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XA Network expands and appoints senior advisory board, as Southeast Asia digital economy races ahead
XA Network
The XA Network [the X denotes any tech firm with $1b+ valuation and the A refers to Alumni], the leading member-based investment network of executives from prominent tech firms in Southeast Asia, has today appointed an advisory board. The appointments signal the organisation's growth and reach, as the Southeast Asian digital economy proves resilient and is racing ahead at full velocity. John Wood (ex-Microsoft, Room To Read), Steve Chen (co-founder of YouTube), Maya Hari (Twitter) and David Thevenon (Balderton Capital, ex-Google) have been appointed to advisory board positions. They will work directly with the members as the organisation scales and will champion the new purpose - to be an organisation that fosters inclusive innovation for the benefit of start-ups across Southeast Asia. On his appointment, John Wood, advisory board member at XA Network commented: "I'm delighted to join this esteemed board to support and drive the ambitious community of investors. The XA Network brilliantly embodies Metcalfe's law – e.g., the value of a network rises exponentially as the number of users grows. I believe this generation of technology leaders, by working together to support the start-up ecosystem in Southeast Asia, will have an immense impact on the region. We are all very committed to the power of smart capital, intense mentoring and fuelling inclusive innovation. This approach resonates with me on many levels and I look forward to helping XA Network scale to the next level". The XA Network is made up of 100 tech leaders from companies including Alibaba, Gojek, Grab, Google, Amazon, Netflix, YouTube amongst others. These investors offer an unmatched array of skills and counsel to their portfolio companies from engineering advice, product management, to marketing and partnership building experience. As a collective, this is embodied in their purpose to foster inclusive innovation beyond simply investing in start-ups. The XA Network exists to empower the tech community in Southeast Asia with its inclusive innovation approach. The Southeast Asia digital economy is forging new ground every year* and 2020 was no different, despite COVID-19. Over 70% of the region is now online, accounting for 400 million people (of a total population of 580 million). Digital adoption of consumer-service businesses increased as more people spent time online during lockdowns. HealthTech and EdTech based companies are earmarked to take-off in the coming years. Overall, the digital economy added USD $100 billion to the region and is poised to grow to over USD $300 billion by 2025. The XA Network portfolio businesses are making a positive impact across the region such as Indonesian startups, Sampingan who enable access to the gig economy and Bukukas who enable small businesses to digitize their operations. Meanwhile, Singapore-based mentor platform Tigerhall is connecting the world's most successful people with young professionals. Nellie Wartoft, CEO at Tigerhall commented: "We raised $2m in 2020, it was a huge milestone for the company but we had a lot to do. The XA Network members are some of the absolute most supportive investors I've ever had on my cap table. They're never afraid of rolling up their sleeves and doing real work either, which is rare to find amongst investors. They feel much more like an extended team than just financial investors to me, and have been key to Tigerhall's success." The appointments come at an exciting time for XA Network as they achieved their first exit. Lomotif, Singapore's video-sharing service, was acquired by a syndicate for US$125 million. The deal is said to be one of the biggest exits by a tech startup in Singapore in recent years. XA Network highlights (last 12 months) Membership base increased from 50 to 100 people in March 2021 XA Network portfolio includes 30 start-ups in a range of sectors including mobility, healthtech, foodtech, edtech, adtech, fintech, social commerce, proptech Portfolio companies have also gone on to raise $82m in follow-on capital Notes to the editor * e-Conomy SEA 2020 Report About the XA Network The XA Network [the X denotes any tech firm with $1b+ valuation and the A refers to Alumni] is an investment network comprising senior executives from prominent tech companies including Alibaba, Gojek, Grab, Google, Amazon, Netflix and Twitter amongst others. Its mission is to invest and empower early-stage companies across Southeast Asia through their inclusive innovation approach, by exposing these businesses to the wide array of skills in the network. Since 2018, they have made 30 investments and expanded their member base to 100 people. XA Network has invested in a wide variety of promising companies including Bukukas, Tigerhall, Sampingan, Neuron, and Infradigital as well as the Vertex Southeast Asia and India fund. Contact Details XA Network Bilal Mahmood +44 7714 007257 press@xanetwork.co Company Website https://xanetwork.co/
April 19, 2021 08:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time
2021 Starry Taitung Night 2.0 towards Sustainable Economy
Taitung County Government
TAITUNG, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 19 April 2021 - The Starry Taitung Night Concert has made huge strides this year. This event is now more than just beautiful, it's sustainably amazing. The Taitung County Government has hosted the Starry Taitung Night series since 2018. The series has created a unique nocturnal way of experiencing Taitung. Over 90% of people surveyed thought these events were interesting and engaging. This year the Taitung County Government wants these concerts to integrate sustainability, meaningful travel, and the concepts of "Authenticity, Friendliness and Beauty." Therefore, the government spared no effort in applying for the ISO Event Sustainability Management Systems 20121 certification. The Starry Taitung Night Concert is now on list for the top ten things to do in Taitung. There are 7 world-class performances on our program this year. The first concert will take place in Baxian Caves of Changbin Township on June 5. Performers from the National Symphony Orchestra will get the show started. The Starry Taitung Night Tour will host 64 events this year. A professional guide will take visitors to see the Milky Way above Taitung's night sky. In addition, the series will also organize courses to train guides for the Starry Taitung Night Tour. The trainees will get a chance to lead the tour of an actual event. The County Government also aims to promote a circular economy by linking up guides with tours operators. Starry Taitung Night of 2021 is a 7-month event that goes from April to October. The Taitung County Government always aims to promote the sustainable economy by offering excursions day and night, year round. For more information, please visit the Starry Taitung Night Concert's official website https://www.facebook.com/StarryTaitung and Facebook page or search "StarryTaitung" on Instagram. Contact Details Taitung County Government Zhang,Shu-Ling w3069@taitung.gov.tw
April 19, 2021 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time
Stay Fit, Stay Active 24/7 in Quarantine @ Dorsett Wanchai
Dorsett Wanchai, Hong Kong
- "One of the best mid-range quarantine hotels in Hong Kong" by Discovery, Cathay Pacific, - "Best Quarantine Hotel in Hong Kong - Silver" by Expat Living's Readers' Choice Awards 2021 HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 16 April 2021 - Being "one of the best Hong Kong hotels for quarantine that goes above and beyond to keep quarantining guests sane and comfortable during their stay" recommended by Discovery, Cathay Pacific, Dorsett Wanchai, Hong Kong is offering all-inclusive quarantine packages from just HK$800 per night, with 3 meals per day and up to US$281 cash credits to be used during the stay. Living up to its reputation as one of the best quarantine hotels in Hong Kong, the Dorsett Wanchai understands your needs and is therefore launching the Fitness Suite (size: 48 sq. m) equipped with in-suite treadmill and yoga set with resistance band for indoor workouts 24/7. Book your quarantine at the Dorsett Wanchai at HK$800-3,800nett per night with 3 meals per day and get US$60-281 cash credits upon booking. Free cancellation applies 14 days prior to arrival. This limited-time offer is applicable to both new and existing Dorsett-Your Rewards members – sign up for free now, and book direct! For details please refer to the official hotel website. Affordable 'Home Gym' Experience @ Fitness Suite Quarantine can also be fun when you exercise to stay fit in our spacious Fitness Suite. Without the trouble of ordering and bringing the equipment yourself, Dorsett Wanchai has got the most-wanted fitness items covered – at no extra rental costs! The newly launched Fitness Suite comes with a Cybex 770T Treadmill, and a full yoga set with a 4 mm thick yoga mat, a yoga block and 25kg resistance bands, perfect for both physical exercise and meditation practices, 24/7 in the comfort of your guest room. Most rooms in the Dorsett Wanchai, including the Fitness Suite, overlook the Happy Valley Racecourse with windows that opens, which makes for a comfortable workout environment. After a thorough and enjoyable workout, guests can enjoy a hot bath or a high-pressure walk-in massage shower in the spacious bathroom. Up to US$281 Cash Credits for Dorsett-Your Rewards Members! From now until 30 June 2021, guests can instantly earn US$60-281 cash credits upon check-in by booking Dorsett Wanchai's quarantine package – e.g., guests booking Fitness Suite for quarantine at HK$3,800nett per night will receive US$281 cash credits! The cash credits will be available for use during your stay for: Foodpanda in-room dining menu with over 100 options including Western, Chinese, Japanese, and Vegetarian cuisine and even Halal dishes Dorsett Mart the Online Shopping Platform with everyday items, fitness & entertainment equipment available for rental or purchase (e.g., dumbbells, exercise bike, Nintendo Switch) Being voted by thousands of participants, Dorsett Wanchai has also won the Silver Prize for the "Best Quarantine Hotel in Hong Kong" in Expat Living's Readers' Choice Awards 2021 in February, adding another feather to its cap. In the new normal, the hotel never ceases to enhance the services and amenities for its guests. A complementary cutlery set is given to every quarantine guest presented with a set of reusable bowls and plates to reduce the need for disposable utensils, and afternoon treats every Friday #TGIF to cheer up guests. A halfway bloomed flower pot is also gifted to improve the air quality in the room and boosts the oxygen level to build an airier and fresher exercise environment – truly, the hotel has been going the extra mile to make the long 21-night stay bearable, and even delightful for those in quarantine. Stay tuned for more to come. BOOK NOW for an active & healthy quarantine at Dorsett Wanchai. About Dorsett Wanchai, Hong Kong The award-winning 4.5-star Dorsett Wanchai, Hong Kong (Award-winner of Traveler's Choice 2020) is conveniently located between Wanchai and Causeway Bay on Hong Kong Island giving its guests easy access to all business, shopping, and sightseeing destinations in the city. The hotel is a mere 8-minute walk to MTR stations, Times Square, and a 10-minute drive from the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The Dorsett Wanchai, Hong Kong offers 8 types of meticulously designed rooms and theme suites ranging up to 48 sq. m. The signature Grand Deluxe Course View Room offers a breath-taking view of the racecourse in front of the hotel. All rooms are equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi internet. Other facilities include the stylish 3T Bar, a gym room, and various meeting spaces. Visit: www.wanchai.dorsetthotels.com Contact Details Dorsett Wanchai, Hong Kong Ms. Wendy Mak, Marketing & Communications Manager +852 3552 1808 wendy.mak@dorsetthotels.com Dorsett Wanchai, Hong Kong Ms. Felicity Cheung, Assistant Communications Manager +85235521231 felicity.cheung@dorsetthotels.com
The big move: A third of UK households to move home as COVID-19 set to change where Britons live
Romal Capital
Millions of us are set to move home permanently, as a consequence of the pandemic, citing remote working as the facilitator and quality of life as the ambition, according to new research by property developer Romal Capital. The national survey* of 2,000 households found that nearly a third (31%) are planning to change their living arrangements following successive lock-downs and remote-working experiences. This is a staggering increase as only between 4% to 5% of households, typically, move homes in any given year**. The need to move is slightly higher in the 25-34 years age category (32%) compared to slightly less in those over 60 (28%). One fifth (20%) will have aimed to move within the next three months. The ability to combine working from home and in the office in a hybrid working environment influenced more than a quarter of respondents (26%) to consider relocation. Remote working aside, over a quarter of those surveyed (26%) mentioned the need for suitable jobs in the local area. "We're seeing a paradigm shift in how this country wants to live and work," says Romal Capital's CEO Greg Malouf. "Hybrid working options and lifestyle changes are two key elements driving this change in behaviour. Moreover, the temporary stamp duty holiday and the desire to cash-in on significant property price increases in 2021 have also empowered decision making. In fact, in the same period a 16% property price-hike in Liverpool alone, underlines this very bullish market. The current UK housing market simply does not match this new reality, and with these changing demands, there needs to be a country-wide rethink on meeting housing needs." While still considering location, 29% said that a good standard of living will be the most important factor in deciding their future location. It seems however people do not want to go completely remote with almost a quarter of respondents (23%) citing road networks and connectivity as two important criteria, with areas perceived likely to increase in value (10%) and locations near hospitals (9%) closely following. People ranked Waterfront living, whether by the sea, lake or canal, as the top "X-factor" draw for their new living location followed by substantial green spaces and good community feel. Of these, over half (51%) of 35-44 year olds selected community feel in contrast to 41% of the over 60's who opted for waterfront living (61%). Notes to the editor *Research findings based on a survey of 2,000 UK households carried out in April 2021 for Romal Capital by LMRMC (Market Research Society approved partner and ESOMAR corporate member). ** ONS, Families and households in the UK. About Romal Capital Romal Capital is an international award-winning property developer based in Liverpool. The team brings to the city over 60 years of combined property development experience from across Liverpool, and other major UK and international cities. Contact Details Bilal Mahmood +44 7714 007257 b.mahmood@stockwoodstrategy.com Company Website https://www.romalcapital.co.uk/
INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE LEADERS LAUNCH A GLOBAL PLEDGE TO TRUST SCIENCE
International Day of Light Steering Committee
Ahead of this year's International Day of Light celebration on 16 May, the International Day of Light Steering Committee announces the launch of the Trust Science pledge, a worldwide campaign to promote support for the scientific process and to acknowledge the many benefits of science for society. Crises such as the coronavirus pandemic demonstrate the importance of scientific research and remind us how much we depend on dedicated professionals to find evidence-based solutions to global challenges. To recognize the central role played by science in society, the Trust Science pledge invites the general public to join leading scientists worldwide to affirm confidence in the process of scientific research and discovery. To date, the pledge has seen enthusiastic support worldwide with founding signatories including Nobel laureates, UNESCO L'Oréal For Women in Science prize winners, Presidents and CEOs of major scientific bodies, as well as scientists and students from more than 20 different countries. The pledge is now being shared widely to invite all interested individuals to take part. The Trust Science pledge states: "Trust in evidence-based, scientific facts is essential for providing sustainable solutions to today's challenges. By adding my name to this declaration and pledge, I recognize the key role that scientific research and discovery plays in improving quality of life for all." The Trust Science campaign is organized by the IEEE Photonics Society, SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, and The Optical Society (OSA), together with the International Day of Light Steering Committee. "The events of the past year have spotlighted science's crucial role in solving critical global problems," said Steering Committee Chair John Dudley from the Université Bourgogne Franche-Comté in France. "This campaign will allow people around the world to join us in affirming support for science and the scientific process. We encourage all to sign, and our hope is that this will stimulate valuable discussions within families, at the workplace and in educational settings." In the context of the International Day of Light, the campaign will also highlight a number of Champions, research leaders in broad areas of light science and technology, including solar energy, the study of cultural heritage and healthcare. To sign the pledge and to learn more, please go to https://www.trust-science.org Contacts For questions about how you can engage with the campaign, please contact: info@trust-science.org For media enquiries, please contact: pr@trust-science.org Social media: please share using #TrustScience and #LightDay2021 Social media links: Facebook; Instagram; Twitter About the International Day of Light The International Day of Light (IDL) is a worldwide initiative that provides an annual focal point for the continued appreciation of light and the role it plays in science, culture and art, education and sustainable development, and in fields as diverse as medicine, communications and energy. The International Day of Light is administered from the International Basic Science Programme (IBSP) of UNESCO by a Steering Committee that includes representatives from a broad range of international partners: the American Institute of Physics (AIP), the American Physical Society (APS), Bosca, the China International Optoelectronic Exhibition (CIOE), Chinese Optical Society (COS), the European Centres for Outreach in Photonics (ECOP), the European Photonics Industry Consortium (EPIC), the European Physical Society (EPS), the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES), the International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), the IEEE Photonics Society (IPS), the International Commission on Illumination (CIE), lightsources.org - the international network of accelerator based light sources, Light: Science and Applications, The Optical Society (OSA), Tampere University, SPIE, the International Society for Optics and Photonics, SESAME, Signify, Tampere University, Transitions, the Université de Franche-Comté and Velux. For information about the International Day of Light, please visit www.lightday.org Contacts for IDL: John Dudley and Joseph Niemela 2021 Steering Committee Chairs Email: contact@lightday.org Bethany Downer 2021 Communications Coordinator Email: contact@lightday.org Media Contact for Trust Science: pr@trust-science.org About IEEE Photonics Society The IEEE Photonics Society is the professional home for a global network of scientists, engineers and allied professionals who advance laser, optoelectronics, and photonics technology. As a technical society representing the IEEE, it is a vital part of the world's largest technical professional organization of more than 400,000 members dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. Through its highly cited publications, conferences, technology standards, educational activities, and humanitarian initiatives, the IEEE Photonics Society provides its members in more than 160 countries the opportunity to grow professionally and stay on the forefront of transformational breakthroughs in photonics. PhotonicsSociety.org About SPIE SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, was founded in 1955 to advance light-based technologies. Serving more than 255,000 constituents from 183 countries, the not-for-profit society advances emerging technologies through interdisciplinary information exchange, continuing education, publications, patent precedent, and career and professional growth. SPIE annually organizes and sponsors approximately 25 major technical forums, exhibitions, and education programs in North America, Europe, Asia, and the South Pacific. In 2020, SPIE provided more than $5 million in support of education and outreach programs. www.spie.org About The Optical Society Founded in 1916, The Optical Society (OSA) is the leading professional organization for scientists, engineers, students and business leaders in light science and technology. The society serves over 432,000 customers and 22,000 members from more than 100 countries who fuel discoveries, shape real-life applications and accelerate achievements in the field. OSA provides quality research, inspired interactions and dedicated resources for its extensive global network of optics and photonics experts through world-renowned publications. For more information, visit osa.org. Contact Details pr@trust-science.org +1 703-907-0010 pr@trust-science.org
Challenger brand MOJO enters skincare market as it redefines hair care category
MOJO Skin and Haircare
MOJO Skin & Haircare, a popular British private challenger brand in the men's hair care category within the mass market retailers, has entered the skincare category and launched two new premium skincare products. The MOJO Anti-Ageing Moisturiser (vegan friendly) and MOJO Exfoliating Face Scrub, both are available in Sainsbury's stores nationwide. MOJO Anti-Ageing Moisturiser 75ml £10 Great looking skin starts with the right products and having a good skincare routine. MOJO's Anti-Ageing Moisturiser will soothe, hydrate and protect your skin from the elements and stresses of daily life. The luxury moisturiser is enriched with premium anti-ageing actives including UV filters, Sodium Hyaluronate, Collagen, Jojaba Oil and Pro-Vitamin B 5. The non – oily formulation absorbs easily into the skin and will hydrate, soften and energise the skin by boosting the elasticity of the skin - reducing the appearance of fine lines & wrinkles - leaving it firm, smooth and healthy. It also features our luxurious light signature scent. MOJO Exfoliating Face Scrub 75ml £10 Men's skin is tougher and oilier than women's so to get and maintain a great looking face and complexion it needs to exfoliate with the right products. The luxury Exfoliating Face Scrub will help smooth, cleanse & revitalise the overall tone & appearance of the face. Infused with Icelandic volcanic sand and activated charcoal that cleanses clogged pores whilst removing dirt, dead skin cells & oil from the surface of your skin that can cause block pores and lead to breakouts. MOJO Skin & Hair care products are available in Sainsbury's & Waitrose stores in the UK and available in over 3,000 stores across the UK, Australia and New Zealand. The brand will be launching across the US and India later this year. Paul Adrian, founder and CEO of MOJO Skin & Haircare commented: "Our skincare launch is a natural evolution of the brand. The premium product formulations have delivered real results for men around the world, and we are optimistic they we will achieve great looking skin. The retro twist design of the premium packaging means men will be proud to park the range on their bathroom shelf. We're delighted with the Sainsbury's distribution partnership and extending the number of products listed with Sainsbury's and see it as a strong vote of confidence in delivering high performance, affordable, premium skin care products to their customers." With this launch, MOJO will have 4 pro salon hair products and 2 skincare products on sale in shops around the world. All products specifically cater to grooming, styling & men's skincare needs and feature the MOJO signature fragrance. MOJO set out to disrupt the men's grooming industry by bringing a high quality yet affordable premium range of products to men around the world. In blending science and beauty, MOJO fuses high performance formulations with a luxurious fragrance to deliver outstanding products at an affordable price. About MOJO Skin and Haircare MOJO is a premium men's skincare, grooming and styling range which fuses high performance formulations with our unique luxury fragrance. Packaged in premium black and gold jars that feature an eye-catching retro twist design, the range delivers real "wow" factor at POS. Made in the UK the brand offers premium aspirational products at an affordable price. Products are sold in over 3,000 stores across the world including the UK, Australia & New Zealand The MOJO range consists of four hero pro-salon hair styling products Styling Cream, Defining Paste, Classic Pomade and Molding Clay. MOJO has launched 2 new premium skincare products, an Anti-Ageing Moisturiser (vegan friendly) and Exfoliating Face Scrub, both are available in Sainsbury's stores nationwide. Andrew Gerrie, Co-founder of LUSH was an early investor in the company. MOJO won the ECRM Buyers Choice Award 2020 and the Great British Design Award in New York and featured in the government's UK Trade & Industry global programme. Contact Details MOJO Skin & Haircare Bilal Mahmood +44 7714 007257 b.mahmood@stockwoodstrategy.com Company Website https://mojo-style.com/
Osmo For Schools Receives Prestigious 2021 EdTech Digest Award in "Curriculum and Instruction Solution" Category
Osmo for Schools
Osmo for Schools proudly announces that its Osmo Learning System is the recipient of the 2021 EdTech Digest Award in the "Curriculum and Instruction Solution" category, while its Osmo Projector App has placed as a finalist in the "New Product or Service" category, and its Osmo STEAM Learning System has placed as a finalist in the "STEM Solution" category. "It's a very pleasant surprise to hear that Osmo for Schools won the 2021 EdTech Digest Award for best Curriculum and Instruction Solution, and came in as a finalist in two other categories," says Jan Richards, head of education sales and marketing at Osmo for Schools, the division of Tangible Play that promotes in-classroom usage of Osmo's learning tools. "This validates our incredible, hard work to make Osmo for Schools' educational products widely available and more visible to educators nationwide." Now celebrating its eleventh year, the EdTech Digest Awards recognize people in and around education for outstanding contributions in transforming education through technology to enrich the lives of learners everywhere. Featuring EdTech's best and brightest, the annual program shines a spotlight on cool tools, inspiring leaders and innovative trendsetters across the K-12, Higher Education, and Skills and Workforce sectors. This year's finalists and winners were narrowed from the larger field and judged based on various criteria, including: pedagogical workability, efficacy and results, support, clarity, value and potential. To introduce educators to Osmo's educational technology, Osmo for Schools will also host a FREE webinar on Wednesday, June 16 at 8 p.m. Eastern Time (5:00 pm Pacific Time) via Zoom, for pre-K to grade 5 teachers to learn more about how to implement Osmo for Schools learning systems, and make the most of their Osmo products. The webinar will help teachers maximize Osmo's potential for English Language Arts (ELA), Math, and STEAM/STEM stations. Sign up URL. About Osmo for Schools Osmo for Schools, a division of Tangible Play, Inc., focuses on building in-classroom usage of Osmo's award-winning educational systems. Using proprietary AI technology, these systems help teachers foster collaboration, communication, creativity, critical thinking, and increased engagement in learning, in students. Osmo is used in more than 30,000 schools in North America. Tangible Play is headquartered in Palo Alto, California. For more information about Osmo for Schools and its products, visit schools.playosmo.com. Contact Details Carolyn Kamii PR +1 310-251-0550 carolynkpr@gmail.com Company Website http://schools.playosmo.com
April 15, 2021 04:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time
Pocono Organics Launches One of the First Regenerative Organic Grown Full-Spectrum Hemp Product Lines
Pocono Organics
Pocono Organics, one of the largest regenerative organic farms in North America, has launched one of the first regenerative organic grown full-spectrum hemp product lines and the only to carry the globally recognized Rodale Institute logo on its products and packaging. Pocono Organics' wellness product line includes artisanal, small-batch items including tinctures, creams, salve sticks, lip balms, massage oil, popular bath bombs as well as a pet-friendly organic tincture. These products are formulated in their own lab and are available online and carried in more than 30 retail outlets, spas, and doctors' offices across multiple states. Pocono Organics, located atop the Pocono Mountains, uses the power of USDA certified organic full-spectrum hemp extract to deliver a broader range of wellness-promoting cannabinoids - creating the entourage effect that unlocks numerous potential health benefits through multiple cannabinoids versus relying solely on CBD. "I personally know the power of plant-based supplements," said Ashley Walsh, Founder and President of Pocono Organics. "I was diagnosed with gastroparesis in my late '20s. It is a very painful and daily condition where my stomach is paralyzed and I am unable digest food normally. My doctors wanted to cut out parts of my stomach, insert feeding tubes, and put me on a regiment of pills. I took a different path including an organic diet as well as CBD-rich supplements, which became vital to how I managed my condition and are part of my daily wellness routine." Power of Nanoparticle Technology Nanoparticle technology is used in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries as a way to make products instantly bioavailable to the body and to ensure precise dosing without diminished impact through first-pass metabolism – when ingested products first go through the stomach before going to work one to two hours later. "Nanoparticle technology is a game-changer for people seeking the immediate benefits of full-spectrum hemp extract," Walsh added. "Instant bioavailability is vital for people who want to get an accurate dose they expect. The water-soluble, nanoparticle formulation has been done for select products including one of our tinctures and all of our bath bombs. It's not seen often in this industry because it's hard to do and is a big investment, but the value is worth it. And, we've kept the price in range with traditionally formulated products. We'll be announcing a full line of nano-particle products soon made with organic ingredients." Power of Trust "We are focused on becoming vertically integrated which is why we have invested in our in-house formulation and packaging because it's hard to know who to trust when it comes to high quality organic CBD products," Walsh continued. "Our mission comes from my personal healthy journey and I want to ensure our products are accessible for all – including our pets - which make this very personal for me." According to a study done by the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, nearly 70% of CBD products are mislabeled. This troubling statistic is why Pocono Organics is transparent in how and where its products are grown so that consumers can make an informed decision about products they can always trust. "Every hemp plant grown at Pocono Organics has been in our hands from hand-seeding to hand-harvesting," said Walsh. "We hang dry our plants so that they retain higher levels of cannabinoids and terpenes – which makes a better-quality product. Each of our products include organic ingredients that you can pronounce!" Every Pocono Organics' product has a QR code that allows consumers to review the Certificate of Analysis (COA) from an independent, third-party research lab ensuring there are no pesticides or heavy metals in any of the products. "I have been using Pocono Organics creams, both scented and unscented, on my clients in our spa and believe these to be top-quality products that actually work," said Yvette Bertsch, Spa Director at the historic Congress Hall Resort in Cape May, NJ. "I was impressed by Ashley and how her products evolved from a deep desire and need for health, healing, and a better quality of daily living. Ashley's products far surpassed me and my clients' expectations for results, which is why I trust and use Pocono Organics." "Kitchen Toke's foundation is rooted in the belief that cannabis is food and food is medicine," said Joline Rivera, founder of Kitchen Toke. "Our collaboration with Pocono Organics very much fit that definition. It starts with their care in the regenerative farming practices through to the final products. Pocono Organics is a win/win for people and our environment, especially the honeybees!"\ The Pocono Organics line up can be found at more than 30 retail locations, including Kimberton Whole Foods, Kalahari Resorts and Conventions, Riverwards Produce Market, Local Roots NYC, Kitchen Toke online store. "I have been recommending CBD to my patients for several years," said Dr.Peter Hunt, a practicing chiropractor in Stroudsburg, Pa. "The primary reason is its ability to allow the body to better respond to stress and reduce inflammation. The flavonoids, polyphenols, cannabinoids, and terpenes all act together to reduce inflammation and protect the central and peripheral nervous systems. I am finding that the nanotechnology is very effective for many of my patients. Pocono Organics' partnership with Rodale Institute ensures the highest level of organic farming that you can find, thus ensuring the highest quality products that are available." Pocono Organics is also the only company in the world to carry the renowned Rodale Institute logo on its products and packaging as a sign to consumers of the high standards and responsible farming practices used to make these items. Rodale Institute, recognized as the global leaders in regenerative organic science and research, is a strategic partner of Pocono Organics to bring the power of soil-based farming to larger audiences. Regenerative organic agricultural practices include low-till methods and zero use of chemicals and pesticides. This farming approach produces some of the cleanest and nutrient-dense crops grown on earth – making them better for consumers – while also strengthening and healing the soil in which they are grown – which is better for our planet. Click here to learn more about Pocono Organics' regenerative organic grown full-spectrum hemp product line. About Pocono Organics Pocono Organics is a health and wellness organization with a mission to inspire people and heal the earth. The Global Center for Research, Education, and Discovery is one of the largest regenerative organic farms in North America. Located in Long Pond, Pennsylvania, Pocono Organics has more than 380 acres of farmland and 40,000 square feet of greenhouse space. Pocono Organics has a strategic partnership with Rodale Institute, the global leaders in Regenerative Organic Agriculture practices and research and is one of their largest research satellite facilities. The farm is also home to more than 250,000 honeybees that make delicious honey and help strengthen the local ecosystem. Awarded the 2019 Environmental Innovator of the Year by the Green Sports Alliance, sustainability is a hallmark of Pocono Organics. The farm draws power from a 3MW, 25-acre solar farm and reclaims rainwater from 70,000 square feet of roofs for irrigation. Pocono Organics also serves the local community through its Clean Food, Dirty Hands school education program and veterans in transition through a Veteran Farmer Training Program. In addition, the property includes an organic farmer's market and café, and with a 56-room adjoining hotel, is an agritourism destination, and host location for annual festivals. Please visit www.PoconoOrganics.com to learn more about Pocono Organic's mission and work. These statements have not been evaluated by the food and drug administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease. Contact Details Pocono Organics Mike Mooney +1 704-361-9499 mike@poconoorganics.com Company Website https://www.poconoorganics.com/
THE GREEN ROOM WITH JIMMY VIVINO PREMIERES 04/20
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Executive Producer Steve Gaçonnier at W And W Digital, LLC, discussed the announcement during a live broadcast from Dallas, Texas on Friday, April 9th, 4:20 pm 2021. "We are fortunate to have American guitar legend Jimmy Vivino as our host for this series. Who better to talk to musicians and industry titans then than someone that eats, breathes, sleeps and of course… plays music.", Gaçonnier shared with a smile. Jimmy Vivino leads the BASIC CABLE BAND, the house band on the CONAN O'BRIEN SHOW and has played with everyone from Levon Helm to Ringo Starr. Tune in to Jimmy and company as he shares stories from The Green Room launching April 20, 2021 on WeedAndWhiskeyNews.com and on The Green Room's You Tube channel April 21, 2021. Followed by a rebroadcast-on April 28th, 2021 as part of Willie Nelson's Luck Summit benefiting High Holiday, which seeks to destigmatize, educate and promote cannabis culture in an informative and entertaining way. Jimmy explained his take on the talk show and why it's called The Green Room, "The green room has a special place in my heart. I met a lot of people through the green room, I had a lot of great conversations… from BB King to Ringo Starr to Al Green to Bonnie Rait t to Gore Vidal, politicians, musicians, writers…" "In my experience of 28 years in television, more happens in the green room than happens on the air. When you work in television, people have 5 minutes… but in the green room more time is spent talking. We'd like to bring that atmosphere of the green room to this show. Where we're not looking at a clock or a commercial coming up or anything, we're just talking. We could be talking about anything. I could have Slash on there and we could talk about horror films for the whole time, so be ready." Executive Producer Steve Gaçonnier is producing the series along with Executive Producer Jerry Joyner of Weed And Whiskey News. A sneak peek at the first 3 guests include: DAVID FISHOF - MUSIC PRODUCER | FOUNDER OF ROCK & ROLL FANTASY CAMP Jimmy discusses with Fishof how he started in the business and his first gig. Fast forward to the impetus behind his Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp, American Gladiator, Ringo Starr and a few stories including Sammy Hagar and Roger Daltrey. SHEP GORDON - SUPER MENSCH Jimmy chats with Shep Gordon. Affectionately known as "SuperMensch", Anthony Bordain said "Shep is the man who's done everything, been everywhere, and was at seemingly every important moment in musical and culinary history. Shep Gordon is a legend." Gordon has been instrumental in bolstering the careers and brands for The Red Rocker, Sammy Hagar, Chef Emeril Lagasse, shock rocker, Alice Cooper. Involved in promoting Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison, Teddy Pendergrass, Ridley Scott, Mike Meyers, Helen Hunt, Michael Douglas, Mick Fleetwood and so many more. Shep is now a father with the birth of his son, Benjamin. We'll learn how Shep has provided over 3 million meals to Maui's hungry and his philosophy for success. DANNY ZELISKO – CONCERT PROMOTOR | FOUNDER OF EVENING STAR PRODUCTIONS | FORMER PRESIDENT & CHAIRMAN OF LIVE NATION SOUTHWEST Jimmy talks to Danny Zelisko about his focus on putting the right acts in the right places at the right time with the right ticket prices in order to maintain fun and excitement for audiences with artists like The Police, Cheap Trick, Pat Benatar, Talking Heads, KISS, Bon Jovi, No Doubt, Nirvana and Pink Floyd. Interviews with Elliot Easton of The Cars, Billy Gibbon s of ZZ Top, Slash and Lukas Nelson are currently in discussions. The weekly broadcast is free and will sustain the content through a non-traditional advertising and product placement model. "We are developing relationships with brands in the alcohol and cannabis space. Including spirits brands like Alcanna, Constellation Brands, Great Northern Distributors, Heineken & Molson Coors Brewing and cannabis brands like Apothecanna, Caviar Gold, Marley Natural and Willie's Reserve. These brands are congruent with the lifestyle of our audience.", shared Joyner. Weed And Whiskey News is a content distribution studio focusing on Cannabis, Whiskey, Music and the culture within. Their website, live streaming portal and social channels have developed series content including: Infused Kitchen, Miracles of Marijuana, Sips and Quips and The Green Room with Jimmy Vivino. Weed And Whiskey TV is an On-Demand TV Network, featuring original, highly-entertaining cannabis and spirit friendly programming. The vast majority of their original programming is only four minutes and 20 seconds in length and can be viewed on virtually any mobile device. Weed and Whiskey TV also streams curated music concerts, feature films, shows and Holiday specials. Twist one up, pour a whiskey...sit back, relax and enjoy Weed And Whiskey TV. It's TV with a Twist! W And W Digital, LLC is an entertainment and media holding concern headquartered in Dallas, Texas. W And W Digital owns and operates the streaming TV Network, Weed And Whiskey TV. In addition to licensed feature films and episodic series, W And W Digital created and produces the following episodic series. "DI High", "Higher Than Space", "History Written in Stoned," "In Luck" (filmed at Willie Nelson's Luck Reunion that coincides with SXSW), "Paper Bartender", "Trailer Talks", "Tequila Shots" and recently launched Weed And Whiskey News.com. Contact Details Jerry Joyner +1 214-762-7101 info@weedandwhiskeynews.com Company Website https://www.weedandwhiskeynews.com
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The latest update of the Telegram messaging app comes with a handy new feature: the ability to 'undo' the deletion of chats and chat histories.
In most cases, people regret something they sent in a message, so they'd want to take it back, and in most cases forget all about it. But what if they deleted a chat by accident? Anyone would fully expect it to be gone forever, right?
While that might be true, Telegram is bringing a new update that gives users the ability to get back their deleted messages or chat history! To be able to do so, they will have to move fast. Five seconds is all they get, but at least you can get your messages back.
Telegram has made several changes as part of its latest update; more notably the ability to get back deleted messages. But move quick! You only have five seconds to it.
The update also brings several other changes to Telegram, like the ability for group admins to restrict members from sending messages, or new group permissions within groups. Telegram has also doubled the number of members in a group to 200,000 from 100,000. Finally, the update also brings the option to sort Telegram contacts by name and last time seen, which works on both iOS and Android.
Telegram users on Desktop can now expect support for the ability to automatically download files and music, as well as the ability to choose output devices for Telegram Calls. Finally, the update brings users the ability to choose their own emoji set.


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"Love, Gilda — The Eternal Spirit of Gilda Radner" Documentary Film Screening to Benefit Kopkind/CID at Latchis Theatre Filmmaker Q&A with Lisa D'Apolito – Friday, August 3 at 6:30pm
(Guilford VT) The Vermont premiere of LOVE, GILDA, a film by Lisa D'Apolito about the life of comedian Gilda Radner, is scheduled for Gallery Walk Friday on August 3 at the Latchis Theatre, downtown Brattleboro, Vermont. The screening is a benefit to support Kopkind/CID film retreats.
D'Apolito, director and producer of LOVE, GILDA, originally shared the idea of the documentary with fellow Kopkind/CID filmmakers in 2014. For the last 13 years, Susi Walsh, CID co-founder (1981) and Executive Director, has collaborated with Guilford resident John Scagliotti to offer film camp retreats on his farm. Scagliotti is an Emmy Award-winning documentary producer and the creator of the public television series In the Life – the monthly hour-long program on news and culture about the gay community that ran on PBS from 1992-2012.
Returning to Kopkind/CID three years later, D'Apolito sought feedback on final edits before submission to the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival in New York. In April, LOVE, GILDA opened the prestigious event.
Now in its 19th year, The Kopkind Colony and the Center for Independent Documentary (CID) will combine forces during the first week in August to provide filmmakers a place to workshop their films in progress. The Kopkind/CID Film Camp is held at Treefrog Farm in Guilford, Vermont, a mountaintop haven that encourages filmmakers to engage in deep conversation, reflection and a chance to recharge from the intensity of independent filmmaking.
CID's Walsh understands the power of the unique role that Kopkind/CID offers to independent filmmakers. "Over 120 filmmakers have joined us up at Kopkind over the years, bringing their diverse and inspiring films to be workshopped in a truly supportive space with their peers. Filmmakers have formed lasting partnerships, networks and collaborations with their fellow campers—many of them coming back at different stages in their film. And that was the case for Lisa. She first came in 2014 when she was early on in the process—and then again last year as she was close to the end and wanting feedback on her edit. We are proud to be "early and often" supporters of so many great filmmakers!"
The Kopkind Colony is a living memorial to the late journalist and Guilford resident, Andrew Kopkind, based at Tree Frog Farm in Guilford, Vermont where Kopkind did much of his writing and where his archives are housed. He wrote on politics and culture with a matchless style and depth for national and international publications until his death, in 1994. The Kopkind Colony has been sponsoring public movies, lectures and performances in Guilford and Brattleboro since 1999.
In addition to his role at the Kopkind Colony, Scagliotti programs Vermont's LGBTQ Short Film Festival CineSLAM, which takes place at the Latchis Theatre during June Pride.
Tickets for LOVE, GILDA are $12 and can be purchased on the Cine SLAM website: http://cineslam.com/?p=1685. For more information, contact John Scagliotti, Kopkind Administrator: stonewal@sover.net

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Sr. Collette came to Downham as parish sister in September 2009, joining the Mottingham community and continuing the long association between the parish and the Sisters of St. Joseph. In June 2021, the community closed and our presence in south-east London seemingly came to an end.
Back in 1931, a request had been made for the Sisters to come to help with the growing Catholic population in the expanding Downham estate. Their first home was in Chinbrook Road, but three years later they moved to Meredith House in Grove Park. A parishioner recalls there being a beautiful chapel there with a very old harmonium and the organist having to pump the pedals up and down for it to work. She also has good memories of processions in honour of Mary in the grounds of the convent when the may-trees were in full blossom.
The Sisters became a very familiar sight in Downham because at that time they wore their long black habits with white wimples. They are remembered for walking everywhere, whatever the weather. In 1933, they opened Good Shepherd Primary School. A parishioner writes: "My headmistress was Sr. Ambrose and I remember three other nuns, Srs. Mary Ita, Elizabeth and Philomena. They expected high standards from us, and, through them, Good Shepherd School gained a very good reputation." She also recalls that the 'nuns' kept the school open throughout World War II, only closing for a very short time for bomb damage to be repaired. Another memory was of seeing Sr. Mary Ita and Sr. Elizabeth pinning up their long robes to play Shinty, a very rough form of hockey and, she says, the Nuns were VERY competitive!! Other sisters that came to her mind were Sr. Mary (O'Neill) who came to Good Shepherd as headmistress in January 1975, Sr. Mechthild, Sr. Mary Pius, Sr. Mary Alban and Sr. Mary Joan.
The same Downham parishioner also remembers the nuns doing a lot of work in the parish. As well as all their parish duties and running the school, she says, they opened a residential home for children in the grounds of the convent. In 1990, however, circumstances had changed, and the Sisters moved from Grove Park to a smaller house in Mottingham where they were to stay until June 2021. By then, numbers in the 'English' Province (which over the years had included England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland) had fallen to such an extent that it was felt best for the majority to come together in and around Llantarnam in Wales, the only other presence being our sisters in Killorglin in Ireland. So, in the midst of the Covid pandemic, the last four sisters sadly left Mottingham and moved to Llantarnam. Our presence in England came to a close … at least for the foreseeable future.
It has been difficult to say proper good-byes to people during the pandemic, but the parishioners of Downham were keen that the dedicated pastoral work and catechesis of their parish sister should not be left unacknowledged. And so, almost exactly a year after the sisters' departure, when Covid was less virulent, they invited her and her family back for a celebration and presentation. Mass was offered in gratitude to God for his almost 13-year gift of Sr. Collette to the parish. A large group of parishioners came to wish her well, to exchange reminiscences, thanks and tokens of friendship, and a good meal was enjoyed by all.
As we, as a Province, actively live diminishment, it is comforting to be reminded that the Love we have been called to share will continue to fire the hearts and lives of others for years to come. Thanks be to God.


Mobile phone company Orange is suing contractors Kier Regional and Haden Young after a flood in one of its data centres.
Orange is suing the two companies for £2.6m after its Bristol data centre suffered damage in August 2001.
Kier fitted out the site and Haden Young provided M&E services. Orange claims Haden Young's workmen failed to install the correct joint to connect the chilled water system to an air-conditioning unit, which led to the flood.
It says Haden Young was in breach of contract and negligent, and failed to exercise reasonable skill and care in fitting the parts.
Orange is accusing Kier Regional of failing to complete the work it was hired to do in a "workmanlike fashion".


Thursday, January 19th, 2017 saw an exclusive media luncheon followed by a VIP event to showcase the official launch of Narcisa Pheres for Jewelry Maki in Hong Kong. Both events took place at Sky Lounge, a venue that beautifully overlooks the Hong Kong skyline from the 49th floor of The Upper House.
Jewelry Maki is one of the oldest Japanese diamond jewelry houses with more than five decades of history in the Japanese luxury market and with over 25 stores across Japan. In November 2016, Jewelry Maki appointed Narcisa Pheres as Creative Director, aiming to bring the company on the international scene and bridge cultures together due to Narcisa's heritage, international exposure and understanding of Japanese culture.
In keeping with the Japanese inspired theme, the media luncheon event was infused with Japanese elements such as a tailored and personalised Japanese menu for media guests with Geta, hand fans, gold-infused sake, Japanese hand-made engraved chopsticks and a 0.1ct diamond nail polish by Camellia distributed by Miki Corporation.
During the luncheon, Narcisa Pheres for Jewelry Maki debuted their collection titled 'Aristeia by Narcisa Pheres for Jewelry Maki'. The collection was influenced by the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi and was comprised of a scintillating amalgamation of jewelry pieces that also had a European touch and a modern twist in design.
Following the media luncheon was a VIP event where VIP guests enjoyed afternoon champagne and afternoon tea with the creative director as they were taken through the journey of the Aristeia Collection.
With Hong Kong being one of the primary global launch pads for Narcisa Pheres for Jewelry Maki, Pheres aspires to bring the brand back to its glamour and prestige with also reclaiming the luxurious sensation Japan associates with diamonds, gems and fine jewelry. Being a global citizen and constantly traversing around the globe, between Milan, London, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Paris, New York and Los Angeles, Narcisa Pheres continues to build a successful luxury empire eminent internationally.


Kirsty O'Leary Leeson graduated in 2011 with a First Class degree from Norwich University of the Arts. Since then she has exhibited widely in her home county of Norfolk, has been a finalist in the International Saatchi Drawing Showdown, been featured in BBC Television's 'Show Me the Monet' and was Visual Art Trader's 'Artist of the Month'. Her practice explores both the physical and psychological geography of existence which she feels is complimented by her use of pencil with gesso where the subject matter of each drawing records the unfolding of an event. As much to do with reflection as with observation, her work represents the depiction of a fluid reality.
Kirsty has work in private and public collections in London, New York, the UK and the Middle East.


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Derrick Jones, Jr. Injured in Blazers-Nuggets Preseason Game
Portland's starting small forward suffers a back contusion after a nasty fall.
By Dave Deckard@DaveDeckard Dec 18, 2020, 7:53pm PST
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Derrick Jones, Jr. suffered an injury, later identified as a back contusion, during the third quarter of the Portland Trail Blazers' game with the Denver Nuggets tonight. Jones sustained the bruise off of a fall after an alley-oop at the 10:36 mark of the third quarter.
Here's video of the play, courtesy of NBCSports Northwest.
DJJ throws down a monster jam, but takes a hard fall in the process.#RipCity
Stream: https://t.co/Qw6YqQ11wx pic.twitter.com/wvn5dotaxj
— NBC Sports Northwest (@NBCSNorthwest) December 19, 2020
He was removed from the game and soon after the team announced he would not return.
Jones joined the Blazers this season, signing as a free agent after playing the last 2.5 seasons with the Miami Heat. He has since started at small forward for the Blazers during all four pre-season games. He earned the 2020 Slam Dunk Contest crown during All-Star weekend and is known as one of the best high-flyers in the NBA.
The Blazers will begin the 2020-21 regular season next Wednesday night, hosting the Utah Jazz.
We will bring you updates as news filters out.


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NYU Abu Dhabi to host region's first-ever Quantum Computing Hackathon
Hackathon News
NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) will host the region's first-ever Quantum Computing International Hackathon with a focus on innovation, entrepreneurship, and advanced industries, from March 30 to April 1, at the NYUAD Conference Center.
The three-day programming marathon will see renowned international computer science professors, founders of successful startups, technology professionals, and venture capitalists come together at NYUAD to lead teams of talented computer science students from all over the world – with the majority of students from the Arab world – to solve complex algorithms. The teams will develop innovative applications relevant to diverse fields such as health, education, film, music, business, and science for the benefit of social good in the Arab World and globally.
This year, more than 200 participants from more than 30 countries will convene at NYUAD and learn about quantum computing and quantum-based technologies using Amazon's Braket SDK to access the newly made available Oxford Quantum Circuits quantum computer "Lucy". Participants will work together as cross-disciplinary and diverse global teams to develop their own solutions in social good with quantum computers.
Learning top practices in software development, students will get a rare opportunity to be mentored by leaders in both industry and academia. This event will provide valuable insight into the full cycle of creating a tech startup, and create prospects for future international project collaboration, launching startups, and undertaking academic research. The best applications will be eligible for prizes.
The NYUAD Hackathon for Social Good will be supported by experts from academia such as AWS, University of Calgary Institute for Quantum Science; Quantum Algorithms Institute (Canada); and the QC researcher for the University Linz, Austria, qBraid, and the Quantum Coalition Hackathon by Yale and Stanford.
Experts from businesses including Microsoft, AstraZeneca, IBM, AWS and qBraid will also be represented and available as a source of mentorships to the participants.
NYUAD Affiliated Faculty and Clinical Professor of Computer Science Sana Odeh, who organized the event, commented: "This year's Hackathon for Social Good is an important event as we celebrate its tenth year, and it is also the region's first quantum computing hackathon. We're proud to bring experts from all over the world, from leading institutions including Yale, MIT, and Stanford, to provide participants with high-level quantum computing education, to mentor teams, and, along with the students, explore solutions to a wide range of challenging projects."
Keynote speeches, open to the public, include Mike Pell, Director of The Microsoft Garage; multimedia artist, composer and writer, also a fellow at the center of Quantum computing at Yale, Paul D. Miller (DJ Spooky); Barry Sanders, Professor, Director, Institute for Quantum Science and Technology; Distinguished Chair Professor, University of Science and Technology China; Kanav Setia, CEO and founder of Qbraid; Robert Wille, Full Professor at the Johannes Kepler University Linz, Austria, and Chief Scientific Officer at the Software Competence Center Hagenberg GmbH, Austria, among others.
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Dušan Pašek junior (* 18. Januar 1985 in Bratislava, Tschechoslowakei; † 5. November 2021 in Bratislava) war ein slowakischer Eishockeyspieler, der mehr als ein Jahrzehnt für verschiedene Klubs in der slowakischen Extraliga unter Vertrag stand. Sein Vater Dušan Pašek senior war ebenfalls ein professioneller Eishockeyspieler.

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Dušan Pašek begann seine Karriere als Eishockeyspieler in seiner Heimatstadt in der Nachwuchsabteilung des HC Slovan Bratislava, für dessen Profimannschaft er von 2003 bis 2007 in der Extraliga, der höchsten slowakischen Spielklasse, aktiv war. Gegen Ende der Saison 2006/07 wechselte der Center innerhalb der Extraliga zum HK Skalica, bei dem er die folgenden drei Jahre verbrachte. 2008/09 absolvierte er vier Länderspiele für die Slowakische Eishockeynationalmannschaft. Zur Saison 2010/11 wurde er vom HC Košice verpflichtet, mit dem er auf Anhieb und erneut 2014 den slowakischen Meistertitel gewann. Nach 2014 spielte er noch für den ŠHK 37 Piešťany, den HC 05 Banská Bystrica und erneut den HK Skalica in der Extraliga, bevor er 2018/19 beim SHK Hodonín aus der dritten tschechischen Liga seine Karriere ausklingen ließ.

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Can a Robot Save Us from Surgical Errors?
On Behalf of Crandall & Pera Law, LLC | May 26, 2016 | Uncategorized
All surgeries carry some degree of risk, which is why surgeons train for years to master the delicate art. Cutting into the human body damages tissues, and one misstep can cause irreparable damage. Human surgery is one arena where machines have been unable to outperform humans, simply because of the intricacy and delicacy required.
Until now, robots have played the role of assistant in the operating room. The widely used da Vinci system uses human input to control precision robotics. The system was revolutionary when it was introduced; smaller and more precise incisions reduced healing time and infection risk. But to err is human, and surgeons are still very human.
Small errors, huge effects
A recent study in the British Medical Journal has confirmed that medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States, ranking just behind heart disease and cancer. Worse, a recent analysis published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that just seven emergency surgical procedures accounted for around 80% of deaths and other factors related to emergency surgeries. All seven of the procedures involved abdominal surgery. In short, surgical errors contribute to a large part of healthcare associated deaths, and abdominal surgical errors have a very high fatality rate.
A new robot is in the works that would help to reduce medical and surgical errors, and the team behind the tech has just announced a major breakthrough. The Smart Tissue Autonomous Robot, or STAR, has successfully performed soft tissue surgery with minimal human interference. The system uses advanced imaging technology, force feedback sensors, and a highly precise mechanical arm to suture soft tissues.
STAR recently performed a procedure called anastomosis on a live pig. During the procedure, two severed pieces of intestine were stitched together. The results of STAR's procedure were compared to three other methods, all of which required a human hand to guide the suturing.
Docs oversee robot's first stitches
The Verge reported, "Overall, the STAR robot produced stitches that were more evenly spaced than any of the other three methods. This is a good signifier of a suture's strength, said Axel Krieger, an assistant to the study, as inconsistent spacing leads to pressure points. These, in turn, lead to leaks." In addition to even spacing, the robot was able to react to changing circumstances and constantly moving flesh. Despite the success of the experiment, STAR isn't quite ready for the real world; more tests are needed in a great deal of different circumstances.
STAR represents great hope for our future, and the efforts behind the technology have the best of intentions. However, the present we live in is the one where medical errors are a leading cause of death and eight in ten abdominal surgeries result in death. Medical errors kill people and change families forever. When they do, we are here to help.
The experienced Ohio and Kentucky medical malpractice lawyers at Crandall & Pera Law can evaluate your case and help your family recover from injury or loss. Call 877.651.7764 for our Kentucky team, 877.686.8870 for out Ohio team, or contact us today for a free consultation.
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The gravitational slip parameter is an important discriminator between large classes of gravity theories at cosmological and astrophysical scales. In this work we use a combination of simulated information of galaxy cluster mass profiles, inferred by Strong+Weak lensing analyses and by the study of the dynamics of the cluster member galaxies, to reconstruct the gravitational slip parameter η and predict the accuracy with which it can be constrained with current and future galaxy cluster surveys. Performing a full-likelihood statistical analysis, we show that galaxy cluster observations can constrain η down to the percent level already with a few tens of clusters. We discuss the significance of possible systematics, and show that the cluster masses and numbers of galaxy members used to reconstruct the dynamics mass profile have a mild effect on the predicted constraints.


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Manohar Malgonkar
THE most priceless book I ever saw was in the modest museum attached to the Vikram University at Ujjain: a manuscript of the Ramayana translated in Persian at the behest of the Great Mughal emperor, Akbar. It was kept in a glass-topped display case such as one sees in cake-shops, among other exhibits of little value: coins, glass paperweights, silver inkpots and brass statuettes. For its age of more than four centuries, it seemed to be in very good condition. Its tiny illustrations glinting as though painted with powdered gems.
How had so precious an object, something which should have rightfully belonged in a burglar-proof display case in some great museum of the world, ended up among the bric-a-brac put together by the staff of a not-so-old university in upcountry India? The faculty-member who was taking me around did not know. Later, I asked around among the university staff, but they didn't know either. My own guess is that they got it when, towards the turn of the 19th century, they moved into the premises they still occupy a complex of buildings which was once the main residence of the Scindia Maharajas of Gwalior.
Ujjain was once the capital of the Scindias, and the palace was built by their most illustrious ancestor, Mahadji, late in the 18th century. Mahadji Scindia was surely the most powerful ruler in northern India, having taken the Mughal Empire under his 'protection', thereby forestalling the British who were planning to do just that. From his numerous military campaigns, Mahadji had brought back all sorts of treasures which he had lavished on his capital city, the most conspicuous of them being the jade doors which had been wrenched off from some ancient Hindu temple in the middle ages they're now the doors of the inner sanctum of the Shiva temple in Ujjain. What could be more natural than that Mahadji should have also retrieved the copy of this Ramayana and brought it back to Ujjain.
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Mahadji died in 1794, and with his death, the Maratha confederacy which had ruled much of India just disintegrated. The Scindias themselves, from being the protectors of the Mughal Empire, had to accept the vassalege of an English trading company, but they were rich and powerful still.
Meanwhile, the Persian Ramayana had lain in some strongroom of their Ujjain palace, among other acquisitions. Early in the 19th century, the Scindias shifted their capital to Gwalior and over the years, gifted the palace premises in Ujjain to various public institutions. The officials of the Scindias who were entrusted to remove the Scindia possessions from these buildings to Gwalior either missed Akbar's Ramayana or did not think it was worth taking away: just a book, after all. It was left behind in one of the buildings which, in the mid 20th century, became the Vikram University.
This, of course, is guesswork, but, till such time as someone comes up with firm evidence, it'll have to do. My concern is not to establish the provenance of Akbar's Ramayana so much as the fact that it should have been commissioned at all... Akbar the Great was a men of wide-ranging interests. Even though he was deeply religious, it was not the religion of his birth that he practised. Over the years he actually set himself up as the founder of a new faith, Din-i-Ilahi. It was perfectly in character for him to have commissioned the writing of the Hindu and Christian holy books so that he could pick their essence to be incorporated in his new faith. It is only in more recent times that attitudes seem to have hardened so that, in some lands the mere reading of the Testament or the Ramayana would be a whipping offense.
On the whole, the earlier Mughals seem to have been surprisingly liberal-minded. Shias and Sunnis mingled freely, and, what with the practise Akbar had initiated of taking wives from the most illustrious Rajput clans, even Hindus were not thought of — or at least not treated as — Kafirs. And few of them seem to have observed the religious ban on the drinking of alcohol — and some, such as Gias-beg, who, for a time, was Jehangir's wazir — have been memorable drinkers. After Gias-beg died, his daughter Noorjehan — empress as well the virtual ruler of the empire, ordered that a 'surahi', or wine-flask, should be prominently carved on his grave.
Even in today's permissive society, a loving daughter wishing her father to be remembered as someone addicted to drink, would be thought to have gone overboard. But evidently, not in those times, and that gravestone with its carved surahi still exists. But then, Noorjehan herself was no respecter of the conventions. Her parents were from Persia, and Shias. Today, of course, Persia which was once Iran, has changed beyond recognition and the Ayatullahs have fanatical views about such things as music and alcohol. But in medieval times, Persia was a byword for the sort of romanticism and permissiveness enshrined in Omar Khayyam's rubaiyyat, in which he asks;
I often wonder what the vintners buy,
One half so precious as the goods they sell.
The fact is that Akbar's desire to find out for himself the basic philosophies of Christianity and Hinduism and Noorjehan's decision to proclaim her father's fondness for wine by carving a surahi on his grave, are all of a piece with the civilised norms of the times. Who would believe it now, that in ancient times, the Arabs themselves translated and circulated the holy books of other faiths, not because someone ordered them to do so, but to satisfy their own urge to know about such things and even for their reading pleasure?
As evidence, here is a story that has a strange similarity with the Vikram University's Ramayana, of a book also thought by some to be of no value at all.
It happened in France, in the late 16th century. A gang of bandits who had robbed a rich landowner's house stopped on the wayside to sort out their loot. Among the items they threw away was a book called Barlgam and Jasophat.
A schoolboy, the son of a rich nobleman, who was home for holidays came upon the book. It captivated him and changed his life. The book told the story of an Indian prince of ancient times who had resolved to renounce the pleasures of this life and live in poverty, serving god and mankind. The boy there and then made up his mind to do just that: to take holy orders and renounce the pleasures of worldly life. His name was Joseph who, in the early 17th century, became known as Father Joseph, a legendary wheeler-dealer in Europe's politics who yet lived the life of a beggar, dressed in rags, and survived on food he begged for.
That book, which thus changed Father Joseph's life was the story of the Buddha. It had been translated into French from the Greek language version, which itself had been a translation from an Arabic edition, which had been translated from an original Sanskrit book called Lalita Vistara.
How much of the force and flavour of the original Sanskrit book had survived the process of these transformations is a moot point. Linguistic scholars explain that Jasophat is a corrupted version of Bodhisattva. It seems that in the Arabic script, the letters 'b' and 'y' are similar, so that whoever translated the Arabic book into Greek; made Bodhisativa into Yodisatva, and thus Jasophat.
Be that as it may, the wonder is that Arab scholars of medieval times should have taken the trouble to translate a Sanskrit book, and, even more, that there were, a thousand years ago and more, common people in the Arab lands who might have wanted to read such a book!
This feature was published on April 20, 2003


Boxing movies are a bit passé these days, but here's one that, on balance, was probably worth the telling.
Bumped up a couple of weights by a canny trainer (Eckhart), real-life fighter Vinnie Pazienza (Teller, doing a good job, if slightly lacking in charisma) becomes Junior Middleweight champion of the world.
A few weeks later, he's severely injured in a car crash; his back is broken and doctors tell him he may not walk again, let alone fight.
Given halo surgery, involving screws inserted into his head in four places, Vinnie is soon walking but, despite being cosseted by his father (Hinds, hamming the Italo-American papa up) and family, longs to return to the ring.
His subsequent achievements lead him into a record-book entry as the greatest boxing comeback of all time.
Eckhart, looking, with his shaven forehead, a dead ringer for Chris Meloni of TV's Law and Order, is very good as the trainer, full of nervous energy - an outstanding performance that comes across as totally natural, always finding more in the role than meets the eye.
The fights themselves are staged with reasonable authenticity, but there's little here we haven't seen before in a boxing movie, and the film could also have done with a stronger female lead; Casciani as Vinnie's girl is, admittedly with limited screentime, no more than adequate.
USA 2016. UK Distributor: Icon. Colour (unspecified).


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On December 28, 2022, James (Jim) Roger Hathaway unexpectedly passed away at UPMC Hospital, Lititz, PA with his loving wife, Arlene, by his side. Jim was born in Ardmore, OK, September 17, 1937 to the late Bertha and Elmer Hathaway.
He is survived by his wife, Arlene Ferris, with whom he enjoyed 25 happy years of marriage. Together they shared a passion for sailing and ballroom dancing. They sailed to many exotic destinations including Belize, Florida Keys, Greek Islands, Leeward Islands and The British Virgin Islands where they were married while on a sail trip with the Philadelphia Sailing Club. Jim was the Commodore of the PSC for several years. They sailed locally in the Chesapeake Bay and Lake Nockamixon, where they kept their sailboat named, "Namaste". When living in Gore, OK for a few years they had a pontoon boat on Lake Tenkiller to enjoy spending time on the water.
Jim was a member of The Episcopal Church of St. Thomas the Apostle in Morgantown, PA where he served as a Vestry member for several years. In recent years while living at Brethren Village in Lititz, PA he volunteered at the Thrift Shop and was very active in social gatherings making many friends.
Growing up Jim was an active Boy Scout earning the rank of Eagle Scout. Jim was a 1955 graduate of Classen High School, Oklahoma City, OK; a 1959 graduate of Oklahoma University receiving a B.S. and an M.B.A. from Oklahoma City University.
Jim is a military veteran becoming a Counter Intelligence Corps (CIC) Agent supporting Strategic Army Corps as Captain in the U.S. Army. After his military service he began his career at Woerm Engines Supply as a manager. He continued his career in public transport at Kansas City Transit Authority and Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority in Philadelphia, PA where he was the Chief Automotive Officer of Bus Operations.
He is predeceased by a brother Joseph (Cincinnati, OH) and sister, Ann Jefferson. He is survived by two brothers, Robert (Yukon, OK) and William (Seattle, WA); three children Pamela (VT), Roger (IL), and Robert (CA); four grandchildren, Michael (CA), Ben (ID), Alexander (VT) and Brooke (CA) and three great-grandchildren Camryn (CA), Aubrey (CA) and Reagan (CA). He is also survived by his step-son, Steven Ferris.
Jim's kind, pleasant and infectious smile will never be forgotten. Always willing to help others he will be sorely missed by family and friends.
As an avid sailor and longtime member of the Philadelphia Sailing Club, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Chesapeake Bay Foundation at www.cbf.org or as Jim was a cat lover, in honor of his rescue cat Mr. Riggs and his dearly departed cats, "L.B." and "B.C." donations may be made to "One By one, Inc" Cat Rescue, PO Box 272 Temple, PA 19560 www.1by1catrescue.org.
A celebration of Jim's Life will be held at Brethren Village Chapel of Lititz, PA on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at 11:00 AM. Private interment will be held at a later date.
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I wasn't sure I would publicly ever tell this story, but it seems like the right time and place, now.
While at DLNR, when we were contemplating State rules for the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands (NWHI,) several proposals were being considered; multiple maps illustrated the various alternatives.
Of particular interest and one of the significant issues at hand, was whether we would continue to permit bottom fishing, or not. At the time, a handful of bottom fishers had permits.
In addressing the potential impact of eliminating NWHI bottom fishing, I had a concern about the impact to the price of fresh bottom fish that local consumers would face, if we would eliminate that source.
I had requested that a study be done to evaluate the impact. PEW Foundation funded the study that folks at UH prepared concerning the price impact. That study concluded that prices increases were expected to be insignificant.
Never-the-less, various alternatives and mapping of such were part of the final evaluation.
We had regular meetings with individuals, organizations and federal agencies about the rules – whether fishing should be allowed, or not; if allowed, should we limit that to certain areas, etc.
That map, and the internal draft rule package associated with it, allowed for continued fishing in designated areas.
DLNR staff prepared a set of draft rules to take before the Board of Land and Natural Resources as the State's proposed rules – it called for continuation of existing bottom fishing in the NWHI; the map noted open and closed areas for fishing.
These were being prepared to present them to the Land Board.
For weeks, each night, I would take the rule package home and review the rules and maps. I would occasionally make tweaks in the rules, but the basic premise (of continued fishing) remained.
Literally, in the morning of the decision to set the date for presentation and decision by the Land Board, I came to work (having re-reviewed the package the night before) and received a call from Athline Clark, who was DLNR's lead for the NWHI.
At that moment, the last three weeks flashed through my mind and I remembered how uncomfortable I had been feeling about what we were proposing – and the lack of sleep that I had during this time.
This started a process where several others followed with similar protective measures.
The BLNR unanimously adopted the State's Refuge rules, they were later signed by Governor Lingle; President Bush declared it a Marine National Monument (President Obama later expanded its size)' UNESCO designated it a World Heritage Site and … I guess, the rest is history.
To me, this action reflects the responsibility we share to provide future generations a chance to see what it looks like in a place in the world where you don't take something.
One of the issues about the rules, and in protecting the place, relates to access. Due to the sensitivity of the area, permits are limited – so, rather than taking the people to the place, there are tools now in place to bring the place to the people.


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What are the Common Dances from the 1960s?
Cathy Rogers
Common dances from the 1960s featured the ability to dance without a partner. The dances also shared vivid names. These unique dances included the Mashed Potato, the Fly, the Penguin, the Monkey, the Swim and the Funky Chicken. Some sources claim that as many as 500 dances were introduced in the 1960s.
One of the most popular dances of the 1960's was the Twist.
Just one of the dances from the 1960s that created the largest craze was The Twist, debuting, as the decade began, on the Dick Clark Show. The Twist originated with the song of the same name, originally released by Hank Ballard. Chubby Checker, who had only one minor prior hit song, released a new version of the song. Checker's success continued with over a dozen hits that decade, many of which contributed to the most popular dances.
The simplicity of The Twist dance made it popular with all ages. The movement was simple: place one foot forward and twist it back and forth while rotating your hips from side to side. Other twist songs followed by artists including Hank Ballard and the Midnighters, The Beatles, Gary "U.S." Bonds, Sam Cooke and others.
The common dances from the 1960s veered away from the touch partner dancing that had been popular in prior decades. As a dance, The Mashed Potato originated with songs by Steve Alaimo, James Brown and Dee Dee Sharp. Variations exist, but some descriptions of this dance involve both arms placed out in front of the body. While grinding each foot alternately, the performer flutters the arms one at a time. The concept was that the performer appeared to be mashing potatoes with his or her feet.
Just as you would imagine, the dance named the Monkey, another popular dance from this decade, imitated the antics of the animal it was named for. Dancers faced their partners while waving their arms, bobbing their heads, scratching and hopping. Major Lance introduced the dance in 1963 with the hit "The Monkey Time."
Other popular dances from the 1960s included the Locomotion, the Duck, the Hanky Panky, the Camel Walk and Do the Freddie. Many of the dances caused controversy. In one instance, Brigham Young University (BYU) banned all "fad dances" in 1966 and Buffalo banned the Twist in 1962.
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I also learned the "SOC" in Michigan around 1964-1966. I was the only boy to know how and even girls who wouldn't normally talk to me, ask me to dance. Wish I could remember how it went.
I finally have read about someone else dancing the "soc". It was called the Detroit Social when I was doing it in South Bend, Indiana. Thank you anon 263000.
My hubby and I have danced the "soc" for 48 years, mostly in Michigan but in Florida for nine years. It's no place on the internet.
My mom used to do the camel walk to an instrumental song from the 60's. Any idea who did the song? Kind of a catchy tune.
Does anyone know how to do "the skate"? I can't find any website that tells you how it goes.
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One of the most popular dances of the 60s was the jerk. And The Skate was also very popular.
The twist was a fun dance. Everybody would come alive.


A Norwich woman who stole thousands of pounds from a vulnerable pensioner she befriended must pay back more than £60,000 in compensation.
Sonja Sharp had known the man, who is in his 80s, for several years and was trusted to manage his affairs when he developed dementia.
But in January this year Norwich Crown Court heard how the 53-year-old stole £9,539 from the man between February 2016 and January 2017.
She admitted the theft and avoided an immediate prison sentence.
But Sharp has now been ordered to pay £61,091 in compensation following a Proceeds of Crime Act hearing today.
Judge Stephen Holt said £137,376 was taken from the victim's account between 2011 and 2017.
But he added it would be a "serious injustice" to assume all of the money went to the defendant.
Norwich Crown Court heard how Sharp, of Bawburgh Road, Easton, had previously worked as the man's cleaner and later became friends with him.
Sharp claimed the victim insisted on giving her the money.
But Judge Holt said he found her evidence "wholly unsatisfactory".
He said when Sharp was asked about an £8,200 payment that went into her account in 2011, she explained the victim wanted to "pay off" her mortgage.
Judge Holt calculated the compensation figure by multiplying £9,539 over a six-year period, and adding interest.
Sentencing her in January, Judge Holt said: "He [the victim] lacked the capacity to deal with his financial affairs and he was moved to a care home.
"Over a 12-month period you have taken these sums of money from him. He had trusted you to look after his money.
At the same January hearing, Sharp received an eight-month jail sentence suspended for two years.
The judge accepted she had shown remorse by pleading guilty and had not spent the cash on any lavish lifestyle but just day to day living.
Andrew Oliver, for Sharp, said she was remorseful, adding: "She is desperately sorry it happened".


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Rand Paul and the Rest of You Damn Conservatives Need to Get Off John McCain's Lawn!
09 Mar, 2013 by	John Hawkins
I asked the president, can you kill an American on American soil, it should have been an easy answer. It's an easy question. It should have been a resounding, an unequivocal, "No." The president's response? He hasn't killed anyone yet. — Rand Paul
I do not believe that question deserves an answer. — Lindsey Graham
Mr. Holder's letter answers Mr. Rand's question, "Does the president have the authority to use a weaponized drone to kill Americans not engaged in combat on U.S. soil. The answer to that question is 'no.'"– Jay Carney
I don't think that what happened yesterday is helpful to the American people. — John McCain
Poor, poor John McCain and Lindsey Graham. Here they were discussing new tax hikes and amnesty with Barack Obama over a sumptuous dinner and that rakish scamp Rand Paul made it impossible for them to enjoy the fine cuisine.
It was bad enough that he was picking a public fight with Barack Obama, but that scalawag actually confronted Obama over a constitutional issue! Didn't he understand that just isn't done in Washington?
Worse yet, Rand Paul won and he WON BIG! He made Obama look bad, got Democratic Senator Ron Wyden to join in on his filibuster, and he thrilled the conservative base in the process. Obviously, exciting conservatives is a terrible idea because John McCain didn't take a single stand that electrified conservatives in his entire presidential campaign and look how well that turned out!
As a result of this whole fiasco, the Obama Administration is now admitting that it doesn't have the right to use a drone to kill American citizens on American soil. Is that really the road Republicans want to go down? High profile confrontations with the Democrats on conservative issues directly relating to the Constitution that can be turned into big political winners?
That's certainly not the formula George W. Bush used in his second term. John McCain and Mitt Romney didn't go that way either. No, they stuck to a tried and true formula. They showed their bipartisan spirit by being tougher on other Republicans than their Democrat opponents. When they did disagree with their opponents, they used lots of forgettable boiler plate language to make sure it didn't stick in anybody's mind. No sir, they didn't go in for any of these flashy attention-grabbing tactics like marathon filibusters.
Moreover, doesn't Rand Paul understand that the Republican Party's consensus strategy is to stay perpetually on defense? The Democrats attack and we spend all our time explaining that we're not horrible people. If a Republican in D.C. does fire back, we have to make sure that it's so boring that no one even remembers what was said five minutes later. After all, effective criticism gets the attention of the liberals in the press and they might say mean things about us. If it really scores points, Rachel Maddow might even call you a racist and David Frum might write that people like you are ruining the Republican Party. Are we really going to win that way?
Of course, not! Ideally, we'd just retreat on every issue, but these doggone conservatives who vote Republicans into office keep demanding that the politicians they send to D.C. actually represent their values and interests. How unreasonable can you get? Everybody knows the way that Republicans win is by convincing everyone that they're just like the Democrats, but not quite as a bad. Then when the Democrats screw up badly enough, people will realize that we're the lesser of two evils and then we'll get into office and prove it!
Granted, there are other establishment approved tactics we can pursue: Like talking tough about how we're not ever going to give in on principles and then folding or making lots of noise about how horrible Obama's cabinet nominees are before we allow them to be confirmed. It's also perfectly acceptable for Republican politicians to whine that Democrats aren't being fair, call for more bipartisanship, or to promise to do the right thing later on in exchange for doing more of the wrong thing now.
Really, that's the worst thing about Rand Paul's irresponsible little stunt. Twitter and Facebook were going wild, people were tuning into C-SPAN for hours at a time to watch, Libertarians were saying nice things about a Republican, and conservatives across the country loved it. When you create that kind of energy and on top of it, you WIN, it can only lead to demands for more of the same.
Is that really a road we want to go down? Actually trying to succeed? After all, trying to win is hard! The liberal mainstream media will criticize you if you're effective. The comfortable same old, same old has to change. You can't keep relying on the same well connected consultants, leaders, and old faces that keep failing and you have to turn to new voices. Isn't it better to be thought of as reasonable, moderate fellows who lose honorably while the country slides into oblivion than it is to actually strive for victory? John McCain and Lindsey Graham think so and it's EXACTLY that kind of approach that has been causing the Republican Party to lose.