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One of Australia's most well-known bushfire events
Ash Wednesday 1983 is now one of Australia's most well-known bushfire events. Fires swept across Victoria and South Australia, killing 75 people and causing widespread damage
Victoria's natural environments are some of the most fire-prone areas in the world. High temperatures and limited summer rainfall produce conditions of very high fire danger in Victoria's eucalypt forests.
Sudden strong wind changes that hamper efforts to control fires are also common. Bushfire danger becomes serious in some parts of Victoria every few years.
Bushfires as severe as the Ash Wednesday fires however, appear to occur six to ten times a century.
Over 100 fires started on February 16 1983, the day now known as Ash Wednesday.
Lead up to Ash Wednesday
Prior to 16 February 1983, most of Victoria had experienced a drought lasting 10 months or more.
Rainfall over winter and spring was very low, and summer rainfall for Victoria was up to 75 per cent less than in previous years. Low rainfalls meant that there was little moisture in the soil and water supplies in many places were almost dry.
The moisture in the air, called the 'relative humidity', was also very low.
Bushfires require fuel such as dry leaves, twigs and other vegetation matter to keep burning and across Victoria, this fuel was very dry, due to the weather conditions, including the low humidity. The forest vegetation in valleys and gullies, which is normally moist in summer, was also very dry.
Getting ready for the fire season
Hot and dry weather towards the end of 1982 gave firefighters an early warning of what might lie ahead.
The earliest total fire ban day ever declared up to that point in time occurred on 24 November 1982.
The Victorian Government firefighting agencies employed extra staff and organised for additional equipment and aircraft to be ready for firefighting over summer.
The first big bushfire occurred on November 25th 1982 and was followed by large fires on 3rd and 13th December 1982, 8th January and 1st February 1983.
By 16th February, Victoria had experienced many very dry, hot days. February 1983 was one of the hottest and driest Februarys on record.
Large areas of land were dry due to the drought. Strong winds lifted 200,000 tonnes of dried soil from the ground and created a huge dust storm across southern Australia on 9 February 1983.
The dust combined with smoke from burning fires and reduced visibility, making firefighting very difficult. The dust cloud was so large and thick it blocked out the sun in Melbourne and gave people little warning of approaching bushfires.
Clear skies and rising temperatures were observed on the morning of Ash Wednesday, 16 February 1983. A front (or band) of cold air was located in the Great Australian Bight off the coast of South Australia. The front caused the hot air in the centre of Australia to be drawn southwards, creating a hot, dry northerly wind over Victoria.
Temperatures in many places rose to over 40 degrees Celsius and the air moisture, or relative humidity, dropped to below 15 per cent. By comparison, the average humidity on a summer's day in Melbourne is 43 per cent.
Many bushfires were reported in the early to middle afternoon and were well established by the hottest and driest part of the day.
Towards late afternoon, the front moved inland and the northerly winds became much stronger. The winds were pushing the fires in a southerly direction creating long, narrow fires.
Many spot fires, caused by burning material blown ahead of the main fire, developed. In many cases, spot fires spread quickly and joined to form a large fire ahead of the main fire. This made the bushfires more severe, and made it difficult for firefighters to control the fires.
After the wind change
The wind change moved through south-west Victoria by early evening. This was disastrous as the westerly winds caused the fires to change direction and size. Prior to the wind change, the fires had been relatively long and thin, with a narrow head, or front. After the wind change, the long side of the fire then became the head, or front, of the fire, burning across a much wider front.
The wind change also caused fires to merge, like the Cudgee/Ballangeich fire near Warrnambool. Firefighters had many problems trying to control these large bushfires. Most of the losses of life and property occurred in the hour following the wind change.
Affected areas
Due to the large numbers of fires burning on Ash Wednesday, many parts of Victoria suffered damage.
Nine of the fires in Victoria were greater than 150 hectares in size. Eight areas of Victoria were considered to be severely affected – these areas are summarised in the following table.
Area/town
Fire size
(hectares)
Buildings lost
Cudgee/Ballangeich 50,000 9 872
East Trentham/Mt Macedon 29,500 7 628
Otway Ranges 41,000 3 782
Belgrave Heights/Upper Beaconsfield 9,200 21 238
Cockatoo 1,800 6 307
Monivae 3,181 0 numerous
Branxholme 200 1 10
Warburton 40,000 0 57
Public land affected by the fires
Areas of public land affected by the fires include the Dandenong Ranges National Park, the Wombat State forest and the Otways forest. Approximately 82,500 hectares of public land, and over 120,000 hectares of private land were burned.
In total, the 1982–83 summer saw some 486,030 hectares of parks and forests burned. The following map shows the areas impacted by all fires on public land in 1983, including the Ash Wednesday fires of 16 February.
The causes of the Ash Wednesday fires include sparks caused by clashing of electricity power lines, tree branches connecting with power lines, deliberately lit fires and other causes that were not identified.
Over 16,000 firefighters attended the Ash Wednesday fires, including park and forest firefighters and Country Fire Authority volunteers. Also involved and assisting in firefighting the fires were 1,000 police, 500 defence force personnel and many local residents. A variety of equipment was used to fight the fires, including 400 vehicles (fire-trucks, water tankers and dozers), 11 helicopters and 14 fixed wing aircraft.
Damage caused
The Victorian fires burned a total of around 210,000 hectares. There were 47 lives lost in Victoria and 2,080 homes were burned. Many businesses, stores, equipment, machinery, stock and other private assets were also lost. The total cost of the property related damage in Victoria was estimated to be over $200 million. See also report 88 at fire and adaptive management publications).
The fires damaged valuable timber in State forests with losses of around $50 million. Park and forest offices and firefighting equipment were lost. The fires burned the vegetation that protects the soil. After the fires, there was further damage through soil erosion affecting streams and water catchments.
Research report 20 describes the fire near Deans Marsh in the Otway's in south west Victoria on Ash Wednesday. The report discusses aspects of the fire's behaviour and includes a map of how the fire spread during the day. See fire and adaptive management publications.
After Ash Wednesday the government reviewed bushfire preparedness and response in Victoria – see reviews and inquiries.
South Australian Ash Wednesday fires
The South Australia fires burned 208,000 hectares in the Adelaide Hills and in farming country in the south-east of the state. In addition, 21,000 hectares of pine plantations were destroyed. Twenty-eight lives and 383 houses were lost. The total cost of the damage to private property in South Australia was also estimated to be more than $200 million.
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Cameras on mobile devices keep getting better and better and the OnePlus One is on of those devices that just has a stunning camera, one that makes you smile every time you take an awesome picture. Well, film director Giacomo Mantovani thought it would be fun to see how a $299 smartphone would do against the $3,399 Canon EOS 5D Mk3 a 22.3 Megapixel camera 14 bit resolution and shoots 1080p @ 30fps.
Lets first take a look at the camera specs of both devices. On one side we have the OnePlus One with a 13 megapixel Sony EXMOR IMX214 sensor with an f/2.0 aperture, six physical lenses, recording at 4K. The device runs Cyanogenmod 11S and has been incredibly popular since its launch several months back.
One the other hand we have the Canon EOS 5D Mk3 22.3 megapixel DSLR, with a full frame CMOS sensor, 14 bit resolution and shoots 1080p @ 30fps. This camera is mostly used in professional filmography which has been used to shoot The Avengers, Captain America, Iron Man 2 and many more movies. The camera launched 2 years ago.
Blogger Giacomo has performed 2 tests one during the day and the other one at night. First we are going to take a look at the day video and later on at the night video.
In the footage it is clear that the one you thought would initially win, might have a hard time beating the $299 smartphone. The footage shows that the OnePlus has a much clearer image specially when zooming in (a good example is minute 1:53). The only slight difference on some pictures is the improved lighting of the Canon.
The night test has also been performed with no color correction, no post production effects and no noise reduction. However, here is where clearly the OnePlus One fails to impress as the Canon shows way better picture quality and lighting.
The $299 smartphone has done incredibly well against a professional $3000 camera and there is no doubt about the fact that this makes the OnePlus One the clear winner. However, the Canon 5D when used in not completely perfect conditions is way better then the smartphone, but on the other side you can't check your email or twitter with a $3.000 dollar camera.


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Antonio Viola (born 21 September 1990 in Potenza) is an Italian cyclist riding for Nippo–Vini Fantini.

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Q: Need a list of week days with their number on iphone os I'm working on a project that needs to have a list of weekdays.
I could get their locale names using the NSDateFormatter without a problem, but I was hoping to have an integer weekday also to save on the database and do some work.
Where can i get that number?
Thanks,
Leonardo

A: See Apple Developers thread on NSDateComponents and weekday
NSCalendar *gregorian = [[NSCalendar alloc]initWithCalendarIdentifier:NSGregorianCalendar];

NSDateComponents *weekdayComponents =
        [gregorian components:NSWeekdayCalendarUnit fromDate:dateOfInterest];

NSInteger weekday = [weekdayComponents weekday];
// weekday 1 = Sunday for Gregorian calendar

[gregorian release];

A: If you're looking to get the numerical weekday from an NSDate object, you need to use NSCalendar and NSDateComponents like this:
NSDate *date = [NSDate date];
NSCalendar *gregorian = [[NSCalendar alloc] initWithCalendarIdentifier:NSGregorianCalendar];
NSDateComponents *weekdayComponents = [gregorian components:NSWeekdayCalendarUnit fromDate:date];
int weekday = [weekdayComponents weekday];

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EXFO Inc. Receives Positive Recommendation from leading Third Party Proxy Advisory Firm, Institutional Shareholder Services Inc.
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QUEBEC CITY, Canada, August 3, 2021 – EXFO Inc. ("EXFO" or the "Corporation") (NASDAQ: EXFO; TSX: EXF), is pleased to announce that Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS), a leading third party proxy advisory firm, which, among other services, provides voting recommendations to pension funds, investment managers, mutual funds and other institutional shareholders has recommended that EXFO shareholders vote in favour of the going private transaction proposed by 11172239 Canada Inc, (the "Purchaser"), a corporation controlled by Mr. Germain Lamonde. The proposed going private transaction, to be effected by way of a plan of arrangement between EXFO and the Purchaser is to be voted on at the special meeting of shareholders to be held on August 13, 2021 (the "Meeting").
To proactively deal with the unprecedented public health impact of COVID-19, the Meeting will be held in a virtual only format, which will be conducted via live audio webcast online at https://web.lumiagm.com/436109447 at 10:00 a.m. (Québec City time) on August 13, 2021.
Additional details regarding the terms and conditions of the proposed transaction as well as the rationale for the recommendations made by the Special Committee and the Board of Directors is set out in the management proxy circular filed and mailed to shareholders, which, together with the Arrangement Agreement, is available under EXFO's profile at www.sedar.com.
In connection with the transaction, the Corporation has prepared and mailed a Schedule 13E-3 Transaction Statement (the "Schedule 13E-3"). The Schedule 13E-3 has been filed with the SEC. INVESTORS AND SHAREHOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY THE SCHEDULE 13E-3 AND OTHER MATERIALS FILED WITH THE SEC WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE, AS THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE CORPORATION, THE TRANSACTION, AND RELATED MATTERS. In addition to receiving the Schedule 13E-3 by mail, shareholders will also be able to obtain these documents, as well as other filings containing information about the Corporation, the transaction, and related matters, without charge from the SEC's website (http://www.sec.gov).
About EXFO
EXFO develops smarter test, monitoring and analytics solutions for fixed and mobile network operators, webscale companies and equipment manufacturers in the global communications industry. Our customers count on us to deliver superior network performance, service reliability and subscriber insights. They count on our unique blend of equipment, software and services to accelerate digital transformations related to fiber, 4G/LTE and 5G deployments. They count on our expertise with automation, real-time troubleshooting and big data analytics, which are critical to their business performance. We've spent over 30 years earning this trust, and today 1,900 EXFO employees in over 25 countries work side by side with our customers in the lab, field, data center and beyond.
Shareholder Questions and Assistance
Shareholders who have questions regarding the Arrangement or require assistance with voting may contact D.F. King (Canada), EXFO's proxy solicitation agent, by telephone at 1-866-822-1242 (toll-free in North America) or 416-682-3825 (collect outside North America), or by email at [email protected].
Forward-looking Information
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Canadian securities laws. In addition, this press release also contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and we intend that such forward-looking statements be subject to the safe harbors created thereby. Forward-looking statements are statements other than historical information or statements of current condition. Words such as may, expect, believe, plan, anticipate, intend, could, estimate, continue, or similar expressions or the negative of such expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. In addition, any statements that refer to expectations, projections or other characterizations of future events and circumstances are considered forward-looking statements. They are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties. More particularly and without restriction, this press release contains forward-looking statements and information regarding: statements and implications about the anticipated benefits of the proposed transaction for EXFO, its employees, business partners, shareholders and other stakeholders, including future financial and operating results, plans, objectives, expectations and intentions of the Purchaser or EXFO, and the anticipated timing of the Special Meeting and of the completion of the proposed transaction.
In respect of the forward-looking statements and information concerning the anticipated benefits and timing of the completion of the proposed transaction, EXFO has provided such statements and information in reliance on certain assumptions that it believes are reasonable at this time, including assumptions as to the ability of the parties to receive, in a timely manner and on satisfactory terms, the necessary shareholder and court approvals; the ability of the parties to satisfy, in a timely manner, the other conditions to the completion of the proposed transaction; and other expectations and assumptions concerning the proposed transaction. The anticipated dates indicated may change for a number of reasons, including the inability to receive, in a timely manner, the necessary shareholder and court approvals, the necessity to extend the time limits for satisfying the other conditions to the completion of the proposed transaction or the ability of the Board of Directors to consider and approve, subject to compliance by the Corporation of its obligations in this respect under the agreement providing for the Arrangement (the "Arrangement Agreement"), a superior proposal for the Corporation. Although EXFO believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that these expectations will prove to have been correct, that the proposed transaction will be completed or that it will be completed on the terms and conditions contemplated in this press release. Accordingly, investors and others are cautioned that undue reliance should not be placed on any forward-looking statements.
Risks and uncertainties inherent in the nature of the proposed transaction include, without limitation, the failure of the parties to obtain the necessary shareholder (including the Minority Approval) and court approvals or to otherwise satisfy the conditions to the completion of the proposed transaction; failure of the parties to obtain such approvals or satisfy such conditions in a timely manner; significant transaction costs or unknown liabilities; the ability of the Board of Directors to consider and approve, subject to compliance by the Corporation of its obligations in this respect under the Arrangement Agreement, a superior proposal for the Corporation; the failure to realize the expected benefits of the proposed transaction; and general economic conditions. Failure to obtain the necessary shareholder and court approvals, or the failure of the parties to otherwise satisfy the conditions to the completion of the proposed transaction or to complete the proposed transaction, may result in the proposed transaction not being completed on the proposed terms, or at all. In addition, if the proposed transaction is not completed, and EXFO continues as an independent entity, there are risks that the announcement of the proposed transaction and the dedication of substantial resources of the Corporation to the completion of the proposed transaction could have an impact on its business and strategic relationships (including with future and prospective employees, customers, suppliers and partners), operating results and activities in general, and could have a material adverse effect on its current and future operations, financial condition and prospects. Furthermore, the failure of EXFO to comply with the terms of the Arrangement Agreement may, in certain circumstances, result in it being required to pay a fee to Purchaser, the result of which could have a material adverse effect on its financial position and results of operations and its ability to fund growth prospects and current operations. Consequently, the reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements and information contained in this press release. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in EXFO's filings with the SEC as well as the Schedule 13E-3 transaction statement and Circular.
The forward-looking statements in this document reflect the Corporation's expectations on the date hereof and are subject to change after that date. The Corporation expressly disclaims any obligation or intention to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless required by applicable securities laws.
This announcement is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to purchase or a solicitation of an offer to sell shares of EXFO.
Vance Oliver
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EXFO announced that National Grid has selected EXFO for an innovation pilot project to provide monitoring for its ongoing fiber network health assessment in the
EXFO receives $15.9 million contribution from Canadian federal government to advance 5G telecommunications
EXFO today shared the benefits to be derived from $15.9 million in funding from the federal government, including accelerating 5G technology development and job
EXFO to Offer Cloud-Native Service Assurance on AWS
EXFO today announced that its cloud-native Adaptive Service Assurance (ASA) test solution and advanced analytics reporting module are now available to customers

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General Requirements. Proposed frequency usage must be prior coordinated with existing licensees, permittees and applicants in the area, and other applicants with previously filed applications, whose facilities could affect or be affected by the new proposal in terms of frequency interference on active channels, applied-for channels, or channels coordinated for future growth. Coordination must be completed prior to filing an application for regular authorization, or a major amendment to a pending application, or any major modification to a license…In engineering a system or modification thereto, the applicant must, by appropriate studies and analyses, select sites, transmitters, antennas and frequencies that will avoid interference in excess of permissible levels to other users. All applicants and licensees must cooperate fully and make reasonable efforts to resolve technical problems and conflicts that may inhibit the most effective and efficient use of the radio spectrum; however, the party being coordinated with is not obligated to suggest changes or re-engineer a proposal in cases involving conflicts. Applicants should make every reasonable effort to avoid blocking the growth of systems as prior coordinated. The applicant must identify in the application all entities with which the technical proposal was coordinated. In the event that technical problems are not resolved, an explanation must be submitted with the application. Where technical problems are resolved by an agreement or operating arrangement between the parties that would require special procedures be taken to reduce the likelihood of interference in excess of permissible levels (such as the use of artificial site shielding) or would result in a reduction of quality or capacity of either system, the details thereof may be contained in the applications.
An expedited prior coordination period (less than 30 days) may be requested when deemed necessary by a notifying party. The coordination notice should be identified as "expedited" and the requested response date should be clearly indicated. However, circumstances preventing a timely response from the receiving party should be accommodated accordingly. It is the responsibility of the notifying party to receive written concurrence (or verbal, with written to follow) from affected parties or their coordination representatives.
Any frequency reserved by licensee for future use in the bands subject to this part must be released for use by another licensee, permittee or applicant upon a showing by the latter that it requires an additional frequency and cannot coordinate one that is not reserved for future use.


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package org.hoteia.qalingo.core.web.mvc.controller.openid;

import java.text.ParseException;
import java.text.SimpleDateFormat;

import javax.servlet.http.HttpServletRequest;

import org.apache.commons.lang.StringUtils;
import org.hoteia.qalingo.core.Constants;
import org.hoteia.qalingo.core.domain.AttributeDefinition;
import org.hoteia.qalingo.core.domain.Customer;
import org.hoteia.qalingo.core.domain.CustomerAttribute;
import org.hoteia.qalingo.core.domain.Market;
import org.hoteia.qalingo.core.domain.MarketArea;
import org.hoteia.qalingo.core.pojo.RequestData;
import org.hoteia.qalingo.core.security.helper.SecurityUtil;
import org.hoteia.qalingo.core.security.util.SecurityRequestUtil;
import org.hoteia.qalingo.core.service.AttributeService;
import org.hoteia.qalingo.core.service.CustomerService;
import org.hoteia.qalingo.core.service.WebManagementService;
import org.hoteia.qalingo.core.service.openid.OpenIdAuthentication;
import org.hoteia.qalingo.core.service.openid.OpenIdException;
import org.hoteia.qalingo.core.service.openid.OpenIdService;
import org.hoteia.qalingo.core.web.mvc.controller.AbstractFrontofficeQalingoController;
import org.slf4j.Logger;
import org.slf4j.LoggerFactory;
import org.springframework.beans.factory.annotation.Autowired;

/**
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 *
 * @author Denis Gosset Hoteia.com
 *
 */
public abstract class AbstractOpenIdFrontofficeController extends AbstractFrontofficeQalingoController {

	protected final Logger logger = LoggerFactory.getLogger(getClass());

    @Autowired
    protected OpenIdService openIdService;

    @Autowired
    protected CustomerService customerService;

    @Autowired
    protected WebManagementService webManagementService;

    @Autowired
    protected AttributeService attributeService;

    @Autowired
    protected SecurityRequestUtil securityRequestUtil;

    @Autowired
    protected SecurityUtil securityUtil;

	void handleAuthenticationData(final HttpServletRequest request, final OpenIdAuthentication auth) throws Exception {
        final RequestData requestData = requestUtil.getRequestData(request);
        final Market market = requestData.getMarket();
        final MarketArea marketArea = requestData.getMarketArea();

		final String email = auth.getEmail();
		Customer customer = customerService.getCustomerByLoginOrEmail(email);

		if(customer == null){
			// CREATE A NEW CUSTOMER
			customer = new Customer();

			customer = webManagementService.buildAndSaveNewCustomer(requestData, market, marketArea, customer);

			customer.setLogin(email);
			customer.setPassword(securityUtil.generatePassword());
			customer.setEmail(email);
			customer.setFirstname(auth.getFirstname());
			customer.setLastname(auth.getLastname());
			if(StringUtils.isNotEmpty(auth.getGender())){
				customer.setGender(auth.getGender());
			}

			CustomerAttribute attribute = new CustomerAttribute();
			AttributeDefinition attributeDefinition = attributeService.getAttributeDefinitionByCode(CustomerAttribute.CUSTOMER_ATTRIBUTE_SCREENAME);
			attribute.setAttributeDefinition(attributeDefinition);
			String screenName = "";
			if(StringUtils.isNotEmpty(auth.getLastname())){
				if(StringUtils.isNotEmpty(auth.getLastname())){
					screenName = auth.getLastname();
					if(screenName.length() > 1){
						screenName = screenName.substring(0, 1);
					}
					if(!screenName.endsWith(".")){
						screenName = screenName + ". ";
					}
				}
			}
			screenName = screenName + auth.getFirstname();
			attribute.setShortStringValue(screenName);
			customer.getAttributes().add(attribute);

			if(StringUtils.isNotEmpty(auth.getLanguage())){
				customer.setDefaultLocale(auth.getLanguage());
			}

			customerService.saveOrUpdateCustomer(customer);
		}

		// Login the new customer
		securityRequestUtil.authenticationCustomer(request, customer);

		// Update the customer session
		requestUtil.updateCurrentCustomer(request, customer);
	}

    void checkNonce(String nonce) {
        // check response_nonce to prevent replay-attack:
        if (nonce==null || nonce.length()<20){
            throw new OpenIdException("Verify failed.");
        }
        // make sure the time of server is correct:
        long nonceTime = getNonceTime(nonce);
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August 1st, 2004, 09:43 am
Hearts and Minds
The night began with a continuation of my movie mishaps. I drove all the way down to the Loft to see the original Manchurian Candidate -- I've never seen it, even though I decided to teach it in the upcoming semester -- only to discover that it was playing on Sunday at 9pm, not Saturday.
Determined not to give up, though, I made my way to the Park Place Mall -- absolutely packed at 9pm -- and bided my time in Borders before heading over to the theater. My plan on Friday -- when I was pleasantly diverted by Sean and Lina -- had been to rewatch Fahrenheit 9/11 in light of my exchange with Steven on Michael Moore and the review of the film he later posted on his blog. Last night, however, I was in the mood for something new and stood in line vacillating -- not that it matters, once you're inside -- between The Village and I, Robot. I went for the latter, because Kim -- knicolini -- and Susan had insisted that it was way better than the preview implied.
Well, they were right. Kim thought I'd love it, given my fondness for near-future narratives of the Blade Runner sort. I did. The identification of African-American and robot was subtle, but effective. The sex was not sex. The detective story was nicely noir. The Chicago of 2035 mixed our own past, present, and future in a plausible manner, with plenty of brick-and-mortar urbanity. Will Smith was his usual likable protagonist. The special effects were fluid and understated: you never had the sense that a scene was driven solely the urge to showcase explosions. And the specter of revolution was broached to boot.
After I, Robot -- I keep wanting to write iRobot -- was over, I slipped into the adjoining Fahrenheit 9/11 to catch the film's last forty minutes again. Surprisingly, the theater was not empty. It wasn't full, certainly, but there were a lot more people then usually attend post-10pm screenings of movies that have been out a few weeks. Almost the whole audience was in the 16-32 range. Best of all, there were quite a few men with really short hair. And they seemed riveted. I didn't ask them if they were military. Given the Park Place's proximity to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, however, there's a distinct possibility that they were. Maybe that's why the exhalations during the interviews with soldiers wounded in the war were so distinctly audible.
Michael Moore made a big deal about the importance of getting teenagers into Fahrenheit 9/11 when it was given an R rating. At the time, I thought his protest was a needless publicity stunt. But maybe he just had a sense that the film would appeal to the youth set. I'm certainly struck by its staying power. His on-camera presence continues to bother me, though less than it did in Bowling for Columbine, but my second viewing of the Lila Lipscomb sequence -- the pro-military mother who loses her son in Iraq -- reinforced my initial impression that it plays well to a mass audience. Maybe I'll go see the whole film over. I do want to write something about the tension between Moore's eye and his I. I've been interested in the role identification plays in non-fiction with a first-person component for years and Moore's films provide a perfect opportunity to theorize.
Blowin' In The Wind - Neil Young & Crazy Horse - Weld (Disc 1)
Today was Skylar's pre-school graduation party. Naturally, it was Kim who did the organizing. If there were a draft for party planners, she would be a lottery pick. All the parents pitched in towards the nearly $200 the event cost, however, so we can't complain. It's hard to imagine a more delightful right of passage:
You'll note that the picture appears to be taken from within the water. It was. I risked our decidedly non-waterproof camera for the shot.
Sugar Girl (extra B-side of Just Like Heaven) - The Cure - Join The Dots (Disc 2)


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Are ICEs heading the way of CRTs?
Posted on March 13, 2022 by Charles Morris
Most of our readers are probably old enough to remember the days when CRT televisions and computer monitors were frequently seen sitting by curbs, abandoned by consumers who had upgraded to the newer and superior flat-screen technologies. For our younger readers: a CRT video display had a convex glass screen, it tapered towards the back and was about as deep as it was wide, and it usually had a couple of knobs on the front.
Above: A look at a CRT TV abandoned on the side of the road (Flickr: Anthony Albright)
For a few years, CRTs littered driveways and dumps all over the world, and you may have felt sorry for the poor little things, unwanted and unloved, sitting out in the rain, after so many years of faithful service. But the CRT had its day. The first were manufactured in the 1930s, and by the mid-1990s, some 160 million were sold every year. In the 2000s, flat-panel displays steadily dropped in price, and at a certain point, the market for CRT displays disappeared almost overnight. The last known manufacturer of CRTs gave up the ghost in 2015.
New technology replaces old all the time, but rarely in history have we seen an old technology become worthless in such a short span of time. Usually there's a years-long transition period during which the old stuff is traded at flea markets and on eBay, and often the obsolete products hang on in certain economic or geographic niches for decades (incandescent lightbulbs are still on sale at dollar stores). That didn't happen with CRTs. The flat panels were superior in every way, and once they became cheaper than CRTs, the resale price of the latter quickly dropped to zero.
Could something similar happen with internal-combustion-engine (ICE) vehicles? Certainly, once electric vehicles reach price parity, which is expected to happen within the next couple of years, it will be extremely hard to make a case to buy a fossil-fuel burner. Who would choose to accept higher operating costs, inferior performance, less interior space and more noise, all while helping to fund air pollution, climate change, war and genocide?
And there could be an even bigger killer app coming down the road: the opportunity to actually earn income from your vehicle. Driverless robotaxis and/or vehicle-to-grid applications will transform cars from money pits into revenue generators. It's anybody's guess when these innovations will start to catch on, but they're both game-changers. If you could buy a new EV, and use it to earn enough income to make all or part of your car payment, then it would be madness to continue paying for fuel, insurance and maintenance to hold onto a gas-burner.
So, when will we start seeing rows of abandoned dinosaur-burning SUVs and pickups gathering rust by the roadsides? Well, as much as some of us would like to indulge in some automotive schadenfreude, in fact there are several differences between ICEs and CRTs.
First, the transition to a new video technology was an easy one for everyone to make. Generally speaking, the manufacturers of CRTs were the same companies that developed flat-screens, and that continue to sell them today. They had little in the way of stranded assets to worry about, and thus little motivation to try to keep customers buying CRTs. Likewise for consumers, there was no learning curve involved in replacing their CRTs with flat-screens—just better picture quality and more desk space. Once the superior technology became cheaper, there was no reason for sellers or buyers to cling to the old.
That is far from the case when it comes to automobiles. Electrification is forcing a total restructuring of the industry—automakers are redesigning factories, laying off whole classes of workers and scrambling to hire others, rushing to build new supply chains, and facing the fact that large areas of their business model (dealerships, maintenance) may be superfluous. The need for billions in investment is plain, and the prospect for profit is anything but.
Furthermore, the transition to EVs has been led, and will continue to be led for the foreseeable future, by a single company that didn't exist 20 years ago. As the legacy automakers struggle to break even on their EV sales, Tesla is earning massive margins, and innovating at a pace that the old guard can't match. Rather than fight a losing battle to "catch" Tesla, the more backward-looking auto execs are more inclined to try to spin their ICE sales out as long as they can.
Another little difference between video screens and cars is that the former are all powered by the same electricity (they even use the same power cables). The advent of the EV means the end of the Oil Age, and the global oil companies just happen to be the richest and most powerful entities that have existed in human history—more powerful than any automaker or any government. They aren't sitting idly by watching their business model disappear. On the contrary, they are buying politicians, spreading misinformation in every form of media, and even developing whole new industries (hydrogen, carbon capture, plastics) in order to insure that demand for their products stays strong.
Unlike the transition from one kind of video screen to another, the transition to electrified transportation will be one of the largest technological shifts in history, and it is already having ramifications in every sphere of human endeavor—economic, geopolitical, military, environmental, social—you name it. There are many groups that have strong reasons to keep gas-burning vehicles around, some with little connection to the oil or automotive industries.
Genies don't go back into bottles, and the new technology will triumph in the end, but the enemies of the future are sure to fight a long and determined rear-guard battle. So, while the analogy between CRTs and ICEs is a fun one, it's highly unlikely to prove an accurate one. The transition to EVs will be long, gradual, uneven, and for many, painful.
Written by: Charles Morris
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Dexter is een plaats (city) in de Amerikaanse staat Minnesota, en valt bestuurlijk gezien onder Mower County.

Demografie
Bij de volkstelling in 2000 werd het aantal inwoners vastgesteld op 333.
In 2006 is het aantal inwoners door het United States Census Bureau geschat op 327, een daling van 6 (-1,8%).

Geografie
Volgens het United States Census Bureau beslaat de plaats een oppervlakte van
3,8 km², geheel bestaande uit land. Dexter ligt op ongeveer 433 m boven zeeniveau.

Plaatsen in de nabije omgeving
De onderstaande figuur toont nabijgelegen plaatsen in een straal van 16 km rond Dexter.

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Plaats in Minnesota


Items tagged with "Leadership and special education"
To investigate the options available in the greater Dunedin/Otago area for ORRS funded students with diverse learning needs on leaving school.
To develop effective strategies and techniques for working with the high rate of childhood anxiety currently presenting in our schools.
To explore the enablers and barriers that are evidenced through examples of a co-location between a special and regular school.
To investigate issues related to inclusive education in order to increase meaningful participation in reducing exclusion of diverse learners.
To further develop the schools' approach to supporting students with developing their ability to self regulate behaviour thereby increasing school engagement and lifting student achievement.
Increase knowledge of specific learning disorders and how they impact on children's learning and emotional well-being, developing resources.
Making sense of aggregated progress and achievement data in a special school.
To gather information on how schools cater for the special needs of boys in a special needs school whether in their classroom, outside the classroom, or in their recreational activities.


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Virginia is coming home. The Dems had been thrilled from 2006-2008..as they felt they had finally grabbed back a southern state from the "right". Former GOP Sec of the Navy, James Webb switched parties and ran against George Allen and in a very tight race won the Senate Seat, taking control of the US Senate,.and knocking Sen. George Allen out of contention for the 2008 Presidential sweepstakes, . The demographics in northern VA have been drifting to the "left" as more DC suburbanites fill in those northern areas. But the REST of the Old Dominion, hasn't changed..and the trend is swinging back the "right" way. Yesterdays primaries in VA show the GOP candidates have a very strong chance of retaking the State Senate. They already re-captured the Gov's office in 2009, (the beginning of the anti-Obama shift, and the first round of TEA Party successes). The GOP controls the House of Delegates and are behind in the Senate 22-18. The GOP has 16 uncontested races, and the Dems face a challenger in 16 of their races. A switch of 3 seats gives the GOP control at 21.
Former Sen and Gov. George Allen is in a 2012 race against Dem Rock star and also former Gov. Tim Kaine, that race is close so far. but surely the 2011 possible change could make things look bad for Kaine and Obama in 2012 who won the usually "red" state in 2008. Obama;s amp to electoral victory without those usually "Red" states like VA, OH, FL,IN, CO and Nevada which he won in 2008 will cost him re-election. In 2008 he also managed to hang onto IA, NM and NH which had flipped back and forth in 2000 and 04. George Allen should be able to re-take his Senate seat, in 2012. VA will be much like WI and OH and even MI which have changed over their state govt's. to the GOP and the TEA Party is strong in those areas..Obama is in serious trouble if he can't hang on to those States.
Keep your eye on VA this November as a precursor of what Nov 2012 will look like.
Interesting article that came out 3 days ago: Obama in trouble in Virginia!


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Susannah, A Lawyer
From Tragedy to Triumph
By Ruth Rymer
Published by Langdon Street Press
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Young college graduate Susannah Reed is brutally attacked and nearly killed in 1877. While recovering, she vows to study law, although The United State Supreme Court has just declared that women are too timid and delicate to be lawyers.
Susannah's fiance accepts her victim status and the child conceived during her sexual assault. However, he expects his wife be a beautiful object, not opposing counsel at the dinner table.
Susannah begins to study law at a firm in Chicago as she struggles unsuccessfully to combine her career with an engagement to a man who will not allow her to become an attorney. She meets Ted Nelson, a young lawyer who acts as her coach and mentor, applauds her ambition, and wants her to have what she wants. She passes the bar and is hired by the firm where she interned.
Susannah's handling of her cases brings her immediate success. She defends a battered wife who accidentally kills her husband, a young immigrant that the State's Attorney is harassing, and an accomplice in a big bank robbery. In the meantime, she must deal with her disabled daughter, the murder of a partner at the firm, and her relationship with Ted.
paperback	| 338 pages | 9781934938416 | September 1, 2009


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What to Watch: This Weekend, Sept 9-11
By Tanya Tsikanovsky |
Tonight catch a new episode of Torchwood: Miracle Day, tomorrow night The Graham Norton Show, and on Sunday, make sure to catch the season finales of True Blood and Entourage. What to Watch: Friday, September 9 10:00pm: Torchwood: Miracle Day, Starz (1 hr) SEASON FINALE The team faces its final mission in tonight's season finale! _____________________ What to Watch: Saturday, September 10 10:00pm: The Graham Norton Show, BBC America (1 hr) REPEAT Catch Graham Norton discuss celebrity trends and stories with guest stars, Jennifer Lopez and Alan Davies. _____________________ What to Watch: Sunday, September 11 9:00pm: True Blood, HBO (1 hr) NEW Find out what happens when the wicked witch Marnie takes over Lafayette's body and forces him to battle his boyfriend, Jesus. 10:30pm: Entourage, HBO (30 mins) NEW See how far Vince goes for Sophia, what's to come for Ari and his wife, and if Drama, Vince, and Turtle can convince Sloan to give Eric another chance. _____________________ About TV Gayed Grab the remote or set your DVR! GLAAD brings you the most up-to-date listing of LGBT content on television every weekday. Check GLAAD Blog for daily TV Gayed posts! About GLAAD The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) amplifies the voice of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community by empowering real people to share their stories, holding the media accountable for the words and images they present, and helping grassroots organizations communicate effectively. By ensuring that the stories of LGBT people are heard through the media, GLAAD promotes understanding, increases acceptance, and advances equality. For more information, see www.glaad.org, www.facebook.com/glaad and www.twitter.com/glaad.
Must-See LGBT TV
Entourage,
Torchwood: Miracle Day,
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Must-See LGBTQ TV: "Yellowjackets" finale and series premiere of "How I Met Your Father"!
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GLAAD Exclusive First Look: Clip from Season Premiere of Cartoon Network's "Craig of the Creek"


First opened in August the Serpentine Gallery Summer Pavilion 2007 now already has been closed again. Autumnal pavilion called it critical voices. "It has been worth waiting for", says The Daily Telegraph as well as The Times and The Guardian. Now the structure will be dismantled.


Stay at Circus Circus Hotel & Casino Reno in Nevada. Dates into February 2018.
Stay with Dining Credit and Beer and Wine Tastings at Calistoga Inn Restaurant & Brewery, CA. Dates into March 2018.
Stay at Sonoma Coast Villa Resort & Spa in Bodega Bay, CA. Dates into March 2018.


A full colour map of the Oxford Canal suitable for both waterways and leisure users.
This map gives detailed coverage of the Oxford Canal with emphasis on the waterways and information useful and relevant to users of the waterways without neglecting other leisure users. The map detail is complimented by information panels and photographs.
This tourist map of the Oxford Canal at 1:50,000, showing the entire length of the canal from Oxford to Hawksebury Junction on the Coventry Canal and on to Coventry Basin in the heart of the the city. There are detailed town plans of Oxford, Banbury and Braunston at 1:12,500.
Includes navigation and historical information, visitor moorings, marinas and boatyards, boat hire centres, facilities for the boat user, shops, post offices and distance markers. Information for the tourist includes tourist information centres, places of interest, pubs, nature reserves, parks, churches, long distance paths, public toilets and caravan and camp sites.


Nikolai Zaitsev has submitted his project to Tuvie, a watch designed specially for visually impaired people. Since there's no detail description about this watch, we assume that this concept timepiece indicate time through stainless steel pins that pops up to indicate the hour and the minute. The pin that is located in the inner circle represents the hour, while the pin in the outer circle represents the minute. It's a simple idea of a tactile watch yet very realistic.
Tuvie has received "Watch for Visually Impaired People" project from our 'Submit A Design' feature, where we welcome our readers to submit their design/concept for publication.
Tagged as tactile pin watch for visually impaired, tactile watch for the blind, watch design for blind people.


Safaris For Me will give you lasting memories of your bush experience, by professionally photographing your experience, and packaging it in a beautifully bound photographic journal, documenting the wildlife you have seen, photographs of your travel party, and individual photographs of you and your spouse or your family, and general photographs highlighting your safari experience day by day. We will either present it to you before you leave SA, or deliver it to you, wherever you are in the world.
Choose from leather bound or hard cover albums to suite your taste and budget.


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Through a new lens
Portland International Film Festival
Cinema Unbound
SWIFT x PIFF
After 25 years working with the same design firm, the Portland International Film Festival (PIFF) decided it was time for a change. They came to us looking for a modern creative agency who could not only deliver a complete rebrand, but help guide them into the future as a force in the international festival circuit.
While classic cinema is steeped in tradition, "Cinema Unbound" speaks to an ever-changing medium that transcends definition. To reflect the collision of established and emerging creativity, the new PIFF logo weaves together sans serif and serif fonts, uppercase and lowercase, resolving in a mark that evokes movement. With nods to the past, the PIFF lockup turns an eye to the future.
Photography and film created by Swift also challenge convention, with diverse portraiture and landscape photography spliced together in unexpected shapes and vibrant colors. The result is a dynamic body of brand work that speaks to the "push/pull" interplay between filmmaker and audience, letting the viewer participate in the story through their own experience of the work.
Swift listened to us at every step of the process and helped us transform from simply focusing on encouraging audiences to attend a beloved, regional festival to a wholesale re-imagining with us what the future of festivals can and should be.
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Child Care Maple Grove: Teenagers Need 9+ hours of sleep!
Did you know that as children age, they need less sleep? For some, this makes plenty of sense, but for others, they would think it's the exact opposite. If you've been following Little Newton's child care blog, then you have learned from newborn babies to children that are 12-years-old, sleep cycles change. Like we previously promised, here is what older children, or adolescent adults require to maximize their day-to-day lives.
Contrary to popular belief, teenagers still need a wicked amount of sleep. In fact, researchers recommend that children 13 years and older get at least nine hours or more of slumber per night! Every teenage life is different, and during this age many teenagers are out participating in sports or other after school activities. But not only that, teens are learning a vast amount of information. If your kiddo hasn't been performing well in school, showing signs of bad behavior or lacking in energy, it may be time to take a look at their sleep cycle. Depending on what time school starts will decide the time your teen should hit the hay. Remember, it can take up to 15 minutes to fall asleep, and if you have a teen with a lot on their mind, it may take longer.
If you have any questions about our child care and sleep schedule, we welcome you to give us a call. Also, feel free to read through our past blogs to learn about newborn and toddler sleep cycles depending on age.


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Bearpen Mountain Hike with Ben Lane
Posted on July 9, 2015 by James Michaud
In the four years since we posted an interview with Russ LaChapelle, about the Catskills' enigmatic Bearpen Mountain — the one that got away — that article has become far and away NY Ski Magazine's most popular, both in page views and comments.
Between my conversations with Russ, his many forum posts on the Snowjournal website, a feature article on his Lost New York website, and a 2014 trip report from Matt Lucas here on NYSB, I felt like I already knew Bearpen even though I'd never been there.
The closest that I'd ever come to the former Princeton Ski Bowl was seeing it from afar while at other Catskill ski areas, after which I'd always post photos in trip reports captioned with "Bearpen Mountain In The Distance."
Driving west on Route 23 to Shandaken and then Route 42 due north on a perfect sunny day with low humidity, all of the restaurants were filled with cars; the villages were humming with holiday-weekend activity; and there were lots of people out road biking. The Catskills came off as alive and healthy rather than an economic hardship zone, which is how the region often feels during winter.
The Prattsville Diner
In addition to being my first visit to Bearpen, this was also my debut appearance at an organized lost-ski-area hike. I was the first person at the appointed meeting spot, the Prattsville Diner, and was joined a few minutes later by the two foremost experts on defunct northeastern ski areas: Russ and Jeremy Davis (founder of the popular NELSAP website and author of several books on the subject).
Finally, the guests of honor, Dr. Ben Lane (Bearpen ski area's founder and president, 83 years old) and his brother Ken (vice president, 87 years old), arrived. One of the hike organizers had mentioned that we wouldn't have to worry about them slowing us down on the almost 2,000-vertical-foot hike, which turned out to be the understatement of the year. It was clear that both of them had the energy, endurance, and acuity of people half their age.
Ben and Ken Lane with Bearpen in the Distance
While chatting with Ben on the way up, whenever he mentioned key dates in the Bearpen timeline (all from the mid- to late-1950s), I had to keep reminding myself that the gentleman hiking next to me was more than three decades my senior.
We first stopped at the parking lot on Route 2 (from which "jitneys" would transport skiers to the mountain) and admired Bearpen's sweep.
Ben showed us the grips that skiers attached to their poles for rides up what was reportedly the longest rope tow in North America. It was clear that these wouldn't work with today's lightweight poles.
On the hike up, I managed to pepper Ben with a number of questions; some of which received unexpected replies:
At what point did it become clear that Percy Goff was the bad guy in the Bearpen story?
"Percy wasn't a bad guy; let's say that he was an unpopular guy! Whenever I contested things he was doing, he correctly reminded me that his actions were permissible by the law. In fact, over the years, my mother actually got to like him!"
During Bearpen's years of operation, were you able to break even?
"We were well ahead of breaking even on operating expenses, but we never made back our overall investment."
"It Still Spins 55 Years Later."
How did you groom the mountain back then?
"Grooming was done by hand, or more accurately, by foot. Our employees boot packed the trails after fresh snow."
What was your biggest turnout for a single ski day?
"We offered free tickets for ski area's opening day on January 30, 1955 and 1,500 people showed up. Free was popular back then too!"
Russ gave me a quick but expert ATV tour of the summit area and pointed out the numerous trails that he'd tirelessly cleared since the early 00s. Some had experienced extensive regrowth; while others were in the initial stages of growing in and choked with blackberry bushes.
Bearpen Summit: No Name and Plattekill In The Distance
Comparing photos from when the trails were completely clean of trees and populated by happy skiers to the virtual jungle that's reestablished itself today is a classic bittersweet emotion when visiting a lost ski area. Throughout the day, it was hard not to be humbled by how quickly Mother Nature takes over when left to her own devices.
It was fascinating to be led on a tour of Bearpen by two generations of stewards: the Lanes, who envisioned the ski area and brought it to life, and Russ LaChapelle, whose passion and knowledge of seemingly every square inch of the mountain informed the entire day.
While walking back to the car, I thought about how many times, while visiting a lost ski area, I said to myself, "Wow, I have so many questions – if only I could make the original owners magically reappear for a couple hours and show me around." On that day, our entire group got that wish. Knowing that this kind of opportunity may never happen again made it even more unique and valuable.
Bearpen license plate photo courtesy Liz Holste
Tagged: Bearpen, Catskills, NELSAP
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6 comments on "Bearpen Mountain Hike with Ben Lane"
I've been interested in bearpen for years. Seems there is way more to this story than is told. Seems like a whole lot of barely legal tactics were taken to close this resort down , and rob us skiers of a viable great terrain area. In talking to a lot of locals that know a lot about this it seems almost impossible to me that my state didn't return the land and right to own and run this ski area. It seems to me that it's criminal that something wasn't done about this.
Peter Minde says:
Wonderful story. Thanks for sharing!
CK1 says:
Great article! I love hearing about Bearpen. I skied it for the first time this winter and although the conditions were subpar (on and off rain) I was completely enthralled with the experience. I cannot wait to get back up there.
Does anyone else think there is an opportunity for this place to become a great backcountry ski destination? Perhaps the official forest management plan could be amended or perhaps just a small group of volunteers could open up some glades on the sly… I would really enjoy hiking up there this summer/fall and making some sensitive and surgical cuts to open up more terrain. If others are interested in this, let's start a forum post to discuss. Maybe the bearpen dream is not lost, it just needs to be rethought…
Cipriano Neves says:
Great story! Chris I'd be open to anything that make skiing Bearpen Mt viable again. Count me in!
James- thanks for your articles from Russ, they were what inspired me to contact the Lanes and organize the hike last year. Spending the day with them, meeting you, Russ, Jeremy and the others was by far the ultimate hike of THE Original Beast of the East! It was the epitome of what NELSAP is all about, who gets to meet octogenarians who guide you through their ski area that has been lost over half a century.


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The Southern Africa-Locarno Industry Academy Africa Announces Selected Participants
Fourteen film professionals from eight African countries have been chosen to take part in the online training programme, which will run from September 26 to October 2, 2021.
The inaugural edition of the Southern Africa-Locarno Industry Academy is dedicated to professionals working in sales, distribution, exhibition, and programming, and is funded by the Durban Film Mart and IEFTA.
The selected participants include:
Aderinsola Ajao – Journalist & Film Curator, Screen Out Loud (Nigeria)
Andrea Voges – Sales & Distribution Manager, Urucu Media (South Africa)
Bérénice Hahn – Sales Agent, Social Transformation & Empowerment Projects (STEPS) (Madagascar)
Djia Mambu – Film Critic, Film Distributor, Maziwa Makuu Films (Congo)
Ibee Ndaw – Festival Manager, Sudu Connexion (Senegal)
Jana Erasmus – Producer of Marketing & Distribution, Indigenous Film (South Africa)
Joy Nduto – TV/Film Content Producer, Distributor & Consultant, Attitude Media Ltd. (Kenya)
Khanyo Mjamba – Head of Acquisitions & Sales, Gaba Media (South Africa)
Linda Wairegi – Social Media Assistant, Africa Digital Media Studios (Kenya)
Lyse Nsengiyumva – Programmer at International Film Festival Rotterdam & Founder & Creator at Recognition (Rwanda)
Mitchell Harper – Industry Programme Curator, Durban FilmMart (South Africa)
Pumulo Ngoma – Producer, Programming & Marketing, Mata Africa (South Africa)
Wambui Gathee – Screenings Manager, Docubox (Kenya)
Wilford Machili – Head and Programmer, Maputo International Film Festival (Mozambique) & Film Producer, Big Picture
"We're thrilled to kick-off the Southern Africa-Locarno Industry Academy and to introduce our program for young professionals in this region. In such a fast-changing and re-shaping business environment, it is crucial to create an international network for the future leading film industry players from Latin America, the Middle East, the USA, India, Europe and now also from Southern Africa," says Markus Duffner, Head of Locarno Pro.


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Easter inspections find high degree of compliance
A majority of reports for breaches of the table regulation
Inspections will continue over the Easter period.
02-04-2021Pilar Pellicer
The Balearic ministry of the presidency and public function said on Friday that there has been a high degree of compliance with measures as they apply to hotels, bars and restaurants.
A ministry statement referred to the joint operation involving government inspectors and police that started on Wednesday and will be continuing over the rest of the Easter period. By the time of its Friday statement, 270 reports had been made for breaches of regulations.
The majority of these were for customers not observing the rule regarding no more than two households at a table. Not wearing masks, over-capacity on terraces and not having CO2 meters have been among other reasons for issuing fines. Where hotels have been concerned, although some breaches of regulations have been found, inspectors say that these have been because of confusion as to, for example, the interpretation of distances. Regulations have been observed but not to the letter because of this confusion. Fines haven't been issued, as corrections have been made.
In Palma, a bar has been closed for repeated breaches of regulations. After it was found to still be open at 9pm with a dozen people inside, the premises were sealed off.
Around half of the 270 reports apply to Palma and the metropolitan area.
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Government to launch TOPS Scheme for junior athletes: Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju
The existing TOPS is for senior athletes who have been identified as medal contenders for the Olympics and has some India"s top athletes in its roster and Rijiju said that the junior scheme is part of the efforts to ensure that India finishes in the top 10 of the rankings at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
"There is a series of planning programs going behind it from scouting, talent identification, customized training, exposure trips, all the possible facilities, getting the top coaches in the world," said Rijiju during the "Fit Hai To Hit Hai Fit India" webinar which was also attended by HRD minister Ramesh Pokhriyal, Olympic medallist shuttler P.V. Sindhu and India football captain Sunil Chhetri.
"We have made a big base through Khelo India and through many other processes we have started the talent identification. We are going to start a Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) Junior besides the already existing TOPS senior. We are going to start for the juniors as well for the 10-12 year olds. If we can identify the potential, the government will take full care of them in grooming, so that they are ready by the time for 2024 Paris and 2028 Los Angeles.
"If the government takes them under their tutelage, then their parents will not have any worries. This is a dream for India to be in top 10. We have all the potential, support, aspirations of the people and we have to be united."


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Antoni Francesc Gaspar Ramos (Faura, 6 de desembre de 1973) o Toni Gaspar, és un polític socialista valencià, President de la Diputació de València des de 2018 i alcalde del municipi de Faura (Camp de Morvedre) des de l'any 2003.

Trajectòria professional i política
Llicenciat en Ciències Econòmiques i Empresarials per la Universitat de València l'any 1999, amb l'especialitat d'Economia Pública, es va formar també com a Operador de Transports en la Conselleria de Transports de la Generalitat Valenciana. A més, ha cursat el Programa de Lideratge per a la gestió Pública d'IESE Business School Universitat de Navarra.

Respecte a la seua trajectòria professional, ha exercit càrrecs de responsabilitat en diverses empreses, on ha passat pels Departaments de Comptabilitat i Administració, entre altres. Actualment és empleat de caixa d'estalvis.

En l'àmbit polític, l'any 1995, assumix les delegacions de Cultura en l'Ajuntament de Faura, amb la victòria del PSPV-PSOE.

Les eleccions de l'any 2003 suposen el salt a la primera línia de la política municipal en ser investit alcalde de Faura, amb quasi un 60% dels vots. Càrrec que revalida en 2007, amb un 60,43%; en 2011, amb un 60,01%; i en 2015, amb un 63,23% dels vots.

En 2011, és elegit, a més, diputat provincial pel partit judicial de Sagunt (València), exercint com a portaveu del Grup Socialista en la Diputació de València fins a la seua substitució en 2013. Així mateix, durant el Congrés Provincial de València, en 2012, opta a la Secretaria Provincial del PSPV-PSOE de la Província de València.

El 24 de gener de 2014, en el claustre rectoral de la Nau, de la Universitat de València, va presentar la seua candidatura a les eleccions primàries del PSPV-PSOE. Una setmana més tard, va registrar els primers 2015 avals de militants, el que el va convertir en el primer candidat oficial de les primàries obertes valencianes.

El 14 de juliol de 2015 en el Ple extraordinari constitutiu de la nova corporació de la Diputació de València, Gaspar revalida el seu càrrec com a diputat pel PSPV-PSOE i és designat Vicepresident segon de la Diputació i responsable de l'Àrea d'Hisenda, en la que s'inclou la d'Assumptes Taurins."

El dia 17 de juliol de 2018, Toni Gaspar esdevindrà President de la Diputació de València després de la dimissió de Jorge Rodríguez, relacionada amb la seua detenció en el marc del cas Alqueria per presumptes delictes de prevaricació administrativa i malversació de cabals públics. Toni Gaspar va ser triat amb els vots del PSPV-PSOE, Compromís, Esquerra Unida i València en Comú.

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Sardinia is a nearby region of Corsica, both islands are separated by Bonifacio's Mouths. Color waters lagoon, a majestic coast, a protected nature. Sardinia will delight the amateurs of big spaces. It is the sunniest island of the Mediterranean Sea, you will find there on this big island, from April till October, ideal conditions to navigate, chill on the beach or rest in the shade of olive trees. You will appreciate transparent waters, uncountable creeks and these majestic coast. Beaches have to envy nothing to those who line the Polynesian lagoons. Sardinia also possesses numerous archeological sites not to be missed.


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Defiance of Chance
I Hate That I Love You
When what started as a fairy tale ended in betrayal, Tia found herself caught in the middle of a deadly love triangle that everybody won't survive. Tia thought she could end her affair before Ace found out but it's true what they say, what's done in the dark always comes to the light. Will Tia survive Ace's raft or will her betrayal cost her her life?
Betrayed by the only two people he has left in the world, Ace feels alone. The only thing that keeps him going is the anticipation of the birth of his child that Tia is carrying. He's vowed to do everything in his power to make sure he raises his child, including kid-napping and murder. It wasn't until the presence of someone else begins to intrigue him and starts to peak his interest, that allows Ace to forget about Tia and move on. Or does his love for her and the idea of having a family consume him? Ace loves Tia on one hand but hates her on another, but doesn't want anyone else to have her. Can they fix their relationship or would their love been the end of both of them?
How to Submit a Winning Scholarship Application: Secret Techniques I Used to Win $100,000 in College Scholarships
In How to Submit a Winning Scholarship Application: Secret Techniques I Used to Win $100,000 in College Scholarships, Shay Spivey shares her proven tips and techniques for submitting a winning scholarship application package. Shay Spivey was a single parent struggling to take care of her family, when she decided to return to college and create a better life. However, one thing was certain: No money no college. College was expensive and Shay knew that she could not afford to pay tuition or take out additional student loans. That s when she looked into scholarships and free financial aid as an alternative way to fund her education. Shay was awarded over $100,000 in scholarships and free financial aid to return to college as an adult student. Scholarships paid for both her undergraduate and graduate degrees and paved the way for her to become the first person in her family to graduate from college. How to Submit a Winning Scholarship Application outlines the documents that scholarship applications typically ask for and how to submit multiple applications quickly and efficiently. The book lists winning tips and techniques that give applicants an advantage. As an added bonus, the author provides sample outlines, scholarships essays, letters and a list of 15 alternative ways to pay for college. Shay is a scholarship expert that has developed a passion for helping others to find free money for college. Earning her college degree changed her life, scholarships and financial aid made it affordable.
Blood Ties by Star
Maybe you or someone you know, can relate to the growing pains of feeling alone and rejected. In this novel, Ms. Santiago is a twenty-four-year-old mother of two, who struggles to leave her past behind her, and find happiness. She was once a humble young girl, born and raised in Baltimore City. However, being raised in the states does not override her Cuban DNA. Santiago
becomes very hostile after a spiral of tragic episodes occur in her life.
Her misplaced anger shows up in her sex life, confusing lust for love. While growing up, her father is one of the biggest drug smugglers in Baltimore from Cuba, Valdez Santiago, AKA Whip. Ultimately, She is use to the lavish lifestyle that daddy provides.
Sadly at the age of nine, her life take a turn for the worse when her mother dies. She passively deals with feelings of being unloved and unwanted when her father turn to alcohol and abandon her. Simultaneously her four year old brother is taken away. She has nowhere left to turn. The captivating attraction of Santiago catches the attention of most men. Her father's past clearly has an effect on how She interact with men, and for years She will hate him for it! That is until She needs him.
After trial and error, She will eventually grab a hold on life, and not willing to give up, She moves away to start over. She then realizes that She too must carry a cross in life, and no matter where She go, the truth tends to follow us. She is faced with yet another test; this time it will be physically challenging. Santiago will vanquish many obstacles, but she will have to weather another
storm? With brains, beauty and a body to die for, She leaves herself vulnerable for the untimely setup. The setup that will not only place her in grave danger, but will get revenge on her estranged father's life. From drugs, lies, crooked cops, and murder, Santiago has to face it all! Will She ever be able to love herself and find the happiness that she deserve?
Thoughts of a 20 Something Year Old "The Very Essence of Me"
Thoughts of a 20 Something Year Old "The Very Essence of Me" is an adventurous journey into the mind of a black women in the form of detailed short stories along with commentary which includes remedies to many unresolved emotional hardships.
A little girl knowing nothing but broken promises grows into a woman; mature in body but stagnated in mind. An innocent college student chooses a life that drives her to a path which she never imagined. A wise old woman gives sound advice to a faltering generation of women (babies in her sight) with hopes of saving them from mental destruction. Seek, search, and learn from the stories of many…allow the words wisdom lead you.
Zeno by Corey Barnes
Zeno is a story of a boy who grows into a man with the streets serving as a surrogate parent. What should have been a life full or prestigious and promise is now threatened with the possibility of regret and despair. Zeno is faced with one tough decision after another as he navigates through the changing lanes of his life. Maxie must decide if going against his never trust motto is hurting business and if he needs to rethink it. Zeno is a realistic peek into the streets and Corey J. Barnes allows the reader to put themselves in the shoes of Zeno and Maxie. Who do you trust? What do you believe in? And most important, what are you willing to do to get it?
Living in Fear
Have you ever thought you had life all figured out? I used to think that way too... until I met someone who turned my world upside down. Let me tell you my story:, I had been accepted to the university of my choice, and I gave it all up for love- or what I thought was love. See, Ace was the type of guy every girl wanted, and when I got him, I thought I'd hit the jackpot. I moved out of state with him, and that's when he showed me who he really was. I started looking for comfort in the wrong places and found myself in a love triangle that would get me killed if the truth ever got out.
To have and to hold. For sickness and in health. Till death takes us apart. That day and those sacred vows that she recited with her husband only three years prior, continues to play over and over like a broken record in Raquel Newton's head. The night that she found out about Jarvis' extra marital activities shattered Raquel's perfect life, and forced her to turn her attention to the world in search of someone to take all her pain away.
A night out on the town with her best friend Natalie, was the perfect antidote to her broken heart. Not only was she able to finally not think about Jarvis and allow herself to have a good time, but she was introduced to something new. An interesting couple whose husband, Damien, handpicked her, and wanted to live out their ultimate fantasy; a menage~a~trios. After a night of kinky passion Raquel hoped that the pain of Jarvis's infidelity, would finally go away, but found her self entangled in a love triangle, where both Damien and his sexy wife Staci wanted her.
Falling into the trance that Damien spun around her, Raquel finds herself lost in a bed of deceit and lies. Trying to break away and attempt to love herself, Raquel now has to fight to not only protect herself, but the life of her unborn child. Who can she trust? Is it really a beautiful love that Damien has bestowed upon her, or is he just a Beautiful Liar?
From the Pen of Ni'Cola comes a tale that makes the movie Ménage~a~Trois seem like a children's Story and brings Raquel into truths you don't talk about with your friends.
Love Don't Walk Away...People Do from the pen of Ni'cola
Sunny, a young attractive choreographer, is attempting to make a name in the industry. Upon attending a youth basketball game she has a chance encounter with DeVe, an entertainment manager looking to manage the next star on the horizon. The two women decide to become partners on the way to the top and over time they become friends.
Besides being young and naive in the entertainment industry, Sunny and DeVe have one other thing in common which can be an asset as well as a hindrance. They are both very gorgeous woman in an industry that sees them as nothing more than sex objects to be dismissed when real business is being discussed. During their rise to the top, both women face issues in the industry that seems to be more and more cut throat, so that is what they must become to gain respect. Issues come about as they try to stay consistent in their careers and at the same time hold on to their personal relationships.
From the pen of Ni'cola comes a story of two determined women who must manage their careers alongside their personal lives. During this journey, each woman experiences love and lost, heart-ache and pain, judgments and labels, as they find out that love is not the factor that walks away, people do.
Lisa Oliver had it all. A beautiful home, luxury cars, a lavish lifestyle, and a wonderful husband Anthony who loved and adored her until…. That dreaded morning when her perfect life spiraled into extinction, right before her eyes. After hiring a private investigator, Anthony learns about her dark hidden secrets, and comes up with a plan to get away from this evil seductress.
Serving her with divorce papers after a passionate morning sexapade, Lisa is on wits end because Anthony would not give her a reason and shut her out of his life completely. Solitude makes Lisa go crazy and is on a rampage to get her man back… at any cost. After two years Anthony has gone on with his life, but everything changes when everyone around him comes up missing, hurt, or dead.
From the pen of award winning, bestselling author Ni'cola Mitchell comes a cold, gritty tale that takes you into the mind of a woman that has lost everything and there is only one to blame. This suspenseful thriller will remind you of a cross between Obsessed, Single White Female and The Hand that Rocks the Cradle.
Miles Apart
Tamia Mia Miles is a Southern girl from North Carolina who always dreamt of doing two things; having a career in fashion and getting married. Mia thought once she did these things she would be living the life she always dreamed about. That was until the love of her life, Saquan Say Miles decided to get into the fast life and put her last. Mia loves her husband so much she stays with him despite the countless hurts and life threatening pains she encounters. Then one day Mia learns the unthinkable of her husband and her life is tested. Will Mia finally get enough and put her feelings first, and leave Say or... will she forgive and forget as usual let s see......
Judged, before he has a chance to speak. Passed over for promotions, even though he is more than qualified. Many times he is turned away from a better opportunity because of who he was born to be. Judged just by the color of his skin, the black man has been facing adversity for more than a century. In Ebony Chronicles of elevation the reader will experience in-depth tales of the black man's journey and fight for something greater. From the minds of black men who has loved, lost, fought, and educated themselves comes a powerful piece that allows their stories to be told from their voice. Brought to you by NCM Publishing and New York Times best selling author Omar Tyree comes a timeless novel that will embrace your heart, educate your mind, and elevated your spirit. featuring stories by Moses Miller, Q. B. Wells, Corey J. Barnes, and a host of others; Ebony Chronicles of Elevation will entice the readers of stories of the Ebony Man elevating out of any situation no matter how great.
The Appetizer When You're Not His Main Course by Ni'cola
Three girlfriends with three totally different lives, or they think……..
Yazmin and Trey have been together for five years. Enjoying her life as a stay at home wifey, the couple is expecting a set of twins. Their life could not have been any more picture perfect, until the day that Yazmin was involved in a hit and run accident. Scared for the life of her babies, Yazmin damn near goes into shock after she attempts to call Trey only to be greeted by his wife of the past ten years……
Monae and Malik have had a drama free long distance relationship for the last two years. Malik is a Marine, and is stationed in San Diego. They both have an understanding that once Monae graduates from UCLA, they will have their dream wedding. Planning an intimate surprise party just for two in his apartment, Monae discovers that she is not the only woman waiting for her man to come home……
Knowing that Devaugn is in a relationship, Nia simply don t care. He is the ideal man, and Nia is convinced that if she works hard enough, she can show him that she is all the woman that he needs. Stephanie will be a thing of the past and Devaugn can start taking care of Nia and her three children full time. Or will he…….
These three friends all have one thing in common; they are really their man s chick on the side. What happens when a woman find s out that she is not her man s main course, she is only the appetizer…..
Over and Over Again by Ni'cola
At first glance, 27-year-old Dionni Stone, owner of Whatever You Like Entertainment seems to have what all black women desire: natural beauty, a successful business, and a beautiful black man on her side. Until…. Dionni has found the love of her life – once again – in a compromising situation. For Dionni, this is the final heart break. With the love and support of her family and friends, she concentrates on her business, and it's there she meets new client, Xavier "Zay" Grey, an investment banker that hires her to plan a surprise graduation party for his baby sister. Timidly, Dionni begins to think she might have found "the one" for her, but a devastating secret finds her world once again shaken. It also finds her back in the arms of an unlikely man, and even more pain than even she could imagine. Over and Over Again is a funny and sensual tale that weaves between lies and love, deceit and truth, teaching Dionni the ultimate meaning of what is honesty, passion, and friendship.
Twisted by Ni'cola
"I have to do what's best for me" has been Dionni's motto since the horrible night she found her finance Dale entangled between the legs of her best friend Eva. Enraged and torn, Dionni goes on a hiatus from Las Vegas to clear her mind and get her heart back in order.
Dionni's much needed vacation is interrupted once she is informed that Tiana, her other best friend was found raped, beaten and now in a coma. Without any family around, Dionni has to return home to face her past while trying to put the shattered pieces of her life back together.
Will the demons of Dionni's past allow her to be free or continue to keep her twisted?
Twisted is the highly anticipated sequel to Over and Over Again.
A Little Sumthin Sumthin by Imani True
Fatimah Strong is nothing like her name: she's quiet, timid, and for over twenty years, she's allowed her husband Malcolm to bully her.
Until she's faced with the heartbreaking truth about him-he's a porn addict and serial cheater living a secret life.
When faced with these truths (and a few others), Fatimah is forced to finally take charge of her life.
And more than a few people aren't going to like the new Fatimah.


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Richard Gilmore is a prominent businessman in Hartford. He works in the insurance business. His business situation changes during the series. When the series begins, he works in a company owned by Floyd Stiles. After a brief forced retirement in S2, he opens his own international insurance consulting business. Richard is completely helpless in sett... Show more »
Richard Gilmore is a prominent businessman in Hartford. He works in the insurance business. His business situation changes during the series. When the series begins, he works in a company owned by Floyd Stiles. After a brief forced retirement in S2, he opens his own international insurance consulting business. Richard is completely helpless in setting up his new business without his secretary, so his daughter has to show him all the marvels of the office supply store, as well as find him a new Margie - Margie being his secretary at his old job. Karen, his new assistant, does a perfect job of supporting his new business venture. Richard takes on a partner in S4, Jason Stiles, his former boss's son. After a messy legal situation, Richard rejoins Floyd's company as his own separate business. In S7 he teaches an economics class at Yale.Richard is graduate of Yale and was a member of the Wiffenpoofs while there. He is married to Emily Gilmore, who keeps track of his social schedule and sees to it that all his clothes are in place for his various social and society engagements. He is one of the traditional gentlemen who expects to bring home the paycheck while the women in his life (his wife, his secretary) cater to his needs, the ones that he as a man would not take care of for himself.Richard is very close to his mother, the first Lorelai Gilmore, whom he refers to as Trix. He helps her to move to Hartford late in her life and is all but oblivious to the constant criticism that Trix inflicts on Emily. Richard often refers to his mother as a saint, even though anyone can see she is definitely not one. He is deeply saddened when his mother dies, and he is unable to lift a finger to prepare for her funeral or any of the other last arrangements.Richard has a rocky relationship with his daughter, Lorelai. He wanted her to marry Christopher when she was pregnant and have Christopher work at the company with Richard, but Lorelai would have none of it. He always wants his daughter to do what is expected of her, but she rebels against these types of demands. So though he obviously loves his daughter, they are never very close.When Lorelai comes to her parents for money for her daughter's education at Chilton, Richard is ready to write the check; it's Emily who insists on the Friday night dinners. However, when Rory needs to learn a sport, Emily talks Richard into talking Rory to the club for golf. Much to Richard's surprise, during the golf outing, he and his granddaughter find they are much alike and share a love of reading. From this time onward, they compare with each other the books they are reading. He even picks out rare books for Rory when he travels or has other occasions to give his granddaughter a gift. When he is not giving her books, he gives her money for travel, another love they both share. The type of closeness he never had with his daughter he is pleasantly surprised to be able to share with his granddaughter.Richard works hard and plays hard, but doesn't take the best care of his health. He's in the hospital with heart trouble twice during the series, but doesn't like to make the changes to his diet and lifestyle that are required to keep him healthy. This could make it difficult for him to keep his promise to Emily that she can go first. Even so, he tries his best to meet his obligations to his family, as he sees them to be. Show less «
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