Lydden Hill, Kent (UK) — 27 August 2018: Albatec Racing NCME and Mark Higgins have won round seven of the Toyo Tires MSA British Rallycross Championship at Lydden Hill today (27 August). The result elevates Manxman Mark to the top of the British RX points standings with two rounds remaining.
The day started well, a strong pace in morning practice netting the third fastest time. Lining up on the outside of the front row for the day's opening qualifying race, a great start for the #34 Eddie Stobart NCME-supported Peugeot 208 RX Supercar allowed Mark to get the jump into turn one. He went on to win by over two seconds, and with the fastest overall race time took the overall heat win.
Q2 saw Mark not get the best getaway, losing the lead into turn one to Julian Godfrey, and subsequently trailing the five-time champion to the flag. The final qualifying race played a pivotal role in the outcome of the overall results. A close run race to the flag saw Mark finish second, however Godfrey was subsequently penalised 30 seconds for failing to take his compulsory joker lap. The penalty elevated Mark to the top position and secured a pole start for the Final.
In that, another great start put Mark into the lead into the first corner. Going into the hairpin, Ollie O'Donovan made a lunge up the inside and made contact with the side of the Peugeot. O'Donovan went on to cross the line first, despite a spirited fightback from the triple British Rally Champion. O'Donovan was subsequently penalised for the incident with a two second time penalty, which dropped him to second, handing Mark and the Albatec team the win.
After seven rounds Mark holds a three point lead over O'Donovan, with two rounds remaining and 60 points up for grabs. The championship returns to Pembrey, Wales on Sunday 23 September for the penultimate round.
Dumfries, Scotland (UK) — 23 August 2018: Albatec Racing NCME and Mark Higgins return to the scene of their round two victory for round seven of British RX at Lydden Hill on Bank Holiday Monday 27 August. Driving the #34 Eddie Stobart NCME-supported Peugeot 208 RX Supercar, Mark will bid for a second win in the domestic series in his efforts to clinch the crown at his first attempt.
Back at Kent in May, the triple British Rally Champion overcame a rare misjudgement in Q1 while leading, bouncing back to take a convincing Q3 victory, win his semi-final and take a three second winning margin in the Final. It's not been an easy campaign for James Bond's stunt driver, but since the season-opener at Silverstone Mark has consistently proved to be among the fastest on track, with one win, three seconds and a third place to his credit.
Last time out at Croft, unseasonable weather conditions took their toll, after a great start saw him a full second faster in practice. A broken windscreen wiper, in torrential rain, dented his race-winning hopes, but the Manxman is determined to put that behind him as he strives for victory.
Mark sits just one point adrift of Julian Godfrey, sharing second place with Ollie O'Donovan, with a total of 90 points available from the three remaining rounds. While it's too soon to talk about the effects of dropped scores, he knows another strong points haul is necessary to keep his championship aspirations on target.
Lydden Hill is the home of rallycross, hosting the first event back in 1967, and is renowned for its close racing regardless of the weather. Indications are that this weekend's event could play a deciding role in the outcome of the 2018 Toyo Tires MSA British Rallycross Championship.


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Goalie skates can either have a protective cowling or newer models are cowlingless, but feature a thicker toe cap for more protection at the toe.
Blades on goalie skates can either be 4mm or 3mm dependng on the brand and model.
Longer blade (from heel to toe) with a longer blade radius. The longer radius keeps more of the blade on the ice as compared to a player skate.
Goalie skate boots do not have an extended Achilles tendon guard on the back of the heel and calf. This allows for a greater range of motion for the goalie's ankle.
Goalie skates and player skates are sized in the same way. Typically, you want a skate that is 1 to 1 ½ size smaller than your shoe size. For children, it is acceptable to order a half size bigger to accommodate growing feet; however, any larger will cause blisters to form and will break down the sides of the boot. Also, too large of a skate will also affect a players mobility and balance.
When trying on a skate, wear socks similar to ones that you will wear while playing. After putting on the skate, press your foot forward as far as possible so that your toes press against the front of the skate. When in this position, you should be able to place one finger between the inside of the boot and the heel of your foot.
After that, sit down and kick your heel firmly into the back of the boot. Firmly tighten the laces through the first 2-3 eyelets until the skate is snug near the toe. Remember to keep your foot placed flat on the ground while lacing the skate.
After lacing up the skate, make sure you walk around to test the comfort level of the skate. Remember, it takes a few wears to break them in; the more you wear your skates, the faster the skate will mold to your foot. It is also important to have your blades sharpened regularly—about every 6-8 hours of practice or game time is ideal.
It takes a few wears to break in a new pair of skates. Heat-fitting is an option that helps expedite the break-in process.
Heat Fitting is a process in which skates are baked in a special oven to achieve a more perfect fit. This process helps round out the stiff sides and upper part of the boot, conforming to the shape of the goalie's foot. Heat fitting shortens the break-in period by about half the time.
I'm New to Goaltending - What Depth Should I Start With?
We recommend that new goalies start with either a 3/4 or 5/8 (90/75 FBV) cut to start, and then go with more or less edge as they get more comfortable with the position. Many advanced level goaltenders find that a 1/2 cut gives a good balance of both bite and glide.
What Is the Difference Among the Hollow Options as it Relates to Goaltending?
Skates with a deeper hollow give more "bite", but make lateral movements harder for the beginning goalie. Skates with a shallow hollow make gliding easier, but they don't provide a lot of "bite" when pushing laterally.


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DeFi-Focused Crypto Tracing Firm Nansen Raises $12 Million in A16z-led Funding Round
June 29, 2021 at 8:00 pm by Wayne Jones
Singapore-based platform Nansen crypto, a crypto analytics network, recently announced it raised $12 million in a Serie A funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz.
Nansen Focuses on DeFi Crypto Tracing
Nansen was primarily created to track funds passing through the Ethereum chain and help investors make informed decisions. Other platforms like Coinbase Ventures, Skyfall Ventures, Token Ventures, QCP capital, and Mechanism capital also participated in this funding round.
Nansen analyzes data going through the Ethereum chain, either via wallets or other Ethereum-based platforms. It breaks this information into analytics to help in decision-making. Since its founding in 2020, Nansen has provided due diligence, discovery, and trading to interested users.
The funds raised in this round will help improve Nansen's services and increase its scope. It will be hiring new talent and acquiring new necessities to help in the deployment of service. Since the platform is currently providing analytics services only for Ethereum, with the new funds, it will focus on expanding to other chains, including layer two solutions like Polygon, Arbitrum, Optimism, and others.
These expansions and improvements will ensure the small investor in the crypto world gets access to top quality information that will positively affect their decision making. A wider team means faster and better services since there are enough resources to serve everyone.
Funding by Andreessen Horowitz
Andreessen Horowitz is a platform that has been backing entrepreneurs who are ready to provide technological disruptions and commit to building top-notch technologies. Founded by Ben Horowitz and Marc Andreessen, it helps investors with market intelligence, brand building, and many other services.
A16z facilitates networking and connecting different players in the technological ecosystem. For over a decade now, it has worked with over 2000 companies globally, most of them Fortune 500.
The A16z investment proves that the Nansen network is headed in the right direction. Although there are other platforms already competing with Nansen, Nasnen stands out as the only one focusing on providing for the average user and not the regulatory bodies.
A small investor can't track data from wallets, exchanges, and others. Therefore, only with a platform like Nansen will the users be able to access good quality analytics. Nansen CEO Alex Svanevik noted their mission is to ensure the minor investors have access to data.
"Our philosophy has always been that people on the ground floor of crypto, the actual market participants, should have access to the best on-chain analytics as well."
Their mission of helping the minor investors has contributed vastly to A16z deciding to support them.
To the Future with Nansen and Analytics
As the blockchain world continues to thrive, platforms like Nansen will help in increasing the knowledge on crypto. Chainalysis CEO earlier highlighted that the actionable data provided from blockchain help investors get more insights into the markets and take advantage of all upcoming opportunities.
Every investor always focuses on data-driven decision-making, and as such, it's only with analysis platforms like Nansen will the average investor access information.
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Wayne is an all-rounded cryptocurrency writer who has written for several publications in the fintech industry. Having graduated from the University of Essex Colchester, he developed a passion for blockchain technology and has been curious about how the blockchain can modify the traditional financial industry.
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Q: Git merge can wipe out changes, how to deal with it During a merge commit creation. if any change is not staged and left outside the merge commit.(this do happen, and happens a lot when someone doesn't quite known what he's doing, just blindly type those mystery commands. or due to misclick on a GUI git tool.[they are non-technician, we tried to teach them, but failed. We let them use git so that they can update their files easily and keep up to date.])
Then the change is gone. the merge commit won't have a this change is undoed msg. it just doesn't appear in merge commit. the commit which made the change has the info about the change. but after merge the change is actually undoed without trace.
this is horrifying, we can't rely on merge commit info to tell what has been changed/undoed. In fact there's no easy way to tell.
One approach to solve this is to limit the ability to merge onto master to trustworthy maintainers.But as a fast developing mini group, this would add burden to the maintainer and slow us down.
I'm wondering is there anyone enforce merge commit to include info about changes that is actually reverted but not recorded?
Or can I ban the merge operation completely, only allow rebase to make sure all changes are recorded explicitly?

A: No automated source tool can be totally foolproof, as fools are too clever. :-)
I think that it is true that most people should rebase more often than merging (i.e., I think git pull's default action, which is to run git merge after running git fetch, is wrong).  But this is no solution to the "people do merges incorrectly" problem, because rebasing is merging!  Specifically, to "rebase" a commit, you copy the commit, as if with git cherry-pick.  Usually this is small and simple and does not require any fancy merge work, but sometimes it goes wrong and you wind up with a full blown merge.  So if people are going to get merges wrong, they may get their own rebases wrong too—and when you rebase multiple commits, each commit gets copied, so each one is a potential merge.
This means the only solution to this problem is to learn how to merge.  I will have to leave that sort of instruction to others, but I will note that you can see what changes a merge brought in, with respect to the commit that was the tip of the branch before merging.
Suppose that you have two branches, e.g., this series of commits:
...--o--*--A-----B---C   <-- master
         \
          D--E--F--G--H   <-- feature/X

When you use git merge feature/X to create a new merge commit M on master, you get a new commit with two parents:
...--o--*--A-----B---C--M   <-- master
         \             /
          D--E--F--G--H   <-- feature/X

This new commit has its own independent source tree, just like any commit.
In your question, you say:

this is horrifying, we can't rely on merge commit info to tell what has been changed/undoed. In fact there's no easy way to tell.

But there is!  Commit M (whatever its actual hash ID is) has two parents.  One of those two parents is "what was on the branch before", i.e., is commit C.  If you want to see what has been changed in going from commit C to commit M, just ask Git to show you that:
git diff <hash-id-of-C> <hash-id-of-M>

The output from this git diff is the same as the output from any git diff: it's a set of instructions that show you how to take what was committed as C, and modify it to make what was committed as M.
You can, if you want, also have Git produce for you a set of instructions to show you how to take what was committed as H, and modify it to make what was committed as M:
git diff <hash-id-of-H> <hash-id-of-M>

As with any git diff, the output is a set of instructions: "how to take what is in the first commit and change it to make what is in the second commit."
There is an easy way to see both of these
It's true that git log -p, which normally shows you a diff from "parent commit" to "child commit"—e.g., a diff of A vs B, or B vs C—shows nothing when applied to a merge commit.  However:
git show -m <hash-id-of-M>

runs two git diff commands, one for each parent, and shows you both.  Think of -m as "show a merge" or even "split a merge (into two diffs)".  This -m flag is available in git log as well:
git log -m -p

shows each commit, one at a time, as either a simple diff (if it's not a merge) or a pair of simple diffs (if it is a merge, with two parents).
(There are, of course, ways to get just one of these two as well, but this answer is long enough already.)

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Curtiss-Wright safety-certifiable 3U VPX avionics modules boast AMD GPU, CoreAVI software, long life
ASHBURN, Va. Curtiss-Wright's Defense Solutions division in Ashburn, Virginia, has expanded its portfolio of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) products certifiable to safety standards DO-254 and DO-178C with two new, rugged 3U VPX high-performance graphics processor modules.
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Software support for both graphics modules includes RTOS driver support for Power
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N. Ireland Politics
Omagh bombing: Timeline of legal cases
duration 12 August 2018
The Omagh Bombing
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image captionThe Omagh bomb killed 29 people including a woman pregnant with twins
The Omagh bomb exploded on 15 August 1998, killing 29 people including a woman pregnant with twins.
No-one has ever been convicted of the atrocity.
In March 2016, victims' families said they had lost their "last chance" for justice after the latest criminal prosecution case collapsed.
The Public Prosecution Service withdrew its case against Seamus Daly, from Jonesborough, County Armagh, after a key witness gave inconsistent evidence.
None of the families have received any compensation.
BBC News looks back at the many legal twists and turns in the families' two-decades campaign for justice.
A large car bomb explodes on a Saturday afternoon in the centre of Omagh, County Tyrone. The town's main street is crowded with shoppers and more than 200 people are injured. Twenty-nine of the victims, including a woman pregnant with twins, will die as a result of their injuries. In terms of the final death toll, it is the worst single atrocity after almost 30 years of the Troubles in Northern Ireland.
A recently-formed dissident republican group, calling itself the Real IRA, claims responsibility for the bomb. In a statement, the paramilitary group says its targets were "commercial" and offers an apology to the "civilian" victims.
The judgement and leadership of the head of the police in Northern Ireland during the Omagh bomb investigation is described as "seriously flawed". The comments come in a damning report by the Police Ombudsman Nuala O'Loan. She concluded "with great sadness" that the judgement and leadership of the then Chief Constable, Sir Ronnie Flanagan, and the assistant chief constable of the crime division, was "seriously flawed".
image captionSir Ronnie Flanagan was the head of the police at the of the Omagh bombing in 1998
Later, Sir Ronnie said both he and the force were considering legal action to quash the report. In an emotional statement, Sir Ronnie said that if he believed the allegations in the report had been true "I would not only resign, I would publicly commit suicide".
A dissident republican is found guilty of plotting to cause the Omagh bombing. Colm Murphy, then 49, is the only person charged in connection with the bombing. Murphy, a builder and publican orginally from south Armagh, had denied one charge of conspiring to cause an explosion likely to endanger life or cause serious injury to property between August 13 and 16, 1998. But three judges at Dublin's Special non-jury Criminal Court delivered a guilty verdict.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland rejects a number of key allegations made in the ombudsman's report. Sir Ronnie Flanagan accepts that some mistakes were made, but insists that nothing could have been done to prevent the bombing.
The alleged founder and leader of the Real IRA, Michael McKevitt, is found guilty of directing terrorism and membership of an illegal organisation in the Republic of Ireland. The businessman, from Blackrock in County Louth, is not charged over the bomb but is the first person to be prosecuted for directing terrorism. The Irish government introduced the new offence in response to the Omagh attack.
Colm Murphy's conviction is ruled unsafe due to alleged irregularities surrounding evidence given by detectives at his trial. He now faces a re-trial.
Sir Ronnie Flanagan, who was head of the police at the time of the Omagh attack, apologises to the families of the victims of the bomb. He said he was "desperately sorry" people had not yet been brought to justice.
County Armagh man Sean Hoey is formally charged in court with the murders of 29 people in the 1998 Omagh bombing. The electrician, from Molly Road in Jonesborough, is the first person to face a murder charge in relation to the attack.
Sean Hoey is found not guilty of 58 charges, including the murders of 29 people in the Omagh bombing. Clearing Mr Hoey, the judge criticises police witnesses for "deliberate and calculated deception" during the 10-month trial.
The victims' families begin a landmark civil case, suing five men they allege were involved. The case breaks new legal ground, and is believed to be the first time anywhere in the world that alleged members of a terrorist organisation have been sued.
The judge in the civil trial rules that Michael McKevitt, Liam Campbell, Colm Murphy and Seamus Daly were all liable for the Omagh bomb. He orders them to pay a total of £1.6m damages to 12 relatives who took the case. A fifth man, Seamus McKenna, is cleared of liability for the bombing.
Colm Murphy, the only man jailed in connection with the bombing, is cleared following a retrial. The judge said interview evidence from members of the (gardai) Irish police was inadmissible.
image captionIn 2009, Michael McKevitt, Liam Campbell, Colm Murphy and Seamus Daly were found responsible for the bombing in a landmark civil trial
Michael McKevitt and Liam Campbell lose their appeal against the civil trial verdict. Colm Murphy and Seamus Daly both win their appeals but will later face a civil retrial.
Seamus Daly and Colm Murphy are both found liable for the Omagh bombing after a civil retrial.
The then Northern Ireland Secretary, Theresa Villiers, says she has decided not to hold a public inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the Omagh bombing, adding that she did not believe there were sufficient grounds to justify a further inquiry beyond those that have already taken place.
Seamus McKenna, who was acquitted in the civil action taken by relatives of the bomb victims, dies age 58. His death is a result of injuries he sustained in a fall while repairing a roof at a school in Dundalk, County Louth. A major security operation is put in place for his funeral four days later.
Police in Northern Ireland charge Seamus Daly with the murders of 29 people in the Omagh bomb attack. They also charge him with an attempted bomb attack in Lisburn, County Antrim, that took place in 1998.
The prosecution case against Seamus Daly collapses. The Public Prosecution Service decides there is no reasonable prospect of conviction after a key witness contradicted his own previous testimony. Mr Daly, who has always denied any involvement in the bombing, is released from prison.
image captionSeamus Daly pictured on his release from Maghaberry prison in County Antrim
A bid by two men to overturn a landmark civil ruling that found them liable for the Omagh bomb is rejected by the European Court of Human Rights. Liam Campbell and Real IRA leader Michael McKevitt took their case to Europe, arguing that the civil trial in Belfast High Court had been unfair.
Belfast's High Court allows some evidence connected to the 1998 Omagh bombing to be heard in secret. The government had applied for a "closed material procedure" (CMP) for a judge to examine whether public disclosure of information would be damaging to national security. After viewing a sample of sensitive documents, the judge ruled that a CMP would be allowed.
It emerges that relatives of the Omagh bomb victims are to sue Northern Ireland's police chief for failings they believe allowed the killers escape justice. A writ is issued against the chief constable, focussing on what happened after the car bomb and why no-one has been convicted of murder.
A legal challenge to the government's refusal to hold a public inquiry into the Omagh bombing is pushed back to 2019. It is reported that Michael Gallagher, whose son, Aidan, died in the attack, is taking legal action against former Northern Ireland Secretary of State Theresa Villiers. Proceedings were adjourned to February 2019 after issues of national security were raised in a closed session.
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Omagh bomb: Murder case against Seamus Daly collapses


I thought at first I would just take ten screencaps that highlighted the supreme awkwardness that permeates this movie like peppermint oil in a Celestial Seasonings outlet. The screencaps I actually took turned into a surprising and unsettling example of how the camera's gaze is, at heart, an instrument of suspense – it builds nothing else so efficiently as dread.
So, let's look at how to turn a romantic TV movie into a Lynchian horror flick in ten screencaps or less.
Again, this is a romance in which the ugliest dance hall in the world is lovingly restored by a woman who takes breaks from working hard to make out with the son of the man she used to be in love with (she waits a really long time to mention this, in the time-honored tradition of every other story that hinges on a single communication withheld for plotcakes), and after many weirdly-contemporary flashbacks to her youth and some completely unnecessary dancing by two people who should never, ever dance, finds happiness with him.
What I ended up with is a chronological series of screencaps in which a woman comes to a creepy small town, becomes the target of the local young serial killer who masquerades as a wholesome young man, and in a third-act twist, is herself a serial killer! Dig it.
Actual shot from the film. You tell me how this isn't straight out of a horror movie.
I just need to stop here and remind everyone that this is AFTER the loving restoration of the dance hall. All these choices are, therefore, to be read as deliberate design decisions. I just want to stress this.
It's okay, though; this floral-print enthusiast is going to take care of everything.


My previous take on this outfit went down a treat so I thought I'd share just how simple it is to change an outfit by layering. Basically, I added my camel coat and voilá! I love the neutral colour palette and I think I'm often too scared to wear neutrals but I just haven't been gravitating towards black this autumn/winter which is so strange. I adore how light this whole look is and it's really transformed simply by adding a long coat into the mix. I particularly love the detail of the midi skirt peeping through and the fact that very little leg is on show thanks to these booties. A nice change from your typical winter outfits.
Stunning outfit! I am loving this colour palette, that coat is sosoo gorgeous!
It's gorgeous isn't it Ally? It's such a timeless piece too, definitely needed in everybody's wardrobe!


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Oil Prices Rise in Response to the U.S.-Iran Tensions in the Gulf
Rise and fall of profits can hint at war
By Steven Sahiounie
Theme: Oil and Energy, US NATO War Agenda
In-depth Report: IRAN: THE NEXT WAR?
A series of events have unfolded, which dates back to the U.S. President Trump's decision to break the U.S. participation in the 2015 Iranian nuclear deal, which was signed by the U.S., Iran, China, the EU, France, Germany, Russia, and the U.K. The 2018 one-sided decision got the ball rolling into a possible U.S. military involvement, and all-out Middle East regional war, which would pull in Europe and Asia as well.
A series of mysterious attacks on ships unfolded, with no proof of responsibility, then a U.S. drone shot down by Iran, and finally, the U.S. ordered the seizure of an Iranian super-tanker in the Mediterranean Sea, carried out by the U.K. The world is waiting for the other shoe to drop.
Iran has made it clear it is going above the uranium-enriching guidelines, and this is obviously a tactic on their part to get negotiations started, with the goal of a final U.S.–Iran nuclear deal acceptable to both sides. Iran needs to be able to sell its oil, which is now brought to a standstill by U.S. sanctions, which Iran calls 'economic warfare'.
Oil prices are sensitive to Arab Gulf tensions, and given the fact that most of the world's oil passes through the Strait of Hormuz, any military escalation, or all-out war, would affect the global business community. In response, we have seen oil prices rise. Is this yet another U.S. engineered "Oil War"? It would appear, the recent rise in oil prices benefits everyone who has oil, except Iran.
Experts and those involved will all tell you the 2003 U.S. war on Iraq was all about oil. In an excellent piece by Juhasz, she wrote the following:
"Of course it's about oil; we can't really deny that," said Gen. John Abizaid, former head of U.S. Central Command and Military Operations in Iraq, in 2007.
Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan agreed, writing in his memoir,
"I am saddened that it is politically inconvenient to acknowledge what everyone knows: the Iraq war is largely about oil."
Then-Sen. and now Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said the same in 2007:
"People say we're not fighting for oil. Of course, we are."
Pres. Donald Trump is a consummate businessman, with very strong ties to the oil industry, and a great deal of his domestic business outlook is tied to oil prices. He is facing a re-election process in November 2020 and needs the American economy to be at its best, as votes for him will be cast depending on the economy. He is generally seen to be a man of peace; however, Secretary of State Pompeo, and National Security Advisor Bolton who are both seen as hawks, with a specific eye on Iran, as that is the goal of Pres. Netanyahu of Israel. The Trump administration, in general, can be characterized as taking their Middle East foreign policy directly off the table in Tel Aviv.
U.S. State Department spokesperson Judd Deere said Thursday that President Donald Trump spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
"The two leaders discussed cooperation between the United States and Israel in advancing shared national security interests, including efforts to prevent Iran's malign actions in the region," Deere said.
Netanyahu's office said Thursday,
"the two discussed regional developments and security issues, first and foremost Iran,"
Higher oil prices tend to improve investment in petroleum-exporting countries in the Middle East while promoting opportunities for U.S. exports. However, they also tend to curb export to petroleum-importing countries such as China, India, Japan, and Europe. China and Russia are both urging the U.S. and Iran to act with utmost restraint, and are encouraging diplomacy to be used to calm the tensions.
The current tension between Iran and the U.S. has driven oil prices up.
"Brent is pricing in more of the geopolitical risk than WTI," said Phil Flynn, an analyst at Price Futures Group in Chicago.
The Brent oil price is not calibrated as a commodity, but rather now reflecting the risk of war.
The current 'powder-keg' tensions may last until after the 2020 U.S. election. Likely, military actions will not begin, but prices could remain high, or even go higher, which will be a benefit to many and creating more suffering for others.
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Gomes' hug-a-thon warms Evertonian hearts
Andre Gomes took part in a hug-a-thon for charity
Aim was to raise funds for new mental health facility
A week later, Gomes scored his first goal for the Toffees
On Saturday 2 February, Everton midfielder Andre Gomes opened his Premier League scoring account with a stunning long-range strike against Wolves. The goal not only cemented the rich vein of form that has made the Portuguese invaluable to the Toffees in recent months, but also capped an emotion and affection-filled week for the No8.
That is because just a few days earlier, Andre Gomes was the star of a very special charitable activity: a hug-a-thon. As the name suggests, it involved the Portuguese player giving hugs to the club's fans for a good cause, with each embrace raising funds for Everton in the Community.
"For me, it was a pleasure and a source of pride to take part. I'm very pleased particularly as it was the first initiative of this kind. It was special for me to have so many people here waiting for a hug!" the player explained.
"In the last couple of months, I have understood more what Everton in the Community does with the people here, and it is amazing. For me to have a really small part to help out is really a big honour. It is a different club, a special club, with special people," said Gomes.
"It's been fantastic to see so many smiles from Evertonians young and old, and also a big smile on Andre's face. We extremely grateful to him for having supported this campaign," said Everton in the Community CEO Richard Kenyon.
With hugs, a beautiful goal and kindly deeds, the love affair between Andres Gomes and Everton looks to be strengthening all the time.
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Today we are thrilled to announce the pre-launch of Petrolicious Membership, an exclusive way to experience Petrolicious through brand-new film series, a collectible quarterly print publication, special event access, and more perks for members who share our enthusiasm for Driving Tastefully.
Whether it be a Tuesday film, an article on the site, participation in one of our rallies, or even an Instagram caption, our passion goes into everything we produce, but we're only able to call this our job because you share this enthusiasm with us. It's been an incredible six years, and we're excited to take the next step with you.
One comment that we've heard often since we started is that you'd like us to go further; to make longer films, and to create new formats; to write stories on topics both beyond the typical classic car canon, and on its future. Your appetite and encouragement have inspired us to break new ground with our content for the Petrolicious Membership.
Don't worry, the films and articles and photographs that you've been enjoying since the start won't be going behind a paywall. We will continue to put out free Made to Drive films on Tuesdays, and free articles on the website—none of that's changing. We're simply adding more treats on top of what you've come to expect.
Pre-enrollment is now open for all levels of membership, and there are a bunch of perks for pre-enrolling. Full access launches in April when we'll debut our new series and ship the first issue of the Drive Tastefully quarterly magazine.
During the pre-enrollment period only, we are also offering the chance to become a Founding Member.
Founding Members pay one fee up front and in return receive access to all Premium Member benefits without any annual fees, ever. In addition, Founding Members will receive an exclusive Founding Member Welcome Kit that includes a Founding Member grill badge and pin handmade in Italy by O.M.E.A.—the same company that designed and produced iconic badges for Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, and Lamborghini, among many others.
Visit the Membership page for teasers on the new films series and full membership details, including exclusive pre-enrollment perks. We can't wait to show you what we've been up to.
Hi, tempting, yet do you have any plans for activities in France? Paris?
Hello Afshin, congratulations for your work, I am now a founding member, pls do let me know when you are in Switzerland to invite you for a ride in our mountains.
Hello from Athens, Greece, I opted in the minute I received your email notice.
I have been following Petrolicious since your beginning and I love 💗 it.
I am in and looking forward to getting out with our little FIAT 850 and FFRR – thanks for the chance to join and another hat badge.
Thank you for making a personal passion – stories and cars – waiting for me every Tuesday night after work. I have a number of cars and one thing they must have is a STORY. I signed up as a Founding Member as soon as I saw the opportunity! Can't wait for this to start!
Sounds like a great idea John, please do keep me informed.
Shhhh…we're planning something very similar in the UK! Let's join forces. I'll email you directly.
How many pages (roughly) will be the magazine?
So proud to be a founding member of Petrolicious.
Thank you so much, Kurt! Love the garage!
joined yesterday and am looking forward to whatever you have in store for us!
Hurrah and Huzzah for Petrolicious and Mr & Mrs Behnia and the PetroTeam. I've just signed-up and recommend more Englishmen and Britishers to do likewise. There is only one standard and only one Petrolicious and I will place the metal badge on my little giulietta spider with pride !
Forgot to show off my baby!
Afshin! My Persian brotha from another motha! I'm so excited for you and Petrolicious. What a great idea, I've been watching you guys for years. Awesome content, I can't wait to be a Founding Member. Thanks again for sharing the love.
After all these years of reading and watching your wonderful content I actually consider signing up for the founding members plan. I even feel like it's a bargain considering the printed quarterly magazine alone. Also, since all my cars are stickered up I can't resist the grill badge.
However, I'm wondering if the plan also includes the international shipping of the magazine and if there are any events planned in central Europe / Germany. If so, what can we expect?
Yes, we ship internationally. In fact, the magazine is printed in Italy.
The membership price includes all shipping.
I'm in as a Founding Member. I owe it to you, Afshin, for all of the great content you have given the community over the past 6 years.
Hi, will the "exclusive events" happening also somewhere close to Italy? Can you share some example?
Despite my belief in that old Groucho Marx adage that I wouldn't want to be a member of a club that would have me as a member, I'm in!
Dennis, as always, thanks so much for your support! Cheers.
Can you share with us what is meant by "exclusive events"?
Petrolicious exclusive events includes rallies, meet ups, car shows, film screenings, and other social gatherings. We're taking our rallies and events international and excited to announce all the great drives we'll be doing throughout the year!
Hope we get to play on our Eastern Coast….
Absolutely! Membership is open to residents of most countries.
I'm closing in on my first Alfa Romeo. The Founding Member fee will impact the budget. I'm going to try to do the right thing here, any advice??
Thank you so much for the kind words and for your membership!
Congratulations on the E46 M3 purchase, I simply LOVE that S54 engine! I miss my Laguna Seca Blue M Coupe. Enjoy it!
Do you need an East coast correspondent? If so I am a founding member in a flash!
Joined as a Founding Member and looking forward to whats ahead. Hopefully; Drive, Wrench and Repeat. Thanks Guys.
Thank you, Girt! You're going to enjoy it!
Drop by the office and we'll go to lunch in the Giulietta!
Joined as a Founder today. Keep up the great work guys!


The commercial features a man who goes to heaven with perfect weather, sees his old home, his grandfather and gets to drive the E Tron. The punch line is that the man has to come back to earth when a cashew is dislodged from his throat by the Heimlich maneuver. No more heaven.
Jan 12, 2019 Posted by AAfterwit on Jan 12, 2019 | Comments Off on The Expert.
Sadly, if you work in the corporate world or are self employed, these types of meetings seem all too common.
So what exactly is stopping us from doing this?
Check out the next video where our hero (who has the best "what the heck?" facial expression we have seen) deals with right and left angles.
Dec 20, 2018 Posted by AAfterwit on Dec 20, 2018 | Comments Off on This Contest Will No Longer Stink.
This Contest Will No Longer Stink.
People will make a contest out of anything they do in their lives. Such is the case of the World Pie Eating Championship where contestants in the UK see who can eat pies traditionally filled with meat and potatoes in the fastest time.
This year's contest is in a state of flux and outrage after officials made a monumental change.
Alternative Cuss Words – Tim Hawkins.


Scotland is everywhere at the moment in Switzerland, and not just on the news. The main upmarket furniture shop, Pfister, has declared this autumn to be one of Highland Romance. How very apt. Its catalogue (above) and shops are full of tartans (real and fake), stuffed Scottie dogs (not real) and shortbread tins.
Given that this is Switzerland, I thought it had all been carefully planned to coincide with the referendum but apparently not. And with Union Jacks also on display, Pfister wasn't being very neutral.
But it got me thinking about the similarities between the two S-lands. Not least they are both often seen by the outside world purely in terms of clichés. Cheese, chocolate and Heidi or kilts, Celts and Braveheart. Elements of truth but not the whole story.
Throw in the fact they each have difficult relationships with their bigger neighbours and splendid countryside – and they are practically twins. Especially as for this week at least, Scotland is discovering the power of direct democracy. A referendum like this is a once-in-a-generation thing in Scotland, and not a once-a-quarter affair like in Switzerland, so it's exciting to see it in action.
It reminds me a lot of the 9 February vote on immigration in Switzerland. Both crucial votes to decide the future direction of the country. Both with a Yes camp that campaigned with nationalist fervour and Utopian promises. Both with a No camp that focused on economic calamity and keeping the status quo. Both neck-and-neck races where a few thousand votes make the difference.
Switzerland voted Yes by the slimmest of margins. Will Scotland do the same?
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Just spotted a small error in an otherwise very amusing article. The flag of the united kingdom is called a Union Flag. It is only called a Union Jack when it is flown on a ship at sea.
So I went with common parlance rather than precise correctness!


Camila Cabello is brushing aside those pesky rumors that Taylor Swift was the primary reason for her leaving of the girl-group, Fifth Harmony. The 21-year-old singer sat down with Dan Wootton on the 15th of March and stomped out her fans' speculation once and for all.
As many people know, Swift and Cabello have become good friends over the last few years, leading people to believe that Taylor had something to do with her exit from the band back in 2016.
Cabello, during the interview, said no one could inspire her to do something like that, it's a choice she made of her own volition. According to the "Havana" singer, she's a natural contrarian, the type of person that does the opposite of what everyone wants from her.
She added, "I've always been that way." Following her departure from the band, Cabello said the rumors bothered her as if they stripped away some of her agency as an independent woman.
Argentina los amo ???? Lollapalooza tomorrow en el Alternative a las 22:00 !!
Moreover, the fact that people probably attacked Taylor online for the rumors "bothered her," because she's protective of her friends.
Taylor and Cabello rarely discuss business when they're together. According to Camila, when they hang out, they mostly talk about boys and love, and how to go about getting what they want.
In the summer of 2015, Cabello and Shawn Mendes release track together called, "I Know What I Did Last Summer," and because of its release, fans began preparing for her departure from the group.
Cabello said it was a "one-off song" and had no plans of leaving her band at the time. The singer claimed she and Shawn wrote the song and didn't want to give it away to anyone and she decided to leave Fifth Harmony shortly after.


Happy Birthday Isabel! Yep, this post and recipe is for you. I had to make something special for your big surprise virtual birthday party. For everyone reading this that doesn't know Isabel, let me introduce you. She is the Isabel Laessig; friend, mom, blogger, and founder of the Sunday Supper Movement and Food Wine Conference. There are few things I know she thoroughly enjoys and it is the inspiration behind this Grilled Salmon Rice Salad.
I met Isabel on the internet. It was on twitter to be exact. Our virtual paths crossed in a weekly twitter chat, back then known as Foodies Night In. We followed each other and then started saying hello to each other in the morning on twitter. It was then I learned she makes pancakes for her kids on the weekends. I can remember tweeting to her on Saturday mornings asking if she had made pancakes yet. Conversations continued and our friendship began.
Then one Sunday she tweeted a simple question. I didn't save it but it was basically "What are you making for #SundaySupper?". I witnessed and answered the tweet that would change her life. It was also the tweet that lead to bringing families and people together for a meal around the family table. The virtual extended family grew and it was time for the first gathering. What started as a let's all go to Isabel's house turned into the spark of putting together a conference. This is how we finally met in person.
We met at a little B&B in Gainesville, Florida. It was the first place we scouted as a location for the conference. Well, after a giant waste of our time for a couple of days, we left and headed for Orlando. This is where we found the location of the conference and had a personal interview with Emeril Lagasse at the same time. It was a time I will never forget.
Our friendship has grown through the years. What I have learned is she loves rice. I remember her post long ago on How to make Portuguese Rice and I swore one day I would make it. I know she loves salmon just about any way and especially either in sushi or grilled. She also adores salads and will make flatbread with a salad on top (she was the inspiration behind my Sausage Onion Flatbread Pizza and the salad part on top of Grilled Wine and Cheese Pizza). This is why I put together those components to make Grilled Salmon Rice Salad. Grilled salmon + rice + salad = Isabel dish.
What is in the salad? First a backstory. I actually did make her Portuguese rice for the salad. It was incredible. Yet the flavors in it offset what I wanted in the salad. So I ate the Portuguese rice for days and made plain rice for the salad. I grilled a marvelous sockeye salmon in season right now. I threw in carrots, green onions, red bell pepper, peas, and fresh parsley. I made a lemony white wine vinaigrette for dressing the salad. I'm pretty sure this is a salad Isabel would enjoy.
A big birthday party needs food and beverages. Scroll down to find a list of all the tasty treats made by Sunday Supper tastemakers for this virtual birthday bash. Join me in wishing Isabel a very happy birthday. She is the one who brought so many people together with such a great mission: to share a meal around the family table. I'm so glad I met Isabel and treasure our friendship. Here's to good times to come. Cheers!
Grilled Salmon Rice Salad is a wonderful make-ahead dish for entertaining. It's loaded with vegetables and has a lemony white wine dressing.
Heat grill to medium-high (about 450°F).
Coat salmon with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Place salmon on grill skin side up. Grill for 2 minutes. Use a wide spatula to turn salmon skin side down. Grill until cooked through, about 4 minutes depending on thickness. Salmon should flake easily.
Allow salmon to cool to room temperature. Remove and discard skin. Use your fingers to flake apart and separate salmon into pieces.
Place rice, carrots, peas, bell pepper, parsley, and 1/2 cup dressing in a large bowl. Stir to combine.
Add salmon pieces and gently stir or fold in. Taste and add more dressing if desired. Cover and chill thoroughly.
Place garlic, shallot, mustard, lemon zest, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a blender. Blend on high to combine, about 30 seconds.
Reduce speed to low and slowly pour in olive oil.
Join Isabel and the #SundaySupper family on twitter every Sunday! The chat starts at 7:00 pm ET. Follow the #SundaySupper hashtag and remember to include it in your tweets to join in the conversation. To get great Sunday Supper recipes, visit the Sunday Supper Movement website or check out our Sunday Supper Pinterest board.
I loved reading your story about how you met and how SundaySupper got its start. You can feel the bond in your post 🙂 I'm so glad that your friendship pulled us all together as a family and its one I never want to leave! Your salad looks delicious and I'm certain Isabel will love it!
I love everything about this rice salad too, Renee, especially that gorgeous sockeye salmon!
I couldn't wait to read your post! I remember the rice post. It's on the list to make some day. Gorgeous salad. I could eat rice every day but never thought to make a rice salad. Yum!
this looks lovely! I love salmon!
Renee, it was so fun reading this and hearing your story about how you both met. I think it's hilarious the pancakes made a mention in both of our posts. Isabel, you're definitely known for pancakes. I love it!
That Salmon Rice Salad is going on my to-make list immediately. It looks heavenly and I know we will love it!
I just love hearing your story of how the two of you met. Your story just never grows old. You did a fabulous job combining some of her favorites! Now pass the bowl…..
Interesting how you first met online. You have so pegged her in this salad. I want to make it AND her Portugese rice!
What a delicious and healthy dish! I'm sure Isabel will love it!
Renee, I really loved reading about how you and Isabel met, and how your connection grew over the years. I'm so grateful to Isabel and Sunday Supper for leading me to wonderful friends like you, my #SS mentor 🙂 This rice salad is perfect for today's party. Not only is it full of foods that Isabel loves, it's full of food that I love, lol. Beautiful photos too, my friend.
I'd never heard the story of how you two met before–how neat that your Twitter conversation has blossomed into this wonderful community and mission. You've made the perfect salad for Isabel–and for me, too!!
You have no idea how special you made my day! I don't recall ever being this surprised. You know how much I adore salmon and this salad is just gorgeous. I chuckle every time I think about the first time we met in person. I don't know that we will ever forget the arugula picking or the B&B. hahaha Thank you so much Renee. You are an amazing person and friend!
I have never heard the details of how you two met on twitter, so I appreciate it here. I also love how this dish was composed. Very creative!
What a great tribute recipe. Love your backstory how you met!
This is such a colorful salad! I love all that flaked salmon mixed in with the rice. I had no idea that Isabel loves rice so it's nice that you made her this dish. I'm sure she appreciated it!
The rest of us are so happy that you and Isabel became friends and founded this wonderful group. I thought your dish won this party for most attractive.
This salad sounds amazing and is sooooo happening at my house soon since we have salmon from Kevin's fishing trip in the freezer!
I loved reading about how you met Isabel! You never know what simple things may change your life! This is such a beautiful salad. I'm looking forward to grilling up some salmon and making it!
I love this story! I remember when I first met you two at the first conference…I was astounded that you had just met in person shortly before that. I felt like you guys were old friends. Great story and great friendship! Also love this rice salad! Next time we meet up, we should have a potluck!
I adore salmon and this salad looks perfect. Unfortunately I am the only one in my house that eats salmon, so I always make it in smaller portions. Next time, I will have to try this salad. Thank you so much for participating and helping with the celebration!


I think what really strikes me about Passage to India is how mysterious the Marabar Caves are and how they have exerted a sinister yet invisible force over Mrs Moore. Its shocking to me that a jovial character who bore good will to the natives can drastically transform into a detached and disagreeable person after having a sort of negative epiphany. I think that a great deal of this is attributed to the fact that all words including God's Word is reduced to just an 'ou-boum' sound (139). Mrs Moore realizes that words that she valued such as 'Let there be light' and 'it is finished' (139) meant so little. She suddenly has no concrete universal truth to comfort herself and she is disenchanted; left in a state of uncertainty and flux. We think that she might search for new meaning in life by actively making meaning or deconstructing it, but instead, she seems to react in hopelessness to the situation, as if it dawned upon her that her efforts in extending kindness to the natives count for nothing and as a result, she stops trying. Perhaps this might resonate with absurdism and how Mrs Moore finds no meaning in life and stops striving and instead, she surrenders to the inevitability of things. Thus she becomes hollowed out, an empty shell of a person; one that is apathetic, detached and incapable of affection. Perhaps this suggests that Mrs Moore has been unknowingly poisoned by the Indian landscape i.e. the Marabar Caves and that her disagreeable behavior is a symptom of the Indian disease- she has become one of them. This is further supported with the fact that on her journey back home along the Suez, where "Asia weaken and those of Europe begin to be felt… Mrs. Moore was shaken off" (241). Her body is thus laid at rest in the Indian Ocean so she becomes part of India. She is also fondly remembered by Aziz and is worshipped like the goddess by the natives. This suggests that Mrs Moore has 'gone native' and is possibly punished for it.
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StartUp Drinks: Business Over Beers
This evening I'll be providing live coverage of StartUp Drinks Byward Market. This is a networking event for Ottawa entrepreneurs
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It's being held from 5-8:30 pm at the Aulde Dubliner Pourhouse in the Byward Market. The Eventbrite description invites attendees to "Come and network in a relaxed format, no name badges or speeches just good conversation and drinks overlooking George Street."
A mix of about 50 men and women are mingling in the pub's upstairs area. Business casual seems to be the dress code of the evening
Organizer Greg O'Donnell says this event has been happening for about a year. "We get all kinds of entrepreneurs from different industries - software, construction, training companies"
Most attendees come to the event to meet other entrepreneurs or to find potential partners or financiers, says O'Donnell
Jeffrey Slater works for Smart & Biggar/Fetherstonehaugh, a law firm that specializes in intellectual property and technology law. He says he's here in the hopes of meeting entrepreneurs with tech start-ups. He wants to talk to them about the importance of protecting their company's property from day one.
Kylle Jordan and Kellen Winchell both for the Canadian government as assistants to the trade commissioner. In comparison to most events they're at, they say this one is pretty fun
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Kyrillos Mallity is a third year Carleton student. He's started his own business, Armada Marketing, a year ago. He says he's here hoping to find potential investors for his company
Admission to the event is free, but attendees are invited to spend money at the cash bar. Most are socializing with a pint of beer in hand.
Paul Vallee is founder and CEO of Pythian, a global IT services company. According the Greg O'Donnell, the event organizer, he's the most influential man in the room
Here's a link to Vallee's LinkedIn profile.
https://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=AAkAAABIpIYBG1Hkhb_8WAOUdkzeMsFWr7hhDas&authType=NAME_SEARCH&authToken=Y_fo&locale=en_US&trk=tyah&trkInfo=clickedVertical%3Amynetwork%2CclickedEntityId%3A4760710%2CauthType%3ANAME_SEARCH%2Cidx%3A1-1-1%2CtarId%3A1443653052232%2Ctas%3Apaul
Vallee says the most important thing to notice about this event is the lack of women present. Most of the women that are here, he says, are service providers for other companies, not entrepreneurs. He says this is worrisome
Vallee says the start up sector will suffer if it doesn't find a way to attract more women.
The crowd is starting to thin quickly. There are about 12 people left.
Organizer Greg O'Donnell introduces the few people remaining to one another. They discuss their various enterprises while others finish their drinks, pay up, and leave
By 8 pm the event has finished. O'Donnell says he's happy with the turn out. The next StartUp Drinks will be in late October or early November.
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Retire Here, Not There
Michael J. Fox talks about getting older and looking to the future
Randi Mazzella
This article is reprinted by permission from .
Television audiences were introduced to Michael J. Fox in the early 1980s when he played Alex P. Keaton on the hit sitcom "Family Ties."
The show made the Canadian-born Fox a household name and teen heartthrob (even though he was actually in his 20s.) Fox won three Emmys and a Golden Globe during the sitcom's seven-year run. The show is also where Fox met his wife of over 30 years, actor and cookbook author, Tracy Pollan.
Fox went from television screens to movie theaters, starring in "Doc Hollywood , " "Teen Wolf," "Bright Lights, Big City" and of course, as Marty McFly in the "Back to the Future" trilogy. In 1996, Fox returned to TV to play Mike Flaherty in "Spin City."
It was during the filming of "Doc Hollywood" that Fox began to notice the first signs of what turned out to be early-onset Parkinson's disease (PD).
In 1998, Fox went public with his diagnosis. Two years later, in 2000, Fox retired from "Spin City" and founded the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. The foundation's mission is to improve the lives of those living with PD, engage patients in research and to support the development of new treatments, including finding a cure.
After a four-year hiatus, Fox returned to acting. He has guest-starred on many television shows including "Scrubs," "Boston Legal," "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "The Good Wife," "Designated Survivor" and " Rescue Me."
In addition to being an actor, the 59-year-old father of four children, who range in age from 31 to 19, is also the bestselling author of four books. His latest, "No Time Like the Future: An Optimist Considers Mortality," was released this month.
Here are some takeaways from the book, with Fox talking about getting older, living with PD and how he looks at the future.
At the conclusion of the story are Fox's responses to two Influencer in Aging questions that he answered exclusively for Next Avenue.
One of the reasons Fox decided to leave "Spin City" was because he felt Parkinson's had caused his face to be less expressive than it used to be. In his book, Fox writes, "Gradually, with the effects of Parkinson's, my face began retreating to a passive, almost frozen disposition."
But over time, Fox realized he wasn't ready to be retired and that he could still be an actor with PD. Fox writes, "Acting is what I do, and I needed to find a way to do it."
He began taking character roles. "The array of characters I embodied in my second career all had something in common; they were overachievers…all were passionate, all had a flaw relatable to my own."
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In the past 15 years, Fox has earned eight Emmy nominations (and a ninth for producing) – not bad for a "retired" actor.
Fox thinks that his days of putting in 12-hour workdays on set and memorizing seven pages of dialogue are probably behind him. But if he has filmed his last scene, he has no regrets.
"(Acting) took me further than I expected …If this is the end of my acting career, so be it," he writes.
Fox's mom and his mother-in-law (author Corky Pollan) are both vibrant, active women in their 90s. His mother still drives and is a terrific bowler.
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The goal of a great resume template is to clearly and quickly communicate your skills and accomplishments. The average recruiter spends around six seconds on an initial resume review, anything that gets in the way of that task is time you won't get back. Here are a few tips and guidelines to help you choose the perfect resume template and land that perfect job.
A resume is not a portfolio, and adding too many stylized details can make your resume design more distracting, taking away from the content itself. Try to stick with a simple modern resume template and avoid using over-the-top fonts, colors, and complicated layouts.
The perfect resume design should have a simple layout with a strong and clear hierarchy and lots of whitespace. A good hierarchy will make the content more scannable and easy to find, while the whitespace will provide balance and help better organize sections improving the visual communication experience.
The reality of profile photos on resumes is that they serve little purpose, other that distracting from your resume content. Some eye tracking tests show around 20% of time spent on a resume is taken up on a profile photo when included, time that would otherwise go to the content itself.
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Amrit Wilson
Amrit Wilson is a writer and activist on issues of race and gender in Britain and South Asian politics. She was a founder member of Awaz, the first Asian feminist collective in the UK and an active member of the Organisation of Women of Asian and African Descent (OWAAD). Between 2000 and 2014, she was chair of Imkaan, a national network of Black Asian Minority Ethnic and Refugee women's refuges and services for women facing violence. Currently she is a member of South Asia Solidarity Group. Her books include Finding a Voice: Asian Women in Britain (Virago, 1978) which won the Martin Luther King Award and has been republished in an extended form in 2018 by Daraja Books and Dreams Questions Struggles: South Asian Women in Britain (London: Pluto Press, 2006).
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Any business or workplace will have myriad types of keys. Depending on the size of the workspace and the number of employees working in several departments, there could be only one or several personnel authorized to have access to the keys. It is rare for everyone in an office to have access to all areas, especially to all locks. Given the diverse nature of the locks and keys, the different purposes and various ways they function, it is imperative for a business owner to have a master key system. In an ordinary situation, a business owner would have to carry a large bunch of keys. It is difficult to carry such a bunch, it is confusing to use as you may not always know which key goes into which lock and the overall scenario is not desirable as losing the bunch will make all your locks.
The solution is a master key system. A master key system is essentially having a master key for all similar locks. You obviously cannot unlock a large roller gate lock with the same key as a small padlock. But you can have a master key for different seven-lever or nine-lever locks. You can have the same transponder chip responding to multiple locks if you have state of the art solutions. You can have a master key for several biometric installations or safes as well. The master key system enables you to have overarching access to all locks in your business. You would have one key for several locks so depending on the various types of locks you have, you would possibly have just one or two master keys. Even if you have four master keys, they are far more manageable than having twelve different keys in a bunch.
A master key system is very significant. If your employees lose a certain key, you don't have to be locked out as you can use the master rekey system for businesses and get in. You can have complete access to every part of your business and thus exercise greater control. You would always have the ability to respond to emergencies when you may have to rely on someone else to unlock a particular door or workspace. Having a master rekey system is imperative.


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Hunkeler Innovationdays to Showcase the Next Generation of High Performance Digital Printing and Finishing
February 25-28, Lucerne, Switzerland
Andover, Mass. – In February 2019, print industry leaders and best-in-class manufacturers will once again converge on the Messe Lucerne exhibition center in Lucerne, Switzerland, for the 13th iteration of Hunkeler Innovationdays, the essential industry event in high-performance digital printing.
Innovationdays 2019 will feature groundbreaking innovations, exciting world debuts, and a full range of practical solutions, including Hunkeler's own Generation 8 systems. Across two halls and four days, subject matter experts from nearly 100 leading suppliers will present high-performance technology for the next generation of digital printing and finishing, including integrated quality-control systems, workflow software, and finishing materials.
Visitors will see over 40 live production solutions running a highly diverse lineup of applications focused on commercial printing, book production, brochure and mailing production, transactional printing, and more. The showcase will include the latest updates to Hunkeler's Generation 8 roll finishing, featuring plowfolding and the capability to stack B2-size sheets in-line with high-speed inkjet presses. Also unveiled will be Hunkeler's latest innovations in high-efficiency, high-speed unwinders and rewinders, digital cut-sheet finishing, integrated web monitoring, and document tracking and reporting. Standard manufacturer Horizon will also have a large presence in the finishing arena in partnership with Hunkeler, showing end-to-end solutions from roll to finished product.
More than 6,000 visitors from over 50 nations traveled to Lucerne for Innovationdays 2017, and the 2019 event will build on that success. Despite continual growth, Innovationdays is still built around the intimate and engaging atmosphere that has been a hallmark of the show since its inception. "We're really proud of the way the show has retained its unique identity," explained Stefan Hunkeler, President, Hunkeler AG. "Innovationdays allows attendees to examine the latest developments in our industry in a very concentrated way, in a compact, easy-to-navigate venue. We always push to emphasize current trends and developments, as well as how these affect real world production environments, so that our visitors can maximize their opportunities to discover, learn, and share."
For more information and to register for the 2019 event, visit https://www.innovationdays.com/en/.
Standard Finishing Systems is based in Andover, Massachusetts and is a leading supplier of print finishing systems and paper handling equipment. Standard utilizes a network of independent dealers and a direct sales force in the United States and Canada. For more information, call 1-800-526-4774 or visit the Standard website at http://www.standardfinishing.com.


The 2019 Hyundai Elantra. This 4 door, 5 passenger sedan is ready to drive off the showroom floor! It features an automatic transmission, front-wheel drive, and a 2 liter 4 cylinder engine. Hyundai paid particular attention to efficiency and practicality with the following features: 1-touch window functionality, variably intermittent wipers, air conditioning, power door mirrors, power windows, remote keyless entry, and more. Audio features include an AM/FM radio, steering wheel mounted audio controls, and 6 speakers, enhancing the audio experience throughout the interior. Safety equipment has been integrated throughout, including: dual front impact airbags with occupant sensing airbag, front side impact airbags, traction control, brake assist, ignition disabling, and ABS brakes. This car was designed with safety in mind, allowing you to drive with even greater assurance. We pride ourselves on providing excellent customer service. Please don't hesitate to give us a call.


Almost 3 years married.. and I am constantly reminded that Jet and I need to plan financially and stick to a budget… or else, we find ourselves in a pinch when we need to pay for the important things – dues, bills, food, medicine, etc.
Growing up, budgeting wasn't really a big deal for me. My sister and I were given (almost) everything we "needed" by our parents – we would always convince them that we needed what we wanted. Truthfully, I think my parents just gave in to our wants because they had the budget and they had the capacity to spend more. My sister and I were blessed to have been given a very very comfortable life. However, now that I have a family of my own, I think I somewhat understand what my parents went through to provide for my sister and I in that capacity, it all started with sacrifice and a constant practice of delayed gratification.
During my first year of being married, not buying what I wanted when I wanted it was a struggle for me. Fortunately enough, I have a husband who is patient and who constantly reminds me about the real things that matter. I believe I have written about this in a previous post.. but why I am I writing about this again? Because I recently experienced being looked down upon because of the non-branded things I use… and it really affected me. Like maybe it was the last straw.
My natural instinct was to prove to these people that I have the money to buy myself branded things, luxurious things, the nicer things… To prove to them that all my money went to what my kids needed… but then that would be my pride talking.. which would not be right. For people who have money, it isn't bad to buy yourselves expensive things.. what I find wrong is how some of these people easily look down on others who don't buy the same things they do.
Enter the concept of wants vs. needs. In a gist, needs are your basic necessities while wants are everything else you desire but do not need.
When the pressure gets overwhelming, I ask myself "do I need expensive and branded things?" and the answer is almost always – just if I need something to be of quality.
I carry so much in my daily bag that it might trump other mom-bags out there. I don't mean a diaper bag, I just mean my everyday bag that has all the things everyone seems to need. My "mom bag" ends up being so heavy to lug around! It would be nice to have a few fashionable luxury branded neutral tote bags to match almost all my outfits.. but with how heavy my bag is and how I end up using it, I decided to use one of those tote bags I got as a freebie. Now I don't have to worry about getting the bag dirty, wearing it out, or even damaging it. I do not need an expensive branded bag to carry all my things in. It would be nice to have one but I do not need it.
BUT if we're talking about diapers my kids use… well… I would always set aside a budget to buy them quality diapers. Why? although it takes a huge chunk out of my budget, at least I won't have to spend more on allergy medicines because of the rashes they get from the other less costly brands. I need to buy the premium products to avoid the need for costly medication. I do have reasons why I choose to buy expensive products from the get-go.
This decision process comes naturally to me nowadays. I've come to know exactly what my wants are and what I really need.
It baffles me how other people can easily judge and look down on others just based on the things they use. I've been given the "hi nice to meet you + head-to-toe look" at various social gatherings, with some people's eyes lingering on my not-so-expensive-bag and my jewelry.
To be honest, I don't buy fake things because that would be pretentious. I only use brands which I can buy within my budget. I have a lot of unbranded things. I also only have a few luxury things. My clothes are not all branded… and I am okay.
To all those who have the habit of giving the "hi nice to meet you + head-to-toe look" greeting, please stop. You may not know what that person has to spend for or what they go through. Hastily judging others hardly ever helps.
To all those who have been looked down upon because of the unbranded things you use, it is okay. You have your own reasons and you're awesome. The brands you use do not define you. You do not need to prove anything.
I hope this post encourages someone out there!


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Similar post as the previous one, walking to work this morning ~07:37 this beautiful atmospheric red sky caught my eye, I had to stop and take this photo to share.
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This is the University of Edinburgh's New College, located on the mound opened in 1846, it's now the location of the school of divinity. The spire in the middle is the Hub, Home of the Edinburgh International Festival.
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It's the last Monday of August, so that means the Festival Fireworks! Episode 2018 – Calton Hill.
I found shooting here difficult as Balmoral's clock made me think most shots were out of focus, but I'll let you be the judge, constructive feedback is always welcome.
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Bruins trounce Kansas foe to win tournament
Dave Matter
It would be natural to expect a letdown for the Rock Bridge girls basketball team after its clutch win over two-time state champion Incarnate Word on Friday night. And that's exactly what Bruins Coach Jill Nagel feared going into yesterday's matchup with Shawnee Mission South, the final game in the round-robin Rock Bridge Tournament.
Rock Bridge 61, Shawnee Mission East 41
"That's something we talked about last night," she said. "That win means nothing if we don't come out with a lot of energy today."
Mission accomplished, for the most part. The Bruins, ranked third in Class 5, blitzed their visitors from Kansas from the opening tip, leading 24-2 on their way to a 61-41 victory. With the win, Rock Bridge (14-3) clinched the championship in its inaugural tournament.
Freshman guard Sophie Cunningham was named tournament MVP after scoring all five of her points in the opening three minutes. Rock Bridge continued the surge with a 15-0 run that extended into the second quarter, preventing any drama from unfolding like the night before.
Nagel emptied her bench midway through the second quarter, playing all 13 players as the Bruins maintained a double-digit lead the rest of the way.
"We didn't come out as strong" Friday, Lindsey Cunningham said. "So that was our main focus."
By halftime, the Bruins led 34-14, their bench outscoring South's 14-0 as the Raiders (6-5) struggled with 10 turnovers against Rock Bridge's suffocating defense.
"We're really scary when we use our feet and our hands," Nagel said. "We look pretty average when we, what I say, keep our hands in our pockets and don't move our feet as quick as we can. That was the only frustrating part."
Those parts came in the second half when SMS showed signs of life. As the fourth quarter got started, Taylor McDowell's 3-pointer and two free throws from Emmy Allen cut Rock Bridge's lead to 48-38, unbeknownst to some Bruins.
"Actually, they were shooting a free throw and the ref goes, 'It's getting pretty close,' " Lindsey Cunningham. "I said, 'Wow, it is getting pretty close.' I don't know. I definitely think we could have played stronger. It was a hard game" Friday, "but we should be able to bounce back."
The Raiders never got closer. On cue, Rock Bridge ripped off a 12-0 run, getting five points from Lindsey Cunningham to restore order. After a pair of Chayla Cheadle free throws, Cunningham stole the inbounds pass, punched in a basket and drew a foul for a three-point play and all the momentum.
"I actually thought they called a charge on me," she said. "We just needed those bursts of energy. We get those, and everyone gets picked up."
Lindsey Cunningham and Bri Porter each scored 14 points to lead the Bruins. Allen led SMS with a game-high 19 points before fouling out midway through the fourth quarter.
Allen joined Sophie Cunningham on the all-tournament team, along with Jefferson City's Napheesa Collier, Jackson's Dru Haertling and Incarnate Word's Lateesha Deloach. Sophie Cunningham scored a team-high 12 points, including the final five, in the 46-39 win over Incarnate Word.


After reading recent comments by Southeast Missouri State University president Ken Dobbins, it is clear the university's regents were asked to make a decision regarding the proposed River Campus without having all of the available information. I am deeply concerned that Dobbins failed to remember what I would consider a significant conversation. I am even more concerned that he did not pass the information from that conversation on to the regents.
As House Budget Committee chairman in 2003 and 2004, it was my legislation, House Bill 19, that included the $1,000 budgetary placeholder for continued development of the River Campus that is the center of controversy. As most Missourians are aware, state budgets in these years were developed during the worst economic conditions in 50 years. It would have been fiscally irresponsible to commit $17 million for a new facility when significant deficits were facing our state and to make any assurances as to when, if ever, the money would be available.
During discussions regarding this legislation with Dobbins in 2003, I provided a clear indication that the $1,000 placeholder was included in my legislation at the request of then-senator Peter Kinder. I indicated to Dobbins that this placeholder provided absolutely no guarantee that dollars would be made available for the project and that moving forward with any financing scheme, including the issuance of bonds, would be neither fiscally responsible nor prudent. My recollection of this conversation is so clear that I invite anyone to come to the state capitol so that I may take them to the exact location at which the conversation occurred.
The fact that Dobbins cannot recall this discussion is greatly disconcerting. It seems to me that a reasonable person would expect the president of a fine academic institution such as Southeast Missouri State University to remember a $17 million conversation. This memory loss prompted a fine academic institution to issue unsecured bonds for the development of a project that had no funding source. It was this decision that jeopardized students and potentially will increase their costs to attend Southeast.
Rewarding decision-makers who acted in a fiscally irresponsible and reckless manner without a solid plan to ensure against such actions in the future is not prudent and would set a dangerous precedent. No matter how worthy the project, this is an irresponsible approach to funding government facilities. If the River Campus is allowed to move forward without significantly addressing the fact such a grievous error was committed, the barn door will be open for all higher education institutions to follow suit.
Carl Bearden of St. Charles, Mo., represents the 16th District in the Missouri House of Representatives, where he is speaker pro tem.