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1.1 Background to the Code of Practice
Concerns about the use of police stop and search in Scotland were first raised in 2014 after research suggested there was a higher rate of searching in Scotland compared to other countries and that children and young people were disproportionately subject to police searches (Murray 2014). In particular, Murray’s research raised legal and ethical issues about the use of non-statutory searches which were conducted on the basis of consent rather than any legislative powers. In early 2015, an audit review by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland ( HMICS) concluded that a widespread review of stop and search was necessary and recommended that a police Code of Practice be introduced. In response, the Cabinet Secretary for Justice, Michael Matheson MSP, established an Independent Advisory Group on Stop and Search ( IAGSS) to determine what legislative and governance changes were necessary to ensure that stop and search was conducted in a fair, effective and proportionate manner and to consider the need for a Code of Practice.
Following an extensive review of the evidence, the IAGSS reported its findings to the Cabinet Secretary in August 2015 and recommended that non-statutory searching should be abolished and that there should be a statutory Code of Practice for stop and search. The IAGSS also recommended that data on stop and search should be published on a regular basis by Police Scotland and that all of the changes to stop and search should be subject to a detailed implementation and training plan. The IAGSS were unable to make recommendations on the introduction of new legislation to cover searching of young people for alcohol (for which there is currently no statutory power) and recommended that further consultation be conducted on this subject. All of the IAGSS recommendations were accepted by the Cabinet Secretary and new legislative provisions governing the use of stop and search were introduced in Section 65 of the Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2016. The Act included provision for a Code of Practice for Stop and Search in Scotland, which came into force on 11th May 2017.
In order to evaluate the implementation of the Code of Practice and to consider whether there were any gaps in legislative provision, the IAGSS developed proposals for a review once the Code of Practice had been in force for 12 months, thus allowing it to become embedded in policing practice and to achieve the level of change within Police Scotland that is expected. The Cabinet Secretary for Justice also requested a six month interim review to provide an early indication of whether the Code of Practice had met its aims. This report sets out the findings of the interim review, covering the first full six month period from the implementation of the Code of Practice, from 1st June to 30th November 2017.
1.2 Scope of the six month interim review
During the course of deliberations by the IAGSS, police representatives and other stakeholder groups raised specific concerns about the proposed changes to stop and search in Scotland. Some stakeholders questioned whether the new legislative provisions and the Code of Practice adequately ensured that policing practice would not be unduly restricted in its efforts to keep people safe in Scotland. There were also concerns that, in the absence of non-statutory search, police officers might start to increase their reliance on other forms of legislation. Having observed significant disproportionality in the use of stop and search, especially against young males, stakeholders also expressed a need to ensure that the tactic was not used unfairly against those with protected characteristics. Therefore, the scope of the six month review covers four main areas, as detailed below.
i. Identify potential gaps in the legislation around young people and alcohol
The lack of a police power to search young people for alcohol was one of the most contentious issues in the public consultation on Stop and Search conducted in 2015. In particular, policing representatives were concerned that the abolition of consensual searching would leave them powerless to search a young person in the event that they were suspected of carrying concealed alcohol, thus placing the young person or others at risk, and that the existing powers of seizure were insufficient to deal with the extent of the problem in Scotland. Others, however, argued that there was no strong evidence to suggest that a power to search young people for alcohol was necessary and that such a power may result in disproportionately high search rates amongst young people, which might damage relationships between young people and the police (see Murray and McVie 2016). It was also noted that the power to search for alcohol is not available for officers in England and Wales (although it is available to PCSOs).
The IAGSS report stated that there was insufficient evidence to support the creation of a new legislative power to search children for alcohol at that time, but recommended that the situation be reviewed after the Code of Practice had been in place for a period of time. Therefore, the six month interim review provides information on the number and nature of incidents dealt with by police that involve young people and alcohol and considers whether there is any evidence to suggest that the lack of a power to search for alcohol has resulted in an increase in the use of arrest amongst young people for alcohol-related issues. The review also looks at the wider context of alcohol related concerns, including trends in alcohol use and hospital admissions for young people under the influence of alcohol.
ii. Identify other potential gaps in the legislation or lack of clarity in the Code of Practice
The wording of Section 65 of the Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2016 states that officers may only conduct search a person who is not in custody “in accordance with a power of search conferred in express terms by an enactment, or under the authority of a warrant expressly conferring a power of search”. During the IAGSS consultations, some police officers expressed concern that there was no explicit power to search in situations where police officers believed intervention was necessary to preserve life. In response, Paragraph 3.4 of the CoP was added to make clear that officers must take all steps necessary to protect life. In order to assess whether the current legislation has left any significant gaps or ambiguities in the powers of police officers to stop and search, this review considers evidence on the number of searches that were considered justifiable by police officers but which were not explicitly covered by Section 65 of the Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2016. This includes interventions under Sections 20 and 32 of the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 to protect life. The review also considers any issues specifically raised by officers when recording a search about the lack of legislative provision.
iii. Identify any increase in the use of Section 60 Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994
After the phasing out of consensual search, some stakeholders expressed concern that the use of so-called ‘no suspicion’ searches by Police Scotland under Section 60 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 could increase. The review therefore considers whether there was any increase in the number of authorisations for, or change in the profile of, searches conducted under Section 60.
iv. Examine use of search involving individuals with protected characteristics
Concern was expressed during the public consultation on stop and search about the disproportionate searching of children and young people, and on the mechanisms of policing engagement which can have a negative effect on young people and their attitudes towards the police. Section 7 of the new Code of Practice specifically addressed the issue of searches involving children and young people, and Police Scotland provided training for all officers aimed at improving methods of engagement with young people. The training also examined the issue of unconscious bias when dealing with any individuals with protected characteristics. Therefore, the review looks at the impact of the Code of Practice by examining any changes in the profile of searches and whether rates of search appear to be disproportionately high and detection rates disproportionately low in respect of any group with protected characteristics, especially children and young people.
1.3 Evidence used in the review
As it is an interim review, it is based mainly on analysis of readily available statistical data or other information held by Police Scotland or from other open source data. This includes data from the Stop and Search Database (search and seizure) and the Storm Unity Database (containing data on reported incidents), provided by Police Scotland. The review also draws on a short report provided by the Police Scotland National Stop and Search Unit ( NSSU) (see Appendix 1). The NSSU report summarises information recorded by police officers using the Calls for Feedback facility on the Police Scotland Stop and Search intranet page (which allows officers to share their experiences of using stop and search and highlight any issues they have identified with the legislation or CoP). It also provides data from their 100% review of search records and a sample of daily ‘incidents of note’. In total, the Police Scotland report drew on 71 incidents or pieces of feedback and, therefore, provides a valuable source of evidence. The review also draws on data supplied by the Information Services Division ( ISD) of NHS National Services Scotland on the number of hospital admissions involving young people. All analyses were subject to statistical testing and, unless otherwise stated, any differences reported in this review are significant at the 95% confidence level.
The review did not involve any qualitative research, such as canvassing the views and experiences of police officers, young people or individuals working with children and young people; however, qualitative research will be commissioned by Scottish Government and reported as part of the 12 month review. Recommendations on the focus of the qualitative research that should be conducted are included in section 8 of this report.
The interim review period covers the six months from 1 st June to 30 th November 2017; however, comparisons are made with the equivalent six months prior to implementation of the Code of Practice (1 st June to 30 th November 2016). In addition, for the sake of understanding patterns of continuous change, month by month analysis using data covering the 12 month period prior to the introduction of the Code and the six months after is provided, where appropriate.
1.4 Structure of the report
Section two of this report sets out an overview of the changes that occurred in the use of both stop and search and police use of alcohol seizures in the six months following implementation of the Code of Practice compared with the equivalent six month period in the previous year. It also examines the general change in the positive detection rate for searches (including by statutory provision) and identifies changes in the geographical profile of searches across Scotland. Sections three to seven of the report provide the currently available evidence on each of the four areas covered by the scope of the review, as discussed in section 1.2 above. Conclusions and recommendations for the 12 month review are contained in the final section of the report.
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Etiquette says... One Night At Walmart. Uh huh. And for all the times we've been patrons of the Night Stoppers of Walmart society... that's 'zactly what we done.
This night shall be our Third night, courtesy of Walmart. Parked it with a lame truck Saturday afternoon and received the clearance that we'd have no trouble, so we could get into the shop Monday morning.
Monday morning rolled around, right on schedule... the truck rolled into the Dealers yard, right on schedule... and right on schedule that @#%$ Murphy showed up.
Now, in amongst all the wires and hoses and confabulationary plumbing and hardware that constitutes the guts and structure of a modern diesel truck lives a thing called the ECM. That's engineer speak for engine control module.
Fabulous lil' boxes. They tell the engine how to run and when to do it in a fashion that makes these late model rigs run the old thumpers of my youth to gasping wrecks trying to keep up.
Uh Huh... right up until they don't. Now, in the old days when the side of your carburetor blew out, you could look in there under the hood and say; "Aw Hell! The side of the carburetor blew out!" The fix was simple. Bolt on a fresh one.
Now, you have to ask that ECM and it's lil' recording devices; "What ail's you son?" and 99.9% of the time it pops up a CODE that tells you 'zactly what's ailing. Uh HUH. Not 100% I said 99.9%
Any of you still wonderin' what % I stumble around in? You thought YOU were special? HA! I live with the sure and certain knowledge that I ain't no 1%er... I am a .1 %er... you see that lil' bitty POINT there in front of the 1 right?
Yup... that fancy ee-lek-trawnic whizbangin' gizmo under the seat... or wherever they hide it... refuses to tell anybody which part is the right part... to replace... It didn't record a dang thing.
The consequence being; "If it ain't broke... we can't fix it!" arrrrrrgggggghhhhhhhhh! ... and I'm not willing to roll out into the far flung wilds with a lame rig.
So we ride into our THIRD Walmart night...
Well Hell, at least they have craft beer for sale inside and no shortage of TP...
Life is a Beer... Goes down easy and frequently leaves you sitting on the porch looking stupid.
I'm going to assume you went to the dealer and there was no code in the ecm. If this is true, be sure to have them check fuel pressure, if you don't have a pressure guage added on to your dash guages. It should be 13-14 lbs.
acheapguy; Yeah, went to a dealer figuring they're the only ones to reprogramme the ECM if that's the culprit and nope, No codes stored in either controller. ugh. two things. I haven't added a fuel pressure gauge but I did put a pressure warning sensor in that warns of low fuel pressure. Also, the stumble is not the stuttering struggle of a bad fuel pump of which I've had like five over the years. This is that 3-5 seconds of simply no throttle response. Runs perfect before and perfect after... No hard starts and no anything but that "Stumble" running down the road... and of course, the light and the CODE cleared before I could get it to the shop... WHAP WHAP WHAP! in the head with a rubber mallet!!! So... tomorrow they'll try again... and I might just take it out and TRY to force another failure... so I can take it in with the Idiot Light Active! :)
Howdy Mr Gore, NDR;
The dealer should have a portable computer they can hook-up and then test drive your truck to hopefully capture the error.
We had a similar experience with the Excursion a few years ago. Same symptoms as you have described. No one could find the problem. The ECM finally died while driving across central TX. Just like turning off the key, the engine died and we coasted to a stop. $1500 and 24-hours later we were back on the road.
Hope your solution is easier and cheaper.
Hey Mike; yeah... was hoping to avoid that :-/ SE Washington and a lot of Texas have a lot in common.
Guess we'll make sure the towing is paid up and roll if they can't find it. Figure the ECM or the TPS... and Can't get either to trip with anybody looking :-/ damned murphy bastard...
Well, fixed or not, bound for Montana sometime soon.
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6-6:30am is really an early start for school but in the cool of the day. How many hours, on average, is their school day?
It is always a mystery to me on school times. Even though school may start at 6:30 here, or even in Central and South America is about the same. The students will arrive one-half hour late, as well as the teachers. Then, always seem be lounging around outside, to actually see student inside a classroom in Africa, Central, or South America is sort of rare. At best, I think they have school to noon. I see school as a babysitting process on the planet. They walk home at 4:00 here, but truly this is a mystery to me, I can never get a straight answer about School times on the planet. My mother drove me crazy asking this question in Guatemala. She would see students in uniforms walking around, and say, "Why are they not in school?" I would say, "The go to school, and then they take a break." The teaches arrive way late, and the concept of time is just a word, not something real in Africa, Central, or South America.
In Venezuela it was exactly that way. Kids sort of stream to school over the course of the morning and straggle home in the afternoon. During the day the classrooms are often empty.

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Each of the 50 stores of V2 retail is doing 12 crores in annual sales, and being valued at 30 crore per store. Given most of these stores are in small towns, I find these numbers too large to make sense!
I’m a long-term investor in V2 Retail. On a work visit to Delhi about 10 days back, I dropped into their store near the international airport. Was very impressed by the overall look of the shop and their systems. Piped music playing Hindi hits, with intermittent announcements about their ongoing promotions. Bought a T-shirt and did a few enquiries from the counter clerk. He told me they are currently doing sales worth 4 to 5 lacs every day. On the weekend the sales climb up to 6 to 7 lacs a day. The number goes up by at least 50% during the festival months. Considering this was one of their larger outlets, I can imagine 12 crores per annum per store could be the right figure or pretty close to accurate.
V2 Retails opens 2 more stores in Jharkhand and Odisha.
V2 Retail Ltd opens Retail Store at Hyderabad, Telangana
60th store opened today.So, another 40 stores remaining as per management target for this year
Found these slides by a well followed person on twitter. Personally i agree with the analysis given how Q3 and Q4 results have panned out. Would want to know other people’s opinion about the same. Not that things cant get better from here as it happens with many small cap companies. ( dis: Buying price is 35 but presently selling out slowly )
I am failing to understand why there is so much demand of vmart whereas v2 retail is hovering on same price for last 6 months. Both have same customer targets. More or less their ebitda margins are same. Anyone can shade lights on the differences between them?

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New Delhi, Sep 13 | The Rs 235 crore and Rs 141 crore for Punjab and Haryana respectively for crop residue management and the other measures taken by the Central government will solve the problem of air pollution to a large extent, according to Agriculture Secretary Sanjay Agarwal.
Including this year’s allocation, under the central sector ‘Promotion of agricultural mechanization for in-situ management of crop residue’ scheme, the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers’ Welfare has allocated Rs 1050.68 crore for Punjab and Rs 640.9 crore for Haryana since 2018-19 for crop residue management machines on subsidy to the farmers and for undertaking information, education and communication (IEC) activities for mass awareness.
These machines ensure that the crop residue is weeded out entirely ahead of the next sowing instead of the farmers burning what is called parali in north-west India. Since 2016-17, a haze of pollution engulfs Delhi-NCR and the entire north-west India for weeks together especially ahead of and during winters. One of the many sources of pollution is the parali burning, i.e. the crop residue burning by the farmers in Punjab and Haryana.
Using the central funds, the states have established 30,900 custom hiring centres to provide machines and equipment to small and marginal farmers on hire. More than 1.58 lakh crop residue management machines have been supplied to these subsidized centres and farmers.
In the 2020 season, through this scheme, a reduction in the number of paddy residue burning cases in comparison to 2016 in the states of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab were reported as 64 per cent, 52 per cent and 23 per cent respectively, Agarwal said.
“This year too, with the scheme allocation for Punjab and Haryana along with several other measures taken by the Central government, the problem of parali burning should not be as severe as earlier,” Agarwal told media persons during an interaction.
The states have been asked to carry out micro-level planning at the village and block level by identifying the problems and gaps and accordingly plan the strategies to reduce crop residue burning.
Parliament had last month approved the Commission for Air Quality Management in the National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Act that is mandated to take the airshed approach and plan holistically to tackle the air pollution problem that plagues the entire north-west India in winters. Airshed (on the lines of watershed) is the geographical area within which the wind movement has a bearing on its meteorology and therefore on movement of pollutants that lead to air pollution.
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Arden, North Carolina (February 14, 2020) — For decades, The Inspirationshave served God, using their music to minister and spread the gospel. Though the Biblical messages stay the same, the stories never get old for those who hear them and are uplifted by God’s promises. On their latest album, Ever Old, Ever New, The Inspirations once again tell that good news with their signature sound. The album, now available for pre-order, will be released April 10 on Horizon Records.
Inspiring the album’s title, the first single “Forever Settled” captures that theme of God’s truth never changing. Featuring Roland Kesterson on the verses, the song then breaks into a true traditional quartet style, with Marlin Shubert stepping out on the bass vocal.
The Inspirations sing about keeping the Church traditions alive on “1945” and “I Like The Songs That Mama Sang The Best.” A reminder of a simpler time, “1945”features Archie Watkins singing about keeping the tenets of church alive, and not losing the power of services. “I Like The Songs That Mama Sang The Best,” a remake of an Inspirations classic, takes listeners back in time with vivid memories of hymns that have become traditional in church.
On Ever Old, Ever New, The Inspirations also explore how to live a faithful life that will get us to heaven. “Show Them Love,” written by Sandy Knight and producerJeff Collins, explains that the best way to answer the call to share the gospel is to act in the image of Jesus and love everyone you meet. The upbeat “Enter In” features a country sound and Wyatt Austin on bass vocals. After living a faithful life, Jesus will welcome you as you enter into heaven. “Then What” caught Watkins’ ear because of how it tells life’s story. People plan and work hard throughout life, but rarely do they give life after this one much thought, even though it is inevitable.
The only instrumental on the album, the classic “I’ll Fly Away” features Luke Vaught playing guitars, keyboards, pedal steel, upright bass, mandolin, dobro and fiddle.
Other songs include “He Turned When I Touched Him” about reaching out to God to be made whole; “Home Is Sounding Sweeter,” written and sung by Kesterson; “Knowing You’re There” a reminder to thank God for blessings featuring Eddie Deitz; and “On The Right Side,” which closes the album with the crucifixion story and finding salvation through Christ.
While keeping their signature style, The Inspirations have crafted a collection of songs that speak powerfully to those who hear them. Ever Old, Ever New reaffirms The Inspirations’ place as one of Southern Gospel’s most beloved groups.
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The Inspirations first formed in 1964 in Bryson City, North Carolina and became full time in 1969 after hosting their first “Singing In The Smokies” event. With a number of hit songs through the 1970s, the group rose to national attention and joined the Gospel Singing Jubilee Television program. In January of 1970, they secured their first #1 song on the Singing News Chart, “Jesus Is Coming Soon,” marking just the beginning of their chart-topping success. In November of 1973, The Inspirations held the #1 spot for 12 months with “Touring That City.” It was followed with the success of “When I Wake Up To Sleep No More” in 1974 and “Jesus Is Mine” in 1976. In 2001, The Inspirations recorded their first album with Horizon Records, titled Pure Vintage. The album’s first song, “I’ll Not Turn My Back On Him Now,” returned the group to the top of the Singing News chart after 26 years. It was followed with more #1 tracks with “I Have Not Forgotten” and “If You Only Knew.” The Inspirations are Archie Watkins, Eddie Deitz, Marlin Shubert, Roland Kesterson, Wyatt Austin and Luke Vaught.


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A world heritage city, embellished with historic sites, enthralling architecture, sizzling street food, astonishing monuments, elite industries, fascinating education institutions and whatnot.
Isn’t it seems like a dream? And what if the city is going to become a smart city? Isn’t it feels like a fantasy come true?
You may wonder why I am building a castle in the air. Then, I want to tell you that this castle is not in the air anymore. It has reached Earth and more particularly, on motherland India.
Are you still wondering what I am talking about?
So, let me clear to you that I am talking about the Manchester of India, Ahmedabad. Ahmedabad is the most populous city of Gujarat, located beside the Sabarmati River. It has emerged as an important economic and educational hub.
Although, the hit of Covid-19 affected the real estate sector of Ahmedabad to a great extent. The prices have been stagnant during the 2016 to 2019 period. But, a historic high was seen in 2019 but this momentum also broke down because of a covid-19 pandemic.
The real estate in covid-19 has seen a virtual standstill in the second half of the year 2020. Residential areas fell approximately 61% and office transactions observed a fall of 15% in 2020. However, the real estate market of the city regained strength in the second half of the year.
Office transactions have exceeded by 13 times or by 1174% and residential areas grew by 139% in the last quarter. Moreover, the real estate sector was almost doubled in 2020 compared to the 2019 quarterly average. The resumption has improved home buyers as well as investors and was successful in bringing the demand back.
The Gujarat government has taken some great steps for uplifting the standstill real estate sector like increasing the maximum area limit for affordable houses and enabling agricultural land to be used for affordable houses. The steps have a positive impact on the real estate sector.
But still, it was not the required push. The Dholera smart city begins to spread its magic and the whole scenario has changed.
Ahmedabad has observed huge growth after the development of Dholera SIR and with the growth of Ahmedabad city, more and more people are demanding properties in Ahmedabad and as a result, the graph of the real estate in Ahmedabad is continuously rising.
Like the fascinating growth of Ahmedabad over the years, the real estate sector of Ahmedabad has also touched great heights now. It has increased manifolds. The exceptional achievement which will always sparkle in the crown of Ahmedabad is the smart city of Dholera SIR.
The smart city of Dholera and Ahmedabad is going to be twin cities in future and this is what has allured innumerable buyers to buy properties in Ahmedabad. The project has also taken the real estate in Ahmedabad to an unimaginable level.
The Smart City project by the Indian government has acted as a big boon for the real estate sector as well as housing finance companies. It will fill the gaps in the development of new and modern houses with all the latest facilities like smart solutions, sustainable development, security of women and children, sanitation, etc., along with providing people with a decent quality of life.
The promises made by the government appears to be a dream for most of the Indians and that’s why people are feeling a magnetic pull from the properties and every possible investment opportunity present there. As a result, the prices of land has risen to a great extent.
People have started buying agricultural land, plots, villas, bungalows summer houses, farm houses etc. For Rowhouses, bungalows and villas, the prices in the West part of Ahmedabad are booming as development in Ahmedabad is moving westwards.
Numerous big investors like Adani, Amarpali Ltd., Astral Ltd., Cardila healthcare Ltd., etc. For affordable homes, Shilaj, Vaishnodevi, Chandkheda and Nikol Vastral are touching heights.
People who want to buy budget houses or apartments are moving towards these regions, in particular. The properties located on the Sardar Patel ring road are reaching a huge population of investors as it is connected to the whole city, is observing great development and is considered as one of the most peaceful areas of Ahmedabad.
Furthermore, a huge demand has been seen in weekend homes. Not only the big investors but also numerous small investors are coming up.
Moreover, along with the Indian investors, foreign investors are also seeing Dholera as a huge investment opportunity. The city is pulling investors like a magnet and the Sardar Patel ring road is coming out as an investment hotspot for real estate.
Thus, Ahmedabad has seen great development over time and there is still more to come. The Dholera smart city project will be completed by 2042 and with the increasing developments in the Dholera SIR, the demands of the property will also increase. Like the GIFT City, Gujarat has attracted some of the biggest companies with its development, Dholera is also expected to do wonders and all the wonders in Dholera will do magic in Ahmedabad, especially in the real estate sector. The sector is observing a good rise in residential as well as industrial and agricultural sectors and it can be forecasted that there is a period of bloom ahead.
So, invest in Ahmedabad and you will not repent in future.

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Coupling the precocious talents of Ruud a.k.a. Metrodome and Black Josh a.k.a YungSweglawd, the production of this album is one of finesse, artistry and cultural relevance. Ruud’s record collection is a lavish cornucopia of the sounds and beats from the ‘70s to the ‘90’s that drove real music. And Josh’s helium lyrics and rhetorical dexterity meld the layers of sound and samples into one lethal weapon.
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- During the Rainy Season in Cancun, Here’s What to Do. Visit the Maya Museum to learn more about the culture of the Maya. The Maya Museum, located right in the heart of the Cancun hotel zone, is an excellent place to learn everything you need to know about the Maya culture that emerged in the area.
- Investigate the subterranean world. When it comes to underground exploration, bad weather is no barrier. By exploring the caverns and subterranean rivers of Ro, you may learn about the geology and past history of the Yucatan Peninsula.
- Take advantage of a spa treatment. Image courtesy of AlejandroLinaresGarcia/Wikimedia Commons/CC BY-SA 3.0. If you are unable to take advantage of the sunshine, you will have to find another method to unwind
- go shopping. It’s impossible to be disappointed when it comes to shopping in Cancun. Take a Cooking Class to learn how to prepare some of the local delicacies. Instead of being depressed about the rain, you might use the opportunity to learn how to create some of your favorite Mexican recipes while the weather is bad.
What are the best things to do in Cancun?
On top of seeing four cenotes in a single day and participating in additional activities such as kayaking, snorkeling, and zip-lining, there are other excursions available in Cancun that are not offered by Viator. 2. Visit the Xcaret Ecopark in Cancun.
Will it rain when I go to Cancun?
When it comes to arranging a holiday to Cancun, the weather is the most prevalent source of anxiety for visitors and locals alike.Is it going to rain?What can you do in Cancun on a wet day if you don’t want to go swimming?There will be little to worry about if your vacation dates are between the months of December and April.Hurricane season is over, and the driest months of the year have arrived.
What can you do in Cancun when its raining?
- Cancun Rainy Day Guide: 6 Fantastic Things to Do When It Rains in Cancun Visit a cenote
- go snorkeling
- see submarines
- visit a museum
- go to the aquarium. The Interactive Aquarium is located inside the Plaza La Isla Shopping Center, which is located at kilometer 12.5 in the hotel zone. Shopping is also available.
- CARM provides a shopping excursion that may be purchased by the hour
What to do at an all inclusive resort when it rains?
- How to make the most of a wet day when staying at an all-inclusive resort Spend a day at the spa pampering yourself. A spa day on a wet day is the best kind of day.
- Embrace It
- Embrace It
- Embrace It
- Embrace It
Does it rain all day in Cancun?
There is a chance that it will rain during the day. However, there is a chance that it will rain for 5 minutes to an hour throughout the day, or for an hour or two over night, with the remainder of the day being sunny.
How long does rain last in Cancun?
However, the good news is that it usually rains for about 1-3 days and then it is over, or it may rain for a short period of time and then it is over. February or March are the months with the least amount of rain. The month of October receives the greatest rainfall. This is frequently determined by which months hurricanes or tropical storms move through..
What are the rainiest months in Cancun?
The months of January, June, September, October, and November are the wettest months of the year (rainy season). October is the wettest month of the year on average, with 10.75 inches (273.0 mm) of precipitation. April is the driest month of the year, with an average of 1.61 inch (41.0 mm) of precipitation.
Is June rainy season in Cancun?
Cancun Weather in June: Summer is the rainy season in this part of the world, and June is one of the wettest months.Despite the fact that most days have a considerable degree of cloud covering, true storms only occur on about a quarter of the days; even then, it is uncommon that it would rain for an extended period of time.It is later in the month when the first genuinely scorching days of summer arrive.
Is it a good time to go to Cancun in June?
Summer months are from June to August. You should visit Cancun during the summer if you want to save money on your travel expenses while also avoiding crowds. Cancun is officially in the midst of hurricane season, which means that temperatures are high and humid, with regular rain showers.
What to do in Tulum if it rains?
- Swim in the pool. Visit a Cenote and have a swim in the sea. Take a swim in a cenote
- have a relaxing massage. Most Tulum spas feature indoor massage rooms, so you won’t have to worry about getting wet.
- Take a Yoga Class to relax. Yoga courses are available at a number of Tulum hotels.
- A drink
- a Mayan Astrology reading
- a Temazcal ceremony
- a flotation tank experience
- and more are all available.
Is there always a chance of rain in Cancun?
Cancun and the Mayan Riviera have a semi-tropical climate, with an average annual temperature of 78 degrees Fahrenheit (26 degrees Celsius), which may reach 95 degrees Fahrenheit (35 degrees Celsius) in the summer. The annual average rainfall is 1400 millimeters. Rain can be intense in Cancun at times, although it is rare that it will rain for your whole vacation.
What should I avoid in Cancun?
- There are ten things that you should absolutely avoid doing when in Cancun. If you only stay in the hotel zone, you risk losing your resort bracelet. If you only stay in Cancun, you risk eating at Seor Frog’s. If you only stay in Cancun, you risk losing your resort bracelet. If you only stay in Cancun, you risk losing your resort bracelet.
Is Cancun always cloudy?
Don’t be concerned, Cancun is typically a sunny destination. 4. In response to the question ″Does it constantly rain?″ Visit shangrilacaribe.net to see a live webcam in action.
Is there tequila tasting in Cancun?
The greatest spot to go for a tequila tour is a restaurant called La Distilleria, which is located about kilometer 12. Afternoon is a good time to go. An introductory drink, a highly educational tour, a tequila tasting (blanco, respado, anejo), and an appetizer taster are all included for 85 pesos (about $8.50USD).
Is Cancun under hurricane watch?
La Distilleria, which is located about kilometer 12 on the highway, is the finest site to go for the greatest tequila tour. Afternoon is a good time to go! An introductory drink, a highly educational tour, a tequila tasting (blanco, respado, anejo), and an appetizer taster are all included for 85 pesos (about $8.50 USD).
How safe is Cancun?
The quick answer is that Cancun is considered to be a pretty safe city in general. The crime rate in this area is far lower than in many other parts of Mexico. The Mexican government makes every effort to ensure that Cancun is a safe destination for travelers, as tourism is the region’s most important source of revenue.


If you are planning a local Delaware wedding or know someone who is, make sure to grab the Fall/Winter issue of Delaware Bride! The issue out now features a bridal shoot at the gorgeous Buena Vista Farms here in Delaware. This issue is full of current trends, vendors, and articles like "Should you hire a wedding planner?"
I was fortunate enough to both shoot a wedding there this summer and have Delaware Bride publish an image from that wedding. Here's to Carmen and Rebecca's beautiful June 2013 wedding!


Bill seeks to change the Clean City Law10/09/2020
Por: Marianne Albers, Felipe Lourenço
The Clean City Law has been in force since 2017, restricting and regulating the installation of advertisements in city areas. A bill is now seeking to loosen such restrictions, so that billboards can be installed on top of public and private buildings in the city of São Paulo.
This content is available only in Portuguese. Find out more here.


Computational materials design specialist to teach at Harvard
A leader in computational materials design will bring an industry perspective to the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) this year.
Sadasivan Shankar will be the first Distinguished Scientist in Residence at the Institute for Applied Computational Science (IACS) at SEAS from August until December 2013.
He will join the institute to teach a graduate-level course, computational design of materials. During his residence, he will also give invited lectures, advise students on their projects, and exchange ideas about in silico materials design with Harvard researchers.
Shankar is senior principal engineer and led materials design in the design and technology group within the Intel technology and manufacturing organisation. He will spend the term at SEAS under a sabbatical arrangement sponsored by Intel.


Researchers have found that attempts to keep children in as sterile an environment as possible may be counterproductive, as those growing up on farms appear to have a lower risk of asthma.
Previous studies had reported that asthma may be related to exposure to farming environments, but researchers from the University of Alberta now believe that the endotoxins from animal viruses and manure may stimulate the immune system to fight bacteria rather than trigger asthma.
An analysis of 13,524 children under the age of 12 revealed that the cumulative incidence of asthma was only 2.3 per cent in farm children, compared to 5.7 per cent for urban children and 5.3 per cent for those in non-farming rural environments.
Carina Majaesic, co-author of the study in Respirology journal, said that the findings could be used to identify high-risk children and educate parents.
'This research suggests that we should discourage childhood exposure to tobacco smoke, encourage breast feeding, and not worry about keeping children's environment too sterile,' she added.
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All You Need To Know Going Into Trade On Aug. 1
A sell-off in U.S. stocks extended to Asia as markets opened after Chairman Jerome Powell dented hopes the Federal Reserve is poised to continue easing after delivering the first interest-rate cut in over a decade.
Shares in Japan, Australian and South Korea saw moderate declines after the U.S. equities fell the most in two months. U.S. futures slid. The Singapore-traded SGX Nifty, an early indicator of NSE Nifty 50 Index’s performance in India, fell 0.45 percent to 11,071 as of 7 a.m.
Short on time? Well, then listen to this podcast for a quick summary of All You Need To Know before the opening bell.
Here’s a quick look at all that could influence equities today
- Markets turned volatile as Powell signalled the Fed is in no rush to continue with easing, unless warranted by data.
- Policy makers voted, with two officials dissenting, to lower the target range for the benchmark rate by a quarter-percentage point to 2-2.25 percent, delivering the first cut in over a decade. The shift was predicted by most investors and economists.
- President Donald Trump said in a tweet “Powell let us down” with the size of the rate cut.
- Spot gold fell after traders viewed comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.
- With the Fed out of the way, investors will continue to keep an eye on the ongoing earnings season as well as Friday’s U.S. jobs data and trade developments.
Earnings Reaction To Watch
Eicher Motors (Q1, YoY)
- Revenue down 6.5 percent to Rs 2,381.9 crore.
- Net profit down 21.6 percent to Rs 451.8 crore.
- Ebitda down 24.1 percent to Rs 614.5 crore.
- Margin at 25.8 percent versus 31.8 percent.
- Other Income up twice to Rs 120.4 crore.
- Employee expenses up 24 percent to Rs 211.6 crore.
UPL (Q1, YoY)
- Revenue up 91 percent to Rs 7,906 crore.
- Net profit down 65 percent to Rs 178 crore.
- Ebitda up 47 percent to Rs 1,246 crore.
- Margin at 15.8 percent versus 20.5 percent.
- One-time expense of Rs 72 crore in current quarter attributable to Arysta.
- Base quarter has other income of Rs 123 crore.
Ashok Leyland (Q1, YoY)
- Revenue down 9.2 percent to Rs 5,683.9 crore
- Net profit down 45.4 percent to Rs 230.2 crore.
- Ebitda down 20 percent to Rs 537 crore.
- Margin at 9.4 percent versus 10.7 percent.
Trent (Q1, YoY)
- Revenue up 29.9 percent to Rs 767.2 crore.
- Net profit up 50.8 percent to Rs 57.9 crore.
- Ebitda up 2.3 times to Rs 163.9 crore.
- Margin at 21.4 percent versus 12 percent.
- Depreciation up eight times to Rs 59.7 crore.
- Finance cost up five times to Rs 53.6 crore
Ajanta Pharma (Q1, YoY)
- Revenue up 19.7 percent to Rs 611.9 crore.
- Net profit up 8.3 percent to Rs 114.6 crore.
- Ebitda up 6.9 percent to Rs 168.4 crore.
- Margin at 27.5 percent versus 30.8 percent.
- Raw material as percent of sales at 23.3 percent versus 16.5 percent.
Container Corporation of India (Q1, YoY)
- Revenue up 4.5 percent to Rs 1,638.9 crore.
- Net profit down 9.7 percent to Rs 227.8 crore.
- Ebitda up 3.3 percent to Rs 403.2 crore.
- Margin at 24.6 percent versus 24.9 percent.
- Depreciation up 23 percent to Rs 125.3 crore.
- Other operating expenses up 12 percent to Rs 208.2 crore.
CreditAccess Grameen (Q1, YoY)
- Net interest income up 27.1 percent to Rs 232.4 crore.
- Net profit up 32.7 percent to Rs 95.8 crore.
- Disbursements up 42.9 percent to Rs 2,310 crore.
- GNPA at 0.55 percent versus 0.66 percent (QoQ)
Jagran Prakashan (Q1, YoY)
- Revenue down 3 percent to Rs 584.3 crore.
- Net profit down 24.6 percent to Rs 64.4 crore.
- Ebitda down 13.8 percent to Rs 141.1 crore.
- Margin at 24.1 percent versus 27.1 percent.
Tata Global Beverages (Q1, YoY)
- Revenue up 5.2 percent to Rs 1897.1 crore.
- Net profit up 7.8 percent to Rs 125.3 crore.
- Ebitda up 6.2 percent to Rs 264.3 crore.
- Margin at 13.9 percent versus 13.8 percent
IndiaMART InterMESH (Q1, YoY)
- Revenue up 30 percent to Rs 147.3 crore.
- Net profit at Rs 31.4 crore versus net loss of Rs 56.7 crore.
- Ebitda gain of Rs 36.7 crore versus Ebidta loss of Rs 53.2 crore.
- Other Income of Rs 14.3 crore.
- Subscription suppliers up 17 percent at 13.25 lakh.
- Business Enquiries up 15 percent at 113 million.
Indiabulls Ventures (Q1, YoY)
- Revenue up twice to Rs 710.3 crore versus Rs 349.2 crore.
- Net profit up 25.2 percent to Rs 109.8 crore versus Rs 87.7 crore
Mas Financial Services (Q1, YoY)
- Net interest income up 20.9 percent to Rs 74.6 crore.
- Net profit up 33.2 percent to Rs 41.3 crore.
- Disbursements up 20.6 percent to Rs 1,200.7 crore.
- Asset under management up 29.2 percent to Rs 5578.2 crore.
Munjal Showa (Q1, YoY)
- Revenues down 12.3 percent at Rs 388 crore.
- Net profit down 9.8 percent at Rs 15.7 crore.
- Ebitda down 2.8 percent at Rs 24.2 crore.
- Margins at 6.2 percent versus 5.6 percent.
Hester Biosciences (Q1, YoY)
- Revenue up 12.6 percent to Rs 44.8 crore.
- Net profit down 2.3 percent to Rs 8.4 crore.
- Ebitda up 18.9 percent to Rs 17.6 crore.
- Margin at 39.3 percent versus 37.2 percent
CARE Ratings (Q1, YoY)
- Revenues down 16.8 percent to Rs 499.2 crore.
- Net profit down 46.4 percent to Rs 134.9 crore.
- Ebitda down 64 percent to Rs 105.3 crore.
- Margins at 21.1 percent versus 48.6 percent.
Nifty Earnings To Watch
- Bharti Airtel
Other Earnings To Watch
- JK Tyre & Industries
- Tata Power
- Varun Beverages
- Prestige Estates Projects
- Aavas Financiers
- Adlabs Entertainment
- Axiscades Engineering Technologies
- Cera Sanitaryware
- Cholamandalam Financial Holdings
- Dalmia Bharat
- GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare
- Godrej Consumer Products
- Hindustan Construction Company
- International Paper APPM
- JSW Holdings
- LGB Forge
- Magma Fincorp
- Mahindra Logistics
- OnMobile Global
- Orient Paper & Industries
- PTC India Financial Services
- Welspun Enterprises.
Nomura on Ashok Leyland
- Maintained ‘Neutral’ with a price target of Rs 91.
- Ebitda was above consensus estimates.
- Decent margin show in challenging environment was positive.
- Medium and heavy commercial vehicles’ demand outlook continues to worsen further.
- Maintained ‘Buy’; cut price target to Rs 720 from Rs 813.
- Higher depreciation and inventory charges from Arysta acquisition impacted profits.
- Weak EU and India growth offset by strong Latin America performance.
- On track to achieve synergy guidance from Arysta.
- Maintained ‘Buy’ with a price target at Rs 800.
- Operationally inline; good start on synergies.
- Holding well in tough environment; margins inline despite adverse mix.
- Higher amortisation pulled down net income.
on Eicher Motors
- Maintained ‘Outperform’; cut price target to Rs 19,000 from Rs 21,000.
- Another weak quarter; near-term outlook remains weak.
- Premium two wheelers are better placed than mass market.
- Cut EPS estimates by 6-7 percent on lower margins for Royal Enfield and VE Commercial Vehicles.
- Maintained ‘Sell’; cut price target to Rs 15,200 from Rs 15,800.
- June quarter’s margin missed estimates; VE Commercial Vehicles was weak.
- Expect 10 percent domestic volume decline in 2019-20 for Royal Enfield.
- Channel inventory for Royal Enfield remains at manageable levels with financial health of majority dealers remaining healthy.
- Maintained ‘Equal-weight’; cut price target to Rs 17,052 from Rs 21,331.
- Demand slowdown worsened in June quarter; don't expect recovery in 2019-20.
- Regulation-driven price hikes have led to sharp slowdown in volumes, and this lowers visibility on margins.
- Cut EPS estimates for the current and the next financial year by 17 percent and 15 percent respectively to build in lower volumes and margins.
On Indian Oil Corp
- Maintained ‘Neutral’ with a price target at Rs 165.
- Big beat supported by inventory gains and resilient core marketing performance.
- Refining aided by inventory gains.
- Prefer BPCL and HPCL to IOCL.
- Maintained ‘Overweight’ with a price target at Rs 200.
- Another strong quarter for the marketing and refining.
- Decline in debt would be seen as positive.
- Maintained ‘Buy’ with a price target of Rs 200.
- Surprise inventory gains help earnings beat.
- Stable retail fuel margins to help earnings stability and valuation rerating.
On Zee Entertainment
- Maintained ‘Buy’ with a price target of Rs 415.
- Stake sale healthy but overhang remains.
- Will have to complete sale of other assets within the stiff deadline.
- May have to sell additional stake in to address the possible shortfall.
- Expect the stock to remain sideways over next few months.
- Maintained ‘Buy’ with a price target at Rs 522.
- Promoter stake sale alleviates pledging concerns to some extent.
- Sale of remaining assets remains critical for investor confidence.
- Believe further re-rating will also depend on improvement in the working capital.
- Maintained ‘Neutral’ with a price target at Rs 400.
- Promoter stake sale - not the best deal possible.
- Deal addresses only part of the promoter debt problems.
- For debt outstanding, stake in Zee and Dish TV will provide collateral of Rs 12,000 crore, thus providing some comfort to lenders.
Stocks To Watch
- Zee Entertainment: Invesco Oppenheimer Developing Markets Fund to acquire up to 11 percent stake in the company for Rs 4,224 crore from the promoters. That company said that it has initiated the process of divesting key assets, with aim to repay all lenders by September.
- IDBI Bank clarified that the bank has no exposure in Coffee Day Enterprises. The Group’s trustee arm is not a lender to an entity but acts as security trustee.
- HDFC reduced retail prime lending rate on housing loans by 10 basis points with effect from Aug. 1.
- Punjab National Bank: Reduced MCLR by 10 basis points across various tenors with effect from Aug. 1. One-month MCLR at 7.95 percent and one-year MCLR at 8.3 percent.
- Bosch to suspend all manufacturing operation at company’s Bidadi plant from Aug. 1-3.
- Reliance Capital said that it has fully repaid its commercial papers on due date and the outstanding amount stands at zero from the peak of Rs 3,500 crore.
- Wipro stated that it has received final comments from the SEBI. Buyback period from Aug. 14-28.
- Bharat Electronics: Government sold 7.04 crore shares via off market transactions for CPSE issue, decreasing stake in the company from 58.89 percent to 55.93 percent.
- Unichem Laboratories received four observations from the U.S. FDA’s inspection at Goa formulation facility.
- GMR Infra: Board approved raising Rs 2,500 crore vie equity and Rs 57.4 crore via debentures.
- Indiabulls Venture: Board executed sale of company’s Broking business to group’s arm Indiabulls Securities.
- Mercator: ONGC has invoked bank guarantees and proceeds of Rs 142.19 crore has been remitted by Axis Bank. The appeal was dismissed NCLT and Mercator has already invoked the arbitration against ONGC. Trial may be completed by September 2020.
- Affle India IPO gets 86.5 times demand for shares offered
- Spandana Sphoorty to sell shares at Rs 853-856 each via IPO starting Aug. 5
- Automakers to announce July sales data.
- 10:30 a.m.: Markit India Manufacturing PMI for July, prior 52.1
- Delta Corp: Smaller Cap World Fund sold 15.87 lakh shares (0.59 percent) at Rs 144 each.
- Lakshmi Vilas Bank: Eriska Investment Fund sold 20 lakh shares (0.63 percent) at Rs 47.8 each.
- Sical Logistics, Rane Engine Valve, Coffee Day Enterprises price band revised to 10 percent.
- Vimta Labs to move into short term ASM Framework.
Who’s Meeting Whom
- Mahindra Lifespace Developers to meet ICICI Pru AMC and IDFC AMC on Aug. 1
- Kalpataru Power Transmission to meet Quest Investment Advisors on Aug. 1
- Cholamandalam Investment and Finance to meet Axis Capital, Vallum Capital Advisors and other investors from Aug. 1-21
Money Market Update
The sovereign bond traders today will assess the implications of the U.S. Fed rate decision.
Yesterday, the yield on the benchmark 10-year government bond fell two basis points to 6.37 percent, extending last month’s decline to 51 basis points, the biggest drop for the benchmark notes since Nov. 2016.
In the currency market, The rupee is likely to open weaker today in line with regional peers. The implied opening from forwards suggest rupee may start trading at 69.19 to the dollar.
- Nifty futures closed at 11,132, premium of 14 points versus 9.8 points.
- Nifty futures open interest up 2 percent, adds 3 lakh shares in open interest.
- Bank Nifty futures closed at 28,972, premium of 96 points.
- Bank Nifty futures open interest up 2 percent, adds 33,000 shares in open interest.
- Nifty PCR at 1.09 versus 0.97 (across all series).
Nifty Weekly Expiry Aug.1
- Max open interest on call side at 11,300 (29.8 lakh shares).
- Max open interest on put side at 11,000 (24 lakh shares).
- Max open interest addition seen in 10,900P (+7.2 lakh shares), 11,000P (+7.2 lakh shares).
- Open interest shedding seen 11400C (-7.4 lakh shares), 11350C (6.4 lakh shares).
Nifty Monthly Expiry Aug. 29
- Max open interest on call side at 11,500 (34.3 lakh shares).
- Max open interest on put side at 11,000 (33.4 lakh shares).


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Dr. Shawn Hanway opens Tallahassee Pediatric Dentistry.
A Florida State alumna has opened a pediatric dentist office that offers specialized services, including in-house IV sedation and a pediatric anesthesiologist.
Dr. Shawn Hanway opened Tallahassee Pediatric Dentistry in a 5,000-square foot renovated office space on Killearn Center Boulevard. Hanway attended Florida State University and received her doctorate degree from the University of Florida College of Dental Medicine.
Her work includes craniofacial anomalies, acute trauma and complex cases. The office is designed to be tranquil and accented with a nautical theme.
"Tallahassee is such a great community for families. It’s special to me to be back and working with children in my hometown,” Hanway said, a Chiles High School graduate, in a statement. “I know the impact I have on our children is lasting and truly affects their long-term dental health. I don’t take that role lightly. We’ve worked hard to create a fun environment that fosters smiles through great care and a pleasant experience.”
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Following the release of February’s breakout success of The Invisible Man, Universal Pictures is now seeking writers and directors for the studio’s next “Creature Features” and now Watchmen series director Stephen Williams has been brought on to helm Don’t Go In the Water, which is being described as a suspenseful monster movie, according to Variety.
With the script being written by Peter Gaffney the story is being kept under lock and key with details scarce, but if Universal is looking to make a return for The Creature from the Black Lagoon, there’s a strong possibility this would be it.
With the state of film productions across the board, many have been shutdown indefinitely. However studios are still working on adding projects to their developmental slates.
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WestConnex: Audit finds project was not properly assessed for Federal funding
An audit of the Federal Government's $3.5 billion commitment to Sydney's WestConnex project has found the scheme was not properly assessed ahead of the funding being released.
- WestConnex is Sydney's biggest, and most controversial, road infrastructure project
- The $16.8 billion project is due to be completed in 2023
- A Federal Government commitment of $3.5 billion has been scrutinised
The audit was requested by the Federal Opposition and non-Government senators to assess what assessments were made before money flowed to New South Wales for the 33-kilometre motorway network.
The Australian National Audit Office report released today by the Auditor-General Grant Hehir found the project did not go through "the established processes to assess its merits of nationally significant infrastructure investments''.
It also found the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development provided advice prior to the first payment of $500 million in mid-2014, that the funding was "of a magnitude not yet required".
According to the audit, the decision to provide the $500 million loan led to the project being approved without the Federal Government obtaining any analysis on whether statutory funding requirements had been met.
Interest rate under microscope
A large component of the federal funding for WestConnex is a $2 billion concessional loan to the NSW Government.
On this, the audit found that departmental advice to the Federal Government should have been more comprehensive.
Interest charged at 3.36 per cent per annum was found to be "well below comparable market rates" and robbed the Federal Government of $640 million.
The Opposition's spokesman for Infrastructure, Anthony Albanese, described the report as scathing of the Turnbull Government.
"By ripping up its own policy that it took to the 2013 election, saying that they would have proper planning and approval by Infrastructure Australia for any project of value above $100 million," he said.
The Minister for Urban Development, Paul Fletcher, described the report as narrowly focused.
"This report had nothing to say about the substantial merits of the project," he said.
"It has one recommendation which is about the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development making some changes to its processes in the way it provides advice to ministers. That's a sensible recommendation and of course the department will be accepting it."
The $16.8 billion project is due to be completed in 2023.


Copula model selection for vehicle component failures based on warranty claims
warranty claims, copula models, Bayesian model selection
In the automotive industry, it is important to know whether the failure of some car parts may be related to the failure of others. This project studies warranty claims for five engine components obtained from a major car manufacturer with the purpose of modeling the joint distributions of the failure of two parts. The one-dimensional distributions of components are combined to construct a bivariate copula model for the joint distribution that makes it possible to estimate the probabilities of two components failing before a given time. Ultimately, the influence of the failure of one part on the operation of another related part can be described, predicted, and addressed. The performance of several families of one-parameter Archimedean copula models (Clayton, Gumbel–Hougaard, survival copulas) is analyzed, and Bayesian model selection is performed. Both right censoring and conditional approaches are considered with the emphasis on conditioning to the warranty period.


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There is a lot of information out there, whether you are trying to eat healthier, or just sift through it all here is some advice to get your started.
Fat doesn't make you fat. First of all, fat is an essential nutrient. An “essential nutrient” is something necessary to life.
The health benefits of cinnamon have anti-inflammatory effects, which may help lower the risk of heart disease, cancer, brain function decline, and more.
Healthy Golden Milk for Better Sleep Harness the Power of 3,000 years of Natural Whole Foods By: Robert Eilers | NightOwl.FIT Community | November 6th 2017 Each and every article [...]
Gaba Supplement for Anxiety and Other Supplements for Anxiety. Currently, anxiety affects more than 40 million adults but you don't need a prescription to help. Let me show you how.
Keto supplements can definitely play a role in providing a quick boost of energy or ensuring quickly boosting your ketones. Here is a list of the best supplements for keto diet.
Protein on the ketogenic diet is important as it contains essential amino acids. But quality is more important than quality when it comes to consuming it.
Spinach vs Kale, both “nutritional powerhouses”, are packed with nutrients because they're leafy greens. Discover why you should be consuming more dark leafy greens.
Stay in shape by focusing on eating healthy whole foods and choosing an exercise routine that fits your schedule. Staying in shape isn't hard, but it takes work.
Fats and Oils will be the primary source of your daily macronutrient requirement while on the ketogenic diet. It is however important that these fats originate from healthy fat sources.
In order to follow the ketogenic diet for the night shift, you must follow a certain template of eating. When you consume fewer carbohydrates than required for basic functioning your body must turn to alternate sources of energy. This is usually less than 50 grams of carbohydrates per day. Or as some call it incidental carbohydrates. I would like to show you how to get started.
The keto diet may not be for everyone but there is certainly something to be learned from it. It is especially great for fat loss for those working night shift.
Bone broth has been used for thousands of years by cultures around the globe. Since ancient times, people have used meat, bones, vegetables, herbs, and spices to create broth and stocks. Beyond that, it can also improve your sleep, improve joint health, and so much more.
What I wanted to cover this week is more based on the universal idea that if you are going to choose to be healthy than "You can’t measure what you don't track."
Nothing has been shown to more effective in research than a good old cup of coffee on the night shift. The biggest reasons for these issues have a lot to do with the disruption of the circadian rhythm.
A night shift eating schedule doesn't have to be complicated but with so many unhealthy options available meal planning and proper timing can give you a leg up on your health and fitness goals.
Understanding the glycemic index is important for you to know so that you can understand how certain foods affect your insulin. Insulin spikes trigger fat storage if you aren't eating smart.
What is the truth behind coconut oil? And why you shouldn't always trust the information being presented to you just because it comes in fancy packaging.
What is vitamin d and what are the vitamin D benefits? Find out how you can get it naturally and how it can improve your health and mental well-being.
Night Shift diet meal plans don't need to be complicated or expensive. I would like to share my diet plan that I have used for years and found success with.
Over the years I have absorbed a lot of information about what foods to eat.I have compiled a definitive guide to help you understand night shift nutrition.
Lately, I have discovered that you can Sleep Better and Reduce Sleep Deprivation with Turmeric. Just another reason to take a look at your spice rack.
Working night shift can be rough and it can be even rougher on your diet. Many of the articles I read online today that discuss nutrition tips for shift workers don't even appear to be written by someone who works night shift.

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A List of Hollywood Stars Endorses Fran Drescher For SAG-AFTRA President
A list of Hollywood stars has endorsed Fran Drescher in her bid to become SAG-AFTRA president. Her campaign includes support from actors Tom Hanks and Anthony Rapp. The actress is running against Matthew Modine to succeed Gabrielle Carteris as the 160,000-member union’s president. Debra Messing and Alec Baldwin are also A-list stars, as is J.K. Simmons. Gabrielle Carteris also endorses her.
Fran Drescher was born in Flushing, New York. She is one of Hollywood’s most famous women. She was a star on the TV series “The Nanny” and became a household name. Her radiant presence makes her an inspiration for women all over the world. She is an actress, writer, activist.
She is still acting. She has appeared on several television shows, including the series Indebted. In the show, she plays a grandmother who must move back in with her adult son. She puts her own spin on the role, which seems to be resonant with audiences.
Fran Drescher portrayed the role of Debbie in Indebted, which is set to debut in 2020. This sitcom features Debbie dealing with Dave’s parents. Dave is oblivious and clingy and wants to help her get rid of debt. Several short-lived sitcoms were adapted from her role, and Fran also lent her voice to Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation.
Throughout her career, Fran Drescher has made us laugh. In 1977’s “Saturday Night Fever,” she made her debut. She was a shining star in the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s. She also came back to our television screens in the 2000s, in the comedy series “Living with Fran”.
In her role as Fran Fine, Drescher aimed higher than normal in her voice. Her nasally voice is very distinctive, and her character’s voice has become enshrined in our subconscious. The New York Times likened Fran Drescher’s voice as a Buick cold cranking. However, in reality, her voice is more like that of a Mercedes purring on the Long Island Expressway.
Fran Drescher is best known for her role as Fran Fine on the TV show The Nanny, which aired from 1993 to 1999. Her character was a makeup seller who was hired as a nanny by a wealthy widower. The two dated and later married. The show was popular with millennials and Gen Z.

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US delivery startup Postmates has unveiled its new automated delivery robot which will use laser lidar sensors from Ouster to navigate the world.
Postmates, which unveiled the first generation of its “Serve” autonomous delivery robot late last year, has announced that its second generation will use light detection and ranging (lidar) sensors from tech startup Ouster, which recently secured $60 million in funding.
Lidar is a method many autonomous vehicles use to create a 3D image of the world around them by shooting a laser at their surroundings and measuring the reflected light with a sensor.
Ouster’s OS1 sensors, which retail for $12,000 each, will now be installed in all of Postmate’s delivery robots where they will be used alongside its proprietary “socially-aware-navigation” system to navigate sidewalks and detect pedestrians.
The Serve automated delivery robots are due to begin delivering everything from hot food to groceries later this year across Los Angeles.
“The OS1 lidar’s range, size, durability, and high-resolution are a perfect fit for Serve,” vice president of special products at Postmates Ali Kashani said.
“Over the past few years of development, it has become clear that lidar is an integral component to both detecting and interacting with the world around Serve, and Ouster is bridging that connection.”


In just a few minutes this article is going to raise one serious question and you may very well find yourself suffering from this exact form of FEAR so read on to discover the cure!
So what’s in question and what do you mean F.E.A.R.? That is a very simple to answer because your very own success is in question when you suffer from this rare disease. This kind of F.E.A.R. is something MANY marketers suffer form but VERY FEW speak of.
Before we manifest this form of F.E.A.R. in words so we can begin to dissect it let us first explain the acronym of F.E.A.R. used in this article.
(Failure to Enable Action Regularly)
Quite simply your F.E.A.R. is enabling, or for that matter, disabling your ability to take consistent action to achieve the success you think you desire.
Now there is a very specific reason we say “You Think You Desire” and we are about to lay it all out on the table. The reason we say “You Think” rather than “You Know” you want success is exactly the rare form of F.E.A.R. we speak of, let us explain:
Here it is, the F.E.A.R. spoken of is the “Fear of Success“! That’s right, you may very well suffer from this and you don’t even know it! We’ll explain further. Often goals are set to achieve a certain level of success; however what you are not usually told is that the success mindset takes time and experience to develop.
What is being said here is you can’t just go from compete failure to instant prosperity. Look at the phenomenon often resulting from poor people winning the lottery. If you have ever watched the TV specials you’d notice a big trend in Instant Success to Instant Failure.
Why? Because those individuals do not possess a developed success mindset and so they cannot handle the power and prosperity that comes with great fortune. So in a desperate act to sub-consciously rid themselves of such great fortune these individuals will go on a self-destructive course.
It’s not often spoke of but it is a real FEAR that all too many times will end success before it can even begin.
Some signs that you may suffer from this rare F.E.A.R. are as follows:
- Sub-Conscious decisions to perform acts against the direction of dreams
- Self-destructive acts which purposely create failure
- Inability to stay on track and on goal
- The lack of Time Management
- Selecting the easy road of complacency when opportunity to move forward is presented
That’s just a short check list but one should be able to gather from this information whether they personally suffer from this rare form of FEAR, the FEAR of success.
Don’t F.E.A.R. anymore! There is a cure and that cure can be found in the form of development. Remember how we used the example of instant prosperity to instant failure? Well marketing luckily has a failsafe because it’s very hard to have instant success and fortune BUT at the same time this F.E.A.R. of success, over time, can de-rail even the strongest goals.
Leadership development is your answer and the only cure! The F.E.A.R. of success feeds off all other forms of FEAR so developing yourself into a fearless leader is the only way to cure this rare disease.


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Our ecosystem is shared by all kinds of amazing creatures. Unfortunately, not all of them are very good for our backyard pond and gardens! But the good news is there are a lot of insects and amphibians that we can attract to our gardens that end up keeping the more pesky critters away. Here are a few of most beneficial ones and what they help to control.
Probably the number one summer annoyance is mosquitoes. Mosquitoes tend to be drawn towards water features and become a buzzing and biting nuisance when the weather is warm. Our friend the dragonfly actually eats mosquitoes, helping to keep those annoying bugs away. Dragonflies can be purchased if you don’t have them in the area and are attracted to reedy plants.
While ladybugs aren’t typically loyal to one area, if you keep them well fed they might stick around. They gobble up aphids, mealybugs, scale, and other little soft-bodied insects. They will keep your plants free and clear of aphids and can carefully be moved around your garden to fight off insects on troubled plants.
These guys will work hard and fast to clear out your infestation of whitefly, leafhoppers, mites, aphids, some moths and more. Green lacewings enjoy nectar, so keeping flowering plants nearby will keep them happy. They can be purchased from bug suppliers. But keep in mind, these insects are attracted to lights and you will probably find them hovering around any lamps you have outdoors at night.
We know, most people avoid being near spiders, they don’t encourage them to come hang out! But spiders eat so many of the insects that we find to be nuisances, including cicadas.
Amphibians will make a happy home in your backyard pond. They will eat moths, flies and other annoying flying insects. As an added bonus, frogs are fun to have around. Watching them grow from tadpoles to hopping, ribbitting frogs is fun for people of all ages.
If you are able, plant and grow as many different types of aquatic plants in your water garden as you can. The more aquatic plants you have growing the more increased diversity of pond associated insects (including those helpful dragonflies) will inhabit your pond and feed on this large variety of troublesome insects.
It is important to know which insects are helpful for a garden and which are a problem. You don’t want to wipe out a population of healthy dragonflies because you don’t realize all of the benefits they can provide. You also need to be careful when treating for the unwanted insects. Some of the treatments can kill off the helpful ones you want to keep around (if you spray your area for mosquitoes there is a good chance you will also take out your dragonfly population). So the next time you see a spider creeping by, don’t be alarmed or squash him, he is helping you with insect control!

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Nathaniel Phlbrick's bestselling novel, In The Heart of the Sea, is about to arrive on our screens. Directed by Ron Howard, the film stars Chris Hemsworth, Benjamin Walker, Cillian Murphy, Tom Holland, Ben Whishaw and Brendan Gleeson. A new action packed trailer has just been released.
In the winter of 1820, the New England whaling ship Essex was assaulted by something no one could believe: a whale of mammoth size and will, and an almost human sense of vengeance. The real-life maritime disaster would inspire Melvilleís Moby-Dick. But that told only half the story. IN THE HEART OF THE SEA reveals the encounterís harrowing aftermath, as the shipís surviving crew are pushed to their limits and forced to do the unthinkable to stay alive. Braving storms, starvation, panic and despair, the men will call into question their deepest beliefs, from the value of their lives to the morality of their trade, as their captain searches for direction on the open sea and his first mate still seeks to bring the great whale down.
IN THE HEART OF THE SEA will release in Australian cinemas on December 3, 2015.
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Love Actually, Richard Curtisís 2003 romantic comedy that is still talked about every Christmas and beyond is about to make a comeback.On February 16, 2017


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Location: Sugarbeet and Potato ResearchTitle: No evidence of regulation in root-mediated iron reduction in two Strategy I cluster-rooted Banksia species (Proteaceae)
|CAWTHRAY, GREGORY - University Of Western Australia|
|DENTON, MATTHEW - University Of Adelaide|
|SHANE, MICHAEL - University Of Western Australia|
|VENEKLAAS, ERIK - University Of Western Australia|
|LAMBERS, HANS - University Of Western Australia|
Submitted to: Plant and Soil
Publication Type: Peer Reviewed Journal
Publication Acceptance Date: 1/18/2021
Publication Date: 1/27/2021
Citation: Cawthray, G.R., Denton, M.D., Grusak, M.A., Shane, M.W., Veneklaas, E.J., Lambers, H. 2021. No evidence of regulation in root-mediated iron reduction in two Strategy I cluster-rooted Banksia species (Proteaceae). Plant and Soil. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11104-021-04849-5.
Interpretive Summary: Iron is an essential element needed for plant growth and reproductive success, but not all plants use the same mechanisms to acquire iron from soil. We have a good understanding of how plants get iron from common nutrient-rich soils, but we wondered whether plants adapted to nutrient-poor soils might utilize different iron acquisition strategies. We studied root properties in two small woody slow-growing shrubs that only are found in South West Australia, where heavily weathered soils are extremely nutrient poor. We grew plants in liquid solution so that we could study their roots and then measured the root’s ability to convert soil iron to an absorbable form. This ability is usually enhanced when plants are growing on low levels of iron. In this study, we found that when the woody shrubs were grown with differing levels of iron, they were able to convert iron to a useful form, but this process was not enhanced in plants grown with low levels of iron. Instead, it appeared that these plants were regulating their iron acquisition at the absorption stage, in order to succeed in their unique environment. These results will help identify ways to modify important crop species to assist their growth in marginal, nutrient poor soils.
Technical Abstract: Aims. Non-mycorrhizal species such as Banksia (Proteaceae) that depend on root exudates to acquire phosphorus (P) are prominent in south-western Australia, a global biodiversity hotspot on severely P-impoverished soils. We investigated the consequences of exudate-releasing P-mobilising strategy related to control of iron (Fe) acquisition in two Banksia species, B. attenuata R.Br. and B. laricina C. Gardner, which differ greatly in their geographical distribution and rarity. Methods. We undertook solution culture experiments to measure root-mediated Fe reduction (FeR) in non-cluster and cluster roots at four stages of cluster-root development, and whole root systems for plants grown at 2 to 300 µM Fe (as Fe-EDTA). Results. Unlike typical Strategy I species, both Banksia species showed no significant variation in FeR, for either cluster or non-cluster roots, when grown at a wide range of Fe supply. For roots of different developmental stages, we measured a range for B. attenuata cluster roots of 0.13 +/- 0.03 to 1.29 +/- 0.14 µmol Fe3+ reduced g-1 FW h-1 and 0.56 +/- 0.11 to 1.10 +/- 0.24 µmol Fe3+ reduced g-1 FW h-1 in non-cluster roots. Similarly, for B. laricina cluster-roots, FeR ranged from 0.22 +/- 0.07 to 1.21 +/- 0.37 µmol Fe3+ reduced g-1 FW h-1 and in non-cluster roots from 0.56 +/- 0.11 to 0.71 +/- 0.08 µmol Fe3+ reduced g-1 FW h-1. We also observed only minor differences for whole-root system FeR, and even though B. attenuata showed signs of leaf Fe deficiency in the 2 µM Fe treatment, its measured FeR was the lowest of both species across all treatments at 0.079 +/- 0.9 µmol Fe3+ reduced g-1 FW h-1, compared with the fastest rate of 0.20 +/- 0.14 for B. laricina in the 28 µM Fe treatment. Taking plants through a pulse from low to high Fe, then back to low Fe supply did not elucidate any significant response in FeR. Conclusions. Although Fe acquisition is tightly controlled in the investigated Banksia species, such control is not based on regulation of FeR, thus challenging the model that is commonly accepted for Strategy I species.


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Paris’ Louvre Museum is less a collection of art and more a mammoth, maze-like underground world of masterpieces from around the world. Visited by millions of people every year, the Louvre boasts a collection of some 35,000 works of art and cultural artifacts, displayed across eight distinctive curatorial departments.
Once the seat of the monarch, the Palais du Louvre (palace) was first erected in the 12th century as a powerful fortress, designed to protect the city and the royal family. It was only in the late 18th century and in the wake of the French Revolution of 1789 that it first started to be used as a public museum.
Today, it houses famous and lesser-known works dating from the Antiquity to the late 18th century, with unforgettable masterpieces from the likes of Delacroix, Vermeer, Da Vinci, Reubens, and other Western painters, as well as sprawling collections of Egyptian, Greco-Roman, and Islamic art and artifacts.
Please do note that this article isn’t a typical, droning summary of the key works you can visit at the Louvre– you can simply visit the official website to find that sort of information. Instead, in what follows we offer some key tips on how to avoid burning out, especially on a first visit to the mammoth museum.
How to Avoid Burnout at the Louvre: Why to Beeline to (& Past) the Mona Lisa
You really need a good strategy to avoid burning out at the Louvre, especially if it’s your first time visiting The one mistake I see a lot of tourists make when it comes to tackling the world’s most-visited museum? Focusing too much energy on works like Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa (Located in the Salle des Etats gallery) and the Greco-Roman masterpiece the Venus de Milo (located in the Galerie des Antiques).
These towering works are certainly worth seeing, obviously, but the enormous crowds and the heavy glass protecting them can result in a sense of “underwhelm” and even disappointment.
Feel free to head straight to see them, taking however much time you need to absorb their beauty–take in the other masterpieces held in the same galleries, and then move on. For the remainder of your visit, we recommend focusing most of your time and attention on other rooms and collections that pique your interest.
A Brief Overview of Highlights at the Louvre
Before you go, it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with the main collections and departments at the Louvre, and decide what you’d like to focus on. You can also follow one of the Louvre’s recommended visitor trails.
The paintings curatorial department harbors some 7,500 works from Italian, French and European masters, including Michelangelo, Da Vinci, Raphael Caravaggio, Vermeer, Delacroix, Ingrès, Caspar David Friedrich, Titian, Fragonard, Jacques-Louis David and countless others.
Head to the emblematic “Grande Galerie” at the Louvre to see numerous Italian masterpieces, to “Les Salles Rouges” (Red Rooms) for French masterpieces, and the Richelieu Wing (Level 2) for paintings from Dutch masters.
While many visitors limit their time to the paintings department, the Louvre’s other wings are also rare treasuries worth spending some time exploring, if you have it.
The Rotonde Sully harbors numerous remarkable prints, drawings, pastels, manuscripts and miniatures from European masters including Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and Titian, Delacroix, Géricault and Ingres, and from Northern European artists such as Hans Holbein, Rembrandt and Peter Paul Rubens.
The Egyptian Antiquities department almost rivals the Metropolitan Museum in New York with its own masterpieces. These include “The Seated Scribe” (pictured below), an enormous sphinx, numerous mummies, sarcophagi and scrolls, as well as objects from daily life.
Meanwhile, the Near Eastern Antiquities and Islamic art departments are full of their own wonders, housing thousands of sculptures and decorative pieces from the Near and Middle East.
The Babylonian Code of Hammurabi, an imposing stele displaying the ancient civilization’s laws, is one of the many highlights here.
Also make sure to visit the medieval foundations of the Louvre, which offer fascinating insight into the vast fortified walls that once surrounded the palace (and marked the boundaries of the city at the time).
Whether you’re deeply interested in medieval Paris or are a curious novice, it’s well worth spending some time in this frequently overlooked department at the museum.
You’ll learn about the Louvre’s royal history up to the French Revolution, when it was seized by the state and (eventually) made into one of the fledgling nation’s first public museums.
Wandering through the foundations, you’ll see remnants of the old fortifications first erected by King Philip II in the late 12th century– literally descending into and through layers of the city’s past.
Visiting the Louvre: Getting There, Tickets & Practical Info
The Louvre is located within the Palais du Louvre in Paris’ 1st arrondissement, with access via the glass pyramid designed by Chinese architect Ieoh Ming Pei in 1989.
There is a separate accessible entrance at 99 Rue de Rivoli (Carrousel entrance) designated for visitors with limited mobility or other special needs.
- Address: Porte des Lions, Galerie du Carrousel, or Pyramid entrances (located off of Rue de Rivoli)
- Metro: Palais-Royal/Musée du Louvre (Line 1) or Pyramide:
- Opening days and times: Open from 9 am to 6 pm on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday; and from 9 am to 9:45 pm on Friday. The museum is closed on Tuesdays.
Practical tip: Last entry is permitted one hour before closing time, and visitors are asked to vacate galleries 30 minutes before closing time. So make sure to arrive at least 2 hours before closing time to ensure you have adequate time to visit a wing or two.
For full information on the collections, current ticket prices, details on which galleries are currently open, and further info for visitors, see the Louvre’s official website.
It’s also a good idea to download a map of the museum prior to your visit, allowing you to orient yourself in advance and get around with ease.
Planning to Visit the Louvre? Book in Advance (& Consider a Guided Tour)
Consider booking a timed entrance ticket to the Louvre (via GetYourGuide). This will save you time waiting in line.
To see the essentials and beeline to the highlights at the museum, book a must-see guided tour of the Louvre via Viator (both private and non-private options are available).
What to See & Do Around the Louvre?
Finally, If you have the time, explore the Louvre’s surrounding district to the north, also known locally as the “Louvre-Tuileries” district. It’s full of gorgeous gardens, squares, covered passageways, shopping streets, and excellent spots for tea, coffee and other delicious treats.
For greenery and fresh air, stop at the adjoining Jardin de Tuileries (the former royal gardens) and the at the nearby Palais Royal, before wending through the area to explore old-world covered passageways lined with boutiques.
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Courtney Traub is the Founder and Editor of Paris Unlocked. She’s a longtime Paris resident who now divides her time (as well as she can manage) between the French capital and Norwich, UK. Co-author of the 2012 Michelin Green Guide to Northern France & the Paris Region, she has been interviewed as an expert on Paris and France by the BBC, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Le Figaro, Matador Network and other publications. Courtney has also written and reported stories for media outlets including Radio France Internationale, The Christian Science Monitor, Women’s Wear Daily and The Associated Press. In addition to pursuing an insatiable interest in French culture, history, food and art, Courtney is a scholar of literature and cultural history whose essays and reviews have appeared in various forums.


text: Anyone else see a discrepancy, here? Rogers just lost to Fedor, and how he's fighting for the Strikeforce heavyweight belt. Fedor just beat Rogers. Don't fight matchmakers have a tiered system or some kind of heirarchy where if you beat one opponent, you move up? I've never heard of losing and then getting a title shot. What's the deal with that? If Rogers wins, then that makes him the heavyweight champ of strikeforce after losing to Fedor. WTF?

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