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South Africa's fibre market heads for further consolidation
Amid the heighted activity in the South African fibre market in recent years, the next phase will likely result in further
consolidation as fibre network operators (FNOs) plan to extend their reach.
This is the word from Juanita Clark, CEO of Digital Council Africa, which was recently rebranded from FTTx Council Africa, commenting on what's next for the local fibre scene.
South Africa's fibre market is billed as one of the highest-growth industries, with fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) or fibre-to-the-building Internet subscriptions increasing by 168.2% between 2015 and 2019, according to the 2020 State of the ICT Sector report.
The report, compiled by the Independent Communications Authority of SA (ICASA), shows the number of FTTH or fibre-to-the-building Internet subscriptions rose from 31 843 recorded in 2015, to more than 1.6 million in 2019.
The ICASA report states South Africa's fibre network and data centre markets are expanding rapidly, with the former's subscriptions having increased by 28.8% in 2019.
ICASA defines FTTH/building Internet subscriptions as the number of Internet subscriptions using fibre-to-the-home or fibre-to-the- building, at downstream speeds equal to, or greater than, 256 Kbit/s.
This, it says, includes subscriptions where fibre goes directly to the subscriber's premises, or fibre-to-the-building subscriptions that terminate no more than two metres from an external wall of the building.
This year has also seen FNOs − namely Vumatel, Frogfoot Networks and HeroTel −intensify network connections outside major metropoles to areas such as Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein and Polokwane, to name a few.
No hidden contenders
Instead of more fibre providers coming onto the scene, Clark suspects there will be more merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the near future.
The Digital Council Africa CEO says there seems to be a lot of interest from investors who are keen to take advantage of the enormous growth in the digital connectivity sector.
However, she doesn't foresee a big challenger stepping out of the shadows. "This is simply because the market is quite complex to navigate if you don't have experience, coupled with the fact that it
has matured significantly over the last decade.
"Add to that the pace of change in the sector and therefore it is unlikely that we will see a significant new contender in this market."
What's more likely to happen is consolidation. "I suspect we may see further consolidation as operators set themselves up to participate in the increased demand for connectivity. The fibre industry is a capital-intensive sector and constant investment in network expansion is required. This, unfortunately, makes it dificult for smaller players to keep up as they continuously have to raise capital to keep pace with bigger players that have access to greater capex build budgets.
"This is not a South African issue; it is a global trend, and a simple case of business economics. However, the digital economy offers diverse opportunities for the SMME market, including civil construction, maintenance, build and transfer, solutions provisioning, Internet service providers, over-the-top services, to name a few."
On whether the local fibre industry needs more players to encourage competition, she explains there are currently 30+ FNOs in the sector, making it a very competitive environment.
"In my opinion, it is not a question of how many players we need; it is a question of maintaining a high-quality build standard that is sustainable in a very competitive environment. Building networks that can withstand the increase in demand and perform is critical to consumers.
"As an association, we are equally concerned about competition, and the building of superior networks that can serve consumers well over the next 25 years. To do that, companies need to adhere to strict deployment standards, which in turn require financial commitment critical to the life-cycle of the network. If poor quality networks are constructed due to short-cuts taken, consumers will pay the ultimate price on unstable networks."
[Caption] Juanita Clark, CEO of Digital Council Africa.
Much in demand
As more employees worked from home during the height of the COVID-19-induced national lockdown, there was increased uptake of fibre services to meet their Internet needs.
Clark says the COVID19 pandemic has highlighted the need for digital connectivity and related services and has compressed digital transformation, which would have taken years, into days and weeks.
"During the early days of lockdown those with access to digital platforms could continue to do their jobs remotely. This was certainly true for learners and students as well. Conversely, during the level five lockdown, 6.4 million children did not have access to education.
"As we stand right now, it does not seem that the pandemic is about to ease up – and therefore adopting digital transformation is the only way in which you can future-proof your life, career and business."
Despite the surge in demand for FTTH services, this did not translate into an increase in prices. "Some companies did increase their prices, but this was simply an annual increase and had nothing to do with the pandemic or demand. In fact, during the first few months of the pandemic, companies that were due to increase their prices kept it the same in an attempt to support consumers.
"Keep in mind that annual price increases are a normal business process, which is instituted as operating costs increase. FTTH services are still priced very favourably in comparison to other
access technologies."
Township economy
It's been said FNOs usually deploy their infrastructure in more aPuent areas, but that is slowly changing.
Last year, Telkom and Frogfoot Networks announced plans to rollout fibre in one of SA's most advanced townships, Soweto.
Communications minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams last year challenged the industry to work with government in the deployment of fibre infrastructure so that all South Africans, especially those in rural areas, have access to fibre.
According to Clark, fibre providers are already deploying in lower- income areas at exceptional price points aimed specifically at the affordable housing market.
"This is something we are very excited about as we develop the township economy and narrow the digital divide. What is equally exciting is that the early numbers show that adoption and uptake exceeds that of higher income areas.
"The sector is very committed to finding better, faster and less expensive ways to deploy infrastructure. Operators are consistently testing new deployment methodologies and many of it will include collaboration with government to ensure some blockages are removed. It has never been more critical for all to work together to make sure no one is left outside of the potential of the digital economy," she concludes.
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Honoré de Balzac (1799-1850), one of the great novelists of all literature and author of "La Comédie humaine", came of Midi peasant stock through his grandfather, whose surname had originally been 'Balssa,' and Parisian stock through his mother. He was born at Tours, where his father had an employment to do with army supplies. At the College des Oratoriens at Vendrûme (1807-13) he seemed a loutish, far from brilliant pupil, but he was, in secret, devouring the school library so rapidly that he had a breakdown.
By 1814 his father was employed in Paris and Balzac went to a private school. There, in a lawyer's office, he acquired the sound knowledge of law and the ways of lawyers, which pervades his work. In 1819 his parents agreed to his forsaking law for literature, and gave him a meager allowance. On this he scraped along in a garret and wrote poems, history, and a tragedy (Cromwell), all equally bad.
In 1820 his parents made him return home to Villeparisis, near Paris, where they had retired. Here he published several overwrought, sensational novels under pseudonyms but earned neither fame nor money. Then, once more on his own in Paris, he devoted himself to grandiose, often harebrained, commercial schemes in the hope of winning fortune and freedom to write.
But in spite of financial help from women friends he was, at the age of twenty-nine, over 100,000 francs in debt.
Undaunted by failure he picked up his pen and within five months had produced Les Chouans (1829).
This, the first novel to be published under his own name, and his first success, showed his great gift for setting a scene with living figures, acting from plausible motives.
He had at last gotten into his stride.
His output became prodigious - some ninety-one novels and tales between 1829 and 1848 over and above the increasing demands of regular journalism. Balzac possessed legendary stamina, working from ten to fourteen hours daily, often going to bed at six in the evening and rising at midnight to write till the following mid-day, subsisting meanwhile on strong black coffee which be brewed himself. In 1832, shortly after the publication of La Peau de chagrin, Balzac received a letter of admiration and criticism from Mme Hanska (1801-82), a wealthy Polish countess.
This began a long correspondence and - without hindering others - a liaison with Mme Hanska. The outcome, in 1850, was marriage (celebrated in Berdichev), after Mme Hanska had been eight years a widow, and too late for her money to be of use: Balzac, whose powers had been failing for some time, died only a few months later.


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HS2 Review
Yesterday, the Government announced an independent and rigorous review into the High Speed 2 project so that we can obtain clear advice on the future of the project.
The Prime Minister has been clear that transport infrastructure has the potential to drive economic growth, redistribute opportunity and support towns and cities across the UK, but that investments must be subject to continuous assessment of their costs and benefits.
Douglas Oakervee and his expert panel will consider all the evidence available and provide us with clear advice on the future of the project.
· The final report will be sent by the autumn and inform our decisions on next steps for the project.
Why this matters: This review will provide evidence which could lead to the 'green light' being given to HS2 which will directly impact on the residents of Toton and the wider Broxtowe Constituency.
Darren commented 'This review will provide evidence which could lead to the 'green light' being given to HS2 which will directly impact on the residents of Toton and the wider Broxtowe Constituency.'

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Investment in construction projects can increase rapidly. There are several reasons for this – the development, preparation and execution of a project, for example, unexpected costs entail, and the subsequent management and maintenance plays a role. For your budget under control, it is important that you as much insight into the total cost spectrum. Cost engineering is an excellent solution in this area.
In cost engineering is not only looked at the costs caused by the scope and planning of a construction project to be created, but also to the economic risks that the project it may face. This high resolution makes the ideal tool for cost engineering projects effectively and efficiently.
The term cost engineering suggests that the area is mainly based on numbers. In practice, however, a different picture: cost engineering covers all parts and phases of a construction project, and requires experience with a wide range of disciplines. Calculations herein provides only part of the answer – modern construction projects are becoming increasingly complex, and are therefore better served by an approach that takes into account all possible details.
This integral form of cost engineering is the trademark of IGG. Our consultants combine years of experience in economic construction with extensive knowledge of project management, design processes and planning methods during the entire process to offer the right support.
If you are in the exploratory phase of a construction project? The sooner you decide to apply cost engineering, the easier it will be to effectively manage your construction costs. Our integrated approach to cost engineering provides not only a clear picture of all economic aspects of your project, but also offers practical perspectives to quality, cost and time optimal balance. Moreover IGG an independent consultancy – you can always rely on a relevant cooperation.
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Most of the time gatherings in my home are impromptu. Don't get me wrong....I do my fair share of planned partying....but there seem to be a lot of occasions where people drop by, we get to talking, music starts playing, and we're having a soirée.
I suppose I get that from my momma (heeey Sister Steele!!). Almost every weekend we ended up with, or in, a house full of family + friends. Those weekends make up some of my best memories to this day and happen to be the main reason I'll feed anybody that comes to my house. It's also proof positive that my love for macaroni + cheese knows no bounds.
One weekend when I was little we were suppin' + dining per usual and a friend of the family started to feel sick. Before anybody could figured out what was wrong...he hit the floor face first.
People were screaming.....kids were being herded from the room in tears.....paramedics were hustling into the room ready to save the life of the afflicted.
One brave soul weathered the hysteria and dedicated a level of commitment to their plate of macaroni + cheese only seen in starving Army grunts. Refusing to be deterred, the laser focus was then applied to the abandoned plates on the table around her.
Nothing but death could keep me from it.
Technically, he didn't die.... not that day, at least and I did stop eating long enough to tell a firefighter that he was performing CPR wrong because he didn't put his lips on the slightly dead guy.
Finally, somebody turned on The Wiz to lure me away from the scene + I grabbed what was left of somebody else's plate and went on about my business singing The Scarecrow's song at the top of my lungs.
Now, you can win because I'm sharing the recipe for my mom's legendary macaroni + cheese. Truthfully, it won't make you want to slap anyone (yo' momma or otherwise) but it does have the power to make you sit patiently through someone else's near death experience to finish it.
Just do what the recipe says....no, you can't leave anything out or make swaps so it's better for you.
Once you take one bite....you'll know I didn't lie. Well, I might have but you'll never find it. Matter of fact...don't even look for the lie. Just eat. Your table mates will be distracted soon enough. Then, you can eat theirs too.


With many aspects of construction moving towards improved environmental and sustainable practices, additional duties and responsibilities are being introduced with every trade. An overview of the different rating systems, guiding principles, administrative requirements and aspects specific to roofing will be discussed. Students will learn which specific areas of their work contribute to the overall sustainability of a project.
Roofers will review old and new roof systems and the most likely cause of leaks. The roofers will examine the most effective way to use thermal scans and electronic leak monitoring to resolve problems.
Reading assignment to be completed prior to class.
Registration has begun for Winter 2019 Roofer Certification Program courses.
All scheduled courses are listed in the course calendar for January, February, and March 2019.


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Kapil Sharma's wedding will take place on December 12 followed by a reception on December 14.
Comedian Kapil Sharma is soon going to begin a new chapter of his life as he's all set to tie the knot with longtime girlfriend Ginni Chatrath.
Their wedding will take place on December 12 in Jalandhar followed by a reception on December 14 in Mumbai.
But not many would be aware that it wasn't as smooth as it sounded. In a conversation with Bombay Times, Kapil and Ginni revealed that at first her father rejected the comedian's proposal to marry her.
"When I started earning well, my mother took my marriage proposal to her family, which got rejected. Her dad sweetly said, 'Shut up' (laughs!). Thereafter, I got busy with work, while she pursued MBA in Finance. She kept studying to avoid marriage proposals. At that time, I was settled in Mumbai, and so much was happening in my life. I then realised ki itna kuchh hua hai, but she never disturbed me. Itna patience kisi mein nahi dekha maine (never saw this level of patience in anybody). That's when I decided that it was the right time to marry," Kapil shared.
On December 24, 2016, Kapil called up Ginni, saying he wanted to marry her.
"Kapil is a gem of a person and very caring. There is no one like him and I can't find anyone better than him. He is a family man. If he loves his mother and sister so much, it's certain that he would love his partner, too. He is a star for the audience, not for me. He is still humble the way he was years ago and hasn't changed at all," Ginni added.


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Will Lost Pines GCD Follow or Skirt the Law in their Permitting Process?
March 27, 2013 Steward1 CommentEnvironmental Stewardship, Groundwater, Groundwater Districts, Public PolicyGroundwater permits, Groundwater-Surface Water Interaction, Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District
As Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District moves back into groundwater permitting, Environmental Stewardship is once again concerned about the impact of groundwater pumping on the aquifers, surface waters, and water permit holders (both groundwater and surface water). Secondarily, we will watch with interest to see how Lost Pines handles the many well permits that were questionably issued prior to recognizing the legal responsibilities that lead to the LPGCD moratorium. It seems clear that the District will be walking a thin line as they assume the role of "regulator" while seeking to avoid a takings claim.
Environmental Stewardship requested and has obtained a legal opinion from the prestigious water law firm of Lowerre, Frederick, Perales, Allmon and Rockwell Attorneys at Law regarding the recommendations of General Manager Joe Cooper to grant the requested permits. In summary, they found that "In processing these applications, Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District (LPGCD or District) has not complied with the requirements of Texas Water Code § 36.113(d). This provision of the Water Code requires that the District consider certain factors when granting a permit. As discussed below, the District has not considered these factors in a manner that would support issuance of the requested permits." "Since the District has not considered these impacts, the District has failed to consider a factor which the Legislature has required it to consider. Thus, any decision to issue the permits would be arbitrary and capricious."
Click here for the full text of the legal opinion.
"By statute, the District bears a duty to consider such impacts. If the GAM is not a good tool for this purpose, then the District bears a duty to find a tool that enables a meaningful consideration. If more detailed information would allow the GAM to be used, then the District bears a duty to develop this information, either through its own efforts or by requiring that an application include such information," opined Mr. Eric Allmon.
As of the March 20, 2013 hearing, the standards used by the Lost Pines General Manager for justifying recommendations to approve the permit applications have been a mere "papering over" of the responsibilities mandated in the following sections of the Texas Water Code.
Attached below are the recommendations of the General Manager on each of the four permit applications considered in the March 20 hearing.
Forestar (USA) Real Estate Group, Inc.
Lower Colorado River Authority
Heart of Texas Suppliers, LP
City of Bastrop
CONCERN 1: Will the District comply with Section 36.113 of the Texas Water Code which links well water permits to impacts on surface waters and permits?
Sec. 36.113. PERMITS FOR WELLS; PERMIT AMENDMENTS (d) Before granting or denying a permit or permit amendment, the district shall consider whether: (2) the proposed use of water unreasonably affects existing groundwater and surface water resources or existing permit holders.
Lost Pines should find that it is their responsibility to take reasonable actions to determine whether or not the pumping requested by applicants will have an affect 1) on other aquifers and the artesian head pressure of aquifers, 2) on surface water resources as the artesian pressure and outflows to the surface are reduced, and 3) on existing permit holders.
The reasonable implementation of Section 36.113 requires that the District consider the impacts of a requested permit on existing groundwater permit holders as well as surface water rights (surface water permits), since the impact of pumping to be considered includes both groundwater and surface water.
CONCERN 2: Will the District use provisions of Section 36.113 to issue more restrictive permits while it completes its tasks under Concern 1?
Sec. 36.113 (e) The district may impose more restrictive permit conditions on new permit applications and permit amendment applications to increase use by historic users if the limitations: (3) are reasonably necessary to protect existing use.
Simply stated, the District can place restrictions on new permits that are not on existing permits in order to protect the existing groundwater pumping permits and surface water right permits. Likewise, these new restrictions can include provisions that minimize the drawdown of the water table and reduction in artesian pressure while the District improves its understanding of the impact of the pumping on groundwater and surface water resources:
Sec. 36.113 (f) Permits and permit amendments may be issued … that may be necessary to prevent waste and achieve water conservation, minimize as far as practicable the drawdown of the water table or the reduction of artesian pressure, lessen interference between wells, or control and prevent subsidence.
CONCERN 3: Will the District consider whether or not the groundwater pumping permits issued before the moratorium are valid?
Sec. 36.124. DISTRICT ACT OR PROCEEDING PRESUMED VALID. (a) A governmental act or proceeding of a district is conclusively presumed … valid … [WITH THE FOLLOWING EXCEPTION] (b) This section does not apply to: (1) an act or proceeding that was void at the time it occurred;
The fact that Lost Pines realized its responsibilities leading to the moratorium after granting a number of groundwater pumping permits raises the question of the validity of those permits. Since the actions of the District in granting those permits was not in compliance with the Texas Water Code at the time the permits were granted, are those permits invalid and should the District void the permits and reconsider these applications along with the new applications?
The Lost Pines Board of Directors and staff have challenging times ahead of them. Environmental Stewardship hopes that they will continue to be diligent in following the Texas water laws, as they did with the moratorium, by finding that they have a responsibility to determine the impact of groundwater permitting on surface waters and surface water rights before granting any new permits.
It has become clear that Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District (LPGCD), Board of Directors, are standing tall in the face of tremendous pressure from two large and well funded water speculators; Forestar (USA) Real Estate Group, Inc. (Applicant for 45,000 acre-feet -per year), and End Op LP (Applicant for 56,000 acre-feet per year). The Board limited the Forestar permit to 12,000 acre-feet per year. Forestar is now currently exhausting its remedies before LPGCD in preparation for suing in state district court. End Op is in a contested case hearing.


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How to Identify an Antique Glass Vase
By: Marianne Moro Updated April 12, 2017
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Antique glass vases can be found in a plethora of styles, sizes, designs and colors. The actual type of glass used varies as well, and many of the techniques used to produce antique vases continue to be used by glassblowers and manufacturers today. If you need to identify a genuine antique glass vase, several factors, including markings, design, thickness, and other traits should be taken into consideration.
Study antique carnival glass vases. This inexpensive, iridescent glass, first popularized in the first few decades of the 20th century, was molded with a pattern, then covered with a metallic coating. Check for the name of the antique vase maker, either by looking for an identifying mark or comparing the piece to a similar item. Early carnival glassmakers include Northwood, Fostoria, Cambridge, Millersburg, and U.S. glass. Antique glass tends to be thicker than reproduction material, and the rainbow-type iridescence is evenly distributed throughout the piece.
Check out Depression-era glass vases. During the Great Depression, low-quality clear or see-through colored glass was manufactured by a handful of companies in the Midwest. Fakes tend to be heavier. Look at the patterns issued during this time, including Tulip, Bowknot, Hobnail and CherryBerry. Some patterns were produced by a particular company while others were produced by several companies. Check an antique glass reference book for details.
Search for marks on the glass. If you find a letter stamped on the bottom, check it against a reference book list of companies that produced antique vases. You may need to use a magnifying glass or place the vase under a bright light to find any marks, as they tend to be faint.
Find scratches on the glass. This indicates older glass when the scrapes line the bottom of the vase. If the pontil mark (the dip underneath the glass) appears polished, it proves that the vase was hand-blown by an artisan, not mass-produced by a machine.
Look for antique blown-glass vases. A deep blue vase, hand-blown by a glassmaker in one piece, with a rough pontil mark at the bottom, from late 1700s New England typifies this style. Sometimes designs were etched onto the glass, as in a thin Bohemian blown glass vase on top of a marble base, circa 1850.
Learn to recognize milk glass and other opaque antique vases. The dull coloring in early milk glass, caused by arsenic used in the mixture, differentiates it from fakes. The edges of early milk glass pieces sometimes have red or "fired" edges. Check for fake signatures--the McKee company signature has been faked on some items to trick people into thinking they're original. There's a long curvy "K" in the authentic signature; the replica "K" looks shorter.
Antique vase or glass reference book
The Collector's Weekly: Carnival Glass
Retro Art Glass: Antique Blown Glass
Sparkle Plenty Glass: Depression Glass Rarities
depressionglasssecrets.com: Depression-era Glass-Reproductions and Fakes to Look Out For
Dave Doty's Carnival Glass Website: Fake Kingfisher Sauces
myantiquemall.com: 150 Years of Milk Glass
Marianne Moro is a copywriter and journalist based in Hollywood. She has been writing professionally since 1999, specializing in home remodeling, interior decorating, pets, travel and holistic health. Moro was a part-time editor and contributing writer for Remodeleze.com, a home remodeling and decorating website, and has also contributed to the Cutting Chair and Entertainment Today.
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As a Christian living in an environment that often feels like some kind of alternate reality, paradox is a part of my existence. It is my hope to speak honestly as I share my observations of this crazy world.
* I am a singer, songwriter and music educator, working as a professional since 2004.
* I have been married to Ted Beam for 13 years, my best friend and musical collaborator.
* I am the mother of two amazing little boys, who bring me deep joy and rock my world daily.
* I believe in the 5 Solas: Scripture Alone, Grace Alone, Faith Alone, Christ Alone, & To God Alone Be Glory.
* I love to cook ridiculously fancy, gourmet food from scratch.
* I am a rehabilitated christian-mystic.
* I love to travel, and try new and crazy things. Next on my list: Japan.
* I now live in Sacramento. I have also lived in Los Angeles, Tennessee, Monterey, New York, Louisiana, New Jersey, Germany, Kentucky, Berkeley & Missouri.
I love that you are asking me this question 🙂 I like to say that I am a "closet Lutheran," although I attend an Orthodox Presbyterian Church, and feel fairly at home there. I do consider myself to be more aligned with Lutheran doctrine, and particularly love the way they accept the mystery of God. When people feel the need to go beyond the text with human rationalization, I think they can stray from God's Word. Are you a Lutheran? Thanks for reading my blog, and the blessings of Christ to you!


DWIGHT YORKE believes Manchester United should keep faith in manager Louis van Gaal.
Van Gaal has come under huge pressure this term, with United exiting the Champions League at the group stages and facing a battle to make the Premier League's top four.
Jose Mourinho is expected to replace the Dutchman at Old Trafford at the end of the season, although a deal is yet to be announced.
But Yorke believes Van Gaal's experience means he should be kept on until the end of his contract in 2017, adding Ryan Gigs would be his choice to take over at Old Trafford when the 64-year-old eventually leaves.
When asked if United needed to sack Van Gaal, Yorke told Omnisport: "No, I think we have a very experienced manager in our current position.
"We know he has one more year on his contract. We have to wait and see where that is going to go.
"If the manager were to leave the football club at the end of his contract, then my appointment would be Ryan Giggs, for sure. He is somebody who is really knowledgeable about the football club and would gain the respect.
"He's also had three years as an assistant now. I feel the time is right, as soon as Van Gaal's contract finishes.
"At the moment, the team is not where we want to be but at the same time, we are in a relatively decent position to try and make something of the end of the season."


Do The Best: "Great Supporters Selection"
2012 was a very active year for Do As Infinity. This is the SECOND, full length album they released this year (another album, "TIME MACHINE", was just released in February).
As for the actual songs...I have mixed feelings on it. The songs just felt all over the place. Some of the songs followed their latest sound ("Tokyo Anettai"), and other songs were reminiscent of their earlier works ("mannequin"). Some songs were really "mellow" and probably should've been on Van's solo album ("Renge"); and some songs felt like rip-offs of NEW songs ("Mata Asu mo..." reminds me of "Koiuta"; and "Copernicus" reminds me of "Saigo no Game", especially during the chorus).
Since this album was a mixture of their various sounds -- which is basically what the "TIME MACHINE" album was -- you could probably nickname the "X" album as "TIME MACHINE ~PART 2~"...but for some reason, the real "TIME MACHINE" album seemed to have better songs.
This is Do As Infinity's first album. (^^) This album started their trend of "playing shiritori", which is a word-linking game where the last letter of a word starts the next word. For example: MagiChickeNuggeTable.
Technically, they're both the same..."Chiriyuku" is the more correct (and literal) meaning. It's derived from the word 散る (chiru - to fall, to scatter). But I guess Van wanted to be creative/poetic. She probably took this word: 散華 (sange - falling [as flowers do]; dying a glorious death), or this word: 去る (saru - to leave, to go away), and made the kanji become "Sariyuku Yuube" instead of Chiriyuku Yuube". So...I suppose a more accurate translation of the title is "Dying Night", as opposed to "Falling Evening".
"Memory Tech, an optical disc maker from Japan, will start to produce a new kind of audio CD from August. The news discs are supposedly able to deliver higher sound quality than existing CDs.
According to Japanese newspaper reports, the company announced they will manufacture 2 million CDs of their so called HQCDs per month. Compared to conventional audio CDs, production costs are five times higher. Instead of aluminum, Memory Tech uses self-developed silver alloy to coat their HQCDs.
Aimed at fans of Jazz and classical music, the new discs will hit Japanese stores in September. It is yet unclear whether the HQCDs will be offered outside Japan as well.
Memory Tech is mainly known as a provider of recording media in this country. As of now, the company web site [JP] doesn't offer any information on the new product."
new world [Album Mix]: The introduction (and instrumental break in the middle of the song) sound TOTALLY different from the original, CD Single (CDS) version. But perhaps the biggest change of all is that the Album Mix has Van AND Ryo singing. The original, CDS version only had Van singing.
135: This is the longitudinal direction/code for "Japan". (^^) That's why, when the original kanji lyrics say "135", Van sings it as "Nihon (Japan)". Also, as fate would have it, the demo music for this song was called M-135. You can learn about more demo songs in the Demo Songs section of Dai Nagao's site.
Lastly, in honor of Do As Infinity's reunion, avex re-released ALL of their official albums...in a new format called High Quality CD format. This is a brand-new format that seems to be exclusive to Japan (for now). I explained more about this new format on their "Break of Dawn" album.
SHIGUNARU (Signal) [Album Remix]: The music is completely different; it has more of a techno/rave sound to it. It's a really good remix (although I love the original, CDS version too)!
"Do The Best" is a collection of several popular Do As Infinity songs. It was re-released a few years later -- with a bonus DVD -- and called "Do The Best + (DVD)".
A more in-depth explanation is provided by the Wikipedia page for this album: "'Do the Best' is a greatest hits album by the musical group Do As Infinity, released in 2002. In 2004, a combined compilation ['Do the Best + DVD'] was released. Some of the tracks in the album have minor changes, such as "Oasis" having an actual, definite ending unlike the original single where it previously had faded out instead. "nice & easy" was a brand new song that was included; it was also used as the theme song for a LaVenus commercial featuring lead singer Tomiko Van.
The CD+DVD version of the album is a re-release which was released in 2004 and included a DVD with numerous (either live or promotional) videos of the first thirteen tracks of the CD album."
A few months after the CD+DVD version was released, avex re-released the album again -- this time, in a new format called "DVD-Audio". According to CDJapan, DVD Audio is "playable only on DVD-Audio players, and DVD players that are compatible with DVD-Audios (to find out for sure, consult the manual of your DVD player, or look for DVD-Audio logo). DVD-Audios are not playable on regular DVD players or CD players."
The GREAT TOUR BAND (GTB) is the name of their support/backup band; they help them perform live at concerts. However, these tracks were recorded in a studio (so I suppose you could call it a "studio live"), and they have a softer, more acoustic sound to them. (^^) You can learn more about the GREAT TOUR BAND on Kirin_Rammer's website, "New World".
(*) = I assume "Hi no Ataru Sakamichi" is also a promotional clip (which is probably the same thing as an official music video), but I'm not sure. (^^;) Oh, and I'd also like to mention that this album is a bit "rare" because it's one of few CDs that "nice & easy" is on!!!
Lastly, in honor of Do As Infinity's reunion, avex re-released ALL of their official albums (as well as "Do The Best")...in a new format called High Quality CD format. This is a brand-new format that seems to be exclusive to Japan (for now). I explained more about this new format on their "Break of Dawn" album.


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People Are Shaming Carrie Underwood's "Soccer Mom" Selfie For A Very Obnoxious Reason
by Alana Romain
When it comes to my mom-style, I fall firmly in the "hot mess" camp: I usually just throw on whatever random clothes I can find about five minutes before we have to run out the door to catch the school bus, and the most primping I can squeeze in on a good day is running a brush through my hair. As a result, I give serious credit to any mom who can show up fully made up and styled, but on Instagram, people are shaming Carrie Underwood's selfie at her son's soccer game because she happens to look like her usual glam-goddess self, and honestly, it's so just ridiculous.
Underwood — who is currently pregnant with her second child — recently posted a selfie on her Instagram feed that she took at her 3-year-old son Isaiah's soccer game, according to Glamour, and in the caption she wrote that she was "officially a soccer mom this morning."
In the photo, she happened to look impossibly gorgeous, and in addition to her perfectly-styled mom-bun (which doesn't bear even the slightest resemblance to my own unintentionally-messy mom hair), she appeared to be wearing a full face of makeup, and looked adorably casual in pieces from her own fitness/lifestyle line, CALIA by Carrie.
The fact that Underwood looked perfectly polished at what appeared to be an early-morning kids sports practice probably shouldn't be all that surprising: she is a Grammy-winning superstar, after all, and looking preternaturally gorgeous is basically an unofficial part of her job description. What's more is that she also just seems to be one of those celeb moms who normally looks fully pulled together when she's out in public — her soccer mom selfie doesn't look much different from any of the other pics on her social media feeds.
But even though makeup-free IG snaps don't really appear to be Underwood's thing, there seemed to be quite a few people in the photo's comments section who felt that the star deserved to be knocked down a few pegs. Although many of her fans chimed in to praise her post, or call her "Soccer mom goals!" (which, yeah, she totally is), others were much less complimentary.
One such commenter wrote, "Real sport moms don't wear 20 [pounds] of makeup on their face to games and practices," while another remarked, "Holy makeup and painted on eyebrows." A separate commenter quipped that the only reason Underwood manages to look that good is because "she has 72 people working on her face," while another thought they'd chime in with the backhanded compliment, "Carrie, I'm going to be honest. You are so beautiful honey, you don't need all that makeup."
Unfortunately, it isn't exactly surprising that some people felt the need to leave judgmental comments on Underwood's photo — nothing seems to bring out the trolls like photos on social media. But here's the rub: there's also really no way she could have avoided the backlash.
If Underwood had posted a make-up free photo showing off under-eye circles from waking up a million times in the night to pee thanks to her pregnant-lady bladder, for example, the haters would have come at her for not putting any time into her appearance. If she'd shown up in sweatpants? There would have been critical comments blasting her for not dressing better when she's mega-rich and also has her own line of athleisure wear.
In other words, if you happen to be a woman, particularly a celeb, who has the audacity to share photos of yourself online, you're pretty much never going to be able to escape criticism.
Thankfully, for all the mean comments, there were also plenty who felt that Underwood has every right to do whatever she wants, and many also noted that this kind of petty mom-shaming is toxic for everyone.
One commenter wrote, "When did we star judging women for getting ready for the day?" and added, "being a mom is hard as hell." And another noted that regardless of how any woman looks in her photos, we should be supporting one another:
The negativity in the comments just baffle my mind. When are we as women going to start embracing, loving and supporting one another instead of constantly bashing? We need to stop. Who cares if you wear makeup or you don't to a game. Literally who cares? Why do you let it bother you so much to the point you bash another woman? Just stop. Let's instead start embracing and supporting one another.
What's more important though, of course, is that the entire point of Underwood's Instagram post is that she was just trying to enjoy getting to watch her little boy play soccer — and she even joked about how he'd scored a goal for the other team (#3yearoldlife). It's frustrating to think that supporting her son could earn her snarky comments, but even more so when you consider that she seems to only recently have emerged from what had been quite a difficult rough patch in her personal life.
For one, she revealed in 2017 that she'd suffered a serious fall that left her needing surgery and a ton of stitches, according to People, which must have been awful. But earlier this year she also opened up about the struggle she faced trying to get pregnant again after multiple miscarriages. These days, she's thrilled to be expecting a sibling for Isaiah, and she has also returned to making music and doing what she loves — isn't she deserving of being cut a little slack?
It might be easy to pass judgment on female celebs who somehow seem like they should be immune to public criticism. But let's be honest, Underwood is still also just a regular mom like anyone else. And we'd be doing women everywhere a big favor if we could finally learn to let go of the criticism, and let moms just do whatever is right for them.


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Meet the Left-Wing Liberal Who Just Cost Democrats a House Seat in Nebraska
Kara Eastman narrowly defeated former Rep. Brad Ashford (D-NE) on Tuesday in a major win for the party's left-wing, liberal die-hards. Ashford, who represented the district from 2015-2017, lost to now-Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) in 2016. Eastman will face Bacon in the general election this November.
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) earlier this year named Ashford in its "Red to Blue" program, in which they announce top seats they want to flip in the upcoming election cycle. Eastman's fringe campaign upended those plans with her win this week.
Immediately political prognosticators reversed their rulings. Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball had previous called the district a "toss up," when it was thought Ashford would be the Democrat nominee. After Eastman's win and sensing how out of step she is for Nebraska's Second Congressional District, they moved the seat to "leans Republican."
AR Intel obtained tracking video of Eastman at several events in the weeks and months leading up to the Nebraska primary. To see that video, become an AR Intel Insider by signing up for a free 7-day trial today!


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The Veja Mate Project
Sarens carries out the load-out and transportation of the topside module transformer station for the Veja Mate Project.
Sarens had been awarded the contract of load-out and transportation of the topside module for the Veja Mate Offshore Wind Mill Park. The task included the load-out of the topside module which is a transformer station for the offshore windmills.
Veja Mate is a 402 MW, 1.9 billion EUR offshore wind project owned by the Highland Group Holdings Ltd, Siemens Financial Services and CI II managed by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners. Construction started on the 4th of April 2016 and the project is expected to be fully operational by the end of 2017. It will produce over 1,6 TWh of green, renewable electricity annually, equivalent to the annual consumption of 400.000 German households.
The sophisticated and heavy topside module weighed approximately 2500 tonnes, measuring 61m in length, 33m in width and 28.5m in height. Sarens deployed its reliable and efficient Barge Paula and 80 axle lines Self propelled modular trailers (type: K24ST) along with an external Ballasting system and Hydraulic winches to carry out the load-out and transportation of the module.
The load-out was carried out from the Hoboken facility of Fabricom onto the Paula Barge placed over the river Scheldt. It was a challenging task to perform as the load-out took place on the river section where there was a tidal difference of +/-6m. Therefore it was critical to safely transfer the heavy module onto the barge by perfectly balancing the weight.
The module was transferred to Paula very slowly using SPMT's and bridges that connected the barge to land. The barge was ballasted tactfully, taking over the weight from land, to keep it at level as more weight was being shifted from land to barge.
A total of 8 specialized crew members completed the task. Subsequently the Paula barge successfully transported the topside module to the Veja Mate site for installation.


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Q: Error while remote indexing with elasticsearch I'am trying to move from an ES cluster to another, in order to plan an update.
The both are same version (6.4). To achieve this, i'am using this command :
curl -XPOST  -H "Content-Type: application/json"  http://new_cluster/_reindex -d@reindex.json

And the reindex.json, is looking like this :
{
  "source": {
    "remote": {
      "host": "http://old_cluster:9199"
    },
    "index": "megabase.33.2",
    "query": {
      "match_all": {}
      }
  },
  "dest": {
    "index": "megabase.33.2"
  }
}

I whitelisted one the new cluster the old cluster, and its works but i can't go to the end of the migration of data, because i have this error, and i don't understand what it means here :
{
   "took":1762,
   "timed_out":false,
   "total":8263428,
   "updated":5998,
   "created":5001,
   "deleted":0,
   "batches":11,
   "version_conflicts":0,
   "noops":0,
   "retries":{
      "bulk":0,
      "search":0
   },
   "throttled_millis":0,
   "requests_per_second":-1.0,
   "throttled_until_millis":0,
   "failures":[
      {
         "index":"megabase.33.2",
         "type":"persona",
         "id":"noYOA3IBTWbNbLJUqk6T",
         "cause":{
            "type":"mapper_parsing_exception",
            "reason":"failed to parse [adr_inse]",
            "caused_by":{
               "type":"illegal_argument_exception",
               "reason":"For input string: \"2A004\""
            }
         },
         "status":400
      }
   ]
}

The record in the original cluster look like this :
{
  "took": 993,
  "timed_out": false,
  "_shards": {
    "total": 4,
    "successful": 4,
    "skipped": 0,
    "failed": 0
  },
  "hits": {
    "total": 1,
    "max_score": 0,
    "hits": [
      {
        "_index": "megabase.33.2",
        "_type": "persona",
        "_id": "noYOA3IBTWbNbLJUqk6T",
        "_score": 0,
        "_source": {
          "address": "Obfucated",
          "adr_inse": "2A004",
          "age": 10,
          "base": "Obfucated",
          "city": "Obfucated",
          "cp": 20167,
          "email_md5": "Obfucated",
          "fraicheur": "2020-01-12T19:39:04+01:00",
          "group": 1,
          "latlon": "Obfucated",
          "partner": "Obfucated",
          "partnerbase": 2,
          "sex": 2,
          "sms_md5": "Obfucated"
        }
      }
    ]
  }
}

Any clue on what i'am doing wrong ?
Thanks a lot

A: Found out, the mapping is not well created when using only the reindex method.
So i drop the new indice, recreate mapping using elasticdump :
elasticdump --input=http://oldcluster/megabase.33.2 --output=http://newcluster/megabase.33.2 --type=mapping

Then run the previous script, everything works flawless (and was rather quick)

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As customers are becoming more comfortable using mobile devices, the remittance industry is being digitally remastered. Competition from new entrants and margin pressures from a growing global consensus on lowering remittance transaction fees are the main causes for the shift to digital. Digital financial services have soared internationally, leading to important developments in the transformation towards digital remittance. With digital wallets adding an additional touchpoint to retail prepay recharge, customer convenience leads to an increase daily transactions. Remittance companies have also introduced mobile apps to their retail channels to keep up with the on-demand consumption environment consumers now live in. These initiatives aim to provide a wrapper service that improves the user interface of existing service channel architecture. Meanwhile, the underlying instrument remains a bank instrument, with recipients traveling to a bank branch to pick-up the cash at the destination leg.
While there is no single definitive way to adopt digital remittance for a company, a progressive approach has been the "blueprint" to help draw in customers, boost revenue and deepen engagement with consumers. Building "digital rails" for international transfers aids in international money transaction efficiency. By using a multilateral model that interlinks standalone wallet systems and payment networks for cross-border transactions, companies can take advantage of the multiplier impact and increase presence globally.
The international remittances marketplace is being reinvented to keep up with the digital wave. Mobile wallet service providers need to be capitalizing on the opportunity to ride the digital wave by adopting collaborative models that create a widely available network. Companies can then achieve service differentiation from the strength of their business models and innovative products, surpassing the competition.


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Q: Mongo DB server Fails to connect in Kubernetes using Helm charts I have a kubernetes cluster. I installed a mongodb pod using this link https://github.com/kubernetes/charts/blob/master/stable/mongodb/README.md#configuration
But When I try to connect to the mongodb server it gives me the following error -
panic: runtime error: invalid memory address or nil pointer dereference

[signal SIGSEGV: segmentation violation code=0x1 addr=0x0 pc=0x140c46e]

This is the command I am trying to run to access the server -
kubectl run mydb-mongodb-client --rm --tty -i --image bitnami/mongodb --command -- mongo --host mydb-mongodb -p password


Listen to all the actors who have voiced the following My Little Pony: The Princess Promenade characters.
Shows: My Little Pony Tales, My Little Pony: Best Gift Ever, My Little Pony: Rescue at Midnight Castle.
Movies: My Little Pony: Equestria Girls: Friendship Games, My Little Pony Crystal Princess: The Runaway Rainbow, My Little Pony: Twinkle Wish Adventure.


Welcome to Episode 10 of the Big Daddy Podcast. On this episode we have the pleasure of talking with Seth Munsey who is the creator of DiscGolfStrong. We learn that despite the mentality of disc golf, we as disc golfers are indeed athletes and we should take care of our bodies as such. If you're interested in checking out what Seth has to offer, check out his website www.discgolfstrong.com, the DiscGolfStrong Facebook and the DiscgolfStrong YouTube.
As always the show is sponsored by Infinite Discs and offers a 5% code to our listeners so be sure to listen for that in the show.


AmericanMuscle no longer carries the Snow Performance Stage 2 MAF Boost Cooler (87-10 All). Please check out 1999-2004 Mustang Turbocharger Kits & Accessories for an updated selection.
Water Injection. Water injection, also known as methanol injection, is the method of cooling the combustion chambers of an internal combustion engine by adding a fine spray of a water/methanol mix to the incoming air-fuel mixture. This not only reduces the intake temperature, but also increases the octane rating of the fuel allowing for greater ignition timing for more horsepower and torque.
MAF Triggered. The Stage 2 system uses the 0 to 5 Volt output signal from the Mass Air Flow sensor aka "MAF" (on fuel injected Mustangs) to inject a fixed amount of fluid (49% methanol, 51% water) through the nozzle cooling the engine and boosting octane.
Complete Kit. The Stage 2 Boost Cooler kit includes a UHO (Ultra High Ouput) Pump, 3 Quart Reservoir, Variable Controller, 2 Nozzles all the required hardware needed for installation and comprehensive instructions.
Application. This Snow Performance Stage 2 MAF Boost Cooler Kit is designed for use on both naturally aspirated or force inducted Mustangs equipped with a MAF controlled fuel injected engine from 1987 to 2010.
Technical Note. Fluid is not included.
Will sct xcal 2 work on this fir tuning?
An SCT XCal 2 will work for tuning this Stage 2 kit as long as you have a mustang between 1996 and 2008. We would, however, encourage upgrading to a newer handheld tuner.
Can you use this kit on a performance n/a 2v? Stage 3 ported pi heads, 39lb injectors, Vic jr intake, comp 274 cams springs etc, 90mm tb, 6061 elbow, jlt cai, 90mm MAF, LTH, o/r x pipe. Also does it require a tune after installation? And what kind of power gains should I expect?
The Snow Performance Stage 2 MAF Boost Cooler will work on almost any application from 1987-2010 and aid in reducing intake air temperatures and detonation. A tune will be required after installation, however, the gains will vary from application to application.
can this be installed on my 2010 v6 mustang with exhaust and also a custom tune?
Yes, this would be able to be installed on a 2010 mustang V6 with a custom tune for optimum performance.
A dyno tune with all of the mods you have done would be the best route to go with! however a good custom tune from VMP or Unleashed would also work!
This Snow Performance Stage 2 MAF Boost Cooler will not work with a 2014. For your model year, you would want to look at the Snow Performance Stage 2 MAF Boost Cooler kit for the 11-16 GT, Snow Performance SKU 2132 which we do not currently offer.
The Snow Performance Stage 2 MAF Boost Cooler would not require any additional supporting mods.
On a non-boosted GT, you may see around 50-70 HP from the Snow Performance Stage 2 MAF Boost Cooler (87-10 All). The main difference between this Kit and the Snow Performance Stage 3 Boost Cooler (05-14 GT), item # 25103, (http://www.americanmuscle.com/snow-performance-stage3.html) is that Stage 3 comes with LCD Screen Controller. This Controller will allow you to make on-the-fly adjustments. It will also come with a special fitting for use with the factory washer reservoir. The Stage 3 Kit has a wider power range of 50-110 HP. The Stage 2 is also MAF triggered, which will allow a fixed amount of fluid through the nozzle. Since you have some modifications done to the car, you can benefit from both Kits.
I have this system. I have the injecto at the end of my of my CAI. Close to the TB(before). 49-51 or higher is gonna stress your pump. Meth is corrosive. Run some 20% Thru system. I run self mix 70% and boost juice 49-51. Off season I run 20% or lower.
The Snow Performance Stage 2 MAF Boost Cooler will work with a stock V6, however, the gains will be more noticeable with a few bolt-ons. As long as your Mustang utilizes a MAF to control the injection of fuel, this kit will work well.
It would be difficult to say exactly how much power will be gained from the Snow Performance Stage 2 MAF Boost Cooler on any vehicle, as it would ultimately depend on a variety of variables.
The Snow Performance Stage 2 MAF Boost Cooler (87-10 All) is designed for use on both naturally aspirated or force inducted Mustangs equipped with a MAF controlled fuel injected engine from 1987 to 2010.
The Snow Performance Stage 2 MAF Boost Cooler is meant for cars with some type of forced induction such as a Turbocharged or supercharged setup.
The Snow Performance Stage 2 MAF Boost Cooler (87-10 All) is really meant for cars with some type of forced induction setup like a supercharger or turbocharger. Rather than go with this kit I would recommend going with a small shot of nitrous.
This Snow Performance Stage 2 MAF Boost Cooler (87-10 All) should only be used with a supercharged or Turbocharged setup.
Install was straight forward, works as advertised, stopped my detonation and brought my IAT's donw good product.
Would be nice if it worked. Snow Performance wants to replace the controller box, which is pretty cool of them. Now I know why they instruct us to test the unit after we hook it up. It's almost as if they expect that controller box to be faulty. My nitrous express kit is a lot more dependable with a micro switch and a relay. Wish this water meth kit had the same set up, because what happens if you're running nitrous, your timing is tuned higher for the meth and it doesn't fire. Guess what happens to your engine? All because of some cheaply made controller box? If I'm getting cheap I'd might as well pay cheap. So Give me my relay and micro switch instead.
I purchased this SNOW kit for my supercharged Mustang. It has allowed me to increase boost without excessive fuel enrichment and in fact beyond the boost level that I could achieve with only fuel enrichment. It is as effective as an intercooler without all the piping, intercooler, fittings, etc that is involved with an intercooler setup and can be installed in just a couple of hours. I am running 12 pounds of boost with no detonation and a leaner A/F so I get more power on the dyno. This SNOW water/methanol also has advantages like cleaning the cylinders, valves and pistons of carbon. Being able to run a leaner mixture also reduces the chance of ring wash from excess fuel in the cylinders. Highly recommend this product.
I do not have to buy octane booster anymore. That makes me happy.
A very good and cheaper alternative to cooling your IAT's if you have limited space under the hood.
I bought this kit in conjunction with my highly modified 95 GTS. I have a vortech T-trim and am currently pushing 17 psi of boost at 7,000 RPM and 653 HP to the tires. This kit not only cuts the intake charge temps down in half but it also adds octane to your fuel (something to the tune of running c16 race fuel). I did not buy the kit from AM, however it is well worth it. I also added the 2.5 gallon fuel tank and solenoid so I could mount it in the trunk, I rarely run low! This kit gives me the piece of mind that I won't be grenading my engine any time soon!


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Martin Plaut
Journalist specialising in the Horn of Africa and Southern Africa
Africa, South Africa
Murder, Kidnapping Pose 'Existential' Threat to South Africa
Date: 21/09/2022Author: Martin Plaut 0 Comments
The murder rate has risen 38% since 2010, the number of kidnappings for ransom has quadrupled, and there is a 187 billion rand ($10.6 billion) annual impact from infrastructure theft such as the looting of copper-power cables.
Organized crime industry expanding rapidly, Geneva group says
Illegal activities include extortion, poaching, cable theft
South African Police enforce a perimeter around a crime scene in Soweto on July 10.Photographer: Emmanuel Croset/AFP/Getty Images
By Antony Sguazzin
Surging rates of murder, extortion and kidnapping are among signs that crime is posing an "existential" threat to South Africa, according to a report by the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime.
The murder rate has risen 38% since 2010, the number of kidnappings for ransom has quadrupled, and there is a 187 billion rand ($10.6 billion) annual impact from infrastructure theft such as the looting of copper-power cables, the Geneva-based group said in a report released on Wednesday. All of these are signs that the state is struggling to contain criminal activity, it said.
"Organized crime is an existential threat to South Africa's democratic institutions, economy and people," Mark Shaw, the director of the group, said in an introduction to the 206-page document. "It often lies behind and connects numerous seemingly disparate criminal incidents we see occurring in South Africa every day."
GI-TOC, as the group is known, places the blame on the country's apartheid history, which has resulted in poorer, formerly non-White areas being neglected by the state. That's been exacerbated by the weakening of state institutions during the nine-year rule of former President Jacob Zuma, who was ousted by his party in 2018.
While Zuma has denied wrongdoing, the current administration has said at least 500 billion rand was stolen during his rule. State corruption became entrenched and public procurement budgets were looted.
'Unprecedented Foothold'
Zuma's rule was "one driven by personality and personal interests," GI-TOC said. This resulted in political appointees to key positions at state companies, resulting in "patronage networks, which in turn helped facilitate grand-scale corruption and enabled business and organized crime to secure an unprecedented foothold in the state apparatus."
Organized crime in South Africa ranges from heroin and cocaine trafficking to people-smuggling, rhino poaching and the stripping of metal from state power, water and transport companies. Pipelines are targeted and syndicates demand contracts from mining and construction companies, which they are paid for but don't fulfill.
Other issues include a surge in vigilante killings and a surge in cash-in-transit robberies. Cybercrime is also on the rise, with South Africa becoming the biggest location of internet-protocol addresses used for digital extortion in Africa. Gold and platinum are illegally mined or stolen and sold illicitly.
The murder rate is currently more than 40 per 100,000 citizens and over 10,000 people were kidnapped for ransom in the most recent year assessed, GI-TOC said, citing government data.
"South Africa faces a complex, hybrid criminal threat. Having originated in highly constricted conditions under apartheid, in three decades organized crime has spread across the country and forged links across the world," the group said.
"Left unchecked, organized crime will continue to seriously impair South Africa's reputation and development."
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Where did Eritrea and Russia meet?
Guide to the number of deaths in the Tigray war – Prof. Jan Nyssen, Ghent University
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Crafting in the Classroom: Hands-On Approaches to Victorian Material Culture
July 13, 2021 Andrea Korda, Mary Elizabeth Leighton and Vanessa Warne Other, Teaching the Victorians, Victorians Beyond the Academy, Victorians on Display
This is the third post in the 'Crafting Communities' series on JVC Online. See Part One and Part Two.
At a virtual roundtable on Victorian material culture held in February 2021, Andrea Korda presented on The Plough, a large-scale print published by London's Art for Schools Association in 1899 for classroom walls. By large-scale, we mean enormous—five by six feet, to be exact, a height that would tower over most schoolchildren, and even over the teachers, once mounted on a wall. Few copies of the print were sold, and it's not hard to understand why. Its high cost put it out of reach for most schools, and its overwhelming size meant that it couldn't be easily swapped in and out of classrooms according to the subjects taught on a given day. But it was unwieldy in other ways, too. Though it is called The Plough, and was listed by that name in the Art for Schools Association's catalogue, the plough is barely visible in the print. At the same time, the decorative frame that surrounds the central image and the picture's intricate pattern of lines distract from any straightforward instructional purpose. Victorian educators faced with this poster may have been left wondering what the print was supposed to help them teach. This is certainly a question raised by contemporary viewers of the print.
Figure 1. William Strang, The Plough, 1899. Woodcut, 152.4 x 182.88 cm. © The Trustees of the British Museum. https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/P_1907-0112-1
The story of The Plough—its ambitions, unwieldiness, and failures—prompted us to reflect on ambitious and unwieldy practices that we bring into our own classrooms, and specifically on the hands-on crafting practices that we have experimented with in our humanities classrooms. While all three of us had brought crafting into the classroom in different ways prior to 2020-21, we took up the practice with renewed enthusiasm during this past year of remote teaching as part of the Crafting Communities project, a year-long series of virtual workshops and roundtables (including the roundtable that featured The Plough). The workshops, in particular, which covered embroidery, hair art, scrapbooking, and block printing, offered inspiring models for hands-on learning at a time when most of our students' learning experiences were dependent on a screen. There was no doubt in our minds that such experiences would be enriching and inspiring for our students—much as the presence of a work of art like The Plough might have been enriching and inspiring for an earlier generation of schoolchildren.
But like The Plough, crafting in the classroom also requires an investment of time and materials—and its outcomes are uncertain. Add to this mix a group of students who expect to write essays and do not all identify as crafters, and you might have an unwieldy classroom exercise on your hands. We wondered how we could tie these crafting practices—some of which would undoubtedly end in failed aesthetic results, as our own crafting attempts sometimes do—to concrete learning objectives. In other words, how could we ensure that hands-on crafting activities were not just decorative add-ons to our courses, but meaningful opportunities to enrich and deepen our students' learning?
We continue to grapple with these questions as part of our work on the Crafting Communities project. In a previous JVC blog post, we wrote about the origins of the project and about the crafting workshops and roundtable discussions on Victorian material culture that we hosted this year. These events will live on through our legacy projects: the podcast Victorian Samplings (discussed in a previous blog post), the virtual exhibition Victorian Things, and the Crafting Communities website. While the podcast and exhibition were part of our initial plans for the project, the idea for the website developed later, after we recognized that we would need a central hub for these resources that could also help us make sense of how we and others could productively use them in the classroom. In this blog post, we highlight some of these resources, all of which are housed at the Crafting Communities website, making connections between them and making the case for historically contextualized and reflective hands-on making in humanities classrooms.
A single class session spent with our online tutorial on broderie anglaise, created by Ruth Ormiston based on a workshop developed by Sabrina Mark, will not be enough to have humanities students with little sewing experience master this white-on-white embroidery technique (also known as eyelet embroidery), but mastery is not our goal. Through hands-on exploration of this practice, we aim to enrich and deepen students' understanding of Victorian making and labour. Once students sit down with needle and thread, they will begin to understand the remarkable amount of work that went into embroidered garments, which were typically created by hand by Victorian women. Students engage in this laborious practice while learning that it resulted in everyday washable wear for Victorians, not cherished finery. As our tutorial materials explain, broderie anglaise was sturdy and therefore used on items that would have endured lots of wear, such as lingerie, sleeves, collars, and children's clothing.
Figure 2. Chemise, 1861-65, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, C.I.42.95.9. https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/82070
Hands-on experience with embroidery provides valuable context for course materials in Victorian literature, history, and art history courses. Experiencing needlework firsthand can enrich our students' appreciation of texts such as Gaskell's North and South (1854-55) or Thomas Hood's "Song of the Shirt" (1843); deepen their engagement with paintings of seamstresses by Richard Redgrave, Anna Blunden, and Frank Holl; or further develop their understanding of Victorian gender roles, industrialization, the cotton industry, or changing values and practices related to laundering. For some instructors, embroidery might be the central object of study, with literature, paintings, and historical context taking a supporting role.
Figure 3. Frank Holl, The Song of the Shirt, 1874. Oil on canvas, 48.2 x 66.2 cm. Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery, Exeter. https://rammcollections.org.uk/object/127-1975/
Additional legacy projects that resulted from the Crafting Communities project—the Victorian Samplings podcast and the Victorian Things exhibition—can support instructors and students in making connections between the practice of embroidery and historical knowledge of Victorian life and culture. The first episode of the podcast, entitled "Making and Makers," brings together two artists and an art historian to talk about the making and makers behind Victorian decorative work. Art historian Morna O'Neill discusses the "Ladies Carpet," a large-scale Victorian needlework project, and talks about how the status of women's labour changed against the backdrop of nineteenth-century industrialization. Artist Sandra Klowak talks about making pieces of art and jewelry out of hair, a practice that is both labour intensive and coded as feminine, much like broderie anglaise. The episode closes with an interview with artist Hannah Claus, who calls attention to the imperial reach of Victorian design with her piece interlacings, a site-specific installation created in 2015 for the Kamloops Art Gallery, located in Secwepemc territory. Claus's discussion of interlacings, which brings together a Morris & Co. design with depictions of edible plants and flowers native to Secwepemc territory, reminds us that the pervasiveness of Victorian design practices and the continuing familiarity of patterns such as broderie anglaise today are the direct result of British colonialism. The Victorian Things exhibition, which was created by a team of undergraduate and graduate research assistants, also features the "Ladies Carpet" and Claus's interlacings, allowing students to view and read about objects they hear about in the podcast. Together, these resources provide productive companions to the practice of embroidery, calling our attention to the contexts of Victorian making at the same time that students try out the practice for themselves.
Figure 4. Examples of broderie anglaise created by Crafting Communities workshop participants.
Our hair art tutorial, created by Ruth Ormiston based on the workshop by Sandra Klowak and Vanessa Warne, and discussed in a previous blog post, provides another example of how hands-on crafting can enrich student learning. While our tutorial recommends that beginners use synthetic hair, Victorian makers would have used the hair of loved ones to make pieces of jewelry or keepsakes that were both decorative objects and powerful mementoes. Reflecting on this practice while handling hair can help bring intimate and sometimes overlooked aspects of Victorian life to the surface, and, as with broderie anglaise, our exhibition and our podcast can help contribute context for such reflections. In episode two of Victorian Samplings, "Intimate Histories," scholar Heather Hind discusses how objects made from hair animate the lives of their owners by including a physical trace of one person's body—maybe the object's maker or owner, or maybe someone who had a special relationship with the maker or owner. A broken hair bracelet that belonged to the Brontë family featured in the Victorian Things exhibition conveys these ideas forcefully through one particular example.
As students work to create their own example of hair art, they might consider how their own hair fits with this practice. These days, many of us wear our hair too short for use in hair art. Those working with the straight and even strands of synthetic hair should also recognize how various types of hair, such as curly hair or kinky hair, are not accommodated by Victorian-era hair art practices. It quickly becomes clear that this particular language of exchange and remembrance was accessible only to people with particular hair types and therefore to specific ethnicities. This recognition should prompt students to consider how the racial hierarchies created and maintained under the British empire were present even in the most domestic and intimate of objects. The interview with Kyle McPhail, Intern Curator at Dalnavert Museum, that concludes the "Intimate Histories" episode of Victorian Samplings also calls attention to the ways that identity is bound up in domestic objects and how shifting our perspective can help us recapture histories and contexts that may have been neglected over time, such as, perhaps, the racial implications of hair art. McPhail emphasizes the importance of including histories of gender and sexuality in historic spaces, and in relation to historical objects, and demonstrates ways that these histories are often lying "in plain sight," just like the everyday objects in which they inhere.
Our own first efforts at broderie anglaise and hair art were promising in terms of intellectual engagement but less successful in terms of actual output. Some participants in our workshops ended up with a single embroidered eyelet hole or a clump of loopy synthetic hair. In our unaccustomed hands, the materials needed to embroider and loop hair were certainly unwieldy, and not all of our results would necessarily be described as "successes." But what we gained was an experiential engagement with Victorian culture, one that offered a change from our usual scholarly modes of reading, looking, and writing. At the same time, crafting together helped us build community, even across distances, when we met virtually and shared our crafting successes and failures through webcams. Crafting in the classroom can have similar results, with the additional advantage of making course materials more accessible to different types of learners by offering multiple modalities for learning. Still, like The Plough, crafting in the classroom is an ambitious project that takes time and resources. For some crafts, like block printing or hair art, specific materials are required and must be organized in advance. But a craft like broderie anglaise is relatively simple: all you need is a piece of fabric (even a piece of repurposed clothing or bedlinen), thread, and a needle. Some of the results might look like failures, but the discussions that emerge from these so-called failures will be worthwhile, prompting meaningful engagement with Victorian life and material culture.
We invite you to visit our website Crafting Communities to try out our crafting tutorials and engage with other classroom resources housed at the site, including Victorian Samplings and Victorian Things. Moving forward, we plan to expand our resources by providing sample assignments that will include practical instructions alongside learning objectives, readings, samples of student work, and assignment rubrics. We would love to hear from you about your own failures and successes with these resources while we continue hands-on crafting in the classroom as a way to craft more engaging classrooms.
The Crafting Communities Project is a collaboration among Andrea Korda (University of Alberta), Mary Elizabeth Leighton (University of Victoria), and Vanessa Warne (University of Manitoba). It is supported by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, the Victorian Studies Association of Western Canada, and the Universities of Alberta, Victoria, and Manitoba.
Header image: Dr. Sabrina Mark demonstrates broderie anglaise for the Crafting Communities online tutorial.
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Book review: After Alice by Gregory Maguire
Alice in Wonderland is one of my all-time favourite stories. Despite its countless adaptation – in literature, on screen and on stage – each time I rediscover the cat who talks in riddles and the playing cards hunting down the perfect roses for their Red Queen, I'm in awe with the imaginative world of Wonderland. So whenever a new incarnation (or even a straight-forward retelling of the original) pops onto my radar I must check in out, and the latest version is by Wicked-author Gregory Maguire.
We all know what happened to Alice after she followed The White Rabbit and tumbled into Wonderland, but what about the people she left behind? After Alice tells the story of Alice's sister, who is the first to find Alice having gone missing, and Alice's best friend Ada, who too disappears down the rabbit hole into the wondrous land where anything is possible. Concerned about her friend, Ada follows in Alice's footsteps and has an adventure in her own right along the way – making her a much stronger and confident girl than she was before she met the crazy cast of characters we know and love from the original tale.
Gregory Maguire truly captured the whimsical characters and surroundings of Wonderland in his re-imagining of the famous story, and it was a delight to return to this place where anything is possible yet seeing it from the perspective of a new character; one who fitted perfectly in the original tale and had her own journey of growth and discovery along the way. Seeing the story we all know and love from a different angle, added a layer of depth to this imaginative world and shone the spotlight on some characters and elements perhaps not fully explored before.
All the moments spent in Wonderland were a delight to read about, which is what made it a shame we were constantly pulled out of this world by switching back and forth between Ada's story and that of Alice's sister Lydia in Victorian Oxford who, together with Ada's governess Miss Armstrong, is searching for the two missing girls. The headstrong Lydia and waffling Miss Armstrong were extremely unlikeable characters and so in addition to not being part of the Wonderland tale, they were also just not very enjoyable to read about. This half of the book did get a spark of interest with the addition of Siam later on in the story, but this was fleeting and not really developed very well, so it felt like he was added in as an afterthought only.
Writing-wise too, this felt very much a book of two halves. In many ways it's childish and captures the same style of storytelling as the original, but then there is the occasional burst of 'pretty writing' and using difficult language just for the sake of it, that pulls it away from a children's or young adult tale, straight into the adult genre. Gregory Maguire didn't quite know who his intended audience was for this novel, and that unfortunately shows.
After Alice does what it says on the tin; it follows in the footsteps of Alice's tumble into the rabbit hole and explores the aftermath on those closest to the little girl. What it lacked in depth and intrigue for those who were left behind in Victorian Oxford, it more than made up for with the entirely new exploration of Wonderland through the eyes of Alice's best friend Ada. This is a character worthy of a Lewis Carroll novel, and she takes the spotlight with at least as much curiosity and courage as her famous friend. If you are already a lover of Wonderland then this addition to the literary classic will be right up your alley. And if not, at least have a cheeky visit to enjoy a mad tea party.
Many thanks to the publisher for a copy of the novel through Bookbridgr in exchange for an honest review.
After Alice is published by Headline and you can buy the novel from Foyles or your own preferred retailer.
Website: gregorymaguire.com
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Labels: category: books, entry: book review, genre: adult, genre: children's, genre: fantasy, genre: history, rating: 3 stars, review: retelling
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Eating in hotel restaurants doesn't seem to be the 'norm' these days. When I was growing up in the 1980s, popping down to Nottingham's Moat House for Sunday lunch was something our family did fairly regularly and the restaurants in The Royal Hotel were the ones we headed to for an evening out.
Now, with such a varied choice of cuisine on offer and new restaurants opening regularly throughout the year, hotel restaurant dining seems to be out of fashion and we only ever eat on site if we are staying overnight and can't be bothered to head out and find an alternative.
I was, therefore, interested to try out Bramleys Brasserie. Located within the Devere Orchard Hotel on Nottingham University's beautiful campus, this contemporary and stylish restaurant offers a decent sized menu of classic dishes, along with a few nods to Southwell's Bramley Apple, after which the hotel and restaurant are named.
Easily accessible and with plenty of free parking right on the doorstep, the hotel lobby offers a few 'ooh ahh' moments, with faux grass covered sofas, a hugh silver apple sculpture and plenty of light.
Both dishes arrived promptly, piping hot and well-presented. The portions here are good, the food is well-cooked and the veg was served perfectly al dente, so we had absolutely no complaints at all. I am a particular fan of Halloumi (or squeaky cheese as I call it) and really enjoyed my burger, which was certainly a lot nicer than some veggie burgers I've had in the past. It seems like veggie dishes are upping their game and Bramleys really have nailed it with their offerings.
With 2 courses under our belts, we were fighting with our desire to try one of the desserts and that button busting feeling. We compromised by sharing the chocolate swiss roll, which was succulent and filled to bursting with chocolate and orange mousse (£6.00) and proved to be another winner.
Over a coffee, I had the chance to soak in the atmosphere and consider the food and my verdict of this particular 'hotel restaurant'. In my opinion, I think it should definitely be considered on its merits. The staff are efficient and friendly, the food is very very good and the restaurant itself is light, bright, airy and very clean. Hotel dining seems to be moving away from offering bland menus, served in impersonal surroundings and establishments like the Devere are trying to give clients are more interesting experience and a good choice, at reasonable prices.
So, Bramleys Brasserie goes on my list of hidden gems in Nottingham and well worth a visit. As well as free parking, which is always a bonus, there is a lovely outside mezzanine area, which is perfect for relaxing on sunny days and it is certainly a place that you can while away a few hours, before, during and after a meal!


When someone you know gets arrested, the first thing on your mind is likely getting them out of jail as soon as possible, and moving on with your lives. If you've ever been arrested yourself, you know that your number one priority is to get out, and deal with the legalities of the situation quickly. Unfortunately, the bail process can take some time. Getting arrested isn't exactly a 'quick' situation, like many people tend to think. The amount of paperwork and generalities a person has to go through takes longer than most of us would like. But, it's a process you can't work around.
However, there are a few things you can do when it comes to your Tulsa bail bonds to speed up the process as much as possible, and get your loved one out of jail the second they become capable of doing so. So, instead of leaving the bail bonds process up to fate, there are a few things you can do to expedite it. Let's take a closer look at a few tips you can use, if someone you care about finds themselves in an unfortunate situation.
Contact Your Tulsa Bail Bondsman: Getting in touch with a bail bondsman as soon as possible is always the first step in a speedy process. It will make the entire bail bonds process more efficient, and the bail bondsman should be able to answer any questions you may have at the very beginning of the process.
Know The Info: Getting arrested means going through a lot of paperwork. There is a ton of information to consider, and you'll need to know that information when it comes to giving the bail bondsman as much of a head start as possible. The details of the arrest, the case number, etc., are all important. Any information you're able to get from the start, keep it - you never know when it will be useful, and help the process move along faster.
Know the Bail: Bail schedules can be different for specific offenses. Some offenses will have a set bail in mind, while others will need to be set by a judge. Again, the sooner you can find out this information for your bondsman, the better.
Under some rare circumstances, you (or the inmate) may be able to utilize the services of a lawyer, if you feel the set bail is unjustly high, or if other injustices have been performed throughout the arresting process. Again, this is rare, but it does happen on occasion, in which case it's important that the arrested individual knows of all the rights they have, and what they can do to make sure everything is being run smoothly and legally.
Keep in mind that you cannot be bailed out of jail until you actually know what the set bail will be. This is a process that can be different for everyone, depending on the offense, and it can also be one of the most frustrating parts of getting someone out of jail, because it's up to a judge to decide. Sometimes, despite your best efforts, you won't be able to get someone out of jail in a matter of hours. However, that doesn't mean you shouldn't follow the previous steps in getting the process expedited as much as possible.
The more you can educate yourself about the bail bonds process ahead of time, the better. Don't be afraid to ask questions to your bondsman. Most people find that the process of getting out of jail takes a long time, but that's usually because they're unsure of their own rights, and the steps they can take to help out their loved one.
At Signature Bail Bonds of Tulsa, not only are we available to answer your questions, but we'll also work with you when it comes to payment options. We offer many different financing options, with low down payments, for starters. If money is an issue in bailing someone out of jail, financing can be a huge help. You can also consider online bail bond processing, so you can do most of your portion from the comfort of your own computer. If your arrested friend or family member needs a co-signer, we can also work with you on that, and explain your options and what you should know.
If someone you care about has been arrested, you don't have to take chances on letting them stay in jail for days and days. Use the helpful tips above to take care of your loved one, and get them out of jail as soon as possible. They'll thank you for it, and you'll have peace of mind knowing you did everything you could to get them back to their everyday life.