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Queen Elizabeth celebrates her 88th birthday with pomp
Members of the British royal family (L-R) Queen Elizabeth II; Sophie, Countess of Wessex; Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh; Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex; Prince Harry; Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge; and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, watch the flypast as they stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace following the Trooping the Colour ceremony, which has been the official birthday ceremony of the monarch since 1748.
Britain’s royals were out in force on the Buckingham Palace balcony on Saturday to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s 88th birthday.
Some 32 members of the family joined the monarch to watch a military flypast over central London as part of her official birthday celebrations.
No sign of the baby Prince George though, as royal watchers would have to wait a little longer for the little royal to make his first public appearance.
The parade, a hangover from preparations for battle when colours or flags were “trooped” down the rank so soldiers could recognise them, marks the
queen’s official birthday.
Her actual birthday is on April 21 but traditionally the monarch has another in the summer months because the weather is usually better for open-air celebrations.
Britain's Queen Elizabeth smiles during the annual Trooping the Colour ceremony at Horse Guards Parade in central London June 14, 2014.
Members of the Queens Guard march past Buckingham Palace early on in the Trooping the Colour ceremony.
An unrecognisable Prince William wearing a bearskin hat and giving a salute as he departs Buckingham Palace before the parade.
Britain's Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall (L) and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, travel by carriage.
Queen Elizabeth and her husband Prince Philip depart Buckingham Palace in a horse drawn carriage.
Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge (centre); Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales (left); and Princess Anne, The Princess Royal ride from Buckingham Palace.
A general view of the parade
Source: AFP, Reuters


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Interview: Aaron Booker ready for Italy!
Conrad Mewse isn’t the only Brit that will be competing in the emx125 championship this year; Aaron Booker who is the brother of Jordan, will also do the series as he makes the step to the adult scene. He will also ride the mxy2 British championship on his JBR by AMS 125 KTM against the 250 machines.
Italy will be Aarons first European experience with another 94 riders doing the class, it will be a challenge but a good learning curve for the Brit.
Gatedrop caught up with Aaron to talk about his progress so far this season and what lies ahead.
Gatedrop: Instead of going straight from an 85 to a 250 you decided to ride a 125 this year, do you think this is a better move for you and do you enjoy riding the 125?
Aaron Booker: I think that it was the best move for me coming back from injury I just wasn’t strong enough to ride a 250 for 20 minutes. I also think the gap from an 85 to a 250 is massive and that the 125 is a good stepping stone instead of diving in too deep. I do enjoy riding the 125 a lot more now I’m used to it.
Gatedrop: Having a brother as fast as Jordan must be pretty cool, you must learn a lot from him?
Aaron Booker: I find it cool to have Jordan as a brother as he does help me as much as possible and he is always giving me pointers when we go riding and racing together.
Gatedrop: In January you decided to go to USA for a few months before the season, that must have been pretty cool and what tracks did you get to ride?
Aaron Booker: Yeah it was fun; we make the trip out every year during pre-season to get ready for the up and coming year. We rode all the main tracks in Cali like Pala, Glen Helen, Comp Edge, Milestone, Cahuilla Creek and we also went up to Zaca Station which was fun.
Gatedrop: Where there many pros out riding whilst you were there and did you learn much from them?
Aaron Booker: Well most of US pros were doing supercross practice when we were out there but the factory Suzuki boys from Europe were riding out there, as was Villopoto. They were all good to watch and try to learn a few things from. We also went riding with Dean Wilson at a rut track; that was good fun.
Gatedrop: Have you been happy with the first few mxy2 rounds?
Aaron Booker: My riding has been pretty good, I still feel like I’ve not shown my full potential yet. On the other hand the results have been up and down but I’m sure that I’ll get to where I want to be in time.
Gatedrop: Riding a 125 against the 250s must be hard but it means you have to keep pushing for a whole moto so its good preparation for the euros?
Aaron Booker: I am at a real disadvantage compare to the 250s but I think in the long run it will pay off. I do think that it will be good preparation for all the Brits doing the euros on the 125s.
Gatedrop: The mxy2 championship used to only get two moto’s each round but it’s now increased to three, that’s positive for young brits coming through?
Aaron Booker: I think the 3 moto format is a better step for the youths going into the pro groups but I think the shortened races wasn’t the best idea.
Gatedrop: Going into Italy have you got any expectations for the euro races?
Aaron Booker: I am literally going there with no expectations at all. I get where I get, it’s all about learning for me.
Gatedrop: Italy is hard pack and pretty slick; do you prefer hard pack or sandy conditions?
Aaron Booker: I’m not a big fan of the sand so hopefully Italy will suit me my style quite well.
Gatedrop: Going back to the mxy2 championship, have you a goal of where you want to finish in the series?
Aaron Booker: Like I said with the euros, it’s the same with the mxy2, there are no expectations. I will do my best and that’s where I will finish. But at the same time I would like to be battling with the other guys on 125s in mxy2.
I would like to thank AMS KTM, Kenny Direct UK, BRP Imports, Nihilo Concepts, Scaffold By Design , SuperSprox, Vertex Pistons, GP Grafix, TWS GB, Colour Connect, Spy Optic UK, RustyPT and Ade Phelpstead for all their help they are giving me this season.
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Pic: Elliot Spencer

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SME Development, Inclusive Growth, and Poverty Alleviation in Bangladesh
Author:MOHAMMAD MOHIDUL ISLAM
The massive involvement of SMEs in economic development is considered one of the important prerequisites for inclusive growth in developing countries. This paper aims to assess the performance of SMEs towards economic development in Bangladesh based on the research question of whether SMEs have a significant influence on economic growth and the alleviation of poverty. Annual time-series data from 1996 to 2017 have been used to carry out the empirical analysis. The econometric analysis has been performed employing OLS and 2SLS techniques to investigate the impact of SMEs on economic growth and poverty alleviation. The results of the empirical analyses show that there is an economic linkage between SME development, economic growth, and the incidence of poverty. Even though such empirical relationships are not found to be statistically well justified, an increase in the percentage share of SMEs expansion has a positive effect on economic growth, which in turn, can alleviate poverty in Bangladesh. The findings of the study suggest that in light of economic theory, SME development is implicitly essential for ensuring inclusive growth and consequent poverty alleviation.

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The story behind Jake the “boy with a pen” meme becomes more heartwarming by the day.
Yesterday, a crowdfunding campaign was launched on GoFundMe to help support the little boy and other underprivileged kids like him in their Ghanaian village.
Four-year-old Jake has grown to become an adorable meme sensation here in South Africa over the last few of weeks, thanks to a photo of him posted back in January, by a Ghanaian artist named Solomon Adufah, who has a passion for helping children in Asempanaye village, Ghana.
Speaking of the photo of Jake, it was taken by a photographer named, Carlos Cortes, who has been documenting Adufah’s philanthropic travels.
Adufah started the campaign to raise $20 000 (R278 000) to fund his drive to hand out stationery and nurture artistic skills in children in Ghana.
“Now being in the US, I’ve been privilege to have the best resources and opportunities with art. In my heart, I always knew there was a possible way to give back using my talent. I’ve visiting Ghana twice teaching and mentoring the children. Earlier this year, I spent three months in East Africa; Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda teaching and mentoring children. I will be traveling back to Ghana to the village of Asempanaye to continue teaching the children and providing resources. Most importantly, I would love to help Jake in his education as well as others who are extremely eager to learn, [sic]” Adufah wrote on the campaign page.
The campaign has so far raised $1 225 dollars in 18 hours and has been shared over 1 000 times on Facebook.

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As mental health services become more complex with additional teams, the risk of discontinuity of care for patients with complex needs may rise. Clinicians may have more difficulty in analysing the whole service picture. Hence they will be less able to contribute to the smooth running of the whole system. This paper describes how a north London trust is addressing this important challenge in straightforward and practical ways.
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Here is an interesting article from http://www.debbieschlussel.com/ reviewing some of the movies that came out over the past weekend. This follows this post about some of the movies from last week and THIS POST about some movies that have been released over the past few years that you might have missed! This all follows this post about guidelines to choosing good movies to watch yourself!
Wknd Box Office: Still Mine, The Grandmaster, The Lifeguard, Afternoon Delight
By Debbie Schlussel
I did not have time to finish my movie reviews before the start of the Jewish holiday of Rosh HaShanah, so they are up later. Sorry for that. Among the new selections at movie theaters, this weekend, there’s one great choice, and the rest are a waste of time. I did not see “Riddick,” as the screening conflicted with Rosh HaShanah.
* “Still Mine“: This is a fabulous movie, one of the best I’ve seen all year. James Cromwell–a far lefty actor–ironically plays a man fighting big government in this Canadian-government-funded movie based on a true story. And along with it, there is also a love story. Cromwell portrays Craig Morrison, an 80-something farmer in New Brunswick, whose wife, Irene (Genevieve Bujold), is beginning to experience dementia.Morrison, a berry farmer, is down on his luck because of ever-encroaching regulations. His just-picked strawberry crop cannot be sold because the companies that buy them now insist that they be transported in the few-minutes drive from his field to market in an expensive refrigerated truck. The Morrison’s two-story farmhouse does not have central heating, and with his wife’s illness, he seeks to build a smaller home for the two of them on his farmland.
Morrison cannot afford to pay someone else to build it, but he is skilled in building and begins building the home himself. Despite his old age, Morrison is exhilarated and energized with the task, despite the naysaying of his grown children. But, soon, the local zoning and planning authorities encroach on his plans, demanding that he spend lots of money on costly building “plans,” “stamped” wood and a myriad of unnecessary regulations. (Perhaps he should have chosen to build in Detroit, where nothing happens to you if you do not get required permits or build according to regulations.)
The movie shows us how this elderly man not only fights back against big government sticking its nose in his life but also his fight to keep his ailing wife at home where he knows his love will comfort her, rather than in a nursing home.
This movie is mostly playing in arthouse movie theaters. If you cannot catch it there, wait for it to come out on DVD or Netflix.
An uplifting movie, indeed.
* “The Grandmaster [Yi Dai Zong Shi]“: As a fan of martial arts and martial arts movies, I found this incredibly disappointing. There was too much foo and not enough Kung Fu. Plus, it had an extremely ridiculous feminist theme to it. The movie, in Chinese with English subtitles, is supposed to be the story of Ip Man, the Kung Fu master who taught Bruce Lee. And, while some of the movie is that story, it is really a mishmash of stories about different martial arts masters in Chine from the early 20th Century through the 1950s.
And the movie shows us that a woman, who is the daughter of a famous Kung Fu master, is really better than all of them, but she is relegated to the sidelines because she’s a woman. Toward the end of the movie, she fights, beats, and kills a major martial arts master. That’s simply not believable, though the movie insists it is based on the true stories of these Kung Fu masters.
I found the movie to be way too long, very boring, and very thin on plot and story. Had I missed this, my life would not have been affected. I felt like I wasted 130 minutes and ten bucks on this (I did not attend the free critics’ screening). Don’t repeat my mistake.
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* “The Lifeguard“: What an incredible waste of time! A sullen, aimless 29-year-old Associated Press reporter (Kristen Bell) is bored and unhappy with her life in New York, so she returns home to live with her parents and become a lifeguard, like she did as a teen in high school. While most of the rest of her high school friends have grown up, she hasn’t. And she embarks on a sexual relationship with an underaged high school teen male. Nothing happens to her, though. The end. And the point of this was . . . ? Other than transferring my ten bucks to the bank account of left-wing actress Kristen Bell, apparently nothing.
* “Afternoon Delight“: This movie was horrifying, disgusting, and incredibly anti-Semitic (from self-hating Jews). Homely actress Kathryn Hahn plays a Jewish yuppie housewife, who is unhappy with her and her husband’s sex life. So, they go to a strip club where they get lap dances from a young stripper. She then feels sorry for the stripper and invites the stripper–who admits she is a prostitute–to live at her house. She also accompanies the stripper to her, um, “appointments” with prostitution customers and is in the room while the prostitute has sex. The stripper has sex with one of Hahn’s friends’ husbands, and that is the last straw.
And they needed a movie about this . . . why? Apparently to make fun of religious Jews. The mother characters in the movie are Jews at a Jewish preschool, and they constantly make fun of one of the other mothers who is a religious Jew and keeps kosher. She is, of course, the nerdy, backward, uptight, ugly, weird-looking one. And they are so cool because they do not keep kosher, go to strip clubs, and have hookers living in their homes.
Would they make a movie like this about Muslims? Hell, no.
Skip at all cost.
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New Study Provides Compelling Evidence For the Healing Power of Exercise
This study showed that having strong, toned muscles can make people more resistant to stress and help filter a depression-causing toxin away from the brain.
When we exercise hard, our muscles produce a compound known as PGC-1α1, which is known to have positive effects on the body, such as stimulating the production of blood vessels. In this study, researchers genetically altered the amount PGC-1α1 in the skeletal systems of lab mice, and then exposed them to ‘unpredictable stressors.’ The mice who had heightened PGC-1α1 appeared to be ‘immune’ to the stressors and showed fewer signs of depression than those who had lowered amounts of PGC-1α1.
The study also shows that the PGC-1α1 produced from exercising neutralizes a stress-induced toxin known to cause depression called kynurenine. Mice injected with kynurenine showed signs of depression, but when PGC-1α1 was in their muscles, the kynurenine was converted into a chemically altered metabolite that was not able to pass through the blood-brain barrier. The results suggest that exercise, and specifically, building strong muscles, can neutralize toxins that cause depression in the brain. In this respect, strong muscles themselves can be considered to have a detoxifying effect upon body.
In their efforts to extend the study to humans, the researchers had volunteers perform muscle building exercises for three weeks. They then conducted thigh muscle biopsies and discovered increased kynurenine-neutralizing molecules in the muscles of the volunteers who exercised.
Because PGC-1α1 is produced only when we build up our muscles, people looking to experience the therapeutic benefits of increased PGC-1α1 will need to steadily vary and intensify their exercise regimen over time, and are encouraged to incorporate techniques like weight training and High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT).
These results also suggest that building strong muscles may be beneficial not only for people suffering from depression, but also for anyone who has increased levels of kynurenine, which may be found in people suffering from inflammation, autoimmune disease or even cancer. Based upon these results, it is feasible that pharma companies may someday develop anti-depression drugs that will neutralize kynurenine to stop it from passing into the brain.
But for now, building up your muscles seems to be a great way to stay stave off depression and reduce your response to stress.

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For many people struggling with a substance abuse disorder, the benefits of group therapy for addiction recovery enhance what individual therapy can offer. Group therapy is a powerful tool for addiction recovery as it focuses on interpersonal learning. Rehab facilities encourage members to talk about their lives outside the center and also the dynamics within the group.
Groups of about ten people often meet every week for an hour. These sessions can be as brief as a few months or as long as ten years. So, why is a group therapy program an essential part of recovery?
Group Therapy Proves You’re Not Alone
Many people go to rehab with an attitude that they’re unique due to their wretched ways. This is a dangerous thought process as it can encourage other harmful impulses and fantasies. Each person is unique, but no one should struggle with substance use disorders or mental health conditions alone.
By showing you that you’re not incompetent or inadequate, group therapy enables you to open up about your problems. This is particularly true if some of the other members have stories that you can also relate to. Group therapy eliminates feelings of alienation and isolation.
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For the benefits of group therapy for addiction recovery to be realized, all members have to give and receive support. A big misconception about this type of treatment is that participants often take turns to receive individual therapy while the rest of the members observe. However, rehab facilitators encourage members to turn to each other for connecting, feedback, and support.
For example, if you feel lonely and isolated, or you don’t know how to make new friends, the group members will lend you their ears, which reduces the sense of isolation. Besides, you’ll also gain valuable information through the past experiences of other members who overcame loneliness and hopelessness.
Benefits of Group Therapy for Addiction Recovery Offer an Eye-Opening Experience
Group therapy for addiction recovery and other mental health disorders will enable you to uncover areas of your personality that may be deterring a successful recovery. Group meetings offer a confidential space to gain self-awareness and also learn about the awareness of other members. These vital experiences normalize your rehab experience while reducing negative feelings like loneliness.
You’ll also be able to find your voice in a group meeting by becoming aware of your needs and feelings. Many people who are in rehab don’t know how to relate to their beliefs. Group settings effectively break the ice by encouraging self-connection and connecting with other members.
Many people who are struggling with recovery often wonder why their personal and professional relationships are not working. In a group setting, you’ll get valuable, honest feedback from the other members.
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Over the years, Guillermo del Toro has gained something of a reputation for signing on to as many projects as humanly possible, only for the majority of them to either fall by the wayside or be brought to life without his direct involvement. He might be a two-time Academy Award winner and one of the best in the business, but even del Toro can’t turn all of his dreams into a reality.
We’re talking about his version of The Hobbit trilogy, At the Mountains of Madness, Hellboy III, Halo, Justice League Dark, Frankenstein, Fantastic Voyage and more. However, the filmmaker did sign an exclusive multi-year development deal with Netflix, a platform that thrives on delivering as much content as possible, so maybe the level of his output is about to increase exponentially.
As well as his animated Tales of Arcadia franchise and stop-motion spin on Pinocchio, del Toro has been working on an anthology series for the streamer. Not only has it been renamed from Guillermo del Toro Presents 10 After Midnight to Cabinet of Curiosities, but the lineup on either side of the camera has been announced, and it’s stacked.
As per Netflix, the eight-episode show will “challenge our traditional notions of horror” via standalone stories exploring every corner of the genre. Andrew Lincoln, F. Murray Abraham, Glynn Turman, Ben Barnes, Elpidia Carrillo, Crispin Glover, David Hewlett, Tim Blake Nelson, Sebastian Roché and Peter Weller are just some names confirmed to play roles across Cabinet of Curiosities.
On the directorial side, del Toro will helm a pair of episodes himself in addition to installments from Jennifer Kent, Ana Lily Amirpour, Catherine Hardwicke, Guillermo Navarro and more, so this is one definitely worth keeping an eye on.

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i know there are plenty of examples of artists and illustrators who employ old school techniques like myself, i wonder if they have had a tough ride, or if the fact that they are something of a novelty in this day and age allows them to occupy a niche. Do people appreciate their skill and the extra time it can take for them to produce their work? and, like me, do they in fact find the work to be more appealing because of the tactile evidence of process and craftsmanship which lies evident in it? as well as this, hand made work showcases the uncontrollable creative mistakes which occur so frequently and often are the features which impart a spontaneity and honesty in the image; features which are so easy to eradicate with digital media.* Are these things which only concern creative people? or does everyone notice?
i think that with the versatility of modern software, the highly skilled operator can produce beautiful work digitally. but i think that these individuals are as rare as their counterparts using analogue technologies, and that what is required in any creative enterprise is a balance between a certain level of technical skill and an ability to generate compelling ideas. i strongly believe that in the digital genres, there is an abundance of the former, and a distinct lack of the latter.
The reason that I'm ranting on about all this is that i have reached a bit of a crossroads in my practice. in fact if I'm honest, I've been standing here for a while looking one way, and then the other. i had hoped that writing about it would be cathartic, but i have to say, I'm still chewing on it. i need more illustrator friends!
stick to my guns and wait for the hand-made renaissance (well underway some would argue) or jump on the digital band wagon, invest a great deal of time in training but potentially increase the likelihood of employment? Both i guess, and fast, before procrastination gets the better of me!
*(having said that, has anyone else spent long periods on photoshop or illustrator, then done some pen and paper stuff after and found themselves looking for command+z to erase a mistake?!!)


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for Analytics and Business Intelligence
A Comprehensive Overview
Version 5.0, Fall 2021
IT 7113 Data Visualization http://idi.kennesaw.edu/it7113/
IT 3703 Intro to Data Analytics and Technology http://idi.kennesaw.edu/it3703
Dr. Jack Zheng
This lecture notes file is hosted at https://www.edocr.com/v/yqwmqeba/jgzheng/Business-Data-Visualization
• Basic concepts
– What is (business) data visualization? What are the purposes and types of
– What are the related terms and fields? How are they similar or different?
• Data visualization in business intelligence and analytics
– Basic data visualization elements and forms (types)
• Design and development
– Design, development, delivery
– Applications and tools, IT support
• Skills, jobs, and career
• Learning resources
This lecture notes provides a high-level overview of data visualization
primarily used in business intelligence and analytics. This overview is
comprehensive and covers as many aspects as possible, but it keeps them
at a high level. More details are provided in additional lecture notes.
• Visualization is related to vision (seeing through eyes), one of the major
human senses to interact with the world.
• Visualization is the process of forming a visual image of things that can be
seen through eyes (and/or imagined in human mind).
• What can be visualized?
– Visible reality: person, animal, building, mountain
– Hidden reality: earth core, blood vessel, universe
Invisible reality: wind, air, heat, electron, sound, smell, magnetic fields
– Abstract entity: data, information, idea, hierarchy, process, relationship
• How to visualize them? – Types/features of visualization forms
– 2D vs. 3D
– Static vs. motion
– Virtual (created in computers) vs. materialized (built/displayed in real world)
– Realistic (using realistic objects) vs. abstract (using abstract shapes)
• The visualization process (and the result) may change the original form of
things, or create new forms, for better unders

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This is June 12th's Sunday school by Gage Crowder, continuing our June series on Eschatology.
Gage Crowder teaches literature and Bible at Providence Classical School. In addition to his studies at Birmingham Theological Seminary, he is a contributing member of the Huntsville Literary Association and the Academy of Philosophy and Letters. His poetry and prose can be found in The Legend, Poem Magazine, the Birmingham Arts Journal, Panoply and elsewhere.
Trinity Reformed Church is a CREC mission church in Huntsville, AL. seeking to extend and unite the Kingdom in the Huntsville area.


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Although research may be occurring to help experts and society understand Autism Spectrum Disorder a lot more clearly, there a still a lot of areas that could improve to help people with the condition and to make their experiences in these places a lot smoother and more comfortable. One of these areas is the education sector.
Due to not being diagnosed until I was 26 years old, I did not receive any help or support from my school to help with the daily struggles I endured because of my autism. In fact, I don’t recall anyone in my school year being diagnosed with ASD, even though I can name a few people who definitely had obvious symptoms in hindsight. The simple truth is that my school was just not prepared to deal with students who had learning difficulties. Such pupils were just unfairly placed into the lowest performing classes where they were surrounded by disruptive students and so had no chance of fulfilling their potential educationally.
What my teachers didn’t seem to understand is that pupils with ASD, and other learning difficulties, often need extra time and attention in order to learn and overcome obstacles they might find hard to cope with. This made it even more aggravating for me, as someone with autism, because at the time I was expected to learn and understand subjects at the same rate as the other students. This wasn’t always a problem as I actually excelled in some topics, but for some classes I really struggled to keep up and understand what was being taught to us.
I watched a documentary on Amazon Prime the other day entitled “Autism & Me”. It was about different aged young people on the spectrum in Ireland and how they coped in everyday life. It shocked me how good the facilities in their schools were for children who had ASD and made me think a couple of things:-
- What has changed since I was a school pupil to make schools take the positive step to ensure autistic students are cared for in the correct manor?
- Are these facilities in most schools in the UK now as well?
If nothing has really moved forward in terms of research into ASD in the last decade, then why weren’t these facilities in our schools when I was a student? So many of the children in my school could have been saved from the difficulties they faced if such programs had been put into place years earlier. I have no idea if my old school now has this type of support in place for their autistic pupils, but I’d like to think it does, if only to help save their current students from experiencing the awful standard of schooling I had to endure during my time there.
The Irish documentary made me realise that it is possible for the education system to get things right if they prioritise their plans correctly. People with ASD should not be left to fall through the cracks of the system as they can bring so much both educationally and socially to a school if given the chance.
So to any teachers reading this, please remember those of us who have Autism Spectrum Disorder. Do not allow us to fall behind through no fault of our own. Support us and we will show you just what we can do.


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Accurate transcriptions of the 1921 census are being added to the pub history site, starting with London.
Paddington pub history index
Existed from at least 1899.
Historical London public houses, Taverns, Inns, Beer Houses and Hotels.
Residents at this address.
1899/Henry Clarke/beer retailer/../../Post Office Directory *
1901/Fred Grant/Off Licence & Grocers Shop/35/Bedfordshire/Census *
1901/Florence August/Shop Assistant/26/Suffolk/Census
1910/Edward Charles Spurr/beer retailer/../../Post Office Directory
1911/Edward Charles Spurr/Merchant Storekeeper/34/Paddington/Census *
1911/Elizabeth Tye Spurr/Wife/32/Paddington/Census
1911/Edward George Spurr/Son/5/Paddington/Census
1911/Linda Audrey Spurr/Daughter/10 months/Paddington/Census
1914/Edward Charles Spurr/beer retailer/../../Post Office Directory *
1915/Edward Charles Spurr/beer retailer/../../Post Office Directory *
1938/Percy Edward Phillips Cumming/beer retailer/../../Post Office Directory
* Provided By Ewan

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Three districts in Perak and Selangor were badly affected by the floods after the heavy downpour yesterday (30 November).
In a statement, the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA) said that 403 evacuees have been placed in temporary evacuation centres (PPS) as of 4 pm yesterday.
It also reported that this is a slight increase from Tuesday (29 November), when they had to open two PPS for the victims of floods in the Sepang, Hulu Selangor and Ampang Jaya districts.
“The two PPS opened yesterday in Selangor was to accommodate 90 victims from 24 households,” NADMA said.
Banjir kilat berlaku di susur masuk ke Lebuhraya Sultan Iskandar menghala ke Jalan Tun Razak berdekatan bangunan Parlimen susulan hujan lebat sejak pukul 3 petang ketika tinjauan di sekitar pusat bandar hari ini.— BERNAMA Radio🇲🇾 (@bernamaradio) November 30, 2022
📹 Anuar Isman | BERNAMA pic.twitter.com/QKjnnZFPON
NADMA also cautioned that these floods could happen earlier or later than expected so all residents should be cautious and follow the instructions of authorities and flood management agencies involved.
Meanwhile, the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) reported that as of 4.30 pm yesterday (30 November), Sungai Junjung in Penang was at dangerous water levels while two others, Sungai Semenyih and Sungai Bernam in Selangor are at warning levels.
The department also issued a flood warning for Terengganu and Kelantan that involved Sungai Setiu, Sungai Dungan, Sungai Kemaman, Sungai Paka, Sungai Besut and Sungai Golok.
Hebahan Amaran Banjir Negeri Terengganu dan Kelantan, 30 November 2022 (3:00 PM)— BERNAMA TV 🇲🇾 (@BernamaTV) November 30, 2022
Pusat Ramalan dan Amaran Banjir Negara (PRABN) Bahagian Pengurusan Sumber Air dan Hidrologi Jabatan Pengairan dan Saliran Malaysia pic.twitter.com/fj1MctKnrQ
Continuous rain until 4 December
At the same time, the Department of Meteorology (MetMalaysia) issued continuous rain warning involving east of Sabah, the east coast and several areas in the north of the peninsula from 1 to 4 December.
Alternatively, citizens can choose to download the myCuaca application on their smart devices to access reliable information from MET Malaysia.

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I am so grateful to have had so many beautiful comments about my book. Thank you to all of those who have taken the interest and time to give your feedback of my story. Please feel free to leave your testimonial below and I will add it to the list 🙂
This book bought a ray of sunshine into our lives and added big smiles to little faces. The hardest part was who gets to read it out loud to the family. We took turns and shared the experience of the joy of reading and learning together. The story’s message is clear and accompanied by the beautiful illustrations makes it easy for children to comprehend that friendship has no boundaries and being different is of little consequence. Well Done ! Cannot wait for the next one. Don’t keep us waiting too long.
We laughed, marvelled at the bright engaging illustrations and felt empathy for Maggie. Most importantly we celebrated diversity and how seemingly small gestures can bring light to people’s lives. Everyone has their ‘dark cloud’ days and every child should read this to appreciate that we all still beautiful people despite these differences. This book is written with insight and a sensitivity to the unique lives of marginalised children. Every school library should have it on their shelf!
Oh Louise, I am so proud of you!!! This book is so fantastic. and yes they will love it, because (a) it was written with so much love and passion (b) it was written and illustrated by you (c) it is so real, our kids see it how it is, and teach us lessons on how people should be treated, and (d) You are just an inspirational person who should be commended on such a book.
Liz and Jamie
Thoroughly enjoying our new bedtime story thanks Lou! It’s just beautiful- I love that Rastus has made an appearance and Jamie says that he loves that you didn’t use any brown, just happy bright colours!
All my kids loved the story, Ava especially (6 times today it had to be read to her).
Beautiful book Lou, I had tears in my eyes and warmth in my heart – you are a beautiful soul xxx
If you would like to add a review please email me and I will add it to my list! Thank you 🙂


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NKY judge: Sanitation district set rates properly
A Campbell County judge has sided with Sanitation District No. 1 of Northern Kentucky in a class-action lawsuit that accused the sanitation district and judges-executive of Boone and Campbell counties of breaking the law when they set sewer rates for 2012 and 2013, months before a new law made the rate-setting process more rigorous.
Charlie Coleman, a candidate for Campbell County commissioner this fall, filed the lawsuit in November 2012, declaring that the back-to-back 15 percent service charge increases were unlawful.
Circuit Court Judge Fred Stine disagreed, boiling down the case to an interpretation of the word “adopted” in the law.
“We respectfully disagree” and will appeal, said Brandon Voelker, Coleman’s lawyer.
Prior to June 8, 2011, if more than one county was within a sanitation district – as Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties are in SD1 – the judges-executive of those counties had exclusive power to approve, amend or disapprove sanitation rates.
A state law passed in 2011 changed that, modifying the process to require a majority vote of the full fiscal courts, if the recommended rate increase surpasses 5 percent. SD1 officials then decided to set the rate for the next two fiscal years on March 29 – 2 1/2 months before the law went into effect June 8.
“This matter is ripe for review,” Stine wrote in his decision, ultimately finding that “SD1’s service increases ... were legally implemented.”
Coleman, through Voelker, asserted that the word “adopted” signified the date that SD1 implemented each rate change, which would have been months, even years after the law passed.
The judge, however, referred to two prior court cases, one of which went to the Kentucky Supreme Court, that led him to determine the term “may be deduced” to the March approval date.
Coleman could not be reached for comment Tuesday.
Stine also shot down an argument that SD1’s actions were wrong because its leaders “could have approved and implemented rate increases of 15 percent for the next 100 years.”
The judge pointed out that SD1, under a federal consent decree to fix its outdated, over-capacity system, held public hearings and outlined its revenues, expenditures and future projects.
“SD1 did not collect more service charges than required to fund its services. The increases were not arbitrary or capricious,” Stine wrote. “This is an effective check on multi-year increases in user fees, including the mythical 100-year increase.” ■


If you've ever been left in the dark about who actually owns your building—and who to call when it's in need of repairs—there are plenty of New Yorkers in the exact same boat. WNYC looked into the problem of so-called "mystery landlords" as part of a week-long series of stories about New York real estate, and apparently, the problem is rampant. "It's a shell game," said Public Advocate Letitia James of landlords hiding their identities behind LLCs, and neglecting to register their properties with HPD.
Even if you don't want much contact with your landlord, the lack of transparency can cause some serious problems. Take, for example, one group of Crown Heights tenants who couldn't even figure out where to send rent after their building was sold. One received a handwritten note under her door instructing her to send the money to a new company, while two different men who would only give their first names insisted to other tenants that they were the ones collecting the rent. This confusion also made it more or less impossible to figure out who to contact about long ignored repairs in the building.
The rampant lack of clarity even made it hard for the Public Advocate's office to put together its annual "worst landlords" list, and James is currently pushing for legislation that would both strengthen registration requirements and force landlords to link their properties together, enabling officials to see an owner's entire portfolio—and its violations—at a glance. For now, we've got tips on looking up your building's history and ownership on ACRIS, the city's property records system. And if some guy shows up at your doorstep insisting he's the building's new owner? Maybe best to tell him his check's in the mail.


Network Rail names retailers for ambitious King’s Cross development
Source: ©The Moodie Report
By Dermot Davitt
The new-look concourse brings a range of retail 'firsts' to market in the UK rail channel
Network Rail has revealed the list of retailers and food & beverage operators for the striking new London King’s Cross station concourse, which will open on 19 March. The station owner and operator pledged “more space, better facilities and an improved range of shopping and food and drink outlets”.
Among the retail firsts (new names to the UK rail channel) are LS travel retail-operated Watermark (click here
for separate story), American Apparel and Kiehl’s. New F&B names for UK railways are Giraffe, Fuller’s, Benito’s Hat, Leon, Prezzo and Yalla Yalla.
The opening will mark a major milestone in the redevelopment of the station, which started in 2007. It will be fully completed by the end of 2013 following the removal of the 1970s extension and canopy at the front of the station and the creation of a new 7,000sq m public square.
Giraffe will be among the F&B names to debut in the rail business at King's Cross
Ian Fry, Network Rail's King's Cross Programme Director, said: "On the outside passengers have seen King's Cross station transforming before their eyes for the last five years. We have been working hard behind the scenes to create a blend of old and new architecture with a strong mix of facilities worthy of the new-look station.
“Research tells us that passengers consistently rate high-quality facilities alongside convenient retail and catering as important station priorities. The new concourse at King’s Cross is designed to provide those facilities which will make journeys easier for passengers as well as appealing to those who like to combine their travel with a bit of shopping, eating or drinking.”
The list of concessions appears below:


The compact, lightweight Micro-Scope3 video inspection system from General Pipe Cleaners now includes enhancements to boost equipment performance, accuracy, versatility, and convenience. New, stronger pushrod permits inspections in 1-1/2 to 4-inch drain lines up to 100 feet long. A sonde on the end of pushrod makes camera location easy with General's Hot Spot locator. And Wi-Fi capability lets you view and record inspections on smart phones or tablets. General's rugged, reliable Micro-Scope3 is ideal for inspecting small drain lines, many toilet traps, and hard-to-check locations – like ducts, furnaces, and crawl spaces. Its powerful Command Module sports a big, bright 7-inch LCD color display. And a handy USB port lets you archive video inspections to flash drives.
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Weekly Highlights is a new feature here at A Daydreamer’s Thoughts and will be a post highlighting things that happened on and off the blog. It is inspired by The Story Sirens In My Mailbox, Books, Biscuit and Tea’s Showcase Sunday, Kimba Caffeinated’s Sunday Post, and the British Letterbox Love.
In the feature I won’t mention everything I received, nor every post I wrote during the week but will simply feature a selection of things I wish to spotlight a second time around.
It’s been a busy week on the blog this week! It’s been great! Also… have you noticed that it’s snowing on here? Yay!
I'm just a twenty-something year old girl who has a passion for everything related to books, films and writing. I'm a part-time librarian, sharing my love of books and films with the world. I'm from the UK and love everything about the country. If you want to know more about me, feel free to follow me on twitter, add me on Facebook or e-mail me! :-)


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With Summer holidays now here, we want to keep you reading for fun over the next few months. Pop into Carrick Library to sign up and get your free goody bag! Once you complete the challenge you get a cert saying you’ve read your 8 books, as well as a small party at the end of the summer.
What is Summer Stars?
Summer Stars is an exciting reading-based programme which is available free of charge to all children across the country.
The Summer Stars Reading Adventure will run during the summer in public libraries all over Ireland. Children are invited to register for the adventure and enjoy reading many books as part of the adventure during this time. All participants will be given a Summer Stars Reading Card to record and track their own progress. There will be rewards and incentives along the way and a grand finale event at the end for all participants.
Everyone is invited to check out the Summer Stars website at www.summerstars.ie which has lots of online games and activities as well as a range of animated ebooks. You will find a children’s books discussion board and interviews with well-known people about their favourite books. There are also helpful tips for reading and recommended titles by age group for children to read. The books can then be borrowed from your local library service. And it’s all free!
You can follow Summers Stars on Twitter @StarsReading and on Facebook and Instagram at Summer Stars at your Library.

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Miranda Lambert celebrated her ACM Awards win on Sunday night by dancing to Bruno Mars songs in her dressing room with her crew. They posted several lip sync videos online.
Miranda Lambert tells Rolling Stone that she was glad to see Carrie Underwood perform at the ACM Awards following her injury. “It makes me proud to be a woman in this industry when I see her sing up there and do that. She’s one of the greatest singers of all time in any genre of music and can sing me under the table. I say that every time and I will continue to say that, but I’m just proud of her and I know how strong she is and how hard she’s worked.”
Keith Urban tells Entertainment Tonight that he has no plans to guest star on Nicole Kidman’s HBO show “Big Little Lies.” ”No, I’ll go on the set. I wouldn’t go on camera. I love being on the set where Nic is. I’d rather be in the studio.”
Sam Hunt Instagrammed that he did not attend the Academy of Country Music Awards because he was at a wedding. ”Thank you Academy Of Country Music for the award for Single of the Year. I was celebrating the marriage of my long-time friend and tour manager John Worthington. This made the weekend extra special. See Y’all next year!”
People magazine claims Carrie Underwood allegedly skipped the red carpet at the ACM Awards because she did not want anyone to see her prior to her public return following her fall. A source tells the magazine; “She ended up skipping the red carpet because she didn’t want to be bombarded with questions about the accident. It’s the most shaken anyone has ever seen her … this whole ordeal. She was terrified of people seeing the scars. Her hair and makeup team must’ve been under so much pressure.”
Blake Shelton tells CMT that he thinks about marrying Gwen Stefani. ”I think about [marrying her]. I don’t think it’s anytime soon or anything. The more time that goes by, I guess, the closer you’d be getting to that.”
Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles tells Pop Culture Country that she and Kristian Bush recorded their new song “Babe” with Taylor Swift after Taylor reached out to her. “She reached out. We have obviously known each other for many years. When she was just getting started, we had just had our first little EP out called Premium Quality Tunes, and she still has a copy of it that we signed for her, whenever we played a couple shows together. And she was excited we were getting back together and reached out, and said, ‘Hey, I have a song.’ And that is a short list, ladies, and gentleman, of people to whom she has said, ‘Hey, I have a song. Wanna sing it?’ So we said yes.”


text: As it turns out, most borrowers who have modified their mortgages through the government sponsored Home Affordable Modification Program are likely to default. In fact, somewhere between 65% and 75% will default within the first year. Many borrowers find modifying their mortgage did little to solve their other debt problems, and still end up in either foreclosure or short sale. This comes as little surprise, as borrowers who have modified their loans spend, on average, 64% of their monthly income paying off debt. Should any small emergency arise they are often unable to pay the monthly minimums on their debts. It would be nice if there were a better plan.

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MZX Technology embraces the best in both analogue and digital electronics to provide fast and accurate fire detection. Extensive loop addressing and communication over a 2km loop using digital protocol to a central processing location, provides reliability and a lifetime of economy. A comprehensive range of sensors, sounders and beacons, ancillaries and call points ensure there are no compromises when designing systems.
Progressive software development keeps pace with new technology and a comprehensive range of available spares together with backwards compatibility ensures long life and the maximum return on investment.
Control Panels (Land)
PROFILE Flexible Range
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The MZX range of addressable panels provides a perfect fit for all sizes of system from a single panel and 125 devices to a network of 99 panels and up to 99000 devices. A simple yet powerful user interface is common to all panels, modular construction allows upgrades and extensions, and a range of repeater options provides for those occasions when small and discreet is key.
Control Panels (Marine/Offshore)
Tyco Integrated Fire & Security offer a range of control panels specifically designed for off-shore applications. All the control panels offer industry-leading functionality, together with the peace of mind of being approved by all the leading Marine Approval Bodies such as the Marine Equipment Directive, Lloyds Register, the Loss Prevention Certification Board and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. Tyco’s marine approved range of control panels offer the same powerful user interface, modular construction and range of repeater options provided by their land-based alternatives.
Detectors and Bases - IEC 61508 Approved (SIL2)
MZX sensors and multisensors integrate the best in sensor technology with powerful software that provides fire detection to suit all risks and all possible scenarios. The software allows the detection to be optimised to suit the building, its occupancy and therefore the risk. Changing detection modes, changing sensitivity and changing cause and effect are all features available under the day/night mode operator function key. Detection technologies include Carbon Monoxide, Smoke, Heat and Flame, some of which are combined in powerful algorithms to provide fast detection and reduce unwanted alarms, even in the harshest of environments.
Tyco’s range of callpoints includes both indoor and outdoor models. Callpoints can be flush or surface mounted as a selection of back boxes and bezels are available. Anti-tamper devices are also available which fit around the unit making it less likely for persons to attempt malicious activations.
Sounders and Beacons
MZX sounders and beacons offer the designer a comprehensive range of equipment to meet the requirements of all building types and for all occupancies. Many devices are loop powered saving the installer from having to run additional cables at additional cost. Sounders and beacons are often combined into a single unit offering further savings. Tyco also now offer an EN 54-23 compliant range of visual alarm devices to compliment the range of audible alarm devices available.
Tyco offers a range of solenoid and motorised bells, together with a wide range of electronic sounders including loop-powered models such as the LP Symphoni sounders, general purpose electronic sounders such as the Banshee and Roshni sounders and voice enhanced sounders such as the FireCryer® Plus.
24V LED beacons, single gang lamp/buzzer units and Flashni units are available, as are a range of sounder/beacon bases including the Banshee Excel Lite sounder beacon and the Easy AV™ Retrofit LED Beacon.
Tyco also now offers an EN54-23 compliant range of visual alarm devices. EN54-23 is the mandatory standard for all visual alarm devices (VAD) used on fire systems as a primary means of alarm. Our addressable loop powered sounder base meets the requirements of EN54 part 3 whilst the loop powered addressable sounder with beacon base is also approved to EN54 part 23 as an open category device.


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Former Walt Disney Co. executive Etienne de Villiers will take over as the ATP's chairman of the board Sept. 1. De Villiers will work alongside a chief executive officer, a position he expects to fill in six to nine months. The two jobs are being filled to replace CEO Mark Miles, who is leaving after 15 years. Miles will stay on the rest of this year to ease the transition. Flip Galloway, the ATP's chief financial officer since 1989, will work with De Villiers until a new CEO is hired. De Villiers, a 55-year-old South African, called himself a "sports junkie" and said he was thrilled to be working in tennis. De Villiers does have experience in the sports world, however. He served as a Formula One consultant for the Kirch Group, and was a board member of SLEC, the company that controlled the commercial rights to F1. He was also on the board at English rugby club Saracens.
MORE TENNIS: Mario Ancic of Croatia won his first ATP title at the Ordina Open in Den Bosch, Netherlands, beating defending champion Michael Llodra 7-5, 6-4.
SOCCER: MEXICO SHOCKS BRAZIL TO ADVANCE
Mexico upset Brazil 1-0 in the Confederations Cup in Frankfurt, Germany, outplaying the five-time World Cup champions with Jared Borgetti scoring the winner on a 59th-minute header. Mexico joined Germany and Argentina in the semifinals of this high-profile showcase, a two-week tuneup for next year's World Cup. In Sunday's other Group B game, Asian champion Japan beat European champion Greece 1-0. Greece is out of the chase. The other berth will be decided Wednesday when Japan plays Brazil.
MORE SOCCER: Victories by Ivory Coast and Cameroon set up a World Cup qualifying matchup between the teams in September. Ivory Coast defeated Egypt 2-0 to maintain its two-point lead over Cameroon in Africa's Group 3. Cameroon beat Libya 1-0. . . . Birgit Prinz scored a goal to help Germany win its fourth straight European Women's Championship in Blackburn, England, with a 3-1 victory over Norway.
NFL: CHIEFS' BATTLE OUT WITH TORN ACHILLES'
Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Julian Battle will miss the upcoming season with a torn left Achilles' tendon. Battle, who was working with the starters because of Eric Warfield's legal problems, was injured during a minicamp practice Saturday. "He's going to be operated on," Chiefs Coach Dick Vermeil said. "He popped his Achilles' tendon, and he's lost for the year." Battle, a third-round draft pick out of Tennessee in 2003, has played in 26 games for the Chiefs. He made one start last season.
BOXING: TARVER AVENGES LOSS TO JOHNSON
Antonio Tarver won the IBO light heavyweight title late Saturday night, unanimously outpointing Glen Johnson to avenge a split decision six months ago. Tarver had winning scores of 116-112 on two cards and 115-113 on the third. Tarver, 23-3 with 18 knockouts, also sought to take advantage of his longer reach, while Johnson, 42-10-2 with 28 knockouts, steadily tried to press inside. Johnson landed several hard body shots but said Tarver, a former Orlando resident, managed to avoid the majority of potentially damaging punches.
MOTOCROSS: CARMICHAEL EARNS 4TH TITLE
Ricky Carmichael won his fourth AMA 250cc Motocross Championship of the season, despite riding with stitches on his right middle finger. His finger was cut and bleeding after a run-in on the track with Haines City's James Stewart in morning practice. Carmichael's victory gave Suzuki its first AMA 250cc National victory at Budds Creek, Md.
CYCLING: GONZALEZ RALLIES AT TOUR DE SUISSE
Aitor Gonzalez rallied to win the Tour de Suisse after taking the final stage, giving Spain its first title at the event in 32 years. Going into the day fourth in the overall standings, the Euskalel rider dominated the 62.14-mile mountain stage to win in 3 hours, 3 minutes, 52 seconds and overtake leader Michael Rogers of Australia. The last Spaniard to win the Swiss tour was Manuel Fuente in 1973.
BASEBALL: LSU AND ARKANSAS WIN FANS
LSU and Arkansas did not win the Southeastern Conference baseball championship or make it to the College World Series this year. They did win fans, however. Arkansas led the SEC in attendance, drawing a school-record 146,902 fans for 28 home games. That's an average of 5,246.5 fans per game. LSU was second in the league in attendance with 141,199 fans at 36 home games. That's an average of 3,922.2 per game, down from LSU's average of 4,724 last season.
TRACK: RUSSIAN WOMEN TAKE EUROPEAN CUP
Russia won its ninth straight European Cup women's title in Florence, Italy, while Germany retained its men's title. Natalya Antyukh helped Russia take the 1,600-meter relay in a time of 3 minutes, 23.56 seconds. Russia finished with 131.5 points, while Poland was second (94) and Germany third (93). The men's competition was much closer. Germany won with 113 points, followed by France (104) and Italy (98).
THE LAST WORD: Next year Formula One should just move the U.S. Grand Prix to Liechtenstein.
Parking spots up for bids
With Rosenblatt Stadium located in the heart of a residential neighborhood in south Omaha, Neb., parking is always a problem during the College World Series. Traffic jams are routine, and sidestreets are filled with homeowners waving fans into their yards to park. Then there's the enterprising Aaron Kinloch, who advertised 20 parking spots on eBay. The spots are in a gravel lot behind the Stadium View memorabilia and souvenir shop -- $25 per day for cars, $200 for three days for mobile homes. It's the closest parking location outside the stadium lot. Fans from Florida, California and Texas who make annual treks gobbled up the spots within a few days. Proceeds pay for the free food and beer that owner Greg Pivovar makes available to people who shop at the store.
ON THIS DATE
1980 -- Roberto Duran wins a 15-round decision over Sugar Ray Leonard in Montreal to win the world welterweight crown.
1984 -- Jockey Pat Day equals a thoroughbred racing record for an eight-race card when he wins seven races at Churchill Downs. Day's only loss is in the fourth race.
QUOTE OF THE DAY
'I know enough right now to be absolutely lethal. Let me loose right now and I'll kill the sport.'
-- Etienne de Villiers, who will take over as the ATP's chairman of the board on Sept. 1


Lexus has revealed it’s new GX premium off-road SUV. Sparking the spirit of outdoor adventure, the seven-seater is positioned between the RX and LX, and offers a broad mix of performance and occupant carrying flexibility.
While we can’t confirm yet whether it will come to Australia (as Lexus is yet to make that decision locally), we can tell you the GX exudes visual toughness, with its subtle, frameless iteration of the signature Lexus spindle body, a black grille and an upturned lower bumper.
The LED head lamp design closely resembles its larger LX sibling, framed by L-shaped daytime running lights. Below the headlamps sit grille openings extending downwards to accommodate the sub-radiator required for improved cooling.
The commanding bonnet is designed with a concave centre that not only accentuates the body but also improves forward visibility. From the side, the GX’s off-roading intent is clear, with a high bonnet line, A-pillars pulled more upright, and a vertically oriented tailgate.
Like other Lexus SUVs, a single LED light strip runs across the width of the tailgate, accompanied by ‘LEXUS’ lettering and compact combination tail lamps. The tailgate also features an opening for the upper glass compartment, for easy cargo access.
The GX interior offers a modern and comfortable cabin, with steering wheel switches seamlessly paired with the head-up display, and a clean, horizontal/vertical dashboard layout enhancing the driver’s perception of vehicle posture off road.
The 14-inch centre display uses a combination of touchscreen and buttons for the multimedia system, with particular emphasis given to the size, shape, layout and display information for the switches.
The flexible second-row seat configuration allows customers to choose between a bench seat or captain’s chairs, while the third row brings seven-seat flexibility and when not required, can be stowed neatly into the floor with an electric folding mechanism.
Underpinned by the same GA-F ladder-frame architecture found on the larger LX, the GX offers rugged strength, improved on-and off-road driving and compatibility with the latest safety and off-road technologies.
The new suspension system uses a high-mount double-wishbone arrangement at the front, while at the rear, a four-link rigid axle with lateral control arms is used, developed to offer greater wheel articulation off road.
Adaptive variable suspension improves on-road ride comfort and handling stability, with both front and rear suspension using shock absorbers featuring independent telescopic valves and friction control modules.
Lexus will also offer a special five-seat Overtrail variant which adopts exclusive functional and design features essential for a rugged off-road vehicle. More than just a series of visual upgrades, it introduces the E-KDSS suspension system for the first time on a Lexus.
Multi-Terrain Select controls the system’s drive control and suspension to offer six drive modes (Auto, Dirt, Sand, Mud, Deep Snow and Rock) for improved performance on all surfaces.
Crawl control offers five low-speed settings, allowing drivers to traverse uneven terrain without operating the accelerator or brakes, while downhill assist control automatically and independently adjusts the hydraulic pressure of each wheel brake on steep slopes.
A multi-terrain monitor uses cameras mounted on the front, sides and rear to display high-definition images of the vehicle’s surroundings including underneath the vehicle floor, helping the driver accurately position the wheels and avoid unforeseen obstacles.
A full suite of Lexus Safety System + active safety technologies is also included on the GX, while under the hood are a choice of two powertrains, starting with a 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 petrol engine mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission.
The first ever hybrid powertrain for a body-on-frame Lexus vehicle will also be offered in the form of a 2.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol hybrid and newly developed eight-speed automatic transmission.
Both powertrains employ a full-time all-wheel drive set-up with a low-range transfer case and locking centre differential. Once Lexus Australia has decided if the GX will head down under, we’ll bring you an update, right here on Exhaust Notes Australia.


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Cissy Houston Performs In Honor of Whitney
In honor of her daughter, Cissy Houston is heading back to the stage.
The gospel singer, who won a Grammy for her 1996 album, Face To Face, will perform a tribute to Whitney on this year’s BET Awards. The performance, airing live on July 1, will also feature “a few top divas.” The names of the other musicians have not been announced yet.
Along with this performance, Cissy is writing a tell-all book that will address her daughter’s troubled past. She is also filming a reality show with other family members, including Whitney’s daughter, Bobbi Kristina, that will focus on their lives after the death of the late singer.
The Houston matriarch found success singing backup for artists like Elvis and Aretha Franklin and for the last fifty years, has led the Youth Inspirational Choir at the New Hope Baptist Church.
-Shannon Carlin, CBS Local
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India’s Supreme Court ruled in favour of Tata Sons in its years-long dispute with former chairman Cyrus Mistry, 52, dealing a blow to his family that owns a stake of about 18 per cent in the nation’s biggest conglomerate.
The country’s top court said the 2016 removal of Mr Mistry as chairman of Tata was legal, rejecting his allegations of mismanagement by the group that makes products that range from salt to software and luxury Jaguar and Land Rover cars.
The court also upheld Tata’s rules on minority shareholder rights, making it difficult for investors to sell shares.
The order, which is expected to put an end to India’s biggest corporate feud, is a setback for the Mistry clan’s Shapoorji Pallonji Group, which has been seeking ways to raise cash and pay down piling debt after its businesses were hit by the pandemic.
Tata has opposed the SP Group’s proposal to borrow money against its stake in Tata Sons.
Cyrus is the son of billionaire Pallonji Mistry, 91, who controls the 155-year-old SP Group and whose net worth is about $27 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Tata Sons is the holding company of the Tata Group.
“The judgment finally brings a quietus to a long legal battle,” said Ruby Ahuja, a senior partner at law firm Karanjawala & Co, who represented Tata. Mr Mistry's representatives did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
The March 26 verdict also allows the Tata group to shift its focus back to reviving some of its flagging businesses. Tata has sought to consolidate its sprawling empire and strengthen its balance sheet. The Mumbai conglomerate, which has about $113bn in annual revenue, has been looking to sell some of its hotel assets and European steel operations.
Dismissing all petitions by Mr Mistry's lawyers, a three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice Sharad Bobde left it to the two warring parties to negotiate terms of their divorce if they wish.
“The modalities of separation from the Tata Group in terms of shareholding have yet to be decided,” said Deepak Jasani, head of retail research at HDFC Securities in Mumbai. “This will be a bigger issue as far as the stock market repercussions are concerned.”
Mr Mistry worked closely with Ratan Tata, 83, chairman at the time, before he took over the top job at Tata Sons in 2012.
The bad blood between the two sides began when he sought to reduce the group’s debt. In the process, Mr Mistry threatened to undo the legacy of the conglomerate’s patriarch. He was removed four years later in a boardroom coup.
The SP Group had valued its stake in Tata at about 1.75 trillion rupees ($24bn) and sought to sell it to Tata. However, Tata rejected that valuation and instead pegged the amount at about $11bn.
Founded in 1865, the SP Group has built some of Mumbai’s landmarks, including the Reserve Bank of India building.
With businesses spanning infrastructure and home appliances, the group has been trying to offload some assets including property, road projects and a stake in home hygiene products maker Eureka Forbes to help pare debt. Two years ago, the family infused at least 6.5bn rupees and disposed of an information technology park.
The PPF Group signalled that it would push ahead with potential banking, telecoms and other corporate deals after its founder and majority owner was killed in a helicopter crash.
“All the transactions we are looking at are progressing because the strategic sense is still there,” said Jean-Pascal Duvieusart, 54, a minority shareholder in PPF and head of its financial arm, the Home Credit Group.
“Should the parties be able to agree, then it is very probable the given transaction will be executed.”
Petr Kellner, the richest Czech with a net worth of $15.7bn, died on March 27 along with four others during a heli-skiing vacation in Alaska.
Over three decades, the reclusive billionaire had turned PPF into one of the most active investment companies in central and eastern Europe, with assets in finance, telecoms, manufacturing, media and biotechnology.
PPF is trying to take over Prague-traded Moneta Money Bank and evaluating a potential sale of a minority stake in its Cetin Group unit. While the exact future ownership structure of the sprawling business empire remains unclear, analysts at Ceska Sporitelna and J&T Banka have said they expect no immediate effect on pending transactions.
Mr Duvieusart said individual parts of PPF had enough autonomy and decision-making powers to keep developing their business. He worked closely with Kellner for more than 20 years, including on the proposed combination of Home Credit’s Czech and Slovak assets with Moneta.
“I am far from saying that Petr’s personality and skills have not been instrumental in making some of the past transactions happen,” said Mr Duvieusart.
“But the primary driver of these transactions is that they make strategic sense for PPF and for the counterparty, and therefore they can move forward.”
The latest sign that Elon Musk is warming up to natural gas came in the form of four tanker trucks at the construction site of Tesla’s electric-car gigafactory in Austin, Texas.
The trucks belonging to Houston liquefied natural gas company Stabilis Energy were parked outside the plant, aerial images released last week on YouTube show. Together, the 18 wheelers have the capacity to carry enough gas to power 32,000 US homes for a day.
The billionaire founder of Tesla, who has long derided the fossil fuel industry and touted renewable energy as key to averting climate disaster, is increasingly relying on gas for his projects. That had already become evident at the SpaceX launch site, also in Texas.
In January, the first sign that gas would also be used in the Austin plant, which will make the Cybertruck and other electric vehicles, was the sighting of a massive die-casting machine known as a Giga Press. Built by Italy’s Idra Group, the equipment uses gas to melt aluminium and other metals to make vehicle parts.
Tesla did not respond to requests for comment while Stabilis refused to comment.
Larry Chen’s announcement that he will spend as much as $50 million of his personal fortune to buy stock in his online tutoring company GSX Techedu is already paying off.
The company’s American depositary receipts recently rose by 4.8 per cent in the US, rebounding after a series of brutal trading sessions that included a record 52 per cent two-day plunge.
GSX was among the companies exposed to the Archegos Capital Management fiasco that led to huge block sales as hedge fund trader Bill Hwang’s family office was forced to liquidate more than $20bn in equity positions.
Mr Chen, whose net worth hit $15.6bn in January, is now worth $3.7bn, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. The two-day stock slide through Monday erased $3.9bn of his fortune.
The GSX founder, who is also chairman and chief executive, said he would use his personal funds to purchase as much as $50m of the Chinese company’s shares over the next year. He also clarified that he currently has not pledged any of his equity interest in GSX as security or collateral, after previously doing so.
Mr Chen, who was born in a poor village in northern China, has one of the most volatile fortunes tracked by Bloomberg.
Since GSX’s ADRs began trading in New York in June 2019, they have been whipsawed as short sellers including Muddy Waters questioned its results. GSX withstood the attacks but it disclosed in September that it was being investigated by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
In October, the stock tumbled after Credit Suisse Group downgraded it, citing increased competition for the company and “mistakes” during its summer promotion. It then recovered and hit a peak on January 27 amid a retail trading frenzy focused on highly shorted stocks.
Bets against the company have only increased since, with short interest reaching a record 75 per cent of shares outstanding at the end of last week, according to IHS Markit data.


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Newcastle’s balletLORENT to bring darker version of Rapunzel to the stage
The dance company will be performing two versions of the famous story.
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Newcastle’s balletLORENT will be showcasing two very different performances of the well-loved story Rapunzel at Northern Stage in Newcastle.
The first will be a family friendly version retelling the famous story of Rapunzel in a classic, beautiful way using movement, music and narration. This show will premiere on September 29 and run until October 2. It is suitable for children aged 5+.
The second is for an adult audience only, and is inspired by the darker version of the story by Brothers Grimm. Themes explored include abuse, grief and obsession. It is named Rapunzel After Dark and will be shown on two nights, September 30 and October 1.
The show will be premiering in Newcastle before embarking on a nationwide tour in 2023.
Both versions are inspired by the original classic story published in 1812, and have decided to focus on the secondary characters within the plot. Both versions have an identical cast, with rising star Benedicta Valentina Mamuini playing Rapunzel and balletLORENT regular Caroline Reece playing the witch. Alongside the main stars is an ensemble of nine dancers, choreographed and directed by balletLORENT owner, Liv Lorent.
Eccentric and unique costumes are worn throughout the performance to enhance the story, and have been designed by an award winning costume designer Michele Clapton who has also designed costumes for Game of Thrones, The Crown and Mamma Mia. The soundtrack has been created by Murray Gold who also has an impressive line of previous work. Lighting design is by Malcom Rippeth, and the set design is by Phil Eddolls.
Narrating the show is British actor Lesley Sharp, who is well-known for primetime television roles.
The score is recorded by Northern Sinfonia, a British chamber orchestra founded in Newcastle.
This is the second time balletLORENT has brought the story of Rapunzel back to the stage, as the first debuted their version of the show in 2012. The performance went on to win Performance of the Year at The Journal Culture Awards in 2012.
Liv Lorent, artistic director, balletLORENT, said: "Rapunzel and Rapunzel After Dark have many similarities, and share some identical scenes. But Rapunzel After Dark is explicit and unashamedly about female desire, rage and ambition to become a mother no matter what it costs.
"It shows men and women at their most vulnerable, and celebrates hope over adversity.
"Rapunzel for families is the story of a wife and a witch both desperately wanting a baby, and relates a powerful urgency towards this quest, which is suitable for a family audience.
"It is a big story of a beautiful adolescent Rapunzel who longs for freedom from an overprotective mother. She is trapped, but eventually is free and builds her own new life.
"Both our versions of Rapunzel are told from a female perspective and are made through the female gaze."