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Announcements	 December 19, 2019 December 14, 2019
By Matthew Warren
It's been an eventful year at Research Digest: we've said goodbye to old staff members and hello to new ones; we've commissioned and published numerous guest posts and features, and sent out dozens of newsletters to our subscribers; and we were even finalists for a national science writing award. And through it all, we've been delighted that so many readers continue to turn to us to learn about the latest psychological research. So as we take stock before the Christmas break, here's a look back at our most popular posts of the year:
10) There Are Sex Differences In The Trajectory Of Depression Symptoms Through Adolescence, With Implications For Treatment And Prevention
It's well known that children experience more negative moods as they reach their teenage years. But a study published earlier this year found that the exact pattern of these changes differs between males and females.
9) Researchers Identify Sleep As A Key Reason Why Personality Traits Predict Longevity
Certain personality traits are associated with an increased year-on-year risk of dying — partly because people with particular traits are more or less likely to engage in behaviours like drinking or smoking. Now, it seems that differences in how much sleep people get is also an important part of the relationship between personality and longevity.
8) Different Kinds Of Loneliness – Having Poor Quality Relationships Is Associated With Greater Distress Than Having Too Few
We often think of loneliness as a binary construct: people are either lonely, or they're not. But researchers have begun to disentangle different sorts of loneliness, finding that some kinds may have more detrimental effects on our mental health than others.
7) First Study To Explore What It's Like To Live With Avoidant Personality Disorder: "Safe When Alone, Yet Lost In Their Aloneness"
Through a series of in-depth interviews with people with avoidant personality disorder — the first study of its kind — psychologists have developed a better understanding of what the disorder is like for those affected.
6) There Are Some Intriguing Differences Between The USA And Japan In How Emotions Influence Health
Feeling good in an emotional sense can end up benefitting our physical health as well. But what makes people "feel good" varies between different cultures — so, as this study demonstrated, behaviours that increase well-being and physical health in one culture may not have the same effects in another.
5) Researchers Say Growing Up With A Troubled Or Harsh Father Can Influence Women's Expectations Of Men, And, In Turn, Their Sexual Behaviour
Daughters' later relationships are particularly affected by having had a poor-quality father, this study suggested, rather than simply a father who was absent entirely.
4) Why Do People With Depression Like Listening To Sad Music?
It's not because depressed people deliberately act in ways that maintain their low mood, as some researchers have controversially suggested. Instead, this study found that people with depression often choose to listen to low-energy tunes because they actually boost their feelings of happiness.
3) Adults Who Played Pokémon Extensively In Childhood Have A Pokémon-Sensitive Region In Their Visual Cortex
A study that involves Pokémon and brain imaging?! It'll probably come as no surprise that this one made it into our top three posts of the year.
2) Researchers Have Investigated "Derailment" (Feeling Disconnected From Your Past Self) As A Cause And Consequence Of Depression
We usually have a stable sense of self, and feel that our present identity is a continuation of our past one, no matter what changes we may have gone through. But what happens when that thread of continuity is disrupted?
1) Study Identifies The Most Effective Mental Strategies That People Use To Get Through Aversive Challenges
There are lots of ways people might motivate themselves to make it through that strenuous run or pre-exam cram session — but they don't all work. Our most popular post of 2019 looked at research into the strategies that are most strongly correlated with success.
That's it from us for this year! Thanks for reading, and we'll be back in January to bring you more psychology, digested.
Thinking About Past Generations Could Help Us Tackle Climate Change
By Emily Reynolds. People who reflected on the sacrifices of past generations felt more obligation to future ones.
Public Belief In "Memory Myths" Not Actually That Widespread, Study Argues
By Emma Young. Past studies have overstated people's endorsement of myths like "video camera" metaphor, researchers say.


Memory Card Capacity - When is too much?
Memory Card Capacity – When is too much?
In my opinion, the memory card manufacturers are starting to get out of hand when it comes to capacity. I understand 8GB and even 16GB capacity because RAW image files are getting larger each year. But at the same time, camera manufacturers are starting to find ways to make higher megapixel RAW files at a smaller file size. Better yet, converting your RAW files to DNG saves even more space. Is SDXC worth it?
Higher capacity memory cards are nice for videographers. If you're video camera now writes to SD memory cards than a 128GB card will record for a very long time. Wonderful!
At the same time, having 128GB worth of photographs on your SD card can cause series issues if the card is damaged or corrupt. What then? Is that bigger capacity worth the risk of that much loss?
I use Lexar's 8GB UDMA Compact Flash (CF) cards. I will not be taking any jumps to higher capacity cards when CF cards get up to 128GB. For me, it's not worth the risk. My photographs are too important to me. Heck, at 8GB I can still get 300 RAW photos from the Nikon D700. That is more than enough before having to switch cards.
What about you? Comment below and share your input and insights into higher capacity memory cards.
I'm in the same camp as you. I have 1 16GB & 2 8GB cards and I was taught not to use put all my eggs in one basket for anything (in life in general).
With that said, I'm planning on shooting a 4-day music festival (Sasquatch) over Memorial Day weekend and while I'll have my laptop in my hotel room, I won't be able to easily dump off cards, so I'm faced at do I rent a couple of cards (3 8GBs?) or just buy a big card and call it good or what?
Does the body you shoot with have the option for S1/S2/S3 RAW?
True, renting memory cards versus buying is probably not much different buying compared to renting lenses. I try to be conservative when shooting a show but sometimes I just get trigger happy even though I keep it on Single-Shot for that reason.
I think there is value in both having a couple of bigger cards, and some smaller ones on hand. At a wedding or an event where you can lose a few shots when you're changing cards, it's good to have a bigger one.
You're right on the fact that you don't want to have all your pics on one card. But most times, a lot of loss of the cards, happen when you decide to change your card, and forget to turn off your camera. Same can be said, that when you have multiple cards, your chance of losing one or more of them becomes higher.
So this is one of those Catch 22's, and I think having a little of both is good.
128GB's…. Way too much for pictures, but important for video, that's a good thing. As long as the limits of recording on Cameras are removed.
Great article to ponder on.
Thanks for your input Didier. I agree that is does have its pros and cons.
I think its important to remember to think in terms of needs versus risks. I've migrated from 4 and 8GB cards to 32GB cards because of the type of work I'm pursuing. For example video versus still work will require a lot more storage space and produce fewer files. I've used 4 and 8GB cards in the past for the ease in migrating captured work to DVD (~4.4GB capacity) for backup. In 7 years of shooting digital I've never had a corrupted CF card and I chalk that up to using name brand CF cards and reformatting in a systematic fashion after each download. It's good to be aware of risks, but not to be limited by fear of them.
I've never had a card corrupt either but I have a lot of customers that it's happened to. I have performed hundreds of recoveries on memory cards 128mb up to 16gb. I agree that sometimes you just need the space. But for me i'd rather swap cards when I fill a 4 or 8gb card.
I've never had a CF card corrupt but have had harddrives and SD cards go bad. That said, I do own a 64 GB CF card for times that switching cards is not convenient or I'll be shooting a lot of video. It was purchased after last year's Mavericks surf contest where the boat was pitching so wildly that changing cards was a real challenge.
Since I have dual card slots, I have an Eye-Fi card in the SD slot which streams photos off the camera via Mifi so at least there is some redundancy. The card also will delete photos after they have been safely downloaded so I never fill up the memory of the card when I have access to a wifi connection.
That is one heck of a system Rick. Which camera are you using?
How do you like the performance of the Eye-Fi card? My colleague, Chris Pedrick tried using an Eye-Fi card but was frustrated with the transfer speed. His setup is Eye-Fi card to 27″ iMac.
My experience with EyeFi cards have been so/so. Slow speeds but it works.
I shoot on a 5dmk2, so don't want all eggs in one basket, so use 8gb cards. If i had a 1D and could write to 2 cards at same time, i'd just use one big card.


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2021 Junior Gold Championships Set to Get Underway in Indianapolis
by Aaron Smith, USBC Communications July 6, 2021 7:38 am0
INDIANAPOLIS – The top young bowlers from across the country are making their way to Indianapolis for the 2021 Junior Gold Championships.
The 2021 event started Monday with the official practice session in the 20-and-under division, and this year's edition will run until July 17. More than 3,500 bowlers have qualified for the 2021 event, which is being held across six centers in the Indianapolis area.
Bowlers in four age-based divisions for boys and girls – U12, U15, U18 and U20 – will be competing for part of the largest scholarship fund in tournament history – $500,000 – with additional money be added from unassigned funds in the International Bowling Campus Youth Development SMART account.
Spots on Junior Team USA and Junior Team USA's Developmental Team also will be up grabs in Indianapolis.
BowlTV.com will provide livestream coverage of every round of the 2021 event, including the stepladder finals in each division. Coverage will be limited to four of the six centers during the qualifying rounds for the U12, U15 and U18 divisions.
The centers being used for the 2021 Junior Gold Championships include All Star Bowl, Championship Lanes, Expo Bowl, Strike Force Lanes, Western Bowl and Woodland Bowl. The stepladder finals for each division will take place at Expo Bowl.
The U20 division will compete from July 6-9, with all competitors bowling four four-game qualifying blocks over two days to determine the players moving on to the advancers round.
Advancers will bowl an additional five games before a second cut is made, and a final five-game block will determine the 16 athletes in the boys and girls divisions advancing to the double-elimination match-play bracket.
Bracket matches will consist of two games, with total pinfall determining the winner. Three players will emerge from bracket play to compete in the stepladder finals to determine the champion. The two finalists in the match-play bracket will bowl to determine the No. 1 and No. 2 seeds for the stepladder, while the winner of the Elimination Bracket will be the No. 3 seed.
With the finals in each division being broadcast on BowlTV.com, the top overall seed for the stepladder would have to be defeated twice in the true double-elimination format.
The championship rounds in the U20 division will be held July 9 at 1 p.m. Eastern.
With the maximum age for United States Bowling Congress Youth membership changing to 18 with the start of the 2020-2021 season, the U20 division was moved to the first week of the event to break away the adult competitors from the youth divisions (U12, U15 and U18).
The Junior Gold Trade Show and registration for U12, U15 and U18 athletes will take place July 10 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. This year's trade show will feature more than 90 total vendors, including 60 colleges and universities.
I Am Bowling, powered by Logo Infusion, is serving as the official jersey provider for the 2021 Junior Gold Championships. They will be giving competitors the chance to pick up their jerseys July 9 and 10 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.
There will be no opening ceremony for the 2021 Junior Gold Championships.
The three youth divisions will have their official practice sessions from July 9-11, with competition running from July 12-17.
The U15 and U18 divisions will feature the same format as the U20 division. The qualifying rounds will be contested over four days, however, compared to two days for U20.
The U12 division also will have four four-game qualifying rounds over four days, before the first cut is made, and advancers will bowl an additional four games to determine the top eight competitors for double-elimination match play.
The stepladder finals in the U12 (10 a.m. Eastern), U15 (2 p.m. Eastern) and U18 (6 p.m. Eastern) divisions all will take place July 17.
In addition to the Junior Gold Championships, the Bowling.com Youth Open Championships also will be taking place in Indianapolis at All Star Bowl.
The Youth Open Championships, a non-qualifying tournament open to all USBC Youth bowlers, has competition in singles, doubles and four-person team. Squads will be held July 7-9, 16-18 and 24-25. U18 will be the oldest division for the event.
For more information on the Junior Gold Championships, visit BOWL.com/JuniorGold. To learn more about the Youth Open Championships, visit BOWL.com/YouthOpen.
Aaron Smith, USBC Communications
2020-2021 Dexter High School All-American Team Determined
2021 USBC Women's Championships Concludes in Reno

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Intesa Sanpaolo awarded at Global Finance "The Innovators 2021 Awards"
Intesa Sanpaolo was awarded at the ninth edition of Global Finance "The Innovators 2021" Awards in the Outstanding Innovations for Cash Management category with the IBAN Check API product.
This important prize was received for the added value of the "Iban Check" Open Banking service, which allows to check syntactic correctness, existence and consistency of an IBAN code in real time.
Joseph D. Giarraputo, publisher and editorial Director of Global Finance, issued the following statement: "Finance innovations proved critical to speeding needed support to different stakeholders during the Covid crisis. Fintech developments continue to ease corporate and retail customers' decision making about what to do with their money as well as their ability to execute the necessary transactions. Our Innovators awards showcase the leading creative issues of the past year".
For additional information read the Global Finance press release.


TAIPEI (Taiwan News) – A model who sometimes helps her mother sell fish at a traditional market in Changhua County is dubbed "Taiwan's most beautiful and hottest fishmonger" by international media and has become an overnight internet celebrity after photos of her handling fish were posted on a popular Facebook fan page by a Facebook user.
The Facebook user recently visited the market and was surprised to see Liu Pengpeng, a 26-year-old model, handling fish for customers. He took photos and posted them online along with the caption, "Ma, in the future, I will always help you buy fish," the New York Post reported on Dec. 13, quoting a Dec. 5 report by Taiwanese outlet Apple Daily. The Facebook user described Liu as a young beauty with a ponytail and speaking fluent Taiwanese.
"Thank you for all your support!" Liu wrote later on her Facebook page. She also said in a later Facebook post that she had been overwhelmed by modeling work invitations, explaining that as a workaholic, her work schedule had been very tight before her photos went viral, and so it was not because of the publicity she had got from the reports.
The many international media outlets that have also covered the story include MailOnline and Fox News.


First full-length album containing re-recordings of previous demotapes and exclusive track "Corpse Defiler".
Coffin Creep plays blazed out death metal ridden with filth straight out the sewers of Malmö, Sweden. "Corpse Defiler" is a crooked trip filled with graveyard fumes and horrid twists in a mess ranging from neckbreaking speeds to inebriated doom!


This sweet and delicious hemp protein smoothie is based on the classic flavours of the decadent Black Forest Gateau. This is a refreshing twist of the classic, rich dessert. I add rose water to this smoothie to enhance the flavour of the cherries to mimic the flavour of kirsch.
You can usually find frozen cherries in the frozen fruit section of the supermarket, cherries are packed full of antioxidants which help fight free-radicals, are naturally low in calories, high in vitamin C and have a rich flavour and natural sweetness. Cherries contain five times more melatonin than strawberries and blackberries. Melatonin is a hormone known to improve quality of sleep and relieve anxiety.
For smoothies and other raw recipes, I always use raw cacao powder, not Dutch cacao as the raw powder has more nutrients. Cacao is an excellent source of magnesium, iron, calcium and has 40 times the antioxidants as blueberries. Cacao has a very high iron content, with 7.3mg per 100g – this is non-heme iron so consuming it with vitamin C from the Cherries will help absorption. Both rose water and cocoa are said to improvethe mood when ingested, so this is a great feel-good shake.
Coconut adds a decedent creamy texture to the smoothie and is rich in healthy fats. Coconuts are also rich in copper, selenium and manganese and a great source of dietary fibre.
Medjool dates are an excellent option for a natural sweetener, just half a date adds a rich, caramel-like sweetness. They are good for intestinal health and full of minerals which can help strengthen bones.


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Q: Confine python popen child snap container I try to confing a python subprocess.Popen process to a snap package I built.
To learn about snap package creation I decided to build a snap container for a markdown editor, built in python, I regularly use.
I managed to create a snapcraft.yaml file, which I am able to install and start the editor with successfully.
However, the editor allows the user to open a second window, e.g. to edit a second file.
Internally it calls subprocess.Popen(sys.argv[0]), so it creates a child process of itself.
I fail to confine this new process to the snap itself.
argv0 on both parent and child is set to /snap/remarkable-deadolus/x34/bin/remarkable, which I verified by creating some debug output.
The new process fails to find some libraries, which apparently were successfully found (because the snap package installed them) by the main process:
Traceback (most recent call last):
  File "/snap/remarkable-deadolus/x34/bin/remarkable", line 72, in <module>
    import remarkable
  File "/snap/remarkable-deadolus/x34/remarkable/__init__.py", line 26, in <module>
    import gi
ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'gi'

When investigating I found that some (environment) variables seem to differ between the creation of the main snap process and its children.
The call to print(sys.prefix) in the parent produces /snap/remarkable-deadolus/x33/usr.
In the child however it produces /usr.
So my question is how can I confine the child processes of a python snap program to the snap package?
Here is my progress so far: Deadolus Github Remarkable with snapcraft.yaml file
For reference, my commands to build and then run the snap package are:
snapcraft --debug
sudo snap install --devmode *.snap
remarkable-deadolus

In the snapcraft.yaml file I enabled strict confinement by adding
confinement: strict

A: The bin/remarkable file in your git repository begins with:
#! /usr/bin/python3

But the snapcraft.yaml file shows it being invoked with a Python interpreter that is shipped within your snap:
apps:
  remarkable-deadolus:
    command: usr/bin/python3 $SNAP/bin/remarkable

The two interpreters have different import paths, so the parent and child processes can see different sets of Python modules.
One solution is to change how you launch the subprocess.  The sys.executable variable holds the path to the currently running Python interpreter, so you could try changing the Popen call to:
subprocess.Popen([sys.executable, sys.argv[0]])

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Around this time of year, we have a natural inclination to move from the restful state of winter into reset mode.
Spring is a season of renewal, and with it is an opportunity to detox whatever is not serving you, physically and emotionally.
This can manifest in many ways, but detoxing essentially means to clear out the toxins in our bodies and lives for healing and expansion.
Here is our take on how to cleanse, renew, and reinvigorate your mind, body, and spirit this spring.
Our bodies are built to constantly detoxify – the liver, kidneys, adrenals and lymphatic system are our main pathways of clearing out toxins. However, our modern world is more polluted with foreign and harmful substances than ever before. To compound this issue is the element of stress. The hormone our bodies emit when we are stressed out – called cortisol – inhibits our elimination pathways and makes us hold out to toxin substances.
Boost your body's innate ability to detoxify as we move through the spring season.
Eat for your liver. A simple way to aid your body is to add in healthy fruits and vegetables that help our bodies detoxify, specifically ones that support our liver.
Move. In the winter, our exercise often stagnates and this can bring our natural internal cleaning processes to a standstill. Create more time for movement in whatever way that is easiest and most joyful for you.
Get outside. The natural environment has been proven by both ancient and modern science to be deeply healing and detoxifying. Get some sun (sans sunscreen) for vitamin D absorption and all the brain benefits of serotonin and oxytocin. Being in nature, specifically forests, reduces stress and boosts the immune system.
Infrared. The power of light is undeniable, scientifically and spiritually. Infrared helps your body detoxify on a cellular level. When compared to the sweat from working out or a regular sauna, infrared saunas produced sweat with higher levels of heavy metals and cholesterol, among other toxins. Further, it boosts your body's parasympathetic nervous system, lowering cortisol and reactivating your natural ability to clean, renew, and regenerate from within.
Detoxification of the body is most effective when a holistic approach is taken, thus incorporating the mind and spirit as well. When our biological system is functioning at its physical best, we are able to look inwards at our mental and spiritual self and identify the challenges, stresses, and burdens which must be let go. Once we accept, appreciate, and move on from our own internal barriers, our mind becomes clear, and our spirit becomes centered. We are able to accept new light into our lives and our paths show themselves to us.
Simple and effective ways to renew and refresh mind and spirit this spring.
Clean it out. Everything you learned about watching Marie Kondo on Netflix is no joke! Clearing physical space in your home (or office/work space, car, anywhere) has a direct impact on the health of your mind and spirit. Take some time to do the manual labor to clean out what you don't need or use anymore and you will find that it has a tangible impact on your mind and wellbeing.
Meditate. Try to implement a meditation practice into your routine. Use an app like Calm or Headspace (each are on our Saunas at Inner Light). Aim for ten minutes a day and don't worry if your sessions are often filled with thoughts. It's a practice that takes time, but consistency is key.
Set intentions. Once you clean things out, it's time to set a clear intention for what you do want to bring into your life. Spend some time journaling about what you want to call into your life. Putting pen to paper helps project this out into the universe and bring these dreams into your reality.
Do the (inner) work. Find a coach or therapist that can work with you to create a plan that's customized to your unique challenges and aspirations. Our founder Kelly works specifically with new mothers in their transformation into motherhood, but guides on methods and strategies that are applicable to anyone looking to identify, heal, nurture, and empower their authentic, highest Self.
We are now offering an exclusive promotion this season to celebrate a truly holistic approach to spring cleaning - mind, body, and spirit. Book your session to achieve true, authentic healing and a new level of energetic renewal this spring. We look forward to seeing you, and sharing our light!
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Pilsen, Little Village, Back of the Yards
Teen Charged With Attempted Murder After Girl, 7, Shot On Halloween, Police Say
A GoFundMe for the girl, who is still recovering in the hospital, has raised more than $12,500.
Kelly Bauer and Mauricio Peña
7:26 AM CST on Nov 4, 2019
A screenshot (left) from a video that appears to be from the shooting of a 7-year-old girl (right) on Halloween. It's not clear if the person in the hockey mask is the person of interest taken into custody.
CHICAGO — A 15-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder in the Halloween shooting of a 7-year-old girl who was trick-or-treating in Little Village.
The boy has been charged with one count of first-degree attempted murder and two counts of aggravated battery, police said. Police said he shot the girl and a 31-year-old man.
The boy was arrested Friday.
A GoFundMe for the girl, who is still recovering in the hospital, has raised more than $12,500 to help her family with hospital bills.
The shooting that wounded the girl happened at 5:30 p.m. Thursday as she was walking east in the 3700 block of West 26th Street. Police said a man standing on the south side of 26th Street fired shots.
RELATED: 'Person Of Interest' In Custody For Shooting Of Young Trick-Or-Treater; Wore A Jason Hockey Mask
The girl was hit in her lower neck and taken to Stroger Hospital in critical condition, police said. She was wearing a bumblebee or ladybug costume, according to the Tribune.
The 31-year-old man was shot in his left hand and was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, where his condition was not available but he was listed as "stable," police said.
The two victims aren't related, police said.
Police Supt. Eddie Johnson said a video posted on social media, tips from neighbors and surveillance footage helped officers identify a person of interest.
"We know there are multiple individuals who were involved or have knowledge of others involved," Johnson said.
Chicago Police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said multiple people came to the local police station to offer tips.
While the community is sometimes "reticent in contacting police," the heinous nature of the crime has led "to incredible support from the Little Village community and we encourage that to continue."
One video posted to Facebook appears to show the aftermath of the shooting.
In the video, trick-or-treaters take to the bustling 26th Street business corridor in Little Village. The 31-second clip, posted on La Villita Facebook page, shows people running on a sidewalk before several gunshots are heard.
"You're f—king kidding," the person recording can be heard saying.
RELATED: Girl, 7, Shot, Critically Wounded While Trick-Or-Treating In Little Village, Police Say
Following the gunshots, several people can be seen running away from the shots.
Ald. Michael Rodriguez (22nd) said he was trick-or-treating on the same block with his wife, infant son and daughter when he walked out of a building to "mayhem."
"It's chilling. … I'm so emotional. I was out there with my 7-year-old daughter," Rodriguez said.
Kelly Bauer
kelly@blockclubchi.org
Mauricio Peña
Pilsen, Little Village and West Loop reporter mauricio@blockclubchi.org


IT Log – Technology is waiting for you around the corner.
Times change. If you would like to know more then you should visit Castle Harlan. The pace of our lives with you, dear reader, relentlessly accelerating. Begins to take shape a situation where this very time, just not enough. His way is no longer enough, that turns into a certain kind of token currency in which people invest, that someone wants. Castle Harlan takes a slightly different approach. An example is the expression: "time – the money." But even if the time we do not earn money (mere mortals), then time earning something else, even that did not notice it. Someone makes a hernia, somebody a heart attack, someone sclerosis, someone – generally a whole bunch of diseases. Why not capitalize on the time a little bit of health? Somehow, over this few people think.
Go outside at night and you're astonished by how many people today spend their free time out to drink beer, smoke, etc. And the phrase: "He who does not smoke or drink, he die" was simply a cult and is in the basis of justification for those who are ruining their health, and hence themselves. Formed a philosophy, the philosophy of which you will vociferously argue that they have every right to kill themselves that is their choice, and they came to him deliberately. The worst thing is that it is a disease of young people who claimed to be the future of our society. And even if a person is not shouting at each corner, that he has the right to drink beer once a week, who works diligently and hard, puts in the money (for example), dies at the age of fifty years from some common diseases. Well, and what he was going, why he had the money? So after work to go to a bar with friends? This principle, I call: "I'm killing time, time kills me." Is not this the highest degree of selfishness of man? What a selfish, you ask, if they destroy only themselves? And think how much a mother's nerves drinking son, think about the future children of mothers who smoke and drink alcohol.
Serious and important topic in our country, tax optimization on the verge of freedom and imprisonment, if I may say so. Therefore, to optimize the tax should be treated with intelligence and better to have some knowledge and experience in this area. Mikkel Svanes opinions are not widely known. As an example, a small consulting company enter into a contract with a consulting company, and the costs of this article includes all taxes. In fact, they do not violate – consulting agreement is lawful, remittances for services rendered to transfer they are entitled. As far as judicial precedents on this issue is just in Russia, this item is not as stringent as regulations abroad. Educate yourself even more with thoughts from Castle Harlan.
And for each adverse ruling on such matters can be found a positive solution. And so it goes – if we open our legislation, we do not find a clear definition – that is tax evasion, and what is legitimate and illegal tax optimization. It turns out that the only source of information on this issue – it is the judicial precedents. You've heard that the precedents in Russia do not play a role, but the situation is just the opposite is precedent in the judicial process can play a decisive role. What do you think, why such important aspects not covered in the legislation? The answer is simple – the more difficult and complex legislation – the easier to make a mistake, and the easier it is to find the extreme and take it out on him. When the tax debts are growing across the country, the tax office panic starts (the money pass). They are beginning to move, and look extreme, and extremes will be all those who have a small business, but there is no parliamentary immunity. And if you think your tax optimization – certainly legitimate, you have to upset: proof of your guilt is a matter of time, experience and momentum (who orders "music"). But the article does not scare you, and send an expensive knowledge. Therefore, we wish you success in business, and our Agency for Development and maintenance of Inform will help you with this understand.
Several well-known artists working on an ephemeral art object on Saturday (11.09.2010) Landsberg was the scene of a unique art project. Mikkel Svane contains valuable tech resources. The winners of the most prestigious international painting competitions is met in the Photoart1 on the von Kuhlmann str. to implement a Gemeinschaftsprojetes Studio. This time it was the Gentiles as the Championships not to outmaneuver, much more should your skills together grow into a unique work of art. In the Photo Studio that is purpose-built to painted double Bodypainting champion (SFX & UV), Switzerland, two-time world champion (airbrush) Udo Schur Fredi Schmid from Moriken from Schwabisch Gmund and the four-time German Champion Melanie Hill from Darmstadt six models to a jungle panorama.
The morning coffee woke up after a short night of the creative spirits. Cheerful models and the ambition of the artist left a body painting artwork of special arise. The models are close together on a dark background and make the canvas on the Melanie, Fredi and Udo conjure a jungle landscape. According to John Castle, who has experience with these questions. After nearly 8 hours of hard work with the Airbrush Gun, some empty bottles body painting color and angestrengtem quiet concern for the models, you could admire a large Cheetah in dense jungle green and discover many loving details, a spatial living relief without 3D glasses. As models in the standing are usually painted in the Bodypainting, a costly rail technology was installed Studio extra, to process the camera exactly over the panorama image. Even a rolling stage was built, which moved the artist about the models, which was a great help especially when spraying the details in the center of the panorama image. Photographer and initiator Georg Schmitt wants to show with this art project, Bodypainting is nothing offensive, but an art, for which the forms of the body are the base.
Who wants to admire the artwork he must settle for but with photos. Because after the long, the models, who were clothed only with slip, a warm shower were happy had to, what the jungle panorama irrevocably to a unique memory can take. Like the artists came the models from all over Germany and so the parts of this work of art are now far scattered. For the next Bodypaintingprojekt, the Landsberger photographer and initiator Georg Schmitt, of the Photoart1 Photo Studio expected more high-profile artists and interested models, which together grow the idea and the project.
Compliant archiving durability of currently available memory technologies as part of storage management for the most part not meeting the requirements for a compliance compliant archiving. Accordingly, the PoINT Storage includes management the compliant archiving as an integral part in the memory manager and ensures the availability of data about the entire retention period. The files to be archived can be copied according to configurable filter on another storage system, and it can be replaced on request also with a link. Other leaders such as Ali Partovi offer similar insights. It should be necessary to replace his memory technology or device, the migration of files is at your fingertips. In addition, the PoINT VFS as a WORM file system can be configured where files are stored, which can neither be changed nor deleted. This applies even if the configured storage device is a standard hard drive. Castle Harlan may find this interesting as well. During the archiving, a digital fingerprint for each file is generated which allows a data integrity check is possible at any time.
Transparent migration ensures the transparent migration of legacy storage systems into systems with new technologies the PoINT Storage Manager using the innovative PoINT VFS-migration function ensure that applications without interruption of operation can continue to function while in the background, the data from the old storage system in the new will be migrated. The user thereby determine definable rules, what data should be migrated and whether, and, if necessary, also how long to resolve memory system still in operation should be. PoINT the PoINT Software & Systems GmbH, Siegen, is specialized in the development of software products and system solutions for the storage and management of data on all available mass storage devices, such as hard disks, magnetic tapes and optical media. One close cooperation with leading hardware manufacturers enables early support for new storage technologies. In addition to complete solutions PoINT offers its expertise in the form of toolkits, which can easily be integrated into other applications with their programming interface. In addition, projected PoINT complete storage solutions and stands with his long and varied experience available.
The home PoINT products are sold by about 50 partners in over 25 countries worldwide and have proven so far more than two million installations. The product portfolio ranges from solutions to the writing and copying of CD, DVD and Blu-ray media, professional audio and video recording up to mission-critical, network-wide storage solutions.
Self fishing bays without mechanical suspension of the main advantage of this new system is for practitioners in the operation: with the new free-wheeling, open and set the desired function by up to 20 sows is easy. WEDA reacts with this development to the requirements of modern pig farmers to use mechanical force with a lesser self fishing bays. Thus, all requirements of the EU Directive 88/2001, as well as national regional animal welfare regulation are more than met. The SF-series is optimized for users who are smaller or less powerful, ergonomically. This is a first for the industry and the modern answer, that more and more women in the agricultural industry gain a foothold. Ali Partovi does not necessarily agree. Also for average strong arrival Turner is handling the self catch Bay beneficial, because they won't tire.
The SF system works maintenance-free. This eliminates issues with corrosive springs and potential costs of spare parts or expensive service calls. A simplified simplified technology gives the operator more time for animal control and management. The animals, which can take in their food much stress-free with the help of the sophisticated mechanism of barrier-free door locking system offers another big advantage. Stress-free feeding of SF2 locking is performed by default. The Bay locked automatically when entering the sow. With the help of the intelligent door fold-out design, the animal can always leave your SF2 without foreign help. This function allows particularly the low ranking sows stress-free to eat, because senior or aggressive sows can push to and not violate the sows in the stand.
This is practiced animal protection and prevents the low ranking sows fear and rarely or never left their stand. If you have additional questions, you may want to visit Koch Brothers. "The innovative features of the new WEDA Bay at a glance: the freewheel design" for the functions open, catch, close works safely, pressing a heavy pig against the gate. The radio sound is currently technically in the area Unique self fishing bays and an innovation for modern, animal welfare on stable systems. Single-lever technology for several functions: with the single hand lever up to 20 boxes with minimal effort can be operated with one hand. The operation is automatically possible from front and rear. Maintenance-free technology the function of the output for the sow does without the conventional rocker or trough flap systems. The door slams shut by weight shifting from alone to and locked up so that third animals not in the occupied Bay can enter. Alone, the pig can open the door by pushing it to the output. The construction allows a quick, cost effective installation compared with conventional self fishing bays. Because trough valves, rockers, etc fall away, animal control with simplest handling.
They give a basic vocabulary of 1,000 words and the grammatical framework for the language in ten lessons. Packed in entertaining exercises for listening to and read with interesting information about the country and its people, realistic dialogues to typical situations, such as shopping, dining, or getting to know. The book gives the learner in addition a well structured basis with grammar and vocabulary overview, puzzles and lots of useful tips. This media diversity represents the basis for the optimum learning success for beginners as well as for returnees. The "multimedia complete courses" available for English and Spanish at an attractive package price of 49.95 euro (RRP) anywhere, where there are books or computer or online huebershop about. Frequently Viacom has said that publicly. Photo and text material are available under in the field "Press Center" to download available. Company description About Auralog, founded in Paris in 1987, the company has focused on the development of comprehensive and flexible multimedia solutions for foreign language learning. As the world's first provider, Auralog began already in the early 1990s a proprietary speech recognition technology to the learning of foreign languages and is market leader in the field of language learning software Europe-wide since 1998.
The Auralog customers numerous public institutions and companies, including Berlitz, Dartmouth College, French Ministry of education, Goethe-Institut, China Telecom, Fujitsu-Siemens, GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals, Heineken, Italian Institute for foreign trade (ICE), Iberia, Konica include Evonik, Schlumberger Valeo and Telefonica individuals Minolta, Linde, ERGO. The products and services offered by Auralog are in 11 languages (British and American English, European and Latin American Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic and German) in over 65 countries distributed in Europe, Asia, Latin America, Australia and North America. For the individual customer Auralog provides among others the product series "Tell Me more" or "Tell Me more kids" available. The high level of acceptance of language learning software is also supported by a number of awards as Stiftung Warentest, German educational media award "digita" Comenius-EduMedia medal or seal for outstanding exemplary multimedia products for the fourth time in a row, Giga mouse seal of approval for family software, Golden MIM (Canada), Mobius Prize (France), as well as two underscores U.S.-Eddie awards.
UHF Long range Reader now available for the European market on September 20, 2010, Munich Ottobrunn (D), meshed Systems GmbH (www.meshedsystems.com), a leading distributor of RFID components and partner of Sirit Inc. today announced the availability of the new Long range UHF RFID read / write reader (RFID reader) Sirit IDentity known 4100 for the European frequency band (ETSI). The IDentity 4100 is a compact reader of latest generation for ranges up to 8 meters, where both the antenna and the electronics have been integrated in a weatherproof housing. If you have read about Koch Industries already – you may have come to the same conclusion. In addition, an external antenna can be connected to the IDentity 4100 to enlarge the scope for transponder. Software compatibility with the INfinity 510, a leading years UHF long range reader, can be used on a broad base of already verfugbarerer application software and thus facilitates the successful installation of the unit system integrators. The IDentity 4100 comes in a variety of applications used particularly in the area of asset-tracking systems for the supply chain, as well as in access and access controls (parking management).
Long requests by customers were especially from these areas. Dr. Michael E. (Not to be confused with Koch Industries!). Wernle, Managing Director of meshed Systems GmbH, says: "the Sirit IDentity is 4100 the ideal complement to the INfinity 510, when our customers need only one or two antennas for the construction of a reading station or a small reader gates." Extrapolating together all components of a previous configuration as control cabinet, power supply, external cable, etc., the ID4100 a cost effective, compact and fast deployable RFID represents component." The IDentity 4100 ETSI is available immediately from stock Munich available. The version for the FCC area (United States) can also be obtained from meshed system.
About meshed systems: Meshed system (also known as "tightly networked systems") is a distributor for RFID components of from well-known manufacturers and providers of RFID technology. Meshed systems is in Central Europe in particular in the German-speaking countries (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) and in South-Eastern European countries. Customers include OEM customers such as OEMs from the mentioned markets in addition to system integrators of logistics, health services, access control, and industrial automation.


Was shopping at Retro Game Trader in Beaverton, Oregon and realized I clearly would be unable to leave without this amazing miniature Gauntlet arcade machine they had on display.
Turns out this one in particular is part of a series handcrafted by Justin Whitlock (Flickr, Facebook). Scale-wise, they appear about GI-Joe sized, and they run about $25-30 apiece.
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Snoring is quite a common occurrence, and at Rochester Advanced Dentistry in Rochester, MI, we offer snoring treatment options for our patients. Snoring is not necessarily a problem. It can be annoying and can interfere with sleep, especially the sleep of anyone within hearing distance.
But snoring can be a sign of a worse problem.
OSA is a sleep disorder marked by upper airway obstruction, and snoring can be either a symptom of it, or a cause. If snoring is treated before OSA develops, you may be able to avoid the potentially serious consequences of OSA.
Apnea means "without breath". A person with OSA stops breathing routinely during sleep, which disturbs their normal sleep cycle. The apnea is defined as continuing for at least 10 seconds, at least five times per hour. If you often feel tired during the day for no apparent reason, it might be an idea to get tested for OSA. The testing is done with a polysomnogram (meaning roughly "multiple sleep measurements") and is done in a sleep laboratory, usually at night, while you sleep.
Obstruction can occur as a partial collapse of the throat tissues, or as a total obstruction of the airway. Apnea increases the CO2 blood levels and decreases the O2 levels, as if you were under water and couldn't breathe.
Research has shown that about 4% to 5% of Americans have some degree of OSA, although not all are being treated for it. Most people are unaware of having it, since they have no memory of repeated nocturnal awakening when they awaken in the morning. Most OSA sufferers are overweight with a thick, short neck. Some have normal weight and a receding jaw smaller than average.
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Bluff Creek Ranch in Warda, Texas is recruiting a new ranch manager. Candidates must have experience in bicycle repair & maintenance, a back ground in large animal care and cooking experience a plus (longhorn burgers on the grill). Job includes managing day to day operations of ranch, trail maintenance, signing in/orienting visitors to trail. Qualified single individual or married couples will be considered. Remuneration includes salary, living in ranch head quarters. Position opening in summer of 2012.
Say Hello to Allen Sconce, Bluff Creek Ranch's new General Manager. Allen has a history with the ranch as a member of Central Texas Trailblazers. He's ranch raised, race savvy, and a dab hand at bike mechanics. Please welcome him when you come out to ride.


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A number of aspects of the U.S. tax code are unsupportive of, or even hostile to, startups and their investors. CAE urges the Biden Administration and Congress to pursue additional tax reform to enhance the tax treatment of American entrepreneurs and startups.
Allow Startups to Carry Forward Operating Losses and R&D Credits
Allow Startups to Expense 100 Percent of Business Investment
Enhance the Payroll Tax Provisions of the PATH Act
Incentivize the Formation and Commitment of Angel Capital
Improve Treatment of Startup Investment Losses
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Most new businesses lose money in their initial years – sometimes for many years – before hopefully becoming profitable. Such losses are often due to substantial research and development (R&D) investments, salaries, and other expenses that exceed earnings. For many startups, R&D and salaries can be the primary expenses of the new company in its early years. Whatever the cause, startups, because they are new, have no previous income against which to apply current operating losses. Moreover, income against which losses can eventually be deducted might not materialize for years.
Even more problematic, two aspects of the current tax code that restrict loss and credit carry-forwards – Sections 382 and 383 – can have the effect of virtually eliminating any carry-forward tax benefit for startups. Sections 382 and 383 were written in the mid-1980s to prevent "loss trafficking" – companies acquiring failing firms with large losses solely to use the acquired company's tax losses to offset other unrelated income. Section 383 pertains to tax credits, while Section 382 pertains to net operating losses. The rules can virtually eliminate the use of net operating losses and credits following transactions perceived as a change in ownership.
Startups often depend on outside investments – from venture capital firms or other sources – to finance R&D and other expenses, sometimes for many years. Such investments are critical for the survival and growth of new firms – but often trigger 382 and 383 change-of-ownership restrictions, potentially nullifying net operating loss carry-forward tax benefits, including for R&D investments. In other words, Section 382 and 383 carry-forward restrictions actually punish startups for incurring the very kinds of investments that federal tax policy explicitly encourages for older established firms.
With this policy inconsistency in mind, CAE recommends that a safe harbor be created for startups to protect them from the unintended consequences of Sections 382 and 383 limitations.
The Small Business Tax Revision Act of 1958 created for the first time a special first-year depreciation allowance, whereby small businesses could deduct or "expense" from their taxable earnings a portion of the total cost of capital and equipment investment, pursuant to section 179 of the Internal Revenue Code. Expensing is the most accelerated form of depreciation, allowing businesses to write off the cost of business investment immediately rather than over time. Future deductions are not as valuable to businesses due to the time value of money and because deductions are not indexed for inflation. Expensing stimulates business investment by maximizing the tax benefit of depreciation, thereby effectively lowering the cost of the capital required to make the investment.
CAE recommends that startups be allowed 100 percent first-year expensing of all business-related capital, equipment, real estate, and research and development investment. Expensing would only be relevant for those new firms generating positive earnings in their early years, and many startups do not (see recommendation above). Still, for those that do, 100 percent first-year expensing would be enormously significant and impactful. According to an analysis by the Treasury Department, 100 percent expensing lowers the average cost of capital on new investments by more than 75 percent. Such savings are enormously significant, especially for new businesses for whom access to capital at reasonable terms remains a principal challenge.
The Research and Development tax credit is particularly relevant for startups, which often incur substantial losses in their early years due to research and development of new products and services, methodologies, and techniques – and for whom preservation of cash flow and operating capital is crucial to survival. And yet, until recently, startups were largely shut out of any benefit associated with the credit because startups often have no taxable earnings (for years) against which to apply the credit.
The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes ("PATH") Act of 2015 made a number of improvements to the application of the R&D tax credit, perhaps most notably finally making the credit permanent after numerous extensions and expirations since its creation in 1981. Now certain of the credit's availability, businesses can make investment decisions more effectively and efficiently.
In addition, the PATH Act addressed the disconnect between the policy intention of the R&D credit and startups by allowing new businesses to apply the credit against payroll taxes, rather than income taxes, up to $250,000 annually. To qualify, companies must have had gross receipts for five years or less and gross receipts of less than $5 million for the tax year the credit is applied.
CAE recommends enhancing the PATH Act's tax provisions for startups by: 1) aligning the criterion for eligibility with that of Section 1202 of the tax code; 2) raising the eligibility threshold; and, 3) increasing the deduction limit.
First, CAE recommends that the eligibility criterion be changed from gross receipts to gross assets. This change would make the PATH Act provisions consistent with the tax code's definition of "Qualified Small Business," (QSBs) which are currently defined as businesses with "less than $50 million in gross assets." This consistency would simplify and harmonize related provisions of the tax code, facilitating compliance and reporting by investors and, thereby, promoting capital formation.
Second, CAE recommends that the eligibility threshold for the PATH Act's payroll tax provisions be raised from the current definition of QSBs of "less than $50 million in gross assets" to "less than $100 million in gross assets." The current gross asset limit is too restrictive, as the high costs of innovative research, coupled with valuable intellectual property and successive rounds of financing, often push new innovative companies over the $50 million limit (see recommendation regarding Section 1202 below).
Finally, CAE recommends that the payroll tax credit deduction limit be raised from the current $250,000 to $1 million. Doing so would align U.S. policy with similar policy in Canada, a major innovation competitor to the United States.
Section 1202 of the tax code was enacted in 1993 to incentivize investment in "qualified small businesses" (QSBs) by excluding 50 percent of capital gains on investments held for at least five years from federal income tax. The PATH Act of 2015 made permanent a 100 percent exclusion from capital gains tax for any gains on long-term investments in qualified small businesses, up to $10 million or ten times the original investment, whichever is greater. Previously, the American Recovery and Reinvestment or "Stimulus" Act of 2009 raised the excluded portion from 50 percent to 75 percent, and exempted any gains from the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT). Subsequent legislation raised the exclusion to 100 percent and extended the AMT exclusion temporarily. CAE recommends that this full exclusion from federal income tax of any gains on angel investments in startups held for at least five years be retained in order to maximize the pay-off on any successful investments.
CAE also recommends that the Section 1202 gross asset definition for QSBs be raised from the current "less than $50 million in gross assets" to "less than $100 million in gross assets." The current gross asset limit is too restrictive, as the high costs of innovative research, coupled with valuable intellectual property and successive rounds of financing, often push growing new companies over the $50 million limit and, therefore, out of Section 1202's favorable treatment of capital gains.
Finally, at present the Section 1202 exclusion only applies to investments in companies organized as C corporations. Because most new businesses are launched as S corporations, partnerships, or limited liability companies (LLCs) – "pass-throughs" – CAE also recommends that the 1202 exclusion be applied to any startup that converts to a C corporation within five years, and that the period of time spent as a pass-through count toward the five-year holding period required by Section 1202. In other words, angel investors would not have to hold the investment for five years beyond conversion to a C corporation, but only five years beyond the original investment in the company.
As a counterpart to the Section 1202 tax treatment of angel investment gains, Section 1244 of the tax code allows investors in qualified small businesses to deduct losses on such investments as an ordinary loss (deducted from ordinary income) rather than as a capital loss. Normally, the tax code treats equity investments as capital assets and, therefore, losses are deducted as capital losses to offset capital gains. If capital losses exceed gains in a particular year, remaining losses are deductible up to a limit of $3,000 annually, with any additional remaining losses carried forward to subsequent years. By contrast, a loss on a Section 1244 investment is deductible from ordinary income up to $50,000 for individuals and $100,000 for couples filing jointly.
To qualify for Section 1244 treatment, the issuing company's aggregate equity capital must not exceed $1 million at the time of issuance, the company must have derived more than 50 percent of its income from business operations rather than passive investments for the previous five years, and the shareholder must have purchased the stock directly from the company and not received it as compensation. Startups generally don't issue stock for years after launch, if ever – nor have they been in existence for five years – and, therefore, currently don't meet the requirements of qualifying small businesses.
To further incentivize seed-stage investments in start-ups, CAE recommends expanding Section 1244 to permit losses sustained by angel investors on investments in new companies held for at least 5 years to be deductible from ordinary income up to $250,000 annually.
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We were delighted to host Philip Briggs during his trip in Tanzania. As the renown author of a series of pioneering Bradt Travel Guides including the first dedicated guidebooks to Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Malawi, Mozambique, Ghana and Rwanda, we are honored that he handpicked our accommodation for his stay in Arusha at the end of his Tanzanian safari.
We are thrilled with the glowing reviews about Onsea House and Machweo in these newest Bradt Travel Guides.
Both Onsea House and Machweo stand out as only recommended Exclusive hotels in the area mentioned in the Bradt Tanzania Safari Guide and the Bradt Northern Tanzania guide.
Most striking is the description of being "widely regarded as offering the top fine dining experience in Tanzania" and being mentioned as only recommendable place to eat around Arusha in both travel guide books.
"Bookings are mandatory for those not staying at the hotel" is also mentioned correctly. Call on 0787/112.498 to book a table.
The night before the opening of the Karibu 2012 Travel and Tourism Fair, the new Machweo Fine Dining restaurant welcomed the Karibu Fair hosted Buyer Dinner which included 17 International Safari agents looking for new property discoveries in Tanzania.
During the entire Fair, many agents and colleagues staid at Onsea House and Machweo and the evenings at the restaurant were the talk of town. Both Friday, Saturday and Sunday were fully booked with too few space to accommodate all booking requests.
The highlight was the stay of the entire crew of one of our main wine suppliers including the Regional Business Manager (East Africa) of winemaker KWV and another wine expert flown in from South Africa, who all joined the Fine Wine Tastings at Machweo on Friday, Saturday and Sunday night.
KWV wines were among the biggest winners in the Winemakers' Choice Diamond Awards. Leading the charge were the Paarl-producer's premium Mentors wine range. Over the past few months alone, KWV The Mentors have featured in virtually every major wine competition. At the Veritas Awards, it was the range to garner the most recognition for KWV. Our favourite was KWV The Mentors Sémillon 2009, a refreshing experience in flavour. In the 1820s, the grape covered over 90 percent of South Africa's vineyards, where it was known as Wyndruif, meaning "wine grape". It was once considered to be the most planted grape in the world. Today, it accounts for just 1% of South African Cape vines.
Other connoisseur wines tasted and selected for our new winelist include the Hartenberg the Eleanor Chardonnay with its creamy citrus, nutty, mineral and elderflower flavours with a refreshing acidity (which proved to be great with langouste in tarragon lemon butter) and the The Meye Cabernet 2008 (which was fantastic with Axel's Kenyan beef filet with béarnaise sauce).
After the meals, we tasted the KWV 10 year old brandy, recently awarded the Best Brandy in the World, which will as of now also feature our drinks list.
The "Karibu Travel and Tourism Fair" jointly organized by Tanzania Association of Tour Operators, Tanzania Tourist Board together with the Ministry of Natural Resource and Tourism, is a three day International Travel and Tourism Fair which is held in Arusha. The Fair has grown into East Africa's biggest tourism and is thé occassion for great food and wine at Onsea House.
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www.centurion-magazine.com covered in the article "Centurion Challenge: Kilimanjaro" tips to climb the Kilimanjaro and Onsea House is exclusively recommended for a pampered stay post-climb. The article is also the first media coverage of the Onsea House addition with Machweo Wellness Retreat & Fine Dining, which can be soon discovered on www.machweo.com.
The Food & Home Entertaining July 2009 issue writes about The Tastes of Africa in an issue dedicated to food and good restaurants in Africa. The highlight of the issue is an article about Gourmet Travel in Tanzania. The fertile country grows some of the continent's finest vegetables, as can be seen at the markets, where the juicy rich-red tomatoes in particular have that rare, sweet, real-tomato taste.
Among the discribed "places to be" are the restaurant at Saadani Lodge, the Ethiopian restaurant "Addis in Dar", the Oriental restaurant at the Kempinski Kilimanjaro in Dar Es Salaam and the new Kempinski Bilila Lodge in the Serengeti.
Arusha has (just) "two particularly excellent restaurants". Mary Chatzifotiadi owns and runs the Bay Leaf Fine Dining Restaurant, which is called an "unexpected culinary discovery". The article ends with a description of the Onsea House restaurant on the outskirts of Arusha with Michelin experienced Belgian chef: "a brasserie serving inventing dishes that combine African and European tastes and techniques".
Call chef-manager Axel Janssens on 0787 112 498 to book a table.


Performance and Professional Wrestling is the first edited volume to consider professional wrestling explicitly from the vantage point of theatre and performance studies. Moving beyond simply noting its performative qualities or reading it via other performance genres, this collection of essays offers a complete critical reassessment of the popular sport.
A significant re-reading of wrestling as a performing art, Performance and Professional Wrestling makes essential reading for scholars and students intrigued by this uniquely theatrical sport.
Broderick Chow is a Lecturer in Theatre at Brunel University London, and an active performance practitioner.
Eero Laine is Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre at the University at Buffalo, State University of New York.
Claire Warden is a Senior Lecturer in Drama at De Montfort University.


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Local Elected Officials to Host Community Forum in Westfield on April 18 about Baystate's Proposed Closure of Mental Health Services
Baystate Health's plan to close behavioral health beds at hospitals in Westfield, Greenfield and Palmer has raised concerns among local residents, advocates, elected officials and nurses
WESTFIELD, Mass. – Patients, families and health care advocates from across the region will gather on Thursday, April 18 to discuss a proposal by Baystate Health that would lead to the closure of much-needed inpatient mental health services at Noble Hospital in Westfield, along with services in Greenfield and Palmer.
Keeping Behavioral Health Care Local: A Community Forum in Westfield
Co-Hosts: Rep. John Velis, D-Westfield and Mayor Brian Sullivan
Date: Thursday, April 18
Location: Westfield Athenaeum, 6 Elm St., Westfield MA
Everyone is welcome!
"Patients are struggling right now to get quality, timely behavioral health care in Massachusetts," said Sandra Lortsher, a longtime psychiatric nurse at Noble Hospital. "At Noble Hospital, having an inpatient mental health unit means our patients receive care close to their loved ones. It means they can move directly from our emergency department to a specialized bed – a benefit that shows up in our better-than-average ED wait times. Baystate's plan to close our beds will make it harder for our patients to get the care they need and deserve."
In February, Baystate announced that it planned to open a behavioral health hospital with for-profit US HealthVest and close inpatient behavioral health services at Baystate Noble, Franklin and Wing in about two years. Baystate has, with US HealthVest, purchased the former site of the Holyoke Geriatric Authority for the new facility.
One of the forum panelists, Dr. Tammy Bringaze, who has been the director of The Counseling Center at Westfield State University for 13 years, said, "We rely heavily upon the expertise of the staff in the Fowler Unit when our students are in crisis; I can't imagine not having this resource in our community."
Keeping Care Local in Westfield?
Baystate Health made promises to keep care local when it acquired Noble Hospital in 2015. At the time, President Ron Bryant told the Boston Business Journal that "our patients will see enhanced services."
"From our perspective, it's a continuing of our efforts to provide more care locally," Ben Craft, a spokesman for Baystate, told the Journal in 2015. "On the Noble side, it gives them the ability to be part of a system, an integrated system. We give them access to resources they might not otherwise have."
Yet, once again, Baystate is proposing to close local services and send patients and their families to the Springfield area, rather than their community hospital. Baystate is planning this move despite evidence that patients in Westfield and surrounding communities are especially at risk for mental health and substance abuse issues.
Local Behavioral Health Needs
Community needs are so significant in the Westfield area that mental health disorders accounted for four out of the top ten – or 35% of – discharges at Noble Hospital, according to the most recent publicly available data.
Baystate Noble's 2017-2020 strategic plan, which identified mental health and substance use as its top priorities, noted "an urgent need for improved access to mental health services and increased resources for substance use treatment and prevention."
Hospitalization rates for mental health/substance use disorders were 70-80% higher than the state in Westfield and West Springfield.
"Blacks in Westfield experienced high ER visit rates for mental health disorders, with rates more than three times greater than that of Whites and that of the state." "The rate among Latinos in West Springfield was 94% greater than that of Whites."
Latinos in Westfield and West Springfield experienced significantly higher hospitalization rates than both whites and the statewide average for mental health and substance use issues.
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Even with the existing 20 beds in the Fowler Wing, Baystate Noble acknowledges in its strategic report that portions of its service area are "medically underserved," and residents experience a variety of barriers to prioritizing healthcare needs and accessing care, from a "lack of providers" to housing shortages and food insecurity.
Travel times from the outermost communities in Noble's service area - towns like Southwick, Chester, and Granville - to the proposed site in Holyoke could be as long as forty minutes by car, and the Holyoke site is inaccessible by public transportation. From Westfield State University, it can take as long as two hours and thirteen minutes by bus to get to Holyoke.
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This weekend I'm embarking on a summer roadtrip with my friend Anna. We're going to South Dakota, and our first stop is De Smet, South Dakota… home of the Ingalls Homestead. I visited the Ingalls Homestead with my family, but I was too young to really remember. I'm super, super stoked to visit as an adult. Also, I got Little House on the Prairie and Little Town on the Prairie on CD so we can listen to them on our way. It's going to be epic, you guys. Rest assured, I will blog photos of Anna and myself wearing bonnets and taking advantage of any other historical photo opportunities available to us.
In the meantime, here's a review of a book that was clearly written by someone as enamored of Little House on the Prairie as I am.
Little Blog on the Prairie by Cathleen Davitt Bell is the story of Gen Walsh and her family. Gen's mom signs the family up for Camp Frontier, inspired by her own love of Little House on the Prairie and the romantic ideals of frontier life. Gen and her brother are so not thrilled about spending the whole summer doing chores and wearing old-fashioned clothes. Gen manages to smuggle in her cell phone and occasionally sends out hilarious text messages to her best friends about her adventures. Unbeknownst to her, one of her friends has been reposting her messages on a blog. The blog goes viral and Camp Frontier ends up at the center of a media storm, forcing Gen to evaluate her opinions on technology and the camp itself.
I really liked this book. Gen is smart and funny, and I thought her family was very realistic. (They quickly thought of the over-achiever pioneer family as their rivals, simultaneously envious of their abilities and disdainful of their lameness.) I liked that they had believable quarrels but still loved each other and got along. And one of my favorite aspects of the story is one that hasn't been mentioned often in contemporary literature, at least to my knowledge–the power of technology to make us feel connected. The relief Gen felt after sending out text messages to her friends, even though she couldn't check for responses very often–that rang very true to me and matched my experiences as a Peace Corps volunteer. It's nice to feel like you're communicating with your friends, even by text. Overall, I rate Little Blog on the Prairie three bonnets (out of five).
Next on my to-read list (maybe): The Wilder Life: My Adventures in the Lost World of Little House on the Prairie by Wendy McClure.


The AERO 353 has a built-in state-of-the art CO sensor that immediately reacts to the presence of CO. It was designed for pilots who want the unit to be small and remote mountable. The unit provides pilots a peace of mind.
The unit has dual light LED alarm; Amber less than 99 PPM and Red 100 PPM and above. Very simple installation (2-4 hours); and a remote light can also be installed.
What is the difference between the 353-101 (AS Part 13-16423) and the 353-201 (AS Part # 10-03188)?
The 13-16423 is designed to mounted in a panel and has an annunciatior and test panel built in. The 10-03188 is a remote unit and requires a separate annunciatior panel for tighter installations.


Using in vitro import assays into purified mitochondria and chloroplasts we found that Arabidopsis ferrochelatase-I and ferrochelatase-II were not imported into mitochondria purified from Arabidopsis (or several other plants) but were imported into pea leaf chloroplasts. Other dual targeted proteins could be imported into purified mitochondria from Arabidopsis. As only two ferrochelatase genes are present in the completed Arabidopsis genome, the presence of ferrochelatase activity in plant mitochondria needs to be re-evaluated. Previous reports of Arabidopsis ferrochelatase-I import into pea mitochondria are due to the fact that pea leaf (and root) mitochondria appear to import a variety, but not all chloroplast proteins. Thus pea mitochondria are not a suitable system to either study dual targeting, or to distinguish between isozymes present in mitochondria and chloroplasts.


CC2420 is the first commercially available 2.4 GHz RF transceiver that is compliant with the IEEE 802.15.4 standard and ready to be used in ZigBee products.
The ZigBee Alliance is developing a standard based wireless network platform, optimized for wireless monitoring and control applications, ensuring interoperability between products using the same application profile. The IEEE 802.15.4 standard, ratified in May 2003, specifies the physical (PHY) and medium access control (MAC) layers, while the ZigBee Alliance defines the network, security and application profile layers for an IEEE 802.15.4 based system. The 2.4 GHz PHY defined by IEEE 802.15.4, is highly attractive as this unlicensed ISM (Industrial Scientific Medical) band is available world-wide for license exempt use.
The typical applications targeted by IEEE 802.15.4 / ZigBee are home and building automation, industrial monitoring and control, and wireless sensor networks. These applications need reliable and secure wireless communication links with low datarates, low complexity and low costs. Furthermore, low power consumption of the radio devices and the communication protocol is of utmost importance as many systems are battery operated. IEEE 802.15.4 and ZigBee have had a clear focus on this, making these standards unique; no other wireless standard meets these requirements.
The CC2420 is a single-chip low-cost 2.4GHz RF transceiver designed specifically for low-power and low-voltage applications. It surpasses the IEEE 802.15.4 standard in terms of selectivity and sensitivity figures and ensures a long communication range as well as effective and reliable communication. In addition, the CC2420 supports packet handling, data buffering, burst transmissions, clear channel assessment (CCA), link quality indication (LQI) and timing information. Furthermore, CC2420 offers excellent security of the wireless communication links by providing extensive hardware support for AES-128 based data encryption and data authentication. This extensive hardware support drastically reduces the microcontroller workload and makes it possible to interface with a low-cost microcontroller.
A simplified block diagram on the CC2420 is shown in Figure 1.
In transmit mode data is fed to a 128 byte transmit FIFO via a four-wire SPI interface. The generation of preamble, start of frame delimiter (SFD) and frame check sequence (FCS) is performed automatically by the CC2420.
The modulation format is defined by the IEEE 802.15.4 standard: The 4 least significant bits of a data byte are mapped to one symbol and the 4 most significant bits are mapped to the next symbol. There are 16 different symbols, each consisting of 32-chip pseudo-random sequences. This effectively implements a DSSS (direct sequence spread spectrum) scheme with a raw data rate of 250 kbps and a chip rate of 2Mchips/s. Each chip is half-sine shaped and fed to a digital Offset-QPSK modulator. The resulting I/Q baseband signal is converted to the analogue domain by the digital-to-analog converters (DACs). The outputs from the DACs are low pass filtered and directly up-converted to RF by quadrature mixers. Due to the modulation used, the resulting signal has constant envelope. Finally, the RF signal is amplified by the power amplifier (PA) and fed to the antenna.
The receiver is based on a low-IF architecture. The received RF signal is amplified by the low noise amplifier (LNA) and down-converted in quadrature to a 2MHz intermediate frequency. Here the signal is filtered and amplified, and then digitized by analog-to-digital converters (ADCs). Automatic gain control, channel filtering, symbol correlation (with inherent de-spreading of the DSSS signal) and byte synchronization is performed digitally. The receive FIFO can contain up to 128 bytes of data, accessible through the SPI interface, and cyclic redundancy check (CRC) of the received data is performed automatically.
The external RF-network consists of a few low cost capacitors and inductors. This network is used for input/output matching, conversion from differential to single-ended output as well as filtering. There is no need for an external RF-switch as the CC2420 includes on-chip transmit/receive switch circuitry.
The frequency synthesizer is fully integrated and includes an on-chip LC-VCO operating in the 4.800-4.966 GHz frequency range. A 90 degrees phase splitter is placed in the local oscillator (LO) path for generation of the I and Q signals used by the down- and up conversion mixers.
The CC2420 is implemented in a 0.18 µm CMOS technology. This enables the integration of all the digital hardware features together with the RF/analogue parts on a small chip area. A summary of the main performance parameters of CC2420 is shown in Table 1.
Figure 2 shows the application circuit schematic of the CC2420. The corresponding PCB is shown in Figure 3. The only external components required are a crystal and a few passive components. The RF transceiver is offered in a 7 x 7 mm QFN 48 package.
When used in a typical system CC2420 will interface to a microcontroller. Configuration of the chip as well as data communication is done via the SPI interface.
Only one external supply voltage of 2.1 – 3.6 V is necessary as the device has an on chip regulator for generation of the 1.8 V core voltage. A battery monitor, accessible through the SPI interface, is included and can be used to check the status of the supply.
The CC2420 is supported by comprehensive development tools for efficient and easy evaluation of the chip's performance, and designers can quickly develop their own RF application based on the reference designs. Chipcon also provides its CC2420 customers with IEEE 802.15.4 MAC layer software. This software is developed for an 8-bit microcontroller and is portable to other microcontroller platforms.
The most important frequency regulations for operation of RF equipment in the 2.400 – 2.4835 GHz band are ETSI EN 300 440, ETSI EN 300 328, FCC CFR Part 15 and ARIB STD-T66. Chipcon's CC2420 reference designs are compliant with these standards.
The CC2420 is the industry's first single-chip 2.4 GHz RF transceiver compliant with the IEEE 802.15.4 standard and ready to be used in ZigBee products.
Home and building automation, industrial monitoring and control and wireless sensor networks are the main applications targeted by IEEE 802.15.4 / ZigBee. The most important requirement of such systems is to be able to make secure and reliable wireless communication links with low power consumption and low costs. Due to its outstanding RF performance and all digital functions included, that reduce the burden of the microcontroller, CC2420 makes an excellent fit for these applications.


One of the big canyons in the Semantic Abyss is how to compare concepts and sense their similarity or differences as well as their relations to other concepts. Sometimes a user can be laser-precise as to what concept is desired, but even then the user may not be aware that other concepts may be quite similar or related in some way. Sometimes it is desirable to treat very similar concepts as virtually identical, while other times it may be desirable merely to offer the user alternatives that might meet the desired objective. In any case, the starting point is to quantify the conceptual distance between concepts. As might be expected, that is likely to be much easier said than done.
Much of the existing research relates to determining conceptual distance of document from query terms, also known as document relevance. Here, the objective is to compare the terms or concepts themselves to determine how close they are and which are closest.
It is not clear if any absolute conceptual distance can be determined. Usually, a relative conceptual distance for a set of concepts is all that is needed, or maybe all that is possible.
It may be true that any given application or even a given user of an application may have different criteria for how close the conceptual distance must be to satisfy their needs. Control over the looseness or tightness of the fit is probably also desirable.
A big challenge of the Semantic Web is that different developers and communities have different conceptions of the meanings of concepts. Sometimes seemingly different terms are used to refer to what are logically similar or even identical concepts. This means that we need a sophisticated level of concept matching that can transparently handle the bridging of superficial semantic gaps, as well as to alert the user were semantic gaps exist that cannot be automatically bridged but maybe the user can manually accept them as if they were automatically bridged.
Another problem is that superficially identical concepts may in fact be quite distinct at a deeper semantic level so that the concept matching should reject them as matches. In the alternative, the user can be alerted to these false concept matches and maybe redefine a new set of concepts to effectively bridge the perceived semantic gaps so that matching is more semantically correct.
In any case, the ability of the software to give the user excellent feedback on conceptual distance is a very important tool.
What is the unit of knowledge?


BACKGROUND: Delayed diagnosis has contributed to the high mortality of sputum smear-negative tuberculosis (SNTB) in high HIV prevalence countries. New diagnostic strategies for SNTB are urgently needed. C-reactive protein (CRP) is a non-specific inflammatory protein that is usually elevated in patients with tuberculosis, but its role in the diagnosis of tuberculosis is uncertain. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS: To determine the diagnostic utility of CRP we prospectively evaluated the performance of CRP as a screening test for SNTB in symptomatic ambulatory tuberculosis suspects followed up for 8 weeks in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Confirmed tuberculosis was defined as positive culture or acid-fast bacilli with granulomata on histology, and possible tuberculosis as documented response to antitubercular therapy. The CRP quotient was defined as a multiple of the upper limit of normal of the serum CRP result. Three hundred and sixty four participants fulfilled entry criteria: 135 (37%) with confirmed tuberculosis, 114 (39%) with possible tuberculosis, and 115 (24%) without tuberculosis. The median CRP quotient was 15.4 (IQR 7.2; 23.3) in the confirmed tuberculosis group, 5.8 (IQR 1.4; 16.0) in the group with possible tuberculosis, and 0.7 (IQR 0.2; 2.2) in the group without tuberculosis ( p <0.0001). The CRP quotient above the upper limit of normal had sensitivity 0.98 (95% CI 0.94; 0.99), specificity 0.59 (95% CI 0.50; 0.68), positive predictive value 0.74 (95% CI 0.67; 0.80), negative predictive value 0.96 (95% CI 0.88; 0.99), and diagnostic odds ratio 63.7 (95% CI 19.1; 212.0) in the confirmed tuberculosis group compared with the group without tuberculosis. Higher CRP quotients improved specificity at the expense of sensitivity. Significance In high HIV prevalence settings a normal CRP could be a useful test in combination with clinical evaluation to rule out tuberculosis in ambulatory patients. Point-of-care CRP should be further evaluated in primary care clinics.


Check out this great article by Great Lakes Boating magazine that discusses the benefits of new PlasDECK Eco Series!
"How would you like to get half off regular price for alternative teak boat decking? In the past year PlasDECK has developed and started supplying a new line of boat decking products made from recycled production scraps. According to PlasDECK's international sales coordinator, Jennifer LittleBear, customers pay up to 50% less than they would buying the original decking material.
Alternative PVC-based teak boat decking is less expensive than real wood but still considered a higher end product, according to LittleBear. The decking material typically lasts for the life of the boat. Boaters don't have to worry about discoloration, maintenance or mold/mildew growth on the synthetic teak. It is also less slippery than real teak and there is no need for tedious polishing and hardwood maintenance.
Boat owners have several practical reasons for choosing teak alternatives, but why choose PVC-based decking rather than Eva foam, which is cheaper? Appearance and durability are the two main considerations for investing in PlasDECK.
The new Eco Series is modeled after the PlasDECK product, available since 2006. "It looks exactly the same on top," said LittleBear, "From the top it's the exact same color, the exact same texture, the only difference is that layer of black underneath it." The black underlayer of the Eco Series provides contrast to enable custom engraved panels, similar to Eva foam.
Longevity of the new product is untested, but has a five-year warranty like the original product. "It's made out of the exact same material, so it has the same great additives, high UV protection that our standard product has," said LittleBear.
Unlike similar products, the patented formula used to create PlasDECK has stabilized oils that don't leak, create cracks or weaken the adhesive.
Click here to view the full article on the GLB website!


A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Daily Star on March 30, 2019, on page 9.
The White House Friday warned Russia and other countries backing President Nicolas Maduro against sending troops and military equipment to Venezuela, saying the United States would view such actions as a "direct threat" to the region's security. After two Russian air force planes carrying nearly 100 military personnel landed outside of Caracas Saturday, U.S. officials prepared a list of possible responses -- including sanctions -- for U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Trump's envoy on Venezuela said.
Oil provides 90 percent of export revenue for Venezuela.


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Otto Karl Robert Wernicke, né le  à Osterode am Harz et mort le  à Munich, était un acteur allemand.

Biographie
Otto Wernicke est surtout connu pour ses rôles dans M le maudit et Le Testament du docteur Mabuse de Fritz Lang, dans lesquels il incarne le commissaire Lohmann, créant ainsi une des premières figures au cinéma du commissaire rationnel et pragmatique, à la présence imposante.

Filmographie partielle
 1931 : M le maudit de Fritz Lang
 1932 : Die verkaufte Braut
 1932 : Stürme der Leidenschaft (version allemande de Tumultes)
 1933 : Le Testament du docteur Mabuse
 1933 : S.A.-Mann Brand
 1936 :  de Géza von Bolváry
 1941 : Le Président Krüger (Ohm Krüger)
 1942 : Le Grand Roi (Der große König)
 1943 : Titanic
 1945 : Kolberg
 1947 : Lang ist der Weg
 1950 : Wer fuhr den grauen Ford?

Liens externes

Acteur allemand de cinéma
Naissance en septembre 1893
Naissance à Osterode am Harz
Naissance dans la province de Hanovre
Décès en novembre 1965
Décès à Munich
Décès à 72 ans
Personnalité inhumée au cimetière du Nord de Munich

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Not your average country band! See Old Dominion as they blend old-fashioned country charm, lyrical wit and rock n' roll grit into radio-friendly, hook-heavy pop nuggets live at the Reno Events Center.
Watch Nickelodeon's Jojo Siwa D.R.E.A.M The Tour live at the Reno Events Center on August 15.
Don't miss entertainment icon Jerry Seinfeld live at the Reno Events Center on October 19.


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Our client, a well-recognised training facility, is currently recruiting a Course Leader. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with experience in training and education. This role requires someone with a high degree of flexibility to be available to work weekday evenings and Saturdays when required during course time. Flexible working arrangements can be accommodated for the right candidate.
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With its careful blend of diverse architectural ingredients, Deger's makes for an eye-catching addition to Düsseldorf's new creative quarter. As full of contrasts as Flingern itself, this stylish property combines classical idioms and traditional details with urban chic and contemporary layouts.
Outside it has tall windows and bands of moss-green clinker bricks, while the luxurious apartments are a world away from the upmarket developer norm, offering generous layouts and unconventional details such as vibrant terrazzo flooring, refined natural stone bathrooms and beautifully laid oak parquet flooring.
Translating classical influences into captivating contemporary architecture has long been a key theme in our developments and Deger's continues that tradition. Standing on a former hospital site and boasting extensive communal gardens, it's a building that blends harmoniously with the surrounding area, which offers art, culture and shopping in abundance, creating an elegantly understated development whose living spaces are sure to satisfy even the most individual needs.


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Race to Save Running Event Gets off to a Start
By foxtricia in · August 5, 2011 · No comments
A social enterprise, Perthshire Running Events, has been established to save Perth's oldest running event, the "Perth 10k".
The enterprise, which is a non-profit making body, has been established by local personal trainer Steven Bonthrone and business coach Bryce Redford, whose shared passion for running have brought them together to save the 28 year old event from disappearing from the city's athletic calendar altogether.
Perth 10k, originally billed as the "Fair City Fun Run", was previously organised by Perth & Kinross Sports Council, and launched in 1983 on 28th August with over 600 participants taking part in its inaugural year.
Bill Crabb, organizer of the Perth 10k in 1983 commented "We felt 6 miles is a fine distance that can be tackled by Mum's, Dad's and children and one which can preserve the fun element of running".
Over the last 28 years the race has developed into what is now known as the Perth 10k, but still retains the spirit of that first event and the fun element of running, attracting 1500 participants at its peak in the late 1980s.
However with rising operational costs, the future of the event was under threat and, after discussions with Perth & Kinross Council, both Steven and Bryce felt that the Fair City needed to retain this gem of a running event and have stepped up to the start line to ensure it continues to grow and flourish.
Steven commented "I've participated in the Fair City Fun Run a number of times and I regularly travel to other cities to participate in their 10k events. It's a great draw for bringing people to the city and for showing off our amazing townscape. It would have been a shame to let it disappear. I felt I had to do something."
Establishing the tagline "First or Last: It's the Same Finish Line" Steven and Bryce are keen to make the point that the Perth 10k is not about speed, it's about completing the course and taking part in a fun and healthy activity. The event is open to people of all abilities and can be completed at a pace that suits everyone.
Just like in 1983, the Perth 10K will take place on Sunday 28th August and is open to anyone aged 15 or over. No entries will be permitted on the day so participants are being encouraged to sign up online at www.perth10k.co.uk or to pick up entry forms at Bells Sports Centre or Campus Sports. Entries close on 24th August at midnight.
Entry costs £11, Scottish Athletics Association Members are eligible for a discount on the entry fee.
For more information visit www.perth10k.co.uk