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Reasons for state’s lower gas tax not making its way to motorists remain murky
Delaware’s gas prices trickled down over the past week but not to the point that would indicate that the state’s motorists are seeing any significant benefit from the state’s lower fuel taxes.
The three-cent drop reported over the past week by AAA comes after reports of weaker demand for fuel as inflation climbs and interest rates rise.
|Week Ago Avg.||$4.991||$5.393||$5.657||$5.960|
|Month Ago Avg.||$4.612||$4.935||$5.200||$6.015|
|Year Ago Avg.||$2.945||$3.351||$3.600||$3.193|
A mid-week report from AAA indicated that gasoline demand declined slightly. The slight drop in gas demand has helped to limit pump price increases. However, as crude oil prices remain volatile, the price per gallon for gasoline will likely remain elevated.
On Friday, crude oil prices fell below $1.09 a barrel after nearing $120.
AAA noted that crude oil prices have dropped along with the stock market over a slowdown in the economy as the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee approved an interest rate hike of .75%.
Crude prices also decreased after the Energy Information Administration reported that total domestic stocks increased by 1.9 million bbl to 418.7 million bbl. Still, the current storage level is approximately 10 percent lower than a year ago.
In the Mid-Atlantic region, oil prices may also be affected by lower refining capacity, due to the closure a few years ago of the region’s largest refinery in Philadelphia.
Gasoline prices in Delaware are only a few cents below the national average after being well below the national numbers in past years.
Delaware also has the lowest gas tax in the region. However, motorists do see much of an impact at the pump. Reasons for the state’s lower gas tax not making its way to motorists remain unclear.
Despite having a gas tax that is 36 cents a gallon higher than in Delaware, the price at the pump in Pennsylvania less than a dime higher than in Delaware, with Maryland pump prices nearly matching those of the First State despite its higher gas tax. (See AAA’s ranking below and a comparison of prices at the pump vs. fuel taxes.)
The online tool shows gas prices as low as $4.80 a gallon at the Costco near Christiana Mall, east of Newark, with prices below $4.90 a gallon at some stations elsewhere in the state.
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What’s my advice to men who like to use texting as a main form of communication but then experience anger and frustration from the women in their life? It would be this—use texting (1) to send women short informative messages (running late, need anything from the store) and also (2) to let them know you're thinking about them. For example, "just thought of you and it made me smile" or "looking forward to seeing you tonight." Letting women know you're thinking about them makes them feel cared for, and it can also become an aphrodisiac. In this way, texting can become a form of foreplay without actually becoming "sexting." When women feel cared for by a man, they generally become more attracted to him.
How do you feel about texting? Have you found an effective way to convey how you're feeling when you're texting? Have you found texting to be a love-hate relationship where you experience more hate than love?

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U Southern California's Hybrid High Tries Convenience Market Hours
- By Dian Schaffhauser
An experiment in high school education, in which students can attend school seven days a week and learning spaces are open 12 hours a day year round, is taking place in the heart of downtown Los Angeles. USC Hybrid High School, an experiment of the University of Southern California's Rossier School of Education, will be opening its doors on September 4, 2012 for up to 150 ninth graders. Within four years, the school plans to expand the student body to 650 students in grades 9 through 12.
Hybrid High's overarching goal is to graduate 100 percent of its students and have them "socially and academically prepared" for college and workplace success.
The physical location of the charter school is no accident. It wants to be accessible via public transit to families in the Los Angeles Unified School District, where only 56 percent of ninth graders finish high school in four years. The neighborhoods from which Hybrid High expects to draw have even lower graduation rates. Applicants will go through a lottery process to be accepted into the new publicly funded school.
"Hybrid High School will fill a vital need for a quality, rigorous educational program that is tailored to students' needs and ensures that more of our students are finishing high school," said Principal Stephanie McClay. "I'm really excited to open in the fall and begin to work with our students and families."
Plans for the school's 19,000 square foot space include four large learning labs, two project rooms, and a set of "huddle rooms" for small student groups, as well as an administrative suite and a courtyard.
There will be no classrooms. In place of those, the school will use a combination of face-to-face instruction and digital coursework. Students will work on core courses in large open areas on computers supervised by a team of teachers. School requirements also mandate project-based work and community service. Also, students will be required to wear a uniform--Hybrid High vests over white collared shirts and black pants. The high school will provide the vests.
Students will be required to be at the school six hours a day, 35 hours per week, for 175 days a year; but how that schedule breaks out over the course of a year will be up to the individual. Attendance will be able to take place any time during the 12 hours a day the school is open, and the days may include weekends too. Schedules are specifically being made flexible to accommodate job and family responsibilities.
Each student will receive personalized schedules and learning plans. That personalization may mean that a student could attend just a single class during a given timeframe and complete it within weeks instead of months.
Teachers will circulate through learning spaces, helping students one on one or in small groups. Additional support will be provided by "coaches," including onsite advisors, peers, and coaches. Virtual instructors will provide subject matter expertise, and they'll be available online, to guide students through courses, make assignments, assess progress, and grade student work.
Hybrid High was founded by David Dwyer, Rossier's Chair in Educational Entrepreneurship, Technology and Innovation. The charter is held by Ednovate, a structure created by Rossier to manage the high school.
Dian Schaffhauser is a former senior contributing editor for 1105 Media's education publications THE Journal, Campus Technology and Spaces4Learning.

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I re-joined Constance in 2012 having previously spent 8 years in the group between 1999 and 2002. I am operationally responsible for the seven hotels which form part of Constance Hotels and Resorts.
Over the last 18 months we have as a team embarked on numerous initiatives in the group with the aim of being a World Class player in the Indian Ocean.
Constance started with one hotel and now has 7 luxury hotels and resorts across the Indian Ocean. How did this evolve?
Our hotel development started back in the 1970’s with Constance Belle Mare Plage in Mauritius, a small hotel with a few bungalows which has evolved over the years into the large resort it is today. In 1998, we opened the 5* deluxe hotel – Constance le Prince Maurice.
In 1999, we started our regionalisation in the Indian Ocean and opened our first hotel on the Island of Praslin in the Seychelles – Constance Lémuria Seychelles. Constance Ephélia on Mahe followed in 2009.
Our private Island Constance Tsarabanjina off the coast of Madagascar opened in 2006.
Constance Halaveli opened in the Maldives in 2010 and Constance Moofushi in 2011
We have grown rapidly in the last 5 years and are well established operators in the Indian Ocean region within the luxury hotel segment.
Where are you based and why?
Constance head office is based in Mauritius as we are a Mauritian company operating hotels in the Indian Ocean. We have concentrated our development in this region
Given that the resorts are on different islands, do they have the same overall feel, or are there local differences?
Each hotel has the Constance Hotels feel and signature. However, each hotel also has a local sense of place depending on its location and the culture of the country.
How important is the design of the architecture and the interior and exterior spaces?
Design and architecture of the interior and exterior spaces are very important to the Constance Hotels and Resorts brand. We work with Leading architects and designers to ensure that we conceive aspirational Hotels and Resorts
Your website www.constancehotels.com refers to the ‘Culinary Spirit’ how is this achieved?
Our Culinary Spirit is central to our Indian Ocean properties as is our Wine philosophy. It lives and breathes on a daily basis. We host the Bernard Loiseau culinary food festival yearly attracting Michelin chefs from around the world and our Sommelier team in each resort offers the largest wine lists in the Indian Ocean. We pride ourselves in serving beautifully presented and delicious cuisine accompanied with the worlds great wines
We all like to feel pampered when staying at a luxury resort. How do you go about providing your guests with memorable experiences?
Apart from the design elements of our resorts the most distinctive feature of Constance Hotels and Resort is its people. Each individual guest becomes special the moment he steps into one of our hotels. We create experiences that live long after the guests have left our resorts. Guests today are continually looking for that “something new” and we keep ourselves abreast of the latest trends. We innovative to create that personal touch.
There are some renowned golf courses in the resorts, do you play yourself and, if so, where and why?
I enjoy playing immensely and every year we host the final of the PGA senior tour at the Legends course of Belle Mare Plage which attracts the world’s best golfers. The 15th tee off at the Lemuria golf course 150m overlooking the 2nd most beautiful beach in the world (Anse Georgette) is also something very special.
Diving sports are popular in the area. How does the group cater for those wishing to explore the ocean whether as experienced divers or beginners?
All our hotels and resorts have professional dive centers accompanying divers of all levels to enjoy the Indian Ocean. Guests can explore the beautiful coral reefs and sponge gardens of Mauritius and Maldives, granite reefs in the Seychelles and volcanic islets around Tsarabanjina.
Parents like to know that their children will be well catered for so that they themselves are free to use the other facilities offered. What family programmes do you provide?
We have recently launched “Constance Kids Club, inspired by fun” upping the stakes in the luxury family holiday sector. Constance Kids Club is a vibrant and colourful facility that offers discovery and creates memorable experiences that will last a lifetime.
Children will be aware of the culture and nature through interaction and engage with various nationalities; they will feel the passion from a team who are dedicated in creating fun, authentic and exciting programs. The activities will educate through entertainment and give children the opportunity to understand and appreciate their surroundings while on holiday.
The Indian Ocean is an idyllic spot for weddings and honeymoons. Do many of your guests take advantage of this?
Few regions on earth provide such wonderful honeymoon destinations as the Indian Ocean. Mauritius, Maldives, Seychelles and Madagascar. We hold weddings on a regular basis and guests who discover our resorts on honeymoon come back year after year and become friends.
The Group has won many awards over the years. Which was the most satisfying for you?
Each and every award is satisfying and we have won many awards. Whilst each one is important the most memorable for me was when we opened Lemuria in Seychelles in 1999 we were awarded the best resort in the world after 12 months in operation by Bilanz (Switzerland).
How would you like to sum up the ethos of the group?
Inspired by passion.

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Docomomo Suomi/Finland will host the 12th Docomomo International Conference in Espoo, Finland in 2012.
The conference will be held in cooperation and with the support of the City of Espoo and Espoo City Museum.
Espoo is part of the greater metropolitan Helsinki area and parts of the the program are held over the capital region. The program is prepared and realized in collaboration with public and private organizations, the principal ones being the Alvar Aalto Foundation, the City of Helsinki, the Architectural Department of Aalto University, Museum of Finnish Architecture, the National Board of Antiquities, the Ministery of Environment and the Ministery of Culture and Education.
The time of the proposed conference coincides with the greater Helsinki region being the World Design Capital 2012, with numerous events and exhibitions dealing with design in all its aspects.
The proposed theme is THE SURVIVAL OF MODERN, FROM COFFEE CUP TO GENERAL PLAN.


She's juggling a number of new movie projects as well as continuing her campaign to end inequalities for women around the world.
But when Emma Watson isn't busy on set or fighting for justice, she is enjoying time back home in London.
The 25-year-old actress was spotted out and about in the capital on Wednesday, running errands in a casual outfit, a world away from her glam red carpet looks.
Emma was seen dashing into some London shops, emerging with armfuls of bags before heading back to her parked car.
The Harry Potter star was casual but chic in her all-black outfit, teaming loose trousers with a roll-neck jumper.
The actress seemed a little overdressed for the warm weather in London, but did add some summery finishing touches to her look with a pair of tan sandals and some statement retro sunglasses.
Her long hair was pulled up into an elegant top knot and the pretty star sported minimal makeup for her low-key shopping trip.
Emma has been enjoying some rare time off recently, in between working on her new movie, the upcoming live action remake of Beauty And The Beast.


If you have ever watched Meet the Press on NBC with Chuck Todd, then you’d know that Todd has more than a tendency to get incredibly agitated, angry, and ugly when interviewing those on the right side of the political aisle. In fact, his combative nature let’s you know how far the show has deteriorated since the late Tim Russert was the host.
Unlike Todd, one would not have known Russert’s political leanings because he was so professional and objective no matter who he was interviewing. Todd, on the other hand, not only wears his progressive politics on his sleeve, he wears it like bright, bold neon lights on his forehead.
Now Chuck Todd might make the claim that he treats all his guests the same but that would be an outright and blatant lie. What he did, or rather failed to do, Sunday morning while interviewing self-avowed socialist (really a Marxist) Senator Bernie Sanders, considered a leader of the Democrat party even though he is independent, makes it clear that he is biased.
Just two days ago news broke that Bernie and his wife Jane have hired prominent defense attorneys because they are under FBI investigation for bank fraud.
Politico Magazine first reported the Sanders had hired lawyers to defend them in the probe. Sanders’ top adviser Jeff Weaver told CBS News the couple has sought legal protection over federal agents’ allegations from a January 2016 complaint accusing then-President of Burlington College, Ms. Sanders, of distorting donor levels in a 2010 loan application for $10 million from People’s United Bank to purchase 33 acres of land for the institution.
According to Politico, prosecutors might also be looking into allegations that Sen. Sanders’ office inappropriately urged the bank to approve the loan.
News of Jane Sanders’ shenanigans while president of Burlington College in Vermont was known in 2016 but of course it never came up for Bernie during interviews or debates. Thanks to Chuck Todd, Bernie Sanders was once again able to appear on television to push his single-payer, Marxist claptrap without being asked about this FBI investigation.
Not. One. Question.
The folks on Twitter noticed and let Chuck Todd and NBC have it.
Didn't even ASK about him being under investigation for fraud? #fakenews
— JD (@m5drummer) June 25, 2017
Bernie Sanders just did a full segment of Meet the Press, but not 1 question about FBI investigation surrounding him. Chuck Todd is a joke!
— Trey Kelley (@RepTreyKelley) June 25, 2017
— Maggie (@MargaretClancy) June 25, 2017
— Heather (@hrenee80) June 25, 2017
#meetthepress not a single ? To crazy Bernie Sanders about investigation into fraud allegations with banks????????
— Dirt Jockey (@cbull794) June 25, 2017
This is why so many don’t take you seriously, Chuck Todd. You have proven once again that you are not to be trusted because YOU are fake news.


Palm Springs: Saddle Up!by Pamela Price July 1, 2012
By Pamela Price
One of the most respected names in desert philanthropy is Lori Sarner, and it’s not just because she is as well known in London as she is in Palm Springs. In her role as founder, president and instructor of the Pegasus Riding Academy for the Handicapped in Palm Desert and of the Hyde Park Riding Club in London, she has made a difference in the lives of special needs children and their families.
At both facilities, she has developed a program catering to all ages and disabilities and “utilizing full-body range-of-motion exercise on horseback.” That’s impressive for a Jewish woman who calls Minnesota home. Over the years, Sarner has touched the lives so many because of that unwavering commitment to and passion for special needs individuals.
It all started in 1984, when Sarner began reaching out to the severely multiple handicapped, providing buses to transport these riders to the Academy, which is tucked away in a peaceful corner of the desert, for therapeutic horseback riding, guidance and instruction. Beneficiaries of Sarner’s kindness now arrive at the Academy from the Braille Institute, Angel View Crippled Children’s Foundation, the Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center and ACT for MS, among other desert organizations.
Today, the Pegasus Riding Academy has 12 horses, 120 volunteers and 175 active riders. Teaching special needs children how to ride a horse might seem like a challenge, but under Sarner’s tutelage, this remarkable bonding between rider and horse has changed the lives of hundreds of children and their families. It’s made Pegasus Riding Academy a household name in the desert. (She continues to share her kindness during the summer, when she takes up residence in London to do similar work at the Hyde Park Riding Club.)
Each year, hundreds of supporters of Sarner’s work come together for the popular Pegasus Riders Luncheon to raise funds. Last year, more than 500 guests residing in the Coachella Valley gathered at the 17th annual luncheon, held Dec. 18 at the Renaissance Esmeralda.
This year, Sarner will be honored Nov. 23 at the Stroke Recovery 33rd Annual Wonderland Ball, where she will be presented with the Outstanding Community Supporter Award. No doubt she will be commended for her work as a unique ambassador and advocate for special needs individuals and a remarkable woman who helps riders to “soar above their limitations.”


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DALLAS — Southwest Airlines cautioned Thursday that the tenuous recovery in air travel could be fading as coronavirus cases spike across the United States.
The nation’s fourth-biggest airline said after a modest rise in leisure-travel bookings from August through October, it now sees a slowdown in what were improving revenue trends for November and December.
Airline stocks surged on Monday after Pfizer reported promising early results from a trial of a coronavirus vaccine. However, the stocks have retreated as new confirmed cases of COVID-19 soared this week, topping 140,000, to set a new record Wednesday.
The report from Dallas carrier added to fears that the spreading virus cases will hurt travel demand heading into Thanksgiving, a key period for airlines.
Southwest said in a regulatory filing that October revenue is down about 65% from a year ago, and that November and December revenue will be off 60% to 65%. It is unclear whether the weakening booking trends is directly related to the surge in virus cases. Other industry officials left little doubt, however.
“Demand is softening, and in the wake of the news, it’s probably not hard to figure out why,” said Nicholas Calio, president of the trade group Airlines for America.
Air travel remains deeply depressed – in the U.S., it’s down about 65% from a year ago. Although that is improvement over April’s 95% decline, Calio told reporters that U.S. airlines are still losing about $180 million a day.
Airlines have added more flights for Thanksgiving, but health officials are warning against big gatherings over the holiday. This week, New York limited private gatherings to 10 people, even for outdoor events.
Travel restrictions designed to stop spreading the virus have upended the airline business. The top nine U.S. carriers have lost $36 billion so far this year, according to Airlines for America. Business travel and international routes have been particularly hard-hit.
Canada, Europe and much of Asia are closed to most Americans. Mexico is a relative bright spot, with travel there from the U.S. down only 41%, to 1.3 million passengers in October. With other nations cut off, the Dominican Republic is now the second-biggest destination for U.S. international travelers, according to the airline trade group.
In midday trading, share of Southwest and United Airlines were down less than 1%, while American and Delta were up less than 1%.

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In this traditional form of hunt game three hunters are following a bear, trying to enclose it. Pieces can move to an adjacent intersection following the lines. The three white pieces must try to stalemate the black piece. The hunter party can always win, but it is a sophisticated game which often can take as many moves as a chess game. Neither side can capture.
The Bear game (Bear hunt), is still known among elderly people in Piemonte, Italy, where it is found among rock carvings. U. Schädler has proposed that bear games could have their origin in the Roman era. This idea builds on the rectangular diagrams (see figures) that have been found in Augst, Switzerland, and which date back to the third century. These are likely to be Bear game boards, especially since they function so finely when tested. I hypothesize that the Romans viewed the board as an arena with three Bestiarii gladiators fighting a bear, a common spectacle in the Roman era.
The difficulty of the game makes it a challenge to survive as long as possible with the bear. One can set a limit and say that at move forty, for instance, the hunter party must have won, otherwise the bear wins. Presumably this was how it was played, perhaps also involving betting. In this implementation white (the hunter party) only loses if position is repeated three times.
Bear board variants
2. Bear game (round), with pieces in a standard initial position. Alternatively, the white pieces were initially placed on the positions surrounding the black piece.
3. Bear game (rectangular 1). It takes the program many moves to win in this particular variant. But it’s easier for the strategical human mind.
4. Bear game (rectangular 2). A good and interesting game.
5. Roman wheel pattern. This is a common typical wheel pattern found in roman archaelogical sites. As a game it is almost trivial.
6. This diagram derives from Didyma, Turkey, where it is clumsily depicted in the temple of Apollo.
7. Jeux des gendarmes et du voleur. This good game derives from Sologne, France, where it is still played.
8. Chase the hare. A bear board from Greece (ref. P. Michaelsen/M. Argyriadis).
Schädler, Ulrich (2002). ‘Bärenjagd in Augusta Raurica?’ in the Hauszeitschrift 1. Halbjahr 2002. (here)
Depaulis, Thierry & Gavazzi, Carlo (1999). ‘L’orso e i suoi fratelli’, Rivista Biellese, no.4, Oct.1999, pp.46-50.
Many thanks to Peter Michaelsen who has been helpful in providing information.
☛ You can download my free Bear games program here (updated 2009-09-23), but you must own the software Zillions of Games to be able to run it. (I recommend the download version.)
© Mats Winther (May 2008).

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Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of three that will profile candidates in the upcoming West Plains elections Nov. 5. We picked the mayoral candidates to kick things off, although only one race is contested -- Medical Lake. While they are running unopposed, we have also included inside profiles of Cheney Mayor Tom Trulove and Airway Heights Mayor Patrick Rushing. Next week the Cheney Free Press will feature candidates for city councils and the following candidates for school boards.
Leadership of Medical Lake comes down to two people in the Tuesday, Nov. 5 election for the city’s Mayor position. The two candidates were asked a series of seven questions each, focusing on some of the hot topics surrounding Medical Lake.
Higgins, the incumbent in this year’s race, is a lifelong resident of Medical Lake and said he has always been concerned with the issues facing the city, ensuring it provides a good place for families.
“It’s a good place to raise a family,” he said.
The city does have its challenges in attracting retail businesses, he said, but residents can walk around town without worrying about being assaulted or having other violent crimes committed against them.
Among Higgins’ priorities in his last term included maintaining a balanced budget, a priority which the city has kept for the last eight years. Making sure the annual items, such as passing audits successfully and doing the best job possible with a small budget, were also key to making City Hall run efficiently for residents.
Street projects were funded through successful grant applications during Higgins’ current term, including the recent SR 902 sidewalk construction.
“We made some changes, particularly with the billing system,” he said. “We changed our computer system to make things easier for the public.”
While the budget has been strained, Higgins said the city has done its best to keep utility rates low for residents over the last several years.
“Garbage rates continue to go up, but we’ve never passed that on to residents,” he said.
Attracting new businesses is important for any city to survive, and Medical Lake is no different. Higgins said he understands the city’s difficulties in getting businesses to come set up shop in Medical Lake, given its distance from Spokane and other amenities in surrounding West Plains cities. The businesses serious about opening in Medical Lake, like the recent Subway restaurant, have been welcomed with open arms.
“It’s a priority, but not a major priority,” he said.
Instead, Higgins said the city ensures it spends money on improving streets and other services like the fire department and its contract for police services with the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office. Ensuring those run smoothly for residents is right at the top of the list.
“We always improve our services,” he said. “There are always things that need to be improved.”
Higgins said the city’s outlook is a bit different than others, given the zoning within city limits.
“We’re at a disadvantage because more than half of our city limits are owned by the state,” he said.
A hot button issue lately has been doing something with the vacant and increasingly dilapidated buildings in the older part of Medical Lake, something Higgins is well aware of.
“In any city, the old part of the city falls by the wayside,” he said, noting the great growth in the past decade to the northern side of Medical Lake. Grounded by a new Denny’s store, the area has filled in with a bank, restaurants, new apartments, health care offices, car wash and the new Subway restaurant. And there’s room to grow.
Higgins also praised the parks and recreation department for its recent work, citing record high numbers of participants in various classes and sports.
Suniga, employed as a police officer in Airway Heights, is seeking to empower the citizenry.
“What I’d like to do is get everyone involved in our city,” he said. “One of my main goals, if elected, is to empower the citizenry to feel as though their elected officials are working for them.”
Already looking to the future, Suniga has a 90-day road map that includes sending a survey to residents to gauge their opinion on where the city could improve.
“It would ask what are we doing great and what can we improve upon,” he said. “And we’d use that for the next four years.”
Another item on his agenda would be to create a monthly town hall meeting, something that’s a little less formal than a full city council meeting, allowing for residents to interact with council members in a discussion-style setting.
Suniga is also a proponent of using social media to reach out to residents, particularly when extreme weather strikes the area, such as a snowstorm.
Attracting businesses to Medical Lake is another priority for Suniga, if elected.
“We should explore those options so we can entice those businesses to our community,” he said. “I would also reach out to the West Plains Chamber of Commerce and Greater Spokane Incorporated to see what those hot demand items are.”
The city is currently a member of the West Plains Chamber of Commerce.
Having shovel-ready projects is another way, he believes, to entice businesses to set up shop in Medical Lake. Suniga said he supports new development while ensuring that those businesses aren’t encroaching on Fairchild’s flight training area.
When asked, Suniga said providing recreation opportunities for youths after school was also something to look at. He said pursuing grants from the USDA was one way to help fund potential programs.
“We need to foster that younger generation so there’s not just sports after school,” he said. “When kids get bored, they tend to do stuff they’re not supposed to do.”
Suniga said Medical Lake is starting to see signs of economic recovery, after seeing Fairchild’s population reduced by Base Realignment and Closure, and the closure of Pine Lodge. He points to the new Subway restaurant as a sign that things are slowly picking up.
“I want to empower businesses to look at Medical Lake,” he said. “Whether it’s our zoning restrictions or other items, to attract other businesses to the area.”
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Pimco offloads ultra-hot bonds after large rally
Pimco has pared its positions in authorities debt on fears that a breakthrough in US-China commerce talks may set off a violent sell-off, placing an finish to one of many greatest mounted earnings rallies in historical past.
The Bloomberg Barclays Multiverse index — the broadest bond market gauge that tracks debt with a market worth of greater than $59tn — has returned greater than 7 per cent already in 2019. If the rally continues on the identical tempo, this yr would be the greatest for the gauge since 2003.
Though Pimco stays assured that bond yields will stay comparatively low — and will nonetheless plumb new depths — the sheer energy of the rally over the summer time implies that the stability of dangers has now shifted, in response to Dan Ivascyn, group chief funding officer on the big funding home.
“We’re much more defensive,” Mr Ivascyn mentioned in an interview. “Even when we get a slim commerce settlement [between the US and China] we may see a fairly highly effective snapback in yields.”
A number of massive Pimco funds managed by its funding chief, together with the $128bn Pimco Earnings Fund, have subsequently been lightening up on their positions within the UK, European and — to a lesser extent — the US authorities bond markets. However even within the US, Mr Ivascyn famous, there are probabilities of a sell-off if inflation knowledge are available in stronger than anticipated, prompting the Federal Reserve to remain on maintain.
Even when we get a slim commerce settlement [between the US and China] we may see a fairly highly effective snapback in yields
“We just like the US market extra — it nonetheless has extra room to rally in a worldwide flight to security,” Mr Ivascyn mentioned. “Nevertheless it wouldn’t take a lot of an uptick in inflation to trigger a significant repricing.”
Cash pouring into fixed-income funds has pushed the yields on over $16tn of bonds beneath zero, whereas chopping the common yield of the Multiverse bonds near an all-time low of 1.four per cent. Many buyers are satisfied that yields will proceed to sag decrease, because the Federal Reserve is pressured to unwind its rate of interest will increase and the European Central Financial institution readies one other spherical of financial stimulus.
Mr Ivascyn’s flagship fund is the highest performing bond fund in its class tracked by Morningstar over the previous decade, however the cautious stance on the federal government bond rally has weighed on its efficiency this yr. The Pimco Earnings Fund has gained four.four per cent to this point in 2019, placing it within the 94th percentile of comparable funds tracked by Morningstar.
“Costly issues can actually get dearer,” Mr Ivascyn conceded, noting that the prospects of a whole truce within the commerce struggle appear distant. “We expect we’ll at greatest get a partial settlement on commerce, and this friction will likely be with us for a very long time.”
The large query for buyers is what could possibly be a catalyst for a reversal of the bond market rally. For instance, markets have shrugged off a run of stable US knowledge — together with robust retail gross sales and sooner inflation — as a result of they continue to be satisfied that development is slowing and charge cuts are imminent.
Nevertheless, a handful of former central bankers working for BlackRock, the world’s greatest asset supervisor, final week highlighted one situation that might drive bond yields increased.
A report co-authored by Philipp Hildebrand, Stanley Fischer and Jean Boivin identified that central banks have restricted firepower left of their financial armoury, and that fiscal coverage is constrained by still-high debt ranges. The trio concluded that “unprecedented insurance policies will likely be wanted to reply to the subsequent financial downturn”.
The report added: “And not using a clear framework in place, policymakers will inevitably discover themselves blurring the boundaries between fiscal and financial insurance policies …This threatens the hard-won credibility of coverage establishments and will open the door to uncontrolled fiscal spending.”
That is one thing that’s beginning to play on the minds of some buyers, similar to Pimco. “We may nonetheless see extra unorthodox insurance policies, like ‘helicopter cash’,” Mr Ivascyn mentioned, alluding to central-bank financing of further authorities spending.
“We expect it’s untimely to declare inflation to be lifeless.”


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Convicting a police officer for killing someone is notoriously difficult, in part because jurors are hesitant to question the defendant when the officer claims to have made a split-second decision in a life-and-death situation. But that’s probably not an argument Derek Chauvin can make.
Minneapolis Police Officer Fired Going to Trial Monday was captured on video pinning George Floyd to the pavement, his knee on the black man’s neck, for about nine minutes last May. Bystanders repeatedly yelled at Chauvin to get off, asked him to check his pulse, and warned him that Floyd no longer seemed to be breathing.
“If I am a prosecutor, I keep my timer for 8 minutes and 47 seconds and show the jury how long is that, “said Geoffrey Alpert, a professor of criminology at the University of South Carolina, who co-wrote” Evaluating Police Uses of Force. “
Still, Alpert and other experts said that despite the force of the video that sparked a wave of fury across the country over Floyd’s death, prosecutors could have a difficult time convicting Chauvin of murder because of both the facts of the case. as well as attitudes towards the police.
Chauvin’s attorney is He was expected to argue that Floyd’s drug ingestion during his arrest, along with the 46-year-old’s underlying health conditions, including high blood pressure and heart disease, caused or at least contributed to his death. Prosecutors argue that it was Chauvin’s knee in Floyd’s neck that killed him.
As for Chauvin, “the jury will have to overcome the suggestion that he was just trying to do his job well,” said former federal prosecutor Taryn Merkl, senior counsel for the Justice Program at New York University’s Brennan Center. “Most of the jurors don’t want to believe that officers go to work and think ‘Today I’m going to kill someone.’
Phil Stinson, a Bowling Green State University criminologist who tracks cases against police, said that of thousands of deadly police shootings in the United States since 2005, fewer than 140 officers have been charged with murder or manslaughter. Only seven were convicted of murder.
Historically, juries have been more willing to give officers the benefit of the doubt that they acted reasonably during violent or fatal encounters. Stinson said jurors also appear to opt for lesser charges or acquit officers who have lost their jobs, apparently wondering whether officers have already been “sufficiently punished.”
“The criminal actions of officers are not recognized as such by juries sometimes because everyone recognizes that the police in this country are often violent,” he said.
In many cases, defense attorneys for police officers describe in great detail the chaos of the moment, the darkness of the street, the sound of what they thought was a gun, a speeding car, circumstances that could have left the an agent with little time to do it. Think about how to react.
Reviewing his investigation this week, Stinson found at least 25 officers who were charged with injuries or deaths suffered during strangulations or restraints since 2005, and very rarely with murder or manslaughter. But many more officers were not charged.
The agents involved in the death of Eric Garner, who died in 2014 and uttered the same phrase Floyd did – “I can’t breathe” – were not charged in New York City despite excruciating video of Garner’s final moments on a sidewalk. Because grand jury proceedings are largely secret, it is not known why the officers were not prosecuted.
But the tide may be turning against officers accusing officers of using choke and knee restraints, increasingly prohibited by police departments.
In 2020, six officers were indicted in such cases, including at least four after national outrage over Floyd’s death. Most of those cases have yet to be resolved.
Chauvin’s attorney, Eric Nelson, has argued in court documents that Floyd likely died from the fentanyl he used, or a combination of fentanyl, methamphetamine and underlying health conditions, not as a result of Chauvin’s knee in his neck.
Nelson will be able to present some evidence. from a 2019 arrest in which Floyd, as he did in 2020, swallowed pills when confronted by officers.
Some police officers have been found guilty in cases where prosecutors were able to show that a reasonable person would not have reacted in the same way. In Texas, Officer Roy Oliver was convicted of killing 15-year-old Jordan Edwards. opening fire on a car full of teenagers as they were leaving a house party. Oliver’s partner testified that he had not perceived a threat.
Prosecutors in the Chauvin case hope that the pleas from viewers to verify Floyd serve the same purpose.
In the citizen’s video, bystanders can be heard yelling at Chauvin and other officers at the scene for several minutes: “Are you breathing now?” Check her pulse. Check her pulse. Check his pulse, brother. “” Brother, he hasn’t moved, not once! “” He’s dying! “And” Get off his neck! Get off his neck! “
Alpert, the criminology professor, said that beyond the initial moments of the confrontation between Chauvin and Floyd, there was little chaos that could affect sensible decision-making.
“There may have been a split-second decision on what to do when Mr. Floyd wouldn’t get in the car and how to drive it,” he said. “But every second after that, there was no need for a split second decision.”
Find full AP coverage of George Floyd’s death at: https://apnews.com/hub/death-of-george-floyd


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The Independent Remuneration Board of the Senedd met on 28 January 2021. The following is a summary of its discussions and decisions.
The Board reviewed the continuing impact of Covid-19 on Members and their offices. It has been just over a year since the first reported positive tests for Covid-19 in the UK and its impact will be felt more than ever before. During this period of lockdown, the Board wishes to reiterate its commitment to providing the necessary support to you and your support staff. This commitment includes being as flexible as is required with allowances that are provided to you during this time.
As you will be aware, the Board has already put in place a series of measures to help with the impact of continued home working, and should it be required, the Board stands ready to introduce further support measures. Should you have any matters that require consideration, please either contact the Board through the secretariat or raise it directly with Members’ Business Support.
Welsh Elections (Coronavirus) Bill
Following the introduction of the Welsh Elections (Coronavirus) Bill by the Welsh Government, the Board considered the potential implications for the Determination arising from shortening the dissolution period and postponing the Senedd Elections. The Board is aware that while there remains a commitment to holding the elections on 6 May 2021, the Bill provides for a scenario where there may be a need to postpone the elections as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, and that this therefore gives rise to uncertainty for Members and their staff as to the length of the term of the Fifth Senedd.
While some decisions will need to await the outcome of the passage of the Bill, in order to provide early assurance on some matters, the Board agreed some provisional decisions at its meeting.
The first decision relates to winding up offices. The Determination provides that the maximum length of time for winding up is three months (section 9.1 of the Determination). Typically, those Members who are standing down are expected to wind up their affairs no later than six weeks from the start of dissolution (currently 7 April 2021). This is predicated on those Members being able to give early notice of redundancy to their staff and to landlords for rental agreements etc well in advance of dissolution. Given the Bill’s provision to shorten the length of dissolution from four weeks to one week (the Senedd would be dissolved on 29 April), and the potential for a Members’ term in office to be extended if there is a need to postpone the election at short notice, the Board recognises the difficulties this may cause for those Members in terms of when to commence the winding up of their offices and giving notice on liabilities that exceed six weeks.
Pending the uncertainty on the election date, and subject to the passing of the Bill, the Board has agreed that those Members standing down may need greater flexibility than usual regarding the length of their winding up period. Therefore, should it be required, those Members who are standing down may begin their six week winding up period at the start of shortened dissolution rather than the current date for dissolution (29 April rather than 7 April). For clarity, those Members who wish to continue winding up from 7 April are also welcome to do so.
As always, the Board encourages those Members to plan ahead with the aim of winding up as soon as possible after dissolution, to minimise the impact on the public purse. If Members standing down require more time than the anticipated six weeks for certain commitments because of the proposals in the Bill, they should discuss this with Members’ Business Support and agree it as part of the written winding up plan. Should the election be postponed beyond May, the Board will review the impact of this provision at that point in time.
The second decision relates to the fixed-term staffing provision. At the moment, the Recruitment Policy allows Members to appoint support staff on a fixed term contract up to 18 months in length. Following this, the contract is either terminated or, where the requirement for the post continues, the Member would need to create a permanent post that is recruited through open and fair competition. Given the possibility that some fixed-term contracts may end at dissolution, if the election is postponed, Members may not be able to extend the contract to cover the extended term of the Fifth Senedd. The Board is of the view that it would be reasonable for Members to be able to decide to extend the contracts of any fixed-term staff during the postponement period. As such, in the event of the election being postponed, the Board has agreed to temporarily extend the limit on the duration of fixed-term staffing contracts in the Fifth Senedd from 18 up to a maximum of 22 months, where required.
The Board will return to the implications of the Bill in March if it is passed by the Senedd. In the meantime, it will consider any decisions taken by the Senedd Commission and Business Committee that could impact on support provisions available to Members.
McCloud judgment and Members’ Pension Scheme
The Board considered the impact of the McCloud and Sargeant cases on the Members of the Senedd Pension Scheme. These cases concerned a challenge to the transitional provisions contained in two pension schemes on the basis that younger members were treated less favourably on the grounds of age.
The Board agreed to revisit this matter once the Members’ Pension Scheme Trustees have considered what changes could be required as a result of the two cases.
Should any changes be required, the Board will consult with Scheme members in due course.
Members’ security in Sixth Senedd
As you will be aware, the Board provides funding for Members’ security when they are away from the Senedd estate, for instance at their homes and constituency offices. Such provisions are outlined in the Determination. To this end, the Board considered the general framework for the security of Members as well as an overview of the issues the Board is responsible for resourcing now and in the Sixth Senedd. The Board agreed to continue with current provisions and that they should be subject to value for money considerations, as per the Board’s guiding principles.
Forward work programme and strategy
As part of the Board’s strategic planning, it undertook a scenario planning session to identify the implications for its work should legislation be introduced to increase the capacity of the Senedd. At the next meeting, the Board will undertake a similar exercise to consider the potential implications of the Senedd remaining the same size in future. The outcomes of these two sessions will inform the development of the Board’s strategy for its term in office later this year.
Consultation on the Determination for the Sixth Senedd
Finally, the Board would also like to remind you that the consultation on the Determination for the Sixth Senedd is still open. If you would like to submit a response, please ensure that you send your views by no later than 11 February 2021. The Board will consider responses to this, and the consultation on the support staff contract, at its March meeting.
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About This Chapter
The Short Stories of Saki - Chapter Summary
This self-paced literature chapter analyzes several short stories by Saki, including ''The Interlopers,'' ''The Open Window'' and ''The Shartz-Metterklume Method.'' The lessons are taught by expert literature instructors who use an engaging and simple teaching style. The chapter also includes self-assessment quizzes to help you solidify your understanding of the material. You can access these lessons and quizzes on any Internet-connected device, and by the end of the chapter, you should be equipped to:
- Evaluate the life and works of the author Saki
- Assess quotes from ''The Interlopers''
- Analyze the settings, plots, characters and themes from ''The Open Window,'' ''The Toys of Peace'' and ''The Schartz-Metterklume Method''
1. Saki: Biography, Books & Short Stories
Saki or H.H. Munro was known for his sardonic writing on Edwardian society. His prominence is due mostly to his short stories, which present a dark sense of humor.
2. The Interlopers Quotes
In this lesson, we will examine some quotes from the short story ''The Interlopers'' by Saki. This short story is about a long-standing feud between two families: the Gradwitz and the Znaeym.
3. The Open Window: Characters & Analysis
Saki tells a story about a practical joke played by a shrewd young girl. The young girl's prank disrupts the formality and quiet of the aristocratic lifestyle. All the characters add their personality to her story, which helps sell her story of the fantastic.
4. The Open Window by Saki: Themes & Analysis
In this lesson, we will analyze the themes from 'The Open Window', which is a short story by Saki (H.H. Munro) about a young girl who intentionally deceives a stranger.
5. The Open Window Summary
'The Open Window' is a short story penned by Saki that shows the subtle torment a creative, teenage girl can inflict on an unsuspecting man plagued by anxiety. This lesson summarizes the short story.
6. The Open Window Setting
In this lesson, we will analyze the setting of 'The Open Window' by Saki (H.H. Munro), a short story about a man who attempts to calm his nerves by going on vacation only to find himself in an even more upsetting situation.
7. The Toys of Peace Summary
What exactly is ''The Toys of Peace'' about? What are some of the important events from the story? If you are curious about these questions, take a look at the lesson below where we summarize the story and its key events.
8. The Toys of Peace: Theme & Analysis
'The Toys of Peace' might seem like a simple story about a couple of boys playing with toys, but there's a lot going on under the surface. This lesson will analyze two of the themes found in this short story by Saki.
9. The Toys of Peace Characters
Eleanor and Harvey Bope decide to see what happens when they give Eleanor's two sons nonviolent toys. What do we know about this family? Find out in this lesson about the characters in Saki's 'The Toys of Peace.'
10. The Schartz-Metterklume Method Summary
Do you remember the ~'Schartz-Metterklume Method~' from school? Probably not, but it makes for a pretty humorous story. In this lesson, you'll learn more about the significance of that method in this short story by Saki.
11. The Schartz-Metterklume Method: Themes & Analysis
Can you learn a lesson about priorities from a short story like ~'The Schartz-Metterklume Method?~' Probably! In this lesson, we'll take a look at the theme of this work and how it fits with the author's own beliefs.
12. The Schartz-Metterklume Method Characters
A case of mistaken identity causes quite the disruption in the Quabarl household. Learn more about the two women involved in this lesson about the characters in ''The Schartz-Metterklume Method'' by Saki.
13. The Music on the Hill by Saki: Summary & Analysis
A move to the country goes awry for a newlywed woman. What did she do and what happens? And what deeper meaning might there be in her cautionary tale? Find out in this lesson, which offers a summary of Saki's 'The Music on the Hill'.
14. The Mouse: Summary & Analysis
If you are curious about H.H. Munro's (also known by his pen name Saki) 'The Mouse', you've come to the right place. Take a look at the following lesson, where we will summarize and offer an analysis of the story.
15. The Storyteller by Saki: Summary & Setting
In this lesson, we'll take a look at 'The Storyteller,' a short story by Saki. Specifically, you'll see a story within a story and find a summary of the tale and the settings within it.
16. The Storyteller by Saki: Theme & Analysis
~'~'The Storyteller~'~' is a short story by H.H. Munro, whose pen name was Saki. The story tells us something about the nature of childhood during the Edwardian period in England.
17. Sredni Vashtar by Saki: Summary & Characters
Saki's short story 'Sredni Vashtar' goes against many common expectations that readers hold. In this lesson you will explore the story and learn about the characters.
18. Sredni Vashtar by Saki: Theme & Analysis
In this lesson, we will study a detailed analysis of the short story, ''Sredni Vashtar'' written by H. H. Munro (also known as Saki) and the themes he has based this story upon.
19. Tobermory: Summary & Analysis
If you are looking for summary and analysis of H.H Munro's 'Tobermory', you have come to just the right place. Check out the lesson below to get the scoop.
20. The Guests by Saki: Summary & Analysis
''The Guests'' is a short story by Hector Hugh Munro, better known by the pen name Saki. As is common for this particular short story writer, the tone of the story is satirical, commenting on British upper class society.
21. Dusk by Saki: Summary, Characters & Analysis
If you're reading 'Dusk' by Saki, you might have noticed the abstract nature of the story. This can be a bit confusing. Don't worry; we've got your back. In this lesson, we offer a summary, analysis, and review of the characters.
22. The Lumber Room by H. H. Munro: Characters & Themes
What is 'The Lumber Room' about? What are its themes? If these questions are buzzing around your mind, or if you just want a quick exploration of the story, look no further. We've got you covered.
23. The Lumber Room by H. H. Munro: Summary & Analysis
If you are reading ~'The Lumber Room~' by H.H. Munro, you may have already picked up on the humor in the story. If not, or if you just want a solid summary, check out the lesson below and get in on the chuckle.
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Friday 22nd April 2016 – 9.30am – Jamie Arrowsmith.
A motorcyclist has died following a collision with a car yesterday afternoon (Thursday).
The incident took place on Pound Lane in Lillington, Leamington Spa, shortly before 4.50pm and West Midlands Ambulance Service sent two ambulances and a paramedic area support officer to the scene. The Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance crew also attended in a rapid response vehicle.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “On arrival, crews discovered a motorcyclist in cardiac arrest following a collision with a car.
“Crews immediately began administering CPR and advanced life support.
“However, unfortunately it became apparent that nothing could be done to save the man and he was confirmed dead at the scene.
“The driver of the car, a woman, was uninjured in the incident.”


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How fungi turn into dangerous pathogens
New research group „Host Fungal Interfaces“ starts in October
| by Christine Vogler
Sepsis is one of the most dangerous diseases worldwide. In Germany alone, each year around 150.000 people suffer from sepis and approximately 60.000 patients die of this disease where the body's own immune defense is out of control due to an infection. The Centre for Innovation Competence (ZIK) Septomics aims at finding novel ways to diagnose and treat sepsis. The joint research institution of the Friedrich Schiller University Jena, the University Hospital Jena and the Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology - Hans Knöll Institute (HKI) - has been funded since 2009 by means of the Federal Ministry for Education and Research (BMBF) and receives further funding from the Free State of Thuringia.
Now, ZIK Septomics on Beutenberg Campus in Jena grows: On October 1, 2016, the new research group "Host Fungal Interfaces" will start working. The team, consisting of six members, will be headed by Dr. Slavena Vylkova. The 38 year-old biologists will come to Jena from the University of Texas in Houston. The research project is supported for five years with 6.7 million Euro. The new group will study clinically relevant aspects of the pathobiology of invasive fungal infections. Of particular interest is the interaction between sepsis causing agents such as the yeast Candida albicans and the body of the affected patient.

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Opinions regarding skyscrapers are shifting dramatically across Germany, with exclusive high-rise properties now appearing in some of the nation’s most prestigious neighbourhoods. Luxurious penthouses and apartments offer the comfort of countryside villas while overcoming the obstacle of limited city space. These upmarket properties are especially sought after by affluent couples and retirees, in addition to significant numbers of investors from the USA, China and Arabic countries, who are already well acquainted with the associated lifestyle.
Spearheaded by world-renowned architects, high-rise homes are being hailed as a revolutionary progression in urban living. These skyscrapers include all the facilities one would expect from exclusive apartments, such as a reception and concierge service, spas, gyms and pools. As a consequence, these properties are becoming increasingly persuasive housing options for cosmopolitan homeowners – and similarly promising investments for developers.
A stellar example of this trend comes from just across the border, in neighbouring Switzerland. This Zürich skyscraper is located in the prosperous fifth district, one of the city’s fastest-growing areas. It’s a fitting home for such a cutting-edge building. From industrial beginnings, it has evolved into a thriving, creative neighbourhood, with several theatres and galleries, including the famous Hauser & Wirth; the popular Markthalle Im Viadukt serving fresh, local food; and an ever-growing array of bars and restaurants. Naturally, the building’s interior is as sophisticated as its surroundings. The open layout creates a welcoming, spacious feel, exaggerated by large windows looking out at the city below and framing the mountains in the distance.
German skyscrapers share many of these hallmarks, from the fashionable facilities to the impressive design. The GEWA-Tower is the first of its kind in the town of Fellbach and was designed by Werner Stobek, who worked on the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart. Upon completion, this impressive architectural feat will be Germany’s third tallest residential building, with a striking silhouette and sprawling luxury apartments. Much of the appeal of this ground-breaking complex comes from its premium location, with views spanning both the bustling commercial centre and the picturesque Rems Valley. Known for its exceptional vineyards, this wine-growing region combines business and pleasure, making Fellbach a popular location for conferences as well as a prime leisure destination.
In the north of the country, Hamburg’s waterfront district HafenCity boasts similarly impressive luxury towers. This two-level penthouse has stunning panoramic views out over the harbour and the River Elbe, best enjoyed from the balcony that wraps around the entire property. Large floor-to-ceiling windows fully capitalise on the penthouse’s elevated vantage point, with underfloor heating and two parking spaces adding to the luxurious convenience of the property. A little further along the river, this spacious apartment boasts a floor plan designed by architecture expert Antonio Citterio, with an intuitive design concept focused on making the most of the natural daylight. Throughout the day, airy, open plan living spaces are bathed in light, and integrated sunscreens can be operated via a touch panel for privacy.
Germany’s flourishing luxury skyscraper market offers a wealth of opportunities for investment, and a broad choice of city homes for the discerning buyer. To find out more, visit the Engel & Völkers website, or contact one of our expert advisers.

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““uniquely cool and strange … It’s been a while since I’ve heard something so eclectic and interesting.””
— I Am Entertainment Magazine
E.W. Harris is an alt-folk songwriter, producer, and artist based in Brooklyn, NY. A self-styled “Folktronicist'' and “Dystopian Romantic,” Harris combines sonic textures, memorable melodies, and powerful vocals to create music he calls “folk tunes from an (im)possible future.”
Influenced heavily by songwriters as disparate as David Bowie, Björk, and John Prine as well as the eclectic musical/cultural legacies of his dual hometowns of Akron, Ohio and Athens, Georgia Harris’s folk-adjacent musical style can be difficult to define. With a weird guitar, a couple pedals, some broken toys and a voice that caused Indie Music Center to remark “No way! Do voices like that still exist?” Harris’s music is all his own but is most often compared to the likes of Bon Iver, John Martyn, Jeff Buckley, and Jim James (My Morning Jacket).
His latest album “Homunculus IV,” carefully crafted by award winning producer and recordist Kia Eshghi, is due out Oct 13 in select markets with singles “Hammerhands” and “The Damage” available worldwide August 2022 and Oct 2022 respectively.


GMC talks about changes for the 2020 Sierra pickupAugust 15, 2020
According to the online community GM Authority, the 2020 version of the full-size GMC Sierra 1500 pickup, equipped with a 5.3-liter L84 petrol V8, will only be available with an 8-speed automatic. 10-speed automatic transmission temporarily disappears from the prices.
The full-size 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 pickup truck can be purchased with a range of engines ranging from a 2.7-liter turbo to a 6.2-liter V8. The choice of engine depends on the actual equipment chosen by the buyer. There is even an option to buy a truck with a 3.0-liter six-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine for those who need a lot of torque. These engines are mated to six, eight and ten-speed automatic transmissions. But a certain engine configuration will soon be left with only an eight-speed automatic, and that will be the rather popular naturally aspirated 5.3-liter V8 L84 petrol engine.
According to folks from the online community GM Authority, this change has not yet been reflected on the company’s website.
It is reported that absolutely all configurations of the 2020 GMC Sierra 1500, which have four-wheel drive and a 5.3-liter V8 engine, will only be equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission. At the time of this writing, the option to select the above engine in combination with a 10-speed gearbox is still there.
There are also rumors that GMC will allow dealers to take orders for a 10-speed automatic transmission for a while, but then only offer an 8-speed transmission. And, according to the GM Authority, it will remain so until the end of 2020.
It is noteworthy that on foreign forums, owners of full-size GMC Sierra pickups are very critical of the 8-speed automatic transmission because it changes gears poorly and breaks down quite often.
Apparently, there is some problem with the more reliable 10-speed “automatic”, or GMC has an incredible excess of eight-speed transmissions, which they are just going to sell soon. In general, nothing is known about this decision of the company’s management.
Not so long ago, our publication wrote that GMC is preparing a diesel version of the Yukon SUV. The 2021 GMC Yukon full-size SUV with a 3.0-liter Duramax diesel engine is slated to begin sales in November.
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As the Nov. 6 election nears, likely Maryland voters are evenly divided on whether to make same-sex marriage legal in the state after opposition has grown in recent weeks, according to a new opinion poll conducted for The Baltimore Sun.
Meanwhile, most voters are against Gov. Martin O'Malley's plan to expand gambling in Maryland, the poll found. Voters oppose the measure 54 percent to 39 percent — figures that are virtually unchanged over the past month despite a multimillion-dollar barrage of television ads seeking to sway public opinion.
The two fiercely contested ballot issues have added suspense to an election in which the outcome of most Maryland congressional races and the state's presidential vote haven't been in question.
"It comes down to turnout," said Steve Raabe, president of OpinionWorks, which conducted the telephone survey of 801 likely voters. He noted that the poll, conducted Oct. 20 to Oct. 23, found that the same-sex marriage measure and the gambling plan face strong opposition from older voters and weekly churchgoers — groups that reliably turn out to vote.
"It's very important who comes to the polls," he said, "and it's very important who goes down the ballot" to cast a vote on the two measures — the last of seven statewide referendum questions.
Maryland voters are evenly divided on the Dream Act, the law that would give some illegal immigrants access to in-state tuition rates, with 47 percent in favor and 45 percent opposed. The poll has a margin of error of 3.5 percentage points.
And likely voters are also split on whether to approve the new congressional district map drawn by O'Malley and the majority Democrats in Annapolis, with 36 percent in favor, 33 percent opposed and 29 percent undecided.
A month ago, the same-sex marriage question was ahead by 10 percentage points — 49 percent to 39 percent — in an earlier Sun poll. The contest is now a dead heat in part because some African-Americans who supported the measure or were undecided are now saying no.
The numbers have moved amid television and radio commercials from the Maryland Marriage Alliance, which opposes same-sex marriage, and stepped-up efforts by pastors preaching against Question 6.
Much of the advertising is focused on African-American voters, a bloc that traditionally opposed same-sex marriage but had been warming to the idea. In late September, the Sun poll showed a majority of blacks in favor of Question 6 — evidently a high-water mark.
This time, the poll found 50 percent of black voters oppose the measure and 42 percent support it.
Yvonne Johnson, 65, of Prince George's County is among those who have decided to vote against legalization of same-sex marriage. "I'm not against gay people, she said. "I just don't think they should change what is in the Bible."
Growing opposition to the measure is not surprising, based on the experience in other states. Same-sex marriage measures have been defeated in all 32 states in which they have been on the ballot. In addition to Maryland, Maine and Washington state will also vote on legalization this fall. Minnesota has a ballot measure that would constitutionally ban same-sex marriage.
In Maryland as in other states, opponents of same-sex marriage have raised less money than supporters. Opponents say they are accustomed to being outspent during these campaigns and thus typically unleash their advertising push in the final weeks.
The new Sun poll found that 70 percent of the respondents who attend a religious service once a week are against Question 6.
"I'm a Catholic," said Laura Long, a 46-year-old Annapolitan who says she will vote no. "There are going to be some things not everybody can do," she said, saying marriage is one of them. "Leave it as religious sacrament."
But Charles McDougle, a 61-year-old black man from Temple Hills, said he sees same-sex marriage as a civil rights issue. "I'm not a theologian," he said. "I'm not trying to get into all the inner workings of the Bible on this marriage question."
A bright spot for supporters is that a slight majority of likely female voters — 51 percent — support same-sex marriage, the poll found.
June Stouffer, 64, of Washington County said the key to her decision to vote yes on Question 6 is "the fact that religious personnel are not required to marry people if it is against their beliefs."
Younger voters — those under 35 — are among the strongest supporters of the measure, the poll found. But they are also a group known for low voter turnout, Raabe noted.
The O'Malley-backed gambling expansion plan has brought Marylanders of different political views together — in opposition. Likely Democratic voters say they oppose the measure by a narrow margin, while independents and Republicans are strongly against it. Weekly churchgoers are particularly hostile to the idea, rejecting it by 67 percent to 27 percent.


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The Routledge Companion to Performance Management and Control
Performance management is key to the ongoing success of any organisation, allowing it to meet its strategic objectives by designing and implementing management control systems.
This book goes beyond the usual discussion of performance management in accounting and finance, to consider strategic management, human behaviour and performance management in different countries and contexts. With a global mix of world-renowned researchers, this book systematically covers the what, the who, the where and the why of performance management and control (PMC) systems.
A comprehensive, state-of-the-art collection edited by a leading expert in the field, this book is a vital resource for all scholars, students and researchers with an interest in business, management and accounting.
1. Introduction to performance management and control Elaine Harris Part I: Design of performance management and control systems 2. Management control systems: theory and lessons from practice David Dugdale 3. Kyocera's use of amoeba management as a performance management system: why it works? Ralph W. Adler 4. Cost management and modular product design strategies Marc Wouters and Frank Stadtherr 5. Composite measures in performance measurement Paul Rouse and Julie Harrison 6. External influences on metrics – regulation and industry benchmarks Liz Warren and Karen Brickman 7. The cloud and management accounting and control Martin Quinn and Erik Strauss 8. Leveraging big data for organizational performance management and control Damminda Alahakoon and Piyumini Wijenayake Part II: People and management control 9. The role of the finance professional in performance management and control Pascal Nevries and Rick Payne 10. The role of strategic planning: a case study in UK higher education Elaine Harris and Mark Ellul 11. Managing ambiguity: changes in the role of the chief risk officer in the UK’s financial services sector Annette Mikes and Maria Zhivitskaya 12. Behavioural performance-management practices: current status and future research Xuan Thuy Mai and Zahirul Hoque 13. Accounting for the immaterial: the challenge for management accounting David Carter 14. The (ir)relevance of performance measures to performance management? Lin Fitzgerald, Rhoda Brown, Ian Herbert, Ruth King and Laurie McAulay 15. Leadership and control Craig Marsh Part III: PMC in different contexts 16. Theorising management accounting practices in less developed countries Chandana Alawattage, Danture Wickramasinghe and Shahzad Uddin 17. Performance measurement and supply chain management Tony Mancini, Maria Argyropoulou and Rachel Argyropoulou 18. AirAsia: towards a 'new world' carrier strategy and implications for performance management system design Ralph Adler, Carolyn Stringer, Paul Shantapriyan and Georgia Birch 19. Comparative insights into management control practices in two Sri Lankan banks in the public and private sectors Tharusha Gooneratne and Zahirul Hoque 20. Performance measurement in SMEs Robin Jarvis 21. In search of hospitality: theoretical and practical issues in performance measurement and management in hotels Ruth Mattimoe and John Paul Tivnan 22. The role of performance management systems in non-government organizations (NGOs) Rob Chenhall, Matt Hall and David Smith 23. Performance management in the public sector: the case of the English ambulance service Geoffrey Heath, James Radcliffe and Paresh Wankhade 24. Management control systems research in the public higher education sector: current status and future research agenda Chaturika Seneviratne and Zahirul Hoque Part IV: PMC research: the lens through which PMC may be viewed 25. Researching performance management: an actor-reality perspective Will Seal 26. The nature and practice of interpretive accounting research Ivo De Loo and Alan Lowe 27. Research in performance management and control: the impact of reseach and the measurement of impact Jane Broadbent 28. PMC: entering a developing field Tony Berry and Elaine Harris
"Performance management and control is an important and rapidly-evolving field; this companion combines extensive literature surveys and stimulating new material to provide a wide-ranging guide to recent developments that will be of great interest to students, practitioners, new researchers and established scholars looking for further insights."
– Brian A Rutherford, Emeritus Professor of Accounting, Kent Business School, University of Kent, UK
"This edited book is great reading for people who want to learn about the latest developments in performance management and control. The quality of the contributors to the book is outstanding."
– Antonio Dávila, Professor of Entrepreneurship and Accounting and Control, IESE Business School, University of Navarra, Spain

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Do you know a travel expert? Do you have a personal travel plans? Have you prepared for any type of emergency that may arise? If you find yourself unsure of the answers to these questions, check out the following tips.
The fewer items you carry, the lower the chances of you having your valuables lost or stolen.
Do not expect an airline will make you are flying. Bring your own blanket, blanket and headphones if you think you will need them. You should also bring enough snacks to ensure that you won’t go hungry if you do not like what the airline offers.
If you are thinking about going to a specific place that sells tickets, take advantage of this service and print your tickets off at home. The small fee per ticket for this service is well worth it to avoid long lines.Also, if the park offers timed entry, as these can allow you to skip lines within the park as well.
Taking a vacation away from your home can result in you pack too much. Limit yourself to essential for your comfort.Make a short list of toiletries you use throughout your day and can’t live without. Pack only those that are essential.
Travel can be used as a very educational experience for every member of the family. As long as you are careful, the developing world can be a good place to visit, and it can show your kids how life outside of your home country is.
Sometimes you will end up in a less than nice hotel. Bring along a rubber doorstop to stay safe. You can use this under your room door overnight in conjunction with the main chain and lock.
Find out as soon as possible whether you need a visa to get into the country you need to go to.Make sure to get your applications in early, since there is sometimes a delay.
Research currency rates prior to your expenditures. You will know how much you are able to do while you’re there. This will allow you max out on fun while minimizing unnecessary spending.
Take a break every few hours when driving with kids.These stops can be used for restroom breaks and bathroom breaks. Getting a small child out of the car occasionally can also help them avoid motion sickness. Your trip might take longer, but reducing the stress can be worth that delay.
Do you have the relevant information needed for travel? Do you now have a new or better plan? Are you finding ways to do more within your budget? Do you have what you need to handle an emergency while away from home? By applying the guidelines from this article, you will have more favorable responses to these types of questions.


Honduran military helicopter crashes, 10 hurt
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Honduran authorities say a military helicopter has crashed while on an anti-drug operation in the country’s east, injuring all 10 people on board.
The Armed Forces of Honduras report in a statement that the accident took place early Tuesday in the Mosquitia region as the aircraft was carrying flight crew members and Special Forces troops.
Those on board were listed as a captain, a second lieutenant and a commander along with seven army soldiers. There was no immediate word on the severity of their injuries.
Rescuers were dispatched to bring them to the capital, Tegucigalpa, for medical attention.
The military published a photo of the helicopter’s crumpled wreckage lying on the ground.