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The world after the COVID-19 pandemic
Sandy McGregor
- 23 April 2020
We are witnessing a global economic collapse without precedent in modern times. As investors we must think about what the world will look like when the pandemic has passed. This is difficult to do because the information we have is so uncertain and fragmentary. Sandy McGregor offers his thoughts on some of the features of the post-pandemic world.
The collapse of global economic activity that we are currently witnessing is without modern historical precedent. Conventional measures of economic activity have lost all meaning and we have become reliant on sound bites of information to form a picture of what is going on. It seems that China and other North-East Asian economies are slowly starting to get going again as their shutdowns end, and that the health crisis is reaching its peak in Europe and the United States. In South Africa, the lockdown has contained the spread of the virus, but we have yet to see whether this is sustainable.
There is growing controversy about whether total shutdowns are a sustainable solution to the crisis. Some argue that the cost of massive unemployment is greater than the toll of the pandemic. It is questionable whether a long-term closure of the economy is a viable option. Some countries, such as Brazil, are not going into lockdown for this reason.
Normally after a deep recession, the initial bounceback is very strong
As an initial lockdown comes to an end, difficult choices will have to be made. Italy has chosen to extend its lockdown for another three weeks. Alternatives include extensive testing and isolation of anyone who tests positive for the virus. This has been done successfully in Taiwan. Another approach is to quarantine vulnerable groups, for example those over the age of 50.
While one cannot speak with any certainty, judging from similar flu-like epidemics and the recent Chinese experience, the pandemic should run its course during the northern summer, and an economic recovery may start to gain momentum in the third quarter. The rate of recovery will depend on the damage done to corporate and household balance sheets and the pace at which those who lost their jobs during the lockdowns are rehired.
Normally after a deep recession, the initial bounceback is very strong. This time round, consumer confidence could be the critical determinant of the pace of the recovery. Consumers must feel safe enough to get out of their homes to go shopping.
My sense is that it will probably take at least two years to get back to where we were at the end of 2019, and possibly much longer. For emerging markets, such as South Africa, global trade is a key driver of economic growth. The pace of the return to normal will depend on when and how international trade recovers. Fortunately for commodity producers, China, which is the biggest importer of raw materials, is likely to be the first country to get manufacturing going again.
it will probably take at least two years to get back to where we were at the end of 2019
The liquidity crisis
Already in September 2019, a liquidity crisis had developed in the US money markets, which the Federal Reserve (the Fed) was addressing by creating new money at a rate of about US$60 billion per month. With the onset of the global crisis in early March, things got far worse, with a stampede for cash causing much greater liquidity problems.
Throughout the world, central banks have responded with aggressive monetary easing. The European Central Bank (ECB) made EUR700 billion available, and the Fed is injecting some US$2 trillion into the system – with the promise of more to come if required. Developed economy interest rates have been slashed to zero. Simultaneously, any sense of fiscal discipline has been abandoned as governments rush to put in place subsidies deemed necessary to keep the show on the road.
When the pandemic has run its course, it will leave a lasting legacy of hugely inflated monetary aggregates and unsustainable fiscal deficits. Over the past decade, one of the notable features of the economic management of developed economies has been what is euphemistically called quantitative easing (QE), but more accurately described as large-scale money printing. It is noteworthy that all this QE has failed to significantly boost economic growth, but it has massively inflated asset prices.
The outcome of the current orgy of money creation is unlikely to be any different. As the present crisis has cascaded from bad to worse, central banks have been playing a vital role in maintaining a degree of financial stability by ensuring markets and businesses have access to the cash they require to continue operating. However, the experience of the past decade suggests that as markets return to some new equilibrium, most of the new money created will migrate into equities, bonds and property.
Increased state intervention
It is worrying that in many countries, fiscal deficits are growing so large that funding them will require perpetual QE. The political pain involved in restricting spending to what can be financed conventionally is regarded as unacceptable. Prior to the current crisis there was already a widespread political shift in favour of increased government spending and intervention in the economy. The failure of a decade of QE to generate inflation has promoted complacency about the ability of governments to fund greatly expanded fiscal deficits. For example, the latest UK budget, tabled just before the health crisis struck, abandoned Margaret Thatcher's legacy of fiscal prudence. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has presided over an increase in the annual US fiscal deficit to over US$1 trillion. Measures being implemented to combat the coronavirus will more than double this. It is to be feared that the present crisis will accelerate the already established trend towards big government.
the resumption of our traditional exports will promote a return to normality
Huge fiscal deficits funded by printing money will have all sorts of unintended adverse consequences. Governments will respond not by tackling the real problem, which is that they are spending too much, but rather by attempting to sustain the unsustainable by a plethora of regulations. State intervention in economic activities and in our lives will increase. Ultimately, all this will end in grief as it did in the now forgotten 1970s, when inappropriate monetary and fiscal policies aimed at sustaining economic activity led to very high inflation and ultimately recession.
One of the legacies of the pandemic will be a string of bankrupt companies. These will be concentrated in certain industries, for example airlines. Many of these companies are too important to be allowed to fail. Some will find that they are unable to raise in private markets the capital they require to stay in business and the state will have to intervene, possibly becoming a major shareholder. This will be a repetition of what happened in 2009, when in many countries the state became a major bank shareholder. Direct state involvement in business will increase and the long-running tendency of states to disengage from business activities will end.
An inflation risk
In Quarterly Commentary 4 2019, I wrote about inflation, mentioning the threats which could end a long period of price stability. The massive acceleration in monetary easing, and the expansion of fiscal deficits in response to the pandemic, reinforce these risks. There will be some respite from the collapse of oil prices towards US$20 per barrel, however, all this money creation could be inflationary.
The interruption of supply chains may cause shortages, which in an environment of abundant money will cause significant increases in prices. State interventions almost inevitably put up the cost of doing business, which firms have to recover through higher prices. Once the inflation genie is out of the bottle, it may be difficult to put back. This would be a terrible shock to investors, who have experienced four decades of continually declining inflation rates.
South Africa has plunged into a corona crisis, following a path similar to that of other countries, with a 21-day lockdown, which was subsequently extended to 35 days. We, too, face difficult decisions about whether lockdown is a sustainable strategy. Whatever choices are made, the damage to business, employment and personal balance sheets will be substantial. It is too early to come to definitive conclusions about the full nature and extent of this damage. All one can say is that it will be large.
We also experienced a financial meltdown at the onset of the crisis, as overleveraged investors tried to sell illiquid assets, and the traditional bond market-making system collapsed under a wave of one-way selling. The South African Reserve Bank acted to restore stability, providing banks with the liquidity they require and reinforcing the bond market-making system.
To add to the pain, Moody's finally reduced its South African rating to a non-investment grade, which will result in our exclusion from the FTSE World Government Bond Index (WGBI) on 30 April, and Fitch downgraded our rating one notch further into junk. So far the market reaction has been muted, but this could change as the 30 April deadline draws closer, because portfolio managers who are restricted by mandates to investment-grade assets will be forced to sell their South African bonds.
With the drying up of export revenues the rand has been weak, and this is likely to continue as long as international trade remains paralysed by lockdowns.
As the world recovers, so will the South African economy. Initially, the resumption of our traditional exports will promote a return to normality. Of significance will be a recovery in global auto sales, which are a significant market for South African exporters. We shall come out of the crisis with a hugely bloated fiscal deficit and government debt. Recovery will be slow.
Things have never been bad enough for our political leadership to take the hard decisions required to fix the economy. Hopefully the extent of the current crisis will create the opportunity to implement the many reforms that are necessary to return the country to sustainable growth.
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Sandy joined Allan Gray as an investment analyst and economist in 1991. Previously, he was employed by Gold Fields of South Africa Limited in a variety of management positions for 22 years, where much of his experience was focused on investment-related activities. His current responsibilities include the management of the balanced fixed interest portfolios. He was a director of Allan Gray Limited from 1997 to 2006.
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A: The application hasn't build successfully, as @vasilis mentioned try to clean and rebuild your project. And if that not solve the case, restart your studio and in worst case restart you system.

A: You appear to be running into the corrupt cache bug in Android Studio.
To fix: File > Invalidate Caches / Restart

A: I got the way although not very efficient but I got the way. I copied my entire project to a different location and opened it from there. MAGIC it worked for me.

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Q: JQuery / CAML Undefined Error I found some code on line, see below, and changed it to meet my needs but when I run it I get:
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A: Make sure that you are using the internal field name correctly for the "Due Date" column.
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Farmingdale, N.Y. - The Farmingdale State baseball team played their first conference games of the season today and swept Merchant Marine. The Rams earned a 12-4 victory in the opener and closed out the doubleheader with a 5-0 win.
The Mariners (2-8, 0-2) led off the game with back-to-back singles and used a two-out, two-run double down the left field line by junior first baseman Michael Barnes (Alexandria, Va.) to take a 2-0 lead. Merchant Marine increased the advantage to 3-0 later in the inning after scoring on a passed ball.
Farmingdale State (5-7, 2-0) scored a run on an error in the bottom of the first inning to cut the deficit to 3-1.
With two outs and a runner on first in the bottom of the third, FSC used a Vincent Rice (Massapequa Park, N.Y.) single up the middle and a two-run triple by senior first baseman Dalton McCarthy (Manorville, N.Y.) to tie the score at 3-3. Later in the inning, a double steal by McCarthy and junior third baseman Nick Osburn (East Islip, N.Y.) gave the Rams their first lead of the game, 4-3.
In the bottom of the sixth, a two-out bases loaded walk to junior second baseman Domenic Palumbo (Plainview, N.Y.) plated Anthony Gigante (Bedford Hills, N.Y.) and increased the advantage to 5-3. Rice followed with a sacrifice fly and then a double steal scored Cam Alfano (Yaphank, N.Y.) to put Farmingdale State on top, 7-3.
Leading 9-4 in the bottom of the eighth, the Rams used a pair of RBI doubles from Tyler Schrimpf (Miller Place, N.Y.) and Ryan Kelly (East Rockaway, N.Y.) and an RBI single by Anthony Sirianni (Sayville, N.Y.) to go ahead, 12-4. The Rams held Merchant Marine scoreless in the top of the ninth for the game one victory.
Rice was 4-for-4 at the plate with a run scored and an RBI, while junior shortstop Nicholas Soriano (Lindenhurst, N.Y.) had two hits, one run scored and a run batted in. Nine different FSC batters recorded at least one hit in the victory.
Sophomore pitcher Matthew Constantine (West Babylon, N.Y.) (2-1) earned the win after allowing one run on two hits, while striking out seven in six innings of work.
The Mariners were led by sophomore second baseman Jesse Reinebold (Granger, Ind.) and junior designated hitter Bryson Campbell (Cool, Calif.) who each had two hits and scored a run.
With two outs in the bottom of the second in game two, sophomore designated hitter Joseph Roche singled to left and Osburn followed with an RBI triple to right center for the early 1-0 lead.
In the bottom of the fourth, McCarthy hit a two-out single through the right side and later stole second. In the next at-bat, Roche singled to center and stole second to bring runners to second and third. After a walk to Osburn loaded the bases, the Rams were picked off third base to keep the game at 1-0.
The Mariners had a runner on first with one out in the sixth and FSC sophomore pitcher Ryan Mallon (Deer Park, N.Y.) struck out the batter and Sirianni threw the runner out attempting to steal second to end the inning.
In the bottom of the sixth, Farmingdale State took a two-run lead on an RBI double by McCarthy which scored Rice. After a walk to Roche and a single by Sirianni loaded the bases, a 2 RBI double to right from Soriano extended the advantage to 4-0. The Rams added another run after junior right fielder Brandon Ernest (Owings, Md.) hit an RBI single through the left side.
Mallon retired the batters in order in the top of the seventh to cap off the 5-0 victory.
McCarthy finished the second game with two hits, including a double, an RBI and a run scored, while Roche was 2-for-2 and scored a pair of runs. Sirianni was 2-for-3 at the plate with a triple and a run scored.
Junior pitcher David Otero Jr. (Shelton, Conn.) picked up his first win of the season after throwing five scoreless innings, allowing four hits and striking out eight. Mallon recorded his second save after closing out the final two innings.
FSC will next play host to Mount Saint Mary in a Skyline Conference doubleheader on Sunday, March 26th at noon.


The Painted Quilt, by Linda Kemshall and her daughter, Laura. In addition to the book, Linda and Laura have created a wonderful DVD/CD set, which they are currently selling for just under 10 GBP. I couldn't resist the special price, and ordered it a few weeks ago. Then...I let it sit by my computer...till last evening. I have no idea why I was procrastinating -- and I'm delighted I finally roused myself out of my frozen January state, and watched the DVD.
Linda and Laura explain in detail three of their favourite techniques for painting on quilted fabric, show the viewer exactly how each is done, and then show him/her three projects -- from start to finish -- using one or all of the techniques.
The CD contains tips, worksheets and printable patterns for the projects. Yummy!
While I watched, I worked on hand quilting my own 'painted' piece from my City & Guilds Module 5, Activity 10 (remember, Linda is not only my inspiration -- she's my tutor!) This is the first of two pieces I stamped with a handmade stamp and acrylic paint, mixed with a drop or two of textile medium; after it dried and before stitching, I set the design with a dry hot iron. Now my task is to quilt it up and see what sort of effect I get. Stay tuned for the finished results in a later post.
your piece is very interesting....I have never painted on fabric...I tend to be an old school hand quilter, but trying to break out a little....thanks for sharing.
Can't wait to see the finished quilt , sounds so interesting.
Another great resource, Margaret. I look forward to seeing your finished piece.
How exciting--I didn't know they have a new book out--thanks for pointing that out. Your stamped quilt block is very interesting--I'm eager to see the results.


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Computer Aided Tomography
Categories Computer Sciences
Computer Aided Tomography (CAT) is a system for showing a portrayal of a cross-segment examination and imaging through the human body or any strong question utilizing X-rays and Ultrasound. It joins the normal X-rays with advanced computer flag handling to create an unrestricted image of the tissues of the body i.e. it keeps away from perusing the shadows of tissues while catching images of organs [3]. The underlying image is acquired in a simple frame, which is later changed over to a computerized shape utilizing an A/D converter. This computerized image is additionally sustained in computers for the reconstruction of images. Reconstructing of the images acquired from the sweep is done in a few stages with the assistance of an algorithm. This algorithm takes after the back projection technique and a channel to acquire clearer images. The tomographic framework developed with time [4]. A projection is a line vital to an object.
Back projection is a superposition technique and it entireties the information from the projection sees. Back projection uniformly appropriates the projection area information back similarly from which the line-integrals were shaped. The back-projection algorithm helped in getting better quality images, and this algorithm could be utilized for some different applications to acquire the complete structure of a body with its projected images accessible with the assistance of a sift, which would clear through all the obscuring components in an image [1]. In current frameworks, doctors can acquire quality images making it simple for them to consider the subject.
Background Mechanism
Given an arrangement of projection information, tomographic reconstruction takes into consideration the perception of cross segments of a protest in a non-intrusive manner. Different reconstruction strategies, estimation apparatuses and systems have been created and effectively connected to fields like prescription, cosmology, oceanography, industry and so on.
In spite of a few eccentricities because of the particular application, tomographic projection and reconstruction forms depend on a typical system in which Fourier theory, with the outstanding Fourier Slice Theorem (which expresses the connection between the Fourier Transformations of parallel projections and the 2D Fourier Transformations of the question cross-area), assumes a focal part [5].
In addition, an extraordinary class of reconstruction techniques, known as Direct Fourier (or Fourier-based) strategies, stems straightforwardly from this theory.
The initial Fourier-based reconstruction strategy (connected to space science) was depicted in 1956 by Bracewell [1]. From that point forward, numerous Fourier0based techniques have been produced, both for projection and reconstruction. With the utilization of the FFT (Fast Fourier Transform) algorithm, Fourier0based reconstruction strategies are the speediest now accessible, being favoured in information-intensive applications like microtomography [2], and reasonable for 3D reconstruction. Truth be told, compared with the Filtered Back projection FBP strategy, which has a computational complexity of R(QT), the computational complexity of the immediate Fourier strategies is about R(QS logQ). Additionally, likewise, from the point of perspective of image quality, coordinate Fourier techniques are presently ready to compete with strategies like separated back projection [6].
Back Projection
Back projection can be characterized as an imaging procedure that requires reconstruction from a few projections. It is an algorithm for especially ascertaining the commitment of each voxel in the structure. Backprojection is one of the most seasoned, productive and least difficult methods for reconstructing an image [7]. This image is considered as a test image for discovering its projected images and, after that, Backprojecting the images for the reconstruction of images. After each projection, the image begins getting clearer and increases the quantity of projections better images. Indeed, even after a few projections, the paper would understand that the test image that the paper acquired isn't clear. With a specific end goal to expel all the obscuring components from the image, the paper makes utilization of a channel after each progression [8].
When the paper project the above outline from the most extreme conceivable cases, the paper observed that the image gets clearer. Images given beneath delineate the image acquired after a characterized number of projections. Soon after the principal projection, the paper scarcely discovers any lucidity in the image. In any case, as the number of projections builds, the image clearness improves [9].
Basic Functioning Of Tomography
Some physical wonders can be displayed, from a numerical point of view, as the estimation of a line integral of some physical parameter along straight lines. For example, in Computer Tomography (CT), the intensity of an x-beam going through a body endures a lessening that can be demonstrated as the integral of weakening coefficient of the tissues ascertained along the line from centre to an identifier.
The dispersion of a parameter on a transversal area of a question is portrayed by a 2D work in the plane of the segment. In a large portion of the applications (medicinal, for instance), the capacity I is restricted in space, which implies that it vanishes outside a limited locale of the plane. An imperative outcome of this trademark is that the 2D Fourier Transformations of a protest work aren't band constrained.
Fourier Series Applications
Fourier Slice Theorem
The Fourier slice theorem expresses that:
Theorem: The Fourier Transformations of a parallel projection of a protest work i({> |) taken at a point gives a slice of the two-dimensional change of i({> |), I(x> y), subtending an edge with the x hub.
As it were, the 1D Fourier Transformations S() of the parallel projection s (v) gives the estimations of I(x> y) along line BB.
Fourier Reconstruction Methods For Parallel Projections
The Fourier slice theorem recommends a basic method to take care of the reconstruction issue. Taking parallel projections of the question work I at points R, S, q and Fourier, changing every one of them, the paper acquires the 2D Fourier Transformations of the protest work I(x> y) on q spiral lines. In perfect conditions (unbounded number of projections and tests per projection) I(x> y) would be known at all points in the frequency space, and the protest work i({> |) could be recouped by 2D reverse Fourier changing I(x> y).
Fourier reconstruction techniques (otherwise called coordinate Fourier or Fourier-based strategies) take after specifically from this perfect methodology, adjusted to the discrete case. By and by, just a limited number of projections and tests per projection are taken, and I(x> y) is known just on a limited number of points along a limited number of outspread lines and, so as to get a guess of i({> |) by 2D converse Fourier Transformations of I(x> y), the paper need to interpolate from the spiral points to the points on a Cartesian grid.
NUFFT based strategies
Some new algorithms have been proposed in light of late improvements associated with the proficient computation of discrete Fourier Transformations for non0equispaced information (NUFFT Non-Uniform Fast Fourier Transform [10]).
These algorithms are intended for various testing geometries in the Fourier area of the image and permit to play out the reconstruction completely, maintaining a strategic distance from the interpolation step. For example, in [11] and [12] the algorithm essentially streams in two stages: first, the 1D FFT of the projections is figured with a given oversampling factor getting a traditional oversampled polar grid, and afterwards, 2D reverse NUFFT is connected specifically to this example design.
Again in [13], another algorithm in view of the linogram geometry is portrayed. The algorithm streams precisely, with the distinction that, since the examples in the Fourier area are not equispaced in the vertical nor in the flat bearings, the 1D converse Fourier Transformations are performed through NUFFT rather than chirps change.
Fourier Series Method
In this technique, which utilizes traditional parallel projections and is depicted by [14], the interpolation in Fourier space is maintained at a strategic distance by relating (once more, in light of the slice theorem) the Fourier series of s (v) to the truncated Fourier series of the image work.
For this situation, a systematic equation for the correct assessment of the Fourier coefficients of i({> |) regarding the Fourier coefficients of s (v) is determined and executed with some estimate (a truncation of endless terms entireties). From the point of perspective of image quality, the consequences of this strategy are like those acquired with the sifted back projection technique.
Fourier Reconstruction Methods For Divergent Projections
Since the Fourier slice theorem applies just to parallel projections, the established Fourier reconstruction techniques don't coordinate the instance of unique geometry. Figure 1 demonstrates a graphic portrayal of the Fourier slice theorem adjusted to dissimilar projections: the Fourier Transformations of a different projection taken at the edge gives, in the frequency space, q points along a curve.
Figure 1: Fourier Slice Theorem
Intuitively, one can imagine three conceivable approaches to applying Fourier reconstruction techniques to unique projections. The main path is to interpolate parallel projection information from unique projection information and afterwards essentially apply an established Fourier reconstruction strategy.
The interpolation procedure performed in the projections space is called rebinding and will be portrayed underneath. The second is to interpolate in the frequency area to a cartesian grid, and after that, 2D reverse Fourier Transformations like in established strategies (Figure 2).
Figure 2: Inverse Fourier Transformations
The latter is to build up a Fourier reconstruction strategy to be connected straightforwardly to the dissimilar informational index. As far as anyone is concerned, the second and the third way are still unattempted, likely because of the troubles in the interpolation step. In any case, exploiting late advancement in NUFFT figuring, an endeavour ought to be made with a specific end goal of backwards Fourier Transformations in view of such a cartesian plane.
Fourier Projection Method
The Coordinated Fourier technique can likewise be connected in the turnaround arrange to take into account the count of projection informational indexes from an advanced example protest.
2D Fourier transform (through FFT)
Cartesian to polar interpolation 1D discrete opposite Fourier transform (through FFT algorithm) of the spiral portions od the polar grid getting the parallel projections.
Notwithstanding the typical issues because of interpolation in the Fourier space, the Fourier projection strategy has been utilized as a part of iterative reconstruction strategies keeping in mind the end goal to accelerate the reprojection step [15].
Methodologies like those portrayed for the reconstruction techniques can be utilized as a part of the request to decrease the interpolation mistake.
As of late, Fessler has depicted another Fourier-based iterative technique utilizing min0max interpolation for the NUFFT, both in projection and in back projection steps, getting a productive iterative way to deal with the reconstruction issue [16].
Regardless, it must be pointed out that here the interpolation step isn't so basic as in the reconstruction techniques since the example points in the beginning grid (Cartesian) are consistently conveyed.
The test system, both projection and reconstruction forms, has been executed in Matlab, and the reconstruction mistake has been quantitatively assessed, estimating the separation between the first and the reconstructed images. For this reason, the paper has utilized the separation measurements proposed by [17] (d0 standardized root mean squared separation, r0 standardized mean supreme separation, e0 most pessimistic scenario remove measure) connected to the locale of interest of the images.
Following are demonstrated a few images got with various reconstruction strategies connected on a similar parallel projection informational index and outlined the consequences of the reconstruction mistake assessment (Figure 3). At first look plainly the nature of the DFM with straightforward two-dimensional direct interpolation in the Fourier space is unsatisfactory; however, it altogether enhances introducing zero cushioning of the projections.
Figure 3: Reconstructed Images
Also, with the introduction of two-dimensional cubic interpolation in the Fourier space, a stunningly better outcome is acquired, comparable to the outcome got through FBP. The conduct of the distinctive strategies can be graphically assessed where the inclining profile of the reconstructed images and of the first one is compared. Likewise, for this situation, the great nature of the DFM with zero cushioning and cubic interpolation in the Fourier area is affirmed [18].
A long way from the objective of having completely secured the subject, the paper has given an outline of the primary points of Fourier reconstruction strategies. Various executions have been portrayed, and some essential perspectives have been pointed out. Points like iterative Fourier-based algorithms have been recently touched, and others like 3D Fourier reconstruction have been left for encouraging distributions [19].
The consequences of the performed re-enactments have been broken down subjectively and quantitatively, demonstrating that immediate Fourier reconstruction strategies are a substantial contrasting option to the usually utilized FBP algorithm with a surprising decrease in computation time [20].
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CW is a program for learning and practicing Morse Code (CW), written in the Ruby language.
CW stands for Continuous-Wave and refers to a fixed unmodulated frequency. Back in the early days of telegraphy when morse code was the only effective means of long-distance wireless communication, the term CW became synonymous with morse telegraphy - since morse generation consisted of switching a continuous wave on or off with a morse key. The name stuck and is still in use today.
Whilst other forms of communication have proliferated and rendered CW unused in the commercial communications domains, much interest remains in the field of Amateur Radio, whereby many keen amateurs spend many hours attaining the skill of communication by the key. Indeed CW contests are as popular as they ever were, and pit operators against each other seaking to make the most contacts within a set time. Some of these contests involve very low-power transmissions (QRP) which CW is particularly well suited to. Another exotic use of CW is for Earth-Moon-Earth transmissions (EME) where high-frequency CW signals are bounced off the moon prior to being received in some far-distant location.
CW was born out of the desire to make it easier to learn and develop the skill, by utilizing the power of computer software to help in this quest.
CW can be useful right from the very beginning of the journey to learn the code, by generating and learning to copy a few letters of the alphabet, and learning to copy words composed of those letters.
CW can read books (and keep a bookmark of where you are), read RSS feeds (your daily quotation for instance), common phrases, QSO codes etc, in addition to generating random words, letters, and numbers that possibly match some required pattern (i.e. four letter words_beginning_with 'v', or words containing 'ion').
CW also allows for real-time progress marking by indicating correct and incorrect characters and words copied in real-time. A follow mode also exists which prints the output just after it has been played, for `copyless' practice and sound recognition. A further mode called reveal mode displays the words or phrase only after the whole pattern has been played for word recognition and comprehension practice.
CW can also be useful for learning to copy via touch-typing rather than via pencil, which - once you can touch-type - can be done at higher rates with less effort. There may be the added value of learning to touch-type at the same time!
CW can speak winkeyer protocol, and can control a winkeyer-equipped cw keyer in tx mode (t.b.a - currently being tested). This means CW can be used in place of a key (or along-side a key) during contests, or for more conventional QSOs, and general rag-chewing. tx mode provides the ability to setup macros to ease the repetition of sending callsigns etc. When not transmitting rx mode is available for copying the returned code, and includes a capture mode for quickly capturing important information for later use (possibly within macros), and for record-keeping.
CW was initially written for my own use, but having found it useful I have decided to Open Source the software, and hope that others will benefit from it. It could be used by novice operators learning their first few letters, or more advanced practitioners readying themselves for participation in their first World-Wide CW Contest.
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Ahmad Tejan Kabbah (16 de febrero de 1932 - 13 de marzo de 2014) fue el presidente de Sierra Leona (1996-1997, 1998-2007). Trabajó para el Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Desarrollo (NPUD), y regresó a Sierra Leona en 1992. Fue elegido Presidente en 1996. La mayor parte del tiempo de su mandato estuvo marcado con una sangrienta guerra civil con el Frente Revolucionario Unido conducido por Foday Sankoh, el cual estuvo envuelto en el golpe de Estado realizado por los mil que duró desde mayo de 1997 a marzo de 1998. Pronto estuvo de regreso en el poder después de la intervención militar de la Comunidad Económica de los Estados de África Occidental (ECOWAS, por su sigla en inglés). En otra etapa de la guerra civil se vieron involucradas las Naciones Unidas y el Reino Unido durante 2000. Finalmente, la guerra terminó oficialmente en los primeros meses de 2002, y Kabbah consiguió ganar otras elecciones presidenciales una año más tarde.

Antecedentes

Juventud y Educación
Alhaji Ahmad Tejan Kabbah nació el 16 de febrero de 1932 en Pendembu, Sierra Leona. Kabbah era de etnia mandinga y un devoto musulmán. Su madre también era musulmana y miembro del grupo étnico mende de la familia Coomber. Recibió sus estudios en la escuela San Eduardo en Freetown. Licenciado en Economía en la Universidad de Aberystwyth, Gales. Más tarde, en 1969, estudió derecho.

Carrera

Primera Presidencia
Kabbah fue visto como un compromiso cuando fue candidato propuesto por el Mende dominado por el Partido Popular de Sierra Leona (SLPP) como su candidato presidencial en 1996. El SLPP ganó el voto legislativo mayoritariamente en el Sur y la Provincia Oriental del país, que se dividieron los votos con el UNPP en la zona occidental y que perdieron en la Provincia del Norte. El 29 de marzo de 1996, Alhaji Ahmad Tejan Kabbah fue juramentado como Presidente de Sierra Leona. Guiado por su filosofía de "inclusión política" señaló que el gobierno más amplio en la historia del país, basándose en todos los partidos políticos representados en el Parlamento, y "tecnócratas" de la sociedad civil. Un partido de minoría no aceptó su oferta de un puesto en el gabinete.

Uno de los principales objetivos que hizo el presidente fue poner fin a la guerra contra los rebeldes que, en cuatro años, ya había reclamado cientos de vidas inocentes, miles de otros impulsados en la condición de refugiado, y arruinó la economía del país. En noviembre de 1996, en Abiyán, en Costa de Marfil, que firmó un acuerdo de paz con el líder rebelde, el excabo Foday Sankoh del Frente Revolucionario Unido (FRU).

Los rebeldes no cumplieron con el Acuerdo, reanudó las hostilidades, y más tarde perpetrados contra el pueblo de Sierra Leona, lo que ha sido descrito como uno de los conflictos internos más brutal del mundo.

Golpe de Estado
En 1996, un intento de golpe con la participación de Johnny Paul Koroma y otros oficiales jóvenes del Ejército de Sierra Leona no tuvo éxito, pero sirvió como aviso de que el control de Kabbah sobre los funcionarios militares y del gobierno en Freetown se estaba debilitando.

En mayo de 1997, un golpe militar obligó al presidente a huir al exilio en la vecina Guinea. Dicho golpe fue liderado por el Consejo Revolucionario de las Fuerzas Armadas, y Koroma fue liberado y puesto al frente del Estado. El Gobierno de Kabbah fue restablecido nueve meses después de que la junta militar de los rebeldes fuera retirada por las tropas de la Comunidad Económica de Estados de África Occidental (CEDEAO), bajo el mando de fuerzas de defensa civil y militar, en particular el Kamajors dirigido por Samuel Hinga Norman.

En febrero de 1998, envió a sus tropas para evitar el contubernio de la junta militar y los rebeldes de Johnny Paul Koroma y Sam Bockarie, conocido como Maskita. Sin embargo, los rebeldes eran obstinados y persistentes y continuaron con su intento de derribar al gobierno de Kabbah, a pesar de la firma de numerosos acuerdos de paz entre el gobierno y Sankho.

Una vez más, en búsqueda de la paz, el presidente Kabbah firmó el Acuerdo de Paz de Lomé con el líder de los rebeldes del RUF, Foday Sankoh, el 7 de julio de 1999. A pesar de reiteradas violaciones por el FRU, el documento, conocido como el Acuerdo de Paz de Lomé, sigue siendo la piedra angular de la paz sostenible, la seguridad, la justicia y la reconciliación nacional en Sierra Leona. El 18 de enero de 2002, en una ceremonia para conmemorar la conclusión del desarme y la desmovilización de los excombatientes, bajo los auspicios de la Misión de las Naciones Unidas en Sierra Leona (UNAMSIL), declaró que la guerra había terminado.

Acabada ya la guerra civil, se celebraron  elecciones presidenciales en 2002 fueron, si bien Tejan Kabbah ganó con el apoyo del 70% del electorado, Ernest Bai Koroma llegó en un segundo lugar con 22% de los votos.

Segundo Mandato
Como el primer líder tras la guerra civil, la tarea principal Kabbah fue desarmar a las distintas partes involucradas en la guerra y construir la unidad del país. La revista Time ha denominado Kabbah un "diamante en bruto" por su éxito como el primer civil elegido gobernante de Sierra Leona en 34 años y su papel en el final de lo que se convirtió en un conflicto de una década larga desde 1992 hasta 2000. A pesar de que él mismo no era considerado corrupto, Kabbah ha sido acusado de incapacidad para hacer frente a los funcionarios corruptos en su gobierno muchos de los cuales se dice que están aprovechando el comercio de diamantes. Kabbah ha luchado con este problema e invitó a los británicos para ayudar a crear una comisión contra la corrupción.

Kabbah dejó el cargo en septiembre de 2007 al final de su segundo mandato de 5 años. Constitucionalmente, no puede presentarse para la reelección. Su vicepresidente, Solomon Berewa, se postuló como candidato oficialista para suceder al presidente, pero fue derrotado por el candidato de la oposición Ernest Bai Koroma, del APC.

Kabbah fue la cabeza de la Commonwealth misión de observadores para la elección de diciembre de 2007 de Kenia, así como el jefe de la Unión Africana misión de observadores para la elección de Zimbabue marzo de 2008.

Referencias

Enlaces externos

 Biografía en español de CIDOB

Políticos de Sierra Leona del siglo XX
Presidentes de Sierra Leona
Alumnado de la Universidad de Aberystwyth
Activistas musulmanes
Musulmanes de Sierra Leona

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Home/Government and politics/DeSantis Vetoes A 'Big Hit' To Health Care Budget
DeSantis Vetoes A 'Big Hit' To Health Care Budget
By Christine Sexton - News Service of Florida
June 30, 2020	Government and politics
TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed more than $140.5 million in health care spending from the state's new budget Monday as he brought the spending plan in line with reduced revenues stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.
In trying to balance the 2020-2021 budget, which takes effect Wednesday, DeSantis vetoed scores of health care-related projects but also cut into what is known as the "base budget," which includes programs funded with recurring dollars.
"We took a big hit," Senate Health and Human Services Appropriations Chairman Aaron Bean, R-Fernandina Beach, said. "But I get it because we are the largest silo (part of the budget)."
Spending on health and human services accounted for about 40 percent of the $93.2 billion budget that lawmakers passed in March, as COVID-19 began to cause major economic damage in the state. DeSantis issued $1 billion in vetoes Monday and signed a $92.2 billion budget.
As part of their plan, lawmakers agreed to increase by $30.2 million funding for the "iBudget" program, which provides services to help people with developmental and intellectual disabilities live at home. The governor approved that funding.
But DeSantis eliminated $58.4 million that lawmakers included to increase the wages of people who provide services, such as adult day training, to iBudget beneficiaries.
"That one hurt the most," Bean said. "These people who are making $9 an hour are taking care of our most vulnerable citizens. We all knew it was coming. Does that make it any less painful? No. However, I understand because of the times we are in."
In a prepared statement, Florida Developmental Disabilities Council Executive Director Valerie Breen thanked DeSantis for keeping intact the additional $30.2 million, which will go to increasing the number of people who can participate in the iBudget program.
"The decision to support thousands of our most vulnerable citizens is not taken lightly in these unprecedented times," Breen said. "Although the (Developmental Disabilities) Council is disappointed that pay increases were vetoed for critical personal support staff, a lifeline for health and safety for those living at home, we are grateful that the governor and his staff kept APD (the state Agency for Persons with Disabilities) whole."
Agency for Persons with Disabilities spokeswoman Melanie Etters said the agency was reviewing the governor's vetoes and had no comment.
DeSantis also vetoed another $38.4 million that would have been used to increase Medicaid rates for providers who care for people with disabilities in institutions. The additional funding was targeted to providers that care for people with severe maladaptive behaviors.
DeSantis, meanwhile, approved increased funding that lawmakers targeted to nursing homes in the coming year. Nursing homes will get a $74.8 million bump in their Medicaid rates between state and federal funding.
Overall, DeSantis stressed during a news conference Monday that the vetoes did not reflect the merits of projects or programs. Indeed, DeSantis said he vetoed $550 million in items that he had included in his own proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
"We were operating under a certain set of assumptions. The Legislature was as well. As the reality changes (with the pandemic), I think we all have to recognize that none of us are going to get everything that we want. So, I thought it was important that I was stepping up to the plate on that as well," the governor said.
That's not to say everything he proposed was eliminated.
DeSantis spared from the veto pen a $10.3 million appropriation for the state to hire a contractor to help create a program to import cheaper prescription drugs from Canada. He also spared from a veto a $3.2 million appropriation for a Medicaid management information system that Agency for Health Care Administration Secretary Mary Mayhew requested.
Meanwhile, of the $140.5 million in health care spending that was vetoed, roughly $44 million came from what are known as "special projects."
Some of the special projects that got eliminated included $3 million for Calhoun Liberty Hospital in rural Northwest Florida; $3.5 million for Nova Southeastern University to provide primary health care to veterans; $4 million for the Miami Center for Mental Health and Recovery; and $2 million for Florida International University targeted STEM Initiatives.
Bean said he spent the majority of Monday on the phone.
"I've been calling people all day and telling them where we are and in most instances that their community project didn't make the final cut," Bean said. "We will fight again for almost all of the above next year. We'll just do it again."
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Outbreak of Swine Flu, Poor Journalism Hits Bangladesh
In my Google News, I caught today that a Bangladeshi Internet publication is reporting that there are 50,000 cases of swine flu that have developed in the last few weeks. There is just one major problem with this story. As far as I can tell, we don't actually know if Bangladesh has been hit by 50,000 cases of swine flu in recent weeks based on the reporting:
A Closer Look: What We CAN Learn From the Indian Elections
2009, May 27 - 1:33am — dr anonymous
By: dr anonymous on 27 May 2009
As I have noted before (1,2), I am skeptical of broad pronouncements of the meaning of a national election in India within 24 hours of their occurrance.
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Why I Don't Rely On Things Written After 1980
I'm exaggerating for effect, but it drives me completely f"£king mad how many concepts have been virtually erased from popular discourse even though they're right there in front of me. For example, I can't believe some of the stuff I've been grappling towards for years on this blog has been extensively theorised before and I didn't know until just now. It feels like when I read Lenin on imperialism for the first time or any number of other works before the triumph of the memory warp that is neoliberalism.
What We (Don't) Learn About 'Indians' From The Indian Election
2009, May 16 - 7:16pm — dr anonymous
Call me bitter because my own prognostication was off, but as I mentioned in the post where I attempted to test my own sense of general trends in Indian politics against my ability to predict election results, I find rapid post mortems from the very institutions and people who failed to accurately predict the elections both puzzling and structurally insidious. Setting aside the comments that are deliberately designed to further political ambitions (i.
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Tough search for Sri Lanka truths
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The past few months have been one of the most challenging times to report from Sri Lanka, but this has never been a particularly easy war to cover.
The Tamil Tigers have now been pushed into a tiny corner of the country. But they have always ruled any areas under their control with an iron hand.
Dissent has never been accepted - and many Tamil critics of the LTTE have been murdered over the years.
How Jeremy Page was barred from reporting Tamil Tiger conflict
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"The Sri Lankan immigration officer's eyes narrowed as she swiped my passport at the international airport in Colombo last week. "Come this way," she said, leading me into a side room, where a colleague typed my details into a computer.
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Tamil editor arrested in Colombo
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Плейстоанакт (, Pleistoanax; * 470 пр.н.е.; † 408 пр.н.е.) от династията на Агидите е цар на Спарта през 458 – 445 пр.н.е. и 426 – 408 пр.н.е.

Той е син на Павзаний, прочут военачалник през Персийските войни, и става цар през 458 пр.н.е. след цар Плейстарх. Понеже Плейстоанакт е още млад, регент е неговият чичо Никомед. През 457 пр.н.е. Никомед води Лакедемон против Фокия и я побеждава. През 445 пр.н.е., когато Перикъл води поход против Евбея, Плейстоанакт нахлува в Атика и я опустошава. Понеже е още млад, ефорите му определят за придружител Клеандрид. Когато те прекратяват експедицията, те са обвинени, че са подкупени от Перикъл. Клеандрид е осъден на смърт и Плейстоанакт получава неплатима глоба. Затова той отива в Аркадия в изгнание. Деветнадесет години той живее в Светилището на Зевс на планината Ликаион. Неговият млад син Павзаний II е цар през това време.

Заради едно предсказание на Делфийския оракул Плейстоанакт се връща през Пелопонеската война 426 пр.н.е. в Спарта и поема отново царското управление. Спартанците се съмняват в него и го следят. Затова той сключва през 421 пр.н.е. мирен договор с Атина, т.н. Никиев мир. След неговата смърт през 408 пр.н.е. на трона го последва отново неговият син Павзаний II.

Източници
 Диодор, Bibliothéke historiké, 13, 75
 Павзаний, Reisen in Griechenland, 1, 13, 1; 3, 5, 1.
 Плутарх, Perikles, 22. (en.)
 Плутарх, Nikias, 28. (en.)
 Плутарх, Apophthegmata Laconica (en.)
 Тукидид, Geschichte des Peloponnesischen Krieges, 1, 107; 1, 114; 2, 21; 3, 26; 5, 16; 5, 19; 5, 24; 5, 33; 5, 75.

Спартански царе


This book, which the Friday Morning Bookclub read is the story of two brothers, born to an Indian nun. Can you name the book?
Thank you Jeanie and Betty Jo! Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese is the story of Marion and Shiva Stone, twin brothers born of a secret union between an Indian nun and a British surgeon. A wonderful read!
All answers and comments are welcomed. Check our complete book list for clues!
Cutting for Stone! Loved that book!
Thank you Jeanie! Cutting For Stone is correct!


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Mahasena or Mahāsena may refer to:
Mahasena, a name for Murugan, Hindu god of war
Mahasena of Anuradhapura, a historical king of Sri Lanka who ruled from 275 to 301 CE.
Mahasena, a legendary king of the Kataragama region in Sri Lanka said to have ruled during the 6th century BCE.
Mahasena-gupta, a ruler of the Later Gupta dynasty in India
Mahasena (genus), a genus of bagworm moth
Chaophraya Mahasena, a Thai noble title
Mahasena, the former HMCS Orkney, a ship of the Royal Ceylon Navy

See also
Mahasen (disambiguation)


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Nov 13 - Dec 9, 2018
Recommended for ages 14 and up.
By and starring Mary Lynn Owen
Directed by David de Vries
In the wee hours, a woman bakes bread, determined that her mother's incomprehensible recipe will finally work. But something is different about this night. The ingredients of time and memory keep interfering, and the bread-baking process – the kneading, rising, shaping, and baking, all in real time – becomes a journey into the unpredictability of, well, just about everything. What can you do when life doesn't go according to the recipe? Knead is written and performed by Atlanta favorite and Suzi Bass Award-winner, Mary Lynn Owen. Owen, the granddaughter of Cuban immigrants on her Mother's side, mixes the ingredients of her life – love, loss, and Cuban food – into a night that rises and falls with loaves that somehow end up in the oven. Just like life – who knows how it will turn out? Originally developed as a project from the 3rd Reiser Atlanta Artists Lab and a semi-finalist for the 2017 O'Neill National Playwright's Conference.
Will-call tickets will be available at the box office desk in the Hertz lobby.
Accessibility features available
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The Alliance Theatre's Hertz Stage is a modern, 200-seat Black Box theatre. This versatile facility accommodates a number of distinct stage layouts.
A profoundly affecting experience.
Wendell Brock, Atlanta Journal Constitution Theatre Critic
It's a play that's comfortable with its sense of quiet intimacy, with its sense of a shared, lived moment of storytelling.
Andrew Alexander, ArtsATL Theatre Critic
An exceptional show which draws you in from the start.
Robert Heller, Atlanta Arts Scene Theatre Critic
Ms. Owen has the audience in the palm of her hand... you will have an uplifting experience.
Manning Harris, Atlanta INtown Theatre Critic
Mary Lynn Owen (Herself) is an Atlanta-based theatre artist with a career spanning nearly 40 years. She returns to the Alliance Theatre after last appearing as Bubbie in Crossing Delancey. Suzi Award winner for Wit (Aurora Theatre) and The Little Foxes (Theatre in the Square). Other theater: The Glass Menagerie (Georgia Shakespeare Festival); Six Degrees of Separation, Kimberly Akimbo (Actor's Express); Elliot, A Soldier's Fugue, Medea (Alliance Theatre); Dividing the Estate (Theatrical Outfit); The Clean House, Third (Horizon Theatre); The Last Night of Ballyhoo (Georgia Ensemble Theatre); Revolt. She Said. Revolt Again (Seven Stages), and numerous productions at Theatre Emory where, since 2002 she has been a faculty member of the University's Theatre Studies Department. Knead, her first play, a recipient of the Alliance Theatre's Reiser Artists Lab Award, was also selected as a semi-finalist for the 2017 O'Neill National Playwright's Conference. Mary Lynn's writing residencies include Cottages at Hedgebrook in Puget Sound, WA, and The Hambidge Center in Rabun Gap, GA. She is married to actor, Rob Cleveland, mom to beautiful twins, Andrew and Eloisa, and a proud member of Actor's Equity Association. marylynnowen.com
Mary Lynn Owen
David de Vries (Director) returns to the Alliance after directing Pancakes! Pancakes! in the Hertz in 2016. He is a three-time Suzi Award nominee in directing, and a winner for his production of I'm Not Rappaport at Aurora. Other directing credits include Smart People (True Colors) Red, Storefront Church, Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All For You (Theatrical Outfit), Collected Stories (Jewish Theatre of the South), The Glass Menagerie (Gainesville Theatre Alliance), Of Mice and Men (Theatre in the Square) and Sight Unseen (Alliance Theatre). As a narrator, David recently recorded a series of works by Joseph Campbell, several of the novels of Leon Uris, and a number of military histories, including Pandora's Box, by Jörn Leonhard. As an actor, he has been seen for the last 5 years as Ebenezer Scrooge in the Alliance's A Christmas Carol and can be seen again in Sky TV's hit show Living The Dream as Herman Bloch.
David de Vries
April Andrew (Costume Designer) is a freelance costume designer and the Assistant Costume Shop Manager at the Alliance Theatre. She received her M.F.A. in Costume Design/Technology from the University of South Carolina before joining the Alliance staff as a Design Assistant in 2014. She enjoys freelance costume production and design work around Atlanta with recent local design credits including Slur (Alliance Theatre), A Brief History of Fire, Freedom Over Me (Alliance Theatre Teen Ensemble), Seuss at the Symphony, The Plundering Pirates of Symphony Hall (ASO), Bye Bye Birdie, Macbeth (The Walker School). Upcoming projects include Disaster! (The Walker School), An Octoroon (Actor's Express), Much Ado About Nothing (Oglethorpe University) and Gimme Please! (Alliance Theatre for The Very Young).
April Andrew Carswell
Ann Beyersdorfer (Scenic Designer) is a NYC-based visual storyteller. Select set design: Afterglow, My Name's Not Indian Joe (Davenport Theater, Off-Broadway), A Real Boy (59E59, Off-Broadway), Jonah and Otto, Trial Of An American President (Theatre Row, Off-Broadway),The Night Alive (Guild Hall, NY), The Dodgers (Hudson Theater, LA). Select associate set design: Jitney (Broadway, Tony Award nom. for Set Design), Phish Nye Concert '16/'17 (Madison Square Garden), The Children (Broadway), Anastasia (First National Tour & EU Productions), Samson Et Dalila (The Metropolitan Opera). Ann is a Live Design/LDI 30 Under 30 nominee for working professionals in live production, a New York Innovative Theater Award 2x Nominee for Best Set Design, and a United Solo Festival Award Winner for Best Set Design. Syracuse Alum & proud member of USA 829. www.annbeyersdorfer.com
Ann Beyersdorfer
Scenic Designer
Joseph A. Futral (Lighting Designer) is excited to once again work with this fantastically talented Alliance team to help bring some amazing work to the stage for your enjoyment. Past shows for the Alliance include lighting for Crossing Delancey, The Magic Negro, and Courtenay's Cabaret. During his 30 years of lighting and production, credits include lighting for Kenny Leon's True Colors Theatre, Theatrical Outfit, Aurora Theatre, Moving in the Spirit, Saiah International, Horizon Theatre, Great Lakes Theatre Festival, Jomandi Theatre, Blake Beckham and Lucky Penny, Ballethnic Dance, Lee Harper, Room to Move, Charleston Ballet, Augusta Ballet, Martha Clarke, and events for Amherst College, Yale University, Saab, and Buick. Production manager credits include Gallim Dance, Vail Dance Festival, Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, American Dance Festival, Pilobolus, Fred Garbo's Inflatable Theatre Company, and Ohio Ballet; lighting supervisor for Jose Limon Dance, and Dance Theatre of Harlem. He serves on the board of directors for Full Radius Dance in Atlanta.
Joseph A. Futral
lark hackshaw (Stage Manager, Oct 12 – Nov 25) Although lark has celebrated her 28th year of stage managing at the Tony Award-winning Alliance Theatre, she has worked for many regional theatres across the United States (Indiana Repertory, MetroStage, Cleveland Playhouse, San Jose Rep, Arizona Theatre Co., Maltz Jupiter, Trinity Repertory, Arena Stage, MUNY, North Carolina Black Rep) and has taken out several major tours. Her favorite shows include Broadway's Stick Fly, Holler If Ya Hear Me, Blackberry Daze, Anne & Emmett, Proof, Smart People, Black Nativity (2014 -2017), Kandi Burruss' A Mother's Love, Maurice Hines Is Tappin' Through Life, The Tall Girls, The Geller Girls, 'da Kink In My Hair, Bring It On: The Musical, Zorro: The Musical, The Nacirema Society, Broke, Sheddin', Duke Ellington's Sophisticated Ladies, Topdog/Underdog, Good People and Wit. lark is a long time Line Producer/Executive Assistant for Winston-Salem's National Black Theatre Festival.
lark hackshaw
Mary Lynn Owen (Playwright) is an Atlanta-based theatre artist with a career spanning nearly 40 years. She returns to the Alliance Theatre after last appearing as Bubbie in Crossing Delancey. Suzi Award winner for Wit (Aurora Theatre) and The Little Foxes (Theatre in the Square). Other theater: The Glass Menagerie (Georgia Shakespeare Festival); Six Degrees of Separation, Kimberly Akimbo (Actor's Express); Elliot, A Soldier's Fugue, Medea (Alliance Theatre); Dividing the Estate (Theatrical Outfit); The Clean House, Third (Horizon Theatre); The Last Night of Ballyhoo (Georgia Ensemble Theatre); Revolt. She Said. Revolt Again (Seven Stages), and numerous productions at Theatre Emory where, since 2002 she has been a faculty member of the University's Theatre Studies Department. Knead, her first play, a recipient of the Alliance Theatre's Reiser Artists Lab Award, was also selected as a semi-finalist for the 2017 O'Neill National Playwright's Conference. Mary Lynn's writing residencies include Cottages at Hedgebrook in Puget Sound, WA, and The Hambidge Center in Rabun Gap, GA. She is married to actor, Rob Cleveland, mom to beautiful twins, Andrew and Eloisa, and a proud member of Actor's Equity Association. marylynnowen.com
Kendall Simpson (Sound Designer) Regional: Alliance: Sheltered (dir. Kimberly Senior), The Temple Bombing (dir. Jimmy Maize), Steel Magnolias (dir. Judith Ivey), In Love and Warcraft (dir. Laura Kepley), Warrior Class (dir. Eric Ting), The Whipping Man (dir. Alex Greenfild), Bike America (dir. Moritz von Stuelpnagel), Apples and Oranges –World Premiere (A. Uhry/dir. Lynne Meadow), I Just Stopped By To See The Man (dir. Ron Parson), Broke (dir. Jason Loweth), False Creeds (dir. Wendy Goldberg), Eurydice (dir. R. Garner). Georgia Shakespeare: As You Like It, Hamlet, Much Ado About Nothing, Love's Labour's Lost, Metamorphoses, The Tempest, A Winter's Tale, Romeo and Juliet, Antigone – musical (R. Garner/K. Simpson). Dance: Papillon (Atlanta Symphony Orchestra), Path, Island, We the Living, Inside the Crevice, Carnival Mask (Emory Dance). Film/Video: Zelda (Sesame Street), Under the Boardwalk (Georgia Aquarium), The Promotion, Twin Set, The Voicemaker, The Etiquette Man, The Initiate. Commissions—Southern Progression (Chamber Music America), Within Reach (Dekalb Symphony Orchestra), Island (Vega Quartet). Music Director Dance Department at Emory University.
Kendall Simpson


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Case Studies – Infrastructure
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Godalming station upgrade for Network Rail
By Richard Pike on August 2, 2016 in Case Studies – Infrastructure
Godalming Station is a Heritage Listed Building built in 1859 that was due to be upgraded. To protect both the contractor, Osborne, and the local residents from noise complaints SRL installed two noise monitors, one at the nearest residential dwelling and one at the nearby care home. The monitors were connected to an online web […]
Noise at Work
In 1989 the Noise at Work Regulations was introduced. These regulations impose tighter limits on noise exposure to reduce the risk of noise-induced deafness of employees and place more emphasis on the need to take action to reduce exposure levels.
Garden Bridge
By Richard Pike on July 19, 2016 in Case Studies – Infrastructure
The Garden Bridge is a new footbridge that will span the River Thames, from Temple underground station on the Embankment to the South Bank. The bridge will house a new 'park' and gardens for central London. Footpaths will weave through the garden, creating a new pedestrian route which will be free and open to all […]
London Crossrail Monitoring
By Richard Pike on October 1, 2013 in Case Studies – Infrastructure
The Crossrail project will run 118 km from Maidenhead and Heathrow in the west, through new twin-bore 21 km tunnels under central London to Shenfield and Abbey Wood in the east. It will bring an additional 1.5 million people within 45 minutes commuting distance of London's key business districts.
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A raging tornado was not enough to stop this guy from playing Fortnite
By Shaun Prescott 17 April 2018
There are more important bases to be built.
A tornado tore through North Carolina yesterday, leading to a state of emergency, widespread power outages, and plenty of property damage to the town Greensboro. But it also caused a dedicated Fortnite player to forfeit their game early.
"I was sitting at home and I was playing Fortnite, and all of the sudden I hear a bunch of noise," Fortnite player Anton Williams told WXII 12 News. "I looked out the window and I started seeing the roof come off the houses in front of me, but I sat back down because I only had a couple more people left in my game, you know, I was going to try to finish my game."
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Williams wasn't going to let a victory royale get in the way of safety, though. "But then it started to get worse, I started to see power lines coming down, so I told my sister and nephew to come into the bathroom."
Asked what was going through his mind as he waited out the storm in his bathroom, Williams said: "honestly, I was just thinking about the game, but I was [also] hoping everybody was OK around me."
You can check out the video above. And remember kids, if catastrophe is a-brewing outside, you don't even need to shut your PC down properly: just run to safety.
Shaun is PC Gamer's Australian editor and news writer. He mostly plays platformers and RPGs, and keeps a close eye on anything of particular interest to antipodean audiences. He (rather obsessively) tracks the movements of the Doom modding community, too.