Chris Evans has transformed into The Boys villain Homelander in an ‘unsettling’ viral deepfake video, and fans don’t know how to feel.
The 13-second clip gives a glimpse of what the character would look like if he hadn’t been portrayed by Antony Starr but the Captain America actor instead, and my God the internet isn’t half a scary place these days.
Reddit user d4danger shared the footage on The Boys sub and it’s already been upvoted over 25,000 times.
The Boys fans, however, were stunned by the ‘creepy’ video, which dropped ahead of Halloween.
‘This is equal parts scary and amazing,’ commented one. ‘Scary in that some dude on Reddit just made a seamless and realistic actor swap. Now just imagine how Stormfront would use this to her own evil purposes.’
Another added: ‘That adds a whole new layer of creepy, but Anthony Starr is irreplaceable when he does the dead-eyed sociopath stare.’
Echoing a similar sentiment, another said: ‘This is really unsettling.’
Deepfake is a portmanteau combining the words ‘deep learning’ and ‘fake’, referring to simulated videos of human beings.
The tech uses machine learning or artificial intelligence to combine digital images with audio files to make convincing-looking fake footage of people uttering words they’ve actually said in real life.
Meanwhile, The Boys showrunner Eric Kripke has teased that Homelander is set to meet his match in Jensen Ackles’ Soldier Boy in season 3.
‘I think anyone expecting Jensen to show up and be a good guy, they will be disappointed. I’ll say that!’ Kripke recently told Variety.
‘In the comics he’s mostly just kind of bumbling and subservient to Homelander, I would say. As we’re writing him in this, we’re getting to really talk about the history of Vought because he’s like John Wayne.’
The Boys is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.
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A new study into the potential risks and rewards that would arise from Norway’s current gambling monopoly being replaced by a regime allowing offshore operators into the market has concluded that such a move could see problem gambling rise. This could also result in funds generated by Norsk Tipping for Norwegian society fall by as much as NOK1.3bn.
In GambingStartup.Ventures’ latest dispatch from the start-up frontline, Jonny Robb discusses how start-up founders quickly become used to operating at extremes. What may appear to be a precarious moment in a business’ development can quickly seem just another obstacle to be conquered.
Clarion Gaming, the parent company of iGaming Business, has partnered SiGMA Group for a new Asian gaming event under the ICE banner. The event will take place from 7 to 9 June next year, at the SMX Manila in the Philippines.
With iGB having opened nominations for the industry's most influential women for 2019, iGB catches up with some of those who made last year's Top 10 to find out what they’ve been up to since as well as get their views on who deserves to feature this year
Influence isn’t just about being well-known, says All-In Diversity Project’s Christina Thakor-Rankin. It's also about taking a long-term view of the industry and encouraging other women in their careers
Rebecca Pow has been reappointed as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Arts, Heritage and Tourism at the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), with responsibility for gambling, lotteries and horse racing.
Pentasia’s 2019 edition of its Ambitions survey reveals that new technology and markets are key motivations for candidates seeking pastures new in the igaming industry, while learning beats earning for a majority of respondents.
iGaming solutions giant Playtech has confirmed that Susan Ball is to step down from her role as a non-executive director. Ball only joined the board in August of last year, but will depart Playtech at the end of the month.
New research into gambling marketing and advertising has suggested that operators could be doing more to ensure promotional material is socially responsible and does not appeal to minors, especially on social media.
A new survey commissioned by Novomatic Group subsidiary Löwen Entertainment claims that more that 70% of the German public supports the roll-out of a uniform regulatory framework for all forms of gambling.
Svenska Spel’s Research Council has selected five new research projects to support, issuing grants totalling SEK5m to initiatives looking to find ways to better treat and understand gambling addiction.
Latvia gambling regulator the Lotteries and Gambling Supervisory Inspection (IAUI) has announced details of a new initiative whereby consumers suffering with gambling-related problems can access state-funded psychologist support.

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A collection of drill bits contains three elements like the one in the picture below. It's about 30mm high. 15mm outer diameter, and marked "ADW". Internally it contains a spring with some flexible metal protrusions at the one end. What is its use?
In the complete set they are located on the right of four flat donut-shaped bits (also of unknown purpose), each containing an Allen screw to fix them on an axis.


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I was born in Nashville Tennessee and raised in Camden, Tennessee a small town of about 4000, I received an AA from Freed-Hardeman College in 1975 and a BS from Middle Tenn. State University in 1977. I taught 6th, 7th, and 8th grade at Holladay School from 1977 to 1984. I have been teaching 5th grade at Harker Heights Elementary since 1984. I am married to Julie Wallace McCormack who is a librarian at Peebles Elementary in Killeen, TX. We have two boys and a girl. They are all grown and have kids of there own. I enjoy sports,gardening,and church activities.

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Atlanta, GA (RestaurantNews.com) Gregg Hansen of Over Easy Management was named Franchise Partner of the Year as Huddle House recognized its top performing franchise partners during the Huddle House 2015 National Convention.
More than 400 franchisees, operators and vendors converged on the Atlanta Evergreen Marriott Conference Resort in Stone Mountain, GA, for the annual three-day event that featured workshops, the awards celebration dinner and keynote speaker Russ Umphenour, who shared how he and his teams created some of the most respected and iconic chains in the restaurant industry, such as Arby’s, Focus Brands and others.
“The growth and success of Huddle House over the past year would not have been possible without our outstanding franchisees,” said Huddle House CEO Michael Abt. “It’s an honor to be able to recognize those who consistently provide the highest food quality, hospitality and service to Huddle House guests and the communities they serve. They provide an inspiration to all of us.”
In addition to Franchise Partner of the Year, other major franchise partner and supplier awards presented during the annual conference and their recipients were:
Typically open 24-hours, Huddle House serves breakfast, lunch and dinner all day. The menu offers a mix of Southern inspired comfort food, including signature Big House® breakfasts, crispy hash browns, creamy grits, golden waffles and fluffy omelets, all made to order. Other favorites include Big Bold Burgers, Big House® sandwich platters, country fried steak with green beans and marinated grilled chicken with sweet potato fries.
More information about Huddle House franchise opportunities is available at huddlehousefranchising.com or by calling 1-800-868-5700.

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This fall, we have collaborated with Destino (Latino ministry), Nations (Native American ministry) and Impact (African American ministry) to write an article called, “Six Postures of Ethnic Minority Culture Towards Majority Culture.” We hope it provides language and categories to further discussion about these significant topics. We hope you take the time to read and discuss it with your teams, families, and churches or organizations.
You can find the article here, if you want to read in its entirety, or share it with others.
But to allow for easier reading and interaction, we have decided to break up the article into posts as well on this blog. We have posted a question that you can engage at the end of each post. No matter where you are on your journey, we hope you will feel inspired to share your own thoughts and stories here!
Posture # 1: Unaware
By Adrian & Jennifer Pei, Destino Kristy, Donnie & Renee Begay (with personal stories by Destino, Epic, Impact, and Nations staff)
The first posture we have observed is best described as Unaware. Some ethnic minorities have formed or found communities where they are surrounded by those of their own culture. As a result, they have rarely been in situations where others have seen them as different, or where they have felt like a minority; they feel “normal” because of what their context has defined as such. Thus, though they live and breathe their own culture, they may actually be quite unaware of the distinctiveness of their own ethnic background.
For others, perhaps they engage in multicultural contexts and relationships, but are unaware because differences are not thought about or discussed openly. Either of these contexts can encourage the misperception that culture is non-existent, or simply not important.
By God’s grace, we are all in different places on our journey of awareness, and none of us has “fully arrived.” Maybe you wonder why it’s even important for a person to explore their culture and ask questions, when they seem to be “fitting in” without any problems. Or maybe you are just beginning to understand the various family and cultural factors that have shaped you.
As ethnic minorities, if we choose to stay in mono-cultural environments that don’t engage the majority culture, we may spare ourselves the pains of marginalization, the confusion of feeling different, and the tension of “not fitting in.” However, in doing so we will miss the fullest vision of who God has created us to be. We are able to more fully grasp our unique identity, as we navigate the tension that comes from being with those different
Moreover, if we stay disengaged, we will hold back our unique values and stories from the body of Christ. There are new and rich pictures of your identity, family, history — and of God — that are waiting for you to learn and share!
If we choose to ignore cultural diversity and dynamics, we may also spare ourselves the discomfort and hard work of cross-cultural communication and partnership. However, in doing so we will miss redemptive opportunities that God is calling us to embrace. As ethnic minorities, we cannot wait for the majority culture to recognize differences or enter into our stories, before we engage them.
How might God be calling you to initiate, both within your own culture and with the majority culture, as you help others begin to see differences as opportunities to grow and learn?
“Growing up in Southern California, it was easy for me to find Asian American communities where I felt normal and at home. I attended a Chinese American church, but if you had closed your eyes, it would have been hard to know we worshipped any differently than others, since we never talked about culture. I noticed that both ethnic minorities and Caucasians were reluctant to talk about having a distinct culture. However, subconsciously they all gravitated towards those who were similar to them. Culture was important to them, but they didn’t know it. They didn’t know they were unaware, just like me.” – Jennifer Pei
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- How important is your culture to you? Describe where you are in your journey of cultural awareness.

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Apr 1, 2013, 4:20 PM EDT
The San Jose Sharks have traded one of their big-bodied forwards.
It’s just not the one you’d expect.
Handzus, 36, will head to Chicago for the second time in his career. He was traded to the ‘Hawks in 2006 (in exchange for Kyle Calder), but suffered a torn ACL just eight games into the season.
It should be noted that, prior to getting hurt, he was a point-a-game guy.
Handzus has been with the Sharks for the last two years after spending four seasons in Los Angeles. He has 1G-1A-2PTS in 28 games this year and is averaging 13:32 TOI per game.
The Slovak’s real value will come in the faceoff circle, as he’s won over 55 percent of his draws this season for the Sharks.
He’ll also give Chicago size down the middle — he’s 6-foot-4, 220 pounds — and some additional playoff experience, having appeared in 74 postseason contests.
Oh yeah, “Zeus” should give the ‘Hawks another option in the shootout.
He’s been one of San Jose’s go-to shooters this season, taking a team-high seven attempts, converting three times (he and Logan Couture are tied for the team lead in shootout goals).
Should also be noted the move reunites Handzus with countryman Marian Hossa — the pair were teammates for Slovakia at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, where they finished fourth.
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After solid 2012-13 season, the Ottawa native struggled last season.
Aug 23, 2014, 1:03 PM EDT
New-look first line has big shoes to fill.
Aug 23, 2014, 12:01 PM EDT
Appears close to 100 percent healthy.
Aug 23, 2014, 11:01 AM EDT
Signs minor league deal with Bridgeport.
Aug 23, 2014, 10:02 AM EDT
Could be the Sens’ future starter with Craig Anderson set to become an unrestricted free agent.
Aug 23, 2014, 9:00 AM EDT
For once, no rehab and no new head coach.
Aug 23, 2014, 8:00 AM EDT
The post-Spezza era begins.
Aug 22, 2014, 11:00 PM EDT
The dynasty-era is well-represented in voting, as expected.
Aug 22, 2014, 10:00 PM EDT
The slogan is “Tradition on Ice.”
Aug 22, 2014, 8:30 PM EDT
Not exactly blasting his former employers.
Aug 22, 2014, 7:14 PM EDT
The TMNT pajamas really put it over the top.
Aug 22, 2014, 5:44 PM EDT
“We’re waiting for somebody now to step forward and take charge of this team.”
Aug 22, 2014, 4:22 PM EDT
Despite missing 11 games, he set many career-high numbers.
Aug 22, 2014, 3:01 PM EDT
Spent the summer relocating his family to the Manitoba capital.
Aug 22, 2014, 2:05 PM EDT
Speculation on MLSE President & CEO’s next move.
Aug 22, 2014, 1:32 PM EDT
Disappointed with demotion last season, 20-year-old will get another shot in September.
Aug 22, 2014, 12:14 PM EDT
Has to get his team on the winning track.
Aug 22, 2014, 11:15 AM EDT
Helps friend raise awareness at charity event.
Aug 22, 2014, 10:30 AM EDT
Excess of defensemen has GM Peter Chiarelli in a bind.
Aug 22, 2014, 10:05 AM EDT
At 23 years old, he’s one of the best players in the NHL.
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- Report: Leiweke to head up Olympic bid in Los Angeles 11
- In praise of John Tavares 14
- It’s New York Islanders Day at PHT 26
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A financial penalty of €10,000 was imposed on a local newspaper by the Office of the Cyprus Data Protection Commissioner for unlawful disclosure of the names and photos of police officers.
On June 17, 2018 the publication of the newspaper, both in paper and online version, allegedly stated inconvenience, unnecessary and unlawful detention of a citizen, and revealed the names and photos of the two police investigators involved, as well as, the photo of a third police investigator. According to the Commissioner, in this case the aim pursued could have been achieved by mentioning only the initials of the police investigators’ names and/or by showing their faces blurred and/or by publishing photos taken from a long distance so that it would be impossible to identify the persons.
After having taken into consideration relevant judgments of the EU Court of Justice and the European Court of Human Rights, as well as, decisions of other Data Protection Authorities, the Commissioner decided to impose a €10,000 fine on the newspaper for violating the principles of articles 5 §1c and 6 of the GDPR. As far the article 5 §1c of the GDPR is concerned, it provides that personal data shall be adequate, relevant and limited to what is necessary in relation to the purposes for which they are processed (‘data minimization’) while article 6 of the GDPR refers to the lawfulness of processing.
All in all, the main issue that the Commissioner had to handle in this case was the balance between the freedom of expression and the right to privacy.


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R. Krishnaiah, who is considered the Telugu Desam Party's candidate for the chief minister's post in Telangana, was injured when supporters of a party rebel attacked him at Saroornagar on the outskirts of Hyderabad Wednesday.
Telugu Desam Party
Telugu Desam Party (Party for Telugu Land and People) or TDP is a regional political party in India's Andhra Pradesh state. It was founded by former Telugu film star N. T. Rama Rao ("NTR") on March 29, 1982, as an alternative to the ruling Congress Party in the state.
In the 8th Lok Sabha 1984, it was the second largest party with 39 members.
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|Publication number||US6001081 A|
|Application number||US 09/145,152|
|Publication date||Dec 14, 1999|
|Filing date||Sep 1, 1998|
|Priority date||Sep 2, 1997|
|Also published as||CA2246264A1, DE19840003A1|
|Publication number||09145152, 145152, US 6001081 A, US 6001081A, US-A-6001081, US6001081 A, US6001081A|
|Original Assignee||Dionex Corp.|
|Export Citation||BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan|
|Patent Citations (7), Referenced by (74), Classifications (13), Legal Events (7)|
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet|
This invention relates to a kink inhibiting device for inhibiting kinking in a length of curved flexible tubing.
Intravenous (IV) or drip arrangements generally comprise a raised drip bag connected by a length of IV or drip tubing to a drip cannula or needle. A U-bend is typically formed in that portion of the tubing proximate the needle for allowing the tubing to be fed back to the drip bag. Kinking tends to occur in this U-bend. This causes a reduced flow of fluid into the vein which has been targeted by the cannula. This often leads to clotting in the vein, resulting in the painful and discomforting step of having to relocate the cannula. In addition, once kinking has occurred, the entire drip arrangement needs to be replaced, which is a relatively time-consuming and expensive procedure.
It is an object of the invention to provide a device which inhibits or at least reduces kinking in a drip or IV tube, and which can be fitted to the drip tube when the drip is in situ.
According to the invention there is provided a kink inhibiting device for inhibiting kinking in a length of curved flexible tubing, the device comprising a conduit which is dimensioned to accommodate the length of tubing, the conduit including two channel-defining shell halves and connecting means for connecting the shell halves together over the length of curved flexible tubing, the shell halves each having a radius of curvature which is greater than the maximum radius of curvature at which the flexible tubing starts to kink when unsupported.
Preferably, the shell halves are hinged to one another, and are substantially U-shaped in plan view, with each shell half defining a channel having a semi-circular profile.
Conveniently, the connection means comprise a first connecting land or flange carried on one shell half, a second connecting land or flange carried on the other shell half so as to provide a connecting interface, and mating formations carried on the lands for holding the lands together in a click or snap fit.
Typically, the mating formations comprise studs and corresponding apertures within which the studs are arranged to locate in a snap or friction fit.
Advantageously, the kink inhibiting device is unitary with an integral hinge and is injection moulded from a hard plastics material such as polypropylene or polyethylene.
Typically, the shell halves are joined back-to-back at their bight portions.
Alternatively, the shell halves may be separate from one another.
Preferably, the ratio of the average radius of curvature R of the central axes of the shell halves to the inner cross sectional radius of curvature r of the channels is greater than 3:1, and is more preferably greater than 3.5:1.
FIG. 1 shows a top plan view of a kink inhibiting device of the invention in the open position;
FIG. 2 shows an underplan view of the kink inhibiting device of FIG. 1 in the open position in the process of being fitted to a drip tube;
FIG. 3 shows the kink inhibiting device of FIG. 2 closed around the drip tube;
FIG. 4 shows a cross-section on the line 4--4 of FIG. 3; and
FIG. 5 shows a pictorial view of the kink inhibiting device of FIG. 1 applied when the drip is fitted to a patient.
Referring first to FIG. 1, a unitary kink inhibiting device 10 is injection moulded from a relatively hard and rigid plastics material such as polypropylene or polyethylene, and comprises first and second U-shaped shell halves 12 and 14 which are joined back-to-back by an integral hinge 16 having a line of weakness 16A. As is clear from FIG. 4, the shell halves 12 and 14 have a semi-circular profile 18 which is dimensioned to comfortably accommodate a drip tube 20. The shell halves 12 and 14 each define U-shaped central axes 21 and 21A. The first shell half 12 is formed with a first connecting land 22 extending across the opening of the U and having three apertures 24. An additional pair of registering through-apertures 25 are provided for allowing the device to be anchored to a patient by being stitched to a bandage or the like. The second shell half 14 is provided with a corresponding connecting land 26 formed with three complemental connecting pins or studs 28 which are arranged to extend through the corresponding apertures 24 in a snug friction or click fit when the two shell halves are folded together into the FIG. 4 position. An additional connecting pin 28A is supported on a tag 30 which extends from a bight of the U-shaped channel half 14, and a complemental aperture 24A is formed in a corresponding tag 32 extending from the bight of the U-shaped shell half 12.
In FIG. 2, part of a drip arrangement or intravenous giving set 34 is shown comprising a drip cannula or needle 36 which is fitted into a rubber connecting spigot 38. The spigot is in turn mounted to the end of a curved length of drip tubing 40, which leads to an elevated drip bag (not shown). As was mentioned previously, kinking is most prone to occur in the length of curved tubing 40 proximate the spigot 38. The curved length of tubing is consequently fitted into the first shell half 12, after which the second shell half 14 is folded over into the FIG. 3 position, with the pins 28 in the second shell half extending through the apertures 24 in the first shell half so as to hold the kink inhibiting device in position over the tubing.
The U-shaped shell halves typically have an inner radius of curvature of 9.5 mm and an outer radius of curvature of 16.5 mm, with an average radius of curvature R at the central axes 21 and 21A of 13 mm. The channels 42 and 44 typically have inner cross-sectional radii of curvature r of 3.5 mm, with the ratio of R:r being 13:3.5 or 3.7:1. This ratio is preferably above 3 in order to ensure that the drip tube 40 cannot kink when housed within the kink inhibiting device. The outer radius of the drip tube typically ranges from 1.5 to 1.7 mm, with the result that the channels 42 and 44 provide more than sufficient clearance to accommodate this tubing, as well as tubing having a radius of up to 3.3 mm or even 3.4 mm. Naturally, the channel dimensions as well as the radius of curvature of the shell halves may be increased to accommodate even thicker tubing. It should be appreciated that the propensity of the tubing to kink depends on a number of factors, including the material from which the tubing is made, the wall thickness of the tubing, and the temperature of the tubing. At room temperatures of 18° C. to 20° C., the tubing is relatively firm and kink-resistant. At higher temperatures of 37° C. or more, corresponding to the body temperature of the patient against whom the tubing is resting, the tubing tends to soften and to kink more easily. The kink-inhibiting device has an R:r ratio of 3 or more, which makes allowances for such differences in temperature, material, and wall thickness.
Referring now to FIG. 5, the drip arrangement or intravenous giving set 34 is shown in situ on a hand 42 of a patient, with the kink inhibiting device 10 in position. The drip cannula or needle 36 is located in a wrist vein of the patient, and the connecting spigot 38 and drip tube 40 is anchored in position using a length of sticking plaster 44.
A major advantage of the kink inhibiting device of the invention is that, in contrast to kink-inhibiting sleeves and the like, it can conveniently be retrofitted to a drip which is already in position on a patient without the need to remove any portion of the drip tube or to manoeuvre the drip tube unnecessarily.
The invention is not confined to preventing or reducing kinking in a drip tube, but may be used to prevent kinking in any flexible tube or hose which is designed to carry a fluid and which normally undergoes bending.
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Mobile applications have become an essential part of our lives. With the increasing usage of mobile apps, the need for mobile app security has become more important than ever before. Mobile app security refers to the protection of mobile apps and the data they handle from various types of attacks and unauthorized access.
Despite the efforts of mobile app developers, mobile apps are still vulnerable to various types of security threats and vulnerabilities. In this article, we will discuss some of the most common mobile app security threats and vulnerabilities.
Weak authentication and authorization mechanisms are one of the most common security threats that affect mobile apps. These vulnerabilities can allow attackers to bypass login credentials or gain access to sensitive information. Developers should implement strong authentication and authorization methods to protect user data.
Mobile apps that store sensitive data on the device can be vulnerable to attacks if the data is not stored securely. Attackers can gain access to the data if it is not encrypted or if the encryption is weak. Developers should ensure that sensitive data is encrypted, and the encryption keys are stored securely.
Mobile apps that communicate with servers or other devices can be vulnerable to attacks if the communication is not secured. Attackers can intercept communication and gain access to sensitive data. Developers should use secure communication protocols like HTTPS to encrypt data during transmission.
Malware is a type of software designed to harm mobile devices, steal sensitive information or damage the device. Malware can be delivered through various methods like phishing, social engineering, or even by downloading apps from untrusted sources. Developers should implement strict security measures to prevent malware attacks.
Reverse engineering is the process of extracting the source code of a mobile app to understand how it works or to create a copy of it. Reverse engineering can be used by attackers to find vulnerabilities or to create malicious versions of the app. Developers should use obfuscation techniques to make it difficult for attackers to reverse engineer the app.
Mobile apps that use APIs to communicate with servers or other apps can be vulnerable to attacks if the APIs are not secured. Attackers can gain access to sensitive data or even control the app if the API is not properly secured. Developers should use secure API communication protocols and implement strict access control measures.
Jailbroken or rooted devices are devices that have been modified to bypass the restrictions imposed by the operating system. These devices can be vulnerable to attacks as they can allow attackers to access sensitive data or install malicious apps. Developers should implement measures to prevent the app from running on jailbroken or rooted devices.
Mobile apps that are not thoroughly tested for security vulnerabilities can be vulnerable to attacks. Developers should conduct regular security testing to identify and fix vulnerabilities before releasing the app. Security testing should be an integral part of the app development process.
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California’s 700 electronic highway signs will soon issue a simple warning: “If you must travel, do not speed”—advice that has been utterly ignored since the state first issued stay-at-home orders in March. With the Golden State’s spacious highways being free of traffic for the first time in years, drivers have taken to the streets with a lead foot and a need for speed. Now police are claiming drivers aren’t just going places in a hurry—they’re actually doing so in a reckless manner—and they have the data to back it up.
On Tuesday, the California Highway Patrol revealed that it had begun issuing an alarming number of citations for speeders traveling at more than 100 miles per hour. During the one month period from March 19 (when stay-at-home orders went into effect) to April 19, CHP claims that it wrote 2,439 tickets to drivers reaching triple-digit speeds, an 87 percent uptick compared to the 1,335 during the same period in 2019.
One driver, in particular, reveals the LA Times, was even arrested and charged with speeding, reckless driving, and driving without a license after an officer clocked his Chevrolet Camaro traveling at 165 mph.
“It is alarming to see the number of citations officers are writing for excessive speeds on California roadways,” said CHP Warren Stanley in a statement. “Higher speeds can lead to much more serious injuries and significantly increase the chance of death should a crash occur.”
Statistics provided by the California Department of Transportation might help to explain something we already know: highways have less traffic. Compared to the same month-long stretch in 2019, Caltrans says that traffic on state roads has declined roughly 35 percent, meaning that drivers may feel the itch to bury the pedal on the open road.
An increase in speeders amid the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t exclusive to California. Data obtained from New York speed cameras provide a secondary benchmark with similar data, noting an enlarged number of speeders captured on empty roads in the weeks following stay-at-home orders.
Let’s remember that there’s a time and place for everything—save that speed for the track, and if you have the opportunity to go for a drive, use a little bit of restrain. Remember, our hospitals are already crowded an dour first responders are dealing with a heck of a lot right now. Don’t add to it. Instead, live vicariously behind the wheel of an $8k simulator.
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A weather alert for freezing conditions remains in effect, but better weather expected by the weekend.
The nationwide warning will expire at noon today.
According to the national forecaster, wintry conditions will continue throughout the day today, with daytime temperatures as low as 4C.
The thermometer is expected to rise tomorrow, Friday, with highs of 8-9, with some outbreaks of rain.
Saturday and Sunday are forecast to be relatively milder days, with some rain showers, heavy at times.
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“The Government is going to create mass poverty”
The government today made a minor tweak to pending IR35 changes, saying the new off-payroll tax changes will only apply for services provided on or after 6 April 2020, as concern mounted about the impact on IT contractors and projects.
Previously, the rules would have applied to any payments made on or after 6 April 2020, regardless of when the services were carried out.
The news comes amid a growing crisis around the changes, and as a House of Lords select committee prepares to scrutinise the legislation. Freelancer confidence meanwhile has been “fallen off a cliff”, a new survey showed.
IR35 tests whether freelancers/contractors should be classed as employees for tax purposes. From April 6, 2020, private businesses will be responsible for determining the employment status of contractors. Many are refusing to make individual assessments and just ending the use of contractors outright.
(The rules have applied to the public sector since 2018. Many contractors switched to the private sector at the time. They have now run out of road. Most are reluctant to go PAYE for numerous reasons including working flexibility).
Read this: IR35 is a “Sh*t Show” and IT Contractors are Getting Burned
One contractor emailed Computer Business Review to say: “My employer went bust in August. I am a highly skilled IT worker but there is no work. Jobserve are advertising 326 vacancies, but 10 agencies chasing each position – so more like 32. The Government is going to create mass poverty with the IR35 legislation…
They added: “In the meantime, I applied for a position with the DWP that was inside IR35. As part of the screening process, I was asked if I would sign a document to come outside the working time directive. When I said I was not willing to come outside the working time directive, the job dried up and I heard nothing back.”
James Poyser, CEO of online accountants inniAccounts said: “It’s too late for many contractors who’ve already ‘left the building’. We know from a poll done this morning 1 in 10 have already left. For those left, it grants clients just three more weeks: contactors need to give notice at the end of February to get all work done by end of March.”
He added: “So it’s fair to say it adds to the mess. HMRC probably know it’s flawed, but are trying to take measures to resolve the crisis. sadly as many of the comments from people effected on offpayroll.org.uk show its too little, too late. We need a massive reset on it all. Livelihoods, lives and UK Plc is at huge risk if we don’t take action now.”
Change “Doesn’t Go Far Enough”
Matthew Sharp, a tax specialist at European law firm Fieldfisher, noted: “The government’s announcement today that changes to off-payroll working rules will only apply to services provided on or after 6 April 2020, excluding payments made for work prior to this date, is a welcome clarification, but does not go far enough.
“While this change gives private sector businesses and contractors who stand to be affected by the new legislation a little more time to prepare, the government has so far failed to address core concerns regarding IR35.
“Many of the clients we work with have expressed frustration with HMRC’s process for determining employment status for tax purposes, and this announcement reveals no plans to improve this. It seems the government has not learned from the mistakes made in 2017, when IR35 was rolled out to the public sector, resulting in legal wrangles that are still going through the courts today.
He added: “Many businesses fear losing vast swathes of their workforce if the processes for assessing tax status is not adjusted to reflect the realities of modern working practices.”
Freelancers’ confidence in their businesses over the next three months has been driven to a six-year low by Government tax policies and regulations relating to freelancers, according to IPSE (the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed) and PeoplePerHour’s Confidence Index on Thursday.
Freelancers’ earnings have also dropped by six percent this quarter, and they expect them to continue to fall, while 71 percent also expect their business costs to rise over the coming year. Inna Yordanova, Senior Researcher at IPSE said: “Freelancers’ confidence in their business performance has reached record lows and this seems to be because of fears about the changes to IR35 due in the private sector in April.
She added: “This alarming slump in freelancer confidence should be a wake-up call to government. The changes to IR35 are causing alarm right across the freelance sector and they should be halted before they do serious damage.”


For a third year the Birmingham Citadel Band (Bandmaster Gavin Lamplough) returned to Tamworth to play at Coton Green Church on 5 October 2011. The band is always well-received in the modern and purpose-built Evangelical Church and was delighted to return for the 2011 season.
Bandmaster Graham W. Lamplough of the Birmingham Citadel Band was formally retired on 12 June 2011, after several decades of service as a Salvation Army music leader on both the corps and divisional levels.
The Birmingham Citadel Band (Bandmaster Graham Lamplough) presented their Pre-Tour Festival in the Corps Hall on 26 March 2011 to a packed congregation. The festival was in preparation of the band’s tour of Canada at Easter.
Nether Stowe High School in Lichfield was the venue for a concert in Birmingham Citadel Band’s (Bandmaster Graham Lamplough) pre-tour series on 9 March 2011.
The venue for the last two recordings by the Birmingham Citadel Band (Bandmaster Graham Lamplough) was St. Luke’s Church in Birmingham. As a “thank you”, the band offered to perform a concert, which was held on 26 February 2011.
The Adrian Boult Hall at Birmingham Conservatoire was the setting for the West Midlands Divisional Musician’s Councils. On 6 February 2011, the Birmingham Citadel Band (Bandmaster Graham Lamplough) were invited to be the “duty band” for the afternoon session.
The Birmingham Citadel Band (Bandmaster Graham Lamplough) had the privilege of playing once again at Birmingham’s magnificent Symphony Hall as part of the annual Christmas concert known as “Rejoice”.
On 30 – 31 October 2010, the Birmingham Citadel Band (Bandmaster Graham Lamplough) enjoyed a fantastic weekend in Cardiff as guests of the Cardiff Canton Corps.
Birmingham Citadel Band (Bandmaster Graham Lamplough) welcomed the Sheffield Citadel Band (Bandmaster Keith Wileman) on the weekend of 2 – 3 October 2010, for the “return leg” of an exchange between the bands.


TransKrypt Security Server – SECURITY OPTIMIZATION
TransKrypt Security Server is a hardware solution that provides Point to Point Encryption (P2PE) secure transaction transport between POS systems and host servers. TransKrypt works together with the NewNet’s AccessGuard and Total Control STG systems to enhance security for IP and dial-up POS systems.
Bi-directional encryption including authorization response from the Host server to the POS terminal ensures high security.
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FIPS 140-2 secure key generation server
Generate multiple Base Derivation Keys (BDK)
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PCI Standards compliant
Integrated Server HW, HSM HW and Application SW
Future support of Certificate Authority application and Tokenization
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IPEK generation based on Acquirer/Merchant ID
Storage of up to 4096 keys in HSM
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Support 7500 RSA operations/sec and 50K concurrent sessions
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Compliant to PCI Security standards for P2PE systems for the process of decrypting the transaction data and generation and storage mechanism for the keys used for obtaining unique keys per transaction.


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LATEST NEWSThe 6 latest Heritage Middle School news stories are displayed below, you can also visit the Full News Archives
We have added a new pick up location for school meals! NFA Main Campus will be a pick up site from 11AM-1PM every Wednesday! Pre-order groups may still pick up beginning at 8AM at NFA Main Campus.
Please find the top 5 most important things families need to know right now for the transition to Phase 3. Please review the following news story. Additional information will be forthcoming.
Please take a moment to provide feedback about the overall learning experience of your scholar this year.
Newburgh Enlarged City School District is happy to announce a collaboration with SORA from Overdrive and the Ramapo Catskill Library System to provide scholars with the ability to explore age-appropriate digital books.
he first “Pink” Day was established by faculty and staff at Heritage Middle School and has continued throughout the district to recognize all faculty, staff, and students who are currently battling or have lost their battles to cancer.
On October 12, 2020, the New York State Department of Health (NYS DOH) is the entity charged with enforcement of the requirement that schools comply with Public Health Law § 2164.
UPCOMING EVENTSFor all events visit the Full District Calendar
SCHOOL INFORMATIONPrincipal: Lynnette Brunger
Asst. Principal: Jessica Layne (6th Grade)
Carlos Santiago (7th Grade)
Shaneequa Cameron (8th Grade)
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Student End: 2:12pm
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Coastal wetland loss is a major environmental issue in the Mississippi Delta region of the southern United States, where grasses such as Spartina alterniflora may play a critical role both as early colonizers on created sites and as facilitators of other marsh grasses and shrubs, particularly at high intertidal elevations. We explored the potential role of S. alterniflora as a facilitator of the colonization and growth of the shrub Baccharis halimifolia at two created wetlands in southwestern Louisiana through a combination of plant surveys and experimentation. Surveys for the presence of B. halimifolia inside and outside the bare centers of S. alterniflora clones that had begun to senesce inwardly were conducted at a 4-yr-old site originally created in 1993. The percent of clones containing B. halimifolia and the number of individual B. halimifolia plants per clone increased with increasing S. alterniflora clone size and decreased with increasing distance from an adjacent containment berm. Two experiments conducted at a second 4-yr-old site that was originally created in 1996 were designed to assess seed capture and growth of seedlings of B. halimifolia inside S. alterniflora clones. These experiments revealed that while significantly fewer seeds settle inside clones, those seedlings that grow in such areas gain a clear advantage in terms of both survival and rate of growth, which helps to explain the results of the initial survey and testifies to the role of S. alterniflora as a nurse plant in newly-created high intertidal marshes.
|Title||Facilitation of survival and growth of Baccharis halimifolia L. by Spartina alterniflora Loisel. In a created Louisiana salt marsh|
|Authors||J. Egerova, C. Edward Proffitt, Steven E. Travis|
|Publication Subtype||Journal Article|
|Record Source||USGS Publications Warehouse|


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A new season means new colours. This top is enriched with a beautiful print. The print reflectes how some artists start to paint a canvas. With power and energy! And this is shown in the Sandwich collection; the colours splashed off. This woven top has a rib knitted semi-transparent neckline and hem as detailing. Be daring to combine and wear this top on striped trousers for a surprising look.
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RDK fighters are still on the territory of the Belgorod region of the Russian Federation
The Russian volunteer corps showed a video from the Belgorod region after the cancellation of the “counter-terrorist operation”.
Soldiers of the Russian Volunteer Corps (RDC) continue to be on the territory of the Belgorod region of the Russian Federation against the background of the announcement of the abolition of the “counter-terrorist operation regime” there. They published the corresponding video in Telegram.
On the footage you can see how the RDK fighters move around the Belgorod region on vehicles.
“The situation on a small, but already our own, piece of the homeland is still alarming, and it won’t hurt to get out. We took brooms with us, but there are still enough shovels in Rus’,” the message says.
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Are you a photographer, gamer, or just anyone with data that needs either to be backed up or transferred from one place to another? You will need a storage device to help you with this. Hard drives are a pretty popular method of data transfer and backup.
Unlike regular hard drives, Wireless Hard Drives are becoming more common due to the convenience they offer. Are you looking to buy a wireless hard drive? This article takes you through some factors to take into consideration before spending purchasing one (read: wireless hard drive).
1. Storage Capacity
You can say this is the most important factor in the purchase of wireless hard drives. This will determine how much data can be stored on the drive. Therefore, the size that’s best for you depends entirely on you and your needs. If you need a wireless hard drive simply for the transfer of data and storage of small amounts of data, you should go for small storage capacity. It wouldn’t make sees to have a 2 TB hard drive just for file transfer. If you need the hard drive for backup of lots of data then go for a hard drive with a large storage capacity.
Whereas most hard drives come already formatted to support Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems, you can never be sure. Be sure to find out what hard drive formats are supported by your computer and then buy a hard drive that supports that format. You can have the hard drive re-formatted in case it comes in another format.
3. Maximum Connectable Devices
The beauty of wireless hard drives is that they can be connected to two or more devices at the same time. If you plan to use the hard drive on multiple devices, you need to pay keen attention to this. This is mainly common when you are using the hard drive as extra storage for your streaming.
4. Extra Features
The beauty of the x-factor can not be underlooked. What is the warranty for the hard drive? What after-sales services come with it? Does the wireless hard drive have support for wired connections? Is there SD card support? You know, in case the wireless connection fails. You will need to look into this as they, in the end, contribute to how smooth the hard drive will work.
5. WiFi Standard
With wireless hard drives, data transfer is limited to the wireless network speeds. Be sure that your hard drive supports relatively new versions of WiFi. WiFi standard 802.11 is good enough to guarantee great transfer speeds.
Related Article: How to buy an external USB hard drive
6. Read/Write Speeds
You do not want to spend a couple of minutes or even hours waiting for your hard drive to copy files. Research or test the wireless hard drive you intend to buy to find out how fast or slow it can be. Save yourself the frustration of slow speeds.
7. Portability and Durability
If you intend to use the hard drive for data transfer from one place to another (say, at home and at work), it means that you will often have to carry the drive around. A delicate and/or heavy drive will cause some inconvenience. Be on the lookout for a relatively light and shockproof hard drive. Check the device’s specs sheet online or on the packaging before
If you intend to use the hard drive for back-up or transfer of sensitive information, encryption is a must. Make sure the drive you are about to buy has support for software encryption. This way, you can be able to password-protect your information.
See Also: Before you buy an internal hard drive, here are 5 things you should consider
9. Battery Life
Because these hard drives are wireless, they have to depend on a battery to keep them on. You do not want your hard drive to go off while you are in the middle of a data transfer. You also do not want to have your hard drive constantly plugged into a wall because it can cut short the device’s battery life in the long run. Check out the battery capacity and be sure to buy one which is good enough.
It is one thing to buy a wireless hard drive that ticks all the above boxes but it is another thing for the software the hard drive uses not to function on your device. Make sure you are buying a hard drive whose software is compatible over the most common operating systems — Windows, Mac, Linus, Android, and iOS.
You deserve a great wireless hard drive. On the market, the price of wireless hard drives ranges from $60 to $400. What factors do you consider before buying one? Share with us in the comments section below.


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Asteroid: Great danger looming over the Earth .. NASA extreme warning .. When? | 1 3 km Wide Asteroid: 1 3 km wide asteroid headed towards earth and it is potentially hazardous says nasa
Asteroid: The Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), which tracks objects in the universe, detects an asteroid 1.3 km in size. NASA calls it a dangerous object. This asteroid ..
13 Km Wide Asteroid
1.3 km Wide Asteroid: Jet Propulsion Laboratory that tracks objects in the universe (JPL), Detects an asteroid 1.3 km in size coming towards Earth. NASA calls it a dangerous object. NASA says the asteroid will orbit 49,11,298 km on March 4. An object close to Earth 136971 (2001 CB21) orbits the Sun. It will complete its orbit in just 400 days. The nearest space object to Earth travels at a speed of 43,238 kilometers per hour. NASA last reported that the asteroid came close to Earth at a distance of 61,71,250 km in 2006.(NASA) Stated.
When the asteroid approaches Earth on March 4, it will be just 46,15,555 kilometers from Earth. This would mark its next orbit in March 2043. NASA has released photos of the asteroid through the Virtual Telescope Project. Gianluca Aunty, an astronomer from the Italian Virtual Telescope Project, was able to photograph this floating object in space when JPL discovered orbit. Using an Earth-based telescope, Auntie captured an asteroid 35 million kilometers from Earth.
136971 (2001 CB21) was first examined by the Lincoln Near-Earth Asteroid Research (LINEAR) program. It has been identified as a dangerous asteroid by more than 24 percent. Their observation found more than 14 million asteroids, 7,001 new objects, including comets. Of these, 142 turned out to be previously discovered. It contained four dangerous objects, as well as eight new comets, the NEO said.
What is an asteroid?
Asteroids are rock fragments that remain after the formation of the solar system about 4.6 billion years ago. The NASA Joint Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), which tracks asteroid movements, classifies asteroids as objects closest to Earth when our planet is less than 1.3 times the distance from Earth to the Sun (Earth-Sun distance). That is, it detects and alerts those approximately 93 million miles away.
NASA reached a milestone last year in detecting the 1000th nearest asteroid (NEA) to Earth. NASA radars detect 2021 PJ1. This research, which started in 1968, is moving forward with great accuracy. Radar detects fast-moving objects and helps astronomers understand NEO orbit. It is also helping to accurately predict whether the asteroid will hit Earth.
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Now there are signs that the companies are more likely to be ferocious competitors than allies. Google is preparing to offer its own ride-hailing service, most likely in conjunction with its long-in-development driverless car project. Drummond has informed Uber’s board of this possibility, according to a person close to the Uber board, and Uber executives have seen screenshots of what appears to be a Google ride-sharing app that is currently being used by Google employees. This person, who requested not to be named because the talks are private, said the Uber board is now weighing whether to ask Drummond to resign his position as an Uber board member.
Google is a big investor in Uber, and has been from the beginning. However, this isn’t the first time a Google employee sat on a company’s board and then decided to enter the same market. Eric Schmidt sat on Apple’s board and witnessed the development of the iPhone.


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By Rebekah Fitzsimmons
“I don’t really know who you guys are. My agent told me to be here.” Selena Gomez in The Muppets
I’m not going to lie: I have been humming the theme song to the original Muppet Show ever since I heard Disney planned to reboot the Muppet movie franchise. I was especially excited to hear they had involved Jason Segel, who proved his Muppet street-cred in Forgetting Sarah Marshall as he lovingly acted and sang the Dracula puppet musical, which is reportedly his own creation. Add in Amy Adams and I was sold – there was no way that this film would ruin the Muppet legacy and destroy yet another of my favorite parts of childhood (see Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Ramona and Beezus and a host of others).
We went to see the movie Thanksgiving night and I was not disappointed. The film was filled with music (original Muppet songs and new ones written just for this film), hilarious banter, Muppet slapstick (“I think that is an electric fence. Zap. Its an electric fence), meta-humor and outstanding cameo appearances by multiple generations of Hollywood stars (my favorite being Dave Grohl from Foo Fighters as the Animal impersonator in the Moopets).The overarching plot of the film was fairly predictable: in order to save Muppet Studios from being torn down by the evil 1% representative Tex Richman, the Muppets must come back together and put on a show/telethon to raise $10 million. Sure, there were huge plot holes (such as, if Miss Piggy edits Vogue, Scooter works for Google and Gonzo owns his own plumbing factory, why couldn’t they contribute to the “Save the Muppets” fund?) The secondary story line, about Gary, Mary and Walter was adorable and sweet and helped keep the film in the present rather than slipping back into purely old tricks.
In fact, it was Walter’s character that exemplified for me the time rift in the film’s marketing and targeted audience. Walter, younger puppet sibling to Jason Segel’s Gary, is the Muppet’s biggest fan. He and his brother have grown up watching old episodes of The Muppet Show (on VHS it should be noted). Walter has a Kermit watch, Muppet posters on his wall and an encyclopedic knowledge of Muppet history. As a 30-something puppet man still obsessed with the Muppets, he seems to represent the Comic-Con cult fan, obsessed with an arcane bit of pop culture history, which only a very small group of fellow geeks can understand.
Except, the people going to see Muppets on Thanksgiving were not basement-dwelling geeks in Kermit costumes. We were, as ticket sales reveal, the masses. Millions of people spent millions of dollars (an estimated $43.5 million five-day earnings over Thanksgiving weekend) to see the Muppets on the big screen for the first time in 12 years. But here, the rift appears again. The top film at the box office was Twilight, marketed directly towards young adults, 18-29, a big ticket demographic for Hollywood marketing execs. So the question becomes: who went to see The Muppets? We stood in line behind a family of 6 at the popcorn counter: the three teens were off to see Twilight, while the adults and youngest child were headed to Muppets.
All the reviews I have read of The Muppets points to the “problem” of marketing a film to children who were not alive when the Muppet Show hit its peak. (See the NYTimes review to start). Yet in my humble opinion, this film was far more adult driven than it was for kids. Add to this the film’s content the marketing campaign: many of the commercials and trailers for the movie involved self-referential and meta-commentary from the characters, cut straight from the film footage. Fozzie Bear remarks on how expensive an explosion must have been for the film to produce. When Kermit initially turns Walter down, Amy Adams quips “This is going to be a short movie.” This is the kind of humor and savvy that made the original Muppet Show fun for adults, while the kids laughed at the slapstick and the actual explosions.
In addition to the differences in humor, you needed to be familiar with the Muppets, specifically with Animal’s rage-induced drumming, Kermit and Piggy’s love affair and many of the conventions of the Muppet Show in order to get many of the jokes. The scene of Kermit and Piggy walking through the streets of Paris is complex humor, from the commentary on the on again/off again romance to Kermit’s black turtleneck sweater. Further, most of the cameo appearances played on meta-references to adult popular culture: Emily Blunt’s appearance as Miss Piggy’s assistant at Paris Vogue is only really funny if you have seen and enjoyed The Devil Wears Prada. Otherwise, the joke is lost.
Yet, all of the trailers leading into the feature presentation were for children’s films (including an animated adaptation of The Borrowers and Brave the first Pixar movie to feature a female main character). Commercials for The Muppets played during family friendly television and heavily during children’s productions. So, this is why the scene with Selena Gomez is so pivotal to my understanding of the film’s place in the cultural spectrum. Whoppi Goldberg and Kermit greet one another warmly. Then, Kermit recognizes Selena, while she admits she has no idea who he is. Then Kermit turns to Rico Rodriguez from Modern Family and blinks unrecognizing at him (as did I) and says “Oh hi, you.” The younger the actor, the less likely that Kermit knows them and vice versa. There is a generational divide that the film fully owns, plays with and uses for humor, one that the marketing blows right past.
The articles Casey cites in her review of Twilight’s latest installment references the idea that parents have been dragged to see this film by their teens. I contend that there is now a generation of children who have been dragged to see The Muppets by their nostalgic parents, (or ordered to cameo in by their agents!) While the Hollywood media machine can not seem to fathom a film’s audience equation more complex than “puppets = children’s film,” it will be up to us, the lovers and the dreamers, to make the rainbow connection to a new generation of fans.
Rebekah is a PhD student who knows all the words to Rainbow Connection and has seen The Muppets Take Manhattan more times then she cares to admit.
Come now, Rebekah. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs was a great movie! I mean, I would have loved to see them try to make a version that preserved the look/feel of the book, but as a film, it was totally charming.
Otherwise, though, I agree! In fact, you in part inspired the entry that’s going up on Tuesday…
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(Windhoek, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Etosha)
Explore the bare plains of the Namib Desert, the apricot coloured dunes of Sossusvlei, the romantic coastal town of Swakopmund nestled between the Ocean and the Desert, and the abundant wildlife in the world renowned Etosha National Park with your private guide. Namibia is known for its contrasting landscapes. Sossusvlei, Namibia's famous highlight in the heart of the Namib Desert, is a huge clay pan, enclosed by giant sand dunes. Some of the spectacular hills of sand are, at a height of 300 metres, the highest in the world. The best time to view Sossusvlei is close to sunrise and sunset; the colours are strong and constantly changing, allowing for wonderful photographic opportunities. You can also enjoy exhilarating game drives & wilderness walks exploring the grass plains and red sand dune belts of the NamibRand Nature Reserve. Sossussvlei also boast of magnificent desert skies idea for stargazing. Damaraland where you'll have the opportunity to track the game and also enjoy some of the most scenic areas of the country. Spending time with the Ovahimba people is an incredible experience. Etosha National Park is where you'll search for the Big 5, your guide will take you to all of the great waterholes. You'll end your trip back in Windhoek where you'll catch your flight home or on to Victoria Falls or maybe Cape Town.
Enjoy your private transfer to or from Windhoek Hosea Kutako International Airport.
This morning you will meet your guide and depart from Windhoek and drive to Sossusvlei. This drive will take approximately five hours.
This afternoon you'll meet up with others from the lodge and enjoy a nature drive and have sundowners and witness the spectacular beauty of this region.
Early morning visit to Sossusvlei. It is surrounded by possibly the highest dunes in the world and is filled only with water in years when exceptionally good rainfall is received. After spending time in the dunes you will visit the Sesriem Canyon. It is said that the canyon got its name during the time of the ox wagon, when a person had to use six harness straps to haul water from the bottom of the canyon. Please note that if you're not using a 4X4 throughout the trip you will take a 4X4 shuttle into the dunes.
While at Moon Mountain there are a lot of activties to choose from. Activities available in the area include serene hot air balloon flights, scenic flights with airplane or helicopters, dune drives, sun-downer drives, game drives, mountain trails and a lot of photo opportunities. These can either be booked and paid for direct at the lodge or arranged prior to your departure with your trip specialist.
Meet with your guide and head off to Swakopmund today. The route takes you north via the Kuiseb Canyon to Swakopmund. Highlights en route include a drive to the “Moon Landscape” and the ancient desert plant, “Welwitschia mirabilis”. Swakopmund is a quaint desert town with old-world charm and relaxed atmosphere, hedged by desert and sea, its beauty is enhanced by lush green lawns and palm trees.
Cruise departs Walvis Bay Yacht club at 09h00 and takes you through the harbour to Bird Island, you then cut across the lagoon to the moored Russian trawlers where inquisitive seals will swim up to the boats looking for something to eat. From there you will head to Pelican Point where entertainment is provided by a large seal colony and pods of Heavyside and Bottlenose Dolphins swimming alongside the boats. For bird lovers, apart from seeing flamingoes, cormorants and pelicans, there are common sightings of the White Chinned Petrel, Wilson’s Storm Petrel, Black Oystercatcher and even the Jackass Penguin. To round off the trip you will be spoilt with fresh Walvis Bay oysters, snacks and cold sparkling wine served on board the boat. Please note that transfers are private but you may be joined by other guests on the boat.
This morning you will meet your guide and depart from Swakopmund and drive to Etosha. This drive will take approximately 8 hours but is on tarred roads. It takes you via Karibib, Omaruru and Outjo.
Today you'll spend the day searching for the Big 5 in Etosha National Park.
This morning you will meet your guide and depart from Etosha Park - Von Lindequist Gate and drive to Windhoek. This drive will take approximately six hours.
Villa Violet is tucked away in the heart of Windhoek. All rooms are equipped with air-conditioning, TV, WiFi and a safe. You can enjoy a healthy breakfast each morning in the breakfast room. The garden around the pool, the deck or the lounge are there to make you feel comfortable.
Sossus Dune Lodge lies just 4km from the Sesriem gate, at the base of a mountain. With magnificent views of the distant dunes to the west. It is the first, and currently only, lodge to be built in the Namib-Naukluft National Park. Guests can walk directly from the lodge into the nearby Sesriem Canyon.
The Swakopmund Central Guesthouse is located on a quiet side street just five minutes from downtown Swakopmund and a ten minutes walk from the beach and offers great and affordable room accommodation in Swakopmund. Hotel offers seven clean and spacious guest rooms with private en-suite bathrooms furnished with exquisite mahogany and modern decor. Each hotel guest room is fitted with high-quality extra-long beds, premium bedding, modern flat screen televisions and a private safe to make your stay as comfortable and secure as possible. The elegant and aesthetically furnished and open fireplace highlight the personal and luxurious character.
Okaukuejo is located 17 km from the southern entrance of the park, and famous for its flood-lit waterhole, where visitors can observe at close quarters as spectacle of wildlife congregating and interacting. The main attraction of this camp is that it overlooks a permanent waterhole, which is floodlit at night. Here a wide diversity of wildlife congregates and interacts. The spectacle starts at dawn, with animals coming in large numbers to quench their thirst. The excitement continues throughout the day and deep into the night. In the early evenings, it is not uncommon to have black rhinoceros, elephant and lion, all drinking at the same time.
Sachi Gowda ,
December 15, 2014
"We are extremely happy with your service from beginning to end and we had very a memorable trip."
Ronald Jones ,
December 12, 2014
"I cannot express how fabulous our trip was!! I know it was made that way thanks to ALL the kind, knowledgable, and helpful people that you all placed in our path. Many went above and beyond to make our experience even more positive. From drivers, to guides, to hotel staff---we met some wonderful people that we can now call friends. Thank you Christine and Kensington tours for this once in a lifetime African adventure!"
December 15, 2014
"Christine, our family trip was ALL we wanted it to be. The hotel accommodations in the cities were GREAT. We needed to make some room assignment adjustments but that's to be expected with a large family with children and same names.
I don't know where/how ya'll got those guides but...KEEP'EM! In both Cape Town and Joberg the guys knew their cities and environs excellently. Their English was very good...so good in fact that several got the sarcasm and even joked some. I do apologize if we over-tipped. I relied on each family to tip their own driver but, I wasn't sure of their "sense of what was right" so I followed up with something for each.
Simbavati was "PERFECT". As much as Glenda and I really liked Ngala, I do not think they could have handled a family as well...UNLESS, they had accommodations we did not see.
Please rest assured when ever I plan to travel on a multi-dimensional trip in the future, for sure with a group, or maybe just Glenda and I, I'll be calling Kensington... Christine and Donna specifically. And most definitely, anytime I can recommend a travel professional, your company and you two will be mentioned by name!
Thank you again Christine...you presented us the exact trip we dreamed about for our family and your folks on the ground made it happen! I sincerely hope you, Donna and everyone else involved have a most Blessed Christmas and a wonderful, successful New Year!"
Bruce Lundstrom ,
December 15, 2014
"Morocco has a lot to offer. Food, historic sites, craftsmen (rugs, jewelry, ceramics, furniture, etc.), natural beauty, roads and infrastructure, and a reasonably safe environment. Both Guide (Abdel) and Driver were excellent. Service-oriented, timely and easy going. Abdel was not afraid to speak his mind, offer suggestions and give us feedback on ideas. We enjoyed their company."
December 09, 2014
"A truly wonderful trip......first class accommodations and service in each venue....the guides were knowledgable and went out of their way to insure that we could see and understand Africa. Capetown is a fascinating city, Sabi Sands an extraordinary private game preserve, and Zimbabwe with Victoria Falls and the Victoria Falls Hotel a once in a lifetime experience. For those who want to visit Africa we enthusiastically recommend Kensington Tours. And Jolene Plant stayed with us in every step during the planning of our trip and itinerary. We saw as much of Africa as much as anyone can during our two weeks vacation."
Belinda Skelton ,
December 12, 2014
"This was one of the most amazing trips that I have ever had. The custom tours and activities exceeded my expectations. I was traveling alone but felt safe and in good hands. The process of booking the trip with Lily Baffour was so easy and personal, especially with the constant communications from her up to my departure. Thank you Kensington Tours for an awesome experience. I will definitely use you for my next adventure!"
December 12, 2014
"Our week-long tour in Morocco went without a hitch in the company of a great driver and knowledgeable guide who were always prompt, courteous, helpful, and very nice. Kensington Tours' picks for our overnight accommodations were excellent, as well as the excursions planned for us. We're grateful to our conscientious agent, Lily, who went out of her way to make us feel welcome in Morocco. We feel confident that we are in very capable hands whenever we travel with Kensington Tours. "
December 12, 2014
"Our trip was a perfect 10 - exceeding all expectations! Starting with Christine Willner's attentiveness to our wish list and balancing it to our budget, every leg and element of our journey took place without so much as a hiccup. We were blown away by the quality of our tours, accommodations and guides. Thank you for giving us a great experience and wonderful memories!"
Rebecca Warren ,
August 02, 2014
"My 26 year old daughter recently traveled alone to Madagascar using Kensington tours. I was a little concerned about her safety and wanted to make sure that she would be well taken care of. Kensington was great from start to finish. Our travel agent, Marc Sisson, put together the tour in very short order with very little notice, had no problem doing it for just one person, and gave me a sense of security that my daughter would be well cared for. She did the Anjajavy 5 Day Beach extension. The tour guide who picked her up at the airport in the capitol city was outstanding -- very knowledgeable and helpful. The Anjajavy hotel was extraordinary. Her pictures are breathtakingly beautiful. She kayaked, swam in the ocean and saw lemurs feeding. She got to practice her French with the outstanding hotel manager and otherwise was able to just relax and unwind. She described the experience as "visiting Eden." I highly recommend Kensington. I contacted a number of tour/travel agencies and none of them compared to Kensington. "
Shayna Maislin ,
April 21, 2014
"I would highly recommend the tour guide that we had in the Serengetti . He was extremely knowledgeable, very helpful and courteous. We all agree that Kensington has first class staff working for them in Africa. All the camps that we stayed at were absolutely beautiful except perhaps for the one in Lake Manyara. All in all it was a spectacular trip!"
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