When it comes to speed, few cars can compare to the Bugatti Veyron. With its incredible top speed of over 250 mph, the Veyron has established itself as one of the fastest production cars ever made. A key factor in achieving this impressive speed is the car’s aerodynamics.
Aerodynamics refers to the study of how air moves around objects, specifically how it affects the forces acting on those objects. In the case of the Bugatti Veyron, its aerodynamic design plays a crucial role in reducing drag and increasing stability, allowing it to reach such high speeds.
The Veyron’s sleek and streamlined body is designed to minimize air resistance or drag. The car’s flowing curves, sharp edges, and aerodynamic lines help the air to flow smoothly over the surface of the car, reducing turbulence and drag.
To further optimize its aerodynamics, the Veyron features a low front end that allows air to pass underneath the car efficiently. The car’s rear spoiler also plays a significant role in generating downforce and increasing stability at high speeds.
Active Aero Systems
One of the most innovative features of the Bugatti Veyron is its active aerodynamic systems. These systems work together to adapt the car’s aerodynamics to different driving conditions, further enhancing its speed and stability.
The Veyron is equipped with a dynamic rear spoiler that adjusts its position based on various factors such as speed and driving mode. At lower speeds, the spoiler remains retracted to reduce drag. However, as the speed increases, the spoiler automatically extends to increase downforce and provide better traction.
The Veyron also features a set of airbrakes located on the rear of the car. These airbrakes act as both air brakes and additional downforce generators. When the driver applies the brakes, the airbrakes extend, creating drag and helping to slow down the car. At high speeds, the airbrakes can also act as an additional source of downforce to keep the car stable.
Side Air Intakes
Another key feature of the Veyron’s aerodynamic design is its side air intakes. These intakes are not only responsible for cooling the car’s powerful engine but also help to direct air around the car, reducing turbulence and drag.
The air intakes on the sides of the Veyron channel air towards the car’s rear to improve airflow and reduce drag. These intakes are strategically designed to integrate with the car’s overall aerodynamic shape, ensuring that the airflow is smooth and uninterrupted.
The underbody of the Bugatti Veyron is meticulously designed to optimize airflow and reduce drag. With its flat and smooth undertray, the car is able to create a low-pressure zone underneath, effectively sucking the car towards the ground.
This downforce generated by the underbody design keeps the car firmly planted on the road, improving its stability and allowing the tires to maintain better traction. This is especially important at high speeds, where maintaining contact with the road becomes increasingly challenging.
Frequently Asked Questions On Unleashing The Power: How Bugatti Veyron’s Aerodynamics Supercharge Speed
How Does Bugatti Veyron’s Aerodynamics Enhance Speed?
The aerodynamic design of Bugatti Veyron, including its spoiler and air ducts, reduces drag and increases downforce, enabling higher speeds.
What Makes Bugatti Veyron’s Aerodynamics Unique?
Bugatti Veyron’s aerodynamics stand out due to its active spoiler, air intakes, and smooth body contours, optimizing airflow for exceptional speed.
How Does The Active Spoiler Of Bugatti Veyron Work?
The active spoiler of Bugatti Veyron adjusts its angle based on speed, reducing lift at high speeds and enhancing stability and grip on the road.
How Do The Air Intakes Of Bugatti Veyron Assist In Speed?
The air intakes in Bugatti Veyron’s aerodynamics ensure efficient cooling of the engine and brakes, preventing overheating and maintaining performance.
The Bugatti Veyron’s aerodynamic design is a testament to the meticulous engineering and attention to detail that goes into creating a high-performance supercar. By reducing drag, increasing downforce, and improving stability, the Veyron’s aerodynamics are instrumental in enhancing its speed and allowing it to achieve its world-class performance.
From its sleek and streamlined body to its active aerodynamic systems, the Veyron stands as a prime example of how a well-designed and optimized aerodynamic profile can push the boundaries of speed and performance in the automotive world.


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- Army chopper crash: Body of second pilot recovered from Ranjit Sagar Dam after 75 days
Over two months after an Army aviation light helicopter crashed into Ranjit Sagar Dam along the Jammu-Punjab border with two pilots on-board on August 3, the body of the second pilot, Captain Jayant Joshi, was recovered from the lake bed on Sunday, an army spokesperson said.
- Mizoram police yet to vacate border despite Delhi meeting
The Centre on Wednesday tried to defuse the inter-state border tension between Assam and Mizoram by asking the chief secretaries and DGPs of the two states to make way for the deployment of a "neutral" Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) along the disputed stretch.
- Four members of gang that duped United States citizens held in Dehradun
A Special Task Force (STF) team from Uttarakhand Police, on Thursday, arrested four members of a gang that duped the citizens of the United States (US) from a call centre operating in Dehradun. The gang is managed from Washington DC in the USA and had set up a branch in IT Park in Dehradun as well.
- UP: Sashastra Seema Bal jawan ‘assaulted’ by a group of Nepalese nationals at border, cops book 20 people
A Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) jawan was allegedly assaulted by a group of Nepalese nationals near the border area in UP’s Lakhimpur Kheri district when he confronted some of them for entering into the country through the forest area. The incident took place near a market in Gaurifanta area of Lakhimpur Kheri district on Sunday.
- 7 months on, women lend farm protest solid support
Even as farmers’ agitation against three farm laws is completing it’s seven months on June 26, women have emerged as a new and strong face of the movement. Whether camping at Haryana’s toll plaza or Delhi borders, they had sustained the efforts of the farmers with their enthusiasm. Whenever, police and farmers got into confrontation in Haryana, women had been seen on the forefront, sometimes even facing injuries and police actions.
- Covid-19: Four districts of Kerala under triple lockdown; borders sealed
The boundaries of four major districts in Kerala, which report the highest number of Covid-19 cases in the state, were sealed and restrictions were further intensified on Monday as a seven-day triple lockdown announced by the state government came into force there from midnight.
- Delhi Police chief reviews arrangements at border points in view of farmers' protest
Delhi Police Commissioner S N Shrivastava on Saturday reviewed the law and order situation and arrangements at various borders points of the national capital in view of the agitation by farmers protesting the three agri laws, officials said.
- Army, ITBP, DRDO teams rushed to Chamoli
The government on Sunday deployed a column of the Army's engineering task force and 200 personnel from the ITBP in Chamoli's glacier burst site for relief and rescue while a team from DRDO, monitoring avalanches, was being flown in for surveillance and reconnaissance. Efforts are on to rescue those trapped in a tunnel being coordinated by the Army and the ITBP.
- Doctors flay attack on medical team during tractor rally
Decrying the unruly scenes at the Red Fort on the Republic Day, the doctors and paramedical staff, who have been holding medical camps at Tikri and Singhu borders, have stated that some mischievous elements were behind the act. They also claimed that during the tractor rally, some of the health workers also bore the brunt of police action against the farmers.
- Police in west UP preparing a list of farmers camping in Ghazipur border
Police in western Uttar Pradesh are in the process of preparing a database of all those villagers who are off to Ghazipur for protests, a massive exercise which union leaders believe will culminate into legal action against farmers for standing up to the three agriculture laws. Senior police officers have confirmed the development.
- BSF foils infiltration bid in Samba, BAT attack in Kupwara
Alert BSF troops foiled an infiltration bid and killed a Pakistani intruder from across the International Border (IB) in J&K’s Samba district on Monday. In north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, BSF thwarted an attack by Pakistan’s Border Action Team (BAT) along the Line of Control (LoC) in Machhil sector late Sunday, officials said.
- Operation in J&K's Machil still on to rule out presence of militants: BSF
The BSF on Monday said the operation along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir's Machil sector, in which four security forces personnel and three militants were killed on Sunday during a failed infiltration bid, was on to rule out the presence of other ultras in the area.

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LANSING, Mich. — Insurance companies in Michigan aren't just ignoring laws protecting against discrimination based on gender or relationship status, but in many cases, the state is rubber stamping the practices, according to an investigation by Scripps station WXYZ in Detroit.
Last fall, Melinda McKee’s husband Jim got news that stopped them in their tracks. He had stage four lung cancer.
In January of this year, he died.
“I am still mourning his loss,” McKee said. “I miss him like crazy.”
She called her insurance company to cancel the insurance on his leased car and got shocking news.
“I got a letter from AAA that said because I am a widow I am in a higher risk bracket,” McKee said.
Even though she has a perfect driving record, McKee says her rates went from under $200 for two vehicles to more than $300 for one vehicle.
“It is completely unfair,” she said.
“It is not legal,” Steve Gursten, head of Michigan Auto Law said. “There is a law right on point that says women can not be charged more than men, nor should they by the way, because statistically, women are safer drivers.”
Scripps station WXYZ decided to see independently how gender and marital status impacted rates.
Reporters requested quotes from two major companies that provide quotes online. That allowed them to change only gender or marital status on the application.
As a single woman, Allstate’s Esurance quote was $294 per month. Change the gender to male, and the quote drops to $230 for the same policy. The penalty for being a woman was 28 percent.
At Progressive, the female penalty was 18 percent.
In both cases, married men paid more than single men and single women more than married women.
WXYZ went to the Insurance Alliance of Michigan.
According to the Insurance Alliance of Michigan, the state insurance commissioner rubber stamps all rates in Michigan as reasonable.
“Because the department can pull their license, can fine them. There is all sorts of recourse there if you feel you are being mistreated by the insurance company,” Peter Kuhnmuench, executive director of the Insurance Alliance of Michigan, said.
State Insurance Commissioner Patrick McPharlin was not available for comment. But public information officer Andrea Miller said gender discrimination is allowed in pricing.
“That is something legal when they are selling the group insurance policies,” Miller said.
It turns out there is a law meant to let groups, like AARP, offer less regulated insurance policies to save members money. Insurance companies have figured out that if they file paperwork saying they are a group, they can skirt regulations.
“They are following the law,” Miller said.
So what do the insurance companies have to say?
AAA said there are systems in place meant to prevent any discrimination based on gender and marital status in pricing.
It said it would work to fix this issue and reached out to McKee.
It contacted the independent agent that sold her policy. In an e-mail to that agent, AAA explained that if a rate score changes when a spouse dies the agent simply has to put in a request to maintain the lower score. AAA says it does not want anyone to face higher rates because they lost a spouse.
Progressive and Esurance did not confirm or deny that gender and marital status impact pricing.
“We work to provide consumers accurate quotes using multiple rating factors that are actuarially justified and proven to help predict risk,” Progressive said in a statement.
“Insurance is a highly regulated industry and Esurance is in compliance with the state laws,” Esurance said in a statement.


Continuous gas detection is critical to ensure a safe workplace. Anyone working in or around compressed gases should be protected by a gas detection device. These devices can be either fixed or portable, depending upon the use case.
When choosing the correct type of device here are a few questions you must ask:
- What is your application or use case?
- What gases are present, being used or created?
- What federal, state or local safety standards are required?
Once you have answers to these questions, selecting the right gas detection device will be straightforward.
Fixed vs. Portable Gas Detectors: Similarities
Both fixed and portable gas detectors play an important role in gas detection and safety. Fixed gas detectors are useful for monitoring areas where hazardous gases may be present on an ongoing basis. Portable gas detectors are useful for personal protection and for monitoring in areas that are not covered by fixed detectors.
But let's focus first on their similarities.
Fixed and portable gas detectors serve the common purpose of detecting potentially hazardous gases. Here are some similarities between the two:
- Gas Detection Capability: Both fixed and portable gas detectors use gas sensors that respond to particular gases, alerting users when gas concentrations reach potentially dangerous levels.
- Safety Concerns: Both types of detectors are crucial for ensuring safety in different settings. Any gas can be a potential safety risk. Both fixed and portable detectors help mitigate the risks by providing early warning of gas leaks or buildup.
- Alarm Systems: Fixed and portable gas detectors are equipped with alarms to alert users when gas concentrations exceed predetermined thresholds. These alarms can be visual (such as flashing lights), audible (such as alarms or sirens), or both, depending on the model.
- Monitoring Capabilities: Both types of detectors provide continuous monitoring of gas levels. Fixed detectors are typically installed in stationary positions to continuously monitor specific areas, while portable detectors offer more flexibility by allowing users to move them to different locations as needed.
- Battery Power: While fixed gas detectors are permanently wired to the grid, they usually incorporate battery backup systems to ensure continuous operation in case of power outages. Portable gas detectors rely on batteries for power, enabling them to function autonomously without the need for external power sources.
- Calibration and Maintenance: Both fixed and portable gas detectors require periodic calibration and maintenance to ensure accurate and reliable performance. This includes sensor calibration, function checks, and regular inspections to verify proper operation and sensitivity.
- Data Logging: Modern fixed and portable gas detectors feature data logging capabilities, allowing users to record and analyze gas concentration data over time. This data can be valuable for identifying trends and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
While fixed and portable gas detectors have similarities in their basic function and purpose, they also have distinct differences in terms of design, application, and functionality, which cater to specific requirements and preferences in different environments.
Fixed vs. Portable Gas Detectors: Differences
Fixed and portable gas detectors have notable differences in their design, application, and functionality. Here are some key differences:
Installation and Mobility:
- Fixed Gas Detectors are permanently installed in specific locations within facilities, such as industrial plants, warehouses, or laboratories. They are designed to monitor gas levels continuously in a fixed area.
- Portable Gas Detectors are handheld or wearable devices that provide flexibility for on-the-go gas detection in various environments for testing in confined spaces or for spot checking leaks..
- Fixed Gas Detectors typically cover a specific area or zone within a facility. Multiple fixed detectors are installed throughout a facility to cover different areas or to monitor for different types of gases.
- Portable Gas Detectors provide localized detection in the immediate vicinity of the user. While they offer flexibility in terms of mobility, they have limited coverage compared to fixed detectors.
- Fixed Gas Detectors are powered by mains electricity and may have battery backup systems to ensure continuous operation during power outages.
- Portable Gas Detectors are powered by rechargeable or disposable batteries, allowing them to operate autonomously without the need for external power sources.
Size and Weight:
- Fixed Gas Detectors are larger and heavier due to their stationary installation and the need for a robust housing to withstand environmental conditions.
- Portable Gas Detectors are designed to be lightweight and compact. They are ergonomically designed to be carried or worn comfortably for extended periods.
Detection Range and Sensitivity:
- Fixed Gas Detectors typically have a wider detection range and higher sensitivity, allowing them to detect low levels of gas over a larger area.
- Portable Gas Detectors have a narrower detection range and lower sensitivity due to their smaller size and portable nature. However, they are still capable of detecting hazardous gas concentrations at levels relevant to personal safety.
Data Display and Connectivity:
- Fixed Gas Detectors can be equipped with large displays and may have built-in communication capabilities for remote monitoring and data logging.
- Portable Gas Detectors use minimal, compact displays focused on low-power use. They may offer Bluetooth or USB connections for data transfer to external devices.
What is a fixed gas detector?
What makes a fixed gas detector unique is that these devices are usually hard-wired, installed on-location, and placed directly near the gas source.
Businesses that typically utilize fixed CO2 detectors include restaurants, breweries, beverage dispensing areas, cultivation facilities, industrial environments, and safety industries.
Additionally, fixed/wall mounted devices have the ability to activate relays and trigger third party systems like ventilation, fire panels, or building management/security systems. We tend to explain that fixed detectors work like a fire or smoke alarm. When a gas leak occurs the monitor sets off an alarm that is audible and visual notifying personnel that a hazard has occurred.
An accurate and reliable Fixed/Wall Mount CO2 monitor like the CM-900 CO2 Industrial Fixed Gas Detector features both audible and visual alarms and relays to trigger third party systems like a shut-off valve, exhaust system, or fire panel. See additional fixed gas safety detectors here.
More importantly, these fixed/wall-mount detectors should have alarm levels that meet OSHA and fire code regulations and include properly mounted signage to indicate potential hazard spaces.
Fixed or wall-mounted gas detector sensors should be mounted at different heights from the floor depending on the gas. For example, a CO2 sensor should be mounted 12 inches from the floor, while an oxygen detector sensor should be mounted approximately 48 inches from the floor. The display unit should be at eye level upon entry to the space or in a managers office.
Fixed and Wall Mounted Gas Detector Pros:
- 24/7 continuous detection for gas monitoring
- Louder audible and brighter visual alarms
- Meets OSHA requirements for many applications
- Relays can trigger an exhaust fan or control panel
- Less likely to be broken or lost by employees
Fixed and Wall Mounted Gas Detector Cons:
- Higher cost to monitor multiple areas
- Hard wired power supply
What is a portable gas detector?
Portable or handheld gas detectors are useful for employees working in temporarily hazardous areas or need protection as they move around the job. Portable safety detectors are designed to warn the wearer of the device when gas levels exceed safety limits.
Workers who use portable gas detectors depend on them to sound an alert immediately upon entering an unsafe area. They are used in breweries, gas distribution centers, cultivation facilities, gas creation sites, mines, underground or anywhere a worker could be exposed to potentially dangerous gases.
When purchasing a portable or handheld gas detector, look for quick gas readings, audible, visual and vibrating alarms, data logging, rechargeable batteries and the ability to easily test them daily to verify they are in working order.
It is important to remember that different gases have different weights. For example, gases like carbon dioxide, propane, butane and refrigerants are heavier than air and will settle in basements or underground.
Portable / Handheld Gas Detector Pros:
- Personal safety device when worn
- Continuous gas monitoring
- Audible and visual alarms
Portable / Handheld Gas Detector Cons:
- Relies on battery for power supply
- Hazard only known after entering a space
- More likely to be lost, stolen or broken
- Employee "forgetfulness"
Every company should have its own policies and procedures to help drive employee education, awareness, performance, and safety.
How to choose between a Fixed or Portable Gas Detector
Choosing between fixed and portable gas detectors depends on various factors related to your specific application and requirements.
Here's a quick guide to help you in order to make an informed decision:
Consider the Application:
- Determine the nature of your gas detection needs. Are you monitoring a fixed area within a facility, or do you require mobility for on-the-go detection in various locations?
- Fixed Gas Detectors: Ideal for continuous monitoring of specific areas or zones within facilities where gas hazards are present.
- Portable Gas Detectors: Suitable for applications where mobility is required, such as confined space entry, leak detection, maintenance activities, or outdoor monitoring.
Assess the Coverage Area:
- Evaluate the size and layout of the area you need to monitor for gas hazards.
- Fixed Gas Detectors: Provide coverage for specific zones within facilities and are suitable for areas where gas hazards are stationary or predictable.
- Portable Gas Detectors: Offer localized detection in the immediate vicinity of the user and are suitable for dynamic environments or applications requiring flexibility.
Review Gas Detection Requirements:
- Identify the types of gases or vapors you need to detect. Consider the range of gases relevant to your application and their potential concentrations.
- Fixed Gas Detectors: Often equipped with multiple sensors to detect a wide range of gases with high sensitivity. They are suitable for environments where various gases may be present simultaneously.
- Portable Gas Detectors: Select models with sensors tailored to the specific gases of concern for your application. Ensure the detector has the sensitivity required to detect gas concentrations relevant to personal safety.
Evaluate Power Source and Battery Life:
- Consider the availability of power sources and the duration of operation required for your application.
- Fixed Gas Detectors: Typically powered by mains electricity with battery backup systems. Ensure the availability of reliable power sources in your facility.
- Portable Gas Detectors: Rely on rechargeable or disposable batteries for operation. Choose models with sufficient battery life to meet your operational needs, considering factors such as temperature extremes and usage frequency.
Review Data Logging and Connectivity Requirements:
- Determine whether you require data logging capabilities or remote monitoring options.
- Fixed Gas Detectors: Often equipped with built-in data logging features and may offer connectivity options for remote monitoring and data access.
- Portable Gas Detectors: Select models with data logging capabilities and connectivity options such as Bluetooth or USB for data transfer to external devices.
Consider Maintenance and Calibration Requirements:
- Evaluate the ease of maintenance and calibration for the chosen gas detector.
- Fixed Gas Detectors: Require periodic maintenance and calibration but may be easier to access and service due to their stationary installation.
- Portable Gas Detectors: Require regular maintenance and calibration, but accessibility may vary depending on the design of the device.
Overall, both gas detectors have specific uses in various industries. While workers in confined spaces typically use portable gas detectors to avoid exposure, companies with hazardous gas in facilities tend to lean on fixed gas detectors for enclosed spaces.
By considering these factors and comparing the specific features and capabilities of fixed and portable gas detectors, you can choose the most suitable option to meet your gas detection needs effectively and more to help save lives in the field.
Fixed vs. Portable Gas Detector Resources
Our eBook "Your Guide to Selecting Fixed vs. Portable Gas Detection Devices" provides key insights into the various types of gas detection devices in several industries Customers can get an in-depth analysis of how to select the proper fixed or portable solution and understand which sensing technology is best for their overall use case, environment or industry requirements.
- Difference between Fixed vs. Portable Gas Detectors
- OSHA Workplace Standards and Requirements
- Single vs Multi-Gas Sensing Solutions
- Sensing Features, Capabilities, and Common Terms
- Gas Detectors by Industry and Application
Contact the gas detection professionals at CO2Meter if you need additional help or have any further questions on which gas detector is right for you or your company. For more information contact us today.


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The BCCC Board of Trustees and the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners held their annual joint meeting this week during which the community college presented its budget request for the 2015-2016 Fiscal Year. We are asking the county for a total of $3,456,579 in current expense and capital funds, an increase of $580,067 over the previous year. This includes $2,568,579 in current expense, or operating, funds and $888,000 in capital, or construction funds. The Current Expense Budget request includes an overall 13.11 percent increase which is mostly attributed to salaries with a 2.91 percent cost of living increase and a 1.5 percent county supplement for all employees. Increases in utilities in the proposed Current Expense Budget are attributed to replacing the college's antiquated phone system with hosted Voice over Internet Protocol. The Capital Expense Budget reflects an overall 46.64 percent increase over our Fiscal Year 2014-2015 budget. The capital projects are listed in order of priority and coincide with the college's 10-year rotation plans and include installation of a fire and emergency services training center east of Building 8 at an estimated cost of $240,000; replacing the HVAC system in Building 2 at an estimated cost of $150,000; installation of Voice over Internet Protocol communications system hardware at an estimated cost of $42,000; installation of a commercial kitchen in Building 8 for a new culinary arts program at an estimated cost of $50,000; paving the Building 12 parking lot at an estimated cost of $150,000. I appreciate the support the county commissioners have shown in the past for the college and the hard work of Vice President of Administrative Services Mark Nelson and his staff in compiling this request. Watch for more news about the county budget request in the coming weeks.
- Congratulations to the five students who have been chosen by the BCCC Foundation as new Ambassadors for the 2015-2016 Academic Year! Those chosen are Nicholas Griekspoor, Christine L. LeCompte, Lisa J. Reid, Kelsey Riggs and Priscilla Styons. They join Sarah Clingenpeel, Jamaal Cofield and Catherine Spring — who will continue as Ambassadors — in representing the college in the coming year. Ambassadors receive a one-year tuition scholarship and help the college market its programs and services. Ambassadors chosen from the ranks of Early College High School students receive a stipend. BCCC's Ambassadors will be called upon to help at Foundation events, lead tours for visiting groups and are available to speak at civic clubs and community groups throughout the BCCC service area. To arrange a visit by an Ambassador to your group, contact Foundation Director Serena Sullivan at 252-940-6326.
- Join the BCCC Foundation for the 12th Annual Cutthroat Croquet Tournament Saturday, May 16, along the waterfront in Bath. The registration fee for the tournament is $35 for each player. The fee includes at least two rounds of croquet and lunch. Spectators may join participants for lunch for a fee of $25. Players and lunch participants are asked to register by May 11 to help the Foundation with planning.
- Calling all gardeners and those who love gardens! The BCCC Foundation will conduct its inaugural lawn and garden tour 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 20. The tour will begin on the BCCC campus with a rededication of the Rosa "Rosebud" Roberson rose garden in front of Building 1. Self-drive and group transportation options will be available for those who want to tour 10 beautiful gardens in the Washington and Chocowinity areas. Watch for more information about this exciting new event!
- The BCCC Foundation is beginning to plan a series of day trips for the upcoming season at the Durham Performing Arts Center, which recently announced its 2015-2016 Suntrust Broadway Series. And Foundation Director Serena Sullivan wants to hear from you! The schedule includes Beautiful
- October 3, 2015, and The Lion King — March 12, 2016. These trips cost $200 per person which includes — transportation, lunch, theater ticket and snacks and beverages on the bus. A $100 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your seat on the bus for all of the DPAC day trips. And don't forget the trip in June to see Newsies.
- Speaking of trips, travelers on the BCCC Foundation/Washington Chamber of Commerce trip to Ireland will be departing from the BCCC campus on Tuesday for their nine-day trip to the Emerald Isle. I wish everyone bon voyage and look forward to hearing about these travels.
- BCCC's digital sign is closer to being a reality thanks to the Foundation Board of Directors. The board voted earlier this week to contribute the remaining funds, up to $15,000, to complete the sign construction. I thank the Foundation board and Foundation Executive Director Serena Sullivan and Foundation Specialist Marcia Norwood for their hard work on this project.
- Everyone is surely aware of the exciting weekend coming up here at BCCC and in Historic Bath. Gullfest will take place on our campus Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and the inaugural Gull Run will take place Sunday at 2 p.m. along a picturesque five kilometer route in Bath. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank the following sponsors of Gullfest 2015: Presenting Sponsor — West Park Motor Co.; Gold Sponsors — Lyons Custom Builders and Magic 95.9; Silver Sponsors — A & W Sales, Broad Creek EMS, Domtar, Hildred Moore Aquatic & Fitness Center, Hibbett's Sports, P & G Manufacturing, PotashCorp Aurora and Tri-County Telecom; Bronze Sponsors — Lowe's of Washington, Mayo & Mayo, Morris Insurance Agency, Sheetz of Washington and Vidant Beaufort Hospital; Copper Sponsors: Bragaw & Co., Child Care Connection, City of Washington Police and Fire Services, Dilday Fitness Center, Mideast Commission, Walmart of Washington, Wayne's Tree Service; Other Contributors — Atlantic Enterprises, Coffee Caboose, Frank's Pizza and Inner Banks Outfitters. Without these generous sponsors, this weekend's events would not have been possible. When you visit any of these businesses, please take the time to thank them for their support. I also thank Gullfest Fundraising Chairman Penelope Radcliffe and her team for their hard work in helping defray the cost of Gullfest!
Service Awards Cookout
- It's that time of year again — the academic year is coming to an end and the annual Service Awards Luncheon is approaching quickly! Once again, BCCC will finish the 2014-2015 year with a cookout for BCCC faculty and staff at noon, Wednesday, May 13. The Board of Trustees and senior staff members will cook cheeseburgers and hot dogs and serve ice cream for dessert. The afternoon will also include a scavenger hunt during which time teams of three people will search the campus for a list of items. First, second and third place prizes will be awarded and announced during the awards ceremony. Please contact Theresa Edwards at 940-6217 or email@example.com no later than 5p.m. on May 6 and let her know whether you will be attending or not able to attend. I hope to see you there!
- The BCCC Board of Trustees at its April 7 meeting approved the summer schedule for BCCC employees. Effective Monday, May 11, and continuing through Thursday, July 30, the official daytime operating hours for the college will be 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday with a 30-minute lunch break. During this time, employees who are away from campus for a day are required to report 10 hours absence on the Leave\Absence Report. Employees who take an entire week's vacation are required to report 40 hours on the Leave/Absence Report. Two holidays will be observed during the summer — Memorial Day on Monday, May 25, and Independence Day on Thursday, July 2. Employees with questions are urged to contact their supervisor or the appropriate Vice President.
- The BCCC Study Abroad Program is pleased to announce that it will offer a trip to Ireland in 2016! This 12-day experience will participants the chance to see both urban and rural living in a European country. Travelers will have the chance to explore the cobblestoned streets of Dublin, cross the hanging bridge of the Giant's Causeway and kiss the Blarney Stone! This trip is offered in conjunction with HUM 180 — International Cultural Exploration. Students completing the trip and the course will receive three hours of transferable humanities elective credit. The cost of the trip is $3,739 but those enrolling before the end of April will receive a $100 discount off the cost of the trip. Students must be at least 18 years old and have a 2.5 grade point average to join the trip. To find out more information, visit www.efcollegestudytours.com/1705280EN. For more information, contact Advisor Suzanne Stotesbury at 252-940-6339 or by email at firstname.lastname@example.org.
Personal and Personnel Notes:
- The office serving BCCC's special populations is now Accessibility Services. Vice President of Student Services Rick Anderson reports that the name change more accurately reflects the functions of the office. Its coordinator Joan Robson will continue to serve at its coordinator.
- Welcome to new Director of Fire Training Programs Johnny Williams in our Division of Continuing Education. He will be working with Billy Respass, EMS coordinator, and Leonard Hudson, Director of Public Safety, to bring new specialist training to BCCC.
And in the coming week, watch for the following:
Beaufort County Community College is a public comprehensive community college committed to accessible and affordable quality education, effective teaching, relevant training, and lifelong learning opportunities for the people served by the College.
|April 18||Gullfest, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., BCCC campus.
|April 19||Gullfest 5K Run, 2 p.m., Bath.
|April 20||Travel/Study Informational Meeting, 10 a.m., Room 111, Building 1.
|April 21||Faculty Senate meeting, noon, Room 104, Building 1.
|April 21||Men of Success, noon, Room 112, Building 1.
|April 21||Graduate and Outstanding Student Recognition Ceremony, 3 p.m., Multi-Purpose Room, Building 10.
|April 21-30||BCCC Foundation trip to Ireland.
|April 22||Tours of campus by fifth grade students.
|April 24||Financial Aid Information Session, 11:30 a.m., Room 935, Building 9.
|April 25||TRiO field trip to East Carolina University to see Lucky Stiff at the ECU School of Theatre and Dance.
|April 27||Tours of campus by fifth grade students.
|April 28||Legacy Luncheon, noon, Multi-Purpose Room, Building 10.
|April 28||Nursing information session, 12:15 p.m., Rooms 1204 and 1206, Building 12.


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Fifty years ago this month, world attention was fixed on a u. This very interesting article, in adobe pdf format will open in a new window. Cia special national intelligence estimate, major consequences of certain u. Semyonivanov, chief of the general staffs chief oper ations directorate, was in overall charge. The new book is titled the cuban missile crisis in american memory. Cuba accounted for most of this concern either directly or indirectly. Eisenhowers administration welcomed the cuban revolution, for batista had long been an embarrassing ally, and a friendly, democratic government in cuba. Highlands newssun 04022019 ufdc home university of. News report on the easing of the cuban missile crisis. Cuba to receive arms to resist the imperialist threats. Further reading cuban missile crisiscuban missile crisis. Due to the age and poor quality of some of the pdf images, a screen reader may not be able to process the images into word documents.
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Groundbreaking held Friday for new Main Elementary
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On February 9th at 4:00 p.m. Rome City Schools celebrated the groundbreaking for a new Main Elementary School construction that officials plan to be completed by the fall of 2018.
Several community partners were on hand to commemorate the addition of this much-needed facility.
RCS board members, Rome City officials, Main High and Elementary alumni, representatives from the Northwest Georgia Housing Authority, members of the RCS ESPLOST Committee, the Rome/Floyd Chamber, educators, staff and students gathered in front of the future site and exchanged hugs, memories of days past, and dreams for the future of students at Main Elementary.
The program for the afternoon included a welcome from Superintendent Louis Byars, Mayor Jamie Doss and Ms. Faith Collins of the RCS Board of Education offered commentary about the impact the new school will have on the Rome City community as a whole, and Reverend Carey Ingram recalled some of the educators from Main Elementary who were instrumental to his success.
All parties present reminded the attendees that a firm foundation for Rome City Schools’ children would be the stepping stone they would need for a bright future
The school is at 3 Watters Street, the same site as the old school.
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More than 900 people gathered Saturday at Hollywood Community Church for a memorial service that traced Michael J. Riddering’s journey from a South Florida church elder and soccer coach to a missionary in the African desert who lost his life in a terrorist attack.
He was a boat builder and lover of the ocean who found himself in land-locked Burkina Faso, where he ran an orphanage, dug wells, helped widows and tried to save souls. “He wasn’t a well driller but he dug 26 wells,” said Brian Burkholder, pastor at the Hollywood church. Riddering had never been a school administrator before but ran an orphanage and school for 400 children. He even performed minor surgery.
“If he were here today, he would ask what is it that God wants you to do,” said Burkholder. And whatever that might be, “then do it.’ Riddering, he said, was a man who “completely surrendered to God.”
The 45-year-old Riddering was killed in Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso, on Jan. 15 as he awaited the arrival of another group of missionaries from the West Pines Community Church in Pembroke Pines.
Because he arrived early, Riddering and a local pastor decided to get a coffee at the Cappucino Cafe, a favorite of Westerners. As they waited, al-Qaida and Al-Mourabitoun militants attacked the cafe and the Splendid, a luxury hotel across the street. Thirty people were killed in the attacks and 56 wounded. While the pastor found a safe place to hide, Riddering was the only American who died in the attacks.
Before the tragedy, probably few in South Florida could place Burkina Faso on the map. It’s a poor West African country of 17.3 million people with an economy built on agriculture and mining. But it is the place, 5,217 miles from their former home in Cooper City, where Amy and Mike Riddering built a life after selling everything they owned, including his business, Ohana boats.
They became missionaries in the tiny village of Yako where they and their team cared for about 400 orphans and widows, created a woman’s crisis center and medical clinic and ran the orphanage and school built by Sheltering Wings, a St. Louis-based charity.
“Mike was a father to all the children who had no fathers,” said Brant I. Brooks, a friend of the Ridderings who lived in Burkina Faso from 2012 to 2015. “He taught these children how to love. He fought for them. He advocated for them when no one advocated for them. He went toe-to-toe with an entire government for these children.”
Until his thirties, Riddering was a pretty typical South Florida guy. He loved the ocean, fishing, boating; he married his high school sweetheart and they had two daughters Haley, now 24, and Delaney, 20.
There was a time, said his brother, Jeff Riddering, when Mike “didn’t feel a whole lot of love in his heart,” didn’t have a lot of friends or a community. But then he opened his heart to God, said his brother, and “God began to work in Mike in very big ways.”
Amy and Mike joined the Hollywood church and there wasn’t anything he wouldn’t do or sacrifice for it, including cutting the grass, said his friends.
His two oldest daughters put together a slide show of his favorite photos that showed his transformation from typical family man to papa to African orphans to a man dressed in brightly printed African shirts who was well aware he lived in a red zone with al-Qaida active only 1 1/2 hours north of the village where the couple lived.
Still, Amy Riddering and the couple’s two adopted Burkinabe children, 15-year-old Biba and Moise, 4, plan to return to Burkina Faso at the end intend of the month.
“People wonder what I am going to do now. It’s simple — God did not only call Mike to Burkina Faso; he called me, too,” she said Friday. It was the first time she has spoken publicly about the Jan. 15 attack. “Our following God’s call and our work with orphans and widows is the most rewarding thing I can imagine.”
She called the 20 hours after the attack — when she didn’t know her husband’s fate — “complete misery.”
Jeff, Riddering, a pastor who introduced his brother and Amy to missionary work, was getting information from news outlets. About a day later, they learned from another missionary that Mike’s body was in the morgue.
Amy laid her husband to rest in Yako, Burkina Faso, because he said he wanted to buried in African soil, and Jeff Riddering officiated the service last week. “It was a beautiful thing to see the response of the Burkinabe people, who came in droves to honor not only the life that Mike had that he dedicated and sacrificed, but also the God that he honored,” he said. He estimates perhaps 5,000 people were there.
The decision to move to Burkina Faso came after the couple “realized that we are really not in control here and we just have to fully trust that God is going to take care of us and when we started to do that, things started to change in our life,” Amy Riddering said.
She noted that her husband used to say “that he trusted God so much that if God had him digging wells in Africa, that’s where he’d go.” He felt certain that God wanted him in Africa, but wasn’t quite sure what his mission would be. Prophetically during his first trip there, he learned there was $20,000 that had been set aside for a well-drilling project.
“I hope we all come out of here saying, ‘I want to be like Mike,’” said Pastor José Santiago as he opened the memorial service.


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Stephen L Drymer is a partner and head of Woods LLP’s international arbitration group. For over 20 years, his practice has been devoted almost exclusively to international arbitration.
Educated and trained in both the common law and the civil law, Stephen has pleaded cases and served as party-appointed arbitrator or tribunal president in international commercial and investment treaty disputes involving the laws of many jurisdictions, both in ad hoc proceedings and under the rules of most major international arbitral institutions. He has acted in important commercial and treaty disputes in the manufacturing, construction, petrochemical, oil and gas, mining, energy, environmental, financial services, hospitality, transportation, aviation, IT, outsourcing, telecommunication, aerospace and crop science industries, among others. Stephen is fluent in English and French with an excellent knowledge of Spanish, and he is regularly involved in arbitrations in these languages.
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- What is the clinical internship?
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- Combining the research and clinical internship
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- Aims of the clinical internship
- 1YMA & RM: Aims of the clinical research part within the clinical internship
What is the clinical internship?
The internship is meant to provide provide an introduction to the organization and practice of mental health care, as well as basic experience in clinical diagnosis and therapeutic interventions. In the Research Master programme, you also conduct a small-scale research project.
For students who intend to pursue post-academic clinical training as a health care psychologist, psychotherapist, or clinical (neuro)psychologist, for example after completing a PhD, participation in these internship activities is a prerequisite for admission to many programmes.
Provided certain additional requirements are met, the clinical internship provides the opportunity for students interested in a clinical career in the Netherlands to obtain two official certificates (the BAPD. Testdiagnostiek (MMH) and LOGO certificates) that are important for entering the field of mental health care in this country.
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Should you be interested in a optional clinical internship, please contact the coordinator of your specialization first.
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A clinical internship lasts 13 weeks fulltime (520 hours) of the total internship period. For the optional Psychodiagnostics registration, include a minimum of 200 hours diagnostics.
Additionally, for Research Master, it includes performance of a small-scale clinical research project. These research activities and thesis (4 ECTS) should be accomplished in approximately 13 days, or about 1/5 of the minimally required clinical internship period of 13 weeks.
Combining the research and clinical internship
The research and clinical internships can be conducted either separately (in any order) or in combination with each other. In a combined internship ( approximately 34 weeks), you can establish a plan with your supervisor about scheduling the components of the two internships, as long as the clinical part is equivalent to at least 520 hours.
If you intend to devote more than the minimum requirement of 520 hours (about 13 weeks full-time) on your clinical internship, please be aware that you need to spend a minimum number of hours on your research internship . For the 1Y Master, the minimum research internship is 588 hours (about 14,5 weeks). For the Research Masters, the minimum research internship is 760 hours (about 19 weeks). The balance between the two internships should be reflected in your contract details.
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PSY4433 Neuropsychological Assessments,
PSY4434 Basic Cognitive Psychological Skills and
PSY4423 Neuropsychology in Practice.
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Aims of the clinical internshipConducting research in a clinical setting is essential to further scientific understanding in the fields of psychopathology and clinical neuropsychology. By testing theories and evaluating the effects of diagnostic or therapeutic interventions in individuals seeking help for cognitive, emotional and behavioral problems, clinical researchers add to the evidence base that guides and helps refine current treatment approaches.
1YMA & RM: Aims of the clinical research within the clinical internship
Given the limited time available, your clinical research project should be clearly formulated and limited in scope. Case-series designs are often feasible in this context, or analysis of test performance, questionnaire or interview data. Ideally, you should have collected at least some of these data yourself. In many clinical settings you may benefit from analysis of ‘historical’ data already obtained on patients. Discuss this possibility with both your institutional supervisor and your UM Minor’s thesis supervisor. As this is a clinical research study, the research question should be relevant in the context of the institution where the research is performed, and the sample must include patients or clients with clinically significant behavioral, cognitive or emotional complaints.

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The latest political earthquake in Saudi Arabia has led to much speculation over the future of the kingdom and the Gulf Arab states. But most analyses have ignored the far bigger issue looming over the region's upheavals: Prospects for a military confrontation between the U.S. and Iran are rapidly escalating.
Just as Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman was consolidating absolute power last weekend — cracking down on the last royal relatives, billionaire investors, Wahhabi clerics and rights advocates who posed a threat to his reign — the kingdom announced it was holding Iran responsible for a missile attack on Riyadh by Yemen's Houthi rebels. The group does have ties to Tehran, but Saudi claims remain unsubstantiated.
Meanwhile, a close Saudi ally, Prime Minister Saad Hariri of Lebanon, abruptly resigned his post while on a visit to Riyadh, citing fears of an Iranian attempt on his life. The Lebanese army and Iran's ally in Lebanon, Hezbollah, deny any such plot. Lebanon is increasingly becoming a flashpoint in the cold war between Tehran and Riyadh.
If Saudi Arabia forces a showdown with Iran, the U.S. would find itself in the middle of it. Statements by President Donald Trump and his national security team point to a more aggressive U.S. posture toward Tehran. This pushback includes de-certifying Iranian compliance with the 2015 nuclear pact despite overwhelming evidence of Iran's compliance, as well as imposing sanctions on the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, Hezbollah, and Iran's ballistic missile program....
The remainder of this commentary is available on bloomberg.com.
Alireza Nader is a senior policy analyst at the nonprofit, nonpartisan RAND Corporation. Amir Handjani is a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council.


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Chelsea are battling with their Premier League rivals Arsenal to land the services of Paris Saint-Germain’s Mauro Icardi in January, according to journalist Ekrem Konur.
The Argentina international joined the French outfit in 2019 after six successful seasons at Inter Milan.
However, things haven’t clicked for him at Les Parisiens. Kylian Mbappe and Neymar have been the hotshots at Parc des Princes, and Lionel Messi’s addition this summer has restricted his compatriot’s game-time.
In spite of this, the player has managed to contribute to 46 goals in 77 matches for his team. However, the South American could be heading for the departure door in January itself.
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During the Sept. 26 meeting of the College of William and Mary’s Student Assembly Senate, discussion divided over the Official Transcript Subsidization Act, which was introduced at last week’s meeting by Sen. Brendan Boylan ’19.
The bill, as it was first introduced, allocated $10,500 from the SA reserves to subsidize official transcripts to the Office of the University Registrar. This money would fully subsidize 1,500 transcripts, priced at $7, on a first-come, first-served basis while prioritizing academic juniors and seniors.
As it stands, each student already receives one free transcript from the registrar.
Following committee meetings Sunday, Sept. 24, Class of 2019 President Jonah Yesowitz ’19 proposed an amendment to remove the stipulation that juniors and seniors would be prioritized in the allocation process. Senate Chair Alaina Shreves ’18 also proposed an amendment to specifically include that the funding for the subsidization would come from the SA reserves.
The sponsors of this bill, which include Yesowitz, Sen. Shannon Dutchie ’19, Sen. Alexis Payne ’19 and Class of 2020 President Kelsey Vita ’20, agreed on these amendments. Yesowitz said that he further wanted to amend the bill.
We talked a lot in student life [committee] about if this is the best way to go about dispersing the funds,” Yesowitz said.
“We talked a lot in student life [committee] about if this is the best way to go about dispersing the funds,” Yesowitz said. “We proposed maybe having instead of 1,500 transcripts being covered in full, all of the transcripts being covered by $2, so that someone who is applying for 10 transcripts is getting some reduction in general. This would show the registrar that we want this to be free eventually, and reducing the per transcript cost would do a much better job of showing that than having every student get one more free one.”
Boylan, who has been working with the registrar’s office since April 2017, said that while he was comfortable discussing further amendments to the bill, he wanted to make sure the funding went into effect as soon as possible. The wording of the bill states that the program will run from Nov. 1 to April 1.
“The thing that we ran into with the registrar’s office is that they were not keen on the idea of partial subsidization,” Boylan said. “I am not sure as to the reason why, and I have not had a robust discussion with them on that issue, and they have not shared the actual volume of transcripts that comes through a duration. Odds are the funds will be used up pretty quickly, given that there is a high demand and it is first-come, first-serve, so I am very much open to talking about the future, because this seems to be going in the direction of becoming a regular thing.”
Some, like Class of 2018 President Laini Boyd ’18, said that they would be concerned that not passing the bill with specific instructions for how the funding would be allocated, or delaying passing the bill to investigate other ways to allocate the funds, would be detrimental to students because they would not be able to receive subsidized transcripts during the fall semester.
However, Associate Director of Student Leadership Development Trici Frederick M.Ed. ’05 said that she believed Yesowitz’s proposed changes to the bill were to allow flexibility in funding allocation, not to delay funding.
“I think what Jonah [Yesowitz] is saying is that you can implement it as it is now,” Frederick said. “It gives you flexibility to change it in the future. He’s saying that we can make it vaguer so that if it has to change, we can change it.”
After further discussion, Yesowitz introduced a formal amendment changing the wording of the bill to remove all specifics about the subsidization process.
Following this amendment, senators moved to approve the Official Transcript Subsidization Act by a vote of unanimous consent. The subsidized transcripts will be available starting Nov. 1, and will continue to be available until the funding runs out.


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Game based, game played. The Drifter is based off of the Drifter Challenge, where Rocket Drifter strolls into town and stays to help rebuild. It is caption based with screenshots of the progression of the challenge. No real story behind it, simply a fun game play save.
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Cristiano Ronaldo first captained Manchester United in March 2008 – beating Bolton 2-0 in the Premier League – and many believe he should take over Harry Maguire’s armband
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At the time, the current Portugal skipper would not have considered becoming a permanent United captain, but that has become a possibility given Harry Maguire’s form.
Many are now demanding that Ralf Rangnick hand Ronaldo the bandage. “It might take some of the pressure off him if Rangnick makes Ronaldo captain at short notice,” wrote ex-United midfielder Robbie Savage in his Mirror Soccer Column Last month.
Daily Mail Columnist Michah Richards added: “The question of whether the armband could be passed on to Cristiano Ronaldo in the short term is not a reflection of Harry’s ability or character.
Richards continued, “He [Ronaldo] knows how to deal with his great personality… a break from responsibility would do him good. He needs support to be the outstanding defender we know and expect from him again.”
Could Ronaldo become Man Utd captain?
Ronaldo’s first experience as United captain came against Bolton, when he scored in their 2-0 Premier League win at Old Trafford. In his post-match interview, he added: “For me, it is [captaining] an honour, it’s a pleasure. But my responsibility is still the same.
“It’s not because I’m a captain that I change my game, my personality. i stay the same person But you know, it’s always good to be captain and I’m captain tonight.”
Ronaldo’s comments suggest he would not turn down the opportunity to manage United in times of need – nor do they suggest a coup against a team-mate – and they should be taken with a pinch of salt.
They were made 14 years ago, at a time when United were in a very different place. Sir Alex Ferguson’s side had countless leaders including Rio FerdinandNemanja Vidic, Edwin van der Sar, Michael Carrick and the injured Gary Neville.
Should Cristiano Ronaldo replace Harry Maguire as Manchester United captain? Let us know in the comments below!
Ronaldo, just 23, wasn’t the obvious choice. However, he is now reflecting on United’s lack of executives and his improved reputation as a skipper. After all, he is the man who guided Portugal to Euro 2016 and Nations League glory – their first major titles.
And, as exclusively revealed by Mirror Football last month, Ronaldo and Maguire were locked in a power struggle over the armband. Maguire was reportedly reluctant to give up the captaincy and took to social media to show the team’s unity.
“I’ve seen a lot of reports about this club that aren’t true and this is different,” Maguire claimed. “I’m not going to start posting everything that’s written, but I need to get this straight. We are united and focused on Sunday. Enjoy your day everyone.”
A lot has been written about Maguire in the press, but it’s interesting that he took offense at this particular story. There’s no doubting his pride as a United skipper – and his determination to stay in the prestigious role.
There are also question marks over Ronaldo’s long-term future with the team. Statistically, he has scored an impressive 18 goals in 32 games for United this season.
Still, the team has declined with him in attack and doesn’t look nearly as good as last season.
Ronaldo has just one year left on his existing contract and has been linked with a move from Old Trafford this summer. Maguire’s contract has 27 months left. He has been signed to lead United’s defense for years to come and it would be a hasty decision to scrap that plan after just one poor season.
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Perhaps most importantly, however, Rangnick dismissed the idea of handing the armband to Ronaldo. “I see no reason for it because Harry has been captain so far and as long as Harry plays he will be captain,” said the German in January.
Whether Maguire should remain United’s long-term captain is unclear, but it’s evident that if Rangnick made such a call, Ronaldo would only be a short-term option.
Ronaldo’s ‘honor’ and ‘joy’ of captaining United have not waned in the last 14 years, but neither has his desire to do his job for the team. At the moment his job is not the skipper – and that won’t change anytime soon.
https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/man-utd-captain-ronaldo-maguire-26586834 Cristiano Ronaldo's first-time comments as Man Utd captain amid Harry Maguire drama

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Drive from the nearby towns to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Afternoon nature/forest walk/village walk/visiting the Pygmies & overnight to the hotels close to the briefing point.
Get briefing & walk in the Jungle for the tracking then return to the near by towns where the tour ends.
Words cannot describe what an amazing time we had on our 8 day trip to Uganda & Rwanda, and this was all thanks to Robert and Engagi Safaris. Form the start, when we first took an...
We have just returned home after a 3 week tour around Uganda during February 2016. We have visited Pian Upe, Manyatta, Kidepo, Murchison, QEP, Kibale, Bwindi, Mhingha, Batwa and Lake Mburo.
We did a 10 day trip with ES in Uganda in May. Sadly we had some health issues but Robbert and Kenneth took real good care of us.
I was looking for a local tour company out of Kabale to take me on a customized tour of 3-4 days. Robert Basiima was so responsive with my inquiries and planning the trip.

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On the night of January 24, a series of explosions were heard in the city of Tuapse in the Krasnodar Territory, after which a large fire broke out on the territory of the oil refinery – presumably after a drone strike, telegram channels, including Baza and UNIAN, reported. On social networks, local residents distributed footage from the scene; according to them, the fire was visible from all points of the city.
The operational headquarters of the Krasnodar Territory later confirmed information about a fire at the oil refinery (part of the Rosneft oil company). The head of the Tuapse district, Sergei Boyko, clarified that the vacuum installation there was on fire. He asked local residents not to post videos from the scene of the incident “to avoid adverse consequences.”
According to preliminary information, there were no casualties, the fire was localized to an area of 200 square meters. meters. The cause of the fire has not been specified.
The Russian Ministry of Defense and local authorities did not report the drone attack. At the same time, residents of Tuapse said that the air raid siren was turned on in the city, and Sochi International Airport suspended the reception and departure of aircraft from 23:13 Moscow time. As Interfax reported, the restrictions were introduced “due to the threat of a drone attack.” Almost two hours later, the terminals were resumed.


Facebook just released a feature that I can’t see being around long. Basically it allows you to send all your friends invites to your page as a notification. Powerful stuff and converts way better than anything else I’ve tried. If you use Facebook for something more than friends and family this might be a feature you want to test out. Once again this is a feature that is just asking to be abused by spammers. But maybe that might be a good thing to ferret out spammers.
Here’s more info from InsideFacebook:
Facebook now allows Page administrators to send their friends invites to Like their Page that appear as notifications, opening a new viral channel that could assist Page growth. Because these invites generate Facebook and email notifications, they are much more noticeable and could have a higher conversion rate than the Page suggestions admins could previously send that appeared in the “Recommended Pages” sidebar module that would occasionally appear. However, accepting an invite requires users to click through to a Page.
Once again a viral feature that I’m not sure how long it will be around.
Future of Google+
We then spend the rest of the show talking about Google+. What does it mean for marketers and the future of digital communication? Are we able to have 3 big social networks, Facebook, Twitter, and Google+?
I also talk about how Google+ partially fixes the segmentation problem with social media. What if Google rolled out pages for business that allowed following segmentation. Generally people following companies for a few different reasons. 1, to get news, 2 for special deals, 3 to support the company. What if Google rolled out the ability to follow a company and you could choose why you followed. That way you only get relevant updates that you wanted.
That also has interesting implications for you as a marketer communicator. While that would be interesting there is a larger reason why I think you can’t ignore Google+– simply put it’s owned by Google. Google get’s roughly 69% of search traffic and isn’t going anywhere soon. So in a way you have no choice if you want a large part of your potential customers. We talk about that a little bit more in today’s show.


Feb 26, 2012, 7:25 PM EDT
Bengie Molina never officially announced his retirement while sitting out the 2011 season, but he got a proper sendoff when his wife threw him a surprise retirement party Saturday, CSNBayArea.com’s Andrew Baggarly reports.
Albert Pujols, Matt Cain, Barry Zito and Ervin Santana were among the guests at the bash, designed to celebrate the career of the eldest Molina brother. Pujols and catchers Ramon Hernandez and Miguel Montero showed up even though they were never teammates with Molina.
“It was a special night,” Molina said. “I can’t thank enough all the people that came. At some point they touched my life and helped me be who I am right now.”
Molina, 37, never signed for 2011 after finishing splitting 2010 between San Francisco and Texas. He was on the losing side when those two teams met in the World Series, but he got a ring anyway for the contributions he made with the Giants. He finished his career with a .274/.307/.411 line, 144 homers and 711 RBI in 1,362 games over 13 seasons.
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- And That Happened: Wednesday’s scores and highlights 74
- The Marlins are going to change everything except their biggest problem this offseason 53
- Drooling over Miguel Sano’s incredible numbers through 50 career games 35
- Matt Williams puts up another strong performance in his quest to get himself fired 105
- Settling the Scores: Tuesday’s results 81
- Yankees reveal Mark Teixeira’s shin injury is “more than we thought” 16
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Atlas® PSP-6000 - 6,000 lb. Portable Single Post Lift
The Portable Single Post Lift rolls easily on a level concrete surface and can be used either inside or outside of your garage. The column fits under a 9 foot (108 inch) ceiling and allows the operator to raise most vehicles high enough to access many parts of the vehicle that would not be accessible with a mid-rise lift.
The Atlas PSP-6000 column is equipped with the chain break mechanism that automatically locks the carriage into place in the unlikely event of a chain failure.
|Atlas® PSP-6000 - 6,000 lb. Portable Single Post Lift Specifications|
|Overall Height||102 3/4" (8' 6 3/4")|
|Max. Lifting Height (Without Truck Adapters)||71 2/3" (5' 11 2/3")|
|Max. Clearance||68" (5'8")|
|Overall Maximum Dimensions||L: 111 1/2” x W: 96" x H: 102 3/4”|
|Column Size||10 1/2" x 12 1/2"|
|Distance Between Lifting Pads (Column Side to Offside)||39 1/2" - 81"|
|Distance Between Lifting Pads (Column Side to Column Side)||53" - 73"|
|Distance Between Lifting Pads (Offside Side to Offside)||54 1/3" - 91 1/2"|
|Motor||110v single phase|
|Shipping Weight||1900 LB|
- 6,000 lb Capacity
- Lifting Height: 5' 11 2/3" (71 2/3")
- Voltage: 110v Single Phase
- Includes 8 Screw-Up Truck Adapters
- 2 Year Structural, 2 Year Hydraulic Limited Warranty
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I have been thinking about buying this lift for at least a year. Was asking my tool dealers if any other shops near me had one so I could check it out. I finally just ordered one. Easy to assemble using a forklift. Very easy to roll around in the shop. Just make sure it is pretty level when lifting the vehicle & position the center of the lift more towards the front of the vehicle. I have lifted a few cars & a couple toyota trucks with it so far and it works great. I also bought four 4 foot jack stands to set the vehicle on and could roll the lift out and pick up another vehicle. I will also be buying 2 short screw jack stands to put under the opposite side of the vehicle to sturdy up the vehicle for doing repairs. No regrets should of bought it sooner and thinking of buying another one.


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Not less than one million traders and artisans are billed to get a soft loan of N60,000 each this year as part of the safety nets for the poor in Budget 2016.
Senior Special assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on National Assembly matters, Senator Ita Enang confirmed that the president had written a letter to the National Assembly on the budget which was read by the presiding officers during plenary on Monday January 18.
A top government official disclosed to newsmen in Abuja on Sunday that the President in a bid to ensure the successful take off of the social protection programmes promised by his administration, has approved the appointment of Mrs. Maryam Uwais as his Special Adviser for Social Protection Plan.
The official said the 2016 Budget proposal is loaded with provisions for the implementation of the social programmes.
Thus, the reason why “the Presidency is seeing the current controversy in the Senate regarding two versions of the proposed budget as a distraction and a storm in a tea cup.” he said.
According to him asides the soft loan provision, there are five other social investment plans of the Buhari administration already provided for in the budget with about N500 billion to be spent, which is nine per cent of the total budget.
These schemes includes:
- The teach Nigeria scheme where the Federal Government plans to directly hire 500,000 graduates as teachers. Under the scheme government will hire, train and deploy the graduates to help beef up the quality of teachers in public schools across the nation. The teachers will be picked on state by state basis.
- The youth employment agency where between 300,000 to 500,000 non graduate youths will be taken through in skill acquisition programmes and vocational training, for which they will be paid stipends during the training, with the plan that they would then become self-productive members of their communities. The selection of the youths for this scheme will also be on state by state basis.
- The conditional cash transfer where government will pay directly N5,000 per month to one million extremely poor Nigerians on the condition that they have children enrolled in school and are immunised.
- The homegrown school feeding in which the federal government will serve one meal a day to primary school pupils and in many cases expected to be done in collaboration with state governments.
- The free education for science, technology and mathematics students where tuition will be paid for about 100,000 STEM students in tertiary institutions in the country.The scheme is expected to cost government about N5 billion.
He said the programme will be supported by international bodies as the Imperial College of the United Kingdom among other international agencies.


Ian Rowledge, Co-founder & Director of LineView Solutions, whilst working as a Production Manager at Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE), realized that the primary challenge preventing optimized output on manufacturing lines was the inability to identify true casual losses. “CCE, like many manufacturing businesses needed a solution that would allow them to identify real losses affecting the whole line and not just downtime on individual machines,” he points out. Eventually, Rowledge left CCE and forged a strategic alliance called the “i3 partnership” with Bytronic, a specialist in factory automation and machine vision systems, and OptimumFX—an operational consultancy—and laid the foundation of LineView Solutions. Specializing in cutting edge real-time monitoring solutions to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), the company is just launching the latest version of their flagship product LineView, a production efficiency improvement tool. “LineView’s advanced logic accurately categorizes data and delivers meaningful intelligence, which unveils the reason behind productivity losses,” remarks Rowledge.
Fully automated for maximum accuracy, LineView is easy-to-use and configuring it requires no prior programming skill. The solution provides an overview of the entire line and performs 6-loss analysis on bottlenecks. LineView issues alerts on urgent problems like machine stoppages and unveils principle causes of downtime through actionable insights. The company also helps clients review and reorganize management routines based on the critical information revealed for maximized performance.
The implementation of LineView enabled CCE to increase capacity from existing equipment and defer capital expenditure. “Initially, CCE had a manual system to gather performance loss on their high speed bottling lines which made it difficult to analyze real-time impact of machine stoppages,” says Rowledge.
LineView’s advanced logic accurately categorizes data and delivers meaningful intelligence, which unveils the reason behind productivity losses
After LineView was installed, CCE performance reviews were made in real-time and overall site performance on some sites improved by greater than ten percent. The client also witnessed a more aligned workforce, increased productivity, and higher volume output.
While LineView helps visualize each production line, the firm also offers MachineView to monitor multiple independent machines and FactoryView for complete visibility of the plant floor. MachineView is a scalable and modular system that collects real-time data from varied machine groups and provides Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to drive effective decision making. On the other hand, FactoryView captures automated data to provide an overview of the entire factory. Currently, the company is working on a new cloud based product called EnterpriseView, which takes FactoryView a notch further, allowing users to attain a report of multiple factories.
Moving forward, LineView Solutions is contemplating the inclusion of gamification into their software to increase engagement with their customers’ user base. “We also have a methodology called Line Balance Optimization or the process of optimizing line performance through the effective use of automation which we plan to build into our software,” reveals Rowledge. In addition, the company is developing RapidView, a battery operated system, using wireless technology which can be installed within a few hours. “Capitalizing on our 15 years of expertise, we will continue to deliver competent solutions, not forgoing our IFA formulae, where ‘I’ stands for Information, ‘F’ spells Focus, and ‘A’ means Action for effective results,” ends Rowledge.