I am looking forward to attending this workshop and learning about effective strategies and useful publicizing methods. I can't wait to meet people with similar ambitions yet different perspectives. This is a great way to expand connections and learn from one another to create a strong sense of community. This is the first time undergraduates like me have been chosen to attend the Sparkle Workshop, and I will make sure I make this experience count!
It's only a week away. We look forward to seeing you and hearing your ideas and experience. Don't wait to connect. Post something else so that other members of the group can get to know you. See you next Friday.


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Fu medaglia di bronzo ai Campionati del mondo dilettanti del 1989 nella prova in linea, mentre nel 1990 fu terzo ai Campionati francesi sempre nella prova in linea.

Palmares

1987 (Dilettanti, una vittoria)
Troyes-Dijon

1988 (Dilettanti, una vittoria)
2ª tappa Critérium du Dauphiné Libére

1989 (Dilettanti, sei vittorie)
Prix de Vougy
5ª tappa Tour Nivernais-Morvan
Classifica generale Tour Nivernais-Morvan
2ª tappa Giro delle Regioni (Avezzano > Spoleto)
3ª tappa Giro delle Regioni (Spoleto > Appignano)
Classifica generale Giro delle Regioni

Altri successi

1989 (Dilettanti, due vittorie)
Classifica a punti Giro delle Regioni
Grand Prix de Villapourçon (criterium)

Piazzamenti

Grande giro

Giro d'Italia
1990: 104º
1993: 92º

Tour de France
1992: 105º
1994: 64º

Vuelta a España
1991: 46º

Classiche monumento

Milano-Sanremo
1992: 159º
1993: 159º

Liegi-Bastogne-Liegi
1994: 44º

Giro di Lombardia
1991: 103º

Competizioni mondiali
Campionati del mondo
Chambéry 1989 - In linea Dilettanti: 3º

Collegamenti esterni

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The Company holds a 100% interest in the unpatented claims of the Gold Point Property located in Sierra County, California. Prospecting began in the project area during the early 1900's while ore production from the Gold Point vein reportedly began in 1918. According to the California State Mining Report of April 1923, "the mine was processing 60 to 75 tons per day with the ore averaging 0.5 opt gold." It is estimated that approximately 100,000 tons of ore were mined through 1948 averaging about 0.30 opt gold.
Project Name: Gold Point
From 1984 to 1990 over $1.5 million was spent on the Gold Point project on underground mine rehabilitation, more than 10,000 feet of diamond drilling and 500 feet of drifting. The majority of this work was conducted by Sierra Gold Development Inc., a subsidiary of Battle Mountain Gold Company. However, Battle Mountain relinquished the property as it no longer met the Company's criteria.
Battle Mountain completed approximately 40 diamond drill holes from different "stations" to cross cut the vein at various locations for delineating mineral resources. Eight core holes were drilled from station #3 and seven encountered anomalous gold mineralization. Intercepts ranged from 8.48 feet of 0.081 opt gold to 5.39 feet of 1.212 opt gold. Exploration and development drilling indicated that the Gold Point vein is completely open down dip and that strike potential also remains.

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BENSENVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rubicon Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq:RBCN), a leading provider of sapphire substrates and products to the LED, Semiconductor, and Optical industries, will report financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011 on Thursday, May 5th, 2011 after the market closes.
In conjunction with the release, management will host a conference call at 4:00 p.m. CDT on May 5th to review the financial results. To participate in the conference call, please dial (888) 680-0860 or (617) 213-4852 (international) at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the call. Callers will need to reference conference ID 37909477.
The conference call will also be webcast live over the Internet and can be accessed at the company's website: http://www.rubicon-es2.com/index.html.
An audio replay of the call will be available approximately two hours after the conclusion of the call. The audio replay will remain available until 11:59 p.m. May 5, 2011 and can be accessed by dialing (888)-286-8010 or (617) 801-6888 (international). Callers should reference conference ID 86049721. The webcast will be archived on the Company's website.
About RBCN: Rubicon Technology, Inc. is an advanced electronic materials provider that is engaged in developing, manufacturing and selling monocrystalline sapphire and other crystalline products for light-emitting diodes (LEDs), radio frequency integrated circuits (RFICs), blue laser diodes, optoelectronics and other optical applications. The Company applies its proprietary crystal growth technology to produce very high-quality sapphire in a form that allows for volume production of various sizes and orientations of substrates and windows. Rubicon is a vertically-integrated manufacturer with capabilities in crystal growth, high precision core drilling, wafer slicing, surface lapping, large-diameter polishing and wafer cleaning processes, which the Company employs to convert the bulk crystal into products with the quality and precision specified by its customers. The Company is actively developing larger diameter products to support next-generation LED, RFIC and optical window applications.


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Rising input costs, monsoon dampen Birla Corp's Q2 earnings
2021-11-10 2021-11-10 | Sreejiraj Eluvangal
The 102-year-old Birla Corporation, one of the oldest companies in India and one of its largest cement and jute producers, said the sharp rise seen in commodity prices in recent months and an extended monsoon hurt its margins during the Jul-Sep period.
The company's operating profit or EBITDA — a measure of profit that excludes non-cash and non-operating items such as wear and tear accounting, interest and tax — fell sharply by 34% on year to Rs 281 cr during the quarter.
This was despite a modest, 2.1% increase in the top line or revenue to Rs 1,711 cr.
Net profit too was down 49% at Rs 86 cr for the three-month period.
"Demand for cement was majorly impacted by the extended and heavy monsoon and shortage of sand in states such as Uttar Pradesh and Bihar which are important markets for the company," Birla Corp said.
"To sustain healthy market share and capacity utilization. which was maintained at 84% in the September quarter, the company had to channel its products outside its core markets, which, in turn. impacted realizations and profitability.
"Shortage of sand severely impacted the construction industry not only in Bihar. but in eastern Uttar Pradesh as well, a region where the Company has one of the highest market shares," it noted.
Because of poor demand at its home markets and diversion of sales to non-traditional markets, the realized price of cement per ton fell to Rs 4,847 from Rs 4,862 in the same period of last year and around Rs 4,920 per kg during the preceding three months.
The shortage of sand was compounded by the extended monsoon seen in the country this year, particularly in the company's markets of UP, Bihar and Maharashtra.
The company sold less cement during the July-September period compared to the preceding Apr-Jun period, at 3.27 million tons vs 3.35 mt. However, compared to the lock-down impacted Q2 of last year, volume was up by 0.01 mt.
Like nearly every other manufacturing company across the world, the company's margins were ravaged by increasing costs associated with a global rally in prices caused by US and European central banks' easy money policies.
Birla Corp said both raw material and packing material costs, as well as fuel charges, went up.
"Prices of pet coke and coal, both domestic and imported, went up sharply during the quarter. Linkage coal from subsidiaries of Coal India Limited was also in short supply, forcing the company to buy coal from the open market at substantially higher prices.
"Packaging cost went up owing to increase in polypropylene prices. Birla Corporation Limited has been consistently scaling up sales of its premium offerings, but in the September quarter it had an unfavourable impact on profitability because these products are packed in laminated polypropylene bags," it said.
"Due to the increase in fuel prices, total distribution cost in the September quarter rose 5.4% over the same period last year while sequentially, the company managed to reduce it marginally. However, due to effective cost control and efficiency improvement, the impact of cost escalation on the Company's business was less than the overall industry," it said.
Birla Corp said it has decided to operate only one boiler at its captive power plants in Chanderia and Satna, and change power mix to reduce the impact of increase in power and fuel costs.
It is also trying to boost production of coal at its captive mine. Sial Ghogri. in the second half of the financial year.
"As a long term strategy, the company is expediting the development of two other captive coal mines, Vikram and Brahampuri, which were secured through auction in 2019," it added.
It said it will look at alternative fuel, which not only reduces dependence on coal but also increases industrial waste absorption, it added.
The company said demand for cement has started to improve after the monsoon, allowing it to raise prices to partially pass on the increase in input costs.
"Taking advantage of an improved demand scenario, geographical mix of sales is being optimized again. Together. these measures are expected to improve net realization in the second-half of the financial year," it said.
The 3.9 mt greenfield project at Mukuban, Maharashtra, is on track to get commissioned in the fourth quarter of the current year.
"This will add significantly to the Company's sales by volume and profitability in the next financial year."
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John (Stoney) Stone is Crew at Global Ballooning Australia. He joined us, as Ground Crew, 18 years ago.
Meeting different and interesting people.
Going too quick and getting booked trying to get to a landing site.
14 - 16 times - usually twice a year.
Yarra Valley, Melbourne and Luxor, Egypt.


The Project Readiness Package available here lists customer requirements.
This project (P12029) builds on multiple generations of Air Muscle powered robotic device projects.
The proposed project is intended to build on previous air muscle robotic technologies developed in the Lamkin-Kennard laboratory. The primary objective of the proposed work is to design and fabricate a self-contained, biomimetic robotic ant using air muscle technology for actuation. The ant must be capable of generating forward locomotion using air muscles "powered" by an on-board air supply. The ant project is being undertaken to develop core technology related to self-contained air muscle powered robotic devices.
Dr. Lamkin-Kennard, Sylvan Hemingway, Mike Zona, Xerox, and Mr. John Wellin.


89 Garden of the Cross Section, Plots #8 and #9 at $2,700 each.
Will take $2,400 dollars per Space, total for both Spaces $4,800 dollars plus $800.00 for the Companion Bronze Memorial. Total for all, $5,600.00 dollars.
Will not break up Spaces as they will be offered as a package. Firm pricing serious buyers only, please.
These two Spaces are located in Space 3 and 4, Lot 33 in Section of Garden of Cross.
I will pay transfer fee of 75.00 dollars to Pine Crest for paperwork to be completed.
Lot 115, Spaces 7, 8, 9, and 10 in the Garden of the Cross Area of the property. Valued at $11,200. Selling for $7,000.
Apostles Gardens - Lot - 737-Spaces one two seven and eight.
Lawn Crypt 76 (two person), Units B-10, Flush Marker Privilege. Valued at $5,900.00 - asking $4,800.00.
FOR SALE: Four Cemetery Plots in Pinecrest Cemetery. The Lots are conveniently located near the exit in the Garden of Prayer, Section324, Lots 3, 4, 5 & 6.
PRICE: $4,800.00. Price includes Pinecrest transfer fees.
2 Side by Side Lots; Section 10 Lot 577, Spaces #3 and #4; $5,500 for both.
Section #11, Lot 311, Spaces 1-4 $1,100 each.
Section #7, Lot 433, Spaces 1-2-3-4 $3,500 all.
Section #5, Lot 135, Spaces 1&2 $850 each.
Garden of Apostles, Lot 148, Spaces 1-2-3-4-5-6 $6,000 all. All Lots are free and clear of liens and maintenance of Lots included in sale. ALL INQUIRES PLEASE CALL DIRECT. Doris Pearow 1-501-758-1193.
Divorced and Cremated, so no longer needs one Burial Vault and 2 Plots in the Garden of Devotion, Lot 69, Spaces 5 & 6.
In 2015, Pinecrest priced these Lots at $2,895 each in this very desirable area of the Park.
Will sacrifice the 2 Lots plus the Concrete Burial Vault for only $2,300, which includes transfer fees. Total retail value is about $7,300. No Brokers, please.
THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD AS OF AUGUST 2016.


Previously, we discussed emerging virtual reality (VR) applications in the industries of education, health care, real estate, and travel. Today we wrap up our series on virtual reality with a look at VR technologies used in the retail industries.
What's in it for Shoppers?
Technology is now a part of daily life. From smart phones to tablets and even to GoPros, we use technology to complete many routine tasks. Therefore, today's shoppers expect, and in some cases demand, the use of technology when they shop. VR is poised to be the next frontier for retail outlets. In April 2016, Samsung's Gear VR boasted over 1 million active users, and Tractica predicts almost 200 million VR headsets will be sold by 2020. With such a large potential audience, there is a lot of opportunity for companies ready to adopt VR.
Just like the other industries we discussed, the driving factors behind retail using of VR is affordability. All the shopper requires is a smart phone and a headset. Most people now have smart phones, and headsets are now affordable for businesses to acquire.
— provide an economical testing market. It will be cheaper for retailers to test a shopping environment virtually, rather than building a physical space.
— Create a totally immersive brand experience.
— Showcase their products in more meaningful ways.
— May decrease the amount of returns or exchanges.
Although we are very much in the early days of VR retail adaptation, a few companies are testing the waters of VR shopping.
— Westfield Malls in the UK, Tommy Hilfiger, Topshop, and River Island have all used VR to provide in-store virtual experiences of their latest fashion collections. Shoppers can then shop the collection.
— Lexus and Volvo have used VR for virtual test drives.
— Lowe's installed the Holoroom in 19 of their stores. It is an immersive space where shoppers can design their bathroom or kitchen.
— Ikea is also piloting a virtual kitchen experience.
— Tom's offered an in-store virtual trip to Peru as part of their One-for-One campaign.
— McDonald's restaurants in Sweden gave away "Happy Goggles" with virtual snow skiing experience.
— UK retailer John Lewis used VR headsets as part of a Christmas promotion last year.
— Ikebukuro, a Japanese retailer, features a virtual dressing room in their stores.
— Adidas is piloting 2 VR options. The first is the Body Kinectizer which scans your body and allows you to find the right size and see how a garment will look on you. Cyber Fit is their virtual dressing room.
— eBay introduced a VR app and virtual dressing room in Australia.
— Avenue Imperial is a business that creates virtual shopping experiences for retailers. As we saw with real estate, a whole new industry is emerging to design and develop VR shopping experiences.
The website eMarketer recommends retailers, "start thinking about and preparing for virtual reality….sooner rather than later." VR will be involved in the future of retail. Early adapters will gain the greatest benefits and have a competitive edge.
Both the affordability of VR accessories such as headsets and the rapid proliferation of VR apps and content, is behind the explosion in VR usage. With increased usage and improved technology come more opportunities for virtual realities in every phase of our lives, including healthcare, travel, leisure and education, as well as in marketing and sales opportunities. Early adapters will gain the greatest benefits and have a competitive edge.
Geek Tech Branding can help you obtain the materials to adapt VR technology in your business. We offer a large variety of headsets at every price point. They have seen a 400% increase in sales of custom printed virtual reality headsets in the past 6 months alone and trending upwards from there in the past 6 weeks.
How will your organization utilize the power and impact of virtual reality in the next few years?
Robert Piller is President of GeekTechBranding.com, the leader in high tech promotional products for all occasions and events.–including custom packaging and custom promotional products. Specifically, they offer a large selection of VR headsets at every price point.
He is a frequent writer and speaker on marketing and technology topics and loves to share and exchange ideas. Feel free to reach him through Facebook, Twitter, by email (robert@geektechbranding.com) or through this blog.
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This entry was posted in Blog, Virtual Reality and tagged retail, virtual reality, virtual reality goggles, virtual reality headsets, VR, VR goggles, VR headsets on September 26, 2016 by PR Admin.


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Description: Arvind Kumar Choudhary is widowed, respectable and wealthy businessman, who lives with his only son, Arun, in a palatial house. He re-marries another woman, Sujata, who is a widow, with two daughters, Veena and Seema. Arun does not respect her and refuses to even speak with her. Arun meets Neema Deshmukh and both of fall in love. With approval of their respective families they get married. Then things start to slide financially for the Choudharys when Arun accidentally breaks a valuable diamond while daydreaming about Neema; the Choudharys lose all their savings, building, vehicles and property, move to a shanty apartment, and Arvind passes away. Arun takes over the reins of this family, and starts talking to his step-mother. Neema gives birth to a baby boy and they name him Abhinandan. Misunderstandings occur between Sujata and Neema, they escalate, fueled by some gossip from neighboring women, leading to arguments between Arun and her. Then one day, Mahendra, Neema's brother sees Arun with another woman, informs Neema, who quickly packs her things and leaves Arun. She goes to the courts, gets the custody of Abhinandan, and Arun is only allowed a weekly 4 - PM visit, which he is unhappy with, and decides to wait until his son is 14 and will then take him home. Then Neema's father is arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau accepting a huge bribe from Mr. Lalwani; Mahendra asks Neema to sell her jewelery so that he can immigrate to Germany, she does so, he leaves, never to be heard from again. Neema's dad, Abhinandan and she re-locate to Nasik to live with Narendra, Neema's second brother and his wife. This is where her son grows up, curious to know about his dad. Years later when he turns 14, Arun shows up on her doorstep - only to be told that their son has run away from home. An enraged Arun must now find if Neema is telling the truth or hiding their son someplace else.Arvind Kumar Choudhary is widowed, respectable and wealthy businessman, who lives with his only son, Arun, in a palatial house. He re-marries another woman, Sujata, who is a widow, with two daughters, Veena and Seema. Arun does not respect her and refuses to even speak with her. Arun meets Neema Deshmukh and both of fall in love. With approval of their respective families they get married. Then things start to slide financially for the Choudharys when Arun accidentally breaks a valuable diamond while daydreaming about Neema; the Choudharys lose all their savings, building, vehicles and property, move to a shanty apartment, and Arvind passes away. Arun takes over the reins of this family, and starts talking to his step-mother. Neema gives birth to a baby boy and they name him Abhinandan. Misunderstandings occur between Sujata and Neema, they escalate, fueled by some gossip from neighboring women, leading to arguments between Arun and her. Then one day, Mahendra, Neema's brother sees Arun with another woman, informs Neema, who quickly packs her things and leaves Arun. She goes to the courts, gets the custody of Abhinandan, and Arun is only allowed a weekly 4 - PM visit, which he is unhappy with, and decides to wait until his son is 14 and will then take him home. Then Neema's father is arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau accepting a huge bribe from Mr. Lalwani; Mahendra asks Neema to sell her jewelery so that he can immigrate to Germany, she does so, he leaves, never to be heard from again. Neema's dad, Abhinandan and she re-locate to Nasik to live with Narendra, Neema's second brother and his wife. This is where her son grows up, curious to know about his dad. Years later when he turns 14, Arun shows up on her doorstep - only to be told that their son has run away from home. An enraged Arun must now find if Neema is telling the truth or hiding their son someplace else.


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Q: Unable to create .feature file in Pycharm Community I have installed the Pycharm Community edition and installed the behave 1.2.5 with the following command.
pip install behave

It was successfully installed and it is available in the Pycharm Project Interpreter as shown below.

But I don't see an option to create the .feature file (Gherkin file) when I right click on the project

Do I miss anything over here, in Pycharm professional by default Behave BDD is available. How do I configure the behave with Pycharm community.

A: AFAIK "BDD support is available only in the PyCharm Professional Edition."
Of course, nothing prevents you from creating a file with the .feature extension but you are not going to see options to run your scenarios. You can get some syntax highlighting using the Gherkin plugin and that is as much as you get in the community edition.

A: how to install gherkin plugin on PyCharm
You can access the Settings by Ctrl + Alt + s and install the gherkin plugin. I just did that and is helping a lot.

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If you own a business in Oregon, then it's important to choose the right phone service. Despite all of the latest advancements in technology, the phone is still the top form of communication used to contact businesses. A reliable phone service is crucial for business owners because it allows customers to call and place orders. To stay current with customers, businesses need to have the latest features, and they need to have a variety of useful features to choose from. Before choosing a service provider, business owners should compare the different services that are available to them. The two major phone services available are VoIP or analog. Every business owner should understand the differences between these two services. To find and compare the best business phone services available in Oregon, use the tools at MyRatePlan.
What is Oregon Business VoIP Phone Service?
An alternative to traditional landline service, VoIP has become increasingly popular with new businesses as well as older companies that switch after realizing how VoIP can increase productivity and reduce operating costs. Although the technology is over ten years old now, it initially suffered from poor call quality due to limits in broadband technology. That issue is no longer a concern due to the widespread deployment of superior broadband networks, and adaptation of VoIP is expanding rapidly. VoIP now offers the same call quality as analog phone service while providing more features at a better price. VoIP works by sending voice calls over the internet rather than through traditional analog telephone lines, so it is important that you have a fast and reliable business internet connection available. To see if your internet connection in Oregon will support VoIP service, use the MyRatePlan internet speed test.
VoIP service providers offer plans tailored to businesses of all sizes and provide essential features like voicemail and call waiting, as well as advanced productivity features including automated line attendants and remote access. Whether your business needs a few lines or you need several thousand, VoIP providers in Oregon can meet your requirements and help to increase the efficiency and profitability of your business.
The next step consists of comparing the different business VoIP providers in the Oregon area. The price, features and reliability of these providers should be compared, and the company's overall reputation is also worth considering. A reliable phone service is critical for the success of any business, which is why it's best to select a provider that has a great track record.
What is Traditional Business Phone Service in Oregon?
This large and old infrastructure is expensive to support. This is why using traditional phones is so much more expensive than VoIP in Oregon. The network requires regular maintenance and is analog, meaning it is inefficient when it comes to transferring long distance messages.
The majority of Oregon businesses will use a PBX, or private branch exchange, which allows different internal calling features like personal extensions or conference calls. This technology allows the organization of - and flow of - calls among internal and external users to your PBX, and improves the productivity of everyone as they're able to have their line.
A traditional PBX using traditional PSTN technology can be either located on your Oregon premises or it can be hosted remotely at some other location - but keep in mind that this kind of infrastructure has a huge price tag. The various pieces of equipment and technology required to consume a PBX at your business will start in the $1000 range and go up from there depending on the depth and breadth of your needs - while installation, configuration, and maintenance are additional to these original costs. This manual labor can be achieved by your in-house asset - should you have one capable of such things - or this work can be outsourced to a third-party professional, but these charge $100 per hour or more.


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E10 Fuel & Your Motorcycle
We've recently started receiving a lot of questions from our customers asking how the introduction of the new E10 fuel, which has started to arrive at fuel stations across the country, will affect them and their motorcycle. E10 petrol contains up to 10% renewable ethanol, which will help to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions associated with petrol vehicles. The leading reason for the UK Government's move to E10 fuel in the UK is to help combat climate change. While the introduction of E10 fuel is good for the environment and reducing CO2 levels, you might notice that your fuel economy has taken a bit of a hit with the Government reporting a 1% reduction while other sources referencing numbers as high as 5%.
Can E10 fuel be used in all motorcycles?
In short, no. The Government has advised that around 95% of all petrol-powered vehicles currently on the road are compatible with the new E10 fuel with this figure rising all the time with the additions of new models.
Vehicles at particular risk of not operating correctly with E10 fuel generally fall into one of the
following categories:
● classic, cherished and older vehicles
● some specific models, particularly those from the early 2000s
● some mopeds, particularly those with an engine size of 50cc or under
For models which are unable to operate on the new E10 fuel will still have the option to use the E5 fuel. However, this will be available at larger fuel stations that offer a 97+ octane – usually branded as V-Power, Ultimate or Super.
Will my motorcycle be able to use E10 fuel?
The UK Government has provided information on some of the major manufacturers' compatibility with regards to the use of E10 which we have summarised below. If your make or model is not listed below it is suggested that you contact the manufacturer for guidance or continue to use E5 fuel in the 97+ octane form.
All models are compatible with E10. However, the number of octanes needs to be compatible with the model according to the user handbook.
The following models are approved for use with E10 petrol from the dates listed:
● Ducati Desmosedici 990 RR (vehicles registered as from 18/05/2007)
● Ducati Diavel 1198 (vehicles registered as from 27/10/2010)
● Ducati Diavel 1198 ABS (vehicles registered as from 27/10/2010)
● Ducati Diavel 1198 Diavel Carbon (vehicles registered as from 27/10/2010)
● Ducati Diavel 1198 Diavel Carbon ABS (vehicles registered as from 27/10/2010)
● Ducati Hypermotard 1100 (vehicles registered as from 15/02/2007)
● Ducati Hypermotard 1100 evo (vehicles registered as from 02/07/2000)
● Ducati Hypermotard 1100 evo SP (vehicles registered as from 29/09/2009)
● Ducati Hypermotard 1100 S (vehicles registered as from 15/02/2007)
● Ducati Hypermotard 1100 S+ (vehicles registered as from 02/07/2009)
● Ducati Hypermotard 1100+ (vehicles registered as from 02/07/2009)
● Ducati Hypermotard 796 (vehicles registered as from 02/07/2009)
● Ducati Monster 1100 (vehicles registered as from 10/07/2008)
● Ducati Monster 1100 ABS (vehicles registered as from 14/10/2009)
● Ducati Monster 1100 evo ABS
● Ducati Monster 1100 S (vehicles registered as from 10/07/2008)
● Ducati Monster 1100 S ABS (vehicles registered as from 14/10/2009)
● Ducati Monster 659
● Ducati Monster 659 ABS
● Ducati Monster 696 (vehicles registered as from 15/01/2008)
● Ducati Monster 696 ABS (vehicles registered as from 14/10/2009)
● Ducati Multistrada 1200 (vehicles registered as from 04/12/2009)
● Ducati Multistrada 1200 ABS (vehicles registered as from 04/12/2009)
● Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Pikes Peak Special Edition
● Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Sport (vehicles registered as from 04/12/2009)
● Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Touring (vehicles registered as from 04/12/2009)
● Ducati Streetfighter 1098 (vehicles registered as from 12/01/2009)
● Ducati Streetfighter 1098 S (vehicles registered as from 12/01/2009)
● Ducati Superbike 1098 R Corse (vehicles registered as from 30/10/2007)
● Ducati Superbike 1198 (vehicles registered as from 03/09/2008)
● Ducati Superbike 1198 SP (vehicles registered as from 03/09/2008)
● Ducati Superbike 848 evo (vehicles registered as from 20/05/2010)
Models not listed should continue to use E5 petrol and for further information contact your local Ducati dealer.
All Harley-Davidson models from Model Year 1980 are compatible with E10 fuel. All models before this model year should use RON 98 E5 fuel.
All Honda motorcycles and mopeds produced for the EU market since 1993 can use ethanol-blended gasoline up to 10% although carburettor-equipped models could experience poor driveability in cold weather conditions.
The below Kawasaki motorcycle models are compatible with E10 petrol from the year of manufacture stated. If your model is not listed, or it was manufactured before the stated year you should continue to use E5 petrol:
● KLX125 (vehicles registered as from 2010)
● D-Tracker 125 (vehicles registered as from 2010)
● Ninja 250R (vehicles registered as from 2008)
● Ninja ZX-6R (vehicles registered as from 2007)
● ER-6n (vehicles registered as from 2006)
● ER-6f (vehicles registered as from 2006)
● Versys (vehicles registered as from 2007)
● Z750 (vehicles registered as from 2007)
● W800 (vehicles registered as from 2011)
● VN900 (vehicles registered as from 2006)
● Z1000 (vehicles registered as from 2009)
● Z1000SX (vehicles registered as from 2011)
● Ninja ZX-10R (vehicles registered as from 2006)
● ZZR1400 (vehicles registered as from 2006)
● 1400GTR (vehicles registered as from 2008)
● VN1700 (vehicles registered as from 2009)
KTM motorcycles and ATVs are compatible with E10 from model year 2000 onwards.
Older petrol models should continue to use E5.
Most models over 50cc belonging to the Piaggio Group are compatible with E10 from 01/01/2011 onwards. Piaggio does not recommend use of E10 on mopeds and scooters with a 50cc engine size currently in production.
Models produced from 2002 onwards can use E10 with no problems. For models produced between 1992-2001 should continue to use E5 fuel or contact their Suzuki dealer for clarification. Models produced before 1991 should continue to use RON 98 (no bio-fuel content).
All models, starting from 1990 are compatible with E10.
All Victory motorcycles can use gasoline that has been blended with up to 10% ethanol (E10). Check fuel's octane rating for compatibility with the vehicle according to the owner's manual.
All Yamaha models from 1990 onwards are compatible with E10. Older models should continue to use E5.
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We at the Texas Young Republicans, are an official Republican Party of Texas auxiliary focused on Republicans ages 18 - 40. We have over one thousand members and 20 chapters across the state, and we are growing. We are determined to be a force in Texas politics, to advance Republican values, and to help elect Republican candidates at every level of government. We are the front line in a nationwide battle for the hearts and minds of the next generation.


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Shinjuku Incident website is up!
The foreign migrant communities in Tokyo live shadowy lives. The Japanese neither acknowledge nor welcome them. They are shunned by the mainstream society, hounded by the yakuza, and go about their days under fear of being discovered and repatriated.
It is an alien world for Steelhead – an honest, hardworking tractor repairman. Steelhead had decided to take the perilous journey to Tokyo after he lost contact with his girlfriend, who had arrived in the city earlier.
Trying to exist in the underbelly of Tokyo long enough to find Xiu Xiu, Steelhead has come to realize the migrants had to stand united if they wanted to go about their lives without fear of oppression by not only the Japanese underworld but also gangs formed by foreigner.
In his search of a decent living, Steelhead unwittingly finds himself pit against the Japanese yakuza. Ironically, he also discovers that Xiu Xiu has adopted a Japanese identity and married Eguchi, an ambitious up and coming yakuza chief.
Steelhead wins the respect of his friends by establishing a base for them and forms an uneasy alliance with Eguchi. When he helps Eguchi dispose of a rival, he is given the control of Shinjuku's night establishments. But, uninterested in living a gangster's life, Steelhead finds a new love and takes the chance to start a tractor repair business outside Tokyo. However, his peace is shortlived when word gets to him that his former compatriots were now being used by Eguchi to front the yakuza's drug business.
Steelhead feels responsible for this turn of events and feels obligated to bring Eguchi down. He also has to bear in mind that if he goes after Eguchi, he would be destroying the newfound life of the woman he once loved. In any case, can one simple migrant take on the yakuza alone?
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Q: MacBook Air occasionally freezes when external monitor is connected I bought an ultra wide monitor (LG 29UM58) the other day. To hook it up to my Air, I convert a mini-DP signal to HDMI. With two different cables, I started noticing occasional latency on the signal where the screen freezes for about a second and then it becomes responsive again.
Some more interesting tidbits:

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*This happens on my laptop screen as well as the external monitor while I'm connected to the display.

*I can use the on-screen menu of my monitor while my screen is frozen.

*I never had this issue with my previous screen, a 16:9 Full HD monitor with a DVI port.

*I tried an AmazonBasics Mini-DP to HDMI cable (maximum resolution of 1920x1080) as well as a Mini-DP to HDMI adapter from an obscure brand together with an HDMI-to-HDMI cable. Both gave the same results.

*I'm using macOS Sierra on a 2015 MacBook Air.

*My new monitor's native resolution is 2560x1080.

*The issue only seems to manifest while I'm moving my mouse, so there seems to be some interplay with mouse input and display output. I haven't seen it happen while I type yet.

*I tried reproducing the issue while a video was playing. Most of the time both the pointer and the video froze, but sometimes only the pointer froze. This makes me believe it's not related to the monitor itself or the cable.

How can I find out what's causing the random freezes and fix the issue?

A: More than likely, the issue is, in fact,  your Mini DP to HDMI adapter.
The AmazonBasics Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter  adapter that you listed is a passive adapter (notice nowhere do they say "active").    Additionally, is much less expensive than an active converter like the Cable Matters Active Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter
Passive vs. Active
So, what's the big difference?  A lot, actually.  A passive adapter, to make a long story short, basically takes the pin outs of the Mini Display Port and configures them as HDMI.  Most of the time, this works, however there are a lot of limitations.  For example, the signaling of HDMI is 5V while mDP/DP is 3V.  Some monitors don't like this.  Additionally, HDMI has a clock signal where DP doesn't.
An active adapter addresses these issues; there's actually a chip that does the conversion of the DP signal to a "proper" HDMI signal with the correct voltage and clock signaling.
A Microsoft engineer has an excellent blog post on this very subject

Just to address some of the points in your question to reduce confusion...

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*Your OSD has absolutely nothing to do with the display coming out of your Mac.  It's an "overlay" that comes from the monitor and if you computer hangs, it will continue to work.  It will even work if no video source is connected to your monitor at all.

*If it happens on both screens, your computer is hanging because it is probably getting bad signals coming back from the monitor.

*You never had issues before because you were going native DP to DP.

*There's really no "interplay" between your mouse (or keyboard) and your GPU - one doesn't affect the other.  A video may crash for a number of reasons, none of which will be your mouse.  What you are seeing is your CPU/GPU having to "deal" with the video conversion of two very different signals.

A: I had similar issue when connecting my MacBook Pro to projector using HDMI. The issue happened from both direct HDMI and from MiniDP to HDMI. The MacBook froze with blank screen and nothing on the projector either. I just tested with MiniDP to VGA and Connected VGA to the projector. This ran without any freezing problem. Unfortunately I had to revert to yesterday's technology.


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Foxwoods� Resort Casino today unveiled plans for a game-changing 2016 property development and expansion. The Northeast's premier resort destination announced it will enhance its guest experience by adding four exclusive restaurants from world renowned chef and Food Network legend Guy Fieri, "Iron Chef" Cat Cora and celebrity television personality star, Richard Rawlings of "Fast N' Loud." Foxwoods will also welcome the exciting pop culture restaurant favorite, Sugar Factory American Brasserie.
Scheduled to open this fall, the four additions will enrich Foxwoods' already robust lineup of offerings, continuing the resort's ability to satisfy guests in unexpected ways while offering something for every taste and budget. Setting a new standard for resort experiences beyond traditional gaming, this major move reinforces Foxwoods as the go-to resort destination for unparalleled food, drink and entertainment.
"We're extremely excited about this latest venture, as it proves how Foxwoods is consistently leading the charge in evolving the resort experience by putting guests first and meeting their ever-changing wants and needs," said Felix Rappaport, President and CEO of Foxwoods Resort Casino. "In today's market, consumers are looking beyond the traditional �dinner and a show' model, and we're upping the ante to give them a fully comprehensive experience that includes creative food menus, inventive cocktails, pop culture and live music - or �eatertainment' as we like to call it - all in one place."
Foxwoods made the announcement today as part of the Best Buddies Tom Brady Football Challenge at Harvard Stadium in Allston, Mass. where the property presented Best Buddies Chairman and Founder Anthony K. Shriver with a $75,000 donation on its behalf. Rappaport and other Foxwoods executives were joined during the Foxwoods Halftime Show by Guy Fieri, Richard Rawlings and Melanie "Mel B." Brown of The Spice Girls, who appeared on behalf of Sugar Factory. The event also featured Cat Cora, who appeared in a pre-taped welcome video at the onset of the announcement.
"We are determined to create new, exhilarating experiences that are completely unique to the region and exceed all expectations," said Jason Guyot, Vice President of Resort Operations and Development at Foxwoods Resort Casino. "This is the first of many new amenities coming to Foxwoods as we solidify ourselves as the premier resort destination in the Northeast."
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Proposed U.S. Anti-Abortion Amendment to the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action Dropped
Wednesday, March 9, 2005 11:55 AM
As the 10-year review of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action got underway last week, women's organizations noticed a change in the atmosphere surrounding the event. This may have been due to the multitudes of emails and flyers received by delegates from conservative groups urging the support of a U.S.-based amendment to the Declaration, which stated that the Declaration included no new rights and did not include the right to abortion.
But the U.S. delegation to the conference backed down after 130 country delegations to the review session and more than 170 women's organizations and human rights groups voiced fierce opposition to the amendment.
According to Ms. Magazine, even though the proposed amendment was dropped, Ellen Sauerbrey, U.S. Ambassador to the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) stated, "The United States is pleased that countries agree with us that the Platform for Action does not create any new rights." Ms. Charlotte Bunch, executive director of the Center for Women's Global Leadership attributed this statement to U.S. denial: "They are declaring victory and going home, as in Vietnam…the reality is that they hear loud and clear the voices of 6,000 women here saying 'No,' echoing millions of other women worldwide."
Compiled from:
U.S. Withdraws Destructive Amendment to UN Declaration Reaffirming UN Platform for Action for Women, Joanne Omang, Ms. Magazine Online, www.msmagazine.com, 4 March 2005.
US Amendment to Global Women's Rights Agreement, Feminist Daily News Wire, Feminist Majority Foundation, www.feminist.org, 4 March 2005.
U.S. Engages in Tug-of-War at Beijing Plus 10, Allison Stevens, Womensenews, www.womensenews.org, 7 March 2005.
Please see the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action section of this website.


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After a false start yesterday and numerous rumours throughout the week, Android Pay has officially been launched in the UK.
Paul Lawrence, former chief executive of HSBC North America, has joined Essex-based challenger bank Shawbrook Group as an independent non-executive director.
Antonio Simoes has been appointed CEO of HSBC Bank plc and Chief Executive of Europe. The former Goldman Sachs associate will officially start his role on September 1st.
Smartphones are being used more and more for corporate banking according to HSBC, with the firm predicting that $100 billion worth of corporate payments will be made on mobile devices within the next 18 months.
An ING Group survey has discovered that throughout the UK and Europe consumers are using mobile to pay and make transfers more frequently, and cash may lose out.
HSBC has announced the appointment of Kee Joo Wong as head of payments and cash management for the Asia Pacific region.
Earthport has announced a multi-year global contract with HSBC with a significant minimum revenue commitment.
HSBC China has launched a centralised renminbi (RMB) cross-border transaction management solution for its corporate clients in the Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone.


When the DJ said 'more music is coming your way', I always waited! As a kid, listening to my crystal radio under the covers with a flashlight and Superman comics was a nightly ritual. It was the prime source of entertainment in my parents' house. Searching for "great radio"…from production to programming became a lifelong obsession for me. The universe of current radio formats is worn out.
In my search for great radio I go to the west coast of Canada and check in with an old friend, Mr.Wah, aka Benoit Dufrense, the legendary Montreal music personality from Chom Fm. When he left radio, it was less for it. But, like James Brown, Benoit is back doing the most innovative and necessary radio programs and programming in the country.
MW: What made you come back to radio?
BD: A new station went on the air, CKPM 98.7, in the suburb next to where I live in the Lower Mainland, Vancouver, literally 15 minutes from my house. I found out about it just prior to a trip to California in early April. It's a local, independent station whose signal reaches the Tri-Cities, Port Moody, Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam. It reaches a significant amount of people on the East side of the Lower Mainland. More importantly, it's independent, so very open to ideas. It's the first time since 1983 that I have worked at an independent station. The other 2 are, CHOM Fm in Montreal for 10 years, and 9 years at CFMI in Vancouver.
MW: What was great about CHOM-Fm?
BD: The first 2 years I worked there it was still freeform so the announcers picked their own music. It was magical times. Then radio started to be compartmentalized. Specialized formats took over. Less diversity of music and less opinions. But CHOM Fm was also great in the 1980s when the station had a formidable CRTC requirement to create a significant number of hours of specialty programming. That's how I ended up doing a program called the New Music Foundation from 1983 to 1989.
MW: What is great about this new station?
BD: It's independently owned by Matthew McBride who has been around the Vancouver radio market for multiple decades. It's a start-up so it operates basically out of a concrete bunker in Port Moody, one of the more beautiful suburbs of Vancouver. It operates on a very strict budget but it is, at the same time, rich in creative opportunities. A creative nirvana. Where else would you be able to convince the owner of a radio station to let you take over Monday evenings at 8 o'clock and play all types of music? It's a 4-hour music program called 'Headphone Heaven' that features the best new music; Yo La Tengo, Tricky, BoC, The National, and mixes in all types of tracks from the lost and found department of the last 5 decades, from Miles Davis to Sigur Ros and everything in between.
MW: Is this part of the future of radio?
BD: I have no idea. I just know that a program like 'Headphone Heaven' sounds a lot more compelling than listening to one station, one format.
MW: Why should people listen?
BD: Besides the acts I mentioned earlier, people should listen because of the diversity of music, the creativity of the music, and discover some amazingly talented bands, new and old. 'Headphone Heaven' is freeform radio. I can't think of any other commercial station here or elsewhere that has a program where the announcer gets to manipulate all these digital files rather than using music scheduling software or algorithms.
MW: Is your format in a constant state of flux all the time or set in stone?
BD: Constant flux, constant questioning, but that's thinking like a radio programmer rather than just trying to play the best music you think you should play. The station plays The National but it also is the only station in town to play the new Fleetwood Mac. And the station is not so cool that it can't play some music from Pink or Rihanna. But it's also the only station to play old Massive Attack and Cocteau Twins during the day.
MW: When did you start in radio Mr. Wah? Explain the Mr. Wah show?
My first name, Benoit, is not common over here and nor is my last name. So I use the name Mr. Wah instead – which stems from a letter I once received from a CHOM Fm radio listener in Vermont who addressed me as Mr. Wah. Ben-Wah. It sort of became a joke at the radio station at the time. I think the name adds to the whole vibe of the program.
MW: How can people listen?
BD: The station is at 98.7FM in the Lower Mainland and online at ckpmfm.com where you can listen live. Same with mobile apps like Tune In Radio on your phone or tablet. And if all goes according to plan there should be an archived edition of 'Headphone Heaven' on the site by the time you read this. There is also a 'Headphone Heaven' blog -http://mrwahheaven.wordpress.com. The station is also active on Twitter, @ckpm987.


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Marilyn Plavocos Arnone
Associate Professor of Practice | Research Associate Professor Emerita
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mparnone@syr.edu
Dr. Marilyn Arnone is a professor of practice at Syracuse University's iSchool. With a background in instructional design, development, and evaluation, her research explores motivation and learning in formal and informal face-to-face and cyberlearning environments. She has a keen interest in the influence of intellectual curiosity, perceived competence, autonomy, and social relatedness on student achievement. An emphasis on teaching and learning principles and practice is also found in courses she teaches such as Information Technologies in Educational Organizations, Storytelling for Information Professionals and others. She has authored or co-authored numerous publications including journal articles, books, and chapters. Most recently, these include a co-authored article in the Spring 2017 issue of Children's Libraries on summer reading programs and rewards, and a forthcoming chapter on design-based research in Research Methods for Librarians and Educators: Practical Applications in Formal and Informal Learning Environments published by Libraries Unlimited in 2018.
Marilyn received her master's degree in education from Harvard University Graduate School of Education and her Ph.D. in instructional design, development, and evaluation from Syracuse University's School of Education focusing on interactive learning environments.
As curiosity is critical to scholarship, Marilyn is especially interested in the relationship between curiosity (i.e. willingness to explore until uncertainty is resolved) and perceived competence in information and digital literacies. In AASL Standards, curiosity is considered a disposition to be fostered in learners. Research by Arnone & Reynolds published in School Library Media Research provided empirical support for the inclusion of dispositions in action in the American Association of School Librarians' Standards for the 21st-Century Learner.
She has served as principal investigator on many research and demonstration projects. Through an ALA Carnegie-Whitney Award, she created naturebooklist.org, a database of paired literary and informational texts with active learning strategies for K-12 librarians. She enjoys building resources that encourage children's curiosity, creativity, and information literacy. She was co-director of the Center for Digital Literacy (CDL) from 2010 – 2015 and serves as principal investigator for one its signature projects, S.O.S. for Information Literacy. This research and demonstration project was awarded National Leadership Grants from the Institute of Museum and Library Services in 2002, 2005, and 2008, and is a multimedia database of information literacy lesson plans and supporting materials for K-12 librarians and classroom teachers.
Marilyn was vice-chair of evaluation for the Institute on Disability and Public Policy (IDPP) for five years. IDPP prepares disability policy leaders for the ASEAN region. With colleagues at IDPP, she has contributed to a number of publications and conferences on the research and work accomplished by the organization. With the help of an IMLS SPARKS! Ignition Grant, Drs. Ruth Small and Marilyn Arnone researched and developed three online automated Web evaluation instruments used by school and public librarians as well as web designers. She is currently co-principal investigator with Dr. Ruth Small on an IMLS National Leadership Grant entitled the Young Innovators Project. One of the main goals of the project is to help school librarians become innovation mentors to their students. Marilyn interviewed more than 50 recognized young inventors in grades 4 – 8 for the project resulting in a searchable database of more than 500 video clips exploring aspects of the innovation process with students. Her passion for protecting the environment is reflected in a website she created called CuriosityCreek.com to inspire young learners to write stories and poems that reflect inquiry learning about nature and the environment.
She served as the principal investigator on an IMLS funded project entitled Investigating Self-Determination Variables in Summer Reading Program Participants which explored connections between free voluntary reading and information literacy and intrinsic motivation to read. She is lead author on Are self perceptions measures used in school library research transferable to the public library context of summer reading programs? published in School Library Research, Volume 19, Issue 1, 2016.
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Dr. Arnone served for many years on the National Forum on Information Literacy. Professional memberships include the American Library Association, American Association of School Librarians, North Carolina Library Association, and the Society of Children's Book Writers. She is interested in inquiry and nature and her professional development activities over the past several years culminated in certification as an environmental educator in September of 2015. She is currently incorporating environmental knowledge and skills into booktalks, inquiry-based projects and course development
In 2009 and 2010, Marilyn received Imagining America Foundation grants to develop and implement a course called Digital Content Creation for Communities in which students work with local community organizations with little funding to solve information needs that can be addressed through digital media. The course reflects the concept of scholarship in action which is a campus-wide initiative. Other 3-credit courses she has taught or is currently teaching include:
Literacy through School Libraries
Youth Services in Libraries and Information Centers
Motivating 21st Century Learning
Information Technologies in Educational Organizations
Storytelling for Information Professionals
Environmental Programming with Libraries
Library Services for Students with Disabilities
In 2015, she piloted a 2-credit course called Literacy, Inquiry, and Nature for Libraries. The course focused on strategies and methods, informed by theory and practice, for working with early and middle childhood patrons that integrate literacy and inquiry skills in the context of nature and the environment. The course also addressed global sustainability issues of environment, social ethics, and economics as they pertained to libraries.


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Why some black-owned U.S. businesses are hardest hit by coronavirus shutdowns
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – After 15 years working as a hair stylist in other people's salons, Gary Connell opened his "Healthy Hair" studio in Montgomery County, Maryland in early March, sinking his savings into a two-chair shop in a busy mall.
It hadn't even been up and running for a full month when stay-at-home orders were issued because of the novel coronavirus, shutting down the mall.
Connell, 57, went two months with no income before Maryland loosened restrictions in early June, allowing him to take a limited number of clients. He couldn't access the federal government's small business loan program, or get unemployment insurance.
His situation isn't unusual.
U.S. black-owned small businesses are highly concentrated in retail, restaurants and other service industries most affected by shutdowns and social distancing. Their owners typically have had fewer resources to fall back on and a tough time getting aid, research shows.
Economists are sounding alarms that coronavirus-related damage may be permanent. "A lot of these business owners that are shut down right now are not going to come back," said Robert Fairlie, an economics professor at the University of California, Santa Cruz who wrote a paper about the pandemic's impact on small businesses.
The number of black businesses owners in the United States dropped by 41% between February and April to 640,000, compared to a 17% drop in the number of white business owners, Fairlie's analysis shows.
FEWER BUSINESSES, FEWER RESOURCES
U.S. small businesses are where U.S. jobs are created, Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell said during congressional testimony on Tuesday, and any wave of insolvencies would weigh on the economy for years. "That's all the more so true of minority businesses because of the important role they play in our economy and in their communities," he said.
Black business owners are under-represented, making up about 7% of the 15 million small business owners who were working in February before the coronavirus pandemic hit, compared to more than 13% of the U.S. population in 2019, Census data (here) show.
Black-owned businesses also had fewer resources to fall back on when the pandemic struck; some 21% were financially "distressed" at the end of 2019 based on their profitability, credit score and earnings, compared to just 5% of white-owned businesses, according to a Federal Reserve survey (here).
Distressed firms were more likely to use the owner's personal funds, take on debt or close or sell the business if they faced two months without revenue, the Fed study (here) found.
Minority-owned businesses were less likely to borrow from banks, with only 23% of black-owned businesses having turned to a bank for a loan in the last five years, compared to 46% of white-owned businesses, the survey showed.
Long-standing wealth disparities leave black entrepreneurs with fewer funds to fall back on during the downturn. The typical black family had a net worth of $17,150 in 2016, a tenth of the $171,000 held by white families, according to the Brookings Institution (here).
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The Grapes of Wrath: Pittsburgh's Out Magazine, 2008
Famed composer Ricky Ian Gordon takes center stage at the Pittsburgh Opera
Ricky Ian Gordon, the award-winning gay composer, will be in attendance in Pittsburgh this month when the Pittsburgh Opera celebrates his life and music in two concerts and a main stage production of The Grapes of Wrath opera.
Born and raised in New York, Gordon has gained prominence as not only a premier composer but also a celebrated song writer and poet, and the Pittsburgh Opera is eager to share a glimpse of his extraordinary talent when they present three distinct opportunities to hear Gordon's music.
Gordon is no stranger to Pittsburgh. While studying composition and piano at Carnegie Mellon University, he quickly became a leading writer of vocal music that spans all genres of music and theater.
Often referred to as an heir to Stephen Sondheim, Gordon has the ability to take poetry and art and tell the same story through music. In a way, his work has merged the worlds of Broadway and opera. Much of this is due to his initial success in the theater and cabaret scene of New York.
Today, Gordon has one of the largest published songbooks in print, and he has composed a variety of successful operas and dramatic works.
On Nov. 1, the Pittsburgh Opera will present two works by Gordon in "A Double Bill: Orpheus and Euridice and Green Sneakers at their new theater on Liberty Avenue.
Orpheus and Euridice retells the story of the Orpheus legend. Written for piano, clarinet and soprano, Gordon uses the clarinet as the voice of Orpheus and a soprano as the voice of Euridice.
The second piece, Green Sneakers, is written for baritone, string quartet and empty chair. The title of the piece is a poignant reference to a gift that Gordon gave to his dying partner, Jeffrey Grossi.
As is evident in many of his productions, Gordon's life is the impetus for much of his work. The 1996 death of his partner from AIDS was the force behind both of these works. Orpheus' lament and the empty chair in Green Sneakers are both moving references to Grossi.
On Nov. 19 the Pittsburgh Opera will also perform Bright Eyed Joy: The Songs of Ricky Ian Gordon in their new theater. Featuring Pittsburgh Opera resident artists and Gordon on the piano, the concert will include songs from Gordon's world famous songbook. Pittsburgh artists will perform his songs, which have been sung by some of the world's leading vocalists.
Both evenings will offer patrons the opportunity to meet Gordon and ask any questions about his work.
Beth Parker, best known as Pittsburgh's Opera Lady, is excited about Pittsburgh audiences having the chance to meet and share so much of Gordon's work.
"For anyone that wonders if opera is really for them," Parker says,. "this is a great stepping stone and the perfect opportunity for someone to come to the opera for the first time."
Beginning Nov. 15, Pittsburgh audiences will have the opportunity to experience more of Gordon's work in the main stage opera production of The Grapes of Wrath at the Benedum Center.
Based on the iconic novel from John Steinbeck, the opera follows the Jode family as they struggle through the Great Depression and travel to California in hopes of finding work in the fruit fields.
Parker feels the opera The Grapes of Wrath is much more about hope than about desperation.
"This is a moving and inspirational opera," Parker says. "With the bank foreclosures and economic problems of today, the problems presented in this production are even more fitting and truly representative of today's political climate and culture. The opera offers us all hope that there are still good people in the world who are willing to help."
The Grapes of Wrath predominately features a local cast and, according to Parker, has a different look than most operas.
"This is really a Broadway/opera fusion," she says. "The structure of the show is much more like a Broadway show without the dialogue. Overall, it is just a beautiful production"
While none of Gordon's Pittsburgh works have any direct GLBT themes, Parker feels it is still very fitting for gay audiences.
Parker says, "Ricky Ian Gordon's concert comes from his connection to the gay community, the love and loss of his partner and his beginnings in the cabaret world. In addition, much of his work in The Grapes of Wrath is connected to the idea of social justice, discovering whether or not a society truly cares about its people or just certain groups. I think this is a natural fit for the LGBT community."
Parker has a distinct passion for the opera and her enthusiasm is addictive. While many people are unsure about attending an opera, Parker believes the works of Ricky Ian Gordon are a good way to begin.
"Wear what you want, come as you are, and remember that everybody is always welcome at the Pittsburgh Opera."
A Double Bill: Orpheus and Euridice and Green Sneakers will be performed Nov. 1 at 8pm; Bright Eyed Joy: The Songs of Ricky Ian Gordon will be performed Nov. 19 at 7pm at Pittsburgh Opera in the Strip, 2425 Liberty Avenue; The Grapes of Wrath will run Nov. 15, 18, 21 and 23 at the Benedum Center. For more information on these shows or to ask questions of The Opera Lady, visit www.pittsburghopera.org .
– John D. Pine, Pittsburgh's Out Magazine, November 2008


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Ahhhh to stop and enjoy the season.
It's so hard when we're mompreneurs, right?! I find myself torn between growing my business and missing out on my children growing, but, at the end of the day, what matters? Family. That's it. These little munchkins and that husband that loves me.
This past weekend I indulged--four days off! Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving (again), family day, and decorating day. Oh, how I DREAD decorating day! All this adorable, festive stuff that everyone loves to put up but that only Mommy takes down.
You know why I dread it? I love my home. As is. BUT. I will decorate it and make it corny and adorable and lively and Christmasy because--because my kids will remember THAT. They WILL remember ugly multicolor lights on the tree (deep sigh).
They will remember the Santas, the ornaments, the wreaths, and the lights. And they better darn well remember the Elf of the Shelf. Because that thing moves--sometimes at magical 2 am--for them. And he may only move six inches. But dammit. He went all the way to the North Pole and back for those six inches. Bless him.
So today I remind you. Ignore the mess. Ignore the crazy. Ignore the glitter--or don't--glitter is just plain sprinkly poo. But REMEMBER the children, the dancing, the memories, and the MAGIC. Remember how real everything was when you thought it was real. Let your house be Christmas everywhere. Do it for them.
...and you may enjoy it a little bit, too.
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The theme of Barrackville's Christmas celebration this year is "Light the way to hope, peace and love."
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Barrackville's 'Christmas in Our Town' celebration carries on COVID-style
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BARRACKVILLE — Sharon Gump has lived in Barrackville for the past 57 years, yet she said the town is more prepared for the holiday season than it's ever been.
"I've lived here since 1963 and I've never seen it so decorated. It's beautiful. The people have just gone all out," she said. "It's so nice to see how everyone has decorated their homes. It's like a little Hallmark town."
Along with other residents who have helped organize this year's "Christmas in Our Town" event, which will take place on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 6-8 p.m., Gump also conceived the theme of this year's event, which is "Light the way to hope, peace and love."
In a year plagued by the COVID-19 virus and the continuing societal restrictions the pandemic has placed upon public gatherings, the Barrackville Lions Club, the sponsor of the annual event, and a group of dedicated residents are planning a celebration unlike those of Christmases past.
"Normally during the 'Christmas in Our Town' celebration, there's a big parade, food vendors, hot chocolate, a chili cook-off and all kinds of events. But because of the virus, we really can't do a lot of those things this year," said Sara Carpenter.
Carpenter, a resident and mother of two young children, is serving on the celebration's organizational committee for the first time this year.
She said her planning colleagues felt if a parade down crowded Pike Street was not feasible because of social-distancing concerns, Barrackville residents could instead parade through town themselves from the safety of their vehicles.
"This year, we're doing a kind of reverse parade in the sense that we'd like people to drive through the town and look at all the decorated houses, which look really nice. Along the route, we'll have the police and fire departments out to direct traffic one-way and keep it flowing," Carpenter said.
Gump said the idea has proved popular.
"This year we had to stop and think about how to continue the event, so we decided to do a reversal," she said. "We've had very nice parades and activities over the years and the Christmas celebration has really grown. But this year because of COVID, we couldn't use the school. We couldn't use the churches. We couldn't have the chilifest. We couldn't have the steel drum band or the college band here."
Instead of the usual "Christmas in Our Town" attractions, there will be twists on old traditions and new ones altogether.
For the first time in its 167-year history, for instance, the historic Barrackville coverage bridge is decorated in holiday lights.
"We've decorated Barrackville's famous covered bridge. It's never been done before. It's a very nice attraction to see when you're driving through town, the lit-up covered bridge," said Carpenter.
Also new this year are both a street signs and house decorating contest. Homes across Barrackville will be judged in five different categories, including most old fashioned, most whimsical, best use of lights, most original and most festive.
And because the Christmas celebration wouldn't be complete with a cameo appearance from St. Nick, this year Santa will distribute toy- and candy-filled stockings to all children from the parking lot of the town's Dollar General store.
"Santa will be drive-by only. People may drive through the lot and, depending upon how many children are in a car, the kids will be given that many stockings through the car window," said Carpenter. "There will also be a decorated mailbox there, where kids can drop off their letters to Santa."
A live nativity scene was originally planned as part of the celebration, but it has been canceled, according to Pastor Stephanie Bennett of Barrackville United Methodist Church.
"Folks can still tune to 95.1 FM between 6-8 p.m. to hear the Christmas story from the Bible," Bennett said.
"Christmas in Our Town" will conclude, as it always does, with a fireworks presentation. But this year, in the spirit of social distancing, organizers are asking residents to watch the display from their homes or lawns.
"It's working out. It's going to be a nice Christmas celebration," said Gump. "Barrackville is a town that's very close. We all work together here, the young and the old."
Carpenter said that while the pandemic has altered Barrackville's traditional festivities, residents were not going to allow the virus to play' The Grinch.'
"Just because there's a pandemic, it doesn't mean Christmas will be taken away from us. We can still show our holiday spirit in a safe way while doing something for the kids," she said. "We're going to get through this virus. We're going to keep celebrating. We're not going to let the virus steal Christmas."
"Christmas in Our Town" kicks off at 5 p.m. with the lighting of the Town of Barrackville's Christmas tree. There will be no public gathering or event. Street sign and house decorating contest winners will be notified at this time. From 5-9 p.m., there will be photo opportunities available at the covered bridge. From 6-8 p.m., Santa appears at Dollar General. And, at 8:15 p.m., the fireworks begin.
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Plenty of beach-walking on this one, with options to use earth footpaths instead should you wish. I would say this is one of the sections of the Ayrshire Coastal Path where you are most likely to bump into other walkers along the way! Being so close to the Isle of Arran, you have the potential for some incredible views across the Firth of Clyde.
Route: Follow Ardrossan Harbour round past some modern apartments and onwards to skirt around the outside of some wasteland. Drop down onto the beach at North Bay. At the far end of the bay you will pick up a footpath along a grassy bank running parallel to the water. Cross the bridge over Kilbride Burn and continue along the beach behind Seamill Hydro Hotel. There is a footpath between West Kilbride Golf Club and the beach which offers easy walking all the way past Ardneil Bay. When the path comes to an end, cross the pebble beach to a kissing gate and reach Portencross Car Park by following the earth path.
I was walking the entire 100 miles of the Ayrshire Coastal Path for the Mark McCloskey Foundation and today I had my sister and friend Lesley doing the Ardrossan to Portencross section with me!
A coastal walk with plenty of beaches to walk on, hooray! What a glorious day we had for this one, couldn't have asked for better. I had never before seen the Isle of Arran in such clarity from the mainland – it was crystal clear which meant irresistible photo opportunities.
Ardrossan Harbour was looking fabulous with the ships' masts reflecting in the still water and Arran standing majestically behind.
The Caledonian MacBrayne ferry making it's way from Ardrossan to Brodick. You can just make out the silhouette of the Ailsa Craig too.
We took the easy option when there was one and chose the footpath rather than the beach. The sand was dry so it was slowing us down. When you are walking all the way to Wemyss Bay, 23 miles along the coast, time and effort matter! We were walking alongside West Kilbride Golf Club at this point and some golfers stopped to ask us about our t-shirts. I definitely noticed a difference having friends and family with me: the charity got a lot more recognition than when I was doing it solo.


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A pro-EU pressure group in the UK Parliament, which is fighting to preserve EU freedom of movement, says the Brexit referendum has led to the demonization of immigrants.
The All Party Parliamentary Group on Social Integration (APPG) claims the anti-immigration rhetoric used during the EU referendum in June 2016 is responsible for the increasingly poor treatment of minorities in Britain and diminished social integration.
"The demonization of immigrants, exacerbated by the poisonous tone of the debate during the EU referendum campaign and after, shames us all and is a huge obstacle to creating a socially integrated nation," Labour MP and Chair of the APPG Chuka Umunna said.
"We must act now to safeguard our diverse communities from the peddlers of hatred and division while addressing valid concerns about the impact of immigration on public services, some of which can contribute to local tensions," he said, according to Sky News.
The APPG proposes that migrants be treated as would-be British citizens and that Theresa May's government should engage in "meaningful social mixing" between Britons and migrants.
The group also advocates a levy on British businesses that employ a large number of immigrants, with funds being channelled to minority communities in the UK.
"We must start by valuing the contribution of all ethnic and minority communities to the UK.
In its recent report titled 'Integration Not Demonization,' the APPG also proposed local government being granted the authority to issue 'regional worker visas' which would de facto preserve EU freedom of movement, albeit with some limitations.
The report, however, met with criticism from the pro-Brexit group 'Leave Means Leave', which argued the APPG's immigration and social engineering schemes defeat the whole purpose of the EU referendum and go against the will of the British people.
Co-chair of the group Richard Tice blasted Umunna's comments, saying: "There is nothing 'poisonous' about wanting to take back control over Britain's borders, in fact he should be ashamed to suggest there is.
"He clearly has no regard for the 800,000 young people aged 16-24 who are not in employment, education or training because of the ease of cheap labour from the EU.
"Freedom of movement from the EU into Britain is a system which discriminates against residents of non-EU countries – not to mention the £3,500 (US$4,500) each unskilled migrant costs the British taxpayer every year," the Independent reports Tice as saying.
On June 23 2016, Britain voted to leave the European Union. During that period, the UK saw a spike in anti-immigrant hate crimes, particularly targeting eastern European EU nationals living in the UK.