This week we go to France for a visit to Bordeaux, Rhone, Ventoux, Loire and Provence. Paul Chatterton will be here representing import company Maisons Marques & Domaines and leading us on a tour of these great wine producing regions. Champagne house, Louis Roederer, is a big player in this portfolio after having bought up many properties throughout France in the nineties.
The history of the wines of Vouvray is directly linked to the religious history of Touraine. From the 4th century, the monks owned most of the vineyards, including the best growths. The cellars of Marc Brédif are among the biggest and most beautiful of the appellation. The digging of these caves in the hillsides began in the 8th century, and have ever since offered perfect cold and humid wine storage conditions. No oak is used in the winemaking of the Vouvray, so that the delicate perfume and fresh flavors of the Chenin Blanc grape blossom from the bottle.
The exceptional vineyard site of La Poussie, with its natural amphitheater of an almost perfect semi-circle of 180°, makes it one of the most unique in the world. Its origins can be traced back to the Capetians, as witnessed by a document dating from around 1040. After temperature controlled fermentation, the wine remains on its lees and is blended after eight to ten months in the vats. It is a light, fruity, dry and vigorous Sauvignon Blanc, infused with the clay and limestone soil.
Domaines Ott was founded in 1912 by Alsatian engineer, Marcel Ott. Today, the wineries, one in Bandol and two in Côtes de Provence, are owned and managed by Champagne producer Louis Roederer. In this rosé, Cinsault is used for its finesse and fullness; Grenache to add warmth to the wine; and Syrah in small quantities to round out the wine, give color and a touch of licorice. The wine shows aromas of peach and apricot with hints of white blossoms and spice.
Delas Freres was founded 160 years ago in the heart of the northern Côtes du Rhône. In 1977, it was merged with Champagne Deutz, both of which were acquired by the Champagne House of Louis Roederer in 1993. The grapes are Grenache (80%) and Syrah (20%) After harvest, the Grenache grapes are fermented the traditional way in stainless steel tanks while being mixed daily to allow a soft extraction of carbolic acid. The Syrah is barrel fermented in order to fully bring out its fruity aromatic power. After malolactic fermentation, the wines are mixed and then preserved in stainless steel tanks, for six to eight months until bottled. There is a dominance of red berries with a combination of power and freshness that carries over onto the palate. There's plenty of spicy richness on the palate, even some light tannins to help rein in all that fruit.
The appellation of Crozes Hermitage is the largest in the northern Rhône valley, covering nearly 2,100 acres. The region consists of primarily Syrah grapes that are aromatic, rich and full-bodied. The fermentation of these grapes takes place at controlled temperatures of 82 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit in open concrete tanks. After malolactic fermentation, the wine ages for 12 months; 30 percent in oak barrels and the remaining portion in large tanks, preserving the full fruit aromas.
In 1992, Champagne house Louis Roederer, acquired and combined two Cru Bourgeois vineyards in the heart of the Medoc's prestigious Saint-Estephe appellation: Château Picard and Château Beauséjour. Together, these properties make up what is now called "Château Haut-Beauséjour." The wine shows red- and black-berry fruit, with notes of stewed apples and jam overlaid by elegant hints of wood and aromas of spice and tobacco. On the palate, the taste is very slow to develop but remains elegant without a trace of hardness or dryness, and a finesse and elegance that echo the nose. This is sure to be a fine, long-lived wine and already is quite exceptional; especially in value.
Although many varietals would pleasantly support an Easter dinner, I thought it would be instructive to choose one varietal, Chardonnay, and offer a stylistic comparison. There are many ways to render a varietal; light to heavy and delicate to bombastic. Here is a line-up of Chards that will provide balancing accompaniment to most menus, especially if the meal is being served midday, with temperatures in the eighties.
The following week we go to France for a visit to Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhone, Ventoux, Loire and Bandol. Paul Chatterton will be here representing import company Maisons Marques & Domaines.
The wines for Pavilion are crafted by Brian Mox and Larry Levin, both who are among the most experienced winemakers in the Napa Valley. Their resumes include a who's who of Napa giants. This wine was barrel aged in French oak and shows aromas of pear, vanilla, and toasty oak with hints of white peach. Ripe fruit flavors of pear, caramel apple and melon lead to a long soft lingering finish. The balance of this lush medium bodied wine makes it a pleasure to savor on its own or enjoy with a wide variety of foods.
The vineyard for this wine lies near the Adriatic Sea off of Italy's heel. The name itself refers to the towers that line the coast. The grapes are fermented in barriques, after inoculation with a special yeast, and then allowed to proceed with the malolactic fermentation. After ageing for about 3 more months in barrique, the wine is moved to Inox tanks at a controlled temperature, where it goes through the fining process until ready for bottling. The fruit element is towards the exotic end of the spectrum, but with good minerality and bracing acid. Citrus, pear and pineapple notes round out the experience.
2006 EDNA VALLEY CHARDONNAY, PARAGON, SAN LUIS OBISPO CO.
Edna Valley uses the processes of barrel fermentation, malolactic fermentation, lees stirring and aging in new oak barrels to achieve the desired balance. The wine has smoky aromas of vanillin oak and sweet spice balanced by white peach, pineapple and citrus notes. On the palate, full, round flavors of white peach and citrus are accompanied by a subtle minerality on the long finish. Serves well with creamy pastas, baked sea bass, seared scallops, roast chicken with lemon and herbs and, yes, roasted pork as well.
The fruit for this blend is sourced from three vineyards. The lion's share came from their Sonoma Coast vineyards with their Los Carneros Vineyard on the home ranch providing much of the rest. A small lot of grapes come from Knight's Valley, the warmest Sonoma County appellation, to complement the cool area grapes. After cold fermentation and settlement, the wine bypasses oak contact and proceeds directly to bottle. Pears and grapefruits are the dominant characteristics of this flavorful and medium-bodied Chardonnay. Serve with grilled salmon or roasted chicken.
The wine was 100% barrel fermented with 100% malolactic fermentation. Additional layers of complexity were achieved through sur lie aging and weekly hand stirring of the barrels known as batonage. This wine combines vibrant fruit character with a rich texture and a silky finish. Aromas of orange blossom, pear and hazelnut are accented by hints of mineral and toasty oak. On the palate, the wine is well balanced with traces of peach, mandarin orange and toasty spice with a long, lingering finish.
The wine was 100% barrel fermented with 100% malolactic fermentation. Additional layers of complexity were achieved through sur lie aging and weekly hand stirring of the barrels known as batonage. This wine combines vibrant fruit character with a rich texture and a silky finish. Aromas of orange blossom, pear and hazelnut are accented by hints of mineral and toasty oak. On the palate, the wine is well balanced with traces of peach, mandarin orange and toasty spice with a long, lingering finish.
This Saturday we will be visited by Katie Finn of Epic Wines who will lead us in a discussion of Spanish wines from C.V.N.E., which stands for Compañía Vinicola del Norte de España (The Northern Spanish Wine Company), one of the best-known producers in the Rioja. Cvné, is situated in Haro where the oldest wineries of Rioja Alta established themselves, for the main reason of transporting their goods to the port of Bilbao. In 1879, two brothers decided to set up a business in the recently flourishing trade of the wine business. La Cuné, as it is commonly known in Haro, is made up of a group of buildings, mostly from the 19th century and arranged around a courtyard surrounded by pavilions for the purpose of wine production, aging, and bottling.
Cava was first introduced in 1872 and, by the turn of the century, cava was the wine of choice among the chic patrons of Barcelona's elegant art nouveau cafes and cava bars. As a tribute to the fashionable ladies who made cava so popular, Paul Cheneau introduced the "Lady of Spain". This Penedés sparkler is straw colored with greenish tints, shows steady effervescence, small bubbles and a gentle crown. The bouquet has a clean and elegant fruity aroma with hints of toast and yeast in the background. On the palate it is appetizing, fruity, well structured, rich and mature with a touch of honey, almond and a trace of dried herbs. The long finish includes a slightly toasted background flavor with pleasant traces of lees. The grape varieties in the blend are Macabeo (47%), Xarello (33%) and Parellada (20%).
Monopole was created in 1915 to change the style of rustic and oxidized wines formerly produced in Rioja from the Viura grape variety. Cold skin maceration produces excellent aromatic extraction and after pressing, fermentation is carried out at cold, controlled temperatures in stainless steel tanks, to retain aromatic freshness. There are citrus and floral aromas, along with some grapefruit and orange blossom. The wine is fine and elegant on the palate with ripe citrus and mango and a balanced acidity, creating a long fresh, appealing finish.
The grapes are held in stainless steel tanks at low temperature to prevent the start of fermentation. The juice is removed (saignée or bleeding) from the solids after around 24 to 48 hours, once the proper color is determined. The fermentation is then carried out without the presence of seeds or skins at a controlled temperature for around 8 days to obtain the required fruit levels in the wine. The wine displays ripe summer fruit & herbaceous notes on the nose continuing onto the palate and a long complex finish. The varietal blend is Tempranillo (80%) and Garnacha (20%).
Fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks at approximately 80oF to retain varietal aromas. After fermentation the wine was transferred to American oak casks where it remained for at least 12 months, with regular rackings to develop its finesse. It has a nice elegant mouth feel, yet is very lively, with some spice notes and a very balanced acidity. The grape varieties are Tempranillo (80%) and the rest a blend of Garnacha Tinta & Mazuelo.
After stainless steel fermentation, the wine is transferred to a mix of American and French oak casks to mature, for up to 2 years, before being bottled. Once bottled, it remains in cellar to continue its maturation prior to release to the market. There is good intensity on the nose, with ripe fruits, warm spices and elegant toasty oak. The palate is rich and velvety, with good acidity and tannin. The vanilla from the oak is beautifully married with the raspberry fruit of the Tempranillo producing a fine, rich, complex palate and long finish. The wine is balanced now, but has potential to improve.
After stainless steel fermentation, the wine was given maceration time of 15-20 days prior to entering into the malolactic fermentation, and then transferred into a mixture of French and American oak barrels, for a nice 2 year rest. Once the wine is bottled, it is aged a further year in bottle prior to being released. You will experience an explosion of ripe berry fruits with hints of licorice and balsamic notes countered by an elegant touch of oak.
In the wine world, what says "California" more than Zinfandel? It was not the first grape to have been brought here from the old world, but it is indeed the oldest of the varietals in vineyards still living and producing. Variations in style range from rosé and white Zinfandels through the spectrum to clarets and powerhouse reds, then on to port or late harvest styles. Today we will taste claret to high-extraction reds from the various production areas of the state.
Next Saturday, the 15th, we will be visited by Katie Finn of Epic Wines who will lead us in a discussion of Spanish reds from CUNE, which stands for Compania Vinicola del Norte de Espana, one of the best-known producers in the Rioja.
Sin Zin is one of the most highly recognized wines from the Alexander Valley and the winery that bears the valley's name. There are the typical notes of boysenberry and wild strawberry along with some crushed black pepper. This vintage is a touch darker and richer than some previous versions, most likely due to the addition of a small amount of Zinfandel from the Dry Creek Valley to the blend before the wine was aged in French and American oak.
Norman Vineyards is a small family owned winery in the hills west of Paso Robles on California's Central Coast. The family has been growing grapes there for over 30 years, and making wine for over 15. Delicate, fruity aromas of blueberry and cassis mingle with spicy notes of sage and mint. The wine is full-bodied with intense fruit, and the lengthy finish is mouth-coating with caramel and chocolate flavors. Perfect with grilled beef or pork, it can also stand alone as an apéritif.
Located 1900-2100 feet in elevation, this vineyard is dry-farmed and terraced to accommodate the altitude and steep slopes of the mountain. Temperatures tend to be cooler than in most parts of Napa Valley; however, the vineyard is generally clear and sunny when the Valley is blanketed with fog. This Zin is bursting with aromas of cherry, raspberry and blackberry, with some integrated caramel and vanilla notes. In the mouth there are flavors of ripe cherry, rhubarb, and blackberry preserves with cedar and spice characteristics adding a punch of complexity and personality.
In 1996 Joel drove up to the foothills of Amador County to visit family friend and veteran vintner Tom Dillian. He came back to Napa Valley with his inaugural harvest. The mineral-rich, red soils of Amador County and the relatively longer growing season make this a wine that is unique in its depth and concentration, exhibiting classic Zinfandel red fruit and spice aromas. Look for rich black cherry, roasted plum, raspberry, and spice aromas. In the mouth it is full-bodied with sweet tannins on the palate. Balancing the juicy ripe fruit, are mocha and spice flavors.
In 1878, Italian immigrant, Antonio Ciapusci, planted what is now the oldest vineyard in Mendocino County. Indeed, it is but a couple of years behind the oldest vineyard in California, the Grand Pere, in Amador County. Dried cranberries, cherries, pepper, boysenberries, and even stone fruits are part of the aromas ensemble. Layers of new French oak lead into the depths of the wine, framing nicely the rich, thick mélange of spices and berries.
Rosenblum Cellars was founded in 1979 in a warehouse in Alameda where the wine continues to be made. A second tasting room was added in Healdsburg, Sonoma County to give the company exposure in the wine country. The wine begins with chocolate and black currants at first sniff, with vanilla bean and smoky sweetness in both nose and flavor. This is a fleshy tannic wine that will work best with savory meats and stews, or with walnuts and cheeses.


It's no secret that the world of investment banking can be a cut-throat place. But usually tensions are limited to a few terse words around the board table, a dirty look at Rockpool, or some poaching of staff.
But the fact that JP Morgan is believed to have received immunity from prosecution in the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions' criminal cartel case against ANZ, Citi and Deutsche Bank will raise the sector's temperature to thermonuclear levels.
JP Morgan, Citi and Deutsche were the joint lead managers and underwriters for the $2.5 billion institutional share placement that ANZ conducted in 2015, to help boost its tier-one capital levels in response to pressure from the prudential regulator.
The raising, nicknamed Project Roselend after a famous mountain pass that has regularly featured in the Tour de France, was announced on August 6, 2015.
The very next day, ANZ said the raising had been "completed" with "the placement of approximately 80.8 million ANZ ordinary shares at the price of $30.95 per share".
But what ANZ didn't say on August 7, 2015, was that the three investment banks had been required to fulfil their role as underwriters by taking up the shortfall in the raising. It only revealed on Friday that the trio ended up with around 25.5 million shares.
There are two ways to view this combined stake.
As ANZ said on Friday, it was just 0.91 per cent of the total shares on issue at the time. A pittance really, in the context of a big four bank.
But it was also 31.5 per cent of the total amount raised. Investors, and more importantly regulators, might argue they would have liked to have known that there was a shortfall in the raising of this size. That parcel of shares was worth $789.2 million under the terms of the raising – the size of a small ASX company.
One fund manager wondered whether increased scrutiny would push up the costs of underwriting, due to the increased level of risk.
ANZ said in its statement to the market on Friday that the Australian Securities and Investment Commission is investigating the disclosure question.
It should be noted that the watchdog has spent significant time and resources examining and policing how, when and what disclosures are made during capital raisings and book builds.
One fund manager told Chanticleer on Friday that the bookbuild process has always been a bit of a farce and institutional investors take any communications from bankers during the process with a bucket load of salt. He wondered whether increased scrutiny would push up the costs of underwriting, due to the increased level of risk.
The criminal cartel allegations are a different beast – and the part of the case that really has the investment banking world on edge.
ANZ, Deutsche Bank and Citi vigorously deny any wrongdoing, and say they have complied with all laws and obligations. The trio say they will defend themselves and their staff.
Citi said in its statement that the allegation put by the ACCC is that the joint underwriters "reached an understanding" about the way they would sell the shares they held after the placement – these are, of course, the stakes that we didn't know they owned until Friday.
We don't know what that "understanding" looked like exactly – the implication is they agreed to manage the selldown to make it as painless as possible for all involved, including ANZ.
Citi, like ANZ, argued that the share sales need to be seen in context – that is, this was less than 1 per cent of the shares on issue at the time.
"Any such allegation should be considered in the context that ANZ's shares are bought and sold freely by thousands of shareholders in volumes representing hundreds of millions of dollars every business day, including for the period in question."
Citi also emphasises that this capital raising was like others that have been done in Australia for decades.
"The allegations involve an area of financial markets activity that has not been considered by any Australian court or addressed in any regulatory guidance notes previously published by the ACCC or ASIC. This is a highly technical area and if the ACCC believes there are matters to address, these should be clarified by law or regulation or consultation."
This argument has echoes of the line run by the Big Four banks in their early defences of the bank bill swap rate cases brought by ASIC. That is, we were just doing what we've always done, and what was in the best interests of our clients. Suddenly we're bad guys?
It's not hard to have empathy with that view. Underwriters are there to make up shortfalls, and are not required or expected to hold on to the shares.
Still, the granting of immunity to JP Morgan suggests at least one of the trio of underwriters was prepared to concede there was an issue here, and a big one.
It's crucial to note that the ACCC's immunity policy specifically states that any party that "decides to proceed with an immunity application, it will need to provide a detailed description of the cartel conduct".
In which case, you would have to think JP Morgan has spilled the beans to the ACCC. And you can just imagine how thrilled the bankers and executives inside Citi and Deutsche Bank would be with that fact.
The very fact that the ACCC has recommended cartel charges over what could be seen as a disclosure issue is fascinating. But for bankers, the fact that these were criminal charges and not civil ones is seen as more than a little frightening, in terms of both the potential penalties involved and as a signal of how strong the ACCC believes its case is.


We are very proud to announce that Magic Lantern recently made our first, modest grant of $2,000 to assist production of the forthcoming PBS documentary, Saving Place, Saving Grace, a film being shot here in the northern Valley which tells the story of the sustainability efforts of the Holy Cross Abbey in Clarke County.
"Saving Place, Saving Grace" is the story of a Trappist monastery's struggle for reformation of their home by embracing an intense sustainability initiative. Witness the monks land stewardship, prayer, and work ethic as the core of the community at Holy Cross Abbey. It's a race against time to retain their rural home along the iconic Shenandoah River in the shadow of The Blue Ridge Mountains.
Ecology meets theology. Saving Place, Saving Grace portrays an extraordinary place and grace in the spirit of contemplative prayer and lifestyle that is the soul of Cool Spring. And—without the active engagement of the internal and external communities—this 1,200 acre property and community could disappear.
Today, the Cistercian monks' endeavors and the colorful array of people who support the community's sustainability should be a shining example for all who share the planet. Their humility and recognition of the divine in nature call for a spiritual awakening that we all should deeply ponder. Ancestral residents and caretakers moved through the area with what we can imagine to be equal appreciation for the fertility and extraordinary landscapes. And the iconic Shenandoah River of the Chesapeake Bay watershed—we must take serious action to eliminate pollution and restore water quality in order to conserve our most valuable natural resource.
The Director and Producer each became acquainted with the monastery and its community over the last 10 years. We have been granted unprecedented access to the unique community and place. The film offers viewers an opportunity to explore and learn about this "sacred ground," with the invitation to be swept away with the story. We hope a "call to action" will be the answer to its inspiration.
Part of the MLT's mission has always been to encourage local filmmakers; we hope that this will be but the first of such grants — within our modest capabilities.
A heartfelt thank you to Magic Lantern for your support in the production of "Saving Place, Saving Grace". Community support is critical in filmmaking, especially for a public television audience. Without groups like Magic Lantern, educational and inspirational stories like this remain untold. We look forward to sharing not only the final cut, but the technical challenges and behind the scenes moments with you!


Wind power plants - EP ENERGY a.s.
Operates a 2 x 3 MWe wind power plant near the village of Pchery in the Kladno area. With its 2 x 3 MWe installed capacity, the Pchery wind power plant is an installation featuring the highest unit installed capacity in the Czech Republic. The plant was commissioned in April 2008 and the capital expenditure totalled CZK 190 million.
In 2010, MIBRAG NEUE ENERGIE put into operation the "Am Geyersberg" wind farm on the site of the Schleenhain mine near the town of Groitzsch (Germany), with a total installed capacity of 6.9 MW. The wind farm consists of 3 Siemens wind turbines. The costs of this wind farm project totalled more than EUR 9 million.


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Has Seattle lived up to the legacy of 1962?
50-year-old predictions for the growth of 'Pugetopolis' were off, but not always by much.
Knute Berger
The entrance to Seattle's 1962 World's Fair.
Fifty years ago this summer, Seattle was in the middle of a major transformation. Planners were rushing to build the first World's Fair in America since World War II. Construction was under way on a second floating bridge across Lake Washington, and the I-5 freeway was marching toward the Canadian border as a few Seattleites protested the fact that it would cleave the city with a concrete "ditch."
Seattle was being spruced up to host the world, but the focus was also on the future. The theme of the fair was "Century 21" — just what would the world be like in the year 2000?
The fair was filled with futuristic fantasies and predictions: Space travel, à la 2001: A Space Odyssey, would be routine. In the next century, Seattle itself would be contained under a climate-controlled bubble dome serviced by monorail mass transit — at least that was the local future portrayed in the fair's Washington State Pavilion in the building we now know as KeyArena.
But there were also much more specific, down-to-earth projections made for the region. In the wake of the fair in 1962, The Seattle Times published a series of stories on "Pugetopolis," the name for the emerging, sprawling urbanized Puget Sound region. It's fascinating to look back 50 years and see what the experts said would happen, and compare that with what actually did.
Here are some of the predictions printed in the Times:
"Today's first-grader grown to manhood . . . may be employed in the integrated steel industry forecasters predict will develop because of abundant water here."
"His work-week will probably be four six-hour days, but will seem longer as he joins the army of motorists over one of four Lake Washington floating bridges."
"Often he will be tense and irritable (just like his '62 Dad), complaining about crowds and the lack of elbow room and yearning for 'the good old days.'"
"No need to mow the lawn. Chemical spray trucks will take care of that chore each spring, reducing growth to about half an inch each season."
"Real estate values will continue their upward trend . . .. The $20,000 home, once a luxury item, is now a normal yardstick."
"Seattle still will be . . . the cultural and entertainment hub, and the best place for 21st Century Man to buy a mink coat or a pleasure boat."
A Seattle Times cartoon by Alan Pratt pictured a chaotic and paved Puget Sound region: Bainbridge Island was a university campus crossed with highways; much of Kitsap was a regional airport, to complement a vast heliport in SoDo. Weyerhaeuser had a "synthetic lumber" factory next to an "over 40" home for seniors on the Eastside. The vision was of paradise paved with more than parking lots. In the Olympics, a single remaining evergreen is labeled "Tree."
The cartoon was just that, but it was in response to the real estimates under the bold headline "Population Explosion Forecast Here." By the year 2000, it was predicted that King, Pierce, Snohomish, and Kitsap counties would have a combined population of nearly 3.9 million, up from 1.5 million in 1962. University of Washington urban planner Myer Wolfe predicted that Pugetopolis "will be a little Los Angeles in 38 years." He didn't mean it as a compliment.
Now, we have the benefit of hindsight. The population figure? It was significantly off. In 2010, the new census is 3.6 million. That is big growth, but still nearly 400,000 fewer inhabitants than predicted. If people are working four six-hour days, they are probably state workers on furlough due to budget cuts. The steel industry fizzled. Lake Washington only has three floating bridges, not four. Chemical management of your lawn is about as politically incorrect as it gets, unless you're wearing a mink coat in Seattle.
But many of the basic worries were on target: Pugetopolis has urbanized, farmlands have dwindled, home prices soared, and sprawl laps against the foothills. We've ameliorated some of the worst of the cartoonist's visions with growth management, open-space protections, land trusts, and lower birthrates, yet we haven't dodged the overall challenge of managing a huge city in a sensitive ecosystem.
The good news is that smart choices have mitigated some of the harsher effects of growth. That's a reminder that our imaginations really can steer us to better outcomes when the future we've seen on paper doesn't live up to our dreams.
This essay first appeared in the July issue of Seattle Magazine.
Seattle & King County,
Mossback
Knute "Mossback" Berger is Crosscut's Editor-at-Large.

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21 July 2020: Banks will not extend moratorium; Govt mulls mandatory face masks in public
Jul 21, 2020 | News |
Banks will not extend moratorium
Borrowers will need to start repaying their loans from October onwards as the banks will not extend the automatic loan moratorium, banking sources said. However, an industry source said while the blanket moratorium would end, banks are open to assist borrowers to restructure and reschedule their loans in a more targeted manner. It is estimated that there will be three million borrowers who will take that offer up. Sources said that among the reasons for a no automatic and blanket moratorium was because the banks wanted borrowers to approach financial institutions to renegotiate their loans. "The banks will have until the middle of next year to restructure and reschedule their loans," a source said. The six-month moratorium, announced by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin in late March, ends on Sept 30. (The Star Online)
Govt mulls mandatory face masks in public amid rash of new Covid-19 clusters
The government is considering making face masks mandatory in public places in order to curb the spread of Covid-19, said Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin yesterday. He said reports of new clusters cropping up in several states is a worrying sign, but if the public continue to be disciplined and follow the new norms, there won't be any need for an MCO to be implemented. He said that further details will be announced after the related regulations have been finalised by the government. He also reminded the public to maintain social distancing and avoid visiting crowded places and physical contact. Separately, Muhyiddin also said that the government will place Malaysians who return from abroad in quarantine centres instead of allowing them to self-isolate in their respective homes if needed in order to control the number of imported cases of Covid-19 more effectively. (Malay Mail)
Urban rail progress on track
The progress of urban rail marked several milestones over the weekend, with key developments for the MRT and LRT announced. For the MRT Putrajaya line – the second MRT line – only 400m of tunnelling work is left. It is more than three-quarters complete and is scheduled to enter full service by January 2023. As for its ongoing LRT3, which had suffered delays, Prasarana's deputy head for LRT3 Mohd Lokman Hamid confirmed there are practically no more outstanding issues for the LRT line from Bandar Utama to Johan Setia, Klang. "We have completed around 99% land acquisition, and are in the middle of settling related payments. We have taken over nearly all work sites. Things are going full swing," he said. (The Star Online)
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Boustead sells prime KL land for RM138 million
Amid concerns over the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the economy and how long it will take some industries to recover, Boustead Properties Bhd has inked a deal to sell a 2.93-acre parcel in Jalan Cochrane, Kuala Lumpur. The site located near MyTown shopping centre has been up for sale since November last year. While Boustead Property did not reveal the sale price, Binastra Land CEO and managing director Datuk Seri Michael Tan said that the deal was done at RM138 million, which works out to RM1,081 psf. A valuer who declined to be named noted it was a good sell, as the land value in the area is pegged at between RM700 and RM800 psf. But Tan, who plans to develop the land in two to three years' time, says, "Prime land does not come cheap." Binastra Land plans to build a hotel and serviced apartments, with a small office component, on the site. "The development will complement the MyTown development," he adds. (The Edge)
Malaysian property, REIT expected to remain lacklustre in next 12 months
The Malaysian property and real estate investment trust (REIT) sector is expected to remain lacklustre in the next 12 months due to the challenging outlook, according to AmInvestment Bank Research (AmResearch). It elaborated that the implementation of the movement control order (MCO) put the local economy on pause for almost two months, and this has led to most developers still assessing the economic situation, and deliberating whether to continue or defer future launches. "We believe consumer sentiment remains weak for the time being with spending mainly focused on necessities while big-ticket items such as properties take a back seat," it said. As for the REIT sector, it views the long-term outlook as positive, given the diminishing rate of Covid-19 infections in Malaysia while several stimulus plans by the government provide greater earnings visibility. (The Sun Daily)
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Some stellar performances and more Canadian Records smashed. Aaron Rathy, boys 2 wonder from British Colombia bumped his own Slalom record and destroyed his own Trick Record at this year's WWC. As well, Ken Nelson took the Men's 5 Slalom record away from Steve Gosse who skied in front of Ken. Steve Gosse then set records in Jumping and in Tricks in Men's 5. Olli Megley came out from retirement and smoked the Women's 4 Trick Record.
Thrills and spills abound in the rain and wind and sometimes sun. While it was snowing in the mountains, we were smoking up the calm waters of Shalom Water Park. Kim De Macedo stacked a big jump and cartwheeled 30 meters - what a sight! She bravely got back up and finished her set. Bruce Dodd finally broke the 11.25 meter jinx and ran 0.5 buoys at 10.75 in the Men's 3 division.


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Haiti faces a coronavirus catastrophe
By G. Dunkel posted on April 8, 2020
The predictions are grim, and the figures are totally misleading: As of April 5, 6 p.m., Haiti reported only 21 COVID-19 cases and one death. The Dominican Republic, which shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti, reported 1,745 cases and 52 deaths. (worldometers.info/coronavirus/)
Haiti has only 130 ICU beds. Dr. Paul Farmer, head of Partners in Health, a nongovernmental organization, believes that only 30 of them are fully functional and there are at most 64 ventilators in the country.
Both Haiti and the Dominican Republic have about the same population — 10 million. According to the World Bank, the Dominican Republic has nearly 20,000 physicians; according to Haiti's National Institute of Statistics, Haiti has only 911. A significant number of Haitians go back and forth between Haiti and the Dominican Republic every day, as workers or traders, which makes it even harder to trust the official COVID-19 numbers for Haiti.
What the numbers really signify is that Haiti only tests the elite or foreigners, who manage to get treated by one of its rare doctors in a hospital, while testing in the Dominican Republic is broader. But it's also an admission that COVID-19 does exist in Haiti.
Almost 6 million people in Haiti live on less than $2.41 a day, the poverty line, according to the World Bank. The government of President Moïse Jovenel has called for people to isolate themselves, stay home, frequently wash their hands and engage in social distancing. And the U.S. government has given Haiti, through the U.S. Agency for International Development, $2.2 million to help it clean up its water supply and provide aid to the laboratories doing the testing.
But on $2.41 a day or less, it is hard to feed yourself and your family and buy the soap, and in many instances the water, needed to wash your hands. Most poor Haitian families live in a single room, which makes social distancing impractical, especially since their neighbors are just a wall away.
If people don't go out to work, they starve.
Dr. Ernst Noël, of the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, in Port-au-Prince, believes that a projection of 800,000 deaths from COVID-19 is not an exaggeration. (tinyurl.com/rybspdl)
Cuba, which has been the object of a U.S. boycott for the past 60 years, sent a team of 345 doctors and medical workers to Haiti last week. That was their concrete international solidarity with Haiti.
Progressive Haitian organizations have been struggling for much of 2019 and the early part of 2020 against the corrupt, U.S.-imposed regime of Jovenel and his Bald-Headed Haitian Party, bringing at times hundreds of thousands of people into the streets. They see their struggles, on one hand, as part of the four centuries of struggles against slavery, colonialism and neocolonialism in the Caribbean, whose main instigator is currently the United States, and on the other hand, as part of their international solidarity in defense of Cuba and Venezuela.


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All-rounder Hardik Pandya was full of praise for brother Krunal after the latter played a starring role in India's victory in the second T20I against New Zealand at the Eden Park on Friday.
Krunal picked up the crucial wickets of Colin Munro, Kane Williamson and Daryl Mitchell and was subsequently named the man of the match for his outstanding figures of 3/28 in four overs.
Following the victory, Hardik took to social media to praise his brother and his post read: "Proud of you big bro @krunalpandya24".
Following India series-levelling win in Auckland, the caravan now moves to Hamilton, where the two teams will clash in the decider at Seddon Park. After clinching the ODI series, the visitors will look to end the tour on a high by winning the T20I series as well.
A first T20 series win in New Zealand will be the icing on the cake for the 'Men in Blue', who have far exceeded expectations during their three-month sojourn in this part of the world.


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Carers whilst in your home will be responsible for:
Your well being and safety
Dealing with any emergency situation that may arise
Shopping, cooking (where required) keeping the kitchen tidy
Laundry and ironing (where required)
Providing a drink for visitors
Keeping bedroom and bathroom tidy, making of beds (where required)
Accompanying you to appointments (where required)
Any other agreed tasks
Your Carer is being paid to look after your needs, if they have to cater or care for guests it is usual for extra remuneration to be agreed upon.
Your Carer must not bring any form of alcohol into your premises and must not consume alcohol during their visit. Your Carer should not smoke in your home.
Complaints:
'If you like what we do please tell others, if you do not please tell us'.
Clients will be encouraged to be very proactive in their care needs, encouraged to raise concerns and provided with an easy to access (included with clients care plan) and understand complaints procedure. Many concerns can be dealt with on an informal basis by notifying the agency and with subsequent discussion held with all relevant parties to alleviate the concern. Whilst every care is taken to ensure that we constantly deliver a quality service there may be times when a complaint arises. In the first instance, a complaint should be made in writing (by the client, a relative or the client's representative) to Mrs Nikki Wyartt by post to: The Daily Care Agency, High Banks, Athelington Road, Horham, Eye, Suffolk, IP21 5EH.
This can be made in an anonymous format and will be fully investigated.
Letters will be acknowledged within seven days. The complaint will then be investigated within fourteen days with the opportunity for the client to meet with the agency to discuss further any issues arising from the complaint. During the investigation of any complaint the complainant will be informed of the various steps and timescales necessary to reach a conclusion. The outcome of the complaint will be put in writing to the client, who will again, have the opportunity for discussion of the outcome.
Once your complaint has been fully dealt with by The Daily Care Agency, if you are not satisfied with the outcome you can refer your complaint to:
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The LGO Advice Team can be contacted for information and advice, or to register your complaint:
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The LGO will not usually investigate a complaint until the provider has had an opportunity to respond and resolve matters.
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The Daily Care Agency always encourages compliments! Compliments work in a positive way and any such compliment is always passed on to the relevant person. Compliments also show how effectively The Daily Care Agency's policies and procedures are working: promoting a feeling of self worth and value, for all concerned. Whilst the Daily Care Agency does not permit gifts to be given to Carers, it is recognised that a person's dignity is taken away when taking away the power to give and there may be occasions when a gift may be given and accepted. The Carer must report to The Daily Care Agency any giving of a gift and the gift must be very minimal in value.
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The Daily Care Agency regularly monitors the policies and procedures to ensure a high quality of care service is continually delivered to their clients. This is achieved by:
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the implementing of questionnaires throughout the year, both for clients and Carers, to assess performance
regular audits of information received
regular assessment of Carers to identify training needs and improvements that can be made in the delivery of care.
the encouragement of honesty in open discussions to enable areas of improvement to be identified and improved upon.
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ensuring Policies and Procedures are meaningful, relevant and up-to-date
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Our policies and procedures, including this statement are constantly monitored and reviewed to ensure they are appropriate to meet the standards and requirements of the delivery of home care.
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Q: Segmentation fault diagnoses I am trying to diagnose a segmentation fault issue that started to occur after upgrading to Ubuntu 14.04 (32 bit). I am running a TSM client 6.2.5-4 which worked fine up to the upgrade.
I tried to use strace to get to the core of the problem, but I don't see what the problem is.
The SIGSEGV occurs right after an mmap2 call, so I thought it might be a lack of swap space of memory in general, but there is plenty of both available.
Just before the mmap call there is also a timeout of a select call, so perhaps it has something to do with that.
Honestly, I am bit out of my depth here. I tried to ask the Ubuntu Community and the TSM community, but no word from either. So I am hoping that someone here will be able to tell me how to read this strace, the end of which I append (the rest can be found here http://pastebin.com/dz1faACE). I am also happy to provide any other information that might be of help! Thanks a lot in advance!
open("/etc/mtab", O_RDONLY|O_CLOEXEC)   = 4
futex(0xb718be2c, FUTEX_WAKE_PRIVATE, 2147483647) = 0
fstat64(4, {st_mode=S_IFREG|0644, st_size=780, ...}) = 0
mmap2(NULL, 4096, PROT_READ|PROT_WRITE, MAP_PRIVATE|MAP_ANONYMOUS, -1, 0) = 0xb6a50000
read(4, "/dev/sda1 / ext4 rw,errors=remou"..., 4096) = 780
read(4, "", 4096)                       = 0
close(4)                                = 0
munmap(0xb6a50000, 4096)                = 0
brk(0x9fa8000)                          = 0x9fa8000
open("/etc/mtab", O_RDONLY|O_CLOEXEC)   = 4
fstat64(4, {st_mode=S_IFREG|0644, st_size=780, ...}) = 0
mmap2(NULL, 4096, PROT_READ|PROT_WRITE, MAP_PRIVATE|MAP_ANONYMOUS, -1, 0) = 0xb6a50000
read(4, "/dev/sda1 / ext4 rw,errors=remou"..., 4096) = 780
brk(0x9fd9000)                          = 0x9fd9000
read(4, "", 4096)                       = 0
close(4)                                = 0
munmap(0xb6a50000, 4096)                = 0
open("/proc/mounts", O_RDONLY|O_LARGEFILE) = 4
fstat64(4, {st_mode=S_IFREG|0444, st_size=0, ...}) = 0
mmap2(NULL, 4096, PROT_READ|PROT_WRITE, MAP_PRIVATE|MAP_ANONYMOUS, -1, 0) = 0xb6a50000
read(4, "rootfs / rootfs rw 0 0\nsysfs /sy"..., 1024) = 1024
read(4, "lv001 /data ext4 rw,relatime,dat"..., 1024) = 46
read(4, "", 1024)                       = 0
close(4)                                = 0
munmap(0xb6a50000, 4096)                = 0
brk(0x9fc0000)                          = 0x9fc0000
brk(0x9fa8000)                          = 0x9fa8000
brk(0x9f8f000)                          = 0x9f8f000
openat(AT_FDCWD, "/tmp/TSM", O_RDONLY|O_NONBLOCK|O_LARGEFILE|O_DIRECTORY|O_CLOEXEC) = -1 ENOENT (No such file or directory)
mmap2(NULL, 512000, PROT_READ|PROT_WRITE, MAP_PRIVATE|MAP_ANONYMOUS, -1, 0) = 0xb638b000
open("/etc/mtab", O_RDONLY|O_CLOEXEC)   = 4
fstat64(4, {st_mode=S_IFREG|0644, st_size=780, ...}) = 0
mmap2(NULL, 4096, PROT_READ|PROT_WRITE, MAP_PRIVATE|MAP_ANONYMOUS, -1, 0) = 0xb6a50000
read(4, "/dev/sda1 / ext4 rw,errors=remou"..., 4096) = 780
read(4, "", 4096)                       = 0
close(4)                                = 0
munmap(0xb6a50000, 4096)                = 0
open("/etc/mtab", O_RDONLY|O_CLOEXEC)   = 4
fstat64(4, {st_mode=S_IFREG|0644, st_size=780, ...}) = 0
mmap2(NULL, 4096, PROT_READ|PROT_WRITE, MAP_PRIVATE|MAP_ANONYMOUS, -1, 0) = 0xb6a50000
read(4, "/dev/sda1 / ext4 rw,errors=remou"..., 4096) = 780
read(4, "", 4096)                       = 0
close(4)                                = 0
munmap(0xb6a50000, 4096)                = 0
open("/proc/mounts", O_RDONLY|O_LARGEFILE) = 4
fstat64(4, {st_mode=S_IFREG|0444, st_size=0, ...}) = 0
mmap2(NULL, 4096, PROT_READ|PROT_WRITE, MAP_PRIVATE|MAP_ANONYMOUS, -1, 0) = 0xb6a50000
read(4, "rootfs / rootfs rw 0 0\nsysfs /sy"..., 1024) = 1024
read(4, "lv001 /data ext4 rw,relatime,dat"..., 1024) = 46
read(4, "", 1024)                       = 0
close(4)                                = 0
munmap(0xb6a50000, 4096)                = 0
statfs64("/", 84, {f_type="EXT2_SUPER_MAGIC", f_bsize=4096, f_blocks=3063340, f_bfree=708785, f_bavail=547416, f_files=786432, f_ffree=540306, f_fsid={-371423568, -29257012}, f_namelen=255, f_frsize=4096, f_flags=4128}) = 0
stat64("/", {st_mode=S_IFDIR|0755, st_size=4096, ...}) = 0
open("/etc/mtab", O_RDONLY|O_CLOEXEC)   = 4
fstat64(4, {st_mode=S_IFREG|0644, st_size=780, ...}) = 0
mmap2(NULL, 4096, PROT_READ|PROT_WRITE, MAP_PRIVATE|MAP_ANONYMOUS, -1, 0) = 0xb6a50000
read(4, "/dev/sda1 / ext4 rw,errors=remou"..., 4096) = 780
close(4)                                = 0
munmap(0xb6a50000, 4096)                = 0
statfs64("/proc", 84, {f_type="PROC_SUPER_MAGIC", f_bsize=4096, f_blocks=0, f_bfree=0, f_bavail=0, f_files=0, f_ffree=0, f_fsid={0, 0}, f_namelen=255, f_frsize=4096, f_flags=4142}) = 0
stat64("/proc", {st_mode=S_IFDIR|0555, st_size=0, ...}) = 0
statfs64("/sys", 84, {f_type="SYSFS_MAGIC", f_bsize=4096, f_blocks=0, f_bfree=0, f_bavail=0, f_files=0, f_ffree=0, f_fsid={0, 0}, f_namelen=255, f_frsize=4096, f_flags=4142}) = 0
stat64("/sys", {st_mode=S_IFDIR|0555, st_size=0, ...}) = 0
statfs64("/sys/fs/cgroup", 84, {f_type=0x1021994, f_bsize=4096, f_blocks=1, f_bfree=1, f_bavail=1, f_files=202220, f_ffree=202218, f_fsid={0, 0}, f_namelen=255, f_frsize=4096, f_flags=4128}) = 0
stat64("/sys/fs/cgroup", {st_mode=S_IFDIR|0755, st_size=60, ...}) = 0
statfs64("/sys/fs/fuse/connections", 84, {f_type=0x65735543, f_bsize=4096, f_blocks=0, f_bfree=0, f_bavail=0, f_files=0, f_ffree=0, f_fsid={0, 0}, f_namelen=255, f_frsize=4096, f_flags=4128}) = 0
stat64("/sys/fs/fuse/connections", {st_mode=S_IFDIR|0755, st_size=0, ...}) = 0
statfs64("/sys/kernel/debug", 84, {f_type=0x64626720, f_bsize=4096, f_blocks=0, f_bfree=0, f_bavail=0, f_files=0, f_ffree=0, f_fsid={0, 0}, f_namelen=255, f_frsize=4096, f_flags=4128}) = 0
stat64("/sys/kernel/debug", {st_mode=S_IFDIR|0700, st_size=0, ...}) = 0
statfs64("/sys/kernel/security", 84, {f_type=0x73636673, f_bsize=4096, f_blocks=0, f_bfree=0, f_bavail=0, f_files=0, f_ffree=0, f_fsid={0, 0}, f_namelen=255, f_frsize=4096, f_flags=4128}) = 0
stat64("/sys/kernel/security", {st_mode=S_IFDIR|0755, st_size=0, ...}) = 0
statfs64("/dev", 84, {f_type=0x1021994, f_bsize=4096, f_blocks=1033006, f_bfree=1033003, f_bavail=1033003, f_files=197227, f_ffree=196785, f_fsid={0, 0}, f_namelen=255, f_frsize=4096, f_flags=4128}) = 0
stat64("/dev", {st_mode=S_IFDIR|0755, st_size=4240, ...}) = 0
open("/etc/fstab", O_RDONLY|O_CLOEXEC)  = 4
fstat64(4, {st_mode=S_IFREG|0644, st_size=989, ...}) = 0
mmap2(NULL, 4096, PROT_READ|PROT_WRITE, MAP_PRIVATE|MAP_ANONYMOUS, -1, 0) = 0xb6a50000
read(4, "# /etc/fstab: static file system"..., 4096) = 989
read(4, "", 4096)                       = 0
close(4)                                = 0
munmap(0xb6a50000, 4096)                = 0
open("/etc/mtab", O_RDONLY|O_CLOEXEC)   = 4
fstat64(4, {st_mode=S_IFREG|0644, st_size=780, ...}) = 0
mmap2(NULL, 4096, PROT_READ|PROT_WRITE, MAP_PRIVATE|MAP_ANONYMOUS, -1, 0) = 0xb6a50000
read(4, "/dev/sda1 / ext4 rw,errors=remou"..., 4096) = 780
read(4, "", 4096)                       = 0
close(4)                                = 0
munmap(0xb6a50000, 4096)                = 0
statfs64("/run", 84, {f_type=0x1021994, f_bsize=4096, f_blocks=207101, f_bfree=206972, f_bavail=206972, f_files=202220, f_ffree=201823, f_fsid={0, 0}, f_namelen=255, f_frsize=4096, f_flags=4138}) = 0
stat64("/run", {st_mode=S_IFDIR|0755, st_size=660, ...}) = 0
statfs64("/run/lock", 84, {f_type=0x1021994, f_bsize=4096, f_blocks=1280, f_bfree=1280, f_bavail=1280, f_files=202220, f_ffree=202214, f_fsid={0, 0}, f_namelen=255, f_frsize=4096, f_flags=4142}) = 0
stat64("/run/lock", {st_mode=S_IFDIR|S_ISVTX|0777, st_size=120, ...}) = 0
statfs64("/run/shm", 84, {f_type=0x1021994, f_bsize=4096, f_blocks=1035503, f_bfree=1035503, f_bavail=1035503, f_files=202220, f_ffree=202219, f_fsid={0, 0}, f_namelen=255, f_frsize=4096, f_flags=4134}) = 0
stat64("/run/shm", {st_mode=S_IFDIR|S_ISVTX|0777, st_size=40, ...}) = 0
statfs64("/run/user", 84, {f_type=0x1021994, f_bsize=4096, f_blocks=25600, f_bfree=25600, f_bavail=25600, f_files=202220, f_ffree=202217, f_fsid={0, 0}, f_namelen=255, f_frsize=4096, f_flags=4142}) = 0
stat64("/run/user", {st_mode=S_IFDIR|0755, st_size=80, ...}) = 0
statfs64("/sys/fs/pstore", 84, {f_type=0x6165676c, f_bsize=4096, f_blocks=0, f_bfree=0, f_bavail=0, f_files=0, f_ffree=0, f_fsid={0, 0}, f_namelen=255, f_frsize=4096, f_flags=4128}) = 0
stat64("/sys/fs/pstore", {st_mode=S_IFDIR|0755, st_size=0, ...}) = 0
statfs64("/sys/fs/cgroup/systemd", 84, {f_type=0x27e0eb, f_bsize=4096, f_blocks=0, f_bfree=0, f_bavail=0, f_files=0, f_ffree=0, f_fsid={0, 0}, f_namelen=255, f_frsize=4096, f_flags=4142}) = 0
stat64("/sys/fs/cgroup/systemd", {st_mode=S_IFDIR|0755, st_size=0, ...}) = 0
statfs64("/data", 84, {f_type="EXT2_SUPER_MAGIC", f_bsize=4096, f_blocks=128981614, f_bfree=93342103, f_bavail=86784459, f_files=32768000, f_ffree=32451931, f_fsid={-1906668704, -244025993}, f_namelen=255, f_frsize=4096, f_flags=4128}) = 0
stat64("/data", {st_mode=S_IFDIR|0775, st_size=4096, ...}) = 0
open("/etc/mtab", O_RDONLY|O_CLOEXEC)   = 4
fstat64(4, {st_mode=S_IFREG|0644, st_size=780, ...}) = 0
mmap2(NULL, 4096, PROT_READ|PROT_WRITE, MAP_PRIVATE|MAP_ANONYMOUS, -1, 0) = 0xb6a50000
read(4, "/dev/sda1 / ext4 rw,errors=remou"..., 4096) = 780
close(4)                                = 0
munmap(0xb6a50000, 4096)                = 0
munmap(0xb638b000, 512000)              = 0
statfs64("/", 84, {f_type="EXT2_SUPER_MAGIC", f_bsize=4096, f_blocks=3063340, f_bfree=708785, f_bavail=547416, f_files=786432, f_ffree=540306, f_fsid={-371423568, -29257012}, f_namelen=255, f_frsize=4096, f_flags=4128}) = 0
stat64("/", {st_mode=S_IFDIR|0755, st_size=4096, ...}) = 0
open("/etc/mtab", O_RDONLY|O_CLOEXEC)   = 4
fstat64(4, {st_mode=S_IFREG|0644, st_size=780, ...}) = 0
mmap2(NULL, 4096, PROT_READ|PROT_WRITE, MAP_PRIVATE|MAP_ANONYMOUS, -1, 0) = 0xb6a50000
read(4, "/dev/sda1 / ext4 rw,errors=remou"..., 4096) = 780
close(4)                                = 0
munmap(0xb6a50000, 4096)                = 0
mmap2(NULL, 8392704, PROT_READ|PROT_WRITE|PROT_EXEC, MAP_PRIVATE|MAP_ANONYMOUS|MAP_STACK, -1, 0) = 0xb5c07000
mprotect(0xb5c07000, 4096, PROT_NONE)   = 0
clone(child_stack=0xb6407424, flags=CLONE_VM|CLONE_FS|CLONE_FILES|CLONE_SIGHAND|CLONE_THREAD|CLONE_SYSVSEM|CLONE_SETTLS|CLONE_PARENT_SETTID|CLONE_CHILD_CLEARTID, parent_tidptr=0xb6407ba8, {entry_number:6, base_addr:0xb6407b40, limit:1048575, seg_32bit:1, contents:0, read_exec_only:0, limit_in_pages:1, seg_not_present:0, useable:1}, child_tidptr=0xb6407ba8) = 13914
select(0, NULL, NULL, NULL, {0, 50000}) = 0 (Timeout)
sched_yield()                           = 0
mmap2(NULL, 2101248, PROT_READ|PROT_WRITE, MAP_PRIVATE|MAP_ANONYMOUS, -1, 0) = 0xb5a06000
--- SIGSEGV {si_signo=SIGSEGV, si_code=SEGV_MAPERR, si_addr=0x2} ---
time(NULL)                              = 1425498940
open("/etc/localtime", O_RDONLY|O_CLOEXEC) = 4
fstat64(4, {st_mode=S_IFREG|0644, st_size=2309, ...}) = 0
fstat64(4, {st_mode=S_IFREG|0644, st_size=2309, ...}) = 0
mmap2(NULL, 4096, PROT_READ|PROT_WRITE, MAP_PRIVATE|MAP_ANONYMOUS, -1, 0) = 0xb6a50000
read(4, "TZif2\0\0\0\0\0\0\0\0\0\0\0\0\0\0\0\0\0\0\10\0\0\0\10\0\0\0\0"..., 4096) = 2309
_llseek(4, -28, [2281], SEEK_CUR)       = 0
read(4, "\nCET-1CEST,M3.5.0,M10.5.0/3\n", 4096) = 28
close(4)                                = 0
munmap(0xb6a50000, 4096)                = 0
write(3, "03/04/2015 20:55:40 ANS0361I DIA"..., 71) = 71
rt_sigaction(SIGABRT, {SIG_DFL, [], SA_RESTORER|SA_STACK|SA_RESTART|SA_INTERRUPT|SA_NODEFER|SA_RESETHAND|SA_SIGINFO|SA_NOCLDSTOP|SA_NOCLDWAIT|0x3fffff8, 0xb770c100}, NULL, 8) = 0
rt_sigprocmask(SIG_UNBLOCK, [ABRT], NULL, 8) = 0
tgkill(13911, 13911, SIGABRT)           = 0
--- SIGABRT {si_signo=SIGABRT, si_code=SI_TKILL, si_pid=13911, si_uid=0} ---
+++ killed by SIGABRT (core dumped) +++
Aborted (core dumped)

A: An option could be that after the mmap2 call the application accessed an address that was previously unmapped by a munmap call. This would also throw a SIGSEGV. But you'll need more than strace to see this, some memory debugger could help you at runtime like valgrind.
From man 2 munmap :

int munmap(void *addr, size_t length);

[...]
The address addr must be a multiple of the page size.  All pages containing a part of the indicated range are unmapped, and subsequent references to these pages will generate SIGSEGV.  It is not an error if the indicated range does not contain any mapped pages.

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Scarus trispinosus és una espècie de peix de la família dels escàrids i de l'ordre dels perciformes.

Morfologia
Els mascles poden assolir els 35,5 cm de longitud total.

Distribució geogràfica
És un endemisme del Brasil.

Referències

Bibliografia
 Cuvier, G. & A. Valenciennes. 1840. Histoire naturelle des poissons. Tome quatorzième. Suite du livre seizième. Labroïdes. Livre dix-septième. Des Malacoptérygiens. Hist. Nat. Poiss. v. 14: i-xxii + 2 pp. + 1-464 + 4 pp., Pls. 389-420.

 Moura, R.L., J.L. de Figueiredo i I. Sazima, 2001. A new parrotfish (Scaridae) from Brazil, and revalidation of Sparisoma amplum (Ranzani, 1842), Sparisoma frondosum (Agassiz, 1831), Sparisoma axillare (Steindachner, 1878) and Scarus trispinosus Valenciennes, 1840. Bull. Mar. Sci. 68(3):505-524.

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We are pleased to invite you to one of the oldest and most beautiful cities of Belarus – Brest, a large industrial, cultural and sports center of our country. Visitors are attracted here not only by historical monuments but also by green parks and gardens, new light districts, original sport complexes, various museums, magnificent temples, as well as the warmth and hospitality of the residents of Brest.
The memorial complex "Brest Hero Fortress", opened on September 25, 1971 and immortalized the heroic deed of the garrison. The fortress was originally built as a military objective at the beginning of the XIXth century by the decision of Russian Emperor Nicholas I. The defenders of the Brest stronghold fought in its forts from the first hours of World War II during more than a month.
TheArchaeologicalMuseum "Berestye" is located on Volyn fortification of the Brest Fortress. It has found its shelter under a special dome over the excavation of 1000 sguare meters.
TheCityHistoryMuseumwasopenedin 1998. The permanent exhibition contains rare items and documents. The museum settled down in an old mansion.
The Museum of Railway Equipment situated the open air on the site, it was opened in 2002, it has 50 old cars and locomotives of the early XXth century. The oldest exhibit is the staff car of 1915; the most legendary one is the locomotive of F. Dzerzhynski. Allexhibitsareintheworkingcondition.
The Regional Museum of Local History was founded in 1950. Do you want to see the original documents signed by TadeushKostsyushko? And a casket with 58 rubies? What about ancient boratynkas (the first coins minted in Belarus)?Thencomehere! The Museum of the Saved Artistic Values. The exhibition has about 300 works of art and antiques , the Brest Customs confiscated them when they were tried to be exported abroad illegally.
Sovetskaya Street in Brest is informally called the Arbat, it happened so not only because of its pedestrian status: here, as in Moskow, you can hear the live sound of the guitar, accordion, saxophone, solo performances of your favorite ageless hits. 17 lanterns have been lit every night by hand since 2009.


BEAUTIFULLY APPOINTED FIVE BEDROOM BRICK CENTER HALL COLONIAL SITUATED ON A PROFESSIONALLY MANICURED, FENCED IN PROPERTY WITH CUSTOMIZED POOL ON A CUL DE SAC. GRAND ENTRY FOYER FLANKED BY SUN DRENCHED FORMAL LIVING ROOM TO THE RIGHT & ELEGANT FORMAL DINING ROOM TO THE LEFT WITH BUTLER'S PANTRY. CHEF'S DELIGHT KITCHEN WITH TWO SEATING AREAS OPENS TO FAMILY ROOM/FPL WITH VIEWS OF THE LUSH LANDSCAPE. POWDER ROOM, LAUNDRY ROOM, & PRIVATE OFFICE/GUEST ROOM. ACCESS TO A 4 CAR GARAGE COMPLETE THIS LEVEL. SECOND FLOOR FEATURES ROMANTIC MASTER SUITE W PARISIAN FLAIR OVERLOOKING THE POOL/PROPERTY W 3 WALK IN CLOSETS, OPULENT SPA-LIKE MASTER BATH, FOUR ADDITIONAL ENSUITE WELL SIZED BEDROOMS. LOWER LEVEL OFFERS THE PERFECT PARTY ROOM WITH MOVIE THEATER, REC ROOM, GYM, OFFICE/GUEST ROOM, & FULL BATH. HARDWOOD FLOORS THU-OUT. YOU ARE LIVING LARGE! FULL HOUSE GENERATOR. TAX APPEAL IN PROGRESS!


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Charles Lollar (born June 22, 1971) is an American businessman and Republican Party politician. A former Marine Corps officer, he was the Republican nominee for Maryland's 5th congressional district in 2010, losing to Democratic incumbent Steny Hoyer. After coming third in the Republican primary for Governor of Maryland in the 2014 election, he ran for the Charles County Board of Commissioners, losing to Democratic Commissioner Ken Robinson.

Career
Lollar served in the Marine Corps from 1997 to 2003. He was deployed to the Balkans from March through October 1999 as part of Operation Joint Endeavor. Leaving active duty in July 2003, he joined the reserves and served as an intelligence officer at Headquarters Marine Corps. He was then general manager for facility services corporation Cintas. As of July 2014, he works as a budgeting and political consultant for government contractor Blackson Arrow.

Political campaigns
In his first political campaign, which took place in 2004, Lollar lost a bid for the Gwinnett County, Georgia school board.

Lollar, a Tea Party Republican, subsequently moved to Maryland and served as Chair of the Charles County Republican Central Committee. He planned to run for Governor of Maryland in the 2010 election, but was prevented from doing so by the state's requirement that a candidate must have been registered to vote in Maryland for five years. Instead, he sought the Republican nomination to challenge Democratic incumbent Steny Hoyer in Maryland's 5th congressional district. Lollar won the Republican primary in September 2010 with 58% of the vote. In the general election, Hoyer was re-elected with 64.3% of the vote to Lollar's 34.6%.

Lollar subsequently became the director of the Maryland chapter of Americans for Prosperity, the head of the PAC New Day Maryland, spoke at Second Amendment and anti-tax rallies and served as a delegate to the 2012 Republican National Convention.

On September 2, 2013, Lollar announced he was running for the Republican nomination for Governor of Maryland in the 2014 election at an event in Mechanicsville. He raised $65,000 during the whole of 2013 and reported $5,700 cash-on-hand at the end of the year. On February 24, 2014, Lollar announced that his running mate was Kenneth R. Timmerman, an investigative reporter, conservative activist and the Republican nominee for Maryland's 8th congressional district in 2012.

In the primary held on June 24, 2014, Lollar finished third out of the four candidates with 15.5% of the vote, behind Larry Hogan and David R. Craig, who received 43% and 29.1%, respectively, but ahead of Ron George, who received 12.4%.

After his defeat, Lollar announced he would seek the district 1 seat on the Charles County Board of Commissioners, replacing fellow Republican J.T. Crawford on the ballot, who had withdrawn because of work and family commitments. He faced incumbent Democratic Commissioner Ken Robinson in the general election. Lollar, using money left over from his gubernatorial campaign, outspent Robinson and promised to freeze taxes without affecting services, though he offered no specifics as to how he would accomplish this. Lollar was defeated by Robinson by 19,112 votes (42.7%) to 25,467 (57%).

Personal life
Lollar and his wife, Rosha, have four daughters. They live in Newburg, Maryland.

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Bay City, Michigan Bay City, MichiganThe city of Bay City, Michigan, is located near the Saginaw Bay at the juncture of two major freeways - U.S. 10 and I-75. Bay City has been a center of commerce, industry, government and culture and is a major recreation and entertainment center, approximately 120 miles north of Detroit. Home to 4 Draw Bridges, Shopping, Museums and a Historic District. Henry Ford Museum, Michigan Henry Ford Museum, MichiganThis is the place for you to explore and discover about America's most innovative and greatest inventions. If you love cars you will enjoy going through the Presidential Limousines exhibit and if you enjoy everything about airplanes and things that fly you will adore the Heroes of the Sky exhibit. Ludington, Michigan Ludington, MichiganLudington Michigan sits on the shores of Lake Michigan and is home to the S.S. Badger. Home to two Lighthouses, Maritime history, the Ludington State Park, many restaurants, shopping, live music, and much more! Events happen year round, you can always find something fun to do. Mackinac Island, Michigan Mackinac Island, MichiganFor centuries, visitors have found this national landmark to be the ideal vacation spot. No cars. No chain hotels. Just world-famous Mackinac Island Fudge, historic Fort Mackinac, unique shopping and diverse dining. Unforgettable sunsets, awe-inspiring sunrises and active nightlife. Munising & Pictured Rocks , Michigan Munising & Pictured Rocks , MichiganSandstone cliffs, beaches, sand dunes, waterfalls, inland lakes, deep forest, and wild shoreline beckon you to visit Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The power of Lake Superior shapes the park's coastal features and affects every ecosystem, creating a unique landscape to explore. Hiking, camping, sightseeing, and four-season outdoor opportunities abound. Petoskey, Michigan Petoskey, MichiganDowntown Petoskey, Michigan is one of the most treasured downtowns in the United States. Nestled on the shores of Little Traverse Bay on Lake Michigan, residents and tourists enjoy over 170 unique shops and fine restaurants in the famous Gaslight Shopping District. The downtown area of Petoskey, Michigan serves as a hub for restorers from Bay Harbor, Bay View, Harbor Springs, Walloon Lake, and the surrounding Emmet County region. Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes, Michigan Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes, MichiganSleeping Bear Dunes is as old as continental ice sheets and as young as the 1970 Establishment Act that set aside the Lakeshore for preservation of the natural resources and for public use. The most prominent features, and those for which the park is named, are the perched dunes above Lake Michigan. These immense sand dunes are "perched" atop the already towering headlands that are glacial moraines. 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The city of Bay City, Michigan, is located near the Saginaw Bay at the juncture of two major freeways - U.S. 10 and I-75. Bay City has been a center of commerce, industry, government and culture and is a major recreation and entertainment center, approximately 120 miles north of Detroit. Home to 4 Draw Bridges, Shopping, Museums and a Historic District.
This is the place for you to explore and discover about America's most innovative and greatest inventions. If you love cars you will enjoy going through the Presidential Limousines exhibit and if you enjoy everything about airplanes and things that fly you will adore the Heroes of the Sky exhibit.
Ludington Michigan sits on the shores of Lake Michigan and is home to the S.S. Badger. Home to two Lighthouses, Maritime history, the Ludington State Park, many restaurants, shopping, live music, and much more! Events happen year round, you can always find something fun to do.
For centuries, visitors have found this national landmark to be the ideal vacation spot. No cars. No chain hotels. Just world-famous Mackinac Island Fudge, historic Fort Mackinac, unique shopping and diverse dining. Unforgettable sunsets, awe-inspiring sunrises and active nightlife.
Munising & Pictured Rocks
Sandstone cliffs, beaches, sand dunes, waterfalls, inland lakes, deep forest, and wild shoreline beckon you to visit Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The power of Lake Superior shapes the park's coastal features and affects every ecosystem, creating a unique landscape to explore. Hiking, camping, sightseeing, and four-season outdoor opportunities abound.
Downtown Petoskey, Michigan is one of the most treasured downtowns in the United States. Nestled on the shores of Little Traverse Bay on Lake Michigan, residents and tourists enjoy over 170 unique shops and fine restaurants in the famous Gaslight Shopping District. The downtown area of Petoskey, Michigan serves as a hub for restorers from Bay Harbor, Bay View, Harbor Springs, Walloon Lake, and the surrounding Emmet County region.
Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes
Sleeping Bear Dunes is as old as continental ice sheets and as young as the 1970 Establishment Act that set aside the Lakeshore for preservation of the natural resources and for public use. The most prominent features, and those for which the park is named, are the perched dunes above Lake Michigan. These immense sand dunes are "perched" atop the already towering headlands that are glacial moraines.
Duluth's Aerial Lift Bridge rises more than 20 times each day for boats-and skyscraper-size ships-traveling between Lake Superior and Duluth Harbor. No matter how many times you see it, the scene never gets old.
Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park
Around 1900, a forward-thinking farmer bought up the dying town of Forestville and patiently waited for the state to recognize what he had saved. Today, interpreters chat with visitors in this beautifully resurrected pioneer town (120 miles south of Saint Paul). The village shares a park with Minnesota's longest cave, open for tours in the summer.
More than 40 million people visit the Mall of America, 10 miles south of Minneapolis, each year. The nation's biggest mall has more than 500 stores, dozens of restaurants, an indoor amusement park, an aquarium and a butterfly garden.
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Hosting more than 700,000 visitors a year, the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) has a wide range of art and attractions, all with free admission to explore. The collection at Mia features more than 89,000 artworks, and the permanent and temporary exhibits span everything from American modernism to ancient artifacts from around the world.
North Shore Scenic Drive
The North Shore Scenic Drive near Duluth follows the north shore of Lake Superior from Duluth to Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. Along this route are many of the top state parks in Minnesota, including Split Rock Lighthouse, Tettegouche, and Grand Portage State Park.
Door County
Known for its picturesque coastal towns, specialty shops, fish boils, cherry and apple orchards and scenic beauty, Door County is often referred to as the "Cape Cod of the Midwest."
Fargo, North Dakota and Moorhead, Minnesota are sister cities of the Red River Valley. Fargo is the largest community in North Dakota and Moorhead borders it along the Minnesota side. Running through the two communities and acting as a natural boundary is the Red River of the North. Fargo is the eastern-most point of US 10.
Discover Green Bay's signature annual events to concerts, exhibits and family-friendly festivals happening all year round. Plan your getaway to Greater Green Bay around some of the top can't miss events.
La Crosse enjoys a glorious setting along the Mississippi River. Board a paddle wheeler for a sightseeing cruise or drive to the observation deck atop Grandad Bluff. This bike-friendly destination offers challenging trails and paddling adventures.
Madison, Wisconsin is known as a don't-miss destination because of its amazing attractions. Whether you're here to visit the Capitol building, visit the UW-Madison campus or spend time on our lakes, we have a never-ending list of things to do. – Destination Madison
Thousands of visitors are drawn here each year to explore the USS Cobia World War II submarine, tour Rogers Street Fishing Village to view relics of famous shipwrecks, or sail across Lake Michigan on the S. S. Badger. We love company and invite you to explore 20 miles of spectacular Lake Michigan shoreline. From the pristine coastline with its stunning parks and beaches and marinas, to historic downtowns and outdoor band concerts, Manitowoc-Two Rivers is a maritime treasure to visit as well as a wonderful place to live.
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NASCAR driver, and the driver is from a different species altogether. Here, you will not see on the average high-performance drive cars in the seat, but the real professionals who know more about leadership from the General Command coach so, what is and what kind of training to become a NASCAR driver?
As in other professional sports, NASCAR driver very tough competition. In fact, most of the drivers behind the wheel for a long time here. Some people even start the race, it's just a race cart adolescents, as well as other races run in the family.
To become a NASCAR driver, you just do not get behind the wheel of high-performance cars, and began to drive away, but it requires a lot of training both physically and mentally. We must remember that a NASCAR race car, and driving is not like driving a regular car on Sunday afternoon.
May look easy, but there are a lot of physical and mental stress, NASCAR driver after the game. Should NASCAR racers be able to think and act quickly to different situations. For example, you should know that the car around them, they should be able to know how to do, to take the lead role in the maintenance.
In addition, you should know what the situation is any problems on the road, such as an accident or mechanical failure in their cars. They must also be a team player. In motorsport pit-stop strategy. Even when the driver is driving, they need to get a hole, at the expense of the interests of its leaders, to get an advantage over another car.
In addition, you also need to consider the high percentage of carbon monoxide can get in the driver's compartment. This may lead to confusion, which led to the judgment of the part of the driver. This is why the mental conditioning is very important.
The high-speed NASCAR race leads to a lot of pressure on the rider's body. Drivers still affect with the body of the driver of a G-force fighter pilot during the flight experience must be constant G forces of physical preparation, and experience that should be able to handle the situation.
So, if you think that NASCAR driver is very simple, you need to know how to drive a car, you may want to think twice. If you want to become a NASCAR driver, you must also remember that all things, because it is just a small part of what goes NASCAR driver in the game.