Heat Owner Micky Arison Lost $1.3 Billion Last Year, Forbes Says
Forbes says Carnival's stocks dropped 28 percent last year, and because Arison is the majority owner of the stock, it surely affected his wallet. "High unemployment and rough economy made customers seasick," Forbes writes.
We should note that Forbes' estimates of net worth aren't exact, so neither are its estimates of losses, but it stands to reason Arison was hurt by Carnival's stock drops.
He also was fined $500,000 by the league for making a comment on Twitter about the lockout, but that's small change for Arison.
Don't feel too bad for the guy. He's still worth $4.5 billion, and it's not like rent at the American Airlines Arena is costing him anything.
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SM Entertainment released an official statement denying Lee Soo Man's ties to the Pandora Papers report.
On October 3rd, the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists in Washington DC has revealed an exposé regarding the secret wealth and dealings of world leaders, politicians, and billionaires dubbed, 'Pandora Papers'. More than 600 journalists from 117 countries have looked at the report and the independent non-profit media outlet Newstapa participated from Korea.
On the morning of October 4th KST, SM Entertainment released an official statement denying Lee Soo Man's involvement in global tax evasion. The official statement reads as follows.
"Hello, this is SM Entertainment.
We are writing in regards to Newstapa's October 4th reports titled, "Koreans who flocked to tax haven in 2021...Pandora Papers", "K-Pop's godfather Lee Soo Man's paper companies in Hong Kong", and "Lee Soo Man and paper company's Malibu summer house purchasing collaboration".
Newstapa reported that the head producer Lee Soo Man has bought a real estate property in the U.S. through a paper company in Hong Kong to evade the lawful limit of purchasing real estate overseas and he is practically behind the suspicious paper companies in Hong Kong.
However, the aforementioned companies in Hong Kong were founded using funds in Korea owned by James Heejae Lee, a U.S. immigrant and a father of the producer Lee Soo Man, unlike the report alleged that the producer Lee Soo Man has secretly amassed wealth overseas.
Back then, James Heejae Lee wired his funds through a legal method and set up companies in Hong Kong, for which we have provided all the relative paper works to the Newstapa reporters.
And James HeeJae Lee's remaining estate in Hong Kong was inherited by his wife Grace Kyonghyon Lee, and she has ultimately donated to JG Christian Charity Foundation per his last will. We have also provided documents and files pertaining to this to the Newstapa reporters.
SM and producer Lee Soo Man did our best explaining the source of the funds and usage of those funds to the Newstapa reporters with valid supporting evidence.
Nevertheless, we are deeply sorry that they had to report as if SM and producer Lee Soo Man were behind those companies for illegal purposes including tax evasions.
Further, the companies mentioned in Newstapa's report went through government assessments in 2014 by National Tax Service and Financial Supervisory Service, in 2015 by the Supreme Prosecutors' Office of the Republic of Korea, and in 2020 by National Tax Service. And all assessments confirmed that companies were set up through legal methods.
SM and the producer Lee Soo Man have decided Newstapa and their reporters have significantly defamed us through their groundless accusations, which we have also decided to pursue all possible legal action.
We once again ask to refrain from spreading groundless rumors that could potentially harm reputation."

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KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian women’s hockey team clinched the bronze medal in the Asian Champions Trophy after a historic 3-1 win over world No. 7 China in Kakamigahara, Japan, on Saturday.
PETALING JAYA: Kashima Antlers picked up a cool US$50,000 (RM218,000) after emerging winners in the Asian Champions Trophy (ACT).
PETALING JAYA: Japan Youth Cup champions Kashima Antlers will be the team to beat in the 2015 Asian Champions Trophy (ACT).
PETALING JAYA: Debutants Kashima Antlers made short work of Phnom Penh Crown FC of Cambodia with an easy 5-0 win in the opening game of the 2015 Asian Champions Trophy (ACT).
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PETALING JAYA: There is still everything to play for in both the return-leg of the Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) semi-finals.
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KUALA LUMPUR: The International Hockey Federation (FIH) have approved the issuing of ranking points for the Asian Champions Trophy in what is clearly a major endorsement of the Asian-level competition.

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Core Consumer Prices in Estonia decreased to 107.97 points in December from 108.51 points in November of 2019. Core Consumer Prices in Estonia averaged 86.45 points from 1997 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 109.43 points in October of 2019 and a record low of 58.71 points in December of 1997.
Core Consumer Prices in Estonia is expected to be 110.05 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate Core Consumer Prices in Estonia to stand at 113.63 in 12 months time. In the long-term, the Estonia Core Consumer Prices is projected to trend around 125.49 points in 2020, according to our econometric models.


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Arts Council England (ACE) has approved the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic’s second stage application to its Capital Investment Programme, and awarded £7.5 million towards the £12 million refurbishment of the Grade II*- listed Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.
Having successfully applied for seed funding of £634,000 from ACE in 2012, Liverpool Philharmonic appointed architects Caruso St. John to lead a team in developing the designs for the refurbishment of the 1939 concert hall, which is the home of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, and one of the UK’s premier arts and entertainment venues. 2014 is the 75th anniversary of the current Hall opening its doors.
Liverpool City Council (LCC) had also approved a £2 million capital contribution to the refurbishment of the LCC-owned building, subject to Liverpool Philharmonic securing the second stage investment from ACE.
Having also raised a sum of close to £1 million from a range of other private sources, Liverpool Philharmonic must now raise a further £1 million which will include the launch of a public giving campaign in September.
Designs for the refurbishment to Liverpool Philharmonic Hall provide:
significant improvements to front of house areas and facilities for all visitors and participants including the foyer, box office, bars and catering, toilets and lift access to all levels of the building
rebuilding and improving the stage and choir performance areas in the auditorium
new warm-up, practice and backstage facilities for resident and visiting musicians and artists
an exciting new performance space for a range of small-scale concerts, learning events and other activities
increased environmental sustainability, including the ability to reduce power consumption across the building’s utilities.
Liverpool Philharmonic will commence works to the Hall in spring 2014, with the venue undergoing a period of closure from 24 May until the end of October 2014.
The full programme of works will be completed during 2015, the 175th anniversary of the founding of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic. Liverpool Philharmonic is currently planning artistic activity during the closure period and details will be announced shortly.
Alison Clark-Jenkins, Director North, Arts Council England, said: “Our award brings the refurbishment of Liverpool Philharmonic Hall closer to being realised. This development promises to be a great example of how we can invest in the improvement of existing and much-loved buildings to make them more sustainable for the future while at the same time enhancing the experience for artists and audiences.”
Joe Anderson OBE, Mayor of Liverpool said: “Liverpool Philharmonic Hall is a world-famous cultural institution and I am delighted that Arts Council England has backed it with this funding. The refurbishment will give a new lease of life to this much-loved building, enabling it to be enjoyed by generations to come. I am delighted the city council has been able to support this important project.”
Lorraine Rogers, Chairman of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic said: “This award is fantastic news and we are immensely grateful to both Arts Council England and Liverpool City Council for their support. We have made another major step forward in our plans for the refurbishment of our home that will enhance one of Liverpool’s great buildings and will enable us to cherish and protect it for future generations. Our priority now is to raise the remaining £1 million of investment we need.”


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- Some readers were optimistic of Venezuela's post-Chavez future.
- A few people brought up how Chavez's death would impact socialism world-wide.
- Several readers said his death gave them hope for improved relations between Venezuela and the U.S.
- We also put out the callout for comments in Spanish. It translates to: What are the implications of Hugo Chávez's death on Venezuela and the rest of the world? Tell us w/ #AfterChavez.
- Here are a some of the responses we got from our Spanish-speaking audience.
- Translation: #AfterChavez, the possibility and hope of progress exists for the Venezuelans.
- Translation: #After Chavez, division among Chavez's followers is coming to Venezuela, since [Venezuelan Vice President Nicolás] Maduro and [National Assembly head] Diosdado [Cabello] have separate interests.
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The question everyone should be asking Premier Brian Pallister: why?
Why would he raise the prospect of laying off Manitoba civil servants at such a delicate stage of the economic lockdown prompted by the global COVID-19 pandemic?
The plan as outlined Tuesday is still vague. Pallister said he would negotiate with union leaders soon on what amounts to a variation on the federal Employment Insurance job-sharing program: two to three days of paid work and the remainder of the work week to be covered by EI. It amounts to an overall 25 per cent salary cut.
Historically, those who work in the public sector have not been allowed to access to job sharing.
A Manitoba official, who spoke on background, said Ottawa has already agreed to extend the program to all non-core public servants, covering Crown corporations, government business enterprises, school divisions (excluding teachers), and post-secondary institutions (excluding professors and instructors).
However, those who work directly for government — so-called core employees — are still excluded.
Pallister met with union leaders Tuesday to ask for help in lobbying Ottawa to further expand job sharing to include core civil servants. Lurking in the background was a clear threat of layoffs if the unions don't help out.
Whether the premier would resort to actual layoffs is hard to determine. Some employees of Crown corporations, including casino workers, have already been laid off. Would he cut deeper into the ranks of the civil service?
Such a strategy is rife with risk, both in terms of the premier's personal brand but also the economy in general.
There is no good option facing the Pallister government right now.
On the one hand, tens of thousands of Manitobans are facing economic ruination, with many unsure they will be able to afford even the most basic necessities (food, shelter). At the same time, government revenues are eroding at a record pace.
A background document, released Tuesday, estimated the province's monthly deficit could rise to more than $400 million. You read that correctly: monthly. At that pace, Manitoba could run a deficit in excess of $5 billion.
As is the case with most of the numbers cited by the Pallister government, those deficit numbers are pumped full of hyperbole — a worst–case scenario that would require the economic lockdown to continue for the remainder of the current fiscal year.
As is the case with most of the numbers cited by the Pallister government, those deficit numbers are pumped full of hyperbole — a worst-case scenario that would require the economic lockdown to continue for the remainder of the current fiscal year.
Even with the premier's tendency to exaggerate, it is true just as government is being asked to do more, it has less fiscal capacity. For a politician like Pallister, who values balanced budgets and tax cuts more than almost any other political goal, this has to be a painful experience.
Meanwhile, the Tory leader needs to tread carefully when it comes to something as potentially damaging as layoffs. The opportunity to transfer a huge portion of provincial labour costs to the federal government may be too tempting to resist, but it comes with peril.
The pandemic is a short-term challenge to government fiscal capacity, more akin to a natural disaster than a normal recession or depression that can hobble an economy for years. Although no one knows how long the lockdown is going to last, one can say with some degree of certainty it will end before the end of the 2020-21 fiscal year. With that will come a restoration of government revenues.
Government layoffs could make the bad situation even worse. Layoffs, furloughs or the job-sharing Pallister is pursuing will only swell the ranks of Manitobans unable to continue spending; less spending means less government tax revenue. Many of the benefits of a reduced payroll could be erased by a steeper decline in revenues.
For a province so dependant on federal transfer payments to make ends meet, passing on additional costs to Ottawa may turn out to be strategy that trades long-term trouble for some short-term relief.
Pallister has repeatedly and steadfastly refused to connect the dots between his fiscal policies and the fate of the economy he oversees. Governments are huge employers and purchasers of goods and services. When governments tighten the belt, the entire economy feels the pinch.
Pallister's refusal to acknowledge that simple equation is largely behind his lacklustre response to the economic impacts of the pandemic. Manitoba is easily the least generous province in Canada when it comes to topping up federal income support benefits.
On Monday, the premier cemented his role as the resident Scrooge of the Council of the Federation when he held a news conference to announce his government was providing resources to help Manitobans apply for federal benefits. Seriously — an entire news conference to announce what amounts to a plan to buy pencils to fill out applications.
Underwhelming is the least offensive way of portraying the moment.
During every news conference, the premier likes to talk at length about how he believes Manitobans are the most generous, most compassionate people in Canada. It's time for him to start showing the same principles in the way he governs.
Born and raised in and around Toronto, Dan Lett came to Winnipeg in 1986, less than a year out of journalism school with a lifelong dream to be a newspaper reporter.


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Under paragraph 4.1(1)(b) of National Instrument 31-103 Registration Requirements, Exemptions and Ongoing Registrant Obligations a registered firm must not permit an individual to act as a dealing, advising or associate advising representative of the registered firm if the individual is registered as a dealing, advising or associate advising representative of another registered firm. The Filers are affiliated entities and have valid business reasons for the individuals to be registered with both firms. The Filers have policies in place to handle potential conflicts of interest. The Filers are exempted from the prohibition.
Applicable Legislative Provisions
National Instrument 31-103 Registration Requirements, Exemptions and Ongoing Registrant Obligations, ss. 4.1 and 15.1.
August 16, 2018
IN THE MATTER OF
THE SECURITIES LEGISLATION OF
IN THE MATTER OF
EHP FUNDS INC.
(EP, and together with EFI, the Filers)
The Ontario Securities Commission (the Commission) has received an application from the Filers for a decision under the securities legislation of Ontario (the Legislation) pursuant to section 15.1 of National Instrument 31-103 Registration Requirements, Exemptions and Ongoing Registrant Obligations (NI 31-103) for relief from paragraph 4.1(1)(b) of NI 31‑103 (the Dual Registration Restriction) to permit Mr. Jason Mann, Mr. Ian Fairbrother and Mr. James Park (the Advising Representatives) to be registered as advising representatives of each of EP and EFI (the Relief Sought).
Terms defined in National Instrument 14-101 Definitions have the same meaning if used in this decision, unless otherwise defined.
This decision is based on the following facts represented by the Filers:
1. EP is registered as an investment fund manager in Ontario, Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador; an adviser in the category of portfolio manager and as a dealer in the category of exempt market dealer in all provinces other than Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia. The head office of EP is located in Toronto, Ontario.
2. EFI is seeking registration as an investment fund manager in Ontario, Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador and as an adviser in the category of portfolio manager in Ontario. The head office of EFI is located in Toronto, Ontario.
3. Since the Filers are under common control, each of EP and EFI is an affiliate of the other and the Filers are affiliated registrants.
4. Mr. Mann has been registered in an advisory capacity with EP since May 2010. Mr. Mann serves as the President and Co-Chief Executive Officer (Co-CEO) of EP and has 16 years of investment experience, including five years as the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of EP where he manages five alternative strategy funds. In Mr. Mann’s role as CIO, he is the primary individual responsible for the investment process and implementation of the offerings of the EP alternative strategy funds and will have similar responsibilities in respect of the investment funds to be advised by EFI. In Mr. Mann’s role of Co-CEO and Ultimate Designated Person (UDP) of EP, he is ultimately responsible for the direction of the firm as it relates to product offerings, distribution, and compliance.
5. Mr. Fairbrother has been registered in an advisory capacity with EP since May 2010. Mr. Fairbrother has 24 years of investment industry experience, including five years at EP as a portfolio manager of five alternative strategy funds with similar mandates. In Mr. Fairbrother’s role as portfolio manager at EP, he is a key member of the team responsible for strategy development and implementation, as well as part of the management team that determines the overall strategic direction of the firm. Mr. Fairbrother is also the primary partner responsible for developing and managing client relationships.
6. Mr. Park has been registered in an advisory capacity with EP since August 2015. Mr. Park has nine years of investment industry experience, including three years as Chief Risk Officer of EP where he is a portfolio manager of five alternative strategy funds. In Mr. Park’s role as Chief Risk Officer, he is the primary individual responsible for measuring and enforcing EP’s risk policies as it relates to the strategies of the EP alternative strategy funds. In Mr. Park’s role as portfolio manager, he is a key member of the team responsible for strategy development and implementation.
7. EP manages and advises a family of privately offered investment funds (the EHP Private Funds) that are distributed pursuant to available exemptions from the prospectus requirements under applicable securities laws. The EHP Private Funds are only available to purchasers that qualify as “accredited investors” (as such term is defined in National Instrument 45-106 Prospectus Exemptions) or are eligible to rely on other exemptions from the prospectus requirements. In its capacity as an exempt market dealer, EP is permitted to distribute securities of the EHP Private Funds for which it acts as the manager in the jurisdictions that it is registered.
8. EFI is currently seeking registration in the categories of investment fund manager and portfolio manager. EFI was established to manage and advise the EHP family of mutual funds that will be offered by way of a simplified prospectus (the EHP Public Funds) and subject to National Instrument 81-102 Investment Funds (NI 81-102). Mutual funds that are subject to NI 81-102 are required to comply with various investment restrictions and operational requirements that do not apply to privately offered funds. The EHP Public Funds are available to retail purchasers without the need to rely on any exemptions from the prospectus requirements. In addition, exempt market dealers are prohibited from participating in the distribution of securities offered under a prospectus.
9. Due to the fundamental differences in the manner in which privately offered investment funds and publicly offered mutual funds are regulated, operated and distributed, separating the management and advisory functions between EP and EFI with respect to the EHP Private Funds and the EHP Public Funds, respectively, is the preferable organizational structure for the business.
10. The Filers will have different client bases.
11. Dual registration of the Advising Representatives with EFI is being requested to permit the Advising Representatives to provide portfolio management services to the EHP Public Funds and would also allow the Advising Representatives to continue to provide investment management services to EP clients including the EHP Private Funds. The Advising Representatives would continue to advise any current or future clients of EP strictly pursuant to their EP registrations.
12. The Advising Representatives are familiar with the business model of each of EP and EFI. The role of the Advising Representatives will be to support the business activities and interests of both EP and EFI.
13. The Advising Representatives will be subject to supervision by, and the applicable compliance requirements of, both Filers. The Filers’ Chief Compliance Officer will ensure that the Advising Representatives have sufficient time and resources to adequately serve each Filer and their respective clients.
14. The Filers do not expect that the dual registration of the Advising Representatives will create significant additional work and are confident that the advising activities and services provided to the respective clients of the Filers will not interfere with their responsibilities to either Filer.
15. EP and EFI are affiliates and accordingly, the dual registration of the Advising Representatives will not give rise to the conflicts of interest that may be present in a similar arrangement involving unrelated, arm’s length firms. The interests of the Filers are aligned in connection with the appropriate management and administration of the EHP Private Funds and the EHP Public Funds, and the roles of the Advising Representatives. This will mitigate the risks of conflicts of interest arising from dual registration.
16. The Filers have adequate policies and procedures in place to address any potential conflicts of interest that may arise as a result of the dual registration of the Advising Representatives and will be able to appropriately deal with any such conflicts, should they arise.
17. The Advising Representatives will be under the supervision of both Filers and are subject to all policies and procedures addressing conflicts of interest that may arise as a result of the dual registration.
18. The Filers have jointly agreed upon a common allocation policy, to ensure that investment opportunities suitable for the EHP Private Funds and the EHP Public Funds are allocated between them fairly.
19. The relationship between EP and EFI, and the fact that the Advising Representatives are dually registered with both EP and EFI, is fully disclosed in writing to clients of each of them that deal with such Advising Representative.
20. The Advising Representatives will act in the best interest of all clients of each Filer and will deal fairly, honestly and in good faith with such clients.
21. Each of the Filers is subject to the restrictions and requirements contained in Part 13 of NI 31-103.
22. The Filers are not in default of any requirement of securities legislation in any jurisdiction of Canada.
23. For the reasons provided above, the Filers respectfully submits that it would not be prejudicial to the public interest to grant the Requested Relief.
The Commission is satisfied that the decision meets the test set out in the Legislation for the Commission to make the decision.
The decision of the Commission under the Legislation is that the Relief Sought is granted on the following conditions:
(a) Each Advising Representative is subject to supervision by, and the applicable compliance requirements of, both Filers;
(b) The Chief Compliance Officer and Ultimate Designated Person of each Filer ensures that each Advising Representative has sufficient time and resources to adequately serve the respective Filer and its clients;
(c) Each Filer has adequate policies and procedures in place to address any potential conflicts of interest that may arise as a result of the dual registration of the Advising Representatives, and deal appropriately with any such conflicts; and
(d) The relationship between EP and EFI, and the fact that the Advising Representatives are dually registered with both EP and EFI, is fully disclosed in writing to clients of each of them that deal with such Advising Representative.
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THE world’s most devastating disease for bananas, the Tropical Race 4 (TR4) also known as fusarium wilt and Panama disease continues to spread threatening the country’s leading export commodity and active economic driver: Cavendish bananas.
The worst-case scenario is not properly addressed: extinction of the Cavendish variety.
This, as projected by the Pilipino Banana Growers and Exporters Association Inc. (PBGEA) executive director Stephen A. Antig in an interview with Sun.Star Davao underscoring that there is a need to combat this pressing problem in the industry by developing a new variety of banana which is eyed to be disease-resistant to this kind of disease.
“This is becoming even more alarming, definitely if not contained, if we can’t stop the spread and if we can’t develop through our research and development a new variety that is disease-resistant, eventually banana Cavendish will be wiped out, it will be more like a banana apocalypse,” he said.
Panama disease is caused by the fungus Fusarium.
One of its effects is it produces chlamydospores, or resting spores, that stays in the soil for around 30 years. In an article, it is said that as soon as “a susceptible banana plant is grown nearby, these spores germinate, infect the plant, and kill it.
The soil gets contaminated once it becomes unfit for future banana production unless resistant varieties are grown. Antig emphasized that as the disease has still no cure, scientists and technical group members of the PBGEA now strengthen its bid to develop a new variety of banana which is eyed to be disease-resistant to combat the pressing problem in the industry brought by diseases like the TR4 or Panama disease.
PBGEA has invested some P50 to P100 million in developing the variety since it started the initiative in 2012.
“Our investment continues to grow, apparently as far as our research is concerned we are still in the process of developing it because we are still not able to come up with a perfect new variety that will be resistant to these diseases,” he said adding that they have been doing trial and error for about three years.
He added that data is still being consolidated by the Department of Agriculture on how much impact and damage did the disease caused to the industry.
At present, banana industry players are only implementing mitigating measures such as quarantine, and isolation of Panama-disease free banana plantation, among others.
Antig said that Calinan, Davao City, Sto. Tomas, Davao del Norte, Compostela Valley, and the rest of Mindanao is now been slowly affected by the disease.
Once the new variety that is disease-resistant will be developed in some time, banana industry players will face another challenge that is to convince the consumers and market to convert from the Cavendish to the new variety as it will have a difference in taste.
“That is for sure, there will be changes in taste, but as far as the physical appearance and nutrients it contains are concerned, we can assure them it will remain the same,” Antig said, adding that the next step after developing the new variety is the conduct of consumer and market survey.
“We cannot afford not to be positive on facing the problems in the industry or else we will lose one of the biggest contributors in the Philippine economy,” he said.


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Sunshine Pantry is a family-run nonprofit food pantry in Beaverton, Oregon. For more than 25 years the Sunshine Pantry has gathered food, clothing, household items, toys and toiletries to distribute to families in need in the community. Today they supply food, clothing, toys and toiletries to 500 families per month.
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MIANWALI: A Pakistan Air Force (PAF) drone crashed near Mianwali on Monday, Aaj News reported.
According to the reports, the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) was on routine training when it crashed. The reason of the crash has not been confirmed yet. Fortunately, no loss of civilian life and property has been reported on ground.
A board of inquiry has been ordered by Air Headquarters to determine the cause of the accident.
Earlier on Saturday, a PAF fighter jet crashed in Khyber Agency killing its pilot. A senior security official stationed in Khyber Agency said the aircraft crashed in the Chapri mountains.


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Library Out Loud – February 23
Come and share your writing – in any genre – with The Writers’ Collective and Millennium Library!
When: Sunday, February 23, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Where: Millennium Library, TD New and Noted Room
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With the managerial accounting functionality of SAP ERP Financials, your enterprise can collect, assign, and analyze costs to evaluate the profitability of markets, channels, products, and customer segments. As a result, your managers get the detailed information they need to proactively manage global business performance, profit, and growth.
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With Summatronic looking to break in big-time into the EDM scene in the country, expectations are high, and the mood to party even intense. And if you’re looking for reason to cheer this summer, we have a massive one right here.
The Phase-1 Lineup for Summatronic is out and it is as ambitious as the pre-fest talks surrounding this mega summer party destination.
College sensation Aditya Singh aka Aceaxe is all set to spread the madness at Nyex Beach Club this May the 10th, as he brings his box of live mashups and unparalleled energy the party.
Renowned for his Sunburn Campus gigs and hid remix of Hardwell’s Arcadia, we’ll be counting on Aceaxe to take us into trance.
Next to play at Summatronic is Garth Adam, the Mahim boy who regularly thrills his legions of fans at Club Royalty. This Mumbai club favourite will be definitely be the Progressive and Deep House
highlight this summer at Nyex Beach Club, Goa.
Playing alonside Aceaxe and Garth Adam at Summatronic will be DASH and Swap, two talents to look out for this summer.
Keep your excitement bottled carefully and you can pop it open soon as the Phase-2 Lineup will be out in a few days. And if you haven’t already booked your presence at Summatronic, get your tickets at www.meraevents.com. Looking to see you groove at Summatronic 2015 Goa ;-D
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- Spotlight on: Hokkaido
- Japan is known to many as the home of karate, sushi platters and innovative technology. But for us here at the Ski Club, Japan holds the key to a dreamland of powder skiing - arguably second to none.
- Seven wonders of the Ski(Welt)
- Austria's largest resort is a wonderland for families, intermediates, and foodies
- Skiing into Spring
- While you don't usually identify a skiing holiday with sun loungers, beach parties, and Caribbean DJs, that's what you'll find in the French Alps this spring.
- The Completely Unofficial Guide to Getting Off Piste in North America
- Results based on an unofficial survey of Ski Club staff, ex seasonnaires and die hard fanatics.

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We designed one 6 degrees of freedom (DOF) parallel platform to track and observe in a certain range according to requirements of a telescope. First of all, considering about the application requirements of telescope, we determined the specific structure. After that we carried on theoretical analysis about kinematics and dynamics of the platform. Then, we build parameterized 3D model and optimized it with Adams software to ensure the platform to achieve best dynamic performance and minimum space size. Finally we did co-simulation making use of Adams and Simulink software (Matlab) to observe the platform’s tracing ability. And we analyzed the factors affecting the tracking error.


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A Most Wanted Man (Paperback)John le Carré (author)
A half-starved young Russian man in a long black overcoat is smuggled into Hamburg at dead of night. He has an improbable amount of cash secreted in a purse round his neck. He is a devout Muslim. Or is he? He says his name is Issa.
Annabel, an idealistic young German civil rights lawyer, determines to save Issa from deportation. Soon her client's survival becomes more important to her than her own career. In pursuit of Issa's mysterious past, she confronts the incongruous Tommy Brue, the sixty-year-old scion of Brue Freres, a failing British bank based in Hamburg.
A triangle of impossible loves is born.
Meanwhile, scenting a sure kill in the so-called War on Terror, the spies of three nations converge upon the innocents.
Poignant, compassionate, peopled with characters the reader never wants to let go, A MOST WANTED MAN is alive with humour, yet prickles with tension until the last heart-stopping page. It is also a work of deep humanity, and uncommon relevance to our times.
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Number of pages: 384
Weight: 264 g
Dimensions: 197 x 131 x 25 mm
A first-class novel about the most pressing moral and political concerns of our time. * Telegraph *
le Carre is back on form in a cracking terror plot. * Daily Express *
Wry, warm, compassionate. * The Times *
A cautionary tale, rich in humanity, from a master storyteller back at the peak of his powers. * Glasgow Herald *
This is black, brilliant, hypnotic stuff and yet another reason to count le Carre among this country's very finest contemporary writers. Unhesitatingly recommended. * Independent on Sunday *
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For years we’ve been telling friends in other states that we’d one day do Atlanta’s Dragon Con, one of the largest conventions in America that isn’t in California or New York. We’ve been in Atlanta, but we hadn’t really done Atlanta. Hence this year’s vacation, in which we’re aiming for a double proficiency in Atlanta tourism and over-the-top Dragon Con goodness…
…where, as you can imagine in a show with 80,000+ in attendance, with or without the parade in progress, boring sights were in short supply. Every con of every size has its share of cosplayers bringing fun, creativity, imagination, and heightened quality of life to any and every square foot around them. We spent much of our time in lines, panels, and massive crowds where poses and shoots became next to impossible without making gridlock even worse, but we did what we could whenever time, space, and energy allowed to salute those who did their thing.


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We went up to see the fall leaves last weekend, and the hotel was great. I always have good luck with Hampton Inn. The staff was friendly and helpful. The room, of course, was spotless; and the beds were comfortable. The hotel is located on a side street from the main road, and it's very quiet. The check out time is noon, which is hard to find anymore. The location is VERY convenient to a lot of beautiful waterfalls, mountains, hiking, boutique shopping, and most anything you can think of. Great place, I would stay there again! Also, we found a great little lunch restaurant in Franklin, which I will go review next.
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Lorraine S. Symington, PhD, the Harold S. Ginsberg Professor of Microbiology & Immunology, has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
In obese mice, the liver increases production of an enzyme, DPP4, that promotes diabetes by increasing inflammation in abdominal fat.
Velocity: Columbia's Ride to End Cancer is a cycling event launched in 2017 to benefit precision medicine at the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center at CUIMC.
A new study finds that young Americans had a sharply higher risk of suicide in the months after surviving a deliberate self-harm attempt.
On Match Day, 156 students at P&S learned which residency program they will attend for their medical training after graduation.
Four researchers at the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons have been named 2018 Schaefer Research Scholars: Alberto Ciccia, PhD, Harris Wang, PhD, Baojie Li, PhD, and Maria Concetta Miniaci, MD.

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Sharon Lashley describes how she has moved into a consultancy role with a focus on helping firms to install renewable energy technologies
Why did you become an environment professional?
I’ve always had an interest in the environment, particularly climate change and water use, and I’m involved in a lot of voluntary activities around these issues. It was this passion for the environment that drove me to pursue a career as an environment professional.
What was your first environment job?
How did you get your first environment role?
I was working in a customer services role and was offered the opportunity to become involved in the management of the firm’s EMS.
How did you progress your environment career?
While working for the packaging business, I undertook an environment management NVQ as well as qualifications in carbon footprinting and auditing. I then moved into the regeneration sector, where I managed environment education programmes and services that helped firms to improve their environmental performance. I then qualified as a trainer and completed a course on the economics of climate change and renewables. These qualifications enabled me to move into the renewable energy sector as a consultant and adviser.
What does your current role involve?
I provide support to firms across a variety of projects, from 14001 implementation and waste minimisation to identifying opportunities for investing in renewable energy. It also involves the project management of installing and running renewables, such as solar photovoltaic systems, and delivering environment awareness training.
How has your role changed over the past few years?
My role has been enhanced greatly through my training in renewable energy. This new area of expertise has enabled me to offer a more comprehensive service to my clients and to identify financial benefits, via the feed-in tariff for example, as well as resource management savings.
What’s the best part of your work?
Having the opportunity to carry out energy audits, implement 14001 and recommend renewable technologies for clients. I really enjoy completing projects; seeing the renewables installed and knowing the clients are benefiting both financially and environmentally.
What’s the hardest part of your job?
I don’t really consider any element of my job as being difficult as there is a solution for everything – it’s just a case of being a good problem solver and having a methodical approach to any challenge!
What was the last development/training course/event you attended?
I’ve just completed a course on domestic energy awareness and I’m finalising my portfolio to become qualified to complete energy performance certificate assessments for domestic properties.
What is/are the most important skill(s) for your role, and why?
My ability to engage with my customers – it’s really important to be able to work across all sectors and target audiences.
Where do you see the environment profession going?
I’d like to see the profession continue to grow in importance, cementing the brilliant work we all deliver. I’m also extremely keen for us to focus on addressing better water management.
Where would like to be in five years’ time?
Still working in this sector, delivering a valuable service to businesses and installing more renewables. I hope that we, as a planet, will be less reliant on fossil fuels and that I, as an individual, will be continuing to live as an ecowarrior!
What advice would you give to someone considering entering the profession?
Train in the fundamentals of environment management and register with IEMA as a sign of your commitment to professional standards. Embrace the profession, as it is a truly rewarding one that can provide so much diversity and interest. It’s also worth considering training in renewable technologies as they will form a valuable part of our future.
How do you use IEMA’s environmental skills map?
The map is a really valuable tool to understand my current knowledge and skills, and to identify any gaps and how these can be addressed. Having worked in the environment sector for more than a decade I am now working on becoming a Full IEMA member and IEMA’s skills map is helping me to achieve that.
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The Cologne Tourist Board has been using the Chinese social media platform WeChat since mid-January. Even during the pandemic, the Board plans to use its extensive account to offer its growing Chinese target group intriguing tips about Cologne as a tourist destination. “On the basis of the market assessment model we created in 2020, we regard WeChat as a conceptual approach to more intense development of the future-oriented Chinese market. Our goal is to spark people’s interest in Cologne in the medium term so that in the long term they will decide to visit our city,” explains Dr Jürgen Amann, the CEO of the Cologne Tourist Board.
China is the second-biggest overseas tourist market for Cologne, right after the USA. In 2019 — before the outbreak of the covid-19 pandemic — visitors from the Far East accounted for more than 100,000 overnight stays in Cologne. That was a record-setting figure for guests from the region. For visitors from China, a visit to Cologne Cathedral is an absolute must. Other favourites include boat trips on the Rhine, Cologne’s museums, and the city’s vast range of restaurants and shopping opportunities. In addition, many Chinese visit the cathedral city for business reasons, usually to participate in major trade fairs and conferences. Cologne and Beijing have been closely connected as partner cities since 1987.
The new WeChat account offers a comprehensive look at Cologne and its wealth of attractions for visitors. From sightseeing, culture and cuisine to hotels, events, shopping and medical tourism, Cologne presents itself to the Chinese market using an innovative digital approach. “As part of our digitalization drive, we decided to use digital communication for developing the Chinese market. That’s why we are digitally providing target group-specific content about Cologne on our WeChat account for the diverse platform users and potential travellers from China,” says Amann. “Thanks to our new WeChat channel, we will continue to be present in the important Chinese source market for the time after the pandemic is over.”
WeChat is one of the world’s biggest and most influential social media platforms. With more than a billion active users, WeChat is installed on almost every smartphone in China. It reaches more people in China than any other medium. The WeChat app is used for telephone calls, as a messenger service, for posting photos and for booking travel arrangements. Thanks to its additional feature WeChatPay, it’s also used by almost 900 million people as a payment service.


Vishakapatnam, 29, April 2015
Isuzu Motors India Private Limited, a subsidiary of Isuzu Motors, Japan, one of the world’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturers, setting up its manufacturing plant at Sri City in Andhra Pradesh, today, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Andhra Pradesh to facilitate investment by its suppliers in the state of Andhra Pradesh under the Automobile and Auto Component policy 2015 – 20. Mr.Takashi Kikuchi, Managing Director, Isuzu Motors India signed a MoU with the state government in the presence of Shri. N. Chandrababu Naidu, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, key dignitaries of the state and key officials from various auto component companies.
At the launch of Industrial Mission programme at Vishakapatnam, today, 7 auto component companies nominated by Isuzu Motors India, have signed a MoU with the state government. As per the policy, the auto component companies will receive various incentives and concessions from the state government for promoting automotive manufacturing in Andhra Pradesh. These auto component companies will explore possibilities of appropriate investments in the state in order to cater to the future requirements of the OEMs who will set up their manufacturing facilities in the region.
Speaking at the occasion, Mr. Takashi Kikuchi, Managing Director, Isuzu Motors India, said, “We are extremely pleased with the developments and we believe the policy for Automobile and Auto Components 2015-20 will immensely benefit the automobile sector, going forward. While Automobile and Auto Component manufacturers will benefit from the advantages laid out by the policy, it will also attract substantive and qualitative investment into the state. The policy is a win-win situation for investors and the state”
Isuzu is also in the process of tying-up with various component manufacturers across India towards its goal of achieving 100 per cent localisation for its products to be manufactured from its upcoming plant in Sri City.
Isuzu began construction of its proposed manufacturing plant site in Sri City, Chitoor District, Andhra Pradesh, in June 2014. The company had acquired 107 Acres of land in 2013 after signing a MoU with the Andhra Pradesh State Government in order to start automobile manufacturing operation in India. This new facility is likely to commence commercial operations by early 2016, with the initial production capacity at 50,000 units/ year. Isuzu will scale up the production capacity to 120,000 units/ year, with the accumulated investment of Rs. 3,000 Crore, and is expected to generate 2000 – 3000 jobs.
Isuzu Motors Limited, Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan is a global manufacturer of light, medium and heavy commercial vehicles, utility vehicles and diesel engines. With operations in 25 countries, selling more than 100 countries worldwide, the company is a leader in pickups and pickup based derivatives in many markets. The company manufactures and sells close to 6 lakh units annually across the world.
Isuzu Motors India Private Limited (IMI), a subsidiary of Isuzu Motors Limited, Japan, was established in August 2012 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Headquartered in Chennai, Isuzu currently has a contract manufacturing agreement with Hindustan Motors (HML) under which HML is assembling CKD kits of Isuzu’s Sports Utility Vehicle MU-7 and pick-up truck D-Max, at its Thiruvallur, Chennai plant.
Isuzu began civil works on its proposed manufacturing plant site in SriCity, TADA, Chitoor District, Andhra Pradesh, in January 2014. The company had acquired 107 Acres of land in 2013 after signing a MoU with the Andhra Pradesh State Government in order to start automobile manufacturing operation in India. This new facility is likely to commence commercial operations by early 2016, with the initial production capacity at 50,000 units/ year. Isuzu will scale up the production capacity to 120,000 units/ year, with the accumulated investment of Rs. 3,000 Crore, and is expected to generate 2000 – 3000 jobs. The company has plans to open 60 dealership outlets across the country by 2016 and aims to have 160 by 2020.
Isuzu Motors India plans to achieve 100% percent localisation within three years of commencing production in 2016. It is an exemplary showcase of Isuzu’s long term commitment to the Indian market.


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National Bureau of Statistics informs that the statistcal pocket-book "Moldova in figures, edition 2010" has been published.
The statistical pocket-book "Moldova in figures, edition 2010" contains statistical information regarding demographic, social and economic situation of the country for 2006-2009. The main indicators are presented in territorial aspect.
The pocket-book is available in Romanian and Russian version (price EUR 19) and also in English and French versions (price EUR 21).
More detailed information is available under the column: Publications / Moldova in figures


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We’re proving our commitment to reliability by modernizing our grid. By the end of 2023, we're projected to spend more than $9.5 million on FOCUS program projects across our service area.
Entergy’s Information Technology organization has announced the application period has opened for its scholarship program for New Orleans metro area college students.
An all-women panel discussed the importance of diversity & inclusion and the company’s contributions to the clean energy transition with members of Congress.
Today, Entergy Mississippi’s customers and communities continue benefiting from actions taken by the company to forge a new direction into the future.
New devices being installed throughout Entergy Arkansas’ 63-county service area are living up to their name – saving time and money while reducing outages for customers.
Entergy Mississippi’s electric transmission system is a lot like a superhero—a sprawling, tireless giant equipped to move massive amounts of power for long distances over land and water at the speed of light.
For the sixth year in a row, the U.S. Department of Labor has recognized Entergy as a recipient of the HIRE Vets Medallion Award, which honors exceptional achievement in veteran employment.
Businesses are more focused on sustainability today than ever before. That can include everything from recycling to targeting net zero emissions. So, it’s not surprising that Entergy Mississippi customers claimed nearly half of the credits available when we launched our RenewABLE Community Option program on May 16.
Team reaches more than 1,500 students and families with nuclear education


Abu Dhabi forms new joint marine regulatory body
Abu Dhabi Ports has been assigned as the primary custodian of all of Abu Dhabi’s waterways and marine ecosystems through the creation of Abu Dhabi Maritime.
The new body was formed by the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) based on an agreement between Abu Dhabi Ports and DMT, in which both entities agreed to cooperate in launching a wide variety of integrated services and facilities.
The joint effort is in line with the Abu Dhabi government’s strategy to integrate and streamline governance and oversight of priority growth sectors.
The new entity will function as a consolidated single point of regulatory entry. It will be supported by a new maritime advisory council, which will represent the interests of key partners and customers including, government entities, ports, individual users, communities, and marine service companies.
The best maritime site on the web. The sea's our scene!


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6. Swap Your Protein
Heterocyclic amines (HCAs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are chemicals formed when muscle meat, including beef, pork, fish, or poultry, is cooked using high-temperature methods, such as pan frying or grilling directly over an open flame (3).
In laboratory experiments, HCAs and PAHs have been found to be mutagenic—that is, they cause changes in DNA that may increase the risk of cancer.
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) also warns that deli meats can increase your risk of colorectal cancer (4).
And so, it goes without saying that you should try to reduce your intake of meat and always select organic, free-range and appropriately fed meat. You can easily supplement your protein intake with beans, lentils, peas, nuts and seeds.
You should definitely give Meatless Mondays a go![mashshare]

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Kemo Treats: Sane Clown Posse
The theory that parodying something long enough causes one to turn into the very thing being made fun is put to the test with Kemo Treats.
Six years after starting the most ridiculous gangsta rap duo in Edmonton – if not the entire world – its co-founder Greg Goa remains clear on the targets of the group’s satire. It’s the self-centred, oh-so serious rap stars who never smile and are just as ridiculous: “Obsessed with money and glitz and sex and all that shit,” he says. He and his partner Karl Sharpe originally tried to make serious rap music, but having come from stable white families in middle class Edmonton ‘hoods like Strathcona and McKernan (respectively), “I just felt like I couldn’t do it,” Goa says. “It felt disingenuous. I don’t feel like we’ve grown up in struggle in any way. So I thought it would be funny to make silly hip hop music, making statements in the most ridiculous manner.”
And what statements they are! With the colourful and outrageous music videos an integral part of the project, many silly examples can be found in Kemo Treats’ oeuvre, including on the new CD, The Essentials, released with a show at the Avenue Theatre Saturday, Nov. 9. You get such groovy tracks as Pancakes, where drug dealers dressed as Breaking Bad stars cook up flapjacks. There’s My Shit’s Hot, poking vulgar fun at typical boastful rappers. On the last album, the Kemo Treats landed a double shot in a song called Pinky Swear – the video filmed while strutting down Whyte Avenue late at night dressed like pimps – using the childish promise of the pinky swear to tee off both on the gangsta “code of the street” while commenting on dishonesty in government.
Pretty deep for a couple of clowns.
At the top of a recent interview, Goa asks if we should do it with his real self or his rapper persona: G-Wizard (his partner is known as Smoovie II Smoov). These characters have taken on lives of their own. Dave Brockie, aka Oderus Urungus from GWAR, asked the same question – and keeping it real is always better.
“To the characters it’s not a joke at all,” Goa says. “They’re living in this world where they think they’re hardcore gangstas and instead of money they accumulate chips and food and that sort of thing.” They also consider Will Smith their spiritual leader, both for his accessible rap work back in the day and for his frequent appearances in movies where he single-handedly saves the world, which is also, Goa says, “so ridiculous.”
There are challenges to being joke rappers. They’re either not taken seriously, or worse, taken seriously. The only other example of note is The Lonely Island, and that started as a sketch on Saturday Night Live before becoming “real,” like the Blues Brothers. Marketing Kemo Treats without the built-in push of a network television show has been hard, Goa says.
“I think there’s a lot of things that are limiting to us,” he says. “We get a really good reaction. There was a Sony rep who was interested, and we got interest from Vegas and L.A., but being in Edmonton it’s tricky. A lot of people comment after our shows, ‘you should be in Toronto.’ Not everybody here picks up on it right away. I think not a lot of people know right away that we’re joking. Hopefully they’ll figure it out.”
Then there is the matter of the profanity. Kemo Treats’ music – which underneath the comedy is just as catchy, well produced and rich in cool beats as any hip hop heard on the radio – is laced with coarse language and mature subject matter. Nothing is too shocking for G-Wizard and Smoovie II Smoov. Their real selves, not so much. Goa brings up one of their old songs that is so rank that he refuses to even talk about it. Now we’re curious, but there are no plans to make it available anywhere.
Fans might be reminded of the late ‘80s Florida rap group 2 Live Crew, whose sexually explicit lyrics and themes got the group banned just about everywhere they or their records appeared. Their ultimate fate – ignominy and obscurity – might be a cautionary tale for other comedy rap groups, if 2 Live Crew could even be put into that category.
Unlike 2 Live Crew, or MacLean and MacLean, a great Canadian folk parody duo from the 1980s known for such songs as “I’ve Seen Pubic Hair” and “Dolly Parton’s Tits” that never, ever got airplay on CBC, The Kemo Treats are not married to profanity. The No. 1 goal of the group, Goa says, is making good music, with comedy being secondary, and even then getting a laugh isn’t as important as merely being “weird.” Mission accomplished!
The profanity thing might take a little work. Goa says, as the new CD contains its share. “There’s some songs we tried to back off a bit, because we want a little bit commercial success so we can make this our main gig. Plus I want my nieces and nephews to be able to listen to it.”

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I was born June 24, 1979 in Marietta, Georgia. Nineteen months later my parents were told I would not live past the age of three. I am one of three disabled children born to Donna and Gerald Blinkhorn. As the middle child, I strived to stand out from my two other equally dependent and demanding siblings.
Ironically, I discovered that drawing on the living room walls was the most effective way to capture attention and discipline. However, my parents stopped the discipline and started purchasing art supplies when they realized my drawing skills were advanced for a child of only five.
For the next twenty-one years, I have been in over thirty art exhibitions. My artistic talents have been showcased in exhibitions ranging from Cobb Counties Kaleidoscope, while I was in elementary, middle, and high school, to Atlanta based exhibitions such as the 5-Spot’s “Minding Art” and the Spruill Gallery’s “Looks Good on Paper.” When asked of my plans, I try not to focus so much on the future because when a person focuses to much on his or her future, they forget to live. Instead, I chose to focus on creating – for each day I create is another day I have lived.


Jun. 18, 2014—Thirteen Nashville public high school students are spending their summer mornings on the Vanderbilt campus building bicycle models using software tools developed to revolutionize the manufacturing of military vehicles.
Aug. 9, 2013—Vanderbilt’s Institute for Software Integrated Systems (ISIS) was awarded a $9.3 million contract to develop a collaborative software so that other non-government teams could design a new amphibious tank for the Marine Corps. Sandeep Neema, research associate professor of electrical engineering, is quoted.
May. 1, 2013—Vanderbilt University engineers in the Institute for Software Integrated Systems have been awarded a $9.3 million contract over two years to continue their work to mature META tools that are part of a flagship Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Adaptive Vehicle Make (AVM) program.
Jan. 18, 2013—This week the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency (DARPA) released a set of engineering software tools designed to revolutionize the process of designing and manufacturing military vehicles. Software engineers at Vanderbilt's Institute for Software Integrated Systems are playing a key role in the effort.
Oct. 31, 2012—The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) recently launched FANG Challenges, a set of three next-generation military vehicle design competitions with up to $4 million in prizes to build a new amphibious combat vehicle specifically for the Marine Corps. Vanderbilt’s Institute for Software Integrated Systems (ISIS) is playing a significant role in the contests.
Sep. 28, 2012—The Vanderbilt Institute for Software Integrated Systems has been awarded a $17.2 million contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to accelerate the Android Mobile Middleware Objects (AMMO2) project. The contract was announced Sept. 19.
Nov. 30, 2011—Recent ongoing research highlights the Institute for Software Integrated Systems' broad, multidisciplinary impact.
Jul. 11, 2011—The Division of Sponsored Research received notification in May that the following grants in excess of $25,000 had been awarded.
Mar. 25, 2011—The Division of Sponsored Research received notification in February that the following grants in excess of $25,000 had been awarded: Theodore A. Bapty, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, has received an award in the amount of $899,438 by the Department of Defense for “BCTM-Battle Command Systems Prototype.” Sandeep Neema and Jason M. Scott are co-principal...


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When we think back to the biggest space accomplishments in history, many of us instantly remember Apollo 11 – the mission that landed humans on the moon. However, we seldom talk about Apollo 8 when astronauts successfully orbited the moon. Author and historian, Jeffrey Kluger joins Viewpoints to discuss why Apollo 8 was a vital foundational mission for space travel and what it meant to the future of NASA.
Though Apollo 11 gets all the fame and Apollo 13 was made into a thrilling Ron Howard movie, author and historian Jeffrey Kluger says the Apollo 8 mission was a foundational trip for American space exploration. He takes us through the mission and examines what it meant for NASA moving forward.
We discuss the mission that effectively ended the space race and set an important precedent that may have saved the lives of the astronauts on board Apollo 13.

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We are now ready to sign our SPA
YOU will have heard about this via our previous communications containing IMB updates and reports from the Board at CCF, CF and CoR and CoM meetings.
The final draft of the agreement has now been completed – with the target that this will be agreed by the end of March.
The BCA Board has sent a copy to LMC Law, and they have reassured us that there is no risk to our members and they are comfortable with the content.
Essentially, the framework is like a Memorandum of Understanding, which works rather like a club – we have to be part of it to operate in and transform services, but at the same time, we are not legally “bound” to it.
The agreement will be reviewed in the Autumn, with the opportunity to agree any changes amongst the signatories.
A presentation detailing the core elements of the SPA can be found here:
If you have any general comments or questions, please contact us at AdminBCA@bradford.nhs.uk. We now propose to sign up to this SPA.
The March blog from the IMB Chair is now also available to read here:


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Ties between the two countries have grown in recent years most notably in the defence sector.
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The real-estate tycoon said he made the decision as the deal was unfair to the US and badly hit businesses and jobs.
‘India will certainly overachieve its wind target.’
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In 10 years, a majority of India's electricity will be produced from cleaner and renewable sources, putting the country ahead of promises made at the Paris Climate Summit. India will generate as much...
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"Gandhiji believed in a world worthy of our children."
Building momentum towards stronger global action on climate change, India's Union Cabinet—the highest decision-making body of government—approved the ratification of the Paris climate agre...
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Even as representatives from close to 200 nations meet in Montreal to hammer out a deal to contain aviation emissions, India has expressed its reservations on a global agreement unless some key concer...
With this India will be one of the key countries instrumental in bringing the historic Paris agreement into force.
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UNITED NATIONS -- India yesterday signed the historic Paris climate agreement along with more than 170 nations, marking a significant step that has brought together developing and developed nations fo...
PARIS -- India today hailed the adoption of a landmark climate change deal as a "historic day" which promises a "better future" and creates a "chapter of hope" in the lives of seven billion people. No...


NSA inspector general says transparency is the goal
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Ten months ago, Robert Storch became the first presidentially-appointed, Senate-confirmed inspector general in the National Security Agency’s history. Along with that independence, Storch said he wants to make the NSA OIG —and the agency itself — more transparent. The office took a step in that direction last week by launching its first-ever independent website. He talked with Federal Drive with Tom Temin about the reasons.


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It’s a known fact the Filipinos love basketball, but here’s a video to illustrate just how competitive games can be.
A basketball game organized by the LGBT community in Ormoc City, Leyte, took a turn when players from the competing teams climbed up to the top of the basket’s rim and began shooting from there, as seen in a now-viral video posted Tuesday.
In the video, player Cesar Magallanes (aka Maria Cassandra Yolanda) can be seen sitting on top of the backboard, then catching and shooting the ball passed to her by teammates on the ground.
It’s really quite impressive, actually.
This obviously would never happen in a professional basketball game, but Magallanes’ opponents didn’t seem to mind. Seconds after she climbed up to the top of the basket, a representative from the opposing team followed suit.
The crowd seemed to enjoy it, too, with people cheering every time Magallanes “scored” a point.
It proved to not only be a winning strategy her and her team, Girl-Lash Pilipinas (a play on the Philippine national basketball team Gilas Pilipinas), but also a viral moment that now has 2.3 million views, 32,000 reactions, and 31,000 shares.


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My sister is expecting her 3rd child and I wanted to celebrate this exciting time with her, family and friends. She is a huge Gwen Stefani fan and we both love her line of fashion, perfume and handbags, Harajuku Lovers. So after brainstorming we came up with some ideas inspired by another party we saw on "catch my party" by the mother of a 7 year old who loves Harajuku Lovers too!
Thanks to my sister and mom for their amazing creativity and making my idea really come alive and also, many thanks to friends and family whose generosity helped out with food and set-up.
cake pops, candy bar
Activities / Games
Whats in your purse game and thank you card game
Custom order of Harajuku Lovers necklaces
dancing with our guests on the "dancefloor" (tent)
What People Ate
thai chicken noodles, greek salad, pasta salad, spinach dip, fruit plate, quiche
What People Drank
sweet tea, water, juice boxes for kids
Most Touching Moment
photo I took of my daughter and niece together dressed up in Harajuku street style


Federal agents on Tuesday raided the Springfield and Cicero offices of longtime Democratic state Sen. Martin Sandoval as part of an ongoing criminal investigation, according to a source.
The FBI led the raids at Sandoval’s office in the state capitol as well as his regional offices in the 5800 block of West 35th Street in Cicero, the source said. The exact nature of the investigation was not disclosed.
An FBI official stationed in the Senate Democratic office space near Sandoval’s office in Springfield turned back a Chicago Tribune reporter seeking comment on Tuesday morning, directing inquiries to the FBI field office in Chicago.
An FBI spokesman confirmed that agents were at the capitol Tuesday conducting “authorized law enforcement activity,” but declined to comment further. The spokesman had no immediate comment when asked about the search of Sandoval’s Cicero office.
A man who answered the door at Sandoval’s Southwest Side home said the legislator was not home. Sandoval could not immediately be reached.
Born in the Back of the Yards neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side, Sandoval, 55, first won election to the senate in 2002 with the support of former Mayor Richard M. Daley and the now-defunct Hispanic Democratic Organization.
Sandoval serves a Southwest Side district that shares half of its territory with powerful House Speaker Michael Madigan, a Chicago Democrat.
Sandoval, who chairs the Senate Transportation Committee, has worked with Madigan over the years on a variety of legislative issues.
Sandoval makes $80,038 as a legislator, including a stipend of $10,574 for his committee chairmanship. Sandoval lives in Gage Park with his wife and three children.
Jason Meisner has covered the federal courts beat since 2013, writing about political corruption, terrorism and gang racketeering. In 2018, he was part of the Tribune's award-winning team covering the historic murder trial of Chicago police Officer Jason Van Dyke.
Jamie Munks covers Illinois government from Springfield. She’s worked at papers in Illinois, Upstate New York, Las Vegas and Memphis. She grew up in Chicago’s northwest suburbs and New England, and has dual bachelor’s degrees in journalism and political science from Syracuse University. In her spare time, she hikes, travels and roots for the Cubs.
Ray Long is a Chicago Tribune investigative reporter, a two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist experienced at state Capitol, City Hall, courts and county beats. He covered two governors who went to prison and a state senator who went to the White House. 312-222-3448.


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Cyberkinetics Neurotechnology Systems, Inc. Agrees To Acquire Andara Life Science, Inc.
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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. & INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 15, 2006--Cyberkinetics Neurotechnology Systems, Inc. (OTCBB: CYKN; "Cyberkinetics") today announced that the Company has agreed to acquire, through a merger with a wholly owned subsidiary of Cyberkinetics, Andara Life Science, Inc. ("Andara"). Andara is a privately held Indiana company engaged in the development of a portfolio of programs related to the repair and regeneration of neural tissues, which were developed at the Center for Paralysis Research at Purdue University. Cyberkinetics expects to submit an application for approval of Andara's lead product, the Andara Oscillating Field Stimulator(TM) ("Andara OFS Device") in 2006 under a Humanitarian Device Exemption based on a recently completed 10-participant clinical trial for those with acute spinal cord injury and preclinical studies that demonstrated the device's ability to stimulate regeneration of nerve fibers in the spinal cord.
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We are restoring prairies and groves of oak-hickory woodlands at this site. It is home to numerous rare grassland birds, including Bobolinks, Eastern Meadowlarks, Henslow's Sparrows, Grasshopper Sparrows. We are removing invasive plants and restoring the native vegetative biodiversity while increasing the habitats for birds. No experience is necessary: just an interest in working with others to protect and restore our natural areas. Activities may include seed collection, planting, cutting brush, or pulling invasive species, depending on the season.
Unlimited Positions available!
Parking lot on north side of Schaumburg Road, 1/3 mile west of Rt. 59. The sign will read equestrian entrance
Contact person for opportunity
Steward Jenny Flexman
All individuals should consider their level of risk for the COVID-19 virus prior to engaging in any volunteer service.
Review the Forest Preserve''s COVID-19 page each day before volunteering for important updates and safety precautions.
DO NOT attempt to volunteer if in the last 14 days you:
1. have any of the symptoms related to COVID-19 as identified by the Centers for Disease Control
2. have traveled to any foreign country or states with a high incidence of COVID-19 infections
Staff and volunteer leaders will implement protocols to ensure physical distancing, glove and mask usage, and tool sanitizing.
Wear all essential personal protection equipment (PPE) including a face mask.
Always keep a minimum distance of six feet from other volunteers.
Plan accordingly, as many public restrooms are closed.
Bring your own gloves, snack, water bottle, sunscreen, bug spray, and hand sanitizer.
No experience is necessary. We remove invasive species, collect native seed, and spread seed, among other activities. We are of all ages, and we share a common interest in restoring and protecting our local natural areas.
Dressing the right way for workdays will make your experience a lot more enjoyable. Sturdy footwear is essential, preferably hiking boots.
Minimum clothing for COLD weather includes: long pants, long sleeves, gloves, warm socks, boots, warm coat, and hat or hood. Dress in layers and wear old clothing made of natural fibers.
Minimum clothing for WARM weather includes: long pants, socks, sturdy shoes, long sleeves, sunglasses, and a sun hat. Use an appropriate sunscreen, and insect repellent. Shorts, skirts, capri pants, tank tops, and sandals are never a good idea on the prairie or in the woodland, even in warm weather. Bring water. We provide tools, work gloves, and snacks.
Drop-in volunteers are welcome.
Groups must coordinate the date of their visit with the contact person.
Learn how to sign up and prepare for your first volunteer experience:
We value what you do, record your contributions and stay up to date:
Documents and links for volunteers:
Forest Preserves of Cook County Volunteer Resources
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The Avio Aero site in Brindisi, Italy is home to one of the longest-running specialist centers for aircraft service support activities.
Here, a team of technical support specialists and operators, highly experienced in the maintenance and repair of large aero-derivate turbines and military aircraft engines, carry out services on helicopter engines from the General Electric T700 family, which are fitted on the helicopter fleets of Italy’s Navy, Army and Airforce.
It is also the Italian Police Air Division who entrusts these service specialists with their helicopters dedicated to public order and safety, landscape protection and to any emergency operations – which was the case recently when the aircraft was needed after earthquake and snow emergencies throughout Italy.
Since last August and until the great snowfall at the end of January, on account of the devastating earthquakes that have struck the provinces of Rieti, Ascoli Piceno and Teramo (all located in central Italy), the number of helicopter flights carried out by the Police Force has risen sharply.
Subsequently, the Avio Aero service team from Brindisi has stepped up the frequency of a series of preventive maintenance operations, in order to guarantee full operational readiness for the 11th Police Flight Department in Pescara (the Abruzzo region capital city).
In February, the Bike Shop visited the 11th Police Flight Department in Pescara; there we met with the Operative Director Giuseppe Briganti.
The events in Abruzzo had severely tested the Police Force, especially in terms of flight operations. Avio Aero’s service team helped to maintain the helicopter engines during those intensely challenging days by working side-by-side with the customer at their base – aiding in the aircraft’s mission effectiveness during the snowfall emergencies in the province of Teramo, which alone called for over 40 flight missions.
Giuseppe Briganti introduced us to the Service team and gave us the opportunity to witness how the cooperation between Avio Aero’s service team and the flight center personnel proved to be extremely effective and efficient.
Watch for yourself as we sit down with Giuseppe Briganti and take flight with him in one their Police Force helicopters:


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The commander of the Strategic Missile Forces, Lieutenant General of the Russian Federation S.Karakaev stressed that modern puzzles sound operation of weapons systems in SRF out in a number of core values, no solutions are forthcoming impossible to move forward in terms of the formation of groups Missile Forces.
Together with the fact, according to the official dealer management info, the press service of the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation on Strategic Missile S.Shorin in the Russian army with yearly increases significantly the number of modern launchers, as well as a new missile systems. Namely, in 2011 in Teykovskogo Missile Division, which is stationed in the Ivanovo region, was brought to a complete state, and made atonement for combat duty first missile regiment, the main armament which consists of modern mobile ground missile systems "Yars". Last work on the modernization and re-rocket complex "Topol-M" fixed-based which go on armament new missile regiment in separate Tatishchev dislotsiruemoy missile division in the Saratov region.
At the end of 2010 by the Strategic Missile Forces RF there were some 375 missiles capable of carrying nuclear warheads in 1259. Of this number, 171 mobile compactor complex "Topol» (SS-25), 58 languid missiles R-36MUTTH and R-36M2 (SS-18), 18 mobile complexes "Topol-M» (SS-27), 70 missiles UR-100NUTTKh (SS-19 ), 52 complex "Topol-M" stationary silo-based (SS-27), 6 mobile systems "Yars" armed missile RS-24.


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Question: What is the best point we can use to fix our gaze for concentration?Sri Chinmoy: It depends on the individual. Some people find it easier to look at the flame of a candle and concentrate, while others find it easier to look at a beautiful flower. Still others prefer to look at the rising sun and concentrate. So if the individual gets a kind of inner joy when concentrating on a particular object, he should concentrate on that object in order to achieve his goal.
Sri Chinmoy, Earth’s cry meets Heaven’s smile, part 1, Agni Press, 1974


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This helpful guide will certainly run you with the process of taking on a cat or kitten, in 5 easy steps. Young boy and 1 lady left from trash to discover their permanently houses. Mum as well as father Full Persian simply started using the trash tray. Leave your application with our expert rehoming group and somebody will touch with you either by email or call within 10 working days to let you know if your application has been successful.
There are great deals of healthy and balanced, loving kittycats and also cats offered at rescue centres like Battersea right across the country. We would always urge you to rehome a kitty or feline from a rescue centre. At a rescue centre you know you are obtaining a cat that has actually been chosen because it will match your household and way of living, and is healthy and also ready for domesticity. This isn’t always the situation if you acquire online as well as it’s impossible to assure that animals advertised in on-line listings or on social networks are from a risk-free, reliable source. Our kittycats leave us at 13 weeks after they have had their inoculations and been microchipped by our Veterinarian, they also leave wormed, litter trained and well socialised. We give you 5 weeks totally free insurance, their 5 generation pedigree and also TICA enrollment.
Felines With Potential Residences Or On Foster
Peanut and porky are siblings, the kitten picture is them as children and Punchy is their dad. A kittycat should not leave its mommy till it goes to least 8 weeks old. Nevertheless, some dog breeders will certainly attempt and market much younger kittycats, so it’s very crucial that you remain knowledgeable about this and check their age as best you can. Request details – if you are speaking with a trusted dog breeder they will recognize when and also where the kittycat was born as well as will certainly enjoy to tell you. Nonetheless, if you’re set on getting a kitty, you ought to do your research study as well as locate a respectable breeder where the pet cats as well as kittens are effectively looked after and looked after.
Making Sure The Kitty Has Actually Been Socialised
Pet cats Security states it additionally has been contacted by an expanding number of people who claimed they were mis-sold a kitty. Nevertheless, Cats Security claims the trend for acquiring online has also attracted underhanded individuals who have actually found ways around offering restrictions on family pet web sites and also social media. This added to a rise in the variety of pet dog cats in the UK, which jumped up from 10.2 million in 2020 to 10.8 million in 2021. Simply over one in 4 houses (26 percent) own at the very least one pet cat, according to the report.
We are experts in extremely contrasted Brown’s, Silvers, Snows as well as charcoal & Solid variants. Cats Protection is a nationwide network of around 210 volunteer-run branches, 37 centres, and 110 charity stores which help around 200,000 felines as well as kittycats annually. Leading ideas include examining the vendor is licensed or registered with a regional authority in advance, and checking out the vendor to see the kittens with their mother pet cat before committing to any kind of acquisition. Cat/kittens which are not needed for reproducing should be signed up on the Non-Active Register. Children of pet cats on the Non-Active Register will certainly not be registered. The sampling Kittycat Arrangement is an example of an agreement where the buyer as well as vendor desire to apply specific conditions agreed at the time of sale.
” The cats had no collars or microchips and also the kittycats seemed from various litters. Sadly we do not have much details to go on at this stage. We’re uncertain of the circumstances they passed away as well as we don’t understand how long they were in the knapsack.
What To Purchase A Pet Cat
A kittycat that has been subjected to the normal goings-on of a home (hoovering, visitors, children, television) is mosting likely to be far better adapted as well as much less likely to obtain stressed or stressed in this setting. Accountable dog breeders and also rehoming centres ought to make certain that they’ve been subjected to these conditions throughout their sensitive knowing duration of 2-7/8 weeks old. Rehoming centres are usually less costly than dog breeders as well as we have thousands of felines annually looking for caring homes. We do often have kitties readily available, so keep an eye on our web site where you can examine your neighborhood centre. When you have a kitten/cat from us you don’t simply get an animal you join a family the Starlight household, thank you. Our kitties are veterinarian inspected, totally immunized & wormed, micro-chipped, have 5 weeks insurance policy, they are signed up with TICA, a kitty pack and socialised with pet dog, cats, fish and also birds.
Not only will you be offering a home to a pet dog in need yet you’ll additionally assist by maximizing an area for another cat without a home. Once you have seen your kitty and also decide to purchase, it’s time to get your house set up for your pet dog. Make certain you leave enough time to make preparations, as well as to go shopping for animal essentials. Provide your pet cat with a peaceful, comfy space for them to get cleared up. It could be a spare bed room or area in the house– anywhere that they can familiarise themselves with their environments before discovering the rest of their atmosphere.
If the cat/kitten is not registered, a duplicate of the mating certification (Rule 3d) will be provided by the supplier to the new owner. We are experts in creating phenomenal Brown rosetted Bengal kitties by importing the very best bloodlines from around the world. Sadly, as a result of a home action we’re not able to take all of our felines.
Ear size-medium to tiny with rounded ideas, vast collection, to reveal a rounded leading head. There’s a small cost, but if you remain in a hurry they deserve taking into consideration. To guarantee you get your carrier order as quickly as possible, please place your order prior to 12 Noon Monday to Thursday.

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