A fun night out on the town can turn into a rough morning pretty quickly. It's easy to stay curled up in bed while waiting for the pain to subside – unless that fun night took place before a weekday. Attending work responsibilities while nursing a blaring headache and queasiness can make the job and the hangover seem impossible to get through.
Getting hit with a hangover may lead most people to call in sick, but how many still show up to work? How often are those employees caught, and what are the consequences when they are? We surveyed over 1,000 full-time employees about working while hungover to get a better picture of what they face after consuming too much alcohol. Keep reading to see what we found.
The morning after heavy drinking can leave your body with headaches, nausea, dizziness, and oversensitivity – symptoms that will have you feeling downright sick. While this sickness is technically self-induced, claiming illness when calling out of work wouldn't be a lie. On average, employees used two sick days each year to stay home nursing a hangover. That number skyrocketed to an average of eight sick days taken for those in the technology industry. Employees in the construction and legal industries took an average of four sick days each for a hangover, while those in the medical, wholesale, and government sectors only took one day each on average.
One sick day now and then doesn't seem like much, but taking an average of just two sick days amounts to about $355 per employee missing from employers' pockets each year. Considering there were nearly 157 million employed U.S. workers in 2018 and that over 75 percent claimed to have gone to work hungover, over $41 billion in salary was spent on days missed for hangovers last year. In fact, the money spent paying employees who call in sick for a hangover could be detrimental to small businesses.
As mentioned earlier, around 75 percent of workers are showing up hungover, and the majority are men – almost 80 percent of male employees have shown up to work hungover, while around 70 percent of women have done the same. Despite the differences in how alcohol affects men and women, men are more likely to binge drink, therefore, increasing their risk of a hangover.
Millennials were also the most likely to take their hangover to work (almost 78 percent), followed by baby boomers and Gen Xers at roughly 70 percent each. The number of workers showing up hungover varies greatly by industry, as well. Those working in the legal field spent their workday hungover more than any other industry, with almost 94 percent of employees fessing up to it.
Showing up to work hungover is one thing, but what happens once employees step into the office? On average, respondents reported only getting five hours of work done when they were hungover. Instead, 46.3 percent of hungover workers pretended to work when they really weren't. Almost 46 percent also went to the bathroom an excessive amount of times.
Hangovers definitely can make one physically ill, but it's unclear if these employees are escaping to the bathroom to sneak in a much-needed break or are actually suffering from an upset stomach. However, trips to the bathroom, extra-long lunches, and an excessive number of breaks weren't enough for some employees – 19 percent said they had actually taken a nap at work hoping to help their hangover.
Millennials were the most likely to do most of the hangover-easing activities, including taking a nap at their desk. Pretending to get work done was the most common activity for millennials and Gen Xers, though. Baby boomers, on the other hand, were more likely to take a trip to the bathroom an excessive number of times. Only around 28 percent of baby boomers faked their work ethic or took a long lunch.
Coming to work hungover has physical consequences. Having to do work, or at least pretending to, when all your body wants is to lie in bed doing absolutely nothing can seem like torture. But physical consequences are the least of your worries when a hangover leads to mistakes or injuries at work. Luckily, the most common result of coming to work with a hangover was simply being late. However, nearly 39 percent of employees said they made a mistake in their work, and almost 10 percent missed an important deadline. Even worse, 5 percent of employees got injured at work when hungover, and 2.6 percent were fired.
Of course, not all jobs run the risk of injury. The effects of a hangover greatly depend on the type of work an employee is trying to get done. Those working in the construction industry were the most likely to fall asleep at work, get injured, and lose a client's business. In the technological field, though, hangovers had the potential to cost employees their job – almost 8 percent of employees showing up to work hungover in the technology industry said they were fired.
There are plenty of benefits to having a relationship with your boss, but no matter how close you are personally or professionally, there are some things you just don't say to a superior. Is revealing to your boss that you're hungover one of those things? For around 31 percent of employees, hangovers seemed to be open for discussion. Luckily for those employees, over 66 percent received no consequences for being honest, but 23 percent were issued a formal warning. Almost 21 percent were verbally reprimanded, and nearly 12 percent were fired.
Revealing your hangover to your boss may not run you the risk of getting fired, especially if your industry is more laid-back and this is your first offense. But continuing to show up to work hungover and letting the sickness affect your work ethic and performance is sure to get on your boss's bad side, no matter how strong the relationship. The situation may not always call for honesty, but be prepared for the consequences if you're going to divulge.
Weeknights out on the town may help employees blow off steam after a rough day, but returning to work the following day is often nowhere near as fun as the night prior. Calling in sick and taking the day off can lead to a lot of money lost while putting on a brave face and showing up to work can lead to mistakes, write-ups, and even job loss. Now and then, a night of too many drinks can turn into a next-day nightmare, but when these hangovers begin happening more frequently, it could be the sign of a problem.
With over 15 million adults having an alcohol use disorder, it's important to recognize the difference between substance use and substance abuse. Whether signs are just beginning to show or you or a loved one has struggled for a long time, recovery is possible. At Delphi Behavioral Health Group, our addiction specialists can assist in matching you with the facility and treatment plan that best fits your needs. To talk to a care expert about your options or to simply learn more about alcohol use and recovery, visit us online today.
We collected survey responses from 1,003 full-time employees from Amazon's Mechanical Turk. Fifty-seven percent of our participants were men, and 43 percent were women. Participants ranged in age from 18 to 73 with a mean of 34.6 and a standard deviation of 9.3. Anyone who was not a full-time employee was disqualified. In total, 1,985 people attempted to take the survey. Their demographic data were used to determine the percentage of the total workforce that has ever been hungover at work. We used data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics to find the total number of employed U.S. Americans in 2018, as well as the median weekly U.S. salary. We used these numbers to calculate how much employers spend on hangovers.
Are you interested in sharing our study on experiencing hangovers at work? For noncommercial purposes only, you may share our project with colleagues and friends. We ask you to please link back to this original study to give us credit for our work!


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Compare and contrast the strategy and tactics of any 2 theaters in World War II.
What particular innovations occurred during Word War II and what geographic considerations were necessary for planners and politicians in terms of strategy and tactics?
How did the actions in a particular theater of your choice during World War II represent a continuum of development from either an earlier war or represent a radical departure from the same?
The Midterm Essay should be written in current Turabian format, must include a minimum of 3 scholarly sources, and be a minimum of 3 full pages in length.


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Defrauding The Congregation
Mr. Prophet: "Beloved, declare it now, as the heavens are opening in alignment to the apostolic shifts: "money cometh to me, to you, and to us…"
Congregation: "Money cometh, money cometh…"
Mr. Prophet: "Sign up in obedience now, and you will see your money goeth…uh , "money cometh".
*Sadly, as the article below accounts, many members of a church lost money in an investment scheme devised by its leaders.
Church Leaders Admit to Defrauding Parishioners
by Michael Lanza/Queens Chronicla
Two former leaders at the Christian Assembly Church in Forest Hills pleaded guilty to fraud charges on Friday.
Robert Riddle and Timothy Smith were among five implicated in a scheme that bilked nearly $12 million from elderly parishioners last year.
The Securities and Exchange Commission filed a criminal complaint last April, alleging that leaders of the church had raised millions from their congregation to sustain a hedge fund, promising investors returns as high as 75 percent.
But the church officials soon began skimming the fund for their own use.
Isaac Ovid, a former minister at Christian Assembly, allegedly used $200,000 to purchase a Bentley. Others implicated in the scheme bought watches, jewelry and took trips to France and Switzerland, according to prosecutors.
The fund was allegedly pitched as a safe investment for parishioners — with leaders encouraging the victims to transfer their savings or take out home equity loans. In 2004, when the fund was created, Christian Assembly's founder, Jonathan Coleman, held a public prayer for the success of their new business, Jadis Capital — generating widespread interest within the church.
One elderly and partially disabled member — who became the first investor — transferred $700,000 to the fund. She lost all but $55,000. Another took out a home equity loan for $500,000, losing all but $7,540.
"The fact that many of the victims of this scheme were senior citizens and members of the same church as the defendants makes this fraud particularly reprehensible," said James Clarkson, the SEC's regional director at the time.
According to the SEC's complaint, the plan was orchestrated by Ovid and Jonathan Coleman, the son of Christian Assembly's founder. Others charged in the scheme were Riddle, Smith, Aaron Riddle, Stephen Cina and Corey Martin.
Riddle and Smith each face up to five years in prison.
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Flight of faith
Christian advocacy charity Release International has warned the so-called 'flight of faith' that happened in 2015 is set to continue into 2016, as persecution of Christians continues.
In its annual review of persecution trends, Release said 2016 could bring continued displacement in the predominantly Muslim Middle East, as Christian refugees are driven out of their communities and countries because of their religious beliefs.
Paul Robinson, the chief executive of Release International, said: 'This flight of faith is a growing trend around the world. Christians are being forced out of the Middle East, the very birthplace of the faith'.
The report highlighted the increase in Islamic terrorists targeting Christians in Syria, Iraq and Nigeria.
In East Africa, according to the report, Islamist terrorists are set to continue their campaigns of violence in Kenya and Tanzania, attacking Christian leaders and churches.
According to latest figures, the Syrian civil war has had a devastating effect already on the church, as more than half the nation's professing Christian pre-war population have fled. Large numbers of Iraqi Christians have also been driven out.
In Nigeria, Islamist terrorists including Boko Haram have claimed more than 14,000 lives since 2013, driving some 60,000 from their homes and continuing to abduct girls and women.
Countries which practise Islamic law (Sharia) are often hostile to Christianity. The report said: 'In Pakistan, Christians and others can easily fall foul of the country's notorious blasphemy laws. Release has long been calling for the repeal of the blasphemy laws'.
Central Asian governments have been cracking down on Christian activity, while others, such as Burma, Nepal and India have been making it difficult for evangelism.
The closed country of North Korea (see ET, January 2016 newsletter, PowerPoint presentation pdf) encourages leader-worship of Kim Jong Un. Christians are jailed as political prisoners, while communist, atheist China still treats biblical Christianity with suspicion and hostility.
Mr Robinson added, 'Let us pray for persecuted Christians and stand up for justice for the many who have been persecuted simply for their faith'.
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One of the most alluring regions in France, The French Riviera, or Cotê d'Azur, is known for its charming villages, captivating scenery, stunning beaches, Provencal culture and cuisine. Here you will find delicious food, fascinating history and culture, all combined with glamourous cities and towns, film festivals and even the Monaco Grand Prix. With warm sunny days pretty much all year round, there are lots of glorious golden beaches for you to explore along the coastline. Discover everything from the trendy Pampelonne Beach in St. Tropez to the family friendly Ponteil Beach in Antibes, and the pebbley beaches east of Antibes towards Nice. A villa holiday in the French Riviera offers you the opportunities to both relax and unwind, and a perfect base to explore this diverse region..
The French Riviera, or Cotê d'Azur, lies in the south-east of France. The region runs from St Tropez in the west to the Italian border in the east, and stretches from the Mediterranean coast to the southern Alps. The city of Nice is situated along the coastline and is home to the region's main airport.
As the region is protected from the colder weather by the Alps, it tends to enjoy a mild climate. Daytime temperatures here rise to the mid-teens by the end of April, while summer begins in late May and lasts until the end of September. In July and August, daytime temperatures can rise to above 30 degrees Celsius.
There are plenty of glamorous bars to be found in the larger towns and cities, such as St. Tropez, Cannes or Nice. The coastline is beautiful at sunset, and there are several rooftop bars where you can enjoy the view with a cocktail. It's a quieter affair in the smaller towns and villages, with local restaurants and bars offering a more relaxed vibe. In the summer, the French Riviera plays host to several events. Attracting an array of international artists, the jazz festivals in Juan les Pins and Nice are a particular highlight.
The region was originally known for its fishing, olive groves and the production of flowers for perfume, manufactured in Grasse. The French Riviera became popular in the early 19th century, when the wealthy European aristocrats and royalty began to arrive, including Queen Victoria who was very fond of the area. Quickly becoming the most popular destination amongst the world's richest, you will still find luxurious villas, restaurants and super yachts here. By the end of the 19th century, several artists were attracted by the climate, bright colours and stunning scenery, including Auguste Renoir, Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso.
Many of the world's famous artists came to the French Riviera to paint, and you can see their work displayed in museums throughout the region. Nice is home to 3 of the best art museums, including Musée Matisse, Musée Marc Chagall and Musée d'Art Morderne, all offering free entry on the first Sunday of every month. You will also find a number of cobbled towns and villages throughout the region, still showing signs of their medieval history. Home to the Fondation Maeght and the nearby La Chapelle du Rosaire (designed by Henri Matisse), the medieval town of Saint Paul de Vence is well worth a visit. Festivals are common in the French Riviera, from the Film Festival in Cannes, to the smaller town events such as the Fete du Jasmin every August in Grasse.
There is an array of towns and cities to visit along the length of the Mediterranean coast, including the glamourous St. Tropez, Cannes, Antibes and Monaco. Cannes holds the annual Film Festival every May, while Monaco is home to the Grand Prix. Head north towards the Alps for the charming old villages of Grasse, Saint Paul de Vence, Gourdon and Biot. Packed with culture, these villages offer stunning views across the French Riviera from their high vantage points. Grasse is famous for its perfume industry and is home to the International Perfume Museum. Biot is known for glassblowing – you can visit The Glassblowers' Studio for free to watch the masters at work. For spectacular landscapes, visit one of the 14 nature parks, each with a diverse range of flora and fauna. The capital of the French Riviera, Nice, is one of the liveliest cities in the region, with a historic Old Town and no end to shopping and dining spots.
Famous for its culinary delights, the French Riviera is a food lover's paradise. Choose from countryside restaurants serving local specialties, or head to the coastal towns for some delicious seafood. This area is well-known for the traditional niçoise salad – don't leave without trying it. Most towns and villages will also hold a local food market where you can buy regional specialties like goat's cheese and fougasse, as well as other fresh breads and local delicacies. Or, if you feel like blowing the budget, why not visit one of many Michelin Star restaurants in Nice or Cannes? With numerous vineyards in the region, there is plenty of French wine for you to enjoy too – you can find a wine to pair with every dish you try. The locally produced Provençal Rosé is a firm favourite amongst locals.
The French Riviera is such a diverse region, offering a plethora of things to do for the whole family. Visit one of the many beaches along the coast, or head north to one of the 14 nature parks to explore the local flora and fauna. If you like to stay active on holiday you try can hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. Don't miss the Grottes de Saint-Cézaire too – a 3 mile long network of caves almost 40 meters underground. Or, drive to the Gorges du Loup canyon, where you can try canyoning and kayaking. There is an Aquarium in Monaco that offers a range of interactive activities for kids to enjoy. Just outside of St. Tropez you'll find Azur Park, with over 35 attractions and rides, as well as a mini golf course. Antibes is home to Marineland, with a small zoo and aquarium, plus play park and miniature golf. For a fun day out, try Le Village des Fous which has a maze, water games and rides. You could also visit Le Bois de Lutins for its fun tree top adventure park.
All Villa Plus villas in the French Riviera are individually selected to give you the perfect home from home. You can explore the region, or simply relax in your villa and make the most of your private pool. All our villas are located inland in the French countryside, within a 10 minute drive of the nearest town or village. You'll have plenty of outside space to dine al fresco, or you can head to one of the local restaurants to sample some French cuisine. We're on hand 24-7 to help you make the most of your fabulous French Riviera villa holiday.
All our villas are located inland in the French countryside, within a 10 minute drive of the nearest town or village. They offer a fabulous base to explore the many small towns and villages in the French Riviera, dotted amongst the rolling hills and olive trees.
Vidauban is a small wine-making village situated northwest of St Tropez. Surrounded by olive groves and vineyards, wine tasting is a must during your holiday in Vidauban, and there are a number of wineries you can visit. The village is centred around a square with a choice of open-air restaurants, a crêperie and cafés.
St Cezaire sur Siagne has an imposing location set on the clifftops overlooking the River Siagne. Part of the Prealpes d'Azur Regional Natural Park, its elevated position offers stunning panoramic views of the Siagne Valley, olive groves and surrounding countryside. The village itself is a medieval collection of narrow lanes, small cafés and old houses, all centred around the 18th century church. It's a great place to rent a villa in the French Riviera.
Peymeinade is a small village situated to the southwest of Grasse, featuring pretty stone houses and a 19th century fountain. The village is centred around the main high street, which has a selection of restaurants, bars and shops, as well a small children's playground. If you're feeling active, there's also a sports complex with tennis courts.
With stunning natural landscapes and a rich cultural history, the French Riviera has so much for your to discover. Explore the coasts and take a boat trip from Cannes to St. Tropez, or go underground to see the Grottes de Saint Cezaire cave network.
Located on the outskirts of Biot village, La Verrerie de Biot offers you the opportunity to discover more about the glass blowing that this region is famous for. Learn about the history of the industry and watch live demonstrations from experienced glassblowers. Visit between 10:00 to 12:00 or 14:30 to 18:00, Tuesday to Saturday, and you can even blow and make your own piece. There is also a shop onsite where you can purchase some beautiful pieces to take home with you.
Located in the Pays du Grasse is a 3 mile long network of caves nearly 40 metres underground. A section of this network is open to the public between February and November, where you can walk through with a guide and see the starry concretions and luminous jellyfish. Your guide may even do a sound show for you on musical stalactites! There is also a nature walk and a high rope adventure course onsite.
Set in Gourdon, the Gorges du Loup is a narrow canyon with beautiful scenery and clear waterfalls. There are walkways and paths along the river, or for the more adventurous you can try canyoning and kayaking. Some of the walkways and paths can be steep and slippery so be sure to bring sturdy footwear.
Cannes is famed for its glamorous luxury yachts, but you can also arrange several fun boat trips departing from the harbour. Enjoy a sunset cruise around the old port of Cannes, or why not make a day of it and take a boat over to St. Tropez or Monaco?
Stretching along the Mediterranean coastline, there is a huge range of beaches in the French Riviera. Towards the east and in Nice itself you will find mainly pebbly beaches, but head west of Antibes and you will soon come across larger sandy stretches. Private beach clubs are common in towns like Cannes and St. Tropez – perfect for a day of luxury! There are also plenty of family friendly options along the coast too. Most French Riviera beaches have amenities like beach bars, cafes and lifeguards, but some smaller coves are without any facilities.
Plage Fréjus is a wide sandy beach stretching for over 1000 yards to Port Fréjus. There is a promenade behind where you will find a few restaurants and cafes, and toilet and shower facilities are also available. Sunbeds and parasols can be hired from the private La Plage beach club, which also features an on-site restaurant.
Located on the coast between Cannes and Frejus, Plage d'Agay is a long shingle beach. Set in a sheltered bay, the calm waters are great for swimming and you can also rent stand-up paddleboards and boats. There are restaurants and coffee shops on the road behind the beach, and toilet facilities are available.
Long Beach, run by the Marriott Hotel, is a trendy private beach club located along the Croisette Boulevard in Cannes. There are sun beds and parasols to rent on the sand itself, plus a beach bar with table service. You will also find the Long Beach Restaurant situated on decking at the top of the beach, with comfortable seating and covered dining tables and chairs. This is a great spot to treat yourself to a bit of luxury, and enjoy some people watching!
Located in a bay in Antibes, this is a long, white sand beach that stretches over 1000 yards from the Royal Beach Club to Antibes Yacht Club. Lifeguards are on duty throughout the summer months, and the water is shallow for some distance, making this a perfect choice for families. There is a food kiosk for sandwiches and snacks, or behind the pedestrian promenade that lines the beach you will find a couple of restaurants as well as supermarket selling ice creams. At the Yacht Club you can also rent kayaks and paddleboards, or even learn to sail.
France is a food lover's paradise, known all over the world for its fabulous cuisine and fine wines. Due to the vast area the region covers, the French Riviera offers everything from delicious seafood in the harbour towns to hearty pasta dishes in the countryside hills. You are sure to find something to suit all taste buds.
Almost every town in the French Riviera will host a weekly market offering a wide selection of local produce. The markets will usually start in the mornings and are finished around lunchtime. Smaller villages will mainly have fruit, vegetables and breads, but head to the large towns such as Cannes or Antibes and you will discover a stunning display of cheeses, breads, flowers and even souvenirs.
Due to its location on the Mediterranean coast, many of the speciality dishes in the French Riviera feature fresh seafood and seasonal fruit and vegetables grown locally. The olive tree is part of the landscape throughout the region, harvested in winter to produce the olive oil used in almost every dish. Of course, all the local dishes pair nicely with a glass or two of French wine. Niçoise Salad – Originating in Nice and now known all over the world, the niçoise salad is a great lunch or dinner option. Recipes can vary, but the main ingredients include tuna, hard-boiled eggs, black olives and anchovies served with lettuce leaves. Salade de Chevre – Another salad popular in the region is this goat's cheese salad, served with walnuts, olives and locally sourced honey. Soupe de Pistou – Often served as a starter, soupe de pistou is a local soup made with a basil and olive oil sauce. Pissaladière – Sometimes confused with a pizza, a pissaladière is a savoury onion tart layered with olives, anchovies and local herbs. Great for lunch or even just a snack. Daube Provençale – For a heartier dish, try this beef stew with vegetables simmered in red wine. Seafood – As you would expect, there is an abundance of seafood to sample in the French Riviera. The fish is simply grilled with herbs and served with pasta or potatoes. A firm favourite is Moules-Frites – mussels with chips! Cheese – In France, the cheese is always served before dessert, and the French Riviera offers a fabulous selection of delicious cheeses. The goat's cheese is popular with locals, and there is a variety to choose from, varying from soft and creamy to quite hard.
Wine – France is renowned for its fabulous wines, and there is no shortage of vineyards throughout the French Riviera, with a choice of wineries for you to visit. The area is known for its Provençal Rosé, which is a firm favourite with the locals.
This recipe will serve 6 people, but quantities can easily be adjusted.
Rub your serving dish with the glove of garlic. Hard-boil the eggs and put them into cold water before peeling them. Peel and cut tomatoes into quarters, removing excess seeds. Thinly slice the green pepper and spring onion. Assemble with lettuce leaves, flaked tuna, hard-boiled eggs (sliced or quartered), green peppers, anchovies and black olives. Drizzle a little olive oil and keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
Melt the butter over a medium heat. Add the onions and demerara sugar and sauté, frequently stirring, until they become tender. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and thyme, and transfer to the preheated oven. Cook for 20-30 minutes, occasionally stirring, until the onions are soft and golden in colour. Add the vinegar during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Remove the onions from the oven and set them aside to cool while preparing the pastry for the pissaladière.
Raise the oven temperature to 220 degrees Celsius. Roll the puff pastry into a 12x18 inch rectangle, and spread with the onion confit, leaving 1 inch of dough uncovered around the edges of the pastry. Arrange the anchovy fillets and olives on the top of the onions. Bake the tart for 15 to 25 minutes until the pastry has puffed up and turned golden. Cut the pissaladière into small squares before serving.


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A Swedish court of appeals decided Wednesday to overturn a deportation order against a Palestinian man who was part of a masked gang that firebombed a synagogue in Sweden because it believes the man will be in danger with Israel if he goes back.
Swedish authorities in June imprisoned two Palestinian men and one Syrian man for attempting to burn the synagogue down on Dec. 9, 2017, in the country's second largest city of Gothenburg, according to The Times Of Israel. The convicted men were part of a larger masked crowd that was protesting the Trump administration's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
The court also ordered the one Palestinian man without residency to be deported back to the Palestinian Authority after completing a two-year sentence, the SVT broadcast reported.
Annika Rothstein, a political writer and activist who is also a Swedish Jew, tweeted Wednesday that the court's decision could potentially harm her or her fellow citizens.
"It also excuses, and therefore legitimizes, the actions of a violent Anti-Semite as acceptable political criticism by stating that his hostility is not towards Jews in general but due to his vengeful attitude towards Israel," he added.
The attack on the synagogue was part of a 200-person rally in which protesters waved Palestinian flags and shouted antisemitic slogans at the synagogue where at least 20 Jewish teens were participating in a celebration.
The attack on Gothenburg came a day after demonstrators took the streets in another Swedish city where they shouted slogans about killing and shooting Jews, according to The New York Times.


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Cunami ili tsunami (veleval; jap. lučki val, visoka voda), morski su valovi velikih amplituda, uzrokovani potresom, erupcijom vulkana ili atmosferskim poremećajem. Deformacije morskoga dna u blizini žarišta potresa prenose se do površine, gdje uzrokuju potresne valove koji se šire po površini na sve strane. Visina valova tsunamija je kod manjih dubina veća; uz samu obalu može dosegnuti od 20 do 30 metara i napraviti goleme štete. Javljaju se uglavnom na obalama Tihog i Indijskog oceana. Nakon potresa u Indoneziji 26. prosinca 2004. pojavio se golemi cunami i zahvatio obalni pojas Indijskog oceana; djelovanje valova bilo je katastrofalno; poginulo je oko 280.000 ljudi.

Često ih se pogrešno naziva plimnim valovima, no nemaju nikakve veze s plimnim oscilacijama. Naziv potječe iz Japana gdje su cunamiji česti. Japanski ribari vraćajući se u luku znali su je naći poharanu valovima koje nisu primijetili na otvorenom moru te su mislili da se radi o valovima koji se pojavljuju samo u luci, odnosno blizu obale.

U blizini epicentra visina potresnih valova može biti izuzetno visoka. S udaljavanjem od epicentra, te prilikom putovanja u dubokim oceanskim zaravnima, cunami ima male amplitude no putuje velikim brzinama, u prosjeku oko 700 km/h.

Približavajući se obali, oni se usporavaju te se, zbog očuvanja energije (energetskog toka vala), uzdižu ovisno o smanjenju dubine mora. Dolaskom na obalu njihove visine mogu poprimiti izvanredne vrijednosti. Uobičajeni periodi cunamija iznose od 10 do 60 minuta, a ovisan je o prostorno-vremenskim karakteristikama pomicanja morskog dna u zoni epicentra.

Izvori

Vanjske poveznice
 Amaterski video zapisi cunamija 2005.

Oceanografija
Seizmologija
Prirodne katastrofe

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package org.ektorp;

import static org.junit.Assert.*;

import java.io.InputStream;
import java.util.*;

import com.fasterxml.jackson.databind.JsonNode;
import com.fasterxml.jackson.databind.ObjectMapper;
import com.fasterxml.jackson.databind.node.MissingNode;

import org.apache.commons.io.IOUtils;
import org.junit.*;

public class ViewResultTest {

    ObjectMapper om = new ObjectMapper();

    @Test
    public void fromJson() throws Exception {
        ViewResult result = readResult("impl/view_result.json");
        assertEquals(2, result.getSize());
        assertEquals(1, result.getOffset());
        List<ViewResult.Row> rows = result.getRows();
        assertEquals("doc_id1", rows.get(0).getId());
        assertEquals("key_value", rows.get(0).getKey());
        assertEquals("doc_value1", rows.get(0).getValue());

        assertEquals("doc_id2", rows.get(1).getId());
        assertEquals("key_value", rows.get(1).getKey());
        assertEquals("doc_value2", rows.get(1).getValue());

        assertNull(rows.get(0).getDoc());
        assertTrue(rows.get(0).getDocAsNode().isMissingNode());
    }

    @Test
    public void test_read_reduce_result() throws Exception {
        ViewResult result = readResult("impl/reduce_view_result.json");
        assertEquals(3, result.getSize());
        List<ViewResult.Row> rows = result.getRows();
        assertEquals(4, rows.get(0).getValueAsInt());
        assertEquals(5, rows.get(1).getValueAsInt());
        assertEquals(6, rows.get(2).getValueAsInt());

    }

    @Test
    public void test_read_grouped_result() throws Exception {
        ViewResult result = readResult("impl/group_view_result.json");
        assertEquals(2, result.getSize());
        List<ViewResult.Row> rows = result.getRows();

        assertEquals(null, rows.get(0).getIdAsNode().textValue());

        assertEquals(null, rows.get(0).getId());
        assertEquals("h", rows.get(0).getKey());
        assertEquals(2, rows.get(0).getValueAsInt());

        assertEquals(null, rows.get(0).getId());
        assertEquals("m", rows.get(1).getKey());
        assertEquals(1, rows.get(1).getValueAsInt());

    }

    @Test
    public void int_view_result() throws Exception {

        ViewResult result = readResult("impl/int_view_result.json");
        assertEquals(2, result.getSize());
        List<ViewResult.Row> rows = result.getRows();
        assertEquals(123, rows.get(0).getValueAsInt());
        assertEquals(321, rows.get(1).getValueAsInt());
    }

    @Test
    public void array_and_object_view_result() throws Exception {
        ViewResult result = readResult("impl/array_and_object_view_result.json");
        assertEquals(2, result.getSize());
        List<ViewResult.Row> rows = result.getRows();
        assertEquals("[\"foo\",\"bar\"]", rows.get(0).getValue());
        assertEquals("{\"foo\":\"bar\"}", rows.get(1).getValue());
    }

    @Test
    public void view_result_with_doc_field() throws Exception {
        ViewResult result = readResult("impl/view_result_with_included_docs.json");
        assertEquals(2, result.getSize());
        List<ViewResult.Row> rows = result.getRows();
        assertEquals("doc_id1", rows.get(0).getDocAsNode().get("_id").textValue());
        assertEquals("doc_id2", rows.get(1).getDocAsNode().get("_id").textValue());
    }

    @Test
    public void complex_key_view_result() throws Exception {
        ViewResult result = readResult("impl/complex_key_view_result.json");
        assertEquals(2, result.getSize());
        List<ViewResult.Row> rows = result.getRows();
        String expectedKey = "[1337,\"key\"]";
        assertEquals(expectedKey, rows.get(0).getKey());
        assertEquals(expectedKey, rows.get(1).getKey());
    }

    @Test(expected = ViewResultException.class)
    public void view_result_with_error_row() throws Exception {
        readResult("impl/view_result_with_error.json");
    }

    @Test
    public void error_field_in_result_docment_should_not_cause_exception() throws Exception {
        ViewResult result = null;
        try {
            result = readResult("impl/view_result_with_nested_error.json");
        } catch (ViewResultException e) {
            fail("nested error field should cause ViewResultException");
        }
        assertEquals(2, result.getSize());
    }

    @Test
    public void int_update_seq_view_result() throws Exception {

        ViewResult result = readResult("impl/view_result_with_int_update_seq.json");
        assertTrue(result.isUpdateSeqNumeric());
        assertEquals(1234, result.getUpdateSeq());
        assertEquals("1234", result.getUpdateSeqAsString());
    }

    @Test
    public void string_update_seq_view_result() throws Exception {

        ViewResult result = readResult("impl/view_result_with_string_update_seq.json");
        assertFalse(result.isUpdateSeqNumeric());
        assertEquals("1234-abc", result.getUpdateSeqAsString());
    }

    private ViewResult readResult(String path) throws Exception {
        InputStream resourceAsStream = null;
        try {
            resourceAsStream = getClass().getResourceAsStream(path);
            return new ViewResult(om.readTree(resourceAsStream), false);
        } finally {
            IOUtils.closeQuietly(resourceAsStream);
        }
    }
}


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Trust group raises the bar but lowers the volume at latest restaurant, Fort Oak
Fort Oak restaurant/bar includes a modern dining room and kitchen, at left, and a stand-alone bar constructed inside an historic auto dealership building at Fort Stockton Drive and Hawk Street in Mission Hills.
(Jim Sullivan)
By Pam Kragen
Mission Hills —
Business partners Steve Schwob and chef Brad Wise pooled all of their experience and resources to open Trust Restaurant in Hillcrest in 2016. Then they crossed their fingers and hoped it would resonate with diners.
Fortunately, Trust — named "Restaurant of the Year" by several local dining critics — succeeded beyond their wildest dreams. Now, the co-founders of Trust Restaurant Group are taking their dreams up a notch with their third project, Fort Oak, which opened Wednesday in Mission Hills.
"With Trust, we never knew if it would work. Fortunately, it did, and that allowed us to take on this new opportunity," Schwob said. "We now have the space and different dining opportunities than we had back then, and it gives us a chance to grow as a company."
With more money to spend this time around on a bigger space and better equipment, Fort Oak expands what Wise's culinary team can do in the kitchen, as well as in the bar. It also reflects the lessons the partners have learned since opening Trust and their 2-year-old bar project, Hundred Proof.
Compared to Trust, Fort Oak has more seating, more bar space, a more traditional dining room and an exhibition kitchen. And, responding to one of Trust diners' chief complaints about noise, Fort Oak offers a quieter dining experience.
The dining room at Fort Oak restaurant/bar in Mission Hills, the latest project from Trust Restaurant Group.
The restaurant's name comes from the street name and the red oak used in the oven, as well as the interior design accents that include a large black oak communal table and several gnarled oak tree branches suspended over the bar.
Fort Oak, near the corner of Fort Stockton Drive and Hawk Street, has 168 seats, compared to Trust's 118. Twenty-three seats are situated around Fort Oak's large horseshoe-shaped bar. Inside the kitchen, there's a counter with a raw bar and 16 seats for diners who want a view of the action and don't mind a little noise.
"At Trust, everything is just live and in your face and that's not for everyone," Schwob said. "With a traditional dining room at Fort Oak, it will make people who want a conversation more happy. But a certain demographic like that in-your-face style of dining."
Like Trust, Fort Oak's menu is centered around open-flame cooking. But Wise said the new restaurant's custom-made Jade Range expands on the concept with a three-sided stove with separate cooking areas for wood, coal and embers.
Schwob said that while Fort Oak's menu will be more expansive and ambitious than at Trust, it still reflects Wise's culinary style: "People have really embraced chef's style of cooking … highly seasoned, balanced with acidity and creating new flavors and textures."
Wise said he's enjoyed developing the Fort Oak menu with his team, which includes executive sous chef Mark Schmidt, formerly of Cucina Urbana. Wise is partial to the coal-roasted little gem salad, the seafood tower, the chicken-fried quail, the 45-day dry-aged ribeye and the House Plate, a charcuterie selection with virtually everything — from the salumi to the mustards to the cheese — made in-house.
Brad Wise, chef/partner at Fort Oak restaurant/bar in Mission Hills.
The dinner menu includes raw bar selections, shared plates and entrees. Entree prices are slightly higher than at Trust, Wise said, but the portions are larger. In the coming weeks, he will also introduce a chef's tasting menu served family-style. Weekend brunch is also available, but not lunch service, since Wise said the kitchen crew needs those daytime hours to prep the labor-intensive, from-scratch dish elements.
Bar manager is Jessica Stewart, formerly of URBN North Park. Schwob said Stewart's cocktail program is heavily influenced by what's on the menu. For example, one of her ideas is to incorporate the pickling juices used for charcuterie veggies into a signature cocktail.
Schwob and Wise met while working together for many years at local Eat.Drink.Sleep. hospitality group. Schwob worked in management, Wise was an executive chef for projects that included JRDN Restaurant in Pacific Beach.
Trust opened in February 2016 on the ground floor of developer-architect Jonathan Segal's Mister Robinson apartment tower at Park Boulevard and Robinson Avenue in Hillcrest. Fort Oak restaurant is also part of a new Segal apartment project, The Fort. The dining room and kitchen are in the Fort's modern ground-floor space and the adjacent stand-alone bar is on the ground floor of a historic Ford car dealership building whose facade has been maintained and restored.
The stnad-alone bar at Fort Oak restaurant in Mission Hills.
Schwob said the Fort Oak project took a long time to come to fruition because his company was focused on its second project, Hundred Proof, which opened in June 2017 in University Heights. Initially opened as a neighborhood bar with a pub-style menu, Hundred Proof struggled to make its mark in bar-heavy Hillcrest.
This past fall, the company brought in beverage director Stephen Kurpinsky, formerly of George's at the Cove in La Jolla, who relaunched Hundred Proof in September with a more ambitious and unique signature cocktail program.
Once Fort Oak is up and humming, Wise and Schwob said they plan to take another look at 3-year-old Trust. Wise said plans include new menus and a complete interior refresh to "keep things relevant."
While Fort Oak is quite different in looks and style from Trust, Wise said both restaurants, as well as Hundred Proof, reflect the values of the Trust Restaurant Group.
"When Steve and I opened Trust, the name represented honesty and value," Wise said. "It still does, and it also stands for good food, good service and great product at a good value, as well as consistency."
Fort Oak
Hours: Bar hours: 3 p.m. to close daily. Dining room: 5 p.m. to close daily. Brunch: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Where: 1101 Fort Stockton Drive, Mission Hills.
Online: fortoaksd.com
The exhibition kitchen at Fort Oak restaurant in Mission Hills.
pam.kragen@sduniontribune.com. Twitter: @pamkragen
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Building Stronger Communities: A Conversation with the Chinatown Rising Filmmakers
By Candace Huey
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This article is part of the ongoing Come to Your Census: Who Counts in America? experience. This collaboration with Art+Action is part of their COME TO YOUR CENSUS campaign—powered by San Francisco's Office of Civic Engagement and Immigrant Affairs (OCEIA)—which hopes to mobilize the public to take the 2020 U.S. Census. We want everyone to be counted and receive their fair share of funding and political representation for their community.
If you have not already done so, we highly encourage you to take the 2020 U.S. Census.
On May 11, 2020, Candace Huey, founder of re.riddle and member of the curatorial committee for Come to Your Census: Who Counts in America?, sat down with documentarians Harry Chuck, Josh Chuck, and James Q. Chan to discuss their film Chinatown Rising.
Candace Huey: Hi Harry, Josh, and James. Excited to speak with you today about your film, Chinatown Rising, and how its themes pertain to the 2020 Census—specifically galvanizing your community to claim its fair share and representation.
Against the backdrop of the Civil Rights Movement of the mid-1960s, a young San Francisco Chinatown resident armed with a 16mm camera and leftover film scraps from a local TV station, turned his lens onto his community. Totaling more than 20,000 feet of film (10 hours), Harry Chuck's exquisite unreleased footage has captured a divided community's struggles for self-determination. Chinatown Rising is a documentary film about the Asian-American Movement from the perspective of the young residents on the front lines of their historic neighborhood in transition. Through publicly challenging the conservative views of their elders, their demonstrations and protests of the 1960s-1980s rattled the once quiet streets during the community's shift in power. Forty-five years later, in intimate interviews these activists recall their roles and experiences in response to the need for social change.
The filmmakers of Chinatown Rising. L-R: Anson Ho (Cinematographer), Harry Chuck (Co-Director, Producer), Josh Chuck (Co-Director, Producer), James Q. Chan (Producer).
CH: Harry, what is at stake for you and your community by taking the Census?
Harry Chuck: Well, as we approach the middle of 2020, I find myself along with other Americans deeply concerned about our futures. Everything seems to be coming apart with the pandemic and the list of our collective problems is long and continues to grow. At the moment we see no end in sight. Everyone's reaching out for answers because we have never been in a crisis like this, and we're all looking to the government for leadership, for guidance, and resources.
Every day, it becomes clear to me that even our government, our government leaders, and leaders throughout the world are unclear about where to begin There are many suggestions, but few answers or solutions because everyone is struggling from the top down. The stakes are higher than ever. We must work closely with our elected leaders to identify the needs that are unique to our communities.
Our family lived in San Francisco's Chinatown for over four generations. And for much of that time, Chinatown was characterized as insulated and isolated. Often we would describe it as an undeserved, underserved, immigrant community, but it has managed to survive major disasters, including earthquakes, epidemics, poverty, and social chaos. So looking back, many of those trials would have been better addressed if the conditions of the community had been better understood by elected government officials. I've known a few local Census workers and advocates over the years and they've been pretty good. They've been actively promoting the importance of the Census, but this year it's a little bit different because people have noted that there are concerns and feelings of reluctance towards participating in the 2020 Census. These are primarily from people of immigrant status, who are concerned with their noncitizenship status, and they fear the threat of deportation or separation from their families.
Harry Chuck, SRO Kids: In a Single Room Occupancy, photograph, Chinatown, San Francisco.
Another closely related concern is how personal information will be used once it becomes part of the federal data bank, and would this lead to inquiries from other government agencies. So back to our own family, in fact, because of long historical memories and oral histories, the issue of trust continues to be a major concern. Can we trust the process? There are probably many more concerns, but for the people transitioning as new immigrants, this is highly important. I really believe that the stakes are higher than ever and that we should strive for active participation from our communities in the 2020 Census. I'm confident that we can successfully gain the cooperation of our communities if we can show them how the Census is used to achieve a better understanding of local demographics, and how this leads to a fair apportionment for serving the documented needs of the people—documented and undocumented. I think politically, people may not realize that the Census leads to a fair distribution of representative leadership that serves the common good of our citizens.
We must establish trust with our people that this is a fair process and it ensures their privacy and that only good things can come out of this, especially during this period of the virus pandemic because we're draining our resources. The Census enables us as citizens to participate in building stronger communities and invites us every ten years to exercise our collective responsibilities as citizens. As the world changes, so will our communities. The Census invites us to anticipate and plan for the future of our families and neighbors.
CH: Josh, how does your work lend itself to activating social and political reform?
Josh Chuck: I think positive change in our communities doesn't happen all at once, it's an accumulation of a lot of little steps. It begins with the mindset of the individual. It's up to us to look around and ask, what do we see that's unjust in our communities? I know for me, sometimes problems in society feel so big and overwhelming that I don't feel I even want to try sometimes. It's really helpful to see examples that change is possible.
Our film tells the personal stories of individuals just like ourselves, who are sacrificing and risking their lives for the good of the community. They didn't have any role models to follow, the deck was really stacked against them, but they tried anyway. I'm hoping that putting these stories on the screen can inspire all of us to get out there and try to do what we can to activate the reforms that we need. And again, it just starts with small steps. We need to know that just one person, no matter what your background or your situation is, can make a difference. The first step is to stand up and be counted and let your voice be heard.
Harry Chuck, Color Protest: March in support of International Hotel tenants, photograph, San Francisco.
CH: In what ways must we be cautious about employing certain images that might be generative and perpetuating norms that are restrictive or reductive rather than expansive?
JC: That's definitely a danger that we had to keep in mind. Grouping people in one-dimensional categories means I'm assuming that everyone's kind of the same, and that matters when we portray individuals, especially when I think about Asians, on the screen. So one of my favorite things about our film is that the activists that we interviewed were each very unique and showed strength in different ways, that isn't often seen in Asians onscreen. Someone told me after they watched the film that they were just blown away by all of these bad-ass Asians, which I appreciate because I feel the same way. It goes against the stereotypes that a lot of the mainstream believes in. So for me, the bottom line is we just need to hear more stories, so everyone can believe that their own stories and their own lives matter because they all do. Everyone is important and can inspire others.
CH: Harry and Josh, how can previous generations connect and motivate younger Asian Americans to stay vigilant and active?
HC: Both Josh and I have been youth workers and we have the privilege of tracking many of them from childhood until they're young adults, and sometimes even beyond that. We see how leadership is shaped, that it seems to be a pattern and a process in which young people catch onto things, how they begin to develop their values, and how those values shape the way they make decisions.
It's important for each generation to take a younger generation under their wing and to share our experiences with them, not tell them what to do, but just let them know that we are all a product of the decisions we've made and we're proud of the way other people live their lives.
JC: I think it is definitely important to tell stories, but it's also important to listen to the young to see what's going on. Sometimes we underestimate how thoughtful and insightful young people can be, and then if they share with us what's going on in their world, it's up to an older generation to encourage young people today to do something. A lot of Asian Americans, especially in the Bay Area, are kind of no longer faced with this blatant racism, because a lot of Asian Americans in the Bay Area are kind of now part of the mainstream, unlike previous generations.
I think it's important that we encourage young people today to be allies. The activists in our film, they couldn't have done what they did for the Asian American movement, without allies in the Civil Rights movement, or allies from all the minority groups, and also Caucasian people. So now that Asian Americans are in a certain position to be that ally, I think it's important that we encourage young people to look around outside of just their own little circle and see how they can help others.
CH: James, who are the most vulnerable members of your community and how do you support them?
James Q Chan: Many of the social issues highlighted in our Chinatown Rising film of the '60, '70s, and '80s, are still topical issues today. The work continues around affordable housing, working class rights, immigrant rights, and senior and youth services. With the sheltering place ordinance during this pandemic, our most vulnerable members of our community are now front and center. The families who live in the densely packed SROs, single room occupancy, with communal kitchens and shared bathrooms. Their young children are home from school confined in close quarters, low wage workers, many who rely on service jobs, restaurants, and domestic care, are pretty much all out of work right now.
On top of that, we are painfully witnessing the rise in Anti-Asian and xenophobic sentiments, both locally and nationally, so it's pretty much all emotionally and spiritually depleting. But Harry previously mentioned how San Francisco's Chinatown has survived many crises, so how do we offer support to our most vulnerable community members during this public health and economic crisis? These are questions that I ask myself daily, but during this extraordinary time and unparalleled time that we are in, I find that our survival instincts are kicked into gear, we bend. We are a resilient people.
Chinatown has been blessed by so many grassroots organizations that are offering lifelines right now, for instance the Chinatown Community Development Center, Self-Help for the Elderly, Chinese for Progressive Associations, they have all organized mutual aid support along with hundreds of volunteers. They show up daily to serve their membership and the community of Chinatown. For instance, CCDC, whose work primarily has focused on housing, has focused on feeding the community, particularly the vulnerable communities in SROs, by providing lunches to help alleviate the overcrowding in their communal kitchens. They've also partnered with local restaurants to provide daily lunches. So right now, if you're asking how we can support individually and collectively, if you are unable to offer hands on volunteering and you are financially capable, consider donating whatever you can to these organizations. To me, these necessary acts of compassion are the power of community to ensure that our most vulnerable members and their survival and wellbeing are sustained now in this time and beyond.
Behind the scenes with Harry Chuck, Josh Chuck, James Q. Chan
and Chinatown Rising team members.
CH: Josh and James, what has been the response from your peers about the messages in this film? Were there any sentiments about carrying on community activism by the younger generations?
JQC: The message in Chinatown Rising is that the work is not done. That the service these incredible activists did on the front lines during the '60s and '70s, has carried to this day. And I feel like right now, after screening the film and seeing all of the incredible responses, that the bottom line is that you serve your community, you find a way to serve the people, serve the youth—and to me, those in the front always reach back.
JC: For me, I've heard all kinds of responses from my peers. People my age didn't live through the time period in Chinatown Rising. I was born and raised in Chinatown and Harry is my dad, so it surprises some people that I didn't know about any of these events really. I didn't know any of these activists, and I didn't even know most of my dad's life story. These events were only a decade before we were born, but for us to not know anything about the struggle and the strength that our people showed, got a big response from my peers. I think of the pride this history gives me, and I think everybody should know these stories.
One friend started interviewing all of his family members to hear their stories, so I thought that was a really cool thing. Someone bought 50 movie tickets for young people to watch our film. People need to know, because it's important to appreciate how we got here, where we are today. I think my dad said this earlier, it's not out of thin air, we didn't just show up and find ourselves in this situation.
Something else that I've heard from peers is that the film shows people reflecting on their lives and expressing how meaningful it was for them to be involved in community activism. I think it's inspired people to think ahead and say, "What am I going to feel, more towards the end of my life? How do I want to look back? And am I going to be proud of what I did and what I stood for?"
CH: Thank you, Harry, Josh, and James, for your continued efforts and inspired activism.
HARRY CHUCK
Co-Director, Producer, Director of Photography
Former Youth Director and later Executive Director of Cameron House, Harry was an early mentor for hundreds of Chinatown youth including author/activist Gordon Chin. Harry was the catalyst in Chinatown's fight to save the Chinese Playground from being developed into a parking garage, leading to the formation of the Committee for Better Parks and Recreation in Chinatown. He was co-founder of the Chinatown Coalition for Better Housing, which led the fight to develop the Mei Lun Yuen affordable housing project. He was appointed by four separate mayors to city commissions which included the Public Housing Authority and Juvenile Justice Commission. Harry was one of the first Asian American religious leaders to speak out for same-sex marriage. In 1981, he earned his MA from the SF State University's Film Arts Department where he served as a p/t student assistant in film history. His footage for this film was shot as a student/activist and Chinatown Rising is his official return to filmmaking.
JOSH CHUCK
Co-Director, Producer
Josh grew up in San Francisco's Chinatown and has worked in the community for over 16 years as a youth worker, filmmaker, and fundraiser. He has produced, shot, and edited short films, mostly sharing the stories of individuals who symbolize the rich diversity of the city, as well as organizations advocating for the needs of the underserved. He currently directs the UPS Community Internship in San Francisco, an intensive community immersion program for UPS Upper Management, which focuses on the Chinatown, Tenderloin, and Bayview neighborhoods. He enjoys international travel, often spending months at a time overseas. To Josh, the best part of travel is learning about other cultures, meeting inspiring individuals, and playing basketball with the locals.
JAMES Q. CHAN
James Q. Chan is an Emmy-nominated director and producer based in San Francisco. His film training/mentorship began alongside two-time Academy-Award winning filmmakers Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman (The Times Of Harvey Milk; Common Threads). Producing credits with Epstein & Friedman include History Channel's 10 Days That Unexpectedly Changed America (Emmy® Award; Outstanding Non-Fiction Series), HOWL (Sundance Opening Night; National Board of Review Freedom of Expression Award). Other producing credits include Puck And The Riddle Of Codes (IDFA; Dutch Television VPRO); ISTINMA (Best Short, American Indian Film Festival; Smithsonian Native Showcase); Entry Denied (Jury Award, Best Short, Provincetown); Right Down The Line music video for Bonnie Raitt's Grammy-Award winning album "Slipstream."Prior to filmmaking, James worked as a SAG/AFTRA Talent Agent in San Francisco.
James directed and produced the Emmy® Award nominated documentary Forever, Chinatown (Best Cinematography, Los Angeles Pacific Film Festival) a meditation on memory and community seen through the lens of an aging artist's miniature dioramas of his childhood Chinatown. The film received multiple festival audience and jury awards, a national public television broadcast on PBS/World Channel and was selected for the American Film Showcase, the premier film diplomacy program between U.S. State Department and USC School of Cinematic Arts, where James served as an envoy to Turkmenistan in 2018. James is the founder of Good Medicine Picture Company and is a recipient of a Certificate of Honor from the San Francisco Board of Supervisors for his work in amplifying stories from the APA community, immigrant voices, and tenant struggles. James is a member of the Directors Guild of America.
CANDACE HUEY
re.riddle's founder and principal, Candace Huey, brings her extensive knowledge of and experience in the art world to her projects. Huey has worked for the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, Bonham's auction house, Alameda County Arts Commission and various galleries in the Bay Area where she curated exhibitions showcasing the work of 20th century masters and contemporary artists. As an independent curator, she conceptualized and produced exhibitions for cultural institutions such as Chinese Culture Center of San Francisco, Consulado General de México, Consulado General de España, and Consulat Général de France, San Francisco. She consults on collection portfolio and development for private clients in San Francisco, Hong Kong, Chicago, London and Paris.
Huey holds degrees from The Courtauld in London and U.C. Berkeley, and has presented her academic research on 17th century Dutch Art at renowned conferences in the United States and the Netherlands. She currently teaches art history at a private university, sits on the executive council for SECA SFMoMA, de Young Museum College Programs Advisory, ArtTable and is an active member of Artadia San Francisco Council and Headlands Center for the Arts.
Lead image: Harry Chuck, Old Ladies 2: Seniors and others in a City Hall hearing advocating for more affordable housing in Chinatown, San Francisco, photograph, San Francisco.
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Professor of Saxophone at Trinity College of Music, London, and also teaches at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, Cardiff.
Gerard McChrystal comes from Derry, Northern Ireland. He took up the saxophone in 1983 and by 1989 had made his concert debut with The Philharmonia in London. Orchestras he has performed with include The Orchestra of San Francisco Opera House, Stuttgart Stattsorchester, National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, BBC National Orchestra of Wales and the BBC Concert Orchestra.
In 2003 Gerard became the first saxophonist from the UK/Ireland to give an orchestral concerto performance at the World Saxophone Congress in Minneapolis, USA.
Later that year he performed at the BBC's Proms in the Park.
Gerard has given solo performances in San Francisco Opera House, National Concert Hall, Dublin, Wigmore Hall and Royal Albert Hall, London, Queen's Hall, Edinburgh, and St. David's Hall, Cardiff. He has performed in South Africa, Indonesia, USA, Korea, Azerbaijan, Germany, Belgium, Italy and from Limerick to Wick in the UK/Ireland.
Gerard has premiered concertos by Sir Malcolm Arnold, John Metcalf, Ian Wilson and Dave Heath. He has collaborated with artists, composers and ensembles in many parts of the world. These include The Soweto String Quartet, South Africa, The State Orchestra of Azerbaijan, Baku, KBS Symphony Orchestra, Korea, The Karol Symanowski String Quartet from Poland, Scottish tenorist Tommy Smith, percussion group Ensemble Bash, Irish vocal group Anuna and Australian guitarist Craig Ogden.
His latest project is a programme of New Celtic Music with The Smith Quartet.
Camden Music, London, publishes Gerard's saxophone series, which includes works by Ian Wilson, Dave Heath, Gary Carpenter and Tommy Smith.
2006 sees the release of two new CD's. The first called Pluck, Blow with guitarist Craig Ogden on Meridian Records, London, features funky new crossover music from Ireland, UK, Germany and Australia. The second with the Smith Quartet is on the RTE lyric fm label.


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Blue Prism More than Doubles Revenue in FY2017 and Secures £70M
Jan 31, 2018 | Exclusive Stories, News Stories, User Submitted Stories
via Placing in Public Markets
Award-Winning RPA Company Accelerates Sales and Marketing Efforts
for its Industry-Leading Digital Workforce
LONDON and AUSTIN, Texas — Jan. 30, 2018 — Following the successful close of its second fiscal year [ending Oct. 31, 2017] since debuting on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange in 2016, Blue Prism (AIM: PRSM), announced on January 25 a placing of £70M (approx. US $100M) of shares, of which £40M (approx. US $60M) resulted from an issue of new shares to new and existing institutional investors.
The funds raised through the issuance of new shares will be used to accelerate the company's sales and marketing activities across the globe. The new investment will also contribute to driving further innovation in Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and the expanded distribution of the company's market-leading Digital Workforce Operating System.
While the US market remains a key focus for Blue Prism, the company continues to see a strong emerging global opportunity for its software evidenced by over 300 net new customers across the globe in 2017. Meeting the demand for its RPA software and expanding Intelligent Automation capabilities through product updates and the TAP (Technology Alliance Program), Blue Prism will use the funds to drive new product development, expand its channel partner base, drive global growth and strengthen additional technology and distribution alliances. With the industry's first and only certified RPA reference architectures for Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services, customers are seeing the benefits of TAP MAGIC, the Blue Prism alliances with Microsoft, Amazon, Google, IBM in the cloud and with successful in-cloud deployments.
"As often acknowledged by our competitors, Blue Prism created the RPA software market and has been the consistent thought leader in the category. We are delighted with the support of our long-term institutional shareholders whilst welcoming many new names to the register. With the foundation of a strong balance sheet and no debt, Blue Prism has raised £70M with only a 5 percent dilution to existing shareholders, in less than three weeks," said Alastair Bathgate, Blue Prism Group CEO. "With this investment, and strong support from customers, partners, investors and employees, we are well positioned to accelerate our growth across the globe."
Company Closes FY2017 with Surge in Revenue, Customers and Industry Accolades
Blue Prism closed FY2017 with revenue up 155 percent to £24.5m, driven by new and existing customers in emerging geographies. The company closed 609 new software deals which included 324 new enterprise customers across the United States, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Australia and New Zealand— a 238 percent increase over FY2016. Blue Prism's customer base in the United States grew to 135 versus 2H FY2016, with 109 new customers versus 18 FY2016, 63 upsells versus 19 FY2016 and three US renewals versus FY2016.
"Blue Prism's market momentum comes as no surprise to KPMG. It reflects the power of our collaboration and ability to help clients integrate a digital workforce that effectively provides governance, intelligence, security and compliance," said Todd Lohr, Principal, Advisory, KPMG LLP. "As more clients ramp up automation deployments, we are moving in lockstep with Blue Prism to provide leading capabilities and services to deliver the digital workforce of the future."
Over the past year, the company also added several established brands to its roster of clients including AIG, Alberta Treasury Bureau, Allstate Insurance, Bechtel, Boeing, DeNA, DTE Energy, Dun & Bradstreet, Ericsson, Fannie Mae, GIC, Honda Motor Company, Kaiser Permanente, KBL Bank, Maybank, National Grid, Schroders, Sony Pictures, United Utilities and Walgreens.
Blue Prism finished 2017 with all renewals achieved for the fiscal year and attained the highest customer satisfaction rating of 96 percent in an independent customer survey by Knowledge Capital Partners (to download report click here). The survey of global Blue Prism customers highlighted satisfaction for platform adaptability, scalability, security and employee satisfaction.
"With its transparency as a public company, Blue Prism has become the bellwether for the RPA industry. Its latest results show strong growth and the largest publicly announced fund raising, in one go, that we have seen in the RPA market to date," said Sarah Burnett, Vice President at Everest Group, one of the world's largest and leading global services and RPA analyst firms. "As the market for RPA continues to skyrocket, Blue Prism is poised to benefit with a strategy for growth that builds on its capabilities, sales and technology partnerships, and geographic presence."
In 2017, Blue Prism was named one of MIT Tech Review's 50 Smartest Companies and recognized as the winner of the 2017 UK Tech awards. The company also unveiled Version 6 of its RPA platform, which accelerates access to cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning and cloud capabilities.
About Blue Prism
As the pioneer, innovator and market leader in Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Blue Prism delivers the world's most successful Digital Workforce. The company's software robots automate repetitive administrative tasks while meeting the requirements of the most demanding IT environments, where security, compliance and scalability are paramount.
Blue Prism provides a scalable and robust execution platform for best-of-breed AI and cognitive technologies and has emerged as the trusted and secure RPA platform of choice for the Fortune 500. Billions of transactions and hundreds of millions of hours of work are executed on Blue Prism robots from renowned companies including Aegon, BNY Mellon, Commerzbank, IBM, ING, Maersk, Nokia, Nordea, Procter & Gamble, Raiffeisen Bank, Siemens, Westpac and Zurich. For more information about Blue Prism (AIM: PRSM), visit www.blueprism.com and follow the company on LinkedIn and Twitter.


Serendipity (noun) The occurance and developments of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
Just a little #bikepacking trip.
Made it to the top just before sundown. Dusk hike I like.
10+ miles of pure pain.
The first passengers of Professor Thaddeus S.C. Lowe's Mount Lowe Railway (1893).
A few pics from Sunday's hike with hiking with friends 🤗!!! Hike was overlooking beautiful city of Pasadena and in distant downtown LA ☺!!!! It was a tough one thou, 12 miles total hiked, mostly uphill 😳!!!! We made it to highest point which was inspiration point >4000 ft elevation! The views were incredible 🥰😍!!!! Thank you to @brujachavez for being up the the challenge and joining me!!!
Echo Mountain hike with water running through what usually is a dry creek bed. Such glorious sounds!
An epic (snowy?!) hike and my best ever selfie.
I was so close to the top of Mount Lowe but had to turn around because it was getting dark. Made the last mile or so off the mountains under moonlight. Felling all kinds of sore today. The views are great from 4,880 and there's some.snow and ice up there. I recommend not trying this hole AFTER you've spent the morning planting trees at a volunteer event.
Where the hotel's dance hall and tennis courts used to be.
Old gears from the railway house.
Early morning hike up Echo Mountain.


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International Desk: Pakistani blogger Aasim Saeed who went missing earlier this month has been found but has quickly left the country fearing for his life, his family said on Sunday. Saeed's father said his son was detained by "state agencies" while visiting Pakistan from Singapore, though he did not name which one. Pakistan's government and Federal Investigation Agency have denied holding any of five liberal activists who went missing this month. The military and other state agencies have declined to officially comment. The army's media wing did not reply to questions and phone calls on Sunday.
Saeed's recovery comes a day after poet and activist Salman Haider, who disappeared from the capital Islamabad on Jan. 6, was recovered, according to his family. Five liberal activists, some of whom have posted blogs criticising the political influence of the military and speaking for the rights of religious minorities, had each gone missing separately since Jan. 4.
"The only instruction Aasim got from the agencies was that he could not give any media interviews," Haider added.
The military's media wing did not return calls or text messages seeking comment. Haider said Aasim returned to his house briefly on Saturday but then left quickly, and messaged the family on Sunday morning to inform them that he was safe and would call soon.
Haider said Saeed had either returned to Singapore or was in Germany. It is not known how the five activists went missing, but some rights groups and newspapers have asked whether state or military agencies were in any way involved. The Interior Ministry has repeatedly said it was doing all it could to recover the missing men.
Shortly after the activists' disappearances, blasphemy allegations against them appeared on social media and in a complaint to police. Friends, family and supporters of all five men deny they have blasphemed and have denounced the campaign to press that charge, which could endanger their lives were they to reappear. In Pakistan, conviction under the blasphemy laws can carry a death sentence.


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5.6 million people have extra income as a result of the cost of living crisis
More than 18.6 million Britons have secured or are looking for an additional source of income due to the cost of living, as four out of five have reduced their spending.
Inflation is at its highest level in three decades and a new peak is expected in April.
Research by beauty brand Avon suggests that women are particularly affected, with nearly three-quarters saying they worry about their finances when prices rise in April, compared to 56% of men. As a result, about two-fifths of women are considering, or have already secured, an additional source of salary, which is reduced by 31% for men.
For more than 45.2 million people, the potential financial impact of the crisis has forced them to cut costs. Among the top things that the British are reducing their spending are eating out, buying new clothes and spending the holidays. Although 19% of Britons would unsubscribe from streaming or TV services, this would increase to about a quarter of a millennium. Interestingly, there is also a disparity between women and men; More than half of women are reducing their self-medication compared to 30% of men.
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Avon's latest study follows a previous study conducted on 9,000 Avon delegates worldwide in the summer of 2021, which revealed that 43% of UK delegates said that making money on their own terms was the most lucrative factor in running their beauty business. For about a quarter of women (22%) in the UK, this has made them more financially self-sufficient, saying they no longer depend on other people for money as much as they used to and increased confidence by almost a third (29%).


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