Former President Donald Trump endorsed Republican candidate Andy Ogles for Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District on Saturday.Read More
A U.S. Congressman from Tennessee said over the weekend that former President Donald Trump is still a threat, even though he no longer holds office.
“If indicted, Trump said there will be problems in this country ‘the likes of which we’ve never seen,'” said Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN-09) on MSNBC. “He’s threatening another insurrection and encouraging his people to be prepared to do it. He is a present and imminent danger to our democracy.”Read More
Both gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake, and the Republican National Committee (RNC) on her behalf, responded to President Joe Biden’s Thursday night speech wherein he derided supporters of former President Donald Trump as potential violent threats to the United States.
Lake said:Read More
A Tea Party group slammed President Joe Biden for his Thursday night primetime address, in which he labeled Republican supporters for former President Joe Biden “a threat,” and accused them of extremism.
“Tonight, President Biden continued his tirade of dishonest rhetoric against those he fears. He repeated his lies that ‘MAGA Republicans’ are dangerous, doubling down on his errant claims that they’re extremist,” the Tea Party Patriots said in a press release. “As a point of fact, the only person in this one-sided back and forth who is dangerous is Joe Biden himself. For centuries oppressive governments have used derogatory labels and incendiary language to target and debase their political opponents, inevitably leading to violence against them from the masses. What Biden is doing is no different.”Read More
The Justice Department ordered the FBI raid of former President Trump’s home in Palm Beach, Florida out of concern that “highly classified national security documents” stored in the estate’s basement could be disclosed and compromise “clandestine human sources” used in intelligence gathering, according to a heavily redacted version of the affidavit used to obtain the warrant.
Judge Bruce E. Reinhart on Thursday ordered that a redacted version of the affidavit be unsealed by noon today. The order came hours after the Justice Department submitted a proposal for extensive redactions to the document.Read More
Former President Donald J. Trump Thursday reacted to the news that President Joe Biden will cancel $10,000 in student loans per borrower, hitting the fort-sixth president for his economic record.
Trumps said:Read More
The Washington, D.C., FBI field office that raided former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate and is investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol breach is led by Steven D’Antuono, who ran the bureau’s Detroit field office when, trial testimony alleges, it instigated, encouraged and facilitated what the government charges was a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
The retrial of two men charged in the alleged plot, Adam Fox and Barry Croft, Jr., finished its first full week on Thursday, as the prosecution rested its case.Read More
Arizona’s Republican nominee for governor earlier this week said that America’s federal government has turned on its people.
“All I will say is that [the raid on former President Donald Trump’s home] shows that our federal government is corrupt to the core,” Lake said in an interview on Newsmax. “This is the kind of stuff you see in a banana republic. I mean, I think the El Salvador president had a great quote … when he said ‘What would the United States have done if we did this in El Salvador? They probably would have invaded.'”Read More
Judge Bruce Reinhart, who on August 5 signed off on an unprecedented search warrant for the Mar-a-Lago home of former President Donald Trump, was appointed by a gaggle of left-wing judges.
Federal District Court Judges, in this case Judges in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, appoint magistrate judges who handle tasks assigned to them by the District Court judges.Read More
Former President Donald Trump Saturday took aim at his political rivals on the Select Committee on January 6, which for weeks has been holding televised hearings about the riot at the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
“This horrible, stupid crazy committee, which is totally partisan – did you ever see… actually the worst person is – by the way, [Wyoming Rep.] Liz Cheney is down 35 points,” Trump said, referencing the congresswoman who is a ringleader of the committee. “She’s actually the worst one on the committee.”Read More
U.S. Senate Jim Lamon detailed that he was “disappointed” in former President Donald Trump’s decision to endorse his GOP opponent Blake Masters.
Lamon claimed he had done more to advance Trump’s “America First” agenda.Read More
Savannah, Georgia – Former Alaska governor and vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, a Republican who is currently running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Alaska, joined former Sen. David Perdue (R) at a rally in the closing days of his primary election race.
“The position of governor is so very important when we talk about election integrity, and that should be first and foremost on everyone’s mind what we can do to ensure the integrity in our elections,” Palin said at the rally. “You cannot exercise Democracy within a Republic when you don’t have the fair elections that the electorate deserves.”Read More
Boeing is moving its global headquarters to its campus in Arlington, and plans to develop a research and technology center to focus on areas including cyber security, autonomous operations, and software and systems engineering.
“We are excited to build on our foundation here in Northern Virginia. The region makes strategic sense for our global headquarters given its proximity to our customers and stakeholders, and its access to world-class engineering and technical talent,” Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun said in the Thursday announcement.Read More
ATLANTA, Georgia – During a Monday tele-town hall held with former U.S. Senator and candidate for governor David Perdue, former President Donald Trump blasted Gov. Brian Kemp and said that a vote for Brian Kemp is a vote for Stacey Abrams.Read More
In a surprising turn of events, backers of former Ohio State Treasurer Josh Mandel, currently running in a crowded and hotly-contested primary for U.S. Senate, released an ad bashing former President Donald Trump.
The Club for Growth, which has endorsed Mandel, released an ad questioning endorsements made by the former president, including that of Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT), just two weeks after Trump endorsed Mandel’s opponent J.D. Vance in the primary battle.Read More
Russia’s invasion not only poses an existential threat to Ukrainian sovereignty, but it also represents a direct challenge to American power and credibility globally. If Vladimir Putin prevails, the promise of the United States to act as a security guarantor through NATO in Europe or on its own anywhere will be in shambles.
Moscow is clearly pursuing two goals simultaneously: territorial gains in Ukraine as part of the revanchist ambition to restore the Soviet-era sphere of influence and, more importantly, degrading American strategic prominence, with the goal of driving the United States out of Europe.Read More
With the Trump family squarely in the camp of J.D. Vance, running for U.S. Senate in Ohio, Donald Trump Jr. shared a video of Vance’s main opponent lying about his involvement with “establishment Republicans.”
“Ohio friends – Meet the real @JoshMandelOhio. The Club for Chinese Growth backed establishment candidate in the #OHSen race,” Trump Jr. said in a Tweet, sharing the video.Read More
Nineteen attorneys general, led by Indiana, have filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in support of a lawsuit filed by Texas and Missouri against the Biden administration.
They’re asking the Supreme Court to uphold a lower court’s order instructing the Biden administration to follow the law to fully reinstate the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP), otherwise known as the “Remain in Mexico” policy.Read More
The most recent U.S. Census data release shows that Florida counties that voted for Trump in the 2020 presidential election gained 224,336 residents from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2021, while Florida counties that voted for Biden lost 13,140.
Late last year the U.S. Census reported that the largest net domestic migration gains from 2020 to 2021 occurred in Florida (220,890), Texas (170,307) and Arizona (93,026). The largest domestic migration losses were in California (-367,299), New York (-352,185) and Illinois (-122,460).
The latest U.S. Census report, released March 24, analyzed the population dynamics in each of the 3,143 U.S. counties.
The report shows that Florida (2) and Texas (5) have seven of the 10 counties in the U.S. with the greatest numeric growth in population.
An analysis of Florida counties reveal that 58 counties had population growth while, nine had population declines.Read More
Pennsylvania Republican gubernatorial hopeful Dr Mehmet Oz. joined The John Fredericks Show Monday for a wide-ranging interview covering his thoughts about endorsing former President Trump in 2022, his dual citizenship, and much more.Read More
After the 2020 election ended with Joe Biden declared the winner, the federal cybersecurity agency declared it was a perfectly secure vote. Months later, federal prosecutors admitted two Iranian nationals hacked into a state’s database and stole the identities of 100,000 voters in an effort to influence the election.Read More
Tuesday morning on The Tennessee Star Report, host Leahy read the beginning of the prologue from former Attorney General Bill Barr’s new book, ‘One Damn Thing After Another.’Read More
Wednesday morning on The Tennessee Star Report, host Leahy welcomed US SEnator Bill Hagerty to the newsmakers line to comment on the latest Durham report and his analysis of the Russia Ukraine conflict.Read More
On the heels of massive news proving that former President Donald Trump was intentionally and falsely maligned as a Russian asset and that he was spied upon by intelligence agencies during his 2016 election campaign and his subsequent presidency, one senator took to Fox News in an attempt to set the record straight.
“For many years now, as I’ve investigated this, I’ve always thought the Russian Hoax was just one intelligence community diversionary operation to basically cover up what they had done during the 2016 campaign,” Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) told host Jesse Watters on Fox News.Read More
President Donald Trump has offered an endorsement in race to represent Tennessee’s 5th District in Congress.
Former spokesperson for the United States Department of State, Morgan Ortagus, is reportedly weighing a run. Sources tell The Tennessee Star Ortagus moved to Tennessee after her service in the Trump administrationRead More
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) last week said he disagreed with former President Donald Trump’s (R) decisions to shut down the economy in the early stages of the COVID pandemic. The latest comments from the governor indicate a growing split between DeSantis and Trump as the rumors of the 2024 presidential election swirl.Read More
Earlier this month, the Jan. 6 commission in Congress made headlines when it issued a subpoena alleging lawmakers had “credible evidence” that on the day before the Capitol riot former New York Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik attended a meeting at the posh Willard Hotel in Washington where Trump advisers discussed how to overturn the November 2020 election.
The subpoena even cited an impressive source: a book by famed investigative journalist Bob Woodward.Read More
During the November 3, 2020 presidential election, Georgia law was broken in DeKalb County and, as such, the results should never have been certified, according to the chair of the Republican Party there.
Marci McCarthy, head of the DeKalb County GOP since April 2021, told The Georgia Star News that the handling of absentee ballots in her home county during the November 2020 election violated Georgia law.Read More
A steady drip of information continues to reveal that the Federal Bureau of Investigation played a much larger—perhaps central—role before and during the Capitol protest than initially believed. And unanswered questions as to why certain co-conspirators or alleged instigators have not yet been charged while others who played a far lesser role face serious charges are fueling mounting suspicions that January 6 was an inside job rather than an “insurrection” incited by President Donald Trump.
After months of speculation about the use of FBI assets, first raised by Darren Beattie at Revolver News, the New York Times confirmed in September that at least two informants embedded with the Proud Boys were in close contact with their FBI handlers that day.Read More
HARTSVILLE, Tennessee – The Let’s Go Brandon Freedom Rally and Mask Burning, held at Trey Park in Hartsville Saturday with a very diverse group of a couple hundred people in attendance, featured godfather of conservative rap Bryson Gray.
Gray is a Christian conservative MAGA – Make America Godly Again – rapper who moved from liberal North Carolina to Tennessee, and is probably best known for his ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ song. The song was banned by YouTube for “medical misinformation,” even though it contains none. Gray’s song went to number one on iTunes following the ban, so Gray released a new song, ‘Thanks, YouTube.”Read More
Transcripts of 911 calls last year from the San Marcos, Texas, police department show officials turned down multiple requests for assistance from a 2020 Biden campaign bus that was being harassed on the road by pro-Trump vehicles.
Individuals inside the bus at the time of the incident have filed suit against the police and the transcripts are now evidence in the case.Read More
Most countries have fallen far behind the climate pledges they made in Paris more than five years ago, the United Nations said Tuesday ahead of its upcoming climate conference.
Actions taken by nations since 2015 would only reduce emissions 7.5% by 2030, not the Paris Climate Agreement goal of 55%, according to the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) report. Climate negotiators determined that a 55% reduction in emissions by 2030 would ensure that the world could meet a goal of capping global warming at 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.Read More
A new report reveals that multiple private grants tied to the Big Tech giant Facebook overwhelmingly backed Democratic candidates and counties in the state of Pennsylvania in 2020, as reported by the New York Post.
The report by the publication Broad + Liberty (BL) reveals that one such grant, the Center for Tech and Civic Life (CTCL), spent more money on turning out registered voters in Democrat-majority counties than Republican-majority counties. In addition to the increased push for voter turnout, these counties were given a jumpstart on this grant and information on how to apply by state officials.Read More
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials made the lowest number of arrests from September 2020 through September 2021 in at least a decade, The Washington Post reported on Tuesday.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations agents made around 72,000 arrests in the fiscal year 2021, according to the Post. During the same time frame in 2020, the officials made 104,000 arrests and averaged another 148,000 arrests annually between 2017 and 2019.Read More
Liberal tech billionaire Reid Hoffman, a funder of numerous disinformation projects, is backing a new media venture launched Tuesday that seeks to combat disinformation, according to a report.
Hoffman, the founder of LinkedIn, joined ranks with financier George Soros to fund Good Information Inc., which will “fund and scale businesses that cut through eco chambers with fact-based information,” Axios reported.Read More
Democratic leaders are targeting church goers to get out the vote, endorsing Democratic incumbent Gov. Terry McAuliffe, who is slightly behind in the polls for the first time after making controversial remarks about parents not having a say in their children’s education.
Some argue the Souls to the Polls campaign violates IRS rules governing tax-exempt entities such as churches.Read More
Former President Donald Trump announced Wednesday night the formation of a new media and entertainment company that soon will launch a social platform named “TRUTH Social,” seeking to shake up a media landscape often hostile to him and his supporters.Read More
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia reportedly opposed two pieces of his party’s spending package as negotiations over its price tag and reach continue to stall.
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia’s opposition reportedly relates to the Democrats’ climate change and child tax credit provisions of the budget proposal. While the majority of his party lauded both programs, the 50-50 Senate means that any one Democratic senator could tank the bill, giving Manchin veto-like power while representing a rural, coal-producing state that voted for former President Donald Trump by almost 40 points in 2020.
Multiple reports surfaced Friday suggesting that the Clean Electricity Payment Program would likely be scrapped from the bill due to Manchin’s objections, part of Democrats’ attempt to fight climate change. Those backing the program, which would provide incentives for clean energy use while implementing fines and penalties for organizations continuing to rely on fossil fuels, see it as a fundamental piece of the Democrats’ agenda and key to reaching President Joe Biden’s goal of reducing U.S. emissions by 50% of what they were in 2005 by 2030.Read More
President Joe Biden has reinstated “catch and release,” a policy allowing illegal aliens to be released into the United States pending an immigration hearing — which had been discontinued under former President Donald Trump — resulting in more than 227,000 illegal aliens being released on their own recognizance through Aug. 2021.
That is out of 535,000 aliens apprehended in Fiscal Year 2021 by the U.S. Border Patrol, a porous 42 percent catch-and-release rate by Biden.Read More
Allen West, the former chair of the Texas Republican Party who is primarying Republican Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas, is hospitalized with COVID-19 but said Sunday that he was “doing great.”
Allen West told the Associated Press that he had “no complaints” and was “just relaxing” in a hospital in Plano, Texas. West said on Twitter that both he and his wife, Angela, were hospitalized with the virus and that they underwent monoclonal antibody infusion therapy.Read More
President Joe Biden will order the Department of the Interior Friday to vastly expand two Utah monuments which the Trump administration reduced in size.
The president will restore protections for both the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante monuments located in Utah, the White House announced. Biden’s order will re-expand the monuments from their reduced size of slightly more than 1 million acres to 3.2 million acres.Read More
The Biden regime continues to use coercive tactics to get “the vast majority” of Americans vaccinated, even though the data suggests that the vaccines have done more harm than good.
More Americans have died with COVID-19 under Joe Biden’s watch than during the first year of the pandemic under President Donald Trump, data from John Hopkins University show.Read More
First-term and firebrand Congresswoman from Georgia’s 14th District was the featured speaker at the Wilson County Republican Party Trump Day Dinner held Thursday at the Farm Bureau Exposition Center on Baddour Parkway in Lebanon with nearly 400 people in attendance.
It was the largest event of its kind for the Wilson County GOP and coincides with the first time that Republican Party primaries will be held in the county.Read More
President Joe Biden’s administration is revoking a rule that prevented federal family planning aid from going to health centers that performed or referred abortions.
The new rule, which goes into effect Nov. 8, allows Title X federal family planning funds to go to health centers which refer patients for abortions, according to The Washington Post. Title X, created in 1970 under the direction of former President Richard Nixon, has always forbidden the funds from directly paying for abortions, according to the Post.Read More
While DeKalb County officials have refused to indicate whether the extended leave of absence of Elections Director Erica Hamilton is job related, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said during a CNN interview that the leave was an outcome of an investigation related to the violation of absentee ballot chain of custody rules during the November 2020 election.
A joint statement issued by DeKalb Board of Registration and Elections Chair Dele Lowman Smith and Vice-Chair Nancy Jester announced that effective September 9, Erica Hamilton was on an extended leave of absence from her role as director of DeKalb County Registration and Elections.Read More
In January, 2001, America had a balanced budget, low debt, and was at peace. Here, briefly, is what lay ahead: war, financial crisis, civil unrest, massive growth of the federal government, and now severe inflation.
Never in the history of America has our government in its ineptitude created such a false economy, risking hundreds of years of hard work on unsound and unworkable economic policies. The Founders wisely relied on dispersion of power. They knew there would be dishonest and incompetent politicians but, in this case, the entire government is infected with deceptive leaders.Read More
Former President Trump on Tuesday endorsed GOP candidate Kristina Karamo in her campaign for Michigan Secretary of State.
Karamo, an educator, is running for the GOP nomination to challenge Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson for the state’s top election post.Read More
Former President Donald Trump on Thursday endorsed State Senator Burt Jones (R-Jackson) in his campaign for Georgia Lieutenant Governor.
In the statement, Trump highlighted the record of the state lawmaker, calling Jones a “Patriot” and that he will “always stand up for America First.”Read More
Former President Trump on Thursday formally endorsed former NFL running-back Herschel Walker in his quest to represent Georgia in the U.S. Senate.
The move by Trump does not come as a surprise, as Trump strongly encouraged Walker to launch a campaign for the position.Read More
The Biden Administration’s hasty extraction of Afghan refugees to the United States has been so rushed and so sloppy that many are arriving into the country with no documentation to confirm who they even are, Breitbart reports.
Even CNN’s coverage of the debacle confirms the lack of preparation and failure to properly vet refugees. Sources from within the evacuation process told CNN that the goal of the Biden Administration has been to “get as many people on the plane as you can, and we’ll sort out the [paperwork] stuff later.” The same sources added that “some people have landed with no documents whatsoever, creating a very challenging work environment for the officers.”Read More


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Which of the following is a breach of patient confidentiality?
sharing pertinent patient information with the charge nurse in the med room
updating another nurse about the patient’s condition in the elevator
providing thorough sign out with the relieving shift nurse at the nurses’ station
discussing patient care in front of the family in the patient’s room
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Shelter - La Larri
Refuge in good condition. It is located in a building used by pastors with a closed part and another one, which serves as a refuge, open, although it is currently without the door. It has a fireplace. Water 5 minutes in the brook of La Larri.
It is accessed from the parking of Pineta, first by path and then by track, following the indications to the plains of La Larri, where the refuge is located. You arrive in approximately 45 min.

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Tabula Cebetis. Woodcut from three plates, printed on three sheets.
51 x 39.4 cm, 52 x 39.2 cm and 52.5 x 39.5 cm. Passavant VI, 6, p. 239, no. 80; Nagler, Neues allgemeines Künstler-Lexicon, vol. 20, p. 228, 2 (Vieceri).
The Tabula Cebetis or Tablet of Cebes was a philosophical dialogue written in Greek in late antiquity (first century A.D.), the authorship of which was attributed at a very early stage to Cebes of Thebes (circa 400 B.C.), a pupil of Socrates. In the text an old man outside a temple of Kronos passes comment on an allegorical mural inside on the theme of life’s journey. The dialogue on the subject of ethics, which was rediscovered in Italy in the 15th century, was published in Latin in Bologna in 1497. It was thus the source for the dissemination throughout Europe of numerous modern-language translations and commentaries. The mural, described in the ekphrasis of late antiquity, underwent frequent pictorial reconstruction by artists of the early modern period both in the title engravings of book editions, as exemplified by Holbein the Younger in 1521 (Hollstein 33.b), and in independent depictions with captions and inscriptions, a well-known example of the latter in Northern Europe being the engraving made in 1592 by Jacob Matham (Hollstein 253) after an invention by Hendrick Goltzius.
The Tablet of Cebes was widely distributed in text editions and artistic reproductions as late as the 18th century. The typical structure of these works comprises concentric wall rings with allegorical figures, through which man passes on his journey through life and in the course of his intellectual development. The present woodcut from three plates is an early Italian example of this theme. The two philosophers are sat in opposite corners in the foreground in accordance with the attribution to Socrates’ pupil, Cebes of Thebes. In the centre of the picture an old man (Genio/Daimon) admits a few figures to the first wall ring. He sets them on the right path to happiness but, after entering life, they are immediately given a potion of deception (Fraude/ Apate) which puts them on the wrong track. The first ring is the home of the senses, of material things, where Fortune (Tyche), who is both deaf and blind, sits on the right and a number of protagonists are already moving off in the wrong direction, while on the left evil deeds are committed and punishments meted out. The second wall ring is the home of the intellect; here false erudition and the arts can divert people from the path of true education. The vera dottrina can only be reached via a steep climb (top right); here new arrivals are purified with an antidote to the potion of deception and enabled to move on to the third ring and the castle of happiness (top left).
The first Italian translation of the Tabula Cebetis by Franceso Coccio da Iano, printed in Venice in 1538, appears to be the source drawn on by our artist, since the design and inscriptions of the allegories match the vocabulary used in this edition. Hence the year it was published can serve as a terminus post quem.
The present extremely rare depiction of the Tabula Cebetis is closely related in stylistic respects to another version of the subject matter dated 1549 and published in Venice the same year (see R. Schleier, Tabula Cebetis, Berlin 1973, p. 42f., fig. 39). Both sheets are very much in the tradition of large-scale Venetian woodcuts, which had their heyday in the second half of the Cinquecento. The crowded, highly finished composition with its extremely complex and erudite pictorial programme reveals the hand of a practised and experienced artist. Despite the huge format, the depiction has narrative coherence and a convincing visual impact. For a long time there was disagreement over who was the author of our print. Weigel (1840), Nagler (1850) and Passavant (1864) thought the woodcut was based on a drawing by Paolo Veronese. Passavant referred to an impression with the address “In Venetia il Vicceri”. However, it has now been established that this address appeared only on later reprints. Adolph Goldschmidt, on the other hand, associated the woodcut with the Flemish master, Lambert Lombard, and characterised the work, albeit not very convincingly, as “Dutch Italianate”. He thought it might be a reproduction of a grisaille painting by Lombard which was mentioned by the humanist, Dominicus Lampsonius, in his life of the artist. For the time being the authorship of this fascinating, high-quality woodcut remains unresolved. That the author must have been a woodcutter active in Venice around the middle of the 16th century is beyond doubt. The sweeping, evocative landscape background is closely modelled on designs by Titian and Domenico Campagnola, but the way in which the many lively protagonists are drawn provides no further clues to the author. The two philosophers, Socrates and Cebes, are faintly reminiscent of the Mannerist figurative canon of Domenico Beccafumi, although the overall visual impression conforms more to the Venetian aesthetic in the second half of the 16th century.
We know of the existence of two other impressions of the woodcut in the British Museum in London and the Kupferstichkabinett Berlin respectively. The impression in the British Museum, which is blotched and of poor printing quality, has a complex and convoluted monogram which Nagler attributes to an anonymous engraver and publisher, but it appears to be a stamp (Monogrammisten IV, 2693). Very fine, strong impressions, printed verso with a distinct relief. Minor ageing and handling traces, incidental thin patches verso in the corners and the centre, otherwise – in view of the size of the sheet – in excellent condition.Contact us for further information

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When a new IP both sells well and meets with critical success, it’s normally only a matter of time before it gets a sequel. Everybody knew Dishonored 2 was coming since the original’s release, and lo-and-behold Bethesda has obliged. It’s of little surprise then that Project CARS is getting a sequel, having reviewed well and sat at the top of the charts for a time. But while Arkane waited two and a half years to announce their follow-up, Project CARS has been on store shelves 44 days.
The initial reaction of many was shock and even a little anger, with fans questioning the announcement of a more ambitious game, boasting new Rallycross and Hillclimb events alongside an expanded car list of over 200, while the original still had several issues. So much so was the backlash that the official Project CARS Twitter account quickly tweeted: “Project CARS will continue to see massive updates, features, and content throughout 2015 & beyond. Project CARS 2 will happen simultaneously.”
That expanded car list is what really grates, with one of the few criticisms of the first being a smaller choice of racers than typical sims. A mixture of paid and free DLC is making that back up, but a set of 200+ cars from the off clearly overshadows things.
Looking a little deeper though, no one should be surprised that Slightly Mad has moved onto its next project. Game development is a lengthy process after all, with most sequels easily three years away at best. And while announcing a follow up so soon would normally be strange, given that the developer relies entirely on crowdfunding for its games means that they quite simply had to announce – they need the money to roll in straight away. Were they publisher backed, development would doubtless have commenced at the same time, we just wouldn’t know about it – no one complains that Call of Duty or Assassin’s Creed developments overlap.
What is strange is that Slightly Mad has stuck with this funding model. On the one hand it did lead to the creation of a brilliant racing sim, with the players deciding exactly what they would like to see in the game. On the other though, it’s surprising that they couldn’t have managed to fund a few months’ development from the excellent sales of the first game, and then announced it in six months time. Then there’s the partnership with Bandai Namco for the physical distribution; again given its high sales it’s hard to see why they wouldn’t have offered to fund development, at least partially, enough to keep it undercover for a few valuable months.
The reality of all of this could come back to bite Slightly Mad Studios. They’ve put themselves out at the mercy of fans, many of whom are looking at this announcement sourly. Project CARS was so popular because it was a different way of doing things, as well as being the promise of a proper sim on consoles. Now it’s out, the incentive of both is gone, and with development now taking devs past the point of release with DLC and patches, consumers expect longer post-release support.
Interestingly, what Slightly Mad has done is treat their backers as they should: as investors. Many gamers – and some developers – see Kickstarter as a pre-order system of sorts. With Project CARS 2 though, the developer has turned to their community and said: “We want to get cracking on our next project, and we need money to make that happen.” It’s exactly how game development works, but it’s a realisation that may be hard to sell to their fans.

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From Sundance to Sheffield Doc/Fest, VR art has become a mainstay in the global festival circuit. But the chance to see the actual content touring these shows is fleeting at best. Immersive arts group Limina wants to change that.
You may remember Limina itself hosted such a festival in December 2018. Today, though, the group is announcing the UK’s first dedicated VR art venue, Limina: The Virtual Reality Theatre. Located in Bristol’s Harbourside area, the theatre will offer regular VR programming. Art lovers will be able to purchase tickets to shows, head into a room as a group, take a seat and strap on a headset.
Shows will run from Wednesday to Monday nights, with performances also taking place all-day on Saturdays and Sundays.
In its initial offering, the theatre will include 360-degree videos like My Africa, a short documentary narrated by Lupita Nyong’o that puts you in the heart of Kenyan country. The Roger Ross Williams-directed Traveling While Black, which premiered at Sundance earlier this year, will also feature. There are even performances from Cirque du Soleil and the chance to explore one of the planet’s most endangered coral reefs.
The theatre’s opening comes at an uncertain time for VR movie making. Earlier this month we reported on the closure of Google Spotlight Stories, a studio that had made some groundbreaking VR movies. At the time we wrote about how the news highlighted the need for a new kind of VR storefront that was dedicated to these types of experiences. Limina’s approach to a permanent physical location is another interesting idea along those lines. It’s like a VR arcade for those that prefer the gallery over the games console.
“The trouble for audiences is that this new medium is very hard to see at home unless you have your own virtual reality headset and know what to look for,” Limina CEO Catherine Allen said in a prepared statement. “Limina bridge this gap by curating selections of amazing VR experiences for people to see together, much like going to the cinema, the theatre or a concert.”
Limina: The Virtual Reality Theatre opens on April 12th with public previews on April 4th. Tickets to the shows cost £12.50 plus a £1.42 booking fee and are suitable for ages 13 and up


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A Random Effects Logit Model of Work-Welfare Transitions
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Fertilization, when done regularly and after aeration, can transform the thickness and color of your yard. Over the course of the year, your yard can suffer from a variety of pests and diseases that can suck the nutrients out of your grass, leaving it dull and dingy. By fertilizing your space, you are allowing new seeds to germinate, bringing life back into your lawn!
There are many fertilizers to choose from but sadly most leave damaging environmental repercussions. Luckily, there are multiple green alternatives to traditional fertilization that offer the same great results, with some added benefits. By using an eco-friendly treatment, you can:
- Build your yard's natural resiliency
- Protect the environment
- Ensure the safety of your family and pets
- Improve the structure of your soil
- Increase the ability of your soil to hold water and nutrients
- Create a strong, healthy root system

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By Daniel Stroe – Bucharest
NGOs in Romania are angry and threaten legal actions against a recent decision passed by the Romanian Government which exonerates town halls and investors of any sort of sanction if they don’t submit urban plans to public debate, opening the way to random constructions which can be built anywhere and anyhow.
The decision came into force after an executive order signed by Liviu Dragnea, deputy PM and minister of Development, without any public consultation, NGOs point out. In 2010, the Romanian Government decided, after two decades of chaotic constructions, that any urban developing plans have to be implemented only after public debates. Dragnea’s order annuls this decision and reinstates the chaos which has left serious marks across towns and cities where sky-scrapers, for instance, were raised next to historic monuments. Citizens’ hands are now tied if they want to react to a construction plan which they think directly impacts on their living.
The 2010 order annulled any urban development plans if they hadn’t previously been submitted to public debate, even though in most of the cases this consultation process turned out to be cumbersome. Dragnea’s new order eliminates the very paragraph that says such plans are annulled if not submitted to public consultation.
Romania’s Architects Order’s president, Serban Tiganas, says this change is a step away from democracy while the Romanian urbanism gets a new impetus to develop behind closed doors and under bureaucracy. He also points out that, despite a difficult process of public consultation, it still serves the public interest. “Communities’ representatives have to be responsible and judge what is best in such subtle situations as those that can come up when it comes to building. Urban quality cannot be obtained only by covering legal and bureaucratic steps” he said, as quoted by Hotnews.
Other organizations say Dragnea’s order is a serious deviation from European principles of durable development and the measure has been long considered amid pressure exerted by real estate developers. They also allege the order can still be legally contested and such a step is to take place.
One of the most telling examples of chaotic constructions in Bucharest was a sky-scrapper raised right next to St Joseph Catholic Church. The 19 floor office building was finished in 2010, but the Catholic Church, followers and the civil society started heavy protests against the construction which they say affects the 125 old church.
The former Pope Benedict the 16th also positioned himself against the construction while 371 Euro lawmakers also denounced what they called an illegally raised building. In July 2011, 13 years after the project started, a court of appeals concludes the sky scraper was illegally built and asks Bucharest City Hall to demolish the construction.


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To attract, retain and engage current and future talent, Aprio needed to create and develop programs and policies that provided for workplace flexibility to address the lifestyle needs of its multi-generational and diverse workforce that can support our client base.
To meet the demands of our employees' changing lifestyles and provide support for them to meet the responsibilities of work and family, Aprio has created a flexible work environment. Over the last few years, Aprio has rolled out a number of initiatives to address these needs:
- Summer Hours: From May to August, we empower employees to choose their works hours to best meet their life and work. This means that an employee is able to work 4 ten hour day, 4 nine hour days and a half day, or any combination that best meets their schedule and life needs.
- Remote Work Program: We recently developed a remote work program that provides employees with the flexibility to adjust their work schedules and choose the remote location that best meets their needs. This program reduces time spent away from family and friends, provides for a better (i.e. less) commute time and imp roved quality of life. We have invested in training and technology at all staff levels to ensure we get the best results for our employees.
- Enhanced Parental Leave Policy: With the help of our Women's Initiatives Sub-Committee, we have enhanced our parental leave policy to extend the amount of leave time for birth and adoptive mothers and fathers, allowing our employees to have more quality family time. Aprio pays for 100% of the salary of the employees who go out on maternity leave for the primary and secondary caregivers for up to 6 weeks.
As a result of these actions, we have seen a significant reduction in turnover and improved employee morale. Our employees are happier and more engaged as indicated in the results of our internal employee satisfaction surveys and an independent, third-party employee satisfaction survey that resulted in Aprio being named a Top Workplace for two years in a row. We have also seen an increase in new mothers returning to work, and former employees coming back to work for Aprio.
As employees demand a better work/ life balance we must adapt to meet and support their needs. The initiatives and policies we have implemented over the last few years have moved the needle, creating a happier, more engaged workforce

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The works of García Lorca, internationally recognized as Spain's most prominent lyric poet and dramatist of the twentieth century, are filled with thinly veiled homosexual motifs and themes.
There has always been homosexual involvement in American musical theatre and a homosexual sensibility even in straight musicals, and recently the Broadway musical has welcomed openly homosexual themes and situations.
Best known for his genius in art and architecture, Michelangelo was also an accomplished author of homoerotic poetry.
The African-American gay male literary tradition consists of a substantial body of texts and includes some of the most gifted writers of the twentieth century.
Combining elements of incongruity, theatricality, and exaggeration, camp is a form of humor that helps homosexuals cope with a hostile environment.
Langston Hughes, whose literary legacy is enormous and varied, was closeted, but homosexuality was an important influence on his literary imagination, and many of his poems may be read as gay texts.
James Baldwin, a pioneering figure in twentieth-century literature, wrote sustained and articulate challenges to American racism and mandatory heterosexuality.
Oscar Wilde is important both as an accomplished writer and as a symbolic figure who exemplified a way of being homosexual at a pivotal moment in the emergence of gay consciousness.
Scottish mystery writer Val McDermid speaks out in favor of the bill.
On November 20, 2013, the Scottish Parliament passed its marriage equality bill on first reading by an overwhelming majority. After a spirited debate, the Marriage and Civil Partnerships Bill was passed by a vote of 98 to 15, with 5 members abstaining. The bill must now be reviewed in committee and then, if approved, return for a final vote of Parliament, probably in early 2014.
As a writer for PinkNews observes, despite the remaining hurdles that the bill must overcome to become law, the vote on November 20 "was in many respects the most important vote because it revealed for the first time that a majority of MSPs supported introducing equal marriage."
While the outcome had been predicted, the margin of victory was surprising.
Liberal Democrat MSP Jim Hume said of the debate, "Today's vote was a big step forward for equality and a move towards the fairer Scotland that we all want to see. The principle we are debating here is very simple. Same-sex partners do not love one another any less than other couples. Their relationships deserve the same recognition and protections as any other."
He added, "The word 'historic' is often thrown around far too easily in politics, but this was a genuinely historic day for Scotland. Today's vote was not just on a bill. It was on the principle of a fundamental reform that will demonstrate clearly that our Scottish society values everyone--no matter their sexuality."
The Bill will now be considered by Parliament's equal opportunities committee, which may propose amendments. The Bill will then be returned to Parliament for a final vote.
There is some speculation that the government is hoping to time the progress of the Bill so that it will go into effect at the same time marriage equality goes into effect in England and Wales.
Although marriage equality is strongly opposed by the Roman Catholic Church and the Church of Scotland, neither of which will be required to offer same-sex marriages under the Bill, it is supported by several religious groups that are eager to perform marriages for gay and lesbian couples.
Among these groups are Quakers. Paul Parker, Recording Clerk for Quakers in Britain, said: "Quakers have recognized same-sex marriage since 2009 because we see God in everyone and believe all committed couples should be treated equally. We've been waiting for the law to catch up and it is good to see legislation making progress in Scotland."
Scottish Quaker Phil Lucas added, "It's a matter of justice and equality. We want this because Quakers have a longstanding commitment to equality and we wish to express our belief in the right of all committed couples who love each other to be treated equally."
Acclaimed Scottish writer Val McDermid issued the video below before the vote supporting equal marriage.


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If you’re looking to embrace a healthier cooking approach without compromising on taste, the Whirlpool air fryer oven is your culinary companion. With its advanced technology and user-friendly features, this kitchen gadget allows you to prepare a wide range of dishes that are both crispy and nutritious.
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned chef, this article will guide you through the ins and outs of using the Whirlpool air fryer oven to create delightful meals.
What is an air fryer oven?
An air fryer oven is a kitchen appliance that uses hot air and convection cooking technology to circulate heated air around your food, creating a crispy and delicious texture without excessive oil.
It combines an air fryer and a traditional oven, providing the best of both worlds regarding cooking methods.
Air fryer vs. Convection Oven: What’s the Difference?
While both air fryers and convection ovens use circulating hot air to cook food, the way they distribute heat is quite different.
A convection oven uses a fan to circulate the hot air around the food, usually cooked on an open baking sheet. It takes longer and is ideal for baking bread or roasting vegetables.
On the other hand, an air fryer has a more compact cooking chamber and a faster fan, which results in a quicker, more even cooking process. It’s designed to simulate deep frying, so it’s excellent for creating crispy exteriors while keeping the inside moist.
Therefore, an air fryer oven, like the Whirlpool model, provides the versatility of both these cooking methods.
How to Use Whirlpool Air Fryer Oven
The Whirlpool air fryer oven is designed to simplify your cooking process. Follow these steps to get started:
1- Preheat the Air Fryer Oven
Before you start cooking, preheat the air fryer oven to the desired temperature. This step ensures that your food will cook evenly and achieve the perfect level of crispiness.
2- Prepare Your Ingredients
While the oven is preheating, prepare your ingredients. Whether it’s chicken wings, vegetables, or even desserts, make sure to season and marinate them according to your recipe.
3- Place the Food in the Basket
Open the air fryer oven and carefully place your prepared ingredients in the cooking basket. Avoid overcrowding to allow proper air circulation and even cooking.
4- Set the Time and Temperature
Using the intuitive control panel, set the cooking time and temperature as per your recipe’s guidelines. The Whirlpool air fryer oven offers precise temperature control, ensuring consistent results every time.
5- Cooking and Flipping
Once you’ve set the time and temperature, let the air fryer oven work its magic. Depending on the recipe, you may need to flip or shake the basket halfway through cooking for even browning.
6- Check for Doneness
As the cooking time nears its end, keep an eye on your food to prevent overcooking. Use tongs or a fork to check for doneness – your food should be golden brown and crispy.
7- Serve and Enjoy
Once your dish is perfectly cooked, carefully remove it from the air fryer oven. Let it cool for a minute before serving. Now, savor the delicious flavors and textures of your creation!
Tips for Optimal Use
- Oil Spray: While the Whirlpool air fryer oven requires minimal oil, a light spritz of cooking spray can enhance the crispiness of your dishes.
- Cooking Times: Different foods require different cooking times. Refer to the included cooking guide or recipe instructions for accurate timing.
- Shaking: For even cooking, consider shaking the basket once or twice during the cooking process. This prevents sticking and ensures uniform results.
- Don’t Overcrowd: Avoid overcrowding the basket, as it can lead to uneven cooking. Cook in batches if necessary.
- Experiment with Recipes: The air fryer oven opens the door to creativity. Experiment with various recipes, from classic fries to innovative stuffed peppers.
Q: Can I cook frozen foods directly in the air fryer oven?
A: Yes, you can. Frozen foods can be placed directly in the air fryer oven. However, you might need to adjust the cooking time slightly.
Q: Is it necessary to preheat the air fryer oven?
A: Preheating is recommended for optimal results. It ensures even cooking and helps achieve the desired texture.
Q: Can I bake desserts in the air fryer oven?
A: Absolutely! The air fryer oven is versatile and can be used to bake cakes, cookies, and more.
Q: How do I clean the air fryer oven?
A: Allow the appliance to cool, then remove the cooking basket and tray for easy cleaning. Wipe down the interior with a damp cloth.
Q: Is the air fryer oven suitable for a family-sized meal?
A: Yes, the spacious cooking basket makes it ideal for preparing meals for the whole family.
Q: Can I find recipes specifically designed for the Whirlpool air fryer oven?
A: Certainly! Whirlpool offers a range of recipes designed to make the most of your air fryer oven’s capabilities.
The Whirlpool Air Fryer Oven is a fantastic addition to any kitchen, providing convenient and healthier cooking options. It’s versatile and easy to use, making it perfect for busy individuals or families. With the tips outlined in this guide, you can confidently use your Whirlpool Air Fryer Oven to create delicious meals with less oil and hassle. So go ahead and get cooking with your new air fryer oven!

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This article explores the temporal dimension of the Common European Asylum System (CEAS) by exposing its teleological character and the effects of the latter on the governance of asylum in the European Union (EU). Drawing on EU policy documents, the article shows how the CEAS has been presented since its inception as a teleology, that is, a process that is inexorably unfolding towards a specific outcome to be reached in an indefinite time in the future. The outcome consists in the establishment of a common area of protection constituted by a level playing field in which asylum seekers and beneficiaries of international protection will be treated alike regardless of the place of residence. Such a teleological narrative informing the CEAS paves the way to overly optimistic expectations on the possibilities of implementation, which in turn result in an overestimation of the potential of harmonisation. By discussing the limitations of harmonisation in relation to the reception of asylum seekers, this article calls into question the possibility of a homogeneous area of protection where equivalent conditions are offered to all asylum seekers across the EU. Such a homogeneous space is utopian because harmonisation does not aim to eradicate differences but rather to mitigate them, thus tolerating diverse arrangements. The article, therefore, argues that the level playing field projected by the CEAS constitutes a promise that has two key effects: First, it depoliticises the CEAS itself by framing problems as technical issues, requiring technical solutions; second, it paves the way to further EU intervention in this field.
Social Inclusion, Vol 10, Number 3, 2022

domain: politics


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The invention is based on a priority application EP 05291727.5 which is hereby incorporated by reference.
The invention relates to a method for monitoring an optical transmission line of an optical data network, wherein light is sent into the optical transmission line at a line input, and backscattered light of said light is detected at said line input and analysed. The invention further relates to a measuring device and an optical transmitter.
Such a method has been disclosed, for example, in a lecture of W. Bludau, “Messverfahren zur Charakterisierung von Lichtwellenleitern und-komponenten”, at the Symposium “Nachrichtenubertragung mit Lichtwellenleitern”, Technische Akademie Esslingen, Oct. 18-20, 2000, Ostfildern-Nellingen (Germany).
Optical networks are used to transfer digital data. For this purpose, an optical network requires fully functional optical transmission lines. Therefore, the optical transmission lines need to be checked, in particular upon installation and in case of problems with the data transfer on a particular transmission line.
A method to check the state of an optical transmission line is optical time domain reflectometry (OTDR), as disclosed in the lecture of W. Bludau, see above. Short test pulses of light are sent into an optical fiber in order to activate Rayleigh back scattering within the optical fiber. The backscattered light is detected. A plot over time of the backscattered light is, when the optical fiber is fully functional, an exponentially declining curve. In case of defects within the optical fiber, abrupt changes are registered within the curve. The time delay between the illumination at the fiber input and the registry of back-scattered light indicates the position within the fiber where a problematic scattering event has taken place. In order to check the state of a fiber with this known method, it is necessary to interrupt the data transfer service, in particular for sending the short test pulses, and to reconfigure fiber connections manually; this makes this method cumbersome and expensive.
In a modified OTDR method, a sine wave modulation is done on top of a continuous data modulation (=super modulation), and the complex frequency characteristics of the backscattered channel are measured, followed by an inverse Fourier transformation. Thus the required impulse response is obtained. This modified method uses an operational data channel, but it reduces the extinction ratio of the data modulation. Further, it requires a linear operation of the modulator and its driver. Linear operating drivers and modulators are rather expensive compared to usual optical data transmitters which use nonlinear, on/off modulation techniques.
It is therefore the object of the invention to provide a method for monitoring an optical transmission line, which is simple and cost-effective.
This object is achieved, in accordance with the invention, by a method for monitoring an optical transmission line of an optical data network, wherein light is sent into the optical transmission line at a line input, and backscattered light of said light is detected at said line input and analysed, and wherein during normal operation of said optical network, burst mode optical signals carrying a digital payload are sent onto the optical transmission line at the line input, and the backscattered light of said burst mode optical signals is detected at said line input and analysed.
During the analysis, the original input signal, preferably still in its digital state, and the backscattered signal are correlated. In accordance with the invention, channel estimation techniques known from telephony and modem designs are used to estimate the back scatter channel. These techniques are applicable since the back scatter channel is sufficiently stationary, and since the input signal contains the relevant spectral components; this latter requirement is fulfilled with asynchronous optical burst mode transmission without any additional modulation.
By this means, monitoring of an optical transmission line is possible, realizing a number of advantages:
Automatic remote in-service monitoring: In contrast to classical OTDR, the invention is applicable during normal operation of the optical network. Neither a service interruption for measurement, nor manual plugging of equipment is required.
Bypass add-on to approved transmitter technology: In contrast to other in-service measurement techniques, the invention does not require any modification to the transmitter signal path. Applicable to optical burst mode: The invention uses the optical burst mode (varieties of PON), which allows the use of inexpensive and widely used equipment. In contrast, the known super modulation method is not applicable to optical burst mode.
In a preferred variant of the inventive method, the burst mode optical signals and the backscattered burst mode optical signals are correlated to estimate channel parameters by means of Fourier/inverse Fourier transformation, and/or auto and cross correlation analysis, and/or adaptive digital filtering. These channel parameter estimation techniques are proved and tested in practice. Note that in accordance with the invention, for the analysis, the original signal may still be in a digital payload data state, i.e. before having been fed to a driver unit and a laser/modulator unit, for correlation with the backscattered burst mode optical signal. The latter is independent of the used channel parameter estimation technique.
A highly preferred variant of the inventive method is characterized in that the burst mode optical signals and the backscattered burst mode optical signals are correlated to estimate channel parameters by means of adaptive digital filtering,
and that for means of analysis,
the digital payload signal is band limited and down sampled to a required spectral range,
the resulting signal is then filtered by an adaptive finite impulse response (=FIR) filter acting as a channel model,
the output of said channel model is then compared to the output of the real back scatter channel,
the resulting error signal is fed to an adaptation algorithm that adjusts filter coefficients in a way that minimizes the average quadratic error,
and after convergence of the algorithm, the filter coefficients are read out to provide an optical time domain reflectometry (=OTDR) plot. This variant details an adaptive digital filtering that can easily be carried out with inexpensive equipment. The required spectral range depends on the optical transmission line that is to be monitored. The first, lower frequency limit indicates the length that can be monitored, wherein a longer length requires a smaller lower frequency limit. The second, upper frequency limit indicates the spatial resolution of the monitoring, wherein a higher spatial resolution requires a higher upper frequency limit. The spatial resolution is typically chosen according to the demands of a maintenance staff in the field.
In a further development of said variant, the required spectral range comprises the range of 5 kHz to 5 MHz. This corresponds, assuming a typical speed of light of 2/3 c0 (c0: speed of light in vacuum) within the optical transmission line, to a monitored total length of about 20 km, and a spatial resolution of 10 m. These are values useful in practice to find fiber problems in existing optical networks quickly and with acceptable effort.
Also within the scope of the invention is a measuring device comprising means for performing the steps of the above described inventive method. Such a measuring device can simply be added to an existing optical transmitter. Basically, the measuring device requires access to the digital payload which may be achieved without any analogous equipment, but just with an additional tap of an electric line, and it requires a possibility to measure the backscattered light at the line input of the optical transmission line. The transmitter signal path remains unaffected upon installation of the inventive measuring device. The measuring device comprises typically a beam splitter, a low speed photo receiver, an A/D conversion unit, and a processing device providing an OTDR plot or corresponding data, respectively.
Further within the scope of the invention is an optical transmitter comprising an above described inventive measuring device. The optical transmission line, into which the optical transmitter emits its light, can be monitored constantly.
A preferred embodiment of the inventive optical transmitter is characterized in that
a digital payload data input is directly connected to (and providing digital payload data to) a processing device and a driver unit,
the driver unit is connected to a laser/modulator unit,
the laser/modulator unit feeds light through a beam splitter into a line input of
an optical transmission line,
the beam splitter reflects backscattered light coming from the line input of the optical transmission line onto a low speed photo receiver,
the low speed photo receiver is connected to an A/D conversion unit,
the A/D conversion unit is connected to the processing device,
and the processing device has an output for providing an optical time domain reflectometry (=OTDR) plot.
This embodiment is simple and inexpensive.
In a further development of this embodiment, the driver unit and the laser/modulator unit are designed such that they generate burst mode optical signals.
Further advantages can be extracted from the description and the enclosed drawing. The features mentioned above and below can be used in accordance with the invention either individually or collectively in any combination. The embodiments mentioned are not to be understood as exhaustive enumeration but rather have exemplary character for the description of the invention.
The invention is shown in the drawing.
Fiber monitoring by use of the Rayleigh scattering is a well known technique to estimate the health of a field installed optical fiber. The basic idea is as follows: In a given section of fiber some fraction of the incoming light gets lost by scattering, and part of the scattered light is traveling back to the initial fiber input. The back-scattered light can be measured at the fiber input. Unfortunately it is of low evidence as it is the superposition of contributions from all (infinitesimal small) sections of the fiber. To get a measure for particular fiber sections, the fiber can be feed with short pulses. The pulse travels at constant speed along the fiber. It enlightens at any time only a short section of the fiber. The back-scattered light undergoes the same delay and the same attenuation as the pulse did, when it comes back to fiber input. Thus, the plot over time of the back-scattered light gives a measure of the light power distribution across the fiber. It can be shown, that for an homogenous fiber the plot is an exponential curve with constant decay, or in a logarithmic plot—a straight line. Abrupt changes of decline indicate potential problems in the fiber (strong bends, tension, etc.). The delay from beginning of the plot to the abnormality indicates the distance along the fiber to the location of the problem. The outlined method is known as Optical Time Domain Reflectometry (OTDR).
From a system theory perspective OTDR is nothing else than the measurement of the impulse response of the back scatter channel: We input a short pulse into the channel and measure the output signal (the backscattered light) over time. In consequence, all other known techniques for determination of unknown impulse responses can be applied for OTDR measurement, too. One of them is the measurement of the complex frequency characteristics of the back scatter channel followed by an inverse Fourier Transform. In this case the input signal is a sine wave modulated laser beam. For a series of equidistant frequencies both amplitude and phase of the modulation of the backscattered light needs to be determined. The inverse Fourier Transform of the measured series is the requested impulse response. The method has a number of pros and cons with respect to the original OTDR. One of the big advantages is that the measurement of a single frequency response sample is just the detection of a constant average level after coherent demodulation. This way disturbances by uncorrelated noise can be easily removed.
A further refinement comes into consideration, if the laser beam is not constant but a modulated optical channel. Optical channels use line coding and/or scrambling of the transmitted data bits. In this way the average optical power is constant even over relative short periods. Together with the above mentioned averaging of the frequency response method this can be used to simultaneously transmit data and measure the back-scatter channel. To do so the modulated data signal must be modulated on top by a sine wave with small extinction. For the data channel the sine wave super modulation is just a small reduction of the eye opening. For the back scatter channel the data modulation is a kind of noise, which can be suppressed by the averaging feature by the frequency response method as described above. The biggest advantage of this method is the fact, that it uses an operational data channel and not a special purpose test signal. However, the super modulation has also some fundamental drawbacks:
Back Scatter Channel Estimation in Burst Mode
The present invention is based on the measurement principle as explained above but it avoids the need for an extra super modulation of the transmitter signal. This way modulator and driver circuitry remain exactly the same as for conventional transmitters that do not include fiber monitoring. Fiber monitoring becomes an none intrusive add-on to the normal transmitter.
The frequency response of the back scatter channel can be determined not only by dedicated sine wave modulated input signal but also by any other arbitrary input signal. In this case the frequency response of the channel is the complex quotient of the back scatter spectrum divided by the input spectrum. However, in terms of fault propagation it is required, that the input spectrum is sufficiently flat and different from zero in the relevant spectral range. It is not required, that the input spectrum is constant (stationary), as long as the detection period of input and output spectrum is identical.
The relevant spectral range can be roughly estimated as follows: The impulse response duration is twice the maximum fiber length divided by the propagation speed. The sampling period is given by the required fault localization accuracy. (e.g. 20 km fiber correspond to (2*20 km)/(⅔*c0)=200 μs impulse response duration, 10 m spatial resolution correspond to a sampling period of (2*10 m)/(⅔*c0)=0.1 μs, in total the impulse response is roughly 2000 samples.) The upper frequency bound of the back scatter channel is, with respect to the sampling theorem, half the reciprocal sampling period. (In our example 5 MHz bandwidth with a frequency spacing of 5 kHz.)
Coming back to the question if the normal data modulation contains sufficiently large spectral components to determine the frequency response of the back scatter channel we see: Continuous data modulation in the Gbit/s range does not contain the relevant spectral components 5 kHz-5 MHz. This low frequency range is intentionally excluded from the spectrum by appropriate line coding and scrambling to avoid problems with AC coupled circuits. However, and this is the core of the present invention, an asynchronous optical burst-mode signal has, in contrast to continuous data signals, no lower band limit. It contains all frequencies down to DC. The signal spectrum is traffic dependent and non stationary. That means, not all spectral components will be present in each observation window, but it can be assumed that over a sufficiently long observation period all relevant frequencies will occur.
The spectrum of a base-band modulated digital signal can be calculated by knowledge of the transmitted data bits, with no regard of analog driver or modulator characteristics—this is true at least for the lower frequency parts we are talking about. For the back scatter channel estimation that means, we calculate the actual input spectrum from the transmitted data bits. There is no need to have neither a super modulation nor a linear driver/modulator chain nor an analog measurement of the actual input spectrum.
The discussion above yields the necessary building blocks and the modus of operation. However, the outlined algorithm by use of Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) is not the only possible implementation. Adaptive filter designs have been widely used for channel estimation, too. For example echo cancellation in hands free telephony use adaptive channel models of the acoustical echo channel. Bi-directional modems use adaptive channel estimations to compensate the cooper cable cross talk. Adaptive filter designs use various methods for channel estimation. Main differences to the frequency domain solution above are—numeric and algorithmic complexity, convergence speed, robustness. Most of them are applicable to the back scatter channel estimation, too. Despite of all differences, all channel estimation methods have in common the spectral requirements to the input signal as discussed in the previous chapter. Independent of the implementation, the back scatter channel can be digitally calculated if the relevant spectral components occur in the data, which is the case for asynchronous optical burst mode but not for continuous modulation.
In summary of
In summary of
First the digital payload signal 1 is band limited and down sampled to the required spectral range at a low pass and decimation device 51. The resulting signal x is then filtered by an adaptive FIR (finite impulse response) filter 52 that acts as the channel model. The output of the channel model y is then compared to the output of the real back scatter channel z. The resulting error signal ε is fed to the adaptation algorithm 53 that adjusts the filter coefficients a1-aN in a way that minimizes the average quadratic error (E[ε2 ]−>min). The filtering function for the estimated channel output y in time step k is:
The adaptation algorithm of the coefficients ai is:
a i k+1 =a i k+γ·χk−i·(z k−yk)
where ai k denotes the ith filter coefficient in time step k. γ is a small positive constant that controls the convergence speed and robustness of the algorithm.
After convergence of the algorithm the coefficients a0-aN are the samples of the desired OTDR plot.
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You’ve got to admire the way Myer’s chief executive Bernie Brookes continues to talk the talk.
In an environment that has been incredibly testing for any retail boss, Brookes has stayed what I would call “realistically optimistic”, describing the market as it is (very tough) while not failing to talk up Myer as a business moving to meet the challenges of structural change.
On Friday he received good coverage for a speech where he declared that online pioneers such as Catch of the Day had “‘had their moment in the sun” and that within three years, Australia’s list of the top online retailers would be dominated by the big names with big chains of stores – like Myer, of course.
“They’ve been there when there has been no effective competition,’’ Brookes said of the online-only retailers who lead our online pack.
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“If we produce a list in three years’ time of the top internet sellers in Australia, it will be dominated by the Myers, the David Joneses, the Kmarts … the existing bricks and mortar retailers. That’s exactly what’s happened in the US and UK.’’
It’s a theme that he’s been talking about for a year. You might remember last year I wrote about Brookes’ declaration that so-called “onmi-channelled” retailers would come to dominate the lists of the biggest online sellers, because online-only retailers simply couldn’t match the convenience of an offline/online model.
Brookes’ big piece of evidence to support his argument was a list of the top 20 retailers in the US – only two were pure online retailers, being Amazon and 1800 Flowers.
The latest list from the website Internet Retailer tells a similar story – only four of its top 20 online retailers are pure internet players, and an additional retailer, QVC, is basically a television shopping network that also sells online.
Big retailers with big physical chains of stores still dominate online sales in the US – in the top 10 are names like Walmart, Staples, Apple and even Sears, a department store not a million miles from Myer.
So Brookes’ theory is there. But what Australian retailers lack – and Myer is prime example – is any sort of history in online retail.
The likes of Walmart, Staples and Sears have been seriously selling online for more than a decade. This is certainly not the case in Australia.
Myer only started seriously ramping up its website last year and the process of expanding its online product range continues. Its great competitor, David Jones, only re-opened its online store in 2010 after shutting it completely when the dot com bubble burst.
Brookes’ theory about multi-channel retailers coming to dominate online sales might be right, but I struggle to believe his three-year time frame – the big names will be on the list, but I really doubt they will dominate.
This is not the US or the UK. Our big retailers have no experience, no heritage and very little know-how of selling online. They are still at the point of bringing their sites up to what many would see as minimum standards required for a big brand.
Brookes would do well to look at the latest results of electronics retailer JB Hi-Fi, which has been selling online for far longer than Myer or David Jones, and has only managed to get online sales to $50.8 million or 1.62% of sales. That is still well, well behind the likes of Catch of the Day, which has $250 million in revenue, or Deals Direct, which has about $100 million.
Bernie and his brothers in bricks and mortar retailing still face a real online waiting game.

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