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Welcome to In Case You Missed It, a weekly roundup of news articles related to issues of psychology, health and mental health, social justice and the public interest that you may be interested in.
We collate these articles from multiple news and commentary websites.
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This week we look at stories covering the difference between Indiana’s “religious freedom” law and other states, links between poverty and brain development in children, whether quality time trumps quantity of time that parents spend with their kids and more.
In the face of backlash, Gov. Mike Pence and other supporters of Indiana’s “Religious Freedom Restoration Act” (RFRA) have defended their legislation by stating that numerous other states and the federal government already have the same law on the books. However, gay rights advocates counter that the main difference between the Hoosier state’s law and the others is that it expressly applies to corporations. According to gay-rights advocates, the federal law signed in 1993 by President Bill Clinton, and similar RFRAs in 19 other states, do not include such language. Instead, they apply to private citizens. These laws say the government has to prove a higher standard of government interest in applying laws that may infringe on a person’s free exercise of their religion. Opponents of Indiana’s RFRA also point out that the lack of a statewide law barring discrimination based on sexual orientation could mean no protection for LGBT individuals from discrimination by companies.
Two groups of men arrested for burglary in Iowa on the same day: Coverage by thegazette.com and KCRG.com used student wrestling team photos for the white men and mug shots for the black men. Challenged for racial bias almost immediately, the parent news organization changed the white students’ photos to their mug shots, with KCRG commenting that they used the “best images available” at the time. An earlier Media Matters study found that New York City television stations reported on crimes with black suspects at higher rates than were actually reflected in arrest records. For more, read our blog post on how media reporting affects racial perceptions of crime.
Opinion: A movement against racism should be a movement for mental health – Time.com
In this op-ed, social psychologist and research associate at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine, Veronica Womack, PhD discusses how the Black Lives Matter movement represents an opportunity to deal with the impact of racial discrimination on the mental health of African Americans. Dr. Womack cites research on the detrimental ways in which chronic discrimination contributes to depression and other mental health problems along with physical health disparities for communities of color. She calls on institutional and employment leaders to engage in critical and substantive dialogue with their employees about inclusion, equality, and difference as an initial step toward addressing mental health disorders among African Americans. For more on preventing discrimination and promoting diversity, read APA’s Dual Pathways to a Better America report.
Study reveals sad link between poverty and children’s brain development – The Huffington Post
Researchers from nine universities across the country, led by neuroscientists at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and Columbia University Medical Center, conducted a major new study of the effects of family income and parental education on child and adolescent brain development. What did they find? It appears that children who grow up in higher-income families may have larger brains.
The researchers studied nearly 1,100 individuals (ages of 3 to 20) and collected data on their socioeconomic situation, MRI brain scans and cognitive tests to measure executive functions like self-control and anticipation of consequences. The results revealed a strong positive association between family income and brain surface area, largely in those brain areas that are linked to skills instrumental in learning and academic success. The brain of “the kid whose family makes less than $25,000 is about 6 percent smaller in surface area than the kid whose family made $150,000,” said Dr. Elizabeth Sowell, director of the Developmental Cognitive Neuroimaging Laboratory at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.
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Nearly half of all preschoolers with ADHD are on medication – The Washington Post
The first national survey of children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) shows that nearly half of preschoolers are on medication for the condition, and more than a fifth were receiving neither of the recommended therapies. The American Academy of Pediatrics’ guidelines call for the use of behavioral therapy first with children younger than 6. This is because the long-term impacts of medications on developing brains are not well known. However, the data show that 46.6 percent of the preschool aged children with ADHD had taken medication alone or with behavioral therapy in the previous week, and 53.2 percent had used behavioral therapy in the previous year. Another 21. 4 percent received neither therapy. The data come from the 2009-2010 National Survey of Children with Special Health Care Needs.
Making time for kids? Study says quality trumps quantity – The Washington Post
Every parent has felt some guilt about not spending “enough” time with their children. However, groundbreaking new research shows that quality may trump quantity when it comes to raising kids. According to the first large-scale longitudinal study of parent time in the Journal of Marriage and Family, the amount of time parents spend with their kids between the ages of 3 and 11 has virtually no relationship to how children turn out, and minimal effect is seen for adolescents. In fact, the study found one key instance when parent time can be particularly harmful to children. That’s when parents, mothers in particular, are stressed, sleep-deprived, guilty and anxious. So, if the study finds that quality, not quantity, is what counts, then how much quality time is enough? There is no conclusive answer at this point. However, this and other studies have found that, more than any quantity or quality time, income and a mother’s educational level are most strongly associated with a child’s future success.
Meet the other Ms. California – The Huffington Post
Dr. Alette Coble-Temple (a member of APA) is highlighted in this article. As the newly crowned Ms. Wheelchair California, Dr. Coble-Temple explodes the stereotypes of pageant queens. She is a full professor of psychology at John F. Kennedy University where she teaches graduate students and serves as the Chair of the Curriculum Committee, while she manages a part-time independent practice conducting evaluations on inmates in prisons all over the state of California, she holds a post on the Leadership Institute for Women in Psychology, and is an elected member of the APA’s Committee for Women in Psychology. In addition, she has co-led a Girl Scout troop for three years, is married and has an 11-year-old daughter, Kathryn. One of the issues she is working to improve is access to health care by increasing the awareness of health care practitioners about people with physical differences.
APA Exclusive: Women and girls are still left behind – (Public Interest Executive Director) Dr. Keita’s column in the April 2015 Monitor
Twenty years ago, the United Nations launched A Platform for Action, which called for governments to “ensure equal access to education, eradicate illiteracy among women, and improve women’s access to vocational training, science and technology.” Psychological research supports the importance of these goals. While the world has seen measureable progress since 1995 in efforts to provide access to education and to address economic inequality for women and girls, there has also been retrenchment. A new report by the African-American Policy Forum, Black Girls Matter: Pushed Out, Overpoliced and Underprotected, found that “Black girls were suspended from school six times more than white girls, while black boys were suspended three times as often as white boys.” Their findings echo APA’s Zero Tolerance Task Force Report which found that harsh disciplinary policies curb educational progress and run counter to our “current best knowledge concerning adolescent development.” In a study of the economic outcomes of women and men who do and do not complete high school, the National Center for Education Statistics found that women “had significantly higher rates of unemployment, lower rates of labor force participation, and, consequently, lower hourly wages and average annual earnings,” even after controlling for the timing and the type of high school credential earned.
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Pierre Maturana, a journalist for French news outlet L’Equipe has said he believes that Lyon’s Tanguy Ndombele could find a better suitor than Tottenham Hotspur.
It was reported on Tuesday that Spurs had agreed on a club-record transfer fee of £65m for the Frenchman with Lyon. (Sky Sports)
However, since then Lyon’s president Jean-Michel Aulas has stated that Spurs are still well off meeting their valuation for the midfielder. (The Telegraph)
“Ndombele to Tottenham? That’s good, but he can find better. Obviously, Tottenham is a good club that makes a good bridge between Lyon and possibly a future big club. But I have the impression that many other top clubs than Tottenham want to reshape their squad this summer,” said Maturana as quoted by Footradio.
“We can think of Juve, City, Real … Other clubs can knock on the door for Ndombele. It’s not against Tottenham, who has things to offer to that player. But I’m sure he can get better, and that he’ll have more interesting deals in the future.”
However, as it stands, Spurs are the only team, in the bidding for the 22-year-old and will be looking to agree a deal sooner rather than later or risk a European giant coming in and stealing the 22-year-old from under their noses.
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The fact that Ndombele is being linked with some of the world’s best clubs has to show just how good he was for Lyon last season. However, although there may have been other clubs interested there are not many better clubs for young players to play their football at under the watchful eye of Mauricio Pochettino.
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Incidences of childhood cancer are increasing across America, and researchers believe toxic chemicals are partly to blame.
Cancer in U.S. children has increased since 1975, while exposure to toxic chemicals has also intensified, warned the Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families coalition earlier this year. Last year, a report from the President’s Cancer Panel declared that Americans are ‘bombarded’ with cancer-causing chemicals.
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A report recently provided to the Marshall Islands parliament shows that procurement laws in the country have been repeatedly violated by nearly every ministry and agency.
The Public Accounts Committee report presented to the parliament states that most ministries and agencies have failed to comply the country’s procurement code.
Rongelap Senator Kenneth Kedi told Radio New Zealand that agencies such as the Health Care Revenue Fund violated the code by choosing vendor and good prior to procurement process.
He also revealed that the Ministry of Health purchased 12 smart phones in violation of the procurement law.
Other agencies such as the College of Marshall Islands have also been violating the code by awarding sole-source contracts, try while the Marshall Islands Development Bank, treat who were under the impression that the code did not apply to them failed to comply with the code.
Kedi says the code was put in place in 1988 to provide for openness, fairness and transparency in procuring of goods and services.


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Woodturning Abrasives Explained
Whether it's hand sanding or power sanding, wet sanding or dry, we are here to help you decide what woodturning abrasives and techniques are best for your woodturning projects.
We explore essential abrasives and sanding techniques useful for any woodturner. Different types of projects will require different techniques and using a mixture of different products will help you achieve the perfect finish for your project.
We stock a range of woodturning abrasives for hand sanding, which are ideal for turners. However, none can compare to the Hermes RB cloth backed paper, which is an essential part of any woodturner’s kit.
It’s long lasting qualities have earned it the name of the ‘ultimate abrasive’ among turners. Its tough, J weight cloth backing has great resistance to high temperatures from friction generated from the timber during turning.
Grits available range from 80 through to 400 grit. There is also a 600 grit version, giving you a range of sanding options for different applications.
Not only is RB J cloth pliable, so easy to use in hard to reach areas, it can also be used with oil or water, making it a versatile option. Paper backed alternatives will break when bent and with the pressure applied in turning, the grit will come off, therefore the cloth backed RB paper is an attractive option.
Another highly rated hand sanding option, is our own Axminster Abrasive Strip Kit, available in two options. The single sided option ranges from 150 to 400 grit. It is also available in a double sided, perforated strip, with five grades ranging from 150 to 600 grit. Buy as a double pack for excellent value for money. The strip kit is especially great for pen turners and smaller project work.
An excellent alternative to paper or cloth backed abrasive, is a nylon abrasive. Hermes Webrax features a mix of abrasive grit bonded to non-woven nylon web. Available in five grades, which are coloured coded, this nylon alternative is safer than using wire wool for example.
They are also useful for applying finishes. Webrax 0 is a non abrasive pad which can act as a carrier for your chosen finish. Use the 1,500 grit for applying waxes over a sanding sealer for a bright finish.
For the pen turner
Micro Mesh Soft Touch Abrasive Pads are a must for pen turners. Available from 1,500 to 12,000 grit, they are perfect for polyester or acrylics, giving your plastic pens a scratch free and glass like finish.
They are reusable and long lasting, particularly when used with water for wet sanding, although they can be used dry too. Use with an acrylic polish or burnishing paste to achieve a glass like shine.
For the bowl turner
An essential piece of kit for any turner looking to start out in bowl turning is the hand rotary sander. We recommend the Axminster Woodturning Deluxe Bowl Sanding Kit. This handheld rotary sander works with the momentum of the lathe and the pad rotates with the turning bowl. Our deluxe bowl sanding kit comes with two 75mm heads and two 50mm heads. A great technique is to alternate the rotary power sander with some hand sanding to criss-cross the grain to rid your bowl of sanding marks for a smooth finish.
If turning a lot of bowls, or bigger bowls, then maybe consider a power sander.
Flexipads offer a square edge and tapered edge 50mm head, and also a smaller 25mm power sander head for box making. They simply fit into a power drill and rotate with force, at a different speed to your bowl. It is a quicker, more aggressive technique for quicker sanding.
Working through the grades
One of the basic principles to master with sanding, is the concept of working through the grades. Essentially, the higher the grit number, the finer the abrasive is and the smoother your finished surface will be. The lower grit numbers represent coarser abrasives that scrape off materials much quicker.
The idea behind moving through the grit grades is to remove the marks from the previous grade. So you begin by removing the marks made by your turning tools, and then work through the grits to remove the scratches as you go.
Turning tips for acrylic
Start with a finer grade of RB paper - we suggest a 400 grit.
Ensure your lathe speed is low so not to melt the acrylic. Tip: Using a bit of water will stop clogging on the paper.
Use the 600 grit which is traditionally a finishing grade. Then introduce the 1,500 grit micro mesh and turn the lathe speed up.
Repeat the process working through the wet micro mesh grades.
Apply the Axminster Acrylic Polish burnishing cream, an abrasive suspended in a solution, using tissue or a soft cloth. Be careful upon initial application that it does not spray up. The burnishing cream is not applying a surface finish, it is actually making it shine by abrading the surface finely.
Remove the excess cream and see the shine! One of the best results you can get for acrylic pen turning.
Tips for bowl turning
Get your bowl turning at around 1,000 revs on the lathe.
Start with 100 grit RB paper. Support the wrist and move your hand smoothly from the centre out towards the edge and back to remove the turning marks. Move on to the 150 grit.
Next, introduce the rotary sander using the same grit.
Working through the grits, alternate between your rotary sander and hand sanding, applying the same techniques outlined and using the same grits for each as you go. This ‘criss-crossing’ technique allows you to remove the previous sanding marks before moving on to the next.
Once reaching 400 grit, finish up on hand sanding with a 600 grit (the brown RB paper). This will leave a bright finish.
Next, apply a sanding sealer. Wipe off the excess before it dries and use the Webrax 1,500 grit to get down the risen grain from the sanding sealer. This will create the ‘canvas’ for your wax finish.
Apply a generous coat of wood wax. We recommend Axminster Clear Paste Wood Wax, and use the same 1,500 grit Webrax to work it into the timber on a slow speed.
Finish with a soft tissue or cloth to buff the piece and achieve the final polish.
Dust extraction is a must
We have introduced you to some of the essential woodturning abrasives for any woodturner’s tool kit. Using these abrasives alongside the suggested techniques can only lead you to sanding perfection.
Given it a go? Then let us know!
If you have tried any of these products or techniques to finish your woodturning projects, then let us know. We would love to see the finished results! Comment below or send us a photograph. Alternatively, get in touch via our social media platforms and share photographs of your pieces. Find us on Facebook or connect with us on Instagram – search @Axminstertools.

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From May 21st to June 16th Catarina will be performing as Sarah Brown in Guys and Dolls at the Capitol Theatre, Port Hope. Tickets on sale here ! Be sure to not miss this classic!
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Food Forward: Urban Farming (PBS)Posted: February 5, 2013
PBS takes us on an interesting journey through the exciting and expanding urban agriculture movement in America. From hydroponic to honey farms, from Manhattan to Detroit to Oakland, these individuals are utilizing rooftops and vacant lots to localize food production. They’re keeping it natural and at home, and they put all their love and energy into the food that they grow for their community. The people we get to know in this video emit an infectiously driven and positive vibe. This video is simply inspirational, extremely informational, and gives me so much hope for the future of urban agriculture.
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DRUG dealers hoarding thousands of pounds of cannabis, cash and cocaine baffled cops by inviting them into their Bootle home.
In a bizarre series of events the pair somehow unwittingly managed to dial 999, summoning the police to their address.
Police received an abandoned 999 call on Sunday night (October 25) and sent officers to the address on Ursula Street, Bootle.
The line went dead before the caller said anything, and so officers were sent to the address at 8.50pm to make sure that no-one was in distress.
There was no answer at the terraced house when police arrived.
Fearing for the safety of the occupant the team were set to force entry to the property when the door opened.
A smell of cannabis greeted the police and they made two arrests, on suspicion of possession of cannabis.
A search of the house following those arrests revealed a stash of drugs and cash in the rear living room.
Officers came across about £2,000 in cash, a bag of white powder believed to be cocaine, and six nine-ounce bricks of cannabis resin with an estimated street value of up to £3,000.
Two men aged 27 and 29 from the Bootle area have been arrested in connection with the drugs haul.
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Kendrick Lamar Praises DMX
Young rapper Kendrick Lamar has been vocal about his admiration for 2Pac's life and music. It turns out Lamar is also a huge fan of troubled rapper DMX. Lamar revealed that X's early work provided a template for him as a youngster.
“Well, I started rhyming off of DMX's first album,” Lamar explained. “I’ll never forget I was in 7th grade [and] my homie Antonio just threw the CD in my hand said ‘Listen to this.’ I put that in man and I was blasting it and I started penning my own music.”
Like the classic debuts of many 80s and 90s rapper, Lamar also said that his first album will be low on features. “I really want to go dolo on it because I really want to get the full story out and make it make sense. If I do do a feature it has to make a hundred percent, the best sense,” the rapper revealed. “I don’t really wanna force nothing. Well, all of my music. Even the features I do within my camp, them features have to make sense with me. I can’t just do it just because.”


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David therefore departed thence, and escaped to the cave Adullam: and when his brethren and all his father's house heard [it], they went down thither to him.
And every one [that was] in distress, and every one that [was] in debt, and every one [that was] discontented, gathered themselves unto him; and he became a captain over them: and there were with him about four hundred men.
And David went thence to Mizpeh of Moab: and he said unto the king of Moab, Let my father and my mother, I pray thee, come forth, [and be] with you, till I know what God will do for me.
And he brought them before the king of Moab: and they dwelt with him all the while that David was in the hold.
And the prophet Gad said unto David, Abide not in the hold; depart, and get thee into the land of Judah. Then David departed, and came into the forest of Hareth.
When Saul heard that David was discovered, and the men that [were] with him, (now Saul abode in Gibeah under a tree in Ramah, having his spear in his hand, and all his servants [were] standing about him;)
Then Saul said unto his servants that stood about him, Hear now, ye Benjamites; will the son of Jesse give every one of you fields and vineyards, [and] make you all captains of thousands, and captains of hundreds;
That all of you have conspired against me, and [there is] none that showeth me that my son hath made a league with the son of Jesse, and [there is] none of you that is sorry for me, or showeth unto me that my son hath stirred up my servant against me, to lie in wait, as at this day?
Then answered Doeg the Edomite, which was set over the servants of Saul, and said, I saw the son of Jesse coming to Nob, to Ahimelech the son of Ahitub.
And he inquired of the LORD for him, and gave him victuals, and gave him the sword of Goliath the Philistine.
Then the king sent to call Ahimelech the priest, the son of Ahitub, and all his father's house, the priests that [were] in Nob: and they came all of them to the king.
And Saul said, Hear now, thou son of Ahitub. And he answered, Here I [am], my lord.
And Saul said unto him, Why have ye conspired against me, thou and the son of Jesse, in that thou hast given him bread, and a sword, and hast inquired of God for him, that he should rise against me, to lie in wait, as at this day?
Then Ahimelech answered the king, and said, And who [is so] faithful among all thy servants as David, which is the king's son in law, and goeth at thy bidding, and is honourable in thine house?
Did I then begin to inquire of God for him? be it far from me: let not the king impute [any] thing unto his servant, [nor] to all the house of my father: for thy servant knew nothing of all this, less or more.
And the king said, Thou shalt surely die, Ahimelech, thou, and all thy father's house.
And the king said unto the footmen that stood about him, Turn, and slay the priests of the LORD; because their hand also [is] with David, and because they knew when he fled, and did not show it to me. But the servants of the king would not put forth their hand to fall upon the priests of the LORD.
And the king said to Doeg, Turn thou, and fall upon the priests. And Doeg the Edomite turned, and he fell upon the priests, and slew on that day fourscore and five persons that did wear a linen ephod.
And Nob, the city of the priests, smote he with the edge of the sword, both men and women, children and sucklings, and oxen, and asses, and sheep, with the edge of the sword.
And one of the sons of Ahimelech the son of Ahitub, named Abiathar, escaped, and fled after David.
And Abiathar showed David that Saul had slain the LORD'S priests.
And David said unto Abiathar, I knew [it] that day, when Doeg the Edomite [was] there, that he would surely tell Saul: I have occasioned [the death] of all the persons of thy father's house.
Abide thou with me, fear not: for he that seeketh my life seeketh thy life: but with me thou [shalt be] in safeguard.
He that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, saith the Lord. These are the words of Christ; and they direct us to imitate his life and character. The Imitation of Christ is a guide to following the example of Jesus Christ. It should be our most earnest study to dwell upon the life of Jesus Christ. The Imitation of Christ.
This is the King James version of Christ's own words. This collection organizes and presents every word spoken by Jesus in one place and provides an index to assist in finding specific ocassions, places and events. The complete sayings of Jesus is a must read for bible study.
The Gospel of the birth of Mary was attributed to St. Matthew and was received as genuine and authentic by early Christians. It is to be found in the works of Jerome, a Father of the Church in the 4th century and is translated from his collection. The Birth of Mary.
The Book of Enoch is ascribed to the great-grandfather of Noah and is included in the cannon of some churches. It describes the fall of the angels (watchers), visions of heaven and hell and the birth of Noah. Quotes from the book of Enoch are found in the New Testament. The Book of Enoch
Books 1 begins immediately after the expulsion from the Garden of Eden. We learn about the fall but also of the promise to save Adam and his decendents. The story depicts mans struggle against evil, the devil and sin. The First Book of Adam and Eve
Discusses Adam's sorrow and death. The history of the patriarchs who lived before the Flood until the birth of Noah; the children of Seth on Mount Hermon and Cain's death. It ends with the testament and translation of Enoch. The Second Book of Adam and Eve
Let us love one another, for love comes from God and every one who loves is a child of God and knows God. He who loves not man does not know God, for God is love. God showed his love for us, for he sent his only Son into the world that through him we might have life. Bible Verses About Love
The Apocrypha books were included in the original King James Version of the bible and many others. This collection of ancient books was kept in a separate section between the Old and New Testaments or as an appendix. This translation is from the World English Bible. Apocrypha.
The childrens bible provides bible lessons from the Old and New testaments. There are 216 stories written in plain english. The stories are easy to read but not just for childern. I enjoy reading the childrens bible and almost everyone does. The Childrens Bible.
We know what love is by this, that Christ laid down his life for us; so we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers. But if any one has this world's wealth and looks on while his brother is in need and shows no sympathy for him, how can the love of God remain in him? Let us show our love not with words nor with our lips only, but by deeds and sincerity. God's Love.
The Books of The King James Bible include the 39 books of the Old Testament, an intertestamental section containing 14 books of the Apocrypha, and the 27 books of the New Testament. The King James Version of the Bible is one of the most important books in the English-speaking world. King James Bible.
The World English Bible was produced to provide speakers of modern English with a version of the Bible that is easily understood. The Bible is in the public domain and available world-wide. It is an accurate modern translation of the content of original King James Bible, including the Apocryphal books. World English Bible.
The favorite verses page is a list of popular bible verses. Each verse includes a link to the chapter and verse of the book where it is found in the bible. Click on any link for a bible verse and it will take you to that location in the bible.
The bible contains great stories. Visit the bible stories page for links to some of the best known and most significant stories and passages in the bible.
Visit the search page to access additional search options and to learn about how to utilize them.
Below are a few examples for some of the words most often searched in the bible. Select from the list of words below to find all bible verses that include that word or name.

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Daniel Evans’ Sheffield Crucible production of Show Boat celebrated its West End opening last night (25th April) at the New London Theatre. VIP guests included Bryan Adams, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Ian McKellen, Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, Julian Ovenden, Samantha Spiro, Charlotte Randle, Martin Sherman, Ruby Wax, Ben Freeman and Richard Wilson. Check out images below (click to enlarge).
Currently booking to 7th January 2017, Show Boat stars Malcolm Sinclair (Capt. Andy Hawks) and Chris Peluso (Gaylord Ravenal) who join original Sheffield cast members Gina Beck (Magnolia Hawks), Lucy Briers (Parthy Ann Hawks), Rebecca Trehearn (Julia La Verne), Emmanuel Kojo (Joe), Sandra Marvin (Queenie), Alex Young (Ellie May Chipley) and Danny Collins (Frank Schultz).
They are joined by John Coates, Adam Dutton, Kit Esuruoso, Nolan Frederick, Linford Johnson, Javar La’Trail Parker, Kate Milner-Evans, Maria Omakinwa, Ryan Pidgen, Mykal Rand, Leo Roberts, Tosh Wanogho-Maud, Christina Bennington,Victoria Hinde, Linda John-Pierre and Simbi Akande, Georgie Ashford, Laura Darton, Joshua Da Costa, Dale Evans andTom Partridge.
Music is by Jerome Kern and book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II based on the novel Show Boat by Edna Ferber. Designs are by Lez Brotherston with choreography by Alistair David, musical supervision and direction by David White, lighting by David Hersey, sound by Paul Groothuis and video design by Tim Reid.
Photo Credit: Dan Wooller


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- Member, Order of Australia (AM), 2013 - for service to cartography and geospatial science as an academic, researcher and educator.
- Thornton Smith Medal, 2012 – School of Engineering, The University of Melbourne. (For outstanding contribution to the engineering profession in the field of Geomatics.)
- Great Officer of Brazilian Cartographic Merit, 2012 - Sociedade Brasileira de Cartografia
- Spatial Professional of the Year, 2011 – Surveying and Spatial Sciences Institute, Australia
Professor Cartwright is well known for his experimental research work on the application of Integrated Interactive Media to cartography commencing over 25 years ago and as such he is considered to be one of the early Australian researchers in this field. Research has been applied to: computer graphics, videotapes; videodiscs Wireless Handheld Information Appliances (WHIA integrated media; the World Wide Web and cartographic applications; games environments; Web GIS virtual environments; usability studies; and applications of the narrative for visualising geography. He has also been involved with international researchers in setting a research agenda for interface design related to geographical information provision using integrated media. His reputation is evidenced by invitations to author book chapters on this subject edited by internationally regarded researchers. These include: the Manual of GIS, a key book developing concepts for depicting geography differently using interactive media and published by the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, a key scientific organization in the Geospatial science community; Geographic Visualization (Wiley), a collection of seminal works on geographical visualization that was developed to set a research agenda for the application of computer visualization tools for representing geography; Landscape Analysis and Visualisation, (Springer-Verlag) (co-edited by Cartwright) which developed concepts for using integrated media for visualizing Australian landscapes; Mapping in a Digital Age (Blackwell), and international collaborative publication that brought-together experts in Geospatial sciences to state current thinking in the geospatial sciences related to the use of digital mapping technologies; Companion Encyclopaedia of Geography: From Local to Global (Routledge), a book which specifies the key research areas in the Geospatial sciences for the forthcoming decade; and Cybercartography (Elsevier Science), which explored the theoretical underpinnings for exploiting the Web for cartographic publishing and information dissemenation. He was also co-editor in 1999 of a seminal work on multimedia cartography: Multimedia Cartography (Springer-Verlag), with Peterson and Gartner. This book formalised research and development in multimedia cartography. Multimedia Cartography Edition 2 of the book was published in 2007.
In 2008 he was a CI in the team that received a Linkage grant: “Geo-placed Knowledge: developing a methodology for provisioning stakeholders in natural environments management with integrated media tools“. This project is developing theory and prototype tools using Web 2.0 to facilitate the better management of Australian parks, with Linkage partner parks Victoria.
Professor Cartwright has extensive experience in the application of integrated to mapping and Geographical Visualization. He is a Member of the Editorial Board and Editor for the Pacific Rim for The Cartographic Journal, a member of the Editorial Board for Transactions in GIS (USA/UK), Blackwell Publishers, a member of the Advisory Board for Cartographica, the Journal of the Canadian Geomatics Association and a member or the Advisory Panel, The History of Cartography Project, Volume 6, The University of Chicago Press.
Senior supervisor for five completed PhD candidates and three completed M App Sc candidates in the School of Mathematical and Geospatial Sciences, RMIT. Co-senior supervisor for one PhD candidate at the University of Vienna, Austria. Second supervisor of three completed PhD candidates in the School of Mathematical and Geospatial Sciences, RMIT, one completed PhD candidate in Design and Social Context at RMIT, Second supervisor of a completed PhD candidate in the School of Art at RMIT, two PhD candidates at ETH Zurich, Switzerland.
Currently the senior supervisor of one M App Sci candidate and one PhD candidate in the School of M&GS at RMIT. Co-senior supervisor for one PhD candidate at the University of Vienna, Austria. All candidates were/are undertaking research into the application of Integrated Media and geographical information analysis and representation.
Professor Cartwright’s research is conducted in the application of integrated media to mapping and visualizing geographical information. He has worked with integrated interactive media for providing graphical access to geographic information since the mid-80s. His research and development activities have been widely disseminated in over 300 academic publications.
- Doctor of Philosophy (Melb)
- Doctor of Education (RMIT)
- Bachelor of Applied Science (VIC)
- Diploma of Applied Science (RMIT)
- Graduate Dip Ed (Tertiary) (HIE)
- Graduate Dip Media Studies (Victoria College)
- Graduate Dip Info and Comm Ed (Melb)
- Graduate Dip in Graphic Comm Ed (Melb)
Professional interests and links to industry
- Chair, Joint Board of Geospatial Information Societies
- Immediate Past-President, International Cartographic Association (ICA)
- Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society
- Fellow of the British Cartographic Society
- Hon. Fellow of the Mapping Sciences Institute, Australia (MSIA)
- Hon. Fellow of the Surveying and Spatial Sciences Institute (SSSI).
- Member, Society of Cartographers, UK
- Member, The Australian and New Zealand Map Society
Accomplishments and achievements
- Joint Board of geospatial Information Societies
- Chair, 2011 - 2014
- The International Cartographic Association (ICA)
- Immediate Past-President, 2011-2015
- President, 2007 - 2011
- Other positions held:
- Chair, Working Group on Art and Cartography
- Member, Commission on Visualization and Virtual Environments
- Member, Commission on Maps and the Internet
- The Mapping Sciences Institute, Australia (MSIA)
- National President, 1998-99
- Federal Councillor, 1989-91, 2001-current
- National Research and Development Programme Manager, 1990-93, 1995-98
- President, Victorian Division. 1991-92
- Vice-President, Victorian Division, 1990-91
- Secretary, Victorian Division, 1981-82
- Committee Member, Victorian Division, 1976-82, 1989-94, 1997-current
- Convenor, Victorian Division, Research and Development Sub-Committee, 1989-94
- Spatial Sciences Institute (SSI)
- Regional Committee Member, Victoria, 2004-2005
- Australian Map Circle (AMC)
- Vice-President, 1980
- Secretary, 1978-79
- Chair, Working Group 5 - Communication and Visualization of Spatial Data, Technical Commission II, International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ISPRS), 2004 - 2008.
- Adjunct Professor, Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan, China, 2014 - .
- Guest Professor, Department of Cartography, Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule (ETH) Zurich (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich), Switzerland.
- Guest Professor, Institut für Geographie, Universität Wien, Austria.
- Guest Professor, Departamento de Ing. Topográfica y Cartografía, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid.
- Guest Professor, Institut für Geoinformation und Kartographie, Technische Universität Wien, Austria.
- Honorary Professor, Chinese University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou, China.
- Former Member RMIT SET College Board
- Member, RMIT SEH College Board, 2012-2013
- Koletsis, E.,van Elzakker, C.,Kraak, M.,Cartwright AM, W.,Arrowsmith, C.,Field, K. (2017). An investigation into challenges experienced when route planning, navigating and wayfinding In: International Journal of Cartography, 3, 4 - 18
- Cartwright AM, W. (2015). Rethinking the definition of the word 'map': an evaluation of Beck's representation of the London underground through a qualitative expert survey In: International Journal of Digital Earth, 8, 522 - 537
- Cartwright AM, W. (2015). Representing the city: Complementing science and technology with art In: De-Signing Design: Cartographies of Theory and Practice, Lexington Books, Maryland, United States
- Moore, A.,Cartwright AM, W. (2015). Special feature: Extracting geography from cartoons in a war context In: Journal of Spatial Science, 60, 19 - 36
- Cartwright AM, W. (2015). A qualitative evaluation of a proposed metro map for Melbourne's underground system In: Proceedings of Research@Locate 15 in conjunction with Locate 15, Brisbane; Australia, 10-12 March 2015
- Cartwright AM, W. (2015). Mapping the past and the present In: Cultural flows across the Western Himalaya, Verlag der �sterreichischen Akademie der Wissenschaften, Austria
- Kwan, M.,Arrowsmith, C.,Cartwright AM, W. (2015). Developing a method for visualizing population movements In: Geo-intelligence and visualization through big data trends, IGI Global, United States
- Quinn, B.,Cartwright AM, W. (2014). Geographic board games In: Proceedings of the 2014 Geospatial Science Research 3 Symposium (GSR_3), Melbourne, Australia, 2-3 December 2014
- Moore, A.,Cartwright AM, W.,Hulbe, C. (2014). The geography of World War I cartoons: Gallipoli In: Proceedings of the 2014 Geospatial Science Research 3 Symposium (GSR_3), Melbourne, Australia, 2-3 December 2014
- Cartwright AM, W. (2014). Going around in circles? A qualitative evaluation of a proposed metro map for Melbourne's underground system In: Proceedings of the 2014 Geospatial Science Research 3 Symposium (GSR_3), Melbourne, Australia, 2-3 December 2014
- Geo-placed Knowledge: developing a methodology for provisioning stakeholders in natural environments management with integrated media tools. Funded by: ARC Linkage Project 2008 Round 2 from (2009 to 2012)
- Towards Gallipoli 2015 - Development of Geospatial Methodologies for Visualising the Political and Physical Geographies of the Campaign. Funded by: RMIT Research Leave Awards from (2009 to 2009)
- Development of Representation, Presentation and Interaction Models for the Delivery of Interactive Geospatial Information Services via the Mobile Internet. Scholarship, Karen Wealands. Funded by: ARC APAI Grant pre-2014 from (2003 to 2006)
10 PhD Completions and 2 Masters by Research Completions2 PhD Current Supervisions

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This course is aimed at anyone who has to deal with Procurement from a new business perspective through to fee negotiations, and explains how best to work with them.
You’ll learn what news is (and isn’t) and why the media reject so many press releases. You’ll come up with ideas for stories that the media want to run and write headlines that grab the media’s attention for the right reasons. You’ll feel more confident about pitching ideas and you’ll write up press releases more quickly, more easily and more effectively.
This is a practical course with lots of participation and feedback. You’ll use a mix of discussions, exercise, case studies and examples to learn:
What the media want (and don’t want) from PR practitioners
What makes a story newsworthy
The difference between true news and PR puff
The basic requirements of every press release
How to answer the ‘who, what, where, when, why and how’ questions
The importance of headlines and first paragraphs
How to find ideas when there is nothing new to say
How to use the Inverted Pyramid to structure press releases
How to find and write quotes that add something to the story
The difference between writing for print, writing for broadcast and writing for online
How to optimise your online press releases to improve SEO
How to pitch ideas via phone, email and social media
How to use different tools to get your story out to the media
How to adapt your writing style
The things that journalists complain about when dealing with PR practitioners
How to avoid the common pitfalls
- See more at: http://www.prca.org.uk/product.asp?cid=2&pid=3780&sid=283#sthash.KkLTVS2...
Full course notes will be provided. A notebook and pen will also be provided. If you prefer to work on a laptop, you are more than welcome to bring it along with you to use throughout the day.


Exploring the Revolutionary Potential of Blockchain Technology
In recent years, blockchain technology has gained significant attention and has been hailed as one of the most exciting and potentially revolutionary innovations of our time. This decentralized ledger system has the potential to disrupt various industries and transform the way we conduct transactions, store data, and establish trust. In this article, we will explore the fundamental principles of blockchain technology, its potential applications, and address some commonly asked questions.
Understanding Blockchain Technology
At its core, a blockchain is a digital ledger that records transactions across multiple computers, known as nodes. Each transaction is bundled into a block and added to a chain of previous blocks, hence the name “blockchain.” What separates this technology from traditional databases is its inherent decentralization. Instead of being stored on a central server or controlled by a single entity, blockchain data is distributed across a network, making it more secure, transparent, and resistant to fraud or manipulation.
The revolutionary aspect of blockchain lies in its ability to establish trust in a trustless environment by utilizing cryptography and consensus algorithms. Transactions recorded on a blockchain are verified and agreed upon by consensus among multiple nodes. Once a block is added to the chain, it becomes nearly impossible to alter or delete, ensuring data integrity and immutability.
Applications of Blockchain Technology
1. Financial Services: Blockchain technology can simplify and streamline financial transactions by eliminating intermediaries, reducing costs, and increasing security. Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum are powered by blockchain and provide an alternative to traditional banking systems. Smart contracts, self-executing agreements stored on a blockchain, can automate complex financial processes, such as insurance claims and cross-border payments.
2. Supply Chain Management: Blockchain can enhance supply chain transparency by tracking the movement of goods from the point of origin to the consumer. This technology enables real-time monitoring, verification of product authenticity, elimination of counterfeit goods, and optimization of inventory management.
3. Healthcare: Blockchain offers a secure and tamper-proof solution for storing and sharing medical records, enhancing patient privacy and interoperability among healthcare providers. It can also aid in clinical trials by ensuring transparent data collection and verification.
4. Voting Systems: Blockchain-based voting systems can potentially eliminate voter fraud and increase trust in the electoral process. Each vote could be recorded on a blockchain, ensuring its accuracy, immutability, and accessibility to authorized parties.
5. Intellectual Property: Blockchain can revolutionize the way intellectual property is managed and protected. By registering digital assets on a blockchain, creators can establish proof of ownership, track usage, and receive royalties automatically, simplifying copyright enforcement and licensing.
1. Is blockchain technology secure?
Yes, blockchain technology is designed to be secure. Its decentralized nature, cryptographic algorithms, and consensus mechanisms make it resistant to hacking, fraud, and data tampering.
2. Does blockchain require cryptocurrencies?
No, cryptocurrencies are just one use case of blockchain technology. While many blockchains are associated with cryptocurrencies, blockchain itself has a wide range of potential applications beyond digital currencies.
3. Can blockchain be adopted by existing businesses?
Yes, businesses across various industries can adopt blockchain technology. However, integration into existing systems may require careful planning and consideration of technical requirements, scalability, and data privacy regulations.
4. Does blockchain eliminate the need for intermediaries?
In some cases, blockchain can eliminate the need for intermediaries by enabling direct peer-to-peer transactions. However, certain industries and complex transactions may still require intermediary services, particularly in the realm of legal and regulatory compliance.
5. Are there any limitations to blockchain technology?
Blockchain technology has limitations related to scalability, energy consumption, and regulatory challenges. However, ongoing advancements and the emergence of new consensus algorithms aim to address these limitations and improve the efficiency and viability of blockchain solutions.
Blockchain technology holds immense potential to revolutionize various industries by enabling secure and transparent transactions, eliminating intermediaries, and enhancing trust. From financial services to supply chain management, healthcare, and beyond, blockchain has the power to reshape existing systems and unlock new possibilities. As this technology continues to mature, it is crucial for individuals, businesses, and governments to explore its applications and potential benefits.


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The vapor infusion system injects (infuses) vaporous treatment into the water flow stream of heat exchangers and process equipment, creating a profusion of bubbles in the flow stream. These bubbles mechanically prevent and chemically reduce fouling on internal surfaces of heat exchangers and process equipment. The bubble-to-surface interaction exposes internal surfaces to chemically treated bubbles. The bubbles deliver dynamic turbulence for physical disruption of fouling formation and impart chemical treatment from the bubble surface with minimal chemical residue into the carrier water stream.
The turbulent bubbles have a chemically treated vapor core that has lower oxygen and an aqueous reactive surface that
- uses less chemical treatment
- mechanically disrupts fouling formation
- inhibits corrosion
- reduces sedimentation
- improves heat exchanger efficiency
- works in situ during process operation (unlike cleaning in place, teardown, and other cleaning protocols)
Published in Heat Exchanger World magazine, October 2022 issue
How vapor infusion works
Dry, oil-free compressed air is directed to a vapor infusion control device that allows airflow at a desired flow rate, duration, and frequency. When the air travels through the vapor infusion cartridge within the vapor infusion control device, the air extracts vapors from the antifoulant medium in the cartridge, reducing oxygen concentration in the air stream. The reduced oxygen air stream, now with chemical vapor, acts as a carrier to the heat exchanger or process equipment. The antifoulant-laden vapor is infused into the water flow stream of the heat exchanger through an infusion wand, creating a vapor bubble cloud in the water flow. The antifoulant-laden bubble vapor moves throughout the system, interacting with potential and actual fouling agents on internal surfaces.
Vapor Infusion lowers operating and maintenance costs
Clean heat exchangers and processing equipment reduce operating costs by continuously running an efficient heat exchange at lower pressure drop. Maintenance costs are reduced by extending the time between cleaning protocols or by eliminating cleaning all together, which reduces the disposal of hazardous cleaning, chemical generation, handling, or release of cleaning agents into the environment.
Vapor Infusion is an environmentally friendly option
Using vapor and bubbles to carry the chemical treatment to the interface with heat exchanger surfaces means that lower concentrations of chemicals are necessary and that low concentration levels (ppb) remain in the process water effluent. With reduced cleaning protocol frequency, or elimination of cleaning protocol, cleaning waste that would typically be released to the environment is reduced or eliminated.
Vapor infusion as part of your decarbonization program
Fouling reduces thermal conductivity and impedes flow within the heat exchanger, resulting in increased pressure drop across the heat exchanger. The increased pressure drop requires more sea water and pump power (from the ship or processing power plant) to produce the same amount of heat transfer, thereby increasing the amount of CO2 emissions. Vapor infusion's continuous, in situ cleaning reduces or eliminates fouling and allows the heat exchangers to operate at optimum design efficiency. Clean heat exchangers reduce energy consumption by sea water pumps, thereby increasing power plant fuel efficiency and reducing CO2 emissions.
Vapor Infusion Story
Vapor infusion was patented by Michael Radicone of I2 Air Fluid Innovation, Inc. Early studies conducted with the United States Navy and commercial applications indicated a profound antifouling effect of vapor infusion treatment. The results of the studies led to the submission of an abstract and subsequent paper at the 2013 International Conference on Heat Exchanger Fouling and Cleaning held in Budapest, Hungary. The audience included researchers from various universities and industries around the world, along with corporate staff of HTRI. After hearing Michael's presentation, Claudette D. Beyer, who was President and CEO of HTRI at the time, invited Michael to present vapor infusion technology at HTRI's 2013 Global Conference & Annual Meeting of Stockholders and began discussion of collaboration.
In 2014, HTRI and I2 Air Fluid Innovation, Inc. agreed to cooperate, market, and further develop vapor infusion for use with heat exchangers and process equipment. HTRI is now the exclusive worldwide provider of vapor infusion technology for heat exchanger and water processing applications using fluid flow (including liquid or gas). Successful heat exchanger implementations in shipping, oil rigs, geothermal and aquaculture (that use water as coolant) has led to an expansion of commercial use in these applications.

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103.1 Power FM is the most listened to station in Ballarat according to the latest Xtra Insights radio survey. They had a share of 28.1% (+0.7), followed by sister station 3BA 102.3FM with 21.2% (-0.8). Next came triple j with 8.6% (+1.1) then ABC Ballarat with 5% (-0.1). Power FM was No 1 in all sessions. Full details below. Click on image.
This morning (December 3) 92.5 Triple M’s Bridge Brousard bid farewell to breakfast radio, hosting her final show at her local RSL in Currumbin on the Gold Coast.


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China’s mercantilist trade war against the US effectively started when China joined the World Trade Organization (WTO) on December 11, 2001. The US supported China’s admission to the WTO, expecting that China would abide by the organization’s rules, which mostly promoted free trade among its 144 member nations back then. (There are 164 members currently.) Instead, the Chinese abused their membership by pursuing mercantilist trade policies. They persistently and systematically violated the organization’s trade rules by using their WTO status to unfair advantage.
However, US officials didn’t publicly acknowledge that the US had been duped until Donald Trump became president. During the presidential election campaign, Trump often promised to take effective measures to correct America’s huge bilateral trade deficit with China. He called China one of the “greatest currency manipulators ever.” He declared that he would instruct the Treasury Department to so label China when he became president.
On April 13, 2018, the Treasury Department, in its biannual currency exchange report, scolded China for its lack of progress in reducing the trade deficit with the US but did not find that it was improperly devaluing its currency, the renminbi. Actually, it was the third time since Trump assumed the presidency that the Treasury Department opted not to accuse China of improper meddling. Instead, the administration opted for tariffs as an alternative means to pressure the Chinese to fix the trade problem.
By the way, previous administrations recognized the problem, but chose a less public and lower-key diplomatic approach to get China to change its ways. For example, to kick-start negotiations to resolve the problem, the Clinton administration slapped the “currency manipulator” label on China in 1994. That was well before China was admitted to the WTO.
In other words, the problem has been festering for a very long time indeed. The US merchandise trade deficit with China was $29.5 billion in 1994 (Fig. 1). Even back then, it was almost 20% of the total US trade deficit (Fig. 2). By 2018, it was up to $419.0 billion, accounting for 48% of the total trade gap.
Let’s briefly review the escalating tensions in the Cold War between the US and China:
(1) Peter Navarro is still Trump’s China hawk. Unlike most of President Donald Trump’s early-term advisers, Peter Navarro is still in the White House. Melissa and I profiled him in our March 8, 2018 Morning Briefing, fittingly titled “Meet Peter Navarro.” We wrote that “the White House director of the National Trade Council seems to be gaining influence and may even be up for a promotion.” Sure enough, he since has been promoted to assistant to the President, Director of Trade and Manufacturing Policy, and the national Defense Production Act policy coordinator.
Navarro long has been a critic of China’s mercantile trade practices. In fact, he literally wrote the book on this subject in 2011, fittingly titled Death by China: Confronting the Dragon—A Global Call to Action. Here is an excerpt from the book’s Amazon description: “The world’s most populous nation and soon-to-be largest economy is rapidly turning into the planet’s most efficient assassin. Unscrupulous Chinese entrepreneurs are flooding world markets with lethal products. China’s perverse form of capitalism combines illegal mercantilist and protectionist weapons to pick off American industries, job by job. China’s emboldened military is racing towards head-on confrontation with the U.S. Meanwhile, America’s executives, politicians, and even academics remain silent about the looming threat.” Most importantly, above and beyond China’s unfair trade practices, Navarro strongly suggested that China posed an existential threat to America’s national security.
(2) The President’s 2018 UN speech. In his September 25, 2018 speech before the United Nations General Assembly, Trump said the following about China, focusing on trade: “The United States lost over 3 million manufacturing jobs, nearly a quarter of all steel jobs, and 60,000 factories after China joined the WTO. And we have racked up $13 trillion in trade deficits over the last two decades. But those days are over. We will no longer tolerate such abuse. We will not allow our workers to be victimized, our companies to be cheated, and our wealth to be plundered and transferred. America will never apologize for protecting its citizens. … China’s market distortions and the way they deal cannot be tolerated.”
(3) The Vice President’s 2018 speech. In an October 4, 2018 speech at the Hudson Institute, Vice President Mike Pence discussed the administration’s case against China in far greater detail. He started out by warning: “Beijing is employing a whole-of-government approach, using political, economic, and military tools, as well as propaganda, to advance its influence and benefit its interests in the United States.”
The rest of the speech was a no-holds-barred blistering attack on the Chinese government. He accused the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) of using “an arsenal of policies inconsistent with free and fair trade, including tariffs, quotas, currency manipulation, forced technology transfer, intellectual property theft, and industrial subsidies that are handed out like candy to foreign investment.” He specifically berated the party’s “Made in China 2025” plan for aiming to control 90% of the “world’s most advanced industries including robotics, biotechnology, and artificial intelligence.” He accused China of economic and military aggression abroad. Pence also documented instances of China using so-called “debt diplomacy” to expand its influence. Pence accused the Chinese government of oppressing its own people at home. He stated that the US was taking steps “to protect our national security from Beijing’s predatory actions.”
The S&P 500 plunged 19.8% from September 20 through December 24, 2018. In our October 15, 2018 Morning Briefing titled “Panic Attack #62,” we listed six reasons for the selloff. We included the Veep’s speech: “Also setting the stage for last week’s selloff was a 10/4 speech by Vice President Mike Pence detailing the Trump administration’s long list of complaints against China. It wasn’t just about trade … Pence’s speech made it clear that the problem is that China aspires to be a superpower at the expense of the US. While Trump seems to be winning his trade wars with most of America’s major trading partners, the conflict with China is likely to worsen because it isn’t just about trade. It is about national security.”
(4) The President’s 2019 UN speech. In a September 24, 2019 speech at the UN, Trump again called out China, berating Beijing as follows: “In 2001, China was admitted to the WTO. Our leaders then argued that this decision would compel China to liberalize its economy and strengthen protections … for private property and for the rule of law. Two decades later, this theory has been tested and proven completely wrong. Not only has China declined to adopt promised reforms, it has embraced an economic model dependent on massive market barriers, heavy state subsidies, currency manipulation, product dumping, forced technology transfers, and the theft of intellectual property and also trade secrets on a grand scale.”
(5) No Phase 2 to follow Phase 1. After an escalating trade war between the US and China during 2018 and 2019, with both sides raising their tariffs on the other, both parties signed a “Phase 1” trade agreement at the start of this year. It deescalated the trade tensions but left some of the toughest issues for a future Phase 2 deal. While Phase 1 focused mainly on Chinese purchases of US goods, improved US access to China’s financial services market, and some intellectual property issues, Phase 2 was meant to tackle far more difficult issues associated with China’s technology transfer policies, industrial espionage, and government subsidies to state-owned enterprises.
On Tuesday, July 14, Trump shut the door on the next round of trade negotiations with China, saying he does not want to talk to Beijing about trade because of the coronavirus pandemic. “We made a great trade deal,” Trump said, of the Phase 1 agreement signed in January. “But as soon as the deal was done, the ink wasn’t even dry, and they hit us with the plague,” he said, referring to the novel coronavirus, which emerged from the Chinese city of Wuhan.
At the White House, Trump also announced that he signed legislation and an executive order to hold China accountable for the “oppressive” national security law it imposed on Hong Kong. The measure approved by Congress gives Trump’s administration the authority to penalize banks doing business with Chinese officials who implement Beijing’s new national security law on Hong Kong. Trump said he has no plans to talk with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
(6) Pompeo weighs in. In a statement on Monday, July 13, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he was aligning the US position on China’s maritime claims in the South China Sea with the 2016 ruling of an international arbitral tribunal in The Hague. This places the US squarely behind the interests of Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, and the Philippines, all of which have serious disputes with Beijing.
On Thursday, July 16, Pompeo repeated the administration’s charge that the Chinese government “was aware of human-to-human transmission” of the coronavirus “before they shared this with the world.” The day before, he said, “I’m very confident that the world will look at China differently and engage with them on fundamentally different terms than they did before this catastrophic disaster.”
(7) Raising other barriers. The Senate passed legislation on May 15 that could ban many Chinese companies from listing shares on US exchanges or raising money from American investors without adhering to Washington’s regulatory and audit standards. That same day, the Trump administration issued a new rule that will bar Huawei and its suppliers from using American technology and software, a significant escalation in the White House’s battle with the Chinese telecom giant and one that is likely to inflame tensions with Beijing. The rule change, which is slated to go into effect in September, will block companies around the world from using American-made machinery and software to design or produce chips for Huawei or its entities.
On August 15, companies that bid on US federal contracts must certify that they do not use banned products or services from telecom giants Huawei and ZTE, camera makers Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology and Zhejiang Dahua Technology, or radio manufacturer Hytera Communications. Washington cites the risk of sensitive information leaking to Beijing.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd stopped taking new orders from Huawei in May and does not plan to ship wafers after September 15. On July 14, Britain announced that it would ban equipment from Huawei from the country’s high-speed wireless network, a victory for the Trump administration that escalates the battle between Western powers and China over critical technology.
Last week, reports surfaced that the White House is considering putting TikTok on a blacklist that effectively would prevent Americans from using the popular video app, as one option to prevent China from obtaining personal data via the social media platform.
(8) Japan paying companies to leave China. On July 18, Bloomberg reported that the Japanese government will pay at least $536 million for companies to leave China: “Japan’s government will start paying its companies to move factories out of China and back home or to Southeast Asia, part of a new program to secure supply chains and reduce dependence on manufacturing in China.”
(9) The Attorney General’s speech. On Thursday, July 16, Attorney General William Barr warned that the CCP has launched an “economic blitzkrieg” to topple the US from its perch as the world’s superpower, laying out the threat as the most important issue of this century and calling for the Free World to join together in a “whole of society approach” against it.
“How the United States responds to this challenge will have historic implications and will determine whether the United States and its liberal democratic allies will continue to shape their own destiny or whether the CCP and its autocratic tributaries will control the future,” Barr said during a July 17 speech in Michigan.
In some ways, Barr’s speech was even more blistering than Pence’s speech in 2018. He got personal: “The General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party, Xi Jinping, who has centralized power to a degree not seen since the dictatorship of Mao Zedong, now speaks openly of China moving ‘closer to center stage,’ ‘building a socialism that is superior to capitalism,’ and replacing the American Dream with the ‘Chinese solution.’”
As Pence had done in his speech, Barr blasted the CCP’s “Made in China 2025” initiative to dominate high-tech industries like robotics and information technology and electric vehicles, which “poses a real threat to US technological leadership.” The 2025 plan is a “state-led, mercantilist economic model. For American companies in the global marketplace, free and fair competition with China has long been a fantasy.” Barr warned that the “ultimate ambition of China’s rulers isn’t to trade with the United States. It is to raid the United States.”
Barr attacked China’s “ruthless crackdown of Hong Kong.” He said that China is as authoritarian now as it was in 1989 when tanks confronted pro-democracy protesters in Tiananmen Square. He criticized American companies that “have come under Beijing’s influence—even at the expense of freedom and openness in the United States.”
(10) Closing consulates. On Wednesday, July 22, we learned that the US State Department abruptly ordered China to shut down its consulate in Houston “in order to protect American intellectual property and Americans’ private information.” In addition, the Justice Department announced criminal charges against hackers, working with the Chinese government, who targeted firms developing vaccines for the coronavirus and stole hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of intellectual property and trade secrets from companies across the world.
On Thursday, July 23, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo delivered a blistering attack in a speech titled “Communist China and the Free World’s Future.” Here, in his words, is the key theme of his speech: “The truth is that our policies—and those of other free nations—resurrected China’s failing economy, only to see Beijing bite the international hands that were feeding it. … Securing our freedoms from the Chinese Communist Party is the mission of our time, and America is perfectly positioned to lead it because our founding principles give us that opportunity.” His main conclusion was unambiguously hostile toward the Chinese government: “The free world must triumph over this new tyranny.”
On Friday, July 24, Beijing retaliated by ordering the closure of the American consulate in Chengdu. So far, the Chinese haven’t retaliated for the US moves to block Huawei from doing business around the world. What if the Chinese do so against Apple, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Tesla, or other American companies?
Peter Navarro certainly has won the debate over China within the Trump administration, hands down.
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By Jeanné McCartin
Hackmatack Playhouse reached back to 1957 for this year's traditional musical selection. "The Music Man" is served straight up, just as it was meant to be when first performed.
The Music Man
WHERE Hackmatack Playhouse, 528 School St., Berwick, Maine
WHEN Through July 26
COST Adults $25, seniors $23, students under age 15, $10, students 15 to 20, $15, and Thursday senior special, $20
CONTACT (207)698-1807, www.hackmatack.org
It has great direction, strong performances and sharp visual and supporting arts; that's a nice combination right there.
The classic piece by Meredith Willson is about Harold Hill, a conman who goes town to town posing as a band leader, selling band supplies with the promise of instructions. He usually delivers on the goods, but then skedaddles before the town realizes that neither Hill nor the kids can play a note.
His latest mark is the naive residents of River City. Alas, Hill develops feelings for some of the townspeople. He also makes a few enemies who intend to bring him down. The question is, will Hill stay, leave of his own volition or, as threatened — tarred and feathered.
"The Music Man" features a lot of familiar tunes, including "Marian the Librarian," "Seventy-six Trombones," and "Ya Got Trouble (in River City)."
The production's first notable accomplishment is its crisp, respectful direction by Artistic Director Sharon Hilton. She fully recognizes and delivers on the original intent — the all-American, feel-good show.
Hilton's style is clear, the blocking attractive, and it moves fast, making for a clean and entertaining piece.
The show starts with a wonderful performance of "Rock Island" by the male ensemble, a sharp, rhythmic, unconventional piece sung a cappella to the beat of a train, mesmerizing when it's done right — it is and does.
From then on, it's a pleasant ride.
Dan Clay reprises the role of Harold Hill. This time around the actor oozes a conman's stock and trade — charm and confidence. His voice is adequate but pleasant, and taken much further with the actor's own sales skills. It's a smart performance.
Sarah Andrews is Marian, the librarian and piano teacher who steals Hill's heart. She takes the road from austere to warm with ease. Her strong soprano is a perfect match for Marian's tunes.
Hilton's casting is astute overall.
Hats off to Robert Collinge as Marcellus, one of Hill's former partners; Tanya West is hilarious as Eulalie Shinn, the mayor's wife; and Scott Smith is equally so as the tongue-tangled mayor.
Kudos to Rebecca Hios as the sweet Mrs. Paro, Marian's mom (though she's a bit quiet at times); and Michael Walsh as the unlikable, angry whistleblower.
The show also features a great crew of young actors, among them the very sweet Jackson Walsh as Marian's brother Winthrop, and Christian Arnold as Tommy the troublemaker.
There's an "old man" who is hilarious, and a real toddler who unintentionally steals his scenes. The Singing Quartet, the Pick a Little Ladies, along with the teens and boys of River City all do commendable work. It's a great crew that offers up a smashing ensemble choir.
Jerard-James Craven has again designed a perfect set; attractive, functional and quick moving. It's a stellar job.
Fran Bechtold's costume design is perfectly appointed and really enhances the show — everything is right. It's the same for Michael Turner's lighting and Crystal Lisbon's lively choreography.
The band, led by Musical Director Adam MacDougall, does a smart job with only four musicians who make a big sound.
Hackmatack's "The Music Man" is a forthright, well-appointed production that captures the spirit of the mid-20th century, sentimental musical. It's fun, clean and pure entertainment.


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Label & Cat.Number: Terminal Kaleidoscope
Release Year: 2014
Note: re-mastered re-issue of the MC from 1988 (Jarmusic), another collection of rare material from the early LPD days..
Price (incl. 19% VAT): €13.50
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The Lifesucker - [SOL46]
MMMMMMMMMMMMM... - [SOL46]
Government Health Warning
The Divorce - [SOL46]
Boule (Viens Ici!)
Ice Baby Cometh - [SOL46]
Down From the Country - [RUS8231]
Edward Ka-Spel - voice, keyboards
The Silverman - keyboards
A1 from the compilation LP Life at the Top, 1984 Third Mind Records TMLP 07
A2 from the compilation cassette Insane Music for Insane People vol. 2, 1983 Insane/Grafika I/G 2
A3 from the compilation cassette An Invitation to the Last Judgement: The Labyrinth, 1984 Signal SV004 (alternate recordings appear on Edward Ka-Spel releases)
B7 is comprised of "Down from the Country" (5:28) and an unlisted track (0:19). The latter does not appear at the end of the former on Under Triple Moons which collects tracks from Kleine Krieg (where "Down from the Country" appears) and other early cassette releases.
[LPD bandcamp info]
"Real archivists (meaning: not me) should investigate 'Traumstadt #5', a compilation of obscure compilation pieces from the 80s against previously releases as 'Under Triple Moons' and 'Stained Glass Soma Fountains' - and others no doubt - to check what the differences are. There is an overlap with these releases, and maybe also in remastering (techniques will always improve I guess), but should you have a hard time finding these, or looking for the original cassette collection on CDR (or download: all of these can be downloaded from the bands' Bandcamp page), or simply need an introduction to early Pink Dots material, this is one damn introduction. For me this compilation of compilations is like a time machine. Many of these pieces came to me on the original compilations they can be found on, and I remember most of them vividly (but then: I do play 'Under Triple Moons' and 'Stained Glass Soma Fountains' every now and then, so there you go) and all of these are standout pieces, which defined the early sound of the Pink Dots. Psychedelic, funny, collage like and great, great songs, all carried by the characteristic voice of Ka-spel, keyboards of The Silverman, Paganini's violin: all those great early Pink Dots are in place and make up a great selection of songs. I used to sing along with 'The Heretic' when I was a student, together with my mate with whom I was doing music. I can still sing them along actually. Those were the days." [FdW/Vital Weekly]
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From the Mudbrick, you can also enjoy a great walk to us by first ascending to the trig point above the restaurant for great views over the Gulf (and Jurassic Ridge Vineyard): then follow the track to the right of the trig point down through the beautiful native bush of the Te Uri Karaka Reserve (see map above). When you emerge onto Church Bay Road at the bottom of the ridge and creek, turn right and stroll about 100 yards to our winery entrance to enjoy our offerings!
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This is a new built computer. In system utilities and control panel I can find the HD and it says it works but I cannot find it in Filemanager. I havemade updates on Microsoft and ASUS. Any idea on how to solve it?
It has never shown up in File Manager or disk manager so it is not possible to initialize it (partition and format). All units are brand new. When checking the properties of all hardware in "unit manager" I can find it and it says Place 0 (channel 1, Target 0, Lun 0).
Could the problem be related to "Hot swap" placement of the harddrive in the Corsair case and the BIOS of the motherboard? It says in the user guide of the motherboard that the controller of the 6GB SATA connectors are set to IDE by default and that "when using hot plug and NCQ, set the Marvell 9128 Controller item in BIOS to [AHCI Mode]."
What talks against this is that the HD is connected to the slower SATA (not the 6 GB). The SSD and the blue Ray are connected to the 6 Gb SATA and they both work. That I can see the HD in the unit manager also speaks against (I think).


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The Rise of Smart Manufacturing: Integrating IoT and Big Data
In recent years, smart manufacturing has revolutionized the industrial landscape, creating a paradigm shift in how products are manufactured. The integration of Internet of Things (IoT) devices and big data analytics has paved the way for a more efficient, productive, and sustainable manufacturing process.
Smart manufacturing refers to the use of advanced technologies, such as IoT and big data, to optimize and automate manufacturing operations. This concept focuses on harnessing data to make informed decisions and improve productivity, quality, and safety across the entire production line.
The IoT plays a crucial role in smart manufacturing by connecting machines, devices, and sensors to enable seamless communication and data exchange. These interconnected devices generate vast amounts of data, which is then analyzed using big data analytics to gain valuable insights and optimize manufacturing processes.
One key benefit of smart manufacturing is predictive maintenance. By monitoring machine performance in real-time, IoT devices can detect early signs of equipment failure and trigger maintenance tasks promptly. This proactive approach reduces machine downtime and prevents costly breakdowns, ultimately saving time and resources.
Furthermore, IoT-enabled sensors can monitor various variables, such as temperature, humidity, and pressure, ensuring optimal operating conditions. This level of control enhances product quality and reduces defects, ultimately leading to higher customer satisfaction.
Big data analytics, on the other hand, helps manufacturers harness the enormous amounts of data generated by IoT devices. By analyzing this data, manufacturers can gain deep insights into their production processes, identify areas of improvement, and implement data-driven decision-making.
For instance, by analyzing production data, manufacturers can identify bottlenecks and optimize workflow to enhance efficiency. They can also detect patterns and anomalies in the data, allowing them to make accurate predictions and preventive actions to avoid future issues.
Moreover, big data analytics can enable manufacturers to optimize their supply chains and inventory management. By analyzing historical sales data, manufacturers can forecast demand more accurately and adjust their production schedules and inventory levels accordingly. This reduces the risk of overstocking or stockouts, resulting in cost savings and improved customer satisfaction.
In addition to optimizing production processes, smart manufacturing also contributes to sustainable manufacturing practices. By monitoring energy consumption in real-time, IoT devices can identify energy inefficiencies and suggest energy-saving measures. This not only reduces environmental impact but also significantly cuts down operational costs.
Moreover, by leveraging big data analytics, manufacturers can identify opportunities for waste reduction and recycling. By analyzing data on scrap rates and defect rates, manufacturers can identify the root causes of waste and take corrective actions to minimize it. This can lead to significant cost savings and a more sustainable approach to manufacturing.
However, the integration of IoT and big data in manufacturing does come with its fair share of challenges. One major concern is cybersecurity. With numerous IoT devices interconnected, manufacturers must implement robust security measures to protect against cyber threats. This includes data encryption, access control, and regular security audits to ensure the system’s resilience.
Furthermore, given the vast amount of data generated, manufacturers must also address the issue of data storage and scalability. They need to invest in scalable and secure data storage solutions to effectively manage and analyze the ever-growing datasets.
Despite these challenges, the rise of smart manufacturing powered by the integration of IoT and big data is set to transform the industrial landscape. The ability to gather real-time data, gain actionable insights, and optimize manufacturing processes offers immense potential for increased productivity, improved quality, and reduced costs.
As advanced technologies continue to evolve, smart manufacturing will become even more prevalent, revolutionizing the way products are manufactured. From optimizing production processes to enabling sustainable practices, the integration of IoT and big data is shaping the future of manufacturing, offering endless possibilities for innovation and growth.