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Asha Bhosle says she wants to see her granddaughter become a playback singer like herself and is already in the process of preparing her.
Shamshad Begum was born in Lahore, not in Amritsar, the legendary singer's only daughter, Usha Ratra, has clarified, also opening up about her mother's shy nature, personal struggles and professional achievements.
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Dear Health Care Providers,
We are pleased to share an update on our testing for cardiac troponin and N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) in B.C.
On May 29, 2023, we will be replacing the current high sensitivity Troponin T assay with the Abbott Alinity i high sensitivity cardiac Troponin I assay.
The high cardiac tissue specificity of Troponin I is beneficial for identifying myocardium injury in clinical conditions involving skeletal muscle injury or muscle disease. Reference ranges will be updated and gender-specific ranges will be introduced to reflect recent guidelines and to help guide result interpretation. We would like to take this opportunity and emphasize the importance of serial sampling to detect changes in cardiac Troponin I levels to differentiate acute cardiac events from chronic disease.
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U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke on the floor of the U.S. Senate on the impeachment trial of President Donald J. Trump.
To watch the speech, click HERE.
Daines’ remarks as prepared for delivery:
“I rise today in the very chamber where just three Presidential impeachment trials have been held over the course of our nation’s history.
“President Johnson in 1868, President Clinton in 1999, and now President Trump.
“I sat in this very desk the past two weeks, listening to over 65 hours of trial proceedings.
“During that time, we heard from 13 witnesses, viewed 193 video clips, over 28,000 pages of documentation, and Senators asked over 180 questions.
“In the Senate, we took our solemn duty seriously and if there is one thing to be remembered from this trial, for generations to come—it is this:
“Sadly, over the course of our country’s 244-year history, never has our nation faced such a partisan abuse of power.
“Never has the Senate been faced with articles of impeachment that allege no crimes, in the attempt to remove a duly elected President of the United States from office.
“Never before have we seen such a partisan presidential impeachment process.
“In 1974 when Nixon faced impeachment, 177 House Republicans joined Democrats in support of the impeachment inquiry.
“During Clinton’s impeachment, 31 Democrats joined House Republicans.
“But with President Trump, there were zero. Not one Republican supported it.
“In fact, some Democrats opposed it. To be clear, there was bipartisan opposition.
“This impeachment is an unprecedented, purely partisan threat to the Constitution.
“Our Founding Fathers… the framers of our Constitution… they understood what the power of impeachment meant when they gave it to Congress.
“Alexander Hamilton and James Madison feared the Congressional abuse of power and legislative tyranny, as they debated whether to include the power of impeachment in the Constitution.
“The Founders knew the removal of a President from office amounted to a political death sentence.
“In Federalist 65, Hamilton warns the House could be “intemperate” and abuse their majority.
“He proclaimed the Senate would be the “unawed and uninfluenced…” the “independent” institution, to determine whether a House impeachment was warranted.
“The Founders had the wisdom to establish a two-thirds Senate vote threshold to help ensure that removal could not be achieved by mere partisan politics.
“The Founders established that this thermonuclear option of impeachment must be bipartisan to safeguard not just the President from unwarranted removal — but to protect the will of the American people who elected the President in the first place.
“Unfortunately, Nancy Pelosi, Adam Schiff and House Democrats have done exactly what the founding fathers feared.
“They’ve ignored what House Manager and Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, Jerry Nadler himself correctly observed, during the 1998 Clinton impeachment, when he stated and I quote:
“‘There must never be a narrowly-voted impeachment or an impeachment substantially supported by one of our major political parties and largely opposed by the other. Such an impeachment would lack legitimacy.’
“Unfortunately, Nancy Pelosi’s House of Representatives discarded Nadler’s wise words and stubbornly defied historical precedent by rushing articles of impeachment, on a purely partisan vote to the U.S. Senate.
“The Democrat’s decision was a mistake that has only further divided our nation during a time we should be working together.
“It was wrong. And it has damaged our country.
“We should now fear for future Presidents, Democrats or Republicans, who will hold the oath of office in this newly hyper-partisan era.
“Importantly, for the first time in our nation’s history, the articles of this presidential impeachment passed by Nancy Pelosi’s House accuse President Trump of no crimes, let alone demonstrate that the President’s actions warranted removal from office.
“This partisan and weak case from the House Managers proves what this impeachment has always been about… partisan politics.
“This impeachment has been nothing more than an attempt to overturn the 2016 presidential election, and to severely impact the 2020 election – to literally remove President Trump from the 2020 ballot.
“The 2020 election is already underway – just yesterday Americans cast their votes in Iowa for President.
“In fact, last Friday, Montanans submitted signatures and filed the paperwork to place President Trump on the Montana ballot for the 2020 election.
“Sadly, it’s no surprise that we’re in this situation today.
“The Democrats have been obsessed with impeaching President Trump before he was even sworn into office.
“They could not accept that Donald Trump won the election in 2016.
“On December 15th, 2016, just five weeks following the 2016 presidential election, a headline from Vanity Fair read, and I quote:
“‘Democrats are paving the way to Impeach Donald Trump.’
“On January 20th, 2017, the day of President Trump’s inauguration, the Washington Post headline read, and I quote:
“‘The campaign to impeach President Trump has begun.’
“This article was posted just 19 minutes – 19 minutes – after President Trump was sworn into office.
“Ten days later, on January 30th 2017, the attorney for the whistleblower, the person that started this entire impeachment before us today, tweeted and I quote,
“‘Coup has started. First of many steps. Rebellion. Impeachment will follow ultimately.’
“We’ve even seen some House Democrats publicly state that the only way to beat President Trump in the next election is to impeach him.
“Our Founding Fathers would be grieved by the careless use of the most powerful tool against the Presidency.
“Impeachment is not a tool to overturn the results of a past election.
“It is not a tool to change the outcome of an upcoming election.
“In America, the power of our government doesn’t come from 100 senators or a handful of lawmakers.
“Our power is derived from the people whom we serve.
“This grand American experiment of our democratic republic is built upon the idea of a government of, by and for the people.
“Montanans elected me to represent them in the U.S. Senate. To be their voice in Washington, D.C.
“Montanans overwhelmingly oppose this impeachment. Montanans stand with President Trump.
“President Trump won Montana by over 20 points in the 2016 election.
“Supporting this impeachment means ignoring the voices of Montanans who voted for President Trump in the last election.
“And it means silencing Montanans who plan to vote for President Trump in the 2020 election.
“Never before has the U.S. Senate removed a President from office.
“And it’s not going to happen now.
“I am voting to acquit President Donald J. Trump.
“For the good of our country, let it be seared in our minds forevermore:
“Impeachment must never ever again be used as a partisan weapon.
“I encourage my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to fully understand the magnitude of what this would mean for our country.
“This is the first purely partisan impeachment. It must be our last.
“It should be up to the American people to decide who their next president is, not the U.S. Senate.
“The answer is an election, not an impeachment.
“I yield back.”


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8 edition of Canaletto and his patrons found in the catalog.
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National Gallery of Art. Find works with an alternate reference number (for example, Key Set number) containing. Canaletto (–) was the son of a scene painter and the training shows in his work. He was also taught by Luca Carlevarijs, the principal vedute (or view painter) of the day, whom he soon surpassed. “This show delivers a heart-raising burst of Venetian sun without the need to go on a Grand Tour”.
Canaletto () was the archetypical Venetian painter and printmaker. His superlative cityscapes record views of the ancient monuments and famous modern buildings of European cities that are now familiar and beloved throughout the worldnone more so than the works depicting his native Venice.4/5. While the book may not change significantly what is known of Canaletto, it is the record of an important American museum show and of paintings that ought to be savored by a wide audience. A welcome addition to art book collections.
Canaletto and his Patrons. London: Paul Elek. pp. 55– Martineau, Jane, and Robison, Andrew, The Glory of Venice: Art in the Eighteenth Century, , Yale University Press/Royal Academy of Arts, ISBN (Catalogue for exhibition in London and Washington) Mauroner, Fabio (April ). "Michiel Marieschi with Catalogue of the Etchings". Venice: Canaletto and his Rivals, National Gallery, review Canaletto’s views of the city of water are compared with those of contemporary artists in a fascinating show, says Richard Dorment.
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Canaletto and His Patrons Hardcover – May 1, by J. Links (Author)Cited by: 3. Additional Physical Format: Online version: Links, J.G. Canaletto and his patrons. London: Elek, (OCoLC) Named Person: Canaletto; Canaletto; Canaletto. ISBN: OCLC Number: Description: xvi, pages: illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm: Contents: Townscape painting --Rome --Stefano Conti's commission --Pictures for palaces --The first English patrons --The end of the beginning --The beginning of the end --The English come to Canaletto --Journey with a pupil --Bellotto, Rome.
About the Publication: The fame of Giovanni Antonio Canal, known as Canaletto, rests mainly on his vivid paintings of Venice, his native city. Only rarely was he tempted to travel, but the popularity of his works with British tourists and patrons led him to England inand his visit became a productive, nine-year stay.Canaletto and his patrons / J.
Links Elek London Wikipedia Citation Please see Wikipedia's template documentation for further citation fields that may be required. First published inand revised inthis book is here reissued in paperback, tracing Canaletto's career from his beginnings as a scene-painter with his father to /5(7).
rows Sometime beforeCanaletto began his association with Joseph Smith, an Born: Giovanni Antonio Canal, 18 October. Canaletto's business was badly hit by the War of the Austrian Succession (–8), which severely curtailed Continental travel and therefore cut him off from his main patrons. In the early s he concentrated on drawings and etchings, and in he moved to England, evidently at the suggestion of Jacopo Amigoni.
This beautiful book focuses Canaletto and his patrons book the fruits of Canaletto's English sojourn, reproducing the views of London he painted while there, as well as the Italian and imaginary views he painted in response to the vigorous demands of his patrons.
The book offers a full study of Canaletto's English period along with detailed catalogue entries for about fifty paintings and twenty drawings/5(4). You may not be aware that Warwick was visited on at least two occasions by one of the most famous painters of the 18th century.
Giovanni Antonio Canal () was better known as Canaletto meaning ‘Little Canal’ to distinguish him from his father, a painter. Giovanni Antonio Canal, known as Canaletto, was born in Venice, the son of a theatrical scene painter. He was very influential, famed for his precisely depicted and evocative views of the city (vedute).
Canaletto's early pictures for local patrons are his most accomplished: these carefully designed, individual, and atmospheric studies include 'The Stonemason's Yard'. His most important patron was the English consul, Joseph Smith, who bought large numbers of Canalettos for resale to his countrymen.
Canaletto constructed his views of Venice with painstaking care. Usually he drew the scene on the spot and then made more detailed studies in his. Gaining interest from English patrons, Canaletto relocated to England instaying until about His works created while there attempted the same sweeping scenes of Venice, including Westminster Bridge, from and a painting of Northumberland House from Born: Through acting as the agent for Canaletto, Smith also exploited the links and contacts between Venetian artists and British patrons which had been established at the beginning of the 18 th century, including Gianantonio Pellegrini, Marco Ricci and his uncle Sebastiano Ricci who had all worked in Britain.
Smith bought contemporary Venetian art. InCanaletto went to England as commissions dried up. At the time, he had a great reputation with many patrons, in London. Altogether he spent nine years in London. However, his stay was not an unmitigated success. As time went on, his patrons began to find the his English works disappointing and lacked the sparkles of his earlier.
Charles Beddington supports the suggestion that there was a single assistant in London who helped Canaletto complete his considerable workload. Beddington, ed., Canaletto in England, J. G Links, however, expresses doubt that Canaletto employed assistants in Venice.
Links, Canaletto and his Patrons, First published inand revised inthis book is here reissued in paperback, tracing Canaletto's career from his beginnings as a scene-painter with his father to /5(17).
The interest which he developed in both Canaletto and Ruskin grew out of his passion for Venice; in Mary gave him a copy of W.G. Constable's new monograph on Canaletto in which Constable had.
Canaletto: Talks, tours and discussions We're delighted to present a varied programme of talks around the exhibition Canaletto and the Art of Venice, including a special introductory talk by the curator, a series of pop-up talks in the exhibition space, Thursday evening lectures with international speakers, plus an in-depth study morning.
He was Canaletto’s most important patron, commissioning series of views from the artist which he then displayed in his Venetian residence at Palazzo Balbi on the Grand Canal. Smith’s home was a popular meeting place for Venetian and expat society, as well as a resort for men of letters who came to consult his admirable library.
This beautiful book focuses on the fruits of Canaletto’s English sojourn, reproducing the views of London he painted while there, as well as the Italian and imaginary views he painted in response to the vigorous demands of his patrons.
The book offers a full study of Canaletto’s English period along with detailed catalogue entries for about.The fame of Giovanni Antonio Canal, known as Canaletto, rests mainly on his vivid paintings of Venice, his native city.
Only rarely was he tempted to travel, but the popularity of his works with British tourists and patrons led him to England inand his .In the early s Canaletto also made a group of etchings, mostly of capricci (imaginary or capricious scenes) based on Venetian or Veneto views.
With the outbreak of the War of Austrian Succession in the flow of tourists to Venice was dramatically reduced and Canaletto decided that if his patrons could not come to him, he would go to them.

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Sorry, just cannot list one.
I have bought or at least enquired about a lot of books I’ve seen on blogs. Most of them are not available here or available at high prices. But the ones I have managed to read have been fantastic. If I haven’t liked them, I have at least never regretted reading any book suggested or seen on a book blog I trust.
To list a couple of books I read recently.
The Handmaid’s tale
Carrie by Stephen King.
I would never ever have read another Stephen King if not for the 4R’s Challenge and for the suggestion of Jennifer and Sandy. I loved the book and now I’m really looking forward to reading more by Stephen King.
Jane Eyre is one more book that I already had in my TBR but would probably would never had read it. I picked it up because of the many great review I had read and I could experience the pleasure that is Jane Eyre.
I have bought many books too but haven’t got the chance to read it yet. I don’t remember the exact sources but I bought Persepolis, Un Lun Dun (Nymeth had reviewed King Rat by the same author), Phantoms of the brain (from Eva’s review), Banana Yoshimoto’s couple of books (I was probably influenced by Melody’s review of Kitchen), Ghosts of Eden (which I would have bought if I had not won it from Jackie’s blog). I have a lot of books on my wish list because of Eva’s blog too.
Also, I can never ever thank Jessica enough for Lisa Kleypas. She had a contest long back and the winner could choose one of the books she had mentioned. She had also linked to her review. I picked Seduce me at Sunrise by Lisa Kleypas based on her review and I loved it. Now I buy any book that I spot by her in the bookstore. I own 6 so far 🙂
I can go on and on, I want to list every blog because of which I have added something in my TBR or Wish list, but honestly I don’t have time today, too busy at work. I had to do this, so I’ve done it as quickly as possible. I’ll link the blogs as and when I get the time, I promise. Possibly beautify it too 🙂 Later.

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Gibbons, Petri and Bertsche discuss female evolution
By Marlena Scott
Brittany Gibbons, Alexandra Petri and Rachel Bertsche all have something in common: They were each a different woman when they started writing their books than they are today.
Tribune columnist Heidi Stevens sparked conversation about the growth and evolution the authors faced in their books in the Jones Prep cafeteria this afternoon.
All three memoirs approach themes of finding confidence and how to navigate the world as a healthy, body-positive female. The journey proved reflective for the writers, often not recognizing the words from the woman at the beginning of the book.
Bertsche's memoir, "Jennifer, Gwyneth & Me," explores human fascination with celebrities and went on a journey of her own to emulate her favorites. She found herself judgmental in the beginning.
"I hope I've evolved into a more accepting person," she said.
For Gibbons, author of "Fat Girl Walking," it was a painful reflection to read herself in the beginning. "I in no way relate to her anymore," she said. "But I'm glad she was there."
Petri, author of "A Field Guide to Awkward Silences," brought laughs to the crowd with her tales the Robert E. Lee fan-fiction she used to write. "Nothing feels more disgusting than your previous writing," she said.
The women also discussed that it's important to reveal yourself in ways that may seem too dark or personal.
"The things you're scared to reveal are what people relate to," Bertsche said.
And for those who don't identify with a book: "I didn't write this for you," Gibbons said. These women write for the possibility that someone out there will."


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Topic #115: Cabin Fever
this is a beautiful and dynamic drawing. i really love this. i also appreciate the sketchiness
man, I wish I had come up with the idea of posting Marcelo's work as my own! Ken, way to go.Great pic Marcelo.
MARCELO!!!Welcome to Toon Club. I love the sketch. Great lighting, and I like how massive he looks even when he's slumped in a corner. I hope to see lots more of your work 'round here!
I'm always amazed by your values and how much detail you get into areas that wouldn't even seem to have detail. Does this mean you're in Toon Club now? I hope so. Great sketch, Marcelo.
How cool and creepy is this? Very. Awesome!
Thanks you guys. I feel like a slacker for not putting color on my sketch.
......wow. Im sucha fan boy of you . I will leave it to that in terms of gushing over your work.Beautiful post sir
Don't feel too bad, Marcello... I had your sketch for a few days before KEN finally had to post it. As slackers go, I think you're top notch!Wonderful sketch. Your stuff has so much raw emotion.
Gorgeous sketch. I wish I could take credit for it, but I can only take credit for posting it. Enviable range of value and body language. Fabulous work as always Marcelo!
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Bayer Australia Pay Equity Statement 2024
Bayer reported a 3% mean and 9.2% median pay gap in its 2023 WGEA survey, down from 12.3% mean in the previous year.
WGEA reportable pay gap
Current pay gap performance reflects workforce participation along with workforce distribution across management and non-management roles, with the largest gaps relating to roles within general management, clerical and administration and technicians or trade-based roles.
Our commitment is to continue to strive for pay equity across our organization, at all levels and roles regardless of gender.
Our Pay and Talent Management Practices
Bayer Australia has implemented a number of measures to evaluate and address pay equity:
- Pay Equity and Performance:
- In 2023, Bayer launched a new, global AI-led study to review an adjusted pay equity position across employees in 23 countries including Australia.
- Taking all employees pay data and excluding understood differences such as level of education, role, division, length of service and time in position, the company was able to examine a focused group of potential gaps to close them. For Bayer Australia this adjusted gap was 1.2%. This annual review will enable Bayer to monitor and respond to any changes in its pay gaps, ongoing.
- In addition, we undertake manual pay equity analysis on an annual basis by division, function, and ANZ wide. We assess performance outcomes by gender (including performance outcomes, bonus payments).
- We review our total workforce to analyse individuals performing similar work at the same level have equitable compensation opportunities.
- All roles at Bayer Australia are objectively defined and evaluated. We participate in regular market salary surveys to keep up with trends in our market, and our defined salary frameworks provide a standard approach for our compensation decisions.
- Talent Management:
- We focus on mitigating any bias where key decisions are made in relation to talent – specifically, recruitment, promotion, leadership appointments and team composition.
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- Equitable leadership opportunities and advocacy of female talent
- Attracting and hiring diverse talent
- Mentoring of female talent at all levels
- Market leading flexible working arrangements
- Competitive pay and benefit practices
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A new Administration and Congress with new priorities and goals has many people wanting to take action on policy issues for the first time. People who have never before called a Senator or written to a member of Congress are now speaking up to make their voices heard. The level of civic discourse is a good sign for democracy — and it’s helped by the fact that lawmakers are more accessible than ever before.
In the past, visiting an elected official’s office was the only way for constituents to advocate on behalf of the issues that mattered to them. This rendered advocacy nearly impossible for many people. Today, lawmakers are active in the same channels that constituents are already using — including Twitter, Facebook, and email. Combined with making phone calls to political officials’ offices, this means that everybody has the opportunity to engage in the civic process.
How can your organization harness the power of this trend toward civic engagement and engage new advocates, and how do you prepare newcomers to advocacy to be most effective? Here are a few tips for making sure your supporters are ready to engage with decision makers:
Make it Personal
Advocacy is personal. People get involved in policy issues because the decisions made by leaders have real impacts on their lives. Connect the story of your cause to the advocates who may be engaging with it, and don’t be afraid to be authentic. For example, when the American Heart Association’s organizers lead campaigns they focus the stories they tell on volunteers who have been touched by an issue. Click here to hear a story about how one mother lost her child to sudden cardiac arrest – and how her story was leveraged to galvanize a movement.
Give Options. Not everyone is the same.
Some of your supporters may be comfortable tweeting at decision makers, while others may prefer to make a phone call. Still others may prefer to send an email. Provide different ways for people to participate, and allow them to choose their preferred method of taking action.
Let your supporters know exactly what is going to happen when they take action.
Supporters may be hesitant to make a phone call to a lawmaker unless you tell them what the process will be once they are connected. Assume your advocate has never taken an action like this before and help ease them into it. To reduce potential anxiety, provide a script or talking points they can use.
Public policy is mainstream.
Today, public policy debate is mainstream. Highly visible campaigns have raised awareness about the success that can be achieved through grassroots advocacy, making it a critical time to mobilize your supporters and engage new advocates. If you show them who the decision makers are, help them connect to those people, and build their trust — you’ll be well-positioned to engage first-time advocates for future campaigns. From campaigns led by Lyft and Airbnb that engage new advocates and make the local news to marches that happen in front of state capitals, people are clearly engaging on causes like never before.
Phone2Action tools engage new advocates by meeting people where they are.
By presenting new advocates with dynamic campaigns that give them the option to communicate with decision makers by social media, email, and phone, Phone2Action makes the transition into advocacy a smooth one for people at every level. Organizations and companies can decide what channels make the most sense for their issues and targets, and can create an appealing ask that makes civic engagement efficient and even fun.
Making advocacy accessible to everybody means that more voices will be heard on important policy decisions. More people than ever are interested in getting involved, and it’s time to welcome them to the civic engagement process.
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Nobel Peace Prize (1996) awardee Jose Ramos-Horta, East Timor's current president, has lost his bid for re-election, failing to make it to a run-off in the country's 2nd presidential vote as a free nation, preliminary results showed. Ramos-Horta, who became world famous for his efforts to bring peace to his homeland, lagged in 3rd place after more than 70% of votes were counted on March 18. In May, East Timor will celebrate 10 years of independence from Indonesia, and in June, voters will choose a new government in a general election. By end-2012, this nation of 1.1 million people will bid goodbye to UN forces stationed in the country since 1999.
Read more on Rappler.
For the first time in recent history, the men's Philippine football team made it to the playoffs of an international tournament. On Monday, March 19, the Azkals brought home a bronze medal after it bested Palestine 4-3 in the 2012 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Challenge Cup playoffs. The 3rd placers entered the tournament as underdogs but battled their way through the group stage and qualified for the semis. The Azkals' victory is expected to further fuel interest in a sport considered to be ideal for Filipinos. Basketball, a tall man's game, has been the one of the most popular sports in the country.
It's now or probably never. The fate of proposed reforms on sin products taxes -- as well as the economic targets of President Aquino -- has to be sealed this 2012 since the possibility of getting more revenues from cigarettes and alcohol products dims in the remaining years of the current government. Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima seems to be staking his all in this piece of legislation, backing the Abaya Bill in the Lower House and rallying the support of Malacanang and political allies. But he and the P60 billion a year additional revenues he is eyeing are against the mighty North Luzon bloc in the House, as well as members of the National Peoples' Coalition led by billionaire businessman Eduardo Cojuangco Jr, the president's own uncle. How then can 'Aquinomics' work when the government coffers don't have enough?
Philippine Star's Compromise eyed on sin tax bill
Interaksyon's PNoy relatives oppose Palace sin tax plan
An Asian Development Bank (ADB) report said there is a link between expected climate change and migration. The Economist cited its key finding: In 2010-11 alone 42 million people in Asia were displaced by “extreme” weather. This is because the cities in Asia - Manila included - are hit by constant floods as waterways are clogged or because these places are sinking. A recent World Bank report says that land subsidence from compaction (from new skyscrapers, for instance) and increased groundwater extraction (for a growing population) mean that Indonesia's Jakarta is sinking 10 times faster than the Java Sea is rising because of climate change. Thus, Manila's effort to boost physical flood defenses will only go so far. Just as important is a willingness to limit or relocate urban and industrial expansion.
Read more from the Economist.
The death of key personalities in world royalty and business hit global news over the weekend.
The king of Tonga, George Tupou V, who was credited with introducing democracy to this archipelago in the South Pacific after riots following his ascension in 2006, died in a Hong Kong hospital on Sunday, March 18. He reportedly had been battling a liver-related disease. The Oxford-educated king ascended to the throne after the death of his father. His younger brother will likely replace him since he is not married though has a child outside of marriage.
Meanwhile, Thailand's 3rd richest man, Chaleo Yoovidhya, passed away due to "natural causes" on Saturday, March 17. He co-founded Red Bull, an iconic sports tonic brand known all over the world, boosting his wealth to about $5 billion, according to Forbes magazine. Chaleo didn't finish school but was a voracious reader of all things business and law, said his son who has been active in running the business empire. Chaleo is a considered "a business genius" in Thailand.
Read about the king of Tonga and Chaleo Yoovidhya on Rappler.
Sports icon Ian Thorpe dashed hopes of fans to see him at the 2012 Olympics in London after failing to make the cut in the semi-finals of the qualifiers in the 100-meter freestyle match on Sunday, March 18. The 5-time Olympic Champion came out of retirement in 2011 and had struggled to post competitive times since returning to the pool. The Australian said he will carry on.
Read more from the BBC and Rappler.
A former Lutheran pastor and civil rights activist easily defeated his main rival who is a former Nazi hunter and journalist.
Joachim Gauck, from the former communist East, has been elected as Germany's new president after gaining 991 votes from the MPs. Rival Beate Klarsfeld only got 126 votes. The 72-year-old Gauk is not affiliated with any political party but is well-loved for taking a stand on controversial issues. He will replace Christian Wulff, who resigned last month in a scandal over financial favors.
Read more from BBC.
Why are there less tourists from Europe? Why is Philippine Airlines the only one flying direct to the US? It's not the Philippine carriers. It's the Philippine government. Specifically, it's the aviation body that oversees the implementation of global safety standards. Recent news about the much-expected lifting of the ban on Philippine carriers to mount new and additional flights to the US, European Union countries (and almost South Korea, too) do not inspire confidence. The Philippine Star reported that the overall efforts of the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) and its attached agency, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), are likely not enough for the compliance reviewers of their US counterparts. Results of the review is expected this March or April.
Read more from The Philippine Star
Nike, the world's largest sporting goods company, thought it has discovered a new process that reduces shoe production costs that could bring back outsourced jobs in Asia back to the US. Bloomberg Businessweek reported that, as Nike was designing the production process for a new minimalist running shoe called the Flyknit, the executives were not only excited by the possible blockbuster product but more so by the manufacturing advance that makes the Flyknit possible. "The computer-controlled weaving technology, which knits the entire upper part of the shoe in a single piece that’s then attached to the sole, promises to cut labor costs and production time while also increasing profit margins and opportunities for personalization," the magazine described. But it seemed that despite the shipping days it take to bring final producs shoes from its factories in Asia to the shelves in the US, Nike realized cheaper labor markets in Asia still rule.
Read more from BloombergBusinessweek.
The fear of being betrayed by a friend who would post pictures or videos of wild partying during a school break on social media sites has apparently influenced most teenagers to be more careful and choosy when out for fun. YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and other social media sites that could make a regret-worthy documentation of a teenager letting his or hair down after grueling school semester go viral are the new Big Brother. Some schools, blogs, magazines, groups have a list of do's and dont's for spring break.
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Apricot Kernel, also known as Armeniacae Semen or Xing Ren, is used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to treat respiratory issues such as coughing and wheezing, as well as digestive problems like constipation. This herb acts on the Lung and Large Intestine channels, and has a bitter taste and slightly warm, slightly toxic temperature. It is effective in stopping coughing and calming wheezing, and also helps to moisten the intestines and unblock the bowels.
This herb should not be used for cough due to yin deficiency, and caution should be exercised in infants and those with diarrhea. Overdosage and combination with Pueraria, Astragalus, and Scute should also be avoided. The recommended dosage is 1-3g of powder or 3-9g of the whole herb.


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Where do you find the best oversized offering?
Meeting the locals wherever you go is one of the best bits of ‘doing the lap'.
Enjoy the camaraderie of cruising through Europe with an escorted group.
Tina wants to know if there is help available onboard for her elderly mother.
It's official. Australia is home to the world's best cup of coffee.
Car seat organisers are a great way to keep all your smaller in-car essentials in check.
With its many bays and harbours, as well as some excellent beaches, Auckland is worth a visit
How to travel with someone and still be friends when you return home.
Lee Atkinson has seen some amazing sunsets on her travels round Australia.
Here are some great tips on how not to feel left out and avoid single supplements.
The Art Series Hotel Group is airing its guests' dirty laundry with reverse reviews.


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Paddy Power has rounded-up several celebrities to take part in its Golf Shootout. The charity event took place behind closed doors on Friday 5th June at the Centurion Club in Hertfordshire and was met with great success.
The list of celebrities included broadcaster Piers Morgan, TV and radio presenter and former cricket star Andrew Flintoff, and former football stars Jamie Redknapp, Peter Crouch, and Harry Kane. These celebrities were competing against professional golfers Carly Booth, 2019 Open runner-up Tommy Fleetwood, 2018 Ryder Cup-winning captain Thomas Bjorn, Paul McGinley, and Andrew ‘Beef’ Johnston.
According to statements, all participants were more than excited about the opportunity to swing their golf clubs. “We’ve all been waiting for an event like this to showcase the return of golf,” said Tommy Fleetwood.
The 10 players took part in eight golfing challenges, before competing in a shootout which brought the event to a close. Challenges included individual and team competitions such as golf pong, blind putting, shot at goal (shooting at football goals on the fairway), and Happy Gilmore longest drive.
The winner of the shootout was Jamie Redknapp who scored 8 points.

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Lean 4.0 refers to the combination of Lean Manufacturing and Industry 4.0 tools.
Lean Manufacturing is a production philosophy developed by the Toyota Motor Corporation with the aim to reduce waste in the value chain in order to minimize lead time, costs and improve quality. With Lean Manufacturing, Toyota was able to gain a world leading position in the automotive industry.
Industry 4.0 aims to improve efficiency, transparency, flexibility leading to a scenario of mass personalization.
Both paradigms are promising to solve future challenges in manufacturing industries.
Mayr et al. (01) shows how Industry 4.0 tools can contribute to optimizing specific lean methods. A correlation matrix is shown in Figure 1:
- Just-in-Time (JIT): it aims to deliver the right product at the right time, plce and quality in the right quantity for the right cost. Main I4.0 tools to support JIT are:
- Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV): an automated guided vehicle (AGV) is a portable robot that follows markers or wires in the floor, or uses vision, magnets, or lasers for navigation. They are most often used in industrial applications to move materials around a manufacturing facility or warehouse. Application of the automatic guided vehicle broadened during the late 20th century.
- IoT: the Internet of Things (IoT) is the network of devices that contain electronics, software, actuators, and connectivity which allows these things to connect, interact and exchange data. IoT involves extending Internet connectivity beyond standard devices to any range of traditionally non-internet-enabled devices and everyday objects.
- Heijunka: the goal is to level the production program to a constant rate so that the overproduction is reduced. I4.0 tools are:
- Discrete Event Simulation (DES): this kind of simulation aims to predict the behaviour of the production system to analyze key metrics like OEE or bottlenecks. The DES simulation allows the optimization of the production system based on real data;
- Big Data Analytics: planning can be stabilized by using data history in combination with a better understanding of customer needs through an in-depth analysis of the market.
- Kanban: the goal of Kanban is to retain a continuous material flow by maintaining a predefined stock level to guarantee an uninterrupted supply of material. I4.0 tools are:
- Digital Twin: Digital Twin refers to a digital replica of physical assets, processes, systems and devices. It integrates artificial intelligence, machine learning and software analytics with spatial network graphs to create living digital simulation models that update and change as their physical counter parts change. Through simulation methods or virtual real time representation of physical objects, new Kanban loops can be planned with more foresight and seamlessly integrated into the existing production environment;
- IoT: a constant monitoring of work in process is possible.
- Value Stream Mapping (VSM): it enhances the transparency of the material and information flow within the value creation chain to identify waste. I4.0 tools are:
- IoT: as for Kanban, sensors and auto-ID enables the instant localization of objects, big data and data analytics, making easier the creation of VSM;
- Machine Learning and data analytics support the creation of a value stream design and optimization. An optimized layout can be generated automatically once the requirements are known.
- Total Productive Maintenance (TPM): it is a system of maintaining and improving the integrity of production and quality systems through the machines, equipment, processes and employees and focuses on keeping all equipment in top working condition to avoid breakdowns and delays in manufacturing processes. I4.0 tools to support TPM are:
- Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR): “Augmented reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) can be considered two sides of the same coin. They both aim to extend the sensorial environment of an individual by mediating reality through technology. The former relies on an alternative setting to experience, while the latter improves existent elements with additional layers of meaning”. (02)
These technologies facilitate training as well as maintenance instructions. Moreover, by displaying virtual elements operators can be guided remotely.
- With Machine Learning and Data Analytics, correlation between condition parameters and the probability of defaults can be analyzed.
- Single Minute Exchange of Die (SMED): it aims to reduce the downtime and cost caused by setup processes. The one-piece-flow approach is pushing to minimize as much as reasonably practical the set-up time. I4.0 tools are:
- AR and VR: VR can be used to train people to perform set up operations on order to shorten the learning curve. AR can support the worker during set up operations by displaying work instructions on a headset;
- Additive Manufacturing: it is any of various processes in which material is joined or solidified under computer control to create a three-dimensional object, with material being added together (such as liquid molecules or powder grains being fused together). When AM can be used to produce final product, the set-up time can be reduced to a minimum.
- Visual Management (VM): the purpose of VM is to enhance transparency by transferring targets, standards and specifications into a visual representation. Part of VM is 5S, which is a systematic approach to organize the workplace and improve clarity through keeping the workspace clean and arranging tools properly. Tools to support VM and 5S are:
- IoT & AR: they help to assist carrying out 5S more efficiently. RFID ensures the identification and localization of objects which reduces search time. By means of markers like warning signs, AR may also be used for zoning, which means the identification of determined working areas;
- HMI: Human Machine Interface (HMI) is basically a device, most of the time a touch-screen, which interfaces the machine and the operator. HMI like tablets, smartphones, head-mounted displays and smart watches me be used to show real-time notifications to users;
- Poka-Yoke: it describes mechanisms that help operators to avoid mistakes. I4.0 tools are:
- IoT and Auto-ID: they ensure the correct identification and assignment, or the correct picking;
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: machines can automatically adapt processes to ensure optimal product quality;
- AR: as stated before, AR can support the worker during set up operations by displaying work instructions on a headset.
In this post, a quick overview on Lean 4.0 has been described. Lean and Industry 4.0 are complimentary approaches that can provide significant benefits to manufacturing organizations in terms of waste reduction quality and efficiency.
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01 – Mayr A. et al, Lean 4.0 – A conceptual conjunction of lean management and Industry 4.0, 51st CIRP Conference on Manufacturing Systems, Procedia CIRP 72 (2018), pp 622-628, page 624
02 – Gandolfi E, Handbook of Research on K-12 Online and Blended Learning (2nd ed.), Publisher: ETC Press, Editors: Kennedy, K, Ferdig, R.E., pp.545-561
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Democrats complete ticket, portray GOP as party of ‘bigots, billionaires and bullies’
Lansing – — Democrats completed their November ticket Sunday, while reminding themselves of the 2010 election in which Gov. Rick Snyder and Republicans seized control of state government as many of their own party members failed to vote.
They confirmed Oakland County Clerk Lisa Brown, a former state representative, as their lieutenant governor candidate to run with gubernatorial candidate Mark Schauer of Battle Creek, a former U.S. representative and state lawmaker.
Michigan State University law professor Mark Totten of East Lansing was selected as the party’s candidate for attorney general, while Detroit civil rights attorney Godfrey Dillard for secretary of state.
The vote was a formality, since Schauer already had chosen Brown as his running mate. They’ve been making campaign appearances together for months.
Schauer told the convention he’s proud Brown “led the fight against (Gov.) Rick Snyder’s $1-billion cut to our schools and wouldn’t be silenced . . . about a woman’s right to choose.”
The comments refer to a disputed Democratic claim that Snyder slashed state spending on K-12 education and a battle over proposed abortion regulations while Brown was a state representative. Her strong comments led to a one-day censure by the House GOP leadership, followed by national publicity.
Schauer said Michiganians are ready for change because Snyder administration policies have harmed seniors, teachers, school children and the middle class.
“We still build things in Michigan and it is time to build the Michigan we deserve,” he told party members at the Lansing Center convention facility. “We are tied in the polls and we have all the momentum.”
A repeated theme of Sunday’s speeches was that Democrats outnumber Republicans in Michigan, but too few of them go to the polls in non-presidential election years such as this one.
In the 2010 Republican sweep of state government, more than 900,000 Democrats failed to vote, said Democratic Party Chairman Lon Johnson. He outlined strategy to reach potential voters, through 28 local offices, and to expand the electorate by sending out easy-mail applications to absentee voters.
“If we turn out, we win,” Senate Democratic Leader Gretchen Whitmer of East Lansing.
A parade of party leaders tossed out sound bites they hope will stimulate the membership — Snyder as a rich guy, surrounding himself with rich cronies and unfriendly to the middle class.
House Democratic Leader Tim Greimel of Auburn Hills charged that Republicans are a party of “bigots, billionaires and bullies.” He claimed GOP campaigns are “funded by out-of-state oil billionaires.”
Convention delegate Joanne Braund of Royal Oak said she is motivated because Snyder “is taking credit for saving the state, when it’s really the auto industry and its suppliers that did it.”
“He’s out there hogging all the publicity,” she said. “I’ve come to the conclusion that if we don’t get out there and get good people elected — like Mark Schauer and (U.S. Senate candidate) Gary Peters — we have only ourselves to blame.”

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As a club we organise 3 races each year, all managed by volunteers from the Harriers, other local running clubs and friends.
Cloud 9 Hill Race
We have organised this race since 1987. A scenic and challenging mostly off-road 9 mile race from Congleton to the summit of Bosley Cloud (1125ft) and back via the ancient Bridestones (c 2000 BC). We organise this raise in March each year.
Passing Clouds Fell Race
We have organised this June fell race for over 20 years. Starting from Tittesworth, the challenging 10 mile route takes in Ramshaw Rocks, the Roaches and Hen Cloud.
Congleton Half Marathon
A scenic half marathon on country roads in Cheshire. Now in its 38th year. Congleton Harriers took on the organisation of the half marathon in 2011 from the Congleton Lions. We have continued to run the race as a charity event, all proceeds going to local charities each year.


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Stolen Little Free Library Finds Its Way Home
CEDAR RAPIDS — Little Free Libraries are popping up around the world like tulips in spring. So, it was probably only a matter of time before one was illegally picked and carried away.
"I was sick, I couldn’t believe it," says Nancy Easley, assistant librarian at the Marion Public Library and steward of the Little Free Library at Thomas Park. "This is the only one in the United States that’s ever been stolen."
But, like a book with a happy ending, the red dollhouse-sized library has been found. It was to be reinstalled this week.
That’s good news says Jane Walter who, with husband, Gene, installed the first registered Little Free Library in Cedar Rapids in front of their home at 2127 O Ave. NW.
"If we’d have any vandalism, we’d rebuild it and put it right back up," Jane says.
Little Free Libraries, the brainchild of a Wisconsin man who put one up in 2010 in memory of his mother, offer free books. The stewards stock them with contemporary books. Each library holds a dozen or more books, includes the sign "Take a book, Return a book," and is registered on the website, www.littlefreelibrary.org. The proposal to get 2,510 of them installed around the world to outnumber Carnegie libraries has easily been exceeded — the Walters’ little library, put up this fall, is No. 4,163.
"I’ve always read," says Jane, 64, who grew up near Parnell. "We lived on a farm. On Saturday we went to town, I’d go to the library and take six books home."
"I want a magazine to hold," adds Gene, 65.
Gene, a carpenter and handyman all his life, collects reusable materials, much of it from Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore. He spent the summer building the library for his wife of 45 years.
"I got my Little Free Library," says Jane with a big smile.
Standing along a sidewalk a few steps from the front door, the library has become more popular than they imagined. People of all ages take books, chat, leave bags of books at the door, even write thank-you notes.
In Marion, Nancy knew the Little Free Library at Thomas Park was popular as she restocked it periodically. She’d just done so a few days before Dec. 5 when a caller said it was missing. Information on Facebook brought another call Dec. 8 — "I know where your library is."
Jo Pearson, assistant director, went with police to recover it from a home where the owner said he found it discarded in a ditch.
In surprisingly good shape, except for missing parts including decorative owls which builder Richard Hill has replaced, the Little Free Library will soon be home.
And, as these libraries continue, Nancy and the Walters are always looking for more children’s books. You know, stories with happy endings.


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Another day, another lawsuit. “PaidContent” (http://macte.ch/I0DtB) reports that Aspen, Colorado resident Jerald Bovino has filed a federal lawsuit against Apple, claiming the company’s Smart Cover for the iPad violates his 2005 patent for a portable computer case.
The US$39.95 iPad Smart Cover snaps onto the Apple tablet via a magnetic hinge. It protects the iPad screen and folds into a typing stand. Close it, and iPad automatically goes to sleep. Open it, and iPad instantly wakes up — no need to press any buttons.
Bovino’s claim is based on US patent 6,977,809 which describes an “integral case” that attaches to a computer. The patent says the invention is useful for situations like airport X-ray lines, notes “paidContent.”


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Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle, Jonathan Babineaux, donned an apron and chef’s hat at Bunche Middle School to promote healthy lunch programs. Babineaux served lunch to the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students as he encouraged them to make healthy selections during lunchtime. He stressed the importance of students incorporating more nutritional items, such as fruits and vegetables, into their diet.
“It is important for youth to intake the right foods and nutrients,” Babineaux explained. “We want to try to help our kids make the right decisions and choices as far as the foods they eat.”
Federal mandates have changed how school cafeterias prepare meals this year. School districts throughout the country must adhere to tougher nutritional requirements. These regulations require school districts to prepare meals that contain more fruits and vegetables, and less sodium.
Babineaux took time to discuss the benefits of eating healthy, while demonstrating that many tasty and healthy food choices exist. He also reviewed the nutritious meals that NFL players must eat in order to stay fit and agile on the field, while also explaining what he eats on a regular basis to stay big and strong.
“I encourage them to stay away from fast food and things that aren’t good for them,“ he explained. “Eating well has helped me daily in what I do on the field. I want them to know that eating the right things can make you a healthy person and help you live longer.”
Cheyenne Ransom, an 8th grader at Bunche, says she is now determined to add more fruits and vegetables to her daily diet. She said having a professional athlete come in and speak at Bunche really resonated with the students at the school.
“While we were in their getting our lunch he talked about how foods like peas and carrots and apples and oranges are better options for us,” she explained. “I learned that it is good to have variety in what we eat.”
Proper nutrition in the school age years can reinforce lifelong eating habits that contribute to a student’s overall well being. Atlanta Public Schools is committed to serving healthy meals for student success.
“With the rise of obesity among our youth today, it is definitely a problem we need to address,” Babineaux added. “We want them to know that eating the right things can determine how they live their life.”


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And they’re off . . .
Could we have a bigger week for celebration (other than the last week of school)? Monday, May 1, was National College Decision Day, when accepted students officially committed to a college. Today, of course, is el cinco de mayo. Knowing it falls on a Friday will likely spark festivities on many college campuses. And just when we think it’s safe to go back and visit colleges, tomorrow is Kentucky Derby Day. (I first heard about mint juleps at college. They were legal then and sipped by budding engineers.)
Speaking of horses, equine science is a serious major. At the beautiful University of Vermont, for example, Animal Science students can pursue an Equine Concentration in which they select from courses such as Equine Instructing Techniques, Equine Enterprise Management, and Horse Health and Disease. UVM has its Morgan Horse Farm. Students go on to a variety of careers and graduate programs, including veterinary school.
The Morgan Horse Farm at UVM
For students who love horses but don’t want to make a career of it, the University of Delaware’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) established an equine science program open to all at UD. (See featured image.)
. . . unless they don’t know where to go
A college counselor’s favorite question: “What if my child doesn’t get in anywhere?” For those who want to matriculate in the fall, the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) has just released a list of colleges that still have spaces. No, they’re not Harvard and Princeton, but they’re mighty good. I read the entire list, and noted these colleges that are popular with New Jersey students:
University of Maryland
(By the way, Skidmore’s mascot is the thoroughbred, which makes sense since the college is in Saratoga Springs. They’ve got to be celebrating tomorrow!)
“Race” to Skidmore! It has spots remaining.
But seriously, why would fine colleges still have openings? In an article in forbes.com, Chris Teare, Drew’s Senior Associate Director of Admissions, provides insight. “In my experience, there are two main reasons: admissions standards and market volatility.” Put simply, colleges have a reputation to maintain, and they may not want to compromise. They also never know with certainty how many students will accept offers of admission. Comments Teare, “Any institution with standards would rather fall short of its enrollment target than admit students they are uncertain can handle the work.”
For juniors, it’s still a long way to the finish line.
Tomorrow, many juniors have a pre-party destination: the SAT. For those who need more time, or those affected by AP testing, there are more opportunities.
Tuesday, May 9, is the deadline for the June 3 SAT or SAT Subject Tests. (Some of the Subject Tests are repeated during the year, but the time to take them is while material is fresh.)
Friday, May 5, is the deadline for the June 10 ACT.
College Board is offering the SAT on August 26 for those who are not otherwise engaged. (To compensate, it is eliminating the January administration.)
Is your student adequately preparing for the tests? At a minimum, preparation should include getting familiar with the format of the test and the look of the answer sheet. Within particular sections, the students should use the SAT blue book, the ACT red book, and publicly available tests to analyze how sections are put together and identify the types of questions that repeat from test to test. Students with questions about approaches to standardized tests should make an appointment. Students who need in-depth guidance should check out Noodle Pros. They’re the best at tests!
Colleges race to find the best-fit curriculum.
Many posts have touched on the liberal arts versus career orientation of higher ed curriculum. Changes continue, and you bet they’re in the direction of liberal arts schools that link to career initiatives. Last week, the Wall Street Journal indicated that “Liberal Arts Colleges, in Fight for Survival, Focus on Job Skills.” Here are some noteworthy mentions in the article.
At Mount Holyoke, part of the Five College Consortium, students can take advantage of newly created programs in computer science and data science. (See my article on the Consortium.) Google is now recruiting from the single-sex, liberal arts college.
Emory University, considerably larger than Mount Holyoke, has a new degree program that “marries traditionally qualitative disciplines such as anthropology, English and history with math and statistics.”
Both Dartmouth and Denison have integrated data science within their liberal arts offerings.
Big data is big business. According to the professor who created Emory’s program, “There has been an explosion in data and there’s a huge demand for people who know how to harness it. Most students coming out of the liberal arts have at best a consumer’s knowledge of basic statistics, but they’re rarely trained to rigorously and effectively answer questions using data.”
Big data takes the stage at Emory.
At NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering, which is in Brooklyn, students can attain VIP status on campus with the Vertically Integrated Projects Program. If selected, students are teamed to work on research projects over at least three semesters. Projects include Smart Internet of Controlled Things, Smart Cities Tech, RePrint Bot, and a Music Experience Design Lab.
At Tandon, students can be VIPs.
Indiana University, highly regarded for its Kelley School of Business, has taken a next step with its bachelor of science in Game Design. Students must take the Media Core (Managing, Making, Thinking Media).
It’s off to the races!


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POLLY BENNETT is a movement director, choreographer and practitioner working across the broadest applications of movement. From creating choreography for professional theatre and movement coaching for feature films and television, to establishing movement languages for amateur performance, choirs and live performance, Polly is an energetic and versatile collaborator at the top of her game.
Training: Polly holds an MA in Movement Studies from Royal Central School of Speech and Drama (2010-2011) as well as an MA in History of Art with Distinction from The University of Edinburgh (2005-2009). She was Resident Company Movement Practitioner at the Royal Shakespeare Company 2013, where she contributed to the company’s productions, work in education and outreach: she is now Associate Movement Practitioner at the company.
As Choreographer: Polly was Assistant Movement Director on the London 2012 Opening Ceremony and Mass Cast Choreographer on the London 2012 Closing Ceremony and Paralympic Opening Ceremony. In 2014 she joined the Mass Cast Choreography team on the Sochi Winter Olympics Opening and Paralympic Ceremonies.
As Movement Director
Current projects include:
Untitled Elvis Presley biopic dir. Baz Luhrmann, as Movement Coach and Choreographer
The Great, Series 2 (Hulu)
James Bond: No Time to Die (released May 2021)
Botticelli in the Fire (Hampstead Theatre), Peter Gynt (National Theatre and EIF), Rutherford and Son (National Theatre), Venice Preserved (RSC), Sweat (Donmar Warehouse and West End), The Village (Stratford East), Maydays (RSC), White Teeth (The Kiln), The Lehman Trilogy (National Theatre), As You Like It (Regents Park Open Air Theatre), The Great Wave (National Theatre), Circle Mirror Transformation (HOME), Tell Me the Truth About Love (Sage Theatre, Newcastle for Streetwise Opera), People, Places and Things (St Anne's Warehouse, off-Broadway), Salome (RSC), Touch (Soho), Tribes (Sheffield Crucible), Woyzeck (Old Vic Theatre), Junkyard (Headlong), Travesties (Apollo), Don Juan in Soho (Wyndhams), Henry V (RSC in Shanghai Arts Centre), A Streetcar Named Desire (Royal Exchange), Travesties (Menier Chocolate Factory), The Deep Blue Sea (National Theatre), Doctor Faustus (Duke of York’s), People, Places and Things (West End and National Theatre), The Maids (Trafalgar Studios), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (RSC, as Deputy), Yen (Royal Court/Royal Exchange), The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Birmingham Rep), Plaques and Tangles (Royal Court), Pomona (National Theatre, Royal Exchange, Orange Tree), Three Days in the Country (National Theatre), Hang (Royal Court), The Famous Victories of Henry V (RSC), Songs for a New World (St James Theatre), The Rise and Fall of Little Voice (West Yorkshire Playhouse/Birmingham Repertory Theatre), The Angry Brigade (UK Tour, Bush), When the World Was Small (Theatre Genedlaethol Cymru), The Kingmaker (St James Theatre), A Mad World My Masters (RSC/ETT), Dunsinane (National Theatre Scotland, UK, Asian and US Tour), The King’s Speech (Chichester Festival Theatre/Birmingham Repertory Theatre), Come Fly With Me (Salisbury Playhouse), Hopelessly Devoted (Paines Plough, UK Tour), Helver's Night (York Theatre Royal), To Kill a Mockingbird (Regents Park Open Air Theatre, UK Tour), Ragnarok (Eastern Angles), Mock Tudor (Pleasance, Theatre 503), Anna (Aix-en-Provence International Festival), Nut (National Theatre), Hysteria (Hampstead Theatre), Acis and Galatea (Iford Opera), Mudlarks (Bush Theatre), The Lights (The Spring) and Celebrity Night at Café Red (Trafalgar Studios.)
Film: Movement coach to Rami Malek on No Time to Die: Bond 25, Movement coach to Riz Ahmed on Mughal Mowgli (Pulse Films) directed by Bassam Tariq, Movement Coach to Rami Malek (Freddie Mercury) in Bohemian Rhapsody (Fox), Choreographer for The Little Stranger starring Domnhall Gleeson and Ruth Wilson, directed by Lenny Abrahamson; Assistant Choreographer to Toby Sedgwick on Stan & Ollie, a feature film about Laurel and Hardy starring John C. Reilly and Steve Coogan.
Television: The Great (Hulu), The Crown Series 3 & 4 (Netflix), One Normal Night (Sky Arts), Killing Eve (BBC America)
Events: Paul Smith "A Suit to Travel In" (Tokyo), Glasgow Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony (Athlete's Parade), Sochi Winter Olympics Opening, Closing and Paralympic Opening Ceremonies, The Big If (Save the Children), London 2012 Opening Ceremony, Closing and Paralympic Opening Ceremony, West End Welcomes the World: 100 Days to Go (SOLT), Christmas Lights Regent Street (POD), Shell Fuel Save Day (Shell)
As Performance Coach:
Polly works with actors, artists and non-dancers as a performance and movement coach. She works to develop strong individual and group performances, confidence and physical embodiment. From specific movement for theatrical performance to core training, postural work and body awareness, Polly has developed methods to break down physicality and get everyone moving.
She has worked with Jack Garratt, the staff at Heston Blumenthal's Fat Duck Restaurant, FA Premiership Football Coaches, business executives, teachers, rappers, pop-stars, choirs and orchestras. She appeared on BBC Three's Fazer's Urban Symphony as a Performance Coach and assisted staging the other musicians involved for their final show - the Urban Proms at the Royal Albert Hall.
For Television as Performance Coach/Staging: The Choir: Gareth Malone's Best of British (BBC Two), Lips Choir for Goldfrapp; Fazer’s Urban Symphony, BBC 3; Coronation Concerts at Buckingham Palace, BBC 1; Arlissa, Sticks and Stones, Universal Music
As a Facilitator and Mentor: Polly’s commitment and passion for training and education involves her as a regular contributor to training programmes including: Central School of Speech and Drama, National Youth Theatre, Birkbeck University, Rose Bruford College and RSC Education.
She has also worked for: Premier League Football Association; The Fat Duck; National Theatre Connections; Open Door; Arcola Young Company; Kingston University; Oxford University; The Shakespeare Institute; Stratford College; Lips Choir; In2 Theatre; Drama UK; Move It; Tennessee University; NSDF; Oxford Playhouse; Writer’s Avenue; Aurora Orchestra; National Youth Orchestra; The Actors Centre; The Actors Guild; Brighton College; King Alfred’s School; Shakespeare Schools Festival; Fluid Motion; Squint; Populace; Hurlingham Players; University of Sharjah, Dubai; BASICS, Ghana.
As a collaborative project between NYT and the King Abdulladihiz Centre, Polly delivered the first theatre courses for women in Saudi Arabia in 2013 and 2014.
Polly was previously on the board of The Actor’s Centre and founded The Mono Box, a project connecting emerging actors to the professional theatre industry.
As a Performer: Seven Deadly Sins, Stephen Webster Jewellery Launch (Old Vic Tunnels), FIFA Club World Cup Opening and Closing Ceremonies in 2010 and Beijing 2008 Olympic Handover Ceremony.


Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai followers can take a sigh of aid as the small print of Shivangi Joshi’s new function in the present are out. The viewers have been upset over Naira’s exit from the present however the newest buzz means that whereas the story of Naira and Kartik is over, there’s nonetheless left a lot of pleasure for the Kaira followers. Naira goes to return to the story in the function of a boxer. Also Read – Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai Shocking Twist: Naira is NOT Dying, She’s Alive – Spoiler Alert
In the newest episodes, the viewers noticed Naira falling off the cliff, making Kartik consider ending his life as nicely. However, as reported by Tellychakkar, after falling off the cliff, Naira is saved by strangers and as soon as she comes again to her senses, she is given a new identification. The identify of the brand new character is just not out but however she’s going to be a skilled boxer. Shivangi Joshi, who performs the favored character in the Star Plus’ Yeh Rishta Kye Kehlata Hai, has additionally began practising for her function. In the parallel story, Kartik and the Goenka household put together for Naira’s cremation and settle for that she’s no extra. Also Read – Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai: Shivangi Joshi Breaks Silence on Rumours of Quitting The Show With Naira’s Death
Earlier, in a video, Shivangi had confirmed that the makers are taking out her character and Naira goes to be useless in the story. However, this doesn’t imply that the actor is leaving the present. As revealed in the newest media experiences, Shivangi and Mohsin Khan are right here to keep and entertain the viewers with their chemistry. The identical face shall be recognized by another identify in the story quickly. However, how will Kartik get to know in regards to the ‘boxer’ and that his Naira by no means died, is one thing that the viewers shall be intrigued to watch in the approaching episodes. Also Read – Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai Actor Simran Khanna Announces Divorce, Son’s Custody Goes to Husband
Watch out this area for all the newest updates on Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai!
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$10K signature bond ordered for man charged in De Pere boy's death
A Suamico man charged in the death of a child appeared before a judge Wednesday.
Matthew Georgia, 39, is charged with Homicide by Negligent Operation of a Vehicle in the death of Christian Warzniak, 5.
Georgia made his initial appearance Wednesday in Brown County Court. The court ordered a $10,000 signature bond.
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 15.
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Mother Tara Heath recorded a raw and emotional Facebook Live video mourning her son, Christian.
She addressed Georgia in the video. "You ran Christian's head over with a 6,000 pound truck as a result of your fury," Heath said.
According to the criminal complaint, Georgia was backing his pick up truck out of Heath's De Pere driveway when the child was struck. Heath says the accident happened as Georgia "gunned it" following an argument.
Georgia told police there was no argument and he was simply backing up and didn't realize he had hit the child.
The criminal complaint says while Heath performed CPR on her son, a frantic Georgia called 911.
Georgia was not arrested. He was issued a summons and asked to appear in court on June 17.


Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut has on Tuesday slammed Maharashtra Governor BS Koshyari after the latter wrote a scathing letter to Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, questioning him regarding the reopening of temples in the state.
In the curt letter, Koshyari had mocked Uddhav and asked if he had "suddenly turned secular". He wrote, "I wonder if you are receiving any divine premonition to keep postponing the reopening of the places of worships time and again or have you suddenly turned 'secular' yourself, the term you hated?"
"It is ironic that while on one hand, the State government has permitted the opening of bars, restaurants and beaches, on the other hand, our Gods and Goddesses have been condemned to stay in the lockdown," Koshyari added.
Meanwhile, Raut said the Maharashtra Government is "taking decisions keeping the serious COVID-19 situation in mind" and "following the true meaning of the word secularism as mentioned in the Constitution". "So, Governor's letter proves that he's not willing to follow India's constitution," Raut added.
Besides, Koshyari's letter invited a biting response from the Chief Minister. Responding to the letter, Uddhav said he does not need a “certificate” on Hindutva from the Governor. "As imposing lockdown all of a sudden was not right, revoking it completely at once will also be not a good thing. And yes, I am someone who follows Hindutva, my Hindutva doesn't need verification from you," Uddhav said. "My Hindutva does not permit me to welcome home a person who called my Maharashtra or Mumbai Pakistan occupied Kashmir," he added.
Meanwhile, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi called the Governor's letter "very unfortunate". Taking to Twitter, Owaisi wrote, "Very unfortunate that this is coming from a Governor, someone who has sworn an oath on the Constitution. That oath did not require a test on ‘Hindutva-ness’. The CM’s commitment to Hindutva in discharging his duties is irrelevant & should not even have been raised."


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Ecru invitation has 50th Anniversary design at top. Top design will be printed in the same ink color as chosen for wording. Ecru reception, respond, and informal/thank you cards are available.
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“I saw that my life was a vast glowing empty page and I could do anything I wanted.”— Jack Kerouac, author of ‘On the Road’ and “The Dharma Bums.’
Be an empty page.
Be a vast and empty, glowing page.
And you can do anything.
Because everything is possible, from the perspective of an empty page.
Empty is your natural state.
Full is just a habit. A habit that contains all habits.
Be empty, remain empty.


Powerful rain and hail bomb smashes the east coast of Australia as Sydney is warned more wild weather is on the way – along with 36C heat
- New South Wales has been hit with severe thunderstorms and hail on Monday
- The Bureau of Meteorology issued a heavy rain warning with dangerous winds
- Storms were seen brewing over Sydney on Monday while hail fell in the north
- Sydney, Illawarra and the Hunter region will see wild storms on Tuesday
- The CBD is set to reach 33C, while Sydney’s west will reach 36C on Tuesday
Parts of New South Wales have been hit with severe thunderstorms and hail, with more wild weather predicted for Tuesday along with 36C heat in Sydney.
The Bureau of Meteorology issued a heavy rain warning, with damaging winds and hailstones the size of large marbles expected to hit the east of the state on Monday night and Tuesday.
Storms were seen brewing over the city on Monday afternoon, with hail already falling over Sydney’s north shore and Galston in the Hornsby region.
The CBD was struck just after 10 on Monday night.
The Bureau of Meteorology’s Katarina Kovacevic told Daily Mail Australia the Sydney, Illawarra, Hunter region and the Central Tablelands will see another stormy day on Tuesday.
Storms were seen brewing over the city on Monday afternoon, with hail already falling on the north shore
The conditions will be offset by temperatures of up to 33C in the CBD on Tuesday, and 36C in the western suburbs.
But Ms Kovacevic said the city will cool down by Tuesday evening as a cold front sweeps through.
‘The cold front will generate a lot of thunder. We are expecting it to be severe with gusty and damaging winds,’ she said.
Grafton in the state’s north is expected to see temperatures of 36C on Tuesday, before a cold front on Wednesday will bring a 10C drop.
Ms Kovacevic said the rainfall will help to ease conditions over fires northern New South Wales.
‘But because the rain has been so hit and miss its unlikely to provide lasting or widespread relief,’ she said.
‘Then the same cold front will move through the fire grounds in the far north of the state on Tuesday night.
‘This will lead to southerly wind change which could be problematic for firefighters.’
Sydneysiders will get a reprieve from the wet weather by the end of Tuesday night, before Wednesday is expected to see an average November high of 23C.
The stormy conditions will be offset by temperatures of up to 33C in the CBD on Tuesday, and 36C in the western suburbs
Ms Kovacevic said Glen Innes in the Northern Tablelands received 60mm of rain between 9am on Sunday and Monday morning.
‘We’ve also seen storms today through areas in the north. The highest rainfall total was in excess of 70mm at Mount Seaview near Port Macquarie,’ she said.
A severe thunderstorm warning has also been issued for parts of the Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury, Maitland and Cessnock areas.
The bureau is warning residents to prepare for heavy rainfall and large hail, but said what will cause the most damage is strong wind gusts.
FOUR-DAY FORECAST IN YOUR CITY
Tue: Min 21, Max 36
Wed: Min 15, Max 23
Thu: Min 16, Max 27
Fri: Min 19, Max 29
Tue: Min 21, Max 31
Wed: Min 21, Max 31
Thu: Min 20, Max 29
Fri: Min 21, Max 30
Tue: Min 11, Max 20
Wed: Min 9, Max 25
Thu: Min 11, Max 26
Fri: Min 13, Max 24
Tue: Min 16, Max 32
Wed: Min 18, Max 33
Thu: Min 15, Max 30
Fri: Min 12, Max 29
Tue: Min 12, Max 16
Wed: Min 8, Max 24
Thu: Min 11, Max 22
Fri: Min 11, Max 22
Tue: Min 15, Max 27
Wed: Min 4, Max 27
Thu: Min 7, Max 31
Fri: Min 10, Max 33
Tue: Min 26, Max 34
Wed: Min 27, Max 34
Thu: Min 27, Max 34
Fri: Min 27, Max 34
Tue: Min 10, Max 18
Wed: Min 8, Max 20
Thu: Min 10, Max 19
Fri: Min 8, Max 19
Source: Bureau of Meteorology


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Exploring a U.S. Without Livestock
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
6201 Microbial Sciences
Mary Beth Hall from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Dairy Science and USDA ARS will discuss her recent research on the impact of animal production on food availability.


Children with autism have a peculiar digestive system disorder, as was recently eloquently described by Dr. Arthur Krigsman at the AutismOne conference. How might glyphosate (Roundup) cause this?
First Vaxxed, now Man Made Epidemic; Yet another documentary on vaccine safety gets pulled from international film festival
A Newsweek propaganda piece absurdly lies that vaccination entails no health risks -- and that anyone who knows better has no "faith in science"
The NEVER-retracted vaccinated vs. unvaccinated study that revealed significantly higher odds in risks of chronic illness among vaccinated children is back online. But will Retraction Watch admit it launched the attack to discredit it? Will Snopes fact-check itself? If not, why not?
Cancer deaths from Chernobyl have been grossly underreported. Have we finally reached the "Chernobyl" moment with vaccines and vaccine injuries?
What data regarding autism did the CDC cover up about the MMR shots given to black males in Atlanta younger than 36 months?
Google's practices drive much of the Internet experience for most consumers by determining what they view - or rather, what they are allowed to view
Special interests have captured our legislature and are diverting scarce resources and attention away from a massive public health crisis impacting New Jersey families
Vaccines, considered by many as one of the top-ten public health achievements of the 20th century, are “powerful medical interventions.” Vaccines are thought to work by priming the immune system to recognize and defend itself against the specific diseases targeted by the vaccines. However, immunologists admit that they have little understanding of exactly how vaccines activate the immune system.
Currently, suboptimal breastfeeding is associated with over a million deaths each year and 10% of the global disease burden in children. So why is the the CDC aggressively fixated on vaccination instead of breastfeeding?
Depression is on the rise around the world and, according to one author, the World Health Organization (WHO) has stated that approximately 300 million people worldwide suffer from this debilitating disorder
The evidence against vaccine safety and effectiveness is massive. Here is a 300+ page research download of National Library of Medicine abstracts showing there are over 200 adverse effects of the vaccines in the CDC schedule, including death.
If you asked “Do vaccinations cause autism?” to anyone in the medical establishment, government or drug industry, the answer would be a firm NO, but why?
CDC Whistleblower Reveals Widespread Manipulation of Scientific Data and Top-Down Pressure on CDC Scientists to Support the Fraudulent Application of Government Policies on Vaccine Safety.
On Jan. 16, 2019 the World Health Organization (WHO) issued a report ranking “vaccine hesitancy” as one of the top “Ten Threats to Global Health in 2019”
Serious adverse events following MMR vaccination include seizures, severe headaches, double vision, vomiting, joint pain, or pain in the digestive system
Two new studies by international teams, including Egyptian scientists, have validated the link between autism and mercury.
Over the years, a growing number of professionals have questioned whether or not childhood vaccinations could be responsible for the number of children being diagnosed with mental illness
The CDC says there is no treatment for autism, but a 2014 study found that this vegetable extract significantly improved the condition.
The recent study dismissing the link between the MMR vaccine and autism suffers from 8 fundamental research flaws, which should be casting doubt over the accuracy of the report
Vaccines currently recommended during pregnancy include the flu shot and the pertussis vaccine (Tdap). What is the link between prenatal vaccines and autism? This is the question that we will explore.
Recently discovered evidence points to obstruction of justice and fraud conducted by two Department of Justice lawyers, leading to denial of justice to over 5,000 vaccine-injured families
Today in the US and a growing number of other countries, the official policy is that any scientific study, regardless of its methodology, quality, author credentials, and peer-reviewed process is summarily dismissed as incomplete, irrelevant or unsupported if it finds a connection between any vaccine or combination of vaccines and autism spectrum disorder.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) claims that tens of thousands of people die annually from the flu, but what the public isn’t told is that these numbers come from controversial models that may greatly overestimate, which happens to align with the CDC’s stated aim of using fear marketing to increase demand for flu vaccines.


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The Spirimal July Art Challenge 2023 offers a bear-y exciting and punny hiking adventure in the great outdoors.
We will go on an adventure in the whimsical world of bear-themed camping puns! To prevent burnout and give your creativity ample time to flourish, take a full week to complete each prompt. This challenge is sure to be a blast.
Check out my personal take on this challenge in the gallery below.
Join the Challenge:
- Draw an artwork by the prompt list.
- Upload your artwork on instagram. You can add a picture of prompt list on one of slide(s) of the post.
- Hashtag your post #spirimalchallenge
- Like, Share & Comment on artists’ work
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