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Questionable Faith
Environmentalists are linking up with unionists and other critics to oppose
the Free Trade Agreement and force the Federal Tories to hold an election.
By David McRobert
The cover of the January 1988 Progressive Conservative Youth Newsletter encapsulates the debate over free trade with prophetic accuracy. In a front page article titled "Free Trade: A Question of Faith," the conventional wisdom espoused by the federal Tories is laid out in crystal clear language. For believers free trade is a panacea that will solve all sorts of problems. For those that lack faith, free trade is a disaster.
While economists and labour leaders argue about the implications of the deal, the free trade debate is taking on increased importance for environmentalists as well. To some, the FTA is reminiscent of mega-projects like the James Bay water diversion scheme and the Mackenzie Valley Pipeline in the 1970s. These projects provided a rallying point and awakening for many Canadians about the environmental and social implications of the massive development projects. But to others, the FTA is merely an international trade agreement with few implications for the environment.
Classical economic theory would suggest that FTA will probably accomplish at least one of the goals of its advocates - to increase the amount of wealth on the continent. The basic idea is that the removal of barriers to trade will result in a greater amount of exchange between certain regions in the two nations. In theory, this will enhance productivity and efficiency among producers in the different regions by reducing labour costs and other factors of production. This was the view promoted by Adam Smith in his classic text, The Wealth of Nations, and it remains the key issue in the debate over free trade between Canada and the US.
Since the development of mercantilism in the seventeenth century, access to cheaper factors of production has been a crucial aspect of economic development in Western societies. Economic historians such as Harold Innis have argued that development in Canada was shaped by the imperative of raw material extraction intended to fuel Britain's Industrial Revolution. Subsequent scholars such as Mel Watkins have noted that foreign controlled staples production of lumber, minerals, fish, and wheat has continued to provide the basis of economic development in Canada's modern era. To advocates for the FTA, this pattern of dependency has provided Canada with a comparative advantage on world markets. To critics, it has amounted to a resource giveaway that will be institutionalized under the FTA.
One problem with the simplistic promotion of trade as a basis for economic development is that it fails to acknowledge the hidden costs that make staples production of furs and wheat attractive in the early period of mercantilism. For example, early cashcropping in North America had devastating ecological implications and resulted in the destruction of many plant and animal species. Moreover, production often relied on slave labour or the exploitation of local native peoples.
Another hidden cost of international trade is the enormous amounts of resources required by modern transportation technology. In the pre-industrial era, wind and human power supplied most of the energy required. However, valuable hydrocarbons are devoured shipping foods to distant markets at the expense of local producers in the modern era. For this reason, many environmentalists feel the necessity to promote bioregionalism. In short, bioregionalism emphasizes consumption of local agricultural produce and goods. It is a major aspect of the policies of most Green parties and is gaining increased recognition as a structural solution to many global environmental problems.
Given the popularity of the notion of comparative advantage among traditional economists, it should not be surprising that deep divisions have emerged in Canada on the implications of free trade for resource development. In Western Canada, many politicians and academics argue that there is a need to secure an agreement with the US to ensure access for our resources. These perspectives are well represented in a publication released last December by the Canadian Institute for Resources Law titled Trading Canada's Natural Resources. Most of the contributors to this volume feel that free trade with the US is both inevitable and desirable. They rest their arguments on the premise that the alternative to trade liberalization will be increased protectionism in the US.
The consequences of protectionism were apparent during the softwood lumber dispute between Canada and the US in 1986. US producers argued that Canada subsidized its forestry industry with generous reforestation contracts and grants for mill renovations. As a result, cheaper products from BC were flooding US markets. US producers were able to successfully argue their case before the relevant American tribunal and a 30% duty was slapped on Canadian imports. After some wrangling and high level negotiations, Canada eventually imposed its own duty on the wood products. Moreover, the British Columbia government intervened, went to Washington and agreed to boost the stumpage fee paid by producers, something multinationals have fought against for more than a decade.
The softwood lumber dispute is a confusing example of how trade is being reshaped between US and Canada in the 1980s. It also represents a departure from the continentalist policies that have dominated Canadian resource management since the late 1940s. These policies are reflected in a report prepared by a US presidential committee after the Korean War titled Resources for the Future. According to this report, Canada had twelve of the twenty-two resources that the US needed to secure their position as guarantors of global democracy and economic prosperity. Consequently the US government began to encourage greater allegiances between the two nations on both military issues and economic development. Part of this plan included the full-scale invasion of the Canadian Arctic by the American military establishment. Distance Early Warning (DEW) line stations were established throughout the north resulting in considerable disruption to many native communities. In addition, Americans began to invest heavily in Canadian industries.
Among those they invested most heavily were the oil and gas, farm implements, forestry, and mining sectors. An adjunct phenomenon was the establishment of branch plant manufacturing, a practice where the US parent establishes a Canadian subsidiary to maximize tax breaks and subsidies while draining Canada of the profits reaped and minimizing indigenous research and development activities.
By the late 1950s, many Canadians began to realize there were serious problems with hooking future Canadian development to an American engine. They began to advocate a reduction in foreign control of Canadian industry and a substantial increase in decision-making power over Canadian resources. This advocacy escalated throughout the 1960s as the Vietnam war began to demonstrate the extent to which economic development in the US was dependent on military expenditures.
To a certain degree, part of the 1968 election platform of the Trudeau Liberals reflected a desire to distance Canadian economic and social policy from that of the Americans. In turn, Prime Minister Trudeau attempted to promote greater indigenous control over resource development through measures like the establishment of the Foreign Investment Review Agency or FIRA. This symbolized a new approach to policy-making, on that relied on increased government intervention in the economy to achieve broad policy goals.
Throughout the early 1970s, the federal government experimented with various models of intervention and regulation in the economy. Many of the proposed experiments such as tax reform only served to alienate the business community, however. One of the areas where the Trudeau Liberals tried to develop new policies was the energy sector. In the process, the federal government created one of the most bitter struggles in Confederation between Ottawa and the provinces. This conflict was especially intense between Ottawa and Alberta over energy pricing and exports. The federal government argued that they needed to control pricing in the "national interest." To provinces, this seemed only another example of eastern domination and a direct attempt to undermine jurisdiction held by provinces under the Constitution Act. Hence the current dislike of substantial government intervention in the economy, an attitude that has been buttressed by the lobbying of the huge multinationals that control the energy industry in Canada.
While many Western academics endorse the concept to freer trade with United States, their Eastern counterparts do not appear to share their enthusiasm for the FTA. This was borne out at a series of events held at the Faculty of Environmental Studies (FES) at York University in January 1988 on free trade and the environment. The first of these, a workshop organized by Frank Tester of FES in cooperation with Pollution Probe, The Council of Canadians and the Coalition Against Free Trade, attracted environmentalists, unionists, and academics from all over Ontario.
Debate over the past few months has clarified the general contours of the FTA but the environmental implications remain unclear. One of the most dramatic concerns that has spurred considerable debate is the prospect of water exports.
After the MacDonald Commission was first released, the issue began to receive increasing attention. In anticipation of a Quebec election, provincial Liberal Leader Robert Bourassa began to flog a series of megaprojects for the James Bay area. One of these, the Grand Canal Project, would supply fresh water from the James Bay basin to other regions in the United States and Canada which are experiencing water shortages or have contaminated their own water supplies with toxics and other pollutants.
Environmentalists expressed outrage at the prospect of water exports from James Bay and began to lobby to ensure that water exports were not a part of the free trade negotiations. Fears escalated considerably when Simon Reisman was hired as chief negotiator by the Canadian government. Prior to this appointment, Reisman had worked as an advisor to Bourassa and was known to be a leading advocate for water exports.
Another issue which has received considerable media attention is the impact of the energy provisions of the FTA on Canada's future energy security. In general, the energy provisions commit Canada to providing the United States with a reliable and accessible supply of energy for decades to come. Specifically, Canada has agreed to eliminate a test devised by the National Energy Board over the last few decades. This test requires that industry prove a surplus of energy exists to supply Canadian consumers before it can export energy resources to the United States. It was devised by the NEB to ensure Canadian markets were protected from severe international supply fluctuations and its importance was confirmed during the "energy crisis" of the early 1970s.
Another example which illustrates how the FTA will influence environmental policy-making is provided by a successful experiment in the Yukon with sustainable development. In May 1985, an NDP government under the leadership of Tony Penikett was elected. This government has revived the territorial economy through promotion of sustainable economic development strategies in tandem with more conventional approaches. For example, the territorial government has encouraged the resurgence of a local furniture manufacturing sector through procurement policies. This approach, known as import substitution, has been advocated by alternative economists such as E.F. Schumacher. In essence, import substitution is premised on subsidizing or encouraging local production for local consumption because this approach generates jobs and other spin-off benefits.
The FTA threatens this approach to reviving the Yukon economy according to Penikett. In February, Penikett told a Toronto audience that the subsidies provided to local agriculture producers and other northerners will probably be regarded as non-tariff barriers to American goods produced in the much larger Alaskan economy. As a result, it is feasible the Yukon will be thrust back into a more dependent situation because of the FTA.
The complexities of the FTA for environmental policy-making are compounded by the Meech Lake Accord. Under this agreement the federal government has transferred considerable powers to the provinces in order to encourage Quebec to finally agree to the the provisions of the repatriated Constitution Act. While few would suggest that Quebec should have remained outside the new constitutional deal, others feel the price of this realignment has been too high.
Critics claim that the Meech Lake Accord will result in the erosion of federal standards in many spheres of public policy, including social and environmental matters. For example, the Meech Lake Accord will accelerate the dismantling of federal subsidy programs that are important for new infrastructure needed by municipalities to deal with growing problems such as garbage disposal and sewage treatment. Under the Meech Lake Accord, it is possible that pollution havens will develop in regions that are economically disadvantaged.
To some, this may seem like scare-mongering. But the recent expression of interest by the community of Elliot Lake in radioactive waste produced by southern Ontario suggests that this is not a far-fetched scenario. Indeed, it is feasible that the Canadian Shield will become a repository for all sorts of hazardous wastes from the US. It is well known that Atomic Energy Canada Limited (AECL) has been exploring the possibility of storing radioactive waste in old salt mines in Manitoba for several years. With this in view, Frank Tester argues in a recent article that the FTA amounts to trading "green for garbage."
To some opponents of the FTA, the neglect of environmental considerations is a major deficiency. They argue that a minimum requirement should be that the federal government undertake an environmental impact statement to examine the costs and benefits of the FTA. However, the only study prepared to date by the federal government is a meager report titled Freer Trade and the Environment. This document was issued by the Canadian Environmental Advisory Committee, a body which examines various issues on behalf of the federal Minister of the Environment and produces advisory reports. This report was released when negotiations were commencing in June 1986. Six areas of concern about the impact of free trade are identified including water exports, the need for Canada to maintain unique resource management policies, and perceived pressures to remove subsidies to corporations for pollution control equipment. Curiously, none of these impacts were viewed as inevitable by the Council even though little evidence in support of this position is cited.
The FTA is also having other effects which its authors would probably not have predicted, In their desire to see the FTA undermined, environmentalists who oppose it are working closely with unionists. This situation is encouraging new alliances which parallel those that have developed in the past between environmentalists and Indians in their efforts to oppose development on South Moresby Island in BC and recently in the Temagami region in Northern Ontario. No matter what the result of the FTA debate, these alliances promise to have long-lasting effects on environmental policy-making in Canada.
From Obiter Dicta, Monday March 28, 1988


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'Thank you everyone!' Kensington Palace shares a snap of the 36,000 VERY cute cards sent to celebrate Harry and Meghan's wedding, Prince Louis' birth and Charlotte's birthday
Kensington Palace revealed it received 36,000 pieces of post in the last month
Included cards for royal wedding, birth of Prince Louis and Charlotte's birthday
The adorable hand-drawn cards have proven to be a big hit on social media
By Danyal Hussain For Mailonline
Kensington Palace has released a photo showing some of the adorable handmade cards received by members of the Royal Family.
The image, shared on the palace's official Instagram account on Tuesday, shows cards marking Harry and Meghan's wedding, Prince Louis's birth and Princess Charlotte's 3rd birthday.
The post also offered insight into the extraordinary volume of post sent to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex - revealing that 36,000 pieces have been received in the last month alone.
The image, shared on the palace's official Instagram account on Tuesday, shows cards marking Harry and Meghan's wedding, Prince Louis's birth and Princess Charlotte's 3rd birthday
The post also offered insight into the extraordinary volume of post sent to the royals - revealing that 36,000 pieces have been received in the last month alone
The most popular card seemed to be the one of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, made from a selection of craft items. Pictured, the royal couple at their wedding last month
The adorable hand-drawn cards were a hit on social media, with people describing them as delightful and cute.
The most popular card seemed to be the one of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, made from a selection of craft items.
The Duke was seen with a bushy beard of ginger yarn while his spiky hair was strands of coloured string.
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Meanwhile the Duchess was given a stunning crown complete with flower applique.
Instagram user lisaannkat posted: 'Omg look how super cute the pic is of the Duke and Duchess!'
The adorable hand-drawn cards were a hit on social media, with people describing them as delightful and cute
While user srinivasan_varsha wrote: 'They're so beautiful. And that picture of Duke Harry and Duchess Meghan is an absoloutly delightful piece of art.'
Other cards celebrated the birth of Prince Louis, with one reading 'Welcome Prince Louis'.
Another colourful card depicted a young girl and seemed to be dedicated to Princess Charlotte's birthday.
Kensington Palace handles affairs relating to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and the Duke of Duchess of Cambridge and their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.
Some of the cards celebrated Princess Charlotte's third birthday last month. Pictured the princess with her mother the Duchess of Cambridge at the royal wedding last month
Other notes congratulated the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of Prince Louis
Matters relating to Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall are directed to Clarence House, while the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh's administration is handled by Buckingham Palace.
Members of the public can contact the Royal Family by sending post to the different addresses.
The Queen is shown almost all of her correspondence on a daily basis by one of her Private Secretaries, and is said to take a keen interest in the letters she receives.
How do you write to the Queen?
The Queen is shown almost all of her correspondence on a daily basis by one of her Private Secretaries, and she takes a keen interest in the letters she receives.
You can write to the Queen at the following address:
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For a formal letter, you can start it with 'Madam' and close the letter with 'I have the honour to be, Madam, Your Majesty's humble and obedient servant'.
However, you can write in whatever style you feel most comfortable with.
But, it is important to remember that there are some letters the Queen will not respond to.
As the constitutional Monarch, she won't intervene in any political or personal disputes, and, for security reasons, any unsolicited gifts which are sent to The Queen will not be accepted.
The Queen is shown almost all of her correspondence on a daily basis by one of her Private Secretaries, and she takes a keen interest in the letters she receives
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Longitudinal, or axial, shaft displacement can either be intentional or unintentional. The movements due to tolerances, settlement and thermal expansion or contraction cause the latter. While these movements maybe small, they can contribute to substantial thrust loads and result in bearing damage. In these cases a coupling with axial compliance capacity should be selected, predominantly bellows, sliding disc or even helical beam. Multi-stage bellows create the greatest amount of axial compliance while the single-stage disc or bellows provides the smallest amount of axial compliance. For intentional shaft displacement, such as push/pull systems or those with extensible drives where the distance between actuator and load is variable, a teleshaft coupling such as the HUCO-POL should be used. This embodies precision-drawn nesting tubes manufactured from square-section brass that can be cut to the appropriate length to provide a wide range of axial movement. This ability to customise the length of the coupling means they can be tailored to required length of stroke. In push/pull situations the coupling should be capable of resisting the corresponding forces. These values are listed under 'end loading' for mechanical couplings and 'axial spring rate' for flexural couplings. Another option is the Oldham de-mountable, three-part coupling. By mounting the hubs slightly out of full engagement, a limited amount of axial compliance is created.


Here we show how flash chromatography with mass directed fractionation can be used for purifying carbohydrate derivatives such as β-D-glucosamine pentaacetate 1 as a model compound, and other UV transparent or poorly UV absorbing compounds using either normal or reversed-phase chromatography.
In this study we synthesized two closely related amphipathic peptides and show the mass directed flash purification of non-acetylated '18A' from a crude mixture containing a single residue deletion sequence '17A' (-Glu residue) using the Biotage® Isolera Dalton™.
In mass detection, the presence of ions can suppress peaks from the analytes of interest. This study concludes that Isolera™ Dalton performs successful separations even with ions present in the sample.
Fragrance compounds, being invisible to UV, can be elusive and difficult to isolate. In this application, a four component mixture of fragrance compounds was purified using Accelerated Chromatographic Isolation™ (ACI) and identified by mass detection.
This application note shows how the two closely related peptide structures (MW 2139 and 2267) were separated using reversed phase mass directed flash chromatography with Isolera™ Dalton.
Mass-directed flash purification is a simple and effective technique to detect and fractionate compounds with poor UV chromophores. In this study, fatty acid methyl ester mixtures were purified by mass-directed flash purification using the Biotage Isolera™ Dalton System.
Traditional RP-HPLC techniques not always critical because improvements in solid-phase peptide synthesis techniques over the years (microwave heating and ChemMatrix® solid phase supports) have reduced the burden on downstream purification steps. Mass directed flash purification can be a viable alternative to more expensive (and lower capacity) semi- or prep-scale RP-HPLC methods.
In this application note we demonstrate the power of mass detection in Isolera™ Dalton by investigating the incomplete separation of two dyes, Butter yellow (Mass 225.29 g/mol) and Sudan red (Mass 278.31 g/mol), by normal phase flash purification.
Developed by collaboration with the University of Eindhoven, European Regional Marketing and R+D, this application note describes the application of Isolera Dalton to the detection of multiply charged peptide ions prior to purification. This effectively increases the range of the Isolera Dalton mass detection, for this class of compounds and demonstrates that Isolera Dalton is a fully integrated purification instrument rather than a simple MS based analytical tool.
Be sure you have your target compound the moment your purification is complete. The Isolera™ Dalton integrates the Biotage approach to flash chromatography with true compound identification using mass detection.
Leu-Enkephalin-amide (YGGFLNH2, Ca. MW = 554.65) was synthesized on the Rink amide ChemMatrix® resin at a scale of 0.5 mmol. Crude peptide (100 mg) was purified in duplicate using the Isolera Dalton equipped with a Biotage® SNAP KP-C18-HS 12g cartridge.
The direct injection kit is intended to be used to inject samples into Isolera™ Dalton Nanolink using a syringe with a Luer-Lok tip.
If high back pressure is detected in the makeup pump lines, and/or the High Makeup Flow Pressure dialog appears, the microfilter may be partially clogged and needs replacing. This is a step by step guide.
Recently there has been substantial motivation to consider and evaluate alternative, more environmentally friendly solvents. Some countries have even gone so far as to ban some of the more toxic, yet commonly used solvents. In addition to general toxicity, the volume of solvent used in any particular application is given extra consideration in the green chemistry movement. In this regard, purification solvent selection is closely monitored as they are often used in large quantities.
In this poster we demonstrate real-time detection and identification of peptides during reversed-phase flash chromatography with the new Biotage® Isolera™ Dalton mass-directed flash purification system. Presented at ACS Spring 2014.
In this poster we will show how using reversed-phase flash chromatography with the new Biotage® Isolera™ Dalton mass-directed flash purification system provides real-time simultaneous separation, detection, and identification of lipids. Presented at ACS Spring 2014.
The tasks carried out during the maintenance visit shall include servicing the listed components and a final check which is based on factory acceptance and qualifications tests. These two procedures constitute a Biotage Preventive Maintenance (PM) Plan.
This document outlines service products specific to Isolera™ Dalton. For further information on Biotage service products please see "Biotage Service Agreements" brochure (PPS330).
The mass-directed flash purification system Isolera™ Dalton produces its final mass spectrum by compiling data from hundreds of individual mass spectra in real time.
Isolera Dalton identifies compounds by mass in real time during flash separation, leading to greater confidence in purification, higher purity, greater recovery, and a significant saving in time. Reduce or eliminate the need for time consuming off-line mass analysis during development programs, increase throughput and effectiveness for both chemists and analytical groups.
Use this simple tool to look up possible adducts and fragments which may occur with Isolera™ Dalton or Biotage® Dalton 2000 mass detectors. Enter the target compound weight and use the mass lookup cell to highlight resulting m/z values.
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The webinar titeled "Isolera™ Dalton, the world's first truly integrated Mass Directed automated Flash Purification System" held today by Dr. Sunil Rana is available online.
The Isolera™ Dalton system consists of Isolera™ Dalton Mass Detector, Isolera™ Dalton Nanolink and Isolera™ Spektra and embraces ACI™ for efficient and automated purification. Isolera Dalton directs flash fractionation by molecular mass, and in real time.
Isolera™ Dalton brings mass detection to flash chromatography. This system identifies compounds by mass in real time during Flash separation, leading to greater confidence in purification and a significant saving in time and money. This combination of identification and purification removes complex off-line analytical steps from the workflow, vastly increasing throughput and putting the entire purification and analysis in the hands of the chemist.
Reactor content can be injected directly to identify target masses, which then are transferred directly to the Flash method for mass targeted purification.
Isolera™ Dalton automates and takes the hard work out of the compound identification and purification, perfect for chemists whose priorities lie more towards the chemistry than small details of running the analysis. Minimal user intervention required makes it available to chemists unfamiliar with mass detection or those whose priorities lie in compound synthesis rather than analysis.
Isolera™ Dalton Mass Detector uses a chip-based electrospray system with a miniaturized quadrupole and internal vacuum pumps, allowing the system to easily fit in a fume hood, and is capable of handling both normal and reverse-phase samples with ease.
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Isolera™ Spektra software with its graphic user interface provides a straightforward controlling environment, giving easy access to the process.


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Ashton questions need for fall provincial election
MLA for riding of Penticton has served in legislature since 2013
Dan Ashton, the Liberal MLA for the riding of Penticton, will seek re-election in the next provincial election, but he believes an election should not be held this fall.
"Why, and especially right now?" he asked.
He said the provincial government has fixed election dates in place, with the next election scheduled to be held on or before Oct. 16, 2021.
During a minority government, elections may occur sooner than when a majority government is in power.
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The present government is a minority, with John Horgan of the New Democratic Party as premier. The BC Liberals and the New Democrats each have 41 seats in the legislature, while the Greens have three seats.
Ashton said the coalition between the New Democrats and the Greens gives the New Democrats the power in the legislature, and as a result, a provincial election is unnecessary at this time.
He added now, during the COVID-19 pandemic, is a bad time to hold an election.
"Our office is deluged with people who are in trouble," he said.
In addition to those who have lost jobs or have seen income supplies dwindle because of the pandemic, Ashton said the agriculture industry has also been hard hit.
The cherry crop this year was significantly lower than normal and fruit growers have had a difficult time finding enough pickers to harvest the crop.
Tourism numbers were also lower than normal, affecting those in that industry, he said.
In addition, Ashton believes campaigning would be difficult this fall because of the pandemic.
Ashton was first elected to the legislature in 2013 and was re-elected in 2017. He is the Agri-Tourism critic for the BC Liberals and is deputy chair of the special committee to review the Personal Information Protection Act. Before entering provincial politics, he served on Penticton council as a councillor for three terms and as mayor for two terms.
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Dwight Howard Dominates The Magic In His Return To Orlando; Deron Williams Is Back
by: uproxx March 13, 2013
It wasn't quite like LeBron returning to Cleveland or like Death Row Records coming to New York City. But Dwight Howard was showered with more than a few boos in his return to Orlando, and more than a few creative signs. There was a "Judas Coward" and a "Congratulations: we despise you more than Shaq!" and a "Dwight: my four-year-old can make free throws." It's too bad none of those signs could play defense because Howard looked like Superman again, obliterating the Magic for 39 points, 16 rebounds and 39 free throw attempts in a 106-97 Lakers win. … L.A. followed Howard's lead from the start. The big man was active, hyped (he was talking some junk with the fans after sending Tobias Harris' runner to the parking lot) and bouncy. The Lakers started the second quarter on a 11-1 run as the center was eating up the glass and getting more involved after Kobe's shoot-a-thon to start the opening minutes. Then, he was heavily involved again during a 15-2 third quarter run that sealed the deal … Hopefully you're keeping an eye on Tobias Harris (17 points, 15 rebounds). He can move, can shoot and actually tries on defense. He blocked a Howard dunk attempt from behind in the third quarter last night that had everyone spitting out their drinks … Dwyane Wade (23 points) and Miami beat Atlanta by 17, extending their winning streak to 19. This one was never in doubt, not after the Heat jumped out 22-10 to start. It's so depressing to watch Atlanta play, especially when you're comparing them to a team like the Heat … Just when you wanted to start taking Boston serious, they go and get blown out in Charlotte, 100-74. Gerald Henderson was a monster, scoring 35 points, and even hitting what had to be the shot of the night. In the second quarter, Henderson got the ball after another klutzy move from Byron Mullens. He took one dribble, then launched himself at the rim before contorting his body, double-pumping, and making a layup by releasing the ball down near his feet … In his first action in the first half, Jordan Crawford hit a pull-up and the announcers started saying, "We know from his days in Washington that he's a volume shooter, and if he gets it going, he is a TOUGH cover" … "Yeah and he posterized Brandon Knight with a dunk the other night that they are still talking about on Twitter." Um, you mean DeAndre Jordan right? There's about an eight inch height difference between the two … Ben Gordon (17 points) came in during the second quarter, and this is no lie, took four three-pointers (or near three-pointers) on his first three trips downcourt. The other two times he initially touched it? Pump fakes and nearly more triple attempts. It was unbelievable. He was making Jordan Crawford look like Bob Cousy … And recently on DimeMag.com, we wrote a piece detailing which teams would be interested in signing Tracy McGrady, Gilbert Arenas and Eddy Curry for the stretch run now that their seasons in China are over. We actually spoke to 'Mac's agent, Arn Tellem, who told us: "Tracy had a great experience in China and would love to play there again. If an opportunity arises in the NBA he will give it all due consideration. He would be happy to play in the NBA next season but he would be equally content to return to China and play in the CBA." So much for his "retirement," although it remains to be seen if anyone ever offers him a NBA shot again … Keep reading to hear about how Vince Carter turned back the clock …
The real Deron Williams is finally back. We waited almost 60 games, but there he was last night against New Orleans, isolating, cracking people with crossovers, hitting everyone else with hesitations, and dropping an easy 21 points and 13 assists in Brooklyn's 108-98 win. It was a continuation of a stretch (his last 10 games) that has seen him average 23.9 points on 48 percent shooting. His next step is getting his swagger back enough to challenge Kyrie Irving for the title of nastiest ballhandler in the league … Vince Carter must've been pissed off we all annointed DeAndre Jordan's dunk as the best ever because he pulled out the Hot Tub Time Machine last night in Dallas' seven-point win in Milwaukee. With Monta Ellis (32 points, nine dimes) adding to his body count, and the Bucks charging back into it, Carter scored 11 late points and hit three ridiculous triples to kill all that noise. They were typical VC specials: super off-balance, leaning the opposite way, and they all looked like they could've hit the rafters … On one sequence in the fourth quarter, Larry Sanders (13 points, 12 rebounds, four blocks) came out of nowhere to block Darren Collison's runner. He scooped it up, led the break, had it knocked away from behind, recovered it, dished it off, and then got it back for a baseline sledgehammer. Another example of why Milwaukee is sneaky fun to watch … In other scores from last night: Cleveland took care of Washington, 95-90, but without Irving around, John Wall had his best night (27 points, seven boards, 14 dimes) of the season; Minnesota and Ricky Rubio's triple-double (21 points, 13 rebounds, 12 assists) surprisingly killed San Antonio, 107-83; and Marc Gasol's 20 led Memphis to another win, 102-97 over Portland … The McDonald's All American Games just announced the Morgan Wootten Player of the Year Finalists. For the boys, it'll be Aaron Gordon from Cali, Aaron and Andrew Harrison of Texas, New York's Dakari Johnson, and of course, Jabari Parker and Andrew Wiggins. The girls finalists are Lexie Brown, Kaela Davis and Diamond DeShields all from Georgia, Chicago's Linnae Harper, Taya Reimer of Fishers, Indiana, and Mercedes Russell from Oregon. The winners will be announced on March 18 … The rumors were flowing. Now they're confirmed: Dime #65 cover boy Aquille Carr won't be going to college. Instead, he's taking his talents overseas to make some money. Carr sent a tweet yesterday morning implying that he's not turning down the money a second time, and an official announcement is expected this weekend. It's probably a smart move by Carr, and we could see him going over there, starting to make money, and then never come back. Nothing wrong with that. It's just despicable the stuff you read online when something like this happens. Ninety percent of basketball fans should have their Internet privileges taken away for talking like buffoons … And interestingly, the Tribeca/ESPN Sports Film Festival (April 17-28) will feature two basketball-themed movies. One will be Pat XO, a film that follows Pat Summitt as she moves from the spotlight to her new battle with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. But it's the second one that has us really excited: Lenny Cooke. Lenny Cooke will dive into the "career" of one of the most hyped high school players ever … We're out like the Crimestopper.
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Berlin-based Jens de Gruyter has a lifelong passion for tea, exploring its many varieties and anticipating the latest market trends.
When The Coca-Cola Company launched FUZE Tea in Europe earlier this month, we caught up with Jens for his expert view of why tea – even when it's served ice cold – is so hot with people all over the world.
How did you come to be a 'Tea Master'?
I've been involved in tea for my whole life. It began in my childhood when my godfather, who himself traded in fine tea, first inspired an appreciation for tea that grew the more I learned about it and experienced it. Later, during the course of my studies and professional life, tea really became my personal elixir, my fuel. Eventually, I decided to pursue this hobby and passion and make it my vocation and career. I'm now a tea merchant and trader and run my own specialty tea company in Berlin, P & T, Paper & Tea.
A big part of my job is getting people interested in tea and encouraging them to taste teas and learn what an exciting, enjoyable and powerful product tea is. It's a great time to be doing this, as all over the world people are discovering a new passion for tea, in all its varieties.
Why is tea back in fashion?
I think we're seeing dynamics similar to the growth in wine appreciation, which hit Europe in the '80s and North America in the '90s. And then there was the boom in specialty coffee, beginning in the 90s. Now it's the turn of tea.
People are recognizing that there's so much more to tea than a teabag. It's fascinating to discover the varieties out there – not only in terms of types and flavour profiles, but also applications. Whether that's high-end loose leaf tea, bottled ready-to-drink tea or even tea used as an ingredient in foods and cosmetics. In fact in terms of application, formats and ways of enjoying it, tea is mankind's most versatile natural product invention.
Tea is a vast, beautiful world, full of variety. And in terms of aroma, even broader than coffee and wine. It's one of those things; the more you learn about it and experience it, the more you'll want to know.
What's your take on ready-to drink tea?
It's the fastest-growing tea category, even ahead of speciality tea. That's because of the convenience – being able to enjoy tea anywhere, anytime – coupled with the fact that people want healthier choices.
Ready-to-drink tea is driven by two dynamics: a trend towards more tea taste and less sugar, and a more adventurous approach to complementary ingredients. We're seeing really exciting and surprising flavor and aroma profiles using botanicals and fruits. This is a big step on from the classic American-style iced tea, where it all started.
Which types of tea are growing fastest?
Europe and the western world are still black tea oriented. But we're seeing that change very quickly. Green tea is growing fast because of the associated health benefits of drinking a less oxidised tea. White tea is really interesting, too – that's one oxidation level before green tea. Oolong tea – very common in China and Taiwan – is getting more popular, too. So, it's definitely opening up from European, British, Dutch tea traditions into something much more varied.
Where does FUZE Tea fit into this varied picture?
It perfectly meets consumers' desire for convenience, coupled with less sugar and exciting blends with other natural ingredients. This art of blending is as old as tea itself. In that way, FUZE Tea is following a fine tradition, re-booted for the modern consumer – especially Millennials, who are very health conscious and enjoy pushing boundaries with different flavor compositions.


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The Plausibility Project seeks to better understand the meaning and significance of plausibility through questioning the ways individuals and communities know, explore, assess and shape futures across time, cultures and professional practices.
The Consortium for Science, Policy and Outcomes and Center for Nanotechnology in Society at Arizona State University, with the Institute for Science, Innovation and Society at University of Oxford, gathered world-renowned scholars and practitioners at this workshop at Arizona State University to think about the nature and role of plausibility. The workshop created space for reflection about the ways and means of the future tense. This intimate gathering focused on developing pertinent research questions and collaborations focused on plausibility.
Public Seminars: Four public seminars were presented in conjunction with the Plausibility Project.
While the importance of thinking longer term (Crow 2009), building sustainable systems (Komiyama & Takeuchi 2006) and taking responsibility for futures (Adam 2007) in times of uncertainty has been established, what this means for futures-oriented research and practice is not entirely clear. The production and consumption of anticipatory knowledge involves imagination and speculation, the analytic treatment of expectations, the creation of visions and predictive models – a whole range of practices, methods and tools. However, there is little systematic scholarship that addresses how such knowledge is used in policy, industry and academia and, more importantly, little said about the quality of such knowledge. Plausibility has emerged as a crucial yet under-examined concept.
Anticipatory knowledge trespasses from fact to something else. In lieu of evidence and retrospective empirical studies, plausibility becomes a central concept to address issues surrounding the rigor and relevance of anticipatory knowledge. In the futures research community, plausibility is juxtaposed against such concepts as possibility (a range of options without judgment), probability (quantifying uncertainties) and desirability (preferred options). We may situate plausibility as a reasoned verdict – yet one that is often made with little reflection on norms, power or philosophical underpinnings.
Development of a coordinated research agenda with preliminary indications of who would be interested in addressing which gap.
The impetus for this project came from work conducted at the Center for Nanotechnology in Society at ASU. Fruitful discussions at the Oxford Futures Forum concretized the need for further explorations of the topic. This project occurs in cooperation with the Institute for Science, Innovation and Society at University of Oxford, which is a member of the Consortium for Science, Policy and Outcomes at ASU.
This bibliography presents a cursory collection of the scholarly literature relevant to plausibility. By no means is it exhaustive, but rather it begins to render the landscape of disciplinary and professional perspectives on the topic. Also see references suggested and annotated by workshop participants [here], which inspire fruitful thinking about plausibility, theoretically and methodologically.


I've got a medium-sized (50MB) CSV lookup file with two columns (email address and server name) that I want to use. I tried a straight upload and managed to put down our Splunk instance because replication failed and blocked all searches. Can I dribble the file in 100K lines at a time using outputlookup append=t? Or does the replication just take the whole lookup bundle and try and replicate everything?
Please note: I do not have access to the file system; whatever the solution is, I have to be able to do it from Splunk Web.
That seems a tad bit more than a medium size csv you have there, how many records have you got within it? Have you looked into utilising a KV store instead?
The problem isn't going to be fixed by "dribbling in" the csv one piece at a time.
Depending on the version of splunk you have limits.conf on the search heads and indexers will have a default setting of 800MB or 2GB for search bundle replication (I think it's 2GB since 6.6).
You're going over that limit by x MEgabytes when you upload the csv... and causing the issue.
There are several solutions documented for this.
Increase the limits (just know it affects network bandwidth. See search bundle replication settings in limits.conf - you can't do this via UI as far as I know.
Lookup table greater than 2GB - possible solutions?


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Walmart sets emergency leave policy for 1.4M hourly workers amid coronavirus concerns
The emergency leave policy covers both Walmart and Sam's Club workers and includes part-time employees.
Published: 1:45 PM EDT March 10, 2020
Updated: 2:05 PM EDT March 10, 2020
NEW YORK — Walmart is enacting an emergency leave policy for its 1.4 million hourly U.S. workers that allows them to take time off without penalty if they fear the spread of the new coronavirus.
Walmart also says that hourly workers who work in a store, club, office or distribution center will receive up to two weeks pay if they are required to quarantine by the government or by the retailer.
Workers who have a confirmed case of the virus will also receive two weeks of pay.
The policy covers both Walmart and Sam's Club workers and includes part-time employees.
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The nation's largest private employer said Tuesday that a worker at its store in Cynthiana, Kentucky, tested positive for the COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus.
The worker is receiving medical care and her condition is improving, according to an internal memo. The retailer consulted with state and local health experts after learning of the case, reinforced its cleaning and sanitizing protocol, and the store remains open after Walmart conferred with the state government.


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March 26, 2014 By Josh Moore
Insomniac Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) 2014 is quickly come up on us, June cannot get here soon enough for fans of the dance music festival. The festival is being held between June 20 to the 22nd at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Those attending the event will get to view some of the best DJs from around the world.
Some DJs appearing at EDC 2014 will be Avicii, who will be the headlining performer. Avicii is considered one of the best DJs in the entire world and you could get to see him at EDC live this June. Others DJs appearing live in a few months include Krewella, Steve Angella, Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, Bingo Players, and Boys Noise, among many others.
EDC began in 1996 and has since grown into the worldwide event it has become today. Fans of the dance music genre will be coming far and wide to experience the live party going down in Las Vegas in June. You could be among them this year, there's no more reason to hold off another year, this could be the year you make it out there and party the weekend away. Running from dusk until dawn, this is one party that doesn't stop just because someone is tired.
The best electronic dance music, the best of people, and the best DJs in the world in one of the best party cities in the world, what more could you ask for? Tickets will be on sale, but you'll need to get your hands on them before they're all sold out by the millions of other fans worldwide.
Will you be ready by June to experience one of the largest and most successful electronic dance events in the world? You'd better hope you are, the date is quickly approaching us and will be passing us by if we're not acting quickly.
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2014 Vegas Coin, Currency, Jewelry, Postcard and Stamp Expo
Las Vegas being the most populous city in Nevada, has made a name for it self for being the leading center for shopping, nightlife, fine dining, and gambling. It also leads as cultural and financial center in the southern part of Nevada. This for a fact, Las Vegas can be said to be the world's entertainment capital with a fast growing currency. Furthermore, the city has consolidated casinos that are ever busy. The City is also referred to as a sin city because of its leniency on adult content entertainment. Therefore, many people are normally projected to visit the City for the fun and entertainment that the good city provides.
According to the recent reviews of the best online slots for UK, Las Vegas coin is expected to grow as a result of the booming art and entertainment industry. The city provides exceptional jewelry that attracts various people to visit and buy. The numerous entertainment opportunities in Las Vegas have enabled the city to identify, nurture and promote talent among the local youths. The talent promotion initiative has led to creation of more job opportunities and the country has also earned a lot of revenue from the booming entertainment industry.
Since communication is equally necessary for the growth of all sector especially the entertainment sector, Las Vegas has developed reliable and effective stamp Expo and postcard. The cities tourism industry has also grown remarkably, a factor that has greatly improved the domestic economy. The average house hold in this city earns an income of $ 53; however, Las Vegas is again one of the stressful cities in the US. In addition, a study release also indicates that it has high number of divorce cases because in Nevada, getting a divorce is much easier than any other state in the USA.
For sports lovers, Las Vegas does not have major league sports, even though it enjoys such a large population, but in each sport there is the possibility to play your bets, sometimes i like to gamble online using sportsbook sites to place my wagers and you can be checking and getting profit if you are into it..
However, there is a reason for that, most people around prefer game betting more than anything since through betting they earn dollars which is the currency.
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2014 St Patrick's Day Parade And Festival In Las Vegas
The Luck of the Irish celebration comes to Las Vegas city on St. Patrick's Day from March 14 – 17, 2014. The city of Henderson is the venue for this year's 48th Annual Southern Nevada Sons and Daughters of Erin in time with the 2014 St.Patrick's Day Parade and Festival. The week-end long celebration will culminate with a grand parade that will showcase the festive green and Irish traditional dances. Residents of Nevada and Las Vegas are all invited to attend the Parade that will kick off at the Henderson Events Plaza in Water St. on Sunday, March 16. Admission fees are complimentary and not a compulsory.
The four day celebration consists of a carnival, auto show, live musical concerts at the park, restaurants that feature Irish cuisine and shops that offer four leaf clover symbols (hats, shirts, mugs, etc.) and other St.Patrick's Day souvenirs, bars offering the green beer and other Irish drinks (Guinness, Black and Tans, Bailey's, etc.). There will be face painting booths to accommodate everyone who wants to look festive and join the event. All the shops will promote the particular hue and offer their own way of honoring the patron saint of Ireland.
The festivities will culminate with the grand Irish parade that is dotted with live performances from famous Irish bands, Celtic dancers, and traditional Irish costumes. The parade which is said to be the largest and most colorful procession that will happen in Nevada this year will feature 100 acknowledged entries that will follow the theme for this year called "Shamrock and Shenanigans". Come and witness this year's proceedings which promise to be colorful, festive, and fun filled with live entertainment.
All of the gathered proceeds from this year's festivities for the 2014 St.Patrick's Day Parade and Festival will benefit the St. Baldrick's Foundation. It is a foundation that has a lifetime commitment and dedication to raise money looking for a cure for cancer and childhood cancer research.
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The Da Vinci The Exhibition at the Venetian in Las Vegas
If you're an art fan, you've probably heard that the Da Vinci The Exhibition at the Venetian March 12, 2014 will be one of the biggest and best exhibits for art lovers in recent years. The exhibit will be open to the public from Sundays through Thursdays, from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. The art exhibit will be open until 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. There will be ample time to visit and see the art of one of the most world-renowned artists in the world, Da Vinci.
The upcoming exhibit will feature some of the most brilliant work the artist ever completed in his time. In total there will be 65 inventions and machines, Da Vinci's advanced anatomical studies and the paintings that made him famous and were passed down through history.
Guests will have the luxury of exploring interactive displays to gain a hands-on understanding of how Da Vinci thought when he was creating these works of wonder. Viewers can spend as much time as they like between the opening and closing hours exploring the exhibit and guiding themselves through the artwork.
Never have art fans had such an opportunity to look into the mind of one of the most brilliant men alive in this world. And, best of all, you'll be able to get up close and personal to the famous artworks, like the Mona Lisa. The exhibit is allowing this due to the artwork being perfect replications, which means you can check out the detail in the paintings as if they were the originals.
If you have any love of Da Vinci or art in general, the Venetian is where you will want to be on March 12th for opening day. Get there before the masses and experience the art that made a man famous throughout history.
The Best of Rod Stewart in Vegas April 30 through May 17
March 5, 2014 By Josh Moore
Craving for the best of the R&B music, then Las Vegas is the place to visit and experience the best of Rod Stewart in Vegas April 30 through May 17. There will be sensational shows by one the legendry R&B vocalist and British rock singer, Roderick David "Rod" Stewart, CBE. The Scottish who is one of the popular celebrities in the show biz industry across the globe will be performing his best numbers to his fans in Las Vegas.
The upcoming show will be one of the record breaking shows graced by this electrifying artist who current music records sold worldwide is far above 100 million records. The upcoming magnificent presentation will feature a new member of the band, his daughter Ruby joining him to present the thrilling pieces "Forever Young" produced in 1988. Also, the April show will feature "It's Over", "they treat me like I'm Elvis Tonight's and Rhythm of My Heart. Other exciting items that you should expect are "Have You Ever Seen the Rain", "Tonight's the Night", "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?" This Old Heart of Mine amidst other fine lovely music by the celebrity. The music legend will perfectly mix the old genre music with the newly modernized powerful presentations.
The upcoming performance of the English music legend of one of the latest-of-art stage in Las Vegas is going to be one of the memorable moments that you cannot afford to miss. You should plan and come to attend these breathtaking "Rod Stewart: The Hit Performance" chain of shows in Las Vegas with your spouse, fiancee or loved one and listen to some of the best and popular love music that have been arranged for quite some time. Also, the fans will have an opportunity to join the rocking music legend Rod Stewart on the stage and sing some of his amazing lyrics to their satisfaction.
Make a date and come the best of Rod Stewart in Vegas April 30 through May 17 and get entertained with a passionate song writer of all the time with a career extending to more than five decades back.
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Santana, Cancel Your Gig in Israel!
Watch and share this video urging musician Carlos Santana to respect the call for boycott and stand on the right side of history by cancelling his gig in Israel!
Santana isn't just a rock legend – he's a respected, devoted advocate for children around the world.
Israeli soldiers and police have killed more than 1,800 Palestinian children since 2000. Every year the Israeli military arrests and prosecutes around 700 Palestinian children.
But when members of the Middle East Children's Alliance and JVP- Bay Area attempted to deliver our petition signed by 25,000 urging him to cancel his upcoming concert in Tel Aviv, staff at the office literally locked the door, closed the blinds, and refused to receive it.
Santana himself knows there's a crisis here – in 2010 he canceled a show in Tel Aviv because of Israeli human rights violations.And Palestinian children…
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ORLANDO MASSACRE: We Might Have Just Gotten Definitive Proof of What Really Happened…
We already looked at reasons why the Orlando Massacre was probably a false-flag operation; first here and then more here. But now something has emerged that seems to prove it almost beyond doubt.
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London employment tribunal says Uber drivers are workers, not self-employed
By Paul Hill Neowin · Oct 28, 2016 13:38 EDT · Hot! with 21 comments
A London employment tribunal has ruled that Uber drivers have the right to be classed as workers, rather than self-employed. In the UK, being a worker comes with several perks, including holiday and sick pay, paid rest breaks, and the national minimum wage. The new rules will apply to the 40,000 Uber drivers in England and Wales.
As you can imagine, Uber, which wants to keep costs low as possible, has stated that it will appeal the ruling that it had acted unlawfully. Nigel Mackay, from the law firm Leigh Day, which represented the two drivers (Mr Farrar, and Mr Aslam) in the tribunal, said:
"This judgment acknowledges the central contribution that Uber's drivers have made to Uber's success by confirming that its drivers are not self-employed, but that they work for Uber as part of the company's business. This is a ground-breaking decision, It will impact not just on the thousands of Uber drivers working in this country, but on all workers in the so-called gig economy whose employers wrongly classify them as self-employed and deny them the rights to which they are entitled."
The Government's Department for Business said that it wants to keep employment rules up-to-date so that they reflect the new ways of working. It has commissioned an independent review into "modern working practices" to help keep rules updated. Opposition MP, Jack Dromey, told the BBC that:
"Uber are going to have to fundamentally rethink how they operate in this country."
Although this is a big win for proponents of workers' rights, it may take a while until we hear the ruling of Uber's appeal to the decision.
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Within a year of publishing Mark in his Expository Thoughts on the Gospels series, J. C. Ryle had, in 1858, completed the Gospel of Luke.
This was a much more 'substantial' commentary than the earlier ones on Matthew and Mark, and comprehensive 'explanatory notes' were appended to the author's 'thoughts' on each passage of Scripture. The purpose of the notes was four-fold-(i) to 'throw light on difficulties' in the text; (ii) to provide literal meanings and comparative translations of certain of the Greek words used by Luke; (iii) to quote what other 'approved writers' had said on particular passages; and (iv) to use Scripture to 'combat existing false doctrines and heresies'. Because of this, the Expository Thoughts on the Luke were – and are in this new edition – presented in two volumes, the first covering Luke chapters 1-10, the second chapters 11-24.
Written specifically for a non-Jewish readership, Luke's Gospel is perhaps the most 'accessible' of the narratives of the life of Christ for modern readers. Ryle's desire for his readers mirrors that of Luke 1:4, that they might gain 'a more clear knowledge of Christ, as a living person, a living priest, a living physician, a living friend, a living advocate at the right hand of God, and a living Saviour soon about to come again'.
1:1-4 St Luke's general introduction to his Gospel 1
1:5-12 History of Zacharias and Elisabeth, and vision of Zacharias in the temple 5
1:13-17 The angel's announcement of John the Baptist's birth, and description of his ministry 9
1:18-25 Unbelief of Zacharias and consequent punishment 13
1:26-33 The angel's announcement to the Virgin Mary that she should be the mother of our Lord 16
1:34-38 The Virgin Mary's question to the angel, and his answer 20
1:39-45 The Virgin Mary's visit to Elisabeth 23
1:46-56 The Virgin Mary's song of praise 26
1:57-66 The birth of John the Baptist 30
1:67-80 The prophecy and song of praise uttered by Zacharias 34
2:1-7 The birth of Christ at Bethlehem 38
2:8-20 The angel's announcement of Christ's birth to the shepherds 43
2:21-24 Circumcision of Christ and presentation in the temple 47
2:25-35 Simeon, his history, praise, and prophecy 51
2:36-40 Anna the prophetess, and her history 56
2:41-52 Christ found sitting among the doctors 60
3:1-6 Time when our Lord's early ministry began,— preaching of John the Baptist 64
3:7-14 John the Baptist,—his mode of addressing those who came to hear him 68
3:15-20 Effect of John the Baptist's ministry,—his testimony to Christ,—his imprisonment 73
3:21-38 Christ's baptism,—the genealogy of the Virgin Mary, (the daughter of Heli), traced up to Adam 77
4:1-13 Christ's temptation in the wilderness 83
4:14-22 Christ preaching in the synagogue of Nazareth 88
4:22-32 Unbelief and wickedness of the people of Nazareth 92
4:33-44 A devil cast out in the synagogue of Capernaum, —Simon's wife's mother healed of a fever,— Christ's habits of retirement,—Christ's purpose in coming upon earth 96
5:1-11 Christ's readiness to every good work,—miraculous draught of fishes 100
5:12-16 A man full of leprosy healed,—Christ's diligence about private prayer 105
5:17-26 A man sick of the palsy, let down through the tiling, and cured 109
5:27-32 The calling of Levi and Matthew, and the feast he made on the occasion 113
5:33-39 Christ the bridegroom,—new wine and new bottles 117
6:1-5 The disciples plucking corn on the sabbath day, —Christ Lord of the Sabbath 122
6:6-11 The man with a withered hand cured,—doing good on the sabbath defended 127
6:12-19 Christ's prayer before ordaining the twelve apostles, —names and position of the apostles 130
6:20-26 Those whom Christ calls blessed,—those of whom he says 'woe unto you.' 136
6:27-38 The nature and extent of Christian charity,— the rule for doubtful cases,—the example of God,—the reward of charity 140
6:39-45 Warning against false teachers,—importance of a blameless life,—fruit, the only test of character 145
6:46-49 The two builders and the two foundations 149
7:1-10 The centurion's servant at Capernaum healed 154
7:11-17 The widow's son at Nain restored to life 160
7:18-23 The message with which John the Baptist sent his disciples to Christ, and the answer which they received 164
7:24-30 Christ's high testimony to John the Baptist 169
7:31-35 Christ's description of the men of his generation, and their childish folly exposed 175
7:36-50 Story of the woman who was a sinner, who stood behind our Lord, and anointed his feet in the house of Simon the Pharisee 179
8:1-3 The holy woman who accompanied our Lord and his twelve apostles in their journeys, and ministered unto him 186
8:4-15 Parable of the sower 190
8:16-21 Spiritual privileges to be diligently used,—who were Christ's mother and brethren? 195
8:22-25 The storm on the lake, and the miraculous calm 199
8:26-36 The man who had devils, in the country of the Gadarenes, healed 203
8:37-40 Christ rejected by the Gadarenes,—Christ's commands to the man who had been healed in their country 208
8:41-48 The woman who had an issue of blood, healed by touching the hem of Christ's garment 213
8:49-56 The daughter of Jairus restored to life 217
9:1-6 Christ's first commission to the twelve disciples when he sent them to preach 221
9:7-11 Herod perplexed by Christ's works,—the importance of occasional retirement,—Christ's readiness to receive 225
9:12-17 Five thousand men fed with five loaves and two fishes 229
9:18-22 Various opinions about Christ, Peter's clear confession,—Christ foretells his own death 232
9:23-27 Necessity of self-denial and carrying the cross, —value of the soul,—danger of being ashamed of Christ 236
9:28-36 The transfiguration of Christ 240
9:37-45 The devil cast out of the young man whom the disciples could not cure 245
9:46-50 The pride of Christ's disciples rebuked,— bigotry and illiberality reproved 249
9:51-56 Christ's steady adherence to his great work,— unholy zeal of James and John reproved 253
9:57-62 Christ's followers must submit to hardships,— must let the dead bury their dead,—must not look back 257
10:1-7 Christ's appointment of the seventy disciples, and instructions with which they were sent forth 262
10:8-16 Further instructions given by Christ to the seventy disciples 268
10:17-20 Return of the seventy elated with success,— solemn warning given to them by Christ 273
10:21-24 Christ rejoicing,—sovereignty of God in saving sinners—privileges of those who have the gospel 276
10:25-28 The lawyer's question to Christ,—the rule of faith, —the summary of duty 281
10:29-37 Parable of the good Samaritan 285
10:38-42 Christ at the house of Martha and Mary,— over-carefulness reproved,—one thing needful, —the good part commended 291
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FOR SALE: A Stunning 1976 Corvette Restomod
Scott Kolecki·
· 11 months ago
Corvette Generation
C3 Corvette
1976 - C3 Corvette
One of the biggest criticisms repeatedly slung at mid-seventies Corvette is this: they look cool but they are SLOW. Sadly, GM had to cut horsepower during the mid-1970s due to increasing EPA regulations and a major OPEC fuel crisis that crippled the American automotive industry as a whole. They kept building cool-looking Corvettes, but the truth was, these cars were underpowered and just didn't wow consumers the way a Corvette is supposed to.
Fast forward a few decades to the fifth- and sixth-generation Corvettes. Horsepower and handling were now the cornerstones of what made the Corvette great. While both the C5 and C6 still looked cool, neither harkened to automobile aficionados in quite the same way as the third-generation, classic coke-bottle-shaped Corvettes of yesteryear did/do.
The solution? Build a 1976 Corvette restomod that is powered by and handles like the underpinnings of a fifth/sixth generation Corvette.
Check out this incredible 1976 Corvette Restomod!
A 1976 Corvette Restomod by Protourergarage
There just so happens to be a beautiful example of a 1976 Corvette restomod for sale via auction at "The Market by Bonhams." This car was one of two 1976 Corvette built by Hungarian resto-mod specialists Protourergarage. This company, which hails from Budapest, was founded ten years ago by a pair of friends who decided they should start building pro-touring Corvettes for the European market. After nearly a half-decade of development, the pair created these C3 Corvette coupes as proof-of-concept vehicles. The cars each retained their original, exterior body shells, but were paired to an assortment of technologies from more modern-era Corvettes.
The Corvette that we're sharing today was built on an original C3 chassis and even contained some of the original C3 hardware. Paired to that was additional hardware in the form of suspension, brake hardware, and the like, from a fifth-generation Corvette. At its heart, the pair placed a fifth-generation LS1 V8 engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission lifted directly out of a sixth-generation Corvette. The car has traveled just over 1,200 miles since being fabricated, suggesting that this restomod is still, essentially brand new – at least in terms of its life as a hybrid of multiple Corvettes.
The chassis, which was fabricated to Protourergarage's own design, used QA1 coil-over suspension at all four corners; the original chassis and running gear had been delivered to the company's workshops in very poor condition. Given the added cost required to refurbish it to usable condition, everything but the car's body was discarded. The body was repaired and upgraded to accommodate the new chassis and running gear. Its sister car featured C6 hardware more prominently throughout its chassis, and it had a more powerful engine than the car offered here. Point of fact, the sister car placed seventh in the 2016 Tuning World competition in Bodensee, Austria, whittled down from 30,000 initial entrants.
The Exterior
Outwardly, this car is almost all stock C3 Corvette, save for a couple of minor – but notable – alterations. First, extra fiberglass was added to wider the car's front and rear tracks to match those of its C5 donor car. Second, the wheel openings were altered slightly to accommodate wider wheels (18 x 9.5 out front and 19 x 12 in the back) from a C6 Corvette Centennial Edition. These wheels, which are finished in a glossy black, give the car a much bolder appearance than the factory wheels from that era.
Originally painted red, the car was repainted as part of its rebuild. The new color, Ford Tangerine Scream Pearl (ouch, a Ford color on a Corvette?) was originally offered to consumers by Ford from 2012 to 2019 as an option on the European Focus ST. The color (which really does look striking on this Corvette) was selected because of how well it stood out amongst the competition. The paint finish on this car is much nicer than anything that came out of St. Louis in the mid-1970s.
All brightwork, including the door handles, were repainted black, as were with the outer sill kick panels. The contrast between the orange and the black is striking.
Per the comments on the auction site, the car's panel fitment and gelcoat surfaces appear to be in excellent condition. The car still has its single-piece rear bumper, a feature that became standard fare in 1975. The fiberglass around the pop-up headlights, the door jambs, the filler cap surround and the taillight cutouts are free of any blemish/defect. The only notable defects are small chips in the paint on the rocker panels from the opening/closing of the doors.
The interior of this Corvette is a significant departure from the factory setup. This car is equipped with an aftermarket gauge cluster from Dakota and a Retrosound radio specially fitted to match the factory nacelles and aperature. The dashboard and center consoles have both been replaced, though the replacement components match the factory look of the car (minus the cracking/crazing often associated with aging.) The car also features a Momo Prototip steering wheel, leather-trimmed A-pillars and yellow stitching along the dash and door trim.
This car features the stock T-tops, though these are in far better condition than any factory tops dating back to 1976. There are no rips or tears in their headliner inserts, and the outer edge of the windscreen where the panels rest appears to be in excellent condition. All weatherstripping looks to be in excellent condition, and it was reported that it was replaced in its entirety as part of the 2016 rebuild. The Corvette's seats were also re-worked during the rebuild. They come wrapped in matching leather, with the aforementioned yellow stitching on both the upper and lower cushions. Both seats appear in excellent condition, with no blemishes, tears, or wear marks anywhere on the leather.
Below the hood lives a low-mileage, fully rebuilt LS1 engine out of a fifth-generation Corvette. This engine was shipped from the United States to Hungary specifically for this project, and it replaced the car's factory 5.7-liter, 180 horsepower L48 engine. The engine was fitted with special metal supports built by Protourerergarge. These are designed to reinforce the engine in the older chassis. All supports appear to be free of rust and the engine itself appears to be clean and free of any leaks. Free-flowing exhaust headers were installed and helped bolster the LS1's output to 380 brake horsepower. The rest of the exhaust system is also custom-fabricated for the car.
As mentioned earlier, engine horsepower is transferred to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual transaxle lifted directly from a C6 Corvette. The car also has sixth-generation Z51 brakes.
The Corvette is being auctioned off in the United Kingdom, where it's currently registered as a tax-exempt historic vehicle. However, the auctioneer has the ability to export it to the United States, should the winning bid come from this side of the pond. The pre-auction sell price estimate is 30,000 to 50,000 British pounds or about $40,000 to $67,000 at current exchange rates.
Protourergarage has since built more than 100 Corvette restomods to customer specifications. They continue to build these cars using a C3 donor platform, though they've also been at work on a C2/C6 resto-mod which is currently in build status. Still, this original C3 Corvette represents the very start of Protourergarage's journey, and the results speak for themselves.
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Publisher: Honesdale, Pennsylvania : Calkins Creek, an imprint of Hightlights, 2017.
General Note: Siebert Informational Award, 2018.
Summary, etc.: For twelve history-making days in May 1961, thirteen black and white civil rights activists, also known as the Freedom Riders, traveled by bus into the South to draw attention to the unconstitutional segregation still taking place. Despite their peaceful protests, the Freedom Riders were met with increasing violence the further south they traveled.
1 . ‡aBrimner, Larry Dane, ‡eauthor.
1 0. ‡aTwelve days in May : ‡bFreedom Ride 1961 / ‡cLarry Dane Brimner.
1. ‡aHonesdale, Pennsylvania : ‡bCalkins Creek, an imprint of Hightlights, ‡c2017.
. ‡aFor twelve history-making days in May 1961, thirteen black and white civil rights activists, also known as the Freedom Riders, traveled by bus into the South to draw attention to the unconstitutional segregation still taking place. Despite their peaceful protests, the Freedom Riders were met with increasing violence the further south they traveled.
. ‡aSiebert Informational Award, 2018.
0. ‡aCivil rights movements ‡zSouthern States ‡xHistory ‡y20th century.
0. ‡aAfrican Americans ‡xCivil rights ‡zSouthern States ‡xHistory ‡y20th century.
0. ‡aCivil rights workers ‡zUnited States ‡vBiography.
0. ‡aAfrican American civil rights workers ‡vBiography.


Writer's block doesn't only affect writers of fiction and music; it can hit business writers as well. Luckily, unlike other types of writers, those in online business have a tool they can use when writer's block occurs: article spinners. However, these programs have advantages and disadvantages that need to be considered.
An article spinner is software that takes existing articles and uses a thesaurus and/or various algorithms to reword them into original content. Sometimes the thesaurus or other info sources it uses must be downloaded separately, while other versions come with the necessary database pre-installed. Do the necessary research before buying or downloading a spinner, as many are of poor quality or have a more limited pool of words to take from than other similar-priced programs.
While it may sound like article spinners do all the work, they still require human input. You'll still have to ensure that the new article's content is accurate, and you'll still have to proofread it for spelling and grammatical errors—even computers can make the your/you're mistake! And if performing manual article submission, the actual submission and determining the best article submission sites to use is still up to you. That said, a benefit of using an article spinner is that the new article will be ready to go sooner, meaning it will speed up your workflow for online article submissions, freeing you up to focus on other aspects of your business.
The above may sound too good to be true—and it sometimes is. While there are obvious advantages, article spinners also have flaws. For example, they often generate results of poor quality, and if search engines spot a badly spun article, they can shut it down fast, further hurting your chances of generating new business.
When it comes to avoiding this problem, you have two options: hiring a quality article writing and submission service or getting over your writer's block and writing or revising the article yourself. While you may still struggle to write new content yourself, the stress beats what you would have from your article spinner failing at its duties.


It was 8am on the morning of February 18th, 2008, when a large explosion occurred at a refinery outside of Big Spring, Texas. The blast of the explosion was reported to be felt as far as 60 miles away and caused the voluntary evacuation of local residents. Howard College and other nearby schools were shut down to ensure the safety of all students. The Alon USA refinery in Big Spring is located almost 250 miles from Forth Worth, Texas, and sits right next to highway I-20. The highway had to be closed as the explosion caused a large cloud of black smoke to rise above the roadway. Local firefighters and police officers rushed to the refinery as the explosion gave way to a raging fire.
One employee was reported to have suffered serious injuries and was transported to a hospital in Lubbock, Texas. Various West Texas medical teams traveled to Big Spring in order to assist with those who have suffered minor injuries. Local businesses have also reported some extensive property damage as a result of the explosion's blast. The Alon USA refinery produces close to 70,000 barrels per day and has never experienced a disaster of this magnitude in the history of its operation. With one employee facing serious injuries, it would seem that the explosion has spared the life of the 170 employees that work at the refinery.
The Texas Oil Refinery Explosion lawyers of Williams Hart are committed to representing the victims of Texas explosions. Being involved in an explosion in any way is not only stressful, but can cause a person to suffer physically, emotionally, and financially. If you or a loved one has been injured in an explosion, the law entitles you to seek legal counsel in order to file a lawsuit against those who have caused you harm. Partnering with an experienced lawyer is the first step in protecting your rights. The Texas Explosion Lawyers are dedicated to working with you closely to ensure that you receive compensation for your injuries. A skilled attorney will not only be able answer your questions, but will also be able to guide you through the complex legal process. Contact the Texas Explosion Lawyers of Williams Hart today to schedule a free initial consultation.


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Construction begins on Enel's 300MW wind farm in the US
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By Sophie Chapman . Mar 07, 2018, 11:30AM
Construction has begun on Enel's latest wind project in the state of Kansas, US.
The 300MW wind farm will sit in both Marion and Dickinson counties, and will bring the Italian energy firm's wind capacity in the state to 1.4GW, when operational.
It is anticipated the wind farm, developed by Enel's subsidiary Enel Green Power North America, will be complete by the end of 2018.
When fully operational, the power plant will annually generate 1,300 GWh of power.
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The firm has invested $400mn into the wind farm, sourcing the funds from its own financial resources.
"The start of construction of Diamond Vista, which follows a record year of growth in 2017 for Enel Green Power in the US, sends a strong message about our ability to deliver on the company's commitment to further strengthen its renewable leadership," stated Antonio Cammisecra, Head of Global Renewable Energies at Enel, and CEO of Enel Green Power.
"Furthermore, this project confirms us as a partner of choice for offtake customers who, like Enel, are committed to advancing a sustainable energy future. We are proud to be able to support their renewable goals through a cost-effective energy supply."
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GE's Haliade-X 12 MW prototype to be installed in Rotterdam
Andrew Woods .
GE Renewable Energy and Future Wind (a Joint Venture between Pondera Development and SIF Holding Netherlands) have announced an agreement to install the first Haliade-X 12 MW wind turbine prototype in Maasvlakte-Rotterdam (NL) during summer 2019. The deal includes five years of testing and a 15-year full service Operation and Maintenance
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Wind farm developer Tilt Renewables deploys lidar technology
Marcus Lawrence .
ZX Lidars, industry-leading supplier and pioneer of wind lidar products, has announced that renewable energy development firm Tilt Renewables has deployed its technology in a bid to optimise energy production through wind
Wind lidar incorporates the projection of laser beams through the atmosphere and measuring the backscattered
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Siemens Gamesa launches 10 MW offshore wind turbine
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE), the world's leader in the offshore industry, today launched the SG 10.0-193 DD, the company's first 10+ MW offshore wind turbine.
According to the company, the newest wind turbine in the SGRE offshore product portfolio "builds on proven technology for maximum energy yield at all wind speeds
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Canon 5D Mark III comes with a 36 x 24 mm CMOS sensor, which has a diagonal of 43.27 mm (1.7") and a surface area of 864.00 mm².
The sensor has a surface area of 864 mm². There are approx. 22,300,000 photosites (pixels) on this area. Pixel pitch, which is a measure of the distance between pixels, is 6.22 µm. Pixel pitch tells you the distance from the center of one pixel (photosite) to the center of the next.
Pixel or photosite area is 38.69 µm². The larger the photosite, the more light it can capture and the more information can be recorded.
Pixel density tells you how many million pixels fit or would fit in one square cm of the sensor. Canon 5D Mark III has a pixel density of 2.58 MP/cm².
These numbers are important in terms of assessing the overall quality of a digital camera. Generally, the bigger (and newer) the sensor, pixel pitch and photosite area, and the smaller the pixel density, the better the camera. If you want to see how 5D Mark III compares to other cameras, click here.
Aperture is a lens characteristic, so it's calculated only for fixed lens cameras. If you want to know the equivalent aperture for Canon EOS 5D Mark III, take the aperture of the lens you're using and multiply it with crop factor.


There are many different styles of safari and as many different types of accommodation. To help you choose the right accommodation type for your safari adventure, we've put together a short guide to the different types of accommodation available.
Safari lodges are predominantly of permanent construction and built with stone or wood. They are typically smaller than hotels, but usually have similar facilities such as ensuite bathrooms restaurants, swimming pools, gyms, air conditioning, libraries, etc. They are a great option for first time safari goers who are nervous about sleeping in close proximity to wild animals, as you have four solid walls around you.
Safari tents are large, comfortable and big enough to walk around in. They will be fully equipped with proper beds and furniture. The majority have adjoining bathrooms and flush loos. Some of the more remote camps will use long drop loos and safari style bucket showers. Tented safari camps will have central dining and bar areas and some even have swimming pools.
A mobile tented safari is a camping style trip where tents are set up for you in remote, beautiful settings and in areas to maximise game viewing. Actual accommodation varies from simple dome tents to luxurious, classic style safari tents. In the majority of cases there won't be running water and facilities will comprise of bucket showers and long or short drop loos. Meals will be taken outside with supper under the stars. They are a great option for experienced safari goers who are look for a new and different safari experience.
There are a number of private houses spread throughout Southern and East Africa (primarily South Africa, Zambia and Kenya). These are beautifully appointed with en-suite bedrooms, and comfortable lounge and dining areas. Many have private pools and large garden areas. Dedicated guides, chefs and vehicles can also be arranged for guests staying in private houses. They are a great option for families or couples looking for a very exclusive safari experience.
If you are interested in booking a safari holiday then get in touch with our experts by calling 020 7843 3500 or emailing info@africatravel.co.uk and they can help you plan your dream safari adventure today.


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