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Galway meeting highlights the insidious agenda of TTIP
Saturday January 24, 2015 21:38 by IndyElf
TTIP is an undermining of hard won labour rights, citizen consumer and environmental protections and an erosion of the notion of democracy. We need to resist this blatant corporate power and resource grab Now. Meeting in Galway this week discussed and highlighted the insidious and secretive corporate and government collusion against EU citizenry that is TTIP. A report of the meeting follows..
Report from Galway Scrap TTIP meeting.
An informative talk about TTIP was held in Galway this week. The meeting was introduced by Dette McLoughlin.
The main speaker was Mr Frank Keohane.
Frank spoke at length about the TTIP, how it has been negotiated in secrecy by corporations and governments, what it's consequences are likely to be for ordinary people, ISDS arbitration and it's consequences for nation states etc. Of particular interest was the relationship between TTIP and Water services. The speaker discussed how these two issues, TTIP and water privatisation, were closely related and how it is necessary to see these developments, not in isolation, but part of a bigger picture.
Also mentioned was the less well known little brother to TTIP, that is CETA which is the equivalent EU - Canada trade agreement. This is equally worrying and represents a trojan horse for US corporations who have operations and links in Canada.
The speaker discussed how agreements like TTIP had their origins in bilateral trade agreements and the likes of NAFTA, which have been very destructive to the nations which entered into them. Mexico being a case in point.
Using the example of toxic chemicals, he contrasted the approach in the US to their introduction which was basically to allow them until somebody produced strong scientific evidence to show that they actually killed people or caused harm. This differed from the European approach which was based on the precautionary principle, i.e. not allowing something until it can be proved safe for use. The US has introduced 24,000 chemicals into the market, many untested to any great degree, and only 8 have been withdrawn. TTIP is all about bringing down barriers to trade. To achieve this standards are always lowered not raised. In the example case of toxic chemicals, it will be the US approach which will be taken resulting in a lowering of protections for European consumers.
Similarly undermining of labelling is likely to occur, GMO ingredients will become more prevalent and we won't be able to tell this from the labels due to undermining of our labelling laws to weaker US standards. Items like Chickens washed in chlorine will be allowed where currently our consumer protection laws do not allow them. This will be necessary in order for US corporations to be able to compete on an equal footing in the EU marketplace. Food treated with pesticides outlawed this side of the Atlantic will find their way onto our shelves and into our diets. Basically a complete undermining of food protections we have worked hard to build up will be washed away in one fell swoop with the enacting of legislation relating to TTIP, thus increasing corporate profits at the expense of the good health of European citizens.
One of the most alarming aspects of TTIP mentioned by the speaker was the ISDS. This is essentially an extra judicial economic arbitration court populated by corporate lawyers which can make judgements against nation states for "potential lost profits" due to actions taken by nation states. For example nation A could enact a law which outlawed a certain toxic pesticide to protect it's citizens and it's waterways from harm. The vendor corporation who produces that chemical can then sue that nation for "potential lost profits" in a corporate court with the likely result that that nation will have to pay out a huge sum of millions or even billions to some greedy corporation under great pressure from the EU and US governing bodies and no doubt with severe penalties and consequences for not conforming.
Essentially the process is anti democratic and turns the process of government on it's head. No longer is the welfare of the citizens of a nation the number one priority as it is actually supposed to be. After TTIP, the most important principle will be corporate profits and anything that threatens this, including legislation that acts to protect the health, well being and the environment of our citizens, will be attacked in the courts resulting in huge payouts to boost corporate profits. Money that should be used for public services. Essentially corporations will be steering the direction of government decision making using their financial muscle and TTIP legislation.
It is no wonder this was all largely negotiated in secret, because the people involved were well aware that if people got wind of what they were up to they would not be happy. To highlight how secretive the participants were about the whole process, it was only because of a leak by wikileaks that these secret negotiations came to the attention of the public at large.
We citizens of Europe need to mobilise and resist this process. It is not in the interests of ordinary people or of the notion of democracy. It only serves the interests of big business and their government service providers in the bureaucracies of the EU. It is anti Labour, anti democracy, anti environment and only has one value driving it. Profit.
Scrap the TTIP!
For those unable to attend the meeting, the Slideshow from the meeting
is attached at the end of this article, courtesy of Frank Keohane. (Thanks!)
It is a ZIP file containing a powerpoint presentation.
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Nobody will contest the fact that since the invention of the medium, television has ruled all other forms of advertising. TV has been the main pitch because it constantly commands the highest CPMs as promotional firms battle for client media dollars because it consistently commands the highest CPMs. TV advertisements are interesting, creative, and, in particular, full action.
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What is full motion DOOH (digital out-of-home) advertising?
Full-motion digital billboards are the new TV. They are televisions that are larger than life, with eye-catching ads (frequently promoting Streaming television services themselves) that drivers can’t disregard. They’re giant televisions with no remote for the watcher to switch off, fast forward, or change the channel.
Only full motion ads can deliver an emotional connection with the observer that static ads essentially can’t. Also, an advertisement that conveys emotion is a memorable advertisement.
The sheer size of DOOH screens around the world makes it perfect for designers, and producers to work with. It is a canvas in between a bustling city and is available for people to view at any time. Marketers have the freedom and around 10 to 20 seconds of screen time to showcase their brand. A full-motion DOOH in a busy city like Mumbai, Delhi, and Gujrat can bring thousands and lakhs of viewers each month.
Currently, full-motion DOOH ads are getting more popular in foreign countries like the USA, and UK. However, with the growth in technology and ad spending, India might soon become one of the countries to adopt the trend of full-motion DOOH advertising.
Benefits of Full motion DOOH ads
When it comes to DOOH, it has several benefits and hence is gaining popularity among advertisers. Full-motion display ads are engaging and live, giving a more personal brand experience to your target audience.
Let’s have a deeper look at what are the benefits of full motion DOOH advertising:
1. You get to reach the younger audience and workaholics that do not watch TV
Almost everyone today in an urban city has an OTT subscription. Multiple if not one. If you want to target this demographic, grabbing their attention on the road can be the best choice. As the online space is getting more and more cluttered with ads, offline advertising such as full-motion DOOH can help your brand gain significant watch-time and viewership. Also, these ads are ‘non-skippable.’ Your target audience can’t help but notice it and your brand.
Apart from younger audiences, full motion DOOH displays also help in reaching an older generation of people who do not have time for TV and neither engage with your brand online. People who travel to work via road do not have time for TV in their life. They are probably going to watch TV only on the weekends, so grabbing their attention while they are on the way or back from formwork can be a great idea.
If your target audience includes people who have a busy schedule, you can also think of doing paper cup branding for your brand.
2. Gives your brand the freedom to become a storyteller
Full-motion DOOH ads give you the freedom to tell a story. You have the creative freedom to add characters, do live streaming, personalize your messaging, and personalize your brand communication. The displays being larger than life and dynamic only adds to the creative freedom brands can get with full-motion DOOH ads
Full-motion DOOH ads give brands the ability to connect with consumers on an emotional level. A study done by Neuro-Insights UK revealed that full-motion DOOH ads are 4 times more effective than DOOH ads in terms of engaging with consumers
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You have the power to change the ad via the click of a button. You can change it according to the time of the day, or get temperature into a picture, or a recent event that has happened in the city (for example a cricket match)
This makes the ad personal, and everyone remembers an advertisement that made them feel something personal, right?
Full-motion DOOH ads unlike DOOH ads or static OOH ads are comparatively more engaging and have proven to acquire more memory space in the minds of consumers. The only full motion can deliver a passionate association with the watcher that static ads essentially can’t.
While both static and full-motion content delivered high levels of positive emotional response, Neuro-Insight UK found that full-motion creative delivered more branded peaks of memory encoding.
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An Introduction to Monte Carlo Simulations in Criminal Psychology
Applications in Evaluating Biased Estimators for Recidivism
Published in: Journal of Criminal Psychology, v. 5, no. 2, 2015, p.149-156
Posted on RAND.org on March 18, 2016
PURPOSE: Studies in criminal psychology are inevitably undertaken in a context of uncertainty. One class of methods addressing such uncertainties is Monte Carlo (MC) simulation. The purpose of this paper is to provide an introduction to MC simulation for representing uncertainty and focusses on likely uses in studies of criminology and psychology. In addition to describing the method and providing a step-by-step guide to implementing a MC simulation, this paper provides examples using the Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Survey data. Results show MC simulations can be a useful technique to test biased estimators and to evaluate the effect of bias on power for statistical tests. DESIGN/METHODOLOGY/APPROACH: After describing MC simulation methods in detail, this paper provides a step-by-step guide to conducting a simulation. Then, a series of examples are provided. First, the authors present a brief example of how to generate data using MC simulation and the implications of alternative probability distribution assumptions. The second example uses actual data to evaluate the impact that omitted variable bias can have on least squares estimators. A third example evaluates the impact this form of heteroskedasticity can have on the power of statistical tests. FINDINGS: This study shows MC simulated variable means are very similar to the actual data, but the standard deviations are considerably less in MC simulation-generated data. Using actual data on criminal convictions and income of fathers, the authors demonstrate the impact of omitted variable bias on the standard errors of the least squares estimator. Lastly, the authors show the p-values are systematically larger and the rejection frequencies correspondingly smaller in heteroskedastic error models compared to a model with homoskedastic errors. ORIGINALITY/VALUE: The aim of this paper is to provide a better understanding of what MC simulation methods are and what can be achieved with them. A key value of this paper is that the authors focus on understanding the concepts of MC simulation for researchers of statistics and psychology in particular. Furthermore, the authors provide a step-by-step description of the MC simulation approach and provide examples using real survey data on criminal convictions and economic characteristics of fathers in large US cities.
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Star hero Pawan Kalyan’s eagerly awaited comeback film, Vakeel Saab, was in the big Sankranthi festive race until a month ago. However, with reports that Pawan will be resuming the shoot only in December, Vakeel Saab’s Sankranthi release was in a dilemma.
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Believe it or not, we actually have a football game tomorrow. And against Penn State no less. I was fortunate to speak with Devon Edwards of Black Shoe Diaries this week, who graciously shared some insight on the Nittany Lions. If you don't get your fill from this interview, head over to their site for all the coverage you will need regarding our opponent this week. Spoiler alert, Penn State fans are not as excited about this game as we are. It really doesn't matter, as this game will go a long way in determining what direction Rutgers season ends up going. Here we go.
How does the fan base feel about James Franklin? How does it compare to your previous coach Bill O'Brien and how he was thought of? Do the fans buy into the hype Franklin is selling or is their concern long term that he is not the right fit? What were expectations heading into this season and have they changed after the loss to Temple?
The hire of O'Brien was met with skepticism, but he very quickly endeared himself to the fanbase, to the point where almost all of us would take him back in an instant. Franklin's a bit of a tougher case, because even the fans who've soured on him somewhat don't really see Franklin as the root of Penn State's problems. O'Brien was the kind of coach who had input on all facets of the game--he was the quarterback coach, the offensive coordinator, and so on. Franklin's approach has seemed to be more hands-off: he'll be the public face of the program, but trust his assistants to run the football side of things. Now, sometimes that works exceptionally well: Bob Shoop and the rest of the defensive staff have earned the utmost confidence of the fanbase--but when it comes to the other side of the ball, well, John Donovan, Herb Hand, and Ricky Rahne aren't particularly popular figures. There was hope heading into the season that Penn State could build off its performance in the Pinstripe Bowl--easily the most complete offensive performance of the 2014 season--and put the offensive line troubles behind it. But against Temple, Penn State's OL did an even worse job protecting Hackenberg and Donovan's playbook was even less creative and successful. The optimistic projection went from 9 or even 10 wins down to 7 or 8 (the schedule remains comically soft); even a pessimist like me thinks bowl eligibility is something of a foregone conclusion, barring even more injuries.
Since this probably won't be a complete waste of a season, the concern then turns to Franklin with regard to a) whether he'll value his loyalty to those coaches so much so that he won't fire them even after it's become abundantly clear that they're not getting the job done and b) how he can continue to paint a rosy picture when all is not well in State College. The latter is just frustration boiling over; the former a very real problem. If Franklin lets Donovan and the offensive staff go and brings in someone competent, then he's still every bit the coach Penn State fans wanted--a dynamic recruiter, a cheerleader for the program, and a strong leader in charge--if decidedly not a great football mind.
Does the fan base care about how many New Jersey recruits Penn State signs and vice versa, how many Pennsylvania recruits that Rutgers signs? Does Franklin try and make signing New Jersey recruits a big deal to fans, or does he focus on that with recruits primarily?
The only reason that recruiting in particular regions matters is because James Franklin--like most coaches, of course--has focused his efforts on the 250-mile radius around State College. New Jersey happens to be one of the more fertile recruiting grounds in the region. But honestly, aside from the easy jabs at Rutgers that it provides, there's nothing particular about recruiting New Jersey that gets Penn State fans excited. Back when Larry Johnson was the ace recruiter here, Penn State went down to the DMV area regularly. Now, it seems New Jersey is the focus--and the initial success breeds more connections and more success later on. That's probably the idea that matters to these high school kids, I'd think--that they're part of a "movement." (For how lame I think Maryland's slogan is, I can't deny that there are plenty of 17-year-olds buying into it.
The only issue with pulling in top recruits from Pennsylvania and New Jersey, I would think, is that those are kids that Penn State is competing against other Big Ten progams for. If we don't pull in, say, New Jersey's Steven Gonzalez, or Pennsylvania's Sterling Jenkins, from last year's class, they're playing for Urban Meyer. But if Penn State's pulling in a top-10 class, they could all come from Colorado and North Dakota and we'd be a pretty happy bunch.
What are your thoughts on QB Christian Hackenberg and his season so far? Despite a down season a year ago, expectations for him are still very high, with some projections listing him as a 1st round pick in the 2016 NFL draft. What are your thoughts on his future prospects and how much does he miss previous coach Bill O'Brien?
Oh, man. Hackenberg misses O'Brien like The West Wing missed Aaron Sorkin. Like, sure, we're technically watching the same thing, but without that guy in charge, what's the point? Hackenberg was a perfect fit for O'Brien's pro-style, downfield-passing game that mirrored what he'd done with Tom Brady in New England. John Donovan, on the other hand, runs a decidedly amateurish shotgun spread that would work better if he had a mobile QB with a pop-gun arm than with the future NFL stud he's got. Not only is Hack throwing tons of screens and short passes in Donovan's system, but he's not really being asked to make multiple reads--and there are some reports that he's even given a limited ability to make checks at the line of scrimmage. It doesn't help that in the past year plus, he's been battered consistently thanks to an incompetent offensive line, and burdened by a non-existent run game. But despite persevering through as bad a hand as a QB can be dealt, we've seen glimpses of freshman Hack that keep his draft stock as high as it ought to be. He still has tremendous arm strength, solid accuracy, and even decent pocket mobility to extend plays. He won't be the top pick, and it might take a year or two for him to unlearn the tendencies (and the PTSD) he developed playing under Donovan--but there are few quarterbacks in the country--at any level--with as much raw skill as Christian Hackenebrg.
The offensive line struggles have been well documented. Was there a sense they made progress against Buffalo and how much concern is there headed into this game? Was this position group most affected depth wise due to the previous scholarship restrictions? Is there hope they will improve throughout the season and be any better than serviceable?
There's always going to be progress when you go from allowing ten sacks to allowing none (and only a pair of hits on Hackenberg), but there's not too much optimism for a couple reasons. The first is that Buffalo is, well, Buffalo. They're not a particularly good program, and they're not very strong on the defensive line. Just as importantly, Penn State lost Andrew Nelson to a knee injury--it sure looked like an ACL, after a defender rolled up his leg, though he's listed on the depth chart for this week. Nelson is probably Penn State's best lineman: he started the season at RT, but shifted to LT last week after highly-touted JuCo transfer Paris Palmer shat the bed in week 1. Now, Palmer returned to LT after Nelson went down, and played a perfectly cromulent second half, but now, there's a risk that Penn State's lost depth and talent from an already thin unit.
The offensive line struggles are less due to the sanctions than to some recruiting misses by O'Brien. For all he did well, and that includes cobbling together some very solid classes despite the scholarship limitations, O'Brien failed to leave the cupboard well stocked on the line. Much of the two-deep consists of Franklin recruits, which means a lot of sophomores and redshirt freshmen, so there aren't options beyond the struggling starters. There was no reason why Penn State couldn't improve from 2014, since Herb Hand returned 4 starters, but the OLs performance in the Temple game was abominable. There's still hope that the unit can improve--perhaps that Palmer's struggles were "first game jitters," but that improvement might be limited to reaching a final level of "not totally horrible," rather than "actually, kind of okay."
Your defense was stellar last season but has lost a few key players for this season, both to graduation and injury. What is the expectation for this group and is there concern that they will drop down a level or two? What type of game plan can we expect from the defense on Saturday?
Plenty of Penn State fans expected that Bob Shoop's unit wouldn't miss a beat, despite losing both starting defensive ends, all-B1G linebacker Mike Hull, and NFL safety Adrian Amos (as well as two of the other top 3 safeties). The good news is they were, actually, pretty much right. Former walk-on Carl Nassib has been an absolute monster at defensive end, and former highly-touted New Jersey recruit Garrett Sickels has been solid in his own right. Standout CB Jordan Lucas was shifted to safety, but true freshman John Reid has looked promising in his spot. Far more damaging than the graduations have been the injuries to three of Penn State's top 5 linebackers, especially MLB Nyeem Wartman-White, who looked poised to take a huge step forward replacing Hull. OLB Brandon Bell, who looked great in the first half against Temple, got nicked up later in that one and missed last week's game. There's also Ben Kline, who's now been banged up for the better part of three seasons but has played well on those rare occasions when healthy. Wartman-White is out for the season, while Bell is week-to-week; that left a starting unit consisting of two redshirt freshmen and a former walk-on (running back-turned-safety-turned-linebacker) against Buffalo. At full strength, this would be among the best defenses in the country. Now, there are some very real holes.
That said, the strength of the defense remains in its front four and its back four. Penn State's defensive line will bring pressure and stop the run; its defense will be aggressive, in playing tight man-coverage and general ball-hawkery. Bob Shoop is blessed with a DL good enough that he should get pressure without blitzing (seriously, Nassib had 3 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, and a pick last week), so unless Rutgers is able to consisently get the ball out quickly, it'll be tough to escape the pass rush. The biggest question will be how a linebacking group lacking experience performs against a solid run game--thankfully, Austin Johnson is a massive gap-plugger, but without the instincts and sure tackling of (at least) Wartman-White, there's suddenly a weakness where the Lions had been dominant last year.
How does Penn State's special teams unit look so far and how have they fared with defending kickoff and punt returns? Are you worried that Janarion Grant will be able to inflict his will on the return game or are you confident your kickers/punters will be able to neutralize his effectiveness?
Penn State's special teams have improved mightily since the height of the sanctions, when those units consisted of gassed starters and walk-ons, because there was literally nobody else to use. The coverage teams have been pretty solid thusfar--though certainly, Penn State hasn't kicked to anyone like Janarion Grant just yet. The good news for Penn State is that its kickoff game is pretty solid. Joey Julius isn't the most accurate when it comes to field goals, but then benefit of having a 260-pound kicker nicknamed "Big Toe" is that he's a touchback waiting to happen. Half of his kickoffs have resulted in touchbacks, and only one, through two games, has been returned past the 25. Penn State's punting game is much weaker. Daniel Pasquariello won the job from Chris Gulla, but he's struggled between alternatively outkicking the coverage and shanking a few. He's got the ability to do some Rugby-style angling, so I wouldn't be surprised to see Penn State either kick the ball out of bounds or try and force Grant to the sideline. That said, Penn State does have solid enough athletes that I'm not absolutely terrified of what would happen if Pasquariello inadvertently gives Grant a chance to return one.
We know the Penn State motto of being "Unrivaled". It seems like your fans laugh at Rutgers fans and think of us as the harmless little brother. If we are just another team then why did the school call for a "Stripeout" for this game? How confident are Penn State fans heading into our match-up on Saturday and how deflating of a loss would it be? Do you think Penn State-Rutgers will ever develop into a true rivalry?
So, remember last year, when Rutgers hosted Penn State in an early-season night game and also Michigan later in the year on a Saturday afternoon, and Rutgers made the PSU game its Red Out, and had its highest attendance figures ever, and so on and so forth? Well, this year, Penn State gave fans the choice of which game should be the annual White Out. By most indications, it seemed like the athletic department was hoping fans would choose Saturday's game--a primetime tilt, under the lights (where, let's face it, the White Out looks its best). Unfortunately for them, the fans chose a Michigan game, later in the year, on a Saturday afternoon. But this is a marketing department that's never been short on gimmicks (we've had a "tie dye day" in the past), and so, hoping for some spectacle, they asked for a Stripe Out. By most indications, Penn State fans aren't particularly excited about it, and I wouldn't be shocked if it was a disaster (we seem to have done a poor job disseminating information on what color to wear, and if it gets chilly, it will be a "Whatever-jacket-you-happen-to-own Out." What's worse, Penn State's having trouble selling tickets to this game, offering students the opportunity to buy extras for below face value. So, yeah. Not exactly a hotly anticipated game on our end.
Anyway, I'm not sure confident is the right word to use--even after last week's win, there's some level of resignation about this season--less about excitement than curiosity, almost, the rest of the way. Right now, though, Rutgers appears to be in even more shambles than we are, and so Saturday is less about putting in its place a program that so desperately wants to consider itself an equal than just getting through the game without another embarrassing loss. Losing Saturday wouldn't be deflating because it would be a loss to Rutgers, it's that we'd be losing, as 10-point favorites, to a program that appears to be actively imploding. As far as actual rivalry talk, the only way this series can develop into something that Penn State fans actually look forward to is if Rutgers earns its place in the upper echelon of Big Ten teams. Even though Penn State hasn't quite competed with the Ohio States and Michigan States of the Big Ten since the sanctions hit, we're still a program teeming with history and tradition. Especially in the absence of a true "rival," since Pitt went off the schedule a couple decades ago, our fans remember and look forward to playing for national and Big Ten championships and taking on top-ranked teams in games that matter. You can't manufacture a rivalry--it takes years of hard-fought competitiong both on and off the field, like PSU had with Ohio State in the late-2000s (especially while Michigan went through some down years). Until Rutgers games mean something, and consistently, it's just not a game that Penn State fans will look forward to.
How do you think this game will play out?
It's a total cop-out to say I have no idea, but that's the case. So much depends on some injury news--especially with regards to Nelson and Bell (and, for Rutgers, Darius Hamilton), and on the gameplan of a coach in whom I have zero faith. If Penn State can be said to have found some offensive mojo, and a spark-plug in true freshman Saquon Barkley, who entered in the fourth quarter against Buffalo and racked up 115 yards on 12 carries, then maybe we can see an offense that at the very least gets out of its own way. We'll see how Donovan uses the screen game, which was effective in last year's game and early on against Temple, because if Hackenberg can get the ball out quickly, I do like the matchups of some of Penn State's playmakers in space. Now, Donovan has also fallen in love with a jet sweep that I can't imagine working against a defensive as athletic as Rutgers'--so it really comes down to the kind of game that the much-maligned offensive coordinator can call. Defensively, even with the injuries at linebacker, Penn State will probably force Rutgers to nickel-and-dime its way down the field. If Penn State can force two or more turnovers, I think they'll win comfortably, but those aren't coming in spades just yet for this defense. I wouldn't be surprised to see Rutgers jump out to an early lead, and hang around much longer than they ought to, but something like 24-17, good guys feels like an appropriate final.
I wanted to thank Devon for taking the time to give us this detailed and thoughtful insight on Penn State. To read the questions Devon asked me and what my thoughts are on the game, you can read here.


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And to Libertarians, that stings. Especially given that Ventura, who just a year ago was courting this state's Libertarians for an endorsement, has put the "freedom" party on his hit list.
"Libertarians, at least the ones here in Minnesota, they're anarchists," Ventura erupts. "Their philosophy is a great thing. But in practice, in many ways it's a dream world. They enjoy bitching. They enjoy sitting out there on the sidelines waving their flags. They enjoy standing out on the capitol steps protesting. But the point is, they don't want to win. They had an opportunity to win when I asked for their endorsement. They could have had their name right up there with mine."
Dasbach is quick to point out that Libertarians don't endorse candidates outside the party: If a Reformer like Ventura isn't willing to carry the Libertarian flag and only the Libertarian flag, it does little good for the organization. He does admit, however, that the party in Minnesota did squander the chance to capitalize on Ventura's upset: "If this had been a state where the party had been in a position to be more aggressive, it would've been an opportunity," says Dasbach. "If there were more candidates in place, we could have reached out to those voters who hadn't traditionally been involved in the political process but who came out to vote for an independent."
A former public high school science teacher who campaigned for presidential candidate George McGovern in 1972 and marched against the bombing of Cambodia, Dasbach devised the curriculum for the Success conferences back in 1997. By the time the 2000 election rolls around, he, Harris, and national campaign manager Aaron Starr (who was unable to attend the Minnesota seminar) will have brought their pitch to more than 20 states, in the hope of equipping their troops to surf the next populist wave, regardless of ideology.
"We're trying to build a majority. And we can't build a majority based on our destination," Dasbach tells the faithful as they furiously scribble notes on pads emblazoned with Mystic Lake's blue-and-white logo. "We must agree on a direction. Direction unites us; arguing about destination divides us."
As well-rehearsed as it is basic, the two-day crash course focuses on fundraising, grassroots organizing, and media relations--areas in which moderation and professionalism are a necessity. (Dasbach recommends avoiding "Libertarian macho flash.")
Participants are told that in order to win they must master the five vowels of organization: A-ctivity, E-xcellence, I-nfrastructure, O-utreach, and (sometimes) Y-ou. Dasbach admits upfront that this is not sexy stuff. But he stresses that knowing how to format a fax, solicit campaign contributions from family and friends, cold-call local reporters, and properly recruit and train prospective candidates for lesser offices (first step: "Make sure they've read the platform") is as important to the Libertarian movement as the free market was to Thomas Paine. To keep people from falling asleep, he and Harris slather the bare bones with well-rehearsed slogans and canned humor: "Nobody will give you money unless you ask them." "Media doesn't produce success; success produces media." "Complaining doesn't get things accomplished; doing gets things accomplished." "Good communication is not only knowing what to say, but knowing what people hear."
Sitting arrow-straight, nodding enthusiastically, the best-dressed member of the congregation is Larry Fuhol. And for good reason. In the short term, at least, the 44-year-old factory worker from Isanti, who came to the party in the late Eighties after being cited by the IRS for a tax-code violation, stands to gain the most from Success '99. This past summer Sen. Janet Johnson (DFL-North Branch) died, leaving a vacant senate seat in the state's 18th District. A special election is being held in November and Fuhol, who ran unsuccessfully for U.S. Rep. James Oberstar's Eighth District seat in 1996, is counting on local name recognition (at present he's serving as planning commissioner for Isanti Township), anti-stadium sentiment, suspicion of the state's light-rail plans, and a general disdain of taxes to help him pull off a stunner. There are no polls to support his claim that victory is a "real possibility," no indication that he'll even be able to raise enough money to buy lawn signs. Still, Fuhol feels it.
On Saturday afternoon, after everyone has munched on the macaroni salad, iceberg lettuce, and most of the meat group at Mystic Lake's all-you-can-eat buffet, Sharon Harris launches into a presentation on the Ransberger Pivot. In 1992, Harris explains, California Libertarian Ray Ransberger got his name etched in party history books when he devised a strategy for dealing with hostile questions. The rhetorical dance comprises a few basic steps: Listen to the question, take a deep breath, decide what the inquisitor's concerns are, empathize, then formulate an answer that addresses those concerns. Don't preach. Don't bore the audience with platitudes. Tell them what they want to hear; try not to abandon your ideals; move on.
Fuhol, his jet-black locks greased into a ducktail, his body starched stiffly in a blue sportcoat and tie, is the guinea pig. Forrest Wilkinson, a freelance handyman and Fuhol's volunteer campaign manager ("I'm a jack-of-all-trades, master of several"), throws out a question every Libertarian has heard a thousand times. "Larry, is it true you Libertarians want to legalize drugs?"


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Since you have ulcerative colitis (UC), it's worth your while to pay attention to what you eat. Foods don't cause the disease, but some can set off your flares.
How can you keep away from those triggers but still get the nutrients you need? That's where a diet plan can be a huge help.
Track the Good and the Bad
There's no single diet that will help everyone with UC. The condition can also change over time, so your plan will need to be flexible, too. The key is to find what works for you.
To stay organized, keep a food diary. Use your smartphone or a small notebook to record what you eat and drink and how they make you feel, both good and bad. It takes a bit of time and patience, but it will help you track your condition and fine-tune your diet plan.
When you prepare your meals, don't forget that a well-balanced diet gives you enough protein, whole grains, and fresh fruits and vegetables.
You might not be able to eat everything in the grocery store or on the menus at the restaurants you like. But try to focus on the ones that you can enjoy without triggering your symptoms. Some simple tweaks in your meal prep can make it easier to eat some foods, like steaming veggies or switching to low-fat dairy.
Some people follow a low-residue diet or low-fiber diet every so often, getting about 10-15 grams of fiber a day. That can help you go to the bathroom less often.
Watch out for items that can be troublemakers if you have UC, including:
- Carbonated drinks
- Dairy products, if you're lactose intolerant
- Dried beans, peas, and legumes
- Dried fruits
- Foods that have sulfur or sulfate
- Foods high in fiber
- Nuts and crunchy nut butters
- Products that have sorbitol (sugar-free gum and candies)
- Raw fruits and vegetables
- Refined sugar
- Spicy foods
What Else Helps?
Your doctor and a dietitian are great resources to help you figure out what foods work best for you. Keep them in the loop on how you feel and what you eat. They can answer your questions and help you get the nutrition you need.
If you can't eat a balanced diet, you might need to take supplements like calcium, folic acid, and vitamin B12. Ask your doctor if they should be part of your plan.
You may find that you do better with smaller meals throughout the day instead of three big ones. When you make your diet plan, think about foods that you can carry with you for healthy snacks.
Foods That May Fight UC
Some research shows that certain nutrients may help fight the irritation and swelling in your gut caused by UC. Scientists have studied how linoleic acid (found in foods such as walnuts, olive oil, egg yolks, and coconut oil) affects people with the condition. Although everyone needs this "good" fat, don’t overdo it, since there is some evidence it may play a role in inflammation if you get too much.
Other studies show that an omega-3 fatty acid called EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) may fight inflammation. This is another “good” fat that blocks certain chemicals in your body called leukotrienes. Fish oil is a good source of EPA. In some studies, folks with UC saw some benefits when they took high doses. Many people, though, didn't like the fishy taste. There is also some evidence that adding fish oil to aminosalicylates (meds called 5-ASA) may be helpful, but this isn’t proven. DHA is another omega-3 found in fish oil that can fight inflammation and is used by some people with UC.
Some research also shows that yogurt with gut-healthy bacteria, called probiotics, eases inflammation. Scientists are still studying how they may help people with UC and similar conditions. Some people also believe that a diet low in FODMAPs -- a type of highly-fermentable carbs found in meats, fruits, dairy, and lots of other foods -- may help ease UC symptoms. But the evidence is unclear if it does. And without close monitoring, any diet that restricts certain foods may lead to poor nutrition and other problems.

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Valencia ready for Barça, Madrid face Malaga
La Liga pacesetters Valencia will look to prolong Barcelona's stuttering home form and prove themselves to be genuine title contenders this weekend when they travel north to the Nou Camp.
Valencia, who finished third last season but a massive 28 points behind title winners Barça, have had a superb start to the current campaign with five wins and a draw from their opening six games.
That has left Los Che a point clear of second-placed Villarreal at the top of the standings, although critics will argue that Unai Emery's men have enjoyed a favourable fixture list having not yet faced any side that finished in the top seven last term.
That will no longer be the case after this weekend as Valencia take on two-time reigning champions Barça, who are currently three points behind in fourth place. Valencia have conceded seven goals without reply in losing their previous two league visits to the Nou Camp, but they will have been encouraged by Barça's poor home form so far this season.
The Catalan giants, who earned 55 out of a possible 57 points in front of their own fans last term, suffered a surprise 2-0 defeat to promoted Hercules in their second home match and were then held 1-1 by Real Mallorca last time out.
New Valencia striker Roberto Soldado is hoping his side can add to Barça coach Pep Guardiola's headaches this weekend, saying: "It's the moment to hurt Barcelona. They are suffering at home, we are playing well away and we have to take advantage of these circumstances."
More good news for Los Che is that Barça could still be without playmaker Xavi due to an Achilles tendon problem, although Guardiola looks set to have former Valencia hero David Villa available.
Villa, who moved from the Mestalla to Barça in a €40m deal this summer, looked a doubt after picking up a knee injury whilst on Spain duty this week but Barça's medical team believe he should be fit to play. Even if Spain's joint-record goalscorer does not make the match, Soldado believes Barça have the strength in depth to cover his and Xavi's absence.
"David Villa and Xavi Hernandez are two key players for Barcelona but their replacements will be high-quality players," said the former Getafe hitman.
That match takes place on Saturday night, along with the local derby between Atletico Madrid and Getafe at the Vicente Calderon and Real Madrid's trip to 10th-placed Malaga.
Madrid are unbeaten under new coach Jose Mourinho and have won six of their eight competitive matches, but a lack of goals had seen the big-spending Spanish giants come in for criticism.
Madrid went some way to answering that in their last match though, thrashing Deportivo La Coruna 6-1 prior to the international break, and they will be hoping for a similar display against Malaga ahead of next week's eagerly-awaited UEFA Champions League visit of AC Milan to the Bernabeu.
Malaga have lost all three of their home games this season while Madrid are unbeaten away since January, but midfielder Esteban Granero is wary of the threat the Andalusian side poses - especially up front.
"Malaga have rebuilt and have many talented players. Their two wingers and forwards are their biggest threats because they are fast and can do a lot of damage on the counter-attack," he said.
On Sunday, bottom club Depor host Osasuna still searching for their first win of the season, while second-bottom Real Zaragoza have the same target when they go to Athletic Bilbao.
Racing Santander, the other team in the relegation zone, are at home to Almeria, Levante face fellow promoted outfit Real Sociedad, Espanyol go to Mallorca and Sporting Gijon take on fifth-placed Sevilla. In Monday evening's game, in-form Villarreal go in search of their sixth successive league win when they travel to Hercules.


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Tips and Tricks of decorating a Small Apartment
Decorating a small apartment can be challenging, especially on a budget. However, with the right tips and tricks, you can make your small apartment look stylish, functional, and comfortable. In this article, we will provide practical advice on decorating a small apartment without breaking the bank.
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Understanding the space
The first step in decorating a small apartment is understanding your space. Measure the rooms’ size and list the furniture and items you want to include. It will help you create a floor plan and ensure your furniture fits the space well.
Optimizing your space is one of the biggest challenges of decorating a small apartment. Here are some tips to help you make the most of your room:
Use multi-functional furniture
Investing in multi-functional furniture is a great way to optimize your space. For example, a sofa bed or a storage ottoman can serve as a seating area and extra storage space.
Create vertical storage
Maximize your storage space by creating vertical storage. Use shelves, hanging organizers, and wall-mounted cabinets to store your belongings.
Mirrors are a great way to create the illusion of a larger space. Hang a large mirror on one of the walls or use mirrored furniture to reflect light and make the room feel more spacious.
Colors and Lighting
Choosing the right colors and lighting can make a big difference in the look and feel of a small apartment.
Use light colors
Using light colors can make a small apartment feel more spacious. Stick to neutral colors like white, beige, and light gray, and use accent colors sparingly.
Adding lighting can make a small apartment feel brighter and more inviting. Use floor, table, and string lights to add warmth and ambiance.
Adding decorative touches can make a small apartment feel more personal and welcoming.
Use wall art
Use wall art to add color and interest to your small apartment. Hang paintings, photographs, and posters on the walls to create a focal point.
Plants are a great way to bring life and color into a small apartment. Use small potted plants, hanging plants, or a vertical garden to create a natural touch.
Incorporating different textures can add depth and interest to a small apartment. Use throw pillows, blankets, and rugs to add softness and texture to your space.
Decorating a small apartment can be challenging, but you can create a stylish and functional space with the right tips and tricks. Remember to optimize your area, use light colors and lighting, and add decorative touches to personalize your space. These tips can turn your tiny apartment into a cozy and comfortable home.
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- What are the best colors to use when decorating a small apartment? Answer: Light and neutral colors like white, beige, and light gray are best for decorating a small apartment.
- How can I optimize my tiny apartment’s space? Answer: You can optimize your small apartment room by using multi-functional furniture, creating vertical storage, and using mirrors to create the illusion of a larger area.
- How can I add lighting to my tiny apartment? Answer: To add warmth and ambiance, you can add lighting to your small apartment by using floor lamps, table lamps, and string lights.
- What are some decorative touches I can add to my tiny apartment? Answer: You can add wall art, plants

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The Glastonbury High School gymnastics team improved to 5-1 after a win over the South Windsor/Ellington/Bolton co-op, by a score of 128.65 to 94.85 on Feb. 3, and the team looks to finish strong.
Interim coach Kim Malz (while head coach Yvette Sima is on maternity leave) said the team is young, but doing very well this year. The Tomahawks' two seniors were new last year, and the team has just two juniors, with the remaining nine being talented underclassmen.
Freshman Emily Graef and sophomores Ashley Zimmermann and Aydan Sullivan have been competing in all events. Sullivan has returned to form after an injury about a year ago.
"She's back, competing as well as she did from last year, so that's an accomplishment," Malz said, adding that junior Brianna Feldman has also been competing all-around, and that the team has several 'specialists' – gymnasts who excel in one event.
"One of our seniors, Gina Rossetti, has been doing really well on beam," she said.
Malz said her philosophy is to instill confidence in all of her athletes, and get them to believe in themselves while trusting their training process. Winning, as the team has been doing, isn't bad either.
"Part of it, too, is you want to pull out a 'W,'" Malz said.
The GHS team is competing in the state tournament, which invites the top 24 teams in the state. There is also a state open, which invites the top 40 athletes per event, and the top 20 all-around athletes.
Qualifying for the state events, is, the coach said, a balancing act in itself.
"You have your team average, that you want to bump up as high as you can, and on an individual basis, you want to help them with their own individual scores," Malz said.
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YVONNE AZIGBO popularly known as EVE grew up and schooled in Nigeria. At the age of twelve, her family moved to Switzerland where she was discriminated because of the color of my skin – at most cases where the white people see her as black and black people see her as white –. “It was a tough but it turned me into a warrior as I have been fighting my entire life”, the Business Manager/Analyst at Credit Suisse in Zurich, Switzerland told us during this interview. This open minded character who is free-spirited at heart plus treats everyone equally, runs her radio show called, ‘Eve Knows Best’ – a show which has been a blessing to many African artistes in Switzerland. EVE (the founder of the Afro Summer Jam, the very first Afro Openair in Switzerland) is in Ghana to celebrate the festive season as well as connect with the movers-and-shakers of the entertainment industry. For our cordiality, we started the conversation with…
…Akwaaba, so far what has been your impression about the Ghana?
Thank you! The country is beautiful in every aspect. I love the culture, the art, the nature and especially the people! I will definitely move here. It’s awesome and I feel at home!
You are more into Afro-culture promoting out there in Switzerland, has coming to Ghana by anyway gingered your need to do more for this continent?
Well actually my father is Nigerian and my mother is Swiss so I was already inspired to do a lot for this continent but Ghana definitely added some more ginger into my movement. In fact a lot of great artists have been inspired here. Even Fela Kuti the founder of Afrobeat was inspired in Ghana back in 1967, just to name one of them. There must be something in the air!
You are a Radio Presenter out there, you do more African programs and publicity – how is the acceptance by first the African Communities and secondly by other non-African nationals?
African communities love it and support me 100%. The love is huge both from Africans in diaspora and also here in Africa, they appreciate what I’m doing for the continent. It’s awesome! I do also have a lot of non-African supporters spread all over Europe. Some fans can’t even wait for my next shows as they use it as a source to hear what’s new in Afrobeats.
Off tape, we talked about how most of Ghana Artistes aren’t known out there; what are some of the reasons why they aren’t known and what’s the way forward in getting these acts incorporated into that system?
Unfortunately the commercial radio/TV stations don’t play your music as they are very U.S orientated so whatever is big in America becomes big in Europe. WIZKID, BURNA BOY etc., have already gained recognition in the U.S so they are also known in Europe but what about all the other talents? They are so many talented artists all over Africa – especially in Ghana. To answer your second question: Ghana’s entertainment industry, such as your radio and TV stations should find ways to expand to Europe, to be aired abroad. In addition we need more radio host like me, who are willing to play your music. Not only from the known artists but also from the promising new artists. Most important is to find ways to showcase Ghana’s talents abroad so that even the commercial stations like MTV etc., have no other choice but to play your music.
Music, Art, Lifestyle as a whole in Ghana is moving at a quick pace, do you think that from what you have seen, read, felt so far – the country’s entertainment industry is moving in the right direction?
Oh yes absolutely! Especially the lifestyle here is crazy and the nightlife is incredible. I beg, give me a break; I’ve been partying every day since I’m here. In that aspect Ghana is even more advanced than Switzerland but the media in Europe likes to put Africa in in a bad light so it’s unfortunate that no matter what we have to offer, it will take a while until people abroad will change their perspective.
You are one of the most sought after event promoters of an African decent out there in Switzerland, tell us about the maiden show and how successful it was.
I’m the founder of the Afro Summer Jam, the very first Afro Openair in Switzerland and it was absolutely mind blowing: For once we had the opportunity to showcase the beauty of Africa and our talents. We had visitors from all over Europe at the festival. It was very important to me that all stand owners DJ’s and Artists were Africans as we usually don’t have the privilege to have a platform out there.
There were no Ghanaian acts involved then, why do you now feel that they need to be part of the 2021 Edition?
When I first started in 2019, LIVFORIT a Ghanaian Artist based in Switzerland was our host, so Ghana was already a part back then. My first step was to see how people in Switzerland will respond to an ‘Afro Openair’ before bringing artists directly from Ghana. So I focused on big African artists from Europe and it was very well received. That’s why I had already planned to onboard artists from Ghana to the festival this year 2020 and had the arrangements done accordingly but due to COVID-19 the Openair got cancelled. The next Afro Summer Jam in the year 2021 will be fabulous, not only was I able to gain some major sponsors but also new collaboration partners here in Ghana.
Let’s not be blind to the truth that most Ghana acts are sometimes treated second fiddle on the pecking order, how do you intend using your event in 2021 out in Switzerland to correct some of these notions?
Yes it’s unfortunate but this is exactly one of the reasons I even created this platform. I would like to give everyone an equal opportunity to showcase their talent to the world especially to Europe, regardless of the nationality or background it’s all about music. Music is an international language which is capable to break down the walls of hate/discomfort between races and to unite people. We will create history and I’m in collaboration with the press in Zurich, Switzerland to make sure that we are the ones to tell our story to the world.
You look forward to start telling the people out there about the beauties of Ghana, it’s people and the artistic bliss, so who are some of the Artistes you have falling in love with their works and would love to have them on your podcast and as well on the forthcoming event in 2021.
Well so far I had the honor to meet MzVee in person and she is very humble and down to earth. I met her before I had the chance to check out her music. She is just fantastic and she just released her new album ‘Inveencible’, so make sure you check it out. Another artist that I met is Samini, wow what a charismatic person, only positive vibes! Love it. But honestly I fell in love with so many outstanding artist from Ghana, that’s the whole reason I’m even here to discover them.


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There are new indications that WhatsApp is working on the ability to use an account on different phones.
Original text in the beta version indicates that users could activate their account on up to four devices.
WhatsApp beta discovered the new option in the latest Android beta. In version 184.108.40.206, the menu option for WhatsApp Web has been replaced by “linked devices”.
Users who click through see a different screen than before. The menu to use WhatsApp Web has been changed to a more widescreen that allows users to “link a new device”.
It is striking that WhatsApp specifically mentions the Facebook Portal. Facebook has owned WhatsApp for a while.
For the time being, nothing is officially known about the feature. WhatsApp hasn’t said anything about it yet. So it is not clear how the new function should work.
Maybe that’s just like WhatsApp Web, where one device should be the primary device and pair with another device.
In this way, WhatsApp can guarantee that the end-to-end encryption (encryption) of the service continues to work.


AP When User Creates A Credit Note Linked To A Matched Invoice Tax Code Cannot Be Changed
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- Is Autochess dead?
- Is Dota harder than LoL?
- Will there be a Dota 3?
- What game has the biggest prize pool?
- Is fortnite dead?
- Is DOTA a dying game?
- Is Dota still alive?
- Is Dota 2 Losing Popularity?
- Why is DOTA so hard?
- Which is better Dota 2 or LoL?
- How much is LOL worth?
- Is LoL dying 2020?
- Will Dota 2 ever die?
- Why is DOTA losing players?
- Why is League dead?
- What happened to Dota Auto chess?
- Is Dota Worth Playing 2020?
- Is there a Dota 1?
- Why is Dota 2 prize pool so high?
Is Autochess dead?
Auto chess never really died off, just the hype did.
Like battle royales, MOBAs, and Farmvilles before it, the headlines moved on.
But a community still thrives for each of the major games..
Is Dota harder than LoL?
Dota IS mechanically harder than LoL though. With more item actives means more buttons to push. And some heroes have 6 skills like Morphling. … There’s a couple more things you need to know about Dota than you do about LoL, such as how to use the Courier and Denying, but again, it’s not too much to learn.
Will there be a Dota 3?
Epic Games has put another point on the board in the ongoing war with Steam, announcing that Dota 3 will launch exclusively on the Epic Games Store this year.
What game has the biggest prize pool?
Dota 2Leading the largest prize pools for competitive gaming is Dota 2, which has handed out an overall figure of more than $219 million in tournament money.
Is fortnite dead?
Because Fortnite’s player base reached numbers we’ve never seen before, it now seems like the game has completely died off. Unfortunately, we’re likely to see the player base continue to decrease as more games release, but this competition may push Fortnite to become better than ever.
Is DOTA a dying game?
Though most video games peak and then fade off over time, Dota 2’s popularity has fluctuated many times over the years. … Following its 2016 peak, Dota 2’s player count fluctuated but was then on a long and steady decline for years to come. This drop was briefly stifled by the introduction of Dota Auto Chess.
Is Dota still alive?
If you are just getting in to MOBA (multiplayer online battle arena) games, there is really no point in starting with DoTA 1 as it is a very old game and is no longer updated/supported by the creators. … However, if you are an ex-DoTA player, then chances are high you are still playing it.
Is Dota 2 Losing Popularity?
Dota 2’s average player count has dropped to its lowest total since 2014 in the past month, showing that the popular free to play title from Valve is losing players at quite a rapid rate. … The peak average player count Dota 2 has experienced was around 709,000 in early 2016.
Why is DOTA so hard?
However, comparing the game to other genre, Dota 2 is far more difficult because of how much the game has to offer to the players. … Now think how much there is to learn in the game which has 111+ heroes to play, each having their own skills and abilities to master. But that doesn’t end there.
Which is better Dota 2 or LoL?
DOTA 2 boasts a steep learning curve, while League of Legends is fairly easy to pick up on. … So to sum up, a player who prefers slow and complex gameplay will opt for DOTA 2, while a player who prefers faster gameplay and simplified mechanics will opt for League of Legends. It all comes down to personal preference.
How much is LOL worth?
The net worth of the Riot Games is estimated to be $6 billion. Riot Games keeps on updating the gameplay and has introduced many features into the game since its release.
Is LoL dying 2020?
No way is League of Legends dying with an annual revenue of 1.9 billion. They have so much money, they’re investing in other Riot games like Valorant and Legends of Runeterra. Riot is confident its loyal players will continue to purchase their products like Prestige Skins to keep the game free to play.
Will Dota 2 ever die?
It wont die anytime soon. If they make money from the game and e-sports are making money then it wont die just yet. Dota 2 has alot of support behind it in terms of people making money so they will pump money in to keep it alive.
Why is DOTA losing players?
If new players don’t make their way to Dota 2 to replace them, then overall player count decreases. This could lead to a downward spiral of players as fewer players make matchmaking more difficult. As matchmaking makes games less closely matched, then more players leave, repeating the cycle.
Why is League dead?
The game is dead because Riot only cares about making money and putting on the show, not because they want the community to have fun. Says League is dead in a subreddit with over 3 million subscribers.
What happened to Dota Auto chess?
After failing to reach an agreement with Valve, Drodo Studio partnered with Chinese production company Imba TV and Long Mobile to develop a standalone mobile version of the game called Auto Chess. Announced on March 15, 2019, Auto Chess removed Dota elements from the property and features its own separate setting.
Is Dota Worth Playing 2020?
Yes, still worth learning. It’s a very hard game to master, there are very deep mechanics that you probably won’t even notice till someone of higher skill point it out to you. It’s not that uncommon to have over 1k hours in this game and still feel like you’re barely scratching the surface.
Is there a Dota 1?
Critical reception to DotA was positive, with it being called one of the most popular mods of any game. DotA is largely attributed as being the most significant inspiration for the MOBA genre….Defense of the AncientsDesigner(s)Eul Steve Feak IceFrogSeriesDotaPlatform(s)Microsoft Windows, Mac OS XRelease20033 more rows
Why is Dota 2 prize pool so high?
part of it is that valve has traditionally used TI to show off dota and gain publicity for it every year. the bigger the prize pool the more successful they are in getting players from that. the other reason is the battle pass, where players pay money for cosmetics and some of hte money goes to the prize pool.

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The Toowoomba Bypass Forum is a meeting of government and industry leaders at an invitation only summit designed to seal the deal – for our economic future, for our communities, for all associated industries and for our environment.
The Bypass Forum will take place on Friday February 8th, 2013. The agenda-led day will include up to date presentations from Federal and State leaders as well as industry representatives.
The program for the day is as follows:
|9.00am||Welcome and housekeeping (Mr Steve Haddan, Master of Ceremonies)|
|9.05am||Mayor Paul Antonio – Toowoomba Regional Council|
|9.15am||The Toowoomba Bypass Business Case – Projects Queensland(Mr Dave Stewart, Executive Director, Projects Queensland)Includes launch of the Fly-through|
|9.50am||Mr Michael Deegan, National Infrastructure Coordinator, Infrastructure Australia (representing the Federal Government)|
|10.45am||Mr Russell Smith, Chief Executive Officer, Port of Brisbane|
|11.15am||Hon. John McVeigh MP, Minister for Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries representing the Premier of Queensland, the Hon. Campbell Newman MP|
|11.45am||Break prior to lunch|
|12 noon||Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce and Industry|
|12.15pm||Toowoomba Surat Basin Enterprise – Broader Economic Study (Mr Shane Charles)|
|1.15pm||Hon. Warren Truss MPLeader of the Nationals & Shadow Minister for Infrastructure & Transport|
|1.45pm||Close – Paul Antonio, Mayor Toowoomba Regional Council|
|2pm-3pm||Networking Opportunity and Media Opportunities|
The Bypass proceedings are being streamed live. Click Here
The Toowoomba Bypass is not just a road….it is a pathway that delivers economic prosperity and a safer transport route for industry and our communities. All levels of Government agree it needs to be built,
but every day we delay, its costing us millions.
(Information by coutesy of Toowoomba Regional Council)


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Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has asked ministries, branches and localities to continue demonstrating great determination of the entire Party, people and army to defend the country’s sovereignty, and sovereignty and jurisdiction rights to its sea and islands.
The PM made the appeal at a meeting held in the central coastal city of Nha Trang on June 8 in response to the World Oceans Day (June 8) and the Vietnam Sea and Islands Week 2011.
He emphasized the important role of sea and islands in the socio-economic development of most nations worldwide.
Sea and islands are becoming a huge economic resource and a new space for existence and proving their great significance in terms of national defence and security, said the PM, adding that the marine sector has made great contributions to the national development, representing 48 percent of Vietnam’s GDP.
However, he said, Vietnam is facing fierce challenges in defending sea and islands and in tapping marine resources and environment, such as degrading marine resources as well as marine environmental pollution.
He proposed ministries and branches complete the system of laws and mechanisms on sea and islands, marine resources and environment management in order to put in place a uniform synchronous legal foundation to effectively manage, preserve and exploit marine resources for national development and people’s interest.
He also said ministries, branches, socio-political organisations and local authorities should continue communication campaigns on the country’s sea and islands and marine resources and environment protection so as to increase people’s awareness on the issues and turn their understanding into practical activities.
The annual meeting, jointly organised by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Khanh Hoa central coastal province and the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union, aims to educate the public as well as authorities of all levels on the role, position and potential of Vietnam’s sea and islands in national construction and defence.
At the meeting, eight individuals and 13 units were rewarded in recognition of their efforts in protecting sea and islands environment and resources.

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Philadelphia is facing serious challenges.
Nearly 500 people were killed and over 2,240 people were shot last year, making it one of the most violent years in the city’s history. This violence has disproportionately affected marginalized communities similar to the one Carlos grew up in.
Now more than ever, we need experienced leadership and bold action. As a career prosecutor working on the frontlines to protect Philadelphians, Carlos knows that we don’t have to choose between making our city safe and reforming our criminal justice system.
We need to do both.


Hyundai partners with Werk-Brau
Brian Ethridge | August 20, 2014
Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas (HCEA) has announced a partnership with Werk-Brau, an attachment manufacturer based in Ohio. The partnership should allow Hyundai to provide a wider array of attachment options to its customers.
Werk-Brau offers a complete line of original equipment manufacturer and replacement attachments for construction equipment including heavy duty excavator and miniexcavator buckets, ditch cleaning and draining buckets, hydraulic and mechanical quick couplers and hydraulic and manual thumbs.
Customers will now have the ability to purchase Hyundai equipment with Werk-Brau attachments through HCEA’s dealer network. Werk-Brau will be responsible for the timing and delivery of all products directly to the customer’s locations.
Hyundai always works to bring its customers top notch equipment. Recently the company expanded its 9A series with three wheeled excavators, and we’re still awaiting the release of the H930C backhoe loader.
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Circuit Scribe is a rollerball pen that uses a silver conductive ink to let you create fully functioning circuits as fast as you can draw, making it cheaper, faster and easier to test out electronics and prototype concepts.
Developed by Electroninks Incorporated, a company originally part of a University of Illinois research lap, Circuit Scribe tries to make the process as easy as possible. No wires, no boards, no soldering; all you need is a sketch and you can begin tinkering with nothing more than a coin battery and an LED.
Circuit Scribe offers a selection of components, from relatively simple buzzers and LED lights, to more sophisticated parts like photo sensors and potentiometers. It can even interface with the Arduino MaKey MaKey, allowing for even more elaborate designs and making it ideal for hackers at any level. With Circuit Scribe, you can create everything from a simple switch to a fully functioning touchpad. The water-based ink dries instantly so you can immediately begin testing on a freshly drawn circuit.
From kids just starting to learn about circuitry to tech hobbyists looking to knock out a quick prototype, Circuit Scribe is aimed at makers of all ages. Their goal is to help educate and make electronics available to as many people as possible.
Less than a week into their Kickstarter campaign, Circuit Scribe is well over it’s initial $85,000 fundraising goal as well as its $250,000 stretch goal, allowing them to build out a robust education platform and STEM outreach program.
Check out their video below:
Image: Circuit Scribe
This article originally published at PSFK here

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The room was clean and airy. The fan was noisy and as it whirled round and round, it seemed as if the squeaking sound kept increasing. The tick-tock of the clock brought the day closer to her, slowly and painlessly killing the night.
She awoke as the bold ray of light made its way into the room, falling on her eyes and nearly blinding her. She sat up, her sore limbs reminding her of how waking up was more difficult than dying each day. A tear trickled down her small, wrinkly face. It was her first day in Thikana Shimla, the old age home. Surprisingly, she had a good night’s sleep, she thought. She blinked slowly, lazily. When she was 20, she hadn’t been able to imagine how old age would be. Now that she was 72, she couldn’t remember vividly, how youth was. The years had zoomed by, she felt. And yet, she knew at some moment in the day she’d feel as if time was moving ahead at the pace of the slowest of all snails. She wasn’t scared of ageing or dying, just bored. Life without him was nothing. And right now, more than the warmth of her old duvet, more than the familiar yellow walls of her room, more than her special morning tea, more than the beautiful, lively laughter of her grandson, she missed him. Her husband.
Locking away the faint, fading memories of her past in a tiny box in the corner of her mind, she got up. She made her way to the bathroom. Smaller than what she was used to, it took her time to make room for her toiletries. After arranging her things in a way that felt like home and taking a shower, she sat on the armchair in the corner. She was out of breath and tired, already. Taking a shower is a painful job these days, she thought. Nursing her aching knees, she hummed to herself. She liked the tune she was humming, though she was unaware where she had heard it. Was she forgetting things now? Her brow furrowed. As much as she didn’t mind wrinkles and wobbly feet, she sure didn’t like losing her memories.
She thought of reading her Bhagavad Gita placed neatly in the corner of her side table. She picked it up, opened it, sighed and placed it back. Her weak eyes made it difficult for her to enjoy reading. She got up from the bed and made her way to the garden. I wish I could fly, she thought just as she had thought when she was a little girl.In the corner of the garden, she found a quiet spot. She hobbled her way to the wooden bench and sat down, panting.
When I need him the most, he isn’t here. No person should ever be lonely in this big chaotic world. A tear again slipped her eye and fell on her faded dress. She wiped it and was extremely frustrated with her weakness. Does emotional weakness also creep in with old age? She thought.
Lost in her reverie, she didn’t notice an old little man who had come over and sat beside her.
“Hello.” He said. She jumped at the sound of his voice and after a moment gave him a feeble smile. “Are you okay?” he asked. She gave a nod and looked down at the tear stained dress. They sat in silence until the sun went up high in the sky. “Should we head back for lunch?” He asked. She nodded.
As she was about to stand up, her wobbly legs gave way. The little old man caught her hand and helped her sit down. Her eyes clouded with unstoppable tears and she hated how helpless she was.
“We are all in this together, you know. We are all one family. And it’s okay to help out each other. And it’s okay to be weak and frail. Honestly, I have made the best of my friends here and it’s only here that I have cherished my old age.” He said softly. She looked up at him. She gave a small smile and wiped away her tears. She stood up and held out her hand.
They slowly walked inside, supporting each other. She walked inside, a braver being and at the start of a new phase of her withering life. And he walked inside with a new friend he had made for a lifetime.

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Guests: Episodes with Luke Combs
Hailing from Asheville, NC, Combs is a multi-platinum, award-winning artist, with 14 consecutive #1 singles, including “The Kind of Love We Make.” He’s earned praise from major publications like The Tennessean, Rolling Stone, and Vulture for his hitmaking abilities and “tip-jar-worthy intimacy” in his music.
Combs is also known for his electrifying live shows, and he’s about to embark on a massive world tour with 39 shows across 3 continents and 16 countries – the largest ever for a country artist. With numerous awards under his belt, Combs has secured three more nominations for the 65th Annual GRAMMY Awards.
Country superstar Luke Combs is set to release his highly anticipated fourth studio album on March 24, following the success of his #1 charting album, Growin’ Up.
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Joe Rogan Experience #1956 – Luke CombsOpen episode
Luke Combs is a singer/songwriter and the 2022 Country Music Association Awards Entertainer of the Year. His new album, "Gettin' Old," is available everywhere music on March 24. www.lukecombs.com


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2011 Chevy Equinox Problems Start Piling Up
Loved my car until 2016. It seems like everything started going wrong. I've been at the mechanic once a month since March (the person at the desk noted this). First it was a solenoid that needed to be replaced- luckily I was in a parking lot when the car decided it would stop driving. Then some type of misfire that caused the engine light to come on. Then the catalytic converter code; I chose to get that fixed. Throughout all this, the car was making a jerking motion when it came to a stop. This seemed to be caused by excessive oil consumption- adding oil resolved the problem for a while- until yesterday when the oil was full and the jerking came back after a two-hour trip. Soon after we lost acceleration and decided it was not safe to keep driving. The mechanic (not in our city as we were out of town) says oil is all over the place (I'm paraphrasing) and we need to replace the engine or have it rebuilt. It was a chain place- anyone else been through this with an Equinox? Did you have to replace the engine or did you find a root cause of all this? I really want to keep it and I plan to keep driving Chevy. How do you know when to give up on a car?


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Chelsea: Timo Werner goal drought stretches to 10 games
Chelsea striker Timo Werner's goal scoring drought is now in double figures after he was subbed off in the Premier League Boxing Day defeat to Arsenal.
Chelsea striker Timo Werner's dismal run in front of goal continued in their Premier League defeat to Arsenal on Saturday. The Germany international was substituted by Frank Lampard at half-time against the Gunners which took his run of matches without scoring to 10 games in all competitions. That drought is his longest since a run of 12 matches between March and September 2016 across spells at Stuttgart and RB Leipzig.
Werner failed to register a shot on target against Arsenal and had just two touches inside the penalty area before he was replaced by Callum Hudson-Odoi during the 3-1 defeat.
Werner's last goal was seven weeks ago
Signed for a reported £47.5million from RB Leipzig ahead of the 2020-21 season, Werner has scored just four goals in 15 Premier League games. His last goal for Chelsea came in a 4-1 win over Sheffield United at Stamford Bridge on 7 November. Lampard defended the 24-year-old's record ahead of the fixture with Arsenal despite his lack of goals and said he was "scaring teams" and "giving them a problem".

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