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Kolkata: Trinamool Congress(TMC) leader and former convenor of the People’s Committee Against Police Atrocities (PCPA) Chattradhar Mahato was questioned by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday in connection with two cases.
NIA questioned Mahato in connection with the 2009 Rajdhani Express attack in West Midnapore district and the murder of a CPIM leaderAbir Mahato from Behrampore.
Mahato was interrogated twice - on Friday and Saturday. While talking about the investigation, Mahato said that he was being targeted by the BJP for being with the TMC.
“It is not clear as yet, but this is nothing but a political conspiracy is what I can say,” He added.
“I have no involvement in the cases and I don’t know Abir Mahato. His house is about 20 km away from mine. Secondly, the Rajdhani Express attack took place when I was in custody in 2009,” said Mahato.
The erstwhile PCPA leader also clarified that he did not have information about Maoist activity in the region at present.
Mahato was jailed in 2009 under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) and spent 10 years in jail. He revolted during the erstwhile CPIM regime. During the left rule in the state, he was jailed under UAPA in relation with a land mine blast near Salboni, West Midnapore district.
The blast had taken place while the convoy of Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharya was on his way from the foundation stone laying ceremony of the Jindal Power Plant. Two Union Ministers' cars were also part of the convoy.
Mahato was inducted in the TMC state committee list as the secretary in July. the step was taken because the ruling party in West Bengal is looking to strengthen its grassroots in West Midnapore district ahead of the 2021 Assembly elections in West Bengal.
In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, BJP won the West Midnapore, Jhargram, Purulia and Bankura seats which comprise the Junglemahal belt, the erstwhile hotbed of Maoists.


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Top Foods to Boost Your Heart Health
- Topic Info:If you're trying to watch what you eat while also being heart conscious, you're not alone. More than 26.5 million adults have heart disease. You may think that if your family history doesn't have a long line of heart issues, you're in the clear.
You are wrong.
While your genetics do play a role in your health, a huge factor is your lifestyle.
According to the CDC, heart disease is the leading cause of death of both men and women. Every year 715,000 Americans have a heart attack.
Eating a heart-healthy diet can decrease those risks significantly.
Your doctor will probably recommend to eat a diet that is low in salt, fat, saturated fats and to eat more fruits and veggies. However, that doesn't mean that your food has to be bland and boring.
One heart-healthy food that can be eaten to help lower your LDL (bad cholesterol) is oatmeal. Oatmeal is also full of omega-3 fatty acids, foliate, potassium and fiber.
What are some other foods that you can be eating?
Nationally known nutritionist and health journalist, Lisa Drayer, MA, RD, will discuss certain foods to help your heart stay healthy and strong.
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The Buzz: Let's eat out
Wisconsin businesses with patios, outdoor seating or dining decks get a lot of traffic during the summer months.
Restaurant and bar patrons want to sit under an umbrella, with a view of water or greenery, for as long as the weather stays warm. Summer is all too brief.
This week's reader question asked where to find the best outdoor places to eat or drink in the Fox Cities.
Readers said they like The Source Public House in Menasha; Willie Beamons and Ground Round in Neenah; and Pullmans, Mr. Brews Taphouse and Houdini’s Escape Gastropub in Appleton.
Other places that got votes included Solea Mexican Restaurant (Neenah and Grand Chute locations), Waverly Beach in Menasha, River Rail Bar & Grill in Shiocton and The Waters in New London.
Several readers who love eating out gave multiple choices.
“Pullmans is always a favorite,” said Kathy Heidemann. “GameDay is very nice but they book so many small-to-medium parties that many times you get there and no seating is available outside. Tanners is a great spot.”
Her criteria included not only nice outdoor seating, but good service and food as well.
Houdini’s Escape Gastropub on Oneida St. in Appleton was one of Sue Moffett’s picks. “They have gas fireplaces at your table. Their food is excellent.”
She also likes Bazil’s patio facing Houdini Plaza in downtown Appleton.
Reader Shelby Milock chose Ground Round at River’s Edge in Oshkosh and Ground Round in Neenah. “Both have excellent outdoor seating and great food.”
Willie Beamons Bar & Grill, west of Neenah on Winnebago County II, drew lots of fans.
“You can sit out back and see the baseball field,” said Dan Jurgenson of Neenah. “It has tables and umbrellas and a pirate ship bar. It’s a beautiful place.”
“Willie Beamons hands down. Great people, great atmosphere,” wrote Shawn Watson. “Huge menu with not a bad thing on it.”
Reader Kevin Virobik sent in one of the most novel recommendations: dining in the cafeteria courtyard at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton.
“Best salad bar in Fox Valley. Water feature is tranquil,” he wrote.
Several bar and restaurant owners emailed to say they’ve made recent improvements in their outdoor amenities and welcomed customers to take a look.
Jim’s Place in Appleton has a new patio. Ground Round in Neenah added fire pits, landscaping and live music Thursday nights. Fratellos in Appleton updated some of its landscaping to open up the view from its tables along the river.
In this week's question, I also asked if readers knew of smoke-free patios besides Buffalo Wild Wings in Grand Chute and Darboy and Ground Round in Neenah. Additional choices were Cannova’s in Neenah and St. E’s cafeteria courtyard. Tanners Grill & Bar in Kimberly segregates smoking and nonsmoking tables by its pool.
I also asked readers where dogs were welcome at outdoor patios, besides a portion of The Source Public House's deck, Zuppas' patio and Fox River House.
“Green Gecko Grocer and Deli, 400 N. Richmond St. has dog-friendly, smoke-free patio seating,” wrote co-owner Meg Zabel.
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Though the concept of remote work had started to take off prior to the coronavirus outbreak, in many cases, it was considered a privilege more than the norm. But once the pandemic began, companies quickly pulled their employees out of offices and pivoted to remote work arrangements.
Now, one year later, the idea of returning to an office building is still precarious, given where we're at in terms of the pandemic. And also, at this point, it may not be necessary.
A lot of companies -- and their employees -- have done a fine job adjusting to remote work. After roughly a year of working from home, employees may be used to the idea of logging onto remote meetings in their living rooms and not having to commute. And managers and executives may be starting to recognize just how much cost savings they stand to reap by either unloading office space completely or significantly downsizing that space to allow for a hybrid model of partial remote work and partial in-office work once the pandemic comes to an end.
All of this is bad news for real estate investors with money in office buildings, whether through ownership of those buildings themselves or real estate investment trusts (REITs) with a large number of office buildings in their portfolios. If demand for office space doesn't pick up once the pandemic comes to an end, repurposing those buildings will be difficult.
But in some markets, the recovery of office buildings looks more promising. Here's what investors should know.
Markets where offices are opening back up
The Kastle Back to Work Barometer, which tracks office activity across 10 key metro areas, found last week that Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. saw an uptick in workers returning to an office. By contrast, Austin, Dallas, and Houston, Texas, saw major declines. It's worth noting, however, that severe winter storms in that area could be the driver of that decline, because as of late January, those three metro areas were actually the strongest in terms of office building occupancy.
Meanwhile, New York's office building activity remained flat last week, while both San Francisco and San Jose, California, saw modest declines. And Chicago saw the steepest weekly drop aside from Austin, Dallas, and Houston.
When will office buildings start to recover?
Given that the coronavirus outbreak is far from over, there's a good chance office building occupancy won't have a shot at returning to pre-pandemic levels until late 2021 or 2022 at the earliest. And even once the pandemic ends and safety concerns are no longer as dominant, some employers may continue to uphold a remote work arrangement for the savings involved.
Office building investors may therefore be in for a rocky ride in the near term. In fact, we may not have a solid handle on longer-term occupancy projections until the pandemic is truly behind us and the U.S. economy recovers as a whole. All told, investors should brace for the fact that office building demand may never quite return to pre-pandemic levels.


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Holland Productions presents a night with Grammy Award-nominated vocalist, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Stokley, best known as the lead singer and drummer for legendary R&B group Mint Condition, performing with legendary R&B group Tony Toni Toné, and Top 20 Billboard singer Annalé at TPAC’s Jackson Hall on July 22 at 6:00 p.m.
Stokley, the Minneapolis-based singer and musician, has toured with luminaries like Prince, Whitney Houston, Janet Jackson and Alicia Keys, and he has an impressive list of credits, performing for artists like Janet Jackson, Johnny Gill and New Edition. He has performed on TV with Jimmy Fallon and Conan O’Brien as well as on awards shows such as BET Honors and the AMAs, and his film scores and catalogue of studio work feature Mariah Carey, Usher, Mary J. Blige and Jill Scott.
In 2011, Stokley was featured on Kelly Price’s song, “Not My Daddy,” which earned him his first Grammy nomination for Best R&B Performance. He released a new solo album, “Introducing Stokley,” in 2017.
Tony Toni Toné’s contribution to music is legendary. Regarded the world over as a talented, authentic group of musicians who made some of the best R&B music of the 80’s and 90’s, their stats are impressive by any standard: 14 Billboard-charting R&B singles; five number one hits; three Top 10 Pop singles; one gold album; two platinum albums; one double platinum album and over six million albums sold.
The group released five albums in all, including “Who?” (1988), “The Revival” (1990), “Sons of Soul” (1993), “House of Music” (1996), and “Hits” (1997). From fun, upbeat, smash hits like “Feels Good,” to blues-leaning classics like “The Blues” and their signature love ballads like “Anniversary,” the sound of Tony Toni Toné is soulful, organic, classic, and instantly recognizable.
Musically influenced by Lalah Hathaway, Erykah Badu, Floetry, Jill Scott and Lauryn Hill, Los Angeles-based singer Annalé effortlessly combines a perfect blend of Neo-Soul, pop and R&B. With an eponymous debut album and being touted by outlets such as SoulTracks, Bossip, and SingersRoom as a star on the rise, Annalé is set to make a major impact with her dynamic upcoming album with Mako Management.
Her debut single, “Roses,” landed in the Top 20 on the Billboard charts, and it’s one of the year’s finest R&B ballads. With its soulful groove, funky bassline and jazzy sensibilities, the single is gaining notable buzz playing on numerous radio stations and AMC theaters.
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October 5, 2018
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- Performers: Carie Karavas, Eric Haft
October 8, 2022 8:00 pm
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Carie Karavas, a tough, street smart, wisecracking stand-up comic, has been taking the New York City comedy club scene by storm and the national club scene as well. Her tough exterior along with her hard-hitting style of delivery keeps her audiences constantly on guard for big laughs. She is extremely versatile with her style and is adaptable to any audience. She is a definite crowd pleaser and a complement to any show. She has appeared on Comedy Central, New Joke City and has been featured at the world famous Montreal Comedy Festival, Mohegan Sun, Las Vegas. Also appeared on the Kevin can wait Show on CBS. She has a 1 hour special on Crackle network.
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Born and raised in New York, Eric Haft has appeared in such classic venues as The Borgata in Atlantic City, Caroline’s on Broadway, Gotham Comedy Club and is a regular touring act with The LI Comedy Festival. He has also appeared with Kevin James, Kevin Meaney and Rob Schneider as well as many other top Comedians throughout the country.

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Vermont Legal Aid has landed a grant to continue protecting Vermonters from housing discrimination.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has renewed funding for Vermont Legal Aid’s (VLA) Housing Discrimination Law Project. The $300,000 grant enables Legal Aid to do fair housing investigations and offer legal representation throughout Vermont.
“Our fair housing testing and calls to us indicate that Vermont is struggling to accept its increasing diversity,” said Rachel Batterson, project director of Vermont Legal Aid’s Housing Discrimination Law Project. “Vermont’s low vacancy rate and the right to evict for no reason exacerbate the problem. Housing discrimination hits Vermonters with children, people of color, New Americans and people with disabilities particularly hard."
Under its current three-year fair housing grant, VLA has helped more than 250 people complaining of housing discrimination. VLA has carried out more than 150 fair housing investigations in several Vermont communities. They also commented on nine zoning and planning projects around the state that had potential impacts on groups protected by fair housing laws.
“I was so happy when I won and got to keep my dog. I was almost in tears,” said Jerry Tallman, who was represented by Vermont Legal Aid in getting a reasonable accommodation. “If anyone else is in my shoes, I’m glad there is an answer for them, that they can call and get help like I did.”
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Activists seek special prosecutors from Pocso.
NEW DELHI: The rights of the child have asked CM Ashok Gehlot to appoint special prosecutors dedicated to the courts. The activists said that Rajasthan has a group of 773 prosecutors, but they have not been appointed to the Pocso courts.
These courts were created for quick trials. But, the government is naming the prosecutors on a contractual basis, and these prosecutors are not responsible for such work. For crimes such as rape, there should be prosecutors appointed by the government, said activist Pamecha.


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QNB Stars League Week 16 - Al Duhail 3 Al Shahania 1
Al Duhail overcame a battling Al Shahania side to record a 3-1 victory in Week 16 of the 2019-20 QNB Stars League at the Al Duhail Stadium on Thursday.
Al Duhail thus further enhanced their QNB Stars League credentials as they moved on to 39 points.
In contrast, Al Shahania stayed rooted to the bottom with nine points.
The home side scored through Han Kwang-Song in the fourth minute, Karim Boudiaf (50th minute) and Paulo Edmilson (81st minute). Al Shahania had earlier equalised in the 36th minute through Ahmed Akaichi.
Within minutes of the opening, the game burst into life as The Red Knights took an early lead. Edmilson outwitted his marker in the penalty area before finding Han, who took one touch and drilled the ball into the corner.
The lead was nearly doubled ten minutes later when Al Ahrak found Edmilson with a square pass, but the Brazilian hit the woodwork from close range.
Al Shahania had applied pressure of their own and were rewarded with a VAR reviewed spot-kick for a foul on Nigel de Jong, from which Ramin Rezaien could only strike the post.
The warning signs were there and Al Shahania finally equalised when De Jong’s cross was flicked on by Alvaro Perez, with Akaichi connecting sweetly with a volley to bring the scores level.
A marginally-rattled Al Duhail came out for the second half with a renewed burst of energy. They were quickly back in front as Al Ahrak was once again the provider, with Boudiaf collecting his pass from the left and planting his shot inside the far post.
The league leaders were in full control by this point and were too strong for Al Shahania. They were able to settle the match late on as Assim Madibo’s perfectly-timed ball over the top of the defence was met by Edmilson, who cutely lobbed the keeper with the outside of his right foot to cap an impressive performance.

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Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 16, 2016 (SKNIS): Twenty-three men and women from five Regional Security System (RSS) territories successfully graduated from a six week long Section Leaders Course on Friday, December 16, at the Customs and Excise Conference Room.
Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, commended the graduands for taking the bold step of advancing their career goals. He extended thanks to the RSS for deciding to choose St. Kitts and Nevis for such an important training, noting that the institution plays an integral role in the region.
“The RSS is an important regional body and in the context of what is happening regionally, Caribbean-wise, and even globally with respect to crime, we have come to appreciate the importance of such a body,” said the minister of national security. “And indeed, if it never did exist we would be forced to invent it. It is important that we have this regional mechanism to provide training and support in a standard way across our security forces and this is one of the very good jobs that the RSS has been doing.”
The minister of national security recognized the hard working officers for completing such an integral training that will assist greatly in serving the region.
“I want to say a heartfelt thank you to those of you who were part of this training exercise and who have agreed to stay on during our most hectic and busy season – our Christmas and Carnival Season,” said Prime Minister Harris. “You are going to be here doing work, but even while you will be doing serious work within the context of our own constitutional arrangements and our arrangements with the RSS, we hope that you will find time to have fun and to enjoy St. Kitts and Nevis even more. I say thanks to all of you and I congratulate you for participating in the course.”
Prime Minister Harris encouraged the security officers who remain committed to serve and protect both within and outside the region to always be vigilant. He also offered them some words of encouragement.
“You must always want to be at the top of your game. You must always want to take advantage of the opportunity for professional development and professional growth, and your participation in a course like this should in fact help in honing your skills, and I take as an indication that you are concerned that you will not be left behind in terms of the essentials for working excellently in your chosen career,” said Prime Minister Harris.. “So I want to commend you. I want to commend that you get again a new reflection and the evolution of policing as a profession. I want you to have a new reflection that now in the context of what is happening and now in the context of the RSS Member States and those within the security forces within those Member States who subscribe to the RSS – the security forces are now regional.”
Dr. Harris reminded the graduands that the RSS was conceived with security in mind and in the context of an experience in the Caribbean where at least in one Member State it was felt that the National Forces were inadequate to deal with difficult circumstances. He encouraged them to take what they learnt during the 6 weeks and utilize them in their respective countries.
The course which commenced on November 07, 2016, was organized by the Regional Security System in collaboration with the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) and the St. Kitts – Nevis Defence Force (SKNDF). It was funded by the International Law Enforcement and Narcotics Office of the United States Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados.
Participants hailed from the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda (RPFAB), Barbados Defence Force (BDF), Royal Grenada Police Force (RGPF), Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF), and host country Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) and the St. Kitts – Nevis Defence Force (SKNDF).


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101 OUTSTANDING GRAPHIC NOVELS
Stephen Weiner, edited by Daniel J. Fingeroth
Introduction by Ellen Forney
The popular primer on the best graphic novels, initially called The 101 Best Graphic Novels, is back in its 3rd updated edition! Expert Librarian Stephen Weiner (Rise of the Graphic Novel, The Hellboy Companion, The Will Eisner Companion), with the crowdsourcing help of professionals in the field, from artists to critics to leading comic store owners, has sifted through the bewildering thousands of graphic novels now available to come up with an outstanding, not-to-be-missed 101. With an all-encompassing variety of genres, fiction and non-fiction, this serves as a great introduction to this increasingly influential world of pop culture and entertainment while also serving as a reference list for fans on what they may have possibly overlooked. Edited by Daniel J. Fingeroth, a writer (Spider-Man) and also an expert on comics (How to Create Comics from Script to Print, The Stan Lee Universe).
"Librarians who want to build a core graphic novel collection and who don’t have the time or the budget to look through 1000 or more books in a list will find this book much more manageable."
-Kat Kan, VOYA
"As with all works of this type, many will argue about what should or should not have been included. That’s part of the fun! However, as in earlier editions, the book serves as a subjective but entertaining introduction to this increasingly influential medium and will remain an effective starting reference for the general reader."
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"Would best interest someone who doesn't have a lot of experience with graphic novels or comics, but is interested in dipping a toe in the water."
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This article originally appeared on VICE UK
Life doesn't always make sense. Patterns break, your mind briefly struggles and, yes, hotel owner and reality TV star Donald Trump is president-elect of the US. But while working on a piece about neo-Nazi group Combat 18, I learned that leading member Charlie Sergeant was, perhaps illogically, an Arsenal football hooligan. The main Arsenal firm at that time was multiracial and contained numerous black members – potentially odd common ground on which a committed racist and the club's hooligan element could align. In reality, this isn't as rare as you might think, though.
Before writing for VICE, I had a brief stint as a ghostwriter for football hooligan memoirs, and learnt that numerous gangs were comprised of both ethnic minorities and people with far-right views. Even Chelsea's notoriously racist Headhunters, whose skull crest bares resemblance to an SS Totenkopf, had prominent black members. The same applies to sectarianism; there are firms that contain a mix of Protestants and Catholics, both with relatively extreme views about religion. What would attract people to gangs that seem to openly dislike their ethnicity or religion?
"I think that the commitment to club amongst gangs has always been more important than any commitment to social views – racism, homophobia etc – so ethnic minority hooligans are becoming part of the club loyalty aspect of the football hooligan gang," says academic and author Professor Steve Redhead. He also says that common unit is seen as being of the utmost importance in the face of threats from "the outside".
This can take the form of foreign ownership of the club, media fabrications, and/or police infiltration. Presumably, this works in both directions: racists are willing to put aside their hatred of ethnic minorities to preserve the cohesion of the gang, and minorities are willing to overlook the fact that there may be racists in the firm for the same reason.
Some dispute whether far-right views vocalised by certain members of football firms are actually important to them at all. Pete, a former black Crystal Palace hooligan, feels that the "racists" are able to get along with black members of the firms because they aren't actually as prejudiced as they liked to make out. "They were all following fashion," he says. "They had those views, but they weren't hardcore with it."
He says that black guys in firms with far-right members didn't regard them as serious racists, as most of the so-called far-righters seemed to like the image of right-wing thugs but didn't actually subscribe to the ideologies. "The media look at firms like Chelsea and say: 'oh yeah, they're stigmatised with this right-wing National Front thing', but how many of them really did have that view if they allowed black guys to be their main geezers?" he asks.
I mention that the Chelsea Headhunters' logo was similar to a Nazi symbol, but Pete questions whether the majority of the firm actually knew what it meant. He points out how a member of Crystal Palace's firm had unknowingly printed out calling cards with a red hand of Ulster on them, and was later surprised when an Irish Catholic was offended.
BBC journalist Caroline Gall spent a significant amount of time with football hooligans while compiling social histories of three different firms. She echoes Pete's sentiments, highlighting the fact that the mob mentality is particularly prevalent in football firms. "That's true of most things in football firms. People just go along with it," she says.
Gall documented the Leeds Service Crew, who are regarded as one of the most racist football firms but also had a man of mixed heritage in its upper hierarchy. "It's his team, it's where he's from," she says, "and from what I could gather, he never faced any situations where he personally faced one-on-one animosity from the Leeds lads because of his race. He was accepted, so he carried on being part of it." Although a small minority of Leeds' firm probably were genuine racists, Gall says it seemed as though a lot of others got caught up in the moment and gave Hitler salutes at matches because they'd seen other people doing it.
The belief that people looking in from the outside perceive hooligans to be more racist than they actually are is also held by Paul*, a black Liverpool hooligan. He claims that the accusations of racism that were levelled at his firm stemmed from a conflation of political incorrectness with genuine prejudice. "There's a lot of lads who say 'nigger' but aren't actually racist," he says. "It's just something that they say." It's notable that hooligans in other multiracial firms have documented links to groups like Combat 18 and the National Front, so this can't be true in all cases.
Essentially, this seems to suggest that gang and club affiliation are seen as a higher priority than race and identity politics. A similar dynamic plays out in firms with a sectarian element. Take Manchester United's Red Army, for example, which contains a mix of Irish-Mancunian Catholics and Protestants. At least one of the Catholics I've met in the past has professed sympathy for the IRA.
According to Colin Blaney – a former member of a sub-group known as the InterCity Jibbers (ICJ) that focused on acquisitive crime – allegiance to the Red Army and ICJ brought together people who would otherwise have been at each other's throats. "Our school, which was Catholic, used to fight the Protestant school, but then people who'd fought each other came together for United," he says. He also says that despite being a Catholic, he attended an Orange March parade with ICJ member John "The Grid" McKee [pictured above], which never would have happened if it wasn't for shared group membership.
A weird paradox has created tighter bonds in the part of football fandom that outsiders associate with violence. Identity is a complex thing, and membership to groups can sometimes mean shoving personal beliefs to one side when they conflict with those of other members. "At the end of the day," says Gall, "when you're facing your so-called opposition, you're not going to refuse to fight alongside a man of a certain background just because he is of that background."
Thanks to everyone who took the time to talk to me, and also to MC Flux for putting me in touch with Pete. You can read more about Crystal Palace hooligans in Flux's autobiography.
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CollectA - Iguanodon (Deluxe)
The Iguanodon was a herbivore that could grow to an impressive 12 meters long. This model dinosaur is replicated in 1 :40 scale and comes with a small person figurine that allows a perspective on just how big the dinosaur actually was.
Completely hand painted the details are second to none. If you have a dinosaur lover, or even a budding dinosaur lover these will be cherished for life and passed down generations.
This dinosaur measures approx 37cm x 10 x 12.5cm (LWH)
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I briefly saw Tokyo Station last time I was in Japan. This time I wanted to take a better look. While the station has been significantly redeveloped over the years, the west frontage that looks towards the Imperial Palace has retained the brick structure designed and built over 100 years ago (although some rebuilding was necessary over the years). I think it is an interesting looking building and an interesting contrast with the high-rise developments around it or even the old buildings that can still be found in the city.
I got there in mid-morning and my brain was obviously not firing on all cylinders. The front was in shade with the sun quite high in the sky and I thought for some reason I had left it too late. I ended up taking a bunch of pictures of the building, none of which I was terribly happy with given the shadow on the front and the bright overall conditions. I did shoot some of the details around the hallways and overhangs which were fine.
It was only later when I returned from the Palace grounds that I realized which way the building was facing and that the sun had now come around to the front of the station, not retreated. Consequently, things were a lot more brightly illuminated. Let’s not kid ourselves. Midday sun is not the greatest thing for shooting but, for getting snapshots for the trip, this was a significant improvement. With such a wide and low structure, a panorama was obviously going to be tried!


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Library and Technology Services is pleased to announce extended hours in the EWFM Computing Center. Effective March 19, the Computing Center study area, known as “The Pit,” will be open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week during the Fall and Spring semesters. The Fairchild-Martindale and Linderman libraries’ hours remain unchanged. Refer to the LTS Google Calendar for the list of hours for all three facilities.
Please note that your ID card will be required to enter the Computing Center during the hours that the EWFM Library is closed.
The expanded hours were added in response to requests from students and increased usage, and we hope they improve your work and study experience!
To help kick off the new hours, Lehigh’s student gaming club, Esports Association, will host a charity event, Gaming for Good, from Noon, Saturday, March 24 to Noon, Sunday, March 25. Stop by and watch gamers compete for a cause!
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With three weeks to get your entries in for the Shapeways ICFF 11 Design Contest we have seen some cool entries roll in and had a few questions so I thought it would be a good time for an update, and to take a look at some of the entries so far head on over to the bottom of the contest page to check out the competition.
Firstly to recap the basics.
The winner will get their design 3D printed in the material of their choice and displayed along with the best contemporary design in the world at ICFF in NYC.
To enter, upload your design to Shapeways and add the tag ‘ICFF11‘ to it. It must be a new design to Shapeways and you also need to upload a full color render or photograph. The winner will be chosen by the Shapeways design and marketing staff in NYC.
You can submit designs to the contest with a value of up to U$400 and the design can be wholly 3D printed or it can incorporate other components (you will need to supply them if you win to display at ICFF)
Entries are open until the 17th of April 5:00 PM EST 2011
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The winning design will be shown alongside other objects from the Shapeways Community, curated by Shapeways. The winner will have the option of submitting additional pieces for display at ICFF, but Shapeways will be vetting designs to ensure suitability.
The winner will get to keep their 3D model after the show, we will ship it back to you as per normal.
The 3D model does not have to be fully functional, it can be a prototype, a lamp does not have to work,, but it would be nice.
You can enter as many times as you like, the contest is open to students, professionals, design studios, schools, artists, architects, engineers, anyone but the design must be suitable to be shown at ICFF, so think furniture, home decor, lighting, tableware, and alike.
If design requires assembly with third party parts you will need to supply these if you win. It would be preferable if you could assemble and provide it to us complete. If this is not possible we will need really good instructions along with any extra parts needed (please no soldering, drilling, welding or weaving).
To see what is suitable, check out Apartment Therapy‘s top picks from last year.
Or the Designboom mart from last year
Now let’s see what you got? Upload your designs with the tag ‘ICFF11‘ to enter.


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Online Cash Games – Learn The Secrets Of Becoming A Successful Cash Game Lover
Just like walking through a traditional land based casino browsing the slot machines, when you browse online casino slots machine lobbys you should be looking for folks spikes your interest. There are many slots to choose from ranging from 3 reel, 5 reel and 9 reel machines with paylines ranging from an line to up to a whopping 20.
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THE DataPoints is designed with the forward-looking and growth-minded institution in view
The cost of employing staff in central administrative and management roles, including vice-chancellors, in universities has gone up almost 7 per cent in a year, according to the latest data.
According to figures published by the Higher Education Statistics Agency on 7 March, about £2.7 billion was spent on staff costs in administration and central services in 2016-17, up from £2.5 billion the year before, a rise of 6.7 per cent.
Staff costs in this category include “expenditure in respect of central administrative staff and such payments to Heads of HE providers, Professors, Deans, Tutors, Faculty Officers and the like…in respect of central (as distinct from departmental) administrative work”, according to Hesa definitions.
Overall, staff costs went up 4.6 per cent across the UK but the rise was smaller in every other category.
Spending on staff in academic departments was up 5.4 per cent; for staff classed as working on research grants and contracts spending rose 4.1 per cent; and for staff in academic services (such as libraries) the rise was 6 per cent.
The figures may be uncomfortable for universities in the current climate of staff striking over pensions and the government’s review into the funding of higher education.
Income figures in the same Hesa release show that tuition fee income in the UK went up 5.5 per cent in 2016-17 to £17.7 billion, a figure that represents virtually half of all income (49.7 per cent).
Some other main categories of income were fairly static: funding body grants fell 1.2 per cent to £5.1 billion (reflecting the continued shift to fees) while research grant and contract income went up 0.5 per cent to £5.9 billion.
Staff costs, which represent the bulk of spending in universities, represented a similar share of overall costs compared with 2015-16 (about 55 per cent). All other areas of spending rose apart from expenditure on interest and financial costs, which fell by 5.4 per cent.
Other operating expenses rose 3.4 per cent to £12.5 billion while fundamental restructuring costs, which make up a small share of expenditure overall, went up 30 per cent to about £80 million.
Overall, UK universities made a surplus of about £1.2 billion in 2016-17, which represents about 3.3 per cent of their income. This was a fall of about £500 million from 2015-16, when the combined surplus was almost 5 per cent of income.
Reacting to the figures, Sally Hunt, general secretary of the University and College Union, said universities should be investing more in staff "at every level whether academic, professional or support staff – everyone plays their part".
But she added that although senior pay had "mushroomed", staff costs were "actually below where they were a decade ago, while the bill for capital projects has gone through the roof. In every survey of students they make it clear they want to see money invested in staff, not fancy buildings.”
A University and Colleges Employers Association spokesman said that the latest Hesa data were a "timely reminder that HE institutions invest heavily in staff" and added that the "often overlooked rise in staff investment is part of a pattern in recent years".
"The 4.6 per cent overall increased investment in staff between 2015-16 and 2016-17 is a result of a range of factors, including pay awards, increasing employer contributions, the abolition of a National Insurance rebate, pay drift from incremental progression systems and changes in the composition of the workforce. The 2.3 per cent growth in sector employment in 2016-17 is also worth noting as HE institutions continue to focus on providing their students with the education and services they expect.”

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Nevada-today will continue to follow Kinsi fever trends.
The Kinsi thermometer data “acts as an early warning system for illness spreading,” said Inder Singh, the Kinsi Health company’s founder. The C.D.C.’s system lags because it relies on weekly reports from hundreds of doctors’ offices and hospital emergency rooms about what symptoms they are seeing in patients.
How to read this chart:
This chart allows you to compare Kinsa’s observations of the influenza-like illness level in Clark County, in orange and red, against where we’d expect them to be, in blue.
Based on our data, influenza-like illness levels in Clark County are within a normal range for this time of year.
The data visualized here is a product of Kinsa’s network of Smart Thermometers and the connected mobile applications. For answers to common questions about the map and the terms used here, please review our FAQ page. For details about our approach to determining typical illness levels and anomaly detection, please review our technical approach document.
Do you work in public health, media, or at a business that wants to explore a partnership with Kinsa? Please reach out to us.


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STAR WARS: Echoes Of The Past (Original Animated Short)
I made this short film before The Last Jedi even went into production, but somehow it feels a lot more relevant now that TLJ has come out and caused such controversy.
Huge thanks to BrizzyVoices for voicing Rey. Check her out:
What I wanted to do with this project was to make an animated Star Wars short without any lightsabers or crazy CGI. I wanted to explore what a simple conversation between master and padawan would look like, and in particular to bridge the original trilogy (Luke) with the new trilogy (Rey) by using a prequels story element (Midi-Chlorians), and have it all stand on its own in these 3 short minutes. It's not perfect, but I'm super proud of it nevertheless.
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With the release of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story right around the corner, there's no better time to release thie Star Wars short. Maybe I'll make a sequel about Jyn Erso's adventures? Something about Darth Vader, a young Obi-Wan Kenobi story maybe? Boba Fett would be great material to work with as well.


The Grove – Encoder is one of the Grove series and has a standard Grove interface.
When you need to add a rotary knob to your project, for example a volume knob for a speaker, a selection panel or a digital input, this will be your first choice.
It is able to generate another signal when it’s being pressed down. However due to the limitation of the number of Grove signal cable, the module is made without output of this signal.
- Incremental encoder
- Grove Interface.
- 360 degree rotary
- Voltage: 4.5V~5.5V
- Current: 10mA~30mA
- Dimension: 20*20mm
- Net Weight: 12g
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This report presents a qualitative narrative description of the state of healthcare in North Sinai from a Rights to Health perspective. It generates its quantitative data from official data sources and its narratives from contributions and input from a sample of community members in the governorate of North Sinai.
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Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR ) declared its objection to the recently issued nuclear energy laws and said that these laws contradict a number of legal and constitutional principles, undermine the independence of the Egyptian Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Authority (ENRRA) and nuclear safety guarantees, as well as wasting state resources. EIPR demanded that these laws be reviewed and that nuclear power plant contracts not be signed for the time being.
New death sentence in the “Tanzeem Agnad Masr” case; Rights groups: Death sentences do not mean justice is served
The undersigned organizations reiterate that the continued issuance of death sentences does not guarantee that justice is served.The organizations call for a retrial of the defendants in this case in a process that respects fair trial standards. They also express their concern over the possibility of issuing additional death sentences this month, as verdicts are expected this month in at least five cases in which the defendants’ case files have already been referred to the Grand Mufti; at least two of these cases are before military courts.
The Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights released a report today titled “The Trap: Punishing Sexual Difference in Egypt.” The report documents and analyses the increasingly frequent incidents, over the last four years, in which police have specifically targeted persons whose sexual orientation or gender identity does not conform to socially-sanctioned norms, specifically gay people or men who have sex with men, or those who are perceived as such, as well as transgender people.
EIPR releases report “Closed on Security Grounds: Sectarian Tensions and Attacks Resulting from the Construction and Renovation of Churches”
The study includes an analytical section and two annexes. The analysis reviews statutes regulating church construction, significant court rulings of relevance, and their impact on the legal status of existing churches and various official licenses. The study then looks at the types and frequency of sectarian attacks linked with the exercise of the right of worship, offering a quantitative analysis of the 74 sectarian attacks seen in Egypt from January 25, 2011 to August 2016. It describes the flashpoints of tension, the profile of attacks and their relationship to political parties or governing forces, and whether patterns changed in tandem with changes in regime.
Cries for help from the death row ward at al-Abaadiya Prison due to poor conditions EIPR holds prison administration wholly responsible for the lives of death row inmates
Lawyers at the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR) submitted a petition to the public prosecutor on November 15, 2017 (no. 13274/2017/public prosecutor petitions) seeking an inspection of the death row ward of the al-Abaadiya Prison, after the families of three people detained in the ward, sentenced to death for involvement in the shooting at the Abu al-Matamir police station, complained about the prison administration’s treatment of their family members and what they described as the ‘inhumane’ conditions of their confinement for more than three months.
The report shows that Ministe of Electricity Decree 312/2017 increased bills by 27 percent on average for the current fiscal year of 2017–18, following last year’s 33-percent increase. The hikes ranged from 15.4 percent for the first bracket (the lowest electricity usage bracket) to 43.3 percent for the seventh bracket (the highest). This shows some improvement on last year, when the biggest hikes fell on the brackets using the least electricity, but the third and fourth brackets, where most low- and middle-income users fall, did absorb major increases this year of 22.4 percent and 27.9 percent respectively.
The report, issued by the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights, aims to monitor the measures imposed by the loan program and their impact on the economy, both positive and negative. It also identifies the measures the government failed to carry out and attempts to offer alternatives that are less onerous for the public, especially low-income groups.
EIPR: Cassation Court in case of tortured Luxor vendor upholds rule of law and accountability for law enforcement officials
EIPR stresses the important role judicial institutions could play in punishing the wrongful use of force by police and law enforcement officers. Such actions are vital to stop the rampant cases of death in custody due to beatings and torture. This is especially true given the lack of effective oversight over these facilities by either independent state bodies or the judicial bodies tasked with inspecting them under Article 55 of the constitution and laws regulating the judiciary, prisons, and criminal procedure.
Following the Arab Spring, the Swiss Authorities blocked 700 million Swiss francs held by Mubarak’s clan. Despite the opening of criminal investigations in Switzerland and Egypt, it appears that the confiscation of this money is increasingly unlikely. One quarter of the money frozen on Swiss bank accounts was already released in December 2016.
The undersigned organizations condemn the use of the Aqrab facility as a place to hold and abuse its inmates, as the prison is known to be a site of collective punishment. Although it was established as a prison for dangerous offenders, numerous people detained in connection with political cases are held in the prison, and it is notorious for its systematic violation of prisoners’ rights and inhumane conditions.
On the World Day Against the Death Penalty: Rights groups call upon the Egyptian government to sign and ratify the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, which aims to abolish the death penalty
The signatory organizations warn that the most recent amendments to the criminal procedures code that were ratified on April 27, 2017 will expedite court procedures related to the administration of the death penalty. Before the amendments were made, it was possible for the Court of Cassation to annul a verdict by a criminal court and order a retrial in front of a different court.
The State’s prolonged solitary confinement of Ola Qardawi and Hossam Khalaf amounts to Torture, and should be halted immediately
The Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR) calls for the immediate release of Ola Qardawi and her husband Hossam Khalaf and the disclosure of the charges their arrest was premised on.
The Egyptian state wages an unprecedented arrest campaign against individuals based on their perceived sexuality
The Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR) condemns the ongoing crackdown targeting LGBTQI individuals, or those perceived to be, that began on September 22 after some audience members at a concert in Cairo raised the rainbow flag, known to symbolize sexual diversity and acceptance of all genders. Since the campaign began at least 57 individuals have been arrested in Cairo and a number of other governorates (the number now stands at 54).
Following the escalating violent attempts to suppress and divide civil society organizations, restrict their resources, and increase security measures to silence advocates for human rights and freedom of speech and expression in Egypt, the Egyptian state and media have exceeded all expectations in spreading fear, discrimination and encouraging hate speech inciting Egyptian citizens against each other.
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Amendment to L.26 - Draft resolution on Cooperation with the UN, its representatives and mechanisms in the field of Human Rights
The undersigned 48 civil society organisations, coming from all regions, urge your delegation to support the adoption of the resolution on cooperation with the United Nations, its representatives and mechanisms in the field of human rights as tabled. We urge you to resist efforts to undermine and weaken this resolution.
On the Global Day of Action for Access to Safe Abortion: the Egyptian government should sign the Maputo Protocol and take action to protect the life and health of women
The two thus renew their call for the Egyptian parliament to amend the law in order to guarantee women’s access to safe abortion in cases where pregnancy constitutes a threat to the woman’s life or health, or if the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest.
The Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights has criticized the authorities’ handling of the case of Coptic students who were forcibly displaced from al-Arish in North Sinai last February.
On the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, ten organizations are urging Egyptian authorities to drop the preventative detention order against Hanan Badr el-Din, a human rights defender and co-founder of the “Association of


"Real Housewives of New York" star LuAnn de Lesseps is officially back on the market after finalizing her divorce from Tom D'Agostino.
The Blast reported on October 4 that the reality TV star and Tom settled their divorce out of court, and it became official on September 18.
LuAnn and Tom married on Dec. 31 in a lavish three-day affair that coincided with his 50th birthday.
The fact that Luann and Tom even married was surprising to some — they had no shortage of issues in their relationship. On the season finale of "The Real Housewives of New York City" in 2016, Luann was shown photos of her fiancé kissing another woman. Tom didn't deny that he'd been unfaithful, saying simply that he "made a mistake."
"Yes, we did hit a little bump in the road," she told Steve Harvey last year. "I think that when those things happens, it's a real test of people loving each other and getting past things that happen. I think that if you can't forgive somebody you love, who can you forgive? It's made us stronger than ever and I knew then and I know now that we do love each other and that's the most important thing and so, we're getting married."
After LuAnn announced their split, a source told Page Six that Tom hated the "reality TV lifestyle."
"He used to live this really nice life in the city," the pal said. "He's a private person and all of a sudden he was living this crazy celebrity life. He loved the nurse from Connecticut [LuAnn was once a nurse], not the reality TV star."
"She is sad," a separate source told People magazine, "but she was the one who made the decision to file."
The source added, "They had lots of issues and really tried to make it work, but it was just obvious they weren't on the same page."


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Farstad takes delivery of ‘Far Sirius’ AHTS
Norwegian owner of offshore support vessels Farstad has expanded its fleet with a brand new anchor handler.
The AHTS vessel, named Far Sirius, has today been delivered from Vard Langsten yard to Farstad Supply AS, a wholly owned subsidiary of Farstad Shipping ASA.
The vessel will trade the spot market in the North Sea. The long-term financing of the vessel is arranged by Eksportkreditt Norge AS in cooperation with GIEK and Sparebank 1 SMN.


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I can say with absolute certainty that this is the type of wedding that will make you want to move to Nahant Beach in a heartbeat. The kind of affair that will have you googling “Nahant Beach properties” for the rest of your day or, at the very least, figuring out how you, too, can say “I do” in this Massachusetts paradise. Because this wedding? This gem of a day captured by Justine Yandle Photography? It’s perfection. And filled to the brim with darling DIY details, heartwarming moments and stunning ocean views as far as the eyes can see. Click here for all of the pretty.
From Justine Yandle Photography… Charlotte and Michael had a DIY classic yet rustic backyard affair on Nahant Beach with their closest family and friends. Charlotte, Michael and their entire bridal party created and collected all of the details and decor for their wedding. The flowers were done by Charlotte and her family the morning of the wedding!
Photography: Justine Yandle Photography | Floral + Event Design: DIY | Ceremony + Reception Location: Private Residence, Nahant, MA | Cake: Flour Bakery | Caterer: Ipswich Clambake | Wedding Dress: Cymbelene | Men’s Attire: Alabaster & Chess | Bridesmaid Dresses: J.Crew


text: Learn essential jazz rhythms first-hand from world-class professionals ! "Reading Key Jazz Rhythms" is a collection of 24 easy to medium level jazz etudes, and 24 simplified guide tone versions of the etudes. They are ideal for learning the basic language of jazz, swing phrasing, and articulation. Each etude is based on a specific rhythm or a combination of rhythmic figures. Some etudes sound like very lyrical improvised jazz solos, while others are more like a melody to a standard. On the accompanying CD the soloist demonstrates the 24 melodious etudes together with a professional rhythm section. You can also improvise along with the play-along tracks using the chord symbols. Any etude and its corresponding simplified guide tone version can be played together as a duet (with or without the CD accompaniment) with your teacher or a friend. A perfect way to prepare a jazz ensemble or ensemble/orchestra to perform jazz related music.


Ferrari has been known for its ability to produce classic cars that customers would be happy to drive in. However, they have decided to graze us with an updated model of the F12, a classic model that has been making waves since conception.
The 2018 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta has been said to be a replacement for the Ferrari F12. Although, the spy shots reviews next to little about. However, with the little knowledge we know about the previous model, we can be sure of an improved performance. Knowing Ferrari and what they are capable of, the best of everything about this car is expected. Starting from the engine to the structure. If we consider the trending attributes of the F12 that has been in the market since 2012, we wouldn’t expect anything less from the new F12 Berlinetta. It is expected to be a top notch product as usual.
Although, the new changes are unsure, the 6.5 liter engine car will be improved upon by the car company. It is expected to reach a great height with performance that would blow your mind.
A major challenge that the Ferrari has always have is the expectation to exceed its own standard. But like every other model, the new 2018 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta has a promising feature. Its most certainly promises it fans a rewarding performance. Its persistence in cutting edge design and making slim cars with state of the art gears has shine a bright light on the next generation F12, it is expected to be a standard aerodynamic product.
What are the New Changes to Expect from the 2018 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta?
According to rumors and slipped comments from media and representatives, a reliable information about the new state of the Ferrari is spreading. The passenger display is now 8.8 inches diagonal and that is complete with a resolution of 1,240 x 140 pixels. This car looks aggressive as always and projects confidence to end users. Naturally, this Ferrari is going to follow the normal trend of style of the old Ferrari F12, but it would have some special features to distinguish it. Of course, the next 2018 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta comes with high price, however it offers great performance package.
As stated earlier, the new F12 is a crossover from the previous model but it will add minor tweaks to the interior and exterior features of the 2018 F12. The perfect lining of the Ferrari and elegant looks wouldn’t be tampered upon, however, the 2018 F12 has added certain features to make it different from its predecessors.
What are the Exterior Expectations of the New Ferrari F12 Berlinetta?
Following the normal trend of things, Ferrari is expected to change a few things. Rumors has it that the headlights along with the tail and rear lights would be changed by the Ferrari. Since the new car is an updated version of the current model, it is expected to repeat so many features. Its perfect curve body with pristine aggressive shape is expected to repeat in the new model.
The rear is expected to be plan with no other attribute added to it while the frontier is only expected to have a little trim, almost unnoticeable. Although the new 2018 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta would pick a few features from the previous model, it would end up as one of a kind eventually.
Which Interior Features Do we Expect to see in the 2018 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta?
There are few pictures available about the interior of the new 2018 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta, thus, there are expectations and speculations. Car enthusiast have set certain standards for the Ferrari and we are sure the next generation F12 would do right by all these fans. We expect the new F12 to maintain the automatically controlled environment of the interior. It would retain it style of great chamber that always reflects its classic and confident seats.
There are rumors that the gear box would be upgraded to something better and the dash and infotainment wouldn’t fall short of magnificent with modern software updates. The F12 would also be coming with proper safety measures from the previous models and add new safety measures to give the car an edge. The modern navigation system in the previous model and USB ports and WI-FI connections would be included.
What Special Specs Do we Expect to see in the Next Ferrari F12 Berlinetta?
The engine like all its other characteristic isn’t supposed to fall short of excellent. Being a crossover, many features would be repeated in the new model, however, the F12 would be upgraded with modern specs. The 6.5- liter V12 is expected to come with great engine that would perform top notch and flawless services. The next generation F12 is expected to have 800 horsepower and 530 pound- feet of torque, it can move from 0 to 100 62 mph in about 3 seconds and 0 to 124 mph in about 8 seconds. It is capable of a 30 percent faster upshift and 40 percent faster downshift.
What is the Release Dates of the 2018 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta?
There are no official statement about the release date yet, however, the new 2018 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta is said to be available in show room by the end of this year. The Ferrari F12 2018 model has proven to be a brand to wait for and acquiring the new F12 model would sky rocket you to the top of your social status.
Which Price Do we Expect from the 2018 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta?
There are no doubts that the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta 2018 wouldn’t be a cheap toy. However, it’s a Ferrari and the huge prices just adds to the quality of the product. There are no official price yet but the new F12 is expected to be valued at a price of about $300,000 and the performance and experience just goes to make the price worth it.
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Conservation ActionsConservation Actions Underway
CMS Appendix II. All bird species are legally protected in the Philippines. Candaba Marsh has been proposed as a Ramsar Site and education material has been prepared; however, most habitat there has now been converted (D. Allen in litt. 2012). It is also an Important Bird Area (IBA) (Allen et al. 2019). Surveys by a team from the Wild Bird Club of the Philippines (WBCP) and the Wetland Trust were conducted at Candaba in late April 2008 and March 2009, with the aim of locating the species; however, it was not recorded and the survey documented a lack of extensive suitable habitat (Round 2008, P. Round et al. in litt. 2008). The species had been recorded a few days before the survey, representing the first confirmed record there for seven years. A mist-netting survey was carried out at Candaba and other wetland sites in March 2009 in which one individual of this species was trapped and subsequently appears to have been the first published record of moult in A. sorghophilus (Round and Allen 2010). No records were found at Candaba in surveys conducted in 2017, with no further records in 2019 (Allen et al. 2019). An expedition to Dalton Pass in October 2009 did not record the species (P. Round per Sykes 2009). WCBP have been working to encourage the local government of Candaba to raise awareness amongst local communities and stop the burning of vegetation (M. C. Lu per P. Round et al. in litt. 2008).
Conservation Actions Proposed
Attempt to locate the breeding areas in north-eastern China and adjacent areas of Russia, particularly using call-playback; survey wetlands in the Philippines to try and locate further wintering sites; and initiate a new ringing programme at Dalton Pass and other migrant trapping locations. Map the Candaba Marsh area with information regarding vegetation types (Allen et al. 2019). Investigate the potential for stable isotope analysis of museum specimens to identify river catchments in which the species breeds, or previously bred.
Investigate whether marshland in the vicinity of Candaba should be included under a Ramsar designation. Provide training in surveying and identifying the species. List it as a protected species in China.
Location InformationAcrocephalus sorghophilus has occurred on passage in Liaoning, Hebei, Hubei, Jiangsu, Fujian and Beijing in eastern China, and Taiwan, China, where there are eight confirmed records (Yang Liu in litt. 2007). The species is believed to winter in the Philippines, but there have been no records since 2009 (D. Allen in litt. 2016, Allen 2020). There are also previous winter records from Taiwan, China. In the Philippines it occurred at Candaba and has been trapped Dalton Pass (Luzon), although there have been no records from Dalton Pass since 1970 and the species has been very scarce at Candaba since the mid-1990s (P. Round et al. in litt. 2008), despite increasing observer effort (D. Allen in litt. 2012). The species continued to be absent at Candaba Marsh during surveys in 2017, with no further records in 2019 (Allen et al. 2019). It is presumed to breed in north-eastern China (probably in Hebei, Liaoning, Jilin and Heilongjiang provinces) and adjacent areas of Russia, namely the Amur region (Kennerley and Pearson 2010). There was a record of a singing male at Muraviovka (Russia) (P. Fabien in litt. 2004), although a subsequent search of the site failed to find any individuals (P. Leader in litt. 2007) and recent intensive fieldwork at Muraviovka is yet to record the species (W. Heim in litt. 2016).
China, Philippines, Taiwan, Province of China
Population InformationThe population size is very difficult to estimate given the poor quality of historic data and the paucity of recent sightings. In 2016, the population size was set at fewer than 1,000 mature individuals (250-999) based on the paucity of records. This attrition of sightings has continued, with only a single probable record (in 2019) between 2016 and 2021. The population may therefore now be very small (<50 mature individuals), although there remains substantial uncertainty in this inference given the lack of surveys on its (thus far undiscovered) breeding grounds. The population is therefore suspected to number 1-999, although it is acknowledged that this represents little more than a best guess.
ThreatsHabitat destruction on the wintering grounds is likely to be causing a decline. At Candaba, almost all marshland has been destroyed through conversion to rice cultivation and fishponds. In addition, local people there burn reeds and other native vegetation to encourage new shoots for livestock to graze on (P. Round et al. in litt. 2008). Uncultivated areas that in the past served as refuges for many migratory species, as well as an important site for ecotourism has in recent years overgrown with floating vegetation due to high cost of clearing (Allen et al. 2019). Open water areas are now limited whilst other areas continue to be cultivated for rice. The banks of Laguna de Bay are being occupied by settlers and factories so that the reedbeds are becoming highly fragmented and greatly reduced in area and at Bukal, Laguna, most reedbed has been drained for conversion to poultry-processing factories. The conversion of wetlands for agricultural use in north-eastern China may also be contributing to a population decline (Kennerley and Pearson 2010). The impacts of the extensive use of insecticides to reduce mosquito and other invertebrate populations may have been to considerably reduce food availability at critical times for the species.
Trapping birds for food and for sale as cagebirds is frequently conducted at reedbed sites and may have severely affected this species, particularly given the potentially extremely limited number of suitable sites that remain in the wintering range.