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In Depth: How Fake SOEs Conned Investors out of $575 Million
By Zhang Lijun and Timmy Shen
Using misleading names and opaque shareholding structures, private companies are passing themselves off as state-backed to fool investors.
Investors have plowed billions of yuan into investment fund products guaranteed by firms with names that misleadingly make them sound as if they're linked to major state-owned enterprises (SOEs), Caixin has learned.
Now, the products backed by these "fake SOEs" are failing to pay up, some of the investors told Caixin, with the overdue balance amounting to nearly 4 billion yuan ($575 million).
These privately owned companies, and others like them, have posed as SOEs by including Chinese characters in their names often linked to government-owned companies, such as "Zhong," "Guo" or "Hua," which can all mean "China." Due to the notion that SOEs will always be bailed out by the government, pretending to be one helps companies win public trust and thereby raise funds more easily.
Unreal railway
The privately offered fund products involved in the scandal include several issued by two private investment firms, Shanghai Zhou Shi Asset Management Co. Ltd. and Shanghai TanShi Capital Management Co. Ltd., which are guaranteed by China Railway Supply Chain Group (link in Chinese) and Zhongtie Zhongji Construction Group, according to product documents provided to Caixin by the investors. Both the guarantors' Chinese names start with "Zhongtie," which is a common abbreviation of the full name of the country's gigantic state-owned railway operator, China State Railway Group Co. Ltd. The documents claim that both guarantors are SOEs.
However, public business registration records show that China Railway Supply Chain is not connected to China State Railway, but is instead controlled through layers of shareholding by a little known public institution — specifically a rural education development body — which organizes out-of-school education in rural areas. Records show that Zhongtie Zhongji Construction Group is ultimately controlled by an individual — Xu Qingxiao — who indirectly holds a total 52.6% stake in the company.
These "fake SOEs" and others like them are rarely seen on public markets, but are active in private investment. Some fake SOE-backed funds' managers, investment targets and guarantors are interlinked, leading to concerns surrounding common financial scams, where scammers raise funds for their own use instead of the investments outlined in prospectuses. Cen Peng, a businessman that has years of experience in private equity investment, sits at the heart of such a web.
Cen is legal representative of Shanghai Zhou Shi, public records show. The funds raised by some of its products were invested in Zhongtie Logistics Group Co. Ltd., another privately held company of which Cen served as a director of the board until November. Cen also serves as legal representative at Shanghai TanShi, and general manager at China Railway Supply Chain, which provided guarantee for some of Shanghai TanShi's products.
Both Shanghai Zhou Shi (link in Chinese) and Shanghai TanShi (link in Chinese) received warning letters in November from the Shanghai branch of the China Securities Regulatory Commission, and have been labeled as having an "abnormal operation" status by the Asset Management Association of China, a self-regulatory body for fund management companies.
Faking an SOE
Fake SOEs often confuse investors with an opaque ownership structure that conceals their actual controllers, analysts at Industrial Securities Co. Ltd. said in a research report (link in Chinese) in December 2018.
Sometimes these companies have shares held by an institution with a connection to an SOE that helps give the false impression that they are state-owned, Zhou Guannan, an analyst of Huachuang Securities Co. Ltd., said in a note.
According to registration rules on the Chinese mainland, companies that are not controlled by overseas investors can't put Chinese characters "Zhong Guo" or "Zhong Hua," which means China, in their names if they're not approved by the State Council. In practice, some companies use only one of these key characters — be it "Zhong," "Guo" or "Hua" — in their names, and choose names similar to those often used to refer to SOEs in a hope of achieving a better reputation or raising funds more easily, Zhou said.
In Hong Kong, the rules are different. Companies can easily put "Zhong Guo," "Zhong Hua," or any of the characters in their names. Among those who did so is CRG Logistics Investment Holdings Group Ltd., which wholly owns Shanghai TanShi, whose Chinese name also starts with "Zhongtie."
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I just thought I'd take a moment to mention a new designer forum which launched recently. Design Forums has had a really successful first month, with over 180 members and some 1500 posts. I'm not generally a huge forum fan, preferring to frequent design sites and blogs which have better 'crafted' content and articles. That said, I've read a few very well thought out posts with some excellent discussion over the past month.
It's a UK based site, which means that it may not be perfectly suited to US readers (though to be perfectly honest, most of the content is very general).
Take a look and do let me know your thoughts. Are there any other design forums which you frequent regularly?
A project we have been working on for a while launches today – Design Top 10. The site will be updated every month, featuring the best website designs, tutorials and resources published in that period. Hopefully it will grow into a great place to find inspiration and keep up to date with the best content produced online.
The design stems from a notebook style layout, as the site is a 'scrapbook' of discoveries and inspiration on a monthly basis. I feel that it fits the profile of the site well and I'm really happy with it.
Please take a look at the site and, if you find it appealing, write a post about it or drop me a comment – I'd love to hear what you think. I hope you find Design Top 10 a useful source of inspiration!
Apple have recently announced a new suite of online applications called MobileMe. The aim of the development is to allow you to keep all your information in sync between several devices (e.g. your iPhone, Mac and Windows PC). In addition, Apple have created a new online site at me.com, which will hold a suite of applications including email, calendar, address book and photos.
We're going to take a quick look at the design and layout of this new online service, and explain what works well and what we think could have been done better.
Believe it our not, your office environment as a designer can have a huge impact on the quality of work produced. Whether it's in a cluttered office, a contemporary apartment, or even a caravan; the standard of your design creations (even your CSS code!) can really be impacted by the surrounding. This article will take a look at some inspiring workplaces, desks and gadgets to give you a few ideas.


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Maren Morris Shuts Down Rude Fan Who Asks About Her Breasts on Twitter
Maren Morris has very little to be ashamed of when it comes to being unabashedly herself — the Grammy-winning artist has garnered acclaim for everything ranging from her music to her fashion sense.
So it comes as no surprise that Morris pulled no punches and was aptly able to clap back when a fan made a rude personal comment on her Twitter account.
In response to a vacation photo Morris posted of herself on Nov. 30 wearing a bikini, a Twitter user remarked, "Please tell me you didn't get a boob job? Fake boobs are disgusting."
Morris responded: "Not that it would be any of your business, but I didn't. But guess what? You just won a meet & greet of your choice so you can come and say that to my face!"
Nice one, Maren. Fans gleefully reacted to her on-point comeback with a variety of amused gifs and comments, with one even noting, "How do I win a meet and greet? I support your boobs fake or real!"
Morris is already known for being outspoken to trolls on social media, having said her piece regarding the matter back in September. "Honestly, I'm over the slut-shaming that goes on here," Morris wrote recently on Twitter. "I'm a self-sufficient woman who loves her body. Get over it, thanks."
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Q: What is the `ucond` process state? When debugging a program I saw that top -U username showed the following:
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What does it mean that a process in the ucond state?

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Author(s): Elke Gasthuys, Tim Vandecasteele, Pauline De Bruyne, Johan Vande Walle, Patrick De Backer, Pieter Cornillie, Department of Toxicology, Pharmacology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Salisburylaan 133, 9820 Merelbeke, Belgium., Belgium	Mathias Devreese, Siska Croubels.
Pediatric drug research is still substandard, not reaching the same quality level as adult drug research. Despite the efforts made by the Food and Drug Administration and European Medicines Agency to reduce off-label use in children, the lack of clinical studies involving the pediatric population still stands. Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamics studies (PK/PD) taking growth and maturation into account are necessary to rationalize dosing strategies in children. Currently, traditional animal models such as rats, mice, dogs and primates are used to conduct pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic studies, however age-related trials are rather uncommon. Moreover, these species have several shortcomings as animal models, such as a different physiology and anatomy of the gastrointestinal tract in dogs or the ethical aspects for the use of primates. In contrast, piglets might be potential biomedical pediatric animal models because of the good resemblance with humans, anatomically, physiologically and biochemically.
This review summarizes the comparative anatomy and physiology and postnatal development of piglets and infants, focusing on six major topics, namely growth, cardiovascular system, gastrointestinal tract, liver, kidney and integument. Furthermore, the application of piglets as animal model in pediatric PK/PD research is discussed.
Keywords: Animal model, anatomy, drug design, ontogeny, pediatric, pharmacokinetic, physiology, piglet.
Affiliation:Department of Toxicology, Pharmacology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Salisburylaan 133, 9820 Merelbeke, Belgium.
Keywords:Animal model, anatomy, drug design, ontogeny, pediatric, pharmacokinetic, physiology, piglet.
Abstract:Pediatric drug research is still substandard, not reaching the same quality level as adult drug research. Despite the efforts made by the Food and Drug Administration and European Medicines Agency to reduce off-label use in children, the lack of clinical studies involving the pediatric population still stands. Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamics studies (PK/PD) taking growth and maturation into account are necessary to rationalize dosing strategies in children. Currently, traditional animal models such as rats, mice, dogs and primates are used to conduct pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic studies, however age-related trials are rather uncommon. Moreover, these species have several shortcomings as animal models, such as a different physiology and anatomy of the gastrointestinal tract in dogs or the ethical aspects for the use of primates. In contrast, piglets might be potential biomedical pediatric animal models because of the good resemblance with humans, anatomically, physiologically and biochemically.


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Wearables in spine surgery: Beginnings, research and real-world applications
Ralph Mobbs studied patient recovery after lumbar spine surgery using a Fitbit to track physical activity. Credit: Timo Newton-Syms / Flickr CC BY-SA 2.0
Over the past 10 years, wearable technology has filtered into the mainstream, with market-leading Fitbit counting over 23 million active users. Wearables are used for tracking general measures of health such as heart rate, physical activity and sleep. Neurosurgeon Ralph Mobbs (Sydney, Australia) believes that wearables could offer physicians and researchers invaluable insights into patient recovery.
How can wearables be used in spinal research?
Walking is a fundamental part of living, and its importance is not limited by age, race or medical status. A deterioration in how we walk is associated with poor health outcomes. Because walking distance and speed is quick and easy to monitor using wearable devices, they form a reliable, valid and sensitive measure of how healthy we are. The power of these devices in spine research is to monitor rate and quality of recovery after surgery, using objective, continuous and real-time data.
It is not just objective outcomes research that I am interested in, but every step of the way of how we treat our patients including the work-up, the recovery and the long-term maintenance of health, irrespective of the intervention. I envisage a day when smart wearables will pre-diagnose common health problems, assist the healthcare provider workout the best management plan, assist in the recovery after a procedure or intervention and, finally, detect problems before the patient or doctor realise there is a problem!
How did you become interested in the role of wearables in research?
I treated a patient in 2006 with spinal claudication who worked as a biomechanics lecturer. Our discussions on his problems with walking led us down the road of questioning how to objectively monitor walking and health outcomes. In 2011 the first commercially available accelerometer—the Fitbit Zip—was released in Australia, providing the opportunity to objectively monitor patient recovery with an easy to use and cost-effective device. Since then, however, this technology has improved a hundredfold. The nuance of detail we can now collect, analyse and use to monitor outcomes in real-time is incredibly powerful.
The last 10 years has not been easy though. I have approached multiple companies to assist in the development of wearables to monitor surgical outcomes, but until recently there has been minimal interest. It is all changing very rapidly now, as everyone is finally realising the power of these devices.
What research have you performed so far, and what have you learned?
After some simple case-based studies of attaching activity monitors to patients to assess compliance and proof of concept, we undertook the first prospective study, using the original Fitbit, to compare standardised outcome measures (ODI, SF12, VAS) to objective measurements such as daily steps taken. We hope this landmark study will set the foundation for a move from subjective data outcomes reporting to objective data collection and analysis.
Based on our study, published in the Global Spine Journal, we established that real-time objective data collection in the post-operative period has the capacity to provide similar outcomes analysis to traditional forms-based outcome scores.
Currently, we are pairing with a USA-based outcomes assessment company, Vision Tree (VTOC), to link objective and subjective outcome measures for patient assessment following orthopaedic- and cancer-based interventions. Their robust cloud-based platform of outcomes recording will be a solid link between validated subjective outcomes assessment, and what we are offering with wearables research.
"The power of these devices in spine research is to monitor rate and quality of recovery after surgery, using objective, continuous and real-time data" – Ralph Mobbs
How could physicians use this kind of data in clinical practice?
Physicians can start by requesting that patients wear these devices after surgery to monitor and motivate them during the recovery process. It is simple and easy to administer. From my experience, patients do enjoy keeping an eye on their progress using the online and phone-based tools that come standard with these devices.
Do you anticipate regulatory hurdles to the adoption of this technology in a clinical setting?
The wearable devices themselves have been validated to report a high degree of accuracy in terms of steps taken, walking distance, velocity and heart rate; and the list goes on. I do not envisage regulatory issues with using these devices to record and assess outcomes, although this is a focus of our ongoing research. The issue will be patient compliance with wearing the devices in the first place—we can address this by using devices that the patient already is comfortable with, such as a watch or bracelet.
What are your hopes and predictions for wearable technology in spine over the next five years?
There will always be a place for subjective outcomes assessment, however my hopes are that the future of outcome measurement becomes universal throughout the healthcare sector, with a transition from subjective to a combination of subjective and objective measurement tools.
I predict that this kind of technology will be used across healthcare to track all kinds of data from diagnosis to postoperative recovery. Insurers will demand firm evidence that a particular intervention works, and this technology could one day provide hard data to support payment for all kinds of treatment.
Ralph Mobbs is a neurosurgeon at Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney, Australia, editor-in-chief of the Journal of Spine Surgery, and chair of the NeuroSpine Surgery Research Group (NSURG).
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Nice work RM!
Zacks Khan 10th November 2017 at 5:04 am
Dr.Mobbs – Great insights into future trends in spine. Collect the right data to build the evidence for better outcomes.


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What is a specialty coffee?
Much is said about 'specialty coffee', but while those in the production chain and in the sector know this well, many consumers have no idea.
The term 'specialty coffee' is attributed to Norwegian coffee roaster Erna Knutsen, who first used it at the international coffee conference in Montruil, France in 1978.
This concept, as explained in Fernando Farfán Valencia's publication, alludes to geography and microclimates, which allow the production of coffee beans with a unique flavour and particular characteristics that preserve their identity .
The American Specialty Coffee Association (SCAA) defines the term 'specialty coffee' as "a coffee that is well prepared, of unique origin and distinctive taste" .
"So how do we define specialty coffee? Well, in the broadest sense we define it as coffee that has met all the survival tests found on the long journey from the tree
to the cup .
More specifically, we test the raw material under standards and methods that allow us to identify the coffee
that it has been properly cared for .
For example, while it is not possible to inspect the bean on each farm at harvest or during processing, drying or shipping, it is possible to use the standards developed by the SCAA to make a representative judgment of coffee preparation and grading by using a standard cupping protocol, to evaluate cup quality and to discover defects caused by poor practices that result in a loss of potential for the coffee.
The SCAA defines specialty coffee in its green state as coffee that is free of primary defects, has no quakers, is of an appropriate size and is adequately dried, has a cup that is free of defects and contamination, and contains distinctive attributes.
In practical terms, this means that the coffee must be able to pass the grading and cupping tests.
The development and application of these standards, also promoted through the work of the Coffee Quality Institute, has helped to define specialty coffee in its most primary or rustic form, but much work remains to be done in refining these standards and adding new ones to help preserve the potential that a coffee bean includes.
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Дејвид Еркарт (; 1805 — 1877) је био британски политичар, дипломата и политички писац. Учествовао је у Грчком рату за независност и двема политичким мисијама у Истанбулу, 1831. и 1833. године. У британском парламенту био је посланик од 1847. до 1852. Противио се спољној политици Уједињеног Краљевства а нарочито Палмерстоновом и Ретклифовом деловању. Поједини наши историчари (Милорад Екмечић и други) приписују му велику улогу у стварању Начертанија (1844). Ипак извесно је да је крајем Кримског рата заступао веома рестриктивну и конзервативну еманципацију Влашке и Молдавије, при чему се може закључти да није и даље стајао иза националног начела при решавању српског питања.

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A Fellow Romanian Remembers Dinu Lipatti
Luiza Borac: taking a direct route from Bach to Romanian folk traditions…
'A direct route from Bach to Romanian folk traditions…'
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Luiza Borac
Academy of St. Martin in the Fields
Jaime Martin, Conductor
Among the great pianists, the late Romanian virtuoso Dinu Lipatti (1917-1950), like his godfather Georges Enescu, maintained a career as a touring instrumentalist and active composer. Lipatti's recorded legacy contains several of his own compositions, neo-Classical pieces conceived under the tutelage of Nadia Boulanger and Paul Dukas. The onset of leukemia in the course of an already busy concert schedule encroached on Lipatti's creative output. The various solo works here championed by compatriot Luiza Borac on Piano Music of Dinu Lipatti are performed on Lipatti's favored Bechstein instrument. The 1940 Fantasie–dedicated to future wife Madeleine Cantacuzene and performed on the Steinway D–indicates the forward-looking expression Lipatti may have evolved had he lived, especially as the Fantasie has symphonic aspirations.
The 1936 four-movement Concertino in the Classical Style, a product of Lipatti's studies in Paris, takes a direct route from Bach and adds elements from Romanian folk traditions, the first movement emanating obvious debts to Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring from Cantata 147. The Adagio molto opens with a plaintive tune in the strings followed by oboe and violin, its tone likely an allusion to the Air from the D Major Suite, while the piano follows a line we know from the Bach Concerto in F Minor's Arioso. The piano part serves an obbligato function rather than occupy concerto status. The lively Allegretto that follows enjoys a breezy boulevardier style reminiscent of both Stravinsky and Poulenc, rather moto perpetuo. Borac invests its brisk runs and canny syncopations with charm and gypsy allure, especially in the Trio section, a nod to Enescu and Bartok. The last movement Allegro molto borrows a tune from Haydn cross-fertilized by Bach's Italian Concerto finale. The piano and bassoon have their unbuttoned day in the sun, the effects contrapuntal without pedantry. The Academy strings, active and perky, hang onto the flowing piano figures like a well-wrought glove.
Lipatti claimed to have completed his 1941 Sonatine for the Left Hand in two days, in time to celebrate Enescu's sixtieth birthday. "Romanian with much brio" is how Lipatti described this "trifle." The left hand art proves demanding in much the same way as Ravel's concerto for the same medium, but sans orchestra. The Andante espessivo allows Borac some modal chords that convey a beguiling mystique. The rhythmically pungent Allegro last movement provides the illusion of two hands, as thumb and outer fingers move and dance in dialogue. The percussive aspects certainly could be construed as Bartok with embarrassment. Borac gives us the first recording of Lipatti's 1932 Piano Sonata in D Minor, the romantic product of an ardent fifteen-year-old in the throes of Chopin's B Minor Sonata. The first movement Allegro moderato has its moments of Rachmaninov, no less, declamatory and bell-toned. The score bears the words, "Music is the language of the Gods," a clear credo of the young firebrand. The brilliant colors of the Andante clearly point to Debussy and Liszt as sources for its pearly, liquid figures, an elegant arabesque in its own right. Something of Schumann infiltrates the last movement Allegro, though it, too, hammers out percussive filigree that alternates with legato passages that partake of the neo-Classical style in Dukas or Roussel. The fugue does yield to a more academic impulse, a statement that the young composer had mastered the WTC of Bach, even if mixed with elements from Ravel and French School of composition.
Dinu Lipatti's performance of Mozart's Sonata in A Minor, K310, at his last public recital, at the Besancon International Music Festival on September 16, 1950. Included in this video are some photographs taken at the rehearsal in the Salle de Parlement that morning, as well as some pictures from the actual performance, which were taken by Michel Meusy. Also included is a previously unpublished picture of his hands, which (along with all Besancon pictures) is featured in the upcoming documentary Le Recital de Besancon on Sunless Films, directed by Philippe Roger.
Lipatti in 1940 re-worked the Navarra of Isaac Albeniz, not content with its standard completion by Deodat de Severac. Lipatti re-distributes the voices, maintaining the buoyant spirit (the Ur-geist) of the piece, with added emphasis on the carillon character of the writing. Borac's is its first recording. The F-sharp Nocturne (1939) that survives is one of originally three. That Lipatti imitates Ravel's Pavane for a Dead Princess please us only because he has embellished the dreamy texture with touches of Faure and Romanian modalities. The five-minute piece is dedicated to another legend, Clara Haskil. The A Minor Nocturne (1937) is based on a Moldavian noel, much as Chopin used a Christmas carol for his B Minor Scherzo. The ostinato figures blend with modal harmonies we recognize via Bartok and Kodaly.
The major work, the 1940 Fantasie for Piano, Op. 8 remains the most ambitious in its two major sections, subdivided into five movements. The passing tones indicate Lipatti's familiarity with the Second Viennese School, an impulse not often acknowledged in his opera. The turbulent aspects of the work Lipatti characterized as "passionate, daring, and tormented." The lyrical and polyphonic elements of the piece would not declare themselves Romanian so easily; they might have been penned by Frank Martin. The finale or "Deuxieme partie" presents two movements, the first lasting a mere third of the last. A lovely Allegretto cantabile leads to the finale, Allegro. That Lipatti loved "to organize time and build forms" is a sentiment Nadia Boulanger expressed of him in a tribute published after his death. The Bach Organ Pastorale in F (arr. 1942) and the transcriptions of arias from Cantata 208 (1950) constitute Lipatti's unwavering devotion to Bach, music he played–the Andante cantabile from the organ suite–for the last time in his home ten days prior to his death. Borac's sweet realization of these Bach works can have only one effect: to make us wish Lipatti himself had bequeathed their sound by his own hands. —Gary Lemco in Audiophile Audition, January 19, 2013
Luiza Borac plays Lipatti
'Championing the work of a fellow Romanian'
Award-winning pianist Luiza Borac champions the compositions of fellow Romanian Dinu Lipatti in a 2-CD set that includes a number of world-premiere recordings.
Pianist Luiza Borac is the most dedicated champion of music from her native Romania. She was recognised with a BBC Music Magazine Award for her artistry and advocacy of the piano canon of Georges Enescu. She now turns to another compatriot best known as one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century who was also during his short lifetime a celebrated composer: Dinu Lipatti. With influences that range from the counterpoint of Bach to the lyricism of Chopin and the folk-tinged soundscapes of Enescu (Lipatti's godfather), as well as his teachers Paul Dukas and Nadia Boulanger, Lipatti forged an individual voice over the 18 years of his compositional career.
The rarities that Luiza has unearthed for this 2-disc set include a number of world premiere recordings including Lipatti's first Piano Sonata, an arrangement of Albeniz's Navarra, and the complex Fantasie. For the Concertino in Classical Style, Lipatti's first published composition, Luiza is joined by the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields conducted by Jaime Martin. Aiming to recreate Lipatti's sound world as faithfully as possible, Luiza performs on a Bechstein piano, Lipatti's instrument of choice. Presto Classical
Dinu Lipatti performs Chopin's Valse Op. 64 n. 2 in C sharp minor (n. 7) in this 1950 recording.
Demonstrating what might have been…
Dinu Lipatti's prowess as a pianist tended to overshadow his compositional abilities, but as this 2-CD set demonstrates, his succumbing to Hodgkin's Disease at the age of 33 in 1950 robbed the world of a versatile and imaginative composer. His youthful work reflected the influences of those he studied: his "Nocturnes" are suffused with the Romantic melancholy of Ravel and Faure, while his affinity for Bach is evident in the "Concertino en style classique." Lipatti's "Sonatine" for left hand is a devilish tyro showcase, ably navigated here by Luiza Borac, while the premiere recording of his five-part "Fantasie" demonstrates the range and intelligence he might have ultimately transferred to symphonic works, had time permitted. –Andy Gill, The Independent


We received news that our father passed away. It was very sudden. We heard that he fell and cracked his ribs, and 2 days later he was taken to emergency room and passed away. Life can be very fragile. He was a strong person and we got along well. He loved our family and we will miss him a lot.
Instead of thinking about this and wondering where he is now, we decided to go on a hike. In the beautiful nature, especially when there is some climbing of boulders, we can forget about the loss. Being in the nature can reset our emotions and refresh us. I felt God's warmness for all the beauty he has given us to appreciate. I think I will do this more, especially when there are sadness and challenges.


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I am honored to be here today as this year's William Smith senior speaker.
Originally when asked for senior speakers at Commencement I wasn't sure if it was something I could do. I thought of all of the reasons I shouldn't do it but that list was outweighed by one thing, the reason why I should...the thing outweighing all of my thoughts of not being the most qualified in our class, the most well-known, or even the most involved was how I felt when it really began to hit me that we were graduating, and how proud I am to be a William Smith woman graduating with this class after the fastest four years of my life.
Today, I am not going to stand before you and discuss the future and what we will do or be. As one of you I stand here as excited, confused, nervous, frantic, exhilarated, and exhausted as I believe a few of you may also be. Today, the breeze here feels a little bit different. Doesn't it? There is a heavy finality that comes with these last moments here.
Today, we are finally certified smart. Who knew this day would come?
The reason I refuse to stand here and give any major advice or insights is simple. I have no idea what the future holds. I have not been out in the work force; I'm no more or less accomplished than any of you. But today we emerge together, as sleep deprived as ever, but as the most engaged, most passionate, and smartest we have ever been.
The ways in which we have all prepared for this moment have been different but I personally know that the majority of this year we have been predominantly preoccupied with what is coming next. What are your plans? Where will you be? Who will you be?
We have spent time trying to figure out the next chapter, ignoring the fact that this one is closing. Be it through wishful thing, blind ambition, or just plain spacing out...for a lot of us today has snuck upon us and our time here at Hobart and William Smith is winding down.
From those awkward first days where we wandered around campus with goofy smiles and bright eyes looking for our new friends or new people to meet, we are now here. Look around, we are surrounded by best friends, family, roommates, and our professors.
We have been fortunate in our education. We did not attend some huge university where we were just one of the many. We can look around and celebrate each other's successes. I can look to the members of my class, and know who you are and what you've done. I can look to you and say let's honor one of us who will be volunteering his and her time as a Teach for America mentor. I can look to you and join in celebration of your graduate school acceptances. I can look to you and celebrate your entrepreneurship. Or your non-profit plans. Or to you and say how lucky that company is to have you among them. We know each other here. To be able to look around and know almost all of your class is of of the things that makes Hobart and William Smith so great. We can use these final moments to reflect on the distinctive education we've received and how the opportunities and challenges we have faced have shaped us.
We have had the opportunity to grow in a setting that has allowed us to seek out our own place in the world. Living in a small town with its beautiful backdrop we have begun to seek out our true selves. We are world travelers, teammates, students, and volunteers. We have seen other cultures, left it all on the field, held prominent internships, and in all of those experiences we have become our selves. Today is about us. Those of us who grew and changed; and realizing the changes we've made in these four years. It is about celebrating the time we have spent here, on this campus, with the people sitting next to you.
So, look at who you have become, look at your college life. Look at the pieces that make up this experience in its totality. Look to the absurdities, look to the great moments, and remember it all. The mornings after at your favorite breakfast place downtown, the quad days, the never-ending practices, the all nighters, the studio sessions that dragged on, the wine tours, and the time spent with your best friends when you really should have been editing that paper.
Together we have endured, together we have debated, together we have pushed each other. These are the things that have built us. Life seems to be beginning all over again today. But whichever paths we take, we will continue to strive, seek, and find the interesting. However we grow and change in the future, we are forever marked by today as William Smith alumnae and as Hobart alumni. We will continue to hunt our passions and live with conviction letting our curiosity and intuition lead the way.


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Preliminary project: The future of New York through the system of submarine building invented by Jerome Wenmaekers, 1874
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Lithograph and accompanying letter (18 August 1874) of Jerome Wenmaekers explaining plans for a proposed system of quays, docks, railway, and vehicular tunnels running underneath the Hudson River and East River in New York. Titled by Wenmaekers... more
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IndyCar Executives Talk about the Future of the Sport
Posted on September 20, 2019 September 21, 2019 Author Jared DePouwComment(0)
INDYCAR CEO Mark Miles announced Friday that consumption of NBC Sports Group's first full INDYCAR season has approached 1.3 million viewers per race for the first 15 events (Round 16 at Portland was not available at this time). That figure is based on total audience delivery, an industry measurement standard.
"That doesn't include the Portland data, which will contribute meaningfully, or here at Laguna Seca, both of which, as you know, are on NBC," Miles said. "Season to date, 11 races have posted growth over their comparable race viewership numbers last year, which we think is terrific."
Miles made the announcement alongside INDYCAR President Jay Frye and NBC Sports Group executives Jon Miller (President, Programming) and Sam Flood (Executive Producer, President, Production). Miles added that NBC's inaugural Indianapolis 500 broadcast had a total audience delivery of about 5½ million people, an 11 percent increase from the 2018 consumption.
"A great accomplishment and something (NBC Sports Group) worked very, very hard to make happen," Miles said. "We've been really pleased with the partnership, proud of the partnership. It's worked from our perspective really well, and to be able to report the results that bear that out is the proof in the pudding."
Flood said veteran broadcaster Mike Tirico was used as the Indianapolis 500's host as a signal of the importance of the event.
"Mike hosts the biggest events for NBC Sports," Flood said. "He's been there at the Olympics as the host. He's there at the Kentucky Derby. The big (sporting events) are signaled by Mike Tirico being there, and we made it a point right off the bat."
Flood said Tirico insisted he wants to return to the 500's broadcast in 2020.
Also, Miles reported that 97 percent of INDYCAR's sponsorships are in place for next season, which allows the emphasis to be on 2021 sales.
Frye reiterated plans are in place to implement a new Indy car protective Aeroscreen for 2020, a project in partnership with Red Bull Advance Technologies and several other key companies. The next step is a series of on-track tests, beginning with one at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Wednesday, Oct. 2. Additional tests are scheduled for Barber Motorsports Park on Monday, Oct. 7 and at Richmond Raceway on Tuesday, Oct. 15.
"We talked earlier about data doesn't drive (cars), drivers drive (them), so it's going to be that point," Frye said. "Now, we've got (the Aeroscreen) to where we think all the data shows it's going to be great. The clarity, the visuals, we went through a lot of the process already, but it's never been on the track. The track is the final send-off."
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Story Credit: INDYCAR PRPhoto Credit: INDYCAR Photo INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020) – James Hinchcliffe was fastest in the opening practice for the 104th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on Aug. 12 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, leading a strong day for Andretti Autosport. 2016 Indy 500 polesitter Hinchcliffe, from Toronto, led with a best Read More…
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Posted on July 8, 2018 January 24, 2019 Author Jared DePouw
Story Credit: INDYCAR PR Photo Credit: INDYCAR Photo NEWTON, Iowa (Sunday, July 8, 2018) – James Hinchcliffe has been seeking a reboot to his Verizon IndyCar Series season after not qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 in May. He found redemption with a victory Sunday at the Iowa Corn 300. The Schmidt Peterson Motorsports driver led Read More…
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Power finds sweet redemption with victory at Gateway Motorsports Park
Posted on August 26, 2018 January 24, 2019 Author Jared DePouw
Story Credit: INDYCAR PR Photo Credit: Jared DePouw MADISON, Illinois (Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018) – Will Power went from worst to first at Gateway Motorsports Park in the span of a year and moved into closer contention for the 2018 Verizon IndyCar Series championship in the process. Charging hard from the start, Power took control Read More…
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JAIA Chairman's Press Conference Speech, August 2021
Mr. Till Scheer
1.Opening Remarks
Right now, we are seeing some progress on Japan's COVID-19 vaccination program thanks to the great efforts of central and local governments, and we sincerely hope the situation will improve as soon as possible and that entering Japan on professional base will soon be possible again.
Many people, we in the auto industry included, are continuing to make major endless efforts to help us all overcome recent Covid-induced difficulties.
We would like to ask the government to continue providing support for a full-fledged recovery in the Japanese automobile market.
2.New Imported Vehicle Sales in the First Half of 2021
Four-wheel vehicles in the first half of 2021 from January to June, which continue on the recovery track first noted in the second half of 2020.
While we are seeing some rebound demand from the sharp decline caused by the spread of COVID-19 in 2020, vehicle sales exceeded the previous year's level for the four consecutive months from March through June. In June, sales increased by 45.2% year on year, recovering close to 2019 pre-Covid levels. In addition, seven brands reported record-high sales in the first half of the year.
The main factors underpinning this strong performance were the general shift to personal mobility as a safer means of transportation in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and a consequent growing demand for second cars, along with each brand's introduction of new models for their flagship mass-market vehicles as well as limited-edition models.
Sales of SUV models in particular continued strong due to outdoor demand. As a result, the SUV market share held by foreign automakers rose above 40% for the first time and reached a record-high for the first half.
Sales of EV and PHEV vehicles increased rapidly as JAIA member companies expanded their range of electric and other vehicles. Sales of electric vehicles in particular increased steadily in the first half to 3,270 units. That figure is 4.7 times higher than in the previous year.
As a result, overall sales of new foreign-brand vehicles increased by 19.3% year on year to 136,491 units in the first half of 2021. That figure represents the first year-on-year increase for the first half of the year in three years, and the attainment of a record –high 9.0% market share of registered vehicles. Furthermore, total imported vehicles, including vehicles made by Japanese automakers, also rose by 35.5% year on year to 186,818 units.
3.Outlook for New Imported Vehicle Sales in the Second Half of 2021
As we witness signs of improvement in consumer sentiment in Japan as well, we expect that future progress on Japan's vaccination program and other measures to combat COVID-19 and a lifting of Covid restrictions on movements will also help boost a further recovery in the automobile market.
Against that background, looking at imported vehicle sales in the second half of the year, we would expect that the sales of the new models of the volume segment launched in the first half will further grow. On top of that, further launches and introductions of new models and limited editions are awaiting, including electric vehicles and SUVs.
We are also focusing on whether teleworking-inspired lifestyle changes, such as rural migration and the holding of dual residences in the city and country, will also enhance the demand for vehicles.
Finally, in terms of annual sales, 2021 sales volumes should recover to pre-Covid level, nevertheless, the current Covid 19 situation as well as semiconductor shortage may affect the sales development for the rest of the year.
4.JAIA's Main Activities
Activities to revitalize the market.
One of JAIA's important roles is to revitalize the automobile market and reduce any burdens on vehicle users. As such, one of our main activities involves external affairs activities to the government to revise automobile-related taxes.
Regarding fiscal 2021 revisions to the automobile tax systems, as was requested by JAIA, a number of measures were implemented: extension of temporary special measures, including eco-car tax incentives and environmental performance levy, continuation and expansion of subsidies; and measures for clean diesel vehicles to mitigate abrupt changes. These prevented major increases in automobile-related taxes, so I wish to express our appreciation to the government once again. On the other hand, the tax burden for registered vehicles remains more than double that for kei cars, so we need to see a more thorough review of this issue.
JAIA will continue to advocate for further reductions to the automobile-related tax burden, which is excessive even by international standards, and for the simplification and fairness of the tax systems.
The environmental area. In particular, the spread of electric vehicles and the expansion of charging infrastructure.
As you know, last year, the Japanese government announced its major policy outline for achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. That was followed, in January this year, by the announcement of a target to ensure electric vehicles account for 100% of new passenger car sales by 2035. Then, in June, the government announced its green growth strategy and a specific goal to install 150,000 chargers, including 30,000 public quick chargers. Let me say that JAIA greatly appreciates these moves by the Japanese government.
If we look at the measures being taken in other countries, in Germany, subsidies for vehicle purchases have been increased against the backdrop of economic measures to counteract the impact of the spread of COVID-19. Charging infrastructure and the range of electric vehicles on offer also have been expanded. As a result, in Germany, EVs increased 3.1 times year-on-year and PHEVs 4.4 times year-on-year in the new passenger cars registration in 2020. In addition, EV and PHEV sales as a proportion of Germany's total new vehicle sales rose to above 20% in the first half of 2021.
We expect the Japanese government to continue to support the promotion of electric vehicles, by, for example, continuing or further expanding subsidies for electric vehicles and charging infrastructure.
Last year, JAIA established a task force as a shared platform to promote EV and PHEV, and has been engaging in relevant activities. Part of those activities involved conducting a user survey last year, which clearly highlighted various issues. First, imported electric vehicles were not fully recognized. Second, when it comes to buying a car, users are sometimes hesitant to purchase electric vehicles due to either a lack of charging infrastructure or concerns about the charging. And third, user profiles revealed that certain types of people were more open to buying EVs and that the range of EVs on offer needed to be expanded.
Following these survey results, on June 10, JAIA held an exhibition event to raise public awareness based on the concept of "Start now to prepare for 2035. Work to create a carbon neutral era," with JAIA members displaying a full lineup of imported EV and PHEV, including vehicles that had not been released in Japan.
Many journalists from 35 media organizations attended the event, and we received video messages from Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Ministry of Land Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, and Ministry of the Environment, all praising the timely nature of the event.
If you want to promote electric vehicles, it is vital to expand charging infrastructure, as indicated in the government's green growth strategy. To give you an example, imported vehicles make up approximately 25% of the registered vehicles in Tokyo's 23 wards and around 50% in Minato ward. JAIA sees the enhancement of public charging infrastructure in urban areas and the expansion of charging facilities in apartment complexes as urgent issues. Dealerships are accelerating their moves to install charging facilities in response to electrification trends. The government has offered subsidy support to these dealers, but those subsidies come with conditions, such as a dealership is not eligible for subsidy support if a quick charger is available within 15 km. We expect those conditions to be abolished.
So, let me say once again. It is extremely important to expand the quantity, and quality, of charging infrastructure to match the expansion of new electric vehicles sales and stock of those vehicles. There are many ways to do this, but JAIA is paying particular attention to demonstration experiments for roadside quick chargers currently being carried out in Yokohama and private companies that are offering charging facility installation services in apartment complexes.
While the market for electric vehicles is expected to expand as Japan's carbon neutral strategy is steadily implemented, we will likely witness fierce competition in terms of price, performance, and services including charging. Furthermore, we believe the formulation of appropriate life cycle assessments, from production, through use, disposal, and recycling in a harmonized manner with major markets, will become increasingly important over the medium- to long-term.
JAIA will continue to support our members to enhance their commercial viability and expand their product lineup, while also working to further improve the visibility of imported vehicles and grasp user needs.
Activities related to safety and international harmonization of regulations.
It is extremely important that Japanese standards and certification systems are in harmony with those in the world so we can provide imported vehicles that meet Japanese standards without subjecting the Japanese consumers to additional unnecessary costs. JAIA has been requiring the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to harmonize Japanese standards with United Nations international regulations, such as UNR and GTR. Furthermore, regarding the certification system for confirming standards compliance, we have also been asking the Ministry to utilize the Reciprocal Recognition of Approval system based on the UN's 1958 Agreement for certifying as many motor vehicle devices as possible.
These JAIA activities culminated in the decision to start operating the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval (IWVTA) certification system for the whole vehicle from April 2019. Some additional target devices still need to be included to make the IWVTA system more complete. However, the new UN-R154 relating to the most important issues, namely emissions, fuel / electricity efficiency, was proposed for inclusion in the IWVTA list of candidates at the UN's Working Party 29 Meeting in June 2021. This is a major step forward for creating a complete IWVTA, and JAIA has great expectations about this move.
When it comes to automobile safety technologies, the advanced emergency braking system (AEBS) has fixed requirements for vehicles and pedestrians that are determined by safety regulations. The range of imported vehicles offering safety-conscious features is increasing, such as bicycle- or intersection-responsive AEBS. Other safety devices that help a vehicle maintain its lane and prevent lane departure, or high-functioning headlights that prevent glare from oncoming traffic are also increasing.
In addition, the autonomous driving technologies being developed are making steady progress toward the auto industry's ultimate goal of zero accidents. In order to promote the widespread development of autonomous driving technology and build an attractive market, it is very important to ensure the international harmonization of autonomous driving-related laws and regulations. For example, Level 2 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), event data recorders (EDR), Level 3 or above automated lane-keeping systems (ALKS) and data storage systems for automated driving (DSSAD), where we expect to see accelerated commercialization. To encourage this, it is important to achieve international harmonization of standards from the safety logic building stage for advanced safety systems, such as autonomous driving.
In order to ensure the safety of autonomous and other advanced vehicles, it is important to ensure the safety of in-vehicle systems, such as cyber security (CS), software updating (SU), and the way in which they are used. To respond efficiently these requirements, we need to take steps from a global perspective by, for example, utilizing the CS/SU management systems of overseas OEMs in Japan.
In addition to promoting these initiatives, JAIA members also want to launch autonomous driving and connected vehicles onto the market in a timely manner going forward.
Promotion of automobile fair trade and our efforts in the area of after-sales service.
Regarding automobile fair trade, JAIA will continue to actively participate in working groups of Japan's Automobile Fair Trade Council, to ensure JAIA members are well informed about automobile fair competition protocols, and to promote activities designed to ensure fair trade.
In the area of after-sales service, JAIA members will comply with the laws of Japan and work to appropriately respond to various outstanding issues. These issues include the electronic vehicle inspection program that utilizes on-board diagnostics (OBD) signals and is scheduled to be introduced in Japan as a means of adapting advanced electronic control devices. Other issues relate to Japan's newly revised specific maintenance system, and the problem of securing mechanics and other service personnel who are capable of appropriately maintaining the required electronic and electrical equipment.
5.Activities for Imported Motorcycles
The number of newly registered imported small motorcycles increased by 17.1% to 11, 476 units in the first half of 2021 (January to June 2021) compared to the 9,797 units registered in the same period last year. That represents the second consecutive year-on-year rise in first-half registered imported motorcycles, and the first time the figure has topped 10,000 units in four years.
I think a number of factors are at play here. First, motorcycles offer an alternative of transportation that enables the rider to avoid the 3C's associated with COVID-19, namely closed spaces, crowds, and close contact. Second, consumers are drawn to imported motorcycles that exude both a strong sense of particular interests to enjoy without 3C's and unique product features.
The first of JAIA's two pillars of motorcycle activities focuses on market revitalization. One of those activities involves the holding of imported motorcycle test ride events for the media, something that we were able to achieve in April, with Covid precautionary measures, for the first time in two years.
In addition to this, JAIA has been involved in various external affairs activities in concert with other organizations to improve the environment for motorcycle users. Thanks to those efforts, we have seen some progress on expressway tolls. While motorcycle users have to apply in advance, the campaign for using the expressway for a fixed rate fee of 50% that for a regular passenger vehicle will start next year.
On our second activity pillar, promoting the international harmonization of regulations, JAIA's motorcycles division seeks to realize further international harmonization of safety and environmental regulations, with the UNR41-05 uniform provision for motorcycle noise being adopted at the United Nations meeting. We will continue to work proactively in this area.
6.Conclusion
In conclusion, I can assure you that each JAIA member will continue to provide attractive products with excellent environmental and safety performance. At the same time JAIA will continue to work with the Japanese government and automobile-related organizations to reduce burdens on users, and to help realize a carbon-neutral society.
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Otorhinolaringology (ORL) is the Medical-Surgical Speciality of Hospital da Luz Coimbra that encompasses the Diagnostic, Medical and Surgical treatment of diseases of the ears, nose and throat, including oncological pathology and cervical surgery.
This Speciality has a team with quality and experience, which performs its Clinical and Surgical activity with the latest technological advances.
The Otorhinolaringology Team at Hospital da Luz Coimbra has vast experience in the diagnostics and treatment of pathologies associated to the ORL area.
Cirurgia otológica— Mais de 3000 cirurgias efetuadas (Estapedectomias; Timpanoplastias; Mastoidectomias e Implantes Cocleares).
Fez parte da Comissão Organizadora e Comité Cientifico do Simposium Europeu de Implantes Cocleares Pediátricos que decorreu em Lisboa de 25a 28 de Maio de 2017.
Graduated in Medicine from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Coimbra (1981).
Started Hospital activity in the Hospitals of the University of Coimbra (1982).
He was a member of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Coimbra as assistant professor of otorhinolaryngology (1986).
He obtained the otorhinolaryngology specialist degree (1990).
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I, like many older millennials, grew up with the original Playstation 1 or PSX. One of the games that I have a lot fond memories of is the original Resident Evil. This is the game that basically brought Survival Horror games to the mainstream. The genre keeps evolving till this very day. It was the combination of being able to survive from zombies, and the charm of the silly voice acting.
Unfortunately, the game just simply didn't age well. For me, it is mostly the tank controls. I wasn't fond of them in 1996. Now in 2017, I really have a hard time with them. They did remake the game for GameCube a few years later. It improved the graphics and changed to what I felt was far less entertaining voice acting, and did nothing for the controls.
Fortunately, Capcom did something about that in the most recent re-release, Resident Evil HD Remaster. Better graphics and controls. The controls are on par with Final Fantasy VII, which I felt was a good way at the time to handle 3D controls with prerendered backgrounds.
There is just one problem. It doesn't have the original voice acting.
The HD Remaster, unfortunately has the voice acting from the Gamecube remake. Blegh…
The Good News for PC Owners of Resident Evil HD Remaster
Resident Evil was legendary for its terrible voice acting. The Gamecube remake was still pretty bad, but much less entertaining. Thankfully, thanks to the great PC modding community, you can get the best of both worlds. The best graphics. The improved controls. Also, of course, you get a Jill sandwich on the side. It is the best concoction of the first Resident Evil that exists.
Here is a sample from our YouTube channel:
https://youtu.be/TVpnc50Vre0
You can find the mod for the PC Version here.
Here are some favorite Quotes from the game:
"STOP! DON'T, OPEN, THAT, DOOR!"
"That was too close. You were almost a Jill sandwich!"
"Blood! Jill, see if you can find anymore clues. I'll be examining this… I hope this is not CHRIS' blood!"
"Jill, here's a lockpick. It might come in handy if you, "the master of unlocking", take it with you."
"I know, but I found this weapon. It's really powerful, especially against living things!"
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One of the easiest mistakes to make as a company is to lose sight of where you're headed. When your team has their heads down, hammering away at their keyboards, it's important to have a destination to look towards to keep everything else in perspective. This week, Kalv and Pat talk about the process Brewhouse is taking to establishing a Big Dream for the next 3–5 years, and what we hope that Big Dream will do for us as we work day to day crafting products people love.
Brewhouse bills clients based on weekly iterations. However, there is an ongoing discussion about whether pricing your work based on time is the most effective approach. This week, Kalv and Pat chat about pricing design and development for client services.
Conversational UIs are all the rage these days. With the rise in access to mobile devices in developing countries, chat services and bots are quickly becoming critical for economic development. How do we take advantage of this changing paradigm here in North America? Kalv and Pat talk about their experience with conversational UIs and discuss the problems still to be solved in this emerging space.
This week, Kalv and Pat are joined by technical leader and serial entrepreneur, Joe Stump. As the founder of Sprint.ly, SimpleGeo, and Attachments.me, Joe has gained a tremendous amount of knowledge and wisdom which he graciously shared with our listeners during a live Blab.im chat.


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Can't Think of a Pitch? Try a Trope
Josh Inglis, July 19, 2019
Pitching is a big part of PR. It's the act of reaching out to people in the media (reporters, podcasters, editors, etc.), introducing them to yourself or your company, and helping them find a perfect story – one that will attract readers while bringing your startup the attention you deserve.
We spend a lot of time around the Propllr offices crafting and refining pitches, and if you're still in the DIY PR phase, you probably do the same.
And you've likely noticed that it's hard. Reporters don't want to write about you or your product in a vacuum. Before they decide if they want to write about it at all, they want to have context and to make it relevant to as many readers as possible.
That's why pitching is hard. Doing it well takes time and practice. We feel your pain.
You have to research potential targets and their audiences to see who might want to cover you – and know what about your story is relevant to them.
You have to get enough distance from your startup to figure out what its most interesting stories are – and tell those stories in a way that puts you in a good light but without overt promotion.
And you have to figure out how to tell that story in a compelling way – in just a few words since reporters don't like long pitches.
All that, of course, during a busy day of actually running your business.
I'm here today with good news: if you're stuck on pitching, tropes offer a handy shortcut to new ideas.
Here's how to think about tropes and how to use them to pitch your company's story.
Tropes Make the New Familiar
When a startup describes itself as "the Uber of X," it's relying on a trope (though admittedly an overused one – more on that later).
We use tropes like this because they're time savers: by referencing something familiar that your audience already understands (Uber), you're able to reframe the unfamiliar thing (your company) within a larger context (its industry).
Tropes are the "standing on the shoulders of giants" of journalism (which, for those of you playing along at home, was itself a trope).
We know tropes work because we see them all the time as headlines. Reporters often use tropes to communicate a lot of information in a tiny amount of space.
When you see a title like The 7 Deadly Sins of Retirement Planning, you immediately understand that the article will explain things you absolutely shouldn't do if you don't want your retirement to be hell.
… Sometimes Too Familiar
Be warned, though: when it comes to tropes, there's a fine line between "useful" and "overused."
When tropes are repeated too often, they slip into the realm of cliché, at which point our minds gloss over them because they're so familiar, which is not useful in pitching.
At this point, it's safe to say "the Uber of X" is off the table. Ditto for "X is the new Y" and any assertion of "taking x to the next level."
But there are still plenty of tropes out there to use when you pitch. Here are a few I've seen work.
Tropes to Try
Next time you're having trouble fitting your company's story into a concise pitch, try one of these handy tropes:
What X Can Teach Us About Y, where Y is a topic unrelated to X
What it does: Ties together two topics that seem to be unrelated
Why it works: The juxtaposition automatically creates interest, making readers want to click and read
Example: What Kylie Jenner Can Teach Us About M&A
The Future of X: A Conversation with Y, where X is an industry and Y is a founder in that industry
What it does: Promises to predict the future
Why it works: We all like a good prediction, especially from an expert
Example: The Future of Payments: A Conversation with Hassan Ahmed of Venmo
(This) X Startup Wants You to Y, where X is an adjective and Y is an action (the more outrageous, funny, surprising, or ostentatious, the better)
What it does: Establishes clear desires for a main character (the startup)
Why it works: It taps into our love of storytelling. This structure is basically the whole premise of fiction: following characters as they get closer to and farther away from what they want.
Example: Millennial Booze Startup Haus Wants You to Ditch the Aperol Spritz
The X's Guide to Y, where X is a relatable label (millennial, misfit, nerd, entrepreneur) and Y is anything at all
What it does: Promises targeted and useful information
Why it works: This trope makes an incredibly clear promise; if you're targeting the right audience (i.e., someone it can benefit), you'll likely strike a chord
Example: The Entrepreneur's Guide to World-Class Customer Service
Your Most Important X May Be Y, where X is something your audience values and Y is some descriptor indicating that it's not being valued
What it does: Strikes fear into its audience's hearts
Why it works: Classic FUD – fear, uncertainty, and doubt. Too much of this can get old, but a little strategic FUD can be a great way to get people's attention
Example: Your Most Important Workplace Benefit May Be the Most Overlooked
They Were Trying to X. Instead They Y-ed, where X is a verb and Y is a completely different verb.
What it does: Again, this trope sets up clear wants for a main character, while also hinting that things don't go as planned (i.e., creating conflict, another key element of storytelling).
Why it works: In addition to giving us some really interesting stakes to latch onto, the juxtaposition of the unrelated things intrigues us
Example: He Was Looking for Opals. Instead He Found a New Dinosaur Species
The X is Broken. Here's How to Fix It, where X is anything big or small
What it does: Makes a bold claim and promises new ideas
Why it works: We all want the world to work better. People who come up with ways to make that happen are exciting.
Example: The Welfare State Is Broken. Here's How to Fix It
X Is Big Business, and Ys Are Z-ing, where X is something surprising, Y is people in a given industry, and Z is something they're doing
What it does: Offers new information about a familiar topic
Why it works: We all want to be better informed; this structure promises that we will be
Example: Drones Are Big Business, and Chicago Firms Are Diving In
The X Who Founded Y, where X is a type of hobbyist and Y is something impressive
What it does: Offers a human interest angle to a business story
Why it works: We all like stories about people; plus, again, the juxtaposition of unrelated topics is compelling.
Example: The Tae Kwon Do Blackbelt Who Runs the Nasdaq
This X Is Doing Y, where X is a profession and Y is something interesting they're doing
What it does: Offers straightforward insight into something that's happening
Why it works: For one, it's basic storytelling. For another, the "This" construction offers a sense of immediacy that tends to resonate and signals to the readers that it's a personal story.
Example: This Scientist Is Creating Fictional Asteroids to Save Humanity from Armageddon
What Xes Are Saying About Y, where X is a type of professional or expert and Y is a news story
What it does: Offers an expert or industry-specific take on current events
Why it works: It promises a look beyond the headlines at how events are affecting various groups
Example: What Agents Are Saying About Zillow's Self-Guided Home Tours
Besides these examples, you may also want to consider seasonal tropes ("Spring Cleaning Your Portfolio"), holiday tropes (A Cryptocurrency Carol: The Ghosts of Bitcoins Present), and tropes that play on familiar groups of things (the good, the bad, and the ugly; the 10 commandments, the seven deadly sins, etc.).
Other Ways to Land the Pitch
Like any tool, tropes won't work in every situation. If you're looking for other ways to get your story out there, see how startups have found success:
How to maximize success by minimizing pitch targets
How to turn a cease-and-desist letter into PR gold
How to get covered in trade magazines


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Many alumni give back by working in the non-profit sector, sitting on boards of foundations and organizations, serving at the highest levels of government, becoming elected officials, volunteering for Yale, and sharing time, experience and energy with volunteer community projects. The Yale Day of Service is a chance for alumni around the world to come together on one day to celebrate this tradition of service. On the Yale Day of Service, alumni and their families and friends work side by side to make communities better because Yale alumni live there. Many Yale Day of Service projects are part of ongoing service efforts by local Yale Clubs or other Yale alumni organizations, a good number of which have grown out of a first Yale Day of Service effort. The Yale Day of Service is a wonderful way for members of the Yale community to meet and reconnect with alumni who share this commitment to giving back. And for many alumni, the program provides the opportunity to share this value with their children (and grandchildren) through example -- and fun! -- as they work together on projects where they live.
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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - July 10, 2014) - Columbus Gold Corporation (TSX VENTURE:CGT) ("Columbus Gold") (CGT) is pleased to report the results of initial metallurgical tests on gold and silver mineralization at its Eastside gold project in Esmeralda County, Nevada.
Fourteen samples of rotary drill cuttings were selected for the initial metallurgical tests using 92 hour, cyanide-leach, bottle roll tests. Testwork was performed by Kappes, Cassiday, and Associates (KCA) in Reno, Nevada. The samples were selected to represent a wide range of gold and silver grade, differing depths below the surface, differing areas of the deposit, and differing oxidation.
One split of each of the fourteen samples was ground to 80% passing 200 mesh. The average recovery from cyanide leaching of this ground material was 95% for gold and 52% for silver. The gold recoveries ranged from 85% to 99% and the silver recoveries ranged from 27% to 79%. The entire KCA report is available for review at the following link: www.columbusgoldcorp.com/i/nr/2014-07-10-report.pdf.
Almost all gold mineralization drilled at Eastside is oxidized with the exception of only one deep intercept in Hole ES-32 which was unoxidized and sulfide-bearing, but is amenable to leaching with cyanide as shown by the KCA leach results of the sample taken from the 965-970 ft (294-296 meters) deep intercept in vertical hole ES-32. The gold recovery from this unoxidized sample was 95% and the silver recovery was 79%.
In addition a second split of each of the 14 drill samples was processed "as is", or exactly as collected at the drill, with no grinding or crushing. These samples varied greatly from sample to sample in the amount of coarse and fine material present. The largest fragments of solid rock ranged up to 3/4 of an inch (19 mm) in size. On the other hand, some of the samples had little rock above 1/2 inch in size (12 mm). A visual estimate of the amount of coarse versus fine material in each sample, and the maximum fragment sizes present, is contained in the KCA report linked above.
The recoveries from the 14 "as is" samples by cyanide leaching for 92 hours averaged 57% for gold and 18% for silver. The range of recoveries from the "as is" samples was extreme, ranging from 20% to 85% for gold, and from 6% to 52% for silver. The wide range in results does not seem to be due to grade, depth, oxidation, or alteration type, but rather to the variation in the amount of coarse material in the samples. Further testing is in progress, beginning with screen analysis of raw samples.
The purpose of metallurgical tests on "as is" materials is to begin to understand if Eastside gold mineralization might be processed by heap leach techniques, although it is impossible to predict actual recoveries from such preliminary testing. Much larger samples, usually obtained by core drilling, and metallurgical testing of that core, including column leach tests, will be necessary before one can more accurately predict heap leach recoveries and properly evaluate crushing. Columbus management believes that these results are sufficiently encouraging to proceed with further testing. Core drilling is planned as part of the next drilling program currently being permitted.
Andy Wallace is a Certified Professional Geologist (CPG) with the American Institute of Professional Geologists and is the Qualified Person under NI 43-101 who has reviewed and approved the technical content of this press release. Mr. Wallace is a director of Columbus Gold and the principal of Cordilleran Exploration Company (Cordex), which is conducting exploration and project generation activities for Columbus Gold on an exclusive basis.
This release contains forward-looking information and statements, as defined by law including without limitation Canadian securities laws and the "safe harbor" provisions of the US Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 ("forward-looking statements"), respecting drilling, testing, sampling, metallurgical studies, potential mining methods, permitting, the apparent reason for a wide range of recoveries and Columbus Gold's general exploration plans. Forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to be materially different from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including without limitation the ability to acquire necessary permits and other authorizations; environmental compliance; cost increases; availability of qualified workers and drill equipment; competition for mining properties; risks associated with exploration projects, mineral reserve and resource estimates (including the risk of assumption and methodology errors); dependence on third parties for services; non-performance by contractual counterparties; title risks; and general business and economic conditions. Forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions that may prove to be incorrect, including without limitation assumptions about: general business and economic conditions; the timing and receipt of required approvals; availability of financing; power prices; ability to procure equipment and supplies including without limitation drill rigs; and ongoing relations with employees, partners and joint venturers. The foregoing list is not exhaustive Columbus Gold undertakes no obligation to update any of the foregoing except as required by law.


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est un film musical américain coproduit, écrit et réalisé par Richard LaGravenese et sorti en 2014.

Le film est entièrement chanté. Toutes les chansons de Cathy commencent au moment de la séparation puis remontent chronologiquement dans le temps ; toutes les chansons de Jamie suivent l'ordre chronologique depuis leur rencontre. Les deux lignes chronologiques se rejoignent au milieu du film lors de la demande en mariage.

Synopsis

Cathy vient de se faire quitter par Jamie. Leur relation n'aura duré que cinq ans, mariage compris. Cathy est une jeune actrice en mal de succès, Jamie en a bénéficié dès la parution de son premier roman, mais le succès lui est monté à la tête. Le film retrace, dans le désordre, leur parcours commun.

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 Titre original :
 Réalisation : Richard LaGravenese
 Scénario : Richard LaGravenese d'après la comédie musicale The Last Five Years de Jason Robert Brown
 Décors : Michael Fitzgerald
 Direction artistique : Sorangel Fersobe
 Costumes : Ciera Wells
 Montage : Sabine Hoffmann
 Musique : Jason Robert Brown
 Photographie : Steven Meizler
 Son : Benjamin Cheah
 Production : Janet Brenner, Kurt Deutsch, Richard LaGravenese et Lauren Versel
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 Sociétés de distribution :  The Weinstein Company
 Pays d'origine :
 Budget :
 Langue : Anglais
 Durée : 94 minutes
 Format :
 Genre : Film musical
 Dates de sortie :
  :  (festival international du film de Toronto 2014)
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Distribution
 Anna Kendrick  : Cathy Hyatt
 Jeremy Jordan : Jamie Wellerstein
 Natalie Knepp : Alise Michaels
 Nic Novicki : Karl
 Sherie Rene Scott
 Alan Simpson : Ryan James
 Randy Redd

Distinctions

Nominations et sélections
 Festival international du film de Toronto 2014 : sélection « Special Presentations »

Notes et références

Liens externes

Film américain sorti en 2014
Film tourné à New York
Film distribué par The Weinstein Company
Adaptation d'une comédie musicale au cinéma
Film musical américain des années 2010