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We have supported the settlement of insurance claims since 2005, and we know everything required to settle any insured event in favor of our client.
Our clients include transport and forwarding companies, trade and shopping centers, banks, hotel facilities and other businesses.
The services we render to our clients as part of this practice include, among others:
—legal review of insurance contract terms and conditions at the execution stage (we analyze insurance coverage, as well as apparent and hidden exclusions therefrom);
— developing courses of action for the parties during loss settlement;
—legal support of the pre-trial stage of loss settlement;
— appointment of experts at the pre-trial stage and in court;
— representing clients in courts and commercial courts, including during enforcement proceedings.
Representing Clients in Russian Regions
LCI Partner lawyers represent clients in all regions of the Russian Federation, including the main administrative centers and more than 112 cities, giving our clients the following advantages:
— cutting the costs of employing internal lawyers in regions;
— ensuring the appearance of representatives in all litigations, regardless of their venue, including in cities where the client has no representative offices;
— using the best legal practices prevailing in specific regions.
Our team includes the top lawyers and legal experts specializing in the following areas of litigation:
— insurance disputes;
— corporate disputes;
— economic (commercial) disputes;
— antitrust disputes;
— land disputes, disputes concerning leases, construction and real estate;
— disputes in the oil and gas sector, including disputes in the field of electric and heat power industry;
— financial lease disputes;
— bankruptcy disputes;
— consumer disputes and disputes in the field of retail and wholesale trade.
Our Bankruptcy practice unites experienced lawyers and renders the following services:
— representing creditors’ interests in relations with insolvency receivers, representing clients in commercial courts, supporting clients in having their claims included on the register of creditors, challenging the illegal actions of insolvency receivers and the invalid transactions of the debtor. We collect information on debtors, their affiliates and controlling persons to ascertain the liquidity of debts;
— developing various forms of debt restructuring, arranging for the conclusion of settlement agreements during bankruptcy proceedings;
— comprehensive support of bankruptcy proceedings, representing insolvency receivers, including arranging meetings of the creditors and the committee of creditors, representing insolvency receivers in courts, liaising with self-regulatory organizations of insolvency receivers;
— legal support of criminal investigations into the activities of bad faith debtors and representing creditors in the criminal proceedings.
The Corporate Law practice at LCI Partner is represented by lawyers with many years of experience of managing the legal departments of exhibition centers, hotel facilities, oil and gas companies, and international companies.
As part of this practice, our Partners provide the following services:
— full legal support of the operation of public joint-stock companies;
— corporate support of activities of the client organization and its affiliates, holding and drafting documents for the meetings of shareholders (including for companies with over a thousand shareholders), the management board and the board of directors;
— ensuring timely disclosure of information by public joint-stock companies;
— ensuring compliance with the requirements of the Moscow Exchange and the Central Bank of Russia in order to maintain the company’s shares in the highest quotation list.
Consulting in corporate and contract law includes:
— legal support of activities of Russian and foreign legal entities;
— advising clients on the issuance of and trading in securities;
— advising clients on corporate decision-making procedures;
— advising clients on buyouts of shares as part of voluntary or mandatory offers, as well as the procedures for “squeezing out” minority shareholders;
— contracts-related work, including taking part in negotiations and drafting commercial contracts.
Insurance fraud is not always a criminal offence that is committed by third parties. Unfortunately, in many instances fraud is perpetrated in collusion by the insured parties and the employees of insurance companies.
We have at the ready efficient methods to identify internal fraud in the areas of private health insurance, comprehensive and collision insurance, as well as in the operations of agent networks. We have elaborated systems for detecting losses, as well as “red flags” in terms of risks to be insured that are more likely to involve elements of fraud; we have also mastered the leading approaches and tools to combat fraud.
LCI Partner works with the leading security organizations, taking part in insurance investigations as a separate area of our work.
We have built a wide network of partners both in Russia and abroad that enables us to act efficiently and promptly in the best interests of our clients.
Information and analytical services
Gathering, research, analysis and monitoring of information regarding private companies, as well as their beneficiaries, both in Russia and abroad. Corporate investigations, in various areas of private companies, as well as other information and consulting services.
With changes abounding in the market of carriage of freight by road and in view of the great number of forwarders, carriers and logistics companies, there remain customers of freight trucking services that are dissatisfied with the quality of such services, while the participants of logistics processes are by far not always protected from bad faith counterparties.
LCI Partner offers legal support of carriage and forwarding contracts involving all types of domestic and international transportation, irrespective of the kinds of freight, including:
— drafting a complete set of documents “from scratch” and structuring efficient systems for managing documents with clients and service providers;
— representing clients at all stages of litigation on claims for the recovery of debt and other claims, as claimant or respondent, including participation in the bankruptcies of debtors;
— recovering losses from the party responsible for damage to or loss of cargo;
— legal support of the retention of freight, including in cases of wrongful retention of freight;
— representing freight owners, consignors, consignees, and forwarding agents in disputes with insurance companies.
Real Estate and Construction
Our team of lawyers has a proven history providing the comprehensive legal support for all aspects of Russian Real Estate and Construction transactions and projects.
— Greenfield and Brownfield projects, including Industrial Parks
— Zoning and Compliance
— Construction law
— Land Acquisition
— Commercial Leasing
— Land and Immovable Property Disputes
Managing Partner, Founder of LCI Partner
Graduated from the Kutafin Moscow State Law University (MSAL) and the MGIMO University (School of Insurance Business).
She has successfully headed the legal departments of such companies as “ERGO” Insurance Company, Insurance Group “Spasskije Vorota”, and the All-Russian Union of Insurers (ARUI).

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The News: The Delta IBM cloud migration partnership is officially taking flight. Announced on Thursday, Delta signed a multiyear agreement with IBM to move its applications and data to the cloud. IBM will transform Delta’s computing environment to run on a hybrid cloud architecture built on Red Hat OpenShift. The multi-year contract will run through 2024, the terms of which were not disclosed. Read the IBM press release here.
Delta IBM Cloud Migration Partnership Takes Flight
Analyst Take: The Delta IBM cloud migration partnership is intended to facilitate and speed the airline’s move to the public cloud enabling more rapid digital transformation, business agility, and innovation.
Modernizing business architecture is top of mind for all business leaders today. The partnership between Delta and IBM is yet another example of companies not sitting around and waiting for the right time to embrace change, but instead diving in with the knowledge that agility, speed to market, the ability to innovate, provide the best possible customer experiences, and leverage data and analytics to drive bottom line results is how companies must operate.
Rahul Samant, Delta’s CIO, shared that Delta’s journey to modernize IT operations and migrate to the cloud began in 2018 as a ten-year plan. The company has dramatically sped up its timeline, with a goal of having at least 90 percent of databases and applications in the cloud by 2024.
This is another example of IBM’s $34 billion acquisition of Red Hat being put to use. An early strategy, and one that we wrote about back in December of 2019, was IBM’s bundling approach of “CloudPaks” which enabled users to rapidly containerize applications and simplify delivery.
This newly expanded relationship between Delta and IBM is about the migration of applications to the cloud and helping build applications for cloud-based servers and tech vendor partners as needed.
The contract also includes services that include training, with IBM providing training on app development, data management, security, and the basics of how to operate in cloud environments. IBM and Delta teams will utilize the IBM Garage Methodology, which is IBM’s end-to-end model for accelerating digital transformation, along with IBM’s hybrid cloud software (like CloudPaks) to modernize Delta’s IT operations and applications and also enable and empower the creation of new solutions.
What I find exciting about this announcement is that it’s clear that Delta is not fooling around when it comes to digital transformation. Quoted on this partnership, Delta’s Samant shared: “As an airline industry leader, we understand the critical need to constantly evolve our digital presence and enhance our customer and employee experience to not only help respond quickly to the dynamic changing conditions but also reinforce brand loyalty from our customers.” Customer-centric focus, employee-centric experience, constant evolution, never-ending transformation — all components of successful digital transformation initiatives and Samant nailed every one.
Delta has a history of collaborating with and relying on IBM for a variety of transformative initiatives — and this partnership, one of several between the two, is both strategic and smart.
Looking forward, IBM has steadily made inroads with and invested in its hybrid cloud capabilities and this an example of how its big cloud bet is paying off. It’s also continued proof that the its Red Hat acquisition was a smart, though expensive move. The services component of this partnership is yet another example of where systems and services lead to opportunity, and also produce results for the bottom line. Cloud is where it’s at for IBM, and also the key to its continued success (and delivering for shareholders). Looking forward to what’s ahead.
Futurum Research provides industry research and analysis. These columns are for educational purposes only and should not be considered in any way investment advice.
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Shelly Kramer is a Principal Analyst and Founding Partner at Futurum Research. A serial entrepreneur with a technology centric focus, she has worked alongside some of the world’s largest brands to embrace disruption and spur innovation, understand and address the realities of the connected customer, and help navigate the process of digital transformation. She brings 20 years' experience as a brand strategist to her work at Futurum, and has deep experience helping global companies with marketing challenges, GTM strategies, messaging development, and driving strategy and digital transformation for B2B brands across multiple verticals. Shelly's coverage areas include Collaboration/CX/SaaS, platforms, ESG, and Cybersecurity, as well as topics and trends related to the Future of Work, the transformation of the workplace and how people and technology are driving that transformation. A transplanted New Yorker, she has learned to love life in the Midwest, and has firsthand experience that some of the most innovative minds and most successful companies in the world also happen to live in “flyover country.”

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Stone Tyres, part of First Stop wins "Retailer of the Year"
St Helens-based Stone Tyres can lay claim to being the safest garage in the UK after scooping a hat-trick of prestigious industry awards.
The College Street-based centre has won three TyreSafe awards for its ongoing work to educate its customers and make surrounding roads as safe as possible.
Owner John Stone was presented with three awards; Online and Social Media, Innovation & Technology and Retailer, beating scores of other garages across the UK to prevail.
Stone Tyres, which employs five people and has just become a member of the First Stop network to offer even more offers and incentives to motorists, is a member of the TyreSafe charity, which campaigns to make roads safer.
TyreSafe Chairman Stuart Jackson said: “Stone Tyres is among TyreSafe’s most active supporters and commit considerable resources to their campaigning efforts. With limited resources at their disposal, it takes passion and commitment for independent retailers and smaller operations to find the time and money to support the tyre safety awareness message, but John and his team have done this to great effect.”
An example of Stone Tyres’ commitment to safety is an innovative tread scanner ramp, which represented an investment of £26,000. Stone Tyres was the first independent retailer to install such technology in Europe offering 3D tyre tread readings for customers on a plasma screen as they wait in the reception area.
It was also the first independent retailer to offer free puncture repairs for the life of any new tyre purchased as one of few tyre dealers to use a Hunter Road Force elite balancing machine, which incorporates a ‘rolling road’ giving the best balance available.
In addition, few garages have done more to eradicate the use of part-worn tyres than Stone Tyres, who haven’t just banned the sale of them from its depot, but had legislation changed across four councils (Liverpool, Wirral, Sefton and St Helens) ensuring that 16,000 private hire vehicle no longer use them.
Owner John Stone said: “Winning one TyreSafe award is something we would have been proud of, but to pick up three is incredible. It is a testament to a great deal of hard work that has taken place over the past 12 months". “These awards also belong to the team I have. They are the best ambassadors any business could wish for and they communicate the tyre safety message better than anyone.”


Best Birthday Ever - This shirt is a fun way to celebrate the meaning of Christmas and will be sure to get lots of smiles.
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The “B” itself was 4 feet wide and 8 feet tall placed atop Bradley Hall to serve as symbol for pride and of a bright future for students, staff and alumni of Bradley. Hundreds of students crowded in Founder’s Circle to participate in the festivities.
The celebration began with a speech delivered by President Joanne Glasser, during which she introduced Homecoming King Allen Ghareeb and Queen Kylie Nadeau.
After the king and queen were announced, Lost Soles, Orchesis, Bradley Ballroom and the Bradley Swingers performed. The teams shared one stage and performed to a variety of tunes, such as Canadian pop sensations Tegan and Sara’s “Closer” and a few hits from the Great Gatsby soundtrack. As the dancers gave their grand finale, a countdown was started to the Lighting of the B.
Former Bradley student Justin Sinkfield stopped by for an individual performance, and the Bradley Speech team made a cameo. Despite the cold, many students filed into long lines for free 2013 Homecoming t-shirts.
“The Lighting of the B was really fantastic,” freshman health science major Holly Sauder said. “The fireworks were a lot bigger and brighter than I thought they would be.”
Students said they appreciated the one-of-a-kind event.
“It’s the small things like this that made me choose to come to Bradley,” freshman nursing major Alyssa Altmayer said. “I like being a part of traditions that make a school unique.”


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The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which takes effect in May 2018, presents the most significant change to data protection laws in the EU since 1995 and will reset the best practice models for data privacy and data protection. It will directly impose a single data protection law for all EU member states and will also apply to non-EU companies, if they process personal data of EU-based individuals. The GDPR will increase privacy for EU-based individuals and give regulatory authorities greater powers to take action against businesses that breach the new law.
Preparing for GDPR is no small task—the regulation places specific requirements on organizations, such as recording processing activities, demonstrating accountability and reporting a breach within 72 hours of discovery. In addition, organizations could be liable for fines of up to 4% of annual global revenue (or 20 million euros, whichever is greater).
What does this mean for your organization? Join us for this interactive webcast where we will discuss:
• An overview of GDPR and its impact on business operations globally
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An Osun State High Court, sitting in Osogbo on Thursday ordered the Nigeria Police to pay a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Alhaji Fatai Oyedele and two other persons a sum of N9 million as damages for infringing on their fundamental human rights.
The presiding judge, Justice A.O Ayoola also ordered the Police to publish apology in major newspapers.
Each of the three person is to be paid N3 million damages.
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They were illegally detained on September 24th, 2018 after they reported the assault meted on them by some suspected political thugs at Alekuwodo area, Osogbo ahead of the rerun governorship poll held on 27th of September, 2018.
Responding to the judgement, the defendant counsel, Barrister Bukola Onifade commended the judiciary for standing firm to defend the right of the oppressed masses of the country.
He said with this judgement, the Nigeria Police Force will stop turning themselves to a tool for blackmail, torture and oppression in the hand of politicians.


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This airborne operations ready walker is used in the Luftwaffe Ground Divisions. Thanks to its thrusters, it can be parachuted directly on the battlefield, joining the action as soon as the rest of the invasion force arrives. This model is tasked with destroying enemy strong-points and heavy armor, with the help of its powerful short range rockets.


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After three busy “X-Men” films where Wolverine struggled to stand out, and one trainwreck solo picture, James Mangold’s “The Wolverine” finally does the character justice. Mangold not only satisfies us by providing depth to Wolverine’s familiar traits, but he surprises us by taking the character to captivating new places. Although his flick isn’t Oscar-worthy, the film is good enough to make its terrible predecessor “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” seem like a candidate for “Mystery Science Theater 3000.”
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Hi all. It’s been a while since my last “Weekend Movie Preview” column, I know. Things have been busy for me, so I’ve been publishing one review at a time lately. However, I was thinking it would be nice to spice things up and use this format to share my reviews of two films that came out this weekend. Check out my thoughts on the Superman reboot “Man of Steel” and the apocalyptic comedy “This Is the End.”
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The answer to your burning question about The Avengers is a resounding “Yes.” If you’re into movies or comics, you’ve anxiously awaited its arrival since 2008’s “Iron Man,” which first hinted that an Avengers film was in the works. After four years and four more Marvel movies, you’ve been wondering “Will it live up to the hype?” Rest assured, not only does director/writer Joss Whedon’s flick live up to the hoopla, “The Avengers” surpasses it.
Whedon’s 3D beauty captivates you from the opening scene, where Thor’s angry step-brother Loki (Tom Hiddleston) makes a deal with some mysterious baddies. Promised an army to help enslave the human race, Loki drops down to Earth to assemble his force and stir up trouble. Despite Loki’s unclear motives, Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) immediately realizes that he must call together the planet’s mightiest superheroes in order to stand a chance against the villain.

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Tesco has placed full-page advertisements in a number of national newspapers to apologise for the horseburger scandal amid concerns that horsemeat could have been added to beefburgers for years.
In the advertisements, which carry the headline “We apologise”, Tesco says: “We and our supplier let you down and we apologise.
“So here’s our promise. We will find out exactly what happened and, when we do, we’ll come back and tell you.
“And we will work harder than ever with all our suppliers to make sure this never happens again.”
The value of Tesco shares fell by 1% – nearly £300m – on the FTSE 100 after horsemeat traces were found in its beef burgers.
The apology, which appears in a number of national newspapers today (Thursday 17 January) was issued as a food expert claimed that horsemeat could have been added to burgers in the UK for years, but remained undetected due to lax regulation.
Tim Lang, professor of food policy at City University, London told the Daily Telegraph: “It could have been going on for years, but we wouldn’t know about it because we have never conducted tests.
“For too long we have had light-touch regulation. The Food Standards Agency has to be institutionalised into taking a more critical approach. They have to work on the assumption that things could go wrong.”
On Tuesday (15 January) the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) published a report that revealed Tesco Everyday Value Beef Burgers contained almost 30% horsemeat.
The study also discovered traces of horse DNA in burgers sold by Iceland, Lidl, Aldi and the Irish Dunnes Stores chain. All the supermarkets have cleared the contaminated brands from their shelves.
Prime minister David Cameron warned British retailers that they were responsible for ensuring that standards in food safety in the supply chain.
Speaking in parliament, Mr Cameron told MPs that the situation was “completely unacceptable” and “extremely disturbing”. He called upon the UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) to carry out a full investigation.
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The state of “Wakanda Forever” was always going to be a precarious one for people to make up their minds about, especially after the shocking death of Chadwick Boseman. Me personally, it looked like one of the few movies from Phase 4 that actually had the potential to be, if not passable, then fun. Then again, I had long since given up hope for Phase 4 so you could say bio-fascination was the only thing that got me into seeing this.
As the final installment in Phase 4, this didn’t really conclude much of anything.
It feels rather redundant to go over the performances: Letitia Wright, Angela Basset, Lupita Nyoung’o, Winston Duke, Tenoch Huerta; they play their roles extremely well and the vulnerability on display is fierce as ever; the rest either have limited screentime or have to trudge through some murky dialogue.
I’ll get into it later but Coogler’s directing feels less natural than the first time around despite his best efforts; not to say his penchant for setting tones in motion isn’t exemplary because it is. Despite what I have to say later on, I didn’t find much to complain about the cinematography despite the drop in grandiose quality, I find Namor to be a decent antagonist and the attempt at worldbuilding is appreciated, all traces of the atmospheric music is heavenly to the ears, the CGI has some tweaked polish to it and between the sumptuous production design mixed with the elaborate, peacocking costumes (with one glaring exception), most of this film is gorgeous to look at, still.
So what is there for me to complain about? A lot unfortunately.
It’s already damaging enough that the lack of Chadwick Boseman leaves most of the film with a profound gaping emotional void that it can’t really replicate, but the film falters heavily in trying to make those raw, evident emotions come across as genuine. Ryan did make a smart play to have the characters go through the same emotions so it can attempt to make time for grief but then there’s having to set up new heroes and villains, exploring political conflicts, trying to branch out in the overarching world of the MCU, uncovering a new and mysterious civilization, reflecting on the phase’s themes of tragedy and loss, you see where I’m getting at?
It is simply way too much for the poor man to tackle and build a convincing narrative around in under three hours, especially when said narrative beats are more diffused, disjointed and scattered than its predecessor. I also found the main conflict difficult to get behind, head-scratching plotholes and inconsistencies notwithstanding. I don’t mind the film going into Wakanda’s self-adulation and smug sense of exceptionalism that drew the rival Talocans ire but this is mostly them telling us rather than showing us and even so, It’s never explained much further than just the basics.
Editing is lethargic at best and jumpy at worst, often working against what certain scenes try to accomplish and thus squandering the cinematography in the process. That overstuffed clustering leads to a loss of precision and focus in the fight scenes despite an increase of scope and the CGI still doesn’t look right with sub-par choreography and a lack of kineticism to everything going on. Dialogue overall is typical exposition, many of the emotional tones and character challenges, if steered in a different direction, would have given more weight to the plot, and my god, did the pacing really annoy me. Despite being overlong at almost 3 hours and dragging on at a snails pace, it still manages to feel rushed out the door with key plot points being brushed aside or not being addressed.
I honestly don’t know what’s more disappointing about this movie but it only further proves the sad state that made up most of Phase 4.
This one film alone carries a series of burdens that no one movie could ever or should ever have to bear. It makes time to provide a comforting eulogy for Chadwick but it falters literally everywhere else. I can applaud the film for trying to be emotionally rich but that’s the only thing that this film has some consistency with amongst the incohesive and plot-hole ridden story, subpar CGI, morally problematic character choices and emotional core that should work but just……doesn’t.


The FIA is cracking down on winglets added to wing mirrors following the emergence of such a design by Ferrari at the Spanish Grand Prix.
Ferrari ran with its wing mirrors attached to the Halo — which is legal — but included an aerodynamic winglet above the mirror that was attached via a thin piece of bodywork. Force India’s technical director Andy Green said he felt such a design would be illegal, having analyzed its potential before Spain, but Ferrari was allowed to run with it during the race as it was deemed to be allowed by the regulations.
However, the FIA has now issued a technical directive to the teams regarding wing mirrors, suggesting anything attached to the mirror “must be predominantly for structural reasons rather than aerodynamic influence.”
“The FIA would like to clarify its position with regard to rear view mirror mountings,” a statement read. “Whilst the FIA accepts that teams will legitimately design the mirrors, housings and mountings to minimize any negative aerodynamic effects they may cause, we believe that any aerodynamic benefits should be incidental, or at least minimal. In order to ensure this is the case all mountings must:
“(A) Provide a meaningful structural contribution to the mounting system. If you use more than one mounting you may be asked to satisfy us, by way of a physical test, to demonstrate this.
“(B) Be mounted to the lower and/or inboard surface(s) of the mirror housing.
“As the criteria for determining the eligibility of a mounting are to some extent subjective, the FIA would be available to discuss the legality of a new design before you introduce it in a race, to avoid wasting resource, time or money.”
While the FIA confirms Halo-mounted mirrors are legal, the second point means Ferrari must make changes to its solution as the mounting in question is attached to the top of the mirror. The FIA says it expects all solutions to comply with the regulations from the next race in Monaco.
However, the governing body recognizes that the current regulations allow for teams to pursue different avenues when it comes to the wing mirrors, and it plans on seeking better clarity for next season.
“The FIA do acknowledge that the rules currently in force with regard to mirrors are not perfect, and will strive to propose a more complete set of rules in terms of mirror position, mountings, visibility, etc. in the near future, with the aim to get a unanimous support for such changes for 2019.”


Burnham Beeches - Placemaking Engagement, Vision and Place Positioning
Sherbrooke, Dandenongs, VIC - Trenerry Property (2022-2023)
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Burnham Beeches is a locally loved and well-renowned Art-Deco mansion and 22-hectare estate in Sherbrooke in the Dandenong Ranges, with a fascinating history of diverse uses, multiple owners, failed masterplans and years of neglect. Trenerry Consortium, purchased the property and established an industry-leading team to develop a masterplan for a new destination, including a luxury wellness hotel, events and dining.
Village Well were engaged within a pre-master planning place making and engagement process to lead the broader visioning and positioning for the site.
Community sensitivity and frustration was identified as an early risk for the project. Village Well developed a comprehensive and tailored engagement approach, and supported the establishment of a community advocate who championed the project locally.
An online survey, focus groups and several community events were held at the property over a year long period, engaging over 500 local people. These sessions provided a platform to personally introduce the owners, share project updates and test some of the emerging ideas for the project.
The culmination of research, engagement and ideation was the development of a Place Visioning and Positioning report for Burnham Beeches, which provided a compelling vision for the project, mixed-use blend, visitor attractions and amenities, events/activation programming calendar and actionable recommendations to realise the place vision over the long term.
The collaboratively delivered process helped align project team thinking, ensuring that every aspect of the masterplan; from architecture, landscaping through to future product and service was driven by the ‘true north’ place vision, values and principles. The project was shortlisted in the 2023 Urban Developer Awards for Excellence in Community Engagement.
Stage 1 planning permits have now been secured for the masterplan, with construction due to commence in late 2023.


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I liked the cabbage part; I think I just don't care for the sausage.
Braised Red Cabbage with Sausage and Apples
Becky54 Posted: 01/26/11
dhe939 Posted: 09/06/09
I LOVE this recipe; cannot stop making it. I subbed water for the apple juice, chicken apple sausage for the turkey, and added carroway seeds instead of thyme. And, for a perfect finish, I put a dallop of goat cheese on the top of each serving. So delicious!
EllenDeller Posted: 12/19/09
I love this recipe, and it's very flexible. I made it tonight as a side dish along with a chicken sausage and some roasted potatoes. We had some apple cider left from a holiday party, and that added a wonderful rich flavor in place of the usual apple juice. I use only 1 TB of sugar and add 1 TB apple cider vinegar in addition to the 2 TBs of red wine vinegar; I also like to add whole peppercorns, make it ahead of time, and let the flavors meld before reheating for dinner.
KelliAnne Posted: 11/01/09
This was amazing! I added some caraway seed to make it more authentic. I used smoked beef brats because that's what we had here from another meal. This made a hearty main dish meal. My boyfriend was in love with this. Served with some fresh homemade bread. Will become a staple at our home!
monackey Posted: 02/14/09
This is in regular rotation in our home. Highly recommended.
Chattys82 Posted: 12/14/10
Amazing and so easy! I followed the recipe exactly except I realized after I only did a cup of chopped apple instead of 1.5 cups, but that didn't matter at all. It was so delicious. My boyfriend ended up coming home from work hours after I made it, and I kept it on simmer the whole time...his really cooked down, was sooooooooo braised and delicious when he finally got home and ate it. He LOVED it! Such a healthy and complete meal.
Belladonna714 Posted: 06/23/10
This recipe is awesome! I used hot italian turkey suasage. I will be adding this to our regular meal rotation for sure!
nancynutri Posted: 11/02/10
I didn't have turkey sausage so used smoked turkey sausage, Hillshire Farms, cut into 1/2 inch pieces. Possibly why it wasn't as good as I had hoped it would be. Also needed to add chicken base to the liquid and caraway seeds improved the flavor; used white zinfadel wine to replace the apple juice. Served over noodles.
rstarrlemaitre Posted: 10/01/11
One of the best cabbage dishes I've ever had - wonderful salty flavor from the sausage balanced with sweet flavor from the apples. An almost cinnamon-like hint to the cooking liquid, even though no cinnamon is added. Served with sourdough bread - a great meal.
JennifersUnique Posted: 12/30/12
I was worried but this was AMAZING...... I used hot turkey sausage and it turned out perfect. I will make it again. I don't know that it was enough for dinner but made a GREAT lunch with crackers, kids even liked it.


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We arrived from Bali on the speed boat safe and sound to the island of Gili Trawangan last Tuesday. The Gilis Islands actually consists of three small islands of which we are on the largest and most developed.
Gili Trawangan is a very cool little island. Only a few kilometres long there are no cars or motorbikes. The only modes of transportation are foot, bike and horse & buggy! There is only one rough road that goes around the island with a few narrow lanes branching off. We rented bikes the other day and rode around the island. It was fun except there were a few spots where we had to push the bikes through sand so it was a good workout.
When we arrived we hired a horse and buggy to take us to our hotel. It was like a scene from the past loading up the cart with our bags and trotting down the narrow road. It 's amazing what these little horses can pull. "Gili Hideaway Hotel" is a perfect name for our week accommodation in that it is tucked away in a garden full of shrubs, flowers and narrow stone paths leading to the palapa
covered wooden cottages. The entrance is like stepping into a medevial castle! We opted for an Eco friendly hotel with a cold outdoor shower and a fan only. We love the outdoor shower, so refreshing after a hot day at the beach. We are comfortable at night with the fan and it's surprising how you adjust to no air conditioning. There is a lovely pool and lounge area where we have our breakfast. Banana pancakes, eggs, omelettes, fresh fruit and French pressed coffee are offered every morning. It's so good and included in the price.
The whole island is trying to reduce their environmental footprint with recently developed recycling programs and coral regrowth projects. The other amazing thing about the island is there is no crime and no police! Apparently there just isn't any problem with security. The people are so nice and trustworthy. It is sad when you learn what little wages the workers make. But they all seem happy and I suppose glad they have a job. We are heavy tippers and they seem to appreciate it. In general there are more young people here but there are old people like us too! There seem to be
Horse and Buggy
One of three modes of transportation on the island.
more Europeans and North Americans here as opposed to mostly Australians we encountered in Bali.
There is a very fun and funky vibe to the island. Along the main road there are lots of beach restaurants with relaxing music and bean bag chairs scattered on the beach. Cool little bars, shops and massage parlours line the street and beach. Of course the main attraction is the beach and water itself . . . . beautiful blue turquoise water with white sand, snorkelling and diving. I love that we can go snorkelling right off our beach as the reef is only about 50 metres out. It's some of the clearest water I've snorkelled in and we have seen lots of colourful fish ans giant sea turtles.
The restaurants are excellent with great Indonesian food, Western food and of course wonderful seafood. We had grilled tuna last night that was surperb. Many of the restaurants have good live music so it makes for nice evenings. We seem to continue with regular massages. They are a little more expensive than Bali but still a deal at $10! I don't know how we will survive without them at home!!
stop is the nearby island of Lombok for our last two weeks and the home mid April. Thanks for reading and hope all is well with everyone.
Mallory and Warren
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Nintendo recently announced that the RPG duo sold a total of over 4.05 million units in Japan within 3 days of release, including digital sales.
Famitsu has released its latest weekly data for physical hardware and software sales in Japan, and to no one’s surprise, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet topped the software charts, with over 2.5 million physical units sold in three days. Nintendo recently announced that the games sold 10 million units worldwide in three days, making them Nintendo’s biggest launch ever. 4.05 million units of those were sold in Japan (including digital sales), making them the biggest launch ever for a game in the region to date.
That, of course, means that Splatoon 3 has finally fallen down from the top, ending its 10-week run, which stretched back to its September launch. The game is second in the latest software charts with over 36,000 units sold. Meanwhile, God of War Ragnarok, which came third last week, remains with over 9,000 units sold, while fellow providers from the previous week – Ogre Tactics: Reborn (over 7,000 units sold) a Sonic boundaries (over 5,000 units sold) – come in at No. 5 and No. 10 respectively.
In terms of hardware, the Nintendo Switch has seen a huge jump in sales, thanks to launch pokemon, sold over 170,000 units during the week. Meanwhile, the PS5 has also seen a slight increase in sales over the past week, with over 32,000 units sold.
You are viewing the full physical hardware and software sales charts for the week ending November 20 below.
Software sales (followed by lifetime sales):
- [NSW] Pokemon Scarlet a Violet – 2,537,292 (New)
- [NSW] Splatoon 3 – 36,958 (3,368,155)
- [PS5] God of War Ragnarok – 9,901 (39,278)
- [PS4] Monochrome Mobius: Forgotten Rights and Wrongs – 9,066 (New)
- [NSW] Ogre Tactics: Reborn – 7,687 (44,470)
- [NSW] Minecraft – 7,449 (2,855,406)
- [NSW] Mario Kart 8 deluxe – 7,330 (4,906,589)
- [NSW] Card fight!! Dear Days Vanguard – 6,649 (New)
- [NSW] SympathyKiss – 6,072 (New)
- [NSW] Sonic boundaries – 5,837 (31,904)
Hardware sales (followed by last week’s sales):
- Nintendo Switch – 170,693 (97,542)
- PS5 – 32,749 (28,716)
- Xbox Series X/S – 1,527 (748)


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- How much does it cost to fix crawl space moisture?
- Does DampRid work in crawl spaces?
- Should I put plastic down in my crawl space?
- Should I put a dehumidifier in my crawl space?
- Will a dehumidifier dry out crawl space?
- Where is the best place to put DampRid?
- Should crawl space vents be open or closed in winter?
- Is it normal for a crawl space to be damp?
- Will a fan dry out crawl space?
- Is water in crawl space covered by insurance?
- How much does it cost to treat mold in a crawl space?
- Is it normal for a crawl space to smell musty?
- How do I keep moisture out of my crawl space?
- How long does it take to dehumidify a crawl space?
- Can you get rid of a crawl space?
- How good is DampRid?
- Should I put gravel in my crawl space?
- Should you keep crawl space vents open or closed?
- Does DampRid remove odors?
- Should I cover crawl space vents in winter?
How much does it cost to fix crawl space moisture?
On average, repairing your crawl space costs $6,000.
Depending on the exact problem, total expenses can range between $1,500 and $15,000.
The price for a simple crawl space cleaning runs $500 to $4,000 depending on size, accessibility and most importantly what’s being removed..
Does DampRid work in crawl spaces?
DampRid specifies that the FG50T can be used in spaces up to 1000 square feet in size. … A 250 square foot crawl space or attic has a much different volume of air than a 250 square foot living room with cathedral ceilings.
Should I put plastic down in my crawl space?
Use plastic sheeting to control moisture in your crawlspace. The plastic and the insulation will eliminate any moisture problems you have in the crawlspace, such as water droplets collecting on the concrete walls and pipes.
Should I put a dehumidifier in my crawl space?
A dehumidifier in your crawl space will help to protect your home from this moisture-induced wood rot. Living space comfort. … If you install a dehumidifier in your crawl space, you can more easily control the humidity levels in your home to ensure that you and your family are always comfortable.
Will a dehumidifier dry out crawl space?
To control moisture levels, it’s best to install a crawlspace dehumidifier. … Not only will it dry the air, but as it blows the air around the crawl space, anything else that is saturated with water, including wood and insulation, will dry out as well.
Where is the best place to put DampRid?
Place DampRid in all bathrooms, basements, closets and laundry rooms to prevent excess moisture and moisture damage. If you have outside irrigation turn off the supply and flush out the water.
Should crawl space vents be open or closed in winter?
These vents allow outside air to circulate under the floor in summer to prevent the moisture buildup that encourages mildew and rot. In winter, when the air is drier, the vents are closed to reduce the chance that the pipes in the crawl space might freeze.
Is it normal for a crawl space to be damp?
Pooling water and moisture are common problems in a crawl space. … Because the crawl space is a below-grade space under the house, you might think it’s normal to have a moist crawl space. After all, the ground gets wet and dry through the seasons and with weather patterns event.
Will a fan dry out crawl space?
Fans are an incredibly effective way to dry out an area that has condensation and moisture. Using fans in your crawl space drain system will help dry out the area thoroughly and quickly, and will help prevent the growth of mold. Afterward, be sure and have a dehumidifier in place to keep the area dry.
Is water in crawl space covered by insurance?
Water Damage In Your Crawl Space If the damage in your crawlspace is caused by water seeping up through the ground or coming in at ground level then standard homeowners insurance will not cover the costs. … If you have leaky pipes however, homeowners insurance will be more likely to cover some or all of the costs.
How much does it cost to treat mold in a crawl space?
Mold remediation services typically run between $500 and $7,000, with most people paying between $1,500 and $3,500. Approximately 60% of the project’s cost is for labor, and the other 40% is for materials. The costs start at around $500 for a small, contained area such as a crawl space.
Is it normal for a crawl space to smell musty?
When the warm, humid air coming into the crawl space comes in contact with the cold surfaces in the crawl space, such as the walls, dirt floor, ducts, water pipes, floor joists, and sill plate, condensation forms and you can end up with mold, rot, and a musty smell. Lower humidity doesn’t mean you’re in the clear.
How do I keep moisture out of my crawl space?
Fix and prevent water intrusion issues in the crawl space by installing an interior drainage system and sump pump. Install the CleanSpace vapor barrier over the interior walls and floor to seal out moisture. Seal foundation vents to prevent humid outside air from entering the crawl space.
How long does it take to dehumidify a crawl space?
When a dehumidifier is used for the first time, it may take up to 12 hours for it to start working properly and get to the ideal level of humidity which your home needs. For dehumidifiers like Keystone’s KSTAD50B, it takes 19 minutes to dehumidify a 50 sq. ft room from 90% relative humidity down to 40% humidity.
Can you get rid of a crawl space?
The idea of of digging out a crawl space into a full basement, whether it’s for more storage or for water mitigation, can seem very appetizing. All you have to do is dig down a few more feet, pour a new foundation, and pour a basement floor, and you’re done.
How good is DampRid?
DampRid effectively works in rooms that have 60% air humidity or above, which makes it ideal for people living in humid areas. It is also great to put in the bathroom, kitchen and laundry room even if you are in a dry area of the world. These rooms get damp due to the nature of their use and can retain stale smells.
Should I put gravel in my crawl space?
Crawl spaces are adequate if a proper vapor barrier and ventilation are installed. Gravel is one of the best materials for a crawl space floor.
Should you keep crawl space vents open or closed?
Your crawl space vents should always be closed and sealed off from the outside elements. Venting your crawl space leads to a variety of issues. First and foremost, open vents allow moisture to enter your crawl space. This creates the perfect environment for mold growth and mildew.
Does DampRid remove odors?
DampRid Disposable Moisture Absorber with Activated Charcoal is the moisture absorber and odor eliminator that creates fresher, cleaner air. This unique moisture absorber with activated charcoal doesn’t just cover up musty odors, it absorbs excess moisture and removes odors from the toughest sources.
Should I cover crawl space vents in winter?
Because crawl space vents offer no value to a home, it’s best to cover them up. CleanSpace provides a vent cover that attaches mechanically to form an airtight bond. Seal the crawl space. Installing a vapor barrier will entirely seal and encapsulate your crawl space.


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In the previous post, we introduced you to a new amazing smartwatch TicWatch Pro 3 by Mobvoi, and gave you the specifications in short.
You can read TicWatch Pro 3: A Sensational Smartwatch by Mobvoi.
In this post, we will be giving you the specifications in detail. This will help you to understand the features in a better way.
Let us go through the specifications one by one.
Design and Display:
TicWatch Pro 3 sports an amazing sporty look that catches the eye of people. The dye is made of Stainless steel and plastic whereas, the watch strap is made of solid silicon. It comes with a dimension of 47x48x12.2mm and weighs approximately 41.9 grams. It also has two buttons on the side for navigation and settings. This device is described by the officials by three words “Lighter, Thinner and Stronger“.
TicWatch Pro 3 comes with Dual-Layer Display version 2.0 (AMOLED and TN display). This means it has a two-layer display screen with a 454*454 resolution. Retina AMOLED is the primary display and the secondary display of TN display. This means that the smartwatch has two modes depending on which display is active. When the AMOLED display is active, the mode is switched to Smart Mode and when the TN display is active, it is switched to Essential Mode.
The smartwatch comes with a 595 mAh rechargeable battery with a USB-A dock for charging. According to the officials, it has a battery life of around 72 hours on a full charge when on Smart Mode (AMOLED display) and 45 days of battery life on Essential Mode (TN display). The battery life is comparatively longer than it’s predecessors. The battery capacity is increased by around 40% than its previous devices.
The dual-layer display optimizes the consumption of battery and gives it a long-lasting run. You can easily toggle between Smart Mode and Essential Mode as you want.
Features and Modes:
This device comes loaded with a lot of amazing features. Let’s explore them one by one.
Processor, OS and UI:
This device runs on Qualcomm® Snapdragon Wear™ 4100 Platform which makes it the first-ever smartwatch to run on this processor. It will be running on Wear OS by Google. This device is said to be significantly faster than its previous devices. It also offers improved performance for the CPU, memory, GPU, and battery life. The device comes with 1GB RAM and 8GB ROM. You can install many applications and run them smoothly on your smartwatch.
The device comes with Google play for installing many applications such as Spotify, Messenger, Telegram, etc.and use them right from your wrist. It also comes with the Mobvoi application. This application features hundreds of custom watch faces. You can choose whichever suits you or is your favorite amongst them. You can also change the faces whenever you want or according to your needs.
The device is loaded with lots of features such as:
TicHearing: Measures environmental noise between 30dB to 120 dB and alerts you of potential damage to your hearing organs and nervous system.
TicHeath: One place for all performance metrics giving you a high-level breakdown of everything you need, including high-intensity training, breathing, sleep, stress, steps, distance, calories, etc.
TicSleep: Automatically tracking your sleep. Now supported in Essential Mode to save battery life at night and the watch face doesn’t light up in the night in order not to disturb you.
TicZen: Monitors stress by analyzing your HRV (Heart Rate Variability) data and using TicBreathe to bring your stress level back to normal.
TicBreathe: Don’t worry if you’re under too much stress. TicBreathe monitors your heart rate, stress changes and helps you to relax through breathing training sessions.
TicPulse: Accurate heart rate monitoring. Infrared light detection used while sleeping to avoid disturbing your rest.
TicOxygen: Automatically measures blood oxygen saturation 24/7, offering insight into your health.
This device also comprises of multiple workout modes such as Pool Swimming, Yoga, Rowing Machine, etc.
It also has built-in motion tracking, GPS, barometer. Also, It is water and dustproof with an IPX68 rating. So, you can wear this smartwatch on all your adventures and monitor your health and fitness.
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As we mentioned in our previous post, TicWatch Pro 3: A Sensational Smartwatch by Mobvoi.; The drawback that we came across that, the smartwatch is a bit pricey. Although the device comes packed with a load of unique and amazing features, it still is a bit pricey for common people. Currently, the device comes in only one color variant that is Shadow Black.
Will the price of the device go down in the coming future? Well, we are not quite sure yet. Let’s see if this happens. If it does, we are very sure that this device will literally run out of stock!
It surely will make a significant change in the smartwatch market if the price of this device goes a little down. Because, as the price of this device goes down, proportionally more and more people will be happy to own this smartwatch.
Will this really happen in the near future? Well, as we always say, only time will tell.
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The use of social media in the disaster response actions during the Elbe flood of 2013 has had a great impact, the extent of which was unforeseen and unexpected by Saxon state capital Dresden. Within the course of only a few hours, a group of people the size of about a quarter of the city’s population – over 140,000 citizens – connected on social networks in order to get current information and offer private help. The operations managers and civil protection staff, however, were not appropriately equipped to analyze and restructure the massive amount of data and information shared on social networks, which made it difficult for them to manage the crowds of volunteers in a sensible way.
The project aims at developing methods for adapting to the increasing number of disaster situations caused by floods and at improving the adaptability of social systems. Focus tasks are the preparation and processing of data from social networks, as well as the development of foundations for the management of large crowds with regard to decision support.
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High school safety is paramount for societal civility.
The violent trend in public schools, such as Bullard High, needs be met with swift, decisive and appropriate consequences.
We need strong social and psychological barriers regarding unprecedented assaults on instructors, authority figures and student not wanting to fight.
Violent students need to be sent to specific schools with heightened security protocols and presence, pending psychological evaluation and clearance.
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Without such boundaries our students, schools and society suffers.
If students get away with assaulting instructors with only minor consequences societal civility has broken down. Students can no longer be assured of their safety.
Violence begets violence. Research shows us children who witness violence develop aggression, conduct and psychological problems. Children naturally adapt to survive and thrive. So increasing exposure to violence results in the need to learn, cope with and accept aggression.
When instructors feel secure so do students. Instructors, like prison employees, can be given alarm belts to immediately alert security of the location and need of assistance.
Simply allowing violence to gain the upper hand in schools has immeasurable consequences. As parents, teachers, and a responsible community, we need to no longer stand for it.
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Checking in from abroad, I just came across the remarks by Iain and Jonah on Orwell and nationalsm. For what it’s worth, I looked at this a few years ago and decided that, though nothing Orwell writes is ever devoid of interest, his Notes on Nationalism was very flawed indeed.
To save myself the trouble of thinking it through again, here’s the problem as I saw it in the National Interest:
Orwell begins by specifying that nationalism is not to be confused with patriotism. In his formulation, the former is aggressive and power hungry, the latter defensive and devoted to celebrating a particular way of life. In order to justify this distinction he has to define nationalism in a singular and arguably eccentric way: namely, as “The habit of identifying oneself with a single nation or other unit, placing it beyond good and evil, and recognizing no other duty than that of advancing its interests.” He then extends this definition to cover almost every political unit of humanity. Nationalism in this extended sense, he argues, covers a variety of movements, including communism, Zionism, pacifism, political Catholicism and anti-Semitism.
And he observes, finally, that the devotee of some transferred nationalism, such as a Stalinist or a pan-Europeanist, is able to be much “more nationalistic, more vulgar, more silly, more malignant, more dishonest than he could ever be of his native country or of any unit of which he had a real knowledge.”
In other words, Orwell’s essay is not really about nationalism as other people understand the word at all; it is an essay on power-worship. That becomes clear in Orwell’s crucial concession that nationalism is probably least dangerous when it is attached to one’s own country–when it is no more than a harsh variant of patriotism–and most virulent when it is attached to some other unit of humanity.
For that reason the Lukacs argument (as presented by Jonah) seems to me to be very shaky. Loyalty to an idea is another variant of Orwell’s power-worshipping version of nationalism and open to his charge that “it is most virulent” when attached to some other unit of humnanity (rather than one’s own country.) Loyalty to institutions transmitted by a common culture and shared historical memory seems to me to be a better definition of patriotism. People come to share a national identity, mutual loyalty, and sense of common destiny as the result of sharing the same language and culture and of living under the same institutions over a long period of time. sometimes those people will be ethnically united, but not always. To quote myself again:
Or it may be a group that was originally diverse ethnically but that has become a single people, through time and intermarriage, rather like an extended family. Or it may consist of the subjects of a dynasty who originally felt no attachment to the state but who developed one over time. Or it may consist of immigrants to a settler society, such as Australia or the United States, who assimilate to a common culture and identity established before their arrival. What matters is that over time they come to feel that they are part of the same collective body and feel a loyalty to it and to its symbols, whether the monarchy in the UK or the flag in the United States.
Does such a definition cast doubt on the creedal definition of the U.S.? It certainly suggests that the creedal definition is at best a partial and inadequate version of American national identity, a political science distillation of a much richer and more profound cultural Americanism. Among its other virtues this cultural definition of nationality is more liberal: it allows actual Americans to dissent from items in the national creed without becoming un- or anti-American.
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This week's movie is: All Quiet On The Western Front (1930). A realistic anti-war epic based on the pacifist novel by Erich Maria Remarque. Seven German youths enthusiastically join the German army after a professor preaches the glories of war. The boys realize how horrific war really is when they reach the battlefield.
Starring Lew Ayers, Louis Wolheim, John Wray, Slim Summerville. Universal Pictures; Directed by Lewis Milestone. Not Rated; 103 minutes.


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A91 Partners, a fund set up by three ex-Sequoia managing directors, has made its first recruitment by appointing Kaushik Anand, India head of CapitalG, as a partner.
Anand has quit his post at the Google’s Venture arm to join Abhay Pandey, VT Bharadwaj, and Gautam Mago led VC A91 Partners by early next year.
Kaushik Anand has started his stint at CapitalG in 2015. Since then he had led the firm in deploying funds in startups like CarDekho, Cuemath, and Aye Finance. Other than these CapitalG has also invested in Freshworks, Practo, Commonfloor in India, and Airbnb, Stripe, Snapchat etc., globally.
The cofounders of A91 are raising a Rs 2000 crore maiden fund to be deployed in early to growth-stage companies via series B and series C rounds of ticket sizes ranging from $10-30 million by the first quarter of 2019.
The fund is slated to focus on segments including, consumer, financial services, healthcare, and technology. Anand’s role as a partner at A91 hence becomes a sensible recruitment as his areas of interest at CapitalG align with the new VCs focus sectors.
While Anand’s joining at A91 is expected around the beginning of 2019, Pandey is also in his cooling-off period at Sequoia and will leave around December. Apart from Anand, A91 is also welcoming Prasun Agarwal on board, who is currently pursuing MBA at Harvard Business School. Both Anand and Agarwal have worked with Sequoia in the past, which becomes the common link between all the five members of the new VC.
This is not the first time members of Sequoia have joined to start a new venture. In 2011, Sumir Chadha, Sandeep Singhal, KP Balraj, and SK Jain had left Sequoia to revive WestBridge Capital.
In the industry, there have been several other such events taking place in the past few years, for example, the disintegration of Helion Ventures into Stellaris Venture Partners and Fireside Ventures among others.
This development was first reported by ET.


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They look like jst connectors.
You need to measure the distance between pins.
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Unmanned tech have some jst types .
If the pitch is 1.25mm then these are Molex series 51021 Picoblade
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Desert Willow, Desert Catalpa, Flowering Willow, False Willow, Jano
The desert willow is a little tree that adds color and fragrance to your backyard; provides summer shade; and attracts birds, hummingbirds and bees. The long, slender leaves make you think of willow, but once you learn some desert willow tree facts, you’ll see that it is not in the willow family at all.
Although its name indicates otherwise, this 10- to 15-foot shrub is not a true willow; rather, it belongs to the trumpet-creeper (Campsis radicans) family and it was named for its willow-like foliage. It blooms with large, trumpet-shaped flowers from the beginning of summer through the first frost and it is easily grown from seed.
Grow a Desert Willow
Desert Willow is drought-tolerant, and can be found growing naturally along our ephemeral streambeds or washes, where it offers natural protection against flood and erosion damage.
The seeds in the long, thin pods grow so readily that the tree is considered invasive in some areas. Planting desert willow trees from cuttings is also possible.
One of the most interesting desert willow tree facts is that the seeds establish themselves in newly deposited river sediments after seasonal flowing. The young trees trap and hold soil sediment as their roots grow, creating islands.
When you are trying to figure out how to grow a desert willow, remember that the tree is native to the desert. Choose a planting location with full sun exposure and well-drained soil. Desert willow prefers limestone soil, but also grows well in rocky, caliches, loam, sandy and granitic soil, with minimal need for you to add any organic matter to the soil. This low-water plant tolerates dry conditions and has a high drought tolerance. Allowing it to dry out between watering it helps encourage continual blooming.
The Desert Willow's flowers, leaves and bark have all been used in hot poultices and as a soothing tea for coughs. Other known uses were as treatments to guard against yeast infections, athlete's foot and as first aid for scrapes and scratches. Tea (from the flowers) produces a natural anti-oxidant, which promotes cardiovascular health and regulates glucose metabolism.
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Sports has been a programming staple on broadcast and cable television for decades. It regularly attracts the faithful and, with major events, draws audiences that other genres of programming rarely approach. Year in and year out, the Super Bowl garners the largest U.S. audience of the year, far outpacing any other single program. The Olympics and the World Cup draw unrivaled numbers of viewers across the globe, several billion over the course of the Olympics and perhaps as much as a billion for a single World Cup match (Bryant & Raney, 2000; Real, 1998). Because of its ubiquity on the television dial, the scope of the audience it attracts, and the apparent zeal with which many viewers watch sports, televised sports viewers and fans have been the subject of considerable scholarly inquiry.
With less frequent public recognition and scholarly scrutiny, other genres of programming attract and cultivate sizable audiences and, as with sports, a sizable number of fans. For example, prior to its final original episode in 2003, the television situation comedy Friends regularly drew viewers "still dying to know who [Rachel] ends up with--Ross or Joey?" when a decade had passed "after [the character] stumbled into the Central Perk coffeehouse after running away from her own wedding" (Peyser, 2003, p. 46). To be sure, there are other parallels as well. For example, stars of wildly popular shows such as Friends receive salaries that rival the biggest sports stars.
Fans represent an important segment of television audiences that programmers cultivate across genres, from sports to soap operas, situation comedies and dramas to adult-oriented animated programs, and from reality shows to afternoon and evening talkfests. At a minimum, fans represent a steady base of viewers that programmers and sales personnel collectively describe and package to advertisers and ad agencies. At times, fans are openly promoted and celebrated. For this, all one has to see is ESPN's self-congratulatory 25th anniversary campaign titled "The Season of the Fan" (Janoff, 2004), with on-air promotions "celebrating 25 years in sports with a salute to the fans."
Although scholars have examined fans for sports, soap operas, and reality programs separately, they have not looked for commonalities in fanship across programming genres. Do fans prepare for their programs in similar ways? Are they motivated by similar or disparate sets of motivations? Do they view and respond in similar ways, or is viewing and response unique to each type of program? In short, scholars have not examined the extent to which the fanship experience cuts across genres. This study was designed to make that comparison.
The term fan is routinely linked with those who follow sports. For example, the first meaning for the term provided by the Oxford English Dictionary (1996) states that a fan is "a keen and regular spectator of a (professional) sport, originally of baseball." Yet, the term, derived from fanatic, can and has been applied to those with a particular interest in performers, personalities, and programs, as well as athletes and sports teams. Along with athletes, celebrities have Iong had fan clubs and fan magazines and have been the recipients of fan mail.
At a minimum, fanship points to an active and interested audience. In all likelihood, fanship represents an array of thought processes, affective attachments, and behaviors that separate fans from nonfans, including nonfans who watch the same programming. Abercrombie and Longhurst (1998) noted that fans are "those people who become particularly attached to certain programmes or stars within the context of a relatively heavy media use" (p. 138). Others have linked fanship with knowledge about the players, teams, and game or characters and plot in a program; active, participatory, viewing; concern about outcomes; and emotional responsiveness to the action and activity as it unfolds (e.g., Gantz, 1981 ; Gantz, Wenner, Carrico, & Knorr, 1995; McPherson, 1975; Smith, Patterson, Williams, & Hogg, 1981). Because fans tend to be heavy viewers, they have more experience and knowledge than nonfans .with the format and content of their favorite programs. In addition, because they are at least somewhat attached to the programs or stars, they may process information conveyed on these programs differently than nonfans. Indeed, recent studies (e.g., Hillman, Cuthbert, Bradley, & Lang, 2004; Hillman et al., 2000; Potter, Sparks, Cummins, & Lee, 2004) document that the level of fan identification has an impact on the level of self-reported and physiological emotional reaction one has to images of sports and sports-related news items.
Studies have documented the benefits and pitfalls associated with fanship. Fanship is said to empower fans and generate passion and energy in them (Grossberg, 1992). An early and often-cited review of sports fan research identified three benefits of being a sports fan--escape, self-fulfillment, and social integration (Smith et al., 1981). Although their classic study was not limited to fans, Cialdini et al. (1976) documented the image-enhancing effects of having one's school win on the playing field. For a fan, the joy of watching one's team win may rival that felt by the players. On the flip side, for the fan, the anxiety and pain associated with pending games and undesired outcomes may be as great as those experienced by the players themselves. Fans experience an increase in cognitive and somatic anxiety as an important competition approaches; the effect is heightened among highly identified fans (Wann, Schrader, & Adamson, 1998). Deeply committed fans also are less able to separate themselves from their teams when their teams lose (Wann & Branscombe, 1993).
Although people frequently call themselves a fan of--or not a fan of--a program or genre of programming, fanship is likely to exist on a continuum, providing room for the hard-core fans that the media sometimes showcase and academics occasionally study (cf. Wann& Branscombe, 1993). Placement on this continuum, however, is likely to incorporate an individual's knowledge of, interest in, and exposure to the programming under consideration. Gantz and Wenner (1995), for example, defined sports fans based on self-reported knowledge levels, interest, and patterns of exposure to sports. Sports fans were those with considerably higher scores on perceived knowledge, interest, and viewership than their counterparts. The same should apply to other forms of entertainment programming.
Fanship for Sports
A wealth of studies have examined sports fanship. Gantz and his colleagues conducted a series of surveys to investigate the motives and behaviors associated with TV sports fans (Gantz, 1981, 1985; Gantz & Wenner, 1991, 1995; Gantz et al., 1995). In his earliest investigation, Gantz (1981) found that, although some viewing motives (such as to thrill in victory) seemed unique to certain sports programs, most motives for viewing sports cut across sports. He also found that fans often prepared for the televised game beforehand and were emotionally aroused and quite active while viewing, often yelling in pleasure or displeasure as the events transpired. Gantz and Wenner (1995) found that fanship made a difference in the audience's viewing experience of televised sports. Fans were more likely to prepare for a game by following reports about it beforehand, were more strongly motivated to watch for the intrinsic pleasures associated with watching, to be emotionally involved and overtly expressive while viewing, and, for better or worse, to have the game linger on after the final whistle was blown.
Hocking (1982) and Eastman and Land (1997) examined how people watch sports, whether they watch alone, in groups, or at the stadium. Location mattered. Those who gathered at sports bars to watch sports sought the social interaction and sense of community those settings provided. In addition to letting them participate in comfortable rituals (and drinking), shared viewership at bars legitimized their fanship and established them as real, serious fans.
Wann (1995) proposed and validated a scale tapping fan motivations. Consisting of eight motivation sets, the scale addressed fan eustress (i.e., positive arousal), self-esteem, escape, entertainment, economic, aesthetic, group affiliation, and family needs. A follow-up study found that fans who preferred sports in which individuals compete alone reported higher levels of aesthetic motivation, whereas those with a preference for team sports had higher scores on the eustress and self-esteem subscales (Wann, Schrader, & Wilson, 1999). Lines (2000) suggested a motivation framework composed of personal, social, and emotional dimensions. Sloan (1989) found that the affective, cognitive, and behavioral responses of sports fans were similar to those of athletes.
At least with sports viewing, gender makes a difference. Differences between the genders here may start at an early age. Young children have different motives for watching mediated sports. For girls, mediated sports gave them access to a male-dominated world, let them talk about sports with others if they wished, and look at men's bodies without being questioned about it. For boys, mediated sports provided a common ground and sense of male identity (Lines, 1999, 2000).
Most studies examining gender differences in sports viewing have focused on adults. Gantz and Wenner (1991) found that, compared to women, more men responded like fans, even controlling initial levels of interest in sports. Men were more strongly motivated to watch televised sports and indeed spent more time watching those programs. Gantz and Wenner suggested that social norms, expectations, and responsibility might contribute to the gender differences they found. Gantz and Wenner (1995) followed up with a study of male and female sports fans. In this comparison, gender did not affect motivations...

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Activation of microglia has been increasingly associated with the pathogenesis of several neurodegenerative disorders including Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases, and the suppression of microglial activation may lead to alleviation of the progression of neurodegeneration in these diseases. We sought to investigate whether Phellodendri cortex (PC) that has been used for centuries in Chinese traditional medicine for the treatment of various inflammatory conditions, inhibits production of anti-inflammatory cytokines and nitric oxide (NO) in microglia, and further studied the molecular and cellular mechanisms that govern these anti-inflammatory effects. The methanol extract of PC (PC extract) attenuated LPS-stimulated increase in production of TNF-α, IL-1β, and NO in BV2 cells, a mouse microglia cell line, as well as in primary mouse microglia. The RNase protection assay and RT-PCR revealed that the PC extracts inhibited increases in mRNAs of these cytokines and iNOS in LPS-stimulated BV2 cells. The PC extracts significantly decreased release of these cytokines and NO from LPS-stimulated microglia in a dose-dependent manner. Molecular mechanisms that govern attenuation of the levels of mRNAs and proteins of these cytokines and iNOS revealed that the PC extract inhibited LPS-stimulated phosphorylation of ERK and activation of NF-κB. The studies demonstrate that the PC extract effectively inhibits microglial production and release of inflammatory cytokines and NO, and could be a candidate agent for anti-inflammation in neurodegenerative human brain diseases.
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