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Q: If, Then statement for Bash Init Script I am trying to get the output of whether a status is running or not via the pid. When I add the following to the script, it only outputs the first echo. Whether or not the process has been killed or not. What am i missing in the first if?
  status() {
          if [  'ps auxww | grep $APPLICATION | grep $SERVICE1 | gawk "{print $2}" | grep -v grep' ];
               echo -e $"$SERVICE1 is currently running \n "
          else
               echo -e $"$SERVICE1 is not running \n "
               RETVAL=$?
               echo
          fi
          fi
          return $RETVAL
  }

A: The [ is command which is an alias for the "test" command with a required end ]. The if statement in bash tests the exit status of command. In your case, you want to test the exit status of your pipeline, rather than use test.
if ps auxww | grep $APPLICATION | grep $SERVICE1 | gawk "{print $2}" | grep -v grep; then
   ...
fi

You normally don't want to parse the output of ps in this way. Instead, use pgrep if available:
if pgrep -f "$APPLICATION.*$SERVICE1"; then
   ...
fi

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The Communist government of Cuba sent back a shipment carrying 17,000 copies of the New International Version Bible, saying it would only allow Bibles in the King James version, according to a report. On paper, Cuba lifted its ban on printing new Bibles in 2015.
The Department of Religious Affairs sent the shipment by Christian ministry Biblica back to Miami, Florida, in 2016, Marti News reported this week.


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RELATIONSHIP TIMELINE: A quick refresher on Kris Aquino's dating history
Robin Padilla, Joey Marquez, James Yap + more of Kris' ex-partners
Humility Javier
11/5/2021 in News
It's no secret (not anymore, at least) that Kris Aquino has now found love and happiness in the company of former DILG secretary Mel Senen Sarmiento. There is much to celebrate about their recently-announced engagement, but for us, spectators of Kris' love life since day one, it's simply the fact that their relationship is the rainbow after many storms.
Join us as we look back on Kris' highly publicized relationships in the spirit of honoring the journey that led her to this new chapter of being a soon-to-be Sarmiento.
Robin Padilla
Chalk it up to wrong timing but Robin and Kris' relationship in the 1990s ultimately didn't work out despite their efforts to champion their "you and me against the world" type of love.
The Bad Boy of Philippine Movies pursued Kris after he got invited to her 18th birthday TV special. By then, he admittedly already had a massive crush on the actress-host.
When Kris finally said yes, she would take Robin to events in the Malacañang Palace during the time of her mother Corazon Aquino's presidency. However, their relationship allegedly came to a halt because of the pressures that came with Kris' status and the opposition of her mother Cory.
Phillip Salvador
Kris' love life took another controversial turn when she started dating Phillip Salvador, who is 18 years her senior, after working together in the 1994 film "Nandito Ako." During their relationship, the veteran actor was still married to his estranged wife Sony Dabao.
Much to the disapproval of Kris' mom, the two lived together until they called it quits in 1999.
In 1995, Kris gave birth to their son Josh.
In a 2003 interview with YES! Magazine, Kris openly mentioned that she dated Vic Sotto "a couple of times" after parting ways with Phillip Salvador. Kris and Vic worked on the 1990 rom-com "My Funny Valentine."
While they never reached official boyfriend-girlfriend status, Kris and Vic were subject to reportedly false cheating accusations by Kris' succeeding partner Joey Marquez.
Joey Marquez
In 2002, Kris Aquino interviewed actor and former PBA player Joey Marquez for "The Buzz" about his separation with Alma Moreno. From there, an instant yet brief romance ensued.
Kris laid out all the messy details of their split in a 2003 interview with TV Patrol, revealing that Joey pointed a cocked gun directly at her and infected her with an STD. The actor initially claimed Kris' statements were false before he publicly apologized to Kris on live TV.
Their highly controversial separation ended in a settlement agreement.
Mark Lapid
In the year that followed her dramatic split with Joey, Kris was briefly linked to Mark Lapid, the son of actor-politician Lito Lapid.
On "The Buzz," Kris mentioned that Mark has sent her flowers and that they exchanged text messages. Their romance quickly lost traction.
James Yap
James and Kris' love story may have started at a Greenhills meet-up in 2005 but the basketball star admitted that he's had a huge crush on Kris since high school. Thanks to James' talent manager who set them up, the two hit it off and tied the knot in a civil wedding five months after their first encounter.
Two years later, while Kris was pregnant with their son Bimby, James was allegedly having an affair with another woman. Even though Kris chose to stay by her husband's side during that problematic time, their marriage eventually fell apart.
Due to James' alleged infidelity, they separated in 2010 and their marriage was annulled In 2012.
Herbert Bautista
Back in 2014, a brief romance sparked between Kris and former Quezon City mayor Herbert Bautista. While their relationship led to a proposal in April of that year, it didn't take long for the former public servant to break things off with the multi-hyphenate actress.
He then proposed again in 2017, but Kris declined.
In a report by Manila Bulletin on Thursday, November 4, ex-mayor Herbert commented on Kris' engagement saying he's "happy for her."
And as for Kris' present love:
Mel Senen Sarmiento
On October 24, Kris broke the internet with a very special announcement: she's engaged to Mel Sarmiento!
"To my best friend and the man I said yes to spending the rest of my life with, thank you for as bimb said loving me for me, with no agenda, and for being just an overall good and patient man. It's unreal how much more calm & peaceful I feel now that you're here," she wrote in the caption of her Instagram update.
She credits her late brother, former President Noynoy Aquino, for being their "matchmaker."
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Topics covered in the Fourth Committee include effects of atomic radiation (item 50); international cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space (item 51); United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) (item 52); report of the Special Committee to Investigate Israeli Practices Affecting the Human Rights of the Palestinian People and Other Arabs of the Occupied Territories (item 53); comprehensive review of the whole question of peacekeeping operations in all their aspects (item 54); questions relating to information (item 55); Assistance in mine action (item 49); decolonization issues (items 56-60); revitalization of the work of the General Assembly (item 121); and programme planning (item 135).
Draft I, on assistance to Palestine refugees, would have the Assembly call upon all donors to continue to make the most generous efforts possible to meet the anticipated needs of UNRWA, including with regard to increased expenditures arising from the serious socio-economic and humanitarian situation and instability in the region, particularly in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, and those mentioned in recent emergency appeals.
By the terms of draft II, on persons displaced as a result of the June 1967 and subsequent hostilities, the Assembly would stress the necessity for an accelerated return of displaced persons, and call for compliance with the mechanism agreed upon by the parties in article XII of the Declaration of Principles on Interim Self-Government Arrangements of 13 September 1993 on the return of displaced persons. It would also strongly appeal to all Governments, organizations and individuals to contribute generously to the Agency and to the other intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations concerned.
Speaking in explanation of vote, the representative of Iran said his delegation had voted in favour of all draft resolutions under agenda item 53, including resolutions Drafts I through V from report A/66/427 concerning Israeli practices, in order to join other members of the General Assembly in showing solidarity with the Palestinian people. He emphasized that Iran would maintain its long-standing position on the resolutions relating to the Palestinian issue.
Explaining his delegation's position "more clearly" concerning the resolutions and certain paragraphs contained therein, he said that to the knowledge of all, Iran had been unwavering in its support for the Palestinian people and their endeavours to attain their national goals and aspirations, including the full exercise of their right to self-determination, and had genuinely supported the legal and democratic government of Palestine. Iran continued to emphasize the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people, who had been suffering from the occupation and suppressions for decades.
He said Iran believed that the settlement of the Palestinian crisis would be achievable only if the inalienable rights of the people of occupied Palestine were fully recognized. Due to the lack of attention to the root causes of the crisis, it had remained unsolved for more than six decades. Those causes included the continued occupation of the Palestinian and other occupied territories by the Zionist regime, as well as the persistent violations of the rights of the Palestinian people, including the right to self-determination, especially the legitimate and inalienable right of return of the Palestinian refugees.
In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Côte d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Republic of Moldova, Romania, Russian Federation, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Tajikistan, Thailand, The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Viet Nam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
Abstain: Cameroon, Canada, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States of), Nauru, Palau, United States, Vanuatu.
Absent: Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Guinea-Bissau, Iran, Jordan, Kiribati, Myanmar, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, South Sudan, Suriname, United Republic of Tanzania.
In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo, Costa Rica, Côte d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Republic of Moldova, Romania, Russian Federation, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Tajikistan, Thailand, The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Viet Nam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
Absent: Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Kiribati, Myanmar, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, South Sudan, Suriname, United Republic of Tanzania.
In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo, Costa Rica, Côte d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Republic of Moldova, Romania, Russian Federation, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Tajikistan, Thailand, The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Viet Nam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
Absent: Central African Republic, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Kiribati, Myanmar, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, South Sudan, Suriname, United Republic of Tanzania.
In favour: Afghanistan, Algeria, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Bhutan, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Chile, China, Congo, Cuba, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Ghana, Grenada, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Swaziland, Syria, Tajikistan, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Viet Nam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
Abstain: Albania, Andorra, Angola, Argentina, Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Benin, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Colombia, Costa Rica, Côte d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, El Salvador, Estonia, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Republic of Moldova, Romania, Russian Federation, Samoa, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Vanuatu.
Absent: Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Kiribati, Madagascar, Myanmar, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, South Sudan, Suriname, United Republic of Tanzania.
In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo, Costa Rica, Côte d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Republic of Moldova, Romania, Russian Federation, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Tajikistan, Thailand, The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Viet Nam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
Absent: Central African Republic, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Kiribati, Myanmar, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, South Sudan, Suriname, United Republic of Tanzania.
In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Republic of Moldova, Romania, Russian Federation, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Tajikistan, Thailand, The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Timor-Leste, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Viet Nam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
Abstain: Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Panama, Vanuatu.
Absent: Central African Republic, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Kiribati, Myanmar, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, South Sudan, Suriname, Tonga, United Republic of Tanzania.
In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Republic of Moldova, Romania, Russian Federation, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Tajikistan, Thailand, The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Timor-Leste, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Viet Nam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
Abstain: Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, El Salvador, Vanuatu.
Absent: Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Kiribati, Myanmar, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, South Sudan, Suriname, Tonga, United Republic of Tanzania.
In favour: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Republic of Moldova, Romania, Russian Federation, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Tajikistan, Thailand, The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Timor-Leste, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Viet Nam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
Abstain: Cameroon, Canada, Côte d'Ivoire, Haiti, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States of), Nauru, Palau, Tonga, United States, Vanuatu.
Absent: Central African Republic, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Kiribati, Myanmar, Niger, Nigeria, Panama, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, South Sudan, Suriname, United Republic of Tanzania.


Who are you? What interests you? Where do you want to be? You are asked to make a short digital presentation introducing yourself to the Level 6 Illustration staff team. We don't expect all these questions to be answered, but they will at least focus you over the summer break in preparation for the year ahead. This is an exercise in ordering, editing and presentation.
What are the strengths and weaknesses in your work? What are your expectations of the coming year? In the presentation you may also include sources of inspiration, items that interest you or influence your work. You should view these presentations as a means of self-reflection, hopefully drawing some conclusions to what you may want to do in the future.
The brief for this project was self explanatory; introduce yourself to the level 6 team. To begin I visited my own website since that's where I display my work. This already acts as an introduction into myself and my work for people who are unfamiliar and, in a sense, already satisfies the brief; the level 6 team could visit my website's home page and learn enough to fulfil the requirements. Having a website really helped in having material readily available to edit, arrange and present.
Using my website, I began categorising the work, with additional static pieces into thematic groups to present in a video summising who I am, what I do and what I would like to continue doing. I arrived at the following 5 categories.
I found a clear repetition of interests I didn't realise I worked frequently with. I knew I had an interest in technology from my obsession with television series such as Black Mirror and The Twighlight Zone however I wasn't aware this featured so heavily in a number of my projects. I developed a strong interest in the house, home and architecture from last year's module option Re-Imagining the House. This fed back into various illustration projects and substantially in my current summer project. This category in particular helped to broaden my use of materials. Fears and phobias also feature in a number of projects from the unconscious mind through to those at the forefront that I can consciously identify. I often explore these as they are often highly relatable and therefore incur an emotional reaction in the viewer as well as myself. Flux involves motion relating to water. I found it difficult to title this category however there is a clear relationship in the fluid motion that appears in each video in this section. Finally, I enjoy exploring isolation and being alone. This again features in my current project and a number of projects from last year. It is the uncanny atmosphere I enjoy most when attempting to convey loneliness.
I am an animator, film maker, illustrator and model maker. I enjoy combining traditional techniques with digital processes to create something new.
Atmosphere, technology, space, texture, horror, psychology, behaviour, fears/phobias, liminal space, the uncanny, architecture, nighttime.
What are the strengths and weaknesses in your work?
What are your expectations of the coming year?
I feel like producing something similar to my showreel would answer all these questions themselves. By viewing the film you should be able to gather an understanding of my interests in the themes that I choose to show. You should be able to understand my strengths by seeing the variety withing my work and make judgement on my weaknesses. I therefore plan to include little to no text/speech within the film since the questions are answered in the visual elements.
Having now selected 5 categories that summarise the key themes within my work, I collected pieces of my work that fit the categories. This helped mainly to organise the content and helped me to visualise how the final collection may appear and in what order.
Visually arranging my ideas as above really helped in organising and editing what I wanted to display and what I chose to leave out in my video. Until now I also wouldn't have indentified myself in having a style however there are clear connections between all my work be that in process, technique, materials or aesthetic that I didn't realise existed.
With the work I've selected,which is mainly from the past 2 years from university projects to self initiated briefs, I arranged them on Premiere Pro in their categories. I began with technology through to house/home/architecture to fears/phobias to flux and finally ending with isolation. I found during this process that the video was going to be rather long, longer than the brief's specified 2 minutes so I therefore sped up the clips. I felt this would work better than editing down my work even further because I wanted to show the variety within my work as well as consistency. The faster pace should also help to maintain the viewer's interest.
Finally I added a soundtrack. I found a track on freemusicarchive.org which seemed to suite every clip. The soundtrack I selected was Kai Engel - Cloudburst. It is atmospheric and dark like 99.9% of my work and thus fitted perfectly.
Overall, I feel the response to the brief is solid and provides the answers to the questions visually. It was really helpful to organise my work as a collections as it helped me to indentify recurring themes I didn't know I enjoyed working with until now. It is also nice to see the variety of materials I use and how each final outcome is visually similar yet different. It has helped me understand the parts of my work I will continue to work with and others that maybe weren't my best pieces.


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Tony Award Nominations 2019
Nominations for the Tony Awards have been announced today and we are thrilled to have a wealth of clients' nominated!
Rupert Goold is nominated for Best Direction of a Play for his work on Ink, which is also nominated for Best Play and was cast by Anne McNulty.
Nominated in the Best Lighting Design of a Play is Neil Austin, for Ink. Adam Cork is also nominated for Best Sound Design in a Play for is work on Ink.
The Ferryman is nominated for Best Play, starring Dean Ashton, Genevieve O'Reilly, Catherine McCormack and Dearbhla Molloy.
The winners will be announced at the 73rd annual ceremony June 9th, with James Corden hosting.


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IBSF - World Under 21s, Knockout Rounds
TAGS: UNDER 21S, 2015-2016, IBSF
Unfortunately for the Welsh contingent, the rest of the World proved too strong in the IBSF Under 21s category. Both Ben Fortey and Tyler Rees reached the last 16s...
IBSF - World Under 21s, Knockout Rounds First Day
All the Under 21s made it through the group stages, a tremendous achievement. Tyler Rees got through in 7th spot, losing only 2 frames in 3 matches. Jackson Page took...
IBSF - World Under 21s, Opening Rounds
TAGS: UNDER 21S, IBSF, 2015-2016
Following completion of the IBSF World Under 18s, the Under 21s has got underway and Wales are represented by Ben Fortey, Rhys Thomas, Ryan Rowlands, Jackson Page, Tyler...
IBSF - World Under 18s Last 16 and up
Jackson Page has reached the final of the IBSF World Under 18s in Belgium. Victories over Ming Tung Chan (4-0), Shrikrishna Suryanarayanan (4-3) and Mihai...
IBSF - World Under 18s Result
Today saw the final of the World Under 18s being played out in Belgium - and what a final it was! The opening frame was comfortably taken 91-0 by Yun Fung Tam, only...
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The boys have spent plenty of time on the baize over the last 48 hours, with 4 making it through to the last 54 knockout stages. Tyler Rees took 10th slot with 4 wins...
HIBSF Home Internationals 2016 - Billiards
TAGS: HOME INTERNATIONALS, BILLIARDS, 2015-2016
As many of you know, the Home Internationals was contested last week. This year, for the first time in 10 years, Wales sent a billiards side to the tournament. Peter...
The IBSF World Under 18s has got underway today, with seven of our youngsters making the trip to Belgium to compete. Group A features Jackson Page in amongst some...
HIBSF Home Internationals 2016 - U16s and U21s Results Plus Billiards
TAGS: HOME INTERNATIONALS, UNDER 16S, UNDER 21S, 2015-2016, BILLIARDS
What can we say but "The boys done good!" Today, after a narrow defeat by England A, Wales U16s took the Home Internationals title as the Republic of...
HIBSF Home Internationals 2016 - U16s and U21s Update
TAGS: HOME INTERNATIONALS, UNDER 16S, UNDER 21S, 2015-2016
The boys have been in action quite a bit over the last day. The Under 16 team of Dylan Emery, Callum Matthews, Alfie Davies and Brad Ferguson have made a great start,...
HIBSF Home Internationals 2016 Men and Masters Results
TAGS: HOME INTERNATIONALS, MENS, MASTERS, 2015-2016
The Welsh Masters A side have been crowned the 2016 HIBSF Masters champions, by a single point over last year's winners England A. Elfed Evans came 3rd in the...
HIBSF Home Internationals 2016 - Saturday Lunch
It has been a tough day so far for some of the Welsh Players, with others enjoying notable success. Wales A (Alex Taubman, Andrew Pagett, Rhydian Richards and Jack...
IBSF - World 6 Reds Result
TAGS: MENS, 6 REDS, 2015-2016, IBSF
The IBSF 6 Reds title was decided yesterday, with Darren Morgan taking the win 6 frames to 4 against Chau Hon Man from Hong Kong, who beat Andrew Pagett in the sem...
IBSF - World 6 Reds and World Team 2016 - Friday
TAGS: MENS, MASTERS, 2015-2016, IBSF, 6 REDS
Today saw the end of the Team Championship. Andrew Pagett and Jamie Clarke came from from 2-0 down in the quarter final to reach the semis. Unfortunately their next...
IBSF - World 6 Reds and World Team 2016 - Thursday Lunch
TAGS: MENS, MASTERS, 6 REDS, IBSF, 2015-2016
After a rest day, the boys have been back in action yesterday and today. The Mens competition sees Darren Morgan and Andrew Pagett in separate halves of the draw...
IBSF - World 6 Reds and World Team 2016 - Thursday Evening
The evening sessions yielded differing results for our remaining players. Andrew Pagett and Jamie Clarke had a comfortable 3-0 win over Egypt 11 to reach th...
IBSF - World 6 Reds and World Team 2016 - Monday
Today was another day of mixed fortunes for the Welsh, but those that have progressed have done so in some style. In the Mens Tournament, Martin Williams, Keit...
IBSF - World 6 Reds and World Team 2016 - Sunday
Sunday saw the Mens competition take a break as the Masters and Team competitions played on. The Mens Team event has seen Wales 1 (Andrew Pagett and Jamie Clarke)...
IBSF - World 6 Reds and World Team 2016 - Saturday
Saturday has seen our players make further strides towards the next rounds. In Group E, Martin Williams has lost both his matches so far, but the experience he'll...
IBSF - World 6 Reds and World Team 2016
TAGS: MENS, MASTERS, IBSF, 2015-2016, 6 REDS
Despite this being what many of us perceive to be the summer break, several of our players are currently over in Egypt competing in the IBSF World 6 Reds, Mens World...


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2020 Bentley Continental GT W12
MSRP $218,900 - $266,665
Ranked #7 in Midsize Coupe
2020 Bentley Continental GT W12 Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures
2020 Bentley Continental GT W12 Exclusive Pictures + Spy Shots
Bentley's fanbase asked for more power under the hood. Adhering to these requests, Bentley created what the world knows as The Bentley Continental GT. The 2017 Bentley Continental GT Coupe comes with a number of engine options starting from a V8 going all the way up to a W12 engine paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel-drive system for an ultra-fast driving experience.
For the year 2020, the Continental GT went under the scalpel and emerged as a lighter, faster and a better overall proposition. It now shares its underpinnings with the Porsche's platform that is more stable and stronger than before. Also, a host of features have also been added to it, but you were already expecting that right?
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Smooth performance from all the engines
Sophisticated and spacious interior
Usage of some of the finest leathers in the world
Improved driving dynamics
Rear seats can be congested for adults
Subpar cargo capacity
Larger carbon footprint
Redesigned exterior
8 speed automated manual
3 yr./ 500,000 mi.
Base$218,900 onwards
First Edition$266,665 onwards
Deep Crystal Blue
This all-wheel driven coupe-like Gran Tourer ranks up against the likes of the Mercedes-Benz AMG S65 and the Rolls-Royce Wraith CoupeConsequently, the third-generation GT pumps out 626 hp and the W12 motor seems more engaging than ever before. So, it is easily as sporty as it is luxurious.
The Continental GT is an expensive luxury car. It comes with the finest quality materials and has a power-packed engine option. Being in the market for almost 14 years and though it has gone under minor changes it lacks some features of a modern luxury car.
2020 Bentley Continental GT W12 Features
All Continental GT's come in all-wheel configuration with 8-speed automatic transmission. The Continental GT is a luxury grand touring car. It features a high-quality interior design with superior quality wood and leather. One can highly personalise their Continental GT with a variety of optional features available with Premier Package and Black Edition Package. The iconic Porsche Panamera shares the same platform. Other than that, the new Continental GT features a new Super formed aluminium bodywork for weight reduction. Though the engine, transmission and drivetrain options remain unchanged.
The 2020 Bentley Continental GT is powered by the same dual-spiral twin-turbocharged W12 engine that makes 626 hp and 664 lb.-ft. torque. Also standard on this Bentley is an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and a rear-biased all-wheel-drive unit.
MSRP (AWD)
12.3-inch floating touchscreen Real-time weather display
21-inch five tri-spoke alloy wheels SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite with seek-scan
Full LED matrix-headlamps
Alcantara headlining
4 seat configurations
1,500-Watt 16-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system
The Bentley Continental GT is highly recommended keeping in mind the fact that you have that kind of money to throw around. It drives and handles like a much smaller sports car. At the same time, it offers the kind of luxury and exclusivity you'd expect from a Bentley. Prices for this year's Continental GT start at $200,000. There are several other additional packages on offer too that cost extra.
2020 Bentley Continental GT W12 Engine and Performance
The 2020 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with two engine options. A twin-turbo V8 and a more powerful twin-turbo W12 engine. All that power translates from the engine to all four corners of this big coupe with the help of an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission sourced from ZF. The all-wheel drive train is rear-wheel biased. So power from the engine is sent mostly to the rear two wheels of this Bentley.
2020 Bentley Continental GT W12 Coupe Produce 626 Horsepower
The engine has smooth power delivery and all-wheel-drive configuration helps GT to get off the line quickly. The Continental GT directly competes with the Mercedes S65 and the Aston Martin Vanquish S, surprisingly its the most economical out of the three and produces the highest power.
Mercedes-Benz AMG S65 Coupe
Rolls-Royce Wraith Coupe
6.0-liter W12 premium
6.0-liter V12 premium
8-speed dual-clutch automatic
624 hp @ 5,600
664 lb.-ft. @ 1,350 rpm
605 lb.-ft @ 1,500 rpm
All other Gran Coupes in this segment get more or less equally powered engines. However, the Mercedes-Benz AMG S65's engine makes the most torque.
As soon as you press down on the pedal the entire weight of this heavy coupe, which is now less than before, shifts to the back. The 8-speed ZF automatic shifts with urgency and the rear-wheel biased drive train thrust the 2020 Bentley Continental GT ahead of its rivals.
2020 Bentley Continental GT W12 Coupe reach 0-60 in 4 sec
The Continental GT has lightning-fast acceleration due to its exceptional throttle response and next to none delay in sending power to the all-wheel-drive system. So even though on paper it might appear that the 2020 Bentley Continental GT makes the same amount of power, in reality, that makes a world of difference.
Mercedes Benz S550 4MATIC
Emission (Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year)
With peak torque available from as low as 1,350 rpm, and a rear-wheel biased drivetrain, the 2020 Bentley Continental GT is the quickest of the lot.
The new carbon-ceramic brakes of the 2020 Bentley Continental GT Coupe work effectively and produce a decent stopping power given its immaculate engine power and manage to bring the car at halt from 60 mph in just 105 feet. These chunky rotors do a great job bringing the 2020 Bentley Continental GT to a halt, even in emergency situations. Also, brake-fade is never an issue on this Bentley.
2020 Bentley Continental GT W12 Coupe has 16.5 in.Front Brake
The Mercedes-Benz AMG S65 Coupe is the lightest of the lot. As a result, it stops much quicker than the rest.
Ride and Handling
The 2020 Bentley Continental GT stays perfectly balanced and planted on the tarmac. For the year 2020, Bentley has moved the front wheels forward by 135mm. Also, the engine has been shifted further back. As a result, only 55% of its mass now sits at front wheels as compared to the old GT's 58%. The car remains very composed around the corners as well and you'd be surprised by the amount of speed you could be carrying into a car with such a heavy car. The chassis is very well designed and the weight distribution is great too, which apparently contributes to the handling.
Though bulky, the Continental GT has good road manners. It forms a perfect package of a Grand Touring vehicle. With a massive powerhouse and unmatchable comfort, it is a perfect blend of luxury and performance. There are several driving modes to choose from too, which include Comfort, Bentley, Sport and Custom. These modes alter engine, transmission, suspension and steering response with the help of a rotary knob. But no matter what mode you're in, this Bentley never fails to remind you of its capabilities.
2020 Bentley Continental GT W12 Fuel Economy
The all-wheel-drive unit of this Bentley favours the rear wheels in most situations, sending power to all the wheels only in scenarios that ask for it. Though it has a fuel conserving system which shuts off its 6 cylinders under light road conditions it is insufficient.
The Continental GT is a thirsty car powered by a W12 engine. Though it has a fuel conserving system which shuts off its 6 cylinders under light road conditions it is insufficient. It is rated at 12 mpg in city and 20 mpg on the highway and 14 mpg combined.
The light-weight Mercedes-Benz AMG S65's torquey motor is the most fuel-efficient in this stand-off.
2020 Bentley Continental GT W12 Interior
The Continental GT is a great place to be in. It carries the old tradition of luxury and has executed it perfectly. All the seats of this Continental GT feature massaging function and are 12-way power-adjustable, but that's just the beginning. Availability of legroom is plenty in both the rows. The rear seats are comfortable for roaming around the town but for long trips, the lack of space can be felt especially if you are an adult.
2020 Bentley Continental GT W12 Coupe Front Seats
Even the tiniest of buttons and knobs come together to act as one cohesive unit. The large windows provide a great view of the world outside, while the levels of insulation on the cabin form a perfect bubble of bliss to heighten the cabin experience. With an infinite range of customization from the colour of the leather hides to the wood trims, the stitching on the seats, the interiors are your palette to build your dream car.
Front(Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in.)
40.1/NA/41.9
Rear(Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in.)
The Rolls-Royce Wraith Coupe despite its large footprint, the largest in this comparison, has the least amount of room on the inside.
12-way adjustable power driver seat
Folding centre armrest
Rear ventilation ducts
2 one-touch power windows
Tilt and telescopic electric steering wheel with cruise, transmission and audio controls
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Infotainment:
2020 Bentley Continental GT W12 Coupe Infotainment Screen
The Continental GT doesn't have an advanced interior design as you'll find in the Mercedes S65. Rather Bentley has decided to give it a retro luxury feel. The response from the touchscreen is also just as smooth. As a package, the infotainment system feels complete and is easy to figure out than modern cars with too many integrated functions. The system is quite a last generation and the competitors have moved a long way ahead with their infotainment systems.
The trunk, and the cabin as well, is lined with plush material. So you'd have to be extremely cautious about what you decide to put in it. Also, if you want, there's an optional feature that allows you to pop the trunk's lid without using your hands.
On the downside, the rear seats can't be folded in this coupe. So you'd have to make do with what you got. Thanks to this Bentley's well laid-out and spacious cabin, there's no shortage of storage.
Cargo Volume With Rear Seats Up
The Rolls-Royce Wraith benefits from its comparatively longer wheelbase. It has the largest trunk in this comparison.
2020 Bentley Continental GT W12 Exterior
The Bentley Continental GT is a huge car, in terms of dimension and weight and bears a timeless design. At the front, the Bentley mesh grille is wrapped in chrome. Even the windows and the full LED matrix headlights have been finished in chrome. At the sides, large wheel arches and fender vents give this Bentley its own character. The smooth and clean sculpts follow all the way to the back which houses dual tailpipes, again in chrome trim, in the rear diffuser.
2020 Bentley Continental GT W12 Coupe 3 Quarter View
Having a decent down clearance of 55.1 inches there is no worry while driving on country roads. The design is pretty neat and not like may other busy sports cars. Yet, it looks beautiful with classic sports car proportions. The swooping roofline looks absolutely stunning and the pronounced rear fender is very wide and gives the car plenty of character.
Track Width (in.) F/R
The Roll-Royce is the heaviest of the lot. It also has the longest wheelbase and is the longest in general.
The most noticeable exterior features of the refreshed Bentley Continental GT Coupe are:
Chrome meshwork grille
Elegantly cut whiskey-glass full LED matrix headlights
Chrome fender vents
21/22-inch five tri-spoke alloy wheels
Sloping roofline
Coupe design
Chrome dual-tailpipes
2020 Bentley Continental GT W12 Safety
The 2020 Bentley Continental GT has not yet been tested by either NHSTA or IIHS so far. But Bentley assures the highest level of safety for all its occupants. The standard safety features include:
ABS And Driveline
2020 Bentley Continental GT W12 Competition
Bentley Continental GT v Rolls-Royce Wraith Coupe
The Bentley Continental GT and the Rolls-Royce Wraith Coupe are similar to each other in more than one way. Both offer extreme levels of elegance and sophistication. Both cars have just as extreme street presence. Lastly, both these coupes cost more than a fortune. However, as an overall package, the Bentley is a much better Gran Tourer. Except for the Wraith's bigger trunk, the Continental GT is better than the former in all comparable aspects.
Mercedes Benz S550 4MATIC vs Bentley Continental GT
The Mercedes Benz S550 4MATIC continues to represent the luxurious tradition of the S- Class. Featuring a 4.7-litre Biturbo V8 engine under its hood, the Mercedes Benz has rear-wheel drive and 9-speed automatic transmission as standard while all-wheel drive is optional. It also houses the safety features such as the enhanced autonomous driving functions and active body control.
Up against the 2017 Bentley Continental GT Coupe, it has a slight less powerful engine and acceleration as well as it also goes through a lack of cargo space but it is incredibly fuel-efficient in spite of being on the lower end of the price range.
2020 Bentley Continental GT W12 Final Verdict
The Bentley Continental GT is a timeless cruiser. Its subtle luxury styling and retro styled interior design sets all new standard for the luxury car segment. Launched in two limited edition trims, the Continental GT is now more powerful and gets many new luxury options. If you are willing to spend over $200,000 on a car, the 2020 Bentley Continental GT should definitely be on your list .
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Undercover reporting has a long tradition.
The best known early undercover reporter was an American, Nellie Bly.
she could be admitted to a notorious New York City insane asylum as a patient.
expose of horrendous conditions for patients and led to major improvements.
Since then, journalists around the world have engaged in undercover reporting.
Here are four recent examples.
he could get into North Korea.
One of the world's most secretive countries.
the brutal slaughter of African elephants for the international ivory trade.
to investigate terrible conditions at a retirement home for the elderly.
tourist in Bahrain during the 2011 uprising.
All those stories exposed major societal problems.
But there's an essential ethical contrast.
a City hall meeting, a political protest, a campaign rally, or a sports competition.
Undercover reporting involves active deception.
Because you're lying to people about who you are and what you're doing.
that you're a journalist on an assignment.
undercover investigations sometimes create serious legal problems.
uniform, so he could get into the scene of a fatal accident.
trespassing, fraud or invasion of privacy.
a supermarket company to expose unsanitary and unhealthy food conditions.
One more risk is damage to your own reputation and credibility.
if the public becomes angry about your undercover tactics.
This is especially true when there is no ethical basis to justify it.
then write about his victim's wrongdoing.
cocaine, so she could be arrested as a drug dealer.
Doing an undercover investigation requires careful thought and planning.
approval of your editors, news producers or other supervisors.
here are five points to consider.
One, are there other ways to effectively get and tell the story?
personal observations in documents instead of deception?
Two, who will be deceived?
powerful institutions in your community, children or ordinary people?
organizations that have done nothing wrong, be embarrassed or otherwise harmed?
or broadcast, how will you explain to your audience the ways you reported it?
In other words, will you disclose your undercover techniques?
And five, what will you do if the story doesn't work out?
For example, if you don't find corruption, crime or dangerous conditions.


I'm a Chamber Member. Now What?
Have you recently joined the chamber? Maybe you're overwhelmed by the number of benefits. How do you go about exploring the components of chamber membership that are most beneficial to you and your business? What if there are things you could benefit from that you know nothing about?
Or maybe you're wondering when you're going to see your first new customer. Any minute, right?
If you're a brand new chamber member, there are a few things you should know about maximizing your membership benefits.
Sometimes you'll hear that chamber membership is similar to a gym membership, you need to use it to gain the benefits.
Regardless of whether you attend a single chamber event, the chamber is still tirelessly advocating for you and your business on a legislative side, ensuring that the voice of business is heard in city council, at the provincial and the federal level.
Even if you never attend a single networking breakfast, the chamber is likely still referring inquiries about your industry or product to you. Community members and travelers often seek suggestions from the chamber on businesses in town.
Even if you never attend a ribbon cutting, the chamber is there to help you get back on your feet in times of natural disasters and other times of difficulty. It's not part of a membership benefit. It's just something they do because there's a need and they are uniquely connected to business and government. The hardworking chamber staff and board are often there to help in those critical times because they're a part of the community too.
So, you see you needn't do anything to partake in the benefits of chamber membership. But if you do, the return on investment for your business will be much richer.
You Joined the Chamber. Now What?
As a new chamber member, what comes first?
Think about your goals for chamber membership. Why did you join in the first place? The reasons behind your chamber membership will give you some insight into how to make the most of your membership.
Read what the chamber gives you. It's likely when you joined, they gave you brochures, sent emails, or even a welcome video. Whatever welcome content they provided, take a look at it. They may have given you a nice list of next steps or "Did You Know?" content.
Take a look at the chamber calendar and make note of anything that interests you.
Follow their social media feeds.
Increasing your reach so more people know about you.
Improving your reputation or becoming a larger part of the community.
Or maybe you have your own reason to join.
Whatever it is, the reason you joined, the goal behind your membership, dictates what step you should take next to make the most of your chamber membership.
If your goal in joining the chamber is more customers here are a couple of activities and things you can do right now.
Go to the next chamber event. Get to know people. Don't go there to sell. Go there to see how you can be of service to them. Bring business cards.
Get listed in the member directory.
Talk to a staff member (if you haven't already as part of the membership process) and find out how they can help you get your name out there.
Be a part of the member-to-member discount programs.
Host a networking event at your place of business.
Add valuable comments on the chamber blog or share a special blog post of yours that chamber members could benefit from. Never hard sell your services in blog posts like this. Look for ways to help others.
Ensure the chamber has all of the pertinent information about your business including hours of operation, address, and specialties. Give them brochures, if that's allowed.
Some new members are looking for something other than more sales, although that may be part of their desire. Some have had PR problems in the past, they're new to the area, or they just want customers to see them as a valuable member of the community. If any of those are true, a chamber membership is a good investment.
Proudly display your member sticker, window cling, website badge, or whatever indication your chamber gives that you are a chamber member. Some chambers have a chamber member logo you can use for business cards, email signatures, and other public-facing displays of your alignment with the chamber.
Get involved. Your chamber has numerous opportunities to volunteer. There may be committees in specific areas or ambassadorship opportunities. By volunteering you can get to know other businesses on a deeper level than may be possible at monthly breakfasts.
Sponsor an event. If you want to get your business name associated with the chamber, sponsoring an event is a good way to do it. The chamber offers a lot of different levels of sponsorships so there's one that will fit your budget. Their events (and other opportunities) may draw slightly different crowds so talk with a chamber staffer to understand which one fits your ideal demographic. For instance, the newsletter sponsorship focusses on businesses but the Chamber's 4th of July Parade may catch the eye of more families.
Run for the board. While this may not be something you're ready to take on as soon as you become a chamber member, it is something you might want to (eventually) consider if you're trying to improve the reputation of your business. The governing board of the chamber is a large responsibility but also attracts some of the community's most well-connected and influential leaders.
Host a ribbon-cutting, open house, or anniversary milestone celebration. Another way to showcase your business is through a grand-opening, anniversary celebration, or an open house. The chamber can help you organize one and may even work with the mayor's office. Check with them to see how each of these special events is handled.
Join a mentor program. Check with the chamber to see if they have a formal mentor/mentee program. If not, they may have an informal one or they may have a leadership institute of some kind that will help put you in contact with peers. Being a business professional these days can be a lonely position. Meeting others in your industry, career level, or those with similar aspirations can be very inspiring.
Attend networking events. These come in a variety of times and agendas. There are breakfast networking events, after hours events, and even speed networking events. If you want to meet more people, show up and bring business cards.
Join the conversation on social media. Become a part of the online community and comment on the chamber's Facebook page and other's posts. Be helpful. Give compliments. When you do it consistently, you'll get to know others in the chamber even if you can't attend the networking events.
No matter why you joined the chamber, there are benefits to help you meet your goals. The best thing you can do for your investment is to get involved in a capacity that helps you advance your business. We've outlined some ideas here but these are only the beginning. In order to get the most out of chamber membership, make sure the membership coordinator understands your business goals. They can help put you on a path to get there and ensure you get tons of value from your membership.


Added a WebDocs iSeries session logout when not using the Single iSeries .NET API Conversation setting.
Added code to create WebDocs iSeries session. When using the setting to use a single instance of the iSeries .NET API requires they are only importing into one system with the same WebDocs user ID.
Fixed issue introduced at V1.0.68 where the Save As Searchable PDF column header was being set to Routing Definition.
Added switch to enable DataCap XML handling. Enabled by default. Since WebForms also have XML extensions, they were getting ignored by the import processing because the directory filter was omimtting XML files. We use the switch to soft code the DataCap extension to .RDX for processing if DataCap processing disabled or .XML for processing if DataCap processing enabled. Note: If DataCap processing is enabled, the same instance of the Batch Import server cannot processs documents from DataCap and WebForms at the same time. May need to rework later so DataCap and WebForms can co-exist on same instance.
Note: If you need to process WebForms, make sure to uncheck the "Enable DataCap XML Index File Handling" setting.
Added RDX File Must Exist option so that only documents with a RDX file will get checked in.
Added support for FastDocs XML index files.
Added code to attempt to delete the temporary IFS file after the document has been checked in. This will prevent temporary IFS files being left in the IFS due to a check-in failure and filling up disk space.
Added support for 5 folder levels.
Changed Enable Scansoft OCR setting to enabled by default.
Changed to using PPP_func_alternatecomputeridmac.bas for checking license info based on MAC address of PC instead of Windows hard drive ID. Was returning 0 for computer ID on Vmware machines.
Added setting to use a single instance of the iSeries .NET API. This will prevent multiple connections and disconnections wich were making the iSeries system log file large. Using this requires they are only importing into one system.
Added *PCFILEPREFIX1 - *PCFILEPREFIX10 to be used for the WebDocs title and index values.
Added *PCFILEPREFIX1 - *PCFILEPREFIX10 to be used for the WebDocs folder.
Added TempIFSFilePrefix .ini setting. This will allow users running multiple instances of Batch Import Utility to use a different file prefix when the file is uploaded using the .NET API so each instance of the Batch Import Utility doesn't overwrite another instance's temp file.
Fixed problem when using *PCFILEPREFIX1 - *PCFILEPREFIX10 when a file name has two delimeters without a space between them signifying a blank value. Index keys were shifting to the left because we didn't account for the missing blank space (the blank index value).
Fixed issue with handling file names that have more periods in the file name other than the extension period.
Added code for Use Daily Scheduled Times in the settings. This uses a 24 hour clock. It can not roll into the next day. If enabled this will start checking the input directories at the Start Time and it will finish it's pass and wait the specified wait time and then it will check to see if it has reached the End Time. If it has then it will not start until the Start Time is reached again.
Fixed problem with the zone ocr value not working if key 1 wasn't being used.
Added *OCRVALUE to the dropdown menu for all 10 index keys.
Fixed problem with CRLF in zone value. This was a problem if using an exit program.
Fixed error notification on Start.
Added error notification. If an error occurs, an email will be sent to the email address specified.
Added ability to run zone OCR during import.
Changed Move After Processing code to rename and existing duplicate file with a date/time stamp before moving the new file to the After Processing directory.
Fixed code so that it will only try to assign to a workflow if a workflow definition is defined.
Added ability to add to WebDocs iSeries workflow via table entry or RDX file value.
Changed DotNet API call to new function to resolve "Error 13 Type Mismatch" errors on Windows 2000.
Added new DocType special keyword settings for importing docs.
Select index keywords 1===10 from RDX index file.
Use full or parsed PC file name prefix.
Use full PC file name.
Added single quote to remote command when running DOCTX03 for uploaded OCR file.
Added WebDocs DotNet API functionality. This is a settings that allows the user to use the WebDocs DotNet API instead of FTP.
Added the ability to use OCR with the WebDocs DotNet API instead of FTP.
Added Browse button for input directory on the Edit Directory Monitor List.
Added pull down for the input directory on the Edit Directory Import Settings.
Enabled new OCRImageMultPDF function for full text OCR indexing.
This function will break down a PDF file into multiple pages and make each page searchable and then will re-assemble the pages into the final PDF document.
Also added temp OCR directory setting to support this.
Added Fast OCR setting to enable faster full text OCR. If on, then we will use the Fast OCR full text indexing process which should speed up OCR processing times.
Added switch to use RJSPDFMerger Version of Full Text Indexing for PDF Files. This removes the Adobe Acrobat Requirement.
As long as the RJS PDF Merger is loaded on the PC, users can 'extract full text info from PDF Files.
Enabled Scansoft error message logging for Scansoft OCR errors into the log.
If display error messages are enabled, we will now pop a message box upon an OCR failure.
Added an EngineTimeout INI setting for scansoft OCR. If 0, the value will not be sent to the Scansoft OCR engine.
Removed conditions around single quote replacement added by Nathan.
Fixed status bar not to wrap incorrectly.
Added delimiters to log file between documents for better readability.
Changed single quote character replace option to search for all single quotes and replace them. We were not searching for all instances of the single quotes.
Added single quote character replace option to File/Settings. If this value is filled in, all single quotes will be replaced with the specified single character value instead of doing a doubling up of single quotes as was added in 1.0.21.
Encrypt FTP Passwords in settings.
Changed ExtractLeftofExtension function in RJSUDF32.BAS to not change file names to upper case. This was causing special keyword extraction from the file name to always convert data to upper case before checking in a new document.
We will now full text index TIF and PDF docs if enabled.
Added ability to save document as searchable PDF when the Scnsoft OCR is loaded on the PC.
Added checkbox on directory import settings screen to "Save TIF as searchable PDF" format. If checked, a searchable PDF will be created. If adding the full text search keywords to WebDocs is also desired, the "OCR Documents" checkbox must also be enabled on the directory import settings screen.
Note: Requires ScanSoft Runtime installation and RJS Scansoft OCR installation.
Added checking to prevent message boxes from coming up when user could not connect to the AS/400.
Changed name from Image Server Batch import to WebDocs iSeries Batch Import.
Added new autoupdate for DB fields in PC File Destination List Table". Added OCR field.
Removed global OCR setting. It is still on settings screen, but invisible.
Fixed the problem with uploading when an index or title has a single quote. We now add another single quote when uploading however ImageServer/400 only sees one.
Added ability to specify ONCE, START and STARTMIN on the command line.
===1.0.6/1.0.7/1.0.8 2003-08-15 - 2003-09-05 Added new special keyword settings for importing docs.
Select index keywords 1 - 10 from RDX index file.
Added TIFF Image Resave option for users to be able to force TIFF image files to be opened and saved via the Eastman Imaging components before being imported. Some customers may have TIFF images generated with applications where only the Eastman Imaging software seems to be able to open the TIFF files.
Fixed problem when *PCFILEPREFIX or *PCFILEDATE were used. Only the first value would get used, causing all keys to get set with the sames values.


The #1 hot-button in the game isn't how far DJ hits the rock and that it now offends a couple of guys who in their day just happened to be the longest hitters in the game (Nicklaus, Norman … meet irony.) It's not the suite of welcome (and needed, with more still needed) changes to the rules.
No, the primary matter in the foreseeable future is participation. Guys and gals paying green fees, hanging out in the grill room, buying gear.
If the bait is fun, the target audience is younger people, and not just younger people who presently play golf. We have a longstanding, staid model for golf, and it's not working as it once did. For the game to grow, for courses to remain open, for manufacturers to continue to hawk new product, the game needs to mine new players, and that lode is X, Y and Z, the post-Boomer generations. The tools are many. Let's call them "social technologies." These are things that affect how we interact with, and within, an activity that is singular in the fleeting moment, yet wholly communal in practice and the collective psyche.
Social tech isn't the stuff that gets equipment junkies salivating and rules-makers digging in; it's not COR or MOI or shaft modulus. It's that other stuff that might drive some of you nuts. Golf is going to go on or go home, however, because of its embrace of things like driving-range games, sports streaming from in-cart video screens, wine-tastings-and-nines, cross-course conveyances seemingly escaped from the skate park and whatever hell is released by Pandora.
M … mu … music? At Bushwood?
We need Millennials to come out. In a big way. The Youngers are the future and we all need their bucks in tills and backsides in carts or the game might go before we do. They show significant interest in the game, even if participation lags. And there are two generational cohorts following just behind.
But the paradigm has to shift. The rap on Millennials is that they have short attention spans and a crazy need-to-share-it-all approach to life. In reality, the old-way day of slogging through 18 holes over five hours, with the "proper" golf observances observed, with phones off and brims forward, is a non-starter. The Youngers multi-task, and while they might go in for golf, they also to bike and surf and video game. It all needs to be done socially, too, even if performed solo, so that means smartphones and Spotify.
Indian Wells Golf Resort was an early adopter with GolfBoards, those motorized skateboard-ish contraptions that you steer around the course with snowboard-like body language. GolfBoards don't carry the business model; compared to carts, they are niche. They do drive traffic to the course.
River Ridge, which over the years has embraced alt-golf or golf-out-of-the-box with FootGolf, GolfBoards and a just-plotted and much-needed-in-the-modern-game 4,100-yard orientation on its Vineyard Course (one of two), might not go full-on Shark Experience owing to the cost. But undeterred, Sipes casually points out that most every option of the system and more is already in most every player's pocket: the ubiquitous smartphone. A portal for all manner of tools and applications via their phones, players have access to everything from mapping to multi-media to swing analytics, to PING's iPing platform to Cobra Puma Golf's new through-the-bag, Arccos-powered, phone-linked "Cobra Connect" diagnostic technology embedded in the F8 series of clubs.
There remains a place for golf's core traditions: honesty, integrity, sportsmanship. We lose golf if we lose those. It need not be musty and tweedy. Hallowed? Please, it's still just a sport and few play a gutty, anyway. Love it, care for it, but for heaven's sake enjoy it. But remember that enjoyment takes many forms.
Take the music thing, which is the most widely encountered manifestation of social tech. From bag drops to ranges to phones to cart-affixed speakers — or hopefully ear buds for the golf-is-silence believers — tunes are nearly as much a part of the modern playing experience as GPS watches.
I put out an APB to 60 or so golf friends — instructors, manufacturing reps, course designers, writers, the usual playing thugs, pros — and not one broadsided the USS SiriusXM.
Let's not delude ourselves: music on the golf course does drive some batcrazy, or maybe it's just a particular genre. So just be nice out there. Ask. Wait for the drive home to blast it if your we-just-met cart mate isn't so hip to the idea. Mute or turn the volume down when nearing other players.
Did snowboarding save skiing? No. Did it help ski areas stay afloat, fill hotel rooms and create new demand for retail goods? Did it launch a whole new cadre of events and competitions? Did it spawn an entire new sports culture? Yes.
Evolution — adapt or perish. Co-existence, too.
pricing schemes and four-hole loops — hell, even if you think glow-ball is silly and Segways are hell's own stallions — think for a moment. As "real" golfers we should be thankful for these new, additional forms of revenue because they might just be the incremental coin keeping the lights on and the grass green; no course, no golf.
X + Y + Z = golf's future.


Tom Lewis Restoration and Consulting, Inc. (TLRC) values professionalism, quality and craftsmanship in all their relationships and work with clients. The strength of these values is consistent with the tradition of masonry construction that has been the business of the Lewis family since 1930 when William H. Lewis began his firm in North Carolina building homes, schools and churches.
That family tradition continues in North Carolina and today has grown stronger in Northern California as TLRC continues the family tradition providing high quality masonry restoration services to some of the Bay Area's finest homes, commercial properties, high rises and historic masonry structures.
We cover the range of all masonry substrates and services that provide waterproofing, masonry coatings, repairs of all types, unit replacement, restoration, new construction, inspections, surveys, consulting, specifications and production management.
Substrates include concrete, brick, block, terra cotta, GFRC*, FRP*, cast stone, natural stone.
Masonry coatings include all waterproof systems, deck coatings, cold applied roof coatings, paints and removal of existing coatings. Repairs include cracks, spalls, dutchmans, patching, anchoring, pinning, unit replacement, re-pointing, epoxy injection, grout and urethane injection.


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Jean Paul Gaultier to Design a Lower-Priced Label (He's Keeping His Sketches a Secret, for Now)
Jean Paul Gaultier, perhaps best known for those silky corsets and cone bras that Madonna rocked during her Blonde Ambition tour, is bringing fashion to the masses with a new streetwear label (read: lower prices!) The French designer is no stranger to this game, having already produced three spin offs, including a line of jeans and a fragrance, Puissance 2. There hasn't been as much buzz surrounding Jean-Paul in recent years, but now he's reaching for a younger customer with this new five-year licensing deal with company ttierre SpA, according to WWD. His new line doesn't have a name yet and he hasn't provided guidance on creative direction so we'll just have to wait and see what he comes up with. Do you have any suggestions? What do you want to see from Jean Paul Gaultier? Photo: Fairchild Archive
By Amy Wicks
Stop Everything and Ponder This: Missoni Might be Planning a Lower-Priced Line (I'm Already Obsessed!)
I have a fashion confession: I was one of those girls who woke up at the crack of dawn for Missoni's collection at Target, only to find that once I arrived (2 minutes after the store had opened) the entire line was sold out. If you're like me and didn't get your hands on those coveted items, there's hope!


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The Circles in the Sky (Hardcover)
By Karl James Mountford, Karl James Mountford (Illustrator)
Malaprop's Bookstore/Cafe
With luminous illustrations, this original folktale about the discovery of a lifeless bird offers a sympathetic exploration of grief, loss, and hope.
One morning, Fox is drawn toward the forest. There, in a clearing, he sees something small and silent, perhaps forgotten. It's a bird, lying as still as can be. Fox is confused, upset, and angry. Is the bird broken? Why doesn't it move or sing, no matter what Fox does? His curious antics are spied by a little moth, who shares a comforting thought about the circles in the sky—that the sun, even after it sets, is reflected by the moon and the stars, reminding us of its light. In an author-illustrator debut, Karl James Mountford pairs a text at once lyrical and humorous, meditative and down-to-earth with glorious, multilayered artwork that will take your breath away. Told with sensitivity and an enchanting visual style, this story of the ineffable nature of death and life has the feel of a universal folktale for modern times.
Karl James Mountford is an illustrator who works in both traditional and digital media. He illustrated the picture books Maurice the Unbeastly by Amy Dixon and The Curious Case of the Missing Mammoth by Ellie Hattie as well as book covers and chapter illustrations for adult titles. He lives and works in Wales, where his sketchbooks rarely get a day off.
Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / Death, Grief, Bereavement
Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings
Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Foxes
Publisher: Candlewick Studio
Mountford does dual duty in giving voice to both the confusion that comes with death and a template on how to be there for those in pain. . . . Speaking to heart and eye in equal measures, a beautiful treatise on remembering life and helping those left behind.
—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
The stylized illustrations capture this exploration of the tangible and intangible with a graceful beauty, balancing movement and energy against a background of stillness. . . . Visual details emphasize the dance between life and death. . . Mountford lets those visuals speak for themselves, allowing his readers to feel the weight of Fox's emotions and subtly placing Bird's death in the context of all living things. . . .Taken as a whole, this is a poignant, aspirational model of reckoning with death's immediate permanence as well as its unknowability.
—The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review)
Deeply affecting. . . Stylized visual elements—geometric borders that work as hills, circles for heavenly bodies, and seemingly buried skeletons whose faint presence appears alongside the living creatures' own—offer layers of reality echoed by intuitively pitched lines that capture youth's first encounter with death's finality, and with the experience of saying goodbye.
Reminiscent of a folktale, this picture book provides a profound exploration of death in nature. . . . Mountford's digital illustrations are geometric, replete with colorful concentric circles and parallel lines in patterns that seem to symbolize order and harmony in the natural world. Students will appreciate this title's gentle wisdom and comfort and may even find it useful for their own healing process of grief.


The Assessing Department ensures that all property within the Town of Bedford is assessed fairly and in accordance with the New Hampshire laws governing taxation. The Department conducts various practices to ensure an equitable distribution of the tax burden. With an automated data base that allows for annual, incremental changes in property value when and where necessary, the Department is able to keep pace with the ever changing real estate market. This standalone method indexes property values annually to reflect an assessment which correlates with assessing guidelines of between 90% and 110% of fair market value as of April 1st of each tax year.
Conduct investigations to evaluate property changes. Involves conducting on-site inspections, meetings with property owners, and researching modifications made to properties.


Susceptible to electromagnetic bombs and Dalek fire power.
The Second Doctor outwitted the Cybermen on many occasions, crossing swords with his old enemies on the Moon, 1960s London, in the 'Wheel in Space' and on the planet Telos where he managed to lock them into their icy tombs. More battles followed. The Fourth Doctor defeated the Cybermen when they attempted to destroy Voga and the Fifth Doctor also foiled them, but at great cost as his companion, Adric, was killed in the struggle. When the Sixth Doctor faced them, the confrontation spanned from the sewers of London to alien world of Telos and the Seventh Doctor was on hand to thwart their efforts to wield the dangerously powerful 'Nemesis statue'.
When the Tenth Doctor visited a parallel world, he found the Cybermen been created again there, by the twisted genius John Lumic. These Cybermen sought to 'delete' all who stood in their way, and could electrocute with their touch. Later, the Eleventh Doctor discovered a subterranean spaceship that had crashed to Earth centuries ago. It contained Cybermen whose ultimate aim was to convert the planet to 'Cyberform'. They were defeated by Craig Owens when his paternal feelings for his son, Alfie, delivered a fatal emotional influx. Or to put it another way, he blew them up with love.
Watch clips from the first Cyber story!
Find out more about this Second Doctor classic!


In this module we will observe the five major factors that truly transform and catapult one in life and in business. This is where we lay the foundational principles for your map.
In this module we will uncover the non-productive activities that are causing your productivity to be stifled. We will then explore and discover the actions and activities that will change and transform your current situation.
In this module we will craft your Productive ROADmap! When you have a clear and concise picture of where you desire to go, it is easy to navigate to that place. The Productive ROADmap will serve as a personalized guide to get you to that place.
In this module we will discuss how to have a Productive & Positive Mental Attitude (PPMA). Unlock the key to joy and happiness on a consistent basis.
In this module we will discuss the most important commodity ever given to mankind and how you can maximize it by creating your productivity SNAPshots.