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“Actually coming onto victims is positively encouraged, it’s all part of the friendly and accessible face of the Met Police. It’s the rejection that is frowned upon.”
– Detective Chief Inspector James Mason (in an email sent from his official Metropolitan Police account to my client)
This is part three of a three-part blog post about my client “Maria’s” experience as a victim of police sexual abuse and participant in a police misconduct disciplinary hearing. Read parts one and two by clicking on these links:
You already know that the Metropolitan Police was accused of institutional racism in the past (In the McPherson report.)
You may also know that, recently, the force was described as institutionally corrupt and that the Met’s Commissioner, Dame Cressida Dick was personally censured for obstruction (In a report investigating the killing of journalist Daniel Morgan)
Now add institutional misogyny to the list.
What is misogyny?
Misogyny is defined as:
hatred of, aversion to, or prejudice against women
Home Secretary Dominic Raab might want to read that again. He doesn’t seem to know what it means.
Misogyny at the Metropolitan Police is in the news because the government recently announced a limited inquiry relating to the “systematic failures” that allowed (now former) Metropolitan Police officer Wayne Couzens to continue serving before he raped and murdered Sarah Everard.
Many people have already raised objections to the inquiry’s frame of reference. As reported here Jamie Klingler, co-founder of the campaign group Reclaim These Streets, insisted the inquiry needed to be statutory and judge-led – and needed to include women:
“It seems really specific about Wayne Couzens and not about the system that allowed a Wayne Couzens to happen,” she told the BBC.
“It’s not admitting that there is systemic misogyny within the force that allowed this to happen, and by not doing so it’s pushing it under the carpet rather than exposing [it] at all levels.”
How My Client Experienced Misogyny in the Metropolitan Police
My client “Maria” experienced such institutional misogyny firsthand in:
- her interactions with DCI James Mason
- the Disciplinary Panel convened by the Metropolitan Police to deal with his gross misconduct.
As parts 1 and 2 of this blog post describe, Mason is a senior officer who has been in the Metropolitan Police for 22 years. He is a former staff officer to the Met’s Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick. He also worked in the force’s counter terrorism unit and became a DCI in 2017. He is now part of the Met’s elite central specialist crime unit “flying squad”, made famous in “The Sweeney” t.v. show.
Maria was targeted by Detective Chief Inspector James Mason, who abused his position as a police officer by “attempting to pursue a sexual relationship”.
After my client made a formal police complaint about DCI Mason’s misconduct, the Metropolitan Police’s Directorate of Professional Standards brought eight allegations against him.
Police Disciplinary Misconduct Panel Findings
On 4-5 October, the Disciplinary Panel heard live evidence from both DCI Mason and my client.
It found my client to be “a credible witness” and that DCI Mason breached three separate Standards of Professional Behaviour. All eight allegations were proven. Mason was found guilty of gross misconduct, which is “so serious as to justify dismissal”.
The Panel found breaches of the following Standards of Behaviour:
- Authority, Respect, and Courtesy
- Integrity, Authority, Respect, and Courtesy
- Discreditable Conduct
Police Abuse of Position for a Sexual Purpose
Although the Panel did not explicitly say DCI Mason abused his position for a sexual purpose, this police definition makes clear that his misconduct falls within that category:
“Any behaviour by a police officer or police staff member, whether on or off duty, that takes advantage of their position as a member of the police service to misuse their position, authority or powers in order to pursue a sexual or improper emotional relationship with any member of the public.
This includes: committing a sexual act, initiating sexual contact with, or responding to any perceived sexually motivated behaviour from another person; entering into any communication that could be perceived as sexually motivated or lewd; or for any other sexual purpose.”
An inspector with Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary Fire and Rescue Services describes it as the “most serious” form of corruption within the police:
Make no mistake about it, the sexual exploitation of vulnerable women is corruption. It is using authority for personal gain, which is a definition of corruption.
“It is the most serious corruption problem in the sense that it is the ultimate betrayal of trust, where the guardian becomes the abuser. That is what we are seeing in these cases, and we’re seeing too many.
Even the National Police Chiefs’ Council are concerned about it, calling police abuse of power for a sexual purpose a “disease”.
In a blog post I wrote in 2017 I noted that all but one police force was affected by this problem. And, as an official 2017 report showed, 40% of allegations involved vulnerable victims of crime like my client.
Despite the gravity of the proven misconduct against DCI Mason, the Panel decided that a final written warning was enough of a punishment. It will remain on his record for only three years.
Misconduct Panel Failure
Both my client and I disagree with the Panel’s reasoning and its decision. This is because the Panel put undue weight on irrelevant and/or unimportant matters when deciding the sanction for DCI Mason’s alleged, and then proven, gross misconduct. Among other things it noted these mitigating factors:
- that the misconduct was brief, (mostly) admitted, and happened 10 years’ ago
- Mason did not pursue a relationship with Maria when she contacted him about another crime months later
- his 22 years’ service, promotions, and commendations
- seven character references, which “speak very highly of his abilities as a police officer”
Perhaps most curiously, the Panel noted that “there are no reports of any inappropriate behaviour or misconduct by DCI Mason since 2011”. And yet, as my client says:
It’s hard to imagine I’m his only victim.
How Police Officers Handle Misconduct Disciplinary Panels
DCI Mason avoided losing his job despite his gross misconduct. Some officers might try to avoid getting the sack after abusing their position for a sexual purpose by following his lead. It seems that officers need only:
- give a written statement to the investigating officer to avoid saying anything incriminating in an oral interview
- deny allegations and contradict witnesses with their own version of events (making hard-to-disprove “she said/ he said” arguments)
- minimise the impact of anything they can’t hide
- get pre-hearing legal representation and insist that the witness (or witnesses) give evidence in person. This might discourage them from attending or put them in an uncomfortable and stressful position if they do come
- produce supportive “character” references from fellow officers
- show a long, productive service history which describes what an asset they are to the police. As I have previously written, the police are on a recruitment drive. They can’t afford to lose officers, especially high-ranking ones.
- delay, deny, and defend to put as much time as possible between the misconduct and the present day.
- argue that the police’s Codes of Ethics were weaker and that they were not aware of them, and/ or that the incidents occurred in “different times”.
Note of Caution
- investigating officers in police Force Professional Standards Departments,
- Police Misconduct Disciplinary Panels
- the media and the public
to be on the lookout for the tactics described above.
And, for the police officers reading this blog post, be aware that the techniques I describe above are well-known. Disciplinary panels, investigating officers, solicitors, and victims of police misconduct take a dim view of them.
The Problem With Police Officers Giving Character References in Disciplinary Misconduct Hearings
DCI Mason submitted seven “character references” to the Disciplinary Panel.
The Panel noted that the references all spoke “very highly of his abilities as a police officer” and considered them when reviewing “mitigating factors” to lessen any punishment.
It stands to reason that the references were given by DCI Mason’s fellow officers, given that they focused on his “abilities as a police officer”.
But, allowing references of this kind helps people who have no place in the police to continue serving and foster a culture of institutional misogyny.
This is because these “character references” are nothing of the sort. They focus on professional skills and avoid addressing the misconduct charges directly or the officer’s persona.
The fact that the Disciplinary Panel did not call this out in DCI Mason’s case is troubling.
But, in another indication of the institutional misogyny which exists within the Metropolitan Police, Mason is not alone in getting support from his fellow police officers despite his actions.
Even after he had pleaded guilty to murdering Sarah Everard, Wayne Couzens produced character references from fellow Metropolitan Police officers who “spoke supportively” of him too. Those officers showed a clear lack of judgement and undermined Cressida Dick’s claim that all officers were outraged by Couzens’ actions. There may be consequences for them in the inquiry.
Fellow officers should think twice if asked to give such “character” references by officers involved in disciplinary proceedings. Such references reflect poorly on them, and the force they represent, when panels find misconduct.
Polce Misconduct Disciplinary Hearing Victim Impact
DCI Mason may have been successful in his approach at the hearing. He got a slap on the wrist. But at what cost?
My client is an innocent victim of proven police misconduct. She helped the Metropolitan Police by:
- coming forward with a complaint at her own risk
- giving evidence twice: first in a written statement, then in a public hearing. She travelled to an imposing Metropolitan Police building which was over an hour’s travel time from her home to appear in person
- producing emails to prove DCI Mason’s misconduct, so limiting the panel’s work.
And, unlike DCI Mason, Maria told the truth. Her version of events was preferred by the panel.
To be fair, she found that representatives from the Met’s Directorate of Professional Standards were courteous, helpful, and polite. And yet, she emailed me on the first day of DCI Mason’s hearing that:
I am a witness and victim and my welfare was not considered. I feel completely exhausted and disregarded.
She said “the rest of the day was a disaster” which left her “in floods of tears”. She:
- experienced a panic attack when she came across DCI Mason outside
- was badly treated by ushers and left in a closed, dark, public viewing room for over 3 ½ hours
- was not kept informed about the hearing, and only found out that the Panel had left by reading a Twitter thread from another viewer:
Yep, the tribunal had gone home. We were kept waiting in a sealed room for 4 hours. What a waste of time.
Understandably, she did not attend on the second day.
Institutional Misogyny at the Metropolitan Police
My client has been emotionally scarred by the actions of DCI Mason and the Metropolitan Police Disciplinary Panel’s handling of his misconduct hearing.
Unfortunately, she is not alone. As this report describes:
More than 750 Met Police employees have faced sexual misconduct allegations since 2010 – with just 83 sacked.
The sexual misconduct allegations – 88% of which were made against officers – include accusations of sexual harassment, sexual assault, rape and using a position of power for sexual gain.
Despite her experience, Maria urges others who have suffered police abuse, and in particular any potential victims of DCI Mason, to come forward. As she said to me:
My personal experience is just one example of the misogynistic violence and incompetence which is endemic in the Metropolitan Police. The police harbour an environment for toxic culture to thrive. Removing men like DCI James Mason from service won’t fix it, but it is a necessary start.
DCI Mason’s boss, Dame Cressida Dick, recently claimed that there is the occasional “bad ’un” within the ranks of the Metropolitan police service.
This is not a case where there are a few bad apples. Her force protects and enables misogynists. It gives men like DCI Mason the tools to prey on vulnerable women.
It is rotten to the core.
Kevin Donoghue represents “Maria” in her civil action against the Metropolitan Police.

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Friday, January 26, 2007
In Larson v. Galliher, a federal district court has granted a plaintiff newspaper publisher a preliminary injunction in a case alleging cybersquatting, trademark infringement, and slander. The defendant alleged that the court lacked jurisdiction to hear the case because both parties reside and do business in California, the events giving rise to these claims occurred in California, and this court sits in Nevada. The court held that jurisdiction and venue is proper because the defendant brought a defamation suit against the plaintiff in Nevada state court, thus voluntarily waiving his defenses. The two actions (defamation and cybersquatting) involve the same set of facts. The domain names at issue are exactly those of the plaintiff's newspapers, with "www" and "com" on either end. "Plaintiff will suffer irreparable injury if the Court does not require Wild West Domains, Inc., the domain register, to place the infringing <holtvilletribune.com>, <imperialvalleyweekly.com> and <calexicochronicle.com> domain names on hold, and lock, change or disable the domain name server information, and deposit them with the Court, pending litigation of this matter...Plaintiff is likely to succeed on the merits of its claims for cybersquatting under 15 U.S.C. § 1114;...The balance of hardships tips in favor of Plaintiff because the preliminary injunction will merely place the infringing domain names on hold and lock pending trial, and failure to issue the injunction would potentially cause Plaintiff to suffer and incur additional expense in having to file additional lawsuits if the domain names were to be transferred to other registrants during the pendency of this action."
The case is Larson v. Galliher, 2:06-CV-1471-RCJ-GWF (U.S.D.C. Nev.), decided Jan. 5, 1007. Read the entire ruling here.


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Textron (TXT) Earns Daily Coverage Optimism Rating of 0.18
Media coverage about Textron (NYSE:TXT) has trended somewhat positive recently, according to Accern Sentiment Analysis. Accern rates the sentiment of media coverage by monitoring more than 20 million blog and news sources. Accern ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of -1 to 1, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. Textron earned a media sentiment score of 0.18 on Accern’s scale. Accern also gave press coverage about the aerospace company an impact score of 46.116620591727 out of 100, meaning that recent media coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the stock’s share price in the next several days.
These are some of the news stories that may have effected Accern’s scoring:
- Spirit AeroSystems CEO praises proposed state increases for research and training – Wichita Business Journal (bizjournals.com)
- Textron (TXT) Shareholder US Global Investors Cut Holding as Stock Price Declined; As Pacwest Bancorp Del (PACW … – Hill Country Times (hillcountrytimes.com)
- Bell Urban Air Taxi at CES (suasnews.com)
- Textron Aviation receives an order for three Cessna Citation Latitude jets from Mexico’s Aerolíneas Ejecutivas (travelprnews.com)
A number of brokerages have recently commented on TXT. Zacks Investment Research cut shares of Textron from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a report on Tuesday, November 7th. ValuEngine raised shares of Textron from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Sunday, December 31st. Jefferies Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $60.00 target price on shares of Textron in a report on Tuesday, September 26th. Cowen reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $60.00 target price on shares of Textron in a report on Thursday, October 19th. Finally, Stephens reaffirmed an “equal weight” rating and issued a $63.00 target price (up from $54.00) on shares of Textron in a report on Friday, October 13th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, two have issued a hold rating and eight have given a buy rating to the stock. The stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $58.73.
Textron (NYSE:TXT) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, October 19th. The aerospace company reported $0.65 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.62 by $0.03. Textron had a net margin of 4.48% and a return on equity of 12.02%. The firm had revenue of $3.48 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.55 billion. During the same period last year, the firm posted $0.61 EPS. Textron’s quarterly revenue was up 7.2% on a year-over-year basis. equities research analysts anticipate that Textron will post 2.47 earnings per share for the current year.
The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, January 1st. Investors of record on Friday, December 15th were given a $0.02 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, December 14th. This represents a $0.08 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.14%. Textron’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 3.45%.
Textron Company Profile
Textron Inc is a multi-industry company engaged in aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with products and services across the world. The Company operates through five segments: Textron Aviation, Bell, Textron Systems, Industrial and Finance. The Textron Aviation segment is engaged in general aviation.
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For the holiday-maker looking to get off the beaten track a little bit and hoping to experience something unique and laid back, the Florida Keys is a perfect escape. The Keys comprise 110 miles of islands in south Florida including Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon, Big Pine Key and the Lower Keys and the famous Key West. Travellers reach the Keys down a beautiful scenic road, which boasts 42 bridges, the ocean on both sides and arguably the best sunsets you will ever see in your life.
What to do
The Keys is really the place to go if you like the outdoors, nature and the ocean. There’s world-class deep sea fishing – hire a boat or tag along on a guided fishing tour and you might just hook a whopper.
The area boasts some of the world’s best snorkelling, sailing and diving areas, and the really adventurous can experience the thrills of a night-time deep sea shipwreck dive and then there are bars and restaurants that buzz during the summer. You can even come up close to and swim with dolphins.
Where to stay
There are a wealth of places to stay along the 110 mile stretch, including hotels, motels, resorts, cottages, apartments and beautiful bed and breakfasts shrouded in history, particularly in Key West. A huge hit with families and worth a mention is Hawks Cay Resort on Duck Key Island, a tiny, secluded little place part way between Key Largo and Key West. Stay in rooms or villas and enjoy home-cooked food, a private marina, snorkelling, pools and even kiteboarding.
Where to eat
One of the best things about The Florida Keys is that the restaurant chains you will find in other parts of Florida barely exist. There are many places to eat to suit all tastes and budgets. In Key Largo, pay a visit to the Key Largo Conch House and try the sampler plate of conch fritters and cracked conch.
While in Islamorada, have dinner where the locals eat – the Green Turtle Inn – where you can enjoy live music with your freshly-cooked fish dinner. And a visit to Key West must include dinner Blue Heaven, an eccentric eatery filled with palm trees, art and some of the best Caribbean-inspired food you will ever find.
Foodies looking to improve their culinary talents can now participate in cooking lessons at Isle Cook Key West while culinary connoisseurs looking for a luxury dining experience should head for the newly-opened Spencer’s by the Sea at The Reach in Key West.
The islands are scattered down the long, sometimes narrow road that connects The Keys, so a hire car is a definite. Holiday makers from the UK will usually fly into Miami International Airport where they will pick-up their car and drive to their destination. A word of warning though – as this is the only road, it can sometimes take hours to reach your hotel or resort so be prepared to sit it out after a long plane journey. It will be well worth it!
When to go
With year-round sun and high temperatures, The Keys is a popular destination. It’s sub tropical temperatures make it a mecca for sun worshippers, even in the winter months. Temperatures can reach more than 32C in the summer and a beautiful 22C in the winter. It’s best to steer clear of a visit during hurricane season, which starts in June and lasts to the end of November.
Three things we like
- Do visit Key West, where you can have your picture taken in the southernmost city in continental USA.
- Boaters will love the salty character of the keys, and the marina bars are often great places to take in a sunset
- The sunsets and sunrises are truly some of the most spectacular you will ever get to see – and they’re right outside your front door sparkling on the ocean. Bliss.
Something we don’t like
It can take upwards of three hours during peak tourist season to drive from Miami to Key West, which can be trying after a long place journey.
Real conch (pronounced Konk) fritters – a Key West seafood speciality and arguably the best you will ever taste!
Secluded beaches dot the coast line – you could be the only people on the beach if you’re lucky.
Pay a visit to John Pennekamp State Park in Key Largo. Great for scuba diving but there are also glass bottom boat tours, a 30,000 saltwater aquarium and kayaking rentals to enjoy.
High50 insider tips
- There’s a saying in The Keys – “no shirt, no shoes, no problem” – and that’s just how laid-back the culture is down here. T-shirts, shorts and flip-flops are ideal for visiting places but when you get back to your resort, kick them off and relax in the sun.
- When in Key West, pay for an evening schooner boat trip into the ocean. There will be plenty of drinks, tales of old Florida and pirates and best of all, a deep, romantic sunset to end the evening.
- This is a sub-tropical climate so you need to keep applying the sunscreen, wear a hat and drink lots of water to avoid getting bitten by the searing temperatures.
Travelling with family?
Children will love The Keys. From playing in the sea to relaxing in the hotel pool, to fishing and snorkelling and hiring jet skis, there’s so much for the kids to do and enjoy. In Key West there’s the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum, home of some of the biggest and the best hauls of coins and other treasures from ship wrecks off the coast. And try to make time for a light-hearted ghost tour, guaranteed to interest everyone in the family.

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13 September 2016
Visiongain’s new 266 page report The Subsea Production & Processing Systems Market 2016-2026: CAPEX Forecasts for Umbilicals, Risers, Flowlines, Controls, Trees, Manifolds and Tie-ins indicates that the subsea production and processing systems market will see $16.36bn in capital expenditure (CAPEX) in 2016.
The lead analyst of the report said: “Building new fixed and floating platforms is increasingly economically impracticable in the low oil price environment. Subsea production tied back to existing facilities is an affordable way for oil and gas operators to maintain or increase current production levels to meet growing energy demand.”
The report contains 220 tables, charts and graphs that add visual analysis and contract information in order to explain developing trends within the subsea production and processing systems market. Visiongain provides annual CAPEX forecasts and analysis for the period 2016-2026 for the global market, as well for as the umbilicals, risers, flowlines, controls, trees, manifolds and tie-ins submarkets and the shallow water, deepwater and ultra-deepwater submarkets. The report also includes market and submarket forecasts and analysis for six regional markets (Africa, Asia-Pacific, Gulf of Mexico, North Sea, South American and Rest of the World).
In addition, the report contains a dedicated leading companies’ chapter including extensive profiles for the leading equipment providers to the global subsea sector. It also features the transcripts of original interviews with Airborne Oil & Gas, JDR Cable Systems and Subsea UK.
The Subsea Production & Processing Systems Market 2016-2026 report will be of value to anyone who wants to better understand the subsea market and its dynamics. It will be useful for businesses who wish to better comprehend the part of the market they are already involved in, or those wishing to enter or expand into a different regional or technical part of the subsea industry.
Notes for Editors
If you are interested in a more detailed overview of this report, please send an e-mail to email@example.com or call her on +44 (0) 207 336 6100
Visiongain is one of the fastest growing and most innovative independent media companies in Europe. Based in London, UK, visiongain produces a host of business-to-business conferences, newsletters, management reports and e-zines focusing on the energy, telecoms, pharmaceutical, defence and materials sectors.
Visiongain publishes reports produced by its in-house analysts, who are qualified experts in their field. Visiongain has firmly established itself as the first port of call for the business professional who needs independent, high-quality, original material to rely and depend on.
In many key markets, the fundamental principles for LNG growth – such as falling domestic supply and increased need for energy – remain intact. In the meanwhile, cheap prices allow for extra penetration of LNG.
15 September 2021
The proliferation of the internet and smartphones around the world, as well as increased focus on medical device R&D and adoption of advanced healthcare technologies, as well as rising expenditure on healthcare infrastructure development, particularly in developing economies, are all contributing to the growth of the wearable devices market.
14 September 2021
Although the main growth sector in the electric vehicles is lithium batteries in a number of vital medical device, including the ventilators critical to this epidemic (EVs).
07 September 2021
CAES provides a wide range of advantages for energy storage in a wide range of applications. Energy savings, increased air quality, improved pressure stability, lower maintenance costs, and longer compressor service life are among the five core benefits of CAES.

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KENOSHA FIRE STATION #1
The Lee Team is working on a new fire station on the site of the old Edward Bain School. The school, was razed in 2018, to make room for a “super station.” Construction on the new $6.6 million Kenosha Fire Station #1 started in August 2018 and is scheduled for completion in June 2019.

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Welcome Letter from the Light Conference Co-Chairs
We, on behalf of the conference committee, sincerely welcome you to the Light Conference, to be held in Changchun, China. This conference, sponsored by the Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics (CIOMP), CAS and the University of Rochester. It is co-organized by Chunlei Guo China-US Joint Photon Laboratory, the State Key Laboratory on Applied Optics, the State Key Laboratory of Luminescence and Applications, journal of Light: Science and Applications and the Department of international Cooperation of CIOMP, supported by China Association for Science and Technology and the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC). This conference will bring together international leading experts with top Chinese scientists, young researchers, and students who working in optics engineering, ultraviolet/extreme ultraviolet, femtosecond laser, semiconductor laser, micro & nano optics, space observatory and so on.
The primary objective of this conference is to create a forum for scientists in the optics community from universities and research institutions worldwide to present their latest research results in Micro/Nano optics, and to provide a networking platform for the Micro/Nano optics community to develop a roadmap for research and development in the future. The conference will not only provide a venue for an in-depth scientific exchange, but also an opportunity to find potential collaborations and funding sources internationally, especially together with China.
We would like to express our gratitude to all invited speakers, researchers, and students for your participation and involvement. We acknowledge the financial support from China Association for Science and Technology, National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), CIOMP.
We hope that you will enjoy the talks as well as the social events, and take the conference as a great opportunity to establish collaborations and exchange ideas with colleagues in optics all over the world. Have a wonderful time at this upcoming conference in Changchun!


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United States v. Anderson (269 U.S. 422)
The Attorney General and Mr. W. D. Mitchell, Sol. Gen., of Washington, D. C., for the United States.
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Mr. John W. Davis, of New York City, for appellees Anderson and others.
[Argument of Counsel from pages 426-433 intentionally omitted]
Mr. Louis H. Porter, of New York City, for appellee Yale & Towne Mfg. co.
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New work on it’s way!
New work on it’s way!
I had to take some time last week and design a few icons for our blogs, websites and upcoming iPhone and Blackberry applications.
I love the new work by Serge Marshennikov!
Serge decided to become a professional painter very recently and has met much success. His work is in much demand and his prices are constantly rising. Badass!
Asar (Form Of Flattery) stopped by the studio for a few hours last week to start work on his new projects. We worked on a currently untitled image that’s based on the ‘Masked Woman’ design I created in 2009.
Cooked all weekend! We had a rad brinner (breakfast for dinner) party Friday after a extremely long day. On Saturday I made an early dinner, Creamy Mushroom Sauce with vegetables. Delicious!
Photo by Maria Samajo
Photo by Kultur & noje
My girls back! Sweden’s own Sophia Somajo has returned to the underground lime light with her new single ‘Wristcutters Inc.’ Her debut album “The Laptop Diaries” was recorded by her using only a laptop computer (it’s all she had).
She’s now under Universal Publishing SWE and will release her second album shortly. ‘Wristcutters, Inc.’ is a song about suicide and self-mutilation with an upbeat punch and some celebrated production. Badass.
It really shouldn’t be a surprise that the track is phenomenal Somajo has writing credits on Robyn’s ‘Body Talk’ album just to start. Sophia, lets work!
Martin Wittfooth leaked some of his new work on Facebook this week. The image to the left is a piece for the “In the Nursery” show opening this weekend at Corey Helford Gallery, Los Angeles (more exhibition info available at www.coreyhelfordgallery.com). Vernus is ” 36” x 24” oil on panel, if you love it and want it, you’ll have to track down it’s owner because like all of MW’s work, it’s SOLD!
Welcome to my new blog page! Be sure to share the links with your friends and family! Enjoy.
My little buddy for 2 weeks named Lula. Jean Labourdette (Turf One) took off to South America for a few weeks so she spent the past few weeks at the studio. I really enjoyed dog sitting, I’m going to miss her!
New Series titled ‘Las-Nias-Indias’
Kestin Cornwall: Loyalty To Your Queen. Screen-printed on acid free watercolor paper Printed by Jon Todd Fine Art. 19 by 24
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This print is titled ‘The Devils Chair’ it will be available as a screen-print this winter! What do you think?
Stopped in to Chief Salvage to meet Cochrane with Jon and John. Definitely a rad shop in Dudas West! (More info)
Jerome shows up to the studio / loft and this is what happens. Breakfast for dinner, drinks and chess!!!!???
Jon will post his new print this week so be sure to follow him on twitter to preview it first!
Stopped by Archive Tattoo to check in with David Glantz and the posse there. Shop looks rad! There’s an original Jon Todd behind the main desk to greet you at the door. Badass!
Jon Todd, Jean Labourdette (Turf One) checked out the Tim Burton’s exhibition of drawings, sculptures, maquettes, videos and sculptural commissions at Toronto’s TIFF Bell Lightbox. This exhibition was organized by The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York.
More than 700 items form the core of the show, which traces Burton’s development as a creative force from his earliest drawings and paintings to the sophisticated elements he created for some of the world’s most treasured films. The exhibition also explores the development of Burton’s visual imagination from his earliest childhood efforts through his mature work. (More info)
This is the second piece of a series I’m currently working on studying jewelry and clothing from both India and Sri Lanka. (See more)

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In the past week there have been eight new reports of late blight in NY and the New England States, several in counties where late blight had not yet been reported this season (map). A common theme in these reports is that plants looked fine one day and were heavily infected 2-3 days later. This could mean that the early stages of infection were missed, or that there were a large number of spores in the air that were deposited on leaves while they were wet from rain or dew.
The isolates of the late blight pathogen that have been identified in the Northeast to date this season continue to be exclusively US-23, which is susceptible to mefenoxam, the active ingredient in Ridomil, giving conventional farmers an excellent control option. See my pervious post for more information on fungicide options.
Stay vigilant! Scout tomatoes and potatoes regularly and thoroughly, focusing on parts of the field that are shaded or poorly drained, maintaining high relative humidity longer. Trials have demonstrated that copper fungicides are the most effective of those allowed in certified organic production. Be sure you are getting excellent coverage, and reapply often when weather is favorable for late blight. Keep in mind that leaf wetness from heavier dews at this time of year are enough to favor infection even if the weather is not rainy.

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On Thursday November 10, at COP27 it felt like there was only one place to be. The Cocoa and Forest Initiative (CFI) side event in the Ghana pavilion had the audience literally spilling out into the corridor. And more than a few passers-by, curious as to what was causing so much fuss, stayed on, at first intrigued and then enthusiastic about what they heard. Apparently, it isn’t only CFI signatories that recognise the potential impact CFI could have.
It wasn’t just the numbers attending that was impressive, it was also the prominence of participants at the event. As well as high level speakers representing key parties in the cocoa industry, other significant dignitaries decided to attend on the day, drawn by growing interest around the event. This included two additional ministers from Ghana (Minister of Environment and Deputy Minister of Lands and Natural Resources and two Ministers from Côte d’Ivoire (Ministers of Environment and Agriculture), five Ghanaian parliamentarians and the CEO of the Ghanaian Forestry Commission.
Breaking the stalemate
The opening speaker, Samuel Jinapor, Ghana’s Minister for Lands & Natural Resources, said cocoa is more than a cash crop or trade commodity for Ghana. It is part of its history. CFI has already delivered significant progress in terms of forest restoration of degraded land, he said. This was done through tree planting, landscape awareness, climate-smart agriculture, cocoa traceability and the development of a national forest monitoring system. “Ghana reduced deforestation by 13% in 2021” Mr. Jinapor said, “and CFI played a key role in this.” Nevertheless, there are major challenges ahead and the signatories committed themselves to the implementation of CFI’s second phase.
Mr. Jinapor stressed that signatories must address cocoa pricing. “It’s one thing saying farmers must adopt sustainable farming methods, but how can they do that if they receive close to nothing in income from this billion-dollar industry?” The farmers need to be put at the heart of our thinking. Farmers need to see real benefits from changing their farming practices if we are to move beyond the current stalemate. That also calls for partnership, and the Minister called on various stakeholders, including the private sector, the EU and development partners to invest in forest legislation and governance, traceability, rehabilitation and other areas. “Cocoa farming can and must be done sustainably,” concluded Mr. Jinapor, “and partnership will be vital in ensuring this.
Laurant Tchagba, Côte d’Ivoire’s Minister of Water & Forests said that with deforestation as a huge threat to his country, it is important to remember that the fates of the forest and the farmer are inextricably entwined.
Mr. Tchagba said CFI aims to restore 30% of the country’s forests by 2030 and stressed the importance of widening collaboration. “Working together on decarbonisation and halting climate change, we need to put cocoa and forestry protection into the legislative framework, and build partnerships that pull in other policy areas, such as labour, agriculture and the environment.” He estimated it will cost US$16 billion to deliver all the CFI initiatives and goals planned for Côte d’Ivoire, so it is vital also to use the partnership to mobilise funds.
IDH CEO, Daan Wensing, spoke on the strength of CFI, that the commitment comes from both the public and private sectors. “We’ve got government in place and the framework in place, and now both sectors need to step out of their comfort zones to really collaborate.” He added that with forests so critical for hitting climate targets, the international community beyond the CFI signatories will have to embrace CFI and play its role.
Chris Vincent, President of the World Cocoa Foundation (WCF), felt we are already seeing the benefits of CFI collaboration. “It allows the private sector to invest in areas such as traceability and agroforestry. The companies are committed to investment in the cocoa forest sector and working closely with government, and more investment will be needed to continue moving forward.”
Kevin Rabinovitch, Global VP, Sustainability and Chief Climate of Mars Inc., said there was a need for companies to address the issue of deforestation in the supply chain and update their net-zero commitments to incorporate deforestation-free. His colleague, Rob Cameron, Vice President Global Head of Public Affairs at Nestlé, described a three-pillar approach to achieving net-zero for a company like his. First, adopt a landscape, forest-positive approach: not just stopping deforestation, but invest in reforestation. Secondly, assure regeneration of agricultural land and thirdly, assure a long-lasting transition by working with farmers.
Nestlé is paying farmers a premium for regenerative agriculture and sustainable production, Mr. Cameron said, and added that companies like Mars and Nestlé need to work together on this kind of issue. “We need to get more valuable cocoa from less land, and we need to decommodify cocoa.” He felt CFI was helping companies work towards these priorities and there is now a need for collaborative action.
Janet Rogan, UK COP Ambassador for Africa, described how the UK government has been working with companies to train 50,000 farmers to produce cocoa that is socially inclusive and environmentally friendly, and working with smallholder action groups to identify and scale-up effective practices. Ms. Rogan said the UK government was keen to expand this concept to other countries, is committed to forest sustainability and sees CFI featuring high in this vision.
The speeches were followed by a short but lively Q&A session. Over the longer-term a big role was envisioned for farmers in carbon sequestration. One delegate asked where value addition such as these fits in with the process of decommodifying cocoa. The responses from panel members touched on the importance of transparency and need for industry-wide efforts to ensure this is the end of the commodity era. However, while governments, NGOs and companies are committed, investors also need to get on board and retailers, too, should be doing more.
It was asked how, in the context of the certification process and upcoming EU regulations, we can ensure farmers aren’t having to put more into their processes only to earn less. Panel members said the landscape approach was the best way forward, because once the landscape is verified, we can all work together. So there is a need to secure additional funding to upscale landscape work.
Mr. Jinapor stressed that, with all these issues, companies need to work with governments to put the farmer at the centre of the sustainable cocoa industry, citing the Nestlé regenerative agriculture programme as a good example of this.
On the opportunities for collaboration, Mr. Wensing ended things by saying that other major cocoa producing countries are interested in joining CFI, strengthening the collaborative impact CFI can have.
Events like this are not just about what is said. The atmosphere in which those statements are made often gives a good indication of how impactful it will actually be going forward. The positive vibe around the CFI side-event was nicely captured in one small moment. Many passer-by’s stayed on till the end of the event to pick up additional information on the initiative. Whether at the level of CFI signatories or more grassroots, making connections that can deliver new alliances, solutions or breakthroughs down the line is ultimately what such events are all about.

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Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is a malignant disease originating from the nasopharyngeal epithelial cells. The molecular mechanism of cancer occurrence is a change in the oncogene and tumor suppressor genes. One of the tumor suppressor genes that mutate in cancer cells is the mutant p53 gene. One of nasopharyngeal carcinoma progression is determined by the status of regional lymph gland. The enormous regional lymph node has a poor prognosis. To analyze the expression of the mutant p53 protein in Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) that correlated with regional lymph gland status (N) as a clinical manifestation. Expression of mutant p53 protein from NPC tissue paraffin block with immunohistochemical cracking technique was using monoclonal rabbit Anti Human p53 clone 318-6-11 (Dako, North America, Inc., 6392 Via Real Carpinteria, CA 93013 USA), microscope light binoculars was assessed visually by an Anatomical Pathology Consultant. Positive expression of p53 mutants was obtained 57.58% from all the sample in N0 by 0 subjects, N1 was 6 subjects, N2 was 7 subjects, and N3 was 7 subjects. The results of Mann–Whitney U test was p = 0.706, then there was no significant (p > 0.05) correlation between positive expression of p53 protein in type III WHO NPC with the regional lymph gland were N0, N1, N2, and N3. There was no significant between expression protein p53 mutants’ regional and lymph gland in type III WHO NPC.
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Scuba Diving in Maui.
Having been an active diver in Maui, since 1986, I’ve dived around as much of the island as possible. Maui is fortunate to have a lot of great shore dives as well as boat dives. There are also locations like Maliko Gulch, Nakalele Point, Honolua Bay that can be dived from shore but, require a…Read More
Maui Photo Tours and Workshops offers underwater photography composition workshops
Maui Photo Tours offers underwater photography workshops. The rules of composition apply to underwater photography just as much as they do on land. In this image the rule of thirds was used. It shows the behavior of the turtle and tells a story. The viewer can see where the turtle came…Read More
Mieko wins Kodak Gallery Award
This year the the Professional Photographers of Hawaii were invited to join the Professional Photographers of Oklahoma State Competition. From the competitions Mieko Hoffman’s Turkey Fish received the prestigious Eastman Kodak Gallery Award. Her piece will be formally exhibited at the 2011 IMAGING USA Convention in San Antonio, Texas in January. If you are interested…Read More


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In these pages, internationally celebrated novelist Ruth Rendell, author ofHarm Done, offers a collection of unforgettable stories evocative of Edgar Allan Poe, Stephen King, and other masters of the chilling touch. "Piranha to Scurfy" tells of a lonely man who devotes his life to writing scathing letters to newly published authors, pointing out their many mistakes. He does so in memory of his mother, who lies buried in the garden, for reasons that emerge to haunting effect. "The Wink" recounts the story of a woman, raped years ago in a small English town, whose patience is rewarded by a perfectly satisfying moment of revenge. "Catamount," set in the Rocky Mountains, is seen through the eyes of an Englishwoman who perceives the ruthless ferocity that lurks behind the beauty of the landscape. And bringing the collection of nine stories to an unforgettable conclusion is the novella-length "High Mysterious Union," a dark, relentless tale of erotic obsession and bloodless violence in remote, rural England.
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Here we are again, then, looking back at another year and what a year 2016 turned out to be! Let’s focus on the musical highlights of the year, rather than its shadows. In no particular order, these are my favourite albums of the year we leave behind. It’s not a long list (and I confess there are still albums I’d like to have listened to more carefully and which may have ended up on this list), but it shines bright.
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The 33-year-old smashed 13 fours and 12 sixes in his knock, which enabled India to post a mammoth total of 392/4 in the allotted fifty overs. India then went on to win the match by 141 runs.
Rohit has scored two double hundreds against Sri Lanka and one against Australia in ODIs. The right-handed batsman is the only cricketer to smash three double centuries in ODIs.
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Legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar was the first cricketer to score a double hundred in 50-over internationals.
Rohit could next be seen in action in the Test series against Australia, though the final call on his participation in the last two matches of the four-Test series will be taken only after a re-assessment by the medical team of the Indian squad in Australia, after the opener completes his two-week mandatory quarantine Down Under.
Rohit was rehabilitating and training at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru since November 19 following a high-grade left hamstring injury he suffered during the Indian Premier League.
“The NCA medical team was satisfied with the physical fitness of Rohit after assessing him on different metrics that tested his skills related to batting, fielding and running between the wickets. Rohit’s physical fitness has been satisfactory; however, he will be required to continue to work on his endurance,” the BCCI said in an official release on Saturday.
The board also said that Rohit has been given a detailed programme to follow for the duration of the two weeks he will be quarantined for. Rohit will be reassessed by the Team India medical team post his quarantine to establish his fitness status and a call on his participation in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy will be taken accordingly.
The opening batsman will be available only for the third and fourth Tests of the series, as he will complete his quarantine period midway during the second Test.
India and Australia are set to lock horns in the four-match Test series, beginning December 17 in Adelaide. The first match of the series will be played under lights with the pink ball at the Adelaide Oval.

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JVC Completes U.S. Consolidation
JVC announced Wednesday that it has finished its consolidation of U.S. operations, bringing into creation a new subsidiary, JVC U.S.A. The division's new president and CEO is Hiro Ishizuka, who previously held the same position with the JVC Company of America.
“By consolidating our U.S. operations into a single organization, we have created a more efficient and more nimble organization that will strengthen JVC’s position in the U.S. market,” Ishizuka said as part of the announcement.
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"Karaman is a city in south central Turkey, located in Central Anatolia, north of the Taurus Mountains, about 100 km (62 mi) south of Konya. It is the capital district of the Karaman Province. According to 2000 census, the population of the province is 231,872 of which 132,064 live in the town of Karaman. The district covers an area of 3,686 km2 (1,423 sq mi), and the town lies at an average elevation of 1,039 m (3,409 ft). The Karaman Museum is one of the major sights. - Wikipedia"


New Delta project is part of government strategy to form agro-urban communities managed with the most up-to-date systems
he Egyptian government is pursuing efforts to re-invigorate agriculture with projects aimed at achieving self-sufficiency and surplus for export.
One such project is New Delta.
This entails cultivating reclaimed areas of desert on the Dabaa regional axis with crops suited to the nature of the soil. New Delta will also see the establishment of a new urban community and factories to process the crops.
The government has already taken many steps to make Egypt self-sufficient through similar mega-projects on 1.5 million feddans (acres), plus 100,000 greenhouses and the national seed production project.
New Delta project is part of government strategy to form agro-urban communities managed with the most up-to-date systems. These communities will host industrial complexes in agricultural production and create thousands of jobs.
Last Sunday, President Abdel Fattah El Sisi directed the immediate launch of the New Delta project.
The directives came during his meeting with Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli, Minister of Agriculture el-Sayed el-Qoseir to review details of the implementation of the new agricultural project. The president urged the authorities concern to speed up work on New Delta, which should be up and running within two years, instead of ten as originally planned.
Agriculture Minister el-Sayyed el-Quseir said the area will be cultivated with wheat, corn and vegetables.
“It costs LE200,000 to reclaim one feddan of land,” he added.
The location of the Delta is unique and near to the geographical Delta with a reliable road network and handy for seaports, which will be vital for agricultural exports.
The Cabinet Information Centre has recently published an infographic, clarifying that the president gave the green light to start the project after thorough studies by various several agencies and ministries. These studies confirm the suitability of the land for the project, situated on the northwestern coast in Dabaa.


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Merrill Lynch hits a record
A strong fourth quarter propelled Merrill Lynch to record $4.4bn (â¬3.4bn) pre-tax earnings last year.
The bank's overall profits for the year to December 31 rose 16% from the previous record $3.8bn in 2003. Total net revenues grew 11% to $22bn
Merrill Lynch Investment Managers, its asset management arm, put in the best divisional performance, with pre-tax earnings up 77% to $460m.
Pre-tax earnings of the bank's global private client business rose 23% to $1.9bn.
At Merrill Lynch's global markets and investment bank pre-tax earnings were flat at $3.9bn, on revenues up 10% to $11bn.
Revenues from investment banking jumped 30% to $3.261bn, driven by a strong fourth quarter in which M&A revenues jumped 55% and pre-tax earnings soared 49% over the previous third quarter.
In global markets, which includes equities and debt sales and trading, revenues rose 5% year-on-year, despite a 13.2% drop in fourth-quarter proprietary trading.
Equity markets net revenues increased 30% from the third quarter.
Stan O'Neal, chairman and chief executive officer, said: "Strong results in the fourth quarter contributed to a record earnings year for Merrill Lynch. But even more importantly, each of our three major businesses turned in an impressive performance, delivering strong results and making great progress toward enhancing their ability to grow.
"Overall, despite market conditions throughout the year that were quite volatile, we finished 2004 well positioned to continue to reward shareholders in the future."


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From Feb. 8-10, W.T. Clarke High School’s Theatre Arts Society and Music Department performed “Anastasia: The Musical” to full and electric audiences.
The story, based on the 1997 animated film of the same name, follows Anya as she discovers she is the long-lost princess of the last reigning family of Imperial Russia. With roughly 100 students participating in either cast, pit orchestra, or tech squad, the shows were a huge success.
“I am extremely proud of all our shows,” said Mr. Gregory Krajci, who directed and choreographed the production. “All of the students were so committed to the process from the start and their hard work paid off! They performed with a level that is found on professional stages.”
“Anastasia” starred junior Georgina Petkanas as Anya and freshman Cooper DaSilva as Dmitry, as well as senior Natalie Waters, and sophomores William Benowitz, Kaiden Mayers and Elizabeth Paulino in principal character roles. The production staff included faculty members Gregory Krajci as the director and choreographer; Molly Tittler-Ingoglia as instrumental music director; Kaitlin Melker as the vocal music director; Neil Walowitz and Courtney Ruvolo as the tech squad advisors; and Omar Rivera, Jeannene Arcuri and Marlena Dentrone as set and prop construction. The students also worked and collaborated with award-winning costume designer Chakira-Iliana Doherty and Bruce Hahlbohm from Sensory Sound & Lighting.
It is the desire and goal of the W.T. Clarke High School Theatre Arts Society for the community to make their production a part of their annual winter traditions.
All photographs were taken by Daniel Greff Photography (@djphotogreffy).


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On a day of wall-to-wall men’s and women’s college basketball NCAA Tournament games — did we mention Yale vs. Duke would also make for quite a lacrosse matchup? — there are also a pair of premier college lacrosse rivalry games available on TV.
An ESPNU doubleheader starts at 4 p.m. as archrivals Syracuse and Johns Hopkins square off at Homewood Field in Baltimore.
The teams are meeting for the 55th time in a series that dates to a 4-4 tie in 1921. The Blue Jays lead the all-time series 28-25-1 and won the last meeting, 16-15, in the 2015 NCAA Quarterfinals.
The University of Notre Dame game at 6 p.m. Saturday on ESPNU would be a big enough attraction if only because it features the Irish opener in Atlantic Coast Conference play against Virginia, a team making its first visit to Arlotta Stadium.
Yet the game takes on an even more personal meaning for Irish players.
The Notre Dame program Saturday joins with the Irish women’s team (the Notre Dame women play host to Virginia at 2 p.m. at Arlotta Stadium) to raise awareness for the issue of relationship violence.
The Notre Dame men’s players will wear white “FOV” stickers on their helmets in support of Friends of Victoria, the organization created in memory of Victoria McManus. Victoria–sister of Notre Dame senior lacrosse player Katherine McManus–was murdered by her former boyfriend in May 2014.
The Irish men’s coaching staff is wearing green Under Armour gear in conjunction with the Notre Dame Gender Relations Center’s Green Dot initiative to prevent power-based personal violence—as the Notre Dame men’s and women’s lacrosse programs combine Saturday in a show of solidarity in support of violence prevention strategy.
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Processing power is has never been more readily available, storage prices are falling through the basement, and in order to compete, an organization needs to leverage those trends. Efficient data use leads to business insights that blow open market opportunities, cut costs and drive revenues, but too many companies are stuck with workflows and tools that predate Big Data.
Capax Global is a leader in data makeover solutions, building next-generation tools that transform a company’s ability to learn from its data.
Traditionally, the skills and access necessary to query data and respond with business strategies are split. The IT team (or a more specialized data crew) govern the data and control access; leaders and development strategists send them queries and wait for a response.
But this process is inherently time-consuming—taking days, weeks, even months—and delays and missed opportunities inevitably result. By the time the data team returns with answers, the question has become less relevant. The business customers may have moved on. This organization needs faster, nimbler, smarter data access.
Capax Global’s data makeover solutions directly address this problem with “big-picture” self-service analytics. The data become easily accessible to the business user—but in their entirety, rather than in small, divided segments. The more constrained or refined the data, the less valuable for business insight. Capax helps a company work with bigger and broader datasets.
A business user needing analytical insight might not always have a background in statistical analysis or data mining. But a simplified approach, enabled by Capax’ data scientists and application developers, can empower that user to venture their own research. They can dig deep into business data, surface some interesting patterns, and turn the results into strategic business action.
Business managers need to know where their new customers are coming from, or what a product’s next quarter sales will look like, and next-generation data collection and analytics tools can provide vastly more detailed answers than ever before. These fine points can be critically important. Today’s business leaders are asking their analytics what factors will most decisively influence sales and expenses in the future.
“That’s a question too challenging for traditional analytics. What the data makeover does is to allow customers to have an environment where they can actually drill into answers like that,” explains Mike Nuteson, VP of sales and business development.
Thanks to inexpensive storage solutions and the spread of robust AI-enabled cloud analytics, it’s more affordable than ever to collect data from a variety of inputs, store all of it for future use, and access every bit of it as needed. Capax has turned that data evolution into a key innovation in analytics. Instead of formulating a query and retrieving a small subset of the data, a user can work with the entire set, where all the desired insights reside.
“That seems simple, but that is something that very few companies do because they build these processes for specific reports or specific use case. Usually the reason for that is that it costs money to transform that data to get it into a relational model,” explains Jerry Hawk, Capax Global CEO. Those traditional costs are falling every quarter, though, and organizations who embrace the transformation stand to gain a really powerful advantage.
“What we’re saying is: don’t transform the data yet,” he adds. “Get all of that data into the warehouse, so that you have it at the ready, and be able to do that across all the different sources.”
The “after” picture of the Capax data makeover is an organization with every tool it needs for the business user to interact—efficiently, intuitively, and securely—with any volume of data and at very deep levels to craft new insights that lead to business innovation.
While many of Capax’s competitors are selling self-service data solutions, many are simply deploying a desktop interface to business users and calling it a solution. Capax’s trade is the complete data makeover: more than an application suite, it’s a cultural and strategic transformation for your business


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The Ottawa Food Bank has officially moved to its new home, a move its CEO says is due to the rising demand for its services in the community.
“Although we’re excited to be in a new home that allows us to actually do our work and do better work, it’s really not a great celebration that we need to be here,” said CEO Rachael Wilson.
“There really is nothing grand about a food bank having to move into a space that is twice as large as it used to be.”
At 51,000 square feet, their new space on Bantree Street off Innes Road is more than double the size of their former 21,000-square-foot location on Michael Street.
This gives the food bank more warehouse space to accept food to serve the ever-growing demand, Wilson said.
“Since 2019, we’ve seen an 85 per cent increase in the number of visits, which is just historic and something we’ve never seen in our 40 years. And unfortunately, we don’t really see an end in sight right now ,” she said.
More opportunities in larger space
In their new, larger home, Wilson said the food bank has more space to store food, meaning they can now buy food items in bulk when they’re at a good price and have enough space to store them.
It also means the food bank can accept more donated items that need to be stored in a fridge or freezer.
“In the previous home, we were turning away about $80,000 to $100,000 every year of produce and other items because we just didn’t have the space for it,” she said.
Staff would be “playing Jenga” every day to try and find space for refrigerated items, she added.
Their new location also has a clean room where food bank staff can take bulk items like large bags of rice or flour and separate them into smaller bags people can take home.
The food bank still expects to see a large number of people who rely on its services in the near future.
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Demand won’t drop until underlying issues like a lack of affordable housing and rising inflation are addressed, said Wilson.
“Our hope is one day to close our doors … to reduce the number of people who need a food bank. But right now that’s just not our reality,” she said.

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The body of a woman washed up in the Rhine near Remagen on Tuesday has been identified. This was announced by the police on Thursday morning. According to the report, it is a 54-year-old woman from the Koblenz area who was reported missing on Wednesday. According to the police, the investigation has so far shown no signs of foul play.
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Original text: Thomas Weber and Marcel Wolber / Translation: Mareike Graepel