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Trump's Re-Election Strategy Wanda Eaves-Taylor Politics September 13, 2020 September 13, 2020 12 Minutes What is Trump's strategy? By David Leonhardt August 28, 2020 [ nytimes.com ] The goal of this week's Republican convention wasn't always clear. At times, it presented President Trump — as a champion of immigrants, a promoter of racial justice and a defender of women — in ways that obviously conflicted with his entire time as a public figure. Trump's campaign doesn't really think it can reinvent him in the minds of most voters at this stage, does it? No, it doesn't. But it doesn't have to, either. And there was indeed a method to the through-the-looking-glass messages that the convention was offering this week. Trump's record on diversity and national unity — on race, immigration and gender — is a problem for him. It makes him anathema to many progressives, who would never vote for him, of course. But it also weighs on some swing voters and disaffected Republicans who haven't yet made up their minds, polls suggest. This group includes people who voted for Trump in 2016 and flipped to the Democrats in the 2018 midterms. It includes people who didn't used to express concern about racism but have begun doing so in recent months. It includes whites and a significant number of Latinos, among others. To these voters, the question of Trump's racism or sexism isn't binary. They know he can be ugly — or "unfiltered," as his daughter Ivanka Trump put it last night. But these swing voters have their limits. To vote for Trump in 2020, they want to believe that he is different from the worst version of himself. One of the Republican Party's main goals of the past four nights was giving these voters permission to believe that. That's why the convention included testimonials to his personal character — as well as a parade of female, Black and Latino speakers (unlike many recent White House meetings). "I can tell you, he really cares," Ja'Ron Smith, the highest-ranking Black official in Trump's White House, said from the stage last night. For the same reason, the Trump campaign has already been aggressive in spending money on Spanish-language ads, especially in Arizona, Florida and North Carolina. "What the Republicans know is they don't need to win a majority of our vote," Chuck Rocha, a Latino strategist and the author of "Tío Bernie," about Bernie Sanders's outreach efforts, told my colleague Ian Prasad Philbrick. Trump won about 30 percent of the Latino vote in 2016 and is trying to do slightly better this year. The main target, Rocha added, is "Latino men who care a lot about law and order and keeping their families safe." Trump's overall campaign strategy came into focus this week. It looks like this: Sand off the worst parts of his image with voters who haven't yet made up their minds. Offer a misleading defense of his records on the coronavirus. Remind people of the growing pre-virus economy. And define Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as politically correct establishment figures who will refuse to stand up to rioters or socialists. "Your vote," Trump said in his speech closing the convention last night, "will decide whether we protect law-abiding Americans, or whether we give free rein to violent anarchists, agitators and criminals who threaten our citizens." This week, Republicans had the nation's political stage to make their case, just as Democrats had it the previous week to make theirs: against Trump as a lying, racist, corrupt, would-be authoritarian. The terms of the debate are set. The campaign has less than 10 weeks remaining. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Republican Convention: Best and Worst Moments From Trump's Big Night Our columnists and contributors give their rankings. The New York Times Opinion Writers August 28, 2020 It is no secret that I am NOT a Trump supporter. I have nothing against the Republican Party, but I have no love for Trump – the kind of politician he is, the kind of ungodly man he is. So, I am biased in my opinion on that issue. This is MY post and I have no desire to occupy MY space with the "best" moments (in my opinion, there were none!) of the Republican National Convention. You can go to the Times and read it for yourself if you'd like. I have chosen to look at what the opinion writers have chosen as the Worst Moments : Wajahat Ali With a straight face, Trump said he can modestly say he had done more for Black people than any other president since Lincoln. He said this after an entire evening of Republican speakers bashed Black Lives Matter, their supporters and millions of demonstrators who protested against police brutality. He said this as a birther. He said this as one of his supporters just killed two people in Kenosha and overnight became a right-wing hero. Jamelle Bouie Trump's acceptance speech was long and intolerably boring, but what was offensive was the entire display in front of the White House. It was corrupt, but more than that it was a statement of contempt for the basic republican principle that the people are sovereign, not the leader they elect. The unmistakable message sent by erecting MAGA banners in front of the White House is that the government is Trump, and Trump is the government. For all the talk of "heritage" and "history" from this president and his allies, this is what it looks like to attack our founding values. Linda Chavez It was bad enough that Trump commandeered the White House for a what looked like a super-spreader party. His speech was not that of a successful incumbent, but a scared underdog whose only hope is to persuade voters the Democrats are socialists who want to burn down the country. Let's pray none of the maskless guests spread Covid-19 through the crowd. Gail Collins Rudy Giuliani — like being stuck with your cranky Uncle Fred at the end of a really long cocktail party. Ross Douthat The inability of any speaker, civilian or politician, to resolve the tension between the usual incumbent claims that Things Have Never Been Better and the grim reality of the Covid-19 death rate and the unemployment rate. There were other tensions — blaming Biden for being too tough on crime in the 1990s and blaming him for being too lax on crime now; claiming Americans won't be safe in Biden's presidency by citing trends that have worsened under Trump. But the basic problem for this convention is that the Republicans were trying to sell an incumbent administration that failed to prevent a continuing crisis — evident in the very design of the convention itself — and nobody tonight, up to Trump himself, had any rhetorical solution save evasion. Michelle Goldberg Trump's speech was demagogic and full of filthy lies but at least it was extremely boring. Nicole Hemmer With more than a thousand maskless people packed tightly on the South Lawn, Trump staged a campaign rally at the White House — a violation of both norms and possibly law. It's the perfect encapsulation of his presidency: obscene and corrupt, with little regard for human life. Nicholas Kristof Rudy Giuliani was shameless in fear-mongering, painting New York City as a dangerous nightmare of Democratic rule. In fact, New York City has seen just over one murder a day on average so far this year; in the last two years of Giuliani's term as mayor, New York City's murder rate was much higher than it is now. Matt Labash Was wrestling over who should get my dry-cleaning bill after hearing so much ridiculousness that I kept spitting bourbon through my nose, thus ruining my MAGA sweater. But the prize goes to Dan Scavino, Trump's former golf caddy and current social media director, who had the cojones to actually say, "I wish you could be at [Trump's] side with me to see his endless kindness to everyone he meets." This, of the guy who actually tweeted: "Happy Thanksgiving to all — even the haters and losers!" Tonight's R.N.C. prom theme was "America, Land of Greatness." Good thing it wasn't "Land of Self-Awareness." Liz Mair Ivanka taking the stage with her father, and Melania trying to greet her with a smile, but then immediately looking freaked out and very much not pleased to see her stepdaughter. Weird family vibes that the rest of the country didn't really need to be involved in. Daniel McCarthy Mitch McConnell had to be included in the convention, but he didn't have to go on the final night, when his dryness would be conspicuous. He was a reminder of how uninspiring the G.O.P. was before Trump. Melanye Price Trump saying that electing Joe Biden will give us health problems including heart attacks when he has failed to take any responsibility for the worst public health crisis in American history. It was particularly vulgar at an event on the White House lawn with unmasked attendees who were not socially distancing. Bret Stephens Ivanka Trump. Yes, her speech was polished and effective and maybe she'll be the next governor of Florida. Till then, who elected her viceroy of these colonies? Mimi Swartz Trump claiming that he's done more for Black Americans than any president since Abraham Lincoln. Héctor Tobar Satirists, comedians and surrealist poets all rejoiced at the absurd tableau of Trump's closing speech: a generalissimo with a comb-over, hovering over an audience of sycophants who were so deeply enthralled by his demagogy, they risked infection by a deadly virus to bask in his presence. I never imagined I'd see the White House this sullied by the weirdness of a cult of personality: sad. Peter Wehner Rudy Giuliani. He started the speech coiled with anger; by the end, he was uncoiled and enraged — sputtering, yelling into an empty auditorium, his voice cracking, his glasses slipping off his nose. Once "America's Mayor," Giuliani long ago became a sad figure; he's now a pathetic one. Will Wilkinson Trump's use of the White House as a political prop to declare "l'état, c'est moi" — to undermine the distinctions between state and party, office and occupant — is a shocking betrayal of our nation's republican ideals. It was a crime against the meaning of America far greater than if he had ripped the flags gaudily arrayed around him from their poles, tossed them in a heap and burned them in a towering bonfire. Trump also betrayed his country by packing a crowd of partisans, maskless and undistanced, into the South Lawn. "Four more years," they chanted. Thanks to Trump's failure, thousands of Americans won't be getting even one more year. What Else Mattered ? Wajahat Ali Consistency should matter. Trump and Republicans spent the night painting a picture of America as a violent, dangerous hellscape where rioters and looters have taken control. Then Trump bragged and lied about all of his accomplishments in making this country great. That's not really an effective message for an incumbent, who's been the leader of the country for four years. Trump basically made the case to vote for Biden. Jamelle Bouie What else mattered: Trump is the unambiguous underdog in this election. His tasks is to regain just enough lost ground to eke out an Electoral College victory. This speech was an opportunity to do just that, and he failed. If you were on the fence about Trump, nothing in this rote, laundry list of a speech will likely assuage your concerns. Trump could have reintroduced himself to the public, he could have shown his commitment to solving problems like the deadly pandemic killing a thousand Americans each day. He did neither, wasting an important chance to shift the ground of the campaign. Linda Chavez Using the White House as a backdrop for a political convention was a travesty, but so was filling the audience (amid a pandemic) with federal workers like the I.C.E. agents the president pointed to during the speech. The White House should not be a prop for a reality show president. Gail Collins Trump announced his candidacy in an inappropriate place (White House lawn) to an audience that was way too squished for coronavirus summer. That was actually the only exciting part. Ross Douthat Well, the president gave a speech. It previewed some plausible lines of attack against Biden for the fall; it cited some genuine achievements; it had some predictable falsehoods and exaggerations … but mostly it just went on forever, in that singsong that Trump falls into when he's reading a teleprompter and finds the prepared text a little dull. Biden's speech a week ago was tighter and better; this one was by turns OK and tedious, neither a hectoring authoritarian balcony performance nor a successful populist stemwinder. Overall the Republican convention was a more impressive piece of entertainment than what the Democrats put together, but it ended with a fizzle and a yawn. Michelle Goldberg The night Donald Trump was elected, Rachel Maddow told her shellshocked audience, "You're not dead and you haven't gone to hell." Rarely have I been less sure. To watch this hateful huckster brand the White House with banners bearing his name, turning it into a stage set for American caudillismo, was a low point in the history of the presidency. It was like something out of "The Man In The High Castle." It was a defilement. Nicole Hemmer Tonight revealed the central contradiction of Trump's campaign. After insisting Trump's presidency has been the most successful in history, speakers warned the nation was cracking apart, wracked by chaos and lawlessness. Even if you don't think that's Trump's fault (which: really?), he neither prevented nor fixed it. Not a great argument for a second term. Nicholas Kristof With Covid-19 recently claiming about one American life every 80 seconds, President Trump should be modeling social distancing and the wearing of masks. Instead, masks were barely visible and chairs were close, spreading the worst kind of public health messaging to the American public. Matt Labash The R.N.C. was as dispiriting as the D.N.C. At a time of multiple crises, when we most need good, honest leadership, we instead get relentless dishonesty. Democrats lie about "peaceful protests," as cities are torched and ransacked. Republicans lie about Covid-19, a virus we didn't even know existed 10 months ago, but which is now our third-leading killer, having taken nearly 185,000 American lives. These are the choices, folks: bunco men vs. flim-flammers. Bloods vs. Crips, engaged in gang warfare for its own sake. I, for one, will be voting my conscience, which dictates that I can't vote. Not this cycle. Why reward the bastards? Liz Mair Tom Cotton's speech was better than those from other potential 2024 contenders, including Mike Pence and Mike Pompeo, but his delivery was far worse, more stilted and inauthentic sounding than what we got from Tim Scott and, yes, Ivanka and Donald Trump Jr. He sounded like a bog-standard career politician in a world where people have gotten used to someone leading the G.O.P. who sounds about as far away from that as is possible. Daniel McCarthy The night seemed too rote, too safe too often, with good messages deflated by lackluster or past-their-prime messengers like Rudy Giuliani. Melanye Price It's not clear yet whether they will pick up new supporters, but the Republicans did an excellent job of reminding supporters what's at stake in this fictional America, clarifying whom they should view as the enemy and fomenting hostility toward people who are different or just simply disagree with them. Bret Stephens Trump's long speech, often demagogic and nasty, was also probably the most politically effective of his presidency. Biden needs to up his game, a lot, or he's going to be this year's version of other Senate war horses turned failed presidential candidates: John McCain, Bob Dole, Walter Mondale, George McGovern and John Kerry. Mimi Swartz Another night of mass-spreading mendacity. Tom Cotton accuses Joe Biden of coddling dictators. Rudy Giuliani paints New York City as a chaotic, violent dystopia. Ivanka Trump says her dad is a champion of women and children. The president promises to end anarchy. Democrats who spent the last four nights watching Netflix aren't ready for what's coming. Héctor Tobar In 2016, Trump's insurgent candidacy resonated with voters in "heartland" communities who felt unseen by the political establishment. This year, I spent the four days of the Republican convention driving across "flyover" America. I sensed a Trump fatigue setting in. The president's meanspirited reality show hasn't delivered the promised greatness — no matter how many convention speakers said it did. Peter Wehner The Trump campaign has settled on its theme, which is as subtle as a jackhammer. Trump is all that stands between "the forgotten man" and carnage: death, darkness, violence, riots, anarchy, mayhem, cultural revolution, the death of God. Democrats may be infuriated by this line of attack, but they'd be fools to ignore the danger it poses to them. NThe through line of this week was lies, the bolder the better. The purpose is to disorient Americans. Trump can win only if Americans enter his hall of mirrors. An awful lot hinges on them declining the offer. Will Wilkinson The Republican Party is all-in on the message that rioting, looting and violence have broken out in Democratic cities across the country on Donald Trump's watch, and he has been unable to do anything to rein it in … which is why Americans won't be safe if the other guy is elected. This is an incoherent position. But once you dial into Trump's authoritarian frequency, you grasp that the supposed root of the violent urban disorder of Republican fever dreams is that Democrats are allowed to have political authority at all. If Trump is re-elected, he might put an end to the perils of two-party rule for good. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Previous Post Christians and Trump Next Post Trump's Military Comments	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
HomeShootingArchery Why Competition Archery Is a Must-Try Sport Taylor Walston 0 November 30, 2021 5:32 pm Archery is a wonderfully accessible sport. It's attainable for aspiring athletes of any ability and any age. It has longevity, meaning tha A Hunter's First Trad Bow Buck You Got Archery Equipment for Christmas. Now What? Easton Releases New Sonic 6.0 Hunting Arrow for 2022 Archery is a wonderfully accessible sport. It's attainable for aspiring athletes of any ability and any age. It has longevity, meaning that an archer can enjoy competing for years. So, why not start now? Team USA archer Matthew Nofel confirmed to us that his love for the sport began at a young age. He was 8 years old when he asked his parents for a bow and arrows for Christmas. They started him with a toy set — you know, the kind with suction cup arrows — but he had bigger dreams. He asked his parents for a real bow, found a coach, joined the Junior Olympic Archery Development program and made it onto the Junior Dream Team. "I fell in love with it," Nofel said. "Once we found a club for me to shoot in, I made so many friends. It's a great community. I love the challenge, always being able to push myself, and it's very accessible, I think, physically." Fast-forward to 2021 and he's a resident athlete with Team USA, with a recurve men's team silver medal from the Hyundai Archery World Championship on his resume. We spoke with him at that very same competition to ask him about why competition archery is something every archer should try. Nofel cites the ability to push yourself to be better as one of the biggest reasons. "You're shooting against your personal best," he said. "If you're starting out and you've only shot out to 20 yards, you try to push yourself to 30 yards, 40 yards, trying to increase your score. A good measure of how you're doing is to compete against others, which is such a great challenge of the sport." So, what is it, exactly, that makes competitive archery so exciting? What is it that keeps Nofel coming back to competition? "The No. 1 thing is the feeling I get from competing, especially when I've done well; to know that I've put all the work in and been rewarded by it, it's just a great feeling," Nofel said. "Then, the adrenaline you get on the line in a head-to-head match. Then, the team round. In the team round you have your team buddies you're shooting with. And then, coming to events, being around other teams. Socially it's a lot of fun and then competitively you get to get after it." Nofel's advice for archers wanting to make the leap from recreational archery to competitive archery is much like a famous slogan: Just do it. "You just gotta jump in," he said. "I think even if you feel like you're not ready to do it, there's no reason not to go and do it, especially at a local level. You get signed up, you go, and the worst thing that can happen is that you have a great day of shooting with your friends and probably end up hooked like me." He suggests looking into USA Archery's JOAD program, National Field Archery Association tournaments or 4-H competitions. You can always go to your local archery shop and ask around. They'll know what organizations are available in your area. "If you have the ability to shoot arrows safely at a target, go and have fun and go from there," he said. Once you've found a competition or tournament to participate in, how do you prepare? Nofel says it's all about consistency. "You have to go in and shoot the same way you do in practice," he said. "You practice all day long to get arrows close to the middle. And if you get to a competition and you try to do something different to shoot better, now you're shooting differently — and it probably will not be better. So even at the world championship level, I step up to the line and I run through my same checklist that I do in practice every day." A consistent shot process is the key to success in archery. Repetition is the name of the game. "I go by the NTS shot process by Coach Lee," Nofel said. "Every shot I'm running my process. So even if I step into a medal match or one-arrow shoot off or sudden death match, I get up and I do my process, I focus on myself and execute the best shot I can and the result is the result." It's easy to get caught up in the fact that you're at a competition, but if you follow your process and stay focused, you'll shoot just as well as you do at home. "Don't let stepping up to a bigger tournament freak you out," Nofel said. "I started in JOAD and I learned OK, you go and you register and you get to the event, they tell you where you're shooting, and then you go do an equipment inspection and then you go and shoot. Then I got to a USAT tournament, a national tournament, and I registered for it, I went, they told me where to shoot, I had an equipment inspection and I went and shot. You start local, you learn how to do it, and after that everything else is getting bigger, but you're still stepping up and you're still shooting your same shot." Competing in archery tournaments is a great way to take the skills you've been honing in your backyard or at a favorite range and test them against yourself and other archers. You'll make friends, better yourself as an athlete and become part of an entire network of people who are passionate about archery. Don't be afraid to step up to the line and nock your first arrow as a competitive archer. 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By ArvigDecember 4, 2020December 9th, 2020News Arvig Announces Purchase of Directories Arvig today announced the acquisition of Statewide Directories of Kennewick, Wash. The purchase adds six new directories to the Arvig portfolio which is managed by the Arvig Media team. With three directories that cover parts of Washington and Oregon and an additional three directories covering regions of Montana, the purchase represents an opportunity to expand Arvig Media's digital media products, including services such as websites development, internet advertising, search engine optimization and social media management, into these relatively untapped markets. "Adding Statewide Directories to our portfolio maximizes the efficiencies of our processes and expertise of our core staff," said David Schornack, director of business development and sales. "We're excited to welcome the team to Arvig and to embrace many of their successful strategies as we continue to grow our digital media business." The directories are published in Walla Walla, Wash, La Grande Ore., the Tri Cities of Kennewick, Pasco, and Richland, Wash., Bozeman, Mont., Helena, Mont., and Great Falls, Mont. About Arvig Arvig is a Minnesota employee-owned and operated wired telecommunications company that provides high-speed cutting-edge telecommunications products and services, as well as directories and digital media services via the Arvig Media team. Arvig is located in Perham, Minnesota; it is committed to connecting its customers to the world with cutting-edge information technology. Founded in 1950 as a small family-owned telephone company, it has grown to the 39th largest independently owned and operated telecommunications provider. According to Minneapolis Star Tribune, Arvig is ranked as one best place to work in Minnesota. Visit www.arvigbusiness.com and www.arvigmedia.com for additional information.	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Can Jazz or Mavericks catch the Lakers for the eighth seed? By Kurt HelinMar 25, 2013, 12:33 PM EDT The Los Angeles Lakers are back in a more familiar place — the team being chased rather than the team playing catch-up. Granted, the Lakers aren't really used to being chased for the eighth seed, but still it's better to be the team being chased than the other way around. Both the Dallas Mavericks and Utah Jazz are two games back of the Lakers for the chance to face the Spurs in the first round. Can either of those teams catch the Lakers? Maybe. Dallas is playing well and Utah's schedule softens up, but both are going to need a lot more wins. Dallas is 7-3 in its last 10 games and have pushed up the standings since he return of Dirk Nowitzki. While it seemed a long shot they could get back in the mix, the fall of the Jazz has put them just a couple steps behind the Lakers. The reason we are talking about this at all is Utah has not looked like a playoff team lately — they have lost four games in a row and nine of their last 11. They were a playoff team that came back to the pack, let themselves get caught. Players in Utah are frustrated — Paul Millsap has complained about playing time — and coach Ty Corbin can't seem to find a rotation, a combination to turn this thing around. Two games is not going to be easy to make up on the Lakers, but it's impossible if they don't start winning. A lot. Utah's best hope is the schedule — theirs gets softer while the Lakers gets harder. Dallas has a tough stretch but could finish strong. Utah has 12 games left, eight at home where the Jazz are 24-9 on the season. Of those dozen games, only five are against playoff teams. The Jazz have the struggling 76ers and Suns to start the week in Utah — those are must wins that could start a little run for Utah. Dallas has a dozen games left, seven at home and five on the road. They play seven of those 12 against playoff teams but five of those are their next five games (including at the Lakers April 2). If Dallas can get through those five games and still be close, they have a chance. The Lakers have 12 games left also, split evenly between home and road (with a four-game road trip this week). The Lakers have seven playoff teams left on their schedule including four of their last six. The Lakers had a soft schedule last week of the Suns and Wizards and lost both, a missed opportunity they could regret. The bottom line for the Lakers is they have a cushion, they have to just keep winning and they are in. (It's hard to see any of these teams closing a three game gap with the hot Rockets for the seven seed, or 3.5 with the Warriors at six.) But if the Lakers continue to stumble the schedule favors Utah — if Utah can keep tripping over it's own feet. And Dallas is in the mix as well. This could be a very interesting three weeks at the bottom of the Western Conference.	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Unitarian Universalist Church of Saco Biddeford Saco, Maine 04072 [email protected] UU Church of Saco & Biddeford 60 School Street, Saco, Maine 04072 SUNDAY WORSHIP @ 9:00 AM Committee on Ministries Newsletter (The Messenger) Weekly Update (Friday Flyer) Religious Exploration Faith in Action Team Green Sanctuary Bon Appetit Meal Program Saco Food Pantry Earthen Spiral Community Coven Harbour Singers Alphabet Soup (GLBT) Caring Connection We gather together in spiritual community because we need constant reminders of what matters most in life. In a world of heartbreak and dehumanization, our congregations and communities call us to our better selves. We learn to live with more wisdom, more connection, and more compassion. Our Worship Services are weekly reflections that weave together our own thoughts and experiences with music, beauty, poetry, and words that both comfort and challenge. Our programs for all ages inspire us, and awaken us to our capacities to make a difference in our own lives and in the world. We are inspired not just by religious sources but by the people with whom we journey: the diverse and spirited Unitarian Universalists. Connect with us to join in. Friday Flyer – January 17, 2020 Friday Flyer – January 3, 2020 January Messenger Friday Flyer – December 27, 2019 Friday Flyer I was raised in the flowing, golden prairies and rolling hills of central North Dakota. My parents were elementary school teachers, and my younger sister and I had what most would call a happy, normal childhood – privileged and protected, cradled in the embrace of our large German-Russian family and the Catholic Church. From a very early age, music was an essential part of my life, and given that Church was central to everything we did, it was only natural that the two became interwoven for me. I was fascinated by it all – the ritual, the music, the mystery, the awe. I was most especially interested in people's experiences of these things. I joined the Jesuit Volunteer Corps after getting my BA in Psychology, and was sent to Tacoma, Washington, to work at Nativity House, a day shelter for the homeless and marginalized. From the moment I walked in the doors, I knew it was where I was supposed to be. My eyes and heart were opened wide to the realities of our society and the struggles of our marginalized peoples. It was at Nativity House that I first began to really name and explore my call to ministry. I also began to explore the feminine divine, pagan spirituality, and discovered how to use art, journaling, meditation, and nature as ways to connect with Spirit. My decision to come out as a lesbian at age 29 was a monumental shift in my image of self and how I moved through the world. I spent the next ten years discovering all it meant to be queer in today's world – and in my world, with my family and friends and co-workers. As I lived more and more into this truth, my spirituality began to emerge in a deeper and fuller way. In 2010, Spirit led me to two congregations at the exact same time – a UU Fellowship and a Unity church. I became the administrator of one and the pianist of the other and fell in lovewith both. My call to ministry came booming out of the wilderness loud and clear, and both congregations encouraged and nurtured me toward seminary. My mom is my biggest supporter and will always hold a strong sense of home for me in the middle of North Dakota. I am deeply committed to my beloved partner, Diana, who is also a UU minister, and her 15 year old son, Aidan. I am a musician and composer, love animals and books, and am slowly improving my skills in both cooking and knitting. Nature is an important source of renewal and inspiration, and I especially find comfort in trees, mountains, and the wind that sweeps across the prairie. I like to get out hiking and camping whenever I can - there's nothing better than a book and a hammock, gently swinging in the trees. For more information about Rev. Shay please go to http://www.revshaymackay.com. You may contact her directly by email by clicking here. © 2020 UU Church of Saco & Biddeford	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Tag: Notes On Hope Suggested Reading November 12, 2018 November 19, 2018 November 19, 2018 Linda Reimer Hi everyone, here are our recommended titles for the week, for last week! Apologies for the delay in posting; between vacation days and our charming inclement weather at the end of last week, this is my first chance to finish it. So here are the suggested reads for last week and I'll post the recommended titles for this week on Wednesday. Digital Suggestions Of The Week For Last Week: The Comedians, Drunks, Thieves, Scoundrels, and the History of American Comedy by Kliph Nesteroff (Format: eBook): "Funny [and] fascinating . . . If you're a comedy nerd you'll love this book" (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette). Named a Best Book of the Year by Kirkus Reviews, National Post, and Splitsider Based on over two hundred original interviews and extensive archival research, this groundbreaking work is a narrative exploration of the way comedians have reflected, shaped, and changed American culture over the past one hundred years. Starting with the vaudeville circuit at the turn of the last century, the book introduces the first stand-up comedian—an emcee who abandoned physical shtick for straight jokes. After the repeal of Prohibition, Mafia-run supper clubs replaced speakeasies, and mobsters replaced vaudeville impresarios as the comedian's primary employer. In the 1950s, the late-night talk show brought stand-up to a wide public, while Lenny Bruce, Mort Sahl, and Jonathan Winters attacked conformity and staged a comedy rebellion in coffeehouses. From comedy's part in the Civil Rights movement and the social upheaval of the late 1960s, to the first comedy clubs of the 1970s and the cocaine-fueled comedy boom of the 1980s, The Comedians culminates with a new era of media-driven celebrity in the twenty-first century. "Entertaining and carefully documented . . . jaw-dropping anecdotes . . . This book is a real treat." —Merrill Markoe, The Wall Street Journal Damsel by Elana K. Arnold (Format: eBook): A dark, twisted, unforgettable fairy tale from Elana K. Arnold, author of the National Book Award finalist What Girls Are Made Of. The rite has existed for as long as anyone can remember: When the king dies, his son the prince must venture out into the gray lands, slay a fierce dragon, and rescue a damsel to be his bride. This is the way things have always been. When Ama wakes in the arms of Prince Emory, she knows none of this. 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"This taut . . . nail-biter of a mystery is chock-full of surprises and will appeal to a wide range of mystery lovers." —Booklist "Dog lovers will enjoy the canine interludes." —Publishers Weekly Print Suggestions Of The Week For Last Week: Almost Everything: Notes On Hope by Anne Lamott: From Anne Lamott, the New York Times-bestselling author of Help, Thanks, Wow, comes the book we need from her now: How to bring hope back into our lives. "I am stockpiling antibiotics for the Apocalypse, even as I await the blossoming of paperwhites on the windowsill in the kitchen," Anne Lamott admits at the beginning of Almost Everything. Despair and uncertainty surround us: in the news, in our families, and in ourselves. But even when life is at its bleakest–when we are, as she puts it, "doomed, stunned, exhausted, and over-caffeinated"–the seeds of rejuvenation are at hand. "All truth is paradox," Lamott writes, "and this turns out to be a reason for hope. 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Soon Merry finds herself chatting with a charming stranger, a man with similar interests and an unmistakably kind soul. Their online exchanges become the brightest part of her day. But meeting face-to-face is altogether different, and her special friend is the last person Merry expects—or desires. Still, sometimes hearts can see what our eyes cannot. In this satisfying seasonal tale, unanticipated love is only a click away. Past Tense by Lee Child: Family secrets come back to haunt Jack Reacher in this electrifying thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Child, "a superb craftsman of suspense" (Entertainment Weekly). Jack Reacher hits the pavement and sticks out his thumb. He plans to follow the sun on an epic trip across America, from Maine to California. He doesn't get far. On a country road deep in the New England woods, he sees a sign to a place he has never been: the town where his father was born. He thinks, What's one extra day? He takes the detour. At the same moment, in the same isolated area, a car breaks down. Two young Canadians had been on their way to New York City to sell a treasure. Now they're stranded at a lonely motel in the middle of nowhere. The owners seem almost too friendly. It's a strange place, but it's all there is. The next morning, in the city clerk's office, Reacher asks about the old family home. He's told no one named Reacher ever lived in town. He's always known his father left and never returned, but now Reacher wonders, Was he ever there in the first place? As Reacher explores his father's life, and as the Canadians face lethal dangers, strands of different stories begin to merge. Then Reacher makes a shocking discovery: The present can be tough, but the past can be tense . . . and deadly. "Superb . . . 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One Reason to Nudge Your Co-workers Occasionally From the "Birmingham Sunday Mercury" (1/7/01): Worker dead at desk for 5 days "Bosses of a publishing firm are trying to work out why no one noticed that one of their employees had been sitting dead at his desk for FIVE DAYS before anyone asked if he was feeling okay. "George Turklebaum, 51, who had been employed as a proofreader at a New York firm for 30 years, had a heart attack in the open plan office he shared with 23 other workers. He quietly passed away on Monday, but nobody noticed until Saturday morning when an office cleaner asked why he was still working during the weekend. "His boss, Elliot Wachiaski, said, 'George was always the first guy in each morning and the last to leave at night, so no one found it unusual that he was in the same position all that time and didn't say anything. He was always absorbed in his work and kept much to himself.' "A post mortem examination revealed that he had been dead for five days after suffering a coronary. Ironically, George was proofreading manuscripts of medical textbooks when he died." You may want to give your coworkers a nudge occasionally. Linda Druker	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
David Gordon White David Gordon White (born September 3, 1953) is an American Indologist. (1953-09-03) September 3, 1953 (age 69) http://www.religion.ucsb.edu/people/faculty/david-white/ http://www.modernyogaresearch.org/people/t-z/prof-david-gordon-white/ 1 Academic career 2 Honors and distinctions 3 Reception 4.2 Articles Academic careerEdit David Gordon White took his B.A. in South Asian Studies at the University of Wisconsin in 1975. He obtained an M.A. in Religion at the University of Chicago in 1981 and his Ph.D. in the history of religions there in 1988; his dissertation was titled The Other Gives Rise to Self: Dog-Men on the Borders of Medieval Europe, India, and China.[1] He served as an assistant to Mircea Eliade.[2] He is the J. F. Rowny Professor of Comparative Religion at the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he has been teaching since 1996. He has written numerous academic books and papers on the history of yoga.[1] Honors and distinctionsEdit White won the CHOICE book selection in religion, and an honorable mention in the PROSE book awards, both for Sinister Yogis.[1] ReceptionEdit British indologist James Mallinson, recognising that White's "wide-ranging scholarship on tantra, yoga and alchemy has inspired many students and scholars to undertake research in those fields", criticizes White in a piece entitled The Yogīs' Latest Trick. Mallinson notes White ignores "almost everything that argues against his position" and "where contradictions to his thesis are noted, they are dismissed with hubris."[2] Mallinson says that White conflates the practice of yoga with the siddhis that it produces. Mallinson further states "As well as varying the criteria for what constitutes yoga to suit his thesis, White cherry-picks his evidence to do the same, citing passages that support his argument while ignoring those in the very same texts that would argue against it."[2] Mallinson says that White continues to argue that vajroli mudra is a part of rāja yoga in the text Amanaska verse 2.32, despite corrections from other scholars in the past. Mallinson criticizes White's competence in linguistics, dating of texts and conflating different ascetic traditions.[2] In chapter 8 of the book Invading the Sacred, the Trinidadian Hindu priest[3] Pandita Indrani Rampersad accuses White of demolishing tantra.[4] She also accuses Wendy Doniger of preventing criticism of White.[4] In his review of White's book Kiss of the Yoginī: "Tantric Sex" in Its South Asian Contexts, the Indologist Gerald James Larson calls the book rich with citation, translations, illustrations, discussion of sex in rituals, and detailed ethnographic material that makes White's book a valuable secondary text on tantra.[5] Larson notes and then criticizes two of White's main theses, namely that "neither Bhakti nor Vedanta were mainstream, rather Tantra was true 'mainstream' South Asian religiosity from 7th century CE to the beginning of the modern era", and that there is a need for "revisioning" of scholarly views on the historic religious Hindu and Buddhist practice in South Asia.[5] Larson critiques these theories, stating that South Asia has been a "mind bogglingly" diverse, ancient and culturally rich region of the world, and claims of Tantra or any specific ideology being "mainstream" is neither persuasively presented by White nor reasonable. Further, adds Larson, the stated goal and call in White's book about the need for "revisionism" fails to properly appreciate the "rich diversity of South Asian sprituality", a persistent problem in Indology whether it be demands for revisionism from colonial, reformist, bhakti or another point of view. White is right, says Larson, in pulling Indology scholarship out of the "Bhakti was mainstream" trap, but then creates and trips into a new trap of "Tantra was mainstream".[5] Larson cautions about Freudian eroticism and transference issues, and states that Tantra is more than sex, sexuality is likely to be allegorical in Tantric text known only to the initiate, not literal as described in White's book.[5] WorksEdit Myths of the Dog-Man (University of Chicago Press, 1996) ISBN 978-0226895093. The Alchemical Body: Siddha Traditions in Medieval India (University of Chicago Press, 1996) ISBN 978-0226894997. Tantra in Practice (edited volume) (Princeton University Press, 2000). ISBN 978-0691057798. Kiss of the Yogini: "Tantric Sex" in its South Asian Contexts (University of Chicago Press, 2003) ISBN 978-0226894843. Sinister Yogis (University of Chicago Press, 2009) ISBN 978-0226895147. Yoga in Practice (edited volume) (Princeton University Press, 2011). ISBN 978-0691140865. The Yoga Sutra of Patañjali. A Biography (Princeton University Press, 2014). ISBN 978-0691143774. ArticlesEdit "Dakini, Yogini, Pairika, Strix: Adventures in Comparative Demonology", Southeast Review of Asian Studies 35 (2013), pp. 7–31. "Yoga in Transformation", in Debra Diamond, ed., Yoga, The Art of Transformation. "Mercury & Immortality: The Hindu Alchemical Tradition", in Aaron Cheak, ed., Alchemical Traditions. From Antiquity to the Avant-Garde (Melbourne: Numen Books, 2013): 207–28.(Washington, D. C.: Smithsonian Institution, 2013), pp. 35–45. "Netra Tantra, at the Crossroads of the Demonological Cosmopolis", Journal of Hindu Studies 5:2 (July 2012): 145–71. "Rasayana", Encyclopedia of Hinduism (Leiden: Brill, 2011), vol. 3, pp. 489–99. "Tantra", Encyclopedia of Hinduism (Leiden: Brill, 2011), vol. 3, pp. 574–88. "On the Magnitude of the Yogic Body", in Yogi Heroes and Poets: Histories and Legends of the Naths, ed. by David Lorenzen and Adrian Muñoz (Delhi: Oxford University Press, 2011): 79–90. "How Big Can Yogis Get? How Much Can Yogis See?" in Knut Jacobsen, ed., Yoga Powers (Leiden: Brill, 2011), pp. 61–76. "Amulettes et lambeaux divines: superstition, vraie religion et science pure à la lumière de la démonologie hindoue", Purusartha 27 (Paris: Editions de l'EHESS, 2009), pp. 135–62. "Bhairava", Brill Encyclopedia of Hinduism (Leiden, 2009). "Yogini", Brill Encyclopedia of Hinduism (Leiden, 2009). "Digging Wells While Houses Burn? Writing Histories of Hinduism in a Time of Identity Politics", History and Theory 45:4 (2006), pp. 104–31. ^ a b c "David White". University of California, Santa Barbara. Retrieved 22 March 2019. ^ a b c d Mallinson, James (2013). "The Yogīs' Latest Trick". Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society. 24 (1): 165–180. doi:10.1017/S1356186313000734. ^ Ramoutar, Paras (February 1994). "Criticism and Acclaim Greet Trinidad's First Woman Priest". Hinduism Today. Retrieved 20 July 2019. ^ a b Krishnan Ramaswamy; Antonio de Nicolas; Aditi Banerjee. "Invading the Sacred" (PDF). Rajiv Malhtora.com. pp. 73–95. Retrieved 2016-07-12. ^ a b c d Gerald James Larson (2008). "Reviewed Work: Kiss of the Yoginī: "Tantric Sex" in Its South Asian Contexts by David Gordon White". Journal of the American Oriental Society. 128 (1 (Jan. - Mar., 2008)): 154–157. JSTOR 25608318. Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=David_Gordon_White&oldid=1092755606"	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
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Home Home Page Front Page Watford boss Flores thrilled to be back after Arsenal draw Watford boss Flores thrilled to be back after Arsenal draw Date published: Sunday 15th September 2019 7:31 Quique Sanchez Flores says he has missed the "emotions" of the Premier League after his Watford side came back from two goals down to draw in his return to Vicarage Road. A goal from Tom Cleverley and a penalty from Roberto Pereyra earned a 2-2 draw for Watford after a Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang brace in the first half. Flores praised the energy of his players and is pleased to back managing in England's top flight. Flores told Sky Sports: "Arsenal are a very good team so to get one point against them is really good. "We played well in the first 20- 25 minutes. I said to the players at half-time to try and win the second half and see if we can make a difference. "I think the reaction of the players was the most important thing. It's easy to be down when you are losing 2-0 to a team as good as Arsenal. But we never gave up and we tried to keep the energy. In the second half we played really well." "Have I missed the Premier League? Yeah. I miss all these kind of emotions. I love it. "I was really happy with the performance of the players. We have one point against a very tough team. It's good for our confidence. We are positive." arsenal quique sanchez flores watford Arsenal 'failed to put Blades to bed' – Wilder "I don't think we were anywhere near our best today." You don't have to be to get a point from Arsenal. Arteta 'very disappointed' with more dropped points for Arsenal "I think the performance deserved three points and I think we lost two points." Pearson thinks Watford delivered a 'performance' against Spurs Nigel Pearson thought his Watford side created enough chances to win the game in a 0-0 draw against Tottenham. Mourinho keen to avoid VAR talk as he reacts to Spurs draw Jose Mourinho's side have now gone three league games without finding the net. Tuchel deals big blow to Arsenal hopes of landing left-back target There had been rumours that Arsenal were in 'advanced talks' to sign Layvin Kurzawa. Arsenal 1-1 Sheffield United: Blades clinch a late point John Fleck struck late to cancel out Gabriel Martinelli's effort as Arsenal were held...	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
The Pamphleteer's Press A SMALL PRESS WITH A WINDOW ON THE WORLD Hiroshima's Shadow HIROSHIMA'S SHADOW REVIEWS Why Bosnia: Writings on the Balkan War WHY BOSNIA REVIEWS As Long As Sarajevo Exists AS LONG AS SARAJEVO EXISTS REVIEWS Indictment at the Hague INDICTMENT AT THE HAGUE REVIEWS The Rational Option Bordering on Treason Why Bosnia Navigation Home About books Hiroshima's Shadow HIROSHIMA'S SHADOW REVIEWS Why Bosnia: Writings on the Balkan War WHY BOSNIA REVIEWS As Long As Sarajevo Exists AS LONG AS SARAJEVO EXISTS REVIEWS Indictment at the Hague INDICTMENT AT THE HAGUE REVIEWS The Rational Option Bordering on Treason Bookshop Hiroshima's Shadow As Long As Sarajevo Exists Indictment At The Hague The Rational Option Why Bosnia Bordering on Treason Contact FOR A NATIONAL HEALTH PROGRAM BY JOHN CANHAM-CLYNE with STEFFIE WOOLHANDLER, M.D. and DAVID HIMMELSTEIN, M.D. INTRODUCTION by SENATOR PAUL WELLSTONE ✒ Several national advocates of a single-payer system, including Dr. David Himmelstein of Physicians for a National Health Program, sat down with Hillary Clinton in February [1993]. She listened attentively, asked smart questions….It was evident Hillary [was] thinking a lot about politics. Can you realistically tell me, she asked, that there are any big powers that support single-payer and that can take on the insurance industry's lobbying and advertising budget? "I said 'about 70% of the people in the US favor something like a single payer system,'" Himmelstein recalls. "'With presidential leadership that can be an overwhelming force.' She said, 'David, tell me something interesting.'" —THE NATION, April 26, 1993 THERE'S A BETTER WAY by Steffie Woolhandler, MD, and David Himmelstein, MD. The New York Times , May 28, 2013 Occupy Wall Street wasn't born in time for the 2009 health care debate. But that debate was a quintessential display of the power and privilege of the 1 percent. Drug and insurance firms dictated the terms of reform: "do it our way or do nothing at all." The result was a lopsided bargain: the American people were allowed to expand Medicaid, ship a few scraps to community health centers and impose feeble insurance regulations. Insurers got hundreds of billions of taxpayer dollars and a mandate ordering the middle class to buy their defective products. Drug and insurance firms dictated the terms of reform. A reversal should stoke a social movement for real change. The plan's demise would offer peril and possibility. The corporate-backed "do nothing at all" option would perpetuate disaster: about 50,000 annual deaths from the lack of insurance; about 800,000 medical bankruptcies each year, mostly among families with coverage; a continuing spiral of rising costs and shrinking coverage; and continuing assaults on Medicare. But we need not meekly acquiesce to the dictates of the 1 percent. Continued here... A DECADE AGO THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. CLINTON attempted and failed to introduce health care reforms that would give the American people a national health system providing universal coverage for all. It is a truism worth repeating that the United States, the richest country in history, is the only advanced state that does not provide health care to all its citizens, a hallmark of a civilised society. In 2013, President Barak Obama introduced the Affordable Heatlhcare Plan. It constituted progress in that it enabled more—though not all—of the uninsured to purchase health insurance on special health exchanges from private insurance companies. However, Obamacare—as it is popularly known—is still not the rational option. It is too cumbersome, too complicated, does not guarantee coverage to those who deserve it the most—the poor—and is hostage to the obstructionist policies of state governments controlled by the Republican Party. It is a pusillanimous half-step because the Obama administration has also balked at reducing the dominance of the insurance industry, which remains central to the operation and therefore to the inadequacies of Obamacare. This work, published as a contribution to the health reform debate in the Clinton era, remains as relevant today as it was then. It presents a detailed description of national health program which every advanced industrial democracy has established in one form or another as an effective means of providing universal health coverage to all citizens. Known as the "single-payer" option, it provides the basis for the health systems in Canada and much of Europe. In clear, concise language the authors of this work cut through the morass of the health care debate and set forth a rational program which will provide coverage for all of America's uninsured and guarantee freedom of choice in choosing one's physicians. It is a proposal which the Congressional Budget Office described as the most cost effective of all plans capable of covering every American with a comprehensive range of benefits. The authors, physicians at the Harvard Medical School and founders of Physicians for a National Health Program, take aim at the Clinton Administration's flawed and ineffective approach to health care reform. They are critical of the tactical compromises the administration made to accommodate the opponents of universal coverage by mediating the reform through the private insurance industry. Single-payer advocates were categorically opposed to any compromise with a powerful interest group which—governed by its profit maximisation imperatives—had prevented the introduction of a national health program for Americans for two generations. In their view, an effective political strategy had to confront and defeat such interests in order to secure a rational system for all. The Clinton effort in part of history. The Obama effort will be tested and, most likely, found wanting. For those who ask if another road was, and still is possible, this work is an essential text. The Rational Option is a book for today and for the future. JOHN CANHAM-CLYNE is a journalist who has written and reported for The Progressive, World Policy Journal, Pacifica Radio, and In These Times. STEFFIE WOOLHANDLER, MD, MPH, and DAVID HIMMELSTEIN, MD, are internists and professors of public health at the City University of New York at Hunter College and visiting professors of medicine at Harvard Medical School. They are co-founders of the Physicians for a National Health Program . Physicians for a National Health Program This book presents the best argued case for why the United States should have followed Canada's example in the nations's recent round of health reform. Canada's universal insurance is comprehensive in scope, limited in its budget, straightforward and lean administratively, and modest about whether the quality of care can be usefully improved by those who pay the bill. For those who want to understand what happened to the Clinton reform, The Rational Option is a hard-hitting critique , unsparing in its assessment of the failed attempt. What's more, this doctor-journalist team provides an extraordinarily up-to-date account of the private re-forming now going on—the unexpected legacy of the legislative stalemate and the American difficulty in learning either from [Canada] our northern neighbor or our own experience with Medicare. Professor Ted Marmor, Yale University Author of Understanding Health Care Reform America's health care and financing problems have not disappeared; they will grow more acute, and the health care reform debate will resume. We are fortunate that this volume will be available to those who want to understand the remarkable opportunity the nation has….The authors outline a strategy for American health care reform, a strategy that we must be certain is part of the debate if we are to have a more equitable, efficacious, and economic health care system. Dr. Rashi Fein, Harvard University STONY CREEK, CONNECTICUT, USA	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
2016-17PlayoffsGame 4 April 28, 2017 CET: 20:15 Local time: 21:15 ABDI IPEKCI ARENA #GameONSocial Spanoulis, Olympiacos, win in Istanbul, force Game 5 Olympiacos Piraeus survived on the road to set up a deciding Game 5 on its home floor by rallying from an early double-digit deficit to defeat Anadolu Efes Istanbul 62-74 on Friday night at Abdi Ipekci Arena in Istanbul. The Reds hits 12 three-pointers on the night, tying the series at 2-2 despite trailing 27-14 in the second quarter. But the visitors erased the deficit by halftime and then took the lead after the break by hitting 5 triples in the third quarter, before running away with victory with a defense that allowed only 4 points in the opening eight minutes of the fourth quarter. Vassilis Spanoulis paced Olympiacos and hit a number of clutch shots to finish the game with 18 points on 5-for-11 three-point shooting plus 4 assists. Georgios Printezis contributed 11 points and Erick Green netted 10. Jayson Granger scored 10 of his 17 points in the first quarter and was the only Efes scorer in double figures. Derick Brown added 9 points and Cedi Osman collected 8 points and 7 rebounds in defeat. Efes had a strong opening to the game. Granger scored 10 points driving to the hoop and sinking a three-pointer and Osman finished a pair of fast breaks with big dunks to open an 18-6 lead. Printezis snapped a 12-0 run from close range and Ioannis Papapetrou hit one from long range to get Reds back in the game at 18-14. Efes led 21-14 after 10 minutes and the hosts scored the first 6 points of the second quarter, with Alex Kirk's mid-range jumper making it 27-14. But Green and Kostas Papanikolaou gave Olympiacos a much-needed spark, feeling a 0-7 run during which Papanikolaou hit a triple. Each player added another basket before Green and Spanoulis hit back-to-back threes to cut the Olympiacos deficit to 36-35. Efes went into halftime up 38-35, but Olympiacos came out of locker rooms feeling it from long range. Vangelis Mantzaris, Spanoulis, Papanikolaou each hit a three-pointer to put Olympiacos in front 43-46. After Brown and Printezis traded threes, Spanoulis added another from downtown, his fourth, to open a 48-52 cushion. Heurtel scored a pair of layups, and Granger drove to the basket for Efes, too, but the visitors held a slim 54-55 lead going into the fourth quarter and never relinquished it. Papapetrou nailed a triple and Dominic Waters a jumper-plus-foul to make it 54-61. A put-back from DeShaun Thomas gave the hosts some hope, but Spanoulis drove to the basket for a layup with exactly five minutes to go, and after a timeout he hit his fifth triple to extend the margin to 57-68. Olympiacos did not allow a single point for more than four minutes and Green's corner triple made it 58-71 to secure the victory. Referees: RYZHYK, BORYS; GARCIA, JUAN CARLOS; BOLTAUZER, MATEJ Anadolu Efes Istanbul 21 17 16 8 Olympiacos Piraeus 14 21 20 19 Anadolu Efes Istanbul 21 38 54 62 Anadolu Efes Istanbul 1 THOMAS, DESHAUN 9:00 2 1/2 0/2 1 1 2 1 2 4 2 HONEYCUTT, TYLER 19:58 4 1/3 0/1 2/6 1 6 7 3 1 1 4 5 4 BALBAY, DOGUS 13:49 3 0/1 1/1 1 1 1 2 1 1 3 1 5 BROWN, DERRICK 28:16 9 3/5 1/4 2 2 1 2 1 1 1 6 6 OSMAN, CEDI 26:02 8 3/4 0/4 2/2 2 5 7 3 2 9 9 GEYIK, SAMET DNP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 15 GRANGER, JAYSON 27:42 17 6/11 1/3 2/3 2 6 8 2 1 3 1 4 5 17 31 HEURTEL, THOMAS 23:23 6 3/5 0/3 5 1 2 2 1 4 32 MUTAF, MAXIM DNP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 33 PAUL, BRANDON 9:06 4 0/1 4/4 1 1 2 4 6 42 DUNSTON, BRYANT 33:56 7 2/9 3/6 8 3 11 3 2 3 1 3 3 11 53 KIRK, ALEX 8:48 2 1/2 1 1 1 1 1 1 Head coach: PERASOVIC, VELIMIR 1 GREEN, ERICK 25:20 10 3/5 1/6 1/1 1 1 2 3 4 2 BIRCH, KHEM 24:05 9 4/6 1/2 3 3 1 1 2 1 1 11 4 YOUNG, PATRIC 12:47 4 2/3 1 6 7 2 1 2 9 5 TOLIOPOULOS, VASSILIS DNP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6 PAPAPETROU, IOANNIS 15:06 6 0/2 2/2 5 5 1 3 5 7 SPANOULIS, VASSILIS 28:40 18 1/2 5/11 1/3 1 1 4 1 1 2 2 7 17 9 WATERS, DOMINIC 8:56 3 1/3 1/1 1 1 2 1 3 1 1 10 AGRAVANIS, DIMITRIS 14:34 2 0/1 2/2 1 1 1 1 1 5 11 MILUTINOV, NIKOLA 3:08 1 1 2 1 -1 15 PRINTEZIS, GEORGIOS 25:26 11 3/6 1/2 2/4 1 2 3 1 3 10 16 PAPANIKOLAOU, KOSTAS 26:24 8 1/2 2/4 6 6 2 2 1 5 1 10 17 MANTZARIS, VANGELIS 15:34 3 0/1 1/1 2 2 5 1 2 4 4 Totals 200:00 74 15/31 12/26 8/13 4 26 30 14 6 10 4 5 23 20 75 Head coach: SFAIROPOULOS, IOANNIS PERASOVIC, VELIMIR "Congratulations to Olympiacos, they deserved this victory. I think we started the game well, we had a good advantage, but they are a serious team and they caught up with us before halftime. I think the last quarter was when the game was decided. We played very bad on offense, without confidence, and after that, when you don't score, it is very difficult to play defense like we did in the beginning of the game. We put hustle and energy, but all the games we have played in this series we had bad three-point percentages. It is very difficult to beat Olympiacos like that. Olympiacos finally stayed inside, did not allow us easy baskets. We had many open shots, but we did not score them." SFAIROPOULOS, IOANNIS "It was a very important win for us. It was a game without tomorrow and I think we were very focused, determined to have a good game defensively and offensively. We did not lose our concentration in the crucial moment in the beginning of the game when Efes started really good, scored easy and with great rhythm, and got a 13-point lead. We reacted, and at halftime the difference was fair enough for both teams to continue to fight for the second half. In the second half, it was big fight, especially in the third quarter when both teams scored against each other, but in the fourth period I think with our great defense, we kept Efes in low scoring, allowing only 8 points, which was very important to dominate the game. With all this, I want to emphasize that series is at 2-2, and we still have one more game to play. To go to Final Four, you need three wins. Both teams will fight in Game 5, in our home court, and we need to continue to stay focused. In the last 48 hours our mental preparation was very important, to change the momentum from Game 3 to Game 4. " SPANOULIS, VASSILIS "It was a big win for our team. Last two games we did not play like we know how to play. We struggled a little bit defensively and offensively. Today we played really good, we showed character we played our game and got a big win. But nothing is finished, the series is tied 2-2, we need one more game. In all the years I played basketball, I always said that basketball is a team sport, the team wins, not the person. Everybody is important for our team, and especially in the series, you need all the players to be at a high level." REGULAR SEASON PLAYOFFS FINAL FOUR Game 1 Game 2 Game 3 Game 4 Game 5 Darussafaka Dogus Istanbul 78 April 28 18:30 CET LIVE FINAL	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
The Opinion The fascination and frustration of Bordeaux Posted on 28 de April del 2015 /Under The Opinion By Andrew Black Back in the late 1970s, looking for my first job, I sent a letter to several prominent London wine merchants, saying that I had a passion for wine. Could they help? One of them, Laurence Hayward, responded with a short but encouraging message. "Anyone with a passion for wine", he said, "deserves an interview". And so my career in wine began, but not quite in the way I imagined after receiving that letter. My interview was short and Mr Hayward was to the point. "If you want to understand wine young man", he insisted, "go to Bordeaux. When you've understood Bordeaux, you can claim to know something about wine". He didn't offer me a job, but he got me some work as a cellar hand at one of his Bordeaux suppliers and most importantly he had pointed me in the right direction. Arriving in Bordeaux, I realised that I was just one of numerous young hopefuls who had over the years made that journey to the largest fine wine region on earth in search of a career in wine. In those days, Bordeaux had few rivals. On a typical restaurant wine list in the UK, only the wines of Burgundy and Germany competed with Bordeaux. Perhaps today, the advice I received in London would be a little different. I might be sent to another wine region instead, such as Australia, New Zealand, California or Argentina. Yet, though these wine regions have much to offer, they don't seem to provide such a complete experience as Bordeaux does. Witness the many Spanish winemakers who have lived and worked in Bordeaux and then returned to Spain transformed and with a clearer idea of what great wine is. So what is it about Bordeaux that makes it so special? Surely, there are great wines made today in numerous regions. Certainly, Burgundy, the Rhone Valley, Italy, Spain and California have their own megastars that rival great Bordeaux. And it's not just the top wines. How many times have I drunk a Spanish wine at 10, 15 or 20 euros and wondered where in Bordeaux would I find such good value? Is it the mystique that attracts so many fine wine buyers from the USA, the UK, Russia and China, and investors such as banks, luxury groups and insurance companies, as well as aspiring technicians from competing markets who go there to learn? Some would say yes it is the mystique, and that history plays an important part in that mystique. Over the centuries, Bordeaux has certainly been lucky in that respect. It was conveniently close to the dynamic English market. The Médoc was ideally located for English ships to load barrels when Aquitaine was under English rule in the Middle Ages. Later in the 17th century, this same part of the Bordeaux vineyard provided the wines of Lafite and Margaux, together with Haut-Brion from the Graves, for the fashionable coffee houses of London. In the 18th and 19th centuries, investment poured into these areas of Bordeaux not just from Britain but from Holland, Scandinavia and Germany, and is still evident in names of Left Bank châteaux (Palmer, Cantenac Brown, Clarke, Smith Haut Lafitte, Dillon, Kirwan, Lynch Bages, Léoville Barton, Boyd Cantenac, Talbot and so on). But it hasn't always been rosy. Bordeaux has endured setbacks, survived them and somehow gone on to greater things. When I began working in Bordeaux, the wine trade there had been in severe crisis. Several négociants were in court for trafficking and illegal blending, and one of the most prestigious figures of the Bordeaux négoce, whose family business had been targeted by the government, threw himself off the Bordeaux suspension bridge. Prices of bulk wine crashed, and even the grands châteaux went through lean times, so much so that vineyards were neglected and foreign owners looked for an exit. Château Margaux was for sale and couldn't find a buyer –at least a French one; and when an American firm looked like taking it over, the French government stepped in to stop the sale before a French buyer could eventually be found. Château Margaux, Bordeaux A few months after I arrived, I drove a van out to Pauillac to collect a few cases of Château Pichon Lalande for shipment. A woman in a headscarf and rubber boots greeted me in the rain and insisted on loading the van herself. She was, I later realised, May-Eliane de Lenquesaing, the elegant, charismatic ex-owner of that property, who clearly had to do plenty of the menial work herself in those troubled times. Curiously, this depressed state of affairs had been exacerbated by Bordeaux's treasured primeurs market, a system in which Bordeaux's top châteaux offer their new wines at theoretically knock-down prices to the Bordeaux négociant market when they have only just been vinified and have had just a few weeks of barrel ageing. Before explaining why the primeurs made matters worse during that 1970s crisis, let's look at what the primeurs market is more renowned for. Originally, this inspired system of selling, in a successful campaign, made money for everyone, from the château owners, who in return for offering a good opening price were paid at least one year in advance of the bottling, to the négociants, who together had exclusivity for the distribution of these sought-after wines, to the importers who made an easy profit on them, and to the final customer, who not only bought at an advantageous price but could also re-sell the wine at a profit, since great Bordeaux improved in bottle and increased in market value. In good times, everybody wanted a piece of the action. This exciting marketing phenomenon has certainly contributed to the aura of Bordeaux. It has drawn special attention over the years and has succeeded in attracting not only international buyers but also speculators, entrepreneurs, as well as, more recently, a breed of specialised wine consultants who know how to get the primeurs samples showing at their best at the primeurs tastings in March each year. Without this unique tradition, Bordeaux would not be quite so special. One of the idiosyncrasies of the system is that the château owners don't sell (or rather, don't distribute) their wine. That is the job of the négociant. Since in Bordeaux there are hundreds of négociants, allocations of one château wine are often given to several of them, theoretically to cover different markets. In reality, these négociants are in competition with each other and so are reluctant to divulge information about their clients, even to the châteaux. Imagine a top Spanish winery not knowing who buys its wine. It would be inconceivable: in Bordeaux, it's normal. Though top château owners are kept in the dark about where their wines are sold, they nevertheless have a strong hand to play in this game, because the négociants are obliged to take up their allocation of cases every year if they want to stay in the game for the following years. But how can the château owners, who have no contact with the outside market, have any idea of the right price to offer to the négociants in each vintage? In the past, négociants were accused of driving down opening prices in order to make fat profits. Nowadays, the owners are accused of coming out at ridiculously high prices, squeezing the négociants. The traditional answer to this tug of war is the "courtier", a cross between a broker and a notary, who is a go-between for both parties, and who should find the correct opening price for a successful primeurs campaign. For his trouble, the courtier generally receives a 2% commission on the sales. In great years, négociants understandably take up their allocations with glee, particularly if the opening prices offered by the château owners are attractive. But who can really be sure of the quality of a vintage at such an early stage of its life? Isn't there a huge risk in committing big money to an uncertain commodity? This is where history comes into play in Bordeaux. When buyers make an investment in a wine that was only vinified some six months earlier, they need more than a favourable tasting of the new wine; they also need the reassurance of the château's track record. The top growths are like blue-chip stocks. Back in 1855 many of Bordeaux's wines were officially classified on the basis of their track record. This is still a useful guide, but how relevant is that ranking today? And how many of these châteaux, apart from the First Growths, have a good enough track record to incite buyers to risk their money in a lesser vintage? This element of risk has always existed, and that is why good "en primeur" tasters are essential for those châteaux that don't have a track record. It's also why since the 1980s, Robert Parker, renowned as a good taster of primeur wines, has been so important to Bordeaux. Prior to the 1980s, most wine writers were also businessmen working for wine merchants. Nobody really said to wine consumers "don't buy that vintage" or "that château performed badly this year". The onus was on the buyers to taste carefully and select well for their markets. With Robert Parker disappearing from the Bordeaux primeurs scene this year, the future of the system suddenly looks less certain. Cynics might claim that the primeurs tastings anyway are a sham, and that barrel samples today are not always representative of the wine that will be bottled. Others may complain that primeurs week is far too early to judge the quality of a wine. My personal view is that competent primeurs tasters (and these are very few according to many Bordeaux growers) see enough to form a considered opinion. In any case, the issue today is not so much quality, since today's vintages are better than ever, but the opening prices, which are a source of resentment in traditional Bordeaux markets. And this takes me back to my experience of Bordeaux at the end of the 1970s. Back in those gloomy Bordeaux years, the primeurs system spun out of control. The 1960s had not been a good decade for Bordeaux vintages. About half of them were poor years, some of them disastrous. When a very good Bordeaux vintage came along in 1970, buyers rushed into the market. This was followed by another promising vintage in 1971, and money continued to pour in; and then the vine cycle of 1972 promised another fine year. Bordeaux was on a roll, and prices were skyrocketing from increasing demand. Apparently, money was even paid for crops of the 1972 that hadn't yet been harvested. Speculation was rife. And then the inevitable happened: the 1972 vintage turned out to be a poor one. The bottom of the market fell out. Boom quickly turned to bust. Négociants were stuck with their allocations of the 1972 vintage and couldn't offload them. Some houses disappeared; others soldiered on waiting for the next wave of good vintages to keep them afloat. I was perhaps one of the few to benefit from this sad state of affairs. At the end of the decade, the 1972 classified growths were still retailing at less than their opening prices. Even with my modest starting salary I could afford to buy these wines, many of which I had never tasted before. I imagined that this chastening experience would serve as a lesson to Bordeaux. Indeed, nobody buys grapes today before they are picked -as far as I know it is now illegal. But the system carries on much as before, with prices yo-yoing from one year to the next. Bordeaux continues to be lucky; each time a market deserts it because prices have gone over the top, a new one arrives -the USA, Asia, Russia, the City of London, or China. And then the "vintage of the century" arrives, and everyone is back on board. But the last "vintage of the century", the 2010, by many accounts is still largely in négociants' cellars, unsold because of its high opening price. For weeks now, talk here is about the pressure on the 2014 opening prices. Will Bordeaux drop to the levels of the 2008, as the market is demanding? Probably not, and this is making Bordeaux négociants particularly nervous. Some have said that this is Bordeaux's make-or-break vintage, and that the primeurs system is in serious danger. Maybe it is, or maybe another boom is just around the corner. That is the glorious unpredictability of Bordeaux and why many of us are both fascinated and frustrated by it. Have I understood Bordeaux yet? Who cares? I never meant to go back anyway! Andrew Black Born in the UK and a graduate of the University of Sheffield (Modern Languages), Andrew Black began his professional career at a Bordeaux négociant house becoming export manager for English-speaking markets. Since 1993, he has run a successful business training wine professionals in English. Offering courses both in Bordeaux and Spain he has clients at some of Bordeaux's most prestigious châteaux (Pétrus, Cheval Blanc, Margaux, Ausone, Angélus…) and at numerous bodegas in Spain, as well as at Consejos Reguladores and Camaras de Comercio). Since 2006 he has run a specialised newsletter, Premiere Presse, which enables top producers in France and Spain to communicate directly in English with international wine critics and importers. 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StartseiteInformierenAktuellesUNICEF Photo of the Year AwardContest 2017Honorable MentionsAna Palacios Ana Palacios, Spain Tanzania: Stronger than the sun Time and again, photographers have reported on the fate of albinos in Africa – and on the danger these white-skinned children live in due to the horrible superstition that their body parts have supernatural properties and can bring good luck. Bild 1 von 15 © Ana Palacios, Spain (Free Lance Photographer) Bild 10 von 15 © Ana Palacios, Spain (Free Lance Photographer) Spanish photojournalist Ana Palacios, born in 1984, not only raised the alarm on the issue but also went looking for official help for albinos. She found it in the Tanzanian city of Kabanga, where albino children are protected against an even greater threat: the sun. As people with albinism have a lack of melanin (pigment) in their skin, they are at increased risk of sunburn and developing skin cancer before the age of thirty if not properly protected. Palacios' photos, such as the one of Kelen, who loves to dance in the half-built rooms of the Kabanga Refuge Center, capture the vitality and happiness of children who get the chance to feel protected. Ana Palacios aims to bring light into the dark corners of our world. That's why her main focus lies on human rights issues such as child enslavement. Palacios' work is regularly published in major international magazines; she was honored with numerous exhibitions and awards and, as a movie production coordinator, worked with the likes of Milos Forman, Jim Jarmusch and Ridley Scott. Curriculum Vitae: Ana Palacios (Free Lance Photographer) © Ana Palacios Ana Palacios is a Spanish photojournalist interested in human rights issues focusing in Sub-Saharan Africa territories. Since 2010 she divides her time between international film production and documentary photography, shining a light on post-conflict recovery and peacebuilding projects. She graduated in Journalism in University of Navarre (Pamplona, Spain), followed by film and photography studies in University of California in Los Angeles (U.S.A.), where she lived for several years. PROFFESIONAL BACKGROUND She worked as a journalist for the newsroom at Antena 3 Televisión, she has run communications departments, and for more than fifteen years she has been working as a film production coordinator, particularly on international co-productions. She has worked with directors such as Ridley Scott, Milos Forman, Tony Kaye, Michael Radford, Jim Jarmusch and Roman Polanski. PUBLICATIONS - Represented by Espacio Foto, her work on cooperation in development has been published worldwide in media such as 6 Mois, Stern, Al Jazeera, Stern, New Internationalist, Der Spiegel, The Guardian, Days Japan, Daily Mirror, Daily Mail, Papel, XL Semanal, El País, Tiempo, etc. She has received international awards such as the Moscow International Foto Awards (MIFA). Photo Essay Category. Gold medal; the Visa de l'ANI 2016. French Picture Editors Association (ANI). Bronze medal; the PX3 Prix de la Photographie Paris. Press People Category. Gold medal; the Fine Art Photography Awards (FAPA). People Category. Silver medal; the Neutral Density Awards (ND). Photo Essay / Story Category. Silver medal. BOOKS - She has published two books: Albino: about the pledge of the albinos in Tanzania and Art in Movement: about the art as a social change in Uganda. EXHIBITIONS - Her work has been exhibited in different art centers around the world such as the French Alliance in Dar Es Salaam (Tanzania), Les Temps Libres Rennes (France), Hotel Mandarin (Kuala Lumpur), ACCI Gallery, Berkeley (USA). She currently lives in Madrid. More info: www.ana-palacios.com September, 2017. More information on the competition and the UNICEF Photo of the Year 2017 reportages.	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Obama on family and work policy - if France can, why can't we? US President Barack Obama speaks during the White House Summit on Working Families on June 23, 2014 at a hotel in Washington, DC. President Barack Obama on Monday lamented that America was on its "lonesome" as the only developed nation not to offer paid maternity leave, as he called for a new family-friendly 21st Century workplace. -- PHOTO: AFP Jun 24, 2014, 6:25 am SGT http://str.sg/ZwFF WASHINGTON (AFP) - President Barack Obama on Monday lamented that America was on its "lonesome" as the only developed nation not to offer paid maternity leave, as he called for a new family-friendly 21st Century workplace. Mr Obama headlined a "Working Families Summit" in Washington and flexed his presidential powers to direct government agencies to adopt more flexible workplace practices to allow parents to manage home and professional commitments. "Other countries know how to do this. If France can figure this out, we can figure it out," Mr Obama said, calling for a new approach to maternity and family leave, and early childhood education. "There is only one developed country in the world that does not offer paid maternity leave," Mr Obama told a supportive crowd at a Washington hotel. "That is us. And that is not the list you want to be on by your lonesome." Consistent with a presidency constrained by Republicans on Capitol Hill, Mr Obama complained that Congress was doing too little to help Americans in their everyday lives. He called on lawmakers to pass the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which requires employers to provide reasonable workplace flexibility for pregnant women who stay on the job close to their due dates. Speaking with clear passion, Mr Obama said he was deeply committed to the issue, after being brought up by a single mother and a grandmother who put in long hours at work – and as a husband and father of two young girls. "I take this personally because I'm the husband of a brilliant woman who's struggled to balance work and raising our girls when I was away, and I remember the stresses that were on Michelle," he said. Mr Obama has often spoken of the strains imposed on his family when he was working away from their hometown of Chicago, first as a local lawmaker, then as a US senator and finally as a presidential candidate. "I am the father of two unbelievable young ladies," he said, referring to daughters Malia and Sasha. "I want them to be able to have families, and I want them to be able to have careers, and I want them to go as far as their dreams will take them. And I want a society that supports that." The event was billed as the latest in a string of actions Mr Obama is taking with his executive powers to advance priorities reined in by Congress and to stave off the lame duck status that all second term presidents dread.	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
First Radisson RED in Greece The Radisson RED property will be located in Athens, it also marks the use of this lifestyle brand for a serviced apartment property. Greece Pays See destination fact sheet After Denmark (Aarhus), UK (London Heathrow & Greenwich), Belgium (Brussels), Scotland (Glasgow), UAE (Dubai) and South Africa (Cape Town) the brand arrives in Southern Europe. The 94 apartments property will be located in central Athens in the Plaka district. Radisson RED Mitropoleos Square Athens will feature a meeting room, a gym area. The F&B offer will welcome customers and neighbours at the ground floor and on the roof top with a view on the Acropolis. The project have been developed in partnership with the Greek investment company Gnosis Investments which already owns 15 assets in Greece form hotels to residential. An office building will be transformed to welcome long stay customers. The opening in 2023 will mark the 3rd property under Radisson Hotel Group's brand in Athens and the 8th in the country. "We are proud to partner with Gnosis Investments in this first strategic signing together to bring our real- estate efficient, urban, Radisson RED brand to the historic heart of the Greek capital," declared Elie Milky, Vice President Development at Radisson Hotel Group. The Radisson RED Hotel London has opened its doors Opening of the 2nd Radisson RED in Africa, in Rosebank, Johannesburg Radisson Red to open at Gatwick Airport in 2023 The many challenges of the private rental boom - Part 2 HAF "Can this supply growth still be supported by the different markets?" Radisson Hotel Group Brussels View the company profile MoreInvestments	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
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Michigan Economy Retaining and Attracting Talent Preparing Talent Michigan Future Schools BlogHome » Transportation Drives Growth Transportation Drives Growth Lou Glazer Terrific article by Christopher Leinberger in this month's Atlantic. It's about the increased consumer demand – in both cities and suburbs – for walkable neighborhoods linked by train. The article and his book the Option of Urbanism are worth reading. Leinberger is best in describing the changing patterns of consumer demand for housing and neighborhoods. As he would describe it from driveable suburbanism to walkable urbanism. He cites data that housing prices have fallen far more in outlying areas than near central cities in the current downturn. And that change in demand is likely to continue, probably accelerate. He makes the case that rail transit is what makes these neighborhoods work. As he writes: Urban spaces of the kind that people want today feature mixed-use zoning and lots of stores and parks within walking distance. But most of all, they feature good public-transit options—usually rail lines. Rail transit is a key ingredient to creating the kind of walkable neighborhoods consumers are demanding. And it's those neighborhoods that are key to retaining and attracting talent that increasingly is the asset that matters most in growing a knowledge-based economy. In the article Leinberger has some interesting out-of the-box ideas on providing incentives to developers to pay for rail transit. Worth thinking about. But so is a change in state transportation policy. Away from either letting our transportation system crumble (our current path) or more and more funding for new roads (the current proposals) and towards transit along with walking and biking. With an emphasis on rail. Hard to imagine our regrowing a prosperous Michigan without these kind of public investments. christopher leingbergerdrivers of state economic growthhousing demandrail transitthe Atlanticwalkable urbanism Lou Glazer is President and co-founder of Michigan Future, Inc., a non-partisan, non-profit organization. Michigan Future's mission is to be a source of new ideas on how Michigan can succeed as a world class community in a knowledge-driven economy. Its work is funded by Michigan foundations. Employers responding to skill shortages II As we explored in our last post, in a market economy its employers, not the… Devaluing a four year degree Worrisome survey results reported by the New York Times. Worth checking out and taking the… California's growth explained Lets take a look at the details of California's economic resurgence since the election of… Cory Johnston says: I'm new to this site and haven't yet read all the entries. This one interested me as I just wrote a policy opinion on the subject for an application to the Michigan Political Leadership Program. My search was for information on how cities developed in Michigan versus that of the Villages and Townships. While it has been argued many times before, it seems to come up whenever a city tries to annex or take over a Township. In my city, we are considering going the other way even though it has never been done in Michigan. The article on transportation brings up the often used discussion of improving our cities but other than providing rail transit, does not say much about why we still have a departure from the city to go live in the suburbs or beyond. The rail transportation that does exist is seldom used even along such well travelled corridors as Woodward from Detroit to Pontiac and beyond. This is a topic that needs to be explored further at a local, regional and state level. Lou Glazer says: Thanks for finding the site and commenting. 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The Semi-Gothic Debut Novelist: Hannah Tinti By Katie Charles Photo: Amanda Prunesti How did you come to write a book about a one-handed orphan who gets roped into grave-robbing in antebellum New England? Someone gave me the book Forgotten English, by Jeffrey Kacirk, and I came across the words resurrection man. I thought, That's such a cool description. When I read that it meant grave robber, I got excited about the moral murkiness. Ultimately what these men did was advancing science, but they were doing the most horrible thing you could do, desecrating graves. This is a grisly book—amputations, child abuse, people buried alive. Are you a morbid person? It's funny. I grew up in Salem, Massachusetts. My friends all worked at the witch museum or the witch house. One of my first jobs was working at the witch dungeon, basically a basement filled with torture devices used on witches. So my book doesn't feel that morbid to me. Okay, but there are two different severed hands. Do you have a hand obsession? When I was about 5, my kindergarten was in a big church, and we would play in the graveyard during recess. I fell on this gravestone, and a shard of slate went through my left wrist. My parents were at a Red Sox game, so they couldn't be reached. Eventually, they operated. I still can't close my fingers all the way. But besides that, my hand function is fine. The Good Thief The Dial Press. August 26. today in eric adams 3:16 p.m. What If We Stopped Drivers From Killing People? Doing very little hasn't worked yet. What if we tried? dont dillydally 2:42 p.m. painless shopping 2:40 p.m.	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Venezuela Accuses US of Sabotaging Election Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro greets the international observers for the May 20 election at the presidential palace in Caracas, May 18, 2018. CARACAS, VENEZUELA - Venezuela on Saturday accused the United States of using new sanctions against its government's top officials to sabotage a controversial presidential election on Sunday, which the country's opposition says has been rigged. The U.S. ramped up pressure on President Nicolas Maduro's government on Friday, accusing him of profiting from illegal narcotics shipments and imposing sanctions against the No. 2 official in the ruling Socialist Party, Diosdado Cabello. The United States has already imposed sanctions against Maduro for human rights abuses and blamed him for Venezuela's current economic and political crises. But Friday marked the first time that Washington publicly linked Maduro to the drug trade. In a statement, Maduro's government called the sanctions part of "a systematic campaign of aggression" by President Donald Trump's administration and said they had no legal basis. "It's not surprising that on the eve of a new vote, when the Venezuelan people will come out to defend their democracy against the imperialist aggressions that try to derail it, once again the U.S. regime tries to sabotage the elections," it said. The U.S. Treasury on Friday imposed sanctions against Cabello; his wife, Marleny Josefina Contreras, who heads the country's tourism institute[ and his brother, Jose David. Opposition challenger Maduro is expected on Sunday to fend off a challenge from opposition candidate Henri Falcon, who is breaking the mainstream opposition coalition's boycott of the vote, which it says is rigged to assure Maduro wins a second term. The hardline opposition party Popular Will on Saturday reiterated its call for Venezuelans to boycott the election and described it as an "electoral sham that seeks to validate the dictatorship in Venezuela and the world." Maduro insists the election will be free and fair, and accuses the opposition of refusing to participate because it knows it cannot win. However, his government was forced to turn to observers from allied countries to monitor Sunday's vote. It had invited the United Nations and other international bodies to send observers, but the U.N. believes the conditions do not exist to guarantee a democratic process. The United States, Canada, the European Union and several countries in Latin America said they would not recognize the results of the polls on the ground that they are not transparent or fair. Isolated Maduro Revels in Erdogan's Backing Ahead of Venezuela Vote Venezuela's diplomatically-isolated president received a show of support from Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday ahead of a weekend election boycotted by the opposition coalition and decried by Washington.The United States, the European Union and major Latin American countries have criticized Sunday's vote in which leftist President Nicolas Maduro is likely to win re-election to a six-year term.Critics say Maduro, a 55-year-old former bus driver who has… What's at Stake in Venezuelan Presidential Vote Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro is seeking a new six-year mandate — and despite crippling hyperinflation and widespread shortages of food and medicine, he is widely expected to win it. Leaders of the nation's beleaguered opposition called to boycott the vote in protest after key leaders were barred from running. Critics fear that even if an anti-government candidate wins, electoral officials will change the result. Still,… US Urges Venezuela to Release US Citizen After Prison Riot The United States is worried about the safety of U.S. citizens held in Venezuela after a riot at a prison there on Wednesday and has appealed again for the release of Mormon missionary Joshua Holt, the State Department said on Thursday.	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Spend a Day in These Six Trendy Vancouver Neighborhoods Tim McGurr The Mission District. Williamsburg. SoHo. Sometimes, a city's neighborhoods take on a life and a notoriety of their own. Such is the case in Vancouver, where certain areas of the city have earned a reputation for being trendy, for their food and drink options, for their entertainment, or just for the quirky collection of people that live there. If you want to get a feel for how Vancouver locals live, here are six trendy neighborhoods you should check out. Davie Street - Credit: Tourism Vancouver/Michael Song Davie Village/West End Vancouver's LGBT community has found a welcoming home in Davie Village, part of the dense West End neighborhood in Downtown Vancouver. Walking the area's streets, you'll see rainbow flags on lampposts, in bars and restaurants, and hanging in people's windows. The Davie Village is a part of the city you'll want to explore on foot. Grab brunch at one of the packed restaurants or cafes before spending the day browsing the many bookstores and quirky shops. Head down to English Bay Beach to watch the sunset, and then make your way to one of the nearby nightclubs for a night of dancing. Venture outside of the Davie Village and explore the rest of the West End — a collection of heritage buildings, high-rise apartments, parks, bars and restaurants (if you love ramen and Korean food, this is the neighborhood for you). Make sure to head up Robson Street for some of the best shopping in the city. The West End also sits on English Bay, and is adjacent to the famous Stanley Park, so rent a bike and head out onto the Seawall for a ride with truly incredible views. Jericho Beach in Kitsilano Lululemon. Yoga. Beaches. Patios. If these are a few of your favorite things, you'll feel right at home in Kitsilano. Once a hub for hippies, Kitsilano is now home to a mixture of trendy professionals and families, both of whom tend to enjoy an active lifestyle. At the heart of Kitsilano lies West 4th Avenue, the main drag littered with stores, restaurants and bars that fill up on the weekend. In fact, the entire neighborhood is home to some of the best new restaurants in Canada, including AnnaLena and Mission. From West 4th, head down a few blocks to Kits beach, home to sandy shores, volleyball courts, a massive saltwater pool and all the green space you might want. If you're more of an indoor person, not too far from the beach is Vanier Park, where you'll find many of Vancouver's big cultural attractions. Spend a day jumping from the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, to the Museum of Vancouver, to the Vancouver Maritime Museum. Then, end your night with a show at the Bard on the Beach Shakespeare festival. Meat and Bread Restaurant in Gastown The oldest neighborhood in Vancouver is still very much full of life. It was from a Gastown tavern, founded in 1867, that Vancouver grew into a city. While the cobblestone streets and vintage stylings still remain, Gastown is at the head of the pack for food, fashion and fun. Take a walking tour to really get a sense of the history and incredible architecture of the neighborhood before setting off on your own. A bit of a style hub, if you want a new outfit you won't have trouble finding a clothing store in Gastown to match your tastes. There are also decor boutiques and First Nations galleries, where you can buy a souvenir worth taking home. At night, the streets come alive with people heading to pubs and clubs. Whether you want to dance under bright lights to your favorite DJ or savor an expertly-crafted cocktail, Gastown is where you'll find the action when the sun goes down. The Reef Restaurant on Commercial Drive - Credit: Tourism Vancouver/The Reef Restaurant Commercial Drive is a growing neighborhood with a unique character, driven by the mixture of cultures and styles of its inhabitants. While it used to be called Little Italy, the Drive's Italian restaurants now share the street with Mexican, Caribbean, Belgian, Salvadoran, Tunisian, and Ethiopian food. In other words, your eating options are diverse and plentiful. The wide variety of cultural influence is also reflected in the neighborhood's stores. You can just as easily buy traditional art, wood carvings and bongo drums as you can clothes and shoes. On a random weekend in this neighborhood, you'll probably stumble upon the farmers' market at John Hendry Park, filled with locally grown produce and baked goods. You'll see people picnicking or taking part in a casual softball game. Intrigued by a quirky storefront or the sounds of jazz blasting through an open door, you might stumble into a music bar, pub or tap house, all with plenty of local brews to choose from. Or, if you don't like to visit at random, plan your trip around one of the Drive's many events, which include Car Free Day, Italian Day, and the Eastside Culture Crawl. Yaletown - Credit: Destination BC/Albert Normandin It's in Yaletown that you'll find many of the large glass towers that have become synonymous with the Vancouver skyline. In additional to state-of-the-art living spaces, this contemporary neighborhood is home to modern parks, designer shops, and high-end restaurants and bars that spill out onto the sidewalk. Yaletown wasn't always a landmark for the trendy; it was once a warehouse district and the Western terminus of the Canadian Pacific Railway. But today, many of those red brick buildings have been transformed into unique spaces to house restaurants and stores. The luxury lounge where you sip on a cocktail may have once been a textile factory. Like many of Vancouver's downtown neighborhoods, Yaletown also sits along the renowned Seawall. You can grab a bike or go for a run along this path with picturesque views of the beautiful skyline and False Creek to guide you. Science World - Credit: Tourism Vancouver/Science World British Columbia Mount Pleasant/South Main Not unlike the Drive, South Main has undergone a serious revitalization in recent years. This area, actually part of the Mount Pleasant neighborhood, is now a hipster haven, a place where you can close your eyes, throw a stone, and hit a cafe or brewery. South Main is home to boutique stores, barbershops, brunch joints, record stores and ethnic restaurants. It's also home to outdoor yoga, beer-filled picnics, bocce in the park and a number of annual street festivals. In other words, it's a young person's paradise. Starting on the north end of Main Street and heading south, within a few blocks east or west you'll come across the photographer's favorite Science World museum, the mouth-watering Earnest Ice Cream, the community-named "Dude Chilling Park," and the 1950s-era Nat Bailey Stadium, home to the city's minor league baseball team. End your trek at Queen Elizabeth Park, the highest point in the city of Vancouver with the view that comes with it. These are just a few of Vancouver's many diverse neighborhoods. Discover more on Destination Vancouver's website. Visit Destination Vancouver's website Top 10 Things to Do in Vancouver in the Fall Your Getaway Guide to Vancouver and Beyond Learn more on the Destination Vancouver website	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Forums > Basketball > NBA Dish > [ESPN] Offseason Report Cards: West Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by J.R., Aug 1, 2013. chandler parsons daryl morey donatas motiejunas phil jackson summer league J.R. Contributing Member Offseason grades for the West For years, the Western Conference, as a whole, has been uniformly stronger than the East. That trend continued this summer. On Wednesday we graded out the entire Eastern Conference. With just one "A" and one "A-" it's safe to say that there weren't a lot of teams in the East hitting home runs this summer. The Western Conference, though, had a much more successful few months. We had one "A+", two "A"s and one "A-" in the West. The rich are, apparently, getting richer. The grades take into account how each team in the league has performed so far in remaking itself, considering both the opportunities it had and the moves it has made. It takes into consideration the draft, free agency, trades, front office and coaching moves as well as positioning for future drafts and free-agent opportunities. The grades are not a ranking of which are the best teams in the league, just a device to track which teams have improved or have placed themselves on the fast track to improve and which teams haven't -- both for the upcoming season and beyond. DALLAS MAVERICKS \| GRADE: D+ Additions: Monta Ellis (FA), Jose Calderon (FA), Samuel Dalembert (FA), Brandan Wright (re-sign), Shane Larkin (draft), Ricky Ledo (draft), Devin Harris (FA), Wayne Ellington (FA), Gal Mekel (FA), DeJuan Blair (FA), Bernard James (re-sign) Subtractions: O.J. Mayo (Bucks), Chris Kaman (Lakers), Darren Collison (Clippers), Elton Brand (Hawks), Anthony Morrow (Pelicans), Josh Akognon (Grizzlies), Nick Calathes (Grizzlies) Two years ago, Mark Cuban made the unorthodox decision to break up a title team so that the Mavs could dip into the free-agent pool a year later and grab a superstar or two. But Deron Williams and Chris Paul both re-signed with their respective teams, and Dwight Howard chose the Rockets. So instead of giving Dirk Nowitzki a high-priced running mate, two years later, Dallas ended up with Monta Ellis and Jose Calderon. Best-laid plans, indeed. Ellis is a high-volume scorer who can be electric getting to the basket, but lacks efficiency, basketball IQ or a well-rounded game. Like Ellis, Calderon's best days are behind him, and while he understands the game well, his ability to get by anyone or guard anyone has waned significantly. That the Mavs spent $54 million on these two speaks to how desperate they are to be relevant again. Dalembert was their third big score, and frankly, he may be their best. The 32-year-old is still a force on the defensive end, and two years for $7.4 million was a bargain contract for a big man. The team also re-signed a key reserve in Wright, who shockingly didn't get bigger offers despite being 25 years old and coming off a season in which he had a player efficiency rating (PER) of 21. Mekel is an NBA-ready prospect who intrigued several teams after a terrific season in Israel. Larkin is a great athlete who can really shoot the basketball (though his lack of size is a question mark). And Ledo has as much raw basketball talent as anyone they acquired, but he will need to make significant improvements in the maturity department if he's going to stick in the league; the Mavs should go find out what the Pacers did with Lance Stephenson and replicate it. Despite the flurry of deals, the Mavs should have significant cap space next summer assuming Nowitzki is willing to take a big pay cut on his next deal. Perhaps fortunes will turn in 12 months, and the Mavs will land the free-agent stud they've been looking for. If not, this is what they are left with. DENVER NUGGETS \| GRADE: D+ Additions: J.J. Hickson (FA), Darrell Arthur (trade), Nate Robinson (FA), Randy Foye (S&T), Timofey Mozgov (re-sign), Tim Connelly (GM), Brian Shaw (coach) Subtractions: Andre Iguodala (Warriors), Kosta Koufos (Grizzlies), Corey Brewer (Timberwolves), Julyan Stone (Raptors), Masai Ujiri (GM), George Karl (coach) A quick first-round exit in the playoffs was just the opening salvo in the Nuggets' horrific summer. Ujiri, fresh off winning Executive of the Year, left for the Raptors after the Nuggets refused to match an offer. His right-hand man, Pete D'Alessandro, left a few weeks later to take the Kings' GM job. Head coach George Karl was fired. And their key summer acquisition of last season, Andre Iguodala, bolted for the Warriors. So in the space of a few weeks, the Nuggets lost their key architect, their Hall of Fame head coach and their best player. Ugh. New GM Tim Connelly has since tried to right the ship, but Denver's books have kept his hands relatively tied. So instead of trying to replace Iguodala's leadership, passing and defense, Connelly acquired talented backups in Arthur, Hickson and Robinson to take his minutes. The Nuggets' best move came on the coaching front with the hiring of Shaw, who figures to become one of the top young coaches in the league. He has huge shoes to fill, but he has the talent to pull together this diverse, starless squad and keep them in the hunt for a playoff seed in the five to eight range. GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS \| GRADE: A- Additions: Andre Iguodala (S&T), Jermaine O'Neal (FA), Toney Douglas (FA), Marreese Speights (FA) Subtractions: Jarrett Jack (Cavaliers), Carl Landry (Kings), Andris Biedrins (Jazz), Richard Jefferson (Jazz), Brandon Rush (Jazz), Scott Machado The Warriors continue to show what a difference smart ownership and management can make for a team. Golden State has been on a roll ever since owner Joe Lacob took over and revamped the team's front office, and this summer was no different. Through a series of creative cap maneuvers -- primarily via getting the Jazz to swallow the final years of Biedrins, Jefferson and Rush in exchange for draft picks -- the Warriors were able to address their biggest weakness with the addition of Iguodala. With two gunners in the backcourt and talented scoring options in the frontcourt, Iguodala is the perfect glue guy to hold this team together. The move also strengthened their bench, as Harrison Barnes can now move to a sixth-man role. The move came at a price, though. The Warriors couldn't afford to keep Jack and Landry, and they gave away two future first-rounders. But they're right in the title conversation now -- a remarkable feat for a team that was still stuck in the lottery last summer. HOUSTON ROCKETS \| GRADE: A Additions: Dwight Howard (FA), Aaron Brooks (re-sign), Isaiah Canaan (draft), Reggie Williams (FA), Marcus Camby (FA), Omri Casspi (FA), Francisco Garcia (re-signed), Robert Covington (FA), B.J. Young (FA), Kostas Papanikolaou (rights), Marko Todorovic (rights) Subtractions: Thomas Robinson (Blazers), Carlos Delfino (Bucks), Royce White (76ers), James Anderson (76ers), Tim Ohlbrecht (76ers) You have to hand it to Les Alexander. Virtually every other owner in the league would've fired Darryl Morey and given up on his Celtics-inspired plan to stockpile middling assets in an effort to land a couple of star players via free agency or trade. For too many years, the Rockets looked like they would tread water forever. And then, pay dirt. The Rockets first landed James Harden in a trade last October and then followed it up this summer by scoring Howard's signature. In about nine months, the Rockets went from milquetoast to one of the most dangerous teams in the NBA. Some of the Rockets' success had to do with luck. Had the Thunder not panicked about their looming luxury tax bill or had the Lakers hired Phil Jackson instead of Mike D'Antoni, Morey is probably looking for a job this summer. They easily could've been in the same predicament as the Mavericks. But sometimes all it takes a little luck, and right now, the Rockets have it. None of the rest of the acquisitions inspires much enthusiasm. Canaan was one of the steals of the draft, and I could see him cracking the rotation at some point this season. Williams and Garcia give the Rockets a couple of snipers, Casspi provides toughness off the bench and Camby will be largely serve as a mentor. There are still holes. I'm not sold on Jeremy Lin as a championship-caliber point guard (though Mario Chalmers didn't stop the Heat), and they still have some question marks at the 4 (Omer Asik? Terrence Jones? Donatas Motiejunas?). But with Harden, Howard and Chandler Parsons leading the way, the Rockets should contend for the Western Conference crown for the next three to four seasons. LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS \| GRADE: A+ Additions: Chris Paul (re-sign), J.J. Redick (S&T), Jared Dudley (trade), Darren Collison (FA), Matt Barnes (re-sign), Byron Mullens (FA), Reggie Bullock (draft), Ryan Hollins (re-sign), Doc Rivers (VP & Coach) Subtractions: Eric Bledsoe (Suns), Caron Butler (Suns), Grant Hill (retired), Chauncey Billups (Pistons), Ronny Turiaf (Timberwolves), DaJuan Summers, Vinny Del Negro (coach) Much has been made of the Rockets landing Howard, but you could argue that the Clippers made the two biggest moves of the summer. First they somehow convinced Rivers to leave Boston. Say what you will about Rivers, bitter Celtics fans, but he can coach and knows how to fit alpha dogs into a cohesive whole. The Clippers needed a coaching upgrade if they were going to take the next leap, and the team landed the best one available. Rivers' arrival also went a long way in convincing Paul to re-sign. The All-Star point guard was the best free agent on the market, and the Clippers found a way to keep him in L.A. They weren't done there, though. The Clippers added Redick to shore up their shooting, Dudley to serve as an all-around glue guy, Collison to back-up Paul for just $1.9 million a year and a bouncy, face-the-basket big man in Byron Mullens. I even loved their draft pick, Reggie Bullock, who was one of the best shooters in this year's class and should be able to immediately step in and play minutes. They did all of this without going over the luxury tax (for now) and lost just one first-round pick (in 2015). As good as the summer was for the Rockets, I think the Clippers that were the NBA's biggest winners. Not only will they field a true title contender next season, but they are now well-positioned to be competitive for years to come. LOS ANGELES LAKERS \| GRADE: C Additions: Chris Kaman (FA), Nick Young (FA), Jordan Farmar (FA), Wesley Johnson (FA), Robert Sacre (re-sign), Ryan Kelly (draft), Elias Harris (FA) Subtractions: Dwight Howard (Rockets), Metta World Peace (Knicks), Earl Clark (Cavaliers), Andrew Goudelock (Russia), Chris Duhon It was the best of times and the worst of times in Los Angeles this summer. And for once, it was the Clippers who were celebrating. While Donald Sterling's crew was landing Doc Rivers and re-signing Chris Paul, the Lakers stood by and watched their dynasty crumble. Dwight Howard bolted and, with him, went any sense of future security for the Lakers. This upcoming season might not be a total disaster. Perhaps Kobe Bryant (if he can recover from his Achilles tear), Steve Nash and Pau Gasol will rally for one last postseason push. Kaman, Young and Farmar are three veterans who might be able to help them creak by the younger, more energetic upstarts in the West. Unlikely, but perhaps. But after this season? The Lakers are facing the cleanest slate they've had in over a decade. Next season they figure to have just one significant contract on the books (Nash) and roughly $40 to $45 million in cap space. While I personally think they should've tried to move Gasol and Nash and then tried to bottom out for a high draft pick, at least they aren't trying to piece together a team of veterans for a two- to three-year run. In 2014, the Lakers are going to look much, much different. Kobe will be back if he wants to be and is physically able to be, but the rest of the team is up for grabs. The Lakers are confident that they'll be at the front of the line for top talent like LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony and Chris Bosh. If they can land any of those guys, this summer will be a one-time setback in an otherwise super-bright future. MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES \| GRADE: C Additions: Tony Allen (re-sign), Kosta Koufos (trade), Mike Miller (FA), Jon Leuer (re-sign), Nick Calathes (trade), Jamaal Franklin (draft), Josh Akognon (waivers), Dave Joerger (coach) Subtractions: Darrell Arthur (Nuggets), Austin Daye (Raptors), Lionel Hollins (coach) The Grizzlies made most of their major moves at the trade deadline and appear content to take another swing at a Western Conference title with their team largely intact. Their biggest move was replacing Hollins with Joerger. Much has been written about the divergent worldviews of the Grizzlies' new front office and their now-former head coach. Hollins was a good coach, but clearly the team felt they needed a coach more aligned with their new philosophy. Joerger doesn't have much of a track record by which to judge him, but sources all around the league are confident he has the makings of a very good head coach. Memphis' big move, roster-wise, was to re-sign Allen, their defensive stopper, at a bargain price (four year, $20 million dollar). Otherwise, the Grizzlies focused on upgrading their bench. Koufos provides some much-needed depth behind Marc Gasol. Miller, if healthy, is still a lethal shooter and should provide a big boost coming off the bench behind Tayshaun Prince. Franklin, an uber-athletic wing who led San Diego State in points, rebounds, assists and steals as a junior, is the type of junkyard player who could earn minutes next season. And they might not be done yet. Sources say they continue to explore trades scenarios involving Zach Randolph, and they have shown interest in free-agent point guard Mo Williams. I don't think the Grizzlies are the favorites in the West. But if everything goes right for them? They could still run the table. MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES \| GRADE: C- Additions: Kevin Martin (S&T), Chase Budinger (re-sign), Corey Brewer (FA), Shabazz Muhammad (draft), Gorgui Dieng (draft), Ronny Turiaf (FA), Lorenzo Brown (draft), Flip Saunders (GM) Subtractions: Andrei Kirilenko (Nets), Luke Ridnour (Bucks), Brandon Roy (retired), Greg Stiemsma (Pelicans), Malcolm Lee (Suns), David Kahn (GM) I'm tempted to give the Wolves an "A" here just for firing Kahn, but the rest of the summer was a mixed bag for new team president Flip Saunders. We're assuming the Wolves will eventually reach a deal with Nikola Pekovic, a restricted free agent, since there isn't a team with cap room left that has interest, and the Wolves want to retain him. Minnesota has been looking for an answer at the 2 for years, and Martin gives them a veteran who can make an impact right away. But $27 million over four years is crazy for a player whose game is slowly starting to wane. Add in $15 million for three years of Budinger and $14 million for three years of Brewer, and the Wolves spent $56 million on role players. Maybe the team didn't fire Kahn after all. Their other big addition was Muhammad, a player many scouts felt would be one of the top three players in the draft last July. However, an uneven year at UCLA exposed many of his flaws and his draft stock plummeted. Did the Wolves get a steal when they drafted him with the last pick of the lottery? If his Summer League performance gives any indication (and many times it doesn't), the answer is no. Dieng, meanwhile, gives them a big man who can block shots and really pass it. But he's still raw, especially for a 23-year-old. Kirilenko was terrific last season, and losing him to the Nets, especially given the huge pay cut he took to do so, was painful. Overall, the Wolves have the pieces in place to compete for a seventh or eighth seed in the West if everyone stays healthy. But with this team still treading in the waters of mediocrity, Kevin Love's free-agent decision in the summer of 2015 begins to loom large. NEW ORLEANS PELICANS \| GRADE: B- Additions: Jrue Holiday (trade), Tyreke Evans (S&T), Al-Farouq Aminu (re-sign), Anthony Morrow (FA), Greg Stiemsma (FA), Jeff Withey (trade) Subtractions: Robin Lopez (Blazers), Greivis Vasquez (Kings), Lance Thomas, Terrel Harris (Blazers), Xavier Henry, Lou Amundson, Roger Mason Jr. I'm not sure any team had a more controversial summer than the Pelicans. Whether you took issue with naming a NBA team after a goofy bird, questioned their decision to trade away a guy who probably should've been the No. 1 pick in the draft along with a potential lottery pick in next year's loaded draft or you wondered aloud why they'd pay so much money to player who peaked as a rookie and won't even start, the Pelicans have given us plenty to talk about. Context, I believe, is in order. GM Dell Demps is under the same ownership edict that Bucks GM John Hammond is. His owner is old. He doesn't have time for a long rebuild. He wants to win now. So Demps, given those constraints, gets a solid grade for the Holiday deal. His team needed a point guard, and Holiday made the All-Star team last season at the age of 22. While I can't find anyone who loves his game, New Orleans landed an above-average player at the cost of a young big man coming off ACL surgery, who does many of the things that Anthony Davis already does well and a pick that probably ends up in the late lottery to mid-first round. If the Pelicans were really trying to shore up their future, they stick with Noel, stay bad for another year and try to add another star. But if you're going to go for it, you can do a lot worse than Holiday. The Evans decision is a little harder to wrap my arms around. The Pelicans needed a center and small forward. Evans is neither. But Demps saw talent that he thought he could steal. He believes that the culture they've built in New Orleans and a head coaching staff led by Monty Williams is far superior to what Evans was subjected to the past few seasons in Sacramento. Evans is just 23 years old, and if he can put it all together, they might still be able to turn Eric Gordon into a long-term solution at the 3 or 5. For those that love true rebuilds, the Pelicans lost their patience and screwed this up. But on second glance, they are still young and still have assets and talent. While I'm not convinced the Pelicans crack the top eight in the West, they still have a strong foundation going forward. OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER \| GRADE: C- Additions: Derek Fisher (re-sign), Steven Adams (draft), Andre Roberson (draft), Grant Jerrett (draft) Subtractions: Kevin Martin (Timberwolves) Not sure there was a team with a quieter offseason than the Thunder. With a payroll dangerously close to the luxury-tax threshold, they had to let sixth man Kevin Martin walk and signed only a minor role player in Fisher and their draft picks. Adams is a freak of nature -- a young, 19-year-old big man with an NBA body, strength, athleticism and motor. But he's relatively new to the game and has a lot of work to do to be ready for the pro game, especially on the offensive end. Despite being just 6-foot-7 and 206 pounds, Roberson was one of the best rebounders in college basketball last season. And they hit in the second round with Jerrett, a big stretch-4 who underachieved as a freshman at Arizona but who looked solid in summer league. All three have bright futures but will likely spend the season in the D-League. The Thunder drafted well, but their window is now, and it's unclear whether Jeremy Lamb has the chops to replace Martin coming off the bench. So many teams have improved in the West, but the Thunder's lack of creative moves marks a second straight disappointing offseason. PHOENIX SUNS \| GRADE: B Additions: Eric Bledsoe (trade), Alex Len (draft), Archie Goodwin (draft), Caron Butler (trade), Gerald Green (trade), Miles Plumlee (trade), Malcolm Lee (trade), Ryan McDonough (GM), Jeff Hornacek (coach), Pacers' 2014 1st Rd draft pick Subtractions: Luis Scola (Pacers), Jared Dudley (Clippers), Wesley Johnson (Lakers), Jermaine O'Neal (Warriors), Hamed Haddadi, Lance Blanks (GM), Lindsey Hunter (coach) I've been throwing haymakers at the Suns in this forum for the past few years. Given their rapid descent, I think the criticisms have been fair. But for the first time in a while, I see a ray of hope in the Valley of the Sun. With new GM Ryan McDonough at the helm, the Suns officially acknowledged what they should've accepted three years ago: they're rebuilding. And as a result, they have been aggressive in acquiring draft picks, have been conservative in using their cap room and are stocking up on young players with serious upside. Landing Bledsoe for the price of Dudley and a second-round pick may have been the steal of the summer. Reasonable minds can disagree about Bledsoe's future, but he's a 23-year-old young point guard who excelled while playing significant minutes on a playoff team. For a rebuilding one like the Suns, that's pure gold. They also landed what they believe to be their center of the future in Len, who is huge, athletic and quite skilled for a player his age but is coming off surgery for a stress fracture in his ankle. I like Len, but the Suns should've taken Nerlens Noel ahead of him. Noel, to me, has more upside, and I worry a bit about Len's toughness. Goodwin, the second youngest player in the draft, struggled in his freshman season at Kentucky. But he's blessed with great speed and athleticism, and if he ever develops a jump shot, he could be a lethal scorer. He looked quite impressive at summer league, and if the Suns are patient, they could have their backcourt of the future in Bledsoe and Goodwin. The rest of the acquisitions the Suns made were really throw-ins. They swallowed Green's contract to get a hold of the Pacers' first-round pick next year. Butler was a throw-in to get Bledsoe. The team does like Plumlee a bit. They may not be done yet. There remains significant interest in Marcin Gortat and Goran Dragic, who they could deal for valuable asset. The Suns will likely be awful again next season, perhaps awful enough to be the worst team in the West. But they are finally beginning to acquire young players to build around. Another high draft pick next year, combined with a load of cap space, and the Suns could be well on their way back up the standings. PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS \| GRADE: A Additions: C.J. McCollum (draft), Thomas Robinson (trade), Robin Lopez (trade), Dorell Wright (FA), Allen Crabbe (draft), Earl Watson (FA), Terrel Harris (trade) Subtractions: J.J. Hickson (Nuggets), Eric Maynor (Wizards), Ronnie Price (Magic), Jared Jeffries, Sasha Pavlovic GM Neil Olshey has been quietly rebuilding the Blazers while keeping up appearances that this might be a playoff team. With the addition of two more lottery picks in McCollum and Robinson, the Blazers have somehow managed to inject new blood into the franchise without giving up any of their key core players. After hitting a home run with Damian Lillard last summer, the Blazers believe they may have done it again with McCollum. Like Lillard, McCollum is a super scorer who lit up opponents in a small conference. Like Lillard, he also possesses exceptional maturity and an unrelenting work ethic. Together, they could give the Blazers one of the most dynamic backcourts in the league. Robinson was a top-five pick in the 2012 draft, but he struggled as a rookie in stints with the Kings and Rockets. He has the requisite strength and athletic ability to be a beast on the boards. It's his basketball IQ on the offensive end that's in serious question now. While he may not have been worthy of his lofty draft position -- he went one spot ahead of Lillard -- Robinson has upside and could be an important fixture off the bench. The team also upgraded in the middle, getting Lopez from the Pelicans. While Lopez is probably better suited coming off the bench, he had a very strong 2012-13 in which he posted an impressive 18.9 PER. He should battle second-year big man Meyers Leonard for the starting center position. Wright and Crabbe were also important additions. They came cheap, and both players can really shoot the basketball. All in all, Olshey has proven to be quite adept at sniffing out bargains in the market and pouncing on them. Not only do the Blazers have intriguing young players at every position on the floor, they also look talented enough to make a real run at the eighth seed in the West. In a few years, they may be far more dangerous than simply a team that you don't want to play in the first round. SACRAMENTO KINGS \| GRADE: C+ Additions: Ben McLemore (draft), Carl Landry (FA), Greivis Vasquez (trade), Luc Richard Mbah a Moute (trade), Ray McCallum (draft), Vivek Randive (owner), Pete D'Alessandro (GM), Mike Malone (coach) Subtractions: Tyreke Evans (Pelicans), Toney Douglas (Warriors), Joe and Gavin Maloof (Owners), Geoff Petrie (GM), Keith Smart (coach) Whatever I write about the Kings will likely be irrelevant. Kings fans won in April when the NBA announced that the league would reject the Maloofs' proposal to sell the franchise to a Seattle-based ownership group. Anything else that happens is gravy. Basketball lives in Sacramento. To that end, the gravy has been pretty thin at the moment. New owner Vivek Ranadive looks a bit green already, panicking and hiring head coach Mike Malone before finding a GM and then letting Malone dictate who he hired to run the team. Ranadive has said publicly on several occasions that he wants an experienced hand guiding his new team, but instead hired a young assistant GM who happens to be tight with the new head coach. I think D'Alessandro is a smart, talented man, but I'm not sure he was ready for the job. When coaches, especially rookies, are calling the shots, it rarely goes well. A case in point was the four-year, $26 million dollar deal they gave to Landry. He's a good player and a guy that coaches love, but he's not a terrific fit in the rebuilding curve of the Kings and seemed an odd choice to spend on. The same could be said for the decision to trade for Mbah a Moute. He was barely a solid rotation player on a quasi-playoff team like the Bucks, but his defensive reputation sold Malone on committing nearly $9 million of the Kings' money. In the meantime, the Kings didn't really make much of an effort to get out and pursue younger players that could fit into the future. They didn't even explore moving DeMarcus Cousins, because the big man will help them win ball games next season. Not enough to be a playoff team, mind you, but enough to not be associated with the Suns or Sixers of the world. Their best addition was McLemore. Based on talent alone, he was one of the two or three best players in the draft, but he slipped to the Kings because of questions about his maturity and his lack of aggression. He didn't quell any fears at summer league, where he looked awful. But his performance was mostly a result of not being in great shape and desperately trying to prove his willingness to shoot. Over his last few games in Las Vegas, he settled down, and the upside was evident. If Malone can give McLemore both structure and confidence, he will be a major building block for the Kings. As for the rest of the team? Expect a finish somewhere between 12 and 14 in the West, a high draft pick next June and significant cap room next summer. The long-term future looks promising, but the short term is still going to be ugly. SAN ANTONIO SPURS \| GRADE: B Additions: Manu Ginobili (re-sign), Tiago Splitter (re-sign), Marco Belinelli (FA), Jeff Pendergraph (FA), Deshaun Thomas (draft) Subtractions: Gary Neal (Bucks), DeJuan Blair (Mavericks) The Spurs came about as close as you can come to winning a NBA title without actually winning it. If a team ever deserved a trophy for coming in second place, it's them. To that end, the team decided to bring back the same crew. They got the rapidly fading Manu to sign a reasonable, two-year, $14 million deal. Their offer to Splitter (four years, $36 million) was considerably larger, but it decreases each year, and there aren't 15 centers in the league better than he is. Their other additions probably won't excite anyone, but maybe they should. Every year the Spurs pull a player of two from the proverbial NBA trash heap and turn them into valuable role players. This year, Belinelli and Pendergraph might be those guys. Belinelli can really shoot the basketball, and Pendergraph can rebound and score around the basket. Both have talent well-suited to the team's style of play and are better than the contracts they received -- a hallmark of Spurs summers. And don't sleep on Thomas, the Spurs' second-round draft prospect. He was one of the two or three best scorers in the draft this year, but slid because people questioned his work ethic and defense. He couldn't have landed on a better team than San Antonio or with a better coach than Gregg Popovich. If he's willing to do what Pop says, in two years everyone will be asking why in the world Thomas wasn't a lottery pick. UTAH JAZZ \| GRADE: B Additions: Trey Burke (draft), Rudy Gobert (draft), Andris Biedrins (trade), Richard Jefferson (trade), Brandon Rush (trade), John Lucas III (FA), Ian Clark (FA), Warriors' 2014 1st Rd draft pick Subtractions: Paul Millsap (Hawks), Al Jefferson (Bobcats), Mo Williams, Randy Foye (Nuggets), DeMarre Carroll (Hawks), Earl Watson (Blazers), Kevin Murphy (Warriors) As long as I've known him, Kevin O'Connor has never been a fan of tanking. The reason being that a culture of losing starts forming and that playing meaningful basketball is as important to a player's development as playing lots of minutes. For years, the Jazz have embodied that philosophy. This year, that's all changing. With Dennis Lindsey now leading the team and the NBA landscape changing, the Jazz have joined the teams "Riggin' for Wiggins." And somewhere, O'Connor's blood pressure is soaring. The team is loaded with young talent already. Derrick Favors and Enes Kanter have been mentored for several seasons behind veterans, and both have the potential to be All-Stars someday. Ditto for Gordon Hayward. And lots of people on the team are high on Alec Burks as well. So deciding to let Milsap, Jefferson and Williams walk this summer was about more than just tanking -- it was about giving their young core a chance before difficult decisions have to be made in free agency. The newest addition to that young core is Burke, who the Jazz traded up to get. While I was higher on a couple of other point guards in the draft, I understand that the Jazz need a leader for their young team and what Burke possesses in spades is moxy. His lack of size and elite athletic ability were exposed at summer league. But he's a tough player who plays with a chip on his shoulder and he should find a way to overcome his physical weaknesses. The drafting of Gobert was also about upside. He's not ready to play in the NBA, but his 7-foot-9 wingspan and his work ethic were too much for the Jazz to pass on. Clark, the MVP of the championship game at the Las Vegas Summer League, also gives them a young player who can score from both positions in the backcourt. Biedrins, Jefferson and Rush were all throws-in so that the Jazz could get a hold of the Warriors' 2014 and 2016 first-round picks. Biedrins and Rush both have upside and could end up getting minutes this season, and perhaps even another contract in Utah. If the Jazz are going to be bad, they only want to be bad for one year -- and they picked the right year to do it. The competition in the West was likely too stiff to make the playoffs anyway. Next year's draft is loaded, and a year of leadership experience for Hayward, Favors, Kanter, Burks and Burke is a good thing. Flush with cash next summer, the Jazz can re-sign who they want, add others via free agency and move right back into being contenders in 2014-15. #1 J.R., Aug 1, 2013 myco Contributing Member Pretty backhanded compliment for the Rockets and really more of a dig at Morey. #2 myco, Aug 1, 2013 plates300 Member I hate it how everyone plays it off as "oh the Rockets got lucky." Well no sh*$, all teams have to get lucky to get the players they want. Definitely a back handed compliment but it's ESPN so it's expected. Honestly, if Morey didn't land Howard, I still think he's done a great job. #3 plates300, Aug 1, 2013 CDrex Contributing Member J.R. said: ↑ But after this season? The Lakers are facing the cleanest slate they've had in over a decade. Next season they figure to have just one significant contract on the books (Nash) and roughly $40 to $45 million in cap space. The Lakers are confident that they'll be at the front of the line for top talent like LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony and Chris Bosh. If they can land any of those guys, this summer will be a one-time setback in an otherwise super-bright future. I'm a little offended by the Ford's lack of research here. He implies that even without jettisoning Nash, they'll have two max contracts to toss out and then they can resign Kobe. Obviously he didn't read this piece on their cap outlook, which reminds us that unless they renounce the rights to go over the cap to sign Kobe, Kobe's cap hold eats up nearly $32 million. Accounting for roster spot min salary charges, this gives them a) about $14 million to spend if they plan to spend first, then resign Kobe over the cap, keeping Nash b) about $20 million to spend if they waive Nash with the stretch provision, spend, then resign Kobe over the cap c) about ($14 million + X) if Kobe signs first and take a pay cut of X dollars compared to his cap hold, keeping Nash d) about ($20 million + X) if Kobe signs first and take a pay cut of X dollars compared to his cap hold, stretching Nash e) goodbye Kobe! (like that's going to happen) Bryant would have to accept at the very most $11 million a year to get max contracts to two guys from the class of '03. And he's said he doesn't plan to take a pay cut. So...yeah. #4 CDrex, Aug 1, 2013 Fyreball Contributing Member ESPN continues to show their true colors by calling the Rockets lucky, and saying that this has a likelihood of being a short-term setback in a "super-bright" future for the Lakers. Really?? Super-bright? Because last time I checked, Kobe's cap-hold is massive, and LeBron is not leaving Miami. That to me is the polar opposite of "super-bright." #5 Fyreball, Aug 1, 2013 da_juice Member Fyreball said: ↑ Lakers always have a super bright future in the world of ESPN (something that is, unfortunately, historically rooted in reality). #6 da_juice, Aug 1, 2013 jim1961 Member Resigning your own players is one of those things that if you do, your holding serve basically. But if you fail to do it, assuming that player is an important piece and someone you want to resign in the first place, then its a loss definitely. In the case of the Clippers, I just cant elevate them to the top of the heap mostly based on resigning players. If Miami merely resigns Lebron next year, I suppose in ESPN's way of thinking their off season will be a A+++++ while at the same time the team is not one iota better than before based on this move alone. So what ESPN's offseason report REALLY should be called is "Who had the best player to resign in the offseason" report card. #7 jim1961, Aug 1, 2013 ROXTXIA Contributing Member From what I understand, Morey wanted to blow it up. He found the "middle way" listed above because Les insisted on rebuilding without sucking any harder than necessary. Otherwise, decent article, if a little heavy on the "Rockets are more lucky than good". How about, Sam Presti should be kicking himself right now? #8 ROXTXIA, Aug 1, 2013 Jimes Member The writer also didn't get the memo that you're supposed to misspell Morey, not Daryl. #9 Jimes, Aug 1, 2013 daywalker02 Easter Egg Hunter - Tell me why? نحن عائلة It's A+ They just don't know how to appreciate the loss of Royce White It will guarantee us another spot to accommodate a quality player #10 daywalker02, Aug 1, 2013 benchmoochie Contributing Member only contending for wc championship? #11 benchmoochie, Aug 1, 2013 RedEyesKirby Member You have to have skills to be lucky. If you're not prepared, even when luck comes, you won't be able to do anything about it. (LAKERS) #12 RedEyesKirby, Aug 1, 2013 ivenovember Member Why did they put Royce White (76ers) under "Subtraction"? That is definitely an "Addition". #13 ivenovember, Aug 1, 2013 roslolian Rockets Only Fan I have several issues with this, namely how the Warriors are supposed to be "in the middle of contention", the Lakers "have a super bright future", but the Rox should only "contend for the WCF crown for the next 2-3 years". LOL wtf? DH is only 27, Harden is 23 and Parsons is 24 Also why is Dudley, Reddick and Collison amazingly great while Camby, Garcia, Brooks, Cassipi and Canaan aren't impressive? It's not our fault we're already stacked, maybe Ford forgot that we have Harden and Parsons at both wing spots Why the hate on Lin, is De Andre Johnson a championship caliber C? lol I mean seriously, who wins in a 7 game series? CP3/Griffin/DJ/Reddick/Dudley or DH/Harden/Parsons/Asik/Lin with Beverly/DMo/Camby/Garcia as the bench? #14 roslolian, Aug 1, 2013 CometsWin Breaker Breaker One Nine Rather be lucky than good in free agency. The Harden trade wasn't luck, that was straight mobster taking advantage of the poor. #15 CometsWin, Aug 1, 2013 BeardSanity Member That article possed me off even tho they gave us an A. He totally discounted moreys skills by basically calling him lucky to still have a job. Wow. All good, I would hate to be overhyped all season anyways. #16 BeardSanity, Aug 2, 2013 LosPollosHermanos Appropriate pronouns only please what is it with the clipps improving the most? Thats a joke. #17 LosPollosHermanos, Aug 2, 2013 crash5179 Contributing Member I don't have really have much of a problem with the grades for the most part, but if I'm being critical then here is really my main issue with the article. The author lays out the criteria for his grading system right here. Then he proceeds to give the Clippers an A+ largely based on the fact that they signed Chris Paul. My problem with that is that Chris Paul is not an addition for the Clippers, they already had him. By resigning Chris the Clippers did nothing in the form of Remaking the team. The team is essentially the exact same set of starters from last season. Are the Clippers substantially closer to winning a championship then they were in April? No. Doc probably gives them a better chance but does a coach suddenly make the pathetic play the Clippers have been getting out of DeAndre Jordan better? I doubt it. The Clippers gave up a 1st round pick for Doc but completely blew their oppertunity to acquire Kevin Garnett because of how public them and the Celtics made it known that they were intending to make Doc and KG a package deal. Had they kept that quite and observed the rules of the CBA then the Clipps probably are able to acquire KG seperately from the Doc transaction with out too much interference from David Stern. By Comparison: 1. The Rockets clearly made the biggest jump by advancing the team into elite/contender status. 2. While the Clippers had to give up a 1st round pick to acquire Doc Rivers, the Rockets gave up nothing to acquire Dwight Howard. 3. While the Clippers got high marks for not exceeding the Luxury Tax Threshold, the Rockets are paying more than 10 million a season less than the Clipps in total salary. 4. While Keeping the all of the teams draft picks, the Rockets are in better position going forward than the Clippers, considering the additional 2nd round picks the Rockets are also loaded with. 5. Not only do the Rockets field a true title contender this season but they are BETTER positioned than the Clipps because they have more 1st and 2nd round picks moving forward plus the Rockets salary cap situation is much better then the Clippers. According to Shamsports the Clippers are actually over the LT just not over the Apron. http://data.shamsports.com/content/pages/data/salaries/clippers.jsp #18 crash5179, Aug 2, 2013 trueroxfan Member daywalker02 said: ↑ It will guarantee us another spot to accommodate a player I am surprised they gave us an A and the Clippers an A+. The Clippers kept all their guys and signed two quality role players. We kept our main guys and signed the best center in the league. How are 2 role players > 1 all star? I'm one of those who believes the loss of Dwight was a good thing for the Lakers. If they were going to continue that system of offense, and keep Gasol, Dwight was not a good fit, imo. This team is still a playoff team (bottom of the pack) IF Kobe is able to return by midseason. I don't know much about the heal time for Achilles injuries, but didn't Billups have the same injury, came back early, and got re injured? I think they'll be battling for the 8th seed, which isn't terrible considering they are essentially the poster team for AARP. Not sure how I feel about this team anymore. Rudy Gay isn't the player I thought he was going to develop into, and they got rid of Hollins, who I thought was a pretty good coach. I think this is a fair grade. I think the T Wolves had a pretty good offseason. K Mart fits perfect with that team, and if he can score 20+ again this season, and Love and Rubio come back strong, with a coach like Adelman...this team can be as good as a 5th seed. Not to mention they got some help at backup center, a steal with Shabazz, and a quality wing with Brewer. I think a B- is more appropriate. They deserve an F- for the stupid name. They essentially did NOTHING. How is Fisher still in the league? Not sure if they deserve an F for letting Scola go, or an A++ for letting him go to a contending team. JK, I am confused with their moves, why are they stacking up on starting point guards? Not a bad offseason, but I think they'll tear it down by the trade deadline. Why did Landry sign with this team? Must have been to be back with Hayes! But seriously, he could have gone to a much better team. I like Belinelli, but I can't imagine Duncan will play as good as he did last year. This is their last chance. F the Jazz. They get a D for being tools. #19 trueroxfan, Aug 2, 2013	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Home / Articles / Civil rights groups sue state officials over voter registrations Civil rights groups sue state officials over voter registrations Adam Jadhav // Published April 24, 2008 in ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH Voting-rights activists filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday against Missouri public aid officials and election authorities in St. Louis and Kansas City, saying that agencies have failed to help poor people stay active on the voter rolls. The suit, filed in Kansas City by the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now, focuses on a 1993 federal law that requires voter registration to be offered at drivers license facilities and government assistance offices — those that offer aid such as food stamps, Medicaid and welfare. But although registering at drivers license offices is now commonplace, activists claim the Missouri Department of Social Services has shirked its obligations. ACORN, represented by lawyers from national groups Project Vote, Demos and the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, also says election authorities need to better instruct local public aid offices. The lawsuit carries all the overtones of a traditional political brawl, pitting groups allied with minorities and the poor — who typically lean Democratic — against a key department of a Republican administration. Secretary of State Robin Carnahan, Missouri's highest authority on elections and a Democrat, is not named as a defendant. The plaintiffs say Carnahan has been helpful on the issue. Missouri is only the latest battleground for the voting groups, who have worked with Michigan, North Carolina and New Mexico. In 2006, Project Vote and others sued officials in Ohio. Voter registration applications from drivers license offices have remained steady in recent years. But registrations at public aid agencies around the country have fallen, according to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission. In Missouri, those offices handled more 143,000 registration applications in the 1996 election cycle. By the 2006 cycle, that figure had decreased almost 90 percent to fewer than 16,000. "Those people belong in the electoral process," said Brian Mellor, a lawyer with Project Vote. "That was the point of the federal law — involve everybody." Missouri Social Services Director Deborah Scott, the top official named in the suit, maintains that the state's public aid offices were in compliance with federal rules. Scott's assistant Jan Carter suggested Wednesday that a successful registration campaign years ago led to the decrease now. "Once you've fished in a pool and caught most of the fish, the remaining fish are going to be limited," Carter said. Carter also said aid offices see lower foot traffic today — and register fewer people — because clients can apply for services online and over the phone. Mellor countered that the federal law didn't distinguish between public aid services offered in person or online. And activists say they spot-checked almost a dozen offices in the St. Louis and Kansas City area and found that none offered voter registration materials with applications for public aid. Three didn't even provide registration forms when asked, the activists said. The lawsuit also contends that local election authorities should be stepping in. Jerry Wamser, an attorney for the St. Louis Elections Board, and Charles Renner, an attorney for the Kansas City board, both said they would review the suit but declined to comment further. Charlene Davis, the Republican elections director for Jackson County, argued that her office had no authority to oversee public aid agencies. "Within their offices, we have no control," Davis said. She said her office did conduct initial training sessions with social service workers, who resisted the federal requirements. "There was a definite attitude problem," Davis said. "They felt that they were doing our work." The dispute goes back to 2006, when Project Vote lawyers and others first approached Carnahan, who followed up in meetings, phone calls and e-mails with the public aid agencies. In response to the lawsuit, Carnahan spokesman Ryan Hobart issued a statement: "It's disappointing that, despite the wide-ranging efforts we have taken, all eligible Missourians might not have been given their legally required opportunity to register to vote." Attorneys for the activists also wrote directly to Scott in August 2007 with their complaints, offering to meet with state officials. Alternatively, they warned they could file a lawsuit, according to letters provided to the Post-Dispatch. Scott wrote back denying the allegations, defending the department and asking for more specifics; she also referred future contact to a state lawyer. Carter, Scott's assistant, suggested the lawsuit was an insincere way to achieve that goal. She also questioned ACORN's credibility, noting that several employees were indicted last year on allegations involving bogus registrations. Mellor said ACORN shouldn't be held responsible for the misconduct of low-paid contractors. Contact reporter at [email protected] or 314-340-8255	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Hillary Clinton Says She's 'Always Tried' to Tell the Truth BYBenjamin Snyder February 19, 2016, 4:07 PM UTC Photograph by Bloomberg via Getty Images For Hillary Clinton, the truth sometimes sounds a lot more like "truthiness." The Democratic candidate for President said in an interview with CBS News that she's "always tried to tell the truth" when asked at her campaign office in Las Vegas. "You know, in '76, Jimmy Carter famously said, 'I will not lie to you,'" said CBS' Scott Pelley to the Democratic frontrunner. "Well, I have to tell you I have tried in every way I know how literally from my years as a young lawyer all the way through my time as secretary of state to level with the American people," Clinton replied. The comments come as Clinton has been struggling against her opponent Bernie Sanders in recent months. She lost in a landslide to Sanders in New Hampshire and didn't perform as well in Iowa. A poll from last year, meanwhile, found that the American public considers Clinton a liar, as Fortune reported. Pelley pressed her further, asking, "Have you always told the truth?" And Clinton responded, "I've always tried to. Always. Always." "Well, but, you know, you're asking me to say, 'Have I ever?' I don't believe I ever have. I don't believe I ever have," Clinton, a former Senator in New York and Secretary of State, added. "I don't believe I ever will. I'm gonna do the best I can to level with the American people." Here's a link to the interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKkTYGrUL5Q Fortune has reached out to Clinton's campaign for comment, and we will update this story if we hear back.	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Fallacies of distributed computing The fallacies of distributed computing are a set of assertions made by L Peter Deutsch and others at Sun Microsystems describing false assumptions that programmers new to distributed applications invariably make. 1 The fallacies 2 The effects of the fallacies The fallacies[edit] The fallacies are:[1] The network is reliable Latency is zero Bandwidth is infinite The network is secure Topology doesn't change There is one administrator Transport cost is zero The network is homogeneous The effects of the fallacies[edit] Software applications are written with little error-handling on networking errors. During a network outage, such applications may stall or infinitely wait for an answer packet, permanently consuming memory or other resources. When the failed network becomes available, those applications may also fail to retry any stalled operations or require a (manual) restart. Ignorance of network latency, and of the packet loss it can cause, induces application- and transport-layer developers to allow unbounded traffic, greatly increasing dropped packets and wasting bandwidth. Ignorance of bandwidth limits on the part of traffic senders can result in bottlenecks. Complacency regarding network security results in being blindsided by malicious users and programs that continually adapt to security measures.[2] Changes in network topology can have effects on both bandwidth and latency issues, and therefore can have similar problems. Multiple administrators, as with subnets for rival companies, may institute conflicting policies of which senders of network traffic must be aware in order to complete their desired paths. The "hidden" costs of building and maintaining a network or subnet are non-negligible and must consequently be noted in budgets to avoid vast shortfalls. If a system assumes a homogeneous network, then it can lead to the same problems that result from the first three fallacies. This section needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Find sources: "Fallacies of distributed computing" – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (March 2017) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) The list of fallacies generally[clarification needed] came about at Sun Microsystems. L. Peter Deutsch, one of the original Sun "Fellows", is credited[by whom?] with penning the first seven fallacies in 1994; however, Bill Joy and Tom Lyon had already identified the first four as "The Fallacies of Networked Computing"[3] (the article claims "Dave Lyon", but this is a mistake[why?]). Around 1997, James Gosling, another Sun Fellow and the inventor of Java, added the eighth fallacy.[3] CAP theorem PACELC theorem RISC vs CISC debate fine vs coarse grained SOA ^ "The Eight Fallacies of Distributed Computing - Tech Talk". Archived from the original on 2017-11-07. Retrieved 2017-06-18. ^ "Malware Defensive Techniques Will Evolve as Security Arms Race Continues". ^ a b "Deutsch's Fallacies, 10 Years After". Archived from the original on 2007-08-11. Retrieved 2005-12-03. The Eight Fallacies of Distributed Computing The Eight Fallacies of Distributed Computing at the Wayback Machine (archived September 9, 2016) Fallacies of Distributed Computing Explained by Arnon Rotem-Gal-Oz Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Fallacies_of_distributed_computing&oldid=916589690" Distributed computing architecture Distributed computing problems Wikipedia articles needing clarification from July 2015 Articles with specifically marked weasel-worded phrases from July 2015 Wikipedia articles needing clarification from March 2017 This page was last edited on 19 September 2019, at 16:57 (UTC).	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Two men BASE jump from Georgia cell tower, arrested One of the men, Brian Sims, is from Savannah Updated: 3:20 PM EST Jan 25, 2018 WAGA-TV Atlanta SOURCE: WAGA-TV Atlanta ACWORTH, Ga. (AP) - Two police officers were standing near a Georgia cellphone tower when they noticed a man falling from the sky.News outlets report Brian Sims, of Savannah, and Stephen Ahlquist, of Lilburn, were arrested Jan. 18 on trespassing charges for BASE jumping from a 300-foot (90-meter) cellphone tower in Acworth. BASE jumping refers to leaping from a building, among other fixed structures. An arrest warrant says officers initially only had the first jumper, Sims, in custody, as Ahlquist was still in the air. Officers had Sims call Ahlquist over so he could be arrested. Police say the two argued about whether Ahlquist should stay hidden until officers revealed they had a police dog. Sims' GoPro footage was taken as evidence. Both were released on bail. It's unclear whether they have lawyers.(Copyright 2018 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.) ACWORTH, Ga. (AP) - Two police officers were standing near a Georgia cellphone tower when they noticed a man falling from the sky. News outlets report Brian Sims, of Savannah, and Stephen Ahlquist, of Lilburn, were arrested Jan. 18 on trespassing charges for BASE jumping from a 300-foot (90-meter) cellphone tower in Acworth. BASE jumping refers to leaping from a building, among other fixed structures. An arrest warrant says officers initially only had the first jumper, Sims, in custody, as Ahlquist was still in the air. Officers had Sims call Ahlquist over so he could be arrested. Police say the two argued about whether Ahlquist should stay hidden until officers revealed they had a police dog. Sims' GoPro footage was taken as evidence. Both were released on bail. It's unclear whether they have lawyers.	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
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Vengeful Nicole Kidman Clobbers Tom Cruise! Nicole Kidman publicly humiliated her ex Tom Cruise by confessing her divorce from the pint-sized actor was one of the best things she's ever done! While on stage at London's Women in the World conference, the 48-year-old Australian told a stunned audience that her 2001 bust-up boosted her career — and helped her find true love with current hubby Keith Urban. "I was running from my life at that time," said Nicole about splitting from Tom. "I wasn't able to handle the reality of it, and as an actor you have this wonderful thing where you can go and get lost in somebody else's life. "Out of my divorce came work that was applauded, so that was an interesting thing for me." As reported by The ENQUIRER, Nicole's cruel jab at former husband Tom comes on top of Leah Remini's recent embarrassing expose of the Scientologist's bizarre secret life in her new book "Troublemaker." The ENQUIRER also recently revealed to the world how Nicole wasn't even invited to the recent wedding of her daughter Isabella — because Scientology demands that non-believer Nicole be banned as a "Suppressive Person." Nicole can still take some comfort in her 2003 win at the Academy Award for Best Actress "The Hours." But Nicole admitted that what should have been her most triumphant moment was actually the lowest point in her life. "I was holding a gold statue and I was the loneliest I'd ever been," said Nicole. Her misery was finally ended when she met and married Keith in 2006. Unlike her time with Tom, the "Moulin Rouge" star reveals her marriage to Keith has been one of discovery. They've grown together as they raise their daughters — Sunday Rose, 7, and 4-year-old Faith Margaret. Nicole Kidman Tom Cruise	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
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Can Insurance Companies Incentivize Their Customers to Be Healthier? Adrian Gore Peter Harmer Marc W. Pfitzer Nina Jais Behavioral economists know well the power of instant gratification and over-optimism that too often lead to poor decisions — like reaching for an extra slice of cake or putting off the dreaded morning run. The behavioral biases play out in a simple paradox: People over-consume health care but under-consume prevention, and insurers or taxpayers are left with the bill. The same plays out with many lines of insurance, where the immediate benefits of poor choices outweigh the often-hidden cost of dealing with their consequences, such as reckless driving or failing to flood-proof infrastructure in highly exposed communities. Insurers have a unique opportunity to align their commercial interests with encouraging preventive behaviors. By employing a "shared value" model, insurers, along with public services, can directly "monetize" better individual behavior as healthier or safer individual outcomes, lower claims costs, and improve risk pools, which can be translated into lower-priced premiums and a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Behavioral economists know well the power of instant gratification and overoptimism that too often lead to poor decisions — like reaching for an extra slice of cake or putting off the dreaded morning run. The behavioral biases play out in a simple paradox: People overconsume health care but underconsume prevention, and insurers or taxpayers are left with the bill. The same plays out with many lines of insurance, where the immediate benefits of poor choices outweigh the often hidden cost of dealing with their consequences, such as reckless driving or failing to flood-proof infrastructure in highly exposed communities. Of all industries, insurance has a unique opportunity to align its commercial interests with preventive behaviors. Insurers, along with public services, can directly "monetize" better individual behavior as healthier or safer individual outcomes, lower claims costs, and improve risk pools, which can be translated into lower-priced premiums and a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Insurance is therefore a natural shared value industry — one that can employ the idea proposed by Harvard Business School professor Michael Porter and Mark Kramer of FSG in 2011. This new research report highlights how insurers are applying the model. What makes prevention today different from past efforts (e.g., fire prevention dating back centuries) is how it can be done. First, a wide range of new technologies and data analytics allow tracking who and what is changing, making it possible to establish individualized targets, remedies, and incentives. Second, a systems approach helps companies go beyond single interventions to engage the entire insurance value chain — including local businesses, communities, and government — in the pursuit of these prevention gains. Third, with measurement linking risk-reduction milestones to improved business results, customers can be rewarded dynamically, with behavior-based pricing that encourages positive behaviors and leads to a virtuous shared-value cycle between risk reduction and profit. Consider the Vitality program developed by the South African insurance company Discovery over 25 years ago. Vitality provides people with incentives to improve their health through gym memberships, discounts on healthy foods, and other awards based on the achievement of personal health goals, and then rewards members dynamically through lowered annual premiums, free travel, and perks. The result is a structural transformation of insurance. Additional economic value is unlocked, creating benefits for the member (more years of healthy life), the insurer (reduced claims over time), and society (healthier, more productive citizens). Vitality members generate up to 30% lower hospitalization costs and live from 13 to 21 years longer than the rest of the insured population (up to 41 years longer than comparable uninsured populations). In addition to using this shared-value approach in its wholly owned South African and UK businesses, Discovery has established a global network of insurance partners that employ it, including John Hancock Financial (U.S.), Manulife (Canada), Generali (Europe), AIA (Asia Pacific), and Ping An (China). Altogether, the model is employed in 15 markets, impacting over 5.5 million people. Other companies are applying similar models to other types of insurance. One example is IAG's comprehensive program in Australia to prevent car accidents. It is working with car manufacturers to improve vehicle security and safety standards and is offering customers reduced premiums for selecting safety features such as automatic emergency braking. IAG also uses its extensive geomapped motor vehicle claims data to identify dangerous crash zones, alerts customers when they are near these dangerous zones, and engages local governments to fix related infrastructure deficits. Pilot projects show that a single improved highway ramp can save lives and save IAG approximately $600,000 (AUD) per year. Another example is Redwoods Group's program in the United States to help its 400 youth-serving customers protect children. It invests $3 million per year in consulting services that reduced drowning deaths and reported instances of child abuse by 85% and 65%, respectively, in less than 10 years. The reduction in drowning deaths alone saves the company $6 million in insurance claims per year. Redwoods underwrites $43 million in premiums per year in a market previously considered uninsurable and enjoys a 95% customer retention rate. Such examples are featured in FSG's new research on shared value in the insurance sector, along with efforts by sector leaders to reach more underserved customers with insurance and better leverage their asset management side to create the context for prevention. Insurers that incorporate society's needs into their strategies, building on existing and new capabilities, are finding lasting competitive advantage. Both today and in the future, creating shared value is an imperative for insurers that aim to grow profitably and sincerely want to provide risk protection and prevention to customers. Adrian Gore is the founder and CEO of Discovery Limited. Peter Harmer is managing director and CEO of IAG. Marc W. Pfitzer is a managing director at FSG, a global social-impact consulting firm. Nina Jais is an associate director at FSG, a global social-impact consulting firm. This article is about SHARED VALUE	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Jim Inhofe's new commercial may violate Hatch Act Earlier this week, Senator Senile released a new campaign ad touting his endorsement from the authoritarian ideologues at the Fraternal Order of Police. Titled "Back," and narrated by Tulsa County Sheriff Vic Regalado, the spot naturally goes after those pesky "liberals" and other "socialists" who are hell-bent on destroying the country and state they call home before it's all wiped out by global warming. I considered filing this under our "Jim Inhofe Is An Idiot" series, but then I remembered it's not very idiotic for an authoritarian nutjob politician who lives in a false reality to release an ad that not only reflects his views, but also panders to his scared and frightened base that lives in the same reality. Here's the description of the video on YouTube: "Jim Inhofe is a life-long Oklahoma conservative. He has consistently fought for the values of greater freedoms, a strong national defense, a smaller federal government, and less government intrusion into the lives of the American people." Yeah, that's right. Nothing says fights for "greater freedoms" and "less government intrusion into lives" than a political ad that shows a legion of cops taking a stand of solidarity behind you. On that note, I have no clue if any of the cops in the video, outside of Sheriff Vic Regalado, are real-life cops, or just out-of-work state fair carnies who are looking to make money as extra during the pandemic. If they are real-life cops – and we'd love for you to let us know if they are – this may violate the Hatch Act. Passed in 1939 when Jim Inhofe was finishing up his first year in the Senate, the Hatch Act is the law that's supposed to prevent cops, members of the military, and other government employees who are vested with the public's trust from making political statements. The FOP has an article on its website that actually touches on this issue. Here's what they say about cops appearing in TV ads: Okay, so they're saying it's okay for cops to appear in ads as long as they're not on duty, and not wearing a uniform, badge or insignia. You know, stuff like this: If that's not wearing a uniform, badge and insignia, I don't know what it is. Then again, who really cares? It's not like they're on-duty. They're simply being used as props in a campaign ad! Plus, in Jim Inhofe's America, cops get to operate above the law. They're not expected to abide by it. Previous post 7 ways to stop COVID-19 at college football games! Next post Vegans sue Oklahoma over new absurd labeling requirements Markwayne Mullin is still an anti-masker Stitt officiates maskless wedding for Ted Cruz's pollster… Local senator wants to ban transgender atheletes B Brian B. says: If anybody wants to file a Hatch Act complaint (I might just go ahead and do it), here's how. https://osc.gov/Services/Pages/HatchAct-FileComplaint.aspx A trump rally with loud trucks , obnoxious horns and of course flags , drove past this afternoon. One of the popular flags read " blue lives matter" and it made me wonder how did our country get to this place where people don't seem to understand each other at all? J Just Another Okie says: People should use more targeted wording than "defund the police." How about "stop the militarization of police", or "stop police brutality" instead? I would like to think wording like that would be way less decisive. Plus, Inhofe blatantly violated the Hatch Act, but those laws only apply to us ordinary folks. J Joey says: Yes, I'm sure all of the blodthirsty, rabidly pro-police, "law and order" types will agree if you can just find the perfect way to phrase your argument that doesn't make them feel bad. K Krakatoa says: It'll still be opposed, but "defund the police" sounds so close to "abolish the police" that even people who want police reform take pause at hearing the statement. Better wording wouldn't fix everything, but it'd turn off fewer people. Jay Gamble says: Jim Inhofe is Iowan, not Oklahoman. Can Inhofe name the counties in Oklahoma he claims to serve? My 13 year old son learned them in school in about 2 weeks. For a Senator involved in OK politics for DECADES you'd think he could REMEMBER the counties? Counties do make up our state dont they? Abby Broyles for Senate! D Downtown okc says: After watching him ramble on another commercial I wondered how he has a medical clearance for flying . N Nice day for it says: It's time to stop, children – what's that sound? Everybody look what's going 'round. A April says: Ah Yes, ain't that fresh? Everybody wants to get down like that! Oh, no, sweetie, we all want to be as cool as you. D Dani says: This old bastard knows what he's doing. He'll win by a landslide since all his competition is doing is talking about his age. Her campaign manager must be an Inhofe plant. G Graychin says: It's not hard to run for office in Oklahoma as a Republican: simply be on the "right" side of God, guns, and gynecology. As an Oklahoma Democrat, how are you going to campaign against that? You can't, if you hope to win! Perhaps Inhofe's advanced age is his only point of vulnerability. He is one year younger than the late Justice Ginsberg. He would be 92 at the end of the coming six-year term. My Republican acquaintance with whom I sometime discuss politics never fails to comment that "He (Inhofe) needs to retire." But she's going to vote for him anyway. Old Man Inhofe might even have TWO terms left in him. Sen. Strom Thurmond served past age 100 before the Good Lord retired him. Only the good die young. You've got that right. What Inhofe accomplishes in pissing away a little of the millions in old donor cash, Broyles pisses away with meaningless bullshit we all have known for years. Take a chance Abby, put some Progressive policies out there that just might get some attention. Watch a few Kendra Horn ads, take a few notes. Please say something besides the obvious. F Frankenberry says: His age and mental fitness would disqualify him in a state where people voted something other than party affiliation. Oklahomans can't wait to vote for Senator Senile and Dementia Donald. Tribalism is the only explanation because they are both so clearly unqualified to hold a position of authority. b bugs says: In the immortal words of Kellyanne Conway about her own flagrant violations of the Hatch Act on behalf of her employer, the President: "I don't really care. Blah blah blah." That's the America in which our public officials live today. Who in this Administration is going to prosecute its allies for flagrant violations of Federal law? Barr's Justice Department? Not bloody likely. But if you've got dirt on Hillary Clinton or Hunter Biden, Donald Trump Jr. has some immortal words about that: "If it's what you say it is I love it, especially later in the summer." J Jay says: You could do a service to Oklahoma by compiling a list of these "cops". D Dewy Cheatem and Howe says: It's not a violation as it doesn't involve federal funds. Doesn't the Tulsa County Sheriff's office accept federal funds? S Steve (the real one, pithy and insufferable) says: Reading is hard. It's a Federal election. The Federal government provides funding for portions of the election including matching candidate funding up to a maximum amount. The Feds also provide funding to the states for election security; grants for voting machines and general election assistance. Election security assistance was funded for up to $425 million. LESS THAN 1% HAD BEEN EXPENDED AS OF MARCH 31. Of course, you could have looked this up yourself but that would spoil your lie. Who might be messing with election security? Mr. vote twice, Mr. I don't need US banks – I get all the funding I need from Russia, Mr. send me any dirt you can get on Hunter Biden? J Joe says: These so-called public servants want no accountability for their actions. Vote them out when they come up for election. Mike Gray says: If not for Socialism, Tulsa County Sheriff Vic Regalado wouldn't have a job. v vonHugenstein says: Sorry Mike- Public Services funded by tax payers, in a successful capitalist system, does not = socialism. Another socialist fallacy. Socialism is so broad and ill-defined that public services for everyone funded by tax payers (who are all taxed at different rates) does fit under a theory for it. That said, it also fits under the ideology of capitalism too. All socialism isn't communism and all capitalism isn't laissez-faire. The US does have some socialist programs that are wildly popular and show that you can mix some socialist policies with a capitalistic system and be just fine as a society. Of course, most of the world shows that pretty well too. I still dislike a misinformation campaign that tells the cult that my own Payroll Tax dollars invested in Treasuries and returned back to me in 40 years or so is Socialism. I also resent trump with the full cooperation of the Fed Chairman driving interest rates to 0 in an attempt to starve taxpayers retirement and healthcare programs. This is done daily by trump and quietly believed in by all top end GOPers. Simply not true. You overly broad definition of socialism is just the latest attempt by the current batch of leftist to say "see, socialism isn't that bad". There simply are no successful socialist states anywhere. Zero. In addition, communism is simply socialism's ugly sister. They walk hand in hand, with communism being the ultimate goal of socialism. In spite of what Ol' Major – Bernie Sanders says, the Nordic countries and Europe are not socialist sates. These are capitalist economies burdened by an oppressive tax system, in an attempt to fund their cradle to grave entitlements and redistribute wealth, which ultimately ends up limiting the economic mobility of their citizens. It's a failed concept and a failed system. https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2020/02/22/we-danes-arent-living-american-dream-we-still-arent-socialist/ The "popular" socialist programs of which you speak (social security) again, is not socialism. I can see how you could be easily fooled, as it does have several characteristics of a good socialist program. We are forced, under penalty of law and imprisonment, to participate. (like labor unions, if it's so great, why do I have to be forced to join?) It's a massive, wasteful bureaucracy, crushed under its own red tape and inefficiency, run by, well, bureaucrats. And finally, it's completely and utterly broke, the SS fund, as dusty and empty as an Al Gore lockbox. Politicians continually scrambling to find some kind of way to wring more $ out of taxpayers and employers, so they can keep their jobs. So yeah, I can see where you'd be mistaken. Fortunately, I'm still able to keep my private investments and pension, so I can have a safe, secure retirement. You want socialism? Medicare for all and eliminating private insurance. That's socialism. Mmm, no. Not correct. Your response sounds good for the Reagonomics crowd, but it's so full of falsehoods that it shows a real lack of economic knowledge. " There simply are no successful socialist states anywhere. Zero. In addition, communism is simply socialism's ugly sister. " Let's start with this. There's a little country on the other side of the world called China. You may have heard of it. It's the second largest economy in the world. It likes to call itself a communistic country, but it's absolutely not. Communism's ultimate goal is defined by the abolition of things like state, money and social classes. China doesn't have any of those things, and will never have those things, but it has a very, very powerful state, money, and a super powerful economy. It got this way by moving away from pursuing communism (doing the exact opposite of what you said socialism's goal is) to simply pursuing socialism. They do this by embracing some capitalistic tendencies but still having a lot of controls by the state (what's called "market socialism" for those who never took an econ class in college). And thanks to the wonders of capitalism, it started kicking every capitalistic country's asses because it's socialistic tendencies actually made it very very competitive to becoming a manufacturing powerhouse, to the point where this socialist country is now the biggest boogeyman for the largest capitalistic country in the world, us. The state heavily protects their own industries while working to undercut the costs to produce goods that foreign countries have. It isn't truly a competitive market, which doesn't follow the tenets of capitalism at all, but it plays in a way that allows it to appear to be so that it can take advantage of capitalism and globalism to become a powerhouse. Does that make China good? Hell no, China's a bad place for the people not in power, but your statement wasn't about the best place to live, it was about a socialist country being successful, and China is successful economically. "These are capitalist economies burdened by an oppressive tax system, in an attempt to fund their cradle to grave entitlements and redistribute wealth, which ultimately ends up limiting the economic mobility of their citizens. It's a failed concept and a failed system." Upward mobility is measured by the ability of children to outearn their parents. All those failed Nordic systems actually have higher upward mobility potential (meaning that children are likely to achieve more than their parents) than the US does (https://www.brookings.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/02_economic_mobility_sawhill_ch3.pdf). (https://www.visualcapitalist.com/ranked-the-social-mobility-of-82-countries/) There's actual research on this, instead of an Op-ed and some campaign slogans. In the US, 42% of those born in the bottom fifth of earners will stay there, compared to 25% in Denmark, 28% in Finland and Norway, etc. That's because those oppressive taxes go more towards funding better public education (which is historically the best lead indicator for economic growth in a region), and those horrible cradle to grave safety nets that ensure that financial setbacks don't completely ruin the lives of people who have them. If they're a failed system, then they sure seem to be failing in a way that actually helps it's citizens. Which is likely why none of these failed states actually stops any of these policies and goes more towards the US. You are right about one thing, they are capitalistic economic systems. But, again, having a predominately capitalistic economic system doesn't mean that a government has completely eschewed all socialistic tendencies, because capitalism and socialism are a sliding scale, not a single point on a line. "And finally, it's completely and utterly broke, the SS fund, as dusty and empty as an Al Gore lockbox." Nope. In 2019, Social Security had a trust fund of $2.9 trillion (https://www.ssa.gov/policy/trust-funds-summary.html#:~:text=A%202019%20annual%20surplus%20of,estimated%20annual%20expenditures%20for%202020.) The problem with social security is that we had a population boom after WW2 that is beginning to retire, and if we don't alter funding for that at all, then that surpluse will run out in 2035 and SS will only pay of 79% of scheduled payouts. There are lots of ways this could be fixed, but in general, it's not broke at all and isn't ever going to be truly broke. "You want socialism? Medicare for all and eliminating private insurance. That's socialism." It should be telling that there has yet to be a single country with socialized medicine that has voted to get rid of socialized medicine for the privatized model we have in the US. Now, don't get me wrong. Communism does not work in large societies. China proved that, the USSR proved that. Communism has to die for society to grow. And, quite frankly, I love capitalism. I love being able to earn money to provide for my family and fund my retirement. I've been pretty good at it for most of my life. But definition of socialism isn't "overly broad," it's correct and you're just wrong. We didn't grow because we have unfettered capitalism, we grew because workers started to make demands for some of the social contracts that we might see in a more socialistic economic system so that we don't have Pinkerton's murdering manufacturing employees anymore. Reaganites just want everyone to conveniently forget how we became an economic powerhouse because he was more in love with corporations than he was with people. Goddang, Krak, once again you have taken the time to full explain, in the most thoughtful language, why the kind of well-worn bullshit that vonH was spouting is just that. I doubt you'll get a response from him. Or we could just simply say we favor a more European form of Capitalism. Great read. Thanks. No totally socialist economy has ever succeeded. No totally capitalist economy has ever existed. Successful economies mix the two. Like most from his side of the spectrum, vonH defines "socialism" as whatever he doesn't like. The economic definition of socialism is "public ownership of the means of production." What's the difference between "public services" and "means of production"? We need vonH to tell us, don't we? Many towns own their public utilities: water, sometimes gas and electric. There's the Grand River Dam Authority. Government owns most of our transportation infrastructure. "Public services" or "means of production"? Which, vonH? Medicare-for-all is not socialism as they have in England for health care. It's an insurance plan. VA health care is socialism. I get really sick of politicians railing against "socialism" without any contact to reality. But it's a good way to scare the sheep, so they do it. I should have known the folks who came up with the original concept just decided to place the word "social" in the name just to play with future gopers minds. Seems to have worked well. It's really just a matter of choice. A supposed "smart saver" in the trump era is the guy who is all in with Trickle Down Economic Theory thus has boxed himself into his 401ks or IRAs which in truth sit near the very top of the "Risk Pyramid" just under commodities speculation and oil drilling. I think I might just want to keep my investment savvy to myself when I'm loaded up with stocks most of which are trading at insanely high P/E ratios and you have no were else to stash cash and you've been on a 12 year bull run with depression era unemployment in the middle of a Pandemic with stocks fueled entirely by new trump forced govmt. debt while jacking up the Feds balance sheet to the stratosphere. The "bull" has to eat every single day but the "bear" only needs to eat occasionally to do very, very well. No, in the long run most Americans can and should thank the Democrats for coming up with programs that will help them make it to the finish line with a sliver of dignity. We're not all as smart as you. Yep that's it. As opposed to corporate socialism which is what we currently enjoy. Shall we look at the wonders that system has brought us? I can go on forever, but we no longer live in a society where evidence matters. What do you want to believe. J J>R> says: social programs do not a socialist nation make… F Fred Arthur says: The Hatch Act applies to "state and local government employees who work in connection with federally funded programs." Not sure it applies to all those good ol' boy lard asses. S Steve Hager says: They all get federal funds. All of them. S SlowingDown Eddie says: Inhofe's ads rail against those wanting to "defund" the police. The president whose boots this lackey licks is calling to defund police departments in cities where his hooligans are causing chaos. Just another instance of GOP hypocrisy. A Aunt Ifa says: "…in cities where his hooligans are causing chaos." Auntie requests you submit proof to backup this claim. Looks like people are still very confused which side those who dawn black clothing are on. Don. Auntie is still trying to figure out these high-tech gadgets. Why do you refer to yourself in the third person? Or are there two of you? Just following your footsteps, Mr. Graychins. Looks like you're the subject matter expert around this blogs. why do you care??? So the rednecks in the 4wd pickups from God knows where, waving trump flags, spraying pepper spray, running over people, and toting ARs were what? Obama had the same potential "crazy time" moment with Cliven Bundy's bunch at the bridge in Nevada I think. Obama and Biden were smart enough to back off even though the Government was clearly in the right and could have taken them out in less than 30 seconds. That's called Presidential restraint. We no longer have that. Auntie cut through all the bullshit. trump is President. stitt is governor. trump inherited a machine that was running pretty smoothly and has turned it into a stinking pile of dog shit with most people who aren't outright cultists having had just about enough. You just can't take the guy who inherited relative peace and prosperity, turned it directly South, is a proven fraudster and attempt to turn him into MAGA man. That's real "Sympathy for the Devil" stuff and 4 years is all we can stand. Auntie recalls it was a guy who was "100% antifa" that murdered a Trump supporter in cold blood that day in Portland. Nice try, Me. last letter of the alphabet. I'm not sure you want to play the game of deriding a single deranged guy that hates fascists? I'll see your deranged fascist hating guy and raise you 5 indicted and convicted felons just in this administration. Anybody else you want to discuss? Auntie was talking about the "protesters". Did you see the news about that blm driver running people over yesterday? Very peaceful bunch, indeed. B Bobby Merlot says: Inhofe's idea of getting government out of personal lives: Make government force women to give up abortion as a personal health care decision. More freedom? Make government tell people who they can marry. trump is working on the issue. I read must be a trump lover from the far east is washing out used condoms and reselling them, maybe at a discount. One purely capitalistic idea that needs no socialistic assistance and most likely not one single American has thought of it. trump crews ears perked right up when they heard of the kickback potential in used rubbers. MAGA RUBBERS. Bannon could be CEO and CFO at the same time. donald jr. II could oversee and fine tune the cleaning procedures. That would be an appropriate job for that little cum stain Don Jr. E Edith says: Inhofe wants to get rid of the abortion pill because it's not healthcare. Let's get rid of viagra. That's not healthcare either. K KD Selby says: Have you seen the new attack against Abby Brotles? Shows a pic of her on the KFOR set and describes her as a "liberal" reporter. There's also a current KFOR weather guy (John Rader) clearly shown in the pic. Imagine that…KFOR depicted as a as a "liberal" news station😂😂😂 o ovoritw says: WHEW! Recreational marijuana would have to be legalized by the pound in order for me to imagine any state television station as liberal. The Democrats could run HITLER and not win this election! Didn't get the memo? All news is fake, and liberal too. Mostly communists except for lumpy hannity. Broyles…hate you autocorrect😖 E El Ojo says: What part of "illegal" don't they understand? C Carter says: Need to continue reading the Act and the "Who is not covered" section. The law also exempts certain specified employees from the prohibition on candidacy for elective office. These exemptions include: 1) the governor or lieutenant governor of a state, or an individual authorized by law to act as governor; 2) the mayor of a city; 3) a duly elected head of an executive department of a state or municipality who is not classified under a state or municipal merit or civil service system; and 4) an individual holding public elective office. The latter exemption applies only when the elective office is the position which would otherwise subject the employee to the restriction of the #4 applies to the Sheriff. Other state and municipal agency heads are not elected and cannot put political affiliation out there, but the Sheriff has to. Cannot comment on the others since unsure who they are and their agency. If they are any of the 76 remaining Oklahoma Sheriff's then it does. c ctnorman says: Best ad for why they need to be defunded yet! C Carl says: Next cops will insist that Caller ID list a "D" or an "R" after the address so they will know how rapidly to respond to a 911 call from that number. A A.A. says: https://tulsaworld.com/news/local/regalados-appearance-in-inhofe-ad-raises-eyebrows/article_e012049e-ff56-11ea-8206-c7f95543b598.html#tracking-source=home-the-latest S Sooner+Magic says: Well he seems 1000 times sharper than Sleepy China Joe, just sayin. He's so sharp, he backs a president who thinks those killed in war are idiots. Inhofe is the chairman of the Defense Armed Services Committee so a response to trumps comments might be warranted. Could Abby B. ask him that? C CAP1015 says: Once again your argument is not that Inhofe is qualified, has the better policies, would make a better senator, your argument is he is not as bad as someone running for president against another candidate. Which means instead of supporting him and his record of achievement you support him because he not as bad as a completely irrelevant person not connected to this particular race. And to make it even worse, you really aren't even saying he's that good, just not as bad as someone you don't like, whom you think he is less incompetent than. E Everylastoneofus says: "…and less government intrusion into the lives of the American people." This should read "…and more government intrusion in the wombs of women." H Hot Stuff says: Sen. Asshole will win this election easily. As long as the ol' whore is still alive. On second thought, he might win deceased. C Chris Hurtt says: Wait a minute… i thought part of the cop A-hole persona, revolved around they are always on duty, even when they're not on the clock? No? … A AF_Vet says: Inhofe is 86. If re-elected, at the end of his term, he-ll be 92. Hatch Act notwithstanding, shouldn't he be too old to be in office? I mean, really. ginsberg much???? L Lawman says: Bad politics for a sheriff (or any other aw officer) to endorse a candidate in public. I would not do it. Period! s strangerinastrangeland says: Inhofe will keep running until he dies. When he dies in office, Republicans can fill vacancy with another R. That way no risk that a dem will ever get in.	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Home / Sport / The magic of the Sydney Olympics through the eyes of a child The magic of the Sydney Olympics through the eyes of a child admin August 29, 2020 Sport Comments Off on The magic of the Sydney Olympics through the eyes of a child 67 Views Dad could very well have lost his driver's licence because of my hero, Ian Thorpe. Sitting in the back seat of a little blue Holden Barina, I used to hassle my old man to pretend our car was Thorpey. He knew exactly what I meant. On the highway, we'd spot a vehicle ahead of us which, immediately in my seven-year-old mind, became Gary Hall jnr, the American freestyle champion. A few days earlier we had watched Thorpe, the 17-year-old whiz kid, mow down Hall in the 4x100m relay in the most spectacular fashion at the Sydney Olympics. Dad, a PE teacher who secretly loved that he'd indoctrinated his eldest son into also living and breathing sport, hit the accelerator and the race call would begin. Ian Thorpe comes to the wall ahead of Gary Hall jnr in the 4x100m freestyle relay. Credit:IOC "They've got about 15 metres to swim," I'd yell. "Thorpe is over Hall. Thorpe's in front…" You can imagine the look on the other driver's face as we screamed past. "Australia win," I exclaimed. "New world record! The Australians have just broken the Americans' stranglehold on this race." Dad chuckled the other day when I reminded him of our little game. The Sydney Olympics had a major impact on my childhood and I'm sure the same could be said for thousands of other children born in the 1980s and early 1990s. Crowds at the Sydney Opera House watch the Olympic Rings light up the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Credit:Andrew Meares When my editors asked me to write a piece on the Sydney Olympics through the eyes of a child, the nostalgia hit home. At that age, you don't remember much of general life, but my recollections of those glorious 16 days in September are vivid. Perhaps that says a lot about how big a deal it was for not only the country, but a kid from western Sydney with a plethora of new heroes. Like many others in 2000, I was completely hooked by the magic of the Olympics. Everyone has their own awesome stories about Sydney – where they were, what they remember, what memorabilia they still have. The yarns should be told over and over for years to come. Send them in. I'm all ears. At the age of seven, everything was new. There were countries you'd never heard of, sports you didn't know existed and Sydney 2000 was all anybody talked about. Mum says the day I was born there was a big splash on the front page of the paper about the Olympics. Three and a half weeks later, Juan Antonio Samaranch made the announcement that sent Australia – and those on the streets in the early hours of the morning – into a state of euphoria. The front page of The Sydney Morning Herald from September 24, 1993. Credit:Fairfax Archives Those of us who were still in nappies at the time can only hope the same occurs if Australia is awarded another Olympics, potentially in Brisbane in 2032. By the time the Games of the XXVII Olympiad rolled around, our family, like no doubt thousands of others, opted to camp out in the lounge room with fold-out beds so we could absorb absolutely everything across the next 16 days. My parents, both teachers, were off school and more than happy to give this wide-eyed kid a sporting education. Watching Australia's Michellie Jones get pipped for gold by Switzerland's Brigitte McMahon at the foot of the Sydney Opera House in the women's triathlon is my first sporting memory. While that was exciting, bigger and better things were to come that evening at the pool. At my school, Kurmond Public at the foot of the Blue Mountains, we were encouraged to write diary entries during the Games after the Olympic torch had come to our school. Meanwhile, the Decent household was going ballistic when Thorpe beat Hall jnr given what I scribbled down. "When it was the 4×100 metres evryone (sic) was screeming (sic) in the house," I wrote. Mum also helped dig up this letter (in lead pencil, of course) to Cathy Freeman. "Dear Cathy. Ceep (sic) up the good work," I wrote. "I'll be watching you on telivision (sic). I hope you win a gold medal. When I grow up I want to win gold for Australia. I will win a gold medal in running, long jump, high jump, swimming and tennis. From Thomas Decent." A letter to Cathy Freeman. Talk about dreams! Writing about sport now for a living is a great privilege – with improved spelling – but the live matches can lose their glamour and blend into one after the other. Athletes become more industry colleague than messiah. You do forget that in a crowd, there is very likely a child who is beside themselves with joy at being able watch sport for the first time. That was me the day my sports-mad grandmother and grandfather, Dawn and Barry, took a kid with a bowl cut, buck teeth, big ears and a blue Sydney Olympics t-shirt to watch the tennis. My grandmother, Dawn, and I before the tennis. We caught the bus from Round Corner, near Dural, and I'll never know if it was funny or annoying for others in earshot to listen to me yelling: "Aussie, Aussie, Aussie, Oi, Oi, Oi". I got a photo 'holding' the Olympic flame and while I actually can't recall a single player there that day – I was a little disappointed Venus Williams wasn't in action – it was the greatest day of my life at that point. It was not lost on me, even at that age, the buzz about Olympic Park and my poor grandparents say they had trouble keeping me in sight. Ticket to the tennis "In the holidays I went to the Olympic Games," I wrote in my school diary. "I went to see the tennis with my Granny and Pa. We parked at a pre-school. A magpie pecked one of my hairs. I got two magnums. I liked watching the tennis. I loved eating lunch. My favourite thing was when I bort (sic) a huge tennis ball." My Granny still laughs about the fact I was baffled because there wasn't any playground equipment at the 'Park'. Each day during the Games, Australia Post printed a limited edition of stamps commemorating our athletes who'd won a gold medal. Of course, I begged mum to race to the post office and bring them home for me. The full collection is still sitting around somewhere and could be worth a few bob now. I remember Grant Hackett beating another hero of mine, Kieren Perkins, in the 1500m. I remember crying like Jane Saville when she was disqualified in the dying stages of the women's walk. I remember watching our beach volleyballers win gold at Bondi while we were in a television shop. But for some reason, I have no idea where I was for Freeman's race. I doubt I was in bed asleep but I would have watched that glorious run 100 times since and on very few occasions with a dry eye. But my favourite memory of Sydney was Jai Taurima, the ciggie-smoking long-jumper who came from nowhere to pinch silver. Jai Taurima won a silver medal in the men's long jump. Credit:Adam Pretty While American Carl Lewis was my track and field hero, I wanted to be like Taurima and represent Australia in long jump, as I'd made it clear to Cathy. A few state carnivals was as good as it got but I can thank Jai for the reason why the long jump is the first event I circle on the schedule. No doubt there are hundreds and hundreds of Australian professional athletes out there now whose inspiration to become the best in the world came from someone who did something special in Sydney. The 2000 Olympics well and truly ignited my love of sport, as well as a less-than-discreet crush on a 13-year-old Nikki Webster. My parents bought me her CDWe'll Be One, which was one of the songs she performed at the Closing Ceremony. That year for Christmas, instead of putting in a long list of things I wanted from Santa, the only thing I asked for was the Sydney 2000 Official Souvenir Book. I am not a religious person but it's the closest thing I've owned to a bible. Within weeks, I'd show off to our family friends that I could recite every host city going back to Athens in 1896. Then someone in the family purchased '16 Days in September' on VHS. The intro music I can still hear crystal clear. The Official Souvenir Program I have no doubt the Sydney Olympics planted the seed for me wanting to become a sports journalist. Since I can remember, covering an Olympics is all I've ever wanted to do. I got zero school work done during the Beijing Olympics and tried convincing mum to let me take two weeks off. I then covered London 2012 swimming races off the TV in the middle of the night for a start-up website while at university, before blogging the Rio Games for the Herald. When Australia once again hosts an Olympics, there will naturally be comparisons to Sydney, but there shouldn't be. It was a moment in time, regardless of what stage of life you were in, that you wish you could bottle up forever. They truly were the greatest ever. Sports news, results and expert commentary delivered straight to your inbox each weekday. Sign up here. Tom Decent is a journalist with The Sydney Morning Herald Previous Chelsea beat Man City in women's Community Shield despite Kerr misses Next Elon Musk unveils brain computer implanted in pigs They're ace: Australian Open serves up a record number of ball kids "The players will laugh with you and the other ball kids will have a laugh … (Not) born in the USA: what's driving America's baby bust? 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If only walls could talk, what a tale the Maiden City would tell By Eamon McCann July 16 2010 12:14 PM Derry isn't short of dividing Walls. There's one for each of the epochs we were out front in Europe. It would be pushing it to pretend that the fate of Europe in the 17th century hung on the outcome of the Siege of Derry. It is of Aughrim that that might (just about) be said. But Derry grabbed the glory anyway. Typical, some would say. Derry, Aughrim, Enniskillen and the Boyne were battles in the War of the Grand Alliance, fought between, on the one hand, (Holy Roman) Emperor Leopold I, Charles II of Spain, Victor Amadeus II of Savoy and William III and, on the other hand, Louis XIV of France, James II, and an assortment of sub-princelings. Pope Alexander VIII weighed in on the side of the Alliance on account of Louis not treating the Church with the deference and donations the pontiff thought proper. Had the Alliance come a cropper, the idea of absolute monarchy would have been validated everywhere. Bourbon Absolutists would have been strengthened in rejection of even the mildest parliamentary restraint. The war was, in its way, about civil rights. And, whatever about the continuing effect of the conflict on Ireland, in the broad sweep of European history the civil righters were inside the Walls. The indomitable fervour of the citizens within wasn't entirely fuelled by righteous hostility to the Divine Right of Kings, but wasn't an atypical spasm either. Presbyterians in Derry who were up for sedition in 1798 took inspiration from the Siege. A great-grandson of one of the Derry 13 - the Boys who slammed the Gates in James's face - was Unitedman Oliver Cromwell Bond, named after the great English republican. I learned this from a top Apprentice Boy during the May Day rally held by Derry Trades Council in the Memorial Hall on the Walls in 1988. A talk on 'The Siege and '98' was followed by a discussion on the question 'Must we always walk like beasts of prey through fields our fathers stained with blood?' I cannot remember whether we arrived at a conclusion. But it was a great night. The second period in which Derry was at the cutting edge of European history came in the late 1960s. As revolt ricocheted around the continent - London! Paris! Rome! Berlin! We shall fight and we shall win! A better chant might have been contrived had it been left to the Bogside - Derry once more rose to the occasion, and wrote its history on a Wall. Our horizons ranged even wider than Europe. The phrase 'You Are Now Entering Free Derry', first inscribed on a gable at Lecky Road in January 1969, was plagiarised from a slogan of the Berkeley Free Speech Movement of the time, at Berkeley College, California. It signified that revolt in Derry was to be understood in the context of what seemed at the time a global uprising against oppressive power. A quarter of a century after the initial inscription, I came across the now-celebrated artist Colin Darke one afternoon on a ladder with a paint brush coating the edifice in a warm shade of red and rendering the letters into luminous yellow. The intention, I gathered, was to agitate ideas during a community festival just under way. The colours were the colours of the Viet Cong flag. Back in 1969, I noted to myself, that would have been obvious to almost everybody thronged around the gable. However, even as I savoured the deftness of the reference (and my own sharpness in spotting it), Colin explained that the paint had been given to the festival free by Carlin's on William Street and these were the colours Mr Carlin had handed out. Still, art works in mysterious ways. The point stands. What Walls mean can change over time, and be changed again. One of a number of brilliant young artists in Derry these days, Paul Ruairi, has produced a series of representations of Free Derry Wall as a decrepit outcrop set in eerie, dull green light, its slogan smudged and faded, a weary icon overlaid with sour observation: 'Tourist Trap', 'Morbid Museum', 'Past Tense', 'Why Bother?' There's no need to wait until 2013 to make Derry a cutting-edge European - never mind UK - city of culture again. We could ask Colin Darke and Paul Ruairi and the many others of like ilk around town to paint the Wall and the Walls according to the colour-codes of their Derry imaginations, so that each might look at the other anew.	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
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Arkansas AD wants to talk to Texas Tech Coach Chris Beard, sources say By: Bob Holt Published: Thursday, April 4, 2019 Texas Tech coach Chris Beard holds up the net after the team's win over Gonzaga in the West Regional final in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Saturday, March 30, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. Texas Tech won 75-69. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) FAYETTEVILLE -- The search for the University of Arkansas' next basketball coach likely could extend into next week. That's because a top target is still coaching his team, and it's not NIT finalists Shaka Smart (Texas) or Casey Alexander (Lipscomb). Arkansas Athletic Director Hunter Yurachek wants to talk to Texas Tech Coach Chris Beard -- who has led the Red Raiders to their first NCAA Tournament Final Four appearance and a matchup against Michigan State on Saturday -- according to sources, but any conversation will have to wait until the team's season ends. It's debatable if Beard would leave Texas Tech for Arkansas or any other job considering he has a 57-16 record the last two seasons with the Red Raiders. But Arkansas officials hope to at least gauge Beard's interest and make him an offer to return to the state to coach the Razorbacks. Beard, 46, spent the 2015-16 season as the University of Arkansas at Little Rock's coach and led the Trojans to a 30-5 record, Sun Belt Conference regular-season and tournament championships and an NCAA Tournament appearance, where they beat Purdue before losing to Iowa State. During the Red Raiders' run to the Elite Eight last season, Beard signed a six-year, $19 million deal that is paying him $2.8 million this season with the contract gradually increasing to $3.3 million through the 2023-24 season The contract has a current buyout of about $6 million if Beard were to leave after this season. Texas Tech Athletic Director Kirby Hocutt told the Dallas Morning News on Wednesday that he's ready to upgrade Beard's contract after this season. "It would be my intention to be able to have that conversation Tuesday or Wednesday," Hocutt said. "And Chris and I have talked about this." Hocutt said discussions between he and Beard about a new contract began in late February. "I would say out of our focus and Coach Beard's focus and commitment to this team and this season, we decided to hit the pause button until the season is over," Hocutt told the Morning News. Texas Tech has begun construction on a $30 million practice facility, and Hocutt said he believes in the school's ability to continue investing in its basketball program and keep Beard. "I'm extremely confident that Texas Tech is a great basketball job," Hocutt said. "I'm extremely confident that we have the right coach, one of the best coaches in the country leading our program right now." Sports on 04/04/2019 Hogs' Chad Morris imploring get-tough psyche Arkansas gymnasts face solid regional field The power of three: Running backs a strength for Hogs if they can stay healthy Hogs find no relief lately with bullpen Bob Holt Bob Holt is a reporter for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. A graduate of the University of Missouri, he is a member of the Football Writers Association of America, and a voter for the Heisman Trophy and AP Top 25 basketball poll. Holt has been awarded Arkansas Sportswriter of the Year three times. Email Bob \| Twitter Arkansas gives tailback Jackson a choice to make Georgia prep tailback Ebony jackson (6-1, 210) visited Arkansas this weekend and ...	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
San Diego Free Press Grassroots News & Progressive Views Who's Winning the 'War on Christmas'? December 27, 2012 by Source Wishing Everyone a Happy/Merry……? By Beau Grosscup The grocery cashier handed me my change and receipt. With a cherry voice and sparkle in her eye, she said: "Merry Christmas." "Happy Hanukah to you" I sweetly replied. A frown crept across her brow. "I'm not Jewish,' she said. "I'm not Christian," I responded. I walked away leaving a slightly confused Christian cashier pondering what had just happened. I had no doubt what had occurred. For over a decade of Decembers, the Christian Right, led by Bill O'Reilly of Fox News cable, has charged a War on Christmas (and thus Christianity) is under way. They claimed that secular and non-Christian groups and organizations were purposely discouraging or disallowing the celebration or mention of Christmas and its religious symbols and meaning. Their often-ferocious counter-attack has focused among other things on corporate policy that instructs employees to wish customers a multi-cultural/religious neutral 'Happy Holiday.' For his part, Mr. O'Reilly has highlighted government policies and political leaders who insist on the separation of church and state in public institutions (mainly schools) and public arenas. They, Mr. O'Reilly insists, are 'secular progressives' out to undermine, if not do away with 'traditional' America; a nation he and others claim was founded on Christianity. In its recent December 17, 2012 issue, Newsweek declared the War on Christmas over and that Christmas (and Commander–in-Chief Bill O'Reilly) had won. To the amazement of many, a gleeful yet no less determined Mr. O'Reilly continues to lead his counter-attack against the War on Christmas. To understand why he and others continue to do battle requires exploring what the so-called War on Christmas was/is about and what are its larger implications. In short, it is not a war on Christianity or even Christmas per se. It is a struggle against the privileged position of Christianity (and thus Christmas) in a society based on the First Amendment right to freedom of religion and the separation of church and state. It is this 'tradition' of privileging Christianity that Mr. O'Reilly and other anti-War on Christmas forces are determined to defend, indeed, restore. Most are not, Mr. O'Reilly included, out to undermine the First Amendment principles related to religion. They are however, determined to re-establish Christianity's traditional privileged position as 'first among religions.' After all, they claim, the United States was founded on Christian values (tolerance, love thy neighbor, etc.) what they label the 'philosophy of Christianity.' In addition, from the Nation's very founding a majority of North Americans were and are now Christian. Is not, they ask, democracy based on majority rule? From their vantage point, all this was settled long ago, evidenced by the acceptance as 'normal' the tradition of Christian-based prayer in school, nativity scenes on public property or publicly funded, Christmas as a Federal holiday, Christian-based symbols (Christmas trees), the use of the Bible as swearing in ceremonies, etc. The so-called War on Christmas challenges the primacy of these traditions. It does so armed with the principle of equal opportunity; the same weapon that challenged and eventually defeated other cherished 'traditions' such as slavery, Jim Crow, race/gender/class/religion/sexual preference employment and voting discrimination and on and on. Thus, while Newsweek, in claiming Christmas (Christianity) won the War on Christmas, can cite some small victories such as saying 'Merry Christmas,' and calling the symbolic tree a Christmas tree, a larger battle remains engaged on multiple fronts. Bill O'Reilly and others know this, which is why he has purposely broadened his nightly counter-attack on the War on Christmas to a permanent battle against his self-anointed 'secular progressives' and their multi-cultural agenda. It is also why the political Right funds and conducts their multiple 'Wars:' a War on Women to re-establish the privileges of 'traditional' patriarchy, a racist War on Drugs to maintain the 'tradition' of institutional racism, a War on the Middle and Working Class (unions in particular) to enhance capitalist class privilege and power; a War on Voting Fraud to maintain the traditional privileges of White political power now facing the reality of shifting voter demographics; and of course a War on Terror aimed at securing and enhancing the privileges of imperial power. Thus, despite Newsweek's proclamation, the War on Christmas is not over nor will it be for a long time. It is only one small piece of a much larger struggle that engages multiple forces in multiple venues as large as the global stage and as small as the grocery store check out counter. Yes, thanks to Bill O'Reilly and others, my cashier can confidently wish everyone a 'Merry Christmas' without fear of retribution or criticism. A small victory for their side I guess, my secular progressive self tells me. Still, her confused look at my Happy Hanukah greeting tells me a progressive chord may have been struck. Indeed, some learning may have even taken place. Next time, I think I will wish the Merry Christmas-maker a Happy Quanza and see where that takes us. Beau Grosscup is a Professor at California State University Chico. Latest posts by Source (see all) And Then They Came for the Vietnamese… - December 13, 2018 Amazon's Disturbing Plan to Add Face Surveillance to Your Front Door - December 13, 2018 140+ Arrested as Youth-Led Protests Demand Green New Deal on Capitol Hill - December 11, 2018 Filed Under: Culture « Sex in San Diego: The Psychology of Pick-Up Lines The Fright Wing: Why So-Called Conservatives Get So Wild and Crazy. » Jim Bliesner says Probably the little grocery store clerk doesn't listen to Bill O'Riely. Probably he was just trying to be nice to you vs being a part of a larger conspiracy. I think it's OK if he says that and if you wish him a pleasant Hanukah back. We all have something to learn about other peoples faiths. Saying Happy Holiday is kind of….blah, washed out, uneventful, could be anywhere any time anybody? Could be any holiday not yours nor the clerks. I think we are a nation of diversity and I like that and it's OK to be different and to share one another s experiences and perspectives rather than hiding them under some neutral meaningless language and sentiment. When the kid said that he was sharing with you his experience. To hell with O'Rielly's ratings campaign. Not necessary if we all just be who we are and not be embarrassed or intimidated or offended by differences. I hope Christmas day was restful and a respite from work or whatever routine and I hope, now that I know you are Jewish that Hanukah was inspirational and heartfelt for you and your family. Goatskull says Festivus for the rest of us. Frances O'Neill Zimmerman says I'm with Bliesner on this one, but less tolerant than he is. I miss having people say "Merry Christmas" to me and the fake "Happy Holidays" makes me feel irritable and impatient. When it's Christmastime, I like to say "Merry Christmas" to the Von's cashier (who where I live is usually Anglo and unlikely to be Muslim, Jewish or Buddhist.) I don't wish "Merry Christmas" to my Jewish friends or to the Muslim or Buddhist ones either. Once I'm over remembering the imprint of Christmases past, however, I can totally relate to the power of the winter solstice, darkness, fire and lights, so I hear you, Goatskull. Unfortunately, I don't know the pre-Christian words for "Season's Greetings." Beau Grosscup says Francis; please see my comment to Jim. Both of you are personalizing (being personally affronted by the semi-diminished tones of 'Merry Christmas') what is a large scale and ongoing societal power struggle. The fact that you take time to recognize the diversity of religions and their celebration among your friends and at the store counter is to be applauded. It is something the Christian Right fights hard against in both the private and public arena. They prefer we just assume Christians are nearly everywhere/everybody and act accordingly in our daily lives for the sake of 'tradition.' For my part Jim, you make two mistakes in your analysis. 1. Saying Happy Holidays is not meaningless nor neutral. It is a way to recognize the equality of celebrations around this time of the year and thus the diversity you so much desire. It is a way of not privileging any of those celebrations and recognizing all of them equally. It is the reason the Christian Right fights so hard against corporations and other institutions public and private from setting policy that privileges no one and include all. (These are the same folks who in every other venue vigorously support the private sector's right to set and enforce policy on employee behavior!). They demand the privileging of Christianity. The so-call War on Christmas doesn't prevent you from hearing or saying Merry Christmas. It is just alerting us to the community of celebrations ongoing at this time as is embodied in 'Happy Holidays.' 2. I am not Jewish. bob dorn says Happy New Year, everybody!! San Diego Free Press Has Suspended Publication as of Dec. 14, 2018 Let it be known that Frank Gormlie, Patty Jones, Doug Porter, Annie Lane, Brent Beltrán, Anna Daniels, and Rich Kacmar did something necessary and beautiful together for 6 1/2 years. Together, we advanced the cause of journalism by advancing the cause of justice. It has been a helluva ride. "Sometimes a great notion..." (Click here for more details) Click for the #ResistanceSD archives Make a Non-Tax-Deductible Donation A Twitter List by SDFreePressorg KNSJ 89.1 FM Community independent radio of the people, by the people, for the people Click here to listen to KNSJ live online At the OB Rag: OB Rag Was 'Suspicious' Fire at Fletcher and Gonzalez Home an Act of Domestic Terrorism? 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‧Taiwan News Home / Taiwan News Fri, Jun 27, 2014 - Page 4 News List Medical tourism a profit ploy: groups NOT FOR SALE:Setting up for-profit medical centers in the pilot zones will aggravate problems such as staff shortages and high medical care costs, protesters said By Stacy Hsu / Staff reporter Members of healthcare reform groups protest outside the Taipei International Convention Center yesterday against the government's plan to set up profit-making international medical centers in the proposed free economic pilot zones. Photo: Liao Chen-huei, Taipei Times Several healthcare reform groups yesterday panned the government's medical tourism plan, saying it was just a ploy for favoring big corporations by allowing them to set up profit-making medical centers in the proposed free economic pilot zones. Dozens of representatives from the Doctors' Working Conditions Reform Task Force, the Taiwan Radical Nurses Union, the Taiwan Healthcare Reform Foundation, Covenants Watch, the Taiwan Association for Victims of Occupational Injuries and the Black Island National Youth Front staged a protest outside the Taipei International Convention Center, where the Asia segment of the annual World Medical Tourism and Global Healthcare Congress was being held. More than 400 medical experts from a dozen countries are attending the two-day congress, the first time it is being held in Taiwan. The opening ceremony yesterday morning was temporarily interrupted when a small group of protesters rushed toward the speaker's podium while chanting slogans and holding cardboard signs that read: "Health is not for sale." "The congress here may be branded as an 'academic seminar,' but it is in fact a platform for the Ministry [of Health and Welfare] to spread its propaganda on international medical centers and the free economic pilot zones," said Ellery Huang (黃致翰), a physician and member of the Doctors' Working Conditions Reform Task Force. Huang said the ministry should refrain from "goofing around and pandering to deep-pocketed corporations," particularly at a time when the country's National Health Insurance program is heavily in debt and healthcare professionals face adverse conditions at work. "We hereby demand that the ministry work to identify the root causes of the nation's collapsing healthcare system and stop promoting something that seeks only to satisfy the needs of big corporations and overseas patients," Huang said. "We also urge the ministry to invest more resources to improve the employment environment of frontline medical personnel who have fallen victims to an 'M-shaped' healthcare system, instead of attempting to lure the country's talent into the for-profit medical centers in the [planned] pilot zones," Huang said. Huang also called on the ministry to endeavor to safeguard the public's right to healthcare and avoid its commodification, as well as to prevent financially disadvantaged patients from being marginalized because of some doctors' slavish pursuit of wealth. According to the government's preliminary plan, the proposed international medical centers will primarily provide high-end physical examination services and cosmetic surgeries, which will not be covered by the National Health Insurance program and must be paid by patients out of their own pockets. Taiwanese doctors will be allowed to take on part-time jobs at the centers and work a maximum of 20 hours per week. Taiwan Healthcare Reform Foundation researcher Chao Meng-chieh (趙孟捷) identified three major problems in the government's plan to set up the centers. "First, the nation already faces a severe shortage of healthcare personnel and the establishment of the centers would only aggravate the problem," Chao said. Second, the ministry's relaxation of hospital regulations for the centers will only make under-the-table irregularities even harder to detect, Chao said.	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
books by Matthew R.R. Morrese Book: The Life and Lore of Winterstide (The Canticles Mythos Series Book 4) by Matthew R.R. Morrese categories: Book, Mythology, Short Stories, Adventure, High Fantasy, Winter, Collections, Christmas, Religion, War, Original, Epic Fantasy Matthew R.R. Morrese about this book: Canticles is for readers who are tired of rehashed fantasy worlds. There are no elves, no dragons, no dwarves. It is a brand new epic fantasy universe built from the ground up. I went back to the origin of human myths to build the Realms and its twelve races from the creation of their world on. Canticles is 4000 years of created history with its own origin mythology. And Canticles is more than just literature, though that is at its core. It is a family of creatives producing art, music and even film inspired by the literature I write. The Life and Lore of Winterstide is technically the fourth anthology in the series, though it was published third. The other Mythos have continuing stories, whereas Winterstide stands alone, focusing on the traditions and rites of a world caught not only in the grip of Winter, but also between the Old and the New during the Age of Shadow. The myths and legends of the Realms of Aegis are brought to life in this beautiful, fully illustrated anthology to cool your mind and warm your heart. "This is the New Face of High Fantasy." Other books by Matthew R.R. Morrese • Book Review: The First Sires (The Canticles Mythos Series Book 1) by Matthew R.R. Morrese • Book Review: The First Fallen (The Canticles Mythos Series Book 2) by Matthew R.R. Morrese	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
UPS drivers may go on strike to demand better working conditions Monday, September 12, 2022 by: Belle Carter Tags: Climate, delivery trucks, environment, Esteban Chavez Jr., exhaustion, extreme heat, extreme weather, freedom, freight drivers, high temperatures, human rights, labor union, Liberty, revolt, salary, Teamsters Union, transportation, uprising, UPS, welfare, worker strike (Natural News) Unionized United Parcel Service (UPS) drivers are expected to go on strike as they call for better working conditions. The agreement between UPS and the Teamsters Union, which represents freight drivers and warehouse workers, is set to expire on July 31, 2023. Given this, a fresh round of negotiations is set to start in the spring between the company and the labor union. The 350,000-strong Teamsters in UPS are demanding air conditioning in the back of their delivery trucks after extreme heat caused driver injuries and deaths. Aside from this, they are also demanding better pay packages and benefits. UPS drivers make around $95,000 annually on average, with an additional $50,000 in benefits for a total of $145,000. Semi-truck drivers make even more than that amount. According to Business Insider, the median salary at UPS amounts to $44,254. This was not the first time UPS employees went on strike. An earlier demonstration from 1997 saw workers demand full-time positions and the union call for continued control over the pension fund. This 15-day strike affected 80 percent of shipments and costed UPS around $780 million. In a statement, the company said it wishes to come to a peaceful conclusion that "provides wins for our employees and that provides UPS the flexibility to stay competitive in a rapidly changing industry." "UPS and the Teamsters have worked cooperatively for almost 100 years to meet the needs of employees, customers and the communities where we live and work. We believe we'll continue to find common ground with the Teamsters and reach an agreement that's good for everyone involved," the company stated. Meanwhile, Teamsters President Sean O'Brien reminded striking workers of a $300 million strike fund to cover their salaries. "Whether or not there is a strike, that's totally up to the company. We are going to utilize as much leverage as we can to get our members the contract they deserve," he said. (Related: Union sues NYC to block termination of UNVAXXED detectives, citing rising crime rates.) Brutal summer heat shutting down UPS drivers One of the battle cries of the impending UPS strike is the demand for air conditioning at the back of trucks, where heat can hit triple-digit temperatures in some parts of the country during the summer. As UPS makes record profits of $12.89 billion and $6.8 billion for the first two quarters alone, their drivers report the grueling toll of making hundreds of stops a day in sweltering conditions. A typical crew is moving hundreds of pounds of cargo and organizing packages in the back of their brown truck. With shifts that can last up to 14 hours, workers are having a tough time. Early in August, Teamsters demanded urgent details from UPS on the company's plans, training materials, and assessments on protecting workers from excessive heat. "People are just dropping weekly here. It's not something where that one driver in Arizona is going viral," said Moe Nouhaili, a Las Vegas UPS driver. "It's not just the way that UPS is treating workers, it is also how they are making us work, expecting us to meet these unrealistic productivity numbers even though the weather." In early July, 24-year-old Esteban Chavez Jr. was delivering packages when he suddenly collapsed during his shift in California. His family believes he died due to high temperatures. "Everyone knows, it is pretty hot out there, those trucks are a hot box," his father Esteban Chavez Sr. said. "They have all these guys running around, delivering packages and trying to meet their quotas and do their jobs." Teamster 804 Brooklyn President Vinnie Perrone lamented that nothing was done about the heat-related incidents. "They are just turning a deaf ear to it – a blind eye," Perrone said. Watch this video of a UPS employee walking like a zombie and passing out due to the intense heat. This video is from the Alex Hammer channel on Brighteon.com. FedEx announced plans to go all-electric by 2040; promises to pull carbon out of the atmosphere, depriving food crops of nutrition. Amazon delivery drivers complain about being unfairly punished by AI cameras. FedEx delays are just the latest in a long string of supply chain disruptions blamed on Omicron (but really due to lockdowns). Walmart announces expansion of drone deliveries to 4 million households in 6 states. Previous :States are emulating California's "clean air" mandate by BANNING gas-powered vehicles Next : CDC admits KILLER BATCHES of COVID-19 shots are still given to the public More news on Climate U.S., Canada, Australia and many other nations controlled by "green" globalists all claim to be "warming" at a faster rate than everyone else USDA data: America's cold-stored orange juice stockpiles down 43%, the lowest level since 1977 Nineteen states launch investigations into banks with climate cult ties U.S. urged to rethink green energy policies in light of disastrous outcome in Europe Do your favorite foods contain chitin, a substance derived from the exoskeletons of INSECTS? NZ farmers demand cancellation of PM Ardern's plans to tax the burps and farts of livestock Australia's largest bank is now tracking the carbon emissions of its clients through their financial transactions BILLIONS being spent by government on "Climate-Smart Commodities" – does this mean more GMOs? Many Western countries are trying to ban NITROGEN (and thus meat) Schools in Dutch province serving INSECTS to students https://www.naturalnews.com/2022-09-12-ups-drivers-protest-demand-better-working-conditions.html <a href="https://www.naturalnews.com/2022-09-12-ups-drivers-protest-demand-better-working-conditions.html">UPS drivers may go on strike to demand better working conditions</a>	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Three Understated Metrics For First Community Corporation (NASDAQ:FCCO) You Should Know Petra Goodwin Simply Wall St. September 3, 2018 As a small-cap bank stock with a market capitalisation of US$191.3m, First Community Corporation's (NASDAQ:FCCO) risk and profitability are largely determined by the underlying economic growth of the US regions in which it operates. Given that banks operate by reinvesting deposits in the form of loans, negative economic growth may lower the level of saving deposits and demand for loans, directly affecting those banks' levels of cash flows. Post-GFC recovery brought about a new set of reforms, Basel III, which was created to improve regulation, supervision and risk management in the financial services industry. Basel III target banking regulations to improve the sector's ability to absorb shocks resulting from economic stress which may expose financial institutions like First Community to vulnerabilities. Unpredictable macro events such as political instability could weaken its financial position which is why it is important to understand how well the bank manages its risk levels. Strong management of leverage and liquidity could place the bank in a protected position at the face of macro headwinds. We can gauge First Community's risk-taking behaviour by analysing three metrics for leverage and liquidity which I will take you through now. See our latest analysis for First Community NasdaqCM:FCCO Historical Debt September 3rd 18 Why Does FCCO's Leverage Matter? A low level of leverage subjects a bank to less risk and enhances its ability to pay back its debtors. Leverage can be thought of as the amount of assets a bank owns relative to its shareholders' funds. While financial companies will always have some leverage for a sufficient capital buffer, First Community's leverage ratio of 10.21x is very safe and substantially below the maximum limit of 20x. With assets 10.21 times equity, the banks has maintained a prudent level of its own fund relative to borrowed fund which places it in a strong position to pay back its debt in times of adverse events. If the bank needs to increase its debt levels to firm up its capital cushion, there is plenty of headroom to do so without deteriorating its financial position. What Is FCCO's Level of Liquidity? Handing Money Transparent As abovementioned, loans are quite illiquid so it is important to understand how much of these loans make up the bank's total assets. Usually, they should not be higher than 70% of total assets, which is consistent with First Community's state given its ratio of 62.1%. This means slightly over half of the bank's total assets are tied up in the form of illiquid loans, leading to a sensible balance between interest income and liquidity. What is FCCO's Liquidity Discrepancy? FCCO profits by lending out its customers' deposits as loans and charge an interest on the principle. These loans may be fixed term and often cannot be readily realized, yet customer deposits on the liability side must be paid on-demand and in short notice. This mismatch between illiquid loans and liquid deposits poses a risk for the bank if unusual events occur and requires it to immediately repay its depositors. Relative to the prudent industry loan to deposit level of 90%, First Community's ratio of over 72.7%is appropriately lower, which places the bank in a relatively safe liquidity position given it has not excessively lent out its deposits and has maintained a suitable level for compliance. First Community ticks all the boxes for operational prudency in terms of liquidity and leverage. These factors often sideline next to other fundamentals but are equally important to consider as part of the investment thesis. Its high liquidity and low leverage levels mean the bank is well-positioned to meet its financial obligations in the case of any adverse and unpredictable macro events. We've only touched on operational risks for FCCO in this article. But as a stock investment, there are other fundamentals you need to understand. Below, I've compiled three important aspects you should look at: Future Outlook: What are well-informed industry analysts predicting for FCCO's future growth? Take a look at our free research report of analyst consensus for FCCO's outlook. Valuation: What is FCCO worth today? Has the future growth potential already been factored into the price? The intrinsic value infographic in our free research report helps visualize whether FCCO is currently mispriced by the market. Good news for Beyond Meat? 95% of people who buy vegan burgers when dining out are carnivores If You Had Bought Hartford Financial Services Group (NYSE:HIG) Shares Five Years Ago You'd Have Made 61% American Express Earnings, Revenue Beat Amid 'Modest' Economic Growth The MAG Silver (TSE:MAG) Share Price Is Up 54% And Shareholders Are Holding On	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Rule Change Would Put 'Unsatisfactory' Carriers Out Of Service August 17, 1999 • by Staff The Federal Highway Administration has asked for comments on a proposal to automatically shut down carriers that don't correct "unsatisfactory" safety ratings after 60 days. Currently, motor carriers that receive an "unsatisfactory" rating following a regulatory compliance review are barred from transporting placardable quantities of hazardous materials in interstate commerce and cannot be used by federal agencies. The regulation gives them 45 days to correct problems contributing to the poor rating. The proposed new rules extends that prohibition to all types of freight but gives non-hazmat carriers 60 days to make necessary changes. FHWA is acting under authority granted by Congress last year but the proposal will likely rekindle debate regarding the entire safety rating system. Most trucking organizations argue that the current system is too complicated, too reliant on record keeping rather than performance, and gives too much leeway to inspectors. This change, therefore, simply gives more teeth to a flawed program. FHWA says it is considering changes to the process but, until then, must rely on what's currently in place to carry out the Congressional dictate. Comments are due September 15. The proposal was published Aug. 16 in the Federal Register which can be accessed on the Internet at http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/aces/aces140.html. How to Use Facebook to Retain Drivers Driving a truck can be a lonely, stressful job. But no driver has to be completely isolated in the age of social media. Facebook, in particular, can be a powerful tool in making drivers feel like they're part of a team and connected to family and friends even on the road. The Art & Science of Mountain Driving A truck driver can drive down a mountain 100 times too slowly, but only once too fast. An inexperienced driver on a steep grade could spell disaster unless properly trained. Q&A: Talking ELDs with FMCSA's Top Compliance Expert We spoke with Joe DeLorenzo, director of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Office of Enforcement and Compliance, to get an update on how the changeover from AOBRDs to ELDs is going. App Helps Prevent Rollovers, Brake Fade on Grades How do we keep drivers from driving too fast through curves or descending mountain slopes? By showing them precisely how fast they should be driving. A new app called Road-Aware can do just that. J.J. Keller Develops Training Program to Fight Human Trafficking The training will help drivers understand the importance and risk of human trafficking. It will teach them to respond accordingly when they suspect it's taking place. Fuel-Efficient Drivers: Slow Down and Plan Ahead One owner-operator shares his advice on how and why he maximizes his fuel efficiency while on the road. Part of our "MPG Top Guns" series. Steel Hauler Jump Starts Driver Training The small steel-hauling fleet received a safety-related wake-up call that something needed to change. Documented driver training has made a difference. Uber Freight Facility Insights Reinforce Need for Speed Uber Freight published its first report delving into the results of its new Facility Ratings, reinforcing what we already knew -- keeping trucks and drivers waiting at facilities is the biggest mistake shippers make when it comes to being a "shipper of choice." Barr-Nunn Offers Higher Pay for Team Drivers Barr-Nunn Transportation has announced higher pay and more options for home time for its team truck drivers.	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Tags California Code of Regulations Tag: California Code of Regulations What to the Black third striker is your Parole Board hearing?!... With a crystal clear lens, Ronnie Winn sorts out the mumbo jumbo of CDCR and Board of Parole language to expose the bottom line realities for indeterminately sentenced non-violent third-strikers in CA prisons. George Jackson, 50 years later In this powerful writing of a revolutionary history, education as foundation becomes glaringly obvious and unequivocally key to achieving true freedom. Parole threatened for organizing and writing for Bay View The majority of employees at La Palma Correctional Center who work on Compound 3 fit the description of a Security Threat Group due to their unlawful conduct, but who investigates them or makes them answerable? Certainly not themselves. Yet I am being targeted for my work; a work that was created to build a constructive Humanity; while these prison officials are rewarded for work that assaults the very fabric that makes us human and seeks to destroy lives. Court rules no punishment for California prison hunger striker In the early days of the 2013 Prisoner Hunger Strike, Jorge Gomez refused up to 12 consecutive meals. The California Department of Corrections struck back by issuing him a Rules Violation Report. The same fate befell untold numbers of other prisoners who'd starved themselves to peacefully call attention to their torture. In an opinion filed on March 25, 2016, the California Court of Appeals ruled that Gomez was guilty of no rules violation for refusing meals during the strike. Prisoners, where is thy victory? "You assist an evil system most effectively by obeying its orders and decrees. An evil system never deserves such allegiance. Allegiance to it means partaking of the evil. A good person will resist an evil system with his or her whole soul." – Gandhi. Corrections Corporation of America and California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is the epitome of this quote, and it is not enough for those reading this to agree with the truths delineated herein. Prisoners report on San Quentin health crisis: Legionella outbreak prompts water... On the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, government officials and first responders continue to lack the ability to plan for emergency situations. San Quentin State Prison, California's oldest prison, is still on a virtual lockdown – or "modified program" – as normal programs for all inmates have ceased since Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015, after "one confirmed case of Legionnaires' disease" was discovered, Warden Ron Davis' Aug. 27 bulletin said. SHU-shifting: An update on and overview of the Ashker v. Brown... Some nine months after allowing certification of two classes in Ashker v. Brown, Judge Claudia Wilken issued her written order granting Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to File a Supplementary Complaint on March 9, 2015. Pursuant to the order, a supplemental class of plaintiffs – those who've spent 10 years or more in Pelican Bay State Prison's SHU but have recently been transferred to other California SHUs – may proceed with their Eighth Amendment claims as class representatives. Amplify the voices these prisons try to silence: Fight censorship from... Departments of corrections and state legislatures are putting into place chilling bans on free speech and expression by prisoners, formerly incarcerated persons, family members, friends, journalists, advocates and activists. Pack the courtroom for the hearing on Abu-Jamal v. Kane, challenging Prisoner Gag Law SB 508, on Thursday, Feb. 26, 10 a.m., in U.S. Courthouse, 228 Walnut St., Courtroom 2, Harrisburg, Penn. Solidarity had the might to move the mountain of prison torture... CDCR deliberately lied about their implementation of the Security Threat Group Step Down Program sanctioned by Gov. Jerry Brown. Gov. Brown and CDCr administrators are currently violating our United States constitutional rights, the California Code of Regulations and other rules, laws, policies and standards with the intent of breaking down and destroying men and women prisoners, family bonds and moral ethics here in California. California's most dangerous Security Threat Group The comment period prior to formal adoption of the STG Pilot Program closes April 3, when a hearing will be held from 8 a.m. to noon at the East End Complex Auditorium, 1500 Capital Ave., Sacramento, CA 95811. Submit your comments before April 3 to CDCR, Regulation and Policy Management Branch, P.O. Box 942883, Sacramento CA 94283-0001, by fax to 916-324-6075 or by email. If you have questions, call branch chief Timothy Lockwood at 916-445-2269. Social consciousness, prison struggle and perseverance: a personal account There are hundreds of prisoners who have been falsely validated as members or associates of prison gangs that can viscerally relate to my experience, from living life as an outlaw in society to being prosecuted and convicted to prison, only to be persecuted while in prison, fundamentally for educating oneself by trying to heighten one's sense of cultural and social awareness. Treating us like slaves: an analysis of the Security Threat Group... For the past two years we've heard the state claim it's reforming its long term segregation policies and practices by implementing a Security Threat Group (STG) Step Down Program (SDP). Officials claim the program is a significant move towards a more behavior-based system, yet they remain extraordinarily vague about the "ultimate conclusion." What exactly is "gang activity"? Institutionalized racism and censorship are relatives The only defense that can protect the people is to assemble the power of the people. We are our only defense. We have suffered enough injustice at the hands of a very evil system – CDCr and PBSP – and it is time that we prisoners express that pain and suffering by all means at our disposal, because CDCr and PBSP are censoring SF Bay View in order to censor prisoners, because we are exposing cruel and unusual treatment of prisoners. We collectively commend and value the courage and commitment as well as the principled stand that the SF Bay View is taking to speak truth to power. Prisoners' peaceful protest to resume July 8 if demands are not... In response to CDCR's failure to meet our 2011 Five Core Demands, the PBSP-SHU Short Corridor Representatives respectfully present this notice of, and basis for, our individualized, collectively agreed upon decision to resume our nonviolent peaceful protest action on July 8, 2013. The upcoming peaceful protest will be a combined hunger strike-work stoppage action. Once initiated, this protest will continue indefinitely – until all Five Core Demands are fully met. How CDCr scams California taxpayers For the past 40 years, prisoners have been removed off general population due to being validated as alleged prison gang members or associates. This is the sole reason for our placement: not behavior. CDCr started this indefinite lockup in the mid- to late 70s and soon realized that there was an economic incentive for labeling prisoners as a threat to the safety and security of the institution. 12,000 California prisoners on hunger strike As the renewed prisoner hunger strike enters its second week, the federal receiver's office reports that at least 12,000 prisoners were participating during the first week. Family members of striking SHU prisoners reported that their visits this weekend were denied by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, which is threatening participants with disciplinary action and banning two lawyers who represent the strikers. "Historically, prison officials have used extreme measures, including physical violence to break strikes," says Dorsey Nunn, a member of the mediation team working on behalf of the strikers. Pelican Bay threatens hunger strikers It is a historical truth that repression breeds resistance, which is why we prisoners at Pelican Bay State Prison's SHU/CMU units took the initiative to come together and go on a hunger strike in order to say to our oppressors that ... Who are the hunger strikers? How prisoners land in Pelican Bay's... Sympathy for the prisoners on hunger strike in the Security Housing Unit at Pelican Bay State Prison is limited due to the widely held impression that these men — and indeed most supermax prisoners — are the "worst of the worst." According to conventional wisdom, in order to land in the most secure units in the prison system, these men must have committed terrible crimes in the first place ...	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Testing Begins for Slinky Dog Dash Roller Coaster By Stephen Porter - Project Manager www.wdwinfo.com Reportedly the Slinky Dog Dash coaster, which will be one of the major attractions in the upcoming Toy Story Land in Disney's Hollywood Studios, has begun its safety testing. The ride vehicle was spotted on the track, which seems to confirm that the ride is working through its operational acceptance testing. While there is clearly a lot of progress on Toy Story Land it still be some time until any guests get to ride this attraction. It was announced earlier this year at the D23 Expo that Toy Story Land will open next summer. Credit: Blog Mickey Image: Disney Parks Blog Tags: Disney's Hollyood Studios, Slinky Dog Dash Roller Coaster, Toy Story Land, Walt Disney World Noticeable Changes at Walt Disney World Since My Last Vacation Forky Has Recently Appeared in Toy Story Land – PHOTOS Pixar Easter Eggs Hidden in Google Street View of Toy Story Land at Walt Disney World First Look at Bo Peep Character Coming to Disney Theme Parks this Summer A Review of Early Morning Magic in Toy Story Land with Toddlers New Stinky Pete Interaction Element in Toy Story Land Added to Play Disney Parks App The Top 5 Overrated Things at Walt Disney World New Toy Story Mania! Merchandise Pop-Up Shop Coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios New Table Service Restaurant Coming to Toy Story Land in Disney's Hollywood Studios Toy Story 4 Bo Peep Meet & Greet Coming to Disneyland and Walt Disney World this Summer Be the first to know! Join our Disney mailing list to receive daily news and updates!	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Return of the titans Wall Street titans, who make the move to government after serving on the boards of our nation's largest corporations, may not have the public's best interest at heart. There are those who serve time in government, then move back to Wall Street. How reputable could we expect a powerful individual to be who has experience with both? Jon Corzine, former CEO of Goldman Sachs, served in the senate and as governor of New Jersey, before making his way back to Wall Street. His most infamous endeavor is likely his current one as CEO of MF Global. The company's recent collapse is under investigation by SEC and the FBI. In an attempt to save themselves, billions of dollars were transferred out of customer accounts. MF Global filed for Chapter 11 in October of 2011. Corzine was preceded by Henry Paulson as CEO of Goldman Sachs in 1999. Paulson later made the move to Treasury Secretary during the Bush administration. In 2008, the Paulson Plan was rolled out. His previous position as CEO of Goldman Sachs could be considered a conflict of interest. Some have accused him of being a Wall Street insider, as Goldman Sachs benefited the greatest from the AIG bailout. Alongside Ben Bernanke, Paulson had a great influence on the bailout of AIG. Chris Christie preceded Corzine as governor of New Jersey. Christie has been accused of misusing his position when he awarded a "no bid contract" to a former US Attorney who investigated Christie's brother in a fraud case with Wall Street firm, Spear, Leads and Kellogg. One could assume the attorney had earned that contract by choosing not to prosecute Christie's brother. These three powerful men certainly fit the original line up of the "Clash of the titans" American Carnage tour. "Slayer"―Corzine, brought ruin to MF Global. "Megadeath" ―Paulson, who is familiar with dealing in units has seen to the death of millions of units. "Anthrax"―Christie, not completely understood, but thousands of cells can fit into a single pinhead. Keep an eye on Wall Street and the return of the titans.	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Don Kakulus Records welcomes new artistes A newly established record label, Don Kakulus Records, has signed on two artistes― Igere Ufuoma, aka UF, and Bodunde Joshua, better known as Fizydel. According to the label, both artistes have the skills and talent to compete with their counterparts in the music industry. Speaking on the new signings, the Chief Executive Officer of the record label, Oluleke Olaiya, noted that the mission was to lead a lifestyle of entertainment while focusing on the development of the entertainment industry through the production and promotion of quality sounds. Olaiya added, "These new artistes are different and unique in their own ways and I am confident the industry is not ready for the kind of vibe they are bringing. DKR is all about good music for everyone." On what prompted his decision to float a record label, he said, "Music inspired the label. Music has always been a part of my life from childhood. I was in the studio recording one day when a line came to my head and I recorded it. Few months later, I was brainstorming with my team on materialising the vision I had of a label and that was how DonKakulus was born." Nigerians easily forget artistes no longer making waves — Tony Tetuila Social media helping new artistes gain popularity — Danny Young Nothing wrong with competition between artistes –Seyi Shay I'm driven by urge to break records — MissKoko Focus Dance was initially rejected by many artistes — Ajimovoix AFRIMA: Why Wizkid, Burna Boy, Davido, may lose to younger artistes	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Ashley Callingbull signs prestigious contract with Next Models (ANNews) – Ashley Callingbull has been snapped up by a top modelling agency. The fashion industry traditionally lacks representation of Indigenous people in fashion shows and magazines but in recent years there has been a push for representation of diversity across turtle island. Alberta's very own Cree beauty from Enoch Cree Nation is leading the way in representing Cree women in Canadian fashion. Callingbull recently signed a prestigious contract with Next Models. This new endeavor places her amongst the top brass of Canadian female models. The major Canadian agency represents top international models like Crista Cober, Jenna Earle, Kim Cloutier, and Yasmin Warsame. Referring to signing with NEXT modeling, former Mrs. Universe said, "I never thought I would see it." Callingbull explained it was her 2021 September Cover for Fashion Magazine and the success that followed its release that got her the attention of Canada's top modeling agency. In Fashion Magazine, Callingbull was able to shed light on the trauma caused by Canada's residential schools system on her Cree family and from her grandparent's perspective. The overall photoshoot for Fashion Magazine showcased Indigenous representation, from featuring Ashley on the cover, right down to the outfits by Angela DeMontigny, a top Canadian fashion designer of Cree-Métis heritage, and earrings by Warren Steven Scott, an Indigenous queer male from Nlaka'pamux. "Because of the success, I ended up being signed by Next Models. It's such a huge organization to be a part of. I'm excited," said Callingbull. "I've been modeling for a long time. I started way back in the day when we first met (referring to the author of this article) at Western Canada Fashion Week." Callingbull said those early experiences at Western Canada Fashion Week exposed her to the world of fashion. According to the WFCW website, "they were established in 2003 and have developed into nationally recognized fashion and design events and the second largest fashion week in Canada." Callingbull has come a long way since those days at WCFW. She shared a personal story about when she realized her star was rising in Canada. "I did my first billboard which was for the Hillberg & Berk, a major Canadian jewelry company. I was driving in downtown Toronto with my sister, and she pointed out the billboard. My sister told me I looked powerful and strong. Hearing that from my younger sister meant a lot." She explained Indigenous women "are looking at my billboard in Toronto and seeing what's possible. This is why representation matters because it helps Indigenous youth dream of possibilities." Callingbull opened up about her battle with shyness and being insecure as an Indigenous youth. "I used to be that insecure girl from the reserve," she said. "When I was growing up there wasn't anyone who was chasing the things that I wanted to chase. "I was this little insecure girl that didn't have dreams. "I've grown, I've evolved; I've grown to love and respect myself for the way the Creator made me." Her advice to youth is that they should surround themselves with positivity. The people in your life do have an impact on whether you are successful or not. (2012) Canada's first and largest LGBTQ march called Hate to Hope. Callingbull came out to support her friend Chevi Rabbit. Photo Soko Fotohaus. "Who you surround yourself with really determines where you're going to go in life," said Callingbull. "I believe if you surround yourself with positive people that want to uplift you and who focus on what's best for you and they bring out the best in you as a person, they are your true friends," said Callingbull. She said stay away from toxic people who only want to bring you down; try to use you; take you away from your goals or live for the moment. "For example, stay away from people that say let's go party instead of focusing on school." "Ask yourself how is that going to amplify my life? How is that going to better me as a person? "Those are things that you need to think about in regards to your future," she added. Callingbull can't stress enough the importance of creating circles of friends who are supportive if you aim to be successful in this life. She has been able to create a positive support team around her that pushes her to excel at her dreams and aspirations. "I've completely changed, I've grown and I'm excited to see who I'm going to become in the future," said Callingbull. Callingbull is currently dating former professional hockey centre Wacey Rabbit, a member of the Blood Tribe. Check out the full video interview with Ashley Callingbull on Facebook/Alberta Native News. Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Alberta Native News Meat Loaf, the heavyweight rock superstar loved by millions for his "Bat Out of Hell" album and for such theatrical, dark-hearted anthems as "Paradise by the Dashboard Light," "Two Out of Three Ain't Bad," and "I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)," has died. The singer born Marvin Lee Aday died Thursday, according to a family statement posted on his official Facebook page. "Our hearts are broken to announce that the incomparable Meat Loaf passed away tonight," the statement said. The top diplomats of Russia and the United States are holding crucial talks on Friday as a weeks-long standoff over Ukraine teeters on the cusp of a pivotal and potentially violent phase, with rising concerns that Europe may again be beset by war. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov are meeting in Geneva, once a key Cold War crossroads, trying to avert a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine amid Moscow's demands for concessions from NATO over its relationship with the former Soviet republic. Blinken on Thursday played down any prospects of an immediate fix in the Geneva talks, which are set to run about two hours, saying resolving the difficult issues "won't happen quickly" – and emphasizing that he doesn't expect a resolution on Friday. The tranquil resort in Tonga sat behind a lagoon and reef break that was perfect for snorkelers and surfers alike. Guests who had never met before would sit together to eat delicious communal meals cooked by owner Moana Paea and her staff, or relax in rustic cabins tucked in the trees. Tinder charges more for young gays, lesbians and the over-30s, says Which? Dating app Tinder is charging young gay and lesbian users and people over 30 more for its premium service, suggesting possible discrimination and a breach of UK law, according to an investigation by watchdog Which? The investigation watchdog asked almost 200 mystery shoppers to create real profiles and make a note of prices quoted for Tinder Plus, a premium package with perks such as unlimited "Likes" and "Rewinds" and the ability to undo accidental selections. Meat Loaf: US 'Bat out of Hell' singer dies, aged 74 US singer Meat Loaf, whose hits included Bat Out of Hell, has died aged 74, a statement on his official Facebook page said. "Bat Out of Hell" remains one of the top 10 selling albums of all of all time. The star, born Michael Lee Aday, gained worldwide fame with his debut 1977 rock album, Bat Out of Hell.	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Steve Helber/AP Photo Opposing CDC Guidance, Ron Johnson Questions Need For Broad Vaccine Push Republican Senator Says Vaccination Effort Should Have Been 'Limited' To Vulnerable By Rob Mentzer Friday, April 23, 2021, 12:45pm Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson said distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine should have been "limited," undermining a national push to end the pandemic. Johnson made the comments to radio host Vicki McKenna, a vaccine skeptic who has been opposed to pandemic restrictions and has often cast doubt on the seriousness of COVID-19. "We probably should have limited the distribution to the vulnerable," Johnson said in the radio interview. Referring to the fact that young people are less at risk from the disease, he said, "I see no reason to be pushing vaccines on people." Johnson's comments go against the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as well as state and local health authorities. The national push to develop a safe, effective vaccine and make it available to virtually all adults started under former President Donald Trump and has continued under President Joe Biden. The benefit of vaccinating broadly in the community is "herd immunity," which is when so many people are immune from the virus that it cannot easily spread within communities. Scientists estimate that around 70 percent of the United States population will need to be vaccinated in order to achieve herd immunity and end the pandemic. As of Friday afternoon, 91.2 million people in the U.S., or 27.5 percent of the total population, have been fully vaccinated. Johnson, a former plastics company executive with no medical background, denied in the interview that vaccinating a broad swath of the population should be a priority. "If you have a vaccine, quite honestly, what do you care if your neighbor has one or not?" Johnson said. "What is it to you?" Johnson's comments come as Wisconsin has administered more than 4 million doses of vaccine, with about 30 percent of the population fully vaccinated. But there are signs that demand for vaccines is beginning to drop off, and public opinion polls have shown Republican men are the demographic group most likely to say they won't get vaccinated. It's also the latest example of Johnson, who had COVID-19 in October, expressing skepticism about the national vaccination effort. In March, he told an interviewer that he had declined to get vaccinated because he had been infected. That goes against CDC recommendations. Earlier in the pandemic, he repeatedly expressed opposition to public health restrictions and federal economic responses. His comments in the Thursday interview with McKenna were framed around his opposition to "vaccine passports," or a document verifying a person's vaccination status. Many Republicans oppose the idea, and it has not gotten much traction nationally or at the state level. Johnson said he is "highly suspicious of what's happening here" and said he would "vigorously resist" the notion. Republican lawmakers in Wisconsin also sought to ban vaccine passports. Unlike some other Republican leaders, though, Johnson did not limit his remarks to the vaccine passports but went on to question the vaccination efforts themselves. Johnson is not the only Wisconsin Republican to court controversy by speaking against those efforts. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R-Burlington, this week posted a message on Facebook that appeared to mock pro-vaccine messages. In March, U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Hazelhurst, said at a town hall meeting that he had encouraged his adult daughters not to get vaccinated. In a statement Friday to WPR, Johnson repeated some of the comments he made to McKenna and said whether or not young and healthy people should be encouraged to be vaccinated was a "legitimate question." In response to Johnson's comments, the Wisconsin Democratic Party said Johnson "is a conspiracy theorist who has proven time and again that he'll put his extremism over the people of Wisconsin." Johnson is up for reelection in 2022. The race has already attracted several Democratic candidates, including state Treasurer Sarah Godlewski, Milwaukee Bucks executive Alex Lasry and Outagamie County Executive Thomas Nelson. Johnson hasn't said whether he will run for a third term. GOP Men Are Most Likely To Say They'll Refuse COVID-19 Vaccine Health Experts, Officials Slam Ron Johnson Over COVID-19 Vaccine Assertions Johnson: Hospitals overwhelmed by COVID-19 patients 'doesn't mean there's some massive crisis' Wisconsin Congressman Tiffany Says He Advised His Adult Daughters Against Getting COVID-19 Vaccine Efforts To Step Up Vaccinations For Youth After 'Wave' Of Enthusiasm Dies Down	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Lockdown Forever! Channel Migrant Crisis Majority of Greeks Unhappy with EU Response to Hagia Sofia Mosque Conversion ismail bayar / iStock / Getty Images Plus A majority of Greeks have expressed dissatisfaction with the international response to the Turkish regime announcing it would be converting the Hagia Sophia into a mosque. A poll, released by the Thessaloniki-based Vergina television station, has revealed that 87 per cent of Greeks are disappointed in the European Union's reaction to Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan's move to convert the Hagia Sophia into a mosque. The majority, 53 per cent, also said the Greek government should have done more on the issue, while 77 per cent disapproved of Russia's stance on the matter, Proto Thema reports. Russia, like Greece, has a large Orthodox Church population and the Hagia Sophia, the largest church not just in Orthodoxy but in all Christendom until the violent conquest of Constantinople (Istanbul) by the Ottoman Turks, has major religious and cultural significance. Turkish Islamic Conservatives Win: Hagia Sophia Cleared to Become a Mosque Again https://t.co/I7DYeSPja9 — Breitbart London (@BreitbartLondon) July 10, 2020 When it comes to how to respond to Erdogan's actions, 68 per cent of Greeks said financial sanctions would be appropriate, while 28 per cent said they felt nothing would stop the Islamist leader. Meanwhile, the poll found that 40 per cent of Greeks would be open to converting the house in Greece where Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of modern Turkey, into a museum of the "Genocide of Hellenism". 55 per cent disagreed with such a move, however. The Greek government expressed opposition to converting the Hagia Sophia earlier this month, with government spokesman Stelios Petsas saying the move would strain relations between Christians and Turkey. Pope Francis, the head of the Roman Catholic church, also came out against the conversion, saying "My thoughts go to Istanbul. I think of Santa Sophia and I am very pained." He also wrote a letter to Erdogan expressing "grief and dismay." Israeli Researchers: Turkey's Greek, Armenian, and Assyrian Christians Destroyed by '30-year Genocide' https://t.co/aRjCReVK4W — Breitbart London (@BreitbartLondon) May 19, 2019 Follow Chris Tomlinson on Twitter at @TomlinsonCJ or email at ctomlinson(at)breitbart.com Israel / Middle EastLondon / EuropePoliticsChristendomChristianityConstantinopleCulture ClashEUEuropean UnionGreeceGreek Orthodox ChurchHagia SophiaimperialismIslamIslamisationIslamismIstanbulOrthodox ChristianityOrthodox ChristiansRecep Tayyip ErdoganTurkey	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
JP6151700B2 - Method, apparatus and system for enabling managed remote access - Google Patents Method, apparatus and system for enabling managed remote access Download PDF wtru ワトファマームードアーマッドサードアドジャクプルパスカルオルベラ−ヘルナンデスユリシーズアギリベロウズインターデイジタルパテントホールディングスインコーポレイテッド 2012-09-26 Application filed by インターデイジタルパテントホールディングスインコーポレイテッド, インターデイジタルパテントホールディングスインコーポレイテッド filed Critical インターデイジタルパテントホールディングスインコーポレイテッド H04W36/0005—Control or signalling for completing the hand-off H04W36/0011—Control or signalling for completing the hand-off for data session or connection H04W36/0033—Control or signalling for completing the hand-off for data session or connection with transfer of context information H04W36/02—Buffering or recovering information during reselection ; Modification of the traffic flow during hand-off H04W84/00—Network topologies H04W84/02—Hierarchically pre-organised networks, e.g. paging networks, cellular networks, WLAN [Wireless Local Area Network] or WLL [Wireless Local Loop] H04W84/04—Large scale networks; Deep hierarchical networks H04W84/042—Public Land Mobile systems, e.g. cellular systems H04W84/045—Public Land Mobile systems, e.g. cellular systems using private Base Stations, e.g. femto Base Stations, home Node B The field of the invention relates to wireless communications, and more particularly to methods, apparatus and systems that enable managed remote access. This application claims priority from US Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 541,825, filed September 30, 2011, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. LIPA (local IP access) establishes IP connectivity to a local network (LN) using wireless access of the home eNodeB and / or home NodeB (eg, referred to as H (e) NB). Can be provided. Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to methods, apparatus and systems for handover of a wireless transmitter / receiver unit (WTRU) moving between an LN and another network. The WTRU may have established a local IP access (LIPA) session at the LN via a first access point (AP). The method includes receiving a request to connect to another network by a second AP in the other network, and transitioning a LIPA session in the local IP network to a managed remote access (MRA) session in the other network. Can be included. The transition may include establishing a path between the first AP and the second AP via the gateway and notifying the gateway about the transition to the MRA session. A more detailed understanding may be had from the following detailed description, given by way of example in conjunction with the accompanying drawings hereof. The figures in such drawings are examples, as are the embodiments for carrying out the invention. Accordingly, the drawings and detailed description are not to be considered limiting, and other equally valid examples are possible and likely. Furthermore, the same number in a figure shows the same element. FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary communication system in which one or more disclosed embodiments can be implemented. FIG. 1B illustrates an exemplary wireless transmit / receive unit (WTRU) that may be used within the communication system illustrated in FIG. 1A. 1B is a system diagram illustrating an exemplary radio access network and an exemplary core network that may be used within the communication system illustrated in FIG. 1A. FIG. 1B is a system diagram illustrating an exemplary radio access network and an exemplary core network that may be used within the communication system illustrated in FIG. 1A. FIG. 1B is a system diagram illustrating an exemplary radio access network and an exemplary core network that may be used within the communication system illustrated in FIG. 1A. FIG. 1D is a diagram illustrating an exemplary communication system similar to the communication system of FIG. 1D. FIG. FIG. 2 illustrates another exemplary communication system that includes multiple local gateways (LGWs) each having a respective H (e) NB. FIG. 4 illustrates a portion of the exemplary communication system of FIG. 3 having a WTRU that travels along a travel path and connects to (eg, accesses the system through) different H (e) NBs. FIG. It is a figure which shows the selected IP traffic offload (SIPTO: selected IP Traffic Offload). FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating user data offload to the Internet via an LGW that can be connected to a HeNB subsystem. FIG. 2 shows an exemplary stand-alone LGW architecture for a HeNB subsystem in which the HeNB can interface with the HeNB GW via an S1-U interface. Another for HNB subsystem where HNB can interface with HNB GW via Iuhh interface, and HNB can interface with LGW via Sxx interface to Evolved Packet System (EPS) FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a typical standalone LGW architecture. Further representative standalone of HNB subsystem where HNB can interface with HNB GW via Iuh interface and HNB can interface with LGW via Sxx interface to Universal Mobile Telecommunication System (UMTS) It is a figure which shows a LGW architecture. FIG. 2 shows an additional exemplary standalone LGW architecture for the HeNB subsystem where the HeNB can interface with the HeNB GW via the S1-U interface and the LGW is on the S1 path. FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary standalone LGW architecture for an HNB subsystem where the HNB can interface with the HNB GW via an Iuh interface to an evolved packet system (EPS) and the LGW is on the Iuh path. FIG. 2 illustrates a typical standalone LGW architecture for an HNB subsystem where the HNB can interface with the HNB GW via an Iuh interface to UMTS and the LGW is on the Iuh path. FIG. 6 shows a handover procedure including transition between a LIPA session and an MRA session using an eNB in a macro network. FIG. 6 shows a handover procedure including transitions between a LIPA session and an MRA session using a HeNB in another LN. FIG. 6 illustrates an exemplary data path for the downlink for an MRA session. FIG. 5 illustrates a representative service request procedure. It is a figure which shows a typical access control scenario. FIG. 6 shows a WTRU moving out of LN while in idle mode. It is a flowchart which shows the typical handover method. It is a flowchart which shows the typical setup method. It is a flowchart which shows another typical handover method. It is a flowchart which shows the further typical handover method. It is a flowchart which shows the additional typical handover method. It is a flowchart which shows the typical end method. It is a flowchart which shows another typical handover method. It is a flowchart which shows the typical selection method. It is a flowchart which shows the typical setup method. It is a flowchart which shows the typical setup method. It is a flowchart which shows a typical method. Although detailed descriptions are set forth and described herein with reference to specific embodiments, the present invention is not intended to be limited to the details shown. Rather, various changes in detail may be made within the scope of the claims and their equivalents without departing from the invention. FIG. 1A is a diagram of an exemplary communication system 100 in which one or more disclosed embodiments may be implemented. The communication system 100 may be a multiple access system that provides content such as data, video, messaging, broadcast, etc. to multiple wireless users. The communication system 100 allows multiple users to access such content via sharing of system resources including wireless bandwidth. For example, communication system 100 may include one or more such as code division multiple access (CDMA), time division multiple access (TDMA), frequency division multiple access (FDMA), orthogonal FDMA (OFDMA), and single carrier FDMA (SC-FDMA). Multiple channel access methods may be employed. As shown in FIG. 1A, a communication system 100 includes a wireless transmit / receive unit (WTRU) 102a, 102b, 102c, 102d, a radio access network (RAN) 104, a core network 106, a public switched telephone network (PSTN). 108, the Internet 110, and other networks 112 may be included, but it should be understood that the disclosed embodiments contemplate any number of WTRUs, base stations, networks, and / or network elements. Each of the WTRUs 102a, 102b, 102c, 102d may be any type of device configured to operate and / or communicate in a wireless environment. For example, the WTRUs 102a, 102b, 102c, 102d may be configured to transmit and / or receive radio signals and user equipment (UE), mobile stations, fixed or mobile subscriber units, It may include a pager, a cellular phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a smart phone, a laptop, a netbook, a personal computer, a wireless sensor, and a home appliance. The communication system 100 may also include a base station 114a and a base station 114b. Each of the base stations 114a, 114b wirelessly interfaces with at least one of the WTRUs 102a, 102b, 102c, 102d to one or more communication networks such as the core network 106, the Internet 110, and / or the network 112. It may be any type of device configured to facilitate access. For example, the base stations 114a and 114b may be a radio base station (BTS), a NodeB, an eNodeB, a home NodeB, a home eNodeB, a site controller, an access point (AP), a wireless router, and the like. Although base stations 114a, 114b are each illustrated as a single element, it should be understood that base stations 114a, 114b may include any number of interconnected base stations and / or network elements. . The base station 114a may be part of the RAN 104, which is a network element such as another base station and / or base station controller (BSC), radio network controller (RNC), and relay node (see FIG. (Not shown). Base station 114a and / or base station 114b may be configured to transmit and / or receive radio signals in a particular geographic area, which may be referred to as a cell (not shown). The cell may be further divided into cell sectors. For example, the cell associated with the base station 114a may be divided into three sectors. Thus, in one embodiment, base station 114a may include three transceivers, ie, one transceiver for each sector of the cell. In another embodiment, the base station 114a may employ multiple input multiple output (MIMO) technology and thus may utilize multiple transceivers per sector of the cell. Base stations 114a, 114b may communicate with one or more of WTRUs 102a, 102b, 102c, 102d over air interface 116, which may be connected to any suitable wireless communication link (eg, radio frequency ( RF), microwaves, infrared (IR), ultraviolet (UV), and visible light. The air interface 116 may be established using any suitable radio access technology (RAT). More specifically, as described above, the communication system 100 may be a multiple access system and employs one or more channel access schemes such as CDMA, TDMA, FDMA, OFDMA, and SC-FDMA. May be. For example, the base station 114a and the WTRUs 102a, 102b, 102c in the RAN 104 may implement a radio technology such as Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) Terrestrial Radio Access (UTRA), which is a wideband CDMA (WCDMA (registration)). Trademark)) may be used to establish the air interface 116. WCDMA may include communication protocols such as high-speed packet access (HSPA) and / or evolved HSPA (HSPA +). HSPA may include high speed downlink packet access (HSDPA) and / or high speed uplink packet access (HSUPA). In another embodiment, the base station 114a and the WTRUs 102a, 102b, 102c may implement a radio technology such as Evolved UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access (E-UTRA), which is a long term evolution (LTE). ) And / or LTE-Advanced (LTE-A) may be used to establish the air interface 116. In other embodiments, the base station 114a and the WTRUs 102a, 102b, 102c are IEEE 802.16 (ie, Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX)), CDMA2000, CDMA2000 1X, CDMA2000 EV-DO, t1 ), Interim Standard 95 (IS-95), Interim Standard 856 (IS-856), Global System for Mobile communications (GSM (registered trademark)), Enhanced Data rates GED, GED, GED (GERAN) may implement a radio technology such as. The base station 114b of FIG. 1A may be, for example, a wireless router, home NodeB, home eNodeB, or access point, facilitating wireless connectivity in localized areas such as the workplace, home, vehicle, and campus. Any suitable RAT may be used for this purpose. In one embodiment, base station 114b and WTRUs 102c, 102d may implement a radio technology such as IEEE 802.11 to establish a wireless local area network (WLAN). In another embodiment, the base station 114b and the WTRUs 102c, 102d may implement a wireless technology such as IEEE 802.15 to establish a wireless personal area network (WPAN). In another embodiment, the base station 114b and the WTRU 102c, 102d may utilize a cellular-based RAT (eg, WCDMA, CDMA2000, GSM, LTE, LTE-A, etc.) to establish a picocell or femtocell. Good. As shown in FIG. 1A, the base station 114b may have a direct connection to the Internet 110. Accordingly, the base station 114b may not be required to access the Internet 110 via the core network 106. The RAN 104 may communicate with a core network 106 that provides voice, data, application, and / or voice over internet protocol (VoIP) services in one or more of the WTRUs 102a, 102b, 102c, 102d. It may be any type of network configured to provide For example, the core network 106 provides call control, billing services, mobile location-based services, prepaid calling, Internet connectivity, video delivery, etc. and / or performs high-level security functions such as user authentication. Also good. Although not shown in FIG. 1A, it should be understood that the RAN 104 and / or the core network 106 may communicate directly or indirectly with other RANs that use the same RAT as the RAN 104 or a different RAT. For example, in addition to being connected to a RAN 104 that can utilize E-UTRA radio technology, the core network 106 may communicate with another RAN (not shown) that utilizes GSM radio technology. . The core network 106 may also serve as a gateway for the WTRUs 102a, 102b, 102c, 102d to access the PSTN 108, the Internet 110, and / or other networks 112. The PSTN 108 may include a circuit switched telephone network that provides plain old telephone service (POTS). The Internet 110 is an interconnected computer network and devices that use common communication protocols such as TCP, User Datagram Protocol (UDP), and IP in the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) / Internet Protocol (IP) Internet Protocol Suite. The global system may be included. The network 112 may include a wired or wireless communication network owned and / or operated by other service providers. For example, the network 112 may include another core network connected to one or more RANs that may employ the same RAT as the RAN 104 or a different RAT. Some or all of the WTRUs 102a, 102b, 102c, 102d in the communication system 100 may include multi-mode capability, i.e., the WTRUs 102a, 102b, 102c, 102d communicate with different wireless networks over different wireless links. May also include a transceiver. For example, the WTRU 102c shown in FIG. 1A may be configured to communicate with a base station 114a that may employ cellular-based radio technology and a base station 114b that may employ IEEE 802 radio technology. . FIG. 1B is a system diagram of a representative WTRU 102. As shown in FIG. 1B, the WTRU 102 includes a processor 118, a transceiver 120, a transceiver element 122, a speaker / microphone 124, a keypad 126, a display / touchpad 128, a non-removable memory 130, a removable memory 132, a power source. 134, global positioning system (GPS) chipset 136, and other peripheral devices 138. It should be understood that the WTRU 102 may include any sub-combination of the aforementioned elements while remaining consistent with the embodiment. The processor 118 is a general purpose processor, special purpose processor, conventional processor, digital signal processor (DSP), multiple microprocessors, one or more microprocessors associated with the DSP core, controller, microcontroller, application specific integrated circuit. (ASIC), field programmable gate array (FPGA) circuit, any other type of integrated circuit (IC), state machine, etc. The processor 118 may perform signal coding, data processing, power control, input / output processing, and / or any other functionality that enables the WTRU 102 to operate in a wireless environment. The processor 118 may be coupled to the transceiver 120, which may be coupled to the transceiver element 122. 1B depicts the processor 118 and the transceiver 120 as separate components, it should be understood that the processor 118 and the transceiver 120 may be integrated together in an electronic package or chip. The transmit / receive element 122 may be configured to transmit signals to or receive signals from a base station (eg, base station 114a) over the air interface 116. For example, in one embodiment, the transmit / receive element 122 may be an antenna configured to transmit and / or receive RF signals. In another embodiment, the transmit / receive element 122 may be an emitter / detector configured to transmit and / or receive IR, UV, or visible light signals, for example. In another embodiment, the transmit / receive element 122 may be configured to transmit and receive both RF and visible light signals. It should be appreciated that the transmit / receive element 122 may be configured to transmit and / or receive any combination of wireless signals. In addition, although the transmit / receive element 122 is illustrated as a single element in FIG. 1B, the WTRU 102 may include any number of transmit / receive elements 122. More specifically, the WTRU 102 may employ MIMO technology. Thus, in one embodiment, the WTRU 102 may include multiple transmit / receive elements 122 (eg, multiple antennas) that transmit and receive wireless signals over the air interface 116. The transceiver 120 may be configured to modulate the signal transmitted by the transceiver element 122 and demodulate the signal received by the transceiver element 122. As described above, the WTRU 102 may have multi-mode capability. Accordingly, transceiver 120 may include a plurality of transceivers that allow WTRU 102 to communicate via a plurality of RATs, such as, for example, UTRA and IEEE 802.11. The processor 118 of the WTRU 102 may be coupled to a speaker / microphone 124, a keypad 126, and / or a display / touchpad 128 (eg, a liquid crystal display (LCD) display unit or an organic light emitting diode (OLED) display unit), In addition, user input data may be received from these. The processor 118 may also output user data to the speaker / microphone 124, the keypad 126, and / or the display / touchpad 128. Further, processor 118 may access information from any type of suitable memory, such as non-removable memory 130 and / or removable memory 132, and store data in that memory. Non-removable memory 130 may include random access memory (RAM), read only memory (ROM), a hard disk, or any other type of memory storage device. The removable memory 132 may include a subscriber identity module (SIM) card, a memory stick, a secure digital (SD) memory card, and the like. In other embodiments, the processor 118 may access information from and store data in memory that is not physically located on the WTRU 102, such as on a server or a home computer (not shown). Good. The processor 118 may receive power from the power source 134 and may be configured to distribute and / or control power to other components in the WTRU 102. The power source 134 may be any suitable device that provides power to the WTRU 102. For example, power supply 134 may include one or more dry cells (eg, nickel-cadmium (NiCd), nickel-zinc (NiZn), nickel hydride (NiMH), and lithium ion (Li-ion)), solar cells, and fuel. A battery or the like may be included. The processor 118 may also be coupled to the GPS chipset 136, which may be configured to provide location information (eg, longitude and latitude) regarding the current location of the WTRU 102. In addition to or instead of information from the GPS chipset 136, the WTRU 102 receives location information over the air interface 116 from a base station (eg, base stations 114a, 114b) and / or multiple neighboring base stations. The position may be determined based on the timing of the signal received from the station. It should be understood that the WTRU 102 may obtain location information by any suitable location determination method while remaining consistent with embodiments. The processor 118 may further be coupled to other peripherals 138, which may include one or more software modules that provide additional features, functionality, and / or wired or wireless connectivity and A hardware module may be included. For example, the peripheral device 138 includes an accelerometer, an e-compass, a satellite transceiver, a digital camera (for photo or video), a universal serial bus (USB) port, a vibration device, a television transceiver, a hands-free headset, Bluetooth (registered) (Trademark) module, frequency modulation (FM) wireless unit, digital music player, media player, video game player module, Internet browser, and the like. FIG. 1C is a system diagram of the RAN 104 and the core network 106 according to an embodiment. As described above, the RAN 104 may employ UTRA radio technology to communicate with the WTRUs 102a, 102b, and 102c over the air interface 116. The RAN 104 may also communicate with the core network 106. As shown in FIG. 1C, the RAN 104 may include NodeBs 140a, 140b, 140c, which communicate with one or more WTRUs 102a, 102b, 102c over the air interface 116, respectively. A transceiver may be included. Each of the NodeBs 140a, 140b, 140c may be associated with a particular cell (not shown) in the RAN 104. The RAN 104 may also include RNCs 142a, 142b. It should be understood that the RAN 104 may include any number of NodeBs and RNCs consistent with embodiments. As shown in FIG. 1C, NodeBs 140a, 140b may be in communication with RNC 142a. In addition, the NodeB 140c may be in communication with the RNC 142b. The NodeBs 140a, 140b, 140c may communicate with the respective RNCs 142a, 142b via the Iub interface. The RNCs 142a and 142b may communicate with each other via an Iur interface. Each of the RNCs 142a, 142b may be configured to control the respective NodeBs 140a, 140b, 140c to which it is connected. In addition, each of the RNCs 142a, 142b performs or supports other functionality such as outer loop power control, load control, admission control, packet scheduling, handover control, macro diversity, security functions, and data encryption. It may be configured to. The core network 106 shown in FIG. 1C may include a media gateway (MGW) 144, a mobile switching center (MSC) 146, a serving GPRS support node (SGSN) 148, and / or a gateway GPRS support node (GGSN) 150. . While each of the foregoing elements is shown as part of the core network 106, it is understood that any one of these elements may be owned and / or operated by entities other than the core network operator. I want to be. The RNC 142a in the RAN 104 may be connected to the MSC 146 in the core network 106 via an IuCS interface. The MSC 146 may be connected to the MGW 144. MSC 146 and MGW 144 may provide access to circuit switched networks such as PSTN 108 to WTRUs 102a, 102b, and 102c to facilitate communication between WTRUs 102a, 102b, 102c and conventional landline communication devices. The RNC 142a in the RAN 104 may be connected to the SGSN 148 in the core network 106 via an IuPS interface. SGSN 148 may be connected to GGSN 150. SGSN 148 and GGSN 150 may provide WTRUs 102a, 102b, 102c with access to a packet switched network such as the Internet 110 to facilitate communication between the WTRUs 102a, 102b, 102c and the IP enabled device. As described above, the core network 106 may also be connected to the network 112, which may include other wired or wireless networks owned and / or operated by other service providers. FIG. 1D is a system diagram of the RAN 104 and the core network 106 according to another embodiment. As described above, the RAN 104 may employ E-UTRA radio technology to communicate with the WTRUs 102a, 102b, and 102c over the air interface 116. The RAN 104 may also be in communication with the core network 106. Although the RAN 104 may include eNodeBs 160a, 160b, 160c, it should be understood that the RAN 104 may include any number of eNodeBs consistent with embodiments. Each eNodeB 160a, 160b, 160c may include one or more transceivers that communicate with the WTRUs 102a, 102b, 102c over the air interface 116. In one embodiment, the eNodeBs 160a, 160b, 160c may implement MIMO technology. Thus, for example, eNodeB 160a may use multiple antennas to transmit radio signals to and receive radio signals from WTRU 102a. Each of the eNodeBs 160a, 160b, and 160c may be associated with a particular cell (not shown) and handle radio resource management decisions, handover decisions, scheduling of users in the uplink and / or downlink, etc. It may be configured as follows. As shown in FIG. 1D, the eNodeBs 160a, 160b, 160c may communicate with each other via an X2 interface. The core network 106 shown in FIG. 1D may include a mobility management gateway (MME) 162, a serving gateway (SGW) 164, and a packet data network (PDN) gateway (PGW) 166. Although each of the foregoing elements is shown as part of the core network 106, it should be understood that any one of these elements may be owned and / or operated by an entity other than the core network operator. . The MME 162 may be connected to each of the eNodeBs 160a, 160b, 160c in the RAN 104 via the S1 interface, and may serve as a control node. For example, the MME 162 may be responsible for authenticating users of the WTRUs 102a, 102b, 102c, bearer activation / deactivation, and selecting a particular serving gateway during the initial attachment of the WTRUs 102a, 102b, 102c, and so forth. The MME 162 may also provide a control plane function for switching between the RAN 104 and other RANs (not shown) that employ other radio technologies such as GSM or WCDMA. The serving gateway 164 may be connected to each of the eNode-Bs 160a, 160b, and 160c in the RAN 104 via the S1 interface. Serving gateway 164 generally routes and forwards user data packets to / from WTRUs 102a, 102b, 102c. Serving gateway 164 provides user plane anchoring during inter-eNodeB handover, paging triggers when downlink data is available for WTRUs 102a, 102b, 102c, and context management and storage of WTRUs 102a, 102b, 102c. Other functions may be performed. Serving gateway 164 may be connected to PDN gateway 166, which provides WTRUs 102a, 102b, and 102c access to a packet-switched network such as the Internet 110 and is IP-enabled with WTRUs 102a, 102b, 102c. Connections between devices may be facilitated. The core network 106 may facilitate communication with other networks. For example, the core network 106 provides access to a circuit switched network such as the PSTN 108 to the WTRUs 102a, 102b, 102c to facilitate communication between the WTRUs 102a, 102b, and 102c and a conventional landline communication device. Good. For example, the core network 106 may include or communicate with an IP gateway (eg, an IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) server) that serves as an interface between the core network 106 and the PSTN 108. Additionally, the core network 106 may provide WTRUs 102a, 102b, 102c with access to a network 112 that may include other wired or wireless networks owned and / or operated by other service providers. FIG. 1E is a system diagram illustrating the RAN 104 and the core network 106 according to an embodiment. The RAN 104 may be an ASN (Access Service Network) that employs IEEE 802.16 radio technology to communicate with the WTRUs 102a, 102b, and 102c over the air interface 116. As discussed further below, communication links between WTRUs 102a, 102b, 102c, RAN 104, and different functional entities of core network 106 may be defined as reference points. As shown in FIG. 1E, the RAN 104 may include base stations 170a, 170b, 170c, and an ASN gateway 172, but the RAN 104 may include any number of base stations and ASN gateways consistent with embodiments. It should be understood that it may be included. Base stations 170a, 170b, and 170c may each be associated with a particular cell (not shown) in RAN 104, and base stations 170a, 170b, and 170c, respectively, on WTRUs 102a, 102b, and 102c on air interface 116, One or more transceivers may be included to communicate. In one embodiment, the base stations 170a, 170b, 170c may implement MIMO technology. Thus, for example, base station 170a may transmit radio signals to and receive radio signals from WTRU 102a using multiple antennas. Base stations 170a, 170b, 170c may provide mobility management functions such as handoff trigger, tunnel establishment, radio resource management, and traffic classification, quality of service (QoS) policy enforcement. The ASN gateway 172 may serve as a traffic aggregation point and may be responsible for paging, subscriber profile caching, routing to the core network 106, and the like. The air interface 116 between the WTRUs 102a, 102b, 102c and the RAN 104 may be defined as an R1 reference point that implements the IEEE 802.16 specification. In addition, each of the WTRUs 102a, 102b, and 102c may establish a logical interface (not shown) with the core network 106. The logical interface between the WTRUs 102a, 102b, 102c and the core network 106 may be defined as an R2 reference point that can be used for authentication, authorization, IP host configuration management, and / or mobility management. The communication link between each of base stations 170a, 170b, and 170c may be defined as an R8 reference point that includes a protocol that facilitates WTRU handover and transfer of data between base stations. The communication link between the base stations 170a, 170b, 170c and the ASN gateway 215 may be defined as the R6 reference point. The R6 reference point may include a protocol that facilitates mobility management based on mobility events associated with each of the WTRUs 102a, 102b, 100c. As shown in FIG. 1E, the RAN 104 may be connected to the core network 106. The communication link between the RAN 104 and the core network 106 may be defined as an R3 reference point that includes protocols that facilitate, for example, data transfer and mobility management capabilities. The core network 106 may include a mobile IP home agent (MIP-HA) 174, an authentication / authorization / accounting (AAA) server 176, and a gateway 178. Although each of the foregoing elements is shown as part of the core network 106, it should be understood that any one of these elements may be owned and / or operated by an entity other than the core network operator. . The MIP-HA 174 may be responsible for IP address management and may allow the WTRUs 102a, 102b, and 102c to roam between different ASNs and / or different core networks. The MIP-HA 174 may provide access to a packet switched network, such as the Internet 110, to the WTRUs 102a, 102b, 102c to facilitate communication between the WTRUs 102a, 102b, and 102c and the IP enabled device. AAA server 176 may be responsible for supporting user authentication and user services. The gateway 178 may facilitate interworking with other networks. For example, gateway 178 may provide WTRUs 102a, 102b, 102c with access to a circuit switched network such as PSTN 108 to facilitate communication between WTRUs 102a, 102b, and 102c and conventional landline communication devices. . Further, gateway 178 may provide WTRUs 102a, 102b, 102c with access to network 112, which may include other wired or wireless networks owned and / or operated by other service providers. Although not shown in FIG. 1E, it should be understood that the RAN 104 may be connected to other ASNs and the core network 106 may be connected to other core networks. A communication link between the RAN 104 and another ASN may be defined as an R4 reference point that may include a protocol that coordinates the mobility of the WTRUs 102a, 102b, 102c between the RAN 104 and the other ASN. A communication link between the core network 106 and another core network may be defined as an R5 standard that may include a protocol that facilitates interworking between the home core network and the visited core network. Mobile users may select from a wide range of technologies that access the network, such as GPRS, EDGE, 3G, and / or 4G for wide area access, and / or WiFi for local area access. Mobile hosts are becoming increasingly multi-homed (eg, connected via multiple access technologies and / or multiple access points) and may own multiple disparate interfaces. Internet content is increasingly distributed (eg, on the "cloud") as content delivery becomes increasingly complex (eg, to get accurate content from the correct location). In some exemplary embodiments, a multi-homed wireless device (eg, among other things, a mobile host, mobile device, netbook, and / or WTRU 102) is in content (eg, Internet-based content). It may be accessed or received (eg, accessed or received efficiently). In some exemplary embodiments, a multi-homed mobile host can transmit content or receive content (eg, receive content efficiently) (eg, wireless and wireless). A subset or all of (or wired) may be used (eg, fully available). Although the receiver is described as a wireless terminal in FIGS. 1A-1E, it is contemplated that in some exemplary embodiments such a terminal may use a wired communication interface with a communication network. ing. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an exemplary communication system 200 similar to the communication system of FIG. 1D that can collocate an L-GW with a home evolved NodeB (HeNB). With reference to FIG. 2, an exemplary communication system 200 may include, among other things, an evolved packet core (EPC) 210 (eg, a 3GPP evolved packet core), an IP backhaul 220, and / or a home network 230. The EPC 210 may include a PGW 212, an SGW 214, and an MME 216. The home network may include a local gateway LGW 232 and a home eNB 234. The security gateway (SeGW) may provide a security function and / or an authentication function between the EPC 210 and the home network 230, for example. The home router (HR) and / or network address translator (NAT) HR / NAT 250 may behave or operate as a router for packets traversing to or from the LGW 232 and / or HeNB 234. The HR / NAT 250 may, for example, hide the IP address space (eg, private IP address) of the home network behind a single IP address (or group of IP addresses) and LGW 232 And / or a network address table for routing to the private IP address of the HeNB 234 may be included. SeGW 260 may act or act as the first endpoint of tunnel 270 (eg, corresponding to the first IP address), as well as the home network (eg, HR / NAT 250 or other in home network 230). Device) may act or act as a second endpoint of tunnel 270 (eg, corresponding to a second IP address). The WTRU 102 may communicate with the HeNB 234 (eg, communicate wirelessly). The PGW 212 may be coupled (eg, connected) to the SGW 214 via the S5 interface, and the SGW 214 may be coupled (eg, connected) to the MME 216 via the S11 interface. The MME 216 of the EPC 210 may be coupled (eg, connected) to the HeNB 234 via the SeGW 260 and the HR / NAT 250 via the S1-mme interface. The SGW 214 of the EPC 210 may be coupled (eg, connected) to the HeNB 234 via the SeGW 260 and the HR / NAT 250 via the S1-U interface, and the SeGW 260 and the HR / NAT 250 via the S5 interface. May be coupled to (eg, connected to) LGW 232. In some exemplary embodiments, an access point (AP) (eg, inter alia HNB or HeNB) is selected for MRA and data travels (eg, traverses) through the selected AP. An MRA connection setup may be used. In some exemplary embodiments, the procedure has no radio resources to be activated and an AP (e.g., only that resource) to the SGW 214 and LGW 232 can be activated (e.g., only that resource). The context may be set up in HNB or HeNB). In some exemplary embodiments, a handover (HO) may be initiated in either direction based on the movement of the WTRU 102 between the MRA and the LIPA. For LIPA to MRA, after HO, radio resources (eg, radio resources only) may be released at the source AP (eg, HNB or HeNB), while resources at LGW 232 and SGW 214 are maintained. Also good. The data path for MRA may be modified to proceed (eg, traverse) through SGW 214. Representative examples of triggers that can be used to initiate this change include, among other things, (1) MRA / LIPA transitions based on whether the WTRU 102 is executing a signaling procedure or a procedure associated with user data. It may include idle mode mobility, which may have different processing, and / or (2) MRA access check. Access to the local IP network may be achieved through the use of an LGW that may have functionality similar to that of a PGW (or GGSN). Herein, HeNB is used to describe the AP, but other access point technologies such as HNB (UTRAN) may be used. The terms H (e) NB, HeNB, or HNB may be interchangeable throughout this specification and may define a home NodeB and / or a home eNodeB. The LGW 232 may be collocated with the HeNB 234 or with the HeNB 234. Since the LGW 232 may be collocated with the HeNB 234, the LIPA connection may be deactivated when the WTRU 102 moves out of the coverage of the HeNB 234 (in either idle mode or connected mode). For a WTRU 102 in a connected mode that is about to perform a handover (HO) to another cell, the HeNB 234 may first notify the LGW 232 about the HO and later deactivate the LIPA PDN connection. . After the LIPA PDN connection is deactivated (eg, only later), the WTRU 102 may be handed over to another cell. If during the HO, the MME 216 determines that the LIPA bearer / PDN connection is not deactivated, the MME 216 may reject the HO. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating another exemplary communication system 300 that includes multiple LGWs 332 each having a respective HeNB 334. FIG. 4 shows a WTRU 102 (eg, WTRU 102 is connected to the same L-GW) that travels along the mobile path and connects to (eg, accesses the system through) different HeNB 334. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a portion of the exemplary communication system of FIG. Referring to FIG. 3, a typical communication system 300 includes a plurality of packet data networks 310A and 310B, and a plurality of local HeNBs connected to the plurality of packet data networks 310A and 310B via interfaces. Networks 320A and 320B may be included. Local HeNB network 320A may include LGW 332A and one or more HeNBs 334A, 334B, and 334C coupled to (eg, connected to) LGW 332A. Local HeNB network 320B may include LGW 332B and one or more HeNBs 334D and 334E coupled (eg, connected) to LGW 332B. Referring to FIG. 4, the WTRU 102 may move between the HeNBs 334A, 334B, and 334C along the movement path indicated by the arrows. To allow continuity of the LIPA PDN connection 350 when the WTRU 102 moves between HeNBs 334A, 334B, and 334C of the local HeNB network 320A, the LGW 332A may be remote from the HeNBs 334A, 334B, and 334C. Or may be separate. Multiple HeNBs may be connected to the same LGW so that a WTRU 102 having a LIPA PDN connection 350 moves across these HeNBs (referred to as HeNB subsystems) 334 while maintaining that LIPA PDN connection 350 May be. If the WTRU 102 moves completely out of the HeNB subsystem 334 (eg, moves out of the coverage of all HeNBs 334A, 334B, and 334C connected to the LGW 332A), the WTRU's PDN connection 350 to LIPA is non- It may be activated. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating Selected IP Traffic Offload (SIPTO) using a representative communication system 500. With reference to FIG. 5, an exemplary communication system 500 may include a core network (CN) 510 and a radio access network (RAN) 520. CN 510 may include MME 512 and PGW 514. The RAN 520 may include an AP 522 (eg, eNB or other AP). SGW 530 and local PGW (L-PGW) 540 may be located at RAN 520 (eg, operable locally at RAN 520 or in front of CN 510). The WTRU 102 may communicate with the AP 522. The PGW 514 may be coupled (eg, connected) to the SGW 530 via the S5 interface, and the MME 512 may be coupled (eg, connected) to the SGW 530 via the S11 interface. SGW 530 may be coupled (eg, connected) to AP 522 via the S1-U interface, and may be coupled (eg, connected) to L-PGW 540 via the S5 interface. The selected IP traffic offload (SIPTO) is generally such that the physical location or IP topological location of the WTRU preferably selects a PGW (eg, L-PGW 540) that is different from the CN 510's PGW 514. Refers to offloading where the network operator selects the PGW to offload traffic to the Internet. SIPTO may be achieved on top of RAN 520 (eg, or external to it), regardless of whether WTRU 102's wireless connection is obtained via AP 522 (eg, eNB, HeNB, or any other AP). Good. The selection of another PGW may not be notified to the WTRU 102 and offloading the WTRU 102's traffic to the L-PGW 540 may degrade the user's service experience. Two traffic streams, a SIPTO traffic stream 560 that may be routed through the SGW 530 to the L-PGW 540, and a CN traffic stream 570 that may be routed through the SGW 530 to the PGW 514 at the CN 510 are shown in FIG. The eNB 522 may be a HeNB configured to perform SIPTO in the user's home network of the WTRU 102, and traffic may be offloaded locally to the user's home network. The home network may be an IP network connected to other devices such as printers, televisions, and / or personal computers, among others. SIPTO may include, among other things, single or multiple packet data network (PDN) connections and / or deployment behind network address translation (NAT). For traffic going through the mobile operator's core network, the SGW 530 user plane functionality may be located in the CN 510. Mobility management signaling between the WTRU 102 and the network may be processed at the CN 510. Session management signaling such as bearer setup for SIPTO traffic and traffic via CN 510 may terminate at CN 510. WTRU offload point reselection for SIPTO traffic that is geographically or topologically close to WTRU 102 may occur during an idle mode mobility procedure. The exemplary system 500 may include an L-PGW 540 that is close to the point of attachment of the WTRU to the RAN 520. L-PGW 540 may offload IP traffic 560 based on some policy or configuration, eg, based on, among other things, IP address destination and / or requested service (eg, video service and / or streaming service), among others. May be executed. IP traffic 560 may go through L-PGW 540 instead of operator's CN 510 (eg, via SGW 530 and PGW 514 or via SGSN and GGSN (not shown)). L-PGW 540 may have some functionality of PDW / GGSN. For example, the L-PGW 540 may (1) IP address assignment, (2) direct tunneling with the RAN 520 in connected mode, (3) policy-based packet filtering per WTRU, and / or (4) rate policing / shaping, etc. May include functionality. A PDN connection (eg, a suitable PDN connection) may be used to perform SIPTO and / or LIPA transfers to the LN or intranet. The WTRU 102 may set the access point name (APN) to a particular value when requesting a PDN connection or requesting establishment of a packet data protocol (PDP) context. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an exemplary communication system 600 configured for user data offload to the Internet via an LGW that may be connected to a HeNB subsystem. As shown in FIG. 6, the exemplary communication system 600 may include a mobile operator network 610, an enterprise network 620, and an LTE macro network 630. Mobile operator network 610 may include MME 612, PGW 614, and SGW 616. Enterprise network 620 may include LGW 622, HeNB subsystem 624 (eg, including multiple HeNBs 624A, 624B, and 624C). The LTE macro network 630 may include one or more eNBs 632, for example. The PGW 614 may be coupled (eg, connected) to the SGW 616 via an S5 interface, and the SGW 616 may be connected to an enterprise network 620 and / or an LTE macro network 630 AP (eg, among others) via an S1-U interface. HeNBs 624A, 624B, and 624C and / or eNB 632) may be coupled (eg, connected). MME 612 may be coupled (eg, connected to) AP (eg, among other things, HeNB 624A, 624B, 624C, and / or eNB 632) of enterprise network 620 and / or LTE macro network 630 via an S1-MME interface. ). LGW 622 may be coupled (eg, connected) to HeNBs 624A, 624B, 624C of HeNB subsystem 624 via other interfaces. The WTRU 102 may communicate with one of the HeNBs 624B of the HeNB subsystem 624, among others: (1) movement of the WTRU 102, (2) signal strength of communication with the HeNBs 624B and 624C, (3) loading of the HeNB 624B, ( 4) may be handed over to HeNB 624C of HeNB subsystem 624 based on one or more criteria including WTRU 102 and / or HeNB 624B and 624C capabilities and / or (5) services required by WTRU 102. Offloading user data to the Internet may be provided via an LGW 622 coupled or connected to the HeNB subsystem 624. In this exemplary system 600 (eg, architecture), a local IP network (LIPA) and / or SIPTO may be used (eg, LGW 622 is used) to access LIPA and through the same LGW 622. It is also possible to offload WTRU data to the Internet. This system / architecture may enable both LIPA mobility and SIPTO service continuity. In some exemplary embodiments, a PDN connection via HeNB 624B of HeNB subsystem 624 may be established to perform a LIPA transfer between WTRU 102 and the Internet. If a handover to the HeNB occurs to another HeNB 624C of the HeNB subsystem 624, the PDN connection is moved, forwarded and / or re-established at the HeNB 624C to continue / re-establish the PDN connection. May be. <Stand-alone logic LGW> FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an exemplary standalone LGW architecture 700 of the HeNB subsystem that allows the HeNB 710 to interface with the HeNBGW 720 via the S1-U interface. Referring to FIG. 7, an exemplary standalone LGW architecture 700 includes one or more HeNBs 710 (collectively HeNB subsystems, not shown), HeNB gateway 720, LGW 730, SGW 740, MME 750, SeGW 760, and / or WTRU 102. May be included. LGW 730 is coupled (1) to a packet data network (PDN) or the Internet via an SGi interface, (2) to one or more HeNBs 710 via an Sxx interface, and / or (3) coupled to an SGW 740 via an S5 interface. (E.g., connected). The SGW 740 may be coupled (1) to the LGW via the S5 interface, (2) to one or more HeNBs 710 via the S1U interface, and / or (3) to the MME 750 via the S11 interface (eg, Connected). The MME 750 may be coupled (eg, connected) to (1) the SGW 740 via the S11 interface and / or (2) one or more HeNBs 710 via the S1-MME interface. One or more HeNBs 710 may: (1) LGW 730 via Sxx interface, (2) SGW 740 via S1-U interface, (3) WTRU 102 via Uu interface, and / or (4) S1 It may be coupled (eg, connected) to the MME 750 via the MME interface. Each HeNB 710 of the HeNB subsystem may be coupled (eg, connected) to other HeNBs 710 of the HeNB subsystem via the X2 interface. In some exemplary embodiments, the HeNB gateway 720 may: (1) the S1-MME interface pathway between the MME 750 and the HeNB 710; and / or (2) the S1-U interface between the SGW 740 and the HeNB 710. May be included in the pathway. In some exemplary embodiments, SeGW 760 may: (1) S5 interface pathway between LGW 730 and SGW 740, (2) S1-U interface pathway between SGW 740 and HeNB 710, and / or ( 3) It may be included in the S1-MME interface pathway between the MME 750 and the HeNB 710. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating another exemplary stand-alone LGW architecture 800 for the HNB subsystem, where the HNB can interface with the HNB GW via an Iuh interface for an evolved packet system (EPS). Referring to FIG. 8, an exemplary architecture 800 includes one or more home NodeB (HNB) 810 (collectively HNB subsystem, not shown), HNB gateway 820, LGW 830, SGW 840, S4-SGSN 850, SeGW 860, And / or WTRU 102 may be included. The LGW 830 may be coupled (1) to a PDN or the Internet via an SGi interface, (2) to one or more HNBs 810 via an Sxx interface, and / or (3) to an SGW 840 via an S5 interface. (For example, connected). The SGW 840 may be coupled (1) to the LGW 830 via the S5 interface, (2) to the HNB GW 820 via the Iu-UP interface, and / or (3) to the S4 SGSN 850 via the S4 interface (eg, Connected). The S4-SGSN 850 may be coupled (eg, connected) to (1) the SGW 840 via the S4 interface and / or (2) the HNB GW 820 via the Iu-CP interface. One or more HNBs 810 may be coupled (1) to the LGW 830 via the Sxx interface, (2) to the HNB GW 820 via the Iuh interface, and / or (3) to the WTRU 102 via the Uu interface ( For example, connected). Each HNB 810 of the HNB subsystem may be coupled (eg, connected) to other HNBs 810 of the HNB subsystem via the Iurh interface. The HNB GW 820 may be coupled to (1) the HNB 810 via the Iuh interface, (2) the SGW 840 via the Iu-UP interface, and / or (3) the S4-SGSN 850 via the Iu-CP interface. Good (eg connected). In some exemplary embodiments, SeGW 860 is included in (1) the S5 interface pathway between LGW 830 and SGW 840 and / or (2) the Iuh interface pathway between HNB GW 820 and HNB 810. May be. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a further exemplary standalone LGW architecture 900 for the HNB subsystem, in which the HNB 910 can interface with the HNB GW 920 via an Iuh interface for Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS). With reference to FIG. 9, an exemplary architecture 900 includes one or more home NodeB (HNB) 910 (collectively HNB subsystem, not shown), HNB gateway 920, LGW 930, SGSN 950, SeGW 960, and / or WTRU 102. May be included. The LGW 930 may be coupled (1) to a PDN or the Internet via a Gi interface, (2) to one or more HNBs 910 via an Sxx interface, and / or (3) to an SGSN 950 via a Gn interface. (For example, connected). SGSN 950 may be coupled (eg, connected) to (1) LGW 930 via a Gn interface and / or (2) HNB GW 920 via an Iu interface. One or more HNBs 910 may be coupled to (1) the LGW 930 via the Sxx interface, (2) the HNB GW 920 via the Iuh interface, and / or (3) the WTRU 102 via the Uu interface ( For example, connected). Each HNB 910 in the HNB subsystem may be coupled (eg, connected) to other HNBs 910 in the HNB subsystem via the Iurh interface. The HNB GW 920 may be coupled (eg, connected) to (1) the HNB 910 via the Iuh interface and / or (2) the SGSN 950 via the Iu interface. In some exemplary embodiments, SeGW 960 is included in (1) the Gn interface pathway between LGW 930 and SGSN 950 and / or (2) the Iuh interface pathway between HNB GW 920 and HNB 910. May be. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an additional exemplary standalone LGW architecture 1000 for the HeNB subsystem where the HeNB 1010 can interface with the HeNB GW 1020 via the S1-U interface and the LGW 1030 is on the S1 path. . Referring to FIG. 10, an exemplary architecture 1000 includes one or more HeNBs 1010 (collectively HeNB subsystems, not shown), HeNB gateway 1020, LGW 1030, SGW 1040, MME 1050, SeGW 1060, and / or WTRU 102. But you can. The LGW 1030 (1) to the PDN or the Internet via the SGi interface, (2) to one or more HeNBs 1010 via the S1-U interface and / or S1-MME interface, (3) via the S1-MME interface It may be coupled (eg, connected) to the MME 1050, (4) to the SGW 1040 via the S1-U interface, and / or (5) to the SGW 740 via the S5 interface. For example, the LGW 1030 may be placed in the path of the S1-U interface and / or the S1-MME interface. The SGW 1040 is (1) coupled to the LGW 1030 via the S5 interface, (2) coupled to one or more HeNBs 1010 via the S1-U interface via the LGW 1030, and / or (3) coupled to the MME 1050 via the S11 interface. It may be (eg, connected). The MME 1050 may be coupled (eg, connected) to (1) the SGW 1040 via the S11 interface and / or (2) one or more HeNBs 1010 via the S1-MME interface through the LGW 1030. The one or more HeNBs 1010 may be (1) via the SGW 1030 via the S1-U interface to the SGW 1040, (2) via the LGW 1030 via the S1-MME interface to the MME 1050, and / or (3) via the Uu interface. (Eg, connected). Each HeNB 1010 of the HeNB subsystem may be coupled (eg, connected) to other HeNBs 1010 of the HeNB subsystem via the X2 interface. In some exemplary embodiments, the HeNB GW 1020 may: (1) the S1-MME interface pathway between the MME 1050 and the LGW 1030; and / or (2) the S1-U interface between the SGW 1040 and the LGW 1030. It may be included in the pathway. In some exemplary embodiments, the SeGW 1060 may: (1) the S5 interface pathway between the LGW 1030 and the SGW 1040, (2) the S1-U interface pathway between the SGW 1040 and the LGW 1030, and / or ( 3) It may be included in the S1-MME interface pathway between MME 1050 and LGW 1030. FIG. 11 shows a representative standalone LGW architecture 1100 for an HNB subsystem where the HNB 1110 can interface with the HNB GW 1120 via an Iuh interface to an evolved packet system (EPS) and the LGW 1130 is on the Iuh path. FIG. Referring to FIG. 11, an exemplary architecture 1100 includes one or more home NodeB (HNB) 1110 (collectively HNB subsystem, not shown), HNB gateway 1120, LGW 1130, SGW 1140, S4-SGSN 1150, SeGW 1160, And / or WTRU 102 may be included. LGW 1130 may (1) PDN or the Internet via SGi interface, (2) one or more HNBs 1110 via Iuh interface, (3) HNB GW 1120 via Iuh interface, and / or (4) It may be coupled (eg, connected) to SGW 1140 via the S5 interface. For example, the LGW 1130 may be arranged in the path of the Iuh interface. The SGW 1140 may be coupled (1) to the LGW 1130 via the S5 interface, (2) to the HNB GW 1120 via the Iu-UP interface, and / or (3) to the S4-SGSN 1150 via the S4 interface ( For example, connected). The S4-SGSN 1150 may be coupled (eg, connected) to (1) the SGW 1140 via the S4 interface and / or (2) the HNB GW 1120 via the Iu-UP interface. One or more HNBs 1110 may be coupled (eg, connected) to (1) the HNB GW 1120 via the Iuh interface through the LGW 1130 and / or (2) the WTRU 102 via the Uu interface. Each HNB 1110 in the HNB subsystem may be coupled (eg, connected) to other HNBs 1110 in the HNB subsystem via an Iurh interface. In some exemplary embodiments, SeGW 1160 is included in (1) the S5 interface pathway between LGW 1130 and SGW 1140, and / or (2) the Iuh interface pathway between HNB GW 1120 and LGW 1130. May be. FIG. 12 shows a representative standalone LGW architecture 1200 for an HNB subsystem where the HNB 1210 can interface with the HNB GW 1220 via an Iuh interface for Universal Mobile Telecommunication System (UMTS) and the LGW 1230 is on the Iuh path. FIG. Referring to FIG. 12, architecture 1200 may include one or more home NodeB (HNB) 1210 (collectively HNB subsystem, not shown), HNB gateway 1220, LGW 1230, SGSN 1250, SeGW 1260, and / or WTRU 102. Good. The LGW 1230 can be (1) PDN or the Internet via a Gi interface, (2) one or more HNBs 1210 via an Iuh interface, (3) an HNB GW 1220 via an Iuh interface, and / or (4) It may be coupled (eg, connected) to SGSN 1250 via a Gn interface. For example, the LGW 1230 may be placed in the path of the Iuh interface. SGSN 1250 may be coupled (eg, connected) to (1) LGW 1230 via a Gn interface and / or (2) HNB GW 1220 via an Iuh interface. One or more HNBs 1210 may be coupled (eg, connected) to (1) HNB GW 1220 via an Iuh interface and / or (2) WTRU 102 via a Uu interface. Each HNB 1210 in the HNB subsystem may be coupled (eg, connected) to other HNBs 1210 in the HNB subsystem via the Iurh interface. The HNB GW 1220 may be coupled (eg, connected) to (1) the SGSN 1250 via an Iu interface and / or (2) the LGW 1230 via an Iuh interface. In some exemplary embodiments, the SeGW 1260 is included in (1) the Gn interface pathway between the LGW 1230 and the SGSN 1250 and / or (2) the Iuh interface pathway between the HNB GW 1220 and the LGW 1230. May be. Managed remote access (MRA) or remote LIPA (RIPA) generally refers to the continuity of a data session as a user moves between a local network / coverage and a macro network / coverage). For example, a user can connect to the LN via macro coverage (eg, a HeNB that is not part of a macro cell or LN). FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a handover procedure including a transition between a LIPA session and an MRA session using an eNB in a macro network. With reference to FIG. 13, an exemplary communication system 1300 may include a mobile operator core network 1310, an enterprise network (or LN) 1320, and / or a macro network 1330. Mobile operator core network 1310 may include one or more network entities 1312. The macro network 1330 may include one or more second APs (eg, one or more eNBs) 1332. The enterprise network or LN 1320 may include one or more APs 1322 (eg, HNB, HeNB, HeNB subsystem, and / or HNB subsystem, among others). The WTRU 102 may be located in the coverage area of the LN 1320 and a connection may be provided via one or more APs 1322 in the LN 1320. LN 1320 may be configured for user data offload to the Internet or LN 1320 (eg, a local IP network via LN 1320). One or more APs 1322 of the LN 1320 may provide coverage to the WTRU 102 (eg, a LIPA session at the LN 1320, eg, to connect to the video server 1324, to the WTRU 102). Although video server 1324 is shown at LN 1320, it is contemplated that the connection may be to any type of server or other network resource internal or external to LN 1320. In some exemplary embodiments, the WTRU 102 includes, among other things, (1) WTRU 102 movement, (2) signal strength of communication with the APs 1322 and 1332, (3) loading of the APs 1322 and 1332, (4) WTRUs 102, AP1322 And / or may communicate with the AP 1322 of the LN 1320 based on one or more criteria including (5) the speed of the WTRU 102 and / or (5) the service requested by the WTRU 102 It may be handed over to the second AP 1332 of the network 1330. When a user (eg, WTRU 102) moves into the coverage area of macro network 1330, the LIPA session may be continued as an MRA session. In general, a session is referred to as an MRA session when the actual cell (macro or HeNB) is not connected to the LN 1320. For example, a WTRU 102 with a LIPA session may move to an eNB 1332 that is not part of the LN 1320, and the LIPA session may be continued as an MRA at the target eNB. In some exemplary embodiments, the WTRU 102 may communicate with a second AP 1332 of the macro network 1330 and may be handed over to the AP 1332 of the macro network 1330, eg, based on the criteria indicated above. Good. When a user (eg, WTRU 102) moves into the coverage area of LN 1320, the MRA session may be continued as a LIPA session. In some exemplary embodiments, the WTRU 102 may have an MRA session using an eNB 1332 that is not connected to the LN 1320, but the user moves into the coverage area of the LN 1320 and hands off to the AP 1322 of the LN 1320. Sometimes the MRA session may be continued as a LIPA session. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a handover procedure including a transition between a LIPA session and an MRA session using HeNB or HNB in another LN. Referring to FIG. 14, an exemplary communication system 1400 may include a mobile operator core network 1410, an enterprise network (or LN) 1420, and / or another LN 1430. Mobile operator core network 1410 may include one or more network entities 1412. An enterprise network or LN 1420 may include one or more APs 1422 (eg, HNB, HeNB, HeNB subsystem, and / or HNB subsystem, among others). The WTRU 102 may be located within the coverage area of the LN 1420 and may be provided with connectivity via one or more APs 1422 at the LN 1420. LN 1420 may be configured for user data offload to the Internet or LN 1420 (eg, a local IP network via LN 1420). One or more APs 1422 of the LN 1420 provide coverage to the WTRU 102 (eg, a LIPA session for the WTRU 102 to connect to a personal computer or another network resource 1424, eg, at the LN 1420 or outside the LN 1420 over the Internet). May be. Other LNs 1430 may include one or more second APs (eg, one or more HeNBs or HNBs) 1432. In some exemplary embodiments, the WTRU 102 may communicate with an AP 1422 of an LN 1420 and a second AP of another LN 1430 based on, for example, one or more criteria shown herein. You may hand over to 1432. When a user (eg, WTRU 102) moves into the coverage area of another LN 1430, the LIPA session may be continued as an MRA session. For example, a WTRU 102 having a LIPA session may move to the coverage area of a HeNB 1432 of another LN 1430 that is not part of the LN 1420, and the LIPA session may be continued as an MRA at the target HeNB or HNB 1432. In some exemplary embodiments, the WTRU 102 may communicate with a second AP 1432 of another LN 1430 and may be handed over to the AP 1422 of the LN 1420, eg, based on the criteria set forth herein. Good. When a user (eg, WTRU 102) moves into the coverage area of LN 1420, the MRA session may be continued as a LIPA session. In some exemplary embodiments, the WTRU 102 may have an MRA session at the HeNB or HNB 1432 that does not connect to the LN 1420, but the user moves into the coverage area of the LN 1420 and hands off to the AP 1422 of the LN 1420. Sometimes the MRA session may be continued as a LIPA session. The examples described above relate to LIPA, but these may also apply to SIPTO. For example, SIPTO @ LN can occur as an MRA within LN or via macro coverage that is not part of local coverage (or via another LN using HeNB or HNB) . In some exemplary embodiments, when the WTRU remains in the LN and connects to the LN's AP (eg, the WTRU has a LIPA session from a specific closed subscriber group (CSG)). / When not authorized to have service (eg due to subscriber information), a continuity procedure may be used. FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a typical data path for the downlink. With reference to FIG. 15, an exemplary communication system 1500 may include operator resources 1510, LN resources 1520, and / or other network resources 1530. Operator resources 1510 may include, for example, SGW 1512 and / or MME / SGSN 1514. SGW 1512 and MME / SGSN 1514 may each be part of the core network, or SGW 1512 may be located outside the core network. LN resource 1520 may include one or more APs (eg, one or more HeNBs or HNBs). Other LN resources 1530 may include one or more second APs (eg, one or more eNBs). The data path (represented by arrows) for the MRA session may traverse (eg, go through) the HeNB or HNB 1522. In the downlink, the data path is from LGW 1540 to HeNB or HNB 1522, from HeNB or HNB 1522 to network entity or operator resource 1510 (which may be SGW 1512), and from operator resource 1510 (eg, SGW 1512) to the serving cell and Traverse to WTRU 102 (eg, proceed). The data path may be reversed on the uplink. A radio access network (RAN) generally refers to a network having radio access points such as, among others, eNBs, HeNBs, NBs, and / or HNBs. A core network (CN) generally refers to different types of networks including, for example, MME, SGSN, MSC / VLR, and / or SGW, among others. The WTRU 102 may transition to connected mode (eg, using radio resource control (RRC)) and execute the procedure at the CN. When the WTRU 102 sends a NAS message received at the CN, the WTRU 102 may establish a NAS signaling connection. For example, in LTE, a WTRU 102 registered in idle mode (eg, RRC and NAS may be idle) may initiate a NAS service request procedure to transition from idle mode to connected mode. After establishing an RRC connection with the eNB 1532, the WTRU 102 is included (eg, piggybacked) with an RRC Connection Setup Complete message (eg, an RRC message that may include establishing an RRC connection). ) A NAS service request message may be sent. The eNB 1532 may send a NAS message to the CN over the S1 interface using an initial WTRU message. The eNB 1532 may include in the message an identifier that may be used by the MME / SGSN 1514 for communicating with eNB 1532 information (eg, any information) that may be related to the connection. The identifier may be a reference point for a particular WTRU 102 (eg, for any information that may be transmitted with a reference to this identifier). The eNB 1532 may map this information to the particular WTRU 102 being served. The identifier may be referred to as an eNB WTRU S1AP ID. The contents of the initial WTRU message sent by the eNB 1532 to transfer the initial layer 3 message to the MME / SGSN 1514 over the S1 interface are shown in Table 1 below. A typical response from the CN may be an Initial Context Setup Request message that can be used to notify the eNB 1532 to set up a context for each WTRU 102. The message may include an identifier assigned by MME 1514 that eNB 1532 can use when eNB 1532 wishes to communicate information about a particular WTRU 102 (eg, with MME / SGSN 1514). The identifier may be referred to as the MME WTRU S1AP ID and may be included in the initial context setup request (ICSR). The ICSR message may be sent by MME / SGSN 1514 to request WTRU 102 context setup and may include the contents shown in Table 2 below (eg, the first sent to MME / SGSN 1514). ENB WTRU S1AP ID, which may be provided by eNB 1532 in one message). For each WTRU 102, in order to set up a context at eNB 1532, eNB 1532 may send a first uplink (UL) NAS message to CN, from which the CN (eg, MME / SGSN 1514) Context setup requests may be triggered. H (e) NB generally refers to HeNB, HNB, and / or CSG, among others. There may be no context setup request originating from the CN without triggering such as receiving an initial NAS message from the eNB. FIG. 16 is a drawing illustrating an exemplary service request procedure 1600 that can lead to context setup at an eNB 1532 for a particular WTRU 102. Referring to FIG. 16, at 1610, a NAS service request message may be sent from the WTRU 102 to the eNB 1532. At 1620, a NAS service request message may be sent from the eNB 1532 to the MME / SGSN 1514 or may be forwarded. At 1630, the MME / SGSN 1514 may authenticate the WTRU 102 using, for example, a home subscriber server (HSS) 1602. At 1640, an S1-AP initial context setup request message may be sent from the MME / SGSN 1514 to the eNB 1532. The initial context setup request message includes, among other things, (1) an E-RAB to be set up (eg, an E-RAB that can identify a radio bearer to be set up by the eNB) and / or each bearer. QoS parameters that can be associated, (2) WTRU security capabilities and / or security keys that can be used by eNB 1532 to establish secure communication with WTRU 102 over the air interface, and / or (3) other information. Any of the parameters of elements may be included. At 1650, eNB 1532 may initiate radio bearer establishment (RBE) with WTRU 102. The RBE may include information such as bearer reference and QoS parameters. At 1660, uplink data may be provided by the WTRU 102 to the eNB 1532, SGW 1512, and / or PGW 1604, for example, to synchronize the uplink data between the WTRU 102, eNB 1532, SGW 1512, and / or PGW 1604. After the uplink data is received, an initial context setup complete message may be sent by the eNB 1532 to the MME / SGSN 1514 at 1670. At 1675, a Modify Bearer Request message may be sent from the MME / SGSN 1514 to the SGW 1512, and at 1680, the modify bearer request message may be sent (or forwarded) from the SGW 1512 to the PGW 1604. May be) In some exemplary embodiments, at 1685, an Internet Protocol Connectivity Access Network (IP-CAN) session initiated by a Policy and Charging Enforcement Function (PCEF) session. A modification message (Session Modification message) may be transmitted between the PGW 1604 and a policy and charging rules function (PCRF) 1606. At 1690, a Modify Bearer Response may be sent from the PGW 1604 to the SGW 1512, and at 1695, a modify bearer response message may be sent (or forwarded) from the SGW 1512 to the MME / SGSN 1514. ). In some exemplary embodiments, RRC integrity protection may be provided on the radio interface, and the eNB 1532 may configure the security procedure (security mode command) with the WTRU 102 before further RRC signaling. ) Or user data may be exchanged. In some exemplary embodiments, a procedure may be used to set up a connection between LGW 1540 and HNB / HeNB 1522 where the data path is through HNB 1522 that is part of LN 1520, And / or the same or different procedures may be used to set up a connection between HNB / HeNB 1522 and SGW 1512. Usually, the context may be set up at the RAN node when a particular node forwards the initial NAS message to the CN. In some exemplary embodiments, for MRA procedures, a context may be set up at the HNB / HeNB 1522 that is not serving the WTRU 102 from a wireless perspective (eg, as an access point). The HNB / HeNB 1522 may not be an entity that sends an initial NAS message to the CN and sets up the context at the HNB / HeNB 1522. In some exemplary embodiments, another cell (eg, another cell's eNB) may send an initial NAS message and may be part of the MRA data path and / or eNB 1532 and / or Context setup may be triggered at the HNB / HeNB 1522. The HNB / HeNB 1522 may not service the WTRU 102 from a radio perspective, and the HNB / HeNB 1522 is set up to receive and respond to an initial context setup request message for the WTRU 102 not served by the HNB / HeNB 1522. May be. The HNB / HeNB 1522 may be provided with an identifier (eg, eNB WTRU S1AP ID) to be used by the MME / SGSN 1514. The HNB / HeNB 1522 may use security parameters and may interpret E-RABs that will be set up for WTRUs 102 that are not served at the radio level. In MRA mode, the HNB / HeNB 1522 may not forward data to the WTRU 102 (eg, may not forward directly), and the HNB / HeNB 1522 may send data to entities or resources in the CN. And an indication (eg, MRA indicator) may be used to notify HNB / HeNB 1522 about its MRA procedure / behavior. The MRA indicator is used by the HNB / HeNB 1522 (and / or LGW 1540) to provide differentiated treatment, such as, among others, differentiated packet forwarding path and / or differentiated QoS As such, the MRA bearer / session may be differentiated from other bearers / sessions (eg, LIPA bearer / session, SIPTO bearer / session, and / or other bearer / session). Typically, the SGW 1512 has (eg, only has) one active S1 connection to each WTRU 102. If the MRA data path has to traverse (eg, traverse) HNB / HeNB 1522 and SGW 1512 for downlink traffic, then SGW 1512 may have multiple S1 connections activated simultaneously for each WTRU 102. The procedure or behavior in may be changed or modified. A local home network (LHN) may include multiple HNBs and / or HeNBs 1522 and multiple LGWs 1540. During MRA call establishment, a determination may be made as to whether any particular HNB and / or HeNB 1522 and LGW 1540 are used as entry points to the accessed LN. Timing between MRA session establishment and selection may be established as shown below. When the network supports an enhanced mobility procedure and there is an active MRA connection, the MRA service may be charged differently than the LIPA service. If the service starts as a LIPA service and deploys to an MRA service, the information may be CN so that the service is charged accordingly. During CN mobility, a transition from LIPA to MRA or from MRA to LIPA may be detected via a trigger, which may be reported to the CN. In a typical handover (HO) procedure, after the HO is completed, the source cell may release resources (eg, all resources) that are used for each WTRU 102. Resources may include radio resources and / or S1 resources. In LIPA to MRA HO (LIPA to MRA HO), if the source HNB / HeNB 522 remains in the data path for MRA, the current resource release procedure will remove the resources established for LIPA (eg, all of the resources). Since it may clear, it may not be used. For MRA, the HNB / HeNB 1522 may forward the data to the SGW 1512 such that the procedure is used to indicate the MRA to the HNB / HeNB 1522 in the data path. Other procedures (eg, with similar methods / behavior) may be used for HNB / HeNB and LGW interfaces. The SGW 1512 may have one or more S1 connections for each WTRU 102 and the MRA functionality is enhanced to indicate to the SGW 1512 the ability of the WTRU to use multiple S1 connections for each WTRU 102. Procedure may be used. In some exemplary embodiments, the MRA data path may be fixed (eg, always fixed). In some exemplary embodiments, the MRA data path may be dynamic (eg, changed based on a condition or trigger event). In some exemplary embodiments, the downlink and uplink paths may follow the same line or path, but may be reversed in direction. In some exemplary embodiments, the downlink path and uplink path may be different. In some exemplary embodiments, the MRA procedure may enable idle mode mobility when either a LIPA session or an MRA session is active for the respective WTRU 102. For example, such a procedure may address problems that may otherwise arise. The first problem is that the NAS EPS bearer (eg, PDN connection and associated bearer) remains active on the WTRU 102 (and CN) even when radio or CN resources are not used. It may include a WTRU 102 that may be in idle mode. For example, an idle mode WTRU 102 having a LIPA PDN connection may maintain a LIPA PDN connection and associated bearer that satisfies a condition for deactivating the PDN connection and / or LIPA bearer. As an example, when MME / SGSN 1514 informs that WTRU 102 has moved out of the HeNB or HNB (eg, the coverage area of HNB and / or HeNB 1522) where the LIPA session was activated, The established PDN connection may be deactivated. In an MRA procedure, WTRU mobility in idle mode may not cause PDN deactivation when the CN notifies that the WTRU has moved out of the LN (eg, mobility out). When the WTRU 102 moves out of the LN (while in idle mode or connected mode), the WTRU 102 is allowed (and / or configured to have) an MRA (eg, an MRA session). In some cases, the MME / SGSN 1514 may not deactivate the LIPA PDN connection, and may resume the PDN connection as an MRA session. In some exemplary embodiments, a WTRU 102 that goes from idle mode to connected mode (eg, transitions) may enable signaling (eg, periodic updates) and / or to establish a user plane. You may do it. In some representative embodiments, when the WTRU 102 moves while in idle mode and sends a NAS message (eg, either for signaling or for sending user data, among others). In addition, a CN procedure may be implemented for LIPA PDN connections. Second, the WTRU 102 is allowed to have an MRA from its current cell, the WTRU 102 is only performing signaling (eg, periodic tracking area update (TAU)), and the user plane MME / SGSN 1514 may take any action to change a LIPA session (eg, an existing LIPA session) to an MRA session, or may not take any action when not using . Third, if the WTRU 102 is signaling (eg, TAU) when the WTRU 102 is not allowed to have an MRA, the MME / SGSN 1514 may identify the HNB and NBRU that the WTRU 102 may provide LIPA. Deactivate the LIPA PDN connection even if the WTRU 102 does not have a LIPA or MRA from its current location as it may return to the HeNB 1522 (eg, the coverage area of the HNB and / or the HeNB 1522) There are things that do not. Although exemplary embodiments are discussed using representative examples, representative procedures may apply to any LTE system and / or 3G / GERAN system. <MRA connection setup: HNB selection and resource setup> The WTRU 102 is in a cell where LIPA is not allowed (eg, a macro cell or HNB cell that is not part of the LN, or a CSG cell that is part of the LN but is not allowed LIPA due to subscription). Also good. Some representative embodiments may apply to either a PDN connection procedure or a part of an attach procedure that may be standalone. In some exemplary embodiments, the selection of the HNB / HeNB 1522 for MRA session setup, the procedure used to set up the MRA context at the HNB / HeNB 1522, and the affected nodes, eg, HNB / HeNB 1522, LGW 1540, Signaling procedures used to set up resources between and / or SGW 1512 may be provided. For example, when MME / SGSN 1514 receives a PDN connection request for MRA, MME / SGSN 1514 may have multiple user plane tunnels (eg, three extra user plane tunnels, eg, (1) in SGW 1512 and LHN. (2) between SGW 1512 and LGW 1540 and (3) between LGW 1540 and HNB / HeNB 1522 in LHN) may be set up with HNB / HeNB 1522. In some exemplary embodiments, establishment of an S1-U tunnel between the HNB / HeNB 1522 and the SGW 1512 may be performed by either the HeNB 1522 or the SGW 1512 in the LHN. The MME 1514 may send the CSR to the SGW 1512 in a create session request (CSR) message. The CSR message may include an address of HeNB 1522 and / or an address of LGW 1540 that may be used to establish a tunnel between HeNB 1522 and LGW 1540. The MME 1514 may inform the HeNB 1522 via any S1AP message (used for the S1-MME interface) that an S1-U tunnel can be created for the MRA PDN connection, thereby Is forwarded to the SGW (and may be achieved, for example, by the MME 1514 sending an indication to the HeNB 1522 while setting up the S1-U tunnel. S1-AP message (e.g., context setup request) or a new S1-AP message for MRA activation). When the HeNB 1522 receives a packet from the LGW 1540, the HeNB 1522 uses the indication (or based on this indication that may be stored at the HeNB as part of the WTRU context) to the SGW 1512. May be transmitted or forwarded. The LGW address that may be sent to the HeNB 1522 in any S1AP message is an indication to the HeNB 1522 that a tunnel is established for the MRA connection even if the WTRU 102 is not serviced by the HeNB from a radio perspective. May serve as a role. After the HeNB 1522 receives a request to create a session or connection with the SGW 1512 for the MRA connection / service (eg, in any S1AP message), the HeNB 1522 additionally adds a tunnel between itself and the LGW 1540. You may create it. The HeNB 1522 may receive the LGW address in a message from the SGW 1512 or the MME 1514. The HeNB 1522 may establish a connection with the LGW 1540 using this address. When the LGW 1540 is collocated with the HeNB 1522, the HeNB 1522 may not use this address, and this address may be discarded. The HeNB 1522 has a tunnel established for the MRA PDN connection and transmits the same indication that the HeNB 1522 receives from the MME 1514 or SGW 1512 or transmits a new type of indication. Indications may be sent to LGW 1540 indicating that it may be achieved. In a case where the HeNB 1522 and the LGW 1540 cannot directly exchange control plane messages, the SGW 1512 may establish a user plane tunnel by transmitting a create bearer request (CBR) message to the LGW 1540. The CBR message may include the address of the HeNB 1522 and an indication that a connection has been established to the MRA. The CBR message may establish an S5 connection between the LGW 1540 and the SGW 1512. An indication that the connection is for an MRA connection and / or when the CBR is received by the LGW 1540 along with the HeNB address, the LGW 1540 will tunnel through the HeNB 1522 (via the interface connecting both entities together). And may notify the HeNB 1522 that the connection is an MRA connection. LGW 1540 may provide the SGW address that LGW 1540 received in the CBR message from SGW 1512. In some exemplary embodiments, HeNB or HNB 1522 selection during MRA session setup may include: (1) The MME / SGSN 1514 may already be configured such that a particular HNB / HeNB 1522 is selected (eg, always selected) for MRA. HNB / HeNB 1522 selection and configuration at MME / SGSN 1514 may be based on operator policy. The MME / SGSN 1514 may have a list of such HNB / HeNB 1522 in priority order that it can select. For example, if the session with the selected HNB / HeNB 1522 fails, the MME / SGSN 1514 may retry with another selection of the HNB / HeNB 1522. (2) When the MME / SGSN 1514 receives a request to set up an MRA session / connection, the MME / SGSN 1514 may select a CSG / HNB / HeNB that is allowed access by the WTRU 102. For example, the MME / SGSN 1514 may perform a CSG access check for each WTRU 102 as if the WTRU 102 was accessing the cell from a wireless perspective. If the access check fails, the MME / SGSN 1514 may reject the connection and may send a rejection cause to the WTRU 102 to notify the WTRU 102 about the reason for the rejection. The cause of refusal may be an existing cause or a new cause (eg, "cause # 25-not in a change that causes the WTRU 102 to recognize that this is for a CSG that is not being accessed by the WTRU 102 from a wireless perspective). allowed on CSG "). A new code may be defined to indicate that the reason for rejecting the MRA session (eg, PDN connection) may be due to a CSG subscription failure at the selected HNB / HeNB 1522. The MME / SGSN 1514 may include a CSG ID for which the access check has failed. When the WTRU 102 receives a rejection cause, the WTRU 102 may remove the CSG ID from its white list (eg, receive a cause code while the WTRU 102 is in the radio coverage of an HNB / HeNB 1522 that has failed an access check. Even if you did not). When the WTRU 102 receives a rejection cause with an additional indication as to why the session has failed, the WTRU 102 may have a known or pre-configured time duration or a WTRU CSG list (eg, PDN connection (eg, identified by a well-known APN) may not be initiated until the allowed list and / or operator list) is changed. In some exemplary embodiments, the MME / SGSN 1514 may not reject the connection and may attempt to select another HNB / HeNB 1522 that the WTRU 102 may be a member of ( For example, try). The MME / SGSN 1514 may allow a selection at a resource at the HNB / HeNB 1522 (eg, a policy / rule allows), or a network operator may allow such a selection (eg, same, higher or different) HNB / HeNB 1522 that the WTRU 102 is not a member of may be selected. The MME / SGSN 1514 may (1) select an HNB / HeNB 1522 that the WTRU 102 may be a member of, (2) select an HNB / HeNB 1522 that can operate in hybrid mode, and / or (3) be accessed by the WTRU 102. HNB / HeNB 1522 that is not allowed to be performed (eg, where such selection is permitted by dynamic or pre-established rules) may be prioritized. Prioritization may be in the order indicated above or in any other order indicated in the policies / rules for such prioritization. In some exemplary embodiments, the MRA session setup may include: (1) When the MME / SGSN 1514 receives a request to set up an MRA PDN connection (session), the MME / SGSN 1514 allows the resource to set up such a connection, for example by using an explicit message. You may verify with HNB / HeNB1522. This message may be sent to the HNB / HeNB 1522 before setting up the PDN connection. When this message is received by the HNB / HeNB 1522, the HNB / HeNB 1522 indicates that the resource allows such a connection (eg, a connection between the HNB / HeNB 1522 and the LGW 1540). You may respond. In some exemplary embodiments, the MME / SGSN 1514 may continue to process and set up connections. The HNB / HeNB 1522 may refuse such a connection if resources are not available. The HNB / HeNB 1522 may take into account the WTRU's CSG subscription information to determine or determine whether to allow or reject the connection. The MME / SGSN 1514 may provide information in messages sent to the HNB / HeNB 1522 to set up an MRA connection (eg, all messages such as but not limited to S1AP messages). The HNB / HeNB 1522 may: MRA when (1) the WTRU 102 is not a member of the HNB / HeNB 1522, (2) the HNB / HeNB 1522 is congested, and / or (3) the member WTRU 102 is accessing the cell Session resources may be released. During MRA connection setup, if resources are not available in HNB / HeNB 1522 and the request is signaled directly to MME / SGSN 1514 using, for example, an explicit new message or an existing message , HNB / HeNB 1522 may reject the request. In some exemplary embodiments, the HNB / HeNB 1522 may signal the rejection and cause of rejection to the LGW 1540 that may forward the indication to the MME / SGSN 1514. When the MME / SGSN 1514 receives an indication regarding a failure to set up an MRA session due to rejection (eg, for any reason) at the HNB / HeNB 1522, the MME / SGSN 1514 The HNB / HeNB 1522 may be selected or the MME / SGSN 1514 may provide an MRA session using an alternate path for data (eg, via SGW 1512). The MME / SGSN 1514 may be based on resource availability or network policy so that the data path may include the HNB / HeNB 1522 to the LN 1520 or the data path may not include the HNB / HeNB 1522 to the LN 1520 in one case. You may select a data path for. For example, even if the RAN nodes (eg, any other RAN node such as HNB / HeNB 1522 or eNB, among others) are not serving WTRU 102 over the radio interface, the MME / SGSN 1514 may It is contemplated to have a procedure that can be set up. The CN (eg, MME / SGSN 1514) uses a new or existing message on the S1 interface so that the message can contain an indication to context setup that may not be used for radio resource provisioning. The procedure may be enabled. New messages or enhanced existing messages (eg, initial context setup request message) are (1) resources on the S1AP interface and other interfaces (eg, Sxx interface between HNB / HeNB 1522 and LGW 1540) May include an indication to notify the RAN node (eg, HNB / HeNB) that it can be included. For example, a connection type may be defined to indicate "MRA only" or "CN resource only" and / or "no radio resource". With such indication, the HNB / HeNB 1522 may set up (eg, only set up) the appropriate context so that no radio resources are included and other radio related procedures are performed. An identifier (eg, "MME WTRU S1AP ID") may be included by the MME / SGSN 1514 and may be unique. The MME / SGSN 1514 may maintain a mapping between the identifier used with the HNB / HeNB 1522 and other identifiers used with the serving cell where the WTRU 102 is being served in radio coverage (eg, below). (For example, hold). The identification of LGW 1540 to which HNB / HeNB 1522 can connect may be included. At least one correlation ID may be provided. If the MME / SGSN 1514 uses an existing message, the MME / SGSN 1514 may perform the actions indicated above. The MME / SGSN 1514 may not include parameters (eg, all parameters) used for operation on the air interface. For example, the MME / SGSN 1514 (or any equivalent CN node) may not include security parameters and / or E-RABs that are set up. The MME / SGSN 1514 may include a NAS identifier (eg, S-TMSI, etc.) assigned to this WTRU 102. The HeNB / HNB 1522 may store any NAS identifier received from the MME / SGSN 1514. When the HNB / HeNB 1522 receives a new message or an existing message with an indication to set up resources for the MRA session, the HNB / HeNB 1522 is or will be processing the procedure. You may respond to the request to confirm. In some exemplary embodiments, the response may be sent after the procedure is executed. The HNB / HeNB 1522 uses the new indication to recognize or determine that the context is for (or in connection with) the MRA for a session that does not include the use of radio resources for the respective WTRU 102. May be. The HNB / HeNB 1522 may assign an identifier to this WTRU 102 (eg, the HNB / HeNB 1522 may assign an identifier (eg, "eNB WTRU S1AP ID") and that identifier in response to the CN. May be included). The HNB / HeNB 1522 may not set up radio resources with any of the existing WTRUs 102 in response to a new message or indicator, and may not treat the procedure as an erroneous procedure. The eNB 1532 may store all security parameters provided by the CN. In some exemplary embodiments, security procedures may not be performed with any WTRU 102. The eNB 1532 assigns a virtual C-RNTI (Cell-Radio Network Temporary Identifier) to the corresponding WTRU 102, and when the WTRU 102 is served by the eNB 1532, the C-RNTI is directly used to identify the WTRU 102 at the cell level. May be. The HNB / HeNB 1522 may establish a data path with, for example, the LGW 1540 using a new or existing indicator (eg, correlation ID) with any provided LGW address. Some exemplary embodiments may apply to 3GPP Release 10 (eg, LGW that is collocated with HNB / HeNB 1522) and / or 3GPP Release 11 (eg, eg, stand-alone LGW) deployment scenarios. The HeNB 1522 may establish an S1-U connection with the SGW 1512. The HeNB 1522 maps the S1-U bearer ID or tunnel end ID (TEID) with that at the LGW 1540 so that the mapping is mapped to the LGW 1540 (eg, associated and / or corresponding) TEID ( And / or bearer ID), all data received from SGW 1512 on a particular TEID or bearer will be forwarded to LGW 1540. Data from the LGW 1540 (eg, any data) may be verified against the TEID, and if this is mapped with that of the S1-U bearer, the HeNB 1522 forwards the data to the SGW 1512 Also good. Expected indications, IEs, and new messages (1) set up resources (eg, similar or equivalent to E-RAB setup request (SETUP REQUEST)) and (2) change resources (eg, E -RAB modification request (similar or equivalent to Modify Request) and / or (3) Release resources that are not involved in the radio interface (eg, or that have minor or slight involvement) (eg, E-RAB) It may be used for release indication (similar to or equivalent to Release Indication). For example, to set up many bearers for MRA, the CN may send a new message (which may be the same message or a new message, eg, having a new connection type, as described above) Or an E-RAB setup request message with the indications indicated above may be used. The HeNB 1522 may set up resources to the LGW 1540 and SGW 1512 as in the case for initial context setup. It is contemplated that the same or similar procedure may apply to the WTRU 102 Context Modification Request, or a new message with the indications indicated above may be used. . <MRA to LIPA handover and LIPA to MRA handover> The MRA to LIPA HO procedure confirms that the target HeNB 1522 has established a connection after establishing a path or connection (eg, a direct path) with the LGW 1540 (which may provide a LIPA session for each WTRU 102). Indications to MME 1514 may be included. In response to this indication, for example as a trigger, MME 1514 may have an active S1-U connection with one (eg, only one) HeNB 1522 and the session is now a LIPA session. You may notify SGW1512 that there may be. With this or similar indications, the SGW 1512 may not forward uplink MRA packets to the HeNB 1522, as in the case during an MRA session. The SGW 1512 may release its resources with the previous cell (the source cell from which the WTRU 102 received the MRA service). For example, the MME 1514 may send a modify bearer request message to the SGW 1512 with a session indication to the LIPA session. When the SGW 1512 receives the bearer request message, the SGW 1512 may notify the LGW 1540 that the MRA connection (eg, session) has been converted to a LIPA connection (eg, session). The SGW 1512 may release its resources established with the source cell. The MME 1514 may notify the SGW 1512 that the first downlink packet after the WTRU 102 changes from idle mode to connected mode, for example, will be transmitted to the target eNB 1532 in the neighboring cell. For a LIPA session, when the WTRU 102 moves from idle mode to connected mode, the SGW 1512 may forward the first packet to the HeNB 1522 at the LN 1520, and for the MRA session, the first downlink packet may be, for example, Will be sent to the target eNB 1532 (or any other AP in the neighboring cell) with the appropriate MRA session established. The indication may be included as part of a bearer change request message sent by the MME 1514 to the SGW 1512. The SGW 1512 may change the path for the first downlink packet to the target eNB 1532 using the indication. The LIPA to MRA HO procedure may release (eg, release) radio resources after the source HeNB 1522 hands over the WTRU 102 to the target cell during the HO procedure when the LIPA session is continued as an MRA session. And can maintain an S1-U connection with the SGW 1512. HeNB 1522 may be received during HO or before HO (eg, during WTRU 102 context setup procedure, HeNB 1522 may be notified that a particular bearer has such behavior) (eg, This may be done due to any explicit indication (from MME 1514). In some exemplary embodiments, the HeNB 1522 may query the CN before HO to learn about bearers with such treatment. As an example, the HeNB 1522 may retain S1-U resources (eg, always, unless explicitly notified to release S1-U and / or S1-AP connections (eg, to the control plane)). Hold). For example, the HeNB 1522 may perform the current HO procedure using existing signaling. MME 1514 (if the LIPA session will be continued as an MRA session) releases radio resources (eg, release only) and maintains S1 connection (eg, both to the user plane and the control plane) In contrast, a message for notifying the HeNB 1522 may be transmitted. The signaling may be a new message or may be achieved via a change in a WTRU context release message or a WTRU context modification message. As another example, the HeNB 1522 may establish an S1 connection based on an indication from the target cell that the bearer is admitted or authorized and an indication to identify that the bearer is MRA related. May be maintained (eg, retained). When the source HeNB 1522 recognizes or determines that an S1 connection will be maintained, or when the WTRU 102 is handed over to another cell, the source HeNB 1522 may receive radio related resources and / or parameters. (Eg, all radio related resources and / or parameters) may be released. The source HeNB 1522 may not release its direct data path connection with the established LGW 1540. Thus, the source HeNB 1522 may maintain its direct connection with the LGW 1540. The procedures described above (eg, for maintaining the S1 connection) may also be used to maintain a direct connection between the source HeNB 1522 and the LGW 1540. Similarly, the SGW 1512 may not release the S1 interface with the source HeNB 1522. The SGW 1512 may maintain the connection using an indication that the session will be continued as an MRA session, or the SGW 1512 may connect to a LIPA PDN connection that may be established (eg, any LIP PDN connection) may be maintained (eg, always maintained). In some exemplary embodiments, SGW 1512 is notified to maintain a LIPA PDN connection during an initial PDN setup procedure with an indication that such treatment is used for a particular bearer. May be. The MME 1514 may provide such an indication to the SGW 1512. In some exemplary embodiments, the source HeNB 1522 may provide the indication to the SGW 1512. For example, if MME 1514 provides such an indication to SGW 1512, MME 1514 may include the indication in the modify bearer request. The SGW 1512 may use that indication to notify the LGW 1540 about the change of the LIPA session to the MRA session. The LGW 1540 may be notified regarding the path used for the MRA connection (eg, the LGW 1540 may be notified to maintain the path through the HeNB 1522 or to change the path through the SGW 1512). MME 1514 and / or SGW 1512 may provide this indication to LGW 1540. The MME 1514 may inform the SGW 1512 to establish a tunnel with the cell / eNB 1532 that is currently serving the WTRU 102 from the radio perspective (ie, in the cell where the WTRU 102 will receive the MRA service) (eg, , In the bearer modification request message). In any exemplary procedure shown herein, maintaining an S1 connection may reuse an existing S1 connection with a given TEID, or a new TEID (eg, endpoint ID). May be reassigned. For example, after LIPA to MRA HO, the source HeNB 1522 may use the assigned SGW 1512 TEID for the uplink as the TEID used for MRA packets in the downlink direction. Even if the HeNB 1522 recognizes or determines the TEID for the SGW 1512 in the uplink data path (eg, for non-MRA), the HeNB 1522 may use this same to transmit the downlink MRA data packet. TEID may be used. The SGW 1512 may reuse the HeNB S1-U TEID as a tunnel for transmitting uplink MRA data. In some exemplary embodiments, HeNB 1522 and SGW 1512 may maintain or maintain S1AP (eg, control plane) connections and may reassign TEIDs to the user plane. Such reassignment may be achieved, for example, by the MME 1514 providing a new TEID to the HeNB 1522 by including information in the message shown above to change the LIPA to the MRA context at the source HeNB 1522. The MME 1514 may request the SGW 1512 to reassign the TEID to the DL MRA packet during the bearer context modification procedure. This request may be passed to the HNB as shown herein. The HeNB 1522 may contact the SGW 1512 and / or reassign (eg, reassign directly) TEIDs for uplink MRA packets. <Different MRA data paths> The MME 1514 may be configured at predetermined times, periodically, or based on trigger events such as 3GPP Release 11 deployment, LN loading, and / or serving cell loading (eg, specific or pre-established events). The data path may be changed at any time (based on the occurrence of For example, the MME 1514 may choose to have the MRA data path advanced (or established) via the HeNB 1522 in a 3GPP Release 10 deployment scenario, while the LGW 1540 can be standalone, etc. When deployed in a 3GPP Release 11 deployment scenario, the data path may be changed (or established) directly from LGW 1540 to SGW 1512 for the downlink (and vice versa for the uplink). In some exemplary embodiments, the MME 1514 may or may not have resources to be provided for the MRA session by the HeNB 1522 from the LGW 1540 (eg, directly from the LGW 1540) SGW 1512. You may choose to change the data path to proceed to. In some exemplary embodiments, the MME 1514 may choose to change the data path or determine to change so that the HeNB 1522 is in the data path when the resource becomes available at the HeNB 1522. May be. For example, the path determination by the MME 1514 may be based on available resources. In some exemplary embodiments, MRA packets may traverse or travel through HeNB 1522 for one direction (eg, either uplink or downlink direction) and others Traffic in this direction (eg, uplink direction) may not traverse or proceed through HeNB 1522. The uplink may be a path from the serving cell to SGW 1512 and from SGW 1512 to LGW 1540. In some exemplary embodiments, the MRA data path may be directly from the HeNB 1522 to the serving cell using an X2 connection in an LTE system or using an Iurh connection to a 3G system. <MRA access control> In some exemplary embodiments, access control may be provided by LGW 1540, MME 1514, and / or coordination between the two nodes. An HNB / HeNB 1522 (or eNB) that may provide coverage to the WTRU 102 may perform access control for MRA services (eg, in the case of direct interface mobility with an unrelated core network). Access control may be provided by a serving cell that may be an HNB / HeNB that is not part of the LN, or an HNB / HeNB that is part of the LN being remotely accessed. Access control may also be based on MRA access check results from the WTRU 102. FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a typical access control scenario. Referring to FIG. 17, access control may be based on an access certification scenario, eg, in any of the listed combinations. Access control may be according to or based on user CSG subscription rights, LIPA subscription rights, MRA subscription rights, and / or their association to a particular APN configuration. In some exemplary embodiments, access control may be based solely on the APN configuration. Access control may be based on attributes specific to, for example, the LHN being accessed remotely or the LGW 1540 being accessed remotely, in addition to or instead of the APN configuration. Such attributes may include, for example, LHN subscriber group membership information (particularly member, non-member, and / or LHN ID) or LGW subscriber group membership information (particularly member, non-member, and / or LGW ID). ). Information used to perform access control may be stored in the HSS (or HLR), and by the MME / SGSN 1514 (and / or, among other things, the MSC) at the time of MRA PDN connectivity establishment, the HSS (or HLR). ). If another entity is responsible for performing access control, the MME / SGSN 1514 may provide information to the other entity during the PDN connectivity establishment procedure. For example, the information may be provided to the LGW 1540 by the MME / SGSN 1514 in a session creation request message. The information is accessed remotely in the HeNB providing coverage to the WTRU 102 or in a WTRU initial context setup request message (and / or any other message described herein) or a bearer setup request message. May be provided to the HeNB. The entity performing access control may be configured (eg, directly) with information about the WTRU 102 that is allowed access. The information may include a WTRU IMSI and / or MSISDN number. Access control may be performed (1) upon MRA PDN connectivity establishment, (2) upon bearer establishment, and / or (3) when a LIPA session is deployed into an MRA session. For example, when the WTRU 102 wishes to transition from a LIPA session to an MRA session in a CSG cell, the HeNB 1522 grants access to the CSG, LIPA, and MRA, and the remotely accessed HeNB is also CSG, LIPA , And when granting access to the MRA to the WTRU 102, the WTRU may allow transition to the MRA session. As a second example, when the WTRU 102 wishes to transition from a LIPA session to an MRA session in a CSG cell, the HeNB 1522 allows access to the CSG and LIPA, but does not allow access to the MRA, and remote If the HeNB being accessed also grants the WTRU 102 access to the CSG, LIPA, and MRA, the WTRU may allow the transition to the MRA session. As a third example, when a WTRU 102 wishes to transition from a LIPA session to an MRA session in a CSG cell, if the remotely accessed HeNB does not grant the WTRU 102 access to the MRA, the WTRU may Probably not allowed to transition to. As a fourth example, when the WTRU 102 wishes to transition from a LIPA session to an MRA session in a CSG cell, if the HeNB 1522 does not grant the WTRU 102 access to the LIPA, the WTRU may transition to the MRA session. Probably not allowed. The shaded matrix in FIG. 17 shows various combinations of access rights to the hosting party HeNB 1522 and the HeNB that may be remotely accessed (as a potential serving cell if an MRA session is allowed). And several combinations that can enable MRA session transitions. <MRA during idle mode mobility and mobility in CELL_FACH state> FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating a WTRU 102 that moves out of the LN (eg, outside the coverage area) while in idle mode. Referring to FIG. 18, when the WTRU 102 moves out of the LN in idle mode (eg, outside the coverage area), the WTRU 102 has established a LIPA PDN connection and is out of the LN in idle mode. You may move and move to another cell, and start the NAS procedure from this other cell. The WTRU 102 may not be allowed to have LIPA from the cell that initiates the NAS procedure. This scenario is discussed below. In a first exemplary case, MRA may not be allowed for WTRU 102, and WTRU 102 initiates a NAS procedure with CN in a cell where LIPA is not allowed. If the network receives a NAS message for signaling, then the network (eg, only the network) will MRA connect the LIPA PDN connection if the user plane is not expected by the WTRU 102 (eg, even if the user plane is not expected). Actions may be taken to convert to a session. The actions performed by the network include procedures (eg, actions) that are the same or similar to the HO case when a LIPA session is resumed as an MRA session. In the second exemplary case, the network may not change the LIPA PDN connection (and / or associated bearer) when MRA is granted (eg, even if) to WTRU 102. Or do not change. The network may subsequently resume the LIPA session as an MRA session when the WTRU 102 requests user plane resources or initiates a NAS procedure for user plane resources (eg, via a service request procedure). . If the network receives a TAU message with the active flag bit set to 1 (which may indicate that user plane resources are requested by the WTRU 102 via the TAU procedure), the network You may respond as if it were a procedure. Even if a network receives a TAU message, the network may respond as if a service request procedure is being processed and may resume the LIPA session as an MRA session. In a third exemplary case, MRA may be currently authorized for WTRU 102, and WTRU 102 may initiate a NAS procedure with CN in a cell where LIPA is not allowed. Subsequent network procedures / actions may include one or more of the following. (1) If the network receives a NAS message for signaling (eg, signaling only), the network may not deactivate the LIPA PDN connection for each WTRU 102 (eg, whether MRA is allowed or not) Regardless). For example, the WTRU 102 may return to the HNB / HeNB 1522 with LIPA activated and may resume the LIPA PDN connection without having to re-establish the PDN connection. (2) If the network receives a NAS message for the user plane, the network may deactivate the LIPA PDN connection (eg, directly) if MRA is not allowed for the WTRU 102. The same network behavior is expected (eg, a TAU message with the active flag bit set to 1 (which may indicate that user plane resources are requested by the WTRU 102 via the TAU procedure) is received. In response to)). (3) The network may start a timer to start a guard period during which the WTRU 102 may return to the LN / HeNB where LIPA is allowed. If the WTRU 102 does not become serviced by a cell for which LIPA is allowed during the lifetime of the timer, the network may deactivate the LIPA PDN connection when the timer expires. If the WTRU 102 resumes LIPA service before the timer expires, the network may stop the timer. The network may also stop the timer if the WTRU 102 resumes the session as an MRA session from a cell where MRA is allowed. The WTRU 102 may start a timer as described above when the WTRU 102 leaves the cell or local network 1520 where the LIPA PDN connection is established. If this timer expires and the WTRU 102 does not return to the cell or local network 1520 where the LIPA session was established, the WTRU 102 may send a NAS message, eg, a TAU, to the MME 1514. The WTRU 102 may indicate that it has deactivated the LIPA PDN connection or the bearer associated with the LIPA PDN connection. The same or similar network behavior is contemplated for the case where a WTRU 102 with a LIPA session performs cell reselection to a cell where MRA is allowed in a CELL_FACH state (eg, RRC connected mode in 3G systems). . When a CN (eg, SGSN) notifies that the WTRU 102 has moved to a new cell, the CN may verify that the MRA is authorized for each WTRU 102 (LIPA PDN connection established) When) If MRA is allowed, the network may perform the same actions as described for connection mode mobility and session setup to resume the LIPA session as an MRA session. <MRA activation during idle mode reselection between RATs> In some exemplary embodiments, the MRA may be activated when the WTRU 102 reselects from LTE (eg, with the LIPA bearer active) to UTRAN. The MRA may, for example, (1) (i) maintain a LIPA connection and / or (ii) maintain the current local service and / or (2) reselect to a new cell. May be triggered by allowing a user request to pre-configure the WTRU 102 to request The new cell may be a UTRAN cell. If idle state signaling reduction (ISR) is active, and there is no signaling connection and the LIPA bearer is still active, the WTRU 102 may request a service request indicating MRA (or any other To maintain the service by sending a NAS message). The WTRU 102 itself may indicate which bearer is a LIPA bearer, or the MME 1514 may provide this information to the SGSN. In some exemplary embodiments, MME 1514 may provide LIPA (or LIIP) bearer information to the SGSN during the context request / response procedure. Such information may, for example, allow the SGSN to trigger MRA connectivity for LIPA bearers, among other things, along with user requests and / or MRA subscription pre-configuration. The WTRU 102 may provide LIPA bearer information to the SGSN (eg, via an enhanced or new service request) indicating which bearers are LIPA bearers. The WTRU 102 may obtain this information from the MME 1514 through the PDN Connectivity Type. The WTRU 102 indicates whether the user wants to tear down, release, or deactivate the ILPA bearers, or whether the user wants to save or maintain them as MRA bearers. May be. The WTRU 102 may provide this information through a 3G enhanced service request message (eg, for an ISR case) or through an RAU message if the ISR is not active. <Other architecture alternative solutions for MRA> For example, (a) Sxx, which can be the user plane (eg, only the user plane), (b) Sxx, which can be both the user plane and the control plane, and / or (c) on the S1 / Iuh path A representative architecture may be implemented that depends on or may be based on an LGW 1540 deployment architecture with a standalone LGW 1540. In some exemplary embodiments, MRA may also be implemented with a core network that is bypassed in the user plane or both the user plane and the control plane. This may be the case for scenarios where a direct interface based procedure is used between a macro network and a femto network. Examples of user plane paths may include (1) for UMTS: LGW → HNB → HNB-GW → NB and reverse on DL for user plane only or both user plane and control plane The path may apply in the uplink direction: (2) For LTE: LGW → HeNB → HeNB-GW on DL for user plane (eg, user plane only) or both user plane and control plane → eNB (or LGW → HeNB → eNB) and reverse path may be applied in the uplink direction. Another exemplary architecture is to bypass the HNB / HeNB 1522 and access the local home network directly to the direct interface through the LGW 1540 (eg (1) through the CN: DL MRA packet (and UL LGW → SGW → serving cell → WTRU for (reverse direction to packet) and / or (2) LGW → H (e) NB-GW → serving cell → WTRU for DL in the reverse direction to UL packet). It is contemplated that all of the exemplary architectures may be implemented in the same or similar procedure as shown above to enable LIPA to MRA or MRA to LIPA session operation. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a typical handover method. Referring to FIG. 19, in an exemplary handover method 1900, a WTRU 102 may move, for example, between a local network 1320 and another network 1330, and the WTRU 102 may be a first access point (AP). A communication session may be established as a LIPA session in the local network 1320 via 1322. At block 1910, the first AP 1322 may hand over the communication session with the WTRU 102 to the second AP 1332, and a communication path is established between at least the first AP 1322 and the second AP 1332. Also good. At block 1920, the first AP 1322 may relay the packet associated with the communication session to the second AP 1332 via the established communication path. In some exemplary embodiments, the handover on the communication session is such that the first AP 1322 maintains at least one radio resource between the first AP 1322 and the WTRU 102 prior to the handover of the communication session. Suspending at least one radio resource between the first AP 1322 and the WTRU 102 after the handover. In some exemplary embodiments, maintaining at least one radio resource prior to the handover of the communication session may include maintaining at least one radio bearer between the first AP 1322 and the WTRU 102. Well, and suspending at least one radio resource between the first AP 1322 and the WTRU 102 may include terminating at least one radio bearer between the first AP 1322 and the WTRU 102. In some exemplary embodiments, the LIPA session between the first AP 1322 and the WTRU 102 may be transitioned to an MRA session using the second AP 1332. In some exemplary embodiments, suspending radio resources between the first AP 1322 and the WTRU 102 may be based on completion of the transition of the LIPA session to the MRA session. In some exemplary embodiments, suspending radio resources between the first AP 1322 and the WTRU 102 is (1) concurrent with suspending the LIPA session and (2) entering the MRA session based on a trigger condition. It may occur after the transition, or (3) at a predetermined time after the transition to the MRA session. In some exemplary embodiments, the communication path between the first AP 1322 and the second AP 1332 traverses at least one gateway 1312 located outside the local network 1320 and other networks 1330. May be established by setting a communication path. In some exemplary embodiments, the communication session handover may be performed while the first AP 1322 maintains a connection with at least one gateway 1312 located outside the local network 1320 and other networks 1330. Suspending at least one radio resource between one AP 1322 and the WTRU 102. In some exemplary embodiments, the first AP 1322 may relay a packet to the second AP 1332 or may receive a relay indication indicating whether to stop relaying. In some exemplary embodiments, the first AP 1322 may set up a context for managing the WTRU 102 that is being served by the second AP 1332 over the air and while the context is set up. May be prevented from allocating arbitrary radio resources to the WTRU 102. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a typical setup method. Referring to FIG. 20, in an exemplary setup method 2000 for setting up a communication path for an MRA session in a local network or another network, the WTRU 102 receives a LIPA session in the local network 1520 via a first access point (AP) 1522. As a communication session established. At block 2010, a network entity 1514 external to the local network 1520 may receive a request to set up an MRA session. At block 2020, the network entity 1514 may set up a communication path between at least the first AP 1522 and the second AP 1532 by sending one or more messages establishing multiple tunnels for the MRA session. . In some exemplary embodiments, sending one or more messages sets up a first tunnel between gateway 1512 and first AP 1522 in local network 1520 and gateway 1512 and local network 1520. Or may include sending one or more messages to set up a second tunnel with a second AP 1532 in another network 1530. In some exemplary embodiments, sending the one or more messages may include sending information or parameters to the first AP 1522, excluding information or parameters for the operation of the air interface. In some exemplary embodiments, the network entity may determine the second AP 1532 that will be used for the MRA session, eg, according to one or more access criteria shown in the disclosure with respect to FIG. 17 above. Also good. In some exemplary embodiments, the network entity 1514 determines that the first downlink packet will be sent to the second AP 1532 after transitioning from a particular WTRU 102 idle mode to connected mode. Information may be transmitted to the gateway 1512 which is at least one endpoint of the plurality of tunnels. In some exemplary embodiments, the established LIPA session may be continued as an MRA session by controlling the release of radio resources at the first AP 1522. In some exemplary embodiments, the network entity 1514 may change the path (eg, communication path) used for data exchange by the WTRU 102 based on the configuration of the local gateway in the local network 1520. In some exemplary embodiments, the network entity 1514 may be based on available resources, for example, at the first AP 1522, at the second AP 1532, or based on loading criteria, among others. The communication path used for the communication may be changed. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing another typical handover method. Referring to FIG. 21, in an exemplary handover method 2100, the WTRU 102 may move between, for example, a local network 1520 and another network 1530, and the WTRU 102 is locally connected via a first AP 1522. A communication session can be established as a LIPA session in the network 1520. At block 2110, the network entity 1514 may determine whether other networks 1530 are allowed to be accessed by the WTRU 102 according to one or more criteria. At block 2120, the network entity 1514 may control establishment of a communication path between at least the first AP 1522 in the local network 1520 and the second AP 1530 in the other network 1530 in response to the determined result. Good. The control of the establishment includes (1) initiating a first tunnel having a first tunnel endpoint of the local gateway 1540 and a second tunnel endpoint of the first AP 1522; and (2) a first of the gateway 1512. Initiating a second tunnel with a second tunnel endpoint of the first AP 1522 and (3) via a gateway 1512 located outside the local network 1520 and other networks 1530 Setting a communication path to traverse the first tunnel and the second tunnel. In some exemplary embodiments, the network entity 1514 may provide a downlink path from the local gateway to the WTRU 102 and an upload from the WTRU 102 to the local gateway 1540 such that at least a portion of the downlink and uplink paths are different. The link path may be changed. In some exemplary embodiments, the data path in the MRA session from the first AP 1522 to the serving cell 1532 (eg, the second AP) may use an X2 connection in the LTE system, or a 3G system An Iurh connection to may be used. In some exemplary embodiments, access control may be performed when a LIPA session transitions to an MRA session. In some exemplary embodiments, NAS procedures may be implemented in another network 1530 while the WTRU 102 is in idle mode. In some exemplary embodiments, each connection in the local network 1520 may be maintained for at least a predetermined period, and the WTRU 102 may reverse the LIPA session before the predetermined period expires. You may make a transition. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a further representative handover method. Referring to FIG. 22, in an exemplary handover method 2200, a WTRU 102 may move, for example, between a local network 1520 and another network 1530, and the WTRU 102 is locally connected via a first AP 1522. A communication session can be established as a LIPA session in the network 1520. At block 2210, the second AP 1532 in the other network 1530 may receive a request from the WTRU 102 to connect to the other network 1530. At block 2220, the LIPA session in local network 1520 may be transitioned to an MRA session in other network 1530. For example, the transition may include establishing a communication path between the first AP 1522 and the second AP 1532 via the gateway 1512 and notifying the gateway 1512 of the transition to the MRA session. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an additional representative handover method. Referring to FIG. 23, in an exemplary handover method 2300, the WTRU 102 may move, for example, between a local network 1520 and another network 1530, and the WTRU 102 may be wireless to the first AP 1522 and the WTRU 102. The communication session may be established as an MRA session in another network 1530 using the established communication path with the second AP 1532 that serves the same. At block 2310, the first AP 1522 may relay the packet associated with the communication session to the second AP 1532 via the established communication path. At block 2320, the first AP 1522 may establish at least one radio bearer between the first AP 1522 and the WTRU 102. At block 2330, the first AP 1522 uses an MRA session between the second AP 1532 and the WTRU 102 in the other network 1530 using at least one radio bearer established between the first AP 1522 and the WTRU 102. Thus, a transition to the LIPA session in the local network 1520 may be made. In some exemplary embodiments, the transition of the MRA session to the LIPA session may include the first AP 1522 terminating relaying the packet associated with the communication session via the established communication path. Good. In some exemplary embodiments, termination of packet relaying is based on a trigger condition after (1) transition of an MRA session to a LIPA session and (2) after transition to an MRA session based on a trigger condition. And / or (3) at a predetermined time after the transition of the MRA session to a LIPA session. In some exemplary embodiments, the established communication path between the first AP 1522 and the second AP 1532 is interrupted after establishment of at least one radio bearer between the first AP 1522 and the WTRU 102. May be. In some exemplary embodiments, the first AP 1522 may provide an MRA context for managing the WTRU 102 that is being served by the second AP 1532 over the air to the first AP 1522 for serving the WTRU 102 over the air. You may update to a 2nd context. In some exemplary embodiments, data from the WTRU 102 during the LIPA session may be sent to the destination via the local gateway 1540 except for any of the core networks 1512 and 1514. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a typical end method. Referring to FIG. 24, an exemplary termination method 2400 is a communication for an MRA session in the local network 1520 or another network 1530 in response to a LIPA session being established in the local network 1520 via the first AP 1522. You may end the pass. At block 2410, a network entity 1514 external to the local network 1520 may receive a request to set up a LIPA session. In block 2420, the network entity 1514 at least between the gateway 1512 and the first AP 1522 in the local network 1520 and between the gateway 1512 and the second AP 1532 in the local network 1520 or other network 1530. One or more messages that interrupt the second tunnel may be transmitted. In some exemplary embodiments, the transmission of one or more messages may include information or parameters to the first AP 1522 that includes information or parameters for operation of a radio interface between the first AP 1522 and the WTRU 102. It may include transmitting. FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating yet another exemplary handover method 2500. Referring to FIG. 25, in an exemplary handover method 2500, the WTRU 102 may move between the local network 1520 and another network 1530, and the WTRU 102 establishes an MRA session via the first AP 1522. It can be established. At block 2510, a request to connect to a local network may be received. At block 2520, MRA sessions in other networks 1530 may be transitioned to LIPA sessions. For example, the transition may include interrupting the established communication path between the second AP 1532 and the local gateway 1540 and notifying the local gateway 1540 of the transition to the LIPA session. In some exemplary embodiments, data may be transmitted from the WTRU 102 to the destination via the local gateway 1540 excluding any of the core networks 1512 and 1514 during the LIPA session. In some exemplary embodiments, the network entity 1514 may pass to a second gateway 1512 located between the first AP 1522 and the second AP 1532 so as not to forward uplink packets to the local network 1520. A message to be notified may be transmitted. In some exemplary embodiments, the transition to the LIPA session may include continuing the LIPA session as an MRA session by establishing radio resources at the first AP 1522. In some exemplary embodiments, the network entity includes at least one of (1) a mobility management entity 1514, (2) a local gateway 1540, or (3) an AP 1522 that does not serve the WTRU 102 directly. But you can. FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating an exemplary selection method 2600. Referring to FIG. 26, in an exemplary selection method 2600, an AP 1522 may be selected to enable MRA for the WTRU 102. At block 2610, a network entity (eg, MME 1514) may receive a request (eg, a request for an MRA session from WTRU 102 or second AP 1532) via a transmit / receive unit. For example, the request may be while the WTRU 102 is in connected mode or after the WTRU 102 transitions back from idle mode to connected mode. At block 2620, a network entity (eg, MME 1514) may determine a first AP 1522 to be used for MRA for the WTRU 102 served wirelessly by the second AP 1532 via its processor. The determination may be based on the criteria described herein above. At block 2630, the network entity 1514 may send one or more messages to set up the first AP 1522. FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating an exemplary setup method 2700. Referring to FIG. 27, in an exemplary setup method 2700, an MRA session for the WTRU 102 may be set up via a first AP 1522 and a second AP 1532. At block 2710, a gateway (eg, SGW 1512) receives a setup message (eg, for setting up multiple tunnels with a first AP 1522 and a second AP 1532) via its transmit / receive unit. Also good. At block 2720, the gateway (eg, SGW 1512) sends a first tunnel between the gateway 1512 and the first AP 1522 and a second between the gateway 1512 and the second AP 1532 via its processor. You may set up a tunnel. Referring to FIG. 28, in an exemplary setup method 2800, an MRA session for the WTRU 102 may be set up via the AP 1522. At block 2810, an AP 1522 (eg, HeNB or eNB) may receive a setup message (eg, indicating a context associated with a WTRU 102 that is not serviced wirelessly by the AP 1522) via its transmit / receive unit. Good. For example, the WTRU 102 may be served by an AP 1532 that has different contexts that may include radio resources for the WTRU 102. As another example, the AP 1522 may have resources (eg, do not have radio resources used to relay communication to the WTRU 102 but directly communicate with the WTRU 102). All resources (radio resources and / or non-radio resources) may be configured via context. At block 2820, the AP 1522 may set up the received context via its processor. FIG. 29 is a flowchart illustrating an exemplary method 2900. Referring to FIG. 29, in an exemplary method 2900, a LIPA session for a WTRU 102 moving out of the local network 1520 in idle mode may be managed. At block 2910, a network entity (eg, MME 1514) may, via its transmit / receive unit, provide a first message (eg, NAS message associated with WTRU 102, eg, a tracking area update message or disclosed herein). Another message) may be received. At block 2920, the network entity 1514 may determine whether to maintain the LIPA session based on the received first message as a result of the determination via its processor. For example, the determination of whether to maintain a LIPA session is based on the type of message (eg, the type of NAS message, whether the message identifies a request, the timing of the message, and / or other criteria indicated above). Also good. At block 2930, the network entity may send a second message to maintain or terminate the LIPA session via its sending / receiving unit according to the determined result. For example, the LIPA session may be terminated, may be terminated after a predetermined time if the WTRU 102 does not return to the local network 1520, or may be maintained until terminated by an independent termination trigger event. A LIPA session may be maintained while the WTRU 102 is being served wirelessly by an AP 1532 external to the local network 1520. Throughout this disclosure, those skilled in the art will appreciate that some exemplary embodiments may be used in alternative or in combination with other exemplary embodiments. Although features and elements are described in the specific combinations above, those skilled in the art will appreciate that each feature or element can be used alone or in any combination with other features and elements. . Further, the methods described herein may be implemented with a computer program, software, or firmware embedded in a computer readable medium for execution by a computer or processor. Examples of non-transitory computer readable storage media include read only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), registers, cache memory, semiconductor memory devices, magnetic media such as internal hard disks and removable disks, magneto-optical media, and CDs Including but not limited to optical media such as ROM discs and DVDs (Digital Versatile Discs). A processor associated with the software may be used to implement a radio frequency transceiver used in the WTRU, WTRU 102, terminal, base station, RNC, or any host computer. Furthermore, in the embodiments described above, reference is made to other devices including processing platforms, computing systems, controllers, and processors. These devices may include at least one central processing unit ("CPU") and memory. In accordance with practices of those skilled in the art of computer programming, references to behavior and actions or symbolic representations of instructions may be performed by various CPUs and memories. Such behavior and operations or instructions may be referred to as "executed", "computer-executed", or "CPU-executed". One skilled in the art will understand that behavior and symbolically represented operations or instructions include manipulation of electrical signals by the CPU. The electronic system thereby transforms or transforms the result of the electrical signal and maintains data bits at memory locations in the memory system and other processing of the signal to reconfigure or otherwise modify the operation of the CPU Represents a data bit that can cause The memory location at which the data bit is maintained is a physical location having specific electrical, magnetic, optical, or organic characteristics that correspond to or represent the data bit. Data bits can be read by a CPU, such as magnetic disks, optical disks, and any other volatile (eg, random access memory ("RAM")) or non-volatile (eg, read only memory ("ROM")) It may be maintained on a computer readable medium including a mass storage system. The computer-readable medium is an embedded or interconnected computer-readable medium that is distributed among a plurality of interconnected processing systems that reside exclusively on the processing system or can be local or remote to the processing system. May be included. It should be understood that the exemplary embodiments are not limited to the memory described above, and that other platforms and memories can support the described method. No element, act, or instruction used in the description of this application should be construed as critical or essential to the invention unless explicitly described as such. Also, as used herein, the article "a" is intended to include one or more items. Where only one item is intended, the term "one" or similar language is used. Further, as used herein, the term "any of" followed by multiple items and / or multiple categories of items is intended to mean multiple items and / or categories of items "any", It is intended to include "combination of", "any plurality", and / or "any combination of from" individually or in relation to other items and / or other categories of items. ing. Further, as used herein, the term "set" is intended to include any number of items, including zero. Further, as used herein, the term "number" is intended to include any number including zero. Furthermore, the claims should not be construed as limited to the described order or elements unless stated to that effect. Further, use of the term "means" in any claim is intended to appeal to 35 USC 112, claim 6, and claims that do not include the word "means" do not include such intent. . Suitable processors include, for example, general purpose processors, special purpose processors, conventional processors, digital signal processors (DSPs), multiple microprocessors, one or more microprocessors associated with a DSP core, controllers, microcontrollers, specific applications Integrated Circuits (ASIC), Application Specific Standards (ASSP), Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) circuits, any other type of integrated circuit (IC), and / or state machine. Using a processor associated with software, in a wireless transmit / receive unit (WTRU), user equipment (UE), terminal, base station, mobility management entity (MME) or evolved packet core (EPC), or in any host computer The radio frequency transceiver used in can be implemented. WTRU, software defined radio (SDR), camera, video camera module, video phone, speakerphone, vibrating device, speaker, microphone, television transceiver, handsfree headset, keyboard, Bluetooth module, frequency modulation (FM) wireless unit, near field communication (NFC) module, liquid crystal display (LCD) display unit, organic light emitting diode (OLED) display unit, digital music player, media player, video game player module, internet browser, and / or optional Hardware, including other components such as wireless local area network (WLAN) modules or ultra-wideband (UWB) modules Or in connection with the module that is implemented in software it can be used. Although the present invention has been described in terms of a communication system, it is contemplated that the system can be implemented in software on a microprocessor / general purpose computer (not shown). In some embodiments, one or more of the functions of the various components can be implemented in software that controls a general purpose computer. Furthermore, although the invention is illustrated and described herein with reference to specific embodiments, the invention is not intended to be limited to the details shown. Rather, various modifications may be made in the details within the scope of the equivalents of the claims and without departing from the invention. <Typical embodiment> In at least one embodiment, a handover of a wireless transmitter / receiver unit (WTRU) moving between a local network and another network or between a first access point (AP) and a second AP in the local network A method is disclosed for a WTRU that has established a communication session as a Local IP Access (LIPA) session in a local network via a first AP. The method hands over the communication session with the WTRU to the second AP by the first AP, wherein the communication path is established between at least the first AP and the second AP. And relaying a packet associated with the communication session by the first AP to the second AP via the established communication path. In at least one embodiment, the communication session handover comprises maintaining, by the first AP, at least one radio resource between the first AP and the WTRU prior to the communication session handover; Discontinuing at least one radio resource between the first AP and the WTRU by the AP. In at least one embodiment, maintaining at least one radio resource prior to handover of the communication session can include maintaining at least one radio bearer between the first AP and the WTRU; And suspending at least one radio resource between the first AP and the WTRU comprises maintaining established resources with one or more gateways associated with the WTRU by the first AP; Deactivating at least one radio resource used for the WTRU. In at least one embodiment, the method may further comprise transitioning a LIPA session between the first AP and the WTRU to a managed remote access (MRA) session using the second AP. In at least one embodiment, the interruption of radio resources between the first AP and the WTRU may be based on the completion of the LIPA session transition to the MRA session. In at least one embodiment, the step of suspending radio resources between the first AP and the WTRU includes (1) simultaneously with suspending the LIPA session and (2) after transitioning to the MRA session based on a trigger condition. Or (3) can occur at a predetermined time after transition to an MRA session. In at least one embodiment, the method includes a first AP and a second AP by setting a communication path to traverse at least one gateway located outside the local network and other networks. The method may further comprise establishing a communication path between them. In at least one embodiment, the handover of the communication session is performed by the first AP and the WTRU by the first AP while maintaining a connection with at least one gateway located outside the local network and other networks. Suspending at least one radio resource in between. In at least one embodiment, the method may further comprise receiving a relay indication by the first AP indicating whether to relay the packet to the second AP or to stop relaying. In at least one embodiment, the method comprises: at a first AP, setting a context for managing a WTRU that is being served by a second AP over the air; and while the context is being set, The AP may further comprise preventing allocation of radio resources with the WTRU. In at least one embodiment, a managed remote access (MRA) session in a local network or another network in response to a local IP access (LIPA) session established in a local network via a first access point (AP) A method for setting up a communication path for is disclosed. The method receives a request to set up an MRA session by a network entity external to the local network, and sends one or more messages to establish a plurality of tunnels for the MRA session by the network entity, Setting up a communication path between the first AP and the second AP. In at least one embodiment, sending the one or more messages sets up a first tunnel between the gateway and the first AP in the local network, and the gateway in the local network or other network Setting up a second tunnel with a second AP can include sending one or more messages. In at least one embodiment, sending the one or more messages can include sending information or parameters to the first AP, excluding information or parameters for operation of the air interface. In at least one embodiment, the method may further comprise determining a second AP to be used for the MRA session according to one or more access criteria by the network entity. In at least one embodiment, the method may further comprise continuing the established LIPA session as an MRA session by controlling the release of radio resources at the first AP. In at least one embodiment, the method further comprises the step of changing a path used for data exchange by a wireless transmitter / receiver unit (WTRU) based on a configuration of a local gateway in the local network by a network entity. Can do. In at least one embodiment, the method further comprises changing a communication path used by the network entity for the wireless transmitter / receiver unit (WTRU) based on resources available at the first AP. be able to. In at least one embodiment, a method for handover of a wireless transmitter / receiver unit (WTRU) moving between different networks is disclosed. The WTRU may have established a communication session as a local IP access (LIPA) session in a local network via a first access point (AP). The method determines by the network entity whether other networks are allowed to be accessed by the WTRU according to one or more criteria, and the first tunnel endpoint of the local gateway and the first AP of the first AP. Initiating a first tunnel having two tunnel endpoints, initiating a second tunnel having a first tunnel endpoint of the second gateway and a second tunnel endpoint of the first AP; and In response to the determined result, at least local by setting a communication path to traverse the first and second tunnels via a second gateway located outside the local network and other networks The first AP and other network in the network It may comprise the step of controlling the establishment of communication paths between the second AP in network. In at least one embodiment, the method may further comprise changing the downlink path from the local gateway to the wireless transmitter / receiver unit (WTRU) and the uplink path from the WTRU to the local gateway. At least some of the link path and the uplink path are different. In at least one embodiment, the method comprises establishing a data path in an MRA session from a first AP to a serving cell using an X2 connection in an LTE system or using an Iurh connection to a 3G system. Furthermore, it can be provided. In at least one embodiment, the method may comprise performing access control when the LIPA session transitions to the MRA session. In at least one embodiment, the method may further comprise performing a NAS procedure in the other network while the WTRU is in idle mode. In at least one embodiment, the method may further comprise maintaining each connection in the local network for at least a predetermined period and transitioning back to a LIPA session before the predetermined period expires. . In at least one embodiment, a method for handover of a wireless transmitter / receiver unit (WTRU) moving between a local network and another network is disclosed. The WTRU may have established a communication session as a local IP access (LIPA) session in a local network via a first access point (AP). A method for receiving a request to connect to another network by a second AP in the other network; establishing a communication path between the first AP and the second AP via the gateway; and Transitioning a LIPA session in a local network to an MRA session in another network by notifying the gateway of the transition to a managed remote access (MRA) session. In at least one embodiment, a method for handover of a wireless transmitter / receiver unit (WTRU) moving between a local network and another network is disclosed. The WTRU has established a communication session as a managed remote access (MRA) session in another network using an established communication path between the first AP and a second AP that serves the WTRU wirelessly. Can be. The method relays a packet associated with a communication session by a first AP to a second AP via an established communication path, and at least one radio between the first AP and the WTRU. Establishing a bearer and an MRA session between the second AP and the WTRU in the other network using the at least one radio bearer established between the first AP and the WTRU in the local network Transitioning to a local IP access (LIPA) session. In at least one embodiment, the step of transitioning the MRA session to the LIPA session includes terminating the relay of the packet associated with the communication session via the established communication path by the first AP. it can. In at least one embodiment, the step of terminating the relay of the packet is (1) simultaneously with the transition of the MRA session to the LIPA session, (2) after the transition to the MRA session based on the trigger condition, or (3 ) Can occur at a predetermined time after transition of MRA session to LIPA session. In at least one embodiment, the method interrupts the established communication path between the first AP and the second AP after establishment of at least one radio bearer between the first AP and the WTRU. The step of performing can be further provided. In at least one embodiment, the method may further comprise receiving a relay indication that indicates by the first AP to relay the packet to the second AP or to stop relaying. . In at least one embodiment, the method includes, at a first AP, an MRA context for managing a WTRU being served by a second AP over the air, a second for the first AP serving the WTRU over the air. Further updating to the context of In at least one embodiment, the method may further comprise transmitting data from the WTRU to the destination via the local gateway except for any core network during the LIPA session. In at least one embodiment, in response to a local IP access (LIPA) session being established in the local network via a first access point (AP), managed remote access (MRA) in the local network or another network. ) A method for terminating a communication path for a session is disclosed. The method includes receiving a request to set up a LIPA session by a network entity external to the local network, sending one or more messages by the network entity to at least a gateway and a first AP in the local network. Suspending the first tunnel between the gateway and the second tunnel between the gateway and a second AP in the local network or other network. In at least one embodiment, transmitting one or more messages comprises information or parameters including information or parameters for operation of a radio interface between the first AP and a wireless transmitter / receiver unit (WTRU). Can be transmitted to the first AP. In at least one embodiment, a method for handover of a wireless transmitter / receiver unit (WTRU) moving between a local network and another network is disclosed. The WTRU may have established a managed remote access (MRA) session via a first access point (AP). The method receives the request to connect to the local network, interrupts the established communication path between the second AP and the local gateway, and informs the local gateway of the transition to the LIPA session. Transitioning MRA sessions in other networks to local IP access (LIPA) sessions. In at least one embodiment, the method may further comprise transmitting data from the WTRU to the destination during a LIPA session via a local gateway except for any core network. In at least one embodiment, the method notifies the second gateway located between the first AP and the second AP not to forward uplink packets to the local network by the network entity. May be further included. In at least one embodiment, transitioning to the LIPA session may include continuing the MRA session as a LIPA session by establishing radio resources at the first AP. In at least one embodiment, the network entity may include at least one of (1) a mobility management entity, (2) a local gateway, or (3) an AP that does not serve the WTRU directly. In at least one embodiment, an access point (AP) for handover of a wireless transmitter / receiver unit (WTRU) moving between a local network and another network is disclosed. The WTRU may have established a communication session as a local IP access (LIPA) session in a local network via an AP that serves the WTRU wirelessly. The AP is configured to transmit / receive a packet associated with the communication session to relay to the second AP via a communication path established at least between the first AP and the second AP. And a controller configured to hand over the communication session with the WTRU to the second AP. In at least one embodiment, the controller maintains at least one radio resource between the AP and the WTRU and interrupts at least one radio resource between the AP and the WTRU prior to the handover of the communication session. It may be configured to. In at least one embodiment, the controller maintains at least one radio bearer between the AP and the WTRU prior to the handover, and at least one between the first AP and the WTRU after the handover. It may be configured to terminate the radio bearer. In at least one embodiment, the controller may be configured to suspend radio resources between the AP and the WTRU based on completion of the handover. In at least one embodiment, the controller (1) contemporaneously with the interruption of the LIPA session, (2) after a transition to an MRA session based on a trigger condition, or (3) after a transition to an MRA session. May be configured to suspend radio resources between the AP and the WTRU. In at least one embodiment, the controller suspends at least one radio resource between the first AP and the WTRU while maintaining a connection with at least one gateway located outside the local network. It may be configured. In at least one embodiment, the transmit / receive unit may be configured to receive a relay indication that indicates whether to relay the packet to the second AP or stop relaying, and The controller may be configured to control relaying of the packet based on the received relay indication. In at least one embodiment, the transmit / receive unit may be configured to receive an MRA context for managing a WTRU that is serviced wirelessly by a second AP, and the controller receives It may be configured to prevent WTRU radio resource allocation according to the MRA context. In at least one embodiment, the network entity (NE) may be responsive to a local IP access (LIPA) session being established in the local network via a first access point (AP) The network may be configured to set up a communication path for a managed remote access (MRA) session. The NE determines a tunnel endpoint for the MRA session to send one or more messages according to one or more access criteria and a sending / receiving unit configured to receive a request to set up the MRA session And the transmitting / receiving unit transmits one or more messages establishing a tunnel for the MRA session, between at least the first AP and the second AP. May be configured to set up a communication path. In at least one embodiment, the transmitting / receiving unit transmits information to a gateway that is at least one endpoint of the plurality of tunnels, so that the first after a specified WTRU transition from idle mode to connected mode May be configured to notify the gateway that the downlink packet will be transmitted to the second AP. In at least one embodiment, the NE may be configured to continue the established LIPA session as an MRA session by controlling the release of radio resources at the first AP. In at least one embodiment, the NE may be configured to change the path used for data exchange by the wireless transmitter / receiver unit (WTRU) based on the configuration of the local gateway in the local network. In at least one embodiment, the NE may be configured to change the communication path used for the wireless transmitter / receiver unit (WTRU) based on the resources available at the first AP. In at least one embodiment, a network entity (NE) may be configured to control handover of a wireless transmitter / receiver unit (WTRU) that moves between different networks. The WTRU may have established a communication session as a local IP access (LIPA) session in a local network via a first access point (AP) that serves the WTRU wirelessly. The NE determines whether other networks are allowed to be accessed by the WTRU according to one or more criteria, and in response to the determined result, at least a first AP and other networks in the local network Control the establishment of a communication path with a second AP at the start, thereby initiating a first tunnel having a first tunnel endpoint of the local gateway and a second tunnel endpoint of the first AP And a controller configured to cause a second tunnel having a first tunnel endpoint of the serving gateway and a second tunnel endpoint of the first AP to be initiated, The controller sends the first through at least one gateway Further configured to tunnel and second tunnel to set the communication path to traverse. In at least one embodiment, an access point (AP) may be configured to hand over a wireless transmitter / receiver unit (WTRU) that moves between a local network and another network. The WTRU may have established a communication session as a local IP access (LIPA) session in a local network via a first access point (AP) that serves the WTRU wirelessly. An AP establishes a communication path via a gateway between a transmission / reception unit configured to receive a request to connect to another network and a first AP and a second AP, and managed A controller configured to transition a LIPA session in a local network to an MRA session in another network by notifying the gateway of the transition to a remote access (MRA) session. In at least one embodiment, an access point (AP) may be configured to hand over a wireless transmitter / receiver unit (WTRU) that moves between a local network and another network. The WTRU has established a communication session as a managed remote access (MRA) session in another network via an established communication path between the first AP and a second AP that serves the WTRU wirelessly. can do. The AP has at least one radio bearer between the AP and the WTRU and a transmission / reception unit configured to relay packets associated with the communication session to the second AP via the established communication path. And establish an MRA session between the second AP and the WTRU in the other network using local IP access (LIPA) in the local network using at least one radio bearer established between the AP and the WTRU. And a controller configured to transition to a session. In at least one embodiment, the controller may be configured to terminate relaying the packet associated with the communication session via the established communication path. In at least one embodiment, the controller may: (1) concurrently with transition of MRA session to LIPA session, (2) after transition to MRA session based on trigger condition and / or (3) to LIPA session It may be configured to terminate relaying the packet at a predetermined time after the transition of the current MRA session. In at least one embodiment, the controller interrupts the established communication path between the first AP and the second AP after establishment of at least one radio bearer between the first AP and the WTRU. It may be configured to. In at least one embodiment, the transmitting / receiving unit may be configured to receive a relay indication indicating whether to relay the packet to the second AP or to stop relaying. In at least one embodiment, the controller is configured to update the MRA context for managing the WTRU being served by the second AP over the air to a second context for the AP serving the WTRU over the air. Also good. In at least one embodiment, the transmit / receive unit may be configured to transmit data from the WTRU to the destination via the local gateway except for any core network during the LIPA session. In at least one embodiment, a network entity (NE) may be responsive to a local IP access (LIPA) session being established in the local network via a first access point (AP) or another network The network may be configured to terminate a communication path for a managed remote access (MRA) session. The NE receives a request to set up a LIPA session, and at least a first tunnel between the gateway and the first AP in the local network and a gateway and the second AP in the local network or other network A transmission / reception unit configured to transmit one or more messages to interrupt the second tunnel therebetween may be provided. In at least one embodiment, the transmit / receive unit may be configured to transmit information or parameters to the first AP, including information or parameters for operation of the radio interface between the first AP and the WTRU. Good. In at least one embodiment, the NE may include at least one of (1) a mobility management entity, (2) a local gateway, or (3) an AP that does not serve the WTRU directly. In at least one embodiment, an access point (AP) that controls handover of a wireless transmitter / receiver unit (WTRU) moving between a local network and another network is disclosed. The WTRU may have established a managed remote access (MRA) session via the AP and a second AP that serves the WTRU wirelessly. The AP transmits / receives a packet associated with the MRA session to an established path between the first AP and the second AP, configured to receive a request to connect to the local network. To manage the disruption of the path between the first AP in the local network and the second AP in the other network and control the transmission of information to the local gateway to transition to the LIPA session And a controller configured to control transition of the MRA session to the LIPA session in the local network. In at least one embodiment, a method for setting up a communication path for a managed remote access (MRA) session in a local network or another network via a first access point (AP) is disclosed. The method receives a request to set up an MRA session by a network entity external to the local network, and sends one or more messages to establish a plurality of tunnels for the MRA session by the network entity, Setting up a communication path between the first AP and the second AP. In at least one embodiment, a method for terminating a communication path for a managed remote access (MRA) session in a local network or another network via a first access point (AP) is disclosed. The method includes receiving a request by a network entity external to the local network, and by the network entity, at least a first tunnel between the gateway and a first AP in the local network, and the gateway and the local network or Sending one or more messages to interrupt a second tunnel with a second AP in another network. In at least one embodiment, a network entity (NE) is configured to set up a communication path for a managed remote access (MRA) session in a local network or another network via a first access point (AP). . The NE determines a tunnel endpoint for the MRA session and transmits one or more messages according to a transmission / reception unit configured to receive a request to set up the MRA session and one or more access criteria. And the transmitting / receiving unit transmits one or more messages establishing a tunnel for the MRA session, between at least the first AP and the second AP. Configured to set up a communication path. In at least one embodiment, a network entity (NE) is configured to terminate a communication path for a managed remote access (MRA) session in a local network or another network via a first access point (AP). . The NE receives the request and at least a first tunnel between the gateway and the first AP in the local network, and a second between the gateway and the second AP in the local network or other network. A transmission / reception unit configured to transmit one or more messages that interrupt the two tunnels may be provided. In at least one embodiment, a method for access point (AP) selection for managed remote access (MRA) of a wireless transmit / receive unit (WTRU) is disclosed. The method includes receiving a request by a network entity, determining a first AP to be used for MRA for a WTRU over-the-air served by a second AP by the network entity; To send one or more messages to set up the first AP. In at least one embodiment, a method for managed remote access (MRA) setup for a wireless transmit / receive unit (WTRU) via first and second access points (AP) is disclosed. The method receives a setup message by a gateway, and sets up a first tunnel between the gateway and the first AP and a second tunnel between the gateway and the second AP by the gateway. Can be provided. In at least one embodiment, a network entity (NE) is configured to select an access point (AP) for managed remote access (MRA) of a wireless transmit / receive unit (WTRU). The NE is configured to determine a transmit / receive unit configured to receive the request and a first AP that will be used for MRA for a WTRU that is serviced wirelessly by the second AP. And the transmit / receive unit is configured to transmit one or more messages that set up the first AP. In at least one embodiment, the gateway is configured to set up managed remote access (MRA) of a wireless transmit / receive unit (WTRU) via first and second access points (AP). The gateway sets up a transmit / receive unit configured to receive the setup message, a first tunnel between the gateway and the first AP, and a second tunnel between the gateway and the second AP. And a processor configured to do so. In at least one embodiment, a method for managed remote access (MRA) setup for a wireless transmit / receive unit (WTRU) via an access point (AP) is disclosed. The method may comprise receiving, by the AP, a setup message indicating a context for a WTRU that is not serviced wirelessly by the AP, and setting up the received context by the AP. In at least one embodiment, an access point (AP) is configured to set up managed remote access (MRA) for a wireless transmit / receive unit (WTRU). The AP may comprise a transmit / receive unit configured to receive a setup message indicating a context for a WTRU that is not served wirelessly by the AP, and a processor configured to set up the received context. it can. In at least one embodiment, a method for managing a local IP access (LIPA) session for a wireless transmit / receive unit (WTRU) moving outside a local network in an idle mode is disclosed. The method receives a first message by a network entity and determines whether to maintain a LIPA session based on the received first message as a result determined by the network entity; Maintaining a LIPA session or sending a second message to terminate according to the determined result by the network entity. In at least one embodiment, the network entity is configured to manage a local IP access (LIPA) session for a wireless transmit / receive unit (WTRU) moving out of the local network in idle mode. The NE is configured to determine whether to maintain a LIPA session based on the received first message as a result of the transmission / reception unit configured to receive the first message and the determined message. And the sending / receiving unit is configured to send a second message to maintain or terminate the LIPA session according to the determined result. A method for handover of a wireless transmit / receive unit (WTRU) that moves between a local network and another network using a first and second access point (AP), the WTRU comprising: A communication session is established as a local IP access (LIPA) session in the local network via the first AP, and the established communication session is between the local gateway and the first AP. Sent on the first communication path, An indication indicating whether the first AP will or will not provide radio resources for the established communication session from the network entity to the WTRU by the first AP. Receiving a setup message including: Setting up or updating a context for the WTRU by the first AP based on the included indication; Receiving, by the first AP, a packet associated with the established communication session via the first communication path; Based on the context by the first AP, the packet associated with the established communication path is (1) from the first AP to the WTRU via the second AP, Without using radio resources of the first AP via a second communication path, or (2) from the first AP towards the WTRU, the established communication session via a radio communication path Transmitting using the radio resources of the first AP for the radio communication path, wherein the radio communication path, the first communication path, and the second communication path are different from each other. A method characterized by. Maintaining at least one radio resource between the first AP and the WTRU by the first AP prior to handover of the communication session; Suspending the at least one radio resource between the first AP and the WTRU by the first AP to the second AP by the first AP. The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of performing a handover. The step of suspending the at least one radio resource between the first AP and the WTRU includes (1) simultaneous with the suspending of the LIPA session and (2) a managed remote access (MRA) session based on a trigger condition The method of claim 2, wherein the method occurs at a predetermined time after transition to (3) or after the transition to the MRA session. At least one radio resource between the first AP and the WTRU is maintained by the first AP while maintaining a connection with at least one gateway and other networks located outside the local network. The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of handing over the communication session to the second AP by the first AP, including the step of interrupting. The set-up message, The method of claim 1, wherein the WTRU, characterized in that it presents the context for the WTRU to not serviced by radio by the first AP. A method for handover of a wireless transmit / receive unit (WTRU) that moves between a local network and another network using a first and second access point (AP), the WTRU comprising: Establishing a communication session as a local IP access (LIPA) session in the local network via the first AP; Handing over the communication session with the WTRU to the second AP by the first AP, wherein at least a communication path is established between the first AP and the second AP; Step, and Relaying a packet associated with the communication session by the first AP toward the second AP via the established communication path based on the context ; The step of handing over the communication session comprises: Maintaining at least one radio bearer between the first AP and the WTRU by the first AP prior to the handover of the communication session by the first AP and the WTRU; Maintaining the at least one radio resource between: Maintaining established resources with one or more gateways associated with the WTRU by the first AP and deactivating the at least one radio resource used for the WTRU; And c. Interrupting the at least one radio resource between the first AP and the WTRU by the first AP. In the first AP, setting a context for managing the WTRU being served wirelessly by the second AP; Preventing the first AP from allocating radio resources of the first AP to the WTRU while the context is set by the first AP; Relaying a packet associated with the communication session to the second AP via the established communication path by the first AP. A method for handover of a wireless transmit / receive unit (WTRU) moving between a local network and another network, the WTRU comprising a local gateway in the local network and a first access point in the local network A first communication path to (AP) and a second communication path between the first AP in the local network and a second AP in another network, And the second AP is serving the WTRU wirelessly as a managed remote access (MRA) session , Establishing at least one radio resource by the first AP between the first AP and the WTRU; Receiving, by the first AP, a packet associated with the established communication session from the local gateway via the first communication path; Based on the context, the received packet associated with the communication session is transmitted by the first AP to (1) the second AP from the first AP to the established MRA session. Without using radio resources of the first AP for the established communication session via the second communication path towards the WTRU via, or (2) a radio communication path from the first AP The first AP's radio resources for the established communication session via the second AP and the established MRA session between the second AP and the WTRU in the other network. The local to the WTRU to transition to an access (LIPA) session And transmitting using as an entry point to Ttowaku, the first communication path, said second communication path, and the wireless communication path is different from each other, characterized by comprising the steps Method. The first AP terminates the transmission of the packet associated with the communication session via the second communication path, whereby the termination of the transmission of the packet is (1) the LIPA session At the same time as the transition of the MRA session to (2) after the transition to the LIPA session based on a trigger condition, or (3) after the transition of the MRA session to the LIPA session 9. The method of claim 8, further comprising transitioning the established MRA session to the LIPA session by occurring at a time. In the first AP, updating the context includes providing an MRA context for managing the WTRU being served by the second AP over the air, and the first AP serving the WTRU over the air. 9. The method of claim 8, further comprising updating to a second context to do. An access point (AP) for handover of a wireless transmit / receive unit (WTRU) moving between a local network and another network, wherein the WTRU identifies the AP serving the WTRU wirelessly A communication session is established as a local IP access (LIPA) session in the local network, and the established communication session is transmitted on a first communication path between a local gateway and the AP , Receiving a setup message from a network entity including an indication indicating whether the AP will or will not provide radio resources for the established communication session to the WTRU; Set up or update context for the WTRU based on the included indications; Receiving a packet associated with the communication session via the first communication path; and Based on the context, the packet associated with the established communication session is: (1) the establishment via the second communication path from the AP to the WTRU via the second AP. Without using the AP's radio resources for the established communication session or (2) using the AP's radio resources for the established communication session towards the WTRU via the radio communication path The wireless communication path, the first communication path, and the second communication path are different from each other, A transmit / receive unit configured as: An AP comprising: a controller configured to hand over the communication session with the WTRU to the second AP. The controller simultaneously interrupts the LIPA session at a predetermined time after (2) a transition to a managed remote access (MRA) session based on a trigger condition or (3) after a transition to the MRA session 12. The AP of claim 11, wherein the AP is configured to suspend radio resources between the AP and the WTRU. The controller is configured to suspend at least one radio resource between the AP and the WTRU while maintaining a connection with at least one gateway and other networks located outside the local network. The AP according to claim 11, wherein: An access point (AP) for handover of a wireless transmit / receive unit (WTRU) moving between a local network and another network, wherein the WTRU identifies the AP serving the WTRU wirelessly A communication session is established as a local IP access (LIPA) session in the local network via A transmission / reception unit configured to relay packets associated with the communication session toward the second AP via a communication path established at least between the AP and the second AP; , A controller configured to hand over the communication session with the WTRU to the second AP; The transmitting / receiving unit is configured to receive a managed remote access (MRA) context for managing the WTRU being served by the second AP over the air, and the controller An AP configured to prevent allocation of radio resources of the AP to the WTRU according to a received MRA context. 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Karex Berhad First Quarter 2023 Earnings: EPS: RM0.002 (vs RM0.001 in 1Q 2022) Karex Berhad (KLSE:KAREX) First Quarter 2023 Results Key Financial Results Revenue: RM145.0m (up 51% from 1Q 2022). Net income: RM2.29m (up 198% from 1Q 2022). Profit margin: 1.6% (up from 0.8% in 1Q 2022). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. EPS: RM0.002 (up from RM0.001 in 1Q 2022). earnings-and-revenue-history All figures shown in the chart above are for the trailing 12 month (TTM) period Karex Berhad Earnings Insights Looking ahead, revenue is forecast to grow 9.9% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 9.6% growth forecast for the Personal Products industry in Asia. Performance of the market in Malaysia. The company's shares are up 3.7% from a week ago. Balance Sheet Analysis Just as investors must consider earnings, it is also important to take into account the strength of a company's balance sheet. See our latest analysis on Karex Berhad's balance sheet health. Katherine Ryan 'flattered' to be mistaken for Gemma Collins and Stacey Solomon on The Masked Singer Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih won the ruling Maldivian Democratic Party's (MDP) presidential primary election, the first time an incumbent has faced a primary challenge, according to preliminary results on Sunday. But his challenger, former President Mohamed Nasheed has not accepted the results reported by the party. Nasheed's supporters and representatives have alleged voter fraud and vote rigging in the contentious election in the archipelago off India and Sri Lanka. The comedian was the surprise celebrity behind the Pigeon mask. Tunisia opened polling stations on Sunday for run-offs in a parliamentary election that drew only 11% turnout in the first round last month, an outcome critics of the president said undermined his claims of public support for sweeping political change. With political parties boycotting the vote, most candidates are independents and attention is likely to focus on whether there will be higher participation than there was in December. "I'm not interested in elections that do not concern me," said Nejib Sahli, 40, passing a polling station in the Hay Ettahrir district of Tunis shortly before voting was due to begin. TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Tunisia's president and its shaky, decade-long experiment with democracy are facing an important test Sunday as voters cast ballots in the second round of parliamentary elections. Turnout was just 11% in the first round of voting last month, as many disaffected Tunisians stayed away and the influential opposition Islamist party boycotted. The runoff elections Sunday are being watched around the Arab world. They're seen as a conclusive step in President Kais Saied's push to The 100-day test for new leaders and why Rishi Sunak is flunking it He promised an end to the degeneracy of the Johnson years, but the scandals keep coming and the prime minister seems too weak to deal with them Exclusive: Prime minister tells people of Ukraine the 'hearts of the British people' are with them	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Spokane, Washington Est. May 19, 1883 31° Partly Cloudy News > Features Stage listings Fri., Oct. 12, 2012 Jerry Sciarrio and Mark Pleasant in Spokane Civic Theatre's "The Producers." Heartsongs from the Edge of the World - P.o.P. (People of the Promise) Ministries Ministries and HeartSongs From the Voiceless will continue their mission of creating relationships through play in the performing arts between people of affluence and those living in poverty through this concert. Today, Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. (509) 227-7638. WSU Student Recitals - Today, 3:10 p.m., Christine Rushton, flute; 4:10 p.m., Sara Kochanski, soprano; and Nathan J. Straub, tenor. Washington State University, Bryan Hall Theatre, Pullman. Free. (509) 335-4148. BeGin! - Live music, cocktails, gallery cruising and an afterhours party. Acoustic showcase featuring: Folkinception, Marshall McLean, Hey is For Horses! Mark Ward, and DJ Locke. Today, 6-8 p.m., Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. Free, donations welcomes. (509) 363-5344. Magic of the Masters - Presented by Coeur d'Alene Symphony. Today, 7:30 p.m., North Idaho College, Schuler Performing Arts Center, 1000 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d'Alene. (208) 765-3833. The Montana Piano Trio - Resident piano trio at he University of Montana, Missoula. Today, 7:30 p.m., Steinway Piano Gallery, 13418 E. Nora Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 327-4266. Karla Bonoff & Nina Gerber (CANCELED) - In concert, presented by High Moon Music. Today, Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Sandpoint. $20. (208) 263-9191. Jazz Northwest - Music from the classic 1961 recording "Blues and the Abstract Truth" by Oliver Nelson will be performed by the WSU faculty ensemble. Proceeds from ticket sales benefit the School of Music Scholarship Fund. Part of the WSU Faculty Artist Series. Today, 8 p.m., Washington State University, Kimbrough Concert Hall, Pullman. $10/general, $5/seniors and students. (509) 335-4148. Spokane Symphony: Mahler's Resurrection Symphony - Oct. 13-14. A tribute to Gonzaga University's 125th anniversary year featuring the Spokane Symphony Chorale in collaboration with GU. Eckart Preu, conductor. Performances Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m., Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. $14-$44. (509) 624-1200. Celebrating Opportunity Community Banquet - The church hosts will begin tours of the facility at 4 p.m. which was reconstructed and dedicated in May 2004. A four-course dinner, prepared by Shogun Restaurant will be served at 6 p.m. Entertainment will follow at 7:30 p.m. Open to the public for dinner, concert or both, featuring music by Celtic Nots. Reservations requested. Saturday, Opportunity Presbyterian Church, 202 N. Pines Road, Spokane Valley. $15/dinner. (509) 924-9750. Live Music at Huckleberry's - Saturday: Andy Rumsey. 7-9 p.m., Huckleberry's Natural Market, 926 S. Monroe St. Free. (509) 624-1349. A Little Night Music - Benefits the Women's and Children's Free Restaurant with live music by the Sammy Eubanks band, live and silent auctions, culinary specialties created by chefs from Wild Sage, Manito Tap House, Clover, The Main Market Co-Op and Seasons of Coeur d'Alene. Saturday, 6 p.m., Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. $60/person. (509) 324-1995. Karen Drucker Concert - Spiritual musician and comedienne. Sunday, 1-2 p.m., Unity Church of North Idaho, 4465 N. 15th St., Coeur d'Alene. $15. (208) 772-1795. Organist Christopher Nelson - The featured work is J.S. Bach's Cantata No. 10, "Meine Seel erhebt den Herren" arranged for solo organ by Nelson in the style of Franz Liszt. Sunday, 4 p.m., St. John's Cathedral, 127 E. 12th Ave. $5. (509) 838-4277. UI Jazz Combo Series - Faculty recital. Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music, Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. $5/adults, $3/students and seniors. (208) 885-7251. Pianist Jon Schmidt - BYU Management Society, Spokane Chapter, presents pianist Schmidt with cellist Steven Sharp Nelson. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave. $12/advance, $17/day of show. (509) 624-1200. Beethoven: The Complete Works for Cello and Piano - Kevin Hekmatpanah, cello, from Gonzaga University; and Rajung Yang, piano, from University of Idaho. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music, Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. $5/adults, $3/students and seniors. (208) 885-7212. UI Guest Recital - "There's an App for That?" by Linda Holzer, piano. Holzer's performance features selections by composers Manuel Ponce, Claude Debussy and Frederic Chopin. Thursday, 7:30 p.m., University of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music, Haddock Performance Hall, 1010 Blake Ave., Moscow. $5/adults, $3/seniors and students. (208) 885-7212. Black and White Ball - Dance to live spun techno by DJ Gaga and calling by Susan Dankovich. Silent films will be projected onto the walls. Dress is black and white semiformal with catered appetizers. Presented by Spokane Folklore Society. Contra lessons at 6:30 p.m. and dance starts at 7 p.m. Tickets available at Chairs Coffee, 113 W. Indiana Ave. Saturday, Hamilton Studio, Toad Hall, 1427 W. Dean Ave. $15/general, $8/ages 13-18, free/age 12 and younger. (509) 747-2640. Free Beginning Belly Dance - Designed to provide basic belly dance skills and provide an active venue for all ages and all body sizes. Mondays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, Colfax Library, 102 S. Main St., Colfax. Free. (509) 397-4366. Model T Square Dancing Lessons - For singles and couples. Wednesday. 7-9 p.m., North Spokane Dance Center, 7424 N. Freya St. $3/lesson. (509) 768-3903. Comedian Brian Regan - Saturday, 8 p.m., INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $42.50-$47.50. (800) 325-SEAT. White Tie Improv - Presented by University of Idaho Theatre. Featuring short and long-form improv using audience suggestions from the University of Idaho's comedy Troupe. Open workshops to be part of the troupe will be held 4:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays in the Arena Theater on the first floor of UI Shoup Hall. Monday, 8 p.m., Kiva Theater, University of Idaho, 921 Campus Drive, Moscow. $2 show admission. (208) 885-6465. Comedy Open Mike - Thursday. Sign up by 7:30 p.m. 8 p.m., Uncle D's Comedy Underground, 1429 E. Liberty Ave. Free. "Malika Queen of the Cats" Puppet Theater - Show from Tears of Joy puppet theater. The performance is based on an Arabian fairy tale told through puppets. The show is 50 minutes long and appropriate for all ages. There is also a puppet workshop with the puppeteers from the company at 4:30 p.m. prior to the 5:30 p.m. show. Today, Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center, 405 N. William St., Post Falls. $7/show only, $15/workshop and show. (208) 457-8950. "Murder in Black & White" - Mystery dinner theater series. Today and Saturday and Oct. 19-20 at 6:30 p.m. Reservations required. Cutter Theatre, 302 Park St., Metaline Falls, Wash. $25. (509) 446-4108. "The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon"- Lake City High School's Troupe de Wolfe Productions presents this comedy about the untold stories of classic fairy tale characters. Shows today and Saturday and Thursday-Oct. 20 at 7 p.m., Lake City High School, 6101 N. Ramsey Road, Coeur d'Alene. $7/general admission, $5/students and seniors. (208) 769-0769. "The Producers" - Mel Brooks' Tony Award-winning musical presented by Spokane Civic Theatre. Directed by Marianne McLauglin. Shows Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m. Runs through Oct. 21. Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $22-$29. (509) 325-2507 or (800) 325-SEAT. "Oklahoma" - Lake City Playhouse presents Rogers and Hammerstein's "great American musical." Shows today and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave., Coeur d'Alene. $13.75-$19.75. (208) 667-1323. "Rumors"- Ignite! Community Theatre presents Neil Simon's farce, directed by Barry Brathovde. Shows today and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m., Ignite! Theatre, 10814 E. Broadway Ave., Spokane Valley. $20. (509) 795-0004. Founders Tribute: "The Male Animal" for Bob and Joan Welch (CANCELED) - Sunday, 7 p.m., Interplayers Theatre, 174 S Howard St. All tickets $15. (509) 455-7529. "Jersey Boys" (DATE CHANGES) - Thursday-Oct. 28. Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical tells the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. Part of the 2012-'13 Best of Broadway series. Shows scheduled for Oct. 29-Nov. 3 have been canceled. All ticket holders who purchased tickets for performances between Oct. 29 - Nov. 3 may exchange tickets for another performance or request a refund. Those affected by the schedule change should call TicketsWest or visit the Spokane Arena box office. INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. (800) 325-SEAT. "HONK! A Musical Tale of The Ugly Duckling" - Presented by Whitworth University Theatre Department. Anthony Drewe and George Stiles' musical adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen story, "The Ugly Duckling." Shows Thursday-Oct. 20 at 7:30 p.m. and matinees on Oct. 20-21 at 2 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $9/adults, $7/seniors and students. (509) 227-7404. 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'Our teenagers think we're some sort of drug dealers' Two mums launch cannabis oil business worth around £125k from their kitchen table Now, their business is thriving, and they sell an array of CBD products costing from £4.99 to £57.99 PA reporters Victoria Jones Samantha Day and Lorraine Clark with Hapi Hemp products (Image: Tim Steele Photography/PA Real Life) Two mums who made friends at the school gates joined forces to launch a cannabis oil business worth around £125,000 from their kitchen table. It came after cannabidiol (CBD) oil made Samantha Day, 49, feel like the "dark cloud" marring her life had lifted, following breast cancer in 2017. She then recommended it to her friend, Lorraine Clarke, 51, who had been struggling with her mental health. Since first trying it in 2018, the friends, of Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, have become such converts that they have joined forces to start their own CBD oil business Hapi Hemp - produced without the psychoactive agent THC that makes illegal cannabis users high. 'Unlikely' Second World War spy Noor Inayat Khan honoured with Blue Plaque Mum ditches veganism in favour of raw meat diet – wolfing down raw chicken, offal and eggs Former PA Samantha, who has three children, Matthew, 19, Michael, 17, and Megan, 15, with her contracts manager husband Gareth, 49, said: "People are shocked when we tell them we sell CBD oil. Our teenagers think we're some sort of drug dealers, but the benefits speak for themselves. "For years, I experienced low moods and extreme tiredness, to the point where I could barely bring myself to get off the sofa. "But within days of taking CBD, my energy levels were boosted, and my low moods disappeared – it felt like I had a rebirth. Neither Lorraine nor I have much business experience, but we both believe so passionately in CBD and want to help other people." Samantha Day and her husband (Image: PA Real Life) Samantha and Lorraine, who works in publishing and lives with her sons Oliver, 17, and William, 15, from a previous relationship, first became friends in 2014, after chatting at the school gates. Lorraine, whose partner Allan Butler, 52, is an electrical wholesale manager, said: "At first we just chatted about typical mum stuff. But then we got on to the subject of mental health and all that we'd been through and we started to confide in each other. "It was wonderful to have Samantha to chat to because often you can feel alone. Our relationship blossomed and throughout the years we've supported each other before going on to become business partners." At her wits' end, after a decade dogged by debilitating health problems, Samantha's difficulties began in her thirties, with endometriosis – a painful condition where tissue usually found in the lining of the womb grows in other parts of the body. Lorraine Clark pictured with her two sons (Image: PA Real Life) She said: "I was in constant agony and feeling very depressed. My hormones were all over the place." After trying painkillers and other medication to treat her symptoms – all to no avail – she eventually made the difficult decision to have a full hysterectomy at Peterborough's Fitzwilliam Hospital, in June 2008, aged 37, during which surgeons removed her uterus and ovaries. Initially, her pain eased and her mood lifted, but her good health and elevated mood were short-lived, as 18 months later, she started feeling exhausted and miserable. "I felt like I was walking around with my head in a fog," she said. "I always felt run down, like I was about to get a virus – but the virus never came. "I felt guilty, too, because I had a young family to take care of – but I felt constantly wiped out." Mum gives strangers the chance to win a £125,000 house for just £3 in a raffle After visiting her GP, Samantha was referred to a rheumatologist – a doctor that deals with musculoskeletal and autoimmune conditions – in mid-2011. Around six months later, after a series of blood and body functioning tests, she was diagnosed with chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia – a long-term condition that causes extreme tiredness, muscle stiffness, brain fog and pain all over the body. She was also found to have sleep apnoea, which occurs when the airway becomes too narrow during sleep, causing breathing to stop and start. Samantha was given a CPAP machine – a special device designed to put pressure into your airways to keep them open – as well as medication to control her pain, but she continued to struggle. Samantha Day during chemo (Image: PA Real Life) She said: "At that point, I felt so physically and mentally exhausted I could barely get off the sofa – none of the medication seemed to work. My laptop was my lifesaver, as I started researching ways to help myself and came across CBD oil. "But, much as the reviews were good, I was just a bit too scared to actually try it." Then, in another devastating blow, Samantha found a lump after waking in the middle of the night in late June 2017 with a pain in her right breast – which a biopsy at Peterborough City Hospital confirmed was stage three cancer. She continued: "I was devastated. I didn't want to die, I wanted to be there for my children. I was determined I was going to beat it." After eight rounds of aggressive chemotherapy, the 5cm tumour shrank and, in early 2018, Samantha had a lumpectomy – surgery to remove the remainder of the lump and its surrounding tissue – and four weeks of radiotherapy. Seeing a light at the end of the tunnel, when she was mid-way through radiotherapy, she became determined not to let her other health conditions rule her life. Samantha Day after cancer treatment (Image: PA Real Life) So, remembering her earlier research, she decided she was ready to try CBD oil – which was made legal in the UK in 2018, provided it is properly labelled, has been tested and contains less than 0.2 per cent THC- although the NHS stresses there is no guarantee that all products claiming to be medical cannabis, such as CBD oil, will be good quality, or can provide health benefits. "I'd had a serious brush with death, and it made me realise I needed to help myself," said Samantha. "I didn't want to feel tired and sad all the time anymore – I wanted to do something about it. "I started to take CBD oil drops every day and, within weeks, felt the benefits. It was incredible. I was like a new person. The dark cloud had finally been lifted." Mrs Hinch fan becomes a 'cleanfluencer' with thousands of Instagram followers Mum with incurable cancer surprises husband by turning her 40th birthday into a wedding vow renewal Once her radiotherapy finished, Samantha was told by doctors that the cancer had gone. She added: "I never got the official all clear as such. I still have to go for yearly scans to make sure it's not come back." Meanwhile, Lorraine had been battling her own demons after enduring three tragic miscarriages and a still birth between 1999 and 2002 – sending her into a deep depression. She recalled: "I suffered three miscarriages and then, I got pregnant again for the fourth time and I was six months pregnant when I went for a scan, the midwife told me she could no longer feel the baby's heartbeat. "The baby had passed and I had a stillbirth which was one of the worst days of my life. The doctors did some tests to find out what was wrong – but they didn't find a specific cause. Samantha Day after her cancer treatment finished (Image: PA Real Life) "The experience triggered awful panic attacks. I'd be out walking and would suddenly have this horrific feeling that something terrible was going to happen." Despite taking a high dose of anti-depressants, Lorraine continued to struggle with her mental health. Her low mood was compounded by the fact that she also has premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) – a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), symptoms of which can include feelings of hopelessness, anxiety, anger and tension, difficulty concentrating, tearfulness, lack of energy and even suicidal thoughts. "I was erratic," she said. "One week I was hyper and happy and the next I would be in a really dark place." By 2017, Lorraine had reached the end of her tether and, just like Samantha had done nine years earlier, decided to have a hysterectomy. But sadly, while recovering, she contracted a viral infection which landed her back in hospital, bedbound for seven weeks. The delay in returning to normality took its toll on her mental health and she became consumed by panic once again. Hearing about her friend's plight, Samantha suggested she try CBD oil. At first, Lorraine was sceptical, but eventually she agreed. "It was something I'd researched and considered before – I'm a sucker for trying a new product – but I was a little sceptical," she said. "Bit Samantha was just so passionate about it – it completely won me over. It didn't hit me straight away, but after a few months, I felt a lot calmer and was sleeping much better." Determined to extol the virtues of CBD to others, in February 2019, the women joined forces and set up their own business, Hapi Hemp. Teen with lifelong fear of furry animals set to get a dog after hypnotherapy session 'cured' her Teen who revised for exams while having chemotherapy lands university spot to become doctor Samantha explained: "We were just two mums sitting around the kitchen table chatting when we came up with the idea, but we were determined to bring it to life. "We tapped up our friends, family and credit cards and managed to stump up £5,000 each to invest. From there, we researched into CBD as we were determined to bring to life a product that was high quality, authentic and safe." She added: "We wanted to up the game within the CBD industry – because there can be a lot of cowboys – and make good quality products. (Image: Tim Steele Photograph/PA Real Life) "We didn't want to create just CBD oil – we wanted to create something with a more holistic approach, for women, that was more personal and made women, just like us, feel safe and happy to use." Despite being new to the world of business, Samantha and Lorraine wasted no time in researching CBD oil suppliers and even managed to secure an investment. "With coronavirus it's been a bit tough – but we've built the business from nothing so we have the sheer grit and determination to make it work," Samantha. Now, their business is thriving, and they sell an array of CBD products costing from £4.99 to £57.99. Lorraine said: "We sell all sorts of CBD oils and teas, which are blended with rosemary, chamomile and lemon balm, making them even more calming. We've recently launched a new product – a CBD super food powder, which is mixed with turmeric." She added: "We would love to one day see our brand in high street retailers. "CBD oil has given me a new lease of life and the fact we're now able to help other people is just brilliant. We're just two mums with an idea and a lot of passion, but we've totally transformed our lives and we hope we can do the same for other people." And Samantha echoes her pal's sentiments, claiming that the oil has helped her to move on from her health ordeal and focus on the future. She said: "Since I started taking CBD oil, people have stopped seeing me as a poorly person and started seeing me as a businesswoman. "I couldn't have done any of this without Lorraine. We're total opposites, but we complement each other. She's supported me through some of my toughest times and been there as my confidante – now we're business partners. "It's daunting to start a new business in your forties – but with Lorraine by my side, I always knew we'd make it work." I'm A Celebrity... 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First Jerusalem Marathon hits City of Gold streets Two days after bombing, more than 10,000 participants forecast for Friday's festivities in the Holyland capital. By DANIEL BLAS nir barkat_311 (photo credit: Marc Israel Sellem) The first-ever Jerusalem Marathon will go ahead as planned on Friday morning despite the terror attack that killed one woman and wounded 39 people on Wednesday afternoon when a bag exploded next to a bus stop across the street from the Jerusalem International Convention Center (Binyanei Ha'uma), near the capital's western entrance. "Our answer to the murderous terrorists is that we will never stop running," Jerusalem mayor Nir Barkat said at the Marathon's gala dinner on Wednesday night. "Jerusalem doesn't stop and won't stop. The real Jerusalem will be showcased in the marathon. A peaceful, happy and healthy city which is more beautiful than ever." The world's holiest – and maybe hilliest – city will play host to the first-ever Jerusalem Marathon on Friday. Over 10,000 runners from 40 countries worldwide will step off from the Knesset at seven o'clock in the morning, ending at Sacher Park. Runners competing in the half-marathon, the 10- and 4.2- kilometer races, and the 400-meter charity race for the Shalva organization begin an hour after the full marathon. Jerusalem has hosted a halfmarathon for the past two decades. Mayor Barkat, a veteran of five marathons, saw advantages to bringing the 26.2 mile (42 kilometer) race to his city after running the New York Marathon last year. "The marathon is an important economic driving force for the city and will bring many runners and spectators to the capital," he said. The marathon is likely to boost tourism, which has been improving steadily. In 2010, Israel's capital met 3.5 million tourists, 26 percent more than the previous year. The Municipality of Jerusalem announced that hotels are booked to capacity with 4,000 runners and journalists from the international media staying locally over the weekend. "The city is proud to be the hosts for this truly historic event," said Uri Menachem, Director of the Jerusalem Sports authority. Running in Jerusalem is about more than just the race itself. The views of 5,000+ years of history are "phenomenal" and "breathtaking," according to Barkat. The race passes into the Old City and along its walls, Mount of Olives, Sultan's Pool, Ammunition Hill, and other sites. For many runners, competing in the Holy City has a religious aspect as well. "Running the marathon – whose origins lie in ancient Athens–in Jerusalem poetically symbolizes Jewish survival in the face of Hellenism and many other cultures that have assailed it," said New Yorker Marshall Huebner, who is running to raise money as part of a Yad Vashem/Blue Card joint team. Three participants – one Jew, one Muslim, and one Christian–in the marathon will wear shirts that read "Three religions; One God." For other runners, religion is what will get them through the marathon. Friday's race will be the twentieth marathon for Lisa Jackson. The South African native who currently lives in London, England, runs in a summer dress and a flamingo hat as a form of entertainment for the crowd. She and her husband, Graham, are nervous about the course's difficulty. "I'm going to need some help from above," Lisa said, pointing skyward. "It's not as difficult as one would expect," Nir Barkat assured reporters at a dinner Wednesday night, stressing that his goal is to "put Jerusalem on the international marathon map." Barkat plans to run the halfmarathon this year and hopes to run the full marathon next year, at the Second Jerusalem International Marathon on March 16th, 2012. There was some worry in the wake of Wednesday's bombing, right across the street from where a pre-race Sports, Health and Leisure Exhibition was held. However, Barkat and other local government officials assured runners and reporters at the Mamilla Hotel that the race would go on, as an indication of Israel's resilience and unwillingness to feel threatened by terrorists. The mayor finished his remarks by honoring guest of honor Rosa Mota, one of the world's best runners in the 20th century, and other elite runners. Elite runners this year will compete for the $11,500 in total prize money, to be divided between the top five finishers, and bonuses for men breaking 2:22:00 and women breaking 2:40:18. There is $5,000 at stake for half-marathoners and $3,000 on the line for those running the 10-kilometer race. On Thursday night, runners gathered for a pasta party, the traditional pre-marathon meal high in carbohydrates. A portion of the dinner was held by candle-light to raise awareness of global warming. The marathon will be broadcast live along the route on screens and on television by Sport 1, beginning at 6:45 a.m.	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
2015 – EHF Executive Board Meeting 20 August 21 Aug, 2015 \| Featured, Minutes Minutes of the Executive Board Meeting London & Partners Office Marijke Fleuren (President), Carola Meyer, Mika Rihtilä, Jorge Alcover, Leonardas Caikauskas, Inez Cooper, Bjorn Isberg, Walter Kapounek, Angus Kirkland, Simon Mason, Ludmila Pastorova, Gianni Rossi Apologies for Absence: Jane Brennan, Operations Manager ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~oOo~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Minutes of the meetings held on the 19th & 20th June in Brussels, Belgium were signed by the President as a true record. President's Welcome: The President welcomed the Executive Board to London, and thanked England Hockey, and London & Partners for arranging the wonderful location for the Executive Board meeting which provided beautiful views over iconic London landmarks. Since the last Board meeting several tournaments were successfully held around Europe: U18 Youth Championships took place in Santandar, with Championship II Men Boys in Calais, Girls in Mori, and Championship III Boys in Minsk, Girls in Sveti Ivan Zelina. The President congratulated the winners in Santandar Germany (Boys) and the Netherlands (Girls), as well as all the teams earning promotion. Championships II, III & IV Championship II Men & Women took place in Prague, with other tournaments being held in Lisbon, Vilnius and Sveti Ivan Zelina again. The President congratulated all teams who had earned promotion, in particular Poland & Austria men and Ireland and Czech Republic Women who will take part in the EuroHockey Championships in 2017 FIH Report Marijke Fleuren reported on the most recent meeting of the FIH Executive Board The President reported that it would shortly be announced that the FIH EB had accepted unanimously to revert back to 6 v 6 for Hockey Indoor. It was also apparent that other innovations would be considered on the coming months. The President also reported that a presentation was received on the future Event Portfolio. It was clear a lot of work had been done but a lot more was needed to do. The President stressed that we, as Europe, could offer 30 days of top Hockey for TV broadcasters. It is important therefore that our top events continue to be an integral part of any new portfolio. 27th General Assembly, London, England The Director General reported on the EHF General Assembly. The procedure and agenda for the 27th General Assembly due to take place on 21st August was discussed and agreed. The President thanked the Board for their contributions and noted that she looked forward to an excellent General Assembly and EuroHockey Championships over the coming days. PreviousUnibet EuroHockey Championships – Women B Pool Overview Next27th EHF General Assembly, London, England Eurosport 2 to cover 11 of the 16 EHL KO16 and Final 4 Games HC Bloemendaal to host EHL KO16/FINAL 4 EHF Indoor Competitions Committee meets in Brussels UDP 2014 Update: New group, graduation and great appointments	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Northwest USA Malls & Shopping Centers Hotels $$$ Museums and Culture Rogue Valley Mall, Oregon 1600 North Riverside Ave. - Medford, OR 97501 http://www.rvm.com It's time to make a trip to Rogue Valley Mall for the best in shopping, entertainment and dining! Whether you enjoy a relaxing dinner at one of the mall's restaurants or spend the day shopping at all your favorite stores, Rogue Valley Mall offers a complete entertainment experience. Plaza Mall, Alaska 2417 Tongass Avenue - Ketchikan, AK 99901 http://www.ketchikanplaza.com/ <iframe id='palyer2' width="300" height="250" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/jCOI1BwvQgc?rel=0&cc_load_policy=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe id='palyer2'> The Plaza is located in Ketchikan, Alaska, the first northbound port of call along Alaska's beautiful inside passage. Breathtaking scenery and authentic Native communities provide the base foundation for tourism to our historic city. Silver Lake Mall, Idaho 200 W. Hanley Avenue - Coeur d' Alene, ID 83815 http://www.silverlakemall.com It's time to make a trip to Silver Lake Mall for the best in shopping, entertainment and dining! Whether you enjoy a relaxing dinner at one of the mall's restaurants or spend the day shopping at all your favorite stores, Silver Lake Mall offers a complete entertainment experience. Heritage Mall, Oregon 1895 14th Ave SE - Albany, OR 97322 http://www.heritagemall.com Bridgeport Village, Oregon 7455 SW Bridgeport Road Suite 205 - Tigard , OR 97224 http://www.bridgeport-village.com/ Bridgeport Village is the Pacific Northwest's preeminent fashion and lifestyle shopping center. Consisting of 500,000 sq.ft., the center offers an outstanding and enviable array of the regions first and exclusive one of a kind and internationally renowned stores and boutiques including Coach, Cole Haan, The Container Store, Crate & Barrel, Z-Gallerie, Eileen Fisher, Patrick James, MAC Cosmetics, Tommy Bahama, Under U 4 Men along with the first Coldwater Creek Spa and the largest Regal Cinema in the state-- now with an IMAX Theater. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org" target="new">Source</a> Columbia Center, Washington 1321 N. Columbia Center Blvd. - Kennewick, WA 99336 http://www.simon.com/mall/default.aspx?ID=234 As Southeastern Washington's largest regional mall, Columbia Center provides the stores you love. Macy's, JCPenney, Sears and Toys 'R' Us anchor the center while Barnes & Noble, Azteca Mexican Restaurant and an 8-screen Regal Cinemas Theater create an exciting entertainment complex. You'll find plenty of great reasons to shop Columbia Center including Abercrombie & Fitch, American Eagle, Pacific Sunwear and Wilson's The Leather Experts. Stop by soon because we've got the stores you love! Three Rivers Mall, Washington 51 Three Rivers Drive - Kelso, WA 98626 http://www.threeriversmall.com Find yourself here! Three Rivers Mall is conveniently located right off I-5 at exit 39. Shop from over 60 stores including Macy*s, Sears, JCPenney, Pier 1, Target, and Safeway. A pleasant atmosphere and friendly employees make your shopping experience enjoyable. Salem Center, Oregon 401 Center Street NE - Salem, OR 97301 http://www.salemcenter.com Located in the heart of downtown Salem, Salem Center offers the best in shopping, entertainment and dining. Spend your day shopping in your favorite stores including Nordstrom, Aeropostale, American Eagle Outfitters, Bath & Body Works, Hot Topic, Christopher & Banks, Gap and so much more. Need a break from shopping? Enjoy dinner at one of Salem Center's many dining options and then sit back at the movies while enjoying all the latest new releases. Imagine getting it all done! South Hill Mall, Washington 3500 S. Meridan, Unit 494 - Puyallup, WA http://www.southhill-mall.com Shop, dine and play at one of over 120 stores, five restaurants, health club and cinema! Your stores. Frontier Mall, Wyoming 1400 DELL RANGE BOULEVARD - Cheyenne, WY http://www.frontiermall.com <iframe id='palyer10' width="300" height="250" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/jCOI1BwvQgc?rel=0&cc_load_policy=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe id='palyer10'> Shop the Mall! You'll find everything from fashion apparel to video games at your favorite shopping place. While you're shopping for you and your family, don't forget the gifts! We've got birthday, graduation, wedding and holiday gift ideas for everyone: clothing, jewelry, music and even Gift Cards valid at participating CBL Malls nationwide. Pioneer Place, Oregon 700 SW Fifth Avenue - Portland, OR 97204 http://www.pioneerplace.com Downtown Portland is buzzing with activity. And it's not just the coffee. There is an energy here that charges every moment with fun and excitement. In the heart of downtown, you'll find Pioneer Place – four city blocks filled with shopping, dining and entertainment in Portland's retail core. In fact, it's all yours to explore. Add tax-free shopping, and you're certain to have the time of your life. Rimrock Mall, Montana 300 S 24th St W - Billings, MT 59102 http://www.rimrockmall.com Rimrock Mall, located in Billings, Montana, is Montana's largest shopping destination with over 100 specialty shops and five anchor stores: Dillard's Women's & Children's, Dillards Men's & Home, JCPenney, Herberger's and Scheel's All Sports. Rimrock Mall boasts the state's largest collection of national and local retailers including: Abercrombie & Fitch, Bath and Body Works, Eddie Bauer, Gap, Victoria's Secret, and many more! <br> Rimrock Mall recently opened many new stores including Talbots, Coldwater Creek, Chico's, Starbucks, Motherhood Maternity, and Aeropostale. The mall also includes a 10-screen state-of-the-art movie theater (Wynnsong 10). The mall celebrates its 30th Anniversary in the Billings community with new stores, store remodels and much more. Everett Mall, Washington 1402 SE Everett Mall Way - Everett, WA 98208 http://www.everettmall.org Grand Teton Mall, Idaho 2300 East 17th Street - Idaho Falls, ID 83404 http://www.grandtetonmall.com Grand Teton Mall recently completed a multi-million dollar renovation which included revitalizing the center's interior and adding all new family friendly amenities. A new color palate, tile flooring and additional lighting have brightened the centers feel and made this regional shopping center an outstanding centerpiece of the community. <br> The renovation project was completed with the addition of a 26,500 Barnes & Noble Bookseller featuring a Starbucks Café, Wi-Fi services, Barnes & Noble Jr. children's area with over 15,000 titles and the ability to listen to over 200,000 music titles with their RedDotNet technology. Clackamas Town Center, Oregon 12000 SE 82nd Avenue - Portland, OR 97266 http://www.clackamastowncenter.com With over 1.2 million square feet of retail space, Clackamas Town Center offers the best in shopping, entertainment and dining. Spend the day shopping at one of the 185 stores offered at Clackamas Town Center, or enjoy a relaxing meal at one of the restaurants. <br> Enjoy tax-free shopping at Oregon's only Meier & Frank Home Store, Nordstrom, Abercrombie & Fitch, Ann Taylor Loft, Bombay, Kitchen Kaboodle, Your Northwest and much more! You can bring the kids to The Children's Place and Gymboree, while your teens enjoy Hollister, Forever 21, Hot Topic and Aeropostale. Alderwood Mall, Washington 3000 184th Street SW - Lynnwood, WA 98037 http://www.alderwoodmall.com Find your signature style and personal trademarks at Nordstrom, Macy's, JCPenney, Sears and throughout our outstanding collection of more than 175 shops. <BR> Venture outdoors to The Village at Alderwood to experience upscale retailers like Pottery Barn, Williams-Sonoma, REI, Borders, Eddie Bauer, Chico's, Apple, and Ann Taylor Loft. <BR> Satisfy your individual taste for food and fun at one of five full-service restaurants and the 16-screen Loews Theatres. Spokane Valley Mall, Washington 14700 East Indiana Avenue - Spokane Valley, WA 99216 http://www.spokanevalleymall.com It's time to make a trip to Spokane Valley Mall for the best in shopping, entertainment and dining! Whether you enjoy a relaxing dinner at one of the mall's restaurants or spend the day shopping at all your favorite stores, Spokane Valley Mall offers a complete entertainment experience. Lancaster Mall, Oregon 831 Lancaster Dr. NE - Salem, OR 97301 http://www.lancastermall.com Lancaster Mall, Salem Oregon. With more than 100 stores including 17 eateries you will find what you are looking for at Lancaster Mall. Cedar Hills Crossing, Oregon 14288 Southwest Allen Boulevard - Beaverton, OR 9700 http://www.cedarhillscrossing.com Cedar Hills Crossing has been in operation since 1969, and is located approximately at the intersection of SW Cedar Hills Boulevard and Jenkins Road. An underground chemical release at the site was discovered in the 1980s. Considerable analysis of this release, along with other on site environmental factors, has been conducted to provide for safety of mall patrons and area residents. At least through the period 1970 to 1990 (the interval when the release occurred) the center functioned in compliance with most local governmental standards for environmental regulation. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org" target="new">Source</a> Holiday Village Mall, Montana 1200 10th Ave. South - Great Falls, MT 59405 http://www.holidayvillagemall.com The Great Falls market is a 14 county region in North Central Montana. Of those 14 counties, Cascade County is the largest, with a population of approximately 79,000 people. The secondary trade area includes 13 counties and southern Alberta, Canada. Population of those counties is approximately 152,000. Bellevue Square, Washington NE 8th & Bellevue Way - Bellevue, WA http://www.bellevuesquare.com Kemper Development Company is a fourth generation, family-owned real estate and development company best known for its development and management of Bellevue Square. This company has a continued focus on and interest in the growth and development of the Eastside. Kemper Development Company and its affiliates have continued to focus on development, ownership, management and leasing of its properties in the Eastside market. Westlake Center, Washington 400 Pine Street - Seattle, WA 98101 http://www.westlakecenter.com Located in the heart of downtown Seattle, Westlake Center is a four-story, glass enclosed retail pavilion (with a Food Court on the Upper Level) offering a mix of national reputation retailers and a unique selection of the finest quality regional merchandise. The Center offers a high-energy, one-of-a-kind urban shopping environment. Pony Village Mall, Oregon 1611 Virginia Ave - North Bend, OR 97459 http://www.ponyvillagemall.com Southgate Mall, Montana 2901 Brooks St - Missoula, MT 59801 http://www.shopsouthgate.com Visit a place with endless skies and endless possibilities – experience Montana's premier shopping and dining destination – Southgate Mall. You'll find everything under the Big Sky, including more than 100 superb specialty stores and brand favorites, not to mention one-of-a-kind "made in Montana" items, casual and fine dining, plus a multitude of personal services. Boise Towne Square, Idaho 350 North Milwaukee - Boise, ID 83704 http://www.boisetownesquare.com It's time to make a trip to Boise Towne Square for the best in shopping, entertainment and dining! Whether you enjoy a relaxing dinner at one of the mall's restaurants or spend the day shopping at all your favorite stores, Boise Towne Square offers a complete entertainment experience. Karcher Mall, Idaho 1509 Caldwell Blvd - Nampa, ID 83651 http://shopkarchermall.com Karcher Mall is an enclosed shopping mall in the city of Nampa, Idaho, USA. The mall, which is believed to be the first enclosed shopping mall in Idaho, opened in 1965 and has been redeveloped several times since. As of 2008, the mall comprises more than thirty stores, with Burlington Coat Factory, Macy's, Macy's Clearance Center, Ross Dress For Less, and Steve & Barry's as anchor stores. The mall is owned by Milan Properties, Inc. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org" target="new">Source</a> Bend River Mall, Oregon 3188 North Highway 97 - Bend, OR 97701 http://www.bendrivermall.com Bend River Promenade brings you the latest in shopping fashions, home decor and products that make life better. We are dedicated to helping you and your family have an excellent shopping experience when you visit Bend River Promenade. SouthShore Mall, Washington 1017 South Boone Street - Aberdeen, WA 98520 http://www.southshoremall.com Featuring JCPenney, Sears, a new state-of-the-art 10-screen theatre with stadium seating, over 50 specialty shops, restaurants and a play area for the kids, SouthShore Mall offers a terrific shopping, dining and entertainment experience for the whole family! White Mountain Mall, Wyoming 2441 Foothill Blvd. - Rock Springs, WY 82901 http://www.whitemountainmall.com Oakway Center, Oregon 2350 Oakmont Way # 204 - Eugene, OR 97401 http://www.oakwaycenter.com Jantzen Beach Mall, Oregon 1405 Jantzen Beach Center - Portland, OR 97217 http://www.jantzenbeachsupercenter.com Jantzen Beach SuperCenter is a diverse retail center, which includes a 350,000 square foot enclosed mall surrounded by national big box tenants. Jantzen Beach SuperCenter greets our northern neighbors with Oregon's tax-free shopping, located on Hayden Island adjacent to Interstate 5, at the Oregon/ Washington border. Kalispell Center Mall, Montana 20 N Main St - Kalispell, MT 59901 http://www.kalispellcentermall.com Crossroads Bellevue, Washington NE 8th & 156th Ave. NE - Bellevue, WA http://www.crossroadsbellevue.com At Crossroads Bellevue, we've got all the elements you need to get creative and express yourself. <br> Start digging in our 40 acre shopping district and you're sure to uncover a little bit of your personality. With everything from home furnishings to art and crafting supplies, books and music to shoes and unique fashion, you'll find just the thing to piece together a world uniquely yours. Lakewood Town Center, Washington 5731 Main Street SW - Lakewood , WA 98499 http://www.shoplakewoodtownecenter.com/Promotion/Privacy/Index.htm Lakewood Town Center. While we make every attempt to ensure that prices are listed accurately, we assume no responsibility for accuracy of price information. To verify availability and pricing, please call the retailer directly. If you find pricing or availability errors, please let us know here Pine Ridge Mall, Idaho 4155 Yellowstone Highway - Chubbuck, ID 83202 http://www.pineridgemall.com Pine Ridge Mall offers your whole family a terrific shopping experience! Over 70 of your favorite stores, including Zumiez, Pac Sun, Red Lobster, Me-N'-Lous Family Restaurant, American Eagle, Buckle, JCPenney, Dillard's, Sears, Bon Macy, Idaho Unlimited, Waldenbooks, and Bath & Body Works. Magic Valley Mall, Idaho 1485 East Pole Line Road - Twin Falls, ID 83301 http://www.magicvalleymall.com Magic Valley Mall is a shopping mall located in Twin Falls, Idaho. The mall opened in 1986 and is named after the Magic Valley region of Idaho. The Magic Valley Mall soon supplanted the older Blue Lakes Mall as a major shopping location in southern Idaho. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org" target="new">Source</a> Gateway Mall, Oregon 3000 Gateway Street - Springfield, OR 97477 http://www.gatewaymall.com Gateway Mall features great shopping at over 80 stores! Catch the latest blockbuster on one of the 29 theater screens, work out at the 24-hour fitness center or enjoy a meal at one of our 14 eateries. Family-friendly amenities include a nursing/family lounge and an indoor play area, located near HomeTown Buffet. Bellis Fair, Washington One Bellis Fair Parkway - Bellingham, WA 98226 http://www.bellisfair.com You'd find all your favorite stores, a Children's Play Area, and a Family Lounge and Restroom. You'd stop by Bellis Fair Customer Service to pick up a Kids FunPack, complete with coloring sheet, crayons and other neat stuff. You'd get a special two for one pretzel deal from Auntie Anne's with every stroller rental. And then you'd realize that Bellis Fair is that place. SuperMall of the Great West, Washington 1101 SuperMall Way - Auburn, WA 98001 http://www.supermall.com Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall, Alaska 320 West 5th Avenue - Anchorage, AK 99501 Many of the mall's stores are exclusive to the center within the state of Alaska, including The Body Shop, Banana Republic, Eddie Bauer, Gymboree and Sullivan's Steakhouse. Don't forget Simon Gift Cards! They're now available in the Mall Office, Monday-Friday, 9:00am to 4:30pm. Use them anywhere Visa debit cards are accepted. Plan a visit to Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall today! NorthTown Mall, Washington 4750 North Division - Spokane, WA 99207 http://www.northtownmall.com It's time to make a trip to NorthTown Mall for the best in shopping, entertainment and dining! Whether you enjoy a relaxing dinner at one of the mall's restaurants or spend the day shopping at all your favorite stores, NorthTown Mall offers a complete entertainment experience. Eastridge Mall, Wyoming 601 Southeast Wyoming Blvd. - Casper, WI 82609 http://www.shopeastridge.com It's time to take a trip to Eastridge Mall for the best in shopping, entertainment and dining! We have many exciting new stores to visit including: American Eagle, Hot Topic, Journeys, Motherhood Maternity, PacSun and Zumiez, as well as some of your favorite stores: Athlete's Foot, Bath & Body Works, Bradley Aveda Day Spa, Corral West, Flaming Wok, The Galilean and Merlin's Mystics. MarcSoft Computing, LLC All rights reserved. Privacy Policy	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Home > News > The consumer contracts (Information, cancellation and additional charges) regulations 2013 Ally Tow, SENIOR ASSOCIATE - CHARTERED LEGAL EXECUTIVE The consumer contracts (Information, cancellation and additional charges) regulations 2013 If you are a trader who sells goods, services or digital content to a consumer then these Regulations will apply to you. These Regulations come into effect on 13 June 2014 and apply to all contracts made on or after that date, save for a few specific exceptions such as gambling, financial services and the rental of residential premises. They replace the existing The Consumer Protection (Distance Selling) Regulations 2000 and The Cancellation of Contracts made in a Consumer's Home or Place of Work etc Regulations 2008 which will cease to apply as from that date. Traders' obligations There are three types of agreement which a trader can enter into with a consumer. The type of contract and the traders' related obligations vary depending on whether the contract is signed at the traders' premises and/or whether the trader and consumer are both physically present at the time the contract is concluded. The key obligations for traders are as follows: (a) Before the consumer is bound by the contract, the trader must provide the consumer with certain information as set out in the Regulations together with a cancellation form, if applicable. (b) Within a reasonable period of time after the conclusion of the contract but in any event not later than the time of delivery of the goods/before performance begins of any service supplied under the contract, the trader must give the consumer a copy of the signed contract or confirmation of the contract. (c) In distance contracts, where the contract is concluded by electronic means, if the contract places the consumer under an obligation to pay, the trader must provide additional information to the consumer as set out in the Regulations and make it explicitly clear that acknowledgment of the order imposes an obligation on the consumer to pay. Where placing an order entails activating a button or similar function, the trader must ensure that this is labelled in an easily legible manner making it clear that there is an obligation to pay. (d) In distance contracts, where the contract may be concluded by telephone, the trader must provide certain information to the consumer at the outset of the conversation and state the commercial reasons for the call. Information to be provided by the trader The information to be supplied varies depending on the type of contract. The key information to be supplied includes the following: The main characteristics of the goods or services to be supplied/provided. The identity of the trader including address and contact details. The total price for the goods/services or, where the nature of the contract is such that the price cannot reasonably be calculated in advance, the manner in which the price is to be calculated. Where applicable, any additional delivery charges. Where applicable, the arrangements for payment, delivery, performance and the time by which the trader undertakes to deliver the goods or to perform the service. Where applicable, the trader's complaints procedure. In the case of a sales contract, a reminder that the trader is under a legal duty to supply goods that conform with the contract. Where applicable, the existence and conditions of the after-sales services and commercial guarantees. Where applicable, the duration of the contract or where the contract is of indeterminate duration or is to be extended automatically, the conditions for terminating the contract. Where a right to cancel exists, the conditions, time limit and procedures for exercising that right together with details of any costs the consumer will have to bear if he chooses to ask the trader to proceed with the contract before the expiry of the cancellation period. Where applicable, that the consumer will have to bear the cost of returning the goods in the case of cancellation and, for distance contracts, if the goods, by their nature, cannot normally be returned by post, the cost of returning the goods. Where applicable, the existence of any relevant codes of conduct. Where the consumer has a right to cancel, the trader must provide the consumer with a written form of cancellation notice. The relevant period for cancellation, the so-called "cooling-off" period" is 14 days from the date when the contract was concluded. No reason has to be given by the consumer for his cancellation. If the consumer does cancel the contract during the cooling-off period, the trader has to reimburse all payments received by the consumer including the costs of delivery, save for supplementary costs if the consumer chose a specific type of delivery over and above that offered as standard by the trader. The trader may be able make a deduction from the sum reimbursed for loss in value of any goods supplied in certain circumstances. The reimbursement, which must be made using the same method of payment as the consumer used for the initial transaction, must not be unduly delayed. The Regulations go on to set out the latest date on which the reimbursement should be made which vary depending upon whether the contract is for the sale of goods or supply of services and whether the goods/services have been delivered/performed, the goods returned by the time of the cancellation and/or if the goods are to be collected by the trader. Additional payments/help-line charges No payment is payable in addition to that agreed for the trader's main obligation unless, before the consumer became bound by the contract, the trader obtained the consumer's express consent – a pre-ticked box on a website would not amount to having obtained the consumer's "express consent". Any telephone line operated by the trader for the purpose of allowing consumers to contact the trader in relation to contracts entered into with the trader must not result in a charge to the consumer which exceeds the basic rate telephone charges – premium rate telephone lines are now prohibited. If the contract is a sales contract, unless the trader and consumer have otherwise, agreed, the contract is to be treated as including a term that the trader must deliver the goods to the consumer. Unless there is an agreed time or period, the contract is to be treated as including a term that the trader must deliver the goods without undue delay and in any event, not more than 30 days after the day on which the contract is concluded. Failure to comply/offences In most circumstances if a trader fails to comply with the Regulations, the consumer can normally treat the contract as being at an end and the trader will be obliged to reimburse any monies which the consumer has been paid. An officer, and/or body corporate, who fails to comply with the obligations under the Regulations may be also guilty of an offence and may, upon conviction, be liable to a fine of up to £5,000.00. For further information, please contact our Dispute Resolution Team on 0118 952 7206 or submit an enquiry. 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Venezuelan talks to resume in Oslo Norway's foreign ministry announced during the weekend that it will host new talks aimed at resolving the conflicts that have turned Venezuela into what some experts now consider a "lawless country." Representatives for both sides later confirmed their presence. The ministry, which already has hosted talks aimed at resolving the conflicts, announced that the main political players in Venezuela had "decided to return to Oslo" this week to continue the process facilitated by Norway. "We reiterate our commitment to continue supporting the search for an agreed-upon solution between the parties in Venezuela," the ministry wrote. Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Søreide repeated that Norway "commends the parties for their efforts and appreciates their disposition." Disputed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has thanked Norway for its efforts to find a solution, while opposition leader Juan Guaido confirmed Sunday that he will be represented at the talks. Guaido has claimed that he's the rightful president of Venezuela. "We will speak with both the Norwegian government and representaives for the regime," Guaido said in a prepared statement. He called the Norwegian initiative to seek peace "one of many. The talks will once again be held at an as yet undisclosed location.	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
'Whitey' The Kid: Bank Robber, Fugitive And Snitch In The '50s11:07 <iframe width="100%" height="124" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" src="https://player.wbur.org/news/2012/05/30/bulger-i"></iframe> David BoeriTwitter First in a two-part series. (Update: Here's Part 2.) We have known since the 1990s that James "Whitey" Bulger was a secret FBI informant going back to the '70s. But thanks to newly obtained government documents, we now know Bulger started snitching on fellow criminals back in the 1950s. Bulger's career would culminate with the corruption of the FBI and alleged murders of criminal informants following tips from agents who protected him. In all, Bulger is charged with 19 murders, although former associates say Bulger claimed to have killed far more than that. As the 82-year-old Bulger heads toward a trial set for November, we have made some surprising discoveries about Bulger at age 26. 'Take My Hand, I'm A Stranger In Paradise...' BOSTON — You want to put the era in perspective? Tony Bennett was young. The song "Stranger in Paradise" was new. That year, 1955, was closer in time to the Spanish-American War than to this November's trial date. And "Sonny" Bulger, as some people still called him, was stealing from the backs of trucks. "Whitey's in his mid-20s," said former Boston Globe reporter Dick Lehr. "And tailgating is the stuff of teenagers." Lehr and his fellow former Globe reporter Gerry O'Neill are writing the biography of James Bulger. "He's got to move on to the new big thing, and at the time in the '50s, bank robbery was where the action was," Lehr said. Starting that May, Whitey and his accomplices robbed banks in Pawtucket, Melrose and Hammond, Ind. He jumped onto bank counters, never bothered with a disguise, and pointed two guns when ordering everyone to the floor. "It was one night in 1955, the first time I ever ran into Whitey," recalled retired Boston Police Detective Eddie Walsh. In 1955 he was a rookie cop; he's 90 now. "Him and Stevie [Flemmi], they were bad guys, you know," Walsh said. "They were vicious guys, boy." Bulger The Snitch Steel-hard, stand-up, contemptuous of weakness, the last person in the world to ever rat someone out. Bulger's persona was forged of this for decades, until the late 1990s, when federal Judge Mark Wolf blew the image to bits by exposing Bulger as a protected, secret FBI informant set loose in the '70s. But FBI files and prison records recently obtained by Lehr and O'Neill reveal that Bulger began ratting people out in 1956. I showed the files to Kevin Weeks, Bulger's surrogate son. "Does it surprise you," I asked him, "that even back then he was ratting people out?" "You know, if you had asked me that prior to the indictments of '94, '95, I would have said 'never,' " Weeks said. But it's still news to Weeks that Bulger began snitching the same year Kevin was born. Weeks smiles at what the files reveal about the clever machinations of his former boss. They involve the young Bulger's Machiavellian use of his own girlfriend to get out of a jam. Bulger had been a lady's man for a while, but now he was a bank robber and a lady's man, and he had a woman with him, a girlfriend two years older named Jacquie McAuliffe, who lived in Southie. Bulger's former girlfriend, Jacquie Martin, died in 2010 (Courtesy) She read the FBI description of her in a 1956 warrant for his arrest: "Five foot, six inches, 118 pounds, blue eyes, platinum blonde hair, very attractive, model-type." When the usually tight-lipped FBI is moved to employ an adverb, as in "very" attractive, you know she was striking. "They are believed to be riding in a 1951 Oldsmobile 98," the warrant continues. Jacquie and Jim traveled as Mr. and Mrs. Bulger. Back in Southie her married name was Martin and she had a 6-year-old daughter. Out on the road as Mrs. Bulger, she acted as a lookout from the backseat, according to the FBI, while Bulger and an accomplice named Richard Barchard robbed the Hoosier State Bank in Hammond, Ind., in November 1955. The outlaws celebrated in Chicago, but by January the FBI had a warrant for Whitey's arrest. "If located, hold car and occupants... James J. Bulger is considered to be armed and dangerous," states the warrant. Jacquie was now riding shotgun to a fugitive. She wasn't exactly Bonnie to his Clyde, but soon she would be doing his dirty work. A good-looking, platinum blonde from Southie who loved dogs and a wanted man. Sound familiar? Forty years before dog-loving, attractive, platinum-blonde Catherine Greig of Southie rode off with Bulger on his second fugitive run, in 1996, there was Jacquie McAuliffe Martin. Weeks, who had long observed this same female fascination for his boss, laughs again. "They make movies about things like that: girls being attracted to the bad boy — the flash, the lifestyle, the money," he said. Indeed, one of the enduring memories of Jacquie shared by a couple of Bulger's friends was of being called off their stoop in Southie one day in the mid-'50s and over to Bulger's car. In the backseat sat Jacquie draped in furs, the high-fashion flame of an uncaught bank robber who had a lot of disposable income. Now that he was wanted, Bulger's hair was dyed black, perhaps by Jacquie, who listed her occupation as a hairdresser. Jim burned up the blacktop across the country with his platinum "paramour," as the bureau put it in the quaint language of the day. On the car radio, they might have heard Tony Bennett singing, "Somewhere in space I hang suspended," from his his song "Stranger in Paradise." Bulger's run to freedom that first time lasted just three months. In March 1956, FBI agents brought it to an end in Revere, where things often ended for mobsters. Jim went to jail and started snitching. Jacquie went to South Boston, but she would soon come back in a role as supportive as Catherine Greig would later play. Cooperating With The FBI "Bulger, after his apprehension, cooperated with this bureau," part of a written in an FBI report in July 1956. Bulger admitted his own role and then told the bureau who his accomplices were in the two bank jobs that were still unsolved. But Bulger didn't want it on paper. "He made these oral admissions but insisted that it not be put in writing," Lehr said. [sidebar title="From The Archives" width="260" align="right"] Daily Boston Globe: FBI Seeking So. Boston Man In $12,000 Theft (1/7/56) Daily Boston Globe: Suspected Robber Of Two Banks Held In Bail Of $50,000 (3/6/56) Daily Boston Globe: Bank Robbers Sent To Prison (6/22/56) Scribd: FBI report detailing Bulger's three bank robberies in 1955 [/sidebar] The reason why is simple, said Weeks: "So that way there was no written statement or signature by him." "So nobody can say he's ratting people out?" I asked. "Correct," Weeks replied. Yet Bulger made sure the FBI got the names of his accomplices on paper. And here's where Jacquie, the blond bombshell, comes back into the story: Whitey gives her up! That way she does the dirty work for him. After all, she had been along for the ride and she knows who Bulger's accomplices were. Weeks, who was Bulger's prize pupil, has it all figured out. "The girl makes a written statement so nothing can be attributed to him," Weeks said. "He still has his reputation. No one can prove he's the actual one who gave up the two other people. It looks like it was her." According to the FBI report of July 13, 1956, which would have been confidential, Bulger persuaded Jacquie "to cooperate with the bureau. As a result of her cooperation, process was obtained for Bulger's accomplices." 'I Thought We Were Friends' Soon the FBI grabbed them, too. One of them was named William L. O'Brien. The other was named Richard Barchard. O'Brien was murdered back in the '60s, but I tracked Barchard down on the Gulf. He was far away, but wishing he was even farther. Fifty-six years after the fact, I broke the news to him. I put it this way: "Would it surprise you if I told you she [Jacquie McAuliffe] was the one that gave you up to the FBI?" "I respected him. He respected me. I didn't think he would ever run his mouth, but I guess he did." Richard Barchard, ex-Bulger accomplice "I don't know who gave me up," he replied. "But I mean, it's so long ago that it doesn't matter really." I read Barchard the FBI report. He'd done 10 years in prison. He'd gone to the notorious penitentiary at Alcatraz — "The Rock," "Super Max" — because Bulger used Jacquie to give him up. He remembered Jacquie well. After all, she was in the car acting as a lookout with Barchard's wife, Dorothy, back in November 1955, when Whitey jumped atop the counter with two guns and Barchard jumped over the counter to collect the money. I tried to imagine Barchard hadn't ever figured out that Bulger ratted him out. "Well I'm sorry to hear that," Barchard replied. "Because he didn't give me the impression he was that type of guy. "Whitey and I got along good," he continued. "I respected him. He respected me. I didn't think he would ever run his mouth, but I guess he did." That got a laugh from the 81-year-old, then a sad reflection. "It's too bad, 'cause I thought we were friends." That's a line a lot of people apparently didn't live to repeat. Bulger is charged with murdering 19 people, and Weeks told me Bulger claimed to have murdered twice that number. It was 1956, and out on their cross-country run, or in prison, Bulger probably heard the Platters on the radio singing their Doo wop wonder, "Oh yes, I'm the great pretender." It was a hit song and it could have been his. Whitey wasn't yet a star, but he was already a snitch. The pattern was set. For the outlaw and girlfriend, it was sunset — "Canadian Sunset," as another hit song would have serenaded them. They'd done New York, Miami, New Orleans, the Gulf Coast, Chicago and then California. Have you heard of that itinerary before? It was the same pattern Bulger would repeat with the Jacquie 2.0 — Catherine Greig, in 1995. Even sneaking back to Southie to pick up Catherine before hitting the fugitive road in 1995 was the sequel to picking up Jacquie for the same run in 1956. Only Jacquie was a white-haired grandmother now. "Ever talk to the FBI?" a cop on her doorstep asked the white-haired Jacquie when she was in her 80s. "No, you're the first," she said. "I've been expecting someone to show up." She could have given the bureau some tips. She could have told them how much Bulger loved California. She could have played "Where's Whitey" with them. After all, she had been there with him at the start, half a century ago. And then Jacquie too was gone, more surely than any fugitive. She passed away in December 2010, when the world wondered if Whitey was dead or alive. By the time Bulger was cuffed, along with Catherine Greig in June 2011, Jacquie had joined most of those who were living when Whitey started making patterns in 1955. In part 2, we look at newly uncovered documents that show that Bulger had connections to powerful Massachusetts political leaders in the 1950s, long before Bulger's brother, William, became politically prominent himself. This program aired on May 30, 2012. Whitey Bulger David Boeri Twitter Senior Reporter Now retired, David Boeri was a senior reporter at WBUR.	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Home > Posts tagged "Muslim Ban" Tag: Muslim Ban Trump reorders recidivist "Muslim Ban" and Denver activists redouble efforts to welcome all refugees to America. by Eric Verlo - March 6, 2017 March 6, 2017 1 DIA, COLORADO- So banning Muslims from six countries instead of seven is supposed to ease legal concerns about religious discrimination? Colo. US District Court judge enjoins DIA to limit restriction of free speech (grants our preliminary injunction!) by Eric Verlo - February 22, 2017 February 23, 2017 0 DENVER, COLORADO- If your civil liberties have ever been violated by a cop, over your objections, only to have the officer say "See you in court", this victory is for YOU! On January 29 we were threatened with arrest for protesting the "Muslim Ban" at Denver International Airport. We argued that our conduct was protected speech and that they were violating our rights. They dismissed our complaints with, in essense: "That's for a court to decide." And today IT HAS! On Feb 15 we summoned the cops to federal court and this morning, Feb 22, US District Court Judge William Martinez granted our preliminary injunction, severely triming DIA's protest permit process. In a nutshell: no restrictions on signs, size of assemblies or their location within the main terminal (so long as the airport's function is not impeded). Permits are still required but with 24 hours advance notice, not seven days. Below is Judge Martinez' 46-page court order in full: Document 29 Filed 02/22/17 USDC Colorado IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLORADO Judge William J. Mart�nez Civil Action No. 17-cv-0332-WJM-MJW NAZLI MCDONNELL, and ERIC VERLO, Plaintiffs, v. CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER,? DENVER POLICE COMMANDER ANTONIO LOPEZ, in his individual and official capacity, and? DENVER POLICE SERGEANT VIRGINIA QUI�ONES, in her individual and official capacity, Defendants. ________________________________________________________ ORDER GRANTING PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION IN PART ________________________________________________________ Plaintiffs Nazli McDonnell (�McDonnell�) and Eric Verlo (�Verlo�) (together, �Plaintiffs�) sue the City and County of Denver (�Denver�), Denver Police Commander Antonio Lopez (�Lopez�) and Denver Police Sergeant Virginia Qui�ones (�Qui�ones�) (collectively, �Defendants�) for allegedly violating Plaintiffs� First and Fourteenth Amendment rights when they prevented Plaintiffs from protesting without a permit in the Jeppesen Terminal at Denver International Airport (�Airport� or �Denver Airport�). (ECF No. 1.) Currently before the Court is Plaintiffs� Motion for Preliminary Injunction, which seeks to enjoin Denver from enforcing some of its policies regarding demonstrations and protests at the Airport. (ECF No. 2.) This motion has been fully briefed (see ECF Nos. 2, 20, 21, 23) and the Court held an evidentiary hearing on February 15, 2017 (�Preliminary Injunction Hearing�). For the reasons explained below, Plaintiffs� Motion is granted to the following limited extent: � Defendants must issue an expressive activity permit on twenty-four hours� notice in circumstances where an applicant, in good faith, seeks a permit for the purpose of communicating topical ideas reasonably relevant to the purposes and mission of the Airport, the immediate importance of which could not have been foreseen seven days or more in advance of the commencement of the activity for which the permit is sought, or when circumstances beyond the control of the permit applicant prevented timely filing of the application; ? � Defendants must make all reasonable efforts to accommodate the applicant�s preferred demonstration location, whether inside or outside of the Jeppesen Terminal, so long as the location is a place where the unticketed public is normally allowed to be; ? � Defendants may not enforce Denver Airport Regulation 50.09�s prohibition against �picketing� (as that term is Thousands rally in Denver against wall and Muslim Ban by Eric Verlo - February 5, 2017 February 5, 2017 0 DENVER, COLORADO- Thousands streamed into Civic Center Park to spend Saturday afternoon listening to speeches against President Trump's MUSLIM BAN. Lots of families with kids so I kept my sign on the fringe pointed outward. I don't usually favor profanity but this slogan was spotted at New York's JFK airport last Satruday, then replicated across the country the same weekend. I spotted several at the Denver rally AND in Colorado Springs, because I think, NOT TODAY MOTHERFUCKER says it best. Racism, bigotry and wanton abuse of power is obscene. How I nearly got arrested for holding a sign at Denver International Airport DIA, COLORADO- Last weekend I joined thousands across the country protesting Trump's executive order restricting entry visas from seven predominantly Muslim countries. Spontaneous demonstrations had erupted at international airports nationwide on Saturday January 27. Denver's airport was no exception but the lively gathering of sign holders was ultimately persuaded by police to leave the premises. Supposedly a permit was required to hold signs. Demonstrators the next day were quickly ushered outside, to rally instead between the terminal and adjacent lightrail station, where only a tiny fraction of travelers would see them. This much we knew as we monitored events online while we reconnoitered DIA from the short-term parking garage. We made our way swiftly to the International Arrivals doors at the north end of the main terminal WITH OUR SIGNS. International Arrivals The point was to reach immigrants, right? We walked to our intended protest spot unhindered and inconspicuous, because of course signs are not an unusual sight at an airport. Travelers who've been a long time away, in particular soldiers returning from deployment, are frequently greeted by family members holding signs. Often limo drivers have to page their corporate clients. We carried our placards with their message facing inward hoping they'd be mistaken for everyday signs. When we raised them above our heads we attracted immediate attention. They read "#NO MUSLIM BAN #NO REGISTRY, END WHITE PATRIARCHY" and "FIRST THEY CAME FOR THE MUSLIMS AND WE SAID: NOT TODAY MOTHERFUCKER." Immediately a man with a "DIA Operations" cap informed us that we weren't allowed to hold signs. We assured him the opposite was true. He called for backup. We weren't alone in front of International Arrivals. In addition to the families awaiting loved ones, there were a couple dozen law firm employees holding signs which read "Pro Bono Immigration Legal Services". We surmised that their presence might have already been negotiated with DIA. Soon a couple of those lawyers approached us to announce loudly that the public protest was outside the building and that we could continue there unmolested. We thanked them for their assistance but urged that they also clarify publicly that we were within our rights to stay inside as well. I was upset that their gravitas, as lawyers, was seen as supportive of the authorities telling us to stop. Police officers arrived in short order, a first one filming us with a digital point-and-shoot, then a second filming with a cell phone, both surely streaming to a command center. After six officers assembled, a sergeant approached us flanked by two DIA employees. She gave us our formal warnings. We were given instructions to "cease and desist" while we countered that we knew our rights. After a second warning we were assured that a third would mean our immediate arrest. We held our signs higher, all the while asserting their order was unlawful. The immigration lawyers huddled as far away from us as they could. Sgt. Virginia Quinones then got on her phone to consult somebody. I	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
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Reviews & Opinions biosights podcast Permissions & Licensing Rockefeller University Press JGP jcb Home » 2009 Archive » 5 October » 187 (1): 61 Glyburide inhibits the Cryopyrin/Nalp3 inflammasome Mohamed Lamkanfi, James L. Mueller, Alberto C. Vitari, Shahram Misaghi, Anna Fedorova, Kurt Deshayes, Wyne P. Lee, Hal M. Hoffman, Vishva M. Dixit Mohamed Lamkanfi James L. Mueller Alberto C. Vitari Shahram Misaghi Anna Fedorova Kurt Deshayes Wyne P. Lee Hal M. Hoffman Vishva M. Dixit DOI: 10.1083/jcb.200903124 \| Published October 5, 2009 Inflammasomes activate caspase-1 for processing and secretion of the cytokines interleukin-1β (IL-1β) and IL-18. Cryopyrin/NALP3/NLRP3 is an essential component of inflammasomes triggered by microbial ligands, danger-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs), and crystals. Inappropriate Cryopyrin activity has been incriminated in the pathogenesis of gouty arthritis, Alzheimer's, and silicosis. Therefore, inhibitors of the Nalp3 inflammasome offer considerable therapeutic promise. In this study, we show that the type 2 diabetes drug glyburide prevented activation of the Cryopyrin inflammasome. Glyburide's cyclohexylurea group, which binds to adenosine triphosphatase (ATP)–sensitive K+ (KATP) channels for insulin secretion, is dispensable for inflammasome inhibition. Macrophages lacking KATP subunits or ATP-binding cassette transporters also activate the Cryopyrin inflammasome normally. Glyburide analogues inhibit ATP- but not hypothermia-induced IL-1β secretion from human monocytes expressing familial cold-associated autoinflammatory syndrome–associated Cryopyrin mutations, thus suggesting that inhibition occurs upstream of Cryopyrin. Concurrent with the role of Cryopyrin in endotoxemia, glyburide significantly delays lipopolysaccharide-induced lethality in mice. Therefore, glyburide is the first identified compound to prevent Cryopyrin activation and microbial ligand-, DAMP-, and crystal-induced IL-1β secretion. Glyburide is the most widely used sulfonylurea drug for the treatment of type 2 diabetes in the United States (Riddle, 2003). The drug works by inhibiting ATP-sensitive K+ (KATP) channels in pancreatic β cells (Ashcroft, 2005). KATP channels are octameric complexes of four Kir6.x (Kir6.1 or Kir6.2) and four sulfonylurea receptor (SUR; SUR1 or SUR2) subunits (Clement et al., 1997). The SUR subunits belong to the ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporter family (Aguilar-Bryan et al., 1995) and function as a regulatory subunit, endowing the Kir6.x channel with sensitivity to inhibition by sulfonylureas such as glyburide and glipizide (Ashcroft, 2005). In addition to KATP channels, the ABC transporter ABCA1 was proposed as a putative glyburide target (Hamon et al., 1997). Glyburide's pharmacological properties are summarized in Fig. S1 A. The cystein protease caspase-1 mediates the proteolytic maturation of the cytokines interleukin-1β (IL-1β) and IL-18 after its recruitment in protein complexes termed inflammasomes (Lamkanfi and Dixit, 2009). Cryopyrin/NALP3/NLRP3 is an essential component of inflammasomes triggered by pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs), danger-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs), and crystalline substances (Kanneganti et al., 2006, 2007; Mariathasan et al., 2006; Sutterwala et al., 2006; Lamkanfi and Dixit, 2009). Inappropriate Cryopyrin activity has been incriminated in the pathogenesis of several diseases, including gouty arthritis, Alzheimer's, and silicosis (Martinon et al., 2006; Cassel et al., 2008; Dostert et al., 2008; Halle et al., 2008; Hornung et al., 2008), so inhibitors of the Cryopyrin inflammasome offer considerable therapeutic promise. In this study, we show that glyburide prevented activation of the Cryopyrin inflammasome by a variety of stimuli. Concurrent with the role of Cryopyrin in endotoxemia, glyburide delayed lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced lethality in mice. Therefore, glyburide is the first compound identified to act upstream of Cryopyrin to prevent PAMP-, DAMP-, and crystal-induced IL-1β secretion. Glyburide inhibits LPS+ATP-induced caspase-1 activation, IL-1β secretion, and macrophage death Glyburide prevents LPS+ATP-induced secretion of IL-1β from human and murine macrophages (Hamon et al., 1997; Laliberte et al., 1999; Perregaux et al., 2001) and from murine Schwann cells (Marty et al., 2005). To determine whether caspase-1 activation is impaired by glyburide, LPS-primed bone marrow–derived macrophages (BMDMs) were incubated with glyburide for 15 min before ATP was added for another 30 min. In contrast to the related sulfonylurea glipizide, glyburide inhibited caspase-1 processing in a dose-dependent fashion (Fig. 1 A), and this prevented secretion of the caspase-1–dependent cytokines IL-1β (Fig. 1 B) and IL-18 (Fig. 1 C). Secretion of IL-6 (Fig. 1 D) and TNF (Fig. 1 E) was not impaired by glyburide, ruling out a general defect in macrophage responsiveness. Inhibition was evident up to 3 h post-ATP (Fig. S1 B), indicating that glyburide did not merely delay caspase-1 activation. Glyburide inhibits LPS+ATP-induced caspase-1 activation, secretion of IL-1β and IL-18, and macrophage cell death. (A–E) LPS-primed BMDMs were treated with glyburide, glipizide, or DMSO for 15 min before 5 mM ATP was added for 30 min. Cell extracts were immunoblotted for caspase-1 (A), and culture supernatants were analyzed for secreted IL-1β (B), IL-18 (C), IL-6 (D), and TNF (E). Black arrowheads indicate procaspase-1, and white arrowheads mark the p20 subunit. (F) BMDMs were incubated with 200 µM glyburide, 200 µM glipizide, 200 µM DMSO, or 50 µM calmidazolium for 2 h before brightfield photographs were taken. (G) LPS-primed BMDMs were treated with 200 µM glyburide, glipizide, or DMSO for 15 min followed by 5 mM ATP for the indicated durations. Membrane damage was measured using Live/Dead assay. Bars, 20 µm. (H) BMDMs were left untreated (CTRL), stimulated with 10 µg/ml LPS for 3 h, treated with 5 mM ATP for 1 h, or treated with LPS and ATP. Membrane damage was measured using Live/Dead assay. (I) LPS-primed BMDMs from wild-type (WT), P2X7−/−, Cryopyrin−/−, and caspase-1−/− mice were treated with 5 mM ATP for the indicated durations. Membrane damage was measured with Live/Dead assay. Cytokine and cell death data represent the mean ± SD of triplicate samples from a single experiment, and all results are representative of at least three independent experiments. Significantly, BMDMs cultured for 3 h in glyburide, glipizide, or DMSO looked morphologically normal (Fig. 1 F) and displayed no significant membrane damage (Fig. S1 C). As a positive control, macrophage death was induced with the calmodulin inhibitor calmidazolium (Fig. 1 F and Fig. S1 C). Inhibition of caspase-1 activation by glyburide was reversible because caspase-1 was activated if glyburide was removed from the culture medium before ATP addition (Fig. S1 D). Glyburide also blocked the rapid, caspase-1–dependent cell death that occurs when BMDMs are treated with LPS and ATP (Fig. 1, G–I). As expected, glipizide and DMSO did not prevent this death. Of note, neither LPS nor ATP alone affected BMDM viability (Fig. 1 H). Like caspase-1−/− BMDMs, cells lacking the P2X7 receptor or Cryopyrin were not killed by LPS+ATP (Fig. 1 I). These results demonstrate that the Cryopyrin inflammasome is essential for LPS+ATP-induced macrophage death and that glyburide inhibits LPS+ATP-induced caspase-1 activation, IL-1β secretion, and macrophage death. Glyburide's sulfonyl and benzamido groups are required for optimal inhibition of the Cryopyrin inflammasome Glyburide inhibits KATP channels on pancreatic β cells. Its cyclohexylurea group is necessary for high affinity binding to SUR1 (Meyer et al., 1999), which is the SUR subunit of these KATP channels. Interestingly, the cyclohexylurea group (Fig. 2 A, compound G1) was dispensable for inhibition of LPS+ATP-induced caspase-1 activation (Fig. 2 B) and IL-1β secretion (Fig. 2 C). As expected, glyburide and compound G1 did not affect IL-6 secretion (Fig. 2 D). Glipizide also contains a cyclohexylurea group (Fig. 2 A) and inhibits SUR1-containing KATP channels, but it failed to inhibit caspase-1 activation (Fig. 2 B). These data suggest that inhibition of the Cryopyrin inflammasome is independent of SUR1-containing KATP channels. Glyburide's cyclohexylurea moiety is dispensable for inflammasome inhibition. (A) Chemical structure of glyburide, glipizide, and glyburide-derived analogues G1–G4. (B–G) LPS-primed BMDMs were treated with glyburide, glipizide, or analogues G1–G4 for 15 min before 5 mM ATP was added for 30 min. Cell extracts were immunoblotted for caspase-1 (B and E), and culture supernatants were analyzed for secreted IL-1β (C and F) and IL-6 (D and G). Black arrowheads indicate procaspase-1, and white arrowheads mark the p20 subunit. Cytokine data represent the mean ± SD of triplicate samples from a single experiment, and all results are representative of at least three independent experiments. Additional structure activity experiments demonstrated that both the benzamido and sulfonyl groups of glyburide (Fig. 2 A, compounds G2–G4) were required for optimal inhibition. Analogue G2 comprising only the benzamido group (Fig. 2 A, compound G2) inhibited LPS+ATP-induced caspase-1 activation (Fig. 2 E) and IL-1β secretion (Fig. 2 F), albeit less effectively than compound G1. Thus, the benzamido group contributes but is not sufficient for optimal inhibition. Indeed, a G1 analogue lacking the benzamido group (Fig. 2 A, compound G3) did not affect caspase-1 activation and IL-1β secretion (Fig. 2, E and F). In addition to the benzamido group, the sulfonyl moiety is required for optimal inhibition, as deletion of the sulfonyl group from compound G1 (Fig. 2 A, compound G4) was less effective at inhibiting caspase-1 activation and IL-1β secretion (Fig. 2, E and F). Like glyburide, compounds G1–G4 permitted normal IL-6 secretion (Fig. 2 G), demonstrating the specificity of these results. Glyburide inhibits the Cryopyrin inflammasome downstream of the P2X7 receptor Like ATP, the cation ionophore nigericin engages the Cryopyrin inflammasome (Mariathasan et al., 2006), but nigericin signals independently of the P2X7 receptor (Fig. S1, E–G; Solle et al., 2001). Glyburide potently blocked LPS+nigericin-induced caspase-1 activation (Fig. 3 A). As expected, glipizide and DMSO vehicle did not prevent LPS+nigericin-induced caspase-1 activation. Notably, substituting lipid A, lipoteichoic acid, peptidoglycan, or Pam3-CSK4 for LPS did not prevent glyburide from inhibiting caspase-1 activation (Fig. 3 B). Glyburide inhibits PAMP-, DAMP-, and crystal-induced activation of the Cryopyrin inflammasome. (A) LPS-primed BMDMs were incubated with 200 µM glyburide, glipizide, or DMSO for 15 min before 20 µM nigericin was added for 30 min. Cell extracts were immunoblotted for caspase-1. (B) BMDMs were stimulated with the indicated PAMPs for 3 h, incubated with 200 µM glyburide for 15 min, and stimulated with 20 µM nigericin for 30 min. Cell extracts were immunoblotted for caspase-1. (C and D) LPS-primed BMDMs were incubated with 200 µM glyburide or DMSO for 15 min before 500 µg/ml silica or1 mM of the lysosomotrophic peptide H-LL-OMe was added for 3 h. Cell extracts were immunoblotted for caspase-1 (C), and culture supernatants were analyzed for secreted IL-1β (D). (E) LPS-primed BMDMs were left untreated or incubated with 200 µM glyburide or 10 µM KN-62 for 15 min. 2 µM YoPro-1 was subsequently added, and its uptake was visualized before and after a 5-min ATP pulse. Bars, 50 µm. (F) BMDMs were left untreated (CTRL), transfected with DOTAP alone for 4 h, stimulated with 10 µg/ml LPS for 3 h and subsequently with 5 mM ATP (LPS+ATP), or transfected with DOTAP and 30 µg/ml LPS for 4 h (DOTAP+LPS) in the presence or absence of 200 µM glyburide, glipizide, or DMSO. Cell extracts were immunoblotted for caspase-1. (G) Overview and mapping of inflammasome-activating stimuli and upstream signaling pathways. Black arrowheads indicate procaspase-1, and white arrowheads mark the p20 subunit. Cytokine data represent the mean ± SD of triplicate samples from a single experiment, and all results are representative of at least three independent experiments. In agreement with previous studies (Cassel et al., 2008; Dostert et al., 2008; Hornung et al., 2008), silica and the lysosomotrophic molecule H-LL-OMe also promoted Cryopyrin-dependent caspase-1 activation and IL-1β secretion in LPS-primed BMDMs (Fig. S2, A and B). Caspase-1 activation and IL-1β secretion in response to these stimuli were independent of the P2X7 receptor (Fig. S2, C and D) but required TLR4 signaling (Fig. S2 E). Glyburide effectively blocked caspase-1 activation and IL-1β secretion by these stimuli too (Fig. 3, C and D). These data suggest that glyburide targets a signaling component downstream of the P2X7 receptor. We first considered the hemichannel pannexin-1, which was proposed to signal both LPS+ATP- and LPS+nigericin-induced caspase-1 activation (Pelegrin and Surprenant, 2006, 2007; Kanneganti et al., 2007). Pannexin-1 forms a nonselective pore for molecules <1 kD, such as the fluorescent dye YoPro-1, within seconds to minutes of P2X7 receptor stimulation (Pelegrin and Surprenant, 2006, 2007; Locovei et al., 2007). Unlike the P2X7 receptor inhibitor KN-62, glyburide did not prevent ATP-induced YoPro-1 uptake into LPS-primed macrophages (Fig. 3 E), suggesting that pannexin-1 is not inhibited by glyburide. Concurrently, glyburide inhibited caspase-1 activation by LPS+DOTAP (Fig. 3 F), a stimulus that engages the Cryopyrin inflammasome independently of the P2X7 receptor and pannexin-1 (Kanneganti et al., 2007). Collectively, these results indicate that glyburide inhibits engagement of the Cryopyrin inflammasome by diverse stimuli and that inhibition occurs downstream of the P2X7 receptor (Fig. 3 G). KATP channels and ABC transporters are dispensable for activation of the Cryopyrin inflammasome The structure–activity relationship experiments (Fig. 2) suggest that glyburide inhibits the Cryopyrin inflammasome independently of SUR1-containing KATP channels. Certain tissues such as heart and muscle express SUR2 instead of SUR1 KATP channels. However, SUR2−/− BMDMs activated caspase-1 and secreted normal amounts of IL-1β in response to LPS+ATP and LPS+nigericin (Fig. 4, A and B). In addition, BMDMs from Kir6.1−/− and Kir6.2−/− mice also demonstrated normal LPS+ATP- and LPS+nigericin-induced caspase-1 activation (Fig. 4 C) and IL-1β secretion (Fig. 4 D). These results show that KATP channels are not required for activation of the Cryopyrin inflammasome. KATP channels and ABC transporters are dispensable for activation of the Cryopyrin inflammasome. (A–E) BMDMs from wild-type (WT) and SUR2−/− (A and B), Kir6.1−/− and Kir6.2−/− (C and D), or abca1−/−, abcg1−/−, and abca1−/−/abcg1−/− (abca1/g1−/−) mice (E) were left untreated (CTRL), stimulated with 10 µg/ml LPS for 3 h, treated with 5 mM ATP or 20 µM nigericin for 30 min, or stimulated with LPS and treated with ATP (LPS+ATP) or nigericin (LPS+nigericin). Cell extracts were immunoblotted for caspase-1 (A, C, and E), and culture supernatants were analyzed for secreted IL-1β (B and D). (F–H), LPS-primed BMDMs from abca1−/−/abcg1−/− (F), Kir6.1−/− (G), and Kir6.2−/− (H) mice were treated with 200 µM glyburide or DMSO for 15 min before 5 mM ATP or 20 µM nigericin was added for an additional 30 min. Cell extracts were immunoblotted for caspase-1. Black arrowheads indicate procaspase-1, and white arrowheads mark the p20 subunit. Cytokine data represent the mean ± SD of triplicate samples from a single experiment, and all results are representative of three independent experiments. Previous studies also suggested that glyburide and the ABC transporter inhibitor DIDS (4,4′-diisothiocyanatostilbene-2,2′-disulfonic acid disodium) target ABCA1 to inhibit LPS+ATP-induced IL-1β secretion (Hamon et al., 1997; Marty et al., 2005). We confirmed that DIDS inhibited LPS+ATP-induced IL-1β secretion in a dose-dependent manner (Fig. S3 A). However, DIDS also inhibited P2X7 receptor-mediated currents (Ma et al., 2009) and caspase-1 activation (Fig. S3 B), suggesting that the drug prevents IL-1β secretion by directly antagonizing the P2X7 receptor rather than ABCA1. Concurrently, BMDMs from mice lacking ABCA1 and/or ABCG1 activated caspase-1 normally in response to LPS+ATP and LPS+nigericin (Fig. 4 E). Caspase-1 activation also was normal in macrophages lacking the glyburide receptor cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (unpublished data). To complement these experiments, we analyzed whether glyburide prevented caspase-1 activation in macrophages lacking ABC transporters or KATP channels. As in wild-type macrophages (Fig. 1 A), glyburide abolished LPS+ATP- and LPS+nigericin-induced caspase-1 activation in macrophages lacking ABCA1 and ABCG1 (Fig. 4 F) or the KATP channel subunits Kir6.1 (Fig. 4 G) and Kir6.2 (Fig. 4 H). In summary, these experiments indicate that known targets of glyburide are dispensable for activation of the Cryopyrin inflammasome. Inflammasome inhibition occurs upstream of Cryopyrin Ipaf rather than Cryopyrin is critical for inflammasome assembly and caspase-1 activation by Salmonella typhimurium infection (Mariathasan et al., 2004). Interestingly, caspase-1 activation in S. typhimurium–infected BMDMs was not affected by glyburide (Fig. 5 A). Furthermore, anthrax lethal toxin, which engages the NALP1b inflammasome (Boyden and Dietrich, 2006), also activated caspase-1 normally in the presence of glyburide (Fig. 5 B). Concurrently, glyburide did not affect caspase-1 activity in vitro (Fig. 5 C). These data suggest that glyburide works upstream of caspase-1 and ASC, the shared adaptor in the Cryopyrin, Ipaf, and NALP1b inflammasomes (Fig. 3 G). Glyburide inhibits the inflammasome upstream of Cryopyrin. (A and B) BMDMs from C57BL/6 (A) or BALB/c mice (B) were stimulated with 10 µg/ml LPS for 3 h and treated with 5 mM ATP for 30 min (LPS+ATP), infected with S. typhimurium for 4 h, or treated with 10 µg/ml anthrax lethal toxin (PA+LF) for 4 h in the presence or absence of 200 µM glyburide. Cell extracts were immunoblotted for caspase-1. Black arrowheads indicate procaspase-1, and white arrowheads mark the p20 subunit. (C) In vitro enzymatic activity of 1 IU mouse caspase-1 incubated with glyburide, glipizide, or the caspase-1 inhibitor Ac-YVAD-cmk. Data represent the mean ± SD of triplicate samples from one out of three independent experiments. (D and E) ATPase activity of purified recombinant Cryopyrin and control eluates in the presence of 100 µM glyburide, compound G1, or glipizide (D). (E) ATPase activity quantified by phosphoimaging. Data represent the mean ± SD of triplicate samples from one out of three independent experiments. (F) Adherent monocytes from FCAS patients (n = 3) were stimulated with 100 ng/ml LPS (4 h) and treated with 5 mM ATP (30 min) in the presence of vehicle controls or 100 µM compound G1 or glipizide before IL-1β levels in culture supernatants were determined. Data represent the mean ± SD of triplicate samples. (G) Adherent monocytes from FCAS patients (n = 3) were cultured at 32°C for 12 h in the presence of vehicle controls or 100 µM compound G1 or glipizide. IL-1β levels were determined in culture supernatants. Data represent the mean ± SD of triplicate samples. (H) Protection against LPS-induced lethality in C57BL/6 mice (n = 10) injected intraperitoneally bid daily with 500 mg/kg glyburide or formulation vehicle. Results are representative of two independent experiments. We next studied the affect of glyburide and compound G1 on the ATPase activity of Cryopyrin, which is required for caspase-1 activation and IL-1β secretion (Duncan et al., 2007). Neither glyburide nor compound G1 reduced the ATPase activity of recombinant Cryopyrin (Fig. 5, D and E; and Fig. S3, C and D), placing glyburide action upstream of Cryopyrin. We sought confirmatory evidence using human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) from individuals afflicted with familial cold-associated autoinflammatory syndrome (FCAS), a disorder resulting from a temperature-sensitive (L353P) mutation within Cryopyrin (Hoffman et al., 2001). Similar to LPS+ATP at 37°C, cold-induced conformational changes in FCAS monocytes are presumed to assemble the Cryopyrin inflammasome at the permissive temperature of 32°C. It is worth noting that FCAS monocytes secreted a small amount of IL-1β at 37°C in response to either ATP or LPS alone (Fig. S3 E), suggesting that FCAS monocytes are hyperresponsive. Compound G1 inhibited LPS+ATP-induced IL-1β secretion at 37 and 32°C (Fig. 5 F and not depicted) but did not prevent cold-induced IL-1β secretion from FCAS PBMCs at 32°C (Fig. 5 G). Therefore, compound G1 and glyburide likely act upstream of Cryopyrin in inhibiting caspase-1 activation. We also assessed the affect of glyburide on LPS-induced lethality in mice based on the observation that Cryopyrin-deficient mice are resistant to LPS-induced lethality (Mariathasan et al., 2006; Sutterwala et al., 2006). Although 90% of vehicle-treated mice died within 20 h after LPS dosage, all mice in the glyburide-treated group were alive at this time point (Fig. 5 H). Mortality in the glyburide-treated arm was significantly delayed (P < 0.0001), but in line with glyburide's relatively short half-life in vivo (∼1 h; unpublished data), the mice eventually succumbed to endotoxic shock. Collectively, these results demonstrate that glyburide acts upstream of Cryopyrin and downstream of the P2X7 receptor to block Cryopyrin-dependent inflammasome activation by PAMPs, DAMPs, and crystalline substances. These results may have significant therapeutic ramifications for the treatment of gouty arthritis, silicosis, and Alzheimer's, in which excessive Cryopyrin-dependent IL-1β production was proposed as a major cause of pathology (Cassel et al., 2008; Dostert et al., 2008; Halle et al., 2008; Hornung et al., 2008). Mice and macrophages Cryopyrin−/−, caspase-1−/−, Abca1−/−, Abcg1−/−, Abca1−/−Abcg1−/−, Kir6.1−/−, Kir6.2−/−, and SUR2−/− mice have been described previously (Miki et al., 1998, 2002; Schott et al., 2004; Mariathasan et al., 2006; Stoller et al., 2007; Yvan-Charvet et al., 2008). P2X7−/− mice were obtained from Lexicon Pharmaceuticals. Mice were housed in a pathogen-free facility. All experiments were conducted in compliance with the National Institutes of Health Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals and were approved by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee at Genentech. BMDMs were prepared as described previously (Lamkanfi et al., 2007). In brief, BMDMs were isolated from femurs of 6–12-wk-old mice and were cultured in Iscove's modified Dulbecco's medium containing 10% heat-inactivated FBS, 20% L cell–conditioned medium, 100 U/ml penicillin, and 100 mg/ml streptomycin at 37°C in a humidified atmosphere containing 5% CO2. After 5–7 d of incubation, cells were collected and plated in 6- or 24-well plates in Iscove's modified Dulbecco's medium containing 10% heat-inactivated FBS and 100 mg/ml thymidine and antibiotics. Macrophages were cultured for an additional 24 h before use. LPS-induced endotoxemia 8-wk-old male C57BL/6 mice (Charles River) were maintained in micro-isolator cages and received food and water ad libitum according to the American Association of Laboratory Animal Care guidelines. Mice were randomly divided into two groups (n = 10/group). The mice were injected intraperitoneally bid daily with 500 mg/kg glyburide or the formulation vehicle (DMSO/10% HP-b-CD [2.5:97.5]) in 360 µl PBS. 4 h after the first dosing, endotoxic shock was induced by intraperitoneal injection of 18 mg/kg LPS (Escherichia coli O111:B4; Sigma-Aldrich). Mice were monitored hourly for survival up to 36 h. Differences in group survival were analyzed with the Kaplan–Meier test. P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. The University of California San Diego Human Research Protection Program Committee approved this study, and informed consent was obtained from all subjects. Three related patients with FCAS (L353P mutation) and five normal controls were included. The FCAS patients had a classical clinical presentation, met diagnostic criteria, and were being treated with Rilonacept, an IL-1β inhibitor approved by the Food and Drug Administration, but held their dose for >2 wk before the experiment. Preparation of human adherent monocytes Venous blood was drawn into EDTA/Vacutainer tubes (BD) early in the morning when FCAS patients are generally least symptomatic. PBMC fractions were collected and resuspended in serum-free media and transferred to 24-well plates at a concentration of 1 × 106/ml. Cells were incubated for 4 h at 37°C, and nonadherent cells were removed leaving adherent monocytes as previously described (Rosengren et al., 2007). Bacteria, ligands, and inhibitors S. enterica serovar typhimurium strain SL1344 was provided by D. Monack (Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA). Single colonies were inoculated into 3 ml of brain-heart infusion medium and grown overnight at 30°C with shaking. Anthrax lethal factor and protective antigen (List Biological Laboratories) were used at 10 µg/ml. Ultrapure LPS, lipid A, lipoteichoic acid, peptidoglycan, and Pam3-CSK4 (InvivoGen) were used at 10 µg/ml. ATP (Roche) was used at 5 mM, and nigericin (Sigma-Aldrich) was used at a final concentration of 20 µM. Glyburide, glipizide, and calmidazolium were obtained from Sigma-Aldrich and used at the indicated concentrations. Compounds G1–G4 were purchased from Ryan Scientific. DOTAP was obtained from Roche and used according to the manufacturer's instructions. Silicia (Min-U-Sil 5) was provided by US Silica, and H-LL-OMe was purchased from Chem-Impex International. Infection and stimulation of BMDMs were performed as described in Figs. 1–5. Bright-field and fluorescence microscopy were performed in culture media at room temperature under a long-distance Plan Neofluar 20×/0.4 Ph2 Korr objective (Carl Zeiss, Inc.) on a microscope (Axiovert 200M; Carl Zeiss, Inc.) equipped with a charge-coupled device digital camera (Axiocam; Carl Zeiss, Inc.) and AxioVision software (Rel.4.6; Carl Zeiss, Inc.). For dye uptake assays, 2 µM YoPro-1 (Invitrogen) was present 10 min before macrophages were stimulated with ATP for 5 min. Fluorescence signals in digital black and white fluorographs were artificially colored green with Photoshop (Adobe). Macrophage membrane damage was measured with a Live/Dead assay (Invitrogen). Cytokines, antibodies, and Western blotting Human and mouse cytokines in culture supernatants were measured by enzyme-linked immunoabsorbent assay (R&D Systems) and Luminex assay. Data were analyzed with Student's t test, and P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. The caspase-1 antibody used for Western blotting was raised against recombinant mouse caspase-1 and was used as described previously (Lamkanfi et al., 2007). In brief, immunoblots were incubated overnight with the caspase-1 antibody (1:1,000), and a goat anti–rabbit secondary antibody (Jackson ImmunoResearch Laboratories, Inc.) was used to detect proteins by enhanced chemiluminescence (Thermo Fisher Scientific). In vitro caspase-1 activity assay In vitro caspase-1 activity was determined by incubating 1 IU recombinant mouse caspase-1 (BioVision) with 50 mM fluorogenic caspase-1 substrate peptide Ac-WEHD-amc in 200 ml CFS buffer (10 mM Hepes, pH 7.4, 220 mM mannitol, 68 mM sucrose, 2 mM NaCl, 2.5 mM KH2PO4, 0.5 mM EGTA, 2 mM MgCl2, 0.5 mM sodium pyruvate, 0.5 mM L-glutamine, and 10 mM DTT). The release of fluorescent 7-amino-4-methylcoumarin in the presence of the indicated concentrations of glyburide, glipizide, or the caspase-1 inhibitor Ac-YVAD-cmk was measured for 30 min at 1-min intervals by fluorometry (excitation at 360 nm and emission at 480 nm) on a Cytofluor (PerSeptive Biosystems), and the maximal rate of increase in fluorescence was calculated (ΔF/min). ATPase assay ATP hydrolysis was measured by visualizing the conversion of α-[32P]ATP to α-[32P]ADP using TLC. A total of 5 µl purified Cryopyrin-Flag was incubated with 0.1 µM α-[32P]ATP (3,000 Ci/mmol; PerkinElmer) in a total volume of 20 µl reaction buffer (25 mM Tris-HCl, pH 7.5, 150 mM NaCl, 10 mM MgCl2, 1 mM DTT, 1 mM EDTA, and EDTA-free Complete protease inhibitor cocktail tablets) containing 100 µM glyburide, compound G1, glipizide, or vehicle control (DMSO) for 2 h. The reaction was quenched by adding an equal volume of TLC development solvent (1 M formic acid and 0.5 M LiCl). A total of 2 µl reaction mixture was spotted on a polyethyleneimine cellulose TLC plate and developed with 1 M formic acid with 0.5 M LiCl in a TLC chamber. The TLC plate was exposed to x-ray film or used for quantification with a phosphoimager (Typhoon Trio; GE Healthcare). Online supplemental material Fig. S1 shows that LPS+ATP-induced caspase-1 activation and macrophage death are glyburide sensitive and, unlike LPS+nigericin, require the P2X7 receptor. Fig. S2 shows that LPS+H-LL-OMe– and LPS+silica-induced caspase-1 activation and IL-1β secretion require Cryopyrin and TLR4 but not the P2X7 receptor. Fig. S3 shows inhibition of caspase-1 activation by DIDS, immunopurification of recombinant Cryopyrin-Flag, and IL-1β secretion from FCAS monocytes. Online supplemental material is available at http://www.jcb.org/cgi/content/full/jcb.200903124/DC1. We thank Andres Paler Martinez, Karen O'Rourke, Xingrong Liu, Yvonne Franke, Matt McGeough, and Carla Pena for technical support, Dr. Elizabeth McNally (University of Chicago, Chicago, IL) for SUR2−/− femurs, Dr. Alan Tall (Columbia University, New York, NY) for Abca1−/−, Abcg1−/−, and Abca1−/−Abcg1−/− femurs, Dr. Andre Terzic (Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN) for Kir6.1−/− and Kir6.2−/− femurs, and Dr. Peter Vandenabeele (Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium) for caspase-1 antibody. M. Lamkanfi, S. Misaghi, A.C. Vitari, A. Fedorova, K. Deshayes, W.P. Lee, and V.M. Dixit are employees and/or shareholders of Genentech. 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Increased inflammatory gene expression in ABC transporter-deficient macrophages: free cholesterol accumulation, increased signaling via toll-like receptors, and neutrophil infiltration of atherosclerotic lesions. Circulation. 118:1837–1847. doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.108.793869 © 2009 Lamkanfi et al. This article is distributed under the terms of an Attribution–Noncommercial–Share Alike–No Mirror Sites license for the first six months after the publication date (see http://www.jcb.org/misc/terms.shtml). After six months it is available under a Creative Commons License (Attribution–Noncommercial–Share Alike 3.0 Unported license, as described at http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/). PDF + Supp Data The Journal of Cell Biology Oct 2009, 187 (1) 61-70; DOI: 10.1083/jcb.200903124 Volume 218, No. 7 About JCB CONNECT WITH JCB Copyright © 2019 JCB by Rockefeller University Press	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
LETTER: Midget hockey players earn respect of coach This game is more than a game – it's a way of life, it's team camaraderie, it's discipline, says former coach This year's midget hockey team has seen many changes: six players from last year have graduated or moved on to major midget and juvenile teams. Sooke Minor Hockey's president has expressed that it is time for a change and a new direction with respect to coaching. During the last two years as head coach, I had the privilege of taking the boys to the provincial championship in Dawson Creek where we were up against the best in B.C. The players came together and brought home the bronze medal . Last season we made it to the finals, but fell short to a very strong Port Alberni team. I will miss the games, tournaments and even early morning practices. As a coach, the goal is to develop players as well as strong individuals. These boys have enriched my life and taught me a lot about myself. I'd like to thank all the parents and players that have supported minor hockey. This game is more than a game – it's a way of life, it's team camaraderie, it's discipline and, most importantly, it teaches players social skills and work ethic. All the best for the upcoming season. Work hard boys! Kevin Berger, Sooke LETTER: John Phillips Memorial Park a special place	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
usfws Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge – Nanticoke Unit Easements A partnership between the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and Chesapeake Conservancy has led to the permanent protection of 155 acres of land as part of the Nanticoke Unit of Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge. Funding was made possible … Continued birds, blackwater national wildlife refuge, chesapeake conservancy, conservation, easements, iba, marshes, maryland, nanticoke river, national wildlife refuges, rivers, salt marshes, usfws, waterfowl, wetlands NFWF Chesapeake Bay Stewardship Fund Grants 2018 In December, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced more than $13.1 million in grants to support the restoration and conservation of the Chesapeake Bay watershed in six U.S. states and the … Continued agriculture, communities, delaware, District of Columbia, environment, EPA, farming, fish, funding, grants, habitat restoration, maryland, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, new york, nfwf, ngo, organizations, pennsylvania, runoff, usfws, virginia, water quality, watersheds, west virginia, wildlife 2017 Chesapeake Bay Stewardship Fund Grants In September, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced more than $12.6 million in grants to support the restoration and conservation of the Chesapeake Bay watershed in six states and the District … Continued baltimore, EPA, grants, habitat restoration, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, nfwf, pollution, rivers, runoff, usfws, water quality, watersheds	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Former tourist mecca still draws those eager to sip or soak in its medicinal waters Image: Jennifer Nichols Water plays a starring role in Mineral Wells' history—and its present, as well. Visitors to the small city about 50 miles west of Fort Worth can view tantalizing glimpses of its storied past as one of the country's premier spa resorts and explore the area's distant past at the bottom of an ancient sea. A stroll around downtown gives one a sense of the prosperity that sprang from the earth around the turn of the 20th century. A mineral-rich aquifer tapped by a well driller in the 1880s spurred the establishment of dozens of businesses that catered to thousands of tourists who arrived to drink or bathe in the water, which gained the reputation for curing ailments both physical and mental. Remnants of that water boom—downtown streets lined with brick buildings that today house a few antique shops and a collection of Victorian-era homes—remain. Looming over them all is the abandoned but still impressive Baker Hotel, a 450-room, 14-story edifice that opened in 1929 and closed in the 1970s. Gazing at the crumbling structure, it's easy to imagine the days when the once-grand hotel hosted political conventions and Hollywood stars. Just blocks from the hotel is the only remaining commercial source of the town's mineral water, the Famous Mineral Water Company. The company, founded in 1904, ships its Crazy Water to several states. It also has recently begun offering visitors the chance to soak. For $28, you get a bottle of their mineral water in one of four formulations to sip as you settle into a deep bathtub in a quiet room and relax in a warm bath. Water helped form another city attraction, with a history going back 300 million years. At the Mineral Wells Fossil Park, visitors can pick through sand and rocks at a former city quarry to find the remains of prehistoric creatures that lived there when that area of Texas was covered by a shallow sea. In about an hour's worth of casual hunting, I collected a pocketful of interesting specimens, including mollusk shells and bits of crinoid, a type of seabed-dwelling animal. There is no charge to look for or to take home fossils for personal use, but commercial collecting is forbidden. To get to the park, follow the partially paved Indian Creek Road, just west of town off U.S. 180. Take plenty of water. If I went again, I'd bring a garden rake for easier sifting. Water plays a big role in a more colorful city attraction, this one about 3 miles east of town off U.S. 180. The Clark Gardens Botanical Park is a lush oasis in the middle of mesquite-dotted ranchland. Its 35 acres of carefully tended gardens, which began as the private garden of founders Max and Billie Clark, include hundreds of species of trees and plants in a variety of settings. Lakes, fountains, pavilions and statuary invite visitors to linger. One of my favorite features was an extensive model train layout that incorporated scenery and structures made of natural materials. After all that traipsing, a rest was in order. The Silk Stocking Row bed-and-breakfast, housed in a turn-of-the-century mansion a couple of blocks from the Famous Mineral Water Company, provided a comfortable and peaceful respite. Hosts Wilene and Chuck Manis offer five themed rooms and a hearty breakfast to start the day. Whether it's history, natural beauty or a peaceful day off, Mineral Wells lets you soak it all in. Kevin Hargis is a staff copy editor. This article appeared in the October 2013 issue	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Web site takes you way back in Internet history JOHN COOK, SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER REPORTER Ever dream of floating back in time to the good old days of the Internet, when Amazon.com was just a tiny little online bookstore and WebCrawler was the best search engine around? Well, if you are feeling a bit nostalgic for 1996, it may be time to take a magical ride on The Wayback Machine. A digital time travel device of sorts, The Wayback Machine allows history buffs, journalists, social anthropologists, researchers and curious Web surfers to scroll the annals of Internet history by pulling up forgotten Web pages. Want to see Google's first Web site? Check out Microsoft's home page from October 1996? Or see Al Gore's Web site from the 2000 election? It's all right at your fingertips in The Wayback Machine, web.archive.org/ In fact, The Wayback Machine is the largest known database in the world, with about 10 billion archived Web pages taking up 100 terabytes of data. That's enough information to put stresses and strains on the 300 computer servers powering the digital archive. Brewster Kahle and Bruce Gilliat -- founders of the Amazon.com subsidiary Alexa Internet -- created the concept behind The Wayback Machine in 1996, compiling millions of Web sites for their Internet navigation service. Instead of discarding the old Web properties like other search engines, Kahle and Gilliat stored them in a digital library for a non-profit San Francisco organization known as The Internet Archive. The digital library grew and grew and grew. But few people knew about it. Information was kept on digital tape for five years, with Kahle occasionally allowing researchers and scientists to tap into the clunky database. But when the archive hit its five-year anniversary earlier this year, Kahle and the rest of the team decided to open it to the public. In a ceremony last week at the University of California-Berkeley, The Wayback Machine was unveiled. Now, for the first time in five years, all of the information is available free to the public. For those who followed the birth of the Internet, The Wayback Machine is kind of like opening King Tut's tomb for the first time. It's a virtual treasure trove of information. So far, it has been a smashing success, with more than 1 million visitors per day. "People love to see their old Web sites. They are just thrilled to see the old pictures that they thought were long gone," Kahle said. "And they are psyched about becoming a part of history." With a good memory of Web-site addresses and a quick click of the "Take Me Back!" button, one can spend hours exploring the darkest corners of cyberspace. I checked out one of Amazon.com's early home pages, a primitive site that showed a grainy looking logo that boasted "Earth's biggest bookstore." Comparing it with Amazon.com's site today -- with its multiple tabs, consumer reviews and colorful graphics -- shows just how far e-commerce has progressed in five years. I also explored Web sites of Seattle companies that are no longer with us such as HomeGrocer.com, Mercata, Rivals.com and FizzyLab. After typing in the names and waiting a few seconds, they all popped up. In many cases, the links within the Web sites even worked -- allowing deeper exploration of news releases, management teams and investors. Hidden gems are found all over. PI staff stories Coronavirus Seattle schools cancel classes, move online as COVID... Seattle Weather Puget Sound area finally in for a spell of mostly dry... Politics State senator removed from Capitol after flouting virus... Seattle Weather Another atmospheric river is headed to Western Washington Travel Norwegian's Pride of America returns to Hawaii for island... Travel The most anticipated new cruise ships, itineraries for 2022 For example, check out this message from HomeGrocer.com dated Nov. 16, 1999: "What if you didn't have to go to the grocery store? What if a truck drove up to your door, and a nice driver put the groceries on your kitchen counter? What if the groceries didn't cost more, and they were as good as or better than what you normally buy? Too good to be true? Well, we'll give you a 100 percent satisfaction money-back guarantee." But The Wayback Machine doesn't always work. When I typed in MyLackey.com, the Seattle online errand service that went out of business last year, it returned 89 different Web pages from Jan. 25, 1998, to May 31, 2001. But none of them produced the familiar orange and blue Web site with Mr. Lackey wearing his top hat. A message appeared saying the Web site I requested was not in the archive, but it would be added to a list. Still, at 10 billion Web pages -- a database that Kahle says is bigger than those operated by Wal-Mart and American Express -- you can find some very interesting things. In addition to the search function, The Wayback Machine has four special collections: Election 2000, United States Government, Web Pioneers and September 11th. Still in its early stages, Kahle says he hopes The Wayback Machine can be a useful research tool. Kahle recalls a Wall Street Journal reporter who contacted him a few years ago to find out exactly when Microsoft changed strategies and decided to make the giant leap into the Internet business. "He wanted the evidence," Kahle remembered. "But I couldn't provide it because we didn't have a Wayback Machine." Now, he said, a reporter or researcher could jump on site, type in the Microsoft URL and search through early versions of the company's Web site for evidence. And that, Kahle said, is a valuable tool. "Society needs objective views of the past," Kahle said. "The Web ... is becoming an important part of our information ecology." The Wayback Machine, which takes its name from an imaginary device in the 1960s cartoon "The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle," is backed by AT&T Research, Compaq Computer, Xerox PARC, the Library of Congress, the National Science Foundation and others. JOHN COOK	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
COVID-19 Cases Quadruple At Federal Migrant Detention Center In Arizona By James E. Garcia Jun 18, 2020 A worker at a Honeywell International Inc. factory works on N95 masks May 5, 2020, in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images) PHOENIX – The number of migrant detainees testing positive at a federal migrant detention center in Arizona has jumped more than 400 percent in the past five days, accounting for 50 percent of the growth in coronavirus cases among detained migrants nationwide. A spokeswoman for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) told the Arizona Mirror that the increase is due to more testing. "As a result of these increased efforts, more cases have been identified," said ICE spokesman Yasmeen Pitts O'keefe, who added that "the Eloy Detention Center has also restricted intake for all new admissions to the facility to further protect those in custody." Arizona is among several states in the Southwest that reported record increases this week in the number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. On Tuesday, the state reported 2,392 new infections. It's been a month since Arizona's stay-at-home order expired. In a recent press conference, Governor Doug Ducey told reporters "this virus is something we need to learn to live with." But a growing chorus of state leaders, including Congressman Ruben Gallego, have called on Ducey to mandate that Arizonans wear masks to slow the spread of the disease. In a lawsuit filed earlier this month, attorneys said detainees at the Eloy facility are "trapped in what are essentially tinderboxes on the verge of explosion." Man Shot In Albuquerque As Protesters Try To Tear Down Statue Of Spanish Conquistador Stephen Ray Baca, a 31-year-old former city council candidate was arrested Tuesday and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, after allegedly shooting a man who was with protesters trying to tear down the statue of a Spanish conquistador. Cellphone video "showed protesters hitting Baca with a skateboard, punching him and chasing him before he opened fire," according to the Associated Press. Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller said at a press conference that a separate video taken earlier in the day showed Baca "agitating at the protest well before the shooting" and throwing a woman to the ground. The woman was also pepper sprayed by Baca. The statue was being guarded by a local militia group called "The New Mexico Civil Guard." Police have not confirmed if Baca was a member of the group. Keller told reporters the New Mexico State Police are investigating the incident, adding that the statue would be removed and placed in storage for the time being. KRQE News 13 reported that multiple protesters had called police to the scene "as tensions rose" before the shooting, "but police did not arrive until after the protester was shot." According to the AP, the man who was shot is named Scott Williams. He suffered several gunshot wounds to his torso. Authorities said he was in critical but stable condition at a local hospital. My statement on the "militia" and violence in Albuquerque tonight: pic.twitter.com/BZISvyau3k — Michelle Lujan Grisham (@GovMLG) June 16, 2020 In a statement released by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Twitter, she condemned the violence, saying she was "horrified and disgusted" by the shooting. She criticized the militia group for showing up to "menace the protesters … To menace people of New Mexico with weaponry." Amid COVID-19 Crisis, Trump Administration Targeting Immigrants On Multiple Fronts As the nation continues to reel from the deadly effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, The Trump Administration has moved forward with several major policy initiatives aimed at curbing immigration to the United States. In one of its latest moves, the administration has proposed making extensive changes to asylum law. Critics say "the sweeping restrictions [such as penalizing asylum seekers for not paying taxes or being in the country undocumented for longer than a year] would make it easier for immigration judges to reject asylum requests out of hand." The goal is to put rules in place that could be enforced long after the pandemic has ended. Tens of thousands of migrants forced to remain in camps and shelters in Mexico at our southwest border have already been "effectively blocked" from seeking asylum, according to the New York Times, and an executive order has temporarily suspended the "issuance of green cards to many outside the United States." In April, U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos barred undocumented immigrants, including recipients of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), from receiving COVID-19 relief funds to help with emergency expenses, such as housing, food or health care. DACA recipients just received the news today that DACA will not be suspended after a decision from the Supreme Court rejected Trump's effort to end the program. In the coming days, federal officials are expected to announce restrictions to student and work visas, as a follow up to limits to temporary work visas ordered in April. "The White House has made it clear it's considering suspending H-1B visas for high-skilled workers; H-2B visas for seasonal workers and L-1 visas for employees transferring within a company to the U.S," according to the Associated Press. Supreme Court Declines To Hear White House Challenge To California 'Sanctuary Laws' The U.S. Supreme Court rejected an appeal to a lower court ruling that upheld California's right to "limit cooperation between state and local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities," according to The Hill. The Trump administration claimed the legislation interferes with federal immigration law enforcement. California's former Senate President pro Tem Kevin de León, who proposed the law, cheered the justices' decision. "We already have enough issues with law enforcement being weaponized against the communities that they were intended to protect," de León told the Sacramento Bee. De León was recently elected to the Los Angeles City Council. 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Germany's Kroos relishing shot at redemption against Dutch, French AFP October 11, 2018 AFP No Comments Berlin (AFP) – Toni Kroos says Germany are relishing the chance for redemption following a woeful World Cup campaign as they prepare for crunch Nations League matches away to the Netherlands and France. "Those games sound good to the ear and we hear the ringing of six points," quipped the Real Madrid midfielder. "We're motivated, we want two wins." A goalless draw against France in Munich last month leaves Germany second in Group One of the Nations League, three points behind leaders France. Having finished bottom of their group in Russia following a shock defeat to South Korea, victories over the Dutch in Amsterdam on Saturday and against the French next Tuesday in Paris would go a long way in helping coach Joachim Loew repair the damage to his hitherto unblemished reputation. Kroos insists "three games at the World Cup will not change what we've been building for years", although claiming six points over the coming days should help ease the pressure on Loew, who has faced criticism in the German media. On Thursday, former Germany star Michael Ballack said he was "surprised" the 58-year-old Loew had kept his job after the World Cup debacle. "Maybe he wanted to take over…," Kroos replied tongue-in-cheek to Ballack's comments as he jumped to Loew's defence ahead of the coach's 168th international in charge on Saturday. "New stimuli can also come from a coach who has been involved for a long time," insisted Kroos, 28. "He (Loew) asked himself after the World Cup whether he can still perform to his best. "I think he deserves the chance and I think we will sort ourselves out with him." Nevertheless, the away matches in Amsterdam and Paris present a huge challenge. As assistant coach Marcus Sorg put it "in the Nations League, you can't afford a defeat, then you don't have matters in your own hands any more. "That is an incredibly high demand." Manchester City winger Leroy Sane, a surprise omission from the World Cup squad, is set to start on the left flank with Loew's first-choice Marco Reus missing with a knee injury. Injuries elsewhere have forced Loew to make further changes. Kevin Trapp, Antonio Ruediger, Leon Goretzka, Kai Havertz and Reus have dropped out of the original 23-man squad and been replaced by Emre Can, Serge Gnabry and Bernd Leno.	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
How U.F.O.s 'Exploded' Into Public View In the early morning of July 20, 1952, Capt. S.C. "Casey" Pierman was ready for takeoff at Washington National Airport, when a bright light skimmed the horizon and disappeared. He did not think much of it until he was airborne, bound for Detroit, By Laura M. Holson and an air traffic controller told him two or three unidentified flying objects were spotted on radar traveling at high speed. The controller told Captain Pierman to follow them, the pilot told government investigators at the time. Captain Pierman agreed, and headed northwest over West Virginia where he saw as many as seven bluish-white lights that looked "like falling stars without tails," according to a newspaper report. The sighting of whatever-they-were garnered headlines around the world. And in the decades since, U.F.O.s have become part of the pop culture zeitgeist MY UFO EXPERIENCE: Eye Witness Recounts 1952 'Flying Saucer' Flap 8 to 12 Saucers (UFOs) Appear Over Washington Again; U.S. Calls in Scientists Air Force Issues 'Shoot Down Orders' For Flying Saucers (UFOs)! Mysterious Objects Over Washington Again Today! MY UFO EXPERIENCE \| STORYTIME UFO Sighting in West Richland, Washington on… UFO Sighting in Georgia on 1973-05-25 17:00:00 -… 'Oblate Spheroid Space Ships' From Older Planets,… UFO Sighting in Bothell, Washington on 2019-05-07… Tagged with: exploded • public	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
2023: Jega Disagrees With IBB Over Age Limit For President Olugbenga Ige Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega, has disagreed with the former military president, Ibrahim Babangida on the age bracket of Nigeria's next president. Recall that in a televised interview, Babangida had said he already had in mind the ideal next president of Nigeria and that the candidate is in his 60s. The former military dictator said the idea of a good Nigerian leader is someone who has a friend everywhere, must also be well-versed in economics, and be a good politician able to talk to Nigerians. But in an interview on ARISE NEWS on Monday night, Jega said the next president should be the best choice of the people of Nigeria, adding that age should not matter. He said: "That is his (Babangida) personal opinion. But as far as I am concerned, the President of Nigeria should be the best choice of the people of Nigeria. Age may not matter. "As a political scientist, I have read about Nigerian politics, I understand the challenges and I have also had the privilege for five years of relating relatively more loosely with Nigerian politicians, so, I have a clear appreciation of the serious challenges that Nigeria faces particularly, the dangerous trajectory, which many of our politicians are leading this country to and if we all sit and watch and allow this, in no time they would wreck this country." Speaking on the electoral amendment bill before the National Assembly, Jega said that the bill should not be passed until certain critical elements are addressed. He noted that if those elements are not attended to, it would create more problems than it intend to solve. "The whole idea of the electoral amendment is to improve the legal framework. The 2010 Electoral Act as amended is certainly better than the 2006 Electoral Act, which preceded it. But there are still areas that need to be improved on. I have told you one area which since 2011 when I was there. After the election, we discovered how political parties were exploiting the legal framework to undermine the democratic process and INEC could do nothing about it, because the law really arm-strong its capacity to do it. Those are the things you expect that would improve. "Before the 2019 election, at the last minute, something was done but it was never signed into law until after the election. And now we are expecting before 2023 that we can have a much remarkable; more improved Electoral legal framework. And I'm telling you from what we have seen from the draft bill under consideration by the Senate and yeah, House of Representatives, there are going to be serious remarkable constraints, rather than creating a better framework," he added. Download NAIJA NEWS app: Related Topics:2023 Presidency2023 Presidential Electionattahiru jegaIbrahim Babangida Rotational Presidency Won't Solve Nigeria's Problem – Jega Osinbajo Reveals Why APC May Not Get Much Vote In 2023 2023: Tinubu Does Not Have My Support – President Buhari's Aide 2023: Trouble For Okorocha As APC Deny His Membership Secondary School Certificate Qualification Too Low To Become President Of Nigeria – Gbajabiamila Gov Wike's Presidential Campaign Posters Emerge In Abuja It'll Be Unfair Not To Zone 2023 Presidency To South East – Anyim Copyright © 2022 Naija News. All rights reserved.	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Developer Creates Holographic Window Using Microsoft's Kinect Sensor by Microsoft News @@msftnws Mar 5, 2015 at 21:36 GMT 6 years ago Valve's Portal game is known for it's gameplay where portals could be used to teleport between different locations. They are rendered as virtual windows into the connected location with the well-known orange and blue rings around them. A developer has now created a real life portal using Kinect sensors. Watch the video above. The Kinect V2 is a sensor that can be used to record a 3D view of the world in real-time. It can also track users and can see what their body pose is. This can be used to perform head tracking and reconstruct a camera view into a 3D world as if looking through a virtual window. By using one Kinect for head tracking and another Kinect for reconstructing a 3D view, the virtual window effect of a portal can be created in reality. By using both Kinects for 3D world reconstruction and head tracking a two way portal effect can be achieved. Read more about it at Channel9.	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Springdale Poverty Springdale borough, Pennsylvania Welfare Poverty in Springdale borough, Pennsylvania What is the poverty rate in Springdale borough, Pennsylvania? The poverty rate in Springdale is 9.5%. One out of every 10.5 residents of Springdale lives in poverty. How many people in Springdale borough, Pennsylvania live in poverty? 319 of 3,344 Springdale residents reported income levels below the poverty line in the last year. How does the poverty rate in Springdale compare to the rest of Pennsylvania? The Poverty Rate across the state of Pennsylvania is 13.1%, meaning Springdale has a significantly lower than average percentage of residents below the poverty line when compared to the rest of Pennsylvania. Springdale borough, Pennsylvania Poverty Rate By Race What's the Poverty Rate in Springdale borough, Pennsylvania By Race? 9.0% of White residents of Springdale borough, Pennsylvania live below the poverty line. The Poverty Rate of white residents in Springdale borough, Pennsylvania is dramatically lower than the national average of 10.3%. 289 of 3,229 white Pennsylvanians live below the poverty line. Approximately 95.7% of the total population of Springdale borough, Pennsylvania are white. Springdale borough, Pennsylvania Poverty Rate By Sex What is the poverty rate for men vs women living in Springdale borough, Pennsylvania? The Poverty Rate for men who live in Springdale borough, Pennsylvania is 4.4%. The Poverty Rate for women who live in Springdale borough, Pennsylvania is 13.8%. Poverty Rate Disparity for Male vs Female Residents of Springdale borough, Pennsylvania Female residents of Springdale borough, Pennsylvania are dramatically(213%) more likely to live in poverty than males. 66 of 1,517 males in Springdale live below the poverty line. 253 of 1,827 females in Springdale live below the poverty line. Springdale borough, Pennsylvania Poverty Rate By School Enrollment Understanding where poverty hits hardest in Springdale can be better understood by segmenting poverty by whether or not the resident is in school or not. Enrolled in School in Springdale borough, Pennsylvania have a Poverty Rate of 12.1%. Not Enrolled in School in Springdale borough, Pennsylvania have a Poverty Rate of 8.8%. Poverty for younger ages in Springdale is seen as the most undesirable for the future of the community. Enrolled in Nursery School in Springdale borough, Pennsylvania have a Poverty Rate of 17.4%. Enrolled in Elementary School(Grades 1-4) in Springdale borough, Pennsylvania have a Poverty Rate of 0.0%. Poverty for developing children and young adults in Springdale can have drastic impacts on graduation and college attendance rates. Enrolled in Middle School(Grade 5-8) in Springdale borough, Pennsylvania have a Poverty Rate of 5.6%. Enrolled in High School (Grades 9-12) in Springdale borough, Pennsylvania have a Poverty Rate of 26.0%. Enrolled in Undergraduate School in Springdale borough, Pennsylvania have a Poverty Rate of 4.5%. Enrolled in Graduate or Professional School in Springdale borough, Pennsylvania have a Poverty Rate of 8.6%. Springdale borough, Pennsylvania Poverty Rate By Age What's the Poverty Rate By Age in Springdale borough, Pennsylvania? Breakdown of Springdale borough, Pennsylvania Poverty Rate By Age Springdale borough, Pennsylvania Poverty Rate By Place of Birth What is the poverty rate for residents of Springdale borough, Pennsylvania born US Citizens vs Foreign-Born? The Poverty Rate for residents of Springdale borough, Pennsylvania who were born citizens of the United States is 9.7%. The Poverty Rate for residents of Springdale borough, Pennsylvania who were born citizens of a country other than the US is 0.0%. Poverty Rate for residents of Springdale borough, Pennsylvania born US Citizens vs Foreign-Born Residents of Springdale borough, Pennsylvania who were born as US Citizens have a higher poverty rate than those who were born citizens of a country outside of the United States. Of the 3,299 residents of Springdale borough, Pennsylvania who were born citizens of the United States, 319 (9.7%) had income levels below the poverty line within the past year. Conversely, 0 (0.0%) of 45 residents of Springdale borough, Pennsylvania who were born citizens of a country other than the US reported income levels below the poverty line within the past year. Poverty Rate in Springdale borough, Pennsylvania The poverty rate in Springdale is 9.5%. Springdale is in Allegheny County.	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
News Technology Trend Ideas Digital Forum 2018: Gallery Making & Re Making & Rozemin Keshvani Welcome, back to the ideas, digital, forum my, name is Lila Timmons and I'm the curator and manager of exhibitions. And collections here, at the Robert McLaughlin gallery. To. Begin I. Would. Just like to acknowledge that the Robert McLaughlin gallery, is situated, on the ancestral, in treaty lands of the Mississauga's, a school GOG Island first nation in the, traditional territory of the Mississauga nation. For. Me a territorial, acknowledgement, is an important reminder that, we are all treaty partners, and a, call to continue, to recognize our Co commitment, to, each other into this land that we're so lucky to work on as. A curator. I would also highly. Recommend, if you have not, seen. Our exhibitions, yesterday, to, please check out the two wonderful, shows that we have on as well as the show that you're situated in but. Public notice is curated, by Sonya Jones and a novel Wynne curated, by Danielle, print up shares. Some really beautiful and, important. Propositions, about treaty, and how to uphold these bonds so to encourage you to check it out I. Was thinking a lot this morning about yesterday's, proceedings and, I, just wanted to share how grateful I, am, for the tenacity and generosity of our artists presenters yesterday, I strongly. Believe that artists, are the reason why we're, all here and it's clear, that artists. Have been leading these conversations. On digital technologies, for a long time, and. It's important for institutions, to listen carefully when artists are sharing so generously, and to, be curious and open to what they're saying as. Thinking, about the simplicity of Steve Daniels message that, art, that is working is going to break, and. It's prescient and telling and what, I hear in that statement is that art this. Art and in this digital moment, it, demands. Collaboration. Not only to fix what is broken but, it also applies, more broadly to thinking about the larger solutions, and how, our institutions, can be adaptive to this change it. Also highlights. Importantly, the relationship, between artists. Institution. And our audiences, and. Requires us to think about these relationships, in new ways and it excitingly, it requires us to strengthen our networks between each other and to, shift where this authority lies it's. Challenging, work but it's vital work and it's really exciting for, us all to be discussing, it together. I. Would like to thank all the artists presenters from yesterday, and also to the ones that are speaking today, I, would also like to thank the important generosity, of our supporters EQ, Bank and surface impressive impressions. Sorry about that as well, as to recognize the Canada Council for the Arts and the digital strategy fund through. Which this event was made possible, I'm. I would now like to invite, senior, G. Executive. Director of a wag who will introduce our first session yes. A good morning everyone and Leila. Thank you and you, know late ISO right for. Us in our work in our business, the artist is the bottom line without, artists. There would be no art and there would be no reason for us to be here today to. Talk about that. Really, you know how do we show their work how do we engage with, them and the. Practices, in the, context, that we are in. Which. Actually. Is. At. This. Moment in time. Very, challenging, on many levels. Recently. I had, a, or, in this article or Canada's, municipal, art galleries, in crises in, Canadian. Art if you have not had time to look at it I'd welcome. You too and ask you to look at it one. Of the reasons is is that I. I. Think I've, learned so much over, my. Decades, of working, with municipalities I've. Worked with four different mayor's starting. With Gordon Campbell when, he was the mayor in Vancouver, and he founded the Vancouver Arts Initiative which really. Led to Vancouver's, first culture, plan this, is like I think, early, 90s, and went. On to work with others and with the most recent, being Hazel, McCallion who. Was mayor, for I, don't know hundred years at the City of Mississauga. Well. Fifty years, she's. 100 herself now, and. She started her career when she was 50 years old a very powerful, small. C mayor. Very. Anti. Cultural. What. Kind of mayor who was you know whose, task. Force that she pulled together demanded. That She actually needed. To think about culture, given that it was Canada's. Six largest city anyway. There was an many, stories there but I won't get into those challenging. Environment, but. The reason that I bring this up is because today's. Presentations. Will at least have. Two. Presentations. To case studies coming, from municipalities. Now. Being. The IDI, of the O AG and working. With the membership, and the regional galleries, we, see increasingly. How difficult. A context. Ontario's. Municipal and. Regional galleries, are working in we, have now a very difficult provincial, government government that's come in that, can challenge us in all sorts of ways and and. Also, how municipalities. Are. Dealing, with you. Know there's more and more need. For galleries. To move away from their initial. Mandates. Their. Real mandates, and and act as sort of adjuncts, to, community. Community. Rec. And Parks you. Know offer dance, offer, yoga. For. Zumba you. Know. You. Take care of its citizens in particular kinds, of ways etc, so, and. I think today we're going to hear you know some very and on top of that now, we've. Got sort of this digital, arena coming, in but. I think what we'll also find out is that some of the smaller galleries, have, the ability to make things happen and, because. They're more nimble they're, not necessarily, in the case of the new media, gallery they, don't have a board for example you know etc. So. I. Think. It's going to be a very exciting. Session. Ahead, so. I'm now going to introduce. Rosemon. Kewanee who, is our first, presenter. And. We're. Delighted to have her lo Rosa has come in from the, London UK she's. An independent curator, and art critic, whose, practice, focuses, on excavating. And recreating, undiscovered. Contemporary, histories. She is guest lectured, in many places included, including. The said km center for arts and media the, Chelsea School of Art and the Henry Moore Institute, and has. Also curated, several research exhibitions. In, contemporary, spaces, I recently. Worked, with Roseman on the alga Khan's Diamond Jubilee international, art gallery where she, was invited, to, come in as a faculty member. And and, work with the community, there and. Very. Exciting, she, just finished hot, off the press. This. Amazing. This. Amazing, book and. It's. Just come out it's it's art. Anarchy, a pasty. Counterculture. And the new avant-garde. Published. By coning books in London and she worked with Peter weeble and, Alex. Hal so. Congratulations, to you and. We. Look forward to hearing, what you have to say about the Whitechapel she's, welcome Roseman. Thanks. Everyone while, I'm really impressed that everyone is here this morning. First. Of all let, me thank the, Ontario. Association of art galleries and also. The, Robert McLaughlin gallery, who has done such a wonderful job, in organizing, this really. Exciting. And I, think very topical, and needed, conference, thank, you so much to the nob and. Jessica. And Lynn and Linda. I'm not sure where Linda's but Jessica, who's, behind here. Hyland. Jessica. Who's in the back who we don't see all the time but who's making this all possible on. The, electronic. And digital side, so. The topic of my conversation today. Is. Electronic. Superhighway. This was an exhibition that. Took place, at the Whitechapel Art Gallery in. 2016. January, until I think it closed in about April, and. It's. A very, interesting, exhibition, because it actually began. From. That moment, when you walked into the gallery you were seeing work that was. Literally. Just completed. So from that moment of, January. 2016. And, the, exhibition actually. Involved. A reverse chronology so. You were walking backwards. In time. Let's. See if I can make this work there we are there's, a picture of the Whitechapel the Whitechapel is, a really. Amazing space, with a fantastic, history. It. Is. One. Of these areas in London which has become gentrified, and as everyone who works. In the art community knows, this is one of the one. Of the wonderful, things that, we can sell art, galleries, to. To. To, the business community. But. On the other hand is always a really difficult issue for artists, and the people who are living in those neighborhoods so this was traditionally, a very impoverished, neighborhood. It Was a Jewish community, and, and. Then, more, recently a. Bangladeshi, community where, you can get some of the most amazing, Indian food and. Vegan. Friendly, neighborhood. For sure so, that is where, the exhibition. Happened. And as I said it charts a course backward, in time, examining. How artists, have pioneered little. Digital forms of art taking. As its backdrop the. Prevailing, context. Of the internet post. Internet, art of our networked, culture. I'm. Just gonna see if I can, uh-huh. Okay, and it's. Hard because I'm trying to do two things at the same time. So. The, conceptual starting, point according to the co-curator, America, live is a. 1974. Paper authored, by the korean-american. Artist, Nam June Paik it. Was called media planning for the post-industrial, society. The 21st century, is now, only. 26. Years away. Imagining. Television. As the technology, that would foster globalization. Pyke, used the term electronic. Superhighway. To, describe the emergence, of a high-speed, direct. Connectivity. Which, he presently, described. As a broadband. Communication. Network, or, electronic. Superhighway. Which. Would include not only television, and video but, audio cassettes, telex, data pooling. Continent. Oil satellites. Micro, fishes private, microwaves, and eventually. Fiber optics, on laser, frequencies. I think. It's really interesting to, note, that paper, and to note the starting, point well, in this case for the exhibition the end point but this, starting, point of. 1966-1967, this, paper was in a 1974. Paper but, just to have an understanding of how far. Back it, is, that. These ideas were actually in play and being explored. By. Artists. The. Pioneering, media, theorist, Marshall, McLuhan famously, wrote when. Faced with a totally, new situation. We. Tend always, to attach ourselves to, the objects. And to, the flavour of the recent pass we. Look at the present through, a rear view mirror, we, march. Backwards. Into, the future. Electronic. Superhighway, emulates, this prescription, taking. As its starting point it's then present moment in January, 2016. And looking backward, in time to. Reveal a picture, that is far more complex, interconnected. And. Potentially. Dangerous. Than. Is apparent in, our world where nearly all human relations. Activities. And decision making is increasingly. Regulated, functionalized. And distributed. In the form of vast interconnected, flows, of data governed. By algorithmic. Procedures. Featuring. Over a hundred, and fifty artworks. From 73. Artists, the, exhibition. Presented an ambitious, and dizzying. Survey, of work that, was nevertheless carefully. Choreographed to, imitate, the, seeming, anarchy, of the internet and seeking. To tell the story of a post internet art world it aimed, to trace a narrative conduct, connecting, today's generation. Of post Millennials, with, artists, of the previous generations. And that, is something that is really, important, and that, we often forget and is very earnest a challenge. For. Contemporary. Curators, is to find ways, first. Of all difficult. As it is for us to get our minds, around the, new work that is is being made by artists, and is being pioneered, and the. Collaborative, work and interdisciplinary. Work but, then to be able to trace that back to, things that were happening in fluxes, things that were happening in conceptual, art and yet, it's really. Really, important. That, we find, a way to. Embrace. That narrative, and Men and make those narratives clear. For audiences. And I, think also for the artists, who are working in, these, areas because. Often. It's. Not obvious, that. Your. Language, or your discourse, actually, has a history, especially when it seems to, be materially. So, distinct. And and. Well-defined and that's often, one of the issues, that any avant-garde. Actually. Faces. So. That's just another image that, gives you a sense of, you. Know how how, the exhibition. Was curated. Now. Someone raised this yesterday. So the, exhibition, takes us on a journey that's, completed, fifty years prior in 1966. With, the nascent collaborations. Between Robert. Rauschenberg, and the visionary. Engineer. Of Bell. Laboratories Billy, kluever, that, resulted. In experiments. In art and, technology. EA T an, organization. That would over the course of its ten years involve. Hundreds, of artists, and produce several landmark. Exhibitions. To suggest. That today's interdisciplinary. Approach in artistic practices. Can, be traced back to these early collaborations. Experiments. In art and technology, the first of which collaborations. Resulted. In the groundbreaking, nine evenings, theatre and engineering, was, held from the 13th of October, till, the 23rd of October. 1966. At the 25th, Street armory New York, participants. Included a who's who of the American, avant-garde most. Notably Composers. And performers who, had already come. Collaborated. At Black Mountain College John. Cage listened to childs Merce Cunningham, Alex. Hey Debra, hey Steve. Parkton. Paxton, sorry Robert, Rauschenberg, David shooter Robert, Wittman and the, Brazilian, Swedish, artists, Avant falls from. The. Diverse, use of electronics. As an artistic, medium for large performances. Was, explored, here in all its patent, so while. The second milestone, was Robert Breyers floats and Fujiko. Nakaya's. Excuse. Me for the poor pronunciation. Fog, installation. Of a manufactured. Clouds. At the 1970. Expo. Pavilion in Osaka. That was sponsored by Pepsi. When. Explaining, the rationale, for involving. Artists, in the development, of technologies. Billy, kluever, declared, as follows, we. All know and remember this is night in 1966. We. All know, technology. Has become a part of our lives, and now. We can see absolutely no reason why it should not become more so no. Sound has been heard from another culture to oppose Western, technology, the. Faster, the underdeveloped countries. Have it the, faster they want it on, the. Other end of the spectrum we now have systems, where we don't quite, know where the Machine ends, and the human being, begins I am. Thinking of the space system, which, has introduced, the new and maybe inhuman, objective, the, system, has to work no failures, are allowed no, personal, emotions, or mistakes may interfere with the success of the project. Laborious. Ly we, are translating, every, aspect, of human language into computer, language the. Engineers, are not visionaries. John. Cage has recently written a wonderful how, to improve, the world as a, blind engineer. One, of his observations, gave me a real, jolt. Cage. Points, out that, there exists. A system, of interaction. Between, human, beings that. Exists, without any police or power. Structure. Whatsoever. In fact. There. Are hundreds of agreements, between countries, that work, perfectly. Well, it, seems. Technology. Bleak breeds agreement. So. Of course what he's talking about here, is cybernetics. And the. Artists, who got so excited by, the cybernetic, movement, that had originally been written. About in the 40s and. It's. About this idea of systems, theory and being. Able to reach agreement tacitly. Without. Needing, any kind of outside, organizational. Structures, so. They're, they're. Incredibly. Excited, and they're, almost, I would say a kind of euphoric, optimism. About the possibilities. Of this which, maybe we're now pulling, back on a little, bit and reconsidering. And. So. That that statement. I think is something to, keep in mind. So. He says this to sum up first the artists have to create with technology, because technology is, becoming, inseparable from our lives today. Technology. Is the extension, of our. Nervous. System. McLuhan. Said. Second. Artists, should use technology because, because, technology. Needs, artists. The. Artists, work is much like that of a scientist, it is an investigation. And this. Is this is this, is quite telling it is an investigation, which may or may not yield, meaningful. Results. In, many cases, we will know only years, later what. I am suggesting is, that the use of the engineer, by. The artist, will, stimulate new, ways of looking at technology. And of, dealing with life in the future. You. Might find it interesting to hear, kluever. Say, technology. Needs To be revealed, and undressed. Much. Like, we undress, a woman. There's. A lot that could be unpacked in these few statements for. The moment it's instructed, to footnote, both, the motivations, and collaborations. Which, have led to burgeoning. Interdisciplinary. Practices, using technology. And the, almost euphoric and. Unhesitating. Embrace of the, possibilities. Presented by technology. Urged. On, by an underlying, confidence. In the, apparent. Neutrality. Of the systems. Generated, through technology. Assumptions. Which are being exposed and challenged by contemporary, artists, whose practice is critically. Engaged, with, these technologies. And which, are manifest, and explored, throughout, this exhibition. So. Electronic, superhighway, takes its name from Nam, June Paik smaii mental sculptural, installation of. 1995. I'm. Sure everyone's, quite familiar, with this work it's part on which to the interlocking system, of Road transportation. That connected, all. Of the United States. That came, to be known as the interstate highway system it. Was begun by President Dwight. Eisenhower in. 1932. And, wasn't. Finally proclaimed, complete, until, 1992. The. Smithsonian, Institute who now owns this work and in fact owns much of the legacy of Nam June Paik, writes. That. When none June Paik came to the United States in 1964. The interstate, highway system was only nine years old and super. Highways offered everyone the freedom to see the USA, in your Chevrolet. Employing. Three three hundred and thirty six television, sets. 50. DVD, players 50, DVD, players. 37,000. Hundred fifty feet of cable and, 575. Feet. Of multicolored. Neon, tubing, this. Mammoth, work presents, an iconographic. Imagery. On 51, channels, positing, the construction, of a shared identity through. Television and there's, a fantastic. Clip, you can watch on the internet that, tells. You what, was involved, in the, conservation. And. Care. Of this, work and just, gives you an idea of what, it must what it must be to organize. 336. Televisions, and keep, them under way and deal with all the buses in the line etc. This. This. Is the work that was actually in the show not. Surprisingly. The. Electronic. Superhighway. That the name you know the name of the exhibition actually wasn't shown at the at. The, exhibition. Instead, this work was shown Internet, dream and I think that's, for, obvious reasons it was just too large of a work to transport. And to. Actually. Show in the Whitechapel. However. The works established. Televisions, capacity. To alter geographies. And penetrate. Previously, static, and instrument, surmountable. Boundaries. And. This. Is what changes. This. Is the first thing that television, and these, kinds, of transmissions. And interconnections. Change they. Change your conception, of space. Suddenly. Everything, becomes interconnected. Distances. Are altered, distances. Cease to exist it, alters, our notion of geography, and, distance, is eliminated, and space. Becomes. Flattened. Unlike. Richard, Serra's darker. Narrative, on the power of television articulated. Nearly 20 years earlier in, television. Delivers people Pike, provides. An optimistic. Perhaps, as I've, said euphoric. View of televisions, power to unite and connect. Electronic. Superhighway, asserts a transformation. On our notion of space as distances. That once seemed dauntingly. Vast instantly. Disappear. The. Exhibition, itself unabashedly. Navigates. The cocoon, the. Cacophony of radical, anarchy that the web presents, us showing us the range of new media works which traverse, geographies. Of time distance. And, materialized. Work that was made for a computer, and making. Transparent. The relationship. Between the, analog, and the digital. Many. Of the works permit, viewers, a hand on playful. Interactive. Enticing. Engagement, with the work so. Petra court rights system, landscapes, and pixel paintings, reverses. The traditional, indexical. Relationship. Between reality. And image. Jacobi's. South awaits, 3d. Animations. Which, emerge from drawings made by his mother while suffering from mental illness. And. The. Paintings, of Celia Hampton, whose fragmentary. Flash works and you're only so long as she can hold a conversation in, a, chat room. All. Together. With. Thomas. And Craig heads. Strange, I don't know if you know this work it's really quite, amazing Thomas, and Craig had strange, karaoke, love songs none of which could exist without, the Internet and challenge our acceptance, of the status stasis, of art and the, authorial voice of the museum, which is what, we are of course all familiar with they. Also engaged, the viewer to consider, the relationship, between the virtual and the physical and, the relationship. Between old, and new media, and I'll tell you this was a very, interactive, exhibition. The downstairs, was. Full, of young people, it was, absolutely. Jam-packed all the time and it. Felt like walking into the the. Apple store not, not walking into a museum. So. Are, people familiar with the good. Morning mr. Orwell. So. Some of us are some. Of us might remember seeing it so. Yeah. Do you wanna. So. This, is the first time this is January. 1st 1984. Nam June Paik, creation. And it's, the first time that we had this kind of live. Satellite. Transmission, that connected, up so many different. People and locations. And was, available and was seen apparently, by 25 million people and. It's. Just to. Think that this was 1984. It's just absolutely, stunning, and of course, Pyke and all the artists, who worked on this and there were some, of the artists from the most, remote regions of, the avant-garde I know Allen Ginsberg, even has a piece on there. We're. Trying. To. Rebut. The. Proposition, in George, Orwell's book and, were, specifically. Telling. Encouraging. Us to look beyond 1984. And not to be afraid of, Big, Brother. I'm. Told that I have about, five minutes left, so. I'm going to. Quickly. Flash, through some of these. Gonna. So. I'm just gonna stop at John Latham's full stop which. John, Latham is a British, artist he. Died in 2010. And this is his work full stop 1961. Which, is a, single. Shot of, a spray gun on, a. Blank, canvas, and. At. Some point in the 1960s. We entered a new moment in heart history, the, artist John Latham, who used a spray gun to spray a black dot on a white canvas which, he called his one-second, paintings. Declared. That with Rauschenberg's. White canvases. The. Artist deconstruction. Of space, was, complete. Time. Would now become, the new medium. For the artist. No. Longer confined to linear notions, traditional, understanding. Of history becomes, completely. Upended. Time. Simultaneous. History. Tele-audiology. The notion of progress our hag alien, understanding. Of history that has driven so much of what, art historians, have done gone. Finished say goodbye to it. I'm. Gonna skip a lot of these works which are the newer, pieces, surveillance. Is another big issue Gary. T marks which is a very. Important, surveillance, theorist, talks about what the maximum security society. Is he has six. Statements. About it it's a dossier, society, in which computerized. Records play, a major role an. Actuarial. Society, in which decisions, are, increasingly. Made on the basis of predictions, about future behavior, as, a result of membership, in and comparisons. To aggregate, categories. Ie. Big data a. Suspicious. Society, in which everyone, is suspected, and you. Know that the most amazing, thing about walking, through that barrier, when you're travelling. Now which, we all do quite a lot as soon as you go through that machine. You. You, never know if you're gonna get stopped it doesn't really matter what color you are what religion, you are what. You look like you. Inside. Of yourself, you're. Afraid am I gonna get stopped is someone gonna pull me aside and. And. It's, totally random so everyone. Is a suspect an engineered. Society, in which choices, are increasingly, limited and determined, by the physical and social environment a. Transparent. Society, in which the boundaries of time distance, darkness, and physical barriers that traditionally, protected. Information are, weakened, and a, self monitored society, in which auto surveillance, plays, a prominent role and we have been talking about all. The forms of auto surveillance, that we engage in these. Are some of the issues of course that come. Out of that. This. Is a artist. Artist group Zak black the blast who you probably know, of who uses a lot of, strategies. To, to. Infect, and intervene. In, marketplaces. And and. Transactions. Of capitalism. And get us to think about it so. I'll just close, by noting. Some of the issues, that we have we. Have curatorial, issues, we have practice knowledge issues, we've been talking about them over the last few days we. Have issues of conservation. And we, have ethical issues that we have to face - as some, as. Curators. And as workers. As. Part of the museum. Art. Industry. I'm. Just going to close by reading, something that, people, Peter vile wrote he. Has a very, important, exhibition, going on right now called, open. Coats and. The. Main. Theorem. Of open, coats is the, world is a field of data and. He. Asks, us to look at all the different ways in which that is the entire, world, is a field, of data today and he, says for, for. Museums, and, for. Art spaces and projects bases this really, creates a new, problem as. A. Thinking, space as co-working. Space as assembly. As a, new form of congregation. To, exchange and, acquire knowledge and a, new form of collaborating. Citizens. Educate, other citizens, an, unusual. Interactive. Mode, of engaging with art, introduces. Them to this new strategy of assembly, in, part. The. Exhibition, visitors themselves, Devine. A new, format, of exhibition, as a, preview. Of the future, self-confident. And self-aware. Life. That, is not non. Hegemonic. And. He. Uses that word I think, their. Engine used it yesterday. Which. Is oh. I. Have to use this hang on. This. Is what his, vision for the new, museum of the future is the, museum becomes the location, for civic education where, acquisition, of knowledge is not only worthwhile but also rewarded, for. The actual message of digital. Check digital, technology, digital change is. That, the society of tomorrow, will change, we'll, have to change into, the knowledge society and, we. Shall need culturally. Competent, citizens. In order, to defend democracy in, the future, because. Democracy, needs, thinkers. Thanks. Insight into edge to core data management and analytics \| THR2375 2020-01-18 05:22 Integrating cloud technologies \| MSI20 2020-01-15 21:25 How To Promote Digital Citizenship with K-12 Technology Integration 2019-12-23 08:43	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
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Innovative carbon fiber wheelchair design garners $1 million from Toyota Mobility in prize money Zac Palmer Toyota Mobility announced a prize money winner in its international mobility competition that challenged people around the world to come up with solutions to improve the lives of folks with lower limb paralysis. Finalists from Japan, Italy, the U.K. and the U.S. were considered, but Phoenix Instinct from the U.K. ended up walking away with the $1 million prize money. The winning product? An ultra-light carbon fiber wheelchair with some innovative features. It's called the Phoenix Instinct, and it aims to advance the generally stagnant wheelchair technology industry to make it easier and safer to use. The wheelchair uses a leveling system to automatically adjust its center of gravity and make it more stable/easier to maneuver. A power assist feature is implemented on the front wheels in an effort to reduce vibrations through the body. Finally, it uses an intelligent power braking system that can automatically detect when you're going downhill, then adjust the wheelchair's speed and manage its descent. Phoenix's carbon fiber design got our attention, too. There's no exact weight quoted for the wheelchair, but its material choice surely helps minimize weight to make it competitive against what's on the market today. With this new funding from Toyota, Phoenix says it has the money to bring the wheelchair to the consumer market. In case you were curious about the other finalists, Toyota provided renderings and short descriptions for all of them. You can see the photos and read short descriptions of the last four finalists listed below: The Evowalk: A wearable device that goes below the knee to support your muscles at the right time by aiding in rehabilitating walking and preventing falls for people with foot drop. Qolo: A standing or sitting device that integrates wheelchair and exoskeleton technologies into one. Quix: A powered exoskeleton that enables fast, stable and upright mobility. Wheel-i: An electric rideshare mobility vehicle for wheelchair users that is both electric and semi-autonomous.	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Constitutional Law (LAWS50028) // Further information Prescribed texts Commonwealth Constitution, available at www.comlaw.gov.au; Constitution Act 1975 (Vic), available at www.dpc.vic.gov.au; Winterton's Australian Federal Constitutional Law (4th Edition 2017); Specialist materials will also be made available from Melbourne Law School. Related Handbook entries This subject contributes to the following: Course Juris Doctor Available through the Community Access Program About the Community Access Program (CAP) This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree. Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information. Additional information for this subject If required, please contact [email protected] for subject coordinator approval. Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject. Prev: Dates and timesTimetable(opens in new window)	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
China says crew information submitted by Cathay Pacific meets requirements Published August 15, 2019, 5:57 PM by Martin Sadongdong & Antonio Colina BEIJING – China's aviation regulator said on Thursday that identification information submitted so far by Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd (0293.HK) for its crew meets requirements. A Cathay Pacific Boeing 777-300ER plane lands at Hong Kong airport after it reopened following clashes between police and protesters, in Hong Kong, China August 14, 2019. (REUTERS / Thomas Peter / File Photo / MANILA BULLETIN) The airline became embroiled in crosswinds between Beijing and pro-democracy groups in the Asian financial hub after some of its employees took part in the Hong Kong protests. On Friday, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) ordered Cathay to provide identification information for its crew on mainland-bound flights and those using Chinese airspace, which include many flights to Europe and North America. "Cathay Pacific submitted the identification information for its crew members on flights to and over mainland on time. After review, the identification information for its crew meets the requirements laid out in the safety warning," Gu Xiaohong, an official with the CAAC told a monthly briefing. Crew members that have not gained the authority's approval will not be allowed into its airspace, including on flights bound for other destinations. Cathay said in a statement that it had submitted a report to CAAC on extra steps it was taking as was required. "We strictly abide by the rules and regulations of all regulators that have jurisdiction over us," the airline said. Cathay shares were trading up 4.7% at 0300 GMT, the second day of gains following earlier falls to 10-year lows. On Wednesday, Cathay terminated the employment of two pilots over their involvement in protests in Hong Kong, after being ordered by the CAAC to suspend personnel who had engaged in illegal protests. Cathay and its top shareholder and manager, Swire Pacific Ltd (0019.HK), placed advertisements on Wednesday in the Hong Kong Economic Journal in support of the Hong Kong government and its efforts to restore law and order. Kakai Bautista has scathing message to youthful netizens Having COVID-19 is 'like walking underwater' Park Shin-hye-Choi Tae-joon wedding photos revealed; EXO's D.O., Hongki sing at ceremony	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
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This is the reason why drivers should avoid Eastern Road this weekend Millie Salkeld ONGOING maintenance work is the reason drivers are being asked to avoid the Eastern Road this weekend while northbound lanes are closed. The road will be closed northbound between Anchorage Road and the A27 from 7.30pm tonight until 3pm Sunday. Eastern Road in Portsmouth with the Harvester pub and foreshore in the background. Picture: Google Diversions will be in place via Norway Road and London Road but motorists are being asked to plan journeys in advance, allow extra time and avoid the area if possible by using alternate routes such as the M275 to get out of the city. Cyclists and pedestrians will be unaffected as the pavement and cycleway are open as usual. The road closure is to enable ongoing essential maintenance work on the bridge that carries the Eastern Road over the creek. Normally as much maintenance work as possible is done at night but unfortunately, due to the time it takes for the work to be done and road surface restored, the road has to be closed during daytime. The work has been scheduled to minimise disruption as much as possible by avoiding the school holidays and the closure will not begin until the roads have cleared from football traffic leaving Fratton Park. Steve White operations manager for Colas who manage the roads for Portsmouth City Council, said: 'This work is part of our ongoing maintenance for the bridge and, as always, we are doing everything we can to minimise disruption to residents and drivers. 'During the work drivers should avoid the Eastern Road where possible and use other routes. 'People should plan their journeys and expect some delays. 'We are very sorry for the inconvenience and disruption this will cause people and grateful for their patience and co-operation.' Portsmouth weather forecast: This is when temperatures will soar in Portsmouth	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Florence Lawrence: Automotive Inventor and the "World's First Movie Star" March 23, 2016 John Paul - Historic Vehicle Association In honor of Women's History Month, we take a look at silent film star and pioneering automotive inventor, Florence Lawrence. Never heard of her? Lawrence invented the first mechanical turn signal AND mechanical brake light, yet she was almost penniless when she took her life in 1938. Check out the full story. Her exact birthdate, like the recognition for the woman herself, is seemingly lost in time. What is known is this: Florence Lawrence was born in Hamilton, Ontario, in either 1886 or 1890. Her father, George Bridgwood was a carriage builder. Her mother, Charlotte "Lotta" Bridgwood, was a vaudevillian actress so, naturally, Lawrence found herself drawn to acting from a young age. Working under her mother—known professionally as "Lotta Lawrence," the leading lady and director of the Lawrence Dramatic Company—young Florence made her motion picture debut in 1906. The next few years would see her rise to become what is generally regarded as the first movie star. The Biograph Girl Starring in nearly 300 films throughout the course of her career, Florence found herself on the receiving end of the financial windfall that was the burgeoning movie industry. Earning around $500 a week from Biograph Studios—a company that refused to put her name on the credits—she nonetheless became a familiar face to fans, who dubbed her "The Biograph Girl." With a constant flow of work, Lawrence was soon wealthy enough to purchase an automobile—a somewhat extravagant rarity for women at the time. Finding a sense of freedom and enjoyment behind the wheel she'd never before experienced, Lawrence took to driving much as she had to acting. Delving headfirst into the world of the automobile, Florence sought to learn all she could about the vehicle's various mechanisms in between enthusiastic drives. She became so invested in the relationship between driver and car that at one point she reportedly described her vehicle as "almost human"—something that, in her words, responded ""to kindness and understanding and care, just as people do." This love for the automobile lead Lawrence to explore additional safety measures to ensure the vehicle's continued practical use. Florence Lawrence sits behind the wheel of a Lozier open touring car with 1912 Pennsylvania license plates. [photo credit: Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research] The Actor Turns Inventor In 1914, after years of learning about and tinkering with automobiles, Lawrence devised a mechanism that served as a signaling arm for drivers wishing to turn. Through the simple push of a button, her simple invention raised and lowered a flag on the rear bumper of the automobile to inform other drivers where the car was headed next. Along with this, she developed an equally simplistic and ingenious device to alert fellow motorists of an upcoming stop. Upon depressing the brake, a small sign reading "stop" would pop up in the rear of the car. Though rudimentary in design, her inventions would ultimately prove invaluable on the road. Unfortunately for Lawrence, however, she failed to patent this creation or her next—the first electric windshield wiper, which began selling in 1917 under the Bridgwood Manufacturing Company. Lawrence's mother would later try to remedy the oversight, but by then it was too late as other companies were quick to claim ownership and receive patents for similar designs. While she failed to claim the first patent and, some would argue, was not even the first to devise such a system (that honor going to a Percy Douglas-Hamilton in England), Lawrence's ingenuity and passion for the automobile was something of an anomaly at the time. The fact that she performed all her own mechanical work and devised these safety measures put Lawrence at the forefront of what could be viewed as an early form of women's liberation, one for which she's largely since been forgotten, but is by no means diminished in significance. Amazingly, it wouldn't be until 1925 that anything resembling Lawrence's design would see a patent, one turned in by the larger auto manufacturers. A Tragic Death After suffering severe burns in a studio fire in which she was attempting to save a fellow actor, Lawrence's work in films began to dry up. Despite plastic surgery to attempt to repair the damage, she found herself more and more relegated to work as an extra. And while she had accumulated a great deal of wealth during her days as "The Biograph Girl," the majority of it was lost in the stock market crash of 1929. Her career at a standstill and her fortune having all but disappeared, Lawrence was left with little consolation. Adding insult to injury, she had also been married three times over the course of her life—once to automotive salesman Charles Byrne Woodring—and saw each relationship end in either death or divorce. Alone and with no children or family to comfort her, Lawrence took her life on December 28, 1938 after calling MGM to let them know that, due to illness, she would not be able to perform the extra work for which she had been cast that afternoon. The following year, Buick began installing turn signals as a standard feature. Previous post Preservation Award For Cord L-29 Launches FIVA World Motoring Heritage Year Next post Pair of Presidential Cars Joins National Register, Will Be Featured as Cars at the Capital Returns to National Mall The 80th Anniversary of The Boyle Special's First Indy 500 Win May 30, 2019 Nick Williams jsfury What an amazing woman. What a tragic ending. I do hope Florence is at peace, and who knows, maybe driving around in tinkering in her after life. God bless you Florence. Michael Grams A really good, informative article. Quite a lady and life also. I wonder why Biograph Studios wouldn't put her name in the credits? Kdrama Angel The writer of this article wrote that out of ignorance. NO actor or actress names were put in the credits in the earliest days of Biograph. Part of the reason was because the stage was seen as the legit theater in those days and films kind of embarrassing to do but a lot of the actors started to appear in them to make quick money. Even Mary Pickford didn't have her name on the Biograph credits, when fans wrote to her via Biograph Studios they would write on the envelope "To The Girl With The Golden Curls". Alan West Sad. Another largely unsung pioneer died penniless. But she had fun, and fun is important. If she had patented everything, she would have been richer, but at the terrible price of having to attend meetings with dickheads. Her life serves to remind us that women CAN be both feminine AND skilful with the spanners. I suspect that she was self-taught like my brother and myself. Still, much mechanical fiddling is pretty logical. How many of today's celeb ladies fix their own cars? I'll bet they keep quiet about it, if they do. Imagine some big dollar actress in an intimate interview speculating whether an old gudgeon pin that is right on tolerance will be alright in a rebuilt engine? How many men have faced this dilemma? 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BHMA Welcomes Peter Lucas as its New CEO Peter Lucas has been appointed chief executive officer of the Flight Centre Travel Group's (ASX: FLT) hotel management business, BHMA. Peter Lucas is a highly experienced hotelier who has an extensive track record of operating hotels across Asia. Before joining BHMA, he was Boutique Corporation's senior vice president of asset operations and oversaw hotel, serviced apartment and food and beverage portfolios. Prior to this, he was chief operating officer with Destination Properties, where he asset-managed hotels operated by Accor, Starwood, Hilton and Swissotel, as well as food and beverage operations for franchised restaurants such as Hard Rock Café. Peter has more than 35 years of comprehensive leadership experience in the hotel and serviced apartment industries. He has worked in a range of global markets, with experience in 7 countries. In announcing the appointment, Flight Centre Travel Group Head of Global Hotel Network Kent Davidson said: "Peter is an outstanding professional in his field and I am sure that BHMA will benefit enormously from his contribution. He has joined us at the perfect time to assist in building our various brands in order to achieve further expansion both within and beyond the regions where we are currently active." "I am very proud to be given the opportunity to work with BHMA by the Flight Centre Travel Group.Said, Peter Lucas. "It is an exciting time for the business with the new X2 Bali Breakers Resort and X2 Pattaya Oceanphere Residences properties opening in the next quarter. This is a company that has set new standards across Asia in recent years so I look forward to driving sales over the coming months and actively pursuing new opportunities to capitalize on our outstanding reputation for exceeding client expectations." FLT, which is based in Australia, is one of the world's largest travel operators and has about 3,000 leisure and corporate travel outlets in 23 countries. BHMA, which was acquired last year, is a key component of the company's Global Hotel Network, which specializes in delivering inspirational travel experiences. More posts by Pressrelease. Centara to Open New Beachfront Hotel in Sriracha Centara Hotels & Resorts has launched a new seafront hotel in Sriracha. The newly built Centara Sonrisa Residences & Suites Sriracha is the first Centara hotel in Sriracha.The 145 units offer an array of accommodation options, beginning with Superior, Deluxe and Deluxe Seaview guestrooms, which are ideal for two Kerzner International Announces New Strategic Leadership Kerzner International Holdings, the owner of the iconic Atlantis Resort and Residences and ultra-luxury One&Only Resorts brands worldwide, has announced the promotion of two key executives. Philippe Zuber has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer and Brett Armitage has been promoted to the new role of Chief Commercial IHCL to Launch a Scholarship in Partnership with the ESSEC Business School The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has today announced the launch of a scholarship in partnership with the ESSEC Business School in France as part of its continued commitment to bolstering learning and development for its employees. As part of the initiative two deserving IHCL employees each year would be Windsor Suites Hotel to Become Grand Mercure Windsor Accor has signed an agreement to manage the 456-room Windsor Suites Hotel. The hotel will be rebranded under Grand Mercure Windsor in 2021. Located along Sukhumvit's Soi 20, the 34-storey hotel boasts six dining outlets, a fitness centre, wellness spa, executive lounge and helipad on its rooftop.The hotel AccorInvest to Put one of Australia's Largest Hotel Portfolios for Sale One of Australia's largest hotel portfolios will soon be placed on the market by AccorInvest. The AccorInvest Australian Hotel Portfolio ("the Portfolio") is made up of 23 real estate assets and lease interests located across Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane and Perth, together with several major regional cities. JLL Hotels The Impossible Burger Launches at Hotel ICON The Food Start-up, Impossible Foods which makes meatless burgers called 'Impossible Burgers' is now expanding outside of the US, Hotel ICON, Hong Kong is chosen to be its first location in Asia. The impossible burgers are made entirely from plants under a mission to create a truly sustainable food system	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Healthcare Quarterly 23(3) October 2020 : 3-4.doi:10.12927/hcq.2020.26341 2020 Ted Freedman Award The Ted Freedman Award for Innovation in Education 2020 About the Ted Freedman Award In 2000, Ted Freedman was the surprised honoree of an annual award launched by Healthcare Quarterly in cooperation with Agilent Technologies. Mr. Freedman was not only the president and chief executive officer of Mount Sinai Hospital but also an associate professor in the Faculty of Medicine and the Department of Health Administration at the University of Toronto. He is a former chair of the Accrediting Commission on Education for Health Services Administration, Bridgepoint Active Healthcare, the Change Foundation and the Ontario Health Research Alliance and vice chair of Mount Sinai Hospital and Saint Elizabeth Health Care, all organizations committed to research and education. The award recognizes individuals who inspire, advocate and enable education in healthcare. Pierrette Price Arsenault Tricia Beath Tasleen Adatia Dr. Timothy Jackson Longwoods and our judges extend their congratulations to Ontario Health (Quality)'s Pierrette Price Arsenault, Tricia Beath, Tasleen Adatia, Lisa Bitonti-Bengert and Dr. Timothy Jackson – the 2020 recipients of the Ted Freedman Award – in recognition of their program "The Ontario Surgical Quality Improvement Network Community of Practice – Improving Surgical Care in Ontario." This is a continuing professional development initiative that addresses clinical and practice challenges that Ontario's family physicians have identified as being overwhelming to them. The program's goal is to improve surgical care in Ontario by accelerating quality improvement (QI) through a community of practice. Initiated by surgical leaders and driven by its members, the Ontario Surgical Quality Improvement Network (ON-SQIN) is a QI program consisting of 46 surgical teams that form a community of practice dedicated to improving surgical outcomes across Ontario. The surgical network uses high-quality clinical data collected through the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) to spur surgical QI practices among participating hospitals. Outcomes measured include rates of unplanned intubation, postsurgical infection, hospital readmissions and post-surgery sepsis. These data help ON-SQIN hospitals identify areas for improvement. In May 2017, NSQIP data showed that Ontario's postsurgical infection rates were above the international average rates. The ON-SQIN community had matured to the point where they were able to work toward implementing change provincially and launched a year-long campaign to reduce postsurgical infections by at least 20%. Members implemented a bundle of evidence-based changes to improve their chosen area of focus (surgical site infection [SSI], urinary tract infection [UTI] or pneumonia). After one year, the teams self-reported a 27% combined reduction in the rates of UTI, SSI and pneumonia. To learn more about this program, please visit: https://www.hqontario.ca/Quality-Improvement/Quality-Improvement-in-Action/Ontario-Surgical-Quality-Improvement-Network. Here are some other programs that we would like to mention. Emerging Leader Forum: A Community to Inspire and Support the Next Generation of Healthcare Leaders The healthcare ecosystem is segmented between many different verticals of work, including – but not limited to – virtual care, patient access, data management, clinical diagnostics, knowledge translation, social determinants and supply chain. Many of these segments are siloed, without much dialogue and knowledge sharing between professionals. The Emerging Leader Forum (ELF) is a not-for-profit program that builds a community of healthcare professionals who come together to learn from each other and from experts in the healthcare industry. ELF meets the evolving needs of emerging professionals, has a network of 900-plus healthcare leaders who are in the first 10 years of their careers and has formed partnerships with consulting firms, innovation hubs and hospital networks. ELF brings together professionals from diverse backgrounds, including those with roles in consulting and clinical research, to challenge the "status quo" collaboration and create new norms for the health system. Through thoughtfully curated events, networking and a formal mentorship program, ELF refines skills and cultivates ideas among the members on how to best transform and improve the healthcare system. Our program is based in Toronto, providing early- to mid-level healthcare professionals around the Greater Toronto Area with a venue for discussion, debate and education to help develop the next generation of healthcare leaders. https://emergingleaderforum.org/ or e-mail [email protected]. A Strategy for Health and Wellness in Ontario Communities: Innovation, Flexibility and Accessibility for All McMaster University Continuing Education offers diverse and timely online credit and not-for-credit programs to professionals working in the health and social service sectors. Among others, these programs support flexible and evidence-based learning in response to an aging demographic, the realities of addiction and mental health in modern society and applied clinical research as a means of ensuring clinical excellence. The Caregiving Essentials program is a no-cost open-access program for informal caregivers of older adults. Caregiving Essentials provides a superior educational experience to Ontario caregivers, one that they can access online. To date, the program has served more than 680 caregivers. Professional Addiction Studies serves health and social service professionals and examines addiction and mental health realities at the national level. We are proud to have offered programming in this area for over 30 years. The Science of Cannabis program is a direct response to the legalization of cannabis in Canada and the need for evidence-based information about how cannabis affects our health. This three-course program investigates cannabis from the following perspectives: its scientific foundations, therapeutic interventions and risks and harms. In these days, quieting the mind is more important than ever. Mindfulness for Modern Society teaches us to find the required calm for our health and well-being. Our Applied Clinical Research program prepares health professionals in the clinical research field to use the highest quality of research to inform our healthcare decisions and practices to ensure health excellence. To learn more about these programs, please visit: www.mcmastercce.ca. SE Health Indigenous Program Promoting Culturally Safe Training and Care SE Health is answering an important call for help with its one-of-a-kind Indigenous Blended Delivery Personal Support Worker/Health Care Aid (PSW/HCA) program. First Nation (FN) communities across Canada are seeking education that is relevant, accessible and culturally safe to meet significant health and human resource shortages for PSWs/HCAs and reclaim care for their respective communities. In the 2015 Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada report, there was a call to action for all levels of government to increase the number of Indigenous health professionals working in the healthcare field. In 2018, the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs was flagged as critical because of the shortage of PSWs in FN communities. SE Health's program addresses the direct need for highly trained and certified PSWs in Indigenous communities. The program is designed to meet training needs in a culturally safe manner, offering a learning environment that is accepting and supportive of Indigenous culture. It is also designed to reduce students' time away from family and community, allowing them to continue providing care during their studies, minimizing impact on client care and ensuring student success and high completion rates. As a not-for-profit social enterprise delivering exceptional care at home for over a century, SE Health knows the importance of community and working together to celebrate its diversity while nurturing the needs of its people and ensuring that care comes first. The program is positively impacting care for over 80,000 FN community members. https://fnim.sehc.com/se-learning/vocational-training. Catalyzing Digital Health Innovation in Ontario: The Role of an Academic Medical Centre Laura Desveaux, Leah T. Kelley, R. Sacha Bhatia and Trevor Jamieson Review of new models in healthcare.	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Welsh language chapel in centre of Caerdydd to get £25,000 for repairs Capel y Bedyddwyr Cymraeg, Tabernacl, Caerdydd. No Swan So Fine (CC BY-SA 4.0) Tabernacl Caerdydd is to receive £25,000 in order to make repairs to their Grade II listed building. The nonconformist chapel in Yr Ais in the centre of the capital will receive the money to "repair their Grade II listed building including to the flat roof, stones repairs and roof lights." The money is part of £7m a year has been allocated to support Cymru's voluntary sector over the current Welsh Government's term, a commitment of over £21m across the next three years. The announcement follows the publication of the draft Budget by Finance Minister Rebecca Evans last week [Monday 20 December]. This is in addition to around £7m provided every year by the Welsh Government's Community Facilities Programme, a grant scheme of up to £250,000 for the improvement of local community projects and facilities. The £7m of annual funding, beginning in 2022, will be provided to the Third Sector Support Wales. This partnership comprises of 20 organisations - 19 County Voluntary Councils supporting each county area and the national membership body for voluntary organisations, Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA). These organisations provide an infrastructure to all of Cymru's voluntary sector organisations under four pillars of activity identified in partnership with Welsh Government: volunteering; good governance; sustainable funding; and engagement and influencing. Additionally, the long-standing Community Facilties Programme will continue to provide small and large grants to well-used community projects to improve their sustainability and provide opportunities for local people to improve their day-to-day lives. Announced every 3 months and split into pots of under £25,000 and up to £250,000, the latest Community Facilities Programme recipients are: Up to £250,000: £250,000 for Krishna Cymru, Caerdydd to refurbish and turn their Grade II-listed building into a cultural heritage site and well-being community centre for Tre-biwt, promoting physical and mental well-being through accessible training in yoga and meditation £250,000 for Llanrumney Hall Community Trust, Caerdydd to create a health and well-being centre £250,000 for Newport Mind to complete the next phase of their project creating a fit-for-purpose centre with consultation, training and group rooms plus a sanctuary space on the first floor Up to £25,000: £25,000 for Mentoring for All, Caerdydd to renovate and repair their roof, kitchen and toilet facilities and replace windows and doors £25,000 for Ysgoldy Community Group, Ceredigion to provide a safe and sustainable off-road parking area, including planting native trees and hedgerows, creating an environment for local fauna and flora, enabling biodiversity and lessening their carbon footprint of the project £25,000 for Clwb Rygbi Rhuthun, Sir Ddinbych to renovate their clubhouse by providing a larger seating area, new kitchen and upgrades to their toilet / changing room facilities for more suitable access for all £20,000 for Abergavenny Community Trust, Sir Fynwy to install solar panels for their community centre as part of their net zero by 2030 plans £25,000 for Llanelli Goods Shed, Sir Gâr to create a community café and heritage interpretation area £25,000 for Tabernacl Caerdydd to repair their Grade II listed building including to the flat roof, stones repairs and roof lights £8,000 for Bedwas Rugby 2011, Caerffili to provide a new, low-carbon, floodlighting system. £25,000 for the Parish of Abercynon, RCT to install a professional kitchen to develop a social enterprise café	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
St Mary's School Nairobi: Where political bigwigs were nurtured County_RiftValley By Silas Nyamweya \| Mar. 13, 2022 \| 3 min read At one time during an alumni function, President Kenyatta, donning a blazer complete with the school logo and tie, joked of how the school dean who doubled up as the discipline master would always give him three strokes of the cane whenever he breached school rules [Courtesy] Also known as Saints, St Mary's School is a prestigious private primary and secondary academy in Nairobi. The school, which is sponsored by the Roman Catholic Church was founded in 1939. Other than the Kenyan primary and secondary educational curriculum, this school also offers International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) certification and International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. Despite being a boys learning institution, female students are only allowed to enrol for the IB Diploma Programme. The school, which initially started with temporary structures, sits on 85 acres that belongs to St Austin's Mission in Muthangari. The current school structures, including the twin towers which stand at the school's quadrangle, were completed in 1954. The current staffroom, which is located between the twin towers, used to be the school's library. In its early days, St Mary's School was the preferred learning institution for children of influential Kenyans, among them the first President Jomo Kenyatta, and his two successors, Daniel Moi and Mwai Kibaki. St Mary's School has endeavoured to develop individuals who are all-rounded and confident by focusing on academic, spiritual and physical aspects. The school has also strived to promote high level discipline, self-expression and God centred living. Students who pass through this institution are trained to be principled, effective communicators, caring and innovative. This explains why the school administers have nurtured strong clubs and associations including math club, rugby, Christian Union, charity club, drama and violin, among others, to nurture student's talents. This school's administration makes sure that parents day is a memorable event for students and parents. For instance, matches between parents and students during parents' day are a common phenomenon. Some students recall an occasion when a parent got seriously injured and was rushed to the school's health facility after playing with an under 13 team. Instead of showing empathy, this became a laughing matter for many students who were unable to figure out how a youngster can injure an adult. Its notable alumni include some of the country's foremost political, business and healthcare leaders [Courtesy] The school whose motto is "Bonitas, Disciplina, Scientia", a Latin phrase which stands for "Goodness, Discipline, Knowledge," Its notable alumni include some of the country's foremost political, business and healthcare leaders. They include President Uhuru Kenyatta, his brother Muhoho Kenyatta, Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Raychelle Omamo, the late Fidel Odinga, Veteran journalist Jeff Koinange, who was Uhuru's classmate, Hollywood actress Lupita Nyong'o, rally driver Ian Duncan, Baringo Senator Gideon Moi, popular musician Eric Wainaina, Businessman and politician Jimi Wanjigi, former anti-graft czar John Githongo and Owiso Odera, a former TV actor. At one time during an alumni function, President Kenyatta, donning a blazer complete with the school logo and tie, joked of how the school dean who doubled up as the discipline master would always give him three strokes of the cane whenever he breached school rules. "But it was not as bad as those taken by some of us. The likes of Tony Munene, who is smiling here, would get six of the best," he said amidst laughter from other alumni. Others who wore white shirts, black trousers, grey pullovers and stripped ties include Tony Munene, a Thika businessman, Jimmy Kibaki, Mohammed Sheikh, a former Kenyan international cricketer and Dele Young, a Kenyan international tennis player. St Mary's School Nairobi St Mary's School Nairobi notable alumni Women risking it all for beauty Are 'probiotics' really helpful to health? 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Charges against JCC executives officially dropped in Qatar court Peter Kovessy and Riham Sheble Al Jazeera Children's Channel executives. After spending more than two years on trial, three former television executives were formally cleared of charges of financial mismanagement in a Doha courtroom this morning. A judge said the court officially acknowledged that the prosecutor is withdrawing his lawsuit against former Al Jazeera Children's Channel (JCC) manager Mahmoud Bouneb, a Tunisian-Canadian, and his Moroccan wife, the station's former programming director Malika Alouane, as well as Palestinian expat Haitham Qudaih, the ex-cost controller. "Finally, justice has triumphed," Bouneb told Doha News after the judge's ruling was read out. Today's hearing came more than two months after the prosecutor told the court that he was withdrawing the charges against the trio. Lower criminal court in Doha However, the case could not be officially dropped without the official endorsement of the chairman of Al Jazeera Media Network, which acquired JCC from Qatar Foundation in 2013. According to Bouneb, the trio has also reached a settlement with Al Jazeera outside of court to receive some 3.5 years worth of payment in salaries that they would have earned, had they not been fired in September 2011. Under the terms of the settlement, Bouneb said he had to promise not to speak negatively about Al Jazeera or QF. They will also receive other financial dues, such as their end-of-service gratuity. But they will not receive compensation for any of the emotional trauma they incurred during what Bouneb previously called a "shameful" prosecution. "We have suffered for a long time without anyone paying attention to our ordeal," Qudaih told Doha News. "I am pleased and relieved to see the end of this case." Legal saga The three defendants were fired alongside approximately 30 other station employees in the fall 2011. They were subsequently accused of financial mismanagement and placed under a travel ban, but did not make their first court appearance until February 2013. Charges were formally presented in May of that year. Bouneb has said the three were accused of mismanaging approximately QR3.1 million (US$851,460) over eight years. Photo for illustrative purposes only. During the proceedings, auditors from both the Qatar National Audit Bureau and accounting firm Ernst & Young said they found evidence of administrative transgressions, such as neglecting to obtain the necessary approvals for certain projects. However, witnesses testified that there was "no way" the defendants had "committed any embezzlement crimes or harmed intentionally the Channel funds." Nevertheless, the trial continued for another two years. Reports emerged in November that Tunisian diplomats had taken up the case with Qatari authorities and had received assurances that the case would be dropped and that the trio would receive the "financial dues" owed to them. "Despite my anger for losing four years of my life for nothing, I have nothing against Qatar as a country, its leadership or people." The prosecutor moved to drop the charges against them slightly more than a month later without explanation. Bouneb said today that the trio's travel ban had been lifted in late December, but that they chose not to leave Qatar because they wanted to stay and clear their name. Additionally, leaving the country would have required an exit permit from their sponsor. Alouane said they did not want to submit an application to Al Jazeera until the trial had concluded. None of the three executives would discuss their future plans in any detail, but Bouneb said he has not ruled out continuing his career in Qatar. "Despite my anger for losing four years of my life for nothing, I have nothing against Qatar as a country, its leadership or people. And Qatar has no standing legal problems with me," he told Doha News. "The most important thing for me right now is to rest and rehabilitate myself." Pearl-Qatar to expand offerings with new entertainment center in 2015 Lesley Walker Owner of Maya La Chocolaterie severs franchise agreement with Doha firm Shabina S. Khatri Experience Anatolian cuisine at Rüya Restaurant in W Doha Tailored home: people born and raised in Qatar reflect on their experiences LuLu promises 2 million QAR to lucky shoppers 'I might leave the country': Education City graduates receive eviction notices ahead of FIFA World Cup After two lockdowns: people in Qatar look forward to an unrestricted Eid An exported spring: Iranians in Qatar celebrate Nowruz Yacine I like it when he says "I have nothing against Qatar, its leadership and its people". It shows in spite of all the sufferings he incurred for four years, he still has a positive attitude. I hope he finds now a normal life. engl3 br3 Reply to Yacine Apparently you do. Reply to engl3 br3 MIMH He has the say that! He wants his money and he wants to leave the country! A_qtr At least they got 3.5 urs of back pay.. I'm suprised they got any sort of compensation .. Reply to A_qtr This can be understood as a way to say "We've messed up and we have put you in jail for years for no reason. We are sorry and this is your money" 🙂 desertCard Probably more to BUY their silence. fullmoon07 really? Well, be surprised if they even re-offered them a job. The interesting thing, was more how the accusations were moved. I'm a bit surprised by that as well, I guess they decided it was worth it to shut them up. Ahmed001 This is really sad! They got away with it. Reply to Ahmed001 it is really sad that someone so corrupted organized all this. It is very sad, that they were accused of stealing when 2 audits (one from the government) showed the contrary. It is very sad, that those who then took their places just ruined the channel. The JCC story is all over the city, with so many people who have worked and still work there. And the behind the scene is actually quite disgusting. I would love to be a mosquito to see the face of those horrible ones who made up all of this story. Those who took their positions did not last long, being incapables. It seems that one of them is not even wanted in his new job else were, the other one who also who had taken advantage of such accusations is not wanted any longer in her new job. Mediocre people. Doha is small and people talk…..and sometimes there is justice. Maybe Bounab will be also offered a job he won't be able to refuse, life is unpredictable…..cin cin! Cheers! Salud! Yet another trumped-up charge that in this case resulted in innocent people being unfairly imprisoned in the state of Qatar for years. Yet another damning indictment of employment law and the justice system of Qatar. Has Qatar never heard of "bail" where the accused forfeit a sum of money if they don't show up in court – it works pretty well in many justice systems. Innocent until proved guilty, but even if ultimately found innocent Qatar manages to violate peoples human rights before the decision falls. Bahrain king wants to resolve pending issues with Qatar as analysts say isolation tactic 'failed' Mexico most difficult: Messi breaks silence on World Cup Bangladesh High Court seeks list of dead, injured workers at World Cup Qatar condemns Pakistan mosque blast as death toll rises Saudi Arabia looks to step up tourism with Qatar with flynas expansion: reports	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
Tag Ryan Reynolds *As usual…spoilers ahead" One of the most surprising and best films of 2016 so far is Deadpool. Created by Fabian Nicieza and Rob Liefeld in 1991 and debuting in The New Mutants #98, this character has a long history and is one of the most popular in Marvel's line of mutant characters. In recent years the character has taken on a more adult sensibility and added large amounts of over the top humor to make the fans want a movie adaptation for some time. We did get to see Wade Wilson/Deadpool in X-Men Origins: Wolverine and even though Ryan Reynolds showed us the potential for the character earlier in the film the ending dashed all hopes at the time (just watch the ending of the film to see why so many people abhor it). Despite all this Reynolds still wanted a Deadpool solo movie so he could do justice to the character and give us a much better interpretation of the 'Merc with a Mouth". 20th Century Fox seemed to have zero desire to greenlight this film based on the previous movie's reception, but that did not deter Reynolds. Test footage was leaked in 2014 that showed a hilarious, action packed scene that gave fans the Deadpool we all wanted to see. this caught the attention of Fox and the movie was finally greenlit and the world is better for it! What we got was a dirty, foul mouthed, action packed movie that broke all sorts of box-office records for an R-rated film and gave the audience the Deadpool we all wanted and deserved. The beginning of the money shows us the finalized scene of the test footage that went viral and was an amazing way to start the film. The violence, over the top humor, and amazing action got this movie off to the right start and let the audience know up front that they were in for a treat. Ryan Reynolds has finally found the role of his career so far. He is simply hilarious and knows the character inside and out which gives us an incredible performance. There is no one that could of played this character any better. The cast is solid overall, but the one who really sticks out is T.J. Miller as Weasel who is Wilson's best friend. He delivers some classic lines in his unique way that only adds to the humor of the movie and makes it that much better overall. I also enjoyed Deadpool's sidekicks Negasonic Teenage Warhead and Colossus (Brianna Hildebrand and Stefan Kapicic respectively). Both performers played their roles perfectly and held their own despite the outstanding performance of Reynolds. Every moment of this film is fun, exciting, and leaves you wanting more when the movie is done. The post credits scene is very memorable as well showing Deadpool's homage to Ferris Bueller's Day Off while letting the audience know that there will be a sequel featuring Cable which we have seen in the comics as a hilarious duo. I cannot stress more that this is a very adult movie. With heavy violence and gore, very adult language, nudity and sex, this is a movie that young children should not see. I only stress this because I heard several stories about the movie's theatrical run with many an ignorant parent bringing their children to see the film because a "superhero" is in it only to complain over the content. FYI…it is R-rated for a reason. If you are not too sensitive to adult material and are looking for a fun movie with big laughs then go to the store and buy a copy on blu-ray. You will not be disappointed. May 26, 2014 January 29, 2015 thegeekregistry Leave a comment Green Lantern was a much maligned movie that I feel very strongly did not deserve the poor reviews it received. Was it a great movie? No. Was it bad like Ghost Rider? No. It was a very entertaining film that had more good moments than bad. I felt that Ryan Reynolds as Hal Jordan/Green Lantern was a good fit. I do agree with a lot of people that Nathan Fillion would have been better, but with Reynolds they got a very well known actor who did a good job in the role. Peter Sarsgaard as Hector Hammond was another strong point. You did feel sympathy for him regarding his strained relationship with his father, but he was a creepy villain that you definitely wanted to see get his behind kicked. Possibly the best part of the movie was Mark Strong as Sinestro. He is not yet the villain, but Strong did a masterful job of portraying a complex character and giving just the right amount of nuance to hint at his eventual turn in future movies. The not so positive… Parallax…the main issue is the CGI was just not up to par. He looked too cartoony at times. Also, he is a major villain who affects Hal Jordan in a major way in the comics and having been relegated to just a one-off in this first movie seemed a real waste. Parallax is a nemesis that should have been built up to in future movies for a much more dramatic final battle. Blake Lively as Carol Ferris was sort of eh..she was not terrible, but her portrayal of Ferris could have been much better especially since this a major character in the Green Lantern universe and goes though many interesting changes. The most unfortunate situation with the mostly negative reaction to the movie is we will not get any sequels. Seeing Sinestro's full turn in a second movie would have been amazing, but we will have too settle for only a small scene in the credits. With a full-on, bad guy Sinestro, the second movie could have taken a huge leap forward in quality in many people's eyes. I really feel a second movie could have righted the ship for many people and perhaps made this a more viable franchise. With Warner Bros./DC pushing ahead with a Justice League movie I really hope they include the character of Green Lantern. He is an important part of the League and whether they recast Hal Jordan or go with the John Stewart version, I sincerely hope they do not leave this character out due to the solo movie's negative reception. It is a good movie that deserves a viewing no matter what you may have heard about it.	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }
China State Owned Media Says Will Fight Long Term Trade War by James DiGeorgia \| 06/17/2019 12:28 PM China state-run newspapers and journals are telling the Chinese people the Trump administration has underestimated their willingness to fight its trade war. Chinese media outlets are echoing Beijing's preparedness for a long economic battle. A commentary published late last week in one of the most widely read ideological journals Qiushi, which translates into "Seeking Truth" argues that China will not compromise on major principles in its negotiations with the United States on ending the dispute… "China will not be afraid of any threats or pressure the United States is making that may escalate economic and trade frictions. China has no choice, nor escape route, and will just have to fight it out till the end," "No one, no force should underestimate and belittle the steel will of the Chinese people and its strength and tenacity to fight a war." Hu Xijin, editor-in-chief of the state-run Global Times newspaper tweeted regarding the commentary said it represented "a further mobilization of Chinese society" in the struggle against U.S. trade pressure. The commentary in Qiushi went on to assert… "We must keep the initiative of innovation and development firmly in our hands, increase investment and research in key, core technology areas, pool together more high-value talents, enhance innovation and get rid of the core technology plight," In an apparent response to President Donald Trump's top economic advisor, Larry Kudlow's claim that the economic burden of a trade war would shift to China the Qiushi commentary said… "As a result of the trade frictions, only a very few Americans will benefit, but the majority of Americans will suffer." "U.S. consumers and businesses had reaped huge benefits from trade with China and warned that trade frictions would inevitably have a serious negative impact on the U.S. economy." "In an era of economic globalization, trade protectionism is poison, not panacea higher tariffs would increase manufacturing costs for U.S. businesses and push up U.S. consumer inflation." In the meantime the U.S. Trade Representative's Office will kick off seven days of testimony from U.S. retailers, manufacturers and other businesses Monday, about Trump's plan to hit another $300 billion worth of Chinese goods with tariffs. It's a preliminary step required by law before President Trump can impose these new tariffs.	{ "redpajama_set_name": "RedPajamaCommonCrawl" }

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