- By Chris Kremidas Courtney
Michael Gerhards is the Head of CyberSecurity Germany at the Airbus Group
A new approach to security is a must for those who want to benefit from the added-value potential of smart industry solutions in the future. As the complexity of the supply chain increases, so do the possible risks. Cyber-security is no longer simply an end in itself; it has now become a key factor behind companies retaining their competitive edge in the age of digital transformation.
When it comes to the digitalisation of the economy, the figures are constantly increasing with each new growth forecast. Industry, and in particular high-tech manufacturing, already feels subject to the huge pressure of ‘going digital’. While every technology manufacturer has to develop and implement their own digital transformation strategy, ultimately all smart industry concepts draw on a common paradigm: manufacturing in the future will be data-driven, networked and transparent. Production processes, flow of materials and enterprise resource planning (ERP) information are fusing, just as the number of real-time data streams and links is growing exponentially – along with the number of possible security vulnerabilities. There is already evidence that ‘classic’ security concepts, which are primarily based on the separation of production systems and office-based IT, will no longer be up to the challenges of the digital factory.
Even if industrial digitalisation is often characterised as a revolution, it is more of a continual process begun in the 1980s and 1990s. As modern automation technology was in its early stages, the internet was also still in its infancy.
At that time, no one had seriously considered the possibility of connecting production systems to the internet. Industrial control systems (ICS) were seen as isolated units, so security functions such as authentication mechanisms, password management or access restrictions were therefore unnecessary and simply not provided. It was enough for a production sub-system to be connected to a programmable logic controller or other higher hierarchical level.
Ultimately all smart industry concepts draw on a common paradigm: manufacturing in the future will be data-driven, networked and transparent
Sometimes, the flexibility offered by internet protocol (IP) – connection to the worldwide web – was beneficial, or costs could be saved. But problems came as this was not done systematically or with enough attention paid to security.
The mix-and-match approach of many industrial networks may not be an initial cause for concern for production specialists and automation engineers: functions that could endanger a facility’s operational safety are still separate, and safety-relevant limits are ‘hard-coded’ to avoid tampering. Industry-specific protocols present a high technical obstacle for possible attackers.
But more can be done. Not only has the number of IP connections significantly increased, but threat levels today are completely different from five years ago. The emergence of Stuxnet, a malicious computer worm that caused substantial damage to Iran’s nuclear programme among other projects, and other industrial network-targeted malware, production system security has increasingly become a topic for public debate.
The initial silo mentality among IT and production managers is also now increasingly being broken down thanks to more coverage, greater enlightenment in research and teaching and standardised security guidelines. Professionally coordinated security initiatives are now welcomed or even actively called for by the majority of production managers. A complicated cyber-attack or malware that targets industrial facilities jeopardises this objective. According to the German Federal Office for Information Security, it takes 227 days for a targeted attack on a company to be noticed – the average length of time that an attacker is present in the company and has the opportunity to spy and prepare manipulations without anyone becoming aware that a problem exists.
Just one security incident can result in prolonged and very costly production downtimes or the disclosure of company secrets. This is particularly the case in high-tech manufacturing and even the building-up of the production environment itself, as this can contain decades of development expertise and therefore valuable intellectual property. A Bitkom study has found that up to €51bn of damage is caused by cyber-attacks on companies each year. ICS security is now far more likely to be viewed as one of the key factors behind reliable production planning.
Industrial security, like digital transformation as a whole, is not a fixed end point but a continual process
For a security provider, the greatest challenge in securing production environments is to develop customised security concepts that can be seamlessly embedded into existing manufacturing processes, both at a technical and organisational level. The prerequisites to achieve this are not only a fundamental theoretical knowledge and highly trained team of specialists, but also a high degree of practical experience. Airbus, for example, draws on a long tradition of manufacturing advanced products with a high level of protection, and much of the experience and analytical methods used by its CyberSecurity business unit derive directly from the company’s own ICS operational environment, tried and tested on multiple occasions.
Industrial security, like digital transformation as a whole, is not a fixed end point but a continual process. A basic first step on the journey towards a valid ICS security strategy has to be a detailed risk analysis, a course of action also recommended by the German Federal Office for Information Security. Its ICS Security Compendium states that carrying out a recurrent (regular and/or event-related) risk analysis is considered compulsory. As part of its extensive security services portfolio, Airbus CyberSecurity develops holistic security strategies based exactly on such an analysis. In direct collaboration with an operator’s IT and production teams, the objective is to identify and document their top five risks as well as recommending feasible countermeasures.
These risks and countermeasures are: developing secure remote access for maintenance and analysis; protecting the production network and isolating or monitoring legacy systems, which are susceptible to vulnerabilities, using passive security sensors; securing endpoints, databases and servers; securely using portable storage devices such as USB sticks or CDs; and transferring knowledge and providing methodology for continual risk analysis.
The protection of production facilities is a complex challenge, especially for high-tech companies, which at times entails high expenditure. In the context of Industry 4.0 and the Internet of Things (IoT) however, a security-related appraisal is essential to achieve a solid base for digital transformation. A security assessment is a sensible entry point for this as well as forming a cornerstone for all further recommendations for action and the development of a long-term security strategy. The costs for such an analysis remain within a manageable scale and will quickly pay off thanks to the minimised risk of downtimes and a generally more reliable production network.
This article was first published in Europe’s World print issue number 35. Read more on the issue and order your copy here.
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A few days after the government introduced the initial measures to prevent the COVID-19 outbreak, Albert Iriqi was concerned about the economic hardship that would follow. For years he has provided for his family by working as a waiter, but the restaurant where he works closed after the first cases of COVID-19 infections were reported in Kosovo — as did all cafés and public spaces.
He was slightly relieved when he received his full wage for the month of March, but he had his eye on April. He needed income for food, as well as to pay his monthly loan installment.
“I dare not think what tomorrow holds,” the 25-year-old said to himself at the beginning of the outbreak of the pandemic in Kosovo. He says that he and his father are the only ones who have jobs in their family of seven.
Berat Rexhepaj, owner of a café in Skënderaj, also has cause for concern. Although he feared the virus and agreed with the government’s decision to close cafés, he was also left with some unanswered questions: When would the cafés reopen? How was he supposed to provide for his family, or pay his waiters, his rent and his loan installment?
Both say that from the beginning, they assumed that it was possible that they would not return to work throughout April. But now that April is ending, it’s likely that cafés will be closed in May as well, meaning that they will be without their daily turnover.
Since certain economic sectors were closed, the government provided answers bit by bit to Albert, Berat and many others that have been directly affected by the limitation of activities during the pandemic.
As the lockdown began, it became clear from the government decisions and ministry directives that some businesses — especially those in the gastronomy sector — would not open until COVID-19 was no longer among Kosovars. The Office of the Prime Minister told K2.0 that businesses must pay their workers for another 45 days after March 13 (the day when bars, restaurants and cafés were closed) because their absences were justified.
The Central Bank of Kosovo made a decision that ordered commercial banks to suspend loan payments at least until the end of April for citizens who face financial difficulties as a result of the limitations imposed by the government — but the banks themselves decide who is eligible for this.
More answers for the concerns of Albert, Berat and thousands of other Kosovars were provided through the approved Emergency Fiscal Package.
On March 30, the Government of Kosovo approved an emergency package presented by the Ministry of Finance and Transfers. Photo courtesy of the Prime Minister’s Office.
When outgoing prime minister Albin Kurti presented the package, he said among other things, “we are convinced that through this emergency package we will not only replenish our public health, but also our economic health.” Moreover, he said that the package does not have any long-term policies, adding that later on a second package will be created for “economic recovery.”
K2.0 spoke about the emergency package with Artan Mustafa, researcher and university lecturer on social policies and political sociology, and Ahmet Rushiti, manager of the project for political accountability at the Kosova Democratic Institute (KDI).
Are citizens protected from poverty?
With a budget of around 180 million euros, 15 measures make up the government infusion, through which the country’s economic health will initially be treated.
Listing the objectives of the Package, Kurti mentioned financial aid for people in poverty; aid for businesses so that their employees aren’t left without income, so that they can continue to operate during and after the pandemic; aid for municipalities and public enterprises; as well as for minorities.
As part of these measures, families who live in difficult economic conditions and receive social assistance from the state would get double the amount they normally do for the months of March, April and May.
Based on data provided by the Kosovo Agency of Statistics (KAS) from the end of 2019, in Kosovo there are over 24,000 families with approximately 99,000 people in total who receive social assistance, 7% of the population.The monthly sum that they receive differs, from 50 to 150 euros, depending on the number of family members. Only families with 15 or more members are eligible to receive 150 euros — that is around 33 cents per member per day.
According to Mustafa, governments in Kosovo have continuously failed to protect citizens from poverty.
To make matters worse, it was reported that the need for food aid has increased during this period. In April alone, in the biggest municipality in the country, Prishtina, around 500 families sought food aid, raising the official number from 1,600 families “in need of food” within this region.
People who do not receive social assistance from the state budget and are registered as unemployed are eligible to receive a monthly sum of 130 euros for April, May and June.The T7 TV channel reported that over 16,000 people have applied to benefit from this measure.
According to Mustafa, governments in Kosovo have continuously failed to protect citizens from poverty.The same can be said for the new government during the pandemic. For him, the starting point of this failure is the way the governments have conceived of poverty and how to prevent it.
He says that the method used for the measurement of poverty in Kosovo is no longer used in other European countries.“In European countries, the level of poverty is based on surveys pertaining to family income, while in Kosovo it is based on the cost of the basic consumption of food,” he says.
According to him, this methodology was pushed forward by the World Bank and does not aim to protect citizens from poverty, but to reduce expenditure.For Mustafa, it is strange that the current government has not taken any measures to change this approach, although it has continuously claimed that it will push forward leftist policies that ensure welfare for citizens, especially vulnerable groups.
University lecturer Artan Mustafa says that the level of poverty in Kosovo is determined through methods that aim to reduce expenditure, rather than provide welfare to vulnerable groups. Photo from the archive: Atdhe Mulla / K2.0.
He says that if the level of poverty were to be determined through family income, social assistance would be increased because income for the other parts of Kosovar society has increased over the years.In that sense, according to Mustafa, social assistance payments would be around 300 euros per month in normal circumstances where there are no emergency measures, such as the current ones due to the pandemic.
“The social assistance payments are already low, but even if they are doubled, they would still be insufficient,” he says.“Also, let’s not forget that the eligibility criteria [for this scheme] excludes many families — for example ones who have more chickens or a TV — which should be protected from poverty.”
According to him, other factors that make the doubling of social assistance insufficient are the increase of food prices during the pandemic, as well as the limitation of certain public services such as public transportation and healthcare. Mustafa believes that these limitations mostly affect families that receive social assistance.
KAS data also shows that the price of bread has increased in March compared to February, as have the price of water, grains, cheese, salt, meat, fruit, sugar and other basic foods.Increases have also been noted in the prices of medical products, electrical energy, gas and fuel, as well as merchandise and services for regular maintenance of the household economy; on the other hand, the prices of oil and transportation services have decreased.
According to Ahmet Rushiti, in this aspect, municipalities can also help citizens.“Some of them have already allocated budgets.The sum of 10 million euros [allocated for municipalities through the Package] could also help,” he says.
What about the workers?
The Package also envisions the provision of aid for employees like Albert — 41 million euros have been allocated to pay the minimum wage of 170 euros in April and May for employees of businesses that have been directly affected as a consequence of the pandemic.
Ahmet Rushiti of KDI says that the decision was welcomed, but he does have some objections.
“The criteria are somewhat complicated, but we must keep in mind that the situation is also complicated,” he says. Nevertheless, “institutions should simplify the application procedure.”
According to him, the Package as well as other government decisions during the pandemic have included lots of text and have not been explained properly.“These measures could have been explained visually. I saw that the municipalities of Prizren and Prishtina did this, and they were explained quite well,” said Rushiti.
Ahmet Rushiti, manager of the project for political accountability at KDI, says that institutions should find ways to simplify application procedures for assistance from the Emergency Fiscal Package. Photo courtesy of Ahmet Rushiti.
Regarding the allocated sum, for Rushiti it is important that workers who have been affected by the emergency measures have been secured minimum wages at the least.“This measure will help businesses and workers,” he says.
But if the situation continues for many more months, he says that the Package as a whole will not suffice.“It would be ideal if the sum was bigger, but it’s clear that it is an emergency situation and that the wages [of these workers] cannot be covered in full,” he says.
According to Rushiti, one of the reasons why the budget is not bigger could be that there are not enough state funds.
“We must keep in mind that the pandemic support measures have come at a time when the state was due to raise funds,” he says. “Most taxes of the first quarter are paid by businesses on April 15, however, due to the decision to postpone the deadline for paying taxes, the state has less funds at its disposal.”
This measure was welcomed by Mustafa as well, especially considering the number of workers that the government has included as beneficiaries.“Up to 120,000 workers can benefit from this measure according to the government estimates — this is a good number,” he says. According to recent data, around 63,000 workers have applied to benefit from this measure.
Rushiti says that the government's decision to pay pension contributions eases the burden on businesses and fulfills a basic right of every worker.
However, he does not believe that the minimum wage is sufficient.“The minimum wage in Kosovo is 170 euros. We must keep in mind that it was approved in 2011 and that it hasn’t changed since then, while today we are in 2020 and the standard of living has increased — which makes me think that this sum is too low,” he says.
Additionally, he expresses doubts over the application process, noting that employers must apply for their employees, and also that they must provide proof that their economic activity has been affected by the limitation measures that the government has taken due to the pandemic.
“It seems the criteria are there to exclude people, rather than help them,” he says, adding that it is unacceptable that the payments for employees have been left to the will of the employers, “since they [employers] have to declare and provide data on the employee’s behalf,” he believes that this only complicates the application procedure.
Meanwhile for Rushiti, this measure has another valuable point in the fact that the government has decided to pay pension contributions, because he believes that this eases the burden on businesses, and most importantly, fulfills a basic right of every worker.
What about informal workers and the unemployed?
The Package determines that people who have lost their jobs after the implementation of the measures against the COVID-19 outbreak can apply to receive 130 euros per month for April, May and June.To apply, they must prove that they were discharged from employment “after the activity of the enterprise was reduced due to the situation created by the pandemic.” The application form must be submitted to the Tax Administration of Kosovo and the former employer.
For Mustafa, this is a concern because he believes that there is a “criterion of exclusion,” noting that when someone is discharged, it is highly likely that their relationship with their employer is not good, so this can create situations where many of the workers who have lost their jobs won’t receive the money that they are entitled to.
Moreover, he believes that it is difficult to fill in the documents required to prove that the discharge happened as a result of the situation created by the pandemic. It is likely that some former employers do not have the will to help out their former employees by filling out the documents.
Another measure targets commercial companies who have registered their employees with one year contracts during the pandemic period; those employees will receive 130 euros for the next two months after the registration is “a very good measure” according to Mustafa.He believes that this is the first step of a government that is trying to formalize the labor market.
However, regarding this point, he criticizes the government for the 6 million euro budget, which he believes is insufficient.“According to data, such as those provided by the World Bank, in Kosovo around 35% of the labor market is informal, which means that there are over 150,000 informal workers,” he says, adding that this budget excludes many.
Mustafa sees the package as "parsimonious, with several criteria that exclude many people."
Mustafa also thinks that the estimated number of beneficiaries is low, with regard to the measure to ensure the financial liquidity of micro-enterprises and self-employed individuals through loans.
As part of this measure,15 million euros have been allocated so that through programs of the Kosovo Credit Guarantee Fund, self-employed individuals and enterprises with 10 or less employees can get loans up to 10,000 euros.This means that there can be more than 1,500 beneficiaries, a low number to begin with according to Mustafa.
In general, Mustafa sees the Package as “parsimonious, with several criteria that exclude many people,” because, according to him, the small sums that have been allocated resemble those allocated in conservative neoliberal policies that strive to reduce expenditure, rather than protect citizens during an emergency.
For Rushiti, it is important to understand that we are in an emergency situation, and that this might have pushed the government to limit itself to these measures.He insists that it is important “to preserve the financial stability of the country and to not spend uncontrollably, because the state could go bankrupt.
K2.0 contacted the government for an interview, but received no response before the article was published.K
Feature image: Atdhe Mulla / K2.0.
The article is part of the Human Rightivism project, which is funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) through its Human Rightivism Program. The author’s views expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA).

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The already-complex legal battle surrounding the sale of the Source Telecomputing Co. to Reader's Digest has been further complicated by government claims to some of the company's assets and the freezing of its bank accounts.
Two banks have frozen the company's operating accounts, and the federal government has told the company it intends to recover money owed on a defaulted government-guaranteed loan following the announcement of the $3 million sale of STC's home computer service to the Reader's Digest Association Inc.
The two developments cloud an already-complicated legal battle over who owns The Source, a home computer information network that has been hailed as a major development with as much potential impact as the development of television or the telephone.
On Sept. 23, STC Chairman Jack Taub sold 51 percent of the stock of STC to the Reader's Digest Association, but two days later that sale was challenged in court. Former Taub associate William Von Meister was granted a court order temporarily barring Taub from selling or disposing of any additional shares of Source Telecomputing and forbidding Taub from making use of the sales proceeds without the court's permission.
"The court cannot stop the sale itself," but the court could declare the sale null and void, said U.S. District Court Judge Richard B. Kelam at the hearing on the request for a temporary restraining order.
Kellam has been hearing testimony in a lengthy legal dispute between Von Meister and Taub over who owns 31.4 percent of the stock in Digital Broadcasting, the original company that began marketing The Source. Taub removed the Source from DBC and set up Source Telecomputing as a totally separate company, he said.
Since the restraining order, minority shareholders in Digital Broadcasting Corp. other than Von Meister have notified banks where Source Telecomputing has accounts of their claim of $3.2 million against the assets of Source Telecomputing. The banks reacted by asking the courts to compel Taub and the minority shareholders to settle that issue. In the meantime, the accounts -- representing approximately $500,000 in the Bank of Virginia and less in the First American -- have been frozen.
The claim for $3.2 million is the same amount in which the federal government has an interest. DBC, which has been financially shaky for some time, had defaulted on a federally guaranteed loan. The North Carolina National Bank had lent DBC $6 million, of which 90 percent was guaranteed by the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration.
According to papers filed in court in Fairfax County, when the loan was restructured in August 1979 the bank acquired a security interest in The Source. In July, the bank assigned its rights to the Economic Development Administration which wrote everyone connected with The Source to say that not only is the $3.2 million due, but also that $1,047.75 a day in interest was being added to the debt.
The EDA reiterated its claim of a security interest in The Source two weeks after the Reader's Digest sale.
When the EDA learned of the sale and the infusion of cash into the corporation, it noted "an obvious government interest in that," according to John E. Kennenhan of the EDA chief counsel's office.
A spokesman for Source Telecomputing said that the company is managing to operate in spite of the problems with its bank accounts but declined further comment on the array of legal problems facing the company. A spokesman for Reader's Digest also declined comment except to say that the company considered the sale a fait accompli .
The Source is a relatively inexpensive home computer network that offers customers such services as the United Press International newswire; quotes from stock and commodity exchanges; electronic mail; ready-made programs for accounting, word-processing and personal finance tasks; restaurant reviews; and electronic games.

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Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve (Oʻahu)
History of Hanauma Bay
The formation of Hanauma Bay dates back approximately 32,000 years when volcanic activity created its iconic crescent shape. Over time, erosion by ocean waves further sculpted the bay into what it looks like today - a beautiful snorkeling paradise protected from strong currents by surrounding cliffs.
In ancient times, Native Hawaiians used Hanauma Bay as a fishing ground due to its abundant marine resources. However, in recent decades tourism has taken over as the primary activity at this picturesque spot. Recognizing its ecological importance and vulnerability to human impact, the State of Hawaii designated Hanauma Bay as a Marine Life Conservation District in 1967 to protect its fragile ecosystem.
Location of Hanauma Bay
Hanauma Bay can be found about 10 miles east of Waikiki Beach on Oahu's southeastern coastline. The drive along Kalanianaole Highway offers breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and Oahu's rugged coastline. Once you arrive, a short hike down to the bay reveals its pristine waters and vibrant coral reefs.
Features of Hanauma Bay
The most striking feature of Hanauma Bay is undoubtedly its crystal-clear water, which allows for excellent visibility while snorkeling or diving. The shallow depth near the shoreline makes it an ideal spot for beginners to explore underwater without venturing too far from safety.
- Coral Reefs: Home to over 450 species of fish and various types of corals, Hanauma Bay's thriving ecosystem provides visitors with a unique opportunity to observe marine life up close.
- White Sand Beaches: The soft white sand beaches surrounding the bay are perfect for sunbathing or relaxing after a day spent exploring beneath the waves.
- Educational Center: Before entering the park, all visitors must watch an educational video at Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve Education Program highlighting conservation efforts and safety tips for enjoying your visit responsibly.
Hanauma Bay is a popular tourist destination in Hawaii with crystal-clear waters, vibrant coral reefs, and soft white sand beaches. It was formed within a volcanic crater approximately 32,000 years ago and has been designated as a Marine Life Conservation District to protect its fragile ecosystem. Visitors must watch an educational video before entering the park to learn about conservation efforts and safety tips for enjoying their visit responsibly.
Wildlife at Hanauma Bay
Hanauma Bay is renowned for its captivating scenery, pristine waters, and the myriad of aquatic life inhabiting it. At Hanauma Bay, visitors can observe many aquatic life, including fish species, marine mammals, and other exciting creatures.
Types of Fish Found in the Area
The bay's thriving coral reef ecosystem supports over 400 different species of fish. Some popular ones you may spot during your snorkeling or diving adventure include:
- Convict Tangs (Acanthurus triostegus)
- Flame Angelfish (Centropyge loculus)
- Ribbon Eels (Rhinomuraena quaesita)
- Hawaiian Cleaner Wrasse (Labroides phthirophagus)
Other Wildlife Found in the Area
Beyond fish and marine mammals, you may also encounter other wildlife species while exploring Hanauma Bay:
- Green Sea Turtles: Known as "honu" in Hawaiian culture, they are revered for their grace and beauty. Snorkelers have a good chance of seeing them gliding through the water or resting near coral reefs.
- Moorish Idols: With their distinct black-and-white striped pattern and elongated dorsal fin rays, Moorish idols stand out among reef fish populations at Hanauma Bay.
- Eels: Several eel species inhabit the bay's waters - from small garden eels hiding in sand burrows to more giant moray eels lurking within crevices of coral reefs.
Marine Mammals in the Area
In addition to colorful fish species, visitors might also catch a glimpse of some playful marine mammals inhabiting Hanauma Bay's waters:
Bottlenose Dolphins: These intelligent and acrobatic creatures often swim in the bay early in the morning.
Hawaiian Monk Seals: As one of the most endangered marine mammals globally, spotting a Hawaiian monk seal is genuinely a unique experience. They occasionally visit Hanauma Bay to rest on its sandy shores.
The diverse wildlife found at Hanauma Bay offers visitors an unforgettable underwater adventure that showcases Hawaii's unique natural treasures.
Visitors to Hanauma Bay can expect to encounter various wildlife, from fish and marine mammals to other creatures. Next, we'll explore the rules and regulations for visiting this beautiful bay.
Hanauma Bay is a must-visit destination in Hawaii for its stunning landscape and diverse marine life. Visitors can encounter over 400 species of fish, bottlenose dolphins, Hawaiian monk seals, green sea turtles, Moorish idols, and eels while exploring this underwater paradise. The bay's thriving coral reef ecosystem offers an unforgettable adventure that showcases Hawaii's unique natural treasures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Snorkeling at Hanauma Bay is an excellent experience with plenty of opportunities for exploration. The waters around the Nature Preserve are teeming with colorful fish and other sea life, making it a great spot to observe the vibrant natural beauty of Hawaii’s ocean life. With its shallow waters and numerous coral reefs, Hanauma Bay provides ample opportunity for snorkelers of all ages and skill levels to take in the splendor of this unique location. Lifeguards are also on duty throughout the year to ensure snorkelers stay safe in the water.
Visitors should come prepared for their day at Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve. Sturdy water shoes are recommended, as the shallow waters can be rocky and slippery. Sunscreen and hats are also important to protect from sunburn, even on cloudy days in Hawaii. Additionally, visitors should bring their own snorkel gear, such as a mask and snorkel tube. Lastly, water-proof cameras are a great way to capture memories of this magical underwater experience!
Yes, there are some restrictions to be aware of when visiting Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve. For starters, visitors must watch an educational video before entering the park as part of their admission fee. Additionally, fishing and hunting are prohibited in the preserve and only non-motorized watercrafts such as kayaks and canoes are allowed. Lastly, no outside food or drink is allowed inside the boundaries of this protected location. By keeping these regulations in mind and following them closely, everyone can enjoy a safe experience at Hanauma Bay!
Hanauma Bay is dotted with beautiful white sand beaches that are well worth exploring. Note there is no shade at the beaches, and you must also carry extra sunscreen like hats, sunglasses, and a towel when you plan to stay at the beach for some time. The reason Hanauma Bay is a great spot for snorkeling on all of Honolulu is many. The main thing is you don't need good swimmers to enjoy snorkeling in the area. The water is usually very quiet so it is possible to see some of them while swimming. There are dense coral concentrations near sea level. Perfect for young kids.
Hanauma Bay Conlusion
For the ultimate Hawaiian experience, a visit to Hanauma Bay is essential. With its rich history, stunning location, and diverse wildlife, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Visitors can snorkel or dive in crystal-clear waters, relax on the beach and soak up the sun, or explore the surrounding area by boat.
It's essential to be mindful of the guidelines and regulations in place at Hanauma Bay before visiting, as these are there to ensure the safety of both visitors and nature. Be sure to observe the rules at Hanauma Bay and get ready for your visit in order to make the most of this remarkable spot.
If you're looking for an unforgettable experience at Hanauma Bay (and beyond), consider booking a tour with Real Hawaii Tours. Their knowledgeable guides will ensure that you have a fantastic time while also learning about Hawaiian culture and history along the way.


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PathwaysARTS presents a three session community Collage Workshop led by local artist, Cheyanne Vandall.
Bring your cut-out pictures, photographs, poetry and other text, fabrics, feathers, found objects, and a favorite pair of scissors.
We provide Art Forum Magazines, foam core, Mod Podge, scissors and other fun bits 'n' pieces.
There will be small boxes available to decorate - at an "at cost" materials charge.
Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 10:30am to 12:30pm
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Originally Posted by GuidoYaztremski
There are no positive posts here. That's the point.
There are.. especially in the other Gronk thread. However notice on the Pats board there are no Jets fans stirring **** on the front page? You guys changed the nature of the conversation in both threads on page one. I don't know why I'm explaining this as you already know. There are a ton of "Haha! F Revis!" pure delight posts in that thread. More than there are clearly negative to Gronk in this thread.
Edit: Though this did happen.
Agree, for the player. With regards to Jets fans though, different story. Considering how often they openly root for someone to end Brady's career with some cheap shot or celebrate any time one of the Patriots gets injured, this is all karma for them. Check out JI or GG sometime and just look at the stuff that those morons spew every day. Personally I'm enjoying the fact that this news is very likely ruining the season for RayRay and SG3. Those guys are 2 of the biggest pathetic d-bags you'll ever find.

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Update :) Been here quite a few years now. Have learned a lot, but have so much more to go! Lately I am working on portraits, I hope to master that, as well as I can anyway! Love this community, this site and all the support and learning!
Life with three busy kids, three crazy dogs, one amazing husband, and a full time job doesn't always allow me to get a pic a day, but I keep on trying ;)
Been with 365 for about a year and a half now and can't imagine being without it! I have learned so many new things about photography that I wouldn't have learned otherwise.
Super sincere thanks to anyone who takes the time to look at, comment, or fav and of my photos!

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This is Miles, a 4 months old beagle mix who’s an absolute darling!
He is very food motivated and is very focused when being trained. He almost has mastered the ‘sit’ command.
I think it’s safe to say he’ll be a champ at puppy school!
Miles also LOVES his toys and plays a mean game of fetch. I don’t think he ever got tired of bringing the toy back every time I threw it.
When he gets tired, he settles down for a good chew.
And a good snuggle, it appears.
If you are interested in Miles, please visit him in Kennel 45. For more information on Miles, please contact firstname.lastname@example.org or leave a comment below.

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Nature of business shaping approach to convention, crowds
TAMPA — Anyone who works or has meetings in downtown Tampa can attest to the congestion that can occur on a regular day when there’s not a political convention in town.
Businesspeople agree the Republican National Convention will introduce a variety of variables such as 50,000 people, media, protestors, law enforcement, traffic and access issues.
For Philip Friedman, president of FL Legal Group, remaining open during the RNC is not worth the potential hassle. He plans to close the firm’s 7,000-square-foot office in the M&I Bank Plaza.
“Parking is bad enough downtown without having to deal with everything else,” he said. “So we will let our staff have a well-deserved vacation.”
Despite the unknowns, many who work downtown said they plan to be in the office the week of Aug. 27.
For some, the nature of their work compels them to be there, while others are heeding the calls of officials to be out and about downtown during convention week.
Fowler White Boggs, also based in the M&I Bank Plaza, will “most definitely be open for business,” said Andrea Zelman, a shareholder at the law firm.
In Fowler White’s view, the RNC is a tremendous opportunity for the community, and the firm wants to be part of it, Zelman said.
Fowler White is prepared to make minor schedule adjustments and alternative parking arrangements for employees who park in surface lots near the Tampa Bay Times Forum.
“People need to remember that it’s only four business days,” said Zelman. “We want delegates attending to see a thriving downtown.”
The Tampa office of Gunster, located in the SunTrust Financial Centre, also plans to remain open during the RNC, although it too may adjust its hours.
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The diamond and specialty minerals stocks box score on Tuesday was a rosy 88-49-165 as the TSX Venture Exchange added another three points to 402 and polished diamond prices rose 0.2 per cent. One diamond company had a good day today. Lukas Lundin and Eira Thomas's Lucara Diamond Corp. (LUC), $4.39 in 2016 but just 40 cents last week, adding six cents to 51 cents on 386,000 shares. The company is still doing well at its Karowe mine in Botswana, aside from the COVID-19 crisis at least.
Ken MacNeill and George Read's Star Diamond Corp. (DIAM) rose one-half cent to 24.5 cents on 511,000 shares. The company has been served a statement of defense from Rio Tinto Exploration Canada Inc. (RTEC), its yes-I-am, no-you're-not joint venture partner on the FalCon diamond project in central Saskatchewan. RTEC filed notice in early November that it was exercising all four of its options on the FalCon project, a move it said triggering the formation of a joint venture with RTEC holding a 60-per-cent interest.
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Rush: The Shutdown Was A Win, The American People Learned About The Border Crisis
Rush Limbaugh said that President Donald Trump made the smart political move with his record-setting government shutdown for border wall funding.
“He didn’t get hurt by that shutdown,” Rush Limbaugh said, explaining that the media was forced to explain the immigration issue every day to the American people. It was the only way to get the attention of the media.
“The media doesn’t tell them the Republican side, or the President Trump side of things.”
“Shutting down the government was actually a political benefit for the President,” Limbaugh said.
“Any time the American people can learn things that the media doesn’t tell them, it’s a Win-Win.”
“They find out that one side wants essentially open borders…They got a chance to learn the Truth. I think it was a deft maneuver by the President.”


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When Developmental Specialist Megan Hopp arrives at Zaire McCurdy’s house, his mother, Genesis Delarosa excitedly pulls out her phone.
She shows off videos of Zaire — who prefers to go by his middle name, Rico — and his little sister Zoriyah clapping along with Ms. Rachel as she sings “Open, Shut Them” and “The Wheels on the Bus.”
Watching her son go, “Beep, beep, beep,” along with the music, Genesis gets emotional as she watches him engage with his sister and mimic her movements.
“We’ve been working on this, forever,” she says as the 3-year-old happily runs over to her.
“I’m so happy about you,” she tells him.
When Rico was diagnosed with autism a little over a year ago, Genesis was filled with fear about his future.
But watching him jump and play with his big sister Amilliana and shout, “I did it!’ when he tries something new, those feelings have been replaced with joy.
“I never thought I’d have the (Rico) I have now,” she said. “I thought he wouldn’t be able to communicate.”
A different way of thinking
When Genesis reached out to the Licking County Board of Developmental Disabilities’ Early Intervention program, Rico had just been diagnosed at Children’s Hospital.
The only words he would say was “tucka-tucka.” He would spend hours staring at shadows on the walls or making repetitive movements, His family didn’t know how to connect with him.
Their family doctor recommended they reach out to LCBDD and start Early Intervention, also known as EI. Offered statewide to infants and toddlers — from birth to age 3 — with developmental delays, disabilities or medical conditions likely to result in delays, EI is provided in Licking County at no cost to families.
When Megan met their family during their first EI visit, they decided to take the words “autism” and “global developmental delays” off the table and meet Rico exactly where he was.
“Megan was my rock,” Genesis said. “I was able to talk to her, to calm down, to understand it.”
Googling “autism” and worrying about the information she would find wasn’t serving her. Instead, she and Megan agreed to focus on understanding Rico’s unique way of thinking.
During their regular home visits in Pataskala, Megan helped their entire family learn to play with Rico.
Working with LCBDD Occupational Therapist Karlie Fleak, she showed them how to use compression on his joints to help him calm down and create a visual schedule so he would know what to expect.
When they realized how much Rico needed to move and jump, his LCBDD Service Coordinator helped their family use Family Support Services (FSS) funds to buy sensory toys for him to jump and climb on.
Megan encouraged Genesis to turn an empty room in their home into a playroom for Rico. Amilliana often joins him there to dance, play and help him learn.
Now Rico is able to use words and gestures to communicate what he wants.
“It’s just day and night,” Genesis said. “He’s more verbal, making more eye contact, he’s got more independence. I’m very proud of him.”
‘It’s life changing’
Although he aged out of Early Intervention when he turned 3, Rico is still supported by LCBDD and continues visits with Megan once a month.
They are working on potty training, helping him try new foods and dressing himself, with the goal of getting him ready to start school or an ABA therapy program.
“He’s taught us a lot of patience,” Genesis said. “I’ve been learning from him.”
His family’s commitment to understanding Rico and the best ways to support him is the reason he’s learned so much in such a short time, Megan said.
Genesis said she’s also grateful that they were able to access LCBDD’s services quickly after his diagnosis. Many other resources in Columbus have long waiting lists.
If parents have concerns about their child’s development, they should make a referral to EI, she said.
“Just give it a chance because it’s life changing,” she said. “Not only for the kids but for the parents and families. It’s not only helped us understand him a lot better but it’s helped us understand our emotions and feelings.”
Now Genesis views her son’s attention to detail and ability to learn on his own to be gifts. She cheers him on as he dances, smiles and laughs.
“He loves life,” she said. “(Autism) is his superpower, not his weakness at all. It makes him so much better.”
For more information about Early Intervention in Licking County, go to https://lcountydd.org/birth-to-3/. To make an EI referral, please call 1-800-755-4769. You can also make a secure online referral at http://bit.ly/ReferToHMG.

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PhD position on the cultural and intersectional history of the Dutch gay and lesbian left of the 1970s and 1980s (1.0 FTE)
- Uren per week:
- 38 tot 40
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A growing body of scholarship in Queer Studies is returning to the archives of the European and North American gay and lesbian left of the 1970s and 1980s. Yet, the Dutch context is almost entirely absent from this scholarship. What is the history of the gay and lesbian left in the Netherlands? How did Dutch gay and lesbian activists operate within the heterogeneous political space of the left, and how did they articulate the connections between sexual politics and socialism?
The PhD candidate will reconstruct a cultural and intersectional history of the Dutch gay and lesbian left, focusing on: (a) the relationships between gay and lesbian activists and the organisations and movements of the left (e.g., left-wing political parties, trade unions, the anarchist movement, campaigns of internationalist solidarity); (b) the cultural, artistic, and media practices deployed by different groups and collectives (e.g., street theatre, radio, newsletters, zines); (c) the links between the gay and lesbian left and other movements for social justice, such as anticolonial, antiracist, and feminist movements.
The PhD candidate will conduct archival research across several relevant archives in the Netherlands and oral history interviews with people involved in the Dutch gay and lesbian left in the 1970s and 1980s.
Next to conducting the research, which will result in a PhD dissertation, the candidate, together with the supervisory team, will work closely with the archives involved in order to device ways of facilitating and increasing access to this history.
This PhD position is part of the interdisciplinary UU PhD programme of the Faculty of Humanities, funded by the administrative agreement (‘bestuursakkoord’) between the Ministry of OCW and the universities.
The ideal candidate for this PhD position has:
- a Master’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline in the Humanities or Social Sciences, such as Gender Studies, Cultural Studies, or History;
- an excellent command of both the Dutch and English language;
- excellent academic writing skills;
- a strong interest in practices of public history and public engagement;
- preferably (but not necessarily), previous knowledge of the topic and experience in archival and oral history research.
You will be offered a temporary position (1.0 FTE), initially for 18 months with an extension to a total of four years upon a successful assessment in the first year, and with the specific intent that it results in a doctorate within this period. The gross salary ranges between €2,541 in the first year and €3,247 in the fourth year of employment (scale P according to the Collective Labour Agreement Dutch Universities) per month for a full-time employment. Salaries are supplemented with a holiday bonus of 8% and a year-end bonus of 8.3% per year.
In addition, Utrecht University offers excellent secondary conditions, including an attractive retirement scheme, (partly paid) parental leave and flexible employment conditions (multiple choice model). For more information, please visit working at Utrecht University.
As PhD candidate you will be a member of the Institute for Cultural Inquiry (ICON). ICON is one of the four research institutes of the Faculty of Humanities. The researchers are working in six different research fields. PhD candidates are also embedded in the Graduate School of Humanities, which offers seminars and courses to improve your academic skills.
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Sharing science, shaping tomorrow. A better future for everyone. This ambition motivates our scientists in executing their leading research and inspiring teaching. At Utrecht University, the various disciplines collaborate intensively towards major strategic themes. Our focus is on Dynamics of Youth, Institutions for Open Societies, Life Sciences and Sustainability.
The Faculty of Humanities has around 7,000 students and 1,100 staff members. It comprises four knowledge domains: Philosophy and Religious Studies, History and Art History, Media and Culture Studies, and Languages, Literature and Communication. With its research and education in these fields, the Faculty aims to contribute to a better understanding of the Netherlands and Europe in a rapidly changing social and cultural context. The enthusiastic and committed colleagues and the excellent amenities in the historical city centre of Utrecht, where the Faculty is located, contribute to an inspiring working environment.
Also, everyone deserves to feel at home at our faculty. We therefore welcome employees with a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives, regardless of race, skin color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, origin, disability or age.
The core values of the faculty for Humanities are professionalism, transparency, responsibility, connectedness and safety. The core values apply to everyone and we uphold these values in our work and in our communication with each other and with others.
The Department of Media and Culture Studies supports teaching and research in the fields of film, television, games, new media and digital culture, theatre, dance and performance, gender and ethnicity, musicology and cultural policy. Culture is a dynamic mix of artistic, creative and everyday practices with which people shape their identities and actions, and within which societal structures and institutions take shape. Media (old and new) are crucial factors in these processes.
For more information about this position, please contact Dr. Gianmaria Colpani (Assistant Professor) at firstname.lastname@example.org.
To apply, please use the 'apply' button.
The application should include:
- a curriculum vitae;
- a letter of motivation;
- a sample of writing in English (e.g., Master’s thesis chapter, final paper written for a Master’s course, or published article);
- the names and contact information of two persons who can provide references.
Interviews will take place in the week of 19 June 2023.
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The world’s hidden treasures are within reach, and they’re now even closer with our new, limited-time offer. Embark on a journey to your dream destination across the globe and receive a $500 onboard credit and 50% reduced deposit when you book by July 17, 2020. Additionally, you’ll receive 50% off the cruise fare of your guest on select voyages!*
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AGM Rattler V2 25-256 Thermal Scope
The AGM Rattler V2 25-256 Thermal Scope is a high-performance thermal imaging device designed primarily for hunting and tactical applications. Here are the key features and specifications:
Thermal Imaging Technology: The Rattler V2 utilizes advanced thermal imaging technology to detect heat signatures emitted by objects, animals, or humans, enabling users to see in total darkness, fog, smoke, or through light foliage.
Resolution: This model features a thermal sensor resolution of 256x192 pixels, which provides clear and detailed thermal images for effective target detection and identification.
Refresh Rate: With a refresh rate of 50 Hz, the Rattler V2 delivers smooth and fluid motion imaging, ensuring that users can track fast-moving targets accurately without any lag.
Lens: Equipped with a high-quality lens, the Rattler V2 offers enhanced clarity and optimal light transmission, resulting in sharp thermal images with excellent contrast.
Magnification: The Rattler V2 offers variable magnification, allowing users to zoom in on targets for close-range identification or zoom out for wide-area scanning. Specific magnification ranges may vary depending on the model.
Reticle Options: It may include multiple reticle options and color palettes, allowing users to customize their viewing experience based on personal preferences and environmental conditions.
Durability: Built to withstand rugged outdoor conditions, the Rattler V2 features a durable housing that is shock-resistant, water-resistant, and fog-resistant, ensuring reliable performance in harsh environments.
Battery Life: Depending on usage and settings, the Rattler V2 typically offers extended battery life, enabling users to operate the device for extended periods without the need for frequent battery changes or recharges.
Additional Features: The Rattler V2 may include additional features such as video recording, Wi-Fi connectivity, image capture, recoil-activated recording, and smartphone app compatibility for enhanced functionality and convenience.
Overall, the AGM Rattler V2 25-256 Thermal Scope is a versatile and rugged thermal imaging device designed to meet the demands of hunters, law enforcement professionals, and outdoor enthusiasts who require reliable performance in low-light conditions and challenging environments.


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If you don’t support warrantless wiretapping, The Patriot Act, torture or any of the other high crimes and War crimes committed by the Criminal Bush Junta you might be interested in H.Res 383.
H.Res 383 was introduced by Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA9) and is designed to act as a Congressional oversight bill that would establish a select committee to review national security laws, policies, and practices. Better yet, this committee would have power of subpoena.
If the House Leadership pushes this bill and the House Rules committee allows for open hearings and gives this bill a closed rule barring amendments, we could well be on our way to full investigations of Bush/Cheney and their


Engineering and applied science relies on computational experiments to rigorously study physical systems. The mathematical models used to probe these systems are highly complex, and sampling-intensive studies often require prohibitively many simulations for acceptable accuracy. Surrogate models provide a means of circumventing the high computational expense of sampling such complex models. In particular, Polynomial chaos expansions (PCEs) have been successful for uncertainty quantification studies of deterministic models where the dominant source of uncertainty is parametric. We discuss an extension to conventional PCE surrogate modeling to enable surrogate construction for stochastic computational models that have intrinsic noise in addition to parametric uncertainty. We develop a PCE surrogate on a joint space of intrinsic and parametric uncertainty, enabled by Rosenblatt transformations. We then take advantage of closed-form solutions for computing PCE Sobol indices to perform a global sensitivity analysis of the model which explicitly quantifies the intrinsic noise contribution to the overall model output variance. Additionally, the resulting joint PCE is generative in the sense that it allows generating random realizations at any input parameter setting that are statistically approximately equivalent to realizations from the underlying stochastic model. The methodology is demonstrated on a chemical catalysis example model.


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In this video I do a quick horsey check, talk about some things going on here for the new paddock and other ideas for horse stuff and then have an opportunity to approach Baby Gracie again for some sleepy rubbing and petting. This is a great thing to practice and get good with your horse as they really have to trust you to stay down on the ground and let you touch them all over.
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Visiting has now been suspended at hospitals in Grimsby and Scunthorpe
In an attempt to curb the further spread of Covid-19, North Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust have suspended visits at hospitals in Grimsby and Scunthorpe, excluding in exceptions circumstances.
Patients receiving end of life care will be allowed visits.
Expectant mothers will be allowed one birthing partner.
Children will be allowed to have one parent visit them.
Patients who are well enough are to be given free calls from their bedsides, so that they can still talk to their families.
The trust has said that out-patients who have hospital appointments should still attend unless they hear otherwise. On this, the trust have said:
“We are reviewing all non-urgent operations, diagnostic tests and appointments in line with the government guidance on Coronavirus. Any urgent, emergency and cancer care procedures will continue to go ahead.
If your appointment/procedure with us is affected then we will contact you directly. If you do not hear from us then please attend as usual.
Where we can, and where appropriate, we are trying to minimise face to face appointments, and will be carrying out appointments via telephone or video.”
Hospitals across the region have also implemented stricter measures in response to coronavirus.
Ellie Monkhouse, Chief Nurse at North Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, said:
“This is not a decision we have taken lightly, but we need to do the utmost to protect our patients and staff throughout this pandemic.
The new government guidance is clear; people need to stay at home and only go out for food, health reasons or essential travel to work.
We appreciate this will be difficult for people who are worried about their loved ones but it is an essential step we feel we must make.”
At least three positive cases of Covid-19 have now been confirmed in North Lincolnshire and one in North East Lincolnshire.
The total number of confirmed cases across Greater Lincolnshire is now 27.

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About a year ago, and I am not making this up, I was in a shop somewhere and someone said to me, “Are you a writer? You look like one.” They didn’t mean someone famous, because honestly, how many writers would anyone recognize? They just meant in general sort of way, and I thought Hmm, could it be because I have a look of tantalizing sophistication and my eyes express a quiet wisdom? Then I realized it was probably because I forgot to brush my hair, my shirt had stains on it, and I was looking around like “where am I?”
I’ll take either one, however. I claim my identity as a wordsmith, which has been hard come by. Wordsmithery is not a skill I was born with, of course. No baby comes into the world knowing how to spell “abstemiousness” or how to punctuate a dependent clause. It has been a slow slog learning all that stuff, yet here we are, the quintessence of an audacious linguophile. According to myself.
Back when I was applying my love of well-crafted language in the most ironic fashion possible (teaching college writing), a few times I had a student who said, “I write like I speak.” I’m not sure now whether such a student wanted to justify their style as authenticated by the speech learned at dear mama’s knee, or whether they were trying to explain why they were so goddamn awful.
In any case, they were mistaken. No one writes like they speak. They may be heavily influenced by day-to-day speech, so that they think “I would have” is supposed to be “I would of” but once the letters appear on the page (or screen, these days), it’s another world. Other than for literary purposes, or when very drunk, most writers are at least trying to adhere to what they consider “proper” writing.
Writing is extremely different from speaking, and I’m not even addressing the point that writing is as artificial as a business suit, a social invention. Speech, on the other hand, is natural in the sense that every person is born with that capacity. So when we write, no matter what we write, we are riding on a different kind of donkey from the one that bounces us down the road during a nice chat.
To take one quick example of the difference, a written sentence, with rare exceptions, must always have a subject and a verb. If it does not, we have a term for that—sentence fragment, i.e. only part of a sentence. I guarantee you the concept of a sentence fragment did not exist before the invention of writing. In speech, we absolutely don’t think about that.
The sentence fragment is an example of the difference between speaking and writing, but there are bigger differences than just sentence construction. Because writing can be edited, it is more logical and has far less repetition than speaking. In addition to all these edited differences, no writing is ever truly like speech anyway, because real speech sometimes sounds like this:
- “well she was— let me tell you about her, I mean, if you, or anybody was asking…”
- “uh, well, I’m, don’t know, yeah I don’t know about that, since we’re going…”
Speech is often full of incoherent noise and starts and stops and thinking. Only some college freshman essays are like that.
When fiction writers create dialogue, the question arises, or should arise, as to how to make the writing sound like someone is really talking. Inexperienced writers may not do this well, making their characters always speak in perfect edited sentences, which is, um, not like how people talk, you know?
The trick in fiction is to create the illusion of speech. You can’t really write exactly like people talk, as that would often be gobbledygook, and you want the dialogue to be understandable as well as carry the story forward. So as a fiction writer you learn some tricks to make the dialogue sound occasionally broken, interrupted, or paused for thought, but you always pay attention to how well the basic message is coming through.
So we’re like, uh, you know, and stuff.


It sounded like a good opportunity for a 20-year-old British model. Come to Milan for a photo shoot.
It was set up by her U.K. modeling agency, allegedly for an ad campaign.
What happened next, though, is out of a horror movie.
According to Italian investigators, when the woman (who has not been named to protect her privacy) arrived at an apartment for the shoot, Lukasz Herba and another man injected her with Ketamine, an anesthetic drug used to sedate horses. After she passed out, Herba and his accomplice stripped and photographed her. They then covered her head with a pillowcase, taped her mouth shut, stuffed her in a suitcase and drove her in a car trunk to an isolated house about 120 miles outside of Milan.
“Think what could would have happened if she suffered from asthma,” Italian prosecutor Paolo Storari said on the state police website.
The victim was handcuffed to a chest of drawers and kept her trapped in a bedroom for six days, investigators say. The space had been rented using false documents, according to Italian media reports.
While she was trapped, Herba took pictures of her (many while she was drugged) and posted them online on a secret website. On that page, he attempted to auction her off for a starting price of $353,000 in bitcoin. He also reached out to her modeling agency demanding $300,000 to stop her from being sold at auction.
The woman was released, reports say, only after her captives found out that she was a mother. “You have a 2-year-old child and our rules exclude mothers,” the kidnapper allegedly told her, according to a report in the Corriere della Sera newspaper. Once she was freed, the kidnappers allegedly threatened to kill her if she told anyone and made her sign a contract promising that she’d pay $50,000 in Bitcoin before the end of the month.
She didn’t stay quiet, and Herba was arrested. He reportedly has since confessed.
“The psychological pressure on the girl has been extreme,” Serena Ferrari, a police officer in Milan, told the Telegraph. “She was very afraid.”
Police say there may be other victims. After Herba’s capture, authorities searched his computer and phone. They reportedly found a cache of photos of the woman, including some while she was living in London. Investigators also say they found evidence that Herba is a member of the “Black Death Group,” an organization that traffics people illegally on the dark web, and had organized other auctions for kidnapped girls. According to the BBC, it’s not clear whether the other women exist or were invented.
Herba is a 30-year-old Polish man who lived in Britain at least part time. He was arraigned in Milan court on charges of kidnapping and illegally holding a person captive.


White House senior adviser David Axelrod said today that he is eager for Election Day in November despite predictions that Democrats will lose a significant number of seats in Congress.
"I think it's going to be an interesting night," Axelrod said at a forum in Washington hosted by Politico and Google. "I do think this is going to be an idiosyncratic election. We are going to win some races that you guys perhaps don't think we're going to win."
He cited the Senate races in California and Washington state, which are both considered competitive but havein recent weeks.
Axelrod acknowledged that he has long known this would be a "challenging" election year and said, "I'm not Pollyanna-ish about it."
He said that the upcomingthat will be held on the National Mall the weekend before the election could be beneficial for Democrats "to the extent that they encourage people to come out and participate." Democrats are currently struggling with an between Democratic and Republican voters.
Axelrod also said Republicans could be tripped up by the ongoing friction between the establishment and the Tea Party movement. Most voters want to see people working together in Washington, Axelrod said, but Tea Party-type Republicans would prefer gridlock.
"One of the things voters are saying is they want to see some level of cooperation," he said. "The question is, what will happen on the other side. I think you're going to see some great struggles."
Axelrod added that there was evident "friction" last week when House Republicans introduced their "" to some pushback from conservative commentators. The GOP, Axelrod said, has traditionally functioned as a top-down organization and is struggling to incorporate its new grassroots movement.
The GOP shake-up could impact the 2012 election, Axelrod added. He said that it's too early to say which Republicans could be formidable presidential challengers to President Obama.
The White House adviser did have praise for one Republican: New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. "I actually like him," Axelrod said. "I think he's a serious person."
However, he noted that he doesn't agree with everything Christie is doing, and said "we don't know the outcome of some of his policies." Axelrod added that he doubted the governor would leave his current (and relatively new) position to make a run.
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If there’s one thing supercar companies will never run out of, it’s ways to make rich people part with large stacks of cash in exchange for extraordinarily customized speed machines. Lamborghini’s newest creation, simply called the SC18, is the latest case in point for this trend, representing the first one-off bull in the history of the brand’s motorsports division.
Normally, the engineers and designers at Squadra Corse work on pure track machines like the Huracán GT3 Evo or the Super Trofeo cars, but when one wealthy customer walked into their workshop and asked for a road-legal track weapon based on the already ferocious Aventador, saying no probably wasn’t really an option. No sooner had the unknown speed connoisseur handed over a check with an equally unknown (but presumably quite large) figure on it, than work commenced on the wheeled monster you see here.
At the heart of the beast lives the same naturally aspirated V12 engine that we already know from the Aventador SVJ, delivering 770hp of output and 720Nm of torque. But in the SC18, this mighty powerplant needs to move even less weight around than in the already-lightened and track-focused Superveloce Jota. Lamborghini won’t disclose just how much lighter this unique machine is, but the Sant’Agata Bolognese-based firm is keen to point out that it has used plenty of ultralight materials in the car’s construction, including a new carbon-fiber body that has been painted Daytona Gray with added red accents to emphasize the vehicle’s “sportiness.” We think this Batmobilesque supercar is plenty sporty enough without tacky-looking speed stripes.
Other than putting the car on a diet, engineers also added a changed aerodynamic setup inspired by Lamborghini racing cars. It features newly designed front and side air intakes, a hood with 12 vents for better engine cooling, and a humongous carbon-fiber rear wing that can be mechanically adjusted. Sitting a mere 109mm above the ground, the SC18 rolls on 20-inch single-nut wheels at the front and 21-inch rims at the back, with custom-developed Pirelli P Zero rubbers making sure that plenty of traction is available when needed.
Lamborghini won’t reveal how much this street-legal rocket ship cost to build—or who the lucky owner is—but we somehow think that if you have to ask for the price, you probably can’t afford it anyway.


Former Bears running back Rashaan Salaam was found dead at the age of 42 in Colorado on Monday night.
Boulder Police say there was no evidence of foul play, according to cubuffs.com.
Salaam was selected by the Bears in the first round of the 1995 NFL Draft after a standout collegiate career in which he won the Heisman Trophy award in 1994.
"The Buff Family has lost an outstanding young man and a great Buff today," Colorado Athletic Director Rick George said. "We are heartbroken for Rashaan and his family and our thoughts and prayers are with them at this very difficult time."
Salaam played with the Bears from 1995-1997. As a rookie, he rushed for over 1,000 yards and 10 touchdowns, but only combined for 608 rushing yards over his last two years with the Bears.
Salaam went on to play for both the Green Bay Packers and Cleveland Browns in 1999. He briefly spent time in training camp with the San Francisco 49ers in 2003 before ending his football career with the Toronto Argonauts of the CFL in 2004.
Chicago Bears training camp is right around the corner with the first practice (non-padded) scheduled for July 21.
Bears veterans and rookies will report a few days ahead of that first session to acclimate themselves to their new (for some) surroundings. Rookies report on July 16, with veterans coming three days later on July 19.
All eyes will be on QB Mitch Trubisky and the potentially high-flying offense under coach Matt Nagy. Training camp will take on extra importance because of the plethora of new faces on the roster and coaching staff as well as the installation of a completely new offensive scheme. It's critical that Trubisky builds chemistry with wide receivers Allen Robinson, Taylor Gabriel, Anthony Miller and Kevin White, all of whom he's never thrown a regular-season pass to. Add Trey Burton to that mix and a lot of miscues should be expected in the preseason.
The rookie class is led by linebacker Roquan Smith, who remains unsigned. With less than 30 days until rookies are required to report, a greater sense of urgency -- even if it's not quite a panic -- is certainly creeping in. Assuming he's signed in time, Smith should earn a starting role early in training camp and ascend to one of the defense's top all-around players.
The Bears have higher-than-usual expectations heading into the 2018 season making fans eager for summer practices to get underway.
The Chicago Bears need a big season from outside linebacker Leonard Floyd. He's the team's best pass-rush option and the only legitimate threat to post double-digit sacks this year.
Floyd joined the Bears as a first-round pick (No. 9 overall) in 2016 and has flashed freakish talent at times. The problem has been his health; he's appeared in only 22 games through his first two seasons.
Floyd's rookie year -- especially Weeks 5 through 9 -- showed a glimpse of the kind of disruptive force he's capable of becoming. He registered seven sacks and looked poised to breakout in 2017. Unfortunately, injuries limited him to only 10 games and four sacks.
Despite his disappointing sophomore season, NFL.com's Gil Brandt has high hopes for Floyd in 2018. The long-time NFL personnel executive named Floyd as the Bear with the best chance to earn a first-time trip to the Pro Bowl.
CHICAGO BEARS: Leonard Floyd, OLB, third NFL season. Floyd had seven sacks as a rookie in 2016, but missed six games last season due to a knee injury. He's a talented guy who can drop into coverage or rush with his hand on the ground and should play much better this season. He also has become much stronger since coming into the league.
The Bears will be in a heap of trouble if Floyd doesn't emerge as a Pro Bowl caliber player. There aren't many pass-rushing options on the roster outside of Floyd aside from Aaron Lynch and rookie Kylie Fitts. Neither edge defender has a resume strong enough to rely on as insurance.
It's a critical year for Floyd's future in Chicago, too. General manager Ryan Pace will decide whether to pick up Floyd's fifth-year option in his rookie contract next offseason. If he plays well, it's a no-brainer. If not, Pace could be looking at two straight first-round picks (see: Kevin White) that he's declined the extra year.
We're a long way from that decision. Until then, the Bears' season may sink or swim based on its pass rush. It begins -- and ends -- with Floyd.


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CASTRILLO Maria lorena
congresos y reuniones científicas
WOOD FLOUR AS CARBON SOURCE FOR THE ENZYMATIC SECRETION OF WHITE ROT FUNGI.
RODRIGUEZ, MD; BARCHUK, ML; CASTRILLO, ML; VELAZQUEZ, JE; KRAMER, GR; ZAPATA, PD; VILLALBA, LL
Simposio; 8 Latin American Biodeterioration and Biodegradation Symposium; 2013
Cellulose is the main component of plant cell wall, the most abundant polymer on the earth and a major renewable resource. Rot fungi, for their enzymatic capacity, are excellence organisms capable of degrading lignocellulosic material. The cellulase enzyme system consists of three main enzymes which act synergistically to degrade cellulose to glucose. One of these are endoglucanase, which acts on reducing ends of cellulose. Therefore, the objective was to assess the endoglucanases secretory capacity by white rot fungi native of Misiones (Argentina). Cellulolytic power was tested in 13 strains, using pine and eucalyptus flour as carbon source. The strains were inoculated for duplicate in Mandels medium with carbon source at 1% W/V and 80rpm reciprocal shaking at 29°C, taking aliquots every 72 hours for 15 days. Enzymatic determination was performed by IUPAC technique on each aliquot, finding increased secretion from the 144hs of incubation. Elevated values endoglucanase activity were found using native strains, which are promising for cellulase production, and on the other hand, wood flour will function as a accessible carbon source for the fungus and economical in terms of productivity.

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B.C. grief counsellors say bereavement leave needs to be extended
Group says National Bereavement Day is meant to educate on the damages of grief
A New Westminster, B.C., grief counselling non-profit group says the length of bereavement leave given to employees in Canada needs to be increased beyond three days.
Tuesday was Canada's first annual National Bereavement Day, and Heather Mohan of the Camp Kerry Society believes the day should be seen as an opportunity to acknowledge the damages of grief on the country's workforce.
Her organization projects around 269,000 Canadians will die by the end of 2017, and she estimates approximately five people will be significantly impacted by grief related to each death. The Canada Labour Code currently guarantees federal workers up to three days of leave immediately after the day of an immediate family member's death. The B.C. Employment Standards Act also states employees are entitled to take up to three days of unpaid leave.
"If it was the loss of a child or a spouse or an elderly parent ... three days is inadequate for everyone, no matter what the loss is," Mohan said during CBC's On the Coast.
Numbness and shock
Mohan said people experiencing grief after a death normally feel numbness and shock for the first few days. Those days are often spent arranging a memorial, and in most cases it takes three to six months before they seek grief counselling and emotional healing begins.
"One thing we will continue to explore is the concept of increasing that three-day bereavement leave to something like three months," said Mohan.
She said the United Kingdom is currently exploring that option as well, and the purpose of National Bereavement Day is to get Canadian politicians aware and interested in the subject of grief.
"We're trying to find creative ways to harness the power of community support ... to approach this differently than we have been," said Mohan.
She said her organization, along with the B.C. Hospice and Palliative Care Association, is mandated to educate on the needs of end-of-life care, which includes bereavement. Mohan said declaring a national day is another educational tool.
"This is an issue that faces our communities. We're often drawn in by the headlines of a crisis when someone young dies, but there's not a lot of follow up after that."
Mohan hopes the national day will generate the resources organizations like hers need to deliver services to those tackling grief.
With files from On the Coast


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Vegetable Beef Soup
- 1 1/2 lb cubed stew beef, bite size cubes
- olive oil
- 1 large sweet onion, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 2 ribs celery, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 10-12 oz frozen mixed vegetables, unthawed
- 2 [14.5] oz can Italian seasoned diced tomatoes
- 1 [14.5] oz can pinto/lima/great northern beans [your preference]
- 1 container Knorr homestyle beef stock
- 4-5 cups water
- 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 5 medium russet potatoes, 1" cubes
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp seasoned salt [more or less to your taste]
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dry Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 bay leaves
- End of cooking:
- 2 Tbsp chopped Italian parsley
- 4 Tbsp tomato paste to thicken
In a skillet on the stove top, brown the stew beef in a couple of drizzles of olive oil. Season with seasoned salt and black pepper to your taste. Add the diced onion, bell pepper and celery. Saute until softened and beginning to brown. Add the garlic. Remove from the stove top and arrange in the slow cooker.
Directions for cooking on the high setting:
Arrange the browned stew beef and sauteed vegetables on the bottom of the slow cooker. Dissolve the concentrated beef stock in hot water, then pour into the slow cooker. Add the remaining ingredients and seasonings to the slow cooker.
Reserve the diced potatoes, tomato paste and parsley to add later. Stir well. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours. After 4 hours, add the diced potatoes and continue to cook for another 1 1/2 hours or until the potatoes and stew beef are fork tender.
Thicken the broth with tomato paste, then stir the parsley into the soup just before serving. Yield: 8 servings
Directions for cooking on the low setting:
Arrange the browned stew beef and sauteed vegetables on the bottom of the slow cooker. Dissolve the concentrated beef stock in hot water, then pour into the slow cooker. Add the remaining ingredients and seasonings to the slow cooker reserving the chopped parsley and tomato paste to add at the end of cooking. Stir well. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours.
Thicken the broth with tomato paste then stir the parsley into the soup just before serving. Yield: 8 servings
a) Russet potatoes are recommended due to the fact they are better suited for prolonged cooking.
b) 32 oz of beef broth can be substituted for the concentrated homestyle beef stock and water.
c) If you prefer the tomatoes to have a finer texture, mash with a fork or rough chop in a food processor prior to adding to the slow cooker.
d) Knorr Homestyle Beef Stock here.

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text: The Russian prosecution has sent a communiqué and certain documents to the EULEX, insisting that the investigation into the trafficking in human organs, i.e. the cases of the Medicus clinic in Pristina and so-called “yellow house” in northern Albania be merged, since in both cases the illegal transplants were organized by the same criminal clan, consisting of leaders of the former self-declared KLA, headed by current Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaci, reports the Belgrade daily “Blic”. The paper writes that it has been confirmed in the EULEX they are considering the merger of the investigations. The Russian prosecution has been running for months the investigation into the Medicus case from 2011, because some of the damaged parties were Russian citizens, and their investigation has lead to the period of conflict in Kosmet, in 1999, when the organs of Serb prisoners were extracted in the so-called “yellow house” in Albania, and later sold to foreigners. At the moment, the EULEX is conducting two separate investigations on those cases.

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Here is my Legacy Township map version 2.
Map is pretty much the same as before only changes were made.
– chickens and sheep were removed because I couldn’t figure out the pallet thing and they were replaced with horses (former chicken farm) and pigs (former sheep farm)
– Deutz tractor removed from small dairy barn and seasons mask adjusted
– fixed floating trees (fingers crossed there’s no more)
– added a jet spline
Thanks to all those who commented and alerted me to these flaws. Credits remain the same with the addition of the placeable pig barn by jm44807. List is in the map mod itself.
Giants Software, BK Nation

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Score one for Celebrity Rehab.
Jessica Sierra, the fourth-season American Idol contestant who became far more famous for her postshow troubles than anything she accomplished onstage, credits her time spent under the care of real-life M.D. and TV savior Dr. Drew Pinsky—and, interestingly, a media ban—for saving her from the ravages of substance abuse.
"I did have an issue with drugs and alcohol, and I think the media just intensified that for me," Sierra, who completed her latest treatment program with Drew in January, said in an exclusive sit-down with E! News. "I think the media ban did save my life."
Following an arrest for disorderly conduct and resisting an officer in December 2007, a Florida judge sentenced the aspiring singer to 12 months in rehab for violating probation on a previous drug bust and ordered her to stay at least 100 feet away from the media's cameras and microphones.
"Being a young girl and being thrown on a stage with all this media attention…it's all around you," says Sierra. "You're going out to clubs and you're hanging out with all these people and it's fun and it's exciting and you don't really know what to do with it.
"Addiction, it just got me."
Sierra's last arrest occurred after she had participated in the first season of the VH1 reality series Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew and Pinsky appeared in court on her behalf.
He advised the sentencing judge that Sierra needed at least another year of treatment to really get her act together.
But though she had a relapse after their first go-round together, the 17-months-sober Sierra gives Pinsky credit for saving her life when he invited her to Celebrity Rehab.
"I was really high actually when I got the phone call," Sierra says. "I was looking around and my friends were getting high and I'm just sitting there, looking at myself. I hadn't slept in days and for me it was like, ‘I'm not doing anything with my life. I'm sitting here wasting my life away.' "
The 23-year-old is now working on an album and a new reality show and otherwise trying to put her life back together.
"I can actually feel now," says Sierra. "I can have emotions and know when to feel sad and know when to feel happy and enjoy the ups and downs of life. I wasn't able to do that before."


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You and your dog are no longer satisfied with simple daily walks and basic dog activities? You want to see more and go further? Then practice the cani-rando with your dog!
Beyond walking with your dog, hiking with your canine is a real activity that I propose you to discover today. What does it consist of, for which binomial master/dog, where to practice hiking, the precautions to take but also the dangers to avoid: I tell you everything!
It's not just a walk, it's a real hike when the walking distance exceeds 10 km and lasts several hours, or even several days if you decide to go on an adventure with your bag on your back and your dog by your side.
It is an ideal activity to offer to your dog on the weekend or during the vacations! Real distance goals can be set and above all wonderful places can be discovered.
You have several possibilities to practice cani-rando. The term "cani-rando" implies traction but it is not the only option:
• You can indeed be pulled by your dog with a harness for your dog and a belt adapted for you
• You can also practice hiking while leaving your dog in total freedom if he is obedient enough
• If you are afraid of losing your dog or not being able to control him, you can keep him on a leash, but in this case, you might as well opt for a traction with adapted equipment
• You can also make your dog participate in the carrying of your belongings if you go for several days, in which case he will need a specific harness with compartments, called a pack bag. Be careful, a dog should not carry more than 10% of its weight!
For which dogs ?
For your dog to be able to follow you during your hikes, he must of course be in good physical and mental health. Moreover, small dogs but also big ones will not be the ideal candidates: small dogs could have difficulties to cross possible obstacles and big dogs could suffer from articulation problems on long distances.
Then, of course, dogs with crushed noses/small snouts (e.g. Bulldogs, Boxers, etc.) will suffer from "ventilation" problems and will have difficulty breathing during exercise. This is not a general rule, but it should be taken into account if your dog is one of these breeds. But don't panic, if you have a Great Dane or a Chihuahua, you can still go hiking but you will have to adapt your routes and the terrain on which you will walk. You just have to choose your route, the environment and the distance you walk according to your pet's abilities.
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A muzzle will be appropriate for short distances, but not for a long multi-day hike. Finally, you must know your dog and especially its character to be able to take it with you on a hike. Indeed, if your dog has very developed hunting instincts for example, you will have to be extra vigilant, especially so that he does not run away and that you do not lose control of your dog.
Where to hike?
As mentioned before, it will be important to choose the right hiking itinerary, depending on your dog's abilities. I recommend you to choose itineraries where you will be able to offer refreshing breaks to your dog (rivers, lakes, ponds, etc.) if he likes water, of course.
In addition, you should know that it is forbidden by law to practice cani-rando in certain national or regional parks or in nature reserves, even if your dog is tied up. If you are going on a multi-day trip, you will also have to plan and anticipate the sleeping places and check that the places you choose accept the presence of dogs. It would be rather regrettable to have to turn back or sleep in a place that is not secure and therefore not very suitable.
In addition to all of the above advice, you will need a few essentials to go hiking:
- Water and bowls that are easy to carry
- A tag to attach to your dog's collar or harness with your contact information
- Your dog's health booklet
- All traction equipment (belt, harness, leash)
- First aid kit in case of injury
- Appropriate footwear in case of pasta injury
- A specific harness (pack bag) if you wish to have your dog carry equipment
- If your hikes are long, plan a food supplement to give to your dog or adapted energy bars for example while waiting for the evening meal
In addition, once you have set a date for your hike, don't hesitate to visit your veterinarian so that he or she can certify your dog's physical health and ability to travel several kilometers.
Another recommendation, if you want your dog to help you carry the equipment with a pack, don't ask him to pull you either! It's either you or the equipment, not both!
To go hiking with your dog safely, you must :
Check your dog's physical condition and abilities (with a veterinarian)
Plan an itinerary adapted to your dog's physical abilities
Take all the necessary supplies in case of injury
Take regular breaks to hydrate and check your dog's physical condition
Don't let your dog wander and go see all the hikers or other animals you meet along the way
Do not untie your dog if he is a hunter and runaway and you have not mastered the recall
Do not let your dog go where you can't see it (risk of falling, cliffs, uneven ground, etc.)
Remember to hang a tag on your dog with your contact information in case he runs away/loses
Never let your dog carry equipment AND pull you: it's one or the other