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STAYING MEDICAL – HERE'S WHY
In Cannabis, Lifestyle
In 1996, Prop 215 was voted in and medical marijuana in California became a reality. I was not a medical patient at that time but I knew plenty of young people who were via Ritalin and Adderall regiments. Although I knew the benefits I was getting from weed being a stoner, I didn't feel medical because I didn't suffer from anything like my young scene friends.
However, it wasn't just my young buds who were helped by the initiative passing. Because of a mutual artist connection, I had come to know of a husband [cluster migraines] and wife [MS] who had known Jack Herer from his SFV days. They were not youngsters and they had smoked weed long before being diagnosed with their ailments. This couple put me dead center in the medical marijuana cause in Southwest Riverside County, a tight knit group of cannabis pioneers.
And then a funny thing happened. People who weren't medical marijuana patients, in state and out of state, started voicing an opinion that the MMJ cause was just a ruse to smoke pot. Being deep in the MMJ cause and knowing various patients personally, I knew this opinion to be false though I contended that of course there was a certain percentage that were faking it. However based on the events and places that I had been to, I rarely saw anyone 'just partying'.
Occupy Los Angeles is one of 3 dedications in Memoirs of Mr. Pete & Mary Jane Green for a number of reasons. This bellwether event was a touchstone of activism, exposing the structure of our modern society, the last empire foretold on the old earth. At OLA I smoked weed with everyone from the blind handicapped to bonafide cannabis activists and all sorts in between. They all had a recommendation. When OLA was over, I had decided to see a doctor and get my rec. Being on a 'list' had been my only opposition.
Becoming a medical marijuana patient was an experience. It seemed surreal at first, like turning into color if you have ever seen the movie Pleasantville. Even walking away from the doctor's office I felt different, and bumping into a fellow MMJ smoker at the bus stop for a celebratory flash-sesh is a moment that made my book. But that was just the beginning.
First off, I felt different. I felt validated. As a stoner, I always pushed the thought that pot should be legal because it made you feel better and there were no side effects. The only downside was the legality, the hippy stoner image stigma that makes a person feel paranoid around non-stoners, and you had to use 'common sense' like with alcohol. Pot, however, didn't affect the same brain centers as alcohol so the learning curve was different. Clearly it was an alternative to drinking and pot promoted a different lifestyle mindset. Weed was political.
When I came out to California in 1994, the knowledge of pot being in the Bible was through the plant being an herb [seed bearing], Gen 1:11, 29, 30. I had also come across the ideas brought to light by legend Jack Herer. In 1996, I designed and printed up tee shirts to promote Prop 215 which sold through Inner World in Oceanside and where I lived in the Temecula/Murrieta area. The shirts featured the Bible verse numbers but no Scripture text. They were a hit and just like that, I was part of the older medical marijuana scene around town.
The older group had ailments like MS, cluster migraines, and lupus that were completely different from the younger generation ailments that I knew. Later in the fight for medical marijuana I would meet a third group comprised of ex-alkies and pill-poppers, all helped by this miracle plant. The alternative to statue quo, booze and cigarettes, has come to mean the future. In fact the latest figures show cigarette use in decline versus pot use, which has remained stable.
Like a Lawrence of Arabia, I was now a part of a group that had far worse physical ailments than I and my young crowd. I felt like a chain of connection between the two. Close personal associations developed from this kinship and its patient openness. Then my book, Memoirs of Mr. Pete & Mary Jane Green, went on Amazon and the world for me went global in awareness.
Though I spoke of [predicted] Monsanto's GMO pot plot and the connection to the ancient money system origin through America being the last empire [Daniel 2], I was amazed by the groups of people fighting for control of the issue, pro and con. My press credentials and rec got me into all the areas I wanted access to. My published stories covered all the angles in a way that was fair to the reader and the subject.
By far the swellest group I encountered is the 420Nurses, a bunch of patient models who are positioned in the center of the medical marijuana scene. Though a no-brainer to a new author looking for that WoW factor on his biz cards, it was six months before I realized the group was also predicted in the last paragraph of Memoirs. That put a different spin on the whole slant since cannabis is in the Bible and at the heart of the Hanukkah miracle as the Temple oil.
2018 put a different light on the whole 'patient' mindset and you might get tempted to save dough by not renewing your recommendation. A few days ago in the city I live in now, a no-fly zone for Mary Jane officially, I hit the outskirts on a tip. What I found was a trio of shops side by side, all looking like you should ride your bicycle there to pick up. I just picked one. The waiting room had a display of various clocks, all set at 4:20, and that was cool. I picked up a 500mg vape cartridge for $25, no PG or VG added, metal tip. A rec was not required and I hadn't taken one. I wanted to test the waters as a newbie.
Prior to the little barrio of shops, I went to another dispensary not very far away. This location was from the shopkeeper of a neighborhood mini-mart. This place looked pre-2018 on the inside where the cannabis products were displayed for purchase. The atmosphere was relaxed and the selection more varied that the shop sampled in the cluster. At this spot I scored 3 grams of Paris OG [indica], 3 grams of Green Crack [Sativa], 1 gram of Moon Rocks, and 1 gram of keif, all for $61 out the door. Once again no rec was involved.
What was different to me this time was in the feeling. It was like being a stoner, again. And that's the rub. I don't puff the good herb to get stoned. Long ago like my old friend Woody, [drummer, Spoonbills, Phatheads], I noticed that all my aches and pains were gone when I smoked pot. Now however I was part of a conglomerate of patients who shared a God-based, somewhat New Age Rasta outlook as opposed to the God-less suits and posers, the vain and self-centered, or the ragga-muffin carpetbaggers whose love is money, not the sacred plant we were hardwired to accommodate, along with our animals.
These are strange times we live in and you can't be fooled by what you are told. The legality the state of California conveys is still subject to change, whether by Sessions shutting down the legal side or a national policy of legality being set in stone, pardon the pun. Don't give away your right for a privilege just to save money. The government only serves itself. Keep medical with a current rec.
Stay true to this sacred plant. Stay MMJ!
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Here are the best Las Vegas shooting ranges! Whether you are looking for wild things to do on a bachelor party or great family entertainment, shooting automatic weapons indoor and outdoor and around Vegas is one of the coolest things to do! All these shooting ranges boast fantastic selections of guns, carbines, pistols, machine guns and all kids of firearms imaginable, and the entire experience is literally a blast!
The Range 702 Las Vegas offers an over-the-top, ultimate shooting experience to visitors with 25 lanes and exciting packages to select from. The Range 702 is an indoor shooting facility and the largest of its kind in Nevada. Other than one of the best Las Vegas shooting ranges, there is a retail store, a training classroom, VIP lounges and a cafeteria on site. The facility uses advanced equipment, firearms and technological advancements to deliver an exciting adventure to firearms enthusiasts. Choose from packages like Black Ops, Prohibition, Sniper, Mob Experience and Femme Fatal for a unique experience. Customized packages for bachelor parties and bachelorettes are also available. The Range 702 also offers a number of classes to introduce newbies to handguns, youth classes, care and maintenance, some of which are free of cost.
Machine Gun Vegas shooting range is located not too far from the Strip and it offers visitors an adrenaline-packed experience with their choice of unique firearms like M60, Glock 17, AK-47, shotguns, semiautomatic and automatic guns to select from. The facility also offers a customized outdoor shooting experience for large groups as well as one-on-one training in the Las Vegas desert. The facility itself is designed to feel very hip and urban with dim lights, comfortable lounge-like seating and welcoming staff members. The VIP lounge is sophisticated and trendy with two private lanes, a television and a very laid-back, private ambiance. The souvenir shop offers a huge range of merchandise. The packages offered are also quite unique and include Seal Team IV, World at War, Femme Fatale, the Compound experience and more.
The Gun Store is an indoor Las Vegas shooting range located 3.5 miles away from the Strip. However, outdoor shooting packages are also available for firing exciting firearms like the deuce, Desert Eagle and the Barrett Sniper Rifle at unique targets and even blowing up cars. The Gun Store offers a number of good packages to choose from like WWII package, Zombie package, 12 gun package, coalition package and a VIP package that includes personal training, 11 firearms and unlimited beverages. The Gun Store offers customized packages for bachelor parties, bachelorettes, CCW classes and even shotgun wedding packages. There are expert instructors available on hand to help and no permits or shooting experience is necessary to try your hand at the firing range.
Become part of the Military and ride through Las Vegas in a Humvee! This exciting Las Vegas shooting range tour will collect you from your hotel and drive you to the shooting range which is a five acre area filled with tanks, helicopters and other military vehicles. Spend time exploring these amazing vehicles, then meet your expert shooting instructor and for a safety and orientation lesson. Choose your shooting package and have a lesson on how to handle the weapons. The indoor range is modern and cutting-edge with all the facilities you need including VIP rooms in which to relax when you are done. Take your target home as a souvenir!
Try some target practice in a stunning modern day lead-free Las Vegas shooting range. This tour will have you shooting a 9mm handgun with 80 rounds of ammo, enough to get really good! Your instructor will give you an expert lesson and show you how to load, aim and shoot. Safety is foremost and the range has state-of-the-art facilities. All equipment is included. When you start hitting the target make sure someone is shooting a video for you to take home! Hotel pick up and drop off is part of the package.
Choose which weapons you want to shoot on this next Las Vegas shooting range. The Three Gun Package allows you to select any three weapons that take your fancy. All equipment, protective gear and ammunition is provided. When you arrive your hostess will discuss the gun options with you. A trained gun expert will then give you a safety lesson and a shooting lesson. This cutting-edge modern range is 100% non-toxic and lead-free. Shoot at your target and make sure you get a video and some photos. Hotel pick up and drop off is included as part of the package.
It is not often that you can try out twelve different guns in one shooting experience. This fabulous Las Vegas shooting range offers just that. Located at the Gun Store, the package allows you to shoot a dozen different weapons including a Browning M1919, a M4, a Thompson, a Sten Gun, an AK47, an UZI and more! All safety equipment, gear and ammunition is included. Your experienced instructor will be by your side at all times and will teach you the skills needed for the different weapons. You will have 25 rounds for each weapon, more than enough to become an expert!
If you still have not had enough of shooting, join this Las Vegas shooting range tour and experience the thrill of being part of a combat operation. The Seal Team 6 Shooting Package offers a chance to shoot a M249 SAW, a Tactical Shotgun and a SIG P226, amongst others. The range represents the real deal and your instructor is a qualified weapon and tactical expert. Feel the power of machine guns in this Las Vegas gun range, dual-mode shotguns and pump-action weapons. End your day shooting the SPAS-12 Tactical Shotgun, even though it is banned in the US, you can still get your hands on one and pretend to be a Seal.
Get the adrenaline rush that comes with shooting real guns at this amazing Las Vegas shooting range. It is climate controlled, allowing you a comfortable outdoor experience without freezing or melting in the changing weather. On arrival, you will be introduced to your private instructor who will give you a one-on-one lesson and safety briefing. After getting eye and ear protective gear, you can choose from a range of 50 guns, each one having a story linking it to a famous person, movie, video game or TV show. There are snipers, full-automatics, western guns, big guns and more. Get ready, aim at exploding targets, pull the trigger and try to hit them. You will also be taught how to deal with the recoil from the weapon. Shooting is at your own pace with your safety expert close by at all times. Your attempts will be filmed and when you are a cool-shot you can share your photos or video on social media while you are still at the range. Complimentary coffee in the winter and cold bottled water is provided in the summer. A complimentary limousine transport is part of the package. Depending on the package you choose, you can select to shoot from 3 to 18 different guns in one session.
Calling ladies only! Don't be intimidated when it comes to guns. This awesome Las Vegas shooting range offers a ladies-only shooting experience to get you up to speed with your aim, handling of weapons and confidence levels. Take the girls and set off for a day of adrenaline pumping fun. Hotel pickup and drop-off can be arranged. When you arrive, you will be introduced to your personal one-on-one safety instructor will give you the low-down and be at your side throughout the course. The indoor range offers impeccable safety measures and controls. You will learn how to shoot a Glock 17, an MP5 and the famous Pink M4, perfect ladies guns with a lethal feel! Follow your guide on how to stand, aim and pull the trigger, learn about the kick of the weapon and how to deal with it. This experience lasts for just over an hour and you must be 18 years or older. Not recommended for pregnant ladies.
If you have now got the feel for a lethal weapon or are wanting a first time experience, join our next recommended Las Vegas shooting range experience. The Tactical Package tour takes place at the Las Vegas Gun Shop. You will be collected at your hotel and driven to meet your personal one-on-one professional instructor. The range is a state-of-the-art facility that is lead-free, 100 per non-toxic and designed for complete safety. Get geared up with ear and eye protection and have a lesson on how to hold the weapon, stand, aim, shoot and deal the the recoil. Targets will be set up and you can fire away under the watchful eye of your instructor and improve your aim. Once you are hitting the targets spot-on, get your friends to snap some pictures or a video to post on Social Media. This package includes shooting 25 rounds on an MP5, 25 rounds on an M16 and 10 rounds on a Sig Sauer P226. More than enough to make you an expert! The day ends with a relaxed trip back to your hotel while you share your experience with others on the trip.
If you are beginner and want to get a feel for shooting handguns, this Las Vegas shooting range experience is the recommended choice. Take a group of friends and become gun experts while having a blast. The tour collects you at your Strip hotel and sets of to the indoor range. Here you will meet your one-on-one instructor who will be with you for the duration of your visit. You will be given eye and ear protection and a full lesson on how to use the weapon, aim and shoot. There is a selection of classic guns that you will experience. How about shooting a Glock 17 or the classic 1911? Once you get familiar with these weapons, you will move on to shooting a Ruger and Desert Eagle. Then fire a .44 magnum and .50 caliber ammunition and learn why they are given the spine-tingling name of 'hand cannons'. If you still want more, try out the all-time favorite, the 1919. Safety is of utmost importance and you will always feel secure under the watchful eye of your instructor. When you are done and exhausted, relax on the drive back to your hotel for a well-deserved drink.
Battlefield Vegas shooting range offers an exciting military battle experience at a 5 acre large facility that has been realistically designed with a collection of military vehicles like jeeps, Humvees, army trucks, M2A1 Halftrack and even Huey helicopters. To make the experience even more authentic, Battlefield Vegas offers pick up and drop services in an actual military Humvee! This Las Vegas shooting range offers a collection of more than 350 machineguns to select from. Try your hand at authentic firearms used in World War I to NATO firearms used in Afghanistan. There are a number of excellent indoor and outdoor packages to select from such as Counterstrike, BlackOps, Cold War and Pvt Ryan experience. Additionally, this is the only Las Vegas gun range Vegas where you'd be able to try the mini-gun firing around 4,000 rounds per minute.
When you are searching for more than a day shooting guns then the perfect Las Vegas shooting range for you to visit is Top Shot Las Vegas. Once you arrive at this indoor facility you can ready yourself for one of the most adrenaline filled times of your life. Not only will you shoot incredible weapons but you will use the latest in technology and go head-to-head with your competition. There are four packages you can choose from that range from doing battle with zombies to testing your skills and strategy against your opponents within an electrifying course that simulates real combat. Your weapons of the day will be a Glock .9mm and an AR-15 which are specially equipped to enhance the combat. After putting on a special vest these weapons will record a hit against your opponent and even give them a little shock to remind them. The Top Shot Las Vegas is truly an once-in-a-lifetime combat experience that will leave your heart pumping. The scenarios change depending on group size but this experience is perfect for battling against your best friends. An added bonus is free roundtrip transportation from Las Vegas hotel.
If you are interested in an exciting day or night trying out some of the world's most powerful weapons then the ideal indoor Las Vegas shooting range for you is the Strip Gun Club. Once you arrive at the 4,500 square foot facility you will have a number of packages for you to select that are superb for all types of shooters whether you are a beginner or expert. Thrilling themed packages will have you feeling like James Bond, a member of a strike force and you can travel back in time while firing guns from the Old West. The Strip Gun Club offers a variety of guns, machine guns, sub-machine guns and sniper rifles for your shooting pleasure. Some of the weapons you can select are a .357 Magnum, a Faxon ARAK-21 5.56 mm, an HK UMP .45 ACP and there is an opportunity to fire a chrome plated M3HB .50 BMG. If you cannot decide on a specific package that meets your fancy then you can create your own by talking to one of the experts onsite. This Las Vegas gun range is perfect for everyone from families to large groups and round trip transportation from your hotel is included in all packages.
Whether you are looking for firearm training or to have a good time on the gun range with friends, then T&T Tactical is a perfect Las Vegas shooting range. There are seven packages that you can choose from at T&T Tactical which are tailored for beginners to experienced gun handlers who are looking to shoot some of the most interesting weapons in the world. Some of the handguns you will fire include a 9mm Glock 17 and a FNH-9, before you move on to more firepower like an AR-15, Ak-47 and there are opportunities for you to tryout the IWI Tavor CBQ rifle. Other packages include such weapons as a Barrett M-90 Long Range Sniper, a Special Operations Assault Rifle FNH SCAR 175 as well as a .338 Lapua Magnum long range sniper rifle. Shooting experience packages range from 110 to 600 rounds with the chance of purchasing more rounds for a specific weapon of choice and hotel pick-up/drop-off service is included. This Las Vegas shooting range also offers shooting packages in the evening where you can watch the stars above while you are zeroing in your target.
The Vegas Machine Gun Experience is a great Las Vegas shooting range for all types of people including families who are looking to shoot some of the most interesting weapons in the world. The Vegas Machine Gun Experience has ten different packages that are perfect for novice gun shooters to experts who want to try some powerful firearms. Packages are theme based which adds to the fun and you can experience shooting guns from D-Day during WWII to SWAT weapons to incredible machine guns such as the M249 SAW in one of the military based packages. Other guns you can shoot are a Glock 9mm, an M4, AR-15, MP5 sub-machine gun and there are long range sniper rifles for you to shoot. The Vegas Machine Gun Experience also has several fun packages like the Gun Slinger where you can tryout guns from the days of the Wild West such as a Winchester rifle and a Colt45. No matter what package you choose you can always add-on more rounds when you find that special weapon you like. Another added bonus is to this Las Vegas shooting range is the complimentary pick-up/drop-off service from your local Las Vegas hotel.


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Case Name EEOC v. Chaminade University EE-HI-0003
Docket / Court CV 06 00136 SPK BMK ( D. Haw. )
State/Territory Hawaii
Case Type(s) Equal Employment
Special Collection EEOC Study -- in sample
IWPR/Wage Project Consent Decree Study
Attorney Organization EEOC
In March 2006, the EEOC's San Francisco District Office filed suit in United States District Court, District of Hawaii, against Chaminade University, alleging that the university violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act when it refused to hire a female job applicant because she was pregnant ... read more >
In March 2006, the EEOC's San Francisco District Office filed suit in United States District Court, District of Hawaii, against Chaminade University, alleging that the university violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act when it refused to hire a female job applicant because she was pregnant.
The parties made cross-motions for summary judgment. The defendant alleged plaintiffs failed to mitigate damages and asserted five defenses; both motions were denied. The EEOC's motion for partial summary judgment was granted. In June 2007, the case was resolved by a consent decree.
Under the terms of the consent decree, the charging party was awarded $50,000, and the defendant was ordered to develop an anti-discrimination policy, to implement training for its employees, and to establish a procedure for investigating complaints of discrimination. The consent decree was set to last for four years from the date of entry on June 19, 2007. However, on March 12, 2010, the court removed the case from its docket and closed the action without prejudice, with terms and conditions of the decree remaining in effect. The court cited no material change in the status of the action or consent decree, and decided an administrative closing would be appropriate. The full length of the consent decree has now passed, and the case is presumed officially closed.
Shankar Viswanathan - 05/19/2008
Chelsea Rinnig - 03/24/2018
Develop anti-discrimination policy
Implement complaint/dispute resolution process
Other requirements regarding hiring, promotion, retention
Post/Distribute Notice of Rights / EE Law
Provide antidiscrimination training
Discrimination-area
EEOC-centric
Direct Suit on Merits
Disparate Treatment
EEOC Plaintiff
Causes of Action Title VII (including PDA), 42 U.S.C. § 2000e
Defendant(s) Chaminade University
Plaintiff Description Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, on behalf of one or more workers.
Indexed Lawyer Organizations EEOC
Nature of Relief Damages
Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement
Order Duration 2007 - 2011
1:06-cv-00136-SPK-BMK (D. Haw.)
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After my delicious bahn mi lunch at Mono, I returned from Scotland determined to make bahn mi at home. This led me to look up the dish and learn that bahn mi really just means bread. To be specific, baguette made with rice flour as well as wheat flour. A bahn mi sandwich, on the other hand, refers to the complete dish: a filled Vietnamese baguette with meat or tofu, picked vegetables, chilli, and coriander (cilantro).
My version used a standard wheat baguette, but I tried to stay true to the spirit of Vietnamese sandwich fillings. Online information suggested I could pickle the vegetables quite briefly - for an hour or so - rather than needing an extensive pickling process. I used carrot, cabbage and radishes but cucumber and daikon would be authentic additions to the mix. Fresh coriander isn't in season here, but if you can find it, it would be a great finishing touch. As it is, I used the dried variety in my tofu marinade.
I've shared a few recipes lately with the note that you don't really need to press your tofu. Here, you do. Allow time to press it in advance and then marinate it for 30 minutes or so before cooking. The result is crispy thin slices that really make the sandwich.
In a large bowl, cover the chopped carrot, cabbage and radishes with the white wine vinegar, mirin / rice wine vinegar, salt and sugar. Set aside and allow to stand for at least an hour, but up to several days.
Combine the tofu marinade ingredients (ginger, soy sauce, vinegar, maple syrup, sriracha, coriander) in a shallow dish. Add the tofu and allow to stand for at least 30 minutes.
Heat a non-stick pan over high heat and spray or coat with sesame oil. Cook the tofu strips until browned and crispy, turning every few minutes.
When the tofu is cooked, drain the pickled vegetables and assemble the sandwiches. Divide the tofu and vegetables between the baguettes and top with sauce/s of choice, and coriander if available.
Do you have a favourite version of banh mi?
I am totally addicted to banh mie. I just love it. Kari I cant imagine coriander being seasonal. I wouldn't be able to live without it all year.
I do enjoy bahn mi, and yours sounds really good.


Primary Industries Minister Teresa Kok Suh Sim and Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad takes a closer look at cooking oils and dessert made with palm shortening at the "Love My Palm Oil" campaign held at the Parliament lobby.
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians should unanimously back the country's golden crop and fight the anti-palm oil campaigns, says Primary Industries Minister Teresa Kok Suh Sim.
She said support for palm oil from Malaysians is important in the fight against the European Union's (EU) policies against the commodity.
"It can help to increase the level of product awareness, including the benefits of palm oil, in Malaysia and other countries," she told Bernama at the one-day "Love My Palm Oil" campaign held at the Parliament lobby here today.


Sunscape Cove Montego Bay is a resort dedicated to the Sun Club experience offering an elevated Unlimited Fun Caribbean escape, where all-inclusive is redefined. Situated on a private peninsula, this charming two-story beachfront resort offers perfectly decorated accommodations surrounded by the Montego Bay Marine Park, Jamaica's fully underwater national park. Complete access to every amenity at Sunscape Splash Montego Bay, located next door, is included in every Sunscape Cove stay as well as the elevated Sun Club status and amenities.
Sunscape Cove Montego Bay is redefining all-inclusive with a family-friendly program that features a kid's check-in experience with red carpet stairs, welcome treats and resort passports for kids. Reservations are never required for specialty-themed restaurants, bars and lounges.Spacious Accomodations include private terraces, connecting rooms and kid's amenities.
This beautiful all Sun Club resort offers an array of beach, land and watersport activities. With this plus the Explorer's Club for Kids ages 3 to 12 with Red Cross certified staff and Core Zone Teens Club for teens 13 to 17 years old, guests will experience Unlimited-Fun® for the kid in everyone.
Golfing* (closest course is 30 minutes away) *Additional costs may apply.
Sunscape Cove is within Montego Bay Marine Park – explore Jamaica's first and fully underwater national park with protected swimming areas and superb snorkeling.
Enjoy the perfect breeze at our open-air buffet style restaurant. Hours Breakfast: 7 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Lunch: 12 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Dinner: 6 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Dress code Casual Bermudas, long shorts or capri pants. Sneakers or sandals. No sleeveless shirts for men. No bathing suits allowed. Ladies must wear a bathing suit wrap or cover-up.
International favorites and a touch of Montego Bay's cuisine. Hours Breakfast: 7 a.m. – 10 a.m. Lunch: 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Dinner: 6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Dress code Casual Bermudas, long shorts or capri pants. Sneakers or sandals. No sleeveless shirts for men. No bathing suits allowed. Ladies must wear a bathing suit wrap or cover-up. Note: For Sun Club guests of Sunscape Cove and Sunscape Splash only.
Italian cuisine served in a Trattoria-like setting featuring a pizza oven. Hours Dinner: 6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Dress code Casual Elegance Sneakers/tennis shoes or dress sandals, dress shirts with short sleeves or collared shirts. No sleeveless shirts or flip-flops. Long pants required for men. Notes: Adults-only inside restaurant – children allowed on outdoor terrace.
Al fresco dining with Caribbean,views serving regional and international cuisine. Hours Dinner: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Dress code Casual. Bermudas (long shorts or capri pants), sneakers/tennis shoes or sandals. No sleeveless shirts for men. Women must wear a bathing suit wrap or cover-up.
A fusion of Pan-Asian delicacies. Hours Dinner: 6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Dress code Casual Elegance. Sneakers/tennis shoes or dress sandals, dress shirts with short sleeves or collared shirts. No sleeveless shirts or flip-flops. Long pants required for men.
Authentic Italian food with antipasto and traditional Mediterranean dishes. Hours Dinner: 6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Dress code Casual Elegance Sneakers/tennis shoes or dress sandals, dress shirts with short sleeves or collared shirts. No sleeveless shirts or flip-flops. Long pants required for men.
Enjoy various coffees, teas, pastries and deli snacks throughout the day. Hours 24 hours Dress code Casual. Bermudas, long shorts or capri pants. Sneakers or sandals. No sleeveless shirts for men. No bathing suits allowed. Ladies must wear a bathing suit wrap or cover-up.
A wide variety of snacks and classic favorites served in a casual ambiance. Hours Lunch 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Late Night Bites 10 p.m. - 6 a.m. Dress code Casual. Bermudas, long shorts or capri pants. Sneakers or sandals. No sleeveless shirts for men. No bathing suits allowed. Ladies must wear a bathing suit wrap or cover-up.
Lobby Bar. Hours. 6:00 p.m. – 11 p.m. Note: For Sun Club guests of Sunscape Cove and Sunscape Splash only.
Music Lounge. Hours 6:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Lobby Bar. Hours 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Main pool swim-up bar. Hours 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Bar located by the activities pool and theater. Hours 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.


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Report: Boeing 787 be delayed up to 18 months from originally planned launch date
April 9, 2008, New York - Boeing is announcing that its 787 will be delayed at least 14 months, and possibly 18 months, after it was originally scheduled to be launched, according to media reports.
April 9, 2008, New York – Boeing is announcing that its massive 787
aircraft will be delayed at least 14 months, and possibly 18 months,
after it was originally scheduled to be launched, according to media
The Times of London reported on its website late Wednesday,
quoting those familiar with the matter who asked not to be
identified, that delays for 787 could reach 18 months, while the
Seattle Post-Intelligencer put the delay at 14 months from the
original goal.
Boeing has said its goal is to send the 787 on its first flight
by the end of June, and deliver the first plane to All Nippon
Airways in early 2009.
However, after announcing a third major delay in the 787 program
in January, Chicago-based Boeing said it would review the schedule
Lori Gunter, a spokeswoman for the 787 program, said she could
not comment before a previously scheduled conference call later
Delays for Chicago-based Boeing could come close to those
experienced by European rival Airbus, which saw delays of 18 months
for its A380.
Analysts, as well as major buyers of the aircraft, have said in
recent weeks that they expect delays of six to nine months.
Boeing said in October that the aircraft would be delayed 6
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What do you mean with "full control on CPU cores"? What do you want to achieve? Maybe your are looking for Parallel Computing Toolbox?
You could use a distributed array.
how to use this tool could you learn me ??
With the Parallel Computing Toolbox you have direct access to the MPI library low-level functionality. This enables you to use functions such as labSend to explicitly send something to a worker on a CPU core.
what i have: 1- video with 200 frame. 2- some calculation like edges detection.
what i try to do is: 1- separate each frame. 2- send each frame or group of frames to one core (i.e. frame1-frame20 to core 1, frame21-frame40 to core 2, ... and so on). 3- do our job like edge detection on these submitted frames. 4- resend the result from cores and reconstruction the video.
I think the Parallel Computing Toolbox with parfor or spmd would do that.
MATLAB does not provide control at the core level. That behavior is passed off to the operating system to do with as it pleases.
What MATLAB does is let you have a collection of worker processes, which can be located on the same machine or on a cluster, and then provides a variety of methods to distribute work to those workers.
It sounds like the approach which might appeal most to you is the job/task workflow, where you can create a job (or series of jobs) that will execute in a certain order with certain sub-tasks that need to be executed in a certain manner. You might find within these tasks that other parallel language contstructs like parfor or spmd provide the types of processing you are looking for.
I'd encourage you to read the documentation and review the examples for the Parallel Computing Toolbox, as you already have an outline of your algortithm and when you look at the various commands available, you will likely determine which ones map most closely to the parts of your algorithm and assemble your program from there.
In terms of monitoring your cores, the various commands will return errors and handle the work distribution, and montior the job status, which are the job of the scheduler you are using. The "local" scheduler uses the cores on your local machine, but it's also possible to use compute clusters in the same manner, with little or no modifications to the code that works on "local".
What this means is that it's possible that you don't (and shouldn't) worry about how the frames are split up for processing. You could, for example, do that processing using parfor, and the work will be distributed to the workers by the scheduler. This will mean that your code will be identical on a 4 core machine or a 128 node cluster since you don't really care about the specifics of processing and hand that off to the scheduler to take care of, then move onto the next step in processing.


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Terminal Synonyms and Antonyms
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Common Words Unique Words Synonyms Antonyms Related Words
Modifier Adjective Noun
Synonyms for Terminal
Least likely or expected:
Respecting an end or object to be gained; respecting the purpose or ultimate end in view.
Something ultimate; final point or result, fundamental principle, etc.
A place where one stands or stays or is assigned to stand or stay.
The definition of a keyboard is a row of keys on a piano, computer, typewriter, etc.
A usually electronic device used to record, regulate, or control a process or system.
concluding
Finishing; closing; final
The point, edge, or line beyond which something ends, may not go, or is not allowed:
(Computing) A device, usually attached to a computer, used to print text or images onto paper. Also see plotter.
output device
(Computing) Any device that formats and presents data in a form acceptable to a user; examples include printers and video displays
A device, such as a keyboard or a mouse, that is used to enter information into a computer.
The surface area of a television set, personal computer, radar receiver, etc. on which images or data are displayed
latter
Near (nearer) to the end
Coming after all others.
An end
The definition of a depot is a terminal or storage station, or a place where buses and trains come.
(Computing) A fatal error; a failure that causes a program to terminate.
(Sports) A shot on goal, especially one that ends in a goal.
A person having an incurable disease or disorder
(Chemistry) One of the higher alcohols of the paraffine series obtained from spermaceti as a white crystalline solid.
The end point of a transportation system, or the town or city in which it is located.
Pole means a person from or living in Poland.
limital
The hands and feet:
data terminal
Part of a computer
A cathode-ray tube.
cathode ray tube
(Electronics) A vacuum tube that displays still or moving images (such as for a television), by controlling the direction of a cathode ray emitted towards the front of the tube. The front is coated by a layer of fluorescent material, so that it emits light when struck by the beam.
Antonyms for Terminal
The definition of beginning is something that is in the early stages or the first portion of something.
Chronologically first, early; of or pertaining to the beginning, cause or origin.
reviving
final, deadly
(Cricket) describing the first period of play, usually up to the fall of the first wicket; describing a batsman who opens the innings or a bowler who opens the attack
Designating or of an automobile larger than a compact but smaller than the standard size
Words Related to Terminal
The cessation of an effort, activity, state, or motion.
Such a device along with peripherals, especially a monitor, keyboard, and mouse.
Of or relating to a terminative condition, stage, or point
Exxtor
Find another word for terminal. In this page you can discover 44 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for terminal, like: last, beginning, final, ultimate, station, keyboard, monitor, concluding, limit, printer and output device.
Terminal Sentence Examples
The beetles have feelers with eleven segments, whereof the terminal few are thickened so as to form a club.
Under this system each consignment of freight is compelled to pay its share of the terminal expense, independently of distance, plus a mileage charge proportionate to the length of the journey or haul.
There has been also a further attempt in England to divide terminal charges into station and service terminals, according to the nature of the work for which compensation is sought.
Entering the terminal, she glanced around anxiously.
In this family there is often a marked divergence between the sexes; the terminal antennal segments are larger in the male than in the female, and the males may carry large spinous processes on the head or prothorax, or both.
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It is common cause that access to basic services such as water and electricity is a daily struggle facing people living in conditions of poverty in SA. To some degree, it is the reason why cities across the country are battling an enduring trend of illegal electricity connections. Some in our communities are genuinely unable to pay for electricity and therefore ought to receive assistance provided for through government policies. Others, however, driven by a historic and warped sense of entitlement to free services, opt not to pay. The repercussions are massive. In Gauteng alone, Eskom spends about R1bn a year to repair damage to infrastructure, mostly caused by illegal connections. This is not to mention resultant blackouts in the broader geographical areas affected. Increasingly disturbing is the push back from communities, which at times is violent, against technicians who are sent to cut off illegally connected power. One of the worst cases was in the Western Cape where two security guards were shot dead in June while accompanying Eskom engineers who were attending to faulty illegal connections. The stories of attacks are similar in Gauteng and other parts of the country. This is perhaps why, in a latest attempt to cut off illegal connections in Slovo informal settlement in Johannesburg, City Power officials relied on security reinforcements from the JMPD, the police and the army. They came armed to the teeth, one resident said. Illegal wires, some as high as 10m, were cut off while residents watched. Some of the residents had connected themselves to street lights while others connected to nearby buildings. Indeed, the disconnections are a necessary step to clamp down on behavior that not only overburdens the grid, but carries severe consequences even for those who pay their way. But they are unsustainable as history has shown us that as soon as these connections are cut off, within hours, they are back on. This is because illegal connections are fundamentally a symptom of the housing and infrastructure crisis which is a ticking time bomb across the country.
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How Can Designers Responsibly Use Science Fiction as Inspiration?
Critically examining glossy visions of the future can lead to better, more ethical technology
Liz Stinson
Illustration by Beatrice Sala
You've probably seen it a dozen times: Tom Cruise waves his hands in front of a blank, glassy screen, and it whirs to life with glowing data and graphics. This vision, from the 2001 Steven Spielberg movie Minority Report, is classic UX bait. In the late 1990s, when Spielberg and his team convened for an "ideas summit" to brainstorm the film's trademark interaction, ambient gesture control and multi-touch screens were still nascent technologies. Touch screens had been around for years in some form, but they lacked the streamlined tactile control that Cruise showcased in the film. Gesture control existed in laboratories, but it would still be years before either became commonplace in consumer devices like the iPhone and Microsoft Kinect.
Most of us recognize the future long before it actually arrives thanks to the movies, books, and TV shows that provide a glimpse of what technology might someday be like. Science fiction's glossy visions of the future have paved the way for revolutionary technologies like self-driving cars and voice interaction. But they're also the root of Silicon Valley's problematic "it just works" attitude that informs so much of the technology it creates.
Today, we expect our interactions with technology to feel easy, seamless, and inspiring, if not downright magical. And that's a problem, says Dan Hon, a technology consultant and former editorial director of Code for America. In a recent talk at this year's IxDA conference, Hon argued that designers should proceed with caution when using science fiction as a guiding metaphor for the interfaces they create. "It's far too easy to take inspiration from science fiction without critically examining it," he says.
Companies have long seen value in mining the prescient thinking of science fiction. A small cottage industry of fictional world building has sprung up around helping corporations like Nike and Ford envision the future of their products and industries. Corporations, who are hungry for new ideas, are hiring sci-fi writers and world-building strategists to come up with novel ideas, and these companies are will to spend big money on it. Outside of the corporate realm, plenty of consumer technologies—from electric cars to virtual reality—were predated by the imagination of a science fiction writer.
The idea for the Amazon Kindle, for example, was reportedly ripped from the pages of The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson, in which the author describes an interactive "super book" with pages that morph and change. In his book, The One Device, author Brian Merchant recounts how Apple designer Bas Ording took direct inspiration from Minority Report when designing the iPhone's UI: "You know that Exposé feature?" Ording recalls, "I was staring at my screen with a whole pile of windows, and I'm like, 'I wish I could somehow, just like they do in the movie, go through in between those windows and somehow get through all your stuff.' That became the Exposé thing, but it was inspired by Minority Report."Borrowing from science fiction is to be expected—and should even be encouraged—says Chris Noessel, a senior design lead at IBM whose book, Make It So, explores the genre's impact on the design world. Designers are influenced by culture, and they often look to the world around them for cues on how to solve problems. It's no surprise then that the interfaces we end up with are at least loosely modeled after the fictitious technologies they see on screen.
"There's probably a giant subconscious effect that science fiction has on us. Whether we want to or not, these exposures are going to lead to some influence on what we think is cool or desirable, and it's foolish to ignore that," he says Noessel. "Because even if designers weren't in the audience thinking 'wow that's cool and desirable,' our users are in the audience thinking 'wow that's cool and desirable.' You either have to design to that or against that. But you can't ignore the presence of science fiction as an expectation that's been set for the market."
Those expectations are where Hon takes issue. When technology companies mimic science fiction, they risk setting their users up for failure. "We run the risk of losing trust and over-promising to our uses," Hon says. He cites Star Trek's Replicator as a popular example. In the series, Captain Piccard commands the Replicator to make him an "Tea. Earl Gray. Hot." Moments later, a steaming cup of tea materializes. Baked into Piccard's seamless experience though, are layers of real world complications.
Hon jokes that in reality, the technology required to generate a piping hot cup of tea on demand would require millions of lines of code that Piccard would have likely been working on at the Academy for more than 20 years—all just to ensure he gets the exact drink he wants. "We try to imitate and mimic and then implement these technologies, but what we actually get are very stilted interfaces with things like the Echo and Alexa. With these products, what I would actually have to do is say something like, 'Alexa, tell my Electrolux skill to start the kettle.'"
Fair enough. But from a usability perspective, science fiction will always be flawed. The genre has never been bound to the same constraints as real world interfaces. It doesn't need to abide by market forces, usability best practices, or technological limitations. A sci-fi interface is designed primarily for dramatics. It's a tool to advance a storyline that is often linear and one-dimensional. "When we look to sci-fi we have to understand that it answers to different rules," says Noessel. "We shouldn't expect usability out of it. It's not a prediction tool, it's a discussion tool."
In a perfect world, designers would be able to separate the suspended reality of science fiction from the ideas driving technological innovation, but that's not how influence and inspiration work. Instead, both Hon and Noessel urge designers to be savvy consumers of science fiction. Hon suggests pausing to think about the ethical implications of the technology on screen. Something like ubiquitous voice computing, while riveting in films like Her, pose serious privacy issues. "What does it mean when technology is recording all the time?" Hon asks. "Do we keep all that data? Is it subpoena-able? What does it collectively mean for society? If we don't think about those questions, then we end up with things like the Ring security camera."
Hon cites a 2011 promotional video from Corning Glass that depicts a "world made from glass" where every surface is an interactive touchscreen. A man rises from bed, and his tinted glass shades rise with him automatically. As the man prepares breakfast, his two daughters chat in real time with their grandmother, whose face has been projected, crystal clear and buffer free, onto the countertop. "It's all about, look at how great technology will be in the future; look at how seamless everything can be," Hon says. "But what we don't see, for example, is, what would the horrible PowerPoint look like in this Microsoft concept office?"
Noessel is an advocate for science fiction's ability to help designers push the boundaries of their thinking, but even he says science fiction is best consumed skeptically—at least when it comes to mining it for inspiration. "You might want the stuff you design to be like the stuff you've seen in the movies, when in fact even the cool stuff (maybe especially the cool stuff) would cause disasters in the real world," he writes on his blog Sci Fi Interfaces. "So studying it critically is important to build up your design immune system, your critical eye, so you are not led astray."
Pressure testing a sci-fi inspired design against mundane (and extraordinary) circumstances will help designers keep things in perspective. "In reality, these externalities are what drives good design," Noessel says. "A good test of any design is to think about, 'Well ok, how does it work on a day to day basis. How does this work when there's a pandemic sweeping the globe? It's our job as designers to make sure things are robust."
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Hala is the owner and operator of Events by Hala. She has secured the first position on our Top 10 Indian Wedding Planners in Dallas list. She is the first person who started focusing on planning Indian weddings full time. Way before it became cool to plan Indian weddings, Hala was the first Non-Indian planner to entire the industry. She took the time to understand the different South Asian cultures and people. We have done many weddings together in the past and her work is always consistent and has been that way for years. Recently she has limited the number of weddings she does in a year. Now we see her at luxury Indian weddings or luxury fusion weddings that we are doing together. Check out this video from Mike & Nisha's wedding at Union Station. Fill out the form on this page and we will send you the contact information for everyone on this list. Also if you are still looking for a venue check out our blog on the Top 22 Indian Wedding Venues in DFW.
Christina is the owner of Elaan Events. She actually wears a few different hats. Christina is also the owner of Blue Flame Productions, Dallas' premier Indian dance school and wedding performers. Most of the weddings Elaan does are either Malayalam Christian or North Indian Hindu. We worked together many times including, Nikhil & Vimmy's wedding weekend at Omni Frisco. Check out the video from the first Indian wedding at the venue in March 2018.
Amy is the owner of The Storybook Events. She is very detailed oriented and does a great job communicating. The company was originally based in Houston, but they are now relocated to Dallas. Most of their weddings are either Gujarati Hindu or Ismaili Muslim. We have done weddings in Dallas and the surrounding states together. Check out this video from Urvi & Sunny's wedding at SLPS. If you don't want to get married at a hotel, check out our blog on the Top 9 Venues in DFW.
The One Event is owned and operated by Sejal. We have done many weddings together, and all of them have been Gujarati weddings. Sejal has found her niche and is doing well in it and deserves to be on the Top 10 Indian Wedding Planners in Dallas list. If you need a planner for your Indian Wedding, fill out the form on this page and we will send you everyone's phone number and email address. Check out the video from Danny & Nikita's wedding. This was one of the biggest and best Gujarati Weddings in Dallas.
Shelley is all about focus and quailty. She does a few weddings a year, but they are always grand. Most of her weddings are young Malayalam couples who want a fun wedding that runs smoothly. Check out how much fun Matt and Kavya are having at their fusion wedding. Find the perfect Indian Wedding Planner for your wedding in Dallas by filling out the form on this page. Get everyones contact information right away on one document.
Electric Karma International is based in Houston and is owned by Therese. They have offices in different cities. The Dallas territory is managed by Bharati and Buvana. We have done weddings with Bharati in Barcelona (Spain), Longview (Texas) and multiple events in Dallas. They don't take on many weddings. Check out this video from Maha & Abdullah's wedding at Omni Dallas. If you are looking for a great photographer, check out our blog.
Siji is the owner of Piece of Cake Events. We have done many weddings together. Siji's main focus is Malayalam weddings. All of the weddings we have done together are couples with both sides being Malu. She recently got married and we had the pleasure of handling the music, lighting and special effects. Check out this video from Greg & Lima's wedding which we did together at Irving Convention Center.
Number 8 on the Top 10 Indian Wedding Planners in Dallas list is Taylor from 5eleven Events. She does traditional Texan weddings but a majority of the weddings she does are Indian. Every wedding we have done together are for fun Ismaili couples that want to make their wedding weekends a lot fun. Check out this video from Imran & Sofia's wedding weekend that happened at Verona Villa and Hilton Granite Park.
We have done multiple weddings in the last few years with Rama. The only reason she is at the bottom of the Top 10 Indian Wedding Planners in Dallas list is because she recently started focusing on planning Indian weddings. If you need an Indian Wedding Planner in Dallas, fill out the form on this page and we will send you everyones' email and phone number. Check out this video of Charles and Neha's wedding at Omni Dallas.
Cloud9 Makers is owned and operated by Prathyusha. She recently completed her formal training for wedding planning. She is the newest and youngest member of this list. We have done multiple weddings together. Her main focus is on South Indian Hindu weddings but can do any type of wedding. Here is an Ismaili wedding we did together for Farha and Sameer.
A wedding is the happiest moment in your life and you should choose an Indian Wedding planner in Dallas that you love. Over our 24 years of bringing joy to thousands of couples, the DJ Riz Entertainment team has performed many times with everyone on the Top 10 Indian Wedding Planners in Dallas list. Given these points, if you would like to talk about which South Asian wedding planner you should select or want to talk to us about wedding music and lighting for your wedding contact us here.


A turnover in midfield presents Chelsea with a late chance to add a third goal as Oscar sprays it to Costa. He goes on one of his typical driving runs, head down, which takes him to the top of the box. However, his cross is intercepted well by Winks.
Willian, Oscar and Cesc Fabregas make up a strong bench for Chelsea, as Conte lines up with three up front in Pedro, Diego Costa and Eden Hazard. Victor Moses and Marcos Alonso will function as de-facto wing-backs this evening.
Tottenham subs: Janssen, Vorm, K'Koudou, Trippier, Onomah, Winks, Carter-Vickers.
Tottenham (3-4-2-1): Lloris; Dier, Wimmer, Vertonghen; Walker, Wanyama, Dembele, Son; Eriksen, Alli; Kane.
Chelsea subs: Begovic, Ivanovic, Fabregas, Oscar, Willian, Batshuayi, Chabolah.
Chelsea (3-4-3): Courtois; Azpilicueta, Luiz, Cahill; Moses, Kante, Matic, Alonso; Pedro, Costa, Hazard.
Tottenham crashed out of the Champions League midweek after falling 2-1 at Monaco. Domestically, a dramatic, late 3-2 win at home to West Ham broke a long streak of draws, but was not enough for them to edge back into the top four.
Antonio Conte has presided over a six-match winning run where his side have not conceded a single goal. With Liverpool and Manchester City both winning earlier, the pressure is on to extend that streak to seven games and finish the weekend top of the pile.
Hello and welcome to our live commentary of the Premier League match between Chelsea and Tottenham at Stamford Bridge. The home side are fighting to re-take the lead atop the table against a team who recently returned to winning ways.
Costa goes down in a heap after an aerial challenge with Eric Dier, and he's complaining of an elbow from the Tottenham defender. The referee opts against making such an important call this early though.
THE FLAG IS UP! Christian Eriksen's free-kick isn't defended properly by the Chelsea backline, and it falls to Harry Kane in close, who converts. However, his celebrations are cut shot by the offside flag.
Good start to this game from Tottenham, and they were very close to an opening goal on that last play. This is their third straight London derby in the Premier League, after beating West Ham and drawing against Arsenal.
Dier lashes a free-kick high into the stands as Tottenham continue to dominate this game. Chelsea have barely had a kick, but they've just made it past 10 hours without conceding a goal in the league.
Alli played the ball quickly to Eriksen.
LOVELY OPENING GOAL! Chelsea couldn't quite make it to 11 hours without conceding as they allow too much space for Eriksen at the top of the box, and he pings a great left footer into the near corner!
Son plays the ball to Kane, who flicks it to Eriksen. The Dane takes aim from distance again, but a deflection takes the venom off that one, although Chelsea still have a corner to defend.
Chelsea's formation is not working, as Tottenham's plethora of midfielders are able to dominate possession and keep them on the back foot. What's more, there's space in front of Thibaut Courtois and his defence.
Tonight's match sees the league's two-best defences square off against each other. Tottenham have conceded a Premier-League low eight goals in 12 games, while Chelsea have only let in one more.
Chelsea win a free-kick after lunging at Kane, which leaves him one booking away from a suspension. Strangely, the referee dropped the card on the ground, Luiz handed it to him and got it flashed in his face.
Chelsea have done well to settle down in the last few minutes, shutting down the gaps in midfield that enabled Tottenham initially to find so much space. Still only Eriksen's goal in this.
Tottenham often have a spare man in midfield whenever they attack, but Chelsea will be happy to have that player be Wanyama. The midfielder is afforded the space to have a crack from distance, but sends it well over.
Dembele is a little late going into Alonso, and he is shown the visitors' first yellow card of the game. Spurs racked up nine bookings in their last trip to this ground.
The home fans aren't happy with what they've seen here, and are urging their team to play with more tempo. It's been so easy for Tottenham to get players back in defensive positions when they lose the ball.
Chelsea win a free-kick in a position that may be a little too far for a shot for a regular player, but not for David Luiz. The Brazilian sends the ball swerving towards goal, but Courtois isn't fooled.
COURTOIS CALLED INTO ACTION AGAIN! Walker leaves Alonso eating his dust out wide, and decides to take matters into his own hand even more with a hammer blow that the keeper saves, before he's in the right position again to collect Dier's header from the resulting corner.
ANOTHER TOTTENHAM SHOT! They're peppering away at Chelsea's goal, but have found Courtois in their way at almost every turn. Kane doesn't have a lot of room to operate from 18 yards, but he still manages to shoot on the turn, but the keeper pushes it over.
The diagonal ball from Kevin Wimmer is an excellent one, which Alli controls inside the area, but all his momentum is taking him away from the ball. He goes down, but neither he nor his teammates show much interest in appealing for a penalty.
A fantastic ball sent diagonally to the right flank sees Walker speeding to catch up, and he touches it back superbly into the path of Eriksen. The Dane has another drive from distance, but that one is still rising.
Dembele sends another effort off target, but Pochettino will be delighted with what he's seen from his side in this game. Strong defence, overwhelming midfield, and a clinical finish when it mattered.
Chelsea push forward with one of the last attacks of the first half, and the ball sets up for Hazard at the top of the box. However, his low shot is no match for Hugo Lloris, who gets down well.
Matic got the ball to Pedro.
WONDERFUL GOAL AND IT'S ALL SQUARE! Matic plays the ball to Pedro, who twists and turns outside the area, setting the ball up onto his right boot and curls one into the far corner!
N'Golo Kante cuts across a shot that ends up as easy pickings for Lloris. It's a solid start to the second half from Chelsea, who haven't made any changes and appear to have stuck with the same system.
Again, fantastic work from Costa to punish a static defence.
VICTOR MOSES MAKES IT 2-1! Costa did all the hard work, but where was the Tottenham defence? The Spaniard drives down the left, Dier drops off and Dembele is too slow to cover. He gets to the byline and squares it to the back post where Moses just about squeezes it home!
Now we will see what Tottenham are made of as Chelsea swarm all over them. Remember that Spurs were by far the better side for long spells in the first half, but two goals either side of the break has turned this game on its head.
THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN THREE! Moses drifts wide to allow Hazard space centrally. Costa also heads out to the right flank, and he gets the ball to squeeze a cross into the area for Alonso, who leans back and puts it over!
Tottenham are being played off the park in a complete role reversal from the opening period. It's they now who are conceding too much space between their midfield and defence, and they suddenly look very narrow.
One hour gone here in London and Chelsea have turned this around to lead the derby 2-1. Tottenham need something to change soon, but there's not a lot on the bench for them to get excited about.
COURTOIS TESTED! Kane finds a pocket of space in the opposition defensive third, and decides to set Eriksen up for a close-range effort. It's volleyed at goal, but the keeper is equal to it.
Do Spurs have enough in their tank to come back from this? They may feel that they've weathered the worst of the Chelsea storm, and they're back in possession for long spells now.
Son will depart for Winks as Pochettino tries to switch things up.
It's been an absorbing contest at Stamford Bridge, and it's so finely balanced at the moment. Chelsea are sitting back and almost daring Tottenham to try and pass their way through their ranks of blue.
Should Chelsea hold on and win this game, then they will move back to the top of the Premier League by a point. Tottenham will stay fifth, five ahead of Manchester United but facing the prospect of a four-point gap to Arsenal by the end of the weekend.
The tempo of the game has died down here as Tottenham struggle to break down a determined Chelsea rearguard. This is more like the outfit that have went just over 10 hours without conceding.
Georges-Kevin K'Koudou has been summoned off the bench to replace Alli.
There's a glimpse of a chance there for Diego Costa, as he latches onto a cross inside the area, but a deflection takes the sting out of it and sees it bobble wide. Chelsea still have prowess on the break.
The strength in depth is night and day when looking at both benches. Chelsea began the game with the likes of Willian, Fabregas and Oscar in reserve, while Tottenham's best option was probably Winks, who only made his full debut last week.
Hazard's race is run, and Willian comes on to solidify things in the closing stages.
Pochettino looks frustrated on the sidelines as his team lack the ideas to break down the opposition. I'm finding it hard to see where a breakthrough will come from for the visiting team.
Time for Chelsea to make some changes. Moses heads off with Ivanovic coming on in a clear defensive switch.
It's all Tottenham in terms of possession at the moment, but very little penetration. Unlike the first half when Chelsea were getting played off the park, the home fans are more comfortable with this development.
Dembele heads off to be replaced by Vincent Janssen, who immediately joins Kane up front as Pochettino rolls the dice.
Another change that could probably be classed as defensive - Oscar is introduced in place of Pedro.
Wimmer tries to start a move out of the back but he's got Willian for company. The Brazilian makes no attempt to play the ball, dragging back the defender, and is booked for that.
FIRST OPENING IN A WHILE! Chelsea are done apart by an energetic run from the substitute N'Koudou, but he takes it a step too far, trying to beat Courtois when a pass to a teammate would have been a better option.
Willian had a chance to wrap things up here as he got beyond his marker, but his cross did not find a teammate, instead heading narrowly off the mark. We're on the cusp of stoppage time now.


Before you embark on a gorilla adventure in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Please take note of the following guidelines. These are put in place for the good of the Gorillas and the trekkers.
To enjoy a gorilla Safari you need to be fairly fit, equipped for the humid, muddy conditions of a rainforest hike, and healthy. You will not be permitted to go gorilla trekking if you have a cold or similar illness because gorillas are susceptible to many human diseases.
Taking Flash photos is not acceptable as it can sadden or scare the gorillas and may provoke an aggressive reaction to the trekker. Photographers should be keen on this.
A 7 meter distance from the gorillas should be observed at all times. The further back you are, the more relaxed the group will be.
All trekkers must stay in a tight group when near the gorillas.
Keep your voices down at all times but feel free to ask your ranger guide questions.
All trekkers must not smoke, drink or eat when near the gorillas. Eating or drinking will inevitably increase the risk of morsels of food or droplets of drink being left behind. Even the tiniest leftovers could increase the risk of transmission of disease to the gorillas.
Though excited, avoid touching the gorillas. They are wild animals.
Sometimes the gorillas charge. Don't panic. Follow your ranger guide's example: crouch down slowly, do not look the gorillas directly in the eyes; wait for the animals to pass. Do not attempt to run away.
Trekkers should Keep low before the gorillas.where possible, you can sit or bend while watching the gorillas. It can be very threatening to the gorillas if you stand tall and glare, since this mimics their own aggressive behaviours.
Body language is important and trekkers must not put up their hands or arms, point or stare. To gorillas, these behaviours represent aggression.
Do not leave any rubbish such as food wrappers or drink bottles in the park; foreign items can harbour diseases or other contaminants.
If you need to go to ease yourself while in the forest, please ask the ranger guide to dig you a hole. Make sure the hole is 30 cm deep. Please ensure the hole is filled after you are finished.
Wear comfortable hiking shoes with good traction, suitable for climbing steep muddy slopes.
The weather can be unpredictable so carry rain gear, sunscreen lotion and a hat.


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Where should you invest in private equity today?
As the popularity of private equity investing has risen, some parts of the market look increasingly overcapitalised. We look at where the best opportunities may lie.
Duncan Lamont
Head of Research and Analytics
Dr. Nils Rode
Chief Investment Officer, Schroder Adveq Investment
Fund raising for private equity deals soared by more than 40% to a new record in 2017, as investors sought out lower volatility, higher returns and diversification away from traditional asset classes. But such popularity can pose its own challenges, if too much money chases too few deals.
Intuitively, it is easy to see that fund raising volumes and future performance may be related. Increased fund raising leads to increased "dry powder" – money raised but not yet deployed – tougher competition for deals, higher prices and lower subsequent returns. The reverse is also true, with slack periods for fund raising often foreshadowing better performance. Clearly, other factors matter too, not least the broader economic and financial market environment but, as Figure 1 shows, the relationship has been reasonably consistent over time.
Figure 1: Increased fund raising has led to lower returns
Source: Preqin, Schroder Adveq, 2018. Fund raising amount has been de-trended and inflation adjusted.
Past performance is not a guide to future performance and may not be repeated
Where are the opportunities?
Our proprietary Schroder Adveq Fund Raising Indicator (Schroder Adveq FRI) was developed to help tie down the fund raising/returns relationship. It has had a negative correlation with vintage year performance (correlation coefficient of -0.4) and has been a leading indicator for long-term (5-10 years) performance. A high figure has been associated with poor future returns and a low figure with stronger returns. Used in this way, it can identify areas of the market that are better placed to deliver returns and those where caution is required.
Right now, it is flagging a divided market. In terms of realisations, it is suggesting that investors should accelerate exits in the large buyout, late-stage venture/growth and Chinese renminbi-denominated strategies. For new investments, however, it points to more favourable conditions in small and mid-sized buyouts, early-stage venture and in certain emerging markets (Figure 2).
It should not, however, be relied on in isolation. Although robust regression techniques are used to estimate the long-term trend, data limitations mean that relatively few data points underpin the analysis and the parameters of the regression analysis may change as new data are received. Furthermore, some of the assumptions may prove unrealistic and the return data can be incomplete and subject to biases. Notwithstanding these reservations, the intuitive underlying rationale for the relationship between fund raising and future returns provides a degree of confidence about the predictive power of the Schroder Adveq FRI.
Within the buyout market, the indicator confirms that fears of overheating in the large buyout market appear justified, although things are not as stretched as they were before the financial crisis. In contrast, fund raising in the small/mid market has been relatively stable over time. This stability is underpinned by the fact that more established small/mid buyout managers tend to migrate towards larger funds and larger buyouts. Their replacement by newer managers, who tend to run smaller funds, acts as a natural stabiliser of fund raising volumes in the small/mid sector.
Figure 2: Some areas of the global private equity market are much more popular…
Source: Schroder Adveq, 2018
Similarly, fund raising for late stage venture/growth capital is at an extreme, but earlier stage investments are more favourably positioned. Fund raising volumes here have been well contained and healthy new company creation rates are driving a steady increase in deal prospects.
There is a different sort of bifurcation in Asia, particularly China (Figure 3). The Chinese US dollar market looks in good shape, as do India and the rest of Asia ex-China, but the Chinese renminbi market has experienced rapid expansion. Recent fund raising volumes here have been large. Chinese RMB investors need to be especially discriminating when making new investments. Helpfully for overseas investors, who can access the US dollar but generally not the renminbi market, there is little overlap. They may therefore be better served by focusing on those parts of the market where there is low or no competition with the RMB universe.
Figure 3: …as are some emerging private equity markets
For the brave, Brazil could present an intriguing contrarian opportunity. Fund raising has collapsed, but any investment is high risk given the economic backdrop, so especially careful due diligence and fund selection are imperative.
We plan to update the Schroder Adveq FRI on an annual basis and publish it to help investors' decision-making. While helpful in terms of top-down signals, investors should always remember that major performance differences will always exist across private equity funds, so bottom-up considerations are paramount.
You can find further private assets insights on our Strategic Capabilitypage.
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