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Mistakes by Lock, Jeudy cost Broncos in loss to Chargers
BY Associated Press | December 28, 2020
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) misses a pass in the end zone during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The quarterback-receiver tandem of Drew Lock and Jerry Jeudy is supposed to be the centerpiece of the Denver Broncos' offense for years to come. But when the youngsters had a chance to engineer another comeback against the Los Angeles Chargers, they showed just how far they still have to go.
Lock's red-zone interception, dropped passes by Jeudy and other mistakes proved costly in the Broncos' 19-16 loss to the Chargers on Sunday.
The Broncos (5-10) trailed by 13 points in the fourth quarter before tying the game on a field goal by Brandon McManus with 2:52 remaining.
"I think that reflects well on the team, their effort, their toughness, their resiliency," Broncos coach Vic Fangio said. "But we got to start making the plays and not do the things that cause you to lose a game like that."
The Chargers (6-9) regained the lead on a field goal with 41 seconds to play. Lock got the Broncos to midfield on the final drive, where his Hail Mary was picked off at the goal line by Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams as time expired.
Four plays earlier, Jeudy dropped a deep ball that hit the rookie in the hands. With Jeudy running in stride in Chargers territory, it would have — at worst — set up McManus, who had already connected from 50 and 52 yards, for a tying field goal. It was the fifth drop for Jeudy, the No. 15 overall pick in the draft.
"The ball definitely came to me," said Jeudy, who had six receptions for 61 yards on 15 targets. "Like I said, I just got to make plays. Ain't nobody stopping me, I'm open. I just got to finish. I beat myself today."
Lock did his best to support Jeudy and help him maintain a positive mindset during and after the game, but the second-year quarterback had his own gaffe that loomed large. In the first quarter, Lock rolled to his left and winged an off-balance pass that hit DaeSean Hamilton in the hands. It bounced to cornerback Casey Hayward in the end zone, costing the Broncos at least three points.
"It's a play I just got to throw away," Lock said.
Lock was 24 of 47 for 264 yards and two interceptions. Though he did rush for the Broncos' only touchdown on a quarterback sneak with 6:31 to play, Fangio described Lock's performance as a fair summation of an erratic season.
"There's a lot of good, and there's something that's got to get cleaned up and disappear," Fangio said.
The same can be said of the Broncos' offense as a whole. Denver has scored at least 20 points just six times this season. With a 4-2 record in those games, there have been signs Denver can compete if that side of the ball can produce. But the lack of consistency despite the investment of draft capital in Lock and Jeudy reflects how much work remains.
Lock thinks he is close to taking the next step.
"I am starting to see this speed, these defenses, and know this offense well enough to be able to go and feel really confident going in there to make the throws I need, see the defense, and put the ball where it needs to go," Lock said. "It's something I feel a lot better that I did, I would say, beginning of the season with just how many reps we've gotten this year in games. But it is about me finding the steady tempo of a game."
As for Jeudy, Fangio wants to see how he responds to adversity.
"Could be a defining moment in his career, that he's got to come back, have a great week of practice, catch a bunch of balls and then show up on Sunday when the ball's thrown to him and catch 'em," Fangio said.


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What are the biggest bets ever made on the Super Bowl? There have been a handful of wagers on the Super Bowl worth mentioning due to their high price tags. All of these wagers on the championship game are million-dollar bets. It's hard to imagine your typical bettor wagering so much on one game but these bettors are high rollers with the means to lose money in large numbers if their team doesn't win.
The biggest wager, a two-million-dollar bet was in 2010 when the New Orleans Saints beat the Indianapolis Colts 31-17. The Colts were the favorite to win with quarterback Peyton Manning at the helm and the wager was placed on them. Needless to say, the celebrity bettor lost their money when through the underestimation of Saints quarterback Drew Brees.
The second biggest bet or possibly the highest considering it was made in the '80s was a million-dollar wager in 1989. That was Super Bowl 23 when the San Francisco 49ers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 20-16. The bet was placed by Bob Stupak also known as Mr. Las Vegas putting his money on the Bengals that were listed as the underdog coming into the game. At the time, the infamous Joe Montana was the quarterback for San Francisco, and he ended up winning the game for his team.
In 2011, when the Green Bay Packers played the Pittsburgh Steelers, there was a million-dollar wager placed on Green Bay to win it. The bet was placed by Birdman on the favorite because his buddy Lil Wayne was a fan of the Packers. No exact number was given to his payout when the Packers won 31-25 but he did tweet about "cashing in a milli" after the game.
Super Bowl 46 saw the New England Patriots face the New York Giants. The Patriots were favored to win and Birdman possibly placed a five million dollar bet which would make it the highest wager on a Super Bowl, however, other than speculation there is no real merit to the claim. Rapper 50 Cent placed a million-dollar wager on the New York Giants to win and made a pretty penny when the underdogs came out victorious 21-17.
Best Sites for Betting on the Super Bowl
The Biggest State Win For A Super Bowl Bet
In 2014, the Seattle Seahawks beat the Denver Broncos 43-8 in Super Bowl 48. The Broncos went into the game as the favored team to win it. This Super Bowl became one of the craziest ones to date in terms of sports betting. Las Vegas sportsbooks made out beautifully with earnings of twenty million due to the wild turn of events. Bettors were quite upset with the turnout, feeling as though bookmakers flipped the script on who the actual favorite was. But it was a freak occurrence that proved lucrative for the state of Nevada. This is what makes the art of sports betting both scary and exciting all at the same time.
The Biggest Bet Made On Super Bowl 55
The biggest bet made on Super Bowl 55 is a $3.46 million bet on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to cover the spread set at +3.5 with DraftKings, the sportsbook that took the bet. This is the largest single bet made on the 2021 Super Bowl and could possibly be the highest bet ever made on the Championship game in its history for a single wager. Many bets are placed on the Super Bowl for millions of dollars a piece by the same bettor that when combined will go over the $3.46 million figure but it would be hard to find one that is for that much money as a standalone wager.
And a bet made on the spread no less when the moneyline is historically the safer route for a win. This huge Super Bowl 55 bet was placed by the adrenaline junkie of the sports betting scene, Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale, known for gambling enormous sums of money and winning as much as he loses yet somehow still managing to remain in the game. Mattress Mack may have just taken the title of the biggest single bet made in Super Bowl history with his wager on Super Bowl 55 and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers covering the spread against the Kansas City Chiefs.
A $250 Bet Turned Into $100,000 Payout
A $250 Super Bowl bet turned into a $100,000 payout when the New England Patriots played the Los Angeles Rams and won 13-3. Given a 400-1 shot that the Rams would score only three points for the entire game, one bettor placed the bet with South Point Hotel, Casino and Spa in Las Vegas. The lucky person walked away a lot richer than when the game started. It was sheer luck that a field goal was the only points scored by the team. It's also a great example of how sometimes taking the gamble does pay off.
Dropping Millions On The Super Bowl
A more recent example of large betting comes from Super Bowl LIII, which was between the AFC's New England Patriots and the NFC's Los Angeles Rams. The Rams had been dominant the entire season, wowing front offices around the country. The Patriots, meanwhile, had been dominant the entire decade, but oddly anemic during the season, unveiling a more run-heavy style of play for the playoffs that carried them to the Super Bowl. An anonymous bettor at MGM laid two separate moneyline bets on Super Bowl 53. One was risking $2 million, while the other was "much" less at $1.8 million. The Patriots went on to win the game 13-3, adding another piece of silverware to their already overflowing trophy case. That $3.8 million, meanwhile, was bet on... the Rams money line. However, the bettor probably didn't mind too much, as they won around $10 million betting on the Eagles during Super Bowl 52.
In 2019, at Super Bowl 54 in Miami, the Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers with a final score of 31-20. Across the country at the MGM Mirage in Las Vegas, a $1 million dollar bet was placed on the San Francisco 49ers money line that was at +120. This is tied for the second-largest bet.
What State Bets The Most On The Super Bowl?
Nevada reigns supreme in terms of Super Bowl betting handle despite the number of states that offer legal sports betting since the repeal of PASPA. A number of reasons could explain why this happened. For one, Nevada is home to many high rollers and in the world of gambling on sports, the Super Bowl is like Christmas Day. Tourists from other states without legal markets also travel to the mecca of gambling for the big game. With nearly two dozen states active with sports betting, the state that bets the most on the Super Bowl could switch to New Jersey, though Nevada will always be elite as well. Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Mississippi could give NJ and NV a run for their money for their Super Bowl 56 betting handles, but these two leaders definitely see the most action.
Super Bowl 55 Betting Handle By State
Nevada $136 million
New Jersey $117 million
Pennsylvania $54 million
Illinois $46 million
Colorado $31 million
Virginia $20 million
Indiana $19 million
Iowa $16 million
Tennessee $15 million
Mississippi $8 million
New Hampshire $7 million
Rhode Island $6 million
West Virginia $4 million
Oregon $3 million
Delaware $2 million
Washington DC $500,000
Montana $500,000

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Discussion in 'other security issues & news' started by SamSpade, Jun 19, 2008.
Which of these IPs is my "real" IP, and why are there two completely different numbered sequences given for these two IP addresses??
That 192 is your ip address in your network, the other is your ip address "worldwide"
Can you explain that in a bit more detail? What is the difference between my "network" and my "worldwide" address? When I contact a web server, like Wilders, for example, does the Wilders server see my "worldwide" address; and, if so, what is the purpose of my "network" address??
Yes websites will see the "worldwide" address. The network address is used to distinguish computers in the same network, while the "worldwide" address is used to trace your location and ISP.
Wikipedia. Who'd-a thunk it! Of course.
So, in practice, if my worldwide IP address is easily visible (as it seems to be when I go to a place like Steve Gibson's website), does that mean that anyone can pin-point exactly where I am?
Yes! Try going to hxxp://www.ip-adress.com/ipaddresstolocation/ and you'll see how much can be understood from your ip!
So, how can I prevent this, or is that not a good idea?? I would think that only those places that *I* choose to visit -- and NOT anyone else -- should be able to see my address; and, even then, if it is possible I would like to control that even to some extent. Possible??
Well you could use an ip hiding program (like the excellent Hide My IP 2008,the fastest I've seen, which is not free, unfortunately) or a very good free alternative, OperaTor (a combination of the Opera browser and the Tor service, slower of course but very good) or an online proxy service, but usually public ones are not so good. Be careful that some websites may not let you use proxies, for instance, wikipedia won't let you edit a page if you're using OperaTor or any other proxy (I know).
You mention slowing things down... does this Hide My IP slow things down? If so, how much? Would such hiding interfere in any way with normal internet usage? You mention working on Wiki, for example.
Ip hiding affects Web surfing speed, but sometimes changing the ip address may make softwares like Instant messengers not to log in- but not OperaTor, it's just a ip-hiding browser, so it just means slower browsing with that..
OK, then, to go back to square one: does this broadcasting of my IP address go *only* to those places that *I* choose to contact? I mean, I have to browse to some web address in order for my address to be broadcast to them, right? Or am I just broadcasting my address in general (somehow)??
Your ip address is visible to any website you go.
OK, but scanners or other searching methods could not find me if I am using a good firewall, right? Iow, *I* have to initiate the contact in order to be read, true?
OK, I've learned something today. Thanks very much, emperordarius. I'll have to think about the proxy thing. I do not usually surf to dangerous/nasty places, and I use an updated hosts file, and some other things, so I'm not sure I need to go the proxy IP route.
You might be find if you use a good firewall. But being found is nothing special. If your machine has no open ports AND vulnerable applications listening on those ports - in other words, if all your ports are closed - then you have nothing to worry about vis-a-vis your IP.
Stealthed or closed does not matter, it's just how the firewall treats the incoming packets - drops or rejects them.
So even if someone knows where I am, if the firewall drops or rejects the data packets sent by that "someone", no harm done?
Doesn't matter how many intruding packets are sent my way?? Couldn't there be like a massive barrage of packets that might overwhelm a firewall??
The chances are your badnwidth will cap far before your firewall crumbles under the weight of the attack. But personal denial-of-service attacks are very, very rare and isolated.
And regarding the brute-force hacking, things are so much simpler than people want to believe. If your firewall prevents unsolicited incoming connections, you're safe. Even if you have no firewall, but all your ports are closed, you're still safe.
Sounds good Thanks for your time and the exchange.


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Elite MSPs: Priorities, Performance, Perspective, Pay and Progress
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Sometimes the more things change, the more they stay the same
In a recent article, we opened by looking at the similarities between today's talent and those raised during the 1970s, a period colloquially referred to as the Decade of Change. Four decades ago, as today, society witnessed a massive rollout of new technologies on scales never before seen. That trend has increased by exponential bounds. Parents who once scoffed when an Atari game console became a household appliance, now sport tablets and smartphones and the same online connectivity as Millennials. One of the biggest transformations in the 1970s, however, occurred in the office. Emerging technologies, dramatic changes in demographics, pioneering business philosophies and new behaviors reshaped the nature of work. Similar shifts are taking place today, with even greater levels of variance. Yet for the majority of full-time American employees, who express feelings of dissatisfaction and disengagement at work, the now outdated practices of the 1970s haven't gone away.
Traditional employment has not kept pace with modern life
"It's no wonder that the majority of employees around the world don't like their jobs and there is one key reason for that," observed Jacob Morgan, a contributing journalist at Forbes. "Work practices, attitudes, values, strategies, technologies, and ways of working are evolving and changing at a rapid pace, whereas organizations remain stagnant when it comes to adapting to these changes."
To paraphrase Morgan, although we live in 2015, many professionals feel they're still toiling away "in 1970. This gap is what causes employee disengagement."
"Many companies still operate as though employees are expendable, assume that managers are powerful leaders who should control all the information and remain stoic, and that there needs to be a bureaucratic 'pecking order' to how things get done," he adds. And he's right; people don't quit companies, they quit managers. By citing the unconventional practices being embraced by companies such as Valve, Whirlpool, Netflix and Unilever, he provides a sort of call to action: success comes from committed efforts that cater to scheduling flexibility, work-life balance, skills development, recognition, transparency, honest communication and more.
The interesting thing is that these qualities form the reasons why talent are actively choosing contingent work in favor of permanent roles. And MSPs and their staffing curators have already mastered the evolution from 1970 to 2015 by engaging in five key interactions with their talent: Priorities, Performance, Perspective, Pay and Progress.
Contingent work has never stopped evolving
Internal labor markets and the core worker system dominated U.S. employment relationships until the 1970s. At that time, however, a noticeable shift occurred. Suddenly, contingent labor utilization began to skyrocket, growing at an annual rate of 11 percent from 1979 through the late 1990s — five times faster than in most other sectors. Yet what began more than 40 years ago in response to deep economic recessions has become a preference for millions of professionals today.
Consider these statistics reported by DCR Workforce: "An industry report by the International Freelancers Academy (IFA) found that 38 percent of survey respondents said they made more money as freelancers than as a permanent employee. Additionally, most (46 percent) said they have more free time than they did as in-house workers, and over half (57 percent) said they feel more secure as a freelancer than as a full-time employee. Over 70 percent said they are happier as temp workers, and 79 percent say they feel more productive. And finally, 55 percent said that they would not want to go back to traditional work."
Another study, this one carried out by Harris Interactive, found that 78 percent of contingent workers called their free agent experience more positive:
73 percent described their growth potential as good or excellent.
86 percent reported job satisfaction as very good or excellent — 13 percent more than permanent workers.
60 percent strongly agreed with the statement "I am paid what I'm worth." For permanent employees, that figure was only 42 percent.
That's all wonderful news, however to keep the momentum going, contingent talent must continue to feel supported, valued and recognized for their vital contributions in the blended workforce. This is precisely where elite MSPs and their staffing partners are making the difference. Contractors and freelancers today are experienced, educated and high-producing talent who have attributes that differentiate them from the rest — and staffing professionals can capitalize on those traits to drive satisfaction and performance.
The five Ps of pursuing excellence and evolution
Priorities. At the beginning of the relationship, staffing leaders establish a clear sense of purpose, direction, support and connectivity.
They instill a detailed understanding of how each worker contributes to the overall value and success of the organization's mission.
They present a comprehensive list of cascading priorities and strategies to achieve goals.
They define each worker's responsibilities and their own accountability as managers of the process.
They solicit input from their workers and offer transparent communications about objectives, opportunities and challenges.
Performance. As we've learned from countless studies on the new generation of talent, they want and appreciate honest feedback. Unfortunately, the mounting responsibilities and time constraints placed on managers can limit employees' access to this information. MSPs and staffing professionals have the time and commitment to offer ongoing, constructive communication.
They hold regular performance meetings to recognize their workers' achievements, course correct identified weaknesses, gain new insights for optimizing their talents, and more.
They coach their talent and help them develop their skills.
They remain close to their workers, make opportunities to keep them engaged and informed, and provide training when necessary.
Perspective. This interaction is more reflective, such as an annual review or end-of-assignment evaluation. Many traditional employees say they often feel surprised by the results of their typical assessments. And if that's the case, industry experts state, those managers have failed their workers. Because MSPs and their staffing partners can devote themselves to nurturing their talent, workers already have an idea of what to expect in terms of missing, achieving or surpassing the goals set for them.
Reviews conducted jointly by MSPs and their staffing partners can be especially effective because they take into account the perspectives of multiple stakeholders across the program who have interacted with the worker. This enhances the feedback that talent want by providing a broader, more robust and more comprehensive depiction of their performance.
Pay. Regardless of incentives, opportunities and amazing company cultures, talent want to be compensated equitably. Through MSPs, staffing partners have access to a wide variety of tools and data that can help them expertly assess the skills and capabilities of their talent — performance metrics, attendance, work output, satisfaction and quality. Using this information, MSPs and their staffing partners are better equipped to negotiate competitive compensation structures for talent with demonstrated abilities and results. Rewarding top performers ensures continued loyalty and performance.
Consider this: by the close of 2014, hourly wage growth slackened to its slowest pace since 2012. However, 77 percent of contingent talent surveyed by the Freelancers Union reported incomes the same or higher than the amounts they made as permanent employees. The presence of an MSP and staffing advocate greatly increases the chances of better pay because they have influence and the ears of hiring managers who want the best talent — not necessarily the lowest rate.
Progress. The last crucial interaction involves helping employees evolve as professionals — gaining additional experience, knowledge, skills and behaviors. Dejected full-time employees lament that "career development" is a phrase they hear during their job interviews and never after. For others, these "development" plans come in response to corrective action. Exemplary staffing professionals are always focused on the evolution of their talent. That may sound strange, given that contingent workers perform on fixed assignments; yet as employees of staffing curators, they have the opportunity to transition into increasingly lucrative and challenging roles as their experience and abilities mature.
Staffing curators outline and execute dynamic development plans for their professionals, for near and long term goals.
Unlike busy HR officers and hiring managers, MSPs and their staffing partners can allocate time and resources to invest in their teams.
MSPs and staffing curators, because of their integrated approach to talent management, can draw on a larger set of available resources and tools that concentrate on providing talent with new learning opportunities.
As opposed to an organization's internal stakeholders, teams in an MSP program have one big objective to throw all their efforts and attention behind: taking care of top talent to maximize the quality and performance of the client's organization.
Living and working in the 21st century
The most successful and enduring organizations are ultimately those in which a common sense of mission and deep respect for talent take center stage. Yet even with the best intentions, too many organizations have fought to retain tradition at the expense of adaptation. In its 2014 assessment of business trends, Forbes called out the issue directly: "Some companies are indulging in new processes for creative innovation, birthing some big ideas that could open new markets. Many CEOs openly extol innovation… Yet, very few really embrace it, acting on the most relevant ideas to truly advance their company. Change is nerve-wracking, but promising new ideas, tested in advance, can work wonders for almost any business."
MSPs and staffing professionals have been riding the wave of workforce evolution since the 1970s, and they have evolved alongside it. They understand the mindset of 21st century talent, as well as the modern needs of hiring managers. They possess the tools, the acumen, the experience and the skills to fit top talent to highly engaging assignments, carefully selecting the right people for the best clients and positions. By serving as advocates, mentors, facilitators and negotiators, MSPs and their staffing partners overcome hiring challenges with professionals who honor their commitments and deliver exceptional results.
As complementary workers infuse the standard workforce in growing numbers, companies will face even more threats to their sense of familiarity. To truly advance into this new era, it's high time to call in the experts who helped create it.
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Opportunity Zones have recently sparked the interest of investors and those who work in the commercial real estate industry. Activity in the program has been fairly limited and there are still a lot of questions surrounding the topic, but still, investors have started to position themselves to take advantage as soon as they are given the go ahead.
Here's a quick guide to opportunity zones and LA opportunity zones in particular.
What's the Real Deal with Opportunity Zones?
According to Yardi, there are more than 8,700 areas in the United States that were designated Opportunity Zones by the Treasury Department in the Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017. The program is meant to encourage investors to reinvest their capital gains.
In order to qualify for the opportunity zone tax breaks, investors must invest their capital gains in an Opportunity Zone within 180 days of receiving the gains. The money can't be directly invested in a property and the funds must invest 90% of their capital into opportunity zone properties. If they do so, shareholders will then be given tax breaks depending on how long they keep the interest in the funds. Shareholders who keep investments for five years will pay no taxes on 10% of their gains, at seven years they will pay no taxes on 15% and if they hold the investment for 10 years, they will pay no taxes on the gains at all.
Opportunity Zones were established in hopes to revitalize struggling communities that show potential for growth with a little help from investors. Although these zones are an exciting prospect and this program could do exactly what it intends to, it is vital that investors stay focused and make the right moves to make this work. Investors need to be prepared to be in these funds for a lengthy time period and bring solid development practices to the table.
According to FundRise, many parts of Los Angeles now fall into Opportunity Zones. Downtown Los Angeles and the LA Arts District, plus the surrounding areas directly south and east make up the largest contiguous section of Opportunity Zones within the city. Home values in LA have increased 36 percent over the past five years. Downtown LA is currently undergoing a revamp and attracting countless new businesses and residents.
West of Downtown LA, there are multiple emerging communities along the 10 Freeway have received Opportunity Zone designation along with Downtown LA. These areas are attractive because they offer easy access to the 10 Freeway and they are more connected to the city due to the extension of the Expo line from Downtown LA to Santa Monica.
Further south, housing is more affordable than many other places in the city and these areas also offer great access to several freeways. Now that so many areas of South LA are deemed as Opportunity Zones, developers and entrepreneurs have even more incentive to develop more housing and local amenities in these up and coming communities.
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Art & Design|Czech Culture Minister Resigns After Firing Museum Directors
Czech Culture Minister Resigns After Firing Museum Directors
Antonin Stanek announced Thursday that he would stand down as the Czech Republic's culture minister. Mr. Stanek faced international protest after firing the directors of two Czech museums.CreditCreditKaterina Sulova/CTK, via Alamy
By Alex Marshall
The Czech Republic's culture minister resigned Wednesday in the face of rising opposition to his decision to fire the leaders of two museums, including of the country's National Gallery.
The minister, Antonin Stanek, said in a tweet that he would leave office on May 31, and that he had been told to step down by the head of his party.
The furor that led to Mr. Stanek's departure began last month when, at a news conference on April 18, he dismissed Jiri Fajt, the director of the National Gallery in Prague, and Michal Soukup, the director of the Olomouc Museum of Art, which is in the eastern part of the country.
Mr. Stanek had "lost confidence" in both directors following audits of their museums, he said at the news conference. He accused both men of financial mismanagement and said he would refer their cases to prosecutors. "I was hoping I wouldn't have to use this extreme solution," he added.
But the firings were met with opposition both in the Czech Republic and internationally. In response, more than 40 major museum and art world figures including Max Hollein, the director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Hartwig Fischer, who leads the British Museum, signed an open letter to "express our astonishment and dismay" at the dismissal of Mr. Fajt.
Jiri Fajt, right, and Ai Weiwei at the opening of a display by Mr. Weiwei at the National Gallery in Prague in 2017.CreditMichal Cizek/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images
Mr. Fajt had tripled the number of visitors to the museum, the letter said, and hosted numerous groundbreaking exhibitions. "The dismissal of Mr. Fajt is met with great indignation by his colleagues worldwide," it added.
Mr. Fajt, in a phone interview on Thursday, said, "I am pretty sure this was a political deal." He added that he is a known opponent of the Czech Republic's populist president, Milos Zeman, and claimed that Mr. Stanek had fired him to pander to the president.
In a statement on Thursday, Mr. Stanek said he had been forced to step down because of pressure by "untouchable ones" who work at public cultural institutions. "A minister who wants to control and make transparent the flow of public money is obviously not to their taste, so they decided to get rid of me," he said.
A petition calling for Mr. Stanek's resignation had received over 7,000 signatures, which was highly unusual for the Czech Republic, the culture editor of the newsmagazine Respekt, Jan Vitvar, said in a telephone interview.
In recent years, several governments in Central and Eastern Europe, including Poland and Hungary, have used culture as a way of pushing populist agendas.
Mr. Vitvar said this was not the case with Mr. Stanek, who seemed more to be taking personal disputes to a national level. Mr. Stanek had once been the mayor of Olomouc, and opposed a plan to expand the museum with a new modern building so it could present contemporary art from Central Europe, but didn't have the power to stop it. But as minister, Mr. Vitvar said, he tried to do so. Dismissing the museum directors "was more about ego than his vision of art," Mr. Vitvar said.
But Mr. Soukup said in a telephone interview that there are rising concerns about government interference in the country's institutions. "I am afraid that the freedom of artistic expression is starting to be disrupted, and we are a step away from the moment when exhibitions will have to be approved," he said. Referring to Communist rule, he added, "We all remember what that was like."
Hana de Goeij contributed reporting from Prague.
A version of this article appears in print on , Section C, Page 3 of the New York edition with the headline: Czech Culture Minister Will Leave Office. Order Reprints | Today's Paper | Subscribe
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For the past five years Greg Girard has been photographing the buildings, shops, homes and neighborhoods that are unlikely to survive Shanghai's vision of its own future.
As Shanghai modernizes and seeks acceptance as an international city, buildings and neighbourhoods that were once preserved "by accident" are now being purposefully demolished. The present formula is: development for profit plus central planning minus public debate.
Phantom Shanghai is a spectacular look at the Shanghai that won't survive the vision the place has for itself. This stunning photographic journey is a look at the present day Shanghai after its four decades of a deep freeze when urban development for profit stopped to the present day where both these Shanghais still occupy a single city—it's the moment where politically-inspired neglect meets politically-inspired development.


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Over 30 Rabbis and other leaders of the Jewish community sign our letter to David Davis MP
René Cassin // Campaigns // Protecting Human Rights in the UK // Over 30 Rabbis and other leaders of the Jewish community sign our letter to David Davis MP
Posted on Tuesday, June 12th, 2018
35 Rabbis and other leaders of the Jewish community have signed our letter to David Davis MP, Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, urging him to use our withdrawal from the EU as an opportunity to protect and strengthen the provision of human rights.
Last week it was announced that the EU Withdrawal Bill will be brought before the House of Commons on 12th June. We have written to David Davis MP, urging him to ensure that the human rights protections provided by our membership in the European Union continue to be protected as part of the proposed EU withdrawal Bill.
"Recognising the role of the UK in developing a European human rights framework in response to the horrors of the Holocaust, we urge the Government to once again put this country at the forefront of the charge for human rights, and to use our withdrawal from the European Union as an opportunity to protect and strengthen the provision of human rights".
Read the full text of our letter below.
Rt. Hon David Davis MP
Correspondence Team
9 Downing Street
SW1A 2AG
Dear Rt. Hon David Davis MP,
Last week it was announced that the EU Withdrawal Bill will be brought before the House of Commons on 12th June, during which time MPs will consider and vote on the 15 amendments that have passed through the House of Lords.
We are writing to urge you to ensure that the human rights protections provided by our membership in the European Union continue to be protected as part of the proposed EU Withdrawal Bill.
Human rights are innate to Jewish values and the Jewish experience. As leaders and members of the Jewish community, we are concerned that the loss of EU human rights safeguards would have worrying ramifications for vulnerable communities throughout the United Kingdom. The EU Charter of Fundamental Rights also holds an important role in protecting the right to manifest religion and belief.
Recognising the role of the UK in developing a European human rights framework in response to the horrors of the Holocaust, we urge the Government to once again put this country at the forefront of the promotion of human rights, and to use our withdrawal from the European Union as an opportunity to protect and strengthen the provision of human rights.
We therefore support:
Retention of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights in force, which enshrines vital political, social and economic rights, including a guarantee on human dignity.
Rights of reunification of unaccompanied child refugees.
Enhanced protection for certain areas of EU law, including employment rights and equality protections
Continuing relationship with the EU to ensure that the United Kingdom will not be prevented from replicating EU law, or from continuing to participate in EU agencies after exit day (membership of EUROPOL and EUROJUST is instrumental in helping the UK prosecute human traffickers and protect victims of human trafficking).
Enshrined support for the Good Friday Agreement.
Powers handed to ministers to change 'retained EU law' can only be used when necessary.
As we leave the European Union, let us not leave our human rights behind. We hope that you share our commitment to equality and human rights.
Rabbi Sylvia Rothschild
Rabbi Lea Mühlstein, Northwood and Pinner Liberal Synagogue
Rabbi Roberta Harris-Eckstein
Senior Rabbi Laura Janner-Klausner, Reform Judaism
Dr Edie Friedman, Executive Director, Jewish Council for Racial Equality
Rabbi Charley Baginsky, Liberal Judaism
Rabbi Charles Wallach
Rabbi Dr Deborah Kahn-Harris, Principal, Leo Baeck College
Senior Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg, Masorti Movement
Marie van der Zyl, President, Board of Deputies of British Jews
Rabbi Robyn Ashworth-Steen, Manchester Reform Synagogue
Rabbi Herschel Gluck OBE
Rabbi Janet Darley
Rabbi Aaron Goldstein, Chair, Conference of Liberal Rabbis and Cantors, Senior Rabbi NPLS
Rabbi Sandra Kviat, Liberal Judaism
Rabbi Roni Tabick
Rabbi Mark Goldsmith
Rabbi Debbie Young-Somers
Rabbi Amanda Golby
Cantor Zoe Jacobs
Rabbi Oliver Spike Joseph, Masorti Judaism
Rabbi Dr René Pfertzel, Kingston Liberal Synagogue
Rabbi Daniela Thau
Dr Laurie Bender
Rabbi Janet Burden
Rabbi Naomi Goldman, Kol Chai Hatch End Reform Jewish Community
Rabbi Colin Eimer
Rabbi Monique Mayer, Bristol & West Progressive Jewish Congregation
Rabbi Francis Ronald Berry
Rabbi Dr Barbara Borts
Laura Marks, Nisa-Nashim
Rabbi Daniel Lichman
Mia Hasenson-Gross, Executive Director, René Cassin
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No single event in the life of a company has a greater impact on culture, strategy, productivity and profitability than transitioning to a new chief executive. A smooth change of power is vital to securing the confidence of shareholders, customers and employees, while giving the incoming CEO solid footing from which to lead the company forward.
It's also among the most difficult things for many boards to do well. Recent research by the University of South Carolina's Center for Executive Succession (CES) at the Darla Moore School of Business found 44 percent of chief human resource officers said they had no successor candidates who could immediately step into the CEO role, while 37 percent said they had just one candidate.
In terms of successor candidates who might be ready within the next six months, 51 percent indicated they had no one lined up, and 30 percent had only a single person in mind. Even further out, in the six- to 24-month time frame, 25 percent indicated they had no potential successors in the pipeline.
That's a startling gap in preparation, especially when you consider that the average tenure of CEOs is about nine years, with a 13.9 percent average annual turnover rate, according to The Conference Board. Most directors will deal with succession at some point during their board service. To be a good board, you must get this right.
Yet, studies and surveys suggest succession gets scant attention in the boardroom. Boards spend only about two hours per year on succession planning, according to a 2010 Stanford research initiative. In a 2012 Heidrick & Struggles survey of North American directors, the majority of respondents reported discussing CEO succession annually, or at most several times a year. Nearly a third said the topic did not come up regularly, and only 8 percent indicated succession was discussed at each meeting.
A 2009 change in Securities and Exchange Commission guidance said CEO succession planning raises a significant policy issue regarding the governance of the corporation "that transcends the day-to-day business matter of managing the workforce." That moved CEO succession from the operational to strategic bucket and made it part of the board's mandate.
Don Lowry, chairman of Capital Power and a director for Stantec and Hydrogenics, says succession should always have been a strategic issue but the events in 2009 heightened the importance by introducing structural and legal requirements that forced succession onto agendas. Now, "hiring and firing a CEO and responding to activists are probably the two most important things boards do," he says.
Despite this, CEOs remain a big part of the problem, according to USC's research. For one thing, decision-makers tend to reach early conclusions regarding their favorite candidate and then tilt the process in favor of the predetermined successor.
And while HR leaders assign similar levels of responsibility for succession to the board and the sitting chief executive, the CES survey results suggest CEOs often take greater control of the process than their boards.


Lee Song Hee-il is Korea's most prominent queer filmmaker. Openly gay in a country where homosexuality is still considered taboo, director Lee Song is credited with making gay issues more mainstream through his debut, the independent film No Regret (후회하지 않아), in 2006. The drama was very well-received upon release, and was one of most successful indie films in Korean cinema history.
Director Lee Song has often delved into the realm of short films since the start of his career, with his work often appearing in omnibus collections including Four-Letter Words (사자성어) in 2002, La Traviata (해후) in Camellia Project (동백꽃) in 2005, and the Jeonju International Film Festival's annual Short! Short! Short! program in 2009 with Anxiety (불안).
In 2012 Lee Song Hee-il released his own short film trilogy comprising of Going South (남쪽으로 간다), Suddenly, Last Summer (지난여름, 갑자기), and White Night (백야), although the length of the latter meant it was often screened as a feature. The films were critically praised, particularly White Night which was praised for tackling the real life story of a homophobic attack in Seoul, as well as for its cinematography. The film appeared at several international film festivals including Berlin.
To read a Q&A held with director Lee Song to celebrate his trilogy, please click here for part 1 and here for part 2.
Director Lee Song's latest film, Night Flight (야간비행), was also invited to Berlin.


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Michael van Krücker - Piano
Minimal Music
Ragtimes
Jörg Demus
Konzertreihe
A very important part of his artistic activities is also performing music on period instruments.
For the label NCA Michael van Krücker has recorded several CDs on French pianofortes of the romantic era that have been considered by the critics with the highest praise.
"International Records" wrote about his Moscheles recording:
"This is a wonderful CD."
He appeared at the "Festliche Tage Alter Musik Knechtsteden", the "Friedenauer Kammerkonzerte", the "Kulturfeste im Land Brandenburg" and played together with Chorus Musicus Köln, the Rheinische Kantorei, Rene Berman (viola da gamba) and the singers Barbara Schlick, Christiane Oelze and Klaus Mertens on period instruments.
CDs Pianoforte (Solo)
Label: NCA
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Recordings on period instruments
Ignaz Moscheles
(recorded on an Erard
"grand piano de concert"
dating from 1844)
CD 97 09 829
Ignaz Moscheles himself possessed an Erard "grand piano de concert". His wife noted:
"Although Moscheles put his advance primarily down to his own progress, it was certainly influenced to no small degree by the improvements in the pianofortes from Erard."
Friedrich Kalkbrenner
(recorded on a Pleyel
CD 60109-215
The pianist Friedrich Kalkbrenner was a partner in the Pleyel piano manufacturing company founded in 1807.n 1807.
Radio broadcast about Friedrich Kalkbrenner (1785-1849)
"Zeitzeichen" (WDR 3 / WDR 5)
Alexander Dreyschock
(recorded on an 1866 Herz)
Dreyschock's fame as a 19th century pianist could perhaps best be compared with that of Horowitz almost 100 years later. His faultless piano technique was legendary and he vied with Liszt as one of the most important, most celebrated, and manually most gifted piano virtuosos of his day.
An article about fortepianos and their development
My personal involvement with the hammerklavier is based on the fascination of hearing, understanding and experiencing a sound as it was probably heard centuries ago, when it served composers as the basis for their creative work. In consequence, far from regarding period instruments as relics of a bygone age, I see them as the means by which to comprehend the tones as they were intended by the great masters. This authentic quality allows the compositions to be experienced as a more "original" and, as it were, "unfiltered" pleasure.
The word hammerklavier, or clavier, originally designated the same instrument as the "pianoforte" or "fortepiano". The term was first used by Beethoven as the German version of these two foreign words. Today hammerklavier is understood to refer to the numerous different types of pianofortes (roughly between Mozart and Brahms) which preceded our modern pianos. Whereas the early hammerklaviers of Mozart's day still sounded very similar to harpsichords (they were in fact built in almost the same way: completely in wood, with a thin soundboard and thin strings), their expansion in compass from five to more than seven octaves brought with it a corresponding development in tone volume.
This in turn called for a stronger construction with thicker strings, larger hammers and stronger soundboards and finally led to the one-piece iron frame (about 1860). The leather hammer heads were also replaced by felt in an effort to produce greater sonority, a development which was prompted by and also led to greater virtuosity of performance.
Classical and Romantic music was not written for our modern instruments. Mozart, Beethoven and Schubert, for instance, possessed claviers which differed greatly from today's modern grand piano. They composed for the instruments they had and, naturally, with a view to their particular expressive and technical qualities and possibilities. It would be wrong, though, to regard musical instruments of earlier centuries as imperfect predecessors of our contemporary ones.
In their own way they are every bit as perfect as the music of their time. Indeed, the musical style of a composition corresponds to the sound of the instrument it was written for. This insight, gleaned from an involvement with period instruments, the manner in which they were played and the performance they allowed, can contribute decisively to an understanding of the period pieces.
Michael van Krücker
Radio broadcasts on period instruments
"Kulturradio" RBB NDR / MDR
Ansgar Krause, guitar
Michael van Krücker, pianoforte
© 2017-2020 Michael van Krücker


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Yorkshire businesswoman to host free PR masterclass
The director of a South Yorkshire public relations and media training agency is holding a free DIY PR masterclass.
Kate Betts, a journalist turned-media consultant who launched Capital B Media in 2006, will offer expert advice in the workshop at Wakefield Business Conference on October 3.
Kate said: "I will look at the many different aspects of PR, including press releases, video and social media, and how they can play a vital role in promoting your business.
"I hope those who attend will pick up some key skills and have the confidence to implement the basics of PR to raise their profile, bring in more customers and ultimately boost the local economy."
Before switching to the other side, Kate spent 20 years working as a journalist, including for BBC Radio 4, Radio Leeds and Calendar.
Since then, she has taught journalism at the University of Sheffield, run more than 100 PR masterclasses for Business Link and become an expert on crisis communications. She is an associate trainer at the Cabinet Office-run Emergency Planning College, where she lectures mainly on using social media in a civil emergency. She is also a trainer for the Chartered Institute of PR.
Kate also oversees the day-to-day running of award-winning Capital B Media, which offers services in PR and media training, and has a range of clients including local businesses, local authorities, health trusts, fire and police services, and two national charities. Capital B Media's headquarters are at Bullhouse Mill, near Penistone, with a base at the Media Centre in Huddersfield.
Kate's workshop 'Promoting your business for free' will take place at 10am on October 3 in Conference Room 2 at Unity Hall. More information at https://wakefieldbusinessconference.co.uk/seminars-and-surgeries/


OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (BUSINESS WIRE), June 02, 2014 - While the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is forecasting a below-average number of storms for the 2014 Atlantic Hurricane season, Sprint (NYSE:S) and the Sprint Emergency Response Team (ERT) announced that they are prepared to immediately respond if a storm strikes.
A better wireless coverage footprint and overlap to compensate if a cell site is impacted from a natural disaster.
Enhanced wireless data and voice capacity due to modernized network hardware and software.
Reduction of blocked voice calls during mass calling events.
Portable generators to provide power to Sprint network assets when local electric power is unavailable.
Satellite Cell on Light Trucks (SatCOLTs) and Cell Sites on Wheels (COWs) to expedite restoration of service and to help facilitate wireless and IP communications among disaster relief and emergency response agencies.
Experienced and well-trained technicians and engineers who can readily access and maintain the resiliency of Sprint network assets.
All of its wireless and wireline switches – the network components where wireless data and calls are routed to their final destination.
Approximately 250 additional cell sites across the country since November 2013, particularly in the states of Georgia, Maryland, New York, North Carolina, Tennessee and Texas.
The company's network Points of Presence (POP) – the facilities where traffic enters and leaves the company's global IP network, which facilitates dedicated data services for Sprint's corporate and government customers, as well as other critical communications.
Wireless cell sites which serve coastal communities on the Atlantic and Gulf Coast states most at risk for power outages.
The first of its kind in the industry, the Sprint Emergency Response Team (ERT) was created in 2002 as a cross-functional group of full-time and seasoned personnel with expertise in providing immediate restoration of wireless voice, data and IP service, and communications coordination among disaster relief and emergency response agencies, public safety officials and medical personnel.
Since its inception, Sprint ERT has conducted more than 6,100 deployments, and provided emergency wireless support for close to 2,500 events, including recently supporting the Army National Guard during an April 2014 training exercise in Alaska, the 2013 tornados in Moore, Okla., the 2013 Presidential Inauguration and the 2013 LAX Air Exercise.
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In addition to having experience in military and public safety communications, continuity management, and disaster response, Sprint ERT is supported year-round and nationwide by an ERT Reservist program. These 1,100-plus ERT Reservists are trained annually on all aspects of Incident Command System (ICS), National Incident Management System (NIMS), Emergency Operation Center (EOC) staffing and management, and disaster response.
Sprint ERT also maintains a 24-hour hotline, 365 days a year to rapidly address client needs round the clock. In addition, during times of state and federally declared national disasters, Sprint ERT provides 25 mobile devices and wireless service free of charge for 14 days from the date of declaration to state and local agencies.
For customers looking for additional communications resources during an emergency, Sprint exclusively offers the NextRadio ® interactive FM radio application, which receives FM radio broadcasts in a user's local area through a built-in FM tuner inside the smartphone. Available on select Sprint, Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile USA Android-powered smartphones, the free Google Play app allows consumers to listen to FM radio stations on the go.
By downloading NextRadio, Sprint, Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile USA customers can use their Android smartphone to receive news and information from local broadcast affiliates during times of emergency. FM radio can be a lifeline to citizens when other communication networks suffer disaster- related outages, such as hurricanes.
Wireless networks sometimes experience heavy traffic during emergency events, so remember to send text messages, rather than call.
Keep your wireless phone and backup batteries charged, but be aware that an interruption of wireline and commercial power could affect wireless calls. If possible, get extra batteries and charge them.
In times of commercial power outages, a car adapter for your wireless phone should enable you to recharge the battery.
Keep phones and necessary accessories in a sealed plastic bag to avoid water damage.
Load family and emergency numbers into your wireless phone.
Use your Sprint phone to take digital pictures or video of your property and valuables before the storm hits. Upload the images to a cloud service so you have "before" pictures in the event of any storm damage.
For more information about Sprint's hurricane preparation efforts, or to learn what you can do to prepare for a major storm, visit www.sprint.com/hurricaneinformation. Public safety officials seeking information about services from the Sprint Emergency Response Team should call 1-888-639-0020 or email ERTRequests@sprint.com.
Sprint (NYSE: S) offers a comprehensive range of wireless and wireline communications services bringing the freedom of mobility to consumers, businesses and government users. Sprint served nearly 55 million customers as of March 31, 2014 and is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including the first wireless 4G service from a national carrier in the United States; leading prepaid brands including Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, and Assurance Wireless; instant national and international push-to-talk capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet backbone. The American Customer Satisfaction Index rated Sprint as the most improved company in customer satisfaction, across all 47 industries, over the last six years. Sprint has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) North America in 2011, 2012 and 2013. You can learn more and visit Sprint at www.sprint.com or www.facebook.com/sprint and www.twitter.com/sprint.


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Scripts
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This section describes scripts that are used in the upgrade process in detail.

Within the main :file:`scripts` directory there is a :file:`upgrade-utilities`
directory, which contains additional scripts that facilitate the initial
upgrade process.

bootstrap-new-ansible.sh
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This bash script ensures that the correct version of Ansible is installed.
In the process of installing Ansible, the script will check for, backup, and
remove any :file:`pip.conf` files found within the home folder of
the user running the upgrade. Typically this is ``root``.

create-new-openstack-deploy-structure.sh
----------------------------------------

This bash script creates the new directory structure. The script backs up
the original :file:`rpc_deploy` configuration files, inventory, then migrates
these items to :file:`openstack_deploy`. When the script is executed,
the original :file:`rpc_deploy` directory will be archived as
:file:`pre-upgrade-backup.tgz`, which is stored in the executing user's home
folder. Later, the directory will be moved to :file:`/etc/rpc_deploy.OLD`,
where a :file:``DEPRECATED.txt` text file will be created to indicate that
the old directory is no longer in service. The original :file:`/etc/rpc_deploy.OLD`
directory remains on disk to ensure that you have something to refer back
to if there are any failures or errors during the upgrade.

juno-container-cleanup.sh
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This bash script cleans up any containers that are not needed from hosts
and inventory. It also cleans up haproxy installations and configurations,
and pip configurations throughout all running containers and hosts.

juno-is-metal-preserve.py
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This python script looks through the existing :file:`environment.yml` file and
collects any container with **is_metal* set to true. The script updates the current
:file:`environment.yml` files with the appropriate settings to ensure the value is
carried over for the upgrade. If anything is found, the script updates the current
:file:`environment.yml` files with the appropriate settings. This ensures that
the value is carried over for the upgrade.

juno-kilo-add-repo-infra.py
---------------------------

This python script looks through the existing :file:`openstack_user_variables.yml`
file and ensures that the repository infrastructure has been assigned to a host. If the
script is unable to determine the location of the repository infrastructure, the script
will use the existing infrastructure nodes as targets for the new repository server
deployment. If it needs to create entries for the repository infrastructure it
will do so within the :file:`/etc/openstack_deploy/conf.d directory` using the file
:file:`repo-servers.yml`.

juno-kilo-ldap-conversion.py
----------------------------

This python script looks through all available user variable files and attempts
to identify settings that are used for ``keystone_ldap_.*``. If the variables
are found the script will write the new dictionary and generator syntax into the
:file:`/etc/openstack_deploy/user_secrets.yml` file.

.. note::
   The LDAP variables are written into :file:`user_secrets.yml` from
   :file:`user_variables.yml` as a means of protecting the LDAP configuration.
   This change enables the deployer to encrypt the :file`user_secrets.yml`
   with the **ansible-vault** command.

juno-rpc-extras-create.py
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This python script looks for and moves Rackspace-specific configuration options
from the generic :file:`user_variables.yml` file and into the
:file:`/etc/openstack_deploy/user_extras_variables.yml` file. This separates
the values set for RPC from those set for OpenStack Ansible. These variables are
important to what can be implemented using the rpc-openstack software repository
found here: https://github.com/rcbops/rpc-openstack

new-variable-prep.sh
--------------------

This bash script adds variables that may be missing when upgrading from Juno to
Kilo, appending variables to the system as needed. There are several new secret
items that have been added to the configuration files, and randomly generated
passwords will be created for these items upon execution of the script.

.. note::
   This script creates the variable file
   :file:`/etc/openstack_deploy/user_deleteme_post_upgrade_variables.yml`,
   which contains optional variables to allow an upgrade to complete without
   having to go through change management on external devices to which you may
   not have immediate access. When the upgrade is complete, review options
   within the file and make any adjustments as needed. When ready, remove this
   file and reconfigure any components that may have been impacted by the
   previous settings.

old-variable-remove.sh
----------------------

This bash script removes variables from the user variable files that may be
duplicates, changed, or are otherwise no longer needed.

post-upgrade-cleanup.sh
-----------------------

This bash script cleans up any remaining items that may need to be removed
upon completion of the upgrade.

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


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EJ MONTINI
Montini: I'm NOT helping terrorists (on purpose)
The man on the phone wants to know why I'm helping the terrorists, and I can't prove to him that I'm not.
"I thought you would know better," he says. "But you're just like the rest of the media. You're giving the terrorists exactly what they want. Attention."
He mentions columns I've written about a local couple whose son was one of 12 individuals killed in a Colorado movie theater in 2012.
Their names are Caren and Tom Teves. Their 24-year-old son, Alex, died while trying to shield his girlfriend from the gunfire that killed a dozen and wounded 70 others.
Tom told me once, "This massacre happened because 'it' (the killer) wanted attention. We know how that goes. And the media helps."
Last year, family members who lost loved ones to mass killings in places like Aurora, Columbine, Virginia Tech, Tucson and Newtown formed an organization called No Notoriety.
They issued a challenge to the media.
Among the suggestions made by the group is one that reads: "Limit the name and likeness of the individual in reporting after initial identification, except when the alleged assailant is still at large and in doing so would aid in the assailant's capture."
Another begins, "Refuse to broadcast/publish self-serving statements, photos, videos and/or manifestos made by the individual…"
And, "Recognize that the prospect of infamy could serve as a motivating factor for other individuals to kill others and could inspire copycat crimes. Keep this responsibility in mind when reporting."
I did all that with the Colorado killer. I stopped using his name. And did it again with the killer of two television reporters in Virginia. And most recently with the man who killed three people at a Colorado Springs Planned Parenthood office last month.
"Exposure is one of the reasons they do what they do," Tom Teves told me. "The struggle I have with the media is that they can do something about that. Don't give killers the satisfaction. No exposure."
It didn't work that way with Rizwan Farook, 28, and Tashfeen Malik, 29, the couple who murdered 12 people in San Bernardino.
Like everyone else in my profession, I used their names.
We should know who they are, why they did what they did and if there is anything that can keep something like that from happening again. It's a risk we take, knowing that a lot of news attention makes them look like heroes to some people.
"Aren't you playing into the hands of ISIS and groups like that when you give them so much coverage?" the reader asked. "Aren't you helping them with recruiting? And, as horrible as that attack was, how does it stack up to what happens in this country every day? Why don't you talk about that?"
I have. I've written, for example, that according to the non-profit Gun Violence Archive there have been nearly 12,500 gun deaths and more than 25,000 gun injuries in the United States so far this year.
We average about 35 guns deaths per day, most of which we never hear about. We never give them a second thought. While we've obsessed on those 12 deaths in San Bernardino.
"The terrorists get the publicity they want and you sell a bunch of papers," the reader said.
Actually, we're more interested in online "clicks" these days, but I get his point.
There is a sometimes uncomfortable symbiosis between any news subject and the media.
Many years ago, the great baseball player, manager and team owner Connie Mack, who was there at the very beginning of the major leagues said, "News, like advertising, is a profound momentum behind any enterprise. The professional sporting world was created and is being kept alive by the services extended by the press."
Given the pervasiveness of the Internet that influence is not completely true anymore. But it still applies. News is still "a profound momentum behind any enterprise."
Just ask Donald Trump.
People in my line of work don't do what we do in order to promote a particular enterprise, however, be it sports or politics…or terrorism.
But we can't prove we don't.


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How To Keep Up The Fight Now That Biden Won The Election
Joe Biden may have won the election, but our fights for progressive policy are not yet over—reproductive rights could still be at stake, climate change is still happening, and police brutality is still happening (to name a few). Presidential elections, no matter the outcome, don't immediately remove oppressive systems from American society. So while voting is a great way to enact political change, it isn't the only way—the rest of the fight is up to us. Here are a few other ways we can make sure that the momentum of the blue wave continues long after the election.
If You Are Eligible, Vote In The Georgia Runoff Election
GEORGIA: It's time – again! Runoff elections for both of Georgia's U.S. Senate seats will take place on January 5. Request your ballot NOW at ballotrequest.sos.ga.gov #LetsGetItDoneAgain #gapol
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Democratic candidates Jon Ossoff and Rev. Raphael Warnock will enter a runoff election on January 5th against incumbent Senators David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler, respectively. On Election Day, none of the candidates received 50% of votes, the cutoff needed to avoid a runoff. The outcome of these two runoffs will determine which party will take control of the Senate—an Ossoff/Warnock victory would mean a blue Senate. The earliest day an already registered voter can mail their absentee ballot for this election is November 18th, and the last day to register to vote is December 7th. Early voting will begin on December 14th. If you are a Georgia resident of at least 17 ½ years of age, you can register to vote in the runoffs through the Secretary of State's office here. (Gen-Z, do your thing.) And of course, if you're not eligible to vote in Georgia, you can still volunteer and get involved in the final fight to flip the Senate.
Contact Emily W. Murphy And Tell Her To Recognize Biden As The Winner Of The Election
Emily W. Murphy, the Trump-appointed administrator of the General Services Administration, must formally recognize President-elect Biden for the transition of power to begin. When Murphy does so, the Biden-Harris team will be able to access millions of dollars in funding, begin studying agency briefing, and access office space. However, Murphy still has yet to declare him the winner, consequently holding up the process. You can email Murphy at [email protected], call her at 202-501-1794, or fax her at 202-501-4281. Tell her to formally recognize President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr. and begin this transfer of power.
Become Familiar With Your Local Politicians
Local representatives do important work that directly affects you and your immediate community, so it's important to be familiar with their policies. You can input your address here to find a full list of your local elected officials and their contact information. The Presidential election may get the most attention, but it's crucial to vote in local and state elections, because that's how a lot of the biggest changes are carried out.
If You Find A Local Politician Whose Policies You Support, Volunteer In Their Campaign
You'll play a key role in influencing future voters to help your area stay blue. Your campaign involvement could include text and phone banking, assistance with voter registration, and many other forms of community outreach.
Begin Community Organizing
Our vote is essential in the fight for our rights. Have you voted yet? . . . .
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Check out this Introduction to Organizing from Center for Community Change to learn more about what organizing in your community could look like. A process aimed at creating change, it can come in many forms and at many levels—from creating petitions and fundraisers to leading demonstrations. If you're interested in the latter, check out this Rally Organizing Guide from MoveOn. (Keep in mind that there are often existing organizers who have been doing important community work and creating verified events—so if you want to get involved with a cause, do your research to make sure that you're not trying to essentially 'start' a movement that already exists.)
Attend Demonstrations Related To Causes You Care About
Protests and demonstrations have always been an important part of our country's democracy, and they're not going anywhere. Small or large, demonstrations can play an important role in making your voice heard and getting momentum behind important causes. Before you go, make sure you take a look at Amnesty International's guide to staying safe during protests and the ACLU's guide to protester's rights.
Get Involved With Local Issue-Driven Organizations
Contributing some of your free time or money to community-based groups dedicated to reproductive health and immigrant and refugee wellbeing, for example, is a great way to make immediate and direct changes around you.
There are countless organizations all over the country that need your help to help others. Below, find a few of our favorites:
Reproductive Health: Help make sure that people continue to have access to sexual and reproductive healthcare, birth control, abortions, family planning, and much more. Planned Parenthood
Stop telling Black people what to do with their bodies. 🎨: @sarah.epperson via @ppgnyact #regram #blacklivesmatter #reprorights
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Immigrant & Regufee Issues: Your donations will help provide free or low-cost legal aid to immigrants who are detained or in immigration custody. RAICES, The Florence Project, Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project
Bail Funds: In states with bail or bond systems, these donations release jailed protesters. Louisville Community Bail Fund, Atlanta Solidarity Fund, Philadelphia Bail Fund, Brooklyn Community Bail Fund, Portland Freedom Fund
Black LGBTQ Funds/Organizations: Help provide mental health care, medical aid, education and more to Black LGBTQ communities. Black Trans Advocacy Coalition, Sylvia Riviera Law Project, The Okra Project, Marsha P. Johnson Institute
Disabled BIPOC Funds/Organizations: Donations will go toward medical aid and educational programs for disabled Black/indigenous people of color. HEARD (Helping Educate to Advance the Rights of Deaf Communities), Autistic People of Color Fund
Political Organizations: These organizations work to fight voter suppression by creating Black-voter education initiatives and supporting Black political candidates. Fair Fight, Black Voters Matter
Policy Reform Organizations: You can help fund legislative efforts to change racist policies at both local and national levels. ACLU, Color of Change, Los Angeles Black Worker Center, Dallas Alliance Against Racial and Political Oppression
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The Best Waterfalls In Thailand That Showcase The Magic Of Nature
If tropical waterfalls are your thing, you're in for a treat in Thailand… Thailand is home to some of the most spectacular waterfalls in South East Asia. If you think you might fancy ignoring TLC and chasing those waterfalls after all, here's our list of the top waterfalls in Thailand…
Thailand is a country which is synonymous with lively nightlife, pristine island beaches, and extravagant markets for the shopaholics. Apart from these must things to do, this country is also a home to world's most beautiful waterfalls resting away from the clutter of city life. Adorned by the lush-green surroundings, there are numerous waterfalls in Thailand which are a must-visit while planning your next vacation.
10 Magnificent Waterfalls In Thailand
In case you miss out the best, here is a list of 10 best waterfalls in Thailand which offer scenic views that is worth treasuring for a lifetime.
1. Erawan Waterfall: A Mythical Wonder
Kanchanaburi spoils us with waterfalls! There's also the beautiful Erawan falls, found deep amongst rough jungle and described as 'one of the most beautiful falls in Asia'. You can also spend the night here if you wish. About 10km north of the falls is another local attraction, Pra That Cave … squeeze through the small opening to reveal an assembly of rocks that look like they belong to another world!
Location: Kanchanaburi, Thailand
Nearby Attractions: Erawan National Park, Dee Dee Tours, Phra That Cave
2. Khlong Chak Waterfall: Nature's Own Canvas
Location: Koh Lanta Yai, Ko Lanta District, Krabi
Nearby Attractions: Khlong Chak Cave
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Walking past the dense jungles and capturing the sight of elephants and monkeys in the sanctuaries, appears this colorful waterfall hidden amidst the nature's scenic beauty. As the waterbed of the Khlong Chak is covered with red sand, the region appears colorful contrasting the pure white water.
3. Mae Ya Waterfall: A Gigantic Wonder
A one-hour drive from the ancient city of Chiang Mai takes to this magnificent waterfall located inside the Doi Inthanon National Park, which is a view right out of a movie. One of the tallest waterfalls in Thailand, this natural wonder falls in layers and makes a perfect view to capture.
Location: Ban Luang, Chom Thong District, Chiang Mai
Nearby Attractions: Doi Inthanon National Park, Wachirathan Falls
4. Khlong Lan Waterfall: Home To Buddhist Shrines
Listed as one of the best waterfalls in Thailand, this mesmerizing waterfall is spread across an area of 40 meters. Settled at the Kamphaeng Phet Province, located five hours away from Bangkok. This gigantic waterfall is surrounded by lush greenery and little Buddhist shrines where monks are often seen meditating.
Location: Kamphaeng Phet Province, Thailand
Nearby Attractions: Kamphaeng Phet, Kamphaeng Phet Historical Park
5. Koh Luang Waterfall: Emerging From The Lime Caves
The Koh Luang waterfall is a gem inside the Mae Ping National Park settled in the northern Thailand. This 7-tier waterfall is a hidden paradise which originates from the lime caves and creates a spectacular view ready to be captured and explored.
Location: Tambon Ko, Amphoe Li, Chang Wat Lamphun, Thailand
Nearby Attractions: Karom Waterfall, Krung Ching Waterfall, Tha Phae Waterfall, Kaeo Surakan Cave
6. Haew Narok Waterfall: Witness The Depth
A picturesque sight to capture inside the Khao Yai National Park, this 150 m tall waterfall is a worth a visit. Settled amidst the cascade and lush surroundings, this is one of the unique waterfalls in Thailand near Bangkok which has many drops which can be witnessed by standing at the top of the hills in the vicinity.
Location: Khorat Plateau | Bangkok, Khao Yai National Park, Thailand
Nearby Attractions: Pha Diao Dai Viewpoint, Khao Yai National Park tour
7. Hin Lat Waterfall: An Adventurous Paradise
Resting at the island of Koh Samui, this waterfall just adds glam to the lush green surroundings of this region located at Southern Thailand. Despite being smaller than the Say The Ban Thurian Waterfall, this incredible waterfall is a perfect resort for the fitness freaks due to easy accessibility and gorgeous scenic views.
Location: Ang Thong, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani, Thailand
Nearby Attractions: Hin Lad Temple
8. Bang Pae Waterfall: Phuket's Natural Gem
A beautiful addition to the exotic surroundings of Phuket is the Bang Pae Waterfall located just at the outskirts of the city. Settled amidst a lush-green landscape, this waterfall is smaller in comparison to the other waterfalls in the list but offers a beautiful sight away from the hustle-bustle. Along with its scenic beauty, for the adventure junkies this is one of the best waterfalls in Thailand to swim.
Location: Pa Klok, Thalang District, Phuket, Thailand
Nearby Attractions: Surin Beach, Phi Phi Island, Khao Phra Thaeo Wildlife Sanctuary
9. Soi Sawan Waterfall: The Jungle Jacuzzi
Within the boundaries of Pha Taem National Park stands this 20m gigantic waterfall amidst the lush-green surroundings. The literal meaning of the waterfall is means, 'Waterfall Paradise' which is blessed with water throughout the year. The most unique thing about the waterfall are the holes which fills with water and forms a natural jacuzzi.
Location: Na Pho Klang, Khong Chiam District, Ubon Ratchathani 34220, Thailand
Nearby Attractions: Pha Taem, Thoong Na Muang Waterfall
10. Haew Su Wat Waterfall: Relive Danny Boyle's 'Beach'
Adding up to the beauty of Khao Yai National Park, this waterfall boasts a free-flowing stream of crystal clear water from a height of 20-metre high ledge. The falls are a picturesque sight to enjoy throughout the year, but the greenery fades out in the dry season.
Location: Mu Si, Pak Chong District, Nakhon Ratchasima 30130, Thailand
Nearby Attractions: Prasat Hin Phimai, Khao Yai Art Museum, Primo Piazza Khao Yai
Mesmerized by these natural beauties? Book your Grabatour Thailand 12 day Adventure Tour and let Grabatour do the rest to make your vacation a memorable getaway.
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Coxhoe Parish Council would like you to come and celebrate Merchant Navy day at our flag raising ceremony on 3rd Septembe. All residents, especially Merchant Seaman past and present, Sea Cadets and relatives of veterans or serving members of Coxhoe and Quarrington Hill are invited to come along.
The Red Ensign will then be flown from the Village Hall Flagpole until Monday 10th September 2018.


See Inside Craigdarroch Castle In Victoria!
Walk the staircase of a landmark Victoria treasure and escape back in time through the rooms of Craigdarroch Castle. You'll be amazed.
When I was a little girl, I used to go to bed pretending I was a princess.
Everyone who has ever seen princess movies of long ago knows that when a princess is rescued by her prince, she is sleeping peacefully on her bed with her sheets all smooth around her while her hair cascades on her pillow.
I thought this scene was so beautiful, that I taught myself how to sleep just like a princess. I even learned to take it so far that when I would roll over in bed, I would manage to keep the covers smooth.
I just wanted to be ready for my prince to wake me.
There was something magical about princesses.
They wore pretty dresses, they danced beautifully, they were friends with all the woodland creatures and they always got to live in a castle.
I have spent my entire life in North America and believe it or not, North America is not known for its ancient architecture. Our known history really only dates back a few hundred years, so when it comes to castles and princesses, we don't have much to contribute.
So I'm sure you can imagine my surprise when I learned Victoria has a castle.
On our latest romantic getaway to Victoria, Jay and I decided to step back in time and check out the Craigdarroch Castle. It is a very short drive or walk from the harbour or Magnolia Hotel and Spa where we were staying.
Before the city was fully developed, the Craigdarroch Castle stood out prominently as a formidable landmark, pronouncing the wealth and prestige of the Dunsmuir family.
We walked up the steps and entered this grand castle and were given a headset for our self-guided tour through Craigdarroch Castle.
I had only taken a few steps into the castle before I was directed to look up through the four flights of stairs and view the magnificence of this place.
This first view got my mind focussed on the grandeur that is Craigdarroch Castle.
One, I would probably learn a lot and two, I was thankful we had a lot of time because this place was pretty big. Three… I couldn't believe Jay didn't know that wood can make up the interior of castle walls.
Craigdarroch Castle was built to be the home of the 1st self made millionaire in British Columbia and influential Dunsmuir family who made their fortune in the coal industry on Vancouver Island. Even though the Dunsmuir family was not royalty, they certainly wanted to live and be perceived as though they were.
As I wandered through the first floor of the castle, I found myself stepping back in time imagining what life was like in this grand home.
The attention to detail is impressive. Above in the picture I discovered what they called a "reading machine" which consisted of a mechanism that held your page open with a spot to insert the candle for light.
From the amazing custom woodwork to the Victorian era furnishings, from the gorgeous stained glass windows to the innovative and modern (for it's time) conveniences, every room is exquisite. The first floor contains a library, a formal dining room, a sitting room and more.
I had a hard time leaving each room as I just wanted to soak up all the history of the space.
The guided audio tour was fantastic for me as it allowed me to wander through each room at my own pace and gave me information I would not otherwise learn. There were also volunteers from the Castle Society available to answer any further questions I had.
One of my favourite rooms was found way at the top of the stairs: the ballroom.
Such grand parties took place here with live music (ha! of course it was live! The Dunsmuir family lived here before record players, CDs and iPods!) and dancing.
Oh, I can just imagine what it was like.
To come to such a grand house, walk up these gorgeous stairs and dance the night away.
Excuse me while I disappear into my imagination….
Since the castle's completion in 1890, it has served as family residence, military hospital, college, music conservatory and now historic museum.
With so much history in just 125 years, it's no wonder that Craigdarroch is such a draw for people visiting Victoria, and honestly I had a hard time leaving.
I probably could have stayed and gone through the whole castle again and learned more, noticed more, and dreamed a little more.
Because the truth is, I still go to bed with my hair cascading over my pillow and my covers smooth across my body.
For you see, a princess is always ready…even when she sleeps.
Children $5.00 (6-12) • Children 5 and under are free when accompanied by a paying adult.
OPEN DAILY: 10am – 4:30pm, with extended hours from June 15th to September 6th (9am – 7pm).
While our experience at Craigdarroch Castle was complimentary, you can rest assured that our thoughts, opinions, and findings are our own as always.
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Trowers & Hamlins reveals autumn retention rate of 79%
By Thomas Connelly on Jul 6 2016 12:37pm
Seasonal fluctuations continue to affect national firm
City outfit Trowers & Hamlins has revealed 11 out of 14 of its autumn 2016 newly qualifying (NQ) lawyers have committed their future to the firm.
Offering around 23 training contracts annually, the national firm — with a strong Middle East presence — posted a 79% autumn figure with all but three trainees opting to stick around.
The 11 new Trowers' recruits — who will walk away with around £62,000 each — will be scattered across eight of the firm's key practice areas. These are corporate, commercial property, private wealth, international construction, property litigation, housing regeneration, residential property and international energy and resources.
The firm's City office will receive the lion's share of the new legal talent with nine new lawyers. Meanwhile, Trowers' Exeter and Oman outposts will each be gaining one new fresh-faced associate.
Trowers' training partner Tonia Secker said:
We would like to congratulate our outstanding trainees on becoming qualified solicitors. They've all worked extremely hard over the last two years, and we're delighted to offer them permanent roles so they can begin and develop their legal careers here at Trowers & Hamlins.
Last autumn the firm could only muster a retention score of 71% with just five trainees, from a cohort of seven, staying on post qualification.
This was followed by a more positive spring 2016 result. On this occasion, the firm held on to six of its seven NQs. However, at the time, Trowers' revealed that a further trainee had qualified early due to his previous experience, resulting in a final retention figure of 88%.
Retention rates Solicitors Trowers & Hamlins
US NQ
Jul 6 2016 12:40pm
"11 out of 14 of its autumn 2016 newly qualifying (NQ) lawyers have committed their future to the firm."
No words can describe how jealous I am.
This was followed by a more positive spring 2016 result. On this occasion, the firm held on to six of its seven NQs."
Does Legal Cheek really think there is a significant difference between retaining five out of seven NQs as opposed to six out of seven?
Jul 6 2016 4:57pm
Be reasonable, they have to write something – it's been ages since Amal Clooney farted or had an interesting trip to the shops they can write about.
Creepy old granddad
Jul 7 2016 1:15am
Oh man, I'd drag my swolen nuts over broken glass across half the Sahara just to get a whiff of Amal's ass wind.


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