Wood, Frank Watson (1862-1953). Watercolour signed and dated 1911 (LR) and annotated by the artist.
One hundred and sixty five vessels anchored at Spithead for HM King George V's Coronation Review including 32 battleships and dreadnoughts, 24 armoured cruisers, 8 protected and 4 unarmoured cruisers, 67 destroyers, 12 torpedo boats and 8 submarines. In addition there were 18 foreign warships and two are featured prominently here, the Japanese armoured cruiser KURAMA (behind and just ahead of LORD NELSON who is foreground, left) wearing the flag of Admiral Hayao Shimamura; and the French battleship DANTON (foreground, right with 5 funnels) (Capitaine de Vaisseau J A A M Habert FN).
The King and Queen arrived at the great naval dockyard of Portsmouth during the morning of Saturday 24 June and as Their Majesties, with The Household in Attendance, embarked in HM Yacht VICTORIA & ALBERT ( Captain N C Palmer MVO ADC RN, Commodore 2nd Class In Charge HM's Yachts), Court Flags were broken. Admiral Sir Arthur Moore, Commander-in-Chief Portsmouth, and Admiral Sir Francis Bridgeman, Commander-in-Chief Home Fleet were received onboard The Royal Yacht by The King and were promoted within the Royal Victorian Order to GCVO; and the 14 other Flag Officers afloat in the Review Lines were also presented to His Majesty. As with Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee Review of 1887, ships at the Review had been cautioned to burn Welsh coal only, to reduce smoke and thus collisions.
It was a cool, grey summer's day that threatened rain as the Royal Yacht slipped from South Railway Jetty and made her way serenely out of harbour and towards the waiting armada. To the thunder of a Royal Salute, VICTORIA & ALBERT entered the Review Lines and with ships dressed overall and upper decks manned, The King steamed slowly down the lines of anchored men-of-war, receiving three rousing cheers as each ship was passed. One of the last two pre-dreadnoughts, HMS LORD NELSON (Captain Alfred Grant RN) here wearing the Flag of Admiral Sir Arthur Moore GCB GCVO CMG, C-in-C Portsmouth, was to have an eventful Great War and shortly after its outbreak in early August 1914 she found herself escorting convoys of ships carrying the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) to France. In February 1915 she was sailed for the Mediterranean and thence to the Dardanelles where she became the flagship of Vice Admiral Wester Wemyss (who was subsequently to become First Sea Lord); and then Vice Admiral John de Roebeck. LORD NELSON embarked Lord Kitchener and his staff and was his headquarters ship at Mudros during December 1915; and she remained a flagship until April 1919, in the latter 3 years, Flagship Eastern Mediterranean, Aegean and Black Sea. She was subsequently paid off and was sold for scrap in November 1920.
Frank Watson Wood was clearly busy at this Review as there are several other watercolours of the event painted by him, one - featuring LORD NELSON also - being available in Maritime Prints' portfolio (see MP057). He covered also the 1914, 1935 and 1937 Reviews but died in the year of another Fleet Review, that of Queen Elizabeth in 1953.


This thesis aims to clarify a sustainability implementation into supply chain and to develop a tool for measuring sustainability performance in supply chain and improving the sustainability performance for electronic industry in Thailand. This research has divided into three phases; the first phase is to clarify a sustainability measurement framework in supply chain. This framework allows decision makers identifying the sustainability measures based on their interesting area in sustainability criteria. After developing the conceptual framework for measuring sustainability performance, this thesis has proposed an approach to construct the performance measurement model. This work enhances the valuable of adopting the value chain model and the process based approach for constructing the sustainability measures model. In order to implementing the proposed conceptual framework and the model construction method in practical situation, this thesis has selected the supplier performance evaluation problem for measuring sustainability performance. The second phase of this work is the development of the tool for measuring sustainability performance by focusing on supplier evaluation problem. The measurement tool is developed based on a fuzzy analytical hierarchy process (FAHP) approach. This thesis has proposed three FAHP methods by modified the extent analysis method (Method-I), modified the normalization approach (Method-II), and employed the weakest t-norm arithmetic (Method-III) for determining the fuzzy priority weight. These methods are easy to adopt in real-life problem in industry. The third phase of this thesis is an implementation of the proposed framework and proposed FAHP in the case study company in Thai electronics industry. The case study company aims to evaluate sustainability performance of their suppliers in order to manage and improve supplier's performance. The sustainability performance measurement model consists of 10 indicators and 25 sustainability measures based on three dimensions (economic, environmental, and social). It is found that the importance weight of economic, environmental, and social dimension are 50.87%, 34.86%, and 15.14% respectively.


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I alway find myself anticipating each Furla collection; because there is always some exciting style evolution that awaits with each collection! Starting on a very good note as these beautiful, whimsical interchangable covers of their iconic Metropolis Crossbody bag greeted me as I stepped into the event. From butterflies to unicorns, this preview was set to impress.
This season is a vibrant inspiration of by the artwork of Italian artist Ettore Sottsass, FURLA's graphic props transform everyday experiences into fascinating occurrences. Strongly hued elements coupled with architectural details appear as backdrop bring to mind the quitessential flamboyant Italian style and sophistication.
The FURLA Gioia satchel in goatskin and Saffiano leather is versatile for everyday, a saddle bag that has a flap composed of a patchwork of two red flowers, or a stylized zebra figure peering out of floral foliage, made in vegetable tanned leather and available either in a solid colour or an all-over print, it stands out for its extreme lightness.
Absolutely loving the slouchy rocker vibes of the FURLA Dafne Advatar Backpack bag, which is dressy enough even for a evening dinners and beyond.
Lovers of cute will not be disappointed with the newest FURLA Candy Jungle: These animalie rjelly backpack and bowlers certainly reminds me of the popular Angry Birds cartoon movie, with their unique jungle eyes,a visual effect created by appliques on thebags.
I also loved the preppy prints on these FURLA Metropolis; be spoilt for choice with exotic floral blooms or animals of the savannah like Giraffes and Panthers. A good size of daily use, and adds a touch of color to any outfit.
The AW17 FURLAMen's collection draws inspiration from various sources, which transitions sporty to preppy themes. Transient, these sartorial references never lingers too long in any single period, preferring simply to take note and borrow here and there, jumping freely from one thing to the next, from one style to another –like a stream of consciousness, an outpouring of experiences and emotions.
Never to fail me, the Men's collection is as quirky as they come; a new take on the FURLA classic –the FURLA Icaro gets injected new life with splashes of acid-bright colours associated with skater culture and urban parkour sessions. Spot gorgeous jungle prints in muted graphic shades!
The FURLA MarteBriefcase serves up the same balance between formality and creativity, providing a pleasing contrast between its quietly elegant lines in a single color and its bright, removable tablet case, which can be mixed and matched with the collection's other pouches in assorted prints and colors.
I'm loving the cheery mod-vibes of the these babies; the patchwork block cut-outs are simply but impactful.
The FURLA Like Bags are inspired from the 30's, with a businesslike tote structure and monochromatic colors. This shoulder strap bag also carries minute details such as small metal eyelet embellishments with the luxe mix of materials. Available in a 3-toned Oasi Double calfskin and comes with an additional pouch.
My fave pick had to be the FURLA Scoop, which channel more of the 40's insociant minimalist style; with a simple centerpiece gold buckle and a pronounced flap that's avail in either snakeskin printed calfskin or entirely reptilian skin.
Thank you WOM PR team and FURLA for having me! The Autumn/ Winter collection is currently available at all FURLA branches islandwide.


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As QQQ Proves, It's Good to be a Tech Kingpin
Tom Lydon August 3, 2020
Amid a flurry of stellar earnings reports from high-growth, mega-cap companies, the Invesco QQQ jumped 4% last week, extending its year-to-date gain to 25%. The S&P 500 is up just 1.45%.
Invesco QQQ offers investors access to global growth companies, excluding the securities of financial companies, and is the 5th largest ETF listed in the U.S. Launched in 1999, QQQ has a live track record of over 21 years (fund inception: March 10, 1999) and offers one of the longest performance histories available in an ETF.
"Apple shares surged to reach a high of $413.33 and were last up 7.36% at $413.09 in the wake of blowout quarterly results and a four-for-one stock split announcement," reports Reuters. "Amazon gained 3.73% after posting its biggest profit ever while Facebook jumped 7.76% after the social media giant blew past revenue expectations."
Apple shares finished 10.47% higher Friday, providing the iPhone-maker with a market valuation of $1.84 trillion. Saudi Aramco, which had been the most valuable publicly listed company since its market debut last year, now comes in second place at $1.76 trillion as of its last close.
Apple had vigorous third quarter earnings, released Thursday, which advanced its stock, as investors cheered the company's 11% year-over-year growth. Apple also announced a 4-for-1 stock split. The tech behemoth has recovered from its pandemic low-point in March, and shares are now 44% higher this year.
QQQ: Performance Matters
As Apple indicates, sector weights, even in broader market benchmarks, matter when it comes to investors' long-term outcomes.
"The Nasdaq-100 and S&P 500 are two of the most popular equity indexes in the US. The Nasdaq-100 is heavily allocated towards top performing industries such as Technology, Consumer Services, and Health Care, which have helped the Nasdaq-100 outperform the S&P 500 by a wide margin between Dec. 31, 2007 and June 30, 2020," according to Nasdaq Global Indexes.
That trend may continue for some time given younger investors' taste for tech and consumer cyclical stocks.
Apple is still very popular with young people. Most consumers are very familiar with the brand name and purchase iPhones and Apple products due to fashions and trends in pop culture and therefore it is unlikely that Apple is going anywhere anytime soon.
"The largest allocations to both Technology and Consumer Services helped propel the Nasdaq-100 Index to a new all-time high on June 23, 2020, extending the historic outperformance observed during 1Q'20," according to Nasdaq. "The Nasdaq-100 finished the first half of the year with a gain of 16.9%, significantly outpacing the S&P 500's loss of 3.1%."
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Volvo's first electric car will cost less than $40,000
By Mark Jones, Komando.com
Have you been paying attention to all of the great technology making its way into cars lately? Some handy innovations include Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, which allow you to focus on the road while still using your gadgets' functions in a hands-free way. You can even get unlimited data plans right in your car now.
More substantial inventions include electric and self-driving vehicles. You might have the impression that this technology is too expensive to consider buying. Volvo is trying to change your mind.
What does Volvo have in the works?
CEO Lex Kerssemakers said that Volvo will have an all-electric vehicle (EV) debut in 2019. The important part of the announcement wasn't the car's release date, but its details.
Kerssemakers said that he expects the EV to cost between $35,000 and $40,000. Volvos have a strong reputation for quality and safety and its traditional engine vehicles are priced in this range. So it's a little surprising that an all-electric Volvo will also be affordable.
Affordable pricing wasn't the only great detail he announced. The EV is also expected to have a driving range of at least 250 miles between charges. This means you could actually use the vehicle for more than just commuting to work and back.
Speaking of the car's details to Automotive News, Kerssemakers said, "That's what I put in as the prerequisite for the United States. If I want to make a point in the U.S., if I want to make volumes, that's what I need."
To stay up to date with all of the latest car information keep checking in with our new Cars, Trucks & Tech section.
More stories you can't miss:
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Q: using WebAssembly in chrome extension I have a chrome extension that includes a complicated function comp_func(data) which takes a lot of CPU by performing many bitwise operations. Because of that, I'm trying to use WebAssembly.
I've tried to follow several tutorials, for example this one and this one.
The first link says:
fetch('simple.wasm').then(response =>
  response.arrayBuffer()
).then(bytes =>
  WebAssembly.instantiate(bytes, importObject)
).then(results => {
  results.instance.exports.exported_func();
});

but I get an error:

Uncaught (in promise) TypeError: WebAssembly Instantiation: Import #0 module="env" error: module is not an object or function

I've tried a lot to use this approach, but it didn't work. I can't understand how to use WebAssembly that is loaded from the .wasm file.
So I've tried an easier approach:
The second link says to put this line in the html file:
<script src="index.js"></script>

and then just use the exported function:
var result = _roll_dice();

BUT, I'm in an extension so I only have a background.html file.
So I'm looking for a way to access the Module which was loaded in the background file.
And things get complicated, because the function comp_func(data) is called from a Worker.
This is what I've tried so far:
If I call chrome.extension.getBackgroundPage() I can access the Module
but I can't send it to the Worker:

Failed to execute 'postMessage' on 'Worker': # could not be cloned.

And if I try to stringify it first:

Uncaught TypeError: Converting circular structure to JSON

(I tried to un-circular it, didn't work...)
And I can't call chrome.extension.getBackgroundPage() from the Worker because I can't access chrome API from there.
So my questions are:

*

*Did someone try to load .wasm file in chrome extension and succeed?
The second approach (loading the js file) sounds simpler but if you have a working example for this approach it would be great.

or 2. How to access the Module that has been loaded in background.html (from the second example)?
or 3. How to pass the functions that I needed from the js file to the Worker (via postMessage)?
To summarize, did someone try to use WebAssembly in a chrome extension and survive to tell?
EDIT:
I eventually left the approach of WebAssembly.
I also posted this question at bugs-chromium,
and after few month got an answer. Not sure if this is really working, but maybe this, along with the marked answer, will help someone.

A: I've been fiddling with WebAssembly recently, and found a way to make it work. Here are the script files:
main.js
chrome.browserAction.onClicked.addListener(function(tab) {
 chrome.tabs.executeScript(null, {file: "content_script.js"});
});

content_script.js
  var importObject = { imports: { imported_func: arg => console.log(arg) } };
  url = 'data:application/wasm;base64,' + "AGFzbQEAAAABCAJgAX8AYAAAAhkBB2ltcG9ydHMNaW1wb3J0ZWRfZnVuYwAAAwIBAQcRAQ1leHBvcnRlZF9mdW5jAAEKCAEGAEEqEAAL";
  WebAssembly.instantiateStreaming(fetch(url), importObject)
  .then(obj => obj.instance.exports.exported_func());

The data URL belongs to the common tutorial wasm sample (simple.wasm), which writes 42 on the console.

PS. If it seems like cheating or bad practice to you, this content_script.js also works:
var importObject = {
   imports: {
    imported_func: function(arg) {
    console.log(arg);
    }
   }
 };

var response = null;
var bytes = null;
var results = null;

var wasmPath = chrome.runtime.getURL("simple.wasm");
fetch(wasmPath).then(response =>
    response.arrayBuffer()
    ).then(bytes =>
       WebAssembly.instantiate(bytes, importObject)
        ).then(results => {
        results.instance.exports.exported_func();
  });

Only if you include the code files in the web_accessible_resources section in manifest.json, though:
    ...
    "web_accessible_resources": [
     "content_script.js",
     "main.js",
     "simple.wasm"
    ],
    ...

Github: https://github.com/inflatablegrade/Extension-with-WASM
It can also be made compatible with Manifest V3.

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Bernard "Berend" Carp (Sragi, Sumatra, Índies Orientals Neerlandeses, 17 d'abril de 1901 - Aerdenhout, 22 de juliol de 1966) va ser un regatista neerlandès que va competir a començaments del .

El 1920 va prendre part en els Jocs Olímpics d'Anvers, on va guanyar la medalla d'or en la categoria de 6,5 metres (1919 rating) del programa de vela, a bord de l'Oranje. Compartia tripulació amb el seu germà Johan Carp i Petrus Wernink.

Carp va finançar diverses expedicions ornitològiques durant la dècada dels cinquanta al sud-oest d'Africa, en especial a Namíbia. Va publicar la història d'aquestes expedicions en el seu llibre I Choose Africa.

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Medallistes neerlandesos als Jocs Olímpics d'estiu de 1920
Regatistes neerlandesos
Persones de Sumatra
Morts a Sud-àfrica
Esportistes indonesis


The Balmoral Bar cart is perfect for all your entertaining and to fill that small space.
Finished in vintage antique gold with clear glass to the top and an aged mirrored base.
On casters to allow it to be moved freely.


Sutherland is a cozy small town offering safety and security in a setting of shady streets and housing to fit all tastes and budgets.
Students living in Sutherland have a variety of options regarding their education. Public school students are invited to attend the South O'Brien School District. Attendance centers for K-6th grade are in Primghar and 7-12th graders go to the Paullina attendance center. The school provides bussing to and from Sutherland to both of the attendance centers.
Sutherland's shopping experience is unique and fun. Instead of the big box stores you get the pleasure of spending time in small shops.
Sutherland has the Main Market grocery store, Sutherland hardware and lumber supply, gift stores, restaurants and coffee shops. And don't let the small town atmosphere fool you....of course Security State Bank has online banking.
Sutherland is a sportsman's paradise - literally. With outstanding rough ground and forested habitat, the area abounds with quality game including wild turkey, deer, fox, pheasant, partridge and quail.


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Edgar Knobloch (11. listopadu 1927 Praha – 3. února 2013 Quillan, Francie) byl český a evropský badatel, historik, polyglot a spisovatel.

Život
Vystudoval právnickou fakultu University Karlovy v Praze. Jeho celoživotním zájmem byly dějiny a umění Středního východu a Orientu. Znalost ruštiny, tureckého jazyka a arabštiny mu umožňovala orientovat se ve východních kulturách. Podnikl více než třicet cest do států středního až dálného východu, od Jemenu po Xinjiang, stejně jako do asijských států bývalého Sovětského svazu. Psal beletrii, cestopisy i poezii a limericky.

Knihy
 Kulja (s Richardem Blahou, Prešov, 1960, rusky)
 V srdci Ázie (1961, slovensky)
 V srdci Asie (první vydání SNDK 1962, česky)
 Kurdská noc (Jean-Richard Bloch; Edgar Knobloch; Vladimír Brett, SNKLU, 1963, česky)
 V zemi pouští a hor: výstava fotografií ze Sovětské Střední Asie (s Miloš Hrbas; Náprstkovo Muzeum Asijských, Afrických a Amerických kultur, 1964, katalog, česky)
 Stesky (Joachim Du Bellay; Edgar Knobloch; Jan Vladislav, SNKLU, 1964, česky)
 Smrt Tamerlánova (první vydání 1965, Triton, 2003, česky)
 Putování k Mongolům (Johannes de Plano Carpini.; Willelmus de Rubruk.; Ruy Gonzales de Clavijo, SNKLU, 1964, česky)
 Umění Střední Asie (s Milošem Hrbasem, SNKLU, 1965, česky)
 The Art of Central Asia (s Milošem Hrbasem; Artia – Praha, Paul Hamlyn - London 1965, anglicky)
 Encyklopedie umění středověku (René Huyghe, první vydání Odeon, 1969, česky)
 Beyond the Oxus: archaeology, art & architecture of Central Asia (London, Benn; Totowa, N.J., Rowman & Littlefield, 1972, Arcadia Publishing, 2004, anglicky)
 Turkestan : Taschkent, Buchara, Samarkand : Reisen zu den Kulturatätten Mittelasiens (s Peter de Mendelssohn, Prestel-Verlag, 1973, München; London; New York: Prestel, 1999, německy)
 Baedeker's Netherlands, Belgium & Luxembourg (spoluautor s Wernerem Fauserem, 1984, 1989 by Prentice Hall, Inc., anglicky)
 Strach (s Věrou Martinkovou, Alfa-Omega, 2001, česky)
 Monuments of Central Asia: A Guide to the Archaeology, Art and Architecture of Turkestan (I. B. Tauris, první vydání 2001, anglicky)
 Návrat nežádoucí (Alfa Omega, 2002, česky)
 Roztroušená rodinka a jiné rozmarné veršíky (Alfa-Omega, 2003, česky)
 Klec (Triton, 2003, česky)
 The Archaeology and Architecture of Afghanistan (první vydání Tempus, 2002, Arcadia Publishing 2004, anglicky)
 Sněhurka a čtrnáct trpaslíků (Alfa Omega 2007, česky)
 Russia & Asia: Nomadic & Oriental Traditions in Russian History (Odyssey Publications, 2007, anglicky)
 Nomádi a Rusové (Triton, 2008, česky)
 Cizinec z povolání (Alfa-Omega, 2009, česky)
 Treasures of the Great Silk Road (The History Press, první vydání 2012)

Články
 Reviews of Books - Monuments of Central Asia: A Guide to Archaeology, Art and Architecture of Turkestan (by Edgar Knobloch; Colin Paul Mitchel, Journal of Asian history. 36, no. 2, (2002): 202 Publisher: Wiesbaden, O. Harrassowitz)
 [Review of] Beyond the Oxus: Archaeology, Art and Architecture of Central Asia by Richard Ettinghausen, Middle East Journal, v28 n1 (Winter, 1974): 70-71, anglicky)
 [Review of] Monuments of Central Asia: A Guide to the Archaeology, Art and Architecture of Turkestan by A. D. H. Bivar, Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society, v12 n2 (Jul., 2002): 219-220, anglicky)
 [Review of] Beyond the Oxus: Archaeology, Art and Architecture of Central Asia by A. D. H. Bivar, Bulletin of the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, v36 n3 (1973: 743-744
 [Review of] Beyond the Oxus: Archaeology, Art… by Oleg Grabar [Review of] Beyond the Oxus: Archaeology, Art and Architecture of Central Asia, The Journal of Asian Studies, v32 n2 (Feb., 1973): 333-334, anglicky

Překlady
Z autorových překladů je třeba vzpomenout překlady Carpiniho, Rubrucka a Clavija.

Externí odkazy

 Edgar Knobloch – krátké biografické údaje
 Edgar Knobloch seznam vydávané literatury

Čeští spisovatelé 20. století
Čeští historikové
Narození v Praze
Narození 11. listopadu
Narození v roce 1927
Úmrtí 3. února
Úmrtí v roce 2013
Muži
Historikové 20. století
Historikové 21. století
Čeští spisovatelé 21. století


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Has Justin Smoak's Mariners Impact Finally Flamed Out?
Justin Smoak came to the Seattle Mariners as a highly touted prospect. Three years later he hasn't realized his potential. Is there any potential actually there?
By Peter Woodbrook@wernies Jun 29, 2012, 7:00am PDT
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SEATTLE - SEPTEMBER 12: Justin Smoak #17 of the Seattle Mariners remains in the dugout for a moment after a 9-3 loss to the New York Yankees at Safeco Field on September 12, 2011 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)
The funny thing about the eternally struggling Seattle Mariner's offense is that each article that comes out from every beat writer, blogger, or random twitter post, never really gets old because there are just so many problems to attend to.
So for this one, we will turn our attention to someone who was originally thought to be a key cog in the rebuilding machine, and in a season of struggles there is one individual who has struggled the most.
Take a look at Justin Smoak's recent hitting line for the past two weeks. Smoak has started 13 straight games, hitting anywhere from fourth to seventh in the order, and has posted the following line: 4 - 47, one home run, three runs scored, three RBIs, and six walks. No doubles. No triples. No stolen bases. This is a slump, and a big one at that.
All major league batters go through slumps from time to time, and some are prone to longer ones than others. But the difference from other major league batters and Smoak is that with every week that passes, it is looking less like Smoak is slumping and more that he is overmatched - and sadly, Smoak just might be one of those guys who struggle to consistently cut it at the major league level.
For now, it really doesn't matter if he can cut it. The Mariners are on pace to drop over 90 games for the third straight season in yet another lost season. Mike Carp can come off the DL and maybe fill in at first base a bit, but with the team appearing to be committed to working Jesus Montero as much at catcher as they will fool him into thinking he can play there, there really isn't anyone waiting in the wings to fill Smoak's shoes - because that was supposed to be Smoak.
When the Mariners snared Smoak from the Rangers in the Cliff Lee trade it seemed at the time like a surefire win. Smoak was the 9th ranked prospect in 2010, wedged right between a couple of schmucks named Pedro Alvarez and Madison Bumgarner. Smoak had often been that untouchable prospect for Texas, and it all seemed on target for the Mariners to finally be accumulating an offense.
As the pretty much always spot on Dave Cameron pointed out earlier this week, in the last three decades there have been 55 first basemen with at least 1,000 plate appearances by the age of 25. Smoak by all metrics has been the worst of the bunch.
This isn't to say that Smoak won't go on to have a successful career in a different format at baseball, or maybe he will be like a Mike Morse and just need a change of scenery to grow into the player he is, but Smoak has spent the better part of his Seattle career trying to explain why he doesn't belong in the line-up everyday.
The maddening thing with Smoak is that at times he shows signs for why he belongs in the line-up at all times and why the Mariners should continue to build around him. He hit the threads off the ball in late May. He started 2011 like a solid cornerstone at first base. But the key in the major leagues, is that no matter how much potential someone showcases, they need to be able to do it on a consistent basis. A baseball season is a marathon with another marathon thrown on top for good measure. Smoak has shown to be a good sprinter at times, but he really doesn't seem to be in it for the long haul.
In his three seasons in the majors, Smoak has hit to a tune of .222/.304/.373. He has posted a -0.7 WAR. Smoak shows some power and a solid glove, but that is about it.
For the Mariners, it is time to give up on the Smoak project. There is no sense in holding their head down in shame about it. After all, a prospect is called a prospect because they haven't shown their mettle in the majors yet. And the man before Smoak on the watch list in 2010 hasn't exactly been lighting it up for the Pittsburg Pirates either.
Smoak hasn't done a whole lot to justify his spot in the line-up everyday. Outside of a lack of quality in replacements, he might as well stay in to try and salvage something from a lost season. But next year, Smoak shouldn't be coming into the team with a guaranteed roster spot. He shouldn't even be coming in with the "it is his to lose" mentality. Smoak lost his roster spot with a year of less then mediocre hitting, and it would do the Mariners rebuilding project a good thing to do what all good projects have - a plan B.
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Apple faces antitrust lawsuit
It's Thursday, March 8th 2012. I'm Bridget Carrie in cnet.com and it's time to get loaded. Apple has had its share of legal battles but this would be a first. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the United States is planning to sue Apple and 5 book publishers which are accused of colluding to increase prices of e-books. For now, several of the parties are talking with regulators to ward off an expensive court battle. It all comes down to how publishers charge for e-books. In the printed world, bookstores buy a whole bunch of titles at wholesale and the stores are the ones that set the final price, whether that's the price marked in the book jacket or lower. In Apple's bookstore, a publisher chooses whatever e-book price they want and Apple keeps 30% of the sale. The justice department says Apple and publisher are working together to raise prices across the industry because of that model but publishers have denied the claims. Meanwhile, Apple is preparing for the new iPad to hit stores next week on March 16th. The new iPad will be the first Apple product that can tap into faster 4G LTE wireless connection speeds, although most consumers just end up buying the cheaper WiFi only version. The 4G models on AT&T and Verizon start at $629 but the data plans are different for each carrier. AT&T's data plans start at $15 a month to use 250 megabytes. On Verizon, the pricing starts at $20 for 1 gig of data. Users can cancel and start up a data plan on the iPad at any time but on Verizon, there's a $35 activation fee. So starting and stopping on Verizon comes with an extra cost. Apple also released an update to the iOS operating system and it's causing some iPhone users to do a double take. Those with an AT&T iPhone 4S are seeing a 4G icon next to the signal strength meter but as you know, the iPhone can only get 3G, not 4G. It's not exactly an error. The 4G icon shows up on the iPhone is connecting to AT&T's HSDPA network which is tech jargon for 3G network with a little more power. The thing is, phone companies like AT&T like to put the 4G label on advanced 3G for the sake of marketing. So sorry folks, that software upgrade did not just make your iPhone a 4G phone. A massive solar storm has hit Earth and could disrupt communications, GPS, power grids and airline flights over the next 2 days. A burst of charged particles from the sun's atmosphere has hit Earth and it's the largest storm in 5 years. Northern areas are the most affected. It appears that Amazon is taking steps to create original programming for its video offerings and this all started because an Amazon executive wrote on his LinkedIn page that he's the vice president of original television at Amazon. Hmm. Very interesting. Amazon hasn't confirmed but it's not surprising. Netflix and Hula both are now creating their own original content. Those are your headlines for today. I'm Bridget Carrie for cnet.com and you've just been loaded.
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Firefighters rescue man from Cheltenham blaze
FRV firefighters have rescued a young man from a home in Cheltenham after it caught alight early on Thursday morning.
Wednesday 8 July 2020 7:36pm
Thankfully the other occupant escaped when the fire took hold at the Kelmar Street property just after 5:30am.
Firefighters arrived on scene in five and a half minutes, and wearing breathing apparatus for protection from the smoke entered the property to search for the man and bring him to safety.
Ambulance Victoria paramedics assessed all occupants at the scene.
The fire quickly spread to the roof space of the house and was threatening to spread to the neighbouring property; however FRV crews were able to bring the fire under control within just 15 minutes.
There was a lot of smoke in the area, and a community advice message was issued for Cheltenham residents asking them to avoid the area and keep roads clear for emergency services.
FRV crews will remain on scene for some time to ensure the fire has been completely extinguished.
At this stage it is not yet known what caused the fire to start.
At the height of the blaze there were approximately 28 Firefighters on scene on board five pumpers, a rescue unit, and three other Command and support units.
UPDATE as of 1:00PM 9 July 2020
Firefighters have finished their investigations and believe the fire started as a result of an electric heater malfunctioning.
There were no working smoke alarms in the home, and the residents were only alerted as one was awake and smelt the smoke.
In an emergency, every second counts. A fire only takes two to three minutes to cause significant damage to property and put people's lives at risk.
Smoke alarms are your first line of defence in the event of a fire.
When you are asleep, your sense of smell lessens and you may not smell smoke to alert you in the event of a fire.
This is why it is vital to have smoke alarms in the right areas of your home and ensure multiple alarms are interconnected.
For more information about smoke alarms visit frv.vic.gov.au/smoke-alarms


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Synopsis: 'Thou Shall not Steal' is the commandment that struggling writer Rory Jansen forgets when he so desperately craves success to prove his worthiness and fulfill an unrealised potential. This comes back to haunt him when the real writer makes himself known.
In a very tangential sense, this tale has similar pretensions to Inception. Its a tale within a tale within a tale. Confused? Let me clarify. The Words opens with author Clay Hammond (Dennis Quaid) speaking at his book launch, reading a couple of chapters to the invited guests. He starts to tell his story about a writer (Bradley Cooper) who has an just written an acclaimed novel and his fledgling encounter with an old man who has a secret that will shatter his world once he learns of his very close association with the book. The film then shifts to Rory's world, were we learn about his beginnings, the effect of his crippling self doubt that plagues him, inhibiting any fundamental progress in attaining acclaim in the literary field. Then, after committing to marriage to his devoted girlfriend Dora (A decorative Zoe Saldana), they take a honeymoon in Paris. While in an antique shop, she spots a battered old leather writers briefcase. Bingo, perfect present for my budding writer husband to be! Back home, a few weeks later Rory picks up the case and finds something extraordinary. A manuscript of a novel, that had been left in there - by mistake? We don't know at this stage. Intrigued, Rory starts reading it. Soon, he is absolutely memerised by its contents. He knows that this story is more than good, its potential is just waiting to be untapped. Herein comes the eternal dilemma, what to do next? You know its not your words, but its too good to ignore. So, rather foolishly he decides to re-type the whole thing out - word for word - not changing a single comma, letter or word. Nothing changes, apart from the realisation of what he's just done. Rory then leaves it to one side, whilst wrestling with its potent implications and where to next. Soon, Dora picks it up and starts reading it, unaware of just what has happened. Not only does she love this new story, she urges him to take it further.
Flash forward to basking in the glow of success from this plagiarized novel, Rory is now being feted by the literary set, eager to rub shoulders with the new boy wonder, when he encounters a grizzled old man (Jeremy Irons) in Central Park who deliberately starts to reveal his true identity. And, this is where the fun begins. With the next chapter, we get the old man's story (Via flash backs) - or rather the life experiences that affected him directly. Thus laying the foundation stone for the significant events in this movie.
Considering all the various aspects mentioned so far, The Words had potential to be something very compelling, but its yet another project that isn't quite the sum of its parts. Bradley Cooper is alright in his role, but needs to do a George Clooney - and veer off into indie type movies. This would then build up a more credible resume that will make him far more versatile - rather than going for the easy road of indulging in yet another pretty boy role. Jeremy Irons is just there for the paycheck, he's done much better. Dennis Quaid just seems out of place in his role, maybe because we are unfamiliar with him playing this type of character? Zoe Saldana is fairly easy on the eye, but again, like the others, has done much better work.
All in all, The Words is a credible enough debut from first time writer/directors Brian Klugman & Lee Sternthal (Childhood friends of Mr Cooper incidentally), but it just doesn't have enough of an x-factor to recommend it completely.


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Welcome from the Head of School - In Focus Nov '15
During the second half of 2014 and the first half of 2015 I was glad to be involved in the setting up of a new research institute in our Faculty. Dignified with the acronym IASH, which stands for the "Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities", this new body was conceived of as a companion structure to the hugely successful Institute for Social Science Research, which was based in the old SBS Faculty that preceded the establishment of HASS Faculty and which is of course still very much with us. But what has all this got to do with our School?
On the face of it, very little. IASH, with research interests and strengths in European intellectual history (relating to the old CHED) and media and cultural studies (relating to the old CCCS), clearly articulates more with other Schools in the Faculty than with our own. And yet, as we know from the most recent ERA, more than 25% of research carried out in our School contributes to the field of research (FOR) code "Literary Studies" and still other research in the School aligns with "Philosophy and Religious Studies". On these indicators, at least, a significant amount of research carried out in SLC occurs in areas that are now core research domains in the new institute IASH. IASH also plays host to Faculty Fellowship recipients, where staff get the chance to block off time for research in a normal teaching semester and to advance projects in an environment conducive to that purpose before their next sabbatical. IASH, in short, is likely to be a factor for us all one way or another in coming years.
The chance to play a role in the setting up of IASH over the past 18 months and to take on a leadership role from late next year is an opportunity that I have found too attractive to pass up. But stepping into a leadership role in IASH also means that I have been obliged to step down from the role of Head of the School of Languages and Cultures after what seems to me to have been a very quick and eventful three years.
In many ways I do so reluctantly. SLC is certainly in an exciting phase of its development: research is trending up in impressive ways, teaching remains vital and very strong, our governance structures have become tighter and more effective than in the past, our recruitment searches turn up better fields as talented new staff come on board. Recently we also ended a long period of internal discussion about workload. Apart from delivering us a better and more transparent workload model, that process, I believe, has seen us emerge as a more focused group overall. Challenges remain for us, of course, notably in some aspects of our work culture. Nevertheless, there have been conspicuous successes in recent years – successes we have achieved together as a School not just because we work harder or perform better against teaching and research targets but also because we are getting better at communication and have better avenues to facilitate it across the School.
Sometime in first semester 2016, then, we will welcome a new Head of School. As I prepare to shift into a new part of my own career at UQ, I have some cause for reflection. What is clear to me after three years at UQ is the gift I have enjoyed in working with talented, committed and conscientious academic and professional staff. I have valued the privilege of working with you all during this time. I now look forward to serving the University and the Faculty in a different capacity through my role in IASH and, closer to home, serving the School as a member of the German program and in any other way that might be required.
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"The 2018 finalists reflect the incredible variety of vehicles and new, advanced technology automakers are adding to their offerings as well as the increasing emphasis on making the most advanced safety features available to consumers even on affordable models," said Mark Phelan, President of NACTOY.
Votes from nearly 60 jurors were tallied confidentially by Deloitte LLP and remained sealed until they were announced today by the organization's officers, including Vice President Matt DeLorenzo and Secretary-Treasurer Lauren Fix.
Chosen from dozens of new vehicles, jurors' evaluated the finalists based segment leadership, innovation, design, safety, handling, driver satisfaction and value for the dollar. The process started in June 2017 by determining vehicle eligibility and includes three rounds of voting.
Winners of the NACTOY award will be announced at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit on January 15, 2018.
Now in their 24th year, the awards are unique because — instead of being given by a single publication, website, radio or television station — they are selected by a jury of automotive journalists from the United States and Canada. Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is the presenting sponsor of NACTOY.
The awards are intended to recognize the most outstanding new vehicles of the year. These vehicles are benchmarks in their segments based on factors including innovation, design, safety, handling, driver satisfaction and value for the dollar. The organization gives out three awards. They are: The awards are the "North American Car of the Year" and "North American Truck/Utility of the Year," not "Car of the Year" or "Truck of the Year." The awards are unique because — instead of being given by a single publication, website, radio or television station — they are given by an independent jury of automotive journalists from the United States and Canada.


Megan Leavey: A movie review.
The movie Megan Leavey opens in theaters June 9 but as former military and an AT&T subscriber I was invited to an early screening of the movie on May 30 for free to mark National Military Appreciation Month. In addition to being a U.S. Army Veteran (76-79) I was also an Army Brat to a career (43-70) US Army E.O.D. (Explosives Ordinance for non military) and am a dog lover also, so a movie about a bomb sniffing dog caught my attention as I was watching the trailers, announcements, and snippets of the plot line leading up to release.
I'm looking forward to it until I get a preview trailer which contains an interview with a male in the film where he says how wonderful it was to work on a film "with so many women" with "wonderful energy" (a women overcoming bias film, I'm sure). The Director goes on to say there are many war films depicting male marines and few with women. And this is where I go I go DUH. Since the first Gulf War 97% of combat deaths and casualties have been men and they compose over 90% of US Veterans. And previously men fought all wars with very few female combatants. Ironically I posted a piece about female specific services and the lack of MALE specific services in my memorial Day piece, "Do we support our troops". Now I'm thinking I'm headed to a PC "women overcoming adversity and hostile men" piece of work.
I was pleasantly surprised as I found the movie to be a nice piece of linear story telling which wasn't in any form preachy or judgemental. The movie opens to a young person (who just happens to be a female), from divorced parents, who is coming of age and wondering what to do with her life. Deciding to enlist in the Marines she carries her bad habits with her until she finds the canine program, and this is where we meet the dog, "Rex". Here she encounters the reality of life, to achieve (anything) requires setting goals and objectives and a commitment to succeed.
We follow her to her deployment in a war zone, having to face the unknown. She has the "what did I get myself into" and "I'm not ready for this" thoughts that I'm sure every young person has when they first start to make their own decisions for themselves, then have to either suffer the consequences or reap the rewards of their decisions. Here again the movie isn't preachy but sticks to the story line presenting issues as the normal course of life.
The story line continues to post deployment where Leavey tries to arrange to have Rex evaluated to allow her to adopt him when he is no longer being used by the military. Again there is no preaching and the story line shows all perspectives in why things are being done the way they are. There is no glossing over the challenges she has to face, nor is there a demonization of the people who make decisions counter to her wishes.
I found the story line believable. The interactions of her and her family showed the stresses divorce play upon children and the and the actions and dialogue of parents believable. The training and conduct of the military personnel was also believable, as were the war scenes, which showed the dangers of military deployment without being overly graphic. The dangers, and rewards, of military service were portrayed factually.
If you are looking for a movie which speaks to the issue of women in the draft, women in combat, or the downtrodden female overcoming patriarchal adversity, this isn't it so if you're looking for a PC movie – stay home. Also, it isn't a "blockbuster" nor is it set to be a classic cleaning up the Oscars. It is a nice little film with a good story line which you can take your teenagers to, enjoy together, and maybe open up some discussion about life itself and their decisions for their future. If you are looking for a good coming of age war story with a dog as the co-star, this is it. And if nothing else, you have to like the dog.
Megan Leavey Opens in theaters today, June 9, 2017. More on "Rotten Tomato" here.
And at the end of the movie I say … and 4 of 5 stars.


No, I am not a grandfather. But, I know of several commercial property owners who have a "grandfathered" use in effect on their property.
A legal non-conforming use, also called a "grandfathered" use, is a land use that legally existed prior to the current zoning ordinance. Provided the use is not abandoned for more than one year and not expanded or changed in any way it can continue even if the property is sold.
My business is a legal non-conforming use?
A good example of this is a used car lot I had for sale in Napa. The business operated from the same location for 45 years. It opened for business when the zoning district of the site was very different. Over the years the zoning changed slightly until a few years ago it changed to Residential Single-Family Infill.
Currently, a used car lot is only allowed to operate in the Community Commercial, Industrial Park-Area C and Mixed Use-Gateway zoning districts. The used car lot could remain, however cannot change significant aspects of its business such as its product line, size of office or even its hours of operation. Additionally, if it were to cease operations for a year it would lose the ability to operate and a future residential use would only be allowed on the site.
What does that have to do with the zoning ordinance?
The City of Napa Zoning Ordinance contains approximately 22 zoning districts, 11 overlay districts and several general plan districts. Zoning is a land use restriction used by municipalities to control the type of community, building, business, residence or use to be constructed, operated or implemented on a piece of land.
The main categories of zoning districts are residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, airport and public. All other zoning districts are a variation of these main categories.
An overlay district is a special set of rules that govern a property in a specific area, which is exposed to a set of circumstances that affect the property.
Some examples of an overlay district in Napa are Airport Compatibility, Historic Preservation, Floodplain Management and Traffic Impact.
How does the zoning ordinance differ from the general plan?
A general plan is a municipality's constitution, which addresses several key elements of growth usually for the next 15-25 years such as land use, economic sustainability and housing. It is the governing document the leaders of the municipality use as the basis of all their decisions.
Land use describes population and building densities as well as growth and other issues relevant to development and use of land. It encompasses many factors of smart, effective, contextual growth of a municipality. Other elements of a general plan, such as public health and safety, housing and parks and recreation also attribute to the development of a zoning district and funnel down to create the zoning ordinance.
In part two I am going to discuss some of the ways the used car lot could make changes even though it is a non-conforming use.


International Women's Day, created as a day of action for women's equality more than a century ago, provides an important moment to reflect on how far we have come, and how far we have to go. There's a lot to reflect on; 2017 was a monumental year for women's rights.
No country has achieved gender equality yet. Even in the countries that score highest in the WJP Rule of Law Index—which measures how well a country adheres to laws designed to ensure that everyone is treated fairly—women and girls do not have the same rights and opportunities as men. And because gender inequality is so ingrained in social, economic and political structures, these systemic inequalities are not easily untangled. They are embedded in laws, and they are embedded in culture. Women and girls still lag behind in basic legal protections, land and inheritance rights, access to education, health and reproductive rights, protection from violence and sexual harassment, and safe and fair workplaces.
Indeed, the recent Global Gender Gap Report produced by the World Economic Forum predicts gender parity is a good 200 years off. That's not a typo. 200 years, not 20.
This past year, we saw rising right-wing populism threaten the rights that women have fought for for decades. We saw the reinstatement of the Global Gag Rule and slashing of funding for women's access to health, the Rohingya refugee crisis in Myanmar (described as a uniquely feminized crisis), and sexual harassment scandals that gave rise to the #MeToo movement and uncovered how widespread and ubiquitous harassment is in the labor force for millions of women.
Progress on gender equality requires changing hearts and attitudes—not just laws. International Women's Day provides the perfect opportunity to pause and celebrate the small changes that led to big milestones this year. And there were many.
The Women's March. The first month of 2017 began with the Women's March, a historic event which galvanized an estimated 5 million people in 58 countries to show their support for gender equality following the inauguration of US President Donald Trump, who was elected despite being accused of sexual assault by more than a dozen women. Facebook reported that the Women's March was the largest recorded event on record.
Pay Equity. Following the march, Iceland became the first country to introduce legislation requiring companies to prove pay equity or face fines. Switzerland followed by proposing their own equal pay legislation, and Norway's football association set a historic standard in sports by announcing their commitment to pay equity. It's an issue that women athletes have been championing for a long time. In Brazil, a group of professional women athletes created the Guerreiras Project, a way to use sports to create conversations around gender discrimination and access. Their project was supported by WJP with seed funds from the World Justice Challenge and after attending the World Justice Forum to speak on a panel about sports and the rule of law, the Guerreiras Project felt inspired and emboldened to become more vocal about how professional women players are paid under the table without formal contracts so that employers are not accountable under the law. The Guerreiras Project also began collaborating with FIFA to improve inclusion and advocate for more women in decision-making.
Strides for Women in MENA. Tunisia, Lebanon and Jordan removed laws that allowed rapists to escape punishment if they agreed to marry their victims. The new laws now provide survivors with access health and legal services resulting from the trauma. Saudi Arabia, the only country in the world to ban women from driving, will now allow women to acquire driver's licenses beginning in 2018. And in Israel and Palestine, as well as Kuwait, we saw strides to protect domestic workers, the majority of whom are women. WJP supported a program in Kuwait, the Social Accountability for Recruitment Agencies Program (SARA), to help recruitment agencies and employers in Kuwait to strengthen adherence to international labor standards for domestic workers. The project also provides legal support to migrant workers through "know your rights" trainings, legal advice and transportation in support of complaints. Project 189 was recently a finalist for the Grassroots Justice Prize, a global competition in collaboration with WJP, Namati, UNDP and The Elders.
We still have much to do. This International Women's Day has been dedicated to #PressForProgress. But every day, heroes fighting for wage parity in women's sports, curbing child marriage, and protecting the rights of domestic workers are making progress on creating new cracks in the glass ceiling.
Radha Friedman is the Director of Programs at The World Justice Project. Over the last 15 years, Ms. Friedman has worked in the civil society sector to advance social change around the globe, from helping social entrepreneurs launch new initiatives, to helping organizations scale for impact, to building cross-sector partnerships.


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Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University and Louisiana Community and Technical College System signed a Transfer Articulation Agreement on Dec.15 at LCTCS.
The partnership with FranU further expands the reach of LCTCS opportunities, allowing students to earn certificates, associate degrees and bachelors and beyond in the various healthcare pathways, LCTCS president Monty Sullivan said. He said those educational pathways along with continuing education opportunities provide access to students statewide to the healthcare programs offered at FranU through to the doctoral level.
For example, FranU's registered nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is a "state partner where they challenge LCTCS registered nurse graduates to expand their role as professional nurses and prepares registered nurses for graduate education."
"We are excited to announce this transfer agreement," Sullivan said. "Through this partnership, FranU is identifying itself as a continuing education destination for two-year college students from across Louisiana.
"It is important for our students to know they are valued and welcomed at universities such as FranU. In particular, this seamless transfer agreement will bolster bachelorette nursing graduates and other much needed healthcare professionals in the Capital City Region, but also statewide."
"We are grateful to FranU for recognizing both the academic and technical capabilities and of our students," he added.
"FranU is a private university that serves the public good, and this transfer agreement with our LCTCS partners is a perfect example of how we contribute to the needs of Louisiana's citizens and the organizations that hire them," FranU President Dr. Tina Holland said. "It is critically important that we collaborate, not just as higher education, but that we work closely with employers as well. Together we can establish what I envision to be a system of well-defined on-ramps and off-ramps for folks to enter and exit subsequent levels of education in preparation for the next work experience."
Holland said colleges and universities, and the businesses that hire FranU graduates need to work together, not just by taking and filling orders for certain kinds of human capital, but to "invest in the people who make this state work, to see to it that Louisianans fulfill their God given potential, such that when you grow your people, you also grow your organization and Louisiana."
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Ken Mehlman's Official Gay Coming-Out Party Happening Now!
Rumors about former RNC chair Ken Mehlman'sComplete Gayness have been swirling around for years and years. Mike Rogers outed him several years back, as part of his campaign to rid the political world of homosexuals who cynically use the rest of the gay community as bait in order to convince rubes, yahoos, bumpkins and other morons to set down the teevee clicker even if it means missing the last five minutes of The 700 Club, in order to go out and vote Republican, due to abject fear of gays. Mehlman's sins were particularly egregious, since we are after all talking about the guy who helped run the most anti-gay presidential campaign in history, which gave us Four More Years of the Crawford hick and his handlers, Karl and Dick.
Anyway, now Ken Mehlman has something to say! "Are you there, God? It's me, Ken Mehlman, and I suck bags of dicks! No, God, I mean literally!":
Ken Mehlman, President Bush's campaign manager in 2004 and a former chairman of the Republican National Committee, has told family and associates that he is gay.
Mehlman arrived at this conclusion about his identity fairly recently, he said in an interview. He agreed to answer a reporter's questions, he said, because, now in private life, he wants to become an advocate for gay marriage and anticipated that questions would arise about his participation in a late-September fundraiser for the American Foundation for Equal Rights (AFER), the group that supported the legal challenge to California's ballot initiative against gay marriage, Proposition 8.
"It's taken me 43 years to get comfortable with this part of my life," Mehlman said. "Everybody has their own path to travel, their own journey, and for me, over the past few months, I've told my family, friends, former colleagues, and current colleagues, and they've been wonderful and supportive. The process has been something that's made me a happier and better person. It's something I wish I had done years ago."
Oh, but if you had done it years ago, Kenneth, you wouldn't have made eleventy billion dollars by publicly fighting the gay demons in your mind, for Evil, which you then used to buy a swanky $3.7 million man-pad in Chelsea.
Anyway, also, Ken Mehlman is very confused as to why The Gays never signed on to Republican pants-shitting campaigns against Muslins:
He often wondered why gay voters never formed common cause with Republican opponents of Islamic jihad, which he called "the greatest anti-gay force in the world right now."
I wonder why! For the answer to this question, let's go to our slightly more serious homosexual reporter, also named Evan Hurst:
Oh, that's because the Republican plan for fighting Islamic extremism is laughably stupid, driven by emotion and fear, and exemplifies all the characteristics of Severe Small Penis Syndrome. Additionally, it's been a hilarious failure everywhere it's been tried. Thanks, Bill Kristol!
Simple answers to simple questions, this has been.
For his part, Mike Rogers wants to see Ken Mehlman do a LOT of apologizing and public self-flagellation before he will even think about allowing him to be a Socially Accepted Gay:
So, how can Ken Mehlman redeem himself? I want to hear from Ken that he is sorry for being the architect of the 2004 Bush reelection campaign. I want to hear from Ken that he is sorry for his role in developing strategy that resulted in George W. Bush threatening to veto ENDA or any bill containing hate crimes laws. I want to hear from Ken that he is sorry for the pressing of two Federal Marriage Amendments as political tools. I want to hear from Ken that he is sorry for developing the 72-hour strategy, using homophobic churches to become political arms of the GOP before Election Day.
And those state marriage amendments. I want to hear him apologize for every one of those, too.
Also, he should probably be punched on live television by Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi, and maybe one of the man-fags from the So You Think You Can Lip Sync While Wearing Wigs or the So You Think You Can Make Pretty Dresses, For Girls, or whatever the hell shows the gays watch obsessively, in groups, while squealing, especially since Mehlman is still giving money to anti-gay candidates! As Joe Jervis said, "hookers call that 'working both sides of the street.'"
Classic Liz Glover video of Ken Mehlman at his rooftop goodbye party, June 2007.
For their part, this news is making the homosexual wingnuts show everybody their yucky Quisling boners, which is never appropriate, especially so close to 9/11.
Anyway, welcome to gayness, Ken! Nobody is going to have sex with you, but don't let it bring you down, because they probably weren't having sex with you before. [Marc Ambinder/Truth Wins Out/BlogActive]


About Razzari Nissan in Merced, CA. New & used car dealer serving Modesto and Turlock. Find quality vehicles, great prices, factory parts & full service.
I have all my cars serviced here and bought a beautiful car here 4 mothis ago. This is a top notch service deparyment with a fabulous service manager! Darren and his staff are fabulous!
The dealership is communicating with me regarding my recent experience. They have been very kind and are working with me to see if they can resolve any issues. I feel quite good knowing that they actually follow up on my reviews and are sincerely concerned about making things right. Just as Forrest the Service Advisor was very friendly and cordial I have found the same sense of sincerity from Darren the Service Manager. I'm still waiting on an official decision regarding the outcome of having my abnormally worn front tires replaced. But, one thing I can say is that the team at Razzari Nissan has gone out of their way to make things right for me, no matter how the outcome. I really do appreciate it.
I had the front struts replaced on my 2012 Frontier. There was obvious front tire wear caused by the bad struts. They replaced my struts under warranty but would not replace the tires as I was not a "loyal customer" ultimately. Actually I had no outstanding service record with them. I explained that I am a former Ford Senior Master Technician and I do all small maintenance (i.e. oil change, tire rotation, etc.) by myself. That had no bearing on their decision and I'm driving around with 33,000 miles on bad front tires. Thanks Nissan.
Im sorry to hear that you were unable to provide our dealership with a "5-star" review of your most recent service visit. I am availble to discuss your concerns at your convenience at (209) 354-2402 or dbruce@razzari.com. We would like to try and earn that 5th star.
I would give this place zero stars if I could. The service department was unorganized, rude, dishonest and a nightmare to deal with. Not only would I NEVER recommend this place to a friend, I will never buy from Nissan because of their atrocious service dept!
I am sorry you feel that you need to share such rough characterizations of our service department. Our goal is to fix every customer's vehicle to factory specifications, which we did in your instance. We try and make each experience a "Truly Exceptional one". If you like to discuss your concerrns further, please contact me directly at (209)354-2403 or email me at dbruce@razzari.com.
I had to have my Nissan towed from Sonora to Merced, because I was unable to start it. When I explained the problem to Mr. Perez he looked under the hood and told me that the motor mount needed to be replaced since the shifting of the engine could cause the electronic of the car to malfunction. I had the repair done and he told me to purchase two new batteries for my keys. After having my car repaired I drove to the Bay area and the same problem occurred. This time I did my own research and found out that a very common problem in 2009 Altimas happened to my car. The Steering Lock system had malfunctioned. I was able to start my car and took it back to Razzari. This time Mr. Perez tried to talk me in to look into some brake problem. After I told him what I believed was wrong I asked him to check just into this problem. He even conceded that this problem is still under warranty which he did not mention earlier. The fact is that a repair on my Nissan Altima was done that did not solve the problem. I was sold two batteries that I did not needed. Either Mr. Perez is totally incompetent not knowing about this very common problem in Nissan Altimas or he was negligent letting me drive away knowing that I would get stranded some other place again. I would like to ask Razzari to reimburse me for the false repair and the two batteries.
It is our goal to provided each and every customer with a "5-star" service experience. It would appear that we fell short of your expectations and I would like to discuss this with you further. Please contact me directly at 2093542402 or email me: dbruce@razzari.com.
I was having problems with steering and directional control with my 2015 Frontier. I talked with Forrest Thomas explaining my problem and he assured me they would check the vehicle over completely and advise me of their findings. They did just that. They found the problem with the front-end alignment and fixed it so that now it drives like it should. My thanks to Forrest Thomas for understanding my problem and to the repair service for fixing it.
Was taken care of quickly.
Every time I take my car in I know it's in good hands. They do a phenomenal job and they take good care of their clients. And one thing that I love it's that their job has warranty! !!!
Service staff were friendly and helpful.
Thank you for submitting your "5-Star" review of your most recent Razzari Nissan service experience. We look forward to many more "5-Star" visits in the years to come.
they are always ready to assist you as you enter the door.
Thank you very much for taking the time to submit your "5-Star" review of your recent Razzari Nissan service experience. We look forward to many more 5-Star visits in the years to come.
Razzari is a great dealership! Would highly recommend them to family and friends!
Razzari has great employees who made our experience of purchasing a new car a fun time! We felt like family!
Thank you for submitting your review of your most recent service experience. We admit, we are not perfect but try to make every service experience "Truly Exceptional". Please contact me at your convenience to see what we could have done better to possibly earn a 5th star.
I got my Ford Fiesta serviced here because Forrest Thomas is awesome and makes sure I understand everything that is going on and why. He give me a call to let me know when my car is done and it is usually very fast. They make sure they wash your car for you with any service. This place is awesome would recommend it to anyone.
Managerwas very nice and knowledgeable of my vehicle problem.
I would like to thank you for submitting your survey rating your most recent service visit at Razzari Nissan. We admit we are not perfect we try each and every time to provide each customer a "5-Star" level of service. Please contact me at your convenience to let me know what we could've done to have earned that "5th Star". My direct dial is (209) 354.2403 or email is dbruce@razzari.com.


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Why 2021 Promises to Be a Fruitful Year for Live Dealer Software Giants
Author: Editorial Staff Last updated on: June 29, 2021 Leave a Comment
The next 12 months are set to be buoyant for the live dealer casino industry. As online casino players increasingly seek more immersive and socially engaging experiences at the tables, live casinos are proliferating all four corners of the globe, offering land-based casino environments accessible on desktop and mobile devices 24/7.
One of the main reasons behind the rise of live-streamed casino gaming is the slick and intuitive nature of live dealer software. Within this article, we shine a spotlight on the innovations within live dealer casinos, the major software brands to look out for, and the potential for the sector in 2021.
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Understanding the live dealer casino marketplace
According to data from H2 Gaming Capital, the global live dealer casino sector is worth approximately $1.2 billion per annum. It has also been reported that some online casinos are now generating roughly a quarter of the annual revenues from live dealer casino games alone.
The reasons behind the rise of live casinos are five-fold. One of the main benefits of live dealer games is that it appeases those customers that have had a long-held mistrust of "virtual" casino games powered by operators' random number generators (RNGs). These RNGs randomize the outcome of every spin and every deal of a game, but some people have often feared that RNGs have been manipulated in favor of the house – even though most reputable online casinos have their RNGs periodically inspected and tested by independent third parties like eCOGRA.
Another element is that live dealer casinos have an abundance of games for players to choose from, spanning classic table games and unique variants that add a contemporary twist to old-school casino gaming. For example, you can find no less than nine different types of live dealer blackjack tables at 888casino, which has rapidly become a hub for live blackjack Canada-based players, as well as those in Europe.
It's a similar case with the classic game of roulette, with innovative twists on the original version such as Lightning Roulette bringing a fresh dynamic to the action. Lightning Roulette "strikes" up to five of the numbers on a roulette wheel before each spin, amplifying the potential payouts of these lightning numbers. There's also "Speed" versions that offer more spins per hour – ideal for those casual gamers that are strapped for time.
Aside from iconic casino table games, live dealer casinos have also sought to bring a touch of glamor and razzamatazz to players' desktop and mobile screens with the addition of game show-style titles. Games such as Dream Catcher, Deal or No Deal, and Football Studio give players a chance to engage with game show hosts in real-time and dabble in some alternative games that aren't influenced by cards or roulette wheels. Therefore, live casinos also offer high-caliber entertainment as well as social interaction on a whole new scale online – all from the comfort of a player's home.
The top live dealer software brands
For those wondering about the best live dealer software to use for the most authentic casino experience, we've got you covered with two of the leading innovators in the live casino scene.
First and foremost, there is Playtech, which launched the world's first live dealer casino platform back in 2003. Playtech has since partnered with many well-established online casinos to power their own white-labeled live dealer casino environments. Their significant growth has meant that Playtech was forced to invest in a new state-of-the-art "next-generation" live dealer studio in the heart of Latvia's capital Riga in 2017, spanning 8,500 square meters.
In 2006, Evolution Gaming was also established as a dedicated live dealer games provider. Also located in Riga, Latvia, Evolution Gaming's purpose-built studio houses over 100 live casino tables, the majority of which are in use 24/7 across some of the biggest online casinos. Evolution has since launched an international studio in Malta, acting as a global hub for regionalized live dealer tables, supplied to players in all four corners of the globe in multiple languages and settings. If it's live dealer game shows that take your fancy, Evolution was pioneered this niche back in 2017 with the release of Dream Catcher for the first time. Last year, Evolution launched a purpose-built live casino studio in Pennsylvania, USA, intending to dominate the reborn legalized iGaming market in North America.
NetEnt Live was also a hugely popular live dealer games studio, serving much of western Europe in recent years. Evolution decided to acquire NetEnt in its entirety in June 2020 in a deal worth approximately $2.1 billion, further strengthening its grip as the dominant live dealer casino force.
The live casino innovations to look forward to in 2021
Craps is one of the most iconic table games enjoyed on casino floors in casino venues like Las Vegas. It's one of the most sociable games to play with others on the casino floor and one of the easiest to pick up and play. That's why Evolution and co. have started to invest heavily in developing the world's inaugural live dealer craps games. These craps tables, set within an archetypal speakeasy-esque studio environment, pay homage to the legend of this dice game.
The game also incorporates an "Easy Mode", catering for complete beginners to live dealer craps. There's also an engaging interactive tutorial that newcomers can watch to get up to speed.
Perhaps the most exciting innovation to grow in 2021 is the use of "dual play" casino tables, bringing together land-based and online casino players. Evolution has installed dual play casino tables in some of the most popular casinos around the world. They can be enjoyed by those seated physically at the tables, as well as an unlimited number of players online. With multiple camera views of the action to choose from and live chat functionality available, this is the closest you'll get to a real-life casino experience without having to open your front door.
It's also possible that virtual reality could rear its head in live dealer environments in the coming months and years, transforming online casino interactions in the same way as it has redefined educational processes. Put simply, the latest live dealer casino innovations are designed to help more people feel that unmistakable buzz of their favorite casino games.
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With the passage of the Federal Clean Water Act in 1972, the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit system was developed to control "non-point source" pollution, and in 1987 EPA expanded the scope of the NPDES permit system to include storm water. HTO REVIEWED EVERY STORMWATER PERMIT (SWMP) for Santa Barbara County – all the cities from Santa Maria to Lompoc to the Santa Barbara Airport, to ensure that the language in the permit would be tough enough to make a difference…..
During our early years, Heal the Ocean initiated a "Storm Troopers" program, wherein local students looking for community service hours called us for a Storm Troopers assignment. This involved scouting, simple inspections, photographing the location and debris; and then e-mailing the pictures to us along with a simple report. Once we received the reports, we called in pictures and location to the appropriate city or county agency responsible for cleanup and enforcement.
Some years ago, Heal the Ocean developed a model storm water catchment program that involved installation of revolutionary AbTech filters on storm drains. These filters, now in use in many cities, were created by a team in Arizona headed by Glenn Rink and former HTO Director John Robinson (now deceased), who invented the filter material that strained out hydrocarbons).
Dr. John Izbicki, USGS Engineer.
This 3-year USGS study, with contributory funding and support from Heal the Ocean through the Marisla Foundation, was completed in conjunction with the City of Santa Barbara, and offers one of the first serious examinations of the relationship between groundwater contamination and the ocean, the potential for sewer pipes (and septic leach fields) to leak into groundwater and therefore the ocean.
Confetti in the Storm Drains!
After the Summer Solstice Parade in 2015, the storm drains of State Street were stuffed full with confetti, some of which were made out of mylar and plastic products, which would look very attractive to fish if it ended up in the ocean after a rain event.
We met with the City Creeks Division and worked out a plan to place "silt fencing" over all storm water drains before the Solstice and Fiesta parades. This program continues today!


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Injuries Taking a Toll: Loffler Retires; Taimatuia to Redshirt
Defensive depth takes a hit
By Jesse Baker Aug 23, 2014, 9:23am PDT
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Per a release from Boise State's Sports Information Director, Joe Nickell, RS Junior Taylor Loffler is retiring from football due to injuries. In a statement, Coach Bryan Harsin said:
"We appreciate Taylor for the effort he put into this program and what he has given to this team," Harsin said. "Unfortunately, his injuries are not going to allow him to finish his playing career, but he is going to continue to be a big part of Bronco Football as he finishes school. He is excited about where Boise State is headed, and we are going to continue to be here for him as he works toward earning his degree."
This is a bit heartbreaking to say the least. Loffler made great strides last season as he was finally healthy and looked primed to challenge for time in the secondary. From Harsin's statement, it appears that Loffler will have some coaching/scouting responsibilities with the team while he finishes up his education.
Additionally, the statement also revealed that senior Justin Taimatuia will redshirt this season, again due to injuries. Taimatuia was expected to be a major part of the defensive tackle rotation, making that position a much bigger question mark leading up to the season opener.
Get healthy fellas!


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FONDATION CUSTODIA fr · en
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Frans Hals. Family Portraits
Children of the Golden Age. Works from the Fondation Custodia
Marian Plug. Paintings and Works on Paper
Children of the Golden Age
Art on Paper. Recent Acquisitions
Un Univers intime
Image Order
Collectors' Marks
The painter Jan van de Cappelle re-united with his wife at the Fondation Custodia
Artist's letters recently acquired
Gift of a Painting by Hendrik Schepper
Joyce Zelen appointed as the first Jacoba Lugt-Klever Fellow
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The two Aristophil auctions in Paris, on the 1st and 2nd of April, were an outstanding opportunity to enrich the Fondation Custodia's steadily growing collection of artist's letters.
Several important pieces have been acquired at this occasion: letters by Greuze, Ingres (to the engraver Luigi Calamatta, on the engraving of the Vow of Louis XIII), Géricault, Delacroix (an early one, to his friend Félix Guillemardet), Degas (to his friend, the sculptor Albert Bartholomé), Manet (to Jules Guillaumet, portrayed by the artist, together with his wife, in Dans la serre in Berlin, Staatliche Museen), Matisse (to an artist friend, probably Jean Puy), an extensive correspondence by Millet to his daughters, and a series of eight letters by Kandinsky to a Dutch collector.
1. Théodore Géricault, letter to Pierre-Joseph Dedreux-Dorcy
London, 12 February [1821]
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Of the correspondence of Théodore Géricault (1791-1824) only some fifty letters have come down to us and the Fondation was fortunate to finally add, in recent years, two of these rare missives to its collections. They will now be joined by a long letter dated 1821 when the artist was in London, to his friend, the painter Pierre-Joseph Dedreux-Dorcy – in which he discusses his enthousiasm for lithography, his passion for horse themes but also a new love affair and the illness which, three years later, would cause his death (ill. 1).
Thirteen letters and postcards from 1913 by Wassily Kandinsky (1866-1944) to the Dutch reverend Hendrik van Assendelft, collector of avant-garde artists, were sold in Berne in 1968, divided over several lots of which the Fondation could only acquire two at the time.
2. Wassily Kandinsky, letter to Hendrik van Assendelft
The series is now reconstituted, for the eight letters bought in the Aristophil sale are exactly those which had escaped the Fondation's then director, Carlos van Hasselt, fifty years ago (ill. 2). Van Assendelft is today mostly remembered as one of the early admirers of Piet Mondrian, several of whose works he possessed and with whom he exchanged letters, a correspondance dispersed at the same Swiss auction of 1968. Whereas various letters have entered the Fondation's collections in the meantime, in complement to the magnificent series of nearly a hundred letters adressed by Mondrian to the Rotterdam architect J.J.P. Oud, the six letters and postcards sold last week have been acquired by the Netherlands Institute for Art History (RKD) in The Hague, which also houses an important collection of Mondrian material and is now preparing the integral edition of his correspondance.
Two much older autographs, finally, will find their natural place among the exceptional array of documents from the Renaissance and Baroque periods assembled by Frits Lugt: the final settlement for the decoration of the Casa Pannini in Cento (now partly presented at the Pinacoteca Civica of the same town), drafted in 1617 by the supervisor of the project, the perspective painter Pier Francesco Battistelli (d. 1625), and signed by Guercino (1591-1666) – for whom this was one of his first major commissions – and his pupil Lorenzo Gennari (ill. 3), and a letter by Pietro da Cortona (1596-1669) to the Roman collector Cassiano dal Pozzo, friend and patron of Poussin, which will join the three specimens (of the six now known) from this correspondance the Fondation already possessed (ill. 4).
3. Pier Francesco Battistelli, Giovanni Battista Barbieri called Guercino and Lorenzo Gennari, document
4. Pietro Berrettini called Pietro da Cortona, letter to Cassiano dal Pozzo
Florence, 15 January 1645 (actually, 1646)
Fondation Custodia / Collection Frits Lugt
121 rue de Lille 75007 Paris, France
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Banijay Names Jacob Houlind CEO for Banijay Nordic
Leading content producer and distributor, Banijay, today confirms Jacob Houlind as CEO, Banijay Nordic. Set to oversee all operations across its portfolio of 24 companies, his remit spans Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, and the UK and U.S., following the recent expansion of Yellow Bird.
Driving a multi-brand strategy, which promotes creativity, diversity and originality, Houlind will be at the forefront of managing the territory's investment in creativity and content development. Finding, nurturing and developing talent, he will continue to build a home for the best creatives across the Nordics. And, together with Banijay and Banijay Rights, the Nordic division will continue to focus on local and innovative IP with global appeal.
Bringing together a leading offering, the Banijay Nordic portfolio comprises – Norway: Mastiff, Nordisk Film & TV, Rubicon and Screen Media; Sweden: Meter, Mastiff, Jarowskij, Nordisk Film TV, Filmlance, YellowBird, STO-CPH, Factory and MAG5; Finland: Banijay Finland, EndemolShine Finland and Zodiak Finland; Denmark: Metronome, Mastiff, Nordisk Film TV, Pineapple Entertainment, Banijay Nordic Mobile and Respirator; UK: YellowBird UK and U.S.: Yellow Bird US.A creative hotbed, the business produces some of the region's biggest hits including Survivor, The Island, Fort Boyard, MasterChef, All Against 1, Best Singer, Big Brother, Luxury Trap, Biggest Loser, 71 Degrees North, The Wall, Paradise Hotel,All Together Now, Good Morningand Evening Denmark, Good Morning and Evening Norway, Millennium, The Bridge, Wallander and Netflix's upcoming Young Wallander, Khalifate, Beck, The Restaurant and Sandham Murders.
The integration process is now in progress and is expected to be complete by the fall. Karin Stjärne will subsequently leave the business on 31 August 2020 having been CEO of Endemol Shine Nordics since 2017. While in role, she built a successful operation, increased international format sales, secured a number of new titles including Family Food Fight, The Wall, The Heist and Lego Masters, and drove a number of returners such as Biggest Loser and Big Brother. Widening the footprint of MasterChef both in number of episodes, spin-off series and new productions across the Nordics, she also helped Norwegian label Rubicon thrive, supporting the sale of the first original Norwegian drama, Beforeigners, to HBO Nordic.
Marco Bassetti, CEO, Banijay comments: "Jacob has long been a part of Banijay's journey. An entrepreneur with a strong creative eye, he is an admirable leader, commercially astute and the best pair of hands to oversee what will be an even more significant region for us moving forwards. With scale, an immense portfolio of IP and some of the best talent in the business, we are excited to see what he and the team have in store for the future. In the meantime, I'd like to thank Karin for her efforts over the years in building up the EndemolShine Nordics portfolio and production offering."
Jacob Houlind comments:"Banijay Nordic has long been the home of some of the region's strongest talent and I am honoured to be welcoming a host of new creative entrepreneurs into the fold. Combining the strengths of both groups and continuing a multi-brand strategy with a strong focus on creativity, I hope Banijay Nordic will long-continue to be a renowned home for the best creatives in the region – on and off-screen, and a home for IP that travels the world. A special thanks goes to Karin who has built a strong operation in EndemolShine Nordics and successfully put new and successful scripted, as well as non-scripted titles on the Nordic map."
Houlind has been Group CEO and co-owner of Nordisk Film TV since February 2006, selling the company to Banijay in 2009. He later took up the position of Group CEO of Banijay Nordic, as a result of the merger of former Nordisk Film TV in the Nordics and Zodiak Media.


The British GT Championship features a substantial grid that showcases the finest and most sought-after sportscars from many of the world's most prestigious manufacturers, including Audi, Aston Martin, Bentley, Ferrari and Lamborghini.
The British GT Championship in its current form was created in 1993 and features two categories – GT3 for thoroughbred sportscars, and GT4 for machines that more closely resemble their production origins.
It enthrals competitors, sponsors and fans with its action-packed, bumper-to-bumper racing, dramatic pit stops and driver changes and ground-shaking noise while touring the UK's best-known racetracks, as well as Belgium's legendary Spa-Francorchamps.
For more information on the British GT Championship, visit the official www.britishgt.com website, 'like' the official Facebook page or follow @britishgt on Twitter.


Jos Auzende is artistic advisor at Gaîté Lyrique, Paris, and curator of Capitaine Futur, its children's programme.
Following her graduation in architecture and urbanism, Auzende took part in the launch and programming of Batofar, a one-of-a-kind venue dedicated to electronic music in Paris. In 2004, she joined the Gaîté Lyrique team as an artistic advisor in the early development phase of this multifaceted cultural centre, dedicated to music and media art.
With a profound interest in new, virgin territories, stories to tell, she crosses media and minds by setting frames for programming in a curatorial way. With Capitaine Futur, she addresses children directly, focusing on narration bound to technological transformations that foster interaction and artistic activism.


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Xherdan Shaqiri out of Carabao Cup tie due to calf injury
Liverpool midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri cannot catch a break as the Swiss international has been ruled out of Liverpool's Carabao Cup match with MK Dons on Wednesday night with a calf injury.
The injury was announced following our blog post on Tuesday looking ahead to Liverpool's match against MK Dons.
Liverpool have stated Shaqiri has a small tear in his calf muscle.
"Yesterday towards the end of training, Shaq felt his calf stiffen up a little bit," assistant manager Pepijn Lijnders said.
"He couldn't continue and a scan showed he had a little tear there. We need to wait a couple of days, but for sure he is not in contention for tomorrow. He needs some rest, so he will not be involved."
Shaqiri will join Sadio Mane on the sidelines for tonight's match as the winger is ruled out with a dead leg. He suffered the knock during Liverpool's 2-1 win over Chelsea.
The good news for Jurgen Klopp is the return of midfielder Naby Keita. The midfielder, who has been out since August's UEFA Super Cup, is set to feature.
"Yes [he could return on Wednesday]. I will not give the team but he is in a really good way," Lijnders explained.
"What a boy! He makes our build-up play completely different; he creates unpredictability how the ball moves forward. He is an important player, so hopefully, we can use him in the next weeks and hopefully tomorrow will be a day where he can shine."
Shaqiri's injury comes as another major setback for him. He had just begun to get back into Liverpool's team featuring in two of Liverpool's six Premier League matches.
Key points from Pep Lijnders press conference
🔴 Naby Keita to start
🔴 Xherdan Shaqiri ruled out
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— Liverpool FC News (@LivEchoLFC) September 24, 2019
His calf muscle tear could keep him out for four to six weeks similarly to Alisson Becker. The goalkeeper has been sidelined since early August when he suffered a calf injury against Norwich City.
Shaqiri was a major part of Liverpool's side in the first half of last season and bagged six goal in 24 Premier League appearances. He has struggled to be a regular since featuring against Wolverhampton Wanderers in last January's 2-1 FA Cup loss.
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