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Published on July 10th, 2017 | by gareth
Jump Announces On Demand Game Service For Indies
This may be worth looking at as this sort of thing has been tried before but not with AAA titles so a focus on Indies may work.
Announcing Jump, The First On-Demand Video Game Subscription Service for Fans of Independent Games
Launching Summer 2017, Jump Opens Access to Closed Beta for a Sneak Peek at Service.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 10, 2017 — Jump Gaming, Inc. today announced Jump, a new on-demand video game subscription service, with an emphasis on independent games. Launching later this summer, Jump will feature a highly curated library of more than 60 games, playable first on all three desktop systems (Windows, Mac, and Linux) and with Oculus Rift and HTC Vive virtual-reality support. Keys for Jump's closed beta, which runs from July 10th to 24th, are available now for gamers and can be accessed at www.playonjump.com.
Started by a group of independent developers and video game industry veterans with experience in publishing, marketing, and distribution, Jump has secured $1.66M in Series A funding from prominent angels including board member Montgomery Kersten, as well as Buddy Arnheim of Perkins Coie, and with previous Seed investments from Boost VC (led by Adam Draper) and Sand Hill Angels. Additionally Jump has a robust advisory board composed of more than 15 video game industry and Silicon Valley executives including Tom Kalinske (chairman of Gazillion Games and former CEO of Sega), Mike Fischer (former CEO of Square Enix and former head of marketing for Xbox), Louis Castle (founder of Westwood Studios and current head of Amazon Game Studios), Tony Parisi (head of AR/VR at Unity and pioneer of WebGL and VR), and Rick Tallman (COO of Vungle), Mike Williams (former CFO of EA Games Label), and Robert Bowling (co-founder of The Label and former VP of Publishing at Humble Bundle).
With an introductory flat monthly fee of $9.99, Jump subscribers receive unlimited access to the curated library filled with award-winning, top-selling, and/or highly rated indie games. In addition to quick access to fan favorites, Jump's recommendation system helps gamers find gems that may have been missed when they initially hit the market. Players can 'jump' in and out of games across devices without the commitment to buy games individually, and without in-app purchases or advertising, allowing them to have an uninterrupted full game experience. New game titles will be added each month, along with additional service features on a regular basis.
Using its innovative HyperJump delivery technology, the service provides players with the same experience as a game that is fully installed onto their device, but without long download times and without requiring large amounts of disk space. This unique data-transfer system was developed by Jump to help players avoid latency and quality issues by providing game data to a user's device and have them playing in under a minute.
With its origins as an independent game development studio, Jump Gaming understands the challenges facing indie game developers today, specifically when it comes to discoverability and distribution. Jump supplies an additional revenue stream for independent developers, whose games have completed their premium sales, to help sustain their studios and future projects.
For more information on Jump and to sign up for the closed beta, please visit www.playonjump.com.
gareth Syndicated movie & game critic, writer, author and frequent radio guest. His work has appeared in over 60 publications worldwide and he is the creator of the rising entertainment site and publication "Skewed and Reviewed". He has three books of film, game reviews and interviews published and is a well-received and in demand speaker on the convention circuit. Gareth has appeared in movies and is a regular guest on a top-rated Seattle morning show. He has also appeared briefly in films such as "Prefountaine", "Postal". "Far Cry". and others. Gareth is also an in-demand speaker at several conventions and has conducted popular panels for over two decades.
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/* jshint -W097 */
/* jshint strict: false */
/* jslint node: true */
'use strict';

var request		= require('request');
var net			= require('net');
var http		= require('http');
var querystring	= require('querystring');
var xml2js		= require('xml2js');
var ping		= require(__dirname + '/lib/ping');
var utils       = require(__dirname + '/lib/utils'); // Get common adapter utils

var adapter     = utils.adapter('vuplus');

var isConnected      = null;
var isEnigmaEnabled  = false;
var deviceId         = 1;

var CMD_CHANNEL_UP   = 402;
var CMD_CHANNEL_DOWN = 403;
var CMD_VOLUME_DOWN  = 114;
var CMD_VOLUME_UP    = 115;
var CMD_PLAY_PAUSE   = 164;
var CMD_MUTE_UNMUTE  = 113;

var PATH_REMOTE_CONTROL = '/web/remotecontrol?command=';
var PATH_VOLUME         = '/web/vol';
var PATH_VOLUME_SET     = '/web/vol?set=set';
var PATH_ABOUT          = '/web/about';
var PATH_GET_CURRENT    = '/web/getcurrent';
var PATH_POWERSTATE     = '/web/powerstate';
var PATH_CONTROL_LIGHT  =  '/control/light?set=';
var PATH_MESSAGE	= '/api/message?text=';

var commands = {
    TOGGLE_MUTE:  CMD_MUTE_UNMUTE,
    CHANNEL_UP:   CMD_CHANNEL_UP,
    CHANNEL_DOWN: CMD_CHANNEL_DOWN,
    PLAY_PAUSE:   CMD_PLAY_PAUSE,
    VOLUME_UP:    CMD_VOLUME_UP,
    VOLUME_DOWN:  CMD_VOLUME_DOWN
};

// is called if a subscribed state changes
adapter.on('stateChange', function (id, state) {
    if (id && state && !state.ack) {
        var parts = id.split('.');
        var name = parts.pop();
        if (commands[name]) {
            getResponse('NONE', deviceId, PATH_REMOTE_CONTROL + commands[name], function (error, command, deviceId, xml) {
                if (error) {
                    adapter.log.error('Cannot send command "' + name + '": ' + error);
                }
            });
        } else
        if (id === adapter.namespace + '.VuPlus.STANDBY') {
            getResponse('NONE', deviceId, PATH_POWERSTATE + '?newstate=' + (state.val ? 1 : 0), function (error, command, deviceId, xml) {
                if (!error) {
                    adapter.setState('VuPlus.STANDBY', state.val, true);
                } else {
                    adapter.setState('VuPlus.STANDBY', {val: state.val, ack: true, q: 0x42});
                }
            });
        } else if (id === adapter.namespace + '.VuPlus.VOLUME') {
            getResponse('NONE', deviceId, PATH_VOLUME_SET + parseInt(state.val, 10), function (error, command, deviceId, xml) {
                if (!error) {
                    adapter.setState('VuPlus.VOLUME', parseInt(state.val, 10), true);
                } else {
                    adapter.setState('VuPlus.VOLUME', {val: parseInt(state.val, 10), ack: true, q: 0x42});
                }
            });
        } else if (id === adapter.namespace + '.VuPlus.COMMAND') {
            adapter.log.debug('Its our Command: ' + state.val);
            getResponse('NONE', deviceId, PATH_REMOTE_CONTROL + state.val, function (error, command, deviceId, xml) {
                if (!error) {
                    adapter.setState('VuPlus.COMMAND', state.val, true);
                } else {
                    adapter.setState('VuPlus.COMMAND', {val: state.val, ack: true, q: 0x42});
                }
            });
        } else if (id === adapter.namespace + '.VuPlus.EnigmaLight.LightsOn') {
            setEnigmaLightState(PATH_CONTROL_LIGHT + (state.val === true || state.val === 'true' ? 'on' : 'off' ), function (error) {
                if (!error) {
                    adapter.setState('VuPlus.EnigmaLight.LightsOn', (state.val === true || state.val === 'true'), true);
                } else {
                    adapter.setState('VuPlus.EnigmaLight.LightsOn', {val: (state.val === true || state.val === 'true'), ack: true, q: 0x82});
                }
            });
	} else if (id === adapter.namespace + '.VuPlus.MESSAGE') {
            adapter.log.debug('Info message: ' + state.val);
            getResponse('NONE', deviceId, PATH_MESSAGE + encodeURIComponent(state.val) + '&type=1&timeout=10', function (error, command, deviceId, xml) {
                if (!error) {
                    adapter.setState('VuPlus.MESSAGE', state.val, true);
                } else {
                    adapter.setState('VuPlus.MESSAGE', {val: state.val, ack: true, q: 0x42});
                }
            });
		}
    }
    if (state && id === adapter.namespace + '.VuPlus.EnigmaLight.ENABLED') {
        isEnigmaEnabled = state.val;
    }
});

adapter.on('ready', main);

function setConnection(_isConnected) {
    if (isConnected !== _isConnected) {
        isConnected = _isConnected;
        adapter.setState('info.connection', isConnected, true);
    }
}

function getResponse(command, deviceId, path, callback){
   // var device = dreamSettings.boxes[deviceId];
    var options = {
        host:    adapter.config.IPAddress,
        port:    '80',
        path:    path,
        method: 'GET'
    };

    adapter.log.debug('creating request for command "' + command + '" (deviceId: ' + deviceId + ', host: ' + options.host + ', port: ' + options.port + ', path: "' + options.path + '")');

    if (adapter.config.Username && adapter.config.Password) {
        options.headers = {
            'Authorization': 'Basic ' + new Buffer(adapter.config.Username + ':' + adapter.config.Password).toString('base64')
        };
        adapter.log.debug('using authorization with user "' + adapter.config.Username + '"');
    } else {
        adapter.log.debug('using no authorization');
    }

    var req = http.get(options, function(res) {
        var pageData = '';
        res.setEncoding('utf8');
        res.on('data', function (chunk) {
            pageData += chunk;
        });
        res.on('end', function () {
            try {
                var parser = new xml2js.Parser();
                parser.parseString(pageData, function (err, result) {
                    if (callback) {
                        callback(null, command, deviceId, result);
                        callback = null;
                    }
                });
            } catch (e) {
                if (callback) {
                    callback('Cannot parse: ' + pageData, command, deviceId);
                    callback = null;
                }
            }
        });
    });
    req.on('error', function(e) {
        if (callback) {
            callback('received error: ' + e.message, command, deviceId);
            callback = null;
        }
    });
}

function getEnigmaLightState() {
	var options = {
        host:   adapter.config.IPAddress,
        port:   adapter.config.EnigmaLightPort,
        path:   '/api/statusinfo',
        method: 'GET'
    };

	var req = http.get(options, function(res) {
		var jsonString = '';
		res.on('data', function (chunk) {
            jsonString += chunk;
        });
		res.on('end', function () {
			var obj = JSON.parse(jsonString);

			adapter.setState('VuPlus.EnigmaLight.LightsOn', obj.current_mode !== 'Off');

			adapter.log.debug('SUCCESS at collectiong Informations from EnigmaLight Server' + jsonString);
		});
    });
    req.on('error', function(e) {
        adapter.log.debug('Error at collectiong Informations from EnigmaLight Server');
    });
}

function setEnigmaLightState(path, callback) {
	var options = {
        host:   adapter.config.IPAddress,
        port:   adapter.config.EnigmaLightPort,
        path:   path,
        method: 'GET'
    };

	var req = http.get(options, function (res) {
		res.on('end', function () {
			adapter.log.debug('SUCCESS at setting Information from EnigmaLight Server' + res);
            callback && callback(null);
		});
    });
    req.on('error', function (e) {
        adapter.log.debug('Error at setting EnigmaLight Server');
        callback && callback(e);
    });
}

function parseBool(string) {
    var cleanedString = string[0].replace(/(\t\n|\n|\t)/gm,'');

    switch (cleanedString.toLowerCase()){
        case 'true':
        case 'yes':
        case '1':
            return true;

        default:
            return false;
    }
}

function evaluateCommandResponse(error, command, deviceId, xml) {
    if (error) {
        adapter.log.error('Error for "' + command + "': " + error);
        return;
    }

    adapter.log.debug('evaluating response for command "' + command + '": ' + JSON.stringify(xml));

    if (!xml) {
        adapter.log.error('Empty answer');
        return;
    }
    //var id = parseInt(deviceId.substring(1));
    //var boxId = (dreamSettings.firstId) + (id * 10);

    var bool;

    switch (command.toUpperCase()) {
        case 'MESSAGE':
        case 'RESTART':
        case 'REBOOT':
        case 'DEEPSTANDBY':
            //setState(boxId, '');
            break;

        case 'MUTE':
        case 'UNMUTE':
        case 'MUTE_TOGGLE':
        case 'VOLUME':
            //setState(boxId + 2, parseInt(xml.e2volume.e2current[0]));	// 20
            //setState(boxId + 3, parseBool(xml.e2volume.e2ismuted));		// True|False
            //setState(boxId, '');
            break;

        case 'WAKEUP':
        case 'STANDBY':
        case 'OFF':
        case 'STANDBY_TOGGLE':
            adapter.setState('VuPlus.COMMAND', {val: '', ack: true});
            break;

        case 'GETSTANDBY':
            if (!xml.e2powerstate) {
                adapter.log.error('No e2powerstate found');
                return;
            }
            bool = parseBool(xml.e2powerstate.e2instandby);
            adapter.log.debug('Box Standy: ' + bool);
            adapter.setState('VuPlus.STANDBY', bool, true);
            //setState(boxId + 1, parseBool(xml.e2powerstate.e2instandby));		// true|false
            break;

	case 'GETVOLUME':
            if (!xml.e2volume || !xml.e2volume.e2current) {
                adapter.log.error('No e2volume found');
                return;
            }
            bool = parseBool(xml.e2volume.e2ismuted);
            adapter.log.debug('Box Volume: ' + parseInt(xml.e2volume.e2current[0], 10));
            adapter.log.debug('Box Muted: '  + bool);

            adapter.setState('VuPlus.VOLUME', parseInt(xml.e2volume.e2current[0], 10), true);
            adapter.setState('VuPlus.MUTED', bool, true);
            break;

        case 'GETINFO':
            if (!xml.e2abouts || !xml.e2abouts.e2about) {
                adapter.log.error('No e2abouts found');
                return;
            }
            adapter.log.debug('Box Sender: '       + xml.e2abouts.e2about[0].e2servicename[0]);
            adapter.setState('VuPlus.CHANNEL',      xml.e2abouts.e2about[0].e2servicename[0],           true);
            if(xml.e2abouts.e2about[0].e2hddinfo !== undefined)
		{
		    adapter.log.debug("Box HDD capacity: " + xml.e2abouts.e2about[0].e2hddinfo[0].capacity[0]);
		    adapter.log.debug("Box HDD free: " + xml.e2abouts.e2about[0].e2hddinfo[0].free[0]);
		    adapter.setState('VuPlus.HDD_CAPACITY', {val: xml.e2abouts.e2about[0].e2hddinfo[0].capacity[0], ack: true});
		    adapter.setState('VuPlus.HDD_FREE', {val: xml.e2abouts.e2about[0].e2hddinfo[0].free[0], ack: true});
		}
	    break;

        case 'GETCURRENT':
            if (!xml.e2currentserviceinformation || !xml.e2currentserviceinformation.e2eventlist) {
                adapter.log.error('No e2currentserviceinformation found');
                return;
            }
            adapter.log.debug('Current Provider: '    + xml.e2currentserviceinformation.e2eventlist[0].e2event[0].e2eventservicename[0]);
            adapter.log.debug('Current Title: '       + xml.e2currentserviceinformation.e2eventlist[0].e2event[0].e2eventname[0]);
            adapter.log.debug('Current Description: ' + xml.e2currentserviceinformation.e2eventlist[0].e2event[0].e2eventdescription[0]);

            adapter.setState('VuPlus.Current.PROVIDER', xml.e2currentserviceinformation.e2eventlist[0].e2event[0].e2eventservicename[0], true);
            adapter.setState('VuPlus.Current.TITLE',    xml.e2currentserviceinformation.e2eventlist[0].e2event[0].e2eventname[0],        true);
            adapter.setState('VuPlus.Current.DESC',     xml.e2currentserviceinformation.e2eventlist[0].e2event[0].e2eventdescription[0], true);
            break;

        case 'KEY':
        case 'VOLUME_UP':
        case 'VOLUME_DOWN':
        case 'LEFT':
        case 'RIGHT':
        case 'UP':
        case 'DOWN':
        case 'EXIT':
        case 'CH_UP':
        case 'CH_DOWN':
        case 'SELECT':
        case 'OK':
        case 'BOUQUET_UP':
        case 'BOUQUET_DOWN':
        case 'INFO':
        case 'MENU':
            //setState(boxId, '');
        default:
            adapter.log.info('received unknown command "' + command + '" @ evaluateCommandResponse');
            break;
    }
}

function checkStatus() {
    ping.probe(adapter.config.IPAddress, null, function (error, result) {
        if (result && result.alive) {
            setConnection(true);
            getResponse('GETSTANDBY', deviceId, PATH_POWERSTATE,  evaluateCommandResponse);
            getResponse('GETINFO',    deviceId, PATH_ABOUT,       evaluateCommandResponse);
            getResponse('GETVOLUME',  deviceId, PATH_VOLUME,      evaluateCommandResponse);
            getResponse('GETCURRENT', deviceId, PATH_GET_CURRENT, evaluateCommandResponse);
        } else {
            setConnection(false);
            adapter.log.debug('VUPlus: ' + adapter.config.IPAddress + ' is not reachable!');
        }

        if (isEnigmaEnabled) {
            getEnigmaLightState();
        }
    });
}

function main() {
    setConnection(false);
    adapter.log.debug('config IPAddress: ' + adapter.config.IPAddress);
    adapter.log.debug('config Username: '  + adapter.config.Username);
    adapter.log.debug('config Password: '  + adapter.config.Password);

    adapter.config.EnigmaLightPort = parseInt(adapter.config.EnigmaLightPort, 10) || 0;
    adapter.config.PollingInterval = parseInt(adapter.config.PollingInterval, 10) || 0;

    if (adapter.config.PollingInterval && adapter.config.PollingInterval < 1000) {
        adapter.config.PollingInterval = 1000;
    }

    if (adapter.config.IPAddress === '' || adapter.config.IPAddress === '0.0.0.0') {
        adapter.log.error('Please specify IP address');
        return;
    }

    adapter.getState('VuPlus.EnigmaLight.ENABLED', function (err, state) {
        isEnigmaEnabled = state ? state.val : false;
    });

    // Try to Connect to EnigmaLight Server
	if (adapter.config.EnigmaLightPort > 0) {
		var enigmaLightsOptions = {
            host:   adapter.config.IPAddress,
            port:   adapter.config.EnigmaLightPort,
            method: 'GET'
        };

		var req = http.get(enigmaLightsOptions, function (/* res */) {
            adapter.log.debug('VUPlus EnigmaLight Exists on Port: ' + adapter.config.EnigmaLightPort);
            isEnigmaEnabled = true;
			adapter.setState('VuPlus.EnigmaLight.ENABLED', isEnigmaEnabled, true);
		});

		req.on('error', function (/* e */) {
            adapter.log.debug('VUPlus EnigmaLight does not exists on Port: ' + adapter.config.EnigmaLightPort);
            isEnigmaEnabled = false;
            adapter.setState('VuPlus.EnigmaLight.ENABLED', isEnigmaEnabled, true);
		});
	} else {
        isEnigmaEnabled = false;
        adapter.setState('VuPlus.EnigmaLight.ENABLED', isEnigmaEnabled, true);
    }

    // in this example all states changes inside the adapters namespace are subscribed
    adapter.subscribeStates('*');

    adapter.setState('VuPlus.COMMAND', '', true);

    //Check ever 5 secs
    adapter.log.info('starting Polling every ' + adapter.config.PollingInterval + ' ms');

    if (adapter.config.PollingInterval) {
        setInterval(checkStatus, adapter.config.PollingInterval);
        checkStatus();
    }
}

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Samsung Flexible Display Contest: Cash for Ideas, Business Plans
Envisioning the "next big thing" with a flexible screen could win you $10,000.
By J.T. Quigley for The Diplomat
Credit: @NaNwNaNd via Twitter
Korean tech giant Samsung showed off its first flexible OLED display panels at CES last January, creating speculation that future smartphones and tablets could benefit from the bendable, "unbreakable" design. Earlier this week, Samsung also began shipping curved OLED TVs – tangible proof of the company's commitment to flexible screen technology. Now, Samsung is asking the public for ideas about how best to utilize this emerging technology – and the company is offering cash prizes for the best applications.
The contest, which opens on August 29 and will continue accepting applications until October 6, will award a $10,000 grand prize alongside a $5,000 first prize and a $2,500 second prize. It is targeting those who already have professional connections with the tech industry.
"We are calling on the most innovative designers, hardware engineers, and entrepreneurs to develop new product ideas that put our revolutionary Flexible Display technology to use in ways that will define the future," says the official contest page.
Samsung isn't simply asking for a unique or innovative idea – the contest requires a business plan to back it up. The official rules are broken into four categories:
"Flexible display is a key part of your product." The product must be dependent on the bendable screen, unable to exist with current alternatives.
"Plan feasibility." The product must be highly desirable to consumers and attractive to investors.
"Timeline abstractions." Samsung will not provide a timeline for product development, so contestants can estimate future milestones such as prototyping, testing, and shipping.
"Cost assumptions." Samsung will not give cost information regarding the flexible display panels, so contestants are asked to focus on the product's value to consumers more than the price of a finished product.
Samsung requires contestants to respond to 14 questions and provide a sketch of their envisioned product. Samsung also requires that submitted ideas make use of flexible display panels that are between one and 20 inches in size and up to 1920 x 1080 pixels. There are also four screen types: plane, bendable, foldable, and rollable.
For the winning contestants, Samsung did not specify if they would actually get a prototype component to work with. The tech giant also included fine print regarding ownership of the submitted ideas:
"Samsung is continuously innovating, and may develop information that is similar to materials submitted in this contest, so only non-confidential information should be submitted."
The official rules also state: "By submitting an Entry, Contestant grants to Samsung the irrevocable, royalty-free right to use all or a portion of the submitted materials, along with the Contestant's name, company name, trademarks and logos, in any promotional materials produced by Samsung."
This may lead some potential contestants to think twice about submitting their groundbreaking ideas.
"Realize that whether you win or lose, Samsung now owns your idea," said Android Authority.
But then again – not many people have the opportunity to work side-by-side with such a major company or utilize technology that only a few top-tier manufacturers are capable of getting their hands on. Even if Samsung owns the idea, would-be inventors are guaranteed to get a lot of exposure in the tech world.
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Classy clamshell will sport a Snapdragon 800 CPU and a 13MP camera.
LG "Flexes" at Samsung – Designs a Rival Curved-Display Smartphone
Report: Inside sources release a sketch of LG's G Flex prototype.
Samsung Will Show Off a Curved-Display Smartphone Next Month
Company executives confirmed the unnamed handset at an event in Seoul.

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Freelance Football Opps
Chris Evans | Editor of The Set Pieces
Our next guest is the editor of The Set Pieces and freelance journalist, Chris Evans.
Photo credit: Nick Dawe
Hi Chris, thanks for speaking to Freelance Football Opportunities today. Can you tell us about yourself, your journey and how you ended up as the editor of The Set Pieces?
My story is probably quite unusual because I haven't taken a particularly well-trodden route to this point. I did a degree in sports journalism, but despite keeping my hand in after graduation, my main income has always been away from football writing.
I took a job at a content marketing agency and worked as a writer and editor on projects for loads of different clients over the years, including the likes of Speedo and Tesco. I even bagged industry awards and shortlists, but it just wasn't what I really wanted to do, which was football writing.
I'd been freelancing alongside my agency work — most regularly for FourFourTwo — so decided to go part-time to make time to start bridging the gap. Among a number of extra things I picked up included becoming editor of The Set Pieces (who I already wrote for).
Some prospective football writers may find themselves in a similar position as you did. Was taking a different route a help or a hindrance?
In a weird way, I'd say it was a huge help — aside from the obvious time constraints. While I worked on some really cool projects agency-side, I also had to work with some smaller clients too. But that helped me hone a really strong sense for a story because I was mining for diamonds in the rough and finding ways to make less-glamorous stories appealing.
I then applied that to finding football stories. That's probably how I managed to become a regular contributor to FourFourTwo's magazine because I hunted down stories that wasn't on anybody else's radar. One of my favourites was about the Brazilian non-league side that were led by a pastor, who was trying to bring young pros to England from South America by playing in the lowest tier of the football pyramid. I also got to know Brighton boss Graham Potter back when he couldn't get an interview for jobs in the Football League because I was writing stories about his work out in Sweden.
It might sound old school nowadays, but I'd hugely recommend any young writer to go and learn their trade working on something that's not football first — go and get those skills first and things will come back to you eventually because you did.
That sounds busy, so what does a 'normal' week look like for you?
A lot of plate spinning. But I'm used to it now and happy to do extra because it's what I'm passionate about. The weeks can change depending on what I'm working on at the time, which can fluctuate. The aim is to eventually to work exclusively in football, but it has to strike the right balance.
What is the most enjoyable part of your role?
It's hard to pick only one thing. But I still get a massive buzz when I unearth an interesting story and when something I'm proud of it published. I get as much enjoyment from digging out those quirky stories as I do from talking to big-name players or managers.
When did you know you wanted to work in football?
Probably when I was at college as a teenager. I'd never really thought about what I wanted to do before then, but when it came to picking a degree and spotted sports journalism as an option, I was sold. Is writing about football really a job?
Who are your favourite writers at the moment and what do you think it is that makes them so brilliant?
One of my favourites is Rory Smith because not only is he incredibly considered in what he writes and says, but he also pulls out some brilliant offbeat features from time to time too. Sure, the elite clubs and players draw a lot of attention, but there's so much football out there, I love to read a really well-told tale about something I've never heard about too.
I'm also a big fan of Miguel Delaney. He's another who is intuitive and is very entertaining too. The king of the comment piece!
What general advice would you give to those individuals looking to pursue a career in football writing/journalism? What are the key skills required?
Always listen if someone is giving you advice. You might not agree with them or even follow what they say, but if they're trying to pass on some of their experience to you, there's probably something in there that will help you or make sense eventually.
My biggest piece of advice for individuals trying to make their mark is to find a niche. Anybody can sit in their bedroom and churn out an analytical piece on something they watched in the Premier League last weekend but, frankly, who cares what you think? If you're an expert on a particular subject, have found your own story or have gone out to get an interview, that's worth so much more.
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Evaluation of the Kinematic Responses and Potential Injury Mechanisms of the Jejunum during Seatbelt Loading
High-speed biplane x-ray was used to research the kinematics of the small intestine in response to seatbelt loading. Six driver-side 3-point seatbelt simulations were conducted with the lap belt routed superior to the pelvis of six unembalmed human cadavers. Testing was conducted with each cadaver perfused, ventilated, and positioned in a fixed-back configuration with the spine angled 30 degrees from the vertical axis. Four tests were conducted with the cadavers in an inverted position, and two tests were conducted with the cadavers upright. The jejunum was instrumented with radiopaque markers using a minimally-invasive, intraluminal approach without inducing preparation-related damage to the small intestine. Tests were conducted at a target peak lap belt speed of 3 m/s, resulting in peak lap belt loads ranging from 5.4-7.9 kN. Displacement of the radiopaque markers was recorded using high-speed x-ray from two perspectives. Marker trajectories were tracked using motion analysis software and projected into calibrated three-dimensional coordinates to quantify the seatbelt and jejunum kinematics for each test. Five of the six tests resulted in jejunum damage. Based on the autopsy findings and the assessment of the belt and jejunum kinematics, it is likely that direct abdominal interactions with the seatbelt resulting in compression and stretch of the jejunum are components of the mechanisms of crash-induced jejunum injuries. In addition, the presence of fluid or air in the portion of the jejunum in the load path appears to be necessary to create jejunum damage in the cadaver model. Overall, the kinematics and damage data generated in this study may be useful for future restraint system development.
Abstract reprinted with permission of The Stapp Association.
Howes, Meghan K
Hardy, Warren N
Agnew, Amanda M
Hallman, Jason J
Publication Date: 2015-11
Edition: 2015/12/15
Features: Appendices; Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
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Publisher: Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
Serial URL: http://www.stapp.org/pubs.shtml
TRT Terms: Biophysics; Cadavers; Crash injuries; Crash tests; Demographics; Dummies; Injury severity; Occupant kinetics; Seat belts; Stomach
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Home » Media & Press » Press Releases and Statements » 2008 first quarter results approved by the Board of Directors
2008 first quarter results approved by the Board of Directors
Benetton Group consolidated revenues increase to 465 million euro (+3.4%) , net income rises to 29 million euro (+8.6%)
Xổ số miền nam chủ nhậtPonzano 14 May, 2008 – The Benetton Group Board of Directors, meeting today and chaired by Luciano Benetton, examined and approved the consolidated results for the first quarter of 2008.
Group net revenues in first quarter 2008 increased by 465 million euro (+3.4%), in line with the already-announced full year forecast. Growth in the quarter was influenced by:
new delivery schedules for the spring and summer collections, developed to take advantage of new business opportunities in a market in which styles and trends change ever more quickly;
the conversion of some USA stores from wholesale to retail, where the Group has decided to redefine the presence of its brands in line with a new development project for the North, Central and South American markets. This had a temporary impact on the quarter due to the lack of spring/summer invoicing in the early months of the year, which will be recovered in subsequent months;
revaluation of the euro in relation to other major currencies.
Values in millions of euro
Gross operating profitXổ số miền nam chủ nhật was 46.1% of revenues compared with 42.7% in the first quarter of 2007, due in particular to the increase in sales volumes and greater efficiency in management of the supply chain and sourcing activities, in a context of constant attention to product quality.
The contribution marginXổ số miền nam chủ nhật was 179 million euro against 160 million in the previous period, increasing to 38.6% of revenues from 35.6%.
Operating profit increased by 6 million euro to 47 million, 10.2% of revenues compared with 9.2% in the first quarter of 2007, also benefiting from non-recurring income which was in any case less than that in the first quarter of 2007.
Ordinary EBITDA increased by 9 million euro, to 65 million, equivalent to 14.1% of revenues compared with 12.5% in the comparative quarter.
Net incomeXổ số miền nam chủ nhật, of 29 million euro, grew by 8.6%.
Compared with March 31, 2007, working capital decreased by 4 million, due to the combined effects of:
an increase in net trade receivables of 36 million, associated with the increase in business;
a reduction in inventories of 18 million, also influenced by the new schedules for the collections;
a reduction in trade payables of 22 million, due in part to the increased impact of merchandised product purchases and of transport costs with terms of payment shorter than the average;
a net change of 44 million in other receivables and payables.
Compared with December 31, 2007, capital employed increased by 98 million, driven by an increase in working capital associated with the cyclical nature of the business, as well as by the increase in net fixed assets.
In the period, Group net operating capital expenditure was 74 million, compared with 37 million in the first quarter of 2007. Capital expenditure was predominantly for the commercial network (48 million) for the purchase and renovation of stores, in particular in markets such as Italy, France and the United States, as well as in countries with priority for development such as India, Russia and Turkey. Production capital expenditure (12 million) was mainly devoted to increasing capacity in the Tunisian production centre and the Castrette di Villorba logistics hub in Italy.
The net financial indebtedness was 565 million euro compared with 475 million euro at December 31, 2007 and 472 million at March 31, 2007.
(*) On April 1, 2008, the Group sold activities connected with the production of sports equipment to third parties; for this reason, all income and expenses connected to operating activities subject to the sale have been reclassified and shown in a separate line in the statement of income called "Net income from discontinued operations". This reclassification has also been made for comparative periods in 2007 to make them consistent with 2008.
During the quarter, UCB Adult began to benefit from the strategy of placing new emphasis on product categories as drivers for growth, offering complete ranges for individual product sectors in terms of both breadth and depth of the proposal; for example, shirts registered an increase in sales of over 40% in two seasons.
UCB children has consolidated the diversification of its offer by age band and has introduced the new System furnishing concept, specially designed to enhance the user-friendliness of its proposals.
Benetton Baby, targeting the "newborn to 5 years" age band, is being further developed, also with the addition of 13 more stores during spring/summer 2008.
Sisley Young has successfully grasped the business opportunity offered by young consumers attracted by sophisticated and out-of-the ordinary products and has gained in strength with more than 50% growth in the spring/summer collection compared with spring/summer 2007.
SisleyXổ số miền nam chủ nhật, enriched in 2007 with an increase in its "trend" proposals, completed its offer with the opening of the first two accessory stores.
The clear-cut identity of the PlaylifeXổ số miền nam chủ nhật brand, inspired by the American college world, is being further reinforced by new targeted openings in spring/summer 2008.
Italy showed positive growth in line with expectations for the full year and influenced by the new scheduling of the collections.
The five priority markets for Group growth (India, Turkey, Countries of the former Soviet Union, Central and South America, and China) had a quarterly performance in line with the three-year development targets, which anticipate the doubling of sales. In particular, the commercial organization in the ex-Soviet Union has been strengthened by the opening of the Moscow agency's new offices, occupying more than 1,500 m2Xổ số miền nam chủ nhật of floor space. During the quarter, the new operational headquarters in the United States, in Miami, were also opened; these will coordinate commercial activities and sourcing in the two Americas.
In established markets, growth was in line with expectations. There were significant rates of growth in France, Greece and the UK.
In the light of the sound results in the quarter, the Group confirms the objectives for the 2008 financial year:
6 to 8% growth in revenues on a like for like basis;
increase in EBITDA and net income of at least 7%;
capital expenditure of around 250 million euro;
indebtedness of around 650 million euro.
Benetton Group consolidated results
Consolidated statement of income
Xổ số miền nam chủ nhậtAs stated previously, after the amounts relating to the discontinued sports equipment operations were reclassified, the figures for 2007 have been restated to make them consistent with those in 2008.
(A) Operating profit before non-recurring items is 41 million, representing 9.0% of revenues (34 million in first quarter 2007, representing 7.7% of revenues, and 246 million in 2007 representing 12.1% of revenues).
Balance sheet and financial position highlights
Management has decided to present working capital in the strict sense of the term, meaning that direct taxation has now been excluded, also in keeping with requests from the financial community. As a result, the following items have been reclassified from "Other receivables/(payables)" to "Other assets/(liabilities)": deferred tax assets and liabilities, receivables due from the tax authorities for direct taxes and receivables and payables from/to holding companies in relation to the group tax election.
(A) Other receivables/(payables) include VAT receivables and payables, sundry receivables and payables, trade receivables and payables from/to Group companies, accruals and deferrals, payables to social security institutions and employees, receivables and payables for fixed asset purchase etc.
(B) Property, plant and equipment and intangible assets include all categories of assets net of the related accumulated depreciation, amortization, and impairment losses.
(C) Non-current financial assets include unconsolidated investments and guarantee deposits paid and received.
(D) Other assets/(liabilities) include retirement benefit obligations, provisions for legal and tax risks, the provision for sales agent indemnities, other provisions, current income tax liabilities, receivables and payables from/to holding companies in relation to the group tax election, receivables from the tax authorities for direct taxes, deferred tax assets also in relation to the company reorganization carried out in 2003 and deferred tax liabilities.
(E) Net financial indebtedness includes cash and cash equivalents and all short and medium/long-term financial assets and liabilities.
Alternative performance indicators
The following table shows how EBITDA and ordinary EBITDA are composed.
Declaration by the Manager Responsible for preparing the company's financial reports
The manager responsible for preparing the company's financial reports, Emilio Foà, declares, pursuant to paragraph 2 of Article 154-bis of the Consolidated Law on Finance, that the accounting information contained in this press release corresponds to the document results, books and accounting records.
This document contains forward looking statements, specifically in the section entitled "Outlook for the year", relating to future events and operating, economic and financial results of the Benetton Group. By their nature, such forecasts contain an element of risk and uncertainty, because they depend on the occurence of future events and developments. The actual results may differ significantly from those announced for a number of reasons.
First quarter 2008


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Coming back in from the cold: After years of playing the global outcasts South African businesses are having to learn how to walk again in the international business world - and are leaning heavily on PR in their efforts. Kate Nicholas reports
December 12, 1997 by KATE NICHOLAS
The dust may have settled on the civil unrest that surrounded the birth of the new South Africa, but for businesses operating in the rainbow nation, the process of change is only just beginning.
The dust may have settled on the civil unrest that surrounded the
birth of the new South Africa, but for businesses operating in the
rainbow nation, the process of change is only just beginning.
In the new South Africa, you are what you stand for, and success in
business is dependent upon communicating your contribution to rebuilding
the nation.
'There are two words to describe it - transparency and accountability.
These are the values of the new society that were not the values of the
old,' says Peter Mann, chairman of Lowe Bell and Mann, the agency
created following the acquisition of Sussens Mann by Lowe Bell
Communications in October 1996.
These principles are permeating both business and political
'It has put communications on the board room table faster than we could
have done it,' says Viccy Baker director of Simeka TWS
Communications.
There is still some insecurity about the perception of PR but the
demands of the new South Africa have honed the professionalism of the
industry.
'The future of PR is exciting, but coming through the whole
transformation process is almost as stressful as the civil unrest we
have been through,' says Rose Francis managing director of Rose Francis
Communications, one of the oldest established 'black' PR consultancies
in South Africa.
Despite its appalling crime record Johannesburg remains the economic
epicentre of South Africa. Around 60 per cent of agencies are based
there, the remainder being evenly divided between Cape Town and
Durban.
There is no formal ranking of agencies in South Africa, but
Burson-Marsteller affiliate Simeka TWS Communication - which claims a
fee income of around 20 million rand - is probably the largest
consultancy, its nearest rival being Lowe Bell and Mann. Other larger
players include Baird's, Cape-based De Kock and Kerkoff, Vallun Wilkins,
Citigate, Gillian Gamsay and PR International.
New kids on the block include Sasani Communications, a recent breakaway
from ad agency Hunt Lascaris.
Most agencies describe themselves as generalists and there are few
specialists.
However those with an environmental interest tend to centre on Cape
Town, home to pressure groups such as Earth Life Africa, NGOs such as
the Endangered Wildlife Trust and Greenpeace.
There are no real lobbying consultancies although a large number of
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current administration in the struggle to overthrow apartheid.
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consultancies understand how to market themselves in the international
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less interested in internal issues such as employment, equity and
training than how South African companies are planning to unlock
shareholder value.
The decision to reinvest in South Africa remains firmly a business,
rather than a political one. And the need to promote the business,
rather than social benefits of reinvestment have fuelled a real need for
coherent communication with potential international investors.
'As far as my organisation is concerned it is about getting back into
the global community,' says Duncan.
At the same time, international players moving into South Africa are
undoubtedly entering a minefield of political correctness.'Our biggest
job is to match the expectations of the companies coming into SA now
with the expectations of people who are at the receiving end,' says
Baker.
According to Mann those expectations differ radically: 'The traditional
Western way of doing business is to reach a decision as quickly as
possible and the process doesn't matter. In the Afro-centric way of
doing business, the process matters a lot.' And that process critically
includes very visible consultation with all interested parties.
The emphasis on process has led to a new humility among the domestic
business community, at least. Enlightened companies are keen to ensure
that they are communicating effectively with the emergent black market
while making known any contribution to core areas such as housing or
In the run-up to its proposed privatisation next year, South African
Airways, for example, is working to ensure its position in the mass
marketplace.
'There is strong pressure from the board and also the shareholders to
ensure that we are positioning ourselves in the disadvantaged
community,' says Leon Els, senior manager corporate relations. 'However
as he points out: 'It is not a profitable way of doing business it is
more a long term strategy.'
As part of that process, internal communications has become a major
growth area - a significant proportion of PR activity involving 'direct
communication' tools such as interactive workshops, forums and
industrial theatres. This has been partly fuelled by pressure from South
Africa's highly organised labour movement, but has also involved PR
professionals working side by side with management consultancies to deal
with issues at middle management level.
At the core of a company's employee communications has to lie a real
commitment to affirmative action. While not yet a legal requirement,
affirmative action is undoubtedly a crucial commercial issue for PR
companies, particularly those pitching for the increasing number of
government tenders. Simeka TWS Communications, for example, has been
particularly successful in securing government communication projects
partly due to a 30 per cent share ownership by black consortium Simeka
Holdings secured in May last year.
The level of illiteracy in South Africa, however, has undoubtedly
created a problem in terms of recruiting, in particular, entry level PR
practioners.
At the same time the escalating crime in South Africa's urban centres
has driven away much existing talent. 'There has been a brain drain
because people are afraid,' admits Viccy Baker.
As a result, the training infrastructure in South Africa has burgeoned
over the last couple of years. In addition to university courses in
communications and three year technikons diplomas in PR, the trade body
PRISA (Public Relations Institute of South Africa) has now launched its
own three year diploma. Over 60 per cent of the intake to PRISA's direct
courses and communications courses at technikons are black. At the same
time companies such as South African Airways have a quota system for
affirmative action and spend 6.5 per cent of its budget on training.
As Trish Downing, director of corporate communications for Africa's
leading pay TV network MNET points out: 'A senior practitioner here
might have a lot to teach other people. I doubt if there is another
country that has faced as many crises, issues management scenarios and
diversity of audiences. Nothing is straightforward.'
MEDIA FRAGMENTATION: MAKING A CHOICE
'The heterogeneous nature of South Africa is hard to grasp from the
outside,' says Lucien Vallun, partner in Johannesburg-based consultancy
Vallun Wilkins.
He isn't exaggerating. There are now 11 official languages in South
Africa.
To compound the communications challenge there is also wide spread
illiteracy, and an increasingly fragmentary media structure.
In terms of national press, the business community is well served by
'broadsheets' such as The Financial Mail, Business Day, Business Report,
the Weekly Mail and Guardian and the Sunday Independent. When it comes
to the mass market, in addition to 'tabloids' such as the Sunday Times
and the Star, there are also papers oriented at the black market such as
The Citizen and an increasing number of community newspapers such as the
highly successful Sowetan which address tightly defined audiences.
There are three state-owned television channels broadcasting variously
in Afrikaans and English as well as the main African languages. However,
under-funding in television has led to a cutback in magazine programming
over the last six months, a public relations challenge compounded by the
fact that a significant proportion of the population don't possess a
As a result community radio has emerged as probably the most powerful
commercial tool. At last count there were over 100 community radio
stations.
'The power of the radio involving the masses just cannot be rivalled,'
says James Duncan who used community radio to launch South Africa
Airway's new corporate identity to the masses earlier this year.
As Rose Francis, head of Rose Francis Communications, points out,
however: 'To get a story on community radio is quite a challenge because
the mandate that community radio has is not for commercial purposes. You
have to find a way around or else you are out of business. Because of
these kind of restrictions South African PR is incredibly creative.'


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Backstage Information Regarding Mandy Rose's WWE Release And NXT Title Loss
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Mandy Rose is still the topic of conversation in the world of professional wrestling. On Tuesday's "NXT" episode, the former "NXT" Women's Champion lost the title she had held for 413 days to Roxanne Perez, and after that, WWE reportedly released her due to suggestive content on her online subscription service.
Dave Meltzer gave more details about Rose's release on today's Wrestling Observer Radio, including how NXT president Shawn Michaels became aware of her content. There must have been a meeting because Matt Bloom brought Shawn Michaels' information about what she has been posting on her subscription service. "The game was scheduled for January 10." I think Perez was going to win the title when they changed the title, but that wasn't going to happen.
Naturally, they fired her as soon as they obtained the title from her. Although Rose's subscription service had existed throughout her reign as champion, Meltzer said that WWE couldn't ignore her recent content. According to Meltzer, "the feeling was that she way, way, way crossed the line." And in that circumstance, they felt they had no choice but to get rid of her. Rose thanked the public for their support when she made her first remarks about being fired earlier today. She also stated that she has no plans to delete her page.
NXT Women's Championship
Rose has held the NXT Women's Championship since Halloween Havoc on October 26, 2021, when she defeated Raquel Rodriguez. Satomura had held the NXT UK Women's Championship since June 2021, when she crushed Kay Lee Ray, now recognised as Alba Fyre, on NXT 2.0. Satomura created her WWE debut in the second Mae Young Classic in 2018. Satomura created her NXT 2.0 debut on the August 24 episode, appearing during an in-ring segment with Rose and Davenport.
Davenport decided to make her NXT 2.0 debut on August 17th, when she emerged in a backstage section with Indi Hartwell. The Unified NXT Women's Title fight was the night's second unification title match. Pretty Deadly defeated the NXT Tag Team Champions The Creed Brothers, the NXT UK Champions Josh Briggs and Brooks Jensen, and Gallus to become the Unified NXT Tag Team Champions. The event was held at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida.
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Energy optimisation of the property portfolio
PKA A/S owns a portfolio of 240 properties spread across 9,000 leases located all over Denmark. The portfolio includes both residential and commercial properties, as well as older properties and newly-constructed buildings.
Indoor climate
In 2008, PKA decided to work actively to create properties with a healthy indoor climate, social qualities and a low climate impact. Towards 2020, PKA will reduce the portfolio's climate impact by almost two thirds.
The average CO2 burden in 2008 was around 25 kg/sq.m. and the energy efficiency of the entire portfolio was 122 kWh/sq.m. On average, the properties had a D energy label.
To plan and execute a targeted campaign, a detailed overview of the properties in the portfolio was needed, in order to set optimum priorities for the action taken.
Furthermore, the projects would be executed as profitable energy-saving investments, as part of the general operation and maintenance, in cooperation and close dialogue with both residential and commercial tenants.
High demands were also made of the subsequent documentation of the energy-saving activities, in order to assess the actual effects.
Energy consulting Climate advice
In collaboration with PKA, for all properties larger than 1,000 sq.m., full coverage with central energy management via Min Energi was established.
To ensure a detailed overview of the portfolio's energy consumption, a database of existing energy labels, with dates, was created. The database is kept continuously updated.
For larger initiatives, such as roof, window and installation projects, the building dossiers are screened for potential energy savings. Energy savings are also incorporated in the ten-year operational and maintenance plans for the properties, so that energy efficiency is included and documented whenever measures are implemented.
On the basis of a reasonable distribution of financing between PKA and the tenants, there is dialogue with tenants on the establishment of joint projects to promote both indoor-climate improvements and energy efficiency in the properties.
In cooperation with DEAS' energy partner, Ørsted, supplementary financing is available for all energy-saving projects.
DEAS is in ongoing close dialogue with PKA, including quarterly status meetings, just as DEAS annually documents energy savings data, among other things from energy management and changes in the properties' energy labels.
During the first phase of the energy improvement measures in 2008-2015, the average annual CO2 load was reduced from 25 kg/sq.m. to 15 kg/sq.m., equivalent to a CO2 reduction of 40%.
The energy efficiency of the portfolio was improved from 122 kWh/sq.m. in 2008 to 113 kWh/sq.m. in 2015.
Moreover, the properties in the portfolio have improved from average energy label D to C, and the number of energy labels poorer than D was reduced to less than 30, equivalent to an area of less than 10% of the portfolio.
Continuous status reporting ensures that PKA achieves insight into and an overview of the energy efficiency improvements and that continued progress is made.
Goals for 2020: PKA has chosen to prolong and set ambitious new climate goals for the property portfolio, and is therefore continuing this extensive work as part of the company's sustainability strategy.
The goals for 2020 include, on average, for the portfolio:
Further reduction of CO2 load to 8 kg/sq.m. in 2020.
Improvement in energy efficiency to 85 kWh/sq.m. in 2020.
Improvement in average energy labelling from C to B.
Reduction of the portfolio's carbon footprint, 2008-2020.
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Original multi-plate linocut by Carolyn Murphy. This linocut of Haslingden Halo was created for a Pennine themed exhibition at The Whitaker in Rossendale, UK. The art sculpture on a hill above the town celebrates the regeneration of Pennine East Lancashire. 'Halo' is a small edition of five, in this colour way.
A different colour version was created for the 20:20 print exchange in 2018, with the entire edition of 25 original linocuts exchanged and now unavailable. Printed on 300g Canaletto off-white paper, this edition was hand-printed from three separate lino plates. Image size approx. 21 cm x 21 cm. Unframed, signed, titled and numbered on the front, backed with card and wrapped in a cellophane bag.


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Northern Ireland Assembly: Oral Answers to Questions — Agriculture and Rural Development: Foot-and-Mouth Disease (Rate Relief for Businesses) (30 Apr 2001)
Edwin Poots: The Minister said earlier that the European Union had banned the livestock marts from carrying out their business. Has the Minister contacted the European Union to ask it to support consequential compensation for the livestock marts?
Northern Ireland Assembly: Relief for Businesses Affected by Foot-and-Mouth Disease (1 May 2001)
Edwin Poots: This is an issue of great concern. Many people would say that tourism in my constituency of Lagan Valley has not been badly affected, but that is not the case. Lagan Valley has the largest horse-racing festival in Northern Ireland; the second largest motorcycle race — the Ulster Grand Prix; the largest cinema complex; and the top leisure swimming pool complex in the United Kingdom. Last...
Northern Ireland Assembly: Foot-and-Mouth Disease (1 May 2001)
Edwin Poots: On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. It is clear that farmers are in a position of hardship and are experiencing problems because individuals broke the law. There are prosecutions in place—[Interruption]
Northern Ireland Assembly: Oral Answers to Questions — Enterprise, Trade and Investment: Foot-and-Mouth Disease (Impact on Tourism) (8 May 2001)
Edwin Poots: 6. asked the Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Investment to give his assessment of the impact of foot-and-mouth disease on the tourist industry. (AQO 1380/00)
Edwin Poots: This is not the first time that the Minister has ruled out consequential compensation to the tourist industry. He has mentioned that there is a £1 million package available for those in the tourism industry. What innovative ideas are actually coming from the Northern Ireland Tourist Board as to how this money should be best distributed to increase the number of tourists visiting the Province?
Northern Ireland Assembly: Oral Answers to Questions — Social Development: Home Adaptations (8 May 2001)
Edwin Poots: 7. asked the Minister for Social Development to detail the current waiting time for occupational therapy reports for those needing adaptations carried out to their homes. (AQO 1382/00)
Edwin Poots: How does this compare to previous years? We as elected representatives often have to face people with serious illnesses who come to us complaining that they cannot get adaptions carried out in a reasonable time. How can this list be reduced further so that people will not have to wait so long for necessary adaptions?
Northern Ireland Assembly: Oral Answers to Questions — Office of First Minister and Deputy First Minister: Human Rights Violations (14 May 2001)
Edwin Poots: 6. asked the Office of the First Minister and the Deputy First Minister what consultation it has had with the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission on the issue of human rights violations by paramilitary organisations. (AQO 1433/00)
Edwin Poots: That is quite an astonishing answer, given the debate that took place in the Chamber, and given the Knox report, which referred to the see-no-evil-hear-no-evil attitude to punishment beatings carried out by paramilitary organisations. This has been particularly evident in the past three weeks when the IRA carried out two murders. The First Minister and the Deputy First Minister still sit in...
Northern Ireland Assembly: Oral Answers to Questions — Regional Development: Hoax Bomb Warnings and Terrorist Attacks (Cost to Public Transport) (14 May 2001)
Edwin Poots: 4. asked the Minister for Regional Development to detail the cost to public transport of hoax bomb warnings and terrorist attacks. (AQO 1431/00)
Northern Ireland Assembly: Oral Answers to Questions — Regional Development: Bomb Threats on Railway Lines (Financial Losses) (14 May 2001)
Edwin Poots: Does that figure include the cost of the petrol bomb attacks on buses throughout Belfast and other areas of the Province? What could have been provided by the Department for Regional Development if that extra money were available rather than it's being used up paying for hoax bombs?
Northern Ireland Assembly: Oral Answers to Questions — Health, Social Services and Public Safety: Surgical Procedures: Waiting Times (21 May 2001)
Edwin Poots: 6. asked the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety to detail (a) the waiting time for cardiac surgery in October 2000, and (b) the current waiting time. (AQO 1498/00)
Edwin Poots: Those are quite alarming figures. Many of the 160 people who have been waiting more than 12 months for cardiac surgery are dying because of the delay. We hear that targets for reduction are being set. How are those targets going to be achieved? How can the Minister demonstrate that those targets can be achieved under the current Administration?
Northern Ireland Assembly: Oral Answers to Questions — Finance and Personnel: Orange Halls (Derating) (21 May 2001)
Edwin Poots: Does the Minister accept that he has made a very unfair ruling, as Orange Halls are essentially cultural halls? GAA halls are used for sporting purposes, and he finds it completely reasonable to derate those, yet he asks that Orange Halls prove that they are being used to set up children's groups, youth clubs, youth meetings, and so on, before they can be derated. Those responsible for the...
Northern Ireland Assembly: Oral Answers to Questions — Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister: Community Relations Council (29 May 2001)
Edwin Poots: 5. asked the Office of the First Minister and the Deputy First Minister how many members of the Community Relations Council represent church organisations other than the four main churches. (AQO 1542/00)
Edwin Poots: Now is an opportune time to look at this, as I understand that there are eight new appointees to the Community Relations Council. There is a perception in the community that only liberals are appointed to the Community Relations Council. When will we have people who represent the diversity of opinion in Northern Ireland, rather than a group of middle-class liberals pontificating about what...
Northern Ireland Assembly: Oral Answers to Questions — Culture, Arts and LEisure: Gaelic Athletic Association (29 May 2001)
Edwin Poots: 3. asked the Minister of Culture, Arts and Leisure whether he intends to continue grant aiding the Gaelic Athletic Association while it retains rule 21. (AQO 1543/00)
Edwin Poots: Is it not the case that there are thousands of young people participating in sports who are being discriminated against through lack of funding for their sports? The Taylor report's recommendations for safety in soccer stadiums, for example, have not been implemented in Northern Ireland, yet we have a sport being funded that excludes people. Other inclusive sports are being excluded. Surely...
Northern Ireland Assembly: Oral Answers to Questions — Agriculture and Rural Development: Professional Fees (29 May 2001)
Edwin Poots: 4. asked the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development to confirm whether pig farmers, who were refused assistance under the pig outgoers scheme, will have their professional fees reimbursed. (AQO 1544/00)
Edwin Poots: I am very disappointed by that response. Around 80 farmers missed out on the pig outgoers scheme, and most of those had had to pay approximately £350 plus VAT to make those applications. That is a relatively small figure for the Department to find, yet it would help alleviate the losses incurred by those who did not gain support under the pig outgoers scheme. I appeal to the Minister to...
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A unique Finnish group, whose band members all live with learning disabilities, are applying to compete in this year's Eurovision Song Contest. The group will first have to battle it out with 17 other Finnish bands though to earn the right to represent Finland in the competition.
Pertti Kurikan Nimipaivat, which translates as Pertti Kurikka's Name Day, is comprised of members living with Down Syndrome and Autism. The line-up goes as follows: Kari Aalto is the lead singer, Pertti Kurikka is the guitarist, Sami Helle plays bass and the quartet is completed with drummer Toni Välitalo.
Their manager, Kalle Pajamaa, explained their interest in the competition saying "Pertti the guitarist is a big fan of Eurovision. Their families are supportive as well as the fans." The main reason for them entering the competition is to raise awareness around learning disabilities and hopefully increase the number of social programs on offer in Finland.
The band have been in the limelight before in a 2009 documentary titled The Punk Syndrome which showcases the bands desire for rocking out. It sits as a great piece showcasing the important role that music can play in allowing disabled people to express themselves.
The band will compete live on national Finnish TV in a bid to win over viewers who ultimately decide the nation's representative through a public vote. The big show airs this Saturday, February 7th, where the band will perform their song Aina Mun Pitää which translates as Whenever I Have To and they hope that they will get their chance to perform it again on the Eurovision stage in Vienna later this year.
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Hieronder volgt een lijst van landen van de wereld in 1851.

Uitleg
 Alle de facto onafhankelijke staten zonder ruime internationale erkenning zijn weergegeven onder het kopje Niet algemeen erkende landen.
 De afhankelijke gebieden, dat wil zeggen gebieden die niet worden gezien als een integraal onderdeel van de staat waar ze afhankelijk van zijn, zijn weergegeven onder het kopje Niet-onafhankelijke gebieden. Vazalstaten zijn hierbij inbegrepen.
 bezette gebieden zijn niet op deze pagina weergegeven.

Staatkundige veranderingen in 1851
 11 januari: stichting van het Hemelse Koninkrijk Taiping.
 15 juli: Victoria wordt een aparte kolonie (voorheen onderdeel van Nieuw-Zuid-Wales).
 15 september: de kolonie Portugees-Timor wordt bij de kolonie Macau gevoegd.
 Siamese bezetting van het Koninkrijk Champassak.
 Het Koninkrijk Xhieng Khuang wordt onafhankelijk van Vietnam.

Onafhankelijke landen

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Andere landen

Unie tussen Zweden en Noorwegen
De Unie tussen Zweden en Noorwegen was een personele unie, waarbij de koning van Zweden tevens koning van Noorwegen was. Noorwegen had binnen deze unie een grote mate van autonomie.

Landen binnen de grenzen van het Ottomaanse Rijk
In onderstaande lijst zijn staten opgenomen die lagen in het gebied dat officieel behoorde tot het Ottomaanse Rijk, maar waar het Ottomaanse Rijk geen zeggenschap had (d.w.z. het binnenland van het Arabisch Schiereiland). Enkele kleinere staten/stammen, zoals Madjm'a, zijn niet weergegeven. Sommige staten, zoals Lahej, hadden informele protectievedragen met de Britten.

Niet algemeen erkende landen
In onderstaande lijst zijn landen opgenomen die internationaal niet erkend werden, maar de facto wel onafhankelijk waren en de onafhankelijkheid hadden uitgeroepen.

Niet-onafhankelijke gebieden
Hieronder staat een lijst van afhankelijke gebieden.

Afghaanse niet-onafhankelijke gebieden

Amerikaanse niet-onafhankelijke gebieden

Niet-onafhankelijke gebieden van Ashanti

Belgisch-Pruisische niet-onafhankelijke gebieden

Britse niet-onafhankelijke gebieden

Britse Kroonbezittingen

Bruneise niet-onafhankelijke gebieden

Niet-onafhankelijke gebieden van Buchara

Chinese niet-onafhankelijke gebieden

Niet-onafhankelijke gebieden van Chitral
Onderstaande gebieden waren schatplichtig aan Chitral, maar waren grotendeels autonoom.

Deense niet-onafhankelijke gebieden

Ethiopische niet-onafhankelijke gebieden

Franse niet-onafhankelijke gebieden

Japanse niet-onafhankelijke gebieden

Niet-onafhankelijke gebieden van Johor

Nederlandse niet-onafhankelijke gebieden
De staten (vorstenlanden) van Nederlands-Indië die onder Nederlandse protectie stonden en soms een grote mate van autonomie hadden, zijn niet apart weergegeven. Voorbeelden hiervan zijn: Bacan, Banjarmasin, Bima, Bone, Bulungan, Buton, Gowa, Gunung Tabur, Indragiri, Jambi, Kotawaringin, Kubu, Kutai Kartanegara, Lingga-Riau, Lombok, Mataram, Mempawah, Pontianak, Sambaliung, Sambas, Siau, Simpang, Sintang, Tabukan, Tayan en Tidore. Nederland was ook deel van een personele unie met het hertogdom Limburg.

Omaanse niet-onafhankelijke gebieden

Oostenrijkse niet-onafhankelijke gebieden

Ottomaanse niet-onafhankelijke gebieden
Egypte en Tunis waren onderdelen van het Ottomaanse Rijk, maar hadden een grote mate van autonomie.

Perzische niet-onafhankelijke gebieden

Portugese niet-onafhankelijke gebieden

Russische niet-onafhankelijke gebieden

Rwandese niet-onafhankelijke gebieden

Sardijnse niet-onafhankelijke gebieden

Niet-onafhankelijke gebieden van Siak

Siamese niet-onafhankelijke gebieden
Het Koninkrijk Besut Darul Iman was een vazal van Terengganu en is niet apart weergegeven. De semi-autonome stadstaten van Lanna (Chiang Rai, Lampang, Lamphun, Mae Hong Son, Nan en Phrae) zijn ook niet apart vermeld. Patani was een confederatie bestaande uit 7 semi-autonome koninkrijken: Patani, Reman, Nongchik, Teluban (Saiburi), Legeh, Yaring (Jambu) en Yala (Jala). Deze koninkrijken zijn ook niet apart weergegeven.

Siamees-Vietnamese niet-onafhankelijke gebieden

Niet-onafhankelijke gebieden van Sokoto

Spaanse niet-onafhankelijke gebieden

Vietnamese niet-onafhankelijke gebieden

Zweeds-Noorse niet-onafhankelijke gebieden

1851
1851

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