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Buy & Tell: Retailers Reveal Their Wish Lists for JCK
May 9, 2015 by JCK Magazine
Wondering what to look for at JCK? Let these Vegas-bound retailers be your guides.
Attendees heading to this year's JCK Las Vegas are feeling pretty good. With the economy on better footing, gas prices and unemployment rates down, and jewelry sales moving along at a healthy clip, buyers who spoke to JCK prior to the show say they have high hopes for the remainder of the year and beyond.
Official forecasts underscore their mood: Personal consumption expenditure on jewelry and watches is expected to reach $102 billion by 2020, marking 4 percent year-over-year growth from 2013, according to a study by industry consultant Diamond Shades. The growth in sales is already being realized by many, according to JCK's informal poll of retailers.
"I think we feel way better about the industry than we thought we would five years ago," says John Henne, president of Henne Jewelers, in Pittsburgh. "We've seen a nice, steady growth since that time, and we're seeing growth potential."
Hello Yellow (and Rose)
18k yellow gold earrings with 1.52 cts. t.w. round diamonds; $6,900; Jack Kelége, Sherman Oaks, Calif.; 877-6-KELEGE; jackkelege.com
In Las Vegas, Henne plans to meet with existing vendors, place reorders, and walk the aisles on the lookout for new trends. He's seeing a movement toward thin, light rings and earrings with openwork—all in an effort to keep prices down and still get the big-jewelry look. These days, the average ticket at his store ranges between $500 and $2,000.
Yellow gold and rose gold are gaining traction, according to Henne. "White is still dominant," he says. "People view it as a classic, and generally diamonds look better in white, but it's nice to see diversity."
Henne says foot traffic is down, but shoppers are more focused, echoing a Google/Ipsos/Luxury Shoppers in America study that reports almost 80 percent of fine jewelry consumers conduct their research online before heading to a brick-and-mortar store to complete the transaction. "We may have fewer people, he says, "but those people are really here to buy."
Necklace in 18k yellow gold with 199.05 cts. t.w. citrine, flourite, and amethyst; $19,000; Vtse, Pasadena, Calif.; 626-577-9288
At Biondi Diamond Jewelers in Aurora, Colo., optimism is equally high. Co-owner Michelle Biondi recently purchased a 6,000-square-foot store that houses two master jewelers. The business specializes in custom one-of-a-kind pieces along with big names like Hearts On Fire, Simon G., and Dora International.
Biondi attends the JCK show not only to nurture relationships with brands but also to scout new ones. "If we pick up one or two vendors, we feel like we've accomplished a lot," she says.
White gold, palladium, and round diamonds are her bread and butter, at price points ranging from $5,000 to $8,000, but Biondi believes rose and yellow gold are gaining traction. Women in their 50s, in particular, she says, gravitate to yellow.
Transcendental Tourmaline ring in 14k yellow and white gold; $648; Lulu Designs, Sausalito, Calif.; 415-729-9570; luludesignsjewelry.com
Karen Basta, co-owner of Los Angeles' Ricardo Basta Fine Jewelry, is heading to the show with millennial shoppers in mind; she describes them as a group that gravitates toward tradition with a twist. "We bring back a lot of edgy color," she says, adding that customers are asking for it in the bridal category. "Color isn't limited to one kind of stone. One customer wanted a real pale lavender with an icy blue cast, and we found him a color-change sapphire. He was so jazzed because it made [the engagement ring] unique."
Deep blue sapphires, of course, are a perennial best seller, Basta says. As for design, halos still rule but that won't prevent her from looking for "the unusual, exotic" take on traditional bridal designs.
Gemma collection earrings in 18k yellow gold with 52.45 cts. t.w. sapphires and 0.22 ct. t.w. diamonds; $8,470; Lauren K, NYC; 212-719-2067; laurenk.com
Other retailers, however, are more measured. Coming off a robust February that followed a particularly difficult January, Bruce Arnold, owner of Arnold's Fine Jewelry in Pasadena, Calif., says he will remain conservative with his open-to-buy. Having traveled to the JCK show every year for the last 17 years, he makes appointments with "the regulars," then wanders and keeps his eyes open.
In Arnold's bridal business, he is beginning to see a rise in sales of yellow and rose gold. "White is still the monster, and there's nothing that has taken its place," he says. He has also observed more female self-purchases, particularly colored stones with average ticket prices between $350 and $500.
Evangeline classic diamond halo with split shank engagement ring in 14k yellow gold; $2,539; ArtCarved, NYC; 800-221-3232; artcarvedbridal.com
This increased spending is a trend the luxury market is seeing across the board. In the United States, sales of personal luxury goods rose 5 percent in 2014 to $73 billion, according to management consulting firm Bain & Co.
The industry has been "looking good in the last 12 months," Arnold says. "We're okay. We're not exploding. And we're not puttering along."
Many business owners can't explain the extreme surges or declines they're seeing. For Aaron Peñaloza, president of C. Aaron Peñaloza Jewelers in San Antonio, 2014 was a roller-coaster year. Sales were ahead 20 percent for about half the year, followed by a few months of stagnation; the year ended on a "very good" note, the retailer says. "We made it, but it was crazy."
Cocktail rings and earrings with Swarovski crystals in antique silver and 18k gold; $380 each; Minetani at LUXE Intelligence, NYC; 212-398-9700; minetanikorea.com
San Antonio, he adds, is economically sound, riding a wave of investment dollars that have poured into South Texas in recent years. Nevertheless, money is sitting in the bank. Customers who once bought at the $5,000–$10,000 price points are now seeking pieces in the $1,000–$3,000 range. "We're relatively optimistic if the jobs situation [remains consistent]," he says. "That seems to be, more than anything else, what affects consumer optimism."
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An abundance of inventory might be causing some retailers to shop cautiously. "There's a lot more product than customers buy," says Darryl Kulwin, owner of T-Bird Jewels in Las Vegas. Nevertheless, Kulwin plans to head to the show for new product. "Between 20 and 30 percent of the inventory represents 70 to 80 percent of business," he explains. "It's the same thing with watch companies. We have to find a strategy that works. The traditional ways have changed dramatically."
18k yellow gold pendant with 1.9 ct. rose-cut blue topaz and 0.08 ct. t.w. diamond pavé; $1,400; Anahita at LUXE Intelligence, NYC, 212-398-9700, anahitajewelry.com
Kulwin will scout "new and exciting things for customers who value style and quality," alternative metals for the men's market, and a way to cater to the growing interest in yellow and rose gold. Not on his Vegas wish list: colored stones.
Several retailers are seeing a renewed willingness among consumers to invest in high-quality product, according to Evan deJonghe, manager at deJonghe Jewelry in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. The sweet spot in price points over the holidays was $600 on small purchases and between $5,000 and $8,000 on more significant purchases, he says.
Part of deJonghe's winning strategy has been educating consumers above and beyond their online research. "When it comes to competing with large-volume diamond sellers, we've really made a strong push to try to show the benefits of buying diamonds from us," he says. "We educate the customer on our point of view, the four Cs, diamond history, and cutting."
Bill Lyddon, co-owner of Wm. MarKen Jewelers in Bloomington, Ill., is searching for cutting-edge, modern styles at affordable price points. His mission is indicative of yet another phenomenon affecting the industry—the blurring of fine jewelry and fashion jewelry. "We have a lot of fashion-conscious customers, but they're not trendy," he says. "They want something that will look good today and tomorrow, nothing that's going to be dated in a few years." Bridal, however, is still the focus of the business, driven by diamonds and the occasional blue sapphire or ruby.
Ring in 18k white gold with 6.38 ct. round mint tourmaline and 1.24 cts. t.w. diamonds; $16,750; Carizza Boutique by Shah Luxury, NYC; 800-222-7424; sales@shahluxe.com; miacarizza.com Rocky diamond band in 18k yellow gold with 0.25 ct. t.w. diamonds; $4,650; Audrius Krulis, NYC; 917-971-3736; audriuskrulis.com
Like others, Wm. MarKen Jewelers' customers appear more willing to invest than in years past. "We've got a nice increase over last year," Lyddon says. "Overall, customers are more at ease and they're willing to spend a little extra if they see what they like. I still think the brick-and-mortar store is the key to their confidence."


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Gay dating apps Grindr, Hornet and Blued recently discussed their efforts to promote PrEP education and HIV testing in a presentation at the International AIDS Conference.
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On-Demand PrEP Effective Among MSM, but High Rates of STIs Observed
Taking pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) "on demand," meaning only around the time of sexual intercourse was effective in preventing HIV infection among men who have sex with men (MSM), Jean-Michel Molina, M.D., of the University of Paris Diderot repor...
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The first large-scale human studies for the development of an anti-HIV vaccine using monoclonal antibodies have just begun enrollment. These are passive immunizations using a laboratory-generated antibody that proved to be highly effective in animal ...
Early HIV Treatment Lowers Transmission Risk by Up to 93%: HPTN 052 Final Results
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Consistent Use of Dapivirine Vaginal Ring Could Offer More Than 75% HIV Protection, New Data Suggests
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Paul Stoffels: A Career Spent Developing HIV Medications and Vaccines
Fred Schaich spoke with Paul Stoffels at this year's International AIDS Conference about his career in HIV drug development and a current trial of three prime-boost HIV vaccines.
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On behalf of IFARA, Fred Schaich spoke with Glenda Gray about country-specific HIV vaccine research presented at this year's International AIDS Conference and the real-world problems that must be overcome.

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Juan fell into company with legendary Christopher Columbus and combed the world. During his future adventures it is said that De Leon searched far and wide for the Fountain of Youth – the mythical water source that turns back the clock for human youth! Apparently De Leon never found it but instead found Florida. De Leon had Drake beat – Nate's Shangri-La exploits never took him anyplace warm.


Paul Dickov reflected on a first-half header that bounced off the post as a turning point for his side in their 3-0 defeat at the Reebok.
Theo Robinson's 19th-minute close shave with the scores goalless could have set the game off on a very different tone, if not prevented a defeat admitted the Doncaster Rovers boss.
"It's a defining moment in the game and if that had gone in then it could have been different," he said.
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Doncaster had shown some improvement of late, rising into mid-table with a run of two wins and two draws in their last five outings.
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16. zračnodesantna brigada (angleško 16th Air Assault Brigade) je elitna zračnodesantna enota oboroženih sil Združenega kraljestva, ki pa je zmožna tudi padalskih operacij. Trenutno je najnovejša in največja brigada v sestavi kopenske vojske Združenega kraljestva.

Zgodovina
Brigada je nastala z združitvijo 5. in 24. zračnoprevozne brigade. Hkrati so ji dodali tudi helikopterski del, ter ji tako omogočili samostojno delovanje.

Organizacija
 poveljstvo
 216. bataljon za zvezo, Kraljevi vezisti
 vod stezosledcev
 Zračnodesantno letalstvo
 3. polk, Zračni korpus Kopenske vojske Združenega kraljestva
 4. polk, Zračni korpus Kopenske vojske Združenega kraljestva
 9. polk, Zračni korpus Kopenske vojske Združenega kraljestva
 Zračnodesantna pehota
 padalski bataljon
 padalski bataljon
 pehotni bataljon
 Artilerijske enote
 7. padalski polk, Kraljeva konjeniška artilerija
 21. zračnoobrambna baterija, Kraljeva artilerija
 Inženirske enote
 9. padalski bataljon, Kraljevi inženirci
 51. poljski bataljon, Kraljevi inženirci
 Oklepno-izvidniške enote
 bataljon, Gospodinjski konjeniški polk
 Logistične enote
 13. zračnodesantni podporni polk, Kraljevi podporni korpus
 7. bataljon, Kraljevi električni in mehanični inženirji
 Sanitetne enote
 13. sanitetni polk za bližnjo podporo
 Vojaška policija
 156. Provost četa
 RAF helikopterska podpora
 Podporna helikopterska enota RAF
 RAF zračni transport
 47. zračnomobilni bataljon

Oprema in oborožitev
Brigada in vse podrejene/dodeljene enote imajo skupaj:
 48 Apache Longbow Attack helikopterjev bo nadomestilo trenutne Lynx mark 9
 24 Lynx z TOW izstrelki
 18 lahkih topov 105 mm
 sistemi Javelin
 minometi
 težki mitraljezi
 Milan protioklepni sistemi
 12 oklepnih izvidniških vozil Scimitar
 Puma helikopterji
 Chinook helikopterji
 55 taktičnih transportnih letal C-130 Herkules

Glej tudi

 1. zračnoprevozna divizija (Združeno kraljestvo)
 seznam zračnodesantnih enot

Zunanje povezave
 Uradna stran brigade (v angleščini)

Zračnodesantne enote
Brigade Britanske kopenske vojske
Vojaške enote, ustanovljene leta 1999

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"Love Letters" to raise funds for Logan Center
Author: Kathleen Joyce
Digger Phelps, former mens basketball coach at the University of Notre Dame, andChicagoactress Susan Hart will co-star inLove Letters,a play by A.R. Gurney, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday (Feb. 24) at Notre Dames Washington Hall.
The performance will raise funds forSouth BendsLoganCenter, which provides resources and opportunities for people with disabilities.
Phelps has been involved with events and fund raising forLogansince his first year at Notre Dame in 1971.He currently works as an analyst for ESPN but has continued his involvement withLogan.
Hart has appeared in the past two Summer Shakespeare productions at Washington Hall.
Love Letters,which debuted on Broadway in 1989, traces the friendship of two people over the course of 50 years and focuses entirely on the two actors reading their correspondence aloud.
Tickets for the play are $10 for students and $20 for adults and are available through Notre DamesLaFortuneStudentCenterbox office or by calling 574-631-8128.
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I've been a vegetarian since I was eight years old. Both my parents eat meat, so my eating habits were my own decision. I've never slipped up and eaten that need-it-now hamburger or anything. Most people learn about this quickly once we become acquainted. People are always stunned to learn, however, that I have a leather jacket and leather shoes or admire a pair of deer antlers. Those people will probably be surprised about today's post.
One of my favorite design elements growing up were the sheep skin rugs my parents kept in their family room. They usually were laid out on the sandstone hearth near the fireplace. I loved their texture and warmth. I would often sit on them or just stroke them. They were so soft, yet slightly scratchy. I adored them. When my grandmother passed away, a single sheep skin rug was left in the same pile of items I pulled my good friend Fred and many of my plants out of. For a long time that sheepskin rug has laid by my side of the bed, creating a cozy place for me to put my feet when I finally drag myself out of bed in the mornings. You can see it peeking out in front of the rightstand here.
You may have noticed in this picture from my lamps post last week I added a couple more!
At work, we spec a lot of Design Within Reach consoles and chairs. If you follow me on instagram you may have even seen some shots from an event DWR through for local designers celebrating the opening of their new Berkeley showroom. As a thank you for spec'ing many of their products, DWR sent our office a gift card for $250. As the most junior staff member of the interiors team, I was the last person who deserved the gift card, but I am lucky to have very kind co-workers! Plus, I live closest to DWR. I went in to the showroom in January to see what I could find. Now, DWR is not cheap. In fact, they are kind of crazy expensive. $250 wouldn't get me any furniture item. But one thing they did have? Sheep skins. Really nice, luxurious sheep skins. I ended up throwing some cash of my own into the mix and getting three new sheepskins for my room. Now wherever I walk, it's soft and cozy!
It really is like walking on a cloud! I placed the softest shaggiest one on my side of the bed, another on the opposite side, and one at the foot of the bed in front of my trunk. I'm a bit of a sucker of symmetry!
You guys, it is SO FLUFFY!! I love it. LOVE it! They make me want to lay on the ground and read a book. Or just pet them. Actually, I just want to rub my face on them. Is that weird? They are much more fluffy and larger than my hand-me-down rug. I was surprised by how soft they were. It's really fantastic. I feel like my room is a little viking-esque now, but I'm okay with that. Warriors are always cool in my book. Plus I like helmets. The viking-decor is a quick little update, but it makes my room feel so cozy this winter. I mean, sure, yesterday it was 73 degrees in the Bay Area, but who doesn't want to snuggle up to some animal fur in that kind of weather? That's right, you want it! Does anyone else have a sheepskin rug they love? Or any non-Madonna-inspired viking gear?


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<input type="text" class="datepicker" value="" />
<input type="text" class="datepicker" value="2011-02-15" />
<input type="text" class="datepicker" value="2011-02-16" />

I need to create an array of dates, exclude blank values and return maximum value. Following code doesn't seem to exclude blank values:
var datelist = [];
$(".datepicker").each(function(i) {
    if (this.value!="") {datelist[i] = this.value;}
});
datelist.sort();
datelist.reverse();
alert(datelist); //,,2011-02-16,2011-02-15
alert(datelist[0]); //undefined

What's the catch?

A: It excludes the empty values. That is why datalist[0] is undefined.
The value with index 0 is empty, hence datelist[0] = this.value; is not executed. The only values set in the array are the ones with keys 2 and 3, making the keys 0, 1 and all >3 undefined.
If the values were included, you would not get undefined but an empty string.
You should not use the index for adding values to the array. push() them:
$(".datepicker").each(function(i) {
    if (this.value!="") {datelist.push(this.value);}
});

That said, a more concise way would be:
var datelist = $('.datepicker[value!=""]').map(function() {
    return this.value;
}).get();

Reference: .map(), .get()

A: Try
$('.datepicker[value!=""]')

A: You can use the .map and $.grep methods to get the array and remove the empty items:
Get all values into an array:
var datelist = $(".datepicker").map(function() { return this.value; }).get();

Remove empty items from the array:
datelist = $.grep(datelist, function(s) { return s.length != 0; });

A: Try changing this portion -
var datelist = [];
$(".datepicker").each(function(i) {
    if (this.value!="") {datelist[i] = this.value;}
});

to this -
var datelist = [];
var index = 0;
$(".datepicker").each(function(i) {
    if ( $(this).val() != "")
    {
        datelist[index++] = $(this).val();
    }
});

A: It's like doing a = []; a[0] = 1; a[2] = 3; - if you skip an index it will be filled with an undefined value. So you could change your code to something like this:
$(".datepicker").each(function() {
    if (this.value != "" || this.value != undefined) {
          datelist[datelist.length] = this.value;
    }
});

A: First, do not use this in each but the second function argument - see http://fixingthesejquery.com/#slide29
Then, append values to the list instead of using an index (remember, you do not create an array element for some values of i!):
if (this.value) {
    datelist.push(this.value);
}

So, the code should be like this:
var dateList = [];
$(".datepicker").each(function(i, elem) {
    if (elem.value) {
        dateList[i] = elem.value;
    }
});
dateList.sort();
dateList.reverse();

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Debra Sweet, the Woman Behind World Can't Wait
When someone tells you she's been an activist her whole life, it's usually hyperbole. But not 56 year-old Debra Sweet.The Brooklyn-based director of World Can't Wait (WCW): Drive Out the Bush Regime got her start in Madison, Wisconsin in the 1960s and her current position is merely the latest stop in more than four decades of activism. Under Sweet's leadership World Can't Wait has protested the Iraq War, exposed the torture of prisoners at Guantanamo and other U.S. prisons, and opposed military recruiters coming to high schools and colleges across the country. They've also blasted creeping theocracy, from anti-abortion zealots screaming outside clinic doors to Teen Mania Ministries' efforts to create what the religious right calls a "pure generation."
WCW doesn't mince words. Terms like "criminal," "immoral," and "treasonous" pepper their literature as they boldly denounce Bush's impeachment-worthy crimes. What's more, while some WCW members support Barack Obama, the group's website makes clear that they don't expect him to fundamentally change American government.
"There is not going to be a savior from the Democratic Party," the site says. "This whole idea of putting our hopes and energies into leaders who tell us to seek common ground with fascists and religious fanatics is proving every day to be a disaster."
Such tough talk has garnered a plethora of supporters to the organization including celebrities like Margaret Cho, Eve Ensler, Viggo Mortenson, Sean Penn, Harold Pinter, Mark Ruffalo, Cindy Sheehan and Alice Walker.
Yet for all this, Sweet is humble and straight-talking, weaving her own story into the larger fabric of resistance. The daughter of middle-class Lutherans who supported civil rights and opposed the Vietnam War, her first foray into politics was through a Madison group that raised funds for Mississippi activist Fannie Lou Hamer.
"Fannie Lou was the driving force behind the Mississippi Farms Corporation which formed right after the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party collapsed," Sweet says.
"What they did was purchase hundreds of acres of Delta farmland for poor farmers. The farm coops needed money and I got involved in a walk-a-thon in 1967 or '68 that later evolved into the March Against Hunger. I organized students and we raised about $400,000. Half went to Fannie Lou, half went to buy water pumps in Africa."
Hamer visited Madison several times a year until her death in 1977 and Sweet's eyes brighten as she recounts the civil rights icon. "Fannie Lou was not fearless, but she was courageous," she continues.
It is obvious that Sweet was—and is—awed by the strength of Hamer's convictions; at the same time, she understands that life creates moments when unlikely leaders simply emerge. "I believe at these times people see things clearly if they have a moral compass," she says.
Sweet's own moral compass was tested in 1970 when she received word that she had been selected to receive a Public Service medal from President Richard M. Nixon. "I was a youth delegate to the World Food Congress at the Hague when I got a registered letter from the White House," she laughs. "The letter came a month after the killings at Kent State and when I read it I thought, 'Nixon is a war criminal. I can't take an award from him.'"
Later, however, Sweet decided to use the opportunity to vent her outrage over the war's continuing carnage. "There I was, a 19-year-old anti-war activist. My parents, boyfriend and I were driven by limousine, underground, to a private elevator in the Justice Department. We got to Attorney General John Mitchell's office and I learned that four of us were being honored, one posthumously. I had no idea the world media would be there. This was December 3, 1970 and Nixon had not spoken to the press in six months, since the invasion of Cambodia. We were waiting in the Blue Room with John Mitchell and a tottering J. Edgar Hoover, who by this time was unconnected to any present reality. The families were all standing there and the President came in and gave a speech in which he talked about us as fine, patriotic Americans who were not out protesting in the streets. I thought, 'Hell, no.' After the speech he took my hand and I looked at him and said, 'You are killing millions of people in Vietnam and you should stop.' He turned white, looked at his watch and said he had another appointment."
The incident made that day's evening news and was on both national and international front pages the following morning.
Immediately following the White House confrontation, Sweet dropped out of college to pursue progressive social change full-time. Stints as a community organizer followed. At one point she found herself in Cincinnati, fighting for better health care alongside migrants from the deep South and Appalachia. "I learned from them about suffering from things like not having diabetes care, access to abortion and birth control and being illiterate," she says. The realization that health care was provided for profit, rather than to meet human needs, shook her deeply and she began to understand the breadth of capitalism's failing. "I learned that the wrong class was controlling things and stealing people's labor," she quips.
Since then, Sweet has never looked back, continually agitating for better social services and against police brutality, racism, imperialism, and sexism. Her work has taken numerous turns. She was the first female letter carrier in Louisville, Kentucky and spent ten years managing Revolution Books in Cleveland, Ohio. For 25 years until 2005, she created and sold handcrafted garments, something she could do when she was not on activism's frontlines.
She stopped sewing three years ago when she took the helm of World Can't Wait and now spends every waking hour traversing the country to condemn war, aggression and militarism. Eight years into Bush's presidency, she remains fired up by a host of the administration's evils, from the use of sleep and sensory deprivation on prisoners, to the establishment of permanent military bases in Iraq, to illegal wiretapping.
While she admits that it's easy to become disheartened—after all, the war has been going on for five years, over 4,000 Americans have died, 30,000 have been wounded, and more than 4 million Iraqis have been internally displaced or have fled the country—she is proud of WCW's accomplishments.
"We've raised more than $1.5 million and have run anti-war ads in the New York Times, USA Today and on MySpace," she says. "This has helped millions of people frame the activities of the Bush administration as criminal. We've also publicized the crimes done in our name," from the 2005 massacre of 24 civilians in Haditha, Iraq to the grotesque abuses at Abu Ghraib.
WCW's logo, a globe with orange flames shooting out of it, is meant to incite—and it does. Members have chained themselves to the doors of military recruitment centers; have organized countless anti-war demonstrations and participated in civil disobedience; have performed street theatre demonstrating the brutality of water boarding; have pushed for hearings on impeachment; and have publicized racism from New Orleans to New York City.
Despite this, Sweet understands that WCW hasn't come close to driving the Bush cabal from office. Nonetheless, the group plans to stay on course regardless of who wins the Presidency. "Both Obama and Clinton voted for re-authorizing the USA Patriot Act, with even less burden on the government to justify searches and surveillance," Sweet says. "Neither Democratic frontrunner voted at all when the recent law against the CIA using torture came up. McCain voted against it because, while he says he's against the military using torture, he doesn't want to stop the CIA from using it.
No matter the leader, Sweet will be watching, acting, and pushing us to pay attention. Although she concedes that "we're up against the strongest government and the strongest military in the history of the world," she continues to believe in the power of collective action. "Why just hope for change when you can be the change? You have a voice," she says.
For more information, go to www.worldcantwait.org. Contributions to assist WCW's work can be mailed to 305 West Broadway #185, NY, NY 10013.
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Tzagkarakis, S. I. (2021). The EU Institutional Framework and the Social Dimension Policies: Barriers, Challenges and Prospects. HAPSc Policy Briefs Series, 2(1), 182-188. doi:https://doi.org/10.12681/hapscpbs.27675
The EU Institutional Framework and the Social Dimension Policies: Barriers, Challenges and Prospects
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Stylianos Ioannis Tzagkarakis (https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9393-8991)
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.12681/hapscpbs.27675
The discussion about the role and the forces around the European social dimension is vast, especially when it comes to the multidimensional challenges that exist and the ways they should be addressed. Firstly, it should be noted that the European Union has been constructed upon a minimalist direct involvement in the field of social policy as it is rather considered a matter of the national welfare states (Leibfried, 2015). This does not mean that there was not central or indirect impact on social policy during the decades of the Europeanization process but that the main consequences have been formed indirectly, thus making them also difficult to be measured. At the same time, the European social dimension is a field of policy which has been impacted by the interrelation between politics, law and markets as long as it is formed under the competition between social policy intervention towards market correction and reinforcement of free movement. Specific tools have been created in order to force convergence also in the Europe 2020 framework, but still more effort is necessary in order to force convergence on the social pillar. This paper examines the current challenges in the European Union (EU) social dimension in order to stress the necessity for alternatives towards enhancing European social dimension.
European social dimension; European Union Institutions; welfare state; social policy
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New Delhi: In its second attempt to sell national carrier, the government on Monday invited expression of interest (EoI) from prospective buyers for divesting its entire 100 per cent stake in Air India along with its wholly-owned subsidiary Air India Express and 50 per cent ground-handling joint venture AISATS.
The last date for submitting the EoI is March 17, 2020. The qualified bidders would be intimated by March 31.
While the flagship Air India has been put on the block, four of its subsidiaries which include engineering arm AIESL, feeder airline Alliance Air, ground-handling and cargo service provider AIATS and hotel arm Hotel Corporation of India (HCI) would not be part of the proposed disinvestment.
The Modi government's move to sell Air India and its subsidiaries had failed in 2018 as not a single private party evinced interest. While it had earlier offered 76 per cent stake in the airline along with management control, the government has offered to sell its entire stake in the airline this time.
As government proposed to hold 24 per cent stake in the company and corresponding rights, many prospective buyers had apprehensions about interference and hence stayed away from the bid process. High amount of debt and adverse macro environment such as high fuel prices were cited as major reasons for the no-show.
Global consultancy EY is the transaction advisor for the strategic disinvestment of Air India.
As per preliminary information memorandum (PIM) inviting the EoI, Air India is one of the most extensive flight service providers in India with network coverage of 98 destinations (56 domestic destinations with around 2,712 departures per week and 42 international destinations with around 450 departures per week).
The airline offers 75 additional destinations through its secondary network of code share operations covered under 25 code share agreements with foreign carriers.
During FY 2019, Air India carried around 22.1 million passengers and recorded operational revenues of Rs 25,508 crore.
The government has sweetened the deal this time taking a major chunk of the debt from the books of Air India.
The PIM said that at the time of closing of the proposed transaction, debt of Rs 23,286 crore will remain with Air India and its subsidiary Air India Express. The remaining debt will be moved to Air India Assets Holding Ltd (AIAHL).
"It is clarified that there would be no re-allocation of debt and liabilities of AISATS. Additional details on debt and liabilities re-allocation may be provided at the RFP stage," the bid document said.
Air India has a total debt of about Rs 60,000 crore. It has never reported a net profit since 2007 and its accumulated loss in the past decade is estimated to be about Rs 70,000 crore.
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Q: To prove that $A$ has a one-dimensional eigenspace , where $A \in SO(3)$ , $A \ne I$ Let $A\ne I$ be a $3\times3$ real orthogonal matrix with determinant $1$ , then how to prove that $A$ has a one-dimensional eigenspace ?

A: We have $A^T=A^{-1}$. Therefore
$$
\begin{aligned}
\det(A-I)&=\det(A-AA^T)=\det(A(I-A^T))\\
&=\det A\cdot\det(I-A^T)\\
&=\det(I-A^T)=\det((I-A^T)^T)\\
&=\det(I-A)=-\det(A-I),
\end{aligned}
$$
where the last equality uses the fact that as $3$ is an odd number all the $3\times3$
matrices $X$ satisfy $\det(-X)=(-1)^3\det X=-\det X.$
This proves that $\lambda=1$ is an eigenvalue of $A$.
The corresponding eigenspace cannot be 3-dimensional, because then we would have $A=I$.
It cannot be 2-dimensional either. For that eigenspace would be a plane $T$ through the origin. Because $A$ is orthogonal, the normal $N$ (= the orthogonal complement, $N=T^\perp$) of $T$ would also be stable under $A$, and hence (being 1-dimensioinal) an eigenspace of $A$. The eigenvalue of $A$ on $N$ would then also have to be $=1$, because the product of the eigenvalues $=\det A=1$. Thus the 2-dimensional eigenspace would actually be 3-dimensional.

A: I would prove it like this:
$A$ can be construed as acting on $\Bbb C^3$ in the usual manner:  if we write $z \in \Bbb C^3$ as $z = x + iy$, where $x, y \in \Bbb R^3$, then since $A$ is real we have $Az = Ax + iAy$; this is a convenient device in the present contest since it allow us to discuss the eigenvalues of $A$; I claim they are all unimodular complex numbers.  For if $Az = \lambda z$ with $0 \ne z \in \Bbb C^3$, then since $A^TA =I$ carries over to $A^\dagger A = I$ by virtue of the fact that $A$ is real, we have
$\langle z, z \rangle = \langle Az, Az \rangle = \langle \lambda z, \lambda z \rangle = \langle z,\bar \lambda  \lambda z \rangle = \bar \lambda \lambda \langle z, z \rangle; \tag{1}$
since $\langle z, z \rangle \ne 0$ we have $\bar \lambda \lambda = 1$.  Now since $A$ is real and its characteristic polynomial is of degree 3, $A$ must have at least one real eigenvalue $\lambda_1$; if $\lambda_2$, $\lambda_3$ are the other eigenvalues, then $\lambda_1 \lambda_2 \lambda_3 = \det(A) = 1$.  Now either $\lambda_2$, $\lambda_3$ are either both real, or they form a complex conjugate pair.  If real, then the fact they are unimodular (so they can only take the values $\pm 1$) coupled with $\lambda_1 \lambda_2 \lambda_3 = 1$ forces at least two of the three eigenvalues to be of the same sign.  If two are positive, then the third must also be positive since their product is $1$; then $\lambda_i = 1$, $1 \le i \le 3$; this case is ruled out since it corresponds to the forbidden case $A = I$; thus at least two must be negative; but then the third must be $+1$ to preserve the value of the deteminant at $+1$.  The eigenspace corresponding to $1$ is thus one-dimensional.  In the event that $\lambda_2$, $\lambda_3$ form a complex conjugate pair, we have $\lambda_2 \lambda_3 = 1$ which forces $\lambda_1 = 1$ and so there is a one-dimensional eigenspace in this case as well.

A: The characteristic polynomial $P_A(x)$  has degree $3$ and real coefficients and hence has at least one real root, that is, at least one real eigenvalue. Consider a nonzero  eigenvector corresponding to that eigenvalue.
Works for odd instead of $3$.


Every now and then someone asks me how to take care of their bodhiseed, sandalwood, or other wood mala. It makes sense to ask, since if wood gets wet and dries out it cracks and looses luster. Sandalwood can loose its fragrance. And the patina of wood grows more beautiful from the oils in our skin. How do we protect that?
We know that all things are impermanent and we shouldn't cling to things as they are, but here are a few guidelines.
Without any treatment, wood mala beads will grow in beauty. They'll darken and become a little bit glossy from contact with skin. But if they get wet and then dry out, they may loose some of this patina. So don't swim in your mala! They don't need a wash. If it has become wet and looks dry, handle it a lot–now is the time to say many prayers and mantras to get natural skin oils back on the beads.
Sandalwood is wonderful. The smell of a sandalwood mala brought me right back to the present moment yesterday when I was working. To bring the scent back if it dissipates, store it overnight in a ziplock bag. That's it! No aromatherapy needed. I'd actually avoid using aromatherapy oils directly on any mala. If you wear a bit on your skin or have just had a lovely massage, I think that's fine for the beads. They'll take on the smell for a long time, so be sure you want them to be affected before you put them next to well-oiled skin.
Another thing that can happen to wood malas if they're stored in a box or drawer away from air circulation is that they can actually start to mildew! It's strange but true. If you look very closely at the picture of the mala, you can see some mildew patches that I'm cleaning off by rubbing gently. So keeping your wood malas in a place that doesn't tend to be at all damp is really good. In my house that means they can't stay in drawers in certain rooms.
Malas, like any powerful meditation support, take on the power to bring you to mindfulness. This is through your own loving intentions and aspirations. Holding them can bring you right back to a deeper reality and calm if you love and care for them. And that calm and peace can spread through your family and community, affecting the whole world positively.
I love wood malas. The bodhiseed mala you made for my partner at the start of this year has the most beautiful scent. It sits on our shrine and the beads still look in good condition. Thanks for this information - I'll know what to do if the beads start looking a little unhealthy!
Ahh, that's so nice to know. Thank you, Anne-Marie! I always appreciate your comments.
These mala care tips seem so common-sense, but I thought it best to write them down for folks.
How can you tell if your mala is made from real sandalwood. I received mine from a friend many years ago and when I took it out of the plastic bag it had a strong beautiful scent. Even though I use it frequently I have not been able to get no where close to that scent back. I'll try the plastic bag you recommended. Also my beads are a little ovalized, not round. I read that is a sign of true sandalwood?


With the beginning of summer many have swimming and relaxing times on the sunny beaches on their mind.
We in Wellbe think about those who cannot get to the sea that easily. Actually, with ageing the issue of smooth and safe entry into the sea is in many elderly persons' minds. Whether it is a slightly painful knee, not perfect sight or just feeling timid because of the possible slippery shore. Thinking about people of all generations and health condition who would like to enjoy the pleasure and healthy movements in the sea waters has become important.
We are pleased to notice that there are more and more nicely arranged beaches for disabled on the Croatian Adriatic.
However, one special and the first medical therapeutic beach was opened just at the beginning of the summer in Rovinj within the rehabilitation hospital we wrote about not long ago (Read the article here). The head of this Rovinj hospital is Mariko Rade, a young Croatian expert in medical rehabilitation who was recently mentioned as one of the best coming world's scientists. He pointed out the fact that today's modern rehabilitation hospitals are no longer the places one must go to, to recover from surgery, but are becoming desirable institutions, in their own right, due to the high standard of medical care and perfect natural environment one would wish to spend more time in.
Thus, without further ado, we invite you to have a look at the photos of the opening of the new Rovinj medical therapeutic beach and we hope you will wish to come and visit this beautiful place in the near future.


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No matter your religious affiliation, anyone can be awe-struck and inspired by the magnificent craftsmanship and architectural feats the many temples in India. These beautiful places of worship draw visitors from all over the world for an otherworldly experience. Here are just some of the most incredible temples in India you must visit.
Built by King Rajaraja Chola in 1002 AD, this temple was dedicated to Shiva and is the finest example of Dravidian art. The Brihadeshwara temple combines the best in the tradition of temple building – architecture, sculpture, painting and other allied arts. It is composed of many interconnected structures such as the Nandi pavilion, a pillared portico and a large hall. Its vimana (the roof like structure that towers above the sanctum sanctorum or main shrine) stands at 66 metres high.
Built from over 130,000 tonnes of granite over a thousand years ago, the Brihadeshwara temple combines fine architecture, sculpture and painting with splendid results.
Consisting of many interconnected structures, the temple is a part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the "Great Living Chola Temples".
The temple is constructed using a technique known as puzzling, where interlocking bricks are laid on top of each other without any need for adhesive such as cement between them. Thanks to this technique combined with the wide base of the tower, this engineering marvel has withstood six powerful earthquakes. Additionally, while many other towering historical structures such as Big Ben or the Leaning Tower of Pisa have become crooked over time, the tower of Brihadeshwara is still perfectly straight.
Even more amazing is how the builders managed to place the stone on top of the temple. Weighing around 81 tonnes and carved out of a single rock, it was probably dragged to the pinnacle on a ramp which itself would have taken years to build.
You can visit this temple and others as part of the Tamilnadu Run of the Rickshaw Challenge which lasts 7 days and starts on October 13, 2018.
This is one of the most ancient temples in India and has been in existence even prior to 600 AD.
It is the largest temple in the town of Kanchipuram, located on the northern edge. Its gateway tower (gopuram) is the tallest in India at 59m. Built by Pallavas, Ekambareswarar is one of five major Shiva worshipping temples or Pancha Bootha Sthalams (each representing a natural element) representing the element – Earth. The other four temples in this category are Thiruvanaikaval Jambukeswara (water), Chidambaram Natarajar (Sky), Thiruvannamalai Arunachaleswara (fire) and Kalahasti Nathar (wind).
Constructed from white granite, it is known for its bright creamy colour and is a major tourist attraction in the area. One of the most interesting things about this temple is probably the sacred mango tree inside its walls which is said to be 3,500 years old and according to legend is where Shiva wed Parvathi. Though the temple is ancient, its most recent constructions were as late as the 18th century.
Built in the 16th century by the brothers Viranna and Virupanna, the Lepakshi Temple, also known as the Veerabhadra Temple, is dedicated to Veerabhadra and is an example of the Vijayanagara architectural style. Veerbhadra is a ferocious form of Lord Shiva and there are other forms of Shiva also present at this temple.
It is known for its 70 massive carved stone pillars, one of which is famously known as the Hanging Pillar. This huge pillar does not touch the ground, which is often demonstrated by passing a piece of cloth or paper under it.
Lepalshi is also easily reachable as part of a one day visit from Bangalore.
Located in the heart of the ancient city of Madurai in Tamil Nadu, this temple is a religious and mythological symbol dating back over two and a half millennia.
It was built by the Tamil Hindus native to the region and first appears in recorded history in the 600s AD. It was ransacked and destroyed by a Muslim general in the 1300s in a religious overtaking and 250 years later was rebuilt by the first Nayak king of Madurai in 1559.
The temple's 14 towers are covered in thousands of brightly coloured figures of animals, gods and demons made of stone and its tallest tower is almost 52 metres high. This historic and visually stunning temple has even been nominated for the New Seven Wonders of the World.
The Mahabodhi temple, translated literally as "Great Awakening Temple" is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Bodh Gaya. This is a revered temple for those following Buddhism and receives visitors from across the globe.
Built in the 7th century, it has undergone much repair and restoration. Its central tower stands at 55 meters tall and is surrounded by four smaller towers. It is one of the oldest brick structures from the Gupta period. Here visitors can find a huge black stone statue of the Buddha sitting in lotus position. However, the most significant feature of the Mahabodhi is the Bodhi tree under which Buddhist texts say Gautama Buddha was able to reach enlightenment following seven days of meditation.


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Rambus Receives Decision from Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Hynix case final judgment vacated and case remanded; In Micron case, Court affirmed Rambus spoliated documents, dismissal sanction vacated and case remanded
Sunnyvale, California, United States - 05/13/2011 - Rambus Inc. (Nasdaq:RMBS), one of the world's premier technology licensing companies, today announced that the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) has issued its decisions in cases with Hynix Semiconductor (000660.KS) and Micron Technology Inc. (Nasdaq:MU). In the ruling in the Micron case, the CAFC affirmed the district court's determination that Rambus spoliated documents, but vacated the court's dismissal sanction and remanded the case for further consideration by the U.S. District of Delaware Court. In its ruling in the Hynix case, the CAFC vacated the district court's spoliation findings where it had found that Rambus had not spoliated documents. The CAFC further vacated the court's final judgment, and remanded the case to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California (NDCA) for reconsideration.
"We are very disappointed with the decisions in these cases," said Thomas Lavelle, senior vice president and general counsel at Rambus. "We are hopeful when the district courts reconsider these decisions, they will find, as we believe, there was no bad faith and no prejudice."
At issue in both of these cases is when Rambus reasonably foresaw litigation. Both district court judges in these matters identified different dates, with the NDCA determining Rambus did not engage in bad faith, while the Delaware Court determined that Rambus executed its document retention policy during a time when it reasonably foresaw litigation.
"Rambus has a rich history of developing breakthrough innovations that have enabled a broad spectrum of great electronic products," said Harold Hughes, president and chief executive officer at Rambus. "While today's decisions are disappointing, our commitment to innovation is unwavering. Rambus is a resilient company, and we will continue to move our business forward. This is true for our semiconductor business as well as the lighting and display business and the newly-announced acquisition of Cryptography Research."
The Hynix Matter (CAFC 2099-1299, -1347)
This case was originally filed by Hynix against Rambus in August 2000. The case was split into three separate phases with Rambus prevailing in all three phases. The first phase considered Hynix's allegations that certain Rambus patents should be unenforceable under the doctrine of unclean hands and spoliation.
The second phase dealt with Rambus' allegations that Hynix memory products infringed its patents. A jury found in favor of Rambus by agreeing that Hynix memory products infringe all ten Rambus patent claims and awarded Rambus damages.
In the third and final phase of the case, Hynix (together with Micron and Nanya) alleged Rambus engaged in antitrust and fraud during its participation in a standard-setting organization called JEDEC in the early 1990s. A jury, again, found in favor of Rambus finding it had acted properly during its participation in JEDEC. Hynix appealed these decisions.
The Micron Matter (CAFC 2009-1263)
This case was originally filed by Micron against Rambus in August 2000. The case was split into three separate phases with the first phase concerning allegations of unclean hands and spoliation. The district court found in favor of Micron and held that the Rambus patents at issue in this case were unenforceable against Micron. Rambus appealed the decision.
Rambus management will discuss this decision during a special conference call today at 2:00 p.m. PT. The call will be webcast and can be accessed through the Rambus website. A replay will be available following the call on Rambus' Investor Relations website or for one week at the following numbers: (800) 642-1687 (domestic) or (706) 645-9291 (international) with ID# 68227784. Today's rulings can be found at: http://www.cafc.uscourts.gov/dailylog.html.
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The most important act of worship done in the masjid is the Friday prayer. Five daily prayers are also offered in most of them. Many masjids will have a dedicated imam, a prayer leader, who will lead the daily prayers. Some of them do not have a dedicated imam, but one of the attendees will lead the prayer when the prayer time comes . Similarly, the regular imam might also deliver the Friday sermon and lead the prayers or there might be different speakers who rotate weekly and deliver the Friday sermon.
Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him ) taught us that the masjids are houses of Allah and that certain etiquettes and rules should be learned and observed by every Muslim who attends the them.
1.Worship is the first priority. The primary purpose of going to the masjid is to worship the One true Lord of the heavens and the earth. Everything else is secondary. Many mosques provide gaming and social events like basketball, community dinners, picnics, etc. They are all worthwhile, but serve a secondary purpose. The masjid is primarily a place for the worship of Allah and that typically means prayer and reading or reciting the Quran.
2.The general rule is that a Muslim should be clean, wear clean clothes, and not smell bad when he or she comes to the mosque. He should avoid everything that has an offensive smell like that caused by eating raw garlic, raw onions, or smoking.
"O Allah, open the gates of your Mercy for me."
The Prophet liked to start with his right side in everything. The famous companion of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him ), Ibn Umar, in imitation of the Prophet used to step with his right foot first when he entered the masjid, and step out with his left foot first when he walked out of the masjid. (Saheeh Al-Bukhari).
4.In order to keep the carpet clean, where people put their faces, it is appropriate to remove one's shoes before entering the prayer hall. This goes for children as well, who may drag dirt all over the carpet - not to mention that they shouldn't be running around inside the prayer all.
6.A Muslim should try to be punctual in arriving for the Friday prayer, the regular prayers, or attending lectures and classes. Late arrivals disrupt the class already in attendance, and it is rude to the teacher and the rest of the class or audience.
If a Muslim arrives late to a prayer, he should say "Allahu Akbar" and join the congregation. If a rakah was joined after ruku', then the entire rakah needs to be repeated after the prayer. So when the imam finishes with the prayer then you should stand up and make-up what you missed.
8.One should keep quiet during the prayer. During the congregational prayer, there is no good reason for making a lot of noise while people are trying to pray, yet conversations can sometimes be heard during the prayer! Children should be trained to stay near their parent in prayer if possible, or if not, they should not be brought to the masjid to pray.
9.The Muslim should not distract others praying in the masjid, because a person in prayer is in contact with Allah. Causing distraction is quite a serious matter - people should not be disturbed by actions such as reciting the Quran loudly.
13.The Muslim should sit where he finds a place in the masjid. The Muslim should not jump over people or squeeze himself between two people who are already sitting so as not to bother or harm them. Many ahadith of the Prophet convey this meaning.
14.Instead of chatting and gossiping, it is better for a Muslim to keep himself busy supplicating and remembering Allah, because he is considered as if in the prayer as long as he is waiting for the prayer.
16.The Muslim should not walk out of the masjid after the Adhan has been given before he prays that prayer with other Muslims in congregation. Let us say you have prayed Dhuhr earlier at home or another masjid, then you go to a masjid where the Adhan is called for Dhuhr. It will be considered a nafl (extra/optional) prayer even though you will pray it in congregation. Your intention will be of a nafl prayer, while others will pray it with the intention of the obligatory Dhuhr prayer.
"Hayya 'alal-Falaah" (Hasten to salvation).
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WINNER's comeback title track "EVERYDAY" has landed an all-kill on realtime music charts, a day after its release.
The group's 2nd full album was released on April 4 at 6PM KST. As of April 5 at 1:00 AM KST, title track "EVERYDAY" ranked #1 on all 8 major domestic music charts, achieving the group's first all-kill with their newest track. As of April 5 at 8:30 AM KST, "EVERYDAY" is still #1 on the 6 major domestic music charts, which contribute to the domestic iChart score.
Overseas, WINNER's 2nd full album 'EVERYD4Y' topped iTunes album charts in 18 countries total, including Brazil, Chile, Columbia, Hong Kong, New Zealand, and more.


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Close the Roof
The results are in and the science has been proven, our women's team should be removed from the elements and permanently played under a roof. Sure, the first of our two wins at Docklands came via a last minute goal, but I'm willing to ride the streak as far as it will go. Improving Casey is throwing good money after bad, but I'd get into it if they build even the most rudimentary tin shed around it.
Because I was having all sorts of problems watching through my mobile, with a Kayo app that crashed every five minutes, it's a good thing that I've got this guest report from Ally - who was there live.
After last week's shocker against the Saints, I was desperately hoping to see my beloved Dees bounce back this week against the Pies and get the season back on track.
The first quarter started off with some poor kicking from the Dees, with a haunting resemblance to last week's poor kicking against St Kilda. After that, things started to improve. The Dees' kicking accuracy improved, and they managed to put two goals on the board. Kate Hore's goal over the shoulder was brilliant and congrats to Jackie Parry on joining the elusive 'first kick first goal' club.
Collingwood managed to get the first goal of the second term in what some in the Dees' cheer squad would say was controversial circumstances. They got another minutes later to level the scores, but luckily the Dees got one back to take back the lead. Tegan Cunningham got Melbourne's second of the term after great work and positioning all the way down the ground from the Dees. Overall the Dees were the more dominant side in the quarter, but the umpiring continued to be questionable and not in our favour.
It was a frustrating but even first ten minutes of the third term. It took until 11 minutes in before Casey Sherriff finally got a goal on the board for the Dees. After a lovely passage of play Shelley Scott got Melbourne's second goal for the term and things were looking good for the Dees. Although Collingwood had plenty of chances to score, the Dees were able to repel them most of the time. The only goal Collingwood did score for the quarter was from a very soft free kick.
The 4th quarter started much like the 3rd. Most of the play was between the 50s, with very little scoring action. It took until the 11th minute for a goal to be scored, but thankfully it was a Dees goal, off the boot of Maddie Gay. Collingwood were handed another goal from a free kick late, but in the end it didn't make much of a difference.
Overall it was a pretty polished performance from the Dees. The umpiring was at times questionable and not in our favour, but hey, what's new?
There were certainly times where I had major concerns about a repeat last week, where we were going to do everything right except kick goals and be caught on the counter. Fortunately, the variable winds of [insert suburban ground] were replaced with the calm, white noise of Fortress Marvel and all was well that ended well. Cunningham finally kicking a goal four weeks in was much appreciated, just as I was about to start a letter writing campaign to promote Tex to the senior list.
With three teams qualifying for the finals this was a vital win. We're now a game and percentage clear of the Pies in fourth and two games ahead of everyone else. It effectively wiped out the St Kilda disaster, and now the only complication is having to play both the sides above us. You would think that three wins out of four from here will absolutely seal the deal, but if there's any team that can find an obscure way to miss out it'll be us.
2020 Daisy Pearce Medal
5 - Karen Paxman
4 - Libby Birch
3 - Tyla Hanks
2 - Shelley Scott
1 - Daisy Pearce
It's nearly shut the game time on this one. The Living Legend has done it again and will be nigh on impossible to beat from here.
18 - Karen Paxman
12 - Libby Birch
9 - Kate Hore
5 - Maddie Gay, Daisy Pearce
3 - Tyla Hanks, Elise O'Dea
1 - Harriet Cordner
Goal of the Week
Kate Hore's goal at the start. She wasn't as prominent forward
If you think I'm having a guest report from somebody affiliated to the Demon Army and not declaring victory for the good guys you're mad. Dees win, levelling the season at two wins, two draws, zero losses.
After all the shit that was hung on Kelli Underwood for getting Meg Downie's name wrong (and she called her Darcy on her first touch this week), turns out I was spelling Libby Birch as 'Burch' all this time. I would like to self-report as a dickhead and apologise to the Birch family.
After being no good for the first three weeks, we're lucky that West Coast just won for the first time so they've got it out of their system. Win this and the path to the finals is wide open, lose and we've only got ourselves to blame if we miss.
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Subway hero on photographer: 'Not our job to judge'
After a photographer shot the chilling photo of a man stranded on subway tracks many have asked why he used his flash to try and alert the train, instead of jumping to his rescue.
Chad Lindsey did just that. In 2009 Lindsey saw a man fall onto the subway tracks and jumped down to save him.
Chad Lindsey describes himself as a trained dancer and actor, so when the man fell he jumped down to help him because he was 'trained to catch someone when they fall,' and that this instance is different because this was a photographer, trained to take pictures, "its not our job to judge his actions, its our job to control our own."
He explains how quickly you need to act in that moment: "People have different reflexes and you don't know what they are until you are tested." Lindsey points out, "We don't know what happened, that is a still shot, how do you know how far away he was?"
Lindsey notes that our culture now is not always focused on experiencing these kinds of moments as they happen. He says, "There were lots of people on that platform, and there were lots of people on the platform when I was in the same situation, and a lot of them backed up against the wall or ran for the station door, and our culture is obsessed with proving we were there…" He says, "we need to decide as Americans, as human beings, whether we are going to be in a moment, or whether we are going to take a picture of it. "
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I would have froze. Not knowing whats going on, not sure what I should do, expecting to get yelled at or in some big trouble for acting.
December 7, 2012 at 2:00 am |
Harry A Downs Jr
AS for safety to protect the innocent or a suspect criminal as death takes all, why can't the transportaiton community deivise or retrofit these trains with sensor techonlogy engineered in the same fashion for back up and or front end protection for automotive vehicles. I mean really this is an win-win situation for keeping folks employes manufacturing these type of retofits if desgined to fit train industry as well it saves lives on the tracks, not just in subways, but for vehicles stuck on r/r crossings. I believe someone or some group needs to pay attention the real danger here, and it is nto the train conductors fault wither, but no one is exmpt for not paying attention. If coming into a station very fast is the norm, is not thatspeed if to fast only for express trains and for inner rails bypassing stations. Shouldn't there by a slow down zone just as in school zones for speed. Let us consider a revisit to safety here, and not arrogance on the expense it takes to protect common life. On the other side of the coin , there is the incidence of not being in a good frame of mind or just plain old common sense in " I canbeat the rain philosophy, but in this case, a man's life was jeopardized pre meditated or not and that endangered his life and finally was a fatal situation. This situation as it was awkward for the photogrpaher was all in check when he was witness for further harm from suspect alleged to push man in and onto the tracks. Please review the importance here on future safety.
December 6, 2012 at 10:46 pm |
Chad Lindsey – such a nice person! Was a pleasure listening to him answer the questions with good sense of perspective on life – he said it so well. It's not our job to judge "Reflexes, he's a trained photographer". There were lots of other folks on the platform closer who could possibly have helped. NYC subway system should post diagrams and/or provide information to it's riders about what to do if they fall off the track, or are shoved off by crazies. Do most people know what the 3rd rail looks like – I don't!
Garry Perkins
Well I don't know how the Q train station or platforms look like because every station is not the same some of them only has one platform and train's come on either side but for example the A/C is a brooklyn to Manhattan train and 2 of the stops in Brooklyn I can tell you is the Stop at Euclid Ave and another is Broadway Junction the have four platforms the 3rd rail is in the middle of the platforms and is the biggest track there is and that's just as deadly as getting hit by a train but to
explain the 3rd rail is like this
------------3rd rail
___________________2nd rail
____________________1st rail
or you can just goggle nyc subway track and the select images and look at the 4th photo and you'll see the 3rd rail to the right
December 12, 2012 at 2:37 pm |
I just want to say that I agree entirely. I, like everyone else I am sure, hope to do the right thing when the moment comes, but it is nearly impossible to say that with certainty. No-one really waits for that "moment" when waiting for the train. Most are preoccupied with their smartphones, itunes, or just general concerns and thoughts of the day, so when it does happen, it may not be so surprising that some fall short of the ideal.
December 6, 2012 at 6:52 pm |
james mc grane
I caught the interview about the subway incident and its dangers and i thought it to be helpful to realize that there is 'space' in the NYC subway system by the platform downunder away from the tracks and even by wall near the third rail, though avoiding the 3rd rail is paramount, but yes there is space off from the track towards the underneath space near the 'track' as i was informed when i worked briefly for the Transit Authority back in '84 as an administrative aide with the police, which has merged with regular NYPD in the 90's . no one seems to be knowledgeable about the space down on the track area towards the wall, epsecially on platform side . really. check it out with authorities . usually the problem is that the person falling has been injured or is unconcious and handling that body is difficult . rememver the incident years back when a person helped a fallen guy by lying on top of him as the train passed over them ! but yes NYC subway system unlike many others does have 'safety' space down by the tracks . check it out !!