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SLOVAKIAN state railway company ZSSK has signed a contract with a consortium of Škoda Transportation and ŽOS Trnava to build nine RegioPanter EMUs with an option for a further 11. Including the option, the contract is worth €170m.
The order, which was agreed in August, is for an initial nine 106m-long four-car dual-voltage (3kV dc and 25kV ac) EMUs which will seat 343 passengers. They will be capable of 160km/h. Deliveries are due to be completed by the end of 2023, and will follow on from a similar €160m order placed in March 2018 which is currently being delivered.
The first nine EMUs will operate in the Košice and Prešov regions, taking the number of RegioPanter EMUs operating in these areas to 34. If the option is exercised, that will eventually rise to 45.
The EMUs will be fitted with air-conditioning, LED interior lighting and fully-accessible toilets for passengers with reduced mobility. They will also be equipped with sliding stairs for platforms not meeting the standard 550m height. The RegioPanter EMUs will be fitted with improved camera systems, a more modern information system and monitors, and high-performance Wi-Fi.
In the same manner as the previous order, production will be split between ŽOS Trnava, which will build the intermediate coaches, and Škoda Transportation, which will build the driving vehicles, marshal the trains into their final formation and carry out all testing and commissioning before the EMUs are handed over to ZSSK.
“Another order for these new EMUs confirms that we produce modern and high-quality trains and that passengers are satisfied with them,” says Mr Miloš Kyselica, ŽOS Trnava deputy chairman of the Board of Directors and CEO.
There are currently 20 RegioPanter EMUs operating in Slovakia with ZSSK, with a further five to enter service by the end of the year. Deliveries of these trains began in February 2020.


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First Alert Weather: More dry weather and heat headed our way
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WHEC) – Another round of scattered downpours Wednesday afternoon brought some much-needed rainfall to parts of our area, but not everybody.
Outside of a passing shower tonight, and the slight chance of a shower tomorrow, we’re headed into another dry stretch of weather. High-pressure building in will mean more sunshine for Friday, Saturday, and most of Sunday. A wave of low pressure moving in late Sunday will bring a renewed chance for some rain Sunday night and into Monday. So, while many of us may still be looking for more rain, many will welcome dry weather over the weekend.
We’re also headed for more sultry air this weekend. Highs on Thursday will hover in the upper 70s, and lower 80s for Friday. Saturday climbs into the mid to upper 80s, and we’ll flirt with 90 on Sunday. temperatures will drop back a little early next week with rain making a return, but there are some signs of more heat toward the middle to end of next week. Stay tuned.
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Tim Duncan lives in Texas, Houston, and after the two days of Harvey’s equatorial distress, the roads were impassible. Duncan and his family were in danger. During this time Tim who is the Chief Executive Officer of Talos Energy was making a risky but important business deal together with other colleagues including Franklin of Templeton Investment. Riverstone, Apollo Management as well as Mackay Shield. Duncan had to ask for a private jet to help him move his family to his mother’s home. Duncan was making a risky deal of acquiring Stone Energy which was at the time undergoing financial challenges. The 45 years investor and the founder of Talos Energy knew how much he needed the deal done, and the hurricane was not to be an excuse. The deal was sealed after four months at his mother’s dining table.
After the completion of the deal, Duncan will be the new owner of Stone Energy and Talos will take over Stone Energy’s operations. Stone Energy has a revenue of about $900 million generation each year. Talos Energy will now have most of their asset in the Gulf of Mexico, helping the firm to lower their risk. Talos can be described as “classic wildcatter” taking opportunities of waters not only in the United States of America but also in the neighboring nation of Mexico. Even though the new company has a record of producing about 4800 barrels a day, Duncan and Talos Energy believes that they can do more. Duncan’s father owned an oil company, and he has also lived in different places among them Texas, New York and also Egypt. To know more about the company click here.
Before the Hurricanes, Duncan and his partners were negotiating on how they can settle $800 million debt, and according to his advisor Jerry Schhretter who is the Managing Director of Citi, despite the Hurricane, the deal would still be a challenge. Since 1996 Tim Duncan has worked in the oil drilling industry, and in 2012 he decided to established Talos Energy. Talos Energy acquires some Stone Energy assets, but the most promising asset is Pompano platform, which Stone Energy purchased from BP for $200 million.


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Gov. Jerry Brown has always sought to be a transformational leader. In his first stint as governor three of his appointees to the California Supreme Court were indeed transformational, but perhaps not in the way Brown had hoped.
In a historic move, the state’s voters removed Chief Justice Rose Bird and Associate Justices Cruz Reynoso and Joseph Grodin from the bench.
Once again, circumstances have conspired to offer Brown the opportunity to impact the philosophical makeup of the state’s highest court, which had been made up entirely of Republican appointments when he took office.
He is doing just that, but this time the older and wiser Brown thankfully seems to be searching for exceptional scholars rather than staunch ideologues.
That is clearly on display with the nomination Tuesday of Mariano-Florentino Cuéllar to replace Justice Marvin Baxter. Cuéllar is a distinguished Stanford University law professor who has worked in the public sector.
In 2011, Brown appointed Goodwin Liu, then a UC Berkeley law professor, to the court and still has one more vacancy on the seven-member court, as he must replace retired Justice Joyce Kennard.
The 41-year-old Cuéllar has been teaching at Stanford since 2001 and one colleague described him as “certainly to the left of the middle of the American political spectrum,” but added that he is “fundamentally a pragmatist.” His legal scholarship, especially in the area of administrative law and immigration, is widely acclaimed and highly regarded.
But Cuéllar’s personal story is as compelling as his scholarship. He was born in Matamoros, Mexico and as child he legally crossed the border every day to go to a Catholic school in Brownsville, Texas.
When he was 14 his parents received their green cards and relocated to California’s Imperial Valley. He became a U.S. citizen as soon as he was able in 1994. He has always excelled in school, receiving a bachelor’s degree from Harvard College, a law degree from Yale Law School and a doctorate in political science from Stanford,
Cuéllar also served as a special assistant for justice and regulatory policy in the Obama White House in 2009 and 2010, co-chaired the Obama transition team’s immigration policy working group, and worked in the Clinton administration’s U.S. Treasury Department from 1997 to 1999. He is married to U.S. District Judge Lucy H. Koh.
His nomination must still be approved by the state’s three-member Commission on Judicial Appointments and then by the voters on the Nov. 4 ballot. Both should be mere formalities.
Brown had received significant pressure to appoint a Latino to the bench. Cuéllar is an exemplary answer to those requests and his life experience should enhance the court’s understanding of the complex issues that face California.


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Sao Paulo remain on track to claim their maiden Copa Sudamericana after progressing to the semi-final of the competition with a 5-0 thrashing of defending champions Universidad de Chile.
The Brazilian side took a comfortable two-goal lead into the match after the first leg in Santiago and they continued their dominance in the tournament thanks to a Jadson brace and goals from Luis Fabiano, Lucas and Rafael Toloi.
Sao Paulo had already secured their passage into the next round with three first half goals and despite coach Ney Franco giving his key players an early rest, the hosts put the result beyond doubt with Toloi and Jadson netting in the second half.
With a goal and an assist to his name, Lucas told Globoesporte.com that Sao Paulo are now a very realistic chance of winning their first Copa Sudamericana title.
"Each match I try to do my best like if it was the last one," he said. "I want to win this Copa Sudamericana and that is why I'm running a lot every game."
Sao Paulo will await the results from the three other quarter-final matches, with their opponent likely to be either Gremio, Independiente or Universidad Catolica.
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The Titans want to use Cook even more as a receiving threat under new offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains, who took over after Munchak fired Chris Palmer on Nov. 26. Cook had not been happy under Palmer, though he carefully watched what he said about the offense.
Even so, Tennessee lined Cook up in the slot and outside preferring to use Craig Stevens or Taylor Thompson more as blocking tight ends. So if the Titans tag him as a tight end, Cook could argue he deserves the higher paying tag of a wide receiver.
Webster said they always have wanted to keep Cook and nothing has changed. Asked if he thought the Titans could sign Cook to a long-term contract or use the franchise tag, Webster said he thinks Cook will be with the Titans this season.
"He's a big part of our offense so how it gets done we'll just have to see," Webster said.
If the Titans can reach a deal with Cook by Friday, that might allow them to tag Bironas, whose four-year, $12 million deal signed in 2009 is expiring. Bironas could be cheaper without the tag after missing six of his 31 field goal attempts last season.
Munchak said what they can't control is when players are ready to talk and work out a deal.
"Most players when they get this close to free agency want to test the market," Munchak said. "That's why we fought for it. I was a part of two strikes to get free agency available for these guys. So a lot of times guys want to wait it out and see. It doesn't mean they don't want to be here, and it doesn't mean we don't want them."


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This week marks Pro Bono Week 2018! During the past year, volunteer attorneys with the National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) have given their time, compassion, and legal skills to ensure thousands of individuals had legal representation in their immigration cases.
Without help from pro bono attorneys, these individuals most likely would have been forced to fight their cases on their own without a lawyer by their sides.
We are incredibly grateful to all the pro bono attorneys who work with NIJC and provide high quality legal services that give safety and security to thousands of individuals each year. In honor of Pro Bono Week, here's a special thank you message from NIJC Executive Director Mary Meg McCarthy:
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"It is a unique opportunity for me to be able to play for Barcelona, the best team in the world and surrounded by the best players", he had told Mundo Deportivo. The Spanish giants are scouting to find a replacement for departed Brazil star Neymar, who joined Paris Saint-Germain recently.
Zorc says, "Our focus is now concentrated on preparing the team for the Bundesliga opening game this coming weekend in Wolfsburg", adding, "Dembele obviously has the possibility to train individually away from the group".
A number of reports have claimed that Dembele's actions were a move to help force through a transfer to Barcelona, who are rumoured to be interested in his services.
"He is very versatile, has many technical and physical qualities and is very good in the last pass, but we have to keep in mind that he is only 20 years old", the Spaniard said, as reported by Mundo Deportivo.
Dembele was penalised due to his absence from practice on Thursday, sparking fresh speculation about his future with the Bundesliga club.
The Catalan giants have begun negotiations with Borussia Dortmund over Dembele, and it is expected that they will meet the Bundesliga club's €100m valuation.
"In this sense, age can be an advantage, but also a handicap". Lazio opted not to include include him in the squad to face Juve in the Italian Supercup on Sunday, prompting a furious online reaction from the player.
All of this part and parcel of the transfer market nowadays.
"There was no sign yesterday that Dembele would not be here today".
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Diving around Nha Trang takes place in one of three locations. Hon Mun Marine Park, 5 miles (8 kilometers) east of Nha Trang, features pinnacles that slide from the surface down to 150 feet (50 meters). Macro and reef life is healthy here.
Alternatively, Moray Beach, with its shallow sandy bottom, is great for training dives and, of course, for spotting moray eels. Further north, Whale Island offers some of the most diverse marine life in the area. Seahorses, frogfish and stone fish can be found hiding among the numerous pinnacles surrounding the island. Eagle rays and stingrays can also be encountered in the deeper areas of these dive sites.
Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Ho Chi Minh; SGN) is well served by flights originating in North America, Australia and Europe. Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi is an alternative entry point. However, Nha Trang is significantly further from Hanoi than from Ho Chi Minh City.
Once you have arrived in Vietnam, local flights are available via Jetstar Pacific and Vietnam Airlines into Nha Trang Airport. Trains and buses also travel between Ho Chi Minh City and Nha Trang.


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GREENWASHING & WHY WE’VE FALLEN FOR IT
We are all aware of the devastating affects plastic pollution has on our planet. We recycle, we save water, we say no to single-use traditional petroleum-based plastics (or at least we should be doing these things) and we hunt for environmentally-friendly products. We assume that green packaging and leaves must equal environmentally-friendly, and that’s exactly what manufacturers are hoping we do. This clever marketing technique is called Greenwashing, relying heavily on an assumed association, and it’s time we stopped falling for it.
Until now, not enough has been done to ensure that the terminology manufacturers use on their packaging matches the way that their products biodegrade, decompose and/or breakdown, so it’s been up to consumers to decipher what happens when throwing out the trash.
THE TRUTH ABOUT OXO-DEGRADABLE PLASTIC
Oxo-degradable plastic manufacturers have contributed to the confusion with claims that their plastics, which have been treated with an additive that imitates ‘biodegradability’. The US National Association for PET Container Resources (NAPCR) said there is not enough scientific evidence to prove that these additives have any beneficial effect on the environment, and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) concluded that the claims made are false and misleading. The European Commission has recommended EU-wide measures be taken against so-called ‘oxo-degradable‘ plastics. In a report published, the Commission said that “a process to restrict the use of oxo-plastics in the EU will be started”. European Bioplastics (EUBP), the association of the bioplastics industry in Europe, strongly welcomes a clear commitment to take action.
“EUBP has long been warning about the harmful effects of oxo-degradable plastics on the environment as well as the potential damage to the reputation and understanding of truly biodegradable plastics. Several cases of greenwashing and false claims have been reported over the past years that have lead to confusion about biodegradation in the general public,” says Hasso von Pogrell, Managing Director of EUBP.
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Partially biodegradable products cause irreparable harm to the environment. Although Oxo-degradable plastics will eventually break down, they will never return to a natural state. Instead, they fragment into microscopic plastic flakes. Out of sight does not mean out of our oceans or our food chain. These degraded microplastics migrate into the water table compartments of the ecosystem causing irreparable harm to the environment. Not only have microplastics been found in fish and shellfish, they have also been found in beer, honey, tap water, sugar and even air. Once these microplastics enter our water system, treatment facilities cannot break them down or filter them out.
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Two gadgets enter the ring, but only one can leave the champion! Each week Brian Tong pits two compe
On today's show we deconstruct the "P.T." interactive teaser mystery, check out the iPhone 6's new backplate, uncover Samsung's Galaxy Alpha and take a ride through a salmon cannon.
Join CNET for live updates and commentary of the CEO's keynote address at CES 2014.
The chip giant may be preparing to talk about everything from perceptual computing to new PCs, tablets, and wearables, and possibly even putting Windows and Android on the same computer.
The new console will record your oh-so-exciting game clips in the more ordinary 720p, and at 30 frames per second.
Pics of the thorougly rumoured HTC One Mini have popped up online, alongside screenshots that apparently confirm its specs.
Not to be left behind in the supertelephoto zoom department, Sigma literally one-ups one of its main rivals with the announcement of two different 150-600mm zoom designs.
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European astronaut Alexander Gerst is aboard the International Space Station equipped with a camera capable of recording in 4K. This beautiful video captures Earth's majesty in Ultra HD.
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CEO Tim Cook delivers on a promise to move into a new product category, making a foray into wearable devices with the Apple Watch. Plus: Bigger-screen iPhones and a mobile service called Apple Pay.


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- Qureshi said that Turkey and Pakistan have adopted a joint strategy to convene a ministerial-level meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to develop consensus among the 57 Muslim countries to convene an urgent UNGA meeting on the Palestine issue.
On Thursday, Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi said that Pakistan and Turkey have decided to jointly move United Nations with consensus among Muslim ummah for an urgent meeting of the UN general assembly on the Palestine issue to stop horrendous brutalities of the Israeli army targeting Palestinians.
Talking to reporters after Eid prayer at the mausoleum of Hazrat Bahauddin Zakariya Multani, Qureshi said that the whole Pakistani nation stands united on the issues of Kashmir and Palestine.
Qureshi said that Turkey and Pakistan have adopted a joint strategy to convene a ministerial-level meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to develop consensus among the 57 Muslim countries to convene an urgent UNGA meeting on the Palestine issue.
FM strongly condemned the brutal acts of violence by Israeli forces targeting Palestinian worshippers at Al-Aqsa mosque, forced eviction of Palestinians from Al-Jarrah neighborhood, and airstrike on Gaza city targeting civilians including children.
He said that Prime Minister Imran Khan talked with Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Saudi King Shah Salman on this sensitive issue.
Mr. Qureshi said that he was also tasked by PM Imran to talk to his Turkish counterpart adding that he would contact the Turkish Foreign Minister (Today) Thursday.
He said that Pakistan has adopted a clear stance during the permanent representatives meeting of OIC held at Jeddah and added that other countries including Turkey have also expressed the same stance.
Shah Mahmood said that the issue has been discussed at the security council and hoped it will be discussed further.
The foreign minister said that international organizations have faced troubles in Palestine due to Israeli violence and airstrikes. And these organizations were also demanding immediate stoppage of atrocities in Palestine.


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Let’s put it this way, if you want to eliminate white flour carbohydrates from your diet for the rest of your life, that would terrific. But deliberately eating no carbs is anything but good. As you know, diets don’t work for the long run because deprivation is not a lifestyle choice and either is going carb-free.
Did you know that the weight lost from eliminating carbs from your diet is only water? With that being said, there is only so much water weight loss that you can achieve. Real weight loss is through the reduction of fat, notice I said reduction, not elimination. A balanced diet that includes complex carbohydrates is essential to your health; enabling you to take advantage of all the vitamins and minerals they have to offer.
So what carbohydrates should you be eating? Some of my favorites are brown rice, quinoa, Fiber One Cereal and whole grain bread. Here’s 3 reasons why you should be eating all of these:
- Weight loss actually happens when you eat whole grains. How? Because they fill you up and keep hunger at bay; which enables you to take in less calories each day. Learn more about this from Extreme Weight Loss coach Chris Powell here.
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Career Counselling: A Mechanism to Address the Accumulation of Disadvantage (Report)
Introduction Social inclusion has emerged in recent times as an important aspect of national and international political, social justice and development agendas. It must be remembered, however, that the very concept of social inclusion materialised as a response to the reality of social exclusion, which has afflicted perhaps every society and culture. Definitions of social exclusion are varied but in summary it refers to the estrangement of a group of people within a society from the resources for survival and development available to the rest of that society. The apportioning of resources available within a community is governed by a delicate and intricate psychosocial process that has much to do with employment and occupational role allocation. Paid work is an important source of income with which people avail themselves of goods and services. Work is also the source of people’s identity, sense of self-worth and feelings of connectedness with their community. The wellbeing of both an individual and the community are severely affected when the dynamic tension between the garnering of personal gain and the services rendered to society at large is skewed.

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Fabrizio Romano has claimed Wolverhampton Wanderers ace Adama Traore’s future in Barcelona is still in doubt ahead of the summer.
Having signed for the Spanish giants in January, it is still unknown where his long-term future will lie with Barca holding the option to make the move permanent.
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However, Romano does not believe it will be a formality if Xavi does want to keep Traore at the Nou Camp with the Spanish side expected to want to negotiate on the price for the 26-year-old.
Reports suggest the clause in his loan deal with Barcelona includes a figure of £29m to make the move permanent in the summer.
And speaking on the latest Gazzetta dello Five video on YouTube, Romano provided an update on Barcelona’s plans for the winger ahead of the summer window:
(18:00) “But from what I’m told Barcelona want to negotiate with Wolves. So they are not planning to pay the buy option directly, but they want to negotiate as they have Trincao in the discussions.
“Another player is Riqui Puig the midfielder of Barcelona that is not finding a lot of game time and he wants to consider some opportunities. And so he could be discussed in this deal. So for Adama, Barca are happy with Adama, but they want to negotiate.”
TIF Thoughts on Traore’s future…
Traore made a really exciting start to his return to Spain having provided two assists in his first two league games which was a stark contrast to his Premier League form (via Transfermarkt).
And he has also been able to provide two assists in the three Europa League games he has played in since arriving back at his boyhood club.
However, with no goal involvement in La Liga since early February, it could be a big couple of months ahead for the Wolves man if he wants to play his football at the Nou Camp next season.


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The Igneus 3 part cast iron set gives you the three most important and durable pans you’d ever need for your wood fired oven.
Designed to be used in larger ovens, it offers a large casserole dish (perfect for casseroles, curries, pot roasts etc) with a lid which can also be used as a frying pan to cook fried eggs, pancakes etc.
You’ll also get the large ridged skillet pan, which is perfect for cooking steaks, burgers, fish, vegetables and so much more! Make the most out of your pizza oven by cooking more than just pizza! Igneus 3 Part Cast Iron Pan Set.
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Pizza peels are intended to help you seamlessly transfer a pizza to and from your pizza oven without spilling any toppings. However, trying to use a launching peel to turn your pizza as it cooks can be a little awkward, especially in smaller ovens such as the Igneus Minimo. The Igneus Pro turning peel is the perfect tool to use as its small circular blade allows it to easily slip under the pizza and seamlessly turn the pizza. This has a number of benefits, the main one being it ensures even cooking as the pizza cooks close to the flames on one side, and then the other once you’ve turned it.
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Item description for A History of Biblical Interpretation, Volume 1: The Ancient Period (History of Biblical Interpretation Series) by Alan J. Hauser & Duane F. Watson...
Overview This first volume of A History of Biblical Interpretation explores interpreters and their methods in the ancient period, from the very earliest stages to the time when the canons of Judaism and Christianity gained general acceptance. The second part of the book probes themes specific to Christian interpretation of the biblical texts. Destined to be a standard resource on the history of biblical interpretation. Contributors: Peder Borgen, Dennis Brown, James H. Charlesworth, Philip R. Davies, Craig A. Evans, Harry Gamble, Leonard Greenspoon, Alan J. Hauser, Donald H. Juel, Martin McNamara, Esther Menn, Richard A. Norris Jr., Gary G. Porton, James A. Sanders, Joseph Trigg, Duane F. Watson, Frances Young.
Publishers Description At first glance, it may seem strange that after more than two thousand years of biblical interpretation there are still major disagreements among biblical scholars about what the Jewish and Christian Scriptures say and about how one is to read and understand them. Yet the range of interpretive approaches now available is the result both of the richness of the biblical texts themselves and of differences in the worldviews of the communities and individuals who have sought to make the Scriptures relevant to their own time and place. A History of Biblical Interpretation provides detailed and extensive studies of the interpretation of the Scriptures by Jewish and Christian writers throughout the ages. Written by internationally renowned scholars, this multivolume work comprehensively treats the many different methods of interpretation, the many important interpreters who have written in various eras, and the many key issues that have surfaced repeatedly over the long course of biblical interpretation. This first volume of A History of Biblical Interpretation explores interpreters and their methods in the ancient period, from the very earliest stages to the time when the canons of Judaism and Christianity gained general acceptance. The first part of the book concentrates on the use of the Scriptures within Judaism. Chapters examine inner-biblical exegesis in the Tanak, the development of the Septuagint, the exegetical approach of Philo of Alexandria, biblical interpretation in the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Targumim, the nature of rabbinic midrash, the stabilization of the Hebrew Bible, and the interpretation of the Bible in the Jewish Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha. The second part of the book probes themes specific to Christian interpretation of the biblical texts. Chapters here discusses how Israel's Scriptures are used in the New Testament writings, the hermeneutical approaches of the Apostolic Fathers and the Apologists, Alexandrian and Antiochene exegesis, the contributions of Jerome and Augustine, the formation of the New Testament canon, and the interpretation of Scripture in the New Testament Apocrypha and Gnostic writings. In addition to these in-depth studies, the volume includes a substantial introduction by the editors that gives readers both a broad overview of the primary issues and features of ancient biblical interpretation as treated in this volume and a means of sampling the ways in which the key figures, schools of interpretation, and issues discussed interweave and contrast with each other. Up to date, balanced, and engagingly written, this superb work - and those to follow - will soon become a standard resource on the history of biblical interpretation. Contributors: Peder Borgen Dennis Brown James H. Charlesworth Philip R. Davies Craig A. Evans Harry Gamble Leonard Greenspoon Alan J. Hauser Donald H. Juel Martin McNamara Esther Menn Richard A. Norris Jr. Gary G. Porton James A. Sanders Joseph Trigg Duane F. Watson Frances Young
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More About Alan J. Hauser & Duane F. Watson
Duane F. Watson is professor of New Testament studies at Malone College, Canton, Ohio. He is also the author of Invention, Arrangement, and Style: Rhetorical Criticism of Jude and 2 Peter, editor of Persuasive Artistry: Studies in New Testament Rhetoric, and coauthor of Rhetorical Criticism of the Bible: A Comprehensive Bibliography with Notes on History and Method."
Alan J. Hauser is professor of biblical studies at Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina. He is also coeditor of Art and Meaning: Rhetoric in Biblical Literature and coauthor of From Carmel to Horeb: Elijah in Crisis and Rhetorical Criticism of the Bible: A Comprehensive Bibliography with Notes on History and Method."
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All things old... Nov 24, 2003
Part of a planned multi-volume series by Eerdmans, this first volume of 'A History of Biblical Interpretation' covers the ancient period -- variously defined by historians, it basically begins with the formation of the Hebrew scriptures and their translation into Greek into the Septuagint (LXX), proceeds to look the early Rabbinic and Apostolic periods, and proceeds into Christian history with the early Fathers and Apologists, Jerome, the closure of the canon, and the ending of imperial times.
I give great credit to this text as they devote much attention to looking at the Bible prior to the time of Jesus as Jewish texts in Jewish contexts, without superimposing a necessarily Christian framework or interpretation upon the texts. Space is precious, even in a multi-volume work, so decisions had to be made as to what to include and what to exclude (a decision that is always made in authorship, though rarely recognised explicitly as the editors here describe) -- while investigation of sidelines and minor strands in Judeo-Christian biblical interpretation is interesting, the decision was made to concentrate on the major influences and figures that continued to have major impact.
The editors Alan J. Hauser and Duane F. Watson provide an introductory chapter that explores the topics in the subsequent chapters of this volume, providing an initial framework and introduction for the overall strand of development. Over two thousand years of interpretation is a major topic to develop; even five hundred years is a formidible task, particularly when those five hundred years contain the formation of the canon of both the Tanakh and the Christian bible, and the formation of Christianity and Rabbinic Judaisms as established institutions.
Hauser and Watson explore the issues of unity and diversity, pointing out the shifting emphases over time. They then briefly describe major historical events and key topics and personalities crucial to the understanding of ancient biblical interpretation. These range from Midrash and the Dead Sea Scrolls to canonical formation and regional rivalries, such as that between Alexandria and Antioch. Hauser and Watson make the interesting observation that, at the end of the ancient period, as Rabbinic Judaism and Christianity were firmly established on separate paths, there was still a great deal of commonality in methods of interpretation. Upon reflection, this should come as no surprise, given that both grew up essentially in the same cultural and intellectual environments.
Succeeding chapters look at major figures and topics such as Philo of Alexandria; Jerome and the Vulgate; the Dead Sea Scrolls; Rabbinic Midrash; Apostolic Fathers; Augustine; and various other topics. The chapter on the Dead Sea Scrolls represents perhaps a departure from the stated intention of not going into minor and sectarian strands (for example, Samaritan interpretation is not a major topic explored in its own right, even though its direct interpretation influence is arguably stronger than the Dead Sea Scrolls until modern times). The Dead Sea Scrolls do, however, provide a snapshot of a sectarian development at a certain point in time, and the documentary evidence that survives represents some of the oldest and largest collections of biblical texts, exegetical writings, and other community pieces from the ancient world.
Each chapter is developed by a scholar expert in the topic; they do work together as a collection. As an aid to scholarship, there are several indexes: subject, ancient and modern author, biblical and extra-biblical primary sources (indeed, the indexes extend for 70 pages). Each chapter has a bibliography for further reading in each topic. I might argue with some of the bibliographic pieces (for example, there were a few key texts for Augustine that seemed to be missing from the list for that chapter), but in general they are good lists.
Scholarly yet accessible, complete without being unbearably lengthy, this book is a good study of the way in which people have looked at the Bible in the past; together with future volumes, it provides an interesting way in seeing how Biblical interpretative development in Judaism and Christianity has brought these religions to the position of diversity of opinion they occupy today.

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Samyang XP 14mm f/2.4 lens review
Lens review: Samyang XP 14mm f/2.4 manual focus
Testing and using Samyang’s 14mm ultra wide angle lens
Also known as the Rokinon Special Performance (SP) 14mm F2.4
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Keith has been trying out the Samyang XP 14mm f/2.4 ultra wide angle lens on the 50MP Canon 5Ds.
A few years ago Keith reviewed Samyang’s older 14mm lens which performed well at its price, but the new lens is much more solidly built, with a wider f2.4 maximum aperture and rather more complex design.
Samyang are claiming that the new lens is designed for 8k video and 50MP – how does it perform and can we compare it to Canon’s much more expensive EF11-24mm f4L?
This review mainly concentrates on actually using the lens to take photos rather than tables and charts of lab testing – to do that well needs multiple copies of the lens and a well set up test lab, neither of which we possess…
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Samyang XP 14mm lens – what do you get
The lens I tested was supplied by Intro 2020 in the UK, who are the main distributers for Samyang products.
A visit to the woods [+]
(images with a [+] will open at larger sizes if you click on them)
Do note that in other regions, Samyang lenses have been sold under the Rokinon brand, although Samyang seem to be more directly promoting their brand now. In the US for example it’s also known as the Rokinon Special Performance (SP) 14mm F2.4
The lens was in pre-production packaging, so no box shots…
It has a distinctive smooth curved design with a fixed lens hood, protecting the curved front element.
If you are into filters, you’ll need some contraption on the front to hold them (95mm width)
The lens cap fits securely and didn’t come off by accident at any time during my testing.
It focuses down to 28cm.
Note the electronic contacts on the Canon EF mount.
The lens is manual focus, but unlike the older 14mm I tested, communicates with the camera for setting the aperture, and allows for focus confirmation.
Although the lens is f/2.4, it registers on my 5Ds as f/2.5. Samyang say that this is a Canon only foible and that it is really f/2.4.
At infinity, there is no hard stop, so you will need to take care that the lens is set correctly for distant focus. The lens is internal focusing.
The distance scale is much more reliable than the old 14/2.8 too.
I’m used to this with my manual focus lenses, such as the TS-E17mm I use a lot for my architectural work, but it does require a bit of care if using the lens for star photos. Lenses such as this with more exotic glasses can be more temperature sensitive in respect of focus points. Given how sharp the lens turned out to be, it would be careless not to get accurate focus…
Two features that stand out here are the nice soft rubber focus ring and the lack of any depth of field (DOF) scale.
In normal use I found the slightly curved focus ring gave a good feel and no slip.
For the DOF scale, I say good riddance … they have long given a false sense of focus accuracy and usable depth of field, that becomes increasingly inaccurate as sensor resolution rises.
For more about this see my article about why hyperfocal focusing is often a waste of time
When you get any manual focus lens, take time to go out and experiment to learn what DOF you have at different apertures – it will improve your photography in many ways, even when you put an auto focus lens back on the camera.
At 14mm focal length, you have enough usable DOF at say f/7.1 that setting the lens at infinity will cover an awful lot of use. I’ll come back to DOF issues when I look at some close focus example shots.
Samyang themselves promote this lens from a technical POV [Samyang]
It has the unprecedented resolving power, matched with 50 megapixels photo and 8K video productions. The resolving power contains abundant pixel information, allowing photographers the freedom in post-production to create unique image of own. It enables you to capture life-long memories in everlasting image quality. Bokeh, out-focusing, starburst effect creates unforgettable image.
14mm F2.4 takes no compromise for the image quality. It is consisted of 18 glasses in 14 groups including four different special optics: two aspherical lenses, one hybrid aspherical lens, two extra-low dispersion lenses and one high refractive lens. This optimal performance creates impressive image quality from centre to corner of image. Also, the minimised aberration enhance the clarity of image, creating more impressive image than your eyes can see.
Aluminium alloy metal is adopted for maximum durability. With a sleek yet unprecedented design with flowing curves, this signature line-up is a one-of-a-kind lens. The usability is maximised with considerate diameter in 95mm.
As you can see, there’s no shortage of more advanced optical elements. The internal construction diagram for the optics shows where.
I’ll show comparisons with the older 14mm F2.8 ED AS IF UMC I reviewed later [14mm review] but it’s safe to say that the XP14mm is in a whole different league quality wise.
The MTF charts suggest that aberrations are well under control and vary relatively smoothly across the field, but MTF charts are not photos…
No big bumps and line crossings though.
A simple shot across the street where I live at f/4
Those TV aerials should show up any chromatic aberration.
Well, at 600% zoom (on a 50MP image), there is indeed a bit of colour.
This is very quickly dealt with in Adobe Camera Raw – the lens is too new to have any correction profiles, this should change pretty soon.
The CA is tiny, and less than I get with my EF 11-24
The old 14mm had a quite complex ‘moustache’ style of distortion that needed more complex profiles to fix.
A quick shot of a nearby wall (at f/5) will give an idea of how the XP 14mm performs.
The XP14mm shows a bit of barrel distortion, but easily fixable in ACR – a lens profile will do better, but this looks pretty simple
As an aside, here are 100% crops from that shot, showing detail in the centre (very little RAW sharpening applied)
and in the corner…
Softness is very amenable to ‘fixing’ with software such as Piccure (review)
It takes sunlight directly shining on the lens to get very obvious flare, and even then it’s relatively subdued.
More detail shows some veiling and more ‘blobs’ of flare.
The same shot shows some starburst for bright lights (@f/6.3)
For real stars, I went out of the city and captured this shot at f/2.5 (5Ds, 15 seconds at 3200 ISO)
Not a good night sky with a big city a few miles away, but far more stars picked out than I could see visually. [+]
A 100% detail towards the top RH corner shows relatively small amounts of coma [+]
I’d note that with 15 seconds of exposure, there is also a small amount of trailing of the images here (it’s a 50MP image) so for star photos, it looks quite reasonable.
This shot [+] was taken in the woods near Loughborough (hand held 1/200 at f/7.1) and has had some very slight deconvolution sharpening and correction for CA
Let’s look at the detail [+] at 100% in the centre of the frame
and now up in the top LH corner [+]
That’s pretty good detail for the corner of a 14mm lens.
What about the bottom? [+]
I’m seeing some -slight- softness, but remember that the foreground is probably only a couple of metres away from my camera.
I’ve got the focus set at infinity, which means that using my ‘DOF rule of thumb’ (focal length divided by aperture – 14/7.1) I’ve got an effective ‘resolution’ of just under 2mm. If this way of thinking of DOF is unfamiliar to you, see my article about why I don’t use hyperfocal focus settings. If you’re unconvinced, get a wide lens, go outside and take a load of test shots and see for yourself – remember that actual experiments trump internet perceived wisdom every time ;-)
14mm is a very wide lens on a full frame camera and takes quite a bit of practice to get a feel for how subjects are represented. Additionally, this lens is manual focus and has the option of a relatively wide f/2.4 maximum aperture.
The sample images I’ve collected here represent a few short trips out from my home in Leicester in the UK and try to show some of the ways that such a wide angle lens can be used. Web size images are never going to show quite what I’ve taken, even those that you can expand to view [+] but I hope they give a feel for what the lens is like to use. After these shots, I’ve a few more in the conclusions that give a feel for how the lens compares with some others I’ve looked at and own.
Just down the road from my house is Narborough road [+], with the most culturally diverse range of businesses in the UK [C4] – If I can’t find a cooking ingredient here, it’s going to be a tough job…
Keeping the camera level means that buildings don’t lean too much, but at 14mm it’s easy to be slightly off (all these samples are hand-held).
Just off to the right is the River Soar – here straightened and doubling as the Grand Union Canal
Looking north, I note the new Vijay Patel building at DeMontfort university
I’m shooting these shots at f/6.3, which reduces vignetting, gives a reasonable depth of field and (from other testing) gives good results with the 50MP sensor of the 5Ds.
A slightly different view [+] shows how strong lines in the foreground have a powerful impact on the overall look of images shot at 14mm.
Remember though that keeping the camera level keeps verticals straight, and with a 50MP image I’ve quite a lot of latitude in cropping, such as this view a bit further along the canal.
The new Vijay Patel building at DMU has some interesting angles in its design, and a lot of staircases.
With the camera level, it’s the sort of view the architect favours.
Tilting up give the sort of view web and brochure designers prefer (it helps to remember who is paying the bills for your architectural photography)
The stairs make for interesting angles internally – on a ‘paying job’ I’d also take some additional shots with people on the stairs, giving more of a sense of flow for the space.
Looking down from the top floor, I can see out towards the river.
or out onto the roof area [+].
A view of the back of the VJP building from the river
I’ve often cycled along the tow path – some bridges you do have to get off and walk under…
Further along the river, a lot of old disused industrial buildings are finally being given a new lease of life – this area is due for a lot of regeneration spending (there are photos of similar scenes from Dec. 2013 in the previous 14mm review)
Friars Mill [+]
A 100% crop [+] just to remind me how much detail you can get.
Another more modern canal bridge – this is uncorrected. Any slight barrel distortion is hardly noticeable.
On the way back from my walk I stopped off at a local coffee shop.
Time to see what sort of depth of field you get at f/2.4 and close up.
It took quite a few shots of my coffee [+] to get the cup properly sharp.
Modern DSLR focus screens are really not very good for manual focusing at wide apertures. One annoyance of the 5Ds is that I can’t swap focus screens like I could with my old 1Ds and 1Ds mk3.
The out of focus lights [+] – 100%
Detail of my coffee [+] – 100%
Some more examples of what you get at f/2.4.
A view of bluebells [+] in woods near Loughborough
or cropping to square (still a 30+MP image) [+]
Out in the fields, we’ve an early crop of Oilseed Rape (aka Canola) [+] (f/7.1)
Cl ose up and at f/2.4 gives a very different view [+]
I’ll finish off with this view [+] if you look at the pylons in the corner (and the buildings) you’ll see the distinct lean you’ll get when pointing a 14mm lens upwards, however the wind turbine’s central position means that it’s still straight.
It’s been a few years since I tested the 14mm F2.8 ED AS IF UMC lens and the differences are quite clear from the moment you pick up the lens.
The old one had a solid but plastic feel to it, whilst the new one feels heftier (790g vs 550g)
From a design point of view, the new lens (18 elements in 14 groups) is rather more complex than the older one (14 element in 10 groups).
In fact the two lenses are so different that any thought that one was a newer version of the other is simply not a fair comparison.
The old lens is still available and quite a bit less expensive, so what are you paying for, apart from a bigger lens?
The new one has pretty minimal distortions compared to the old one – no wavy moustache curvature of straight lines.
The slight barrel distortion is easily fixable, whilst coma and other off axis distortions such as chromatic aberration, seem very well controlled.
At f/2.4 (or 2.5 as my 5Ds tells me) there is noticeable vignetting, as these two views show.
by f/4 the vignetting is much less obvious
My rather expensive EF11-24 f4L shows ‘wide open’ vignetting at f/4, but has more chromatic aberration and less geometric distortion at 14mm
I don’t have multiple copies of lenses and a test lab, so I’m disinclined to go into detailed comparisons, but by f/6.3 I was tempted to give a slight edge in corner sharpness to the Samyang 14mm over the Canon lens at 14mm. Then again the Canon had very little barrel distortion, is a zoom, has autofocus and is much more expensive… (see also my recent Sigma 12-24 review for more comparisons and discussion).
I’m afraid I don’t have my old EF14mm f2.8L II here any more to compare, but looking at shots of mine from the past, it’s definitely showing its age against the Samyang XP 14mm – it’s a lot more expensive just for AF.
I did notice that for several shots the Samyang lens seemed a (small) bit warmer than I was used to with the Canon lenses – nothing untoward, just slightly different when looking at RAW files.
The XP 14mm f/2.4 is a great wide angle manual focus lens.
Its image quality is excellent with sharp images across the field, probably surpassing my old Canon EF14mm and noticeably better than the Samyang 14/2.8
In the UK it’s listed at around £900 compared to ~£280 for the old Samyang 14mm/2.8, so about three times the price. The Canon EF14 2.8L II is ~£1900 and the EF11-24 F4L around £2400
So, the question is – do you really -need- autofocus?
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Only the Infinitely Bankrupt Can Enter the Kingdom of God
by George Hudgins from www.beholdthelambofgod.net
Note: George Hudgins is a brother who has served the Lord sincerely for many years. He prefers to be called "George the Least." George works as a janitor in Denton, Texas.
None of us can enter the kingdom of God believing that we "have
it together" by ourselves or trusting in any goodness of our own. Why?
Because then, in our hearts, we already have our own "kingdoms"—that
are built on a deception and are under God's curse. The kingdom of God is absolutely
pure, built on his own perfect goodness. Nothing impure will ever enter it.
(See Revelation 21:27)
about the hopelessly impure before God?
If you acknowledge that despite all your intentions you are bankrupt before God,
then know that for you the door of heaven is torn open! You may walk right in
through God's entrance and inherit his everlasting riches! Only know
this: his entrance means both the end of your old life and the beginning of your
new, everlasting life with him. It means your death to your moral bankruptcies
(sins), to all of your self-centeredness, to the whole world, to everything but
his own provision and will for you. Only God can forgive your sins and cause you
to be spiritually "born again" into his kingdom—as one of his own
order to bring you into his kingdom and family, God came in human flesh and
blood. God, the eternal, holy Father gave his eternal Word, his Son, to bridge
that unbridgeable gap between himself and you. Any other "entrance" or
"bridge" will only collapse into hell. God's bridge reaches from his
heart to the depths of your soul. It shows his glory. This bridge is Jesus,
the Christ, the true Messiah of Israel. The ancient laws of Israel required the
blood of animal sacrifices to cover everyone's sins. These simply pointed to the
only perfect human sacrifice the all-sovereign God of Israel required:
the death of his only Son and Heir, Jesus.( Isaiah 9:1-7; 53; Hebrews 1;
10:13-22) He sent him to become a curse in
your place as he hung on the cross. Unlike those continually offered animal
sacrifices, his single blood sacrifice was once for all. It cleanses perfectly
and forever every last sin from all who believe on Him!
They simply cry out to him as saving Lord, and receive him and His
Jesus is both "Living
Bridge" and absolute Lord of all, because he was raised from the dead,
seated at the right hand of his Father and has received all authority and power.
He is soon returning to gather up those waiting only for him and to judge the
world. He will rule, with his holy people, over all nations forever. All secrets
will be revealed. Everyone will answer to God for his or her words and deeds:
the living and the dead, the lovers of the truth and the impure of heart, the
wholehearted and the double minded, those who received his "Living
Bridge" and those who ignored him when He spoke to them. God's holy justice
will be carried out through Jesus, in the blessings of everlasting life and
the fire of everlasting wrath.
is the time to receive
this living Lord Jesus and his salvation—but only as God's Royal Free Gift!
Only God's own mercy, love and grace must be relied on and glorified
forever! (See Romans 1-5; Ephesians 1-3) To think you can ever earn his Free Gift or make yourself
enough" to receive it is a deception. You can only receive from him humbly
and "just as you are." This means losing everything to him—all your
sins, impurity, double-mindedness, selfish will, and every attempt to provide
any of your own salvation or "goodness" through your own works. Now
is the time to lose to him your whole self-made "kingdom," in
exchange for his—forever!
to a place of both utter silence and speaking only with utter honesty in the
depths of your soul in God's presence. Remain there, only accepting and
"drinking in" what he has freely given you in his Son,
crucified for you: His own perfect
goodness to clothe you in exchange for your impurity, his saving power to free
you from sin and the powers of the devil and to heal you spiritually (and even
physically), and his everlasting life, peace, and joy to fill you, as He Himself
comes to live within you in his Holy Spirit. Receive him. Surrender. Talk to
him. Try to thank him.
To surrender to trust in Jesus
forever is to begin living for his will, supported by the Holy Spirit. You must
continue to turn to him daily, coming to rest and rely on him in
everything. Then you can continue "submitting to God" and
"resisting the devil" (James 4:7), and you will be "denying
yourself, taking up your cross daily, and following him." (St. Luke 9:23)
"Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfector of our faith,
who...endured the cross... so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. In
your struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding
your blood." (Hebrews 12:2-4) True faith is walking right in to God's
presence in heaven through Jesus and learning to live there—through all
troubles. Truly living is seeing only Jesus and God's glory. It is loving,
giving, forgiving and overcoming.
Whoever believes in Jesus "has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life." (St. John 5:24) By faith in Christ alone, man is no longer left infinitely bankrupt. Believers are "born again" of the Holy Spirit, that with a pure heart they may grow up together into Christ's character in all ways and be heirs with him of all God's kingdom and riches!
Believe in your heart. "Call on the name of the Lord" in prayer. Acknowledge your death and new life with Christ by being buried and raised with him in water baptism. Be filled with the Holy Spirit and his gifts to serve others. Acknowledge Jesus as Lord openly before others. Rejoice in troubles, "knowing that troubles produce patience, and patience produces character, and character, hope." (Romans 5:3,4) Feed on the words of God in the Bible. Pray always. Unite with those who are truly God's people and continue meeting with them. Let the love of God flow through you to others.


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The minister of science and technology, Derek Hanekom, has announced the intention to undertake independent research on the possible negative effects of shale gas exploration and exploitation on the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) and the Southern African Large Telescope (SALT). Both are located in the Karoo. The written reply states that the research will be [...]
The minister of Science and Technology, Derek Hanekom, has called for candidate nominations for reconstituting the board of the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) in terms of the Technology Innovation Agency Act. The core objective of the TIA is to stimulate and intensify technological innovation in order to improve economic growth and the quality of [...]
Cabinet has approved that the South African National Space Agency (SANSA) further explores the acquisition of an equity stake in Sunspace, a local satellite manufacturer. In its statement earlier this week, Cabinet says it has accepted the outcomes of an investigation on government acquiring a majority stake in Sunspace. It has also approved do my homework [...]
Shale gas exploration in the Karoo could harm the multi-billion rand Square Kilometre Array (SKA) project, the Department of Mineral Resources has found. According to the findings of an investigation into hydraulic fracturing – or fracking – in the Karoo by the department, the controversial process will impact on radio astronomy projects in the area. [...]
Science and Technology minister, Naledi Pandor, has encouraged South Africans to showcase their innovation on the global stage by entering a competition seeking technology solutions to development challenges. The minister has endorsed the competition aimed at small businesses, inventors, researchers, NGOs and technology organisations. Prize money of Euros 200,000 (approx R2 million) is available to [...]
The Square Kilometre Array (SKA) African partner countries will meet during September to develop a joint strategic direction for the project. This follows South Africa’s successful bid to host the multi-billion rand telescope project. In May the SKA organisation announced that two of the three SKA receiver components would be constructed in Africa – with [...]
Science and Technology minister, Naledi Pandor, has encouraged learners who have won the Square Kilometre Array (SKA)-MeerKat schools competition to study maths and science, as the country needs more people with these skills. Learners in Grades 4 to 11 from various schools throughout the country were given an opportunity to enter a competition based on [...]
Government has gazetted regulations restricting activities in areas which will host the multi-billion rand Square Kilometre Array (SKA) project – possibly putting an end to fracking plans in the Northern Cape.
According to the Astronomy Geographic Advantage Act 21 of 2007 no mining or prospecting will be allowed in areas which host the SKA; the Southern African large telescope (SALT) as well as the MeerKAT radio telescope.
While Shell had planned shale gas explorations – also known as fracking – in the Karoo, the announcement that SA would host 70% of the SKA project and the gazetting of the Act are set to affect the plan.
The Department of Science and Technology (DST) will spend R110 million on internship programmes as it battles the severe drain of scientists in the public sector. Speaking at the National Science and Technology Forum, minister Naledi Pandor, noted that government needed to develop strategies to respond to the loss of skilled professionals – saying SA was running out [...]
The board of the African Renaissance Fund has approved a R120 million funding for the initial work to construct a network of radio telescopes in the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) African partner countries. The South African government, through the minister of International Resources and Cooperation and the minister of Finance, has approved the allocation for [...]


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PHILADELPHIA -- The Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander University of Pennsylvania Partnership School has been recognized by KnowledgeWorks Foundation as one of just 14 schools in the nation that best exemplifies a growing national trend to build schools as centers of community.
A model PreK-8 neighborhood public school, Penn Alexander is the result of a unique partnership among the University of Pennsylvania, School District of Philadelphia and Philadelphia Federation of Teachers to build a University-assisted, exemplary public school for West Philadelphia children. Opened in 2002 the school is dedicated to providing high-quality public education to children in West Philadelphia through a child-centered, research-based program.
"Penn Alexander was created to be a community school in the sense that its mission is for students to learn in the community, while at the same time serving as a hub for community members to extend their learning on-site at the school," said Nancy Streim, associate dean at Penn's Graduate School of Education. "The building was designed to encourage shared use by school and community. Equally important, the curriculum integrates the many cultural and historical assets in West Philadelphia."
"Every year school districts across the country spend billions of dollars building new schools and renovating old ones," said Chad Wick, president and CEO of KnowledgeWorks Foundation, "But too often there is limited connection to the community in this process. We conducted a national search to find schools that are built for and with the community in mind, schools that can be used as models for all of us in the country.
"The schools that have been selected for the Honor Society are all models of excellence when it comes to being centers of their community," Wick said. "If you want to put the public back into public education, a good place to start is to open up the facilities to the community and really make them community learning centers for people of all ages."
KnowledgeWorks Foundation is Ohio's largest public education philanthropy and a national leader in encouraging school districts to design schools as centers of community.


ROME – A collision with a fire department vehicle occurred Tuesday as a Holland Patent man made an illegal U-turn in the traffic backed up in the area of state Route 46 in Rome, Oneida County sheriff’s deputies report.
Deputies said 36-year-old Matthew Smith was waiting in traffic around 4:15 p.m. when he made a U-turn.
As Smith began the U-turn, a Rome Fire Department vehicle (a 2008 Ford with a crew cab) was traveling south on Route 46.
The emergency lights of the fire vehicle were activated at the time of the two vehicles collided, and no injuries were reported.
Smith was issued a traffic ticket for an improper U-turn and is expected to appear in Rome City Court at a later date.


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Indian Bengali feature film “Alifa” to be showcased at ALIIFF
Published on 21-11-2017
Proud to announce that the Indian Bengali feature film Alifa released in 2016 will be showcased at the All Lights India International Film Festival (ALIIFF) as part of the Indywood Panorama.
Alifa is a saga of human-wildlife conflict competing with basic questions of love, hatred, dreams and desires as well as the frailties of human nature and wider social bonding. The story is about Ali, a daily wage earner living in the vicinity of a sprawling city, has to cope with uncertainty, hardship and abuses. He is at the mercy of a forest guard for not being evicted from his family’s new-found habitat in a green hilly area overlooking the city. He finds solace in his hardworking, young wife and their two children.
About ALIIFF 2017
After the grand success of its first two editions, ALIFF 2017 has lived up to its reputation as one of Asia’s finest film festivals, receiving well over 1000 film submissions from nearly 80 countries. Veteran Indian filmmaker Shyam Benegal will curate the event as its Festival Director.
Started in the coastal city of Kochi in 2015, ALIIFF is considered as one of India’s premier film festivals. In the last 3 years, it has grown in stature, shifting base to Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad. For its 2017 edition, to be held from Dec 1-4, a total of 135 films from 50+ countries will be featured in 6 competition and 8 non-competition categories. Movies screened at ALIIFF, such as Theeb, have gone on to gain global recognition at the Oscars and Cannes Film Festival.
About Indywood Film Carnival 2017
ALIIFF is held as part of the annual Indywood Film Carnival, the world’s largest film carnival and technology expo. Sohan Roy, director of Hollywood movie Dam999 and member-IATAS, spearheads the 10 billion US dollar Project Indywood which aims at elevating Indian Film Industry to global standards in the next five years through a consortium of 2000 Indian billionaires and corporates. He was listed among the Top Powerful and Influential Leaders in Middle East 2017 released by Forbes Middle East.
The Rs 70,000 crore Project Indywood aims at initiating 10,000 new 4K projection multiplex screens, 100,000 2K/4K projection home cinemas, 8K/4Kfilm studios, 100 animation/VFX studios and film schools conforming to international standards.
The 2017 edition of the 4-day carnival is three times larger than its previous editions, and will comprise 15 major events. The conference sessions include Media Interactions, Conferences & Panel Discussions, Workshops & Seminars, Film Business Quiz, Golden Frame Awards, Excellence Awards, Red Carpet & Networking Events, Product & Project Launches, Film Tourism and Investors Meet.
Special country and regional pavilions will add to the global appeal of the event, while a variety of entertainment programmes set amidst the company of national and international film makers, celebrity guests, social influencers, industry leaders and government decision makers will bring in the much needed charisma to one of the most anticipated events of the Indian Film Industry.

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Getting feedback from an exhibit is crucial for an artist–and don’t you believe those who claim that they don’t care what the viewing public thinks of their work: they do. My painting style has changed considerably since 2013, when I produced “landmarks with a twist” or 2015, the heyday of my popular series of minimalist animals.
Recently, my art has become very abstract, with mostly dark overtones, and I didn’t quite know how viewers would respond to it. Last month I got an answer. I am very pleased to be the recipient of an Honorable Mention for a painting titled Masquerade, which was part of the Contemporary Art Group’s juried show on exhibit at the Watchung Arts Center. The judge described it as “loaded with color, with great balance and tons of energy.”
I have two other paintings hanging at the Bernardsville Library during the month of June. One is funny, the other sad. I hope you have the opportunity to view the exhibit. Have a wonderful, art filled summer!


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The rapidly expanding industry of long-term aid now offers an abundance of options for those looking to receive assisted care in their daily lives.
With the advent of the baby boomers, it seems that more and more people are looking into assisted home care facilities and other forms of assisted living.
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Dealing with loved ones who are struggling with newly diagnosed illnesses can make caring for them difficult. Especially if you yourself do not have a background in medicine, it can be difficult and sometimes stressful to know how to make your parents more comfortable. By hiring a certified home health aid, an additional hand can help to alleviate a lot of the stress and make visits home much more enjoyable.
Sometimes your aging loved ones might even respond better to suggestions made by a third party. If your aging parents are picky eaters or resist physical therapy and exercise, having a caregiver can help to act as a voice of authority to ensure that they stay healthy, happy, and independent for as long as possible.
In fact bringing, having a caregiver in your parents’ own home can help them to stay independent and feel empowered at the same time. By living at home, your aging parents can continue to go about their daily activities while you have the peace of mind that they are being safely looked after.
While living in an assisted living facility might also provide your parents with the necessary supervision, a personalized and well-matched caregiver can make a difference in care. Not only do long-term caregivers tend to be more compassionate and caring about their patients, but when compatible, they can even become part of the family.


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Although a wide angle lens means fewer shots are needed to complete the panorama, it is best not to think in these terms. Eight good shots with the right lens are better than three shots with an inappropriate lens.
A 14mm lens would typically encompass a field of view of 114 degrees; a 24mm would cover approximately 67 degrees. Panorama photography can allow up to a 360 degree field of view, although more typically a panoramic composite will aim for a field of view of somewhere between 80 and 180 degrees over the horizontal field of view. The aspect ratio, (for it to be considered a true panorama,) would be 2:1 right up to 10:1 or more.
This is where some experimentation helps. There are no real hard and fast rules but some lenses will produce significantly better results than others. Nobody, however, wants to produce a run-of-the-mill panorama and perhaps it's worth seeing what interesting visual effects can be had from unusual lenses. Using an M42 adapter, you could try out panoramas with some old Zeiss, Holga or Pentax glass to achieve some variety, especially if you want the final image to have an unusual quality or patina
As a personal preference, when taking a panorama, I tend not to use a telephoto lens or, conversely, a wide angle lens.
I must stress this is my own preference and has more to do with not trusting myself to be a little clumsy on occasion. With a telephoto there is always the possibility that I could nudge the lens to a different focal length without noticing. Some people prefer telephoto lenses, as you can put together a high resolution many-image panorama.
With a wide angle, particularly a fish-eye, the curvature can create problems in the software later: stitching two squares together is far more efficient than two circles.
You could use a rectilinear, wide angle lens but I prefer to use a prime 50mm or 35mm. For landscapes where you are pressed up close to the scene such as a forest, I have used a 20mm f2.8, which was fine but the curvature of the lens will become more apparent on close architectural shots.
Further to this, once you move beyond a 180 degree horizontal field of view you are out of simple panorama territory: where the eye is capable of taking in the scene as a single unified image. The images often become fussy, containing too much information and might be better viewed by being animated or scrolled through. For print purposes I would suggest a 170 degree field of view as a maximum across both the horizontal and vertical plane.