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Well, after a fun day in the snow, the next race in the 2010 Winter Short Track Series was up next. However, the weather had different plans. Since the roads were still covered in ice all over Charlotte on Sunday, the race was cancelled. What the hell was I gonna do? I had to ride, but the bad weather meant that no trails would be open. That also meant that taking out the road bike would be hazardous to my health. Skinny tires plus ice would not be a good mix. I had an idea though. I would borrow the trainer from Little Miss Sunshine and get some “saddle time” in.
Yep, I had to ride indoors yet again. At least it was a little more pleasant this time though. I popped in a movie and pedaled away. I rode four about 45 minutes or so, working up a sweat in the nice warm confines of my house. When I was almost finished, I heard an odd sound outside. I hopped off the bike and saw that Little Miss Sunshine had begun shoveling the ice from the driveway without me. The right thing to do was to go downstairs and help her, and that I did. The driveway was a mess, and it had to be cleared if we had any intention of going to work the next day. I grabbed a shovel and helped out.
Mother Nature helped a little, as some of the ice was melting from the streets. I needed fuel to finish the job though. After a quick check in the beer fridge, I noticed I was getting a little low. With the driveway cleared enough to get out, I headed up to our local grocery store to re-supply.
The snow plow had been hard at work in the parking lot, but the roads up to the store still sucked. I grabbed my rations and headed back home. I quickly restocked the fridge and surveyed it’s status.
After pouring an ice cold brew, I thought about how to keep it cool while I worked on the rest of the ice and snow removal. I know it must sound weird to drink cold beer outside on a cold day, but that’s how I roll. Piss-warm beer is not an option here at B-43. I came up with a (not so) clever idea to maintain my beer’s cool temperature.
At least me and my beer would be cold while I worked. I continued shoveling the area around the driveway, and I was pleased to have my beer at the perfect temperature. With the help of the sun, the work was nearly done.
I briefly considered bringing out the Greatest Short Track Bike on Earth for some fun in the leftover snow, but that bad idea quickly passed. I haven’t really touched it since the last race, and it was in need of some TLC. It looks like I need to have a little shop time to figure out why the brakes quit working every time I ride it. I know the muddy racing conditions are partly to blame, but the main problem seems to be cable tension. The brake cables are brand new, so I guess I can rule that out. Maybe I can just chalk it up to shitty V-Brake action. I am seriously considering investing in a disc brake conversion kit for the rear (the fork is already disc compatible.) They are so expensive though. I can’t justify spending a shitload of money on a bike that I won’t race (or even ride) very much. There has to be some way to get with the times without investing a bunch of dough. I’ll keep looking, or just keep suffering. Suffering is what I do best, you know.


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Patient engagement in medicines development: Recommendations on how to find the right match for the right patient engagement activity.
Background/Rationale for the document
During the analysis of existing practices and processes of patient engagement in the context of the PARADIGM project, a clear gap was identified under the theme ‘Selection of participants and adequate representation’. This related to a description of the steps followed to identify patient representatives between the engaging partners.
Generally limited documentation exists on how patients and their representatives are selected prior to an engagement activity. This may be because co-design of selection criteria with the patient community is still evolving and is not yet standard practice, and this task is often managed internally within individual organisations, with published case studies of patient engagement not currently providing that information.
This document aims to address this gap by providing recommendations on the elements associated with identifying patients and their representatives to partner in patient engagement activities.
Objective of the tool
This document specifically addresses what to consider when identifying the patients or their representatives’ together with associated competencies to help match the right individuals for the right activity.
Summary of the content
- Key principles for the set of recommendations
- The steps to follow when finding the right matches for the right activity
- Recommended topics to consider about the patient organisations (POs) that could guide the decision about which are the best suitable POs to contact
- Check list of the elements to consider before engaging with a patient organisation to work on a patient engagement activity
- A competency table to identify the main attributes that would be the most suitable for a given patient engagement activity
- Methods and short description on how and when to best use them to capture insights from patients and their representatives
Detailed considerations to be taken into account for the identification of appropriate participants when planning the engagement of patients/POs in various activities related to medicines development.
To fill the gap defined and described above from the IMI PARADIGM D2.2 Inventory of gaps in existing patient engagement practices and processes, a working group was formed representing patients and the pharmaceutical industry. The needs of people living with dementia and children/young persons as two of the target populations for the IMI PARADIGM project were also represented. Due to lack of representation from regulators and HTA bodies in this working group, insights from these two stakeholder groups were gathered during a second consultation phase.
A webinar involving all members of the working group was held with a follow-up online questionnaire to obtain additional input. This input enabled preparation and consensus on the discussion topics and approach for the workshop held in Brussels, Belgium on 10th February 2020. This workshop defined the areas of work and the sources to be used, identified the tools already created, with positioning of the recommendations agreed to avoid duplication with ongoing efforts, and to start the creation process which has resulted in this recommendation document.
The creation process was followed by two rounds of consultation, within WP4 of PARADIGM and then the entire PARADIGM consortium and the PARADIGM International liaison Group (PILG) and finally a public consultation process. All feedback received was addressed and consolidated. This was supported by the editorial team who worked to ensure consistency across the outputs.
Mathieu Boudes (EPF)
Walter Atzori (Alexion)
Matthias Gottwald (Bayer)
Jennifer Harris (ABPI)
Karina Huberman (EATG)
Laura McKeaveney (Novartis)
Alexandra Moutet (UCB)
Michela Onali (EURORDIS
Chi Pakarinen (The Synergist)
Chiara Panci (AIFA)
Lisa Power (EATG)
Daphnee Pushparajah (Alexion)
Paul Robinson (MSD)
Ann Single (HTAi)
Iris Van den Brande (Roche)
Karina Huberman (EATG)
Stuart Faulkner (Oxford University)

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Alexander Shishman (locally Aleksandar II Shishman) was the first Voivode of the Princedom of Bulgaria. Appointed by Mehmed II as a governor over the Princedom on November 11th, 1444, he led the state to its independence in 1449 in the Bulgarian War for Independence. Officially the first de jure ruler of Bulgaria, Aleksandar annexed many of the surrounding princedoms into his territory, most notably the Kingdoms of Bosnia, Serbia, and the Princedom of Albania.
Aleksandar spent the first 15 years of his life training as a servant to the Ottoman Sultans during the fall of Byzantium. Having gained much experience in the art of administration and diplomacy, he was assigned as governor to the provinces of Hamid and Karahisar on November 18th, 1437. After having spent seven years serving alongside Medmed II's father, he was assigned the governor of the Princedom of Bulgaria, a newly created buffer state between the Ottomans and Hungary. Aleksandar spent countless days roaming the streets of the towns around the capital city, studying the population's opinions on his rule and Ottoman overlord-ship. During this time, he met his wife, Sofija Dulo, a lesser noble of the Dulo family. In 1446, Aleksandar had his first child, Kasimira, and named her the successor of his title as ruler of the Princedom of Bulgaria. In the following years, Sofija bore two sons, both of which were denied succession to replace Kasimira's title.
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Following the declaration of war between the Ottoman Empire and the Byzantine Empire on March 2nd, 1449, as well as the countless riots from Byzantine citizens in Bulgaria, Aleksandar entered the war on the side of Byzantium, thus starting the Bulgarian War for Independence and the Ottoman Conquest of Constantinople.
Not having much experience in the art of warfare, Aleksandar left the army in charge of Vladimir Sorkochovich, a renowned warrior and tactician who served beside Mehmed II's father in his conquests. In the first month, Vladimir marched 15,000 men to the walls of Edirne - the Ottoman capital - unopposed, thus engaging in a year-long siege of the city. By this time, the Kindgom of Hungary had entered the war on the side of Bulgaria and was lending aid to Aleksander's reserve army in skirmishes along the border. The two armies of Aleksandar and Mehmed II met in the plains of Burgas, with Aleksandar decisively crushing the Ottoman army whilst outnumbered 2:1, and sending them in full retreat to the Anatolian coast. With the Balkan countryside rid of Ottoman influence, Vladimir quickly occupied the remaining territory, setting up defenses along the strait which allowed the Ottoman army to cross. With the Byzantines successfully pushing Mehmed II further into Anatolia, Mehmed II was forced to sign a peace with Aleksandar, granting the Princedom of Bulgaria full independence, as well as all of the occupied territory on the Balkan coast.

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Hello Everyone, Can you believe March is upon us again? Well, I am so excited that it’s that time of year again – National Craft Month! Please join me to celebrate on Tuesday, March 6th as I share with you my very best creative creations to date! We’re talking elegant albums, dazzling designer kits, intricate stamps, amazing stickers – the works! This year, I’m celebrating National Craft Month in classic Anna Griffin style. You simply cannot afford to miss it! I have so many new and fun surprises in store for you, but there’s one special kit I cannot wait to share with you. So many crafting friends have told me just how much they love my quick and easy card kits, so I’ve created something very similar for my scrapbooking friends - The Quick and Easy Scrapbook Page Kit, with your choice of a wedding/anniversary theme or baby theme.
With this amazing kit, you’ll have everything you need to create your very own masterpiece! I’ve included pre-designed layouts, photo mats, sentiment stickers, journaling tags, die cuts and amazing embellishments. All you’ll need are your favorite photos and a little adhesive for a beautiful page that will be treasured for years to come. Take a look at a couple of my favorite spreads for some inspiration.
Aren’t these great? Let me tell you… This is only the beginning! I have so many fun and exciting treats planned for you. You will not want to miss my exciting celebration on March 6th . Looking forward to sharing with you, Anna


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Why Study in Portugal
Portugal is located in the western end of Europe. It is a small country that borders the Atlantic Ocean with favorable climate. One of the most popular destinations for students who go for an Erasmus exchange programme, and international students in general, Portugal is a fascinating country with an interesting history. The government of Portugal has in recent years put appropriate regulations to ensure that learners in Portugal get the best education available. Here are some reasons that why study in Portugal.
Good Quality Education:
All over the country you’ll find universities with excellent track records and reputations. Just to count a few: the Universidade NOVA de Lisboa earned a place in the QS ranking of the world’s top 50 universities under 50 years old, the Universidade Católica Portuguesa (UCP) has a world-class Masters in Management, and the Faculty of Architecture of the University of Porto (FAUP) has been a leading European architecture school for decades. Portugal has one of the oldest universities in the world, dated from 1290. This is University of Coimbra and is known to have some of the best academic programmes in the world in fields like law, sociology and philosophy.
Portuguese people are known for their hospitality and authenticity. And abroad, they have been recognized as the friendliest European people for foreigners. When you arrive in Portugal, you soon realize how easy it is to communicate, live and make affective bonds with the Portuguese. According to a study of InterNations, who has interviewed 14 thousand people in 191 countries, Portugal is the 10th friendliest nation in the world.
With over 700 miles of coastline, Portugal is a dream for those who love the ocean—and it’s never too far away. Dramatic beaches. Fairytale cliffs. Untouched Atlantic landscapes. It’s worth a visit to see just its sheer beauty, also you can do scuba diving, surging, body boarding and yachting.
This is the cheapest country in Western Europe is Portugal. Lisbon, its capital is amongst Europe’s cheapest cities. Studying in this country is cheap compare to other European countries. If you have a tighter budget, this is the perfect education center. If you get a free day from school, you can visit any city in the country for a daytrip and be back in time for school next day. Or you can get to know the country a lot better in a weekend.
Portugal has a Mediterranean climate with long and hot summer seasons and short and rainy winters. That means that summers averages are around 25°C (78°F), but they often get higher, while in the winter, you would experience temperatures of around 16°C (61°F). So there is basically no winter, just spring and summer. Portugal’s climate is just an additional benefit that makes everyone love this country and feel they are on a constant holiday.
Opportunity to learn Portuguese Language:
The most widely spoken language in the South hemisphere is Portuguese and it is a mother tongue in the five continents, an achievement matched only by the English language. According to the “Economic Potential of the Portuguese Language”, Portuguese is the 4th most widely spoken language in the world (with 261 million speakers), the 5th most used language in the Internet and the 3rd most used in Facebook. Portuguese is also the first foreign language in teaching systems all over the world.
Studying in Portugal is perfect for gaining access to opportunities like employment and internships. Some Portuguese companies absorb students studying in Portuguese universities and this is a great boost in a person’s career.

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Videos & Photos: Stephen Marley in Hamburg, Germany 6/30/2012
Stephen Marley stopped in Hamburg, Germany @ Fabrik in saturday (June 30th) to play his third show in Germany on this extensive european tour. Since 7 weeks Marley and band are on the road and they have two more weeks to go... including SummerJam in Cologne, Germany on July 8th.
Approximately 800 people did attend the show in the Fabrik, which was the biggest turnout for a Reggae show in Hamburg since a long time.
Watch the first three songs of Stephen Marley's performance below.. including Reggae On Broadway, Chase Dem & Break Us Apart:


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For many avid gamers, PlayStation is one of the best gaming devices. And although the recent introduction of the Sony PlayStation 5 has made real game fans crazy, the PS4 still has much to offer. But sometimes unforeseen circumstances can arise and you’ll end up in a place where you can play your favourite PS game, only to discover that your TV is no longer working. We’re at the end of 2020, and you know how hard times are. If the pandemic hits us hard, you may not be able to find a teletechnician right away. Does that mean you have to stop playing your games?
Ever walked to a place where you can charge your PS4 and play anywhere on your laptop? If you are like us, your answer to this question is yes! Although connecting the PS4 console to a laptop is not the easiest, we can assure you that it’s not that difficult. But if you have all the information you need, you can make this ambitious process child’s play. So how can we enjoy our favourite PS4 game on a laptop screen? There is a simple solution: the HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) cable. Isn’t that great?
However, the HDMI cable does not do it alone. Why is that? HDMI is a one-way connection. The two HDMI sockets, one on the PS4 and one on a laptop, are output terminals. Linking these two things together leads nowhere, at least that’s what you think. With the right information, you can not only make the connection between the two, but also enjoy your favorite game wherever you are.
Do we have your attention now? Read on, as we give you detailed instructions on how to use your laptop screen to play PS4.
First, there are two specific ways to use an HDMI cable to play the PS4 on a notebook screen. The first option is to use a video capture card, while the second option is to use a streaming service. Some other methods, such as the use of OBS (OpenBroadcasting Software) or integrated recording functions, also deserve to be reconsidered. We’ll explain all of this below.
Option 1: Video recording costs
Required materials :
- Laptop computer
- Video recording card
- HDMI with dual function
- Enable file sharing
It’s a fairly simple method. You just have to follow in your footsteps.
Step 1: Check connection
To enable file sharing, go to the PS4 settings menu and access the network settings. Then go to Internet Connection Settings, find your Internet connection and make sure your device is connected.
If you don’t have a wireless connection or if your wireless internet doesn’t work for some reason, don’t panic. You can still play on PS4. Simply configure your PS4 device and PC into a single router via an Ethernet cable. You can now ship without any problems.
Step 2: Software installation
Use the USB port to connect the video capture card to your laptop. Your video recording card probably comes with a manual and software or driver. Install the software to make your card work properly.
If you buy a graphics card, make sure you invest in a high quality device. Such investments will certainly bear fruit in the long term.
Step 3: PS4 and HDMI cabledead card connector
In the penultimate step, connect the PS4 console to the video capture card. You need an extra S-video cable.
Now connect the HDMI cable: the HDMI IN terminal on the board and the HDMI OUT terminal on the PS4 console.
Step 4: Software version
Finally, open the installed software that comes with your graphics card. When you run the application, it searches for the PS4 and as soon as it is found, it appears on your screen. Set the resolution to full screen to enjoy it to the fullest.
Thanks to this simple technology you can stream your PS4 via HDMI to your laptop and enjoy your games without obstacles. Although this method requires some extra tools and equipment, it is simple and fast. However, this is not the most affordable option as it will certainly cost you a few dollars.
If you want to connect the PS4 to a laptop, but don’t want to spend a lot of time on it, or just don’t want to invest in a video recording card, read on, because we suggest an easier way. This option requires a USB cable instead of HDMI.
Option 2: Use of streaming service
Required materials :
- Account PS4
- Laptop computer
- USB cable
- Remote reading request
Step 1: Download the Sony Remote Play application to yourlaptop.
This step is very simple, intuitive and understandable. Go to the Sony Remote Play application website and download the latest version of the application.
Step 2: AnnexParameters
Go to the Configure PlayStation Network Account Manager section. Activate the dynamics as primary PS4.
Step 3: Update of scheme
Get the latest version of the product via the update of the framesoftware. Upgrade to version 3.50.
Step 4: Activating parameters
Go to Settings, then Connecting Settings for Remote Playback and turn it on. If you have more than one PlayStation, you need to select the most important PlayStation. To use the remote playback feature on your laptop, your console must be turned on and inactive.
Step 5: Configuration functions available in standby mode
In this step, go to Settings and then to Power Save Settings and Settings available in Standby. Activate the option : Switch to mains power.
Step 6: Screen adjustment
Open the remote playback application that was previously downloaded to your laptop.
Go to Settings and adjust fps (frames per second), resolution and other screen functions to suit your preferences for maximum gaming fun. The higher the performance of the PC, the more console settings can be saved.
Step 7: Connect the PS4 controller via USB port.
Now you need to connect the PS4 DUALSCHOCK 4 controller to your laptop. Use a USB port and cable. You can also connect them wirelessly by pressing the PlayStation and Share buttons on the controller at the same time.
As soon as the LEDs on your controller start flashing, connect them to your PC via USB. It’ll be a few seconds before they’re together.
Step 8: Login to your PS4 account
Launch the Remote Play application on your Mac or PC and log in with your details. Make sure everything is on, both the PS4 console and the laptop. All you have to do is immerse yourself completely in the game and enjoy the time!
Step 9: Power outage
Follow the instructions below to disconnect the PS4 from the power supply. Press the PlayStation button on the DUALSHOCK controller 4. Go to Performance settings and select Vacation mode. This cancels streaming and puts your PS4 in standby mode.
It’s easy to use the streaming service to play the PS4 on your notebook screen. As said, this method is very clear and unambiguous.
We have already mentioned two other methods that will give the same result as the ones mentioned above. This is done either via OBS (OpenBroadcasting Software) or via integrated recording functions. However, these options do not allow you to broadcast your game live. With their help, you can record your game and then play it back and transfer it to your notebook screen as video. We will continue to explain how these two approaches work.
Option 3: Using the OBSrecording software
Open broadcast software is really a practical support for such tasks. Many professionals use this application in their daily tasks to achieve comparable results.
How does it work? It’s very simple. First download and install the Remote Play application. Connect it to PS4. Start OBS and go to the Add menu. Select the Capture Window option and press OK to start transferring from the PS4 menu.
You can change the settings of your data records and adjust the parameters to your own needs and preferences.
Option 4: Using the built-in recording modes
The PlayStation 4 has a built-in recording function. This function can be useful if you want to capture and broadcast the game you are playing.
The steps are a little light. What you need to do is play the game of your choice. Then press the release button on the DUALSHOCK control 4.
In this menu you can select a large number of parameters. You now need to make some changes to the configuration. Go to Shared Settings first. Then look at the advanced and broadcast settings. If you do not check the microphone, you can decide whether or not to turn it on. If you choose to thicken this option, you can record your own voice during the game. In the Swap and Transfer menu you can select the actual duration of your video.
Now all you have to do is launch the game you selected for the recording. Even if it’s not a live stream, you can stream it to your notebook screen as a video recording.
Both methods, OBS recording software and Built-in Recording One, are a more cost-effective option. However, they are still the main sources for transferring and recording games from the PS4 to the notebook screen.
These four options are sure to meet your needs for streaming games to your laptop. Depending on how much money you are willing to invest, it will be more or less demanding and difficult to set up. Choose the method that best suits you and your needs and requirements. Whatever option you choose, you won’t regret it.
For years PlayStations have been a source of entertainment and happiness for many of us. Versatility and lots of games – that’s what makes this device so big and unique.
In 2020, with the pandemic and the rules of social distance, PS4 is a great tool to stay in touch with other players and like-minded people, have fun, relax and focus on more optimistic things.
Now, using a few tips we’ve just shown you, you’ve realised that you don’t need a big TV to play on the PS4 console. Anyone can do it with their own laptop. Even after these difficult times you can still use these new methods and techniques. They are very advantageous because they offer a certain transferability and create a simplified game structure.
Some of these tips require an extra investment – you will need to purchase additional tools or equipment. However, these purchases are one-off investments which will pay for themselves in the long term. They will shorten the setup time and improve your gaming experience.

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On March, the international “Allt för Sjön” shipbuilding fair was launched in Stockholm. The Trade Mission of the Russian Federation in Sweden, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation and the Russian Export Center are taking part in the event.
«Russian boat industry is growing really fast and producing high quality boats, you can see that you can see that yourself on our site. Our goal not just sell boats as they are, but establish longterm relationship, contacts and dealership that can help Russian boat producers», — said Aleksandr Abramov, head of Russian Trade Representation in Sweden.
Today, Russia launched its exposition of small vessels, held by the Russian Export Center (REC) together with the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation and the Trade Mission of the Russian Federation, in the Sweden as part of the international “Allt för Sjön” (Everything for the Sea) shipbuilding fair in Stockholm, which features the highlights of the global small-ship building industry from March 6 – 15.
Each year, the fair attracts shipbuilding companies from Central and Northern Europe, including Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands and some 20 other countries.
Despite all the competition in the global yacht market, Russia’s export volume, now worth millions of euros, is growing year by year. The long-standing experience in engineering and shipbuilding, competitive prices and high standards of quality and reliability have given Russian small vessels a top export potential.
According to the Federal Customs Service of Russia, export of small vessels from Russia to Sweden has grown from zero to 4.4 million US dollars over the past two years. To a great extent, this is due to the introduction of a system supporting exports of high-tech products.
This year, for the first time, the Russian Federation is representing the best small vessel manufacturers as well as exibiting equipment and innovative materials from across the country at Allt för Sjön.
With the help of the Russian Export Center (REC), a governmental organization for the support of non-resource exports providing a wide spectrum of financial and non-financial support measures to Russian exporters, a total of nine domestic manufacturers are participating in the fair, seeking sales partners for its products.
REC’s exposition is bringing together vessel manufacturers, such as Merkuriy Trading LLC (Masterproboat), NyordCompany LLC (NorthSilver), RIF LLC, KAV LLC (Rossomaha), Salyut Samara Motorboat Plant (Realcraft), VictoryBoats LLC and Kater LLC (VBOATS). As well as shipbuilding companies, REC’s joint stand is featuring the latest designs of pontoons by RODEMOS Research and Production Center LLC (Magic Float) and carbon fibers by Rosatom UMATEX’s NPK Khimpromenzhiniring JSC.
The national exposition is designed to demonstrate the achievements of domestic small-ship building. With the Baltic states in mind, Russian manufacturers are presenting small aluminum and steel vessels, highly reliable in extreme conditions and low temperatures, as well as special types of motorboats for sport fishing.
Special-purpose vessels, which have long been in use by Russian special services, are being presented separately. Due to the high quality, reliability and other benefits of owning such vessels, Russian manufacturers have great chances to maintain a strong position in their segment of the global market.

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F Shehryar appointed AIR DG
New Delhi, May 31 (PTI) Senior broadcaster F Shehryar has been appointed the Director General of All India Radio (AIR).
Official sources said the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the proposal for appointment of Shehryar, who was the acting DG.
Earlier in February, Prasar Bharati board had forwarded Shehryars name for the top position at AIR. PTI ADS SMN SMN


Ninety per cent of Indian respondents have confidence in the government’s ability to deliver a fair climate transition that also tackles inequalities.
Two-thirds of Indians surveyed believe that the climate transition will improve the quality of their daily lives, food and health, and create more jobs for the country.
Most respondents from the European Union, US and Japan believe their countries should provide financial compensation to affected nations for climate change.
These are some of the results from the latest yearly climate survey, conducted in August 2023 and published on Wednesday.
The EIB is the lending arm of the European Union and the world’s largest multilateral lender for climate action projects.
Since 1993, it has been partnering with India, supporting the country’s green ambitions by investing in sustainable urban transport and renewable energy.
Recent years in India have been marked not only by record heatwaves and droughts but also more recently by disastrous landslides and flash floods.
In 2022, the New Delhi-based Centre for Science and Environment compiled a list of extreme weather events in the country.
According to this report, India experienced at least one extreme weather event in 314 out of 365 days.
The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has also published a report for 2022 which paints a worrying picture of the climate situation in India.
India is one of the global hotspots identified in the report in terms of geographical and socioeconomic vulnerabilities.
States like Assam, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Bihar are the most vulnerable to climate hazards such as floods, droughts and cyclones.
Against this backdrop, Indians have become acutely aware of the profound impact of climate change on their daily lives and the urgent need for action.
Hence, climate change and environmental issues are now considered the number one challenge for Indians (56 per cent of respondents place it in the top three concerns for their country).
This is a striking insight as — out of the 35 countries covered by the survey — India is one of only five countries to place climate and environment as the very top challenge (with China, South Korea, Denmark and Slovenia being the other four).
Meanwhile, most respondents in all other countries in the European Union, together with the US, Japan, Canada and the UAE consider it to be the second most significant issue facing their country after the increased cost of living.
With economic disparities ranked as the fourth most significant major challenge for the country by respondents, most Indians are calling for fair policies to address the climate emergency.
Fifty-nine per cent (close to China, the US and Japan but nine points below the European Union) say the transition to a low-carbon economy can only happen if inequalities are addressed at the same time.
Additionally, 88 per cent of Indian respondents say they are confident in the government’s ability to adopt climate change policies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and address social inequalities at the same time.
This is similar to China but far above the US (where only 57 per cent are confident), Japan (40 per cent) and the EU average (38 per cent).
Moreover, Indians are particularly confident about the outcome of climate policies.
Sixty-five per cent of respondents (a figure close to that of the US and China and to the EU average but 18 points above Japan) believe that climate policies will improve the quality of their daily lives.
Sixty-three per cent also think that the policies will create more jobs than they will eliminate (seven points below China but six points above the US, 12 points above the EU average and 14 points above Japan).
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Yappy Hour with Craig Cummings
It’s Yappy Hour season at the Commons!
But what is Yappy Hour? Yappy is hour is live music on the plaza, dogs very welcome! Eat dinner at one of the restaurant patios or have a take-out picnic on the grassy circle and then just enjoy hanging out with great local music and friendly canine friends.
This month enjoy the music of local singer-songwriter Craig Cummings.
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East Portal in Mineral County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)
Building From the Ashes
“All that remained was to salvage what material that could be salvaged from the disaster, and reorganize for a new start.” - Clarence B. Swim, Assistant Forester
As the railroad operated rescue trains, Missoula residents met the refugees at the station offering food, clothing and lodging. When the rains came and the fires died down, the relief committee provided tents and supplies so families could return to rebuild their homes and lives. In spite of the widespread devastation, most western Montana communities rose again after the 1910 Fires.
The forests proved equally resilient. After the fall rain came the winter snow followed by new life in spring. Wildflowers bloomed in the summer, and shrubs and trees thrived and grew. Each year the landscapes progressively recovered as they always do after a fire. The fledgling Forest Service also healed over time, renewing its commitment to the protection of the nationís forests and investing in research to better understand fire.
These early 20th century men believed they could stop all fires if they just worked hard enough. The 1910 Fires changed everything.
Erected 2010 by Lolo National Forest.
Location. 47° 23.779′ N, 115° Touch for map. Located at the Route of the Hiawatha Trailhead. Marker is in this post office area: Saltese MT 59867, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. An Unlikely Safe Haven (here, next to this marker); Douse the Flames and Climb Aboard (a few steps from this marker); When the Mountains Roared (a few steps from this marker); A Battle That Could Not Be Won (a few steps from this marker); Pluck and Good Fortune (within shouting distance of this marker); The Route of the Hiawatha (within shouting distance of this marker); Life Along the Line (within shouting distance of this marker); The Wickedest City (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in East Portal.
More about this marker. On the bottom is a photo with the caption, "After the 1910 Fires, railroads rebuilt trestles and most local communities rebuilt their towns. One way Missoulians rallied to aid the fire victims was by running a coupon in the local paper asking for contributions. The coupon shown above was printed August 23, 1910."
photo: Harry English (1908-1910), Historic Wallace Preservation Society, Inc.
Also see . . .
1. 1910 Fire Commemoration Information Site. US Forest Service (Submitted on August 3, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Mechanicsville, Virginia.)
2. U.S. Forest Service History - The 1910 Fires. The Forest History Society (Submitted on August 3, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Mechanicsville, Virginia.)
3. The West is Burning Up! The 1910 Fire. By Jim Petersen, Evergreen Magazine, Winter Edition 1994-1995 (Submitted on August 3, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Mechanicsville, Virginia.)
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on August 3, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Mechanicsville, Virginia. This page has been viewed 446 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 3, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Mechanicsville, Virginia.

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Reprising her role from 2003's disastrous "Daredevil" adaptation (which she almost did save), Garner plays the title character -- a stereotypically brooding, ninja-trained super-assassin with a conscience who has been brought back from the dead by a generic, mystical army of good that is fighting a generic, mystical army of evil.
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One of the most sought-after actresses of Bhojpuri film industry, Monalisa is known for her good looks and impeccable acting skills. The actress has an ocean of fan-following and is an avid social media user. The actress is basking the success of Nazar and leaves no page unturned to grab attention with her different but sexy daayan avatar. Monalisa recently took to social media app Instagram and shared a few pictures of her in a hot pink saree that are simply a treat to the eyes. Monalisa looks hot in ethnic and her pink bangles, earrings and hairdo match perfectly with her outfit.
The actress completed her saree look with a sexy shimmery blouse. She captioned the pic as, “#sareelook, #pink #lovely #nazar”. It seems like the diva has taken the picture from the sets of Nazar. She even performed on Madhuri-ash’s song ‘Dola Re Dola’.
Her picture has received more than 15,000 likes in just an hour. Well, she never disappoints fashion police with her sartorial choices. Her transformation from sexy boudi in Dupur Thakurpo Season 2 to a witty sensuous daayan is mesmerising.
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Monalisa aka Antara Biswas became a household name after she participated in the tenth season of super-hit reality show Bigg Boss hosted by Bollywood superstar Salman Khan. Nazar is doing good on the TRP charts. The makers are coming up with a new twist and turn to keep the audience glued to the small screens. After creating her niche in the Bhojpuri cinema, the actress tried her luck in the television reality show and marked another high in her acting career. She created a buzz after she tied the knot with her longtime boyfriend Vikrant Singh Rajpoot on the show.


ODESSA, Texas (Nexstar) – It’s the most wonderful time of the year but also the busiest for local law enforcement agencies. Odessa Police Department Detective Jesus Escudero says that this is the busiest time of year for shoplifting and other forms of theft especially during the months of November and December.
“One of the main reasons why these thefts occur is because people just don’t have enough money to be able to purchase the things that they want for their loved ones or situations like this,” says Escudero.
More than 90 shoplifting thefts have occurred in Odessa in just the last 2 months according to Odessa Police Department.
“One of the main reasons why these thefts occur is because people just don’t have enough money to be able to purchase the things that they want for their loved ones or situations like this”, says Escudero.
Detective Escudero says that most stores can’t go after thieves because of store policy.
“Some stores I do know that their policy actually says not to make contact with these subjects due to them possibly being aggressive or it can become a dangerous situation for them”, says Escudero.
Odessa Police Department advises the public to report any suspicious activity they see happening as soon as possible and to stay vigilant this holiday season.


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Xi’an Jiaotong University (China) – Shaanxi first traditional sports meeting for college students held in XJTU
The first traditional sports meeting of universities in Shaanxi province was held in the Siyuan student activity center of Xi’an Jiaotong University (XJTU) on June 14.
Teams from 14 universities, including Northwest University, Chang’an University, Northwestern Polytechnical University and Shaanxi Normal University displayed more than 10 traditional sports, such as martial arts, archery, pitch-pot, dragon dance, diabolo, shuttlecock kicking, tug of war and Tai-chi.
Leaders of the Ethnic and Religious Affairs Commission of Shaanxi Province, heads of relevant departments of the Shaanxi Provincial Sports Bureau, the United Front Work Department, the Education Working Committee and the Education Department of the Shaanxi Provincial Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), as well as relevant leaders of XJTU and representatives from other universities attended the activity.
The opening ceremony was presided over by Liu Changjiang, director of the XJTU Sports Center.
Wang Aimin, director of the Ethnic and Religious Affairs Commission of Shaanxi Province, said that national traditional sports are an important part of Chinese sports and a precious cultural heritage of the Chinese nation, with high fitness and artistic value.
Wang hoped that colleges and universities will take the event as an opportunity to explore and practice the new mode of cultural inheritance with traditional national sports as the carrier, enhance their cultural confidence, continuously improve the quality of education, and promote the overall growth of students even as they gain from physical exercise.
Zheng Qinghua, XJTU vice president, said that China has a long history of traditional sports culture resources. Compared with basic education, traditional sports culture has had promotional advantages.
By holding the traditional sports event, XJTU hoped to build a platform for the exchange of traditional sports among universities, further improve the quality of university sports teaching and increase people’s confidence in traditional sports culture.
Zheng hoped that the activity will promote all ethnic groups to connect closely with each other and contribute to promoting the Chinese nation towards a more inclusive and cohesive community with a shared future.
At the meeting, teams from 14 universities presented wonderful performances, after which the organizing committee issued the best performance award, the best style award, the best innovation award and the most historical and cultural award to the winning teams.
This event made students feel the charm of traditional sports, showed the connotation and implication of traditional sports culture and helped students grasp the essence of Chinese sports culture and determine to maintain a distinctive personality and cultural confidence in their place in world sports.


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Midwest Family Media helps Salvation Army of Winnebago County fill its food pantry
LOVES PARK, Ill. (WIFR) - Midwest Family Media hosted its ‘Feed the Need’ event on Saturday to help out the Salvation Army of Winnebago County.
They were at the two Valli Produce locations in the Rockford area, collecting non-perishable food items for the non-profit.
Shan Johnson with the local Salvation Army says the items they receive from this event keeps the pantry stocked. This year, almost 500 local families a month rely on these items to feed their families. Last year 270 families a month visited the pantry. Johnson says they sometimes struggle to stay open five days a week because of the high demand for those items and low supply of it.
“What we collect at this time of year keeps our pantry going for at least a few months. I will tell you it is tough to keep this pantry stocked with the prices of food. Our current food bank, they are not able to meet a lot of our needs this year,” says Johnson.
“When you are on the radio station, you talk to different people at different stages of their day. It just takes a couple of seconds to come in and make a difference. When we connect with them, they come here, they make that completion, they feel good about it. That’s what it’s all about is making a difference in our community.” says Rockford radio talent Steve Summers.
Sunday will be the last day for feed the need. Those interested can bring non-perishable food items or monetary donations to either of the Valli Produce locations. One of them is at 5880 E. State St. in Rockford. The other is at 6550 N. Alpine Rd. in Loves Park. There will be tables set up until 4 p.m.
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I had a wonderful time here - the food was absolutely divine and the service is friendly and warm. I especially recommend the variazione di melanzane, the garlic pizza, pasta fritta, and the semifreddo alle mandorle. Bellissimo!
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Its the 21st already!! Time. Pause. Busy. Meeting Cutie's cousin, my cousin haven't got a chane to squeeze in friends yet. Dinner here lunch there. I'm sorry can't do lunch so&so is taking us that day. By the looks of it we may need a vacation from our vacation. All that eating out is making me pack on the pounds. Papa's going to be real pleased! He keeps insisting that i look like a Tiny Mouse! Spend the day going to temples, eating divine newari cuisine. On my third cup of latte in thamel. Next stop more food. Korean BBQ. Famished!
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It was in response to figures about the low number of Covid tests being carried out earlier on in the pandemic.
Mr Cummings, the prime minister’s former top aide, has had a high profile falling out with him and is now criticising his handling of the crisis.
He published a blog post including several Whatsapp messages they sent to each other.
In a separate exchange, the prime minister is said to have again called the Health Secretary ‘hopeless’, this time with regards to obtaining ventilators.
He said that the Department of Health had turned down the opportunity to buy some because they were considered too expensive when compared to pre-pandemic prices, despite the fact they had become more expensive in the circumstances.
Mr Cummings said that he sent the message on March 27, and ‘the PM accurately summed up the situation: “It’s Hancock. He has been hopeless.”‘
He added: ‘The issue of officials turning down buying opportunities because of increased prices was a huge problem that recurred on subject after subject.
‘The global crisis meant supply chains were disrupted and prices exploded. But Whitehall was still trying to use their normal EU-based procurement system and “value for money” rules. This guaranteed crazy decisions, shortages and unnecessary deaths.’
In another message, on April 27 last year, the Prime Minister appeared to call the situation around personal protective equipment (PPE) ‘a disaster’ and alluded to diverting some responsibilities to Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove.
‘I can’t think of anything except taking Hancock off and putting Gove on,’ Mr Johnson apparently added.
The messages are Mr Cummings’ first attempt to publish supporting evidence since his select committee appearance where he accused the Health Secretary of lying, failing on care homes and ‘criminal, disgraceful behaviour’ on testing.
Mr Hancock has denied the Brexit campaigner’s allegations and said last week it was ‘telling’ that he was yet to provide the joint Health and Social Care Committee and Science and Technology Committee with written evidence.
Mr Cummings set out questions he believed Boris Johnson should now be asked about the Government’s handling of the pandemic.
He wrote: ‘Given his failures on testing, care homes and PPE why did you keep in post a Secretary of State you described yourself as “totally f**king hopeless” and how many more people died as a result of your failure to remove him?
‘Why is No10 lying, including to Parliament, about the fact that the original plan was “herd immunity by September” and had to be abandoned?
‘When did Patrick Vallance brief you on NHS data showing that the death rate at the first April peak was much higher than before/after the peak and do you now agree with Hancock that every patient got the treatment they needed?
‘Do you now agree with Hancock that there was no shortage of PPE or do you agree with yourself in April 2020 that PPE supply was ‘a disaster’ that required moving Hancock?
‘How many people died in care homes because of what you called the “disaster” on PPE and what you called Hancock’s “totally f**king hopeless” performance on testing in March?
‘When will the SoS come to the House and correct his many false statements to MPs?’
Boris Johnson appeared for Prime Minister’s Questions shortly after the messages were posted online, but they were not mentioned by Labour leader Keir Starmer.
The SNP’s Ian Blackford did raise the topic of the bombshell messages but failed to get a response from the Prime Minister.
Downing Street has this afternoon insisted Mr Johnson has ‘full confidence’ in Mr Hancock – but did not dispute the authenticity of the unveiled messages.
Asked if the messages were genuine, the Prime Minister’s official spokesperson said: ‘Our focus is not examining those specific images but delivering on the public’s priorities.
‘I don’t plan to get into the detail of what’s been published.’
Asked if the PM called Mr Hancock ‘hopeless’, they added: ‘I’m not planning to engage with every allegation put forward, the Prime Minister worked very closely with the health and care secretary throughout and continues to do so.’
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Suspect Caught in Hit-And-Run of Cyclist in Visalia
Although the victim initially survived the accident, he died in the hospital shortly after due to severe injuries
Authorities finally caught a woman suspect involved in a fatal crash that took place in early November in Tulare County. According to the California Highway Patrol, a 31-year-old female driver identified as Shay Dean Dejong was responsible for a hit-and-run with a cyclist in Visalia. She turned herself in two days after the accident at the CHP Visalia office on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022.
Officers responded to an emergency call of a car striking a bicycle around 1:00 p.m. at 144th Avenue and 313th Avenue. When the CHP arrived at the scene, a 25-year-old man was lying critically injured on the freeway.
Shortly thereafter, police learned that the man was on his bicycle when a gray vehicle struck him. Although he was rushed to the hospital for treatment of his injuries, he died within hours.
Hit-and-Run Driver Identified
After speaking with several witnesses, police identified Dejonge. Those present at the time of the accident confirmed that she was driving a 2012 Mazda when she fled the scene.
Authorities followed up on information that they were there was a gray sedan at a home on Hall St. that sustained damages to the right front fender, and windshield and was missing a right side mirror.
The officers were able to verify that a broken part of Dejonge’s car that was left at the scene matched the vehicle they saw on Hall St. Dejonge ran straight out of the home, according to officers, after they knocked on the front door. Investigators weren’t able to locate her in the neighborhood.
As a part of the ongoing investigation, the gray vehicle involved in the accident was seized as evidence.
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Andy Rotman is a professor in the Religion Department and Buddhist Studies program at Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts. He received his PhD in South Asian languages and civilizations from the University of Chicago in 2003. His research concerns the ways in which narratives and images in South Asia function as a part of social history and material culture. He is the translator of the inaugural volume in Wisdom’s Classics of Indian Buddhism series, Divine Stories: Divyāvadāna Part 1, and of Divine Stories: Divyāvadāna Part 2.
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Divine Stories is the inaugural volume in a landmark translation series devoted to making the wealth of classical Indian Buddhism accessible to modern readers. The stories here, among the first texts to be inscribed by Buddhists, highlight the moral economy of karma, illustrating how gestures of faith, especially offerings, can bring the reward of future happiness and ultimate liberation. Originally contained in the Divyāvadāna, an enormous compendium of Sanskrit Buddhist narratives from the early Common Era, the stories in this collection express the moral and ethical impulses of Indian Buddhist thought and are a testament to the historical and social power of narrative. Long believed by followers to be the actual words of the Buddha himself, these divine stories are without a doubt some of the most influential stories in the history of Buddhism.
Actions never come to naught,
even after hundreds of millions of years.
When the right conditions gather and the time is right,
then they will have their effect on embodied beings.
Ancient Buddhist literature is filled with tales of past lives. The Buddha, surrounded by his followers, is asked how it came to be that a certain person has met a particular fate. With his omniscience, the Buddha looks into eons past and uncovers the events that led to the present outcome and foretells the future as well. With stories of wicked wives, patricidal princes, and shape-shifting serpents, Divine Stories offers a fascinating illustration of the law of karma—the truth that the power of good and bad deeds is never lost. These are some of the oldest Buddhist tales ever committed to writing, illuminating the culture of northern India in the early centuries of the common era and bringing to life the Buddhist values of generosity and faith.
Andy Rotman’s evocative translation combines accuracy with readability, with detailed editorial notes comparing readings in various Sanskrit, Pali, and Tibetan sources. Divine Stories is a major contribution to Indian and Buddhist studies.
Andy Rotman: The Divine Stories of Early Buddhism
Discover the powerful teachings on philosophy and faith woven into the classical stories of early Buddhism. In this episode of the Wisdom Podcast we meet Andy Rotman, professor of religion and Buddhist studies at Smith College and chief editor for Wisdom’s Classics of Indian Buddhism series. An expert in the field of Buddhist literature, Andy shares with us the important role of narratives in monastic and lay life in South Asia, and how they were used to cultivate wisdom and compassion. We also hear some of Andy’s favorite tales from his translations of Divine Stories (Divyāvadāna), one of the most important collections of ancient Buddhist narratives. Find out what to expect in the second volume of his translations—Divine Stories, Part 2.


Even after 2017, fax will likely remain a dominant communications method as it will retain its simplicity and confidentiality edge.
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On June 11, the Washington Post posted a story about a case in Florida where a man and a woman who were driving home from a wedding were attacked by a car full of teens, all of whom had been drinking.
The story described the victim as a “college-educated mother of two” who had recently graduated from law school and was in her early 30s.
According to the Post, her husband, who had been at work at the time, and their two young children were also in the car.
After the attack, the husband and his two children went to the police, but they did not find the teens.
The Post reported that the man and his wife were “troubled” and said they were looking for their children.
After a few days, the man’s wife contacted the police again.
The police, who asked for his address, found the victim’s cellphone and contacted the woman.
They found the children but had no idea who had struck the car, the Post reported.
“The man and the woman, who were in their late 20s, were both shaken by what they saw,” the Post said.
“One said the couple had just been attacked, but the other said the attack had been “completely random.
But the Post story didn’t mention that the couple’s children had been in the backseat at the same time as the car’s occupants. “
He also told the police that he thought he was going to get into trouble for not stopping the car,” the paper reported.
But the Post story didn’t mention that the couple’s children had been in the backseat at the same time as the car’s occupants.
The family’s son told ABC News that the story seemed to have been “overblown.”
“The parents and the kids are all traumatized,” he said.
But he added, “This is the kind of story that can get through.
This is not a story of one person who just got out of the car and was struck.”
According to ABC News, the family of the woman who was struck, who has not been named, had contacted the Post to express their frustration with the reporting, and that the Post had not contacted them for comment.
The couple told the Post that they were hoping to get their children back.
The woman told ABC that her husband was “very upset” and that they did a lot of thinking.
“It wasn’t the most efficient way to take care of this,” she said.
The Washington Post did not respond to multiple requests for comment for this story.
In a statement, the police department said, “It is our hope that this case will lead to charges against the suspects, but we are working with local law enforcement to obtain any information they may have.”
The police department added that it “takes every allegation of sexual assault very seriously,” and that officers “work tirelessly to provide the best possible care to our citizens.”


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January did not see the best start to the year in either the new or the used car market with new car registrations starting the year on a further downward trend.
If a drop of 1.6% on the same month last year for the whole market was not disappointing enough, the news that the fleet sector fell by 3.4% was indicative of the concern that is being expressed in every part of the fleet business at the moment.
Business registrations were even worse with a 33.5% decline over the volumes from January 2018.
After a competitive few months in the fleet sector towards the end of 2018, a general economic malaise seems to have really hit home with fleet purchaser.
The question is whether this is driven by any one thing or whether we are just approaching a ‘perfect storm’ of issues and concerns that are building to stifle new sales for the coming months.
There is little doubt that the UK’s complete lack of direction on Brexit is part of the problem.
A government that would appear to be in complete disarray and a prime minister seemingly incapable of gaining any form of credibility with Brussels is not a good way to give confidence to businesses that currently are and would like to continue to do business with and in the UK.
A no deal Brexit is so close that a number of contract hire and leasing companies are now frantically reviewing what plans they have in place should the industry suddenly find it difficult to access the supply of key brands.
There are also signs that certain key manufacturers are trying to stockpile stock in the UK to ensure that in the event that trading and tariffs become a short-term issue there will be some level of new car supply.
Diesel cars: Not bad news
One specific issue that is still causing concern is the debate around fuel type.
The diesel scaremongering in the national press is less evident whilst Brexit as a distraction but with new diesel registrations continuing to fall heavily month on month and market share at such a low level the fleet sector is beginning to wonder where this will end.
However, this drop in new diesel registrations is going to present opportunities in a few years because the used car consumer still appreciates the value in used diesel cars.
The chart below shows the development of used car retail pricing over the past two years:-
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This chart is interesting because it contradicts the media assumption that diesel cars are bad news.
Over the past two years, ex-fleet diesel car retail prices have improved by three percentage points and during the course of both years, the trend has therefore been upwards.
In fact, the performance of retail diesel pricing during 2018 was been more stable than it was the previous year.
The January 2019 figure of 49% of OCN suggests that retail pricing for this age and mileage will continue to improve.
With data like this giving a true picture of diesel car demand there are some risk departments in large organisations that are beginning to take a different view on where retail pricing may be at the end of the next cycle of diesel fleet vehicles.
Manually edited insight has a subjective level that is proving to be a barrier to being able to do good business now when there are such fluid and exciting used car market conditions real-time data is now essential to be able to understand what is happening on a day-by-day basis.
It therefore gives both risk and remarketing teams the ability to take advantage of nuances in the market that will allow them to maximise on both front-end profit and ROI when the car is de-fleeted.
The health of luxury cars
If the diesel market is interesting now as is the performance in the luxury car sector.
There has been a lot of anecdotal discussion about the long-term future of the traditional luxury car market and more so in the last six months.
Mixed reports of the popularity of high value luxury cars have been prevalent with opinion flicking from a life is healthy message to grave concerns over entrepreneurs and business leaders seeking to reduce outlay and buying a more cost-effective car.
The chart below focusses on some of the key players in the luxury car segment and displays retail pricing performance as a percentage of original cost new over the last 12 months:-
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It is important to acknowledge that there is less volume of data for this sector of the market due to the lower numbers registered new, but this chart is therefore almost more valuable as it really shows the volatility of this sector of the market.
These cars all represent fabulous value for money in the used market and for a consumer seeking luxury and who is not put off by the potential for some big bills should the cars go wrong, then there are opportunities to bag a great value car.
Key considerations looking at this chart are the general stability and similarity in pricing for the Jaguar and the Audi and the latter is perhaps a surprise given that it is most competitive against the BMW in the new market.
The volatility of the pricing performance for the BMW suggests peaks and troughs in supply in the used market and this is often indicative of front-end tactical activity coming home to roost as they defleet end of contract cars into the used market.
The performance of the Mercedes is interesting as in percentage terms it performs significantly better than its competitors although it is worth acknowledging that the average cost new for the sample data was higher than the competitors but not by that much.
As such this may well reflect the demand for the product overall.
In summary, the fleet sector may be about to go through some difficult times from a new registration point of view.
The concerns over diesel as a used proposition seem largely unfounded and the lack of these going forward and the ongoing strength of the used car market will probably present some profit opportunities on the years ahead.
Using real-time data for both risk and remarketing teams will give any business the foundation for greater insight and profit.


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Annette Brown found her way to the Meher Schools three years ago when she decided to bring her love of teaching out of the dance studio and into the Kindergarten classroom. At the time, she was also piloting a course at the Athenian School with The Forgotten International called "Doing Good," which brought elements of volunteerism and mindfulness into an 11th grade community service classroom. Annette's experience in mindfulness began in a mountaintop monastery in Thailand in 2007. There she spent a month in silence and meditation while studying the Dharma. In the summer of 2009 she merged her adoration of Buddhist practices and traditions with her love of writing while volunteering as the Tibetan Government in Exile's copy editor in Dharamsala, India. There she helped equip Tibetan journalists with reporting and editing techniques while independently studying Tibetan Buddhism and traditional music. For several years following her experiences abroad, Annette was a project manager for a nonprofit organization dedicated to elevating the work of heroes around the globe working on behalf of the world's most vulnerable population - children. It was through this work that she became committed to finding ways to enrich the lives of children within her own community through an art form she had dedicated much of her life to - tap dancing. Fast-forward to now and Annette and her partner, Dave, have two beautiful boys, Sam (7) and Jack (4). They spend their summers in the mountains where Dave is the director of a children's summer camp. There Annette explores nature with her boys and reconnects with all that she discovered atop that mountain in Thailand. Annette still tap dances, only she now brings it into the Meher School classroom instead of the dance studio. She and her family were fortunate enough to find the Meher Schools when they moved into the neighborhood a few years ago. At that point, they knew they had found their forever community.
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I frolicked. For hours I climbed, crouched, jumped, fell, and read. It was an extremely beautiful day and I was joined by many a jogger and biker. None who wanted to be in my pictures though. :/ This is the bike path that goes through South Elgin along the river. Used to be where Liz and Wrigley roamed, but now it's where I go almost every day and each time I walk or bike it, I find new places that I want to capture. In the picture above is this luscious patch of tall soft grass. I laid out my jacket and read for a little bit.
Top: No idea.
Shoes: Urban Outfitters
Tights: Forever 21
Book: Through a Dark Mist. Don't know anything about it. Just grabbed it. S'alright.
Finally, after many different locations, I came upon the spot I had longed for.
The worst part, though, was having to turn around and go back.
But tomorrow is another day. Another day that I have off. Another day that will probably be rainy... YAY! So now I'm back home, alone, comfy in Max's game room, with music blasting, and The Lorax waiting to be watched. Hope you are all having a great day. Anna needs to make a big, HUGE post about our mom's stay. She'll be home on Sunday. :)


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As stories continue to emerge from abroad about patients at death’s door who received numerous antivirals, antibiotics —and in Asia, Traditional Chinese Medicine — Canadians may be misled into thinking what their medical care will look should they be diagnosed with COVID-19.
Many falsely believe that should they become seriously ill, they will be admitted and receive medications like those currently making headlines — the newly FDA-approved Remdesivir or Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil).
But that’s not the case.
In fact, in Canada, most patients will follow this route: after testing positive at a COVID-19 assessment centre at a local hospital — or after having been advised by their doctor to head to the ER based on their symptoms — patients will be assessed for breathing issues or organ damage, with the vast majority sent home to self-monitor. Some might get a prescription for an antibiotic if they have an underlying bacterial infection. Or a blood thinner, as COVID 19 can raise the risk of stroke.
“Canadian patients with mild and moderate symptoms are sent home to self-isolate,” says Dr. David Fishbein, Acting Chief of Staff and Chief, Department of Medicine at Humber River Hospital in Toronto. “Although we recognize that patients may deteriorate more quickly than those with typical pneumonias, they generally are able to recognize their worsening and return to hospital so that the medical team may intervene.”
But this is where problems can arise. While some hospitals offer a telehealth program in which a healthcare provider follows up with discharged patients within 24 hours, many communities do not offer this service. Instead, COVID-19 patients are left to determine just how bad their symptoms are becoming — often becoming very ill before realizing how sick they actually are.
There have been numerous reports from around the world about patients walking into emergency rooms with oxygenation levels in the 60s and 70s (anything below 92 is considered abnormal) — which in non-COVID-19 situations would leave them in comas.
Fishbein says that 15 to 20 per cent of these patients will return to the ER with worsening symptoms. Some doctors like Dr. Camille Lemieux, medical director of the COVID-19 assessment centre at Toronto Western Hospital, suggest patients use oximeters, hand held devices which measure the oxygen levels in their blood. While certain hospitals provide these to high-risk patients, others do not. And the $40 to $50 price tag make them unaffordable for many Canadians.
COVID-19 patients are left to determine just how bad their symptoms are becoming — often becoming very ill before realizing how sick they actually are
Lemieux concedes there is potential for these patients to fall through the cracks, returning to the ER “much sicker than they need to be,” or not returning at all.
“There needs to be some kind of continuing follow-up and accountability for everybody who is COVID positive,” she says. “It’s not a cohesive plan.”
Should a patient be lucky enough to determine that they are becoming sicker and returns to the ER, supportive therapy will be offered in the form of oxygen or more intensive ventilation. Or, according to Dr. Samir Gupta, a staff respirologist at St. Michael’s Hospital, they may be offered the option to participate in a clinical trial, in which they may have a 50 per cent chance of receiving an antiviral drug, and 50 per cent of receiving a placebo, depending on the design of the trial. “There are over 25 trials of different drugs in Canada,” he says.
Canada taking a DIY approach
So why is Canada taking a largely do-it-yourself approach to treating COVID-19 at a time when Hong Kong and the U.S. are treating patients more aggressively? In Hong Kong, patients are hospitalized with mild or moderate symptoms and prescribed antivirals to stave off complications. U.S. hospitals also rely on a coterie of antivirals and antibiotics to treat patients.
Lemieux says that the data for the effectiveness of the drugs currently being trialled simply isn’t there, adding that new studies are showing hydroxychloroquine to be ineffective against the virus, and to have potentially dangerous side effects such as causing heart arrhythmias in some patients.
“There’s really, to date, not been any consistent treatments that have been shown to be safe enough and consistent enough to be given ‘just in case,’ she says.
She hopes that in the coming months there will be enough preliminary data to warrant using some of the drugs touted as effective in treating the disease.
“We’ve historically had a much more conservative drug approval regime here,” she says.
The end result are patients at home battling COVID-19 while hospitals have successfully kept their ICUs open for patients hardest hit by the disease.
The data for the effectiveness of the drugs currently being trialled simply isn’t there
As of May 12, 71,486 Canadians have been diagnosed with COVID-19. In Ontario, 1,025 patients are currently hospitalized, with 192 in ICU and 146 in ICU on a ventilator. The number of people with COVID-19 in hospitals throughout B.C. sits at 63, including 16 people in critical care. In Quebec, there are 1,655 people currently hospitalized, with 186 in intensive care.
Lemieux says it’s ultimately better for Canadians to recover at home, if possible. “The hospital is not the safest place to be,” she says.
And most people who are diagnosed with COVID-19 recover.
“The majority of patients that are sent home do improve,” says Fishbein.


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On our last night in the canyon before heading back to solid cell service and reality via Phoenix, we decided to postpone dinner to watch the lingering sunset at Mather Point. Having spent four days in the bottom of the canyon away from the crowds, we didn’t mind enjoying the sunset with throngs of other tourists at Mather Point — the first viewpoint you can stop at from the South Rim entrance of the national park. I came to the Grand Canyon as someone who wasn’t automatically moved by this desert landscape. My one previous visit had been a quick, wave-at-the-canyon kind of trip. So this time I wanted to understand what all the fuss was about.
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“When a great adventure is offered, you don’t refuse it.” ~ Amelia Earhart
When a good friend suggested I join her on a backpacking trip into the Grand Canyon on our shared birthday, I jumped at the chance. It was just what I was looking for — a refreshingly a new type of adventure.
This was my first backpacking trip, sleeping in tents and going without showers for four days. Right from the get-go, Teri told me the trip would involve carrying 30-35 lb packs on the 10 mile hike from the trailhead down to the campground and back up the canyon walls, an elevation of more than 2000 feet. Then she gushed about how excited she was to see Havasu Falls and how she’d been wanting to take this trip for 20 years. I knew exactly nothing about Havasupai and Havasu Falls.
Spending Thanksgiving in San Francisco this year meant less time devoted to travel and much more downtime. Last weekend that led to catch-up phone calls with family across the country and lots time for reflection, almost an early year-end review.
Early in the year, I started keeping track of what I was grateful for using an app called Lift. I really enjoyed the act of stopping for a moment (often on the bus) to think about what I was grateful for on that day, in that exact moment. I didn’t over think it either. It was more of a stream of consciousness exercise.
Somehow, I’ve kept up the habit for most of the year with intermittent streaks of more than 30 days in a row. (Right now, I’m on day 34 of a new streak!) It hadn’t occurred to me when I started doing this how much fun it would be to look back on the year through this lens.


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Warner to quit free music streaming
Published: 10th Feb 2010 13:03:50
Record label Warner Music is to stop licensing its songs to free online music streaming services.
Companies like Spotify, We7 and Last.fm offer free, legal and virtually instant access to millions of songs.
Warner, one of the four major labels, whose artists include REM and Michael Buble, said such services were "clearly not positive for the industry".
That raises questions over the future of free streaming, which is popular with fans but not lucrative for labels.
Spotify has seven million users in six European countries and is in negotiations to launch in the US.
Ninety-five per cent of those fans use its free service, hearing adverts between songs, while 250,000 pay a monthly fee to get it on a mobile and with no ads.
Two-and-a-half million people in the UK use We7's free offering, while Last.fm is also free in the US and UK.
Other popular audio services include Deezer, Pandora and Grooveshark, while YouTube, Vevo and Muzu offer music videos for free.
Warner chief executive Edgar Bronfman Jr said: "Free streaming services are clearly not net positive for the industry and as far as Warner Music is concerned will not be licensed.
"The get all your music you want for free, and then maybe with a few bells and whistles we can move you to a premium price strategy, is not the kind of approach to business that we will be supporting in the future."
It is not clear whether Warner will remove its music from existing services or decline to do deals with new outlets.
He said the focus would be on promoting streaming services that require payment, which could appeal far beyond those who currently pay for downloads in stores such as Apple's iTunes.
"The number of potential subscribers dwarfs the number of people who are actually purchasing music on iTunes," Mr Bronfman said.
Fans could pay a monthly fee direct to a streaming service, as with Spotify, or get access to the music as part of a deal to get a new a mobile phone, broadband connection or another gadget.
Such subscriptions could be taken up by "hundreds of millions if not billions of people, most of whom are not today either buyers or certainly heavy buyers of music", Mr Bronfman said.
And they would be much more profitable than per-track downloads in the long term, he added.
The main legal streaming services have deals with most major and independent record labels and pay royalties for each song played.
But the amount is far less than a label would earn if that song was downloaded or if they got a slice of a listener's monthly subscription fee.
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At 07:51:52 in EnglandPart of the M42 in the West Midlands has been closed after a lorry overturned, spilling diesel on to the motorway.
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Red Sox catcher Ryan Lavarnway tied a major-league record in the first inning Tuesday night, but it’s not something he wants to look back on too much.
The Felger and Massarotti Show from Tuesday, August 6.
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John Lackey will return after being out with a right biceps strain as he tries to help the Red Sox complete a four-game home sweep of the Houston Astros with a fifth straight win Sunday.
David Ross cleared the Green Monster twice with solo home runs and Ryan Dempster struck out a career-high 10 for the Boston Red Sox in a 7-3 win over the Houston Astros on Friday night.
The Baseball Reporters Show from Friday, April 26.
David Ortiz went 3 for 4 with a home run and two RBIs, boosting his batting average over .500 as the Boston Red Sox beat the Houston Astros 7-2 Thursday night to win their eighth straight series opener.
Known primarily for his glove at the hot corner, Matt Dominguez surprised with his bat by posting a .284 average with five longballs in 31 games for Houston.
Tony DeFrancesco was chosen interim manager Sunday, a day after Brad Mills was fired.
Felger and Massarotti opened the day breaking down the Sox trade that sent Jed Lowrie and Kyle Weiland to the Astros for closer Mark Melancon. Is Melancon in line to be the Sox new closer?