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Getting to know: home team Doha Fursan Qatar
Photos: GCL / Doha Fursan Qatar
With exactly one week to go until the Global Champions League final in Doha, Qatar, we take a closer look at the members of the home team, Doha Fursan Qatar. Made up completely of Qatari riders, the burgundy, grey and white coloured team boasts the majority of the 2016 Qatar Olympic squad, including Sheikh Ali Bin Khalid Al Thani who came sixth individually at his debut this year.
Read on to discover more about the members of Doha Fursan Qatar...
Sheikh Ali Bin Khalid Al Thani
Sheikh Ali bin Khalid Al Thani took up riding because his love of horses drew him to it, he then took up showjumping aged 17. Sheikh Ali bin Khalid Al Thani has appeared in many of the world's most prestigious jumping events, including the majority of the Global Champions Tour events, Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010, Arab League, FEI World Cup Jumping and of course debuting this year at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.
Notable performances include 4th place with his team at the Asian Games in Doha (2006), 6th place with his team at the Pan Arab Games in Cairo in 2007 and 3rd place at the CSI4* Grand Prix in Braunschweig. In April 2012 he was named the Rolex One to Watch, jumping 151 places up in the Rolex rankings. Sheikh Ali qualified for the FEI World Cup Final in 2012 and 2013 and is part of the Qatari team trained by Jan Tops. This year, he joined fellow members of the Qatari show jumping team in Rio, and finished the individual Games in 6th individually - a phenomenal achievement at his debut Olympics.
Competed in the 2006 and 2010 Asian Games
Competed in the 2007 Pan-Arab Games
Competed in the 2010 and 2014 World Championships
2011 Pan-Arab Games Team Silver medalist with Sieshof's Abraksas
Qualified for the 2012 and 2013 FEI World Cup Final
2014 Asian Games Team Gold medallist with Vienna Olympic
2016 Qatar Olympic Show jumping team member
2016 Rio Olympics 6th place individually
2016 Global Champions League team rider for Doha Fursan Qatar
Bassem Hassan Mohammed
Bassem Hassan Mohammed's international show jumping career begin at the Doha Olympic Qualifiers in 2011. Since then, Bassem has made a number of key appearances on the Qatari Nations Cup team. His first international win came in Chantilly and Valkenswaard in 2012 with Levicci. In 2014, he was part of the Asian Games Gold medal winning Qatari team.
Bassem qualified for his first FEI World Cup Final with Rosalia La Silla in 2013. He put in a fantastic performance in the 2014 LGCT Antwerp Grand Prix with a new horse Primeval Dejavu, finishing 4th. Later in the season, he became the first Qatari ever to win an LGCT Grand Prix when he rode Victoria to victory in Monaco. Bassem also took part in the 2016 Rio Olympics as a member of the Qatar show jumping team as they made their debut at the Games.
Competed in the 2013 FEI World Cup Final
Competed at the 2014 World Championships
2014 Asian Games Team Gold medallist with Anyway
2014 LGCT Monaco Grand Prix winner with Victoria
2015 LGCT Miami Beach Grand Prix Silver medallist with Palloubet D Halong
2015 LGCT Antwerp Silver medallist with Palloubet D Halong
2015 LGCT Valkenswaard Grand Prix Bronze medallist with California
Ali Yousef Al Rumaihi
Ali Al Rumaihi took up riding aged eight and comes from a family that was already involved in equestrian sport, so show jumping was a natural fit. His brother, Mubarak, also competes in international equestrian competitions.
Ali began competing internationally in 2006 when in his first major championship he won an Individual Gold Medal at the Asian Games. Ali has since comepted in two Pan Arab Games, and the 2010 Asian Games and World Championships. In 2011, he won the Individual Gold and the Team Bronze medal at the Pan Arab Games in Doha in his home country of Qatar. Ali also competed at the 2016 Rio Olympics, as part of the Qatar show jumping team.
2006 Asian Games Champion with Nagano
Competed in the 2007 Pan Arab Games
Competed in the 2010 World Championships
Competed in the 2010 Asian Games
2011 Pan Arab Games Individual Gold and Team Silver medallist with Ravenna 323
Faleh Suwead Al Ajami
When Faleh Al Ajami began horseback riding, it was only his intention for it to be a hobby, but due to a natural flair for the sport he began competing. Faleh has since competed at the 2010 World Championships and Asian Games, and achieved a Team Silver medal position at the 2011 Pan Arab Games. Overall, becoming a member of the Qatar team in 2010 was one of his most momentous milestones and he considers Jan Tops to be his greatest career influence. Faleh was reserve for the Qatar Olympic show jumping team in 2016 at the Rio Games.
2011 Pan Arab Games Team Silver medallist with Logo 28
Competed in the 2010 Asian Games, finishing 4th in the Team event
2016 Global Champions League Team Doha Fursan Qatar
Hamad Ali Mohamed A Al Attiyah
Hamad is a rising star of the Qatari squad with some strong wins to his name. He has won a number of FEI World Cup Qualifiers and been placed well in many Grand Prix over the last few years. His motto is: "If you don't try you can't succeed." Hamad's most memorable achievement so far is winning the Dubai Grand Prix in February 2014. Hamad also competed for Qatar at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.
Qualified for his first FEI World Cup Final in 2014
2016 Global Champions League U25 team rider for Doha Fursan Qatar


Does anything say love like a nutella covered pizza? I don't think so. This is a great sharing dessert for Valentine's day and super easy if you decide to use ready made pizza dough. I love the colors of the kiwi and raspberries but certainly use whatever fruits you have in season. Strawberries would be delicious too. I just don't have any sweet strawberries in France in February!
Preheat your oven to 400˚F. Oil a (preferably rimless) baking tray and set aside.
On a clean and floured work surface, roll out your pizza dough using a floured rolling pin or stretch the dough using your hands. Turn the dough as you stretch it ensuring that it is not sticking to your work surface, adding more flour to the surface if need be. Shape your dough into the form of a heart. Transfer to your baking tray or carefully onto your heated pizza stone if using one. Bake in the oven for 10- 15 minutes or until you see the dough has cooked through. The base of the pizza should be starting to color and when tapped should sound hollow. Remove the cooked base from the oven and allow to cool.
When ready to serve, place your finely chopped white chocolate into a heat-proof bowl and place over a pot of simmering water. Leave until the white chocolate has melted and is a smooth consistency. Remove the bowl from the pot of water and allow to cool slightly. Transfer the melted white chocolate to a small ziploc bag or small piping bag and set aside.
Place your cooked heart pizza on a large board or serving platter. Spread the nutella all over. Top with the halved raspberries and kiwi pieces. I like to use a small heart shaped cutter to cut out hearts from the kiwi slices. This is optional. Snip a small hole at the bottom or your piping bag or at the corner of your ziploc bag and drizzle the white chocolate all over the pizza. Enjoy immediately!
You can also stretch out your dough directly on your oiled baking tray if you find that easier.
It is fine to bake the pizza base in advance and then set aside until you are ready to serve. Once you add the spread and fruit to the pizza, it is best eaten immediately as the fruit will weep slightly onto the nutella spread if left for too long.


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Woman dies in road accident on the A36 in Wiltshire
The A36 in the village
A WOMAN has died following a crash on the A36.
The victim, who Wiltshire Police has confirmed was aged in her 20s, died after her Fiat Panda collided with a lorry near Little Wishford.
Now the force is appealing for witnesses to the incident, which occurred just after 2.55pm this afternoon.
A spokesperson said: "We're appealing for witnesses after a fatal collision on the A36 earlier today.
"A two vehicle collision took place at 2.55pm at Little Wishford involving a Fiat Panda and a lorry.
"Sadly, the driver of the Fiat, a woman in her 20s from the Bournemouth area, died as a result of the collision.
"Our thoughts are with her family at this tragic time."
They added: "Police, fire and ambulance were called to the scene and the road was closed between Stapleford and Wiltonfor almost seven hours.
"Anyone who witnessed the collision should call us on 101 and quote log 219 of today."
Comments are closed on this article.
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Located on Brasilito Beach Guanacaste a short walk to Conchal Beach one of the most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica. A budget beachfront hotel.
Budget hotel on the ocean in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Rooms with private bathrooms, hot water and available A/C. Walk to Playa Conchal, centrally located between Tamarindo and Flamingo.
A Costa Rica Hotel destination located in La Fortuna de San Carlos. Each of the 65 guest rooms are built to enhance the view of the World-famous Arenal Volcano from your own private terrace.


tpdnews: Natick man arrested for beating his dog at Ashmont Station.
Natick man arrested for beating his dog at Ashmont Station.
On January 22, 2019 at approximately 6:45PM Transit Police officers assigned to the South District received a radio call to respond to the MBTA's Ashmont Station for a report of a man beating his dog. Upon arrival officers were met by witnesses who pointed out a male, later identified as Michael Webb, 26, of Natick. Witnesses informed the officers while on the southbound platform Webb used his dog's leash and began to viciously whip and beat the animal about it's body.
As officers approached Webb, who is approximately 6'7 and 300lbs, he suggested the officers needed more than two officers to take him. Additional officers responded and Webb was placed into custody for Cruelty to Animals and transported to TPD HQ for the arrest booking process. During this process it was discovered there was an warrant in existence for Webb's arrest issued out of Boston Municpal Court for Cruelty to Animals.
City of Boston Animal Control responded and took custody of Coco, a mixed breed dog.


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Живут в Южной Азии. Обычны в скрабовых лесах Южной Индии. Взрослые особи питаются насекомыми и улитками.

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Surrounded by exotic shopping centers, restaurants and attractions, whether you are in a business trip or a family vacation, Darwish Suites is your perfect companion.
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Boeing earned first-quarter net income of $1.12 billion, up 20% over a net profit of $923 million in the 2012 March quarter.
Revenue did decline 3% year-over-year to $18.89 billion as the suspension of 787 deliveries in mid-January offset higher 737 and 777 deliveries. First-quarter operating profit was $1.53 billion, down 2% from an operating profit of $1.57 billion in the year-ago period.
First-quarter revenue for the Boeing Commercial Airplanes unit dipped 2% year-over-year to $10.69 billion. But Commercial Airplanes' operating profit rose 13% to $1.23 billion as the unit's operating margin lifted 1.5 points to 11.4%. Boeing delivered 137 commercial aircraft in the quarter, the same number as delivered in the 2012 March quarter.
Boeing said Commercial Airplanes' revenue decline can be attributed to "delivery mix and lower services revenue." The operating margin improvement in part reflects "lower R&D," it said.
Commercial Airplanes booked 209 net aircraft orders during the quarter. Backlog on March 31 stood at 4,400 aircraft valued at $324 billion.


I promise you I am not one for Fall or cold weather but I do love an oversized denim jacket to add on to any outfit. I especially love to take a summer dress and transition it into Fall. I added my oversized denim jacket and added a pair of chunky boots to turn this look a bit more casual, streetwear inspired and appropriate for the colder nights.
Photos taken at The Windsor Arms Hotel in Toronto.


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New Trends in Data Center Real Estate Caused by COVID-19
by Michael Rareshide, on May 20, 2020 12:06:50 PM
The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing shelter-in-place orders have caused a screeching halt to all segments of the economy and commercial real estate. One of the shining lights has been in data center and colocation real estate.
Data centers have been rapidly adopting new technologies as they race to increase efficiency and keep up with the pace of business transformation. This shift has accelerated due to the pressures created by the COVID-19 crisis. In data center and colocation site selection, the pandemic is providing another reason for sustained sector growth through 2020 as new paradigms for the mobile office employee, IT redundancyand increasing bandwidth are being explored.
So far, the good news is that "91% of organizations feel their IT systems are equipped to handle new policies resulting from the outbreak" though "41% are experiencing increased strain on internal IT resources, and another 14% expect to begin experiencing it within the next three months," according to a new survey conducted by 451 Research.
During a recent CAPRE business continuity webinar hosted by executives from Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Equinix, these executives provided several interesting perspectives and anecdotes:
Zoom had 10 million participants as of December 2019; that exploded to 200 million in March 2020 and 300 million in April.
Microsoft Teams added 31 million daily active users in April 2020 alone, crossing over 75 million daily users.
Both groups credited their IT architecture and global data center footprint for supporting the surge in demand. All of their cloud, colocation and data center partners responded to their capacity need with the "speed of now."
"If we did not have the cloud, what would we have done?"
"No more three or four flights per week to meet clients. We have a new norm that is better positioned."
Reduction or curtailing of office space needs; uptick in IT spending and data center needs
Many global real estate consultants are predicting a new phase in commercial office space. Employees were already a mobile society with their cellphones and laptops. The virus outbreak prompted countless businesses to implement travel bans, work-from-home policies and restrictions on internal and off-site meetings. These same companies have now spent a lot of money ensuring that such remote home-based platforms for its employees mirror their commercial workplace.
Most companies are realizing that this capital investment should not be for a short-term solution. They are also watching to see if COVID-19 infections rise as economies open. As companies realize this success with seemingly little or no drop off in employee productivity (and morale), many are re-considering downsizing, re-stacking or possibly justifying the closing of some locations.
The result here is an expanded reliance on more data center services, including cloud computing, colocation and hybrid cloud IT solutions, which all will allow companies to ramp up technology and bandwidth. And with the stay-at-home orders demand for more streaming services are certainly increasing. Data center operators are enjoying this potential growth as evidenced by some recent announcements, some of which were just announced in the midst of COVID-19:
TierPoint closed on $320 million equity infusion comprised of both existing and new partners (April 2020).
Sabey Data Centers, a long-time data center developer, has $800 million in new securitized financing for its continued growth (April 2020).
Global giant Equinix announced that it may issue over $1.2 billion in new stock to fund a non-disclosed data center portfolio.
Stop-gap methods are becoming permanent
Because of the speed of the pandemic, many organizations used a stop-gap method to address immediate needs and now they are working on longer-term solutions.
Enterprises have realized that their IT operations and data being hosted in the cloud can be automatically backed up, with unlimited capacity and fully accessible from anywhere in the world. No company's IT organization, no matter how large, can match the efficiencies and agility of cloud providers and colocation operators, such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, CyrusOne, QTS, TierPoint, NTT or Cyxtera, to name a few.
Companies will continue to expedite the migration of any and all legacy systems and the COVID-19 Band-Aid initiatives to preserve their IT operations in a secure and reliable environment.
Kudos to the essential data center technician
And now a shout out to another part of the essential workforce during this pandemic. While the healthcare community should take a deservedly earned bow for their frontline and tireless work, another silent workforce in the data center community has certainly allowed us to shelter in place, while maintaining our internet, phone, business facing and connectivity to the world.
The data center community runs on a 24/7/365 basis and routinely has to address client emergencies to ensure that all IT systems are running smoothly while also maintaining strong security measures in the raised-floor environment. This part of the data center workforce is crucial to the core success of business operations.
The pandemic has been a watershed event for the world and a defining moment for the cloud and colocation operators. Demand is expected to continue its upward trend at least through 2020 as a result of this "new normal" meaning further growth in this sector.
Topics:Economic DevelopmentData CenterSite Selection GroupSite SelectionCOVID-19


Hecate is the Goddess of witches and magic. She is "the dark side of the moon." At times Hecate is associated with the Greek Persephone, Queen of the Dead. She is depicted as an amphibian being that walks on dry land. She holds the reins to the moon. Hecate brings birth and rebirth. Dogs are most sacred to her as she is affiliated with the Dog Star, Sirius. It is possible that Hecate is another aspect of Isis or possibly Artemis.


Graham Bell is a former five times Olympic skier, TV presenter, adventurer and journalist.
He is the face of BBC TV's Ski Sunday and in 2009 with Ed Leigh presented High Altitude, the primetime BBC2 adrenaline packed winter sports programme. Highlights included Graham tackling the Arctic Circle Race; a 160mile cross-country ski race in Greenland, surviving a night in a snow-hole without food, water or a sleeping bag, and set a new personal best top speed on skis of 121mph.
After retiring as a professional ski racer in 1998, Graham started his television career at Eurosport commentating live on the World Cup Ski Circuit for two years, before moving over to an in-vision role on Ski Sunday. Graham was part of the team that saw Ski Sunday win a prestigious Royal Television Society award in 2002. He has presented and commentated on the Winter Olympic Games and has been an integral part of the BBC's coverage since 2010.
Away from the mountains, Graham is the presenter of the BBC's World Championship Series Triathlon coverage, has worked on The Tour de France for ITV, and in 2009 competed in the Fastnet Race with Alex Thompson on Hugo Boss, filming, interviewing and presenting as well as working as an active crew member. He was Performance Director of ITV's The Jump for all of the four series it ran for. Other television credits include: The Gadget Show, Through the Keyhole, Celebrity Eggheads, Market Kitchen, Ready Steady Cook and various travel shows including Wish You Here.
An Olympian, Graham Bell is regarded as one of the finest Downhill skiers the UK has ever produced. He and his brother Martin flew the flag for Britain throughout the 1980's and 1990's. Graham took a Silver Medal at the World Junior Ski Championships in 1984 and represented Great Britain at five Winter Olympics in Sarajevo 1984, Calgary 1988, Albertville 1992, Lillehammer 1994 and Nagano 1998. The result that Graham is most proud of is his 12th place in the infamous Hahnenkamm Race in Kitzbuhel, Austria.
Since retiring from competition Graham has continued to test his competitive instinct. In 2003 he competed in the return of BBC1's 'Superstars', against some of the country's top sportsmen. He achieved an admirable fourth place in the final, the best placed non-current athlete. Graham has competed in numerous Triathlon competitions, 24hr Mountain Bike events and regularly rides the grueling Etape du Tour cycle race.
Graham has worked with a number of celebrities on High Altitude and Ski Sunday taking them on a journey to experience the latest extreme sports, pushing the limits of endurance and adventure in a high octane mix. Sky Diving with actor Ralph Little, heli-skiing with model Jodie Kidd and Ice Sailing with pop star Simon Le Bon, as well as skiing with Ben Fogle, Fiona Bruce, Tara Palmer-Tompkinson, Marcus Brigstoke, Frank Gardner, Heston Blumenthal, Colin Jackson and Clare Balding.
Born on the Akrotiri RAF base in Cyprus 1966 son of a pilot Rod Bell and teacher Jean Bell. Graham's love of skiing started at age 5 when his father was posted to Edinburgh, learning to ski on Cairngorm mountain and Hillend dry slope. By the time the family were posted to Yorkshire, Graham and his brother Martin, were both racing full-time on the World Cup circuit, although they developed close ties with Harrogate dry ski slope hold coaching camps their in the summer. Rod Bell continued to fly with the RAF teaching at the Central Flying School. In 2005 when Graham flew with the Red Arrows as part of the BBC's coverage of the Great North Run, he was surprised to find 5 of the 9 pilots had been taught by his father.
Until recently Graham held the prestigious title of International Performance Director for The Ski & Snowboard Federation and is the patron of The British Ski Academy. He is internationally admired and respected as an ambassador promoting skiing and winter sports, encouraging young people into the sport. He is still very much involved with the British teams coaching and motivating them and currently sits on the board of SnowsportGB.
Graham Bell continues to present BBC Ski Sunday and also has been a BBC commentator for the London 2012 Olympics.
Graham Bell was a total pro. So many clients and our head of marketing said what a difference it made to have a professional doing the job. He had such a light touch, was knowledgeable and effortlessly cool.
Dennis and Graham were fantastic guests, they were both so spontaneous and really got into the feel of the show. Thanks so much for all your help. We will be sending out the transmission dates to you in due course.
Graham pitched his presentation to perfection linking the skills as a skier to the skills of a match official, particularly in areas of mental toughness, psychology and decision making. For the first time in our Conference history, Graham also hosted the whole day, linking all the training sessions that were delivered throughout the day and summarising the key learning points.
Just to let you know Graham went down really well.
Author, speaker, social entrepreneur and the original 'productivity ninja'.


Sometimes the biggest threat to people in a head-on crash is all the things that are behind them.
Tradie HR director Leigh Olsen discusses situations where business owners have been taken advantage of — and even bullied!
A new year — but is it a new dawn?
Terry Sage of Trades Coaching New Zealand says 2019 could be a new dawn for some, while for others it'll be a case of same old, same old.
Correctly answer this month's Building Today Trivia Question and go into the draw to win a fantastic Cat S61 rugged smartphone worth $1500!
Building Today is the official magazine of the Registered Master Builders Association (RMBA), that aims to present relevant, insightful and topical news, views and information on the New Zealand construction industry to its readers and web site users.
The magazine reaches an influential New Zealand construction industry readership, and offers a relevant and authoritative medium for construction-related advertisers to showcase and publicise their products and services.


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WWE "Money In The Bank 2017" Live/Repeat Telecast Schedule for India, Theme Song, Wallpaper
Here is complete details about WWE's Money In The Bank 2017 PPV Date, Time and Live/Repeat Telecast Schedule for India & Indian Subcontinent (Afghanistan, Bhutan, Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Tibet).
WWE SmackDown! Brand based 8th Annual WWE Money In The Bank, will be held on 18th June, 2017 at Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. The wrestling show will feature various Superstars from SmackDown.
You can download WWE Money In The Bank 2017 Official Wallpaper & Poster by clicking above image.
Download Money In The Bank 2017 Wallpaper
"Money" by Jim Johnston is the official theme song of WWE Money In The Bank 2017. You Can download mp3 or m4a from iTunes.
WWE Money In The Bank 2017 » Schedule/Timing For The Indian Subcontinent (TEN SPORTS)
LIVE TELECAST DETAILS
Sunday, 18th June, 2017 - 8E/5P (USA)
LIVE AUDIENCE / AUTHORIZED CHANNELS
Monday, 19th June, 2017 - 5.30AM to 8.30AM (India)
LIVE BROADCAST ON WWE NETWORK
Other official live steaming providers such as Sky Sports etc. OR You can Watch Live Streaming in India on WWE Network (Paid Service),
WEB LINK: network.wwe.com, wwe.com/wwenetwork
WWE Money In The Bank 2017 - TEN1, TEN HD, TEN 2, Ten Sports Repeat Telecast Schedule
Telecast TEN 1
Telecast TEN 1 (HD)
LIVE TELECAST 18th June, 2017 on WWE Network 5.30 AM on wards
TV Telecast 1 19th June, 2017 06:00 PM on wards 10.00 PM on wards
TV Telecast 2 21st June, 2017 09:00 PM on wards 09.00 PM on wards
TV Telecast 3 25th June, 2017 02:00 PM on wards --
The Hype Bros (Mojo Rawley and Zack Ryder) vs. The Colóns (Primo Colón and Epico Colón) (Kickoff)
Jinder Mahal (c) (with The Singh Brothers) vs. Randy Orton (WWE Championship)
AJ Styles vs. Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Dolph Ziggler vs. Sami Zayn vs. Baron Corbin vs. Kevin Owens (Money in the Bank ladder match for a WWE Championship match contract)
The Usos (Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso) (c) vs. The New Day (Big E, Kofi Kingston, and/or Xavier Woods) (Tag team match for the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship)
Carmella (with James Ellsworth) vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Natalya vs. Tamina vs. Becky Lynch (Money in the Bank ladder match for a WWE SmackDown Women's Championship match contract)
Naomi (c) vs. Lana (WWE SmackDown Women's Championship)


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Potato Doctrine
Doctrine Updates F A Q History
The 491 Sins The Holy Quipus Ishnarth Flash Movies
1/26/01: A proposition received via email:
If GH can stand for P as in Hiccough
If OUGH stands for O as in Dough
If PHTH stands for T as in Phthisis
If EIGH stands for A as in Neighbour
If TTE stands for T as in Gazette
If EAU stands for O as in Plateau
Then the right way to spell POTATO should be: GHOUGHPHTHEIGHTTEEAU
12/19/00: Though we here at The Potato God Worship Center believe that George W. Bush actually won Florida, we don't have to like it. As a form of protest, we shall henceforth enunciate his middle initial clearly - "Double-U," not "Dubya."
11/30/00: Let it be noted that in Spanish, "The Potato Pope" translates to "El Papa de la Papa."
11/26/00: OK, back to American-style dates, which are freaky and weird and illogical. Learn about The Potato's greatest shrine in the Southern Hemisphere: the Big Potato in Robertson, NSW, Australia.
28/8/00: You may have noticed that the date of this update is in day-month-year format. This is because the Pope's brain is still in Australia. Careful research into the Holy Quipu has revealed this important message from The Potato: "And whomsoever shall proclaim the merits of mayonnaise to be greater than those of oil and vinegar as a sandwich condiment shall not have the nice cars and the clean forks, but shall be cast into the fiery pit of Hades, where demons will spend eternity tapping them on the opposite shoulder to fake them out."
6/14/00: See another movie: It Happened In Maine.
6/1/00: See a Shockwave Flash rendition of the Potato Creation Story!
2/15/00: Contrary to poular belief, while the Potato religion is not strictly monotheistic, there is no "Potato Pantheon." We here at The Potato God Worship Center recognize two deities: The Potato and Ishnarth, the God Of Crappy Snow With Ice And Dirt In It. Ishnarth is clearly the lesser god, as He does not even have a cool Quechua name. But He is powerful. Have you ever seen a decent snowfall that has not succumbed to His awesome power of making it look gross and dirty? We thought not.
1/17/00: Work on The Holy Quipus has begun!
1/4/00: Did you ever ask yourself, "where does wicker come from?" Well, so did we here at The Potato God Worship Center. The official spiel that we got from the wicker companies was that it comes from the great wicker mines of Sumatra. But of course that's silly. The truth is that wicker is summoned. With arcane rituals and black magics, cabals of blasphemers are able to contact creatures of evil, and cause them to manifest themselves as "harmless" white furniture. That's why you hear those voices whenever you sit on wicker. That's right, you're not crazy - we all hear them, too. That's the wicker, talking to you, whispering its evil plans into your unsuspecting mind. So what does the wicker want? It's simple - the wicker wants a stuffed sloth and an extension cord. HEY! Don't question the wicker.
12/30/99: Many people are afraid that the End of the World will come at the stroke of midnight on January 1, 2000. The Potato God Worship Center would like to reassure all of those people. The year 2000 is not upon us. Starting January 1, it will be 1999 again. Then, around early April (exact date to be negotiated later), we will pick up with October 1988. At the end of that year, we will have alternating weeks of 12 B.C. and 1066 A.D. for an undisclosed period of time, probably around 4 years. Then, when we are lest expecting it, BOOM! It will be Y2K. And four years after that, chaos, chaos, chaos!
10/15/99: We have learned that, contrary to what some religious types might have you believe, Halloween is NO LONGER a Satanic holiday. The Potato acquired Halloween from Satan some years ago in exchange for Bosnian Independence Day, National Poultry Month, and a holiday to be named later. So corn away!
10/14/99: A clarification: Eating potatoes is NOT blasphemous. The Potato is a transcendental being who put them on earth to share with us His starchy goodness.
The 491 Sins The Holy Quipus Ishnarth
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Contact the Pope: eemeet_meeker@hotmail.com
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Syfy Renews Helix for Season 2
Syfy has renewedHelixfor a second season, the network announcedFriday.
How I Met Your Mother: Ranking Ted's ladies
"Helixhas built one of our most loyal and consistent audiences in its first season on Syfy. The incredibly talented writing and producing team have crafted ...
Syfy has renewed Helix for a second season, the network announced Friday.
"Helix has built one of our most loyal and consistent audiences in its first season on Syfy. The incredibly talented writing and producing team have crafted a thriller that consistently delivered suspense, twists and high quality drama. We look forward to growing this passionate audience in what promises to be an even more memorable second season," Bill McGoldrick, Syfy's EVP of original content, said in a statement.
The drama, executive-produced by Ronald D. Moore, Steven Maeda and Lynda Obst will begin production later this year. The 13-episode second season is slated to premiere in winter 2015.
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It's Time To Rethink The Structure Of Minimum Wage
For a salary earned by just 2.3 percent of Americans, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, states manage to trip all over themselves in setting their minimum-wage rates.
This is mainly caused by self-styled progressive groups, whose members haven't earned a minimum wage since their first job a decade or two ago, taking it upon themselves to advocate for a so-called 'living wage' for people looking for their first jobs from employers willing, but often unable, to offer them a foot in the door.
Make no mistake, the minimum wage is mainly earned by the very young. As BLS informs, "Minimum wage workers tend to be young. Although workers under age 25 represented only about one-fifth of hourly paid workers, they made up about half of those paid the federal minimum wage or less."
California found itself fishing around for a minimum-wage rate that could quiet the loudest voices and came up with a six-year, two-part plan that will end after 2023 at $15 an hour. Right now, it's $10.50 an hour for employers with 25 or fewer employees and $11 for employers with 26 or more employees.
Because some clients of Kabateck Strategies are affected by increases in minimum-wage rates, we keep an eye on what other states do with their rates. Oregon's is the most intriguing for sheer political, not economic, accommodation. It has three different rates for three geographic areas and links all rates to changes in the U.S. Department of Labor's Consumer Price Index.
As of July 1, 2018, the minimum-wage rate in Oregon increased to $12 an hour in the Portland metro area, to $10.75 an hour in the "standard area," and to $10.50 an hour in the "nonurban zone." And by the way, even tipped workers are paid this rate and there is no tip credit for employers.
Idaho's minimum-wage rate is one worth keeping an eye on for state policymakers everywhere. Quite simply, the state's is linked to the federal government's minimum-wage rate, currently $7.25 an hour, and Idaho prohibits its county and city governments from establishing their own rates.
There's something nicely job-creating, paperwork-eliminating, regulation-relieving, and economy-boosting about the Idaho method.
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To Whom Should We Go?
Sometimes you don't want to pick up the newspaper or look at the web. It's just too painful. The sex scandal just won't go away. We know the major media twist a lot of the stories about the sex abuse scandal, but some very bad men did some very bad things, and other men let them. Some of them were monsters, and monsters people called "Father."
And then there's all the other bad news. The bickering and squabbling over the pope. Dioceses closing parishes and schools because the number of Catholics who still get involved is in free fall.
Or Catholic Facebook and Twitter. You want to see humanity at its worst, read Catholics arguing about the Mass or Francis or just about any other subject. I mean, gosh.
I'm afraid there's no good comeback to offer people who use the news to score points against the Church. They make the simple equation: "Bad priests = bad Church." Or "Shrinking dioceses = terminally ill Church." Or "Hateful angry Catholics = Hypocritical fake Church." For them it's obvious.
Good Answers, But They Don't Listen
There are some good long answers to those charges, but few people are going to sit still for them. They won't listen to us while we distinguish the Church as the Body of Christ and the Church as we see it on the evening news. The idea that God may accomplish his purposes through sinful men is too subtle for them. They don't see that God writes straight with crooked lines. They see the crooked lines and think God's not writing.
But that is the key point, whether or not they want to see it. God could have wrapped up human history after the Resurrection, but he didn't. He left men to do his work, knowing full well what some of them would do.
Or rather it's part of the key point. The other part is that God established a body that would be his whatever his followers did to it. It would always give the body and blood of Christ to his people, and give his forgiveness to them in confession. It would guard the truth, so they would always know what he wanted them to know and to do. It would always make saints, who would show us what holiness looks like.
We believe God knows what he's doing, even if we can't see the reason. For evidence, look at the kings of Judah. I got this from the Old Testament scholar Gary Anderson in an article published years ago in an Italian newspaper. Anderson, who became a Catholic while teaching at Harvard, of all places, points out that of the fourteen kings of Israel listed in Jesus' genealogy in Matthew, twelve were bad guys. A 85 percent failure rate. (He now teaches at Notre Dame, by the way.)
God kept his promise to give David an heir (whom we know to be Jesus) through men who worshipped idols, killed people when useful, slept around, robbed their people for their own gain. Starting with David himself. Just think what the headlines would be were he running things today.
As in the Old Testament, so in the New. As Anderson writes, "when God called the church into being, he did not alter the moral DNA we share with the rest of the human race. . . . What is divine about the church, however, is not the moral character of its office holders but the eternal promise that God has bestowed upon it."
No, Not Sorry At All
My family and I were received into the Church in 2001. After the stories about the archdiocese of Boston started appearing in 2002, an Evangelical friend said, "I bet you're sorry now." No, I said. We came into the Church knowing every bad thing that can be said against the Church. We'd read the history, and the history's grim. No new evidence that Catholics are sinners surprises us. We had only to look at our own lives to know that.
In fact, the sins of Catholics were an argument for the Church's claims to be who she says she is. Of course a human institution as big and old and complex as the Church will have scandals and horrors. Sinners tend to wreck whatever they touch. But only something Divinely guided and empowered would have survived everything its members have done to it, much less shown that amazing ability for renewal and revival that marks the Church's history.
Some Catholics like quoting the Catholic writer Hilaire Belloc. A friend and ally of G. K. Chesterton's, he had a coldly realistic view of his Church. "The Catholic Church is an institution I am bound to hold divine," he said. "But for unbelievers a proof of its divinity might be found in the fact that no merely human institution conducted with such knavish imbecility would have lasted a fortnight."
In the sixth chapter of John, after the crowds had listened to Jesus long enough to decide they weren't going to follow him, Jesus asked the apostles if they were going to leave too. Simon Peter replied, "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life."
One sign of that is the Catholic Church's amazing ability for renewal and revival. In particular, the saints. We have all these mediocre people, barely distinguishable from the world, and then all these deeply good, holy people, people who live as lights in the darkness. That impressed me long before I felt the Church's attraction. That place over there, that's where amazing people are to be found.
That seems to me the best answer to challenges like my friend's, not that people like that will always listen. Where else should we go? The Church is the Body of Christ. Despite the great sins of its members — despite our sins — we meet the Lord there in a way we meet him nowhere else on earth. There he offers us the words of eternal life.
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Online Charity Auction Site in its Series E Financing
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Advised Sanofi-Genzyme Bioventures in a Series C round for Immune Design Corp., a company developing innovative technologies to strengthen patient-specific immune responses to potentially fight cancer and other chronic diseases.
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Covington Advises Autonomous Vehicle Startup in $2.6 Billion Volkswagen Investment
PALO ALTO—Covington advised Argo AI, LLC, a technology platform company that is working with leading automakers to deliver a fully integrated self-driving system, in the deal announced today with Volkswagen AG and Ford Motor Company. Volkswagen will be making a $2.6 billion investment, becoming Argo AI's second investor and building upon a $1 billion investment ...
Amy Wollensack Honored by the Metropolitan Black Bar Association
NEW YORK—The Metropolitan Black Bar Association honored Amy Wollensack as its 2019 Private Practitioner of the Year at its 35th Anniversary Gala. This award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated exemplary leadership and service and commitment to the community at large. Ms. Wollensack is co-chair of the firm's Private Equity Practice Group and a member of ...
Ralph Voltmer Named to India Business Law Journal's "International A-list"
WASHINGTON—India Business Law Journal has named Ralph Voltmer to its "International A-list." The list consists of the world's top 100 India-focused lawyers at international law firms. Mr. Voltmer, chair of the firm's India Practice, advises clients in cross-border transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances, and financings. ...
Covington Recognized with IJGlobal 2018 Awards
LONDON—Two Covington transactions were recognized with the IJGlobal 2018 Awards for African Refinancing Deal of the Year and for Middle East & North Africa Power Deal of the Year. The IJGlobal Awards celebrate the top transactions that closed over the past calendar year across the international infrastructure and energy sectors, while recognizing the ...
Covington Represents Biopharmaceutical Startup IFM Tre in $1.575B Sale to Novartis
NEW YORK—Covington represented IFM Tre, Inc. in its sale to Novartis for a $310 million upfront cash payment and up to $1.265 billion in milestone payments (for a total of $1.575 billion). IFM Tre develops chemically distinct systemic, gut-directed, and CNS-penetrant drug candidates to address several indications triggered by NLRP3, including metabolic, ...
March 20, 2019, CGTN
Daniel Levine spoke with CGTN news about China's 2019 government work report and the latest draft of a new foreign investment law. He noted that the financial performance of state-owned entities lags that of China's private sector. He added that increased foreign investment could benefit Chinese consumers.
Covington Represents the Chicago Cubs in Launch of Marquee Sports Network
WASHINGTON—Covington advised the Chicago Cubs and Northside Entertainment Holdings, LLC in the formation of a joint venture with Sinclair Broadcast Group that will own and operate Marquee Sports Network, a regional sports network based in Chicago. Marquee Sports Network will be the exclusive network of the Chicago Cubs beginning with the 2020 Major League ...
Covington Advised SK Holdings in $100M Investment
PALO ALTO—Covington advised South Korea-based SK Holdings in its $100 million investment in Kinestral Technologies, Inc. The Series D funding round was led by SK Holdings and included existing Kinestral investors like 5AM Ventures, Alexandria Real Estate, Capricorn Investment Group, and Versant Ventures. Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, Kinestral ...
Catharina Min Awarded Inaugural "Trailblazer Award" by the Korean American Bar Association
SILICON VALLEY—The Korean American Bar Association of Northern California has awarded Covington partner Catharina Min its inaugural "Trailblazer Award." The "Trailblazer Award" recognizes the outstanding achievements, commitment, and leadership of a lawyer who has paved the way for the advancement of Korean-American lawyers in the Bay Area. Ms. Min represents ...
Covington Hires Ex-Wilson Sonsini Tech Deals Pro
April 23, 2018, Law360
Suzanne Bell and Tom DeFilipps are quoted in a Law360 article regarding Bell's arrival to Covington's Technology Transactions practice. Bell says she is excited to join Covington and looks forward to helping it build its tech practice and advise clients on incorporating new technologies into their businesses. "The firm's collaborative approach will allow me to ...
Covington Nabs Veteran Tech Dealmaker From Wilson Sonsini
April 12, 2018, The Recorder
The Recorder highlights the arrival of Suzanne Bell to Covington's Technology Transactions practice. Bell says she was attracted to the firm's strong regulatory practice given the increased intersection between the technology sector and government regulations. Bell adds that she is looking forward to using her experience in technology transactions to assist ...
Latinvex Again Names Nicole Duclos and Gabriel Mesa Among "Top 100 Lawyers"
NEW YORK—Latinvex has named Covington partners Nicole Duclos and Gabriel Mesa among "Latin America's Top 100 Lawyers" in 2018. Ms. Duclos represents clients in international commercial and investment arbitration, as well as transnational litigation. Clients interviewed by Latinvex praised Ms. Duclos' extensive arbitration experience, noting that she is "ready to ...
Ingrid Rechtin Among The Recorder's "Women Leaders in Tech Law"
SAN FRANCISCO—The Recorder has named Covington partner Ingrid Rechtin to its list of "2017 Women Leaders in Tech Law." This annual recognition commemorates "recent outstanding work by California-based lawyers whose practices focus on technology companies and issues." In its profile of Ms. Rechtin, the publication highlights her representation of Sanofi in ...
Women Leaders in Tech Law: Ingrid Rechtin, Covington & Burling
October 2, 2017, The Recorder
The Recorder named Ingrid Rechtin one of its "2017 Women Leaders in Tech Law." In her profile, Ms. Rechtin provides advice to young lawyers in tech. She says, "Be flexible and open to new opportunities. The tech space evolves quickly and as a lawyer you can provide more value to your clients if you have a broader view—across industries, companies of all sizes, ...
Covington Hires Reed Smith's Former Silicon Valley Leader
May 4, 2017, The Recorder
Catharina Min and Tom DeFilipps are quoted by The Recorder in an article regarding Min's arrival to the firm's M&A practice. Min, who predominantly represents technology industry clients, notes that her interest in Covington was largely due to the firm's regulatory expertise. "They're just at the forefront of so many cutting-edge issues," says Min. "Most of ...
Covington Adds Reed Smith Tech M&A Partner in Calif.
May 4, 2017, Law360
Catharina Min and Tom DeFilipps are quoted in a Law360 article regarding Min's arrival to Covington's Mergers and Acquisitions practice. According to DeFilipps, who has worked with Min in the past, "Her ability to advise companies navigating an ever-changing technology landscape will enhance the firm's corporate practice as we continue to build our ...
Technology M&A Lawyer Joins Covington
SILICON VALLEY—Catharina Min has joined Covington as a partner in its Corporate practice in Silicon Valley. Recently named among the "Top 50 Multicultural Leaders in Technology" by the National Diversity Council, Ms. Min handles a range of transactions for U.S. and international technology companies, including M&A, private financings, joint ventures, strategic ...
Leading M&A Lawyer Joins Covington
NEW YORK—Tom Kuhn has joined Covington's Mergers and Acquisitions practice, and will focus on media and technology transactions. He will be based in the firm's New York office. Mr. Kuhn is a seasoned M&A deal maker, with experience both as a lawyer and as a banker. He also advises on corporate governance matters and provides strategic counseling. He has ...
Latinvex Names Gabriel Mesa and Nicole Duclos Among "Top 100 Lawyers"
NEW YORK—Latinvex has named Covington partners Gabriel Mesa and Nicole Duclos among "Latin America's Top 100 Lawyers" in 2017. Mr. Mesa counsels corporations in joint ventures and private mergers and acquisitions in Latin America and other emerging markets, as well as in the United States. A client described Mr. Mesa as "an excellent lawyer," noting that his ...
China Business Law Journal Names Weishi Li Among Top Lawyers
SHANGHAI—China Business Law Journal has named Covington partner Weishi Li to its "A-List" of the top 100 private practice lawyers in China. Ms. Li is one of two life sciences lawyers recognized by the magazine. China Business Law Journal's inaugural A-list is based on interviews of in-house counsel in China and around the world, as well as partners at Chinese ...
Silicon Valley Dealmaker Joins Covington
September 13, 2016, ABF Journal
Timothy Hester and Tom DeFilipps are quoted in an ABF Journal article regarding the arrival of DeFilipps to Covington. According to Hester, "Adding Tom to our Silicon Valley office is a major step forward in our plan for continued growth in California." DeFilipps says, "I am very pleased to join Covington's growing California practice." He continues, "I am ...
Covington Continues Calif. Growth With Sidley Palo Alto Leader
September 13, 2016, The Recorder
Tom DeFilipps and Doug Gibson are quoted by The Recorder in an article regarding DeFilipps' recent move to Covington, where he will serve as chair of the West Coast corporate practice. According to DeFilipps, "Covington presented to me an opportunity to do something that sounded very interesting at this point in my career." He continues, "I felt as though it was ...
Covington grabs partner from Sidley to grow NorCal offices
September 13, 2016, Daily Journal
Tom DeFilipps and Doug Gibson are quoted in a Daily Journal article regarding DeFilipps' move to Covington's Silicon Valley office. Commenting on the draw to Covington DeFilipps says, "One of the more compelling aspects of the Covington platforms is the way it allows you to meld the strength of its regulatory practice in D.C. and non-U.S. jurisdictions, like ...
Leading Silicon Valley Dealmaker Joins Covington
SILICON VALLEY—Tom DeFilipps has joined Covington as a partner in the Silicon Valley office and will serve as chair of the West Coast Corporate practice. "Adding Tom to our Silicon Valley office is a major step forward in our plan for continued growth in California," said Timothy Hester, Covington's chair. "Tom has built a successful Northern California ...
Covington Nabs Sidley NorCal Vet To Lead West Coast Deals
September 12, 2016, Law360
Timothy Hester and Tom DeFilipps are quoted in a Law360 article regarding DeFilipps' recent arrival. According to Hester, "Adding Tom to our Silicon Valley office is a major step forward in our plan for continued growth in California." He continues, "Tom has built a successful Northern California corporate practice over many years and has a demonstrated track ...
Latinvex Names Gabriel Mesa Among "Top 100 Lawyers"
NEW YORK — Latinvex has named Covington partner Gabriel Mesa among its "Latin America's Top 100 Lawyers" for the third year in a row. Resident in the firm's New York office, Mr. Mesa counsels corporations in joint ventures and private mergers and acquisitions in Latin America and other emerging markets, as well as in the United States. His work spans venture ...
Covington's Ellen Corenswet Honored by Springboard Enterprises
WASHINGTON, DC, October 24, 2014 — Springboard Enterprises honored Covington & Burling partner Ellen Corenswet at its annual Winners' Circle awards dinner in New York City on October 21. Springboard is a national organization that fosters venture capital investments in women-led high growth companies. The Springboard Winners' Circle awards are "presented to ...
European Venture Capital Fund Regulation - An Overview
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Covington Advises Illumina in Acquisition of Verinata Health
NEW YORK, January 7, 2013 — Covington & Burling advised Illumina, Inc. on its announced acquisition of Verinata Health, Inc. for cash consideration of $350 million plus up to $100 million in milestone payments through 2015. Upon completion of the acquisition, Illumina will have access to the Verinata's verifi® prenatal test, the broadest non-invasive prenatal ...
Bruce Deming Named to List of "Top 100 Lawyers" in California
SAN FRANCISCO, September 13, 2012 — Covington & Burling partner Bruce Deming has been named to the Daily Journal's list of "Top 100 Lawyers" in California. The list recognizes "lawyers who moved the needle, had an impact on the legal industry, our state, the nation and the world," said the publication's editors, who considered more than 1,000 attorneys from ...
Covington's Peets Named 'Best in Copyright'
LONDON, 27 June, 2012 — For the second straight year, Euromoney Legal Media Group named Covington & Burling partner Lisa Peets "Best in Copyright" during its Europe Women in Business Law Awards. Ms. Peets, whose practice encompasses legislative advocacy, trade and intellectual property enforcement, heads Covington's European intellectual property group, and ...
Covington Adds Leading Latin America Attorney
NEW YORK, June 13, 2012 — Covington & Burling is strengthening its transactional capabilities in Latin America with the addition of Gabriel Mesa, a senior corporate lawyer with in-depth experience in the region. Mr. Mesa joins the firm's New York office as of counsel in the firm's corporate practice where he is expected to advise corporations in joint ventures ...
Diep, Peets and Prescott Shortlisted for 'Europe Women in Business Law Awards'
LONDON, 17 May, 2012 — Euromoney Legal Media Group has named Covington & Burling partners Natalie Diep, Lisa Peets and Hilary Prescott as finalists for its second annual Europe Women in Business Law Awards. Ms. Diep, who advises clients on a wide range of corporate finance issues including mergers and acquisitions, equity offerings, private placements and ...
IRS Issues Guidance on Deferred Compensation of Nonqualified Entities under Section 457A
January 29, 2009, Covington E-Alert
Covington Advises the Venture Capital Arm of GSK on an Investment in Breakthrough Drugs
LONDON, November 26, 2007 - Covington & Burling LLP has advised SR One, the venture capital arm of GSK, on a Series B investment in Syntaxin Ltd, a biopharmaceutical company developing novel biologic drugs that control cell secretion. The round, which was co-led by SR One and Life Science Partners (LSP) with additional funds from one of Syntaxin's existing ...
Covington Advises Baltic Oil Terminals on its listing on AIM
LONDON, April 20, 2006 - Covington & Burling has advised Baltic Oil Terminals (Baltic) on its £31.4 million placing and listing on the London Stock Exchange's AIM market. Baltic, a London-based company, has been established to invest in oil infrastructure projects and upstream activities in Russia and other countries in the former Soviet Union.Baltic will raise ...
Covington & Burling Announces Ten New Partners
WASHINGTON, D.C., October 3, 2005 - Covington & Burling announced the election of ten new partners, effective October 1. Stuart Stock, chair of the firm's management committee, commented: "These exceptional lawyers reflect the strength, excellence and diversity of the firm, and the continuing growth of our practices across the firm." Covington's newest partners ...
Covington & Burling Announces Five New Partners
WASHINGTON, D.C., September 30, 2004 - Covington & Burling announced the election of five new partners, effective October 1. Stuart C. Stock, chair of the firm's management committee, commented: "These fine lawyers very much reflect the strength, excellence, and diversity of the firm." Covington's newest partners and their backgrounds are as follows: Robert ...
Covington & Burling Announces New Counsel
May 8, 2002 - WASHINGTON, NEW YORK, LONDON & SAN FRANCISCO - Covington & Burling has promoted seven attorneys to counsel positions effective April 1, 2002. The new counsel are Dennis B. Auerbach, Wendy L. Feng, Marie A. Lavalleye, John B. Maclay, Lucinda Osborne, Lisa Peets and Elaine W. Stone. Mr. Auerbach is Of Counsel in the Washington office. His ...
Business Law for the Start-Up Netpreneur - A Seminar on Fundamental Legal Issues
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Had you read this article ten years ago, you would probably have learned more and remembered it longer. Age-related cognitive decline is nearly universal. Neural cells atrophy and die, and the synapses that connect them and transfer information from one area of the brain to another irreversibly deteriorate with age. It's harder to recall names and process information, solve thorny problems, and multi-task. It may happen much sooner than you think, too: A 2009 University of Virginia study of 2,000 adults showed that some brain skills, like the ability to make fast comparisons, peak at age 22, and memory loss can begin as early as 37.
Which is why it's little surprise that the brain game industry is as big as it, with tens of millions of players memorizing grid patterns, spotting birds in ever-changing formations, or being prompted to think of as many words as possible that begin with "comm" The games might help: Their ability to stall the degenerative effects of aging, are "plausible, but not proven," says Barry Gordon, a professor of cognitive science at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. "Doing a lot of crossword puzzles will make you really good at crossword puzzles," he adds. "But you can develop and challenge your brain reading the Washington Post cover-to-cover," Gordon says.
Which is why you might want to first turn to the bigger tools you have to keep you sharp — low-tech lifestyle upgrades that are proven to keep your brain healthy, and even make it stronger.


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Iran's Wave of Brain Drain
Surna Sattari, the science and technology vice president of Iran, denied that brain drain in Iran, calling the elite escape "an organized move".
He dismissed statistics from world centers that Iran ranks high in brain drain and elite migration, declaring the number of educated immigrants "40000 educated a year."
People's emigration, of course, is such that he could not deny, admitting, "Of course, not by the fact that the total migration is diminishing, but by the type of migration that is moving towards investment and job migration." (State-run Khabar online website, 28 October 2019)
Minimizing the number of elite migration and brain drain immigration is happening, while government officials have acknowledged the influx of elite and educated immigrants abroad, and while Baqir Larijani said: "The elite human resources and talents can play a significant role as the future maker in enhancing the country's scientific indicators. One of the axes considered in the evolution and innovation of medical science education is the discussion of the organization of talented health forces in the form of identifying, promoting and guiding them. Iran has the second-highest rate of brain drain in the world, with between 150000 and 180000 educated immigrants annually, and there is a need for serious planning to use these capacities domestically. " (state-run news agency Young Journalists Club, 13 August 2019)
Regarding the elite escape and migration abroad Mohsen Safaee Farahani, a member of the so-called reformist faction said: "From 1989 to this day, Iran has the highest brain migration rate in the World Bank reports. This is a point where officials are easily overpassing it. The government does not care what causes these forces to leave the country easily."
According to the German Federal Office for Migration and Refugees, "more than 47 percent of Iranian asylum seekers have completed university education. Nearly 40 percent of Iranian asylum seekers have a diploma degree. According to the report, only 9 percent of Iranians had completed their first year of high school, and no one among thousands of Iranian refugees was illiterate." (Deutsche Welle Website, 20 August 2019)
The Eqtesad Online website on 29 October 2018 acknowledged that "academic unemployment is twice as high as the illiterates." "The Iranian labor market has been plagued by a large population of college graduates for years, and there is a long line of demand for jobs. Young people, all of whom have a college degree in different varieties of bachelor to a doctorate degree, share the same mindset about jobs and future careers."
Aftab Yazd daily wrote: "Many experts believe that the emigration of the educated people of the country is tied to a lack of suitable jobs, and that is why these people are forced to leave the country to find a better future and the only solution for that is emigration. However, the number of graduating emigrants is increasing each year, and management posts are becoming more vacant than a specialist. But that's not all, these days while speaking with most of the people, even if they don't have the ability to emigrate, at least think of it as a way to escape, once they have the right conditions, because they see a better future in emigration in developed countries. "
On the wave of emigration last year, the Iran Diplomacy website wrote: "Over the past year we have seen a surge in emigration from the country and the acquisition of property and apartments in countries such as Turkey, Georgia and others by the Iranians... besides that the wave of brain drain should also be considered. These are part of the damage that has been inflicted on the country over the past one and a half years." (21 October 2019)


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Mass Murderers Don't Drive Teslas
June 2, 2022 Like 0 Steve Nelson
Sometimes we can't see the forest for the trees.
With yet another mass murder, this time in a Tulsa, OK medical facility, the nation reels. The trees are obvious, although identifying the species is complicated.
The easy availability of weapons is accurately cited as a root cause, although 2nd Amendment zealots, the NRA and most Republicans argue that a gun is only as lethal as the triggerman's intent. Others claim that it is a mental health problem, an assertion that is, perhaps, self-evident. One in robust mental health is unlikely to commit mass murder.
But step back a few paces. A forest may appear.
The title of this post offers a hint. While the age and ethnic or racial identity of those who settle grievances with guns are not readily predictable, excluding luxury car owners is a safe bet.
The roots of gun violence in the United States grow in the toxic soil of inequality and social indifference.
Results of a fascinating study were published in 2019. The study was conducted by two faculty members at the University of La Verne in California. I came upon the little known study while seeking evidence for a comment I made in response to a New York Times column. I sought supportive evidence for this excerpt:
"Furthermore, legislate a healthy society. Conservatives have created an income gap that leaves millions in desperate poverty. Conservatives have starved school systems so kids are alienated and there are few if any mental health supports. Find me a school shooter who comes from a comfortable Darien neighborhood and wears his loafers and chinos with an assault weapon accessory. The GOP has created a monstrous society and it is no surprise that monsters emerge."
While there is no database of mass murderers' tax returns, the La Verne researchers looked for significant correlations between mass murder and income inequality in 3,144 U.S. counties. Their conclusion is critically important.
"Counties with growing levels of income inequality are more likely to experience mass shootings. We assert that one possibility for this finding is that income inequality fosters an environment of anger and resentment that ultimately leads to violence."
They make an additional distinction, also of great import: The key variable is not poverty per se. It is the growth of inequality that predicts mass murder (defined as three or more deaths).
These paragraphs are quite persuasive:
"Numerous sociologists and criminologists over the years explored the correlates of overall homicide rates at the population-level. This research provides a good starting-point for understanding how income inequality may contribute to mass shootings. These researchers largely draw on a relative deprivation perspective to explain the connection between economic disparities and violence. According to Robert Merton, an early forerunner of this perspective, communities with large differences of household income maintain an environment of anger, frustration, resentment, and hostility. Referred to as goal blockage, the effects of relative deprivation are particularly severe when a population finds it difficult to achieve socioeconomic success and status.
To this end, research in public health and epidemiology provides some concrete evidence that income inequality can produce an unstable and hostile social environment. According to Wilkinson and Pickett, inequality is strongly associated with feelings of status insecurity, which is an important predictor of stress and anxiety. Researchers also show that those exposed to environments with a higher probability of being judged negatively by others, which should be more common in unequal environments, tend to possess greater levels of stress and other negative health outcomes.
Furthermore, research from psychology shows that social inequality is not only associated with stress and anxiety, but also aggression. According to this literature, people exposed to unequal environments are more likely to internalize the social norms of power and domination, as opposed to equality and reciprocity. Specifically, those socialized in unequal environments are skeptical of notions of justice and fairness, which promotes hostility and violence. Similarly, others suggest that the salience of competition as typically found in unequal environments may lead to violence and homicide, while related research points to a potential relationship between inequality and the prevalence of youth bullying."
Their conclusion is necessary for understanding the unique problem the United States has with gun violence in general and mass murder specifically. The correlation between income inequality and gun violence is inarguable. But their conclusion, while necessary, is not sufficient.
Violence, bullying, stress, anxiety, instability and hostility are both the result of and perpetuated by income and opportunity inequality. The communities experiencing growth in economic and social inequality also have the sparsest resources for mitigating these effects.
Schools in such communities have larger, often unmanageable class sizes. Discipline tends to be punitive – exacerbating, not ameliorating, anti-social behavior. These schools are likely to have overwhelmed or non-existent counseling staff. Socially isolated or desperately unhappy children more easily fly beneath the radar and their emotional challenges can become raging pathology.
Families in these communities have more economic stress and higher rates of domestic violence, fueled by frustration and disappointment. They too have fewer resources to access.
The study finally concludes:
"This study provides evidence that counties with growing levels of income inequality experience more mass shootings. In addition, scholars show that today's more pressing social problems are highly correlated with inequality. Given the evidence, the major policy implication of our study is that part of the solution to solve the growing mass shootings epidemic, and a litany of other social problems, may involve creating policies that can reduce the growing income inequality between Americans."
To use a trite but apt phrase, income inequality in the United States is a feature, not a bug. Driven by the myth of meritocracy and the mirage of the American Dream, the fabric of the Great Society has been steadily unraveled.
With particular intentionality beginning in the Reagan era, the notion of a compassionate society has been surrendered to a national ethic of "you deserve what you get and get what you deserve." Escalating gun violence, including increasing outbursts of mass homicidal rage, are what we get.
And from the perspective of debilitating income inequality, it is also what we deserve.
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Q: webpack 4 - Module parse failed: Unexpected character '�' (1:0) on simple JS file So doing some simple webpack learning. Following this tutorial: https://www.valentinog.com/blog/webpack-tutorial/
Currently just trying to get .src/index.js to build to ./dist/main.js by running npm run build
There is nothing else in the ./src folder besides index.js and the entire contents of ./src/index.js is
window.console.log('hello world');

And I get this error in the console.
Hash: 61965fd874c7fad84f98
Version: webpack 4.19.0
Time: 76ms
Built at: 09/16/2018 4:37:31 PM
 1 asset
Entrypoint main = main.js
[0] ./src/index.js 177 bytes {0} [built] [failed] [1 error]

WARNING in configuration
The 'mode' option has not been set, webpack will fallback to 'production'
for this value. Set 'mode' option to 'development' or 'production' to enable
defaults for each environment.
You can also set it to 'none' to disable any default behavior. Learn more:
https://webpack.js.org/concepts/mode/

ERROR in ./src/index.js 1:0
Module parse failed: Unexpected character '�' (1:0)
You may need an appropriate loader to handle this file type.
(Source code omitted for this binary file)

This will not build the bundle.
However when the contents of ./src/index.js is nothing and it's completely empty it builds fine.
The contents of main.js when it builds under the above condition:
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I am sorta stumped right now, webpack shouldn't need a special loader for regular js was my understanding of how it worked.
Extra info
node -v: 10.4.1 (managed with nvm)
npm -v: 6.1.0
webpack: ^4.19.0
webpack-cli: ^3.1.0

A: Error seems to be the byte-order-mark (bom) Phil mentioned in the comments. Solved when I tried this fix: https://unix.stackexchange.com/questions/381230/how-can-i-remove-the-bom-from-a-utf-8-file on the index.js and then built again.

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