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The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, July 2nd in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street.
Agenda items for the July 2nd regular meeting include:
- Receiving a request from the Community Integration Committee for 2020 Census support.
- Making an appointment to the City of Yakima Arts Commission.
- Holding the first of two public hearings regarding adoption of the six-year Transportation Improvement Plan and amending the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan Capital Facilities Element.
- Considering a letter of support for La Casa Hogar citizenship grant application.
Click the following link to see the complete agenda packet for the regular meeting on Tuesday, July 2nd – https://yakima.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/MeetingView.aspx?MeetingID=564&MinutesMeetingID=-1&doctype=Agenda
The July 2nd Yakima City Council regular meeting will air live at 5:30 pm on Y-PAC, Charter Cable channel 194.
The meeting will also be streamed live on the City of Yakima website at https://www.yakimawa.gov/council/live-stream/


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A boarding kennels can be a rather different environment to what most family dogs are used to. The daily routine is different, there is the presence of other dogs and unfamiliar people and the typically higher activity level. Most dogs, being generally quite sociable animals, take to the environment well and have a really good time. A few can find it a bit intimidating or stressful.
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Top Countries with Most Electric Vehicles
Several countries in the world have agreed to prohibit the use of conventional internal combustion vehicles
To curb the rising pollution around the world, several countries have decided to ban the use of conventional internal combustion vehicles forever. In recent years, the production and purchase of electric vehicles have spiralled into a movement as individuals around the realm are choosing electric vehicles to do their part in the battle against raging pollution. Surprisingly, the COVID-19 pandemic has not formed an enormous dent in the electric vehicles industry as several provinces have made a giant leap in the same field. So, which country is leading the pack?
Norway- Norway leads the pack as the country sells 80,000 electric vehicles a year, which means it sells 148 electric vehicles per 10,000 individuals. The country did so by presenting several incentives and waiving off taxes (toll and vehicle tax) on electric vehicles. The country also waived off heavy custom tariffs on electric vehicles, which made the cars pocket-friendly and accessible to people.
Sweden- The second place in the world is captured by Sweden as the country sells 41 electric vehicles per 10,000 individuals. Electric vehicles are extraordinarily famous in the Nordic regions. Around 28 per cent of Sweden’s automobile market is occupied and owned by electric vehicles manufacturer as the country sold close to 57,000 fully electric/plug-in hybrid in the initial three quarters of the year 2020.
Netherlands- Smart decisions by the government to make electric vehicles popular in the country have put the Netherlands ahead of several other countries in the race of electric vehicles adoption. The Dutch government offers different kinds of incentives to electric vehicle buyers, which makes it pleasanter for the patrons to acquire electric cars. In the fiscal year 2020, 21 per cent of the newly registered vehicles in the Netherlands were fully electric vehicles whereas 4 per cent were plug-in hybrid vehicles.
China- No, we have not added China because it runs the peak number of electric vehicles in the world. The reason we have included China in the list is that it dictates the electric vehicles manufacturing market in the world. The Asian country sells over one million electric vehicles in a single year. When it comes to the usage of electric vehicles in China, the country sells only seven electric vehicles per 10,000 persons.


Malda cop collapses in annual sports meet, dies
Police constable Moksedur Rahaman, 32, died from a massive heart attack while participating in the annual sports meet of the department in Malda on Tuesday.
Rahaman, a resident of Itahar block in North Dinajpur district, was posted in the special task force as a constable.
Sources said the constable complained of severe chest pain during the tug-of-war at the sports meet.
“He was immediately rushed to the Malda medical college and shifted to a private nursing home. However, late in the evening he breathed his last,” said a source.
Rahaman’s body was brought to police lines on Wednesday where state minister Sabina Yeasmin and Malda SP Alok Rajoria paid their last respect. “We are saddened by his demise. We will take all measures to help his family members,” said SP Rajoria.


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AFI was asked by the Royal Air Force Museum London to arrange the transportation of a former US Air Force Lockheed C130 Hercules cockpit.
With over 2500 aircraft having been built, the Hercules is one of the most important transport aircraft in the world.
This particular aircraft was a WC130 example with the “W” denoting it was used for weather-related duties, including flying through Hurricanes to collect important data.
The aircraft was located in Arizona USA and being over 4 ½ metres in diameter presented a few challenges in moving it to its new home.
It was needed in the UK in time for the 100th Anniversary celebrations of the RAF so we had to work under a close time constraint as it has to be in position by mid-June 2018.
Road permits, vehicle escorts, export permits etc were all put in place and with help from our partners in the USA, CJ International, the Oceanfreight of the aircraft from the US West Coast to Southampton was organised.
Once it arrived the aircraft was cleared through UK customs. Next, we had to get Highways agency permission for its delivery to the museum. Its size meant it taking up two lanes on the motorway network and the capital’s roads. Despite the potential obstacles in its way, the aircraft arrived at the museum on time and ready for its installation for display to the public.

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I regret that the mayor and his allies were able to push through their budget without the need to address the issues raised in recent weeks by those seeking to avert any increase in this year’s West Windsor municipal tax rate. I suppose we should be grateful that the majority threw the taxpayers of this town the bone of $150,000 of tax relief from the original budget. I am sure that we wouldn’t have gotten even that much if it weren’t for the strenuous efforts of Bryan Maher and Linda Geevers.
Although I am disappointed at the outcome, I am even more disappointed at the process and the heavy-handed partisanship exhibited by the majority. At the March 26 meeting, I thought real progress had been made towards a bipartisan compromise, when Kristina Samonte voted in favor of the zero-cent increase non-binding proposal. But three weeks is a long time in politics, and it is evident that she was forced to toe the party line when it counted. Her body language and facial expressions clearly showed that she was unhappy with the position that she was forced into by the mayor and his supporters on the Council.
I might also add that I found Michael Herbert’s role in the discussions to be troublesome. He obviously counseled the mayor’s Council supporters on the finer points of Robert’s Rules ahead of time, but neglected to do the same for those members who favored a different approach. Perhaps the outcome would have been the same, but at least now we should all recognize that Mr. Herbert has a conflict as an advisor to both the mayor and the Council.
To conclude, it is clear that people in this town want tax relief. It is also clear that this so-called “damned good budget” — Kamal Khanna’s words, not mine — contains more reserves than is needed and operating line items that can be cut. In their wisdom, the mayor and his backers found all of $10,000 in operating savings, in just one line item.
Excluding salaries and wages and debt service, that amounts to a 0.05 percent cut from the mayor’s original budget proposal. I find that pathetic. At the very least, the majority should have found enough savings to offset the cost of those infamous helicopter lessons that the town is obligated to reimburse!
I believe the mayor made a big mistake by not showing a scintilla of willingness to compromise on his budget. The implication is that the budget is perfection itself — a notion that is hard to square with reality. There is always room for improvement. It’s a shame that the mayor and his allies have chosen to close their ears and eyes to the needs and wishes of the taxpayers of West Windsor.
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UPDATE: Police confirmed that the man pictured in the CCTV footage has been identified. The original article can still be read below, but we have removed that image.
Hampshire Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was sexually assaulted in a pub in Aldershot.
On Sunday, October 3 officers received reports of an incident inside the premises of The George pub in Victoria Road, Aldershot.
A woman was reportedly a victim of a sexual assault at around 1.05am.
Officers are keen to speak to the man pictured in the CCTV image as part of their investigation into the incident. They are also appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to phone 101 with the reference 44210397613. Alternatively, you can phone Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111.


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1. This case has been referred by a learned Judge of this Court to a Bench of two Judges because it raises a novel point.
2. At a municipal election held at Chandausi there was a quadrangular contest between four candidates, who had all deposited Rs. 50 as security under Rule 22 of the Municipal Rules. The applicant Sahu Kalyan Das got less than the minimum fraction of the number of votes recorded which is prescribed by Rule 34. The election was objected to by another defeated candidate and was ultimately set aside by the Commissioner. The learned Commissioner held that the election must be quashed because there were no official marks on the ballot papers at all required by Rule 45 and the whole proceedings were accordingly void ab initio. Rule 45 is imperative and lays down that the ballot paper shall be rejected if it has not the official mark. As none of the ballot papers had any official mark, they were all rejected, and the whole election was set aside and a fresh election was ordered. The applicant applied to the Municipal Board for a refund of the amount of his deposit but his application was refused. He then filed a suit in the Court of Small Causes, and his suit has been dismissed on the ground that the deposit was rightly forfeited under Rule 34.
3. As the case is a Small Cause Court case we have power under Section 25 of the Act to revise the order if it is not according to law.
4. The forfeiture under Rule 34 follows automatically,
if a candidate is not elected and the number of votes polled by him does not exceed that fraction of the total number of votes polled which is obtained by dividing the fraction of 1/8th by the number of seats for which the election is being held.
5. In the present case none of the ballot papers was considered valid because it had no official mark. Accordingly all the ballot papers wore rejected as being invalid. Rule 34 also provides that the number of ballot papers shall be deemed to be the number of ballot papers other than 'spoiled' ballot papers and tendered ballot paper. It therefore follows that all the ballot papers were invalid and were therefore spoiled' ballot papers.
6. The learned Counsel for the parties have not drawn our attention to any rule where (Spoiled ballot paper has been defined. We therefore take it that a ballot paper which is rejected under Rule 45 must be a spoiled ballot paper. All the ballot papers being invalid there was no valid vote cast at all. lit is accordingly impossible to say that the applicant received less than the requisite minimum fraction of the total number of votes validly polled, as there was not a single valid vote cast. We are of opinion that there was no forfeiture of the deposit in this case. We must guard ourselves from being understood to hold that if an election is set aside on a ground personal to the elected candidate and a fresh election is ordered no forfeiture can in any, case take place.
7. The application is accordingly allowed and the decree of the Court below is set aside, and the plaintiff's suit for recovery of Rs. 50 is decreed with costs in both Courts.


Infinix Note 12 Series Launched: Price, Specs
New Delhi: Infinix has launched its Infinix Note 12 series in the market. The series includes Infinix Note 12, Infinix Hot 12 and Infinix 6 HD. Let us know about the features and specifications of these three smartphones, from price etc.
Infinix Note 12 and Hot 12 price
Infinix Note 12 The price of the 6GB RAM and 128GB variant of the smartphone is BDT 18,299 i.e. Rs 16,200. Whereas the price of 4GB RAM and 64GB and 4GB RAM and 128GB storage variants Infinix Global is available on site. Infinix Note 12 is available in the market in Force Black, Jewel Blue and Sunset Golden. Talking about availability, it is in Bangladesh available Is. The 4GB + 128GB storage variant of The Infinix Hot 12 is priced at NGN 93,200 i.e. Rs 17,200. As for the colour options, it is available in Legend White, Lucky Green, Origin Blue and Racing Black colours and is available in Nigeria. available Is.
Specifications of Infinix Note 12
Talking about the specification, Infinix Note 12 has a 6.7-inch Full HD + AMOLED display, which has a resolution of 1080×2400 pixels, a 20: 9 aspect ratio. Talking about the processor, the Octa-core MediaTek Helio G88 SoC processor has been given in this smartphone. Talking about storage, this smartphone has been given 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, which can be expanded up to 2TB via a microSD card. Talking about the camera setup, this smartphone has a 50-megapixel first camera, a 2-megapixel second camera and a QVGA sensor. At the same time, a 16-megapixel selfie camera has been given on the front of this smartphone. Talking about battery backup, a 5000mAh battery has been given in Infinix Note 12, which is supported by a 33W flash charge. Talking about dimensions, its length is 144.43 mm, width is 76.66, thickness is 7.90 mm and weight is 184.5 grams. This dual sim smartphone works on XOS 10.6 based on Android 11.
Specifications of Infinix Hot 12
As for the specification of Infinix Hot 12, It has a 6.82-inch TFT IPS display, which has a resolution of 720×1612 pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate. Talking about the processor, the Octa-core MediaTek Helio G85 SoC processor has been given in this smartphone. Talking about storage, this smartphone has been given 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. Talking about the camera setup, this smartphone has a 13-megapixel primary camera, a 2-megapixel second camera and an AI lens. At the same time, an 8-megapixel selfie camera has been given on the front of this smartphone.


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Park News - (7/14/19) Well we never did hear the results of any kind of investigation into what happened, but it seems that Cedar Point has been able to reopen Valravn to guests this weekend. Word from a guest was that they are only running two trains, with the third one spotted sitting at an off-site maintenance facility.
(7/9/19) A reader sent in a quick Valravn update from Cedar Point this week. While Valravn isn’t open to guests yet, they did say they saw the ride testing with two trains in the evening, one with water dummies and the other was empty. This was done for a short time and then the ride shut down and trains put away.
If I had to guess however, this wasn’t a test of trying to reopen the ride, it sounds like they may have been trying to determine what went wrong during the incident, as the combo of a loaded train and an empty train running is what took place just prior to the incident.
Elsewhere in the park, they reported that the Blue Streak as well as the Railroad were both closed due to some flooding issues in the park that had caused the water levels to rise.
(7/4/19) Cedar Fair has made another interesting purchase this week with the confirmation that they have bought the Sawmill Creek Resort which is about 7 miles from Cedar Point. The 236 room resort will be upgraded and modernized over the next two years, and sits on a 235-acre site that includes 28-acres of waterfront property on Lake Erie, a marina, indoor and outdoor pools, on-site restaurants, a conference center and an 18-hole golf course along with 50-acres of undeveloped land.
(6/30/19) Screamscape has done a little more digging into the train bump incident that took place on Cedar Point’s Valravn coaster a couple days ago. I was able to get in touch with someone knowledgeable who witnessed the incident first hand and was willing to answer questions and tell us more about what happened.
Keep in mind this is not part of an official investigation into the incident, as we don’t know all the facts. This is only being reported to prevent the spread of misinformation and exaggeration by others.
Now first, here is one item of information that hasn’t made it into all the public reports. Immediately before the incident, Valravn was down briefly, with a train paused on the lift hill. The ride was restarted, rechecked and cleared for operation again.
They were able to get two trains onto the line following this, and the first train came through just fine and stopped in the station, floor plates raised, and was being loaded with riders. At this point in time, the second train (loaded with riders) was making it’s run around the course, and slowed down as designed when hitting the magnetic brake run.
As designed, the train is supposed to slow to a crawl while passing through the magnetic brakes and then stop near the bottom of the brake hill when entering the friction brakes. The train will pass through a series of friction brakes that are supposed to control the speed of the train it approaches the flat ‘transfer track’ area, where the train is then controlled by drive tires.
According to our witness, after passing into the friction brake zone, the train began to accelerate down the hill, as if the friction brake system was not engaging at all. By the time the train rolled onto the drive tires on the short transfer track, it was simply moving too fast for the drive tires to stop it and it collided into the back of the train in the station.
According to our source’s best guess, they believe the train was moving somewhere around 20-25mph at the point of collision. The B&M’s trains have a pair of large round impact bumper style devices mounted to the front and back of each train which took the brunt of the damage, but since the floor plated in the station were raised to load the train, those floor plates are also said to have taken extensive damage. I’m told that almost all of these floor plates will likely have to be replaced before Valravn can run again due to the damage.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing, though if this and other witness reports are accurate, the point of failure seems to be the friction brakes, though the cause for this isn’t known as the brakes reportedly worked as designed when the first train went through, which has led some to wonder if the computer failed to activate them when the second train came through untouched, or if perhaps the system was left in some kind of maintenance mode from the previous stoppage.
Despite some early rumors of trying to operate the ride with just one train for the rest of the season, I believe it may be several weeks until the investigation is over, the damage repaired and Valravn is cleared to take to the skies once more.
(6/27/19) A quick update on the Valravn collision at Cedar Point. According to additional guest reports (including reports from a rider who was one the train that hit the other), they say that the train did not slip through the brakes, but instead nearly came to a stop before suddenly accelerating forward again. This makes sense as all modern B&M coasters use magnetic braking systems, so it sounds like the train stopped as designed in the magnetic brakes, but then was pulled forward by the tire-drive positioning system which must have malfunctioned and caused the collision. Keeping in mind that these are Floorless trains, that means the floor plates that rise up between around the seating rows were in place during the collision, and were reportedly bent and damaged in the incident. As these will have to be repaired before the ride can reopen, I can only imagine that it will be several weeks before Valravn is ready to run.
(6/26/19) I just heard from a reader visiting Cedar Point on Wednesday that there was a train collision in the station on Valravn as the incoming train slipped through the brakes and ran into the back of the train in the station. We don’t know any details about possible damage or operational status, though I would assume Valravn will be closed for awhile while they investigate what happened.
You can also see a Twitter post from another park guest who was in line when it happened.
(5/19/19) The local news went for a quick ride on the 10-passenger Grave Digger monster truck attraction course set up at Cedar Point. I’m not sure if they are being a bit conservative on this test run or not, but it looks to move a bit slow. Check it out below.
(5/15/19) A reader sent in more photos from Cedar Point showing off the course they are setting up for the Mosnter Jam truck ride, a new Italian food restaurant called Hugo’s, and a new sign celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Cedar Creek Mine Ride.
(5/13/19) A reader stopped by Cedar Point over the weekend and sent in some pictures from the park. They report that the new Forbidden Frontier experience area is set to open on May 24th, with the entrance placed in the former Shoot the Rapids station area. The Monster Jam Thunder Alley area is being set up, with a few trucks on site already in the Luminosity area, with tarps thrown over them. That last bit is kind of amusing, as the giant wheels and other parts (zombie arms?) of the trucks are sticking out everywhere.
(5/6/19) According to Screamscape readers, Cedar Point has installed a metal detector at Steel Vengeance and is asking guests to remove cell phones and keys from their pockets and put them in a zippered pouch mounted to the train by your legs. Other small objects can also be “secured in cargo pockets” if you are wearing the right clothing.
(4/14/19) Three different Cedar Fair parks will have a visit from a new traveling exhibit attraction this summer called Monster Jam: Thunder Alley. The exhibit will feature five different famous Monster Trucks (Grave Digger, Max-D, Megalodon, Zombie and El Toro Loco), where guests not only be able to get up close and get a photo, but also climb inside the trucks to see what they are like from the driver’s point of view. You’ll also be able to stroll around the Monster Jam Garade to learn more about the creation of these massive vehicles. They also say there will be a “Monster Jam Freestyle Ride” where guests can climb into a 10-passenger Grave Digger or Megalodon car and be taken through a freestyle course. No major details were given about that, but apparently this is a real vehicle and not a simulator.
Look for Mosnter Jam: Thunder Alley to appear at the follow parks:
Cedar Point - From May 18 through to June 30
Kings Dominion - From July 20 through September 2
Dorney Park - From September 14 through November 3.
One more fantastic bit of news… unlike the old Dinosaur Alive exhibits, admission into Monster Jam: Thunder Alley will be included with park admission, though I believe you will be able to purchase a VIP Reservation for the Freestyle experience if you want to cut ahead of the line. As you might expect, availability for this unique attraction is expected to be limited.
(3/3/19) I’m told a couple of new eateries will arrive at Cedar Point this season. The Midway Market Buffet near Raptor and Blue Streak will be replaced with Hugo’s Italian Kitchen, offering up all new flavorful dishes. Meanwhile the former site of The Witches Wheel is said to become home to a new MoTown musical themed outdoor dining space called BackBeatQue.
(2/27/19) According to a local news report Cedar Point will change their policy about allowing riders on Steel Vengeance to keep their phones with them when they ride in 2019. They say that they have added zippered pouches to the bottom of the seats to hold phones and other loose items, because the ride quickly gained a reputation of pulling loose items out of riders pockets when it opened last year before the total ban on loose objects went into effect.
(1/12/19) Cedar Point fans… want to buy one of the park’s old Dodgem cars or a car from the old Witches Wheel? Looks like an Ohio based used car dealer picked up all of them and is now selling them online, asking $325 each for of the 20 Witches Wheel cars, or $695 each for a Dodgem bumper car.
(1/11/19) We know Cedar Point has been buying up extra property along the mainland for the past year, mostly near their existing employee dorm facilities. The expectation was that they would be building new bigger and more modern dorm space for the future, and they were even granted the zoning to do so a few months back. While Cedar Point has still not officially said what they are planning, I’m guessing work on new dorms could begun sooner than later as the park has begun to demolish the smaller dorm buildings on the peninsula itself directly connected to the park. The red buildings in question was formerly known as The Cedars Hotel before being converted into dorm space when newer guest hotels were built to replace them.
(11/24/18) The Sandusky Register reports that Cedar Point has obtained a little more property just outside the theme park complex along the corridor leading to the causeway. This time around the park actually acquired some actual roads that ran through the properties and connected to property they obtained last year.
2019 - Forbidden Frontier on Adventure Island - (3/3/19) Cedar Point has revealed a map showing off just one section of Forbidden Frontier called Snake River Swamp. It sounds like this could be one of the first areas you encounter after arriving from the mainland, and you’ll be tasked with finding a way to cross through it in order to explore more of the island. The drawing shows off some interesting boats you might use to gain access to the other side, or risk traveling along a floating (and bouncing / splashing?) bridge pathway. Then there are areas to explore, like a boat at a dock, waterfalls, buildings and more… but that’s supposed to be the fun of Forbidden Frontier, taking the time to explore it all for yourself and discover what you can along the way.
(2/22/19) Cedar Point released a little more information about Forbidden Frontier on Adventure Island this past week. As explained before, they confirm that much like Knott’s Ghost Town Alive attraction, this can best be explained as being as “experiential attraction” as you take park in a grand storytelling adventure “that begins with YOU.”
“You’re invited to explore an island previously closed off to visitors, but in a way, it has its loose connections to Frontier Town.” “It’s a live-action, as-it’s-happening story. Only instead of just sitting back and watching (which you can), you can be IN the story. And it doesn’t matter what time of day you visit – something is always happening, and you’re always welcome to see it.”
Visit the island and you’ll find yourself inside what appears to be a thriving community. “In fact, you may be asked to roll up your sleeves and help farm the land. Or perhaps go on a secret mission, deliver special messages or decipher a cryptic puzzle. You may run into goats, chickens and even an emu. Or better yet, dig for that rumored treasure.”
In the end, this is the kind of attraction that is whatever you make of it, and the rabbit hole can be as deep or shallow as your level of participation and willingness to play along. The best thing however is that it is free for everyone to experience.
(1/30/19) Coaster-Nation reports that Cedar Point’s new Forbidden Frontier on Adventure Island attraction may very well feature a new ropes course attraction with some interactive elements, based on comments made during a Masterplan presentation about the California’s Great America park and attractions they were working on.
(10/31/18) According to the Sandusky Register the new Forbidden Frontier on Adventure Island coming to Cedar Point in 2019, guests “will interact with characters as they unlock puzzles and enjoy active challenges” with activities designed to stimulate guests brawn and brains. While not much more has been revealed just yet, I’m guessing Cedar Point will be borrowing heavily from the Ghost Town Alive playbook from sister park, Knott’s Berry Farm, who has been running a similar guest-interactive role-play experience over the past three summers with evolving storylines.
(8/23/18) Cedar Point is closing Dinosaurs Alive this fall and will replace it with something new called Forbidden Frontier on Adventure Island for the 2019 season.
"Grab your map and prepare for a minute-by-minute real-life adventure, where you and others are challenged, questioned and pushed to the limits in both brain and brute power. Be immersed in interactive encounters with the island inhabitants, push yourself with physically active challenges that test your resourcefulness and fortitude! It's your job to discover and uncover all that you can; to solve the mystery surrounding the Forbidden Frontier, and return to tell the tale. Every ending is different and determined by you and the secrets you unlock!" So check in on the official webpage over the off-season as the unveil more about this new project to us over the off-season.
2020 - New Major Attraction - Speculation - (8/30/16) So when is Cedar Point planning to add their next coaster? It’s a bit far out to know for sure, but 2020 seems to be a very likely date, as the park will be celebrating the 150th Anniversary of Cedar Point that year.


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“We really kind of hit our boiling point, which was 130 dogs, and we have only 40 kennels,” said Jenny Miller, Maui Humane Society interim CEO.
They said the number one reason owners surrender or leave their pets behind is the lack of pet-friendly affordable housing.
“People are being displaced from their homes and there’s simply no availability of housing that allows for pets,” said Miller.
It’s so bad that Maui Humane Society said they would have to start euthanizing high-risk animals because they can’t hold all of them. None have been euthanized and most were adopted but there is a waitlist to surrender other animals.
“We can offer, you know, we can help fix your fence, we can offer behavior training, we can offer all sorts of resources to help with any type of issue,” said Miller. “That would mean that that animal didn’t come in here.”
“The high cost of living and the lack of affordable pet-friendly housing, we’re seeing it as an emerging crisis,” said Brandy Shimabukuro from the Hawaiian Humane Society.
The new shelter in West Oahu has freed up space, but that location is quickly filling up too. The goal is to inspire more landlords to allow pets and also stop breed and size restrictions.
“There really is a nation-wide crisis right now specifically with adult dog shelter populations which are over capacity across the board,” she added. “I think that’s exasperated here in Hawaii because of the high cost of living and the lack of affordable pet-friendly housing, we’re seeing it as an emerging crisis.”
Another issue officials said is management companies.
According to the state’s housing website, tenants who live in state public housing developments are allowed to own common household pets.
“What some people don’t realize is that, you know, an animal let’s say a dog is not meant to live in a shelter, they are not meant to live in such a chaotic, crazy, confined space with limited abilities,” Miller said. “And they often decline, their physical and their mental health really can go downhill for some of these animals to the point where they are self-harming, or they may even bite or become aggressive. And so these animals really just needed to get out of here in order to save themselves.”
Miller also suggests reaching out to the landlord and seeing if they are open to meeting your pet, do a meet and greet, create a resume for your pet, and provide the landlord with veterinary records and let them know your pet is well taken care of.
As for senior pets not getting adopted as much as puppies, the Hawaiian Humane Society says senior pets are sometimes even better because they require less training.
“I think a lot of folks look at age as a barrier because they think ‘Oh I’m not going to have as much time with this pet, or they think they might want a puppy or kitten so I can train them and I think people don’t realize senior pets have just as much life to give and sometimes they fit lifestyles better because they are lower energy but that doesn’t mean they cant provide as much love,” Shimabukuro added.
Housing is even more limited on the Garden Isle. “It’s getting very full, we’ve been beyond this critical capacity for the entirety of this year and a lot of last year as well,” Fowlkes from Kauai Humane Society said.
“We’re also seeing that a lot of our rescue partners on the mainland are facing similar capacity crises. So we’re having less opportunity to transfer to the mainland, which is something that we do rely on for positive outcomes in our shelter,” she added.
Stray animals are also an issue statewide. All are urging the public to make sure their pets are microchipped or have tags ahead of the Fourth of July holiday.

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Prisoner Rape Isn't Funny
If you've been watching television lately, you might have seen a lighthearted commercial for 7-Up called "Captive Audience." In the ad, a 7-Up spokesperson hands out cans of soda to prisoners. When he accidentally drops a can, he quips that he won't pick it up, implying that to bend down is to risk being raped. Later in the ad, a cell door slams, trapping the spokesperson on a bed with another man who refuses to take his arm from around him.
Nearly 100 human rights groups, HIV/AIDS groups, civil rights and sexual violence organizations were outraged by the ad, claiming it perpetuated callousness toward prisoner rape, a serious and widespread human rights abuse. No corporation, the groups argued, would make jokes about rape outside of the prison context.
After a month of protest and bad press, Dr Pepper/Seven Up Inc. decided to pull the commercial off the air.
But how could 7-Up think that jokes about prisoner rape were funny in the first place?
Well, for one, their ad agency, Young & Rubicam, told them so. The prestigious New York agency, which boasts clients like Sony, was responsible for creating the ad as part of the comedic "Make 7-Up Yours" campaign. And several consumer focus groups told them so. According to 7-Up, they reacted "quite favorably" to early tests of the ad. And even the Directors Guild of America told them so. They nominated the ad series for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Commercials in 2001.
It seems everyone "got it" when the spokesman said he wouldn't bend over, and that no one thought about the real problem of prisoner rape.
In fact, for many people, their understanding of rape in prison is limited to the realm of locker-room humor and "don't drop the soap" jokes. But unfortunately, prisoner rape is a reality, happening right now, to real people, causing real suffering. And the truth is it is not funny at all.
It was not funny for Roderick Johnson, a Texas man serving time for a nonviolent crime. Over an 18-month period, Johnson was raped, abused and degraded almost every day by the prison gangs that literally enslaved him. Threatened with death, he was routinely rented out to fellow prisoners for $5 to $10 per sex act.
It was not funny for Robin Darbyshire, who on a four-day trip en route to a Colorado jail was repeatedly taunted, threatened with death and forced to expose herself to the armed driver of the transport van.
It was not funny for Rodney Hulin, Jr. who was 16 when he was sent to an adult prison for setting a trash container on fire. Only 5 foot 2, he was raped within a week of arriving in the Clemens Unit in Texas. His pleas for protection were repeatedly denied as older inmates continued to beat him, rob him and force him to perform oral sex. Eventually, Rodney hanged himself. He lay in a coma for four months before he died.
Unfortunately, these three prisoners are not alone. Men, women and youth are routinely raped and sexually brutalized in prisons throughout the country. Considered by international legal bodies to be a form of torture, prisoner rape derails justice and destroys human dignity.
Rape in prison is a reality that most people have learned to ignore or have grown to accept. But it is an institutionalized form of cruelty that infringes upon basic human rights, contributes to the spread of disease and perpetuates violence both inside and outside of prison walls.
Following an incident of rape, victims suffer both physical and psychological pain. Gang rapes can be particularly brutal, leaving victims viciously beaten, and in rare cases, dead. The abuse can be relentless; survivors of prisoner rape are frequently marked by other inmates as targets for additional attacks. Long-term consequences of prisoner rape may include post-traumatic stress disorder, rape trauma syndrome, substance abuse and suicide.
Significantly, HIV rates are eight to 10 times higher inside prison than outside. Nonviolent offenders are among the most likely to be raped, and in the context of HIV/AIDS, this may amount to an unadjudicated death sentence for a minor offense. In addition, upon release, victims may bring with them emotional scars and learned violent behavior that continue the cycle of harm.
And what does this have to do with routine jokes about prisoner rape?
One problem victims like Roderick Johnson, Robin Darbyshire and Rodney Hulin face is that too often prison officials, like the general public, do not take this problem seriously. All three victims reported the abuse, and all three were ignored by officials, who refused to believe in the severity of the victims' suffering.
Prisoner rape may be a common subject of jokes, but pandering to the insensitivity only perpetuates callousness regarding this horrific, widespread abuse.
Stop Prisoner Rape, a nonprofit human rights group, was founded over 20 years ago to bring the dangers of prisoner rape into the public consciousness. Together with 96 other organizations, Stop Prisoner Rape sought to open the eyes of 7-Up executives to a very real horror. And to their credit, 7-Up listened and responded by pulling the ad -- the first such cancellation in the corporation's 75-year history.
We applaud 7-Up for changing its mind about Captive Audience. And we would like to see 7-Up go further, by publicly supporting efforts to end the widespread wrong that is prisoner rape. Legislation is about to be introduced in Congress that would go part of the way toward addressing rape in prisons. With public support from mainstream companies like 7-Up, we can help ensure that systematic sexual violence is prevented in U.S. jails and prisons.
Now that would be something to smile about.
Sabrina Qutb is the communications director of Stop Prisoner Rape, a nonprofit human rights group founded in 1979 by prison rape survivors. Lara Stemple is the group's executive director.

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Agricultural access roads in Felicity and environs will be improved using old road materials taken from Connector Road.
This is according to outgoing Vice-President of the Agricultural Society, Devica Sookoo.
She says farmers will now benefit from over 1,000 yards of salvaged road materials to help fix the roads they use to get in and out of their farms daily.
Ms Sookoo explains that Felicity is a major food basket with over three million pounds of sweet potatoes produced annually.
She is thanking the Works Minister for ensuring the material reached the farmers and the Chaguanas Mayor for assisting with trucks and a backhoe team.
Ms Sookoo is now hoping that the Minister can assist in the repair of the Randy Carter Bridge in the shortest possible time.

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Athletics, Community Service, and Student Services, in collaboration with STAND and Grassroots, are excited to announce the launch of a new Strava Challenge! After the great results of the last edition, this project has further developed with the help of our Student Clubs!
Closures, social distancing, and canceled activities have been just some of the challenges we all have faced this year. Unfortunately, the fitness world is seeing a huge change in how we operate with these new guidelines and we are all trying to do our part to stay safe, keep our distance, and maintain a healthy lifestyle through physical & mental health and wellness.
We are happy to announce the JCU Fitness Center has a new location to host our outdoor fitness classes. Come join us on the Secchia Terrace, Guarini Campus!
On Friday, October 23rd JCU Gladitor’s were finally able to participate in the first in-person intramural event of the semester. Five individuals; Niccolo Volpe, Fausto Perez, Francesco Felici, alumno Abdul Aboushwesha and staff member Alessandro Fucile, competed tirelessly against one another in a 1 vs. 1 Tennis Tournament at Emila De Vialar.
The Athletics Department is excited to welcome all the new Fall 2020 Gladiators and meet again the students who are already part of our amazing community at John Cabot University. It is important for us at Athletics to underline and give credit to the terrific work that the entire JCU community has done and continues doing in order to guarantee the safety of all students and staff. For this reason, we are happy to invite all Gladiators to participate in the different sports activities offered this semester.


HARARE – Human rights campaigners have urged the Zimbabwean government to stop a police shoot-to-kill policy against criminals as the country sinks into worsening crime.
Rights campaigners said the policy violates all laws and regulations, both Zimbabwean and international, and has demanded that the police immediately retract this faulty policy and replace it with reasonable and legal policies for regulating police work.
Scores of officers have been killed in the line of duty in gunfire exchange with daring criminals, mainly robbers and carjackers, and figures are likely to rise as violent crime steadily rises as the economy flat lines.
The police has also been dragged to court by families of deceased criminals who say they were shot by the police, allegedly deliberately.
There are fears that more violence will be sparked by the decree to use lethal force against violent criminals.
At a memorial service of detective assistant inspector Thadius Chipanga, who was killed last Wednesday, head of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), assistant commissioner Simon Nyathi told mourners at Morris Depot over the weekend that the police force has been allowed to match criminals’ firepower with deadly force, and permitted to “shoot-to-kill” without worrying about what happens next.
Rights activists called on the Zimbabwean government to issue an urgent order to police to stop using “lethal force.”
Lovemore Madhuku, a constitutional law expert and University of Zimbabwe lecturer, said while Zimbabwean security forces have a duty to rein in criminal violence, shooting to kill was illegal.
“It’s illegal, it’s very illegal, they cannot shoot to kill,” Madhuku told the Daily News. “Of course they can kill in self-defence.”
Human rights groups and others warned that such macho rhetoric would lead to innocent people being killed by gung-ho policemen believing they had been let off the leash by the police chief.
Irene Petras, executive director of Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights said in terms of the law, police should have reasonable suspicion that an offence has been committed.
“Where a suspect is resisting arrest, they can use reasonable force,” Petras said. “They are supposed to judge and use the force that is necessary if a suspect is resisting.
“Shooting-to-kill, that should only be used in extreme circumstances where they can’t use any other alternatives.
“It should be the last resort; it should never be the first option. It should be used when there is no other way in terms of subduing the suspect. There must be a reasonable cause.”
Nyathi told mourners at the funeral of Chipanga that violent crime was out of control and okayed the new “shoot-to-kill” dispensation.
He spoke hours before suspected armed robber Takesure Dumba, an ex-cop, alleged to have killed Chapinga, died in a shoot-out with the police.
Chapinga is the latest cop to be killed in the line of duty by criminals. Earlier on January 5 this year, police exchanged gunfire with suspected carjacker Richard Timba in Queensdale, critically injuring him.
In 2010 chief superintendent Lawrence Chatikobo was gunned down by robbers in Bulawayo while sergeant Joseph Maximus was killed in Harare.
In 2011 inspector Petros Mutedza was killed in Glen View.
“They have started a war they will never win. As police, we now have orders to shoot and kill such perpetrators,” said Nyathi.
“Those who live by the sword will die by the sword.”
But Madhuku said the officer was effectively telling his officers: kill and you will not be held accountable, kill and you will be rewarded.
“Even the issuing of that statement is a serious offence,” Madhuku said.
“It shows a society with no regard for the rule of law. They must place you before to court. If they kill, they become a judicial body not a police department. It’s illegal and contrary to the rule of law. It shows lawlessness.”
He said police were allocating themselves extra-judicial powers to carry out summary executions.
The constitutional law expert said police was an arresting authority not a court of law.
“They should arrest, the judicial body will try the person and if they are guilty they will be punished. These are separate roles,” Madhuku said. “It is the role of the executive to execute the sentence or punishment. Even if you are convicted for murder, it does not necessarily mean death sentence. The president can serve a clemency of mercy. It’s completely wrong.”
“They can’t give themselves that power. Its contrary to the rule of law. The state must never do that through the police.”
He said the policy turns the police from an institution responsible for preserving citizens’ safety, arresting suspects and bringing them to justice, to one that immediately punishes suspects, without resorting to the judiciary or the law, and in the worst possible way; intentional murder.
He emphasised that the law does not allow intentional killings for the sole reason that “armed robbers or carjackers started shooting” — as the police say — although the law does allow the use of firearms under specific conditions.
Zimbabwean law allows policemen to use firearms only when arresting a suspect caught red-handed for a felony in which an arrest is permitted, if this is the only way to achieve the arrest.
According to the law, the policeman must first give warning that he will use firearms, and must use it in accordance to regulations.
Firearms can only be used to secure an arrest and prevent an escape; the police law in no way permits the targeting of individuals with the intention of killing them.
There are also legal conditions in cases of defence of self or others against an imminent life-threatening danger, including that the person defending himself must be facing an imminent and severe danger which they cannot prevent by any other means.
Police officers also have powers that allow them to defend themselves and others without resorting to firearms, such as arrests, searches, and interrogations.
In all cases, any case of death requires a full judicial investigation, and the burden of proof lies on the officer to prove he was in a situation of self-defence.
Previously police, who have themselves often been gunned down by the “Wild West-style” gangs that terrorise Zimbabwe’s cities once in a while, were required to fire warning shots. – Gift Phiri, Political Editor


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Enforcement of laws against the sale of cigarettes to minors does result in a reduction in underage smoking. New research provides the first evidence that enforcement programmes can be effective on a national scale.
Joseph DiFranza led a team of researchers from the University of Massachusetts Medical School who investigated the effects of the Synar Amendment, a law passed in the United States in 1996 that compels local authorities to carry out 'decoy shopper' tests on tobacco retailers. He said, "The impact of tobacco sales law enforcement has never before been evaluated in a national study. As states complied with the Synar Amendment, there was a 20.8% reduction in daily smoking among 10th graders, after controlling for other factors".
By making it financially dangerous for shops to sell tobacco to underage customers, cigarette supply to this vulnerable group is reduced. The authors found that the main reductions were seen in the 'daily smokers' group; but reductions in the number of occasional smokers are also expected. According to DiFranza, "Novice smokers obtain their cigarettes by begging from friends and do not typically spend their own money until they feel a need to smoke every day. Daily smokers make most purchases and win friends by supplying peers with cigarettes. Thwarting the sale of tobacco to youth affects daily smokers directly and nondaily smokers mostly indirectly as their friends become less willing to share when it becomes difficult for them to purchase".
The cost to government of enforcing the law is around $150 per retailer per year. The authors point out that an extra two-cent tax on tobacco products would be sufficient to fund a comprehensive enforcement system. Cigarette price increases were estimated to be about twice as effective as sales enforcement in reducing underage smoking, but, as the authors conclude, "There is no reason why policy makers should choose between these approaches - all effective measures to reduce smoking among youth should be employed".
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The Wizard Of Oz!
Check out this huge spread in the latest issue of Vintage Rock Magazine (UK) on Australian guitar slinger Pat Capocci.
Pat Capocci has been part of GreazeFest since the very early days and you can catch his amazing show on Sunday arvo at GreazeFest, August 2.
GreazeFest 2020 - Fri July 31 - Sat Aug 1 - Sun Aug 2
Redland Showgrounds, Cleveland, Qld, Australia
Tickets on sale now: http://bit.ly/greazefesttickets2020


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>For those who do other clayworks in addition to functionalware, how do you comeup with those ideas? Are they related to you? Expressions of you? Ideas outside your psyche? Emotional? Just wanted to hear what other people are doing.
I used to have a huge list (can't find it just now) of sources of imagery for art, which I have used in teaching occasionally. It wasn't exhaustive, but included things like:
other media (music, movies, the news)
observation of nature
observation of the built environment (cities)
concepts available in other languages (things we don't have words for in English)
personal emotional angst
journals - yours or somebody else's
structured design principles (geometry, the Golden Mean, etc.)
borrowing (or stealing, depending on how you do it) from other cultures
exploring your family's history and cultural background
the human body
myths and folklore, storytelling
conversations with your imaginary playmate
things you pick up off the ground while taking a walk
stuff that freaks you out so bad you can't talk about it any other way
physics and the origin of the universe
These are just ones that come to me off the top of my head. You get the picture: anything can be fodder for the artistic imagination. In fact, that's part of the problem - there's so much to choose from! A common beginner mistake in art is to try to pack too many images and ideas into one composition. You need to narrow it down considerably, pick one set of images or issues to work with and then do a whole series based on just those parameters; otherwise you'll go crazy, and/or produce some really bad, unfocused artwork. It's called working in series, and I would hazard a guess that most mature artists work that way whether they are conscious of it or not; jumping from one thing to another does not tend to produce depth of expression.
Which gives me an opportunity to plug my website, where you can see a unified series of work based on one set of images, with a couple images of my previous series of work:
I would love to hear any responses to this--I bet Clayart collectively could build a helluva list of potential sources for creative imagery.
currently in Chicago

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Calgary pilot project aims to save money while boosting biodiversity
Wildflowers, native grasses planted and bee boxes installed along 16th Avenue N.E.
The City of Calgary is testing a pilot project it hopes will not only cut down on mowing costs but also boost native species of plants and pollinators.
Drivers zipping along 16th Avenue N.E. at 90 km/h might be forgiven if they wonder what has happened to the usual stretch of grass beside the busy roadway between 52nd and 68th Street N.E.
The grass, which used to be mowed up to four times a year, has been removed. The ground was reseeded with wildflowers and native grasses.
Several dozen bee boxes were recently attached to the chainlink fence which separates the road from nearby houses.
Elizabeth Murray, a senior scientist with Earthmaster Environmental Strategies Inc., is involved with the project. The firm was hired by the city to oversee planting.
Right now, she said drivers might think there's something wrong as it looks like there are just flecks of green scattered amidst the dirt.
"When we're first establishing these sites, you really need to get on your hands and knees and have a good look. Look into the little nooks and crannies, look underneath the big plants that have broken through some of the control measures and really have a look and see what's down there," she said.
Plants starting to show
She pointed out several tiny shoots of sunflower, gaillardia and coreopsis which have popped up.
For those hoping to see a lush meadow, Murray said patience is required.
"When you're working with native species, they're slow. They take time, they're not as big. They're often not as showy," said Murray.
"We're expecting to see some of the flowers come up this year and certainly some of the grasses get established."
Over the coming months, Murray said they'll take note of which species thrive in this location and then plant even more seeds.
She said it may take two or three years for these species to establish themselves here.
Ideal place for pilot
Murray called the stretch of grass a good test site. There isn't much pedestrian traffic, so the delicate flowers and grasses shouldn't be trampled as they start out.
But it's also an intense environment.
She said the sunlight can be unrelenting as there's little shade. Strong winds often blow along 16th Avenue from the west.
Traffic kicks up dust and mud onto the sloped roadsides in the summer, and salt and gravel in the winter.
The goal is to have wildflowers blooming here from spring to late fall.
Those flowers, in turn, will attract pollinators like bees.
Bee boxes added
To assist with that effort, Ben Poltorak with Earthmaster recently spent some time installing small bee boxes.
He said they've already seen several species of bees from surrounding neighbourhoods who have zeroed in on some of the plants that have been seeded.
The boxes give them a safe place that's close by.
"We want to encourage the pollination of the plants that we're seeding. By encouraging that pollination, we're of course helping them to thrive," said Poltorak.
"We want to be ready for these bees when they're checking the place out."
He said they've posted some information about the bee boxes along the fence line so people know what they're about.
But he's asking that residents who are out for a jog or walking their dogs nearby to not disturb the bees by tapping on the boxes or looking inside.
Council will get a report
City council has funded this pilot project for three years.
The manager of environmental programs with the city's transportation department, Ethan Askey, said their goal for these five hectares of land is to boost biodiversity while hopefully saving money through reduced mowing.
Instead of four mows a year, he said maybe only one cut will be necessary.
"Bees and other pollinators need habitat throughout their season, so if we can delay mowing until late in the season, do one cut in the fall as some agencies are doing, that's what we're looking at," said Askey.
City council has asked for a report in 2023 on the results from the pilot project.
If there are financial and other benefits to the project, Askey said it may be extended to other areas of the city.

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A recent government report concluded that, overall, the number of traffic fatalities on the country’s roads declined between 2018 and 2019.
Since the late 1970s, in which fatalities hovered around 50,000 a year, deaths on the road have dropped fairly consistency each year. The only exception was that the trend reversed between 2014 and 2016, so the low-water mark for traffic deaths was in the early 2010s.
While this decline could be for a number of reasons, the share of traffic deaths due to drunk driving have decreased dramatically between the 1970s and the present day.
In the 70s, alcohol or drugs were involved in well over half of all fatal accidents, while the sharer is closer to 30% in the present day.
Pedestrians continue to fare poorly on the roads
Running contrary to overall trend, the number of pedestrians who died on the roads increased by 10%, from 2,858 in 2018 to 3,142 in 2019.
Distracted driving may be playing an ongoing role in the number of pedestrian fatalities. However, some believe that it could just be that more people are choosing to travel by foot, especially in urban areas where mass transit is available.
Some believed that improved technology in new vehicles will help prevent motorists from hitting pedestrians. However, there is still no substitute for careful driving.
When in an area where pedestrians frequent, drivers in the Fort Lauderdale area need to slow down and pay careful attention both to the road and to what is going around their vehicle.
If they do not, they may have to compensation a pedestrian or the pedestrian’s family for any injuries they cause.


text: Family-run label Missoni dates back to Varese, Italy, 1953. Starting life as a knitwear brand, it has evolved throughout the decades to offer full collections of ready-to-wear apparel and accessories. Instantly recognizable for their colourful geometric prints and natural, laid-back aesthetic, the collections have become a favourite of discerning fashionistas worldwide. Bring that signature look to your closet with the latest range of Missoni bags. Featuring zigzag prints, colourful, abstract designs, woven totes and sleek leather satchels, these striking designs add the perfect touch of glamour to any daytime or evening ensemble.


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Investors can't say Apple (AAPL 0.29%) didn't warn them about the potential impacts from the coronavirus outbreak that China is grappling with. When the Mac maker released its blowout Q4 earnings report last Tuesday, the company cautioned that the epidemic would create "greater uncertainty" in the first quarter. As a result, Apple's revenue guidance included a wider range than usual ($4 billion).
Over the past week, the situation has evolved rapidly.
iPhone volumes could take a 10% hit
As the number of confirmed cases and deaths continues to rise and public health officials the world over struggle to contain the outbreak, companies are also responding with efforts to reduce the contagion risk. As of a week ago, Apple had restricted business travel and closed just one of its retail stores in the Middle Kingdom, among other actions. Over the weekend, Apple shuttered all of its remaining retail stores in China, as well as its corporate offices and other locations.
Apple provided a statement to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman:
Our thoughts are with the people most immediately affected by the Coronavirus and with those working around the clock to study and contain it. Out of an abundance of caution and based on the latest advice from leading health experts, we're closing all our corporate offices, stores and contact centers in mainland China through February 9. Apple's online store in China remains open. We will continue to closely monitor the situation and we look forward to reopening our stores as soon as possible.
Widely followed Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of TF International Securities has now put out a research note to investors that cuts iPhone shipment estimates in the first quarter by 10%, citing supply-chain disruptions that are expected to impact iPhone production. "Our latest survey indicates that the iPhone supply is being affected by the coronavirus and, therefore, we cut the iPhone shipment forecasts by 10% to 36-40 [million] units in 1Q20," Kuo wrote.
CEO Tim Cook had confirmed that the tech giant does have suppliers in the Wuhan area, but it has alternate sources for those components. "And we're obviously working on mitigation plans to make up any expected production loss," the executive told investors. Shortly after Cook's statements, Foxconn said it would "continue to meet all global manufacturing obligations."
However, Reuters reported yesterday that Foxconn has ceased production at "almost all" of its facilities in China through Feb. 10, which would clearly have an adverse impact on Apple. Foxconn operates the largest iPhone production plant in the world around 300 miles north of Wuhan. The contract manufacturer is hoping to mitigate disruptions by increasing output at other factories it operates in other countries outside of China, according to the report.
Given how quickly conditions are changing, Kuo added that it would be "difficult to predict" how iPhone volumes in Q2 could be affected. (Just look at how things have changed over the past week -- and the second quarter is still about two months away.)
Don't be surprised if Apple ends up reporting first-quarter revenue near the low end of its guidance as the outbreak continues to take a toll on global economies and consumer sentiment.

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Most of the dancers were in their regalia and a few held up signs that read: Idle No More.
Similar events are underway in Canada where First Nations people are protesting their treatment by the federal government. Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence is now in the fourth week of a hunger strike in her effort to meet with Prime Minister Stephen Harper over aboriginal equality and treaty rights.
Ishmael Hope of Juneau calls it a powerful and positive movement.
“It started with us being supportive of our inland relatives,” said Hope. “It’s been happening all over now, all over the world. We’re not going to sit back and take the injustices that come at us.”
Hope says this was the third event organized for Juneau and more are planned. He credited Harold Jacobs for organizing the recent events.
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Basic Disc Brake Kit, 1969-77 GM Caliper, Stock Ford Spindle, 5on4-3/4
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This basic front disc brake conversion kit allows you to easily install '73-'77 GM mid-size 11" rotors (5 on 4-3/4") and '69-'77 mid-size GM single piston calipers onto your '37-'48 Ford passenger car style spindles. No machine work needed.
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916-31901 Instructions (PDf)
- O.D. of the outer race is 1.0591"
- Width of the outer race is is .387", 9.84 mm or about 3/8"
Item DetailsPre-1978 GM Caliper to Early Ford Spindles
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Bearing & seal kit for 1969-77 GM 11" rotor/Early Ford 1932-48 spindle brake kit.
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These Speedway spindles are a one piece, drop forged design constructed of high strength 4140 steel, which makes them superior to original components. These spindles are modeled after the '37-'41 round-back design and use '37-'41 Ford kingpins. They fit Ford axles from '28-'48 and can be used with period correct drum brakes or modern Speedway Motors disc brakes, but will not work with hubs from '28-'36.
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This factory replacement 11" front disc brake rotor fits 1973-77 GM midsize chassis. Has a 5 on 4-3/4" bolt pattern.
Rebuilt 1969-77 mid and full size caliper. 7/16"-20 inlet so you can use the readily available brake hoses and hardware from Pre-1978 GM midsize cars. IMCA approved.
No core charge required. Fits 1" thick rotor. 2.8" diameter pistons installed. It has 7-1/16" center to center mounting holes. The width between mounting tabs is 2-3/4".


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