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Funds Europe – On the one hand, we have the climate crisis, which is still the most urgent challenge facing us, and on the other, we have the Covid-19 pandemic, which has accelerated conversations that might have taken a number of years to the here and now. Against this backdrop, what are your top three ESG priorities?
Mascotto – Some observers think the Covid-19 pandemic detracts from the fight against climate change. In reality, the drastic mitigation measures put in place to fight the virus is helping clear the air. While weather conditions could skew data of satellite observations, asset owners focused on decarbonising their portfolios may take the opportunity to redouble their efforts – arguing that transitioning toward a lower-carbon economy is, in fact, doable. Against this backdrop, we have identified three major ESG implications.
First, while fossil fuel divestment will continue to be an option to reduce climate change-related risk, we are emphasising an ESG momentum approach focused on the combination of cleantech thematic tilting and engagement over full-fledged divestment.
Second, we believe investors will increasingly embrace the notion that the environment, healthcare and the economy intersect. As such, we are focused on companies whose businesses accelerate the transition toward a circular economy as well as on companies involved in medical innovation, access to medicines, healthcare cost reduction, and efficiency solutions for diagnostic tests and therapies.
Third, relative to developed markets, living standards in emerging markets are among the lowest in the world and the region is also more vulnerable to environmental and health-related issues, such as pandemics and rare diseases. All these conditions support our focus on investing along the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in emerging markets, in particular SDG goals 1 (no poverty), 3 (good health and wellbeing), 7 (affordable and clean energy), 8 (decent work and economic growth) and 9 (industry, innovation and infrastructure).
Shihn – Both the climate crisis and Covid-19 are important issues to find solutions to sooner rather than later. Taking a long-term investment view, our top three ESG priorities are climate transition, diversity and inclusion, and integration of sustainability considerations within investment portfolios.
We are increasingly more comfortable in taking a harder line on assets which are less likely to be able to transition towards cleaner solutions, such as tar sands and thermal coal within some investment portfolios. But we do still think that energy is an area which industry investors will still want or need to have exposure to in some measure going forwards, which is why transition plans and action are critical when considering the climate crisis we are faced with.
Nazarova-Doyle – As an asset owner, we delegate a lot to managers, but we always set the strategy and expectations for them. We have four tools to manage ESG risks and capture ESG opportunities, which are: exclusions, stewardship, tilts allocated to specific themes and integration. Integration is very important and that's mostly the remit of active management, so when you completely integrate that ESG thinking from the bottom up at the stock selection or the instrument selection level. In a way, we piggyback off full ESG integration of assets and as an asset owner, it gives us peace of mind that our managers are doing the right thing. There's also the element of stewardship of our asset managers to make sure that they are doing what they told us they are. We do stewardship directly with some of the largest holdings, particularly focusing on the top 20 holdings that we have across our portfolios and adding to the efforts that our managers are already undertaking in that space.
Marshall – Like Maria, we do ESG integration and stewardship, we link voting to our climate beliefs, we report according to the Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), we have most of our assets in-house where we directly integrate part of risk management bottom-up, and for our remaining external managers, a review of their climate competencies is part of a selection and monitoring process. When identifying additional ESG priorities, we are judicious, so we do not overreach and sacrifice quality for volume, and from a sustainable owner perspective, we are careful to make sure our priorities synchronise with the organisation's direction of travel. Railpen's journey has been to build an internal investment management function, to save costs by doing that, and to more straightforwardly express our beliefs about where long-term investment opportunities lie.
The next stage in our process has been to establish an internal fiduciary function. The sustainable ownership team which I head sits in our fiduciary offering, not our investment management offering. What we're looking to do with how we manage climate change is not just approach it from a bottom-up perspective – which stocks we select, the risk-based exclusions we apply, inclusion of climate change in the stock note or the credit note, being part of Climate Action 100+, using Transition Pathway Initiative data to help inform our shareholder votes – but also from a top-down perspective.
What can we do top-down that is supportive of our members', our beneficiaries' long-term interests that relate to climate? Well, we can incorporate it into investment risk management, our assessment of covenants, valuation work, ALM and investment strategy. It's those additional fiduciary aspects that we're going to be working on next, but that's not to say that the bottom-up work won't remain a really important piece of work.
Nazarova-Doyle – There is a strong theme coming out in that you have to do both bottom-up and top-down, it's not really an either/or.
MacDonald-Brown – It's partly because there is this huge complexity to deal with that probably the more sophisticated your integration process is, the harder it is to audit, validate and compare to another person or business. This desire for an explicit headline, that ambitious target combined with the bottom-up is important to help people compare what are pears with pineapples and different things. That dual role is really important.
Schiendl – Our top three ESG concerns are improving signing/updating the ESG governance structure. I am based in Vienna, and in continental Europe a lot of developments are driven by regulation, there is the European Union Sustainable Finance Regulation and there is the disclosure regulation as part of this which will force all European market participants to disclose their ESG policies at the first stage, and later metrics and data.
We have the European regulators, the Austrian regulator, the BAFIN in Germany, and they have published guidelines on how organisations should prepare/improve their governance structure, their processes and so forth. We are about to do a complete rework of our investment governance structures and investment processes, including ESG, sustainable finance, climate and thereon.
On the strategies and the vehicles, I would reiterate that a big concern is improving ESG and climate skills within your organisation. It comes back to what Amandeep said in that it makes a lot of sense to invest in renewable energies, but by doing so, you find out that a lot of these companies have a high carbon footprint. As of today, our carbon footprints are typically measured with Scope 1 and Scope 2 emission, but not necessarily Scope 3, and if you were able to include foregone emission because of renewable energy sources, things would change things dramatically. The first contact that an ESG investor makes is with ESG integration then carbon footprinting, but it needs to go beyond this. Things then become more complicated and you have to do much more work at the detail level to know what you and your organisation understands by this. Then comes the timescale, so if you focus longer-term, it makes more sense to include stronger Scope 3 emissions in your decision-making process than if you were just looking for some short-term strategies.
Funds Europe – On the one hand, we have the climate crisis, which is still the most urgent challenge facing us, and on the other, we have the Covid-19 pandemic, which has accelerated


Have you felt your spirits lifting over the last two days? A full moon in Sagittarius often provides a much-needed elevation of mindset and soul sustenance and this one is no exception. While most of us are quite busy with pressing affairs, there's a lightness, too.
Like playful waters rising and lifting all boats, so the moon swells as Jupiter dances into the effortless flow of a water trine (emotional sustenance, succor) with Venus in Cancer and Neptune in Pisces. This can take the edge off of even the most brittle and/or weary attitude.
The Sabien symbol for 8-9' Sag is, 'A Mother leads her small child step by step up a steep stairway.' And how fitting I find that picture. Jupiter lights up the dark: steep stairs can be quite frightening, going up or down, for a little person. Venus in Cancer is Mom to Perfection, whoever that may mean to you, personally. And Neptune in Pisces never ceases to illustrate how separation and unity/dark and light/bottom of the stairs and top of the stairs are All One when the dust settles.
If you can place this sabien imagery over your own life matters and circle of associates like a template, you cannot help but activate this trine exponentially. Are you learning something entirely new to you? Are you stretching your limits, plumbing your depth capacities? Who is there to cheer you on or comfort you at day's end? Or perhaps you are the nurturer who beams with pride at how much someone has grown lately. How might you fit into this story-imagery?


Come Tuesday, weather permitting, Austrian daredevil Felix Baumgartner will attempt to be the first person to break the sound barrier in free fall.
The mission will take Felix 23 miles above Earth in a small space capsule.
He will then step out of the capsule and plunge to Earth hoping to reach speeds that exceed 690 mph.
The vessel is rigged with 15 cameras so that the entire Red-Bull sponsored event can be broadcast live online.
It's an unthinkably dangerous stunt that will test the limits of the human body in one of the most brutal environments: Air pressure is practically nonexistent and temperatures can sink to negative 70 degrees Fahrenheit.
Click here to see how it will all come together.


And I did not complete 'I See Red'. Grrr. No excuses. What's the point, right? I can however, show you the progress I've made up to this point and say that I'll have some time to work on it this weekend, and in August. Wish me luck.


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Q: Ripple effect does not work when loading `materializecss` dynamically As described in the title, the ripple effect does not work when loading materializecss dynamically. The chrome dev tool tells that the following two HTML produce the same DOM tree.
Is there anything wrong with my implementation of dynamically importing materializecss?
Here are 2 pieces of the reproducible HTML code (you can try them at https://jsbin.com/ :

Working Sample (click and hold on the button shows correct ripple effect):
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<link rel="stylesheet"
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NOT Working (click and hold on the button shows no ripple effect):
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However, using document.write() temporarily solves this problem, but I don't want to use this API since this is not flexible.

Please try not to include another JS library to solve this problem!

A: Found the reason. It was because the Waves library added a DOMContentLoaded event listener which runs Waves.init(), but somehow this was not triggered when loading js library dynamically.
Solution: run Waves.init() manually

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CZI raises alarm on rising crime
THE country's organised manufacturing sector lobby group, the Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) has sounded the alarm bells over rising crime levels, warning that this may affect foreign direct investments.
In its latest report titled Crime Trends in Zimbabwe, the CZI says crime has been on an upward trend, increasing by 12% first half of 2022 compared to the corresponding period in 2021.
At the core of this increase are cases of fraud, armed robbery, unlawful entry into premises and theft, evidently resulting in massive losses for the business community and households.
Before this report, the manufacturers were mainly lobbying for policy shift on macro-economic stability.
The report shows that various businesses and households have been subjected to armed robberies. Recorded cases of armed robbery in which firearms were used increased to 695 from January to July 2022 from 640 cases in the same period in 2021.
Out of these 695 cases, a total of 100 accused persons were arrested and taken to court, where 28 of them have been convicted. The 9% increase in armed robberies is of great concern to business and the general public.
On a positive note, cases of armed robbery where other weapons were used have been on a decline. From January to July 2022 a total of 2 426 cases were recorded, which is a 4% decline from the 2 516 cases recorded in the same period in 2021.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police managed to account for 561 accused persons and 193 of them were convicted at courts.
"Crime is also a major factor in the cost of doing business. Businesses operating in a high crime environment have to spend more on crime prevention and insurance. Sadly, crime in Zimbabwe is increasing which negatively impact on the operating environment for the Zimbabwean business," the report reads.
"High crime rates damage the country's image, which affects the countries' ability to attract foreign direct investments. Additionally, a high crime rate increases the cost of doing business since corporations will be obligated to safeguard their assets using sophisticated gadgetry and mechanisms, the cost of insurance also goes up. Business must continue to work hand-in-hand with police through the Business Against Crime Forum of Zimbabwe to combat crime and create a safe doing business environment."
Fraud cases, according to the report, increased by 4% to a total of 5 875 from January to July 2022 compared to 5 650 cases recorded during the same period last year. Out of these cases, a total of 3 045 accused persons were arrested and taken to court where 846 of them have been convicted, the report shows.
"Due to the worldwide increase in the use of e-commerce, businesses are more susceptible to fraud cases. Businesses and individuals are losing large sums of money through transactions conducted via the internet," the report reads.
"According to ZRP, most criminals are posing like potential customers intending to buy large quantities of products which they would propose to pay for using international transacting platforms. The business would receive text messages confirming that money has been transferred into their account when in actual fact, the message would be fake."
The report further shows that in 2022, cases of unlawful entry and theft has been on the rise. Since January up to July 2022, about 23 304 cases had been recorded, compared to 21 144 cases in the same period in 2021.
The 9% increase is of great concern for business and individuals, as it will likely result in increased insurance premiums.
A total of 360 cases of theft of motor vehicles were recorded during the period from January to July 2022 compared to 340 cases recorded during the same period last year.
This translates to a 6% increase. Out of the 360 cases, 88 accused persons were apprehended and 24 of them have since been convicted at courts.
Related Topics:Confederation of Zimbabwe IndustriesCrimeForeign Direct InvestmentZimbabwe Republic Police
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Dragnet arrest of opposition officials towards polls flagged
'Zim competitiveness still hampered'
Election season could ratchet up inflation
Blocking opposition rallies haunts police
CZI exposes Treasury's promises and lies

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The right polo equipment will enable you to have a comfortable and smooth playing experience. It is, therefore, imperative to choose suitable playing equipment. The first step is to consult a trained polo profession. Factors such as physical characteristic including your height, weight, body type, gender glove size, playing experience, your budget, the number of mallets you can break in one year, the presence of any handicap and aspirations will determine the type of polo equipment that is right for you. This brief overview looks into how to choose the right polo equipment.
Stability of equipment when it comes to polo is crucial. A good saddle should be stable. Choose a saddle with a wooden frame that is reinforced with steel and has extra padding for comfort. The saddle pads should be made of soft material such as rubber for comfortable riding. Saddles with safety release systems, square seat, and slightly large saddle flaps will ensure maximum comfort and stability as you can remain in a firm position.
The size and weight of a mallet will determine its balance. For young children and inexperienced players a light stick is preferable. As you get used to the game, you can increase the length and weight of the stick.
Your polo gear should come with knee pads and polo boots to help protect you as you are playing. Choose high-quality boots made of beautiful leather fro best protection and extra comfort.
It is vital to choose polo equipment that is made of high-quality material for maximum durability. Select polo equipment made of Argentinian leather which is resilient and hard-wearing to ensure you will not need to buy new equipment soon. Equipment that endures even after multiple polo matches will give you value for your money.
The design of your gear will determine how comfortable you are in playing. A trouser with an over-edge ankle hem will ensure your legs are comfortable at pressure points after folding trousers into socks to wear with polo boots. Double belt loops ensure you are comfortable while playing and you do not need to keep adjusting your pants.
Quality rods provide better balance compared to standard sticks. A quality cane will have more knots giving it more stability.
The most suitable Polo fabric is Cotton since it is extremely comfortable and keeps a player cool even when the sun is hot.
If you intend to play polo in the snow, it is good to choose snow polo ball in crimson red which is highly visible in the bright snow.


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Real, who have become specialists at progressing through the European knockout rounds in recent seasons, showed a perfect example of their ability to grind out results with this win against Bayern.
The defensive issues which led to a 3-1 defeat in their dramatic quarter-final second leg against Juventus resurfaced in the first half here, and they could have been further behind before Marcelo scored against the run of play.
The holders who are attempting to win the competition for the third successive season, struggled defensively but were clinical in attack – and Marcelo and Marco Asensio scored either side of half-time.
Marcelo smashed home a half-volley from the edge of the penalty area to level matters before Asensio capitalised on an error by Rafinha to score a breakaway goal.


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Daye Jack – Deep End
The NYU Drop-Out Drops Video For Standout Single from Surf The Web EP, Premiered by Billboard
Critical Praise:
"Daye Jack has been slowly solidifying himself as one of the most unique young voices in hip-hop right now, thanks to a number of fantastic projects that show the true breadth of his impressive versatility." – Pigeons & Planes
"Daye Jack carries a powerful message". – Billboard
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"If you don't know Daye Jack (pronounced Die-aye Jack) yet, you will soon." – Mass Appeal
"Meet the new wunderkind of celestial hip-hop pop" – The Guardian
"Daye Jack has no trouble standing out. His ability to combine complex song structures, vocal melodies, and soulful production gives his music a weight that so many of the artists making the club bangers of the month will never achieve." – Complex
"Daye Jack is …extremely talented at a young age and swirling together the styles that previously had been so carefully separated, all with a big grin. Whether he's rapping or doling out sweet melodies, it's all working" – Huffington Post
The Announcement:
Daye Jack is many things. Born in Nigeria, raised in Atlanta, and living in Los Angeles, the former Computer Science major makes music that mixes rap, electro, and pop into a unique blend, forging the sound of Hip-Hop's future. Daye demonstrates his versatile talent in the video for "Deep End," premiered today by Billboard. Pool party poppin around him, Daye spits his verses percussively, flexing his skills as an MC over the MAG produced beat, before dropping into a delicate falsetto for the chorus, showing off the pop sensibility that inspired esteemed songwriter Max Martin to take Daye under his tutelage. Originally premiered by Zane Lowe on Beats 1 Radio and featured on the most recent episode of Empire, "Deep End" is a standout track from Daye's second retail EP Surf The Web.
The EP features seven tracks about living a human life in a digital world, including previously-released highlights "Deep End," the accurately titled "Raw," played more than 363,000 times on SoundCloud, which features snapping boom-bap drums and "Death of Auto-Tune"-style guitars, and the bassy electro pop-rap banger "Finish Line," (122,000 plays on SoundCloud). Featuring a guest appearance from Dev09 and production from the likes of Mike Elizondo (50 Cent, Eminem), Klas Ahlund (Robyn, Katy Perry, Madonna), Stefan Graslund (Charli XCX), Kiko Merley (Allan Kingdom) and MAG (Flo Rida's "My House), Surf the Web is an endlessly replayable, detail-rich effort from one of music's bright young talents.
Born in Nigeria, Daye Jack moved with his family to Atlanta at the age of six, splitting his time between soccer, computer programming, listening to Outkast, 50 Cent, and Eminem, and singing in choir. After high school, Daye earned a scholarship to NYU, majoring in Computer Science and furthering his musical development by absorbing the works of artists like Chance The Rapper, and deriving creative and collaborative inspiration from his talented classmates. In 2014, Daye released his breakthrough mixtape Hello World, which caught the attention of Max Martin, who signed him to his publishing imprint, and Warner Bros. Records exec and producer Mike Elizondo, who signed him to a record deal.Since releasing his Soul Glitch EP in 2015, Daye has earned praise from outlets such as Billboard, Pitchfork and Pigeons & Planes, collaborated with the likes of Killer Mike, Ariana Grande, and Tori Kelly, and toured packed venues with Lukas Graham and Pell. Surf The Web, the latest step on Daye Jack's evolutionary ladder, is available for purchase on iTunes and stream on Spotify and Apple Music.
Check out Billboard's premiere: http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/7549763/daye-jack-deep-end-video-premiere
Purchase Surf The Web: http://smarturl.it/stw.preorder
Stream Surf The Web: https://soundcloud.com/dayejack/sets/surftheweb
The Background:
Daye Jack moved with his family from Nigeria to Atlanta at the age of six. In Atlanta, he split his time between playing soccer, slinging computer code, singing in choir, and listening to the likes of Eminem, OutKast, and 50 Cent. After high school, Daye earned a scholarship to NYU, majoring in Computer Science and furthering his musical development by absorbing the works of Chance The Rapper, Joey Bada$$, and Mac Miller and deriving creative inspiration from his talented classmates. In 2014, Daye released his breakthrough mixtape Hello World, which caught the attention of Max Martin, who signed him to his publishing imprint, and Warner Bros. Records exec and producer Mike Elizondo, who signed him to a record deal. Since releasing his Soul Glitch EP in 2015, Daye has earned praise from outlets such as Billboard, Pitchfork and Pigeons & Planes, collaborated with the likes of Killer Mike, Ariana Grande, and Tori Kelly, and toured packed venues with Lukas Graham and Pell. Surf The Web is the latest step on Daye Jack's evolutionary ladder.
official site | twitter | facebook | youtube | soundcloud | instagram | spotify
Surf The Web: iTunes // SoundCloud
"Deep End": https://soundcloud.com/dayejack/deep-end-1/s-rVxaB
"Raw": https://soundcloud.com/dayejack/raw-1
"Finish Line": https://soundcloud.com/dayejack/finish-line-2
"Hands Up" ft. Killer Mike: https://soundcloud.com/dayejack/handsup
Soul Glitch: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/soul-glitch/id1007982194
Hello World: http://indy.livemixtapes.com/mixtapes/31162/daye-jack-hello-world.html
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Big Ced is a creative, intelligent, motivated and hard working brother who has always conducted himself with extreme professionalism and courtesy.
Anthony HubbardSenior Coordinator, Business & Legal AffairsSONY Music EntertainmentNew York, NY
When I think of Big Ced, what comes to mind is a well respected industry vet who has worked at huge media publications such as Black Enterprise, Vibe and The Source to name a few. A passionate and dedicated journalist who is an innovator that created a platform of his own, his website, The Industry Cosign, which he has held down for over 12 years. I am privileged and blessed to know him and I am inspired and motivated by him.
Kathy LiautaudPublicistKLPR Group, LLCNew York, NY
Wait.. how did I get on this?
Well, he has a brilliant mind, so witty and funny. At first I thought he'd be the average then he just started to shine… Kevin Hart is one of the funniest guys out right now… oh I'm sorry…
Big Ced? Well, I think he used to work for the circus as the bearded lady… well, that's rumor so don't quote me but Ced is like a switch board and a lot of information passes through him…
Ok, Ced can you pay me now?
Rich NiceCreative ExecutiveBOUTIQUE BEATSNew York, NY
Big Ced is a veteran in the entertainment industry that's paved the way for some of the industry's most prized possessions.
Echo HattixOwnerEchoing SoundzCalifornia
I've had the pleasure and some displeasure knowing Big Ced for the better half of 40 years! I've watched him create himself several dozen times for various reasons both professionally and personally. I've seen him change for family, for women, for work, for school & by choice. I could call him an innovator, I could call him a copycat, I have called him a promoter, an enthusiast, a writer, and a knucklehead and that was all on the same day. He's been very fortunate with relationships that have allowed him to continue to rise to many varied occasions & He has not allowed the naysayers & detractors to destroy how great he is to himself or how great he could be in real life. He's a pretty good friend, when he's not giving advice, he's a damn good son, but not always a good brother. He has taken shots, knots, go aways and plenty of Hell No Ced…but like the famous Timex slogan…he has kept on ticking…he's A King In His Own Right or Mind…and he's sometimes just too much…but when given the oppo…
Tuffy QuestellActor, Casting, Writer, Development Joule Entertainment NYNew York, NY
Big Ced is "the Guy named Sam" who tried to play MC Lyte, when she should've been my girl. He seems to have gotten his act together after the ensuing beatdown, and is now a respected voice in Hip Hop culture with 20+ years of delivering biting content and social commentary across all aspects of popular culture
Che JohnsonBusiness Development Specialist IHeart MediaRichmond, Virginia
He got jokes. He is Hip Hop. He has a vision. An ageless part of this culture. His name is part of Hip Hop history and future.
Ovington PropheteCEOThe Candy Store Marketing Group (CSMG) New York, NY
Big CED is this arrogant brother originally from the Bronx. He currently resides in New Jersey, so he feels untouchable. He is very mouthy and opinionated. All joking aside he is a pretty good dude with a lot of wisdom and insight. We need more people like him in Hip-Hop!
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ALBANY – State lawmakers will see their first pay raises in two decades, but will also be forced to restrict their outside income and eliminate most legislative stipends.
The raises and conditions were enacted Thursday by a commission that was charged with recommending whether lawmakers, who currently receive a base salary of $79,500, should get their first raises since 1999.
Under a muddy resolution approved by the four-member panel, raises for lawmakers would be phased in over three years.
Starting Jan. 1, the legislative base salary would jump to $110,000. It would grow to $120,000 in 2020 and $130,000 in 2021.
Under the enacted plan, lawmakers would have until the start of 2020 to restrict outside income to a congressional model of 15% of their legislative pay. Certain jobs, including legal work with clients, would be prohibited all together.
Doing so would eliminate even the appearance of conflicts of interest, the commission members said.
The resolution passed by the four panel members—McCall, Thompson, state Controller Thomas DiNapoli and city Controller Scott Stringer — also requires the Legislature to get rid of most of the stipends paid to lawmakers who serve as committee chairs, ranking minority members, or in leadership positions.
A handful of stipends, like those paid to the Assembly speaker and Senate majority leader, would remain in place to reflect the added responsibility of those jobs, the panel said.
The commission was created as part of this year's state budget. Some lawmakers and advocates have suggested the panel does not have the constitutional right to hike salaries, That power belongs to the governor and Legislature, they argue.
Some have also argued the panel did not have the power to impose restrictions like limits on outside income and an end to legislative stipends.
But the commission's counsel, Alan Klinger, disputed the argument.
New York, under the plan, would go from having the third highest legislative salaries behind California's $107,240 and Pennsylvania's $87,180, to the highest. New York City Council members, who are paid $148,500, still would make more.
The pay commission also recommended raises for the governor and lieutenant governor, who also haven't had raises in 20 years.
But unlike with the salaries for state lawmakers, the attorney general and state controller, the panel could only recommend, not enforce, a pay raise for the state's two highest officers since their salaries are set not by law, but by passage of a joint resolution by the Assembly and Senate, commission members said.
Under the proposal, the governor, who currently makes $179,000, would see his salary grow to $200,000 on Jan. 1, $225,000 in 2020, and $250,000 in 2021. New York's governor would have the highest salary in the country.
The lieutenant governor, who makes $151,500, would see the salary increase to $190,000 in January, $210,000 in 2020, and $220,000 in 2021.
The attorney general and controller, who make the same as the lieutant governor, would receive the same raises over three years. But, the pay commissioners said, their raises would be automatic, with no approval needed from the Legislature.
State agency commissioners would also get raises, with the top salary hitting $220,000 in 2021 and the lowest being $140,000.
The recommendations passed unanimously, though DiNapoli, because he would be directly affected, recused himself from voting on the salaries recommendations for the statewide elected officials.
By law, the panel must forward a report of its recommendations to Gov. Cuomo and the Legislature by Monday.
The recommendations would automatically go into effect unless the Legislature returned to Albany by the end of the year to specifically vote them down, which is unlikely.
There could also be legal challenges not only to the process, but also whether the commission is legally able to set conditions on outside income and legislative stipends.
A spokesman for Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, who has called for a pay raise but hadn't committed to reforms, declined comment until the report is released.
Hours before the pay raise commission's final hearing, incoming state Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins came out in support of a legislative pay raise while promising her chamber will take up a "gold-standard" bill to limit outside lawmaker income in the coming legislative session.


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Belkin displays Chromebook USB-C keyboards at ISTE 2018
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Belkin Education, Belkin Education, participated in this year's ISTE 2018 to develop a trend-setting solution for Chrome OS devices that do not include a physical keyboard. There are a total of two variants of the concept, both of which will be available this summer. The Belkin Tablet Keyboard for Chrome OS is, as its name suggests, a wired keyboard designed specifically for the Chromebook market. The Belkin Tablet Stand with Stand for Chrome OS is also self-explanatory and features the same keyboard with a built-in stand to provide a laptop-like experience. In fact, the stand is actually the only distinguishing feature between the two new keyboards.
The first of these two keyboards, sold directly by Belkin for $ 39.99, is for use with any Chromebook where an external keyboard may be desirable. For example, it could be used with any of the Chrome OS slates that undoubtedly follow the release of Acer Chromebook Tab 10. Conversely, it would also be well-suited for use next to a convertible Chromebook when set up in tablet, tent or stand configuration. The latter is for tabs only and will be sold for $ 49.99. In addition to connecting to a Chromebook via USB Type-C, there is also a willingness for standardized testing with SBAC and PARCC tests. No special software or drivers are needed, and the "Proper Connection" screen ensures that users know they can begin typing using the full size buttons on both devices. Because they are designed to work with Chrome OS, the keys are set in a layout familiar to those who already use the system. In addition, some of the lower keyboard functions have been highlighted in blue to help students and teachers access the keyboard shortcuts.
In the meantime, no batteries are needed, which means the weight can be kept to a minimum, stacked to easily store within the limited space available in a classroom. On the other hand, Belkin's focus on durability should ensure that they survive the vast majority of abuses that students can hand out.
Belkin Tablet Keyboard for Chrome OS
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Q: How to perform conducted emissions testing for electric generator? I am doing pre-compliance EMC testing on an electric generator. The standard I am reading explains how to test devices that get power from mains, but it doesn't explain the testing procedure for a power supply/generator. My idea is to put a constant load on the generator and use a current probe hooked up to a spectrum analyzer to see if there are any noteworthy peaks in frequency.
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*Would using a constant load/current probe be sufficient for testing all frequencies?

*Is there a need for a LISN when testing a generator for conducted emissions?

*Are there any online sources for procedural EMC testing of generators/power supplies? (I have googled many iterations to no avail.)

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Would using a constant load/current probe be sufficient for testing
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Is there a need for a LISN when testing a generator for conducted
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Probably not, but only if your load is constant and doesn't create noise. Since an LISN is a filter used to block mains noise from your measurement, a current probe would probably suffice. But I'd imagine they'll use an LISN at the ETL, replicating their test setup would be best.

Are there any online sources for procedural EMC testing of generators/power supplies? (I have googled many iterations to no
  avail.)

As far as I can tell, there aren't any direct requirements for generators as far as IEC requirements go. There will be saftey requirements. On most generators that I have seen an ETL sticker cannot be found on the outside or in the operators manual. Work with your product testing lab to see what you need or find a consultant.


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jaeger partnership
Jess Ennis and Jenny Meadows pick out outfits for the forthcoming UKA Awards Dinner
UKA, the governing body for athletics in the UK, today announced a four-year partnership with Jaeger, the iconic British fashion brand.
Jaeger will reward international athletics medallists with formal wear from the fashion house's seasonal collection and provide business wear for UKA's key board members.
Niels de Vos, UKA Chief Executive, said: "To be associated with a premium British brand such as Jaeger further enhances UKA's status as the number one Olympic and Paralympic sport. Medallists often receive formal invitations and our new partnership with Jaeger will ensure they look stylish at every major social event."
Belinda Earl, Jaeger Group Chief Executive, comments: "As a British brand celebrating our 125th anniversary Jaeger is delighted to be working with such a leading organisation as UKA and supporting our athletes in the international arena."
2009 World Championship medallists attending the UKA Awards Dinner, to be held at the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham on 5 December, will be the first athletes to benefit from the partnership, attending the event in Jaeger formalwear.


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Riffing on Whirlpools: Images & Text — Anna Maria Johnson & Steven David Johnson
Whirlpool I (Above and Below)
A whirlpool dyad: one we see from above, the other we view from the side.
In the same way, I present to you two views of the artist's mind: one as seen "from above" in an artist's statement, and second, from the side—a visual mind-map of influences on this photo-series (Steven created this map using node software).
"Like our own bodies, whirlpools take the molecules of the material world and organize them into temporary dynamic systems. For me, these abstract images of whirlpools on the Shenandoah River, North Fork serve as metaphors for the energy, beauty and brevity of life."—Steven David Johnson
Whirlpool II (Capra and Leonardo)
Fritjof Capra's book, The Science of Leonardo, includes a section on da Vinci's drawings and studies of water flow, including substantial work on whirlpools and water vortices. You can read a section of Capra's book.
Whirlpool III (Spiral and Nautilus)
Leonard da Vinci's drawings include recurring spiral shapes like whirlpools, in women's hair, in water, etc. Run a Google search for Leonardo drawings, and you will see the whirlpool-like nautilus patterns that appear in many of his images. Notice the coils of hair in "Study for the Head of Leda," echo the whirlpool structure.
via http://www.drawingsofleonardo.org
Whirlpool IV (Noah and Noah)
A man named Noah photographed himself daily for six years, then put all the images together into a video that shows the passage of time. In the video, his eyes remain fixed straight ahead, while all around him, everything swirls in change. His hair whips about, his environment flickers, the light shifts, his face ages–and yet Noah remains himself. Like a whirlpool, our bodies are constantly absorbing new material and casting off the old. Between the first image of Noah and the last in the video, most of his body's cells were replaced. But essentially, he is the same person.
(Speaking of men named named Noah, the most familiar flood narrative in western culture is the story of another Noah who took animals, two by two, into an ark. Except for the birds, which were brought by sevens. Interesting that this whirlpool series contains seven sets of paired whirlpools, is it not? Methinks Noah and the animals would have seen some spectacular whirlpools while living on the Ark!)
Whirlpool V (Life and Death)
If our bodies are constantly changing in composition, absorbing nutrients and sloughing off old skin cells, then what are we? Are we more like a pattern, then, than a reality? This prompts all sorts of thoughts. Each of us has a constant DNA, a genetic code, or pattern–but how that plays out depends on many other factors–environment, nutrition, lifestyle choices, even, to some degree, attitude. The whirlpool remains fairly constant in its shape, yet every second the water molecules are being replaced by other molecules.
What if the whole of our selves could be put into mathematical terms, digitized?
What if the pattern could be re-constituted after death?
Whirlpool VI (Black Holes and Galaxies)
From looking at the cellular level, my thoughts now leap to astrophysics, because what can be more ultimately whirlpool-like than black holes? Like whirlpools, they suck into themselves all matter that comes near. Some galaxies, too, are shaped like whirlpools.
M51: The Whirlpool Galaxy in Dust and Stars, Credit: N. Scoville (Caltech), T. Rector (U. Alaska, NOAO) et al., Hubble Heritage Team, NASA
http://www.noao.edu/image_gallery/spiral_galaxies.html
http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap010410.html
Whirlpool VII (Everything and Nothing)
A whirlpool seems to take in everything around it, but all the while, inside the vortex, is emptiness. Negative space. After my thoughts have taken wild tangents from cell biology to astrophysics, from mathematics to metaphysics–ideas flowing through my mind and out of it again–I seek calm, to think of nothing. As much as human beings know–look at our progress since the Age of Enlightenment!–, in a sense, we also know nothing. I imagine our galaxy, our whole universe, even–as one little whirlpool in a huge, unending river, and maybe some kind of being is out there watching it, the way Steven and I like to watch whirlpools on the North Fork of the Shenandoah. I'll leave you with a whirlpool to watch while you contemplate everything, or nothing, as you will.
—Text by Anna Maria Johnson, whirlpool images and node design by Steven David Johnson
2011, Art, NC Magazine, Photography, Vol. II, No. 2, February 2011
13 Responses to "Riffing on Whirlpools: Images & Text — Anna Maria Johnson & Steven David Johnson"
Spectacular photos. I wish I could attend the show.
Lisa Schirch says:
really really beautiful
I wish I could attend the show too, beautiful!!!
Adam A says:
Art and science. Johnsons, you make me swoon.
Anna Maria Johnson says:
Aw, thanks, Adam!
Have you guys ever seen "Mindwalk", a movie based on Fritjof Capra's book "The Turning Point." It's one of my all-time favorites, and almost impossible to find anymore since it's not out on DVD! 🙁 Loved the post.
No, I've not seen that. Sounds interesting. Any ideas about how we could track it down?
I have an old VCR copy…I keep checking on a DVD release. It was a legit film…Sam Waterston, Liv Ullman, John Heard. Here's a wiki link..
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mindwalk
It's simply a story of a poet, a scientist and a politician walking around Mont Saint Michel and talking…about systems theory, about William Blake, about ecological problems. You have to be in the right mood, but I've always enjoyed it.
Sounds like my kind of film! Hope I can find it.
stevendavidjohnson says:
You are invited to our exhibition:
Photo Show Features Combined Work of Three Photographers
"Leaf. Flower. Spiral. The Flow of Energy in the Natural World" Opens Feb. 13 – Howard Zehr, Steve Johnson, Scott Jost.
Location: State Arboretum of Virginia. Show opens Sunday, Feb. 13 with a reception from 3-5 p.m. The exhibit is on display from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily in the dining room February 21 through March 27.
http://www.virginia.edu/blandy/
Whirlpool online gallery at:
http://www.stevendavidjohnson.com
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Thanks for this, Steven. Congratulations.
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Gordon was born in Lexington, KY, to Alice Gordon Williams and Roscoe Demus. He was a graduate of Edward Waters College and the College of Finger Lakes. He had been a teacher and baseball coach and also played basketball with the Harlem Astronauts. Gordon had also worked for the Ford Motor Company in labor relations and left the company to become president of his own business, Premier Personnel Placement Consultant, Inc. He was a member of President Reagan's Task Force on the Private Sector and was the former Grand Polemarch of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. He was listed as one of the 100 Most Influential Blacks by Ebony magazine. Gordon was Personnel Director of the City of Highland Park, MI, before becoming City Manager of Inkster, MI. For more see Who's Who Among African Americans, 1985-2006; Robert L. Gordon in "Obituaries," Ann Arbor News, 06/15/2007, p. A13; and M. Tippen, "Former City Manager Robert Gordon dies," Journal Newspapers Online, 06/14/2007.
"Gordon, Robert L.," Notable Kentucky African Americans Database, accessed April 22, 2019, http://nkaa.uky.edu/nkaa/items/show/1618.


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R.L. News => General News => Europa News => Topic started by: Br.IanVonTurpie on 14 August 2019 at 19:22
Title: UK: White Nationalist Groups Use Ancient Stone Circles for Folk Rituals
Post by: Private on 14 August 2019 at 19:22
British neo-Nazis are using National Trust sites to conduct sinister rituals, it emerged this weekend
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7345425/How-neo-Nazi-groups-using-National-Trust-sites-hold-sinister-night-time-ceremonies.html
A far-Right group that promises followers reward in the afterlife if they die in the 'struggle for freedom' has vowed to 'take back' ancient locations.
(https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/08/11/02/17142436-7345425-image-m-96_1565485313010.jpg)
Avebury, England: RACISTS have White skin - Tourists are Chinks & Browns
The National Trust said it was aware such groups had used Avebury, a World Heritage site in Wiltshire with prehistoric stone circles, to carry out rituals. It has reported this to police and said it would step up security at Wayland's Smithy in Oxfordshire, a Neolithic burial chamber it manages on behalf of English Heritage, after swastikas were carved into trees.
It is believed a group calling itself Woden's Folk has carried out masked torchlit rituals at both Avebury and Wayland's Smithy and has boasted of launching an 'English resistance' at the two sites. One of the rituals was also attended by members of the violent neo-Nazi group Combat 18, and the now banned organisation, National Action.
Woden's Folk calls itself Odinist, the same ancient Norse religion worshipped by Anders Breivik, who slaughtered 77 people in Norway in 2011, and Brenton Tarrant, who shot dead 51 in the Christchurch massacre in New Zealand earlier this year
A video of Woden's Folk performing a ritual at Wayland's Smithy was recently removed from YouTube.
The group's founder, who calls himself Wulf Ingessunu, has written blogs filled with hate-filled racist ideology and called for 'Aryan laws' to be introduced to Britain.
The National Trust said Wayland's Smithy and the Avebury stones were open countryside sites and it was hard to monitor access and activity 24 hours a day. It called on staff and local people to be vigilant
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The ladies at Merle Norman in Larose are bringing the holidays to the bayou early this year! So, dust off your holiday spirit, grab your friends and head out to the fourth annual Jingle on the Bayou Friday, November 16th beginning at 10 a.m.
The Christmas inspired open house will offer something for everyone! Local vendors, music, refreshments, giveaways, specials, and a scavenger hunt where one lucky entrant will win the grand prize, a pair of Saints tickets along with a parking pass for the Saints vs. the Falcons at the Superdome on November 22nd.
Parents be sure and bring the kids! In addition to arts and crafts children will have an opportunity to get a picture with Santa from 3 to 6 p.m. by Gabryell Forse Photography.
JOTB, which has grown in popularity over the years, will feature more than twenty local vendors at four locations between Larose and Cut Off. We spoke to MNL owner, Rayni Spaulding who explained why it was important to include local vendors as a part of their event.
Spaulding said she and Nikki Terrebone, MNL Manager, will continue their vision to incorporate the talented people in the community with their salon's Holiday Open house each year. Their shared vision does not stop there. In addition to promoting talented local vendors the Salon will be accepting new toy donations on behalf of CASA of Lafourche.
CASA holds a special place in the hearts of those at MNL.
"There are so many kids in our parish that are currently in Foster Care or group homes, and we want to make sure they have as many blessings as our own children have. We love giving back and supporting our community and would like to encourage more people to do the same," said Rayni.
For those interested in participating in the scavenger hunt, arrive early enough to visit each vendor, which is a requirement! Vendor booth locations will include Lil Sweet Pea's Boutique, Lil Boujee Boutique, and Audrey's Florist/Premier Stitching, all in Cut Off and of course Merle Norman in Larose. Completed scavenger forms will need to be handed in at MNL no later than 6:30 p.m. to be entered in the Saints ticket giveaway.
All participants will be entered in a drawing for the grand prize, a pair of Saints tickets! Entrants who complete the scavenger hunt and turn in their form will also receive a swag bag of goodies, while supplies last! The gift bag includes discount coupons to several of the vendors and sample products!
Guys who attend but may not be privy to utilizing the items in the swag bag should keep in mind that their wife, sister, mother, or daughter would probably be elated to receive something like that from you! The goodies could also make great stocking stuffers for her!
"We will also be giving out door prizes which are being donated from several of our vendors and MNL. Merle Norman will also have wonderful holiday specials on services such as HydraFacial's, Novalash Eyelash Extensions, PERK Facials, and hair services! Also, find out about our NEW upcoming service Microneedling," stated Spaulding.
Jingle on the Bayou begins at 10 a.m. until 7 p.m., Friday, November 16th at the Merle Norman Salon located at 13418 W Main Street in Larose.
In the event of inclement weather, the date will be rescheduled for Friday, November 30th at the same time. For more information contact 985-798-7766.


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wp_register_script( "ajax_popup_script", WP_PLUGIN_URL.'/ajax-popup-paiement/ajax_popup_paiement.js', array('jquery') );
wp_localize_script( 'ajax_popup_script', 'ajaxPaiement', array( 'ajaxurl' => admin_url( 'admin-ajax.php' )));

wp_enqueue_script( 'jquery' );
wp_enqueue_script( 'ajax_popup_script' );

}

3- jquery code on same plugin directory
jQuery(document).ready( function() {

jQuery(".do_popup").click( function(e) {
    e.preventDefault();
    var link = this;
    var boo_zone= jQuery(link).attr("id");
    var info = {
        action: 'pay_dialog_step1',
        boo_zone: boo_zone
    };

    // Post to the server
    jQuery.ajax({
        type:"POST",
        url:ajaxPaiement.ajaxurl,
        data:info,
        dataType:html,
        success: function(data){
             jQuery("#alloconv_popup").html(data);
        }
    });
});
});

A: You have to let wp know who can use the ajax calls.
wp_ajax is for the admin section
add_action('wp_ajax_process_ajax_input', 'callBackFunction_Name');

wp_ajax_nopriv is for non admin (users)
add_action('wp_ajax_nopriv_process_ajax_input', 'callBackFunction_Name');

This is the call back function that will then process your ajax call.
function callBackFunction_Name{

    $allFields = $_REQUEST;
    #todo process input.
}

A: I finally found what the issue was. Simply, on the ajax call, the data type should be 'xml' instead of 'html.
The WP_Ajax_Response generates an XML file, so one needs to adapt the ajax call accordingly.


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How Pennies, Nickels, Dimes, Quarters and Dollars Got Their Names
October 21, 2015 Samantha	2 comments
Leigh H. asks: Why do we call pennies, nickels, and dimes those names?
The Penny
Prior to the United States minting their own coins, it relied on foreign currency. However, that all changed with the passing of the Coinage Act of 1792, which provided the framework for regulating money produced in the United States, as well as established the United States Mint.
A little over a month after the passing of the Coinage Act, An Act to Provide for a Copper Coinage was signed into law and the first official U.S. minted currency was slated to be created. Among the forms of currency to make up the U.S. monetary system was the copper cent and the half cent, first minted in 1793. Besides being called by that name, the cent also retained the name penny, borrowed from the name for Britain's penny which had previously been commonly circulated in the country. As for the British penny, it got its name from the Old English penning, which in turn is thought to derive from the German pfennig.
The Nickel
The term nickel has not always been the name for the United States' five-cent coin. You see, the half disme (pronounced like dime), as it was originally referred to, wasn't made of nickel. Like the ten-cent coin, the half dime was made of silver and weighed exactly half of the dime, hence half the value.
During the Civil War, many metals were needed to support war efforts, resulting in the majority of coins going out of circulation, including the half dime. After the war, a new type of five-cent piece was introduced, one made of a copper and nickel alloy rather than silver. It wasn't until 1883, after intense lobbying efforts by industrialist Joseph Wharton, that the nickel alloy caught on, replacing the half dime and becoming widely circulated as the "nickel," named after the metal by which it was made.
The Dime
The dime was technically the first coin made by the United States Mint, but using a borrowed coin machine four years before a Mint building was constructed. However, this dime, or disme as it was originally spelled, was not circulated and the first dime produced by the Mint to be used by the public wasn't produced until 1796.
As for the name, dime ultimately derives from the Latin word "decimus," which means "one-tenth." The term disme was used by the French to indicate a monetary value of tenth, and eventually the 's' in the name for the coin was dropped to become dime.
Following suit with the dime, the quarter, which was first produced by the Mint in 1796, received its name to indicate its monetary worth as a quarter of a dollar.
This was a slightly unusual choice, as using a 1/5 denomination was more common in many currencies. However, at the time the Spanish dollar or peso (equal to 8 reales, thus "pieces of eight") was widely circulated in the United States. In large part due to this, and perhaps further thumbing their noses a bit at the British, the U.S. chose to design the U.S. dollar to duplicate the Spanish coins, in terms of matching the material and weight, hence value (at the time, the coins were made of silver and valued after the price of silver).
Doing this allowed the U.S. coin to be exchanged for the widely circulated Spanish dollar in a 1 to 1 exchange, which was particularly beneficial for international trade and during the transition from foreign currencies to United States minted. (For instance, due to shortages of gold and silver, the U.S. was seamlessly able to extend legal tender status to the Spanish dollar in the late 18th century, something that wasn't taken away until the mid-19th century.)
Thus, a 1/4 denomination was chosen, instead of a 1/5, to equal two Spanish reales, colloquially known as two-bits, hence why an alternate name for the quarter in the United States was two-bits.
The name dollar derives from the word thaler which is an abbreviation for the word Joachimsthaler, a coin type made from silver mined near Joachimsthal (literally "Joachim's dale") in Bohemia, first minted in 1519.
Eventually the mouthful of a name, Joachimsthaler, was shortened to just "thaler," and, most notably for the topic at hand, ultimately lent its name to the Spanish pieces of eight, also called the Spanish dollar. As the U.S. dollar was modeled after the pieces of eight, it was natural enough to borrow dollar from the colloquial name for the Spanish currency.
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What E Pluribus Unum Means
Why Some Coins in the United States Have Ridges
What is a Tarnation?
Why a Dollar is Called a 'Buck'
The original face of the U.S. penny symbolized liberty in the form of a woman with flowing hair. It wasn't until 1909 that this image was replaced with the bust of Abraham Lincoln to commemorate the fallen president's 100th birthday.
Look closely at the back of a penny featuring the Lincoln Memorial and you can see the famous president sitting inside the building.
The Thomas Jefferson Nickels were first minted in 1938. The design for these five-cent pieces resulted from a contest held by the United States Mint, the reward being $1,000. Out of the 390 contestants, the winner with the best design was Felix Schlag, a German immigrant who had only been a United States citizen for nine years. As part of his design for the Jefferson nickel, Felix Schlag chose to depict Thomas Jefferson's Virginia home, the Monticello. Jefferson designed the building himself and construction took 55 years to complete.
Unlike the design of the nickel, which was chosen as the result of a contest, the obverse design of the dime that we know today was an intentional act to honor President Franklin D. Roosevelt and his efforts with the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, or March of Dimes, which he established when he was stricken with polio in the 1920s. Wanting to do Roosevelt justice, engraver John R. Sinnock was granted the honor of designing the dime due to how he captured President Roosevelt on a previous medal he had worked on.
The original designs of the dime and quarter did not include ridges around the circumference. When the United States started minting coins, these two coins were among those made with the precious metals silver and gold. Individuals trying to beat the system for profit would file the edges off the coins, to later combine the metal dust to form additional coins. Even though these coins are now made with cheaper metals, the ridged circumferences are still used today. The quarter has 119 ridges and the dime has 118 ridges around its edge.
Not wanting even the smallest suggestion of a tyrannical mindset to be associated with his presidency, George Washington refused the honor of having his visage on U.S. currency. Later on, the tradition that was born out of this became an actual federal law, stating not only that living presidents could not be featured on money, but that a president had to be dead for at least two years before his portrait could be minted on U.S. currency.
Although the earliest circulating U.S. coins often featured some representation of Lady Liberty, to date, the first time a real woman was featured on the design of a circulating coin was in 1979 when the dollar coin portrayed Susan B. Anthony. Since then, Sacagawea is seen on the dollar coin (1999 to present) and Helen Keller was included on the Alabama state quarter when it was issued in 2003 as part of the 50 States Quarter program. In addition, commemorative coins have portrayed Queen Isabella of Spain, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, and Virginia Dare with her mother Eleonor Dare on the obverse.
The average life of most coins is 25 years, whereas, the lifespan for the average dollar is only 18 months, leading some to push hard for a switch from paper dollars to coins. (For more on this, see: Racking Up Four Million Air Miles for Free- The Dollar Coin Scheme) When coins become too old and worn to be in circulation, the United States Mint recycles them and any usable metal from these coins is turned into coinage strips for new coins.
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As a numismatist I find the quality of this piece shameful. Two major errors:
/1/ between the Large flowing hair Liberty cent of the 1790s and the small Lincoln Cent of 1909, you have several different styles of the large cent with a picture of liberty, The Flying Eagle cent starting in 1857 and the Indian Head cent starting in 1859.
/2/ silver coinage didn't disappear during the Civil War because silver was used for the war effort, silver coinage and then eventually even copper coinage disappeared from the market because of hoarding. You confused the Civil War with the Second World War – in 1943, the copper cent was made out of zinc plated steel. Also the copper sense of 1944 through 1946 or made from salvaged copper shell casings and have a slightly different color.
Actually bonus fact #1 is not exactly correct. "The original face of the U.S. penny symbolized liberty in the form of a woman with flowing hair. It wasn't until 1909 that this image was replaced with the bust of Abraham Lincoln to commemorate the fallen president's 100th birthday."
We had the flying eagle cent 1856-1858 with an eagle on the obverse. And then, from 1859 – 1909, we had the indian head cent with an Indian on the obverse. Neither of these was a woman with flowing hair. Albeit both were symbols of liberty and the Indian was a woman with long hair (not flowing).
Tim (former numismatist)


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Two minutes with: R.M. Williams' Raju Vuppalapati
Sarah Dunn
R.M.Williams is opening flagship stores in New York City, London, Auckland and Wellington this year. Most people wouldn't view our biggest city and our capital as logical follow-ons from the first two centres – how does New Zealand fit into R.M.Williams' global strategy?
It is important for us to be ale to share the unique craftsmanship of R.M.Williams along with its heritage with the world. We have been watching New Zealand's economy including the growth in GDP, house prices, and retail and feel it is an environment that will continue to strengthen, and that is something we want to be a part of.
Also, with the often-tough climate conditions of New Zealand it is the perfect environment for R.M.Williams product. Our products are purposely built from the boots up, to last a lifetime and can endure the harsh conditions of then Australian outback.
Some global retail companies have used New Zealand as a test market for products which are later rolled out worldwide. Is R.M.Williams likely to pursue this approach?
Not at this stage, the offering of R.M.Williams product in both our Wellington and Auckland stores will reflect the availability in the Australian market.
Our New Zealand stores will carry an extensive collection of our best products including the newly introduced burnished leather 'Craftsman' boot for men, the stylish lace up 'Rickaby' boot, new women's 'Adelaide' boot, iconic handmade plaited belts, crafted leather wallets, accessories, along men's and women's apparel.
They will also carry R.M.Williams' new 'Bespoke' service. Our Bespoke service allows customers to create their own unique pair of Craftsman or Adelaide boots.
I understand R.M.Williams is targeting new demographics with a wider footwear and apparel offer. Can you tell us a bit about these products, and the consumer trends that are driving demand for them?
When designing new product we are looking to the heritage of R.M.Williams for inspiration and interpreting it in a contemporary way to offer our customers exciting new product. For example, in our SS17 collection the brand's 'Rider' denim jacket has been given new life, coming in a washed-and-worn style as well as ridged black denim, and also modern, sueded leather.
As the brand has embarked on a global-expansion strategy, we need to be offering apparel and footwear for our global customer that is suited to diverse tastes.
The brand's global styling will reflect the preferences of the global market, while also reflecting the rugged and dependable look that has always characterised R.M.Williams, which is the heart of the brand's appeal.
This story originally appeared in NZ Retail magazine issue 745 August/September 2016
Outgoing Spark CEO Simon Moutter talks transformation, diversity and leaving a legacy beyond just metrics
Elly Strang
Simon Moutter has just wrapped up a seven-year tenure at telecommunications company Spark. Under his rein, the changes the company has gone through are nothing short of radical, from its name (Telecom to Spark), to its operating model (traditional to agile), to its culture (publicly called out to inclusive) to its structure (one monopoly brand to many). Here, Moutter has a candid chat about his journey as CEO, the company's push to be a more diverse and inclusive workplace and how one of his biggest lessons learned was he couldn't solve a cultural issue with processes and strategy.
Sephora on Queen Street announced for July opening
Courtney Devereux
Three years after launching online into New Zealand in 2016, French beauty chain Sephora is ready to commit to bricks and mortar. Now, the beauty store is set to open its three level flagship on Queen Street come July 20.
Kiwi manufacturing cements itself on home shores with latest acquisition
New Zealand based manufacturing has seen success as Cactus Outdoor, a Kiwi owned manufacturing brand, has acquired Albion Clothing Limited. The two manufacture companies will combine to create some of the most used and robust clothing supplied in New Zealand.
New Zealand's first Lego store announced
New Zealand has many stores which stock Lego, but it's now been announced that New Zealand's first Lego certified store will open in Auckland later this year.
Family-owned and operated Christchurch retailer Millers Home has been providing curtains, blinds and accessories to South Island customers since 1924. We asked Jill Miller what their secret is.
Pre to re-loved: Little Outfitters takes big steps towards a circular approach
It's not news that consumers are becoming more conscious in the way they shop. Second hand market places are having a moment as people opt out of fast fashion more and more. Now, Little Outfitters, the latest pre-loved marketplace has launched to target the fastest fashion users of all; growing children.


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An Interview: Amanda McCormick of SocialFlow.com
Posted on February 1, 2012 February 5, 2013 by Lisa Chau
Amanda McCormick has been published in the Village Voice, the New York Observer, Heeb magazine, and the Bellevue Literary Review. She honed her writing and online media skills working for big brands like Miramax, Bertelsmann and Lifetime Television, but she is driven by a passion for grass-roots initiatives, entrepreneurs and those working on behalf of the public good (she teaches nonprofits how to bootstrap social media-rich websites on onehourwebsite.org).
Amanda McCormick, twitter:@amandamccormick
She's responsible for the Film Society of Lincoln Center's first blog, as well as a blog with longer pieces covering social media trends and best practices, Social Media at Work. She was the architect of the first co-branded web destination for New Directors/New Films, a copresentation of the Museum of Modern Art and The Film Society of Lincoln Center, which yielded the fest's best-ever online ticket sales. She created the first social media rich website for the New York Film Festival, and has been seen speaking in places like:
Social Media Week New York
Wordcamp NYC
OMMA Social Media Conference/Internet Week New York
The Arts, Culture and Technology Meetup
The British American Business Association Marketing Roundtable.
Just recently, Amanda teamed up with the startup SocialFlow and focuseson delivering social media optimization technology to publishers and brands.
SocialFlow applies science/math/analytics to drive engagement in social media. What are some trends you've seen working for the company?
Lots of really interesting ones — as we have a top-notch data and research team who harness the full Twitter firehose as well as a number of other rich data sources to generate incredible studies. A few of the lessons that have made the strongest impression on me: we increasingly use social media to break and talk about news. We did two rather extraordinary stories–one about the way the news of Osama Bin Laden's death filtered out via the well-timed Tweet of a gentlemen that you may not have pegged as an "influencer," as well as an interesting data visualization of the spread of news about the East Coast earthquake in the late summer.
One trend that's been particularly fascinating is how important language is in defining who a person is and how they will engage (or not engage) on the social graph. The old holy grail of marketers–demographics–really only skims the surface. When you are capable of looking at the language people use to talk about themselves and what they care about, you have an incredible edge on predicting their behavior and likeliness to engage. That's something we are able to do at the massive scale of the social networks and in real time at SocialFlow.
What were specific strategies you used when you created the New York Film Festival's website?
When I arrived at the Film Society of Lincoln Center, which produces the New York Film Festival each year, I knew there were tons of people, especially young people, who were out there who had heard of us and were highly receptive to our mission to present and preserve interesting world and art cinema, we just weren't providing the tools that would make that happen. In my two and a half years at the Film Society, I developed their first blog and integrated presence across social networks, but when it came to marquee events like the New York Film Festival, I really wanted to do more, despite not really having any budget to work with.
In 2010, as we planned to world premiere David Fincher's The Social Network at the festival, and I seized the opportunity to integrate cutting edge social tools on the web to create a new experience for festival-goers. In WordPress I found a framework that I could rapidly develop a flexible platform for our programming that easily integrated Facebook and Twitter in-page. While Facebook Open Graph was relatively new, and most film festivals were slow to adopt it, we were able to offer our audience easy, seamless sign-in and live updates from our events. It helped us capture and connect to a tremendous amount of dynamic discussion among our audience — for the first time, for web visitors, the New York Film Festival encompassed conversation through the web.
You are driven by a passion for grass-roots initiatives, entrepreneurs and those working on behalf of the public good. Can you share some success stories?
I really love the challenge of building something from nothing — and finding creativity within limitation. When you're talking about grass-roots cause marketing and nonprofits, often you're dealing with organizations that have a wealth of what most brands would kill for — genuine affinity in spades. Social media has leveled the playing field in a lot of ways for causes that have vocal and passionate audiences, so part of what I do through my blog and speaking engagements is to help people leverage that passion.
By that token, small businesses and nonprofits would do well to look within and really mine internal resources. When I worked at the British Tourist Authority, I formed and led a social media "working group" that brought together employees to brainstorm tactics for using social media to market British Tourism to Americans. The working group was egalitarian in natureand included members from all departments and seniority levels, from senior management to customer service reps in the call center. The tactic we came up with, a Facebook fan page about British Film and Television, is still going strong four years later with lots of daily engagement and over 55,000 enthusiastic fans. I think all it took to get there was a little collaborative ingenuity that was able to piggy-back on affinity that was already out there.
Your blog Jellybean Boom shows nonprofits, small businesses, entrepreneurs, artist, and writers how to harness digital and social technology to amplify their message on a low budget. How do you do that?
Here's the unifying quality of the people that I meet who are in nonprofits, working in small business, or doing their own thing in the arts — none of them are "phoning it in" or punching a clock. They all radiate passion, so the thing that I aim to do with what I blog about is to help to capture that passion in the service of raising awareness around whatever they are trying to raise awareness around. Not everyone's a writer, but I think everyone can be coached to help translate that passion into communication tools, whether it's a presentation, a video, or a Tweet.
On onehourwebsite.org, you advise nonprofits AGAINST blogging. What is the difference between a blog and a website?
Blogs completely democratized the process of getting a presence out there on the web — but the wonderful thing about platforms like WordPress is that they have grown and developed so much in terms of their complexity and capability they are incredible platforms on which the budget-strapped or budget-conscious can build a fully fledged website. I tell people to "make it not a blog" so that they take away the most obvious parts (comments, list of posts) that might signal to the visitor "this is a blog." However I am a big advocate of having a blog be a part of the effort as well.
What's your advice for people just stepping into the ever-changing social media landscape?
On the most basic level social should feel fun or connected to something that you or your organization feels passionately about. I always advise people to "dive in" and learn from the process. Rome wasn't built in a day and many of us are better and more conversant on one social network than another. The trick is to start somewhere and find your niche.
You've co-organized the "Literature Unbound" panel discussion as part of Social Media Week NYC 2012. What was your inspiration?
I come from a background in both both film (I graduated from NYU film school and worked in production and development for many years) and fiction writing (I did an MFA in the subject at Columbia and worked as a reader for both the New Yorker and the Paris Review). At the same time, I am a lover of technology and felt a bit of frustration with the pace of innovation in both environments as digital and social media have transformed the audience's relationship to interacting with stories in all media. Thispanel was a chance to bring together people I knew were working at and testing the boundaries of what storytelling and literature can be in the social age. We have innovators, entrepreneurs, founders, developers and academics on the panel — I can't wait to hear what they come up with in regards to where "social literature" is going!
What do you hope to gain from Social Media Week NYC 2012?
I've been a part of Social Media Week as either a panelist or attendee since 2009. I'm just excited to see new types of organizations get involved and see what they are doing in the social space. I plan to attend as many events as possible.
Lisa Chau has been involved with Web 2.0 since graduate school at Dartmouth College, where she completed an independent study on blogging. She was subsequently highlighted as a woman blogger in Wellesley Magazine, published by her alma mater. Since 2009, Lisa has worked as an Assistant Director at the Tuck School of Business. In 2012, she launched GothamGreen212 to pursue social media strategy projects. You can follow her on twitter.
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