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Ethics and regulatory capacities
Type of action: Coordination & Support Actions (CSAs)
Call budget: €4.5 million
Funding level: 100% of eligible costs
Open date: 2 August 2018, 17:00
Close date: 22 November 2018, 17:00
Call identifier: CSA2018ERC
Whereas strides have been made towards establishment and strengthening of ethical review frameworks and medicines regulatory bodies in sub-Saharan Africa, targeted support is paramount to ensuring their continued development and consolidation within the ever-expanding R&D landscape in the region. Dedicated efforts are particularly required in countries where there are no or limited capacity for ethics review and national medicines regulatory bodies. The fortification of National Ethics Committees (NECs) and National Regulatory Authorities (NRAs) will allow for long-term development plans for regional regulatory harmonisation goals.
The purpose of this Call for Proposals is to support sub-Saharan African countries to establish and develop robust national medicines regulatory systems and capacities for ethical review of clinical research and use of medicinal products and technologies for use in humans, as well as national and international collaboration. This scheme targets both NECs and NRAs.
The objectives of this call are:
To support NECs' development of institutional and personnel capacities to enable them to perform their national ethical oversight function over the institutional review boards; efficiently review clinical trial applications; and to provide ethical oversight for clinical trials and health research in general.
To support NRAs' development of institutional and personnel capacities to enable improved regulatory pathway activities directly related to clinical trials and registration of new medicinal products. This may also include strengthening pharmacovigilance systems.
Proposals may include support for training, networking and promotion of good practices through improved recognition and accreditation of the relevant bodies. This may include relevant long-term training of regulatory staff, in particular through regulatory curricula provided by Regional Centres of Regulatory Excellence in Africa*.
EU countries or countries associated with Horizon 2020 are encouraged to participate. Proposals involving regulatory agencies should clearly indicate how they align their functions and activities with the African Vaccine Regulators Forum (AVAREF) guidelines and standards. Joint NEC and NRA applications are also encouraged.
Undergraduate training and Masters and PhD studies that are not directly relevant and applicable to the daily activities of NRAs and NECs will not be supported under this scheme.
EDCTP considers that proposals for actions of between 24 and 36 months duration would allow this specific challenge to be addressed appropriately. Nonetheless, this does not preclude submission and selection of proposals for actions of a different duration.
Projects funded under this Call for Proposals should:
contribute to the achievement of SDG3 'Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages'
strengthen the functionality, recognition and performance of NECs and NRAs in sub-Saharan African countries to ensure that the clinical trials meet the appropriate standards
contribute towards development of sustainable strategies for both NECs and NRAs.
A proposal/application will only be considered eligible if:
its content corresponds, wholly or in part, to the topic/contest description for which it is submitted
it complies with the eligibility conditions set out below, depending on the type of action:
At least one legal entity established in a European Participating State** or a sub-Saharan African country ***.
In addition, applications must include at least one legal entity hosting NECs or NRAs in sub-Saharan African countries ****.
The requested EDCTP contribution per action shall not exceed 300,000 EUR.
* African Regulatory Centres of Excellence (RCOREs) were mandated by the African Medicines Regulatory Harmonization (AMRH) initiative (NEPAD). There are currently 10 RCOREs throughout Africa: http://www.nepad.org
** Legal entities in the following European countries: Austria, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.
*** Legal entities in the following sub-Saharan African countries are eligible to apply: Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo (Democratic People's Republic), Congo (Republic), Côte d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, São Tomé & Príncipe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
**** This additional condition for participation according to RfP Art. 9.5 is required due to the objective of this Coordination & Support Action. It aims to establish and develop robust national medicines regulatory systems and capacities for ethical review of clinical research on and use of medical interventions in humans. It is in line with the activities called for by the EU legislator (EDCTP2 basic act, Annex II, objective 1c) and contributes to the specific objectives of the EDCTP2 programme which calls, e.g., for cooperation with sub-Saharan Africa on building its capacity for conducting clinical trials in compliance with fundamental ethical principles, relevant legislation and international standards (EDCTP2 basic act, Annex I, objective 2b).
This is a single-stage application procedure. Proposals must be submitted by 22 November 2018 via EDCTPgrants. Evaluation results are expected to be made available by 16 April 2019.
Following an admissibility and eligibility check, grant proposals will be evaluated by experts, on the basis of the award criteria 'excellence', 'impact' and 'quality and efficiency of the implementation' (see Article 15 of the Horizon 2020 Rules for Participation Regulation No 1290/2013). Each criterion is scored between 0 and 5.
For all proposals involving human participants, and/or human tissues, cells or personal data, the evaluation process will include an assessment of ethical issues.
1. Excellence
Fit with the scope and objectives of the EDCTP2 Programme, the EDCTP strategic research agenda and the call topic description
Importance, relevance/pertinence and clarity of the objectives
Soundness of the concept and credibility of the proposed approach/methodology
Clarity, pertinence and importance of the strategic vision
Soundness of the concept
Quality of the proposed coordination and/or support measures.
2. Impact
The extent to which the outputs of the proposed work would contribute, at the European, African and/or International level, to each of the expected impacts listed in the work plan under the relevant topic
Likelihood to result in major advances in the field
Effectiveness of the proposed measures to exploit and disseminate the project results (including management of IPR), and to manage research data where relevant
Sustainability of capacity beyond the end of the grant, where relevant
Contribution to networking, where relevant.
3. Quality and efficiency of the implementation
Quality and effectiveness of the work plan, including extent to which the resources assigned to work packages are in line with their objectives and deliverables
Appropriateness of the management structures and procedures, including risk and innovation management, and how responsibilities for research data quality and sharing, and security will be met
Complementarity of the participants within the consortium, and the extent to which the consortium as whole brings together the necessary expertise
Appropriateness of the allocation of tasks and resources, ensuring that all participants have a valid role and adequate resources in the project to fulfil that role
Feasibility and appropriateness of the methods and project management to achieve the objectives within the timeframe of the grant
Compliance with national and international standards of research, Good Clinical Practice, ethics and safety related issues
Participants have the operational capacity, to carry out the proposed work, based on the competence and experience of the individual participant(s)
Quality of the leadership and a clear and effective governance structure.
The Coordinator has a 'right to reply' to the expert assessments (rebuttal procedure).
The call budget is €4.5 million.
The requested EDCTP contribution per project should not exceed 300,000 EUR. The funding level is 100% of eligible costs.
The Coordinator is required to sign a grant agreement with EDCTP (EDCTP2 mono-beneficiary grant agreement or multi-beneficiary grant agreement) within three months of receipt of the evaluation outcome letter. Where applicable, all participants in the action must sign a consortium agreement prior to grant agreement signature.
Only registered users of EDCTPgrants system can apply for grants and therefore you are advised to register on the system as soon as possible.
Call-specific FAQs (PDF)
Guidance for applicants on preparing full proposals and annex 1 of the grant agreement (PDF)
For questions related to this call for proposals, please contact: Nuraan Fakier at fakier@edctp.org
For questions and issues about EDCTPgrants and the online application submission please contact EDCTP via edctpgrants@edctp.org
EDCTP2 policy on clinical trials registration, publication and data sharing (PDF)
Global Code of Conduct for Research in Resource-Poor Settings (PDF)
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A Russian word, no matter how long it is, can only have one stressed syllable. The stressed syllable in a word is usually longer and is pronounced with more emphasis than the unstressed syllables. It is also important to know that unstressed vowels undergo reduction, i.e. they are pronounced quicker and less clearly.
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The word мама (mama) "Mom" has two 'a'-s, but if you listen carefully, you'll notice that they are not pronounced exactly the same. This happens because the stress falls only on one of them, the first one in this case. So the second 'a' sounds shorter.
Reduction is even more noticeable in vowels that are further away from the stressed syllable. Take, for example, the word карандаш (karandash) "pencil". The third 'a' is stressed, the second 'a' is reduced somewhat, and the first 'a' after 'к' is so reduced that it sounds closer to a 'u' sound similar to how the 'a' in the middle of the word "readable" sounds.
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This is one of the important pronunciation rules: the letter 'o' in an unstressed position tends to be pronounced as 'a'.
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"спасибо" "thank you" is pronounced спа-си-бa (spaseeba) because the stress falls on the 'и' with the unstressed 'o' sounding like 'a'.
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The next most important pronunciation rule is that the letter 'e' in an unstressed position is pronounced closer to 'и'.
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The stress in Russian heavily influences the pronunciation of vowels. If a vowel is stressed, it it pronounced very clearly, if not, it can sometimes be pronounced like a different vowel entirely.
When 'о' is unstressed it is pronounced as 'а'.
When 'е' is unstressed it is pronounced closer to 'и'.
When 'я' is unstressed it is pronounced closer to 'и'.
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There are many words in Russian that came from different languages: French, German, Italian, and, of course, English. Some good examples of these loan words are, музыка (muzyka) "music", культура (kul'tura) "culture" or компьютер (kamp'uter) "computer". Many of these words, known as "international words", sound similar in different languages, especially if they belong to the same language family. Learning words of this kind will help it feel like the language is not that strange and unfamiliar after all and will also help you expand your vocabulary quickly.
The most popular loan words in use at the moment are ones related to modern technologies, such as, gadgets, social networks, and the internet in general. Some Russians don't like the fact that foreign words have become so widely used and argue that new, authentic, Russian words should be invented to replace them. Well, they probably don't realize just how many seemingly authentic Russian words which are in common usage now were actually borrowed from other languages hundreds years ago! Let's familiarize ourselves with some interesting examples.
Апельсин - "Orange"
In the past no one in Russia really knew what an апельсин (apil'sin) "orange" was. Even in Europe people had never even seen them until the 17th century, when merchants from the Netherlands brought them back from trading expeditions in the East and started selling this fruit to their neighbors. When people asked what this weird, new, colorful fruit was, the merchants answered: "Appel sien!", which literally means "Chinese apple". This word was borrowed wholesale by Russians who still use it to describe this most orange of fruits.
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Originally this word came from the English "Vauxhall" which was the name of a manor house named after its owner. This place was famous for the different kinds of entertainment which were held there, such as dance nights, fireworks, or concerts.
The first railway in Russia connected the capital, Saint Petersburg, with the town of Pavlovsk. When this first line was opened in 1837, in order to attract people and encourage them to use this new type of transport, a big hall was built in Pavlovsk where different concerts and performances were held. This hall was named вокзал (vagzal) after the famous English manor house. Even after the hall at Pavlovsk fell into disuse and was knocked down, the train station kept the hall's name and other newly built train stations inherited it afterwards.
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Or is this tax somehow supposed to be applied to fauxtree sellers "as well"?
"Sitting back to watch the fir fly..."
Good point. There is almost certainly no tax on the artificial trees.
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Discussion in 'UK Wine Forum' started by Chris Smith, Nov 3, 2018.
Marking one of Ramon Cabrera's occasional appearances in London. Well done to Ian for setting up, the restaurant for a gorgeous meal featuring I think the best wellington I have had (venison in this case). Thanks to all attendees for some lovely wines and especially Richard for sharing his N Rhone knowledge. An educational, as well as hedonistic, night for me.
Hermitage, Greal, Sorrel 1998: Tiny bit of brett (very acceptable). Much more complex and interesting than the straight Hermitage, really several notches up. Luxurious, but still more reserved than the Jamet. More fragrant. Needs more time but oozes class. 6+/7 and turned out to be the group's clear favourite.
Hermitage, La Chapelle, Jaboulet-Aine 1966: Still quite dark. Strong, open, coffee/spice nose, easy delivery, fully resolved but nowhere near over the top. Touch of iron filings. Opens further, density of flavour gets more intense. This is a great mature La Chapelle in the style of the 1988. 7-/7 and the group's second favourite (just - the peleton behind the Greal was closely bunched).
Hermitage, Chapoutier, 1967 London bottled by BBR: Much lighter colour and light nose too but delicate and charming. Would struggle to identify this (whereas the La Chap is very much of its place) but it's a delicious, mature, light bodied wine. 6/7. Group's third favourite.
Cornas, Chaillots, Allemand 1999: Similar, odd, chlorine-y nose, something plant-foody about it. And with some inner tube. Am I selling it? Lots of complexity but gangly. Awkward. Big, big tannin. Group thinks young but this would be a serious ugly duckling to swan transformation if it came together. 4-/7 ?
Cornas, Noel Verset 2000: All sorts of things wrong with this and not served. Those with more experience than me reported serious variability with Verset which keeps my cash even more firmly in my pocket.
Andrew Stevenson, Will Taylor, Ian Hampsted and 12 others like this.
How were these wines served, Chris? That is, were they decanted, and if so, when?
Claude - they were double-decanted at the restaurant and then served.
A very impressive line-up!! Puts my Clusel Roch 2005 for tonight to shame!!!
This was a superb dinner organized by Mr. Amstad of this parish, with the food matched really well to the wines, and served downstairs at Noizé in what was almost like a private room. The wine service from Mathieu Germond was excellent and the food was very good too, especially the Venison Wellington. We were the perfect number for pour-sizes and the company and conversation were excellent. It was great to be able to sit next to Nicos and to share in his passion for these wines.
What a privilege to be able to drink this lovely old La Chapelle. Very much in the house style and also like a more evolved version of the delicious 1988. The nose has a deep register of black olive, espresso coffee, plums and baking spices. It is long and decadent on the palate with smoky, tertiary, syrah flavours. It still has energy, although there is some attenuation at the finish. Holds up well in the glass. Good acidity too. **** now and probably ***** at its peak. The wine was in super condition for fifty-two years of age.
Nicos Neocleous, Will Taylor, Alino Punzalan and 8 others like this.
This is the right wine, in the right place, at the right time.
Which is the very essence of the great wine experience.
Nicos Neocleous, Fintan Kerr, Alex Jagger and 1 other person like this.
Ramon is a a friend of mine from NYC and we were part of the same group doing offlines in Manhattan when I lived there. When I go there he helps organise an offline for me and when he comes here I reciprocate.
He last came three years ago where we did a 70s Pessac/Medoc theme.
I didn't advertise this because I invited back the same people as met him before plus Richard given his knowledge on the Rhône.
Thanks to Chris and Richard for your excellent notes. And thanks to Mathieu and Noize for a brilliantly conceived menu and service. Noize really is delivering, and so good to have a restaurant like this winthin a three mile radius of N1.
On to the wines. How shall I score these? I think the alphabet.
Simply gorgeous resolved mature Hermitage magic out of the blocks, more tertiary ... but then it began to fade. A to start falling to a B+. It was however my second favourite wine.
Nicos Neocleous, Will Taylor, Alino Punzalan and 2 others like this.
Brilliant. Sounds like a wonderful evening. Thank you for sharing the notes.
It was great to be able to sit next to Nicos and to share in his passion for these wines.
Thank you Richard. It was a true pleasure for me to sit next to you all evening and talk about wine and life. Your passion for N.Rhone wines and life is truly admirable, and thank you for sharing. I have some N.Rhone gems that we should meet up and try.
I think it's time for me to chime in with my thoughts on what was a very enjoyable evening of good company, tasty dishes and special wines.
Ian, thank you for organising this event and keeping it going through the evening. To be sitting next to Ian as the 'Amstad WOTN Score Card' unfolded was an additional bonus.
Catching up with old wine friends is always pleasurable, and this particular evening was no exception. It was my first time meeting Alino in the flesh, and it was enjoyable to exchange views throughout the evening. Our special guest star Ramon was also a worthy addition to our rectangular dining table.
Noize yet again performed well, with well executed tasty dishes and excellent service.
Very good young champagne. Lime filled mouthfeel, I would age these for at least another 5+ years.
I like to drink Condrieu as young as possible, more than any other white wine. This bottle was enjoyable and held a certain minty freshness.
An enjoyable medium bodied Cote-Rotie. A tasty entry to this flight.
I love a good Jamet and this was my second favourite wine of the night. Black olive tapenade on the nose, sweet/savoury mouthfeel, gorgeous concentration. Are a lot of the 1998 Cote-Roties, Cornas and Hermitages drinking really well at the moment?
I found less brett than others and enjoyed its 'middle lane of the motorway cruising' around my tastebuds to be positive. Really educational to try it next to its bolder and more complex brother next.
Brilliant black fruit nose, silky mouthfeel. A savoury brilliance on its own and paired well with the dishes. My wine of the night and the overall WOTN.
My sincere thanks to the player who brought this along. I do love a good La Chapelle! Opaque plum red. This wine flew out of the starting blocks like a 100m sprinter, with espresso coffee (thanks Richard) on the nose. Velvet smooth palate that went on and on...for about 30 minutes then gently began to fade. When I noticed some dryness on the mouthfeel , I drank up my glass. A treat to try this rare gem.
After a swift call with Ian less than 2 hours before the event, I decide to bring this along to reinforce the flight and as a foil to the 1972 BBR Hermitage. Coincidentally, I had drank my last bottles of the 1972 and 1983 BBR Hermitage a few weeks earlier. At that dinner, the nose on the 1972 was excellent, but the palate as weak. The 1983 had a weak nose and a brilliant palate, so I suggested that blending both would make a super Hermitage! This 1967 had a good fill level and solid provenance. It opened its batting account well and simply improved over the evening. There was no hint of oxidation or weakness at any stage and was a testament to both the old vine grapes, the winemaking and the storage.
A treat to try again and it was a worthy part of the flight. It gave me pleasure to drink it. However, this particular bottle suffered by comparison to the other two bottles of the flight.
I certainly drank my pour of this wine with some pleasure, but it felt unstructured to me.
I liked this more than the 1994. However, I would buy at the prevailing prices.
I enjoyed this Verset Cornas and thanks to Ian for bringing it along. I thought it was a good but not great 1995. It was one of our discussion points of the evening. I believe that, although the highs of Verset Cornas can be spine chillingly good, there is huge variability which is not often talked about or even mentioned. I bought 12 bottles of this wine on release and drank every single bottle over a 15 year period. My wine drinking experiences ranged from it tasting like an ordinary Cotes du Rhone (sadly my last bottle and one of the worst disappoints of my wine life) to a wine that made me and the person I was sharing this with enthusiastically proclaim that this nectar of the Gods had touched our very souls.
Ken Oliver, Chiu Lin, Ian Hampsted and 2 others like this.
Thank you to Mathieu and the team at Noizé. Brilliant service and a wonderful set of dishes paired superbly with the wines. I didn't manage to get shots of all of the dishes as the wines and food occupied all of the attention.
Many interesting notes above and what a pleasure to imbibe so many fascinating wines from The Northern Rhône region.
Just to add my thanks and a few small comments from the night!
It looks like there were a few of us that truly enjoyed the Champagne, one wonders if the cocktails clouded the judgment and the excitement of the wait of the still wines dampening. The nose and palate of the Comte were fresh, citrusy and the bubbles respectably beading. I agree with Nicos the wine will certainly benefit from age to gain those brioche notes, I think it is a spritely aperitif and drinking respectably well now.
I'd never turn up my nose for a chance to drink Vernay's Vernon, and the golden robe was as alluring as always: the pears, light scent, dried fruits and viscosity, made for an elegant/quietly powerful sup. Vernay is a good producer and its a marvel what they can do with Viognier outside the ' super climat ' of Ch. Grillet. Clearly, both Vernay and let's not forget Clusel Roch working the South Eastern terraces with a nice dollop of fine granite and schist under foot, gives them a tad more interest than the weighty, aromatic and floral wines that is typically Viognier.
I picked up Gerin's La Landonne over a decade ago. I recall being convinced by JLL - their beauty lies in their simplicity of this vintage, with a top rating handed to Gerin's La Landonne - acidity in abundance and little oak required as it evolves gracefully. A fine representation of Northern Rhone nose and spice flavours. Tonight this was showing more backbone (acidity) and had more direct appeal with frank flavours than more subtle versions from bottles I've previously enjoyed .
I wonder why everyone is surprised to smell and drink a wine that is quintessentially Northern Rhone and the signature obviously Jamet. The 1998 Jamet was that wine. It was the Campbell Tomato Soup. The quintessentially commercial advertisement - 'Does exactly what it says on the tin'. If it didn't have aromas of smoke, game and 'gras' then there would be an issue. It was a wonderful product of the Jamet estate. Great bouquet, solid nose of gras, an elegance that broadens on the palate with great length. As a Rhone fan, I was enamoured.
The Hermitage next to the Cote Rotie allowed, in my opinion, to show the beauty of assemblage (Syrah and a dollop of Viognier) and what is great about Rhone's single varietal. The latter never tiring on the palate and showing elegance, the former diverse and elegant.
The bouquet started closed, as often the case in these more complex years ('01, '95, '83) , perhaps not on par with the serious structure as in '99, Sorrel topped up '98 Greal with some 'cru' Greffieux providing a touch of roundness we come to know and love in Chave. There were plenty of secondary notes, game, black fruits and an assured ensemble on the palate.
The 1966 La Chapelle was stunningly vibrant, rich with a viscous texture. The nose was indeed alluring, plum compote and yet, I found myself enjoying the vibrancy in the glass without a true sense of place. Could I tell this was a Rhone if served blind, well it didnt matter on the night, but the answer is no.
In contrast, the 1967, which had a sense of place mid-France, not the most assured on the nose but wafts of syrah pepper and game made it a compelling rendition. The 1972 was clearly tired by comparison and the savoury notes slightly overwhelming.
I'll be the first to admit I am biased towards older Cornas. I thought the order and placement of the Cornas at the sitting ( saved for the last flight) was apt. They are mammoth wines. Noel Verset is the epitome of mastery in the region and it showed. He outshone both Allemand's Reynard and Chaillot climats. Bold fruits, backbone and fine tannins outclassed the more chunky, chewiness of the latter.
Again, a pleasure and privilege to enjoy a fine display of Northern Rhône wines.
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'98 Rene Rostaing La Landonne is drinking really well now, not far behind '98 Jamet. I had the two back to back over two days about 2 months ago.
1998 is my go to vintage in the Northern Rhone at the moment. Most that I've had recently are in a lovely place and it's a lovely vintage.
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She's serious and silly. But I think she's more serious than she is silly. Chela is a personality that I grew up barely knowing even though her family lived about 5 minutes from my house. In fact I only really got to know her after she married Moses. Here is a good example of beauty being more than a surface attribute. Considerate and friendly with a kind heart that I see reflected in her helpful attitude with those around her. She's a doll, but not ornamental. If you need something done, Chela's one see it accomplished.


Without Yellowtint when this phone overheat, likes xperia S?
Anonymous, 04 Jun 2012Good phone worth it...:)Not a good phone, not worth it. 8GB with no SD card is too small. And 512MB RAM is barely enough. Sony Ericsson knew how to make good phones (I own Xperia Arc S), but Sony doesn't. Only Sony phone with a potential is Sony Xperia Acro S.
BinKo, 28 May 2012No memory card, only 4Gb user available memory, less than average camera and video...Here in T... moreyou're the one whos crazy then if youre gonna buy this for an 11 year old girl just because of the pink bottom cap!!
This is a mind blowing mobile....only drawback is,dont have expandable memory.
i bought yesterday xperia u 12,590 pesos at sm north cyberzone. so far it works good i never experienced lag, the sound is superb especially when it is connected to my computer speakers, clear videos (downloads), responsive touch screen. i have no idea why other people say that they cant hear its ringtone??? coz i can hear mine!!! downside: doesnt have memory card slot, battery is weak (i have to recharge the phone evry 2 days). if you are into tons of mp3s, app games and movies buy the higher xperia model coz this phone has only 4gb internal memory. p.s. at the back of the phone remove the plastic cover on its camera to get a better picture. i have read a lot of complains that they get unwanted color or white balance on their pictures. overall i'm satisfied and happy on my xperia u.
all d sites hav reviewed xperia u xcpt gsmarena !!!!
AnonD-55383, 03 Jun 2012are u all dumb? does it say that it is a music phone anywhere? is it part of the walkman serie... moreno i am not dumb, i think you are. people are complaining that they cant hear the ringtone when they get calls. now thats something to worry bout. u didnt read the comments on sony mobile support, did u.
further more every sony mobile i owned had good quality loudspeaker so my expectations are high.
If your thinking of buying an Android device thats not too pricey but offers good build quality and high-end specifications at half the price then get the Xperia U!
Its fast, wont have a problem having every recent HD/HQ game thrown at it, excellent PPI and screen resolution, slim and appealing design. What more can you ask for from a phone that quite easily competes with the big-timers at the top of the spec table.
Only niggle? The screen is too thin! Cant help to think everything I do is dwarfed by the small screen size and gets annoying when your stuck right it on your fave games.
Apart from that, who needs the seven wonders of the world that Samsung promises from its 'godly' Galaxy range when I can have simular components and build quality at a fraction of the media hype / price!
9.8/10. Dont mock until you've held it in your hand!
im using this phone for the whole day, installed a lot of application, playing games while running different apps, so far i dont have any problem in it. the battery of it will not last for the reason, that if you keep using it guys it will drain your batt. try not to use the phone just for sending sms only..
comment no HDMI. but its okey.. im satisfied.
AnonD-57381, 03 Jun 2012FRIENDS PLEASE ANSWER ME.............. Those who have bought xperia u, i really need your hel... moreI just bought Xperia U, it is really Good, only one thing I worry about is the memory, for the loud speaker, it is really fine and everything else is ok. for the bettery it is ok, but for a dual core it is really good. really waiting for ICS.
AnonD-57381, 03 Jun 2012FRIENDS PLEASE ANSWER ME.............. Those who have bought xperia u, i really need your hel... moreare u all dumb? does it say that it is a music phone anywhere? is it part of the walkman series?
the speaker are ok. they arnt the loudest, but they do go loud enough. if u want a phone with loud speakers go buy a walkman phone. this phone wasnt meant to be a loudspeaker. i know it is a bit softer then u would want but it still is fine.
Those who have bought xperia u, i really need your help. Some people are complaining that the loudspeaker in xperia u is very bad. i will be buying this phone so can you people tell me is it true. i like listening music on loudspeaker when i am on the go.further what is xloud?
ZorK, 02 Jun 2012The coming Xperia Go has lower specs with only 480x320 screen. Same 8 Gb memory as U, but has ... moreI buy this phone before 3 days.
Phone is a awesome but internal memory is 4GB.
AnonD-55262, 03 Jun 2012See my reply below, this is normal where RAM is shared between system and hardware devices.Yes I noticed it my friend. My question is, "Is there a way to increase the RAM for my mobile?"
Total of 8989 user reviews and opinions for Sony Xperia U.


Amazon won't start hiring for its New York headquarters until 2019, but investors are already throwing down major cash on real estate in its soon-to-be neighborhood, Long Island City.
The waterfront Queens locale was announced last month as one of two future Amazon headquarters sites, along with Crystal City, Va., drawing to a close a yearlong competition that saw cities around the U.S. and Canada vying to curry favor with the e-commerce giant.
Now, as many critics of the project predicted, it seems clear the company will bring rising housing costs with it. Numerous Long Island City-based brokerages have said that the announcement turned the neighborhood from a buyer's market into a seller's market virtually overnight. Brokerage Modern Spaces says it saw a 500 percent increase in condo sales traffic in the two weeks following the announcement. It also experienced a record week, selling 200 units for a total of around $190 million. Now, with the market as hot as it is, several developers the company works with have been able to hike their prices.
Many of the prospective owners are investors who are looking to get in on the market before Amazon brings 25,000 corporate jobs to the area, a move that will no doubt speed along the redevelopment of the formerly industrial neighborhood. Even after the initial, unconfirmed rumors circulated about Amazon's dual HQ2 choices, search traffic spiked for real estate listings nearby: The property site StreetEasy said it saw a 283 percent increase in searches between Nov. 5 and 7 from the same three days the prior week, and a more than 500 percent rise in the three days after Amazon confirmed the news.
While brokers and property owners are naturally happy to see business booming (particularly as the market has softened in many parts of Manhattan and Brooklyn), not every local resident is thrilled: Many have protested the nearly $3 billion in tax incentives Amazon stands to receive in New York, and City Council lawmakers plan to scrutinize the deal in a series of hearings this month.


Quarterly published in print and online 'Inventi Rapid/Impact: Gene Medicines' publishes high quality unpublished as well as high impact pre-published research and reviews catering to the needs of researchers and professionals. This journal focuses on the science of gene transfer and its applications in gene and cell therapy. The areas included are – vector design, delivery and targeting, gene expression and regulation, preclinical studies, developmental aspects and clinical trials.


In one of the websites I visited, the writer mentioned a photocopy of professional tax receipts (PTR) from the local municipality as one of the requirements for registration as freelancer. Did you also pay your PTR at the municipal's office prior to registration with BIR? If you did, how much did it cost? What does the municipal office require for me to pay PTR?
Thank you for that question. Though, I am classified under the professional income earner category, I did not secure nor pay for a PTR. Securing or paying for a PTR is a must for professionals whose discipline requires them to be licensed prior to practicing their profession (e.g., teachers, nurses, doctors, CPAs, lawyers, and the like). These professionals are board passers whose names we normally find listed on daily broadsheets after completion of a board or bar exam.


Veeram is all set to roll out the first ever BRICS Film Festival, actor Kunal Kapoor and director Jayaraj Nair are excited to present their film as the opening night film. The festival will be held at Siri Fort, New Delhi from September 2nd to 6th 2016.
A spectacular, larger than life magnum opus period drama set in the 13th century Kerala, Veeram resuscitates the real life character made famous through folklore literature and songs. Sharing broad similarities with the rise and fall of Macbeth, the film spans the journey of Chandu (Kunal), a Kalaripayattu warrior who meets a tragic end as an outcome of betrayal.
Veeram will be releasing pan India later this year and has been shot in three different languages – Hindi, English and Malayalam with plans to further dub it in Tamil and Telugu.


The nature of an educational institution requires an open environment. While this openness is an integral part of the educational experience, individuals with criminal intent do sometimes take advantage of this openness. Members of the campus community are, therefore, strongly encouraged to immediately report all incidents of crime or suspicious activity, missing or stolen items, personal injuries, damage to College property, vandalism, disorderly conduct or other such activities to the College Sheriff's Department. Reports may be made in person or by calling the Department anytime of the day or night.


Jupiter in 2nd house can make the native a singer, poet or a judge as well. These people have to work very hard to provide for their family.
Their income is uncertain most of the times. They also do not have much wealth unless Jupiter is in own sign here.
Jupiter over here makes a person intelligent and capable. They like to lead a very comfortable life and have a taste for fine things.
However, sometimes they indulge too much into materialistic comforts of life if Venus is in conjunction or aspects this house. These people have a strong image of themselves and succeed in life.
When in own sign, Jupiter here has a magnificent effect on people. This position of Jupiter can make the native achieve a lot of fortune with less effort.
The placement here is absolutely good and effective. It makes the life of a person very easy.
People with Jupiter in this house are not much attracted to worldly pleasures even though they possess most of them when Jupiter is in own sign.
These natives believe in simple living and high thinking and personally possess only the stuff with is worthy enough.
This position of Jupiter makes the native involved in social and charitable functions.
They have a habit of donating to the poor people and volunteer to participate in such activities. This quality makes them well respected by other people.
Jupiter when placed in own sign, blesses the native with sharp mind skills when comes to making money.
They do not face many difficulties in their way. They get a lot of materialistic pleasures and lead a comfortable life. These people also earn wealth from different channels.
Jupiter in 2nd house blesses the native with wisdom. They speak very well and have a gift of words.
Due to these qualities, they often receive admiration and respect from other people. If aspected by a malefic planet, then there is lack of wisdom and the native has a harsh speech.


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WeWork has acquired support services startup Managed by Q as part of its attempt to take over the office. The company refused to disclose the financial terms of the agreement.
Managed by Q, based in New York, connects offices with IT managers, receptionists, inventory management, repair services, and cleaning staff. The company was recently valued at $ 249 million, according to Pitchbook data.
Inside of WeWork, Managed by Q, helps office rental and management company to coordinate services for its clients. These days, WeWork does more than just offer hot desktops for flatbed startups. It has grown into something much larger, providing office space for giant companies such as Microsoft and Sprint, and designing and renovating spaces for a wide range of customers. WeWork has already built a robust property department for the rental of new properties and a technology team that helps customers with the daily operation of their rooms. While WeWork already manages office management, cleaning and maintenance, Managed by Q will provide the company with a clear workforce and more efficiency.
Managed by Q raised $ 25 million in funding in January.


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Top tour operators 'discover' Northern Ireland!
30 UK inbound tour operators attend a Discover Northern Ireland workshop
Some 30 top international tour operators are attending a 'Discover Northern Ireland' workshop today. Organised by UKinbound (the trade association for UK inbound tour operators), and supported by Tourism Ireland, the workshop is taking place in Galgorm Resort & Spa, near Ballymena.
The visiting tour operators are responsible for putting in place the arrangements for holidaymakers to GB and the island of Ireland from all over the world, so the aim of their visit – organised in conjunction with Tourism NI – is to help grow our share of the huge, worldwide tourism market, with a particular focus on increasing business from new and emerging tourism markets such as China.
At the workshop, local tourism companies will meet, and do business with, the tour operators – to encourage them to extend their Northern Ireland offering, or to include Northern Ireland for the first time, in their programmes. During their time here, the tour operators are also taking part in a familiarisation visit – taking in the Causeway Coastal Route and Belfast.
David Boyce, Tourism Ireland's Deputy Head of Great Britain, said: "We are delighted that these influential tour operators have taken the time to come to Northern Ireland, to meet with our tourism industry partners and to experience for themselves what a great destination this is. The majority of our overseas visitors come from the core markets of GB, North America and Mainland Europe, and while this will continue, it is important that we expand our focus beyond these markets and look to the long-term opportunities presented by 'new' tourism markets, which we believe will play an increasing role in the future of the travel and tourism industry. It is therefore crucial that influential operators working in these markets get to experience Northern Ireland, and the high standard of our tourism offering, at first-hand."
UK inbound tour operators with Breige Coward, Tourism Ireland (front, right); Willie Lougheed and Dawn Hewitt, both Tourism NI (second row, right); and Deirdre Wells, CEO of UKinbound (front, left), at Galgorm Resort & Spa, near Ballymena.
Tourism Ireland is the organisation responsible for promoting Northern Ireland and the island of Ireland overseas as a leading holiday destination.
Tourism is responsible for in excess of 5.2% of GDP in Northern Ireland and supports approximately 43,000 jobs.
In 2015, we welcomed about 1.9 million overseas visitors to Northern Ireland, delivering revenue of about £454 million.
Tourism Ireland's international website is www.Ireland.com, available in ten different language versions for over 30 individual markets around the world. In 2015, Ireland.com attracted about 16.6 million visitors.
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Tourism Ireland's online film highlights some varied and unusual places to stay on the island of Ireland


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WRC: Sordo takes the lead on a drama-packed day on Rally Italia
It is a tight battle for the laurels on Rally Italia Sardegna after the first full day, with Hyundai's Dani Sordo on top, ahead of M-Sport's Teemu Suninen and Toyota's Ott Tänak.
The leading trio covered by only 11.2 seconds. During the afternoon, temperatures remained high, but the sky was overcast and it was quite windy as well on the Mediterranean island.
There was plenty of drama, with early afternoon leader Jari-Matti Latvala rolling his Toyota on the first stage after the midday service, after cutting a hairpin bend. He managed to put the car onto its wheels but limped to the end of the stage with a broken windscreen and lost more than eight minutes. Certainly exhausted after such intense efforts in the dazzling heat, the Finn went off again on the final stage.
This delivered an intense fight for the lead, with Tänak and Sordo matching each other on pace. However, thanks to his better road position, further down the order, Sordo was able to pull clear, ending the day 10.8 seconds ahead of M-Sport Ford driver Suninen, in the runner-up spot.
Tänak finished Friday only 0.4 seconds behind Suninen, in third, having suffered with dirty roads.
Suninen set the fastest stage time in SS6, while the following stage was cancelled because of a medical emergency for a spectator in the stage. The competitive action resumed for the final two stages, which were won by the Hyundai duo of Sordo and Andreas Mikkelsen respectively.
This helped to secure fourth overnight for Mikkelsen, just a tenth of second ahead of M-Sport driver Elfyn Evans, who had a clean run.
Toyota's Kris Meeke is in sixth position in spite of his lack of experience after missing Sardinia last year. He heads Hyundai's Thierry Neuville, who lost time after going off and damaging his car - the result of a misunderstanding with pace-notes.
Esapekka Lappi is in eighth for Citroën, after a frustrating day during which the Finn was affected by a sensor issue in the afternoon. He ends Friday ahead of Juho Hanninen, who classifies ninth on his Toyota return.
Rounding off the top 10 is FIA WRC 2 leader Pierre-Louis Loubet, in his Škoda Fabia R5.
In the FIA WRC 2 class, Rally Portugal winner Kalle Rovenperä leads the field, ahead of his Škoda team-mate Jan Kopecky and Citroën's Mads Østberg.
FIA WRC 2 leader Loubet holds a comfortable 22.2 second advantage over Nikolay Gryazin, with Takamoto Katsuta 58.4 seconds behind the French.
Dennis Radstrom claims the lead in the FIA Junior WRC. Tom Kristensson is second and Nil Solans third at the end of the first full day of action.
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World Travel Guide > Guides > Europe > Malta
Introducing Malta
About Malta
Images of Malta
Travel to Malta
the IDs1512Malta International Airport
1717Sliema beaches
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5497Valletta
Places in Malta
Malta International Airport
Sliema beaches
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Malta Visa and Passport Requirements
Passport required
Return ticket required
Visa Required
EU See below No No
USA Yes Yes No
Canadian Yes Yes No
Australian Yes Yes No
British Yes Yes No
EU nationals: You are not required to show a passport or national ID card when entering Malta. However, transport providers like airlines, train operators and ferry companies will require you to show your passport or ID card to prove your identity.
Non-EU nationals: To enter Malta, you must have a valid passport issued within the past ten years and with at least six months left is required, along with a return ticket and sufficient funds for the length of stay.
Malta is a Schengen country, but beware that EU members such as Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Ireland and Romania are not part of the Schengen area, so a passport or ID card is required if travelling to/from these countries.
EU nationals: You don't need a visa for Malta if the stay is less than 90 days. Those who plan to stay longer, please see the section Temporary Residence below.
Non-EU nationals mentioned in the chart above: Americans, Australians, British and Canadians can travel to Malta, and any other Schengen countries, without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. This applies if you travel as a tourist, to visit family or friends, to attend business meetings, cultural or sports events. For other purposes, you need to check with the embassy, high commission or consulate of Malta in your home country on what type of visa and/or work permit you may need.
The complete list of countries and territories whose nationals can visit Malta and any other Schengen countries for up to 90 days in a 180-day period are as follows: Albania, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominica, El Salvador, Georgia, Grenada, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Kiribati, Macao, Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Montenegro, New Zealand, Nicaragua, North Macedonia, Palau, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Korea, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America, Uruguay, Vanuatu, Venezuela.
* For Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia and Ukraine citizens: visa exemption only applies to holders of biometric passports.
* For Taiwanese: visa exemption only applies to holders of passports issued by Taiwan which include an identity card number.
* Nationals from micro-states within an EU country (Andorra, Monaco, San Marino and Vatican City) are also exempted.
For nationals from countries not listed here, please contact the nearest embassy to check the visa requirements for Malta.
Visa Note
For more information about Schengen visas, follow the link to the article A guide to Schengen visas.
By the end of 2022, all visitors who currently do not need a visa to visit the Schengen countries will need to apply for ETIAS travel authorisation. For more information, follow the link to the article Applying for ETIAS.
Types and Cost
Schengen visa €80 for those who are above 12 years old, €40 for children aged six to 12, and free for children below six.
Nationals from Armenia, Azerbaijan and Russia pay €35.
In addition, the visa fee is waived for the following applicants:
• School pupils, students, postgraduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake stays for the purpose of study or educational training.
• Researchers from third countries travelling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research.
• Representatives of non-profit organisations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organised by non-profit organisations.
• Family members of EU/EEA (European Economic Area) citizens, falling under Directive 2004/38.
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Citizens of some countries need an airport transit visa when transiting through international parts of any airports within the Schengen countries, whereas citizens of certain countries are only required a transit visa for some of the Schengen countries. If you are not from a Schengen visa exempt country, please check with a consulate of Malta near you.
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Contact the embassy, high commission or consulate.
Schengen Visas
Malta is a Schengen country, so the Schengen visa scheme applies.
EU nationals: Will a residence permit in Malta for more than 90 days, provided that you have sufficient financial resources to support yourself and your family members (if applicable) without relying on public funds, among other conditions.
Non-EU nationals: Will need a visa to stay in Malta for more than 90 days.
Schengen visa applications usually take 15 calendar days, but sometimes up to 45 days. Be mindful of the national holidays in Malta as they may affect the processing time. It is recommended to submit applications at least four weeks prior to departure.
Sufficient Funds
Schengen visa applicants must be able to provide proof of funds to cover their stay.
Schengen visa holders with a visa valid for less than 90 days can only extend their visas in exceptional circumstances, such as force majeure or for humanitarian reasons.
Entry with pets
If you and your pet are from an EU country:
• An ISO identification with a 15-digit microchip, or clearly readable tattoo.
• The animal must be identified before the rabies vaccination. A rabies vaccine at 12 weeks of age. Also, 21 days have to pass from the date of the rabies vaccination.
• A valid EU passport.
• Dogs must have tapeworm treatment between 24 to 120 hours prior to entering Malta. But dogs moving directly between Norway, Finland, Ireland, or the United Kingdom to Malta are exempted from the treatment against the tapeworm Echinococcus multilocularis.
• Submit an online notification to nldmalta.gov.mt/MaltaPetArrivals.
If you and your pet are from a country outside of the EU:
• The animal must be identified before the rabies vaccination. A rabies vaccine at 12 weeks of age - it will also need a blood test if you are travelling from an 'unlisted country' listed below. The test must be carried out on a sample collected by an authorised veterinarian at least 30 days after the date of vaccination and not less than three months before the date of movement, the test must measure a level of neutralising antibody to rabies virus in serum equal to or greater than 0,5 IU/ml, the test must be performed in an approved laboratory.
• An Official Health Certificate issued by the country of departure either 'listed' or 'unlisted country'.
• Dogs must have tapeworm treatment between 24 to 120 hours prior to entering Malta.
• Submit an online notification to https://nldmalta.gov.mt/MaltaPetArrivals.
The listed countries are Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, Ascension Island, Australia, Bahrain, Barbados, Belarus, Bermuda, BES Islands (Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba), Bosnia-Herzegovina, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, Curaçao, Falkland Islands, Fiji, French Polynesia, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico, Montserrat, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Russian Federation, Saint Maarten, Singapore, St Helena, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Pierre and Miquelon, St Vincent and The Grenadines, Taiwan, The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Trinidad and Tobago, United Arab Emirates, USA (includes American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands), Vanuatu, Wallis and Futuna.
Unlisted countries refer to countries not mentioned in the list above.
Our visa and passport information is updated regularly and is correct at the time of publishing,
We strongly recommend that you verify critical information unique to your trip with the relevant embassy before travel.
Embassies and tourist offices
British High Commission in Malta
Website: https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-high-commission-malta
Address: Ta' Xbiex, Whitehall Mansions, Ta' Xbiex Seafront, Valletta, XBX 1026,
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 0900-1300
Malta High Commission in the UK
Telephone: (020) 7292 4800.
Website: http://www.foreign.gov.mt
Address: 36-38 Piccadilly, Malta House, London, W1J OLE,
Mon-Fri 0930-1230 and 1430-1600.
Embassy of Malta in the USA
Telephone: (202) 462 3611.
Address: , 2017 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008,
Mon-Fri 0900-1700.


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Vox Lux is a soundtrack to the 2018 film of the same name, released by Columbia Records on December 14, 2018.

The album features a score by Scott Walker and original songs by Sia and producer Greg Kurstin.

Track listing
Track listing adapted from Consequence of Sound. Credits adapted from Spotify.

References

2018 soundtrack albums
Columbia Records soundtracks
Drama film soundtracks

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Kagoshima City View Bus
The best way to get around the city's sights
Peter Sidell Feb 23, 2014 - 3 min read
Kagoshima may not be that big a city, but it certainly has plenty to see, especially if you're interested in Japanese history around the time of the Meiji Restoration. A convenient, good value way to get around between the various sights is the City View Bus, a dedicated service with stops at or near most of the city's main attractions.
There are two daytime routes, both starting at Kagoshima Chuo station and looping out to Sengan-En Garden then back via the downtown Tenmonkan district, with regular stops along the way. Depending on the route you'll be in either a retro, tram-style bus, or a more cutesy one with an ocean and dolphin theme; both have displays inside giving information in languages including Japanese, English, Chinese and Korean.
The 'Shiroyama-Iso' route takes in more of the city's historical sights, especially those related to General Takamori Saigo, including the cave from which he made his last stand and an imposing statue of him at the corner of Kagoshima's 'Street of History and Culture'. It also stops at the Museum of the Meiji Restoration, the city's aquarium and the nearby Dolphin Port, and the Shiroyama hilltop observatory, with its commanding view over the city and across the bay to Sakurajima volcano.
The 'Waterfront' route stops at many of the same places, but follows a more leisurely route, with an extra stop at Gionnosu Park and a quick side trip to the Saigo Nanshu cemetery and memorial museum. There's also a seasonal 'Night View' bus running in the evenings, which scoots quickly around the city center before climbing Shiroyama for the view of the city's lights.
It costs just ¥180 for a single trip, or ¥600 for a day pass that covers all three routes, with a 50% discount for children under 13. The Shiroyama-Iso route runs every 30 minutes from 9:00am, the Waterfront route every 75 minutes from 8:40am, both with a final departure around 5:20pm.
If you don't have your own transportation it's by far the best way to get out to Sengan-En, and if you just have a short time in the city, it's a great way to save time traveling between the sights. Every city should have a City View Bus!
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Goon: Last of the Enforcers
Marvel perversely decided to make Captain America a fascist double-agent and Warner Brothers will probably turn Superman evil in the Justice League movie everyone is dreading, but Doug "the Thug" Glatt is the same likable lug he always was. He is the nicest guy, but the only talent he ever had was for fighting. Yet, Glatt was able to use his gifts for good rather than evil in hockey's minor leagues. He still has a passion for the game, but his aging body is not so reliable in Jay Baruchel's Goon: Last of the Enforcers (trailer here), which opens this Friday in New York.
After several playoff-less years with your Halifax Highlanders, Glatt is finally rewarded with the captain's "C." Unfortunately, he will not have long to enjoy it. Glatt will be hospitalized by the mentally unstable Anders Cain, who could be a huge star if he could just control his temper. He also happens to be the son of the Highlanders' new owner, former NHL all-everything Hyrum Cain. Since his enforcer has been forced to accept retirement, Cain brings in his son to replace Glatt's muscle. Not surprisingly, Glatt's teammates bitterly resent his presence.
It doesn't sit well with Glatt either. Despite his promising his wife Eva he will settle down and plug away at his office job, Glatt yearns to return to hockey. Just like in Rocky III, Glatt's old nemesis Ross "The Boss" Rhea steps up to train him for his big comeback. Rhea likes to think he can still throw down, but he has been reduced to scuffling in a hockey-themed club fighting showcase. Glatt has better options available than the battle royale on ice, but his loyalties to his wife and his team pull him in diametrically opposite directions.
The original Goon was the little movie that came out of nowhere to hold its own with beloved sports comedies like Slap Shot, Bad News Bears, and Kingpin. Sure, it had its share of rude humor and bruising hockey fighting, but Glatt always had a good heart and absolutely no cynicism whatsoever. Baruchel, who co-wrote and co-starred in the original clearly understood his appeal and wisely keeps Doug the Thug's persona honest and guileless.
In fact, the follow-up is rather clever, in that it recognizes the similar potential pitfalls that face both film sequels and sports comebacks. As Glatt labors to overcome injuries and setbacks, Baruchel wrestles with sports movie clichés, but they both have the same solution: let Glatt be Glatt. Indeed, what makes the film surprisingly compelling a second time around is the ways he must struggle to balance his faithfulness to both his family and his team.
Forget Stiffler. Doug Glatt is the role that will define Seann William Scott. It is easy to get distracted by the flying fists, but his portrayal of the socially awkward Glatt is quite sensitive and complex. He is simply a great movie underdog. Even though she gets less screen-time in Enforcers, Scott still maintains his down-to-earth comedic and romantic chemistry with Alison Pill's Eva.
However, the big surprise is Wyatt Russell as the volatile Anders Cain. Russell is a former professional hockey player and the son of Kurt Russell, so he could maybe relate to the troubled Cain in more than one way. He is certainly brutish, but he also humanizes Cain, conveying his persistent father issues and acute need for approval. In an added bonus, he even delivers some wryly funny lines. Yet, it is tough for anyone to beat the film's ace in the hole: Liev Schrieber reprising the role of bad to the bone, but past his prime Ross Rhea.
There are a lot of laughs in Last of the Enforcers, but it still addresses issues facing aging athletes, like post-concussion syndrome, with the seriousness they demand. Baruchel probably lets the fights get a little too bloody, but perhaps there is some method to his excess. Regardless, Glatt and the Halifax Highlanders still have their scrappy, longshot mojo working. Affectionately recommended for fans of sports comedies and underdogs who make good, Goon: Last of the Enforcers opens this Friday (9/1) in New York, at the Cinema Village.
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The Lexus RX 350 has consistently been one of the best-selling midsize SUVs and a leading model for the Lexus brand. So when a new RX is released, there's understandably a lot of interest from SUV shoppers. The redesigned 2023 RX 350 gets a new engine, improved technology and a more luxurious interior. But is it enough to elevate it to the top of the class? The experts at Edmunds compared it to their No. 1 pick in the midsize luxury SUV category, the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, to find out.
PERFORMANCE AND FUEL ECONOMY
Lexus replaced the RX 350′s previous V6 engine with a new turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine. It makes a competitive 275 horsepower and 317 lb-ft of torque. Combined with a quick-shifting eight-speed automatic transmission, that powerplant manages to feel punchier than the V6 despite having two fewer cylinders. The RX remains front-wheel-drive-based, though all-wheel drive is available. Edmunds tested an all-wheel-drive RX 350 and found it can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 7.8 seconds, which is ultimately a little slow for a luxury SUV of this size.
Like the RX, the GLE 350 comes with a turbocharged four-cylinder base engine. It produces less power and torque than the Lexus — 255 horsepower and 273 lb-ft — but ultimately proves to be more effective in real-world driving. At the Edmunds test track, a GLE 350 with all-wheel drive accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in 7.1 seconds.
The RX 350 does make up a bit of ground with fuel economy. A front-wheel-drive RX 350 will get an EPA-estimated 25 mpg in combined city/highway driving, versus an EPA-estimated 22 mpg for a rear-wheel-drive GLE 350. But overall we prefer the power of the Mercedes.
Winner: GLE
DRIVING AND COMFORT
The GLE 350 is rear-wheel-drive-based, and that helps it feel more athletic around turns than the RX 350. You can drive it along twisty roads at a decent clip without making your passengers feel queasy. It also benefits from precise steering and strong and responsive brakes that help with easy parking and smooth stops in town.
Lexus takes a more comfort-oriented approach for its RX 350, which is likely more of a priority for luxury shoppers. It has a slightly smoother ride over bumps and ruts than the GLE 350, and the front seats are well shaped and supportive for long drives. Wind and road noise on the freeway is minimal, further making the RX the better choice for relaxed cruising.
Winner: RX 350
INTERIOR AND TECH
The RX's interior takes a big leap forward. Besides receiving a bolder, more youthful design, the RX's cabin gets a much-needed tech infusion. A 9.8-inch touchscreen comes standard, while an impressive-looking 14-inch display is also available. That's right, we said touchscreen, as Lexus has finally discontinued the much-despised touchpad controller used in earlier generations. The new screen runs Lexus' latest infotainment system and features wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration.
It's a solid setup, though the GLE's tech is still the best in its class. The MBUX infotainment system, with its combined digital instrument panel and central touchscreen, is both easy to use and highly customizable. It does come standard with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, though a wired connection is required.
In the back, the Lexus offers good legroom but is a little tight on headroom. The Mercedes, in comparison, is more spacious. The GLE's larger dimensions also make it the better choice for hauling cargo with the rear seats up or folded. Lexus used to offer a three-row version of the RX but that L model has been discontinued for 2023. Mercedes continues to offer a third-row seat for the GLE, although it's too small to be used regularly.
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Lexus models have historically undercut their German rivals since the brand was introduced in 1989. That's true again with the 2023 Lexus RX. Its starting price of $48,550 including destination comes in approximately $8,600 less than the GLE's. For that price, you get a comprehensive suite of advanced driving aids, including adaptive cruise control and lane centering.
The GLE is more expensive to start and doesn't have as many driver aids as standard equipment. But you get higher-quality materials, excellent build quality and a driving experience that makes you feel like you're getting your money's worth.
Winner: tie
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Looking at the way things are going in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League, the Cup may be Vipers' most realistic chance to win silverware this season. The loss to SC Villa and a draw away to Tooro United last Tuesday, left the Venoms six points behind leaders KCCA FC with just 11 games to play.
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"It's not going to be easy but we must pick up ourselves.
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For Kiboga, they have had an impressive season so far. They currently sit second in the Big League-Rwenzori Group, only a point behind leaders Tooro United.
Felix Ssekabuza's side eliminated St Marys 2-1 at Bamusuuta Playground with Abbas Kateregga and Willy Kalyango both on target despite the team falling behind early in the game.
This will be the second ever competitive meeting between the two sides.
The first and only previous meeting saw Vipers humiliate Kiboga 7-0 in 2017.
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Last year, they were beaten 1-0 in the final by KCCA FC.
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At home, Ouma's side have won all three of their last three games, scoring 8 and conceding only one goal.


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Consequences promised after Bangladesh refuses entry
Source: News Bharati English16 Apr 2014 11:19:33
Dr. Richard L. Benkin, an American human rights activist fighting to defend Hindus in Bangladesh shares his experience of Bangladesh which is becoming a dungeon for its Hindu minorities.
For a nation dependent on American purchases of its readymade garments and US support in the UN for its peacekeeping troop receipts; Bangladesh is not acting like a friend. Every day, scores of Indian nationals along with a smattering of others line up at the Bangladeshi High Commission in New Delhi to apply for and later retrieve a visa so they can enter the country legally. It is a rather perfunctory process, over quickly and without incident.
I know that to be true because I have been in those lines and at other times observed them close up. This year, a combination of bureaucratic inefficiency and the worst bout of food poisoning I ever had delayed my visa application about a week; then Bangladeshi mendacity and the need to cover its sins denied one.
People often want to know how Bangladesh can engage in the ethnic cleansing of Hindus (reducing the Hindu population from one in five to one in 15) and get away with it. One way is to control the information others get about their country and censor out the evidence of their human rights atrocities. Their refusal to allow me in the country is a good example of this—although in the end it will backfire.
After three round trips to the High Commission and two more to its bank; a Bangladeshi official told me that if I returned the following Monday, they would process the visa and get it to me on Tuesday "100 percent." So I did, giving the Bangladeshi official my passport, evidence of the fee paid, pictures, and my application. He promised me that I could pick up my passport with the visa in it the next day. It was a simple process, he said, and I could be sure of getting my visa on Tuesday. Based on his repeated and unequivocal assurance, I purchased plane tickets for Bangladesh as my schedule was getting tight.
But when I returned the next evening as told, I encountered something quite different.
I was toward the front of a line whose occupants' nerves were worn pretty thin already because without explanation, the Bangladeshis opened the gates over an hour late. I watched the first few people in front of me get their visas in the expected manner, even as the clerk piled through hundreds of applications and passports to retrieve that one belonging to the individual at the window. I anticipated the same as my turn came. Instead, the clerk told me that they could not locate my passport and application, even after going through the disorganized piles several times and calling for yet another large group of passports.
He had to call in reinforcements, for not only was he dealing with my missing documents; he also had to contend with a crowd getting angrier while he did. Eventually, another official appeared and told me, "Come back in two days," while they processed my request. "Whoa," I said. "I was told in no uncertain circumstances that I'd have my passport this evening '100 percent.' And on the basis of your promise, I purchased plane tickets for Dhaka leaving tomorrow morning." Besides, I told him, I had a limited amount of time, but he seemed to know that.
"Two days for processing," he said with that disingenuous smile that seems to come with bureaucratic training.
"I can't do that. I'm a foreigner here and can't be without my passport that long."
"Two days," he said, holding up two fingers. "Processing."
Now, I had been through this before with the Bangladeshis. Their human rights record is abominable and I was uncovering the evidence to prove it. I knew that if I returned in two days, I'd be told to return in another two days; and so on until it was time for me to fly home—unless, there really was some reason why a process that was quick and simple for everyone else was complicated and extended for me. So, I asked for one, which the official either could not or would not give me. With it now clear that the Bangladeshis had no intention of issuing a visa, the official asked me to step to the side so they could get out the other visas. It was getting dark, and the crowd was losing patience.
I refused to move. The Bangladeshis still held my passport, which gave them a tremendous advantage over me. So I peppered them with rapid fire questions ("Why am I being singled out," "Is it because I'm an American," "Or a Jew," "Is this how a US ally acts") and with equal rapidity squeezed in, "Give me my passport." He did! Now I had no incentive to follow his abusive commands. I refused to budge and again demanded "Why am I being singled out for special treatment? I wanted my application with the time stamp and promise of a visa; so I pressed for it as the crowd grew even angrier and the bureaucrats started anticipating a very late night. The official called his boss for instructions and told me I could have my documents; but only if I wrote a note stating that I was withdrawing my visa request "voluntarily." In the end, I got the application, but the note they received said that I was acting under duress and enumerated exactly why; nothing voluntary about it.
I intended to show up at the American embassy the next morning to file a formal complaint against Bangladesh and its Awami League government. On the way home, however, I decided to use the time I had to explore new avenues that would document Bangladesh's complicity in regional human rights atrocities; which turned out to be the right way to go.
• First, I contacted my associates inside Bangladesh, and they have been sending me authenticated evidence of anti-Hindu atrocities and the government's complicity in them. It is not the same as being there myself and encouraging victims and activists alike, but the evidence remains compelling.
• Second, I contacted several friends and associates on Capitol Hill in Washington, and they were rather peeved at Bangladesh's "unfriendly" actions. We are having ongoing discussions about what that means, and more than one has said that they indicate Bangladesh, as I have been saying, is not the "moderate" country it postures itself as.
• Third, instead of going to Bangladesh, I went to Assam's tribal areas and documented the environmental disaster caused by government-supported Bangladeshi infiltration; the lack of border control; the rising tensions on the border that will explode unless the infiltration stops; and I saw for myself, Bangladeshis entering India illegally through the open border and without any opposition by Indian or Bangladeshi forces.
The result of all this was to make US Congressional Hearings on Bangladesh a reality and to disseminate—not block—the truth about specific atrocities and the Bangladeshi government's role in them. Perhaps the Bangladeshis believed that denying entry to a national from a "friendly" country would protect them from the consequences of their anti-Hindu atrocities; in the end, however, it only brought the day of reckoning for them closer.
Author is an American human rights activist fighting to defend Hindus in Bangladesh. His book, A Quiet Case of Ethnic Cleansing: the Murder of Bangladesh's Hindus, is about to enter its second printing.
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