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K-Pop Cravity × "Bad Habits" Release
K-POP GROUP, CRAVITY, RELEASE
PERFORMANCE VIDEO FOR "BAD HABITS"
OFF THEIR 3RD ALBUM, SEASON3. [HIDEOUT: BE OUR VOICE]
K-Pop boy band, CRAVITY, has released their highly anticipated performance video for "Bad Habits" today. The B-side track is off their 3rd album, SEASON3. [HIDEOUT: BE OUR VOICE], released earlier this year. With an ambitious drive to turn the year 2021 into CRAVITY's, the members wasted no time speaking to places like Good Day New York, iHeart, ET Canada, Radio.com, and many more, about their success thus far and the creative process behind the album.
"We shot the performance video for "Bad Habits" using many new techniques we haven't tried before, for example, shooting with night vision or lip-syncing to a lower angle camera through a glass pane. The dance routine was really fun to perform and suits the mood of the song really well," says Rapper Allen. The leader of the group, Serim, adds "We had a very short time to prepare for our B-side track promotion, but we've worked super hard to complete it in success."
The main theme for the performance video of "Bad Habits" is 'Nocturnal,' and viewers can see the members' dynamic moves and performance on the night of the full moon. They've turned into bad boys with funky visuals and will draw full attention by showing more matured and developed skills. The song "Bad Habits" is meant to showcase a different side of the CRAVITY members with a more rough and tough persona. The lyrics tell a story of 9 members who will not collapse in this world but will clearly show their own way to survive through it. EXY from K-Pop Group Cosmic Girls (WJSN) participated as a lyricist on this track with underground trap beats. In addition, 3 CRAVITY members [Taeyoung, Allen, and Hyeongjun] participated in the draft version of the "Bad Habits" choreography, further showing their artistic abilities.
CRAVITY's debut album, released in April 2020, SEASON1. [HIDEOUT: REMEMBER WHO WE ARE] caused a wave of intrigue and excitement here in the states, with mentions in PAPER Magazine, Access, iHeart, J-14, MTV News, Earmilk, Teen Vogue, and Rolling Stone, who referred to their title track as "An anthemic track from the K-pop rookies that combines 808-style riffs with the melodic sensibilities of early-2000s boybands (extended dance break included)." In addition to that, CRAVITY made a splash on social media, debuting at No. 12 on Billboard's Social 50 chart for the week dated April 25.
CRAVITY has also garnered the title "Super Rookie" over in Korea due to their debut album's success, which hit No. 1 on the U.S. @iTunes Top K-Pop Albums chart, making them the first #Kpop rookie group to debut in 2020 to earn this achievement. CRAVITY has marked their relentless movement, sweeping the rookie of the year awards at various music awards ceremonies in Korea. Even after releasing only two albums, their achievements were more than enough to show their presence in the K-pop scene, giving them the title '2020 super rookie.'
The inspiration behind the name, CRAVITY, came to fruition through the combination of "Creativity" and "Gravity," Starship Entertainment's new boy band for the first time in five years since Monsta X. Consisting of nine members, [Serim, Allen, Jungmo, Woobin, Wonjin, Minhee, Hyeongjun, Taeyoung, and Seongmin], CRAVITY, which is also an acronym for "Center of Gravity," is meant to attract/gravitate listeners into their unique universe, by pulling them in with their creativity, charm, and pure talent. As humans, we all have our own "first experiences,"; whether that be in school, society, or in a relationship. When encountering new relationships, we sometimes prepare ourselves by running from the starting line at full speed, hearts racing, butterflies in our stomach, but at the same time, we are afraid. We are hopeful, but we also experience despair.
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Trippie Redd – Sleepy Hollow
Singer/rapper Trippie Redd released a brand new single Wednesday titled "Sleepy Hollow."
His upcoming album "Pegasus" will be available Oct. 30, but Zane Lowe premiered the new song on his Apple Music 1 show.
The track is produced by OUTTATOWN, who has worked with Future, Young Thug and DaBaby.
It clocks in at just one minute and 41 seconds, but the energy Trippie Redd brings to the song is undeniable.
"Pegasus" follows up Trippie Redd's 2019 album "A Love Letter To You 4." This is the third song to be released from "Pegasus" after "Excitement" and "I Got You." The 26-song album will feature hit artists like Chris Brown, Future, Young Thug, Quavo, Lil Wayne, Swae Lee and more.
You can listen to "Sleepy Hollow" by clicking right here, and you can pre-order "Pegasus" by clicking right here.
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DickPrint has the Best Gift for National Boyfriend Day
As a society, we love to celebrate the important people in our life and those things we enjoy the most. For that reason, we have a national day for most everything. From fries and pie to our parents and significant others. We have so many special dates, there is a website to help you keep track of those things and people you want to celebrate: National Day Calendar.
This October 3rd is National Boyfriend Day to "recognize the sweetheart in your life." People usually celebrate this day by gifting their boyfriends any items they would enjoy. In 2020, you should consider buying your boyfriend premium underwear, swimwear, or t-shirts from DickPrint, the brand that encourages every man to become as desirable as he wants to feel.
When DickPrint was founded, they had three very special motivators to create a high-quality menswear brand that would stand out from the rest. The first one was to create premium high-performance clothing for men. How are they doing this? By designing products made out of premium performance fabrics that are more comfortable, longer lasting, and better for maintaining your manhood.
The second motivator was to empower men to feel sexy and confident. Clothing can be empowering every time you wear something you feel makes you look good. DickPrint's goal is to design outfits to help men feel sexy and at the top of their game. They want you to "stop wasting money and mojo on cheap clothing that does not last and that you are not proud to wear."
Last but not least, they are looking to inspire men to greatness through their own actions. Their main goal is men to be desirable, have manners, and live an exciting successful life. So, what would be better than gifting your boyfriend clothes that will help him feel confident and sexy while making him look good? It sounds like the perfect gift!
For this occasion, you can buy your man one of their sexy underwear options to keep their sweaty parts cool day and night. Their boxer briefs come in different sizes and colors to fit what your boyfriend likes. Or you could buy him one of DickPrint's soft, flexible, and board swimming shorts. Those come in black, but also in fun and vibrant colors like orange and red. And if your boyfriend is more into t-shirts, they have four different designs. These are soft, breathable, classic cuts that fit perfectly and make bold statements.
DickPrint is a brand that believes in the power of men to be great. For them, the best kind of man is one who is a gentleman who does not succeed through the arrogant, sexist, racist use of force. They represent the men who are confident and respectful. The ones who are sexy and have manners. This is exactly why they should be your first gift option on this National Boyfriend Day. Buy your boyfriend a piece of clothing that will empower him, give him confidence, and push him to be the best version of himself. What are you waiting for? Which item will you buy for him?
This entry was posted in Uncategorized and tagged 360 Magazine, adult content, arousal, boxer brief, boxers, briefs, dickprint, excitement, fun, furnished, gentlemen, holiday, illustration, jock strap, Kaelen Felix, masculinity, men's underwear, nice physique, romance, sensuality, sexy body, Swimwear, t-shirts, tank top, tight body, tighty whitey, undergarment, vacation, Vaughn Lowery on 09/29/2020 by Wp360mag.
Spillage Village – Spilligion
Spillage Village will release its highly anticipated album "Spilligion" Friday, and they released a brand new song Monday titled "Hapi" to build excitement.
The song features the vocals of Mereba, Olu and Benji along with spoken word from Big Rube.
Clocking in at over six minutes, "Hapi" almost sounds like a sermon delivered by four different voices telling the stories of their lives, everything they've seen and everything they hope to see improve.
They also released the track list for the brand new album which comes with a few pleasant surprises in the form of features from Chance The Rapper, Ari Lennox, Buddy, Masego and Lucky Daye.
As "Hapi" might indicate, the song titles come from scripture and religious texts and are determined by the content and messages of the lyrics.
The official track list is as follows:
PsalmSing
Ea'Alah (Family)
Judas (feat. Chance The Rapper, Ari Lennox, Buddy and Masego)
Oshun
Cupid (feat. Lucky Daye)
End of Daze
Hapi (feat. Big Rube)
To preorder "Spilligion," you can click right here. To learn more about Spillage Village, you can click right here.
You can also follow Spillage Village on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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Trippie Redd – Excitement
Trippie Redd surprises fans with a music video for "Excitement," his May 2020 released single featuring PARTYNEXTDOOR. The follow up to A Love Letter To You 4 – his first album to debut at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart – "Excitement" is dramatic and sensual, featuring PARTYNEXTDOOR's irresistibly dark R&B vocals. In the Aidan Cullen directed music video, Trippie and PARTYNEXTDOOR are stuck in a dystopian, psychedelic world, trapped on a boat in the middle of the ocean as Trippie struggles to escape. WATCH THE MUSIC VIDEO HERE.
One of the most versatile and creatively daring artists in hip-hop today, platinum-selling rapper/singer/songwriter Trippie Redd has landed four albums in the top 10 in just three years' time. With the November 2019 release of A Love Letter To You 4—his first-ever album to debut at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart—Trippie offered up his most dynamic body of work to date, delivering a 21-track effort that amassed over 125.9 million streams in its first week alone. With his penetrating lyrics and nuanced but hard-hitting vocal performance, the 21-year-old Ohio native continually defies genre boundaries, embedding his melodic take on rap with elements of rock-and-roll and heavy metal to ultimately create a sound that's wildly experimental yet massively appealing.
As he recalls, the urge to create his own music arose soon after his older brother (an aspiring rapper who went by the name Dirty Redd) died in a car accident when Trippie was 10. ("I took his dream and did it myself," Trippie says now.) Drawing much of his inspiration from the free-flowing style and inventive lyricism of Lil Wayne, Trippie began recording in his cousin's basement and later relocated to Atlanta to further hone his skills, quickly landing a record deal with 10K Projects in 2017.
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SCHLITTERBAHN WATERPARKS
Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark is the #1 Waterpark in the World for the last 19 Years.
Located on the banks of the spring fed Comal River in New Braunfels, Texas, Schlitterbahn's flagship waterpark has 51 attractions on over 70 acres. Family-owned and operated, Schlitterbahn provides a staggering variety and miles of river rides, waterslides, and adventures from mild to wild.
Waterpark Location: 400 North Liberty Avenue, New Braunfels, Texas 78130
The Resort at Schlitterbahn New Braunfels is open year-round. Guests can enjoy the family excitement and convenience of a resort and waterpark during the summer and the beauty of a Hill Country Getaway year-round. With hotel rooms, one and two bedroom suites, Riverbend Cabins, Treehaus Luxury Suites, and vacation homes, The Resort at Schlitterbahn has a wide range of accommodations for any type of vacation.
Four Adventures – One Waterpark
The Original Schlitterbahn: Home to the signature Schlitterbahn Castle, this section of the park uses springfed water from the Comal River. Nestled beneath a beautiful canopy of trees, this section of the park has eight tube chutes, seven kids' play areas, a wave pool, and swim up bars with heated pools. On the wild side: the Down Hill Racer and the Soda Straws. On the mild side: the Raging River and the Congo River Expedition.
Surfenburg: Named for the world's first surfing wave invented 26 years ago, the Boogie Bahn, Surfenburg is also home to the first uphill water coaster, The Dragon's Revenge – invented 22 years ago. Also in Surfenburg: the Kristal River which circles Squirt'n Sliden, a giant kids' play area.
Blastenhoff turns 21!: The most award-winning attraction in Schlitterbahn history, the Master Blaster, turns 21 in 2017. Using patented water injection technology, the Master Blaster starts at the top of a six story tower in Blastenhoff. (Two other rides also take off from the same tower.) Surrounding the "Blast Tower" is the Torrent Wave River – also invented 21 years ago – which combines an endless river with a wave pool for unlimited fun.
Tubenbach: Tubenbach features The Falls, the world's longest tubing adventure. The Tubenbach area features several no-wait attractions and beaches allowing park guests to enjoy the rides without standing in line. Also, several of the Tubenbach attractions are interconnected through an innovative Transportainment® river, which allows guests to float their way throughout the Tubenbach area.
Overall, Schlitterbahn New Braunfels has four times the rides and attractions of any waterpark within 200 miles, and twice the number of attractions of any waterpark within 500 miles. Our naturally landscaped park with hundred-year-old oak, cedar, and cypress trees creates a completely different experience from the typical "hard-scaped" waterparks. We call those old school parks "cement, stairs, and slides" versus Schlitterbahn's rivers, trees, and rides.
Green Schlitterbahn
Schlitterbahn's commitment to the environment is long standing. From the way the original park was designed to flow among trees, to the commitment to water conservation (98% of the water is recycled through filtration), to maintaining recycling containers throughout the parks, Schlitterbahn believes in sustainability. The development team, which builds our new parks and attractions at Schlitterbahn, constantly looks for ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle.
Premium Cabanas
Schlitterbahn has expanded the number of available cabanas to include everything from BBQ palapas to super-sized cabanas suitable for ten people to share. Luxury cabanas with mini-fridges and TVs were successfully launched summer of 2015.
Schedule: Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark is open for Spring Break March 11-19, 2017 (only our Blastenhoff area), then open weekends beginning April 14, 2017 and daily beginning May 12, 2017 to August 27, 2017. The park returns to weekend operation September 2-17, 2017. Park hours vary throughout the season as does attraction availability. Online Schedule
Lodging Year Round: Schlitterbahn has a wide variety of resort accommodations open year-round. Admission to the waterpark for resort guests is included as a Splash, Sleep, Repeat Package while the waterpark is in operation.
Free Parking and Picnics: At Schlitterbahn parking is free for everyone. Schlitterbahn guests can bring a picnic from home (no glass or alcohol please). There is no charge for tubes, life vests or boogie boards.
The unique character of the park has led amusement park fans to vote Schlitterbahn New Braunfels the "World's Best Waterpark" nineteen years in a row. The park's six-story Master Blaster® Uphill Water Coaster has been voted the "World's Best Waterpark Ride" repeatedly. The park also won the "World's Best New Waterpark Ride" Award for four years for; the Dragon's Revenge Water Coaster (2008), the Congo River Expedition, a heavily themed jungle ride (2009), and most recently The Falls, the world's longest tubing adventure (2011).
Schlitterbahn, which means "slippery road" in German, was opened in 1979 by the Henry family with four water slides starting from a German-style tower. The tower was patterned after the Bergfried Guard Tower at Solms Castle in Braunfels, Germany – home of the original settlers of New Braunfels. The Henry family added the tower and the slides on a hill next to their resort, known back then as the Landa Resort. The family has continued to innovate, creating new ways to have fun with water that are imitated throughout the industry. More History
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It all started back in 1966, when Jerry Weathersby began working for a hamburger franchise known as "Burger Chef" in Dublin, Georgia. Jerry was later transferred to Waycross, Georgia in 1974, where he was the manager of that local Burger Chef for the next 11 years.
Young, eager, and self-motivated, Jerry bought the Burger Chef restaurant that he managed in 1985. With only $20 in the bank and the Lord on his side, Jerry moved forward with his own restaurant and named it "Jerry J's Biscuits & Burgers".
Not only was Jerry successful in opening this new restaurant, but he opened a second location just a few years later. After several years of selling burgers, fries, and shakes at both locations, things became more competitive as national franchises began moving into the area. So, Jerry decided to "change things up", and combined the efficiency and speed of fast-food with the taste and quality of country-cooking. This combination created what we all know today as "Jerry J's Country Café".
In 1998, Jerry kicked off the Fast Country-Cooking concept at one of his existing restaurants, and let's just say… it was a big success! Jerry then began the Fast Country Cooking at his other location as well.
In 2005, the time was right to open a third restaurant. Jerry and one of his sons, Bengi Crosby, opened this third location in Nahunta, Georgia. Not long after that, a fourth restaurant was open with Jerry's youngest son, James Weathersby, in Blackshear, Georgia.
There are now four Jerry J's Country Café locations. Jerry and his family know that their blessing have come from God, and they do not fail to give thanks for the blessings bestowed upon them. Jerry once said, "I would be remiss if I did not give thanks to the Father for his continued outpouring of blessings on myself, my family, and my business."
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Forex scam or shady unscrupulous business practice – Which is it?
Spring is here, which is also the time when scam artists begin to unveil their new and improved con games for public consumption. The criminal element of our society has been busy at work over the past few months, polishing off old fraud schemes with an updated flare and creating new and innovative tricks designed to fleece their targets by using the latest in technology. Why now? Consumers have their minds on more leisurely activities and tend to be much more susceptible to the conman's siren call.
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Now is not the time to let down your guard, especially while on the Internet. Over the last year or two, cyber attacks have been big news. The majority of these early battles, if you will, were directed at our financial institutions, the brokerage community, and even businesses in general. Recent headlines have also highlighted the geopolitical aspects of hacking on a global scale, from attempts to influence elections, infiltrate government agencies, and mess with the minds of the body politic. Like it or not, cyber crime and related scams are the "new normal", and the gun sights of these crooks are now focused squarely on the public at large, i.e., you and me.
The foreign exchange industry, unfortunately, is fertile ground for fraudulent schemes of all kinds, primarily because our business deals with a great of money. Crooks are no dummies. They know to focus their priorities on the targets that will yield the greatest opportunity for success, and we just happen to be one of them. We have noted in prior articles that cyber types of crime are now the majority of reported incidences in the UK, more than likely due to the fact that London is the center of the forex world. We have often been warned to be wary of glitzy looking ads of active trading rooms, filled with computer screens, a ruse used quite often to deceive novices and newcomers.
In today's world, however, we must be skeptical of not only obvious fraud schemes, but also of what have lately been termed, for want of a better phrase, shady and unscrupulous business practices. There is nothing to be gained by arguing over the definitional nuances of the tools used by clever crooks. If you are a victim and lose a great or even a small amount of money, your last concern is how you were duped. You want your money back and quickly. Once again, the scam artists have already anticipated how you will react and are likely gone for the hills or resident of a foreign jurisdiction, where enforcing your legal rights is a nightmare ready to happen.
Binary option brokers have a lock on the "shady business practices" moniker…
Unless you have been asleep in a cave somewhere for the past year, you are well aware of the shady business dealings that have tarnished the reputation of the binary options industry. This segment of the forex trading space has been the fastest growing sector for quite a number of years by a wide margin, due to its simplicity and potential for an enormous payoff in only a short period of time, mere minutes in some cases. Critics have always charged that this activity was nothing more that high-stakes gambling, where the House always wins, and losers fund the entire show.
In many cases, these new broker offerings escaped stringent regulation by operating in jurisdictions where the local Gambling Commission had oversight, which was lenient at best and completely absent at worse. Unbridled growth drew competitor offerings, as well, while traditional forex brokers viewed the actions of this new breed with scorn. The early pioneers did not boast of high-end investment experience and expertise, but resembled a more entrepreneurial crowd, out to make a fast buck while the time was right. It is no wonder that many of these new firms could have cared less about the customer's success. The stream of new recruits was fast and furious, as were casualty rates.
Competition soon became fierce. Aggressive marketing and bonus campaigns drew in more unsuspecting victims, until the ugly underbelly of the industry was revealed in early 2016. As we reported, "It was not until the Times of Israel published an exposé in March that everyone began to connect the dots. Simona Weinglass, an investigative reporter for the paper, determined that, "Fraudulent binary options is a vast criminal enterprise, employing thousands of people in over 100 companies, many of them in Israel, but also in countries like Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine and the Philippines." The losses in the EU alone are in the billions of dollars. Israeli authorities are cracking down."
Who is to blame for the stigma that is plaguing the binary option industry?
The misfortune that has befallen the fledgling binary options industry is actually textbook in nature. A simple concept, based on providing convenience and ease of use in a complex arena, together with the tempting possibility of instant profits and large returns, when other mediums paled by comparison, would, as a rule, draw a host of competitors to it, once the financial dynamics demonstrated themselves. The onrush of new entrants would then overwhelm the ability of the industry to support all of its participants. A sense of desperation ensues, leading to disillusionment and desperate survival tactics.
We are currently in the next phase that follows – market punishment, consolidation, and renewal. The question is whether a renewal process will ever take place. Regulators have taken a very dim view of the proceedings and are taking steps to tighten the screws even more. Who are the guilty parties? Those in the know suggest there are four major factors emanating from four individual sources:
1) Platform Providers: What, you might ask? Yes, in any of today's new age companies, software is at the heart of the value proposition. Developers always migrate to where demand is high and the potential for exponential growth is present. The problem is that too many fools rush in to grab far two few prizes. Such was the case with platform providers in the binary options space. When competition heats up in this area, providers take on all prospective customers, regardless of capacity or management quality. If they have the upfront capital and can pay monthly maintenance fees, sign them up and ask questions later. In this case, too much later was the rule;
2) Brokers: One industry insider summed it up, as follows: "If we turn our attention to the brokers and how they have been operating, many have done a good job of 'keeping it clean' but unfortunately there has been no shortage of brokers who simply went for the quick buck. What started the cancer growing in the industry, were those brokers who promised the impossible and whose sole intent was to drain every last cent from their traders. They also especially preyed on those who didn't have the means to even start trading." Unfortunately, a few dubious and shortsighted brokers set the standard for others to follow. If you chose the high rood, then you soon lost market share;
3) Regulators: An unfortunate reality, including the UK for example, was that regulators with forex market oversight were loath to commit resources to the growing binary option phenomenon, demeaning it as pure gambling and allowing local gambling commissions to go about their merry way by doing nothing to ensure that integrity and high standards were the rule. As a result, brokers found no need to be regulated in the first place. New entrants sprang up with registrations in far-flung foreign locales by address only, choosing a pure virtual existence as their modus operandi. Demand was so high and bonus programs so tempting that new clients ignored the dangers of dealing with a foreign broker and threw caution to the wind;
4) Affiliates, IBs, and Marketers: Every industry has a supporting cast of service providers that work on commission and drive new business to their respective companies. Binary options were no different. All manner of introducing brokers and marketing affiliates jumped into the fray, resorting to any technique that would line their coffers. Many of the shady and unscrupulous business practices originated from these "invisible" participants, whose only motive was to earn commissions. Their attention after customer signage would only exist if a continuing stream of rebates were in their respective contracts.
We should also assign a share of the blame to traditional forex brokers, as well, the ones that sat on the sidelines and did nothing to raise the standards bar for all participants. Can the industry be saved? One insider's opinion speaks volumes: "It's clear that the four main players, platform providers, brokers, regulators, and affiliates, all have their share of responsibility. There is no time to keep finger pointing or talking in circles – all the stakeholders now need to pull together and start working together to stabilize and clean up the industry. If we don't take action now, everyone is going to feel a lot more pain before it can get better, if at all!"
Is there an opposing argument in defense of the binary options industry?
As bad as the situation has gotten, it must be remembered that there are many legitimate brokers and service providers in the binary options arena. Traditional forex brokers have also come out with their own versions of the offering, which surely brings back a bit of luster to an already sullied reputation. Image can be everything, and it will take time to repair and renew. Defenders of this trading product, however, are quite disappointed that actual customers, who claim to be victims, have not accepted their share of the blame.
Warnings and disclaimers about risk in this genre are highly visible, and the flood of new traders ignored every step in the due diligence process to ensure that a broker was truly on the up and up. Consequently, greed took over, and losses were the result. Were deposits stolen? The first question to ask is who sent the deposits to these offensive brokers in the first place? When withdrawals were not quickly forthcoming, were there available funds in the account and had bonus trading restrictions been met? In most cases, the customer should have known better, but his own greed and desire to get rich quickly were the seeds of his own eventual demise.
Have you suffered a loss at the hands of your chosen broker? Are you wondering if it was outright fraud or unscrupulous business practices that did you in? In today's world, traders must be on the lookout for both! Stay skeptical and cautious!


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Calling Conservatives: New public appointments announced
Calling Conservatives: New public appointments announced. Chair of the Tees Valley Local Enterprise Partnership – and more
Calling Conservatives: New public appointments announced. Chair of the VisitEngland advisory board – and more
Calling Conservatives: New public appointments announced. Chair of the British Tourist Authority – and more
Calling Conservatives: New public appointments announced. Oil & Gas Authority board members – and more
The Politics of And. Securing the Majority. 4) Getting more Conservatives appointed to public bodies
Three years ago, the TaxPayers' Alliance reported that "in the last year, five times more Labour people were appointed to public bodies than Tories".
Since then, the figures have varied, and some Conservative members or supporters have been selected to fill important posts.
Nonetheless, it remains the case that, since it took office in 2010, our Party has punched beneath its weight when it comes to public appointments. One of the reasons seems to be that Tories simply don't apply in the same number as Labour supporters.
To help remedy this, every fortnight we put up links to some of the main public appointments vacancies, so that qualified Conservatives might be aware of the opportunities presented.
Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission – Commissioners
Candidates should have a keen interest in UK-US relations, and a desire to deepen that relationship. Commissioners oversee the Marshall Scholarship, selecting and subsequently advising talented graduates from America.
Time: Minimum 10-15 days per year.
Remuneration: Unpaid, reasonable expenses within the UK and to the US.
Closes: 22 January
Church Buildings Council – Members
"The Church Buildings Council is responsible for setting policy and giving advice on the care and development of church buildings. The Council campaigns, raises significant funding for church buildings… Where appropriate it gives formal advice on proposals of high significance or controversy".
Time: 12 days per annum.
Remuneration: None.
Healthwatch England Committee – Chair
"Candidates will have knowledge or experience, ideally in the private sector, of consumer/user involvement in the design, delivery and improvement of services, be an effective public communicator and have the ability to lead and support a network of local organisations."
Time: Up to two days per week.
Remuneration: Up to £30,000 per annum.
Adoption Leadership Board – Chair
"The Adoption Leadership Board (ALB) has been jointly developed by the DfE and the local authority and voluntary adoption sectors. Its remit is to drive significant improvements in the performance of the adoption system in England… The DfE is seeking to recruit an independent Chair to provide strong leadership to the ALB".
Time: Variable, to a maximum of 40 days per annum.
Remuneration: A daily fee of £400-600 (£200-300 per half day).
Closes: 01 February
Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority – Chair
"The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA) is the independent statutory body tasked with the regulation and administration of MPs' business costs and expenses, the payment of the salaries of MPs and their staff and setting MPs' pay and pensions."
Time: Two days per week on average.
Remuneration: £700 per diem.
Sentencing Council for England and Wales – Non-Judicial Member
"The Sentencing Council for England and Wales was set up by part four of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 to promote greater transparency and consistency in sentencing, whilst maintaining the independence of the judiciary… Members should expect to deal with complex issues concerning the approach to sentencing and the guidance to be issued to courts."
Remuneration: £12,000
Crown Commercial Service – Crown Representative (Small Medium Enterprise)
"Where some Crown Representatives lead the strategic relationship with a number of suppliers, others take on a 'cross-cutting role' managing the relationship with a particular industry group, for example banking or the voluntary sector. The Small Business Crown Representative role falls in this second group."
Time: One to three days per week.
Independent Advisory Panel on Deaths in Custody – Chair
The Chair will: "provide effective and visible leadership of the Panel, working closely with the Panel's secretariat; determine the Panel's programme of work, taking into account any views expressed by Ministers or the Ministerial Board; publish relevant reports, including an annual report; and develop and maintain strong links with senior figures, the Ministerial Council's member organisations and other stakeholders."
Time: One day per week.
Remuneration: "The Chair receives a non-pensionable honorarium of £15,000 per annum. Reasonable standard travel costs are payable."
Animals in Science Committee – Members
"The Animals in Science Committee (ASC) is a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Home Office to provide independent advice to the Government on the use of animals in scientific procedures, advise the Animal Welfare Ethical Review Bodies on good practice, and exchange information with other national bodies within the European Union."
Time: Up to 15 days per annum.
Remuneration: "Members are unremunerated; however travel and subsistence expenses will be reimbursed."
Low Pay Commission – Chair
"The Low Pay Commission (LPC) is an independent body that advises the government about the National Minimum Wage. They submit a report to the government each February making recommendations on the future level of the minimum wage, and related matters."
Time: Two days per month on average.
Remuneration: "The Chair receives daily remuneration of £530.96 plus reasonable travel and subsistence expenses."
Public Appointments Quangos
Calling Conservatives: New public appointments announced. Chair of Homes England – and more
Published: December 6, 2019
Calling Conservatives: New public appointments announced. Board of the Oil & Gas Authority – and more
Calling Conservatives: New public appointments announced. Chair of the Office for Legal Complaints – and more
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Images from the scene after a stolen Honday Civic crashed into another Honda sedan, injuring the female driver, in the Williamsbridge section of the Bronx early Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, according to police.
By: Mark Sundstrom
Posted at 7:16 AM, Jan 04, 2021
WILLIAMSBRIDGE, the Bronx — A woman was hospitalized early Monday after a stolen car crashed into her vehicle in the Bronx, police said.
According to the NYPD, it all started when a Honda Civic was stolen by a man in his 20s around 1:35 a.m. near the intersection of East 216th Street and Bronxwood Avenue, in the Williamsbridge section of the borough.
A short time later, the man driving the stolen car T-boned another Honda sedan about six blocks away at the intersection of East Gun Hill Road and Paulding Avenue, police said.
Authorities said both the car thief and the driver of the struck Honda, a woman in her 20s, were taken to a nearby hospital.
The man was listed in serious condition, police said.
The woman's condition was not immediately clear.
The investigation remained ongoing early Monday.


7/29/13 20:45 Gallatin/Red Hook NY Light 20 seconds UFO report. Columbia County, Town of Gallatin NY .
Star like object drops behind cloud.
This is an observation I noticed in Dog Bone Lake, NV, while viewing satellite images.
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Will my health insurance cover a hot tub?
Sometimes, it can be surprising what your health insurance will cover. This is especially applicable to expenses that one would not normally associate with health insurance. One of those expenses is the cost of buying a hot tub. Since a hot tub is typically a luxury and not related to medical expenses at all, it may seem like an easy question to answer definitively. However, since there are cases in which a hot tub serves a medicinal purpose, it is more of an open question as to whether or not your health insurance will pay for a hot tub for you.
However, since there are cases in which a hot tub serves a medicinal purpose, it is more of an open question as to whether or not your health insurance will pay for a hot tub for you.
Find a health plan that can cover your therapeutic needs by comparing free quotes in the box above!
Different health insurance policies have different standards for what they will cover and what they will not cover. For instance, some will cover the cost of prescription drugs while others will not. In the case of a hot tub, it is entirely possible that the health insurance company will pay for the expense under the correct circumstances.
This is only certainly not the case if the health insurance plan specifically excludes a hot tub from what it will cover. Sometimes this is the case; otherwise, it is possible that your health insurance will cover this.
While most people would associate a hot tub with leisure, this may not always be the case. In certain situations, a hot tub could be considered a medical expense. One of the circumstances that would qualify a hot tub as a medical expense is in the event that a doctor prescribes hot tub therapy.
Such a prescription is not entirely common, but it can happen depending upon your medical condition. If it does, it is likely that your insurance could cover it.
Why would you need hot tub therapy?
That is not the only reason, however. Hot tub therapy, also known as a type of hydrotherapy, confers significant and diverse benefits to those who utilize it properly.
It is not necessary to have an injury in order to benefit from such a treatment and hydrotherapy does so much more.
Hydrotherapy is defined as the utilization of water in treating disease or injury. Hydrotherapy has existed for many centuries, dating all the way back to the ancient Greek and Roman civilizations. One of the reasons it has endured for so long is that it really does work and gives quite a few benefits to those who use it.
Cold and hot water are utilized in conjunction to address whatever health concern you are trying to treat. Cold water stimulates and invigorates the body, while hot water soothes the body.
Hydrotherapy is not only for the treatment of injuries. Those who suffer from chronic pain conditions such as arthritis will find hydrotherapy particularly helpful. Hydrotherapy supplements someone's fitness as it relates to their cardiovascular condition.
Additionally, this benefit can be especially important for those who have severe types of arthritis. Hydrotherapy can soothe their aching joints and allow their entire body to relax. It is also an alternative to strenuous physical therapy, which may be very difficult for those with severe arthritis to complete without significant amounts of pain.
There are additional benefits of hydrotherapy that have not been addressed thus far. One of those benefits is significantly multiplying the amount of waste elimination, which aids in detoxifying the body. A further benefit is helping the body relax and allowing tense muscles to loosen.
It also increases digestion activity and making the metabolic rate higher. Additionally, hydrotherapy hydrates the cells, which serves to improve skin tone and muscle tone. The immune system is also made more efficient. Even internal organs now perform better because the blood supply going to them is stimulated.
One area in which hydrotherapy provides unexpected benefits is in the realm of sleep. Many people struggle from sleep related issues and hydrotherapy can safely address those issues.
Hydrotherapy can help with this problem by improving circulation throughout the body. The warm water can also help the body relax and allow you to fall asleep more easily. Also, hydrotherapy can improve your sleep patterns by increasing your body temperature which can aid in sleeping well.
The first step in getting an insurance company to pay for a hot tub is providing proof of your injury or illness. One type of such proof is an X-Ray of the injury. An MRI is another acceptable form of evidence proving that you have an injury.
Your doctor may also give you a statement summarizing their opinion and that a hot tub would serve a therapeutic purpose in your case. This may help convince the insurance company to pay for your hot tub.
There are more regulations to note when discussing therapeutic hot tubs. In the event that an insurance company agrees to pay for your hot tub, you cannot deduct that cost on your tax return.
In the event that you pay for the hot tub and the insurance company pays you back at a later date, the same is true. Deducting the cost of that is not allowed on your tax return regardless of the circumstances.
Whether or not a therapeutic hot tub will be covered under your health care plan depends a great deal on what kind of health care plan you have. If you have a group health insurance plan provided by your employer, it is likely you will have to pay for it yourself. Such plans are not likely to cover a hot tub.
Your individual health insurance plan may cover the cost of a hot tub. However, you must establish that the hot tub is primarily for medicinal purposes before an insurance company will pay for it.
Hot tubs and health insurance are not typically topics which you might think coincide with one another. However, they may due to the circumstances. Hot tubs that are primarily for therapeutic benefits may be covered by your insurance company or they will reimburse you for the cost of such an item.
However, your insurance company will do everything to verify you are not buying it for other reasons. If that cannot be proven, it is unlikely that your insurance company will pay for the hot tub.
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Equinox Celebrates 25th Anniversary, Continues Global Expansion as High Performance Lifestyle Leader
NEW YORK, NEW YORK, (September 15, 2016)–Equinox, the high performance lifestyle leader, this month kicked off celebrations to commemorate its 25th anniversary and reaffirmed an ongoing commitment to global growth and innovation across its rapidly expanding portfolio. Founded in 1991 as a single fitness club on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, Equinox has grown to an international community of 83 clubs in three countries dedicated each day to fitness, health and life maximization.
Its 25th anniversary year, 2016, will mark Equinox's fastest growth year to date, with 10 new clubs opening by year's end, and planned expansion to 100 clubs by 2018. The brand will add iconic new locations in Hollywood, Bond Street, NYC and Vancouver, B.C., Canada by December, and continues to dominate its home market of New York City with six launches in 2016, including Dumbo, Williamsburg, East 92nd St., E. 53rd, Gramercy and Bond Street. In addition to Hollywood, Equinox has broadened its portfolio on the West Coast, expanding this year into San Diego County with Equinox La Costa and opening Equinox Berkeley in Northern California during early 2017.
"25 years ago, Equinox took a bold stance in a new category, effectively creating the concept of luxury fitness and driving fresh conversations about what high performance living means," said Harvey Spevak, CEO, Equinox. "We remain unmatched—and more in-demand than ever before—because of our unwavering commitment to pushing boundaries, both inside and outside our clubs."
Equinox has stayed at the forefront of the industry with programs and services that speak to the specific needs and interests of its clientele. Most recently, Equinox announced that it will open its first hotel in New York City in 2019 to offer a completely new 360-degree lifestyle experience. The hotel brand has planned expansion to more than 50 worldwide locations.
As an internationally recognized arbiter of luxury, Equinox offers members unparalleled, bespoke experiences in the fields of movement, nutrition and regeneration, and remains grounded by substance but elevated in style. Equinox's style is on display in each of its endeavors, including brand advertising campaigns and in the unique design environments of individual clubs.
Fashion Photographers such as Steven Klein, who shot Equinox's 2016 Commit to Something advertising campaign and will again work with the brand in 2017, plus past collaborators like Rankin and Terry Richardson, help convey Equinox's signature aesthetic to global audiences. Equinox also works with designers like Meyer Davis and Yabu Pushelberg for the design of its clubs, balancing form and function to create one-of-a-kind environments. Additionally, Equinox announced in September an ongoing partnership with the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) to launch the Coalition for Health as Beauty program, pursuing the shared goal of encouraging and promoting health and wellness in the fashion industry.
In true Equinox style, the brand will commemorate this milestone with the debut of a 25th Capsule Collection, 1991, featuring 10 pieces of men's apparel, women's apparel, bags and accessories, available exclusively at The Shop @ Equinox locations. With the substance of fitness at its core, Equinox will also introduce a limited, nationwide run of MetCon25—a special take on popular signature class MetCon3—with 5 rounds of metabolic conditioning with 5 exercises each and an intense grand finale.
About Equinox
Equinox operates 83 upscale, full-service clubs in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami, Boston, Texas and Washington, DC, as well as international locations in London and Toronto. The company offers an integrated selection of Equinox-branded programs, services and products, including strength and cardio training, studio classes, personal training, spa services and products, apparel and food/juice bars. Since its inception in 1991, Equinox has developed a lifestyle brand that represents service, value, quality, expertise, innovation, attention to detail, market leadership and results.
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General Says Planning, Connectivity Were Keys to Afghanistan Evacuation
Oct. 12, 2021 | By Jim Garamone , DOD News |
Army Gen. Mark A. Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, called U.S. efforts in Afghanistan a "tactical success, but a strategic failure."
The Afghan government and military fell to the Taliban faster than anyone expected, and that was the failure, he said.
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Airmen welcome Afghanistan evacuees arriving on a C-17 at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Aug. 23, 2021.
Photo By: Army 1st Lt. James Mason
VIRIN: 210823-D-D0477-0813
But the noncombatant evacuation operation managed to get more than 124,000 souls out of Kabul, even as the Taliban entered the Afghan capital. The effort involved thousands of service members from around the world. It was an amazing demonstration of professionalism in global reach for the United States Transportation Command, Milley said in his testimony.
Air Force Maj. Gen. Corey J. Martin discussed the operation last week with the Defense Writers Group. The keys to the evacuation operation were connectivity and planning, he said.
Planning for the noncombatant evacuation operation began in April, immediately after President Joe Biden said the U.S. effort in Afghanistan would end. "It started with planning, even though the timing of this event was not known," the general said.
Members of U.S. Transportation Command integrated with representatives of the U.S. Central Command and the Joint Staff to plan and execute the retrograde operation of U.S. forces and equipment from Afghanistan, he said.
In August, the Taliban offensive against the Afghan government intensified and provinces began falling like dominos. Martin said the speed of the collapse was "a bit of a surprise," but the Transcom planners were not starting from scratch when the need for the evacuation became apparent.
Every noncombatant evacuation is chaotic. The evacuations of Saigon in 1975 and Lebanon in 1975 and 2006 are just some of the examples. Those operations had the benefit of being in countries with access to seaports. The same didn't apply to landlocked Afghanistan.
Marines fly to Hamid Karzai International Airport Kabul in Afghanistan, Aug. 17, 2021. The troops were among the first to provide security at the airport, which set the stage for the evacuation of more than 124,000 people from the besieged capital.
Photo By: Marine Corps 1st Lt. Mark Andries
VIRIN: 210817-M-TT571-1351
Army Gen. Stephen R. Lyons, the commander of U.S. Transportation Command, had another ace up his sleeve in preparing for the possible operation, Martin said. "General Lyons, as the commander of Transportation Command, has standing authorities that allow for rapid and agile repositioning of mobility forces," Martin told the reporters.
It allows the command to direct the operational movement of C-17s or KC-135 aircraft quicker, he said.
The speed was needed as the dissolution of Afghan forces necessitated the transport of U.S. combat forces to secure Hamid Karzai International Airport in the Afghan capital city of Kabul. The command had to get 6,000 service members and their supplies to the country quickly.
The aircraft and personnel to maintain and fuel them were already in place, and it "allowed the operational movement to be ready to take combat forces, literally almost overnight to Hamid Karzai International in the face of the advancing Taliban to secure that airfield, and allowed for the movement of evacuees out, and then the redeployment of the combat forces," Martin said.
Connectivity among the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Joint Staff and the U.S. combatant commands was paramount. Martin said there were constant communications with higher headquarters and with U.S. Central Command, U.S. European Command and U.S. Northern Command.
In addition, there were nationals from many allied and partner countries in Kabul. Martin said at least 30 nations cooperated with the effort, which required constant communications with State Department colleagues, Homeland Security and more.
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Evacuees wait to board a Boeing C-17 Globemaster III during an evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan, Aug. 23, 2021. The "gray tails" flew the evacuees to safe bases in the Middle East.
Photo By: Marine Corps Sgt. Isaiah Campbell
VIRIN: 210823-M-TU241-1002
This interagency approach was most apparent at the Global Operations Center at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, the home of Transportation Command. Martin called the center the "heartbeat" of the command with all elements represented. "At the action officer level, there was integration with Department of State personnel, Customs and Border Patrol, and the FAA [Federal Aviation Administration]," he said.
It also helped point where there were seams between the commands and entities, allowing the action officers to quickly address these, he said.
The overall effort was mammoth and complex, Martin said. It is more than the gray Globemaster C-17s. It was the personnel maintaining the aircraft. It was the refuelers — in the air and on the ground. It was the combat troops on the ground and the airmen who took over the air traffic control in Afghanistan for the operation. It was State Department personnel processing the evacuees.
It was the Air Force and Navy air combat patrols over Kabul, and the service members at intermediate bases in the Middle East and Europe. It was the service members and agency partners in the United States. It was the companies and crews of the Civil Reserve Air Fleet. It was intelligence professionals funneling information to the command.
All these people combined to make the noncombatant evacuation operation from Afghanistan a "tactical success," Martin said.
Transcom is already looking at the experiences in this effort to see what can be done better, the general said.
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Uttarakhand, Dev Bhumi, is home ¥ to too many highly holy revered Hindu Mandir. & wherever the western Himalayas peaks stretch it's arms, you already know there ¥ is a excessive amount of ¥ adventures sports to enjoy and dive in ¥. This ¥ is , like many more other Himalayan area & valley & hills is nothing to less than a great paradise for tourist & campers, trekkers & other adventure enthusiasts. Uttaranchal Tourism is focusing on a providing supar facilities especially for adventure lovers & offbeat travelers . AS a example , Rishikesh, which has now emerged as one of the India's top most tourist hub other than being a pilgrimage destination. From water rafting to bungee jump, you got a lot's to keep epinephrine flowing. allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of in the adventure sports whole the day and spend quality time around the campfire around camp as the sun sets. Auli is ,on the other hand , getting more popular night by night for being a hotspot for trekkers and skiers.
Shivpuri, 16.5 kms from Yoga City Rishikesh, is a tourist hub of pilgrimage & adventure-lovers & campers . The Rishikesh camps are located on the white sand beach, by the bank Ganga and Ganga tributary river on the other side. Jungle trekking, volley-ball, kayaking,Rishikesh river rafting, jungle walk ,mountaineering and other hand such a adventure awaited you. And when you can simply want to unwind around the campfire, the soothing gurgles of the river and chirps of beautiful birds will keep you company. From Budget to luxury tent, you can choose from. You can easily find packages and accommodation that suit you.
Kanatal is located in the middle of deep woods of rhododendrons,oak & deodar, near Dhanaulti, Dehradun. The chilliest destination near Mussoorie, Kanatal is perched at a height 8400 feets. From Budget camps to Swiss cottage tents and bamboo huts you have got it all; this little town is a hub for campers from around the world. volley ball ,Rappelling,trekking ,bonfire ,rope-climbing, rock-climbing,football are few of the many sports you can indulge in while you are camps in Kanatal.
Settled surrounded by the forests of deodar, rhododendrons & oak , Dhanaulti is a one of the most campers paradise. Other than camps, you can enjoy facilities related to school & corporate team building activities. Here, you can enjoy sports like rock-climbing,rappelling, ziplining, trekking and others.
Chopta is rather a splandid paradise un touched by People. If anyone planning to come and camp in Chopta, he wouldn't have to search a lot to find comfortable facilities, without having to compromise your conversation with nature. From the camps at Chopta, you can take most famous trekking like Chandrashilla,Tungnath, & Deoria Tal. If that is not enough, head to higher altitudes and relax by the glacial lake.
You can find diversity in camp locations, which also include hill,forest and midwos. Most of the tents have dry pit western style toilets and provide fresh and filtered drinking water. Do not also worry about delicious food.
Best Season to visit: December to last February.
Deoria Tal, over looking mighty Westren Himalayas also happens to fall on a most popular treking route of india that further leads to the Tungnath, the highest Shiva Mandir. The Tal is the post popular attraction of the area, which fills serenity in the senses. Renting a tent at Deoria Tal and sleeping bag can cost as much as Rs 600, which excludes cooking. And if you are camping with many folks, the cost per person might come out to be even cheaper.This Tal is also depest lake in asia.
Binsar, the Famous Crown Jewel of uttarkahnd Kumaon Hills located at close proximity to old Silk Route and Binsar is surrounded with vary lush Forest of oak and rhododendrons, which is a home to a biodiversity. Binsar is known as a Wildlife Sanctuary Binsar and the cluster of 125 temples in close proximity. Adventure camps here are easily available and provide a wide range of facilities. Riverside trek, jungle camping, bird watching, rappelling, valley crossing, rock climbing and bonfire are just a few activities you could try while camping in Binsar.
Pangot is a little island where the coos and chirps are heard in abundance. Just a few kilometers away from Nainital, Pangot is an apt spot for someone longing for sheer peace. Not just basic tented accommodation, you may also opt for Swiss tent accommodations with independent toilet, hot shower and many other amenities. During the months of March to July, the rhododendrons add the red tinge to the valley and this is the best time to visit Pangot. Bird watching, wildlife safaris, rock climbing, rafting, nature walks and bonfire (just to name a few) are some activities that visitors indulge in.
Camping in Bhimtal is a common affair, but the town stays unspoiled and tranquil. It is further connected to Kathgodam and other Kumaon regions, even to Nepal and Tibet. Camping accommodation is available in abundance and you can choose the kind that suits you best. Other than trekking and camping, activities in Bhimtal consist of mountain biking, hang-gliding, paragliding, bonfire, village visits, horse-riding and boating, among others.
Chaukori is a little hamlet renowned for its Best tea Plantation, which the British established here. It is perched at an altitude of 2015 m, richly surrounded with thick meadows and woods. This is a rather lesser-known camping Spots of Uttarakhand india and is getting into the limelight as a camping destination.
Indeed a popular hill-station of India, located on the foothills of the outer Himalayas, Nainital with its glistening pear-shaped lake and scenic beauty has and continues to attract a myriad of travelers. Easy tented accommodation is available, letting you breathe fresh air. Other than boating and camping in Nainital there are mélange of activities for you to try, right from trekking to rafting and paragliding to indulge in. Adventure camps of Nainital provide guides and are normally under budget.
Acclaimed for the population of tigers in all of India, this surely is an ideal place for camping for the lovers of wildlife and wilderness. In the buffer zone of the park is where you can find options for camps, from luxurious to basic. There are mainly two types of tented accommodations, namely pakka cottage camps and temporary camps. Near the Sitabani Forest area is where you can find temporary ones. Here, you can enjoy activities such as rock-climbing, bird-watching, fishing, wildlife safaris, fishing, rappelling, swimming and much more.
Probably the best view of Doon Valley could be savored from Jharipani. This is an ideal location for nature-lovers and offbeat travelers. Star-gazing as the fireflies chitter pours peace into the heart, and that's what Jharipani is all about. From waterproof Swiss tents to basic ones, camping-accommodation is easily available. Many of the tents provide attached toilets, hot running and cold water, sit-outs and garden. Other activities to try in and around Jharipani Falls are paragliding, rafting, horse safari, trekking etc.
The name Sattal is derived from two words Sat (seven) and Tal (lakes), owing to its interconnected group of seven lakes. British rulers dotted four regions of Kumaon and this happens to be one of them. Walk through woods and you would stumble upon a refreshing locale dotted with tents and where people are indulged in different activities. In the camps of Sattal the organizers gives a chance to try your hands on angling, rappelling, kayaking, trekking etc.
Dodital, like Sattal and Bhimtal, is a lake where not just Indian but foreign travelers love spending time; who wouldn't love to, when you have sufficient amenities by the camping companies just in the lap of nature where soft breeze would heal weariness. These campers other than relaxing amid the pristine beauty of nature engage themselves in number of activities such as trekking and boating.
One of Asia 's best skiing Spot, this Destination can be visit anytime across the year. Sight of oak-edged, heavy dense coniferous woods and mist-laden valleys make it a delight and hot-tourist spot camping destination of Uttaranchal. Live inside camp right beside a pristine water-body or just in the middle of woods. Other than skiing and camping, trekking is a common activity in Auli. If you love heights you mustn't miss the cable car ride that flaunts the picturesque panorama of √Auli and around.
Things√to Do In Auli: Trekking,Skiing, enjoying the scinic beauty and auli lake &Mountains.
Ideal Tourist: Romantic √Couples,Friends Mountain & Nature Seekers and Ski Lovers.
Best time to Come Auli: All over the year . last November to last February for Ice/snow.
√Dayara Bugyal, along with √Bedni Bugyal is among the few greatest meadows in Garhwal himaliya Mountain regions. As the winter starts in the town gets converted into a sking destination. Many popular trekking routes of Uttarakhand are in close proximity with this town like Morsuna and √Gidara Bugyal and thus this happens to be a most popular base camp area among trekkers. So, Tourist can find Bugyal & camping accommodation easily and in budget.


Yoga Talk Podcast 5: Where Did These Poses Come From?
Where did all of these poses come from? Are they really "thousands of years old"? Kat and Michael take a look at asana history!
And what are we talking about when we ask this question? Asana? Meditation? Yoga as a philosophy? The first use of the word "yoga"?
What even is a yoga pose? What's its function? What are you trying to do with it?
—Kat talks about how she found out that a lot of the poses that she thought "sprung up out of the blue" in the past few years were actually from the advanced Ashtanga series.
Why pronounce (or try to pronounce) the Sanskrit correctly? Does it make a difference? What is the view, path, and fruition of speaking clearly? Is there "merit" in speaking and enunciating with mindfulness?
(Also check out Colin Hall's article on YI): Yoga Mats: Are They Really Necessary?
Why no poses named after women?


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On a world of distributed Medicis
In the 1970s, everyone was pretty sure what it meant to be successful as a musician. The requirements of scale for physical distribution meant that you were pretty much either filling stadia or you were in a weekend band. But with the rise of digital distribution of music, there are endless discussions by artists on what's happening to the music industry, and how to make it as an artist, and just what it means to 'make it' anyway.
But I'm not an artist. I'm a music fan. And what I want as a music fan is pretty simple: I want there to be an endlessly renewing supply of music that I like.
With the rise of affordable professional-quality tools the barrier for entry to music production is lower than it's ever been. And with digital music formats, the incremental cost of distribution is no longer related to economies of scale. And with the rise of one-to-one or many-to-many networks (instead of the the one-to-many of broadcast), there's a way for artists to find an audience–not just an audience, but their unique tribe. All this means that the 'music industry', for lack of a better phrase, now has the potential to support a musical middle class.
I want this to happen, and here's why. It's far more valuable to me for there to be twenty artists who each make fifty thousand dollars a year than for there to be one who makes a million dollars annually, because I'm likely to like at least a few of the twenty and I may or may not like the millionaire. This isn't anti-populist snobbery. Music is so deeply personal: it's about what resonates with your psyche, not just what's critically-acclaimed or popular. The more productive artists there are out there, the more likely there will be music that speaks to each of us personally. And yes, I know that music isn't alienated labour, and that musicians will always do their best to write and play music. But they still have to pay the bills, and the biggest threat to there being music I like is still that artists have to go get a job at Jiffy Lube in Boise, Idaho.
Even better than there being lots of musicians whose work I like is the possibility of actively contributing to the creation of the music that I want to hear. Until recently, this ability has been the privilege of princes and popes, or at least the fairly rich. But the rise of mechanisms like Kickstarter means that anyone can be a patron of the arts (well, a micropatron at least).
One of the drawbacks of the Kickstarter model is that it's deliberately focused on 'projects', which means that often making the music itself (from buying groceries to paying for studio time) is mostly taken care of, and you're essentially prepaying for the physical distribution. As well, Kickstarter's emphasis on rewards you can hold in your hand doesn't work as well for people who want just the music, not the merch. Singer-songwriter Jamie Kent has created another model that he's calling The Collective. Like Kickstarter, it has tiers of backers with appropriate rewards, but unlike Kickstarter, it's explicitly about backing his career, rather than a specific project. I'm curious (and not sanguine) about how well it worked though, given that the date on that page is 2009. [see 'EDIT', below]
One of the side effects of supporting musicians with a world of distributed Medicis is that relationships matter. Cory Doctorow called this one back in 2006 in the context of writing, but it's equally applicable to music:
But what kind of artist thrives on the Internet? Those who can establish a personal relationship with their readers…[who have] the ability to conduct their online selves as part of a friendly salon that establishes a non-substitutable relationship with their audiences. You might find a film, a game, and a book to be equally useful diversions on a slow afternoon, but if the novel's author is a pal of yours, that's the one you'll pick. It's a competitive advantage that can't be beat.
That photo above is from the Kickstarter for Meredith Yayanos's musical project The Parlour Trick, which I backed. I would never would have heard her music but for her work on Coilhouse and her presence on Twitter, and knowing her on Twitter was a big factor in backing her. That's true for most Kickstarter projects: having a relationship with a community is key to successful funding (just ask Amanda Palmer). And the Kickstarter format itself, with videos and updates, is really about building and sustaining this relationship with backers, sometimes through a rocky fulfillment process.
This does make me a tiny bit sad as a fan, though. I hear about and can support lots of great music, but somewhere there's an introverted teenager who's making the most amazing electronica in her bedroom, and I want to hear (and support) that too.
EDIT: I am completely remiss for forgetting about Kristin Hersh's sustained crowdfunding initiative to support her music production, Strange Angels, which leverages the CASH Music set of open-source tools for musicians. Thanks to @jimmynohands for the reminder.
Thanks to Maia for pointing me to Jamie Kent's project. The image at the top is for the first album by Meredith Yayanos's band The Parlour Trick; go back it on Kickstarter.
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Non-cash charge from concluded impairment and revaluated U.S. tax assets
Press release | Jan 16, 2018 | 07:30 (GMT +00:00)
About Ericsson #Ericsson #financials
Available in English Svenska
Impairment testing, announced in conjunction with restated numbers according to new segment structure December 8, 2017, is finalized resulting in SEK 14.2 b. write-down
Revaluation of U.S. deferred tax assets due to change in U.S. corporate income tax rate, resulting in a non-cash tax charge of SEK 1.0 b.
No impact on cash flow, but impairments will have negative impact on reported Operating Income mainly in segments Digital Services and Other, while tax asset revaluation will impact income tax expenses, in Q4 2017
All numbers are unaudited, final numbers will be published in the Q4 2017 report
Ericsson's (NASDAQ: ERIC) impairment testing that was announced in conjunction with the restated financials according to new segment structure on December 8, 2017, is completed. This followed the focused business strategy announced in March 2017 and further detailed at the Capital Markets Day, November 8, 2017.
The result of the impairment testing is a write-down of SEK 14.2 b. distributed as follows:
Segment Digital Services: impairment of SEK 6.7 b. of goodwill and SEK 0.4 b. of intangible assets
Segment Other: impairment of SEK 6.0 b. of goodwill, SEK 0.3 b. of intangible assets, and SEK 0.4 b. of fixed assets
Segment Managed Services: impairment of SEK 0.3 b. of deferred costs related to termination of certain transformation activities
Segment Networks: impairment of SEK 0.2 b. of capitalized development expenses related to technologies that are no longer planned to be used
The majority of goodwill originates from investments made 10 years ago or more, and has limited relevance for Ericsson's business going forward. All impairments are non-cash accounting adjustments. The adjustments have no influence on Ericsson's commitment to executing its strategies and to investing in technology to support customers' success.
U.S. tax asset revaluation
The lowering of the U.S. corporate income tax rate from 35% to 21% (effective 1 January 2018) requires a revaluation of U.S. deferred tax assets. The current estimated impact will be a non-cash charge to the Group income statement of approximately SEK 1.0 b. that will impact income tax expenses.
The impairments and the tax asset revaluation will impact reported net income in Q4 2017, but have no impact on Ericsson's cash flow and cash position in Q4 2017. Ericsson's gross and net cash position remain strong. An impairment is not an indication of the performance of the business in the quarter.
Ericsson's fourth quarter and full year 2017 earnings report is scheduled for January 31, 2018.
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The chair is equipped with a KUKA Agilus Robot with 6 degrees of freedom. Motivated by the KUKA comercial (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIIJME8-au8) we are teaching the robot to play table tennis.
Fig 2: Ball detection algorithm schematic.
A high-speed vision system was set up to identify a table tennis ball in the scene and infer its 3D position. To find the ball in an image we use three filters which take the balls movement, color, and shape into account. Its 3D position is estimated by triangulation using the balls pixel coordinates in both camera frames. To speedup the image processing, we restrict to a small region of interest if a ball is already found in the previous frame. This is schematically shown in above figure. Based on the position information, trajectory state is estimated by an extended Kalman filter and predicted into the future using a standard airodynamic force model.
Fig.3: Plot of a sample trajectory with predictions.
The spin influences the trajectory of the ball via the Magnus force. Thus, it is beneficial to consider spin information in order to improve the trajecory prediction. A high speed monocular vision system tracks the spin of the flying table tennis ball. It uses the brand logo imprinted on the ball. The brand vectors are fitted into a plane using RANSAC. The rotation axis corresponds to the normal vector of this plane. The angular speed is calculated by using the angle between two adjacent vectors divided by the elapsed time.
Fig.4 Left: Calculation of the brands position on the ball. Right: The brand positions are fitted to a plane.
Fig. 4: The communication system to the robot.
The robot is controlled by the KR-C4 controller using KRL programming language. We can establish a connection to the controller PC via the network using the KUKA EthernetKRL package. We use approximated motions which allow for the trajectory of the robot to change before it arrives to the initial target. Thus we are able to send an initial guess of the hitting point ahead of time and then send corrections with more precise information of the hitting point as we get to see more of the actual trajectory of the ball.
 Jonas Tebbe, Yapeng Gao, Marc Sastre-Rienitz, and Andreas Zell. A Table Tennis Robot System using an industrial KUKA Robot Arm. In Pattern Recognition. GCPR 2018. (Accepted for publication).


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COP26 November 2nd: planting ideas (and trees) and pushing out pledges
Five key insights of the day from the global climate talks in Glasgow
PUBLISHED 15 NOVEMBER, 2020 • 7 MIN READ
From continued issues around access and representation, to big promises around trees, methane, carbon pricing, infrastructure and innovation, day two in Glasgow seemed to elevate the emotional appeals of day one and transformed them into semi-motivational speeches.
But it also felt like a frantic game of who can "win" climate change the fastest with only certain people allowed to play. What exactly are global leaders promising, who are they representing and can they keep the momentum going?
Main image: Room view during the event on Forests and Land-Use, Photo by IISD_ENB Photographer Mike Muzurakis
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Panelists sign the Glasgow Women's Leadership on Gender Equality and Climate Change Statement, Photo by IISD_ENB Photographer Natalia Mroz
1. Only 10 of the 140 heads of state present at COP26 identify as women and out of the 1,700 organisations registered as Observers, only 36 were allowed to enter the main negotiation areas.
As few as we are, we can raise our voice and the world can hear. - Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of Tanzania
The Glasgow Women's Leadership on Gender Equality and Climate Change convened a panel of all-women heads of government (including Nicola Sturgeon, first minister of Scotland, Samia Suluhu Hassan, president of Tanzania, Kaja Kallas, prime minister of Estonia, and Sheikh Hasina, prime minister of Bangladesh) to discuss the gendered impacts of climate change and the importance of women's leadership. Together, they launched the Glasgow Women's Leadership Statement. Prime Minister Kallas of Estonia reflected that having only 10 women of the 140 leaders present at COP26 is "a big problem". She called for balanced representation in decision-making.
According to coverage on the ground, the majority of organisations with Observer status (non-governmental and intergovernmental organizations) were being barred from entering main COP26 negotiation areas throughout the Blue Zone.
Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of Tanzania, Photo by IISD_ENB Photographer Mike Muzurakis
2. National representatives, NGOs, donors, development banks and the private sector made unprecedented commitments to reverse forest loss and focus funding towards addressing land use issues for indigenous and local communities.
During the Presidency Event: Forests and Land-Use, the "Glasgow Leaders' Declaration on Forest and Land Use" launched with over 110 nations responsible for 85% of the world's remaining forests promising to reverse forest loss by 2030—one of the "first major outcomes" from COP26.
"This is the first time governments and foundations have jointly committed major funding to Indigenous Peoples and local communities´ tenure rights and forest management, [which] represents a large increase in total funding for those activities. It is encouraging to see these groups respond so decisively to the new evidence that giving communities´ rights to forests can be a cost-effective way to stabilise the climate and protect nature." - David Kaimowitz, lead author of "Forest governance by indigenous and tribal peoples. An opportunity for climate action in Latin America and the Caribbean"
New public finance pledge from 12 countries to support ambitious forest-related climate action in developing countries: US$12bnin donor support to halt and reverse forest loss and protect land rights.
The Global Forest Finance Pledge (GFFP) will support ambitious partnerships in developing countries that tackle the causes of deforestation. It will also scale up sustainable economic opportunities for many of the world's poorest and most climate-vulnerable communities.
New public finance pledge from 12 countries to support ambitious forest-related climate action in developing countries: US$12bn in donor support to halt and reverse forest loss and protect land rights.
11 donor countries and the Bezos Earth Fund launched a Joint Statement on supporting the Congo Basin forests, including an initial pledge of at least US$1.5bn of financial support for ambitious efforts in the region.
14 bilateral and philanthropic donors, including the Ford Foundation and members of the Protecting our Planet Challenge, announced a Joint Statement on advancing Indigenous Peoples' and local communities' tenure rights and forest guardianship, with an initial pledge of at least US$1.7bn.
Multilateral Development Banks (ADBG, EBRD, ADB, ISDB, etc.) made a commitment to align their investments with the needs of nature through the "Joint Statement by the Multilateral Development Banks: Nature, People and Planet".
The announcement was bolstered with a commitment from CEOs from more than 30 financial institutions with over US$8.7trn of global assets, including Aviva, Schroders and Axa, to eliminate investment in activities linked to deforestation.
Tuntiak Katan, General Coordinator of the Global Alliance of Territorial Communities, Ecuador, Photo by IISD_ENB Photographer Mike Muzurakis
3. There was consensus from delegates during the High-Level Event: A price on Carbon Pollution to Achieve Net Zero and a Just Transition session that carbon pricing—something The Economist has supported for years—is key to decarbonisation and that there is too much fragmentation: 69 different carbon pricing regimes globally.
Canada committed itself to leading on global carbon pricing and called on the international community to triple the amount of global emissions covered by a price on pollution from 20% to 60% in 2030.
"There is no trade-off between climate and growth, nor between climate and development. Green, inclusive recovery and development go hand in hand" - Mari Pangestu, World Bank Managing Director of Development Policy and Partnerships
The EU will expand its own Emission Trading System, which allowed the EU to overshoot its emission cutting targets from 20% in 2020 to 31% in 2020, making it more "socially just". To balance the effect on vulnerable households and small business, the EU emphasised they would develop a compensation mechanism.
Kristalina Gueorguieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund, expressed that the average global price of carbon today is US$3 a ton. However, to make a dent on emissions and keep the target of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels alive, the price has to reach US$75 or more. The IMF proposed the introduction of an international carbon price floor with differentiated and equitable pricing.
Boris Johnson, Prime Minister of the UK, Photo by IISD_ENB Photographer Mike Muzurakis jpg
4. Brazil joins the Global Methane Pledge while India and the UK propose an internationally interconnected energy grid powered by the sun.
Beyond promises on pricing, the Global Methane Pledge to reduce global methane emissions to 30% below 2020 levels by 2030 relaunched (originally announced in September at the Major Economies Forum on Climate and Energy). More than 90 countries (including, for the first time, Brazil) signed, with over US$300m in financing support. Success would translate to a reduction of warming by more than 0.2 degrees Celsius by 2050, crucial to keeping the 1.5 degrees target within reach. China, Russia and India did not sign up.
At least 35 world leaders backed and signed up to the new Glasgow Breakthrough Agenda, championing innovative, accessible and affordable initiatives taking shape across regions and in the form of public-private partnerships. Ideas and initiatives agreed included the following:
the "One World, One Sun, One Grid" India-UK-led ambition to create a global grid for solar power;
US President Joe Biden's First Movers Coalition representing 24 companies from eight major sectors responsible for 30% of global emissions; and
Bill Gates and the European Commission's Breakthrough Energy Catalyst offering around US$1.2bn to finance "breakthrough innovation."
Narendra Damodardas Modi, Prime Minister of India speaks at COP26, Photo by IISD_ENB Photographer Mike Muzurakis
5. During the High-Level Event - Launch of infrastructure for resilient island states (CDRI), Jamaica announced it would be the first country in the world to develop a predictive climate risk assessment planning tool for major infrastructure investments in small island developing states (SIDS).
At the same time, the newly created Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) launched the Infrastructure for the Resilient Island States (IRIS) initiative. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised India would utilise their national space agency to assist in collecting data specifically for small islands to aid in infrastructure decisions, while Australia and the UK promised initial funding to get IRIS off the ground.
This is not just about infrastructure but about duty, shared atonement for our sins. - Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India during the High-Level Event: Launch of infrastructure for resilient island states
The big pledges and ideas that came out of COP today are promising. But with all these promising pledges, what really matters is the details.
What does it mean to "mobilise" finance? When developed countries promise funding without giving a precise amount, what can be expected? If there are no clear time frames or time-bound targets, when can we expect to see deliverables? Stick with The Sustainability Project's Daily Dispatch: COP26 to see if these pledges turn into real actions
COP26 November 1st: accountability, access, ambition
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Q: How to prove that the marginals of the limit distribution are the limits of the marginals of a sequence of measures? Suppose $(\pi_n)_{n \in \mathbb{N}}$ is a sequence of measures on two Polish spaces $X$ and $Y$, each with marginals $\mu$ and $\nu$. I want to prove that if it exists, the limit of the sequence, denoted $\pi$, has marginals $\mu$ and $\nu$ also. I use the following definition of weak convergence:
A sequence of measures $(\mu_n)$ in $\mathcal{M}$ is said to converge weakly to a measure $\mu \in \mathcal{M}$ if
\begin{align*}
    \lim_{n \to \infty}\int \lvert f \rvert \ d\mu_n = \int \lvert f \rvert \ d\mu
\end{align*}
for all Lipschitz continuous, bounded functions $f$.
Proof:
There exists a sequence $(f_n)$ of Lipschitz continuous bounded functions increasing to $\mathbb{1}_E$ where $E = A \times Y$ for all measurable $A \subset X$. Hence (applying Monotone Convergence theorem):
$\pi(A \times E) = lim_{j \rightarrow \infty}\int f_j \ d\pi = lim_{j \rightarrow \infty} \ lim_{n \rightarrow \infty}\int f_j \ d\pi_n $
I want to be able to exchange the two limits to complete my argument and show that the marginals are equal. However I am not sure how to argue this (or if it is even true).
Any help is much appreciated.

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