a handler for immediate_pause_fd_
    while (handlers_.size() > 1 and not immediate_pause_was_requested()) {
        const auto timeout = [&]() -> std::chrono::system_clock::duration {
            if (timed_handlers_.empty()) {
                return nanoseconds(-1);
            }

            time_point first_expiration = timed_handlers_.begin()->first;
            time_point now = std::chrono::system_clock::now();
            if (first_expiration < now) {
                return nanoseconds(0);
            }

            return first_expiration - now;
        }();

        const int ready_poll_events_num = [&] {
            if (not are_there_file_file_handlers()) {
                if (timeout > nanoseconds(0)) {
                    std::this_thread::sleep_for(timeout);
                }

                return 0;
            }

            timespec ts{};
            timespec* tmo_p = nullptr;
            if (timeout < nanoseconds(0)) {
                tmo_p = nullptr;
            } else {
                tmo_p = &ts;
                ts = to_timespec(timeout);
            }

            return ppoll(poll_events_.data(), poll_events_.size(), tmo_p, nullptr);
        }();
        if (ready_poll_events_num == -1 and errno != EINTR) {
            THROW("ppoll()", errmsg());
        }

        process_timed_handlers(); // It is important to first process timed
                                  // events, to not starve the timed events

        if (ready_poll_events_num > 0) {
            process_file_events();
        }
    }
}

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INDYCAR – Milwaukee Thoughts
June 20, 2011 Shaun
After a year off the calendar, the Milwaukee Mile made its triumphant return to the schedule yesterday. Only thing is it was not that triumphant. While the on track product was excellent, the promotion and attendance was pathetic for a race that HAD to return to the IICS calendar by many critics opinion. If it HAD to be there, then where were all the fans? A lot of fans that actually were in attendance for the weekend said the track was more like a ghost town with some people at the fair grounds not even knowing a motor race was happening. Regardless, here are a few things I picked out. Little bit of the good, bad, and ugly.
Racing Product:
As always, the short mile oval produced fantastic racing all around the track. There were meaningful passes for the lead as well as good action in the mid pack. The one thing that was also good about the race was the number of passes. Typically on a short oval you have people constantly passing and then getting re-passed. While it looks kinda cool, it really means the racing is just senseless and going on too long. In my opinion, the action was just right and not borderline NASCAR. That is the best quality about Milwaukee to me, the action is constant but not so short that it gets to be too much. See Iowa next weekend where there is just no separation and constant switching of position. The unique lines at Milwaukee with the asphalt layer and bumps also makes the racing pretty intense. As Dario said before the race, there is about a ten foot groove on track and everyone fights like hell to stay in that groove.
Terrible….next. But honestly, what gives? Milwaukee has a fantastic history with huge names taking wins at the fair grounds and when the series came back to town this year it looked like a ghost town in the stands. Randy did tell Milwaukee they would need to promote their event right? It is just as much the series fault however as all I keep seeing is adverts for Vegas and TV adverts for Iowa. Why are we not doing a better job promoting the short track with arguably more history than any other in the country? Makes no sense to me and was a failure by not only the venue, but the series as well.
TK:
Great run by TK Tony Kanaan yesterday and really Lotus as a whole. Whatever they are doing there, it is working not just for TK, but Sato and Viso as well. My only gripe to TK was what the heck dude? He was in second place and trashed the car chasing Helio Castroneves who he knew had a puncture in the left rear tire. I don't understand the pushing. I understand he is a racer and should work to win, but there is no reason to pit when you know the car in front will have to stop before race end. Regardless, that whole KV operation will be in good shape come a few days in Iowa.
Simona:
This girl proves every weekend why she is a rockstar. After suffering a heavy impact on Saturday, she stayed overnight for the most part on Saturday, met with series medical officials and was out to drive for the race. Her ride would be short lived because the car was totalled in the practice crash and somehow the crew got it together enough to run for a few laps. A rockstar effort from a rockstar at HVM. The question is when will the big team coming knocking because this girl is the real deal!
Those were my observations from the race this past week. Not a huge list but definitely some issues to be sorted if Milwaukee wants to comeback next year. As far as the Dario penalty or not, head to Twitter, there are a ton of people discussing it! No sense in beating the horse as I missed the moment in question. One thing is for sure, if it was not a penalty, there needs to be better transparency. INDYCAR says no video evidence and the fans say clear as day on worldwide TV. The League needs to do a better job of not only policing the teams/drivers, but they need to be looking after themselves as well. Credibility is key for a championship trying to return to past status. If there is no credibility, there are no fans and the series dies. End of story.
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Attendance and promotion was atrocious. Got in to town on Saturday and left immediately after the IICS race on Sunday. I did not see one billboard or hear one radio or tv advert for the event. The only thing I saw was a brief mention of the race on one of the local morning news programs.
Robin Miller said that attendance estimates were around 13,000. The place can hold 3x that. Heck, I went to a AAA Columbus Clippers ballgame last night and they had 6,000 in the stands. It doesn't take much to get a small crowd.
What really burns my brisket is that all us fans complained and moaned to Randy that Milwaukee needed to be back on the schedule. He said he heard our calls and got it done. Granted, they had some pretty poor promotion and the timeslot given by ABC made it so I didn't get back into my bed in Columbus Ohio until 3:30am. But, what credibility does this all lend to us loudmouth fans who constantly spout drivel like "Randy better get Milwaukee back on the schedule or I'm done being a fan"?
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I gotta agree with you MIke. I was gutted to see the attendance on TV. I want to go this year but couldn't swing it and I am kind of gave I didn't. Promotion may have been a problem but what the heck else do they have to do there in Milwaukee? Watch the Brewers or Bucks? Come on people.
They basically killed any chance of keeping this race on the schedule made those like myself who demanded this back on the schedule look like fools. Randy is already looking at Road America so another oval lost. I don't see how the schedule can remain balanced now. Texas is threatening a pull out if they go to Houston and they ARE going to Houston. Now another street race in Florida pops up out of nowhere. A second Brazil race.
Even if Chicagoland come back their attendance was poor because they won't promote. We're maybe losing two more ovals in the next two years in Texas and the Mile and Phoniex won't even talk to Randy. Michigan doesn't seem in the cards and I really don't want every oval outside of Indy to a double. Inverting the field skews the points too much. It's okay for one circuit but not the whole Oval schedule.
It kills this oval fan to save it but I believe we are headed towards Indy being the only oval. So many drivers will be lost if this happens. Pippa, Dan, Townsnd Bell, and Ed. Not a good weekend to be an oval fans.
I also think race control was afraid of Team Target whining and didn't penalize them. I like and respect Dario but he has been the biggest crybaby all year and I'm sick of it. You won the damn race, shut up and be happy. Helio blocking didn't seem to impact another Team Target Winner's circle, now did it?


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Queen's leads collaboration with Chinese institutions
A group of UK Russell Group Universities, led by Queen's University Belfast, has been selected to build major collaborations with the top ten engineering institutions in China.
This prestigious award by the British Council is aimed at building higher education links and helping to improve the quality of engineering research and teaching in China.
World leading
The consortium is the first of its kind to partner to the E9 Chinese Excellence League - the top ten engineering institutions in China. It will be led by Queen's, joined by University College London, The University of Manchester, Cardiff University, University of Warwick, and University of Birmingham. The group represents one quarter of the Russell Group of research intensive universities in the UK, with world leading research and education excellence in engineering.
During a delegation to Shanghai by Jo Johnson MP in September, the Department of Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy agreed to fund the significant £200,000 award through the British Council.
The funding will see the successful universities working closely with E9, which will enable the UK universities to create a critical mass on a cluster of key engineering areas, such as energy and advanced manufacturing, and will help maintain the UK's global standing in light of increasing international competition. It will also allow China to make the transition from a big manufacturer to a manufacturing industry superpower.
Queen's University's Vice-Chancellor Professor Patrick Johnston recently visited China as part of a Russell Group delegation to explore collaboration with elite universities in mainland China. He commented: "The UK-China partnership is a strong example of Queen's University's commitment to making a positive impact in both research and education on a global scale.
"Queen's has long historic links with China, beginning with Sir Robert Hart who graduated from Queen's in 1853 and became Inspector-General of China's Imperial Maritime Custom Service. Our friendship with China is epitomised by this current partnership, led by Professor Mark Price and Professor Kang Li.
"This work will develop our institutional collaborations further, strengthening our links with both the UK and China. The award from the British Council is an indication of the international significance of this work, reaffirming our global reputation for excellence."
Synergised approach
Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Engineering and Physical Sciences, Professor Mark Price, who is leading the partnership for Queen's University, commented: "I am delighted, and honoured, to be leading this international collaboration of some of the best engineering institutions in the world, here in the UK and in China.
"We have made many great friends in China and by working together we are now achieving great things in research and education. As a group, these 16 institutions have outstanding teams and we look forward to becoming even stronger by developing a more co-ordinated and synergised approach to our research and teaching. Together, we can tackle the major challenges facing the world and make a difference for everyone. We have exciting times ahead!"
Solving global challenges
Congratulating Queen's on their success was Jonathan Stewart, Deputy Director, British Council Northern Ireland.
He said: "We at British Council Northern Ireland would like to congratulate Queen's University on their success. International research collaboration between Northern Ireland and countries like China are vital if we are to build understanding and nurture partnerships. The global challenges we now face are huge – and there is an obvious and natural reason why we should strengthen relations between world-class universities like Queen's University and those in China, for the mutual benefit of both countries.
"Through this collaboration we can help to solve today's major challenges – with the solutions increasingly requiring working across boundaries, disciplines and international borders. Engaging with and strengthening our links with China will continue to be an important element in the development and growth of our economy."
Media inquiries to Emma Gallagher, Communications Officer at Queen's University on 028 9097 5384 and emma.gallagher@qub.ac.uk


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Van Lingle Mungo (June 8, 1911 – February 12, 1985) was an American professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a right-handed pitcher from  to  for the Brooklyn Dodgers and the New York Giants. The five-time All-Star was the National League strikeout leader in . Mungo was a colorful personality known for his off-field antics as well as his erratic fastball.

Career
Mungo was born in Pageland, South Carolina and began his professional baseball career with the Charlotte Hornets when he was 18 years old. A succession of managers over the years, including Casey Stengel, was convinced that the hard-throwing right-hander would be a surefire star for years to come. These lofty expectations can be attributed in part to a phenomenal debut performance in which he shut out the Boston Braves over 9 innings, striking out 12; but he was never able to live up to his perceived potential. While he finished his career with two 18-win seasons, one of them also included 19 losses. Mungo's teammates contended that he could have easily won more games, had he not tried to strike out every batter; Mungo countered that he wouldn't have tried to strike everyone out if he had more confidence in his teammates' fielding abilities.

Mungo averaged 16 wins per season from 1932 through 1936, led the National League in strikeouts with 238 in 1936. He was named to the All-Star team in 1934, 1936, and 1937. Though his strikeout counts were impressive, he also led the league  in walks several times.  Following an arm injury in 1937, he won only 13 games over the next six seasons. After a spring training injury in 1943, he was released by the Dodgers and played his final season with the Giants. He completed his major league career with a 120–115 won–lost record over 2113 innings pitched and a 3.47 earned run average.

Mungo was an above average hitting pitcher in his major league career. He posted a .221 batting average (174-for-787) with 56 runs, 24 doubles, 4 triples, 74 RBI and 29 bases on balls. He did not hit any home runs. He was used as a pinch-hitter 25 times. Defensively, he recorded a .960 fielding percentage which was about the league average at his position.

Character
Stories and anecdotes about Mungo tend to emphasize his reputation for combativeness, including episodes of drinking and fighting. "Mungo and I got along just fine", reported Casey Stengel, his manager on the Dodgers. "I just tell him I won't stand for no nonsense, and then I duck." The most widely told story concerns a visit to Cuba where, supposedly, Mungo was caught in a compromising position with a married woman by her husband. Mungo punched the husband in the eye, leading him to attack Mungo with a butcher knife or machete, requiring Dodgers executive Babe Hamberger to smuggle Mungo in a laundry cart to a seaplane waiting off a wharf in order to escape the country.

Van Mungo wasn't just a pistol off the field; on the field he was bent towards conflict with his teammates and managers. There are several stories of run-ins and conflict with his teammates and managers. Once while he was protecting a small margin of victory, outfielder Tom Winsett botched a routine fly-ball that cost Mungo a victory. Mungo retreated to the dugout and clubhouse to destroy what he could destroy and throw into the field of play what he could not destroy. Mungo sent his wife a telegram stating the following: ¨Pack up your bags and come to Brooklyn, honey. If Winsett can play in the big leagues, it's a cinch you can, too." It is also true that Van Lingle Mungo probably paid more in fines than any player of his era, amassing a grand total (in his own estimation) of over $15,000.

Song
Mungo returned to the public eye in 1969 because of the use of his prosodic name as the title of a novelty song by Dave Frishberg. The song lyrics consist entirely of the names of baseball players of the 1940s. Mungo is one of only five players mentioned more than once and his name functions as a kind of refrain. According to Frishberg, The Dick Cavett Show arranged to have him sing the song to Mungo in person, and Mungo asked him backstage if there would ever be any financial remuneration for the use of his name in the song. Frishberg told him no, but maybe Mungo could make some money if he wrote a song called "Dave Frishberg". Ironically, today Mungo is remembered primarily because of the song.

Baseball legacy

Van Lingle Mungo may also be remembered as one of the unfortunate baseball pitchers in history who never played on a team with equal talent to his and thus never was able to attain a win–loss record equal to his talent level.

More famous for his managerial career, former pitcher Tommy Lasorda was given the nickname "Mungo" because of his "lightning fastball" and his ability to strike out batters.

Retirement
Mungo returned to his hometown of Pageland, South Carolina after retiring in 1945, and lived there until his death from a heart attack in 1985.  He purchased and operated a movie house called the Ball Theatre, and had a balcony built to accommodate people of color, who had previously been denied access to the facility.

See also

List of Major League Baseball annual strikeout leaders
List of Major League Baseball annual shutout leaders
List of Major League Baseball career ERA leaders

References

External links

Biography and career highlights Baseball Library
Biographical note Historic Baseball
Lyrics to Dave Frishberg's song "Van Lingle Mungo"
The Deadball Era

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1985 deaths
Baseball players from South Carolina
Brooklyn Dodgers coaches
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Hartford Senators players
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Minneapolis Millers (baseball) players
Minor league baseball managers
Montreal Royals players
National League All-Stars
National League strikeout champions
New York Giants (NL) players
People from Pageland, South Carolina
Winston-Salem Twins players

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Come out on Friday 6/12 to the pocket park to see the South Colonie 9u travel team take on Clifton Park. The two teams pair off at 8:15 pm under the lights on the Cal Ripken field directly following a SC intermediates rec game. The concession stand will be rocking and the weather looks to be terrific. So come out and cheer on your Raiders! The Raiders boast a record of 3-2-1 while Clifton Park comes in at 1-4.
Opening Day 2015 turned out to be a special one for South Colonie Youth Baseball / Girls Softball. The sun was out, the fields were ready, and it was finally time to play ball. Our annual parade kicked off the festivities as the boys and girls marched down Sand Creek Road toward the park. It was awesome to see the local businesses and neighbors come out to wave and show their support. The parade procession then made its way through the park to the Cal Ripken Field where the boys and girls, assisted by their coaches sat around the infield. The sound system was on and it was time to hear from our Co President Jeff Hellkamp.
The first pitches were thrown out by our distinguished guests and the National Anthem was sung beautifully by Melissa Mele. Greg Mack was on hand to remind the crowd, "This is your program. All of it is made possible because of the volunteer support given by its parents and core board members. Get involved and keep this program going." It rings true, because following that message, Don Dugan honored the 8u SC All-Star team that made it to the State Tournament in Rome, NY. Without the support of the community and the dedication from the parents and coaches, none of it would have been possible. It was a special moment for those kids who made that journey together to meet again in the middle of the diamond to receive a plaque and commemorative pins noting their accomplishment. It was even more special to those kids as they felt the recognition and applause from the community wash over them on this glorious day.
Once the ceremony concluded, it was time to play ball, and all the fields were buzzing with activity as teams began preparing for their upcoming games. The concession stand had full support of all volunteers and breezed through order after order. It was also great to see familiar faces and friends walking around the park again. The raffle tables were set up and there was something for everybody, from Professional Baseball game tickets to Xbox cards, movie baskets to restaurant gift cards. Not to mention the Derek Jeter plaque and Yankee seat back. Special thanks to Tricia Savoca for organizing and arranging all the amazing raffle items on hand.
This day belonged to the kids though. As volunteers we do a lot to make sure days like this are special. But it's up to all of us as a community to continue to make South Colonie a strong program for years to come. Next time you're down at the park, see how you can help make a difference. Volunteer and join the team.
Thank you to all the board members, volunteers, donators and kids who came together to make the South Colonie Youth Baseball and Girls Softball fundraiser a huge success. Good things happen when the community works as one towards a common goal.
South Colonie Youth Baseball is proud to announce that we will be fielding 2 Spring travel baseball teams in 2015. We were hoping to field an 8u / 9u /10u, but based on interest and other factors, we were only able to field an 8u and a 9u. Congratulations to the following children selected to represent the South Colonie Raiders.
There will be a mandatory meeting on Wednesday, March 4 at 6:35 – Shaker Elm School. Parents and players of travel teams must all be present. This meeting is open to anyone in our program though. If you have an interest, please make every effort to attend.


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Vincennes' Franklin Earns NABC NJCAA Coach of the Year
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – After leading his team to the Division I championship in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), Vincennes (Ind.) University head coach Todd Franklin is the recipient of the 2019 NABC NJCAA Coach of the Year Award presented by Wilson.
Franklin, in his 15th season as head coach of the Trailblazers, guided his team to an 87-77 win over Ranger Junior College in the NJCAA championship game in Hutchinson, Kan. The win was the fourth in Vincennes history and the first since 1972.
In leading his team to the title with a 34-2 won-lost record, Franklin elevated his overall won-lost record to 602-139, a winning percentage of .812.
Franklin will receive his award on Friday, April 5, at the annual Hillyard Champions luncheon in the Marquette room at the Hilton Minneapolis Hotel. The event begins at 12:30 p.m. CT during the annual NABC Convention and NCAA Men's Final Four.
The veteran coach will also be honored with a NABC Honor Award for 600 career wins on Sunday, April 7, at the annual AT&T NABC Guardians of the Game awards show in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Main Auditorium at the Minneapolis Convention Center during the NABC Convention and NCAA Men's Final Four®.
The show will be broadcast by Stadium (https://watchstadium.com).


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