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uOttawa to implement recommendations of Task Force on Respect and Equality
The University of Ottawa has announced that it will adopt the 11 recommendations made by its Task Force on Respect and Equality in an effort to change attitudes, beliefs, and behaviours associated with sexual violence. The Task Force, launched in March 2014, based its recommendations on extensive consultations with members of the university community as well as with external experts and other postsecondary institutions. The report recommends that uOttawa's leadership demonstrate its commitment to the recommendations through their participation in mandatory training. Furthermore, it recommends that the university adopt of an explicit statement of values; implement of a new sexual violence policy and protocol; deliver prevention and response training to various groups, including all student athletes, all full-time coaching staff, all residence Community Advisors, and all new faculty; implement a campus-wide education program; collect and publish relevant data; and mandate a gender audit of Sports Services and training for student athletes and full-time coaching staff. "The findings of the Task Force are clear: we have work to do. We are committed to taking action and will immediately begin implementing all the recommendations in the Task Force report," said uOttawa President Allan Rock. uOttawa News Release | Full Report
CAUT report says uManitoba economics department violated academic freedom
The Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) has released the results of an investigation into the economics department at the University of Manitoba. CAUT says that its investigation found "serious violations of academic freedom" and describes the climate in the department as "corrosive and dysfunctional." CAUT had launched the investigation following allegations that the department had sought to stifle views and approaches that ran contrary to mainstream economics. The report found that "decisions and activities within the department cumulatively constituted violations of academic freedom by producing an environment within which the scholarship of heterodox colleagues was undermined." CAUT says that its evidence showed that "heterodox" faculty and graduate students were treated poorly and that the department tried to reassign courses to department members with more orthodox views. The report recommends an external review of uManitoba's graduate and undergraduate economics programs, and that the department commit to allowing all views to be held and expressed. CAUT News Release | Winnipeg Free Press | Full Report
Postscript: February 2, 2015
University of Manitoba President David Barnard has described a recent Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) report on the school's economics department as "inherently flawed." "I have serious issues with this undertaking, both from a jurisdictional and a process perspective," Barnard said on Friday. "The report is deeply flawed in numerous ways that compel the University of Manitoba to look more closely and seriously at the full implications of this matter, legal and otherwise." He also noted that CAUT has no formal relationship to or standing within the university, and expressed his confidence in the department's leadership. Economics faculty members Ryan Compton and Janice Compton also challenged the report, sharing a blog post that describes many of its points as "inaccurate and misleading." The report, they say, is the result of CAUT not having access to critical documents and not speaking to most faculty members. "The report is based on the opinions of a small minority of the department who agreed to the investigation. That the CAUT released such an obviously biased, one-sided report should raise questions and outrage from all of us whose union dues are being spent to fund such activities," they said. Winnipeg Free Press
NS Supreme Court says NS Barristers' Society cannot deny accreditation to TWU grads
The Nova Scotia Supreme Court has ruled that the province's Barristers' Society cannot refuse accreditation to graduates of Trinity Western University's law school over TWU's community covenant. "People have the right to attend a private religious university that imposes a religiously based code of conduct," said Judge Jamie Campbell in his 139-page decision. In his ruling, Campbell also said that "requiring a person to give up that right in order to get his or her professional education recognized is an infringement of religious freedom." A TWU spokesperson said, "this decision is important not only to TWU's effort to launch a school of law, but we also believe it sets an extremely valuable precedent in protection of freedoms for all religious communities and people of faith in Canada." Tilly Pillay, President of the Barristers' Society, said that "we are analyzing the decision and will review it with our legal counsel before we can determine what the next steps might be." TWU has also challenged a decision by the Law Society of British Columbia not to accredit graduates. The BC government withdrew its support of the school last month, pending the outcome of various court challenges. TWU News Release | Vancouver Sun (CP)
Fanshawe announces expansion to fitness and wellness facility
Fanshawe College has announced plans to expand its London campus' health and wellness facilities in order to meet the needs of a growing student population. The new facility will offer flexible fitness spaces for cardio, strength, and group fitness classes, as well as space for massage therapy and other wellness services; the Fowler Kennedy Sports Medicine Clinic; a pharmacy; and a juice bar. "With the growth of the College and an increased focus on fitness and wellness, this facility will be one more asset to ensure Fanshawe offers a premier college learning and student life experience," said Fanshawe President Peter Devlin. The expansion is being made possible in part by a $24 M contribution made by the Fanshawe Student Union to the college's $100 M "Remarkable" fundraising campaign. Fanshawe News Release
uToronto welcomes record number of female first-year engineering students
The University of Toronto has announced that this year it has welcomed a record number of female first-year students into its engineering programs, reportedly making it the only engineering school in Ontario with a female first-year enrolment of more than 30%. uToronto's engineering undergraduate population now includes more than 25% female students, eclipsing the Canadian and American averages of 18.9% and 19.9%, respectively. The Faculty credits a targeted recruitment campaign with improving the proportion of female students from 21.3% just 6 years ago. Dean Cristina Amon described the engineering program as "a rich environment for talented, bright women to become engineering leaders ... This achievement is encouraging as we continue our proactive efforts to foster diversity within the Faculty, among universities, and across the engineering profession." uToronto News Release
Langara unveils new coat of arms
Governor General David Johnston was on hand on Wednesday as Langara College unveiled its new coat of arms. The ceremony was the culmination of a process that began in 2009, when Langara applied to the Canadian Heraldic Authority (CHA) for a grant of armorial bearings. Following consultations with members of the campus community as well as with representatives of the Musqueam First Nation, the college arrived at a design that includes features such as the school's falcon mascot and a bed of river grass, symbolizing that the college is located on unceded Musqueam territory. "In the creation of our Coat of Arms we looked to our roots, our culture, and our values. With our new heraldry we honour the land on which the college resides and we celebrate Langara as a symbolic compass for students, guiding their studies and careers as they discover their pathways to success," said President Lane Trotter. Langara News Release
Various groups say loss of long-form census has been extremely damaging
Researchers working with the results of the voluntary survey that replaced Canada's long-form census say that the data is severely lacking. Charles Beach, a professor emeritus of economics at Queen's University, said that the shift has "inhibited research into inequality and identifying winners and losers in economic growth, research into understanding the national problems of the have-nots in the economy, and research into how to best provision local government services." Representatives of cities and municipalities have also decried the change, saying that the loss of the long-form census has made it difficult to identify income-inequality trends, housing needs, population demographics, and the effectiveness of service delivery. The new survey has also led to significant information gaps around unemployment levels among First Nations people living on reserve. Organizations including the Canadian Association of University Teachers and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce have called for the return of the long form census; the House of Commons is expected to vote on a bill to that effect next week. Globe and Mail
uSherbrooke, YorkU among world's greenest universities
6 Canadian universities are among the 100 greenest in the world, according to this year's Universitas Indonesia (UI) GreenMetric Rankings. Université de Sherbrooke was the top Canadian institution at 14th overall, followed by York University at 35th. Concordia University was ranked 46th, McMaster University 66th, the University of Victoria 84th, and Carleton University 97th. The rankings are derived from institutions' scores in 6 categories, including waste management, water usage, transportation, and energy and climate change mitigation. In total, 360 universities from 62 countries were ranked, up from 301 universities last year. The University of Nottingham (UK) took top spot, followed by University College Cork (IE) and Nottingham Trent University (UK). This marks the fifth year in which UI has released its rankings. Full Rankings | YorkU News Release
Anonymous social networking platforms offer new arena for campus bullying
Social networks that facilitate anonymous commenting are providing new channels for bullying and other forms of abuse. An article in The Chronicle of Higher Education shares the story of 3 faculty members at Eastern Michigan University who were the subject of a series of offensive Yik Yak posts, shared anonymously among their students during a lecture. While other institutions are dealing with similar problems, in this case it became a labour dispute: while the university said it was logistically and legally impossible to track down the students who posted the comments, the faculty union sought reassurances that its members would be protected from online harassment. Professors have asked the university to determine the identities of the students who made the offensive posts; however, the company behind Yik Yak generally will not release such information unless it receives a difficult-to-obtain court order. The Chronicle of Higher Education (Subscription Required)
LinkedIn data helps UCSD enhance its alumni relations efforts
US institutions are taking a data-driven approach to enhance alumni relations, turning to LinkedIn in particular to help improve engagement. LinkedIn offers colleges and universities the ability to create hubs for alumni outreach, providing institutions with a way to access information about their graduates as well as a means to build stronger relationships with the companies for which alumni work. LinkedIn's tools can also help colleges and universities to learn more about graduate career trajectories, producing valuable insights for recruiting purposes. This new approach has led to significant change for some institutions, including the University of California, San Diego, which used LinkedIn to capture information on 92,000 alumni it had not previously been able to track. The insights gleaned from LinkedIn have also led to structural change within the university. Based on what it learned, UCSD decided to move its career development services office to the alumni relations office. "The old models of alumni relations don't work," said UCSD's Associate Vice-Chancellor for Advancement Armin Afsahi. "We have to be a data-driven, intelligence-oriented organization to create the engagement and value." New York Times


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India took control of their Cricket World Cup semi-final against New Zealand, who were 211-5 when rain brought a halt to proceedings in the 47th over.
The Black Caps won the toss and elected to bat first, but they toiled to 27-1 in the powerplay before Kane Williamson (67) at least attempted to push their innings on.
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Windies bowling legend Roberts not a fan of Holder captaincy
West Indies fast bowling legend Andy Roberts has blasted the captaincy of Jason Holder following a disappointing showing at the recently concluded ICC World Cup in England.
The regional team was tipped by a few pundits and fans to be capable of causing issues for the more fancied teams at the tournament but failed to live up to expectations.
The same could be said for the 27-year-old Holder who headed into the tournament in a rich vein of form but failed to deliver a telling performance. In his opinion, Roberts believes one of the biggest issues the team faced during the tournament was a lack of organisation and leadership.
"I don't think too much of Jason Holder's captaincy. He speaks well, but in terms of tactics on the field, I think he is found wanting and I don't think he has the backroom staff. They weren't experienced enough to help him so you have to look at a number of reasons why we did not go further in the tournament," Roberts said in a radio interview.
"They had no plans because you had to have plan A, B, and then plan C; but their only plan was to bowl short and it showed throughout the entire tournament that they felt they could win based on the amount of – I can't say fast bowlers – the amount of people they had with long run-ups and no head," he added.
Dhoni to be dropped for India, Windies tour - reports
India legend Mahendra Singh Dhoni is not expected to travel to the Caribbean for the team's tour against the West Indies.
According to reports, the team has opted to groom new wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant after Dhoni came under criticism for his performance during the ICC World Cup.
"MS [Dhoni] will not go to the West Indies," a source with knowledge of the situation told Times Now News said.
"Going forward, he will not travel with the team within India or overseas as the first-choice wicketkeeper. Rishabh Pant will take over and there will be a grooming window for him until he settles down," he added.
"During this time, MS will help in the transition. For all you know, he could be part of the 15 but not part of the 11. This team needs a guiding hand on multiple fronts and wishing MS away is clearly unhealthy."
The tour will include 3 T20 Internationals, 3 ODIs and 2 test matches in the Caribbean. The tour kicks off with the T20 internationals on August 3 and carries on until September 3, which marks the fifth day of the second test match.
Gower backs Jason Roy Test call-up: He is a real talent
Former England captain David Gower supports the decision to hand Jason Roy a Test call-up with the Ashes looming.
After starring at the top of the order in his country's victorious Cricket World Cup campaign, Roy was named in England's Test squad for the first time on Wednesday, as part of a 13-man party to face Ireland at Lord's next week.
The 28-year-old Surrey batsman, who averages 38 in first-class cricket, now looks certain to open in the first Test against Australia, starting on August 1, having earned selection through his excellent form in limited-overs cricket.
Gower told Omnisport: "Detractors will say that Jason Roy's first-class career has been nothing like his one-day international career. I put something out on Twitter weeks ago now saying 'the talent this man is, can we not adapt him to Test cricket?'
"There are people like David Warner who have successfully become great Test players having been one-day players; there are people like Rohit Sharma who will never play a Test match for India again despite the fact he's just got five hundreds in the World Cup, so it doesn't work for everyone.
"But we [England] don't have particularly great alternatives. My view is that if it works it will be fantastic. If it takes a while to get going, or if it takes him a while to learn the ropes of being a Test match player, then actually we're no worse off than we are at the moment.
"I would happily endorse him as a real talent, who with a bit of luck and hard work could knuckle down to it."
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Nebraska homeowners who have discovered the joy of relaxing and entertaining in their backyards are often considering the next enhancement they can add to their outdoor space. Adding a pergola to your deck or outdoor space comes with a lot of benefits. We're known for installing elite custom decks in Omaha, but we can also build you a custom pergola. Let's take a look at how a pergola can improve your outdoor living space.
If you already have a deck or patio, one of the reasons you probably added it was to extend your outdoor living space. If you've been enjoying it, you might have found that during particular weather extremes it becomes uncomfortable to use. A pergola allows you to use your deck no matter what the weather is doing. It protects you from harsh sun rays in the middle of Summer and can keep the snow away in Winter. You can even outfit a pergola with retractable shade covers for more shade when you want it, and less when you don't.
A pergola can become the focal point for your outdoor living space. They can provide support for everything from chandeliers and ceiling fans to small speakers, strings of lights, and even fabric. Your only limit is your imagination. If you find yourself entertaining family and friends, or just enjoy spending time outdoors, a pergola is a great addition.
Your pergola will be custom built with cedar wood. Cedar is a good choice for pergolas because of its natural insect resistance. It's a beautiful wood that looks great right from the sawmill. If you leave it untreated, it will turn to a soft gray, or you can seal it to hold its color.
If adding a pergola to your deck or patio sounds good then give us a call or stop by our showroom. We can show you a large portfolio of our completed pergolas and give you an idea about design options.
This entry was posted in Custom Decks Omaha and tagged custom deck builder, custom deck builder omaha, pergola omaha, pergolas on April 22, 2019 by Decks, Decks and More Decks.
A new elite deck adds tons of value to your lifestyle. Not only that, but investing in a new deck adds value to your home. Decks are typically in the top three for return on investment. Compared to an addition or attic, building a deck costs a lot less, but provides one of the top ROI's of any remodel project. According to Remodeling Magazine's Cost vs. Value Report, a homeowner can recoup an average return of 80% on a new deck. A family room addition averages only 69%. We've built plenty of custom decks in Omaha over the years, and have seen what it can do for resale value.
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Making your deck easy to access helps improve its value. A deck that can be accessed from the first-floor kitchen or living room is a lot more impressive to people than a deck built off a master bedroom on the second floor. Kitchen access is desirable because it makes it easy to bring food and other items in and out when you're entertaining family and guests.
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This entry was posted in Custom Decks Omaha and tagged custom deck builder, custom deck contractor, custom decks omaha on March 31, 2019 by Decks, Decks and More Decks.
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This entry was posted in Custom Decks Omaha and tagged AZEK omaha, custom deck builder, custom decks omaha on February 16, 2017 by Decks, Decks and More Decks.
At Decks, Decks and More Decks, we strive to provide Omaha homeowners with beautiful, quality custom decks. Our longevity and experience in the deck building industry partnered with our quality, low-maintenance deck materials make this a reality. But on top of these things lies our customer service and our diligence in making sure Omaha homeowners are an integral part of the custom deck building process.
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This entry was posted in Custom Decks Omaha and tagged custom deck builder, custom deck contractor, custom deck omaha, low-maintenance deck on March 11, 2015 by Decks, Decks and More Decks.
As summer approaches in Omaha, cabin fever is setting in and thoughts of outdoor entertaining and fun come to mind. At Decks, Decks and More Decks, it's our goal to provide Omaha homeowners a place for families to enjoy the outdoors together; making summer entertainment easy and beautiful.
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This entry was posted in Custom Decks Omaha and tagged custom deck builder, custom deck omaha, custom pool deck omaha on March 3, 2015 by Decks, Decks and More Decks.


The Victorian ALP's brief and furtive selection process for a new candidate to replace retiring Senator Stephen Conroy highlights the urgent need for ordinary party members to have a vote in picking Labor Senate candidates, three ALP reform groups say.
Open Labor, the Independents and Local Labor pointed out that ordinary members played no role in the preselection, they were given no information about the range of candidates, and no chance to discuss and compare candidates' views on policy or the direction of the party.
The three groups called on delegates to the party's November State Conference to vote for giving ordinary members a 50 per cent say in selecting Senate candidates via a statewide secret ballot - a vital step toward a more democratic, and open ALP whose candidates are more representative of the party and the community.
On Thursday night the state party's Public Office Selection Committee, which has 100 per cent of the vote for Senate candidates and which is controlled by the Right and Left factions, chose Kimberley Kitching to replace Senator Conroy in the number one spot on the Victorian Senate ticket.
Open Labor, the Independents and Local Labor are not objecting to the choice of any particular individual but to a process that locks out ordinary members.
An open meeting of ALP members last week unanimously called upon ALP reform groups to launch a campaign to ensure a vote for ordinary Labor members in the preselection of Victorian Senate and Upper House Labor candidates. The meeting urged ALP branches to move a motion before State Conference supporting this position.
Independents spokesperson Eric Dearricott said that the Senate should house Labor's best policy thinkers but the party for years had failed to provide a transparent preselection process that ensured the best people were chosen.
For more information about the campaign, or to invite a speaker to your branch, contact Tom Bentley (Open Labor) on 0400 930 525, Gavin Ryan (Local Labor) on 0403 336 829 or Eric Dearricott (Independents) 0419 357 192.


If you don't know about the role a mortgage broker can play in the process of getting you a mortgage, you could be leaving thousands of dollars on the table. While a bank can provide you with the select products they offer, a Coquitlam Mortgage Broker can provide you with more choice. This is because they have access to hundreds of different mortgage products available on the market.
As mentioned above, mortgage brokers have access to many different rates and lenders. These rates may not be advertised widely, but are significantly lower than those advertised by the large banks or credit unions.
Many lenders' rates and mortgages can only be accessed through a mortgage broker. Choosing to get a mortgage through a bank can mean choosing harsher prepayment penalties for breaking your mortgage as well as a higher interest rate.
As mortgage brokers have access to more lenders, they're able to find a lender and design a mortgage that is suited to your unique needs. Ultimately, our goal is to create a mortgage that will work for you. You will have peace of mind knowing that you're getting the best mortgage.
Mortgage brokers are completely independent – our job is to work with you and for you. We operate on commission and are paid by the lenders who grant you your mortgage. As mortgage brokers depend on referrals, it's in their best interest to serve you the best they can.
Do you usually have difficulty setting aside time to go into your bank branch (especially during bank hours)? A Coquitlam mortgage broker can come to you and discuss all of the mortgage options available. You can take as long as you need to ask questions and you have the opportunity to develop a real relationship with your broker.
As with any service, you should always do your due diligence in order to find the right Coquitlam Mortgage Broker for you. Get recommendations from friends and family, look at online reviews, and don't be afraid to ask a borrower for references.
Whether you are purchasing your first home, refinancing, renewing, switching lenders or purchasing a revenue/vacation property, a Coquitlam Mortgage Broker can provide you with professional unbiased advice.


Maryland's Data Center Energy Efficiency Grant (DCEEG) was named as a finalist for a 2018 Global Data Center Award, presented by DatacenterDynamics, an international business-to-business media and publishing company. Maryland's DCEEG was selected from over 200 global entries as a finalist in the Industry Initiative of the Year category.
Launched in October of 2016 by the Maryland Energy Administration, the DCEEG was the first of its kind program in the U.S. advocating energy efficiency measures for data centers from a state energy office. This program improves the energy efficiency of data centers and builds the public/private relationship.
DCEEG Program Manager Rory Spangler and his wife Rachel at the Data Center Dynamics 2018 Industry Initiative of the Year awards.
Congratulations to the University of East London for winning the award this year for their EURECA project. EURECA project provides tailored solutions to help identify the cost saving opportunities whilst signposting the environmental impact of procurement choices in data centers. To read more about EURECA and their work, click here.
Applications for the current cycle of the DCEEG are due December 22, 2018. To apply now, click here.


include (sic) option in predictive text – Welcome to PadKeys Support!
We will start with adding some "i.e." recognition at least.
In addition to the "×", maybe preload the dictionary such that "ie" maps to "i.e."? That would resolve the single biggest instance of "I" autospelling being problematic.
And/or look for "initial words" to put in the dictionary: ideally, after I type "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." a few times, I should then be able to type "SHIELD" and see "S.H.I.E.L.D." as one of the options.
Finally: please consider having the "undo" button undo dictionary changes as well as typing. One of my pet peeves is that once I've used that "×" to break the link with a blue word, there's no easy way to say "oops; I didn't want to do that".
This sounds pretty good, at least for the 'X'. Tapping other suggestions besides the blue one will already affect the future presentation of choices, just not in the drastic all-or-none way the 'X' does. So I'm not sure if it would be beneficial to change the behavior for all taps.
How about changing the behavior of the "×"? Tap it to cancel the autocorrect this time only, or hold it to cancel the autocorrect from now on.
If you do this, consider adding similar functionality to the other words: that is, holding a word causes it to become the recommended choice in the future. That is, "tap" means "do this just this once", while press-and-hold means "do this from now on".


(Reuters) - Zlatan Ibrahimovic is not yet done with Major League Soccer (MLS), as the Los Angeles Galaxy said on Tuesday the Swedish striker agreed to return to the club for another season.
Ibrahimovic, who joined the Galaxy in March after leaving Premier League side Manchester United, enjoyed an impressive debut season in North America and was named MLS Newcomer of the Year.
But the 37-year-old Swede, the subject of rumors linking him to a transfer to AC Milan, felt he had more to prove in MLS after failing to lead his Galaxy side to the playoffs and so agreed to return to the club as a Designated Player.
"I'm not finished yet with the MLS," Ibrahimovic said in a video provided by the Galaxy. "I started good, I did good but I am still not satisfied for the outcome.
The prolific goal scorer became the latest high-profile player to join MLS in the latter part of his career following the likes of David Beckham, Steven Gerrard, Thierry Henry and Frank Lampard.
Former England captain Beckham won the MLS Cup twice after joining Galaxy in 2007 and became an iconic figure for the growth of the game in a country hooked on more traditional American sports like NFL and baseball.
Ibrahimovic, while in the latter stages of a glittering career that includes league titles in Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and France is hopeful of having a similar impact with his current club.
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Keep America Fishing Calls for Angler Rejection of Biscayne National Park No-Fishing Zones
Despite strong opposition from the recreational fishing community and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the National Park Service continues to breathe life into an unacceptable plan to create a large no-fishing zone in Biscayne National Park in which you, your family and friends would no longer be able to access these public waters.
Promoted by environmental groups who don't want to see you out on the water enjoying Florida's sustainably-managed fisheries, the National Park Service is still considering a management plan option – Alternative 4 – that would close roughly 10,500 acres of the Park's most popular and productive shallow water reefs to recreational fishing.
What's at Stake? Not only would this marine reserve have unacceptable negative impacts on the communities that are dependent on reasonable recreational fishing access to Biscayne National Park, but it would also set a terrible precedent by locking the public out of public waters without any clear justification.
The National Park Service is holding a final round of public input before selecting a final plan, which means anglers like you need to speak out NOW, or our fishing access could be lost forever.
Please attend one of the following identical listening sessions and speak out against the marine reserve plan. Click here for suggested talking points.
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If you cannot attend one of the in-person meetings listed above, you can send in your comments electronically . . .
The marine reserve proposal has been opposed by recreational fishermen ever since it was first proposed in the early 2000s. Unfortunately, all the hard work that has gone into the development of other, less restrictive management measures could be for nothing if the National Park Service moves forward with Alternative 4.
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Comments on the BNP Management Plan meeting on September 23, 2014:
In 1846, South Carolinian William Elloitt observed that: "What a wonder, then, that men, forgetful of the future, surrendering themselves to the present, mingle with the throng of destructives who seem bent on extermination of the game, rather than attempt the difficult, and unpopular, and thankless office of conservation!" This task is still thankless in our generation!
Many critics bemoan the steady increase in laws and regulations on their outdoor activities and initially blame the regulators. While the true causes of the decline in the fisheries is the general degradation of the environment due to factors such as the large increase in human populations, uncontrolled development with the resulting habitat losses.
The well documented dwindling fish sizes and stocks are a direct result of more people, usage and development. The "do nothing" alternatives and existing resource management policies will not work.
Any usage allowed in BNP should be balanced with marine reserves and zones that restrict fishing in order to preserve intact pieces of the existing ecosystems. Establishment of fully protected marine habitats and multi-use reserves is a good management tool that is currently available to combat the exploitation of these dwindling ecosystems.
The health and resistance of coral reefs, is strongly dependent on the presence of a functionally complete ecosystem, this includes large plant eating and predatory fish. Therefore controlling overfishing can, increase the biodiversity needed for the reefs to survive in particular locations. Studies show that fish biomass is significantly larger in well-enforced no-take marine reserves, but there were no significant differences between multi-use marine protected areas (which allow some fishing) and open access areas at the regional scale. Establishment of marine protected areas, including fully protected marine reserves, is one of the few management tools available for local communities to combat the deleterious effect of large scale environmental impacts, including global climate change, on ocean ecosystems.
Meanwhile, governmental agencies, conservationist and sport-fishermen are specific high-profile groups that can be focused on and attacked by short-sighted economic and political interests.
The concept of local politics trying to retain some control and authority in federal areas is contrary to the basic themes that our national parks were founded on. There are separate regulatory zones in BNP that fall under the authority of the state and/or park, this is confusing and these overlapping regulatory areas should be consolidated. The scope of the management goals of the state and federal authorities are very different. In other national parks fisheries rules and laws are mostly regulated and enforced by the parks.
Over the last several years I have personally gone to most of the stakeholder meetings for these fisheries management plans, Biscayne National Park is trying to do their best to manage and restrict areas that have the least effect on sport and commercial interests and the most beneficial effect on the overall health of our park. Alternate four is a step in the right direction, but the step is not big enough. In the long run this will become apparent.
I urge you to help BNP establish marine protection zones with no fishing allowed.
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For followers of my blog, you know that I have been making my rounds around the most popular and well regarded ramen restaurants around Shinjuku…culminating in my top five ramen in Shinjuku list I published a couple days ago. After having some amazing and sometimes pricey ramen in Shinjuku for the last couple weeks, I decided to give my wallet a break and have the best, most unhealthy, and cheapest ramen available. So for the next week, I'll be reviewing the Ramen Jiro locations I have visited in the past week. Since this is quite an unhealthy ramen variety, this won't be a long series and will be back to the Michelin Guide and Tabelog Top 100 restaurants soon enough. However, while on the subject of Tabelog Top 100, the reason I chose this location, Hibarigaoka, as my first Ramen Jiro of this series is because this shop is actually one of three that are listed on the Tabelog Top 100 list. Hibarigaoka is among the favorites within the Jirorian (Jiro lovers) community and rightfully so. Not only is the owner incredibly friendly, the Jiro ramen here is definitely one of the best I've had. It's hard to imagine Hibarigaoka not making my favorites of 2019 and might even contend for the best Jiro in Tokyo.
Hibarigaoka Jiro is located just five minute walk from the Hibarigaoka station on the Seibu Ikebukuro line, about 25 minutes from Shinjuku. Once you arrive, you'll be greeted with a nice long queue, but since Jiro is a pretty no frill, eat and leave type of shop, the line moves quite quickly. The ticket system at the Hibarigaoka Jiro is a bit different in that you buy your tickets as you enter. You'll find that Jiro is split between buying when you enter and purchasing before you get in line. I will be sure to check which one each location utilizes from here on out. Anyways, the menu system is quite simple here at the Hibarigaoka location and they don't have any additional toppings. From left to right you have the Ramen with less noodles at 650 yen, Regular Ramen with two slices of pork char siu at 700 yen, Regular Ramen with four slices of pork char siu at 850 yen, Oolong tea at 100 yen and then the Large Ramen with two slices of pork char siu on the second row at 800 yen, and finally the Large Ramen with four slices of pork char siu at 950 yen. As with all Ramen Jiro locations, the portions are huge. If you don't have a large appetite, I recommend getting the one with less noodles. Don't overdo it with the large ramen as most people avoid it and tend not to be able to finish it. Once you have your ramen purchased at the ticket machine, take an open seat and hand the ticket over to the chef behind the counter. When your ramen is ready he'll ask you "Ninniku wa?", or "would you like garlic?". This is the time you can request additional free toppings. Yasai (vegetables consisting of blanched cabbage and bean sprouts), Ninniku (pressed garlic), Abura (pork fat), and Karame (seasoning sauce) are all free of charge and when the chef asks what you'd like, you call out which toppings you would like and how much of each. If you say each each topping, you will get an average amount of those toppings. If you want a little extra of a certain topping, you can say "Mashi" after which ever topping you want more of. "Mashi-Mashi" will be even more of said topping. So for instance, if you wanted no garlic, extra vegetables, and normal pork fat and seasoning sauce, you would say "Yasai mashi, abura, karame". If you want extra of all the toppings you can say "Zen-Mashi", or everything extra. I opted to order the Regular Ramen with four slices of pork char siu and asked for "Yasai, Ninniku, Abura" for a bit extra of veggies, garlic and pork fat.
Pictured above is my order. While it may not look as big as the other Jiro in the photo, the bowl is actually quite deep and is packed with noodles underneath all of the veggies. The soup at almost all Jiro locations has the basic ingredients of pork bones, pork fat, and a variety of veggies. It's not simmered as much as a Tonkotsu ramen, so it has the rich flavor of pork, without the creaminess and smell of a Tonkotsu. More specifically, the soup at the Hibarigaoka location is a bit more emulsified than other locations. The term emulsified is used quite often when describing the ramen at Jiro. What this means is whether or not the soup has the oils and broth blended together into one cohesive soup, or more separated within the bowl. Most Jirorians, or Jiro fanatics, are split between the Hibarigaoka location, Mita headquarter location, and the Hachioji Yaenkaido location as their favorites with it depending mainly on whether or not they prefer a more emulsified soup, or less emulsified soup. I quite like both styles, but the emulsified soup here at Hibarigaoka has an incredibly intense flavor. The sodium content is a bit higher, and the soup is a bit thicker making it a lot more difficult to finish the soup as opposed to the Mita and Hachioji locations. However, because the soup is so intense, the flavors are more enhanced and makes for the perfect pairing with the thick noodles and voluminous amount of veggies. The abura, or pork fat is oily, salty, and melts in your mouth tender. Abura tastes great eating with the veggies, acting like the most unhealthy salad dressing ever. However, as the moysashi bean sprouts and cabbage are just lightly blanched with no added seasoning, it needs the Abura to give it a flavor kick.
You can really taste the wheat flour in the noodles at this locations and has a golden hue to them. The color derives from the special water they use, apparently used after having a bit of Japanese herbs soaked in. As it is a shop secret, I'm not quite sure what the herb is, but will add it in if I ever find out. Noodles are a bit on the chewier side here, which I prefer, and holds its shape and texture quite well in the soup. Some Jiro fanatics like the Dero-kei, or almost melting noodles, which are so soft from soaking in the soup that it melts in your mouth, but I love the chewier noodles of the Hibarigaoka location. The char siu is top notch and is so tender it falls apart as you try to pick them up with your chopsticks. The pork used for the char siu is cooked in the same pot as the broth and then marinated in the Tare, or seasoning sauce, of the ramen so it blends together with the bowl perfectly. Since the noodles are thick and chewy, the fall apart char siu was a nice texture change. I typically like a meatier pork char siu at Jiro, but this was a nice change of pace. At the counter, black pepper and chili powder is available for use. For a mid meal, flavor change, try adding a bit of the chili powder for a spicy kick. It's not terribly spicy, so if you like it to be firey, you'll need to add a good amount, but I don't think the ramen tastes as good with the chili powder so I wouldn't recommend adding too much.
If I'm being completely honest, if your plans for eating ramen in Tokyo is checking out the best, top quality ramen you can get, Ramen Jiro is not for you. If you're looking for high end ingredients and super clean tables, Jiro is not for you. However, if you're an enthusiasts looking for what locals eat, and has a huge part of cultural significance to ramen history, I definitely recommend going to a couple Jiro locations. Hibarigaoka is far and away one of the top three in Japan (out of the 39 total locations) so even out of the entire franchise, this is most highly regarded. While it can be a bit scary and intimidating, the master is the nicest of all the locations I've been to and will likely be the most pleasant experience for you. With that said, as always, let me know what you thought of the ramen via Facebook, instagram, twitter, and/or the comment section below. Hope you enjoy yourself a nice bowl of Jiro soon!


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'La La Land' Director's Musical Drama Headed to Netflix
By Brandon Katz • 09/01/17 11:55am
Damien Chazelle's 'The Eddy' headed to Netflix. ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images
Damien Chazelle has enjoyed one of the most amazing starts to a career in Hollywood anyone possibly can. The 32-year-old writer/director has barged his way into film's elite with his first two movies, Oscars darlings Whiplash and La La Land. Now, he's set his sights on television.
TheWrap reports that Netflix has picked up his new musical drama The Eddy with an eight episode-order. The series is set in present day multicultural Paris and focuses on a "club, its owner, the house band and the chaotic city that surrounds them."
Chazelle, the Boy Wonder, will serve as executive producer and direct two of the episodes. The show is written by Jack Thorne and will include dialogue spoken in French, English and Arabic. Glen Ballard will provide original music.
"I've always dreamed of shooting in Paris, so I'm doubly excited to be teaming up with Jack, Glen and Alan on this story, and thrilled that we have found a home for it at Netflix," Chazelle said (via TheWrap).
"From the intense, complex relationship between a jazz drummer and his instructor in Whiplash to his dazzling duo of lovelorn Los Angelenos in La La Land, Damien's work is emotional and electrifying," Erik Barmack, vice president of International Originals at Netflix said. "His projects have a rhythm all their own, and we're incredibly excited for him, Jack, Glen, Alan and the production team to bring their vision for The Eddy to Netflix. We couldn't be happier that he will be shooting The Eddy in France and that we will bring this bold, global and multilingual series to our members around the world."
"The creative team behind The Eddy is truly visionary, and we can't wait to see the world that they create," WME | IMG partner Chris Rice added. "This project is the definition of premium, global programming, and as one of the first projects of its kind from IMG, we couldn't be happier to have Netflix as the home to take it to audiences around the world."
You got to hand it to Netflix, they are relentless in their pursuit of top-tier A-list talent. David Letterman, Shonda Rhimes and the Coen Brothers are just three of the big names who have recently been added to its roster. While the streaming service's growing debt is a long-term concern, the short term outlook is bright and rosy.
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Local & Global
Presbyterian Disaster AssistancePrevious Trips
Current Mission Opportunities
Arch Street Center Volunteers
Lancaster County Food Hub
Rooted in Faith & Compassion, Lancaster County Food Hub provides services that honor the dignity of all by striving to meet basic human needs.
The Transitional Living Center
The Transitional Living Center helps individuals, couples, and families experiencing homelessness to achieve their housing stability and self-sufficency goals.
Milagro House
Milagro House provides education, housing, and counseling for women and their children experiencing homelessness.
First Reform Meals – Volunteer Opportunity
First Reformed Church – Downtown Lancaster. From the moment you see the lines of hungry people lined up outside, you will know that you are about to make a profound difference int he lives of these people. No training needed. Just bring your warm smile and heart to set up, serve, and cleanup afterwards. Volunteers are needed from 5pm to 6:30pm They are also asked to bring two gallons of iced tea and a bad of fresh, easy to chew fruit.
The Power Packs Project
The Power Packs Project started from a mom volunteer who saw hunger in the eyes of children, Power Packs recognizes the vital role that nutrition plays in education
For more information on getting involved in community outreach with Highland, contact the church office at 717-569-2651
For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in. – Matthew 25:35
Here at Highland, we believe that supporting local mission is crucial to living according to Jesus's will for our lives. Below are a number of Lancaster County Organizations that Highland supports through fundraisers, action, and prayers.
The Matthew 25 Mission – We are called to live out Jesus' teaching in Matthew 25 to serve our neighbors in need. The Matthew 25 Initiative focuses on tackling challenges of systemic racism and poverty both locally and globally.
"Jesus came to them and said " All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." – Matthew 28 18:-20
El Salvador. Ireland. Argentina. Peru. Highland has been around the world expressing God's love and service. Offering Him all that we have. We are very passionate congregation that is active in mission and outreach. We're on a mission to learn, build, teach, and grow with other cultures.
We enthusiastically support the ministries and work of eight missionaries around the world. When they come to the area, we regularly host our PCUSA missionaries and feature them for speaking and fellowship opportunities so that we can learn and grow through their journeys. In addition, Highland members go on a number of mission trips, globally, where we will be hosted through our PCUSA missionaries that we support.
Meet Our Missionaries
Caroline Kurtz
Caroline Kurtz grew up in Ethiopia as a "mish kid," inspired and infused by her parents' 23-year-old service as missionaries in that country. She returned with her own family in 1990 where she taught English in Ethopia, Nairobi, Kenya, and the Sudan's Kakuma Refugee Camp. After returning to the US where she wrote a book reflecting on her experiences, she has returned to Ethiopia to help American churches connect with their growing partner church.
Ryan & Krista Ginn
Ryan and Krista grew up attending Highland Presbyterian church and three years ago they sensed God's call as missionaries in Yaoundé Cameroon. They serve in a Christian boarding house as hostel parents to children of missionaries. Highland supports them financially and in prayer.
Heather & Habtom Kedebe
Heather and Habtom are sharing the Good News of the Jesus Christ with underprivileged youth through sports and education. Both trained nurses, they are currently serving outreach camps in Sandafa, Ethiopia as members of the Antioch Partners, a missionary organization affiliated with the Presbyterian Church.
Noe Juarez
Rev. Dr. Noe Juarez, associate pastor for mission and family ministries. Originally from Peru, completed his Master of Divinity at Union Presbyterian Seminary in Charlotte, NC; Doctor of ministry at Columbia Theological Seminary, before he came to Highland in 2014 he was a pastor of a multi-cultural congregation in Fort Lauderdale Florida. He is also an adjunct faculty for practical theology at Lancaster Theological Seminar. He is married to Laurie and have two Kids: Paul and Ella. In his free time he enjoys reading, playing Latin music, traveling and soccer.
Erin Atkinson (Wycliffe)
Erin previously served in Oaxaca for several years before meeting Jesse at SIL-UND. They got married, finished their studies in linguistics, and also received theological training at Reformed Theological Seminary. Now, they can't wait to arrive in Mexico and begin putting all of their training to use as Wycliffe Bible Translators.
Cathy Chang
From their home base in Manila, Philippines, Cathy Chang and Juan Lopez help global partners address issues of migration and human trafficking. The UN's International Labor Organization estimates 21 million people are victims of coerced labor and/or forced sexual exploitation. While human trafficking is a worldwide problem, countries in Asia are increasingly vulnerable. Cathy and Juan will work with Asian churches and non-governmental organizations to help coordinate efforts related to the scourge of modern-day slavery. They will also resource various programs of the Presbyterian Mission Agency and U.S. congregations concerned about the issue.
Highland Presbyterian has truly made a difference in the lives of people around the United States and the world. From 2012 to 2017, Global Outreach sponsored eight mission work trips to provide the labor to help residents recover from hurricanes in Louisiana, New Jersey, North Carolina and South Carolina. We are currently working with Lighthouse Imani Church as partners to help fund the construction of a new church in Kenya.
Over the past ten years, Highland has sponsored PCUSA missionaries serving in Argentina, El Salvador, Northern Ireland, and the Philippines. Their work covers a variety of areas—from helping repair the rift caused by the conflict between Catholics and Protestants in Northern Ireland through a youth sports program, helping farmers grow sustainable native crops in El Salvador and Uruguay, addressing the needs of urban ministries in Argentina, and combatting women trafficking in Southeast Asia.
Previous Trips
Ten members of Highland traveled to the town of Añasco, Puerto Rico along the western coast of Puerto Rico to assist residents there recover from the devastation brought about by Hurricane Maria in 2017. The team spent a week sealing the roofs of ten homes in the area so homeowners could then start the process of making indoor repairs. The team spent a day in the city of Ponce; exploring the art, culture, and history of Puerto Rico's second largest city.
A group of young adults from Highland traveled to Ayachucho, Peru to work with the non-profit group, Puriyninchik. This agency works to develop a sense of community and spiritual awareness in the Andes mountains. The team worked with children there to help deepen their relationship with God through teaching Bible stories. A small Presbyterian church in the community welcomed the team's painting of benches used in services. The team spent a day in the region traveling to an Alpaca farm and learning about community development.
Highland's eighth visit to El Salvador since 2004 saw members travel there to work with our mission partner, the Reformed Calvinist Church of El Salvador (IRCES). IRCES sponsors a school—Juan Calvino School—in the city of Soyapango. For the past 10 years, Highland has sponsored scholarships and school-improvement projects for this school that serves over 100 students, their families, and is the home for the local Presbyterian church. One Highland member felt called to explore the possibility of funding a new initiative—"Angels Inclusive Project" that helps students with special needs, provides the funding necessary for a counselor to come to the school to provide emotional support, and to assist students and their families overcome learning disabilities. Highland has made a 10-year commitment, until 2030, to sponsor this program.
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Truss' resignation speech
UK Prime Minister Liz Truss (GP)
On Thursday, UK Prime Minister Liz Truss announced she would be stepping down after just 45 days in office.
Speaking outside Downing Street, she said the Conservative Party would hold a leadership election within the next week.
This is the full speech:
"I came into office at a time of great economic and international instability.
"Families and businesses were worried about how to pay their bills.
"Putin's illegal war in Ukraine threatens the security of our whole continent and our country has been held back for too long by low economic growth.
"I was elected by the Conservative Party with a mandate to change this.
"We delivered on energy bills and on cutting National Insurance.
"And we set out a vision for a low tax high growth economy that would take advantage of the freedoms of Brexit.
"I recognise, though, given the situation I cannot deliver the mandate on which I was elected by the Conservative Party.
"I have therefore spoken to His Majesty The King to notify him that I am resigning as leader of the Conservative Party.
"This morning, I met the chairman of the 1922 committee, Sir Graham Brady.
"We've agreed there will be a leadership election to be completed within the next week.
"This will ensure that we remain on a path to deliver our fiscal plans and maintain our country's economic stability and national security.
"I will remain as prime minister until a successor has been chosen.
"Thank you." (BBC)
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2017: China's year in review
Chinese Super League 2017: A year in review
by Craig Houston Dec 29, 2017 19:22 SPORTS SHANGHAI TEAM SPORTS
Fabio Cannavaro (left) is the Chinese Super League's Manager of the Year, while Felix Magath has left his position as Shandong Luneng manager. Cannavaro: Doha Stadium Plus Q Wikimedia Creative Commons CC BY 2.0
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2017 has seen the Chinese Super League (CSL) catapulted to global attention, thanks to the acquisition of global superstars and the money being thrown at them. Players such as Oscar, Carlos Tevez , Ricardo Carvalho, Alexandre Pato and John Obi Mikel have all moved east during the year, with Paulinho going in the other direction courtesy of a US$47m move to Barcelona.
However, there have also been many consistent factors, such as Guangzhou Evergrande's relentless pursuit of a dynasty as they won their seventh consecutive title. Match fixing and bribery once again reared its ugly head, although the claims were eventually deemed false, while the national team continually flattered to deceive.
As always, there were winners, losers, controversy and a number of highlights, all of which will be looked at in this end of season round up.
This season's winners
Perhaps unsurprisingly, the top three teams have gained a place in the 'winners' enclosure', but for varying reasons. Guangzhou Evergrande were relentless in their pursuit of a seventh league win and very rarely looked as though they would do anything else other than end the season as champions.
Despite their dominance over the course of the season, there will be a degree of disappointment – not least that they have lost legendary manager Luiz Felipe Scolari to apparent retirement. These days, league success is not enough and their ACL Champions League quarter-final exit and CFA Cup semi-final defeat, both to Shanghai SIPG, will render this an average season at best.
The loss of talismanic midfielder Paulinho to Barcelona may have proved that the CSL is no longer purely a retirement ground for washed up players, but his absence was keenly felt and his skills will be difficult to replace.
For runners-up SIPG, this was the season that promised so much but ultimately delivered nothing. For a great deal of the season, Andre Villas-Boas' men looked as though they would challenge the eventual champions right to the last, but failure to beat them in any league matches (lost two, drew one) ended any hope of the CSL crowning a different champion for the first time since Shandong Luneng's 2010 title success.
Rather curiously, SIPG enjoyed a great deal of cup success against their title rivals, beating Evergrande three times over the AFC Champions League and CFA Cup – including two resounding 4-1 victories. Although these were outstanding results in their own right, they could not build on the wins, exiting the Champions League to eventual winners Urawa Reds in the next round and losing the Chinese cup final to bitters rivals Shanghai Shenhua.
It will be a short close season of transition for the club, as new manager Vitor Perreira, himself with much to prove after a distinctly average recent managerial record, looks to stamp his authority on the team before their opening AFC Champions League qualifier on January 30.
The final team who can consider 2017 a real success is Tianjin Quanjian. This unheralded club was languishing around the middle of China League One when a certain Fabio Cannavaro was appointed manager. Not only did he get them up as champions, but an incredible late surge this year saw them sneak into third place on the final day of the CSL season.
Cannavaro invested wisely, bringing in Belgian international midfielder Axel Witsel from Zenit St Petersburg, Alexandre Pato from Spanish side Villarreal and striker Anthony Modeste on loan from FC Köln in Germany. While all three cost money, it was their pedigree and performances rather than the vast sums of money thrown at them which impressed.
Cannavaro has now moved back to Guangzhou Evergrande, with Portuguese manager Paulo Sousa coming in to replace him. The former international midfielder has enjoyed a varied managerial career in countries such as Wales, Hungary and Israel, but arrives after a relatively successful stint as Fiorentina boss in Italy's Serie A.
2017's losers
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Last season's league runners-up Jiangsu Suning were in serious danger of relegation midway through the season and resorted to splashing the cash on manager Fabio Capello to save them after sacking South Korean boss Choi Yong-soo. Although the Italian could not work the miracles expected of him, he did steady the ship and the club eventually ended the campaign in 12th place.
However, it is a far cry from the heady heights of breaking their transfer record twice in January 2016 when they brought in Brazilians Ramires and Alex Teixera for a combined fee of US$93.5m. Capello has announced he will honour his contract at the club, which ends after next season, but the relatively new owners are unlikely to accept anything other than AFC Champions League qualification given the money ploughed into the team.
The second set of 'losers', unfortunately, are the fans. Huge money has been spent on global superstars, but few have lived up to their burgeoning reputations. Players such as Carlos Tevez and Alex Teixera have arrived on weekly wages incomprehensible to the average fan and yet they have flattered to deceive.
Furthermore, the league has become a one-horse race in recent years, leaving 15 clubs fighting for scraps each season. As a result, crowds dropped by 1.6 percent overall in 2017, which will worry those in charge of the game.
Special mention in this category must go to Liaoning Hongyun, also known as Whowin and Carsing, whose eight-year run in the top flight ended in November. The team conceded 74 goals over the course of 30 league games and sacked their manager Rene Lobello at the end of September. Despite this, they didn't hit the bottom of the league until round 26 and hadn't even ventured into the relegation zone until this point. However, once they dropped to the foot of the table, there was no way back and they finished 12 points off safety.
National team finally on the rise?
It was a mixed year for the Chinese national team, with early despair replaced by a sense of 'what could have been' by the end of the World Cup 2018 qualifiers and, ultimately, a degree of hope. A woeful start to the group in 2016 included three defeats from the opening four games and left Lippi's side with a mountain to climb. However, the Italian, who coached Italy to World Cup glory back in 2006, used the four-month break to mould his side and a run of 10 points from a possible 15 left them agonisingly short of a play-off place – just three points separated China in fifth and second-placed South Korea.
China's main problem is a lack of goals – they scored just eight goals in ten matches throughout the campaign – and this stems from a real dearth of natural strikers in the squad. Winger Wu Lei has been deployed there, but he is not a viable solution, particularly given his prowess down the right flank. Conversely, and given the fact the team finished fifth of six teams, they only let in an average of a goal per game, proving that Lippi is making a difference and has built a solid foundation. This record, coupled with the fact that there are some excellent young defenders such as Liu Yiming and Gao Zhunyi getting game time in the CSL, bodes very well indeed.
Marcello Lippi will be staying on in his role as head coach for the next two years and his experience could prove vital to a decent showing at the 2019 AFC Asian Cup in the United Arab Emirates. Chinese president Xi Jinping has expressed his desire for China to become a world power in football, meaning there will be a great deal of attention on the Red Dragons in the near future, though it remains to be seen whether the influx of foreigners into the league will aid the domestic game, and therefore the national side, or will prove to be a hindrance.
Certainly, the CSL is looking at ways to introduce more young Chinese players into top sides, with requirements such as an under 23 player always on the pitch at any one time and allocating a certain number of bench places to younger players. These criteria will be decided upon in January.
The Chinese national football team rose to a high of 60th in the world under Marcello Lippi. Doha Stadium Plus Qatar Wikipedia CC BY 2.0
Controversy, controversy, controversy
It wouldn't be a Chinese football season without a plethora of controversial incidents and this campaign was no different.
In the lead up to the AFC Champions League quarter-final second leg between Guangzhou Evergrande and Shanghai SIPG, visiting boss Andre Villas-Boas claimed that 'saboteurs' had deliberately caused a number of traffic accidents to hold up their team bus on the way to the stadium. At the post-match press conference which followed his side's stunning penalty kick win over Evergrande, he said: "We come here on the bus for this game and the same two cars separately had three accidents in front of us. This is the problem." His theory was never proven, but he will be remembered as much for this statement as his managerial prowess and the fact he left the club to drive in next year's Dakar Rally.
Also related to SIPG was the mass brawl supposedly started by Brazilian midfielder Oscar during a CSL game against Guangzhou R&F in June. The player was deemed to have incited the incident by kicking a ball at two separate opposition players, which led to almost every player and member of backroom staff getting involved. As a result, Oscar was handed an eight-game suspension, as well as a 40,000 yuan (US$6,100) fine, which caused a great deal of surprise and consternation.
Before SIPG's next home match, his teammate Hulk appeared for the pre-match warm up wearing a t-shirt emblazoned with the words 'Nothing to do, nothing to say'. He was soon followed by winger Wu Lei, who had 'Nothing to do' printed on his shirt. The Chinese Football Association once again reacted, claiming the players "affected the CSL environment in an inappropriate way" and banned them both for two games. Further, manager Villas Boas was handed a two-match stadium suspension for a related Instagram post and the club fined US$15,300.
Players and Team of the Year
Despite the influx of global names, it was Guangzhou R&F's previously unsung Israeli international Eran Zahavi who was awarded both Player of the Year and the Golden Boot. The 30-year-old has been in scintillating form since moving to China from Maccabi Tel Aviv in his homeland, scoring 38 times in 45 games for his new club.
Wu Lei picked up the Golden Boot for top domestic player, as the SIPG winger became the first Chinese to hit 20 goals in a season for 11 years.
Elsewhere, Hu Jinghang, a promising winger on loan from SIPG at rivals Henan Jianye, was rewarded for his good form by receiving the Young Player of the Year award. Fabio Cannavaro was, perhaps unsurprisingly, picked as Manager of the Year for his exploits at Tianjin Quanjin, before announcing he was off to Guangzhou. He will be joined at the champions by brother Paolo, who has announced his mid-season retirement in order to take up the assistant manager's role.
Unsurprisingly, the Team of the Year is dominated by champions Guangzhou Evergrande and runners-up Shanghai SIPG. Indeed, the only player included from outside the top two is Shandong midfielder Hao Junmin, who helped his club into sixth position.
The usual Chinese suspects, such as Wu Lei, Huang Zhengyu and Gao Lin make the particularly strong XI, as do foreign imports Hulk, Ricardo Goulart and Zahavi.
Israeli striker Eran Zahavi (left) signed for Guangzhou R&F in 2016 and is this year's CSL Player of the Year. joshjdss Wikipedia Commons CC BY 2.0
2018 just round the corner
This season just passed has proved that not only are teams willing to spend to get to the top, but also that it is no longer a one-way street. Brazilian midfielder Paulinho's transfer to Barcelona confirmed that large European clubs are paying attention to the Super League and are willing to spend big on its star attractions.
This could become a crucial factor for the Chinese Football Association, as they look to build the game on a global level. However, they are also tasked with balancing the constant outlay on foreign talent with developing and nurturing domestic talent in line with President Xi's vision of a strong national team.
In 2018, Guangzhou Evergrande will again be favourites, but with managerial changes at all three of last season's top three clubs, there will be an uncertainty surrounding the beginning of the campaign. The one absolute guarantee, as with every other season, is that there will be no shortage of interest, excitement or debate and we look forward to the 2018 season.
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There is first the courage of facing the blank page, and by extension, your own true self.
The second is the bravery it takes to share that multiplicity of selves with others and the world, knowing that your book-selves will likely face endless rejections.
Then there is the courage you need in the afterglow.
This is the moment after the book launch has come and gone: the 4 a.m. dregs of the party. Sales numbers and ranks go up and down, like little bodies on the ends of teeter-totters. From a living thing your creature becomes a two-dimensional image on a screen, flickering past wandering eyes.
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