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ASTM International - ASTM E1450-03
Standard Test Method for Tension Testing of Structural Alloys in Liquid Helium
Organization: ASTM International
1.1 This test method describes procedures for the tension testing of structural alloys in liquid helium. The format is similar to that of other ASTM tension test standards, but the contents include modifications for cryogenic testing which requires special apparatus, smaller specimens, and concern for serrated yielding, adiabatic heating, and strain-rate effects.
1.2 To conduct a tension test by this standard, the specimen in a cryostat is fully submerged in normal liquid helium (He I) and tested using crosshead displacement control at a nominal strain rate of 10-3 s-1 or less. Tests using load control or high strain rates are not considered.
1.3 This standard specifies methods for the measurement of yield strength, tensile strength, elongation, and reduction of area. The determination of the elastic modulus is treated in Test Method E 111.
Note 1-The boiling point of normal liquid helium (He I) at sea level is 4.2 K (-452.1°F or 7.6°R). It decreases with geographic elevation and is 4.0 K (-452.5°F or 7.2°R) at the National Institute of Standards and Technology in Colorado, 1677 m (5500 ft) above sea level. In this standard the temperature is designated 4 K.
1.4 Values stated in SI units are treated as primary. Values stated in U.S. customary units are treated as secondary.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. See Section 5.
ASTM E1450-16
4.1 Tension tests provide information on the strength and ductility of materials under uniaxial tensile stresses. This information may be useful for alloy development, comparison and selection of...
Tension tests provide information on the strength and ductility of materials under uniaxial tensile stresses. This information may be useful for alloy development, comparison and selection of...
1.1 This test method describes procedures for the tension testing of structural alloys in liquid helium. The format is similar to that of other ASTM tension test standards, but the contents include...
ASTM E1450-92(1998)
ASTM E1450-92(1998)e1


I was born in North Carolina as an American citizen. I am very proud of this fact but I only spent my first 11 months of life in this place of my birth because my mother decided to send me to her family homeland in El Salvador. There were some troubles in my family and so my Mama Elba; who is my young Latina grandmother welcomed me with open arms. My grandmother had just lost a baby and when I got there she did not want me to leave because she felt good by having me with her. To some it may seem strange to have an aunt only a few years older who dies at age 6 of illness but to others who are familiar with life and families in Latin America it is understandable.
After 4 years learning to walk and talk in El Salvador, my mother decided that I should enter school in the United states. My mother went to El Salvador so she could bring me back so I could start kindergarten in North Carolina. I did return to North Carolina but some things I don't really remember. I remember some friends, the school, but not much else. I used to cry so much for my grandmother who became like a mother to me. I just went to school there until 2nd Grade. I went back to El Salvador in 3rd Grade.
When I was growing up in El Salvador I noticed that everything was so different. The economics, politics, religions and geography of this place seem so different from the American suburbs of the USA. I noticed, because I was traveling back and forth at a young age that my languages became mixed. I was going back and forth for 3 or 4 years at a time. It was hard to finish what I started at school because I was traveling so often. My mom wanted me in school in the United states but I missed my grandma terribly and became sad so I would return to El Salvador. When I was at school in North Carolina it seemed that the students in El Salvador were on vacation because they had long holidays in December and January. The school year there begins and ends at different times. The begin their school year at the end of January and they end their school year at the beginning of November.
This video above brings a lot of memories from my childhood because it shows how simple my life was in El Salvador when I was living there. Nombre de Jesus is one of the safest places in El salvador because there are no gangs and because it is a small village of people who know each other pretty well. People are really hard working. This video made me smile because I recognize so many people from my childhood.
If you can relate to my situation of being caught or stuck or confused between two cultures please comment on my story below. I am protected as an American citizen and I am proud of this fact but I can not share this protection with all of my family, why? Can the United States do more in welcoming the immigrant and protecting a bridge between two cultures? Yes! If I knew my family in El Salvador would all be OK and could visit me here without trouble then I would feel good about the opportunities this country gives me. I still feel the anxiety of my childhood because our leadership today is afraid of immigration. We are living in a world of migrants and we must do more to protect the security of the human family. Living between 2 cultures is more common today than ever in World History and so we must look for solutions to the fear and anxiety especially among certain cultures like Latinos. This nation was built by immigrants and has at the same time had moments of fear like this in the past but the number of immigrants will not be decreasing in the future. Sending them home or building high walls will never be the answer.
I can relate because I don't live that far from you when I was a small boy. The last time I returned to El Salvador I was 16 years old. I went to 2 places; the countryside where you are from and 2) San Salvador the capital city. Both places have good vibes except in the capitol city there is more fear because of the gangs. In the city its easier to be laid back but in the country you have to work harder just to live because you are raising animals just to eat. Thanks for sharing your story.
I can be related to this story because I kind be moving back and forth from my hometown to Guatemala. I was just 12 when my parents decided to leave the country to have better life and better opportunities. In my first years in united state I remember that I always was crying. I was not like school because it was different language and I cry in school because no one was talking to me. On that moment that only thing I was want id to return back to my country, but hoe I was growth up I was starting realize how was life. The my parents bring me to this country so i be able to have better education and other future different from them .This is a great story that connect a lot with my own life.
I can relate this story with my by the reason that I had to learn a different culture. when I was 17 years old I came here. I had to learn a new language. I also had to change my way to live and start to work at a young age. I felt the extremely change of cultures from being on my hometown to be an immigrant on unknown on a different country.
I can totally understand your pain even through I never experienced that due to already living in the U.S, but it is really depressing. I can relate to you on knowing how to speak a different language because growing up I was fluently speaking Urdu because of being around family that don't speak English, than having to attend school and learn English.. My language used to be mixed up and I would really have some trouble. I agree that majority of foreigners have different lifestyle and have to balance that when you go to U.S or other places.


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The Council for European Studies' (CES) Book Award Committee is pleased to announce the winner of the 2022 European Studies Book Award.
Martina Cvajner has received the 2022 European Studies Book Award for her book Soviet Signoras: Personal and Collective Transformations in Eastern European Migration.
Martina Cvajner's Soviet Signoras is a delicate ethnographic study that reveals almost two decades worth of migrant lives and stories of Central and Eastern European badanti (care-in workers for elder Italians), who, without any previous connection, reached Alpinetown, a small city in northern Italy. The women that Cvajner brilliantly describes are all middle-aged, mostly from Ukraine and Moldova, who, after the dissolution of the Soviet Union, headed to Southern Italy with enormous responsibilities as breadwinners, and little knowledge of where they were heading. They were pioneers. Alpinetown became their destination mostly by chance; however, as Cvajner clearly notes, not only did their migratory path shape and transform their lives but it combined an improvement of their families' social status in their countries of origin with a perception—and a self-perception—of being at the bottom of the work market in their country of destination. As the women would say in Russian, their condition was initially one of rab, "slaves" (Cvajner 173). Reaching a compromise between these two perceptions was not an easy task, and Cvajner richly describes the women's hyperfeminine style and consumption as ways for them to create a social space for themselves and draw "boundaries against both here and there" that would allow them to maintain their "self" (182). The humanity of the women and their everyday struggles vividly emerge from every page of Cvajner's ethnographic study. Moreover, the initial strength and subsequent demise of the group's ties are masterfully explored: the more the women acquired new forms of belonging in the local community, the less they relied on each other's support. The stark difference between those who acquired the much-wanted status of signore because of their romantic relationships with Italians and those who did not is painstakingly portrayed and presented to the reader since the book's prologue. In sum, Cvajner's work is an extraordinarily lucid portrait of the pioneering role of the Soviet Signoras in migratory paths between Eastern and Western Europe, and it constitutes a milestone in ethnographic studies in this field.
Silvia Scarpa, Associate Professor, John Cabot University
On Behalf of the Judging Committee
European Studies Book Award Shortlist
Congratulations to the finalists of this year's European Studies Book Award. The award honors the work of talented scholars who have written their first book on any subject in European Studies published within a two-year period. A multi-disciplinary Book Award Committee appointed by CES' Executive Committee will choose the winner. Listed below are the shortlisted books.
Russia's Entangled Embrace: The Tsarist Empire and the Armenians, 1801-1914 by Stephen Badalyan Riegg (Cornell University Press)
Remains of Socialism: Memory and the Futures of the Past in Postsocialist Hungary by Maya Nadkarni (Cornell University Press)
Cartographic Humanism: The Making of Early Modern Europe by Katharina N. Piechocki (The University of Chicago Press)
Soviet Signoras: Personal and Collective Transformations in Eastern European Migration by Martina Cvajner (The University of Chicago Press)
New Lefts: The Making of a Radical Tradition by Terence Renaud (Princeton University Press)
Breaking the Exclusion Cycle: How to Promote Cooperation between Majority and Minority Ethnic Groups by Ana Bracic (Oxford University Press)
This year's jury is made up of: Nora Berend, Ari Joskowicz, Carolyn Guile, Silvia Scarpa, Jae-Jae Spoon, and Tommaso Pavone.
Past awardees of the prize include Emma Kuby for Political Survivors: The Resistance, the Cold War, and the Fight against Concentration Camps after 1945, Max Bergholz for Violence as a Generative Force: Identity, Nationalism, and Memory in a Balkan Community, Francine Hirsch for Empire of Nations: Ethnographic Knowledge and the Making of the Soviet Union, Chip Gagnon for The Myth of Ethnic War: Serbia and Croatia in the 1990s, Todd Shepard for his book, The Invention of Decolonization: The Algerian War and the Remaking of France (Cornell University Press), Mark I. Choate's Emigrant Nation: The Making of Italy Abroad, Bonnie M. Meguid's Party Competition between Unequals: Strategies and Electoral Fortunes in Western Europe, Paulina Bren for her book The Greengrocer and His TV: The Culture of Communism after the 1968 Prague Spring, and Harris Mylonas for The Politics of Nation-Building: Making Co-Nationals, Refugees, and Minorities.

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Uber Background Check Needs Attention
For Sales that means Uber drivers have fewer regulations and can charge less. both background-check their drivers, and you can report any problems directly to the. In order to drive every driver must be screened through a DMV check and background check to make sure your records are clean and don't violate any of Uber's policies. The Uber driver is required to obtain a valid driver's license and pass a background check. Uber has been placed on notice regarding their software having this (as well as many other) issue(s). All you need is a valid email address that I can send the credit to. While Uber and Lyft have been operating legally in the city since 2014, the City Council passed an ordinance last December mandating that all ridesharing drivers go through fingerprint background checks, just like cab drivers do here. Uber is now allowing New York City users to book helicopter flights to John F. While this is Uber's standard move in times when surge pricing would be seen as gouging people in need, many people took Uber's pricing declaration to be scabbing, particularly since the New. For searching for records on the web go to checkingrecords. We live in a large, bustling city. Plouffe argues that Uber's platform of background checks and GPS tracking makes Uber safe. If you want to become an Uber driver in Australia, it is necessary to be aware of the fact that you will be forking over a certain amount of money to pay for gas. The constant missing emails from Uber have really acted like oil in the flaming minds of Uber drivers. Uber's convenient Smartphone app gives you the option of hailing a car in minutes (even seconds). The reason he drivers for Uber is because he passed their background check. Uber drivers are there to get us where we need to go. On March 18, one of Uber's autonomous Volvo. Uber vs Lyft: 9 things to consider before your first ride. Uber has a current valuation of $50 billion (unless the economy totally went south since breakfast), and it may need all of it to battle with various government agencies for the right to ignore. ICE catches visa frauds with a fake university. (NYSE: lawmakers turned their attention to the merits of making it more difficult focused in part on the need for driver background checks for so-called. This information reflects what Uber and Lyft currently require, but they may change what violates their background checks at any time. If you are a passenger using Uber in New Jersey and you get into an accident, you should be covered under Uber's insurance policy for personal injuries or death. A culture of ethics & compliance – There needs to be a culture of ethics & compliance that starts at the top and permeates throughout the entire organization. Your loved ones' safety and security are important to us. Uber and Lyft are gearing up for a campaign to expand their ride-hailing operations into upstate New York to include Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Albany. Type in your name and email address. So, when someone needs to drive for work, they normally need a commercial policy—whose premiums are much higher than those for personal policies. Everything You Should Know About Your Safety in an Uber Ride-sharing services are a great example of how the use of technology makes getting around even easier. The next step is a breeze. If you are looking to deliver for Amazon Flex then you are first going to have to make sure that your car qualifies to do so. But for something as big as a parking space. Police in Helsinki are asking residents to skip the fare and call the cops if they spot an Uber driver within city limits. A driver who gets in trouble with the law is immediately flagged and could be banned from the platform then — not in a few months. A need to have insurance vehicle condition. 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Uber has a knack for getting into pointless fights with governments all across the world when it doesn't really need to. Uber has a current valuation of $50 billion (unless the economy totally went south since breakfast), and it may need all of it to battle with various government agencies for the right to ignore. To claim any work-related deductions, Uber drivers must be vigilant, says Gielis. com/channel/UC8KaA437d8Ur_EMH20VYoeg Sign Up for Uber Get A BONUS of $50-$500 | https://www. Is Uber safe or not? Read this discussion from the Law Offices of R. he got a message from a company Uber uses to do criminal background. The beleaguered company was at a low point. New regulations would result in a lowered taxi fare, updated taxi and limousine regulations to include services like Uber, and a new licensing category be created which forces Uber drivers have a background check, to own a permit, and to carry insurance. Revenue growth slowed 14% year on year to $3. It has a $68 billion market cap and countless happy riders who can readily articulate why using Uber is better than taking a cab or driving their own car, or maybe even owning. I tried contacting support and they said they'd escalate it to the local team. Uber has let drivers go for violating the ban, but those cases all seem to have been brought to the company's attention after a gun was fired: The Trace reports that at least two drivers have been fired after discharging their weapons in altercations with passengers. It seems like every large tech company has had a rough couple of years, but it's easy to argue that no company has had a worse year than Uber did in 2017. Nevertheless, the notion of picking out a institution, deciding on a major and charting a training course for best success can seem like several insurmountable obstacles. You need to request an Uber or Lyft with your smartphone in order for that person to pick you up. about Uber background checks. 3 Uber Background Check Taking Too Long? 4 What to Do if Your Uber Background Check. Plenty of drivers are even signing up to use both at the same time (and that's usually the smartest choice). A person in a car accident with an Uber driver should seek medical attention. 00 UTILITY DELUXE 72V As its name suggests, the Utility is a no-nonsense, reliable e-bike with various practical features that provide its rider a unique experience. These concerns include:. Uber's "RideCheck" and Lyft's "Smart Trip Check-In," both of which debuted last month, send a push notification to both the driver and passenger to ask whether they need assistance. There should be a social security number for background check. They could, in particular, prove a particular and very specific claim about her personal life. "How about just pay attention. Is Fingerprinting Austin's Uber and Lyft Drivers Actually Safer? Ride-hailing companies argue it's not, which is why they refuse to do it and are backing out of cities that try to make them. Background Screening for Employers, Landlords, Franchisers, and Business Owners. Uber: In past, Uber was not a company which was serious about the background checks of the drivers, but for a decent time now Uber has started Paying attention toward this and making sure about. Despite an $8 million dollar campaign by ride-hailing companies, Austin-area voters on Saturday rejected a proposal by Uber and Lyft to. YOUR ACCOUNT NEEDS ATTENTION!!! It may have something to do with your background check. In 2017, the Colorado Public Utilities Commission fined Uber $8. Introduction Each time you hail a ride with Uber or book a room through Airbnb, you are participating in the so-called sharing economy. Major Concerns About Ridesharing. Its customers have tried to make their voice heard, but online petitions are unlikely to cut much ice with TfL, whose first responsibility is for passenger safety. They make people pay attention. As a non-profit trade association representing the identity and biometrics industry, the International Biometrics +. Lyft Background Check Requirements – What You Should Know. that UBER needs to properly. After an Uber driver allegedly killed six people in a shooting rampage in Michigan, attention has turned to how the ride-sharing app screens potential drivers. Uber pressures state senate to pass regulation bill. Any record that has been expunged should not appear on a Checkr background check because the company is. Uber has a knack for getting into pointless fights with governments all across the world when it doesn't really need to. As other sharing companies plan their future operations, they should look to Uber as a lesson for communicating screening processes to consumers. Appriss collects the data in real time and then notifies Uber if a driver has a new. Once we've reviewed everything, you can download the Uber partner app. New Yorkers for Ridesharing, a coalition of more than 50 groups that support the expansion, is launching a new effort. Just like Uber, Amazon Flex, and all the other similar companies, your past will be investigated if you want a job. And if you spot any issues with our What do I do if my Uber account is not working? guide, please let us know by sending us feedback. 2 How long does an Uber Background Check Take? 3. Need an Uber Accident Injury Lawyer Las Vegas? Tingey Injury Law Firm is the #1 Uber Accident Attorney in Nevada. Uber disputed the finding, citing inadequate attention to relevant facts. But the portion of the new regulations that attracted the most attention was the mandate that companies like Uber and Lyft employ finger-based background checks when vetting potential drivers. Up until this point I have never charged readers for my design writing. Uber wouldn't be the first tech company to investigate journalists who report on it, but the incident didn't do much for Uber's public image as a hyper-aggressive firm with loose ethics. Services like Lyft and Uber have quickly become as widespread as taxi services across America's major cities, over 15 million Americans are expected to take advantage of this evolving. It's completely unfair to require one provider to spend thousands of dollars every year on licensing. Rogers quickly mentions some other gains, as well: "For example. of the bill today to ensure that Uber can stay in Connecticut. Need a Lyft? Popular rideshare services unavailable in Bend Rideshare services Uber and Lyft have yet to expand into Central Oregon, and some question whether they should. wherever you are instead of having to pre-book a taxi or get one on the street. Both Uber and Lyft send you photos of your driver and the make and model of the expected car. 18 In some cases, state occupational licensing laws also apply to industries, such as home care and child care, which may be offered through on-demand companies. When will Ube Uber is charging me for rides I didn't take Uber is doing a background check on me they say that it was finished and that the i am trying to get approved for uber. First check was for $127. Uber and Lyft Contend Background Checks Make Their Services Safe. What An Uber Accident Attorney from The Carlson Law Firm Can Do For You. Ridesharing background check for drivers go back seven years, and their vehicles are also inspected before being allowed to enter the service. With Uber and Lyft Gone, Ride-Hailing Startups Swarm Austin meaning they all must pass fingerprint-based background checks — the crux of Uber "My position on this is that cities need to. The requirements for being an UberEATS driver are similar to those for Uber, but they are slightly more relaxed. Delivered checks and collect bill payments, maintaining complete integrity and attention. The EU claims the app is an essential part of a transport service. Uber's advancement certainly deserves attention and makes an ideal topic for this sample business paper. I think that there needs to be a stricter system for background checks. Silvia Stoyanova I love uber and had always had a great experience but tonight I had a horrible ride in Washington D. The San Francisco-based company agreed to pay roughly 25. Uber Money Wants To Be The Bank Account For Uber Drivers October 28, 2019 During the Middle Ages, payday was a yearly event wherein the local landlords and their peasant workers settled up for the. According to the suit, a proper background check would have revealed that Jaquez had a prior arrest for a sexual crime. Uber Driver Background Check. With the coming of the New Year, fingerprint background checks could be required for Uber and Lyft in upstate New York, where arguments for and against the idea have been voiced. McMinn Law Firm has achieved significant victories for clients injured while in an Uber or Lyft. In a blog post, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said Uber will run background checks on drivers each year. The current participating providers are Uber and Lyft. on March 2, and Alicia Morales, 19, was in a Lyft, staring at her cellphone, when she heard her driver exhaling. Then, there was a report that an Atlanta Uber driver who worked for the company for several months and passed the background check sexually assaulted a sixteen-year-old passenger. Although Uber touts Checkr as a reliable partner that is "accredited by the National Association of Professional Background Screeners," there have been numerous complaints about the process and the results for both applicants and current drivers. In the past three years, multiple reports have drawn attention to sexual abuse committed by Uber contractors, raising concerns about Uber's background check process. Oga cooladex, good morning please does cancellations have an effect on. Voices I worked at Uber - so here's what I can tell you about why the ban doesn't make sense. You can seek recovery for all of the economic and non-economic damages that resulted from the incident. Uber reported a $5. a thorough background check. Uber, Lyft threatened to leave cities that impose fingerprint checks. Uber and Honda are being sued for an accident that left a Texas woman paralyzed. Maryland boots nearly 15 percent of new ride-hail drivers for failing screening [Washington Post]Sum and Substance: Nearly 15 percent of new ride-hail drivers in Maryland have been booted from the apps over the past six months for failing state screening, despite having passed Uber and Lyft's background checks, according to the state Public Service Commission (PSC). Up until this point I have never charged readers for my design writing. Uber, Lyft Earn Permanent Place in South Florida. Often it adopts buzz marketing strategies to draw attention to its services. If you are in a serious car accident in South Carolina, you should call 911 and seek medical attention promptly. "I've got four kids to support," he. If you want to become an Uber driver in Australia, it is necessary to be aware of the fact that you will be forking over a certain amount of money to pay for gas. No timetable has been set for the meeting, but it'll need to take place before Sept. Right now, it's just so much cheaper than cabs. Uber is redoing the background on all Austin area drivers, even those who haven't taken a single trip in months. The usual screening standard in the taxi industry is to do thorough background check based on fingerprints. I don't remember what it was in his background that made them turn him down, but it was from 10 years ago and was a very minor thing. Since Roadie vehicles are already making a trip, there is a potential reduction in emissions, and individual attention reduces the need for bulky, expensive, inefficient packaging used to protect. In Florida, an Uber or Lyft driver is required to have a minimum of $10,000 in personal injury protection (PIP) and $10,000 in property damage liability (PDL) coverage. The company previously didn't have a. With luxury transportation or a limo service as an alternative to Uber you know that each of the drivers is background checked, screened and drug tested… behaving with the utmost professionalism. Your car is the most important asset if you are running an Uber business. The move also rejects Uber's claim that the app is a digital platform that connects passengers with independent drivers. John Hollon is an award-winning journalist and nationally recognized expert on leadership, talent management, and smart workforce practices. Then, there was a report that an Atlanta Uber driver who worked for the company for several months and passed the background check sexually assaulted a sixteen-year-old passenger. Insuman Personal Loans For Uber Drivers IU/ml in a cartridge. This draws attention to the technology focused business. Right now, it's just so much cheaper than cabs. Uber B could also set up whatever driver incentives they wanted. Once downloaded, you create a profile and upload your credit card information. Uber represents a visible high-growth startup that has received considerable positive and negative attention in the media; however, few people know of the extent of its aggressive management approach. Need an Uber Accident Injury Lawyer Las Vegas? Tingey Injury Law Firm is the #1 Uber Accident Attorney in Nevada. Uber will now be known as a regulated as a taxi service throughout the European Union. Uber bills itself as having one of the most rigorous background checks on all of its drivers in the industry. Violate the Code of Conduct. Well, now imagine that instead of your boss or HR telling you that face to face, you get the news as a pop-up alert. It was around 5 p. Tuesday, July 28, 2015 by: J. Over the past few months, we've heard from numerous drivers who were running into problems with the Uber background check. Editor's note: This is a guest post by Greg Muender, co-founder of Whttl and a former driver for both Uber and Lyft. Uber and Lyft's Background Check Requirements. This check system can have multiple levels of requests, and one of the levels just happens to be the level required for meeting a federal background check to purchase a firearm. The current participating providers are Uber and Lyft. a thorough background check. We have never owned a car in our entire lifetime. Some takeaways from Susan's terrible experience: We need to stop pretending that the tech world is a pure meritocracy, and instead call out the prevalent sexism in that sector. Right now, it's just so much cheaper than cabs. So quick math here and everybody should be getting $134. And the booming app-based ride-sharing industry has Uber. What Florida Accident Victims Need to Know About Uber and Lyft Collisions. However, the other side points to the qualifications required to drive for Uber plus the background check, the need to have the car approved and Uber's setting of fares and control of cash and. Hi my name is Mena I used to drive with Uber a long time but I cannot Reactivate my account because the rider Lie to Uber and told them it's not the car on Uber account after he ride with me , how is that and he saw the car and Uber Sign on the car the he ride with me and if isn't the car on the list at lest he have to ask me or he have refuse to ride with me but he ride and complain. The UK meal-delivery startup's revenue was. 70-80% of each fare goes to the driver and the rest is kept by Uber. In the past three years, multiple reports have drawn attention to sexual abuse committed by Uber contractors, raising concerns about Uber's background check process. Once we've reviewed everything, you can download the Uber partner app. So it's only logical to hold them accountable for doing the same here as well, in hope of at least getting a straight explanation about what. In 2017, the Colorado Public Utilities Commission fined Uber $8. Check out 8 instances of extremely bad behavior by this growing company and its drivers. You will need to have a safe driving record, clean of DUIs or serious driving-related convictions. In another accident, an Uber driver was found not guilty of running a red light that caused him to collide into the car of a Seminole County deputy, thus causing the death of his passenger. I have not been active for 3 weekson eday it was working, next day I get the message "your account needs attention, contact Uber support". Any record that has been expunged should not appear on a Checkr background check because the company is. In response to safety concerns, Uber has said it will rerun background checks annually and has instituted a system to monitor drivers' criminal records for any new charges. To drive for Uber, you must pass the company's screening process. If the company goes public, as expected, these and similar controversies will expose its stock price to significant volatility. In some cases, there is no need for the Uber logo. Mykids12014 in Buffalo, New York said: I pass my drug test but fail my background check and I don't get it because they use the same company my last employer used to do the background check and I pass that for that company but not for amazon so what requirements do I have to meet to get hired at amazon. Uber Background Check One major factor in Uber driver requirements that swings the selection in favor of applicants is the background check. Uber and Lyft both provide coverage to those injured by their drivers during this period. The IRS gives some guidance in IRS Publication 15-A. Does Uber do that? Didn't think so. Taxi companies say Uber gets to play by different rules because the company's fleet of part-time drivers, which number 10,000 in Miami-Dade alone, don't need medallions. One of the most feared parts of the application process to become a Lyft driver is the background check. You can be nice, talk to them, provide water on hot days, then you look at your phone and see that someone randomly left you a bad rating for NO REASON!! I think the ones more likely to do this are women and teen girls or maybe little kids that you have to sometimes pick-up, so make sure you pay more attention to. Based on the latest results, it appears that more than 50% of previous car rental customers have stopped using rental services, switching their focus to rideshares like Lyft and Uber. 3) Uber will ask you to upload pictures of your license, registration, proof of information, and the necessary ID documents to begin a driver screening (background check). Your profile screenshot from Uber / Lyft / Curb (We just want to know who you are) 2). In some cases, there is no need for the Uber logo. Uber has to reconcile these different situations in order to create a pricing strategy considered fair by its users. Just like Uber, Amazon Flex, and all the other similar companies, your past will be investigated if you want a job. PROMOTION Uber has engaged in a number of promotional activities to make its brand known. ICE catches visa frauds with a fake university. ride-hailing app maker has said it expects flying vehicles to eventually become an affordable method of mass transportation. Uber is currently valued at USD 60 billion. We'll send you an email with a link to reset your password. If you were sexually assaulted by your Uber or Lyft driver and you wish to file a lawsuit, you should continue reading and speak with an experienced Philadelphia personal injury attorney today. A self-driving Uber car has killed a pedestrian in Arizona in what is believed to be the first death involving. Hours of Operation: These hours will be updated regularly to reflect 'guaranteed' operating hours of Uber partners (drivers) within Pottsville city limits. App company Uber is getting a lot of attention in Ottawa, but at least one cab driver isn't too worried. Uber has emerged as leading company in the provision of new transportation options within the contemporary world. Being blocked by uber or taxify. We are here to serve you. – Background check for safety normally takes at least a week. 2 How long does an Uber Background Check Take? 3. Major Concerns About Ridesharing. After Uber Technologies Inc. According to the suit, a proper background check would have revealed that Jaquez had a prior arrest for a sexual crime. Attention to all UBER drivers, are you really maximizing your deductible expense in the UBER business to save on tax, or are you doing things that put you in danger of losing your entitlement to the largest deductible expense items of your business which is the vehicle related expenses. One of Uber's biggest uses of data (and likely the one that draws the greatest ire from passengers) comes in the form of surge pricing, a model nicknamed "Geosurge" at Uber. Attention Uber Eats Drivers!!! $2495. Accused terrorist Sayfullo Saipov made over 1,400 trips as an Uber driver registered in New Jersey. Lyft says its system of providing ratings for both riders and drivers is central to its safety efforts. Gascon said that claim is false since the company doesn't fingerprint its drivers. 2) Find a way to hit "reset" on its poor relationship with its drivers-only four percent are still driving after a year – since it will need them for a good while longer. While Uber and Lyft have been operating legally in the city since 2014, the City Council passed an ordinance last December mandating that all ridesharing drivers go through fingerprint background checks, just like cab drivers do here. An Uber driver in Alpharetta in 2016 was accused of running over a pedestrian's foot. There was outrage locally after it was. The good news is that you can be signed-in to both the Uber and Lyft driver app at the same time which may increase the volume of rides you'll get. The Uber driver is required to obtain a valid driver's license and pass a background check. cities is coming down to a fight over fingerprints. deal with the level of background checks Uber drivers will have to go through. After Uber Technologies Inc. The Uber vehicle inspection requirement process is the final phase of being approved on the Uber platform and must be completed before having your Uber account. They are also required to have a background check performed on them. YOUR ACCOUNT NEEDS ATTENTION!!! It may have something to do with your background check. Rules mandating Uber identification stickers came into effect July 15, but many drivers are neglecting to display the identification. You need an access vehicle 4 doored. Fed-Up Uber Drivers Give Company Policies A One-Star Rating: LAist DONATE. One such service which is garnering much attention is that of UberEats. Atlanta Uber and Lyft Rideshare Accident Attorney. She looked up to see him using an ignition interlock device. Employee or Contractor? An In-Depth Look at Uber and Lyft I presume that Uber did a background check, but I don't know for sure. SEPTEMBER 11, 2014 — Uber Admits New "Bring Your Own Device" Program Enables Unsafe Individuals to Drive for Company: Despite Claims to Be Fortifying Background Checks, Uber Creates New Offering That Will Allow Unscreened Drivers to Slip Through Cracks. You do need to contact Uber for a separate background check in every state you wish to drive. I tried contacting support and they said they'd escalate it to the local team. Uber is my go to when I need ride. Once we've reviewed everything, you can download the Uber partner app. (AP) — Uber and Lyft are gearing up for a campaign to expand their ride-hailing operations into upstate New York to include Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Albany. Uber and Lyft very much intentionally make use of background check services that are less likely to turn up a criminal record (i. The first truly autonomous car debuted in the 1980s from Carnegie Mellon University's Navlab project, and in the last four decades transportation has rapidly evolved into chauffeur-esque services like Uber…. To contort Uber into a welfare provider is to ruin both. When I click "see details" it just brings me to the screen that says "congrats, you're all done" like when I finished uploading all my stuff two weeks ago. What Does Uber. On her last day at Uber, Susan calculated that of the over 150 reliability engineers there, only 3 percent were women. 9 In March 2016, a North Carolina woman was summarily denied the opportunity to drive for Uber due to a misdemeanor conviction on her record. The 'Uber for trucking' tries to navigate some Uber-scale problems Sekhri says he uses Convoy for 10% to 15% of his loads-only when prices meet his needs. Sarah Milburn, who was studying at Oklahoma State University at the time, had come back home to visit her family in. Subscribe & Save. Police in Helsinki are asking residents to skip the fare and call the cops if they spot an Uber driver within city limits. Uber spokesman Craig Ewer said he is "heartened by the General Assembly's progress so far on ridesharing legislation," but did not directly address the issues of criminal background checks. Not only does it help …. Before the fatal crash in Tempe, Uber's self-driving test program had safety weaknesses, ex-employees say. I was too a little hesitant to start this but I really am just doing it for the extra cash, as a part time job type deal. Uber and Lyft drivers are considered independent contractors rather than full-time. Uber bills itself as having one of the most rigorous background checks on all of its drivers in the industry. The one reason I prefer Uber: the cost. Facts missing behind claim that fingerprint checks of Austin drivers will cost city millions. Lawmakers' attention has been drawn to Uber and Lyft after reports about the companies' safety practices and treatment of drivers. towns is coming right down to a fight over fingerprints. Don't have an account? Sign up. Lyft followed in 2015 and is now in 65 cities. Uber's employment questions. Getting injured in UberEats accident - Las Vegas, Nevada. When I signed in it asked me to authorize a background check, but I was able to keep driving. At the Wolfson Law Firm in Fort Lauderdale, our Fort Lauderdale Uber accident lawyers are here to help. wherever you are instead of having to pre-book a taxi or get one on the street. But the IRS is paying more attention to misclassification issues. Both cities' prosecutors sent. Uber spokesman Craig Ewer said he is "heartened by the General Assembly's progress so far on ridesharing legislation," but did not directly address the issues of criminal background checks. Just call us at (954) 289-5954 for your free consultation. , and I'm really pleased about that. However, there are still quite a few ways to contact Uber for problem resolution and get your questions answered: Call (800) 353-UBER - for emergencies ONLY. But Uber says the medallions allow cabs to park outside Miami International Airport and the area's many hotels, whereas Uber drivers must be summoned first via the. Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said on Tuesday he can see commercialization of the Uber Air flying taxi service happening within five to 10 years. Unlike cabbies, they wouldn't have to submit to fingerprinting. At this time I believe they initiated the two part background check from the company chekr. Uber also had a similar problem in UK earlier this year by the way and were stripped of their licence in London for failure to report criminal offenses and lack of performing driver background checks. Services like Lyft and Uber have quickly become as widespread as taxi services across America's major cities, over 15 million Americans are expected to take advantage of this evolving. Need an Uber Accident Injury Lawyer Las Vegas? Tingey Injury Law Firm is the #1 Uber Accident Attorney in Nevada. How Insurance Companies Understand Ridesharing. This means that Ubers are likely to be involved in accidents just like other vehicles that frequently use the roads. To facilitate the growth of Uber's global operations, we need to be able to quickly store and access billions of metrics on our back-end systems at any given time. Uber doesn't own the vehicles and doesn't actually employ any of the drivers (they are private contractors, legally each one of them is an independent owner/operator). Uber customers love the fact that they can ride in a clean, upscale vehicle at prices cheaper than a typical taxi. 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Is Fingerprinting Austin's Uber and Lyft Drivers Actually Safer? Ride-hailing companies argue it's not, which is why they refuse to do it and are backing out of cities that try to make them. It's interesting to pay attention to how Uber has evolved over the years. Uber Background Checks: Everything You Need To Know "This post contains affiliate links that HyreCar may receive a commission for referring you to them. 00 UTILITY DELUXE 72V As its name suggests, the Utility is a no-nonsense, reliable e-bike with various practical features that provide its rider a unique experience. In Uber's case these details are then passed on to Hirease, a private company, which performs background verification (Uber, 2014a, Uber, 2014b). Silvia Stoyanova I love uber and had always had a great experience but tonight I had a horrible ride in Washington D. Pay attention to the If a rider and driver need to contact each other, the Uber app. Does Birmingham really need Uber? Updated Mar 07, 2019 Uber drivers who have cleared Uber's background checks, although having a criminal history that would bar them from hiring in traditional. While Uber and Lyft have been widely adopted in cities across the nation, there are many concerns about the business model, from a legal standpoint. Uber and Lyft May Cause Lower Car Ownership In Big Cities, Says Report (slashgear. 14 and the second one was for $7. We focused on the national average and the averages across 20 selected cities. Still, though, crimes manage to slip through the cracks. Besides those three basic requirements, each company has specific needs. For starters, there's the numbers issue. It gives officials 20 days to investigate things like how rigorous Uber's background checks are. Insuman Personal Loans For Uber Drivers IU/ml in cartridges is only suitable for subcutaneous injections from a reusable pen. Given that Uber is today worth $53. It has a $68 billion market cap and countless happy riders who can readily articulate why using Uber is better than taking a cab or driving their own car, or maybe even owning. The three-step screening we've developed across the United States, which includes county, federal and multi-state checks, has set a new standard. Although, Uber has a strong competitor DIDI Taxi, a local online transportation platform, but Uber has still great confidence in promoting its business in China. Taxis will need to differentiate their service if they hope to withstand these changes. Applying online will give you the benefit of completing your mechanical inspection and a full background check. In response to safety concerns, Uber has said it will rerun background checks annually and has instituted a system to monitor drivers' criminal records for any new charges. In fact, displaying a certificate showing you had a background check perfromed on you in the car is mandated, but hardly enforced.


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Cannes film festival. Gendarmes track drones on the roof of the palace
From the roof of the palace, anti-drone Gendarmerie units (LAD) ensure the safety of festival-goers. Every day they track drones. An expanding device. Since the start of the Cannes Film Festival, one to two drones per day have been neutralized.
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The threat is twofold: the accident, if the drone falls into the crowd, but also the threat of an attack. Two risks prevented by these gendarmerie units, throughout the duration of the Cannes Film Festival.
From the roof of the palace, two gendarmes watch the Cannes sky every day. They ensure that no drone flies over this area.
To achieve this, the process is run-in. Thanks to an anti-drone detection case, they spot any flying object which enters the prohibited overflight zone.
"As soon as a drone is identified, the device starts ringing. Then, on the map, we immediately have the location displayed", explains Chief Warrant Officer Frédéric L.
It is thanks to an anti-drone detection case that the gendarmes locate the drones.
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In a few seconds, the drone is therefore localized by the pair posted on the roof of the palace. "Next we have two tools for the neutralizer", continues Chief Warrant Officer Frédéric L.: an anti-drone gun and an anti-drone rifle.
The objective is to very quickly cut the connection between the remote control and the drone so that the drone goes into error.
Chief Warrant Officer Frédéric L.
At first, it is the anti-drone gun that is used by Chief Warrant Officer Frédéric L. »It's great for reacting quickly, but it's much less powerful than the Anti-Drone Rifle.
The anti-drone gun that can neutralize a drone.
The area is then targeted and the drone neutralized using a multi-frequency jamming system.
If the drone is in a more distant area, the anti-drone rifle will then be used, rifle with greater range.
The anti-drone rifle that can neutralize a drone.
As soon as it is neutralized, the drone stops moving and immediately returns to the location where it took off.
With this protocol, the drone is neutralized in a few minutes. Then, it is on the ground that everything happens in order to locate the pilot and proceed with the seizure of the drone. "On the map, we have both the position of the drone but also of the remote pilot. We transmit the information to the crews on the ground who then take care of the arrest of the pilot", says Chief Warrant Officer Frédéric L.
During the festival we neutralize one to two drones per day. The pilots are mainly foreign tourists who are unaware of the regulations.
For 7 years, the LAD unit of the gendarmerie has been tracking drones in the skies of the Alpes-Maritimes. It is part of a national gendarmerie system. "As soon as there is a particular event, presidential visit, Nice carnival or Cannes festival, our unit is deployed".
The drone, an object in full expansion. "We see that more and more individuals use them, it's true that it can be tempting to make beautiful images of the red carpet seen from the sky", he comments.
Yesterday, Wednesday May 25, in addition to the interception of a drone around 7 p.m., the anti-drone gendarmerie units were also mobilized to ensure the smooth running of a drone show organized on the occasion of the evening for the film Elvis by Baz Luhrmann, presented that evening at the Cannes Film Festival.
In the Cannes sky more than 200 drones lit up for an unprecedented show lasting approximately 7 minutes.
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U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore speaks as his wife U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore and Kayla Moore look son at the end of an election-night watch party at the RSA activity center, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017, in Montgomery, Ala. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Democrat wins stunning red-state Alabama Senate upset
Democrat Doug Jones wins stunning red-state Alabama Senate upset against Roy Moore
In a stunning victory aided by scandal, Democrat Doug Jones won Alabama's special Senate election, beating back history, an embattled Republican opponent and President Donald Trump, who urgently endorsed GOP rebel Roy Moore despite a litany of sexual misconduct allegations.
It was the first Democratic Senate victory in a quarter-century in Alabama, one of the reddest of red states, and proved anew that party loyalty is anything but certain in the age of Trump. Tuesday's Republican loss was a major political embarrassment for the president and a fresh wound for the nation's already divided GOP.
"We have shown not just around the state of Alabama, but we have shown the country the way — that we can be unified," Jones declared as supporters in a Birmingham ballroom cheered, danced and cried tears of joy. Still in shock, the Democrat struggled for words: "I think that I have been waiting all my life, and now I just don't know what the hell to say."
Moore, meanwhile, refused to concede and raised the possibility of a recount during a brief appearance at a sombre campaign party in Montgomery.
"It's not over," Moore said. He added, "We know that God is still in control."
From the White House, Trump tweeted his congratulations to Jones "on a hard-fought victory" — but added pointedly that "the Republicans will have another shot at this seat in a very short period of time. It never ends!"
Jones takes over the seat previously held by Attorney General Jeff Sessions. The term expires in January of 2021.
On Wednesday, Trump reminded his Twitter followers that he had originally supported Sen. Luther Strange, Moore's GOP primary opponent.
"The reason I originally endorsed Luther Strange (and his numbers went up mightily), is that I said Roy Moore will not be able to win the General Election," Trump tweeted. "I was right! Roy worked hard but the deck was stacked against him!"
The victory by Jones, a former U.S. attorney best known for prosecuting two Ku Klux Klansmen responsible for Birmingham's infamous 1963 church bombing, narrows the GOP advantage in the U.S. Senate to 51-49. That imperils already-uncertain Republican tax, budget and health proposals and injects tremendous energy into the Democratic Party's early push to reclaim House and Senate majorities in 2018.
Still, many Washington Republicans viewed the defeat of Moore as perhaps the best outcome for the party nationally despite the short-term sting. The fiery Christian conservative's positions have alienated women, racial minorities, gays and Muslims — in addition to the multiple allegations that he was guilty of sexual misconduct with teens, one only 14, when he was in his 30s.
"Short-term pain, long-term gain," former Minnesota Sen. Norm Coleman, a Republican, tweeted. "Roy Moore and Steve Bannon losing tonight is big win for the GOP. … Moore would have buried GOP in 2018."
A number of Republicans declined to support Moore, including Alabama's long-serving Sen. Richard Shelby. But Trump lent his name and the national GOP's resources to Moore's campaign in recent days.
Had Moore won, the GOP would have been saddled with a colleague accused of sordid conduct as Republicans nationwide struggle with Trump's historically low popularity. Senate leaders had promised that Moore would have faced an immediate ethics investigation.
"On a very personal level, I want to thank each of you for fulfilling a lifelong dream to serve in the U.S Senate.
We have work to do in this state.
Thank you all, god bless you."
Doug Jones, election night victory.#RightSideOfHistory pic.twitter.com/mpgFGAqofg
— Doug Jones (@GDouglasJones) December 13, 2017
Republicans on Capitol Hill are trying to wrap up their work by Dec. 22, but lawmakers are still struggling to devise a compromise tax bill. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has indicated the new Alabama senator would be sworn in the first week in January, when Congress returns from its break.
The Republican loss also gives Democrats a clearer path to a Senate majority in 2018 — albeit a narrow one — in an election cycle where Democrats are far more optimistic about seizing control of the House of Representatives.
Ultimately, Tuesday's contest came down to which side better motivated its supporters to vote. Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill said turnout likely would not exceed 25 per cent of registered voters.
Jones successfully fought to cobble together an unlikely coalition of African-Americans, liberal whites and moderate Republicans.
He had his strongest support across Alabama's "black belt," named for the colour of its soil, and in the larger urban areas, including Montgomery, Birmingham, Mobile, Tuscaloosa and Huntsville. Turnout in those areas, which features a large African-American population, also ran higher than in some of the more heavily Republican parts of the state.
At his election night headquarters, stunned supporters erupted in celebration as news of his victory was announced. Many danced to the song "Happy." Some cried.
"I honestly did not know that this was even an option. I didn't think that we could elect a Democrat," said 26-year-old campaign volunteer Jess Eddington, her eyes red from tears of joy. "I am so proud we did."
Moore, who largely avoided public events in the final weeks of the race and spent far less money on advertising than his opponent, bet big — and lost — on the state's traditional Republican leanings and the strength of his passionate evangelical Christian supporters.
He sidestepped questions about sexual misconduct as he arrived at his polling place on horseback earlier in the day.
Alabama state law calls for a recount if the margin of victory is less than one-half of one percentage point. With all precincts reporting, Jones led by 1.5 points — three times that margin.
If the secretary of state determines there were more write-in votes than the difference between Jones and Moore, the state's counties would be required to tally those votes. It's not clear how that would help Moore, who ended the night trailing Jones by more than 20,000 votes.
Democrats were not supposed to have a chance in Alabama, one of the most Republican-leaning states in the nation. Trump defeated Democrat Hillary Clinton here by nearly 28 points just 13 months ago. Yet Moore had political baggage that repelled some moderate Republicans even before allegations of sexual misconduct surfaced.
Virtually the entire Republican establishment supported Strange in September. Trump's former chief strategist, Steve Bannon, was one of the only early high-profile Moore backers.
Moore was once removed from his position as state Supreme Court chief justice after he refused to remove a boulder-sized Ten Commandments monument at the state court building. A second time, he was permanently suspended for urging state probate judges to refuse marriage licenses to same-sex couples.
Said Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez: "The people of Alabama sent a loud and clear message to Donald Trump and the Republican Party: You can't call yourself the party of family values as long as you're willing to accept vile men like Roy Moore as members."
Peoples reported from Washington. Associated Press writers Jay Reeves and Emily Wagster Pettus in Birmingham, Alabama, Bill Barrow in Montgomery and Emily Swanson in Washington contributed to this report.
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Yıldırım, the son of Erdoğan Demirören, was born in 1964 in Istanbul. He was the president of Beşiktaş sport club from 2004 to 2012, and since 2012 he's the president of the Turkish Football Federation. He's one of the shareholders, and the Assistant to the Head of the Board of Directors, of the conglomerate 'Demirören Holding A.Ş.' which holds the majority shares of the companies that publish Milliyet and Vatan newspapers. He's also in the board of directors of many companies owned by the Demirören Family. He attended President Erdoğan's daughter's wedding in May 2016.
Born in 1938 in Bursa, Erdoğan Demirören is a middle school graduate (from Saint Benoît in Istanbul). Demirören family's wealth, acquired through mining, energy and construction, is estimated to be around $ 1-1,5 billion. He's the majority shareholder of the conglomerate 'Demirören Holding A.Ş.' which holds the majority shares of the companies that publish Milliyet and Vatan newspapers. The recordings of alleged phone conversations between Demirören and then Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan were leaked in May 2014, in which the Prime Minister scolds Demirören for a news story, asking for those responsible to be fired, and Demirören is heard crying. He attended President Erdoğan's daughter's wedding in May 2016.
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The best way to spend 48 hours in Kalamata
by Lindsay Hutton June 21, 2019
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There are two main types of olives that most people remember off the top of their heads: the black ones and the green ones. Kalamata's claim to fame, then, is the black Kalamata olive, grown exclusively in the Kalamata region and exported around the world. Despite the fact that it's a household name, the city itself doesn't see much traveler love, and many people pass through quickly to get to the rest of Messinia and the Mani Peninsula. If you give the city a chance though, you'll be pleasantly surprised by the amount of young people in Kalamata spending their days sipping frappe in one of the many cool cafés and spending their nights in the popular bars on the beach—two days here will give you plenty to see and do. For the culturally inclined, make sure to check out the diverse collection of museums in the Historic Center, the annual internationally recognized summer dance festival, and unique shopping finds—including silk scarves and, of course, olive products. If you have 48 hours to spend in Kalamata, this itinerary can help you get the most out of your stay.
Take a hike and sip some drinks by the beach.
Morning and afternoon: Take a day trip to the gorge for a hiking expedition
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Before you take off on your 11 km (almost-seven mile) excursion, you'll definitely want to grab a coffee. Once you've fueled up on caffeine, stretch those hammies and set off for a day of vigorously pleasant exercise and panoramic views of the Gorgeous Gorge. A guided tour is the way to go here—they know where to go (that's always a good thing) and also where to snap some of the best pics.
Evening: Sip some drinks as you watch the sunset over the sea
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Picture this: you're sipping a cool, tropical drink at a waterfront restaurant as the sun sets the Mediterranean on fire as it dips into the sea. Sounds like a dream, right? Kalamata is home to many tiny restaurants nestled into little seaside coves, so it never seems as though they are crushed with tourists. Nibble on some olives (obviously) and sardines soaked in olive oil (trust us, they're good), sip a glass of bubbly, and soak it all in.
Hit up a museum (and a castle) and spend a lazy afternoon at the beach.
Morning: Visit the Archaeological Museum of Messenia and Kalamata's Castle
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How old is too old to make use of a museum's activity rooms? Kalamata's Archaeological Museum is kid- and adult-friendly, with a main path that weaves through the museum like the Pamissus River, and four smaller roads that represent the four provinces of the Messenia Area. The artifacts are interesting and well-preserved, and include jewelry and figurines from tombs and other archaeological excavations.
After you've wandered the museum, head over to take a gander at the city's castle. Before you enter, an informational plaque will offer you a brief description of the thirteenth-century edifice. On this plaque, the castle is described by some ancient military man as "weak," which is, quite frankly, hilarious (but also kind of a good prime for what to expect). It's a rather small building, with a couple of floors for you to walk around. The top of the castle is flat and shaded with pine trees, providing a good escape from the heat, and offers a lovely view of the city down to the sea, as well as mountainous landscape behind Kalamata. Despite being weak, the castle has been controlled by no less than the Byzantines, Franks, Slavs, Albanians, Venetians, and Turks.
If museums and castles don't float your boat (hey, they aren't for everyone), a private walking tour of Kalamata's historic center is a great way to get a brief yet detailed overview of the city's landmarks and the history behind them.
Lunchtime: Grab a quick lunch in Valaoritou Square
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This cute little square in Kalamata is lined with coffee shops, pizza places, and cafes with outdoor seating, making it the perfect spot to grab a quick bite on your way to the beach. After all, you'll need a full belly for all that lounging you're about to do. Find a spot outside and settle in as you nosh on a slice of pizza loaded with Greek specialties like olives, feta, and olive oil.
Afternoon: Relax on Kalamata Beach
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Two kilometers south of the city lies Kalamata's beach, which is long enough to feel uncrowded and popular enough to have something for everyone. The beach is bordered by clear blue water, and dotted with restaurants, cafés, and tiki bars offering great drinks and free umbrella or beach chair use. There are also beach volleyball courts and floating inflatable play areas for kids. At night, the beach becomes a popular place for young people to hang out and grab drinks. If sitting around on the beach isn't your thing and you're feeling adventurous, try a sea kayaking tour for some awesome ocean views.
Evening: Dine on some authentic Greek food
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If you don't feel like hitting up the nightlife at the beach, head to this area of Kalamata for dinner. The restaurants here are like it you were Greek and coming home for dinner. Choose from a variety of traditional Greek meats and vegetables; the okra raguet and moussaka are to die for.
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11 Feb 22 Wydad Casablanca - G.D. Sagrada Stade Mohammed @ 7:00pm
19 Feb 22 Atlético Petróleos - Wydad Casablanca Estádio 11 @ 1:00pm
25 Feb 22 Wydad Casablanca - Zamalek SC Stade Mohammed @ 12:00am
11 Mar 22 Zamalek SC - Wydad Casablanca Cairo International @ 12:00am
18 Mar 22 G.D. Sagrada - Wydad Casablanca Estádio Sagrada @ 12:00am
28 Dec 21 FUS Rabat 3 - 2 Wydad Casablanca Stade de FUS
24 Dec 21 Wydad Casablanca 3 - 2 Mouloudia Oujda Stade Mohammed V
18 Dec 21 Difaâ Hassani 2 - 1 Wydad Casablanca Stade El Abdi
23 Nov 21 Wydad Casablanca 2 - 0 RS Berkane Stade Mohammed V
19 Nov 21 Riadi Salmi 3 - 4 Wydad Casablanca Stade Municipal Had Soualem
Wydad Athletic Club (Arabic: نادي وداد الرياضي), commonly known as WAC, also called Wydad Al Omma is a Moroccan sports club based in Casablanca, Morocco, best known for its football team.
Wydad have won the Morocco league title a record 19 times, 9 Moroccan Throne Cups, 7 Moroccan Super Cups, 5 Chaouia Leagues, Chaouia cup in 1947 and the Independence Cup in 1956. In continental competitions they have won the CAF Champions League twice. CAF Cup Winners, Afro-Asian Club Championship, Arab Champions League, Arab Super Cup, and North African Cup, as well as winning the North African Championship and North African Super Cup three times. It is the most titled club in Morocco and second-most in Africa with trophies after Al Ahly, with 106 trophies
The Stade Mohammed V is part of a big athletic complex situated in the heart of the city of Casablanca, Morocco, in the western part of Maarif district. It was inaugurated March 6, 1955, and currently has a capacity of 45,891.


With thunderclouds rolling across th skies covering the land masses in complete darkness, the seas crash and boil and rain slowly turns to acid. The remnants of the Silurian race are placing themselves in suspended animation, deep below the surface of the earth.
One day, they will reawaken and reclaim the world which is theirs.
I do like the Silurians. I think they are an interesting Doctor Who monster, who, while not monsters per se, have done horrible things to the human race who succeeded them. Not only do we have the Silurians who appeared in the second Jon Pertwee story, Doctor Who and the Silurians, we have their cousins who appeared in another Pertwee adventure called The Sea Devils. These are the only two stories with these creations that haven't suffered from various events or events in the stories, Warriors of the Deep, the next story with both creatures and Peter Davison's Doctor suffered because of the surprise election of Margaret Thatcher that left the BBC scrambling for studios and The Hungry Earth/Cold Blood, suffered from Rory's sudden 'departure'.
Bloodtide doesn't suffer from many issues thankfully and gives us a second enjoyable adventure that features the Silurians a truly interesting creation. What it does do however, is not make full use of Colin Baker's Doctor and leaves companion Evelyn played by Maggie Stables behind in the story telling.
It's 1885 and the HMS Beagle is anchored of the coast of the Galapagos Islands. The Doctor lands the TARDIS on the islands to let Evelyn meet one of her scientific idols, Charles Darwin. When Doctor Who does historical story's the overriding story line is not interfering with history and this story doesn't break suite from that with the Doctor constantly reminding Evelyn not to influence Darwin in anyway, he has to be allowed to make his discoveries for himself. However, this hampers the character of Evelyn. The scenes between Colin Baker and Maggie Stables are really enjoyable though the rest of the story doesn't really make good use of either of them. We do get a good scene where Evelyn manages to outsmart one of the Silurians in the final episode but apart from that, she is sadly put to one side throughout the course of the story.
Despite not being used a lot, Colin Baker continues to shine because he is getting a better treatment from these audio stories than he did in the television series. He is a joy to listen to.
Maggie Stables likewise, is a joy to listen to. I really like her character and she is a great companion for the Sixth Doctor and doesn't take any nonsense from him. What is really sad however, is when we listen to her now, we are reminded that the glorious Maggie Stables sadly passed away a few years ago and we will never get any more stories with these two.
The supporting cast are also slightly let down by playing characters who just aren't interesting. Even Charles Darwin isn't that interesting though his scenes with Evelyn are the highlights of the story with his gradual dawning about evolution.
The Silurians get a lot of love in this story more than they got in their later stories from the television stories. They make their first Big Finish appearance here and are made a lot of in this story and we can tell from listening to this adventure that author Jonathan Morris really likes them. He manages to once again elevate them to a credible threat.
BLOODTIDE, WRITTEN BY JONATHAN MORRIS AND STARRING COLIN BAKER AND MAGGIE STABLES WAS RELEASED BY BIG FINISH IN JULY 2001.


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Gillie and Marc's highly coveted public artworks can be found worldwide including in New York, London, Singapore, Shanghai, and Sydney. They are Archibald Prize finalists, won the Chianciano Biennale in Italy, took out the Allens People's Choice Award in 2016 and 2018 and Kids' Choice Award in the 2016 Sculpture by the Sea and received the Bayside Arts Festival People's Choice Award in 2019 in Sydney.
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The husband-and-wife duo are on a mission to make art for a better tomorrow. They are best known for their beloved characters, Rabbitwoman and Dogman, who tell the autobiographical tale of two opposites coming together as best friends and soul mates.
Gillie and Marc are also passionate eco-warriors and have dedicated their lives to protecting nature.
Gillie grew up with the wildlife in Zambia and Marc studied chimpanzees in Tanzania as a young man. Over time, the artists developed a deep appreciation for all living things and a desire to preserve the magnificence of the natural world. Through their art, Gillie and Marc aim to transform passive audiences into passionate advocates for animal conservation.
Their mission is to use their work as a platform to continue spreading awareness about endangerment, which will ultimately lead to change and save species from extinction. Their art has raised hundreds of thousands in donations for the many wildlife charities and causes they support through their project Love The Last.


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Los Rápidos de Bacalar is a waterway that's the color of a pale, aquamarine gem in some places, and a deep indigo blue in others. It extends 35 miles across a lesser known corner of the Yucatán Peninsula in Quintana Roo, Mexico, just north of the border with Belize.
Dotted with small islets, the waterway connects the southern and northern parts of the Bacalar Lagoon, a body of water full of rare microorganisms that harken to the beginning of life on Earth. Also known as the Lagoon of Seven Colors, the Bacalar Lagoon mesmerizes with its variety of hues. It's also home to living colonies of stromatolites, which thrive in the lagoon's uniquely alkaline environment and are responsible for its magical array of blues.
Living stromatolite colonies look similar to coral, but are extremely rare, existing in just a handful of places in the world. The stromatolites in Los Rápidos are a relatively new addition to the landscape, dating back to the Holocene era, which began about 12,000 years ago and continues today. But they are remarkably similar to the microbial organisms that were among the first living things on Earth.
The oldest known stromatolite fossils clock in at around 3.7 billion years old, not much younger than our planet itself. They were formed by layers upon layers of cyanobacteria, the same bacteria from which all life on Earth has stemmed and which made the earth's atmosphere a habitable and pleasant place for life to thrive.
At Bacalar, these bacterial formations aren't among the oldest on Earth, but they show us what those structures looked like when they first emerged. These living rocks are a treasure. Combine them with a multi-colored lagoon and a relaxing, undeveloped landscape, and a ride down Los Rápidos de Bacalar will be a memory that will stay with you for a very long time.
You can book a tour or go by yourself. Take a taxi from Bacalar to Los Rápidos and float (or swim) from the river to the lagoon.
No credit cards are accepted at Los Rápidos.
Wear reef-safe sunscreen only. Sunscreens that are not labeled as reef safe kill off the microorganisms that make coral and cyanobacteria thrive.


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City of Cornwall Erecting Banners to Celebrate War of 1812
Cornwall Ontario — Residents will notice a change to the streetscape in Cornwall's commercial areas with the arrival of new street banners highlighting local events and figures from the War of 1812.
The colourful banners are replacing existing City banners on Water Street and in the Downtown and Le Village areas. Installation of the new banners is currently underway.
"The War of 1812 was a pivotal conflict in Canada's history, and Cornwall played an important role in this event," said Mayor Bob Kilger. "With these new banners, we hope to raise awareness of an important chapter in Cornwall's history."
"Some of the best War of 1812 stories centering on Cornwall occurred in 1813," said Bob Peters, Senior Development Officer. "These stories are quite interesting, and we hope local residents and visitors will take the time to find out what happened 200 years ago."
A few weeks ago, the Cornwall Community Museum published a War of 1812 booklet, and a number of other local events and initiatives are being planned for later this year.
The banners recognize the following events and figures from the War of 1812:
Batteaux
The Batteaux banner recognizes the importance of the St. Lawrence River for the movement of goods and supplies between Montreal and Kingston during the War of 1812. Batteaux were a common sight in Cornwall during the conflict. Every soldier, sailor and weapon needed to fight the war in Upper Canada passed through Cornwall.
The Evacuation of Cornwall
Cornwall's main supply depot was located between the present day location of the Clock Tower and Cornwall Community Museum in Lamoureux Park. With notice of the invading American force in November 1813, a decision was made to move the military stores out of Cornwall to a more secure location. Militia loaded the military supplies and other government stores onto 150 wagons and departed Cornwall. This wagon train travelled by way of St. Andrews and Martintown to the defensive post at Coteau du Lac, east of Cornwall.
The Occupation of Cornwall
On the morning of November 11th, 1813, American cavalry occupied Barnhart's Island (just west of the RH Saunders Generating Station), and the western end of Cornwall. The village was undefended, except for a small scouting party of Stormont Militia and St. Regis Warriors. In Cornwall, American officers occupied farm houses while the men bivouacked in the field. Facing only women and children, the invaders were "civil and quiet" however they didn't hide their desire to lay waste to the town and countryside before proceeding to Montreal. On November 12th, after learning of the defeat of the American forces at Crysler's Farm, the occupying forces retreated and left the City.
Bishop Macdonell
Bishop Alexander Macdonell, known as the "Big Bishop," was the first Roman Catholic prelate of Upper Canada. Also known as the "Warrior," he helped raise the Glengarry Light Fencibles, the predecessors of the SD & G Highlanders, and according to tradition, he urged on Canadian forces in the attack on Ogdensburg in 1813.
Peggy O'Sullivan Bruce
Peggy O'Sullivan Bruce operated the St. Andrew's and St. Patrick's tavern on First Street near Pitt Street. When invading American soldiers asked how to get to Martintown to find the retreating British forces, she gave them directions but implored them to be careful as the woods were full of British Regulars, Glengarry militia and St. Regis Indians. There wasn't a soldier or an Indian within miles but the Americans did not know that and they gave up the intended attack.
John Strachan
John Strachan was influential clergyman, educator and the founder of the Cornwall Grammar school. Following the invasion of York (Toronto) in 1812, the newly arrived Strachan went to the American flagship to request an end to looting and burning by American forces. Strachan's will power and personal presence was so strong that it was later said that it was difficult to tell who was the conquered and which the conqueror. Strachan is credited with helping save York from destruction.
Additional information on Cornwall's role in the War of 1812 can be found on both Cornwall.ca, and ChooseCornwall.ca.
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1st Annual Cornwall Ontario Stride for Breath is on May 11th


You would expect early bitcoin adopters to all be swimming in millions right now. For one particular influencer, this isn't the case.
When Andreas Antonopolous, a well revered and extremely influential voice in the blockchain world, admitted to having sold his bitcoin early in the game to pay his rent and support his family, the crypto community rallied behind him and flooded his wallet with $1.6 million worth of bitcoin.
Who is this influencer, and why do people admire him so much?
He then began to explore how he could build his career in the blockchain world, but around this time in 2012, there were few opportunities to get involved professionally, and few were willing to pay a viable wage for his work. While he did purchase a few bitcoin, he ultimately had to sell them off early.
Since his dive down the bitcoin rabbit hole, Antonopolous has written and published hundreds of articles, educating his audience on a wide range of topics — from cryptography, security, distributed networks, cloud computing and bitcoin, to the ethics and politics the distributed systems we're building. He has written several technical books, delivered a number of inspirational speeches on the potential of cryptocurrency, and is considered one of the most trusted and unbiased thought leaders in this space.
He boasts almost 400k followers on twitter, where crypto enthusiasts flock to collect some of his insight on current events surrounding the crypto world. If you want to learn from him, he has uploaded countless videos on a variety of blockchain topics, entirely free of charge.
A New York City-based creator, crypto enthusiast, and dog lover, Roni Rose invests all of her time and brain power into both her personal business ventures as well as those of her clients. Roni also consults for foreign startups that wish to expand in the US, as well as pre-ICO blockchain ventures. She is currently fighting a losing battle against peanut butter addiction but still manages to maintain a healthy lifestyle, balancing work, friends, and quality time with her pup, Bean.