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The move is in sync with the increasingly somber salary projections being made by headhunter companies and HR consultancies as Indias rate of growth of GDP slows down somewhat from 9% in 2007 to about 8% in 2008.
When Hewitt Associates conducted their annual study of 600 companies in February, average salary increases for 2008 were pegged at 15.2%. The GDP outlook at the time was between 8-9%. That story has undergone a slight modification now. As part of a mid-year dipstick done of a sample of 150 large corporations of the 600 companies by Hewitt in August shows that projection has been scaled down to 14.8%.
The Hewitt study is in line with the Mercer study done in June 2008, which also said India is likely to witness about a 14% increase in salaries annually, for the next three years. On the brighter side, the Mercer survey shows, India, Vietnam and Indonesia are the only three countries in the Asia-Pacific region that are likely to see a double-digit increase in salaries until 2011.
Speaking about the trends with FE, Sandeep Chaudhary, leader of Hewitts Rewards Consulting Practice in India, said the mid-year survey was conducted as a response to anxiety expressed by organisations about inflation, stock market volatility and lowered GDP outlook.
Organisations are faced with a double-edged sword, wherein they need to be cautious about costs due to increase in expenses and slowing growth and on the other side scarcity of quality talent is requiring organisations to be innovative in finding and retaining the right people.
Just sample the changes, year on year. Retail saw a 17.6% salary increases in 2007, that has come down to 13.6% in 2008; ITeS scored a 15.4% rise in 2007 but climbed down to 12.6% in 2008, expected to go down further to 11.4% in 2009. A down turn in USA, inflation and policy stasis are the ones that impact the sector. These are the high employment potential sectors but they are also the ones most affected by the slow down. The more sedate, infrastructure, manufacturing and telecom sectors will continue to give their employees over 15% increases in 2008 and 2009, the report said. But these are far ahead of Western Europe or the US in terms of salary movements, Chaudhary of Hewitt said, UK, France, the US and Australia had an average salary increase of only 4% this year.
And the result, job seekers are now far less actively scouting for changes. They plan to stick it out for another year until the economy stabilises. Avneesh Raghuvanshi, Partner at GKR Daulet-Singh a search firm headquartered in Delhi, says, Earlier, job seekers were expecting 20-25% increases when looking at a career switch, now a more moderate 10-15% increase is acceptable, as long as there is career growth. As compared with a year ago, job seekers are noticing that the numbers of opportunities are fewer and they are accepting even single digit increases for better career prospects.
Hewitt said it did not expect a radically different outlook from the 13th annual salary survey they will do next February with a larger pool of organisations. The participating companies though would have more data points on overall performance at the time, as they would be announcing their 4th quarter results. Following suit on the mid-year dipstick initiated by Hewitt, other HR consultancies will also be declaring revised salary outlooks in the weeks to come.
While companies are becoming cost-conscious, cutting salary is not the first measure they are resorting to, says Chaudhary. Their first attempt is to reduce hiring costs and increase productivity.
Companies are seeking to manage talent supply better and are a bit anxious of their top performers being more vulnerable to the market. Attractive salary packages that encompass financial instruments like ESOPs and other long-term incentives along with a fulfilling employment relationship that promises growth and cutting-edge work content would be the order of the day.
The Mercer study lists key challenges as, competitiveness of expatriate packages, issues with different tax structures and of overall cost containment, says Gangapriya Chakraverti, business leader, Information Product Solutions for Mercer India. As much as 44% of companies in Mercers survey compensate their international assignees for tax differentials.
The survey further indicates that the most common destinations for international assignees are South East Asia, Western Europe and North America. Corporate Indias salary concerns can also be seen reflected in graduate students entering the workforce. In a global survey done by Accenture in June 2008 across 8 countries including the BRIC nations, 63% of university students worldwide expressed concern that the weakening economy will affect their job search, in India though 46% of the students surveyed revealed a similar concern. 36% of the university students surveyed said they were willing to accept a lower salary given the slow down. Our Global Graduate poll, conducted with about 2500 students from the Class of 2008, indicates growing employment concerns due to the weakening economy - about 2/3 rd indicated mild-high concern. The average student expects to take 3-6 months after graduation to find a job, says Deepak Malkani, Partner, Talent & Organization Performance, Accenture India.
Malkani adds, Interestingly, Indian students show more long-term career orientationthey are more willing than their global counterparts to trade-off salary, with more interesting and challenging work and getting global experience.


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- Veetee trays are widely recycled
Veetee microwave rice trays are miraculous. From our 10-stage filtering process ensuring we use only the finest quality grains, to our unique steam filteredTM manufacturing giving you the confidence of convenient, perfectly fluffy rice every time.
Our lovely Long Grain is hugely popular due to its natural fluffiness when cooked, and its incredible ability to seemingly amplify flavours in both rich and delicate sauces.
So whether you're preparing a scratch-cooked masterpiece or raiding the cupboard for a quick and tasty work-from-home snack, there's a delicious Veetee tray for you.
Steamed Parboiled Long Grain Rice (98%), Sunflower Oil, Acidity Regulator: Glucono Delta Lactone
FOR BEST RESULTS MICROWAVE:
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Elgin Eagle Mechanical Broom Sweeper
For a sweep system with variable high dump capabilities and highway transport speeds, turn no further than the Elgin Eagle four-wheel mechanical (broom) sweeper. Eagle sweepers are equipped with a no-jam conveyor or the optional elevator squeegee system, wide sweep path and a trouble-free variable height lift system. Built on a conventional or cab-over commercial chassis, the Elgin Eagle features a dual mode air suspension system, so an operator can go from a solid rear axle for dumping stability to a fully sprung chassis for operator comfort and control during high speed transport.
The Elgin Eagle sweeper is specially suited for applications where sweeping versatility is required. With the Eagle’s full width no–jam conveyer, and highway speeds, DOT shoulder sweeping involving hubcaps, mufflers, retreads and other bulky items is a breeze. Upholding the highest in sweeper standards, the Elgin Eagle is equally at home on heavy millings, fall leaves and spring clean up. The waterless version can do all this without the use of dust control water, allowing for year-round operation and use on water reactive compounds like Portland cement.
- Auxiliary Engine: Cummins B3.3 / 74 hp
- Dumping Height Max: Variable up to 10 ft. / 3048 mm
- Sweeping Path Max: 10ft. (3048 mm)
- Water Capacity: 360 gal | 1363 Liters
- Dump Location: Right Side
- Chassis: Conventional or Cab-Over
- Travel Speed: Highway Speeds
RELIABLE, HEAVY DUTY, VERSATILE MECHANICAL BROOM SWEEPER
HIGH PRODUCTIVITY SWEEP SYSTEM
- • Mounted on a selection of conventional or commercial cab-over chassis. Conventional chassis feature a five speed overdrive automatic transmission and commercial cab-over chassis feature a six speed wide ratio automatic transmission.
- • Sweep system is powered by a low emission, 74hp Cummins diesel engine, (55 kW @ 2500 RPM), one of the most powerful standard auxiliary engines available on a mechanical sweeper.
- • Control console, located between the operator stations, provides quick, easy access for increased productivity and safe operation.
- • Dual free-floating gutter brooms adjust to variable road surfaces, a sweep path of 10 feet (305 cm) and a powerful free floating direct-drive main broom, ensure reliable and complete pickup of debris.
- • Superior dust control is maintained with an in-cab zone-controlled diaphragm water pump and a 360 gallon (1363 L) water tank for long sweep times between refills.
- • 4.5 cubic yard (3.4 cubic meters) hopper features a center mounted double-scissors lifting mechanism for greater stability and trouble-free operation. Dumping height is variable up to 10 feet (305 cm) and an 11 inch (279 mm) side shift enables a cleaner more efficient unloading of material.
- • Flexible range of chassis choices including cab-over or conventional chassis. The cab-over chassis cab is dualized with OEM parts, including full factory controls, steering, and OEM gauge package that is identical for both left and right operator stations.
EASY TO OPERATE. EASY TO MAINTAIN. BUILT TO LAST.
A free-floating trailing arm main broom conforms to road contours. Powered by the auxiliary engine, the main broom works at variable speeds that coincide with auxiliary engine RPM. Productivity is enhanced with automatic settings for down pressure, and wear control. Main broom lift, lower and down-pressure functions are controlled from the cab. The main broom arm bearings are sealed and self-aligning for self-adjustment when experiencing an uneven load. The self-adjusting system guards against premature wear.
46 inch (1168 mm) trailing arm, free-floating side brooms offer four-way motion and protection against damaging impacts. Pneumatic lift and extension control enhances performance while sweeping within a 10 foot (305 cm) wide path. Steel plate disc construction adds durability. Broom speed is controlled by hydraulic motors operating at variable speeds that coincide with auxiliary engine RPM. Automatic settings control down-pressure, digging-pressure and wear-control. In-cab side broom pressure gauges and down-pressure control are standard.
NO-JAM DEBRIS CONVEYOR
The Eagle’s conveyor uses molded-in full-width cleats that move large debris without jamming. High-strength belt material provides long wear and maximum up-time. The conveyor is controlled from in-cab, including reverse. A built-in wash-down makes cleanup quick and easy.
A low-emission 74 hp Cummins diesel engine (55 kW @ 2500 RPM) provides variable control over sweeper functions independent of the chassis. It is among the most powerful standard auxiliary engines available on a mechanical sweeper. Max fuel capacity is 50 gallons (189 L). The engine includes a two-stage, dry-type air cleaner with safety element, pre-cleaner, and optional in-cab restriction indicator. In-cab gauges and warning lights are displayed for all engine functions including tachometer, hour meter, volt meter, fuel level, coolant temperature, oil pressure, hydraulic oil filter restriction, engine running, and air filter restriction.
The Eagle features a 34 gallon (128 L) reservoir with an external level indicator and thermometer, and a 13.5 GPM (51 LPM) triple section gear pump capacity at 1200 RPM of the auxiliary engine.
SIMPLE, EASY-ACCESS MAINTENANCE
The Eagle was designed so that systems are accessible and easy to service. Large access doors allow for 180 degree accessibility to enginemaintenance components. The hydraulic system with o-ring face seal fittings is designed for long life and leak-free operation. Heavy-duty waterproof electrical connectors and color-coded wires have stamped identification for quick location during troubleshooting. A stainless steel toolbox provides additional storage.
SUPERIOR MECHANICAL SWEEPER DESIGN
LARGE VARIABLE HEIGHT DEBRIS HOPPER
The Eagle features a variable-height, right side dump hopper with a capacity of 4.5 cubic yard (3.4 cu meters) volumetric. All hopper lift and dump controls are hydraulic and easily operated from in-cab console mounted controls. A 50 degree dump angle allows material to easily slide out.A unitized, twin-cylinder, double scissors lift rated at 11,000 lbs (4990 kg) unloads material at a minimum of 38 inches (965 mm) and a maximum of 10 feet (3048 mm). Payload capacity is 10,000 lbs (4536 kg) per load. An 11 inch (279 mm) side shift allows material to be unloaded into the center of a truck or container for cleaner dumping. A full hopper can dump and retract in 20 seconds for short intervals and up to 70 seconds at top height.
SUPERIOR DUST SUPPRESSION
A 360 gallon removable water tank is made of corrosion resistant polyethylene. A 16 foot, 8 inch long (5.1 m) fill hose and water level indicator lights located on the control console are standard. Water flow for the side and main brooms is controlled in-cab. The self-priming diaphragm pump (run dry type, 40 psi) provides effective dust control. Three spray nozzles are positioned on each side broom and three on the main broom.
Elgin’s exclusive Memory Sweep feature allows the operator to resume all previous sweeper settings, even broom tilt if so equipped, with one touch control. This feature enhances operator productivity and reduces operator fatigue. Memory Sweep incorporates a multi-screen display that indicates engine hours and water tank level as well as system diagnostics. This screen also displays optional features such as broom tilt angle and broom hours.
UNIQUE APPLICATION VERSATILITY
The Eagle comes standard with a no jam debris conveyor belt featuring molded-in full-width cleats that move debris without jamming. High-strength belt material provides long wear and maximum up-time. The Eagle is specifically designed to provide versatile and reliable performance in a wide range of applications including highway sweeping, general municipal sweeping, trash, leaves, and other organics. The Eagle is also available with a squeegee-type conveyor for applications such as aggregate and granular material pick up of gravel and millings; ideal for road construction contractors. Conveyor rotation direction is controlled in-cab and conveyor speed is variable with auxiliary engine RPM providing maximum on-the-go productivity and ease of cleaning.
THE ELGIN BELT CONVEYOR
- • Full-width cleats move more material quickly to the hopper for maximum productivity.
- • Direct-drive hydraulic motor for optimal power transfer to the conveyor system.
- • Improved hopper fill by throwing debris towards center of hopper.
- • Heavy-duty belt construction resists stretching and requires fewer adjustments.
- • Ribs between cleats enhance effectiveness of moving fine debris into the hopper.
THE ELGIN SQUEEGEE CONVEYOR
- • Chain side-plate constructed from through hardened steel for long life and smooth operation.
- • Three-piece design for easy service without removing complete assembly.
- • Thick, multi-ply rubber-edged flights provides efficient movement of debris into the hopper.
- • Unique, interlocking, wavy-plate joint design prevents excessive wear and “thumping” over plate seams.
- • Abrasion-resistant steel floor for durability.
- • Direct-drive hydraulic motor for optimal power transfer to the conveyor system
The Eagle conveyors are designed to be interchangeable should a customer have different applications throughout the sweep season.
WATERLESS DUST CONTROL
The Elgin Eagle is available with an optional dry dust control system. This model maintains all the features and performance that have made the Eagle a popular four wheel mechanical sweeper, but does not require water for dust suppression. This means increased pick-up of fine particles over wet dust control sweepers, reliable year-round sweeping, and considerable water conservation. The Eagle with dry dust control’s patented dust control system includes a dust skirting system, dust separator in the hopper, and a dust control fan with a maintenance-free filter. Operators sweep more and spend less time filling tanks, enhancing productivity. This model is ideal for industrial applications where heavy, dry materials must be swept up while keeping dust emissions to an absolute minimum.
Conventional chassis are built for sweeping and provide outstanding visibility, comfort, safety, and productivity. The short wheel base and unique steering geometry allow maximum maneuverability. A choice of Freightliner or International conventional chassis are also available.
LIFELINER HOPPER SYSTEM
The LifeLiner Hopper liner and finish system greatly improves the life, durability, and dumping functionality of a sweeper hopper. It is backed by a lifetime warranty.
IN-CAB SIDE BROOM TILT & EXTENDED REACH
Allows operator to sweep effectively in variably-pitched gutters. On-the-go pitch adjustment with a simple variable rocker switch. Extended reach allows the side broom to follow curbs and tight cul-de-sacs.
– Outside Cab / Side Broom Down Pressure Control
– Outside Cab / Main Broom Down Pressure Control
– In-Cab / Side Broom Speed Control
– Strobe Lamp
– Automatic Lubrication System
– Front Spray Bar
– Alternative Conveyor – Squeegee w/ Rubber Edging


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This is what a girl who's crying looks like when running up the stairs: like she's vertically jogging, with swift, ballerina-rabbit hops, quickly alternating between high knees and feet that barely brush the steps. There is usually a sagging purse, indifferent hair, a nice outfit. She leaves behind wafts of perfumed electricity. You never see her face.
"Writers have the schizophrenic ability to both participate in their lives and, at the same time, observe themselves participating in their lives."
— Edward Albee
Last night I became that girl running up the stairs. Dethroned. Jagged, yet pulpy, at the same time.
I can get emotionally attached to my writing. Not to my writing per say, but to the subjects I'm writing about and the forum in which I write. I was meticulous about my 10-12 page print section as an editor, and now I feel similarly about my blog. It comes from the same place that tells me that if my apartment is messy then something negative must be going on in my personal life. I need to control my spaces so pieces of myself, my energy, can flow freely inside them.
And so, I thrive on using the research I've gathered to reply to someone's mildly negative comment, but then become a sobbing mess when my best male friend implies that I waste my time with social media that has in fact connected me to some of the very sources that inspire me. I am human. But I am so human sometimes.
I used to think I was too emotional to be a journalist. Then I realized I could use that passion and imbue it on others. Not only that, but it could work the other way around. When I worked at The Globe I would naturally, effortlessly, fall in love with the things that my subjects were passionate about. I would fall in love with them, too: with the woman who wanted to enhance elderly people's lives with her astonishingly well-trained dogs who could use their paws to call 9-11. With the Staff Sergeant's disabled daughter and her Sweet 16 wish to give all her presents to charity. All this, I fell in love with.
There is danger in that but there is wonder in it too, and I wouldn't trade it for a mild life, not for a second.
But now, I am a writer who is edited as opposed to an editor who writes and edits other people's writing. That is hard for me. It is extremely difficult to find yourself on a different path and then fall in love with it (i.e., car accident → Boulder), and come back to your original path only to notice that the seasons have changed and oh, not only that, but a bulldozer came by and tore up everything. The whole media landscape has changed. And I have my clips from, it feels like, 1973, and I'm like — here, look, this is a "goodbye" column I wrote which means something, because I had something to say goodbye to. I had people who asked me to write it and were touched by it and if you have people to say goodbye to then you must have made some kind of impact on that part of the world. Now, all I'm doing is trying to connect and "hello" everyone and it gets so frustrating sometimes.
But, this kind of thing has the effect of making me put myself out there even more. I just got a message from my best girl friend in Boulder, wondering if I felt "attacked" by my male friend last night. I don't know what I felt. I know I burst into tears later, but then from that, I generated this. And this writing to me is more valuable. It's how I work through things. It is a palette of my emotions, transferred into something useful. And it will always be mine.

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Motorola Moto E (2nd Gen) vs Lenovo Vibe P1M
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|Overview||Advantages (Factors To Decide Which Device You Should Buy) Remove All Devices|
|Rankings||# 2||# 1|
|Specs Score||47 / 100||58 / 100|
|Operating System||Android, v5.0 (Lollipop)||Android, v5.1 (Lollipop)|
|Features Present In Only One Device|
Around 19% faster CPU than Lenovo Vibe P1M. Faster CPU means more smooth experience.
Around 100% more RAM than Motorola Moto E (2nd Gen). More RAM means more applications can run at the same time, which makes the device faster.
Has Removable Battery
Remove the battery to switch off your device (Hard Reset) when it freezes. Also replace the battery or use a spare battery when device's battery performance is degraded.
Around 11% bigger screen than Motorola Moto E (2nd Gen). Reading, browsing internet and watching movies is more pleasing experience on a bigger screen.
Better Screen Resolution
Around 77% more pixels than Motorola Moto E (2nd Gen). More resolution means sharper and crisper screen.
Lenovo Vibe P1M is 4G Enabled. 4G Enabled Handsets give you more download speed and a faster internet experience than 3G.
Around 24% slimmer than Motorola Moto E (2nd Gen). Slimmer devices are easier to carry in pocket and look more fashionable.
Better Camera Resolution
Around 60% more mega pixels (MP) than Motorola Moto E (2nd Gen). More resolution generally means better picture quality, though it's not always necessary.
Has Flash For Camera
Having a camera flash allows you to take photos in low light.
More Storage Capacity
Around 100% more inbuilt memory than Motorola Moto E (2nd Gen). More memory allows you to store more songs, videos, photos and install more applications.
Around 67% more Battery Capacity than Motorola Moto E (2nd Gen). With more battery size, device's battery can generally last more time, though it depends on various other factors too.
|Sim Size||Micro SIM||Micro SIM|
|Release Date||March, 2015||September, 2015|
|Dimensions||66.8 x 129.9 x 12.3 mm||141 x 71.8 x 9.3 mm|
|Weight||145 g||148 g|
|Type||Color IPS screen||Color IPS screen, 16M colors|
|Touch||Yes, with Multitouch||Yes, with Multitouch|
|Size||4.5 inches, 540 x 960 pixels||5 inches, 720 x 1280 pixels|
|PPI||~ 245 PPI||~ 294 PPI|
|Features||Corning Gorilla Glass, v3 Screen Protection|
|RAM||1 GB||2 GB|
|Internal||8 GB inbuilt||16 GB inbuilt|
|Card Slot||Yes, upto 32 GB||Yes, upto 32 GB|
|3G||Yes, 21.1 Mbps Download, 5.76 Mbps Upload||Yes|
|Wifi||Yes, with wifi-hotspot||Yes, with wifi-hotspot|
|Bluetooth||Yes, v4.0||Yes, v4.1|
|USB||Yes, microUSB v2.0||Yes, microUSB v2.0|
|Camera||Yes, 5 MP with autofocus||Yes, 8 MP with autofocus|
|Features||Face detection, Geo tagging, Touch to focus|
|Front Camera||Yes, VGA (0.3 MP)||Yes, 5 MP|
|OS||Android, v5.0 (Lollipop)||Android, v5.1 (Lollipop)|
|CPU||1.2 GHz, Quad Core Processor||1 GHz, Quad Core, Mediatek MT6735P Processor|
|Browser||Yes, supports HTML|
|Supports||MMS, Email, Push Email, IM||MMS, Instant Messaging|
|Yes, with Push Mail||Yes, with Push Mail|
|Music||MP3, eAAC+, WAV, Flac player||MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC|
|Video||DivX, WMV, MP4, H.264 player||MP4, H.264|
|GPS||Yes, with A-GPS Support||Yes, with A-GPS Support|
|3.5mm Headphone Jack||Yes||Yes|
|Size||2390 mAh, Li-ion Battery||4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery|
|Standby time||19 days, 23.6 days on 3G|
|Talk time||36 hours, 16 hours on 3G|
|Differences||Add Another Product||Add Another Product|


AMD Ryzen Pro is the name of a family of desktop and laptop computer processors. Well, AMD calls them Ryzen PRO, but the capitalisation quickly becomes obnoxious.
Ryzen Pro chips use the same core architecture as regular Ryzen CPUs and can run all the same software, including Windows and Linux operating systems. However, Ryzen Pro models also offer business-friendly capabilities and design features that aren’t found in the company’s consumer chips.
Scroll down below to learn all about AMD Ryzen Pro or use the following links to jump to each section:
- Is AMD Ryzen Pro the same as Intel vPro?
- What does Ryzen Pro mean for performance?
- What does Ryzen Pro mean for security?
- What does Ryzen Pro mean for manageability?
- What’s the difference between a Ryzen 5 Pro and a Ryzen 7 Pro CPU?
- What’s the difference between Ryzen Pro and Ryzen Threadripper Pro?
- Is Ryzen Pro available for laptops?
- Does Ryzen Pro have any other advantages?
Is AMD Ryzen Pro the same as Intel vPro?
Ryzen Pro processors are aimed at the same markets as Intel vPro systems. However, Intel’s vPro platform requires that a computer’s CPU, BIOS and motherboard all meet specific criteria. By contrast, AMD’s Ryzen Pro branding only applies to the CPU. System builders and software partners are free to decide how (or whether) to implement the Ryzen Pro features in a particular PC.
What does Ryzen Pro mean for performance?
The Ryzen Pro branding doesn’t reflect a particular level of performance: it covers more than 30 chips across the Ryzen 5, Ryzen 7 and Ryzen 9 families. These processors range from quad-core models to 12-core monsters, designed to suit a wide range of roles and workloads, with different clock speeds, GPU provisions and power profiles.
For heavyweight workstations, there’s also a series of Ryzen Threadripper Pro chips with as many as 64 cores.
What does Ryzen Pro mean for security?
Ryzen Pro chips have all the same security and stability features as regular Ryzen CPUs, including support for UEFI Secure Boot and ECC memory. However, they also include a co-processor dedicated to security: the AMD Secure Processor (ASP).
AMD describes this as the “root of trust anchored in hardware”, as it validates code before it can be executed. So unauthorised software — such as malware — simply won’t run.
AMD additionally uses a technology called Shadow Stack, as shown in the image above. This detects hacking attempts by checking stored instructions and data against a “shadow” copy stored in hardware.
Then there’s AMD Memory Guard. With so much sensitive data stored in RAM, this is one way for hackers to bypass other security measures and even access encryption keys. Memory Guard encrypts login credentials, encryption keys and other text-based files stored in RAM.
A feature called Secure Encrypted Virtualisation encrypts virtual machines in a similar way, so their working data can’t be accessed by the host OS or hypervisor software. This provides an extra layer of privacy protection for virtual servers, and protects them if the host is infected by malware or compromised by a hacker.
What does Ryzen Pro mean for manageability?
Ryzen Pro CPUs are designed for remote management. Administrators can use the AMD Management Console to remotely boot, audit, configure and upgrade Ryzen Pro systems.
Unlike Intel’s AMT platform, Ryzen Pro is also compatible with the open DASH framework, meaning administrators can use other tools if they prefer, including the Microsoft Endpoint Manager console. System builders can alternatively integrate Ryzen Pro administration functions into their own management tools.
What’s the difference between a Ryzen 5 Pro and a Ryzen 7 Pro CPU?
AMD’s Ryzen Pro processors are enhanced versions of regular Ryzen chips. While they offer extra security and manageability features, their computing capabilities are the same as those of the corresponding non-Pro models. For example, the Ryzen 5 Pro 5645 has the same core specification as the Ryzen 5 5600, with six cores and a maximum Boost speed of 4.6GHz.
This means the difference between a Ryzen 5 Pro processor and a Ryzen 7 Pro processor is the same as the difference between non-Pro models.
Ryzen 5 Pro CPUs are designed for everyday desktop tasks, while Ryzen 7 Pro and Ryzen 9 Pro models deliver more power for intensive computations – but all of them offer AMD’s signature Ryzen Pro security and management technologies.
What’s the difference between Ryzen Pro and Ryzen Threadripper Pro?
Ryzen Threadripper Pro CPUs are Ryzen Pro chips with a very large number of internal cores, aimed particularly at high-end workstation tasks.
In the past, AMD offered both Threadripper and Threadripper Pro processors, just as with regular Ryzen chips. For example, system builders seeking a powerful CPU could choose between the Ryzen Threadripper 3990X and the equivalent Ryzen Threadripper Pro 3995WX.
Today, however, the latest Threadripper Pro 5000-series chips all come with Ryzen Pro features as standard.
The entry-level model is the Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5945WX, which has 12 physical cores and a top Boost speed of 4.5GHz.
The top-of-the-range chip is the AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5995WX, with a massive 64 physical cores, capable of servicing 128 execution threads at once, while also fully supporting AMD’s advanced security and administration capabilities.
Is Ryzen Pro available for laptops?
AMD offers a range of mobile Ryzen Pro processors. The Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U is a popular model, offering eight CPU cores and a maximum Boost speed of 4.7GHz, packed into a low-power, laptop-friendly chip, with full support for Ryzen Pro technologies.
It’s the successor to the previous generation’s AMD Ryzen Pro 5850U, which offered similar computing and management capabilities but had a less advanced core design.
Does Ryzen Pro have any other advantages?
To help businesses establish and manage a stable platform, AMD guarantees that all Ryzen Pro processors will be available for 24 months from the date of release – which means multiple generations of the hardware are on sale at once.
AMD also promises no new mandatory software updates for the first 18 months, and backs up the hardware with a 36-month warranty – three times as long as it offers for consumer processors.
- Ryzen Pro processors have the same features as AMD’s regular Ryzen CPUs, plus custom capabilities aimed at businesses.
- Hardware security in Ryzen Pro chips prevents many types of malware and hacker attack.
- Ryzen Pro systems can be managed remotely, using Microsoft Endpoint Manager or other DASH-compatible tools.
- Unlike Intel’s vPro platform, the Ryzen Pro branding applies only to the CPU, and system builders are free to use the chips in any configuration.
This article was originally published on the 12th of February 2023. It was then updated on the 28th of August 2023 with three additional questions and minor updates to other entries.
Image copyright: AMD
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The bolts and/or nuts connecting the bistro chair legs to the chair base can loosen and make the chair unstable, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Pier 1 Imports toll-free at 855-513-5140 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Saturday or 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Sunday or online at www.pier1.com and click on “Product Notes & Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information.
This recall involves Neely and Dahlia bistro chairs sold separately and as part of a set. The chairs are made from powder coated cast aluminum, and were sold in eight colors. The chairs are approximately 33 inches high by 20 inches deep by 18.25 inches wide. A metal Pier 1 Imports brand plate is attached to the support ring on the underside of the bistro table. Only the chairs are included in this recall.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact Pier 1 Imports for a free repair kit.
Pier 1 Imports has received six reports of incidents of the chair legs loosening and/or collapsing, resulting in four reports of injuries including bruises and abrasions from falls.
Pier 1 Imports, of Fort Worth, Texas
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of injuries associated with consumer products over the past 50 years.
Federal law prohibits any person from selling products subject to a Commission ordered recall or a voluntary recall undertaken in consultation with the CPSC.

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…one SWEET sunrise!
that’s awesome Marq… will there be an AE version in a different colorway too?
I love its simplicity. Sorta reminds me a bit of WSP Chicago 2008. And that powder blue stock works so well with that image and those colors.
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Caterpillar Inc, the world's largest manufacturer of mining and construction equipment, said yesterday that its internal investigation has revealed a gross ''accounting misconduct'' at a recently bought Chinese company.
The discovery has led the US machinery giant to write-down most of the value of its acquisition of coal mining company ERA Mining Machinery and its subsidiary Zhengzhou Siwei Mechanical & Electrical Manufacturing (Siwei), which amounts to approximately $580 million, according to a company statement.
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It’s hours away from the giant derby in the Super League. On the Beşiktaş and Fenerbahçe front, the tactics of Valerien Ismael and Jorge Jesus became clear.
Before the Beşiktaş-Fenerbahçe match, which will be played in the 8th week of the Super League, both teams continue their tactical training.
The derby tactics of the teachers were also revealed in the arch-rivals, who also practice open to the press from time to time.
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Performers can now make use of a new stage in Darlington after an historic bandstand in one of the town’s parks was reopened for community use following a major restoration project.
The 113-year-old North Park bandstand was restored with the help of a £10,000 grant from local developer The Banks Group, via its Banks Community Fund, and was officially reopened last year.
And now, the group behind the regeneration of the bandstand, The Friends of North Park, are inviting local singers, dancers, speakers or musicians to make use of this historic performance space, thereby returning it to its original use as the vibrant hub of the park.
The cast-iron bandstand had become badly run down with missing railings, assumed to have been removed during the Second World War, and the structure had become uninviting and potentially dangerous.
Now the bandstand is restored to its former glory and available for use as a community venue and, while The Friends of North Park are inviting any type of performer to take up the opportunity, they are not expecting its use to differ too greatly from its original purpose.
Having researched the minutes of Council Parks Committee meetings going back many decades, the Friends discovered the park was originally created to give the local community a space to come together and to provide children from nearby houses without gardens with an outdoor space in which to play.
Over a century later, North Park is still meeting those original aims, and bringing the bandstand back into use was a key element of the overall regeneration project.
Shirley Winter, chair of The Friends of North Park, says: “We tend to think about bandstands only as a space for brass bands to perform, but our research found that, when the park originally opened, it was a venue for speeches, dancing and all kinds of music, so we’d therefore encourage any kind of contemporary or traditional style performers to make use of this wonderful community facility.
“Since being formed in 2005, The Friends have undertaken all kinds of projects within the park, like providing children’s play equipment, but the bandstand was always a main aim and we wanted to restore it properly.
“Finding the funding to do this was always a major concern, so receiving support from The Banks Group was a huge help to us and a great relief too – we’re very grateful for their contribution towards making the bandstand something to be proud of once again.”
Banks is the company behind plans for the recently-approved Moor House Wind Farm, which will be sited on land to the north east of Darlington, around three miles to the east of the A1.
A new community benefits fund will be made available once the wind farm is fully operational, offering £375,000 of funding over the 25-year lifetime of the scheme for local community groups, environmental and voluntary projects, in order to provide further tangible long-term benefits for the community from Banks’ presence there.
Mark Dowdall, environment and community director at the Banks Group, adds: “We’re very pleased to have helped make this historic structure available for public use once again and hope that local people enjoy a great variety of performances on it during the next 100 years.”
Additional funding for the project was received from Marks & Spencer Greener Living and Darlington Borough Council. Anyone interested in applying to use the North Park bandstand as a performance space can contact Pippa Smaling by calling 01325 383 099 or 07977 982 090 for further information.
Projects, community groups, or organisations looking for funding in the vicinity of a Banks Group development should contact Clare Johnson at the Banks Community Fund on 0191 378 6342.


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HomeAid Houston, a 501 c 3 charity of the Greater Houston Builders Association announced that the theme for their 13th annual charity fundraiser is Acts of Kindness. HomeAid’s HALO luncheon has hosted nearly 3000 guests since its inception. The luncheon will be held November 5 as a virtual event. Due to the fact that many of Houston’s venues required that space be reserved early in 2021, HomeAid made the financially responsible decision to repeat last year’s format and move forward with a virtual event that will again embrace and deliver HomeAid’s message through its thoughtfully designed program.
HALO, HomeAid’s Amazing Ladies Organization Luncheon raises funds for future HomeAid construction projects. The event brings hundreds of accomplished women from the construction industry and other related industries together to hear the intimate side of homelessness that affects men, women, children, families and veterans.
“It is humbling to see the continuing participation of so many of HomeAid’s supporters who have stood by us year after year, and especially through the COVID pandemic that has impacted non-profits world-wide,” said Toy Wood HomeAid founder and underwriter. “Our supporters return every year bringing new HomeAid ambassadors who share our vision to serve those in crisis.”
HomeAid’s HALO Luncheon has raised over half a million dollars since Toy, then GHBA CEO, invited six women to a lunch that was held in the kitchen of one of HomeAid’s homeless care agencies in 2008.
“We are excited about our theme this year,” said Carole Brady, executive director of HomeAid. “Acts of Kindness are the building blocks behind every HomeAid project, partnership, and commitments we make to provide hope and help to our care providers. We look forward to the stories you will hear from graduates of several of our agency partners. Our virtual program will be both moving and informative and there will be a few surprises as well.”
HomeAid is gearing up for several new construction projects that will improve the lives of youth and young adults facing homelessness, single mothers and families who are facing homelessness and teen girls who are recovering from neglect and abuse.
HomeAid Houston is one of 19 chapters of HomeAid America, the nation’s largest provider of transitional shelters for the homeless. HomeAid identifies long term, stable homeless care providers, who need additional capacity and pairs them with GHBA builders, remodelers, vendors, and suppliers who donate their time, materials, and labor to help build hope and homes for the homeless.
Since 2003, HomeAid has completed 77 projects, adding or impacting over 1800 beds, that translates into over 1.3 million nights of sleep with value added in housing and improvements of over $16 million.
For more information visit www.homeaidhouston.org or call 281-970-8970.

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What happens when two of the biggest actors in Hollywood history work together with one of the most prolific directors? A damn good film, that’s what. Such is the case for Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon A Time in Hollywood” with its stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt.
It’s easy to imagine a rivalry whenever two big names in the industry are involved. But this was far from what happened between DiCaprio and Pitt. In fact, their on-screen chemistry as partners in Tarantino’s 8th film is one of the reasons why it became such a success. So what’s the reason behind the two actors’ compatibility on camera? DiCaprio gave us the low down on a recent interview saying:
“What was very interesting about working with Brad was this strange inherent comfort and ease that we really both clicked into day one.”
While some actors need time and preparation to get the chemistry going, the Oscar-winner revealed that it wasn’t necessary for them.
“It didn’t need a lot of prep work. We talked about the script, and we instinctively knew that dynamic and relationship, and who these guys were to one another. We both have been in those situations and have had and have those relationships on set. Also, these two guys go off and spiral off into their own side stories, and then they reconnect.”
As for whether there was ever tension or the pressure of competition between them, DiCaprio says:
“There was no, I’m going to try to top you, or I’m going to piss all over this parade. It was, how do we make this a realistic dynamic because we were going off and doing our own side stories.”


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Are you wondering whether your Ford Mustang is a sports car or a muscle car? This can be a perplexing question for everyone, especially if they are not car enthusiasts. After thorough research and navigating through the technicalities, we found that the answer is not as simple as it seems.
The 1964-68 Ford Mustang were sports cars if they have I6, I4 engines, the ones with a small-block V8 are considered pony cars. From the end of the first gen to the fifth-gen, Ford Mustang became the original pony car with small-block V8 engines. Few models such as Bullitt and Cobra were sports cars due to their high power/weight ratio. The sixth generation mainly produces sports cars and pony cars using I6, V8 engines.
But the actual answer to this question is not as simple as it seems. Many different specs determine whether a car is a sports car, a muscle car, or a pony car. After careful consideration, we have cataloged different generations of Ford Mustang in their respective categories. We have used engine specs, weight, design of the car, and drive system to determine which Ford Mustang belongs to which class. This detailed article uses authentic facts and figures to answer your questions about Ford Mustang!
The specifications of a car’s engine play an important role in determining whether it is a muscle car or a pony car. Certain engine specs are seen in nearly all muscle cars. These include a heavy build V8 engine that weighs a lot.
When we see the engine specs of a typical sports car, there are several technical differences. Sports cars usually have less powerful engines than muscle cars that resultantly weigh less. Sports cars offer much better handling; their decreased weight assists them in doing so. Generally speaking, sports cars are characterized by the presence of an inline 6-cylinder engine. Of course, there is no hard and fast rule in this case. Some sports cars use a V8 engine as well, but that is uncommon.
Let us take a look at the engine specs of Ford Mustang models throughout the generations.
- 2.8L I6, 3.3 L I6, 4.1L I6, 4.3L V8, 4.7L V8, 4.9L V8, 5.7 L V8, 5.7 L V8, 6.4L V8, 7.0L V8
- 4.9L V8
- 4.6L I6, 2.3L I6, 2.8L V6,
- 3.8L V6, 3.8L V6, 4.6L V8
- 2.0L V8, 2.3L I4, 3.7L V6, 4.0L V6, 5.0L V6, 5.0L V8, 5.4L V8, 5.8L V8
- 2.3L I4, 5.0L V8, 5.0L V8
It is evident from the information above that the first generation produced many models with I4, I6, and small-block V8’s. Thus, they were originally categorized as sports cars or pony cars.
However, the later models of the first generation did not fit into the definition of sports cars or muscle cars. They had heavy-build V8 engines with 7.8L displacement and high power. They were heavy cars with good acceleration and excellent handling. Thus, a new term was coined for them. They became known as pony cars.
Apart from a few engines such as Ford Bullitt and Ford Mustang GT, most Ford Mustangs until the latest generation can be categorized as pony cars. Ford Mustang GT was launched with several engine modifications such as lesser engine weight, improved suspension, and better handling, making it one of the best sports cars known to the general public.
However, the latest generation of Ford Mustang cars is advertised by Ford as sports cars. This is because of more focus on handling and introducing features such as electronic line lock and independent rear suspension. The 6th generation with the 2.3 Ecoboost can best be considered a sports car, whereas the 5.0 V8’s are pony cars.
The design also plays a key part in determining the type of a car: whether it is a sports car, a pony car, or a muscle car. Classic muscle cars generally have two doors. In the past, nearly all muscle cars had a V8 engine behind a two-door coupe. Enormous trunk, wide stance, and sweeping fenders were a few common things in the design of these cars. However, these designs have changed slightly with time. Nowadays, muscle cars have big grills on the front for maximum cooling of the engine via airflow.
Although the majority of sports cars now have two doors as well, their design is drastically different. They are much sleeker and smaller than muscle cars. Race cars need to fight air resistance to achieve maximum speed. Therefore their design is more focused on aerodynamics. Apart from this, their center of gravity is kept low to provide better handling.
The design of the Ford Mustang has seen many changes over time. The initial design of the 1964 Ford Mustang looks like that of a muscle car, but engine specifications say otherwise. The gigantic front grills make it look like a muscle car, but calling it a muscle car is a bit of a stretch. We typically categorize it as a sports car, but it can also be called a pony car (based on the design).
The second-generation Ford Mustang (Fox Body) and subsequent models do not look anything like sports cars. They have large grills in front, and they are not much aerodynamic. This tells us that they belong to the muscle car category. However, due to their engine specs and power rating, we usually categorize them as pony cars.
Coming to the latest generation of Ford Mustang, we begin to see a certain ‘sports car look’ in them. They are compact, have I6 and I4 engines, and don’t have an enormous grill on the front. They have excellent handling and are categorized as sports cars.
Another factor that comes into play in this discussion is the weight of the car. Generally speaking, we have this classification when it comes to weight.
This is not an absolute classification. Automobiles Experts use different weight ranges for different types of cars. But we will be using this classification to determine the class of Ford Mustang.
As evident, sports cars have the least weight of them all. This is because a lower weight helps them in turning sharp corners, and the handling is enhanced.
Muscle and pony cars are generally heavier cars designed for swift acceleration in a straight line.
Coming to the weight of the Ford Mustang, we see that the original 1964 Ford Mustang weighed somewhere around 2100 pounds (unladen). This shows that they were sports cars. The later models, including Ford Mustang GT and Ford Mustang GT Shelby, weighed 3800 pounds. This helps us categorize them as pony cars.
The Ford Mustang models of the latest generation lie in a similar weight range. The 2019 Ford Mustang weighs 3849 pounds, making it a pony car as well.
This gives us the conclusion that the initial models of the first generation (1964-68) were mostly sports cars. The later generations were mostly pony cars.
The drive system is also an important point to discuss when arguing whether the Ford Mustang is a muscle car or a sports car. The rule of thumb, in this case, is that muscle cars are always going to be cars that have rear-wheel drive. The same is considered true for pony cars as well.
When it comes to sports cars, the answer is different. Although many sports cars of this age have RWD, many of them also come with AWD for better traction. The AWD’s 50-50 weight distribution dramatically increases the handling, making it a good choice for sports cars manufacturers.
When we look at the Ford Mustang, we see that each generation has an RWD (rear-wheel drive). Combining this RWD with an I6 or an I4 engine makes it a sports car. Later generations also had a small-block V8 which then classifies them better as pony cars.
Is the Ford Mustang considered as a Sports Car for Insurance?
Whenever a car is bought, its insurance and resale values are taken into account. The type or class of a car changes the cost of insurance. This begs the question: Is Ford Mustang considered a sports car or a pony car for insurance?
When it comes to insurance, Ford Mustang is considered a sports car. The reason behind this is that Ford lists all of the models of Ford Mustang under the list of sports cars. Insurance companies decide the type of any car based on how their parent company advertises it.
However, the insurance cost of all models is not the same. Insurance companies decide the cost of insurance based on many factors such as its condition, model, generation, among others.
Using valuepenguin.com, you can find the insurance cost for your Ford Mustang. We found that Progressive offers the cheapest insurance cost. Check out the rates for a Ford Mustang here on the website of Progressive.
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HONG KONG, October 30, 2020 – Lenovo Group (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) announced the successful completion of a debut 144A/Reg S offering of US$1 billion 10-year senior unsecured notes at a coupon rate of 3.421% per annum.
This landmark transaction marks multiple milestones for Lenovo:
- An inaugural offering under Rule 144A diversifying the investor base
- A tenor of 10 years optimizing the capital structure
- A concurrent tender offer to repurchase outstanding securities reducing the cost of financing
- A rated format: Baa3/BBB-/BBB- by Moody’s, Standard & Poor’s, and Fitch
The issuance saw a significant interest from fixed-income investors across the world, reflecting investors’ confidence in Lenovo’s performance and outlook. The investor allocation was spread globally with 39% from US; 31% EMEA, and 30% Asia, further enhancing Lenovo’s global investor base. The order book was heavily oversubscribed by a factor of about 5 times.
The proceeds of the bonds are used to repurchase outstanding perpetual securities, as well as unsecured notes due in 2022 and 2023, and for working capital purposes.
The Joint Global Coordinators are: Citigroup, Morgan Stanley, Credit Suisse, J.P.Morgan, BNP Paribas and Goldman Sachs.
Commenting on the issuance, Lenovo CFO Waiming Wong, said: “We are pleased with the successful transaction of our debut 144A notes offering in a rated format against the volatile market backdrop. Together with our recent inaugural investment-grade issuer ratings from Moody’s, Standard & Poor’s and Fitch, this is a recognition of our strong sustainable long-term business and a significant milestone for Lenovo’s optimization of capital structure.”
Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) is a US$50 billion Fortune Global 500 company, with 63,000 employees and operating in 180 markets around the world. Focused on a bold vision to deliver smarter technology for all, we are developing world-changing technologies that create a more inclusive, trustworthy and sustainable digital society. By designing, engineering and building the world’s most complete portfolio of smart devices and infrastructure, we are also leading an Intelligent Transformation – to create better experiences and opportunities for millions of customers around the world. To find out more visit https://www.lenovo.com, follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Weibo and read about the latest news via our StoryHub.

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Buried Country: The Concert has just completed its first rehearsals up in Tamworth during the recent Country Music Festival there, and along with a little showcase performance, to say it was all pretty successful, I think, would be an understatement. To me, it felt like a small triumph.
I first went to Tamworth in 1983; subsequently through the 80s I went to the festival a few more times with my dodgy hillbilly-grunge band the Killer Sheep. But it was that first time, in ’83, that I first encountered Roger Knox, and it’s fair to say, I think, that that’s where Buried Country was born.
I hadn’t been up there though for a good number of years until returning the other week. There’s a lot about it now that’s different and a lot that’s the same. What’s different is that it is very much more corporate and controlled. No longer are there thousands of booted and be-hatted country music maniacs loose on Peel St all day/every day. There’s still a few buskers (equipped with permits as much as guitars if not talent) and there’s an Aboriginal showcase stage now moved to this the centre of town (as opposed to being consigned, as previously, to the fringes), but it’s sadly lost something from the wild old days. There’s still a lot of music and a lot of drinking, and very little sleeping or eating, but what’s different is that a lot of the drinking now takes place at industry meet-and-greet functions, and the all-night singalongs go on around not a campfire but poolside!
… and so it was that the Buried Country Roadshow lobbed into this scene, if not as an official component of the festival. And I couldn’t be more pleased with the way everything went. As Iain Sheddon put it in his Spin Doctor column in the Australian, BC was one of two shows he saw that “were more entertaining than some of the scheduled programming I attended” (to see his full report go here). With the house band the Backtrackers effortlessly getting into a groove that made the rotating cast of guest-star singers (Warren H. Williams, L.J.Hill, Leah Flanagan, Luke Peacock, Frances Peters-Little and Roger Knox) feel at ease, a 13-song set emerged that gives us all the confidence we need to take the show the next step, which is more honing towards getting on the stage proper. My thanks go out to all the singers, the Backtrackers (MD Brendan Gallagher plus Jason Walker, Buddy Knox, Teangi Knox and Jim Elliot), Mop and the Drop-Outs (who played a few songs too), queen bee Mary Mihelakos, photographer James Henry, Steve Newton at Enrec, and various other lovely people we met like Cheryl Wilson, Kelly Fuller at ABC Local Radio in Tamworth, and of course all the folks who came along to support our showcase, which amounted to a virtual roomful of royalty from Paul Kelly (who got up for a few choruses of “Stranger in My Country”), to the whole Britt family including patriarch Steve, daughter Catherine (who a couple of days later won the Golden Guitar for Best Female Artist) and her new husband James Beverley, to Wesley Enoch, Allan Pigram, Lawrie Minson, John Wardle and others. Read Kelly Fuller’s blogpost here and, to reiterate, Iain Sheddon’s Spin Doctor report here. For all this success though, we know there’s still a long way to go, and we’re getting on with it… All photos above and below by James Henry.

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Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has filed a lawsuit against five major drug manufacturers over the opioid addiction epidemic in the state.
DeWine said the companies “put profit above health and well being of Ohio consumers” when they marketed the drugs, misleading health officials. He says they flooded the market, and gave doctors misleading information about the benefits and addiction risks.
The lawsuit was filed against Purdue Pharma, Endo Health Solutions, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Cephalon Pharmaceuticals, and Allergan Pharmaceuticals Wednesday morning in Ross County.
“Companies that we conclude spent millions of dollars to deceptively market their drugs, leading to our state’s worst public health crisis,” DeWine said.
DeWine says they believe the evidence will show companies “got thousands and thousands and thousands of Ohioans…addicted to opioids” through their actions. According to statistics from DeWine, 2.3 million Ohioans were prescribed opioids in 2016.
He accused them of leading doctors to believe drugs were not addictive, addiction was easy to overcome, and even that an addiction could be treated by taking more pills. “These companies knew what they were saying was wrong, but they did it anyway. And they continue to do so,” DeWine said.
He also says they exaggerated the effect of screening tools, and misrepresented the severity of dependence and withdrawal.
“We think the evidence is going to show that they knew what they were saying wasn’t true and they did it to boost sales,” DeWine said.
The Attorney General says he’s seen the devastation the addiction epidemic across the state as he’s traveled. “It is a human tragedy of epic proportion, ripping families apart, tearing at the fabric of our communities, and holding our state back. And tragically, the death waves of this tsunami have not crested,” DeWine said.
In outlining some of the costs the state has occurred because of the opioid epidemic, DeWine said 50% of kids and 70% of babies placed in the foster care system have a parent or parents with opiod addictions, costing the state $145 million a year. He also said in 2014, babies born with pre-natal opioid addiction spent approximately 26,000 days in NICU, costing at least $105 million.
“I think it’s my moral obligation to do this,” DeWine said. “I don’t want to look back in 10 years and say we should’ve had the guts to file, we should’ve had the guts to call a spade a spade.”
The lawsuit says they believe the evidence will show the companies:
1) Created a public nuisance under the Ohio product liability act and common law
2) Violated Ohio consumer sales practice act
3) Committed Medicaid fraud
4) Committed common law fraud, by knowingly materially false statements that Ohio relied on when paying claims
5) Violated the Ohio corrupt practices act
In the lawsuit they’re asking for a declaration the companies’ actions were illegal, an injunction to stop “continued deception and misrepresentation”, damages for money the state spent on opiods and other costs, payment to consumers who paid for unnecessary prescriptions for opioids for chronic pain.
DeWine says they chose Ross County in part because southern Ohio was “likely the first and hardest hit area in the nation” by the addiction epidemic. They returned there with the lawsuit to begin the effort to “hold these companies accountable.”
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"Perhaps the best way to explain Julia would be if Norah Jones, Tom Waits, Billie Holiday, and Lyle Lovett had a musical orgy and let you watch behind a curtain of burning lace and a whiskey waterfall. Bring your soul."
Julia Othmer is a captivating piano-playing singer/songwriter known for her energetic live performances. Passionate and engaging, Othmer creates intimate warmth with her audiences. The child of refugees, Othmer draws from a richly cultured palette of experience to inspire her intensely human yet otherworldly songs. Her piano-driven performances are mesmerizing fusions of raw power, vocal artistry and joy. Among her most recent accolades, Othmer was chosen as one of seven artists to represent the USA in Global Music Match 2021.
Using music to connect to people and social issues inspires her. Her most recent project is Songs of September, a 30-day online voter registration drive concert series where she performed songs of change, protest and hope. She then asked listeners to vote on their favorite performances resulting in Seeds: Volume 1 (LIVE) - a listener-curated, democratically-elected collection released in late 2020. Seeds: Volume 2 (LIVE) is due out March 20, 2021 - on the spring solstice.
Her most recent studio album "SOUND" is a collaboration with UK-based producer/composer James T Lundie and features re-imagined vintage and bespoke equipment. “SOUND sounds so good” writes Elmore Magazine, it has “stunningly sophisticated and dramatic architecture” and is “spellbinding and visceral.” Acclaimed music writer Tim Finn describes SOUND as a “self-made record with a big-label sound… rich in space and soaring dynamics and rife with layers and textures and melodies and grooves.” Public Radio host Bob McWilliams says these “songs are powerful.”
The album’s first two singles – “Purple and Gray” and “Hungry Days (Make Me Feel)” have reached over 275,000 views on YouTube and been featured on over 100 radio stations around the world. Chart highlights include Pop Radio UK #1, Big Indie Giant (South Africa) #3, UK Independent #6, and Radio VGR (UK) #2. “Hungry Days (Make Me Feel)” was featured on Japan’s #1 radio station “ and highlighted as a “Top 3 Indie Videos” by InterFM host Mike “In Tokyo” Rogers.
Tracks from Julia's critically acclaimed debut album, Oasis Motel, have been featured in shows like Witches of East End, Switched at Birth, The Lying Game, Army Wives, and DeGrassi: The Next Generation. She received songwriting awards from the Billboard World Song Contest and the International Songwriting Competition. Julia shared the stage with Sarah McLachlan, Emmylou Harris, Heart, Regina Spektor, The Alarm, Amanda Palmer, Lisa Loeb and John Waite among others.
Julia loves books and used-book bookstores. She is passionate about forbidden archeology and wisdom traditions. Julia, James and their pit bull rescue Mary live in the woods by a lake, keeping watch for bald eagles and making music.
"spellbinding and stylish, stunningly sophisticated, SOUND sounds so good,"
- Peter Lindblad, Elmore Magazine
"Especially powerful... lush and gorgeous."
"prophetic and potent...[Julia Othmer] is a captivatingly magical potent dynamic force of a pianist/songwriter."
- Siege, Backstage 360
- Bart Mendoza, San Diego Troubadour
"Together, they wring every bit of sadness and yearning out of the bruised ballad “Homeward,” having set an ominous tone of fear and foreboding in an unnerving “Coming for Me Now” and a noir-like, moonlit atmosphere in “Purple and Gray,” a dreamy, poetic meditation on loss and grief that unfolds beautifully. And while the inspirational and triumphant “Never Too Far” – with its big hooks – and the exuberant “Frickin’ Awesome” reveal a sense of rock-oriented optimism and healing, the surging “Hungry Days (Make Me Feel)” is fiercely defiant and visceral, its streaming guitars caked with fuzzy distortion."
- Peter Lindblad, Elmore Magazine
- Mike in Tokyo Rogers, InterFM 89.7FM - Tokyo, Japan
"Sensuously bewitching music with a Siren-like wicked magnetism."
- Randall Radic, Popdust
“SOUND is a self-made record with a big-label sound. It is rich in space and soaring dynamics and rife with layers and textures and melodies and grooves."
- Tim Finn, Kansas City Star
"it's brilliant, melodic, fiery, and moving, just like Julia herself. If you're looking for new music to listen to, check it out and get ready to feel the sound of a true artist. And congrats to James Lundie on the beautiful production."
- Abdi Nazemian, Author of "The Authentics" and "The Walk-In Closet," Producer (Call Me By Your Name) and Screenwriter
"I've been listening to her new CD and it is flat out great...the songs are powerful, the singing is great, and the production is great."
- Bob McWilliams, Kansas Public Radio, host of "Trail Mix"
"...at ease and relaxed at the piano, as if it was a good friend...her singing voice was strong and uncompromising, her playing direct."
- Sonya Alexander, NYC Examiner
"She is a singer/songwriter with a cute, funky attitude and haunting pipes that leave listeners in awe. She captivated with the dramatic pounding of the piano keys and passionate singing."
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Authors › Kristy Cunning
Kristy Cunning Books
Kristy Cunning always loves a good laugh, and lives and breathes the emotions of the characters she becomes attached to. Though she came from a family of musicians, she has zero abilities with instruments; she sounds like a strangled cat when she sings; and her dancing is downright embarrassing. Just ask anyone who knows her. Her creativity rests solely in the written word. Her family is grateful that she gave up her quest to become a famous singer.Kristy Cunning is one of the pen names C.M. Owens writes under.
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Experience a thrilling adventure in a secret society full of monsters you never knew existed. Tensions rise as you're caught in the middle of an ages-old feud between various monster factions, all while an ancient queen-like tyrant targets you. But you're not alone. You have a Van Helsing, a Morpheus, a wolf, and a vampire on your side. It's a Tuesday morning coffee break compared to your complicated past and the mass-death threats you face. This reverse harem romance is not for the faint of heart, with explicit language, adult content, and dark humor.
This dark and humorous book follows a protagonist whose life is now filled with monsters and mayhem. The theme of vengeance and retribution has heated up the monster world, and the protagonist finds herself in the middle of it all. As she navigates through battles and complicated relationships, the reader is taken on a thrilling ride that includes sexual content and mature language. Let the games begin.
Enter a world where monsters, vampires, and alphas roam free, and the girl who can't die is the talk of the town. Follow her journey as she accidentally raises a psychotic alpha vampire and is forced to use her sexuality to bring back his old friends. With dark humor, sexual content, and a reverse harem, this book is not for the faint of heart. Start with Book 1, Gypsy Blood, and join the adventure of a lifetime.
This thrilling Reverse Harem Romance follows a woman who doesn't know exactly 'what' she is but does know who she is. Her life is turned upside down when she finds herself attached to four wildly different monsters who fight for her affection. She yearns for answers and is tired of losing people she cares about. With humor and wit, this story will keep you on your toes until the very end.
"Gypsy Moon" is a thrilling book that delves into the search for truth and the consequences that come with it. Follow the story of a young woman who discovers the secrets of her past, and the four monsters she has grown attached to who are reunited with their former love. This novel is not for the faint of heart, as it contains mature content, dark humor, and strong language. Don't miss out on this captivating addition to the "Gypsy" series.
A young girl with old gypsy blood sees the dead and has killer cults hunting her family. After her mother's death, she discovers a world filled with monsters and only lethal guides to help her survive. This book features reverse harem, explicit language, sexual content, and dark humor.
This book is a thrilling journey through hell, following the protagonist as they navigate their way out while keeping their charges alive. Along the way, they aim to achieve some new goals, including getting a more badass name and finding out who killed them. Expect a reverse harem with sexual situations and dark humor, along with plenty of foul language.
This book follows a ghost trying to become a real girl while convincing four men to make her their toy. She must also uncover her identity and why she's been haunting them for five years. Expect sexual situations, reverse harem, dark humor, as well as language that might offend.
A hell-spawn must learn to take a hit and decide whether to save or destroy the world in this thrilling conclusion to a darkly humorous and sexually charged reverse harem series. Join the most screwed up collection of antiheroes as they navigate love, sacrifice, and the weight of the world on their shoulders. Don't miss the finale of this unforgettable ride.
"Discover a thrilling tale of a former ghost transformed into The Apocalypse, accompanied by Four Horsemen with Gothic looks and serious attitude problems. With Satan as her father, she sets out to conquer her new goals, including making her boys love her, making a deal with the devil, and solving the mystery of her own death. Prepare for dark humor, explicit content, and a reverse harem you won't forget!"
The Dark Side by Kristy Cunning

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Remember This!Thoughts, Inspirations, and Life Lessons
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Her father was still alive, but she wanted to say Kaddish for him anyway.
Ten years ago Lisa Genova self-published her novel Still Alice, because as recently as 2007 no establishment publisher would touch a story about a woman with early-onset dementia. Then Still Alice became a best-seller and a popular film, and actress Julianne Moore won...
Possibly the world’s first dementia-friendly service to happen in a mainstream synagogue, rather than a nursing home
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If you walk past a Hanukah menorah set in the window of a magnificent house, it burns no brighter than that in a ramshackle one.