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We're talking unique art installations, catacomb ruins, the Underground Railroad, and so much more - these are a few of our favorite Fotospots around Indy. Fun fact: Taggart Baking Co launched Wonder Bread in 1921, becoming the first major company to sell sliced bread.
Market Street Catacombs
222 E Market St, Indianapolis, IN
The catacombs were once the Tomlinson Hall which burned in 1958 and was torn down afterwards. To see the limestone pillars that support the underground labyrinth you must purchase tickets in advance. Tours are offered on 1st and 3rd Saturdays, May through October.
The catacombs were once the Tomlinson Hall which burned in 1958 and was torn down afterwards. To see the limestone pillars that support the underground labyrinth you must purchase tickets in advance. Tours are offered on 1st and 3rd Satu...
Twisted House
820 E. 67th St, Indianapolis, IN
A sculpture designed and built by John McNaughton, Twisted House is a lopsided house bent curvingly on its side with the pointed roof turned into the ground. The charming but disturbing cedar structure brings up feelings of ambivalence - it's hard to determine exactly how you're supposed to feel in its presence. The message that the artist was conveying is open to interpretation or perhaps he was just fe...
A sculpture designed and built by John McNaughton, Twisted House is a lopsided house bent curvingly on its side with the pointed roof turned into the ground. The charming but disturbing cedar structure brings up feelings of ambivalence -...
The Ruins
6363 Spring Mill Rd, Indianapolis...
6363 Spring Mill Rd, Indianapolis, IN
These statues are the remnants of a destroyed New York skyscraper. The land they were transferred to was once overgrown with weeds making it look like a weird, haunted cemetery. Since then, the weeds have been pulled, the land cleaned up, gardens planted, and the statues cleaned up - giving the place an "ancient lost city" ambience.
These statues are the remnants of a destroyed New York skyscraper. The land they were transferred to was once overgrown with weeds making it look like a weird, haunted cemetery. Since then, the weeds have been pulled, the land cleaned up...
Indiana Medical History Museum
3045 Vermont St, Indianapolis, IN
Formerly the Central Indiana Hospital for the Insane, this historic building is now a museum dedicated to the beginnings of psychiatric medical research. It houses over 15,000 relics and artifacts including real human skeletons, human brains, and a garden with growing medicinal herbs.
Formerly the Central Indiana Hospital for the Insane, this historic building is now a museum dedicated to the beginnings of psychiatric medical research. It houses over 15,000 relics and artifacts including real human skeletons, human br...
Slippery Noodle Inn
372 S Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN
Originally founded in 1850 as the Tremont House, The Slippery Noodle Inn is Indiana's oldest continually operated bar in the original building (try saying that 3 times fast). As one might expect, The Noodle has a colorful past. During the Civil War years it was a way station for the Underground Railroad and years later the Inn was transformed into a bordello. The Noodle has also seen its share of celebri...
Originally founded in 1850 as the Tremont House, The Slippery Noodle Inn is Indiana's oldest continually operated bar in the original building (try saying that 3 times fast). As one might expect, The Noodle has a colorful past. During th...
Indianapolis Canal
350 Canal Walk, Indianapolis, IN
The canal was originally built to connect the Wabash and Erie Canals to the Ohio River but insufficient financing forced a halt to the construction. Although it was supposed to span almost 300 miles, only 8 miles were completed. It wasn't restored until the late 1900s when it was finally put to good use as a promenade in downtown Indianapolis.
The canal was originally built to connect the Wabash and Erie Canals to the Ohio River but insufficient financing forced a halt to the construction. Although it was supposed to span almost 300 miles, only 8 miles were completed. It wasn'...
Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park
1850 W 38th St, Indianapolis, IN
Do you love checking out large art installations while strolling through nature? If so, the Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park is for you. Unlike most sculpture gardens you're allowed to climb on most of these sculptures. Huzzah! With over 100 acres of trails, a large lake, and ever-changing art, the Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park will keep you coming back for more. Open sunrise to sunset.
Do you love checking out large art installations while strolling through nature? If so, the Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park is for you. Unlike most sculpture gardens you're allowed to climb on most of these sculptures. Huzzah! Wi...
John Dillinger's Grave
700 38th St, Indianapolis, IN
Located in the Crown Hill Funeral Home and Cemetery lies the remains of one of the most famous bank robbers in U.S. history, John Dillinger. Dillinger was gunned down in 1934 by G-men outside Chicago's Biograph Theater and put to rest in the Indianapolis cemetery. Fearing souvenir hunters would try to dig up the body, Dillinger's father and brother had him exhumed and reburied under layers of concrete an...
Located in the Crown Hill Funeral Home and Cemetery lies the remains of one of the most famous bank robbers in U.S. history, John Dillinger. Dillinger was gunned down in 1934 by G-men outside Chicago's Biograph Theater and put to rest in...
3631 E Raymond St, Indianapolis, IN
According to their website, Healer is alternative art and music experience. So, what does that mean? Your guess is as good as ours, but we can tell you it has a retro video game arcade and Mad Max-style art park. It's also home to music and art shows and is covered in gallons of neon paint. If you're looking for an out-of-this-world experience, this place is for you.
According to their website, Healer is alternative art and music experience. So, what does that mean? Your guess is as good as ours, but we can tell you it has a retro video game arcade and Mad Max-style art park. It's also home to music ...
Indiana State House
200 W Washington St, Indianapolis...
200 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN
The center of Indiana's governing body, the Indiana Statehouse was completed in 1888. It was designed in a classical Renaissance style made of the limestone that Indiana is so famous for. Inside is housed a collection of artwork, over 30 pieces spanning 130 years depicting the history and important people of Indiana.
The center of Indiana's governing body, the Indiana Statehouse was completed in 1888. It was designed in a classical Renaissance style made of the limestone that Indiana is so famous for. Inside is housed a collection of artwork, over 30...
Indianapolis Moon Tree
This tree has unique origins - as a seed, it was brought along on the Apollo 14 mission where it landed on the moon along with astronaut Stuart Roosa. Then, Commander Roosa brought back the seed to Earth, one of 500 tree seeds which were planted between 1975 and 1976. Now, a stately sycamore, it bears no oddities that would be a telltale sign of its lunar trip but conspiracy theorists may chalk this up t...
This tree has unique origins - as a seed, it was brought along on the Apollo 14 mission where it landed on the moon along with astronaut Stuart Roosa. Then, Commander Roosa brought back the seed to Earth, one of 500 tree seeds which were...
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
3000 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN
At 472,900 square feet spread over five floors, this is the world's largest children's museum. Most of the exhibits are interactive, designed to include participation from the entire family. Unlike other museums where docents reprimand you every time you get too close to a display, the Children's Museum of Indianapolis not only encourages kids to get up close but also to touch the exhibits. Some of their...
At 472,900 square feet spread over five floors, this is the world's largest children's museum. Most of the exhibits are interactive, designed to include participation from the entire family. Unlike other museums where docents reprimand y...


Gyulai Orsolya, Aigner Zoltán: On-line observation of the crystal growth in the case of the non-typical spherical crystallization methods of ambroxol hydrochloride.
Korlátozott. Repository staff only. Elérhető: 2020. August 01.


The Department of the Interior this week will lease a huge tract of ocean off the Massachusetts coast to utilities for the right to build wind farms and generate clean power for New England.
Twelve companies have been asked to bid on the four lease areas within the 1,160-square-mile patch south of Martha's Vineyard. The auction, to be held Thursday, will be the largest such sale to date by the federal government. If built out, the project would generate enough electricity to power 1.5 million homes, according to Ari Phillips of ClimateProgress.
Offshore wind power has become popular in Europe, but has yet to gain traction in the United States. A previous project off the Massachusetts coast, Cape Wind, is on hold because of lack of funding and opposition to its location near Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket and Cape Cod by area residents, including members of the Kennedy clan. The new project will be farther offshore.
One problem Interior might face in this week's auction is that energy is cheaper now, thanks to the huge drop in oil prices. Investors might feel that they won't be able to charge enough for the wind energy to make money on the project.
Another auction is planned for later this year for an area off the coast of New Jersey.


A traditional circa 1900 elm and beech chapel chair. These chairs have a slatted design with a useful bible box to rear. They have a shaped seat, and with their curved back supports, these chairs are extremely comfortable; ideal for cafes, restaurants, bistros etc. These chairs have been fitted with small pvc feet to prevent marks and dents on wooden floors. They are in good condition for their age, but you must appreciate, that as they are one hundred years old, they will have some signs of wear and tear.
Please quote reference: SC025 St. Winnie's when enquiring.
£15.00 delivery for a single chair to England and Wales.
£25.00 delivery for 2 chairs to England and Wales.
£55.00 delivery for a set of 4-6 chairs to England and Wales.
£65.00 for a set of 8 chairs to England and Wales.
£75.00 for a set of 10 chairs to England and Wales.


Keeping The Community on Their Feet.
Introducing a community service program facilitated by Atlantic Foot & Ankle Specialists called "Keeping The Community on Their Feet."
Our goal is to provide a much needed supply of footwear for the homeless and underprivileged by collecting shoes in good condition donated by members of the Savannah, Statesboro, Hinesville, Pooler and Hardeeville communities.
All donations collected will go to J.C. Lewis Health Center, Interfaith Hospitality Network, Savannah Union Mission, Curtis V. Cooper Center - Strides for Savannah, Savannah Baptist Center, Devine Rest of Savannah, and Family Promise of Beaufort County, community outreach shelters in Savannah and Hardeeville.
You can donate shoes at our Savannah, Pooler, Statesboro, Hinesville and Hardeeville offices.
Atlantic Foot & Ankle Specialists would like to thank the following Community Outreach Partners and donation centers.
To get involved or for more information, please contact (912) 355-4557.


To keep up to date with us please join our Facebook group by clicking here.
PCAN's autumn encounter group has been booked for what will be the first at St Rita's Centre, although I know many of our friends in PCA community have been to St Rita's before, and speak warmly of the Centre, and the caring staff.
Delegate price: £150 (EB £130 - early bird price until the end of August); deposit to secure a place £60.
The positive feedback after the 6- (5 full days) day Encounter, in January 2018, has encouraged us to make this an annual event, hoping more of you who value relational depth will join us in the nurturing environment at Holy Rood House, in Sewerby, Thirsk, North Yorkshire.
Prices are held at the same levels as this year: £500 [ensuite room £525]; Early Bird price £450 [£475], before end November 2018). We are happy to take staged payments for those who would prefer to pay in instalments (contact Sara to arrange).
We return to Cliff College for the 2019 Spring PCAN Encounter weekend. Cliff Conference Centre is situated in the grounds of Cliff College on the outskirts of the village of Calver in the Peak District National Park, and has lovely views and grounds; near to Chesterfield, Sheffield, Manchester and Bakewell. The Conference centre buildings are in the grounds of the college, which have a variety of areas to enjoy, and there are local walks into the surrounding hills, which offer striking views.
We have booked again for a minimum of 10 delegates, but really hope we will attract more. The PCAN group will be accommodated in the Broadbelt Eagles block, which has a central area where meet and can self serve refreshments as we choose. All rooms are in the same building, and have en-suite shower rooms. The college has a central refectory and is used to catering for special diets – we just need to let them know in advance.
Delegate prices are: £220 (Ensuite £230); early bird price is £195 (Ensuite £205) – until 15th May; deposit to secure a place £60. There are up to 20 places available, so you need to book soon! And remember, there are only 5 ensuite rooms. Day delegate price: (incl. lunch and dinner) £70. If you want to stay over before and/or after the weekend, extra night/s B&B can be booked direct with Holy Rood House.
PCAN Gatherings are organised on a not-for-profit basis. Administrative costs and fees, bursaries and expenses are paid from any surplus.


Absorbing or taking in a liquid or gas.
A transparent, synthetic resin made by polymerizing acrylic and methacrylic acid. It is fairly resistant to external contaminates.
A material often called glue that bonds one material to another.
An ingredient other than water, cement, and aggregate that can be added to concrete at the site of installation or at the factory to modify its properties in a number of ways. For example, it can lengthen or shorten hardening time.
A chemical substance often used to neutralize acidic substances.
The act of applying a layer of glue or adhesive to the back of a tile before installation.
The bottommost layer of flooring that sits closest to the substrate. In carpet, this is the material that the fabric is tufted or woven into.
The area of wall behind a counter or sink.
Tile that is cut to fit where full tiles will not.
A word used to describe tiles that are cut and placed where a baseboard would normally go.
A floor trim similar to a baseboard.
A block of wood often used with a mallet to firmly embed tiles into an adhesive.
A finishing technique that involves brushing a flooring surface with an abrasive brush to replicate the appearance of natural wear.
Tiles with a built in bull nosing, also known as caps.
A molding applied to the front of stairs and landings to create a rounded finish.
A trim that usually goes around windows, doors, or entryways.
A flexible product that is spread into joints to provide a water and air barrier.
Cement Backer Unit / C.B.U.
A layer of material that is placed between a wooden subfloor and cement flooring to provide support and a moisture barrier.
Panels of aggregate cement reinforced on each side with glass-fiber mesh.
Tiles made of cement and sand.
Ceramic tile is the most common type of tile flooring. They are formed from clay and other minerals, and then fired in a kiln. Ceramic tiles are available glazed or unglazed.
Coefficient of Friction / C.O.F.
Refers to a surface's ability to resist objects slipping or sliding across.
A type of tile flooring that conducts electricity and can often transmit it safely to the ground below.
A tile flooring installation method using cement mortar to affix the tile to the subfloor.
A tile used as a trim around corners and where a baseboard would go that is concave on one edge.
A split or separation in the surface of a floor. Often must extend to a specific depth to be considered a crack.
Small cracks or checks that interlace in the surface of a finish.
When properties of an adhesive or cement are changed by a chemical reaction which allows it to reach its maximum strength. This is generally done by condensation, heat, or another catalyst.
A coating that is applied to a surface to prevent migration of moisture.
Tile that has been decorated for aesthetic reasons using one of a number of different methods.
A layer of material used as a foundation for a tile installation which protects the subfloor and allows the tiles to move slightly without being damaged. It is also known as an underlayment.
A cement based mortar used in applications which are usually not greater than 3/16th of an inch.
Decorative tiles that have a colorful picture or design on the surface. They are often hand-crafted and may vary from tile to tile.
A design feature similar to a border that is used as an accent to enhance a floor.
A procedure of firing ceramic flooring.
A finishing technique that is often used on stone flooring to achieve a rough, textured surface. The surface is heated by flame until it is very hot and then quickly cooled, causing the surface to pop and chip.
A floor tile that is resistant to damage from freezing and thawing.
Measuring stone, cement, or other material in order to produce uniform thickness throughout the entire slab.
Small pieces of glass arranged and mounted on a backing.
A protective coating fired onto a flooring surface, often colored.
Tiles covered with a glossy or matte glaze which also adds moisture resistance.
Firing a protective coating onto a flooring surface, often colored for aesthetic reasons.
A moisture resistant panel that is similar to drywall.
A creamy mixture of mortar, cement or other cementious material and water used to fill joints and grout lines. It often has sand, gravel or other similar material added and is available in a variety of colors.
Filling joints with grout when installing tile floors.
A trowel that is used to push grout firmly into joints.
Very water resistant tile with an absorption rate of 0.5% or less.
An extra membrane placed below the surface of tile for added protection.
The frame of a door, window, or other opening.
An area in a wall which is indented in or projects out, making it deviate from a flush surface.
A compound applied with paper or mesh to joints to provide a flawless joining of two surfaces once sanded.
A type of grout made of Portland cement and a latex additive.
A type of mortar made of Portland cement and a latex additive.
Structurally durable backings that veneer slabs are adhered to.
A strip or border used for decoration, generally on a wall.
Trims used to cover expansion gaps or to transition to another flooring surface.
A cementious mixture that also contains sand, water, and lime, used to adhere masonry such as ceramic tile or stone to the surface beneath.
Tile that is pre-mounted either on the surface or on the backside on mesh, paper, resin, or another material.
A natural ceramic tile that is usually made using a plastic or dust-pressed method, resulting in a lightly textured surface.
A measuring of flooring that includes the recommended joint size. The actual size of the tile or piece of flooring may be smaller.
Tile that is resistant to objects slipping or sliding across it.
Tile that is not very resistant to moisture and has absorption rates over 7%.
A tile installation method which involves using wire mesh and tar paper as a backing.
Dust-pressed porcelain or clay tiles that are similar to ceramic mosaic tiles. Also may be vitreous stone, glazed or unglazed.
Tiny holes or lines in finish caused by finish sinking into low or less dense areas. This can be corrected by applying an additional coat of finish.
A finish texture that is achieved by plucking small particles out of the surface.
A finish that has a high degree of shine or gloss and strongly reflects light.
Very dense and smooth dust-pressed mosaic or paver tile.
The amount and size of tiny holes or pores in a flooring surface.
Tile that is pre-grouted in sheets and bonded together usually using an elastomeric material.
A common silicon dioxide mineral that is the main component in sandstone.
An area of flooring with consistent thickness.
A molding accessory normally used at doorways or fireplaces, or to divide a room that is grooved on one edge and tapered on the other, forming a teardrop shape.
A small piece of flooring that acts as a representation of the final product.
Using a small piece of a product as a sample.
A mixture of sand and cementious material applied not more than 2" thick to patch or level mortar beds.
Propelling sand at a high speed onto a surface to clean or roughen it.
Using a straightedge or other tool to level mortar in a mortar bed.
Tile that has been sculpted or molded for decoration.
Tile that has built in spacers or lugs.
A finish obtained by rubbing high areas of a surface down while leaving some lower areas with their natural texture.
Semi glass-like tile with a water absorption rate between 3% and 7%.
Applying the stress of two forces acting in opposite directions on an object.
A rough finish obtained by using a gang saw to saw random, textured markings with chilled steel shots.
A flat finishing piece often installed horizontally under windows and other openings.
A rectangular or square cut of stone from a quarry which has two parallel surfaces.
A finish obtained using a planer machine with any tool marks removed after use.
The visible underside of an arch, portico, or other piece generally installed over a door way.
Small device in a cross, T, or Y shape that is used to evenly space tiles during installation.
Tile that has been specially made to fit a certain requirement. This can range from a specific color, size, shape, decoration, strength, or other physical property.
An edge of a tile that forms a right angle, creating a clean look.
Joints installed in alignment with each other.
A defect in the body of flooring, which diminishes the overall appearance or structural integrity.
The base floor of a structure on top of which the flooring is installed. Typically this is made of wood or concrete.
The surface that the flooring is installed on. Generally it is the subfloor.
A layer of flooring less than 2" thick.
A thin layer of cementious adhesive that is spread onto a surface with the tile laid on top.
The materials used to provide a finished look to the flooring and cover expansion gaps. This includes T-moldings, baseboards, quarter rounds, etc.
A type of grout which is applied to joints and requires no sanding once dry, minimizing the risk of damaging the floor. Any excess grout is wiped clean with a sponge before the grout hardens.
A hard tile which does not have a color or glaze over the surface. Unglazed tiles are usually naturally or synthetically colored throughout the entire piece.
A thin facing applied to a surface for decoration, insulation, or extra protection. It is commonly seen in stone, which is applied to interiors and exteriors of homes to provide the look of stone walls.
A tile installation method where each row is offset from the previous row for half a tile's length.
A glassy, rather than crystalline, tile with low porosity that has a low water absorption rate between 0.5% and 3%.
A device which is used to hold masonry to the wall or to other pieces.
Tiles often installed on walls that cannot withstand extreme outdoor temperatures.
Applying a wax finish to a floor. Also refers to the filling of small voids in marble flooring with a colored product.
The removal of the finish layer of a flooring surface, generally caused by friction from dirt and debris.
Alteration caused by temperature changes or extreme water or humidity, and other natural, environmental factors.


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Aviva research finds just 3% of nuisance calls have legally-required customer consent.
Aviva calls for solicitors to declare the source of claims leads
Consumers blitzed with one BILLION insurance-related nuisance calls
80% of consumers support a ban on all nuisance calls
Cold callers who bombard UK consumers with billions of nuisance calls every year only have the necessary consent for 3% of the calls they make - a clear violation of laws designed to protect consumers from unwanted calls, analysis of Ofcom data by Aviva shows*.
Aviva's research found that consumers were targeted with 996 million nuisance calls and texts relating specifically to an injury-related claim (such as whiplash, holiday sickness, etc.), pension, PPI or other financial service-related claims, which translates to 2,728,767 calls and texts per day, or 1,895 made every minute. These calls account for nearly one in four (23.2%) of all cold calls in the UK.
of Brits said they had received a nuisance call or text in the last seven days, consumer research by Aviva** has found.
of those who had received a cold call or text, said that they are contacted on a daily basis.
The number of calls and low levels of consumer consent shows there is still a long way to go to properly protect consumers. While important rules designed to protect consumers have recently been brought in – such as the Financial Guidance and Claims Act 2018, which stipulates firms require consent from the person they are calling – there is still a clear need to monitor and enforce compliance with these rules to improve consumer protection.
The referral fee ban isn't working
The barrage of nuisance calls chasing compensation claims for whiplash, etc. are mostly made by claims management companies (CMCs) acting as lead generators. These lead generators are paid to 'introduce' clients to solicitors – effectively circumventing the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (LASPO) which banned payment of referral fees in connection with personal injury claims.
Your data for sale
The lucrative nature of selling claims leads has given rise to a black market for car accident data. However, current regulation does not require solicitors to divulge the source of their claims leads, which distances the bad behaviour of the lead generators away from solicitors and into organisations which make every effort to remain anonymous.
The Ministry of Justice Claims Portal – through which solicitors must file minor injury claims for compensation - illustrates the issue: when asked to declare the source of their claims lead when submitting a claim, solicitors are given the option of 'prefer not to say'. This defeats the object and raises the question as to why claimant solicitors want to hide who referred the claim.
The Solution: Regulation Required
Solicitors should not be using leads which have been obtained without proper consent. To discourage this, Aviva believes that solicitors should declare the means by which the client was obtained, and through which business the client was referred. This simple action would improve standards in this murky area and help to clean up the bad behaviour often associated with the acquisition of claims leads and, ultimately, lead to a sharp drop in the number of nuisance calls.
This move could be made part of the Ministry of Justice Road Traffic Accident Portal. Monitoring and compliance should be overseen by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, who should work in conjunction with the FCA, the regulator for the claims management sector.
With so many Brits receiving nuisance calls and texts, here's how to avoid falling prey to cold callers:
Hang up: if you've been targeted out of the blue by a company you're not familiar with, hang up.
Avoid third parties - claim directly via your insurer: 95% of injury claims are reported to Aviva via an agent, such as a lawyer or CMC. The FCA has clearly said that CMCs must "prominently state if a claim can be made to a statutory ombudsman / compensation scheme without using a CMC and without incurring a fee". The 'compensation scheme' referred to could be an insurer. Aviva strongly recommends all claimants should report every claim directly to their insurer.
Report it: report nuisance calls and spam texts to the ICO who will use the information to investigate and take action against those responsible. The ICO have the power to fine companies up to £500,000 that break the rules on unsolicited texts and nuisance phone calls.
Andrew Morrish, Claims Director, Aviva UK General Insurance, said: "Enough is enough. We're all fed up with the number of nuisance calls and texts we receive. It is frankly shocking that the claims sector can blatantly and consistently break the law by not securing the necessary consumer consent before contacting them about an injury claim or other issue. CMCs and so-called lead generators are making a mockery of the current regulation and legislation designed to protect consumers. It's not surprising that four out of five (80%) consumers told us they would like a ban on cold calling – full stop.
"Aviva has been at the forefront of fighting the menace of nuisance callers to help protect our customers, so we have first-hand knowledge of the broken system that incentivises bad – and often illegal – behaviour in pursuit of claims leads.
"Transparency and trust must be at the heart of the claims process, and this starts at the very beginning. Our proposal of one simple action – that solicitors declare the introducer of their claims lead – would prevent them from either knowingly or unknowingly using leads which have been obtained without consent. This would improve confidence in the claims process and help restore some much-needed credibility to the injury claims arena. It's high time we hung up on nuisance callers for good."
* Source: Oxera, based on data from Ofcom and the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
** Source: Censuswide survey of 2,000 adults in September 2019
Additional highlights from Aviva's consumer research**:
Most Brits are fed up with nuisance calls:
· 80% support a Government ban on cold calling.
· Only 8% think the companies making the call are trying to help them, while 78% would not consider using any service offered via a nuisance call or text.
· 90% of consumers would block all nuisance calls or texts if they could.
· 85% think those behind the nuisance calls should receive tougher penalties
Claims management companies adopt persistent, persuasive tactics in order bring an injury claim from a consumer. Some people who have received a barrage of nuisance calls have even admitted to submitting a bogus claim simply to stop the CMC that was harassing them from contacting them.
One example of a CMC's aggressive sales technique comes from a customer under Aviva's General Accident brand. The customer was contacted by the 'General Accident Aftercare team' – however, there is no 'General Accident Aftercare team' operated by Aviva or any of its companies. This is a lie to make the customer believe they are dealing directly with their insurer. The customer complained that they are "receiving calls from the 'General Accident Aftercare team' requesting information about my claim. They have been ringing me constantly since my accident and are getting angry as I am not providing any information. They've said it's a legal requirement they call me."
This highlights the extent to which some CMCs will go in order to manage a claim. Such aggressive tactics leave consumers feeling "annoyed" (50%), "intimidated" (18%) and "distressed" (14%) by these calls**.
Erik Nelson
Motor Insurance and Compensation Culture, Fraud and Data
+44 (0) 1603 682264 +44 (0) 7989 427086
erik.nelson@aviva.com
Aviva plc ('Aviva' or 'the Company') announces that Sir Adrian Montague has informed the Board of his intention to retire as Chairman of the Company in 2020 once a successor has been appointed.
Vital financial protection is being overlooked by UK couples embarking on parenthood for the first time according to new research.
A new adviser research study by the lang cat on behalf of Aviva, reveals the key priorities facing advisers, as they balance the changing demands of clients in a shifting retirement landscape.
The average UK home now has 10.3 internet-enabled devices, equating to more than 286 million nationally, according to a new study from Aviva.
Aviva plc ("Aviva") has appointed George Culmer as Senior Independent Non-Executive Director with effect from 1 January 2020.
Appointment of Amanda Blanc and retirement of Glyn Barker and Claudia Arney as Non-Executive Directors of Aviva plc.
UK residents typically know just four of their neighbours by name, according to a new study from Aviva.
The Alliance brings together the world's biggest pension funds and insurers to commit to net zero emissions in their investment portfolios by 2050.
Aviva has launched the Stewardship funds onto its Adviser Platform, providing a new option for pension customers who want to invest with ethical and ESG (environmental, social and governance) considerations.
Aviva has launched an integrated package of insurance designed specifically to support large companies in the complex market of renewable energy.
£209,895,000 6.875 per cent Step Up Tier I Insurance Capital Securities (ISIN: XS0181161380, Common Code: 0181161380) Cancellation of Listing.
Today, we are presenting our strategy to simplify Aviva into a leading international savings, retirement and insurance business delivering for our customers, shareholders and communities.
Aviva plc ("Aviva") notes recent media speculation regarding its Asian businesses.
Aviva has announced significant enhancements to its lifetime mortgage proposition, making this increasingly popular form of funding in later life more flexible for all eligible customers.
New figures from the ONS report that 141 million days of work were lost due to sickness in 2018, up 10 million on the previous year.
Today we announced the appointment of Jan-Hendrik Erasmus as Chief Risk Officer, reporting to Maurice Tulloch. Jan-Hendrik will start in February 2020 and will be a member of the Aviva Leadership Team.
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Press Release - August 21, 2017
Nick and Kelly Mathew Win in Nova Scotia !
August 21, 2017.- Sixth round of the 2017 Eastern Canadian Rally Championship (ECRC), and the only series event presented in the Maritimes (the 8 others take place in Ontario and Quebec), the Ledwidge Lookoff Rally was won this past weekend by the brother-sister duo of Nick and Kelly Mathew, in their Subaru WRX STI.
Presented in Dartmouth and on the roads around Walton, Nova Scotia, and consisting of ten competitive stages, this event is continuously evolving. With a 50% increase in entrants over last year's turnout, an exciting battle was expected near the front of the pack. Mother Nature also played a big role, unleashing a downpour of rain just prior to the start of the rally, which was held over two days, leaving the competition dirt roads very slippery.
Often competing in national championship events in the more recent years, Nick Mathew, a Canadian Brit now living in Michigan, and his sister Kelly Mathew (Guelph, Ontario) chose to partake in the Ledwidge Lookoff Rally as their only event for 2017. They were crowned victorious with a lead of one minute and 39 seconds over locals Jonathan Conrad (of Milford, NS) and Wayne Pitts (Tantallon, NS), also in a Subaru WRX STI.
The beginning of the rally was highlighted by a duel between the Mathew siblings and Maxime Méconse (Elmsdale, NS). Co-driven by Quebecker Hubert Gaudreau, Méconse took the lead on the first stage and then swapped positions with Mathew mid-way through the competition. After an off-road excursion in the very last stage of the rally, Méconse/Gaudreau and their Subaru WRX STI dropped from second to third place, finishing thirteen seconds behind Conrad/Pitts.
Another Nova Scotia team made up of Cal Vandaalen and Meg Grandmaison, rounded out the Top 4, ahead of Quebeckers Alexandre Garceau and Vincent Trudel and Ontarian Peter MacDonald, co-driven by American Matt Rhoads. Behind them was Stan Hardling, who came all the way from Turks and Caicos, co-driven by Andrew Proudfoot (of Gander, NL), and locals Ian Pearce/Gordon Sleigh. The Top 8 on the overall leaderboard was entire composed of Subarus !
In ninth place, and first in two-wheel drive, were Quebeckers Mathieu Leblanc and Alex-Samuel L'Italien-Leblanc, from Gaspé, with their Honda Civic. This was their second ECRC two-wheel drive victory this season. Of the fourteen teams that started the event, eleven finished.
The next round of the ECRC will take place in just under three weeks as part of the Rallye Défi, in the Outaouais region of Quebec. The headquarters will be based in Montpellier and the section counting towards the ECRC will be held on Saturday, September 9th.
The Eastern Canadian Rally Championship (ECRC) is comprised of nine events, all at the regional level, spread out between Ontario, Quebec, and the Maritimes.


Many women who have braved car shopping on their own and walked into a car dealership without a man with them have probably felt intimidated. Many women car shoppers end up feeling like the car industry is a man's world and that they need a man to navigate through it if they want to purchase the best car for the best price.
Everywhere we go, women have to fight against sexism. Age-old stereotypes around women always seem to ring true when it comes to doing something a little bit more masculine–like building things, fixing things or buying a car.
But, Lisa Copeland, a pioneer in the field of automotive marketing and management for more than 25 years, founder of Buying Cars Her Way and Managing Partner of Fiat of Austin, the top Fiat retailer in North America since the brand's return, says women do not need a man with them to have a great car-buying experience.
Research the car that you want before you ever leave your house. Decide what you want your car to provide you. Look at the different types of cars you might want. Make sure that you walk into the dealership as an educated consumer with real knowledge about the car so you can ask intelligent questions.
2. Ask thorough and tough questions.
Don't be afraid to ask about safety, incident history and vehicle capability. Show them you know what you are talking about. Definitely take the car for a test drive, but before you sign anything, always take the exact car you will be buying for a test drive.
3. Decide on a price before you go.
Make sure you calculate what you want to spend before you walk into the dealership. Be confident in the price that you want and stick to it. Keep your emotions out of the car buying experience or things could get very pricey very quickly. Never let them know you absolutely love the car because that gives them more leverage in the negotiation process.
Be vocal. State what you are looking for and don't be shy about it. If safety and fuel economy are your top priorities – say that. If you need a car big enough to bus the kids around, say so. Salespeople will often profile you based on what they think you need vs. what you really are looking for in a car.
You don't need to bring your husband or a male friend with you to find a car with the preferences that matter to you like exterior styling and overall value. Take your time. Negotiate. If you are not comfortable with the deal, don't sign it and find a dealership that will take you seriously.


Driving from Safford to Pinetop-Lakeside on an Arizona road trip takes us over the Coronado Trail to Morenci Copper Mine, Hannagan Meadow, and Casa Malpaís.
The Arizona Office of Tourism invited me to join a diverse group of international journalists on a 5-day road trip through the eastern part of the state. We did not even come close to visiting the Grand Canyon, the state's most iconic destination, but it mattered not in the least.
The first day of our road trip carried us from Phoenix to Tucson to Safford where we did a bike tour, visited a winery, and filled our bellies with some of Arizona's most celebrated cuisine.
On Day 2, our backroad adventure would take us from Safford to Pinetop-Lakeside along the Coronado Trail, through scenic landscapes and erratic weather inversions to ancient Native American sites and beyond.
With lots of ground to cover on our itinerary, the appointed load-up time on Day 2 was 7:35 AM. While we were waiting on stragglers, our van driver Ernie Lozano took this shot of German travel writer Christian Ruf and me. With his cargo pants, safari vest, camera gear, and scarf, Christian nailed the look of a classic photo-journalist.
As the first travel blogger ever hosted by the Arizona Office of Tourism, I was beginning to learn the differences between the roles of bloggers and traditional journalists from the five international travel writers who were my companions on this trip.
The most obvious difference, other than dress code, struck me while I was busily posting on my iPhone.
When on assignment, traditional journalists do little to no social media.
Discovery Park is a free interactive museum that presents an eclectic mix of science combined with Gila Valley history and culture. Featured elements include an observatory telescope and dome, a full-motion space exploration simulator, and the Mills Collection of Native American artifacts.
The outdoor campus of Discovery Park is landscaped with desert vegetation, and it serves as an authentic habitat for native animals including gila monsters, coyotes, and roadrunners. A riparian wetland called Nature's Hideaway is an award-winning restoration connected to the observatory by a 5K walk/run course that winds through the campus.
There were light showers the morning of our visit, and I still recall the pungent fragrance of creosote in the rain as we got back on the road.
The Coronado Trail is a designated National Scenic Byway that roughly follows the route the Spanish conquistador took in his search for the fabled Seven Cities of Cíbola in the 1540s. The Coronado Trail was previously a segment of Route 666, commonly dubbed the Devil's Highway due to its many sharp curves, steep drop-offs, and 6,000 ft. change in elevation.
In 1992, Arizona requested that the route be renamed due to the frequency of stolen signs by souvenir hunters and religious detractors who believed the triple digit a symbolic mark of the devil.
As I write, I don't recall the winding route feeling unusually perilous. Not sure whether that was due to my experience driving the Appalachian mountains, Ernie's expertise behind the wheel, or a combination of both.
What I do recall are the dramatic weather inversions including sun, rain, hail, snow, and even simultaneous sun and hail at various elevations along the route.
There is no question that figuratively I am a tree-hugger in terms of the environment. But at roadside stops along the Coronado Trail, I became a literal tree-hugger, too. Don't knock it! Once you have inhaled the heavenly butterscotch fragrance of Ponderosa pine bark, you will become a tree-sniffer, too.
The Morenci Copper Mine, situated near the southern terminus of the Coronado Trail, is the largest and most productive mine in North America. Mining on the site began in 1872, leaving a giant scar on the surface of the earth, but the expansive view of the mine from the overlook is a site to behold. I would even go so far as to say the layered manmade cuts in the rust-colored soil remind me of that famous hole in the ground on the other side of the state.
And one more thing . . . .
Too bad Coronado never realized the metallic wealth that lay deep beneath his feet while on his futile quest for gold.
The snow began to fall in earnest as we continued our climb ever higher toward the Coronado Trail's highest point. Four miles beyond the peak we arrived at Hannagan Meadow Lodge, an alpine retreat in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest since 1926.
Anyone who knows my love for mountains and cabins will understand why our stop for lunch was all too short. The roaring fire and falling snow combined with the warmth of matzo ball soup and a stacked club sandwich enhanced the cozy ambience of the lodge to near perfection.
Our brief visit truly reached its summit after lunch when we met Alaskan Malamutes Lucy (red) and Max (black) on the front porch for some much-needed puppy love.
Although we did not stay overnight, I will not hesitate to recommend Hannagan Meadow Lodge as the perfect mountain getaway, and I know hosts Charlene and Charlie, along with Lucy and Max, will do everything to make your visit as warm as they made ours.
The drive north to Springerville took us through the community of Alpine, located a mere three miles from the New Mexico state line. But alas our tight schedule did not allow for a detour. The significance here is that I have visited every bordering state, but to date, not New Mexico itself.
So close, yet so far . . . .
We pulled into Springerville, the northern terminus of the Coronado Trail, and headed to the Casa Malpaís Museum. We met director Lynette Cross who loaded us up for a guided tour of the Casa Malpaís Archaeological Park.
Situated on a terraced volcanic field, Casa Malpaís is a National Historic Landmark inhabited by the Pueblo Peoples between 1260 and 1350 CE. First explored by anthropologist Frank Hamilton Cushing in 1883, the archaeological site contains a Great Kiva, a 60-room pueblo, and a solar calendar.
After touring the lower levels, Lynette Cross led us up an ancient stairway through a crevice in the basalt cliffs to the top of the mesa with views that extend for days.
The road out of the archaeological site took us past an active eagle's nest, a fitting addition to the deer, ground squirrels, turkey, and javelina we had spotted along the Coronado Trail earlier in the day.
The final segment of our itinerary took us to Pinetop-Lakeside, one of several hyphenated towns in the region.
Our accommodations for the next two nights were hosted at the Lake of the Woods Resort. The rustic 25-acre property has a private lake with 26 cabins and 7 condo units.
The property was still closed for the low season during our visit, but they put us up in the condo units. Every journalist had a private bedroom with shared bathroom and kitchen facilities. Although dated, the condos were roomy and clean and would be ideal for extended family vacations and reunions. I especially enjoyed the gas fireplace in my unit.
Our first evening in the White Mountains was spent enjoying some of the best in casual fine dining at the SALT Restaurant & Wine Bar (now permanently closed). Our multi-course dinner featured fresh local ingredients and a menu influenced by owner Rica Girardi's culinary background in French and Asian cuisine. The experience was heightened even more by the cozy, relaxing atmosphere and the friendly, attentive staff.
Superstition Mountains, Goldfield Ghost Town, Tortilla Flat, and the Dolly Steamboat.
We enjoy dialogue with our readers, especially when they share off-the-beaten-path destinations and useful travel tips. Have you ever done an Arizona road trip? If so, we would love to hear about your experience. We invite you to leave your comments and questions below, and we always respond!
We enjoyed sharing the Casa Malpais with your group, and are grateful to have been included on your tour!
The pleasure was all ours, Lynette!


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Daniel Wolfert February 20, 2015 1 commentadviceHappy Trailhistorysexsex toys
For many college students, the concept of sex toys is not a revolutionary one. While not necessarily a passtime that many flaunt, the use of sex toys—either for masturbatory purposes or for use with others—would not be considered unprecedented to many of us.
When discussing sex toys, the main image that comes to mind for many college students is the dildo. But where did the dildo come from, and why does it dominate our imaginations so?
The oldest known dildo is a siltstone 20-centimeter phallus from the Upper Palaeolithic period 30,000 years ago that was found in Hohle Fels Cave near Ulm, Germany. But it was not merely the Germans who were fond of such pleasure seeking; so too were Chinese women of the 15th century, who made dildos from lacquered wood, and the Ancient Grecians prior to the 5th century B.C., who made dildos of a sort of breadstick called an olisbokollikes. Archeological evidence across a variety of nations and throughout many cultures reveals evidence of dildos made from materials such as stone, tar and wood. It remains unclear as to whether these were used for ritualistic purposes, pleasure purposes or both.
Sociological studies suggest that the attitude that a society has toward non-procreative sexuality is one that both reflects greatly upon that society and affects it greatly. The attitudes behind the use of dildos in these times seem to demonstrate just that—showing, more than anything, a view on women's sexuality as subservient to men's sexuality.
In Ancient Greece, for example, women frequently spent long stretches of time without their husbands, and were publicly advised to "cure" their hysteria by means of achieving orgasm. This belief was echoed centuries later in Victorian England as women's husbands went away to work or to fight in wars, leading to doctors performing manual masturbatory massage on their female client in order to bring them to orgasm and end their "hysteria."
Alongside the onset of the Industrial Revolution, however, this also allowed items of sexual stimulation, such as "The Manipulator" to be commercialized for the first time. This was an enormous, steam-powered machine invented by American physician George Taylor, created to bring women to "hysterical paroxysm" (orgasm) without the tiring overexertion of their physician's hands. Oddly enough, the sexually stifled nature of the Victorian Era, with its history of puritanical purity, denied the relationship between women' sexuality and the act of bringing them to "hysterical paroxysm."
As the social conservatism of the era faded, and events such asthe Women's Rights movements began to sweep America, views on sexuality changed again and again until we arrived at the present day.
Of course, the nature of social views on sexuality—and sex toys specifically—varies by enormous degrees—from San Francisco's "Folsom Street Fair," an annual BDSM and leather subculture fair that ends San Francisco's "Leather Pride Week," to Alabama's Anti-Obscenity Enforcement Act of 1998, which criminalized the sale of sex toys. But one of the greatest signals of liberated views on sexuality is the variety of sex toys now available, and in particular, the production of sex toys for men.
For those of us with penises, the most basic of the sex toys would be the Fleshlight. Intended as a sort of artificial orifice, the Fleshlight is a hand-held device that can be penetrated through an opening that, in more common versions, is in the shape of a vagina, an anus or a mouth. For those of us with vaginas, the most basic sex toy might be the dildo, because it is so commonly known and so straightforward in nature, but a better first-time choice might be an external vibrator.
Given the fact that penetrating oneself with something other than another person's body part can be intimidating, studies by the Kinsey Institute for Research in Gender, Sex and Reproduction suggest that women can more easily achieve orgasm by means of clitoral stimulation, possibly because it is a less stressful and invasive experience and because the clitoris has so many more nerve endings than the inside of the vagina does.
But whatever your genitals, gender or sexual preference, you should know that there are so many sex toy options beyond the dildo. So go forth and explore that brave new world!
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Abby Woods says:
Thanks for the article. Just a couple thoughts for feedback….
If you are going to quote studies from Kinsey… provide a link. It is just good form.
Also, in any article like this, you should probably mention to use only anal toys for anal play…. to many people end up at a hospital with something suck up there.
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Q: How to pass folder hierarchy when creating zip file from memory stream using DotNetZip library Requirement:
1) creating split zips file in multiple segments(say size - 1 GB/500 MB), so that they can be downloaded through browser. The total zip volume of all the segments could exceed 10 GB
2) the zip content could be multiple files or a folder containing sub folders and files
3) the content of the file are read from Cloud in the form of stream. The meta information for the files(like folder hierarchy) are locally available
I am using DotNetZip library to achieve the task. The code is as following:
long length = default(long);
            Stream fileReadStream;

            long Space = default(long);
            string tempZipFile = string.Empty;
            FileZipStatus oldStatue = new FileZipStatus();
            byte[] Buffer = new byte[1024 * 1024];

            if (zipFileName != null && !zipFileName.ToUpper().EndsWith(".ZIP")) zipFileName += ".zip";
            string strTempFolder = "";
            using (Ionic.Zip.ZipFile zip = new Ionic.Zip.ZipFile())
            {
                try
                {
                    strTempFolderPath = tempZipOutPutFilePath + "\\";
                    string strTempFolderName = DateTime.Now.Ticks.ToString();
                    strTempFolder = strTempFolderPath + strTempFolderName;
                    if (userFileList.Count > 0)
                    {
                        if (Directory.Exists(strTempFolder))
                        {
                            Directory.Delete(strTempFolder);
                        }
                        Directory.CreateDirectory(strTempFolder);
                    }
                    foreach (UserFile userFile in userFileList)
                    {
                        WebResponse response = null;
                        try
                        {
                            WebRequest request = null;
                            IDictionary<string, object> _dictionary = new Dictionary<string, object>();
                            /// First
                            FileSystemEnum fileSysEnum = FileSystemBase.GetFileSystemEnumByStorageId(userFile.StorageId);
                            IFileSystemLib ifileSystemLocal = FileSystemFactory.GetSpecificInstance(fileSysEnum);

                            fileReadStream = ifileSystemLocal.GetFile(userFile.FilePath, userFile.GuidName, ref request, ref response, _dictionary);
                            long filesize = default(long);

                            long.TryParse(ifileSystemLocal.GetFileContentLength(userFile.FilePath, userFile.GuidName).ToString(), out filesize);
                            Space = (Space > default(long)) ? (Space + filesize) : filesize;
                            //Now we have to store the data, so that we must access the file

                            int dataToRead;
                            FileStream writeStream = new FileStream(strTempFolder + "\\" + userFile.FileName, FileMode.Create, FileAccess.Write);
                            while ((dataToRead = fileReadStream.Read(Buffer, 0, Buffer.Length)) > 0)
                            {
                                writeStream.Write(Buffer, 0, dataToRead);
                            }
                            writeStream.Close();

                            zip.AddFile(strTempFolder + "\\" + userFile.FileName, userFile.RelativePath);
                            fileReadStream.Close();
                        }
                        catch (Exception ex)
                        {
                            LogManager.Trace(ex, "ZIpping Block - ZIPFileName", zipFileName + "File to zip" + userFile.GuidName);
                        }
                        finally
                        {
                            if (response != null) response.Close();
                        }
                    }
                }
                catch (Exception ex)
                {
                    _currentStatus = FileZipStatus.NotAvailable;
                    oldStatue = UpdateZipStatus(ObjectZipID, Space, FileZipStatus.Failed);
                    throw ex;
                }
                finally
                {
                }
                try
                {
                    zip.Comment = "This zip was created at " + System.DateTime.Now.ToString("G");
                    zip.MaxOutputSegmentSize = 200 * 1024 * 1024;   // 200 mb
                    zip.Save(strTempFolderPath + "\\" + zipFileName);
                    oldStatue = UpdateZipStatus(ObjectZipID, Space, FileZipStatus.Available);
                    length = new FileInfo(strTempFolderPath + "\\" + zipFileName).Length;
                    _currentStatus = FileZipStatus.Available;
                    // deleting temp folder
                    Directory.Delete(strTempFolder, true);
                }
                catch (Exception ex)
                {
                    _currentStatus = FileZipStatus.NotAvailable;
                    oldStatue = UpdateZipStatus(ObjectZipID, Space, FileZipStatus.Failed);
                    length = default(long);
                    throw ex;
                }
            }

There are a limitation of the DotNetZip libray used in the above code.
It either needs
a) files saved on disk as input. In that case folder hierarchy information could be passed for each file.
or
2) if stream is passed as input, folder hierarchy information could NOT be passed for file.
I need to pass in the folder hierarchy information for each file as well as read the input from stream. As the zip content could be huge(could exceed 10 GB),
do not want to save the files on temporary storage in web server. Can Anyone help like how to pass folder hierarchy when creating zip file? thanks

A: i got the solution. here is the code
private void button2_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
        {
            using (SqlConnection sqlConn = new SqlConnection(@"Data Source=BBATRIDIP\SQLSERVER2008R2;Initial Catalog=test;Integrated Security=True"))
            {
                string query = String.Format(@"SELECT [FilePath],[FileName],[FileData] FROM [TestTable]");
                SqlCommand cmd = new SqlCommand(query, sqlConn);
                cmd.Connection.Open();

                System.IO.MemoryStream memStream = null;
                ZipFile zip = new ZipFile();
                zip.MaxOutputSegmentSize = 1024 * 1024; // 1MB each segment size would be
                // the above line would split zip file into multiple files and each file
                //size would be 1MB
                using (SqlDataReader reader = cmd.ExecuteReader())
                {
                    while (reader.Read())
                    {
                        byte[] data = (byte[])reader["FileData"];
                        memStream = new System.IO.MemoryStream(data);
                        string strFile = reader["FilePath"].ToString() + "\\" + reader["FileName"].ToString();
                        ZipEntry ze = zip.AddEntry(strFile, memStream);
                    }
                }
                zip.Save(@"e:\MyCustomZip.zip");
                memStream.Dispose();
                MessageBox.Show("Job Done");
                // here u can save the zip in memory stream also there is a overload insteaa of saving in HD
            }
        }

A: this approach stores the zip content in memory. Hence, when the zip content is huge, say exceeds 5 GB then then it crashes. Need to write to fileOutputStream mapped to physical file

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Winemakers Are Building Houses for Bats to Make Vineyards Greener
Attracting the right species can help get rid of vine-munching insects and allow farmers to cut back on pesticides
By Jennifer Nalewicki
smithsonian.com
A bat box stands over the Herdade do Esporão vineyard in Portugal. (Courtesy of Esporão/Francisco Rivotti)
As the sun sets in the Alentejo, a wine-producing region about 100 miles southeast of Lisbon, dozens of bats leave their shelters and take flight, their dark bodies in stark contrast to the brilliant pinks and oranges of dusk. It's dinnertime for the nocturnal creatures, and the winemakers at Herdade do Esporão are banking on the flying mammals to help rid the vineyards of unwanted visitors.
So far, it looks like the partnership is paying off—Esporão has seen a drop in the number of vine-gobbling insects wreaking havoc on its 1,235 acres of wine grapes. As a winery striving to make its operations as sustainable as possible, the bats have become a reliable replacement to the harsh chemicals often used to ward off pests.
Bats have been assets to the wider agricultural community for decades, with many farmers relying on these "wingmen" to kill insects instead of using an overabundance of pesticides and other harmful chemicals. Depending on the species, bug-eating bats can devour between half to two-thirds of their body weight in insects each night—equivalent to about 1,000 bugs an hour.
In the United States alone, bats save the agricultural industry anywhere from $3.7 billion to $53 billion each year in pest-control services, according to a study conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey. However, it's only been in the last few years that wineries have implemented specific bat-friendly practices within their estates.
At Herdade do Esporão, biologist Mário Carmo is in charge of the bat program, which began in 2011. No bats previously lived on the property, Carmo says, probably due to the lack of shelter in a landscape comprised of rolling plains punctuated by the occasional stand of cork oak trees. Bats prefer habitats that are warm, dark and well protected from predators, according to the nonprofit Organization for Bat Conservation, so it's not surprising that the creatures had bypassed the vineyard for better accommodations in the form of bridges or attics.
"[The lack] of possible homes for the natural establishment of bats reinforced the importance of this project, which is to help restore the balance of [the estate's] ecosystems," Carmo says. "We decided to attract bats to our property and use them as allies in pest control in the vineyards, due to the type of agriculture practiced on the property."
The estate installed 20 wooden bat boxes amid its rows of Verdelho, Touriga Nacional, Antão Vaz and other indigenous grape varietals. As of this August, the boxes house some 330 bats, including the Kuhl's pipistrelle, a native species common in southern Europe, and the lesser noctule, or Leisler's bat, a species found across the continent.
David Baverstock, chief winemaker at Esporão, was one of the first proponents of the bat program. He says that sustainability plays a big role in all areas of the winery, from grapevine to wine bottle. Although Esporão isn't 100-percent organic, about one-third of its vineyards are dedicated to organic farming, and pesticides and industrial fertilizers are prohibited in those areas. In addition to bats, the vineyard turns to ladybugs and the great tit, an insect-eating bird, as forms of natural pest-control.
"Bats aren't the only replacement, but they're one of the elements that make [sustainable farming] possible," says Carmo. "In terms of diseases in the vineyards, we more or less have that under control, but insect pests are our main concern, and the use of bats is one of those alternatives."
Rows of wine grapes growing at Herdade do Esporão. (Courtesy of Esporão) Read more: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/winemakers-are-building-houses-bats-make-vineyards-greener-180956381/#zfqHL0GK3acGOFmX.99 Give the gift of Smithsonian magazine for only $12! http://bit.ly/1cGUiGv Follow us: @SmithsonianMag on Twitter
Depending on the species, nocturnal bats can devour between half to two-thirds of their body weight in insects each night. (Credit: Courtesy of the Organization for Bat Conservation)
Bats huddle up inside a bat box. The vineyard's boxes have attracted the Kuhl's pipistrelle and the lesser noctule, or Leisler's bat. (Courtesy of the Organization for Bat Conservation)
Bug-eating bats are most likely keeping the European Grapevine Moth under control at Esporão. (Courtesy of the Organization for Bat Conservation)
Carmo doesn't yet have specific percentages for how much the bats have contributed to pest control on the property. Currently, he's working with the Centre in Biodiversity and Genetic Resources at the University of Porto to study genetic material in guano taken from the bat boxes to discern which insects the bats are eating.
In an email, Carmo surmised that the bats were helping to kill off the European Grapevine Moth (Lobesia botrana), considered a major vineyard pest throughout Europe and, more recently, in California. However, he says he won't be certain until he receives the analysis.
"[The results] will most likely indicate that, like everything in life, there will be a balance between the pest species and the auxiliaries or insects that eat the bad insects," Carmo says. "But because bats don't eat only the bad [bugs], but also the good ones, it helps keep a balance of insect populations."
Rob Mies, executive director of the Organization for Bat Conservation, says that even if bats do munch on some of the good insects, they still play a pivotal roll in agriculture, and the benefits of having them around far outweigh the negatives.
"Even if bats ate a particular insect species down to a certain density, they wouldn't waste their energy to eat the last remaining few," he says. "Instead, they would switch to a different type of insect."
Getting involved in winemaking carries benefits for the bats, too. The flying mammals are no strangers to bad publicity, often being cast as the blood-sucking bad guys lurking in the shadows.
"I think the reason people are so fearful of them is because bats are nocturnal, and humans have a natural fear of night, since our vision isn't the best at that time of the day," says Mies. "In many stories and movies, nocturnal animals have been portrayed as evil."
To add injury to insult, in recent years, bats' numbers have been threatened due to the increase in wind turbines, which bats can accidently fly into, as well as the spread of white-noise syndrome, a lethal disease that manifests as a white fungus on bats' skin.
Bat programs like the one at Esporão, might help more people see bats as friends rather than foes and improve conservation efforts. Esporão already has plans to double its collection of bat boxes, and although visitors to the estate can't see the nocturnal creatures in action, they can see the prominent roosts as they walk through the vineyards.
"If we talk to [people] and try to explain that the presence of bats will reduce the usage of pesticides and chemical fertilizers," Carmo says, "I think it's enough to convince them that this is the right thing to do."
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//                  ExoticBSEngine.h
//
//

//Edit to reflect change in abstract base class

#ifndef EXOTIC_BS_ENGINE_H
#define EXOTIC_BS_ENGINE_H
#include <ExoticEngine.h>
#include <Random2.h>

class ExoticBSEngine : public ExoticEngine
{
public:

      ExoticBSEngine(const Wrapper<PathDependent>& TheProduct_,
                     const Parameters& R_,
                     const Parameters& D_,
                     const Parameters& Vol_,
                     const Wrapper<RandomBase>& TheGenerator_,
                     double Spot_,
					 bool speed_up_=false);

      virtual void GetOnePath(MJArray& LogSpotValues);
      virtual ~ExoticBSEngine(){}

private:

    Wrapper<RandomBase> TheGenerator;
    MJArray Drifts;
    MJArray StandardDeviations;
    double LogSpot;
    unsigned long NumberOfTimes;
    MJArray Variates;
};

#endif

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require "rails_helper"

describe ActivationsController, "#create" do
  context "when activation succeeds" do
    it "returns successful response" do
      token = "sometoken"
      membership = create(:membership)
      repo = membership.repo
      activator = double("RepoActivator", activate: true, errors: [])
      allow(RepoActivator).to receive(:new).and_return(activator)
      stub_sign_in(membership.user, token)

      post :create, repo_id: repo.id, format: :json

      expect(response.code).to eq "201"
      expect(response.body).to eq RepoSerializer.new(repo).to_json
      expect(activator).to have_received(:activate)
      expect(RepoActivator).to have_received(:new).
        with(repo: repo, github_token: token)
      expect(analytics).to have_tracked("Repo Activated").
        for_user(membership.user).
        with(
          properties: {
            name: repo.full_github_name,
            private: false,
            revenue: 0,
          }
        )
    end
  end

  context "when activation fails" do
    context "due to 403 Forbidden from GitHub" do
      it "returns error response" do
        token = "sometoken"
        membership = create(:membership)
        repo = membership.repo
        error_message = "You must be an admin to add a team membership"
        activator = double(
          "RepoActivator",
          activate: false,
          errors: [error_message]
        )
        allow(RepoActivator).to receive(:new).and_return(activator)
        stub_sign_in(membership.user, token)

        post :create, repo_id: repo.id, format: :json

        response_body = JSON.parse(response.body)
        expect(response.code).to eq "502"
        expect(response_body["errors"]).to match_array(error_message)
        expect(activator).to have_received(:activate)
        expect(RepoActivator).to have_received(:new).
          with(repo: repo, github_token: token)
      end
    end

    it "tracks failed activation" do
      membership = create(:membership)
      repo = membership.repo
      activator = double(
        "RepoActivator",
        activate: false,
        errors: []
      )
      allow(RepoActivator).to receive(:new).and_return(activator)
      stub_sign_in(membership.user)

      post :create, repo_id: repo.id, format: :json

      expect(analytics).to have_tracked("Repo Activation Failed").
        for_user(membership.user).
        with(
          properties: {
            name: repo.full_github_name,
            private: false
          }
        )
    end
  end

  context "when repo is not public" do
    it "still activates ;)" do
      repo = create(:repo, private: true)
      user = create(:user)
      user.repos << repo
      activator = double("RepoActivator", activate: false, errors: [])
      allow(RepoActivator).to receive(:new).and_return(activator)
      stub_sign_in(user)

      expect do
        post :create, repo_id: repo.id, format: :json
      end.to_not raise_error

      expect(activator).to have_received(:activate)
    end
  end
end


· The verdict: Whilst experts agree that the system is valuable and useful when comparing foods within the same category, it produces anomalies when comparing products in different categories, such as comparing yoghurt and fruit juice. More stars does not always mean a healthier product.
The slogan is: "The more stars, the healthier the choice."
Full-cream unsweetened natural yoghurts can score lower than sugary fruit yoghurts, while fruit juices score four or five stars despite being high in sugar because they receive positive points for fruit content.
Rosemary Stanton, a nutritionist and visiting fellow at the University of New South Wales, told Fact Check the algorithm used by the ratings calculator needs a bit of tweaking to fix these kinds of anomalies.
Coles home brand Greek-style yoghurt received one and a half stars "even though it is clearly healthy" while the supermarket chain's home brand strawberry flavored soft licorice received two and a half stars.
Stars only allow for comparisons between similar products, and they are meant to be considered along with the dietary guidelines. I think it surprises people to find Coco Pops have the same number of stars as Nutri Grain and that is what it is designed to do.
Take home message they are good to compare products of the same food group is useful …. Use common sense and if you are eating real food instead of packaged food you can't go wrong.


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Anthony Hamilton tells Alan Henry about his role in the rise of his son to formula one history maker
Saturday April 14, 2007
As Anthony Hamilton reflected yesterday on the remarkable start to the formula one career of his son Lewis he was incapable of suppressing a smile. From an old camper van in the paddock at the Buckmore Park Kart Circuit to the gleaming surrounds of the Sakhir circuit in Bahrain, Anthony has been the key influence on his son's meteoric rise to a McLaren seat and his pride is irrepressible.
This weekend Lewis Hamilton will attempt to become the first driver in the 58-year history of the world championship to claim a podium spot in his first three races. In Bahrain father and son have been joined by Lewis's younger brother, Nicolas, and their stepmother, Linda. Lewis and Nicolas, who suffers from cerebral palsy, are particularly close and the family's influence on his career is an important factor.
"It was probably when we met Ron [Dennis, the McLaren team principal] in 1995 that it started to get serious," said Hamilton senior, reflecting on how his eldest son progressed through the ranks. "Up to then it was just father and son going racing together. From then on all I concentrated on was the 'Dad job', just making sure that Lewis didn't lose out on any potential opportunities for advancing his career.
"From the start I also tried to ensure that Lewis looked after himself and was never in any danger of going off the rails with too much partying and late nights, all the temptations that young kids like to get up to. To be frank, I think that honesty and trust played a big, big role in our relationship as Lewis was climbing up the ladder.
"I think we've always tried to bring Lewis up to do things right and to understand that positive consequences flow from taking an honest approach to things, whether we were talking about his kart racing or his school work. I told him that, if he had any doubts, then he shouldn't do it. But I was also confident that, if he took my advice and listened to what I was telling him, then a few years down the road it would all work out for him the way he wanted."
Anthony Hamilton admits that during Lewis's teenage years they reached an agreement whereby his son would work hard at school while Anthony would spare no effort when it came to raising sponsorship and support. Yet he readily admits that failed when it came to the crunch of penalising Lewis for lack of academic effort.
"I suppose you could say it was tempt- ing to apply the carrot-and-stick approach to Lewis for getting behind with his school work by saying 'right, you're not going to the next race', but in truth Lewis was too good to be penalised in such a way.
"He was doing too well, getting the results, so I suppose that, if anything was going to give, it was going to be his schooling to some extent, although Ron always encouraged him to take it seriously and he also had a private tutor to help him keep up.
"In those early days we were also very lucky in finding some very gentlemanly personalities in karting, who really helped us when money was tight early in his career. We had Martin Hines [the owner of the Zipkart company] helping us out with the chassis, John Davies and John Button, Jenson's father, helping us out with the engine and an old friend Martin Howells supplying us with tyres. If it wasn't for guys like that I don't think Lewis would have got off the lowest rung of the karting ladder."
Even at this early stage of his son's career Anthony Hamilton is happy to reminisce with a smile about Lewis's achievements so far. His early karting successes, his brilliant double formula three wins at Monaco in 2005 and his more recent triumph in last year's GP2 series which brought him to the very threshold of formula one, all bring an approving nod and a broad grin.
"I think Lewis would have been highly competitive whatever sport he decided to tackle," he said with obvious pride. "He just wants to over-achieve at everything he does. It's just a pity I couldn't get him to do it with his school work."
Now it is time for Anthony Hamilton to take back seat and watch the fruits of his son's labours. "Lewis has come a long, long way since those early days and I suppose I always felt he would make the big time," he said. "But it's really all down to him – his determination, singlemindedness and his talent – that he's managed to go so far. That and all the support we've received from Ron Dennis and everybody at McLaren, of course. Now I'm just the proud Dad."
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Q: Using the same *ngFor loops in a template Reading a book I came across an example that uses the same *ngFor loop twice in the same template. I tried to refactor breaking into nested components and sending down the 'i' variable which didn't work.
The example uses a bootstrap carousel and needs to loop through Categories for both the indicator buttons and the slideshow.
Do you know a better way of writing this that's not repeating the same loop?

    <db-category-slide
      [category]="category" (select)="selectCategory($event)">
    </db-category-slide>

This is the template for db-category-slide

{{category.title}}

{{category.desc}}

    <button class="btn btn-primary" (click)="browse()">Browse</button>

The components have the same Input/Output and look like this:
@Input() category: Category;
@Output() select: EventEmitter<Category> = new EventEmitter<Category>();

A: Change your Indicators HTML as below :


BATON ROUGE - An official donation account has been set up for murdered officers, the Baton Rouge Police Department announced Tuesday.
Baton Rouge Union of Police, Magnolia State Peace Officers Association along with the Fraternal Order of Police organized accounts at all area Capital One Bank locations. Donations can be made under the Baton Rouge Union of Police Fallen Hero's Fund.
Baton Rouge Police officers Matt Gerald and Montrell Jackson along with East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's deputy Brad Garafola were murdered in an ambush Sunday. Three other officers - two sheriff's deputies and a Baton Rouge Police officer - were shot and injured before a SWAT officer shot and killed gunman Gavin Long with a 100 yard kill shot.
Officials have called the officers heroes for putting their lives at risk to stop a man on a mission to kill law enforcement officers.
Businesses have also announced plans to donate profits for officers. Others have announced free lunch programs for working police officers. Click HERE to read more about community efforts.


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Q: How to recursively traverse an XML File in Python? This is my XML File
temp_student.xml
<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?>
 <studentinformation doc_version='2.0'>
  <student>
   <rollno>1</rollno>
   <name>ABC</name>
   <age>22</age>
   <gender>MALE</gender>
  </student>
    <student>
   <rollno>2</rollno>
   <name>DEF</name>
   <age>56</age>
   <gender>MALE</gender>
  </student>
 </studentinformation>

I'm trying to parse it using Element Tree. I've commented the section of the code to explain my problem
import subprocess,re,os,time,shutil,glob
import sys
from sys import stdout
from subprocess import STDOUT
from _winapi import NULL
import xml.etree.ElementTree as ET
from xml.etree.ElementTree import Element, SubElement
from logging import root

xmlfile='temp_student.xml'
xml_tree = ET.parse(xmlfile)
tree_root = xml_tree.getroot()
print('Root Tag is '+str(tree_root.tag))
print('Root Attrib is '+str(tree_root.attrib))
print('Printing the children from root ')
# 1 for child_root in tree_root:
#     for child_in in child_root:
         # perform some operation
# 2 for child_in in child_root in tree_root:
         # perform some operation

I thought of trying #2
by putting the entire statement in a single line but it fails because child_root is NOT defined

File "getsccontent.py", line 47, in
          for child_in_child_root in child_root in tree_root:
      NameError: name 'child_root' is not defined

Is there any simpler way than writing multiple nested for statements to traverse N  ?

A: There is a single-line version but it's not simpler.
for child in [child for child_root in tree_root for child in child_root]:
    print(child)

I'd use #1 because there's no need for recursion in this case. Only when depth of the tree reaches 3 I'll write a recursive traversing method.


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Francis will visit a favela, meet young prisoners when he arrives in Brazil for World Day of Youth
Wednesday, May 8th 2013 - 09:34 UTC
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Francis has said he wants to make concern for the poor a hallmark of his papacy
Pope Francis will visit a favela (slum) and meet young prisoners when he travels to Brazil on his first international trip as pontiff in July, the Vatican announced on Tuesday. The Argentine born pope who has said he wants to make concern for the poor a hallmark of his papacy, will visit the Manguinhos slum in Rio de Janeiro on the fourth day of his July 22-29 trip to the world's largest Catholic country.
Manguinhos is one of Rio's most visible favelas, wedged between a busy highway and a former oil refinery and near the main airport and large military bases.
The shantytown, which the pope will visit on July 25, had a long history of drug-related violence, but a police occupation late last year kicked out many of the drug and gun traffickers.
Manguinhos, home to about 35,000 poor people, is one of the communities that have been part of a community-policing operation that has reduced violence in the shantytowns of Rio de Janeiro.
The pope will also meet young prisoners who will be brought to the archbishop's residence for the occasion.
The main purpose of the trip is for the pope to preside at the Catholic Church's World Day of Youth, an international gathering sometimes dubbed a "Catholic Woodstock" that takes place in a different city every two years. The World Day of Youth celebrations start on July 23 and end on July 28.
Francis, the first non-European pope in 1.300 years on, arrives on the afternoon of July 22 and will rest the next day to overcome jet lag, according to the official program of the trip released by the Vatican.
On July 24, he will fly by helicopter to the city of Aparacida, about 240 km southwest of Rio de Janeiro, to visit the national shrine of Our Lady of Aparacida, whom the Church honours at the patroness of Brazil. That evening he visits a hospital in Rio that treats AIDS patients.
The pope's participation in World Youth Day events starts on the evening of July 25 in Rio's famed Copacabana Beach area and culminates with a huge open-air Mass in the Guaratiba area of the city on July 28.
During the trip he will also address Brazil's political and business leaders.
The trip is expected to be the only one abroad for the pope this year. The former Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio of Buenos Aires is expected to visit his homeland early next year. He is expected to travel to the central Italian city of Assisi, birthplace of St. Francis, whose name Bergoglio adopted when elected pope on March 13.
Categories: Politics, Brazil, International.
Tags: Brazil, Catholic Church's World Day of Youth, favela, Manguinhos slum, Pope Francis, Rio do Janeiro, Vatican.
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With any luck the Jesus Mafia will be looking for another new Pope after this visit.
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Q: Make a pushpin move smoothly on MapControl Windows phone 8.1 i'm trying to creat an app that tracks my current location. Here is my code:
private Image currentLocationPin;
private async void CurrentLocationChanged(Geolocator sender, PositionChangedEventArgs args)
    {
        await dispatcher.RunAsync(CoreDispatcherPriority.Normal, () =>
        {
            mapControl.Children.Remove(currentLocationPin);
            currentLocationPin = new Image() { Source = new BitmapImage(new Uri(smallIconURI)) };
            var currentGeo = new Geopoint(new BasicGeoposition
            {
                Latitude = args.Position.Coordinate.Point.Position.Latitude,
                Longitude = args.Position.Coordinate.Point.Position.Longitude
            });

            MapControl.SetNormalizedAnchorPoint(currentLocationPin, new Point(0.5, 1));
            MapControl.SetLocation(currentLocationPin, currentGeo);
            mapControl.Children.Add(currentLocationPin);

            currentLocationPin.Tapped += ChildObj_Tapped;
            mapControl.LandmarksVisible = false;
            mapControl.TrafficFlowVisible = false;
            mapControl.PedestrianFeaturesVisible = false;
            currentGeopoint = currentGeo;
        });
    }

This function will be called when my current location changes. It works quite good but this problem. Because i remove previous pin then add a new one so when i see it on the map, there is a delay between each 2 pins. I tried with MapIcon but it didn't work, too. I tried not to remove pin and updated its location only, but there would be a new pin, next to the old one.
Thank you.

A: You shouldn't have to remove-recreate-add the overlay each time the location changes. Updating the existing overlay's location should do the trick (although it sounds like you tried this and it didn't work?)
I haven't tested this, but I adapted your code to update the existing overlay's position rather than recreating it.
    await dispatcher.RunAsync(CoreDispatcherPriority.Normal, () =>
    {
        // If needed, create the location pin.
        if(currentLocationPin == null)
        {
            currentLocationPin = new Image() { Source = new BitmapImage(new Uri(smallIconURI)) };
            MapControl.SetNormalizedAnchorPoint(currentLocationPin, new Point(0.5, 1));
            mapControl.Children.Add(currentLocationPin);
        }

        // Update the pin's location.

        var currentGeo = new Geopoint(new BasicGeoposition
        {
            Latitude = args.Position.Coordinate.Point.Position.Latitude,
            Longitude = args.Position.Coordinate.Point.Position.Longitude
        });

        MapControl.SetLocation(currentLocationPin, currentGeo);

        mapControl.LandmarksVisible = false;
        mapControl.TrafficFlowVisible = false;
        mapControl.PedestrianFeaturesVisible = false;
        currentGeopoint = currentGeo;
    });


I am trying so hard to remain positive.
I want to give up. I want to give in.
The thoughts are fleeting, but very real.
I am afraid of what the future holds for me.
This is what I do to myself every time I feel uncertain.
JUST BREATHE. DIG IN. FEEL IT.
NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS YOU WILL BE O.K.
Believe in yourself Jenny, you're the only one that can.
Some day you'll look back on this moment and be proud you didn't give up.
YOU'RE STRONG. YOU CAN DO AND GET THROUGH ANYTHING YOU PUT YOUR MIND TO.
BELIEVE IT; BECAUSE IT'S TRUE.
You must find it from within.
The person you fight is yourself.
Listen to your voice; but make friends instead.


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Kopeika Secures $143Mln Sberbank Loan
Discount retailer Kopeika has secured a 4 billion ruble ($142.9 million) loan from Sberbank, Kopeika's president Sergei Solodov said Tuesday.
Solodov said Sberbank approved the loan, which is secured by the retailer's property, last week, adding that Kopeika was also awaiting a decision by another state-controlled lender, VTB, on a 1.5 billion ruble loan.
The company plans to use the funds primarily to meet put options on 4 billion rubles of bonds in February and August of next year, Solodov said.
It also intends to withdraw funds from its operational cash flow to repay debt, he said.
"This year we expect sales growth of 40 percent in ruble terms, to 49 billion rubles. Our forecast for revenue growth next year is 30 percent in rubles, and for [earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortization] about $150 million," Solodov said.
"All the money we earn, we will channel to debt repayment."
In October, Kopeika said it had scaled down expansion plans as it seeks to strengthen its liquidity profile in the financial crisis and acquire rival chains.
Unlisted Kopeika is wholly owned by businessman Nikolai Tsvetkov, founder of financial corporation UralSib.


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Wikinews interviews Democratic candidate for the Texas 6th congressional district special election Daryl Eddings, Sr's campaign manager
Wikinews extended invitations by e-mail on March 23 to multiple candidates running in the Texas' 6th congressional district special election of May 1 to fill a vacancy left upon the death of Republican congressman Ron Wright. Of them, the office of Democrat Daryl Eddings, Sr. agreed to answer some questions by phone March 30 about their campaigns and policies. The following is the interview with Ms Chatham on behalf of Mr Eddings, Sr.
Eddings is a federal law enforcement officer and senior non-commissioned officer in the US military. His experience as operations officer of an aviation unit in the California National Guard includes working in Los Angeles to control riots sparked by the O. J. Simpson murder case and the police handling of Rodney King, working with drug interdiction teams in Panama and Central America and fighting in the Middle East. He is the founder of Operation Battle Buddy, which has under his leadership kept in touch with over 20 thousand veterans and their families. He was born in California, but moved to Midlothian, Texas. He endeavours to bring "good government, not no government". Campaign manager Faith Chatham spoke to Wikinews on matters ranging from healthcare to housing.
An Inside Elections poll published on March 18 shows Republican candidate Susan Wright, the widow of Ron Wright, is ahead by 21% followed by Democrat Jana Sanchez with 17% and Republican Jake Ellzey with 8% with a 4.6% margin of error among 450 likely voters. The district is considered "lean Republican" by Inside Elections and voted 51% in favour of Donald Trump in last year's US presidential election. This is down from 54% for Trump in 2016's presidential election, the same poll stated.
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