Protests against violence aimed at Asian-Americans and Asian immigrants are being held nationwide.
By Megan Finke
Nonprofit Sector News
April 4, 2021
National nonprofit organizations for Asian Americans have quickly moved to add their voices and their resources to a growing fight among a broad cross-section of all Americans against violence against and other prejudice affecting Asian Americans.
A year ago, when the intensity of coronavirus grew, the World Health Organization (WHO) urged the entire world to avoid using phrases such as “Chinese virus” or “Wuhan virus” due to the potential backlash such language could cause for Asians and persons of Asian descent. But, on March 16, 2020, then-President Trump tweeted Chinese virus for the first but not the last time. The NYTimes said Trump first argued that these phrases are not racist or discriminatory because the virus came from China. However, about eight days later, Trump rescinded his statement and stopped linking the COVID-19 with China, at least for a while.
However, the damage was apparently done. The Washington Post has connected language and claims made by Trump to the exact result WHO had feared. Other news outlets such as CNN “determined that that name is both inaccurate and is considered stigmatizing.”
Flash forward a year, and on March 19, 2021, three days after Trump again tweeted “Chinese virus,” eight people were shot in various Atlanta spas, six of the victims being Asian or Asian-American women. Multiple reports tied the attack to racism despite initial denials from the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Of course many have come together to #StopAsianHate, according to The New York Times, such as hundreds of activists gathering in Atlanta and marching from Woodruff Park in downtown Atlanta to the Georgia state capitol, where many more activists were waiting for them.
But in recent weeks, the Asian American Bar Association of New York, in cooperation with Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP—one of the nation’s most prestigious law firms—has published an indepth review of the increase of violence against Asian Americans since COVID-19. An extensive list of examples can be found throughout the 49-page report.
The Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce has issued a statement regarding Asian-targeted hate crimes and how they damage the Asian community as a whole.
“We believe it is important for everyone to consider the impact of their words and actions on the country’s estimated 21 million Asian American Pacific Islanders, and to not tolerate aggression in the workplace, or the public arena,” the statement reads. “Hate against some of us, harms all of us.”
In addition, they encourage those around them, like members, partners and sponsors to, “acknowledge, amplify, and denounce racism and the ongoing hate crimes targeting the Asian community,” the Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce said.
Asian-American organizations such as the South Asian Bar Association have allied themselves with Asian-American and Pacific Islander nonprofits to try to help.
The South Asian Bar Association’s president-elect, Samir Mehta, asserted that violence and prejudice against East Asian-Americans has broader affects and wider importance. “Most of the actions that have been unfortunately targeting the Asian American community but has not focused on the South Asian community, distressingly at the East Asian community, which is a group that we’re allied with and we care about.”
Mehta added, “Our biggest goal in all of this is to support our community, but to see ourselves in the context of what’s happening to other communities that we are going to be expanding our initiative and efforts to.”


Government finds a buyer for seized residence of jailed fraudster
After being seized by the Commonwealth in 2016, the Northbridge home of convicted fraudster Anthony James Dickson has sold at auction $410k above the guide.
A Northbridge waterfront home seized as part of the Australia’s largest tax fraud scheme has sold for $4.61 million at auction.
The result was $410,000 above the $4.2 million “land value” price guide that had been set at the start of the campaign.
The Coolawin Rd property, was once the home of convicted criminal Anthony James Dickson, a former Ernst & Young executive, who is serving a 14 year jail term over a $135 million tax avoidance scheme.
Richardson and Wrench director Chris Downie said it was a competitive auction with five of the 11 registered bidders taking part.
“Whenever a home on a prestigious street like Coolawin Rd comes up, there is always plenty of interest,” he said.
With the home not liveable in its current state, Mr Downie said most of the buyers at the auction were planning to renovate it instead of knocking the home down.
The result was also just above the $4.6 million that the home was purchased for in February 2005, according to CoreLogic.
Records show that the ownership of the four-bedroom house was transferred to the Commonwealth in August 2016 after Dickson lost an appeal to avoid having it seized under proceeds of crime legislation, as it under the name of his then wife.
Marketing material describes 4 Coolawin Rd as a stunning 180 degree waterfront property offering “exceptional potential”.
“Only a handful of waterfront homes in the area come up and this one felt like you were sitting on the water,” Mr Downie said.
The 580sqm property has views over Long Bay and Middle Harbour. There is four bathrooms, double garage, boat shed and access to a RMS rented deep water pontoon, plus a swimming pool with a noncompliance certificate.
The house was part of $55 million in assets restrained from Mr Dickson and his co-conspirator Michael Issakidis by the AFP-led Criminal Assets Confiscation.
The pair absorbed $450 million of otherwise assessable income through falsely created losses in order to evade $135 million in tax through the use of tax havens and complex international trust structures.
Both Issakidis and Dickson, as directors of NeuMedix Health Australasia Pty Ltd, were found to have participated in a scheme from 2007 to 2010 to fraudulently claim depreciation expenses relating to offshore purchases of intellectual property and dealing in the proceeds of crime.
They are alleged to have received $63 million from the arrangement and were caught as part of the Serious Financial Crime Taskforce’s crackdown into international tax evasion, money laundering and defrauding the Commonwealth.
Originally published as Government finds a buyer for seized residence of jailed fraudster


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Oscar nominated actress Taraji P. Henson has teamed up with animal rights group PETA to make it known she'd rather go naked than wear fur.
celebs and sports figures seem to be signing on for PETA's anti-fur campaign left and right. Fab chick Taraji Henson is the newest celeb to drop all her clothes and bare all for the "I'd Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur" campaign.
Taraji, who turned 40 this past September, said she used to wear fur without giving it a second thought—until she saw a documentary that revealed how animals on fur farms are skinned alive. Now, the celebrated actress is the star of a provocative new Los Angeles billboard and New York flyposting campaign for PETA in which she declares, "Fur? I'd Rather Go Naked."
"Education is key," stresses Henson. "When I realized what went into—not just, we're not just even talking about a full-length fur coat, I'm talking about just, like, fur on your gloves or on your jacket … it ripped my heart out. And as humans, we have control. What if someone said, 'Black skin is the new fur'?"
"I don't think a living being should suffer for the sake of fashion, period. End of story," concludes Henson. "You don't have to kill an animal just because you want to be hot and fly. And I really stand by that."
She's set to officially unveil the campaign, which was shot by top celebrity photographer Don Flood, in person at PETA's New York Fashion Week bash on February 10.
Chick is looking fan-freakin'-tabulous in this ad. WORK. And behind-the-scenes video of her shoot and her speaking on why she chose to never wear fur:

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R. J. had a physical and mental condition resulting in loss of feeling. He was a college mate struggling to make the grade. I distinctly remember him coming to a midwinter class with no shoes. Loss of touch created many dangerous situations for him.
I’ve known others who because of diabetes or other medical conditions had limited or no sense of feeling. Through touch we feel sensations, and these send messages to our brain resulting in action. Touching a hot surface causes my brain to shout: “Move your hand.” Stepping on something sharp results in: “Pick up your foot.” Without these sensations and messages, I might endanger life or limb.
David requested God not to remove him from his presence or take his Spirit from him. Do not banish me from your presence, and don’t take your Holy Spirit from me (Psalm 51:11 NLT). He-and all of us, have the potential of feeling God’s vanishing touch. While I can’t actually touch God inside me, like David I can feel his presence. Losing God’s touch was a disturbing possibility for him, and it is for me too.
I enjoy touch. Caressing my wife’s hair. Feeling a friend’s arms in an “I haven’t seen you in so long” embrace. Feeling the soft coat on our freshly showered pooch. Rubbing my fingers across the smooth surface of a stone plucked from a cold mountain stream. Caressing the dirt of a freshly plowed field. Seeing is certainly a plus, but viewing the above without experiencing the sensation of touch would immensely decrease the episode’s enjoyment.
Nor can I imagine the possibility of God’s vanishing touch. Losing the feel of his presence I so relish when I need a word of guidance. Not feeling his comfort when life takes a nosedive. Or losing the touch of his drying my tears after receiving tragic news. More importantly, not feeling the constant assurance I’m his child and can never be separated from his love.
Prayer: Merciful Father, may we ever feel Your eternal presence, especially during the times when we need assurance we are loved and safe.

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The student was making a bomb in his room when it exploded, badly injuring his right hand.
An Allahabad University student was badly injured when a bomb he was allegedly making in his hostel room exploded in his hand on Wednesday evening, police said.
It was not known immediately why the student was making the bomb.
Prabhat Yadav, an MA student of Allahabad University, was making a bomb in his room in P C Banerjee Hostel when it exploded, badly injuring his right hand, said Assistant Commissioner of Police (Shivkuti) Rajesh Kumar Yadav.
He has been admitted to SRN Hospital in a critical condition. Another student suffered minor injuries in the incident, the officer said.
A case will soon be registered in the matter against Prabhat Yadav, the ACP said.
(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

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WASHINGTON — An infected flash drive inserted into a Defense Department computer in 2008 caused “a significant compromise” of the department’s classified computer networks and was a “wake-up call” for Pentagon officials to expedite cyber defense measures, the deputy secretary of defense revealed in a new magazine article.
The previously classified incident caused the most significant breach ever to U.S. military computers, William J. Lynn III wrote for an article appearing in the September/October issue of Foreign Affairs magazine.
Titled “Defending a New Domain,” the article outlines the evolution of computer network threats and measures the department has put into place to deal with them. The frequency and sophistication of intrusions into U.S. military networks have increased exponentially in the past 10 years, Lynn wrote. They now are probed thousands of times and scanned millions of times, every day, he added.
Sometimes the adversaries are successful, Lynn said, and they have acquired thousands of files from Defense Department networks and those of the Pentagon’s industry partners and U.S. allies, including weapons blueprints, operational plans and surveillance data.
To counter the threat, the Pentagon has built “layered and robust defenses” around military networks and created the new U.S. Cyber Command to integrate processes, Lynn said. Department officials are working with their counterparts at the Homeland Security Department, which has jurisdiction over the “dot-com” and “dot-gov” domains, to protect the networks.
The Defense Department has 15,000 networks and 7 million computing devices in use in dozens of countries, with 90,000 people working to maintain them, Lynn said, and it depends heavily on commercial industry for its network operations.
“Information technology enables almost everything the U.S. military does,” Lynn wrote, from logistical support and command and control to real-time intelligence and remote operations. Any future conflict will include cybersecurity, he has said.
In his article, Lynn outlines five pillars of the department’s emerging cybersecurity policy:
— Cyber must be recognized as a warfare domain equal to land, sea, and air;
— Any defensive posture must go beyond “good hygiene” to include sophisticated and accurate operations that allow rapid response;
— Cyber defenses must reach beyond the department’s dot-mil world into commercial networks, as governed by Homeland Security;
— Cyber defenses must be pursued with international allies for an effective “shared warning” of threats; and
— The Defense Department must help to maintain and leverage U.S. technological dominance and improve the acquisitions process to keep up with the speed and agility of the information technology industry.
Pentagon officials are developing a cyber strategy document to be released in the fall. It will address, among other things, any statutory changes needed for cyber defense, and the capability for “automated defenses,” such as the ability block malware at top speed, Lynn has said.
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A warm hello from a cold Kwa-Zulu Natal! It is freezing here today and even more cold is apparently on the way for our area. Even though it was freezing here in my craft room, I forced myself to sit down and finish my set of ABC ATC's for our rubberstamp group swap. It was for the letters Q, R & S. I had a royal battle with the Q ones, but, now they are done and can be in the post tomorrow or so. Sorry, cannot show them yet! They will probably only appear here around the middle of August.
In the meantime, here is a small fan I made some time ago. The blades are only around 10 to 12cm long. But, as you can see, the final product is gorgeous, even though I have to say so myself :-) There's a whole 18 blades! Being so small, they were nice and easy to handle.
Hope you will all have a wonderful week with plenty time to do what you enjoy most.


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Made from scraps from our business, these little scrubbies are a wonderful eco friendly swap for your scourer/scrub mitt. Scrubby hessian on one side, our lovely printed and naturally anti bacterial bamboo on the other, these fantastic scrubbies are filled with all of the fabric scrap wastage from our small studio, scrub your elbows and knees or pots and pans until they eventually disintegrate and then simply chop them up and pop them in your compost.
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5 inches in length; used for healing practices. Tara Healing Incense, which has been used for centuries, is a traditional Tibetan medicine for stress, depression, and tension. It is prepared by hand according to the ancient Tibetan medical system and is composed of 31 different pure and natural herbs. It is effective, non-toxic, and non-addictive.

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Family secrets and hidden lives come to haunt Madison Castelli, the sexy, vivacious, and talented writer last seen in Jackie Collins's Lethal Seduction. As she digs into her father's past, trying to resolve the mystery that surrounds her mother's death many years before, Madison finds herself falling into a vortex of lust, greed, and deception, as eventually her quest of discovery turns into a race for her life. Fast-paced, sexy, and full of the glamour that pervades Jackie Collins's novels, Deadly Embrace is sure to please her fans and earn her many more.

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The Pad presents... DUB PISTOLS + KIOKO!
As they gear up to celebrate 20 years of riotous marauding, the Dub Pistols are prepping their seventh album Crazy Diamonds in 2017 and there’ll be a documentary about the band dropping at some point in the year, too. And they’ll be out on the road, as usual, of course — the hardest working band in showbiz - Heading back to Hitchin Club 85, for their now legendary Xmas show to wrap up the tour!
A kinda 21st century equivalent of 2-Tone acts The Specials or The Beat, the Dub Pistols are the quintessential festival band. Coming over a bit like if King Tubby and The Skatalites bumped into Terry Hall at a Goldie gig, the Dubs have reached their two decade milestone with a lot of ups and downs along the way.
They’ve worked with vocal legends like Rodney P, Busta Rhymes, Gregory Isaacs, Terry Hall, Lindy Layton, Akala and Horace Andy, while the band’s mainstays are fiercely loyal and dedicated. An unorthodox collective of musicians who each have their own personal interests and solo projects, when they come together to form the Dub Pistols some dubwise magic happens.
The rhythm section of Jack (drums) and Dave (bass) are granite-solid, and guitarist Andreas (or sometimes the rock & roll stand-in, Johnny Rockstar) provides all sorts of licks and skanking chords to nice up the dance. The brass section is on fire, and rapper Seanie Tee brings the mic skills to complement main man Barry Ashworth perfectly. They’re a proper gang of outlaws, rebels with a cause, renegade outsiders who know how to bring the good times.
Support on the night comes from Kioko, a truly excellent band we had the pleasure of putting on earlier this year too - Check em out!
Entry £14 in advance, more on the door
Advance tickets acailable here:
Advance printed tickets will be available from the usual outlets:
-Jolly Brown Hitchin
-Gatefold Record Lounge Hitchin
-Bar 85 Hitchin
-David's Music Letchworth
16+ with photo ID - younger patrons can be signed in at the door by a responsible adult and earplugs are available upon request.
Downstairs bar open until 1am.
Like all our gigs this show finishes well in time for the last trains North and South to Cambridge/Peterborough and London and we are just a 5 minute stroll from the station.
For full up to the minute listings please visit www.club-85.co.uk and consider signing up to our mailing list for information on existing and upcoming gigs straight to you!
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This is the only season in 16:9 widescreen and with a picture format of HDTV/1080i.
Nickelodeon did not normally air episodes from this season in widescreen format until July 2013.
This season is available on Nickelodeon's video-on-demand service.
This season's intro has been reanimated for the final time. Meaning that this time the floor in a few scenes of the intro has a bit modified, and the characters shadows are now visible. And yet again, new scenes during the third and last stanzas of the intro, mean more 4th wall breaking to spoil the fans of the series. Also, despite the logo at the end of this intro still has the 2009 Nickelodeon logo, and the credits are new this time, they still tend to have the words Nick Jr. and have the 2008 Nickelodeon Lightbulb logo, until late 2009, where they remove the word Nick Jr. from Kay Wilson Stallings credit and Nickelodeon replaced Nick Jr. in the canadian/international version. The 2009 Nickelodeon Productions also replaces the lightbulb logo, which is good news for the ones who are frightened by "da bulb".


The untimely death of Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonin Scalia on February 13 has sent numerous Republicans into hysterical fits as they will witness close to three decades of conservative advantage on the High Court slip away if a left-wing Obama nominee is confirmed in 2016.
In contrast, countless Democrats have seized on the passing of Justice Scalia as a watershed to re-shape the court for, at minimum, the next decade.
One of the perils of modern democracy is the hyper-partisan nature of judicial nominations: This High Court affair is guaranteed to be heated from onset to conclusion.
With contentious cases set to confront the Court this spring, notably abortion, contraception, collective bargaining and affirmative action, it is essential the Senate perform the most basic function of holding hearings and confirming a nominee.
Amid what promises to be a rancor-filled interval to the Senate Judiciary Committee accepting deliberation for Mr. Obama’s final choice, speculation persists as to whom the White House will send to the Senate.
The names most often mentioned for nomination appear to be:
Sri Srinivasan – Circuit Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia and former Deputy Solicitor General of the United States, Srinivasan was elevated to his current position on the federal bench by Mr. Obama in 2012 and was confirmed by the Senate in 2013 on a 97-0 vote.
Advantages: Clerked for former Associate Justice Sandra Day O’Connor and has argued 25 cases in front of the Supreme Court. Liberals may both adore or loathe him: Judge Srinivasan has represented Exxon Mobil and Rio Tinto for alleged abusive behavior overseas and he represented former Enron CEO, Jeffrey Skilling. However, Srinivasan may be an attractive candidate for liberals in large part due to his Indian heritage, and his strong human-rights positions and his age, 48.
Disadvantages: Conservatives may be leery of Srinivasan due to his assisting the Gore legal team in the 2000, his legal work on behalf of immigrants and his opposition to the Defense of Marriage Act.
Merrick Garland – The Chief Judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia and former member of the Clinton Justice Department, Garland was elevated to the D.C. Circuit bench in 1997 on a 76-23 vote.
Advantages: Often mentioned for a position on the High Court, Garland was rumored to be a candidate in 2010 to replace Justice John Paul Stevens. Garland is by far the most qualified and experienced through his 20 years on the federal bench. Conservatives may embrace Garland because at his age, 63, he may not serve a lengthy term and his decisions have strongly favored law enforcement. Although of less importance, Garland and Obama share the same home state, Illinois.
Disadvantages: A white male may not be appealing to the Left. Garland has earned a legal reputation as a moderate, and may frustrate the liberal base in search of an arrangement closer to Obama’s previous appointments of Justices Sotomayor and Kagan.
Paul Watford – Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California, Watford clerked for Associate Justice Ginsburg. Watford was elevated to his current position on the federal bench in 2012 after a Senate vote of 61-34.
Advantages: Relatively young at 48 years of age. Nine Republicans supported Watford for his first position on the bench in 2012. Although this does not represent a tacit approval, should his nomination survive Judiciary Committee deliberations, he could be confirmed.
Disadvantages: Lack of experience on the bench. Watford may have credentials, but inexperience may hurt his chances for a nomination.
Patricia Ann Millett – Circuit Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, a former Justice Department Civil Rights Division attorney and former assistant to the Solicitor General, Millett was elevated to her position on the bench, a position she shares with Judge Srinivasan, in 2013 after a Senate vote of 56-38.
Advantages: Argued 32 cases in front of the High Court, has ten years of experience representing the United States as an associate in the office of the Solicitor General and, along with Judge Merrick Garland, has been considered for the High Court before. Millett also holds a second-degree black belt in Taekwando; this cannot injure her potential nomination.
Disadvantages: Millett survived a rigorous confirmation hearing, where Senator Harry Reid withdrew the “nuclear option” to force her confirmation in 2013.
Adalberto Jordan – Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and a former clerk for former Associate Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, Jordan served as a Judge United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida after his appointment by former president, Bill Clinton. Elevated in 2012, Jordan was confirmed by a Senate vote of 94-5.
Advantages: Of Cuban-Hispanic heritage, Jordan is a southerner who is 55 years old. Jordan clutches a strong resume as a prosecutor. His Cuban identity may work in his favor as conservatives may suffer for blocking a Hispanic nominee when courting Hispanic voting bloc.
Disadvantages: Past rulings on cases related to gay marriage may cause concern for conservatives.
Three names remain, but are less likely to garner serious consideration. Jane Kelly, a Harvard classmate of President Obama; sitting Attorney General Loretta Lynch; and California Attorney General Kamala Harris are frequently mentioned as potential replacements for Justice Scalia.
Although Senate Judiciary Chairman, Charles Grassley, supported Kelly’s elevation to the bench, he has re-affirmed his opposition to any nomination forwarded by the White House.
Speculation over Attorney General Lynch is likely to be quieted by the GOP, as they have great concerns over any nominee associated with the Obama Justice Department. California Attorney General Kamala Harris is a possible candidate; however, she appears more intent with her bid to re-place retiring California senator, Barbara Boxer.
In the matter before the White House and Congress, the Constitution binds two branches of government, the legislative and executive, to administer to the third branch, the judiciary: The President is obligated to carefully inspect and submit the most qualified individual to the Senate; the Senate Committee on the Judiciary’s role is to accept a nominee and proceed with healthy, spirited and nuanced debate; and the entire Senate is required to determine a nominee’s fitness with a full vote for a life-long appointment.
While conservatives charge Democrats would address this crucial matter in the same fashion if they controlled the upper chamber and a Republican occupied the White House, balking at any potential nominee and becoming obstructionists, it is the function of the Senate to oblige the citizens and a potential nominee with a fair and expeditious confirmation hearing.
While our Founding Fathers intended nomination hearings to be a political exercise, it is fair to say they neither anticipated nor desired the kind of incivility which often surrounds a nomination to the High Court.
Conservatives are right to point out the hypocrisy of Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) for brazen comments he delivered in 2007 demanding the Senate refuse to accept Bush nominees except in “extraordinary circumstances.”
Perhaps Mr. Schumer is unaware, but open seats on any level of the bench are forever extraordinary circumstances and urgent when the vacancy exists on the High Court, regardless if the political conditions do not suit him personally or politically.
Nonetheless, where a nominee’s positions lie on the political spectrum is irrelevant: The Senate is committing a grave disservice its constituents should they chose to follow the bellowing of Sens. McConnell and Grassley, both of whom are the vanguard of obstruction on Scalia’s replacement.
Instead of engaging in the juvenile trickery of restricting a nominee and invoking Senate rules as a shelter for their prejudices, the GOP Senate should hold hearings in a timely manner and certify a qualified candidate.
Alternatively, the weight of this matter does not fall exclusively on the GOP: Mr. Obama is held to account for his nominee and should carefully weigh an individual who will execute the responsibilities of this foremost position in our legal system. Mr. Obama’s premier alternative is Judge Merrick Garland.
Instead of overturning the apple cart of American politics, wasting time engaging in the favored pastimes of hypocrisy and selective outrage or creating tripwires for nominees, the Senate should fulfill its duties and confirm a nominee.
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Andrew’s Midsummer Blog 2017
If you’ve read The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand you will know who I’m talking about when I say Ellsworth Toohey. For those of you who haven’t read the book, Toohey is a character whose prime motivation is control of the populous by persuading them that mediocrity is good. Promote the mediocre and tell everyone that it’s important. Then they will believe that pop music, graffiti, screams of “fuck you” at Tate Modern, for example, is great art. The horror of it is that this isn’t Ayn Rand’s novel; it is the reality of now in London: supposedly the art capital of the world.
This is the way someone is controlling what is acceptable and important and what is not. If you take a second-rater and promote him/her as the best thing since sliced bread, while at the same time buying large quantities of his/her output, you will have control of the artist, the press, and the broadcast media. From there the sky is the limit. You might even persuade the Nobel committee to give them a Prize. Is that too ludicrous to contemplate?
Unfortunately the mediocrity of the curators has reduced the Giacometti exhibition at Tate Modern to second rate. Here are the works of one of the most important 20th Century sculptor/painters turned into something that would be viewed as ordinary in a supermarket or department store. Ordinary is great!
The viewing experience is laughable. Written explanations on a distant wall, about exquisite tiny sculptures that are barely visible across the room. Barely visible because they are ranked in files like the Chinese ceramic warriors. Wall colours that suck the life from Giacometti’s paintings.
Here is an example of Ellsworth Toohey at work: It’s akin to taking a Beethoven quartet and turning it into elevator muzak, charging the public for riding the elevator and then telling them that they’ve had a life changing experience.
The exhibition continues until 10th September at Tate Modern.
I’m including this image of one of my recent paintings because it reminds me of Giacometti. I wish I knew why. Perhaps you’ll tell me.

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An Audi/VW Scan Tools are high-tech, practical, and innovative devices that you can use to interact with your vehicle. You can use it to run diagnoses, and to reset systems like your check engine indicator, your oil check indicator, and much more!
With a quality scan tool, you will discover a world of customization and convenience. To find the best scan tool for you, first, make sure that your car is compatible. Most cars from 1996 forward are (including the Audi and the VW) because that was the year it became mandatory.
Then, look for a scan tool with the features that you need and like. There are some scan tools that seem to have it all! The top 5 best Audi/VW Scan Tools are reviewed here.
- 1 Why Use A Scan Tool?
- 2 Features To Look For
- 3 5 Best Audi/VW Scan Tools Review
- 4 FAQ
- 5 Final Thoughts
Why Use A Scan Tool?
With an Audi/VW Scan Tool, you can customize and perfect your car. At the press of a button, you can diagnose faults and discover a fix. As you probably know, car dealerships are not always trustworthy. They will often tack on unnecessary fees, and the process can be lengthy. What’s more, they are not always on-call.
There are sure to be some especially bothersome car issues that you will want to be dealt with right away. Instead of wasting your time at a dealership, the best Audi/VW Scan Tools will help you find a simple, low-cost fix. With the best professional automotive scan tool, you can diagnose your vehicle anytime, anywhere!
Features To Look For
The best Audi/VW Scan Tools will be extremely compatible. Upon purchasing an average scan tool, customers were disappointed to discover that it was unable to connect to their car. Before purchasing your scan tool, make sure that it is compatible with your specific vehicle (and year of make). Cars manufactured after 1995 are OBD2 compatible, in general. Still, for individual scan tools, you will want to double check!
A Variety of Apps and Customization Options Available
With the best Audi/VW Scan Tools, as with any purchase, you should get the most bang for your buck. Scan tools range from your basic functions and apps, to more complex functions, and greater variety. So, what do you require? Some of the most popular services available are: engine light reset, EBP brake release, oil check reset, emissions diagnosis, and more.
This is a highly sought-after feature that will allow you to check the traction and function of your brakes overall. You can learn whether repair or maintenance is necessary. Some of the best Audi/VW Scan Tools are even sophisticated enough to adjust and improve the traction of your vehicle in the meanwhile. So, a scan tool is not just the most convenient option, it can be the safest one as well.
Oil Check Reset
A change oil light can be serious, or mean little. Vehicle systems are not always accurate. As you are sure to know, oil serves to lubricate the internal parts of your vehicle. A car will not function as smoothly without sufficient oil, or if the oil pressure has become too low.
If you have just refilled your oil, yet the check oil indicator remains, you will probably want to run a diagnostics check. There may be an issue that you will need to address; or, the indicator could be malfunctioning, and you will need to manually turn it off. You can learn everything that you need to with a quality scan tool!
Engine Light Reset
For many, the engine light can prove a small but incessant problem. When these indicators are working properly, they are very useful. However, even the most sophisticated engine check indicator will not tell you what the problem is in any detail. A quality scan tool will.
Additionally, engine check lights tend to glitch. Chances are that there may not be anything wrong at all. Still, it is better not to take the risk, and to make sure that your engine check indicator will really work.
The best Audi/VW Scan Tool is one that you can rely on. In this busy, modern life, none of us want to waste time dealing with car issues -or a slow scan tool. The ideal scan tool is one that will connect simply and quickly, to save you hassle and time. You will also want a long-lasting and durable scan tool. Delaying the need for replacement will give you the most bang for your buck. You will need a device of truly quality craftsmanship (like those reviewed below!).
(Optional) Advanced Services!
Many of the best Audi/VW Scan Tools offer optional advanced services, for an additional price. These premium features include: providing readings on airflow, fuel pressure, tire traction, and more. Some will let you customize even the smallest details, like the pace of your left-turn signal click!
5 Best Audi/VW Scan Tools Review
1. Carista OBD2 Bluetooth Adapter and App
The Carista is one of the best Audi/VW Scan Tools out there. The product is super user-friendly. Just plug into the OBD2 and turn on your Bluetooth. The Carista will connect automatically! From here, you can begin to learn about your vehicle. This scan tool is also compatible with many, many partner and third-party apps alike.
This scan tool offers professional, dealer-level technology, in a small package. With the Carista, you can connect to your car and perform diagnoses at home! For example, you can:
- Find out why your check engine light is on, and turn it off. This is an annoyance that many are happy to get rid of.
- Displays a list of vehicle fault codes, and what they mean. You can easily find out what you need to fix.
- Allows you to reset the inspection service indicator, which is quite handy!
- Check and reset airbag, ABS, and more (for supported models only).
- Is your car ready for an emissions test? This smart scan tool will be the first to let you know.
IOs and Android Compatible
The Carista is iOs and Android compatible. All that you need is Bluetooth LE. The Carista will use this to connect directly to your vehicle.
Free 1-Month Trial
Not sure about the additional, paid Carista app features? That’s okay! Give the 1-month trial a try, and see if it is for you. The paid Carista app features are packed with customization options to choose from. Enjoy the selection, and decide whether or not to continue your subscription in the meantime.
The Carista scan tool also offers advanced service. This is available for certain models only. For example, the Audi and Volkswagen have an EPB retraction tool, service reset, launch control counter, and more.
The Lexus, Toyota, and Scion have special pressure sensors (TPMS), TRAC/ABS/VSC inspection, and more.
- Instructions are clear
- An impressive amount of customization codes available
- Free 1-month trial
- Optional advanced service
- You must pay in order to access all of the features in full
- Sometimes, the scanner may read a bit slow
Customers Say: They love the many customization options. One customer had a bulb go out and found out why, allowing them to solve the problem at home. They claimed that the scanner paid for itself, and they were happy to save. Some folks wished they did not have to pay to access the features in full. The scanner has also been said to sometimes run a bit slow.
2. ANCEL VD500 Audi/VW OBD II Diagnostic Scan Tool
This scan tool is said to diagnose 12V 16-Pin Volkswagen/Skoda/Audi/Seat V/A series of vehicles. These are vehicles manufactured in 1996 or later (non-electric). The Ancel is also compatible with some light trucks and cars that are 12V. The Ancel scan tool works best of all with the Volkswagen (VAG). See below!
Diagnose Your Car
The Ancel is specially designed to keep your car running smoothly! Work out any kinks that occur with your very own scan tool. This scan tool can:
- Reset your oil check indicator.
- Reset the throttle position adaption and brake pad (EPD). If your vehicle starts to shift incorrectly, seems less powerful, or begins to stall, you may want to check your throttle. You can do this with the Ancel scan tool, and clear the trouble codes as well.
- Reset your check engine indicator.
- Retrieve VIN information.
- For the Volkswagen, this scan tool car reset the brake pad and throttle, as well as reset the oil.
The Ancel scan tool is crafted from an anti-shock and slip-proof material. A user-friendly keyboard allows you to control the scan tool. The tool features a 2.2-inch LCD high-def screen as well. Browse your options and see how you can help your car improve.
Makes Replacing Your Brakes Simple
Brakes are of paramount importance when it comes to driving safety. They work hard, and eventually, they will wear out or experience technical trouble. The Ancel scan tool will come to the rescue. All you need to do is run diagnostics, and replace the brakes if necessary.
New-Gen Electronic Stability Program
With this device, you can be safer than ever! The Ancel will literally improve the stability of your vehicle. How? The scan tool can detect the loss of traction, and adapt accordingly. This is a new-gen feature, to help folks feel (and be) more secure.
- Excellent at diagnosing brakes, for replacement or a manual fix
- Easy operation
- Retrieves VIN info
- High-def screen
- Made from anti-shock and slip-proof material
- One customer said the cable was a bit shorter than they would like
- Screen is said to not actually be true to color
Customers Say: Customers say that this scan tool is easy to operate. One customer said that the screen is not the true color, as it is claimed to be. Another wished that there was a longer cable.
3. Autophix Enhanced AP7610 Audi/VW Multi-System Diagnostic Scan Tool
Use this Audi/VW Scan Tool to diagnose 12V, 16-pin vehicles (Volkswagen/Skoda/Audi/Seat V/A Series, and so on). Some 12V and light trucks are also compatible (if they are manufactured after 1996).
Reset and Diagnose With Ease
This is a high-tech device with all of the classic features:
- Oil reset. Do you know that pesky overdue oil change indicator? You can turn it off with this scan tool.
- Battery monitoring system (BMS) reset.
- Electronic park brake (EPB). Replace or remove the brake cable safely, adjust its tension, calibrate a replacement, and more.
- Electronic throttle control (ETC).
This multi-system scan tool is protected by a hardy, grippable and drop-proof case. The device is comfortable to use, on the road or at home.
This scan tool has a 2.8” TFT 262K true color LCD display screen. You can use the user-friendly silicone pad to interact with the menu, read test results, etc. To use this device, simply connect your scan tool to the OBD2 port in your vehicle. The scan tool should connect automatically once you turn your car on.
- True color LCD display
- Comes with a case that is grippable and drop-proof
- Replace or remove brake cable safely
- Sometimes a bit slow
- A couple of folks have had trouble accessing some features
Customers Say: According to customers, this device has all of the classic features and fits the bill. They appreciate its durability, and how it lasts a fairly long time. Some have expressed the wish that it would work a bit more quickly, or that they could access more features overall.
4. Veepeak OBDCheck BLE OBD2 Bluetooth Audi/VW Scan Tool
This is a scan tool with many, many apps to choose from. These include Car Scanner ELM OBD2, OBD Fusion, Torque Pro, and more. Use this device to transform your Android or iPhone into a diagnostic tool. The Veepeak is compatible with both Android and iOs. For your convenience, it comes with a mini carrying case as well.
Usually, scan tools are not compatible with electric vehicles. The VeePeak is a great alternative. Not only will it work with OBD2-compliant light trucks and cars, but it also supports pickup trucks and even some vehicles that are electric. This is arguably the best automotive diagnostic scanner when it comes to sheer compatibility! The majority of vehicles manufactured in or before 1996 will work with Veepeak.
A Sophisticated Car Scan Tool
This state-of-the-art device will allow you to access trouble codes and freeze frame data. From here, you can:
- Reset the check engine indicator. For some reason, check engine lights always seem to turn on and get stuck… even when, in reality, there is no issue. However, that bright symbol can be distracting. And how are you supposed to tell when a check really is in order? A top-quality scan tool like this can let you know!
- Get sensor readings in real-time. With the best Audi/VW Scan Tools, you can check in on your car whenever you like.
- Estimate fuel economy. The diagnostics these devices provide are very useful. You can even use them to estimate fuel economy and the like.
- Create a customized dashboard of your own. There is nothing quite like customization. To monitor your vehicle, you can create a dashboard with this scan tool. This makes diagnoses and fixes nice and quick.
Simple To Use
This device is energy-efficient and uses less power than WiFi. Just use the OBD2 port to plug in your scan tool. Your Bluetooth will take it from there! Access your custom dashboard in just moments, anywhere, anytime.
- Ultra compatible
- Custom dashboard
- Customers have found to last a long time
- Sometimes the scan tool is a little slow
- Some have found this device to disconnect every once in a while
Customers Say: Customers have praised the quality of this scan tool. The device is said to last an especially long time. This is without a doubt one of the best Audi/VW Scan Tools, and one that is sure to have your back. The issues? Sometimes the device will disconnect or is a little slow.
5. Foseal WiFi OBD2 Scanner OBDII Audi/VW Scan Tool
The Foseal is one of the best Audi/VW Scan Tools for delivering clear readings with plenty of detail. This includes the basics, like resetting the indicator to check your oil, and those that are more complex, like the airflow rate! Vehicles manufactured in the US in or after 1996 are compatible (except for cars with 24V).
Improved OBD2 Diagnostic Tool
The Foseal provides clear, detailed readings, with its improved diagnostic tool. With this device, you can:
- Reset the check engine indicator. Every best car code reader should have a check engine reset, or the like.
- Manufacturer-specific and generic codes alike. You will have total access with the Foseal! There are both manufacturer-specific and generic codes that you can view.
- Engine RPM (rotations per minute).
- Calculated load value.
- Coolant temperature. Make sure that your coolant isn’t overheating; if it is, find out the cause, and the fix!
- Intake manifold pressure. Intake manifold serves to ensure that your vehicle evenly distributes its combustion mixture. This can be disrupted by the incorrect pressure level. A scan tool such as this will allow you to check!
- Intake air temperature. The intake air temperature plays a key part in the combustion mixture.
- Airflow rate. An improper airflow rate will cause your car to hiccup and stall. Should you suspect this to be an issue with your vehicle, you can use the Foseal to take a look.
- Fuel pressure. The normal fuel pressure is 35 to 65 pounds per inch. To ensure that your vehicle remains within this range, use a quality scan tool, like the Foseal.
On Android and iOs
Every compatible vehicle can access this scan tool on Android or iOs. This means that you can interact with your vehicle system from your tablet or phone!
- Advanced features (like airflow rate) available
- Widely compatible
- Readings are detailed and clear
- Connection may sometimes be a bit slow
- This device may disconnect every once in a while
Customers Say: With Foseal, diagnostic readings are both easy to comprehend and full of detail. The primary downside is that the device may sometimes disconnect, or become slow.
Q: How do you use a scan tool?
A: The best professional automated scan tool will be simple to install. All that you need is an OBD2 port and Bluetooth. Some scan tools also require a tablet or phone.
Q: What are the best Audi/VW Scan Tools?
A: The best professional automotive diagnostic scanner will be cost-effective, with a wide range of compatibility. There should also be plenty of features on offer (engine check reset, air flow rate, etc.).
Q: Does Audi use OBD2?
A: Yes, in 1996 or newer VW or Audi.
Q: Will this scan tool work on a 1999 Saab-93?
A: Yes! For vehicles manufactured after 1995, OBD2 compatibility is mandatory (in the US).
Q: What do I do about a vehicle linking error?
A: Some find success if they turn the ignition off for roughly 10 seconds, and then back on. Double check that the scan tool is securely connected to the OBD2 port as well.
Thanks to modern innovation, you can enjoy a better Audi/VW experience and a smoother ride than ever before. Rather than depending on a dealer, you can run your own diagnostics at home, or anywhere. This will save you both money and time. Audi/VW scans tools are all about practicality, safety, and convenience.
All that you need is a quality scan tool, in order to address various issues, reset, and more. Choose the best fit for your individual requirements and vehicle.
There are some truly excellent Audi/VW scan tools out there, like the 5 top-rated devices reviewed above!


Xbox director of product management Aaron Greenberg confirmed that Lionhead Studios' A.I. showcase "Milo & Kate" for Kinect is a non-commercial tech demo. But Microsoft said separately that its implications for future Kinect products is far-reaching.
"Last year, we unveiled the Project Natal [Kinect’s codename] technology," Greenberg told Australia’s ABC Television show Good Game
in a video interview. "We showed a bunch of technology demos as part of that, and obviously that’s a tech demo and technology that continues to exist, but right now, it’s not a game that we are planning to bring to market."
The Peter Molyneux-helmed Milo & Kate demo debuted at E3 2009, and involved a virtual boy named Milo that lived in near a picturesque pond. The demonstrator, a real woman called Kate, interacted with Milo using Kinect’s full-body and voice recognition capabilities.
Even though Milo is relegated to a tech demo, Microsoft said that Milo's influence can be found in upcoming commercial releases like the Frontier-developed Kinectimals
, which has user interacting with animals using Kinect.
"Milo and Kate, the technology is stuff that we're still incubating back in the studios," Microsoft Game Studios VP Phil Spencer told Official Xbox Magazine UK
. "I think Lionhead has always been a great place, and the nice thing about Peter [Molyneux] as Creative Director in Europe is you start to see some of those ideas around Milo also showing up in other places.”
He added, "We may not have had anything to announce today with Milo but understand that those investments in creative research show up in many places."
After the circulation of Greenberg's comments this week, Lionhead community head Sam Van Tilburgh offered a picture
labeled "Team Milo" that implied the project is still in development beyond tech demo form. Van Tilburgh also told gaming site Joystiq
that the Milo team has a staff of 50.
Greenberg said in a Tweet
on Tuesday, "Project Milo absolutely continues in development at Lionhead Studios, it is just not a product we plan to bring to market this holiday."]


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The Saudi-led coalition attacking Yemen has promised that they will carry out an investigation following Thursday’s attack in the Saada Province. In the strike, Saudi warplanes attacked a schoolbus outside of a crowded marketplace, killing at least 50, mostly children.
The coalition says they are “firmly committed to investigating all claims regarding mistakes or violations of international law.” This statement was made through the Saudi press despite officials insisting on Thursday that the killings were a “legitimate military action” and perfectly legal.
Gory photos of dead children that followed, however, fueled a lot of calls from the international community to investigate the matter. UN Secretary-General Antonio Gutterres condemned the strike and urged an “independent and prompt investigation.” The Houthis, who control northern Yemen, backed the call.
In general, international probes don’t happen in Yemen. Saudi complaints keep the UN from issuing any critical statements, and the US has generally prevented the UN Security Council from backing anything on Yemen that the Saudis would object to. In the past, the UN has simply allowed the Saudis to investigate themselves.
The Saudi coalition’s internal investigations, to the extent they happen at all, rarely are made public. When they are, they have endorsed every attack, or denied that they happened at all.

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A Mumbai court has found Bollywood actor Sooraj Pancholi “not guilty” of aiding the suicide of actor Jiah Khan. The CBI claims that the court has ruled that the six-page suicide note cited as evidence against him was fabricated. After Jiah’s death in June 2013, the police in Mumbai arrested Sooraj on charges of abetting suicide.
In an interview with Bollywood Bubble, Sooraj revealed that, ten years later, the suicide note was proven fraudulent in the procedures, prompting him to reconsider his initial arrest. When asked about his trial, he reflected on the spectacle it had become, saying, “My trial was a complete media trial; it was not in court; it was more outside the court.” In addition, the Hero star admitted that he is ready to go on with his life and has no intention of fighting the Mumbai police, the authorities, or even Jiah’s mother.
Earlier, Sooraj had disclosed that it was proven in court that the notebook belonging to Jiah’s mother, Rabia, which was discovered at the late actor’s home, matched the contents of the six-page letter written by Jiah. Jiah’s mother handwrote the letters inside, as stated by Sooraj.
On April 28, after the verdict was released, Sooraj posted to Instagram, “The truth always wins,” and hashtagged it “God is great.”
Hero was Sooraj’s first film, and he went on to star in Satellite Shankar. He lost some employment because of the Jiah Khan case, but now that he’s been exonerated, he plans to put in extra hours.


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For-profit hospitals are anticipated to see a monetary decline over the subsequent 12 to 18 months as federal reduction funds that shored up income losses on account of COVID-19 begin to wane, a latest evaluation from Moody’s stated.
The evaluation launched Monday finds that value administration goes to be difficult for hospital techniques as extra surgical procedures are anticipated emigrate away from the hospital and folks lose higher-paying business plans and go to lower-paying authorities packages akin to Medicaid.
“The variety of surgical procedures performed exterior of the hospital setting will proceed to extend, which is able to weaken hospital earnings, notably for corporations that lack sizeable outpatient service strains (together with ambulatory surgical procedure facilities),” the evaluation stated.
A $175 billion supplier reduction fund handed by Congress as a part of the CARES Act helped preserve hospital techniques afloat in March and April as volumes plummeted because of the cancellation of elective procedures and discretion amongst sufferers to go to the hospitals.
RELATED: AHA: Hospitals may lose $20B a month for remainder of 2020 on account of COVID-19 affect
Some for-profit techniques akin to HCA and Tenet pointed to reduction funding to assist generate income within the second quarter of the yr. However the advantages are more likely to dwindle as Congress has stalled over talks on replenishing the fund.
“Hospitals will proceed to acknowledge grant help as earnings in Q3 2020, however this tailwind will considerably reasonable after that,” Moody’s stated.
Value chopping challenges
Compounding issues for hospitals are easy methods to deal with main prices.
Some hospital techniques reduce some prices akin to workers due to furloughs and different cost-cutting measures.
“Some hospitals have stated that for each misplaced greenback of income, they have been capable of reduce about 50 cents in prices,” the evaluation stated. “Nonetheless, we consider that these ranges of value cuts aren’t sustainable.”
Hospitals can’t reduce prices indefinitely however the prices for dealing with the pandemic (more cash for private protecting gear and security measures) are going to proceed for a while, Moody’s added.
“Because of this, hospitals will function much less effectively within the wake of the pandemic, though their early experiences in treating COVID-19 sufferers will allow them to offer care extra effectively than within the early days of the pandemic,” the evaluation discovered. “This can assist hospitals release mattress capability extra quickly and keep away from the necessity for widespread shutdowns of elective surgical procedures.”
However will that capability be put to make use of?
The variety of surgical procedures performed exterior of the hospitals are more likely to improve and can additional weaken earnings, Moody’s stated.
“Outpatient procedures sometimes end in decrease prices for each shoppers and payers and can doubtless be most well-liked by extra sufferers who’re reluctant to check-in to a hospital on account of COVID-19,” the evaluation stated.
The payer combine can even shift, and never in hospitals’ favor. Mounting job losses because of the pandemic will drive extra sufferers with business plans in the direction of packages akin to Medicaid.
“This can hinder hospitals’ earnings progress over the subsequent 12-18 months,” Moody’s stated. “Employer-provided medical insurance pays considerably greater reimbursement charges than government-based packages.”
RELATED: Hospitals may very well be dealing with decrease affected person volumes for some time on account of COVID-19. How are they responding?
There are some brilliant spots for hospitals, together with that not the entire $175 billion has been dispersed but. The CARES Act continues to offer hospitals with a 20% add-on cost for treating Medicare sufferers which have COVID and it suspends a 2% cost reduce for Medicare funds that was put in as a part of sequestration.
CMS additionally proposed growing outpatient cost charges for the 2021 fiscal yr by 2.6% and in-patient charges by 2.9%. The fiscal yr is about to begin subsequent month.
Affected person volumes may additionally return to regular in 2021. Moody’s expects that affected person volumes will return to about 90% of pre-pandemic ranges on common within the fourth quarter of the yr.
“The remaining 10% is more likely to come again extra slowly in 2021, however quicker if a vaccine turns into extensively accessible,” the evaluation discovered.


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The International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) held its semiannual Plenary meetings in Berlin, Germany from 11-14 June 2013 under the Canadian Chairmanship.
ihra, Berlin, kim simon / Friday, June 14, 2013
Seventy-seven years ago today, the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games commenced in Germany. Memories of the XI Olympiad loom large in many Holocaust survivors’ minds: 171 testimonies in USC Shoah Foundation – The Institute for Visual History and Education’s Visual History Archive (VHA) mention the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games.
olympics, sports, jesse owens, diane jacobs, endre altman, frances jones, hitler, Berlin / Thursday, August 1, 2013
A sea of faces dotted with “Nie Wieder!” banners wraps around the Brandenburg Gate in the heart of Germany's capital. As I join them on this Sunday afternoon, I cannot help but think of the crowds that once had gathered under the same grey skies hanging onto every hateful word of their chosen leader, Adolf Hitler.
anti-semitism, Berlin, Angela Merkel, op-eds, antiSemitism / Thursday, September 18, 2014
Wolf Gruner, director of USC Shoah Foundation Center for Advanced Genocide Research, will spend two months in residence at the Berlin-Brandenburg Center for Jewish Studies this summer researching Jewish resistance against the Nazis.
wolf gruner, Berlin, cagr, genocide resistance / Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Wolf Gruner, director of the USC Shoah Foundation Center for Advanced Genocide Research, will present a paper on the effect of the Armenian Genocide on the Third Reich at the "Gender, Memory and Genocide" conference at the Berlin Institute of Technology this week.
cagr, wolf gruner, Armenian Genocide, Berlin / Wednesday, June 3, 2015
After watching testimony in the Visual History Archive, many students say they feel like they really “met” the survivors they watched. Véronique Mickisch actually did.
Berlin, teaching fellow, teaching fellowship, visual history archive / Wednesday, August 19, 2015
USC Shoah Foundation Teaching Fellows Alina Bothe and Gertrud Pickhan’s course “The Deportation of Polish Jews from Berlin in 1938” has led to another family learning its fate for the first time and receiving a special memorial called a “Stolperstein.”
teaching fellow, Berlin / Friday, April 29, 2016


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Joseph C. PerfilioChief Executive Officer
Joe is iCM’s CEO, co-founder and member of its investment committee. Joe began his career as the Director of Investments for a regional investment firm, which specializes in advising and consulting to a variety of different corporate, governmental & not-for-profit entities regarding investments, manager selection and asset allocation modeling among other specialized issues. He served in that role for over 10 years and later began his own private wealth management firm, Clayton Perfilio, Ltd. where he served as President. Joe received a Bachelors of Science in Finance and a Bachelors of Arts in Philosophy from the University of Scranton.
Michael A. Paciotti, CFAChief Investment Officer
Mike is responsible for the oversight and management of iCM’s investment strategies and chairs its investment committee. Prior to co-founding iCM, Mike was responsible for overseeing the proprietary investment programs for Guardian Life Insurance Company’s $3 billion investment advisory business. Mike is a frequent industry presenter and has been published by a number of publications including The Wall Street Journal, Morningstar, Seeking Alpha, ETF Market Pro & Investor’s Business Daily. Under Mike’s watch, iCM’s Global Balanced ETF Strategy was named as a Top Gun Manager by the Plan Sponsor Network with a six star overall ranking (PSN’s highest ranking).
Mike received a B.S. in Finance and M.B.A. from the University of Scranton. He is a CFA charter holder and a member of the CFA Institute as well as the CFA Society of Philadelphia.
Ryan J. Lehman, CFA, CAIADirector of Investments
Ryan supports iCM’s investment effort by developing and maintaining the quantitative models used to evaluate investment managers and capital markets. Additionally, he provides leadership to our analyst team. Prior to joining iCM, Ryan most recently worked as a Senior Investment Analyst at John Hancock Investments in Boston, MA.
While there his primary responsibility was conducting investment manager oversight for John Hancock’s $200 billion investments platform. Earlier in his career Ryan worked at Park Avenue Securities/Guardian Life Insurance as an Investment Analyst, where he supported iCM’s current CIO, Mike Paciotti, in the development and oversight of many of the investment programs still utilized at iCM.
Ryan holds an MBA with concentrations in Analytic Finance and Economics from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and Bachelors’ degrees in Finance and Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh. He has earned the right to use both the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) designations.

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I see rivals at Bloomberg, decided to follow up yesterday's UNCOOKED alert with their own take on the DS Smith bid rumours. Below is a link to the Bloomberg "scoop".
There is talk circulating the London market that one of Britain's biggest companies is set to launch a large cash call.
Reliable people familiar with the matter said the mystery company, thought to be in the FTSE 100 index, said the equity capital fundraising could be imminent.
However, it's not clear which blue chip company is going to kick off the rights issue or placing. If you think you have an idea, do get in touch via the usual channels, such as [email protected]
I see DFS Furniture has confirmed the piece in this weekend's Mail on Sunday by Neil "Neily" Craven and I about a potential equity capital fundraising. See the link below:


Network executives used footage of contract-performers Devon and Jesse Jane to promote the two-minute segment on radio and television prior to the airing. According Digital Playground publicist Adella, the hype resulted in an increased audience, taking KTTV from their average 3.5 rating to 4.1 and making Fox 11 the leading newscast in Los Angeles on Friday night.
Adella also reports that the segment used footage of both Devon: Stripped and RUSH, even though they aren't interactive titles.
"I'd like to thank everyone at KTTV, Fox 11 for their inclusion and open mindedness. We've been working with the producer and his crew for several months and at every step, they were exceptional," said Digital Playground president Samantha Lewis. "This kind of coverage shows the public that the adult industry is a major leader of technology, I am honored that Digital Playground was chosen to model this."
In another mainstream coup for DP, Stun!, a popular men's lifestyle magazine, published an article about contract-performer Devon in December. With a circulation of 500,000 STUN! magazine is successfully delivering hot babes, sex, humor, sports and gizmos to men who want more.
In January, Devon made the cover of Access Unlimited, a niche magazine serving the import auto industry. Photos for both magazines were taken by DP co-founder Joone.


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Paige VanZant Net Worth
Hot UFC wrestler Paige VanZant is a popular television personality. In 2016, she’ll increase her fame and wealth through appearance on reality show Dancing With The Stars. VanZant already amassed a sizable sum. Her total net worth is approximately $600,000 as of 2016. And when it comes to the dance competition, young Paige has one almost unfair advantage.
Paige was born on March 26, 1994 in Dundee, Oregon. She received a degree at Truckee Meadows Community College but her career went different way. Martial art classes brought her eventually into the world of wrestling. If you think wrestler aren’t good material for dancing, you would be completely wrong in this case. VanZant’s mother owned a dance studio and young Paige spent a lot of time learning ballet, jazz, and other styles.
So we expect to be a fierce competition for other celebrities in 2016 on reality series Dancing With The Stars. Her dancing skills might be a little rusty but she has many lessons behind her and she’s in a flawless physical shape. Just look at some of her pictures. VanZant has slim and toned physique. Her professional partner on the dance floor will be skilled Mark Ballas.
But that’s her partner only on television screen. Who is her current boyfriend in the real life? Paige once dated fellow UFC wrestler Cody Garbrandt but this relationship was ended by breakup. As of 2016, VanZant is either single or very good at keeping her dating life a secret.

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Namco Bandai has released 4 new ‘Adventure Time: Explore the Dungeon Because I DON’T KNOW!’ 3DS screenshots which show off the unique visuals and color palettes the game possesses. The new screens show a few fan favorite characters such as Ice King and Lumpy Space Princess in various dungeons you’ll be able to explore. It’s also great to see BMO is taking up the bottom screen on the 3DS with his adorable expressions. The screenshots can be viewed in all their glory below.
Adventure Time: Explore the Dungeon Because I DON’T KNOW! Is set to launch Autumn 2013 on Xbox 360, PS3, PC, Wii U and 3DS.
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This kit provides a mobile power solution for devices that need or can handle over 5V. It's great for robots or small remote-controlled vehicles, and can serve as a battery backup system for embedded electronics. It is a complete power output and charging system. The kit includes two 18650 "protected" type lithium-ion cells (3.7V, 2400mAh each), rubber feet, a two-pin power adapter and a spare 2A fuse. Use this board to provide your device with 7.4V DC at up to 2A. The batteries can be recharged with a 5V to 12V power supply (charging circuit requires 1A minimum current) via a 2.1mm center-positive jack.
The board measures 3 × 4 inches and is 1 inch high. It provides battery power output via either a polarized two-pin connector (a barrel jack adapter is included for 2.1mm center-positive jacks) or screw terminals. A third power output allows you to power your device from your attached power supply during charging.
The battery holders are especially tight, so once the batteries are in they are very difficult to remove, thus providing excellent shock resistance.
Overview of LEDs and Connectors The diagram on the right shows the connections and LEDs on the edge of the board. Their usage is explained below:
Green LED — Indicates when power is applied to the Charge Power Input barrel jack.
Charging Power Input — 2.1mm barrel jack, center positive, +5 to +12 VDC input. Do not reverse the input voltage as this may damage the charging circuitry. Charging time is dependent on the amperage available from the power supply you choose (1A minimum), as well as the capacity of the cells.
Auxiliary Raw Power Output — Polarized, right angle, female, bottom pin positive. This connection can be used to power another device. For example, you can charge the Li-ion cells and operate another device from the same power supply. When you plug power to the Charging Power Input (to charge the Li-ion cells), you can use the included Molex-to-Barrel adapter cable to provide power to another device. This is not power from the cells; this is the same power that is charging the cells. Of course, your power supply input will need enough current to run the charging system and your external device.
Cell B Red Status — This LED indicates a fault condition in Cell B. If it's solid, there is/was a fault in the cell or there was a glitch during the charging process (remove and re-apply power to try again). If it's blinking, the temperature of the cell is outside the safe charging zone (typically between 32 and 113 °F).
Cell B Blue Status — This LED indicates the charging status of Cell B. If it's solid, the cell is charging. When the cell becomes fully charged, the LED will blink. (If the cell already was fully charged thus no charging operation began, the LED will remain off.)
Cell Power Output — Polarized, right angle, female, bottom pin positive. This power output jack provides the output from the cells. When there is no Charge Power Input, the two 3.7V cells are connected together in a series configuration, and the resulting power 7.4V DC is available at this jack. Upon application of Charge Power Input, Cell Power Output is disconnected from the on-board cells, and this jack is disabled.
Cell A Red Status — This LED indicates a fault condition in Cell A. If it's solid, there is/was a fault in the cell or there was a glitch during the charging process (remove and re-apply power to try again). If it's blinking, the temperature of the cell is outside the safe charging zone (typically between 32 and 113 °F).
Cell A Blue Status — This LED indicates the charging status of Cell A. If it's solid, the cell is charging. When the cell becomes fully charged, the LED will blink. (If the cell already was fully charged thus no charging operation began, the LED will remain off.)
Auxiliary Cell Power Output — Two-pin Screw Terminal Block, Square Pad Negative. This connection simply provides an alternative way to connect your application to the Cell Power Output. Be careful to check the polarity of your circuit, as this is not a polarized connector.
Usage Diagrams The following diagrams demonstrate how the various connectors are used and when.
Powering external device during battery charging. In this example, a power supply is plugged into this board's barrel jack, and an external board is connected to the Auxiliary Raw Power Output via the included Molex-to-Barrel adapter. The external board is receiving power from the power supply input — not from the batteries.
Powering external device via batteries (two options). In these examples, an external board is connected either to the Cell Power Output via the included Molex-to-Barrel adapter, or to the Auxiliary Cell Power Output via bare wires. The external board is receiving power from the batteries. (Notice there is no external power supply connected; battery output is available only when there is no external power input.)
Uninterruptable power supply. To create uninterruptible power, your external device will need a couple of diodes and a sufficient capacitor. The external device is connected to this board via both the Auxiliary Raw Power Output and the Auxiliary Cell Power Output. When the external power input is connected, your device will be powered from the Raw connection; when external power input is removed (or there's a power outage), your device will be powered from the Cell connection. This setup works as a battery backup. For example, you can use high-quality solar panels (need decent amperage for this!) permanently connected to the power input. Whenever the panels stop producing enough power, this board will switch to Cell power output automatically.
Download the Li-Ion Charger Board User Manual and be sure to read the warnings and the instructions about the placement of the rubber feet. You must apply the rubber feet to the correct locations to avoid risk of a dangerous electrical short. Download Li-Ion Battery Charger Board Schematic
If you use either of the optional universal power supplies listed below, set it to the 6V setting. A lower setting won't provide enough voltage; a higher setting won't provide enough current.
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Dennis Erickson has hired Noel Mazzone as Arizona State's new offensive coordinator.
Saguaro star running back D.J. Foster, possibly the most targeted football recruit in Arizona, will wait to see who Arizona State hires as Dennis Erickson's successor before choosing a college, he said Tuesday.
On Jan. 22, Priest Willis slipped on a pair of powder blue football gloves, aligned his hands in the sign of a ‘U’ and confirmed to the college football world what everyone long suspected: He was verbally committing to UCLA.
Sometime during a sleep-inducing first half last December at Arizona Stadium, Wildcats media relations director Tom Duddleston grabbed the press box mic and broke the monotony by sarcastically suggesting that Arizona and Arizona State had just broken an NCAA record for most pathetic punts (14) in a half.
It's going to be an interesting spring for Brock Osweiler.
Six junior college players are among the 27 signees in coach Dennis Erickson's fourth recruiting class at Arizona State, a list heavy with beefy linemen.


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Since only officers and civilian support workers have access to the City station, police suspect that the vandal was one of their own.
At the City police station in Stockholm photographs of all new officers are stuck up on a noticeboard as a welcoming gesture. But four of the pictures, all of new recruits with immigrant backgrounds or with foreign-sounding names, have been crossed out with a marker pen, reported Radio Stockholm.
“Right now I have no idea who did this or why,” said Kristin Sylten Henriksson, acting head of Norrmalm police.
“It’s not only Norrmalm police officers who have access to the premises,” she added.
But Sylten Henriksson acknowledged that someone involved in police work must have scribbled on the photos.
“It’s absolutely unacceptable. Many on the staff have reacted and think it’s sad, especially as we are working against these sorts of tendencies out in the community. We’re going to have a discussion about this.”
The City police department has written to the police’s internal investigation office about the matter, but by Monday afternoon no official report had been filed.
While the incident has not yet been classified as a crime, the most appropriate category would be agitation against an ethnic group, according to Kristin Sylten Henriksson.
“It’s hard to know who has done this. Maybe it won’t be possible to find out,” she said.
The recruits who were targeted for the graffiti have been contacted by employer representatives and informed of the situation.
“I hope that they feel that they are being taken care of in other respects, so that this doesn’t take over everything. But I can’t say how they’ve reacted because I personally haven’t been in contact with them,” said Sylten Henriksson.

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Unified Women's Healthcare is seeking an experienced Manager of Tax Acquisitions to oversee our tax strategy related to acquisitions.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation of tax strategies for all acquisition-related activities. This includes identifying tax risks and opportunities, providing guidance on tax issues, and ensuring compliance with all applicable tax laws and regulations.
If you have a passion for tax and a desire to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as our Manager of Tax Acquisitions.
- Responsible for the implementation of tax strategies for all acquisition-related activities, including due diligence, assisting with structuring, and post-transaction integration.
- Identify tax risks and opportunities associated with acquisitions and provide guidance on tax issues to the leadership team.
- Work with external advisors to optimize tax outcomes and ensure compliance with all applicable tax laws and regulations.
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Amazon, Facebook, Uber: The 10 most dangerous companies in the world that follow you
Slate decided to do ranking the most dangerous companies in the world. The top thirty included such well-known giants as Airbnb, IBM, SpaceX and - unexpectedly - even Disney. MC today prepared a translation of part of the material. Here's what the top ten most dangerous looks like.
10 Exxon Mobil
Year of merger: 1999
Chairman and CEO: Darren Woods
About company. The largest oil refining company in the world, having spent millions of dollars so that people forget that climate change needs to be studied.
Villainy. In the 1970s and 1980s, even before it became popular, Exxon hired scientists to study climate change. But when the company learned that carbon emissions affect global temperature, they not only did not change course, but also began to spread false information about climate change.
In addition, the company lobbied for a law preventing the United States from joining international environmental agreements like the 1998 Kyoto Protocol.
Year of foundation: 2012
Founder and CEO: Zhang Yuming
About company. Startup social network with the main office in Beijing. In China, ByteDance launched an artificial intelligence news reader. This led to predictable problems with censorship (according to the requirements of the authorities, they almost closed them, forced to change some algorithms and block individual bloggers. - Approx. Ed.).
However, in the USA, the company became known thanks to the TikTok application. This is a favorite American teenager program to create funny videos.
Villainy. Most major social networks avoid diphakes (a technology that allows you to replace the person’s face in the frame with another. - Approx. Ed.), because with their help you can spread any false information.
But ByteDance is not one of them. In early January, TikTok and its sister application Douyin found an unreleased code. With it, users can create their own diphakes.
ByteDance denies any involvement in the implementation of this creation feature in TikTok.
Year of foundation: 2006
CEO: Jack Dorsey
About company. This microblogging platform suffers from the same problems as larger social networks like Facebook or YouTube: harassment, misinformation, fake profiles.
Twitter is a very attractive platform for companies trying to manage news, such as bot campaigns and @realDonaldTrump.
Villainy. Last month, Dorsey announced that he was creating a team that would develop an open and decentralized standard for social networks (he believes that moderation from above is already ineffective. - Approx. Ed.).
However, some critics saw this offer as a convenient way to shift responsibility to Twitter users.
Year of foundation: 1975
CEO: Satya Nadella
About company. The software startup, created by Bill Gates and Paul Allen in a garage in Albuquerque, grew up despite the antitrust thrashing twenty years ago.
And he grew up in a multinational technology corporation, which “launched its paws” in absolutely everything: from cloud computing to game consoles. For fiscal year 2019 alone, Microsoft spent $ 9,1 billion on 20 companies (including a deal for GitHub worth $ 7,5 billion).
Villainy. In April, the Financial Times found that a Microsoft research subsidiary in China was engaged in three scientific developments in the field of artificial intelligence. They also investigated face recognition technologies, which, according to critics, can help the Chinese government monitor citizens, especially the Uighurs in Xinjiang, and suppress dissatisfied people.
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Also in 2016, the company created an open database, which included 10 million photos of 100 thousand writers, activists, high-ranking politicians and other famous people. No one asked the owners of the photo for consent.
Chinese companies SenseTime and Megvii, developing technical surveillance tools for the government, have used this database to train their own face recognition systems.
Microsoft closed the database only in June this year.
Year of foundation: 1976
CEO: Tim Cook
About company. Creator of your favorite gadgets. Critics say the company grabs too much of the App Store’s profits, pays too little taxes in the United States and is too loyal to the Chinese Communist Party - more than Facebook and Google, which do not offer their basic services in China.
Villainy. Just read this newspaper headline dated October 10, 2019: “Apple, for the sake of China, removed the Hong Kong protest card from its App Store” (it was an application that protesters used to track on their smartphones how the police travel and where they use tear gas. - Approx. Ed.).
Year of foundation: 2009
CEO: Dara Khosrovshahi
About Us. The transport company that created a really convenient application for calling a taxi and delivering food. However, in the third quarter of 2019, its net loss amounted to $ 1,16 billion.
Villainy. Uber is lobbying for the adoption (or non-adoption) of laws in its favor (for example, the California AB5, which should equate Uber drivers with employees and which is economically disadvantageous for the company. - Ed.).
And the company once spied on journalists using the God View tool, which, however, does not prevent it from posing as a fighter for protecting privacy.
In 2018, for example, in Los Angeles, they collected detailed data on electric scooter trips around the city in order to improve transport infrastructure. Now in a similar way they want to explore travel with fellow travelers. Uber, of course, opposed human rights defenders. The company does not want to share any information with the authorities (especially the information that is useful to itself).
4. Palantir Technologies
Year of foundation: 2003
CEO: Alex Karp
About company. Palantir collects and analyzes data for government agencies, investment funds and pharmaceutical giants. You may not even be surprised to learn that this data is not always used for good purposes.
Interestingly, the company was named after the evil-infected spy device from The Lord of the Rings.
Villainy. In 2018, Google terminated the contract for the Project Maven project (a program for analyzing video from drones. - Approx. Ed.) with the US government. Employees of the company believed that people should analyze the video, not cars, because the cost of error is very high - human lives.
Palantir gladly took the vacant seat, although its CEO has repeatedly emphasized that they are “very proud of their cooperation with the US government” and that Congress, not someone in Silicon Valley, should decide to limit surveillance.
Year Established (like Google): 1998
CEO: Sundar Pichai
About companyand. An Internet giant who, for good reason, abandoned his famous slogan “Don't be evil” (it was previously written down in the rules of conduct for company employees. - Approx. Ed.).
Alphabet, like most industry leaders, only pretends to abandon questionable practices. In fact, it was the company’s employees who destroyed Alphabet’s plans to create artificial intelligence for the Pentagon drones (see block above) and censored Chinese search engine. But such areas of business seemed incompatible with the positive image of Google ten years ago.
Google knows more about us than Facebook, and penetrates more and more into all areas - wherever it can sell our habits to advertisers.
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Villainy. Previously, Google employees could ask questions to superiors and discuss current issues at the weekly Friday TGIF meeting (Thank God It's Friday - “Thank God, Friday.” - Approx. Ed.).
Now there is no such opportunity. Director General Sundar Pichai recently reduced the number of such meetings to one per month and insisted that they discuss only “business and strategy” (one of the versions why such meetings were stopped is just a leak of information. - Approx. Ed.).
Year of foundation: 2004
Co-founder and CEO: Mark Zuckerberg
About company. A social network with an incredible impact on the whole world. Just remember the Cambridge Analytica scandal (then information about millions of social network users got into the company without their knowledge. - Approx. Ed.) and interference in the last US presidential election.
Villainy. Of the many problems Facebook can say that the social network is simply trying to attract new users and increase profits. However, the correction of harm caused is clearly not in first place in the list of priorities of the company.
Among the examples of problems - Facebook has for too many years been too free to use user data, expanding to countries whose languages the company personnel do not speak (with monstrous consequences).
Year of foundation: 1994
CEO: Jeff Bezos
About company. The online bookstore has grown into a giant in retail sales, resales, food delivery, video streaming, cloud computing, smart home technology, surveillance technology, and much more.
The company has enough opportunities to explore your habits and develop endless cheap fakes of popular products under the AmazonBasics brand. At the same time, the company itself is rather careless in its control policy: a huge number of fakes of other brands are sold on the platform.
And this is not to mention the hellish working conditions in warehouses and in the delivery service, as well as air pollution and other scandals.
Villainy. Last year, Amazon held a competition on where to open the company's second headquarters. They almost chose New York, but they had to refuse the deal - there were too many dissatisfied.
And it was because of that - the mayor's office promised Amazon ambitious tax benefits (about $ 3 billion over the next ten years) for the fact that it will build an office in Queens and create 25 thousand jobs.
In 2021, Amazon will still open an office in New York, but without such benefits.
And in early January, Atlanta Journal-Constitution journalists unearthed a deal worth $ 19,7 million at the expense of taxpayers - this is how Amazon opens a warehouse in Guinnett County, Georgia.
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