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È considerato uno dei migliori portieri italiani di sempre.

Caratteristiche tecniche
Olivieri era noto per il coraggio nelle uscite e per la spettacolarità degli interventi, uno stile che gli valse il soprannome di Gatto Magico.

Carriera

Giocatore

Club
Esordì nella stagione 1929-30 nel Verona in Serie B, passando al Padova nel 1933-34. L'esordio in Serie A avvenne il 10 settembre 1933 in Padova-Torino 1-0. Tuttavia giocò soltanto otto gare, poiché durante un'azione di gioco, un'uscita spericolata su un attaccante (Andrea Gregar) gli causò la frattura del cranio che, come ebbe a dichiarare, per tutta la vita gli procurerà forti emicranie e lo renderà curiosamente sensibile ai cambi di clima. Dopo appena un anno di convalescenza e contro il parere dei medici, Olivieri andò a giocare nella Lucchese nella serie cadetta, riuscendo a conquistare una promozione in Serie A con la squadra toscana, dove rimase 4 stagioni e dove si fece notare dal CT della Nazionale Vittorio Pozzo.
Poi, nella stagione 1938-39 arriva al Torino, chiamato da Egri Erbstein, che lo aveva allenato già a Lucca.

Nella squadra granata Olivieri giocò quattro campionati per un totale di 113 partite, prima di passare al Brescia dove chiuse la carriera in Serie B nella stagione 1942-43, giocando 32 partite.

Nazionale
Debuttò in Nazionale il 15 novembre 1936 nella gara con la Germania pareggiata 2-2 e giocò 24 partite (più 3 con la Nazionale B).

Fu il portiere titolare della Nazionale italiana campione del mondo nel 1938 in Francia, sotto la guida di Vittorio Pozzo. Avrebbe dovuto essere il portiere di riserva, ma l'infortunio di Carlo Ceresoli lo portò a essere titolare. È ricordato in particolare per un'ottima parata che salvò il risultato durante la prima partita contro la Norvegia: l'attaccante Knut Brynildsen si presentò solo davanti a lui e fece un gran tiro, che Olivieri riuscì a deviare con le dita. La palla toccò l'incrocio dei pali e finì in calcio d'angolo. La parata fu così buona che il norvegese si avvicinò a Olivieri e gli strinse la mano.

Il 26 ottobre 1938 divenne il primo portiere italiano ad essere convocato per un match FIFA World XI, difendendo la porta di una selezione europea in un'amichevole contro l'Inghilterra: con lui scesero in campo Alfredo Foni, Pietro Rava, Michele Andreolo e Silvio Piola.

Allenatore

Nel dopoguerra intraprese la carriera di allenatore, partendo dal Viareggio e ottenendo poi tre promozioni in Serie A con la Lucchese, con l'Udinese che grazie ad Olivieri passò dalla Serie C alla Serie A in meno di due anni, e con la U.S. Triestina. L'Udinese, infatti nel campionato 1949-50 arrivò seconda, con sessanta punti, dietro al Napoli. Olivieri in quel periodo viveva a Udine in un elegante appartamento messo a disposizione dal Vicepresidente del club, Raimondo Mulinaris, industriale del settore alimentare (proprietario di un importante pastificio) nella centrale via Cussignacco. In seguitò ottenne buoni risultati sulle panchine, tra le altre, di Inter e Juventus; nel 1956 fu sospeso per un anno, per aver trattato trasferimenti di giocatori, attività all'epoca proibita agli allenatori.

Sul finire della carriera allenò per quattro stagioni la Casertana, prima di diventarne direttore sportivo nella stagione 1968-1969, conclusasi con la mancata vittoria del campionato di Serie C per una penalizzazione e il conseguente scoppio della "Rivolta del pallone".

Statistiche

Cronologia presenze e reti in nazionale

Palmarès

Giocatore

Competizioni nazionali

 Lucchese Libertas: 1935-1936

Nazionale

Allenatore

Competizioni nazionali

 Lucchese Libertas: 1946-1947
 Triestina: 1957-1958

 Udinese: 1948-1949

Note

Bibliografia

Altri progetti

Collegamenti esterni

Calciatori della Nazionale italiana
Calciatori campioni del mondo
Dirigenti della Casertana F.C.

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ISIS Camp In Baghouz Is Captured As U.S. Allies Declare Progress In Syria "This is not a victory announcement," the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces say, even as they celebrate a breakthrough in a battle in Syria's Euphrates River Valley.
ISIS Camp In Baghouz Is Captured As U.S. Allies Declare Progress In Syria
March 19, 20198:55 AM ET
Bill Chappell
Smoke rises in the Islamic State's last remaining position on the eastern banks of the Euphrates River in the Syrian village of Baghouz. The Syrian Democratic Forces say they have taken control of the village after weeks of offensives and surrenders by ISIS fighters. Delil Souleiman/AFP/Getty Images hide caption
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Smoke rises in the Islamic State's last remaining position on the eastern banks of the Euphrates River in the Syrian village of Baghouz. The Syrian Democratic Forces say they have taken control of the village after weeks of offensives and surrenders by ISIS fighters.
The U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces are now in control of an ISIS encampment in Baghouz after weeks of operations and attacks on the village. But isolated gun battles are continuing in the area, seen as ISIS' last remaining redoubt.
"This is not a victory announcement, but a significant progress in the fight against Daesh," said Mustafa Bali, the head of the SDF press office. In a tweet, he added, "Clashes are continuing as a group of ISIS terrorists who are confined into a tiny area still fight back."
The last holdouts of ISIS have been largely confined to Baghuoz since last month. The Kurdish-led SDF launched a new offensive on March 10 after slowing its push to allow civilians to flee — and to let thousands of ISIS fighters and their families surrender.
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In the final push to control Baghouz, the SDF blew up an ammunition storage area and slowly pried positions away from ISIS. On Tuesday, the SDF captured hundreds of sick or injured ISIS militants and sent them to nearby hospitals, Bali said.
"This is the slow unraveling of Baghouz, the last ISIS holdout, whose capture will mark the end of the group's territory, which once spanned hundreds of miles across Iraq and Syria," NPR's Ruth Sherlock reports for our Newscast unit. "More than 60,000 people have poured out of this area in the past two months. Most of them have been ISIS fighters, supporters, and their children, but there have also been ISIS victims – Yazidi children and women who were taken by the group from Iraq and used as slaves."
Sherlock adds, "It's believed more hostages – Yazidis, westerners and others – are still trapped inside."
Fighters with the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces hold a position on a hilltop overlooking the last ISIS enclave in the village of Baghouz. Delil Souleiman/AFP/Getty Images hide caption
Fighters with the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces hold a position on a hilltop overlooking the last ISIS enclave in the village of Baghouz.
Separately, Bali said the SDF had captured 157 people he described as experienced terrorists — including more than 100 foreign nationals who had flocked to join the extremist group in its heyday.
Baghouz sits along the Euphrates River at the Iraqi border in eastern Syria. As of last month, U.S. intelligence officials said they believed ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi may be hiding out in Iraq.
ISIS, which once produced elaborate propaganda and shocking videos of violence and abuse, has largely fallen silent as it has lost territory and oil-related revenue. But recently, the group's spokesman, Abu Hassan al-Muhajir, reacted to the mass shooting at two mosques in New Zealand, calling for the group's followers to take up a religious war.
Muhajir, whose true identity remains unknown, also mocked the U.S. and President Trump — particularly the president's very public claim of victory over ISIS at the end of 2018. And he spoke about Baghdadi in a way that implies the leader is still alive.

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New Jersey governor relaxes coronavirus restrictions
By FOX 5 NY Staff
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NY and NJ prepare to lift restrictions
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy plan to lift most restrictions on businesses, venues, and gatherings later this month. Certain mandates, such as wearing masks and keeping distance, will remain for now.
NEW JERSEY - The governor of New Jersey plans to ease coronavirus restrictions as cases and hospitalizations decrease and coronavirus vaccinations increase before a major reopening later in the month.
Effective May 7, bar seating can resume across the state. Also, buffets and other self-service foods at restaurants will be allowed to open on that date.
Also that date, the governor has moved up increasing limits for outdoor gatherings to 500 people, indoor room capacities to 50% with a maximum of 250 people for private catered events, political gatherings, weddings, funerals, memorial services, and performances.
Dance floors will be allowed to reopen at private caters events. Outdoor capacity for large venues of 1,000 or more fixed seats will increase to 50%
Free beer to get vaccinated in NJ
New Jersey will begin a major reopening on May 19 with most COVID capacity restrictions to be lifted, Gov. Phil Murphy also announced at a Monday afternoon news conference.
With continued declining rates of the coronavirus, the governor said that it was time to allow houses of worship, retail, food services, gyms and fitness centers, amusement and family entertainment, hair salons, barbershops, and offices to fully reopen as long as they can ensure a minimum six-foot distance between groups.
"We will simply require that all attendees at any outdoor event keep social distances of at least 6 feet and current mask requirements will remain in place," Murphy said
The limit on outdoor gatherings will be lifted on that date.
Tristate reopenings
The governors of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut announced that many pandemic restrictions will be lifted later this month.
The announcement came about 2 hours after New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced similar openings in New York that were part of a regional plan.
Sports stadiums will initially be capped at 33% under the new rules but the plan is to work to increase the number of people who can attend.
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The reopening plan comes after more than 7 million residents have received at least a partial vaccination for COVID-19.
Murphy had hinted about the announcement on Sunday, tweeting that he was promising a "major announcement" on Monday.
Murphy was joined by NJ Department of Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli and NJ Department of Health Communicable Disease Service Medical Director Dr. Edward Lifshitz for the announcement in Trenton.
The state has been under various lockdowns for more than a year and businesses have suffered greatly.
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How programmatic is changing the out of home sector
By Danielle Gibson-03 December 2019 07:00am
Programmatic has disenfranchised creative out of home / Tobias Moore via Unsplash
Out of home (OOH) is an important part of the marketing mix. As a highly visual medium, it offers instant stand-out and kudos for brands but is being disrupted by programmatic and digital out of home (DOOH).
DOOH has allowed for significant growth; Kubient, a full-stack digital audience marketing platform, claims to be introducing the first real-time bidding solution for digital out-of-home advertising sites.
The Drum Out of Home Awards 2019, the jury came together to discuss the current status of programmatic out of home.
A cautious route
Sophie Pemberton, group strategy director, Talon Outdoor said OOH has been cautious about what has been working online.
"It's a completely different channel. It works in a very different way. The audience consumes it in a very different way, and we shouldn't just adopt something that works online because we've adopted the main all word programmatic."
Talon is actively testing programmatic solutions in that space and looking at what works and what doesn't. She added: "We need to figure out whether it works for clients and agencies before just jumping in."
Digital programmatic has disenfranchised creatives, claims Dino Burbidge, an innovation coach, Sky, who is impressed with location targeting in OOH. "It can be very direct and it sits in the heart of the community. If you then start going down the same route as online did, you tend to start having generic adverts that move away from smart local thinking. It's a bit of a warning.
"I've seen how creatives say they don't care, just give it to the graphic designer. I want to work on something more interesting stuff over here because programmatic has basically just killed my input into making smart stuff."
Programmatic education and opportunities
Jurors including Burbidge and Ross Neil, deputy executive creative director, VCCP propose that programmatic is a creative handcuff which requires training to handle.
From a client perspective Stacy Gratz, global media director at Bacardi, says you can get creative with data signals: "It's one of the more creative media outlets that we have. Data opens up the possibilities with creativity."
Burbidge says creative aren't necessarily trained around data use. "They want a beautifully crafted campaign that really hits home. If you start [programmatic] training, it's then the digital creative side that sees the benefit."
Curtis Weir, OOH group director, Publicis Media adds that these innovations are new ways of creating value for customers, audiences and clients. "We're doing things we couldn't five years ago. Programmatic sits low in the value chain."
Burbidge says: "We need new solutions to allow us to continue that delivery of creative and contextual moments. When we're looking at various ways of being able to dynamically deliver a creative that is relevant to that time and location alongside this type of trading. Because if you trade with complete blindness, in terms of creativeness that's not going to be a great idea for many cases."
Retrofitting OOH
Many agencies repurpose press ads for OOH. Pemberton still sees it as a channel that is predominantly offline and static, even though screens are getting more technologically advanced.
Michelle Langelaan, marketing director, VIOOH expressed that programmatic technology is attracting new budget OOH: "It's never going to be like the other channels where 90% of it is traded programmatic. But that's what's actually really exciting about it. You're still going to have those amazing creative campaigns.
"It's one of those few industries that has exciting changes ahead."
Jason Fletcher, executive creative director, McCann Worldgroup concludes that OOH still one of the purest creative mediums where you might have two seconds to grab some attention and get people to think.
"Let's make sure we're doing that type of creative work, that we're [media owners, creatives, media buyers, clients and OOH owners] working together to understand the data and the media placements. Let's not feed the ecosystems that are leading to a lot of bland work at the moment."
The Drum Out of Home Awards 2019 took place on November 21. A full list of the winners can be found here. Register now for 2020.
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vBulletin 3.8.6/GARS v2.1.8 - compatible?
Did someone update vBulletin to v3.6.8 already? I wonder, if there are any incompatibilities with GARS v2.1.8b.
Since it's most likely not developed any further, I'm afraid to do the upgrade, without knowing what might happen.
We just upgraded our system to vB 3.8.6 as well as upgrading from vBa CMPS 2.x -> CMPS 3.0 RC1 and Photoplog 2.1.4.4 -> Photoplog 2.1.4.6. We'd been running GARS 2.1.8b for a while before upgrading all the rest.
We ended up pulling an all nighter ironing out the kinks with our revised site navigation system and we DID have a conflict between CMPS 3.0 RC 1 and vBSEO (easily fixed by changing the execution order of one of the vBSEO plugins so it ran *after* CMPS finished doing what it needed to).
But GARS? No problems or conflicts at all, didn't have to touch it.
Great to hear about that! Thanks a lot! Maybe I'll try it later!!
Heh. I did it too didn't I ? .
3.**6**.8 correction duly noted .
john and I own all the scripts here, we maybe able to offer limited support for sams scripts if needed. And or addon support. at vbc, if it will help .. let me know.
My custom fields do not display. I am using GARS 2.1.8c and vb 3.6.8.
You can upgrade. I am running them without any problem and i made different tests before upgrading and all came out ok.


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Theo Cowan has worked across theatre and television. He first appeared at the theatre in 2011 when he played Henry in Lord of the Flies and returned in 2018 to play John in Peter Pan, directed by Timothy Sheader and Liam Steel.
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With Friends Like James Harden, Who Needs Enemies?
Polarizing is a word that fittingly describes the kind of player James Harden is. Some view his style of play as innovative and unique; a skill set he has honed through practicing tough shots and understanding the rule book. Others would call it a detriment to the game. An abuse of poorly written and unevenly called rules. The amount of discussion coming from either side, though, shows just how high of a profile Harden has.
So with news breaking on Wednesday that the Houston Rockets and Washington Wizards had agreed to swap star point guards Russell Westbrook and John Wall. It's been reported that Harden and Wall have worked out and played in open runs together for some time now. The move has received all sorts of reactions, just like anything else Harden does.
Harden Running Out of Friends to Help Him
Okay, But Why?
Some say this is a move designed to keep Harden interested in staying in Houston after their recent attempts to get over the hump in the postseason have all fallen short. We can go back to the Dwight Howard experiment but let's instead focus on Chris Paul's time in H-Town. After much consternation about how they would coexist being as ball-dominant as they are they worked well enough for folks to hypothesize that if Paul doesn't get hurt the Rockets might make some noise.
Well, Paul got shipped out after two seasons, one of which they lost to the eventual champion Golden State Warriors in seven games. Injuries had always been a part of Paul's history so an injury possibly derailing a playoff run is plausible. When Harden told reporters after they got bounced in 2018 that he knew what had to be done, the writing was on the wall.
Houston shocked the world again making another trade for what most considered an unmovable contract when they swapped CP3 for Russell Westbrook. After failing to click with the Point God, Harden now had his childhood friend for a running-mate. Unfortunately, Westbrook's style caused the Rockets to change up their roster, going with a small-ball approach that had the tallest person on the floor for them often standing no taller than 6-foot-7. That ended with a five-game series loss in the second round, again to the eventual champion, this time in the Los Angeles Lakers.
Now, even with Daryl Morey no longer in the fold, the Rockets have swapped unmovable contracts in a move that is receiving mixed reviews. Some argue the Rockets won because on top of keeping Harden happy, they get rid of Westbrook whose style isn't conducive to winning. Others will argue the Wizards won because of the off-the-court issues Wall has had as well as the complicated relationship with (and reaction to the team building around) Bradley Beal. Oh, and Wall, who hasn't played since the 2018-19 season, is returning from serious injuries including a torn Achilles.
The tale of the tape is quite interesting. Wall is the bigger of the two and has the higher assist average. This is more than a little surprising given Westbrook's three-year run of averaging a triple-double. But Wall had a three-year stretch where he averaged better than 10 dimes per game. The difference is Wall has never been the kind of shot-seeking scorer that Westbrook is.
Brodie has eight seasons (out of 12) averaging greater than 18 shots per contest. Wall, aptly nicknamed 'Optimus Dime', has but one. Westbrook is the more voluminous scorer too, but Wall takes the efficiency advantage everywhere but at the free throw line.
Perhaps ideally, in the mind of Harden and Rockets brass, is that Wall can be a happy medium between Westbrook's explosiveness (a nice compliment to Harden's lull-you-to-sleep style) and Paul's pass-first mentality. That is if he is happy and focused. Going to a competitive situation in Houston after being in the tumultuous one in Washington will help. As will the singing of Demarcus Cousins; a friend of Wall's going back to their day at the University of Kentucky.
We're all missing the forest for the trees, though. It doesn't matter if this will work for the Rockets (it won't). Nor does it matter who won the trade (the blogosphere). No, what matters here is that Harden has cycled through a fair amount of friends for teammates and hasn't figured out the right fit yet. At some point the question needs to be asked if building around him is worth it.
The Real Culprit
This isn't an attack on his playing style, either, outside of his willingness to be complimentary. There aren't many, if any, situations where Harden would be a second option but he could still benefit from being a better compliment on the floor to his team. Instead of standing in the corner watching the action when off the ball, become a better, more active cutter. Instead of dribbling out the shot clock on every possession, allow yourself to be more of a part of a system that get more guys involved.
Yes, star players are supposed to touch and shoot the ball more. Harden's 36.3 usage rate in 2019-20 is second only to Michael Jordan's '86-'87 season (38.3) in NBA history. With nowhere close to the hardware as 'His Airness', and a history of fading in the postseason, that number could stand to drop even if only a little bit. The last player to win a championship with a usage rate in the 30s was LeBron James in 2012-13 with the Miami Heat. Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant, two of the most efficient scorers in NBA history, haven't even done it.
It's a big deal that the Rockets and Wizards pulled this trade off. We just need to recognize what the real story is here: Harden is the problem, not his teammates. At some point, it is no longer everybody else, it's you. We are seeing this response to Paul George who is implicated in reports of dysfunction in the Los Angeles Clippers organization and now taking thinly-veiled shots at former coach Doc Rivers.
Harden's passing of the buck isn't as blatant as George's was. But, even with the statements before the CP3 trade, the constant cycling of supporting cast speaks volumes. Talking heads have just overlooked it because the Rockets keep putting together intriguing groups. This time though, with a move that might be best described as lateral, we might be reaching the end of this case study. It's been theorized that the Wall and Cousins moves are independent of a decision to move Harden, though that seems unlikely.
Rough Being Friends with Harden
We saw Harden slapping Paul's hand away on the sidelines and read the reports that Harden and Westbrook had bumped heads on occasion. These incidents get viewed through the lens of isolated incidents or as the fault of the other guy. Maybe rightfully so, none of the aforementioned teammates were choirboys. But the common denominator, and dominator of the situation, is James Harden. As a player who has been vocal about his scoring accolades, he needs to be a leader and own up to and adjust his ways.
Unless, of course, he truly doesn't care about winning
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Kawhi Learns Lesson Lebron Learned a Decade Ago
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard is learning, the hard way, a lesson that LeBron James had to learn in the same fashion. That lesson is that it's easy to assemble talent, but far more challenging to build a team. In a Game 7 on Tuesday night against the Denver Nuggets in the second round of the NBA playoffs, the postseason's most consistent performer tried to fly in the face of history but wound up flying too close to the sun.
LeBron's 2010 Lesson Being Learned By Leonard
We all remember when LeBron sat down for that ESPN special, which was the idea of a fan, by the way. The NBA world watched with bated breath as he, in search of his first championship, took his talents to South Beach. Teaming up with his friends Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, they would go on to bring the Heat organization its second and third titles.
Instant success was elusive, though. That first postseason the Heat ran through each of the first three rounds in five games apiece and were third in opponent points per game. But they ran into the buzzsaw Dallas Mavericks, the third-highest scoring team in those playoffs, and fell in six games, cementing the legacy of Dirk Nowitzki and casting another shadow on that of James.
If he couldn't win with his handpicked team, then would he ever get over the hump? He obviously did, but his 17/8/7 line left a lot to be desired and led to the J.J. Barea memes. James and Leonard would meet in back to back Finals but the 2010 series is where Leonard's current path, wholly different to this point, has caught up to James' from a decade ago.
The Clippers blew a 3-1 series lead, marking the 4th time they've lost a series despite holding a 2-game lead. They are the only franchise with four such losses.
They now have a .333 series win pct. when leading by two games. Every other team in NBA history has a winning record. pic.twitter.com/Vu1UTk01Xg
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) September 16, 2020
The Same Difference
Kawhi's legend grew from his defense of James. Even though the latter averaged 26.7/9.3/5.5 the former proved to be a James agitator; much like a bigger (and quieter) DeShawn Stevenson. The result was a Finals MVP in 2014. Leonard would see his scoring jump the following season as he made his first All-Star appearance but the Spurs lost in the Western Conference Semifinals and Finals in 2015 and 2016, respectively.
Three years after winning his first championship and Finals MVP, Leonard found himself embroiled in a months-long dispute with the organization that had developed him. The issue at heart, a lingering quad issue, and the organization's questionable (at best) handling of it. From lost faith in the team medical staff to teammates publicly comparing the severity of their injuries to his.
It all concluded with a blockbuster deal that sent Leonard to the Toronto Raptors. The season they had was storybook, winning 58 games and, ultimately the championship. Leonard earned another Finals MVP as the Raptors downed a Golden State Warriors squad that lost Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson during the series.
Paul George in elimination games since 2017:
2017 vs CLE: 15 PTS, 5-21 FG, 3-9 3P
2018 vs UTA: 5 PTS, 2-16 FG, 0-6 3P
2019 vs POR: Scored on by Dame on series-winner
2020 vs DEN: 10 PTS, 4-16 FG, 2-11 3P pic.twitter.com/vw4kPOumtD
— StatMuse (@statmuse) September 16, 2020
Catching the King
Success breeds expectations and this is where Leonard finds himself in James' shoes of 2010 now in 2020. Leonard's new team, the Los Angeles Clippers, whom he spurned the Raptors for, were eliminated in seven games by the "year away" Denver Nuggets. Kawhi was as steady as they came, but a supporting cast that was often touted as the deepest in the league frequently left meat on the bone.
In what was Leonard's quest to match James' ring total, ended in a flurry missed flailing layups from Montrezl Harrell, short jumpers from Paul George, and Lou Williams' greatest contribution being highlighting the wings named after him at a strip club. They flashed the greatness we heard about all season but they rarely displayed any consistency outside of Leonard.
He averaged 24.3/8.6/5.9 for the series, having only two games with fewer than 23 points. But he saved his second-worst performance for the worst time. He averaged 31/10/5 against the Mavericks, a team that gave the Clippers enough issues to take notice, in the first round but found himself putting up two games of scoring in the low-teens, including 14 points on 27% shooting in Game 7.
Doc Rivers said he felt that multiple Clipper players missing time outside the bubble hurt the team's continuity and conditioning. He said several players were visibly gassed in Game 7, which isn't usually the case under normal circumstances.
— Jovan Buha (@jovanbuha) September 16, 2020
A King's Lesson
Kawhi may have had a poor performance in Game 7 but he had been carrying his team for the majority of the playoffs up to that point. A dud game was due even if it came in an absolutely awful situation. The bigger issue may have been the lack of cohesion from his squad that cropped all too often.
Head coach Doc Rivers can talk about conditioning being the major factor for L.A. and Harrell about locker room issues but it sure did look like the lulls in scoring and lapses in defense were the results of a team that didn't play together much in the regular season and lacked a true point guard. It became clear they were an impressive collection of talent but not a top-flight team.
The Clippers, much like Toronto the year before, had a great record without Leonard. But with early distractions to Williams and Harrell combined with ineffectiveness from his "Robin". George, in particular, was a disappointment in these playoffs. He averaged 18 points in the Mavs series on 36% shooting (27.5 3P%) before upping it to 21 points on 43% shooting and 38% from deep except he fell back into what has become a meme about him and scored 10 points while shooting 25% in Game 7.
Kawhi has never been the best player in the NBA.
The Clippers gave up their future to go ONE EXTRA ROUND. They can't even get to the WCF b/c the "best player" gagged. This is embarrassing. He wanted Paul George. I bet you he wish he had Lowry & Siakam now pic.twitter.com/jc8bVVJi4s
— shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe) September 16, 2020
Heavy is the Head
Kawhi's earlier success this postseason doesn't absolve him from blame. Scoring 14 points on 27.3% shooting (28.6 3P%) in a win-or-go-home situation is not the stuff superstars are made of. Except that's exactly what they are made of. We have seen it play out right before our eyes with James in 2010 following a similarly poor showing in the postseason.
Of course, LeBron's shortfall was in the Finals and Kawhi's came in just the second round. But, beyond the success each had before, Leonard's 2020 is shaping up very much like James' 2010. How he responds will go a long way to solidifying his standings in the NBA. Standings that, right now, should show he (and everyone else in the NBA) is a step below LeBron James. For now he will just have to take solace in knowing. It's easy to assemble talent but far more difficult to build a team.
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The Bubble-Offs Have Finally Begun
August 18, 2020 William D. Clark
Hoops fans we've been waiting for these upcoming moments for the last five months! The 2020 NBA Playoffs or what I'm coining the Bubble-offs. You all see what was done there? The road to this year's championship will be like no other. It's possible a team that had no business being in the tournament comes away with the trophy. Tell you one thing, if the bubble-offs are anything like the eight-game restart we're in for some of the most exciting games you'll ever want to see.
The Bubble-Offs are Here
It all kicked off this past Saturday when the NBA had its first-ever play-in game to get that last coveted 16th spot for the playoff birth. The Memphis Grizzlies and the Portland Trailblazers didn't disappoint either with rookie phenom Ja Morant and bubble MVP Damian Lillard going toe to toe. Now let's take a look at some teams that could burst the bubble of the two top-seeded and finals favorites Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks.
Time for the Bubble-Offs
Locked In
If you had the Monday blues the NBA had you covered with a full slate of games beginning with the Denver Nuggets taking on the Utah Jazz. Unfortunately, Utah was without starting point guard Mike Conley Jr., who left the bubble for the birth of his child. The other games on the docket were the Brooklyn Nets facing the Toronto Raptors, the Philadelphia 76ers taking on the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Clippers seeing the Dallas Mavericks.
The top seeds are locked in, Bucks who take on the Orlando Magic and Lakers battling the Trailblazers, but there's this thing called upsets or we can call them "bubble-sets." See what I did there again? There's usually one or two every playoff season and this year is no different. The rest of the field shapes out like so, the Indiana Pacers versus the Miami Heat and the Oklahoma City Thunder against the Houston Rockets.
Potential Bubble Busters
The first potential bubble buster is Dame Dolla and the Trailblazers. Upsetting the Lakers would be reminiscent of the '07 playoffs when Golden State defeated Dallas. They match up well but King James won't be stopped, in year 17, averaging 25 PPG, and a league-leading 10 assists a contest. Also, they have to contend with Anthony Davis' 26 PPG. After those two stars, there's a significant drop off in firepower especially with no Avery Bradley and Rajon Rondo.
Portland has its own dynamic duo. Lillard is averaging 30 PPG, 8.0 APG, and is fifth in PER. Then you have CJ McCollum (22 PPG) who can light it up when he gets hot. Don't forget, they also have an '03 draft alum in Carmelo Anthony; or should we say Slim Melo. Since the restart, he's averaging 17.5 points a contest. The supporting cast appears to have the edge as well with Jusuf Nurkić averaging a double-double since coming back, Hassan Whiteside league leader in blocks at 2.9 and the bubble emergence of Gary Trent Jr.
The second team possibly popping bubbles is the defending champion Toronto Raptors. Though 2019 Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard left for sunny L.A. and nobody has to deal with Drake on the sidelines. Even as the second seed in the East, the Raptors are not getting their respect. They basically have the same team with a superb coach in former Coach of the Year Nick Nurse. Veterans Kyle Lowry and Serge Ibaka steady the team, Pascal Siakam continues to develop into a star. Lastly, we can't leave out Fred VanVleet, who just came off a 30- point, 11-assist Game 1 performance. It's highly likely the Raptors will clash with the Bucks in the Eastern Conference Finals again. Don't be surprised if it's deja vu.
Grab Your Front Row Virtual Seat
This year's playoffs will definitely have a different feel. All the games are at one site, there's no home-court advantage or crowds. Player reactions are different as the stars adjust to not being able to feed off the fans. Role players must step up without pressure from the fans. These are all factors that will bring more excitement to this year's games.
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Holy Bubble: Exploring Duo Dynamics in the NBA
August 9, 2020 Josh Buckhalter
The NBA departed from the "Big 3" formula of roster construction this season, leading to a slew of dynamic duos. The shutdown (and restart sans fans) means a financial crunch is coming; we could see this trend continue for the foreseeable future. So, let's take a look at some of the top duos around the Association.
Duo Dynamics in the NBA
The King and Brow
We begin with the inspiration for this piece. Anthony Davis might be the best teammate LeBron James has ever played with. Perhaps you've heard, but James is in Year 17 of an illustrious career. His play, he's averaging 25 points, eight rebounds, and leading the NBA with 10 assists per game. It's important to note James leads the NBA in assists because Davis leads the Los Angeles Lakers in nearly every other statistic.
It's understandable, then, that some would take umbrage with James garnering the MVP consideration. How can James be the best player in the league this year when he "isn't even the best player on his own team"?
Aside from the Lakeshow looking completely lost without Bron on the floor, you mean? Take Thursday's game against the Houston Rockets, for example.
With the Lakers clinching the 1-seed already, LeBron sat. Houston, though, was without Russell Westbrook (quad) too. This should have been a fairly even matchup, if not slightly in L.A.'s favor with Kyle Kuzma active and no comparable threat for the Rockets. Turns out, Kuzma certainly did his part to uplift the team in James' absence. Davis, however, did not.
He didn't have a bad game. 17 points and 12 boards is a solid performance for most guys. But it definitely wasn't an 'MVP' performance against a depleted opponent. And it wasn't befitting of the player deemed the heir apparent to the Lakers franchise.
Anthony Davis and LeBron James are the 1st pair of Lakers teammates to each record 20 30-point games in a season since Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant in 2002-03. pic.twitter.com/6J7iRkJ8Ux
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) July 31, 2020
This season, Anthony Davis has averaged 26.5 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game when he and LeBron are on the floor together (57 games). Without James (three games), Davis' numbers take a hit, falling to 24 points and 1.7 assists. His blocks raise, but only slightly from 9.4 to 9.7 per game. Davis averaging fewer assist sans James is probably the most surprising stat.
When they share the court, James is putting up 25.2/10.2/8.1 per contest. James, by himself, is throwing up 27.6/11.4/7.6 per.
The disparity has been even more pronounced in the bubble. James started slow, averaging 19.3/10.0/6.3 in four games and sitting a fifth before playing against Indiana. Davis was 23.2/9.2/3.8 in that same span and the Lakers went 2-3.
It was LeBron with the 20-plus point performance while AD struggled (mightily) and the Lakers lost to the Pacers on Saturday. The margin was smaller than any of their other bubble losses, though.
James has a higher offensive rating and a lower (better) defensive rating. In fact, L.A.'s defensive rating is better with Davis off the floor. Without Davis, the Lakers are 6-2 and score 121 PPG. Without James, 2-2 at 110.5 PPG. Which brings us to James, at 35, having played in more games than the 27-year-old Davis. And when you consider Davis' statistical advantages aren't as great as some would have you believe, it's not really that complicated.
The Process and Big Ben
Heading East, we find ourselves with two very polarizing players; both enigmatic in their own way. Joel Embiid might be the most dominant player in the NBA since Shaquille O'Neal when he's right; both physically and mentally. Ben Simmons is Magic Johnson-ish only bigger and faster. The lack of a jumper is a big hurdle for Simmons. For Embiid, it's always a volatile mixture of health and focus.
Together, these two can be among the most fun to watch. But there are far too many moments of a lack of spacing due to Simmons' defender sloughing off. And while Embiid has about as complete a game as you'll find in the NBA, the most important ability is availability.
So who has been more important to the 76ers? The answer might surprise you if you didn't answer "trick question".
Like in the case of LeBron and AD, we see Simmons with a higher offensive rating but Embiid has a better defensive rating. But their records are very similar without each other, though this season it has certainly favored Embiid. Maybe these aren't as good of indicators in this instance; or at least not in comparison to how they impact each other.
Embiid, in 165 games with Simmons, averages 24.9 points, 12.2 boards, and 3.4 assists. Without it's 25.2/11.6/2.9; granted in a much smaller sample size of 10 games compared to 52 the other way. For Simmons, its 15.8/8.1/8.1 with Embiid and 18.3/9.0/7.5 without.
Joel Embiid on Ben Simmons
'I want to play with him for the rest of my career'@BenSimmons25 @JoelEmbiid pic.twitter.com/c3kyuIB7YS
— dante🍇 (@DanteBabyyy) July 30, 2020
Philly is 27-25 with Simmons but without Embiid and 6-4 when the opposite occurs. Again, the sample size is an issue with deciding here.
But all of that is career numbers, what about 2020? Joel is 5-2 without Ben while Ben is 9-7 without Joel. Many will want to give Joel the nod for the higher win percentage but, clearly, after reading the first entry, you know we won't be discounting availability here.
Simmons was putting up 11.7/7.0/4.3 in three games before being shut down and having surgery for a torn meniscus. While Embiid has been a monster in the bubble averaging 30.0/13.5/3.3 and the 76ers are 3-1 in Orlando, the injury looms large. Simmons will obviously miss the rest of the season barring, perhaps, a Finals appearance.
The comparisons to Shaq aren't just hyperbole for Emiid's stature, demeanor, and dominance. It also refers to the need to have that guard or wing player to truly unlock his, and his team's, full potential.
Of course, the simpler answer is that they need each other. Ben needs Embiid to be the wrecking ball and Embiid needs Simmons to operate the crane. Together they have a win percentage well above .600, separate we see talented individuals that are missing something.
The Beard and Brodie
The Beard and Brodie were polarizing together before they were polarizing apart, reaching the NBA Finals with the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2011. But their lore has only since that time. Russell Westbrook won MVP on the strength of averaging a triple-double for an entire season (something he did two more times after) and is having his best scoring season since then.
James Harden is on his third-straight season scoring 30-plus points and actually won his own MVP the season after Westbrook. He has been vocal in his pursuit of another MVP and even went as far as to take shots at reigning (and likely repeating) MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo.
This one isn't really a "who's more important" (it's Harden) as much as it is people might not realize how important Westbrook is to the Houston Rockets.
He had developed a pretty bad reputation as a guy who cared more about the stat sheet than the win column. For running off superstar teammates in Kevin Durant and Paul George (neither of which appears to be true).
Swap out Westbrook's name for Harden's and Durant/George for Chris Paul and Carmelo Anthony and you can leave everything else the same.
James Harden and Russell Westbrook have surpassed Shaq and Kobe as the highest scoring duo in a season since the ABA-NBA merger 🤯
With a combined 61.7 PPG, they could go scoreless in their final four games and still surpass Shaq and Kobe's 57.5 PPG in '02-'03. (h/t @RobKSports) pic.twitter.com/0hxXNFKhU2
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) August 8, 2020
But Houston went out and traded for Westbrook; "rescuing" him from the doldrums that were sure to hit the Oklahoma City Thunder (but never did). That sent two messages. First, it signaled Harden's willingness to adjust, even if only slightly to bring in perhaps the only point guard who would need the ball more than Paul, and was a worse shooter to boot.
The other message was that at least one organization outside of OKC felt he was the missing piece to the puzzle. If you don't think so just look at the changes made to the roster following Westbrook's addition.
Westbrook is shooting just over 25 percent from deep (yuck). He's never been a great three-point shooter, save for one season when he shot 40 percent. Houston's system is a percentages game where they only take threes or layup/dunks. They allowed some mid-range stuff when they acquired Paul but Westbrook provided the unique challenge of floor spacing.
Houston's solution was to move center Clint Capela and run an offense where the tallest player on the floor at any given moment is 6-foot-7. Think Golden State's death lineup but more concentrated.
That's a lot to change just for a pice or someone you brought in to placate the face of the franchise. Clearly, they have a much higher opinion of him than that. We'll see how it pays off.
A Fresh Pair of Jays
The youngest pair in our deep dive into duo dynamics across the NBA, Jayson Tatum entered the league with all the fanfare and continues to be the more publicized of the two. And perhaps that is rightfully so, but Jaylen Brown entered a year earlier and has developed into a very key piece for the Boston Celtics.
In case you haven't noticed, this is another one where we're more highlighting the importance of the "sidekick" than asking who is better. Though, the answer to that latter question might deserve more scrutiny than most realize.
Interestingly enough, they were both selected third overall. But the similarities don't stop there. They were both taken after the Philadelphia 76ers and Los Angeles Lakers picked first and second, respectively.
Taytum was in contention to be the first-overall selection in '17 before ultimately going behind Markelle Fultz and Lozo Ball; a mistake that probably haunts some in the 76ers and Lakers organizations to this day. Brown was never going over Brandon Ingram, let alone number one pick Ben Simmons.
Brown's first year he averaged 6.6 points per game while mostly coming off the bench. Tatum started 80 games and scored nearly 14 points per as a rookie. Now it's worth mentioning that Brown's output jumped substantially with more playing time as a starter.
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown both scored 30+ tonight but what makes the game a little extra erotic is that 6 of Brown's 10 FG were assisted by Tatum … 5 in the 4th quarter. pic.twitter.com/vtPeE5VPI8
— Max Lederman (@Max_Lederman) August 2, 2020
More important about that season is it was Kyrie Irving's first (of two) seasons in Boston but he missed the postseason allowing Tatum and Brown to shine on the biggest stage.
Here's where it gets interesting because Tatum got all the hype for his 18.5/4.4/2.7 and, at just 19 years old, deservedly so. But Brown was no slouch. He came in just behind Tatum with 18.0 points, 4.8 boards, and 1.4 assists of his own. Brown was even the high-scorer for Boston, with a 34-point performance against the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round; a series Boston won in seven games.
We also have to consider Brown's defense. It's Tatum who has the better Defensive Real Plus-Minus, but it is Brown who regularly draws the tougher assignment. That is both in terms of individual talent as well as variety.
Tatum's maturation into a two-way player should not be overlooked by any means. But context is key and if we are going to praise one for realizing his potential on both ends of the floor, Brown might need to get those roses first. So far in the bubble, Brown is putting up the better line, but that is largely due to a horrendous first game from Tatum. Minus that game, they're within a point.
Again, this one isn't about who is better. Just, whenever we mention how stellar Jayson Tatum has been, we need to be sure to mention how important Jaylen Brown is and how far he's come.
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Amazon, Microsoft and Google Are Breaking Away From the Pack in Cloud Infrastructure
A new research report shows the cloud infrastructure market's biggest players are getting stronger at the expense of smaller rivals.
Aug 6, 2016 9:00 AM EDT
In the fast-growing and rapidly changing world of cloud infrastructure services (IaaS) such as cloud computing and cloud storage, Amazon (AMZN - Get Report) , Microsoft (MSFT - Get Report) and Alphabet's (GOOGL - Get Report) Google are quickly distancing themselves from the pack. That spells trouble for the long list of would-be rivals who typically don't have as much scale or offer as many features as the leaders.
As was the case in its 2015 report, the 2016 edition of research firm Gartner's closely read IaaS Magic Quadrant report places only Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure in the report's "Leaders" quadrant, which features cloud platforms receiving top marks both for the completeness of their vision and their ability to execute. Amazon, estimated by Synergy Research to produce more cloud revenue than the next three biggest public cloud providers combined, still has the most prestigious spot in the quadrant, well inside the top-right corner. Microsoft's position along the "ability to execute" axis is improved, and its position on the "completeness of vision" axis is almost even with Amazon's.
Gartner's 2016 IaaS Magic Quadrant reflects well on Amazon and Microsoft, and to a lesser extent Google.
Google is once more in the "Visionaries" quadrant, which features companies with fairly complete visions but less ability to execute than the leaders. However, unlike last year, Google is alone in this quadrant, with three other players -- IBM's (IBM - Get Report) SoftLayer unit, VMware (VMW - Get Report) and CenturyLink (CTL - Get Report) -- demoted to the "Niche Players" quadrant, which features companies holding low positions on both axes. Rackspace (RAX) , reportedly close to selling itself, is also labeled a Niche Player, as are NTT, Fujitsu and EMC's (EMC) Virtustream unit (acquired last year for $1.2 billion).
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Gartner once more gushes with praise for AWS, which saw revenue rise 58% annually in the second quarter to $2.9 billion. AWS is declared to offer "the broadest range of use cases," as well as "the richest array" of both IaaS and PaaS (cloud app platform) services and a giant ecosystem of software partners, IT services partners and open-source tools. "[AWS] retains a multiyear competitive advantage over all its competitors," Gartner proclaims.
The firm also notes AWS' compute capacity is "many times the aggregate size" of all other cloud providers. It does caution optimizing AWS usage requires expertise, and that its pricing structure is "complex."
Microsoft, which reported its Azure revenue rose 102% in the June quarter (no figure was given), is praised for providing "IaaS and PaaS components that operate and feel like a unified whole" (important for many enterprises), and for rapidly rolling out new features. Gartner also points out Azure integrates well with on-premise Microsoft software, and that Microsoft has been discounting Azure to grow adoption within its corporate base.
"Although Azure is neither as feature-rich nor mature as AWS, many organizations can now consider it 'good enough,'" says Gartner. It does note Azure's enterprise functions sometimes aren't implemented as well as customers want, and that building out Azure's ecosystem is still a work in progress.
Google gets high marks for leveraging the tech resources and expertise it has used to build out its internal infrastructure to deliver cloud services that are both innovative and scale well, and which are well-suited for apps built from the ground up to run in the cloud. Its analytics and AI/machine learning capabilities also get high marks. But Gartner admits "the scope and feature set" of Google's IaaS and PaaS services still don't compare with Amazon and Microsoft's, and that the company "is still in the rudimentary stages" of learning how to deal with large corporate clients -- new cloud chief Diane Greene is working on the latter issue.
Why did Gartner send IBM/SoftLayer, which has made big noises about its public cloud platform and is often viewed as a top-4 player, into the "Niche Players" quadrant? While positive on SoftLayer's offerings for smaller businesses and those looking to deploy bare-metal servers, Gartner asserts SoftLayer's feature set hasn't improved significantly since IBM bought the company in 2015, that it lacks many of the features sought by larger businesses, and that IBM's cloud efforts are shifting away from SoftLayer towards integrated IaaS and PaaS services offered through its new Bluemix platform, which runs on top of SoftLayer's infrastructure.
The last point may be key. Bluemix, aided by both the artificial intelligence and analytics services IBM is providing app developers and the services created for verticals such as healthcare and financial services, could allow IBM to be a major player in PaaS, even as its position in the standalone IaaS market declines.
But being relegated to niche status in the standalone IaaS market would still be a big loss, given how many enterprise server workloads -- some of which run on IBM servers and software -- are moving to the cloud. A virtuous cycle now exists for Amazon, Microsoft and Google, one in which the size of their cloud platforms gives them greater economies of scale, results in more developers and IT services firms joining their ecosystems and helps justify bigger investments in new features.
Those cloud infrastructure providers unable to benefit from such a virtuous cycle might end up fighting for scraps.
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Killarney National Park sustains "horrendous" damage from three-day wildfire
After roughly half of Killarney National Park was impacted by a wildfire over the weekend, organizations are now demanding an investigation.
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A wildfire that began in Killarney National Park in Co Kerry around midnight on Friday, April 23 has been brought under control, but not before causing extensive damage.
Approximately 50 percent of Killarney National Park - between 2,500 and 3,000 hectares - is believed to have been impacted by the three-day blaze that was brought under control on Monday.
Devastating news from #Killarney: an army helicopter is being called in as @KerryFireRescue, the National Parks and Wildlife Service and @countykerry battle a huge fire in Killarney National Park. Concern is mounting for the park's ancient oakwoods near Eagle's Nest. @rtenews pic.twitter.com/OkNar5dKFu
— Paschal Sheehy (@PaschalSheehy) April 24, 2021
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said in a tweet on Saturday that the scenes were "devastating to see."
Devastating to see the damage caused by fire at Killarney National Park.
Thank you to all involved in the incredible concerted effort to control the blaze - park staff, Kerry Fire Service and council workers, Gardai, Civil Defence, Air Corps and many others. pic.twitter.com/CEWZtfmHr7
— Micheál Martin (@MichealMartinTD) April 24, 2021
Killarney National Park officially has a new "sister" in the US
Andrew Macilwraith, the Chief Fire Officer of Killarney, said the damage was "horrendous."
He added: "Not only have some of the oldest oak trees in Ireland been destroyed but also the habits of thousands of animals have also been destroyed."
The Hen Harrier Project said in a tweet that "countless" animals were killed during the incident:
We can confirm that an active Hen harrier nest was destroyed in yesterdays fire in Kerry and that the hunting grounds for 3 other pairs have been lost. Countless other animals were killed. We need a co-ordinated approach to deal with this. pic.twitter.com/CAfQYJeIzS
— Hen Harrier Project (@HenHarrierProj) April 24, 2021
Macilwraith further told RTÉ Radio's Morning Ireland on Monday that it was hard to know at this point what caused the fire.
"It might have been something as small as somebody had a small barbecue or lit a small fire or something and something happened and to think that a small ignition point like that when everything is so dry can just spread so far."
The aftermath of the weekend's devastating fires in Killarney National Park, a hind Sika deer with her family standing near the entrance of Glaishin na Marbh and the Eagles Nest, along the Long Range River. Photo: @valphoto pic.twitter.com/Etlgfdky1b
— Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage (@DeptHousingIRL) April 27, 2021
Patrick O'Connor-Scarteen, the Mayor of Kerry, thanked emergency services for their hard work over the weekend:
Such a relief that the fire is almost extinguished, thankfully homes were protected, it's so sad that so much wildlife has been destroyed and displaced. We owe so much gratitude to our emergency services especially our Fire Service- they deserve a good sleep. pic.twitter.com/dVFnXe4R1p
— Patrick O'Connor- Scarteen (@Scarteen) April 26, 2021
Millions of Irish trees destroyed because of mismanagement
On Monday, the day the blaze had been brought under control, The Irish Wildlife Trust (IWT) demanded a full investigation into the causes and consequences of the incident.
"The fire at Killarney National Park was only one of a number of fires on upland areas in recent days and are part of an annual ritual which has been going on for over a decade," the charitable organization said in a statement.
"The IWT feels that the law surrounding these illegal fires must be enforced and a cultural shift is needed to discourage the burning of land for agricultural purposes. Politicians and farming organisations must show leadership in this regard.
"An investigation into the fire in Killarney National Park should identify the areas burnt and the associated greenhouse gases and other pollutants which were emitted.
"Preliminary evidence suggests that areas with woodland cover were less affected by the flames, which were concentrated on areas of degraded open moor and heath.
"Killarney National Park has no active management plan while problems associated with over-grazing by deer and sheep, as well as infestation by rhododendron are well documented. These issues have contributed to the fires to which the park is subjected annually.
"As part of the emergency response, we are calling on the ministers at the two departments to:
Immediately suspend the 'eligibility' rule which penalises farmers for having land not in grazable condition for farm animals.
Calculate the greenhouse gas emissions from these fires and add them to our national inventory.
Expedite management measures for all upland Natura 2000 sites (Special Areas of Conservation and Special Protection Areas) as no such plans exist. These must focus on rewetting peatlands, ceasing damaging activities such as turf-cutting and sheep grazing, and afforestation with native species where appropriate. Healthy wetlands and woodlands are fire resistant as well as providing ancillary benefits to water, carbon storage and wildlife.
Expand 'Coillte Nature' to include legacy conifer plantations on upland peatland to restore natural habitats.
A prohibition of all burning of peatlands and the promotion of programmes for rewilding and/or 'high nature value' schemes to benefit farmers and landowners.
IWT Campaign Officer Pádraic Fogarty said: "It's nearly two years since the Dáil declared a climate and biodiversity emergency yet we are still waiting on emergency measures which would break the annual cycle of infernos that has wreaked havoc on our natural environment.
"We know what those measures are but we have so far lacked the political will and leadership from farm organisations to see these through."
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It is a big welcome bacl to my guest on today's "A Book and a Chat" to best-selling novelist, war and human rights correspondent, environmental activist, award-winning poet and international energy expert, Mike Bond.
Mike has lived globetrotting and often dangerous life , he's lived and worked in over thirty countries on six continents. An adviser to the US and foreign governments, human rights and war correspondent, award-winning poet and international energy expert, Mike has used his own experience of many dangerous, remote and war-torn regions of the world to enhance his bestselling novels… he is… as the BBC called him…" The master of the existential thriller" .
Mike's novels are all based on his experiences in far, dangerous corners of the world:
CROSSFIRE: A British undercover agent fights for his life in Beirut at the height of the Lebanese War -- a deep look into the Middle East's ancient wars and hatreds.
FIRE LIKE THE SUN: An international best-seller about U.S. nuclear warheads lost in the Himalayas, a manhunt through Nepal, Iran, Greece, Algeria, France, Virginia and Colorado.
NIGHT OF THE DEAD: Vietnam vet and weed smuggler Joe Murphy loses his plane in a Guatemalan jungle attack, falls in love with the woman guerrilla who heals him, and fights to protect them both as the death squads hunt them down.
THE LAST SAVANNA: A former British commando battles elephant poachers who then kidnap the woman he loves, in this acclaimed inside story of Africa's disappearing savannas, animals and freedoms.
About "The Last Savana": (taken from Authors Web Page)
With Africa's last elephants dying under the guns of Somali poachers, ex-SAS officer Ian MacAdam leads a commando squad against them, to hunt what for him is the only decent prey – man. Pursuing the poachers through jungled mountains and searing deserts he battles thirst, solitude, terror and lethal animals, only to find they have kidnapped a young archaeologist, Rebecca Hecht, whom he once loved and bitterly lost. She escapes the kidnappers, is caught and escapes again to risk perishing in the desert. MacAdam embarks on a desperate trek to save not only Rebecca but his own soul in an Africa torn apart by wars, overpopulation and the slaughter of its last wildlife.
Based on the author's own experiences pursuing elephant poachers in the wilds of East Africa, The Last Savanna is an intense personal memoir of humanity's ancient heartland, its people and animals, the lonely beauty of its perilous deserts, jungles, and savannas, and the deep, abiding power of love.
As onbe revevuer wrote about the book...
"Mike Bond takes readers into a literary safari of Africa's elephant poaching war with The Last Savanna, a novel that expertly captures the ravenous, chaotic and frustrating battles raging across the continent . . . and paints a vivid picture of life in the savanna . . . Bond's knowledge of the Swahili language, local culture and even the wildlife result in what may be one of the most realistic portrayals of Africa yet . . . Bond's specialty in producing thrillers that editorialize human weakness and bring to light pressing world problems shines in The Last Savanna. Dynamic, heart-breaking and timely to current events, Bond's latest book is a must-read." –
Mike Bond's critically acclaimed novels depict the innate hunger of the human heart for good, the intense joys of love, the terror and fury of battle, the sinister vagaries of politics and multinational corporations, and the magical beauty of the vanishing natural world in thrill a minute, page turning, must read adventures.
So listen now and share an interesting, and entertaining show as I chat with my special guest today on A Book and a Chat with Mike Bond
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JEFFERSON CITY (AP) � Missouri taxpayers who owe the state money might be getting a break.
Members of a House panel planned to discuss legislation today to give taxpayers amnesty on all unpaid taxes that were due before the end of 2010. They would receive amnesty from all penalties, interest and increases in the taxes they haven�t paid.
Taxpayers would have to apply for the amnesty and pay their taxes in full before Oct. 31. They would also be required to follow all state tax laws for the next eight years.
Gov. Jay Nixon also has called for a tax amnesty program as part of his plan to bring in additional state revenues and balance the budget.


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fresh cut tuna, mango, avocado, sesame seeds, pita chips.
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house made chips, beans, pico de gallo sour cream, guacamole and salsa.
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1/2 pound angus beef, cheese, mayo, lettuce, onion, tomato, pickles and Fast Times Sauce.
grilled chicken breast, cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles and onion on a bun.
turkey, ham, cheese, bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato and mayo.
thinly sliced beef, cheese and side of au jus sauce on a 6" roll.
meatballs in marinara with provolone. choice of salad or fries.
chopped romaine, tomato, parmesan cheese, croutons, and Caesar dressing.
iceberg wedge covered in blue cheese, bacon, diced tomatoes, and onions.
chicken breast over mixed greens, bacon, tomatoes, eggs.
sauteed artichokes, garlic, tomatoes and onions over a bed of spinach.
thick slices of fresh mozzarella, over tomatoes, basil, balsamic and olive oil.
deep fried with shredded beef or chicken, cheese, lettuce, tomato, guacamole and salsa. served with rice and beans.
10oz NY steak with mashed potatoes, gravy, steamed veggies and a dinner roll.
8oz filet, rice, steamed veggies and a dinner roll. choice of cajun, mango or grilled.
marinated teriyaki chicken, macaroni salad, sticky white rice, green salad.
house made pesto sauce, parmesan cheese and a dinner roll.
lightly breaded chicken breast topped with cheese and marinara sauce. served with a dinner roll.
penne pasta, marinara sauce, meatballs and a dinner roll.
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steamed mussels sauteed in a garlic wine sauce. served with dipping bread.
beef or chicken with jack jack and cheddar cheese.
grilled salmon with cabbage, cheese, pico and guacamole, soft corn tortillas. served with rice and beans.
two eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, toast.
three scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, cheese, potatoes, tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers.
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Commentary ·Star Wars
Not All Companies Can Cash In on the Star Wars Hype
BYTim Calkins
Courtesy of Walt Disney Studios/Lucasfilm
In the vast universe of marketing sponsorships, Star Wars is in a galaxy of its own: proven mass appeal and a successful track record for the franchise all but guarantees Star Wars: The Force Awakens will be a box-office smash when it hits theaters on Friday.
No surprise, then, that the first new Star Wars movie to be made in 10 years has awakened the marketing force across a wide variety of products from cars to showerheads. But this rarefied brand may be a stretch for some products that don't naturally come to mind when you think of Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, or Hans Solo. Take Covergirl cosmetics, which unveiled its Star Wars Collection, including a mascara to "discover your dark side" or lipsticks to "unleash the light."
While Star Wars has been racking up branding partnerships, some product tie-ins may be too "far, far away" to make a sizeable impact. For marketers, this means the Star Wars name, alone, may not result in a guaranteed win among their consumers in return for the countless millions spent on such tie-ins. Despite Star Wars being is one of the most recognizable brands worldwide, marketers still need to ask themselves if it is truly relevant for their product lines.
Verizon, for example, can make the case for its tie-in given Star Wars' association with technology and communications. Or, a product line experienced with tie-ins can make the most out of sponsorship—such as Kraft (KRFT) Macaroni & Cheese, which has long turned pasta into various shapes, as it is now doing with Star Wars characters. The more of a stretch a product tie-in is—well beyond the usual action figures and other obvious marketing opportunities—the greater the urgency for marketers to weigh the cost and benefit of Star Wars branding.
As with any sponsorship, the key is getting the right match between the product and the co-brand. There is always a risk that a marketing tie-in could link a product with a brand that somehow becomes controversial or polarizing. A classic example here is sponsorships featuring sports figures that become tainted in some fashion. Little risk with Star Wars, which has been around since 1977 with a classic good-versus-evil storyline, all of which make it a very attractive marketing partner. Even though product placement is much more difficult for science fiction movies like Star Wars—unlike other movies in which characters drink soda, eat cereal, and drive cars—Star Wars has an incredible reach to audiences of all ages.
Capitalizing on its broad appeal, Star Wars has been very aggressive in pursuing marketing tie-ins, albeit with some constraints. (Alcohol and tobacco top the list of the obvious, although that was not a constraint for the James Bond movie franchise, with its Belvedere Vodka tie-in.) And, for Lucasfilm, which is owned by Disney , there is no problem of saturation due to numerous product tie-ins. The greater the buzz the better, which all feeds into both traditional media and social media to spread the hype around the movie.
The more people talk about Star Wars in any context, the more people will want to line up at theaters. (Variety reported that long before its release Star Wars: The Force Awakens has been breaking records, with more than $50 million in advance ticket sales as of mid-November.) And, thanks to all that hype, the new Star Wars movie reportedly has needed a much smaller advertising budget behind it compared to similar blockbuster-potential movies.
For Star Wars-branded product campaigns, though, the tie-in saturation is a consideration. How does a particular brand stand out with so many other products emblazoned with the Star Wars name and character images—especially if a product does not have a logical association with the movie, its theme, or images?
Once again it comes down to relevancy and not stretching the plausibility of a product tie-in. Breakfast cereals, with a history of featuring icons from sports figures to cartoon characters, seem ripe for a Star Wars tie-in. (General Mills (GIS) launched a Star Wars cereal with fruit-flavored light sabers, Yoda, R2D2, and Stormtroopers.) However, that same relevancy factor means we probably mean won't ever see a high-end Star Wars tie-in, the likes of Tiffany or Rolex. In order to get the most out of a Star Wars tie-in, marketers need to unleash the force of this power brand to put their own products in the right light—without succumbing to the dark side of jumping on a branding bandwagon that does not produce returns.
Professor Tim Calkins is a clinical professor of marketing at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.
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A keen advocate of change, realtor Rahul Shah feels that creativity and imagination will always serve as essential constituents in the evolution of the Sumer Group. Having taken complete charge of all major projects recently, the scion, who is the current CEO of the company, brings energy, vigour and thoughtfulness to the group, in his quest to change Mumbai's skyline.
Rahul Shah's family, which is now based in Mumbai, originally hails from Bhinmal, a town in the Jalore district of Rajasthan. Having grown up in the city, he schooled from the Greenlawns School (at Worli, Mumbai) and then acquired a diploma in management from the prestigious S P Jain Institute of Management and Research. He took charge as CEO of the Sumer Group in 2016 and now oversees all major projects of the group, aspiring both to augment the family business and reshape the city's skyline.
Founding pillars
Founded by late Sumermalji H Shah in 1965, the Sumer Group was established with a vision to build landmark projects that would redefine homes and urban living.
To take Sumermalji's legacy forward, Ramesh Shah, a visionary leader and the second generation at Sumer Group, went on to create a niche in the real estate market with his unwavering commitment to excellence in developing the country's urban landscape. His principle 'Always deliver what you promise' made him one of the top names in the construction business. Further, under his leadership, the Sumer Group constructed guest houses in states such as Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Bihar, in addition to undertaking initiatives aimed at the welfare of the Jain community. His most outstanding projects include Sumer Valley, an 89-acre slum redevelopment project that was recognised as the No. 1 Mass Housing Project 2005. He is also the recipient of various awards, including the Jain Ratna Award, which was conferred upon him by former Prime Minister, late Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
New dreams and visions
A leading real estate developer based out of Mumbai, today, the Sumer Group is involved in landmark projects across the city, as well as in Alibaug, Pavana and Goa. It has presence in other industries too, ranging from earthmoving to construction. The group is engaged in the development of both commercial and residential spaces and has completed more than 50 projects. It has delivered more than 30 million square feet of residential and commercial space in the process and has a further 1.5 million square feet of soon-to-be-developed space to deliver.
Currently, Shah heads the company's finance wing and also is involved in the group's corporate functions such as the company's legal and regulatory affairs, corporate communications, strategic procurement, investments and global projects.
"I joined the group in 2002," says Shah, as he begins to walk us through his journey. "I was inspired by my grandfather's commitment to customers and have understood that anyone can build a great product, but in the end, you have to deliver what you had promised. I also have great respect for my father, who gave me a thorough understanding of the basic functionality of our real estate business before giving me this huge designation."
Coming to his initial successes as a CEO, he says, "With the burgeoning upper middle class, a new breed of buyers, who wanted more than a brand, was emerging. Thus, I started devising and implementing several marketing initiatives in the form of targeted campaigns, advertisements, etc, which resulted in a rapid rise in the sales of properties. I also recognised the need to explore other markets."
The going, however, was not always easy. "I met with severe opposition from employees every time I planned a strategy for the group," continues Shah. "But, following my grandfather's ideologies, I overcame them with conviction. Over time, with every successful business decision, the employees bestowed more and more confidence in my approach and leadership."
In his individual capacity, but in keeping with the group's expansion plans, Shah is proud to have established the Remus Group, an offshoot of the Sumer Group. One of the group's recent projects in Goa, Remus Coexist, stands out for its plush apartments and modern amenities. Located close to major highways, yet nestled in nature, it offers residents great homes amidst tranquil surroundings.
Greater causes
The Sumer Group has been extremely active in the Slum Rehabilitation Scheme (SRA), mainly in the Chandivali area and also undertakes various social initiatives for the weaker sections of society. Shah tells us what exactly inspired the company to take this path. "Over the years, the beautiful Sanjay Gandhi National Park has been subject to encroachment and poaching. The increase of slum areas in the park was a matter of concern. It added to the existing vulnerability of Mumbai's unpredictable monsoons, and continues to be a concern even today. With limited availability of re-housing projects, the redevelopment of Sangharsh Nagar became a necessity. We got good support from the then Chief Minister, late Vilasrao Deshmukh —right from rehabilitation of slum dwellers to getting the necessary approvals, etc, to make the project more feasible."
By March 2002, Deshmukh agreed in principle to a rehab proposal on 3.60 lakh square metres of land (approximately 85 acres). Since as much as 1.20 lakh square metres was part of the No-Development Zone, the project would have to be developed in two phases. Accordingly, the first phase of the project comprising development of low-rise, low-density 'Ground+4' residential buildings, schools, playgrounds for children, medical centres, market areas and community centres has been completed successfully.
Further, as a responsible corporate body, the Sumer Group believes in doing its bit for society. For this reason, the Shahs have set-up a separate entity called SuSumer Foundation, the non-profit wing of the group, involved in social activities.
Bigger dreams
Shah's deep understanding of business, research, and consumer insights and behaviour has enabled the Sumer Group to manage one of the largest retail portfolios, which includes development of an area measuring 10 acres in the heart of Mazgaon. Called Harbour Heights, the luxurious residential project comprises four huge towers and has a unique extension to it called the Harbour Central Mall. What's more, clubbing a retail facility with a residential apartment was a never-seen-before format in this part of the city. Furthermore, a vision plan is also being prepared by the government to develop and improve Mumbai's eastern waterfront.
Spread across 1,70,000 square feet of land, the five-level Harbour Central Mall will have approximately 2,000 shops, each having 70 square feet of carpet area or more. With state-of-the-art facilities, the mall will have a dedicated gymnasium, banquet hall, food court, prayer hall and an ambulation area.
Given it vantage point, the retail project aims to target South Mumbai's wholesaler trading community, who could consider shifting there, as it would curtail their travel time and simultaneously keep them connected to other hotspots of the city through road and rail. The project is likely to be ready in another 18-20 months.
Passion for cars
Shah is a car aficionado and has received several awards from the Vintage Classic Car Club of India (VCCCI). Among the "beauties" (as he calls them) he owns, include a 1934 Ford Model B, a 1948 Studebaker Champion Convertible, a 1936 Rolls-Royce 25/30 HP and a 1968 Volkswagen Beetle. He is also an avid traveller and enjoys reading as well.
Speaking about the company's future plans, Shah says, "The company has projects across multiple categories. With each one of them spread across the length and breadth of the city, we are doing TDRs (Transfer of Development Rights) majorly now. Currently, we are working on four-five projects: one of them is TDR-related, one is a mid-level apartment, and there are two luxury projects coming up also. We prefer working on limited projects, say, three-four projects at a time and not 20+. This helps us to concentrate better on our ongoing projects."
Shah believes it is important for the group to deliver more than what it promises. In his words, "We must begin by saying 'Yes' to the impossible." Given his business acumen and his client-centric approach, under him, the Sumer Group, it seems, is headed for better times.
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Summer 2015 – Festival Appearance in France Confirmed!
On July 5, 2015, Sting will perform at the Eurockeennes de Belfort Festival in Belfort, France! 3-day passes are on-sale NOW. Please note, single day tickets will go on sale in April, date TBD. We will update with that information when it becomes available.
Life in Pictures: Sting, on Broadway for the First Time in 20 Years...
''Well, we opened in October,'' says Sting, 63, about The Last Ship, the musical he co-wrote and, through January 24, will star in. ''And like most of the new musicals on Broadway, we were struggling with ticket sales. And very quickly the producers came to me and said, 'There's one thing to do.' And I said, 'What's that?' 'You have to go into the play. 'I said no way - I don't want to. I wrote this for my dear friend Jimmy Nail. 'Nope, you've gotta do it.' I said they had to ask Jimmy, and Jimmy was wonderfully magnanimous and said, 'Yep, it's the right thing to do.' 'Well, okay.'''
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The Original Broadway Cast Recording of "The Last Ship" is available today!


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Maynard, Gould 36
Anderson, William G. 26
Albany Movement (Albany, Ga.) 25
King, Alberta Williams 25
King, Martin Luther, Jr., Defendant 23
Cincinnati, Ohio 13
Fulton County, Ga. 10
Baltimore, Md. 9
Report 409
Southern Christian Leadership Conference--publicity 117
Southern Christian Leadership Conference--relations with government officials 28
Civil rights demonstrations 24
CMCR-AMC, Circuit Court, Montgomery County Records, Montgomery County Court House, Montgomery, Ala. 23
SAVFC-WHi, Social Action Vertical File, State Historical Society of Wisconsin, Madison, Wis. 18
NAACPP-DLC, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Collection, Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. 7
GAHR, Vital Records Service, Georgia Department of Human Resources, Atlanta, Ga. 6
GEpNASR, United States National Archives and Records Administration, National Archives at Atlanta, Morrow, Ga. 6
WEFP-DcWaGWG, Walter E. Fauntroy Papers, George Washington University. Gelman Library System, Special Collections and University Archives, Washington, D.C. 6
CMCR-AMC, Circuit Court, Montgomery County Records, Montgomery County Courthouse, Montgomery, Ala. 5
''Marriage record''
Martin Luther King, Jr. -- Education
Sermon file, folder 161, Worship
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Press release, King to speak in Edenton
LaGarde, Frederick H.
Frinks, Golden A. [Edenton Movement (Edenton, N.C.)]
Brinkley, Norman L. [National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)]
Griffith, S. N.
Mitchener, John A. [Edenton (N.C.). Office of the Mayor]
Edenton (N.C.). Office of the Mayor
Edenton (N.C.). City Armory
Elizabeth City, N.C.
Hertford, N.C.
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Press release, ''Dr. King Jr. at Ebenezer, 'The Tragedy of Almost,' morning topic''
King, Alberta Williams [Ebenezer Baptist Church (Atlanta, Ga.)]
Davis, Colonius S. [Ebenezer Baptist Church (Atlanta, Ga.)]
Scretchin, Wilhelmina H. [Ebenezer Baptist Church (Atlanta, Ga.)]
Stills, David C. [Ebenezer Baptist Church (Atlanta, Ga.)]
The Tragedy of Almost
EBCR-INP
Ebenezer Baptist Church, Miscellaneous Records, In Private Hands
Press release, ''The GCCC observes one hundredth anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation''
Reynolds, N. Q. [Seventeenth Street Baptist Church (Gadsden, Ala.)]
Gadsden Christian Citizens Committee
Morning Star Baptist Church (Gadsden, Ala.)
Seventeenth Street Baptist Church (Gadsden, Ala.)
SNCCP-GAMK
Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee Papers, 1959-1972, Martin Luther King, Jr., Center for Nonviolent Social Change, Inc., Atlanta, Ga.
Reel 9, frame 337
Press release, Martin Luther King, Jr. speaks at freedom rally in Edenton
Mitchner, John A. [Edenton (N.C.). Office of the Mayor]
LaGarde, Frederick H. [Edenton Movement (Edenton, N.C.)]
North Carolina. Superior Court
Norfolk Municipal Airport (Norfolk, Va.)
SNCCP-GAMK, Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee Papers, 1959-1972, Martin Luther King, Jr., Center for Nonviolent Social Change, Inc., Atlanta, Ga.
Reel 9
Press release, ''King to speak before national conference''
Mays, Benjamin E. (Benjamin Elijah) [Morehouse College (Atlanta, Ga.)]
National Conference on Religion and Race, Chicago, 1963
Synagogue Council of America
National Catholic Welfare Conference
Interfaith theology
A Challenge to Churches and Synagogues
Press release, Martin Luther King, Jr. addresses the National Conference on Religion and Race
Press release, ''Dr. King Jr. to fill pulpit at Ebenezer Sunday''
Harris, Lucile S. [Ebenezer Baptist Church (Atlanta, Ga.)]
Davis, Colonius [Ebenezer Baptist Church (Atlanta, Ga.)]
Bearden, Marze [Ebenezer Baptist Church (Atlanta, Ga.)]
Thomas, Ida K.
Hurt, Christine
Johnson, Mercile
Press release, "Pickets protest voter registration hours"
Coulton, Herbert V. [Southern Christian Leadership Conference]
Gunter, David [Petersburg Improvement Association (Petersburg, Va.)]
Gilliam, Robert S. [Petersburg (Va.). Office of the Registrar]
Petersburg (Va.). Office of the Registrar
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With funding from the Global Environment Facility, the Global Platform for Sustainable Cities' Resource Team presents a webinar series examining sustainable and integrated urban development through a range of topics.
The series will feature subject matter experts outlining good practices, case studies, and lessons learned impressing the importance of applying multi-sectoral and holistic approaches for urban development.
The purpose of this webinar is to learn about the potential of nature-based solutions to provide lower-cost and more resilient services to cities, and how to begin integrating these approaches into planning.


TDHCA's First Thursday Income Determination Training is coming to you! This program focuses on eligibility requirements of TDHCA's various affordable housing programs. All affordable housing property owners and managers and all HOME program contract administrators are invited to attend. The course is taught by the compliance staff at the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs and covers topics such as income, assets, student status, documenting household income and more. The program is scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with lunch provided from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Certificates will not be given to attendees who arrive after 9:30 a.m. This program is not approved by the Texas Real Estate Commission for MCE credits. For a list of hotels near the conference center, a map, driving directions and information about parking at the Norris Conference Center, please visit www.norriscenters.com. Cancellations are subject to a $35 cancellation fee. Substitutions are allowed. With questions, call the TAA office at 512/479-6252 or email education@taa.org.


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Explosionen i Björkborn 1940 var en olycka som inträffade den 17 december 1940 i Björkborn i Karlskoga, som beskrivs som en av de värsta arbetsplatsolyckorna i Sveriges historia, liksom den allvarligaste i Bofors historia, med elva dödsoffer och ett 40-tal skadade.

Olyckan
Den 17 december 1940, på eftermiddagen, inträffade en explosion vid AB Bofors Nobelkrut efter att en brand utbrutit vid trotylframställning. Cirka 100 byggnader totalförstördes.

Begravningen ägde rum i Karlskoga kyrka den 28 december 1940, och sju av de död begravdes på Skogskyrkogården, två i Örebro, en på Gamla kyrkogården i Karlskoga och en i Grängesberg.

Se även

 Lista över katastrofer efter antalet döda svenskar
 Karlskogas historia

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Vidare läsning

Björkborn
Olyckor i Sverige
Karlskogas historia
Bofors historia
1940 i Sverige