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Q: Callback function to add newly loaded images to a roll Hi I'm working on a site with a infinite scroll script and am trying to figure out how to add a callback for Image Lightbox:
http://osvaldas.info/image-lightbox-responsive-touch-friendly
I've managed to get the images on the second page to work with image light box and have them styled with the same variables using this:
$(function () {
    $('a[data-imagelightbox="d"]').imageLightbox({
        onStart: function () {
            overlayOn();
        },
        onLoadStart: function () {
            captionOff();
            activityIndicatorOn();
        },
        onLoadEnd: function () {
            captionOn();
            activityIndicatorOff();
        },
        onEnd: function () {
            captionOff();
            overlayOff();
            activityIndicatorOff();
        }
    });
});

My problem is that while the images from "page two" can be viewed within the lightbox, they are not added to the gallery/roll for the user to cycle/navigate through. When the user views an image from "page two" and attempts to cycle through they can only view images from "page one".
Anyone know what script I should be using to get the images refreshed/added after infinite scroll loads more content? Thanks in advance!!
Here is the full js for the Image Lightbox:
var cssTransitionSupport = function () {
    var s = document.body || document.documentElement,
        s = s.style;
    if (s.WebkitTransition == '') return '-webkit-';
    if (s.MozTransition == '') return '-moz-';
    if (s.OTransition == '') return '-o-';
    if (s.transition == '') return '';
    return false;
},

    isCssTransitionSupport = cssTransitionSupport() === false ? false : true,

    cssTransitionTranslateX = function (element, positionX, speed) {
        var options = {}, prefix = cssTransitionSupport();
        options[prefix + 'transform'] = 'translateX(' + positionX + ')';
        options[prefix + 'transition'] = prefix + 'transform ' + speed + 's linear';
        element.css(options);
    },

    hasTouch = ('ontouchstart' in window),
    hasPointers = window.navigator.pointerEnabled || window.navigator.msPointerEnabled,
    wasTouched = function (event) {
        if (hasTouch) return true;

        if (!hasPointers || typeof event === 'undefined' || typeof event.pointerType === 'undefined') return false;

        if (typeof event.MSPOINTER_TYPE_MOUSE !== 'undefined') {
            if (event.MSPOINTER_TYPE_MOUSE != event.pointerType) return true;
        } else if (event.pointerType != 'mouse') return true;

        return false;
    };

$.fn.imageLightbox = function (options) {
    var options = $.extend({
        selector: 'id="imagelightbox"',
        allowedTypes: 'png|jpg|jpeg|gif',
        animationSpeed: 250,
        preloadNext: true,
        enableKeyboard: true,
        quitOnEnd: false,
        quitOnImgClick: false,
        quitOnDocClick: true,
        onStart: false,
        onEnd: false,
        onLoadStart: false,
        onLoadEnd: false
    },
                           options),

        targets = $([]),
        target = $(),
        image = $(),
        imageWidth = 0,
        imageHeight = 0,
        swipeDiff = 0,
        inProgress = false,

        isTargetValid = function (element) {
            return $(element).prop('tagName').toLowerCase() == 'a' && (new RegExp('\.(' + options.allowedTypes + ')$', 'i')).test($(element).attr('href'));
        },

        setImage = function () {
            if (!image.length) return true;

            var screenWidth = $(window).width() * 0.8,
                screenHeight = $(window).height() * 0.9,
                tmpImage = new Image();

            tmpImage.src = image.attr('src');
            tmpImage.onload = function () {
                imageWidth = tmpImage.width;
                imageHeight = tmpImage.height;

                if (imageWidth > screenWidth || imageHeight > screenHeight) {
                    var ratio = imageWidth / imageHeight > screenWidth / screenHeight ? imageWidth / screenWidth : imageHeight / screenHeight;
                    imageWidth /= ratio;
                    imageHeight /= ratio;
                }

                image.css({
                    'width': imageWidth + 'px',
                    'height': imageHeight + 'px',
                    'top': ($(window).height() - imageHeight) / 2 + 'px',
                    'left': ($(window).width() - imageWidth) / 2 + 'px'
                });
            };
        },

        loadImage = function (direction) {
            if (inProgress) return false;

            direction = typeof direction === 'undefined' ? false : direction == 'left' ? 1 : -1;

            if (image.length) {
                if (direction !== false && (targets.length < 2 || (options.quitOnEnd === true && ((direction === -1 && targets.index(target) == 0) || (direction === 1 && targets.index(target) == targets.length - 1))))) {
                    quitLightbox();
                    return false;
                }
                var params = {
                    'opacity': 0
                };
                if (isCssTransitionSupport) cssTransitionTranslateX(image, (100 * direction) - swipeDiff + 'px', options.animationSpeed / 1000);
                else params.left = parseInt(image.css('left')) + 100 * direction + 'px';
                image.animate(params, options.animationSpeed, function () {
                    removeImage();
                });
                swipeDiff = 0;
            }

            inProgress = true;
            if (options.onLoadStart !== false) options.onLoadStart();

            setTimeout(function () {
                image = $('<img ' + options.selector + ' />')
                .attr('src', target.attr('href'))
                .load(function () {
                    image.appendTo('body');
                    setImage();

                    var params = {
                        'opacity': 1
                    };

                    image.css('opacity', 0);
                    if (isCssTransitionSupport) {
                        cssTransitionTranslateX(image, -100 * direction + 'px', 0);
                        setTimeout(function () {
                            cssTransitionTranslateX(image, 0 + 'px', options.animationSpeed / 1000)
                        }, 50);
                    } else {
                        var imagePosLeft = parseInt(image.css('left'));
                        params.left = imagePosLeft + 'px';
                        image.css('left', imagePosLeft - 100 * direction + 'px');
                    }

                    image.animate(params, options.animationSpeed, function () {
                        inProgress = false;
                        if (options.onLoadEnd !== false) options.onLoadEnd();
                    });
                    if (options.preloadNext) {
                        var nextTarget = targets.eq(targets.index(target) + 1);
                        if (!nextTarget.length) nextTarget = targets.eq(0);
                        $('<img />').attr('src', nextTarget.attr('href')).load();
                    }
                })
                .error(function () {
                    if (options.onLoadEnd !== false) options.onLoadEnd();
                })

                var swipeStart = 0,
                    swipeEnd = 0,
                    imagePosLeft = 0;

                image.on(hasPointers ? 'pointerup MSPointerUp' : 'click', function (e) {
                    e.preventDefault();
                    if (options.quitOnImgClick) {
                        quitLightbox();
                        return false;
                    }
                    if (wasTouched(e.originalEvent)) return true;
                    var posX = (e.pageX || e.originalEvent.pageX) - e.target.offsetLeft;
                    target = targets.eq(targets.index(target) - (imageWidth / 2 > posX ? 1 : -1));
                    if (!target.length) target = targets.eq(imageWidth / 2 > posX ? targets.length : 0);
                    loadImage(imageWidth / 2 > posX ? 'left' : 'right');
                })
                .on('touchstart pointerdown MSPointerDown', function (e) {
                    if (!wasTouched(e.originalEvent) || options.quitOnImgClick) return true;
                    if (isCssTransitionSupport) imagePosLeft = parseInt(image.css('left'));
                    swipeStart = e.originalEvent.pageX || e.originalEvent.touches[0].pageX;
                })
                .on('touchmove pointermove MSPointerMove', function (e) {
                    if (!wasTouched(e.originalEvent) || options.quitOnImgClick) return true;
                    e.preventDefault();
                    swipeEnd = e.originalEvent.pageX || e.originalEvent.touches[0].pageX;
                    swipeDiff = swipeStart - swipeEnd;
                    if (isCssTransitionSupport) cssTransitionTranslateX(image, -swipeDiff + 'px', 0);
                    else image.css('left', imagePosLeft - swipeDiff + 'px');
                })
                .on('touchend touchcancel pointerup pointercancel MSPointerUp MSPointerCancel', function (e) {
                    if (!wasTouched(e.originalEvent) || options.quitOnImgClick) return true;
                    if (Math.abs(swipeDiff) > 50) {
                        target = targets.eq(targets.index(target) - (swipeDiff < 0 ? 1 : -1));
                        if (!target.length) target = targets.eq(swipeDiff < 0 ? targets.length : 0);
                        loadImage(swipeDiff > 0 ? 'right' : 'left');
                    } else {
                        if (isCssTransitionSupport) cssTransitionTranslateX(image, 0 + 'px', options.animationSpeed / 1000);
                        else image.animate({
                            'left': imagePosLeft + 'px'
                        }, options.animationSpeed / 2);
                    }
                });

            }, options.animationSpeed + 100);
        },

        removeImage = function () {
            if (!image.length) return false;
            image.remove();
            image = $();
        },

        quitLightbox = function () {
            if (!image.length) return false;
            image.animate({
                'opacity': 0
            }, options.animationSpeed, function () {
                removeImage();
                inProgress = false;
                if (options.onEnd !== false) options.onEnd();
            });
        };

    $(window).on('resize', setImage);

    if (options.quitOnDocClick) {
        $(document).on(hasTouch ? 'touchend' : 'click', function (e) {
            if (image.length && !$(e.target).is(image)) quitLightbox();
        })
    }

    if (options.enableKeyboard) {
        $(document).on('keyup', function (e) {
            if (!image.length) return true;
            e.preventDefault();
            if (e.keyCode == 27) quitLightbox();
            if (e.keyCode == 37 || e.keyCode == 39) {
                target = targets.eq(targets.index(target) - (e.keyCode == 37 ? 1 : -1));
                if (!target.length) target = targets.eq(e.keyCode == 37 ? targets.length : 0);
                loadImage(e.keyCode == 37 ? 'left' : 'right');
            }
        });
    }

    $(document).on('click', this.selector, function (e) {
        if (!isTargetValid(this)) return true;
        e.preventDefault();
        if (inProgress) return false;
        inProgress = false;
        if (options.onStart !== false) options.onStart();
        target = $(this);
        loadImage();
    });

    this.each(function () {
        if (!isTargetValid(this)) return true;
        targets = targets.add($(this));
    });

    this.switchImageLightbox = function (index) {
        var tmpTarget = targets.eq(index);
        if (tmpTarget.length) {
            var currentIndex = targets.index(target);
            target = tmpTarget;
            loadImage(index < currentIndex ? 'left' : 'right');
        }
        return this;
    };

    this.quitImageLightbox = function () {
        quitLightbox();
        return this;
    };

    return this;
};

A: Firstly,
$(function () {
    window.lightbox = $('a[data-imagelightbox="d"]').imageLightbox();
});

At the end of your "imagelightbox.js", Add the below code.
this.quitImageLightbox = function() {
    quitLightbox();
    return this;
};

this.loadImages = function(images_array) {
    targets = images_array;
    console.log(targets);
    console.log(targets.length);
    return this;
};

And when you get newly loaded images
windows.lightbox.loadImages(images_array)

and it should be working...!


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Posted by Camilla Tenn May 13, 2012
#75: The Great Dictator [1940]
The Great Dictator is a Charlie Chaplin creation, and I don't use the term lightly. He wrote, produced, directed, played the two main roles in and had a hand in just about every aspect of the creation of this classic. His fame is warranted: it's a work of genius. This being my first experience of Chaplin, I was pleased to see such an unexpected intelligence to the film. At first I was a little disappointed that I was to watch his first foray into the world of 'talkies' instead of one of his more iconic silent films, but the disappointment was short-lived.
The film features two main characters with separate storylines, one being the Dictator of Tomainia, Adenoid Hynkel (an unmasked satire of Adolf Hitler), and the other an unnamed, amnesiac Jewish Barber. Chaplin executes both roles with such brilliance that it would seem impossible for this production to have succeeded without him. There is much fun made of the pair's visual resemblance, and yet the two are remarkably different personalities, despite both being utter boobs. The Jewish Barber receives a blow to the head in the Great War, after which he suffers from severe amnesia. Upon escaping his military hospital, he returns to his Barber shop in the Jewish Ghetto and, poignantly, cannot understand the persecution his people are facing. Meanwhile, Hynkel is a very busy man, who finds himself locked in a battle of wits (here I do use the term lightly) with Benzino Napaloni of Bacteria (Chaplin's take on Benito Mussolini, played by Jack Oakie) over the invasion of Osterlich.
Filming started a week after WW2 began, before America entered the struggle and well before the horrors of the Holocaust were discovered by the Allies. It would be decades before satire could be used in the same way to reference Nazi Germany. Yet, it was still a bold move at the time, as at the film's release America was firmly isolationist. At the close of The Great Dictator, Chaplin steps out of character and delivers an idealistic speech directly to the audience, which roundly condemns fascism and calls upon the free world to protect the values it holds dear. Given this is his first talking picture, Chaplin hit the ground running.
If I'm to criticise The Great Dictator, I would have to question the cramming of too many objectives into one film. The confusion of crowd-pleasing tomfoolery and well-informed point-making often produces an unsettled quality to this movie. But, perhaps this objection is more due to the power of retrospect than the demands of taste. Chaplin had a clear political message to convey and utilised his own reputation to spread it, necessitating the strong comic elements. In general, though some of the gags have aged, the humour strengthens Chaplin's message, especially in satirising the Nazis, and it becomes intrinsic to the feel of the film. Besides, it wouldn't really be Chaplin without a few tumbles, would it?
If you're to see any of this film, it should be Hynkel's speech, which Chaplin delivers (in German sounding gobbledegook) with both hilarity and uncanny accuracy alike. For those with short attention spans, watch from 3.30-4.00. Enjoy.

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Food Poisoning, January 2003
This briefing describes the trends in foodborne disease in the UK and examines options for meeting the Government target to reduce it by 20% between 2001 and 2006.
Hormones in Beef, May 1999
Growth promoting hormones have been at the centre of a long running trade dispute between the EU and US.
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A Virtual Watershed makes it easier for scientists to examine and model environmental conditions in western watersheds. With this tool, users can examine single points of data, or look at values over time. They are also able to create and explore 3-D models, or look at the topography of a two-dimensional slice. This research provides insights into how changes in climate may alter the timing and amount of runoff water in a region.
Researchers at the University of Idaho and University of Nevada, Reno, work together to provide computer simulations in a Virtual Watershed that can be used to efficiently model and analyze environmental data. For example, in the Dry Creek Watershed, Idaho, this approach helps scientists study changes in thermal longwave radiation (i.e., the movement of heat).
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(VIDEO) No Malice Reacts To Pusha T/Drake Beef!
Drake and Pusha T's reignited beef has set the world of Hip-Hop on fire again. On one hand, it's Drake — one of the biggest artists in the world and on the other, it's Pusha T who in in top form with his raps.
Pusha T took shots at Drake on the song 'Infrared' from his latest album Daytona by accusing the Toronto superstar of not writing his own lyrics. Drake took offence to it as expected and fired back with a full fledged diss song 'Duppy Freestyle' where he not only made Pusha T his target, but also involved Kanye West in the mix.
So it's necessary to know what No Malice thinks about the feud. The rapper, born Gene Elliott Thornton Jr., went live on his Instagram last night and answered some fan questions. When one fan asked how he felt about the diss and the ongoing beef, No Malice said "it's great" and "what fans want." He also commented on Pusha T using the image of Whitney Houston's cocaine filled bathroom as his album cover, saying "this is what Hollywood do." Watch it below.


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Is he good?
Perhaps one of the most frustrating questions every mother faces of her newborn. Is he a good baby? A good friend once told me: "Any time I was asked that, I felt like answering sarcastically – 'no, he's terrible', just to see their reaction!"
It's a question which prompts a whole heap of standard responses that tumble from a mamas lips with no thought about whether they're actually true. A question that doesn't need (or even want) an honest answer. If you're keen to avoid the small talk and show you genuinely care, the next time you speak with a new mummy, try one of these instead:
1) Are you OK?
Not, 'is baby OK?' or 'how are you all doing?' Are YOU alright, mama?
2) No seriously, are you OK?
Because the first time you ask, she will smile and tell you how lucky she is and that she's doing great. Ask, and ask, and ask again. Because if she feels like she's loosing her mind, she almost certainly isn't going to be the one to volunteer that info. If she doesn't know how she's going to get out of bed today, she won't call you up to tell you. She's been though such a lot and is constantly reminded to 'enjoy every second' and told how adorable and perfect her baby is – which is true of course. It's just sometimes hard to see it through bleary eyes that are so in need of a rest.
3) What can I cook for you?
If you're lucky enough to have been invited over to meet the baby. BRING FOOD! Mama is almost certainly not meeting her own nutritional needs in favour of taking care of her family. Cooking takes time and energy and perhaps you arriving for your cuddle is the first moment today that baby has been out of his mama's arms. She will ALWAYS be grateful for a tupperware or two of something tasty.
4) What can I do, right now, that will help?
Whether it's returning some library books or throwing a load in the washing machine, you can bet mama has a pretty full 'to do' list in those early weeks. Rather than showing up just to cuddle the baby, be there to help her if she needs it. If she has older children, she might be pining to spend some one on one time with them too. Ask the question, often. She'll be so very grateful.
5) Can I take a photo?
Bear with me on this one. Many new mothers won't be thrilled to be photographed in the early days, feeling tired and self conscious and worn out in equal measure. But down the line, that's not what they'll see in those early days photos. When my first daughter was born, I asked my husband to take a few snaps of me and her in the studio. I came to look at them and was sad that there wasn't a single shot I loved. Her second birthday rolled around and I realised I still didn't have a photograph of me and my daughter together! (Call myself a photographer – I should have known better!) Or so I thought.... I went back to look again at those early days photographs and there is was. I definitely look a little tired, I had no makeup on and it's not technically perfect – but it's us. I look so in love and so in awe of my tiny girl, this photograph captures perfectly how I felt then and in many ways still do now. I am so grateful for all of those snaps as our family grows bigger and we all grow older, so... take the photo. And keep it safe. One day it may be more appreciated than you could know.
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US Supreme Court Divided Over Texas Electoral District Fight
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From Voice of America:
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday appeared divided along ideological lines as it heard a bid by Texas to revive Republican-drawn electoral districts thrown out by a lower court for diluting the clout of black and Hispanic voters.
Some of the conservative justices seemed willing during arguments in the case to accept that the Republican-led Texas legislature acted in good faith when it adopted new electoral maps in 2013 for state legislative and U.S. congressional seats.
Liberal justices seemed skeptical that those maps resolved racial discrimination concerns that caused earlier maps to be invalidated, and questioned whether it was premature to hear the case because a lower court had not yet issued a final ruling on the dispute.
The case is the latest in which the justices are pondering a practice known as gerrymandering in which electoral districts in states are drawn in a way that amplifies the power of certain voters — in this case white voters — at the expense of others.
The Supreme Court is currently weighing two other gerrymandering cases, involving electoral maps drawn by Republicans in Wisconsin and Democrats in Maryland. Those cases focus not on claims of racial discrimination but rather on whether districts drawn with the aim of entrenching one party in power violate the U.S. Constitution.
Rulings on hold
The high court in September put on hold two lower court rulings that had invalidated a series of Texas electoral districts. The justices then were divided 5-4, with the conservative justices backing Texas Republicans and the liberals dissenting, suggesting they could be similarly divided when they rule on the merits of the case by the end of June.
The position of the court's frequent swing vote, conservative Justice Anthony Kennedy, was unclear, as he said little during the arguments.
Republican President Donald Trump's administration backed Texas. Conservative Justices John Roberts, Samuel Alito and Justice Neil Gorsuch all appeared sympathetic to the state.
The maps, adopted in 2013 and challenged by individual voters and civil rights groups representing blacks and Hispanics, were based on court-drawn districts imposed for the 2012 election after prior Republican-draw maps were tossed as racially discriminatory.
Chief Justice Roberts said Texas has a "strong argument" that the new maps were adopted in large part to bring an end to long-running litigation over whether the maps were discriminatory.
"It does seem to me that at the very least … that ought to give them some presumption of good faith moving forward, which is significant to the determination of their intent to discriminate," Roberts added.
Liberal justices Elena Kagan and Sonia Sotomayor suggested Texas was still trying to avoid drawing districts with no racial taint.
"Are you ending a litigation, or are you ending the possibility of a court stopping you from discriminating?" asked Sotomayor, the court's only Hispanic justice.
The state's lawyer, Scott Keller, denied any discriminatory motive, saying, "This was not the legislature trying to pull a fast one on anyone."
The lower court found that the configuration of two U.S. House districts violated the Voting Rights Act, a 1965 law that protects minority voters and was enacted to address a history of racial discrimination in voting, especially in Southern states.
Texas has 36 U.S. House districts, 25 held by Republicans and 11 by Democrats.
The same court found similar faults with Texas House of Representatives maps.
Gerrymandering typically is accomplished by packing voters who tend to favor a particular party into a small number of districts while scattering others in districts in numbers too small to be a majority.
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Men usually complain about fewer options available in stylish yet decent-looking footwear as compared to the collection of women's footwear. Just have a look at the collection of stylish and fashionable orthopedic shoes for men in stores or on online shopping websites and you are sure to get surprised over the range of options available in the same.
Patterns in orthopedic shoes mentioned here have good arch support for flat feet problem and metatarsal support for treating metatarsalgia (pain in the ball of the foot). Apart from these, each style has an added feature to offer complete comfort. Here are the details of options in stylish orthopedic shoes for men.
As the name suggests, these shoes have adjustable straps which offer added adjustability feature to achieve the perfect fit. These are also the perfect ones for those men who like easy on and off style of footwear. You can choose from slip-ons, sandals or shoes having adjustable straps.
Most of the pieces are suitable for casual wear. You can look for monk strap dress shoes which have elastic on both sides of the opening to ensure comfort fit along with features like arch support and contoured heels.
These shoes mainly include the slip-resistant and shock absorption feature, apart from other features like arch support and heel cushioning, hence, making them ideal for running, walking and any athletic activity.
These are light weight and their outer sole is designed to give a nice grip while carrying out any such activity. These shoes have speed lacing and locking toggle which is useful for easy adjustment and getting a perfect fit.
Here's a type of footwear, with which men can experiment a lot, in terms of style and look. Going well with the casual wear, these are completely trendy and rich. Attractive, yet elegant design makes them a perfect pick for office casual wear.
Casual orthopedic shoes are available with or without lace, have extra high arch support, wide foot and a medium-sleek design. You can find these in materials like soft leather, hard leather, suede leather and canvas.
You also have many options in terms of color. Some shoes have metallic hooks for lacing or attractive stitch patterns on the top surface, making them extremely modish.
Women have always been addicted to jazzy, chic and elegant-looking footwear. Many women think that orthopedic shoes are not-so-attractive and wearing one will give a dull look to their attire. Don't worry, because you have a wide range of attractive orthopedic shoes in the lot so that you can wear an extremely adorable look. Some of them are mentioned here.
You can choose from sandals with adjustable or non-adjustable straps. While some have unicolored and plain foot-beds, some have polka dots, stripes or floral prints on the bed that give a feminine look to the piece. These flats are different from the regular ones.
With features like arch support, light weight mid-sole and extra padding at the foot-bed these deliver the required walking comfort. These features make a perfect pair of shoes which matches the shape of your foot, giving it total comfort.
These are the comfortable and funky orthopedic shoes which keep your feet pain-free even after walking or standing for long hours. The specially designed outer sole gives a grip while walking on slippery floors and wet surfaces.
You can also pick one from the highly durable pieces made of rubber. These are the best ones to be worn while gardening, on beaches and during the rains. Since they are available in rainbow colors, you can pick your favorite piece for the season.
A decent pair of shoes is a must for finishing your formal attire. Dress shoe is a perfect package of classy colors, comfy feel and subtle looks. You can choose from white, black, brown, beige or navy blue colors to complement your outfit.
You also have options like stretchable material and removable inserts in the dress shoe. Let me tell you that orthopedic dress shoes do not have high heels and pointed toes. You can pick from flat dress shoes or lovely ballet flats which make good pairs for formal occasions.
With the trendy options in orthopedic shoes, you will definitely enjoy wearing them throughout the day. Get your doctor's prescription and opt for shoes that are suitable for your foot problem. You can find the aforementioned designs in stores selling orthopedic footwear or on websites selling orthopedic footwear.
Online shopping is a good idea in this case as you have a range of options to choose from. Just make sure that you have the right dimensions as prescribed by your doctor while placing an order for the same. Opting for custom-made shoes is also a good idea as you will get to wear a pair that is rightly designed for your problem.
Firm and deep contoured heels, rigid shanks, wide toes, removable inner soles, arch support, extra padded foot-bed and many more such features are available in orthopedic shoes. Check them out and get ready to flaunt the comfy, stylish and fashionable orthopedic shoes.


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Charles T. Sehe - World War II
Charles Sehe, originally from Geneva, Illinois, graduated from high school at seventeen, and soon joined the U.S. Navy in late 1940. By December, 1941 he was assigned to the USS Nevada, one of eight battleships at Pearl Harbor on December 7th when the Japanese launched their devastating surprise attack on the Pacific Fleet. The Nevada suffered heavy damage that day, but survived the attack. Sehe spent the rest of WW II on the USS Nevada, and saw action in the Aleutian Islands, at Utah Beach on D-Day, in southern France, at Iwo Jima and Okinawa. His amazing first-hand accounts will bring these bloody battles to life.
Raising the Nevada
Early life, basic training, assignment to USS Nevada at Pearl Harbor
USS Nevada crewman remembers the Pearl Harbor attack
Repairing USS Nevada, action in the Aleutians, convoy support and D-Day
Southern France, Iwo Jima, Okinawa, release from service and post-war life
Geneva, Illinois high school student Charles Sehe as he appeared in his formal portrait. There were few employment opportunities for Sehe when he graduated, and he soon joined the Navy.
Geneva, Illinois
This image is considered to be in the public domain.
A picture depicting the sequence of Japanese air attacks and the route the USS Nevada took during its vain 58 minute attempt to reach the open sea on December 7, 1941. Sehe frequently used this photo when telling groups about his experiences.
The USS Nevada in Pearl Harbor after it suffered both a torpedo and bomb hits on December 7, 1941. The ship was eventually beached rather than have it sunk in the channel leading out of the harbor. The searchlights, Sehe's battle station, are circled.
Charles Sehe in his formal uniform, circa 1942. Most of that year the USS Nevada was in dry dock at Bremerton, Washington, undergoing repairs and being up-gunned after it was heavily damaged at Pearl Harbor.
Bremerton, Washington
Charles Sehe in August, 1944 when the USS Nevada was in the Mediterranean Sea supporting Allied landings in southern France.
"Five thirsty shipmates" was how Charles captioned this photo. He's at left, with pipe, celebrating with other crewmembers of the USS Nevada in a New York City nightclub in September, 1944. They were fresh off successes at Utah Beach and southern France.
Narrator's photo
The USS Nevada stopped in New York City on its way back from Europe in September, 1944 before heading to Norfolk for repairs. Sehe's caption reads "Five battle-weary Nevada shipmates sitting on the dock looking forward to Liberty in New York City."
USS Nevada crewmen clear debris after being hit by Japanese shore batteries in April, 1945, while the ship supported the Okinawa landings. The photo appeared in an article that Sehe wrote for the Winter, 2015 edition of 'WW II Quarterly.'
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This is the USS Nevada (BB36) at anchor in Buckner Bay, Okinawa on August 15, 1945. "Battle weary, battle damaged, blistered paint coat, flaked, dirty ole gal, but we loved every section of her" wrote Sehe of his ship many decades later.
Buckner Bay, Okinawa
Professor Sehe is lecturing to an embryology class at Mankato State University in Mankato, Minnesota in May, 1990. The MSU Reporter did a feature story on him, highlighting his 37 years of teaching and his WW II experiences.
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Professor Sehe as he appeared when the Mankato State University Reporter did a feature story on him, highlighting his 37 years of teaching and his WW II and Pearl Harbor experiences.
Charles holds a photo of Adam Taschror, a German soldier who was a crew member on an 88 mm gun on Utah beach that fired on the USS Nevada. The two met during a D-Day reunion ceremony Circa 2000's at Utah beach.
Utah beach
Charles Sehe in the early 2010s is proudly wearing a Pearl Harbor Survivor Association cap and jacket.
Charles Sehe in the early 2010s is proudly wearing a Pearl Harbor Survivor Association cap and jacket, with USS Nevada prominently displayed.
A recent portrait of Professor (emeritus) Charles Sehe, taken in Mankato, Minnesota.
Charles Sehe lectures at a middle school in Mankato, Minnesota on Pearl Harbor Day, 2014. He has been a frequent speaker at schools and civic events over the years.
Pearl Harbor Day, 2014
Charles joins Nevada governor Brian Sandoval (behind the wreath) and Carson City mayor Bob Crowell (left) on March 11, 2016 in Carson City, Nevada for an event commemorating the 100th anniversary of the USS Nevada's commissioning.
Carson City, Nevada
Charles joins Carson City mayor Bob Crowell and Nevada governor Brian Sandoval on March 11, 2016 in Carson City, NV for an event commemorating the 100th anniversary of the USS Nevada's commissioning. Charles was the only Pearl Harbor survivor present.
Charles sits proudly outside the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum flanked by the French Deputy Consul General, Frederic Chole and Alan Lowe, Director of ALPLM on June 6, 2019, the 75th anniversary of D-Day.
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum Springfield, Illinois
Property of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library
French Deputy Consul General, Frederic Chole presented Charles Sehe with a plaque commemorating the role that the USS Nevada played in support of the D-Day landings on Utah Beach. The event occurred on June 6, 2019 outside the ALPM.
Charles' great grandson Cayden Ites stands proudly next to a reenactor on opening day for the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum's new exhibit, "The Greatest Generation Remembers World War II." Sehe's story was featured in the exhibit.
Charles Sehe is joined by his grandson Aaron Ites, great grandson Cayden Ites, and son James Sehe at the Presidential Museum on June 6, 2019, the 75th Anniversary of the D-Day landings.
Sehe created this poster to promote one of the many presentations he made about his WW II experiences, and especially about the USS Nevada at Pearl Harbor. He regretted that the USS Nevada's story was typically overshadowed by the ill-fated USS Arizona.


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Executive pay rising faster than for other employees
By Beth Holmes on 14 Sep 2011 in Latest News, Executive pay, Pay & benefits
Executive directors have seen pay rises above the level set for other employees, sparking concerns that the gap between pay for executives and other workers is set to grow again.
According to professional services firm Deloitte's "Executive directors' remuneration" report, to be published later this month, pay increases for main board directors in FTSE 100 organisations in 2011 were at a median 4% and in FTSE 250 organisations were at a median 3%.
Figures from XpertHR show that the median basic pay increase for all employees in the three months to the end of July 2011 was 2%.
The Deloitte report also found that the maximum annual bonus opportunity for FTSE 100 or FTSE 250 executive directors has remained constant at 150% and 100% of salary, respectively.
Deloitte says that there is still more work to be done by many to achieve best practice and ensure that reward is linked to performance.
Stephen Cahill, partner in the remuneration team at Deloitte, commented: "While there have been positive changes, such as the trend towards more deferral and retention of shares and the increase in clawback provisions, we are also seeing above-target annual bonuses payouts on a regular basis."
He adds that HR directors who sit on remuneration committees need to make sure that they keep on top of the pressures surrounding executive remuneration.
"Remuneration committees need to remain vigilant and ensure that remuneration is fair and reasonable from a participant's and shareholder's perspective. Reward should be linked effectively to the long-term strategy and success of the company," added Cahill.


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Profile: Larry Di Rita
Positions that Larry Di Rita has held:
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Larry Di Rita was a participant or observer in the following events:
Shortly After 8:46 a.m. September 11, 2001: Defense Secretary Rumsfeld Learns of First WTC Attack
Larry Di Rita. [Source: US Department of Defense]Larry Di Rita, a special assistant to Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, has sent a note to Rumsfeld to inform him of the first plane hitting the World Trade Center. Although some initial reports suggest the WTC may have been hit by just a small plane, according to Victoria Clarke, the assistant secretary of defense for public affairs, "Even in the accidental crash scenario, the military might be involved in some way. Rumsfeld needed to know." Rumsfeld, who is currently hosting a breakfast meeting with several members of Congress (see (8:00 a.m.-8:50 a.m.) September 11, 2001), later acknowledges having received this note. Yet apparently he does nothing in response. He recalls, "Everyone assumed it was an accident, the way it was described." He says only that "we adjourned the meeting, and I went in to get my CIA briefing." [US Department of Defense, 12/5/2001; 9/11 Commission, 3/23/2004; Clarke, 2006, pp. 217-218; Vogel, 2007, pp. 428]
Entity Tags: Larry Di Rita, Victoria ("Torie") Clarke, Donald Rumsfeld
Shortly After 9:03 a.m. September 11, 2001: Pentagon's Executive Support Center Goes into Operation, But Rumsfeld Not Present
Victoria Clarke. [Source: US Department of Defense]Just minutes after the second plane hits the World Trade Center, the Executive Support Center (ESC) within the Pentagon goes into operation. The ESC is located next door to the National Military Command Center (NMCC), and comprises several conference rooms that are secure against electronic eavesdropping. The Pentagon's state-of-the-art communications hub, "Cables," is establishing secure two-way video links with the White House and other key agencies. Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs Victoria Clarke arrives at the ESC soon after the second crash, accompanied by Larry Di Rita, who is Donald Rumsfeld's personal chief of staff. They have just visited Rumsfeld and informed him of the second crash, but he has remained in his office to wait for his daily intelligence briefing (see (Shortly After 9:03 a.m.) September 11, 2001). Also at the ESC at this time is Rumsfeld's closest aide, Stephen Cambone. According to Clarke, the ESC is "the place where the building's top leadership goes to coordinate military operations during national emergencies." Yet supposedly the Secretary of Defense does not join them there until about 10:15 A.M. (see (10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.) September 11, 2001). [Clarke, 2006, pp. 218-221; Cockburn, 2007, pp. 5-6]
Entity Tags: Victoria ("Torie") Clarke, Larry Di Rita, Stephen A. Cambone, Executive Support Center
(Between 9:04 a.m. and 9:36 a.m.) September 11, 2001: Defense Secretary Rumsfeld Ignores His Aides' Attempts to Get Him to Respond to the Attacks
Victoria Clarke, the assistant secretary of defense for public affairs, and Larry Di Rita, a special assistant to the secretary of defense, try to persuade Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld to cancel his schedule so he can respond to the terrorist attacks, but Rumsfeld refuses to do so and continues with a routine intelligence briefing. [Clarke, 2006, pp. 218-219; Priess, 2016, pp. 244] Rumsfeld is in his office at the Pentagon with Denny Watson, a CIA analyst, who is giving him his daily intelligence briefing. He is aware of the two crashes at the World Trade Center (see Shortly After 8:46 a.m. September 11, 2001 and (Shortly After 9:03 a.m.) September 11, 2001). [9/11 Commission, 3/23/2004; 9/11 Commission, 7/24/2004, pp. 37; Rumsfeld, 2011, pp. 334-335]
Aides Go to Talk with Rumsfeld about His Response to the Crisis - Clarke and Di Rita, meanwhile, learned of the attacks on the WTC from seeing the coverage of them on television. After the second crash, Clarke headed to Di Rita's office, which is down the hallway from Rumsfeld's office. There, she and Di Rita discussed "what had to be done right away in terms of the secretary [of defense]," Clarke will later recall. The two aides then headed together to see Rumsfeld, to talk with him about "the kinds of things he needed to do in response to this [crisis]."
Aides Tell Rumsfeld What They Know about the Attacks - After they enter Rumsfeld's office, Clarke and Di Rita tell the secretary of defense what is happening and what they know about the attacks. They say the Executive Support Center (ESC) "is going to start getting spun up." [Historical Office, Office of the Secretary of Defense, 6/27/2002 ; Historical Office, Office of the Secretary of Defense, 7/2/2002 ; Clarke, 2006, pp. 216-219] The ESC is a secure communications hub with a video teleconference facility, located on the third floor of the Pentagon. [Historical Office, Office of the Secretary of Defense, 6/27/2002 ; Vogel, 2007, pp. 440] It is "the place where the building's top leadership goes to coordinate military operations during national emergencies," according to Clarke.
Rumsfeld Refuses to Change His Schedule - Clarke and Di Rita also advise Rumsfeld to cancel his appointments for the rest of the day. "Sir, I think your entire schedule is going to be different today," Di Rita says. But Rumsfeld refuses to do so. "No! If I cancel my day, the terrorists have won," he says. Undeterred, the two aides pull out a copy of Rumsfeld's agenda for the day and go through it point by point, explaining to the secretary of defense why each item could be canceled. However, Rumsfeld's response is to look at the television on the desk and watch the coverage of the attacks on the WTC. [Clarke, 2006, pp. 219; Priess, 2016, pp. 244] Rumsfeld "wanted to make a few phone calls" at this time, Clarke will tell one interviewer. [WBZ Radio 1030 (Boston), 9/15/2001]
Aides Go to the Support Center to Respond to the Attacks - Rumsfeld tells the two aides to go to the ESC and wait for him there. Clarke and Di Rita therefore leave the office and head to the ESC (see Shortly After 9:03 a.m. September 11, 2001). They will be in the ESC at 9:37 a.m., when the Pentagon is attacked (see 9:37 a.m. September 11, 2001). [Historical Office, Office of the Secretary of Defense, 7/2/2002 ; Clarke, 2006, pp. 219-220] Rumsfeld, meanwhile, continues skimming through the copy of the President's Daily Brief that Watson brought him. [Priess, 2016, pp. 244] He will still be in his office receiving his intelligence briefing when the Pentagon is attacked (see 9:37 a.m. September 11, 2001). [Goldberg et al., 2007, pp. 130; Vogel, 2007, pp. 438-439]
Entity Tags: Donald Rumsfeld, Larry Di Rita, Denny Watson, Victoria ("Torie") Clarke
Shortly Before 9:37 a.m. September 11, 2001: Senior Officials Reject the Possibility of Evacuating the Pentagon
Senior officials in the Executive Support Center (ESC) at the Pentagon decide against evacuating the Pentagon, despite being aware of the attacks on the World Trade Center. [Historical Office, Office of the Secretary of Defense, 7/2/2002 ; Eichenwald, 2012, pp. 22] The ESC, on the third floor of the Pentagon, is "the place where the building's top leadership goes to coordinate military operations during national emergencies," according to Victoria Clarke, assistant secretary of defense for public affairs. [Clarke, 2006, pp. 219] Those currently in it include Clarke; Larry Di Rita, Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld's special assistant; Stephen Cambone, principal deputy undersecretary of defense for policy; and William Haynes, the general counsel of the Department of Defense.
Officials Discuss How to Respond to the Attacks - These officials know about the two crashes in New York and realize America is under attack. They are "talking about setting up a crisis action team and how we needed to respond to this apparent terrorist attack in New York City," Haynes will later recall. They discuss things like, "Should we think about the force conditions [and] threat conditions?" according to Di Rita. [Historical Office, Office of the Secretary of Defense, 6/27/2002 ; Historical Office, Office of the Secretary of Defense, 7/2/2002 ; Historical Office, Office of the Secretary of Defense, 7/8/2002 ; Historical Office, Office of the Secretary of Defense, 4/8/2003 ] However, they reportedly dismiss the possibility of evacuating their building. "The idea of evacuating the Pentagon was batted about, then rejected," journalist and author Kurt Eichenwald will write. [Eichenwald, 2012, pp. 22]
Two of the Officials Thought the Pentagon Might Be a Target - This is despite the fact that at least two of them have considered the possibility of the Pentagon being attacked. Haynes has spoken to David O. "Doc" Cooke, the Pentagon's director of administration and management, and, he will recall, told him "that we ought to be thinking about the possibility of attacks here [at the Pentagon]." [Historical Office, Office of the Secretary of Defense, 4/8/2003 ] And Cambone has talked to Vice Admiral Edmund Giambastiani Jr., Rumsfeld's senior military assistant, about the possibility of the Pentagon being a target and what they would do if it was attacked (see Between 9:03 a.m. and 9:35 a.m. September 11, 2001). [Historical Office, Office of the Secretary of Defense, 7/8/2002 ; American Forces Press Service, 9/8/2006] Clarke and Di Rita, however, will subsequently be unclear about whether they thought the Pentagon might be attacked. When asked, "Was there any anticipation at that time that the Pentagon also might be at risk?" Clarke will only say, "There was anticipation that lots of things might be at risk." [Historical Office, Office of the Secretary of Defense, 7/2/2002 ] And when he is asked, "At that point was there a reason to expect a larger threat specific to the Pentagon?" Di Rita will reply, "I don't know that I thought about that." [Historical Office, Office of the Secretary of Defense, 6/27/2002 ]
Official Will Order an Evacuation after the Pentagon Is Hit - No steps are taken to evacuate the Pentagon before it is attacked (see Before 9:37 a.m. September 11, 2001). [Newsday, 9/23/2001; Vogel, 2007, pp. 429] Cambone will finally give the order for the building to be evacuated shortly after 9:37 a.m., when the attack occurs (see 9:37 a.m. September 11, 2001). Those in the ESC will feel and hear the impact (see 9:37 a.m. September 11, 2001). Someone will then come in and report to them that the building has been hit by an airplane. "At that moment, I asked for the building to be evacuated and also locked down," Cambone will recall. [Historical Office, Office of the Secretary of Defense, 7/8/2002 ; Clarke, 2006, pp. 220]
Entity Tags: William J. Haynes, Larry Di Rita, Stephen A. Cambone, Victoria ("Torie") Clarke
9:37 a.m. September 11, 2001: Pentagon's 'War Room' Doesn't Realize Building Has Been Hit, Despite Hearing Explosion
Those inside the Pentagon's Executive Support Center (ESC) feel and hear the impact when the building is hit, yet supposedly do not realize what has happened. Victoria Clarke, the assistant secretary of defense for public affairs, who is in the ESC at this time, calls the center "the Pentagon's war room, with instant access to satellite images and intelligence sources peering into every corner of the globe." She describes it as "the place where the building's top leadership goes to coordinate military operations during national emergencies." In it with her are Stephen Cambone, Donald Rumsfeld's closest aide, and Larry Di Rita, Rumsfeld's personal chief of staff. They'd been discussing how to go about getting every plane currently in the air back on the ground when, according to Clarke, "we felt a jarring thump and heard a loud but still muffled explosion. The building seemed to have shifted." Yet, despite all the ESC's resources, they supposedly do not initially realize exactly what has happened. Clarke says to the others, "It must have been a car bomb." Di Rita replies, "A bomb of some kind." But one unnamed staffer who frequently uses the ESC for meetings points to the ceiling and says, "No, it's just the heating and cooling system. It makes that noise all the time." Clarke later claims, "The notion of a jetliner attacking the Pentagon was exactly that unfathomable back then. Our eyes were glued to television screens showing two hijacked planes destroying the World Trade Center and it still didn't occur to any of us, certainly not me, that one might have just hit our own building." Clarke guesses aloud that the noise was something other than the heating and cooling system. In the ensuing minutes, she and the others with her will scramble "for information about what exactly had happened, how many were hurt or killed, and [analyze] what we could do to prevent further attacks." Yet, she will later claim, it is only when Donald Rumsfeld comes into the ESC at 10:15 a.m., after having gone to the crash scene, that they receive their first confirmation that a plane has hit the Pentagon (see (10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.) September 11, 2001). [Clarke, 2006, pp. 219-221] Those inside the National Military Command Center (NMCC), located next door to the ESC, supposedly do not feel the impact when the Pentagon is hit, and one officer there claims he only learns of the attack from television reports (see Shortly After 9:37 a.m. September 11, 2001). [CNN, 9/4/2002; American Forces Press Service, 9/7/2006; Cockburn, 2007, pp. 5] But Secretary of Defense Rumsfeld, who is in his office about 200 feet away from the ESC, feels the building shake due to the explosion. After seeing nothing out of his window, he immediately dashes outside to determine what has happened (see 9:38 a.m. September 11, 2001). [WBZ Radio 1030 (Boston), 9/15/2001; Parade Magazine, 10/12/2001; Washington Post, 1/9/2002; 9/11 Commission, 3/23/2004]
Entity Tags: Stephen A. Cambone, Larry Di Rita, Victoria ("Torie") Clarke
(10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.) September 11, 2001: Defense Secretary Rumsfeld Returns to the Pentagon; Speaks to President Bush and Temporarily Joins White House Teleconference
Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld returns from the Pentagon crash site "by shortly before or after 10:00 a.m." Then he has "one or more calls in my office, one of which was with the president," according to his testimony before the 9/11 Commission. [9/11 Commission, 3/23/2004] The commission later concludes that Rumsfeld's call with President Bush has little impact: "No one can recall any content beyond a general request to alert forces." The possibility of shooting down hijacked planes is not mentioned. [9/11 Commission, 6/17/2004] Rumsfeld then goes to the Executive Support Center (ESC) located near his office, arriving there at around 10:15 a.m. In the ESC already are Stephen Cambone, Rumsfeld's closest aide, Larry Di Rita, Rumsfeld's personal chief of staff, and Victoria Clarke, the assistant secretary of defense for public affairs. Rumsfeld had instructed Di Rita and Clarke to go to the ESC and wait for him there when they'd come to his office soon after the second WTC tower was hit at 9:03 A.M. (see (Shortly After 9:03 a.m.) September 11, 2001). Presently, Rumsfeld gives them their first confirmation that a plane hit the Pentagon, saying, "I'm quite sure it was a plane and I'm pretty sure it's a large plane." According to Clarke, he pulls out a yellow legal pad and writes down three categories, "by which his thinking would be organized the rest of the day: what we needed to do immediately, what would have to be underway quickly, and what the military response would be." [Clarke, 2006, pp. 221-222; Cockburn, 2007, pp. 5-6] The Executive Support Center has secure video facilities, and while there, Rumsfeld participates in the White House video teleconference. This is the video conference that counterterrorism "tsar" Richard Clarke claims Rumsfeld is a part of much of the morning (see (9:10 a.m.) September 11, 2001). Then at around 10:30 a.m., he moves on to the National Military Command Center NMCC, located next door to the ESC (see (10:30 a.m.) September 11, 2001). [Washington Times, 2/23/2004; 9/11 Commission, 6/17/2004; 9/11 Commission, 7/24/2004, pp. 43-44] Those in the NMCC are apparently unaware of Rumsfeld's whereabouts during the half-hour from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.: Brigadier General Montague Winfield later recalls, "For 30 minutes we couldn't find him. And just as we began to worry, he walked into the door of the [NMCC]." [ABC News, 9/11/2002]
Entity Tags: National Military Command Center, Stephen A. Cambone, Victoria ("Torie") Clarke, Richard A. Clarke, George W. Bush, Larry Di Rita, Donald Rumsfeld, Executive Support Center
May 24, 2004: Taguba Report Delivered to Congress; Missing 2000 Pages
When the Taguba report (see March 9, 2004), which together with all its 106 annexes includes 6,000 pages, is delivered by the Pentagon to the Senate Armed Services Committee, some 2,000 pages are missing, withheld by the Defense Department. Pentagon spokesman Larry DiRita calls this an "oversight." [Associated Press, 5/24/2004] Nevertheless, the missing pages contain key documents, internal Army memos and e-mails, sworn statements by soldiers, officers, contractors, and prisoners. It also includes the final section of Taguba's interview with Col. Thomas M. Pappas. [Newsweek, 6/7/2004] The missing annexes of the Taguba report hold evidence that the abuse was not conducted solely by a few MPs acting on their own, but instead at the instigation and with the involvement of military intelligence personnel.
Entity Tags: US Congress, Larry Di Rita, Thomas M. Pappas


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Apple Pay In The UK
Posted on July 17, 2015 January 4, 2016 12:55 pm
Coming out of the All-Star game last weekend, it is surprising that the curveball of the week didn't come out of baseball. In fact, it didn't even get pitched in the United States. No, this week in an epic fit of Apple being Apple, Cupertino decided to surprise the world and release Apple Pay in the U.K. about a week earlier than anticipated.
And with more of a pratfall-esque stumble than Apple's normally well-choreographed glide into the marketplace from stage left. On Sunday, July 12, HSBC accidentally tweeted out that the service would be launching in two days on July 14.
So much for secrecy — as within minutes of the Twitter flub, the world started reacting.
"Even the smallest slip of the tongue on social media can affect the markets, and HSBC's blunder on Sunday was a great example," noted Gareth Mann, CEO of data analytics provider Digital Contact. "Our data tracker, which crunches millions of data points a second, showed a huge spike in noise around Apple just after 9 p.m. on Sunday, July 12."
The price of Apple unsurprisingly climbed, and U.K. users got warmed up and ready for their crack at the world's most talked about mobile payments platform.
How's it going? Two days in, it's a little hard to tell. But we have the high and low points of the week to help you understand how Apple Pay U.K. stacks up against the Apple Pay original recipe in the U.S.
Fees — They Pay Less (But Also Have Less To Pay With)
When Apple Pay launched in Oct. 2014, it came with a feature for its card issuer partners that many found surprising — a cut of their interchange fees.
In the U.S. Apple has gotten the banks to agree to a little "toll booth" that collects a 15-basis-point (0.15 percent or $0.15 on a $100 transaction) toll from the issuer each and every time their card is used at a merchant.
U.K. banking partners have also reportedly agreed to a toll but one that is much, much lower, according to reports in the Financial Times.
It is not known exactly what the deal struck between Apple and its issuer partners in the U.K. is — those details remain undisclosed. According to banking insiders sited by FT, it is "a few pence" per £100 ($156) transaction.
"The proposition for Apple in the U.K. is more about building product sales and less about an extra revenue stream," said one banker.
It also bears noting that in the U.K. there is far less interchange fee money floating around. For while they are alive and well in the U.S., they are very drastically legally limited everywhere across the pond, including Britain, such that 15 basis points could easily amount to as much as half the total fee in the U.K., as opposed to a small fraction of it in the U.S.
"In Europe, interchange is next to nothing in several sizeable countries and going to probably be next to nothing if the regulators have their way," MPD CEO Karen Webster wrote last October. "It's unlikely that issuers, who will get hardly anything when their cards are used, will be willing to pay Apple anything like the fees it is getting from U.S. issuers. Apple will just have to be happy selling iPhones and making money some other way. It's hard to see Apple Pay generating the same sort of excitement from European issuers."
But it seems that Apple found a way to get some of that issuer excitement. All they had to do was cut those fees a lot.
Just not quite enough for everyone.
Banks — A Series Of Unfortunate (And Some Fortunate) Events
It has not been a good week for HSBC and Apple. First they let the cat out of the bag about the whole early surprise launch thing. And then, when that launch that they forgot to put "spoiler alert" in front of on Twitter actually happened, they were nowhere to be seen.
Somewhere between announcing that it was ready to roll last Sunday and the actual launch on Tuesday, HSBC changed its status from "ready to roll on day one" to "ready to roll pretty soon, like at the end of the month." HSBC clarified that it has always been its intention to launch toward the end of July, even though as of Monday of last week they were still listed as one of the banks launching the service — 24 hours after they alerted everyone as to the real launch date.
As of Tuesday, its status had switched to "coming soon," but HSBC insisted that it (was in no way being punished by Apple for screwing up the launch and) has definitely always planned to release on July 28.
HSBC isn't the only "coming soon" among major U.K. banks. Shortly after Apple Pay went live in the U.K., Barclays — the main holdout — announced that the service was "coming soon" for its cardholders. That "coming soon" hasn't been defined much past ruling out "never" as a possibility. Bank of Scotland, Lloyds, M&S Bank, TSB, Coutts and Halifax all reportedly plan to launch the service later this year.
So who was on board with Apple Pay on day one? Every bank they said would be there back when the U.K. expansion was officially confirmed in June (except HSBC). Santander, Nationwide and Royal Bank of Scotland (including NatWest and Ulster Bank subsidiaries) were all ready to roll on day one.
Merchants (And That Weird Spending Cap)
Apple Pay in the U.K., according to reports, launches with a very comparable merchant set in the U.K. as it did in the U.S. The most recognizable names (particularly to British consumers) are Boots UK, BP, Costa Coffee, Co-op Food, KFC UK, Le Pain Quotidien, Liberty, Lidl, Marks & Spencer (M&S), McDonald's UK, Nando's, Post Office, SPAR, Starbucks, Subway, TfL, wagamama and Waitrose.
On the "coming soon" list are Screwfix, Wilko, EAT, Costcutter, Five Guys, JD Sports, Dune and New Look. The main grocery chains in the U.K. (Tesco, Sainsbury's and Asda) don't accept Apple Pay yet.
Additionally, PayPal-owned Braintree has announced Apple Pay support in the U.K. for all the apps that it powers.
All in, Apple Pay is in about 250,000 retail locations at its launch — basically the same as its early numbers in the U.S. It does bear noting, however, that as a smaller country with fewer merchant locations in total, 250K does represent a greater penetration by percentage than Apple enjoyed in its home market.
But in a foreign market it deals with foreign rules — the most bedeviling of which (apart from those interchange caps) are the caps on contactless payments in the U.S. Though not common in the U.S., contactless cards fared somewhat better in Europe, and as a security measure, those transactions are limited to be £20 (about $31). That limit will climb some in the next few weeks to £30, which for many consumers and merchants is still too low a point for Apple to really take hold.
It is worth noting that U.K. merchants do have the option of upgrading their backend software systems to recognize biometric scans like Touch ID as a substitute for a PIN in a card transaction. This would remove the cap.
Consumers Are Excited! (If They Know What You're Talking About!)
Unfortunately, it seems customers have not quite heard about it just yet.
When asked by FT if they planned to use Apple Pay, most city workers simply had no idea what they were talking about.
"It's obviously under the radar," said one.
Not a description of Apple Pay we too often hear here at PYMNTS.
But one that was oddly recurrent in the coverage of Apple Pay. While some were particularly excited, most of the man-on-the-street interviews indicated consumers were a little unsure about Apple Pay.
"I have no idea what Apple Pay is," said one shopper getting a coffee on Tuesday in Waitrose, one of the numerous retailers that launched the service.
And though most of the negative reviews were more about consumers who couldn't use it yet because their bank didn't support it, there were a few hiccups here and there about usability, particularly on the London Underground.
But on the whole, consumers who used it rated it highly.
It's only been a week. With Brits still trying to figure out what Apple Pay is, banks still signing on, HSBC definitely not trying to work its way out of the dog house and many merchants left to capture, it may take some time to make an educated judgment about how well Apple Pay exports.
But we'll make sure to guide you through all those steps.
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Jimmy Long is a commercial litigator who has tried nearly 100 cases to verdict in every court system in South Carolina. In addition to his busy trial practice, Jimmy has briefed and argued over a dozen appeals in the South Carolina Supreme Court and Court of Appeals and can handle any civil or administrative appeal. He previously served as the Firm's General Counsel for seven years and brings a deep knowledge to the issues faced by lawyers in their day to day practice. Jimmy is a lawyers lawyer - other lawyers seek his advice and representation in areas from malpractice claims and disciplinary complaints, to unusual issues related to legal ethics.
Jimmy has defended individuals and corporations in all types of litigation including many bet-the-business cases. His current emphasis is handling injury cases involving death and catastrophic injury, medical malpractice, professional negligence, legal malpractice, complaints to a licensing board, trustee and and fiduciary claims. Jimmy knows that while the vast majority of cases settle, preparation and a willingness to go to court are the cornerstones of success in every case, whether it is by trial or settlement. He is typically the lead trial attorney but understands the importance of staffing every case with a team of professionals appropriate for the dispute.
Having represented doctors, nurses, hospitals, and medical providers, Jimmy has a thorough understanding of medical malpractice. Whether he represents a lawyer, nurse, physician, accountant, or other professional, Jimmy knows how to work with and cross examine expert witnesses and how to explain statutes, regulations, and standard of care to juries and judges. Clients often hire Jimmy to handle cases with catastrophic injury, serious and unusual disease mix, and wrongful death. Over the past 10 years, he has led a robust correctional medicine practice defending medical providers who care for incarcerated individuals.
Jimmy's previous work as the Nexsen Pruet's General Counsel provides a unique insight into the fiduciary and ethical traps facing lawyers. He is particularly well suited to defend claims for legal malpractice and is available to serve as an expert witness or consultant if needed.
In his career, Jimmy has served or is currently serving in numerous capacities to further the practice of law and his professional development. Some examples are the following:
South Carolina Bar, Past Committee Chairperson
South Carolina Bar House of Delegates, Former Member
South Carolina Bar Judicial Qualifications Committee
International Association of Defense Counsel
Jimmy is a former law clerk to the Honorable C. Weston Houck, United States District Judge for the District of South Carolina.
Areas of Experience
Assisted Living, Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Facility Litigation
University of South Carolina, J.D., 1991
Presbyterian College, B.S., 1986
U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina
Civic & Professional Memberships
"Legal Elite of the Midlands" - Healthcare, 2013
South Carolina Bar - Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year in 1997
Certified Mediator since 1998
AV Preeminent rating from Martindale Hubbell
Listed in Best Lawyers in America for Commercial Litigation in 2021
Jimmy's past experience as General Counsel has provided him great insight into the ethical rules governing attorneys. He has experience providing practical advice for lawyers navigating the ethical rules and the obligations and desires of their clients. He is well able to defend lawyers in court when faced with a claim.
Jimmy has defended numerous lawyers in response to grievances or complaints filed against lawyers before the South Carolina Office of Disciplinary Counsel.
Jimmy knows his way around the courtroom having been the lead trial attorney in numerous multi-week trials and he has tried nearly 100 trials to verdict.
Jimmy knows how to argue a case before a panel of Judges or a single Judge. He has argued over a dozen appeals in either the South Carolina Supreme Court or South Carolina Court of Appeals. See a list of published opinions here.
Jimmy has handled numerous bet the business cases and is comfortable explaining complex cases to juries and judges in an easy to understand story.
Almost all of Jimmy's cases involve testimony by expert witnesses and he has worked with and/or cross-examined dozens of experts in the medical, legal, and financial fields.
Jimmy leads a team of lawyers defending correctional medicine malpractice cases that have involved over 15 diseases or injury.
Jimmy is well familiar with the State and Federal regulations and laws governing correctional medicine, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes having been the lead attorney in numerous wrongful death and negligence actions involving suicide attempts, elopement, falls, improper medication, improper admission, lack of supervision, and section 1983.
Jimmy's has defended a substantial number of wrongful death claims and understands how the law allocates damages for wrongful death and survival claims. He has been successful in minimizing damages in cases with great sympathy to a jury.
Jimmy has defended trucking companies in multi-fatality cases including one case that lasted over 13 years.
Jimmy has been the lead attorney in certificate of need cases involving open heart surgery, linear accelerators, hospital replacement or expansion, ambulatory surgery facilities, and most all of the services regulated in the State Health Plan.
Jimmy was the lead attorney in two of the longest trials in the history of the South Carolina Administrative Law Court in February and March of 2006 and January and February of 2011.
Jimmy led a team of lawyers who tried to verdict a substantial breach of trust case in Federal Court in which he obtained a verdict against a corporate trustee in excess of 1.4 million dollars.
After 15 hours of mediation, Jimmy successfully resolved the defense of a negligent misrepresentation case arising from the multi-million dollar sale of a business.
Jimmy was the lead attorney in a complex probate matter that involved simultaneous actions in the Probate Court, Circuit Court and the Court of Appeals.
Jimmy is well-suited to serve as an expert witness in any matter involving the professional responsibility of an attorney.
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Three Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Elected to S.C. Bar House of Delegates
14 Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Named to "Legal Elite" of the Midlands
South Carolina Court Decides Key Health Care Case
Past instructor at the Orientation School for Newly Elected Judges
Frequent speaker at legal education seminars
Former Adjunct Professor at Presbyterian College teaching a Civil Litigation Course
Former Managing Editor of the ABA Real Property Probate and Trust Journal
"My love for courtrooms and a good legal defense is rivaled only by my love of basketball courts and a good press defense."
Although Jimmy is a seasoned litigator, his favorite courts are the ones with basketball hoops. He has coached a girls church league basketball team for years. He is also a long time owner in both a Fantasy Football League and a Fantasy Baseball League.
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