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Street Art is usually a quite common kind of artwork that is certainly spreading promptly all around the entire world. You'll be able to find it on properties, sidewalks, street indications and trash cans from Tokyo to Paris, from Moscow to Cape Town. Street art is becoming a worldwide culture as well as artwork museums and galleries are accumulating the work of avenue artists.
Avenue artwork started out very secretly mainly because it is against the law to paint private and non-private house with no authorization. Individuals often have various thoughts about avenue art. Some feel it can be against the law and other folks think it truly is an extremely stunning new sort of society.
If the walls turn into canvas, the street arts are born. Typically recognized for its notoriety as unsanctioned art, this type of expression has shaped the way for visual imagery in more techniques than one particular. It's showcased views of your typical male and introduced out his sights on to your community system. It's demonstrated the endless opportunities of art, when believed confined only towards the elite and restricted to some mediums. The street arts differ for different nations, showcasing each and every country's individual social, economic, political and moral ethos. And above the length of time, these images chart the route various countries are taking. On this page we will try to understand avenue art in its assorted sorts, how it has progressed and what its future could imaginably be.
Using the use of top end projectors, cameras, personalized software package, and laser tips, they've made a method which is effective at allowing the artist to paint in light, applying large increase properties as their canvas. The camera follows the high run laser pointer given that the artist moves it across the building. The computer software then fills from the route from the laser pointer having a kind of electronic paint that receives projected onto the creating. The outcome attained by this is often as if the artist was really employing an airbrush to color the facet from the developing. This art could be showcased in front of innumerable quantities of men and women, and it's got already been utilised upcoming to freeways, as well as in dense town areas.
Lots of road corners in Paris present the work of Space Invader. The French artist uses modest pieces of glass to help make photos of room creatures. He has become accomplishing this for many a long time and the law enforcement have arrested him a couple of instances. On his web page you'll be able to see many other spots exactly where he has made this type of artwork.
Road artists do their work for a cause. A number of them tend not to like artists who make a lot of revenue in galleries and museums. They choose avenue art as it is nearer into the individuals. Some artists test to precise their political view in their do the job. They often choose to protest versus massive corporations and corporations. Other people want to do issues which can be forbidden and hope they do not get caught. - wall art clock
Tag model graffitiThe basic signature of the graffiti artist is thought since the tag fashion. In this article the name is published inside a straightforward or distinctive design and style the artist takes advantage of to indication his or her functions. These tag style graffiti functions can commonly be witnessed on many walls. Even though just a signature, this will likely also contain hidden messages if your artist intends so. Some artists also use fireplace extinguishers loaded with paint to tag on high areas, in any other case unreachable.
BombingAlso known as throw-up, this manner of road artwork helps make use of one or more colours on many surfaces of an spot. One more method of bombing is yarn bombing. Just like bombing, this model consists of the usage of a lot of yarn to build artwork pieces. Artists are thus frequently well-versed during the craft of knitting and putting alongside one another the yarn in a very selection of models and style. This kind of graffiti is normally used to an current piece of pop artwork to present it a lot more style and charm.
Hollow graffitiThis form of graffiti is also well known as outlines or shells. Because the title implies, listed here only the outlines in the photograph just take precedence and no fill is used.
PieceOf excellent interest to art fans and graffiti artists is that this method of do the job. A piece refers to an elaborate do the job of graffiti that involves complex shots and depictions. Three dimensional outcomes, color transitions in addition to a variety of results are created use in this article. As this operate normally takes an abundance of time, it truly is typically finished inside a legal manner. A well executed piece earns the artist plenty of recognition, extra so if the piece is located inside a hard-to-reach place.
ScribingAlso referred to as scratchitti, scribing refers to the generation of graffiti that is certainly difficult to clear away. This is certainly carried out by scratching or etching graffiti on to a surface area. Sharp applications like keys, knives or drill bits are accustomed to achieve this. Most artists in scribing are well versed while using the understanding of what products can etch on which surfaces and supply what consequences, producing this manner of artwork somewhat exciting, providing it is not unlawful.
Stencil graffitiThis really is a further well-liked type of graffiti portraits that became preferred with Blek le Rat. Reduce outs from cardboard, plastic or simply paper are used to replicate illustrations or photos speedily and easily. Beginning from small photos to existence size kinds, stencil graffiti has attained excessive acceptance over time.
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Law360, Los Angeles (October 23, 2017, 10:43 PM EDT) -- Johnson & Johnson escaped its $417 million loss in the first California jury trial over the alleged link between J&J's talcum products and ovarian cancer when a California judge last week tossed the verdict because of insufficient scientific evidence, but experts say that unsettled science and impending appellate review mean the ruling isn't a deathblow for Golden State talc plaintiffs' hopes.
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Record Keeping: How long must records be retained for: General
Tax law sets out the length of time that a person must retain the records that will allow them to make a correct and complete return for a particular tax period. This applies even if the person does not normally make a return or claim. You will find details of these retention periods for
- income tax and capital gains tax at CH14510
- corporation tax at CH14600
- direct taxes claims not included in a return at CH14900
- VAT at CH15000
- insurance premium tax at CH14930
- stamp duty land tax at CH14940
- aggregates levy, climate change levy and landfill tax at CH14950
- bank payroll tax at CH14980
- excise duties at CH14990.
Where the same record has to be kept for more than one tax purpose and there is a different retention period for each of those taxes, the person should keep the record for the longer period.
You should always remember that a person may be required to keep and retain records for purposes other than tax. Those other purposes may have a shorter or a longer retention period than tax law. As a general rule, the person should retain their records for the longer period.
Janine runs a hairdressing salon and keeps an appointments diary. She also uses this diary to record the amounts she has charged each client. This is her only record of takings. As a diary, this record is only useful for the period it covers. However, it is also the record of takings and so forms part of her business records, see CH11200. It must be kept for the longer period required by tax law.
Whilst the law relating to how long a person must retain their records for income tax, capital gains tax, corporation tax and VAT is broadly similar, it is not the same. A person may also need to retain their records for longer periods perhaps for the purposes of other taxes or duties. For example, you may find that we have given a person permission to retain certain records for a shorter period for VAT purposes. Further details are at CH15300.

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In the duration between March 05, 2022, to March 12, 2022, Huawei released the stable EMUI 12 rollout plan for the global market including Europe, Asia, Japan, the Middle East, and more. In this article, we will check the weekly update released by Huawei between March 05, 2022, to March 12, 2022.
Huawei Weekly Update: March 05, 2022 to March 12, 2022:
On March 12, 2022: You can check the eligible Huawei and Honor devices that have received February 2022 patch updates so far from here.
On March 12, 2022: Huawei has started rolling public beta version 220.127.116.110 for the Smart Screen, the beta rollout time is March 11 to March 17, 2022.
On March 10, 2022: The March 2022 software update for Huawei Watch GT 2e is rolling out with the firmware version 18.104.22.168/22.214.171.124.
On March 10, 2022: Huawei Watch GT 2 46mm and 42mm owners are now able to install the latest March 2022 software updates. As per the changelog provided by the company, the March 2022 software update for Huawei Watch GT 2 46mm and 42mm is rolling out with the build number 126.96.36.199.
On March 10, 2022: The company has started rolling out the February 2022 security patch update for the Huawei Nova 8 SE vitality edition with the latest build number HarmonyOS 188.8.131.52.
On March 09, 2022: Huawei has listed one more Matebook with the name MateBook 16 Ryzen Edition on its portfolio (CN). The all-new MateBook 16 Ryzen Edition comes with a pre-installed Windows 11. The configuration remains unchanged, and the price is lower than last year’s starting price.
On March 09, 2022: Huawei Mate 30 Pro smartphone users in the European market start getting the February 2022 security patch update based on EMUI 12. This new update comes with the software version 184.108.40.206.
On March 09, 2022: Huawei’s new products in May 2022 should be tablet products, Mate series in July 2022, and PC smart life products in September 2022.
On March 09, 2022: Huawei has officially announced the EMUI 12 update plan for West Europe, Northeast Europe, Russia, Central Asia, Latin America, and Asia Pacific Open Market.
On March 08, 2022: The report shows that Huawei continues to dominate the ranking, with a brand value of US$71.233 billion and a brand strength index of 82.0 out of 100. ZTE ranked fifth with a brand value of $3.675 billion; Hengtong Optoelectronics ranked ninth with a brand value of $858 million; Zhongtian Technology ranked 10th with a brand value of $725 million.
On March 08, 2022: According to the information, Huawei Children’s Watch 3 Pro Super Edition is now getting the March 2022 software update with the build number 220.127.116.114.
On March 08, 2022: Honor Play 3, Honor Play 4T Pro, Play 4T Pro, Play 4, Honor X10 users have recently got the February 2022 security patch update based on HarmonyOS. Now, the Honor V30 series getting the month-old February 2022 security patch update with the software version 18.104.22.168.
On March 08, 2022: Huawei P50 Pro smartphone users in mainland China start receiving the February 2022 security patch along with the camera optimization and system stability. The latest software update for the P50 Pro is rolling out with the firmware version HarmonyOS 22.214.171.124.
On March 08, 2022: Huawei Video users claimed that the company has started public beta testing for a new version 126.96.36.199, with a download size of 133.6MB.
On March 07, 2022: Huawei MediPad M6 was first released in June 2019. It is powered by the Kirin 980 processor and has 4GB + 64/128GB storage.
On March 07, 2022: According to the Weibo tipster, pengpengjun, the Mate X3 is expected to be released later this year. In February this year, Huawei launched a special Spring Festival version of the Mate X2 mobile phone, but this is an exclusive version for partners. The new phone uses 12GB of memory + 1TB of storage space and is priced at 20,999 yuan.
On March 07, 2022: Huawei P50 Pro is now available in the global market. In mainland China, Huawei has started rolling out the new software update based on HarmonyOS. The February 2022 update for P50 Pro comes with firmware version HarmonyOS 188.8.131.52 update and it basically added a security patch.
On March 07, 2022: Huawei has applied for the registration of a number of “5Green” and “5Gigaverse” trademarks. The international classification involves scientific instruments and communication services.
On March 07, 2022: According to the information, a “mobile phone” appearance patent of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. has been authorized.
On March 07, 2022: Huawei P40 Lite (Cdy-nx9a) smartphone users in the UK are now finally able to install the stable EMUI 12 update. The update package size is 5.2 GB. As we know that EMUI 12 is a major update, you should definitely take the time to make a backup of your data this time.
On March 05, 2022: According to the information, Huawei Sound Joy is getting the first software update with the latest build number 184.108.40.206.
On March 05, 2022: Huawei has officially released the March 2022 HarmonyOS mobile security patch details that include fixes for 2 high-level of CVEs in the framework, 8 CVE in the system, and 25 CVEs in the third-party libraries.

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At first I stayed because I had promised myself I’d stay at least two hours. Then I didn’t want to be seen as the “serious Asian” so I stayed an hour longer. Then I was having fun, so I stayed another hour.
During the first phase, this really nice and naturally affectionate girl asked me whether I have a boyfriend (she having assumed that I was heterosexual), which I denied. She has a boyfriend who doesn’t seem to appreciate her love & affection as much as he ought (but not ending the relationship either) but then again, all my information is second-hand (although a quite reliable source). Anyway, then came a guy who is pursuing the same academic interest as I. We could have swapped horror stories, told inside jokesz whatever, but the general atmosphere (and his overall behavior) dictated that we don’t talk about university stuff. So we didn’t.
During the second and third phase, I notice the boy – sorry, young man, whatever – paying close attention to the girl/young woman. Now I don’t know whether there was anything behind it. But I fleetingly wished they would fall in love so that she can have a healthy, happy relationship.
But who am I to dictate about relationships? I’ve never been in one, and never made any attempt to. Most of the time I don’t feel comfortable enough around people to be completely myself. And if I do around certain people, it is too comfortable and there is no sexual tug whatsoever. Or it’s the wrong kind of uncomfortableness.
I don’t know a shit about relationships, romantic or otherwise. Unless circumstances are conveniently arranged for me, I am not capable of establishing and keeping a relationship. I just don’t care enough, I guess. But then again, the other parties don’t either, so we are all to blame, if we want to play the blame game.
I want to meet someone I can have intellectually stimulating conversation with and who at the same time shares a strong sexual pull with me. I still believe it is possible. I just don’t know when.

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Added the final details to the Gordini T32 F1.
, driver is now painted and in place and the white metal parts have been added, mirrors and exhausts. I have also added the windscreen.
I have added the front and rear lights to the body of the Porsche 356 Outlaw
and I think although there are some etched parts in the kit I don't think it needs these at the moment so I will call this finished.


22.214.171.124 Beta, 126.96.36.199 Beta, 188.8.131.52 Beta, 184.108.40.206 Beta
Steps to Reproduce:
- Enchant 3 diamond swords with these enchantments and have one without any;
- Spawn a mob and hit it with one of the swords, and then count the number of punches until it dies;
- Repeat the process with all the other swords.
The enchanted swords should require less punches based on which mobs you hit.
Every sword deals the same amount of damage no matter what mob you hit.
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Notes: After testing in 1.14.30, I can say that this is a new bug that is currently only occuring on the beta.


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The New Prague Trojan boys cross country team placed seventh of nine teams at the Hutchinson Invitational Thursday, Sept. 12, at Lake Marion Park near Hutchinson.
The meet was an important one for the Trojans since they will see most of the teams in the meet in October at the Section 2AA meet.
The host Tiger team, ranked No. 5 in the state, won the meet with 44 points, with three of the top four runners. Buffalo was second with 70, followed by Waseca (80), Willmar (85), Marshall (95), Orono (137), New Prague (163), Mankato West (185) and Mankato East (236).
Hutchinson’s Isaiah Barlow won the 5K race with a time of 15 minutes, 35 seconds. That was 31 seconds faster than the second-place finisher, Shane Streich of Waseca. Barlow is ranked No. 4 in the state.
Josh Dvorak was the top finisher for New Prague, placing 16th in 17:32. Other Trojans were Dakota Greenwalt (22nd, 17:48), Wyatt Midtvedt (32nd, 18:15), Justin Gregor (45th, 18:45), Cole Minnick (48th, 18:53), Steven Kvam (49th, 18:54) and Kevin Dudley (59th, 20:00).
“It was a tough field and we knew we had our work cut out for us,” Coach Nick Meyer said. “The team competed hard and we had five personal. records set.”
In the JV race, New Prague finished sixth of nine teams. Top JV runners were Jack Siegle (26th, 20:05) and Asher Floyd (27th, 20:06).


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Despite hurricanes, earthquakes and every movie Taylor Kitsch made, 2012 has been a bounty of riches.
And, since it's Thanksgiving and all, we feel it's high time we took a moment to give thanks for those things (and people!) that have made this year so epically special.
So, without further ado...
1. 'Magic Mike,' for bringing sexy back.
2. Ben Affleck, for growing up to be a damn fine director. Who'd a guessed it?
3. Robert Pattinson, for teaching us what it looks like to truly feel.
4. Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield, for being super-cute and super-cool at the same time.
5. Javier Bardem, for being one of the Best. Bond. Villains. Ever.
6. The riff-off! (From 'Pitch Perfect')
7. The Hulk, for smashing.
8. Stephen Chbosky, for adapting and directing his own book, and thus making a near-perfect film.
9. Bruce Willis, for always looking so darn confused.
10. Bill Murray, for his various offscreen cameos around the world.
11. 'Twilight,' for ending.
12. 'John Carter,' for being such a great punchline.
13. Ryan Gosling, for living.
Technically speaking, Daniel Craig is the star of the newest James Bond installment, "Skyfall." You could make the argument that Javier Bardem, as the joyfully wicked villain, deserves equal billing. But having seen the movie, it's clear that the real star of "Skyfall" is Javier Bardem's bleached blond hair.
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After years of building her career on French television, Bérénice Marlohe has now hit international stardom with her role as the sultry Bond girl Séverine in "Skyfall."
The daughter of a French mother and Cambodian/Chinese father, her exotic look is tailor-made for the franchise that loves its women tall, dark and sexy. In the film she not only gets to share a steamy shower scene with Daniel Craig but also swap spit with Javier Bardem, who plays the film's villain.
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I’m constantly worried I’m not working hard enough on my writing. That I’m not writing enough. That I haven’t had enough life experience to write anything worthwhile. I’m already pretty sure I haven’t read widely enough even though it seems I’m always reading when I’m not writing. And I suspect I’m not revising enough, even though I’m not sure how I should approach that process differently.
Bottom line, I fear my attempts to better my craft just aren’t good enough.
It’s a debilitating spiral of negativity to be caught up in. But consider:
It is no longer enough to have a webpage. Writers must blog, tweet, share on Facebook. And the list of Thou Shalts keeps getting longer when it comes to social media. (On a side note, Paulo Campos over at yingle yangle has a great post on how social media affects people’s perception of writing success.)
It is no longer enough to land an agent. While agents are still a writer’s number one advocate in the publishing world, the writer still has the ultimate responsibility for selling, positioning, and managing their work. Now, this is nothing new. With so many aspiring writers out there, armed with record levels of literary, the market will favor those writers who can seemingly do it all.
Am I one of them? I don’t know yet as I’m still struggling with this notion: It is no longer enough to write a book.
I’ve written a book (and completed a number of solid drafts for other projects). One that I’m proud of. But is that enough in today’s marketplace? NO. I need to ensure both my idea and story execution are marketable. Competitive. The best I can make it and then some.
This means it is not enough to write for yourself. You must look past your own narrow view of the world. You must know your audience (Found in Translation by Michael Cunningham provides a fascinating take on how to envision the audience for your work). Ultimately you must have a built-in market if your book will win the struggle to stay relevant in our evolving digital culture.
When making the leap from writing for myself to writing for publication, aspects of my work that didn’t bother me before were thrown into sharp relief. I had to ask myself if my work was still good enough for a wider audience. And I didn’t like the answer.
It’s hard enough to write a book from start to finish. I don’t mean you have to write in a linear fashion, but that you actually complete the project (tinkering aside). When you hit that point, it can be a tremendous relief. After all, how many other people have great book ideas but get stymied by the execution? But then the real hard work looms ahead of you. Revision. After too many passes to count, you have a polished book, sure, but is it one people want to read? One you can market to publishing houses? One that people will plunk down money for?
Is it that good?
This is where I stumble every time. I just don’t know. I think my work is good. My few readers think so too. But is it good enough? Have I done enough? And if I haven’t, how do I take my work to the next level?
Am I overstating things here a bit? Probably. Am I so discouraged that I will stop linking words, creating dizzying chains of sentences that when fused together make for some awesome storytelling? Hell no. I started writing because I loved it. I won’t stop now. But I still think I haven’t done enough to get things right. I haven’t learned enough. But as always, I’m willing to try.
If this post is a little too grim for you, take a gander at the Agency Gatekeeper’s take on debut novelists and what they need to beat the odds:
What do you need? The ability to write really, really, really well. And a great query, a great first page, and The Jeff Herman Guide. Or another method of finding agents who are likely to be a good fit.
Until next week.
5 thoughts on “A Case of the Not Enoughs”
I think every writer can identify with this post. And it's good to ask these questions too, because it is really, really hard to succeed and the best, kindest thing one can do is really understand if they are up to the fight.
I'm wondering if you have a critique group (or did I miss this in your post)? I know most writers do, or they have several for different stages of their work. Other eyes can offer the most valuable feedback.
If you want it bad enough it will happen. But it means fighting through the doubt, honestly assessing weaknesses and then doing everything one can to turn them into strengths.
Angela @ The Bookshelf Muse
Great post. Glad to hear you're not getting discouraged.
This has hit the nail on the head for me as I was thinking just the same thing last night!
I think I write well. But I'm not sure I write well enough… * sigh*
Great blog, btw ~ I look forward to reading more 🙂
Angela, thanks for the comment! Yes I'm in two writing groups. One that's prompt-based, the other critique-focused — however we're going through some growing pains right now and I'm not sure if we're going to be changing things up or not in the wake of losing some members. Sigh. It's been surprisingly stressful, but like all things regarding writing (as I've come to find out), just got to keep your head down and keep plugging away 🙂
Rachael, thanks for stopping by. Definitely not discouraged, just trying to figure out my next steps!
MotherofReinvention, glad you like the blog. Makes me feel all warm and fuzzy! Glad to know I'm not the only one struggling with how to evaluate their work properly…
I really recognise these feeling! I tell myself, that if I thought I'd done enough I wouldn't continue, so it becomes a sort of (painful/restless?!) motivation. Please keep writing. I find your posts valuable!
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The first Chinese unmanned weather station deployed at Dome Argus, the highest point on the Antarctic Plateau, has been hailed a success after completing a full year of testing.
The automatic station is the result of intense research by the Chinese Academy of Meteorological Sciences.
On Monday, the China Meteorological Administration said the result means the country has become the third nation - joining Australia and the United States - capable of automatically measuring climate conditions in the coldest regions of the Antarctic ice sheet.
"Construction of the station was completed on Jan 6 last year on Dome Argus, which has a surface elevation of 4,093 meters," said Ding Minghu, deputy director of the academy"s Institute of Polar Meteorology. "After a year of testing, it has successfully been collecting weather data without once breaking down.
"The station has managed several times to record ultralow temperatures below -70 C. On July 10, it recorded a temperature of -78.9 C, the lowest ever recorded at the spot."
Ding added that the efficiency and accuracy of the statistics have been proven by comparative data collected by other countries" automatic weather stations.
Zhang Xia, a researcher with the Polar Research Institute of China, said the automatic and unmanned weather station is necessary because it is difficult for people to stay for extended periods in the extreme Antarctic conditions.
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According to the meteorological administration, the academy has conducted research on facilities for automated weather stations that are durable in ultralow temperatures since 2010, including battery technology, wind direction detectors and energy control systems.
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Last week at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, in Dahlgren, VA, a seven-pound bullet emerged from a truck-sized contraption at seven times the speed of sound and sent a visible shockwave through the air before crashing into a metal bunker filled with sand. With 10.6 megajoules of kinetic energy, this aluminum slug was propelled not by explosives but by an electric field, making this the most powerful electromagnetic railgun ever fired. The device is part of the navy’s railgun development program.
While propellant-driven shells have been mainstays of naval warships for the past hundred years, the cost and safety issues related to storing explosive materials have driven engineers to seek alternatives like the electromagnetic railgun. “There are physical limits to what you can do with gunpowder,” says Charles Garnett, the manager at Dahlgren, referring to the maximum velocities that explosions can produce. A railgun could eventually send a 40-pound slug 200 miles in six minutes–10 times the range of the navy’s primary surface support gun, the MK 45–and it could be used to support Marine troops engaged in land-based operations.
“A lot of people think a railgun is not going to make a lot of noise,” Garnett says. “It’s electrically fired, and they expect a whoosh and no sound.” In reality, when the bullet emerges, it lets out a crack as electricity arcs through the air like lightning.
The railgun gets its name from two highly conductive rails, which form a complete electric circuit once the metal projectile and a sliding armature are put in place. When current starts flowing through the device, it creates a powerful electromagnetic field that accelerates the projectile down the barrel at 40,000 gs, launching it in a matter of milliseconds. Aerodynamic drag along with a million amps of current heats the bullet to 1,000 °C, igniting aluminum particles and leaving a trail of flame in its wake. The researchers estimate the muzzle energy based on the mass and velocity of the bullet in the barrel and from precisely timed x-ray snapshots during flight.
“What’s important,” says Garnett, “is that this is the first step on the way to building a tactically viable system with 64 megajoules of energy.”
The previous experimental railgun record of 9 megajoules had been set 15 years ago by a team at the University of Texas at Austin funded by the U.S. Army. But the Texas railgun was operating at the upper end of its capacity, while Garnett says that the new gun has been designed to handle up to 32 megajoules, and the ultimate goal of the project is to build a 64-megajoule model.


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WALESA. Man of Hope, the new feature film from master filmmaker Andrzej Wajda will commence its Adelaide release at the Wallis Piccadilly and Hoyts Salisbury Cinemas, on Thursday June 26 as part of a national screening program.
Well known film distributor Mr Ted Matkowski, speaking from the Polish Film Festival office today said:
“I’m thrilled to be bringing WALESA to Australia right now. General Jaruzelski, the man who declared martial law in an effort to suppress Solidarity is dead, and the release of the film marks the the 25th anniversary of the first free elections in Poland after the second world war. That was one of the major achievements of the Walesa and his Solidarity movement and yet, history repeats: Ukraine is currently under seige in the way that Poland was then. It is this kind of bully boy behaviour that compelled Lech Walesa into action and compels a master filmmaker like Andrzej Wajda back into the directing saddle again. There is an inspirational lesson for all of us in that. You can fool some people some of the time, but you can’t fool all of the people indefinitely.”
WALESA, (pronounced Vawensa) Man of Hope stars Robert Więckiewicz as Lech Walesa and features a dynamic soundtrack of Polish pop and rock music.
For further information, including downloadable hi res images, please go to: http://www.walesa.com.au
For viewing copies or to arrange interviews with Mr Matkowski, star Robert Wieckiewicz or director Andrzej Wajda, please phone
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COVID-19 Federal Updates: May 20, 2020
Updated: Jun 9, 2020
Total U.S. coronavirus deaths reported each morning this week: Monday, 89,564. Tuesday, 90,369. Wednesday, 91,938.
Closure of the U.S. Canadian border to non-essential travel, which is set to expire Thursday, will likely be renewed for another month to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, media in Canada report.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released recommendations for State and Local officials considering the reopening of nursing homes.
Cleveland.com: The President will reportedly nominate Justin Herdman, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio in Cleveland, as the next prosecutor for the District of Columbia.
Crain’s Cleveland: The U.S. economy will recover from the coronavirus pandemic, but the process could stretch through until the end of next year and depend on the delivery of a vaccine, said Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell.
Federal Information for Businesses:
SBA: COVID-19 Resources
Treasury: Assistance for Small Businesses
The employee retention credit is designed to encourage businesses to keep employees on their payroll. The amount of the credit is 50% of qualified wages paid up to an annual limit of $10,000, which equals a maximum credit amount of $5,000 for each employee for the year.
Eligible employers are employers who operate a trade or business and has experienced one of these:
Fully or partially suspended operations because of a government order due to COVID-19
A significant decline in gross receipts in a calendar quarter when compared to 2019
As of May 19, here are the latest FAQs for the Paycheck Protection Program.
The latest Paycheck Protection Program Report, through May 16, 2020, can be found here.
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is providing coronavirus recovery materials in various languages here.
The SBA also released a new Interim Final Rule Monday creating a new safe harbor for applicants with foreign affiliates whose eligibility certifications were technically incorrect.


America’s small businesses are slightly more bullish about their own survival than five months ago, with a majority now saying they expect to be operating beyond six months even if current conditions persist, according to a new survey.
Sixty percent of business owners said they will be able to remain open for more than a half-year, up from 46% in April, according to the poll, conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of Verizon Communications Inc. The survey firm questioned owners and decision makers at 600 small and midsize firms from Aug. 26 to Sept. 4.
As prospects of a new stimulus deal remain slim after negotiations stalled in the U.S. Congress, small-business advocates have warned that the nation is on the precipice of widespread business failures and bankruptcies amid the COVID-19 pandemic. While it’s premature to say whether that will happen, a significant minority, 28%, indicated they may not make it through the next few months without additional government relief.
Among other findings in the survey, hospitality and accommodations businesses are the least confident in their longtime survival prospects, with 47% expecting to operate beyond six months if conditions don’t improve. The most optimistic respondents were in the property and real-estate industry, with 78% expecting to survive even under present conditions.
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Among the new round of stimulus proposals that are in limbo in Congress is an extension of the Paycheck Protection Program that ended last month. The program offered low-rate government loans that are forgiven under certain conditions.
A second survey released Monday by the community revitalization group Main Street America suggests that most small businesses are loathe to take on additional debt to fund operations during the pandemic. More than 60% expect to tap existing sources of revenue rather than to seek a new bank loan, line of credit or government loan, according to the survey of more than 2,000 small-business owners.
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- 23 Jun 2004
First her son and now her.
Anna Nicole Smith died Thursday after collapsing at a hotel and being rushed to the hospital, one of her lawyers said.
She had been unresponsive and was rushed to the hospital Thursday while staying at the Seminole Hard Rock Cafe Hotel and Casino, hotel officials said.
"She checked in Monday at 8 p.m. as a guest. She was due to check out tomorrow," said Danielle Giordaano, a spokeswoman for Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.

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The half-hour program looks at the horse business in Marion County and explains how training facilities boost the local economy.
"Ocala is the mecca of horse breaking," top horse trainer Bob Baffert tells the program.
Ocala/Marion County happily uses the official name "Horse Capital of the World," a designation bestowed in 2007. The program highlights that Triple Crown winners Affirmed and American Pharoah got their starts in Central Florida.
WESH teased that it will tell "the story of the horse that put Central Florida 'on the map.'"
The Kentucky Derby will air May 5 on NBC, and WESH is an NBC affiliate.


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A Fire Service personnel, who was injured during anti-Bru resettlement protests at North Tripura’s Panisagar yesterday, passed away today, raising the toll to two. The state government has ordered a magisterial inquiry into the incident and announced Rs. 5 lakh compensation for the deceased’s family.
An indefinite shutdown has been called in North Tripura against the state government’s formula to resettle Bru migrants from Mizoram. According to the police, the protesters turned violent on Saturday, forcing the police to open fire and use force. Srikanta Das, a 40-year-old carpenter, who was part of the protests, died on the spot.
Speaking to indianexpress.com, Additional Director General of Police Rajiv Singh said the police was compelled to fire in self defence. However, Joint Movement Committee, which called the agitation, has claimed police fired at protesters even as they were agitating peacefully.
Seven protesters as well as 15 police and fire service personnel were injured during the clash. Biswajit Debbarma, a 30-year-old Fire Service personnel, succumbed to his injuries today. Speaking to indianexpress.com this morning, New Capital Complex Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Piya Madhuri Majumder said that Biswajit Debbarma was admitted at GBP Hospital with poly-trauma and head injuries.
Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb held an urgent meeting with Deputy Chief Minister Jishnu Devvarma, Director General of Police (DGP) VY Yadav and Additional DGP Rajiv Singh to discuss the incident and order a magisterial probe. “The magisterial inquiry will be conducted by North Tripura District Nagesh Kumar B and the probe report will be submitted within one month”, Tripura Law Minister Ratan Lal Nath said.
Over 32,000 Brus, who fled Mamit, Kolasib and Lunglei districts of adjoining Mizoram in 1997, are being resettled in Tripura as part of an agreement between the state governments of Tripura, Mizoram, the central government and Bru migrants. Twenty-three years after their displacement and nine phases of repatriation, the Centre has declared a Rs 600-crore package for resettling these migrants in clusters in the state in January this year.
The incident comes in the aftermath of support from opposition CPIM in favour of demands placed forth by the Joint Movement Committee, where the party said migrants should be resettled on khash or government lands, reserved forest areas or forest cover-free lands and their livelihood should be ensured without disturbing the interests of permanent local residents. The party has also urged the state government to initiate dialogue with the protesters to reach amicable solution of the crisis.
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Zac Miller is a long term employee of the CIA who is currently based in London. He is not a field operative, has never “run” someone that is bringing in important intelligence work for the US. His work is devoted to the necessary administrative tasks that are indispensable for the agency to function but never bring in the glory attached to spy work.
The novel opens with Zac on a trip to Paris to meet with a young lady that he already has met and would like to get to know better. Nothing is further from his thoughts than possibly taking on a secret mission and acting as a spy. Suddenly his world changes; a phone call from his boss advises that a man destined for a mission to Iran has taken ill and cannot go. Reluctantly Zac is assigned to go in the other agent’s place, in spite of the trepidation felt by his supervisor.
The plane he boards, destined for the far east, experiences engine trouble, cannot continue on its planned flight, and is forced to land at an airport in Iran. That is where Zac’s troubles start. He takes pictures of the area on his phone’s camera acting as a normal tourist would and is arrested and detained by the Iranian secret police. The why of this is part of the tale spun here.
Where Zac goes, how he does it, are fascinating views of a world in conflict in the Middle East. The research done in describing the action Zac becomes involved in is painstaking and succeeds in delivering a view of a zone that has been in conflict for many years. The statement “an all nighter” is apt but really doesn’t describe what a reader will find happening to him or her once the book is opened. I felt quite satisfied in arriving at an ending logical for this novel, but allowing enough questions to remain to logically expect another novel to follow this one shortly – can’t wait!
4/18 Paul Lane
WARNING LIGHT by David Ricciardi. Berkley (April 17, 2018). ISBN 978-0399585739. 336p.


Srinagar, Dec 31: At a time when travel to Europe is facing hurdles due to COVID-19, domestic holidaymakers visited ski-resort Gulmarg in north Kashmir in large numbers, while hotels witnessed jam-packed bookings for the year-end. From celebrities to adventure sports lovers, all roads have been leading to Gulmarg this New Year.
As per officials, November this year witnessed the second-highest number of monthly tourist arrivals to Kashmir at 1.28 lakhs footfalls. More than 6 lakh tourists footfalls were recorded in Kashmir this year so far, said tourism officials.
While travel queries till February continue pouring in, Gulmarg is witnessing a “considerably healthy” winter tourism season, said officials and tourism stakeholders
President, Travel Agents Association of Kashmir (TAAK), Farooq Kuthoo said it is mostly the high-end or luxury segment tourists who are visiting the Valley. He said there is an urgent need for the government and tourism stakeholders to encourage more “budget tourists” as well. However, Kuthoo said
“An aggressive promotional campaign was held to attract more tourists to Kashmir. It is a good sign that on New Year, all high-end hotels and most budget hotels are sold out” said Kuthoo.
As per Imityaz Ahmad Beigh, General Manager, RK Sarovar Portico Hotels, both adventure and leisure tourists are visiting Kashmir in large numbers. Beigh says a boost to leisure and adventure tourism is a good sign.
“Compared to last year, there is a huge difference and an uptick in tourism numbers. All the resort locations across the country including Kashmir are witnessing a great response” says Beigh. He said the destination wedding segment in the tourism industry is an area that needs to be explored more. “We are now having more hospitality brands coming into Kashmir which is a good sign. This will also attract more high end and luxury segment tourists” says Beigh.
Secretary Tourism, Sarmad Hafeez says because of the response from across the country to Kashmir as a tourist destination, the Tourism Department has planned a plethora of activities. “The events lined up for New Year eve, such as the snow carnival, would provide a great source of leisure to tourists and locals visiting the health resorts Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonamarg etc,” says Hafeez. He said that a lot of focus is that tourists follow COVID-19 guidelines for which the department is creating awareness among the holidaymakers.
Hafeez said a grand cultural festival was organised at Pahalgam to attract more tourists on New Year's eve.
“Roads in Pahalgam have been lit up and there are New Year festivities with cultural programmes and events showcasing local cuisine, art. We have Bollywood celebrities performing in both Gulmarg and Pahalgam” said Hafeez.
“We are also exploring Pahalgam as a winter destination. The carnivals and events lined up at Pahalgam will also help to popularise this resort as a winter destination” said Hafeez.
He said a meeting was held with various hotel associations, especially the ones in Gulmarg and Pahalgam.
“In an endeavour to improve the experience of tourists and local holidaymakers with the service providers, we are working in close synergy with hotel associations in Gulmarg and Pahalgam to ensure that winter preparedness is well chalked out. A plan for providing facilities such as water, power supply along with snow clearance mechanism from the roads has been formulated” said Hafeez.
The Secretary Tourism said roadshows and other promotional activities were being held across various cities to create awareness about tourism in Kashmir.
said the response from tourists especially in Gulmarg was quite encouraging for the winter tourism this year.


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* Lillian Hincks, who died Monday in Vernon, was the widow of Arthur J. Hincks and the mother of Harold A. Hincks of Ellington. The names of her relatives were reported incorrectly in an obituary on Page B9 Wednesday.
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FOCAL Book Club
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Date: Tue Jul 29, 2014
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM
The FOCAL Book Club meets the last Tuesday of the month at the Grounds Coffee Shop in Cokato. Join them this month to discuss the book: The Girls from Ames by Jeffrey Zaslow.
This is an open book club, come if you can, the book discussions are always interesting.

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The Vikings waited eight years to get a home playoff game, but that experience ended quickly as they went one-and-done with a 26-14 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in a game they had chances to win and even looked like the better team for much of the contest.
Big plays were the undoing of their potential success, with a 71-yard pass play given up by the defense, a costly interception on offense and special teams that were clearly outplayed.
It was a playoff disappointment in which the Minnesota Vikings defense stood up time and again through three quarters of football and didn't give up its first touchdown of the game until the fourth quarter. Instead, the Eagles built their lead by winning the game of field position on special teams, converting field goals and taking advantage of one big interception thrown by Minnesota quarterback Tarvaris Jackson.
All of that added up to a 16-14 Eagles lead heading into the fourth quarter, but Philadelphia broke it up with a 71-yard touchdown that started with a perfectly timed screen pass to Brian Westbrook and ended with the Eagles holding a 23-14 lead midway through the fourth quarter, at which point they could commit to pressuring Jackson and protecting against the deep ball.
Through much of the game Jackson held his own, but during one stretch of the fourth quarter under heavy pressure he succumbed with seven straight incompletions. Jackson finished the game completing 15 of 35 passes for 164 yards. But without a touchdown pass and his extremely costly interception, he ended with a 45.4 passer rating while none of his receivers had more than 36 yards receiving.
The running game tried to assist, but even with a 40-yard touchdown run by Adrian Peterson that was met with a blitz that didn't contain him, he rushed 20 times for 83 yards and as a team the Vikings ran 34 times for 148 yards (4.4-yard average).
Without Pat Williams, the rushing defense held up just fine, limiting the Eagles to 67 yards on 23 carries (a 2.9-yard average), but it was in the passing game – and one play in particular – that the Eagles outdid the Vikings. When Donovan McNabb needed to put the game away, he came through the screen pass that Westbrook turned into an improbable touchdown. McNabb finished the game completing 23 of 34 passes for 300 yards, one touchdown and one interception.
It started slowly for both offenses.
The Vikings won the toss and deferred, which looked like a smart move when the defense moved the Eagles back and forced a third-and-12 on the first drive. Kevin Curtis got the first down there, but the defense eventually forced a punt.
Minnesota followed suit by picking up a first down and then being forced to punt, but when Chris Kluwe outkicked his coverage, DeSean Jackson split the gunners, found a seam, juked Kluwe and ran down the sideline 62 yards, which was enough to set up the Eagles in field goal position. After the Vikings declined a third-down holding call against the Eagles, David Akers gave Philadelphia a 3-0 lead with a 43-yard field goal midway through the first quarter.
The Vikings responded with a drive across midfield, with Jackson converting third downs with completions of 9 yards to Bernard Berrian and 11 yards to Bobby Wade. But two straight incompletions brought the drive to a halt and this time Kluwe hit a clunker, a 17-yard punt out of bounds at the 25-yard line.
It didn't take the Eagles long to take advantage. Correll Buckhalter took a second-down handoff 27 yards around right end. Two plays later, they got into field goal position on an 8-yard pass to Reggie Brown. Akers hit the 51-yarder and the Eagles had a 6-0 lead at the end of the first quarter.
The Vikings responded with a touchdown drive on the ensuing series. Jackson picked up the initial first down with a 13-yard pass to Sidney Rice, and Sheldon Brown gave them the next first down with a pass interference penalty on Aundrae Allison. Once inside Eagles territory, Jim Johnson's defense sold out and Peterson burned them with a 40-yard touchdown run to take their first and only lead of the game, 7-6, with 11:05 to play in the second quarter.
The Eagles answered with another scoring drive, their third in four drives. McNabb got them moving with a 12-yard pass to Curtis, but the big play of the drive was a 34-yard bomb down the right sideline to Jackson. That got Akers into field goal position again and he connected on a 31-yard attempt to retake the lead, 9-7, with 7:29 to play in the second quarter.
They would quickly extend that lead when Jackson unloaded a third-down pass under pressure and CB Asante Samuel jumped the sideline route and returned it 44 yards for a touchdown and a 16-7 Philadelphia lead with 6:34 to play in the half.
Minnesota was able to halt the Eagles momentum, however, going on a 64-yard touchdown drive. Berrian picked up the initial first down with a 27-yard reception that he nearly broke on third-and-4. Then Jackson hit Wade for 10 yards, and Chester Taylor put it on the doorstep with three runs that gained a combined 17 yards. At second-and-goal, Peterson finished the drive with a 3-yard run to cut the deficit to two points, 16-14, with 1:51 to play, a lead that would hold up until halftime when Cedric Griffin intercepted a third-down pass from McNabb on the Eagles' ensuing drive.
Both teams went on extended drives to open the second half – the Vikings with eight plays and the Eagles with 13 plays – but both ended in punts as the Eagles gained the field-position advantage. That edge only increased when another special teams miscue allowed a 30-yard punt return for Jackson, setting up McNabb on the Minnesota 40-yard line, but Allen quickly erased that advantage when he stripped McNabb of the ball and DT Fred Evans recovered.
That turnover was the only thing that broke up six punts between the two teams from the start of the second half until the late stages of the fourth quarter.
In crunch time, however, the Eagles got the big play they needed to put the game away. Taking their fourth possession of the second half, McNabb started with an innocent-looking screen pass to Brian Westbrook. But it was anything but innocent when Westbrook weaved his way through traffic for a 71-yard touchdown to all but put the game away with a 23-14 lead with 6:37 to play against an offense that struggled in the second half.
That trend continued for the Vikings, as they were only able to pick up two first downs in their next two drives – one on a roughing-the-passer penalty – with the second drive ending with a low snap from Matt Birk to Jackson in the shotgun formation that was recovered by DE Juqua Parker.
Philadelphia took advantage of that midfield gift, gaining one first down, running the clock down to 1:55 and kicking a 45-yard field goal for a 26-14 lead that would easily hold up when the Vikings took only underneath passes and ended the game with the ball.
For the Vikings, it was another year under Brad Childress in which they improved by two games from the previous season. This time, they made playoffs but couldn't continue the momentum any deeper than one-and-done.
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He is married to a supermodel and mesmerized by fatherhood – and he relishes a break from the training-camp grind as much as any NFL veteran. Yet on a rare day off last August, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady(notes) set his alarm clock early and hit the golf course with his boss.
It was not a bad business decision: During a round at Willowbend Country Club with team owner Robert Kraft and Kraft's grandson, Harry, Brady added new meaning to the term "Go for the green."
After many months worth of contract-related tension and one day after the quarterback was involved in a serious car accident, Brady and Kraft took to the links and parlayed their strong and mutual-respect-filled relationship into an exquisitely timed heart-to-heart. According to sources familiar with the interaction, the outlook on a new deal for Brady became far sunnier by afternoon's end, and a month later the quarterback formally signed a four-year, $76-million extension, giving him increased peace of mind before commencing a second MVP season in 2010.
Eight months after that productive golf date, Brady and Kraft once again find themselves on opposite sides of a sticky situation, this time as key figures facing off in a far more complicated and charged dispute. Call me a hopeless romantic but, as the players' antitrust lawsuit against the league hits a Minneapolis courtroom Wednesday, I still think a quick settlement is the smart play by both sides – and Brady, an unlikely front man for the players' labor cause, is the cool, creative leader who can jump-start the process and help conjure a fantastic finish.
To be fair, that's somewhat of an oversimplification. More accurately, Brady and two of his co-plaintiffs, fellow superstar quarterbacks Peyton Manning(notes) and Drew Brees(notes), are the men with the collective juice to initiate some backchannel diplomacy and make a push for labor peace.
There are many highly logical reasons why this shouldn't and won't happen, but I'm going to focus on why it makes sense. The first and most obvious point is that Brady, Manning and Brees have the power to lead, because the NFLPA insisted upon setting it up that way.
When the union decertified last month, it was naturally assumed that NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith had yielded his role as the players' most powerful advocate to a team of lawyers, most conspicuously longtime union attorney Jeffrey Kessler. In one sense, that's absolutely true – technically, any attempts to negotiate a new collective bargaining agreement must now go through the plaintiffs' legal counsel in the antitrust lawsuit.
Yet the plaintiffs themselves have the nominal power to settle, and the name of the suit – Brady et al v. NFL – tells you all you need to know.
Brees, a member of the NFLPA's executive committee, has been an engaged and high-profile presence in union matters for several years. Manning was embroiled in the February bargaining session at which Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson copped a condescending attitude toward the Indianapolis Colts' future Hall of Fame quarterback.
Brady's role, conversely, had been largely low-key until the lawsuit was filed. When the Pats' assistant player rep agreed to be a plaintiff, he was demonstrating his solidarity with Manning and Brees – and with the rank-and-file union members who have less lucrative situations than he does.
I'm convinced that Brady was a bit caught off guard by the extent to which he has emerged as the public face of the players' cause – that he's being sold as "the Curt Flood of the modern era," as one person close to him says. Certainly, that makes him uncomfortable in relation to his adversarial position in relation to Kraft, an owner for whom he has deep personal regard.
Patriots president Jonathan Kraft, Robert's eldest son, with whom the quarterback is also close, spoke of that awkwardness at the NFL owner meetings, and I have little doubt that his assessment is accurate. As the lawsuit moves forward, don't expect Brady to testify that he has been mistreated in any way by his bosses. Trust me, it will never happen.
That said, part of Brady's leadership brilliance has always been rooted in a sincere sense that he's no more special than the teammates who make his success possible. Part of this is because of who Brady is, and part of it because of where he came from: Drafted 199th overall and relegated to fourth-string duty as a rookie, this is a superstar who remembers what it's like to be anonymous.
And if some of Brady's insistence upon not holding himself above the rest of the team is calculated, it's a testament to his shrewdness. Remember, Brady once famously refused to do a national credit-card commercial unless his linemen were also featured in the campaign. How hard do you think those guys fought to keep opposing defenders out of his grill?
In this case, Brady's brethren are the 1,800-plus members of the recently decertified union, and the quarterback understands that he's taking one for the team. It's no coincidence that one of his current linemen, Logan Mankins(notes), and another former teammate, Chiefs linebacker Mike Vrabel(notes), are among the co-plaintiffs. I also believe Brady is demonstrating solidarity with Manning, the only other active NFL player who is his peer and with whom his legacy will always be conjoined.
Throw in Brees, who gained entry into the Brady-Manning green room with his Super Bowl XLIV MVP performance, and you've got a power trio that makes Muse sound like elevator music.
Getting the holy trinity on board with the lawsuit was a home run for Smith and NFLPA leadership, at least in terms of public relations. However, losing the support of one or all of the superstar quarterbacks would be the equivalent of Butler's performance in Monday night's NCAA championship game defeat to UConn.
This is why Brady and his two buddies are uniquely positioned to make a move toward resolving this staredown. Given his relationship with Kraft, the Pats quarterback surely could reach out in an attempt to arrange an ultra-secret, off-the-record settlement meeting with a select group of savvy and sensible owners. In addition to Kraft, I'd vote for the Giants' John Mara and the Steelers' Dan Rooney (he is, after all, a diplomat by trade) to sit across the table from the three quarterbacks. Sorry, Jerry Richardson – you're not invited. Nor are Kessler, his fellow union lawyers or league counterparts Jeff Pash and Bob Batterman. Even NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and Smith would have to sit out these talks.
Brees (right) attended the players' mediation with the league before talks broke down.
(Rod Lamkey/Getty Images)
Such a meeting might not result in a deal, but it would certainly have a shot. If the quarterbacks were to enunciate exactly what the players are seeking in a very clear and businesslike manner, and the owners were to counter with a similar assessment of what's important to them, I believe they might find enough common ground to forge a tentative agreement.
Perhaps the starting point could be the offer the owners made last month, hours before the players rejected the notion of another short-term CBA extension and decided to decertify. Though Smith has publicly portrayed it as "the worst deal in the history of sports," it was a significant upgrade from their previous offer and contained notable concessions such as a reduction of offseason workouts, a fund for retired-player benefits and at least a short-term shelving of a proposed move from 16 to 18 regular-season games.
Or maybe the quarterbacks could begin the meeting by revisiting the union's proposal from February calling for a clean 50-50 split in non-adjusted revenue, which is similar to the current breakdown and could be tweaked to address ownership concerns about investment expenses and other changing economic realities of the business.
If these accomplished men can look one another in the eye and cut out the posturing and excessive emotion, I believe it's possible a common ground can be found. If the two sides were to agree on the basic framework of a new CBA, that would be enough. The owners could then instruct their lawyers to work out the details and get a deal done, and Brady, Manning and Brees would do the same. If Kessler, Smith or anyone else were to balk at that arrangement, the quarterbacks could threaten to withdraw their support. I'm pretty sure that would ensure cooperation from the players' side.
Yes, this may be a pipe dream – I ran it by someone on the management side of the dispute, and he described it as a different kind of dream – but it's also the cleanest way to settle this increasingly messy labor dispute, one which threatens to damage a thriving business.
Look at it this way: Who would you rather have handling the fate of your favorite professional sports league – lawyers like Kessler and NFL-hired big gun David Boies, or arguably the sport's three most accomplished signal-callers?
The answer is a no-brainer. It's time for Brady, Manning and Brees to lead the NFL out of labor hell, and they can do it by picking up the phone and initiating the mother of all settlement caucuses. So take my advice, guys, and rev up the private jets, head for secluded locale somewhere in the Caribbean, or Kauai, or Costa Rica, and start talking about a solution.
Just make sure there's a golf course nearby, and don't forget to keep the beer cart well-stocked.


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Discover how to harmonize your biological rhythm to achieve your dreams, whether you are a student, an employee, or an entrepreneur. With a busy schedule and commitments, it may seem challenging to find the time and energy needed to pursue your project while maintaining a balance between work and family life. Don’t worry; I will share some tips to help you achieve this!
Hello, ladies! Welcome to the LBC (Labonnecopine) blog, where I am delighted to connect with you today. I am eager to discuss a topic that concerns us all: balancing our personal projects with our work. Whether you are a student, an employee, or an entrepreneur, I understand how challenging it can be to juggle our personal aspirations while honoring our professional commitments and our own biological rhythm.
That’s why I have decided to share some tips and advice to help you find this balance and enable you to realize your dreams without sacrificing your career. Are you ready to discover how to thrive in what you undertake while maintaining a balanced life? Stay with me; you are in the right place!
How to Adapt Your Project to Your Biological Rhythm?
First and foremost, it’s important to know that we all have different biological rhythms. Some of us are morning people, while others are night owls, and this affects our ability to be energetic and focused. Therefore, it is important to respect your internal clock and work on your project when you feel most productive. If you are a morning person, take advantage of those hours to make progress on your business before heading to work. If you are a night person, allocate that time to your project after completing your professional and family obligations. This way, you will be more efficient and motivated.
To illustrate this point, let’s take the example of Julie, an entrepreneur who launched her natural cosmetics brand. Julie is a morning person; she wakes up at 6 AM and dedicates two hours to her project before heading to the office. During this time, she responds to emails, manages orders, creates content for her social media, and conducts market research. She feels more creative and dynamic in the morning and knows she won’t have the time or inclination to work on her business in the evening after a long day at work.
According to a study conducted by the University of Lübeck in Germany, morning people may have a cognitive advantage over night people. Researchers observed that morning people had better short-term memory and problem-solving abilities than night people. This could be explained by the fact that morning people have a circadian rhythm more synchronized with the solar cycle, which promotes the secretion of melatonin, the sleep hormone, and thus, quality sleep.
However, this does not mean that night people are less competent or less suitable for entrepreneurship. They simply have a different rhythm, which can be just as beneficial if they adapt it to their project. For example, Sarah, another entrepreneur who created her online coaching platform, is a night person. She struggles to wake up early and be productive in the morning. She prefers to work on her project in the evening, after completing her workday and attending to her family. She feels more inspired and focused in the evening, and she takes advantage of this time to develop her coaching programs, reach out to potential clients, conduct webinars, or acquire digital skills. She knows she doesn’t need to wake up at the crack of dawn to succeed in her project; she simply follows her natural rhythm.
According to another study conducted by the University of Madrid in Spain, night people may have higher intelligence than morning people. Researchers measured the IQ of over 1,000 teenagers and found that those who stayed up late and woke up late had, on average, higher IQs than those who went to bed early and woke up early. This could be explained by the fact that night people tend to have a more curious, creative, and original personality than morning people.
There is no ideal rhythm for entrepreneurship. The key is to know your internal clock and use it to your advantage. Whether you are a morning or night person, you can be a successful entrepreneur if you organize your tasks according to your energy and focus.
Organization: A Key Factor in Project Success
Optimize your success by carefully organizing your project. Set achievable goals and prioritize the steps to follow. Use tools such as a calendar, a planner, or an application to schedule tasks and measure your progress. Break your project into smaller sub-projects and reward yourself for each achieved goal.
Effective organization saves you time, reduces stress, and boosts your self-confidence. Try the Pomodoro technique, working in 25-minute sessions interspersed with short breaks. Choose an organization method that suits your work style and adapt it to your needs. Don’t hesitate to change your environment or seek help if necessary.
Remember to reward yourself after each accomplishment. Rewards maintain your motivation and satisfaction. Treat yourself to a break, a leisure activity, a gift, or a compliment, while ensuring it doesn’t compromise your project.
Good organization has a positive impact on your mental and physical health. Studies have shown that planning daily activities reduces anxiety and depression. So, put these tips into practice to optimize your success.
The Getting Things Done (GTD) method is a time and project management approach aimed at reducing stress and increasing productivity. It is based on the principle of capturing all tasks in an external system (calendar, list, software, etc.) and processing them according to specific criteria (urgency, importance, context, energy, etc.). This way, you free your mind from mental clutter and focus on action.
The GTD method can easily integrate with your biological rhythm by considering your energy and concentration levels when planning activities. For example, you can reserve the most complex or creative tasks for when you feel most alert and motivated, and delegate or postpone routine or boring tasks for times when you are less effective. This way, you optimize your efficiency and avoid frustration or fatigue.
Organize yourself effectively by setting goals, using appropriate tools, and rewarding yourself regularly. You will see the concrete benefits of this organization on your motivation and efficiency. Put these tips into action right away to succeed brilliantly in your project!
Finally, remember to have fun and relax.
It is essential not to forget yourself in your project and to keep time for yourself, for your hobbies, friends, and family. This will allow you to recharge your batteries, find inspiration, and stay in good spirits. Remember that your project should be a source of joy, not stress. So trust yourself, listen to yourself, and go for it!
One last piece of advice I would like to give you is not to be afraid of failure. Failure is part of the learning process and allows you to progress. Don’t get discouraged if you encounter difficulties or obstacles. On the contrary, see them as opportunities to improve and surpass yourself. Be proud of your efforts and achievements, even the smallest ones. And above all, never give up on your dream. It is what motivates you and makes you want to move forward. You have the potential and the capabilities to make it happen. Just believe in it and work hard. You’ll see, it’s worth it!
There you have it, ladies! I hope you enjoyed this article and that it inspired you to pursue your projects. Feel free to leave your comments, questions, or testimonials. I will be delighted to read and respond to them. See you very soon on the LBC (Labonneciopine) blog!