On Saturday, August 19, King Felipe and Queen Letizia visited Barcelona after the terror attacks in Barcelona and Cambrils on Thursday and Friday. Their Majesties visited Hospital del Mar and Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, where victims on the Barcelona attacks had been brought in for care. In the afternoon, they lit candles and left flowers at Las Ramblas boulevard during a memorial for the 13 victims who lost their lives during the attack there. They also signed the Book of Condolence of the City of Barcelona.
Switching gears… As we know, Prince William and Prince Harry visited the set of Star Wars at Pinewood Studios back in April 2016, it was an official engagement and there were photos of them on set. I guess people have been theorizing that the princes filmed a cameo appearance for Episode VIII, and they've asked John Boyega (Finn) about it.
"Speaking on BBC Radio 4's 'Today' program Friday morning to promote Kathryn Bigelow's 'Detroit,' Boyega was asked about the rumors he fueled when last on the show – that the two royals had secret cameos in 'The Last Jedi' as stormtroopers – and whether the princes had lines.
As Variety points out, Boyega saying he has to "dodge" questions of whether William and Harry were on set is stupid since their visit was an official engagement, there was press there, and KP released photos on them on set. Does Boyega being cagey about the princes' visit mean they filmed a cameo for Episode VIII? Does anyone care if William and Harry filmed a cameo for Episode VIII?
On August 17, Crown Princess Mary opened the Odense Flower Festival, of which she's been Patron since 2012. She attended the opening and named a new rose, which is named after the theme of this year's festival: "What a Wonderful World".
Is it a thing to pour champagne over a plant to christen it? Wouldn't the champagne damage the plant?
I don't get the secrecy surrounding whether William and Harry made a cameo. Supposedly they are stormtroopers in an elevator scene with Finn and Rey when they sneak onto an Emperial base. If they are stormtroopers, than the only ones who will know its them is William and Harry. So who cares? It is not a secret that will make more people go see the movie. It is all silly. I am jealous of them though for getting to be in Star Wars-another perk of their oh so difficult life. There is enough secrecy surrounding Star Wars, the Princes making a cameo is an unnecessary and inconsequential one.
The secrecy isn't necessarily William and Harry's fault or doing. It's the MO of the producer, JJ Abrams, on ALL his projects.
He is extremely secretive about his projects to extent that his own cast may not know what's going on until they see they finished product at the premiere.
He uses that secrecy as a marketing tool for his projects by teasing about the content of his films and that way build anticipation for them.
It's a headache for studio marketing depts because they want to be able to build a traditional marketing strategy for his films, but i guess since he has rarely failed, he is able to dictate his preferred terms for his films.
I didn't say the secrecy was William and Harry's doing. I know Abram's likes secrecy-I work in the film industry!. But in Star Wars case it is also the studio, Disney, that is shrouding Star Wars in secrecy. I was saying it is a silly secret to keep regardless of who is pushing to keep it.
KMR asked who cares? I care. I hate celebrities getting cameos in popular culture. I didn't like seeing Ed Sheehan in GoT, and I don't want the two princes in SW. It pulls me out of the story and makes me focus on the celebrity, however briefly. It doesn't matter if we don't see their faces, we already know they are there, like Daniel Craig in Episode 7. These slackers have so much already, and they want SW too? Ugh.
I agree that when you can see the cameo and it's a celeb who is just randomly there and not adding to the story in any real way, then absolutely it takes you out of the story (Ed Sheeran definitely was a terrible cameo). But "secret" cameos where you can't actually see the celeb, like the ones in Episode VII I don't think are distracting since you cannot see that it is a celeb.
I hated Ed Sheeran in Game of Thrones. It was so jarring and unnecessary.
I think William and Harry were on set purely for their own enjoyment and I would be tremendously surprised to see them in the film. That said, I think John Boyega was trying to make a joke. Obviously, he would know whether or not two members of Britain's Royal Family had cameos in the final product, and it seems this is his polite way of saying the rumour is bullocks.
I'm editing my comment after reading the above to include the following: what Overit said.
I won't forget when William said that thing to Daisy Ridley about the mask being an improvement over the real Daisy, or something along those lines. What a nasty thing to say about someone, especially because Daisy is gorgeous.
Lots of people get SW cameos but why should W&H?
She looked pretty upset, if you ask me, before laughing. The look on her face. But like everything with William they laugh even if they are being mocked. Nobody tells the guy no, that's not kind or funny. Like when William standing next to Harry talks about how dumb his brother is.
I think William's humor is basically 'let's make fun of other people for my benefit,', which isn't nice. Stuff he has said to people has been pretty awful.
I'm with Ellie, I thought that "joke" was pretty mean and not funny at all. I'd be very taken aback and hurt if someone I'd just met said something along those lines to or about me.
I'm not sure I'd call William's sense of humor dry either. Most of the jokes I've read he's made in public have been a bit mean and at someone else's expense. In recent years it's often Kate or George who bear the brunt but Harry has served as the target as have celebrities like DR. I think he also sometimes uses humor to attempt to cover his lack of preparation for an event. In those cases his humor may be self-deprecating but better he just prepare!
Daisy was momentarily taken aback before she laughed it off. Harry's face was also momentarily frozen before he turned away.
This was one occassion where William's joke fell flat and offended, but because of the circumstances, not to mention the power imbalance even though William isn't her boss and was merely a guest, she laughed it off, but the split second freeze from her AND Harry says it all.
That type of humor is best for family and friends. That way they know your sense of humor and get that it's a joke. William tries to be funny but it always falls flat to me.
I think it always depends on the spirit in which it is said, he seems to be trying to be get a laugh, but it was at her expense and he's just dreadful at it. Harry knows full well he is socially unintelligent. He could have said, oh this mask is marvellously realistic but still doesn't do you justice, Daisy. Easy. I couldn't quite hear the exact comment from William, but I think Daisy took it up and extrapolated it because she's socially adept and I think it took a few moments for her to realise, after she'd been socially polite, that he'd just been rather rude.
You mean William? Harry didn't say that thing to Daisy, William did. But william can do no wrong in his own mind. Everyoen laughs and thinks he's so funny when he's cruel to people.
Yes, sorry, William said it. I meant to say Harry seems fully aware William is prone to 'social gaffes' judging by his micro expressions quickly followed by a guarded neutral expressions. Harry literally face palmed this time.
I wouldn't mind to see Tom Hardy at such an event*giggles like a little school-girl*. He seems to be a funny man.
I don't know if it would be acceptable for the British Royals if William would play in such a movie.I suppose there are different rules for William than Harry? It would be interesting to know.
I don't like that Boyega doesn't just say if they play or not.It seems he doesn't want to spoil the extra attention for this movie.I know such cameos, they are always terrible short and forgettable, but you have a great name on your list.
Flower Shows are nice events. To the name "What a Wonderful World", I must be cynical, it seems some people today live in their own little world.How you could you name a flower show like this today?
It is sad that Felipe and Letizia have to go to such a tragic visit, it's sad that it is necessary.But I'm glad that they do, of course and I'm also glad that there are people who survived it, not forgetting thoses who died in this senseless act.Like someone wrote in another post, we are all in this danger today, which is a horrible feeling.
is the champagne from Prince Henrik's vineyard perhaps?
I am also deeply unsettled by this use/waste of champagne. Just horrific really, when you think of those less fortunate. Like me. Who at this very moment is champagne-less.
I think Boyega is being coy to keep interest up in the story. It's a way to tease fans of both royals and Star Wars and keep them interested in the project. I don't really care if they are. I'm one of those folks that was annoyed with Ed Sheeran being in Game of Thrones – it distracts from the narrative which is a piece of art in it's own right.
Agreed. Commented the same thing above before I read down here. Cameos can ruin a film unless done overtly for impact, like the Muppets films or putting the original actor in a reboot.
I just snorted and got coffee up my nose. Nailed it!
I just love Felipe and Letiza! Vic and Letiza have to be my favorite royal women. I love the picture of them in the hospital.
Err what are those ginormous egg like things in the flower pic?!? Maybe the champagne on flowers is like christening a boat? Seems like a waste. I would think the sugar content in the champagne (can cause fungal/bacterial growth) would do damage to the plant but maybe since it's Just a glass?
Actors can pay for it–skipping security, passport control, even be driven to their plane… Hell, anyone can pay, if you have the money. At Heathrow it's called Heathrow VIP or something. Every airport has it. Has nothing to do with Harry.
Check out MMR for more. Evidently, Harry refused the costly VIP service/lounge and used rank to meet her directly on the tarmac.
I know you can pay for that, too.
But not surprised, these people–all royals, and I also include people like celebrities n this as well–do anything they want and nobody says no!
I agree. My quibble is that we never get photos of her. That's the only way I feel connected to any of the royals, or their possible partners.
The only thing I can think of that is really stupid about a William and Harry secret cameo in Star Wars is that they complain about wanting to be seen as more than just celebrities, yet they are willing to do a cameo in Star Wars like any other celebrity. Bit hypocritical in that way.
We will never know how these two think.It's a strange logic.They want to be like everybody else, just like Diana wanted to teach them, and than they have fun on sets for famous movies. How do they think those two things could be a great combination? I doesn't make sense at all.
This wouldn't be the first time that the Princes would rather have believe what they say, not what they do.
I started to cry when I saw the pictures of the Spanish Royal Couple meeting the patients at the hospital. How kind and concerned they were toward all. And, the happiness of the faces of those they visited said so much. What a horror those people went through. Knowing that the Royal Family cares must have been very healing to all.
I also liked Leti sitting at the table and writing in the condolence book. She gave me the impression she was writing more than her name. She seemed to really be expressing herself. I could be wrong. If so, how wonderful that she, as well as her husband, were bale to write their messages to those who suffered. I am always surpirsed when Kate does not seem to be permitted to do so.


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New Orleans Issues Voluntary Evacuation Order For Areas Outside Levee System As Cristobal Nears
By Travis Lux • Jun 1, 2020
Originally published on June 10, 2020 11:46 am
The forecast for Tropical Storm Cristobal remains relatively unchanged from 1 p.m. today. The storm, which had slowed to 5 mph earlier in the afternoon, has increased its pace to 7 mph, according to a 4 p.m. update from the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
The storm is still offshore, south of Grand Isle. All watches and warnings are still in effect, for both storm surge and tropical storm conditions.
Some pockets of metro New Orleans were experiencing power outages as of 4:30 p.m. Sunday. According to Entergy's outage map, 460 Jefferson Parish customers were without power. There were 190 without power in Orleans Parish, 102 Livingston Parish and 24 in Plaquemines Parish. About 4,300 Entergy customers were without power around 9 a.m. Sunday, according to Nola.com | The Times-Picayune.
According to Cleco's outage map, there were 2,014 Northshore customers without power as of 4:30 p.m. Sunday.
The NHC will issue Cristobal updates at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Sunday, June 7, 2 p.m.
As Tropical Storm Cristobal approaches the central Louisiana coast, many parts of the region are already feeling the effects. The storm's outer bands began dropping rain and surge inundated streets in the lowest-lying and least protected coastal regions.
As of 1 p.m. Sunday, the center of the storm was still offshore, located roughly south of Grand Isle, Louisiana, according to an update from the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
Surge from the storm had already caused street flooding in many places across the Gulf Coast, including in Grand Isle and Venetian Isles, and on Lakeshore Drive in New Orleans along Lake Pontchartrain. Grand Isle is under a mandatory evacuation that went into effect Saturday. The city of New Orleans issued a voluntary evacuation order for areas outside the levee system Sunday afternoon, after Cristobal's movement slowed to 5 mph.
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A storm surge warning is still in effect from the mouth of the Mississippi River to Ocean Springs, Mississippi, including Lake Borgne. Those areas are expected to see water levels rise 3 to 5 feet. A storm surge warning is also in effect from Morgan City, Louisiana, to the mouth of the Mississippi River, where surge is expected to be in the 2 to 4 foot range. One to 3 feet of surge is expected from Ocean Springs, Mississippi, to Marco Island, Florida.
Heavy rainfall also remains a threat from the storm. Cristobal is expected to drop 4 to 8 inches across the central Gulf Coast and into the Lower Mississippi River Valley, according to the NHC, with some isolated amounts of 12 inches.
According to NOAA doppler radars and data from offshore oil platforms, Cristobal's maximum sustained winds remain near 50 mph, with some higher gusts.
The center of the storm is expected to move onshore Sunday night or Monday morning, and the NHC does not expect any change in the storm's intensity before then. The NHC will issue another update about Cristobal at 4 p.m.
Tropical Storm Cristobal is over the open Gulf of Mexico as of Saturday morning, and bands of the storm are beginning to reach the coast.
A National Weather Service bouy measured increasing wind speeds and a maximum wind gust of 43 mph.
The New Orleans area can expect 10 inches of rain when Cristobal reaches us on Sunday.
Friday afternoon, June 5
Cristobal has once again been upgraded to a tropical storm, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
That means it has sustained winds between 39 and 73 mph.
It's currently still located near Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula.
A mandatory evacuation has been issued for the town of Grand Isle, Louisiana, effective at 6 a.m. Saturday, according to a press release posted to the town's Facebook page. A mandatory evacuation for "boats and campers" went into effect Friday at noon.
The previously-issued storm surge and tropical storm watches from the NHC remain unchanged regionwide.
Storm surge watches are in effect from Grand Isle, Louisiana to Ocean Springs, Mississippi, and for Lake Borgne. Also from Indian Pass to Arepika, Florida. A storm surge watch means there is a possibility of life-threatening inundation from rising waters in the next 48 hours.
Tropical storm watches are in effect from Intracoastal City, Louisiana to the Alabama-Florida state line, and for Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Maurepas. That means tropical storm conditions are possible in the next 48 hours. Thirty to 40 mph winds are possible in those areas, with occasionally stronger gusts, according to the National Weather Service.
The track of the storm also remains relatively unchanged. It's still expected to make landfall on the central Louisiana coast as a tropical storm Sunday night or Monday morning, with the potential to drop heavy rain and cause flash flooding across the region. Tropical-storm-force winds will likely arrive earlier than that.
Friday morning, June 5
The National Hurricane Center has issued a tropical storm watch for much of the Louisiana coast ahead of Cristobal's arrival.
It's currently expected to make landfall on the central Louisiana coast Sunday evening as a tropical storm.
A tropical storm watch means life-threatening storm surge is possible within the next 48 hours. The watch extends from Intracoastal City, Louisiana, to the Alabama/Florida state line.
There's also an increasing risk of tropical-storm-force winds in those areas, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said in its 10 a.m. update. Those winds could hit the Louisiana coast as early as Saturday evening, though they're more likely to arrive Sunday morning, according to the latest NHC forecast.
Heavy rain remains a threat for the next several days from east Texas to the Florida panhandle, with flash flooding possible through early next week.
Cristobal is still hovering over Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, where it has already caused "damaging and deadly flooding," the NHC said. It made landfall there Wednesday as a tropical storm, before being downgraded to a tropical depression.
The tropical system is currently heading back into the Gulf of Mexico, where it's expected to strengthen back into a tropical storm as early as this evening and continue on a northward track before making landfall in Louisiana on Sunday.
Thursday, June 4
Tropical Storm Cristobal is now Tropical Depression Cristobal.
The National Hurricane Center downgraded Cristobal on Thursday morning, but warned it will continue to produce heavy rains and life-threatening flooding.
As of the 10 a.m. update, Cristobal was about 160 miles south-southwest of Campeche, Mexico.
The three-day forecast shows the depression headed straight for Louisiana, likely approaching the coast by 7 a.m. Sunday. If it does continue on this path, it could make landfall in Louisiana by Monday morning.
A flood watch is in effect in southeastern Louisiana and parts of Mississippi through Tuesday.
Wednesday, June 3
Tropical Storm Cristobal has made landfall in southern Mexico.
The storm has brought damaging winds and deadly flooding to Mexico and other areas of Central America, according to the latest update from the National Hurricane Center. The heaviest additional rainfall is expected over far southern Mexico and portions of the Yucatan Peninsula.
Even though Cristobal has made landfall, tropical storm conditions will continue along and near the coast of Mexico through Thursday.
Cristobal is forecast to re-emerge over the southern Gulf of Mexico on Friday and move north over the central and northern Gulf of Mexico over the weekend. There's a flood watch in effect for southern Louisiana through Tuesday. The National Weather Service issued a statement saying the storm is capable of producing copious rainfall each day through the weekend and into early next week.
There is a risk of storm surge, heavy rain and strong winds, beginning over the weekend along portions of the U.S. Gulf Coast from Texas to the Florida Panhandle.
Tuesday, June 2:
The tropical depression the National Hurricane Center (NHS) has been monitoring in the Gulf of Mexican is now a tropical storm by the name of Cristobal.
The NHC upgraded the storm's status Tuesday morning. The maximum winds are estimated to be 40 mph, with higher gusts.
The National Weather Service said it's still too early to make any predictions about where the storm will go, but the Gulf Coast should prepare for rain. They'll likely have a more substantial update tomorrow or Thursday, once the storm takes shape.
Monday, June 1:
The disturbance brewing in the Gulf of Mexico is now a tropical depression, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
Tropical Depression Three which is comprised of remnants of the season's first tropical storm, Amanda, is currently situated near Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula.
If it strengthens into a tropical storm or hurricane, it will be named Cristobal. Monday marks the official first day of the 2020 hurricane season.
"Louisiana is still in play"
While the depression is still gathering energy near Mexico, where it goes is still uncertain, said Robert Ricks, a forecaster with the National Weather Service in Slidell.
At the moment, weather models suggest the disturbance will meander in the Gulf for a couple more days before possibly heading into the middle of the Gulf of Mexico by Saturday. According to the latest forecast from the NHC, it is still "too soon to specify the location and timing of any potential impacts along the U.S. Gulf Coast" but that those areas should monitor progress throughout the week.
"Due to a great degree of uncertainty, Louisiana is still in play at this point," Ricks said of the storm's possible track. He said it likely won't be until Wednesday that forecasters have a better sense of where the storm is going.
Regardless of where the storm makes landfall, Ricks emphasized, Louisianians should be prepared for many days of possibly heavy rain.
"I guess the main thing is not to focus on the circulation of the storm itself," Ricks said. "The rain shield is going to be really large on this...We're talking about many inches of rain, potentially, say from Wednesday through early next week."
He said the swath of heavy rain could extend as far east as Mobile.
Ricks also emphasized that residents need to get their seasonal hurricane plans in place, because "we could use them early." Monday marks the official start of the 2020 hurricane season.
Forecasters are expecting an "above average" hurricane season this year, according to an outlook published last month by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Historically, there are 12 named storms during hurricane season. According to NOAA, there's a 60 percent chance the Atlantic will see 13-19 named storms this year.
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According to the 2017 BACP members survey, half of us work in private practice. For many, it's a positive choice – a chance to control when, how and with whom we work. But for counsellors struggling to find a paid job after qualifying, going into private practice may be their only alternative to taking a voluntary, unpaid role, or leaving the profession altogether. In the same survey, 49% of BACP members said finding paid work was their biggest challenge.
So what do counsellors need to know in order to make a success out of private practice from the start? We asked successful private practitioners what they wished they had known when they first started out.
Adding specialist training after qualifying was also crucial for Rabina Akhtar, who works in private practice in Peterborough. 'It's obvious from my profile picture that I am a Muslim, so I assumed I had an automatic specialism and the clients would come to me, but I was wrong. I didn't get a single Muslim client until I invested in specific training, then offered my services for a reduced fee to an organisation that worked with the Muslim community. It's almost as if I needed to grow within myself before the clients came. I also learned a lot about the needs of the community – don't assume you know everything just because you have experience in an area.
Starting with one or two days a week of counselling, combined with another role, can help you gain experience in a contained way. 'Having another revenue stream, especially initially, is crucial, as it allows you to take the number of clients that is right for you, rather than how many you need to pay the bills,' says Hilda Burke, a private practitioner in west London. 'There is a tipping point where your caseload impacts on the quality of your work. I realised that a full practice is not the same as a successful one. There was a point when I was taking as many clients as I could, but I also had a high turnover rate – clients didn't stay. Now, I take on fewer clients, but they stay for longer.
As well as establishing what the right number of clients is for you, there is the question of what to charge them. 'When you first start out, it's easy to think that any low fee is better than working on a voluntary basis, but as I got more experienced, I realised that clients who aren't prepared to invest in themselves financially often aren't prepared to commit to coming regularly,' says Akhtar.
Your choice of location can also influence what you charge, as Chloe Langan found when she moved her practice from Kent to Inverness. 'I had to do a lot of thinking about pricing when I moved. You can't ignore the local economy,' she says.
There is also the decision of whether to work from home, or from an external location. Renting a room in a building used by other counsellors can provide contact and informal peer support from more experienced practitioners. It's an added expense, but one that is tax deductible, and it separates your work and personal life. 'If there isn't anything suitable available, consider getting together with a group of local counsellors and renting rooms together,' says Akhtar.
It undoubtedly pays to do your research, and make use of all available resources, before taking the leap into private practice. Flying solo is not for everyone, and it may take time to get it right, but when you do, it can offer what we all want from our working life – flexibility, autonomy and a sense of purpose.
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The vertical shaft of light in the sky some in Wisconsin saw Thursday evening isn't just a cool sunset, it's a 'sun pillar'
Joe Taschler
Those vertical beams of light that folks may have seen in Thursday's sunset in southern Wisconsin are known as sun pillars.
Sun pillars occur when sunlight reflects off ice crystals in the Earth's atmosphere, said Tim Halbach, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Sullivan.
"Sun Pillars appear as a shaft of light extending vertically above the sun, most often at sunrise or sundown," according to an online posting from the weather service office in La Crosse.
Sun pillars develop as a result of ice crystals slowly falling through the air, reflecting the sun's rays off of them, according to the weather service.
The best time to see them is when "the sun is low on the horizon, and cirrus clouds are present," the weather service said.
"They're beautiful and wondrous. They're also the source of some UFO reports!" according to an online explanation of sun pillars from earthsky.org.
It's another reason to like winter in Wisconsin.
"On these cold mornings, there are actually ice crystals that are in the atmosphere that reflect the pre-sunrise light very well," Halbach said in an email. So keep your eyes to the skies in the mornings and evenings during Wisconsin winters.
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Rwanda's number one golfer Emmanuel Ruterana is in for a huge test today when he makes his debut appearance on the sunshine tour; South Africa's top professional golf series.
Published : February 06, 2008
The 26-year-old is expected to tee-off this morning alongside 145 other golfers in the four-day tournament that is being staged at the Fish River Sun Country Club.
On top of South Africa, the R 1.2 (Frw 88m) event has also attracted golfers from 17 other countries namely; USA, England, Switzerland, Norway, Scotland, Serbia, Brazil, Wales, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Kenya, Uganda, Malawi, Namibia, Lesotho, Madagascar, and Rwanda.
Meanwhile, 55 golfers are also confirmed to have made last minute exits from the event.
On top of contending with some of the world's top golfers, Ruterana will also have to deal with some wild winds during the course of play.
It has been reported that the course will test the pros with south westerly and south easterly winds that will be strongest today and on Saturday.
"I don't play under these conditions in Rwanda so it is definitely going to be a big test for me. South Africans are at an advantage here and are genuine favourites," Ruterana noted.
"It's however an honour to be lined up on this tour and I'm looking forward to weighing my self with some of the best golfers on the planet," he continued.
Ruterana who left for South Africa on Sunday is among six golfers from the East African region.
Others include the Ugandan trio of Deo Akope, Amos Kamya and Godfrey Mande and Shah Anil and Thethy Charandeep from Kenya.
Since Sunday, Ruterana who is officially sponsored by Rwanda Commercial Bank (BCR) has been trying to get acclimatised to South Africa's golf courses.
Meanwhile, among the hopeful starters campaigning for the winner's cheque worth R190, 200 (approximately Frw 14m) on offer is Kwazulu Natal rising star, Prinavin Nelson.
The ambitious 20-year who made an immediate impression on his pro debut at the European Tour co-sanctioned Joburg Open, where he earned R23, 958 (approx. Frw 1.7m) for his 67th place tie has set himself some high standards, amongst which is to emulate fellow Ernie Els Foundation graduate, James Kamte.
After the Africa Open event, Ruterana will also compete in two other events; the Vodacom championship from Feb 14-17 and the telecom PGA event from Feb 21-24.
The Vodacom event has R 2.4 million (approx. Frw176m) worth of prize money while the Telecom PGA is billed up to R 2.5 million (approx. Frw183m)


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UN Committee hails South Sudan's ratification of Convention on the Rights of the Child
GENEVA (4 May 2015) – The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child has welcomed South Sudan's ratification* of the Convention on the Rights of the Child and repeated its call for universal ratification of the Convention.
"We applaud South Sudan for ratifying the Convention on the Rights of the Child, thus becoming the 195th State to do so.
The Convention, which is the most widely ratified international human rights treaty, was adopted more than 25 years ago and the rights it sets out are as important today as in 1989. These include children's right to life, to health, to education and to play, as well as the right to family life, to be protected from violence, to not be discriminated against, and to have their views heard.
We urge States that have ratified the Convention, now including South Sudan, to fulfil their obligations to respect, protect and fulfil the human rights of all children. Ratification is an important step that brings with it a commitment towards implementation.
We also repeat our call for universal ratification of the Convention and call on the United States and Somalia**, that have yet to ratify the Convention, to do so. We also urge States to ratify the three legal instruments that address specific areas of children's rights, namely the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography; the involvement of children in armed conflict; and enabling children to bring complaints of serious violations of their rights to the Committee."
The Committee also welcomed South Sudan's recent ratification of two other key UN human rights conventions and their optional protocols. These are the Convention against Torture (CAT) and the Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW).
For more information and media requests, please contact Liz Throssell - +41 (0) 22 917 9466 / ethrossell@ohchr.org
*South Sudan ratified the Convention on 23 January 2015 and with the formalities complete, it has now been listed on the UN Treaty Collection website as a State Party: https://treaties.un.org/pages/ViewDetails.aspx?src=TREATY&mtdsg_no=IV-11&chapter=4&lang=en - See more at: http://www.ohchr.org/EN/NewsEvents/Pages/DisplayNews.aspx?NewsID=15919&LangID=E
**Somalia is in the process of finalising the process to ratify the Convention.
The Committee on the Rights of the Child monitors implementation of the Convention by States Parties: http://www.ohchr.org/EN/HRBodies/CRC/Pages/CRCIndex.aspx
Convention on the Rights of the Child: http://www.ohchr.org/EN/ProfessionalInterest/Pages/CRC.aspx
Optional Protocol on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography (ratified to date by 169 States): http://www.ohchr.org/EN/ProfessionalInterest/Pages/OPSCCRC.aspx
Optional Protocol on the involvement of children in armed conflict (ratified to date by 159 States): http://www.ohchr.org/EN/ProfessionalInterest/Pages/OPACCRC.aspx.
Optional Protocol on a Communications Procedure (ratified to date by 17 States). This gives children who have exhausted all legal avenues in their own countries the possibility of applying to the Committee. http://tbinternet.ohchr.org/_layouts/treatybodyexternal/Download.aspx?symbolno=A/RES/66/138&Lang=en
Convention against Torture: http://www.ohchr.org/EN/ProfessionalInterest/Pages/CAT.aspx
Optional Protocol to CAT: http://www.ohchr.org/EN/ProfessionalInterest/Pages/OPCAT.aspx
Convention on the Elimination of Discriination against Women: http://www.ohchr.org/EN/ProfessionalInterest/Pages/CEDAW.aspx
Optional Protocol to CEDAW: http://www.ohchr.org/EN/ProfessionalInterest/Pages/OPCEDAW.aspx
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Jeremy M Kenton N.D. D.O.
Welcome to this practice which has been established since 1979 when Jeremy Kenton qualified. Since then he has been involved in the care and treatment of many thousands of patients both privately and within the NHS. In private practice in Harley Street, London for over 30 years he numbers many high profile and well known people amongst his patient list.
With nearly 40 years experience he is a highly regarded specialist in the field of osteopathy and musculo-skeletal medicine treating problems ranging from neck, back pain through to complicated arthritic conditions and unsuccesful spinal surgery cases. He is often consulted for second opinions by patients as well as other osteopaths and receives regular referrals from doctors.
Jeremy has lectured extensively both in Europe and the United Kingdom and also broadcast on health topics on national and local radio and television.
The practice is now located in Javea in Spain an hour from Alicante and Valencia on the beautiful Costa Blanca.
Jeremy Kenton qualified in 1979 and since then has taken a particular interest in Medico-legal work with over 38 years experience.
In that time he has provided Medico-legal reports for many solicitors and Insurance companies. Acting for both claimant or defence and trained as a Single Joint Expert. Additional work has been performed with him providing opinion on criminal cases for defence and the Crown on a number of high profile cases. He has also acted on a number of occasions as expert in disciplinary and Professional Conduct Committee hearings both for defence and The General Osteopathic Council.
He has written and lectured extensively on medico-legal issues in relation to personal injury and osteopathic ethics.
The phrase "prevention is better than cure" could not be truer when applied to the human frame. The jobs, hobbies and sports that we do all influence our posture and can lead to pain and problems.
The poor posture at work, constantly repeated movements at a machine or even consistently getting in and out of your car seat wrongly can all build up to problems in the future.
The Human state of health should be about EQUILIBRIUM a state of balance where our range of mobility should be free, our posture correct and balanced and pain free. Regrettably this is not always possible which is where Osteopathy can help to redress that state of equilibrium.
Osteopathic treatment is composed of a series of skilled procedures, which are performed to increase the range of joint mobility and thereby reduce the level of pain and discomfort from which you are suffering.
THERE IS SO MUCH THAT CAN BE DONE TO IMPROVE YOUR POSTURE The way we use ourselves will affect our function.....misuse = malfunction.Your treatment session involves individual and undivided attention to you personally. Advice will be offered regarding your posture, hobbies and how to adapt your work place to suit your problem. Dietary advice can also be given both for weight loss as well as for health and this plays an important part of the holistic approach of osteopathy alongside relaxation exercises and postural advice.
Providing diagnosis and treatment to the International and Spanish communities in Benitachell, Javea, Benissa, Moraira, Calpe, Denia, Lliber, Moraira, Altea, Gandia, Pego, Alicante and the whole of the Valencia Region on the Costa Blanca Spain.


Open Recreation offers weekly FREE recreation activities to elementary and middle school age youth in grades 2-8, while promoting positive behavior choices. The Center Moriches School District allows the use of Clayton Huey Elementary Gym, and the program is facilitated by Michael Valentine and Sonny Saguto. Responsibilities include overseeing youth safety issues, scheduling adult volunteers, planning and implementing age-appropriate recreation activities on a weekly basis, as well as incorporating into activities discussions designed to encourage positive life choices.


i do a hanami exhibition in KOREA.
15 japanese artist show are original cherry .i hope join us.
This was an event of reading / noise / discussion about the shopping riots some years ago in the UK2017.
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ARE YOU EVEN READING THESE ADS? There is a joke here, and the joke is that these women are so hopeless in finding love that they need an ad. Why? No, not because they are women, but because they fail to use deodorant.


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This aerial image shows the Arkansas River with the Tulsa, Okla., skyline after flooding on Thursday, May 23, 2019. Storms and torrential rains have ravaged the Midwest, from Texas through Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri and Illinois, in the past few days. (Tom Gilbert/Tulsa World via AP)
In this aerial photograph, the Missouri Capitol is seen Thursday, May 23, 2019, in Jefferson City, Mo. Material covering part of the exterior of the building as it undergoes a renovation was damaged during a strong storm overnight. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
This aerial image shows severe storm damage in Jefferson City, Mo., Thursday, May 23, 2019, after a tornado hit overnight. A tornado tore apart buildings in Missouri's capital city as part of an overnight outbreak of severe weather across the state. (DroneBase via AP)
Workers pick up debris at destroyed storage units Thursday, May 23, 2019 after a tornado tore though Jefferson City, Mo. late Wednesday. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Tavaris McClain, left, jumps off a pile of debris as he cleans up outside his mother's destroyed home Thursday, May 23, 2019 after a tornado tore though Jefferson City, Mo. late Wednesday. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Iesha McClain looks through her destroyed home Thursday, May 23, 2019 after a tornado tore though Jefferson City, Mo. late Wednesday. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
People ride a motor scooter past tornado debris along a wall of the former Missouri State Penitentiary Thursday, May 23, 2019 after a tornado tore though Jefferson City, Mo., late Wednesday. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
John MacDonald looks out over the swollen Arkansas River from the Memorial Drive pedestrian bridge in Bixby, Okla., on Thursday, May 23, 2019. Storms and torrential rains have ravaged the Midwest, from Texas through Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri and Illinois, in the past few days. (Matt Barnard/Tulsa World via AP)
Chase Burgoon jumps a fence to get to his home as floodwaters approach in the Meadow Valley neighborhood in Sand Springs, Okla., Thursday, May 23, 2019. At right is his girlfriend Sierra Cooper. (Mike Simons/Tulsa World via AP)
Tulsa County Sheriff's Deputy Miranda Munson makes her way back to a fan boat after checking a flooded house for occupants in the Town and Country neighborhood in Sand Springs, Okla., Thursday, May 23, 2019. (Mike Simons/Tulsa World via AP)
John DesBarres, left, and Tulsa County Undersheriff George Brown rescue one of DesBarres goats as flood waters rise in the Town and Country Neighborhood in Sand Springs, Okla., Thursday, May 23, 2019. (Mike Simons/Tulsa World via AP)
Volunteer Nathan Gustafson, right, and an unidentified man rescue a sheep from floodwaters at a home in the Town and Country neighborhood in Sand Springs, Okla., Thursday, May 23, 2019. (Mike Simons/Tulsa World via AP)
In this aerial image, flood waters are seen on North Cincinnati near Skiatook, Okla., on Thursday, May 23, 2019. Storms and torrential rains have ravaged the Midwest, from Texas through Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri and Illinois, in the past few days. (Tom Gilbert/Tulsa World via AP)


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Google Play Store 4.6.16 adds better in-app buying protection and batch install option
By Himanshu Arora on March 17, 2014, 9:34
Google has announced a Play Store update that brings in many improvements like better in-app buying protection, the ability to batch install apps, relocated Settings and Help menus, and more. The folks at Android Police were first to spot the update, which bumps the app up to version 4.6.16.
One of the biggest changes the update brings is the new "Require password" feature which will allow users to password protect purchases on the Play Store from a particular device. The feature provides three options: never, every 30 minutes, and for every purchase. The last option is particularly useful for those who do not want their kids to do in-app purchases without their permission.
Up until today's update the Google Play Store would ask for a password just once per 30 minutes. This limitation recently resulted in a woman suing Google after her kid bought $66 worth of in-app purchases on Marvel Run Jump Smash. Aside from offering greater control the Play Store will now also provide an in-app purchases indicator under the 'App permissions' screen when first installing an app, letting you know beforehand if it includes the feature.
Another welcome change is the addition of a batch install feature that will help you quickly install multiple applications on a new device. The update also includes the option to trigger a self-update on the Play Store itself by tapping the Build version in settings, while the "Auto-add widget" setting has been renamed to a more intuitive "Add icon to Home screen".
Lastly, there are also some UI tweaks. For example, there is a white border around the profile image, account name now appears in bold, 'Add' buttons are now blue in color, among others.
Google Translate's instant camera translation has a new look and an upgraded AI
Spotify Lite launches for Android in 36 countries
SwiftKey adds AR emojis feature to its Android app
Samsung's Bixby Marketplace is live in the U.S. and Korea
Wiggling the mouse in Windows 95 made the operating system faster
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A former Royal Navy commander delayed his vital cancer treatment during a trial which saw him cleared of sexually assaulting a boy 30 years ago.
After delivering their unanimous verdicts of not guilty to attempted buggery and the alternative count of indecent assault facing 68-year-old Charles Howeson, the jury heard the prominent businessman's defence barrister, Daniel Janner QC tell Judge Mark Horton that the "cancer is very bad" and he desperately needed to start his treatment as soon as possible.
Judge Horton, sitting at Bristol Crown Court where the trial has taken place, had told the jury of nine men and three women yesterday during his summing up that Howeson's cancer was "inoperable".
As the foreman of the jury delivered the not guilty verdicts, Howeson was seen to become very distressed and began to silently cry. He was handed tissues by an usher. The partner of the man who had accused him of the sexual abuse and who had urged him to go to police – sparking of the wider investigation – also left courtroom nine in tears a few moments later.
Mr Janner asked for a delay in the sentencing of Howeson for ten counts of indecent assault on eight men, for which he was found guilty last December.
Mr Janner said his client was in need of a CT scan ahead of the sentencing hearing next Friday and said he was making an application to adjourn it until a later date.
He added that Howeson needed to arrange fan appointment for the scan "and start chemotherapy followed by radiotherapy" which he said would be carried out "under the care of Derriford Hospital".
He urged Judge Horton to delay the sentencing to allow his client to finally begin treatment, noting Howeson's "cancer has spread".
However, Judge Horton said he was "not minded" to move the sentencing hearing, stating Howeson "is going to be sentenced next Friday" on June 22 at Bristol Crown Court.
He said he would grant the 68-year-old bail on condition that "no arrangements are started".
Judge Horton then asked Howeson if he understood this, to which the former Royal Navy commander replied: "Thank you very much for your consideration".
Prosecutor Paul Dunkels QC noted that the victim impact statements from the previous trial would be provided ahead of the sentencing hearing.
Outside court, Howeson's wife, Emma – who has steadfastly backed her husband throughout both trials – offered a short but passionate statement.
An appeal against Howeson's conviction last December was lodged at Bristol Crown Court on February 7.
The appeal was formerly lodged at the Court of Appeal in London the following day.
At the time Court of Appeal staff told PlymouthLive it would take roughly six months before the papers would go before a single judge who would decide whether the appeal could be heard at the Royal Courts of Justice.


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Ottiene il suo primo ruolo importante nel 2000, recitando, sotto la regia di Park Chan-wook, nel film Gongdonggyeongbigu-yeok JSA, all'epoca il più grande successo della storia del cinema coreano in termini d'incassi.

Nel 2005 recita in Bittersweet Life di Kim Ji-woon, film che viene presentato al 58º Festival di Cannes. È stato diretto da Kim Ji-woon in altre tre occasioni: nel film Il buono, il matto, il cattivo (2008), in cui interpreta il ruolo dell'antagonista per la prima volta in carriera, in Angmareul bo-atda (2010), diretto ancora da Kim Ji-woon, meglio noto col titolo internazionale I Saw the Devil, al fianco dell'attore Choi Min-sik, e ne L'impero delle ombre (2016), presentato fuori concorso al 73º Festival di Venezia. Nel 2006 presta il suo volto per Wayne Holden, protagonista del videogioco Lost Planet: Extreme Condition di Capcom.

Il 23 giugno 2012 diventa il primo attore coreano, insieme a Ahn Sung-ki, a lasciare le impronte di mani e piedi sulla Hollywood Walk of Fame, nel piazzale del Chinese Theatre. Lee è stato uno dei presentatori alla cerimonia dei Premi Oscar 2016, il primo coreano in assoluto.

Lee Byung-hun è attivo anche nel cinema statunitense: ha infatti interpretato Storm Shadow nel film G.I. Joe - La nascita dei Cobra (2009), nel suo seguito, G.I. Joe - La vendetta (2013) e partecipato in un ruolo importante al film Red 2. Nel 2015 appare all'inizio di Terminator Genisys, nel ruolo di un T-1000 mandato nel passato ad intercettare Kyle Reese. L'anno successivo è diretto da Antoine Fuqua nel remake de I magnifici sette, in cui impersona uno dei sette pistoleri del titolo.

Vita privata
Lee Byung-hun ha due lauree: una in Letteratura francese, conseguita all'Università di Hanyang, e l'altra in Teatro e fotografia all'Università Chung-Ang. Parla correntemente quattro lingue: coreano, mandarino, inglese e francese.

Lee ha sposato l'attrice Lee Min-jung il 10 agosto 2013 al Grand Hyatt Seoul. La coppia si era frequentata brevemente nel 2006 ed era tornata insieme nel 2012. Il 31 marzo 2015 è nato il loro primo figlio, Joon-hoo.

Sua sorella minore, Lee Eun-hee, è stata eletta Miss Corea nel 1996. Nel tempo libero pratica il taekwondo.

Filmografia parziale
 Nae ma-eum-ui punggeum, regia di Lee Young-jae (1999)
 Gongdonggyeongbigu-yeok JSA, regia di Park Chan-wook (2000)
 Areumda-un naldeul – serial TV (2001)
 All In – serial TV (2003)
 Three... Extremes, episodio Cut, regia di Park Chan-Wook (2004)
 Bittersweet Life (Dal kom han in-saeng), regia di Kim Ji-woon (2005)
 Geuhae yeoreum, regia di Joh Keun-shik (2006)
 Il buono, il matto, il cattivo (Joheun nom nabbeun nom isanghan nom), regia di Kim Ji-woon (2008)
 G.I. Joe - La nascita dei Cobra (G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra), regia di Stephen Sommers (2009)
  I Come with the Rain, regia di Tran Anh Hung (2009)
 Iris – serial TV (2009)
 Angmareul bo-atda, regia di Kim Ji-Woon (2010)
 Masquerade (Gwanghae: Wang-i doen namja), regia di Choo Chang-min (2012)
 G.I. Joe - La vendetta (G.I. Joe: Retaliation), regia di Jon M. Chu (2013)
 Red 2, regia di Dean Parisot (2013)
 Terminator Genisys, regia di Alan Taylor (2015)
 Conspiracy - La cospirazione (Misconduct), regia di Shintaro Shimosawa (2016)
 I magnifici 7 (The Magnificent Seven), regia di Antoine Fuqua (2016)
 L'impero delle ombre (Mil-jeon), regia di Kim Ji-woon (2016)
 Mr. Sunshine, regia di Eung-bok Lee – serial TV (2018)
 Ashfall - The Final Countdown (), regia di Lee Hae-joon e Kim Byung-seo (2019)
 Squid Game – serie TV (2021)
 Emergency Declaration - Prendi il tuo posto (), regia di Han Jae-rim (2021)

Doppiatori italiani
Nelle versioni in italiano dei suoi film, è stato doppiato da:
 Lorenzo Scattorin in Three...Extremes - episodio Cut
 Gianfranco Miranda in G. I. Joe - La nascita dei Cobra, G. I. Joe - La vendetta
 Christian Iansante ne Il buono, il matto, il cattivo
 Luca Ward in Bittersweet Life
 David Chevalier in Red 2
 Alessandro Budroni in Masquerade
 Daniele Blandino in Terminator Genisys
 Roberto Gammino in Conspiracy - La cospirazione
 Massimo Bitossi ne I magnifici 7
 Francesco De Francesco in Squid Game
 Daniele Raffaeli ne L'impero delle ombre
 Federico Di Pofi in Ashfall - The Final Countdown
 Emanuele Puppio in Emergency Declaration - Prendi il tuo posto

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Wishing you all happiness, smiles and gratitude. May your day be filled with a good dose of your version of this: Thank you for joining me in the land of canine science!
Did You Have A Good Pee, Mr. Rhino?
Halloween is a peculiar holiday, especially for dogs. We two-legged beings all look different, and what's with the constant doorbell-ringing?
Compared to many other species, dogs as a whole are relatively privileged. Most of us don't eat them, nor do we specifically breed them to be eaten.


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1080p або Full HD (повна висока чіткість) — назва роздільної здатності відео 1920×1080. Така роздільна здатність не зафіксована в стандартах, це лише маркетингова назва. Вперше назву Full HD запропоновано компанією Sony у 2007 році.

Застосовується в трансляціях телебачення високої роздільної здатності (HDTV), у фільмах, записаних на дисках Blu-Ray і HD-DVD.

Після появи моніторів високої роздільної здатності виник попит на відео у роздільній здатності, більшій ніж стандартна телевізійна (для NTSC - 525 рядків, для PAL, SECAM - 625 рядків, тощо). На багатьох відео в мережі інтернет з'явилися позначки HD (висока роздільна здатність) або HQ (висока якість), хоча насправді це відео було не набагато кращим за стандартне (без такої позначки). Запровадження позначення «Full HD» мало на меті виокремити справді високу роздільну здатність, яку було визначено як 1920×1080. Для перегляду такої роздільної здатності монітор/телевізор має підключатись до пристрою передачі (ПК чи телевізійного декодера) за допомогою сучасних (переважно цифрових) інтерфейсів: HDMI, DVI, DisplayPort (зокрема Thunderbolt), WIDI, AIR Play тощо. У разі підключення через аналогові інтерфейси (S-Video, RCA, DSub або подібні) якість зображення буде обмежена інтерфейсом, через який сигнал передається.

Виробники телевізорів запровадили також позначку «HD READY», яка означає, що пристрій може приймати сигнал із роздільною здатністю 1080 ліній, хоча відтворює його з меншою роздільною здатністю (частіше за все — 720p).

Існує анаморфний варіант Full HD з неквадратними пікселями та роздільною здатністю 1440×1080,
оскільки майже в усіх форматах ефірного телебачення співвідношення сторін зображення становить 4:3, а у Full HD — 16:9.

Full HD+
Full HD+ має роздільну здатність від 2040x1080 до 2500x1080 або навіть 2520x1080: 2040x1080 (Sharp FS8010 Aquos S2), 2160x1080 (AGM A9, Meizu Note 8, Lenovo K5, Asus ZenFone Max Plus, Doogee S80), 2244x1080 (Meizu Note 9, Huawei P20), 2280×1080 (наприклад, модель Samsung Galaxy S10e, Samsung Galaxy Note 10, Nokia 7.2 DS, ZTE BLADE), 2312x1080 (Huawei P30 Lite), 2340x1080 (Xiaomi Mi 9, Samsung Galaxy A40, Huawei P30, Honor 8X, Oppo K3), 2400x1080 (Samsung Galaxy A70 2019, OnePlus 7T), 2520x1080 (Motorola One Vision, Sony Xperia 10).

1920×1280 (у Microsoft Surface 3), 2246x1080 (Ulefone Armor 6), 2248×1080 (Blackview BV9600 Pro) та інші варіанти роздільної здатності — 1856×1392 та 1800×1440 використовуються рідше.

Див. також
 1080i
 UHDTV
 4K
 8K

Джерела
 1080p and the Acuity of Human Vision Audioholics Home Theater Magazine. 2 April 2007.
  High Definition 1080p TV: Why You Should Be Concerned. Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity. 28 February 2007.
 The Facts and Fiction of 1080p. 17 April 2006.
 High Definition (HD) Image Formats for Television Production (EBU technical publication). December 2004.

Техніка телебачення
Телевізійні стандарти
Телебачення
Термінологія телебачення


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Naomi Schalit is a co-founder of the Maine Center for Public Interest Reporting, which operates Pine Tree Watch, a nonpartisan, nonprofit investigative news service focused on Maine state government and institutions.
LD 1750: A study in how special interests get their way in the Maine legislature
by Naomi Schalit | May 26, 2018
Photo by: AlexiusHoratius [CC BY-SA 3.0], from Wikimedia Commons LD 1750: A study in how special interests get their way in the Maine legislature The industrial wind lobby was not happy. Its plans to keep building hundreds of wind turbines in rural Maine...
Legislators use timing and creative wording to skirt spirit of fundraising rules
by Naomi Schalit | March 29, 2017
This examination of campaign records and fundraising techniques shows how Maine statehouse politicians have found creative ways ways to skirt the spirit of laws meant to limit the influence of special interests. How do they do it: by scheduling events on dates and times that don't violate the letter of the law. They do it by choosing how they word an invitation, avoiding words that might get them in trouble, like "host," and instead using a safe term like "featured guest."
New bill proposes contractor training, certifications to reduce lead poisoning
by Naomi Schalit | March 8, 2017
Seeking to reduce the instances of Mainers getting lead poisoning due to careless renovations, a lawmaker introduced a proposal March 7 to require EPA training and certification in lead-safe removal methods for contractors working on older buildings. Sen. Nathan Libby, a Democrat from Lewiston — which has the most severe lead paint problem in the state — introduced a bill to require EPA training and certification in lead-safe removal methods for at least one person on contracting crews that perform maintenance or renovation work on buildings built before 1978, when lead paint was still legal to use.
Lawmaker: PACs shouldn't pay the legislators who run them
by Naomi Schalit | February 27, 2017
Saying he wanted to stop a practice that was "the closest thing to getting directly paid" by lobbyists, state Rep. Louis Luchini, D-Ellsworth, introduced a bill Feb. 27 to bar legislators from paying themselves, businesses they run and family members from political action committees (PACs) that they control.
In-Depth: The full interview with Isabel Sawhill
by Naomi Schalit | October 30, 2016
When senior reporter Naomi Schalit began her nine months of research for our series on Maine's single parents in poverty, one of her first stops was Isabel Sawhill's office at the Brookings Institution. You'll find many quotes from Sawhill in Schalit's five-part series; here is the complete interview transcript.
The story behind the story
I have been a reporter for 34 years and this was the hardest story I have ever written. People didn't want to talk to me. They didn't want to give me "fodder for woman-blaming." That was the response I heard, over and over, as I tried to set up interviews for my story about the dramatic rise in the percentage and number of Maine children born to single mothers — and the consequences of that rise.
500% rise in single parenthood fueling family poverty in Maine
Part 1: In one of the most in-depth series that the Maine Center for Public Interest Reporting has ever published, Senior Reporter Naomi Schalit discovers and calls attention to a dramatic change in the Maine family — a 500 percent increase in the proportion of children born to single parents in the last 43 years. Nearly half of all births in the state are now to mothers who are not married.
Because most of those single parents can't afford to raise a child — or two or three children — they are destined to live in poverty. And when children are raised in that kind of poverty and deprivation, their brains are literally harmed, setting the stage for a lifetime of negative effects, according to the experts interviewed by Schalit.
At a time when poverty and welfare have become polarizing political issues in Maine, the very people who know the most about this problem don't want to talk frankly about it for fear of backlash against the parents and children they are trying to help. It took nine months of digging into the problem — interviews with national experts, days spent with single mothers, time in the state prison with single fathers and repeated visits with teachers, social workers and public officials — for Schalit to bring forward this essential story.
One wrong guy and an 'endless struggle' for a single mom
Part 2: The story of one single mother speaks to the struggles shared by many single parents in Maine. "Every week's the same," she said. "I'm always broke. The electric, internet, diapers, toiletries, food when we run out of my food card…"
Chaos in the classroom: Too many kids not ready and able to learn
Part 3: Veteran teachers and school officials are on the front lines of the crisis of the growth of children coming from poor families, many with just one parent at home. Their experiences show the impact of the changing face of the Maine family.
"I'm supposed to provide for my family — where am I?" The story of the childless fathers
Part 4: The story of the fathers who are rarely there. Interviews with men at the Maine State Prison who have one or more children with women to whom they are not married.
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Forecasters predict 'normal' typhoon season
By: By Bill Charles
The 2012 typhoon season officially kicks off June 1st, and thus far there's nothing on the ocean horizon to suggest any storms to push up that date, as Aere did last May, complete with all the TCCOR advisories and warnings that got the military communities' attention, but turned out to be nothing more than a rainmaker.
It should be noted, though, that Tropical Storm Pakhar didn't read any of the meteorological books or manuals, instead choosing March 24th ~ April 2nd to make a run across the Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. It kept speeds at 45mph, and didn't injure or kill anyone during its ten-day romp, but gave southeast Asia countries an early wake up call.
The 2012 typhoon season isn't forecast to be particularly heavy, but forecasters say there's always that chance Mother Nature could pull some surprises. The names to watch—the next after Pakhar to be pulled from the 24-name list that runs randomly, rather than alphabetically--are Sanvu, Mawar, Guchol, Talim, Doksuri, Khanun, Vicente, Saola, Damrey, Haikui, Kirogi, Kai-tek, Tembin, Bolaven, Sanba, Jelawat and Ewiniar. There are six more, and meteorologists won't be specific, but really hope they won't have to dig deeper in the list this year.
Two strong super typhoons found Okinawa last year, part of ten typhoons last season, seven of them intense. Overall, there were 21 named storms, It was a long season in 2011, with that first Tropical Storm Aere in May and the last one, Tropical Storm Washi, December 16th. That was the deadliest storm of the year though, ravaging Mindanao in the Philippines, an area rarely struck by typhoons. More than 200mm of rain swept across the island, leaving a path of devastation that included more than 1,000 dead.
Despite that, last year was the third lowest storm year on record, behind 1998 and 2010, since records began being kept in 1965. What's on tap for this year? Tropical Storm Risk, a London-based tracking and analysis agency, says slightly more tropical storm storms than a year ago, and five more typhoons than last year. The number of super typhoons is still pegged at seven or so.
Super Typhoon Songda gave Okinawa a few thrills last year, romping around the region as a Category 5 storm with 161mph sustained winds, 195mph gusts and 38' waves. When it hit Okinawa May 28th, it was a mellow Category 2 Typhoon with 109mph winds, gusting to 132mph.
Super Typhoon Muifa was Okinawa's headache, the second super typhoon to arrive in the year, on August 1st. Muifa brought 41" of rain to Okinawa in 30 hours while keeping the island in TCCOR-1 conditions for 60 hours. It was a slow mover, to be sure, killing five, injuring 37 and leaving 13,630 stranded on Okinawa as ferries and airplanes were halted. Damages from Super Typhoon Muifa totaled $480 million.
In Arabic, typhoon means deluge. In Greek it's a whirlwind, while Mandarin Chinese explains it as a great wind. The name typhoon evolved from southern Europe, across Arabia to India, where it was first cast into English in 1588. It was spawned from a severe storm that ripped India, leading officials to combine the Greek and Chinese concepts into the word that today frequently means death and severe destruction in Asia.
Each of the four TCCOR categories and sub-categories has specific requirements and restrictions on service members and the military bases.
TCCOR 4: Okinawa remains in this state throughout the season. Destructive winds of 58 mph or greater are possible within 72 hours. Personal items kept outdoors, such as barbeque grills and children's toys, should be brought inside.
TCCOR 3: Destructive winds of 58 mph or greater are possible in the area within 48 hours. People should make sure they have adequate stocks of food and water, as well as other emergency supplies. Secure all doors and windows.
TCCOR 2: Destructive winds of 58 mph or greater are anticipated within 24 hours. Store critical documents, cash and credit cards in waterproof container. Be prepared for evacuation measures.
TCCOR 1: Destructive winds of 58 mph or greater are anticipated within 12 hours. Stay indoors, or be prepared to follow directions to indoor locations.
Shortly before a typhoon strikes Okinawa, the military will declare TCCOR 1-E (Emergency), meaning that all nonessential personnel go indoors and remain until the storm has passed and the all-clear is issued. Once that happens, the military puts the island in TCCOR 1-R (Recovery), which allows some restricted personnel movement.
Preparations for typhoons are being encouraged now, including cleanups around residences and dormitories, and gathering stocks of emergency supplies. The Defense Commissary Agency is encouraging customers to "load up their pantries" as part of an awareness campaign encouraging families to keep nonperishable foods, water and other necessities on hand for emergencies. DeCA is teamed with the American Red Cross' Armed Forces Emergency Services Branch in the "What's In Your Closet" campaign.
Commissary store directors on Okinawa are taking extra measures to be sure their patrons are prepared for the upcoming season, and Defense Commissary Agency says "we want to raise awareness of the need to keep emergency supplies on hand, and that shoppers can save 30% or more by using their commissary benefit."
The American Red Cross has representatives at commissaries across the island to provide information and answer questions about disaster preparedness. The Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency are both working closely with local communities and relief organizations to remind residents to make emergency preparations.
A seven-day emergency supplies closet is recommended by officials. Stocking these items will protect families during a typhoon, when power is frequently off and water supplies contaminated:
Canned meats, fruits and vegetables
High-energy foods such as nuts, raisins and granola
Infant/baby food and supplies
Non-perishable food
Over-the-counter medications
Water (at least one gallon per person daily)
Manual can opener
Matches in waterproof container
Candles and charcoal
Toilet paper and towelettes
Soap, detergent, disinfectant / bleach
Personal hygiene items
Paper cups and plates, plastic utensils
Battery-operated radio, extra clothing, blankets, prescriptions, money (coins and paper money), eyeglasses and important documents should also be stored with the emergency supplies.
Typhoons and severe storm information will be disseminated on American Forces Radio and Television, and posted on Kadena's weather website.


"I'm not sure that we need to do this at all," the former FBI director said Friday.
WASHINGTON — James Comey defended his handling of the Clinton email investigation in a closed-door meeting with congressional investigators on Friday, while Republicans accused the former FBI director of sidestepping key questions about the origins of the Russia investigation.
Comey testified for more than six hours on Capitol Hill as part of a GOP-led inquiry into the FBI's decision-making before the 2016 election. The House Judiciary and Oversight Committees are racing to finish interviews before Democrats assume control of the House in January.
Comey initially waged a legal fight against a Judiciary Committee subpoena as he pressed lawmakers to allow him to answer questions in a public hearing, but he ultimately reached an agreement to provide testimony on the condition that a transcript be made public within 24 hours.
After the hearing Friday, Comey continued to express frustration with the process.
"After a full day of questioning, two things are clear to me: One, we could have done this in open setting. And two, when you read the transcript, you will see that we're talking again about Hillary Clinton's emails, for heaven's sake, so I'm not sure that we need to do this at all," he said.
Republicans, without going into specifics about Comey's testimony, had their own complaints. Justice Department lawyers who accompanied Comey prevented him from answering questions about whether the FBI began probing Trump associates' ties to Russia earlier than has been publicly stated, and how much information from the so-called Steele dossier was used as predicate for a secret surveillance warrant on Carter Page, a former Trump foreign policy adviser.
"I've been in probably more of these transcribed interviews than most, and there's been a consistent theme where the FBI does not want questions that may relate to the Mueller investigation to be answered," said Rep. Mark Meadows, R-N.C.
Republicans are also seeking testimony from Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein and former Attorney General Loretta Lynch — with just weeks left in the current congressional term. Lynch and Comey are expected to return just before lawmakers are set to break before Christmas; Meadows defended the 11th-hour questioning.
"For us to just pack it up and go home is not what the American people deserve and for the most part it's not what they expect," he said.
But Rep. Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., who will serve as Judiciary Committee chairman when Democrats gain control of the House in January, blasted Republicans for pursuing an investigation he called a "waste of time."
"The entire purpose of this investigation is to cast aspersions on the real investigation with Mueller. There's no evidence whatsoever of bias at the FBI or any of this other nonsense they're talking about," he said.
Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., said that while Republicans were focused on the perceived bias of Justice Department officials who had roles in both the Clinton and Russia probes, he pressed Comey on whether Trump's new nominee to lead the Justice Department, former Attorney General William Barr, could impartially oversee the Mueller probe if confirmed.
Comey, who worked in the Southern District of New York when Barr first served as attorney general, later told reporters that he was confident Barr would consult with career officials to make the appropriate determination about potential recusal.
"I know he's an institutionalist who cares deeply about the integrity of the Justice Department, so I'm sure he'll use the standard career resources he has to judge what he should be involved in and what he shouldn't be involved in," he said.
It is unclear what Republicans' end game is after they complete their final scheduled interviews. Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, who will be the top Republican on the House Oversight Committee in the next congress, said he did not know whether the committees' current Republican chairmen, Rep. Bob Goodlatte, R-Va., and Rep. Trey Gowdy, R-S.C., planned to issue a final report.


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Using Moroccan tea tray mathematics to turn robots into skilled waiters
by Technical University Munich
Credit: Wolfgang Maria Weber / TUM
Researchers at the Munich Institute of Robotics and Machine intelligence (MIRMI) at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed a model that enables a robot to serve tea and coffee faster and more safely than humans—with no sloshing. The mathematics behind the pendulum used in the concept is more than 300 years old.
Can a robot be a better waiter than a human being? To answer this question, Dr. Luis Figueredo, senior scientist in the team of Prof. Sami Haddadin, set up a robotic arm from the specialized robot maker Franka Emika and hooked up a computer. The robot's hand grips a glass filled to the brim with water, raises it and rocks it back and forth without spilling a drop. "And it does it faster and more safely than a person," says the scientist from the Munich Institute of Robotics and Machine Intelligence (MIRMI) of TUM.
Copying the motion of the Moroccan tea tray
How does it work? The team simply fed the robot with algebraic formulas dating back several centuries. They based their mathematics on a Moroccan tea tray that applies the principle of a spherical pendulum.
With doctoral candidate Riddhiman Laha and masters student Rafael I. Cabral Muchacho, Figueredo embedded the dynamics of a spherical pendulum into the robot's control software. That means that the robot's movements are limited by the basic principles of geometry. With his team, he also integrated the correct angles, speeds and accelerations into the model. "When you understand how a pendulum moves and know how it works, it is suddenly quite simple," says Figueredo.
Credit: Technical University Munich
The mathematics of a pendulum: A simple solution to a complex problem
The science of slosh-free movement is a complex field. "Most approaches have focused mainly on limiting acceleration to keep the sloshing of liquids under control. Or they have worked with fluid dynamics to calculate how these substances behave in order to predict the trajectories," explains Figueredo: "That takes at least a few minutes, if not hours, and the result is still uncertain."
Applications in health care and the transport of hazardous liquids
As a practical application, the scientists initially envision innovative robotic support for elderly people and those requiring nursing care. "But industries involved in the transport of materials posing biological and chemical hazards would probably be interested in a solution like this, too," says Figueredo.
Safety remains a critical point: a robot should ideally be capable of recognizing dangerous situations. "For that we need better perception," says Figueredo.
Sensors would then enable the machine to not only recognize people, but also predict their movements. That is the only way to completely rule out collisions with the robot. So far, the robot is working with tactile sensors as a safety mechanism. In the current slosh-free mode, the robot arm instantly retracts when it senses a collision, but also keeps the liquid safe.
More information: Rafael I. Cabral Muchacho et al, A Solution to Slosh-free Robot Trajectory Optimization, arXiv (2022). DOI: 10.48550/arxiv.2210.12614
Journal information: arXiv
Provided by Technical University Munich
Citation: Using Moroccan tea tray mathematics to turn robots into skilled waiters (2023, January 16) retrieved 28 January 2023 from https://techxplore.com/news/2023-01-moroccan-tea-tray-mathematics-robots.html
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Murfreesboro Young Professionals Speak At MTSU
Cassie Clark | Contributing Writer October 28, 2021
Story by Cassie Clark / Contributing Writer
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The Middle Tennessee State University Ignite program hosted a panel featuring two Murfreesboro Young Professionals organization representatives on Monday, Oct. 25.
Chair of MYP Chase Salas and Membership Chair Tosha Price talked to MTSU students about MYP and the various opportunities within the organization.
Chase Salas, MYP Chair
MYP is an organization for young professionals aged 21 through 40 with four years of business experience or education at a post-secondary school. In addition, the organization offers networking opportunities and community outreach in the Murfreesboro area.
The organization offers many different opportunities for young professionals to network. For example, they host happy hours as well as family-friendly events for members with children. They also host a luncheon on the second Wednesday of every month and a yearly leadership summit held in the Student Union ballroom at MTSU. In addition to professional networking, Salas said that MYP has helped him make personal connections.
"Making friends as an adult is one hard thing to do. Because of the like-minded people in this organization, I've met some of my best friends," he said.
Salas stressed the importance of being genuine while networking.
"People will be able to see right through you if all you're doing is trying to get a sale out of them," he said.
Price emphasized the importance of making personal connections with others in shared fields. She said that when it comes to job offers, "Once you build those relationships, they think of you."
The MYP raises over $10,000 every year for local non-profits, and they have a different community initiative every month. On Saturday, Oct. 30, the organization will be at the Special Kids Race to raise money for the Special Kids organization. Price also said that the MYP does a toy drive every year for the Boys & Girls Club of America.
Price said her favorite part of being involved with MYP was volunteering.
"If you lead with a servant heart and servant mindset, it always comes back to you tenfold," Price stated.
If students are interested in joining MYP but do not yet meet the age requirement, Salas and Price encouraged them to join organizations on campus and participate in the community.
"If there is something you are passionate about and you want to see a difference made in, reach out to the organization in the community," Price told.
Students interested in joining can visit the MYP website for more information.
"There's no end to the possibilities," said Salas of getting involved.
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Summer is just a few months away. It's now time to get that body in shape so you could look good on your favorite swimwear during the summer time. If you just found an apartment for rent in Dubai and you recently moved-in, you should check out if the community you belong to has a beach which belongs to our list. Here we go!
JBR Beach – This shouldn't be a surprise for you. JBR Beach is a famous tourist spot as it is ranked among the top beaches in the world. People from all walks of life (including celebrities and famous personalities) could be seen having a good time here. If you would wish to have a home near JBR Beach, you need to look for apartments for rent in Dubai Marina or Jumeirah Beach Residence itself. The beach has improved a lot since it began. Now they have developed wonderful water play areas for kids and a wide array of restaurants and cafes.
Kite Beach Dubai – The iconic seven-star hotel, Burj Al Arab could be easily seen from here. Why is it called Kite Beach? Because it's very popular with kite surfers and also with stand-up paddle boarders, and other water sports. If you wish to easily access this beach, you should look for apartments for rent in Jumeirah 3. The place has tons of attractions and amazing food as well.
Al Mamzar Beach Park – The place could be easily accessed at the Dubai-Sharjah border. The beach is an ideal place for families as it has tons of spaces where you could camp out and enjoy a nice afternoon while having a barbecue party. If you live in Deira, there's a bus that would take you straight to this beach. If you found an apartment for rent in Al Nahda, Dubai and you have a car, you could easily access the beach as it's just a 10 to 15 minute drive depending on your area.
Umm Suqeim Park Beach – Burj Al Arab has a closer and better view from this beach. The beach offers a variety of pop-up food and drink stalls if in-case you forgot to bring your snacks. It's very popular for families and could be easily accessed opposite of Al Thannya Street, off Jumeirah Beach Road. If you wish to cool down for a while, there's a little café opposite the beach where you could enjoy a frozen dairy treat. If you're considering looking for apartments for rent in Umm Suqeim, going to this beach will be an advantage.
La Mer – Considered as the newest attraction when it comes to the best beaches in Dubai, this resort is known as a beachfront shopping and dining destination. For those considering apartments for rent in Jumeirah 1, you can easily access this beach! The overall look and design of the beach is relaxing to see. You have a lot of options to stroll around La Mer as it hosts 130 shops, restaurants, and cafes scattered all around the beach.


Essentially, dependency between tasks and sub-tasks is the predecessor-successor relationships. Such relationships are used in various project management methodologies. For example, CPPM (Critical Path Project Management) uses resource-based dependencies to identify predecessors and successors among tasks of critical path. PRINCE2 establishes the predecessor-successor relationships between project stages to ensure a smooth flow of project activities from one stage to another one.


This is the scene I think of when contemplating the Violence Against Women Act. A gun in a home where a woman has been abused is more likely to be used against her than for her protections. A study published in the American Journal of Public Health, documented that 85 % of the 417 women residing in California battered women's shelters did not feel safer when there was a gun in the home. They should be afraid, very afraid. Research shows that women who have been abused by their partner are five times as likely to be killed by that partner if he has access to a gun.
Yet, both Shannon Goessling, President Donald Trump's nominee to head the Office of Violence Against Women, and the National Rifle Association (NRA) say that the answer to domestic violence is more guns. They ignore research showing how guns and male intimates are major elements in the murder of women and that the "vicious male predators" they conjure up are actually current and former loved ones with guns.
Further, the data demonstrates that guns haven't protected women from abusers as often as they've been used against them by abusers. The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) helps protect women by making it harder for abusive partners and stalkers to obtain a gun. The Act was originally passed in 1994 and has been reauthorized three times. The NRA objects to new language in the Act that prohibits firearms sales to convicted stalker or anyone who has a restraining order against them. Never mind that at least 52 women are killed every month by an intimate partner using a gun. Never mind that almost 1 million women have survived a gun attack by an intimate partner. Never mind that women in America are 21 times more likely to be killed by a gun than in any other well-developed country.
The Bill passed the House and we'll see what happens next. But know that the NRA is planning on using the Violence Against Women Act as a litmus tests on whether members of Congress place Second Amendment rights at the top of their political agendas. Will money and power succeed in denying women VAWA protection? Will they be left, at best, to wander around parks because their lives matter less than a male intimate with a gun?


Many of the Uptime Robot users are enjoying the RSS notification feature which allows "anyone (with your unique RSS address)" to view all up/down events of your account via RSS.
Some developers use this for integrating the events to their websites and others add the feed to their RSS readers to see any events from there.
In order to make RSS notifications better work with out being improved and distributed monitoring engine, we have made few changes to it.
It now became too much stable but, most importantly, the RSS addresses have changed.
The new RSS addresses can again be found at the same place (My Monitors page). If you use it, make sure you get the new URL.
P.S. The old addresses will still be active until 15 Nov 2012.
This entry was posted in Announcements and tagged RSS on November 7, 2012 by Umut Muhaddisoglu.


These elegant apartments are bright and spacious, enjoy an excellent location and modern amenities. The apartments are only 50 metres from the Picasso Museum, in the heart of the city; they are located in the Born district, a popular area full of shops and restaurants. The cathedral and Jaume I metro station are just a few steps away. Impressive boutique apartment building is located in the heart of the Born. The building has fully equipped apartments with 1 and 2 bedrooms. These apartments, thanks to their location and facilities, are ideal for families as well as for groups, couples or business trips for stays longer than 32 nights.


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If you have tested your DNA on AncestryDNA, you can now review your DNA matches and confirm the relationship that they have to you. Click through to your DNA Matches screen and you may be seeing the "Do you recognize them?" options on the right-hand side of your screen (if you haven't got them yet... they're coming). Step by Step Here's the steps for confirming a relationship. 1. I'm using my brother as an example and because I knew that my match was my brother, I just clicked on the Yes button. If I wasn't sure I could click on the Learn more button and go to the usual View Match screen. 2. Select which side of the family...
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It's that time... the waiting time... waiting for the DNA test to process...Anticipation.... I've been researching my family tree for over 30 years. There are brick walls at the end of a lot of my lines that are just waiting to be knocked down. Is Hector Mathieson who dies in 1865 in New Zealand the Hector McDonald Mathieson baptised in 1830 in Lanark, the son of Neil Mathieson and Janet McDonald? His children's names would suggest it is so (Neil Downey, Mary McDonald, William, Janet, Hector McDonald), but I haven't found a document that confirms this link. His wife Jane Richardson is even more of a mystery. Her first appearance is in 1856 when she marries Hector, but no...
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Welcome to Angling Times' bumper guide to our brand new fishing show - The Big One Stoneleigh.
It's high time that anglers in the Midlands had a show of their own... now they have, and what a show it's going to be!
Over the past 12 months we've worked really hard behind the scenes with our event partners, exhibitors, star anglers and past visitors to make our new-for-2019 event the best it can be.
Stoneleigh Park is a fantastic location for a fishing show as it's right in the heart of the country and has some of the best facilities you'll find anywhere, including loads of free parking and easy access to the two big halls. These will be packed out with top fishing manufacturers and retailers over the weekend, all revealing their new tackle and baits for the season ahead. There are also some seriously good, show-only deals to be had if you're quick!
Our new John Wilson Legends Theatre was a huge hit at our recent Farnborough show, so we are excited to bring the stage to Stoneleigh as well. Not only does this entertainment area pay tribute to our much-loved fishing hero, but it will be packed with top fishing stars delivering unmissable talks and demos.
I'm proud to be able to welcome River Monsters TV superstar Jeremy Wade, plus World Feeder Champion Steve Ringer, carp legend Alan Blair, big-fish ace Des Taylor and many more famous faces to the stage. Proceedings will be hosted by England Carp Team manager Rob Hughes.
Inside this guide you'll find a full rundown of what's happening at the weekend, with a sneak preview of the new tackle to look out for, the timetables of who's talking in the big theatre each day, and essential visitor information.
It's not too late to get your tickets for the show – buy them in advance online now, or get them on the door from 9.30am each day.
Fishing's biggest stars will be at The Big One Stoneleigh this weekend – and you can meet them all at the John Wilson MBE Legends Theatre and Demo Pool!
Hosted by TV star and England Carp Team manager Rob Hughes, there are 13 demos and insightful talks taking place over the weekend, when visitors can learn from the experts.
It's also the place to see some sneak previews, especially during global TV legend Jeremy Wade's appearance. He'll be revealing his new 'How to Think Like a Fish' book, and giving visitors an exclusive look at his new TV series – Dark Waters.
In addition to his exclusive fishing demo, Steve Ringer will be signing copies of his latest Guide to Pole Fishing book on the Angling Times stand on Saturday – don't miss out!
10.00am – 10.30am | Andy May – Fish O' Champ and angling coach exclusively reveals how to catch more fish on the pole.
10.45am – 11.15am | Des Taylor – Angling Times columnist and Midlands fishing maestro talks about his fishing adventures and reveals some of his funniest stories from days on the bank.
11.30am – 12pm | Steve Ringer – Join the World Feeder Champion as he reveals his techniques for catching more on the Method and Hybrid feeders in this exclusive demo pool session.
12.15pm – 12.45pm | Dr Paul Garner – Enjoy a lure fishing masterclass on the demo pool with Angling Times' resident predator expert – find out everything you need to know about catching bigger pike, zander, and perch.
1pm – 1.30pm | Mark Holmes – Top carp angler reveals his bait theories for catching bigger fish this spring and summer.
1.45pm – 2.30pm | Jeremy Wade – Behind-the-scenes insights into his River Monsters and Mighty Rivers TV shows, plus sneak previews of 'How to Think Like a Fish' book and Dark Waters TV series.
2.45pm – 3.15pm | Dave Harrell & Darren Cox – Don't miss this exclusive match Q&A with these two Midlands river fishing legends!
10.00am – 10.30am | Andy May – Fish O'Mania Champ and angling coach reveals how you can catch more fish on the pole in this exclusive demo.
10.45am – 11.30am | Alan Blair – Legendary carp fishing expert will help you put more, and bigger, carp in the net this season.
11.45am – 12.15pm | Dr Paul Garner – Enjoy a lure fishing masterclass on the demo pool with Angling Times' resident predator expert – find out everything you need to know about catching bigger pike, zander, and perch.
12.30pm – 1.15pm | Jeremy Wade – Behind-the-scenes insights into his River Monsters and Mighty Rivers TV shows, plus a sneak preview of his new 'How to Think Like a Fish' book and forthcoming Dark Waters TV series.
1.30pm – 2.15pm | Des Taylor – Angling Times columnist and Midlands fishing maestro talks about his fishing adventures and reveals some of his funniest stories from days on the bank.
2.30pm – 3pm | Dave Harrell & Darren Cox – Don't miss this exclusive match Q&A with these two Midlands river fishing legends!
Stoneleigh show visitors will be treated to many new launches from the biggest names in fishing, with new gear for 2019 from the likes of Shimano, Nash, Garbolino, Maver, Rod Hutchinson, RidgeMonkey, Navitas, Prologic, MAP, Wolf, Thinking Anglers, Frenzee, NGT and Wychwood, to name just a few!
The big-hitters will be joined by many of our artisan brands, bringing a real mix of unique products for all styles of fishing – check them out!
The UK's biggest retailers are at Stoneleigh with huge stands and huge bargains, including special The Big One show-only deals – so not only can you get your hands on the latest gear, but you'll be able to save £££s on the full prices too!
Don't miss top deals from retailers including Vale Royal Angling Centre, Eric's Angling, Total Fishing Tackle and more.
Fancy meeting Jeremy Wade and learning more about his new TV series? Want to ask Steve Ringer about catching more fish on the feeder, or Andy May on becoming a better pole angler?
What about planning your next carp session with tips from Alan Blair? We've got a whole host of top anglers doing demos and giving exclusive talks on the John Wilson MBE Legends stage and Demo Pool all weekend – you won't want to miss them!
This year's The Big One show has more big bait manufacturers than ever, with all the latest creations for carp, match and river anglers. Get your hands on new feeds from CCMoore, Sticky, Crafty Catcher, Blakes Baits, Shilham, Munch Baits and more.
Visitors will be able to take advantage of a new Shop&Drop facility at The Big One where you can leave your bulkier purchases until you're ready to collect them and take them home. Getting them back to your car should be easy too, with parking close to the halls.
A fully kitted-out inside restaurant and outside catering facilities will be there to provide a huge variety of food and drink for all visitors throughout the weekend.


Happy birthday, Rachwel and Jork! And thank you!
It was a huge surprise for all of us! Once of a sudden, we saw in our bank account 1100 swiss franks. The names of the senders were not known, but the amount was so big that we couldn't leave things like that – we needed to say "Thank you"!
A wonderful couple from the distant Switzerland understood somehow for our efforts to help the stray dogs and decided to help. They both had birthdays recently and asked their friends to give them not gifts, but money. And since they adore their pet Ice and cannot imagine how the dogs without the same luck live, they decided to send the whole amount to us!
Thank you, Rachwel and Jork Walti!
Ice, we thank you as well, because you were the one to show your owners how much the dog love cost!
Because of Ice, for all the Farm dogs!
Thank you Rachwel and Jork!