U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement blames the courts and Congress for their inability to 'detain and remove families with no legal basis to remain in the U.S.'; national correspondent William La Jeunesse reports from Los Angeles.
The release on Wednesday followed days of other mass releases by the agency in order to prevent migrant families from being detained longer than allowed. On Christmas Day, the agency released 186 migrants and another 400 were set free two days prior, Las Cruces' KVIA-TV reported.
More releases are expected Thursday, said Ruben Garcia of the Annunciation House, a homeless and refugee shelter in El Paso.
After a similar release Sunday, ICE blamed "decades of inaction by Congress" for limiting its ability to remove families who are in the U.S. illegally.
Garcia said he has been working with ICE in recent months to coordinate drop-offs and shelter placement for incoming migrants. He said he has been receiving about 2,000 migrants a week.
The agency typically coordinates with local shelters to make sure there is space for them to stay. But U.S. Rep.-elect Veronica Escobar, D-Tex., told the Associated Press that ICE officials dropped people off at the bus station after Annunciation House said it didn't have enough space.
Nonprofit groups cited by El Paso's KDBC-TV said they were more prepared than in previous weeks because ICE notified them in advance -- something which, according to Rep. Beto O'Rourke, D-Tex., hadn't happened in previous weeks.
Meanwhile, Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen said Wednesday afternoon she's ordered "extraordinary protective measures" for migrant children in U.S. custody after the death of an 8-year-old Guatemalan boy this week.
The boy, identified by Guatemalan officials as Felipe Gomez Alonzo, died in U.S. custody at a New Mexico hospital on Christmas Eve after suffering a cough, vomiting and fever, authorities said. The cause of death is under investigation, as is the death Dec. 8 of another Guatemalan child, 7-year-old Jakelin Caal.


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STERLING, Va., Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Roughly 100 Mtpa of hydrogen was produced globally in 2022, and the production will quadruple in the next 15 years, says Information Trends. In an upcoming study, "Global Market for Hydrogen Production," the company says that the bulk of the currently produced hydrogen is grey, but most of the future production will focus on blue and green hydrogen.
Most of the growth will come from green hydrogen because of its falling prices, said Tazeen Fatima, the research analyst who authored the report. Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, gasoline prices have skyrocketed making green hydrogen cheaper than grey hydrogen and blue hydrogen, both of which are produced from fossil fuels.
Ms. Fatima said that the supply of green hydrogen is being propelled by the surge in the production of energy from renewable sources, particularly solar. Green hydrogen is produced by electrolyzers whose prices are also witnessing significant declines.
The major applications of hydrogen at present are oil refining, steelmaking, and ammonia production. Over the next 15 years, we will see dramatic increases in hydrogen use in fuel cells for mobile power generation for transportation, and stationary power generation for homes, buildings, and factories.
About Information Trends
Information Trends is a reputable market research, consulting, and advisory services firm based in the Washington D.C. metro area. The company publishes in-depth market studies and provides annual subscription services to meet its clients' ongoing needs for actionable market intelligence.
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Statement of House Republican Leader Todd Gilbert on the Fall of Afghanistan
Contacts: J. Garren Shipley
House Republican Leader Todd Gilbert issued the following statement:
"The images from Afghanistan over the past 48 hours are horrifying. Innocent civilians attempting to flee 7th century barbarians, some so desperate to escape that they tried to cling to American military aircraft as they departed. They know the Taliban, and they know what is coming. Near certain death was preferable.
"We can disagree over the conduct of the war, and when it should have ended, but there is near universal agreement that we should not have abandoned those who risked all to help our troops. Our Commonwealth is only one state out of 50, and there is little we can do to influence events overseas. But we can help those who have reached safety on Virginia soil.
"I call on Governor Northam to do everything in his power to support the interpreters and other refugees who risked everything for us and who have found safety at Fort Lee. We should put the full weight of state government behind an effort to begin to repay our debt to these brave people.
"Further, I call on every Virginian to support those veterans who have been forced to watch the sacrifice they and their comrades in arms so valiantly gave vanish before their eyes. Rest assured, the fault here is that of the suits in D.C., not the boots on the ground. You accomplished your mission, and we will always stand behind you.
"Finally, I call on the Governor, Terry McAuliffe, and anyone else with the ability to reach President Biden to encourage him to not only take responsibility for this disaster, but also to lay out plans to ensure that all Americans and our allies are evacuated safely. This failure need not be total and complete. It is never too late to do the right thing."
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seeing more and more antergos reviews out there. if you see one feel free to post it in this thread.
Here's a written review that fairly points out strong points and a few things that could be improved. Overall, an excellent review and one that helped me decide on Antergos.
@acdcman200 thats a weird thing to steal ? thanks for heads up.


Composer Guy Barash is "a risk-taker, willing to pull ideas from all disciplines as he jumps into the unknown." (icareifyoulisten.com) Exploring time and memory perception within multi-metric environments and utilizing electronics, microtonality, and extramusical sources, Barash abandons the confines of genre, inventing a sound world uniquely his own. Recent accolades include performances at the Metropolitan Opera Guild's Exploring 20th-Century Opera series, Fort Worth Opera's Frontiers 2016 showcase, MATA Festival 2015, an American Opera Projects fellowship, Composer-in-Residence position at Turtle Bay Music School, and Exploring the Metropolis' Con Edison Composition Award. His series of compositions for solo instruments and real-time digital signal processing, Talkback, was hailed as being "at once divine, serene and haunting," (The Queens Chronicle) and has been performed internationally. Barash is the founder/curator of cross-genre new music series Eavesdropping at Spectrum in NYC which was hailed as a "bold concert series" (icareifyoulisten.com). His debut album, Facts About Water, which chronicles a five-year collaboration with American author Nick Flynn, was released on Innova Recordings in 2014.


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 K. Jalalzai, Regularization of inverse problems in image processing. PhD Thesis, École Polytechnique, Palaiseau, Mars 2012.
 L. Rudin - S. Osher - E. Fatemi, Nonlinear total variation based noise removal algorithms. Physica D, 60 (1992), pp. 259-268.


It takes two. In the case of Smooth Hound Smith, two is all that's needed to brew a raucous clash of backwoods folk, raw blues, and underground rock. The California-based duo, consisting of Zack Smith (guitars/vocals/foot drums/harmonica) and Caitlin Doyle (vocals/percussion), generate enough power to fuel a full band. But there's something more intimate about two musicians playing off one another, harmonizing as their collective energy and chemistry blows off sparks. For example, on "Steal Your Crown," Smith and Doyle kick out the jams with a dirty blues rave-up, all distorted riffs and pounding beats.
Male-female duos in rock & roll aren't that common so the White Stripes easily come to mind. However, Smooth Hound Smith are more deeply rooted in folk music than alternative rock so that comparison is really only valid in their gender make-up. The soaring harmonies between Smith and Doyle recall John Doe and Exene Cervenka of legendary L.A. punks X as well. The stomping "30 Days" suggests what X would've sounded like if they had given in completely to their affection for vintage country.
Smooth Hound Smith balances the rambunctious with the relatively chill. "Body Talkin'" features some lovely vocals by Smith, and the track's easygoing vibe soothes the ears. But Doyle probably delivers the biggest punch with the finale, "Be My Husband." Her fiery singing closes the record with fevered passion.


I often get calls from people who have received legal paperwork of some kind. The paperwork ranges from divorce papers, child support motions from the county, parenting time motions, custody motions, spousal maintenance motions, etc. Unfortunately, the person did not call an attorney upon receiving the papers, but waited weeks before deciding to act. Maybe the person did not want to deal with the issue and did not even look at the papers for some time. This can be a big problem because there are very strict deadlines and procedures that often need to be followed. If you do not follow the correct procedures along the correct timelines, you can severely limit your options for response and relief.
For example, in Minnesota you have 30 days to serve the other party with a formal Answer if you've been served with a divorce petition. The Answer must be in a specific format and served in the correct manner. Failure to follow these rules can result in a default divorce, i.e. the initiating party can obtain a divorce on the terms of their choosing without any input from you. All of the above types of paperwork and motions state the deadlines right in the paperwork. Aside from timelines, the paperwork usually describes the procedure that must be followed to respond, as well as contact information for the relevant parties. The paperwork sometimes also describes different options for response.
The lesson here is to read any legal papers you receive. Read them right away. Read them carefully. In Minnesota, parties to a legal action that proceed without an attorney are expected to know all the rules of court procedure. If you have questions about the papers or how to respond, contact an attorney right away, so that you can determine what action you need to take.


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For AriensCo, Building Great Yard Machines Is About Values, Community And Family
Jim Vinoski Contributor
I write about all facets of manufacturing.
Engineers in front of first manufacturing building (early 1960s)
Image courtesy AriensCo
Even in the chilly north, where it seemed for a good while that spring never wanted to arrive, snowblowing season has finally morphed into lawn-mowing time. But for either task, AriensCo of Brillion, Wisconsin, is there to help.
Ariens is private and family-owned, and doesn't publish financial data. But with an estimated annual revenue of more than $500 million, a sterling reputation here in the U.S., and an international presence in Europe, Australia and New Zealand, they must be doing a few things right.
Key among those things for Chairman and CEO Dan Ariens is the company's culture. He made a point of putting the firm's core values in writing when he took the helm in 1998: Be Honest, Be Fair, Keep Our Commitments, Respect the Individual, and Encourage Intellectual Curiosity. "We wrote those right after I read Built to Last, which stressed the need for strong values you live," Ariens said. "Underlying our core values are basic philosophies: build trust in the company, work as a team, and treat employees as family."
Dan Ariens in the plant
A central element of those strong values is keeping the company private. "We captured all the values we'd had over time, but just hadn't put on paper – all the things about how we deal with customers, how we deal with suppliers, and how we treat each other," said Ariens. "We believe strongly in having the ability to set those for ourselves. But when you're a public company, you have other, outside entities telling you what your values should be. That's something we prefer to avoid."
They have a long and proud history of doing just that. Ariens is the great-grandson of company founder Henry Ariens. "He lost his first business in the Great Depression, then came back and founded this one," Dan Ariens said. The company's first product offering was a roto-tiller (Henry and his three sons built the prototype for it in his garage). "He was president into the 1950s," Ariens recounted. "But it was his son, my grandfather Steve Ariens, who really built the business and started growing it." He took the helm in 1956. The company introduced their first riding lawnmower in 1958, and their first two-stage snow thrower in 1960. Dan's father Michael Ariens then served as president from 1969 to 1998, when Dan took over.
Henry Ariens (second from right), great-grandfather of Dan Ariens, standing on a clod crusher produced by Brillion Iron Works. This was the company that preceded AriensCo that the family lost in the Great Depression.
In addition to his leadership in documenting and reinforcing the company's values, Dan Ariens was also instrumental in the firm's exemplary efforts at building its own workforce, by launching the company's partnership with the local Brillion schools. "I could see ten or fifteen years ago that kids coming out of high school were primarily being aimed at going to college," he explained. "We decided to get involved not just because we're super-nice guys, but because we had a need – we knew we'd continue to need skilled technicians. So we started to talk to the folks at the high school, to get our company and these jobs in front of students. We knew there were some students well suited for tech schools, rather than college, and we wanted to help steer at least some of the college-bound kids into engineering."
A few years into those efforts, local high school teachers approached the company about whether they'd help with getting a building constructed to house a STEM program. "We couldn't directly fund the building, so instead we guaranteed a 20-year bond for its construction." It worked out so well that a dozen years later they took the same idea to the other schools in the system. "Brillion now offers STEM curriculum all the way through, K to 12," Ariens said. "This stuff is flourishing in northern Wisconsin now – robotics is huge in bigger communities like Green Bay, and Brillion is right there with them."
Sales literature for first Sno-Thro machine (1960)
The company isn't without its challenges. The current political climate is one of them. "The trade wars and tariffs are tough," Ariens said. "I understand negotiation and that some of this we just need to do, but the longer it drags on the more it hurts. It forces us to drive to get cost savings and productivity in other ways, and the uncertainty it creates in the markets is a problem too."
Competitors and regulators are also always a challenge. "We're in an industry with really tough competition," Ariens explained. "Costs are much lower than twenty years ago. Plus, emissions regulations are getting tougher."
There are great opportunities as well. "Commercial mowing is a growth area," Ariens said. "There are acute labor issues there, and that'll drive challenges back to manufacturers – it'll drive changes to the industry."
Sales literature for the Ariens Tillivator (1940s)
Regulations will do the same. "Non-carbon-emitting mowers are an opportunity. Go to Home Depot or Lowes and you'll see lots of battery-powered walk-behind mowers. In Europe, robotic battery mowers are taking over. There's a bright future there for those who keep up."
But those things won't change what the company is all about. "We're in a small Midwestern community. We started as immigrants who came over from the Netherlands in the middle to late 1800s, and we've been in manufacturing ever since," Ariens said. "We always found a way to survive. It's really the story of Wisconsin – we have what folks call 'Wisconsin nice.' Call our customer support line and you'll see what I mean. It sets us apart.
"It's all about those customer relations," he added. "We're just trying to help get the grass cut, and get the snow out of the driveway. We have customers and dealers that are in their third generation with us – looking back 50, 60 years at how we've taken care of them and they've taken care of us. And I've got my sons – Nick, Daniel II, and Stephen – in the business with me. We're on our fifth generation now, and that feels pretty good.
"I still remember my Dad telling me to remember how important family is."
Jim Vinoski
I've spent decades in the "trenches" of manufacturing, focused on engineering, operations, and management. My career has taken me from plant floors to corporate boardroo...


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MA in Textil Futures from Central Saint Martins - Distinction MA PROJECT - The Synthetic Kingdom – Those Born By Synthetics Research question: How can textile design challenge and dissolve the boundaries between the natural and the synthetic world? my work is characterised by my interest in finding new materials, and forecasting trends in fashion, culture and technology. Present: 3 month consultancy for EDF Energy, on green, innovative and imaginative concepts for future renewable energy.


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26-year-old famous felon Lindsay Lohan has struck again, arrested on a 3rd-degree misdemeanor assault charge outside a NYC club at 4 am yesterday for allegedly punching another woman in the face – multiple times (it's unconfirmed the woman had suggested her recent film portrayal of 'Liz' was 'Dick') . . . Actor-director Ben Affleck has been named 'Entertainer Of the Year' in the new issue of "Entertainment Weekly" (by default?) . . . Just 7 months after giving birth to daughter Maxwell, "Us Weekly" reports Jessica Simpson has another bun in the oven (this is how she now makes a living – gaining baby fat, then getting paid by Weight Watchers to lose it) . . . Selena Gomez is said to be getting relationship advice from Katy Perry (kind of like getting sobriety tips from Charlie Sheen) . . . "NY Post" says 50-year-old Demi Moore has been quietly dating dapper 26-year-old (!?!?) art dealer Vito Schnabel, the pair first hooking up at model Naomi Campbell's over-the-top birthday party for her billionaire boyfriend earlier this month in Jodhpur, India (we peons live a dull life) . . . Actor Brad Pitt has told his kids that he 'might' be Santa (maybe he's just trying to justify that really bad beard he's been sporting?) . . . After recently splitting with girlfriend Karolyn Pho, 26-year-old actor Shia LaBeouf is said to be seeing 19-year-old Mia Goth, who has the title role in their now-shooting film "Nymphomaniac" (they spend all day at work in bed – what do they do after?) . . . And KStew's love life was 2012's 'Top Trending Topic', according to web search engine Ask.com, which says the state of Kristen Stewart & Robert Pattinson's relationship following their brief split was the most-asked-about issue online this year (we live in desperate times).
WEEKEND SHOW BIZ SKED:
• Big Ticket Festival (Jacksonville FL) – Sunday's 3rd annual event features performances from Bush, fun., Grouplove, Joy Formidable, Rise Against, Silversun Pickups and more.
• Billboard Women in Music Event (NYC) – Tonight Katy Perry is honored as 'Woman Of the Year' at the 7th annual event that celebrates the most powerful and talented women in the music biz.
• "Christmas in Rockefeller Center" (NBC) – Tonight a rerun of Wednesday's 80th lighting of NYC's giant Christmas tree. Performances by Cee-Lo Green, Il Volo, Mariah Carey, Rod Stewart, Trace Adkins, and Victoria Justice.
• European Film Awards (Valletta, Malta) – Saturday at the 25th EFAs, "Amour", "Barbara", "Cesare Deve Morire", "The Intouchables", "Jagten", and "Shame" are nominated for Europe's top movie. Helen Mirren is presented a 'Lifetime Achievement Award'.
• "Jimmy Kimmel Live" (ABC/CityTV) – Tonight Flo Rida ("Wild Ones"). Rerun.
• Kennedy Center Honors (Washington DC) – Sunday the 35th annual awards for exemplary lifetime achievement in the performing arts are presented to classic rockers Led Zeppelin,
bluesman Buddy Guy, actor Dustin Hoffman, TV personality David Letterman, and ballerina Natalia Makarova. The taped gala airs December 26th on CBS-TV.
NET: http://www.kennedy-center.org/programs/specialevents/honors/
• "Last Call With Carson Daly" (NBC) – Tonight Brandi Carlilie ("Bear Creek").
• "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" (NBC/CTV2) – Tonight The Wallflowers ("Fallen"). Rerun.
• "Late Show With David Letterman" (CBS/NTV/Omni1) – Tonight Lianne La Havas ("Is Your Love Big Enough?"). Rerun.
• "Live With Kelly & Michael" (syndicated/CTV) – Today Rod Stewart ("Merry Christmas, Baby").
• "Saturday Night Live" (NBC/Global) – Host Daniel Craig ("Skyfall"); musical guest Muse ("The 2nd Law"). Rerun.
• "Tavis Smiley" (PBS) – Tonight Aimee Mann ("Charmer").
• "Tonight Show With Jay Leno" (NBC/CTV2) – Tonight Il Volo ("We Are Love").
• Adele – Her album "21" has earned a prestigious Diamond Award from the RIAA for selling over 10 million copies in the USA. It did so in its 92nd week of release. She's the only British female artist to accomplish that feat.
• Beastie Boys – Sunday at LA club Largo, Adam 'Ad-Rock' Horovitz headlines a rare solo show, one of his few public appearances since the death of bandmate Adam 'MCA' Yauch earlier this year.
• Dave Matthews Band – Tonight at the IZOD Center in East Rutherford NJ they launch an East Coast tour in support of their latest album, "Away From the World". Tonight's opening show is a benefit concert, with $1 million pledged to regional recovery efforts from Super Storm Sandy.
• 50 Cent – His track "My Life" f/Eminem & Adam Levine is #1 on the iTunes singles chart, hot off a live performance on NBC-TV's "The Voice" this past Monday night.
• The Killers – Tonight they kick off the North American leg of their "Battle Born" tour in Orem UT. Opening act is Tegan & Sara. They'll also be a part of the "Big Day Out" festival in Australia in January.
• Lady Gaga – Saturday several of her stage costumes are put under the hammer by Beverly Hills-based Julien's Auctions. Among the lots in the "2012 Icons & Idols: Hollywood Auction", her 'Ecstasy' dress (featuring a speck of her actual blood), expected to sell for up to $12,000.
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• Rihanna – Her 7th album, "Unapologetic", debuted at the top of yesterday's new album sales chart according to Nielsen SoundScan. Perhaps surprisingly, it's her 1st-ever #1 album.
• Rolling Stones – Last night's 50th anniversary concert at London's O2 Arena featured guest appearances by Eric Clapton and Florence + The Machine's Florence Welch.
• Shania Twain – Saturday she returns to the stage with the opening night of her new show "Shania: Still the One", a 2-year residency at the Caesars Palace Colosseum in Las Vegas. She'll perform 60 dates per year.
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• Taylor Swift – She's guest-hosting radio's syndicated "American Top 40" this weekend. In addition to counting down the top tunes, she'll discuss her new album and upcoming tour.
TODAY'S MOVIE OPENINGS:
• "Killing Them Softly" ( R-Rated Crime Thriller ): Set in New Orleans, the story follows hapless thugs who raid a high-stakes poker game. Afterward, a cool-handed hitman (Brad Pitt) is obliged to clean up the mess for the mob. The cast includes Scoot McNairy, Ben Mendelsohn, Ray Liotta, Richard Jenkins, and James Gandolfini.
NET: http://killingthemsoftlymovie.com
• Opening in limited release: "Addicted to Fame" (Documentary); "Back to 1942" (Drama); "California Solo" (Drama); "The Collection" (Horror); "Dragon" (Action); "Hecho en México" (Documentary); and "Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning" (Action).
TODAY'S VIDEO RELEASES:
• "MIB 3" ( PG-13 Action Comedy ) – In the latest (final?) instalment in the "Men in Black" franchise, 'Agent J' (Will Smith) is forced to travel back in time to save his partner, the agency, and the future of humankind. Co-stars Tommy Lee Jones, Josh Brolin, Emma Thompson, Nicole Scherzinger. Made almost $625 million in box office, most of it overseas.
• "Sparkle" ( PG-13 Drama ): In this remake of the 1976 musical set in the 1960s, the late Whitney Houston plays the mother of 3 daughters in a successful Motown singing group who are dealing with the fallout from fame and drugs. This was Houston's first acting role in more than 15 years. Also stars former "American Idol" winner Jordin Sparks.
COMMERCIAL DRONE:
The passenger aircraft of the future could one day be flown by remote, using pilots sitting in a control room hundreds of miles away. Tests on a new breed of civilian aircraft which use the same pilotless technology currently found in military drones begin next month in the UK. The consortium behind the project hopes it will dramatically slash the costs of air travel and make new airborne services possible. ("Good morning, this is your pilot speaking. And if you look out the left side windows of the aircraft, I have no idea what you're seeing …")
– "Daily Mail"
TYPE CASTING:
Whether you're a fluent touch-typist or a hunter-and-pecker, the way you type says more about you than you might think. Scientists at Virginia's Christopher Newport University have developed new software called 'Uriel' which learns an individual's typing style by measuring the interval between keystrokes. It's a surprisingly accurate way to identify someone. In trials, the software never once cleared the wrong person to access a computer based on their typing style. It did, however, refuse to authenticate legitimate users 17% of the time. (Oops! Back to the drawing board!)
– NewScientist.com
2013 WORLD GOURMET CAPITAL:
Tokyo has retained its tasty title as Michelin restaurant guide's gourmet capital for the 6th consecutive year. It also remains the city with the most restaurants bearing 3 stars (the guide's top honor), although the number has slipped from 16 to 14. A total of 242 Tokyo restaurants have been awarded stars, ranging from fine-dining to eateries serving more humble treats such as broiled eel and deep fried meat & vegetables on skewers. All but 2 of the top-rated restaurants serve Japanese cuisine. One specializes in 'fugu', the puffer fish that can be lethal if improperly prepared. (People are simply dying to eat there.)
– Condensed from Reuters.com
SOMETHING ELSE TO WORRY ABOUT:
According to 2 new studies, when you plant your tush in the cushy goodness of your favorite sofa or chair the air forced out of the foam cushions is released with a poof of dust that can contain unhealthy ingredients. That's because cushion foam is made with flame retardant chemicals that can include Tris (banned from kids' clothing in the '70s due to concerns it might be a carcinogen), pentaBDE (a known toxin in animals), and others that are completely untested for safety. Blood samples confirm that these chemicals are making their way into our bodies. Meanwhile, the option to purchase flame-retardant-free furniture has become virtually non-existent. (Planning on hitting the sofa after a big meal? Wear a face-mask!)
– ScientificAmerican.com
Australians call them 'Winnie Blues'. But their favorite cigarettes will lose their familiar blue & white carton under Australia's tough new plain-packaging law which takes effect tomorrow, December 1st.
– Economist.com
1937 [75] Ridley Scott, South Shields UK, movie producer-director ("Prometheus", "Gladiator")
1952 [60] Mandy Patinkin, Chicago IL, TV actor ('Saul Berenson' on "Homeland" since 2011, "Criminal Minds" 2005-07)/movie actor ("The Princess Bride")/Broadway actor ("Sunday In the Park with George")
1957 [55] Colin Mochrie, Kilmarnock, Scotland [raised Vancouver BC], improv comedian ("Trust Us With Your Life" 2012, "This Hour Has 22 Minutes" 2001-03, "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" 1998-2004)
1982 [30] Elisha Cuthbert, Calgary AB [grew up Longueuil QC], TV actress ('Alex Kerkovich' on "Happy Endings" since 2011, "24" 2001-10)/movie actress ("The Girl Next Door", "Old School")
1985 [27] Kaley Cuoco, Camarillo CA, TV actress ('Penny' on "The Big Bang Theory" since 2007, "8 Simple Rules" 2002-05)
Movie director Woody Allen ["Midnight in Paris") is 77; Movie actress-pop singer Bette Midler ("Wind Beneath My Wings") is 67; Comedian Sarah Silverman is 42; TV actor David Hornsby ("It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia") is 37; Rock guitarist Brad Delson (Linkin Park) is 35; Pop singer Mat Kearney ("Nothing Left to Lose") is 34; Pop/soul singer-songwriter Janelle Monae ("Cold War") is 27.
Classic rock bassist Rick Savage (Def Leppard) is 52; Rock bassist Nate Mendel (Foo Fighters) is 44; TV actress Lucy Liu ("Elementary") is 44; TV actress Suzy Nakamura ("Go On") is 44; Pop singer Nelly Furtado ("Say It Right") is 34; Rock bassist-vocalist Chris Wolstenholme (Muse) is 34; TV personality-pop singer Britney Spears ("The X Factor") is 31; NFL QB Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) is 29.
• "International Computer Security Day", to remind us to protect our computers, programs, and data at home and work. Remember to always practise safe surfin'!
• "Meth Awareness Day", a day of education and awareness of the dangers of methamphetamine. (Is 'Walter White' the poster boy?)
• "St Andrew's Day", honoring the patron saint of Scotland who hurled his last haggis in 60 AD. It's the wannabe independent country's national day. Be sure to dust off your sporran!
• "Stay Home Because You're Well Day", a day to call in 'well' instead of having to fake sickness in order to get a day off. (Yeah right, try this stunt and you can soon stay home every day.)
• "Advent Calendar Day", the day many kids begin opening one compartment on their seasonal calendar each day through December 24th. Hey, is that chocolate in there?
• "Bifocals At the Monitor Day", a day of lamentation for all those forced to tip their heads back open-mouthed in order to use a computer, thanks to their need for bifocal lenses. Gradually, more and more of the Boomer generation is suffering 'presbyopia' (Greek word for 'aging eye').
• "World AIDS Day", the 24th annual day of AIDS awareness and education, first declared by the UN's World Health Organization in 1988. The official symbol of "World AIDS Day" is the red ribbon. In some communities, the occasion is observed as "Day Without Art".
NET: http://www.worldaidscampaign.org/en/World-AIDS-Day
• "International Day For the Abolition of Slavery", a United Nations observance begun in 1949.
• "Mutt Day", saluting all dogs that are cross-breeds, no-breeds, and all-breeds.
• "Special Education Day", initiated in 1975 to promote access to education for all children, including those with disabilities.
NET: http://specialeducationday.com
• "United Arab Emirates National Day", celebrating the 41st anniversary of independence of the federation of 7 Persian Gulf states from Britain (1971).
1982 [30] Michael Jackson's first solo album in 3 years, "Thriller", is released and goes on to become one of the best-selling albums in history
1984 [28] Japan's #3 automaker, Toyo Kogyo, changes its name to 'Mazda' (somewhat catchier)
1985 [27] 'World's Largest Beer Mug', a 6-foot tankard that holds 615 gallons, is unveiled by the Selangor Pewter Company of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
[Dec 4] "Victoria's Secret Fashion Show" (CBS) / Cookie Day / Dice Day
[Dec 5] "Grammy Nominations Concert Live! – Countdown to Music's Biggest Night" (CBS) / AFL-CIO Day / Bathtub Party Day / International Ninja Day / International Volunteer Day for Economic & Social Development
[Dec 6] Miners Day / Pawnbrokers Day / St Nicholas Day
[Dec 7] "Playing for Keeps" opens in movie theaters / Faux Fur Friday / Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day / International Civil Aviation Day
[Dec 8] Rolling Stones play Barclays Center in Brooklyn NY / Day Of the Horse / International Shareware Day / Pretend to Be a Time Traveler Day
[Dec 9] Hanukkah begins (Jewish) / International Anti-Corruption Day / Worldwide Candle Lighting Day / World Choral Day
[Dec 10] "American Country Awards" (FOX) / Dewey Decimal System Day / Human Rights Day / Nobel Prize Day
[Dec 11] "Viva Forever" opens (London) / International Mountain Day / UNICEF Birthday
[Dec 12] "12.12.12 Benefit Concert" (NYC) / Gingerbread House Day / Poinsettia Day
[Dec 13] Rolling Stones play Newark NJ
[Dec 14] "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" opens in movie theaters / Monkey Day / Salesperson Day
[Dec 16] "VH1 Divas Special" (VH1) / Chocolate-Covered Anything Day
[Dec 17] Free Shipping Day / Wright Brothers Day
[Dec 18] Answer the Telephone Like Buddy the Elf Day / International Migrants Day
[Dec 19] "The Guilt Trip"; "Monsters Inc 3-D" open in movie theaters / "WWE Tribute To the Troops" (USA Network)
[Dec 20] International Human Solidarity Day / Re-Gifting Day
[Dec 21] End Of the World (Mayan Calendar) / "Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away 3-D"; "Jack Reacher"; "This Is 40" open in movie theaters / Crossword Puzzle Day / Humbug Day / Homeless Persons' Remembrance Day / Underdog Day / World Peace Day / Winter Solstice / Yule
[Dec 22] Haiku Poetry Day
[Dec 25] "Django Unchained"; "Les Misérables"; "Parental Guidance" open in movie theaters / Christmas
[Dec 26] Boxing Day / Candy Cane Day / Thank-you Note Day / Whiners Day
[Dec 28] "Quartet"; "Therese" open in movie theaters / Full 'Cold' Moon
[Dec 29] Tick Tock Day
[Dec 30] Bacon Day / Falling Needles Family Fest Day
[Dec 31] New Year's Eve / Make Up Your Mind Day / No Interruptions Day / Universal Hour of Peace Day
BS FOOD IDIOMS EXPLAINED:
✓ "Bring Home the Bacon" – In the 12th century, an English church promised a side of bacon to any married man who could swear he had not quarreled with his wife for a year and a day.
✓ "Chopped Liver" – Chopped chicken liver in many cooking schools is a side dish, one that is easily upstaged by the main course, thus explaining the question: "What am I, chopped liver?"
✓ "Easy as Pie" – Making pie ain't exactly easy, so what's up with this? Apparently, the expression was originally: "Easy as eating a piece of pie."
✓ "Happy As a Clam" – Has its origins in the way clams are harvested at low tide. The phrase was originally 'happy as a clam in high water', since clams are out of danger at high tide.
✓ "Piping Hot" – Around since late medieval times, this expression refers to the steam that shot out of a spouted tea kettle. At the time, 'piping' was synonymous with 'boiling'.
– Excerpted from "Village Voice"
This year I'm buying all my Christmas presents early. That way I'll have a chance to wear them before wrapping them.
Question: Kids in North America spend close to a half-billion dollars on THIS per year.
Answer: Chewing gum.
Evil always triumphs over good … usually because good is stupid.


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Coral Restoration is a broad term for the various different ways that we work to restore Coral Reefs. Around the world, coral reefs are declining due many reasons such as water temperature increase, ocean pH level changes, sea level rise. More local issues on Koh Tao involve residential and developmental run off, sedimentation from land clearing, human sewage output. Other issues we have include fishing, anchoring, and of course divers. As divers we also contribute to the impact on coral reefs, whether it be the suncream you apply before you dive, or accidental contact with the reef, science has proven that a non dived reef will be much healthier than a constantly dived reef.
This is why Eco Koh Tao has a large Coral Restoration program, involving 2 very popular dive sites. In 2010, the Department of Marine & Coastal Services helped us establish coral nurseries around the island. We elected to build our nurseries at Twin Peaks and Junkyard dive sites, and still continue to grow corals 7 years later.
We are extremely active in Coral Aquaculture, the process of using coral nurseries to restore reefs around Koh Tao, helping improve biodiversity, structural integrity and coral coverage. Using a variety of techniques to create different styles of nurseries we have achieved an extremely high rate of survival. Using ropes, trays and putty to create different ways of attaching our transplants helps.
Coral Transplanting from Simon Dowling on Vimeo.
If you complete the Reef Check Eco Diver Course there is an opportunity to get involved with Coral Transplanting techniques with us. Complete the Reef Check and start Marine Resource Management and you can even design your own nursery !


Ask 5: Which draft prospect will generate most buzz at combine?
Published: Feb. 7, 2019 at 03:00 p.m.
Updated: Feb. 11, 2019 at 01:20 p.m.
UPDATE: This post was published prior to Murray's announcement on Monday that he is fully committed to pursuing an NFL career.
"Murray will be the big story. Will he or won't he play football? How does he interview with teams? (His) Super Bowl media interviews were a mess. Overall, I think the QB field is wide open. Will one of them separate from the pack? That's what I'll be following."
"I would say (Mississippi State DE) Montez Sweat, but he already generated enough buzz when he walked across the stage at the Senior Bowl. I'll go with Devin White. I've been told he's consistently running (the 40-yard dash) in the 4.4s and that will create some attention. Also, I wouldn't sleep on (Iowa TE T.J.) Hockenson. He's more athletic than people think."
"It's a QB league and Murray is an outside the box prospect. Teams are anxious to get to know him. The Dan Patrick interview (last week) confused me. Teams want to find out where he is with baseball. Those conversations will generate a lot of buzz. Also, if he runs and tests, it'll be quite the show. He can fly!"
"It's got to be Murray. We've all been told what he'll measure and run but I want to see it for myself. Also, it will be interesting to see if he's still so wishy washy when asked about baseball."
"I'll take Rashan Gary. It feels like it's been a little quiet about him for how gifted he is. If he runs (the 40) in the high 4.5s at 280 pounds, that will change right away."
Summary: That's three votes for Kyler Murray and one apiece for Devin White and Rashan Gary.
Conclusion: It's not a surprise to see Murray's name pop up several times. There is an infatuation with him in the personnel community right now. White and Gary are both athletic freaks and it'll be fun to watch them run and jump during the workouts. I believe they'll both be selected very early in the first round.


Park for up to one hour for free in our parking zone that's great for picking up and dropping off passengers. Located 3-4 minutes' walk from the terminal it is ideal for parking up and heading inside to meet arriving passengers.
Follow the One Hour Free car park signs from Whitehouse Lane. As you enter the approach road, stay in the right-hand lane and continue right after the barrier.
The postcode for the car park is LS19 7UE. See our parking map here.
The One Hour Free Parking Zone is located a 3-4 minutes' walk on an incline to the terminal. Passengers should follow the walkway provided through the Mid Stay car park.
One hour of free parking is available to motorists entering the One Hour Free Zone with the duration of the stay automatically recorded on exit. Please note that stays over this time will be subject to the charges listed.


Every year in April or May Midwest Crossroad Chorus makes the trip to compete in our regional contest. Dozens of choruses and quartets come together to sing and compete. There are a number of judging categories, and the groups bring complete and entertaining packages. If you're anywhere near Appleton, WI, April 12-13, 2019, please come be a part of the fun!
Sometime in the fall the winners of all regional contests -- and a few "wildcards" -- gather together at International competition. In 2019 International competition will be held in New Orleans, LA, September 16-21. Midwest Crossroad Chorus will be competing in the Harmony Classic on the evening of September 17th .You can view the complete contest on a live webcast on the Sweet Adelines International website. This is the ultimate female barbershop competition -- not to be missed!


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Sound for Hungarian TV Music Show Posted: 14/01/2022
As one of Hungary's leading veteran sound engineers, László "Taki" Takács prides himself on capturing and delivering crystal clear, pristine audio quaility for his clients' various music projects. For the music-based television show, Turnébusz, Taki turned to a selection of microphones. This included 4099 CORE Instrument mics, 2011C Twin Diaphragm Cardioid micsand 2028 Vocal mics from DPA.
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DPA Film Contest Winners Weigh-in on Brand Experience Posted: 08/12/2021
In an effort to support first-time and indie filmmakers through the height of the pandemic, DPA Microphones partnered with Rycote on a "Pay-it-Forward" giveaway in late 2020 from which three lucky winners acquired a full cinema mics kit from the brands. The contest's prizes included DPA's 4097 Micro Shotgun, 4017 Shotgun and 6060 CORE Subminiature microphonesalong with virtual mentoring sessions, an array of Rycote accessories and other equipment loaners. The recipients, Lijie Cheng of Singapore, Jacob Deming of the United States and Sergey Martynyuk of Austria, have been hard at work putting their new gear, and skills, to the test.
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DPA Enlightens Audio for Petruskerk Posted: 10/11/2021
Founded in 1313, Petruskerk van Leens is one of Holland's oldest churches and home to its famous, recently restored organ, which has been treasured by parishioners for generations. Once churchgoers were faced with stay-at-home orders due to COVID-19, the church decided to introduce live streaming services to bring mass, and their beloved organ's music, into the homes of the parish. To help the church design its AV set-up, it called on Bart Hof, owner of HOF AV. Based on his previous use of the mics in live music applications, Hof recommended DPA Microphones to support the audio needs of the church.
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Latest Product Updates from DPA Microphones Posted: 03/11/2021
DPA Microphones is pleased to release a new accessory, the MS4099 Mic Stand Mount, for its renowned 4099 CORE Instrument Mic. The company has also begun shipping the anticipated brown version of its new 4466 CORE Omnidirectional and 4488 CORE Directional Headset Microphones.
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DPA Captures Sound for Netflix Original Film Posted: 21/10/2021
When it came time to record the Netflix original French-language film, Oxygène (Oxygen in English), the audio team had quite the challenge in front of them. The premise of the scientific horror film focuses on a scientist, played by French Actress Melanie Laurent, who has lost her memory, awakens, trapped in a medical pod and must find her way out before the oxygen levels diminish. Given the setting, the pod is used for 90 percent of the film and, with its tight quarters, Production Sound Mixer Ken Yasumoto and Boom Operator Josselin Panchout knew they needed a reliable and unobtrusive microphone solution, which they found in DPA Microphones.
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Westminster Presbyterian Utilizes DPA for Live Streaming Services Posted: 07/10/2021
When faced with shelter-in-place regulations amid the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, Westminster Presbyterian Church, like many churches around the world, decided to shift from in-person gatherings on Sundays to recorded services so churchgoers could watch from home. The initial offerings relied on existing audio and video equipment, which was more than 20 years old. The church's streaming feed lacked detail, balance and consistent room ambiance, and the lack of intelligibility of the spoken word made it difficult for remote churchgoers to hear the service well.
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PostmodernJukebox Keeps Swinging on YouTube Posted: 30/09/2021
Pianist Scott Bradlee started PostmodernJukebox (PMJ) as a creative side project in the early days of YouTube and viral videos. Mixing modern pop hits with styles of the past, Bradlee and his musically inclined friends created a new phenomenon. A decade later, PMJ has grown to more than five million YouTube subscribers, which has earned them appearances on national television, along with a live audience following for their in-person performances. To keep the musical fun going strong, and easy to hear, PMJ relies on a large collection of DPA Microphones.
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DPA Provides Reliable Audio for On-Demand Tempo Fitness Classes Posted: 21/09/2021
When Tempo debuted in 2020, it had the connected fitness industry buzzing. The interactive personal training solution brings a team of expert trainers into the home virtually, with adaptive technology that delivers real-time guidance and creates custom workout plans around a user's fitness goals. Instructors are filmed in a dedicated recording space in San Francisco, and audio is a key consideration in simulating the energy of an in-person workout class. To provide users the ultimate sound experience that would align well with Tempo's unique virtual fitness program, the brand selected DPA Microphones for its range of reliable, rugged and quality mics and accessories.
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DPA Microphones and KLANG:technologies Collaborate on Fully Immersive In-Ear Solution Posted: 31/08/2021
DPA Microphones and KLANG:technologies have teamed up to create a system that will enable live event teams to immerse singers and musicians in their on-stage performances. The solution integrates DPA's renowned 5100 Mobile Surround Microphone and KLANG's ground-breaking Immersive Mixing Processor for a fully engrossing experience. In addition to the benefits of KLANG's panning capabilities, the use of DPA surround mics replaces the need for large quantities of microphones to capture the entire environment.
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Philadelphia Meteorologist Returns to the Studio Sounding Better Than Ever Posted: 17/08/2021
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, television and radio stations across the country scrambled to find ways to keep delivering the news while maintaining the health and safety of its employees. For Philadelphia's NBC10 WCAU, that meant having their staff work from home. With this change in location, the station's legendary meteorologist, Bill Henley, had to find an audio solution capable of delivering studio quality sound for his much-needed weather reports. Henley found the solution he needed for live weather broadcasts in the 6060 CORE Subminiature Lavalier and MMA-A Digital Audio Interfacefrom DPA Microphones.
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DPA Microphones Used for 2021 Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) Posted: 14/07/2021
The 2021 Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) took place at the Rotterdam Ahoy in The Netherlands last month. Presented by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and hosted by Nederlandse Publieke Omreop (NPO) and Nederlandse Omroep Stichting NOS and AVROTROS, under the leadership of ESC Head of Production Erwin Rintjema, this year marked the 65th edition of the event.
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DPA Microphones Welcomes Soren Hogsberg as EVP of Sales and Marketing Posted: 02/06/2021
DPA Microphones is pleased to announce the appointment of Søren Høgsberg as Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing, effective immediately. As a former executive with many of Denmark's leading corporations, Høgsberg will call on his global experiences to lead DPA in strengthening the coordination of its sales and marketing initiatives.
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DPA Microphones Introduces Two New Headset Microphones Posted: 11/05/2021
DPA Microphones announces the 4466 CORE Omnidirectional and 4488 CORE Directional Headset Microphones. Based on the design of the company's groundbreaking 6066 Subminiature Headsets, the new solutions feature the brand's popular 5mm round microphone capsule. These latest offerings provide the security, durability and flexibility necessary for use in theatre, broadcast, worship and corporate conferencing.
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DPA Provides Pristine Reference Sources for High-profile Sound Libraries Posted: 29/04/2021
Creating audience-immersing sound experiences from audio that is true to the source is no easy feat, but DPA Microphones has been leading the way in reference mic'ing across the globe for decades. DPA's dedication to consistent, natural and accurate sound properties has been the company's goal since its inception. Whether it's capturing the loudest explosions for video games or the most intimate of instruments for reference libraries, DPA's wide selection of microphones prove to be essential. Most recently, DPA mics have successfully captured a diverse assortment of source audio for sound libraries used for films, commercials, digital sales platforms and more.
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Alpha Sound Selects DPA for Famed Cathedral AV Overhaul Posted: 21/04/2021
St. Mary's Cathedral is one of the most popular and beautiful Catholic churches in the Portland area. It serves as its parish's diocese, hosting weekly masses, services and sometimes daily visits for a large, devoted congregation. The church needed to ensure its audio-visual equipment could convey its important messages in a smooth, intelligible manner—something that was previously lacking due its domed cathedral and marble walls. When it came time for an AV upgrade, St. Mary's turned to Alpha Sound, a leading AV installer in the Pacific Northwest. With 40 years' experience, the Alpha Sound team was ready to tackle the live acoustical issues at the cathedral while also choosing equipment that would not impede the church's elegant décor. To accomplish this, the installer selected more than 20 mics from DPA Microphones, the largest DPA install to-date in the area.
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Every manufacturing type of business organization is concerned with converting the raw materials into the output product. In fact, the process requires labor force as well as other facilities to carry out and manage each small unit. Further, the amount spent on all these should be definitely ascertained. One must ensure that the following duties are done to calculate effective costing.
As a business manager, you need to collect and classify the different cost factors in terms of cost elements.
In addition, the above data should be allocated to the respective cost centers or units.
Selection of an appropriate costing method should be done that sticks to the general principles of accounting.
Above all, selecting the apt costing technique is also necessary.
Cost is a term that is actually involved with releasing something of value. Usually, it is realized in currency form and so, involves the payment of the corresponding amount for getting it. Or otherwise, it represents the cash outlay for productive factors.
As per costing is concerned, it is a process that is employed in determining the cost of doing something like manufacturing an item or rendering a service and so on. Also, there exists a different kind of group the cost items depending on the common characteristics these items possess. Here goes the list of such cost classifications.
It is certain that a business firm has to perform a set of several functions like administration, research and development, manufacturing, selling and distribution and so on. Cost needs to be incurred based on all of these functions and also such expenses are grouped under the respective departments to measure the overall net income of the company.
As per the manufacturing cost is considered, all the costs needed to generate the products and to bring them to a sale condition is realized. This collectively includes the direct material cost, direct labor, and other indirect or overhead costs.
However, administration cost includes those cost incurred for policy formulation or directing and controlling the activities of the organization excluding R&D or so. In fact, this includes the salary given to office members and other staffs, office rent, postage, and stationery items cost.
Selling cost is inclusive of those required for creating products. As this review says that it is the cost that is required to generate demand among the customers. Distribution cost is that accounted for cartage, freight and so on.


On Oshiomhole's contest for Edo State Governor as against the call for him to vie for presidency: "How could a man who has brought us out to fight against global economic slavery of Obasanjo denigrating himself to become just an Edo State Governor. I do not understand why a leader of the Nigerian people will be fighting for sectional interest instead of standing on the side of the entire working people of Nigeria to fight. He will achieve nothing if he becomes Edo State Governor other than meetings upon meetings, motion without movement" (DSM and UAD Political Summit June 28, 2006).
Arguing for Socialist Party and Socialist Programme: "we need a socialist party with socialist economic programme. If you form this, I will join. We don't need power at all cost. We need power under a platform with socialist programme to fight the West. This party can be formed and recognised by Nigeria constitution within two months. I am not happy by the way things are going" (DSM and UAD Political Summit June 28, 2006).
"How can one practice law without relating it to politics? Law is the end product of the activities of a nation politically and socio-economically, law is not in isolation. Anyone who practices law without relating it to politics, sociology and economics is a fool. I don't want to be a fool. I embrace socialism".
"There is too much congenital injustice, demonic oppression, ruthless dictatorship and agonizing poverty in this country today. Until these destructive vices of governance are uprooted from this country, continuous imprisonment or even threats of assassination will not deter me from the peoples cause".
(Gani's Book of Quotations Vol. 1 compiled by Richard Akinnola).


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Ducati launches all new Streetfighter V4, V4 S in India at Rs 19.99 lakh onward
Luxury motorcycle brand Ducati announced the launch of the much awaited Streetfighter V4 and V4 S, which is also the first all new BS6 Ducati to be launched in India. Based on the 'Fight Formula', the Streetfighter gets an aggressive and emotional design with the naked bike design exposing its powerful V4 engine.
Priced at Rs 19.99 lakh, the Streetfighter V4 is available in the Ducati Red color. Streetfighter V4 S is priced at Rs 22.99 lakh for Ducati Red and Rs 23.19 lakh for Dark Stealth color. Bookings are now open across all Ducati dealerships in Delhi – NCR, Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Kochi, Kolkata & Chennai and deliveries will begin as soon as lockdown restrictions are lifted.
Keeping in line with the mean design, the front of the Streetfighter evokes the grin of the Joker, highlighting that two distinct sides of the motorcycle- an exciting Super Naked for the road and also a thrilling companion on the racetrack.
The distinct Ducati family design is also evident in V-shaped DRL, already featured on the Panigale V4 and SuperSport. Harking to its streetfighter culture, the naked bikes' clip-on handlebars have been replaced with a high, wide bar that, together with a moderated foot peg position, makes the riding position sporty yet agile, perfect for ripping up the road.
The Streetfighter weighs in at just 180 kgs (Dry) and boasts of a Euro 5 compliant 1103 cm3 Desmosedici Stradale engine. In this configuration, the 90° V4 delivers 208 Hp at 12,750 rpm, an unrivalled power level within the naked segment, perfectly in keeping with the all-out character of the new Streetfighter V4. Maximum torque is 123 Nm at 9,500 rpm, practically unchanged with respect to the Panigale V4. This feisty Streetfighter V4 performance is kept under control by sophisticated electronics lifted directly from the Panigale V4 and the 'biplane' wings developed by Ducati Corse aerodynamicists. Brought forward to maximize their effect, the wings generate 28 kg of downforce at 270 kph, attenuating the front wheel 'floating' at high speed and the tendency to wheel-up. They also boost stability during braking at the turn-in point and through the corner. On the road, this dynamic behavior instils confidence. On the track, instead, it boosts performance by limiting electronic control intervention and allowing delayed braking..
Power and torque can be raised to 220 hp and 130 Nm by fitting the full-racing Ducati Performance exhaust by Akrapovic which also reduces the weight of the motorcycle by 6 Kgs.
In terms of suspension, the Streetfighter V4 mounts 43 mm Showa Big Piston Forks (BPF) to provide full adjustability in spring pre-load and compression and rebound damping. The fork bodies house chrome sliders with Brembo radial caliper mountings. A Sachs steering damper completes the front-end package. At the rear there is a fully adjustable Sachs shock absorber, one side of which is attached to the Desmosedici Stradale engine via a forged aluminium bracket.
The Streetfighter V4 S, instead, is equipped with an Öhlins 43 mm NIX-30 fork, an Öhlins TTX36 rear shock absorber and an Öhlins event-based steering damper. On this version, suspension and steering damper are controlled by the second-generation Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 system which, among other things, features the new OBTi (Objective Based Tuning Interface).
The bike provides the riders with three different preset riding styles so that the bike's performance can be adapted to rider, track/route and weather conditions. Thanks to the full Ride by Wire system, this allows complex electronic control strategies and modulation of engine 'feel' according to selected riding mode. Changing the Riding Modes instantaneously changes the character of the engine, the electronic control parameters and, on the S version, the suspension set-up too. These modes include Race Riding Mode, Sport Riding Mode and Street Riding Mode.
The electronics package now includes the latest-generation electronics package based on a 6-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (6D IMU) which instantly detects the bike's roll, yaw and pitch angles. These include ABS Cornering EVO, Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO 2, Ducati Slide Control (DSC), Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO, Ducati Power Launch (DPL), Ducati Quick Shift up/down (DQS) EVO 2, Engine Brake Control (EBC) EVO, and Ducati Electronic Suspension (DES) EVO.
The Streetfighter V4 also features a 5" full-TFT high resolution colour screen and has the ability to mount the Ducati Multimedia System (DMS). This lets riders take incoming calls, select and listen to music tracks or receive text messages via a Bluetooth link. When the rider mounts the motorcycle, the smartphone automatically connects to the bike via Bluetooth, letting the rider control the main multimedia functions. Phone call audio and music are transmitted to the helmet earpieces. DMS is available as a Ducati Performance plug-and-play accessory.
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The Tenth Region of the Night - Taylor R. Marshall - Sword and Serpent Book II
The Tenth Region of the Night
Sword and Serpent Book II
Taylor R. Marshall
Saint John Press
ASIN B01N44HOUE
I thought that book one in this series the Sword and Serpent was an epic story. This book takes the tale to a whole new level. This book brings to life so many saints, holy men and women of the past in a gripping story that it is simply amazing. At the writing of this review I have read 232 books so far this year and have read almost 1800 books over the last ten years, and to be honest this is the best fiction story I can recall reading. In my review of book I - I stated: "I believe that this would have been a book that both Tolkien and Lewis would have loved. I can picture the Inklings sitting with a pint discussing the story and speculating where it would go next." And I believe they would have loved this sequel and be eagerly awaiting book III.
Dr. Taylor Marshall writes in and around the lives of saints, drawing us back to a time when Christianity was a feared and persecuted religion. He has drawn extensively from historical sources and written this tale around truth, and around legends. He has woven together the stories of many well know saints and also a number of lesser known saints. The story focuses around Jurian (Saint George), and in this volume his trying to save his friend Minas (St. Christopher), but we also encounter Catherine of Alexandria, Saint Helena, and a young man who will eventually become Saint Augustine. This book continues directly from the first volume. Jurian is on a quest to rescue his friend, and has found favor with the Diocletian. He is trying to gain favor in the court so he can get freedom for Minas. But an old shadow from his past has reappeared and soon he is locked in a battle of the wills and wits with Casca. But both have found favor with the emperor and Jurian must be both cautious and brave.
The mix of myth, fantasy, and history blend incredibly well in this book. While reading it you feel transported back to the ancient Roman Empire and the story has staying power. I find myself reflecting on it often. The images will become imbedded in your heart and mind. The saints whose lives are portrayed will become inspiration for your heart. And the reverence with which the story is written will nourish your spirit. Few books that I read do an equally good job of feeding mind, body and spirit. This book however does. Tolkien when speaking about myth stated: "We have come from God, and inevitably the myths woven by us, though they contain error, will also reflect a splintered fragment of the true light, the eternal truth that is with God. Indeed only by myth-making, only by becoming 'sub-creator' and inventing stories, can Man aspire to the state of perfection that he knew before the Fall. Our myths may be misguided, but they steer however shakily towards the true harbour, while materialistic 'progress' leads only to a yawning abyss and the Iron Crown of the power of evil." But Taylor Marshall has but his myths upon the truth from Christian traditions. Tolkien also said: ""After all, I believe that legends and myths are largely made of 'truth', and indeed present aspects of it that can only be received in this mode; and long ago certain truths and modes of this kind were discovered and must always reappear." And as such Marshall reveals the truth through his mythic retelling of the story of Saint George.
As stated this book is the best of the last 1800 books I have read! It is wonderful. It will be appreciated by those who are into historical fiction. Buy those who are Christian or Catholic and want a real glimpse of what like would have been like prior to Christianity becoming an approved religion. It is an epic story and that really is the best kind!
Books by Taylor R. Marshall:
Thomas Aquinas in 50 Pages: The Layman's Quick Guide to Thomism
Saint Augustine in 50 Pages: The Layman's Quick Guide to Augustinianism
God's Birthday: Why Christ Was Born on December 25 and Why it Matters
Infiltration: The Plot to Destroy the Church from Within
Sword and Serpent Series:
Sword and the Serpent
Storm of Fire and Blood
The Origins of Catholic Christianity Series:
The Crucified Rabbi: Judaism and the Origins of Catholic Christianity
The Catholic Perspective on Paul: Paul and the Origins of Catholic Christianity
The Eternal City: Rome & the Origins of Catholic Christianity
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By Lori Werderitch, Esq., Greenberg Glusker, LLP
After a year and a half of only virtual offerings, the Century City Bar Association is thrilled to announce its first ever outdoor Installation Banquet and Awards Ceremony on September 2, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. This annual event honors six outstanding attorneys in their respective fields of practice and is now in its 53rd year. Alongside the broader legal community, the CCBA has to adapt and maintain flexibility in an ever changing landscape of pandemic related regulations and norms. Last year, we met the challenge by hosting a 100% virtual banquet and networking events. This year, we look forward to a banquet evening under the open sky in the beautiful and expansive courtyard behind the twin towers in Century City.
Information on the event can be found, and tickets and sponsorships purchased, on our website. We hope you can join us to celebrate an amazing slate of lawyers working in Los Angeles, and to partake in this step toward resuming much missed personal connection and networking with legal professionals practicing throughout the city.
As the world continues to combat the ongoing pandemic, the CCBA is committed to fulfilling its mission by uniting the legal community with networking opportunities and quality CLE and topical programming that is both engaging and safe. We hope to see you soon.
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Published by E. Mazareanu, Sep 9, 2021
In 2020, over 114 million kilograms of cargo were handled at Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Air cargo traffic at the Spanish airport decreased slightly in comparison to the previous year, when over 176 million kilograms of air freight passed through the airport in 2019.
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Several honored at Livonia leadership awards event
Several area residents, teachers and businesses received honors Thursday night.
Several honored at Livonia leadership awards event Several area residents, teachers and businesses received honors Thursday night. Check out this story on HometownLife.com: http://www.hometownlife.com/story/news/local/livonia/2015/02/20/several-honored-livonia-leadership-awards-event/23735005/
David Veselenak, hometownlife.com Published 10:59 a.m. ET Feb. 20, 2015
The evening's honorees: standing, left to right, Dolly Emmett, of Masri Orthodontics, Outstanding Youth Sadallah Farah, Eric Ladwig of UPS 3011, Julie Van Ameyde, Chamber Ambassador, Eric Thornhill, assistant manager of Kohls, Chuck Dardas, of AlphaUSA, Chain Sandhu, of NYX, Dr. Conway Jeffress, of Schoolcraft College, Janelle Keberly, of Frost Middle School, Terry Macek, of Webster Elementary. Sitting, Liz Ladwig, of UPS 3011, Debra Bonde, of Seedlings, and Jacqueline Price, of Franklin High School.(Photo: Bill Bresler | staff photographer)Buy Photo
Sadallah Farah showed his Livonia Observer Outstanding Youth award to his younger brother, Abdullah, after Thursday night's Leadership and Awards Celebration at Livonia's Laurel Manor.
He pointed to it and told him perhaps another name should be added.
"We should put your name here," he said.
Farah, an 18-year-old senior at Churchill High School, was one of several honorees during Thursday's night event. His brother, who is developmentally disabled, has been an inspiration to him over the years. That inspiration led Farah to create opportunities to help those with special needs, including organizing a Kensington Lakes Activities Association talent show that has raised money for Special Olympics.
"It's actually a little embarrassing for me," he said. "I'm not used to being the center of attention, I guess. It's an honor; it's an absolute honor."
Also recognized were educators of the year for both Livonia Public Schools and the Clarenceville School District, large and small companies throughout the city by the Livonia Chamber of Commerce and the Observer's First Citizen award, given this year to Seedlings Braille Books for Children founder Debra Bonde.
Bonde thanked those who volunteer their time in Livonia, something that makes the city such a great place to be, she said. She also specifically thanked the teachers, those who helped show her daughters' potential during their time in the school system.
"I thank all of you for what you do," she said. "I especially want to give a tip of the hat to the teachers and educators who are here tonight, especially the teachers of the year. The schools were the primary reason why we moved to Livonia 25 years ago, and my daughters excelled and thrived in the schools because of the caring and dedicated teachers and educators we have."
Other awardees included the first-ever City of Livonia Greenleaf Sustainability Award, given to the Kohl's department store at 29580 Seven Mile. Built in 2012, the store was the city's second Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design-certified building, and has done several things to promote environmental awareness, like providing reusable water cups to employees and providing recyclable shopping bags.
Eric Thornhill, the store's assistant manager, said the honor for the store comes after the company's corporate leadership has put several initiatives in place to promote environmentally-sound policies. Because of those guidelines, being recognized for their work in Livonia was not unexpected, he said.
"We have so many different things in place that we do to try to be really green nowadays that it's not all that surprising to receive something like this," Thornhill said. "It's all guidelines and things set down from corporate."
Surprise award
While many of the awards given were known about in advance, Livonia Chamber of Commerce president Dan West announced a surprise community enhancement award in addition to the two being awarded to Schoolcraft College and Masri Orthodontics.
This third award was given to Chuck Dardas, chief operating officer of Livonia-based AlphaUSA, who was commended for the service work he has done in Livonia, including helping to create Livonia Kids and Families, a charity designed to help those in need; and volunteering to cook and lead book clubs at the Livonia Senior Center.
He said attending Thursday's event from his perspective was nothing more than to recognize the accomplishments of those who have done great work in Livonia and not for recognition himself.
"I didn't come here for that," he said. "I came here to celebrate with all of these other wonderful people that have done so many deserving things."
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Déjà Vu? Ocean Warmth Melted Ancient West Antarctic Ice Shelf
Clues in seafloor sediments reveal that relatively warm water beneath western Antarctic ice shelves, a major factor in today's massive ice sheet retreat, also fueled some past ice loss.
by Sarah Derouin 30 January 2017 13 December 2021
An Antarctic research team scrapes sediment cores from 1200 meters below the seafloor near the Cosgrove Ice Shelf. The scientists open the core sample boxes, then scrape and clean the cores with spatulas before they describe the cores and take samples. Credit: Rebecca Totten Minzoni
Scientists sailing on a research cruise in the Amundsen Sea, off the coast of western Antarctica, have found evidence of massive, ancient loss of ice in the region, resulting from contact with warmer seawater. Sediment cores the team collected by drilling in front of the current Cosgrove Ice Shelf indicate that relatively warm ocean waters dissolved the vast ice shelf and even some of the glacier behind it about 2000 years ago, they recently reported. This melting occurred even though air temperatures were too cold to melt the shelf and neighboring ice shelves were stable or enlarging.
The new results indicate that the similar and seemingly unstoppable melting of huge swaths of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet (WAIS) today by relatively warm ocean waters has precedent in an earlier era, members of the research team and other scientists said. Prior to this new drilling, scientists lacked evidence of such melting from undersea warmth in WAIS's past.
The clues found in sediments deposited during the late Holocene suggest that an ocean current that circles the southern polar region, known as Circumpolar Deep Water, flowed underneath the Cosgrove Ice Shelf and melted it. Today, the shrunken shelf covers an area nearly as large as the state of Rhode Island, but it was much larger before this melting event.
"This circumpolar water isn't like a hot tub. It's only about 2°C warmer" than the surrounding ocean, said lead research author Rebecca Totten Minzoni, a paleoclimatologist from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Still, that's enough to have a major impact on ice dynamics, she explained.
Minzoni presented the findings, to be published in Holocene, on 15 December at the 2016 American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting.
The new work by Minzoni and her colleagues is extremely interesting and reveals past ocean-forced melting, according to Eric Rignot, a research scientist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the University of California, Irvine, who studies ice shelf thinning around the Antarctic. Rignot, who was not involved in the new Cosgrove study, told Eos in an email that Minzoni's study confirms that Circumpolar Deep Water "IS the major factor" for Antarctic ice shelf melting.
Scientists see in present-day West Antarctica that warmer ocean water can also reach beyond ice shelves and infiltrate beneath inland glacial ice. There, it can loosen the ice's grip at locations, called grounding lines, where ice frozen to underlying outcrops of rock has long anchored the ice sheet to the land, Minzoni said. This detachment from the land can speed the flow of an ice sheet into the sea.
Importance of Ice Shelves
"Once you lose the ice shelf, you lose the continental ice."
In the Amundsen Sea, ice shelves play an important role in preserving the Western Antarctic Ice Sheet. An ice shelf is a floating extension of a seaward flowing glacier that starts where the glacier reaches the water's edge. The shelves act like stoppers for ice flow, slowing the glaciers' drainage. Today, two of the ice sheet's main conduits to the sea, the Pine Island and Thwaites glaciers, drain about a third of WAIS and end in ice shelves. "Once you lose the ice shelf, you lose the continental ice," Minzoni noted, adding that accelerated continental ice flow to the sea will undoubtedly contribute to sea level rise.
The Cosgrove Ice Shelf doesn't provide major drainage today for WAIS as it did earlier in the Holocene epoch, but it still has lessons to teach scientists about how outlet glaciers can react when exposed to warmer deep water, she added.
Proof Is in the Proxies
Minzoni and her fellow scientists had sailed to the Amundsen Sea to study other parts of WAIS, but bad weather turned into good luck, forcing their sediment sampling activities into a more protected area near the Cosgrove Ice Shelf. There, the team ended up collecting sediment cores at depths ranging from about 700 to 1400 meters. They also completed a bathymetric survey of the Cosgrove fjord. The sampling locations ranged from the innermost area of the fjord just seaward from the modern ice shelf to locations farther out to sea that the shelf would have covered 2 millennia ago.
To reconstruct the past evolution of the Cosgrove Ice Shelf, Minzoni and her team examined multiple characteristics of the core sediments, including grain size and layering, carbon and nitrogen levels, and species of diatoms and foraminifera. All of these serve as proxies used to reconstruct environmental conditions that prevailed when the sediments drifted down to the seafloor. The researchers found an increase in the amounts of organics and nitrogen around 2000 years ago, suggesting a phytoplankton bloom in more open water.
The appearance of a deepwater organism in the sediment core indicates that warmer Circumpolar Deep Water flowed under the ice.
Over the same time period, the appearance of a deepwater foraminifera (Bulimina aculeata) in the sediment core indicates that warmer Circumpolar Deep Water flowed under the ice, melting the ice shelf from below. During the last ice age, glacial movements on the western Antarctic's margins carved channels into the ocean floor that provided conduits for warmer water to easily infiltrate beneath the ice later, said Minzoni. She and her colleagues observed examples of such channels in bathymetric data they collected.
Accounting for Warm Water Intrusions
Until this new Cosgrove Ice Shelf research, scientists had not found indicators of intrusion by warmer water underneath Antarctic ice shelves in the geological record of the Holocene epoch, said Frank Nitsche, a research scientist at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory in Palisades, N.Y. He did not participate in the research. Those indicators were "the most important findings of Rebecca Minzoni's study," he said.
Scanning electron microscope image of Bulimina aculeata, a foraminifera associated with relatively warm, deep water. Credit: Wojciech Majewski
Nitsche also applauded the coring methodology the researchers used as a means of investigating the history of ice shelves for longer time periods than remote sensing and ship-based observations provide.
According to Minzoni, proxies like foraminifera that signify melting by Circumpolar Deep Water can provide boundary conditions for use in ice-ocean-atmospheric predictive models. "Studying past oceanography and glacial conditions can better constrain the variability of Circumpolar Deep Water and its role in ice shelf stability of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet," she said.
She suggests that future shelf stability studies should consider the role of the ocean's influence, like the effects of warm water pulses flowing under the Cosgrove Ice Shelf. "By understanding past ice shelf stability, we might get a glimpse into the future of ice shelves," Minzoni said.
—Sarah Derouin (email: sarah.derouin@gmail.com), Science Communication Program Graduate Student, University of California, Santa Cruz
Derouin, S. (2017), Déjà vu? Ocean warmth melted ancient West Antarctic Ice Shelf, Eos, 98, https://doi.org/10.1029/2017EO066787. Published on 30 January 2017.
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Extract from Kelly's Directory of Monmouthshire & South Wales, 1895.
LLANGIBBY is a parish, on the river Usk, between Usk and Caerleon, 3¼ miles south from Usk railway station, in the hundred of Usk, union of Pontypool, county court district of Usk, rural deanery of Usk (western division), archdeaconry of Monmouth and diocese of Llandaff. The church of St. Cybi, or Kibbius, is a building of stone, in mixed styles, consisting of chancel, nave, south porch and a western tower containing 6 bells: there are sittings for about 200 persons, about 40 being free. The register of baptisms dates from the year 1679; marriages, 1754; burials, 1678. The living is a rectory, gross tithe rent-charge £500, average £379, net income £400, with 77 acres of glebe and residence, in the gift of Mrs. Addams Williams, and held since 1891 by the Rev. Herbert Addams Williams M.A. of Magdalene College, Cambridge, who is also perpetual curate of Coed-y-Paen, a hamlet of the parish. Here is a Baptist chapel. Here are the ruins of an ancient castle, once strongly fortified. The principal seats are Llangibby Castle, Arthur Evans esq. J.P.; Penarth, Hopton Addams Williams esq.; Llwyn-y-Celyn, Charles Nicholson esq. J.P.; Court-Bleddyn, John Seath Gaskell esq. The principal landowners are Mrs. A. Williams, who is lady of the manor, Bleddyn Nicholl esq. Digby Nicholl esq. Mrs. M. L. Nicholl and Charles Nicholson esq. The soil is clay and gravel; subsoil, is silurian. The chief crops are wheat, barley, oats, turnips, mangolds, clover and hay. The area is 4,443 acres; rateable value, £4,400; the population in 1891 was 468.
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